Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

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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

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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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ww 1, ffsreefft WY .J Q IARLENE SCI-IILD - Sweet Baby - Connie stood out as I spirited captain of the cheer- eadink corps for three years. Dramatic and Commercial Clubs uoth claimed her membership. is did the Girl Scouts and jhorus. Her hobbies are skat- ng, dancing, and reading. She Iefinitely has a mind of her nwn. QEONARD SCHWAB - My Beloved Is Rugged -- Starring 'un the football, basketball, and laseball teams, husky, good- ooking Swab compiled a total f five letter awards and was an All-Conference tackle last season. He was chosen as Jun- or class president, Varsity Club aresident, and is a member of F.F.A. FLORENCE SNELL - Lone- fy -A future homemaker is Flossie , who has made a good start by taking home ec. Her future is evident when she Hash- as her diamond. Writing letters and listening to the radio are her amusements. MARY SCHLERNITZAUER - So Long, Mary - UKQHPI9 Mary occupies her time taking care of her little sister, Clerk' ing, swimming, Watching or participating in outdoor sD0l'f5- She spends her summers at Long Lake. Going to college IS her future outlook. ..-Nw as ,, w, X, -X A EVELYN SCI-IOLTENS -- I Get a Kick Out of You - Evy passes her time reading, riding her bike, or striding to her college prep classes. She was a member of the G.A.A., and plans to go to a telegraphy school to prepare for a career. Class Symbol Committee- Imogene Rosecrance, Dewey Tjalsma, Maxine Stanton. Ned White, Helen Baker. LEILA STANTON - Shy Une - A brown-haired gal with a jovial sense of humor, Leila completed suflicient credits by February to enable her to leave school with the mid-term class in February. MAXINE STANTON- Honey - Petite Mick was famous for her auburn tresses and hap- py smile. When not slaving for the Stamp and Bond Committee. she enjoyed buying popular songs. A local office will be graced by her presence next year. ONETA SCHROEDER - My Guy's Come Back - Neta's radiant smile and friendly Hi, There at the bowling alley of- fice gave many a player a good start. Her high bowling aver- age helped to build the record of the Girl's Bowling League. She is also a really smooth dancer. JOHN SHATTUCK - Happy- Go-Lucky - John, or Shad , sparkled defensively as the foot- ball team's left end in his Senior year. Bowling, hunting, and fishing are the hohhies of this outdoor-lover. John was a member of the Varsity Club and sergeant-at-arms of the 1946 graduating class. JOYCE STEELE -- So-o-o-0 in Love - Dutch found few idle moments with her school- work, employment behind a soda fountain. and school activi- ties. The latter included three years of Spotlight and Band, two years of Chorus, and a year as Home Ec. Club president. Her favorite recreation is danc- lllll. 1 Q4 an .. -.r