Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1953 volume:

Published by the S $ ;i r«yi ,i % • 9 r+tnl II II f -|i! r .■! ■|,ij ! Ji rM%! H,l� . UMfital vh.,l? MM •fc Ju I !?' % T-i Me4.- 8. a: t H M FW 11! li! 4t f mra IsLiililmiriil m jm™. lit « :� i wflf i ! !!' ii lit. ■ jTM LI [ii T� mfelEff Wi i'i ;fij- mm 1:4.t :.!- IJi i Mf i.? i U U m -� K3FT ii r c n.i� l exfocxUiost We, the senior class of 1953, dedicate this Ionian to the new addition to our school, the gymnasium. Even though our class graduated too soon to use it, we leave behind us the sincere hope that all classes who follow us may enjoy physical education, basketball games, proms, plays, school parties and many other opportunities which this greatly needed new unit of our school offer. First row: Douglas Welch, D. J. Perrone, Carl Rudine—Roger Allen architect, Nels Strand, Wilson Dalzell Second row: Supt. Arthur Rather. lames Hilton, Clyde Spencer, Chandler Haight fcoG ldt l Z ucxUia+t Due to the efforts of the School Board and the Superintendent, Ionia is one of the few school districts in the State which can open its 1953-54 school year with all of its school children housed in modern fire-proof buildings. At the present time the school district is engaged in the construction of a gymnasium which will be ready for use by September 1, 1953. Plans for the present high school were formulated in general outline in the year 1936, and it will continue to be the function of the School Board to try and forecast the future and lay and develop a plan for the housing and education of an ever increasing school population. 4 I f; Sally Schwab, Nancy Lewis. C. B. Morrall, Geometry; Ray Wiles, Algebra and Physics; Ray Greene, Business Arithmetic; Milton Lawson, Biology. Irma Heitman, Freshman English; Orlo Burpee, Junior English .and Speech; Rosemary Davidson, Senior English and Latin; Charlotte Hanson, Soph-more English. Nelson Shutes, Instrumental music; lean Woodworth, Vocal music; Dorothy Foley, Art. Edith Sidell, School Nurse; Edna Primm, Librarian. Seated: Florence White, Margaret Christopher, Bob Bradley, Doris Piper, Eleanor Dennis. Standing; Marion Davidson, Bob Miller. John Hirshey, Civics and Economics; Frank Hoag, American History; Harriet Kelly, Social Science; John North, History and Geography. Helen Funk gnd Carci :'th. Francis Witherspoon, Shop and Drawing; Donald Moore, Shop and Drawing; Clifford Haslick, Agriculture. f3BS hi' DUCKS •ENTER INOIANA -LEAVE - Sue and Marsh The Winners What's Going On? Slick Chicks Drink to Yesterday Cyclists City Editor Sleeping? Phyllis 1 Center of Attraction The Sleeping Beauty Robby and Horse Marylin Celebrating ’53 Sweethearts SesUosU WILBER BIGNELL It isn't that I'm quiet; I just don't like to talk. Most Bashful Boy 4. EARL BADDER Tall, dark, and dignified? Football 4; Intramural Basketball 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Boys' Chorus 3. BEVERLY BIPPLEY Why take life seriously? You'll never get out of it alive. Class Chorus 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; Forensics 1,2,3; Debate 2; Dramatic Club 3; Annual Ad Seller 4. ROBERT BEARD ''Goin' fishing. MARJORIE BLANDING Never loud, always quiet; maybe some of us should try it. Girls' Basketball 1; Band 1,2.3,4. MARJORIE BRAIL If you know her, you like her. Commercial Club 3; Invitation Committee 4. LARRY BROWN A boy renowned for repartee. Tennis 1,2,3,4; Spotlight 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3; Boys' Chorus 3,4; Dance Band 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Annual Ad Seller 4; Annual Seller 4; Junior Red Cross 2. SHIRLEY BORDEN Merrily she goes along. Junior Red Cross 3,4; Pen Pals Club 4; Glee Club 4. She looks safe, but so does dynamite! Band 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1.2; Girls' Basketball 1,2; Modern Dance 3; Annual Staff 4, Annual Ad Seller 4; Prettiest Girl 4; Commercial Club 4. JUDIE BURDICK DAWN CAPRON I am a traveler—Lowell is my destination. Class Chorus 1; Dramatic Club 2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Class Secretary 3; Prom Committee 3; Commercial Club 4; Annual Ad Seller 4; Annual Seller 4. LOYS CASKEY A girl with home-fire in her eyes. Forensics 3; Dramatic Club 3; Annual Ad Seller 4; Commercial Club 1.3. JOYCE CLINE Little I care if little I am; I can do just as much as the bigger girls can. Prom Committee 3; Commercial Club 4; Annual Staff 4. JOHN DALZELL Man of deeds, not words. Track 2; Basketball 3; Annual Staff 4; Boy Most Likely to Succeed 4. JEANETTA BURNS Life is a battle—against teachers, that is. F.H.A. 1,2,3; Annual Ad Seller 4. DAN BURROWS May he live to be as old as his jokes. Track 3,4; Boys' Chorus 4; Annual Seller 4. DAVE CAHILL I want to be bashful but the girls won't let me. Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Dance Band 2,3,4; Class Vice President 3; Sophmore Server 2; Student Council 3. JIM CHRISTENSEN If the good die young, it's a wonder I've survived this long. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Secretary 3; Livestock Judging Team 1,2,3; Band 1, 2,3,4; Science Club 3; Dance Band 3; Annual Ad Seller 4; Annual Seller 4; Class Parliamentarian 3; Prom Committee 3. GORDON BURNS A genius from the top of his head up. Annual Ad Seller 4. JOYCE DAVIS Common sense is not so common. Commercial Club 2.3; Spotlight 3. SHIRLEY EL VERT Glee Club 1,2; Commercial Club 3; Class Chorus 1,2; Prom Committee 3. SHIRLEY FINNER They talk about angels. Commercial Club 2,3. DONNA GARLAND Quiet in appearance, motive unknown. Junior Red Cross; F.H.A. 2,3; Annual Seller 4. JOANNE DECKER Bubbling over with enthusiasm. Band 1,2,3,4; Band Librarian 3.4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Class Chorus 3; Junior Red Cross 1,2,3,4; President 3; Pen Pals Club 2,3,4; Spotlight 3,4; Dramatic Club 2,3. If women only knew the extent of their power. DICK FIRST He'll tell you anything if you'll believe him. Debate 4; Oratory 3; F.F.A. 1,2,3, 4; F.F.A. Basketball 3; Parliamentary Procedure Team 3; Public Speaking 3,4; National Convention 4; Annual Seller 4; Annual Staff 3,4. DONALD GARMAN My idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with me. Meadville, Pennsylvania 1. ROY DARLING Football 1,2; Shop Basketball 3; Science Club 3; Annual Seller 4. CHARLES EDDY A little dating now and then is relished by the best of men. Football 1,2,3,4; All Conference 3, 4; Honorable Mention All State 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Class Ser-geant-at-arms 2. I'm sorry for the man who has not the imagination to spell a word two ways. BARBARA GODDEN NANCY HACKETT Good humor is a fountain that never runs dry. Annual Seller 4. LYLE GEORGE A quiet man, but quite a man. Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,4; Intramural Basktball 4. Tide, time, and Barb wait for no man (except Butch).'' Dramatic Club 1; Glee Club 1.2; Class Chorus 1. DONALD HABERSTUMPF All work and no fun isn't the life for me. CHARLOTTE HELMER Life is just one long lingering giggle! F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Secretary 4; Annual Ad Seller 4; F.H.A. Leadership Training Camp 2; Cafeteria 1, 2; Annual Seller 4. JOYCE J. HULL Quiet until you get to know her. Library Assistant 3,4; Annual Seller 4. ARDITH HAMPSHIRE Quiet and studious, yet always ready for fun. F.H.A. 3.4; G.A.A. 1,4; Pen pals Club 4; Modern Dance 3; Forensics 1; Debate 2,4; Annual Staff 4; Annual Seller 4; Dramatic Club 3; Invitation Committee 4. FREDERICK HARWOOD A good all around fellow. Boys' Chorus 2,3,4; B and 3; Football 1,4; Science Club 3. CARL HASKINS My conscience—that still, small voice that tells me I'm going to get caught. Band 1,2,3; Annual Ad Seller 4; Tennis 2,3,4. DONALD JENSEN Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2, 3,4; Tennis 3,4; Science Club 3; Class Treasurer 2; Invitation Committee 4. DONALD KAUFFMAN I need thee every hour, my hevy. 'ootball 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Track ; Baseball 1,2,3; Band 2,3,4. ARTHUR KAUFFMAN It isn't the questions that bother me, it's the answers. Football 1; Shop Basketball 2.3,4; Student Council 2; Annual Ad Seller 4; Track 4. ROGER KAUFFMAN A few more days and the trouble will end. Track 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Annual Seller. o WAYNE KENYON Time shows on a man, especially a good time. Baseball 1. GORDON KETCHUM Quiet to those who know him not; jolly to those who do. Shop Basketball 1,2,3. WILLIAM KNEALE Some of our greatest men have been sons of the soil. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Softball 1; F.F.A. Basketball 2; F.F.A. Reporter 3; F.F.A. Secretary 4; Parliamentary Procedure Team 3; Live stock Judging Team 2,3; Invitatior Committee 4. :rald kropp fountain of fun veiled by et nature. kson 1,2,3. CELESTINE LAKE Be like Sally, live in the present and when you dream, dream of the future. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 1; Secretary 2; Delegate to State Convention 3; Vice President 4; Commercial Club 3,4; Junior Red Cross 4; President 4; Annual Ad Seller 4; Annual Seller 4. SHIRLEY McKENDRY Always gracious with a smile, her winning ways get friend worth while. G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Vice President 4; Girls' Basketball 1,2,3; Commercial Club 2; Spotlight 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Annual Seller 4; Student Council 3. CHARLES LARSON Man is the only animal that blushes—or needs to. F.F.A. 2.3.4; F.F.A. Basketball 2. 3.4; F.F.A. Softball 2; Baseball 3. THOMAS LENNOX Ignorance is bliss, so I'm happy. KAREN LEROY She is gentle, she is shy, but there is mischief in her eye. F.H.A. 4; Student Council 4; Commercial Club 4; Pen Pals Club 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Annual Seller 4; Invitation Committee 4. NICK MAROULIS I love to draw; oh for a model! Dramatic Club 3; Science Club 3 JOYCE MARTIN School breaks up my whole day. CONNIE MASON Faithful and honest. F.H.A. 2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Commercial Club 3. BILL MAYNARD A man who blushes is better than one who turns pale! Shop Basketball 2; Annual Ad Seller 4. ONALEE LAWHON My true love hath my heart, and I have his. Glee Club 1,3; Art Club 2; Class Chorus 1,2,3; Dramatic Club 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3. MATTIE NIELSON Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow brings a history test! Junior Red Cross 1; Glee Club 1. AGNES MOON A quiet type of girl. They are never alone who are accompanied by noble thoughts. PATRICIA PEABODY A blush; beautiful, but sometimes inconvenient. Invitation Committee 4. JAMES PETERSON An innocent face, but you can never tell! JERRY PETERSON ' God's gift to women; oh, yoi lucky girls. LENORE POTOCNY A half pint of dynamite. Glee Club 1; Class Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Rifle Club 4; Cheerleader 4; G.A.A. 1; Best Girl Dancer 4. Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Intramural Basketball 4; Varsity Club 2.3.4; Class Vice President 1; Class Treasurer 3; Student Council 2,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Annual Seller 4. LEONA POTOCNY She is witty; she is wise; and a terror for her size. Glee Club 1; Class Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Rifle Club 4; Annual Ad Seller 4. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2 3,4; Intramural Basketball 4; An nual Seller 4; F.F.A. 1; Science Club 3; Student Council 1,3,4; Prom Committee Chairman 3. MARILYN RATHBURN Zealous, yet modest. Band 1,2; Prom Committee 3; Modem Dance 3; Annual Staff 4; Annual Seller 4. BARBARA RAGLIN Born with the gift of laughter. Eand 3,4; Sophomore Server 2; Prom Committee 3. Everything comes to him who waits, so why hurry? SHAFFER 'I came, I bluffed, I graduated. Football 2,3,4; All Conference 4 11 State Honorable Mention 4 sketball 2,4; Shop Basketball 3 Varsity Club 3,4. SHARON REED My disposition depends on you. Spotlight 1,2,3,4; Band 2; G.A.A. 1,2; Dramatic Club 1,2; F.H.A. 4; Commercial Club 1,2,4; Prom Committee 3; Annual Ad Seller 4; Annual Seller 4. SHIRLEY ROBINSON She's an artist and quite a pic-ire herself. '.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Historian 2; Secrecy 3; President 4; F.H.A. Delegate to Convention 2; F.H.A. Dele-ate to Camp 3; Prom Committee ; Junior Red Cross Secretary 4; vrt Club 3; Annual Staff 4. VIVIAN ROCHE School is not in my line. G.A.A. 1,2,3; Girls' Basketball 1,2; F.H.A. 3; Annual Seller 4; Commercial Club 2; Modern Dance 3. GORDON SCHEID Answers for everything, if only they were right. Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Annual Ad Seller 4. NOLA SMITH Merry as the day is long. Commercial Club 3,4; Treasurer 3; Glee Club 3; Class Chorus 3; Annual Ad Seller 4; Annual Seller 4. EDNA HANLINE SNELL Her future has already begun. Junior Red Cross 1,2,3; Treasurer 3; Commercial Club 2,3; Class Ring Committee 2; Annual Ad Seller 4. BARBARA SHATTUCK Hi, and a smile; that's her style. MARJORIE STEDMAN Happiness consists of the enjoyment of little pleasures. SHIRLEY SMITH She wore her crown gracefully. G.A.A. 1; Class Secretary 2; Homecoming Court 2; Homecoming Queen 4; Majorette 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Cutest Girl 4. The trouble with trouble is it always starts out just like fun. Band 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3; President 2; Modern Dance 3; Spotlight 4; Annual Ad Seller 4; Annual Seller 4; Sophomore Server 2; Girls Basketball 1,2. Sand 1,2; Invitation Committee 4; Sophomore Server 2; G.A.A. 1; )mmercial Club 3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Spotlight 4; Annual Staff 4; An-mal Ad Seller 4; Annual Seller 4. IRENA SOLOWJOWA Never too busy to pass out smile. Backnang, Germany 1, Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Class Chorus 3,4; Junior Red Cross 3.4; Vice President 4; Commercial Club 3,4; Student Council 4; Dramatic Club 4; Art Club 1; Annual Ad Seller 4. MARLENE SLATER OOROTHY SMITH 'I am in Ionia, but my heart is n Lowell. F.H.A. 1,2,3; Junior Red Cross 1, 2; G.A.A. 1; Glee Club 1. CARL TRAVIS Time ripens all things; no man is born wise. F.F.A. 1.2. FRANCIS STOUT The more I see of women, the more I like my dog. Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Track 3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Vice President 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class President 3; Annual Staff 4; Science Club 3. DOUGLAS WALDRON A player unequaled, a sportsman complete. Football 1,2,3,4; All Conference 4 Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4 All Conference 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4 Tennis 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 2. RICK VAN DEUSEN Oh! He's quite a guy! Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,' Student Council 1.2,3.4; Vice Pre ident 3; President 4; Varsity Clu 3,4; Annual Ad Seller 4; Mo: Popular Boy 4. BERNARD WHITE A man's legs should be long enough to reach the ground. PHYLLIS WHEATON Full of pep, full of fun, never quiet, always on the run. G.A.A. 1,2; Band 2; Prom Committee 3; Modern Dance 3; Annual Staff 4; Annual Seller 4. J w DONALD WHITE He could bluff his way past St. Peter. Football 1,2,3,4; Shop Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,4; Varsity Club 4. JACK WIRTZ I wish I had a lot of money instead of being so darn good looking. Football 1.2; Track 1.2; Shop Basketball 4. CAROL WOLVERTON BETTY STONE Secretary Pass the fun, please! Band 1,2,3,4; Drum Major 4; Spotlight 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; Forensics 1,2,3; Debate 4; Class Chorus 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1.2,3,4; Annual Staff- 3,4; Editor 4. PATRICIA MORRISON Sergeant-at-arms We'll miss the patter of his little feet. Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3; Varsity Club 3,4; Intramural Basketball 4; Class Sergeant-at-arms 3,4; Cleverest Boy 4. MIDGE HEITMAN. Co-V aledictorian She's got what it takes to get ahead. Spotlight 1,2,3,4; Co-Editor 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Secretary 4; Dramatic Club 2,3,4; Class Secretary 1; Class Chorus 1,2,3,4; Clarinet Quartet 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2; Annual Staff 4. Co-Valedictorian Perseverance wins out in the end. Band 1,2,3,4; Clarinet Quartet 1, 2,3; Class Ring Committee 2; Prom Committee Chairman 3; Dramatic Club 3; Class Chorus 3,4; Spotlight 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Annual Ad Seller 4; Annual Seller 4. Treasurer Would that we had more like her. Band 1,2,3,4; Vice President 4; Class President 1; Class Treasurer 4; Class Chorus 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Spotlight 4; Annual Seller 4. President I enjoy hearing other peoples views, but of course they're wrong. Football 1.2; Basketball 1,2,4; Golf 1.2,3.4; Varsity Club 3,4; Debate 2,4; Extemporary Speaking 3; Prom Co-Chairman 3; Class President 4; Annual Staff 4; Business Manager 4. ROY TROXEL Vice President 'This guy sure would have scads of money, if he got paid for being funny. Football 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1.2; Baseball 1.2,3.4; Varsity Club 1.2. 3,4; President 3,4; Vice President 2; Class President 1,2; Class Vice President 4; Homecoming King 4. JUDY HUBER Salutatorian Music maestro please. Band 1,2,3,4; President 4; Flute Ensemble 1.2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Class Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Spotlight 1,2,3,4; Co-Editor 4; Annual Staff 4; Prom Co-Chairman 3; Student Council 3,4 RAYMOND LINDERMAN JAMES HOOD GLu 0 1953 The senior class of 1953 was led by class president, Jim Hood, and class advisors, Mr. L. T. Smith and Mrs. Rosemary Davidson. The class got an early start in its activities by presenting an all school party, The Big Kickoff, during the first week of school. The seniors also presented a Thanksgiving party, Turkey Trot, and the annual Christmas alumni dance, Winter Wonderland. The main class project was the publication of the 1953 Ionian. Class members took part on the annual staff and also sold ads and annuals. An annual assembly in February started the sale of annuals. Another important job was the planning and completing of graduation plans. HANDSOMEST BOY Midge Heilman Rick Van Deusen ludie Burdick Jerry Peterson Judy Huber Betty Stone John Dalzell Jim Hood IRENE SOLOWJOWA Citizenship JOANNE DECKER Activities RICK VAN DEUSEN Activities MARILYN RATHBURN Citizenship PHYLLIS WHEATON Citizenship CELESTINE LAKE Home Economics Perfect Attendance JIM CHRISTENSEN Band PATRICIA MORRISON Scholarship GENE REED Vocational JIM HOOD Forensics faculty JUDY HUBER Journalism FRANCIS STOUT Agriculture BILL KNEALE Agriculture CAROL WOLVERTON Co-Valedictorian CHARLES EDDY Athletics CHARLOTTE HELMEF Citizenship BETTY STONE Editor Forensics Drum Majorette JOHN DALZELL Math Science RICHARD FIRST Agriculture GUuU 3)ay 1953 CLASS WILL Jim Poterson Betty Stone CLASS SONG Leona Potocny Lenore Potocny CLASS POEM CO-VALEDICTORIAN Joyce Cline Midge Heitman Shirley McKendry Carol Wolverton Missing: Loys Caskey SALUTATORIAN Judy Huber PRESIDENT Jim Hood CLASS PROPHECY Ardith Hampshire Beverly Bippley CLASS HISTORY Jerry Peterson Pat Morrison PRESENTATION OF SPADE Francis Stout Marshall Horn BETTY STONE Annual Editor_________________________________________ Betty Stone Business Manager . Jim Hood Art Editor Shirley Robinson Administration Phyllis Wheaton and Shirley McKendry Activities_______Carol Wolverton and Marilyn Rathburn Literary Editors.......Midge Heitman and John Dalzell Music Editor_______________________________________Judy Huber Photography .............. Francis Stout and Judie Burdick Seniors...—....—....... Joyce Cline and Ardith Hampshire Snaps________________________________________Larry Brown Sports Editors.......... Jim Peterson and Doug Waldron Underclassmen.............. Dorothy Smith and Dick First Junior Members.....Susie Bergy, Marilyn Jackson, and Fred Heitman JIM HOOD The 1953 Ionian staff was chosen and began working early in October. Betty Stone was selected as editor and Jim Hood was chosen as business manager. Mrs. Rosemary Davidson was appointed annual adviser and Mr. L. T. Smith assisted with the business management. The staff chose Edwards Brothers in Ann Arbor to lithograph the annual. The annual ad sellers sold about 225 ads. In February an annual assembly in the form of an Arthur Godfrey talent scout show started the sale of annuals. First row: S. McKendry, F. Stout, J. Hood, M. Heitman, S. Robinson, D. Smith, D. Waldron, M. Jackson, S. Bergy, F. Heitman, J. Huber Second row: J. Cline, A. Hampshire. B. Stone, L. Brown. J. Peterson nnuai Smiles ’jmjs A Toast! Midnight Snack itudying? I Surrender Those Ipana Smites Totem Pole Dancing? Dumb- • nodi Bored What's Cookint Want Some? I :She Means it Too |4| Buddies Parian Looks Like Fun [embers If Looks Could Kill Teens Band Hold Her Down Tall?? Childhood fjusuosiA. Donald Adams Richard Adams Carol Anderson Richard Baylis Margaret Bergy Eriks Birzgalis Hope Bittner Gerald Blundy John Bowen Geraldine Brand Richard Brown Roger Candiff Arnold Chapin Virginia Church Barbara Cline Lucretia Conner Robert Coulson Richard Croel Beverly Cronk Francis Cronk Tom Cusack Alex Dick George Dickerson Virginia Dolan Gay Ann Donner Ardelis Dunsmore Sharron Dunsmore Sally Essig Captola Font Dwight Font Janis Fosburg Shirley Fuller Roberta Galloway Rose Marie Gibson Duane Greer.hoe Lois Gregory Glenn Griffith Norma Hackett Gordon Hafner Eileen Hartman William Hartman Rex Hawley Fred Heitman Charles Helmer Robert Hicks Rollin Hill Douglas Hogan Roland Holland Victoria Hoppough Marshall Horn William Hudson Dorothy Hull Marilyn Jackson fJusUanA Barbara Janes Leona Kaiser Myrtle Kenter Maxine Koss Dale Lafler William Lampson Gary Lasco Clifford Lazarus Harry Lehman Barbara Leonard Wanetta Losey Tom Luther Thelma McPherson Lawrence Martin Robert Mason Connie Miller Joanne Mitchell Jan Monningh Marian Montgomery Sonja Nordheim Jean Pitchford Margaret Pitchford Bette Poulos Doris Reed Joan Reister James Reynolds John Richardson Larry Robinson Jim Schild Ruth Schroeder David Seidelman Jean Sible Joan Sible June Sible Charles Smith Nancy Sochor Sally Spangler Clinton Sprague Rosemary Stauffer David Steel Jim Stencel Patricia Stoakes Charles Stone John Strickling Conrad Swanson Betty Lou Teichmann Kay Thomas Franklin Tuttle Mary Ward John Wilbur Marian Williams Wayne Winslow Geraldine Yeomans 4 tiv Sojiluumsi i Lynn Allie Averill Bailey Joe Bates Betty Baylis Mary Beckhorn Marilyn Bennett Carol Blaisdell Evalyn Bonn Geraldine Botruff Philip Brake Mary Branton Tom Brockman Robert Burpee Norma Chambers Douglas Chapin Cecil Chrisman Margie Clark Richard Claycomb Jim Clover Robert Collins Ann Constance Ivan Cottrell Myron Croel Jerry Dailey Donald Dean Marie Donavan Joyce Eckley Carol Edwards Robert Elvert Larry Flint Jack Font Charles Gallup Janet Garman Barbara Gemuend Robert Gemuend Janet Greenhoe John Grill Richard Hamblin Pat Hammond Mildred Heppe Charles Hill Karl Holther Vada Hudson Richard Human Kay Jeffery Philip Kahl Evelyn Kamradt William Kline Peter Klockany Keith Krick Beverly Lafferty Wayne Lafler Bonnie Lance Sandra Lange Virginia Larsen Shirley Lasco Brandt Lazarus Roland Leland Janet Lemke Nancy Lemke William Lennox Linda Little Pat Lockwood Harold Ludlow Donald McCusker Donna McCusker Carol McKendry Thea McKendry Kenneth McQuarrie John Magney Judith Mann Janet Markle Diana Maroulis Deanna Martin Royal Martin Newell Masengale Robert Mathe Marjie Maynard Jerry Moore William Morey Janice Mueller James Northrup Janet Padgett Mary Ann Peabody Mary Pixley Eustace Plantamura Raymond Possehn Wilma Priest Delores Ralston Kareen Rathburn Larry Reed Ronald Reister Jim Resh Jerry Reiger Elaine Ritz Sandra Rountree James Rowley John Sayler Monica Schaefer Shirley Smalley Margaret Smith Susan Spidle Mary Jo Stedman Cammie Stevenson Douglas Stone Russell Stowell Katherine Succop Robert Swain Maribeth Taylor Patricia Taylor Dorothy Teaker Leona Thomas Phyllis Todd Camilla Treusdell Jerry Van Houten Maxine Walker Gloria Ward Pat Ward Gary Warnke Mary Warnshuis Janet Waters Sid Webb Janet Welch Ben White Foss White Dixie Wiles Richard Wolthuis James Wright Sanford Yeomans Gary Zander Marvin Zander Robert Zander Carlyn Ziegler Melva Ziegler EojxluMHJ l i Donald Ackerson Jerry Alberts June Anderson Roberta Belitz William Bennett Joe Bettinghouse Joyce Blumberg Robert Borden William Bowne David Branson Alfred Brooks Nancy Burdick Robert Chambers Jane Christensen Jean Christensen Vearl Church Connie Coe Virginia Cole Ray Colwell Sharron Cook Marvel Cottrell Gary Covert Philip Croel Raymond Croel Glen Cronk Joe Cusack James Dailey Dan Dalzell Sharon Dinehart Fred Donner Carol Dowsett Diann Dunning Stanley Eckley Tom Edlin Geraldine Erridge Vicki Essig Jerry Fell Iris Font Roddy Fuller Clinton Galloway Margot Gehringer Margaret Gill Gaylord Gray Jack Grobbel Terry Hampshire Marvin Haney Ray Harkrader Janet Hatinger Donald Helmer Janet Hickok Richard Higbee Mary Ella Hitchcock Linda Holland Sandra Hood Larry Hopkins Barbara Hoppough Charles Howorth Norbert Hugenroth Richard Hull Doris Inglehart Earle Jenks Judy Jinks Shirley Kauffman Thelma King Lyle Koss Karlyle Lafler John Leland Louis Lemke Robert Lisle Preston Lockwood Mary McCusker Jerry Marcussen Betty Martin Robert Mier Barbara Montgomery Gerald Moore Earl Morrison Kathleen Mosier Jean Munger Benny Munn Donald Nash Patricia Olshack Joe Peabody Robert Peabody Suzanne Petersen Charles Peterson Karen Peterson Betty Pickens Ronnie Pierson Allen Pixley Marilyn Randall Shirley Rathburn Bill Redick Nancy Reisbig Wayne Reister Marie Ritter Jennett Roberts Tom Roberts James Robertson Robert Rush Tom Rush Louise Russell Doris Sanders Sharon Satterlee Herbert Seidelman Julia Seidelman Jim Shamp Sharon Shattuck Ross Sherman Joann Simmons Duane Slater Geraldine Smalley Betty Smith Louise Smith Marian Sochor Janet Spangler A1 Stalter Calvin Stanton Jack Stencel Patricia Stiles Marilyn Stilwell Leon Stout Nelson Swinehart Steve Templeton Leo Thomas Phillip Todd Gaylord Troxel Eric Tuttle Jeff Tuttle Jim Udell Paul Uselton Joanne Vance Jack Waldron Jim Waldron Robert Wandel Lee Ward Jertnette Warnke Carole Welch Bonnie Weller Dwight Whipple Gary White Saundra Witherspoon Robert Wood James Wright Frances Yeomans Diane Yost Warner Young Janice Youngor Sonja Zander fyteAJwi n Mrs. Heitman; B. Peabody, President; V. Church, Vice President; B. Rush, Secretary; J. Grobbell, Treasurer; B. Stalter, Sgt-at-arms; Mr. Witherspoon. ClaiA. OjfjficeAsl i t SojikxMtuvieA. Mrs. Hanson; P. Klockany, President; J. Wright, Vice President; J. Greenhoe, Secretary; S. Webb, Treasurer; D. Dean, Sgt-at-arms; M. Hoag. 7liH Tjeati'A' £oe ttl SEPTEMBER 7 School opens 12 Big Kickoff —Senior School Party 16 First issue of the Spotlight 19 Bulldogs win football opener with Lowell— 12-0 26 Ionia down to defeat at hands of Charlotte— 0-19 OCTOBER 3 Ionia whips Belding—40-7 4 Band tag day 10 St. Johns wins—13-33 13-18 F.F.A. Convention at Kansas City 17 Ionia is loser to Grand Haven—6-27 24 Ionia meets defeat at Hastings—7-21 31 Walled Lake wins over Bulldogs—0-7 NOVEMBER 1 F.H.A. Convention at Howard City 7 Bulldogs crush Greenville in Homecoming game—40-6 12 Debate with East Grand Rapids—1-1 14 Ionia loses last game of season—0-7 17 Band Banquet 19 Football Banquet 21—Junior School Party— Sadie Hawkins Sock Hop 24 Debate with Rockford—1-1 26 Seniors present Turkey Trot 28 Ionia wins first basketball game with Edmore -58-43 DECEMBER 1 Spotlight Banquet and initiation 1 Intramural basketball started 2 Bulldogs beat Lowell—60-48 5 Ionia wins again! Beats Eaton Rapids 59-42 10 Debate with Ottawa Hills—2-0 11 Ionia loses two debates to Grandville 12 Bulldogs lost to Greenville in overtime—39-40 14 Vocal groups present Christmas program 16 Hastings wins in close game—47-50 18 Ionia wins two debates from Belding 19 Joy! Christmas vacation 19 Bulldogs take Alma—50-41 20 Senior Alumni Dance— Winter Wonderland JANUARY 5 Back to old grind—School opens 9 Ionia tops Hastings—54-40 13 Bulldogs overpower Belding—59-54 16 Ionia is again winner—beats St. Johns—60-51 19 Ionia wins 2 debates from Wyoming Park and Otsego 23 Ionia has revenge on Greenville—wins 54-51 29-30 Ohhhhhhh! Exams! 30 Ionia too much for Stanton-—wins 62-50 FEBRUARY 6 Fowler beats Bulldogs—41-49 13 Bulldogs again beat St. Johns—61-54 14 District Solo and Ensemble Contest 18 Junior-Faculty game—Juniors win 20 Sophs give first school party— Rhythm Rendezvous 25 District Elimination Debate Contest at I.H.S. 27 Bulldogs beat Belding in last game—64-61 MARCH 5 Tournament—Ionia meets sudden death at Greenville—61 -63 12 Band gives concert at Jefferson Gym 13 Black Friday —Student Council School party 14 District Band Festival at Muskegon 16 Local Forensic Contest 27 Juniors give Pajama Top Hop 28 State Solo and Ensemble Contest APRIL 5-8 Easter Vacation 10 Band School Party— Easter Parade 13 First baseball game with Saranac 16 District Forensic Contest 16 Baseball with Hastings 17 Belding here for first tennis meet 17 Triangular track meet at Hastings 17 First golf meet at Hastings 21 Tennis at Grand Ledge 23 Band Concert at Jefferson Gym 24 Ionia meets Hastings in tennis 24 Greenville comes to Ionia for golf meet 28 St. Johns and Ionia battle in baseball game 28 Ionia meets St. Johns in golf 29 Ionia goes to St. Johns for tennis meet 30 Greenville travels to Ionia for baseball game MAY 2 Regional Speech Contest at East Grand Rapids 4 Golf with Hastings 5 Tennis with Belding 7 Baseball with Hastings 8 Junior-Senior Prom— French Fantasy 8 Golf with Portland 8 Conference track meet 8 Conference tennis meet at Hastings 9 Golf conference at St. Johns 12 Baseball here with Belding 13 Golf with Portland 15 Ionia meets Hastings in tennis 16 Regional golf contest in Grand Rapids 16 Regional track meet 18 Ionia meets St. Johns in baseball 19 Ionia plays Grand Ledge in tennis 22-23 Regional tennis tournament at Mt. Pleasant 25 St. Johns comes to Ionia for tennis 26 Ionia plays baseball game at Belding 27 Golf with Greenville 27 Ionia plays final baseball game at Greenville JUNE 7 Baccalaureate 8-9 Final exams 11 Class day 12 Farewell to seniors—Commencement First row: D. McWilliams, J. Clark. M. Welch, M. Jackson, M. Slater, M. Clark, M. Heitman, J. Huber, L. Conner, J. Smalley, S. Alspaugh, S. Bensinger, K. Peterson, K. Succop. Second row: S. Yeomans, J. Eckley, J. Shattuck, D. Hoxie, B. Poulos, J. Fosburg, S. McKendry, D. Smith, B. Pickens, C. Sweet, S. Hoy, J. Candiff, E. Arntz, J. Jinks, B. Stone. Third row: C. Ziegler, L. Gregory, M. Starks, D. Westbrook, S. Reed, D. Wiseman, J. Greenhoe, J. Hanline, S. Hood, V. Essig, J. Vance, H. Stacey. Fourth row: B. Hudson, A. Constance, L. Allie, P. Lockwood, A. Dick, L. Brown. Spatlicfltt At a formal Spotlight ceremony on December 1, thirty-three new members were initiated, increasing the staff to forty-nine members. The Spotlight's aim was to more adequately inform the students and the people in Ionia of the activities of the school. The staff's activities were concluded with a picnic in the spring. SPOTLIGHT STAFF Midg© Heitman, Miss Schwab, Judy Huber Co-Editors................................ Judy Huber and Midge Heitman Editorial Staff....... Marilyn Jackson, Shirley McKendry, Carol Wolverton, and Lynn Allie Feature Editor________________________________________ _.Lu Cretia Conner Feature Staff.......Janis Fosburg, Bette Poulos, Ella Mae Arntz, Judy Jinks, and Karen Peterson Music Editor_____________________________________________________Pat Lockwood Music Staff ........... Katherine Succop, Judy Greenhoe, and Diane Wiseman Sports Editor..................................................... Lois Gregory Sports Staff.................................... Bill Hudson and Alex Dick Annual Reporter................................................ Betty Stone F.F.A. Reporter_______________________________________________ Sanford Yeomans F. H.A. Reporter............................ ...................Dorothy Smith G. A.A. Reporter................................................Joanne Vance Student Council Reporter_________________________________________Margie Clark General News Editor.............................................. Joanne Decker General News Reporters Vicki Essig, Sharon Hoy, Sharon Alspaugh, Sandra Bensinger, Sandra Hood, Janet Candiff, Betty Pickens, and Jeri Smalley Business Manager............................................... Carlyn Ziegler Exchange Editor............................................... Joyce Hanline Junior High Reporters Dawn Westbrook, Marcia Welch, Cynthia Sweet, Mary Lou Starks, Helen Stacey, Joan Shattuck, Dennis McWilliams, Donna Hoxie, Joanne Eckley, and Judy Clark Typists.......................... Larry Brown, Sharon Reed, and Marlene Slater Faculty Advisers____________ Miss Sally Schwab and Mrs. Margaret Christopher First row: H. Bittner, G. Yeomans, M. Clark, B. Poulos, R. Hawley, R. Van Deusen, A. Dunsmore, I. Solowjowa, K. Leroy, D. Hogan. Second row: B. Stone, L. Botruff, L. Kaiser, S. Witherspoon, M. Jackson, A. Constance, D. Maroulis, J. Huber, J. Peterson, A. Dick, G. Plantamura, J. Peterson, J. Reister, B. Coulson, J. Schild. StuxUeut Council The Student Council under the leadership of President Rick Van Deusen and adviser L. T. Smith, did much for the benefit of the school this year. They sponsored the Homecoming, the first to be held during football season; bought the cheerleaders new uniforms, put on dances at the Armory after football and basketball games when the Elks were unable to, and held a school party to raise money for the Youth Center Fund. OFFICERS The annual I.H.S. Homecoming was held November 7 during the halftime of the Ionia- Greenville football game, sponsored by the Student Council. This year Roy Troxel and Shirley Smith were elected King and Queen from the senior class. Members of their court were Rex Hawley and Hope Bittner, juniors, Newell Masengale and Pat Ward, sophomores, Bob Rush and Connie Coe, freshmen. The king, queen, and court came onto the football field in convertibles and drove down an aisle formed by the I.H.S. band. Judge Webster crowned King Roy and Queen Shirley with satin crowns covered with sequins and presented them and their court members with gifts. A homecoming dance, Shooting Stars was held at the armory after the game honoring the king, queen, and court. QUEEN SHIRLEY SMITH, KING ROY TROXEL £,x,t mpxMxin U4A, Jluman,G U Heading Qiatosuf First row: L. Gregory. M. Koss, M. Jackson, S. Bergy, B. Stone Second row: C. Ziegler, D. First, M. Horn, J. Hood, G. Yeomans belxite First row: B. Stone, L. Conner, A. Hampshire Second row: D. First, R. Brown, J. Hood, M. Horn !)(leading First row: P, Hammond, L. Conner, S. Dunsmore, S. Witherspoon Second row: L. Allie, L. Reed, D. Dalzell, P. Croel, P. Lockwood GownieAxUcd Club First row: Miss Lewis. P. Stoakes, B. Poulos, R. Gibson, L. Kaiser, D. Capron. D. Smith, M. Pitchford, J. Pitchford. Second row: K. Leroy, I. Solowjowa. L. Little, B. Leonard. N. Smith. C. Lake, M. Ward, D. Reed, S. Spangler. Third row: J. Burdick, J. Mitchell, J. Greenhoe. G. Brand, B. Teichman, S. Reed, G. Yeomans, H. Bittner, K. Thomas. T. McPherson, J. Cline. Jlihria'uf, GLub Mrs. Primm, C. Dowsett, L. Thomas, R. Croel, R. Candiff, L. Martin, R. Croel. Pen Pali First row: K. Leroy, J. Mann, A. Constance, J. Jinks, K. Succop, Mrs. Heit-man. Second row: C. Stevenson, D. Maroulis, D. Yost, P. Todd, K. Jeffrey, M. Sochor, L. Flint, A. Hampshire. V. Hudson. J. Vance, J. Garman. E. Bonn, B. Lance, J. Decker. First row: B. Bennett, B. Hartman, B. Wandel, R. Leland. J. Leland, B. Chambers, R. Pierson. H. Seidelman, J. Stencel, W. Young, S. Yeomans, D. Hogan, F. Stout. Second row: L. Thomas, M. Croel, B. Lazarus, C. Horth, G. Dailey, D. Wolthuis, A. Brooks, L. Reed, G. Cronk, S. Eckley. D. Nash, B. Coulson. Third row: L. Stout, B. Cline, D. Greenhoe, J. Grill, H. Ludlow, D. Seidelman. G. Covert, C. Galloway, J. Stencel, R. Hull, B. Lampson. Fourth row: V. Church. R. Harkrader, R. Possehn, D. Font, B. Borden, C. Helmer, G. Hafner. J. Bates, G. Blundy, D. First, C. Smith, D. Ackerson, B. Kneale, C. Lazarus, J. Christensen. J. Strickling. Q. A The Ionia F. F. A. Chapter continued its winning ways this year under adviser, Mr. Clifford Haslick. They received a gold award in the State Livestock Judging Contest and a silver award in the Dairy Judging Contest. Dick First represented the group in Public Speaking. Members of the Parliamentary Procedure team were Chairman, Ronnie Pierson; Secretary, Sanford Yeomans; and Clinton Galloway, Gary Covert, David Seidleman, Jim Stencel, and Warner Young. The F. F. A. participated in Soil Conservation and Fat Stock Show Judging and sold Christmas trees and garden seeds. The F. F. A. team played in intramural basketball. OFFICERS G. Blundy. Sgt.-at-Arms; D. Hogan, Vice President; F. Stout, President; B. Kneale, Secretary; DICK FIRST D. First. Treasurer; S. Yeomans, Reporter. PUBLIC SPEAKER IONIA CHAPTER. No. 140 First row: Miss Funk, C. McKendry, D. Smith, V. Munger, C. Mason, K. Leroy. Second row: S. Roundtree. S. Lange, C. Helmer, S. Robinson, S. Reed, C. Miller, A. Hampshire, C. Lake. 42. A. (led GboM Officers of the 1952-1953 Ionia F.H.A. Chapter were: President, Shirley Robinson; Vice President, Celestine Lake; Secretary, Charlotte Helmer; Treasurer, Marion Montgomery; Reporter, Dorothy Smith; Parliamentarian, Connie Miller; and Point Keeper, Ardith Hampshire. The Student Council Representative was Karen Leroy and the Junior Red Cross Representative was Violet Munger. As a main project, the group purchased a set of dishes for the home economics department. Miss Helen Funk supervised the club. The Junior Red Cross has been active this year. The group sponsored the Red Cross Drive, a clothing Crusade, publicized the blood bank, packed a Christmas package for a veterans' hospital in Grand Rapids, and received answers from boxes they had sent overseas last year. First row: Mrs. Christopher, A. Dick, I. Solowjowa, C. Lake, S. Robinson, Miss Smith. Second row: J. Eckley, M. Nielsen, L. Smith, K. Leroy, J. Decker. First row: Mrs. Hanson, M. Heitman, I. Solowjowa, J. Vance, V. Hudson, J. Mann, M. Gehringer Second row: R. Belitz, V. Essig, D. Dunning. S. Dunsmore, J. Warnke. A. Dunsmore, S. Roundtree Third row: M. Horn. C. Gallup, M. Schaefer, M. Clark, P. Lockwood, L. Allie, M. Jackson, A. Dick Mitmb This year the Ionia High School Dramatic Club changed its name to the Mimes, which means mimics or players. Some members took part in a play presented at the Women's Literary Club. At the meetings of the Mimes, short skits and programs were held. A. Dunsmore, Treas urer; M. Heitman Secretary,- S. Duns more, President; M Horn, Vice Presi dent; M. Jackson Student Council; Ad viser. Mrs. Hanson ManeUiwcj, Randl Maj i tt i Majorettes: S. Smith, E. Hartman, P. Ward, P. Stoakes, M. Koss. Drum Major: B. Stone The seventy-piece I.H.S. Marching Band, under the direction of Nelson Shutes and drum major Betty Stone, appeared this season in complete new uniforms and hats. Another innovation was white gloves for every member of the band. The band participated in the Free Fair parade, Fat Stock Show, Santa Claus parade, the opening of the First Security Bank, band tag day, the Memorial Day parade, and the annual Band Day at Ann Arbor, in addition to football games. November 17 the Band Boosters sponsored a banquet for all band members. DRESS REHEARSAL i IONIA First row: B. Stone, G. Yeomans, M. Heitman, C. Wolverton, J. Fosburg, S. Witherspoon, J. Padgett, J. Huber. Second row: M. Jackson, S. Dunsmore, J. Decker, M. Slater, K. Succop, G. Brand, D. Martin, L. Martin, J. Udell, M. Koss, M. Blanding, L. Brown. Third row: P. Lockwood, M. Clark, J. Waters, R. Brown, A. Constance, D. Stone, B. Redick, C. Lafler, J. Reiger, F. Yeomans, J. Wright, G. Scheid, P, Kahl. E. Badder, R. Stauffer, J. Resh. Fourth row: J. Hickok, L. Allie, P. Morrison, S. Bergy, B. Hicks, R. Pierson, S. Yeomans. J. Christensen, Mr. Shutes, G. Gray, T. Roberts, F. White, D. Hull, I. Cottrell. The concert band under the baton of Nelson Shutes participated in many civic events. The highlight of the concert season was the band trip to North Muskegon on March 14 to compete in the District Band Contest. In addition to giving its annual spring concert, the band presented a Christmas program at the State Hospital. Various soloists and ensembles participated in the district and state Solo and Ensemble Contests. The Band Boosters Club helped the band purchase spats by sponsoring a magazine subscription sale, in which the band students sold over $2300 of subscriptions, and a paper drive. Gonc it Hand SENIORS First row: M. Heitman, M Slater, J. Burdick, S. Smith, C Wolverton. Second row: B. Stone, J Huber, J. Decker, M. Bland ing, P. Morrison. Third row: L. Brown. G Scheid, E. Badder, J. Chris tensen. OFFICERS E. Badder, Treasurer; P. Morrison, Vice President; J. Huber; President. M. Heitman. Secretary. First row: F. Whito, L. Brown, I. Cottrell Second row: J. Wright, G. Scheid, E. Badder, D. Cahill, J. Resh, C. Peterson Vocalist: M. Koss ; Pianist: S. Bergy 1Ibcatce Hand This year the dance band continued to do a fine job of playing for school parties. As a new feature, a vocalist, Maxine Koss, was added to the band. This group also performed at the Ionia Home Show which was held in February at the Fairgrounds. fjusuoA, feanA The Junior Band, composed of seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, made numerous marching and concert appearances in new blue and white uniforms. The officers of this organization are Dwight Whipple, president; Bill Poulos, vice president; Sandra Thorpe, secretary; and Eugene Lemke, treasurer. First row: E. Jenks, M. Cottrell, D. Wiseman, J. Vance, C. Sweet, J. Greenhoe, S. Thorpe, H. Stacey Second row: N. Burdick, C. Hackett, C. Christensen, J. Hanline, S. Peterson, K. Phelps, J. Bixby, J. Huber, K. Pierson, J. Fell, F. Donner, D. Whipple, C. Peterson, B. Wood Third row: C. Zander, S. Roberts, N. Fineis, J. Clark, B. Magney. P. Vogt, E. Lemke. G. Hogan, B. Constance, P. Allen, M. Vandervelde, R. Dykehouse, T. Moulton, D. Dalzell Fourth row: E. Arntz, Q. Harwood, B. Poulos, S. Templeton, C. Weller, M. Gill, J. Alberts, S. Alspaugh, E. Jones, S. Bensinger, S. Ward, L. Smith, D. Dunning, C. Stevenson Bottom row: Miss Woodworth, J. Decker, J. Markle, V. Munger, D. Wiles, D. Teaker, J. Sible, P. Hammond, J. Sible, J. Mitchell, J. Sible, S. Lange, N. Lemke, M. Maynard. Second row: E. Kamradt, M. Ziegler, S. Smalley, D. Ralston, M. Walker, I. Solowjowa, V. Larson, K. Rathburn, M. Taylor, P. Stiles. B. Martin. Third row: B. Gemuend, N. Hackett, R Galloway, M. Stillwell, G. Botruff, M. Sochor, N. Sochor, J. Greenhoe, S. Cook, M. Peabody, L. Little, J. Seidelman, D. Yost. Top row: M. Donovan. J. Anderson, L. George. D. Burrows, T. Luther, B. Morey, D. Seidelman, M. Stedman, M. Neilson. Accompanist: J. Huber. MwoeA GIi uaA, The mixed chorus and the extra-curricular groups have been active un ’.er the direction of Miss Jean Woodworth this year. The mixed chorus presented a Christmas concert in December, and in April a concert was presented oy the mixed chorus and the vocal groups. JUNIOR CHORUS B. Stone, J. Huber, C. Wolver- ton, M. Heitman, I. Solowjowa. JUNIOR QUARTET J. Mitchell, S. Bergy. R. Galloway, S. Dunsmore, S. Nord-heim, G. Yeomans. MISSING: L. Potocny, P. Morrison, L. Potocny. M. Koss, S. Nordheim, Bergy, S. Dunsmore. S. •s Schwab Giggles • ' 'Jezebel Election Results Sitting Pretty Miss Lewis Alumni Dance ’Alf Smiles Where's the Smile? Mrs. Hanson Horror Show!! Giggles What's Up There? 1 Those Eyes rirl Scouts What?? Poker Hand Sad Moment ti r Lowell JIM PETERSON Charlotte Ionia—40 Belding Ionia—13 Ionia— 6 Grand Haven Hastings Walled Lake Greenville Eaton Rapids DON WHITE FB ROY TROXEL RE CHUCK EDDY LH DAVE CAHILL RT EARLE BADDER Bottom row: J. Peterson, F, Harwood, I. Peterson, C. Eddy, D. Cahill, D. Waldron. Second row: F. Stout, D. White, R. Troxel, R. VanDeusen, E. Schafer. Third row: D. Lafler, R. Hawley, L. Robinson, R. Linderman, E. Badder. Fourth row: B. Hudson, R. Holland, G. Dickerson, N, Masengale, B. Coulson, F. Heitman. Fifth row: G. Blundy, D. Chapin, D. Steele, C. Swanson. Top row: Coach Lawson, D. Dean, G. Lasco, S. Webb, A. Chapin, J. Grobbell, Coach Hirshey. VoMity fyootkcdl The 1952 Ionia football team was built around the nucleus of the thirteen returning lettermen by Coach John Hirshey. The team started out with an impressive victory over Lowell before meeting defeat at the hands of Charlotte. The Bulldogs roared back with a smashing victory over Belding. They then met defeat against the conference foes St. Johns and Hastings. After fighting hard they lost to the powerful Grand Haven and Walled Lake teams. The varsity then bounced back with a crushing victory over Greenville for the Homecoming. In the last game of the season the Bulldogs went down to defeat to Eaton Rapids. After a very successful season the Bulldogs found themselves in third place in the conference. ALL CONFERENCE N. Masengale E. Schafer D. Waldron C. Eddy Bottom row: S. Templeton, J. Shamp, V. Church, J. Rowley, F. White, R. Colwell, N. Swinehart. I. Waldron. Second row: T. Hampshire, B. Gemuend, G. Plantamura, R. Stowell, J. Reiger, B. Troxel, D. Hambline, M. Croel. Third row: Coach Greene, L. Flint, J. Northrup, B. Elvert, R. Leland, J. Bates, J. Leland, B. Wood. W. Young, Coach Miller. Top row: R. Martin, J. Wright, D. Slater, L. Koss, L. Stout, J. Waldron, J. Cusack, E. Tuttle. fjuHAXVl VoMsUf, The Bullpups, coached by Bob Miller, had an unsuccessful season, losing all their scheduled games. However, they began to shape up towards the end of the season and are looking forward to a better record next year. f)usual The junior high football players, the Bullpuppies, were the only Ionia team to go through the season undefeated. Under the able leadership of Coach Bob Bradley these boys have received excellent training, and they show a bright future for I.H.S. football. Bottom row: R. Rubach, H. Fineis, G. Swinehart, L. Masengale, J. lesko, J. Taylor, J. Huber, C. Zander, P. Hauserman. Second row: N. Hudson, P. Allen, D. Dolphin, G. Hogan, J. Montgomery, R. Denker, A. Peacock, M. Richardson. Third row: B. Constance, D. Masengale, E. Lemke, D. Sallee, T. Masengale, P. Butler, B. Poulos. Top row: B. Wray, B. Rusnell, G. Graham, H. Starks. F. Heitman, R. Hawley, D. Waldron. B. Gemuend, E. Birzgalis. E. Shafer. Coach Hirshey, B. Hudson, D. Jensen, C. Eddy, R. Van Deusen, J. Hood. R. Holland. VcrtAitif, featJzetbaU With the return of five lettermen, Coach Hirshey put together a basketball team which won eleven and lost three games for a successful season. The Buldogs found themselves in second place in the conference when the season came to an end. The team beat Hastings by one point to win the conference scoring race for the first time in many years. Ionia went into the district tournament as the favorite but was defeated by Greenville in a sudden death overtime after a hard fought contest. Eriks Birzgalis and Doug Waldron placed on the all-conference team. Chuck Eddy, Don Jensen, Gene Shafer, Rick Van Deusen, and Bob Gemuend received honorable mention. Schedule Ionia - 58 Edmore - 43 Ionia - 60 Lowell - 48 Ionia - 58 Eaton Rapids - 42 Ionia 39 Greenville - 40 Ionia - 47 Hastings - 50 Ionia - 50 Alma - 41 Ionia - 54 Hastings - 40 Ionia - 59 Belding - 54 Ionia - 60 St. Johns - 51 Ionia - 54 Greenville - 51 Ionia - 62 Stanton - 50 Ionia - 40 Fowler 49 Ionia - 61 St. Johns - 54 Ionia - 64 Belding - 61 District Tournament Ionia - 61___________Greenville - 63 (Two Overtimes) First row: L. Koss, J. Saylor, G. Plantamura, J. Grobbel. S. Webb, N. Masengale, E. Tuttle, Coach • Lawson. Second row: E. Lemke, B. Poulos, C. Peterson, J. Cusack, N. Swinehart, G. Graham, D. Dalzell, D. Hogan, J. Waldron, J. Waldron. f)u u i VaSiAitif, feoAhetball The Bullpups under the watchful eye of Coach Lawson won four games and lost ten. The team was composed mostly of freshmen and shows great promise for a better season next year. The Bullpups got off to a slow start, but began to show steady improvement as the season came to an end. Schedule Ionia - 26 ------------------------ Edmore - 49 Ionia - 35 ... Lowell - 42 Ionia - 45---------------------Eaton Rapids - 57 Ionia 19-----------------------Greenville - 48 Ionia - 30-------------------------Hastings - 43 Ionia - 29-----------------------------Alma - 48 Ionia - 27-------------------------Hastings - 44 Ionia -40 ..... Belding - 33 Ionia - 52---------------------- St. Johns - 49 Ionia - 51 ...................... Greenville - 34 Ionia - 34 ......................... Stanton - 60 Ionia - 42 ________________________ Fowler - 52 Ionia - 49-----------------------St. Johns - 41 Ionia - 41---------------------------Belding - 57 CHAPIN'S VARSITY First row: G. Lasco, A. Chapin, D. Chapin Second row: R. Troxel, F. Stout, R. Linderman, J. Schild fcaAJvethcvlL LEADING SCORER: F. stout LEADING FOUL SHOOTER: I. Schild For the first time in the history of the school an intramural basketball schedule was set up by Coach Bob Miller. The race for the title was tight all the way, with Chapin's Varsity and the Faculty meeting head on for the championship. The game was a hard fought contest with Chapin's Varsity winning by two points. At the end of the season awards were given to the most valuable and improved players, the high scorer and foul shooter, and the winning team. First row: D. Chapin, L. Ward, J. Wilbur, ‘ C. Haskins Second row: J. Peterson, D. Dean, W. Lampson, J. Peterson First row: G. Lasco, G. Scheid, D. Steel, F. Don-ner, L. Reed Second row: R. Reistor, J. Wirtz, D. Lafler, D. Cahill, R. Linderman First row: P. Todd, P. Smith, G. Smalley, S. Essig, C. Ziegler, V. Dolan, B. Teichman, B. Janes, B. Pickens, N. Hackett. Second row: M. Randall. M. Stillwell, P. Olshack, A. Dunsmore, S. McKendry. A. Constance. V. Hudson, M. Cottrell. D. Wiles, P. Lockwood. M. Ward. Third row: Mrs. White, B. Stone, S. Kauffman, M. Maynard, K. Jeffery, J. Waters, L. Gregory. D. Maroulis, D. Martin. G. Botruff. M. Schaefer, N. Sochor, J. Greenhoe, C. McKendry, D. Yost. M. Sochor. A. Hampshire. Q. The Girls' Athletic Association, under the guidance of its adviser Mrs. Florence White, started activities in the fall with instruction in beginning tennis. The basketball squad formed two teams and played intramural games during the season. Other activities included two play days with Belding and a skating party. ZIEGLER'S HOTSHOTS First row: G. Smalley, P. Smith, J. Greenhoe, M. Ward. Second row: D. Graham, C. Ziegler, B. Janes, P. Lockwood. C. Dowsett. DOLAN'S HORNETS First row: D. Wiles, V. Dolan, M. Cottrell, N. Hackett. Second row: C. McKendry, M. Schaefer, A. Hampshire, S. Essig, A. Dunsmore. First row: R. Van Deusen, R. Troxel, J. Peterson, D. Waldron. D. Cahill. J. Peterson Second row: Coach Lawson, G. Hafner, J. Reiger, D. Chapin, R. Holland, D. Lafler, D. Adams, E. Tuttle, W. Reister feaAeAcill The 1953 baseball team had nine returning lettermen, Don Adams, Dave Cahill, Doug Chapin, Rex Hawley, Ron Holland, Jim Peterson, Jerry Peterson, Roy Troxel, and Doug Waldron. These players plus several outstanding newcomers were coached by Milton Lawson into a snappy ball club. After a rigorous spring training, the Ionia baseball squad opened the season against Saranac on April 13, and also met Hastings Pewamo, St. Johns, Greenville, and Belding during the regular season. They traveled to Portland St. Patrick for a three day baseball tournament. The tennis team under the direction of Coach Bob Miller opened the net season against Belding and held meets with Hastings, Grand Ledge, and St. Johns. The return of veterans Don Jensen, Lyle George, Larry Brown, and Carl Haskins, and newcomers Doug Waldron, Lee Ward, Eriks Birzgalis, and Richard Brown gave the team the strength and depth they needed for a successful season. First row: L. Brown, L. Ward, C. Haskins, R. Brown Second row: D. Waldron, D. Jensen, E. Birzgalis, Coach Miller Missing: L. George First row: J. Schild, E. Birzgalis, C. Eddy, R. Kauffman. D. Steel, L. Robinson, B. Poulos. A. Stalter, G. Graham. Second row: Coach Hirshey, F. Stout, B. Maynard, J. Dailey, M. Horn, H. Ludlow. J. Stencel, D. Burrows, R. Wolthuis Third row: W. Bennett, F. Tuttle, B. Coulson lacJz Ionia's 1953 track team opened the season April 17 in a triangular track meet against Hastings and Belding at Hastings. They also attended the conference and regional meets at Hastings in May. Some members represented Ionia at the State Track Meet at Ann Arbor on May 23. Of the thirty boys who went out for track this year, only Chuck Eddy, pole vaulter, Larry Robinson, mile runner, and Dave Cahill, relays, were returning lettermen. Although this year's thinclads were inexperienced, they show promise for future teams. K This year the golf team had three veterans, Bill Hudson, Bob Gemuend, and Jim Hood, and three new members, Bob Rush, Dick Human, and Russ Stowell. Under Coach Orlo Burpee, the Ionia golfers had a successful season. The first and hardest match was held in the middle of April against Hastings, and other meets were held with Greenville, St. Johns, and Portland. R. Stowell, J. Hood, B. Gemuend, B. Rush. D. Human Missing: B. Hudson First row: L. George, D. Waldron, F. Stout, R. Troxel, J. Peterson, J. Hood, C. Eddy. D. Jensen. Second row: F. Heitman, R. Holland, R. Van Deusen, S. Webb, J. Shiles, D. White. R. Linderman. Third row: B. Hudson, J. Grobbel, C. Swanson, J. Peterson, D. Chapin, E. Birzgalis, E. Shafer. VanAitif, Club Varsity Club officers this year were: President, Roy Troxel; Vice President, Fran Stout; Secretary-Treasurer, Doug Waldron; and Student Council Representative, Jim Schild. The club's activities included a spring party. GUeeAleaAeAA The cheerleaders cheered for all football and basketball games, and led the cheers at pep meetings. During the basketball season they appeared in new sweaters and koolots purchased by the Student Council. L. Potocny, A. Dunsmore, M. Bennett, R. Linderman, B. Janes. L. Holland, M. Peabody. (HAJL(iif, GowAxMf, First row: S. Stowell, N. Roche, B. Hugenroth, C. Burrows Second row: D. McWilliams, T. Edlin, K. Rusnell, K. Sweet, D. Perry fJusUosi fea4j2etkall First row: H. Fineis, J. Jesko, K. Phelps, J. Huber, G. Swinehart. W. Ward, P. Allen Second row: R. Ruback, J. Taylor, P. Leonard, R. Zander. M. Richardson, P. Hausserman, D. Nickels Third row: D. Dolphin, T. Masengale, B. Constance, R. Dykehouse, D. Masengale, L. Masengale, B. Dykehouse, P. Butler. feaAeJxcdl First row: L. Henderson, H. Fineis, M. Richardson, K. Phelps, D. Nickels, J. Huber, G. Swinehart. J. Taylor, W. Ward Second row: L. Shattuck, L. Leonard, J. Jesko, E. Louiselle, P. Adams. R. Taylor, W. Chlore, M. Davis Third row: B. White, P. Allen, B. Constance, R. Dykehouse, fC. Rusnell, B. Dykehouse. J. Rademacher, A. Peacock. B. Helderop Compliments of A. B. MATTRESS CO. Compliments of BOARDMAN’S PLUMBING Best Wishes AMERICAN VENETIAN BLINDS BOB’S DELIVERY SERVICE General Trucking, Phone 296 Best Wishes AMIE S SODA BAR Best Wishes to the Class of ’53 BOYNTON’S FUNERAL HOME Congratulations, Seniors AMVETS AND AUXILIARY Compliments of BOYNTON’S FURNITURE STORE Compliments of ANDRES BARBER SHOP Compliments of BUNCALO—RUSS DENKER Wishing you a successful future A. P. MEAT DEPARTMENT Compliments to the Class of '53 BURDICK CHEESE CO. Compliments of your A. P. SUPER MARKET Best Wishes DR. EDMUND BURDO. O.D. Future Success PORTRAITS BY ARIEL Compliments of BURNETT - SHOTWELL AGENCY Compliments of ARNOLD’S BODY SHOP Class of ’53—Hold Your Own BURN’S SERVICE—IONIA Best Wishes ASH, INC. Compliments of BUTLER MAYTAG CO. Compliments of ASSOCIATED TRUCK LINE Archie Drake BUTTERFIELD MUSIC CO. 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CHANDLER HAIGHT Best Wishes Compliments, Seniors ELDRED, ELDRED AND O’CONNER HALSTED’S FLOWER SHOP Admiral and Leonard Appliances Compliments of ELECTRIC SERVICE SUPPLY DICK HANSON MOTORS Compliments of Compliments of EMERY'S PLYMOUTH, CHRYSLER HANSON MOTOR SALES Best Wishes of Best Wishes EMPIRE ORCHARDS HANULICK’S FRUIT FARMS E.U.B. CHURCH Congratulations from Church with the Friendly Welcome HARRIETTES FATE’S FOOD MARKET Congratulations 343 W. Main, Ionia HARWOOD HEREFORD FARMS FELIX CLEANERS Phone 411—Ionia HARWOOD INSURANCE ACENCY Compliments of Compliments of FIDELITY LOAN HAUSSERMAN TRUCKING Congratulations, Seniors Compliments of FIRESTONE STORE HEITMAN’S JEWELERS Congratulations Compliments of FIRST SECURITY BANK HERFF-JONES CO. Compliments of Compliments of EARNEST FOUNTAIN SON HERMANS Compliments of Compliments of DICK FOSBURC HIS ORCHESTRA HILBORN STUDIO Compliments of Compliments of DR. FOUST HILER’S The World is Your Oyster—Now Open It HILL-FRAVEL LAUNDRY Compliments of HILL TOP CRILL Best Wishes, Seniors IONIA NEWS AGENCY Compliments of HILTON-COOPER INSURANCE Compliments of IONIA POLICE FORCE Compliments of FRED HOLTHER, CENERAL CONTRACTOR Compliments of IONIA POTTERY CO. Compliments of HOME HEATING CO. Best Wishes of IONIA PRODUCE CO. Best Wishes HUBERS Compliments of IONIA SENTINEL STANDARD THE HUB SHOE STORE Shoes of Quality” Best Wishes IONIA THEATER IONIA AUTO CLASS Used Glass and Parts Congratulations IONIA WALLPAPER PAINT Best Wishes IONIA BOTTLED CAS SERVICE Compliments of RAY JAMESON Congratulations, Seniors IONIA BUS STATION Best Wishes, Seniors JIM BROWN STORES, INC. Compliments of IONIA CAFE JIM’S STANDARD SERVICE Corner of State Lincoln IONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Compliments of CLARENCE JOHNSON Good Luck to the Class of '53 IONIA CONEY ISLAND JOHNSON’S FOOD MARKET 455 East Main Street Compliments of IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Congratulations JOHNSON SHOE CO. THE IONIA COUNTY NEWS, INC. Commercial Printing Success, Seniors JOPPE’S DAIRY CO. Compliments of IONIA COUNTY ROAD EMPLOYEES Best Wishes KEMP ACCOUNT SERVICE Compliments of IONIA DAIRY BAR KLIP AND KURL BEAUTY SHOP Shampoo and Finger Waves IONIA DRY CLEANERS Pick-Up and Deliver, Phone 13 KNAPP’S FOOD STORE “The Handy Stop,” 637 W. Lincoln Compliments of IONIA FURNACE CO. Congratulations DR. AND MRS. JOS. KOPCHICK Compliments of IONIA HARDWARE CO. Best of Luck, Class of 1953 KOSS DRUCS Compliments of THE IONIA INN Happiness and Success KREEM RICH CHEESE CO., DETROIT Compliments of IONIA IRON METAL CO. Compliments of LAUSTER MARKET Congratulations Seniors IRENE’S LUNCH BAR Compliments of L. D. 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Congratulations, Seniors YEOMAN - TAIRY Smtitlult eOw.xQ s BnotheQS. inc sUa A U 1953