Ishpeming High School - Hematite Yearbook (Ishpeming, MI)

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instrumental in equipping us for future harmoni- it with faith in the democratic way of living and ' ' h' and in anticipation of even higher levels of educa- ous living and intelligent citizens ip. h In full realization that the job before us is difficult, challenging, land permanent, we 9.CC9Pt tional achievement. -J OANNE LINDBOM CLASS GIFTATORY-MPI-IOPHECY H l INTRODUCTION Seniors, Seniors, most ambitious, How do your gardens grow? With heavy spades and bright red forks, And pretty maids all in a row. Seniors, Seniors, we are gathered In this garden our fates to learn. Here were found these gifts for you To give you fame at every turn. To pilot Gustie Alanko-a lantern to be used for blind flying. , Charles Allen, angling,enthusiast, will need a muffler when the frogs croak. Marion Anderson, nurse, 'these compresses for reducing the cauliflower ears. Phyllis 'Anderson, music teacher, a comb to help her sound like a humming bird. Paul Andrerw, baseball player, some fly paper so that he can catch that fly. June Antilla, future Clare Booth Luce, fly paper to aid her in sticking to her grounds. Evelyn Berg, -society reporter, a grapevine to help get the news. Leo Bergstrom, tailor, will need these patches to patch the Dutchman's-breeches. Teresa Bertucci, surgical nurse, 'a knife to cut the pane short. Wallace Bjorne, keeper of a kennel, a record Cphonograph? to make a record of the barks. Helen Blomgren, night nurse, a candle to light her way when a patient cries out, Forget- me-not. Mary Bonetti, photographer'.s assistant, a bulb to squeeze as she says, Smile , Frank Butorac, radio announcer, 'a fishnet to start him out on his first network. Doris Carlson, secretary, a file tfingernail file? to keep her .papers in even rows. Joy Champion, welfare worker, Pep to eat if her cases make her pine. Rosemary Champion, lstenographer, with this stalk of celery we advance your first week's salary. Mary Jane Coad, dentist, a hammer to put her patients to sleep. Shirley Coole, gardener, a tree Cishoe tree? to plant. To Mary Corcoran, swimming instructor, a lifesaver fcandy? to protect her lilies on the pond. Marie Cowling, librarian, alphabet soup to feed her bookworms. Jean DeCaire, nurse, a pad' Cpot holder? to ap- ply if a patient comes in with acorn. Rosemary Denn, artist, an Indian paint brush. To Clarence Dolkey, baker, we give this flower to make more dough. Dorraine Doney, housewife, a sunflower to brighten her wash days. Bernice Emanuelson, cook, ,might use this Cmeasuring cup? for her buttercup, Hazel Erkkila, farmerette, a stool Ktoadstool? to use at milking time. Raymond Flynn, banker, a mint Cpeppermint -stick? to assure him of marigold. To Ralph Fosmo, barber, scissors to trim that hedge. Dorothy Frantti, governess, might use this pcn to corral her naughty brown-eyed Susan. Margaret Gagliardi, reporter, a rake to rake up the news. Jean Gauthier, kindergarten teacher, a gold- en rod to use so that she won'-t spoil the child. Carolyn Gieser, landscape gardener, might plant this flour in her flower bed. Ida Giotto, policewoman, a bloodhound to keep her from barking up the iwrong tree. Alfred Goethe, policeman, here's your first beet. Vlfilliam Gustafson, a laurel wreath to crown him VVorld Champion Jitterbugn. To Marian Ham, commercial artist, these in- dispensable tools Cgarden tools? for her first contract. Irene Hampton, shorthand teacher, may need these shavings Cwood shavings? to assure her students of correct curly-ques. Theresa Hanninen, typis-t, a hoe to weed out the errors. To Dorothy Hemmila, fortune teller, her first palm tpalm leaf? to read. To dairyrnan Douglas Hillman-a good luck lei from Elsie, the cow. Mary Holmgren, surgeon, will need a needle and thread to mend the Humpty Dumpties that fall from the garden wall. To Dorothy Hytinen, priva-te secretary, this ta green pepper? to pepper up. Henry Isabelle, F. B. I. agent, a chrysanthe- mum, for Mum's the word . When Nestor Johnson, carpenter, builds a trellis, he will need these extra nails tfingernails?. Pat Johnson, optometrist, may find that his patients need thc-se extra irises. To Marjorie Kelly, hairdresser, we give a switch ftree branch? for the short-haired patrons. Barbara King, artist, these formal gloves fgarden gloves? to wear when sheattends her first artists' ball. Ellen Korpi, stenographer, might use a brace tplant brace? to avoid that five o'clock slump . To Clarice Larson, coiffure stylist in Holly- wood, a wig to give her brunettes that golden glow. To Sheriff Frank LaVoy-a pitchfork to tur- nip the clues. Betty Lehmann, dietitian, these tokens tred and blue? -to assure her patients of vitamins plus. Juanita LeMay, figure skater, a blade iof grass? to cut the ice. 'Fo Walter Lindberg, owner of a curio shop, a surprise package as a guarantee of sufficient stock. Since Joanne Lindbom, social worker, will wear out many shoes, we give her a pear. Frank Lafaro, business executive, a fishing pole to use when he retires. Earl Lowenstein, traffic cop, will need these pliers to pinch offenders. Dorothy Maata, manicurist, nails Ccarpenter's nails? to file. Katherine Maki, laboratory technician, special glasses rwater glasses? to wear when experiment- ing with violet rays. Norman Maki, shoe clerk, will need a horn to put on the lady's slippers. To receptionist, Jane Mitchell-Three-in-one oil to help her be smooth. Page Twenty-Seven

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necessary to hide her overshoeis as punishment- And perhaps, after falling into the kindergarten pool a few times, Margaret Solem lost some of her exuberance, although it is doubtful. CHU it be true that certain early habits are never lost or evcn modified? A One hundred and forty-one were enrolled in that kindergarten, although there are but 105 in this graduating class. While 50W have at some time attended other schools, half of us are pro- ducts solely of the Ishpeming Public School System. We have already called attention to the enormous task which confronts the youth of to- dayfthat of defending and maintaining the American way of living. Will the preparations and foundations of our education and background be sufficient to equip us to meet the challenge? Before attempting to answer, let us survey the nature of our parentage and home back- ground. We find that 76W of our class were born in Ishpeming, 137 elsewhere in the state of Michigan, and only 1175 outside of the state. In contrast, 21 mothers and 41 fathers were born in one of the European countries. In all probabil- ity, this accounts for the fact that approximate- ly 807 of our parents did not graduate from high school. We are also more fortunate than some of our older brothers and sisters, 38 of whom were not high school graduates. Nine .seniors have lost their mothers and 14 have lost their fathers. Divorce and re-mar- riage are very unusual. As might be expected, 50W of our fathers are employed in the mining industry. Only 13 mothers work regularly -out- side of the home. None of our fathers is in active service at the pre-sent time, but 27 represented us in 'World War I. Although most of us are too young to enter the service yet, we are justly proud of the 43 brothers and six sisters we have in the armed forces. In last year's class, the English strain pre- dominated. However, this year, as in many pre- vious ones, most students are of Finnish descent, while Scandinavian and English tie for second place. Italian, French, German, Irish, Austrian, Jewish, and Jugoslavian follow in that order. We note, curiously enough, that M of those who spoke a foreign language upon entering school still speak that language with their parents at home. Now that we have completed a ,general sur- vey of our home background, let us consider our formal education. The school presents a variety of available courses. From the records we note that 53 students are graduating under the Science Course, 17 under the Commercial Course, 16 under the General Course, 13 under the History and Social Science Course, four under the Man- ual Arts Course, and three under the Home Economics Course. .Equally important, however, in the school's educational program are the co-curricular activ- ities. Evidently students realize their value and enjoy participating in them, for of this year's class about half have at some time belonged to one or more of the various vocal organizations, more than 11 have been members of band or or- chestra, and more than li have also been mem- bers of the Forum. Seniors were very active in the following as well: 20 senior boys partici- pated in school athletic contests, and 15 members of the class participated in school forensic con- Pa ge Twenty-Six tests. Moreover, 20 seniors have had the oppor- tunity to assist in directing the activities of the school through membership in the Student Coun- cil. Of those who do not participate in musical activities, all except five enjoy attending linuslcal performances, and practically evel'Y01'le,m the class enjoys wa-tching athletic conteStS, Health care and physical education are b0tl'1 strongly emphasized. It has been discovered that 37W of our class wear glasses. Thllqfeen students have had appendix operations, and 29 of us are lacking tonsils. Only two have not taken the tuberculin test, 471k have had small- pox vaccinations, and 8012 have had the diph- theria test. Dueto the use of the portable lung X-i-ay unit, loaned by ine State Department Of Health, 93 of the seniors had lung x-ray-s, as com- pared with only 32 Of last years Clase- Ou? C0311- bined weight, almost seven tons, is heavily ln' sured, because 83? of the class carry life ln- surance. v . With few exceptions, all students Paftlcl' pated in the physical education classes, which stress training in calisthenics, marching, athletic dancing, basketball, etc. Five girls and Seven boys were excused upon a doctor's recommenda- tion, Special gym classes were held for tl10Se with posture defects, etc. ' ' Skill in getting along with others is a p1'1- mary requisite for success, and this art may Well be practiced at school social functions. Almost 3-5 of the class have attended most of the school parties and 36 have attended at least one Ishpem- ing High School Prom. Thus we have establish- ed some basis for future social relationshlPS- Travel has been a 'means of enabling us to have many valuable educational experienC9S- Eighty-four per cent come from families who own cars, and nearly half of this group have the PTW' ilege of using the car on special occasions. When cars are not available, we may always resort. to the 60 bicycles in our pos-sesion. Although nlne students have never been outside of the Upper Peninsula,'22 have visited Canada, England, or Mexico. In almost half our homes may be found two or more radios, another popular and effective method of furthering cultural develop- ment. Questions of vital interest in these unsettled times are: What are our war-time interests, and, what are we doing to further the war ef- fort? Over 36, of our class earn their own spend- ing money. At least 50 seniors have worked in the various business establishments in the city, often as clerks, ushers, gas station attendants, truck drivers, bell-hops, or waitresses. As a re- sult of working 915 hours a week, we have earn- ed the grand total of S34'I.55. However, we do not constantly seek profit from all our labors, for all but eight have daily chores to do. This pafst year the families of 81 seniors participated in the victory garden pro- gram, assisted by 41 sons and daughters, and many intend to do so again this year. Finally, we may boast of 100W participation in the pur- chase of War Stamps and Bonds. Is not the fact that 41 of us either hope to or expect to continue our education indicative of our faith in the future? Of this group 24 favor college, three 'trade school, and of the 14 girls who expect to become nurses, 11 plan to enter the Cadet Nursing Program. It is evident, as a result of this survey of the history and statistics of our class, that the school together with the home and the church, has been

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Harold Moilanen, traveling salesman, might need this line fclotheslineb to assure him of a dandelion. To debutante Marjorie Morris-a bathing cap when she makes her endive into society. William Nault, office manager, dates to give to his secretary. Kenneth Nowell, forester, a can of paint t0 keep his forest evergreen. Merle Oie, beauty operator, a bow Cviolinl to spruce up her patron's hair. To Joyce Olds, debutante, we give a bow Cribbonl so that she'll never be a wallflower. Dorothy Olson, laundress, whitewash to keep her clothes snow-white. Jack Pascoe, civil engineer, a hose to irri- gate the Sahara. To John Pawn, factory worker, we give his first plant fflower plantl. Bernice Pelto, bookkeeper, a scale to balance the books. Lillian Peppin, heart lspecialist, a key to the cause of a bleeding heart. George Peterson, electrical engineer, a cup to carry his currents. To Margaret Peterson, telephone operator, these tulips in case her own get tired. To baseball manager Henry Poutanen-a pitch- er plant to take one worry off his mind. ' Charlotte Quaal, head nurse, a snapper to protect herself when the student nurses call her the old snapdragon. Ned Reinhardt, professional soldier, a bottle of glue to make his bachelor buttons stick. Leonard Rivard, justice of the peace, a license to tie that pear. LaVerne Rock, owner of a chicken farm, will need these eggplant seeds fchina eggslf Rose Roti, hat designer, might use this fflow- er pot? for one of her creations. Josephine Russi, nurse, will find this burlap a handy bandage in a pinch. Helen Ryan, hairdresser, olive oil lOlive Oylb to tame that bush. Virginia Santti, actress, a four-leafed clover to help her reach her lucky star. John Scanlon, acrobat, a spring so that he can be a Johnny-jump-up. Ellsworth Schroderus, executive, a pipe to smoke when he rests his feet on his desk of oak. To Edward Seaquist, sexton, we give a spade to that he can dig up some business. To Charlotte Simons, school teacher, a four- o'clock so that she'l1 know when it's time to close up for the day. ' Margaret Solem, actress, a screen CWi1'1d0W screen? for her first screen test. Barbara Stakel, governess, adhesive tape to subdue her little charge when he won't be 8- sweet William. - Paul Sundberg, future Sherlock Holmes, a rattlef baby's rattle? to entice that snake in the grass. As a beautician Dorothy Swanson might use this cream Cbottle of creamb to give her clients a. peaches and cream complexion. Helen Swanson, soda jerk, might fill th-is cone Cpinel with a double dip. Donald Symons, pilot, casters to keep him on the beam. To Carl Tamrninen, minister, an extra ser- mon when he's the jack-in-the-pulpit. Elma Tamppari, housewife, a sprinkler to keep the dust down. To Evelyn Tasson, choir director, a bullfrog for her male chorus. To Lee Tatrault, farmer, this dog thot dog? to round up his phlox. Shirley Tatrault, librarian, cattails for the story book shelf. Mary Jane Thibodeau, dairymaid, carnations for her contented cows. To Cecil Tonkin, pilot, we give a ladder to climb. To start jeweler Robert Trondson in his pro- fession we give him a two-carrot ring. Orchids to Antoinette Vicario, Ishpeming's contribution to Broadway. Frances Voelker, bacteriologist, may experi- ment with this mold fcookie moldl. To coach Stanley Wiinikainien We present these headlines which announce the morning glory of his victorious team. To Marshall Williams, orchestra leader, an angel's trumpet to assure him of heavenly music. Patricia Zryd, children's librarian, might add this book Ccomic bookb to her garden of knowl- edge. CONCLUSION Seniors, Seniors, most prepared, Now go from this garden fair. Accept these tokens of our praise, And in your future use with care. JOY 'CHAMPION MARY JANE COAD SHIRLEY COOLE DOROTHY FRANTTI JEAN GAUTHIER KATHERINE MAKI 1. CLASS MEMORIAL Flags have been the representation of man's ideals throughout the ages. The American flag is the symbol of our country. It embodies the hardships suffered at Plymouth, the battles of the Revolution, the writing of our Constitution, the efforts of our soldiers and statesmen-in truth, all factors which have made America great. Everything that man has put into our country to make it what it is today-the ideal of democracy -is part of our flag. It is with these thoughts in mind that the Class of 1944 presents two American flags to the school for the use of our band. Since its organization, the band has had the use of the Ishpeming Industrial Associationis Page Twenty-Eight flags. Through this courtesy the band has al- ways appeared with the colors. 'This gift will make it possible for the band to have its Own flags in concert and on parade. VVhen you see these flags passing b '11 not think of the Class of 1944. You xilslvou W1 b- uably think of the flagis beauty and of whatpnijen and women of the past have done to uphold its honor .and glory. We of the Class of 1944 will see this too but we shall al ' , so see our attempt to thank the school fornuglliiieitflgiz done for us and to show our appreciation for all the advantages We have had during these four important years. -CHARLES ALLEN