Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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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.

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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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I, Helen Laberteaux, leave to make more fre- quent trips to Grand Rapids Central. I, Jan Laubaugh, leave my height to Gary Shir- key. 1, Gale Link, leave, but take my various musical talents with me. 1, Marian Martin, leave so Dollie Terry can use my nickname, “chicken”. 1, Reathea Mart:, leave my quietness to Francis Shaffer. I, Jim Maurer, will my enthusiasm for the New York Yankees to Miss Robson. I, Leo Maurer, leave my trombone playing to Leon Hauck. I, Dave McGlocklin, leave my promptness during the Senior Play to Mrs. Vanderbrook. I, Doreen Mead, leave my long hair to Margaret Todd. 1, Gerald Merrill, use my right of bequest to will my attributes to the alter ego. I, Ann Miller, leave my tricky twirls to Anne Bryant. I, Joellen Mix, will my nickname of “Slow Poke” to Allen Lancaster. I, Harold Moan, will my ’36 Ford to anyone who can keep it running. We, Janice and Joyce Moe, leave hoping some- day, someone may be able to tell us apart. I, Jim Myers, will my sports ability to my friend Dick Myers. I, Jean Ann Myers, reluctantly leave the money I’ve handled to some “lucky Junior”. I, John Myers, leave my shyness to Bill Howe. I, Merla Neeb, leave my artistic talents to Joyce Richardson. I, Wayne Norris, leave my weight to Darrell McLeod so he won’t be so thin. I, Shirley O’Connor, leave a wee bit of “ould Erin” to brighten the days of those who follow me thrvuigh these halls of learning. I, Ken O’Donnell, will my nickname “Empty” to Mr. Turkal and my educated pencil to next years Physics class. I, Ruth Ohlman, leave my courteous driving to Don Couch. I, Wayne Paige, will my ability to keep Moan’s Ford running to anyone who thinks he can do it. I, Mary Alice Peake, leave my last name to Pike’s. I, Marian Pierce, leave my cheerleading to Dick Myers and Pat Gallagher. 1, Ken Pranshka, leave my baseball ability to Ron Lewis. I. Elaine Reinhardt, leave my pingy voice quality to Ray Cooley, may he use it well. I, Ellen Reinhardt, leave my trips to nearby towns to Diane Pult:, may she use them suc- cessfully. 1, Dick Rose, leave my driving ability to Jack Chadwick. I hope he makes better use of it than I did. I, Claude Rowley, leave my strength to all weak- lings. I, loan Ryan, leave my flirting ways to Barbara Waldron. 1, Evelyn Sandberg, leave to Ha:el Kidder, one used locker. I, Don Shaeffer, leave my extra credits to other students that weren’t lucky enough to be as intelligent as 1. 1, Phil Sharp, leave my nickname to Gary Shir- key. I hope he has as much fun with it as I have. I, Anne Sheffield, leave my 4-H achievements to Betty Len:. 1, Phil Sheldon, leave my short-wave radio to Roger Lewis. I, Pat Sinclair, will to my sister Geraldine my fourth row seat in Choir. I, Bruce Smith, will my car to Robert McDonald. I, Shirley Smith, will my first hour government to Barbara Smith. 1, Francis Sprague, leave my absenteeism to any- body who can get away with it. 1, Judy Stem, leave my troubles as sport’s editor to Tom Cleveland. I, Darlene Strouse, leave my trials and tribula- tions to Judy Johnson. I, Ernie Tooker, leave my big mouth to some other sucker who likes trouble. I, Dorothea Trinklein, my worries about “Fort- night” deadlines to Audrey Newton. I, Dorothy Truman, leave my last name to “Harry”. I, Elizabeth Turnes, leave my efficiency to Diana Boyne. I, Marilyn Tunes, leave with my sister, Liz. I, George Ulrich, leave to let some other George do it. I, Lawrence Utter, will to Joe Duffy my pair of beautifully bowed legs. I, Dick Waite, leave my swooning audiences to Ray Cooley. I, Phyllis Warner, leave my government book to Shirley Yarger. I, Margaret Webb, leave my giggle to dry classes. I, Bernard Weeks, leave my timid ways to Ed Frederics. I, Jack Wickham, leave my acting ability to Elden Vanderbrook. I, Joyce Will, leave my juniors to Mr. Lang. I, Ken Williams, will my nickname “Senator Sid” to Tom Cleveland. I hope he enjoys it as much as I did. I, Marion Williams, will my experience on Bus No. 12 to anyone with good nerves. I, Mae Wilson, will my good times as a senior to all the Juniors. I, Jim Wingerden, will my straight forwardness to Jack Chadwick. I, Alice Wood, will my good times as a senior to Lelia Van Syckle. I, Georgia Zimmerman, will my last name to Beverly Adams.