Marine City High School - Mariner Yearbook (Marine City, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1940 volume:

THE MARINER 1940 “ ANCHORS AWEIGH ” PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF MARINE CITY HIGH SCHOOL MARINE CITY. MICHIGAN THE MARINER 1 THE FACULTY C. R. ANDERSON Principal FLOYD BOUGHNER Superintendent MR. H. HALL Mathematics MRS. S. HALL English MISS W. RICHMOND roreign Languages MISS A. JOHNSON Music MISS J. JOLLIFFE Art MR. B. BEAUCHAMP Social Science MR. R. CATT Phys. Ed. - Coach MR. J. CHAPIN Science MRS. M. FAIRCHILD English MISSE. BAIRD Librarian MR. L. STRONG Commercial MISS A. SCHAUR Home Economics MR. R. PFINGST Manual Arts Coach MISS GLADYS BAKER School Secretary CLASS OF 1940 2 THE MARINER ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Joke Editor Society Editor Sports Editor Pressman Pressman Pressman Robert Tripp Henry Rankin Harriet Carman Robert Nelson Jack Foster Ted Nickels Ken Browning ADVISORS Miss Richmond Mr. Pfingst FOREWARD The material for this book was gathered, set up by hand, and printed in the printing department of Marine City High School by the Senior membt is of the first year printing class. They hope that you will find it valuable in helping you len.ember yctr high school days. CLASS OF 1940 THE MARINER j 3 HONOR ROLL 1940 National Honor Society Seniors John Kruschwit2 Lois Tripp Harriet Carman Robert Tripp Juniors Charles Westrick Dorothy Terhune James Corden Honor Diploma Carol Jean Booth Dona Jean McKay Harriet Ann Carman Credit Diploma Lois Tripp Ruth Broadbent Robert Tripp Carl Brenner Shirley Faucher Elaine Langell Betty Quick John Kruschwitz Roberta McCausland National Athletic Scholarship Society of Secondary Schools John Kruschwitz Blaine Cooper Edward Hustman class of 1940 4 THE MARINER THE SENIOR CLASS ROLL Elenor Bachler Glee Club 3 , 4; Ccir.mercial Club 1 ; Elmer” 2 . John Bell Glee Club 3. Carol Jean Booth Class Secretary 1 ; Class Vice President 4 , Girl Reserves 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Debate 1,2,3 4 ; Glee Club 1,2,3; Sextet 3,4, G. A. A. 4 ; Declr mation 1 ,2,3. Rita Boullier Glee Club 1 , Basketball 1,2; Commercial Club 2 , Baseball 1,2,3. Carl Brenner Glee Club 1,3. Ruth Broadbent Glee Club 4 , Commercial Club 3 ; Basketball 3 . Kenneth Browning Track 3 ; Hi-Y 4 ; Baseball l ; Commerc ai Club 2 . Harriet Carman iris Hi-Y 1,2; Girl Reserves 4 ; Debate 4; ice-hresident, 1. Grace Christy Glee Club 3,4; Basketball 1 , 2 ;Track 1 , 2 ; Baseball 1 , 2. Joan Cunningham Glee Club 1,3,4; Basketball 1 , 2, Girls Hi-Y 1,2; Class Presiaent 1 ; Student Council 2,3; Debate 3, Commercial Club 2 ; Childcare 3 ; Track 1, Tenr is3. Mar y Jane David Glee Club 1,2,4; Commercial Club 2,4. Marianna Ditrn Glee Club 1,3,4; Girl Restrv.s 4 ; Commercial Club 2 . Edwins Ditzel Glee Club 3,4; Girl Reserves 2,4; Commercial Club 3 ; Class Secretary and Treasurer 3 , Schock Troops 2 . Shirley Faucher Glee Club 3,4, Baseball 3 . Jack Foster Hi-Y 3,4, Glee Club 1 , 2 , 3 , 4, Track 4, Varsity Club 4, Commercial Club 2, Manager 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . Wanda Graves Girl Reserves 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , Glee Club 1,2, 3.4, Orchestra 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , Schock Troops 2 , Sextet 4 . Hazel Guldenstein Glee Club 3, 4, G. A. A. 4. Betty Hale Orchestra 1,2,3, Glee Club 1,3,4. Elaine Langell Glee Club 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , Girl Reserves 1 , 2, 3.4, Sextet 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , Debate 4 , Declamations 1 , Class Secretary and Treasurer 2 . Helen Lezotte Glee Club 1,4, Basketball 1,2, Baseball 1,2, Commercial Club 2 , Track 1,2. Norma Lezotte Glee Club 1,2,4, Basketball 1,2,3, Baseball 1,2,3, Commercial Club 2 , Class Vice President 3 . Roberta McCausland Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2,3, Basket- bill 1, 2, 3, G. A. A. 4, Commercial Club 3, Elmer” 2. Dona Jean McKay Basketball 1, 2, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, Schock Troops 2, Sextet 3, 4, G. A. A. 4, Student Council 1, Class Secretary 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Track l, Cheer Leader 3, 4. CLASS OF 1940 THE MARINER 5 Robert Nelson Hi-Y 4; Football 3, 4; Softball 1. Theodore Nickel Betty Quick Glee Club 1, 2, 3, ; Debate 3; Child Care 4. Henry Rankin Varsity Club 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Football 4; Class President 4. Leroy Riffenburg Student Council 4. Fern Smith Class President 2, 3; Glee Club 4; Commercial Club 2, 3. Marion Smith Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Girl Reserves 4; G. A. A. 4; Debate 1; Basketball 2; Commercial Club 1; Baseball 2; Elmer” 2. Helen D. Smith Glee nub 1, 3, 4; Baseball. Henry Totzke Debate 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Varsity Club 4 Lois May Tripp Girls Hi-Y 1; Girls Reserves 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4;S.Troop 2; Child Care 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Track 1 . 2 . Robert Tripp Softball 1, Hi-Y 3, 4, Football 2, Commercial Club 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Debate 4. AnnaWealens Glee Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Commercial Club 1, 2; G. A. A. 4; Elmer 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, Girl Scouts 4. Esther Westbrook Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls Hi-Y, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Dramatics 2. LIFE’S PROPHECY Carl Brenner-A ready worker for what he gets. Kenneth Browning-The quiet demur type. Jack Foster-Man about town. John Kruschwitz-Undeniable personality. Robe t Nelson-Very eccentric gentlemen TheoJore Nickel-A progressive farmer. Henry Rankin-Politcian. Leroy Riffenburg-A worshipper of science. Henry Totzke-A man with a will as strong as his body. Robert Tripp-A financial wizard. John Bell-A pursuer of the fair sex. Eleanor Bachler-A quiet little girl. Caro) Booth-An ambitious woman. Rita BouPier-An efficient type. Ruth Broadbent-A promising office girl. Harriet Ann Carman- A philosopher of bocks. Grace Christie- The life of the party. Joon Cunningham-A reformer. Mary Jane David-A sentimental woman. Manama Diem -A girl who yet knows the ar of blushing. Edwina Ditzel-A superior woman. Shirley Faucher-A quiet type of girl. Wanda Graves- A rising prima dona. Hazel Guldenstein-A country rose. Betty Hale-The public librarian. El ine LangeU-Let the man beware whom she takes a fan y to. Helen Lezotte-A so-called modernistic woman. N ' ima Lezotte-A talented musician. Roberta McCausland-An undyed-in-the-wool blonde. Dona Jean Me Kay -One woman who can laugh. BHty Quick- The dreamy poetic type. Fern Smith-Marine City s beauty culturalist. Marion Smith-Ti.e perfect hostess. Helen D Smith A lady. Lois Tripp-A carrier of ihe world’s burdens. Anna Wealens P n t v-ei j_. sent conversationalist, Estner Wesbrcok-A lair -skin beauty. CLASS OF 1940 6 THE MARINER SENIOR CLASS HISTORY J ' an Cunningham The good ship S. S. 194C” has irst computed a four year journey of learn in if. Because of the rough seas and star ny weather, some of the crew desert ed the si ip, leaving 35 of tie original 47. Jean Cunningham was captain of the ship at the beginning of its journey; assisting her were: Harriet Ann Carman, first mite; Jessie Roberts, second mate; and John Kruschwitz, chief engineer. During this year such activities as benefit ' shows, bake sales and class parties were sponsored. The next year we were more accustomed to the rough seas, and we could enter harbors that we dared not enter i i our frosh” year. We enjoyed the leadership of Fern Smith as captain; John Kruschwitz, first mate; E’aire Langell, second mate; and Tona Jean McKay, as chief engineer. They led us in such activities as dances, benefit shews, bake sales and class parties. The third year of the journey wa? a ery happy one; we had smooth sail- ing throughout the entire season. This year we again I ad as our captain, Fern Smith, who was a very capab ' e leader; first mate, Norma Lezotte; second mate, Elaine Langell; and chwf engineer, Joan Cunningham. During all these years we were not very active in sports, having only three letter winning men. However, we have had a member on the debate team since our freshman year— -Carol Booth. We have been well represented in glee club. Girl Reserves, Hi-Y, and all ather social activities. The outstanding activities of this year were our J unior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Other minor activities were dances, b ake sales, benefit shows, and the sale of magazine subscriptions. We reached the most interesting part of our journey, the fourth and last year. Seniors at last! Our leaders this year were: Captain, Henry Rankin; first mate, Carol Booth; second mate, jehn Kiuscl.witz; thiid mate, Dona Jean McKay; and chief engineer, Leroy Riffentuig. Lndcubtedly the ( i tstarmr g event of the Senior year was our Senior Carnival, which was a huge success. Other activities were the sale of Christmas catds, n agazir e Lsci ipticr.s, bake sales and dances. It is time now for us to leave our ship, and like all good sai ' ors we regret leaving. We hope that some of us may be foitunale enough to be pi emoted to a higher vessel of learning CLASS of 1940 THE MARINER 7 SENIOR STATISTICS Best Looking Most Popular Biggest Flirt Worst Giggler Worst Gum Chewer Class Angel Teachers’ Pet Biggest Booster Most Sarcastic Best All-Around Cutest Noisiest Biggest Fusser Neatest Most Industrious Best Dancer Most Musical Most Athletic Most Bashful Girl Carol Booth Dona Jean McKay Carol Booth Joan Cunningham Edwina Ditzel Edwina Ditzel Betty Quick Carol Booth Dona Jean McKay Joan Cunningham Lois Tripp Elaine Langell Mary Jane David Mariana Diem Elaine Langell Harriet Carmen Wanda Graves Elaine Langell Wanda Graves Anna Waelens Lois Tripp Boy John Kruschwitz John Kruschwitz Leroy Riffenburg John Kruschwitz Henry Rankin John Kruschwitz Robert Nelson Henry Rankin Henry Totzke Henry Rankin Henry Rankin Bob Tripp Henry Totzke Robert Tripp John Bell Carl Brenner Jack Foster Robert Nelson Henry Totzke Ken Browning class of 1940 8 THE MARINER SENIOR CLASS WILL D. McKay, L. Tripp, H. Carmen We, of the Senior Class of lf ' 40 being of unsound mind and body, do here- by bequeath the following items, which we hope are long to be remembered from this intellectual group: First, our class adviser, Mr. Anderson, we give with our deepest regrets to the Junior class. Second, our high intel’ect and scholarship we give to the rest of the school. Third, we, of the Senior class of 1940, as individuals do hereby bequeath the following articles and traits: Lois Tripp’s alertness to Cliff Osterland. Anna Waelen’s boyishness to innocent Virginia Watson. Esther Wesbrook’s absence of height to Joyce Galvin. Rita Boullier’s ability to blush to Chuck Westrick. Grace Christy’s ability to get around to Bob Tenant. Betty Hale’s witty thoughts to James Corden. Norma Lezotte’s smile to Lloyd Smith. Elaine Langell’s ability to go steady to Jim Rood. Fern Smith s favorite egg-beater to Bill Vallier to comb his hair. Carl Brenner leaves his farmer’s stride as an addition to Bert Hillier. Jack Foster’s scholastic ability to Mary Ticknor. Bob Nelson’s scowl to Ed Hustman. Joan Cunningham’s inflated ego to Evelyn Roehring. Ruth Broadbent’s knowledge of everything to Evelyn Smith. John Bell’s ability to get excited to Blaine Cooper. Hazel Guldenstein’s make-up paint to Dorothy Terhur.e. CLASS of 1940 9 Leroy Riffenburg’s 1°0 in physics exam to Gerald McKellar. Mary Jane David’s efferescence to Wallace Blake. Harriet Carman’s absent-mindedness to Paulla Brewer. Helen Lezotte leaves herself to Harvey Tatro. Helen D. Smith’s profanity to Ken Ritzenthaler. Ken Browning ' s dancing ability to James Leitch. John Kruschwitz’s business management to Ervin LaBuhn. Marion Smith’s ability to entertain to Doris Larson. Carol Booth to Fred Springborn her ability to play I Love coffee, I love tea.” Beth Quick’s curls to Mike Bogdonovic. Jack Foster’s ability to get along with the St. Clair girls to Syd Duddy. Winnie Ditzel’s laugh to Maurice Liebaert. Wanda Grave’s tallness to Esther Erdbecker. Eleanor Eachler’s hairpins to Ronold Curtis. Marianna Deim’s shyness to Betty Recor. Bob Tripp’s chattering ability to Harold Wesbrook. Henry Totzke’s bass voice to Carl Beier. Henry Rankin’s excess weight to Fred Volker. Ted Nickles’ sex appeal to Shirley Young. Shirley Fauchers’ cousin Elwin to Jo O’Neal. Fourth: We hereby leave all our best wishes to our tired and disgusted teachers and hope they r.ever meet another Senior class like us. We do herewith affix cur seal. Signed — The Senior Class of 1940 ; .GLASS QF 1940 10 THE MARINER THE JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Milton Baker Carl Beier Fred Springborn Harvey Tatro Wallace Blake Mike Bogdonavic William Vallier Fred Volker Blaine Cooper James Corden Harold Wesbrook Charles Westrick Ronald Curtis Sidney Duddy. James Rood Robert Tennant Edward Hustman Orville Kruschwitz Paulla Brewer Esther Erdbecker Ervin LaBuhn James Leitch Jpyce Galvin Doris Larsen Maurice Liebaert Howard Lozon Jane Mangold. Josephine O’Neal Gerald McKeller Clifford Osterlar.d Betty Recor Evelyn Roehring Ken Ritzenthaler Milton Schutt Mary Ticknor Dorothy Terhune Lloyd Smith Virginia Watson Shirley Young Stanley Smith Bert Hillier CLASS OF 1940 THE MARINER 11 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Paulla Brewer We the Juniors, looked up to and respected by the Freshies” and the vScphomores; looked down on by the highley dignified Seniors, have had many experiences in our three years of high school. Our boys have gone out for sports and have done much towards winning games. Among the best on the football field are Fred Springborn, Blaine Cooper, Maurice Liebaert and Lloyd Smith; on the basketball courts the Jun- iors that shine are: Ed Hustman, Blaine Cooper, Milt Baker, Bill Villier, Gerald McKellar, J im Rood and Maurice Liebaert. The girls who go out for sports are Betty Recor, Jane Mangold, Doris Larsen, Dorothy Terhune, Josephine O ' Neal, Virginia Watson and Paulla Brewer. The Junior Class is represented in the orchestra with Charles Westrick, Syd Duddy, Bill Vallier and Bert Hillier. Our outstanding pianest is Fred Springborn. The Juniors excell in Journalism, Mixed Chorus, and Debate . Through the years we have been guided by good officers who have done their best. This year we have as president Ed Hustman; vice president Chas. Westrick; secretary Joyce Galvin; treasure Howard Lozon; and student coun- cil Dorthy Terhune. We are advised very well by Yr. Harlan Hall and Miss Winfred Eicbrrcrd. We have hcped for success with the Jn iorl enicr benc.uet ai d prcm al- so with cur J. Hop we are planning fcr May. class of 1940 12 THE MARINER THE SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Bren wood Arnold Jack Barber Jerry Basset Jim Beattie Ray Bradford Don Browning Jay DeCou Albert Fahs Jack McDonald James Navarre Ralph Nichol George Riedel Bill Smith Ha old Smith Bil Thatcher Nc bert Watson Herbert Bvrne Henry Consti .„ t Frank Bachler David Barringer Robert Bean Jack Boullier Don Britz Arthur Corry Fred Dupuie Clayton Flemming Joe Misany Don Newell Robert Tatro Bernard Schutt Glenn Smith Joe Tenyer Sidney Varr.dell Howard Erdman 1 arl Tripp Marvin ! ra’tiscn Lewis Jenkins Harley Beach Laurel Antons Violet Beckman Gloria Cooper Barbara Dudd Patsy Fairfield Frank Valeria Arlene G. ' idden Jenette Kaufman Helen McCarron Delores Penn Lucille Sanborn Dorthy Thomas Alice Hertz Hazel E’sholz Charlotte Terbush Ray Shackett Scott Elder Arnold Farrant Wilfred Cohrs Rosemarie Basset Janet Bell Dorothy Ditchfield Ruth Eberhardt Dorothy Faucher Dorothy Fritz Mary Harrison Vera Lezotte Joyce Miller Donna Sadler Valary Sharrow Peggy Walsh Margaret Mann Florine Stager Phyllis Valla CLASP OF 194ft THE : MARINER SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Ruth Eberhardt Who are these people in high school who are esteemed so highly by the little people with the slightly greenish hue and looked down upon with such scorn - undue, they think - by the lofty juniors and seniors? Hooray for the Sophomores! Who are first in war ? The Sophomores! Look at the football, the basket- ball, the track teams! Among the star athletes are Jay DeCou, James Red” Beattie, Ray Shakett, Brenwood Arnold, Jerry Bassett, Jack Barber, Don Britz, Clayton Flemming, Ralph Nichol, Harley Beach-all Sophomores. Among the girl athletes they have Laurel Antons, Meryl Scheibner, Helen McCarron and Janet Bell. Who are the first in Peace? The Sophs! A prominent member of the var- sity debate team is Scott Elder. A destined star of opera is Gloria Cooper. Other artests in our midst are Barbara Dudd, Patsy Fairfield and Joyce Miller. A future novelist is Janet Bell. Pianists are Jeanette Kaufman, Charlotte TerBush, Helen McOmron, Mary Ellen Harrison and Ruth Eberhardt. Our guitarist is Hazel Elsholz. Who are the first in the hearts of their countrymen? Why the teachers enjoy the Sophomores’ company so much that they are in the ninth hour” almost every night. Everybody enjoys so much having to pass notes for them, being stung by paperwadsand rubber bands and lending them pen, ink, pencils, paper, magazines, books, etc. The ofhcc rs of this splendid group are: Scott Elder - President; Dorothy Fritz-Vice President; Shirley Glidden- Secretary and Treasure; Lewis Jenkins - Student Council. And to think we have two more years to give to this school. CLASS. OF 1940 14 THE MARINER FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY Mary Sue Wesbrook Freshmen of 1939-40, sixty seven in all, joined the student body of our High School on September 5th, without fanfare from our upper classmen. Yes, we were the proverbial GREEN FRESHIES”, and figuring out schedules seemed complicated , but with the help of our faculty members we selected the subjects best suited for our future plans. Social activities within our class are not as yet in full swing, we have been too busy adjusting ourselves to our new surroundings, but with three more years aherd, we expect to accomplish things that go for making our class one of the outstanding groups to graduate from Marine City High School. Our Class Officers are: President, Pa- Byrne; Vice President, Marion Densmore; Secretary, Herbert Robb; Treasurer, Jack Arnold; Student Council, Shirley Wood. FOWARD MARCH! Freshmen of 1939-40: Seniors of 1942-43. THEME SONGS It’s A Long, Long Trail A Winding Won’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me Gee, Bui I’m Swell No, No, A Thousand Times, No It’s A Blue World I Love Me Truly Angry Hallelujah Chorus Oh Hjw I Hate To Get Up In The Morning Smartie Pants If I Had My Way Winnie Ditzel John Kruschwitz John Bell Henry Totzke Esther Wesbrock Elaine Iggy” Langell Marianna Diem Seniors Harriet Carman Carl Chick” Brenner Joan Cunningham CLASS OF 1940 15 THE MARINER FRESHMEN CLASS ROLL Fred Alexander Jack Arnold Harvey Booth Robert Cooper La Verne Dodge Vernon Farrant Walker Furtaw Alvin Goulette Donald Kelley Lionel Lozon James McKay Jay Purvis Kenton Schutt Robert Smith Stanley Weglaiz June Goslyn Charles Anderson Harold Basney Fred Chatterson Thomas Corden Jarvis Elsholz Loren Feagnn James Galvin Robert Johns Hector LaVigne Harold Lutz Russell Parker Herbert Robb Clinton Shaw Edward VanZandt Angela Weglarz Christine Sprangel Ila Bradford Marilyn Byrne Deris Decatur Marion Densmore Norma Elliot Edna Greene Gerald Heath Margaret Johnson Ann Lioa Margaret Argitis Mariella Bridges Eva Campbell Jean DeLisle Vivian Endleman Dorothy Flaxington Shirley Hart Dolores Hoshel Doris Langell Wilda Lozon Betty McGlynn Betty Pryce Virginia Robescp- H len Sadler Marion Stark Betty Trolley Shirley Wood Bernadette McDonald Betty Pearson Jpne Recor Marion Ruemenapp Mary Sherman Lucille Thume Mary Sue Wesbro ok Pat Byrne CLASS op 1940 THEiMAElNBSi H ATH LETICS 1939-1940 THE BEST’ Did you fail in the Race ? Did you faint in the spurt Where the hot dust choked and burned ? Did you breast the tape ’midst the flying dirt That the leader’s spikes had spurned ? Did you do your best- Oh, I know you lost. I know that your time was bad. The best of it since the beginning, lad. Is in taking your licking and grinning, lad, If you gave them the best you had. Did your tackle fall short ? Did the runner flash by With the score that won the game? Did it break your heart when you missed the try Did you choke with hurt and shame ? If you did your best- Oh, I know the score; I followed you all the way through . And that is why I am saying , lad, That the best of the fight is staying, lad, And the best of all games is the playing, lad. If you give them the best in you. -—Nelson Robins. CLASS OP 1940 18 THE MARINER FOOTBALL 1939 Robert Nelson Marine City High Schoolfootballteamshavewononlythreefootballgair.es in the last three years. Tne ! 939 Marine City football squad that answered the roll call for the first time under their new Coach, i.obert Catt consisted of nine returning regulars from tne pevious year. 1 ' nes. boys, being mostly Sophomores and Juniors lacked the necessary experience that only ige tan bring. t he boys finally got going by tne latter part ot .he season and defeated Memphis by a scoie of 14 to 13. With only two letter winners graduating Marine t ity should have a big season next year. THE GAMES Last years 0-0 tie with New Haven was charged into a defeat for the Mariners in their first game of the season by the score of 13-6. The next week Marine City p’.ayed at St. Stephens in the first night game ever played by the locals, taking a licking of 15-0. St. Clair handed Marine City its third set back to the tune of 19-0 on the home field. Marin? City traveling t- Marysville, again came home on the small end of the score, Marysville winning 0-6. Marine City played host to Algonac the following Friday. The locals out played their opponents at rushing but Algonac received a few breaks” which enabled them to take home the bacon by a 27- 7 score. Fianallv with a weeks rest due to an open date the Mariners, came through, beating Memphis 14-13. Memphis an out of the county team and champs of their own county dropped their only game of the season to the hard fight- ing Marine City lads. Letter Winners for 1939 Jay DeCou-So homore-Half Back Ed Hustman-Junior Quarter Back Robert Mcrris Junior-Quarter Back Jack Barber Sophomore-Quarter Back Bren wood Arnnld-Sophomcre-Full Back Milton Schutt-Junicr-Half Back Ray S ha kett-Sophomore-Half Back Lloyd Smith-Junior-Center Milton Baker-Junior-End James Eeatt ; e-£ciT rrcra-Cuau ; 1 l . c ' erald Bassett-Sophoinoie ( uid Den Britz-Sophomore-Cua d Maui ice I.eibaert-Juuior-Tackl. Henry Tctzke-Senior-Tack ' e Henry Rankin-Senior-Tackle Blaine Cooper-Junior-End Fred Springborn -Junior-Tackle CLASS OF 1 Mti THE MARINER ' ’ 19 BASKET BALL 193940 Jim Rood Not a letter man was available for the opening of the 193940 basket ball season. Coach Ralph Pfingst had the problem of rebuilding a team from last years second team. The boys, although inexperienced, had a considerable hight advantage, as the average of the starting five was six feet or over. This hight advantage made it possible to break a little more than even for a fairly successful season. Winning seven and losing six. The Mariners placed third in the county league race. Not a man will be lost from the squad for next year, so anticipations are running high. THE GAMES The Mariners opened the season against Lexington with a victory. Score 32 to 28. Milt Baker was high point man with 12 points. Continuing on the victory side the local lads registered the number two win of the season by beating their old rivals Algonac 27-18. High point honors went to Baker with ten. St. Stephens stopped the Mariners victory march by the score of 28 to 25. It was a tough game to lose as the locals showed some flashy basketball and plenty of fight but St. Stephens turned back the threats of the locals to win. Baker was again high point man with 8 points. Eastland high school of Roseville came here th next week with a record of four wins and no defeats but the Marine City boys avenged the previous weeks defeat, by running up a one sided victory 54 to 25. Hustman, Baker, and Vallier with 14 points apiece led the Mariners in scoring. Lexington the week after the Christmas vacation was the next to recieve the spite of the Mariners to the tune of 39 to 19. Vallier lead in scoring with 15 points. St. Clair played their best game of the season the following week by beat- ing Marine City 38 to 29. High point man was Cooper with 13 points. The Locals still showed the affects of the 5t. Clair game and Marysville pulled a surprise by beating them 39 to 30. Liebaert led the scoring by col- lecting 13 points. Marine City had hit a slump and gallantly tried to come out of it but St. Stephens set them down for the second time by a 23 to 17 score. Hustman was high point man with 6 points. (Continued on page 20) eE ss r OF 1940 30 THE MARINER (Continued from pajre 19) The local boys hit the lowest point in their slum p and allowed Eastland to emerge the victor in a rough game played on the too small court at East- land, by a 31 to 23 score. Baker collected 10 points for t 4 h point honors. Fighting back from this stinging defeat the Mariners overpowered Yale 49 to 23. Bill Vallier hit the basket for 15 points fer high scoring honors. • ' ••’’Their high hopes were b’asted the following week when ScClair emerg- ed the victor in a 30 to 21 battle at St. Clair. Hustman Liebaert and DeCou were high with 4 points. - , f Not to be stopped by this the Mariners ran op the high score of the sea- son in shellacing Algonac 55 to 11. Jay DeCou with 15 points led the field in scoring The final game of the season the local boys avenged the earlier defeat giv- Vrthem by Marysville by beating them on their own-floor 45 to 31. Baker was again high point man making a total of 15 points. TOURNAMENT Marine City drew a bye in the first round of the state district tournament a t St. Clair. On the second night the Mariners were matched agianst New Haven, winners over Marysville by a 23, 13 score. The locals started out like real champions and held a 10 to 6 advantage at half time. Due to some tough luck on many shots in the last half New Haven squeezed out a one point victory 16 to 15. Letter Winners Milton Baker-Junior-Forward Bill Villier-Junior-Fr rw?rd Jay DeCou-Sophomore-Center Blaine Cooper-Junior-Guaid Maurice Leibaert-Junior-Guard Ed Hustman-Junioi -Forward Cu; d Jim Beattie-Sophomore-Guard Gerald McKellar-Junior-Forwaid layton Flemming-Sophomore-Guard INTERCLASS TOURNAMENT In the 1940 class tournament the Seniors drew the Sophomores and the Jr. High was matched against the Juniors in the first round of play. The Seniors suprised everyone by giving the-S6phs one of the best games of the tournament, holding the overrated Sophomores 16i(9 ft . While the Juniors w ere v. a king ov r r smaller Jr. High team 42 to 6. vJi? Die final gene was tie c ' assic of the year as the sophmores batt’ed a much ta ' ler Junior team to a standstill for three quarters; only to tire and fade Quickly in the fourth quarter as the Juniors pi t d a comfortable lead of r 5 to Id. Hence, the new school chan pions for 19 0- The Juniors. CLASS OF 1940 THE MARINER 81 TRACK 1940 Over a period of two years, Marine City has won 9 and lest 1 duel track meet. This year the boys placed well up in such meets as the Central State Relays, the County Meet, the Regional Meet, and the State Meet. One senior will be lost by graduation from a squad of 35 boys. The pros- pects for the next few years are very encouraging. Coach Pfingst sent a squad of 35 boys agianst Romeo on a cold rainy day to open the 1940 track season. Due to weather conditions the last 3 events on the program were cancelled. Outstanding achievements were: Liebaerts 45ft. 3in. heave of the shot put and Jay DeCou’s two record breaking feats. Running the high hurdles in 16. Q and the low hurdles in 21.6 for two school records. Score, Marine City 47, Romeo 37. DeCou was high point man with 15 points. In the second meet of the season, the Mariners journeyed to Lake Shore and out-scored the Lake Shoreman 49.5 to 44.5. Bob Bean ran the mile in the excellent time of 5.13.5. Other men who placed well were: Cooper, Boullier, Schackett, Flemming, Arnold, Bogdonavic, Liebaert, and Beach. With a weeks rest due to an open date in the schedule the Mariners met their rival Algonac for the first duel meet between the two schools for a period of ten years or more. No county track team had defeated Algonac’s track team, who were state champions for the past two years, for many years. The Mariners were quite proud of themselves when they did the trick by coming from behind to win the the relay and meet 54 to 50. The outstand- ing boys who won first places for Marine City were: Jay DeCou who gather- ed 12 points to lead the scoring, Liebaert who won the shot put, Bean the mile, Boullier the 880 yd. run, Schackett the broad jump. Coach Pfingst took 15 boys to the Central State Relays on May fourth at Mt. Pleasant. The boys stayed over Friday night and competed in the meet Saturday - placing 6 th out of a field of 33 schools entered. Maurice Liebaert of Marine City took a first place in the shot put by setting a new Relay Record [of 44ft. 6 in. Jay DeCou placed 4th in the high hurdles and fifth in the pole vault. The mile relay team of H. Lozon, H. Beach, R. Shackett and M. Bogdonavic placed fourth, the two mile relay team of E. LaBuhn, D. Barringer, J. Boullier, and B. Bean placed sixth, the shuttle hurdle relay team of B. Arnold, J. Kruschwitz, J. Barber, ?nd J. DeCou placed sixth so did the 880 yd. relay team of Arnold, Liebaert, Flemming, Shackett. As a warm up for the coun-.y meet the Mariners met Richmond and Marysville in a three way meet. The local lads came through by winning twelve first places besides makir g a clean sweep of both hurdles. The final score being Marine City 89 Richn ond 10.5 Marysville 9.5. DeCou lead the scoring for Marine City with 17 points followed by Schackett and Bogdonavic who collected 16 and 14 p. ints respectively. (Continued on page 22) CLASS OF 1940 22 THE MARINER [Continued from page 21) In the County Meet May 11 all th“ boys rme through in fine shape to reall” throw a scare into Algonac defending champions. Algonac finally beating the Mariners in the meet 56 to 54. DeCou of Marine City was the star of the meet taking four first places and breaking two county records in doing so. PeCou set a record in both hurdle events. The high hurdles in the time of 16.3 and the lows in 23.9. He also won the po’e vault and jumped 5’6” to win the high jump. Other first place winners for Marine were:Bean in the mile with the time of 5:14.2 and Liebaret in the shot put with a distance of 43’4”. Other boys who placed well up were Boullier, Nichol, J. Kruschwitz, Cooper, Flemming, Jenkins, Bogdonavic, and LaBuhn. The following Saturday sixteen boys were taken to Ferndale for the regional meet where Marine City placed 4th. Jay PeCou won the pc’ vault, low hurdles, and placed in the high jump. DeCou set a regional track record at Ferndaie in the pole vault in 1939 at 11 feet. Mike Bogdonavic w nt over 9 feet 8 inches to place 2nd in the pole vault and Bob Bean pushed an opponent to a new record in the mile. Bean ran in the remarkable time of 4: 50.2 setting a new school record for that distance. At the State Meet at Lansing Marine City placed 8th in a field of 66 schools entered in Class C. Jay DeCou tied the state record in the pole vault at 11 ft. 6 in. He also placed 6th in the 2C0 yd. Low Hurdles. Mike Bogdonavic also did a nice job in the pole vault but failed to place although he cleared the bar at 10 feet 6 inches. Bob Bean ran another of his excellent races to place him 3rd in the mile and his time was 4:48.2 giving him a new school record for that distance. JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS Under the coaching of Harlen Hall the Juinr High p’ayed two games in football with Algonac. Marine City winning the first game at Algonac 7 to 0 and the game at home 27 to 0. They also enjoyed a successful season in basketball winning three, tying one and losing two. The highlight of the season was in the final game with Algonac in which the boys scored two baskets in the last ten seconds to win the game 20 to 18. The Schedule M.C. Jr. High 16 - St. Stephens 16 M.C. Jr. High 10 - Marysville 16 M.C. Jr. High 25 - Algonac 10 M.C. Jr. High .7 - Marysville 28 M.C. Jr. High 2C - St. Stephens 13 M.C. Jr. High 20 - Algonac 18 CLASS of 1940 THE MARINER 23 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 1939-1940 Then wherefore in these merry days, Should we, I pray, be duller ? No; let us sing some roundelays, To make our mirth the fuller. And, whilest thus inspired we sing, Let all the streets with echoes ring : Woods, and hills, and every thing, Bear witness we are merry. -—George Wither CLASS OF 1940 •24 THE- MARINER STUDENT COUNCIL Henry Rankin The Student Council this year is composed of: president, Dorothy Te rl rre; vice president, v d Hustman; secretary, Pat Byrne; treasurer, Shirley Wood; And to give that extra shove when needed we have Mr. Beauchamp and Miss Jolliffe. All of the class presidents ail those elected to the student council from each class are members. This year the student council really got going and made some good plans for the future, and already some of these have been carried out. The activ- ities so far have been dances, plays given over the public address system, and a novelity cabaret and floor show party at the gym. Along the more serious side of its activities is the revision of the constitut - ion which is one of our greatest needs of our present system. The Secretary has been writing to many A”, B”, and C” schools that also have an active Student Council so as to get seme rew iders fer the benefit of the students and the faculty. One of their main d rties will be controlling and managnig of all of the class elections. This will mean that a student wishing to run for an office in his class will be elected by the papular vote of the whole school in the spring elections. DEBATE Fred Springborn Debate in Marine City High School has been very successful since it has taken up, winning high honors in all years except one. This year, the team walked off with high honors, by defeating Roseville and Richmond twice. The only blot on this record being its defeat by South Lake; however, this defeat was not sufficient to stop them, in spite of it they won their plaque. This year’s team was composed of Carol Jean Booth, Scott Elder, and Fred Springborn. The question was, Resolved, that the Federal Government should own and operate the Railroads.” Marine City would have nothing to be ashamed of, if every year its team could equal the standard set up by this trio. The school recognized this, and awarded them silver debate keys. This is the first time this has been done. With the plaque, the students also received bronze pins from the Detrot Free Press. The season was very difficult for the debaters, because a cnange of coach - es occurred in mid season. Until Christmas time, Mr. T. K. Horton, here for his third year as debate coach, advised the team. At the beginning of the new year, Mr R. F. Beauchan p tcok over, and kd the team to its g a!. CLASS of 1940 THE MARINER 25 GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Helen McCarron The Girls Athletic Association of Marine City High School was formed to provide an athletic program to fit the needs of this high school, to en- courage participation in it, and good sportsmanship. The membership includes all girls from the seventh through the twelfth. They are eligible by simply participating in one activity sponsored by theG . A. A. All girls who earn 5 points a year maintain an active membership, and are entitled to special nrivileges such as earning positions on the teams for play days, visiting games, dances and parties. This organization is governed by a Board of Control, which consists ot a Faculty advisor, Doris Teachout; President Carol Jean Booth; ice-President, Dorothy Terhune; Secretary, Helen McC. rron; Treasurer, Ruth Eberhardt. Sports Managers: Seventh grade, F uth Volker; Eighth grade, Pearl Schult; Nin- th grade, Shirley Hart; Tenth grade, Joyce Miller; Eleventh grade, Doris Larson, Twelfth grade, Anna V alens. Individual Spo-: ts, Dorothy Scott. The awards are presented at the end of the year, are made on the point system. All girls having 2250 points recieve a gold pin 2000 points recieve a Chenille Letter 1900 points recieve a Stripe 1700 points recieve a Small felt letter 1500 points recieve a Certificate Only one girl has accumulated points for a gold pm, 22 for a chenille letter. 54 for a stripe, 2 1 for a felt letter and 10 for a certificate. Hie G.A A. has sponsored the cluerltaceis uriicin.s, tea dances, the Tues. noon Kopper Kanter and pencils with Lo s basketball Schedule. Next year the G.A.A will again sponsor the cheerleaders uniforms. CLASS OF 1940 .26 THE MARINER jj wt . -’ . r . r . a n;t� VARSITY CLUB There has been introduced to the school a new organization, called the Varsity Club. The Var :i y Club was organized by Mr. Catt, January 23, 1940 and consists of boys who have earned an ath ' etic letter award. The purpose of the organization is to make for better sports, to create a wholesome attitude toward athletics, as well as having a good time. So far they have been very active, selling pop and candy at various activ- ities and sponsoring three dances. The proceeds of a benefit dance was do- nated to the school toward the athletic injury fund. The boys are now work- ing toward a weeks outing during the summer months. The present membership which has reached a total of twenty-four con- sists of: Jay DeCou, Edward Hustman, Jim Rood, Jack Foster, Maurice Lieb- aert, Jack Barber, Ervin LaBuhn, Milton Ba ker, Jim Beattie, Henry Rankin, Henry Totzke, Blaine Cooper, Jerry Bassett, Don Britz, Ralph Nichols, Fred Springborn, Ray Shackett, Clayton Flemming, Harley Beach, Milton Schutt Bill Vallier, Gerald McKellar. Bob Tennant and Don Newell. THEME SONGS Henry Rankin Your Feet’s Too Big Betty Quick Beautiful Dreamer Hazel Guldenstein Leaning On The Old Top Rail Lois Tripp You’d Be Suprised Jack Foster Careless Ted Nickel Darn That Dream Carol Booth Dark Eyes Mary Jane David Pinch Me Rita Boulier Angel In Disguise Dona McKay Girl Of My Dreams Bob Tripp Little Old Lady CLASS OF 1940 THE MAR ' fNfiK r 27 SENIOR HI Y Robert Tripp The Hi-Y movement began in 1936 under Mr. Woodby. Mr. Woolby took another position the following year, and the leadership passed to Mr. Chapin, who has lead the movement ever since. Marine City Hi Y sent six delegates to the State Older Boys Conference held in Flint. The six that Marine City sent were Bob Tripp, Fred Springborn. Charles Westrick, Harold Wesbrook, Sidney Duddyand Mr. Chapin. About six weeks later Bob Tripp, Fred Springborn and Mr. Chapin were entertained by the Rotary Club. Bob Tripp and Fred Springborn sooke on the Conference. One of the local stunts ” sponsored by the Hi Y Council was the induct- ion Service held in South Park. This service was held for the different club officers in the Area. The above Council also sponsored a Boy and Girl Con- ference at Croswell. Bob Tripp reported on this conference at the YMCA directors dinner meeting. The officers of the Hi Y for the past year were, Henry Rankin, president; Bob Tripp, vice president; John Kruschwitz, secretary and treasurer; Bob Tripp and Henry Rankin councilmen for the first semester. The second semester was run by Charles Westrick, president; Blaine Cooper, vice president: Fred Springborn, secretary and treasurer; Carl Beier, reporter; and Bob Tripp and Henry Rankin, councilmen. JUNIOR HI Y Clinton Shaw The first meeting of the Junior Hi Y wa held in the high school Feb- ruary eighth, at 7:30. The following officers were elected: president, James McKay; vice president, Harvey Booth; secretary, Thomas Corden; treasurer, Robert Cooper; reporter, Clinton Shaw; Executive Committee: Vernon Farrant, Harold Basney, and Clinton Shaw. Mr. Beauchamp, high school instructor, is advisor title club which has 2} members. i he second meeting was held at Mr. Beauchamps. Games were played and refreshments served and a good time was had by all. On Wednesday, Feb- ruary 22, the initiation ceremony for the Junior Hi Y was conducted by the members of the Senior Hi Y Blaine Cooper, Edward Hastman, Carl Beier, Bid Vallier, Charles Westrick and Fred Springborn. I he bake sale which was held on April 6, was a great success and the money will be used to buy pins for the club members. class of 1940 28 THE MARINER SENIOR GIRL RESERVES Ruth Eberhardt Gracious in Manner, Impartial in Judgement, Ready for Service, Loyal to Friends, Reaching Toward the Best, Earnest in Purpose, Seeing the Beautiful, Eager for Knowledge, Reverent To God, Victorious Over Self, Ever Dependable, Sincere at all Times. This is the code which the Senior Girl Reserves of Marine City High try to live ud to. It is symbolic of what the Girl Reserves try to be. The Girl Reserves was started in Marine City four years ago; Miss Lois Bell, now Mrs. John Stubbs, was first leader of the dub. Mrs. Loren Strong, wife of our commercial t acher, was our next leader. Then Mrs. Booth and Mrs. Weber took over. Miss Winifred Richmond and Miss Ardith Johnson, both high school teachers, are our present counselors. The week of initiation was a week of fun The new members were forced to walk up the steps backwards, wear socks of two different patterns, wear dunce caps and obey the slightest whims of the older members. The formal initiation was held in Ward-Cottrell Gymn sium with our parents and friends present. Refresh- ments were served afterwards. Marin 2 City had the privilege of entertaining the Girl Reserves of the county at a fall conference Hi-Y Boys and Girl Reserves attended the Boy-Girl conference at Croswell. Lois Tripp and Helen McCarron were chosen del- egates to a Girl reserve conference in Battle Creek, from where they brought back much interesting and useiui information. A splash party was held in the Y Pool in Port Huron in February; it wa; a thrill to go swimmir.g in mid-winter. The Hi Y boys entertained the Girl Reserves at a combined party in th high school. The group par g songs, p’ayed games, danced and enjoyed them- selves. A pot luck lunch was served. Another social activity was a taffy-pull. The Girl Reserves sponsored a dance, and the money made took the entire group to a show in Port Huron. At present the Reserves are making scrap books for use in a children ' s hospital. Plans are also being made for the banquet held in honor of the girls leaving the club. CLASS OF 1940 THE MARINER 29 THE LOG Jim Corden The Log is Marine City High School’s newspaper. It was originated in February, 1940, by Mr. Robert Beauchamp, Journalism instructor. Along with the newspaper, the staff, composed of, seniors, juniors, and sophomores study journalistic methods in writing, orgrganizirg and acquiring material. The first editor of the log was Scott Elder, sophmore class president. Because of his participation in speech activities, which required much prep- aration, Scott gave up the editorsnip, which was then assumed by Fred Springborn and James Corden, Juniors. Other members of the staff are Henry Rankin and Edward Hustman, class editors; Paulia Brewer, club editor; Virginia Watson and Mary Ticknor, de- partment edit rs; Helen McCarron, girl’s sports editor; Bill Valher, business manager; Lewis Jenkins, Janet Bell, Ruth Eterhardt, Mary Ellen Harrison, Wallace Blake, and Milton Baker reporters. Special credit must be given to Joyce Galvin. Harriet Carman, Shirley Glidden, typists. Marianna Diem, Esther We brook, and John Bell original staff members, dropped out in mid- semester because of other activities. They are to be ccrrrr.ended on their fine work while on the staff. The Log was supported wholeheartedly by the whole high school, but bigger things are expected for next year, when it is hoped it will be printed instead of mimeographed. HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Thi High Scho ' M Mixed Chorus is composed of students from the ninth through the tw fth graces. This . ear the chorus has sixty members, The high )..ic of 1 1 ; ye r was th : Annual County Voice Festival which was held in Port Huron March 6. Seven senoo ' s par.icipated in the Festival, and altogetner there were 750 voices in the massed chorus. Guest director was liaratn Van Deuisen, picifesui cf music at the University of .Michigan A.ioiner teature of the school year was the Spring Concert, May 24, in which both the orchestra and the chorus tcok part. CRCHESTRA The orchestra this year numbers fifteen and meets after school three days a week. Marine City was host again this year to the Orchestra Festival which took piace April 10 in the new Ward-Cottrell Gymnasium. The mass- ed orchestra was comprised of 150 students from six schools; Algonac, Yale, Marysville, St. Clair, Memphis, and Marine City. The guest conductor was Conway Peters, of Album College. The orchestra has progressed nicely, and we anticipate big things frem it next year. CLASS of 1940 30 THE MARINER ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS 1939-40 Friday Nov. 10 The program, which was in charge of Miss Richmond, opened by the school singing God Bless America”. The salute to the flag followed. Leroy Riffenburg and Virginia Watson each presented a speach, followed by music by the girls quartette, and poems by Ruth Eberhardt and Hc- ' en VcCarron. The program ended by the whole school singing World War Songs. Friday Nov. 24 A State Police officer from Lansing gave a talk and afterwards showed a movie showing the training of a State trooper aud his subsequent duties. He gave us a comprensive view of crimes most often committed and what the State Trooper does to prevent the crimes and apprehend the criminal. Friday Dec. 7 Through the influence of Miss T eachout we had the p’easure of a talk on tuberculosis and health by Princess Watassa. Friday Dec. 22 The Christmas Program was in charge of Miss Baird and Mr. Chapin. Miss Baird gave a short Holy Play in which 8th graders participated, and Mr. Chapin had charge of distributing the gifts. Wednesday Feb. 21 Marysville brought her band to Marine City and gave the student body 45 minutes of fine entertainment. Friday March 15 Mrs. Fairchild presented two plays- -one Books Go on Forever” and the other on courtesy. Thursday March 30 Algonac presented us with a play and several renditions by the girls sextett. Monday April 1 This was a religious assembly - Dr. Zoler’s America Back To God Quar- tet sang songs and each member of the quartet gave a talk. Wednesday April 3 Through the efforts of Mr. Pfingst we were shown i reel of the 19?2 Olympics. Friday April 5 The program opened by singing. Mr. Pierce Mcl outh read a script on the meaning of Army Day. There was a salute to the flag and dismisstd by singing World War Songs. Monday April 15 The G .A .A. rented a film on golf which was shown to the assembly by Mr. Anderson. Tuesday April 16 St. Clair gave Marine City a new kind of exchange program, a minstrel show. Everybody in the student body enjoyed the shew vcr n uch. CLASS OF 1940 THE MARINER 31 SENIOR WHOOPEE NIGHT Lois Tripp On Friday night, April 19, 1940, in the Marine City High School was held the biggest social event of the year, the Senior Carnival. Approximately four hundred people attended the gala affair. Total profit for the Seniors was $165.00. Among the concessions were; motion pictures of the seniors in action and the Labor Day parade; Grandmother’s picture album, in which pupils pan- tomimed in costume ; a shooting gallery; dart throwing; p nny - throwing; the Hall of Terror, a n ong whose spccky attraction v, as a poke frcm a charged wire and a skeleton; fortune- telling; a tea room where refreshments were served and in which there was dancing for 5 cents; a fish pond; an am- ateur show in which pupils contested for prizes; boxing and wrestling mat- ches; and a Picture Gallery of the seniors in by gone dr.vs. In addit ion there was a bake sale, the left-over goods of which were auctioned at the end of the evening. A big raftle of goods donated by the merchants of our town and a door prize were also major attractions of the evening. At ten thirty, decorated by streamers of serpentine and accompanied by the din of noisemakers the crowd traipsed over to the high school gym and danced until the stroke of twelve to the acccn panirrent of the high school band. FRESHMEN SKATING PARTY Shirley Wood On January 13th the Freshmen Class held a skating party. It was a great success as almost the entire class was there. Counting the guests we num- bered sixty five. We started at the upper bridge and skated up Belle River about four miles and some even venturtd another mi ' e. Upon returning we gathered at Corden’s and bought hot drinks which helped thaw our frozen fingers and toes. SOPHOMORE DANCES Ruth Eberhardt The Sophomores have had two very successful dances during this school year. One of the hignlights during the holiday season was the Sophomore Mis- tletoe Dance, shortly before Christmas. The mistletoe, hanging from the ceil- ing and over the entiar.ce, nade tl.irgs inieiesting. Christmas pine trees formed the rest of the decorations. Thomas’ orchestra played. A large crowd attended the dance given January 19. Thomas orchestra piayed at tnis dance also. The oophmorea snould be congralated on the way in which they worked togecne. in a fine spirit of cooperation. CLASS OF 1940 32 THE MARINER J-HOP James Corden The J-Hop, biggest task ever undertaken by this year’s Juniors, turned nut to be one of the biggest events of the year. It was given the night of April 5, 1940. Although the crowd that attended was not as big as was expected, expenses were covered. The financial end of the affair was forgotten, because all who did attend had a wonderful time. The juniors were glad, because they had made a name for themselves - they showed they could conduct a big event successfully. The maestro for the evening was Norm Whiting, whose band is popular throughout the Thumb and River District. His swing tunes and sweet refrains were enjoyed by all. The decorations, a major worry at first, were the best ever planned by a Marine City High School group. They consisted of a false ceiling, a number of nautical lamps, and a stage made in the order of a pilot house. The colors of crepe paper used were French blue, azure blue and white. The Junior class, as a whole, should be commended on it’s showing of co- operation, but there were four individuals who stood out especially. They were Mr. Hall, Junior advisor; Mr. Beauchamp, member of the faculty, who willingly helped; Ed. Hustman, Junior president, who showed fine leadership; and Charles Westrick, general chairman, who did all the planning for the decorations. The advertising was in charge of Carl Beier. Taking everything into consideration the J - Hop was a great success, and Marine City should be proud of the 1940 Junior class. JUNIOR HALLOWEEN DANCE The Juniors put on their funniest costumes and treated the rest of the school to a swell dance. Howard Thomas’ orchestra furnished the music and a good time was had by all. January 22 nd. Dance The Juniors started another string of dances and really instituted the dances as a weekly event. This dance was a great success, the music being furnished by Smith’s orchestra from Port Huron. CLASS OF 1940 THE MARINER 33 A WORD FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT Floyd Boughner It has been several years since a Marine City graduating class has attempted to put out an annual I recently had occasion to look through the last one to be issued, which bore the title Mariner” and the date 1925. I have a very vivid recollection of this edition of the Mariner— several had preceded it by the same name. My own daughter was on the editorial staff, which, perhaps, in part accounts for my vivid recollection. This particular edition ot the Mariner started out with the early history of Marine City. Next it contrasted the Marine City of that time with Marine City as it used to be. The early pioneers who made history were passed in review. The schools of years gone by were compared with those expected in the future. Then a prophecy for the future of Marine City was offered. A second section of this annual was given over to photographs of the twenty-two members of the graduating class. After each name was the nick- name by which each member of the class was known, together with pertinent excerpts concerning their school life. Following this was to be found group pictures, class rolls, and all sorts of jokes and humorous situations relating to their school life. They closed by giving a long list of the alumni, grouped according to their years of graduation. One of the things that helped to make the memory of the last Mariner vivid was its cost. As I recall it this was an item of nearly eight hundred dollars. Such an expense was far greater than any expected revenues from the sale of th j several individual copies. Some way had to be found to make up the deficit. The method in vogue at that time was to ask the several business and professional men of the city to sponsor the undertaking as a sort of good will ad ' ert sement. Accordingly, in this Mariner of 1925 we find seventy -five busi- ness and professions listed as sponsors in its early pages. CLASS OF 1940 34 THE MARINER I can well understand how an annual such as this one, with its class rolls, and particularly the photographs of the seniors, together with so much mater- ial of an intimate and a personal nature constitutes a memory tcok that might be very dear to any one in the future. How easy for one in days to come to relive many of the scenes of his school lifa. This desire to be able to relive our school days in the future is probably our main reason for going to all this trouble and expense of having school annuals. As a consequence we find the class of 1940 reviving the idea. This time the cost will not be nearly so gre t. The merchants will thus be saved from an experience that always seemed to me unfair to them. Present day methods enable schools to have annun ' s that contain all and mere than those of the former cost. Our own printing department has contributed much to this possibility. Perhaps this is the p ' ace to mention a few matters of great general im- portance that will not be referred to elsewhere First of all I want to men- tion that this is the first year that the superb new Ward-Cottrell School has been in use. We here in Marine City are so exceedingly proud of this new school. Its facilities, more particularly the gymnasium, have been in almost constant use by the general public. The magnificent Ward-Cottrell Park ad- jacent to it enables the school to be of still greater value. The moving picture outfit and public address system, which were purchased as a part of the equipment of the new school, have supplemented its facilities so splendid- ly that we can boast of a school plant that is well nigh ideal. We look forward to many years of excellent service from such facilities. In closing I want to expressour appreciation to the class of 1940 for your contribution to the school life for the last four years. You have shown a fine spirit of cooperation. You possess iniative and insight. We are going to miss you next year, but we shall still be keenly interested in what you continue to do. Our prayers shall go with you. CLASS OF 1940 THE MARINER 35 JOKES Don’t worry if your grades are low And your rewards are few Remember that the mighty oak Was once a nut like you. CLASS OF 1940 36 THE MARINER CAN YOU IMAGINE: Mr. Boughner whistling in the halls? Mr. Anderson telling a joke about a Frenchman ? Mr. Chapin talking fast ? Mr. Beauchamp not giving partifes in his classes for every special occasion ? Mr. Pfingst called Pinkie” by all ? Mr. Hall admitting he’s wrong in any Math class ? Mr. Strong talking loud enough for everyone to hear him ? Miss Jolliffe coaching the Boys’ Basketball Team ? Miss Baird being quiet in library ? Miss Johnson without her personality smile for all ? Mrs. Fairchild sliding down the fire escape ? Miss Richmond without a crowd of Junior males surrounding her ? Mrs. Hall forgetting to give two days’ homework for one day to the already overworked Seniors ? Miss Teachout not exercising her vocal chords sixth hour to the distress of certain Seventh graders ? Miss Schaur mixing chemicals instead of foodstuffs ? Mr. Catt without a high forehead ? Anyone getting in school before o ne o’clock ? The basses in Boys’ Glee Club singing bass instead of soprano ? T he Boys’ Basketball Team winning the county trophy ? Henr Rankin about a hundrtd pounds lighter? Carol Jean Booth a peroxide blonde? John Kruschwitz without that he-he-he” of his? Dona Jean McKay not worrying about her weight? Ele ner Bachler jitterbuggin’ ? Rita Boullier answering a question in Sociology class ? Ruth Broadbent without a cud of gum ? Harriet Ann Carman in high neel pumps ? Grace ( hriste without her knees showing ? CLASS OF 1940 THE MARINER 37 Joan CTnnii gham v ilhout a rifce of 1 er sicter’s clcthirg c r ? Miry Jane David without that far away ' ook in her eyes? Marianna Diem introducing heis If somecre? Edwina Ditzel talking about any town but A ' gonac ? Shirley Faucher without Helen Smith in tow ? Wanda Graves with Henry Totzke’s voice ? I cel Guldenstein without a da ? Betty Hale without her Sophomore shadow ? Elaine Langell talking abort anything cr anybody but Bill? Helen Lezotte riding in any kind of a car besides that If 28 ‘Chevie’? Norma Lezotte without a red hair on her shoulder? Roberta McCausland with long curls? Betty Quick with a boyish bob ? Fern Smith sitting still when she hears that certain automobile horn ? Marion Smith letting a j ear pass without throwing a swell party for the crowd ? Helen D. Smith without a bow in her hair ? Lois Tripp about five foot two ! Anna Waelens not chasing after promising young swains? Esther Wesbrook smiling without Bob M. arouno ? Carl Brenner on a date with G. C. ? Kenneth Browning waltzing? Jack Foster passing a Chemistry test under his own power? Robert Nelson keeping awake in English class? Theodore Nickel in a room full of girls? Leroy Riffenburg doing a rhumba? Henry Totzke without a sullen disposition? Robert Tripp without a comeback? John Bell with his English done on time? WE CANT ! ! ! CLASS OF 1940 38 THE MARINER A REFORT FROM OUR PSYCHOANALYST NAME AGE DISPOSITION Chick Brenner 100 Jacky Foster Doubtful Krushy Kruschwitz Old enough to know better Baby face” Nelson Guess Ted Nickel Rheumatic Hank Pankin Kiddish Riffie Riffenburg Grown up Flank Totzke .0 5 Bob Tripp Reckless Bottle’ Bell Can’t Decide BRAIN CAPACITY Frisky Sophisticated 1 lb. java x-2 Elinor Bachler Carol Jean Booth Rita Boullier Ruth Broadbent Harriet Carman Grace Christie 66 Suits her Middle 6.5 Unknown Varying Joan Cunningham Marriageable Mary Jane David Marianna Diem Winnie Ditzel Shirley Faucher Wanda Graves Hazel Guldenstein Dona Jean McKay Iggy” Langell Lois Tripp Ken Browning Roberta McC us Norma Lezotte Helen Lezotte Betty Quick Marion Smith Helen Smith Fern Smith Esther Wesbrook Betty Hale Anna Waelens 66 Guess 8.6 16.0 Young Too Old Guess Sweet 16 Unkcwn Young ind 20 Very 15.1 Innocent 20 30 You Guess Middle Old Sweet 16 Sweet Dream Boy Harmless Nc isy Mi’d Sour Unmanageable Oh! so so Safe Resourceful Moody Average We Wonder Giggling Loveable Lazy Unusual Winning Scotch Sweet As good as Fiery Lovable Plenty Mccdy cccttcoi: Dream y Sunny Argedic Average Retiring OK. Sweet Average Red” Fnough 1 rd. Nobody knows 1 fathom Absolutely FAULT Bash fulness Necking Ah” Sleeping Harmless Seme Undeveloped 0x1-? 1 Ton ????? Some Genius 2 x n - 0 Ask her Good Changeable A Few Passable 1 qt. - 1 pt. Growing She Get’s A’s Enuff for 2 Passive 1 Brain 1 Biain Undeveloped ( lb. $ ! ? eft) X 2 tsp. Questionable Nobr dy knows Some Unknown Passable Too Noisy Too big around Using Big Words Grumbling Combing Hair Old Jokes Boys Sailor Boys Hard to tell ' Brownie’ Tallness Short Dresses Too Cute Kenny Bob” Mt. Pleasant Silence Tallness Dates Dancing Boys Bashfulness Ruthie” Hard to tell Red” Harvey” Poetry Flirting Dignity ' Shirley’ Dates Art C. Thinking bright things CLASS OF 1940 THE MARINER 39 JOKES Mr. Anderson of the faculty was attending a dinner the other night. . Will you pass the nuts please?” ask- ed a lady at his side. Yes, I suppose so, but I should flunk most of them.” Do you smoke?” No I don’t smoke.” Drink?” No.” Neck?” No.” Well what do you do 0 ’ I tell lies.” SOLITUDE The mocn was high, the road was dark, a perfect place to stop and park. I gave a sigh, I gave a moan; I cursed the fates-I was alone. NOT THE SAME Don Newell: Reverse and back al- ways meap the same, don’t they, fa- ther?” By no means son. The more re- verses a man has in business, the less backing he can get.” DEFINITION Father: The kin you We to touch. Mr. Boughner: Didn’t you have a sister in this course last year?” Student: No sir, it was I. I’m tak- ing it over again.” Mr. Boughner: Extrodinary resem- blance though-extraordinary. Harry surprised me by saying we were going to France on our honey- moon.” How nice, and how did he spring it on you?” He said as soon as we were married’ he would show me where he was wounded in the war. Mr. Hal!: John, define a circle.” John K.: A round line, without any kinks in i + , joined ?t the end so’s you can’t find where it started.” SCHOOL TRAFFIC SIGN Do not kill the children Wait for the teacher. HALF A D HALF Joyce Galvin: Sometimes you seem so menly and other times absurdly effeminate. Why is it?” Bob Tennant: Heredity, you see half of my ancestor were men and the other half w ert women.” CLASS OF 1940 40 THE MARINER JOKES Mr. Pfingst’s most famous saying To be successful financially, money plays a great part.” WHICH is WHICH Mr. Catt: It says here that the earthworm is the farmer’s best friend.” Jerry Bassett: I thought it was a politician up for re-election!” God protects the working girl, --If work she is not shirking. But, who protects the fellow That the working girl is working? Indications The helpless craft had been drift- ing in the open sea for several days. One of the sailors peering over the side cried out: cheer up, boys, we’re not far from civilization there’s a floating mine off our bow.” Rankin. Yes, Sir, that medicine sure is powerful. Best stuff we have for the liver. Makes ya peppy.” Customer; Well, can you give me any specific reference - 1 mean people who have taken it with good results.” Rank: Well, there was an old man living next to us who took the medicine for two years.” Cus: Does it help him?” Rank: He died last week.” Cus: Oh I see.” Rank: But they had to teat his liver with a stick for three days after he died before they could kill it.” Miss Baird: Now pass all your pa- pers to the end of the row and have a carbon sheet under each one so I can correct all the mistakes at cr.ce.” It was a nice day in Russia. Well, anyway, as nice as any days get now under Communism. One member of the party met the other and said: Nice weather we’re having, Com- rade.” The other Communist wasn’t quit so optimistic. He shook his head and said: Yes, but the rich are having it too!” Both Would Lose Motorman (after accident). If you’d been killed then, man, I couldn’t have kept my job!” Victim: Well, I’d have lost mine, too.” Then there was the woman who was more than a little interested in after life. She married four times: first a banker, then an actor, then a minis- ter, than an undertaker. You know, One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and for to go. Bob Morris: What’s the difference between a bus and a taxi?” Esther W. (innocently ) : I don’t know.” Bob: Good! We’ll take a bus.” C’M ON UP What is a home without a mother ' : ” asked Jack Foster. Well,” replied Alice, I am to.iite.” CLASS of 1940 SSL- ksK =?fe g ggSg3g SBP 3B V in i JU .-MggggP SSSS isJB? §Se ‘ P c av er � : i-3 SSlS V s fe? ' ' ■ -a . - -- — - i r 1 v _