Imlay City High School - Spartan Yearbook (Imlay City, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1953 volume:

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Mr. Wheeler will always be remembered by the student body for his sincere in- terest in us and our problems as weli as for the good times we have with him. amd stag we-ff' Seated: Marcia Hoeksema-- Recording Secretary, Frances Grassel, Marlene Strump-- Editor, Kathy Ferrett, Martha Newlin--Chief Typist, Shirley Wheeler, Marion Pascut, June Locke, LuAnne Ward, Karen Bonnema, Mary Lou Dungey-- Business Manager, Mary Lou Campbell, Pat LePard-- Bookkeeper. Standing: Judy Yntema, Marilyn Lepard, Elaine Stern, Marilyn Raetz, Leota McLean, Lois VanDerPloeg, Stan Walker, Joyce Ennis, Valerie Ray, Ron Marshall, Bob Coenen--Advertising Manager, Max Seidell, Joyce Perkins, Barbara Talmage-- Art Editor, Miss Hammond-- Sponsor, John Wielsma, Eileen Stryker-- Assistant Editor, Carolyn Turner. Absent: Shirley Kane. Our school annual is a honey- . The school gets all the tame The printer gets the money, I And the STAFF gets the blame J in Baafufofg ' f f Left to Right: Mr. James Morrice, Mr. Carlton Van Wagner, Mr. Hugh De Camp, Mr. William Knight, Dr. Morris Van Conant. We are proud of our Board of Education and appreciate the fine work they have done during the past year. ln the picture they are looking over plans for the new Vocational Building which has been used for the first time this year. The dean of the group is Mr. Hugh DeCamp who is also President of the Board. Mr. DeCamp has served the lmlay City Community for twenty-two years. Mr. Carlton VanWagoner has been a member of the Board for five years, and is in his second term of service. Mr. Morris VanConant, Treasurer, has been a member for four years. Mr. James Morrice, Secretary, has served on the Board for three years. Mr. William Knight was newly elected to the group in July, l95l, and is serving his second year. These five civic-minded men form a group of tireless workers whose efforts are directed towards maintaining a first-class school in the lmlay City community. They, together with our Office Force, help to keep the school machinery running smoothly all the year round. SCHOOL SECRETARIES Mary Alice Irish, Leota Butler 5 46044154 y Alvin Norlin A B M A Wesley Coopen B. 5. C. Erlind Nordshom' B.S. Clarence Roland, B. S., M. A, Eddie Hanson, B. A. Superinwndem. i' ' ' History and Government Music and History English SPe9Cl and En9ll5l'1 QQ, t K, Beverly Gould, B. S. Richard Wheeler B. s. M. A. Elaine Fone' A- B' Pm' Skebedis' M' A A' B' Principal Mathematics Science Muslc Bertha Muma, Life Lyle Powers, A, B, Janet Smith, B. S. Yeoman PeLong, B. 5. Junior High Coach Spanish, Math, P. Ea. Shop .... M , it . t 2. qs 495' 1,35 'i ff fha 5 rv fi , -1 t i'f. - lf' ..g,.P?if-gy: Fl0Yd Gagnon: B- S-r M- A' Dorothy Swanson, B. S. Richard Pfister, B. S., M. A. Myrtle Hammond, B. 5-, M- A- Soc. Sci., Eng., V. Coun. Home Economics Agriculture Commercial 6 Wwwlfq Eileen Cowe, B. S., M. A. Margaret Farley, B. Kindergarten First Grade First Grade - .'.- ffl -' -V J :VV k,Vh .4 , . W, ff: 4- , 2 'QQ A 5 Yi 4 ft i HM ,ex 'QE Margaret Shumar, A Mabel Linekar, B. S. Hazel Gebo, B. S. Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade .ffm , S. Helen Carpenter, Special Dora Dragneff, B. S. Second Grade Mrs. Helen Corneil Life Sixth Grade I Seated: Richard Muir, Jerome Kowalski, Lois Vander Ploeg, Leonard Schuneman, Lois Touchette, Don Erla, Joanne Cavanaugh, Jack Kaake, Bob Coenen, Max Seidell, Marion Pascut, Dick Campbell, Marilyn Raetz, Jack Spaulding, Pauline Caldwell. Standing: Judy Taack, Mr. Wheeler--Sponsor, Marlene Strump--Sec. Treas., Eugene Walker--Pres., Russel Stroup--V. Pres., Nola Ann Snyder. Absent: Charles Kaake. f -I' AM. my Q 'Q-n...,kxA ' Bm Leon Gibbflfd. Kent Gillies, William Slaterline, Rev. Oral Duckworth, Elmer Eichelberger, Art Kaake. LUNCH ROOM A completely modern kitchen and lunchroom, which made it possible to serve type A lunches at noon for the first time this year, has been enthusiastically received by students and teachers alike. The very efficient kitchen is well arranged and has the following new equipment: automatic dishwasher, gas range, food slicer, mixer, and large refrigerator, besides many smaller utensils. The lunchroom has been newly decorated, is well lighted, and seats l00 students. There is also a smaller dining room fo'r the faculty. Leon Gibbard and .lay Campbell V Lhgykk ALAV,,A,q W my Vgvyxkg W Nyyw V In Gyeymw A ll ,gg my . .,.. ,........,..f- ...-S...-..: 'HIMLSS'-tlT5f3'HWGf2'1s'Wil X ' if f i - rs. t' 8 Gary Nelson, Marion Strump, Virginia Ellis, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Witmer, Alma Jean Clarkson, Isaac Ferrier, Miriam Wittrig. Absent: Marilyn Raetz fSecond semesterl Richard Wheeler B.S., Central Michigan College, M.A., University of Michigan. Janet Smith B.S., Bowling Green State University. Charles Kaake Safe driving at a moderate speed requires nothing but self control and strong bumpers. Basketball l,2,35 Track 2,35 Gladiator Staff 35 Annual Staff 25 Varsity Club 3,45 Outdoor Sports Club 25 Student Council 45 Class Pres- ident 4. Don Erla 'How can one person have so much energy? Football 3,45 Basketball 45 Baseball 3,45 Track 3,45 Varsity Club 3,4, Pres. 45 Student Council 45 Junior and Senior Play5 Senior Cla Vice Pres5 F.l:.A. 'l. SS June Locke Charm, poise, soft dark hair, lovely combina- tions rare. Music Club 'l,2, Vice Pres. 'l5 Band 'l,2,3,4, Pres. 3, sec. 4, F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Trees- 4: TABC 4, Latin Club 3,4, Sec. 45 Ticket Takers Club 3,4, Sec. 35 Student Board 35 Junior Play5 Annual Staff 45 Class Sec. 3,4. Marion Pascut Her laughter is long remembered. Class Treas. 2,3,45 Cheerleader 'l,2,3,45 Sec.- Treas. 35 Band 'l,25 Music Club l,25 F.H.A. l,2, 3,4, Treas. 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 45 Annual Staff 4. Junior and Senior Play5 Student Board 4. Barbara Talmage 'I am like that tree. l shall die at the top. Library 2,4, Reporter 45 F.H.A. 'l,2,3,45 Art Club 'l5 Band 'l,2,3,5 Annual Staff, Art Editor 4. Marcia Hoeksema SALUTATORIAN She is a quiet girl- -at times! Music Club 'l5 Dramatics Club 'I5 Jr. Play Band l,2,3,45 F.l'l.A. l,2,35 Ticket Takers 'l,2,3,45 Annual Staff 45 Sec. 45 9 Duane Chisnell Don't take life too seriously--you won't get out of it alive. l:.F.A. 2,35 TABC 45 Outdoor Sports Club 25 Football l. Jean Chisnell Let me out of here. Ushers Club l,2,3,45 F.H.A. l,2,35 Spanish Club 4. Alma .lean Clarkson Better ta be short and shine than tall and cast a shadow.' Art Club l5 F.H.A. 'l,2,3,45 Library Club 'l,2, 35 Sec. and Tres. 45 Ticket Takers 45 Recorder 2. Robert Coenen Clothes make the man. Varsity Club 3,45 l:.F.A. 2,3,45 Track 'l,2,35 Football 25 TABC 45 Annual Staff 45 Class Pres. 'l, Vice Pres. 2,35 Student Board Rep. of F.F.A. 4. Roberta Bissett A happy heart goes all the day.' Ushers Club 25 F.H.A. l,25 Library Club 3,45 Ticket Takers 45 TABC 4. Karen Bonnema 'Quiet to those who know her not5 iolly to those who do. Music Club 'I5 Dramatics Club l5 Band 'l,2,3, 45 Vice President 45 F.H.A. l,2,35 Ticket Takers l,2,3,45 Annual Staff 4. Mary Lou Campbell Always smiling, always gay. Speech Club 45 Annual Staff 45 F.H.A. 'l,2,3, 45 TABC 4. Joan Cavanaugh Transferred from Dryden 3. Her future can't be any brighter than her past. Latin Club Sec. 3, Pres. 45 Journalism Club 35 Speech Club 45 Student Council 45 TABC Sec. 4 Jim Coffey 'Men of few words are the best men. TABC 45 F.F.A. 2.3,45 Movie Club 213,4- Herman Cramer 'Athletically he is inclined, a boy like him is hard to find. Football l5 Basketball 'l,2,3,45 Baseball 3,45 Track 3,45 F.F.A. 2,35 Varsity Club 3,45 TABC 45 Outdoor Sports Club l. Lucy Criscuolo 'Quiet except when she is talking.' Transferred from Clare.Spanish Club 45 Vice President 45 Library 3,4. Betty Diller Sugar and spice and everything nice. One of these days she will be sprinkled with rice.' Transferred from Madison High School, Detroit5 Ushers Club 3,45 Journalism Club 35 Speech Club 4. Mary Lou Dungey 'A quite, modest Miss, but iolly, too. Student Council 35 Band 'l,2,3, Sec. 35 Music Club 'l,25 Sec. of Speech Club 45 F.l'l.A. 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 45 TABC 45 Annual Staff 4, Business Mangager 45 Senior Play. Bob Edwards Can't resist anything but temptation.' Football l,2,3,45 Basketball 'l,2,3,45 Baseball l,2,3,45 Varsity Club l,2,3,45 Speech Club 45 Junior Play5 Senior Play5 Secretary l. Joyce Ennis By her friendly ways we shall remember her. Glee Club 25 Chorus l5 Ushers Club 3,45 Vice Pres. 45 Ticket Takers 45 Annual Staff 45 F.H.A. 'l,2,3,45 Music Club 'l,25 Senior Play. Dan Erla 'I agree with no man's opinion5 I have some of my own. Football 'l,3,45 Baseball 25 Basketball 45 Varsity Club 3,4, Treas. 45 Speech Club 4. ll Margaret Gray 'Another who loves her horses Ushers 'l,2,3,45 Spanish 4. Charles Halbert 'Let me have music and l will seek no more. Outdoor Sports Club 'l: Band 'l,2,3,45 Baseball 1,25 Basketball 1,25 Football 'I5 Recorder of Class 'l. Mary Ann Halstead 'Judge me not until you know me.' F.H.A. 'I5 Ticket Takers 2,35 Glee Club 2,35 Latin Club 3,45 Junior and Senior Play5 Operatta 25 TABC 4. Bonna Hartel Transferred from Sandusky 2. 'She looks quiet, but can you tell by looks? F.H.A. 2,3,45 Ushers 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 35 Speech Club 4, Glee Club Treas. 4, TABC 4. Kathy Ferret She looks quiet, but 'O Boy! F.H.A. 'l,2,3,45 Ushers Club 45 Annual Staff Harold Finton Unlike others, he is himself. Movie Club i,2,3,45 TABC 45 Basketball 1,25 Outdoor Sports Club 2,3. Danny Fraga A lady killer. Transferred from Brown City. Varsity Club 3,45 Student Council 35 Speech Club 45 Junior and Senior Play5 Class Pres- ident 35 Football 3,45 Basketball 35 Baseball 3,4. Frances Grassel 'Her voice is ever so soft. F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Ushers Club l,2,3,45 Ticket Takers 45 Annual Staff 3,45 Chorus I5 Recorder 4. Dwain Hill lt's a great plague to be so handsome a man. Basketball 'l,2,3,45 Varsity Club 3,45 TABC 45 Outdoor Sports Club 'l. Fred lrish Others may like to eat--while l liveln Baseball 2,3,45 Basketball 45 Football 'l,2,3, 45 Varsity Club 3,45 F.F.A. 2,35 Movie Club 1,25 Speech Club 45 Junior and Senior Play5 Class Treas. 'l5 Outdoor Sports Club i, TABC 4. Shirley Kane Happy and carefree--that's me. Transferred from Lapeer 2. Library Club 2,3jReporter 2, Vice-Pres. 35 Ushers Club 3,45 Sports Reporter 45 TABLQ 45 Annual Staff 45 Student Board 4. Ed Klug 'He was not made for climbing the tree of knowledge.' F.F.A. l,25 Football 'I5 Outdoor Sports l. L 4 Marilyn Lepard MA bit of devil, a bit of angel. Band 'l,2,3,45 Dramatics 'l5 F.H.A. 'l,2,35 Annual Staff 45 G.A.A. 45 Senior Play. George Ludington Of two evils the less is always to be chosen. Movie Club 'l,2,3,45 Outdoor Sports Club 2,35 F.F.A. 2,3,4. Ronald Marshall 'ls he talking yet, or again? Transferred from Fort Lauderdale, Florida5 Varsity Club 3,45 Speech Club 4: Annual Staff 45 Junior Play5 Football 3,4. Leota McLean 'A girl of silenceja girl of sense. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4g Ushers Club i,2,3,45 Ticket Takers 45 Annual Statf.'4. 13 Valarie Ray Sometimes quiet, sometimes shy, but the rest ofthe time, Oh My! F.H.A. l,2,35 Ticket Takers l,35 Annual Staff 3,45 Spotlight Club l. Richard Romine So little done, so much to do5 l wonder if l'll ever get through? TABC 4: Movie Club 'I5 Football 'l,3,45 Outdoor Club 'l5 Varsity Club 4. Max Seidell l'm not really sleeping. F.F.A. 2,3,45 Annual Staff 45 Student Council 45 Band l,2,3,4, Pres. 45 TABC 45 Outdoor Sports Club l. Don Showler 'On the mound he fans them aII5 Don is always on the ball. F.F.A. 25 Varsity Club 3,45 Speech Club 45 Vice Pres. 45 Outdoor Sports l5 TABC 45 Foot- ball l,2,3,45 Baseball 3,4. Betty Mott 'So quiet you hardly know she is near.' Transferred from Brown City 45 Spanish Club 45 Ticket Takers Club 4. Richard Muir Better late than never. Varsity Club 3,4, Sec. 45 Latin Club 3,4, Vice Pres. 35 Spanish Club 4, Pres. 45 Basketball l, 2,35 Football 'l,2,35 Student Council 2,45 Class Pres. 25 Junior and Senior Play. Jim Newcomb As a football star he has excelled, in blue and gold his name is spelled. Football l,2,3,45 Varsity Club 2,3,45 F.F.A. 25 Movie Club 'l,25 Baseball 3,45 All State Class C, 2nd Team5 Track l,2,3,4. Martha Newlin Beware employers! Secretarial work is her ambition. Transferred from Brown City5 Secretary of Spanish Club 45 Ticket Takers 45 Annual Staff 4. miami Barbara Smith l'll always find a way or make one Ushers l,2,3,45 TABC 4. Orville Smith He and gloom are no relation5 no finer boy in all the nation. Movie Club 2,3,4. Richard Smith Silence doesn't appeal to me. Jack Spalding lt isn't what you dog it's the way you get away with it. Movie Club l,25 Speech Club 3,45 Outdoor Sports Club 15 Baseball 2,3,45 Student Council 45 Junior and Senior Play. Marlene Strump 'Oh dear, what will l do now?' Class Sec. 25 Class Recorder 35 Music Club 'l,25 Band l5 F.l'l.A. 2,3,45 Sec. 3,45 Reporter 25 State F.H.A. Treas. 35 Annual Staff, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 45 Ticket Takers 3,45 Pres. 4. Joan Terpening 'Always ready to split her side with laughter. l:.H.A. 'l,2,3,45 Glee Club l,2,45 Library Club l, 2,3,45 TABC 45 Operetta 2,4. Harold Tietz 'A quiet nature with mischief lurking beneath. Band l,2,35 Basketball 'l,2,3,4. Lois Touchette 'Laugh when you are tickled, laugh a little anyway. Ushers l5 F.l'l.A. 2,3,45 l-ibrary Club 2,3,45 Student Board lfrom Library Clubl 45 Girls Chorus 25 TABC 4. 15 Stan Walker 'The answer to a maiden's prayer. F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Treasurer 45 Baseball 35 Track 35 Annual Staff 4. Luanne Ward 'Energy is too precious to waste on studying. Student Board l,25 Ticket Takers 'l,3,4. F.H,A, 'l,2,3,45 F.H.A. Regional Treasurer 45 Spot- light Club 15 Cheerleader 25 Annual Staff 3,45 Senior Play. Shirley Wheeler Neat little, sweet little person. F.H.A. 1,2,35 Annual S1aff3,4, Sec. 35 Glee Club 35 Cheerleading l,25 Band l,25 Music Club 'l,2, Sec. and Treas. 2. 16 3 . Carolyn Turner Always willing to lend a helping hand. Library Club 2,3,45 F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Band 3,45 Annual Staff 4. Lois VanDerPloeg A ring on her finger, a man in her mind. Ushers Club 2,3,45 President 45 F.H.A. 2,3,45 Ticket Takers 45 Annual Staff 45 Student 3oard 4. Thom Wagner l like work5 if fascinates me5 l could sit and look at it for hours.' Movie Club 'l,2,35 TABC 4. Eugene Walker Let's fake the long way home. F.F.A. 2,3,45 Student Board 354, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 45 Pres. of F.F.A. 4, Sec. of F.F.A. 3, Base ball 'l,2,3. Glau WL!! We, the graduating class of l953, after proving ourselves to be of sound mind, do bequeath our worldly possessions to the following in hope that they will use them to the greatest advantage: To the school we leave our broken seats and worn-out books. We leave to the Juniors all of our unfinished work. To Mr. Wheeler we leave a box of good aspirins, in hopes that they will cure any headaches that we have caused him in our class meetings. To Mr. Norlin-at last we are given the opportunity to please you. Since we have no worldly goods to give you, we the Class of l953, leave hoping you find it less nerve-wracking around school. Roberta Bissett leaves her shy ways to Elaine Thatcher. Karen Bonnema leaves to model baby clothes. Mary Lou Campbell leaves for Lee. Joanne Cavanaugh leaves her sweet smile to Virginia Ellis. Duane Chisnell leaves his driving experience to Roger Coffey. Jean Chisnell leaves for Ed. Alma Jean Clarkson leaves her art ability to the school. Bob Coenen leaves his charm to Virgil Woods. Jim Coffey leaves his bashful ways to Chuck Greenwald. Herman Cramer wills his baseball glove to Lee Weyer. Lucy Criscuolo leaves to find happiness. Good luck Lucy. Betty Diller leaves for Bud. Mary Lou Dungey leaves her office experience to Judy Taack. Bob Edwards leaves quietly. Joyce Ennis leaves to attend business school. Dan Erla leaves to face the draft. Don Erla leaves to start a business. Kathy Ferrett wills her blond hair to Sandra Bosker. Harold Finton wills his hunting ability to Doug Miller. Danny Fraga leaves his album of Johnny Ray records to the school. Frances Grassel leaves to get better acquainted with the world. Margaret Gray leaves her quiet ways to Beverly Sharrard. Charles Halbert leaves his Bumping and Paint Shop to Dave Wheeland. Mary Ann Halstead leaves her fine leadership to Pat LePard. Bonna Hartel leaves her attendance record to her sister Wanda. Dwain Hill leaves his basketball styles to Jim Shayna. Marcia Hoeksema leaves, hoping to become a success. Fred Irish leaves! Charles Kaake leaves his worn out brains to Dorothy Hatfield. Shirley Kane leaves her timely news to Joyce Perkins. Ed Klug leaves his good looks to Doug Gould. Marilyn LePard leaves her cool ways to Suzie Kilbreath. June Locke leaves her secretarial know how' to Bruce Upleger. George Ludington leaves his teasing with young Pete Skeberdis. Ron Marshall leaves his experiences to anyone. Leota McLean leaves herpleasing personality to anyone who needs it. Betty Mott leaves something. We aren't sure what. icontinued on page18 l g 'I7 CLASS WILL Richard Muir leaves his salesman's ability to Dick Campbell. Jim Newcomb leaves to be an All American. Martha Newlin leaves her typing ability to Beverly Harrison. Marion Pascut leaves her friendly ways to Yvonne Spencer. Valarie Ray wills her ability to get A's in Gov't class to her sister Barbara. Richard Romine leaves his fishing stories to Mr. Cooper. Don Showler leaves his abundance of 'Knowledge' to Warden Wheeler. Max Seidell leaves his sleeping in Gov't class to anyone who needs a little extra. lsleep not Gov'tJ Barbara Smith wills her quiet ways to Susanne Folk. Orville Smith leaves his thinking cap to John Cramer. Richard Smith leaves his ability to skip school to anyone who can get away with it. Jack Spalding leaves -to the relief of the teachers and girls he bothered in class. Marlene Strump wills her busiest year to Ann Grettenberger. Barbara Talmage leaves her A's to Alice Jager. Joan Terpening leaves her giggling to Mildred Gilbard. Harold Tietz leaves his basketball tatics to Bob Groendyke. Lois Touchette leaves her excuses for being absent to anyone who needs them. Carolyn Turner leaves her quiet ways to John Thomson. Lois Van Der Ploeg leaves for Dave. Tom Wagner leaves to explore the unknown universe. Eugene Walker leaves his gavel to Russ Stroup. Stanley Walker leaves in hopes to enter West Point. Lu Anne Ward leaves her sweet ways to Shirley Dean . Shirley Wheeler leaves her abundance of height to Steve Parnicky. ln witness whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and set our seal this third day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. Dan Erla Richard Smith Duane Chisnell Betty Diller Mary Ann Halstead Karen Bonnema Glau Pwphcq On June l, l965, l, Charles Kaake, Executive Engineer at General Corporation, awoke to find my favorite bellhop, Ron Marshall, bringing in my breakfast and morning paper. Richard Romine certainly does a splendid iob on the lmlay City Daily Tribune. The bold print of the headlines hit me with tremendous impact. Here l see my old classmate, Richard Muir has been nominated on the Democratic ticket as President of the United States, with Martha Newlin as his running mate for Vice- President. Ut has been rumored that, if these two are elected, Marlene Strump will lose her position as ambassa- dor to Utopia, and Barbara Smith will be appointed as the new Postmaster General.l Orville 'Vishinsky Smith, Prime Minister to Russia, has iust returned to the United States after administering first-aid to Joe Stalin Jr. fcontinued on page 191 18 GLW P lcontinued from page tel Duane Chisnell, the barker at Super Circus, has had a major operation on his voice box to reduce the volume, because he was bursting his patrons' eardrums. lt has just been claimed that Luanne Ward is a bigamist and her case will appear before the Supreme Court next week. Private Detective, Dick Smith, is hot on the trail of a kidnapper who has disappeared with the multi-millionairess, Shirley Kane. Alma Jean Clarkson, a famous artist, is drawing flies on the large Walker Dairy Farm, owned and operated by Stan and Gene Walker. Jim Coffey is the sole owner of the prospering Salada Tea Company. Jack Spalding and Fred lrish have finally saved enough money from delivering the Lum Daily News' in Attica to purchase their i000-acre farm in the heart of Lum. The Erla Twins, Dan and Don, are posing as the Toni Twins--and you can't even tell which twin has the Toni. Ed Klug is another boy that has made good. He is the owner of the Klug Mellow Brew Company. Hot Rod Driver, Chuck Halbert, is giving policewoman, Joyce Ennis, a merry chase around lmlay City, She just can't catch him! Bonna Hartel is Arthur Godfry's assistant in his new career, painting freckles. Mary Ann Halstead has been teaching Arthur Murray the new dance, takes five to bango. l see that Frances Grassel has just broken the world speed-typing record at 23llf2 words per minute. Upon turning to the Society Page l am surprised to find that the happily married couple, the former Joanne Cavanuagh and Harold Tietz, are the proud parents of the United States Dairy Queen. Mary Lou Campbell is now the 'Torchn singer with the Bob Edwards All -Girl Orchestra. Betty Diller, famous speaker and liberalist, has just taken a trip to Paris to meet her husband, Budd. Dwain Hill and his assistantfare world -wide ventriloquists. l see that one of my old buddies, 'Max Seidell and His Trumpet Trio, are starring at the Fox this weekend. Bob Coenen has been publishing a number of articles on Marriage Counseling. Mary Lou Dungey, now the wife of one of the Erla Twins has just given birth to a son who will be called Donald Elias Jr. Jean Chisnell, Roberta Bissett, and Jo- anne Terpening are making millions in their prospering little chewing gum business. Marilyn LePard, starring in LePard's Other Husband, has just learned of her recent and most up- setting competitor, Valerie Ray. l was amused to read that a very prominent and popular author, Carolyn Turner, had pre- sented her latest science novel, The Correct way to Raise Goldfish, to Mr. and Mrs. Thom Wagner, fthe former Barbara Talmagel to keep them occupied on their trip to the moon. Karen Bonnema is now the owner of the world-wide Tot Shops. Marion Pascut is now starring in her academy award winning picture, The Private Life of June Locke. l see her private hair dresser is none other than Madame Margarete LeGray. Lois Vanderploeg has just signed a contract with the Jantzen Company, modeling their famous bathing suits at Miami Beach. Shirley Wheeler is now a famous Metropolitan Opera Star. l find on the Sport's Page that Jim Newcomb made All -American Tackle but he gave all the credit to his coach, George Ludington, of Marygrove College. l see that Marcia Hoeksema swam the English Channel. lf l remember correctly she used to practice every night after school in the Belle River. The famous New York Yankee baseball announcer, Don Showler, is bedridden with laryngitis. l see quite an article telling about Betty Mott. She was the first girl to make a major league baseball team. She was signed up by the Tigers. Kathy Ferrett, who plays center for the Girls All -Stars, scored the amazing total of 97 points in one game. l see that the Mighty Monsterous McLean and Terrible Tiny Touchette' are wrestling for the World's Women Championship. Harold Finton is now a popular wrestler also. l'll have to watch television tonight. My favorite program l Love Lucille, starring Lucy Criscuolo and Desi Fraga will be on. Now let's see, l think that takes care of everybody in the class. Yes l guess it does. l can hardly wait for our reunion in September! 'Herman Cramer, Dwain's assistant. 7965 W Glau Jlwfofuf On a cool September day in T949, 84 hopeful Freshmen marched to school, eager to succeed in their first year of high school. Cut of the 84 green Freshmen, 12 of them began their education in lmlay City and finished it here. They were: Richard Romine, Dwain Hill, Marcia Hoeksema, Mary Lou Dungey, Mary Lou Campbell, Bob Edwards, Marlene Strump, Charles Halbert, Richard Smith, Harold Finton, and Harold Tietz. Ar the beginning of the Freshmen year, Miss Avitts and Mr. Skeberdis had the responsibility of sponsoring our class. Class officers: President, Bob Co en len, Vice-President, Joe Kaliz, Secre- tary, Bob Edwards, Treasurer, Fred lrish, Student Board Representative, Luanne Ward. Along with our Freshmen year came the annual initiation by the Juniors. We started the Sophomore year with Miss Force and Mr. Grove as our sponsors. Class officers: President, Richard Muir, Vice-President, Bob Coenen, Secretary, Marlene Strump, Treasurer, Marion Pascut, Student Board Representative, Luanne Ward, Recorder, Alma Jean Clarkson. For our money making proiects this year, we had fudge and bake sales. The last event of the year was decorating the gym for Baccalaureate and graduation for the Seniors of l95l. We started out the Junior year with Mr. Skeberdis and Miss Force as sponsors. The class officers were: President, Danny Fraga, Vice-President, Bob Coenen, Treasurer, Marion Pascut, Secretary, June Locke, Student Board Representative, Mary Lou Dungey, Recorder, Marlene Strump. We had ci Miss White . . number of money making proiects, the biggest of which was selling sweat shirts. We chose our class rings from the collection of Jostens. On our annual Student Day, two contestants were chosen from our grade, Fred lrish, Principal and Mary Ann Halstead, office girl. We sponsored the play, 'Weather Clearing which was very successful, thanks to our director, Miss Joanne Olmsted and cast which was as follows: Joe Miller ................ ..... . . . ............... . Sparks' Thatcher . . . Casey Jones . . . Jack Spalding . .Charles Kaake Fred lrish George Larson .... ....... D ick Muir Grace Larson . . . . . . . . Daniel Scoop Daily . . Mary Smith ........ Sgt. Michael Mulligan . . Mouse Manski .... Gusty Hawkins . . . Miss Norton . . . . . . Mary Ann Helstead . . . Bob Edwards . . Marion Pascut DonErla ......EdKlug . . . Danny Fraga Marcia Hoeksema . . . .June Locke Tom Arsdale ....... . .......... . ..... . .... . . . Jack Spalding Jeffrey Briggs , , . . Ron MCJl'Sl1Gll We held the annual J-Hop on May l6, with music by Johnny Lewis. The theme was the Candy Dancers Ball. Our Senior and final year was full of,fun and activity. Class officers: President, Charles Kaake, Vice-President, Don Erla, Secretary, June Locke, Treasurer, Marion Pascuti SfUClen'f Boflfd ReP e' sentative, Shirley Kane, Recorder, Francis Grassel. We had our pictures taken by Powell Studio. We sold pop and candy at the games. The magazine drive and Christmas card sale were our biggest money making proiects. We presented our class play Girl Shy' under the direction of Eddie Hanson and the assistance of Marlene Strump with the following cast: Oke Stimson . . . Caroline ....... Anthony Arsdale . . . Sylvia Webster .. . Dean Marlow . . . Peaches Carter Asma........ -- Birdie Laverne Barbara Sanford . . . . . . . Chuck Mayo. . . . . . . . . . . Alfred Tennyson Murgatoyd . . . . Bob Edwards . . . Joyce Ennis . . . . . Dick Muir Lu Anne Ward Fred Irish Marilyn Le Pard Mary Ann Halstead Mary Lou Dungey . . . Marion Pascut ..... DonErla . . . Danny Fraga MOST INTELLECTUAL MOST POPULAR fcontinued from page ZOI On May 20th we departed from dear old lmlay on our Senior trip. We chose to go to New York, staying at the Henry Hudson Hotel for four days. Our Senior trip began by boarding the train at the Michigan Central Depot. We arrived at New York the next morning. We went on a sightseeing cruise where we saw Fulton Fish Market, U. S. Navy Yard, Bellevue Hospital and many other interesting sights. We also got a ride in the subway when we went to Radio City to see a delightful stage show con- sisting of the Rockettes and a mov.ie. We went on tours to Greenwich Village, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Chinatown. Eventually, our 'Vacation Time' ran out and we boarded the train for home. On Sunday, May 3I, was Baccalaureate night. On June 3 we received our long-worked-for diplo- mas.. Class Flower: Blue and White Carnations Class Colors: Blue and White Class Motto: The past is forever gone, the future still our own. Mock ELECTION fvery Mockj Most REPRESENTATIVE Lois Vanderploeg Danny Fraga MOST VERSATILE Jean Chisnell Ed Klug MOST TALENTED Joan Cavanaugh Thom Wagner BEST DANCERS Marion Pascut Jack Spalding MOST DEPENDABLE Lois Touchette George Ludington BEST LINE June Locke Stanley Walker CLASS FLIRT Marcia Hoeksema Orville Smith MOST STUDIOUS Harold Finton Bonna Hartel MOST MUSICAL Karen Bonnema Don Erla THREE MUSKETEERS Kathy Ferrett Frances Grassel Marlene Strump Lucy Criscuolo Dick Muir BEST LOOKING Bob Edwards Marilyn LeParde MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Leota McLean Duane Chisnell BEST PERSONALITY Barbara Talmage Dick Romine BEST DRESSED Joyce Ennis Max Seidell PRETTIEST EYES Shirley Wheeler Eugene Walker CLASS WOLF Almaiean Clarkson Dan Erla MOST ATTRACTIVE Joanne Terpening Charles Kaake MOST ARTISTIC Roberta Bissett Margaret Gray CLASS CHATTERBOX LuAnne Ward CLASS GABBER Jim Coffey Mary Lou Dungey Harold Tietz FRIENDLIEST Shirley Kane Charles Halbert BEST ALL AROUND Don Showler Mary Ann Halstead MOST ATHLETIC Mary Lou Compbell Dwain Hill WI TTI EST Carolyn Turner Herman Cramer PRETTIEST HAIR Valarie Ray Ron Marshall BEST LOOKING COUPLE Betty Mott and Bob Coenen MOST BASHFUL Martha Newlin Dick Smith MOST UNPREDICTABLE Barbara Smith Jim Newcomb CLASS COMEDIENNE Betty Diller CLASS COMEDIAN 21 Fred Irish Girl shy' Seated: Joyce Ennis--Caroline, Fred lrish-- Dean Marlow, Richard Muir--Anthony Arsdale, Marilyn L,ePq,-d.. Peaches Carter, Bob Edwards--Oke Stimson. Standing: Mary Ann Halstead-- Asma, Don Erla--Chucll Mayo, Mary Lou Dungey-- Birdie Laverne, .lack Spalding-- Tom Arsdale, Marion Pascut-- Barbara Sanford, Danny F U90 Alfred T. Murgatoyd, Luann Ward-- Sylvia Webster, Marlene Strump-- Student Director, Mr. Hanson-- Director. Weather Clearing' A vcr! gg Sparks Thatcher- - Charles Kaake, Joe Miller--Jack INQQDZ' X 61 Wm Spalding, Casey Jones-- Fred lrish, George Larson-- jy ix'I'f 1? S-X, E Dick Muir, Grace Larson--Mary Ann Halstead, Daniel 1 ' T 5 'Scoop' Daly-- Bob Edwards, Mary Smith--Marion Q' L 1 'xv Pascut, Sgt. Mulligan - - Don Erla, Mouse Manski - - Ed ily 4 Klug, Miss Norton--Marcia Hoeksema, Ellen White-- June Locke, Jeffrey Briggs-- Ron Marshall, Director-- Miss Olmstead. WEATHER-CLEARING The Setting for Weather-Clearing was a Midwestern auxiliary landing and radio station on the crest of Bolder Ridge in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where 5Sparks' Thatcher, played by Charles Kaake, and young Joe Miller, played by Jack Spalding, were iust completing a day's routine work. Casey Jones fFred lrish to youi a former pilot, but now an eccentric doll-loving cook, warned his employers of impending death and almost immediately came via radio the S O S of a plane in distress. Ten minutes later the plane landed and the passengers sought refuge. These in- cluded a news reporter, Scoop Daly, better known as Bob Edwards, a Mary Smith alias Mary Martin alias Marion Pascut, Gusty Hawks, Danny Fraga in real life, an injured test pilot and his nurse, Miss Norton or Marcia Hoeksema, a pair of newlyweds, George and Grace Larson, factually Dick Muir and Mary Ann Halsteadi, and Sergeant Mulligan, Don Erla, who was accompanied by a hand- cuffed stool pigeon known as Mouse Manske. The Mouse , Ed Klug, is frightened but Mulligan, big he-man that he is, is master of any situation. During a brief 'lblackout' Joe was knocked uncon- scious and timid Mouse disappeared-hand cuffs and all. As if things were not already bad enough, the unconscious Joe was spirited away from the bunk where he was being cared for by the nurse and Mulligan found his head swimming with the rapid course of events and tried to bluff his way out by grilling poor Casey. The excitement increased when the door was opened from without and the murdered body ofthe timid Mouse fell into their midst. Eventually the much bandaged Hawks proved to be Joe and the nurse, a gun moll working with a gunman who had been using the assumed name of Gusty Hawks. Malone, to make a get-away after killing Mouse , pressed Casey in to service as a pilot and kidnapecl Mary -Martin for protection and ransom. Before the plane took off Mary escaped and Casey, hating Bat for supposedly hurting his doll, deliberately crashed the plane. A rescue plane appeared on the horizon and troubles began to vanish with the fog as the weather cleared. i fw W5 2 , ...n f. '5- Asg , 1? 19 6 sa 'Q .. 151463, ,la 5 , f 1 i ,A , . t 111. . ,, I 7 -I 6' ,FX amiga! .Z . V . 1 W . 7 tw 3 1. 1 v I6 E ,E .L ,. A1 is ff? 451 ' 35... v .T X F 15W f I 5 F 22 1. J. Ennis. 2. 5. Kane. 3. M. Sfrump, 4. L. Criscuolo. 5. C. Kcake, 6. B. Diller. 7. K. Bonnema. 8. L. Ward. 9. L. VanDerPloeg. 10. J. Cuvanaugh, 11. B. Hcrtel. 12. M. Dungey. 13, M. Pascuf. 14. B. Smith. 15. L. McLean, 16. F. Grussel. 17. J. Terpening. 18. B. Edwards. 19. S. Wheeler. 20. V. Ray, 21. K. Ferretf, 22. A. Clarkson. 23 K C 15 . if. Front Row: Steve Parnicky-- Vice President, Judy Yntema-- Treasurer, Jerome Kowalski-U President, Dorothy Raetz--Secretary, Marilyn Raetz--Student Board Representative. Second Row: Miss Force--Sponsor, Bill Patow, Roger Coffey, Nellie Lou Simmons, Joan Burgess, Dave Wheel and, Bill Weaver, Mr. Skeberdis-- Sponsor. Third Row: Mildred Gibbard, Virginia Ellis, Mary Ellen Delmore, Yvonne Spencer, Joyce Perkins, Doug Miller, Barbara Crawford, Beverly Harrison. Back Row: Richard Seidell, Jack Maison, Jay Schultz, Keith Owen, Daniel Kowalski, Richard Campbell, John Herrera, John Cramer, Gerald Stroman. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The Junior class started the year with a membership of fifty-four. Class officers for the year were! President--Jerome Kowalski, Vice-President--Steve Parnicky, Secretary--Dorothy Raetz, Treasurer--Judy Yntema, Student Board Representative--Marilyn Raetz. One of the chief goals ofthe class was to earn money for the Senior trip. A point system was set up and we have sponsored many activities such as bake sales, fudge sales, and pencil sales. A successful Junior Play was given March 5, and one of the outstanding events ofthe year was our Junior Prom. 24 Front Row: Steve Parnicky-- Vice President, Judy Yntema-- Treasurer, Jerome Kowalski -- President, Doroth Raetz--Secretary, Marilyn Raetz--Student Board Representative. Second Row: Carl Essenberg, Raymond Bissett, Lupe Villalpando, Larry Turner, Don Dresser, Gary Chandler. Third Row: Mr. Skeberdis--Sponsor, Russell Stroup, Charles Heil, Patty LePard, Sandra Ward, Beverly Sharrard, Tom Romine, Richard Upleger, Miss Force--Sponsor. Back Row: Eileen Stryker, Alice Jager, Roger Wagner, Bob Schmit, Lee Weyer, John Wielsma, Bruce Upleger, Agnes Tanis, Violet Miller. Absent: Ann Grettenberger, Edward Mott, Judy Tauck. Another outstanding event was the Freshmen Initiation. We had the Freshmen dress up as Comic-strip characters. The American history classes held a contest during the Community Fair. We all worked hard to see which class could have the best display. The losing class gave a party for the winners. The class officers had a meeting with representatives from different ring companies. We chose the Terryberry Ring Company. Thanks to Miss Force and Mr. Skeberdis for helping us in our projects. We are looking forward to even a better year in l95-4. Y 2 S Q l s Front Row: Mr. Roland--Sponsor, Leonard Schuneman-- Pres., Jack Stover-- Vice Pres., Shirley Brandt-- Treas., Barbara Ray--Sec., Nola Snyder--St. Bd. Rep., Mr. Hanson--Sponsor. Second Row: Ann Repits, Donna Groendyke, Nancy Smith, Sandra Bosker, Owen Whitkopf, Peter Skeberdis, Bob Harris, Raymond Gleasure, Deanna Dayton, Joan Hergerf. Third Row: Barbara Terpening, Jaan Hill, Clarence Erla, Alfred Campbell, Bill Elling, James Shayna, Delores Wilson, Carol Buckland, John Olivo. Back Row: Bob Mishler Bob Groendyke, Lyle Secord, Suzanne Folk, Ruth Knight, Laura Jakobowski, Johanna Swanson, Virgil Woods, Lawrence Dean, Douglas Campbell. SOPHOMORE CLASS The following officers were elected for the year l952-531 PreSlClef1T--l-e0UGl'Cl SClWUenm0n1 Vice' President--Jack Stover, Secretary--Barbara Ray, Treasurer--Shirley Brandt, Student Board Represent ative--Nola Snyder. Barbara Ray, a member of the Sophomore class was elected queen of Football. Each grade nominated one girl to be voted upon by the student body. Barbara was crowned queen at the Lapeer Football game. A dance was held in her honor following the game. Our class is working toward our senior trip in '55 by sponsoring dances, bake sales, and fudge sales. 26 S ,xi Front Row: Mr. Roland-- Sponsor, Delores Zehr, Leonard Schuneman-- Pres., Jack Stover-- Vice Pres., Shirley Brandt--Treas., Barbara Ray--Sec., Nola Snyder--St. Bd. Rep., Christine Cole, Mr. Hanson-- Sponsor. Second Row: Shirley Dean, Raymond Powers, Ronald Cischke, Susan Kilbreath, Marilyn Martz, Jauneta Sollman, Donald Herbert, Doug Steckley. Third Row: Charlotte Coldwell, Priscilla Brown, Lillian Powers, Steve Miller, Roger Delannoy, Leon Gibbard, Shirley Rickman, Margaret Taylor, Ploraiecm Frantz. Back Row: Mike Zahnow, Art Robert, David Kilbreath, Ronald Woodworth, Wayne Coffey, Clare Stephens, Roger Bonnema, Elaine Stern, Virginia Surclu, Charles Greenwald, Fred Radelt, Leonard VanDerPloeg, Ronald Herbert. Absent: Dan Burger, Doug Gould, Mark Hunter, Margaret Smailis, Jesse Torres, Richard Warner. df O X 'il ' i ll -30 ,i A ,-as 5 J X, ,ffm - ' Q ' bg, - f s, h L Sow refs 5 i 1 212, .' I 'J-.-gkzlg., wk 4 L J, 'r ' - ' , ff wi HV, i S F X 4 .,- - U Awsfaxzkyz . K f - ' 'S -, 'Vg ., I , ,, 27 as 5 Z ,, 'Q r fl .gy , X x Front Row: Marlene Stern, Louella Clark, Jim Frantz-- Vice President, Pauline Caldwell-- Student Board Representative, Beverly Vlieg-- Secretary, Jack Kaake-- President, Sandra Maples, Sharon Anderson, Mr. Coo er-- S onsor. Second Row: Karen Caldwell, Lois Jager, Margaret Stern, Mildred Van Dyke, Pat Benner, P P D l W t . Third Row: Edith Ryckman, Marilu Clemens, Eileen Rathka, Ester Sefcovic, Miriam Wittrig, e ores a son Erwin Raymond, Larry Upleger, Joe Carranza, Glen Stern, Jim Kirkbride, Betty Steffes. Back Row: Billy Stroman, John Duckworth, Douglas Hill, Isaac Ferrier, Tom Crisan, Harold Campbell, Clyde Berlinger, Ronald Muxlow. Absent: Mr. Devine-- Sponsor. FRESHMEN CLASS The Freshmen class of this year consists of seventy-two members. Early in September the following officers were elected. They are: President--Jack Kaake, Vice-President-- James Frantz I Secretary--Beverly Vlieg, Treasurer--Dorothy Hatfield, Student Board Representative--Pauline Cald- well. Sandra Folsom represented our class as a member of the Football Queen's Court, at one ofthe season's games. The Freshmen class made a float for the uhlomecomingn which represented David and Goliath. Those who helped make this float and donate supplies for it were, Lorraine Hoeksema, Kenny Gould, James Frantz, Pauline Caldwell, Naomi Metzger, Mary Lou Lepard, James Kirkbride, and Beverly Parnicky. 28 Front Raw: Mr. Devine--Sponsor, Marilyn Clark, Naomi Metzger, Pauline Caldwell--Student Board Repre- sentative, Jim Frantz-- Vice President, Jack Kaake-- President, Beverly Vlieg--Secretary, Charles Dockham Mr. Cooper--Sponsor. Second Row: Pat Smith, Carol Eddy, Kay Placeway, Beverly Parnicky, Ruth Wood- worth, Shirley Edwards, Janice Kalbfleisch, Lupe Guterriez, Gail Nelson. Third Row: Elaine Thatcher, Pat West, Lorraine Hoeksema, Marion Strump, Arlene Muir, Jane Rogers, Sandra Folsom, Gabriel Kowalski. Back Row: Doris Bromley, Wayne Samson, Dale Rowley, Junior Dotson, Duanne Maison, Gary Nelson, David Guzman, Fred King, Gail Bogart, Lupe White. Absent: Marilou LePard, Beatrice Jager, Dorothy Hatfield-- Treasurer, Wanda Hartel, Ken Gould, Violet Criscuolo, Janice Anderson. To make money for the class we sponsored a bake sale early in November. It was held at the Consumers Power Office. A sum of Sl6 was taken in as a result. Our class also held a roller-skating party at Collins Roller Rink in January. A good time was enioyed by all, Several of the class members have participated in the following activities: Senior Band, Re- serve Basketball, Cheerleading, Debate Teams, Ushers Club, and Glee Club. Two new members were welcomed to our class, they were Daniel Mathea from Detroit and Douglas Chrievid from Rose City. Mildred VanDyke, a member of our class, has moved to Florida. ' We wish to thank Mr. Cooper, our class sponsor, for helping us in all our activities throughout the year. First Row: Patsy Schneider, Patty Lovell, Reva Hoeksema, Richard Kirkbride--Treasurer, Dian Best-- Secretary, Jack Hoeksema-- Vice President, Julie Knight--President, Esther Villalpando, Mary McLean, Gail Lucas, Pauline Harman. Second Row: Carole Sue Henry, Janet Putnik, Catherine Robinet, Muriel Clarkson, Pat Koyl, Betty Harris, lvra Jean Coombs, Ann Matt, Charles Waterhouse, Larry Teal, Allen Scott Stanley Stover, Tom Blonde, Larry Dorow, Gary Folsom, Richard Brinker. Third Row: Richard Hall, Rose Mary Kaake, Nancy Bonnema, Judy Hallock, Dawson Whitkopf, Helen Parker, Sandra Sisson, Rosemary Shinaberry, Fidel Castillo, Donald Rowley, Gerald Greenman, Donald Reynolds, Lee Lucas, Mr. PeLong-- Co-Sponsor. Back Row: Bertha Muma--Sponsor, Jim Anderson, Alice Kathleen Skeberdis, Richard Day, Henry Green, Robert Vanderlip, Michael Chatterson, Daniel Finton, Lorraine Hill, Patsy Sweet, Marilyn Swailes, Dorothy Koenig, Doris Erla. Absent: Bruce Chatterson, Lois Kittle. Flower -Red Rose Colors - Blue and White Motto- The first step to greatness is to be honest. Last September our class of fifty-five members elected the following officers: Julie Knight- Presi dent, Jack Hoeksema -Vice President, Dian Best-Secretary, Richard Kirkbride -Treasurer, Miss Muma -Sponsor, Co-Sponsor- Mr. PeLong. During the first semester Rose May Toler transferred to Brown City and Raymond Mata transferred to Lapeer. Patty Lowell came to us from Lapeer in November. Dian Best, Richard Brinker, Nancy Bonnema, and Richard Day participated in Senior Band activi- ties. The Eighth Grade Girls' Glee Club, sponsored by Miss Gould, has performed on several occasions. The eighth grade again accepted the responsibility of distributing the Michigan Tuberculosis Christmas Seals in the community. By a popular vote ofthe class the following captains and co- captains were chosen: Dian Best and Jack Hoeksema Vs. Larry Dorow and Rose Mary Kaake. The remaining class members' names were drawn alternately for the two teams. With capable leadership and good-natured rivalry the two teams tied many times but finally as the contest closed Larry and Rose Mary's team won by a margin of 54.18. The total amount collected was S4l7.70. 30 , Q 4' 3 Front Row: Bronwen Van Wagoner, Barbara Goss, Frances Carranza, Mary Jane Brinker, Dale Campbell-- Vice President, Donald Snyder-- Treasurer, Sandra Stricker-- Secretary, Eva Wiegersma-- President. Second Row: Larry Touchette, Pauline Peaslee, Louisa Ramirez, Elaine Booth, Margaret Ann Green, Betty King, Mary Treadgold, Josephine Burgess, Miss Beverly Gould-- Sponsor. Back Row: Charles Vlieg, Larry Hatfield, Larry Martz, Fred Alverson, Bill Olivo, Jim Makadonsky, Billy Dotson, Allen Butler, Bob Lovell. Absent: Bob Heacock. The Fish Fry was a big success, W9 The turn-out good, the cooks the best. 1 U' mlaiuuu ,nm We .0- Q ' 1 X I 1' 'ffl S' sl Meg-4 ,ff The Senior Play was a lot of fun, I I ' But we sure were glad when it was done. . s 4 , Y '- ' ,V i' ' ' t VVVVKV x I LV I , Iggy , ii ' - I fy f I , JL, .ffifesgfr -fs 'F i - f . . ' , 'v f A ' ' ' . I' , 7 ' -Y M X? . .gg I L-:pg-zz-. V A ,V k . - -W t 1-g':'5g ' 4 ,.',f,-,QQ , . A' ,J - Lwxr.-,.. I A, Q 1 ' tg 't UC- ' . V' f . , oi if 1' - Ygj,.',.'- ,IQ .yfwlff ' 'J' 1, .-.P X qw, , , V f ,L F , 1 - fri ..-g14'lf'., ff' J' 1 .' . ' 'A ,' 1 -yu, 43,.i... z,, . ' F 'Oy , hath, , ,- f ' if 2 7' w - ,. 1 - 9 A -,, L. ' l. Q, 'ey' A , - up 1 1 1 T L ,Q . - - E? x T F V-'?4.f,z'f-?'w,' -N .. -f . . T T 11161 5 f - 4 1 ' , 'Ju' ' K K , , 1 le ,,,, f' All 'f' ' v i nth Gil i Front Row: Sally Henry, Connie Miller, Shirley Zahnow, Janet Van Conant, izabeth Bower, Joyce Smith, Judy Watkins, Marcia Strump, Judy Smith. Second Row: Howard Lucas, Kenneth Stephens, Harold Brinker, Jerald Touchette, Randall Clark, Byron Dawson, Ralph Clark, Larry Bogart, David Balabon, Franklin Renault, Colin Kaake, Gary Gibbard. Third Row: Tommy Herman, Kay Snaddy, Walter Richards, Katherine Burton, Kathryn Treadgold, Christopher Adams, Gordon Hoeksema, Nacho Ramirez, Earl Greenwald, Jim Ward, John Lengemann, Jerry Nykamp, Mrs. Helen Corneil. Back Row: Karen Stern, Karen Gass, Rosalie Anderson, Dorothy Hill, Mary Jo Maples, Suzann Jones, Pat Emerick, Jerry Wilson, Robert Wittrig, Sandy Ray. Absent: Dallas Brown, Reese Kittle, Kathryn Koyl, : E : J O r l f 5 E M X ii 5 i Q9 Front Row: Margie Mott, John Stapleton, Richard Dotson, Charles Brabb, Tom Pridmore, Ruth Seidell, Ruth Ann Brinker, Vicki Hallock, Patsy Hoeksema, Marguerite Watmuff, Larry Kinkle. Second Raw: Mrs. Gebo-- Teacher, David Rumery, Kurt Lucas, Rick Braidwood, Leroy Zuhlke, Kathleen Reek, Roy Raney, James Morrice, Jane Perkins, Nancy Williams, Duane Kohler. Back Raw: Carolyn Dean, Elizabeth Homer, Carolann Dewey, Larry Kennel, Dean Cramer, Peter Brabb, Margaret Skeberdis, Tom Bradburn, Barbara Fannin, Dianne Foster, Frances Burgess, Henry Gardner. Absent: John Gibbard, Nancy Koyl, Bonnie Schaaf, David Smith. WMM Gwffe Front Row: Bobby Day, Orval Dowling, Berbert Dahn, Robert Chriscinske, Dick PeLong, Ellen Henry, Donnie McNutt, Priscilla Smith, Susan Buike, David Butler. Second Row: Josephine Gomez, Marilyn Poley, FlOrer1Ce Harris, Carrol Simmons, Carol Teal, Wendell Samson, Loren Burton, Sharon Kaake, Frank Olivo, David TUCKSI' Back Row: Linda Herman, Mary Homer, Pauline Northrop, Dorothy Burton, James VanConant, Douglas Rowley Faye Vanderlip, Bobby Maison, Patricia Walraven, Margaret Duff, Miss Linekar. had Front Row: Gary Zuhlke, James Collins, Leonard Greenwald, Donald Nalin, Dale Turner, Gary Buike, Richard Heacock, Sally Dawson, Gail Priehs, Bobby Brown. Second Row: Bobby Brinker, Mildred PeLong, Michael Folk, Gerald Brinker, Karen Kennel, Vivian Burton, Nancy Hill, Keith Anderson, Melvin Greenwald, Mike Tavares, Jimmy Weaver. Back Row: Gail Nolin, Paul Brinker, Arthur Hatfield, David Williams, Douglas Perkins, Douglas Justin, Marianne Smailis, Alexandra Skeberdis, David Dotson, Rebecca Eckel, Larry Woodworth, Miss Shurnar. Front Row: Gloria Krafft, Ruth Ann Zuhlke, Carol Woodworth, Raymond Williams, Sharon Wilcox, Gary Hoeksema, Russell Seidell, James King, Jean Marie Lickley, Bob Mitchell, Barbara Payne, James Teal. Second Row: Marion Montney, Linda Whitkopf, Maxine Barchak, Brenda Hatfield, Barbara Mott, Larry Clark Carl Chackley, Tommy Gibbard, John Hobolth, Howard Koyl, Mary Lu Bradburn, Sharon Stenzel. Back Row: Miss Dragneff-- Teacher, Janet Youngs, Diane Kohler, Paula Gi bbard, Carol Ann Myers, Charles Childers, Peggy Scott, Gerald Schwan, Mary Knight, Barbara Tucker, Carol Bogart. Absent: Susan Lengemann. mid' J L I 1 in s ,,,,,,,,,:k,, K i , W, ,wi-,ah Y- Front Row: Alice Ann Brinkerf, Bobby Seidell, Mickey Sharrard, Sylvia Sue Cornell, Lois Ann Dorow, Charles Schonfeld, Jane Greenwald, Stanley Bovenf, Daniel Crisank, Donald Crisan , Sheila Northropf, Karen Griggf, Joyce Ann Montneyi. Second Row: Mary Jane Ray , Terry Saundersf, Billy Richards , Bobby Makedonskyf, Tommy Shullf, Junior Ramirezf, Connie Schoenberg, David Gibbard , Tammy Germaynef, Donna Harmonf, Donald Dennisf, Ray Childersf, Maryli Kehoef, Miss Farley. Back Row: Billy Schell, Delores Brionesf, Evelyn Treadgold, Kay Martz, Dennis Stricker, Leon Contreras, Anne Braidwood, Emily J ane Youngs, Brenda Clark, Gary Rc-y, Pamala Harley, Donald Chockley, Mary Remirez, Dawn Gena, Carol Priehs. Absent: Miss Carpenter, Penny Arndt, Peter Narlin, Barbara Schaaff. 'Pupils of Miss Carpenter who was absent. 1 KINDERGARTEN CA. M. Sectionj Front Row: Joan Gibbard, Nancy Hillman, Barbara Bonauentura, Dee Anne Geno, Barbara Kraft, Jimmy Whit- kopf, Janet Butler, Gail Schwan, Fred Joe Pe Long, Donny Ackerman, Ray Lucas. Second Row: Douglas Stenzel, Tommy Reek, Billy Lawrence, Donald Schauld, Joan Priehs, Linda Hoeksema, Michael Raymond, Doreen Lickley, Allen Buckland, Miss Cowe. Back Row: David Carl Ewbank, Dickie Van Den Berg, Lupe Contreras, Dale Buike, Janet Chriscinske, Harry Dawson Watmuff, Paul Anderson, Kerry Brookman, Dennis Dresser. Absent: Romita Childers, Robert Chockley, David Waterhouse. KINDERGARTEN QP. M. Sectionl Front Row: Candy Smith, Sandra Day, Mary Morrice, Jimmy Schiller, Mary Helen Trevina, Linda Stern, Larry Seidell, Marlena Mignery, Tommy Whitkopf. Second Row: Nelson Koyl, Bruce Churchill, Danny Dodge, Elizabeth Burton, Nancy Homer, Jimmy Wilcox, Virginia Cross, Joey Roy, Jimmy Nolin. Back Row: Miss Cowe, Martha Barchak, Diane Robinet, Jimmy Crego, Ricky Bogart, Angela Fay Lazar, Terry Anderson, Larry Pittenger. Absent: Angelina Ramirez, Josephine Ramirez, Jimmy Thomson. Line: Steve Parnicky, Jim Newcomb, Russ Stroup, Ron Marshall, Danny Fraga, Bob Harris, Don Showler. Back Field: Jesse Torres, Dick Campbell, Bob Edwards, Don Erla, Doug Miller. Third Row: Joe Car- ranza, Fred Dotson, Roger Coffey, Lupe Villalpando, Dave Kilbreath, Charles Dockham, Wayne Samson, Leon Gibbard, Dale Rowley. Back Row: Isaac Ferrier- -Mgr., Duane Maison, Al Campbell, Clare Stephens, Jack Stover, Tom Romine, Virgil Woods, Jack Maison, Lee Weyer, Dick Romine, Dick Muir, Fred Irish, John Herrera, Len Schuneman, Owen Whitkopf, Glen Stern, Billy Weaver, Dan Burger, Fred Radelt. Absent: Dan Erla .ln z, .W 0.1, .. Front Row: Dick Campbell, Steve Parnicky, Jim Newcomb, Russ Stroup, Ron Marshall, Danny Fraga, Bob Harris, Don Showler, Don Erla, Coach Powers. Second Row: John Herrera, Dick Muir, Jesse Torres, Len Schuneman, Lee Weyer, Jack Maison, Doug Miller, Virgil Woods, Bob Edwards. Third Row: Coach Pelong, Glen Stern, Lupe Villalpando, Fred Dotson, Wayne Samson, Dale Rowley, Fred lrish, Jack Stover, Leon Gib bard, Fred Radelt, Dave Kilbreath. Back Row: Don Burger, Joe Carranza, Owen Whitkopf, Billy Weaver, Clare Stephens, Dick Romine, Al Campbell, Duane Maison, Roger Coffey, Charles Dockham, Isaac Ferrier-- Mgr. Absent: Dan Erla Qaalfdall This year's squad demonstrated to the people as a whole that victory is not all we seek. So let each of us, whether superintendent, principal, coach, player, or spectator, emphasize the point that to win is welcome, and that to demonstrate superiority is one goal we are after. But let us not lose sight of the fact that the means employed are of greater consequence, and that the results we seek are not championships alone but victory of the player, the team, and the school over the temptations of unfair tactics. Championships will be forgotten but character is lasting. Adieus were said by nine seniors upon the completion of the season. Co-Captains, Jim Newcomb and Danny Fraga head the list, with the Most Valuable Player, Bob Edwards. Supporting these out- standing leaders were: Don Showler, Dick Romine, Ron Marshall, Fred Irish, Dan Erla, and Don Erla, Stat in Class C. So-long, you Seniors, you're regulars! Side by side you gave your best. Well done is the work you've finished, And the example you've set for the Will inspire those who will follow to carry on in groups you've led. Here's a toast to memories behind you and good luck for the years ahead! Jim Newcomb received recognition for his performance by being selected to the second team All rest Game lmlay Cnty Opponent Marine City 6 12 Romeo 20 7 Capac 46 0 Oxford 20 13 Lake Orion 14 12 Lapeer 13 27 North Branch l3 14 TRACK RECORD FOR IMLAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL loo R. Frenthevxay 10,4 1942 220 R. Frentheway--T. McCorry 24.0 i942-i946 440 R. Secor 54.4 1940 880 D. Kahler 2: 5,3 1941 Mile D. Kahler 4:4l.0 l94l l80 low hurdles L. Schuneman 22,2 1952 120 high hurdles A. Dorow 15,6 1947 880 relay Frentheway-Scott-Ward-Glosque l:35.0 1942 5l 0f PUf M- ll'iSl'l 43'5 i950 Pole vault A. Dorow 11'3 1946 High iump D. Maison 5'3' 1950 Bfofld iump Frentheway 21' 1942 TRACK PROSPECTS FOR 1953 Dick Campbell, Bob Schmidt, Leon Gibbard, Charles Heil, Jerry Kowalski, Russell Stroup, Clare Stephens, Al Campbell, lsaac Ferrier, Duane Maison, Bob Coenen, Steve Parnicky, Don Erla, Lyle Secord,.Dave Kilbreath, Charles Greenwald, Jim Frantz, Ron Woodworth, Roger Bonnema, Jack Stover, Lupe Villilapando, Roger Coffey, Leonard Schuneman, and Herman Cramer. 37 E L VARSITY BASKETBALL Front Row: John Herrera, Harold Tietz, Bob Edwards, Coach Lyle Powers, Dick Campbell, Don Erla, Herm Cramer. Back Row: Lupe Villalpando, Fred Irish, Owen Whitkopf, Dwain Hill, Clare Stephens, Steve Par- nicky, Don Erla, Dave Wheeland. Absent: Lee Weyer. -'F F RESERVES Managers-- Frankie Olivo, Jimmy Ward. Front Row: Dave Kilbreath, Lyle Secord, Charles Greenwald, Ron Woodworth, Jack Stover. Second Row: Duane Maison, Alfred Campbell, Isaac Ferrier, Roger Bonnema, Jim Frantz, Robert Stawecki. Back Row: Dale Rowley, Doug Hill, Fred Dotson, Fred King, Mr. PeLong--Coach Leon Gibbard, Jack Kaake, Jim Kirkbride, Wayne Samson. Absent: Robert Groendyke, Ron Herbert. Employing the attributes of a championship team, the Spartans surpassed expectations by ess tablishing themselves as the South Central League Champions. Although lacking in experience and height, the 'blue and gold' boys utilized their determination anddesire to excel to its full capacity. Their efforts enabled them to emerge victorious in l4 of l9 games. The efforts of Dick Campbell brought acclaim from the coaches as he received recognition by being placed on the All-State second team and on the League's first team. Bob Edwards reaped rewards as he established a new school-scoring record by scoring 297 points. By virtue of his fine abilities, he won the Most- Valuable Player Award and was selected by an unaminous vote upon the All-League squad. The outstanding performance of Harold Tietz brought about his selection as Captain of this team of champions. .Herman Cramer proved invaluable to the club as he demonstrated the unique ability to rebound and handle the ball. SEASON TOTAL l952-l953 F.G Attempts Pct. F.'l1M F.T. Pct. P.F Points Edwards l l9 3l5 37.8 59 l05 57.3 43T 297 Campbell 69 242 28.5 46 93 49.2 48T l84 Tietz 52 l45 35.9 34 68 51.5 50 l39 Cramer 36 125 28.8 58 93 62.4 34 l30 Whitkopf 38 l l2 36.5 23 37 62.2 35 99 Hill l4 5l 28.6 l7 42 40.5 4lT 45 Erla, Don 9 35 25.7 8 l8 44.4 llT 26 Herrera 2 l3 l 5,54 l l 22 50.0 0 l 5 Stephens 2 9 22.2 4 5 80.0 3 8 Irish 2 3 33.3 l 2 50.0 l 5 Bonnema 2 6 33.3 l 2 50.0 2 5 Parnicky l 4 25.0 l 4 25.0 2 3 Weyer l 7 14.3 0 0 00.0 9 2 Erla, Dan l 2 50.0 0 0 00.0 3 2 Villalpando 0 2 00.0 0 0 00.0 2 0 Campbell, Al 0 l 00.0 0 0 00.0 2 0 EQ 348 l 072 32.5 264 487 54.2 285 960 50.5 ave. per game THE HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS OF SENIORS Player F.G F.T.M. El Ave. P. F. Points Edwards l28 8l l 33 60.9 74T 337 Tietz 52 36 70 51 .4 50 l 40 Cramer 36 58 93 62.4 34 130 Hill l6 l9 50 38.0 50T 5l Erla, Don 9 8 18 44.4 llT 26 Irish 2 l 2 50.0 l 5 Erla, Dan 0 00.0 3 2 39 ll Y Q' 'Y YF iii X if if if l l I I-mln' 1 n Front Row: Bob Edwards, Lee Weyer, Lyle Powers-Coach, Steve Parnicky, Don Erla, Len Schuneman, Don Showler. Back Row: Clare Stephens, Fred Irish, Dick Campbell, Owen Whitkopf, Russ Stroup, Dan Fraga, Herm Cramer, Bob Harris, Jack Spalding. TRI-COUNTY CHAMPIONS ln a farewell gesture to the Tri-County League, the Spartans left an undefeated record in addition to being sole heir to the throne of Champions. This club holds the distinction of possessing lmlay City's only perfect season in baseball according to existing records. Graduation claimed two of the team's regulars, Capt. Jerry Stern and Doug Maison. Both will be missed but with the return of the squads most valuable player, Steve Parnicky, and his battery mate, Lee Weyer, this team poses as a serious threat to all of its opponents. Don Erla wielded the big stick on this championship outfit by posting a lusty 539 average. SEASON RECORD lmlay City 6 Capac 1 lmlay City 4 , Oxford 2 lmlay City 3 Rochester 2 lmlay City 'll Almont 2 Imla Cit 3 Lapeer 0 Imlqzf CHI: 3 Lake Orion O lmlay City 10 Q Brown City 0 lmlay City 10 Romeo l 40 awie GM: ii Front Row: Dan Erla--Treasurer, Steve Parnicky-- Vice President, Coach Lyle Powers, Don Erla-- Presi- dent, Dick Muir--Secretary. Second Row: Len Schuneman, Jack Stover, Bob Harris, Dave Wheeland, Doug Miller, Jack Maison, Danny Fraga, Jay Schultz, Fred Irish. Third Row: Bob Coenen, Bob Edwards Russ Stroup, Dick Campbell, Herm Cramer, John Herrera. Back Row: Don Showler, Ron Marshall, Bruce ,Upleger, Lee Weyer, Bob Schmit, Dick Romine, Dwain Hill. Physical exercise is advocated as one of the means of attaining a healthy development. The concentration of Varsity athletics on this phase in addition to constantly challenging the individ- uals mental alertness promotes a well-rounded personality. The basic desire of youngsters to ex- cel creates the favorable trend in sports to develop leadership. The Varsity Club of our school is honored by including the boys pictured above in its fold. This group, working as a team, has successfully completed several activities largely through the competent leadership of President Don Erla. V-Varied C-Clean M l A-Activities They may sound your praise and call you great R-Reclaim L-Living They may single you out for fame, S-Spiriwal But you must work with your running mate I-Insight U,UnifieS Or you'll never win the game, T-To For never the work of life is done Y-Youth B,Bro,hers By the man with a selfish dream For the battle is lost or the battle is won By the spirit ofthe team. lt's playing your best for the team, lad, As hard and as clean as you can, a trail, That .makes any game worth It you can't be the sun, be a star. the playing- - It isn't by size that you win or you fail, Be the best of whatever you are. lt you can't be a highway, then iust be But more, it makes you a man. 04744411 0 Judy Newle Lou. K Jdlld YIOTL N Iwo fu Ralwufe 0 'Q A fi 2 X r K 1 Cha rzoffe 5.2-JJ 'rim 3 .Marilyn J vi , A L Cfavol 43 9.14. 4. K Front Row: Margaret Stern, Gail Bogart, Pat Le Pard, Barbara Crawford--Sgt. at Arms, Nellie Lou Simmons-- Vice Pres., Sandra Ward--Pres., Ann Grettenberger--Sec., Joyce Perkins--Treas., Carol Buckland, Ruth Knight, Helen Parker. Second Row: Julie Knight, Dolores Watson, Virginia Surdu, Beverly Vlieg, Yvonne Spencer, Marilyn LePard, Judy Yntema, Nola Snyder, Lorraine Hoeksema, 'Sandra Maples, Miss Smith--Sponsor. Third Row: Pat Schneider, Elaine Stern, Barbara Ray, Nancy Smith, Judy Taack, Sandra Bosker, Shirley Brandt, Joan Hergert, Eileen Stryker, Back Row: 'Christine Cole, Charlotte Caldwell, Priscilla Brown, Gail Nelson, Marilyn Clark, Rosemary Kaake, Dian Best, Judy Hallock , Marion Strump. 1 'Visitors 'V 'YW' View ,ge -an ,F 5 1' - f' 'NP N 3-F C O IL QI l l 4.62.4 I ,za -if Front Row: Bill Patow--Sentinel, Len Schuneman--Sec., Bob Coenen-- Vice Pres., Mr. Pfister--Adviser, Eugene Walker--Pres., Stan Walker--Treas. Second Row: Clyde Berlinger, Gary Nelson, Fred Radelt, Leonard VanDerPIoeg, Doug Steckley, Carl Essenburg, Ron Cischke, Glen Stern, Ron Vantine, Ron Muxlow, Billy Stroman. Third Row: Bob Mishler, Steve Miller, Wayne Coffey, Roger Delannoy, Ray Bissett, Ervin Dowling, Max Seidell, Jerry Kowalski, George Ludington. Back Row: Jim Frantz, Isaac Ferrier, Chuck Erla, Bruce Upleger, Jim Coffey, Gerald Stroman, Russell Stroup, Larry Turner, Don Dresser, Gary Chandler, Roger Coffey. Absent: Doug GouId-- Reporter, Ken Gould, Steve Parnicky, Dan Burger. STANDING COMMITTEE Supervised Farming Co -operation Community Service Leadership Earning and Saving Recreation Scholarship Conduct ot Meetings CHAPTER PROGRAM ECHOES CHAIRMEN Larry Turner Doug Steckly .lerry Kowalski Doug Gould Ron Cischke Russ Stroup Roger Dellannoy Max Seidell SOME ACTIVITIES Helped greenhands start farming. Dairy herd improvement. Planted lawn by Vocational building. Partic- ipated in District Grain Show. School -Community Fair. Tested milk for tarmers. Sent delegates to Kansas City. Sent delegates to Lansing. Sent officers to camp at Caseville Planted IO acres of wheat. Sold pop at Imlay City Fair. Greenhand initiation. Recreation nights. Fish Fry at State Park. Publish F.F.A. Annual. Award outstanding F.F.A. Senior. Plan new chapter constitution. Buy new chap- ter equipment. 45 4.4.4. Tl - o :x - ZJ o 2 r'n Q. 1. :r JU -4 n z- 3 Q :I . Z Q - -4 I' o c Q Q 3 0 : Ill . DU na 4 ru 1 -4 'U Q 'I 3 n Z' sc . Z Q 1 no 3 Q uw -4 'H c 3 'U . . cn no o 'K cn -.- Q - N4 g c : aa T' o n X' 0 . . 'U-I - ro -Q 'vu c 'K rn 'W . 'Z 'LQ -1 -4 I ' o c U c :i sa fn N4 . . 4 n an 'U 'T cn III 'Q. ai J .:, Z Q -1 0 : 'U Q VI n c 'O . . 1 -1 0 V! Q. rn :i J' Z Q -. -4 F' o c O Q 3 'U a' 0 :'s I' c Q :s 3 0 S Q -1 Q. . I 92 -3- fa If 30 30 RJ mi U1 IJ:- J wi? SQ 2111 -2'Y'. . uv :rm S2 no -: 50.0. F? o -.S ,,,. gl! Cm nun 3' m 52 P: 1.3 2? 3. min -+2 cu ,un -no QI' J :Z '93 D SQ -.Q 2.2- Qui no JD . 'n -10 S2 2. sNN4 ,-:a o QE' J-1 : Io -.., ... 'cu c.o o: se: OD o 4-'IJ om Q-1 3? :: mu: ,,. -C 4 o :s : 4m an ga rn .: n rn ml' -711 -1 Q J ,n -m VI O -. Q VI 'ul 2 . I' c 'o m Q c 1 as -. .-. m N . W Q -1 U- Q -1 Q -I 2 3 Q an E' W Q n nr' I o 2 Z Q 2. N? :1 RJ Q n -0' N . U1 52 3--1 -.cn gf C 3 -52 cn T13 2'5 .Sr-- 0.3 Og- en :: SSO . 3 Q3 EGM 05' fm? m90- Q. gl 'c-i ooo. -io Q.3O fe? X02 5'-Q. Tg' N4 cn .121 231 -. m N4 254 3070 Chffln DJX' 3:3 2-Jin Q-P K iam .U-.rn ..m4 Q32 UI 1 .n.4 4i -.g,I 2.29. 002 -0-l'.up . o ir? -o -.L guna '53 LS? is P3 rr. VI GZ 9-S ..n g-'4 Dm 05'- vs HN .X .S .141-1 '4' . QS QXQMAKfl?g O- o 'fb , A-7 yu-l '- I ' .M . O i Q an f t .O Nsvgiho We are the huilders ot homes -- homes for America's future -- homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams. Purpose: The purpose of our F. H.. A. is to promote a growing appreciation of the ioys and satisfactions ot hornemalung. To emphasize the importance ot worthy home membership. To encourage democ- racy in home and community lite. To worlc for a good home and family lite tor all. To promote international good will. To foster the development of creative leadership in home and commu- nity life. To provide wholesome individual and group recreation. To further interest in home economics. din Glad Mr. Powers - Sponsor, June Locke - Secretary, Sandra Bosker - Vice Pres. Joanne Cava- naugh -President, Ann Grettenberger-Treasurer, Ruth Knight -Scrap Book Keeper, Christine Cole- Reporter, Margaret Taylor, Deanna Dayton, Richard Muir, Mary Ann Hal- stead, Nellie Lou Simmons. The Latin Club was formed later than usual this year n yhyz under the new sponsorship of Mr. Powers. iw' K 'V Un February 3 we went to Detroit to see the play, The Country Girl. Among the other activities was our annual Latin Bdn- X i quet and a party with the past members of the club. 5 . A new charter was drawn up and we had a very success- I, ' ful year. w 5 , Hlufh tlstlj Ulanne r we M 0Ifgt it .., vm , - in 1 N ,Q-2' sr K ii . .- H'-L 11 il! Ch vi stine 71 x 47 Sfzanidfa 0 ad Front Row: Ruth Knight, Judy Yntema--Treasurer, Dick Muir-- President, Lucy Criscuolo-- Vice President, Martha Newlin--Secretary, Carol Buckland. Back Row: Joan Burgess, Susan Kilbreath, Jean Chisnell, Miss Smith-- Sponsor, Mary Ellen Delmore, Margaret Gray, Betty Mott. The Spanish Club this year consisted of I2 members, all of whom are believed to have a lcnowl edge of Spanish. The meetings were supervised by our sponsor, Miss Janet Smith. The activities for the year included learning Spanish Christmas carols and other Spanish songs caroling in the halls, a Christmas party complete with a Hpinatan, and a Spanish movie. We held some fudge sales to build up the treasury when it began to get low. We had a few meetings, scattered here and there through the year, paid our dues, and had some fun along with it all. Q N Y . Am in .ii 11' wg 1?1,LL'Q'lee emi C P C SENIOR GIRPLgCi.EE CLUB Front Row: Joanne Burgess, Ann Repits, Delores Zehr, Marilyn Martz, Gail Nelson, Marilyn Clark, Lupe Gutierrez. Second Row: Miss Beverly Gould-- Director, Joanne Terpening, Janice Kalbfleisch, Bonna Hartel Lillian Powers, Juanita Sollman, Delores Wilson. Back Row: Donna Groendyke, Barbara Terpening, Patricia Benner, Margaret Stern, Arlene Muir, Jane Rogers, Gail Bogart. Absent: Wanda Hartel, Dorothy Hatfield, Beatrice Jaaer. EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS GLEE CLUB Front Row: Patricia Lovell, Reva Hoeksema, Patricia Koyl, Mary McLean, Muriel Clarkson, Gail Lucas, Patricia Schneider, Betty Harris, Julie Knight. Second Row: Miss Beverly Gould--Director, Judy Hallock, Carole Sue Henry, Janet Putnik, Esther Villalpando, Pauline Harmon, Ann Mott, Alice Skeberdis, Rosemary Shinaberry, Sandra Sisson. Back Row: Rosemary Kaake, Ivra Jean Combs, Lorraine Hill, Dorothy Koenig, Marilyn Swailes, Helen Parker, Patsy Sweet, Catherine Robinet, Doris Erla, Absent: Lois Kittle. Ewa! Front Row: David Balabon, Mary Treadgold, Suzaan Jones, Christopher Adams, Allen Butler, Charles Brabb, Jane Perkins, Rosalie Anderson. Second Row: Janet Van Conant, Kathryn Treadgold, Peter Brabb, Larry Kennel, Randall Clark, Jerald Touchette, Fred Alversan, Charles Vlieg, Larry Touchette, Ralph Clark, Larry , obert Wittrig. Back Row: Donald Snyder, Colin Kaake, Mr. Devine-Dir ctor. 8 Martz R i US. Hi or-y ma Tri P , 51 gl. Front Row: Pauline Caldwell, Elaine Thatcher, Judy Yntema, Don Showler-- Vice President, Jack Spalding-- President, Mary Lou Dungey-- Secretary-Treasurer, Marilyn Clark, Christine Cole, Naomi Metzger. Second Row: Mr. Hanson-- Sponsor, Sandra Bosker, Judy Taack, Ann Grettenberger, Sandra Ward, Barbara Ray, Karen Caldwell, Lorraine Hoeksema, Nola Snyder, Yvonne Spencer, Joyce Perkins. Back Row: Joanne Cavanaugh, Dan Erla, Fred lrish, Mary Lou Campbell, Dan Fraga, Ruth Knight, Bob Edwards, Ron Marshall, Bonna Hartel. M meme W Front Raw: Christine Cole, Ruth Knight, Elaine Thatcher, Marilyn Clark, Pauline Caldwell. 52 Back Row: Judy Taack, Mr. Hanson--Sponsor, Sandra Basker. Wfaaie Glad Front Row: Peter Skeberdis-- Reporter, Jay Schultz--Secretary, Jerry Kowalski, Orville Smith, John Wielsma, Russell Stroup-- Vice President, Roger Coffey-- Treasurer, Richard Campbell-- President, Mr. Skeberdis-- Sponsor. Second Row: David Guzman, Dale Rowley, George Ludington, Charles Heil, Jack Stover, David Wheeland, Harold Finton. Back Row: Bill Patow, Keith Owen, Dan Kowalski, John Cramer, Fred King. Absent: Douglas Steckly lSecond Semesteri. Several movies have been produced by the Movie Club. A colored film was made of High School students leaving the building lFall of 19503. The grade students were filmed on the playground against an autumn colored background, showing recess activities. Movies were made of the Fresh- man lnitiation the past two years. The club members of 1951-52 filmed themselves in a disappear- ing act. A movie was made of the Lapeer Game Parade this year. The Movie Club is planning to make more movies with 8mm film. Noon movies, projecting pictures in classes, and helping community organizations with film shows keeps us busy. An annual event eagerly looked forward to, is the Pot-Luck Party. 1 I 1 'A X ' . b 4 slr , . X' Q 1- ,O' hh 4' U.. f CILCI7, as tsl! QA' 'lu 0 . 'W 1 'Q ..,,l T ltlb '99 Wh...-,A Q.,-.-Q . ' 5 ' Glad Front Row: Barbara Talmage-- Reporter, Alma Jean Clarkson--Secretary-Treasurer, Lois Touchette President, Mr. Roland- Sponsor, Patty LaPard-- Vice President. Second Row: Marilyn Martz Flora Jean Frantz, Margaret Taylor, Lucy Criscuolo, Christine Cole, Virginia Surdu. Back Row: Joan Hill Carolyn Turner, Alice Jager, Roberta Bissett, Barbara Terpening, Donna Groendyke, Joanne Terpening Gail Bogart Deanna Dayton, Ruth Knight. Absent: Dorothy Hatfield. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club is one of our most important service clubs. lt is our respon- sibility to help students in book selections, charging books in and out, and keep- ing magazines and all books in order. This is a sizable iob. For the first time, a Library Science class has been instituted this year with Mr. Roland as the teacher. Together, the Library Club and Library Science class work toward a common goal -- a good library. All books have been classified, inventoried, and catalogued this year. The club now has three awards given to the three librarians rendering the most serv- ice to the library and the school. We hope we have served you well in the past year. 1....-,4,. Hank em Front Row: Richard Romine, Barbara Smith, Tom Romine, Nellie Lou Simmons, Jack Maison--Secretary- Treasurer, 7th hr. English Literature class, Joanne Cavonaugh --Secretary-treasurer, Sith hr. English Litera- ture class, Bob Coenen, Mary Ellen Delmore, Gene Walker. Second Row: Roberto Bissett, Gary Chandler, Joanne Terpening, Daniel Kowalski, Mary Ann Halstead, Jerry Kowalski, Judy Yntema, Bill Weaver, Marilyn LePard, Dick Seidell, Ann Grettenberger, Sandra Ward. Third Row: Carl Essenberg, Keith Owen, Bill Patow, Doug Miller, Mary Lou Dungey, Mary Lou Campbell, Bonna Hartel, Harold Finton, June Locke, Mr. Roland-- Sponsor. Back Row: Jay Schultz, John Cramer, Jerry Stroman, Roger Wagner, Charles Heil, Don Showler, Thom Wagner, Max Seidell, Duane Chisnell, Bob Schmit, Bruce Upleger. Absent: Jim Coffey Herm Cramer Dwain Hill, Fred Irish, Shirley Kane, Jim Newcomb, Lois Touchette, John Herrera, Ed Mott, Lupe Villalparido TEEN -AGE BOOK CLUBS The Teen Age Book Clubs were formed with one sole purpose in mind--to stim- ulate reading in the American and English Literature Classes. To do this, it was recognized that books are expensive, therefore, it will be necessary to find a source for good, yet low-priced books. So, in connection with the Scholastic Mag- azine Publisher, Mr. Roland has obtained for us paper editions of good books--both fiction and non -fiction. For every four books we buy, we get one free. Bofh The fifth and seventh hour English Classes have been formed into Teen-Age Book Clubs. icAez 7aJW14 Glad vw.. Front Row: Marilyn Martz, Shirley Edwards, Frances Grassel, Leota McLean, Marlene Strump-- President, Betty Mott, June Locke, Luanne Ward. Second Row: Susan Kilbreath, Sandra Maples, Roberta Bissett, Joan Hill, Elaine Stem, Floraiean Frantz, Lois VanDerPloeg, Alma Jean Clarkson, Mr. Cooper--Sponsor. Back Row: Kay Placeway, Margaret Stern, Gail Bogart, Pat LePard, Marcia Hoeksema, Martha Newlin, Joyce Ennis KarenB onne ma. W S li A 5 1 if E I- it H35 Front Row: Leota McLean, Jean Chisnell, Joan Hergert--Secretary, Joyce Ennis-- Vice President, Lois VanDerPloeg--President, Frances Grassel--Treasurer, Bonna Hartel, Shirley Brandt. Second Row: Gail Nelson, Alice Jager, Louella Clark, Edith Ryckman, Ruth Ellen Woodworth, Roberta Bissett, Elaine Stern, Coil Bogart, Miss Smith--Sponsor. Third Row: Agnes Tanis, Kathy Ferrett, Marilyn Martz, Joan Hill, Mar- lene Stern, Floraiean Frantz, Betty Diller, Margaret Stern, Pat Benner, Lois Jager. Back Row: Margaret Gray, Mildred Gibbard, Barbara Smith, Janice Kalbfleisch, Pat Smith, Carol Eddy, Eileen Stryker, Marilyn Raetz, Virginia Ellis, Beverly Harrison. Absent: Shirley Kane. 56 CAN YOU IMAGINE-- Joyce Perkins with nothing to talk about or going one clay without saying a word? Marion Pascut a peroxide blond? Joanne Terpening without some gum? Harold Tietz fEwolJ weighing 350 lbs? Margaret Gray with straight hair? i f H Ronald Marshall with a pug nose? W. Karen Bonnema smoking cigars? ZDAWMY' Dave Wheeland giving up 'women' for life? Fraga or Spalding acting sensible? Lois Vanderploeg without freckles? ,,,,. Lee Weyer wearing size two shoes? 1 Lx Don Dresser the school sheik? XS 1 Leota McLean acting loud? Barbara Crawford becoming dignified? Barbara Talmage out till 3 o'clock? Beverly Sharrard on time for school the morning after the night before? Bob Edwards a bench warmer for the football, basketball, or baseball team? Joan Cavanaugh without a smile? Bill Weaver without a cackle like a hen? Bruce Upleger toe dancing at the Ziegfield Follies? Stan Walker walking straight? Ed Klug with a clean shave? Dan Erla forgetting how to milk a cow? Mary Lou Campbell losing her diamond? Bob Coenen wearing short trousers? Tom Wagner not a walking dictionary? Mary Lou Dungey a bum? A ,, J :ti ' ,gil f A7 if t. K PN C4 Bonna Hartel being on time? A- 'W A Marlene Strump stepping out on Don? V H J Dwain Hill getting an 'A' average? N. ,, - ,f ' Judy Taack not having any pep? f if.. NNNJ - I , Dick Seidell shy at the sight of a girl? ix,-J, b' i J Frances Grassel being six feet tall? ' x 7-8 George Ludington starring in the role 'I Want a Little Loving V-8.1L from You?' ' J-fl Tommy Romine popular with the principal? Ann Grettenberger flunking? Joyce Ennis without a powder puff? Coach Powers smoking a corn cob pipe? Luanne Ward not bleaching her hair? Dick Muir the Democratic President of the United States? iZcldij.nvolf'T1d2rt'l1l:esli:l!I,g hall giss Flolrrirz 'gou were born to be writer. An wain i : ow's thot' Th: lzilrregzcgzehzl-iggitig Miss Force: 'You have a splendid ear for a pen.' Jack Maison: 'Wonder what is the matter with Mr. Wheeler's eyes, Doug Miller: Why? Jack Maison: 'The other day in the office he asked me three times where my hat was and it was on mv head all the time. smmu D'Wi'so FOI' c hJ'V d M. Sfrump M.Pascuf ' wo occ 'vm J. Tauck Y. Spencer A. Clarkson-L. McLean-D.Wilson , P. Caldwell B. Smnh B.Vlieg-C. Vlieg D. M'lI B. Talmage-A. Clarkson ' er L. Clark-E. Dowling The A B C of Seniordom -is for Alma, a Senior, of course, and as for wisdom, she's a reli- able source, -is for Barbara, a Senior, 'tis true, when Tom is around she never feels blue. -is for Coenen--a popular 'guy', for 'it's on him the girls all spy. -is for Don and for Dungey, mean- ing one or two, and many are the things theseltwo can do. -is for Edwards who never will run, unless it's from classes for having his fun. -is for Fraga, who makes us all laugh, he's too corny for words with his constant chaff. -is for George, who'll make a good farmer. l hear from the girls, he's quite a charmer. -is for happiness we hope to find. To us in the future, perhaps fate will be kind. is for Irish as big as you please. He stands iust as high as Dwain Hill's knees. -is for Joan, we all like her style. You seldom see her minus a smile. -is for Kaake who doesn't look quite like a lover. But remember, girls, 'you can't iudge a book by its cover.' --is for Locke--not too fast, not too slow. When she starts blush- ing, it's surely a 'go.' --is for Marshall, the Government star. He never looks at his book--except from afar. X.. N--is for Newcomb, more commonly 'Jim As the football captain he made 'em 'step in.' O--istfor Orville, a bit quiet at times, but when you look at his marks, he's smart, that's a sign. --is for Pascut, so full of pep, you'll have to hurry to keep in step. Q--is for quickness, also for quiet. That's the whole class when there isn't riot. --is for Richard Muir, a fast work- ing man, though he takes time off to tease when he can, is for Strump, the editor-in-chief, lf it weren't for her, our annual'd be brief. --is for Tom,'whom we know so well, If this were a debate, a long story he'd tell. --is for Unity, a golden possession, In old I C H Sit has made some progression. V--is for Val erie, so gentle and sweet, nevertheless her by-word is 'Where shall we meet?' W--is for Wheeler and iust between you and me, a sweet little house- wife soon she will be. is for 'X-it' which the Seniors will do. When we get enough wisdom we 'll leave here, too. is for yarns which Ed Klug can tell. They're so completely untrue that laughter they swell. is tor zoom, the way students go. When skipping school they surely aren 't slow. J. T. KA mere Junior, J ...www - R. Repifs-K. Ferreff rr f SF' V Q 1' .Q 555 J. Word L. Weyer- F. Olivo xnxx! J W W,U, .ti 1 N V In QR Q 5-g,buM F Lkrk 1 D. Showl er ff AK L. McLean-R. CI orlcson F. Grosse!-K. Ferrer? L. Von Derploeg 3 N Metzger-M Sfrump-E THGTCIWSI' P Lepard G Bo uri R. Bonnema-C. Stephens-D. Campbell . . . D - . 9 60 In The Good Old Days .. V' REEK SHELL SERVICE Service is our busin THAYER' q Just arrived: A carload of Allis Chalmer tractors at ess, M' BOSKERS on M-53 February 20, 1053 Mr. Rolland: 3arl':ara, l'm afraid l'II never see you in Heaver' 3arbara Crawford: Whatcha been doin' naw? S VARIETY STORE Tots in Teens Service with a friendly smile from Marlene and Marion. Service from Karen with G Smile. Dick Muir: l'm a Republican because my father was one. Mr. Cooper: lsarcasticallyj 'li your grandfather had been a crook and so on down, what would you be? Dick Muir: A Democrat PUTNAM'S DRUG STORE PRE DEAN'S DR G SCRIPTIONS U STORE a-ff, df-:M V, V, Bba A UI' YG. f YOU! Sel'VICea wwf, .,,-W , v 1 IMLAY CITY HI-SPEED On these pages we have attempted to show the friendly feeling that exists between our school and the business people of lmlay City. We appreciate the help they have given L5 in the publishing of our 1953 Spartan. 'Tom Wagner: l wish l could revise the alphabet. Pure Oil Products. M-53 and M-21 r X F. A. SCHOENHAL'S MOTOR SALES Dodge-Plymouth Motor Cars Dodge Job-rated Trucks Ba,-bam Talmage: WI-gy? Phone 81 lmlay City, Michigan Thomas: I'd put U and l closer together. DELONG'S 5g to 51.00 Store CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 53 62 Y MACDONAL D'S JEWELRY STORE CHOWN IGA MARK ET Glee and Jerry Chown BUSH'S SERVICE BLACKS CORNERS ROAD GROCERIES AND MEATS Mr, Skeberdisz What is a skeleton? Tommy Romine: 'A skeleton is a man with his outside off and his insides out. SHULL SALES AND SERVICE Standard Oil Products Pontiac Service Early to bed and early to risep And your girl goes out with the other guys. Danny Fraga: 'May I have the last dance with you?' Shirley Kane: You've had it. MOBILGAS CIark's Friendly Service COL E'S DRY CLEANING Rely on Christine BAIRD'S HARDWARE Visitor: 'Are ou a student. 4 Y The joke Editor rmy work until His brains and hands are sore, But some poor duffer's sure to say, Gee, l've heard that before. gn ff Ain't it so? lt's easy enough to lie pleasant When nothing at all goes amiss, But the man worth while ls the man who can smile When te reads, such Iunk as this. Miss Hammond: 'll believ gradual Sndallal-I eowanos BROUPOEPS Am Jalan, mlcluqu. 1953 Hats Off! A Senior stood on a railroad track, The train was coming fast. The train got off the railroad track, And let the Senior pass. e you missed my class yesterday. ll Herm Cramer: No, I just go to school here. Harold Tietz: No, not in the least. i I 1 4 l 1 1 R I E Q I Y 1 1 ,II l v V 1 p V- 1 ggi? V. ME i -A , 5 vi :JT 1 if I-:X H-'U 5' U vu ,Y if L: H: A vt 1 ,V -Jr :V , 4 :E -Y -I V S 155535522-SW?assivigigsmggs-ifRi-E5522 LM Awggnmvwg ?'EJM:MJ-FLL' 'agar' LTZFA EQ. I N5 br Eg-9 u ggzigx .I gmWzmgrcizwglrhr::innbi: l V 1 D A2 'ml - I X If h 'Pg '-