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

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(?C Z44 In September 1950, our class, composed of forty nine members, the largest ever to enter L. H. S„ diligently took up their Parker 51's and jumped feet first into the great struggle known as high school. While roaming through the halls, we stumbled upon Mr. Wesner who informed us he was to be our class sponsor. At the helm of our ship of state was Sally Holfus, ably assisted by Tom Coe as Vice President, with Jerry Clark taking down our juvenile thoughts, and Beverly Ginther gathering our feeble funds. It was in October, 1950, that a crowd of self-conscious but happy Freshmen gathered together and enjoyed a very successful hayride and wiener roast, chaperoned by Mr. Wesner. Other diversions from school were a roller skating party and a trip to Lake Lansing. Two boys joined our happy group this year; they were Jim Hurst and John Putnam. The following year the class of 54 again heeded the call of the buzzers and plunged into their sophomore year, sponsored by Gene Westerhof. The class leaders this year were Lu Anne Austin, President; Jerry Clark, Vice President; Beverly Ginther, Secretary; and Jan Cortright, Treasurer. This was the year of much excitement. For one thing we received our glittering class rings. We also made our first endeavor to raise finances by sponsoring the first annual May Dance, which was a big success. New member who joined us in the tenth grade were Ken Hawk and Bob Lour-den. Bill Hill returned to us again, sharing part of our sophomore year with us. In 1952, we again responded to the desire of higher education. This year we became lofty upper-classmen. To rule over our lustrious group, we chose Catherine Bachelder as President; Jim Hurst, Vice President; Rosemary Baum-grass. Secretary; and Kay Smith as Treasurer with Mr. Nash and Mr. Huffman as class sponsors. Among the big annual activities in our Junior year were the Feather Party and the Junior Play. The Feather Party was held on December 18. The play, titled Headin for the Hills , under the direction of Mr. Nash, took place January 28 and 29. It was a roaring hit and we netted $215. The big events preceding graduation were the Junior and Senior Banquet and the Prom. This year the banquet and Class Night were combined into one, and held in GiffelsFieldhouse on Friday, May 15. The Class Prophecy was read by Shirley Jacques. Barbara Wolfrom read the Class Will, andthe Class History was given by Dick Duzenberry. The Giftatory was made by Beverly Ginther and Sally Holfus. A very nice luncheon was served following the Class night program. The big night finally arrived. The class of 54 honored the class of ”53 by giving them a wonderful evening of dancing under the stars. Our theme for the prom was Stairway to the Stars . The Prom was held on May 22. A trio of girls joined us this year. It consisted of; Catherine Bachelder, Annette Hiedemann, and Mary Lou McConnell. At last! Sophisticated Seniors. Mr. Doyle, we were happy to say, was our class advisor. Ken Hawk was given the reins for driving, John Putnam was chosen to keep him in line, MaryLou McConnell was the arbitrator who settled any dispute; and Rosemary Baumgrass was the watch dog of the treasurery. A Slave Sale was sponsored by the Seniors on February 9 where a lot of good-looking shoes were auctioned off. That same week the Seniors were hosts to a dance held after a basketball game, and the slaves were set free after the dance. Another unforgettable event was our Senior Play. This year it was our turn to enjoy the hospitality of the Juniors at the Junior and Senior Prom. Those starting out in the kindergarten together and graduating together are as follows; LuAnne Austin, Jerry Clark, Terry Coe, Tom Coe, Jack Croy, Beverly Ginther, Audrey Shue, Joyce Smith, Coleen Veith, and Janice Wauvle, The rest of the class not already mentioned joined us as follows: Rosemary Baumgrass, Edith Beavers, Rose Coe, Marilyn and Carolyn Mahoney, second grade; Floyd Wagner, third grade; Joan Cook, Wanda Wing, and Forrest Wolfrom, fourth grade; Sally Holfus, fifth grade; Jan Cortright and Alton Howard, sixth grade; Dick Davis, Jim Rowley, and Kay Smith, seventh grade, and Jackie Reed, eighth grade. 16

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FOREST L. WOLFROM Tuffy Baseball 1,2; Glee Club 1, 2; Jr. Play; Choir 3; Journalism 3. Favorite Pastime: Dancing Pet Peeve; Braggers Ambition: Farming Chief Characteristic: Humor Greater men than I may have lived. But I doubt it. JANICE WAUVLE Jan Triple Trio 1,2,3; Drum Majorette 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Choir 3,4; Jr. Play; WAGS Quartette 3. Favorite Pastime; Roger Pet Peeve: People who tease me Ambition: Stenographer Chief Characteristic: Those eyes! Who can tell what mischief lies, Behind that pair of laughing eyes. CLASS MOTTO: Forward ever, backward never! CLASS COLORS: Blue and Silver CLASS FLOWER: Talisman rose FLOYD ALLEN WAGNER Football 1; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1; Journalism 3; Jr. Play. Favorite Pastime: Hunting Pet Peeve: Kids who want to ride on his scooter. Ambition: Hot rod driver. Chief Characteristic: His scooter A good booster - always willing to do more than he's asked. WANDA E. WING Wana Favorite Pastime: Walking my sister home Pet Peeve: My kid brother Ambition: To go to Hawaii Chief Characteristic: Talking about Hawaii The mildest manner and the gentlest heart.

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 t4t 02VcCC s4 td 7e4t ne tt We, the graduating class of nineteen hundred and fifty four, Laingsburg High School, County of Shiawassee, State of Michigan, having been pronounced of rather unsound mind, poor memory, and slow understanding do hereby make this our last will and testament in the manner and form following: FIRST: We give, devise and bequeath to the people of Laingsburg, as well as the classes and students of the school, the beautiful lawn with its carefully kept flower beds and shrubbery which so greatly adds to the attractiveness of the town and makes the school grounds a sight to cause the hearts of the citizens to swell with honest pride. SECOND: We the Class of '54 leave to all students our permission to deposit all cuds of gum on any seat, desk, picture or any other handy object at any time they see fit. THIRD: We bequeath to the faculty our greatest thanks and appreciation for their fine influence and tireless efforts in our behalf. FOURTH: Individual members of the class wish to dispose of the following: I, LuAnnc Austin, will my all A report card to Dale.Slee. I, Rosemary Baumgras, will my position as Treasurer of the Senior Class to Bob Dougan, who we know will make good use of it. I, Kay Smith, leave my cheerleading ability to Joan Harris. I, Colleen Veith, leave my gift of gab to Maxine Crenshaw. I, Jack Croy, leave my ability to grow side-burns to Mr. Doyle. I, Sally Holfus, leave my position on the basketball team to Virginia Warner. I, Tom Coe, will my technique with the girls to Bill Powell. I, Floyd Wagner, will my scooter-bikc to Art and Lucy. I, Jerry Clark, will my manly structure to Jim Putnam. I, Edith Beavers, leave my ability to drive someone else's car without wrecking it to Pam Reed. I, Marilyn Mahoney, leave my unsaid thoughts to Mary Willard. I, Audrey Shue, leave my bashful ways to Lois Cortright. I, Kenneth Hawk, will my position as Co-Captain on the football team to George Beebe. I, Janice Wauvle, leave my favorite parking place to Lawrence McConnell, if he can find it. I, Beverly Ginther, will my singing voice to Laura McLouth. I, Mary Lou McConnell, will my shorthand ability to Tom Croy. I, Jim Hurst, leave my '37 Chevi to Melvin Ketchum to struggle with for the next three years as I have in the past. I, Alton Howard, leave my seat in physics to anyone who can make proper use of it. I, Bill Hill, leave to Steve Doylekthe opportunity to attend school only half days if he can get away with it. I, Annette Hiedemann, leave the headaches as Editor of the Looking Glass to A1 Forrest. I. Dick Davis, leave my ability to skip pep meetings to anyone who thinks he can do it without getting caught. I, Catherine Bachelder, leave my many men to my sister Susie if she can handle them. I, Forest Wolfrom, leave my knack of keeping away from Officer Pete Putnam to Rose McGrath. I, Bob Lourdon, will gladly leave, hoping never to return. I, Terry Coe, leave my ability to go out with two girls in one night and get away with it to Larry Archer. I, Jimmy Rowley, leave to Mickey Fraidenburg the advantages I had of sleeping in study hall. I, Jan Cortright, leave my ability to get along with Mr. Crumback to anyone that can. I, John Putnam, leave the prodigious tasks of the vice-presidency to Slug Ginther, to help keep track of Treasurer, Bob Dougan. I, Jackie Reed, leave my paints and brushes, and artistic ability to Nila Hill. I, Carolyn Mahoney, will my cooking ability to Nancy Watson. I, Joyce Smith, leave my old car to Randy Clark. I, Joan Cook, leave!!!!!! I, Rose Coe, leave my flashing smile to Marilyn Wert. I, Wanda Wing, will 10 pounds of excess fat to Loretta Powell. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We subscribe our names on this the twenty seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty four. Signed; sealed and witnessed by the Senior Class of 1954. Luanne Austin Janice Wauvle Kay Smith Edith Beavers 17