Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1948 volume:

wii tA Uf-t—k iQnnual tafoj 1st Row- Shirley Adame-Snoopy Columnist; Harry Krajewskl-Eighth Or. Rep.} Audrey Klmble-Jr. Claas rep.; Lloyd Harrlngton-Cartoonlst; John Cushman, Mary Arbanas,- Business Managers 2nd Row- Doria Muraford-Oirla Sporta Rep.; Elaine IXistin-Sr. Claas Rep gene Hall-Activity Reporter; Doris Taft-Head Typist; Bonnie Gage-Assistant Editor; Conrad Burket-Edltor 3rd Row- George Geissel-Soph. Class Rep.} Donald Tallman-Fresh. Class Rep.} Jerome Harrington-Boys Sports; Bob Fee-Seventh Gr. Rep.} Joel Camp-bell-Boya Sports; Dean Rix-F.F.A. Rep.; Miss Abbott To Miss Abbott to express gratitude for her understand lng patience, and helpfulness In editing this yearbook and the Midcat Journal, the staff members make this dedication Roatd ofa dd ducat Lon The Mattawan School Board of Education la comprised of President Hubert Rix, Secretary Charles McNeill Sr., Treasurer Frederick Olson, Trustee Theodore Frommanr and Trustee Rea Bates. An attempt In a limited space will be made to explain a part of the board s work by showing where It has been placing major emphasis and attention during the past two years. Faced with ever changing financial programs on the State level as well as on the home front the board has, not with out difficulties at times, ber-n able to keep all accounts and school funds solvent and sound. The board has served In many extra sessions of special meetings of their own and of the entire district to engineer and with the people s help complete the annexing of adjoining school territories nearly doubling Its size and in raising the district valuation from $.750 000 to $1,665,000. The board is at present fully aware that due to Increases in pupil numbers and responsibilities now assumed that soon more room space must be made available. Tentative plans for the future probably would Include more shop space, more classroom space and a larger cafeteria room Three teachers were added for the present year, and two new fields in the curriculum. Music and Physical education. So, It seems, that the board la exerting a constant pressure in the direction of a better school and in school progress. We applaud them generously. Seated from left to right: Mr. Eates, Mr. Olson, Mr. McNeill, Mr. Rix and Mr. Frommann. a Manley Van Voorhees Superintendent, seems convinced that not all superintending can be done from a desk chair and is very busy here, there, and everywhere, conferring with staff members, co-educators and the public In trying to get to the bottom of the educational process, and In promoting educational opportun'ty. He seems insistent that our school shall put out educational tra nlng comparable with the very best. Kenneth Pearson, High School Principal, and Vocal Music Instructor graduated from Western Michigan College and became our Principal. He is doing an exceptionally good piece of work in working with the teachers and pupils on curricular problems. In Vocal Music he has succeeded definitely in drawing together mixed groups of music people who work hard in class and seem to really enjoy their public appearances. His goal would be that each High School child who wishes to, may have two full years of music training with classroom time equivalent to that of academic subject matter. ■QdmLni.it ration 1st Row- Hazel Mau - th Grade; Dola Vaught-Kindergarden; Coral Hitson-6th Grade; Laura Moyle- th and 6th Grades; Margaret Morgan-Engllsh and Band; Dorothy Lundy-Kome Economics; Irene Ryan-Helper of Kinder-garden and 1st Grade 2nd Row- Pauline Abbott-Commercial; Grace Meulenberg-Fourth Grade; Beatrice Carter-English; LaVorgne Fuller-Jrd Grade; Ruth Passmore-2nd Grade Marion Bills-Junior HiKh;Beulah Howe-5rd and Uth Grade; Ruth Breed 2nd and 3rd Grade; Lillian Swanson-Mathematics; Lola Forbes - 1st Grade 3rd Row- Edward Rupp - Agri«; Robert Lundy - History and English; Kenneth Pearson-High School Principal and Music; Manley VanVoorhees-Super-intendent. History and Languages; Maurice Persing-Coach; Virgil Kwast-Scienee; George Peer-History and Shop Student (Council 1st Row- Mary Jo Pierce, Sheldon Weed, June Shon, Lois Kimble 2nd Row- James Fitzpatrick, Bob Fee, Conrad Burket, George Geissel, Clyde Mumford 3rd Row- Harry Krajewski, Don Tallman, Jerome Harrington The Student Council consists of two representatives from each class. Junior and Senior High. This year we have tried to understand the students view point and to interest them and to make them more appreciative of the school and its activities• A newspaper staff for the school paper the Wildcat Journal was maintained, roll call system set up. These are some of the things which were set forth with the help and cooperation of the students to make Mattawan a more independent and better school. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS PRESIDENT---------------------Sheldon Weed VICE PRESIDENT----------------Conrad Burket SECRETARY-----------------------June Shon ADVISOR------------------ -------Mr. Pearson CONRAD BURKET Student Counoil Pres. Fr. Class F• F. A• Jr. Staff Editor Football IV Basketball IV Baseball IV Track IV Ha who Is honest Is happy. Mr. Pearson Advisor CLYDE MUMFORD President F. F. A. Pres. Junior Play Student Counoll Football IV Basketball IV Baseball IV Traok IV If It be an honest task, do It with an honest will. PATRICIA FRENCH Seoretary Junior Play Commercial Horre Eo. 1 There Is only one proof of ablllty--action. ELIZABETH MILLER Treasurer Home Ec. II Commercial Junior Play Ha who outs his own wood warms himself twice. MAROENE HALL Vloe President Sec. St. Counoll Basketball Home Ec. II Junior Play Senior Play Pres. Jr. Class Journal Staff Mixed Chorus Charm Chorus The only thing we’ll have to fear. Is fear Itself. Mr. Peer Advisor MARY AR3ANAS RICHARD DEliEAMMER Jr. and Mirror Staff Commercial Home Ec« II Basketball I Senior Flay It is better to be happy than wise. F. F. A. Silence Is one reat art of conversation. FATSY BAIR Student Council Cheer Leader Mixed Chorus Charm Chorus Senior Flay Treas-Jr. Class Entered Sr. Year Live and Learn. NORMA BELL Sports Treas. Jr. Class Junior klay Senior rlay Home Ec. Ill Commercial Choir Now comes rest. JOEL CAMPBELL Jr. Staff-Sports Ed. Football To worry little, to study less is my idea of happiness. ROBERT DEHHAMMkh F. F. A. Track We can do more ood being Oood than in any otner way. ELAINE DUSTIN Basketball II Glee Club Jr. Staff-Sr. Rep. Home Ec. II Commercial Senior Flay It is better to fall short of a high mark than reach for a low one. f BONNIE GAGE Basketball II Glee Club Journal Staff-Assistant Ed. Commercial Home Ec. II I've Just be’ un to fi ht. THELMA OEISSEL DOLORES GREOURICH Home Ec. Ill Commercial Olee Club Love oonquers all. ELLEN GOLDSMITH Home Eo. Ill Commercial She Uvea content end envies none. V Majorette Seo. Soph. Class Home Ec. II Mixed Chorus Charm Chorus Nothing succeeds like 8U0C68S• DONALD GRIMM P. P. A. Football IV Baseball III Traok I Junior Play Senior Play Whatever Is worth doing at all Is worth doing well. JOSEPHINE GOLDSMITH Home Eo. Ill Glee Club Always look ahead and never behind. LLOYD HARRINGTON Sec. Freshman Class Pres. Soph. Class Sec. Junior Class Football IV Basketball IV Traok IV Journal Staff Commercial Mixed Chorus I will not retreat a single Inch, and I will be heard. JOSEPHINE HUNT Glee Club Home Eo. Ill Grumblers never work and workers never grumble. LILLIE JAMISON Home Ec• III Commercial Soph Play Happiness Is not perfected until It la shared ROBERT KRAJEWSKI P. P. A. Football Basketball IV Baseball IV Traok I It isn't a crime to be short, only a nuisance• JANES JEFFRIES Football IV Basketball II Baseball IV Track II P. P. A. Senior Play The old believe everything; the middle aged suspect everything the young know everything DOROTHY MARKLE Home Ec. Ill Commercial Qlee Club Don't put off tomorrow what you oan do today LA VBNA JEFFRIES Vloe-Pres. Jr Class Basketball Olee Club Home Ec. Ill Commercial Junior Play Senior Play Don't Judge the mind by th size of the body. ROY MOYLE Trees P. P A. Band Sr. Play Soph. Year Live for something. LA VETA JEPPRIE3 Student Council Senior Play Commercial Home Ec. Ill Olee Club Basketball Be always sure your're rlght--then go ahead. DORIS MUMFORD P. P. A. Oueen Basketoall Junior Play Olee Club Home Ec. II Commercial Vlce-Pres. Fr. Class Jr. Staff-Sports Ed. P. T. A. Rep Look one step forward and secure that step. EDNA MYERS Horn Bo. I Basketball Mixed Chorus Charm Chorus Junior Play All that glitters la not gold. DORIS TAFT Commercial Home Eo. 11 Clee Club Basketball 11 Majorette Journal Staff No one la beat till he cults. BLAINE NBMBRB Olee Club Home Bo. Ill Basketball Commerolal Hitch your wagon to a star.” RENA TIMBER Home Eo. II Commercial Think twloe before you apeak onoe. DEAN RIX Pootball II Basketball IV Baseball III Journal Staff P. P. A• Senior Play Few are the things In school I have done. But you don't have to be Einstein to have fun RAMONA UNDERWOOD Home Bo. II Commerolal Experience la the best teacher. RAYMOND SOKOLOWSKI P. P. A. Reporter Pootball III Basketball III Baseball III Traok I A little Is better than nothing. JACK OLSON Entered last sen. Sr. year LARRY WILKINSON C.H.S. News Staff Football Basketball Camera Club Entered Sr. Year No work la done without accomplish ment. (2lau 1Hlitoiij We the graduates of I9I4.8 started our High School days at Mattawan, on September 8, 19UC- As Freshmen there were 58 In our class. For our Class Advisor we had Mrs. Slaughter our Biology teacher. As Freshmen we were lucky, because they had no initiation that year. We elected class officers after returning fran grape harvest, around October 23rd. Our officers were President-Conrad Burket. Vice President-Doris Mumford, Secretary-Lloyd Harrington, and Treasurer-Patrlcia Mack. In the fall of the year we had a skating party at Joners Nob on Big Rock Road, but because of poor weather, only a few people attended. On September 10, 19I4.5 we started our second year at High School, with an enrollment of 37 in our class. We elected class officers on October 8th, with Lloyd Harrington as President, Margene Hall as Vice President, Delores Grgurich as Secretary, and lone Alexander as Treasurer. Our Class Advisor was Miss Smith On October 23 we had a Halloween party at the High School gym,but it didn’t fare out so well We ended our Sophomore year with a picnic at Eagle Lake. On September 9 1914-6, there was an enrollment of lp6 Juniors. On September 30th. we elected class officers. They were as follows: Margene Hall-President, La Vena Jeffries-Vlce President, Lloyd Harrington-Secretary, and Norma Bell-Treasurer. Our Student Council Members were Margene Hall and Donald Parrish For our Class Sponsores we had Miss Abbott, Mrs. Blalock and Mr. Simmons. We ordered our class rings on November 8th. and received them April 17th. Our Junior Play, Double Exposure, was given on November 15 with Mr. Peer as Director, the cast Included Doris Mumford, Edna Myers, Clyde Mumford, Norma Bell, Donald Grlmn June Klein, Margene Hall, Donald Parrish, La Vena Jeffries, and Patricia French, with the help of two Seniors, Dick Bishop and Donald Atherly. James Jeffries was stage manager. We also elected Queen Candidates for the F. F. A. Fair, they were La Veta Jeffries and Doris Mumford Doris won the Candidacy, On May 10, we gave the Prom in honor of the Seniors It was based on a Mexican theme. The Decorations consisted of cactus, Mexican dummies, parrots, vines clinging to the walls and to the open patio set up for the orchestra For the banquet the waitresses wore Mexican skirts and blouses and the waiters wore dark suits. The tables were decorated with minature cactus, the programs were made up to represent Mexican water jugs We marched with the Seniors at Baccalaureate on May 28 and also at Commencement on May 30th On September 8, 1914-7 we Seniors entered school for our final year, with a class of 1$2 pupils We elected class officers October 12, with Clyde Mumford as President, Margene Hall as Vice President, Patricia French as Secretary and Betty Miller as Treasurer Our Student Council member was Conrad Burket and our Class Advisor was Mr. Peer. Queen representatives were Doris Taft and Mary Arbanas• We had our pictures taken at Powell Studio on September 29 and received them on November 12 We gave a Sadie Hawkins dance in honor of Thanksgiving on November 21 and raffled off a turkey. So far this year we regret losing five of our classmates, Donna Sherburn, Alice Whipple, Dale Lamb, Donald Parrish, and Kenneth Stratton. We extend our congratulations to the marriages of Alice Whipple, Donna Sherburn and Kenneth Stratton. We are now looking forward to our Senior Play, Senior Trip, the Prom which the Juniors will give in our honor, and last but not least. Baccalaureate and Commencement (2laa fit ophecij Dear June; % Lately I have seen many of our classmates of 48 and Ithought that you might enjoy hearing about them. So here goes: Mary Arbanas is now the Dean of Women at the Black Hills Agriculture College,and doing very well. I heard that Connie Burket (known in college as Bonebreaker Burket), has hung his Chiropractor shingle out in New York. Patsy Bair is now the manager of Grant's Department store in Lawton and she soon hopes to marry the head floorwalker. Richard Derhammer just took the new Job as swimming instructor at the Y. W. C. A. He thinks the work is very interesting. Elaine EXistin has added eighty more acres of grapes and planted another pickle crop on her huge farm called Dustin’s Dusty Acres . A letter from our new and distinguished congressman Joel Campbell stated that Bob Krajewski was nominated to run for the presidency in the convention last week even though he is five years too young. Congressman Campbell is trying to amend the Constitution for his friend. Arthur Murray happened to see Ralph Gotham dancing the Rhumba at the Stork Club last month, with Margaret O’Brien and hired him as a dance instructor. Lloyd Harrington has recently taken Frankie’s place on the Hit Parade and in his spare time is designing those hats known as Harrington’s Fantasies. Sonja Henie was at Texas Corners (a suburb of Kalamazoo), a short time ago to visit Crooked Lake. While there she saw a dashing, handsome man flashing by on the ice. It was hay Sokolowski of course. She admired him so much that he now has a contract with her for the Ice Follies. Clyde Mumford who up to last week was a motorcycle cop, has nowtaken over a service station which used to be called Spikes , but now is called El Morrocco. Doris Mumford has given up raising orchids in her florist shop and now instead is raising little Weeds . I see that Elaine Newbre has given up her stunt flying in Florida and now has settled down with the president of T. W. A. Airlines. I saw a ravenhaired beauty working at a tavern in Hawaii a short time ago. It was none other than our blonde bombshell Dolores Gregurich. Ellen and Josephine Goldsmith are still singing on Gene Autry's program. They say the way the girls harmonize and yodel on Oklahoma Hills is really swoony. Bonnie Gage is still acquiring fame as a F. B. I. agent in Washington. For a short time she was Editor of the New York Times. It seems that Farma11 tractor sales have goneup 90 since Pat French was appointed head of the sales department. Thelma Geissel has opened a dress shop in Mattawan now. She made her name working in Hollywood for M. G. M. as a dress designer,so she thought she would bring some style to Mattawan. Roy Moyle recently created a new hair style in his beauty parlor at Paw Paw called Magical Madness . The other day visiting the circus we caught our old classmate Rena Timmer's act. She is the most popular tight rope walker. La Vena and La Veta Jeffries were at the circus too, but not as spectators, they have the title now of being the only twins in the world to have the total weight of 976 pounds. Robert Derhammer rang the doorbell at my house yesterday, you know, he’s getting to be such a high pressure salesman with that smooth line, that I couldn't get a word in edgewise. Up until last month Doris Taft was the hesd Physical instructor for The Charles Atlas Women's Muscle Building School. Ramona Underwood always liked history so well in school that she is now teaching it at Mrs. Upington's Finishing School. Uncle Larry Wilkinson is carrying on with his Children’s Story Hour program fbr Krunchy Korn Flakes. James Jeffries was put behind bars yesterday, b £ it didn't bother him at all because his Job as teller in the National Bank pays in more ways than one . Dorothy Markle is a very efficient secretary nowadays. I heard she got the Job by marrying the boss' son. Betty Miller certainly looks nice inher bus driver's uniform. She has a run from Detroit to New York for the Bluehound Bus Company. (She had private lessons). Edna Myers gave ner fourth piano recital at Carnegie Hall two weeks ago. Sne is really taking tne nation by storm. Dean Rlx Just bought out Smulth's Delicatessen and Is featuring a garlic special flavored with rum. Josephine Hunt Is working In a mento shoe store tnat specializes In haru to fit feet. I saw Don Grimm carrying around a ball and chain, must be that he Is married now. Norma Bell has taken over Evelyn's place with the magic violin and Is touring about the country witn the orchestra. Jack Olson was so good at playing tne trumpet at the race track In Santa Anita Harry James Is giving him a few pointers so he can take his place when ne retires. Lillie Jamison who always was a very good cook has opened a bakery In the building that used to be a grocery store at Crooked Lake. As you know I am still giving advice to the lovelorn through the Lawton Leader. We, tne Seniors of lyi4.d, being of sound mind (a highly debatable subject) and body do bequeath and isave the teachers and under-classmen cfMattawan High Scnool this our last will and testimony being as follows: I, Mary Arbanas, will my woman's prlvelege to change my mind to Maxine Gose. I, Batsy Bair, will my heart to Ed Tallman. I, Norma Bell, will all my X boy friends to Georgia Myers. I, Conrad Burket, will my ways with the woman to Jack Quan. I Joel Campbell, will my ability to tear things apart to Ruth VanStelle. We, Richard and Robert Derhammer, will our coyness to John Cushman. I, Elaine Dustin, will my skill of playing basketball to Beverly Ramp. I, Bat French, will my braces to anyone who needs them. I, Bonnie Cage, will ay hatred for men to Virginia Bontious. I Thelma Geissel, leave my crazy giggle to anyone who would want It. I, Josephine Goldsmith, will my ability to flirt to Dale Bourner. I, Ellen Goldsmith, will my blond hair to Flora Seiner. I, Ralph Gotham, will my come hither smile to Jack Ruzlck. I, Don Grimm, will my stubborness to Betty Markle. I, Dolores Gregurich, will my shortness to Ruby Dunn. I, Margene Hall, will my way to get attention to Don Austin. I Lloyd Harrington, will my dashing spirit to wno ever will take it. I Josephine Hunt, will my sny ways to Dave Michael. I, Lillie Jamison, will my dark hair to Charlene Anspaugh. I, James Jeffries, will my lofty ambitions to Richard Hall. We, LaVeta and LaVena Jeffries, will our dancing skill to Joe Albright. I, nob Krajewskl, will my altitude to Faye Fitzpatrick. I, Betty Miller, will my red oair to the Junior Class to oe used wnore needed. I, Dorotny Markle, toss my bridal wreath to Harriet Estey. I, hoy Moyle, will my quietness to Wilma VanGemert. I, Edna Myers, will my temper to June Shon. I, Doris Mumford, leave my Sheldon to Barbara Huff. 1, Clyde Mumforu, will my ourly hair to Rlcnaru Dopneide. I, Elaine Newbre, will my height to Jackie Halueman. 1, Jack Olson, will my ability to act to oarbara Mason. I, Dean Rlx, will my ability to tell tall tales to Ervon Ritter. I� Hay Sokolowski, leave Nancy in tne waiting arms of Frank Bowers. I, Doris Taft, will my varity of ooy friends to Audery Kimble. I, Rena Timmer, will my ego to Harold Wilson. I, Ramona Underwood, will my ability to Jitter-bug to Marion Burson. I, Larry Wilkinson, will June Shon to Robert Swanson. Signed, sealed, and delivered on this third day of June, In the year of our Lord, Nineteen hundred and forty-eight. As ever, Margene Hall junior i 1st Row- Wilma Van Gemert, Charlene Anspaugh, Jackie Haldeman, Earbara Huff; Barbara Masor Marian Burson, Flora Seiner, Audrey Kimble, Virginia Pontlous, Georgia Myers 2nd Row- Miss Abbott, Betty Markle, Ervon Ritter, Harriet Estey, Jack Quan, Ruby Dunn, Faye Fitzpatrick, Beverly Ramp, Ruth Van Stella, June Shon, Jack Ruzick, Mrs. Lundy 3rd Row- Richard Hal], Donald Austin, Harold Wilson, Sheldon Weed, John Cushman, David Michael, Edmond Tallman, Frank Powers, Robert Swanson Joseph Albright, Dale Bourner, Richard Dolphelde and Maxine Gose were absent when the picture was taken. CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT------------------------- June Shon VICE PRESIDENT---...............Yarian Burson SECRETARY-----------------------Georgia Myers TREASURER--------------------Faye Fitzpatrick STUDENT COUNCIL REP.------------------Sheldon Weed ADVISORS---------------------Mr. ft Mrs. Lundy Miss Abbott £opk omo'iei lat Row- Francis Ruzlck, Maedonna Goldsmith, Arylene MacPherson, Margret Pfau, Anita Wisher, Velma De I euw, Evelyn Miles, Maxine Alexander, Betty Preston 2nd Row- Rose Klobucher, Judy Chipoan, Beverly Wesley, Helen Powers, Donna Underwood, Betty Tlrnmer, Barbara Whitmore, Francis Hendrick, Mr. Persing 5rd Row- Alfred Carlisle, Allan Gage, Ray Alexander, Jerome Harrington, Joe Aleksich, Frank Brunacci, Steve Dragioewioh, George Oelssel, Ralph Moyle, Ted Krajewski Uth Row- Bill Brisky, Bob Brisky, Lloyd Anspaugh, Bill Baumgartner, Jim His-cock, Phil Van Wiltenburg, Bill Fromraan, Robert Dunn, Noman Leitz, Norman French, Bob Wilkinson Anna Kelly, Albert Tinnier, and Fred Thomas were absent when pictures were taken. CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT------ VICE PRESIDENT-SECRETARY— TREASURER------- ST. COUNCIL REP ADVISOR-------- Jerome Harrington ----Bob Wilkinson -----Betty Tinner -Bill Baumgartner ---George Geissel —-----Mr. Persing 1st Row- Alice Overacker, Doria White, Ruth Seiner, Shirley Ruzlck, Phyllis Johnson, Norma Eggen, Betty Vargo, Joyce Ouiter, Bernice VanStell Doris Hunt, Jeanette Derhammer 2nd Row- Charlene Otto, Katherine Stratton, Donna Boodt, Carol Frasier, Vary Jo Pierce, Shirley Adams, Nancy Muntlng, Barbara Weed, Vera Woodhams, Bernice Tarnow, Phyllis Klobucher, Miss Morgan 3rd Row- John Arbanas, Richard Buck, Dale Austin, Gerald Whipnle, Robert Ewert, Dudley Dustin, Willard Slocum, Charles Sherburn, Raymond Carlisle, Arthur Markle, Sara Huzjak Uth Row- William Kirk, Lawrence Saunders, Leroy Ramp, Richard Hamel, Harold Brininger, Donald Youn , Nick Huzjak, Ivan Guiter, Leonard Reitkerk, Don Tallraan, Franklin Pontious, Charles Branch Jack Pyritz, Eleanor Dean, Gibb Webber and Charles W odhame were absent when the picture was taken. CLASS OFFICERS PRE3IDENT--..................... Don Ta liman VICE PRESIDENT...................Ray Carlisle SECRETARY------------ ----Norma Eggen TREASURER---------------- Betty Vargo STUDENT COUNCIL REP...........Mary Jo Pierce ADVISOR--------- ——————-----Miss Morgan men 1st Row- Shirley Wolff, Alda DeRosa 1, Norma Underwood, Beatrice Conde, Nancy Johnson, Jerry Dunn, Gloria Wise, Janet Sprau, Yvonne Harrington, Betty Powers 2nd Row- Harry Krajewskl, Gertrude Derhammer, Harriet Shields, Lois Kimble, Elaine Nichols, Loretta Eggen, Oriene Clipptnger, Caroline Miller, Margaret Aleksich, Jack Austin, Mr. Kwast 3rd Row- Robert MacPherson, Billy Gaines, John Kllmek, Bill Burmaster, James Minshall, James Root, Eugene Sheppard, Ralph VanNimah, Dale Oose, Ray Cronkite, Larry Morrison, Ralph Widges, Richard Strong Robert Alford, Eldon Bourner, Betty Crawford, Cleo Hamm, John Hendrickson, John Larson, Doris Lingbeck, Charles Walas, David Weise were absent when the picture was taken. We wish to remember Eugene Sheppard who lost his life when his home burned CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT---------——------------Harry Krajewskl VICE PRESIDENT-----------------—-John Larson SECRETARY-------------------------------Shirley Wolff TREASURER------------------ ----Larry Morrison STUDENT COUNCIL REP.-----------------------Lois Kimble ADVISOR------------—-----------------Mr Kwast tliqhth (j’tadie £euen tk 1st Row- Leanore Goldsmith, Ileane Hamm, Mary Grover, Sandra Taylor, Arlene Frasier, Betty Sherrill, Arlene Shon, Norma Jean Ward, Patricia Ann Brown, Patsy Grimm, Jo Ann Wltek 2nd Row- James Vanatti, Janet Krum, Lois Rinehart, Marlene Beebe, Maxine Sheldon, Bertha Haley, Patsy Bocian, Bonnie Nicholson, Veronica Dennany, Wayne Reynolds, Miss Swanson 3rd Row- James Dennany, Robert Fee, Robert Thomas, Robert Grimm, Thomas Whipple, Jerry Rinehart, Lynn Newbre, Robert Kimble, Donald Nichols l4.th Row- Jerry Dugeon, Jack Wolff, Thomas Welch, Leonard Sokolowski, Eddie Reynolds, Jack Morse, Darwin Parrist Peter Klobucher, Robert Morten son. Gene Krajewskl, Ira Patterson Frank Dailey and Madeline Crawford were absent when the picture ma taken CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT------------ vice prb;sident------ SECRETARY------------ TREASURER------------ STUDENT COUNCIL REP. ADVISOR-------------- ---------Bob Fee Bonnie Nlckolson —Maxine Sheldon --Darwin Farrish -Jim Fitzpatrick ----Miss Swanson C J rfootball 1st Row- Don Grimm, James Jeffries, Frank lowers, Sheldon Weed, Bd Tallman, Clyde Mumford, Bill Baumgartner, Ray Sokolowski, Larry Wilkinson, Conrad Burket, Lloyd Harrington 2nd Row- Dale Austin, Jerry Whipple, Bill Kirk, Dudley Dustin, Frank Ponti-ous, George Geissel, Bill Brisky, Jerome Harrington, Robert Roberts, Robert Ewert, Ray Carlisle, Coach Parsing Jrd Row- Dean Rix, Don Tallmarv Leonard Reltkerk, Ivan Guiter, Harold Wilson, Bill Frommann, Bob Brisky, Sob Wilkinson, Steve Draglcevlctv Norman Frenoh, Jack 4uan The Wildcats' Football Team started this year's season witn a new coaca, Maurice parsing. Due to the loss of several strong players through graduation, practically a new team hau to be organised. After hours of practicing, we tackled our first game of the season ana carried off the winning title easily from Galesburg 13-0. We now were on our way and dared anyone to meet up with us. Kellogg took us up on it and lost, ld-o. With confidence in our coach and ourselves we set our helmets for more easy victories. Then came Comstock. The battle was on. The team fought and the fans cneered but tne sad news came, lb-O, tnelr favor. Our moral lowered but like all good sports we took it standing up. We were out to win and wasn't giving up hope. Vicksburg, next tried tnelr skill. We played a real 6aoe of rough and tough football. The Wildcats lost but not before they had a chance to sink their daws into the Bulldogs for the score of o-20. It may have been because it was Halloween nl0nt tnat we tied tne next game with Plalnwell, 13-13. Our Fullback, Ed Tallman, broke his leg in tne last quarter. No one knows wnat ghost it was tnat helped our opponent to block a kick for our extra point. The lines and backs worked like they had never worked before. With the loss of Ed and three other strong men, we lost our last game. Paw Paw's Redskins skinned the Wildcats 38-O. We fought like real wildcats but they were too much to nold down. This brought to a close the football season for 19U7 We achelved the fun and sport in playing, winning or losing, and hope to do better next year by the experience gained this year. dfiili' fajlcetf all 1st Bow- Phyllis Johnson, June Shon, Blaine Newbre, Shirley Adams, Mary Jo Pierce, Anita Wisher, Audrey Kimble. 2nd Bow- Coach Morgan, Edna Myers,Doris Hunt, Patsy Bair,Bonnie Gage, Doris Taft, Arlene MacPherson, Margaret Pfau. The Mattawan girls team started off the season with all but a few regular players. Last year we lost two members of the team by graduation. This year one by marriage. We found some good material for our team in the girls that have Just started. They enjoy working together and have made a good showing in team work. Miss Margaret Morgan, the new coach, ordered new suits for the team and they are very proud of them. The girls haven't had too much luck in winning all their games this year but have a good chance in the future basketball seasons. With more experience and practice we hope they will have better luck. SailetL all 1st how- Conrad Burket, Sheldon Meed, Clyde Mumford, Bill Frommann, Lloyd Harrington 2nd How- Coach Persing, Jack uan, Dean Rix, Raymond Sokolowski, Harold Wilson, Ed Tallman, Bob Krajewski, Larry Wilkinson, John Cushman The Mattawan Wildcats started out toe new basketball season with a bang by winning an easy game from Galesburg, 20-16. Following this toe team suffered five losses in succession, but were able to make a come baok with the nine remaining games, winnin0 six of tnera. The K. V. A tournament games were played in Treuway gym at Kalamazoo College on February 18, 20 and 21. There tne team won the first two games from Galesburg and Plainwell then lost the tnird to Vicksburg by two points in a thrilling hard fought game. This loss was the hardest to take, but the fellows entered the district tournaments at Benton Harbor with much determination and fighting spirit. SCHEDULE Mattawan••. ,..29 Galesburg.•. Mattawan.•« Comstock•••« Mattawan•• ...37 Portage Mattawan..« ,..J2 Plainwell.•. Mattawan.• ,..li Paw Paw ...1 8 Mattawan••. ...2 Vicksburg.•. ...33 Mattawan.• Lawton Mattawan.• ...57 Kellogg.•••. ...30 Mattawan••. ...3 2 Paw Paw Mattawan.•. ...Ul Galesburg.•« Mattawan.• ...30 Comstock.••i Mattawan.• ...31+ Plalnwell.•« Mattawan.• ...29 Vicksburg.•, ...53 ♦Mattawan.•. Galesburg.•. -� Mnhh awan. . , ♦Mattawan.• Vloksburg.•. Mattawan.• Gobles.••••. Mattawan.• Kellogg.•••. ?ejeri e ScuketL-aU 1st Row- Manager-Larry Wilkinson, Bill Brisky, Bob Brisky, Bill Baumgartner, Fhil Van Wiltenberg, James Hiscook, Robert Dunn, Noruan Frenoh, Joe Aleksiob 2nd Row- Coach reraing, Ray Carlisle, Jerome Harrington, Steve Dragicevicb, Don Taliman, Oeorge Oelssel, Robert Roberts, Ted Krajewskl 3rd Row- Arthur Markle, Ralph Moyle, Jerry Wbipple, Dudley Dustin, Charles Branch, Franklin Fontioua, Ivan Oulter, Harold Brlnioger, Robert Swert, Bill Kirk, Dale Austin, Alfred Carlisle They got off to a bad start at the beginning of tne season but improved very much as it drew to a close, winning 3 out of 13 games and losing 3 by Just 1 point and many others were close ones. The Mattawan Reserves hAd a large squad out this year. It was made up of Sophmores and Freshmen. The Sophmores made up most of the starting line- up but there are many Freshmen that are great prospects for next year. Bale ball lat Row- Ea Tallman, Harold Wilson, Sheldon Weea, Clyde Mumford, Bill Baumgartner, Bill Frommann, Phil Van Wlltenberg 2nd Row- Coach Parsing, Norman Leltz, George Gelssel, Bill Brlsky, Dean Rlx, Robert Krajewskl, Ted Krajewskl 3rd Row- Don Grimm, Joe Alekslch, Robert Dunn, Ray Sokolowskl, Larry Wilkinson, Conrad Burket The Mattawan baseball team had a very good season during 19U7 winning seven games and losing only one. We started the season playing Marcellua. We won 14 to 1, Connie Burket getting a home run and two singles In five times at bat. There was a little bad luok in our next game when Vicksburg got a run In the first Inning and stayed ahead for the rest of the game winning 7 to 0. We make an easy win over Paw Paw with the score of 8 to 0, Andy Chopp pltohlng a 3 hit game. Next we played Comstook and won 11 to 9 Stratton being the hitting star for that day getting 2 hits out of I4. times fit bat. We then won over Galesburg with a score of 7 to 0, with Andy Chopp pitching a 1 hitter and also getting I4. to I4. giving the Wlldoats a perfect dajt In the Kellogg game Mumford being our man of the day, got 3 hits Including a home run. Mattawan won 0 to 3 Plalnwell was our next vlotlm and we won 3 to 1. We then won our return game with Paw raw. We had a very successful year of baseball by winning our last game with Lawton 9 to 2. 'Tracis 1st Row- Raymond Sokolowski, Prank Powers, Jim Hlscock, Clyde Mumford, Sheldon Weed, Ed Tallman, Norman French, Ivan Ouiter 2nd Row- Coach Parsing, Dean Rix, Alfred Carlisle, Gerald Whipple, James Uinahall, Jack Quan, Dudley Dustin, Charles Branch, Lloyd Harrington, Bill Kirk, Larry Morrinsor Ray Carlisle, Dale Austin, Boh Brlsky, Steve Dragicevict Jerome Harrington, Franklin Pontious, Conrad Burket, Robert Swanson, Leonard Reitkerk. Jack Ruziclfc James Jeffries, Bob Derharmner, Robert Ewert Withthe Spring of I9I4.7 came a strong revival of track and field events which may indicate that track is gradually coming into its own among the major sports. Mattawan entertained the Galesburg and Kellogg track teams in dual meets and with persistence and hard running won both meets. The K. V. A. meet then held Mattawan to fourth place, but through the diligent efforts of Mr. Simmons and a renewed spirit, the team came through to win some fine honors in the State Regional Meet. Here Clyde Mumford did his bit in the field events to place second in the shot put, third in the broad Jump, and tied for first place In the high Jump, while Sheldon Weed tied for fourth place in the pole vault. On the track the relay team consisting of Powers, Harrington, Draglcevich, and Saunders sprinted to the flying finish of third. Clyde Mumford was the only representative from Mattawan to participate in the State Meet, and there won fifth honor in the shot put. The 19U8 track season holds Ray Carlisle, Lloyd Harrington, Frank Powers, Bob Derhammer, Steve Draglcevich and Leonard Reitkerk as the most promising dash and relay Candida te 3, while Sheldon Weec Jack Quar Dale Bourner and Clyde Mumford will be searching for honors in the field events. The mile, and half-mile runs will likely be treated by Dale Bourner, Robert Swanson, and Norman French. It la expected that several others will enter for their first time in the races for Blue and Gold, and come through in flying colors. Cheerltadtu Left to Right- Nancy Johnson, Katherine Stratton, Mary Grover, Fatsy Grimm, Phyllis Klobucher, Fatsy i3air SCHOOL SONG Fight Mattawan Fight Mattawan Fight Mattawan HighJ Go Mattawan Go Mattawan Don't let us diei Shoot Mattawan Shoot Mattawan Shoot that ball ini Fight Mattawan Fignt Mattawan Fight Mattawan Mini Yeah Team J Fight on our Mattawan Never, never yield The blue and gold Me proudly hold as we march down the field Our team is there to win J No foe do we fear FightJ FightJ For Mattawan Hear our cheer Rahi J Hey bob-er-re-bob Hey bob-er-re-bob Hey bob-er-re-bob Yes-Mattawan knows There'8 a team in the future There's a team in the past But the team we got now has really got the class ShoutingJ Hey bob-er-re-bob Hey bob-er-re-bob Hey bob-er-re-bob Yes Mattawan knowsi Tutu re Taxmen ofi -Qmerica 1st How- John Arbanas, Arthur Markle, Ted Krajewskl, Roy Moyle, Clyde Mumford, Sheldon Weed, Mr. Rupp, Adviser, Dean Rlx, Alfred Carlisle, Allen Gage 2nd Row- Ray Carlisle Lawrenoe Saunders Franklin Pontlous, Robert James, Richard Derhammer, Ervon Ritter, Don Grlmnv Ray Alexander, Charles Branch, Ralph Moyle 3rd Row- Ivan Oulter, Robert Roberts, Norman Leetz, George Gelssel, Richard Hall, Frank Brunaccl, Jack Ruzick, Don Austin, Robert Swanson, Steve Dragece-vloh, Robert Derhammer U-th Row- Bill Brlsky, Bob Brlsky, Frank Powers, Phil VanWlltenburg, Jim lllsoock, Jonn Cushman, Ralph Gotham, Bill Frommanr} Lloyd Anspaugh, Norman French Joe Aleksloh, Donald young The FFA has a fairly large clas9 this year consisting cf forty-three members. The functions of an FFA Chapter Is to promote leadership ana an Interest In farm- ing. Our program of work especially places emphasis on supervised farming, leadership, community servloe, and cooperative activities. The Mattawan Community Fair sponsored by the FFA was one of the largest and the best that the Mattawan FFA has ever sponsored. The FFA sent Sheldon Weed, our president, as delegate to the Kansas City National Convention, and Sheldon and Bill Frommann will go to the State Convention at East Lansing. We plan on having a Parent-Son Banquet later In the year. Also the FFA plana several field trips this year and are going to plant pine trees for some farmers. Parliamentary Proo «c utt 1st, Row- Alfred Carlisle, Allen Gage, Bill Frommann, Sheldon Weed, Mr. Rujp Adviser, Ralph Moyle, Ted Krajewskl 2nd Row- Ray Carlisle, Dean Rlx, George Gelssel, John Cushman,Clyde Mumford Charles Branch, Arthur Markle, John Arbanas The F. F. A. Is sponsoring two parliamentary procedure teams The first team Is composed of six sophomore boys. The second team Is composed of five freshman boys. The main purpose of this training Is to teach boys the proper way to conduct organized meetings. They learn how to make motions, amendments, raise a point of order, table motions, secure recognition from the chair, etc. Various class and student council meetings have been benefited by this training given to F. F. A. members. Last year Mattawan won the District Contest at Mattawan, the Regional Contest at Augusta, and were Fourth in the State Contest of seven contesting teams. Last years team Included; Jack Shon, Don Atherly, Darst Atherly, Howard McOehee, Richard Bishop, and Sheldon Weed This year we have a team of Sophomores Instead ofSenlors but hope this team will also perform well at Cassopolis even though they do not have the experience or age behind them. This years team Is composed of: Bill From- mann, Alfred Carlisle, George Gelssel, Ted Krajewskl, Ralph Moyle, and Allan Gage Mixed Ch oru3 1st Row- Janet Krura, Lenore Goldsmith, Bonnie Nicholson, Bertha Haley, Mary Grover, Margaret Aleksich, Sandra Taylor, Ruth Seiner, Patsy Grimm, Harriet Shields, Dolores Gregurich, Eileen Hamm, Maxine Sheldon, Varlene Beebe, Veronica Dennany 2nd Row- Lois Kimble, Elaine Nichols, Norma Eggen, Velma DeLeeuw, Petty Sherrill, Jack Austin, Bob MacPherson, Gene Krajewskl, Donald Nichols, Bill Gains, Dick Strong, Margene Hall, Francis Hendricks, Betty Vargo, Doris Hunt, Edna Myers, Bernice VanStelle Oriene Clippinger, Patsy Brown, Mr, Pearson 3rd Row- Georgia Myers, lora Seiner, Arlene Shon, Evelyn Miles, Shirley Wolff, Beatrice Conde, Larry Morrison, Lloyd Harrington, Harold Wilson, Dudley Dustin, Lynn Newbre, Margaret Pfau, Patsy Bair, Virginia Pontious, Anita Wisher, Arlyene MacPherson, Alda DeRosai, Loretta Eggen, Barbara Huff Uth Row- Janet Sprau, Jerry Dunn, Barbara Weed, Ruth VanStelle, Shirley Adams, Frank Brunacci, Dave Micheal, John Cushman, Nick Huzjak, Bob Roberts, Ruby Dunn, Donna Underwood, Mary Jo Pierce, Gloria Wise, Yvonne Harrington, Beverly Wesley The Glee Club under the direction of Mr, Kenneth Pearson has sung for many occasions during the first semester. In October we presented a program at the Mattawan Community Fair; in November, for a Thanksgiving program; in December , for Christmas; and in January, for a Memorial and also P, T, A. Dolores Gregurich, Edna Myers, Margene Hall, Patsy Bair, Flora Seiner, Ruth VanStelle, Georgia Myers, Shirley Adams, Norma Eggen, Francis Hendrick, Mary Jo Pierce, Bernice VanStelle, Betty Vargo, Anita Wisher, and Velma DeLeeuw are the fifteen girls which make up the CHARM CHORUS!1 The chorus has sung at the P.T.A, and at the Red Heart Hop, In April we are presenting the operatta The Gypsy Troubadour, We have sent for new robes and hope to have them by graduation. junior (2Ian fllaij 1st Row- Faye Fitzpatrick, Jackie Haldeman, Flora Seiner, Ruby Dunn, June Shon, Virginia Pontlous, Ruth Van Stelle 2nd Row- Director— Mr. Robert Lundy, Georgia Myera, Donald Austin, Jack Ruzlck, David Mloheal,Harold Wilson, Mrs Beatrice Carter, Assistant Dlreotor Cash and Carrie was presented by the Junior Class December 11 It was a comedy In tnree aots by Dorotny Rood Stewart Make-up was by Mr. and Mrs. Qeorge Peer Tlokets were by Miss Swanson and Mr Rupp Costumes were by Mrs. Lundy. Properties, Miss Morgan and advertising by Mr. Parsing, Jaok Quan, Robert Swanson and Dale Bourner. Marlon Burson was the prompter Maxine Oose and Joseph Albright are not In the ploture alenc ai SEPTEMBER 8 Enrollment 25 Senior Pictures taken OCTOBER 9-10 23 Teachers Institute F.F.A. Fair NOVEMBER 12 1k 21 County Institute Sophomore Party Sadie Hawkins Day and Party ll Sponsored by Seniors All school individual pictures Thanksgiving program DECEMBER 11 17 19 19 Junior Play W .M «C • Band Concert Christmas program by grades Christmas Vacation began JANUARY 15 29 Yearbook Pictures taken Paul Abnet program FEBRUARY 0 18-20-21 Junior’s Red Heart Hop K.V.A. Tournament MARCH 3-U-5-6 18 1? 19-26 23-21+ District Basketball Tournament Athletic Banquet Senior Play Spring Vacation F.F.A Convention APRIL 2 8 30 Arkansas Woodchopper F.F.A. Banquet Operetta MAY 5 7 22 30 W.M.C. Men’s Olee Club Mother-Daughter Banquet Jr.-Sr. Banquet and Prom Baccalaureate K.V.A. Track Meet JUNE 3 I Graduation Alumni Banquet Senior Trip