Houghton Lake High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Houghton Lake, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1953 volume:

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Thank iYou... : | We wish, to extend our sincere anpreci ation to: : Leonard Hall of The Houghton | ‘Lalte Resorter for his cooperation in publish- ing our yearbook. Art K enney, who graciously donated his photographic abilities. i Eugene Hansen, congenial faculty ad- _ visor, for guidance in setting EB our °: “3 yearbook. “hte i Annual Staff Dedication ... Vernon Sullivan has been selected for the dedica- tion of the 1953 Bobcat. Vernon, or “Vernie” as he was called by everyone, was born on Houghton Lake and attended school here until his untimely call to the Great Beyond, July 2, 1950. Friendly, not an enemy in the world, beloved by all, he will graduate with us in spirit if not in person, no doubt wishing us the best of everything - as such was his nature while attending school. oe The Faculty r, LESTER E. HOWE VIVIAN N. HOUGHTON Superintendent Principal PENNY ANCEL DONALD FOUST BEULAH CARMAN Secretary Music Library JULIE WENIG GLORIA DOWNHOUR MARJORIE BOSSARDET Foreign Language Music Home Economics The Faculty ROBERTI ROBBINS ELMER HOUGHTON FRANCIS E. BOWERMAN Industrial Arts Social Studies Football Coach @ — eo Los a MARTHA MARSHALL EINAR JOHANSEN LUCILLE WEBER English Basketball Coach Junior High EUGENE HANSEN RUSSEL KOONS MEL KUMSHA Commercial Science Art SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS—George Woodward, Class Reporter ... Jerry Lowe, Vice-President .. . Miss Houghton, Advisor . . . Edwin Netzloff, President . . . Myrna Wunschel, Treasurer . .. Joan Britten, Secretary . . . Lee Ann Woodward, Student Council. CLASS HISTORY The largest Senior Class to graduate from Houghton Lake began its high school career as Freshies not so long ago as everyone remembers. Miss Sco.t and Miss Johnson acted as sponsors. Mary Ellen Bowman led the class as President. Paula Weber was candidate for Sno-Queen (and runner-up for that honor). With “Club 53” we entertained the student body in one of the most unique and candid parties. In our sophomore and junior years we occupied the study hall under the direction of President Rich Carman and faculty advisor Mrs. Wenig. At this time we began “Bobcat” cushion sales. Myrna Wunschel was chosen Sno-Ball Queen over nine other contestants (five of whom were sophomores.) And as juniors we saw Phyllis Sharrow ’52 Sno-Queen (three out of five candidates were from the junior class). Rich Carman and Myrna Wunschel, co-chairmen, headed the fall carnival two years in succession and did a marvelous job. “Clementine,” the class play went over real big (this light comedy starred Paula Weber). A large sum from ticket sales and advertisements helped the treasury. The Junior-Senior Prom, set to the theme of “April in Paris’ was indeed the best ever. Our banquet in honor of the seniors provided one swell turkey dinner. Our choice of class colors was navy blue and white; flower, white rose; motto; “Tonight We Launch, Where Shall We Anchor.” We began our Senior Year (never-to-be-forgotten) with vitality—sold over $1300 in magazine subscriptions (a new record). Ed Netzloff, our class president and Mr. Howe and Miss Houghton, led an all-around class, active in extra-curriculars—sports especially. é “One Mad Night,” our Senior play directed by Mrs. Wenig, was the best comedy mystery in the history of Houghton Lake High School. Joan Britten was chosen ’53 Sno-Queen at the annual Sno-Ball (the large attend- ance approved of the judges decision and Jo was runner-up at the Grayling Winter Festival). A W.P.A. dance was sponsored and additional funds were added to the treasury. The Senior trip to Washington and New York was most exciting and enjoyed immensely by all. The last formal dance in the high school career of our seniors, was the annual J-Hop set to the theme of “The Mardi Gras’ which was enjoyed by all. The Juniors sponsored this dance and also honored us by feeding us a wonderful meal at the Junior- Senior banquet. But best of all were the long awaited Baccalaureate and Commence- ment exercises. The “Class of ’53” wishes the future senior classes of Houghton Lake High School all the success and happiness that we have had. Py oe bo NANNETTE BARRETT “Nan” “Although she favors no man yet, She may surprise us wanna bet!” Glee Club 1-2 Basketball 3-4 Office Work 4 Annual Staff 4 ae JOAN BRITTEN TO” “Plans for her future may be gay, Cause they include a guy named Ray.” Glee Club 1 Band 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff 3-4 Reporter for Band 3-4 Paper Staff 3 FH At 3 Class Officer 4 Sno-Ball Queen 4 Class Play 4 Annual Editor 4 Dance Band 1-2-3 JOYCE BAXTER “Joycee” “Joyce may not be a smarty, But she’s the life of the party.” Glee Club 1-2-3 Basketball 1-2 Class Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Paper Staff 2 Gun Club 2-3-4 TREVA CAMBRIDGE “Trev” “Treva is a giggling gal, But with Government” ’ she’s not a pal.” — Glee Club 1 Paper Staff 2-3 Class Reporter 2 F.H.A. 1 Annual Staff 2-4 Class Play 3-4 Co-op Training 4 =.= MARY ELLEN BOWMAN “Ellyn” “Loves her shorthand— oh she does, But in her Chevie she’d rather buzz.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1 Office Work 3 Class Plays 3-4 Student Council 1-2-3 Class Officer 1-2 Paper Staff 2-3 Annual Staff 4 EDWARD DETMER “Ed” Detmer’s the guy from the five dime, Visits Donna all the time.” Band 1-2-3-4 Football 1-2-3-4 All-State Conference Football 4 Varsity Club 3-4 Track 2-3 Gun Club 2-3-4 Class Play 3-4 Annual Staff 4 RICHARD CARMAN “Rich” “Paper boy and candy clown, He takes his squaw and does the town.” Basketball 1-2-3 Cheerleader 4 Varsity Club 3-4 Student Council 2-3 Cameraman 2-3-4 Gun Club 2-3-4 Track 2-3-4 Class President 2-3 Annual Staff 4 S, : ce d | be z a ESTHER FOWLER “Esto” “Many loves has she, but to her heart, Someone must find the key.” Glee Club 1-2 Annual Staff 4 Office Work 4 Gun Club 2-3-4 Basketball 1-3-4 Class Officer 3 | i El LOA LEE DOTY “Tee” “A girl who’s sweet beyond a doubt, From the cheering section comes a shout.” Basketball 1-2-3 Class Play 3 Cheerleader 4 Glee Club 1-2-4 Annual Staff 4 Gun Club 2-3-4 Office Work 3 ROBERT FULTS | “Robbie” “Casanova he may be, But to Ellen sweet is he.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Honorable Mention Football 4 Baseball 3-4 Track 3-4 Vice President 2-3 Varsity Club 3-4 Annual Staff 4 [RSs CHARLES FOUTY “Chuck” “With Barb he lingers in the hall, But with sports he’s on the ball.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 2-3 Football 3-4 Honorable Mention All Conference Football 4 Class Play 3-4 Baseball 3-4 Annual Staff 4 Sports Writer—Football 4 PEGGY GAUKEL “Peg” “On the Conservation trip she did go, And came back with a steady beau.” Annual 4 Office Work 3-4 ‘i Glee Club 1 Co-op 4 GARY GOUPIL “Gary” “With his Government, he is hazy, But with his car he is crazy.” Track 1-2 Annual Staff 4 Varsity Club 3 CHARLES LETTAU “Chuck” “In his jeep he does go, Everywhere to and fro.” Gun Club 2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 i MARTHA JACKSO “Martin” “Martha is a quiet sort, But she’s really a good sport.” F.H.A. 3-4 Glee Club 2-4 Annual Staff 4 Librarian 4 DONALD LOWE “Don” “In Jack’s room he is seen At dodging classes he is keen.” Basketball 1-2-3 Track 1-2-3 Football 1-2-3 Track Manager 4 Varsity Club 3-4 Annual Staff 4 LOIS KELLY “Lois” “Third finger left hand, Soon she’ll have a wedding band.” Annual 4 Office Work 3-4 Co-op 4 F.H.A. 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2 Class Plays 3-4 GERALD LOWE “Jerry” “Popularity and personality go hand in hand, For Jerry is an all around man.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Track 2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Second Team All Conference Football 4 Varsity Club 3-4 Class Officer 1-4 Class Play 3-4 Student Council 4 Annual Staff 4 bo EDWIN NETZLOFF “Kd” “He’s the wolf who is always prowlin’ But outside the Senior class he does his howlin’.” Football 3-4 Baseball 3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Varsity Club 3-4 Cheerleader 4 Track 2-3-4 Student Council 2-4 Paper Staff 1-2 Class Officer 2-3-4 Gun Club 2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 VERNA RANDALL “Randy” “Always late for her classes, But she still passes.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1 Band 1 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3 Office Work 2 Student Council 1-2-3 RICHARD MARX “Dinny” “He’s got a girl who he’s courtin’ And now a jeep he’s supportin’.” Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3 Track 1 Baseball 1-2-3 Gun Club 2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 BRUCE SANDERSON “Reverend” “When it comes to work— He never shirks.” Track 3-4 Gun Club 2-3-4 Varsity Club 3-4 Annual Staff 4 7 Gee JACK PETERSON “Pete” “Fishing and hunting are his joys But he never misses basket- ball with the boys.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 2 Annual Staff 4 Gun Club 2-3-4 Varsity Club 3-4 JOHN BECK “Big John” “With his uke he’s tops, But with Elmer he flops.” Football 3-4 Baseball 3-4 Class Plays 3-4 Class Reporter 3 Annual Staff 4 Paper Staff 3° Varsity Club 3-4 Transferred from Pontiac 3 PHYLLIS SHARROW “Phyl” “Red, brown, black and yellow, A different color for every fellow.” Majorette 1-2-4 Class Officer 1 Sno-Ball Queen 3 Student Council 1 Office Work 3-4 Annual Staff 4 Co-op Training 4 LYNFORD SMITH “Shorty” “Tall and handsome that’s Lyn, All the girls do swoon over him.” M.C. Class Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Track 2-4 Football 3-4 Band 1-2-3 Varsity Club 3-4 Gun Club 2-3-4 Honorable Mention Football 4 ARTHUR SEWARD “Art” “Quiet though he may be, In him something the girls do see.” Track 1-2 Glee Club 1-2 Annual Staff 4 Visual Aides 3-4 MARILYN SMITH “Red” “Our cheerful little Red On her shoulders is a good head.” Annual Staff 1-4 Band 1-2 Glee Club 1-2 Gun Club 2-3-4 Office Work 3-4 JOSEPH SMITH “Smily” He’s not a rule breaker— Just a little mischief maker.” Varsity Club 3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 Track 3-4 Honorable Mention Basketball 4 Annual Staff 4 Gun Club 2-3-4 NORMA TWEED “Tweedle” “Fascinating little chick, We'll never know what makes her tick.” Annual Staff 4 Librarian 1 MILDRED TUCK “Millie” “Sometimes quiet, sometimes shy, But the rest of the time, oh my!” Annual Staff 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2 LEE ANNE WOODWARD “Tee” “She has a mind of her own, And a good voice to express it with.” Student Council 1-4 Class Play 3-4 Annual Staff 3-4 Paper Staff 3 THOMAS WEBB “Tom” “Always happy, Never slappy.” Class Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Cheerleader 4 Football 3 GEORGE WOODWARD “Woody” “Tall and handsome, that’s plain to see, Flirting with girls is his hobby.” Glee Club 1 Student Council 2-3 Co-op Training 3 Class Reporter 4 Basketball 4 Track 3-4 M.C. Class Play 3 Class Play 4 Gun Club 2-3-4 Varsity 3-4 pee) Si PAULA WEBER “Paula” “All around gal, And everyones pal.” Basketball '1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Student Council 1-4 Student Council President 4 Annual Staff 3-4 Paper Staff 2-3 Class Play 3-4 | 47 MYRNA WUNSCHEL “Myrt” “Some say she is mild, some say she is bold, But we all know her heart is made of gold.” Glee Club 1-2 Basketball 1-3 Class Officer 4 Office Work 3-4 ue Sno-Ball Queen 2 Annual Staff 4 WILLIAM YOUNG “Bill” “Friend to all, enemy to none; Will be glad when school is done.” Baseball 1 Annual Staff 4 Gun Club 2-3-4 sa FRANK ZIMMERMAN “Tim” “No sads songs for Zim; His school days were filled with vigor and vim.” Annual Staff 4 Track 2-3-4 Football 3-4 Gun Club 2-3-4 JOHN HOWALD “Blackie” “He might not act sane, But in school he is a brain.” Transferred from Lansing 3 Annual 4 Front row: Paula Weber, Lo is Kelly, Joyce Baxter, Treva Cambridge, Mary Ellen Bowman, Lee Anne Woodward, Joan Britten. Second row: Miss Houghton,Advisor... Ed Detmer, John Beck, Tom Webb, George Woodward, Jerry Lowe, Charles Fouty, Edwin Netzloff, Julie Wenig, Advisor. ay te 11th GRADE HOUGHTON LAKE . JUNIORS [952 JUNIORS—Row Lie Mrs. Bosserdet Raymond Poole, Phyllis Williams, Harland Corwin, Barbara Carrick, Tom Barrett, Helen MacDonald, Ronald DeHoff, Betty Rawles. Row 2: Marvin Fouty, Jeanette McKenzie, Charles Hartley, Dick Roberts, Carole Foster, Harold Beneke. Row 3: Marilyn Arthur, Joe Keenan, Sally Sharrow, Ben Webb, Dorothy Linde- mier, Earl Ursul, Karen Heard, Harold McKee, Barbara Howe. Row 4: Devere Hose, Francene Beck, R. J. Patnode, Margie Sutherland, Roger Grant, Caroline Dankert, Ken Dees, Carolyn Arthur, Alan Carrick. Row 5: Mary Jane Koehler, Ted Bratcher, Clara Storey, Jim Tyo, Carolyn Brill, Charles Elsworth, Donna Ancel. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS—Seated: M. Fouty, Student Council . . . K. Dees, Vice- President . .. B. Carrick, President ...T. Barrett, Secretary . .. P. Williams, Treasurer. Standing: Mrs. Wenig, Faculty Advisor ...D. Lindemier, Reporter . . . Mrs. Bossardet, Faculty Advisor. The class play “HANDLE WITH CARE,” a light comedy, was booked as a terrific success. The proceeds will be a big help in their senior year. “MARDI GRAS,” theme of the spring J-Hop, drew many parents as well as stu- dents. Everyone enjoyed the music, the refreshments, and the decorations. ey � All. this year, the girls as well as the boys were active in sports, many receiving letters’ and ‘medals. a The Junior-Senior banquet was held with “STAR-LIGHT” as the theme. As usual the Juniors; by all working together, made it a long remembered success. PLAY CAST—Seated: D. Lindemier, M. Arth- ur, B. Carrick, H.- MacDonald, C. Arthur, F. . Beck. Standing: Mr. Robbins, Director . . . J Allen, M. Fouty, R. Poole, F. Wareing, B. Webb, K. Dees and a Ackles. —15—. SOPHOMORES HOUGHTON LAKE HIGH SOPHOMORE $ Pe ee me “ j tet Row 1 (Top): Mr. Elmer Houghton, Norene Sanders, Edward Fritz, Joan Hasty, Louis Bell, Inez Young, Jerry Stuck, Margie Rawles, Larry Sutherland, Roberta Norman. Row 2: Joyce Constantine, Elden Frantz, Gladys Van-Y, Dick Barr, Lillian Gola, Bill Covel. Row 3: Elwood Smith, Miss Marshall, Dale Penny, Velma Jean Sutherland, Bob Lee, Barbara Smith. Row 4: Rosalind Howe, John Zimmerman, Ruth Bell, Don Linde- mier, Sandra Stuck, Jim Schwartzmiller, Isabelle Cowles, Franklin Sharp, Beverly Akin, Bob Folkes.Row 5: Bill Julian, Mary Fouty, Dean Ellis, Barbara Langlois, Earl Burley, Nancy Bashore, LeRoy Bair, Cheri Rochon, John Miller, Jean Dees. Row 6: Dick Hoak, Imogene Lowe, Ron Binegar, Donna Peer, Joseph Campbell, Carol Carrick, John Dale. We have heartily welcomed the Freshmen into high school with a very odorous initiation. Barbara Langlois and Ed Fritz sat on the throne of our colorful, napkin float in the Homecoming Parade, as _ our King and Queen candidates for the Homecoming. . Imogene Lowe was our Sno- Queen candidate. Every Wednesday night that was available the class held dances in the gym. The best dance was the Sophomore Sock Hop. This year was profitable to us and next year as Juniors it. is going to be twice that. a FRESHMEN Row 1 (Top): Mr. Robbins, Mr. Hansen, Sherry Rust, Gary Griffin, Pat Harding, Bill Suhorepetz, Janice James, Clifton Halliday, Leona Blackstock, Doug Tally, Vera Rand- all, Leon Gossage. Row 2: Lloyd Lamphere, Beverly Kapcin, Bill Ancel, Shirley Linde- mier, Don Huber, Joyce Blakeslee, Jim Smith, Loretta Hoekzema. Row 3: Floyd Yarnell, Nancy Phillips, Ken Harrison, Nancy Koehler, Jerry Peloquin, Marilyn MacDonald, Henry Wyckoff, Cara Costley, Bob Zavitz, Peggy Wykoff, Chuck Lockwood, Pat Smith, Row 4: Ellen Sullivan, Leo Scherping, Sandra Tift, Larry Housman, Kay Lewis, Bob Woodward, Janet Britten, Jerry Akin, Bonna Howe, Elmer Hunter, Nancy Howe, Dee Wallington. Row 5: Nila Usewick, Les Kitchenhoff, Sandra Moore, Bernice Collins, Charles Wykoff, Lolabelle Lowe, Mike Dwyer, Patsy Kelly, Pat Arthur, Bov Steger, Shirley Lewis. The Freshmen donned ll sorts of costumes for their fun- packed initiation. A large num- ber of upper-classmen and par- ents attended. To represent the Freshmen at the Home Coming, Jerry Miller and Sandy Tift were chosen. This year profit was made by the sale of Hough- ton Lake emblems. eg Xe ne 9th and 10th GRADE CLASS OFFICERS FRESHMAN CLASS LEADERS Left to right: Vera Randall, Student Council ... Mr. Robbins, Advisor . . . Lolabelle Lowe, Vice-President .. . Shirley Lindemier, President . . . Leo Scherping, Reporter... Sandra Tift, Secretary .. . Eugene Hansen, Advisor .. . Sandra Moore, Treasurer. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS J Left to right: Mr. Houghton, Faculty Advisor ...B. Lee, Reporter... C. Rochon, Vice- President ... D. Ellis, President . . . E. Lowe, Treasurer . . . Miss Marshall, Faculty Advisor ...B. Akin, Student Council. GRADE 8 GRADE b95¢ Row 1 (Top): Mr. Bowerman, Mr. Koons, Madalean Yannior, John Patnode, Kay Kelly, Walter Halliday, Roberta Enos, James Harding, Olive Van-Y, Jack Moore. Row 2: La Vern Thomas, Cymbria Scherping, Orie Bashore, Jo Ann Meigs, Russel Lockwood, Janet Vaughn. Row 3: Pauline Barney, William Wykoff, Darlene Bell, Phillip Kemp, Constance Wilson, Richard Tyrrell. Row 4: Curtis Galatian, Gail Smith, Donald Van- Dette, Sandra Eddy, Arnold Goupil, Nancy Fouty, Sheridan Cole, Sheila Rhodes, John Hasty, Anna Fowler. Row 5: Fern Streff, Kenneth Baumgartner, Diane Cloutier, Donald Miller, Betty Hose, Jack Barnard, Mary Bend- er, Keith Benjamin, Shirley Frantz, Roger Hose. Row 6: Sharon Carrick, Virginia Spink, Elnora Brunner, Marilyn Stuck, Ann Lapham, Marilyn Ahrendt, Sylvia Jenkins, Sally Cam- bridge, Jackie Bosley. The 8th grade purchased 300 boxes of tulip bulbs and the money went to the athletic field. They have contributed more money to- ward the athletic field than other grades. Celebrating of the selling of tulip bulbs the loser’s were to put on a party. This con- test was between the boys and the girls. The girls had a party for the boys which they all enjoyed. They are hoping to take a trip to Mackinac Island. They first must persuade the teachers. Their class officers: President Kenny Baum- gariner, Vice-President John Hasty, Treasur- er Elly Brunner, Secretary Sandra Eddy. Class advisors: Mr. Bowerman and Mr. Koons. so oe 7th GRADE HOUGHTON LAKE HIGH ae Row 1 (Top): Mr. Johansen, Mrs. Weber, Clinton Stauffer, Judy Vaughn, Kenny Corwin, Darla Woodward, Carl Lamphere, Lani Barney, Gerald Tyrrell, Joyce Saver- cool, Edgar Balcom, Mary Shearer, Wayne Thompson, Mae Kemp. Row 2: Judy James, Ralph Murphy, Sandy Wareing, Burten Philys, Sandra Wilson, Howard Lewis, Delores Binegar, Charles Bowman, Sandra Kelly, Harold Mosanko. Row 3: Karl Anderson, Bar- bara Kitchenhoff, Jack Bowman, Karen Enos, Jerry Foust, Irene Spink, Jimmy Story, Nancy Ancel, Lantz Michelson, Kay Moore. Row 4: Judy Peters, Larry Savercool, Judy Nolph, George Buckler, Susan Wootton, Freddie Mayer, Loralee Macon, Jimmy Sperry, Peggy Wunschel, Ronald Wykoff, Shirley Detmer, Alvin Britten, Louise Corrvin, Gene Wallington. Row 5: Charles Schmidutz, Carol Kreger, David Lee, Joan Streff, Melvin Stanley, Mary Sanders, Marvin Binegar, Joann Sutherland, Billy Carrick, Barbara Pringle, Manuel Savercool, Delores Thomas, Bruce Tyrrell, Juanita Corser. The Seventh Grade of this year is the largest class as yet to enter Houghton Lake High School. They have eighty-one students, who are divided into two groups according to the last name. The class advisors are Mrs. Weber and Mr. Johansen. Both the boys and the girls had basketball teams and played many games with the sixth and eighth grades. The class officers .are: President Mary Shearer, Vice-President Karen Enos, Secretary Harold Mosanko, Treasurer David Lee, Stu- dent Council, Judy James. £90 FOOTBALL—Standing: “Mike” Bowerman, Coach ... B. Webb, J. Swartzmiller, J. Keenan, R. Binegar, J. Tyo, J. Miller, F. Wareing, E. Burley, E. Ursul, L. Bell, R. Roberts, F. Zimmerman, “Joe” Johansen, Assistant Coach ... L. Scherping, Manager. Kneeling: C. Fouty, E. Netzloff, G. Lowe, E. Detmer, L. Smith, G. Woodward, R. Fults, J. Beck, R. Marx, J. Smith. FOOTBALL The 1952 fighting football varsity which finished the season with a won and lost record of 3 and 5 and finished in second place in the Confer- ence, was the smallest team in the history of the school. This light and spirited squad, superbly coached by ‘‘Mike” Bowerman and Assistant Coach “Joe” Johansen, became a serious gridiron threat in this area. The squad was never up to full strength because of frequent injuries. Season’s scores: Opponent H.L. West Branch 25 U Harrison 13 6 Farwell 23 14 Roscommon 0 12 Grayling 0 25 Marion 25 6 Lake City 6 7 Clare 32 0 Conference games. Two members of the squad were elected to the All-Conference first team; center, Ed Detmer and halfback, Chuck Fouty. Five players were selected for the All-Conference second string; Robby Fults, Jerry Lowe, Lyn Smith, Fred Wareing, and Ron Binegar. Captain-elect for the season was Jerry Lowe. Ed Detmer was elected the most valuable player. BER? ter VARSITY CLUB—Standing: Mr. Bowerman, J. Beck, E. Ursul, Ed Detmer, B. Sander- son, L. Smith, F. Wareing, G. Woodward, R. Fults, J. Lowe, C. Ellsworth, J. Smith, Mr. Johansen. Kneeling: R. Binegar, J. Miller, L. Bell, J. Keenan, J. Tyo, C. Fouty, R. Carman, D. Lowe, J. Peterson, E. Netzloff. CHOSEN FOR ALL CONFERENCE CHUCK FOUTY. = ED DETMER JERRY LOWE JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL ROBBIE FULTS BOBCATS—Kneeling: Chuck Fouty, Ron Binegar, Jim Tyo, Joe Smith, Coach ‘Joe’ Johansen. Standing: George Woodward, Jerry Lowe, Earl Ursul, Tom Akin, Robbie Fults, Fred Wareing. The Houghton Lake Bobcats of ‘53 became the most feared basketball team in the North Central “Class C’ Conference and finished in second place, losing only to Kalkaska. In the District Tournament the Houghton Lake squad upset the powerful Har- rison Hornets, and spirited Roscommon Bucks, winning the title of “Champs.” THE PEP SQUAD—First row: Loa Lee Doty, Sandra Tift. Second row: Ed Netzloff, Sherry Rust, Bill Suhorepetz, Pat Allen, Tom Webb. = 99'ss BONES ROBBIE MOLDY JOE CHUCK PETE JERRY URSE RON WOODY JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL—Stending: “Mike” Bowerman, Coach... J. Keenan, R. Lee, J. Swartzmiller, T. Akin, E. Burley, L. B ell, J. Miller, K. Dees, L. Scherping, Manager ... Seated: G. Akin, J. Zimmerman, L. Lamphere, A. Costley, E. Smith, G. Miller, D. Huber, R. Woodward. The °52-’53 Junior Varsity Basketball squad won thirteen games and lost three games. The Junior Bobcats tied with Grayling for the Conference Championship. Joe Keenan was elected team captain and Tom Akin, most valuable player. | JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL—Second row: “Joe” Johansen, Coach... D. Lee, S. Cole, A. Goupil, J. Bedard, H. Robbins, L. Thomas, C. Bowman, P. Kemp. First row: C. Peter- son, O. Bashore, A. Bell, M. Hoekzema, H. Mosanko, E. Balcom, M. Binegar, J. Hasty. The Junior High squad was undefeated in twelve contests ey | ae FORWARDS—First row: Mary Ellen Bowman, Sally Sharrow, Mary Fouty, Ruth Bell. Second row: Paula Weber, Jeanne McKenzie, Barbara Smith, Helen MacDonald. GUARDS—First row: Esther Fowler, Nan Barrett, Phyllis Williams, Margaret Buxton. Second row: Carol Carrick, Joan Hasty, Barbara Carrick, Coach Lucille Weber. CENTER—Verna Randall. GIRLS BASKETBALL December 3, 1952 started off the Girls Basketball Team with a boom as they rallied over the Marion girls to what was to become an undefeated season. They played eight games, all of which gave the girls much competi- tion. But with the fighting spirit, fine coordination, and support of the stu- dent body, the Lakers came out on top with eight straight victories. The girls wish to express their gratitude to Mrs. Weber for her time, patience, and excellent coaching without which we could not have done so well. THE RECORD OF A WINNING SEASON Marion 19 38 DeChmosel 9o2 McBain 34 45 Dec. 11, 1952 Marion 25 43 Janets LoDe Kalkaska 26 B31 _Jan. 16, 1952 Harrison 12 18 Jan. 20, 1952 McBain 24 40 Feb. 5, 1953 Harrison 24 32 Feb. 10, 1953 Kalkaska 29 35 Feb. 20, 1953 BASEBALL—Standing: A. Cambridge, Manager ... F. Wareing, E. Ursul, C. Palm, S. Hallett, W. Bell, E. Netzloff, G. Lowe, “Joe” Johansen, Coach .. . Kneeling: J. Keen- an, C. Fouty, T. Akin, E. Smith, J. Smith, R. Fults, J. Beck. The 1952 Baseball team won three and lost three and finished second in the Conference. Chuck Palm and Sam Hallet were elected Co-Captains for the season. ge TRACK—Standing: “Mike” Bowerman, Coach... F. Wareing, B. Sanderson, G. Lowe, D. Lowe, F. Baumgartner, W. Bell, R. Fults, J. Constantine, E. Detmer, E. Netzloff, J. Smith, R. Carman, T. McKee, Manager .. . Kneeling: C. Fouty, J. Tyo, F. Zimmerman, D. Hose, B. Webb, K. Dees, R. Binegar, R. Lee, J. Miller. The 1952 Track Team placed second in the Conference meet. In the regular season’s “dual meets,” the squad was undefeated. Many school records were broken by members of this team. Robby Fults was elected Captain of the team. THE HOUGHTON LAKE HIGH SCHOOL BAND BAND MEMBERS—First row (center): Sandra Moore, Kenneth Dees, Joan Hasty, Keith Benjamin, Judy Peters, Barbara Smith, Irene Spink, Nancy Ancel, Gail Smith, Marilyn Stuck. Second row: Arnold Goupil, Mary Ellen Shearer, Russell Lockwood, John Hasty, Lawrence Hines, Darlene Bell, Jean Dees, Millie Tuck, Dick Hoak, Edwin Netzloff, Cara Costley, Norene Sanders, Carl Lamphere, Peter Sundberg, Joan Britten, Pat DuVall, Jerry Foust. Third row: Leona Blackstock, Ann Lapham, Leon Gossage, Susan Wootton, Freda Halliday, Janice White, Karen Enos, Sandra Wareing, Ricky Tyrrell, Richard Anderson, Donna Howe, Leo Scherping, Junior Burley, Donna Peer, Bob Zavitz, Karen Heard, Paula Weber, Sylvia Jenkins, Alan Carrick, Bucky Costley, Vera Randall, Dean Ellis. Fourth row: Lolabelle Lowe, Nancy Koehler, Isabelle Cowles, Howard Lewis, Walter Halliday, Shirley Lewis, Jim Knight, Dick Barr, Raymond Telzerow, Chuck Lockwood, Eldon Frantz, John Zimmerman, Chuck Hartley, Donald Foust, Director .. . May Kemp, Shirley Detmer, Pat Kelly. Six years ago when our Director, Donald L. Foust, came to Houghton Lake, we had a band of 12 pieces. Since then it has grown into a fine 65-piece concert band. It is a source of pride to the school and has done much to put Houghton Lake on the map. The Band Parents Association has done much to boost it, and the community in general is behind the Band and proud of it. At the football games, the Band marches out on the field and gives more zip to the players and creates enthusiasm among the spectators. They play several concerts during the winter and take part in festivals and con- tests. This Spring the Band won I Division rating in the Class C District 9 Contest held at Houghton Lake. This entitled the band to compete in the Class C State Contest held at East Lansing. There were forty-two contesting bands. We came through with a II rating which is excellent for a young band. For this high achievement, the Houghton Lake School received a fine bronze plaque. We are proud of our band. JOH GR Se LIBRARIANS—First row: Pat Kelly, Loretta Hoekzema, Janet Britten, Mary Jane Koehler, Roberta Norman, Margie Sutherland, Donna Ancel. Second row: Shirley Lewis, Nila Usewick, Martha Jackson, Dorothy Lindemier, Donna Peer, Clara Jenkins, Inez Young, Sally Moser, Mrs. Carman. ‘THE MAJORETTES—First row: Freda Halliday, Judy Peters, Mae Kemp, Shirley Detmer, Sandra Kelly. Second row: Lolabelle Lowe, Leona Blackstock, Nancy Koehler, Shirley Lewis, Isabella Cowles, Norene Sanders. Ou HI-LITES STAFF—First row: R. Poole, R. Grant, D. Hose, C. Hartley, R. J. Patnode, A. Carrick, C. Ellsworth, T. Barrett. Second row: K. Dees, B. Webb, J. Tyo, H. Mac- Donald, E. Ursul, M. Fouty, C. Arthur, B. Rawles, F. Wareing, B. Carrick, J. McKenzie, D. Roberts, T. Bratcher, J. Keenan. Third row: Miss Marshall, P. Williams, M. Buxton, D. Lindemier, F. Beck, B. Howe, D. Ancel, M. Sutherlnad, R. Strait, J. Ferrington, C. Dankert, S. Sharrow, M. J. Koehler. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA—First row: S. Lindemier, S. Lewis, P. Allen, N. Howe, L. Gola, M. MacDonald, L. Blackstock, N. Koehler, L. B. Howe, N. Usewick, P. Arthur, E. Sullivan, B. Howe. Second row: I. Cowles, B. Akin, H. MacDonald, B. Carrick, F. Beck, R. Bell, P. Smith, P. Wyckoff, B. Collins, P. Kelly. Third row: M. Sutherland, S. Sharrow, C. Rochon, C. Arthur, M. Buxton, M. Arthur, J. McKenzie, M. J. Koehler, D. Lindemier, M. Jackson, S. Tift, J. Sutherland, B. Kapcin, D. Ancel, A. Ocha, G. Van-Y, N. Sanders, B. Smith, J. Hasty, R. Norman, Mrs. Bossardet. KY |S 2 ts OFFICE TRAINING GIRLS—Seated: M. Wunschel, P. Sharrow, D. Bedard. First row: E. Fowler, L. Kelly, C. Arthur, M. Buxton, Miss Houghton, B. Carrick. Second row: N. Barrett, M. Smith, P. Gaukel, H. MacDonald, P. Williams. STUDENT COUNCIL—Seated: President P. Weber, S. Cambridge, K. Enos, M. E. Shearer, S. Lindemier, V. Randall, M. Fouty, J. Carrick, L. A. Woodward, B. Akin. Standing: E. Netzloff, J. Lowe, Mr. Howe, Faculty Advisor ... D. Ellis. Ap Stee SNO-BALL QUEEN At twelve o’clock February 7, 1953, Miss Houghton Lake was chosen. The lucky girl was Miss Joan Britten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Britten of Houghton Lake. Miss Britten, cer- tainly a very lovely blue-eyed blonde, was runner-up at the Grayling Winter Sports Festival and at the Muskegon “Miss Michigan” contest. — Candidates Helen MacDonald Mary Ellen Bowman Joan Britten Phyllis Williams Betty Rawles Pictured with their escorts. ¥ George. SE 3 fp Barb Chuck Leipy CCHE ke — ee —FARa ed a ae — — — BUS DRIVERS—Seated: D. Randall, E. Yarnell, G. Provost, D. Wagner. BOOSTERS Meyers Trading Post MacDonald Cabins Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Netzloff Mr. and Mrs. D. Bossardet Family Grill Mr. and Mrs. Jay Doty Pat Marra Jack Fuller’s Cottages DeLuxe Cleaners Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Corser Buckeye Grocery Roberts’ Hardware Mr. and Mrs. G. Woodward Bassett Resort H. Bowman Garage Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Paul Binegar Mr. and Mrs. Ed Yorty ey ke Burley, G. Schaller. Standing: L. Warm, C. COOKS F. Sperry and P. White. Good Luck ! MB kar HAS | Best Wishes Class of ’53 Lakeside Inn Wi H MS Johnnie Bea fe Frank Marge Compliments of Dr. R. D. Hewitt Orin Tuck HOUGHTON LAKE AUTO PARTS | 3 Hi-Speed Products The Heights Noah Needham, Prop. 3 Michigan Phone 3814 - . Compliments of Hasty Service Waggoner's Watch Repair Mobil Gas — Mobil Oil Wash — Grease — Tires Batteries In Hub Market Building Prudenville Prudenville Voelker’s Bottle Gas HEATING — COOKING — REFRIGERATORS Pein au.tiede aaa eee teetmmeteeat tases am eet es Phone 2316 Compliments of , Compliments of Ford's Hardware . Stan’s Restaurant Prudenville Pete, Vie and Joe Keenan Compliments of Idlewild Resort Barber and Beauty Shop Ace Averill OUR SPECIALTY: Brush Haircuts and Permanents HEATING OIL Prudenville Phone 4085 Prudenville Best of Luck Ferrington’s Superette : Light Choice — “7 — — ee House- fs ae keepin Meats —h ping : ae Overnite Groceries il | mS | —| Oil-heated “Stop In a) ‘GOOD Hub Super Market “Your City Store in the North” Archie and Myrtle Moore — _ Prudenville COMPLIMENTS OF GEORGE H. BOWMAN Bveex ; Mobilyas | Ce — P - Mn ¢ on BEGosd etch 2 reas esrinaes | gf CHEVROLET SALES SERVICE | LUCK’ ae aU Senior ap of ‘53 a as a SS Sa EES aR A Dae NONE ana ne ae SR “Nectt ‘Shines faite and Builders Supplies Two Yards To Serve You On North Shore At Prudenville Tel. 44F11 Ros. Ex. Tel. 2475 H. L. Ex. OPEN YEAR ROUND a a ae ee ae a ep ae SN Qe ee ee ae ae eee eee ee ee a Best Wishes to the Compliments of Glassioteo3 Goupil Electric Co. Peer Variety Store Compliments of Houghton Lake Locker Plant Remar, | en Compliments of Fred Marx’s Hardware Sunoco Gas Hardware Appliances Prudenville Compliments of Otto’s Barber Shop The Heights, Mich. Best Wishes from... Castle Motel Restaurant | On US-27 near North Shore Drive KRONNER Pharmacy Drugs — Sodas — Gifts Prescriptions Phone 3073 Prudenville Compliments of Bowman’s General Store US-27 Madden’s Service Tires - Batteries - Accessories Distributor of Power Flight Products Compliments of Doyle’s 5c - $1.00 Kenneth Alice Doyle, Props. Prudenville Success to the Seniors OLnos Blackstone Restaurant Letha Carrick Compliments of Harvey Marine Supply Martin Motors North Shore, on Houghton Lake H. B. MIMS REAL ESTATE SERVICE Since 1919 Phone 3791 Houghton Lake, Mich. Compliments of Pa Imer's Grocery Resort GOOD LUCK from Ralph Helen Froh Joe Comp Froehlin liments of Knapp’‘s Dime Store Houghton Lake, Michigan Compliments of © Collins Sunoco Bait Tackle Service Fishing Hints Hanna Paint “Seniors, May your future be filled with success” Britten Motor Sales Compliments of The Sporting Shop DUCK INN Sporting Goods Men Women’s Sports Wear NORTH SHORE Athletic Supplies HOUGHTON LAKE E. Sullivan, Prop. Henry, Elizabeth and Max Prudenville, Michigan OO (Ree Best Wishes to the Class Ohios MR. MRS. CHARLES MADISON Houghton Lake Smith’s Economy Store The Heights, Mich. Joe and Irene Smith Compliments Gaukel’s Sunoco Service US-27 Compliments of Bud and Cliff's Standard Service 2 Ries Compliments of Northway Bar Across from State Police Post on New US-27 Harold and Mary Buck Success to the Seniors Ofeog R. V. and LENORE PICKENS VILLAGE MARKET Houghton Lake West End Market Nellsville Village Groceries — Meats Beer and Wine To Take Out Compliments of BROWNIE‘’S SUPER SERVICE US-27 and M-55 Houghton: Lake Best Wishes to J h f Class of ‘53 Onnson s from Super Market Whitehead’s Grill Vera Johnson, Owner Open 24 Hours A Day The Heights, Michigan Congratulations Best Wishes to the Class of ‘53 to the Class of ‘53 Mr. and Mrs. Lee O. Akin The Heights The Ralph Wenigs Michigan == | — Best Wishes Seniors JACK’S BOAT SPORT SHOP : Evinrude Motors Sales Service K. M. Peterson Complete Line of Marine Supplies STANDARD SERVICE North Shore West Shore HOUGHTON LAKE HIGGINS LAKE Atlas Tires and Batteries North Shore on Sergeant Son Houghton Lake Excavating — Bull-dozing Re Snow Removal Service Phone 44F5 Phone 13F5 - Roscommon Exchange Duke Andy's Dairy Bar and Cafe MEALS SANDWICHES MALTS 52 Ross Grocery ‘One-Stop Service’ Fresh Meats Vegetables Beer Wine to Take Out Good Gulf Gas Oil M-55, Across from High School Phone 4771 Compliments of Daryle’s Clothing Shoes Strauch Block — The Heights Compliments of Hammond View Grocery Bernie and Dot Loughray Compliments of Lakeshore Shop “Ready to Wear” The Heights Compliments of Spring Creek Grocery NORTH SHORE HOUGHTON LAKE Nanda and Art Dargan ‘To Feel Well — Eat Well’ Visit the Au Sable Fisheries Market CHET SMITH, PROP. Fresh Great Lakes Fish Seafood and Oysters Smoked Fish A Specialty Phone Prudenville 2464 5. ee t ac Houghton Beach COGpRHTEE Grocery “SENIORS” Groceries — Meats — from Beer and Wine to Take Out Snyder’s Drug Store Rose Evans, Prop. Prescriptions — Sundries ; Gifts - Toys - Souvenirs Art's Service S.D.D. — Lunches and Soda Fountain Distributor of Power Flight Products Metered Fuel Oil Delivery Tires — Batteries — Accessories Inez and Bob Hallett Shearer, Props. “Our Sincere Wish for ine Class or. Oo) Rea! Estate May Your Success in Life Be As Great As Your Success in School.” Russ Zavitz Hall’s Hardware REALTOR Appliances Sporting Goods Houghton Lake, Mich. On M-55, Opposite High School Wayne and Jane Phone 476] Wishing the Seniors the Best of Luck in the Future — OWE De Sty Ee BeAck You Are Always Welcome _ Joe and Helen Gola Prudenville - Bob Weiss Compliments of Constantine’s Cafe and Resort Modern Cottages — Gas Heat — Showers and Cooking BY DENTON CREEK — EAST HOUGHTON LAKE PHONE 2468 PRUDENVILLE, MICHIGAN —— ee Hunt's Rexall Drugs — set eee. mi eR EN Ee a RN A NENT TEER NR Ste ta ARE RN ene ar aad A REDNR BT IE INN. ee te A IT a ot 2 Sos para BEEN TOD SEES oe icles Nagra stat ee eee atm, arse ne eo arse a Sei Mer Se aR