Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

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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

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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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There Will Come a Time Marian Badder-Making blueprints for air castles in France. Helen Baker-Training race horses on the White ranch. Betty Banhagel-'Writing l'Hi-Class Love Lettersf' Iohn BarnesHWielding the rnaster's baton for the Maes- tros of lazz. Richard Bentley-Working for Hollywood studio-as a gatekeeper. Robert Black-Sounding on the take-off of the latest hit tune. Russel Breckon- Tooting along with the Maestros of lazz. Roger Buxton-Forecasting the weather at the Bucky Bar ranch. Patricia Clay-Modeling as Bunny for a New York photographer. Dorothy Coates-Reforming heathen in Asia as a Bap- tist missionary. Beverly Coulson-Providing sound effects tor the radio hit - Giggling Gerty. Bruce Densmore-Beating knowledge into the domes of history studes. Regina Donnelly-Selling nylons in a department store. Paul Echlin-Boxing his way to fame as light-heavy champ of the world. Burton Essex-Producing rhythm for the Maestros of lazz. Howard Fate-Penetrating the opposing eleven as cap- tain of the All-Stars. Donald Funke-Exerting his authority as commander on the Dark Eagle. LaVone Gardner-Nursing heartbroken sailors at Bethes- da Hospital. V Lester Garland-Managing the A G P--between golf games. Donald Gillett-Building up his bank account from his latest invention. Eleanor Grieve-Popularizing the new hem line-20 inches from the floor. Ioan Guilfoyle-Demonstrating the latest DuBarry Corn- plexion Cream. Clarence Haas-Calling signals for the All-Stars at the Cotton Bowl. Robert Hanline-Receiving Pfc. rating in the Army of Occupation. Kenneth Harley-Competing in the 20th hour of the Marcia Harwood-Improving the morale of patients at Bethesda Hospital. Anna lean Higbee--Working overtime at Higbee Pan Litter, lnc. Barbara Higbee- Shopping for Grade A mud for facials at Higbee, Inc. Louise Holcomb-Educating 'llos ninos in South America. Roy Haworth-Telling gags about farmers' daughters and traveling salesmen. Marilyn lanes-Leading the State Iunior Farm Bureau. Kenneth lohnson-Being honored as the latest bobby- sox idol. Georgiabelle Ienks-Singing for an appreciative, but sleeping audience. Ianet lepson-Being admired atter her victory in the swimming contest. Richard Iones-Painting Varga girls for Esquire. Viola Karnradt-Living in a maileorder prefabricated house. Richard Kelley-Supporting the All-Stars as quarter- back at the Cotton Bowl. lames Kuehn-Receiving the thanks of IHS students for the new gym which became a reality through the benevolence and generosity of this great doctor. Phyllis Losey-Co-starring in a current Broadway corn- edy, Kissed and Told. Lillian Lower-Giving the here ye call at a side show at the World's Fair. Ray Lower -- Putting along about SU on a new motor- scooter he invented. Monroe MacPherson-Making money with the revival of hill-billy music ot '46, Morris McCord-Auctioneering off Model A's . Gene McPherson-Serving the public in Hollywood-as a gatekeeper. Charles Markle -- Adding that certain something to the Maestros of lazz. Gerald Martin-Pocketing the proceeds with Monroe MacPherson. Fred Mellinger-Gloating over his seventh heaven-a harem ot red heads. Donna Mier-Driving the intercity Belding-lonia bus. Champion Chess Tilt. Q99 1 wrrmfs