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

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@o H Ke tce »te tt PtayKUK Baccalaureate Services Under direction of Reverend Forrest Andersen Pastor Baptist Church Giffel’s Fieldhouse Processional Hymn Reading from Scriptures Prayer Hymn Sermon Benediction Recessional May 20, 1956 8:00 Organist Baptist Church Congregation Reverend Forrest Andersen Choir Baptist Church Reverend Forrest Andersen Organist Giffel’s Fieldhouse Master of Ceremonies Class Song Salutatory Girls Quartet Class History Graduation Exercises Giffel's Fieldhouse May 23, 1956 8:00 Selections by Laingsburg High School Band Robert Berube. Director 7:40-8:00 Processional Invocation Selections Address Flute Solo Presentation of Class Presentation of Diplomas Benediction Recessional High School Band Rev. Robert Duff, Pastor Methodist Church High School Glee Club Maryrose Leckrone, Director Clyde M. Campbell Michigan State University Gordon Alexander Accompanist, Robert Berube Raymond O. Nash, Principal Keith Reed, Superintendent Dr. R. G. Alexander, President Board of Education Rev. Robert Duff High School Band Saxophone Solo Class Will Piano Solo Class Oration Frivolous Flappers Class Prophecy Ventriloquist Act Giftatory Musical Pantomine Class Poem Presidents Address Vocal Solo Valedictory 16 IE I..— Class Night Exercises May 21, 1956 8:00 Jack DeHart Members of Class Elaine Blackledge Phyllis Bauman, Beverly Brii k, Margie Stichler, Lois Baumg as Della Hunt, 9, 10 grades Pat Hutchings, 11 grade Gloria Frank, 12 grade John Walters, Summary Rosalyn Parker Corwin Parker assisted by C iss Nancy Watson Lois Cortright Harriet Gray, Elaine Balckh ige, Judy Mansor, Marilyn Alexander Mary Shaw Gary Craig, Steve Ranny Tom Croy, Beverley Parker, Shirley Putnam Dennis Coe, Kenneth Chant, Danny Koonter Judy Mansor Duane Wagner Sharon Bcardslee Trudy Coleman

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SHIRLEY PUTNAM General Course Putt Love and life, and mostly love.” Choir 1,2,4; Softball 2; Basketball 3. STEVE RANNEY College Preparatory Skeeter They didn't have to burn the school down to get me out. Track 2;GunClub 4; Senior Play. MARY SHAW College Preparatory Shawzie” Take life seriously, and what's it worth? Choir 2,4; Senior Play; Journalism 3,4; Student Council 4; Drama Club 3,4; Cheerlcading 2,3,4; Secretary Thespian 4; Best Ac- tress Award 3. MARJORIE STICHLER Commercial Margie She burns the midnight oil, but not always for study. Choir 1,2; Class Treasurer 1. DUANE WAGNER Commercial Wag' Knowledge is an asset, never a liability. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Class Vice-Presi- dent 3; Class President 4; Student Council 2; Drama Club 3,4;Sen- ior Play; AB Award 2. JOHN WALTERS College Preparatory John' Famous last word. Why? Visual Aids 1,2,3, President 4; Basketball 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4. NANCY CAROL WATSON General Course Nan Rome wasn't built in a day, so why should I hurry. LUCILtE ANTCLIFF FORREST General Course Lucy The lady for whom the bells toll. Basketball 3,4;Class Pres- ident 2; Student Council 1; Homecoming Queen 1.

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Oun, 'Ztotfowf In the year 1952, late in August there set sail over the sea of knowledge a magnificent fleet proudly bearing aloft floating banners of silver and black. This fleet was headed for a far distant land reached only after a long voyage of four years over this much traveled but. to us, unkown sea. There were four isles — Freshman (The Land of Wandering Souls); Sophomore (The Land of Wise Fools); Junior (The Land of the Owls); Senior (The Land of Promise)—to be thoroughly explored before reaching the promised land. Commencement Isle. On board the vessels, which had been recruited from such minor isles as Shiawassee and Clinton Counties there were 43 voyagers called Freshman, each firmly resolved to succeed or go down with the fleet. The first port reached was Freshman Isle where Mr. Wesner ruled. Here we selected our chieftains; Jack DeHart, Captain; Corwin Parker. First Mate; Elaine Blackledge, Log Keeper; and Margie Stichler, Paymaster. During our stay at Freshman Isle, Lucille Antcliff was elected queen of the four isles. Here five mem- bers of our fleet left to sail under different banners. . . . f „ . . . After having an enjoyable year we departed for the next port. The Land of Wise Fools. As we neared this isle we felt our heads begin to swell.and thought our- selves very wise indeed. Upon landing we found that we were no longer Freshman, but Sophomores, much like those we had met the year before, but much wiser. Mr Fockler served as king of this isle. We again selected our chieftains; Lucille Antcliff. Captain; Harriet Gray. First Mate; Judy Mansor, Log Keeper; Lois Cortright. Paymaster. Our first activity on this isle was the Sock Hop during which Shirley Pierce and Sam Harmount took home silver dollars for the best dec- orated sox. Later on a boat steamed into port carrying a cargo of magazines which we proceeded to sell to the other islands. The greatest memory of our stay on this isle was the day we received our class rings. The last memory of this isle was the Spring Swing, where everyone enjoyed themselves very much. The next year we set sail with Mr. Fockler as our navigator since he had been promoted to rule over the land of The Owls. At last we reached port and im- mediately chose our leaders from a group of 31. Those chosen were: Corwin Parker, Captain; Duane Wagner, First Mate; Lois Baumgras, Log Keeper; Jack DeHan. Paymaster. While on this isle, we celebrated Christmas by sponsoring a Christmas Ball. The decorations consisted of silver colored Christmas trees with biue bulbs. After we returned to school following Christmas vacation we immediately started plans for the Prom and Banquet. In early spring the class picked the theme for the Prom which was Springtime in Paris. On the evening of May 10 the annual Junior and Senior banquet was held in honor of the Seniors of 55 . Everyone walked through the side-walk cafe and danced under the stars of Paris. This was an event that will long be remembered. Thirty-two of us were left to sail to the Land of Promise where Mr. Doyle was ruler. We held our election and it was as follows: Duane Wagner, Captain; Trudy Coleman, First Mate; Rosalyn Parker. Log Keeper; Lucille Antcliff. Paymaster. We entered this year with a total of $975.19 in the Treasury. To help raise money for the Senior Trip we sponsored a Disc - Jockey dance on October 8. To display our acting ability we presented The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come during the latter part of October. In November we sponsored the annual Homecoming, and as an added attraction each class entered a float in the parade. We were again honored by having Beverley Parker reign over the four isles as queen. We decided that our flower should be the American Beauty Rose. Our motto was We Finish To Begin. The class chose Lois Baumgras as our D.A.R. representative. In February we had for entertainment a Donkey Basketball game which added to our Treasury. During the spring the school became the scene of much confusion as the girls were seen doing various jobs for the boys. This took place during the slave sale which was climaxed by a dance freeing the slaves. The last activity in The Land of Promise was an Amateur Show in which an array of fine talent was displayed. In May the Juniors honored us with a Banquet and Prom which was thoroughly enjoyed. We then proceeded to our final goal. Com- mencement Isle. On the night of May 20 we attended the Baccalaureate services. Class night, in which the entire class participated, was held on May 22. At last the long awaited event was upon us -- Graduation. As we received our diplomas our thoughts wandered to the many events that had filled our high school careers and we looked forward to the rewards of our many efforts.The Senior trip. On May 25 we left the isles on the exciting trip under the guidance of special pilot Mr. Keith Reed, to return in 13 days as Alumni of Laingsburg Community Schools. 17