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

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1955 volume:

CONTENTS J THE LOOKING GLASS 1955 Compiled and Edited CoOpERAxivE EFFORT THE B OF CLASS OF 55 DEDICATION It is with a deep sense of appreciation that we, the Class of 1955, dedicate this edition of the Looking Glass to the Community of Laingsburg, Democracy is a spirit of freedom which allows its citizens to achieve their greatest hopes through their own efforts. We feel that the citizens of Laingsburg are a fitting example of this concept. Through their own efforts they have literally lifted themselves by their own bootstraps. In 1948, it appeared almost certain that the Laingsburg High School would have to close its doors unless an almost su- perhuman effort was made to meet the requirement of state educational author- ities. The effort was made, churches, lodges, P.T.A., merchants, and farmers put their shoulders to the wheel and in a cooperative effort the goals were met. New grade rooms were provided. A Home Economics Room, second to none, was constructed. They erected a gymnasium which is the envy of all sur- rounding towns. A central heating plant was made available. Last fall we play- ed our football games on our new lighted athletic field. Cooperation and teamwork have been the keys to these accomplishments. We have built our annual around this central theme Cooperation and have used the wheel to represent this spirit. We, the Class of 1955, are proud to have been one of the first classes to benefit by the Laingsburg Spirit. We salute you, the citizens of Laingsburg and in so doing pay honor to the Spirit of Democracy and Cooperation. This page sponsored by the McFADDEN COMPANY 2 ANNUAL STAFF Front row, left to right: Pam Reed, Art Editor; Art Willard, Activity Editor; Glenna Wolfrom, Upperclassmen Editor; Keith Reed, Business Manager; Lawrence McConnell, Senior Editor; Helen Beavers, Secretary and Treas- urer; Marilyn Wert, Assistant Editor; Mary Jane Hutchings, Editor in Chief; Myra Malkin, Girl's Athletics Editor. Back row: Roger Curtis, Snapshot Editor; Duane Ginther, Boys' Athletics Editor; Steve Doyle, Assistant Business Manager; Beverly Austin, Social Editor; Theodora Christocopulos, Administration Editor; Hugh Doyle, Advisor; Bob Sayles, Alumni Editor. 3 SCHOOL BOARD Front row, left to right: Edward Hurst, Treasurer; Victor Brya, Secretary. Second row: Lyle Ginther, Trustee; Dr. Alexander, President; John Walters, Trustee. Through the efforts of these forward looking men, the Laingsburg Board of Education, much has been accomplished for this area in the field of education during the past decade, and much more is in the planning stage. Looking ahead they visualize an educational program that will meet the needs of all of the child- ren in this area. Although much has been achieved in providing better facili- ties, the Board recognizes the necessity for more equipment and more class rooms. Now under consideration is a new band room, a science laboratory for physics and chemistry, and possibily a Smith Hughes Agriculture program, a farm shop, and an enlarged and modernized library. The citizens of seventeen school districts in the Laingsburg Community Area presently are studying the advisability of reorganizing to help provide these much needed and desirable improvements. 4 ADMINISTRATION Secretary KEITH REED, SR. Superintendent Wayne University B.S. University of Michigan M.A. RAYMOND NASH MILDRED FOCKLER Mt. Pleasant; Central Michigan A.B. Secretary Colorado; Western State College Graduate 5 Howard Adams Michigan State B.S. Richard Parfitt Central Michigan B.S. Nancy Maxwell Michigan State B.S. Keith Neilson Alma A.B. HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Hugh Doyle State Normal Ypsilanti A.B. Life Certificate Leslie Wesner Central Michigan B.S. Robert Berube Michigan State M.A. Marshall Schroeder Northern Michigan B.S. Donald Fockler Ferris Institute B.S. Betsy Miller Michigan State B.S. Erwin Miller Wayne University B.S. Michigan State M.A. 6 Vera Clark Clinton County Normal Michigan State B.S. Kindergarten Feme Austin Western Michigan Life Certificate Central Michigan B.S. First Grade Persis Cortright Clinton County Normal Mt. Pleasant Teachers Elem Provisional First Grade Joan Werner Michigan State University of Virginia Second Grade ELEMENTARY TEACHERS Erma Alexander Central Michigan Western Michigan Michigan State Life Certificate Second Grade Ruth Wesner Mt. Pleasant B.S. Third Grade Marion Acker Western Michigan Life Certificate Third and Fourth Marguerite Smith Olivet, Mt. Pleasant Clinton County Normal Fourth Grade Donna Reed Flint Jr. College University of Michigan B.A. M.A. Fifth Grade Evelyn Williams Ypsilanti Michigan Central Fifth and Sixth Pauline Doyle Michigan State Central Michigan Ypsilanti College Sixth Grade 7 BUS DRIVERS Left to right: Lyle Pete Putnam, Bus No. 4; Vernon Clark, Bus No. 6; Leland Rainey, Bus No. 3; Don Koonter, Bus No. 2: Orrln Bohnett, Bus No. 1; Keith W. Reed; Fred Docking, Bus No. 5. COOKS Doris Bolles, Head Cook, and Catherine Hurst, Assistant Cook. CUSTODIANS Claude Holcomb 8 Albert Austin Orion Bohnett LANSING, MICHIGAN MARILYN J. WERT Wert Valedictorian Choir 1,2,3; Student Coun- cil Secretary 3; Annual Staff; Photography 3, As- sociate Editor 4; Favorite Pastime: Playing the Piano; Pet Peeve: Conceited Peo- ple; Ambition: School Teacher; Chief Character- istic: Quietness Still water runs deep. HUGH DOYLE Advisor MARILYN R. BAUMGRAS Bummy Salutatorian Choir 2; Office Practice 4; Student Council Represent- ative 4; Class Secretary 1- 4; Favorite Pastime: Writing letters; Pet Peeve: Gossip; Ambition: Sec- retary; Chief Character- istic: Friendliness A fine girl and friend so true, if she has faults they're very few. WILLIAM W. POWELL Bill Journalism Class, sports editor 3; Play: Sr.; Class President 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Favorite Pastime: Playing the Piano; Pet Peeve: Teen-Age drinking and smoking: Ambition: Athletic Coach; Chief Characteristic: Bow legs. A gentleman with personality, friendly, and wears a smile for all. DUANE L. GINTHER Slug Choir 1; Annual Staff, Boys Athletic Editor 4; Vice President 4; Student Council Treasurer 3; Play: Jr.; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Favorite Pastime: Movies; Pet Peeve: Talkative Wo- men; Ambition: Be like Dad; Chief Characteristic: Happy go lucky. School Ruins the whole day. GLENNA J. O. WOLFROM Wolfie Choir2,3; Visual-aids: Associate Secretary-Treasurer 3,4; Annual Staff: High School Editor 4; Play: Jr.; Class Treasurer 4; Favorite Pastime: Duane; Pet Peeve: Opinionated People; Ambition: Undecided; Chief Characteristic: Blushing. No one would think it. but I'm naturally bashful. MARY JANE HUTCHINGS Hutch- Band 1,2,3,4;Choir 1,2,3; Journalism 3; Annual Editor 4; Office Practice 4; Student Council Representative 2; Class President 3; A B Citizenship Award 3; D.A.R. Award 4; Favorite Pastime: Writing letters; Pet Peeve: Slow people; Ambition: Medical Secretary; Chief Characteristic: Ambition. Before you can score you must have a goal. 10 LAWRENCE W. MCCONNELL Office Practice 4; Annual Staff: Senior Editor 4; Favorite Pastime: Working on Dad's farm; Pet Peeve: Bossy People; Ambition: To be Successful; Chief Characteristic: Good Natured. Always good natured and agreeable. SAMUEL E. HARMOUNT Sam Choir 1,2,3; Visual Aids 1; Office Practice 4; Jour- nalism Club 1,2,3 and Editor 4; Drama Club: Presi- ident 4; Annual Staff 1,2,3; A B Citizenship Award 1; Favorite Pastime: Dancing; Pet Peeve: Nosey teachers; Ambition: Foreign Correspondent; Chief Characteristic: Chatter-box. Let's take the L-O-N-G way home. HELEN M. BEAVERS Maxie Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1-3; Office Practice 4; Annual Staff: 4-Secretary and Treasurer; Play: Jr.; Favorite Pastime: Hope Chest; Pet Peeve: Long weeks and short week ends; Ambition: Stenographer. Chief Characteristic: Honesty. Nobody's enemy, but everybody's friend. THEODORA A. CHRISTACOPULOS Chris Choir 2,3; Office Practice 4; Journalism Club 4; Annual Staff: Administration Editor 4; Future Nurses Club 3; Play: Jr.; Favorite Pastime: Sewing; Pet Peeve: Memories; Ambition: Housewife; Chief Characteristic: Moody. Always happy, Always gay, She's a good sport we all say. ROBERT E. MARCH Bob Choir 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Favorite Pastime: Sports; Pet Peeve: Girls Smoking; Ambition: Go to U. of M., Chief Charac- teristic: Lu Anne. An athlete, a gentleman, and a friend to all. MYRA I. MALKIN Visual-aids 3,4, Secretary and Treasurer; Annual Staff: Girls’ Basketball and Cheerleaders' Editor 4; Play: Sr.; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Girls' Softball 2,3,4; Favorite Pastime: Dreaming;Pet Peeve:Proud people; Ambition: House Wife; Chief Characteristic: De- pendability. Who can tell what mischief lies behind that pair of laughing eyes. VIRGINIA S. M. WARNER Jeanie Choir 1,2,3; Drama Club 4; Play: Sr.; Favorite Pas- time: Traveling; Pet Peeve: Girls in Levis; Ambition: To be a Missionary; Chief Characteristic: Height. You know by the noise she doesn't make, the ad- vantage of other people she doesn’t take. ROBERT H. DENNIS Bob Band 1,2,3; Play: Sr.; Basketball 1,2; Favorite Pas- time: Cows; Pet Peeve: Noisy Girls; Ambition: Farming; Chief Characteristic: Bashfulness. Worry and I have never met. 11 ROBERT V. SAYLES Bob Annual Staff: Alumni Editor4; Play: Sr.; Class Vice- Pres. 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Favorite Pastime: Hunting; Pet Peeve: Quitters; Ambition: Auctioneer; Chief Characteristic: His Hair. Strong reasons make for strong actions. DOROTHY J. ECKELBARGER “Dot Annual Staff: Grade Editor 4; Favorite Pastime: Dreaming of Bob; Pet Peeve; The Army; Ambition: House Wife; Chief Characteristic: That Smile. Ladies are known by their absence of noise. CAROLINE M. KNOBLAUCH Homecoming Queen Candidate 1; Class Treasurer 1; Favorite Pastime: Jim; Pet Peeve: Arguing; Ambition: House Wife; Chief Characteristic: Seriousness. A little peaceful home bounds all my wants and wishes. DALE E. SLEE Slee Choir 1,2,3; Play: Jr. and Sr.; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Favorite Pastime: Music; Pet Peeve: Arm Chair Quarterbacks; Ambition: Farmer; Chief Charac- teristic: Size. Let him who would move the world, first move him- self. JAMES PUTNAM Jim Choir 2,3,4; Visual-Aids 3, Vice Pres. 4; Play: Jr. and Sr.; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 2,3,4; Favorite Pastime: Grinning; Pet Peeve: Work; Ambition: Navy; Chief Characteristic: Nonchalant. Either I will find a way or make one. ROSE M. MCGRATH Rosie Band 1,2; Glee Club 1; Choir 2,3; Journalism Club: Treasurer 3; Student Council Vice-Pres. 3; and Pres. 4; Play: Sr.; Class Pres. 2; Basketball 1,2,3 and Cap- tain 4; Cheerleader 1,2; Girls’ Softball 1; Favorite Pastime: Jerry; Pet Peeve: Bashful Boys; Ambition: To be a Pharmacist; Chief Characteristic: Her walk. My future is well in hand. JOAN C. HARRIS Joanie Band 1,2,3,4; Office Practice 4; Choir 1,2,3; Drama Club 4; Play: Jr. and Sr.;A B Citizenship Award 2; Favorite Pastime: Music; Pet Peeve: Loud Mouths; Ambition: Missionary; Chief Characteristic: Superi- ority. We are happy because God wills it. ARTHUR C. WILLARD Art Band 1,2,3,4; Drama Club ;4 Play: Jr.; Choir 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff: Activities Editor 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Favorite Pastime: Talking; Pet Peeve . Habitual Gripers; Ambition: Atnletic Coach; Chief Characteristic: Over-Confidence. Great men die young, and I don't feel so well my- self. 12 GEORGE L. BEEBE JR. Liberace Play: Sr.; Track 3; Favorite Pastime: Hunting and Fishing; Pet Peeve: Lanky Girls; Ambition: Canadian trapper; Chief Characteristic: Reserved. A little learning is a dangerous thing. So, why take chances!H SUZANNE M. BACHELDER Suze Choir 1,2,3; Play: Sr.; Favorite Pastime: Living it down; Pet Peeve; Crepe Hangers; Ambition: Let world go by-----Chief Characteristic: Neatness. You couldn't call her bashful, and you couldn't call her bold. TERESA M. HERBLET Tessie Choir 1; Drama Club 4; Play: Jr. and Sr.; Basketball 4; Girls' Softball 3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Favorite Pastime: Boys; Pet Peeve . Senior class meetings; Ambition: House Wife; Chief Charac- teristic: Late hours. What! no men in Heaven? Leave me here!’’ PHILIP H. WETOSKEY Phil Choir 1,2,3; Play: Jr.; Visual Aids 3,4; Track 3,4; Football4; Favorite Pastime: Living the life of Riley; Pet Peeve: Engl ish ; Ambition: Engineer; Chief Characteristic: My ears. What a little man for that big mouth. HUGH G. ARCHER Shorty Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4. Favorite Pastime: Hunting and Fishing; Pet Peeve . Freshmen. Ambition: Farming. Chief Characteristic: Perseverance. An athlete, brilliant, and keen. ROGER L. CURTIS Rog Annual Staff: Snapshot 4; Baseball 1; Track 3,4; Bas- ketball l,2,3;Football 3,4; Favorite Pastime:Sleeping; Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks; Ambition: Truck Driver; Chief Characteristic: Short legs. Little things mean a lot. KEITH G. REED Band 1.2.3.4; Visual Aids 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff: Business Manager 4; Play: Jr. and Sr.; Class Secre- tary 3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1, 2,3,4; Favorite Pastime: Women and Song?;Pet Peeve: Braggarts; Ambition: Teacher; Chief Charac- teristic: Impulsive. The later I get to school in the morning, the shorter the day is. H. STEPHEN DOYLE Steve Band 1,2,3,4; Visual Aids 1,2,3,4, and President 4; Student Council Representative 2,4; Play: Sr.; Class President 1; Class Treasurer 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1.2,3.4; Track 4; Favorite Pastime: Girls; Pet Peeve: Engagement rings; Ambition: To be a bigamist; Chief Characteristic: Long legs. Men of few words are the best of men. 13 ALBERT D FORREST Al Band 1; Choir 3; Play: Jr.; Basketball 1,2,3; Base- ball 3,4; Track 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Favorite Pas- time: Hunting; Pet Peeve: Certain teachers!!; Am- bition: Undiscovered; Chief Characteristic: Dis- agreeing. One can not always be a hero, but one can always be a man. LAURA M. MCLOUTH Band 1,2,3; Girls' Basketball Manager 3,4; Favorite Pastime: Looking around; Pet Peeve: Girls wearing jeans; Ambition: Sales clerk; Chief Characteristic: Crazy hair-do's. I can be serious, but I'd rather be gay. BEVERLY J. AUSTIN Bev Choir 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4, Social Editor; Play: Jr. Sr.; Favorite Pastime: Talking; Pet Peeve: Rules; Ambition: Swim the Sahara Desert, Chief Charac- teristic: Adventurer. Of all the letters of tongue or pen, she likes those letters M-E-N. ROBERT J. DOUGAN Dougie Band 1,2,3,4; Class Vice-president 1; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Football 3; Favorite Pastime: Hunting and fishing; Pet Peeve . Bullies; Ambition: To be a dentist; Chief Characteristic: Fiddling around. I'll get there if you give me time. PAMELA A. REED Pam Band 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2; Choir 1; Annual Staff; Art Director 4; Play: Sr.; Class Vice-president 2; Basketball 2,3,4; Girls' Softball 2,3.4; Favorite Pas- time: Playing Poker ; Pet Peeve: Card Sharks ; Ambition: Be a Millionaire over night. Chief Characteristic: Shortness. You're only young once. 14 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Baccalaureate Services Giffels Fieldhouse Processional Hymn Hymn Reading from Scriptures Prayer Hymn Sermon 8:00 May 22, 1955 Mrs. Isabel Wright Congregation Duet Rev. Ephert Eckelbarger Trio Rev. Richard Cook Pastor Nazarene Church Benediction Recessional Rev. Ephert Eckelbarger Mrs. Isabel Wright Giffels Fieldhouse Class Song Salutatory Piano Solo Class History Class Ni hl Exercises 8:00 May 24, 1955 Class of 1955 Marilyn Baumgras Bill Powell Author, Theodora Christacopulos, delivered by Steve Doyle, 9th grade; Pam Reed, 10th grade; Caroline Knoblauch, 11th grade; and Duane Ginther, 12th grade. Clarinet Solo Class Poem Class Will Vocal Solo Class Prophecy Class Band Class Oration Boys' Quartet Giftatory President's Address Girls' Quartet Joan Harris Virginia Warner Author, Jim Putnam; delivered by members of class Dale Slee Rose McGrath Members of the class who have served in school band An Willard George Beebe, Roger Curtis, Bob March, and Robert Sayles Keith Reed, Teresa Herblet, Myra Malkin, and Sam Harmount Bill Powell Beverly Austin, Suzanne Bachelder, Mary Jane Hutchings, and Rose McGrath Valedictory Marilyn Wert Giffels Fieldhouse Processional Invocation Graduation Exercises 8:00 May 25, 1955 Laingsburg School Band Rev. Ephert Eckelbarger Pastor Church of God Vocal Trio Address Irma Putnam, Velma Antcliff, and Vera Clark Dr. Charles Anspach, President Central State Teachers College, Mt. Presentation of Class of 1955 for Graduation Presentation of Diplomas Pleasant, Michigan Raymond O. Nash, Principal, High School Keith Reed, Superintendent, and Dr. R. G. Alexander, President of Board of Education Recessional Laingsburg School Band 15 CLASS HISTORY .In 1942, the present graduating classbegan its school career. Of those graduating this year, the following were present on that memorable September morning, Marilyn Baumgras, Tom Croy, Theodora Christacopulos, Duane Ginther, Myra Malkin, Rose McGrath, and Bill Powell. In the first grade, Helen Beavers and Art Willard joined us and in the third grade Mary Jane Hutchings, Keith Reed and Marilyn Wert. It was in the fourth grade that Dale Slee, and Bob Dennis entered the class roll. It was in the fifth grade that Teresa Herblet and Steve Doyle joined us and in the sixth, Albert Forrest and Bob March. During the first hectic year that we were upstairs as lowly seventh graders, Joan Harris, Sam Harmount, Pam Reed, and Jim Putnam came to be with us. In the eighth grade, Beverly Austin and Roger Curtis joined us in time to graduate into high school with the already astounding number of 37. As humble Freshmen, we made our largest addition to the roll, Hugh Archer, Virginia Warner, Philip Wetoskey, George Beebe, Bob Sayles, Caroline Knoblauch, and Glenna Wolfrom. As up and coming Sophomores, Suzanne Bachelder, Dorothy Eckelbarger and Lawrence McConnell added their names to our class roll. As mighty Juniors, we increased one, Laura McLouth. With Mr. Wesner, as our overseer, in 1951, we started our high school career. We elected Steve Doyle as our mighty president. Bob Sayles as vice president, Marilyn Baumgras as secretary, and Caroline Knoblauch as treas- urer. We sponsored the magazine sales, with Art Willard taking the honors as high salesman of the year, raising the treasury by $105. In October, we all piled on Mr. Dennis' hay wagon, ending up at the Cecil Harris home for a weiner roast. Our queen candidate for this year was Caroline Knoblauch. We entered the Sophomore year in 1952, with Mr. Fockler as our good-natured warden. Rose McGrath was chosen for our president, with Pam Reed as an able assistant. Duane Ginther was chosen to keep our records straight, Steve Doyle as our trustworthy treasurer, and Roger Curtis as our sergeant at arms. Our queen candidate this year was Beverly Austin and our king candidate was Steve Doyle. We again sponsored the magazine sales, with Marilyn Baumgras walking off with the honors as high saleswoman. The homemaking class sponsored a drive to obtain old toys and then repaired them in their home economics class and took the toys to needy children, with Joan Harris acting as Santa Claus. We sponsored the annual May Dance and finished the year with the grand total of $401.36. As the mighty Juniors, in 1953, with Mr. Huffman as our sponsor, we entered our year as upper classmen. We chose Mary Jane Hutchings to lead, Suzanne Bachelder as her stand-in, Keith Reed to keep the books, Tom Croy to keep tab on the finances, and Steve Doyle as the sergeant at arms. We started the year off with a bang, spon- soring the football banquet in November which was a huge success. The climax of the evening was the presenta- tion of the letters to the boys. We sponsored a series of bake sales and during the basketball season, we held the concessions trying out an entirely new idea. This year for the first time in the history of Laingsburg High, the concession workers popped the popcorn at the table insuring the freshness of the product. This new and novel idea made a success of the concessions! Our queen candidate this year was Marilyn Wert and the king candidate, Bob March. In January, we put on the annual Junior Play, Girl Shy” with Art Willard as the girl-shy college boy. Can anyone imagine Art Willard as Girl-Shy? Our crowning achievement was the Banquet and the Junior-Senior Prom, with the theme being the Tulip Festival. The Clarence Schmidt orchestra furnished the music, with the honored guests being the Senior Class of 1954. This year we adjourned with $963.81. As dignified seniors in 1954, with Mr. Doyle as the hectic advisor, we finally decided on Bill Powell as our president, Duane Ginther as the substitute, Marilyn Baumgras to settle disputes, and Glenna Wolfrom to keep tab on finances. We sponsored the concessions at all the home football games and held the homecoming dance in the gym on October 29 with the Ed Barry orchestra furnishing the music. Teresa Herblet was our queen candidate this year. Aaron Slick from Punkin Creek was chosen to be the senior play this year with Keith Reed as the hillbilly, Aaron, Mountaineer accent and all. Mr. Neilson was the director of this roaring success. On January 28, Red VanSickle and orchestra furnished the music for the Winter Formal, with the theme Winter Wonderland. With snowmen and Christmas trees, and artificial snow, the gym was a very real Winter Wonderland. In the spring the class auctioned off the girls shoes in the usual fashion, emancipating them at the annual slave dance at the end of the week. Mary Jane Hutchings was awarded the D.A.R. award by the class on her dependability, service to her school and her community, her leadership and patriotism. The Looking Glass was also edited by the Senior Class this year with Mary Jane Hutchings as our Editor and Chief. Marilyn Wert was chosen to be the associate editor and Helen Beavers as our secretary and treasurer. Keith Reed managed our financial affairs with Steve Doyle as his assistant. Students were appointed as editors of the different divisions. The class colors chosen by the class were Cardinal Red and Silver with Royal Blue Commencement Robes. The class flower was the White Rose. The motto, We've Crossed the Bay, the Ocean Lies before Us, was chosen with the unanimous consent of the class. Baccalaureate exercises were held on the 22nd of May with the Rev. Richard Cook of the Church of the Nazarene. Class night exercises were held on the 24th of May in the gym and Commencement exercises were also in the gym on the night of May 25th with Dr. Anspaugh as the guest speaker. And so we ended our school career. We wish to extend our thanks to each person who made our high school career as memorable and exciting as it was. 16 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the graduating class of nineteen hundred and fifty five, Laingsburg High School, County of Shiawassee, State of Michigan, having been pronounced of rather unsound mind, poor memory, and uncomprehensive do here-' by publish and declare this to be our first and last will and testament. FIRST: We give any student of Laingsburg High the right to carve their name on any inanimate object be it teacher or desk. SECOND: We, the Class of '55, leave to the faculty the peace of mind we are sure they will attain after we leave. THIRD: We, as individuals, wish to dispose of the following: I, Myra Malkin, leave my desire to finish school to Gloria Frank. I, Rose McGrath, leave the male alumni to next year's senior girls. I, Marilyn Wert, leave my candelabra to Nancy Watson. I, Bob Sayles, leave my curly hair to Mr. Adams. I, Bill Powell, leave my hand warmer that I use at football practice to Corwin Parker. I, Virginia Warner, leave my quiet dignity to Mary Willard. I, Helen Beavers, leave my position as leader of the Muskrat Ramblers to Harriet Gray. I, Dale Slee, leave my football uniform to Mickey Coe. I, Glenna Wolfrom, leave Duane Ginther to Janet Heil to do with as she sees fit. I, Duane Ginther, leave my way with the ladies to Joe Young. I, Beverly Austin, leave my levis to Sharon Beardslee. I, Jim Putnam, leave the job of writing the class will to anyone idiotic enough to volunteer for the job. I, Roger Curtis, leave my elevator shoes to Gary Craig. I, Keith Reed, leave my Southern drawl to Malcolm Williams. I, Art Willard, leave my overwhelming modesty to Bob Smith. I, Philip Wetoskey, leave my position as star right half to Jim Archer. I, Suzanne Bachelder, leave my many parking places to Marilyn Alexander. I, Tom Croy, leave my ability as a pool shark to Kenneth Chant. I, Theodora Christ, leave my ability to get my man and keep him to Mary Shaw. I, Bob Dougan, leave my manly physique to Larry Brown. I, Steve Doyle, leave my stately stature to Lucille Antcliff. I, Bob Dennis, leave my ability to fly that Mercury to Gail Rose. I, George Beebe, leave my great speaking ability to Miss Maxwell. I, Bob March, leave for Ann Arbor. I, Hugh Archer, leave my knowledge of the local melon patches to Jack Snyder. I, Laura McLouth, leave my figure to Shirley Putnam. I, Dorothy Eckelbarger, leave my striking sense of humor to Judy Mansor. I, Albert Forest, leave my private cell at Corunna to anyone wishing to occupy it. I, Caroline Knoblauch, leave my naturally blond hair to Lois Cortright I, Teresa Herblet, leave the ability to write an open book test in Govt, to anyone lucky enough to get the back seat. I, Joan Harris, leave all my chewed up clarinet reeds to Roy Hill. I, Marilyn Baumgras, leave my job as class secretary to Jerry Adams, may he have writer's cramp forever. I, Mary Jane Hutchings, leave my position as official fruit pincher at Colby's to Dennis Coe. I, Pam Reed, leave my ability to miss first hour chemistry class to anyone who can sleep that long. I, Sam Harmount, leave my smiling personality to Dick Parfitt. I, Lawrence McConnell, leave my heavy, masculine voice to Roger Slee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, James Putnam, the testator have set my hand and seal as the legal agent of the class of 1955 hereto, this 24th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-five. Signed, sealed and witnessed by the Senior Class of 1955. James Putnam 17 PROPHECY CLASS OF 55” Since I always did have an urge to travel”, I decided to take a trip behind the Iron Curtain tosee my old class- mates who had been banished by the U.S.S.R. to Siberia. I will now explain how this all developed out of our senior trip. Mr. Reed, of course, was driving along about 80 mph with the speedometer showing only 45, when he gave one of his huge puffs on the old black cigar. He created a cloud of smoke that would make an eruption of Mount Vesuvious look like the smoke from a match. The cloud blotted out the sun and all nearby objects. Apparently the highway must have taken an abrupt turn to the north but we went straight east. The old bus bumped a few times but Mr. Reed kept it on an even keel. Lo and behold! when the smoke cleared away, we had come to an abrupt stop at the Kremelin's front door. Immediately all my classmates were deported to Siberia. Fortunately, that day I had on a bright red dress and they mistook me for a Red and I was sent to the United States to spy. After following miles of red tape I arrived in a Siberian prison camp to search for my old classmates. As I entered the camp the first person I saw was Glenna Wolfrom, our former class treasurer, selling stones to throw at guards. She was always trying to get money out of someone in high school too. And, as of old, she vyas still pulling Duane Ginther around by the nose. He was picking up the stones and carrying them around for Glenna. Some people just never learn. Just then a great commotion arose. I heard a loud, familiar voice saying, All right you kids, let's quiet down. Yep,same old President Bill Powell! He was head Gestapo man in the camp and the same old whip-slinger as in high school. He had just assigned a committee to entertain the fellow comrades. The committee reported they had rented a little hole in the wall from Mickey the mole Fraidenburg, a well known hole digger, and named it the JKP Club. It seemed Jimmy Putnam, Ram Reed, and Keith Reed had so much in common they decided to make a little food out of it. You see, the cover charge was two kernels of corn, which all comrades stole from Art Willard, the corniest kid in the camp. The main entertainment of that day was The Tipup Twins , Bev Austin and Suzzie Bachclder.. They were doing their age-old version of Shake, Rattle and Roll . They had added a few more wiggles here and there but otherwise it wasn't too much different than in high school. Another attraction was Dale Johnney Ray-Bawl Boy Slee. Again he did his mournful singing act of Cry with all the contortions. Instead of throwing pennies as the kids did in our Junior play in high school, the com- rades threw corn. The show being over I decided to wander around to see if I could find any more of my old classmates. I then noticed a sign Library For Privileged Comrades Only . I thought I'd look around. In the library I saw ever-ef- ficient Janet Sheldon in charge. Boy, the job of head librarian must have gone to her head. She had Bob Dennis and Lawerence McConnell taking inventory of all the and's and the's in the books as punishment for dropping one of the books. I decided to seek a more pleasant atmosphere. Next, I saw a crowd of people gathered. I decided to see what was up. In the midst I saw Reverend Joan Harris leading prayer. She had decided to save some of her unfortunate classmates. Among her most faithful members were BobDougan and A1 Forrest. They never missed a sermon. They sat there with a most holy look on their faces, but it appeared that while one of their eyes was intent on the heavens the other eye wandered to the collection plate near-by. Next I heard some excited screaming and saw another group of people. A sign near there read The McLouth Maulers vs The Russian Reds . It seems Laura McLouth had organized a basketball team of her own after being the manager of the Wolfettes in school. Among the starting line-up were Cagey Caroline Knoblauch, Dodging Dorothy Eckelbarger, Marilyn The Meteor Wett and Horrible Helen Beavers. Trying to keep the bench warm was a well known warmer Myra Malink. Since they were cheating like mad I decided to move on. In my path stood a tent. My curiosity got the best of me and I raised up the flap and saw Marilyn Baumgras cleaning whips. She was using a product she had made herself called Whipum . She was doing this for Bill Powell, she always was his Girl Friday . As I left the tent I stumbled into a hole, I went a little farther and stepped into another one. I wondered who was doing all the digging. As I looked around I saw Teresa Ilerblet sitting on the ground, bawling and wailing because she still hadn’t found her rock . I went on, feeling very sorry for her. Then I saw a group of athletes making passes. Making Passes ! That sounded familiar-ycp, there was Blushing Hugh Archer, Pluggable” Roger Curtis, Skyscraper Steve Doyle and Bob Muscles March on a made over football field. Watching from the side lines was fair and square Virginia Warner, apparently thrilled by their pass making ability. Just then someone made a pass at me so I left. I started walking down the road, when out of a cloud of dust came a team of mules, and who should be driving them but Bob Sayles. He was taking his yearly crop of corn into town. He asked me if I wanted a lift so I ac- cepted. Because of Bob's long hair and mangy beard it was difficult to tell which was the mule and which was Bob. When we arrived in town I got off and thanked him for the bumpy ride. I looked around and saw a printing office, the proprietor being none other than our former editor-in-chief Mary Jane Hutchings, with Theodora Christ taking care of the advertising. The name of their pride was the Siberian Scandal Sheet . I strolled down to the local pool hall and went in. There I saw Tom Croy and George Beebe very engrossed in a game of eight-ball. They always were a couple of pool sharks. I didn't get to see Sam Harmount or Phil Wetoskey on my trip as they were in solitary confinement for trying to talk three of the guards to death. I decided to climb on the dog sled and head for my mansion in California before I got mixed up in some of this corruption. On the way home I pitied my classmates but I loved seeing them again. PROPHETS: Rose Marie, Suz, Bev, and Pam 18 Lansing;, Michigan Left to right: Rosalyn Parker, Dennis Coe, Sharon Beardslee, Corwin Parker, Mary Shaw. Billy Jorae, Patricia Hutchings. Duane V'agner JUNIOR Class Officers Left to right: Jack DeHart, treasurer-, Lois Baumgras, secretary; Duane Wagner, vice president; Mr. Fockler, advisor; Corwin Parker, president. Gary Craig, Elaine Blackledge. Left to right: Trudy Coleman, Beverly Parker, Marilyn Alexander, Lois Baumgras, Shirley Putnam. 20 Left to right: Marjorie Stichler, Danny Koonter, Judy Mansor, Jack DeHart, Beverly Brink. CLASS Class History The Class of 56 started off the year by selling stationery and light bulbs. Their next project was dances after the home football games. The Juniors also had charge of the con- cessions at the basketball games. They spon- sored a Christmas Ball on December 21. The last social function of the year was the Banquet and Prom. Absent when pictures were taken: Jerry Adams , and Kenneth Chant. Lucille Antcliff, Harriet Gray. Lois Cortright Malcolm Williams. Left to right: Nancy Watson, Della Hunt, Phyllis Bauman, Gloria Frank, John Walters. 21 First Row, Left to Right: Janice Ingersoll, Eugene McGrath, Phyllis Curtis, Larry Archer, Jennie Sykes. Second Row, Left to Right: Aaron Acker, Janet Heil, Larry Wagner, Ann Nash, Melvin Ketchum, Laura McDonald. Third Row, Left to Right: Rollie Nickols, Larry Brown, Jerry Austin, Arthur Howard, Calvin Parker, Gary Coe. Class Officers Left to Right: Treasurer, Eugene McGrath; President, Janice Ingersoll; Sergeant at Arms, Larry Archer; Advisor, Mr. Adams; Vice President, Tom Hamilton; Secretary, Phyllis Curtis! First Row, Left to Right; Harry Walters, Shirley Sayles, Gaylord Baumgras, Janet Gillison, Ted Piper. Second Row, Left to Right; Viola Shiffer, Jim Archer, Warren Malkin, Shirley Pierce, Garry Snyder, Charlene Harley. Third Row, Left to Right; Ronald Ginther, Joanne Hadcock,Robert Smith, Carol Dexter, Roger Slee, Ann Coe. Class History To start our year off we sold magazines, and as a money making project we did very well. The girls, not getting as much money as the boys, had to give the boys a party. To add to our treasury we've sold pencils and balloons. We also had a Lil Abner Hard Time Dance Missing when pictures were taken: Tom Hamilton, Nila Hill, Theresa McDonald, and Joyce Richards. First row, left to right: Muriel Canning, Jimmy Aldrich, Judy Irwin, Joe Young, Mary Klockziem , Ellis Howard, Charlotte Morgan. Second row, left to right: Alex Cole, Gladys Steffen, Allen Dezess, Joanne Colemen, Larry March, Marilyn Eckelbarger, Larry Sparks. Third row, left to right: Sharon Smith, Norma Frank, Harold Bauman, Irma Burley, Duane Day, Caroline Prescott. Fourth row, left to right: Roy Lee, Beverly Eltzroth, Gary Parker, Lee Ann Lange, John Cribbs, Elaine Dix, Billy Bolles. Fifth row, left to right: Laura Lupien, Kay Shaw, Sharon Willard, Dick Gleason, Linda Putnam, Stanley Blackledge, Loretta Powell. Missing: Lucille Atwater, Helen Bauman, Mike Hamilton, and Francis Payne. 24 GRADE Front row, left to right: John Willard, Sharon Coe, Jack Snyder, Ann Wright, Don Abel, Pearl Moore, Dick Reed. Second row, left to right: Janice Austin, Jerry Willard, Phyllis Brewster, Gordon Alexander, Judy Mills, Paul Bolles, Linda Suggate . Third row, left to right: Rita Jones, Jack Smith, Ruth Jones, John Sherman. Lois Waltz, James Howe, Marilyn Lee. Class Officers Left to right: Loretta Powell, Treasurer;Judy Mills,Secretary; Dick Gleason, President; Jerry Willard, Sergeant-at-Arms; Stanley Blackledge, Vice Presi- dent; Standing, Mr. Wesner, Class Advisor. Class Officers, left to right: Janet Rayman, Treasurer; Darrel Nevins, Vice President; Myrna Sickles, Secretary; Mr. Schroeder, Advisor; Mickey Coe, President. EIGHTH GRADE Front row, left to right; DeAnn Abel, Judy Klockziem, Virginia Woodbury, Janice Rainey, Joan Snyder Bonnie Hawk, Mary Lou Brya, Dixie Racey, Carol Willet, Marilyn Robbins, Mary Ellen Hurst. Second row, left to right: Mary Christ. Myrna Curtis, Virginia Beavers, Janet Hart, Lila Willard, Nancy Antcliff, Sue Fralick’ Vanda Drew Nancy Hart, Janet Rayman, Jeanette Boron. Third row, left to right: Wendell Ginther, Tim Ferrigan, Mr. Schroeder.’ Eugene Wagner. Phillip Rann, Roy Hill, Larry Gray, Lynn Cortright, Kenneth Olsen, Lyle Haggerty, Vernon Eng- lish. Fourth row, left to right: Donald Malkin, Gerald Sayles, Larry Carr, Wendell Walters, Jim Rose, Don Fraiden- burg, Ronald Milemon, Neuman Hutchings, John Davidson, Allen Boron, Jerry Bohnett, Butch Christ. Fifth row, left to right: Victor Rice, Francis Brewster, Robert Graham, David Adams, Mickey Coe, Darrel Nevins, Michaei Holder, Martin Dix, Jerry Schlaack, Delbert Johnson, Rodney Butler. Sixth row, left to right: Jerry Carr, Richard Mills, Ronald Austin, Gary Stevens, Stanley Truax, Chester Farrier. Missing: Joan Jones, Gary Jacobs Larry Pecko, Larry Poole, and Susan Tisch. Class Officers, Left to Right: President, Sharon Gee; Treasurer, Sally Acker; Vice President, Terry Clark; Sergeant at Arms, Mary Lee Cribbs; and Secretary, Russel Ginther. Standing; Advisor, Miss Maxwell. SEVENTH GRADE Front Row, Left to Right: Sandra Lyle, Retha Jones, Sharon Alexander, Sally Acker, Betty Howe, Ruth Gleason, Marilyn Curtis, Luella Maxwell, Sandra Stevens, Martha Coleman, Pat Lupien, Vickie Hoffman, Phyllis Milemon. Second Row, Left to Right: Carol Hutchings, Barbara Snyder, Sandra Corp, Sharon Gee, Sandra Early, Janis Beards- lee, Mary Lee Cribbs, Judy Wauvle, Coleen Parker, Harriet Prescott, Carol Day, Miss Maxwell, Mary Rowley. Third Row, Left to Right: Tom Hurst, Larry Smith, Eric Lange, Tom Dexter, Douglas Arthur, Alton Dezess, Garry Frank, Robert Truax, Thomas Mahoney, Larry Coe, Russel Ginther, Aaron Chadwick, John Putnam. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Barry Tyler, Kirk Putnam, Glen Miller, Richard English, Kenneth Schray, Frank Bergcy, Douglas Lazell, Donald Eckelbarger, and Billy Payne. Missing when pictures were taken: Terry Clark, Beverly Jugovich, and Linda Swarthout. ALUMNI Class of ’54 LuAnne Austin-attending the U. of M. Catherine Bachelder-works at St. Lawrence Hospital Rosemary Baumgras-living in California Jerry Clark-works at the Fisher Body Edith Beavers-attending Albion College Terence Coe-attending Central Michigan College Rose Coe-works at Owosso Memorial Hospital Tom Coe-works at St. Lawrence Hospital Joan Cook-working at Brya's Hardware Jan Cortright-attending Michigan State Jack Croy-in the Army Beverly Ginther-working in Lansing Annette Hiedemann-attending Santa Barbara College Ken Hawk-works at the Olds Richard Davis-married, works for Tisch-Craft Billy Hill-in the Army Robert Lourdon-in the Army James Hurst-in the Army Sally Holfus-secretary at L. H. S. Alton Howard-in the Army Carolyn Mahoney-staying home Marilyn Mahoney-staying home Mary Lou McConnell-working in a Lansing Bank John Putnam-attending Central Michigan Jacqueline Reed-working in Lansing Joyce Smith-working at St. John's Hospital Audrey Shue-baby sitting James Rowley-in the Army Coleen Veith-working, Insurance Company in Lansing Forrest Wolfrom-in the Army Janice Wauvie-working in Lansing Floyd Wagner-working in Flint Wanda Wing-staying home Class of ’53 Mary Ellen Steinke-Mrs. Brad Cole, Lansing Clarice Ann Dix-attending Michigan State Mary Fralick-Mrs. Burton Bohnett, Round Lake Philip Sayles-married, works in two hospitals Richard Archer-works at Fisher Body Delores Copelin-Mrs. Durwin Curtis, Round Lake loe Coe-attending Alma College John Austin-in the Marines in Korea Don McDonald-works at the Olds Harold Walters-works at Fisher Body Don Walters-works at the Motor Wheel Joanne Brewster-Mrs. Walt Cartright Darwin Rose-in the Marines Dick Holfus-living at home Donna Jean Winans-married, living in Texas lleta Bolton-Mrs. Philip Sayles, Omer Betty Heiser-married, Lansing Joan Morgan-married Stanley Reed-working in Lansing Shirley Jaques-married, Lansing Gene Potts-in the Navy Robert Willard-married, Ovid Carolyn Huff-working in a Consumers Office Dale Trumble-attending Michigan State Kathleen Brewster-married, Lansing Robert Ginther-married, Laingsburg Barbara Lyle-married, Lansing Roger Sickles-works at Motor Wheel Dick Duzenbury-in the Air Force Priscilla, Hadcock-married Barbara Wolfrom-married, Lansing Class of ’52 Martha Klockziem-Mrs. Clare Wing, Laingsburg Jerry Waterous-attending G. M. Tech Allen Anthes-married, St. John's Maxine Johnson-works at Owosso Memorial Hospital Marilyn March-Mrs. Carl Veith, Laingsburg Carl Veith-works in Lansing James Coe-attending Alma College Mary Middaugh-Mrs. Don Walsh, Lansing Barbara Crider-Mrs. John Kreibehl, Laingsburg Durwin Curtis-married Bernard Bently-works at Coen Pontaic, Owosso Donald Moorman-in the Army Gilbert Curtis-in the Navy Donald Davis-Laingsburg Donald Wagner-attending Central Michigan Clare Wing-works for Harold Klockziem Alton Smith-attends Michigan State Carroll VanBurger-Mrs. Herbert Hoose Jerry Felzke-lives at home 28 COMPLIMENTS OF MAURICE POLOCK SIXTH GRADE Front row, left to right: Diana Jones, Betty Hunt, Michael Ives, Joyce Snyder, Terry Wing, Janette Gates, Bob Smith, Sharon Stevens, Warren Salisbury, Linda Bergy, Judy Bee Casteel. Second row, left to right: Mrs. Doyle, Don Johnson, Robbie Price, Kenny Snyder, Eddie Ferrigan, Glenn Moore, Harry Olson, Gerald Snyder, Charles Whit- ford. Third row, left to right: Robert Lupien, Billy Carr, Roger Aldrich, Bobby Crenshaw, Jim Doyle, Jim Austin, Marshall Wing, Jim Castle, Leon Stirm, Benny Bohnet. Missing: Mary Ann Tyler, Lavonne Ball. FIFTH GRADE Front row, left to right . Mary Williams, Janice Schray, Elaine Moore, Malenda Curtis, Linda Irwin, Sandra Dex- ter, Lola McGoron, Judy Austin, Glenda Frank, Carla Farrier, Pamelia Canning, Margie Hurst, Sandra Limberg, Ruth Wright. Second row, left to right: Annette Doyle, Mrs. Reed, Lynn Willard, Richard Arthur, Gaylord Austin] Gary Morehouse, Jimmy Guenther, Richard Mallon, David Coe, Kenny Young, Delmer Wilson, Everett Lee. Third row, left to right: Alden Acker, Jerald Rainey, Ernest Himebaugh, Jimmy Shaw, Edward Lupien, Brian Hart. Missing: Shirley Truax. FIFTH AND SIXTH COMBINATION Front row, left to right: Jeanne Graham, Sally Coe, Marilyn Hamilton, Rosalind Powell, Sharron Surinck, Diana Mahaney, Diane Fisher, Patsy Milemon, Rebecca Leonard, Carol Blackledge, Linda Hamill, Joan Pierce. Second row, left to right: Lee Anna Richards, Janette Price, Mary Ann Moorman, Linda Edmonds, Ann Amundsen, Maida Hall, Mary Lou DeVault, Billy Smith, Mrs. Williams. Third row, left to right: Lyle Drew, Donald Morrill, Bruce Fields, Darrell Corp, Gary Moore, Richard Austin, Francis Mallon, Jonathan Cortright, Bruce Woodhull, Jimmie Dunn, LeRoy Bolles, Gary Eltzroth, Pat Mansor. FOURTH GRADE Front row, left to right: Sharon Potter, Shirley Heath, Connie McGoran, Judy Emmons, Patsy Wellman, Annette Coleman, Jeannette Coleman, Carol Craig, Carolyn Gleason, Sandra Himebaugh, Elaine Maxwell, Jean Wilson, Mamie Ruth,JaniceSchoaIs. Second row, left to right: Larry Smith, Garold Hart, Gary Mileman, Raymond Drum- heller, Marvin Ball, Delbert Austin, Jimmy Jones, David Smith, Lester Chadwick, Doris Snyder, Mrs. Smith, An- drea McGoran. Third row, left to right: Donald Howe, Dale Farrier, Carl Hill, Allen Hobart, Raymond Snyder, Butch Frank, Roger Pavlik, Tommy Daniels (visitor), Michael Gardner, Loren Martin, Loren Hall. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE COMBINATION Front row, left to right: Gaye Austin, Linda Rann, Londa Herblet, Kathleen Rowley, Bonnie Rasey, Christine McAninch, Patricia Lane, Rosella Milemon, Carolyn Johnson, Sue Ann Weeks, Julie Brock, Lorraine Hart, Kay Drew. Second row, left to right: Cloe Etta Hathaway, Leona West, Julia Hamilton, Virginia Amundsen, Diane Schock, Mrs. Acker, Jean Ferrigan, Judith Suggate, Donna Austin, Carol Guenther, Sheryl Adams. Third row, left to right: Tommy Smith, Mike Rowley, Roger Wing, John Moorman, Dennis Morrill, Denny Nevins, Richard Hutchings, Jimmy Cribbs, Donald Dexter. Dean Blackledge, Mike Christacopulos, Rodney Ginther, Kenny Koonter. THIRD GRADE Front row, left to right: Jeanann Raymon, Sandra Kay Palmer, Kathleen Coleman, Eileen Limburg, Carolyn Bergey, Andrea Pavlik, Marie Ilene Darling, Wilma Hicks, Patricia Mahaney, Connie Miller, Judy Coe, Sandra Swarthout! Jayne Mills, Kathleen Carpenter. Second row, left to right: Kenneth Walters, Dennis Guenther, Donald Ferrigan! Norman Rustad, Dan McNeil, David Ferrigan, Steven Poole, Dallas Dezess, Jerry King, Nathan Casteel, Jim McDonald! Harold Woodman, Wendell Stevens, Mrs. Wesner. Third row, left to right: Darold English, Duane Schock, Ronald Stirm, Dan Jones, Ricky Hiar, Mike Lazell, Dean Richards, George Maxwell, Jerry Eckelbarger, Neil Curtis, Lloyd Minnard. SECOND GRADE Front row, left to right: Sue Ann Lupien, Linda Stevens, Tracie Lee Smith, Patricia Stevens, Martha Wellman, El- len Snyder, Penny Piper, Diane Nongueskwa, Rosemary Rowley, Julie Schray, Anna Lee Maxwell, Martha Fender, Patricia Truax, Pauline Drumheller, Brenda Jackson. Second row: Amanda Mills, Sharon Weeks, Glenda McGoron, Martha Malkin, Bobby Kruger, Mrs. Alexander, Leonard Putnam, Dennis Lee, Richard Sieb, Donna Lane,Carole Miller, Connie Waterman. Third row: Edward Sherman, Gary West, James Neilsen, Roger Snyder, Charles Nohel, John Sickles, Ronald Lee, James Swarthout, Robert McNeill, Donald Brown, Norman Wurm, Ronald Drumheller, Missing: Gary Seidletz. SECOND GRADE Front Row, left to right: Annece Curtis, Susan Griffiths, Jill Bergy, Sandra Ketchum, Geraldine Drumheller, Nancy Hutchings, Patsy Carroll, Marion Hamill, Rosanne Howe, Regina Fry, Judy Baldwin. Second Row: Jim Bradfield, Danny Hurst, Larry Wellman, Mike Gleason, Greg Clark, Martin Kingman, Mrs. Werner, Billy Antcliff, Clyde Eng- lish, Larry Dehart, Edward Buskirk, Russell Emftions, Ben Austin. Third Row: Ronnie King, Jim Coleman, Lee Cur- tis, David Blanchard, George Hanes, Mike Fender, J. C. Heath, Gary Bandt, Jay Edmonds, Tim Hart, Terry Gilli- son. FIRST GRADE Front row, left to right: Darlene English, Judy Easterday, Suzzane Casler, Vickie Canning, Juanita Darling, Patricia Ferrigan, Margaret Cortright, Elaine Currie, Marie Dunn, Judy Herblet, Connie Fry, Sandra Brown, joAnn Baldwin Second row, left to right: Karen Hart, Mrs. Austin, Terry Hagarty, Keith Field, David Berry, Bobby Casteel, Skipper Blough, Anthony Curtis, Michael Guenther, Jimmy Brock, Chuck Beavers, Donna Brown, Linda Ellis. Third row, left to right: Kenneth Hanes, Donald Griffith, Jerry Jones, Duane Graffice, Jimmy Gleason, Joe Hathaway, Cary Corn- well, David Blanchard, Ronnie Bradfield, Steve Hart. FIRST GRADE Front row, left to right: Leslie Surinck, Joyce Miller, Vickie Mosher, Linda Lupien, Janice Suggate, Anita Putnam, Jody Hilliker, CathleenMcGoran, Bonnie Mahaney, Nancy Swarthout, Cynthia McGoran, Patty Wurm, Annette Hurst, Paulette Schray. Second row, left to right: Penny Steenbock, Patty Price, Shannon McCracken, Terry Thomas, David White, Kenny Waterman, Dennis Hileman, Gary Rowley, Roger Leavitt, Edna McAninch, Delores Milemon. Third row, left to right: Wayne King, Harry Hurst, David Starkweather, Dennis Shaw, David Surinck, Dick Mead, Terry Weismiller, Steve Jones, David Jackson, Mrs. Cortright. A. M. KINDERGARTEN First row, left to right: Helen Woodman, Gail Smith, Janet Hawk, Sharon Hamill, Mary Chadwick, Carole Rann, Jane Divine, Christine King, Betty Arthur, Susan Ketchum, Patty Ives, Bette Jo Edmonds. Second row, left to right: Sherry Himebaugh, Kathy Ward, Marie Fender, Jerry Rustad, David Arthur, Frank Swarthout, Kurt Ramsay, Ronnie Hileman, Joanne Ferrigan, Jean Maxwell, Mrs. Clark, Diane Graffice. Third row, left to right: Darwin Hunt, Howard Pierce, Donald Barber, Howard Sherman, Dale Sieb, Aaron Bishop, Richard Nongueskwa, Craig Bradfield, Allen Chad- wick. Missing: Danny Curtis. P. M. KINDERGARTEN Front row, left to right: uose Mary Doyle, Virginia Sawyer, Marcia Ditchie, Kathy Poole, Susan Coe, Christine McDougall, Joyce Hilliker, Cathy Tisch, Rose Marie Pull, Janice Brown, Carol Hart, Patsy Leland, Patricia McGoron. Second row, left to right: Pamela Moseler, Nancy Easterday, Mrs. Clark, David Mitchell, Tom Barnes, Dick Holcomb, Dennis Morehouse, Billy Nash, Micheal White, Douglas Austin, Billy Potter, Max Smith, Earl VanRiper. Third row, left to right: Lee Veith, Jerry Lupien, Jimmie Wesner, Bob Brown, David Irwin, Ricky Leonard. Missing: David Baumgras, Steve Baumgras, Violet Blaker, Janet Butler, Rose Ann Wiles. w— CLctLiKjkiG McFADDEN CORP LANSING, MICHIGAN BAND Front row, left to right: Don Morril, Sandra Corp, Sally Acker, Judy Wauvle, Wendell Walters, Larry Poole, Virginia Beavers, Nila Hill, Harriet Gray, and Joan Harris. Second row, left to right: John Putnam, Terry Clark, Vernon English, Lyle Haggerty, Judy Klockziem, Loretta Powell, Aaron Acker, John Cribbs, Marilyn Alexander, Elaine Dix, Larry Brown, Helen Beavers, and Gordon Alexander. Third row, left to right: Mary Lee Cribbs, Sharon Alexander, Carol Day, Roy Hill, Lucille Antcliff, Eugene Smith, Jerry Bohnet, Douglas Lazelle, Duane Day, Roger Slee, Mary Jane Hutchings, Carol Hutchings, Jonathan Cortright, Lois Cortright, Phyllis Curtis, Larry Gray, Gene McGrath, Larry Wagner, and Mary Klockziem. Fourth row, left to right: Majorettes: Rosalyn Parker, Nancy Antcliff, Mary Lou Brya. Director: Robert O. Berube. Activities The Laingsburg High School Band has had a very busy and profitable year under the direction of Robert O. Berube, despite the difficulties un- der which they have had to work. A program of special formations and music was provided at each of our home football games. Outstanding a- mong these performances was the one entitled The March of Time in which those who have contributed their time and effort toward the com- pletion of the building program at our school were especially honored They participated in the celebration sponsored by General Motors tc commemorate the making of their fifty-millionth car by taking part in the huge parade in Lansing. They also attended the concert of the world famous Marine Band at Sexton High School in Lansing. Participation in the Tri-County and Central C Band Festivals this spring will be a pleas- ant experience. The Class of 55 is proud of the band and wish it con- tinued success in providing fine entertainment for the community and musical training for those of our pupils who have natural ability in the musical field. 38 Laingsburg High School Band in Formation. Seated, left to right: Larry March, John Cribbs, Stanley Blackledge, Tom Hamilton, John Walters, Dick Gleason, and Mike Hamilton. Displaying the projector, Keith Reed. Standing: Mr. Miller, Advisor, Glenna Wolfrom, Myra Malkin, Steve Doyle, Jim Putnam, Corwin Parker, Bob March, and Phil Wetoskey. JOURNALISM CLUB Standing, left to right: Mr. Neilson, Stanley Blackledge, DickGleason, Theodora Christacopulos, Mary Shaw, Mari- lyn Alexander, and Harriet Gray. Seated: Sam Harmount, Judy Mansor, Ann Nash, Elaine Blackledge, and Lois Cort- right. VISUAL AIDS DRAMA CLUB Top row, left to right: Gary Parker, Trudy Coleman, Beverly Brink, Joan Harris, Virginia Warner, Jerry Adams, Elaine Dix, Sharon Coe, Gary Craig, and Mike Hamilton. Second row: Teresa Herblet, Harry Walters, Roger Slee, Larry Brown, Jack Smith, Larry Sparks, and John Cribbs. Third row: Jack DeHart, Sharon Beardslee, Beverly Parker, Ann Nash, and Gordon Alexander. Fourth row: Corwin Parker, Elaine Blackledge, Nancy Hart, Stanley Blackledge, Don Abel, Wendell Walters, and John Willard. Fifth row: Mary Shaw, Lois Cortright, Judy Mansor, Mr. Neilson, Kay Shaw, LeAnn Lange, Mary Klockziem, Sharon Smith, Janice Austin, Lila Rae Willard, Nancy Antcliff, Lucille Ant- cliff, Harriet Gray, Sam Harmount, Roy Hill, Martin Dix, and Lyle Haggerty. On December 9 and 11 the Drama Club presented the first dramatic play ever to be put on by students of L.H.S. The Lost Horizons by James Hilton proved to be a huge success. The prof- its were not great because of the high cost of pro- duction, but every mem- ber of the club benefited greatly from the play. 41 STUDENT COUNCIL Seated, left to right: Sharon Beardslee, Virginia Beavers, Gary Craig, Mr. Nash, Rose McGrath, John Cribbs, Judy Mansor, Elaine Dix, Janis Beardslee, Marilyn Baumgras, and Ann Coe. Standing, left to right: Frank Bergey, Mr. Neilson, Stanley Blackledge, Ronald Ginther, Steve Doyle, Malcom Williams, and Wendell Ginther Student Council Officers President, Rose McGrath; Vice President, Malcom Williams; Secretary, Ann Coe, Treasurer, Judy Mansor; Faculty Advisors, Mr. Nash and Mr. Neilson. 42 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Seated left to right: Helen Bauman, Kay Shaw, Marilyn Lee, Sharon Willard, Elaine Dix, Jennie Sykes, Nila Hill, Beverly Parker, and Ann Coe. Standing, left to right: JoAnne Coleman, Frances Payne, Beverly Brink, Sharon Coe, Phyllis Bauman, Muriel Canning, Charlotte Morgan, Norma Frank, Trudy Coleman, Shirley Pierce, Mary Shaw, Sharon Beardslee, and Mrs. Miller. F. H. A. Officers President, Ann Coe; Vice President, Sharon Beardslee; Secretary, Mary Shaw; Treasurer, Shirley Pierce, Parliamentarian, Beverly Parker; Song Leader, Norma Frank; Historian, Trudy Coleman; Chapter Mother, Mrs. Hubert Coleman; Advisor, Mrs. Betsy Miller. 43 1 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND C « . wV. r . . • . v 'V• ■ � ■ «iMfVffc A «M . V y 45 FOOTBALL First row, left to right: Howard Adams, coach; Bill Powell, Roger Curtis, Dale Slee, Bob March, Hugh Archer Jim Putnam, Keith Reed, Steve Doyle. Second row, left to right; Larry Archer, Jim Archer, Philip Wetoskey Arthur Willard, Corwin Parker, Paul Bolles, Stanley Blackledge, Jerry Austin, Harry Walters, Mike Hamilton. Third row left to right: Ronald Ginther, Terry Leonard, Tom Hamilton, John Walters, Duane Wagner Rollie Nichols Art Howard, Jack Snyder. Missing: Duane Ginther, Albert Forrest, Jack DeHart. ’ ’ Byron 0 L. H. S. 27 Bath 0 L. H. S. 7 Perry 0 L. H. S. 19 Elsie 0 L. H. S. 13 B. V. S. 13 L. H. S. 19 Montrose 13 L. H. S. 7 Corunna 25 L. H. S. 0 Ovid 7 L. H. S. 18 Williamston 0 L. H. S. 31 COMPLIMENTS OF LIGHTED ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 46 Ends Season ,£ ! £ bIvw � ‘or‘’ .ery Period «jj ilU'an� l‘,,,(iB C.A1SC Umi 31 IO � ' tts the dehgi day nitbti- Th on I Howard A; «on r « r« Imhi- T hand n ; a • for tha WoE ni from frr Stanley 81 Doyl laf Hame in ‘ ftsbi uatained drr er w� £ me threats. ‘Hr v r'.nriooj Quart, • WOL. 5 _u-o J. t was V seaso. 1 '•C£ ' iav wv I r 3 X « but J 6 S‘tv,irst 5 J jjfi thr c «Vi Kamc [1 carr d to cor. «oie si'-'- - � r in the M ?apitali V on Use n Hugh 7 ac me on a v Steve D '-0 as t.� mb� , v Com. isck Ph. Duane Ginther 't the , again ng up framed up S. .n pass a� i -at the ball again. Kbo a short to Kjoe Libra and ■ts who outran B score. 'Ilte playj � Vgain Walker’s; Ra as blocked. ' .o Me of the got their A and the, £ B _ , nd. itatfk centel Forrest. 8fc and -’ ■ make the! IP b a. ’ t'uofm nn. with a lt� d ory L rated Pen am wjsn i v i' i : i.i Stanley i v '•HI '■•'••■' fenstvrli '• 1 •' • I' . 'errv and Lainqtbora • ntul with two naj et each and rating ••• or th. tag a. Parry ffb. ixt Friday for agua test. Jack DeHart Bill Powell •T. V - ■ • ‘ ppcd ., nc taiVI,. ,, hne T |, ,. v there ... •I conaervativ thin tn JS lea ml stand Th Jim Putman, Stan Blackledge Again the ( JCN tO fllr ,0 lpore half! Ihursday and «nik dove COMPLIMENTS OF LIGHTED ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL Front row, left to right: Bob Dougan, Duane Ginther, Steve Doyle, Dennis Coe, Duane Wagner, and Bill Powell. Back row: Manager, John Cribbs, Albert Forrest, John Walters, Dale Slee, Bob March, and Coach Richard Parfitt L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S L H S Corunna F owle r Dye Swartz Creek Perry Ovid Elsie F ulton DeW itt Corunna Perry DeW itt Ovid F ulton Elsie 54 49 67 56 57 43 50 64 61 57 58 45 58 50 51 48 49 JUNIOR VARSITY Front row, left to right: Harry Walters, Eugene McGrath, Tom Hamilton, Jim Archer, Larry Archer, Jack Smith. Second row: Dick Gleason, manager; Larry March, Roy Lee, Larry Sparks, Stanley Blackledge, Howard Adams, coach. Laingsburg Oppone Fowler 37 32 Corunna 52 34 Dye 32 44 Swartz Creek 48 32 Perry 49 38 Ovid 45 24 Elsie 31 29 Fulton 56 58 Dewitt 33 37 Corunna — -- Perry — — Dewitt -- -- Ovid — -- Fulton -- -- Elsie — — Compliments of LIGHTED ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 50 Physical Education Boys physical education classes are under the di- rection of the two coaches, Mr. Adams and Mr. Parfitt. Girls Coach, Miss Max- well, has charge of girls physical education. These pictures show the girls do- ing folk dancing and calis- thenics. GIRLS BASKETBALL First Row (L. to R.): Coach Miss Maxwell, Judy Mansor, Lucille Antcliff, Janice Ingersoll, Captain Rose McGrath, Shirley Putman, Marilyn Alexander. Myra Malkin. Second Row: Elaine Blackledge, Shirley Sayles, Nila Hill, Lois Cortright, Merial Canning, Harriet Gray, Rita Jones. Third Row: Managers Laura McLouth and Beverly Parker, Ann Nash, Della Hunt, Pam Reed. We They Dec. 8 Elsie 29 14 Jan. 6 Holt (practice) 48 7 Jan. 12 Resurrection 36 24 Jan. 19 Westphalia 26 28 Jan. 26 Dewitt 30 25 Feb. 2 Bath Feb. 9 Resurrection Not played on date of annual publication. Feb. 16 Morrice Feb. 23 Westphalia 52 CHEERLEADERS L. to R.: Harriet Gray, Sharon Willard, Lois Cortwright, Mary Shaw, Janet Heil Harriet Gray Lois Cortwright Sharon Willard WoW! ! First Annual Victim Boozing it up SOCIAL EVENTS Christmas Ball After Graduation Sophomore Party Prom Jr. Play in 54 PLAY SENIOR HOMECOMING Queen Ann Candidates for Queen