Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

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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

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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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MARJORIE RHOADES- Man gie - Shorty has completed a successful three and a half years of high school by being salutatorian of the class of '46. She twirled her baton in front of the Band for four years. Other organizations to which she belonged were 4-H, G.A.A., Girl Scouts and Dramatic Club. GLENN ROCI-ION - My Bud- dy - This sociable lad came to us from the Academy for his Senior year. The leader of his own dance band, The Rhythm Masters , Bud was active in school orchestra and Dance Band. He iiashes a letter in baseball and enjoys Air Scouts. IMOGENE ROSECRANCE - Very Thought of You - This musical miss is a real master of the ivories. Her gay laugh and carefree manner are the envy of her classmates. She was in the G.A.A. Rosy's future is yet undecided. i l r i W KATHERINE RICH - Who Wouldn't Love You - Copper- haired Katie lent a sparkle to the Dramatic Club, Commer- cial Club, Chorus, Girl Scouts, and Stamp and Bond Committee. Besides earning fourth place honor, she kept busy as Junior vice-president of the G.A.A. and photography editor of the An- nual. HAZEL RITENBURGH -- Ir- resistible You - Dancing and bowling are the top interests of Diz , who excels in both. A commercial course claimed her talent while in I.H.S. Dil says, Everyone is my best friend . Class Advisers- Lloyd T. Smith, Virginia A. Cooper. WAYNE ROUSH - Ticklin' the Ivories - Wayne has been active in all kinds of music. He played either trombone or piano in each of the following groups: Band, Orchestra, and Dance Band. Stamp collecting is his chief hobby, while presi- dency of the Stamp Club and membership on the Annual staff were his two non-music extra- curriculars. AVIS RUSNELL - Aren't You Glad You're You - Friend- ly. attractive Avis was active in selling stamps and bonds, An- nuals, and Annual ads. She ranked in the top ten of her class. Extra-curriculars were Debate, Dramatic Club, and Commercial Club. Her hobbies are bicycling and motorcycling. ROBERT RIVETT - Anch Aweigh - Although Bob drafted at the age of 18 w in his Senior year of h school, he gained the necess credits through specialized tra ing at Alameda and Livermd California, under the auspices the Navy and Alameda H School. He also took the g eral education development amination for service men. i MARY HELEN ROCHE, Mary's a Grand Old Nani - Mary's jovial personal added zest to her swimming il singing. The Junior Red Crt was the lucky recipient of so of her spare moments. 'I simple simon on her th finger left hand expresses plans for the future. JANET SCI-IEIERN -- L Be Friends - A quiet and assuming senorita , Janet been a good student in a coll prep-commercial course. She longs to the Junior Farm Bur and the Berlin Center Gran She passes her leisure ti, dancing and bike riding. 1 l w