Ludington High School - Oriole Yearbook (Ludington, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1950 volume:

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I Y .V ' X v 1 9 ,, N bf , 1 V. .1 1 1 lf ,,AJ-.1 7 H , I .Rf Tl-IE 19513 '- L PUBLISHED BY THE SENIUR ELIISS LUUINEIUN HIISH HCHUUL LUDINISTUN, MICHIGAN FOREWORD The 1950 Annuol, while todoy just o record of the post yeor's study ond fung will, in the future, be o ploce where old memories of friends ond good times moy be renewed. No motter how fomous you become, we hope you will olwoys find time to remember the corefreedoys of your youth ond live cigoin in the l'1ollofL.H.S. Dedication . Administration School Board . Faculty . . . Seniors . . . Underclassmen Sports .... Music .... Organizations Annual Staff . Advertising . . CONTENTS Page 4 5 6 7 'll 37 47 6'l 67 84 85 l l l Page U DEDICATION We, the class of l95O, dedicate our Oriole to Mr. Deon Johnston. His ready wit and valued cooperation are greatly appreciated for the part they have played in lessening our high school trials and troubles. W iiiiiiiiiisiiiiiiiii Secretaries: Jean Dostal, Roseila Novicke Superintendent: Oliver DeJonqe Co-ordinator: Valdo Smith Principal: Phil Hartman Secretary: Vernita Kolberg Secretary: Frances Savage Page 5 Page 6 SCHOOL BOARD When new desks are installed to take the place of the carved and scarred relics in the class rooms, and the lighting problem is studied to stop the increase in the number of students wearing glasses, then is the time the school board of Ludington is really appreciated by the students. Without their wise judgment and interest in the students' welfare, our school would not hold the high position that it now controls in the eyes of the people of this area. For it is the school board which makes improvements and formulates school policy. It is this group of public spirited men who have given us such a fine faculty and efficient administration. We should give unre- strained co-operation on all plans favored by this board. Officers are: Hugh Barner, President, Howard Hawley, Secretary, Arvid Carlson, Treasurer, and Louis Carmouche and lvan Tillotson, members. L- V .. . - X X I- x A- mem X I o E F? I L o .2 4, 4 , 5- LZQRM N . 8 7 A ' . A U Q f -- . 6 .. U. K' . 'E' 1 -'-'fl cn, Q , Q ' . -'Q 5 g 1 ' amne- E Sally Mueller-English Anna Miller--Languages Katherine Newberg-Languages Marjorie Pierson-English Harry Nuckolls-English Catherine Utz-English Harriette Stull--Art Evelyn Bolach-Home Economics Robert McEmber-Instrumental Music Irving Prescott-Vocal Music Page 8 Harold Grissen-Social Studies Dan Dewey-Social Studies James Emms-Social Studies Qfgiiftt bfisiiw Art Dewey-Mathematics Kathryn Stanford-Library Everett Greiner-Mathematics Ingmar Barbo-Industrial Arts R. Jo Hanlon-Girls' Phy. Ed. Bernard McNutt-Boys' Phy. Ed. Dan Evans-Industrial Arts TEN Albert Johnson-Science Erving Hansen-Science Dean Johnston-Science Betty Larson-Commercial Gail Owen-Commercial Dorothy Fitch-Commercial I l F mb s K in.. We Q9 x Uni .-. maj xg H-5521, N , ...- - F- , 12.53-Q ---,,,.. .,-- .- Q 5' ff i k' 1 1135-'Z' Q Q A ' K fx.. ' Eiga ,, X' if SEND We VALEDICTORIAN If you see a boy with glasses, a brown sweater, and a pile of books large enough for a wagon, it is the valedictorian for l95O, Dan Dewey. Dan received excellent grades throughout his four years, and won the highest honor with a perfect 3. average. Outstanding in school activities, Dan was class president during his Freshman year, but reach his peak this year. He was a member of the Senior Play cast, Physics Club president, Band Captain, and last, but not leost, the Annual Editor. He has been especially prominent in music, occupying first chair three years, and being Band Captain two years. Following in his father's footsteps, Dan plans to attend Albion College with plans of becoming a teacher. SALUTATORIAN If you see a serious, well dressed girl leaving Ludington High School with some books under her arm that looked like they were going to be studied, that would be Alda Tobey, salutatorian for l95O. Aldo has received excellent grades throughout her high school career, and won this honor on a scholastic average of 2.89. Since Aldo has spent a good deal of her spare time in working, being a bookkeeper at Penny's this last year, she has - not had much time for extra-curricular activities. She was, however, secretary of her class in her Junior yeor, and aided considerably in the many projects. MAYOR Page 12 The tall, athletic looking fellow you see hurrying through the halls of L.H.S. is our handsome mayor, Bill Pioszak. Bill won this high honor in the school elections last year ofa very close race. As head of the S.T.C.C., Bill brought several progressive changes into our school life. Bill is an outstanding athlete, winning letters in all the major sports, football, basketball, and track. He also was voted the honor of Most Valuable Player on the gridiron team this year. Besides being outstanding in sports and school life, Bill was voted Most Popular Boy in the Senior Elections which shows the esteem with which he is regarded. Lots of luck, Your Honor! SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS For leadership down the last mile of their final year at L.H.S., the seniors chose two boys and two girls. This equal repre- sentation was further car- ried out in school activities where the boys dominated athletics and leadership, the girls, music, organiza- tions, and scholastic abil- ity. The two groups worked together to great advan- tage throughout the year in many outstanding suc- cesses. .mum 52 TOM PAUL President Vice-President This year the seniors undertook the job of promoting a winter formal, the Sparkle Spin, held during the Christmas holidays. To no one's surprise the dance was an out- standing success. A sophomore in the senior play was a new twist too, brought about by the serious illness of a cast member. EMIL HOCH Although making important decisions on anouncements, name cards, and being fitted for caps and gowns, most of the seniors found time to enter in on the exclusive senior activities, the play and the yearbook. But don't get the idea that this year's seniors were a group of social-minded parasites living off past academic records. Indeed the seniors led all other groups in representation on the honor roll and were foremost in problems needing scholastic skill. The worthy few who qualified for the highest scholastic group, the four year honor roll, are: Dan Dewey, Alda Tobey, Robert Nankee, Donald Swanson, Eloise Anderson, Jane Anderson, Marilyn Brown, and Pat Shaw. To solve the problem of the class motto, the seniors selected We build the ladder by which we rise. The class flower is the scabiosus, and class colors are gray and crimson. 'Q' me JANE ANDERSON E'-I As graduation day draws ever nearer, the members 113-Q of the class of 5O are un- able to refrain from remi- niscing over their four years in high school, and refreshing their memories of events, teachers, and fellow students. These memories are of varied subjects, but all hearts are sorrowful at saying good- by. ARVONA MANCHESTER Secretq ry Treasurer Page 13 Film 11 Wm S ' fx: is 4. 5 R EQ ELIZABETH ANDERSON Pm little, but I know. Class Sec. I, 25 Girls' League Rep. 25 S.T.C.C. 2, 45 G.A.A. I. 25 Bas- Icefball I, 25 Assembly Band I, 2, 3. 45 Band I. 2, 3. 45 Orchesira 3, 45 Ass+ Direcior 45 Maiore++e 45 Y-Teens I. 2. 3 45 Co-Adv. Ed- iior Annual 4. ELOISE ANDERSON We walk by faith, not by sight. Tennis I5 G.A.A. I5 Girls' Choir I. 2. 45 Co-op 3, 45 Moniior 35 Knif- fing Club 35 Annual Board 4. JANE ANDERSON Wisdom is the wealth of the wise. Girls' League Rep. 35 G.A.A. I. 2. 35 Class Secrelary 45 Annual Board 4. SHIRLEY ANDERSON Silence gives grace to a woman. G.A.A. I. 2, 3. 45 Girls' Choir I. 25 Mixed Choir 35 Moniior 3. CAROL BANNINGA Blue are her eyes as the fairy nax ,Y Souih High I. 25 Senior Play 45 Y-Teens 35 Co-Feaiure Edlior An- nual 45 Couri lJusl'icel 45 S.'l'.C.C. 45 Speech Club 35 Sec. 35 Mon- i'lor 3. 4. SHIRLEY BARBER Pm no angel ! Girls' Choir 2, 35 Cheerleader I 2. 3. 45 Baseball I. 25 Volleyball I Baslreiball l. 25 Soccer I. 2. PAT BASHAW I never saw a man I didn't like. Soffball' 2, 35 Baslcefball 2, 35 Vol- leyball 25 Speedball 35 Librarian 45 Cheerleader 3, 45 Girls' Choir 2,, 45 Mixed Choir 2. 3. 4. ALYCE BENEDICT Without music, life would be a mistake. Orchesira I. 2, 3, 45 Band 2, 3. 45 Baskelball 25 Soccer 25 Y-Teens I. 2. 3, 45 Girls League Rep. 45 Choir 3. 4. ALVIN BENSON I want to see the wheels go around. Boys' Associalion I. 2. 3. 4. JACK BILLINGS Blessings on him who first invented sleep. Sterling High I. 25 Boys' Choir 3. 45 Mixed Choir 3. 45 Librarian 4. Hoge I5 RICHARD BOBIAN Silence is true wisdom's best reply. Foolball I, 2, 3, 45 Baslcelball I, 2, 3, 45 Track 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 3, 45 Vice-Pres. 4, DOUGLAS BRADFORD No man ever grew rich all at once. Senior Play 45 Boys' Associalion 2, 3, 45 Homecoming 4. DELORES BRADSHAW In youth and beauty, wisdom is not rare. G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 45 Vice-Pres. 35 Girls' League Vice-Pres. 45 Mon- ifor 3, 45 S.T.C.C. 45 Chr. Prop. Comm. Senior Play. JOYCE BRADSI-IAW As merry as a crickettf' G.A.A. 25 Choir I, 2, 35 Senior Play 45 Co-op 4. BETTY BROWN Tempt not a desperate manf' Homecoming Oueen 45 G.A.A. I. 25 Baslcelball I5 Tennis 35 Girls' League rep. 45 Co-op 4. Page 16 MARILYN BROWN The gift of gabf' G.A.A. I, 25 Band 3, 45 Monilor 2, 45 Librarian 4. BERNIE LOU BROZZO 'lMan was made to mourn. Girls' Choir 25 Y-Teens I5 G.A.A I5 Speech Club 35 Co-op 2, 3, 4. DUANE BRUETTE l'Who is silent is strong. Boys' Association I, 2. 3, 45 Boys Choir 3, 45 Physics Club 4. MARY ANNA CHASE What a time! , What a civilization! G.A.A. I, 25' OpereH'a I5 Basker- ball I, 25 Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Sofiball I5 Treas. Music Appreci- a+ion 25 Volleyball I, 25 Soccer I, 2. EILEEN COBB Time brings everything. Chorus 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 4 Baslcefball 25 Soccer I. ROBERT CRAWFORD Everyone finds his superior once in a lifetime, glad you rec- ognized me. Boys' Associalion Rep. S.T.C.C. I5 Choir I5 Bancl 45 Physics Club 4. CI-IARLENE CARLSON An equal mixture of good sense and good humor. Drama Club I, 45 lvloniior 45 Base- ball I, 2, 3, 4: G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Baslcerball I, 2, 3, 45 Soccer I, 2, 3. FLOYD COMSTOCK We live to please, please to live. Boys' Assoclalion I, 2, 3, 4. ' ROGER COMSTOCK The laborer is worthy of his reward. Boys' Associalion I, 2, 3, 4. DAVID CROSS It's love that makes the world go round. Class Vice-Pres. I5 Class Pres. 25 S.l.C.C. 3, 45 Fooiball I, 2, 35 Basketball I, 25 Traclc 25 Boys' As- soc. Vice-Pres. 45 Varsily Club 3, 45 Physics Club 45 Co-edilor An- nual 4. J If 3, AULA DAVIDSON 1 hate nobody. Y-Teens I, 2, 3, 45 Sec. 45 G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 45 Band 45 Choir I. 2, 35 Opere++a I, 25 Booster Club I5 Drama Club I5 Archery Club I5 LOIS DE HAAN lt's so peaceful in the country. G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Vice-Pres. 45 Oper- ella I5 Prompfer Senior PIay5 Mixed Choir 3, 45 Girls' Choir 3, 45 Archery I5 BasIce+baIl I, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Sporls Annual Slalil 4. LYLE DE HOFF 'tis no time to talk. Boys' Association I. 2, 3, 4. DAN DEWEY Nothing succeeds-like success. Vice-Pres. Band 25 Captain Band 3, 45 Orchesfra I, 2, 3, 45 S.T.C.C. 35 Assembly Band 2, 3, 45 Youfh Assoc. Trees. 2, 35 Class Pres. I5 Physics Club Pres. 45 Senior PIay5 Edilor Annual 4. MEREDITI-I ELY Every man meets his waterloo at last. Band I, 2, 3, 45 Sec. Band 45 G.A.A. I, 25 Clerlc 25 S.T.C.C. 45 Class Treas. 35 Basketball I, 25 Baseball I5 Orchesrra I, 45 Assem- bly Band 3, 45 Drama Club I5 Cour+ lclerlcl 4. Moniror 3, 45 Pres. Orchestra 4. Page 17 JANICE FARRELL She is beautiful and therefore to bewooedf' Bancl 2, 3, 45 Assembly Band 45 G.A.A. I, 25 Chorus I5 Girls' League Council 35 Vice-Pres. class 35 Pres. Girls' League 4. NANCY FERRIS I wish I knew the good of wishing. Basketball I, 2, 35 Baseball I, 25 Soccer I, 25 Speedball 35 Volley- ball 25 G.A.A. I, 3, 45 Mixed Choir 2, 35 Girls' Chorus I, 25 Operetta I5 Librarian 35 Archery Club I. 1 CHARLES FITCH So goeth the world. Boys' Association I, 2, 3, 4. DAVID FISHER I want what I want when I want it. Football I, 45 Basketball I, 25 Man- ager 45 Traclc I, 2, 3, 45 Student Police 25 Varsity Club 45 Mixed Choir 45 Annual Photographer 4. BERTHA FLEETWOOD History is merely gossip. Q GQA.A. I5 Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4. Pag e 18 VERNITA FOX Short and Sweetf' G.A.A. I, 25 Monitor I, 45 Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT FOX t'All I know is what l read in the papers. Football I, 45 Senior PIay5 Camera Club 25 Vice-Pres. 2. RAY GALINSKI The man travels fastest who travels alone. Varsity Club 3, 45 Basketball I, 2, 3, 45 Speech Club Treas. 45 S.T.C.C. I5 Football manager I. ROBERT GENSON Rome wasn't built in a day. Photographer Annual 35 Photogra- phy Eclitor 45 Football I, 2, 3, 4, Traclc I, 2, 3, 45 Camera Club 2, Varsity Club 4. JEAN GENTER Ambition has no risk. G.A.A. I5 Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4 FRANCES GIANACAKOS Be true to thyself. Mixed Choir 45 Camera Club 45 Orchestra 3, 4. MARY GOOS A winning way, a pleasant smile. Senior Play 45 Girls' League I, 2. 3, 4. RONALD GRAEGER He can because he thinks he can. Band 2, 3, 45 Boys' Associaiion l. 2. 3. 45 Fooiball l. DIANA GROTI-I Be to her virtues very kind. Journalism 25 Girls' League I, 2. 3. 4. NANCY HAILEY A man is always better than a book. Archery Club li G.A.A. l, 2, 35 Camera Club 35 Monilor 45 Mixed Choir 3, 45 Boosier Club 25 Stage Design Senior Play 4. mm X 1 J -JF' DAN HAMILTON I believe it because it is impossible. Band 45 Speech Club 45 Choir 35 Student Police 4. CAROL HANSEN Mixed Music is the speech of angels. Glee Club I, 25 Ari Co-Editor Annual 45 Orchesira 45 Monilor 4. my If fl 3QffA,f ff Kiwi: KAROL I-IENDRICKSON Miracles are to those who believe in them. Girls' League I, 2, 3.4. MARIE HENDRICKSON A sweet small voice. Girls' League I. 2. 3.4. MARSHALL HENDRICKSON Every man to his trade. Librarian 35 Siudenf Police 3. 45 Manager Fooiball 45 Boys' Associ- aiion I, 2, 3.4. Rage IQ EDWARD HENDRICKSEN He prohts most who serves best. Boys' Associalion l. 2, 3. 4. MELVIN HILDEN He looks shy, but you never can tell. Boys' Choir 4g Boys'- Association I 2. 3. 4. EMIL HOCH Common sense is not a common thing. S.T.C.C. lg Band 45 Track 3, 4 Class Vice-Pres.4g Annual Board 4 ALLEN HOF Believe it or nor! Siudenf Police 3, 47 Fooiball Man ager 45 Boys' Associalion I, 2, 3 4. VERLA HOOVER Virtue alone is true nobility G.A.A. Ig Girls' League I, 2, 3 4 Page 20 NEIL JOHNSON What a man desires, he easily believes. Boys' Associalion I, 2, 3. 4. NORMAN KLEMN Every man is mad on one pointf' Foolball I, 2, 3, 45 Caplain 45 Var- sify Club Pres. 45 Sec. 35 Ring Comm. 35 Traclc I, 2, 3, 45 Physics Club 45 S.T.C.C. 45 Boys' Assoc. Pres. 45 Co-Bus. Manager Annual 4. THOMAS KRONLEIN Malce hay while the sun shines. Foorball I5 Traclc 25 Glee Club 35 Boys' Choir 45 Boys' Associafion I, 2. 3. 4. EVELYN LA SARGE Always happy and full of mischief. G.A.Af I, 2, 35 Baslcelball I, 2. 35 Volleyball I, 25 Speedball 35 Soc- cor I, 25 Soffball I. 25 Boosfer Club 25 Monilor I. 2. 3. S , .. N W HARRY LAUDE What dwarfs men are! Foolball I, 2, 3, 45 Baslce+ball I, 2, 3, 45 Varsify Club 2, 3, 45 Treas. Varsily Club 45 Baseball I. 2, 3. PEGGY LAUTERWASSER Beauty is not, caused -it is. Y-Teens I, 2. 35 G.A.A. I. 25 Girls League. Rep. 125 SgT.C.C. 2, 45 Girls' Choir I, 2,-145 Debafe Club 45 Oueen's Courf 45 Youfh Cenfor Advisor 45 Librarian 45 Beslreiball I. 2. MARGUERITE LAWSON As welcome as the flowers in May. Y-Teens I, 25 Soflball I, 25 Volley- ball I, 25 Soccer I, 2. ROBERT LEMIRE Let us do what honor demands. Journalism 35 Boys' Associafion I. 2, 3, 4. ANNA LOXEN She must be seen to be appreciated. Baslcefball I, 25 Volle ball I, 25 Speedball I, 25 Soflball I, 25 G.A.A. I, 2, 35 Monifor 25 Co-op 45 Oriole Life 25 Cheerleader 2. 3.. 45 Capfain 4. ARVONA MANCHESTER A ministering angel shall my sister be. G.A.A. I, 2, 35 Annual Board 45 Girls' Choir 45 Class Treasurer 4. Page 2 JOYCE MIKULA A friendly heart has many friends. G.A.A. I. 2, 35 Boosler Club 25 Librarian 45 Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4. MARILYN MILLER I Wise, but she keeps it to herself. G.A.A. I5 Boosier Club 25 Co-ed- . ifor Oriole Life 45 Girls' League ,l.2,3.4. JACK MITCHELL All the brains are not in one head. Band 2, 3, 45 Orchesira 3, 45 As- sembly Band 2, 3, 45 Band officer 3, 45 Co-op 45 Ari Co-ediior An- nual 4. JEAN MOLINE Modesty is the citadel of beauty. G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 45 Point Sec. 45 Girls' League I,2, 3.4. HELEN MORTENSEN To wonder at nothing. G.A.A. 2, 3, 45 Poinf Sec. 35 Y- Teens l. 25 Girls' League Sec. 4. Page 22 ROBERT NANKEE We wish l1e'd explain his explanations. Band I, 2. 3, 45 Orcheslra 3, 45 S,T.C.C. 45 Physics Club Treas. 45 Class Treas. I5 Co-Bus. Manager Annualp Assembly Bancl 45 Senior Play Technician 4. WILLIAM NANKEE Out of the frying pan into the fire. Camera Club Sec. 35 Pres. 45 Chr. Homecoming 45 S.T.C.C. 45 Youih Cenier 45 Boys' Associaiion Coun- cil 35 Physics Club 45 Speech Club 4. HELEN NELSON She and gloom are no relation. G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 45 Opereiia I5 Music Appreciation 25 Senior Play 45 Fealure Ediior Annual 45 Annual Board 45 Librarian 3, 45 Gen-chr. Coilon Ball 45 Girls' League Treas. 4. PHYLLIS NERHEIM She has a touch of music in her life. Band 2, 3, 45 Assembly Band 3. 45 G.A.A. I,25 Y-Teens I. 2, 3. 4 Chr. Decorating Cotton Ball. GARTH NEWMAN These are the times that try men's souls. Fooiball I. 2, 3, 45 Track 2, 35 Bas- lceiball I, 25 Varsiiy Club 3. 45 Physics Club 45 Librarian 45 Co- Advertising Editor Annual 4. LOIS NIELSEN She's here--I heard her giggle. G.A.A. l, 2, 3,45 Cleric 35 Baslcei- ball I5 Volleyball I, 2, 3, 45 Boos+er Club 25 Y-Teens 45 Tennis 25 Soff- ball l5 Moniior 45 Archery 2. MILES NYBERG I ask to know. Glee Club 25 Boys' Choir I, 3, 45 Boys' Associafion l, 2, 3, 4. DALE ORGAN Never say more than is necessary. Bo s' Associa+ion I, 2, 3, 45 Fool- ball I. 25 Baslmeiball I,2. PATRICIA PARKS She looks like an angel- but. Glee Club I5 Mixed Choir 3, 45 G.A.A. I. 2, 35 Archery Club l5 Boosler Club 25 Librarian 3. 45 Moni+or I, 45 Opereira I5 Music Apprecialion 2. RUTH PATTEN Meekness is no weakness. BasIce+ball I. 25 Volleyball I, 25 Girls' League l, 2, 3.4. TOM PAUL He who stands tall sees afar. Grandville High 2. 35 Foo+ball 45 Track 45 Varsify Club 45 Physics Club 45 Class Pres. 45 Senior Play 45 Baslcelball 45 Annual Board 4. MARGARET PECK Hitch your wagon to a star. G.A.A. I5 Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4. LILLIAN PETERSON A true friend is forever a friend. Librarian 35 Moniior 45 G.A.A. 45 Y-Teens 45 Girls' League 3, 4. CHARLES PERRY VVhen I wish I was rich, flu-n I know I am ill. Boys' Associalion I, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Associalion Rep. 4. WILLIAM PIOSZAK His mind is rnade up, so is his heart. Foofball I, 2, 3, 45 Baslmeiball I, 2, 3, 45 Mayor 45 S.T.C.C. 3, 45 Var- slly Club 2, 3, 45 Vice-Pres. Class 25 Homecoming Chr. 35 Track I, 2, 3, 4. Page 23 CECELIA PURDY Little said is soon amended. Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4. MARVIN RATHBUN All the world loves a lover. Student Police 25 Football I, 25 Basketball I, 25 Speech Club 45 Senior Play 45 Track 45 Youth Cen- ter Advisor 4. ROBERT SCHAFER Smooth words makes smooth ways.f' Boys' Association 4. CLAYTON SCHANER How many things I can do without. Boys' Association I, 2, 3, 4. ARLENE SCI-IMULDT Yes, all men are dust, but some are gold dust. Lyden High School I, 2. 35 Mixed Choir 45 Girls' League 4. Page 24 DENNIS SCHULZ It is a far, far better thing - Foo+baII 25 Senior Play 45 Boys' Associaiion I, 2, 3. JACK SCHUMACHER I am content to look on. Foolball I, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Associ- ation I, 2, 3, 4. ,, flag! tl' pl if zrzfiibje 1109777 IMA Q I QI itfw YIPLJEANNETTE s e-um Let not your heart be troubled. S.T.C.C. I, 45 Justice. Student Court 45 Class Pres. 35 Band 2. 3. 45 Basketball I, 25 G.A.A. I5 Y- Teens I, 2. 35 Assembly Band 3. 45 Queen's Courl' 4. ELEANOR SHAFFER The sweetest garland to the sweetest maid. -Y-Teens I5 Seriior Play 45 Girls' League I, 2. 3, 45 Queen's Couri' 4. PATRICIA SHAW Every 'why' has its 'because'. Band I, 2, 3. 45 Physics Club 45 As- sembly Band 2, 3, 45 Speech Club 4. MARY LOU SHERMAN She sings like a lark. Music Apprecia+iori 25 Boosier Club 25 Girls' Choir I, 25 Girls' League Talenl Show 4. PATRICIA SHORTS It is not good for man to be alone. Music Appreciafion 25 G.A.A. I, Librarian 45 Co-op 4. JOYCE STOI-IR Man is natures sole mistake. G.A.A. I5 Archery 25 Baslcefball I5 Choir I5 Y-Teens I. DALE STRUVE Tomorrow, tomorrow, not Todayf' Boys' Associalion I, 2, 3, 4. DONALD SWANSON Push, on - keep moving. Boys' Associafion Rep. 2, 45 Phys- ics Club Vice-Pres. 45 Foolball 3 45 Annual Board 4. BARBARA SWITKOVITZ l perform and persevere. G.A.A. I, 2, 3. 45 Basltefball I. 2, 3. 45 Baseball I. 35 Cheerleader 3. 45 Y4Teens 45 Soccer I5 Speed- ball 2. JEANNE TAYLOR Music is the only universal tongue. Baslcelball I, 25 Class Treas. 25 Band I, 2, 3, 45 Assembly Band I, 2, 3, 45 G.A.A. I5 Orcheslra 2. 3. 45 Y-Teens Pres. 45 Girls' League Rep I5Treas. 3. RUTH THOMPSON ' Good wits jump. Dubuque High School I, 25 Mon- ifor 3. 45 Speech Club 45 Girls' League 3. 4. ALDA TOBEY As neat as a pin. Baslcelball I5 Girls' League I, 2. 3, 45 Class Sec. 3. DICK VON SPRECKEN When you call me that, smile! S+. Simons I, 2, 35 Boys' Sporfs Edllor Annual 45 Drama Club 45 Boys' Choir 4. Page 25 JANET VORAC Love me, love my horse. Band I, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Choir I, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Choir 2, 45 Drama Club I5 Baseball 25 BasIce+baII 25 Operefla I5 G.A.A. 25 Assembly Band 3, 4. NONA WALLIS A smile will go a long, long way. Drama CIub I5 Girls' Choir I, 25 Mixed Choir 3, 45 Music Dept Librarian 2, 3, 45 Camera Club 3. Page 25 SHIRLEY WIEMAN Never do today what you can do tomorrow. Y-Teens 3, 45 G.A.A. I. 2, 3, 45 Pres. 45 Volleyball 35 Baseball 25 OpereHa I. JOSEPH WILLIAMS What manner of man is this? Dexfer High School I, 25 Boys' Associafion 3. 45 Co-op 4. FRED WREDE Now or never. Boys' Associafion I, 2. 3, 45 Co-op 2, 3, 4. SENIOR ADVISORS Miss Ka+herine Newberg and Mr. Arihur Dewey, our Class of I95O advisors. are Io be greafly commended for 'Ihe fine job They have done in geffing Ihe one hundred and fiffeen seniors Ihrough fha 'Final momen+ous year. Miss New- berg, an oId friend from our junior year, and Mr. Dewey, a senior advisor for many years now have performed Iheir clif- 'FicuI+ I'asIc wifh a minimum of Irouble and a maximum of co- opera+ion. Ha+s off Io Ihese fwo fine 'reachers and friends! CALENDAR 1949-50 September 27-Salom Rizk presents assembly. Author of Syrian Yankee. October 21-First annual Girls' League meeting. 24-Paul Burke, cartoonist, presents chalk talk. November 4--Homecoming. 'IO--Senior Play Seventeen given under the direction of Mrs. Sally Mueller. 11-Wawantha Wana Singh Trio gives assembly on Indian customs. 12-Sadie Hawkins Dance sponsored by the Junior Class. 15-Deer hunting opens. L.H.S. becomes all-girl school. 16--Annual faculty tea given by librarians. 18-G.A.A. initiation. 31-Most Valuable Player trophy awarded to Bill Pioszak. December 1-Annual staff announced under the supervision of K. Stanford. 9-Debate Club organizes with Mr. Grissen as advisor. 18-Annual joint concert of the music departments directed by Messrs. McEmber and Prescott. 22-Band breakfast held at 6:30 a.m. 23-Christmas Vacation begins. 28-Sparkle Spin sponsored by the Senior Class. February 7-Senior Class motto, flower and color chosen. 22-Mt. Pleasant Gymnastic team presents assembly. March 3-Band meet in Cadillac. 'I4-Beginning of track season. 15-James Whittaker presents assembly. We thought we heard the angels sing. , 'I7-Annual Boys' Association party. 20-Career Day. 27-George Campbell, song leader, conducts assembly. 31-Band trip to Grand Rapids. April g 7-Easter Vacation. 17--Albion College Band entertains pupils. 28--Girls' League sponsors Cotton Ball. May 5-Physics Club enjoys trip to Chicago. 8-Freshman Orientation Day. 'l2-Junior-Senior Prom. 17-Mothers' Tea sponsored by Girls' League. Announce- ment of All Around Girl. 24-Awa rd Assembly. June 'I-Senior Skip Day. 9-Graduation. Page 27 CLASS WILL We, the class of l95O, being of sound mind and cheerful spirit, do hereby bequeath, on this ninth day of June, the following: Eloise Anderson leaves her darlin' dimples to Erv Hansen. Mary Lou Sherman leaves her sponge cake to any man with an iron stomach. Ray Galinski leaves all those women to someone else who can't handle them. .Bob Nankee wills his extra inches to Doris Bortz. Clayton Schaner wills his innocent ways to Patsy Matson. Marilyn Brown leaves her shining red locks to Hook Sorenson. Bernie Lou Brozzo leaves twenty-five pounds of Morris' lemon drops to some undernourished freshman. Joyce Bradshaw wills her baby face to Stewie Anderson. Carol Hansen leaves 88 piano keys to Phyllis Hansen. Dennis Willie Schulz wills Mr. Baxter's tuxedo to an underclassman who wants some blue- vein clothes. Bob Schafer leaves his two-dollar words to Bryant McDermott. Mary Anna Chase leaves her black tresses to Marietta Hallberg. Nancy Hailey leaves her school life to continue with her married life. Ruth Thompson wills her gift of gab to some poor unsuspecting freshman. Carol Banninga and Helen Nelson leave the beat-up relic they typed the senior features on to the attic of L.H.S. Jeanne Taylor leaves her driver's license to Barbara Rohn. Marvin Rathbun wills himself to any girl who'll go along to South America with him. Alvin Benson leaves with a sigh of relief. Bill Pioszak leaves his title as mayor to any faithful and hard-working member of the Pro- gressive Party. Garth Newman leaves to become star football player at Mt. Pleasant. Norm Klemm leaves his good looks to some little freshman with big ideas. Dan Hamilton wills his long legs to next year's basketball team. Don Swanson leaves his scientific mind to any girl who tries to take Physics next year. Emil Hoch leaves his heart for Ruth Johnson. Harry Laude leaves his ruggedness to some would be football player. Bill Nankee leaves Mr. Hartman with a pile of excuses for being late. Dave Fisher her'eby wills nobody nothing. Arvona Manchester wills her sewing ability to Rocky Carlson. Dale Organ leaves L.H.S. to organize an expedition to search for Pango Pango. Tom Paul leaves his ability to stay true to Carol Chilberg. Bob Fox wills his bachelorhood to any one else who can resist women. Tom Kronlein wills his height to the city of Ludington fora new flagpole. Peggy Lauterwasser wills her pretty profile to the Sphinx. Verla Hoover wills her shyness to Iris Miney. Page 28 Dave Cross wills his ability to 'be suave to Carol Thomsen. Dick Bobian wills his brawn to Wilfrid Hocking. Bob Genson leaves his old Jalopy to the city of Ludington to use as a police cruiser. Dan Dewey leaves his upper story for rent. Paula Davidson wills her steady man to Donna Hollinshead. Elizabeth Anderson wills three quarts of genuine Duffer Duke's Brozzo-an up and coming dill pickle eater. Marshall Hendrickson and Dick Von Sprecken leave their capers to Miles Nyberg wills his job at Alstrom's Grocery to any one who can Jeannette Seguin wills l l hospital beds to Manistee's football team. Delores Bradshaw leaves her willingness of co-operation to Pete Von Marie Hendrickson leaves her quiet manner to Margie Schroeder. Pat Parks leaves just as soon as school's out. Charles Fitch wills his extra weight to Connie Shumsky. Mary Goos wills her dancing eyes to Russ Shappee. Ronald Graeger wills his rich uncle to Larry Stearns. Diana Groth wills her Hawaiian guitar to Ross DesEnfants. Edward Hendricksen wills his wavy hair to Ed Sprague. Allen Hof leaves his puns to Posterity. Barbara Switkovitz willsher Irish ancestors to Joan Ziemkowski. Betty Brown leaves with Tom Kronlein. Aage Jensen leaves his typing ability to Joanne Jorgenson. Joyce Stohr, being a theorist, leaves this theory- that a man in the light. Jack Mitchell gives and bequeathes the fuzz on his upper lip to Jer be able to support a presentable mustache. Doug Bruvver Josie Joe Bradford wills his big boomin' bass to Ma Shirley Wieman wills her strong power of argument to Jean Stewar Bob Crawford wills his popularity with the teachers to Herbie Tackt Pat Bashaw wills her knowledge of nite-life to Sandra Cronenwett. Aldo Tobey wills her place in the Hall of lntellectuals to Junior St Niel Johnson wills his school-girl complexion to Mr. Art Dewey. Shirley Barber wills her never-ending supply of chewing gum to the G M Janice Farrell wills her place on the Jensen-Klemm family tree to Ruth Patten leaves that beautiful but sometimes inconvenient blu Jean Moline wills her feminine ways to Bernard McNutt. ' Evelyn La Sarge wills her pep to the clock in Room 3. Frede Wrede wills his well-used text-books lwonder who used them?l make it without the answers written in the book. Charlene Carlson wills her friendly personality to the statue of Gen Cemetery. Charles Perry leaves his rod and gun to Buzz Lindstrom. Dill Pickles to Shirley posterity. drive the Old Jalop. Sprec ken. da rk is worth two in the ry Colvin so that he will rilyn Rasmussen. T. Of. ielstra. oodyear Rubber Factory ary Lou Barnett. sh to Gene Goff. to any junior who can't eral Grant in Lakeview Page 29 Shirley Anderson leaves her reserved and quiet habits to Chuck Towns. Floyd and Roger Comstock leave their bicycles to Dan V. Dewey and Albert Johnson so they won't have to get up so early every morning. Lois Nielson wills her perpetual jaw-movement to Donna Bentz. Eileen Cobb and Virginia Jensen leave their ability to keep smiling to Jack Heglund. Jack Schumacher wills his Epworth milk-run to Jeannie Voss. Eleanor Shaffer wills her stunning looks to some lucky Freshman. Pat Shaw leaves her way with Dean Johnston to Sheila Nugent. Pat Shorts leaves those Penny's windows to Norma De J onge. Dale Struve wills his job at the Park Dairy to Jack Alkema. Janet Vorac wills her boots and saddle to Carole Whitman. Nona Wallis wills her way with the teachers to Ed Sprague. Joe Williams leaves his way with the women to Louis Carlson. Jane Anderson leaves her place on the four year honor roll to Fred Adams. Alyce Benedict leaves her bassoon to Lawain Hislop. Duane Bruette leaves those tussles with Physics to Ross Leedham. Lois De Haan leaves her position of prompter to Bev Collins. Lyle De Hoff leaves his ironic humor to Marilyn Stillbert. Meredith Ely wills her first chair in band to Martha Jane Newberg. Nancy Ferris wills her job at the Market Basket to her brother Kay. Bertha Fleetwood leaves her ice skates to her sister Joan. Vernita Fox wills her books on How to grow tall to Bob Sundholm. Jean Genter leaves the ability to make herself inconspicuous toJohn Stalter. Frances Gianacakos wills her job at the theatre to Doris Bartz. Karol Hendrickson wills her height to Marie Blucker. Melvin Hilden wills his arguments in Sociology to Ed Sprague. Jane Howard leaves the library without a poster-maker. June Hutchison leaves her salesmanship ability to Roger Nelson. Dolores Johnson wills her free glasses of water to Joyce Stohr. Marguerite Lawson wills her ability to go steady to Tom Runkel. Jack Billings leaves sound asleep. Ann Loxen leaves to become the new manager of the J . J. Newberry Co. Joyce Mikula wills her job at the Lyric Theatre candy counter to Carol Skoog. Marilyn Miller wills her position as co-editor of Oriole Life to some ambitious junior. Helen Mortensen leaves her shorthand ability to some enterprising commercial student. Margaret Peck wills her horn-rimmed glasses to lrv Prescott. Cecelia Purdy leaves her empty chair in assemblies to Roger Moline. Lillian Peterson wills her chestnut hair to Louie Dumas. Phyllis Nerheim decided not to leave Garth Newman. Arlene Schmuldt wills her beautiful blue eyes to Mr. Grissen. page 30 And we, the class of '50, will lots of luck and happiness to you, the future seniors of L. H. S. .fn Back row: Bob Crawford-George Crooper, Bill Nankee-Ed Parcher, Marvin Rathbun-John- nie Watson, Tom Paul-Genesis, Bob Fox-Wallie Banks, Dennis Schulz-Willie Baxter, Doug- las Bradford-Joe Bullitt, Dan Dewey-Mr. Baxter. Front row:Laura Lee Stearns-Jane Baxter, Carol Banninga-May Parcher, Joyce Bradshaw- Lola Pratt, Mary Goos-Ethel Boke, Helen Nelson-Mrs. Baxter, Eleanor Shaffer-Mary Brooks. SEVENTEEN lf you were parents and your seventeen-year-old son went absolutely beserk over a vapid, young, baby-talking flirt, borrowed money, tried to sell his clothes, hunted for knot holes at two cents apiece, hid his father's dress suit, and generally made life miserable just for some party clothes, would you know how to handle the problem? Such was the case of Willie Baxter tormenting his mother and father, also Mr. Parcher, at whose house the lady , Lola Pratt, was staying. Friends Joe Bullitt, Johnnie Watson, Wal- lie Banks, and George fCasanovaJ Crooper made it no easier while being pursued by May Parcher, Ethel Bake, and Mary Brooks. As friend or fiend Genesis with his Clem wasa well- meaning negro. Willie's chief enemy was the scourge of seventeen-year-olds, little sister Jane, who with her bread and butter made life miserable for our hero. This delightfulcomedy by Booth Tarkington was excellently presented by the cast of '50 under the inspiring direction of Mrs. Sally Mueller. The cast spent many weeks of hard practice including some supper rehearsals, but all agreed the time was well spent. Sophomore Laura Lee Stearns, admirably met an emergency by portraying the roll ofthe kid sister, Jane, when Elizabeth Anderson was forced by illness to leave the cast. is Page 31 Q V Q 3 I y fra, IXJEJUJL EF off W ,L . B? K X., ,.... 4? ,Z L z W YVLOST ff I '1'm.sN'reo ,ff Q mass 'Romance -B X '?'A M? . - 5' f :mo mosrs f f 1 For-2 4,.n. . ,Q E'mj:'.' kv' Mi J V . 0 k fi, 1g . . , mosr , ,. ffff.3'-' ' DIGNIFIED --- SoPHls'r','cn'rE0 X mos-r 'BRSHFUL .efmf ,M - - 2 Z! .J KQAN V 7Q ,W-Nr c'Lns's Fzinfr if N -5-2, Xi! mu fb f' K5 Womnw- ' X 44 5 HRTER ' XM f A I' QLM7 , ,V ,Af oP'rrM1s1' , I Emma 6 f , ,L 1.32 'f W Jai nXvEb Sfzzckll - XX! . ox 1 uiges' 'Rig FPPLE lpazisnm X xg N -H ' l I 'I ' lil' ' . 5,..'x,e,,, In : X. 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Bill, who runs the tav- ern as a sideline, is really an ace reporter for the Ludington Daily News. Speaking of the News, which is now, owned and edited by that incomparable team of Dave Cross and Dan Dewey, we noticed in tonight's edition that Tom Paul, professional football player, was rushed to Doc Bobian's for treatment of an injured back resulting from weekly visits to Mas- seur Charles Perry. Across the page was a large picture of actress, Pat Parks, who is cur- rently making an appearance in the Broadway show, Life Begins at Forty - a revival of Seventeen. Her leading man is none other than Norm Klemm, that good looking guy who has all the bobbysoxers swooning. From the news-briefs, we noticed that managing the Ep- worth Hotel this season will be Marshall Hendricksen and Alan Hof. Good luck to you, boys ...... On the society page we found that the biggest social event of the season was a gala party given by Phyllis Nerheim to celebrate the election of Bob Nankee to our National Legislature. Marvin Rathbun was there also. He had just returned from the oil fields of South America, and he simply gushed all over the place! igushed-oil-get it?l And Peg Lauterwasser, socialite, looked ravishing in a pale blue gown of that new material Nyra- nium, invented and manufactured by scientist, Don Swanson. The dress was a creation brought back from Paris by French designer, Ruth Thompson - who gave a full acount of her trip. lt seems that on the way over who should she run into, on the first day afloat, but Pat Shaw, our ambasador to Italian Somaliland. Most of the trip Aage Jensen and Ron- ald Graeger,were kept very busy trying to keep the passengers calm. On her return trip she was accompanied by Floyd and Roger Comstock returning from Southern France where they have been buying up this year's bumper crop of grapes for the manufacture of a new wine for which they have developed a magic formula. Getting back to the party, every- one of importance was there, of course. Among them was Nancy Hailey. Nan, very hap- pily married, made the front page the other day for breaking the world record for women for around-the-world flight by jet plane. She made it in l9 seconds. Bill Nankee and his wife this fourth, by the wayl were there. Seems Bill has been keeping out of mischief late- ly by playing the stock market. We don't know how successful he's been, but he is still driv- ing the same old jalop he won at the Mason County Fair in l952. Speaking of the fair, we hope you didn't miss it this year. There was fun galore and prizes for everyone. Alvin Benson who brought his Suicide Cyclers from Chicago was a big hit at the grondstand, but nothing attracted us so much as the side show, where Nancy Ferris, sword swallower, did her fantastic act-and next there was Pat Bashaw, who really created a sensation with her bubble dancing. Not to be under estimated, Wee Wee Anderson was lifting 3,000 lbs. weights, balancing two acrobats, who looked to us like Lyle De Hoff and Melvin Hilden, on her shoulders, and doing a graceful toe dance all at once. She dou- bles as a trapeze artist and is one of the main attractions under the big top. Outside of the fact that Tom Kronlein won the blue ribbon for his prize heifer CBetty Brown reigned as chief judge of all entriesl there wasn't too much else of interest at the fair. But we knew you'd be interested in hearing of the vast change that has taken place in the city's businesses. Bob Fox, who has taken over the Stearns Hotel, has constructed an ad- ditional l6 stories onto the building, and celebrities come there from all over the world. Recently, Pat Shorts, the celebrated novelist was a guest, and to mention a few more, there were Dale Struve, the noted commentator, Charles Fitch, heavyweight champion of the world, and Joyce Mikula, famous French hair designer. Page 31.1 A block down on Nyuli's old corner, Bob Lemire and Dale Organ run a serv-your-self gro- cery. The customers Cwhich, incidentally, are few and far betweenl wait entirely on them- selves. So efficient is their set-up, in fact, that Bob and Dale can spend most of their time down at Doug Brodford's pool room, which is located across the street from Alyce Benedict's Beauty Baths. Alyce is certainly doing a thriving business. We were talking to Bob Craw- ford the other day, and he said they've cut him down to only two appointments a week, they are so crowded. Harry Laude, always known for his originality, now runs a very depend- able baby-sitting agency. CNo baby under l8.l However, at present jobs are scarce. Shirley Wieman and Lois Nielson are operating the Rainbow Gardens Skating Rink. They were doing pretty well, but now business is falling down. Jeanette Seguin, local antique dealer, notices the decline in business also. She's been giv- ing sax lessons on the side-one of her most OSPIFIUQ PUPIIS is Mary Lou Sherman. lt's been rumored that Paula Davidson, who sings with Fred Wrede's Jazz Band in Chicago, has had an offer from Jack Schumacher, President of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, in Hollywood. Jack has plans to team her with that all time great star of stage, screen, radio and TV- Dennis Shulz. This certainly is the big chance she's'been waiting for. Meanwhile, Ray Galinski has risen to high office in the Lonely Hearts Club of America, and he says he intends to make this his life work. Speaking of lite work, we hear that Jack Billings recently re- signed from his position as official tester for The Beautyrest Mattress Co. because it was too strenuous. He is now recuperating on his ranch in Arizona, which is being effici- ently run by Evelyn LaSarge. Dropping into June Hutchinson's Drug Store, located in the center of this thriving metropol- is, we met Charlene Carlson, famous woman scientist, buying supplies for her new labora- tory. Charlene and her able assistant, DoloresJahnson, have recently invented a substitute for Duz. They claim their product does nothing. Everywhere we look we see huge signs announcing the coming election. Carol Banninga is running for her fifth term as County School Commissioner, while Helen Nelson is campaign- ing for the office of Probate Judge. The girls gavea block party as part of their campaign. There was Bob Crawford, again, handing out balloons to the children, Bob incidentally, when not at Alyce's, is a member of a traveling carnival. He is the chief barker. There was Joyce Stohr giving free peanuts and pop-corn from her new peanut stand. Music for dancing was furnished by Dan Hamilton and his hep-cats. Leaving the party we met Bob Schafer, super life insurance salesman. Bob was limping, and he said it was from training horses at the riding academy owned by Janet Vorac, former opera star and Mary Goos, re- tired jockey. lt is reported that the girls are doing a wonderful business. We also stopped in to see Lillian Peterson, office manager of the Carrom Industries, who reported that she had just hired Joe Williams as office boy. Among her efficient secre- taries are Joyce and Delores Bradshaw, graduates from Bethel College. As we were leav- ing Lilly's offices, who should we meet but our old pal, Lois DeHaan. Lois now is happily married and lives on a prosperous fruit farm. Of course, while visiting Ludington, we couldn't miss going into Carol Hansen's Art Gallery and Music Studio. Carol has been recognized as a leading artist by experts in that field all over the world. Running the Music Studio was Meredith Ely, famous flutist. Their most promising pupils, at present, are those two beautiful blondes, Vernita Fox and Eleanor Shaf- fer. Our next stop was the candy kitchens of Jeanne Taylor, located in Callighan's old store. Jeanne's specialty is Salt Water Taffy. She picked up the recipe while vacationing on the sea shore last summer. Clerks in this sweet business are our old classmates Jean Genter and Nona Wallis. Page 35' Down on Cooley's corner, Clayton Schaner is managing a used jet car lot. He is said to be the leading used jet-car agent in Michigan. His leading saleswoman is that super-sonic personality, Ruth Patten, who has won all the national prizes for selling the most cars to date. Diana Groth, as you probably all know, runs a chicken hatchery. She has perfected a breed of chicken that lays Chocolate Easter Eggs. Her chickens are in great demand. Of course the pride and joy of Ludington is their all girl foot ball team of which Barbara Switkovitz is coach. Just to mention a few of the famous stars: Margaret Peck, ace center, Cecelia Purdy, halfback, Verla Hoover, quarter-back. Coach Switkovitz has every reason to be proud of her team, of course, they haven't won any games yet, but they believe in the adage, Better Days Are Coming. A most important part of our city is the radio station WLHS. The fast talking radio an- nouncers are none other than Helen Mortenson and Jean Moline. The station is owned and operated by Arlene Schmuldt. Marilyn Brown and Marilyn Miller have just recently opened a training school for profes- sional models. The two Marilyn's are both retired cover girls and we wish them every suc- cess in their new venture. Passing through town while we were there were those two missionaries, Eloise Anderson and Arvona Manchester. These girls are really doing a wonderful job in the wilds of Africa. They plan to return there soon. Another new business concern has just sprung up in Ludville, it is a Swedish Bakery owned by Ann Loxen. Her chief cook and bottle washer is Niel Johnson who also ices the sweet rolls. We met Bertha Fleetwood, school teacher, and she brought us up to date on the latest gos- sip. lt seems that Marguerite Lawson and Virgina Jensen have been spending their time abroad, traveling with their families. Jane Howard is the new manager of Newberry's. Emil Hoch is still filling the position of stock boy, but he hopes for a promotion soon. Bernice Lou Brozzo is now operating a tourist motel on the beach. Bernie has had a very successful year and plans a cruise on her Criss Craft some time in the near future. We said good-bye to Bertha and went back down town. Bob Genson, photographer for Life magazine, recently visited friends in this city. He was accompanied by his able assistant, Dave Fisher, retired businessman. Ed Hendrickson is now the editor in chief of Life, and we missed seeing him while we were here. We attended a book review by that noted lecturer, Alda Tobey, our last afternoon in Lud- ington. Alda has made an extensive tour of the U. S. in the past year and is now writing a series of lectures on her experiences. After saying goodbye to all our old friends of high school days, we stepped into our jet plane, snatched Bob Crawford's last balloon, and left knowing that all our friends were outstand- ing successes. We hope to have someone visit us in a few years, but are afraid he will wear a white coat. Page 36 I I ,- 2'L'-fsiiim, E I HIGH S'CHo0L ?f I I 9 99994 one X c, . o 0 Qs vl' 0 XX' 144 bs ff f xl HOU, no ' 1 GE: UE in -2 THORT? 5 0 Fx 1 o-'J ' , 45 .0 wma, .1-Z 1 Q .. ., I I ' EJDUEEIQR E3 93 57? . Jerry Colvin President Dick Sorenson Vice President Fred Adoms Secretory Arlene Anthony Treasurer Adoms, Fred Albrecht, Robert Alkemo, Jock Anderson, Bethlyonn Anderson, Philip Anderson, Roger Anderson, Stuart Anthony, Arlene Anthony, Lyle Boiley, Lowell Bo I ley, Wayne Bo rnett Mo ry Lou Bentz, Donna Billings, Bill Blucker, Billy Bortz, Doris Brody, Robert Brown, Jack Brozzo, Shirley Brye, Betty Burns, Hobert Carberry, Patricia Carlson, Louis Carlson, Rochelle Carto, Robert Colby, Beth Collins, Beverly Colvin, Jerry Cooper, Beatrice Cory, Delores Crawford, Ruth Dains, Flossie DeJonge, Norma Derby, Gerald Deslinfants, Ross Dibble, Benny Dipple, Loida Dodd, Richard Fitch, Jim Fleetwood, Jack Gibson, Ed Goff, Gene Greiner, Nancy Hallberg, Marietta Hansen, Edna Harmon, Ronald Harper, Bill Hartung, Jeannine Harwood, Elaine Hansen, Phyllis Hoffman, Beverly Hollinshead, Donna Jerome, Bill Johnson, Arnie Johnson, Dean Johnson, Dick Johnson, Rose Mary Jorgenson, Joanne Karlsen, Virginia Kiefer, Nancy Klaft, Caroline Knowles, Walter Kraft, Keith Leedham, Ross Liebetreu, Robert Liebetreu, Roger i C C 1, y if f ,, J 4- Q-:K ,W N, X ir 4 , 'T' 5 ls J it 5 i gifs? 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Q i '1 y Schumacher, Roger Seward, Carlin Shanks, Colleen Sheldon, Arlene Shira, Lorraine Shumsky, Connie z Skoog, Carol Smith, Charles ' 'S' Smith, Marilyn Smogoleski, Malissa Ii- - --1' 2 FW -' Soderstrom, Melvin S' ll 'A Soneral, Lois . v--. E 6, 5 h H Sorenson, Dick V V r .- Sprague, Ed - ':' A 2'1 - S ' V ' Stark, Ronald .- ' ' '- Sterley,Laurena 'Z' J gl Stewart, Jean -nn KK J . Stielstra, Junior E! Q il Stillbert, Marilyn Swanson, Marilyn Tacktor, Herbert Taggart, Bryan Taylor, Mildred Thomsen, Carol Timm, Paul Towns, Charles Towns, Eugene Vandervest, Helen Voss, Jeanne Warner, Bob Whitaker, Grace Willis Jacqueline X- ,g f 2 Zierrgkowskil Joan ' , ,,,,, Hansen, Eileen President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Pete Von Sprecken Ruth Johnson David McCarthy Marjorie Bashaw SUPHUPIURE Anderson, Eugene Anderson, Kenneth Appledorn, Delmar Bailey, Alice Bashaw, Marjorie Beckman, Joseph Benson, Harold Benson, Marilyn Bernson, Lois Bigsby, Harry Boertman, Scott Bromley, Allan Brown, Jerry Brye, Barbara Budreau, Roberta Butler, Richard Campeau, Mary Carlson, Andrew Chilberg, Carol Coleman, Claire Conkling, Judy Conkling, Nancy Coolman, Priscilla Dains, Winnie Dancz, Gary Dewey, Ronald Dumas, Louis Dwyer, Conrad Eckley, Philip Ewing, Gordon as S' , , -1 l M 'F 'N . . I' .S-...,.,-,S , ,Ir Y' f ,I Q M 1 Page 112 1 A 1- ..,.A I , J . ff: ff: f o w l s f e 2? ,W P in M -J 5 3 ,rl .,b M El, , li Fisher, Mary Jane Fleetwood, Joann Foster, Jerry Frazee, Kathleen Genia, Alice Genson, Evelyn Genson, Phyllis Genter, Norma Gibson, Harry Gilligan, John Groff, Delynn Hackert, Lorin Haight, Phyllis Hallberg, Lillian Harmon, Paul Hartley, Ken Hathaway, Larry Hawley, Stephanie Hendrickson, Clifford Hendrickson, Patsy Herrick, Hiram Hislop, Lawain Hocking, Wilfrid Howell, Ken Husted, Louella Jarrord, Dove Johnson, Karlyn Johnson, Luella Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Ruth Kiefer, Janet Kinney, Elwyn Kistler, Beverly Kistler, Larry Klaft, Juanita Koegler, Robert Kolb, Harold Kollberg, Gladys Kucaj, Richard Lagesen, Carole Laird, Jerry Lange, Donna Lange, Jo ce Ledger, gully Leete, Roberta Letson, Robert Lyon, Doris Malliett, Dorothy Morrison, Charlene Morrison, Roger Matson, James Matthews, Larry McCarthy, Dave Mitchell, Robert Moore, Joyce Morris, James Morris, Dick Nagel, Stella Nankee, Don Nash, Charles Nelson, Roger Newberg, Peggy Olson, Dave Olson, Jeanne Olson, Willard Organ, John Orr, Kay Outcalt, Paul Patten, George Pellar, Joe Petersen, Jim Pierce, Stanley Platt, Dorothy Ray, Clarence Ruh, Oscar Runyon, Wanda Sauers, George Schafer, Maxine Schaner, Frank Schneider, Mayme Schott, Roger Schroeder, Marjorie Schulz, Bud Schultz, Edith Shappee, Russell Sherlock, Joe Smedley, Dolores Smith, Charles Smith, Duane Stalter, John Stearns, Laura Lee Stohr, Phyllis Sundholm, Bob Swan, Roberta Swayne, Jim Taylor, Marilyn Lemke, Russ Tushek, Robert Van Conis, Vincent Vandervest, Wandeline Whitman, Carole Wilcox, Maxine Woodworth, Garry Wright, Joann Yeager, Robert Zukas, Janet xxx Q l 'Q ,sf X in fl t Q .S S X Q ..x ' M 1 1 l xg, F fi L 'J s,i 5 S we l I M M S mg g il' 9' S n --' We 5,1 if Q l -R S a S W5 S: tl ? gp ig it Q Y .A ,Var Si' 3 I 'z J li , s 5 i 1 w , g ai? tn l Q 5' i 1' ll , l A K A 'l S ,-i N' V -f S' 1 E L l ,x P ' S , l - X 3 . A N3 Page U3 Jock Heglund Janice Radtke Dick Holmes President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-President FRE SHIVIEN P Ire Anderson, James Anderson, Joanne Anderson, Karen Anthony, Gerald Bailey, James Barlette, Bruce Bateson, James Beebe, Carol Bigsby, Betty Billings, Ernest Blucker, Marie Boreson, Carol Bradshaw, Carol Bradshaw, Robert Brown, Joann Brown, Sher'man Brye, Carol Carlson, Jack Carroll, Acil Chase, Pat Clark, Gerald Clausen, Ronald Cloutier, Alex Cobb, Robert Cole, Helen Coleman, Thomas Copenhaver, Henry Cronenwett, Sandra Dains, Jacqueline Daugherty, Sally Davis, Gordon Delavergne, Dick Dood, Marilyn Erne, Rita Ewing, Mary Farr, Catherine Ferris, Kay Ferris, Ted Ferris, Terry Fitch, Donna Fitch, Ruth Foster, Beverly French, Arden Fugere, Eldonna Gadziemski, Rosemary Geil, Robert Genson, Agnes Genter, Anna Genter, Raymond Gullef, Richard Gust. June Hackett, Phyllis Haight, Howard Hannig, Paul Hamilton, Clark Hall, Joyce Hansen, Dorothy Hardenburgh, Katheryn Harteyl, Dolores Harwood, Shirley Hathaway, Ronald Hillier, Russell Holmes, Donna Holmes, Fred Howe, Beverly Hulth, Marilyn Jensen, Berndt Johnson, Ada Johnson, David Johnson, Donald Johnson, Ken Johnson, Mabel Johnson, Ruth Johnston, Janice Johnson, Bill Jorgensen, John Kelly, Jo Ellen Kendall, Eva Klein, Gerald Knapp, Barbara Koegler, Keith Kolb, Ken Kraft, Faith LaFleur, Harold Laude, Dave Lauridsen, Carol Lemire, Leola Lilleberg, Dave Loomis, Beverly Lowe, Marjorie Lunde, aren Lynn, Carleton Meisenheimer, Shirley Nonkee, Lois Nelson, Charles Nelson, Robert Nerheim, Jerry Ohman, Robert Oliver, Donna Outcalt, Mark Patten, Cyrus Poukstis, Charles Paul, Eleanor Peterson, Don Petzak, Theodore rm X i w g,-s x 2 - f wi Sl ,. ami gi 'Y 5 . 5' l lv lf 1, I Q 5 Q gig- fi E :ls 33 L' Q: r . , ,.,, .r t A K. is C ,J i s f N I. 1. 9 ig, Y is 99? 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Smith, Sharon Smith, Suzanne Soderstrom, Elsie Soli, Dan Sorenson, Charlotte Soule, Doris Ann Soule, Marilyn Spence, Marilyn Squire, Betty Sterns, Dick .--A Stewart, Laureen Strahan, Jeanne Thompson, Joyce Thorne, Dorothy Tiedeman, Marjale Verboam, Robert Verboam, Roberta Vogel, Brenda Wilson, Betty Wright, Parvin Zukas, Vera Freshmen Sophomores Carlson, Merle Elkins, Betty Garcia, Ruth Mortenson, Romaona Newberg, Richard Schvqass, Dick Grody, Vera Carlson, Russell Genson, Helen l indner, Don Manchester, Elmer Petzak, Richard Piper, Leone Rotta, Pat Schwass, Ted Spanos, Rosie Von Sprecken, Pete Wheaton, Ken Wilson, Larry E W K S Y' 2' N K if l ' ,- fl U - 3 -1' ' K ,Q Q. no 6 6 'Spd' X +.ff XQ , ' xX S IE ' f 4.1--'isx i :V 1 X GJ ii -3 ,- . f .- 57a SFQRTS WYE Page UB To Barney, Jimmy and Trapper, the only three coaches we served under during our four years of athletic competition at LHS. During that time, they have taught us what hard work and good sportsmanship means. X f I yo I ,um is K ,.,, Q, i VI, .V . B , --ME ,' V ' V P -f ', f , mi' , 2-initio., 'l FOOTBALL SUMMARY The Ludington Orioles started their football schedule at Grand Haven and wound up with a l9-l2 loss. lt turned out to be their best played game of the year, A disputed touchdown by the Buccaneers in the last quarter spelled defeat for the local team. Bill Pioszakand Norm Klemm scored Ludington's only touchdowns in the first half. ln their second game, the Orioles dropped a pleasant defeat on their arch rivals, Manistee, by clubbing them 25-6. Pioszak and Buzzy Lindstrom scored TD's for Ludington the first half, while Klemm and Junior Stielstra each tallied one the second half. In their next encounter, they drilled the Mount Pleasant Oilers2l-6, with Pioszakand Stiel- stra making touchdowns on long runs for Ludington the first half, while Russ Carlson fell on a fumble for the Orioles' lone score the fourth quarter. Klemm ran over all three extra points. After the Big Rapids Cardinals flew to a l9-7 win over the Orioles here, they continued to lose three more straight before winning one, Stielstra ran 60 yards for Ludington's lone touchdown the first quarter. In the next game they were clawed by the Reed City Wildcats, 27-6, as their offense never got moving until late in the fourth quarter. Stielstra pushed over for a marker in that period. They played the Cadillac Vikings, the Champions of the league, in their next outing and were sunk by the tune of 53-13, as Sophomore Louie Dumas scored two long twisting touch- down runs. ln the mostclosely-played game of the year, Traverse City Trojans rubbed out the Orioles, 26-l9. Stielstra and Klemm scored the first half, while Pioszak ran back a kick- off 85 yards the last quarter. Playing Manistee again they ran up almost the same identical score, by scalping them 26- 6. Dumas again was the scoring star of the game as he plunged over for three touchdowns. Pioszak also scored in the second half. ln their last game of the season, played on a cold night, they froze the Fremont Packers 39- l3. Klemm scored two, and Bigsby one the first half, while Stielstra, Carlson and Klemm again tallied the second half. Page U9 ROBERT FOX Line , :sg f . BILL PIOSZA Bock Page 50 NORM KLEMM Bock GARTH NEWMAN Lune DON SWANSON Line TOM PAUL Line 50 BOB GENSON Bock Line HARRY LAUDE Line DICK. BOBIAN Page 51 8. UIVIOV SS U Q av, YC 4 Wa gK tl 3 L is 2 , Q - N, nw g sf x K W A ,,. Q Q ' A L f.3vfXifQfi5Fi P if ,. ei M , A M . 'X f ' L f X ' V3 F ' Q, f ix 'W ,I S' A 6 , ,. A Q k : M A Q .W Q, f K KK. A K N .fr ' :iw-.5 .I x F ww, X f 5 K 'Q . lex 4 Q 4 K ws 'hqgxd MM ,uf mx 9 N. .'ww ., si' ' , J' K 5, R 41 Q . ,U -iss' s ny+L Yk ., w K X 5 iii, 53-PRN J Back row: J. Stielstra, C. Thompsen, B. McDermott, R. DesEntants, R. Shappee, Ludington F. Adams. Front row: H. Laude, T. Paul, R. Gal Where Played FG FT P Ludington 14 6-14 18 Cadillac 12 7-20 Hart l 1 9-17 Big Rapids 19 3- 8 Hart Invitational Tournament Hart 12 10-20 Hart 15 6-20 Ludington 12 14-32 Traverse City 8 6-15 Ludington 21 5-14 Ludington 13 6-10 Cadillac 9 13-17 Ludington 20 10-19 Ludington 13 4- 1 3 Mt. Pleasant 20 13-16 Fremont 22 7-15 Manistee 19 10-22 District Tournament Fremont 24 8-1 1 Fremont 18 7-15 Regional Tournament Big Rapids 14 13-19 Stielstra Galinski Pioszak Thomsen McDermott Laude Page 511 Shappee Adams DesEntants inski, B. Pioszak, D Bobian. Opponent FG FT 14 1 1-19 Muskegon Hts 17 5-15 Cadillac 10 12-23 Hart 16 15-26 Big Rapids 15 6-24 Big Rapids 8 13-25 Hart 16 16-35 Fremont 10 12-22 Traverse City 18 5- 9 Mt. Pleasant 13 8-17 Manistee 16 15-25 Cadillac 10 12-22 Big Rapids 9 14-25 Traverse City 19 9-25 Mt. Pleasant 16 14-21 Fremont 16 13-19 Manistee 15 7-13 Manistee 2 15-26 Fremont FT 27 6i,1 1 GR Godwin 32-53 48 28-43 48 34-75 46 14-33 46 17-34 38 9-19 6 10-33 37 4-13 35 2- 4 9 XC? S50 7E O L65 Q 'TN T Back row: J. Jorgensen, R. Clausen, J. Bateson, T. Coleman, D. Newberg, L. Wil- son, J. Anderson. Middle row: G. Woodworth, F. Schaner, L. Dumas, J. Stalter, R. Anderson, T. Runkel, L. Schoenherr. Front row: T. Ferris, D. Holmes, K. Fer-ris, J. Heglund. Ludington Opponent Whore Played FG FT P FG FT TP Pentwater 8 3-1 1 14 8 10-15 Pentwater Varsity Ludington 3 3-14 13 7 6-12 Muskegon Hts Hart 17 3-13 8 7 10-24 Hart Big Rapids 15 7-15 18 9 7-16 Big Rapids Ludington 19 12-25 22 6 10-26 Fremont Custer 13 6-13 12 16 7-16 Custer Ludington 17 5- 7 10 6 7-12 Manistee Ludington 19 5-1 1 23 6 14-27 Big Rapids Ludington 25 5-15 20 1 1 6-20 Walkerville Ludington 20 5- 9 12 13 7-13 Custer Fremont 27 7- 1 3 21 8 13-25 Fremont Manistee 15 6-17 16 5 6-19 Manistee FT P Sta lter 1 9-43 26 Schoenherr 7-13 28 Anderson, R. 9-31 35 Runkel 7-18 14 Ferris, Te. 12-24 19 Foster 4- 8 11 Dumas 2- 5 4 Heglund 0- 3 5 Schaner 1- 5 5 P Holmes 2- 3 7 are 56 Woodworth Sundholm 15 S E -355 NT 'V k S t A V K .gm 0? .x ' bs .. X r ff.: ,... . ..,. .,. , , 5 , mf. 1 ' N i K - 4 'F A N .,.., ,. -- . 5 . 1 ., X L A K, Q, 5 Y' Mi. K . ., A. 59. Sr' L. 'F' -ef ' 4 ' ' ' 4- - 4 R , , ,.,:3g.,, V.-.EW V V , 2' L W gs X by . K ' r K 5. , Q . . R- . . K ' k L .. AWK V 5 5. :LN ff?Q:sg'1-fy . 1 .V ! 1-N .v--.,- .W Q, :SF Ek iv as Q S 6 Winn. H, Xi ' i , 4 OF' fx Q 5 W if Ai if A iw J . , A i t X if fx Y fs, '92 1 N. TRACK The i950 track season started off with a turnout of nearly fifty candidates. Of these are eight lettermen returning from last year's regional champions. Although several point winners from last year's team are going to need replacing, especially in the dis- tance runners, Coach B, G. McNutt has high hopes for his thinclods. Practice was confined to Oriole Hall for the first several weeks although some have braved the snow to do roadworlc. With strong teams in the rest of the conference clubs, Lud- ington is expecting a stiff battle, but they are enthusiastically backed by the student body. Besides several dual meets at home with Reed City, l-lart, and North Muskegon, the schedule contains the following meets: May 2a-Fremont lherel May l6-Manistee lawayl May 5--Central Michigan Relays May 20-Regional meet May 9---Manistee lherel May 27--State meet May l2-North Central Meet P11576 58 S O F T B A L L There was a large turnout for softball torm- ing five teams this year. The games were played on Monday and Friday nights at Oriole Field after school. STANDING after final round: Won Lost Pct. Schmoos 4 0 I000 Batty Babes 2 2 .500 Just Us 2 2 .500 Lucky I2 2 2 .500 Batterettes 0 4 .000 WINNING TEAM-Front Row: Joan Ziem- kowski, Phyllis Hansen, Captain. Second Row: Barbara Switkovitz, Caroline Klaft, Martha Lilleberg, Mary Cassity. Back Row:Caroline Lilleberg, Norma De Jonge, Carol Skoag. SPEEDBALL This is the second year the girls have played speedball in place of soccer. The games between the Speedy Fire Engines and the Anonymous Greens ended in a tie this year. The play-off game was won by the Speedy Fire En- gines by over powering the Anony- mous Greens 8 to 4. STANDINGS after rounds: won Tied Lost TP Speedy Fire Engines 2 0 2 4 Anonymous Greens 2 O 2 4 WINNING TEAM-Back row: Judy Conkling, Juanita Klatt, Jo Ellen Kel- ly, Karen Lunde, Elsie Soderstrom, Nancy Conkling, Luella Johnson, Martha Lilleberg. Front Row: Pris- cilla Coolman, Caroline Klaft, Phyllis Hansen, Captaing Caroline Lilleberg, Roberta Verboam, Dorothy Hansen. Page 59 VOLLEYBALL There were two rounds of volleyball played this year in Oriole Hall ending in a tie. The winner of the first round was the Itchy Witches. The Volleyettes came back in the second round winning over the Itchy Witches. During the play-off games the Volleyettes took three out of five games from the ltchy Witches making them the champions. WINNING TEAM -- Mary Cassity, Dorothy Platt, Juanita Klaft, Phyllis Hansen, Captain, Caroline Lilleberg, Shirley Wieman, Martha Lilleberg. Page 60 BASKETBALL There were five teams turned out this year to battle for the cham- pionship during the tournaments played every Monday and Friday nights after school. They played a single round robin. STANDINGS after final series: Dribbling Drips 4 O O 8 Silver Streaks 3 O I 6 Blue Diablos 2 O 2 4 S. O. S.5s I O 3 2 Nifty Nine 0 O 4 O WINNING TEAM-Left to right: Ruth Garcia, Juanita Klaft, Nor- ma DeJonge, Caroline Klaft, Captain, B e v e r I y Hoffman, Agnes Genson, Janet Zukas, Dorothy Hanson. x Y Q C3005 Q fm f ORCHESTRA The L.H.S. orchestra has completed another successful year under the baton of Robert R. McEmber, director. The orchestra, meeting three times a week, has played a great variety of compositions varying from the classical symphonies to the lighter works of Kern and others. The greater part of the first semester was spent in reading music and in practising for the annual Winter Concert with the chorus. This event took place at the Christmas assembly with each organization presenting a group of selections and uniting to render The Christ- mas Story , a skillful mixture of scripture and carols. A new event this year was the attendance of several orchestra students at the clinic orches- tra in Grand Rapids. Playing with the hundred twenty-five piece orchestra was an unfor- getable experience. Officers of the orchestra are: Meredith Ely-President, Joanne Jorgen- son-Vice-President, Ross DesEnfants-Secretary, Mary Lou Barnett-Treasurer. ASSEMBLY BAND Under the direction of Howard Schmock, assistant director, this organization has had a very excellent year. The assembly band is a forty-piece group made up of the cream of the music crop. Its purpose is to furnish music for all occasions needing a band that do not warrant the use of the large marching band. The principal duties of the organization are playing for the home basketball games, and for assemblies involving the entire student body. This provides music for entering, leaving, and for the national anthem. Many times the band is used to advertise school activities and also to help with organization drives of the city. lts sprightly music does much to aid mor- ale during games and would be greatly missed if the band should fail to appear. VOCAL MUSIC During the first half of the year, the three groups which comprise the vocal department were kept busy learning new music for the Thanksgiving Assembly and Winter Concert. This year they are under the leadership of Mr. lrving Prescott who began teach- ing here this year. The enrollment of the choir has increased to sixty-eight while the number in the boys' and girls' glee club has remained the same as in previous years. A new feature of the department this year is the ensemble. This group has been called upon to perform for many civic and church affairs. GIRLS CHORUS First row: Pat Bashow, Mary Jane Fish- er, Mary Ewing, Bea Cooper, Helen Cole, lrv Prescott. Second row: Peggy Lauterwasser, Mari- lyn Soule, Janice Johnston, Brenda Vogel, Donna Fitch, Susan Smith, Shir- ley Meisenheimer. Third row: Bernie Brozzo, Roberta Leete, Charlene Marrison, Nellie Roach, Nor- ma DeJonge, Eva Kendal, Betty Squire, Barbara Smith, Elsie Soderstrom, Pat Chase, Marilyn Dood, Eileen Cobb. BOYS CHORUS First row: Jack Billings, John Stalter, Jerry Brown, Jack Alke- maJames Swayne, Irving C. Pres- cott. Back row: George Sauers, Dave Laude, Tom Runkel, Kay Ferris, Carlin Seward, Jerry Foster, Charles Smith, Edward Sprague. Page 63 L.H.S. BAND The most widely known organization of Ludington High School, and one of the best bands in the State of Michigan are the claims the music department makes for the Marching Hun- dred. Under the direction of Robert R. McEmber for the past three years, the quality and quantity of the bandsmen has been steadily increasing until it made its present peak strength in the fall of l949. During the summer of l949 the band was especially active. Besides having their usual Wed- nesday night practices throughout the summer, the band participated in many events. The first was the Fourth of July parade in Ludington, followed a week later by the Cherry Festi- val Parade in Traverse City. For this exhibition the bank took two Greyhound buses to the high school where they remained until parade time. Many outstanding units took part in the parade including Governor G. Mennen Williams, an infantry band, high school bands from the entire state, and the Queen of the Cherry Festival. After the parade band mem- bers visited Clinch Park, went swimming, and watched motorboat races before leaving for home. ln August the band went to Manistee for that city's Forest Festival. The Luding- ton band was stationed at the Chamber of Commerce building, and after the parade visited the beachesand shopping centers. All of these projects were under the direction of Roger Dancz, student at Stetson University and former assistant director, in the absence of Mr. McEmber who was attending school in Florida. Football season this year was a great success with the band performing at all home games as well as at Traverse City, Cadillac, and Manistee. The half-time programs were very ex cellent with such varied programs as a circus complete with wild animals and waltzing horse, a patriotic program on Armistice Day featuring the Statue of Liberty, The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers which was featured twice, and a sweetheart theme for the annual Homecoming with Manistee on November 4. This was the first football season for the new uni orms. Concert season started with a great success at the annual wintir concert. The band pre- sented a mixed program of popular and classical music which was well received by a large audience. A free will offering to help provide transportation to Grand Rapids was received. Later in the season, during April, the band presented a pop concert which contained many clever novelty numbers. A new activity which band members entered into this year was the solo and ensemble compe- tition at Cadillac. All of the soloists which entered won first division, also the clarinet en- semble. The other groups from Ludington also received very good ratings. The winners of the first divisions were eligible for competition.at the state meet at East Lansing. Those attending were: Meredith Ely, Dan Dewey, Roger Marrison, Helen Carlson, Elden Stielstra, Jeanne Taylor, Elizabeth Anderson, and Karen Lunde. The outstanding event of the year as fa: as the band students are concerned is the annual trip to Grand Rapids. The band takes a three-day trip to Grand Rapids, traveling both ways by bus. Arriving on Friday morning in time to practice with the South High School band, the band spends the entire day preparing for the concert. On Saturday the students spend the day in roller skating, visiting the sights of Grand Rapids, and enjoying many activities with South students. At night a party is held for the band members, and on Sunday the students come back to Ludington. During their stay the South people provide rooms and meals. Social events held in Ludington consist ofthe Christmas party and the South concert here. The Christmas party is an annual breakfast held just previous to the Christmas holidays. The party starts at 6:30 in the morning and extends through the first period. Faculty mem- bers are guests at the program, and refreshments of rolls, milk, and coffee are served. Mus- ic for dancing is provided by a student dance orchestra. ln May South High School comes here to present a joint concert at the Lyric Theatre. They, too, arrive and spend the whole day in practice. On Saturday, after bowling and basket- ball in 'the morning, a picnic is held at the State Park. In the eveninga student dance band provides music for a party. On Sunday the band, after attending church and eating dinner, leaves for home. Officers ofthe band are: Dan Dewey, Captain, Jim Fitch, lst Lt., Jack Mitchell, 2nd Lt., Eliz- abeth Anderson, 2nd Lt., Jeanne Taylor, 2nd Lt., Meredith Ely, lst Sgt., and Mary Lou Bar- nett, Sgt. ElDonna Weinert, Shirley Brozzo, Elizabeth Anderson CHEERLEADERS When you hear that familiar yell, L-U, L-U, L-U-D-l, you know our peppy cheerleaders are out there urging the team on to vic- tory, and keeping the crowd in a state of excitement and encour- agement. This year several new yells were introduced as well as the old familiar ones. The way the cheerleaders worked this year was that the two teams would each do a game. Usually the second team would work the reserve team fracas while the var- sity would work the main game. Late in the season, though, some from each team would go togeth- er to do the games. Beside at- tending home contests, the cheer- leaders tried to attend as many away as possible for their efforts are an unquestionable aid to the boys on the teams. Page 66 MAJORETTES This year the three majorettes of the Ludington High School Band, Eldonna Weinert, Liz Anderson, and Shirley Brozzo, decided their uniforms we r e getting shabby and ill fitting so with the aid of interested band members they proceeded to buy three lovely new uniforms. The uniforms consist of white pleated skirts, white boots, and white jackets for the majorettes with a black one for the drum majorette. ln order to provide the necessary funds for this undertaking, the girls really had to work. They had a booth at the football games where they sold coffee and do- nuts. After the season was over they sponsored an after game dance and also sponsored do-nut sales. Even though this project did require many hours of labor, it must be agreed that the results are very pleasing to the eye. Back Row-Marietta l-lallberg, Anna Loxen, Pat Bashaw, Shirley Barber. 2nd Row-Louella Johnson, Barbara ' Switkovitz, Doris Bortz. lst Row--Phyllis Hackett, El- eanor Paul. l ,'f 4 1 'lf P. N f Z Z 4 fl 5 S. X I X -1-fifgt EJIFQEEJEZJUZEI C2 ifnnfnmqs The governing board of the student body, the Student-Teache-rs Co-operative Commission, has concluded a very worthwhile year under the direction of Mayor Bill Pioszak. This group, which formulatesithe laws for the student body, is a representative one made up of all classes. lt meets every other week during alternating periods to discuss the business on hand and any problems which may come up. Advisors are Mr. Hartman and Miss Fitch. The principal topics of discussion this year were the following: Homecoming, held this year on November 3, was under the general supervision of Bill Nan- kee, chairman, and Janice Farrell and Carol Banninga, co-chairman. The homecoming pro- gram consisted of lawn and window decorations, street trimmings, a parade, the football game with Manistee, special half-time events and a dance presided at by the queen. The candidates for queen were chosen by the commission, and then voted on by the student body. The girl that ranked first in popularity was queen and was crowned by the mayor of the City of Ludington at half-time. The next four composed the queen's court. Standing-Advisor P. C. Hartman, Mayor Bill Pioszak. Sitting, l. to r.-Boys' Association: Dave Cross, Norman Klemm, Police Chief Paul Timm, Justices: Carol Banninga, Jeannette Seguin, Mary Lou Barnett, Joan Jorgensen, Prosecuting Attorney Ross DesEnfants, Clerk Meredith Ely. - l The two greatest improvements in school activities were the increase in the Oriole Life allot- ment and the l:O8 afternoon bell, The l:O8 bell was put into effect because previously the students would begin arriving at l2:45, and cause a great disturbance in the halls until the tardy bell. Under the present system students arriving early remain in the gym until the bell sounds and then go immediately to classes after visiting their lockers. This plan has worked out very effectively. Another topic that occupied the S.T.C.C. a great deal was the proposed youth center. They had an assembly called for the purpose of gearing the students' reactions and had City Man- ager Larsen and a city commissioner appear at a regular meeting to discuss proposed plans. Ludington's Youth Representatives, Bill Nankee and Marvin Rathbun also gave their ideas on the subject. The Commission was urged to attend the meetings of the City Council and voice their opinions. While nothing has been accomplished materially, publicity has been given to the problem. The two topics that require attention in the spring are the election day and the annual pic- nic. The election is usually held with two or three parties participating. Voting is held in the various class wards, near the middle of May, and is usually spread fairly even, no doubt due to the active campaigning. The Commission picnic is the main social function of the year and is well attended by members and guests. Standing-Advisor Dorothy Fitch. Seated, l. to r.-Treasurer, Elizabeth Anderson, Com- missioners, Peggy Lauterwasser, Shirley Brazzo, Bill Nankee, Class Rep., Bob Nankee, Gene Goff, Doris Lyon, Member, Mary Jane Fisher, Girls' League, Janice Farrell, Delores Brad- shaw. Standing-Betty Brown, Alyce Benedict, Ada Johnson, Eleanor Paul, Connie Shumskie, Margie Bashaw and Ruth Joh'nson. Seated-Helen Mortensen, Delores Bradshaw, Miss Fitch, Janice Farrell, Helen Nels BOYS' ASSOCIATION This organization, the boys' counter- part of the Girls' League, boasts the membership of every boy in high school. The club concluded its four- teenth year under the leadership of Mr. Phil C. Hartman with a gala St. Patrick's Day Party on March l7, re- placing the Hard Times Party held in the Fall. This was due to lack of room on the schedule at that time. The St. Pat's dance was very success- ful. The decorations were an entrance and band stand of green and white streamers with the ceiling made of green balloons. Music by the Musical Tops, and refreshments were greatly enjoyed as well as an excellent mus- ical program. The regular meetings ofthe Boys' As- sociation usually consist of an outside speaker or of movies. Officers of the club are: Norm Klemm, President, Dave Cross, Vice-President, and Fred Adams, Secretary-Treasurer. Page 70 GIRLS' LEAGUE The one organization in Ludingto High School to which every girl b longs is the proud claim of the Girl League. ln order to keep this hig ranking and get Freshman girls inte ested in the organization, an annu Girls' Mixer is held during the latt part of September. Here the gir dance, have a program and parta of refreshments all for the purpose getting acquainted. The monthly meetings usually' co sisted of a talent or fashion show p on by the girls, or interesting talks pertinent subjects by outside spea ers. , The climax of the year is the annu Mother's Tea, at which the announc i ment of the All Around Girl is mad by advisor, Miss Dorothy Fitch. Mot ers of the girls attend the enioyabl program and refreshments are serve Officers of the club are: Janice Fa rell, President, Delores Bradsha Vice-President, Helen Mortenso Secretary, and Helen Nelson, Trea urer. On. Standing-Tom Coleman, Lee Schaner, Don Swanson, Dean Johnson, Gene Goff and Charles Perry. Seated- Ered Adams, Norm Klemm, Mr. Hartman and David ross. Y-TEENS The Y-Teens is the girls' counterpart of Hi-Y. lt is affiliated with the Y.W.C.A., and is also a service organization. The means of serving are unlimited in this club including caroling at Christmas, giving baskets to the needy at Thanks- giving and Christmas, contributing to such drives as the March of Dimes and the Red Cross, and being ever ready to support a deserving cause. Under the direction of Miss Marjorie Pierson, advisor, and Jeanne Taylor, president, the Y-Teens hold meetings every other week. The programs include outside speakers and skits put on by the girls themselves. Standing-Jeanne Taylor, President. Seated Barbara Rohn, Marjorie Pierson, advisor, Mary Lou Barnett, Paula Davidson, Steph- anie Hawley, Doris Lyon. HI-Y The newly organized Hi-Y started off with a big bang this year under the di- rection of Mr. Dan Dewey. After visit- ing a Manistee Hi-Y meeting, several boys of L.H.S. banded together and formed this organization. The Hi-Y is a service organization and will be active in school affairs. lt is associated with the Y.M.C.A. The early meetings were occupied in drawing up a constitution, formulating by-laws, establishing requirements, and other necessary business. The elected officers are: Bob Warner-President, Bruce Bartlette-Vice-President, Ron Dewey-Secretary, and Fred Adams- Treasurer. There are approximately fifteen charter members. o Back Row-Dan Dewey, Elwyn Kinney, Ron ald Dewey, Bruce Barlette. Third Row-Bill Harper, Fred Adams, Carlon Seward. Sec ond Row-Melvin Soderstrom, Bob Warner Arnold Johnson, Charles Smith. First Row Hiram Herrick. Page '71 ORIOLE LIFE Under the direction of Mr. Harry Nuckolls, the school paper is j greatly improving the quality and quantity of school news. Oriole Life is published by the journal- ism class and the journalism group which meets several times during the month. This year the paper has increased its size from a four to a six page newspaper. lt contains the activ- ities of all organizations as well as editorials on important sub- jects, short stories, continued stories, up-to-date sports cover- age, a fashion column, and the most popular of all, a gossip col- 'HTT UFDYL To finance this increase in size the students fee was raised, and the organization sponsored do-nut sales and after-game dances. This year Bob Warner and Marilyn Miller are editors with Mr. Erving Hansen acting as busi- ness manager. SPEECH CLUB lf you have ever gazed enviously at the poise and calm assurance of the students who intro- duce the assembly speakers, and if you have wished that you too could overcome your timid- ity, then you should join Speech Club. This club was formed for the purpose of making intelligent speakers of the students of the high school. Students get instruction regarding the vocal apparatus, and receive practise in the constant speech making which goes on. Programs for the club meetings are put on by the group itself and also by outside speakers. Outstanding contributions to school life are the provision of as- sembly speaker introductions, pep assembly programs, and the annual All-Fools banquet on April l. Officers of the club are: Peggy Lauterwasser, Presidentg B o b Jensen, Vice-president, Bill Nan- kee, Secretary, and Bob Albrecht Treasurer. Mrs. Sally Mueller is faculty advisor. Page 72 NJ DRAMA CLUB ' If you hear some weird operations and lots of laughter drifting out of Room 7 some night at five o'clock, don't call the police. This is the Drama Club having one of their enjoyable meetings. The purpose of this club is to study good drama and learn to tell the poor from the outstand- ing. Since practical application aids in any study, the members act out various skits and plays. Mrs. Sally Mueller is faculty advisor tor this group, and its of- ficers are: Jane Newberg, Presi- dent, Betty Bry, Vice-President, Ruth H. Johnson, Secretary, Ro- bert Warner, Treasurer. Lett to right: Ruth Johnson, Bev. Collins, Jeanne Olson, Betty Brye, Doris Lyon, Virginia Carlson, Kay Orr, Joe Gust, Joe Beckman, Dave Skoog, Bob Warner, Sally Mueller, Mark Outcalt. DEBATE CLUB his is the first year ot the De- ate Club of l..H.S. Consequently hey haven't been able to join in any outside debates, but plans re being made to enlarge the lub next year. his organization, which is under he supervision of Mr. Harold rissen, has had debates with raverse City, Big Rapids, and art. Regular meetings are held wice each month. ts members are: Peggy Lauter- asser, Lois DeHaan, Sheila Nu- ent, Marilyn Stillbert, Bill Nan- ee, and Marvin Rathbun. Bill Nankee, Peggy Lauterwasser, Marlyn Stillbert, Shelia Nugent, Adviser Harold Grissen. Page 73 First Row-Dolores Bradshaw, Lillian Peterson, Shirley Anderson, Alice Becker. Second Row-Donna Bentz, Vernita Fox, Phyllis Nerheim, Meredith Ely, Lois Nielsen. Third Row-Arlene Sheldon, Jean Moline, Jeannette Se- guin, Marilyn Brown, Evelyn LaSarge, Carol Lilliberg. Fourth Row--Beverly Hoffman, Phyllis Hansen, Doris Bortz. LIBRARY CLUB The library is perhaps one of the most important features of our high school. lt is under the super- vision of Miss Kathryn Stanford who has handled this job with ex- cellent results. Assisting her dur- ing each period are two student librarians who take charge of the desk and perform other routine duties. The annual Book Week Tea, sponsored by the Library Club in honor of the faculty, is an enjoy- able social event of the librarians' year. With the respect and co- operation of the students, the li- brary maintains a pleasant at- mosphere for study and leisure reading. Page 7U MONITORS Always co-operative and helpful are the girls who station themselves in our halls every period to give directions to visitors and help keep order. At the beginning of each term, girls in- terested in spending one of their study halls each day as a monitor, sign up with Miss Fitch. She, in turn, appoints a captain for each period who sees to it that every post is filled. The voluntary service given by these girls is well-appreciated and a great help here at L.H.S. Front Row--Dean Johnston, Wilfrid Hocking, Paul Timm, Warden Marftensen. Second Row-Charles Smith, Dave Olson, Lyle Anthony, Ronald Harmon, Bob Warner. Back Row-Marshall Hendrickson, Herb Tacktor, Allen Hof, Dick Johnson. STUDENT COURT A very important and active part of our school government is the judiciary branch-Student Court. The Court's purpose is to try stu- dents who have violated the rules and regulations set forward by our constitution, and to sentence them accordingly. The officers, who are elected in the annual school election, con- sist of tour justices, a prosecuting attorney, clerk, and chief of po- lice, in addition to one teacher and the principal. Regular ses- sions are held every other week. STUDENT POLICE Keep moving , or Take it easy , is a common phrase around school this,year. -It is the voice of none other than that of our Student Police. Wherver one walks around the halls or stairs one will almost a l w a y s see a cop , The Student Police is an organ- ization formed to keep order in the school. Their duty is to see that the halls or stairs are not blocked by students at any time of the day. Also they try to keep the commotion down as much 'as they can. Some of the common violations are loitering, running, and even fightinq. All in all, the school would be quite a rough-house without our valiant Student Po- lice, supervised by Mr. Dean Johnston. Standing-Ross Des Enfants. First Row--Joan Jorgensen, Mary Lou Barnett, Jeannette Seguin, Carol Banninga, Meredith Ely. Second Row-P. C. Hartman, Albert John- son, Paul Timm. Page 75 Sitting-Jo Hanlon. First row--Lois Del-iaan, G.A.A. The Girls' Athletic Association held its first mee ing of the year September l5, I949 with la year's vice-president, Delores Bradshaw, i charge. The new officers elected on Septemb l5, l949, were: President, Shirley Wieman, Vic President, Lois DeHaan, Secretary, Joan Zie kowski, Treasurer, Jean Moline, Point Secretar Lois Soneral, Clerks, Doris Butz and Carol Skoo The G.A.A. Initiation was held in Oriole Hall November l8, l949. A wonderful Winter Spor Day was enjoyed by many of the girls on Febr ary 22, l950. To raise money for this year, t members sold cards, stationery and wrappin paper. At the G.A.A. banquet held in April at Oriol Hall, the annual awards were presented to t eligible girls. Requirements for the G.A.A. e blem require 200 points gained in sports of a types. The G.A.A. L , won by an accumulatio of 500 points, entitles a girl to honorary membe ship in the organization. Usually only seniorsa able to get this award. There are sixty-ni members this year under the supervision of Mi R. Jo Hanlon. Lois Bortz, Joan Ziemkowski. Second row- D C D' k B b' H Shirley Wieman, Carol Skoog. Third row- Ove ross' Nam l2I,::,.Q., any Laude' Jean Moline, Lois Soneral. ' VARSITY CLUB The outstanding project of the Varsity Club for the past two years has been the purchase of scoreboards for Oriole Field and Oriole Hall. Any sports enthusiast who has tried to find the score, time, or other details knows how badly they have been needed. The money for this undertaking was realized by a magazine sale in which all the students of the school participated. There were races between individual home rooms, and also be- tween individual salesmen. Although requir- ing the utmost co-operation from the stu- dents, the program was successfully carried out. This organization is made up of those ath- letes who have won a letter in either football, basketball, or track. As a special treat the boys go to a football game every year, this' time the game between Michigan State and Temple. The club is handled under the su- pervision of B. G. McNutt with the following officers: Norm Klemm, President, Dick Bob- ian, Vice-President, Dave Cross, Secretary, and Harry Laude, Treasurer. Page 76' President, Dan Dewey, Vice-President, Don Swanson, Secretary, Jeannette Seguin, Treasurer, Bob Nankee. CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club is one of the newer organizations of L. H. S. lts ain purpose is to enable fu- ture photographer to practise their are and meet with other camera enthusiasts. The group meets every Monday evening using the physics room as a dark room. The meetings are spent developing, enlarging, and taking pictures. They have devel- oped moving pictures also and have enjoyed s e v e r a l guest speakers. Some of the material under consideration in this club even- tually finds its way into the stu- dent publications, the Annual and Oriole Life. At present there are thirty members with Mr. Har- old Grissen as advisor. PHYSICS CLUB The members of the physics class, in order to study practical appli- cations of their subject, formed themselves into a club. Projects include field trips to the round- house, Gas Company, railroad yards, and Lake Michigan, with the trip to Chicago as the climax of the year. The fitteen members of the club and their genial teacher and ad- visor, Mr. Dean Johnston, spend an entire weekend in Chicago. Main points of interest are the Museum of Science and lndustry, the Gary Steel Mills, and the shopping district on Maxwell Street. Some glimpse of the night life and shopping oppor- tunities of Chicago are also en- joyed by the students. Donut sales throughout the year, and dances in football and bas- ketball season help the members raise the S200 to S250 needed for the trip. President, Bill Nankee, Vice-President, Bob Fox, Secre- tary, Treasurer, Bob Nankee. ii i Xe wx HOMECOMING Homecoming this yeor wos o greot success with o beautiful court, excellent holf-time ceremonies, ond obove o win over Monistee. Although the girls were o trifle chilly due to cold winds which whistled ocross the field, half-time ceremonies ond the crowning ofthe queen, Betty Brown, by Moyor Homel, went off on schedule. Left to right: Jeonette Seguin, Eleonor Shaffer, Betty Brown, Peggy Louterwosser, Elizobeth Anderson. Wat? 5, ,H f-1' JE .X ,,e M l i CAREER DAY This year Career Day activities held on March 20 were greatly enlarged and improved. All stu- dents fro m Ludington High School, and seniors from Scott- ville and St Simon's attended the morning meetings concluding with an evaluation in the after- noon. Under the direction of Mr. Val Smith, L.H.S. coordinator, the program is designed to give stu- dents a definite aim for their plans after high school and also to help them organize present curricula to meet the require- ments of the various professions and schools. The program starts with an assembly, and then the rest of the day is divided into study groups. Every student has one period to meet with ,college representatives if desired and two other periods in which outside speakers describe their profession, both good and bad points. ln the afternoon evaluation students strongly recommended the continuance of this day and be- lieved that it was doing a fine job in accomplishing its purpose. FRESHMAN ORIENTATION During the last part of May, a very valuable program has been carried out for the last five years. This is Freshmen Orientation Day. The object of the day is to acquaint incoming students with life and customs of L.H.S. An assembly is held at which the- presidents of the organizations in the high school describe the func- tions and activities of their clubs. The superintendent of schools and the principal describe ways to make a success of a high school career. After the assembly the prospect- ive Freshmen go to various rooms where a teacher helps them choose a list of subjects for the following year and also answer any questions that might be troubling the student. Pay C 79 'ff Left to Right: Oscar Johnson, Carl Carlson, Carl Forsman, Carl Larson BUS DRIVERS To these men, upon whom rests the great burden of getting a good per- centage of the student body to school on time, a heartfelt vote of thanks is given. ln almost every kind of weather they make their runs and bring those outlying dis- tricts in for an education. To have such a responsibility in human lives, and to create the marvelous safety record they hold, is a feat which only the most skilled could do. le ' u 4 ' . 1 s K5 melbi Besides the practical experience ained many cases find book learn g I ' ing easier to become familiar with when actual situations are demon- strated as examples. To aid in the furthering of a student's knowledge of his field, a requirement ofa re- lated subject in that category is one of the main helps. The type of work engaged in under this pro- gram varies from office work and store clerk to auto mechanic and station attendant., Students are in accord that this is a fine program. Page 80 CUSTODIANS Perhaps you have wondered why with all the wear and tear our school property receives, it does not have to be replaced more often. This is directly responsible to our friendly, efficient custodians who do their ut- most to keep our school in tip-top shape as well as help out with the work for student undertakings. One of our able men, Mr. Gust Minster, passed to his Eternal Rest this year, and is mourned by us all. He is temporarily replaced by Carl Carlson. CO-OP The co-op program, under the ad- ministration of Val Smith, co-ordi- nator, is one of the most valuable courses in our high school. lt offers a student the chance to learn by practical experience as well as by textbook. Many students who have trouble with the assimilation of facts and techniques when taken from a textbook, adapt themselves to the problem very easily when ac- tually confronted with it. swam s...- ' 'i V' 'W' f chilli , ,SV 5' ri Iv A 1 IF fx!! , ,f 35233135 MALE .. Q , A. N F S Ab 5 xkw 9' nan l ii V .4 ,Q ill!! vb mf ,ii vQp,gl3lif+ A433312 iffy ig, 1 ,f 1 A3 Ea 'E . 1. illfff L C 5 I r f , X x is N, mg uw T W gm Q 'Q W in ' A K A A I uwx fw,,,,,,,m 'Q' Bock Row--Bus. Mgr., Norm Klemm, Bob Nonkee, Adv. Mgrs., Elizobeth Anderson, Gorth Newmon, Feoture Editors, Corol Bonningo, Helen Nelson, Girls' Sports, Lois De Hoon, Boys' Sports, Dick VonSpreckon, Photo Editors, Bob Genson, Dove Fisher. Front Row-Art Editors, Jock Mitchell, Corol Honsen. Editor, Don Dewey, Co-Editor, Dove Cross. Sitting--Helen Nelson, Don Swonson, Liz Anderson, Bill Pioszok, Gorth New- mon, Emil Hoch, Eloise Anderson, Jone Anderson, Don Dewey, Arvono Mon- chester. Stonding-Tom Poul. ANNUAL MESSAGE Mony of you moy hove looked ot the hurrying st members ond thought, Gee whiz, look ot those luc kids getting out of study holl. I wish l hod o snop j like thot. Ask ony stoff member which would be t eosiest, to slove for severol hours under the cru supervision of the tyronts, the undersigned, or do pl old school work. We know their onswer. Sincerely, though, this Annuol hos been o lot of wor but if you hove enjoyed it, we feel repoid for the mo hours of nerve stroining work thot hove been spent. VI hove tried to moke the Annuol contoin os mony thin the students like os possible, ond hove endeovored do the regulor feotures in o new ond interesting woy. We would like to thonk oll the members of the stoff, tl boord, ond especiolly our odvisor, Miss Kothryn Sto ford, for her untiring efforts in keeping us working ev when we wonted to to ke o rest. Thonks, too, go to Mel edith Ely ond Morilyn Brown who did o greot deol of o typing, to Mr. l-lortmon for his co-operotion, to oll tho- who wrote feotures, to Miss Betty Truxell for her o stonding work, ond to everyone else who in ony wll oided our production of the book. Don ond Dove R ZW' I I Q-if E714 H' 'vig . 6,, jk- N' W Op1QLE5 'ff INQUSRE X .H. - iv 1959115 i l W UQTU l I 3 i - Page 86 Kuras Furniture Complete Home Furnishings - Appliances Furniture Music Leonard Electric - RCA Victor - Zenith R A D I U S Bendix Home Laundry - Easy and ABC Washers Victor - Columbia - Decca - Capitol Records - All Lines Stocked LUDINGTON DIVISION THE Dow C1-1E:1vucAL COMPANY ' LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN Class of '50 we of The Dow Chemical Company congratulate you on your achievement of the first big step to success. You will be our leaders of tomorrow. You have prepared yourselves to take your part in making our world much better, happier and cleaner to live in. we know that you will have great responsibilities to shoulder, but you have proven yourselves capable leaders in your four years of high school. To you, the graduating class of '50, we wish luck, happiness and success in the future. Sincerely, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY QWZWZ L. N. Carmouche Plant Manager Page 87 Wwe 14 ?acc'mrlz' 76,6602 c-ca create just the km Portrait you want. Stop in and make your app nt ment. We make eight in f to ch om HOMES STUDIO 81 CAMERA SHOPI 114 W. Ludington Ave. - Phone 795 I On Special Occasions Have Special Pictures Cong-ratulatio'n to th Class oi 1950 CARROIVI INDUSTRIES INC. 8 ELITE SHOP 102 8. James St. Ludington, Michigan Lacdliesf' Ready D TQ D Wear and 1MliHH:'im1e1ry COMPLETE SERVICE AND INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT Www 14 Ga. APPLIANCES -- PLUMBING AND HEATING Telephone 399 -- 502 E. Dowland St. - Ludington, Michigan ., ,., - - - -E L ECTR IC RA NGE S REFRIGERATORS HOT WATER HEATERS RADIOS AND TELEVISION BATH ROOM FIXTURES FURNACES, STOKERS, BOILERS Everything Back But The Di1t AMERICA LAUNDRY Corner of Fller Street and Rath Avenue Ludington Phone 186 Page 89 KEITH 8' GRAFFIS Home Furnz'.f6z'ngs 127 S. JAMES ST. 225 - 227 E. DOWLAND ST. Snows Rexall Drugs YOUR PRESCRIPTION DRUSGIST Phone 36 Ludington Page 90 Best Wishes To The Class of 1950 GOOD I-IOUSEKEEPING SHOP Furniture - Appliances - Hardware CORNER IAMES AND DOWLAND STREETS Roberl Iohnson Guy Vander Veer HARDWARE QLT, PHOTOGRAPHY BETTY TRUXELL Ludington The Visible Heat of the Clean Blue Gas Flame Has Proven to Over 20,000,000 Housewives that-- GAS HAS GOT IT ! Michigan Consolidated Gas Company LUDINGTON DISTRICT 115 W. Loomis St. Pa il..-il-1 l-- E CCIMPLIMENTS CIF Handy Things Manufacturing Co. LU DINGTON, MICHIGAN SCHOENBERGER MARKETS Sco QUALITY MEA TS ttville - Ludington - Baldwin Pg 92 Best Wishes to Class of SO J. C. PENNY CO. I Clothing 'P Shoes - Sportswear I I6 East Ludington Ave. LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN I Compliments of DORRELL FUNERAL HOME GEORGE E. DORRELL JR. MONTGOMERY WARD COMPANY Our Compliments A N D Best Wishes To The Class of '1950 BANNINGA SERVICE S. WASHINGTON A ON, MICH. - PHO tors of Socony-Vacuum P U S i es Willard Butte Compliments of WOLYERINE SPORTSWEAR COMPANY F8Cf0l'lBS at LUGIDHOD. MSIITSNB and MUSKO!0Il MANUFACTURERS OF SPORTS CLOTHING NATIONAL BANK OF LUDINGTON Member of F.D.I.C. L G JEBAVY, PRES. A W HAMEL VICE PRES A R VESTLING CASHIER A. H BURCH ASST CASHIER I Jkllll IT F. R. STEARNS, DIRECTOR THE FRIENDLY BANK LUDINUTON, IICIIGAN TILIPIONI IQ TTI LUNDE SQSHELDON Store for Dad E5 Lad ma s, JAMES ST. THANKS '- We enjoyed printing this annual for you DANlElSON'S THE PARK DAIRY QUALITY Milk and Ice Cream Visit Our Dairy Bar 402 W. Ludington Ave. Phono 55 Compliments of Rowe Street Grocery 405 North Rowe Street mxls cnEAM uouur sHoP Quality Meats - Groceries - Oonfectlons aoez South James St- DE'- A JOE Phone use-R NeZvaQkzfl'on3 .9-glee! ' East Ludington Avenue Phone 216 Page 95 CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 50 BIIlTZER'S CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH 305 W. Ludington Ave. Phone 746W - gir1:3if ,'-TT fi f-' 2 HANSEN 8. PETERSON CHEVROLET Filer ond Harrison Sis. Telephone 72 LUDINGTON 2, MICHIGAN 'Q' EEE IIE D El' THE SWEDISH COFFEE POT SWEDISH FOODS A SPECIALTY Dinners Snacks Soft Drinks - Ice Cream East Ludington Ave. at The Sign of The Coffee Pot PHONE 1424-M P g 96 FRED'S Sporting Goods Store FRED ALKEMA, Proprietor SPORTING GOODS 214 West Ludington Ave. Ludington, Mich. COMPLIMENTS OF Bge jfuneral Hume Washington Avo. at Foster St. Pratt- Chinnery - Jewelry Quality - Friendly Service Scottville, Michigan PHONE 388 LUDINGTON, MIOH IQAN HUIQLICK 8: CADLSON 923 S. Washington Ave. Groceries 6 Meats 5,14 Pure Maple Syrup Pure Honey TRY OUR CORNED BEEF IT IS WONDERFUL DOES NOT NEED FRESHEN1 Ludlngton Phone 800 NG Phone 200 Page 97 Abmhamson f Nevfheim Co. FURNITURE -- GIFTS - NOVELTIES Rusco Venetian Awnings Rusco Windows Lumber Roofing I lt' -5-',1f f'-5. .nsu a mg ' ' Coal 8: Fuel Oil NA 4 ,Q-5 Cinder 81 Cement Blocks 'f i' gn Builder's Hardware W Building Materials -2 2 miss em on meuwmrs ao Ann an Quality Service Since 1906 Telephone 7010-J R. C. EL Ludington, Michigan Phone 130 Sz 160 STEVENSON PONTIAC SALES CORSAGE5 PLANTS WEDDING PQTTERY PONTIAC - GMC TRUCKS CUT FLOWERS SINCLAIR PRODUCTS for all occasions fimnufi alawmd PHONE 672 810 East Ludington Ave. Pg 98 I-'ISK TIRES AND TUBES 322 W. LUDINGTON AVE. Phone 20 III BEL'S FURNITURE STORE A N N A P A L M sr S O N We Furnish The Home Complete Phone I448 :zo snona sf. LUDINGTON. MICHIGAN 3I5 SUUTII JAMES ST. IUIIIIIGTIIII. MICHIGAN PHoNE 418 FLOOR COVERINGS CHR S CHRIS O FERSE M RIUS OBEL BETIQEMR cLEANlNof Ludington State Bank wgrwguiwgrw I- SUPERIOR DRY CLEANERS 218 WEST LUDINGTON AVENUE Member of Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Page 99 Central Insurance compumsfvrs or Wd SCHOHL JEWELRY Real Estate Agenev NATIONAL BANK BUILDING J J. Flndling, Agent - L. N. Barber, Agent L TON. NIICHIG HONE 367.1 PHoNE 600 110 S. JAMES ST. 5C to '00 Best Wishes To The Class of 1950 Guy Cgmpliments The Lakeside Pfinfing CO. 111 N. RATH AVE. PHONE 219 and PRINTED AND ENGRAVED Best W1shes to Class of 50 WEDDING STATIONERY I N CORRECT SOCIAL FORM Page 100 Best Wishes To The Class of 1950 Go04l pl-oelucls Tire anal Ballery Service Luclricaiion anal Wasking 409 West Ludington Avenve Phone 844-J Anderson's Luggage Opposite Lyric Theater W COMPLIMENTS OF . Lew1s Drug Store Q 1Ilf104! , fn spake 942123 Lu DINGTON, Mica. Phone 374 W THE PRESCRIPTION STORE 123 E. Lndington Ave. LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN IJ pac! lo final In an Everyiluing you wou ex up lo dlnle slore. Page 101 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 50 Ann's Fashions STYLES FOR THE JUNIOR MISS 4os s. J es ss. Phone sas-w The Toggery K. L. Ashbacker 81 Sons GAMBLE STORE 125 E. Ludington Ave. 1' I-Lldington Mich- Owned and Operated by George Mont MARK CLOTHING CO. Men,s anal B0ys Clolldng anal Slices 323 South James s 'r 1 ph ne 402-w Atkinson Manufacturing Co. r-nonucvs ESTABLISHED 1923 508-14 S. J St Ph 531 COMPLIMENTS OF AIsirom's Grocery P g 102 WE AIM T0 PLEASE 509 S W h gt A rn 373 Buy for less money at Hansen Furniture NYU'- S :Zia - O E STCRE Lakeshore Drive 81 Ludington Avenue at Rainow Gardens Phone 311W Ludington at Harrison Phone 95 COMPLIMENTS OF Gus' Cate 218 S. Iames St. PHONE 985 Compliments of Mason County Co-op COAL, FEED, SEED, FERTILIZER CUSTOM GRINDING Scottville, Michigan Phone 34 Compliments of MiIIer's lakeside Motel OPEN ALL YEAR Ludington at Lakeshore Drive Phone 1400 Compliments of Barnett's Standard Service Atlas Tires - Batteries and Accessories Ludington at Harrison Phone 1262 qeo'z9e's appliances SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION w. E. Riilpgiffampany - fNG 'm5 - International Harvester Dealer FARM EQUIPMENT One Block South of Railroad 559355 g, uglgx 119 5, 5 ST Scottville, Michigan PEIOHC PHONE 204 LUDI 0 C LUDINGTON RADIO SHOP zsmm 3. Moronom 6. D. Caplon TELEVISION DRY Goons AND LADIES FURNISHINGS FRANKLIN at CARL PETERSON 115 S. J mes st. Ph 362 215 Second Street LUDINGTON, MICH. L. G. Jebavy K Co., Inc. 724 SO. WASHINGTON AVE. PHONE 42 The Bootery 117 S. J mes St. Ph 1281 P g 103 COMPLIMENTS OF IfASTMAN'S 9 Schmock s . D DT I'I D Sunoco St3IlOIl , S , 0 S D 10.3 W. Ludlngton Ave. Phono 458 CARL SCHMOCK LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN 201 W. Ludington Ave. P h o n e 3 0 W Ludington Surplus Store MEN'S WEAR - WAR SURPLUS L. K. Berger E3 R. C. I-Ieer 118 S. Iames St. 1- Phone 1079-W OLSON'S STUDIO I PIIIIIU FINISHING - INIIUSIIIIAI PHIIIIIIIRIIPIIY - PIJIIIRIIIS 302 E. COURT ST. PHONE 837-R THE MARVEL SHOP 205 SOUTH JAMES STREET 'PHONE 302-R Compliments of Clara's Beauty Shoppe VOGEL'S SHOE STORE Best of Wishes to the Seniors! BUSTER BROWN ROBIN HOOD I Ponko Appliance Center 104 W' LUDINGTON AVE' FiZfxg'5:5N 211 South James St. - Phone 397 PHONE 183 FOR MEN Artic Wonder Bar Wishes You Best Luck In Your Future Marie Abrahamson 405 S. Washington Ave. PHONE 532-J V' '1 ABQ Cnmplimenly of ROI-IN INSURANCE AGENCY NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 'V' .RL FAMOUS FOR BREAD AND COFFEE CAKES FOR OVER 25 YEARS lagesen Danish Bakery LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN WE FEATURE BETSY ROSS ICE CREAM P gf 1011 Compliments of The Chocolate Soda Bar P E H R S O N ' S 701 S. Washington Ave. Phone 227 NUON5., fyR'5uL 7 -And Alterliradualion i Whatever you do, wherever you go, ELECTRICITY will be your constant and faithful helper! f It will help you with your studies, make your work more pro- ductive, add to your leisure, and give you greater comfort and con- veniencel It will help you to live better all your life! Congratulations! Class ol 1950 p fy 2 .l.'2'2.'l'!.I' AI 3 COMPLIMENTS A Compliments of o F T H E GREAT LAKES FOUNDERS STRAITS STEEL 81 WIRE AND GORPORATION MACHINE CORPORATION LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN D-A-6 Congratulations to the Class of '50! Rochon s Drug Slores 902 North Rowe Street WALGREEN AGENCY 'l0'l E. Ludington-Phone 103 9135 Washington-Phone 'l6X LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN -Save the Walgreen Way- Page 105 MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE co. C Md A1..p.,4.,c4a,..w1.......w.s... Abrahamson-Nerheim Co. AIstrom's Grocery American Laundry Anderson's Luggage Anna Palm 81 Son Ann's Fashions Arctic Wonder Bar Atkinson Mfg. Company Baltzer's Garage Banninga 81 Miles Barnett Standard Service Bootery Caplon Dry Goods Carrom Industries Inc. Central Insurance Clara's Beauty Salon CoIvin's Jewelry Danielson's Dixie Cream Dorrell Funeral Home Dow Chemical Company Eastman Sport Store Elite Shoppe Ely's Home Mart Fred's Sporting Goods Gamble Store George's Appliances Good Housekeeping Shop Great Lakes Founders Gus's Cafe Handy Things Hansen Furniture Co. Hansen 81 Peterson Chevrolet Hollick 81 Carlson Holmes Studio Jimmy's Flowers Jebavy, L. G. Jonlan Keith 81 Graffis Kuras Appliance Store Lagesen Danish Bakery Lakeside Printing Company Lee's Friendly Service ADVERTISERS' INDEX Lewis Drug Store Ludington Radio Shop Ludington State Bank Ludington Surplus Store Lunde 81 Sheldon Mason County Co-op. Mark Clothing Co. Marvel Shop Michigan Consolidated Gas Co Michigan Public Service MiIler's Motel Montgomery Ward Morris Store Mottl Motor Sales National Bank of Ludington NyuIi's ObeI's Furniture Store Olson's Studio Park Dairy Pehrson's Penny's Ponko Appliance Store Pratt-Chinnery Jewelry Reader, W. E. Rochon's Drug Rohn Insurance Rowe St. Grocery Rye Funeral Home Schmock's Sunoco Station Schoenberger Markets Schohl Jewelry Snow Drug Store Stearns Hotel Stevenson Pontiac Sales Straits Steel 81 Wire Superior Cleaners Swedish Coffee Pot The Toggery Truxell Photography VogeI's Shoe Store Warren Abrahamson Co. Wolverine Sportswear Co. fjuj 0,a' 4,aLw ' S.. , M W ff W Qi?f5QV jlfW H .5 If W QP my ,gk H 4' 'K' .Wulf -f--.J!1L.-, M, . , 1 1-ll!1'5.,... , . K V , f y ! ffl,-f QQJJ '. -' fr, . Lf jf! , . ff,-C fi X 14711, 1111.71 , xii . W1 fan '- 'nj 'M Kfqp X ,, 25,1 A ,'1 In U r kink? 1 ffffd .,iJ,,'g:' rf-.4 'a gf- VN 3' ' x-J p',if?,,: 41' , V' ' 1 ? 4 . .I f' I, 'XJ ' f gb f. 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