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

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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

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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

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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.