Laingsburg High School - Looking Glass Yearbook (Laingsburg, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1949 volume:

FORWARD BEHOLD! The LOOKING GLASS of 1949. Long hart we laDored and patiently through wee small hours that you might be given this memoir of high school days. Within this book we have attempted in a humble way to record the joys and sorrows which go to make up hign school life. It is impossible to put into this book all of the thoughts and feelings that we have for our school, but if you find embodied within it's pages those which appeal to you, then we have accomplished our purpose. To you we leave the LOOKING GLASS with this parting injunction Open it's pages with out knocking and close them in the same way. 1 V«, the Journalism Group, responsible for editing th« Annual of 1949 chose to perpetuate the title Looking Glass”, for many years ago an L.H.S. graduating class gave that title to their annual and we thought this the most appropriate name since we are liTlng in the center of the Looklnglase country. It is hoped that our Looking Glass will be a mirror of the school life at Laingsburg High for 1948-1949. 2 Ii i Mil flouvoma DEDICATION The Journalism Class of L. H. S. takes great pleasure in dedicating this publication of The Looking Glass to the Senior Class of 1949. Appreciation is also expressed to all of the persons who have contributed money, materials, time and labor toward the construction of the beautiful new home economic's building. Many thanks to the merchants who made this annual possible and to«Mr. Frank Fulkersin for his fine professional photography and suggestions. The Journalism Class is deeply grateful to Mrs. Donna Reed, sponsor of The Looking Glass staff, whose efforts and guidance have helped us produce a mirror of the school and social life of Laingsburg High School. JOURNALISM STAFF Editor------------- Assistant Editor- Circulation Editor Social Chairman---- Art Editor--------- Art Editor--------- Reporter----------- Reporter----------- Reporter----------- Reporter----------- Typists------------ Sponsor------------ •-Cathryn Walters ------Lois Irwin -Mary Lou Bolton ------Lois Brink ■—Vivian Higgins •-Thelma Brewster ----Betty Weaver ----Jane Beehler ■—Connie Sparkes •Delores Basinger ■Members of Class -------Mrs. Reed 4 FaculTy 0 7 FACULTY Back Row (Left to Right) Front Row Stella McGrath Peterborough Normal Cafeteria Marguerite Smith Olivet C., Mt. Pleasant Kindergarten, Fourth G. Marshall Schroeder, B.S. Northern Michigan Science, Athletics Vera M. Clark Michigan State Fifth G., Fourth G. Hugh Doyle, A.B. Central State, U. of M. Social Studies, English Pauline Doyle Ypsilanti Normal Sixth G., Fourth G. Keith Reed, B.S., M.A. Wayne U., U. of M. Supt., Band Donna Reed, A.B., M.A. U. of M. English, Commercial Robert Powell, B.S. Michigan State Agriculture, Farm Mech. Sarah L. Brown Mich. State Normal Second G. Leslie 0. Wesner, A.B. Central State Principal, Math. ■Ruth Wesner, B.S. Central Michigan First G. Albert Austin Custodian Feme Austin W. Michigan Kalamazoo Third G. June Powell, B.S. Michigan State Home Economics SCHOOL BOARD Dr. R.G. Alexander ............. President Edward T. Hurst ................ Treasurer Victor Brya ..................... Secretary Lyle 0. Ginther............... Trustee John A. Walters.................Trustee SENIORS Paul E. Hurst • Go on your way women, I'm busy thinking. Lois Brink All work and no fun isn't the life for me. Lois Irwin She's little but she's wise, she's a wonder for her size. Cj£— Cathryn Valters She is always friendly, and wears a smile for all. iiAFi-sfrin.ggin s Happy am I, from care I am free. If I chance to talk awhile, please forgive me. Leo Cook A little learning is a dangerous thing so why take chances? 10 Dolores Basinger No one would think it, but I'm natural- ly bashful. Thelma Brewster She may be quiet in school but Oh!----on the outside. Albert Fraidenburg He’s on alert when it comes to a skirt. Jack Smith School ruins the Mary Coe Ah—Men I What would the world do without them? J3ne Beehler Quiet! Genius :-t work. 11 Keith E. Greene Get behind me Satan but don't push. Connie Sparkes She turns her back on men, and then runs backwards. Betty Weaver A good boo! of friends y i the best Barbara Ginther Precious things come in small packages, so does dynamite. Rita Powers You can't tell an oyster by its shell. Mr. Hugh Doyle Class Advisor. 12 SENIOR CLASS NAME AND ACTIVITIES CATHRYN WALTERS Annual (1) Senior Play Glee Club (1) Band (3) VIVIAN HIGGINS Junior President Annual (1) Junior Play Senior Play Cheerleader (2) LOIS BRINK Senior Vice Pres. Annual (1) Junior Play LOIS IRWIN Annual (1) Junior Play BARBARA GINTHER Junior Secretary Band (1) Junior Play Senior Flay Glee Club (2) RITA POWERS Senior Secretary Senior Play THELMA BREWSTER Annual (1) Band (3) ANSWERS TO Kate Softball (4) School Paper (3) Basketball (4) Glee Club (2) Softball (4) Basketball (4) School Paper (4) Senior Play ' Glee Club (2) ' School Paper (4) Glee Club (1) School Paper (1) School Paper (2) Cheerleader (3) Softball (4) Basketball (4) Glee Club (2) Glee Club (2) School Paper (1) Viv Cloie Louie Ginny Rita Red ELIZABETH JaNE BEEHLER Jane Senior President Annual (1) Junior Play Senior Play MARY V. COE Junior Play Senior Play Band (3) Glee Club (2) School Paper (4) Glee Club (2) Mary PASTIME Correspondence Stamp Collecting Dreaming Dancing Snapshots Piano Playing Drums Music Dreaming 13 NAME AND ACTIVITIES ANSWERS TO PASTIME CONSTANCE MARIE SPARKES Connie” Movies Annual (1) Junior Flay Glee Club (2) School Paper (2) Softball 14) Basketball (4) BETTY WEAVER Bet Embroidery Sexton High (3) G.A•A. Farrot Club Music Appreciation Chairman Girls' League Laingsburg High (1) Annual (1) School Paper (1) DOLOhSS BASINGER Peanut Fiano Senior ireasurer Annual (1) Junior Play Senior Play Glee Club (2) School Paper (1) PAUL E. HURST Junior Treasurer Junior Flay Senior Play Football (3) Baseball (4) Basketball (4) Paul Reading Spo: Magazines KEITH E. GREENE Slippery Cards Junior Flay Senior Play ALBERT P. FRAIDERBURG Al Automobiles Junior Play Senior Play Band (3) JACK SMITH Jack Pool Jackson High (3) Basketball (1) Laingsburg High (1) Football Tl) Baseball (l) LEO COOK Cookie Games Band (4) Student Manager (1) Baseball (2) 14 SR. HISTORY CLASS OF 4-9 We were the lowly Freshmen of the year, nineteen hundred and forty five. What a sightJ the girls with their freshly combed curls, and the boys looking very grownup but feeling pretty green. We finally stumbled upon Mr. Wesner who hesitatingly accepted our offer of being class advisor. Our officers were most capable and ambitious. They were pres. Mary Coe, V.Press.—Sherwo d Hunt, Sec.--Barbara Ginther, and Treas.- Rita Powers. The new students who joined us were Sally Kreblehl, Shirley Appleton, Edwin Leathers,' Norman Holder, Jerry Feguer, Keith Greene,Patsy Grice, Doris Gurensey, and George Morris. The year passed very quickly with the Freshman initation, a dance, and a Freshman-Sophomore Party. Oh, what a party.' it would, of course, rain and some poor girl went home without her shoe. Before the end of the year we lost Albert hicks, Stanley Wright, Jean Willard, Shirley Appleton, Patsy Grice, Norman Holder, and Lowell Bolton. The next step up. Sophomore year, was under the supervision of Mr. Burt. After much deliberation the officers we chose to represent us were Pres.—Sherwood Hunt, V. Pres.--Jim Carroll, Sec.--Barbara Ginther, and Treas.--Vivian Higgins. We were off to a flying start by initating the Freshmen. We lost several students, Jim Carroll, Doris Gurensey, Jerry Feguer, and Edwin Leathers but we made up for this by adding to our crew Leo Cook, Lois Irwin, and A1 Fraidenburg. The only other activities were a Halloween Party and a skating party with the Juniors. Our work was less difficult but we worked hard indeed to be called Juniors. Our class advisor was Mrs. Powell, and our officers were Pres.- Vlvian Higgins, V. Pres.--Keith Greene, Sec.--Earbara Ginther, and Treas. Paul Hurst. A very successful Christmas Party was sponsored by the class followed by a dance. The Junior Play, Who Killed Aunt Caroline directed by Hugh Doyle was a big hit. We received our class rings during the second semester. Many girls thought they would never forgive Mary Coe but when the rings finally arrived every one was hapj y. We began looking forward to the time when we would be called Seniors. During the Junior year we lost several students, Stanley Wise, George Morris, Gerard McGrath, and Sherwood Hunt. Our last activity of this year was the annual Junior-Senior Banquet which everyone said was the best yet.' At last.' not lowly Freshmen but sophisticated Seniors. We went about our business in a very quiet manner. Mr. Doyle was the unanimous choice for class advisor. Jane Beehler was given the reins for driving; Lois Brink was chosen to keep her in line; Rita Powers was the arbitrator who settled any dispute and Dolores Basinger was the watch dog of the treasury. A free Teen-Age dance was sponsored by the Seniors. with only a few lights you'd be surprised at the men who ventured on the floor some of them very good dancers too. Our annual Feather Party was a great success and many tired Seniors Just hardly made it home. Our next event was Million Dollar Cook , the Senior Play, again directed by Hugh Doyle. The Seniors were host to a mid-winter dance held at Rogers Hall on Valentine's Day. This year it was otr turn to sit back and enjoy the handiwork of the Juniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet. P’lnally with all our plans complete and the night of graduation near we will all remember our four wonderful years of high school together. Paul Hurst, Kate Walters, Vivian Higgins, Earbara Ginther 15 THE Vi er s' A for Albert, grin wide and long. B for Barbara, all men at her feet. (Though nevertheless a gay, smiling lass). C for Connie, one of the tallest in the class. B for Betty with a new shiny ring. D for Dolores who is always near. J for Jack, a newcomer this year. J for Jane, our school teacher to be. K for Kate, no care for the He . L for Lois (Irwin), bashful but wise. L for Lois (Brink), who never is blue. M for Mary, not always loud. P for Paul of whom we all arp oroud. R for Rita with curl in her haj.r. T for Thelma, a maiden so fair. V for Vivian whose desire is to fly. This being all we bid you good-bye L.HLS. ALUMNI OF 1946 1947 1948 Kathryn Parker Myrna Bolton Gladys Moorman Coralie Bolton Margaret Hurst Phyllis Price Doris Mahoney Dawn Voisinet Naomi Wolrom Carl Trumble Harvey Walters John Carroll Keith Hart Robert Hu st Milan Taylor Agnes Novak Carol J. Cooke Nora Guenther Lillian Taylor Jean Wauvle Genarose A..Baldwin Patricia Hurst Marilyn Parker Norma Wolfrom Leo Canning Jr. John Edward Coe Bernard Cook William C. Veith Richard Sparkes Douglas A. Willard Marjorie A. Brenke Janette Doyle Patricia A. Coe Sally J. Krebiehl Doris J. Showerman Geraldine E. Hunter Robert Lee Croy Joe H. Voisinet Jr. John WT. Hurst William Christacopolus Dick C. Lorenz Edwin J. Brown H. H. Grinnell Richard E. Rowley Raymond L. Grinnell Hollis W. Guenther Lyle Putnam Erwin E. Woodbury 16 UNDERGRADS 18 JUNIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President Secretary Treasure. Sponsar . .Joan Powell Diana Shu Edul Brawatar Mr.Schroeder ill 2 2ni Ras Back Row E.Brawatar D.Shua J.Gregory B.Croy M.Bolton J.Irebiehl J.Brownlaa J.Powall H.Les H.Rowley Mr.Schroadar L.Ouantbar J.Morria B. Waterman G.Chriat P.Lila D.Putnan A.Brown M.Hart H.Hurst C.Huff R.Willaro To atart out tha year wa orderad our rings. Our faathar party was hald Dacanber third at tha school. With a nat profit of $236.00, all procaada wara put toward our senior trip. A dance was put on Dacanber tenth at Rogers Hall. ED BERRT played for this gala affair. Tha hall was decorated in Chriatnaa colors. No admission was charged. January kept ua all busy with aanastar axana. February our Junior play books wara ordered, and tha cast picked out. March was well taken care of with play practice. Mr. Doyle did a wary good Job of directing it. Our play was presented in April May was our busiest and nost exciting nonth. Planning and giving tha Jr. and Sr. Banquet was lots of fun and work. Tha prom was a vary exciting affair. This was the last event of tha year. We all had a lovely tine. 19 SOPHOMORE CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President Tlce-President Secretary Treasure. ........ Sponser . Sam Wright , Larry Powers , Pat Burley . Clare Qreene , Mr. Wesner hi gffll d isSL 1e4 2S S 2S J.Powell B.Willard B.Sparkes J.Waterous M.Daschner F.Wilson J.Austin P.Adams P.Hurst D.Qinther P.Burley Mr.Wesner C. Irwin P.Miller D. Ketchum R.McOrath R.Rasmussen E.Parker W.Basinger L.Cook R.Kyes R.Wert T.Rowley C.Oreene J.Mahoney L. Powers S.Wright H.Baumgras To start out the year we elected officers. In October we decorated our hoae room for Halloween. In December we Invited the Juniors to a skating party at the Palooar. The class bought Mr Wesner, our class advisor a tie clasp for Christmas. Semester Exams weren't very hard although they kept us vary busy. In February a few from the class were in a one-act play Make Room for Rodney. It was presented before the assembly. 20 21 freshmen 1st Row: 2nd Row: 3rd Row: Back Row: B.Peters D.Moorman D.Davis C.Veith C.VanBurger A.Hagerty J .Coe R.Lee M.Kockziem D.Darling G.Curtis L.R.Bohling B.Crider C.Smith D.Wagner L.V.Sperry H.Darling J.Powell J.Waterous A.Anthes J.Burley V.Cobb A.Smith M.Johnson E.Davis C.Wing M.March D.Rose J. Waterman J.Felske CLASS OFFICERS Absent: B.Charrette President . • Vice President Secretary . . Treasure. . . Sponsor ... Allen Anthes Joan Burley Donald Davis Marilyn March Mrs. Robert Powell The Freshman started the roller skating parties in the fall of 48. On the Palomar floor, these Green Freshies worked out their pep. They presented the film Treasure Island for a High School assembly. The fall money making project was a Curtis magazine sale. 8™ GRADE 1st Row: 2nd Row: 3rd Row: Back Row: Absent: K.Bohling D.Holfus D.Curtis J.Austin Agnes Barnes I.Bolton R.Ginther D.MeDonald L.Rowley J.Morgan C.A.Dix R.Woodworth A.Powell C.Huff S.Jaques R.Willard D.Trumble J. Brewster B.Matteson M.Fralick B.Lile K. Brewster B.Bandt M.E.Steinke Mr. Powell S.LaCasse K.L.Forrest D.Duzenbury D.Walters S.Shue H.Walters H.Brownlee H.McDonald D.Rose J.Coe CLASS OFFICERS President • ........................ Vice President...................... Secretary .......................... Treasure............................ Sponsor ............................ John Austin Clarice Ann Diz Mary Ellen Steinke Robert Ginther Mr. Robert Powell The class accompanied the Freshmen roller skating. In November we had a hay ride climaxed by a wiener roast. 22 SEVENTH GRADE Back Row: (Prom L. to R.) R.Beech, M.McAdams, J.Clark, F.Wolfrom, D.Brown, N.Sparkes, F.Wagner. T.Coe, J.Daria. 3rd Row: L.Johnson, F.Koerner, J.Rowley, T.Coe, M. Fraiden- burg. J.Croy, J.Cortright, STDa vis, N.Adams, E.Hicks. 2nd Row: E. Bearers, L. Austin, N.S.Balcoa, R.Crane, C Mahoney, N.Bohling, Mrs.Reed. R.Baum gras, M.Mahoney, B.Ginther, A. Brown, M.Darling, B.Carroll, 1st Row: A.Shue, J.Cook, W. Wing, J.Waurle, R.Coe, K.Smith, C.Veith, J.Snyder, M.Moriey, S.Holfus, Absent: C.Hintz, M.Green SIZTH GRADE Back Row: From left to right: B.March, K.Reed, A.Forrest Jr., D.Irwin E.Sitlebuss, A. Villaird. 3rd Row: D.Slee B.Dougan, B.Dennis, S.Doyle, D.Ginther, T.Croy. G.Rose, B. Powell. 2nd Row: D.Wilson, E.VanBurger, M.Wilson, M.Wert, Mrs.Doyle, M.Baumgras, R.McGrath, Shaffer. 1st Row: T.Herblet, J.Richards, M.Kalkim, M.Cobb, J.Sheldon. H.Fearers, M.J.Hutchihgs, T.fthristacopulos. Absent: Irene Barnes, Therase McDonald 23 FIFTH GRADE Bfick fiX (Froa L. to R.) D.Ioontar, D.Coa, J.Walter� , I.Chant. T.Korkoskia. 2 � p®r. C.Parkar. i£d Rw: M.Groan L.Woodworth, B.Boahar, H.Scholia, ■ •Watson, S.BaardslaaTJ'Adaas, T.Croiby, B.Brown. 2nd Bowl J.Shaa. L„ Antcllffi. N.Al«TflnH«r D.Hnnt. M.V41 lavvi Ur. F.. n a Antcliffa, M. Alexander Putnan, B.Brink. .Ill H.Gray, E.Blackledge, D• Hunt, M. Willard, Mr� .Clark fc.£ee, D.Baach, 3« w: L.Baungras, ■.Gorman, L.Cortrlgbt, O.Botaikas. Hutching� , B.Parkar. 9 24 THIRD GRADE Back Row:I From L. to R.) S.Blackledge, G.Alexander, D.Day, R.Lee, J.Cribba, D.Abels, 77SmitK7 G.Parker. rd ftow: L.March, R.Kreis, P.Bolles, D.Frederick. J.Willard, L. Sparkea, T.Ferrigan, JOTamilton. 2nd Row: J.Youngs, P.Brewster. E.Dix. C.Morgan, Mrs.Austin, M.Mansfield. M.Lee, S.Coe, JTIustin. lsu Row: L.Powell, S.Smith, M. Canning, A.Wright, W.Crosby, S.Willard, D.Pattenaude, C.Prescott. -------I SECOND GRADE Back Row: From L. to R.: R.Butler, W.Ointher. D.Malkin, H.Wherry, W.Walters, J.Rose, fTHutcnTngs. L.Hagerty, 0.Krais. Row: M.Holder, L.Oray. J.Bohnette, E.Wagner, Mrs.Brown, C.Christocopulos, E.Bloom?ield, F.Brewster. 2nd Row: B.Tyler, M.Dix, D.Johnson, D.Adams, M.Coe, M.Christocopulos, D.Abel, L.Cramer, 0.Jacobs, R.Milemon, L. Poole. 1st Row: M.Brya, C.Krfis, L.Willard, V.Woodbury, S.Fralick, V.Beavers, M. Hurst, lOfntcTTff. Absent; C Fraidenburg, K.Mansfield, J.Irwin. 25 FIRST GRADE Back Row:(From L. to R.) K.Scray, M.Woodbury, M.Wing, J.Sherman, K.Karkaskie. G.Snyder, Ci.Acker, E.Gyorick, T.Barley, R.Mileman. 3rd Row: T.Hurst, L.Smith, L.Coe, B.Bohnett, Mrs.Wesner, R.Huff, T.Mahoney, R.Ginther, G.Haggerty. 2nd Row: S.Acker, J.Bosher. C.Day, J.Wauvel, J.Beardslee, S.Corp, C.Hutchings, S.Alexander, H.Prescott, M.Criobs, M.Fogle, S.Early, S.Lile. 1st Row: B.Hunt, L.Bandt, N.Reickhart, C.Curtis, C.Parker, M.Tyler, L.Maxwell, L.Swarthout. Absent: P.Mileman. KINDERGARTEN Back Row: From left to right: T.Powell, D.Corp, D.Johnson, D.Wilson, J.Canning, B.Voodtury, K.Young. 3rd Row: J.Austin, D.Morrill, R.Ferrigan, M.Smith, J.Guenther, J.Cortright, R.Austin. 2nd Row: R.Price. O.Milemon, L.Hamill, J.Pierce, C.Blackledge, T.Wing. L.Potter. 1st Row: B.Snyder, J.Schray, R.Powell, S.Coe, L.Richards, M.Hamilton, J.Austin, P.Milemon. Absent: S.Surinck, L.McGoran, J.Doyle, L.W.Crane. 26 SCHOOL FUN 28 29 31 GIRL’S BASKETBALL Back Row: (left to right): C.Irwin, C.Walters, D.Putnam, Mr.Schro- der. M.L.Bolton, B.Willard, B.Sparkes. Front Row: B.Ginther, V.Higgins, D.Ginther, P.Lyle, M.L.Hart. Absent: C.Sparkes. SCHEDULE Friday Jan. 14 Byron 19 Laingsburg 21 Friday Jan. 26 Webberville 11 Laingsburg 23 Friday Feb. 4 DeWitt 12 Laingsburg 15 Friday Feb. 11 Gaines 26 Laingsburg 12 This year for the first time since the Laingsburg girl's basket- ball team has been reorganized, the girls were co-winners of the Tri-County league. The girls played four league games losing one to Gaines with whom they were tied for the trophy. Four practice games during the season helped to keep the girls on their toes. CIRL’S SOFTBALL Back Row: (left to right): C.Irwin, F.Wilson, M.L.Bolton, Mr.Schro- der CTWalters, V.Higgins. J.Morris. Front Row: P.Lyle, B-Sparkee, D.Putnam, B.Ginther, B.Willard, D.Ginther. Absent: C.Sparkes. The schedule for the Girls Softball team of 49” has not yet been determined. 32 33 Cheerleader 34 boy’s football Back Row: From left to right: Harold Hurst, HB; George Christ, C; Lynn Guenther, FB; Coach Schroeder; Sam Wright, FB; Paul Hurst, E; Jack Mahoney, HB. Front Row: Larry Powers, E; Joel Gregory, Q; Jim Coe, Q; Russell Willard, 3; Arnold Brown, E; Jack Smith, HB; Richard Wert, C. Absent: Carl Veith, C; Clare Green, E. Summary of Season Friday, September 24—Mendon at Laingsburg Mendon.............40 Laingsburg........12 Friday, October 1—Byron at Laingsburg Byron..............12 Laingsburg........31 Friday, October 8—Gaines at Gaines Gaines........... 14 Laingsburg........14 Wednesday, October 13—Morrice at Morrice Morrice............46 Laingsburg........0 Friday, October 22—Bath at Laingsburg Bath...............24 Laingsburg........12 BOY’S BASEBALL Back Row: From left to right: George Christ, F; Larry Powers, IB; Harold Hurst, F; Sam Wright, F; Coach Schroeder; Nolan Lee, 2B; Arnold Brown, F; Clare Green, F. Front Row: Paul Hurst, P; Jack Mahoney, SS; Russell Willard, 2B; Lynn Guenther, C; Richard Wert, F; Jim Coe, 3B; Leo Cook, P. The schedule was not made out this year but the boy’s will play their league games with Morrice, Webberville, Gaines, Bath, Byron, and DeWitt. They lost one game, tying for Co-Champs cf the league last spring. • -• BOYS BASKETBALL Back Row: From left to right: Russell Willard, F; Harold Hurst, C; Coach Schroeder, Nolan Lee, G; Jack Mahoney, G. Front Row: Larry Powers, C; Joel Gregory, G; Richard Wert, F; Paul Hurst, Summary of Season Friday, December 17—Morrice at Morrice Morrice..............46 Laingsburg.........30 Friday, January 14—Byron at Byron Byron................17 Laingsburg.........29 Friday, January 28—Webberville at W'ebberyille Webberville..........57 Laingsburg.........40 Tuesday, January 31—Bath at Bath Bath.................57 Laingsburg.........27 Tuesday, February 4—DeWitt at DeWitt DeWitt...............47 Laingsburg.........21 Tuesday, February 11—Gaines at Gaines Gaines...............28 Laingsburg.........29 35 37 HOME ECONOMICS September, 1948 found us still in our cramped quarters in the basement but stimulated by the promises of having someday this year a real Home Economics department, we took on a project of home decoration. Some of the girls visited furniture stores and studied style, costs and durability. One of the highlights in the 9th grade food's work was serving a dinner for their parents. Textile paintings and Experimental cookery have been two other units completed by the girls. The girls pictured in the Home Economics photo, are wearing the suits, dresses, skirts and blouses made during the sewing course. These are just a few of the girls that participated in this project. The girls in the picture are: (Back Row from Left to Right) Jean Austin, Connie Holder, Lois Irwin, Lois Brink, Rita Powers, Delores Ginther, Pat Burley, and Faye Wilson. (Front Row) Mrs. Powell, Norma Lee Dashner Betty Weaver, Barbara Hurst, and Thelma Brewster. The Home Economics girls have been under the direction of Mrs. Powell. SHOP £ AGRICULTURE The Shop and Agriculture Dept, have been expanded and developed under the direction of Mr. Robert Powell. The facilities have been greatly improved. The most pressing needs of this department have been remedied with a new addition on the back of the shop, new duo-therm oil burners, running water, a washroom, storage racks and up-to-date power machinery. The boys painted the floor of the shop and made three large class tables. The Ag. classes have enjoyed visiting various projects in the surrounding area such as the face lifting of the Hayes' farm in Ionia County in one day, Van Velser's new pen-type bam, and the dynamiting of a ditch at the Ed Lee farm. They also attended one day’s session of Farmers' week at Michigan State College. The students: Edwin Brown, Arnold Brown, Donald Morman, LeRoy Bohling, Allen Anthes, Dale Anthes, Clare Wing, Wayne Basinger, Reese Olger, Richard Wert, Clare Greene, Edwin Parker, Carolton Huff, Floyd Koerner, and Donald Wagner, and the men: LeRoy Bohling Sr., Wayne Wert Bill Jaques, Roy Gardner, Floyd Koerner Sr., Earnest West, Lawrence Dix, Darwin Smith, Victor Jorae, Basil Acker, Driver-Don Koonter and Robert Powell attended the International Live Stock Show at Chicago Stock Yards, Chicago, 111., Dec. 2, 3� and 4th. Some of the projects completed by the boys this year are as follows (rabbit hutch-Jerry Felzke) . (hay feeder-Alton Smith), (the ignition sys- tem rewired in a car-Allen Anthes), (corner shelves, bird homes, milk stools, scaffling for the new Home Ec. building, stands for the auction and bicycles repaired-the majority of the boys). The boys helped on the new Home Ec. building at odd jobs. Some worked on Saturday laying the floor in the new addition of the shop and helped shingle the roof. 38 6e qn|j 33|3 GLEE CLUB The girl's glee club, the first in several years, is directed by Mrs. June Powell. Some activities of the glee club were; Christmas Program, Christmas Caroling, and selections for the audience of the Senior play and P.T.A.. The group attended a performance -of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. Front Row (From L. to R. ) (Cont.) Back Row (From L. to R. ) (Cont.) V. Hlgglns-A M. Johnson-S J. Powell-S P. Lile-A L. Irwin-S R. McGrath-S C. Irwin-S J. Morris-S P. Burley-A P. Adams-S H. Rowely-A B. Wateraan-A L. Brink-A J. Beehler-S B. Ginther-S D. Basinger-A M. Bolton-S M. March-S R. Powers-S T. Brewster-S B. Willard-S Mrs. June Powell, J. Bfownlee-A director D. Putman-S BAND Back Row Fourth Row Third Row (From L. to R.) M. Klockziem-Bass A. Fraidenburg-Clarlnet R. McGrath-Drum M. B. Sparkes-Alto L. Austin-Clarinet R. Ginther-Trumpet N. Dashner-Alto D. Ginther-Clarinet J. Austin-Trumpet J. Mahoney-Baritone P. Miller-Clarinet H. Brownlee-Trumpet L. Cook-Baritone J. Austin-Clarinet G. Curtis-Trumpet D. Walters-Baritone D. Shue-Clarinet J. Waterous-Trumpet R. Lee-Bass B. Croy-Clarinet R. Kyes-Trumpet R. Dugan-Clarinet L. Cook-Trumpet K. Walters-Clarinet Bells T. Rowley-Trumpet D. Wagner-Trumpet Mr. Reed-Director Second Row First Row (From L. to R. ) R. Wert-Saxophone W. Basinger-Saxophone C. Vanburger-Saxophone T. Brewster-Snare Drums J. Beehler-Base Drum L. Bohling-Trombone A. Smith-Trombone C. Veith-Trombone J. Morris-Drum M. H. Walters-Snare Drum J. Clark-Snare Drum T. Coe-Snare Drum H. Baumgras-Snare Drum D. Curtis-Snare Drum N. Sparkes-cymbols P. Lile-Drum M. The band was organized during the winter of 1946 and 1947. During the past school year, it has played for many occasions. It played for the Christmas Assembly, the Lion's Auction, a concert and took part in the Dewey Homecoming. The members of the band and glee club attended the performance of Hansel and Gretel , a production of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. For the second consecutive year, the Laingsburg High School Band played in the Band Festival at DeWitt. 40 SCHOOL CALENDAR Sept. Happy day, the sophisticated seniors elected Jane Beehler to lead the mob. Ye Gads, couldn't they do any better? Nolan Lee was named the Knight in charming armor, who carried the lance for the junior class. Sam Wright cracked the whip for the saucy sophmores. Allen Anthes led the pack of greenhorn freshmen. At the Journalism banquet (pot luck'.), Miss Kate Walter was towed across the bridge as Editor-in-chief of our L.H.b. latest news review. For the first wasted days of field trip was not enjoyed by Mr. Powell and the Ag. Class. They (all) took a little Jog up to old Clarksville. It was too big an undertaking to be appreciated in such a short time. Alva Harris gave the Home Economic's girls a demonstration on the care of the hair and the styling of the various types of hair. Enrollment is up to four hundred this year. Oct. The old L.H.S. team dug into those Byron men with all fours, slaughtering them 31 to 12. This second football gadfest was the game of the season. The Lion's Club Auction was a great success; rain, band and all. The net profit for the Home Ec. project was about 1300. It seems that the news of our delightful music makers enticed the Owosso big wigs to invite the L.H.S. band to play in the Dewey Home- coming parade. They did pretty darn well too! Ask Dewey. Four of our Seniors enrolled in an adult evening class to learn how to carry on their official duties. Dr. Stevenson taught Parliamentary Procedure every Monday evening for six weeks. Treasure Island a movie, was presented by the ninth graders for a high school assembly. Middle of the month and the volunteer workmen started pouring the footings for the Home Economics building. Well gals, you'll never sock another homer there. Blue Monday for the seniors? Maybe they felt qualmish but it was a great assembly! The Senior class, in all their dignity, demonstrated the correct method of conducting a class meeting. 41 Nov. Captain Paul Hurst carried the honor of L.H.S. in the l4ne up of the Tri-County League all-senior, all-star, football team. His position was end. Feathers, more feathers, all kinds of feathers, feathers, with the generous help of the 'Burg merchants, the high and mighty Seniors embezzled $300.00 for their Senior trip. The Seniors decided to be graduated in gray with rose and gray tassels to match. Surprising enough there was a swell turn out of band and glee club members for the concert Hansel and Gretel w: ich was presented at the Eestern Auditorium in Lansing. What's surprising about that? '.’ ell, the event happened on Sunday I Speaking of 'deers' most of the male population went to the north woods to try their luck. Results---------nonet The Indian chiefs were right when they said the happy hunting ground was in Sciota Township at least. Dale Trumble agrees. He shot an eight pointer right in his back yard. Aht twelve happy girls, basketball suits at last; their new uniforms were white with red numbers. Lewis Hart, master craftsman in the art of fine Venetian glass blowing, gave an exhibition of his ancient and rare art Nov. 25. Honors, school letters, were given by a band director, Keith '.7. Reed to the faithful band members who had served at least one year with the band. Dec. Notice l '.' hat a crowd at Riches' Clothiers when the Seniors' pictures were on display. Chicken saved the day. The Junior class, having netted 23Q.2R at their feather party, had enlarged their bank roll enough to buy those Seniors their black orchids. The eighth graders had a whale of a time at the Palomar accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Powell and Vernon Clark. The seventh graders followed suit with a skating party accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Reed. Ed Barry Orchestra played for another teen-age dance, this time sponsored by the Junior Class. Finally ten days of vacation after mo ths, months and months of hard labor. Could it be that the teachers enjoyed the vacation as much as the students? 42 Jan. The Home Ec. gals took an afternoon off to go to Bobbin's Furniture Store in Owosso. Flash bulb and camera hit Laingsburg with Frank Fulkersin at the bat. All grades, sports and activities stood before the blinking lights. Woe is me ! Black Tuesday, semester tests began. Everybody, of course, should have passed if last minute cramming had anything to do with it. The Home Ec. girls and Agriculture boys went to East Lansing to the annual Farmers' Week. They saw everything from log cabins to style shows the boys even saw a basket ball game. Feb. The Home Ec. girls had the great privilege of moving into the new building. They found everything so much roomier and conveniently placed. The Home Ec. house warming tootc the form of a public dance. The proceeds went to furnish the new building. The P.T.A. has purchased maple tables, a davenport and chair. The Horae Ec. girls paid for the coffee table by selling home made candy. The school board matched the maple tables with chairs and a teacher's desk. The school annual finally took shape when the girls spent a day with: Frank Fulkersin in Flint. Mr. Doyle's English class presented a play, Make Room for Rodney before the high school assembly. Pretty good acting I Plans For The Spring March Senior Mid-Winter Dance Basketball Tournament Junior Play Practice Journalism Class Gals Night Out May J. S. Prom (The Night of Dreams) Baccalaureate (29th) Memorial Day Parade Class Night (31st) April Baseball and Softball Season begins Junior Play— Here Comes Charlie Band Concert June Commencement (2nd) Senior Educational Tour— Highlights: Mammoth Cave, Kentucky; Great Smoky Mts.; National Park, N. Carolina; Skyline Drive, Virginia; Wash. D.C.; New York City; Niagara Falls, N.Y.. Transportation-----School Bus. Housing Facilities-----Tents. Cooks---- Calling All Girls. 43 ISP001 NEWSPAPER STAfT Editor ......... Cathryn Waitsr Aaslstani Editor Lois Irwin ClrcuUtion Editor Mary Lou Bolton Social Chairman Lou Brink Reception For Teacher� Wednesday Night, Sept. 15 Sponsored by the P. T. A., a re- ception for the faculty of the Laings- burg schools will be a public event next week Wednesday night. Sept. 15, at the hvoihouse. 8. play try-outs wore nbly of I. H. S Thelma Art Editor Art Editor Raporicr Reporter Reporter Reporter Typists Sponsor Vivian Hiooins Thelma Brewster Betty Weaver Jane Boehler Connie Sparkes Delore Basin?sr Members of Class Mrs. Reed HONORS ARE GlVl Who is honored? The Band stu- dents who have been devoting their efforts and time in playing in the Band for the past one. or, in some cases, two years, were given Band letters. BIOGRAPHY OF THE WEEK As the L. H. S. school bus comes to a halt, our gaze rests upon a little brunette, about five feet, two inches, weighs 110 pounds, has brown eyes, and is very cute. Patricia Lou Burley, better known as “Pat,” was born in Lansing on December 1. 1031. Her favorites are her three sisters. Other favorites include swimming, skating, yellow, ice cream, the song “That's My Desire,” Van Johnson, June A Hyson Her pet peeve is cooking. Pat is a Junior, will play guard in basketball; also, she enjoys play- ing sodlball. Pat's ambition is to be a singer and. in “quite a few years, she wants to be married. Her dream boy is “Somebody. So all good-looking guys arc eligible. Therr seem.s to be a little argu- ment on how to pray. Vivian Hig- gin� believes in the lazv man's way of praying in bed. and Mr. Doyle thinks it's best to pray on your knees hostile the hcd. Vivian think it's bad for Mr. Doyle’s rheumatism be- cause of the draft on the floo: Vi- vian prayed thut the man with the Senior picture would com? th: first period after dinner so that the class wouldn’t have a history test Mr Doyle prayed that we would have the test. Well, the man cainr the ■ret pei tod and we still had the t -sl, 90 which do you think in the best to CURRENT HAPPENINGS The Senior Class pictures were taken Oct. ?. and two weeks later the proofs were received. They were a group of unhappy Seniors ’ They took their proofs home and looked at themselves for live days, and then decided upon the proofs they wanted. They expect to receive their time before Christmas. LIBRARY NEWS The library has eight new books. They are a follows: “KidnappedI Stevenson. 9-12; “Boy Life on The Prune. Garland. 9-12; “The Black -Arrow. Stevenson. 4 9-12; “Washington, Webster. Lin-4 coin. 9-12; “ Book of Stones, Obear. 6-6: Buffalo Bill. Johnston. 6-8: “Daniel Boon.-.” White, 7-9; Lincoln Addresses and Letters. Lincoln. 9-12. , _ « These books are simplified so they ar: more inn renting for high school ( student , kidnapped is a scquul to Tr osurc Island . Anyone u ho en- joy d “Treasure Island n- toy “Kidnapped' — Laingsburg Girla Bring Home Second Victory The Laingdnug girls journeyed Wrbbervilla on Friday. Jus 28, bring home their second victory for the Tri-County League. Our girls showed improvement in tbu fast-moving game. Two fouls were mode. Tt o forwards were on alert, shooting for baskets when there was an opening, sinking the majority of them. Connie Spaiki - was the high “pointer of the game, making 14 of the 23 points. Donna Putnam wag the- second highest, making 6 points Gayt was the high scorer for Wets- bcrville. making 4 points. Vincent was second, with 3. Laipgsburg's players for the game writ: Barbara Gmthcr. 12; Donna Putnam. 14. Connie Stuukoa, 16, Vivian Higgins, 10; Kate Walters. 13: Mar Lou Bolton. 11. The sub teen?: Carol Irwin, 17; Mary Loui - Hai t. 22; and Bontw Sparkes. 19. The girls’ next two games will be with (b-Kurrection, Feb. 3. and with DcWitt. Feb. 4. CUTE COUPLES Lynn G—Phylli� L. Eddie B.—J. Powell. A. Brown—Jeanne P. Bud P — Mary L. H. Bob J.—H. Rowley. Danny M -L Brink. Rita M —D. Doyle. B. Ginther—Joe V. Al P.—-Vivian H. John C —Donna P. should cn- Dotorc HOME ECONOMICS NEWS On the campus of M S. C. during Farmers Week were manv schools, including L H S. The Ag: icultur boy� visited the farm building, while the Home Economic girls went to jme Fairchild Theatre to the- Stvle Show This was a very pretty ..ffair The ' Stage was decorated with beautiful fernery and sprays of gladiolias. add • red roses placed on the tpand piano formed a sharp contrast .to the light runains. Wc gals of L H. 8 had the front row scats so we wouldn't mire a thing ‘48 Team Play 1st 11-Man Football SENIORS ARE THANKFUL The .Senior feat h r party, which, was held Friday. Nov. 12. was very Successful and total proceeds were 6296.75, which will be used for the Ben tor trip. til l. •THE LOOKING GLASS REBORN The High Sclwjoi annual The looking Ola� . “ � to lx- published again this year. Thi- Journali ii claas of Lalngshiug High are taking On the icsponsibilitv of colUvujg and putting into form, material ,io publish tha jflhnu.il. The .-innua'i will tie sold to anyone who mgv be irjn - 7500 6500 5500 4500 3500 2500 1500 500 It’s Now at $4700 8000 7000 8000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 BAND NEWS The High School Band is in full swing, beginning the year with 36 members. Mr. Reed is our director again this year. He has ordered some new music, which w-c hope will soon be “ MILLION DOLLAR COOK “ Million Dollar Cook is a comedy dr.ma u-hich the Senior Class of 194!� h c d-. cirted to present to the lutky public some time in Deccm- bet. Nov mber held m aawoL . Brewster. Jack Smith. Betty Wea- ver. and Leu Cook were not there to try out for port , so they will take care of the business end of the play. Cast of Characters Madge the mother. about 44 Rita Power� Glenn, the oldest son, about 26 Paul.Hurst Alexander, the youngest son, 17 ... ...Al Fradcnburg Inis Pruitt; Madge's sister. 36 —....— Mary Coe Tucker, Inis' son. 17 .. Keith Greene Gladys. Glenn’s young wife. 23 ....... Lois Brink Lura Scud dvr. the outgoing cook. 40 . ...-- Kate Wallers •Annie Bassett, the incoming owk, 65 ...— Dolores Basinger Fred RrvJc-n. the girl n xt door, 17 Vivian Higgins Kathryn Bock-Smythe. a socialite. 40 ...- Jane Bechler Flora, Kathryn's daughter, 17 ----------- Barbara Ginther Jto. remember, if you want to spv ml an evening filled with laugh- . ter. be sure and come.—Mary Coe. -uis- $ —-LHS— 'TREASURE ISLAND The ninth grade English class I reading Treasure Island by Robert L wi Stevenson. In coordination with thi work they have ordered the film. Treasure Island. It will be shown to students grade , four throu twelve in O.t. or the first of Nov. A charge of 5c will be made to cover coats. —Axs — |N| LIFE WITH FATHER DOYLE Friday. Dec. 3. was jackpot day Jor the American Historv class. Mr .Doyle -lightened his load returning workbooks, tests, and numerous pa- pers. Thi day bewe. Mr Doyle spon- sored a T utLs Consequence” am. without the Cot . ithout truth should haj lUenee . It was an into C� tmg conic t between the Ji and Senior� . JIT5 EmJ — i jifi— Q@ GIRLS BASKETBALL Approximately 30 girls arc going out for basketball this year They have been working hard to earn money lor their uniforms; they had a bake salo and candy sale from which they made $24.72. Each uni- form will cost them $3 45. It has been planpcd to order 12 uniforms. The Schta . Board has voted to help tfvm by giving them the they luiAx. so they can soon, and is by the girls white with r and white ant uniform .__ -______ PICTURE DAY. JAW. 13 Mr. Fulkc; Flint, is roimoK - 13. to take group grade from the 12th. group picture of activities, faculty and those purchase some of the the annual. vcrvc.refully F. W. and E. A. Veith, Publi By the cour v T 44 'AUTOGRAPHS f LilKtfitpNW A BmmU Ay HALS WORTH BROTH ERA Mart� ;� . M , U I. A- 46 Hunter Hardware HARDWARE, PAINTS and WATER SYSTEMS YOUR FARM BUREAU DEALER GOLDEN RULE Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You Telephone 112R2 Laingsburg Michigan Farmers Elevator Dealers In GRAIN - BEANS - SEEDS - FEEDS - COAL - FERTILIZER H. WAYNE WERT, Manager and Owner Telephone Number 43 Laingsburg Michigan Compliments of Riches Clothiers Your Headquarters for CLOTHING - FOOTWEAR and FURNITURE “Buy Your Breeches at Riches DON and CHUCK Lansing Michigan Laingsburg 1888 - 1948 Serving this Community SIXTY YEARS “A Bank Can Be No Better Than the Community It Serves. This is A Good Community and We Are Proud of the Record. May We Continue to Have A GOOD SCHOOL IN A GOOD COMMUNITY SERVED BY The Union State Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation STORRER'S MEN’S WEAR 110 North Washington Street Owosso Michigan Congratulations to the Graduates of the Class of 1949 of the Laingsburg High School Emil Lee Co. 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