Lincoln High School - Liberator Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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CLASS PROPHECY As the echoes of time slowly are changing, let us anticipate echoes that will resound in the future, The tenth reunion is always a joyous occasion with a running thread of sentimentality and a slight realization of the constantly marching time, None of this is on the surface, however, as the master of cermonies, Leonard Burrell, rises to make his opening remarks. Mr. Burrell is a world-wide known program producer on television. Near by sits his wife, the former Beatrice Smith, smiling proudly. She has written several books of stories and poems which many children enjoy, especially her own. Most of these books have been interestingly illustrated by Miss Esther Woodruff, Miss Woodruff also teaches the first grade in Lincoln Consolidated School. The first number on the program is sung by the former Irene Bunton, This talented young woman has already engaged in nation-wide concert tours as well as singing for the President on one occasion, Among the first to compliment her is Frank Yunkman, who studied engineering after his return from overseas. Frank has currently succeeded in ripping off the fender of his twenty-fifth car, A famous Powers model, Joyce Ackron, is attempting to make an appoint- ment with the successful Detroit cosmotician, McKenzie Williams. Neither appears older than at graduation. Across the table Stanley Harris is bragging about the new automobile ke has designed. The Kentucky make, will be presented to Don Avery, famous Tiger third baseman, later in the program. The new ambassador to Turkey, Larry Jensen, was also well-known for his diplomacy at school. Dan Gross, president of the Michigan Truck Line, is arguing with him over the stunning hat Connie Clark has designed and is now modeling. A leader in the community, the former Carol Day, reminises of the senior days. She is currently running for membership in the state legislature. Charles Orrison is managing her campaign and investigating all objectionable people concerned. Closely collaborating is John Hardy, an F. B. I. agent. Mr. Hardy is in debate with Lee Cischke about his interpretation of a villain he has played in a recent hit play. The play, Don't Shove Me 'Round , was written by Mrs. Ruth Hammond, also a teacher at Lincoln. Much Much of the scenery and staging for the play was done by Richard Sampier. Mr, Sampier is chief cartoonist for the New York Times. The Reverend Richard Wright claims raising dairy cattle is stimlating and a change from regular grind. Reverend Wright can also juggle spoons-- a feat he is now performing for the ladies. Meanwhile, his close friend Dr. Larry Schanz, encourages him. Dr. Schanz's book, Health Without Drugging is being sold rapidly and is highly recommended by all osteopaths. After serving in the WAF for two years, Lois Phelps landed a pilot. June Belmore is telling her about the new bobby pin she has invented. You can't feel it or see it when it is there] A. —

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I, Leona Karnatz, leave my ability to fall in love to Donna Berry, Pat Ackerman, and Leo Burrell. We, the Seniors, are sorry Bill Hudge is not a senior so we could will him to Flo Hess. I, Marjorie Wegienka, bequeath my fiery temper to Shirley Harwood and Phyllis Roberts. I, Joe Towler, leave my fifth hour carrot to Fred Kagarise. I, Irene Bunton, bequeath my big bone earrings to stray dogs that keep wandering into school. I, Don Avery, leave my popularity with the girls to Skeets Adiska. I, Nancy Patterson, leave my great lust for mean jokes to Bill Bischoff and David Fenn. I, Esther Woodruff, leave my spattered paint clothes and artistic ability to Herb Smith and John Ed Dexter. I, Dale Sieloff, leave my unconscious attitude in class to Dean Berlin, Bob Borener, and Andy Domas. Page Eighteen I, Pat Fauser, leave my height to Janet Schrock and Carol Burgar. I, Lois Phelps, leave my sweet, quiet attitude to Kay Smith and Jean Towler. I, Isabelle Pegouskie, leave my sophistication to Wilma Travis and Agnes Kartje. I, Beatrice Union, leave Bob Reeves my oratorical powers. I, Roxann Gregg, leave my dark hair and flashing eyes to Barbara Duey. I, Frank Yunkman, will my curly hair to Don Frisbie and John Kennedy. I, Pat Rattray, leave my pin curls to Lynn Helzerman and Bob Bellers. I, Kathleen Burt, leave my carefree manner of enjoying myself to Lorena Dysinger. I, Mac Williams, leave my manly ribs to the band to be used as @ portable xylophone, We, Pearl Wilson and June Belmore, upon re-reading these wills, think it would be best if we just left!

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This class boasts a famous editor--Alice Towler. Tight schedules keep her busy. Right now she is discussing a current problem with her stenogra- pher, Beatrice Union. Miss Union and Miss Patricia Fauser have aided the editor in many ways, as reporters and doubling as typists. A forest ranger whose heroism the nation lauded is Jerry Allen, who also does some successful writing. Merton Dibble of the Ypsilanti Police Force holds his attention at the moment with a new gun he has invented. Two other old friends, the former Misses Marjorie Wegienka and Leona Karnatz live across the street from each other. Rumor has it they couldn't stand each other next door. Their husbands are on the school board. The former Pearl Wilson has traveled in 27 of the 48 states and is now engaged in raising her little cheerleaders. She and Peggy Borgstadt, supervi- sory nurse at University Hospital are shaking their heads over the shortcom- ings of the up-and-coming generation. Shirley Waters, University's best physical therapist, is smiling knowlingly at the conversation. Shirley McFall operates a beauty parlor in Willis. Her close friend, Kathleen Burt is vocational aid counselor in Belleville High School. Both of these young women are enjoying their life and are optimistic about the future. Nancy Patterson is not only successful in her clerical career, she also likes to show her little nephews and nieces how to tear a car apart and put it together again. Isabelle Pegouskie likes to be present at these demonstrations to make sure none of her brood is there. The next speaker will be Roxann Gregg who has traveled widely by auto- mobile, and also owns and operates a small restaurant which specializes in foreign foods. Her restaurant is directly opposite of Dale Sieloff's gas station. Recently Dale completed his new exclusive car wash department. Grant Allison, Air Lines pilot, is trying to persuade Lowell Smith, jockey, that the air is better than the ground. Orville Odum maintains that the rocket ship he has designed to land on the moon is more spec- tacular than either. Our saleslady, Patty Rattray, is trying to make a sale of a cherry- wood gavel to Lincoln's principal, Joseph Towler. Dave Redick, Chicago businessman and railroad stockholder, is interested in buying one for the governor of Illinois, his personal friend. Dr. Margaret Kegerreis, who has just completed her year of intern- ship, has been trying to solicit prospective patients all evening. Interest, faces, and time may change but human nature does not,