Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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The coming of February brought several changes in the ship’s officers. Gerald Merrill took command with Dick Ashdon as first assistant. Yeoman Marietta Haywood kept the log and Dorothea Trinklein acted as purser. March brought honors to eight crew members. Elaine Reinhardt, Joyce Will, Jean Ann Myers, Margery Cordes, Helen Frandsen, Mary Lou Kae- chele, Dorothea Trinklein, and Edward Bush were initiated into the National Honor Society. Friday, April 13th, held no terror whatever for the crewmen of the “H. H. S. Saxon”, for that night they presented the stage adaption of the famous James Hilton novel, Lost Horizon. The junior play was hardly over when the crew members began work on the annual J-Hop. Ed Bush was general chairman, with a staff of able assistants to help him. The theme was Bali Ha’i; the setting, a tropical island, complete with palm trees, winding vines, waterfalls, stars, and moon- light. Track, baseball, golf, and tennis affairs attracted the attention of a large number of crewmen. At the conclusion of the year Lynn Beadle, Jim Myers, Ernie Tooker, Ken Pranshka, Russ Keech, Ken Williams, A1 Belsito, and Phi! Sharp won letters in baseball; Jack Burchett, Verlyn Knowles, Dave McGlocklin, and Dick Ashdon in track; and Jim Jaynes garnered one in tennis. Just before the school year ended all-school offi- cers were elected. Ed Bush was chosen mayor and A! Belsito became traffic manager. In September of 1951 the “H. H. S. Saxon be- gan the final lap of her vovage. Jim Myers was now captain with Ernie Tooker as his first assist- ant. Connie Herman was elected secretary, but early in the year Connie Jordan took over the business of keeping the log. Jean Ann Myers be- gan her duties as paymaster. Les Altoft and Jack Drum co-captained the na- val football team. Other crewmen who proved their worth on the gridiron were Mel Basler, Har- ris Everett, Jack Allerding, Al I3e!sito, Wayne Paige, John Myers, Gerald Merrill, and Wayne Norris. All of them won letters In November the crewmen once again enter- tained the sailors of H. H. S. with drama. This time the play was Our Hearts Were Young and Gay with Marietta Haywood starring as Cornelia Otis Skinner, and Helen Frandsen co-starring as Emily Kimbrough. The entire cast gave a per- formance that will be long-remembered. All crewmen on the “H. H. S. Saxon” looked forward to an exciting basketball season and were not disappointed as Coach Lew Lang and his boys pulled through with a 14-2 record. At the end of the season center Lynn Beadle won wide recog- nition as he was named-on four all-state basket- ball teams, among them the Detroit Free Press and United Press teams. Both Jim Myers and Lynn were named to the all-conference team. Other crewmen from the class of '52 who won letters were Lawrence Utter, Ed Bush, and Al Belsito. Second semester brought a feminine crew mem- ber, Georgina Dunn, captaining the ship, with Jim Myers as first mate. Dorothea Trinklein acted as yeoman and Jean Ann Myers retained her job as paymaster. Honors galore were bestowed on several mid- shipmen during March. Dorothea Trinkelin was named valedictorian of the class of ’52 and Jean Ann Myers, salutatorian. Ed Bush lan a close third. Thirteen seniors, Al Jselsito, Bill Buehler, Barbara Daniels, Georgina Dunn, Fred Foote, Donna Gray, Gerald Merrill, Merla Neeb, Ken O’Donnell, Ellen Reinha'dr, Judy Stem, Elizabeth Turnes, and Marian William-, were named to the National Honor Society. Spring sports attracted a large number of mid- dies. With a nucleus of thirteen senior letter win- ners around which the teams were built, the sea- son’s prospects looked good. Thus the good ship “H. H. S. Saxon”, year of 1952, reached the end of her journey through high school. To the strains of the “March of the Brave’ the 124 seasoned voyagers walked down the aisle to receive their diplomas, which will be their passports to many new adventures. The voyage through high school completed, the class of ’52 began to plot its course in the new and unexplored future. CLASS OF 1952 Colors. Blue and White Flower: Red Rose Motto: So little done; so much to do 1. Dorothea Trinklein 2. Jean Ann Myers 3. EJward Bush 4. Mary Lou Kaechclc 5. Judy Stem 6. Elaine Reinhardt 7. Joyce Will OFFICERS Fit sl Semester Second Semester Jim Myers ............... president Georgina Dunn Ernie Tooker ........... vice-president Jim Myers Connie Herman ............ secretary Dorothea Trinklein Jean Ann Myers ........... treasurer Jean Ann Myers SENIOR HONOR LIST 8. Helen Frandsen 9. Al Belsito 10. Richard Rose 11. Marian Williams 12. Ellen Reinhardt 13. Robert Burkey 14. Margery Cordes 15. Gerald Merrill 16. Bill Buehler 17. Fredric Foote 18. Barbara Daniels 19. Donna Gray 20. Kenneth O’Donnell 21. Marietta Haywood 22. Janet Burroughs 23. Merla Neeb 24. Elizabeth Turnes 25. Richard Cotant 26. Georgina Dunn

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1952 LOG OF H.H.S.” In the fall of 1948 a full crew boarded the good ship “H. H. S. Saxon” and embarked on the stormy four year “journey of education.” Ship’s officers were immediately elected. Lawrence Ut- by Janet Burroughs, first mate; Georgina Dunn, ter took over the captaincy and was ably assisted log-keeper; and Dorothea Trinklein, purser. Mr. Damson and Mrs. Burkle, as advisors, were cho- sen to help guide the ship’s course. In the fall try-outs, Marian Pierce was the only feminine crew member who won a position on the cheerleading squad. In the Spotlight the freshman class wa well represented by Mary Lou Kaechele, who gave a monologue; and the freshman girls quartet, con- sisting of Connie Herman, Elaine Reinhardt, Joyce Will, Joan Burr, and accompanist, Marian Pierce. A large number of seamen took advantage of the ship’s recreational facilities for football and basketball. While none won awards, they gathered valuable experience for their future years on the H. H. S. gridiron and basketball court. Eighteen feminine crew-members, not to be outdone by the boys, distinguished themselves in G. A. A. sports activities. The conclusion of the first semester found three plebes, Edward Bush, Helen Frandsen, and Dorothea Trinklein, leading the class in scholar- ship with all “A” records. Second semester elections found Addison Brink at the captain’s position; Al Belsito, his able first mate; Ed Bush keeping the log; and Mary Lou Kaechele acting as purser. In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of. . . baseball, track, tennis, and golf, and the “middies of ’52” were no exception. Four seamen won letters; Ernie Tooker, Addison Brink, and Lynn Beadle in baseball and Jack Burchett in track. Having remained in port for the three summer months the “H. H. S. Saxon” set sail once again in September of 1949. Al Belsito took charge of the ship with Ed Bush as first mate. Georgina Dunn, as yeoman, began keeping the log, and Evelyn Bryans took care of the money affairs. Marian Pierce again was the only representative from the class of ’52 on the cheerleading squad. During the football season one crew member, Harris Everett, plnved on the varsity stiund and received a letter for his efforts. Many crewmen gathered experience on th J. V. squad which for several was the stepping stone to the varsity team and a letter. In the annual Spotlight production, Dick Waite surprised all comers with his imitations of Al Jol- son; Harris Everett performed on the harmonica; and the girls sextette, of which four members were crewmen from the class of ’52, sang two selections. As snow began to fall, all thoughts were chan- neled towards basketball. When the season opened sailor Lynn Beadle was found in a prominent position on the varsity squad. Later in the year Jim Myers, a fellow crewman, joined him anti both won varsity awards at the end of the season. Jim Wingerden, Herb Beadle, Al Belsito, Ed Bush, and Gerald Merrill showed up well on the reserves. At the conclusion of the first semester Jean Ann Myers was the only midshipman to com- mand an all “A” record. At the end of January, 1950 Ed Bush took over the captaincy, and was assisted by Jack Burchett as first mate. Yeoman Joan Burr and purser Mar- gery Cordes completed the list of officers. In February the sophs sponsored a dance, “Sweethearts Frolic”, which was in commemora- tion of Valentine’s Day. The middies turned out in large numbers for spring sports. S'x crewmen, Ernie Tooker, Russ Keech, Jim Myers, Al Belsito, Lynn Beadle, and Ken Pranshka earned letters in baseball; while Dave McGlocklin, Jack Burchett, Verlyn Knowles, and Harris Everett garnered track monograms. Jim Jaynes was the sole representative from the class of ’52 to win a letter in tennis. Another three months in port, and the sea- soned voyagers found themselves upperclassmen. Dick Ashdon became captain and Jim Myers, first mate. Georgina Dunn kept the log and Helen Frandsen acted as purser. Two other crew members served as all-school officers. Judy Stem was Public Service Chief and lack Burchett, Sanitary Commissioner. The gridiron attracted a number of noddies. For their efforts, Harris Everett, Mel Basler, Gerald Merrill, Les Altoft, and Jack Drum re- ceived letters. In cross country two other crew- men, Jim Wingerden and Jim Myers, received letters. Sailor Marian Pierce captained the cheerlead- ing squad. Marietta Haywo d also excelled as a “yell-leader.” Marian served on the Home-coming Queen’s court also. Two other girls, Peggy Schleiss and Ann Miller, showed up veil as drum majorettes. In November the class sponsored an all-school dance, the “Hillbilly Hop” which was enjoyed by many. At the annual Ag-He exposition three middies of ’52 won trips to Chicago. They were Ken Pranshka, Russell Golden, and Dick Cotant. At the conclusion of the football season, all at- tention was focused on the basketball court. Eight juniors, Lynn Beadle, Jim Myers, Dick Castelein, Herb Beadle, Al Belsito, Jim Wingerden, Gerald Merrill, and Ed Bush won letters. Lynn was voted a position on the all-conference team. At the close of the first semester two midship- men, Dorothea Trinklein and lean Ann Myers, received straight “A” records.

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CLASS WILL I, Jack Allerding, leave my graceful dancing to Earl LaCrosse. I, Lester Altoft, leave my ability at organizing parties to Nancy Barrett. I, Edward Anderson, leave for my job at Food Center. I, Dick Ashdon, leave my girl troubles to my brother Bob in hopes that he can straighten them out. 1, Gordon Barlow, leave my good times at Thorn- apple roller rink to Don Couch and Gordon Fuhr. I, Mel Basler, leave Hastings High to visit my Uncle Sam. 1, Herb Beadle, leave my persistent ways to Mr. Ligtvoet. I, Lynn Beadle, will my height to Ron Lewis. 1, Al Belsito, leave my all-round ability to Gar Compton. I, Vivian Benton, leave my red hair to Carolyn Jordan. I, Kathleen Blough, leave my innocent ways to Charlie Chrispell. I, Dick Brauer, will my locker to Marilyn Wood- ard. I, Jon Brownell, will my machine shop know- ledge to any one who wants a headache. I, Evelyn Bryans, leave my high school experi- ences to my little sister Elaine. I, Bill Buehler, leave my office as Boatswain to anybody who can scream and shout. I, Barbara Buckland, will my four years of high school, my spare time, and my government book to Lelia Van Syckle. I, Jack Burchett, will my track abilities to one of next year’s freshman. I, Bob Burkey, leave my confident ways to all bewildered freshmen. I, Jo Ann Burr, leave my voice to the birds. I, Janet Burrought, leave my trumpet to Dixie Cooley — may she blow to her heart’s content. I, Ed Bush, leave Rhetoric to the unsuspecting. I, Dick Chrispell, leave my little brother Charlie in the custody of the Justice Commission. 1, Jack Clinton, leave . . . Ain’t that enough? I, Ruth Coleman, leave my height to Joan End- sley. 1, Margery Cordes, leave my tallness to Jeralee Barnum. I, Dick Cotant, leave cross country to Ray Aspi- nall. He has the wind. I, Donna Crabb, leave a friendly welcome to the future freshmen of H.H.S. I, Norma Crawley, will my high school days to Ripley’s “Believe-it-or-not.” I, Eugene Curtiss, want to give the empty space that I leave to some poor confused freshman. I, Barbara Daniels, leave my shorthand assign- ments to anyone who thinks they would enjoy spending a lot of time with a shorthand book. I, Mary Lou Davis, leave my basketball ability to Janet Feldpausch. I, Dick Deming, will the road to Nashville to anybody with a fast Plymouth and the ability to stay awake nights. I, Dick Downs, will my tennis racquet to some- one who knows how to play. I, Jack Drum, leave to find out “what’s new”. I, Georgina Dunn, leave because 1 am in the same state as my last name. 1, Harris Everett, will my ability in football to “Scrooge”. I, Fred Finite, leave my much loved chess board to any up-and-coming master. I, Jack Fowler, will my bashfulness to Bill Howe. I, Helen Frandsen, leave to follow Harry. I, Frank Fuhr, will my nickname “fuzzy” to Mr. Gies. I, Russell Gable, will my red hair to Kenneth Babcock. I, Ena Mae Gear, leave my last name to Roger Lewis’s car. Most likely he will need a new one before long. I, Helen Geller, will my hair to Mr. Gies, as “T. P. G.” means, “top-part-gone”. I, Russel Golden, leave for Middleville. I, Donna Gray, will my rather quiet ways to my brother Ward. I, Donna Lou Gury, will my black natural curly hair to Jackie Payne. 1, Marie Hanford, leave my first name to Coach Clarey. I, Joan Hart, leave my last name to St. Valen- tine. I, Garry Hartman, leave my bashful ways to Jon Cuddahee. I, Marie Hawthorne, will my locker to my little brother Bill. I, Sue Hawthorne, leave my peroxided bangs to Izzy Birke. I, Rita Haywood, leave my grace and charm to Coach Clarey. I, Evelyn Hefflebower, will my height to Duane Lewis. 1, Neil Hughes, leave my ping-pong talent to my brother, Russell. I, Betty Ingram, leave to get hitched! I, Harold James, will my farm machinery to Gordon Johncock. I, Eugene Jarman, leave my horn for Gabriel. I, Jim Jaynes, leave my nickname “Bonzo” to some other monkey. I, Connie Jordan, leave my cheating ability to Helen Birke. I, Mary Lou Kaechele, leave my ability to blush to Joan Slocum. 1, Russ Keech, leave my freshmen only because 1 have to. I, Irma Kidder, will to my sister Doris my good times in high school. I, Verlyn Knowles, will my “car” to Del’s Auto Parts. I, Marilyn Krohn, will my tardy Slips on Mon- day morning to Donna Knowles.