Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

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RAYMOND LOWER- Lover - Ray can often be seen rid- ing his motor scoooter or prac- ticing for his expert rifleman's rank. This tall, dark-haired lad plays trumpet in Band and in Dance Band. Ray is a squadron pilot in the Air Scouts, and plans his future in the clouds. GERALD MARTIN - This Can't Be Love - LeRoy's genial grin was seen in Band, F.F.A., and Chorus. His trom- bone solo was placed in second division in the Solo and En- semble Contest in Greenville. He played baseball for two years. After school he clerks in a downtown store. FRED MELLINGER - Ain't Misbehavingn - Mel earned his letter in basketball last season. An outdoor sports en- thusiast, he enjoys swimminrr. skiing, bowling, and construct- ing model airplanes. Air Scouts claim his membership. A pleas- ing personality won him hosts of friends. QQ? H MONROE MacPHERSON - With My Head in the Clouds - Stocky Monroe's hobbies include archery and collecting phonograph records. Mac be- longed to F.F.A. and Junior Farm Bureau, and after gradu- ation plans to help his father at their hatchery. MORRIS McCORD - Don't Fence Me In - Red-headed, bashful Mort is quite a hunter and a shark at billiards. He was a member of the F.F.A. and played on the agrarian basket- ball and softball teams. He cavorted about the country in a familiar Model A. Class Song-Patricia Clay John Barnes Roger Buxton. Class Poem - Helen Baker. DONNA MIER - It Had To Be You - A shy but win- some miss, Donna leaves her alma mater to help speed up the production line. Her easy go- ing manner enabled her to take all the worries and weariness of school studies and activities in her stride. JOHN MOORE - More and More - Long John was a basketball star for three years, receiving honorable mention as center on an All-State team, and won two letters in foot- ball. He was F.F.A.'s parlirnen- tarian and basketball coach. His shy. likeable personality was missed after mid-term. GENE McPHERSON Hes My Cuy Gene wll he handsome candidate for a col lege campus unless the army needs him His dutles as pres: dent of the FFA kept him busy his Sophomore year Gene s motto is Work when you work and loaf when you aren t work mg CHARLES MARBLE Little Jazz Chuck blew a sweet trumpet for four years in band and was a member of a private dance orchestra In free mo ments he often rode the tall of Ray Lowers motor scooter Bowling IS one of his favorite pastimes and he was treasurer of a school league. ROBERT MUNDT - Dark Eyes - Bob devoted his talents as a pitcher on the 1946 baseball squad. He is an ardent participant in skating, baseball, track, and hunting. Girls are attracted by his good looks and amiability.

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GEORGIABELLE JENKS - Georgia on My Mind - Georgie is a charter member of the class of '46, as she has come up through the grades with the class. She is fond of ' singing, dancing, giving parties, and also traveling. Her after- graduation plans are shrouded in mystery, bu-t it has leaked out that she plans to be mar- K I 5 avg., 1. M . we af- : '- -wwrsf I Z sff1:fzs,5egf,::w., ff,. ..::,.- -. .,,.,,,5.5 T ME' Sf: fs f - . 1-1. .. sr gi. L,-, -.fa c-ff cm... J ,., , .:..,.,., ,ft M . saga? J. 'A Mp as Gifs.. ., SN '5 Q , 4 eu 55 S is 3 is 6 3 Q Q .3 f . , ...La ,,., . g?f?f+fz 5 ,1 s i Q as 4- 5- is f gigsa egg. sf' is , U H2 . JANET JEPSON - A Friend of Yours - Lively and ath- letic, Jep beat the drums in Band for four years and in Dance Band for two years. She did her good deeds for the Girl Scouts for twu years. Jep's favorite hobbies are hunting, fishing, and skiing. ried. IARILYN JANES - Here omes Heaven Again - Vale- ictorian of the Class of 1946, his green-eyed lass has a pleas- ig smile and musical laugh. 'ommercial Club and Senior lass treasurer's duties claimed er time, She was a competitor 1 dramatic declamations, and njoys music and dancing. IICHARD JONES - Stompy ones - Red-headed Duff sed his hobbies of drawing and artooning as the Annual ar- ist. One year each of A Cap- ella Choir, Boys' Chorus, tance Band and String Quar- Et filled his leisure moments. e earned a membership in the Varsity Club by winning a foot- rall letter his Senior year. IICHARD KELLEY - Casey, 'unior - Dick went all out or sports in high school, cap- uring three letters in baseball nd two each in football and uasketball, being placed on the kll-Conference cage squad. A Iarsity Club member and sports editor of the Spotlight, he rvas named to prep sports' Hall nf Fame. SQ' Wm' fi 2 li-Kitbag. Xoi' ag? fx-is ff 2 'si . . - . J We .- ' Q A x 5 -is f ' :gg ff - in-1 V .. A-1 iieiiise, - ' xiiigigif, . ...sag 'i 3. B, ,ygfamii . , 4511s-1.512 -' ' LW- ' ' 'P T' -5 mln ' ui . 2- -is - Mis ,K sw ' sas - , mg , .. ' 'SQ - -'Q V1 if . h'.if.:,. 1 ' K. '12-...eil f aw ' 'V 5 af ,f f n '- lllifizki fiffsif gif ,- ' ,rw 3 fel . ,, . Class History-Marcia Harwood, James Kuehn. JAMES KUEHN- My Jim - Jim plans to enlist in the Army Medical Corps and after- wards complete a medical course at the U. of M. Fifth in scho- larship, he was one of the wizards at the Math and Science Conference. Baseball, clerking in a local store, and reading have kept him busy. 3 Pl-IYLLIS LOSEY - Dream -- Blond, blue-eyed Phil is noted for her long, scarlet finger nails. Her air of sophistication and grace make her the envy of many lassies. The future will find Phil busily engaged in white-collar work. mi KENNETH JOHNSON - Whispering - Air Scouts and flying are top interests of this future pharmacist. Ken fol- lowed a college preparatory course, but also enjoys fishing and hunting and is quite an out-of- duors ,man. VIOLA KAMRADT - How Sweet You Are - describes this shy little miss. Vi lent a willing hand to the Girls' Bowling League. An all around girl, she cuts capers on bowling alleys, dance floors, and skating rinks when she isn't busy an- swering her many letters. LILLIAN LOWER - Pretty Lil -l.illian's deep blue eyes have a quality which adds to her charming appearance. She was a faithful cheerleader, back- ing up our Bulldogs for two years. She has spent two years in the Home Economics Club and 4-H Club, and is a member of the Junior Farm Bureau. V

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4. .Q if GORDON NASH -4 Take It Easy - Always smiling is Gordon, who followed an agri- cultural course and was a de- voted member of the F.F.A., serving as its president this year. Gordy's scholastic abili- ties were proven when he placed ninth is his class. He made the Spade Presentation on Class Day. GENEVIEVE PINKSTON - Sweet Genevieve - Ginny enjoys listening to music while reading her favorite books. Slie has been kept busy in the Home Economics Club. To aid her plans to be a white-collar girl. she has been practicing in a local store. LUCILLE POSSEHN- Dream Girl - Lucy came to us as a friendly Junior lassie from Lake Odessa. She has belonged to the Commercial Club four years, and plans to be a white- collar girl. Her spare time is spent enjoying sports or read- mg. ADA JEAN NIELSEN- Pen -is sr a all yr s '- - 'Wiki f. ' 5 ,-' ,A Q' . 1105 'lff ,-93 . - -f,'f'E . a. - . ' -4 A - -, wg, fe? v f zo - A .4 N 'ff 1235: .. if l3ig.'fii .sift 'H ws 7. K. ' ,W ., 91 v ,.,,4 Q :,f4,,f:gx...p-..., gg , 3.1, . .-it f'g,4 'i.'f, -f i W ,WWE ggi Q i,.f, Q. , I 1595-Eli f?2?5f-R45 if :iv .. A ' sonality - Senior and Com- mercial Club secretary, friendly Jeanie wrote for Spotlight two years, helped the debate team win honors, earned a let- ter in G.A.A., and hiked with Girl Scouts. A Youth Center organizer and Belding Potato Queen were Senior highlights. 7,-M5 ' A -,I .xx 5 Z ei . , ff. if ml 5' 7 N 'Q 5,'wwY if 3 Wh zu Q- ,-,... t was 1. at ,rvtvsgw ,Gill sqxtn Q, we Q ae- -r Q 1' '74 ROGER NIELSEN - Teas- CHARLES PERRIEN - Beau- ing - Rug won honors as a tiful Dreamer - Good-natured bond salesman, a drummer. and a debater. He beat out the rhythm in Marching Band, Con- cert Band, and Orchestra. Air Scouts, Stamp Club, and Spot- light helped to keep Rug on the go. He is a lnver of sym- phony concerts and riHe com- petition. Presentation of Spade- Clyde Spencer, Gordon Nash. RONALD POWELL - All or Nothing at All - Ronnie won the State F.F.A. Oratorical contest as a Junior and com- peted in Chicago at the National District contest. Vice-president of the Seniors and a member of the Spotlight and Ionian staffs. Ronnie was in F.F.A. three years and 4-H Club eight years. ANNE PUTNAM- Something Sentimental - Jovial R.P. intends going to telegraphy school. She likes sports and driving a car. She has had a year of G.A.A. and been a mem- ber of Junior Red Cross. She received a medal for being a top salesman in the Sixth War Bond Rally. Chuck played on the football team for two years earning his letters. Varsity Club claimed his interest during his Senior year. He can be identified as the tall blond with the graceful stride. MARY JANE POLEN - Mary Jane - A possessor of beauti- ful lone: black tresses. Jackie has added a sparkle to the Home Ec Club for four years. When not gliding across a dance floor, she can often be found roller skating. MARIAN REISTER - Moon- light Becomes You - Shy, with a pleasant smile, Percy augmented the membership of the Commercial Club and helped sell stamps and bonds for vic- tory. Music and dancing are the lucky recipients of her spare time. Percy was a commer- cial student. WOW' ... Q