Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

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F t fl ii'- Y Mn A . it -I f 1: . , ff .r'-3-yn-:sf'1f as A if a fi I Ee l Q. .' . -1 '. TW. LZ Liar! -1 RICHARD STEEN -- Song of the Wanderer - An interest- ing lad with an Eastern accent, Dick spent three years of his high school career in Ionia. An ardent student of Spanish. he became chairman of that class. Hunting and fishing are his ideas of a real life when he isn't studying for Houghton College of Mines. JAMES TOWNSEND - Lucky To Be Me - This husky lad spent the larger part of his free time collecting stamps and was member of the Stamp Club. He also was employed at a local newspaper oflice. .Iim's jovial personality was manifest in all his classes. DALE TREUSDELL - Semper Fidelis - A Marine Corps veteran. Dalc has been enrolled at MSC for the past year. Dale left IHS during his Junior year. He was granted his di- ploma after ranking in the high- est 10'6 of all examinees in the comprehensive exam of the U.S. Armed Forces Institute. ws. JOYCE STILES - Put That Ring on My Finger - A cute little number, Jo is another girl who can really send the pins flying. The Girls' Bowl- ing League was given a lift by this energetic lass. Jo also finds time for reading good books and dancing, 1 l GERALD TAFEL - Buddy Boy - Quite a crooner is General , who sang in Boys' Chorus and Glee Club for three years. He earned his I as tackle on the 1945 gridiron squad, became a Varsity Club- ber, and spent much time work- ing as a company clerk in the State Troops where he is cor- poral. Artistic Fade Out DANIEL TULLER - Manly Heart - Dan, a faithful Bull- dog, was awarded a football let- ter his Senior year. He was a member of the F.F.A. for two years and a real asset to their softball team. His leisure time is occupied by motorcycling or by playing the electric Hawaiian guitar. ELIZABETH TUTTLE- You're Lucky To Me - Commercial Club, five years of 4-H Club, and Junior Farm Bureau were the important activities in the life of likeable raven-haired Liz . Her favorite sport is bowling. Answering letters and singing hold her other interests. STANLEY THOMAS - ' oner of Love - Tall, 4 Stan has showed a dis athletic trend in his high sw career. He is in Varsity 1 Stan has won four baseball one football letter. In his S4 year he was on our winning hate team as an affirm member. Writing poetry is of his hobbies. DEWEY TJALSMA - ' Man I Love - Hand: Dewey added impetus to punch of I.H.S.'s football baseball teams. An ami Robinhood , he also rolle quite a score at the local l ing alley. Most popular r appeals to Dewey. MARILYN VANHETL00- You Knew Susie -- B hlue-eyed Susie , slaved Prom chairman in her Ji year and as Annual edito her Senior year. She has ticipated in Commercial ' G.A.A., Chorus, and Girl S1 Van ranked third in her as a result of diligent stud

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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

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l I I 1 , fi, t X 5 f' . Fif i J I NED WHITE - Not so Quiet, Please -Keeping order among the Seniors as president and helping at the Youth Center de- manded the time of Cork . With four years as a Boy Scout, Ned is now Lodge Chief of Or- der of Arrow. He appeared in Dramatic Cluh and worked on the Annual staff. WILLIAM YOUNGS - Run- nin' Wild - Writing sport stories and editing Spotlight have monopolized the time of Flash as well as being a mem- ber of the Annual statf. Col- lecting records and bowling are Bill's choice for odd moments. and he hopes to be a radio an- nouncer when he graduates from college. PRESIDENT VALEDICTORIAN . SALUTATORIAN SCHOLARSHIP . ACTIVITIES . CITIZENSHIP ATHLETICS . . STAFF JUNE WINSLOW - I'm Al- ways Chasing Rainbows - Gay June is envied for her light- brown curly locks and blue eyes. Soda-jerking in a local store keeps her busy while her odd moments find her dancing and going to the movies. June has ideas for a bright future after graduation. Arms fo WILLIAM BENSINGER - You're ln the Army Now -- Bill is one of those who left school to go into service and were ahle to tinish acquiring suliicient credits to enable them to graduate from the Ionia High School. Bill was in high school from 1938-1941. At the present time he is stationed in a camp near Washington, D.C. WILBERT KNOP - Over There - Wilbert, an Army man. was in the Ionia High School from 1937-1939. In order to earn his high school diploma he passed a general development examination given by the Army Institute. He is an example of the young veterans who are finishing high school in 1946. I' CLARAGENE WIRTZ - Ar- tist's Life - Jean , an in- dispensable worker on the An- nual staff, is interested in art. She is planning to go to art school next year. Her talent is displayed on the bulletin boards of the classrooms and corridors. Jean's hobbies include all of the outdoor sports, particularly horseback riding, swimming, and hiking. THELMA YOUNG - Tempta- tion - Vivacious Thelma put her whole heart into leading cheers at games for two years. Handling the money for the Commercial Club and working on the Annual stat? have kept her busy. She enjoys dancing and sports in her odd moments. the Love ofAmer1ca ERWIN GEORGE - Here Comes the Navy - Erwin fin- ished his high school credits while serving in the United States Navy. He completed the eleventh grade in 1942 before en- tering service. Fortunately the war delayed his graduation only three years. HAROLD RUEHS - This is the Army - Another brave young man who finished high school the hard way is Harold. After leaving school and joining the Army, Harold has complet- ed the necessary credits for graduation through a general education development test given by the Armed Service Educa- tional Department. Sitting on Top of the World Class Flower: Sweet-pea Class Motto: i'Success waits just around the corner . Ned White . Marilyn lanes . Marjorie Rhoades . . Marilyn Vanhetloo , Patricia Clay-Ada lean Nielsen . Marcia Harwood-Roger Nielsen Richard Kelley-lohn Moore . Katherine Rich 21 EDITOR MUSIC . AGRICULTURE , ART . . ENGLISH . MATHEMATICS SCIENCE . . VOCATIONAL , STUART HERRON - Yankee Doodle Boy - In order to graduate from the Ionia High School, Stuart took the general education development tests that are given by the Armed Service Educational Department. We are proud that so many veter- ans, like Stuart, are graduating in '46. JACK SKINNER - GI Jive -Another Army veteran. Jack. who left school in 1941 to enter service in the armed forces, has completed his credits by taking the general development exami- nation that is given by the Army Institute. Jack is now discharg- ed from service. William Youngs . lohn Barnes Gordon Nash- Ronald Powell Claragene Wirtz . Avis Rusnell . Iames Kuehn Donald Gillett Richard Bentley