Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1949 volume:

-Qnnmat tafof) Standing- Evelyn Miles-Actlvlty Reporter; Judy Chlpman-F.H.A. Reporter; Mr. Thonas-edvisor; June Shon- Editor; Barbers Sebring- Cartoonist; Audrey Flmble-Business Manager; Ruth Van Stelle- Assistant Editor Harriett Estey-Proof Reeder; Rose Klobucher-Girls Sports. Sitting- Barbara Mason-Business Manager; Joe Francis-Boys Sports;Ruby Dunn Head Typist; Marian Burson-Proof Reeder. The Mirror staff for this annual was chosen by popular election of the student body. This year’s MIRROR has not been prepared without blood,sweat, tears and loss of sleep on the psrt of each member. It is hoped that the enjoyment you will derive from your copy will be such that our efforts will not have been in vain. Bill Frommann; Assistant Cartoonist, and Grant Coombs; F.F.A. Reporter, were not present when picture was taken. Vt cheat Lon We, the MIRROR Staff,dedicate to Mr. Thomaa and Mr. Van Voorhees, this year book for which they have whoieheartly given their time, patience and understanding in making this book, THE MATTAWAM MIRROR, possible. Many many thanks goes from the year's graduates to the Board of Education for its cooperation and preparation of the school facilities over the four year period with which the graduates have been most concerned. It is most interesting to recall that the present Board (left to ri ht) Rea V. Bates, Frederick Olson, Charles Me Neill, Hubert Rix and Theodore Fromnann, have been with this senior class through their entire four years of high school. Two of the five members were with this class from their first day cf school twelve years ago. The two groups will in all orobability be life-long friends and the one replacing the other in a combined aim of a better school and a bettor community for better living. a good faculty and a good curriculum, housed well in a good school with a better-training-for-1 if e-program, has been and is the school board's aim in carrying out their position of public trust. -Q cl mi. nil t ration Mattawan Consolidated School ia fortunate to have two such capable administrators aa Manley .Van Voorhees and Kenneth Pearson. These two men are responsible for the cooperation and canpatibility between and among the members of the faculty and the student body. That Mattawan can ill afford to be without the services of either M r. Van Voorhees or M.r. Pearson is realized when one considers the record for the school year of I9I4.8-I4.9. faculty 3rd Row- Robert Lundy, Social Science; Edward Rupp, Agriculture; Don Thomas, I Commercial and Tennis Coach; Maurice Parsing, Coach; Virgil Kwast, Science and Junior High Mathematics; George Peer, Shop and Speech. 2nd Row- Prances Calay, 3rd Grade; Hazel Snyder, Uth Grade; Hazel Mau, 5th Grade; Georgia Roberts, Kindergarten; Ruth Passmore, 2nd Grade; Ruth Breed, 1st and 2nd Grades; Beulah Howe, 3rd and ±th Grades; Lillian Swanson, Mathematics; Beatrice Carter, 6th Grade. 1st Row- La Vergne Fuller, 2nd Grade;fpEVelyn Monroe, Elementary Music and Seventh and Eighth Grade English; Kenneth Pearson, Principal and Senior High Chorus; Manley Van Voorhees, Superintendent and French Ruth Howes, Home Economics; Catherine Herwaldt, Junior High; Laura Moyle 3 h and 6th Orades. t I JTtuflent Council 2nd Row- Harry Krajewski, John Arbanas', Frances Van Maaren, Bill Froramann, Robert Kimble, Ray Carlisle, Qlen Haley, Mr. Pearson. 1st Row- Marian Burson, Margaret Aleksich, Ed Tallman,Bob Wilkinson, Frances Klobucher. Under the leadership of the president, Ed Tallman, the Student Council organized a program of movies to raise funds for student projects. The proceeds of these movies will go for such things as noon hour activity equipment, free entertainment programs and other things that the school needs for which there are no funds provided. With the help of Mr. Van Voorhees the Student Council inaugurated an acting Safety Patrol. This has proved to be a great help to the bus drivers and students alike. As part of this safety program the Student Council promoted a fire drill. Doors were blocked in various places to stimulate actual fire hazards. With Mr. Pearson acting as advisor, the Student Council has gone a long way in improving student-teacher relations. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS PRESIDENT---------------------Ed Tallman VICE-PRESIDENT-------------Bob Wilkinson SECRETARY--------------Margaret Aleksich ADVISOR----------------------Mr. Pearson MARIAN BURSON President Vlce-Pres. Jr. Cless Student Council Senior Play Junior Play Commercial Y«hy take life so seriously, you never £at out of It alive HAFMETT ESTEY Secretary home be. II Camera Club Commercial Senior Pley Mirror Staff They who talk most usually have the least to say. ED TALLMAN Student Council Baseball III Basketball III Football III Senior Play No smile is so beautiful as the one that struggles through tears V t DAVID kICHEAL Vice-President Junior Pley Glee Club I Robe Choir I Track II Operetta I Facts are stubborn things. , y fly FAYE FITZPATRICK Veledlctorlan Treasurer Junior Play Senior Play Student Council Trees. Junior Class Robe Choir I Home Ec. II Glee Club I Don't make excuses nake good. RUBY DUNN Salutatorlan Jr. Sr. Plays Asst. Dir. Operetta Commerlcal Club Glee Club IV Robe Choir I Mirror Staff Camera Club Home Ec• II Choose your friends as you would £ book ' Joseph Albright F.F.A. IV Junior Play Driver Training Shop II He who laughs last laughs beat Pa'3 Charlene Anspaugh Hoine Ec. Ill Glee Club III F.H.A. Operetta I A rolling stone gathers no moss. Richard Dophlede F.F.A. II Glee Club I Junior Play Senior Play Shop III Robe Chblr I A man Is like a tack He can't go any farther than his head “V Sheldon Weed Track II Football IV Baseball IV Basketball III Student Council II President Soph. Shop I Pres. F.F.A. Reporter F.F.A. Pari. Procedure Pres. St. Council Good luck Is a lazy man's estimate of a workers success. Donald Austin Junior Play Shop III F.F.A. II Life Is not s highway strewn with flowers ; It's Just strewn. Joe Francis Football I Wrestling I SwlmmlnA_I Senior May Entered Senior Year Is pos- Dele Eourner Football II Be not merely good be good for something Richard Hall F.F.A. II Shop IV Junior Play Senior Play He who throws kisses is mighty near hopelessly lazy. BARBARA HTTFF Glee Club IV Home Ec. II Camera Club Operetta II F.H.A. It Is always darkest .lust before thedawrf. AtfDREv KIMBLE Home Ec• II Student Council Commercial Basketball IV Tres. Soph. Class Sr. Play Vlrror Staff Preseverance wins succeji. VIRGINIA PONTIOUS Home Ec. IIJ F.F.A. Operetta II Cheer]esdlng Jr. Play Glee Club III Robe Choir II Three may keep a secret If two of them are dead. BETTY MARKLE Glee Club I Home Ec. Ill Commercial Camera Club F.H.A. Operetta I It Is ever true thst one who does nothing for others dees nothin for himself. FRANK POWERS Football III Track III F.F.A. Men like bullets go further when they are the smoothest. BARBARA MASON Mirror Staff Home Ec. II Commercial Glee Club I Basketball I Mow spelled backwards Is won. JACK QT AN Basketball IV Football IV Track IV Baseball II F.F.A. Shop II Sr. Play Positive means being mistaken at the top of ones voice. ERVON RITTER Shop II F.F.A. IV Pari. Procedure Glee Club I Safety Patrol Robe Choir I Chance makes ent% but chol our frle JACK RUZICK nek II Basketball III F.F.A. Ill Junior Play Senior Play Shop II Robe Choir I Operetta I A friend Is one who dislikes some people who you dislike. J « BARBARA SFBRINO f Cheerleader c? Senior Play r jr W Mirror Staff Home Ec. Ill . Commercial CHS Senior Council Vice-Pres. Soph. Treas. Freshman Entered last sem. of Senior year. Glory is not in never falling, but in rising each time you fall. JUNE SHON Editor of Mirror Glee Club I Secretary Soph. President Jr. Basketball III Commercial Sec. St. Council Senior Flay Junior Play Safety Patrol Home Ec. II The only way to hae a friend la to be one. ROBERT SWANSON F.F.A. Ill Track II Camera Club Driver's Training Shop HI A man who knows his stuff is hard to bluff. WILMA VAN GEMFRT Glee Club II Home Ec. Ill Commercial Robe Choir F.H.A. Operetta I Life is something to live for. FLORA SKLNER Glee Club III Charm Chorus Operetta I Home Ec. II Robe Choir I Junior Play Silence is golden. 9. I i V H v e RUTH VAN STELLE Home Ec. II F.F.A. Queen Asst. Ed. Mirror Junior Play Senior Play Operetta I Robe Choir II Glee Club IV Charm Chorus I All things I thought I knew, but now confess the more I know I know, I know the -Qutoyiaphi (2 I a a -Ljiitoiij On September TO, I9I4.3, we Seniors started our days at Mattawan High School with fifty-nine members. Mrs. Bor line, the Ingllsh teacher, was our adv'sor. Aftf v ’’''turning from rrape harvest we elected our class officers; President, Harold Wilson, Vice President, Dale Myers, Secret?? -;. Audrey Kimble, Treasurer, Barbara Sebring. We gave one of our most successful dances this year, The Bunny Hop. We had a wonderful attendance. On September 6, I9I4.6, we started ir. as Sophomores with thirty-two members. We elected class officers in October; President, Sheldon Weed, Vice President, Barbara Sebring, Secretary, June Shon, Treasure, Audrey Kimble, Student Council Representative, Faye Fitzpatrick We had no advisor that year due to the fact that Mrs. Knowles left at the end of her first six weeks. Our cand dated for queen were Barbara Sebring and Ruth Van Stelle. We planned a skating party for November 29 but, due to a mix up, the rink was never reserved so we had to cancel our plans. W'e gave the Fanners Ball on April 11. This dance was in no way successful. We started our Junior year with thirty-one members . Class officers were elected in the middle of October. President, June Shon, ice President, Marian Burson, Secretary, Georgia Myers, Treasurer, Paye Fitzpartick, and the Student Council Representative was Sheldon Weed. Class advisors were Miss Abbott and Mr. and Mrs. Lundy. Our queen candidated were Barbara Mason and Ruth Van Stelle, the latter Leing elected queen. On December 11, the Juniors gave a three act comedy, Cash and Carrie, under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Lundy and Mrs. Carter. The cast '’insisted of Georgia Myers Donald Austin, uack Ruzick, David Michenl, Harold Wliaon, Faye Fitzpatrick, Jao.v e Haldeman, Flora Seiner, Ruby Dunn, June Shon, Ruth Van Stelle, Virginia Pontious and Joe Albr'ght. It was a great success. On Feburary 1U, we gave the Red Heart Hop with Jack Foote’s orcestrs. On May 7 we honored the Seniors with a Banquet and dance. Our theme was an Old Fashioned Garden. Our money making schemes were selling stationary, magazine subscriptions, Chr'stmas cards, T shirts and naturally, selling refresments t the games • We began our last year with thirty members. Mr. Peer, Mr. Prarson, and Mr. Van voorhees are our advisors. The class officers are;Pres 1 dent, Marian Burson, Vice President, Dave Michael, Secretary, arriett Estey, Treasurer, Faye Fitzpatrick, and Student Council Representative, Ed Tallman. We sponsored a dance on October 29, The Corn Stalk Hop. We sold Kissing Raffle tickets for a nickle apiece. Ahis was something new and different, so we really made the money. W'e sold Christmas cards, class pins and had candy sales to make money, also. We had our lictures taken on Ootober 13 We received the finished products on December 20. Our canldated for queen were June Shon and Flora Seiner. Tbe play which we chose was Aunt Tillie Goes to Town . The cast is Harriett Estey,Ruby Dunn, Joe Francis, Ed Tall-ir-an, Barbara Sebring, Marian Burson, June Shon, Ruth Van Stelle, Faye Fitzpatrick, Jack Ruzick and Jack Quan. We are planning a dance for May 7• We are looking forward to our Banquet and Prom which will take place May 21. We th’nk it w ll be a great success. We are getting anxious for our Senior trip to Niagara Falls. We leave May 25 and arrive back the 28th. We congratulate Jackie Haldeman and Flora Seiner on their marriages. The most important event of the year for us, will be the commencement exercises, which wl 11 be held June 9� (2laid fliopkecy On a recent trip to New York, Marian Burson end I heppened to run Into Richard Dophlede who, we found, was the heed of e large detective agency.We asked him If he had any Information on any of our former classmates. The following facts were submitted to us by him. Because we thought you would be Interested, we are passing this Information on to you. Joseph Albright Is one of three Judges Ins Visa America Beauty Contest. Donald (on the dot) Austin Is now head of the Buglers Union, (He Is working for Uncle Sara.) Dale Bourner accidently set the Moon Rocket off while working on It one day and therefore, made an unscheduled trip to the moon. Ruby Dunn, who Is now living In Texas,has lassoed a so-called man. All ten of them, (Ernie, Ruby and eight cows) have settled down on their ranch In Euckeye County. Faye Fitzpetrlck,despite school day predictions,(mode by herself,) has married a widower with five children. Joe Francis, lover boy of Vattawan High, is now a member of the lonely hearts club waiting for any of his old flames to contact him at Dixon- 30U17. Barbara Huff, is now assisting Perc Westmore In Hollywood. She is the cosmetologist there. Audrey Kimble is now coach for the boys basketbal) teem at Michigan State College. She Is very well liked by the players Betty Markle, due to her outstanding work in commercial subjects, has become the owner and editor of that sensational new mogazlne. Garden Gossip. Barbara Mason has a new Chevrolet and is giving driving lessons to the veterans at Percy Jones Hospital. There’s a motive behthd all of this I David Michael and Virginia Pontious, who discovered their love during the Junior Play, are now advising their children to Join a dramatics club. Richard Hall is now representing the State of Michigan In the House of Representatives. Frank Powers, the up and coming fighter, has Just signed up for a bout with Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden this summer. Georgia Myers is now an angel of mercy In the new Katchem and Klllum hospital. Ervon Ritter was Just discovered by Warner Brothers, while singing In Johnny VanDenboah’s placecn, W.K.Z.O., Kalamazoo's block long Radio City. They Immediately signed him up and ho now is playing opposite to Dale Evens in the new musical hit, Down M.H.S. Way. Jack Ruzlck is now at the head of the History Department at Harvard Unlvers ity. Flora Seiner,once famous for her giggle at Mattawan High School, Is now giving lessons in her private studio to Laughing Hyenas on the correct procedure of laughter. June Shon la managing 8 bachelors home, (men from 6 to 60) She la enjoying the business Immensely In spite of the fact that she always claimed she was a man-hater. Barbara Sebrlng la collecting tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge In San Franalco. She has met many interesting people and is very happy with her new job. Thla Is one Job which really appeals to her. Robert Swenson has now started a plctureatudio of hia own called Swanson’s Photography Salon. Ed Tellmen started his career several yeara ego at Mettawan where he was captain of the Safety Patrol in the high school. He la now using hia ability for distributing hot air at the corner of Hollywood and Vine where he uses hia whistle not only for the traffic, but for the surrounding scenery as well. Ruth Van Stella la a dramatics teacher 8t the University of California at Los Angeles. Wilma Van Gemert was heard by M.G.M. talent scout end has landed the lead in Sing Along, their latest musical. Sheldon Weed is now at Michigan State College trying to convince them that girls should be allowed to take Parlimentary Procedure. And the information he had about us--- Marian Buraon, due to her dancing ability, is now In the front row of the chorus in the Zeigfield Follies. You can't miss her she's that little blonde, third from the right. Jack Quan has Just been chosenthe Ideal American Husband by the Old Maid Society of which Harriett Estey is president. We hope you have enjoyed this as much as we have. Sincerely yours, Harriett Eatey Barbara Sebrlng 2lc s W We the senior dess of Mattawan High School, county of Van Buren, State of Michigan, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, thereby revoking any will or wills heretofore made by us. First, We leave the school house In one piece. (The attempts In chemistry class to blow It up were futile). Second, We will our teachers (the old dears) the classes who will follow us. Third and last: I Joe Albright, will my ability of keeping quiet to Rose Klobucher. I Charlene Anspaugh, bequeath my temper to Judy Chlpman and Margaret Pfau. I Don Austin, leave my little green Ford to Velma De Leeuw. I Dale Bourner, will my daily attendance record to Bill Baumgartner and Ray Alexander. I Marian Burson, bequeath my studious ways in Literature class to Steve Draglcevich. I Ruby Dunn, will my ability to type to my brother Robert Dunn. I Harriett Estey, will my long black hair to Evelyn Miles. I Richard Dophelde, give my red nose to Barbara Whitmore. I Joe Francis, leave all my girls in Chicago to George Gelssel and Phil Van Wlltenburg. (carry on fellows). I Faye Fitzpatrick, leave my extensive vocabulary to Fred Thomas. I Barbara Huff, leave my baby face to Vorman French. I Richard Hall, give my physique to Jim Hlscock. I Audrey Kimble, leave my sporting ways to Arlyene Mac Pherson. I Betty Markle, will my quiet manner to Alfred Carlisle. I Barbara Mason, will my height to Bill Frommann. I Dave Michael, will my variety of girl friends to Grant Coombs. I Georgia Myers, will my flirty eyes to Betty Tlmmer and Helen Powers. I Virginia Pontlous, leave my cheer-19ading position to Beverly Wesley. I Frank Powers, leave my ability to keep on the honor roll to Bob Wilkinson. I Jack Quan, leave my ability to pester the girls to the Brlsky twins. I Ervon Ritter, bequeath my yodeling to Francis Ruzlck. I Jack Ruzlck, will my one legged A’s to Jean Veldt. I Barbara Sebrlng, leave my ability of changing schools to Donna Underwood. I Flora Seiner, leave my diamond ring to Maxine Alexander. I June Shon, bequeath my saying the wrong things at the right time to Estella Coombs. I Robert Swanson, will my dashing smile to Joe Aleksich. I Ed Tallman, give my strut to Frank Brunaccl and Ralph Moyle. I Wilma Van Gemert, will my knowledge of playing Ping Pong to Allan Gage. I Ruth Van Stelle, will my ability to blush to Ted Krajewskl and Lloyd Anspaugh. I Sheldon Weed, give my long legs to Maedonna Goldsmith. In witness whereof. We, Senior Class the testator, have set our hand and seal hereto this day of June 9 lp the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty nine. UNDER CLA55MEN A r ftS 6 0k 53d|D,u OfhT' 0 p � U - ■ I o I UP- ___ r I 1 1 ■w-jSfcjSH,- -vwfl VOfclff 1___________________________ 2 X13 Row- Steve Dragfcevich, Norman French, George Geissel, Ralph i o le. 3rd Row- Lloyd Anspaugh, Fred Thomas, Bill Baumgartner, Bill Brisky, Bill . Froramann, Jim Hiscock, Bob Wilkinson, Bob Brisky, Robert Dunn, i r -jj Grant Coombs • 2 |V| (f X Row Judy Chlpman, Miss Swanson, Evelyn Miles, Jean Veldt, Arlyene Mac J jUJ' Fherson, Helen Powers, Donna Underwood, Betty Timmer, Velma De Leeuw, Rose Klobucher, Estella Coombs, Beverly Wesley, Mr. Lundy., 1st Row- Jerome Harrington, Margaret Pfau, Alfred Carlisle, Maedonna Goldsmith, Maxine Alexander, Francis Ruzick, Allan Gage Ted Krajewski, Ray Alexander, Barbara Whitmore. Joe Aleksich, Frank Brunacci and Phil Van Wiltenburg were absent . when the picture was taken. fyO • J PRESIDENT--------------Bill Fromm a nn S) w I 0 VICE PRESIDENT------ Ted Krajewski Q , S' SECRETARY............—Velma De Leeuw TREASURER...........Bill Baumgartner V H j STUDENT COTJNCIL REP.-Bob Wilkinson ¥ M € ADVISORS----------------Miss Swanson l)r , v4y. ) y J 'r ft- ■( , 7 - y; fu opnomorei f h Ho'v’ l!arne11 Johnson, Doris Hunt, Jin Cornelius, Arthur Ames, Willard v Slocum, Don Tallmen, Raymond Carlisle, Dale Austin, Don Jordan, y K Katherine Stratton, Joyce Guitar. w Row- Arthur Markle, . hippie, 3ill Kirk, Harold Brininger, Nick C o . Huzjek, Ivan Guitar, Charles Branch, Lawrence Saunders, Robert NA Sv;ert, Dudley Dustin. nd Row- kiss Tueling, Bette Vargo, Ruth Seiner, Norma Sggen, Brrbare Weed, vT Mary Lou Y egeler, Shirley Adcrs, Mary Jo Pierce, Nancy Hunting, X Carol Frasier, Donna Boodt, Mrs. Howes. 1st Row- John Arbanes, Shirley Ruzick, Mary Russell, Jeanette Dorhammer, Phyllis Klobucher, Bernice Van Stelle, Blear.or Dean, Doris White9 Alice Overacker, Charlene Otto. Sam Huzjek, Fr®nk Pontious. Warren Sticknev were not present when 1 nictures were taken. PRESIDENT--------------------------Hay Carlsile pictures were taken. _____________________Don Jordon SiCRSTARY.....................Katherine Stratton SSSw IlT.....................Phylisis Klobucher ADVT3on-C0Ui;ciL -----------John Arbanes AuvibORo................. rise Tueling Mrs. Howes v X X tv Credit men l .th Row- Barbara Branch, Betty Powers, Ray Cronkhite, Arlynn Hetrick, John Klimek, Caroline Miller, Jack Austin. 3rd Row- Miss Monroe, Norma Underhood, Yvonne Harrington, Jim Root, DuaneJ Lamb, Jim Minshall, Duane Hunt, Bill Gaines, Richard Strong, John Van Gemert, Mr. Parsing. 2nd Row- Beverly Bowlby, Vera Knapp, Gloria Wise, Frances Van Maaren, Janet Sprau, Beverly Shupert, Jerry Dunn, Nancy Johnson,Betty DeHolland-er, Elaine Nichols, Margaret Alekslch. 1st Row- Eldon Bourner, Ralph Widzes, Bob Mac Pherson, Harry Krajewski, Gertrude Derhammer,Alda De Rossi,Orlene Clippenger, Shirley Wolff, Donna Babcock, Loretta Eggen. Arthur Ames, Harold Brininger, Betty Crawford, Bill Helton, Robert Owen, and David fyelse were not present when pictures were taken. PRESIDENT----------- VICE PRESIDENT------- SECRETARY............ TREASURER------------ STUDENT COUNCIL REP. ADVISORS-..........— -------Nancy Johnson -------Loretta Eggen -----Beverly Shupert ---------Janet Sprau ---Margaret Alekslch ---------Miss Monroe t Mr • rera ing tliyhth (j'tade Uth Row- Cleo Hamm, Edward Reynolds, Leonard Sokolowski, James Dennany, Bob Kimble, John Lar30n, Bob Thomas, Jerry Rinehart, Bob Fee, Donald Nichols, James Fitzpatrick. 3rd Row- Jack Morse, Bonnie Nicholson, Mary Grover, Patsy Grimm, Elaine Hetrick, Arlene Shon, Barbara Mathis, Betty Sherrill, Joanne Coombs, Darwin Parrish, Peter Klobucher, Gene rajew8kl. 2nd Row- Mr. Kwast, Illeane Hamm. Lois Rinehart, Leanore Goldsmith, Marlene Beebe, Arlene Frasier, Patsy Brown, Maxine Sheldon, Sandra Taylor, Bertha Haley, David Ames, Mrs. Herwaldt. 1st Row- Patsy Boclan, Janet Krura, Lawrence Vashon, Richard Markle, Frank Dailey, Wayne Reynolds, Jerry Dudgeon, James Vanatti, Jack Wolff, Tom Welch. Madeline Crawford Jim Hartman, Lynn Newbre, Billie Ross were absent when the picture was taken. Advisors—Mr. Kwast and Mrs. Herwaldt. CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT------------------------------------Bob Kimble VICE PRES I DENT-—-------- —-------Joanne Coombs SECRETARY — -— — ------------------—Mary Grover TREASURER--------—-------------------Patsy Grimm STUDENT COUNCIL REP%.............—Gene Krajewskl 41 Seventh (jiaJle l|th Row- Rheta Underwood, Betsy Welch, Dawn Middleton, Jackie Cornelius, Norma Ward, Barbara Morse, Annette Weiss, Lois Weed, Suzanne Ryan, Kay Russell, Janet Rlx, Msrlarne Stevens, 3rd Row- Uarlene Klobucher, Sarah Alexander, Susan Wolff, Wilms Brlnlnper, Patricia De Hollander, Bob Grimm Arthur Alexander £££1 Cowley, Ruth Jenson,Frances Russell• Jo®n Crawford, , James Kunde, Klobucher,Betty 2nd Row- Mr. Rupp, Loulse jto Rossi, Marian llpplnper,Tom Bird,Ida Barton, Richard Jones, Dorothy Crawford,Wayne Hamming,DevId Atherly, Elmer Cowley, Glen Haley, Evelyn Brock, Ellen Coombs, Mr. Thomas. let Row- Darlene Gaut, Jean Ewert, Don Decker, Duane Van Stelle, Donna Markle, Phyllis Rlnehnrt, Jo Ann Ward, Mary Lou Kimble, Jean Fess-endon, Shirley Crock, Raymond Peer, Bob Kirk. Harry Mortensen,Bob Mortensen, Judy Stark,Henry Ep?en, patsy Hartman,' Marv Klltch, Donald Markle, Dorothy Moray, Ronnie Ryder, Don Rush, Don Sherrill, Carol Stratton, Walter Sharp,and Cynthia 'ales, were not present when, pictures were taken. pp:?q j r r'”'T- VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY------- treasurer------- ADVISORS........ Frances Klobucher -------Judy Stark -------Glen Haley -----Walter Sharp ------Mr. Thomas Mr. Rupp Cl I r- r r1 Of J r- CO ToothalI 3rd Row- Bob Brlaky, Bill Brisky, Ed Tallman, � ick Huzjak, Ivan Oulter, Jamrs Root, Willard Slocum. 2nd Row- Mr. Pers ng, Eldon Bourner, Dale Austin, Dale Bourner, Ray Cronk-hlte, Frank Pontlous, Bob Ewert, Dudley Dustin, Elll Kirk, Jerry Whipple, Bob Mae Pherson, Ralph Moyle. 1st Row- Steve Dragicevich, ack Quan, Sheldon Weed, Bill Baumgartner, Norman French, Bob Wilkinson, Bill Frommann, Frank Powers, George Gelssel, Don Tallman, Ray Carlisle. The Football season was opened with practically a new team. Upon their first encounter with Constantine, part of their team was lost and also the game. Constantine 6, Mattawan 0. One week later a powerful Galesburg team defeated them 22 to 0. Still later, and inconsistent A Hogg eleven downed them 20 to 0. They then took a trip down south, and were defeated by White Pigeon, 32 to 0. Back up in their own league, they encountered an enthusiastic Comstock team and lost an exciting game 19 to 0. By this tine their dirt-eaters began to fear the prospects of an unvictorlous season. With determination and un-dleing endurance they played the best game of the season, losing to Portage 12 to 7. Now they were sure of the cellar posltl n of their league. So the defeat delt to them by Vicksburg, 26 to 0, was immaterial. In ending their season with their traditional game with Paw Paw they were defeated 30 to 0. Cjixli $0,3 k-ei La.)) 3rd Row- Jerry Dunn, Beverly Shupert, Mary Lou wegeler, Ruby Dunn, Shirley Adams, Helen Powers, 2nd Row- Coach Monroe, Shirley Ruzlck, Margaret Pfau,Nancy Johnson, Marnell Johnson, June Shon, Rose Klobucher. 1st Row- Jean Veldt, Phyllis Klobucher, Audrey Kimble, Vary Jo Pierce, Francis Ruzlck. TTie girls opened the season with a new coach, Vlas Monroe. Three cf the regular players graduated last year. However, the teem did,well without them. They ended the season by attending the Girls League Basketball Banquet. Schedule Schoolcraft 26-12 (Won) Schoolcraft 7-15 (Lost) Bloomlngdele 26-1J (Won) Galesburg 20-22 (Lost) Climax 51-i8 (Won) Galesburg 10-1? (Lost) Bloomlngdele 31-18 (Won) Comstock 10-11 (Lost) Climax 21-12 (Won) Comstock Lostft Sailetl all Iith Row- Fr nk Pontious, Warren Stlcknev, Jim Root, Nick Huz.lak, Bill virk. 3rd Row- Ray Carlisle, Jim Whipple, Willard Slocum, Don Tail n Richard Strorg, Bob Mac Pherson, Eldon Bourner. 2nd Row- Coach Parsing, Ted Krajewski, Joe Francis, Bill Frommann, Steve Drarlcevlch, Jock Ruzick, Jack Cuan, Ralph Moyle, Manager. 1st Row- Bill Baumgartner, Bill Brisky, Ed Tallman, Grant Coombs, Bob Brisky. As in Football thla year the basketball team was practically new. None of last years regular players were here to start a new season of basketball, due to graduation. The team had a hard time getting started and w«s in next to the last olace in the league at the end of the first round. Come the tournament they figured they ware ready. The first game with Galesburg was a hair raisins thriller. Losing all t.he ray until the last two minutes of plry. The run had sounded enuing the Fame but the ball was in the air and fell through the loop after the game was over. We were awarded the basket and the ball game because the hall hod left from the plover’s hand while the game was still on progress. In the final rome t e team surprised ever sare person that could fit in Kalamazoo College pym,hy unsettlng Portage 29 to 26, for the Championship. Bill Brisky made the all star tourney team. The boys then went on to flrlsh thlr In the league They lost their first game in the district tournament and ended the season with Q wins and 9 losses. SaieLall 1st Row- Ed Taliman, harold Wilson, Sheldon Weed, Clyde Mumford, Bill Baum-partner. Bill Frommann, Phil Van Wiltenburg. 2nd Row- Coach Persing, Norman Leltz, George Gelasel, Bill Brlsky, Dean Kix, Robert Krajewski, Ted Krajewski. 3rd Row- Don Grimm, Joe Aleksich, Robert unn, Ray Sokolowskl, Darry Wilkinson, Conrad Burket. The 19I4.9 baseball season found our Wildcats in high spirits and on the diamond they proved themselves very capable by winning seven games and losing three. This placed our team second In the K. V. A. league. With the season under way we defeated Portage 2-0 In an easy game and handed the next game to the Comstock champs 6-3 At this point we began to hit our stride and with the outstanding batting of Bob Krajewski, Connie Burket, Sheldon Weed and Clyde Mumford we won six of the next eight. We lost to a powerful Decatur team 3 0 and Plftlnwell 2-0 while winning from Galesburg 3-2, Marcellus 10-3, Kellogg 6-3, Lawton 8-3, Vicksburg 7-U and Paw Paw 9-2. The entire season was sparked by the pitching of Sheldon 'eed. Though we will lose seven seniors from this team It Is expected that we will find a fine team for the season of 19U9 Weed will still be on the mound. Bill Baumgartner and Steve Drarlcevich are good prospective catchers and bob Brlsky, Bill Brlsky and Joe Aleksich show much nrom'se at pitching. There will be considers le compltitlon at the infield spots with Grant Coombs, p,ll Frommann, Don Tallman, Ray Carlisle, Jack Quan, Krvon Ritter, and Ted Krajewskl. 1st Row- Raymond Sokolowskl, Frank Powers,.Tim Hlscock, Clyde Mumford, Sheldon Weed, Ed Tallman, Norman French, Ivan Guitar. 2nd Row- Coach Perslng, Dean Rix, Alfred Carlisle, Gerald Whipple, James MlnshalT , Jack Cuan, Ludley Dustin, Charles Branch, Lloyd Harrington, Bill Kirk, Earrv Morrison, Ray Carlisle, Dale Austin. 3rd Row- Bob Frisky, Steve Dregicevlch, Jerome Harrington, Frank Pontious, Conrad Burket, Robert Swanson,Leonard Ralt.kirk, Jack Ruzick, James Jeffries, Bob Derhammer, Robert Ewert. The track season for I9I48 In general was very good considering the time allowed for practice. With the K.V.A. Field Meet, and the State Regional Trnck Meet, Clyde Mumford wns out outstanding athlete. Clyde set a new shrt put record of ho' 1 in the K.V.A. and placed Jrd In the high Jump. Weed tied for 2nd in the K.V.A. at 10 feet and Connie Burket,Larry Wilkinson,Fay Sokolowskl and Bill Baumgartner combined their forces to place 3rd in the medley relay. Mattpwon placed th in the K.V.A. F! ld Meet and It is expected that they will find greater success In the coming year. Tuture 'Tarmeu of America Uth Row- Dudley Dustin, Charles Branch, Arthur Ames, narold Brlninger, Ivan Gulter, John Kllmek, Arthur Markle, Jack Austin. 3rd Row- Lawrence Saunders, Ralph Wedzts Bill Gaines, Frank Pontlous, £fcane Hunt, Arlynn Hetrick, Jack Ruzick, Ray Cronkhlte. 2nd Row- Alden Bourner, Bill Kirk, Bob Lwert, Grant Coombs, Fred Thomas, Duane Lamb, Joe Albright, Jerry Whipple, Allen Gage. 1st Row- Sheldon Weed, Ervon Ritter, Norman French, Bill Frommann, Frank Brunaccl was a bsent when picture was takers Mr. Rupp, Frank Powers. This Yearfs F.F.A. has 33 members. Seventeen greenhands and six chapter farmers were lnltated. Their first activity was the sending of five members to the leadership training camp to Lake Madron. On November 15, President Bill Frommann left for the National F.F.A. Convention at Kansas City. Their next important activity was the F.F.A. fair. This fair was viewed by the largest crowd in Its 13 year history. Together the F.F.A. and the F.H.A. sponsored the Hick Hop on January 29• President Bill Frommann, Secretary, Frank Brunpccl, and Sheldon Weed who made the State farmer title, aldng with Mr. nupp, attended the State Convention at East Lansing on the 22nd and 23rd of March. This spring the F.F.A. formed a hog chain by purchasing a purebred hamp-hire sow which Is now raising nine pogs for Sheldon Weed. At the present the F.F.A. is sponsoring seed sales through the farm Bureau Services. They are planning an F.F.A. Banquet for this spring. The Parliamentary Procedure team this year, cons Is ted of Chairman, °ill Frommann, Secretary, Frank Brunaccl, the floor members were, Norman French, Allan Gage, and Sheldon Weed. Grant Coombs and Ervon Ritter were Alternates. At the District Contest at Cassopolis, on March 1, Mattawan placed second to Cassopolis, with a B average. Cassopolis went on to win the State Championship. T.-H.fl. 3rd Row- Mr?. Howes, Wilma Van Gemert, Betty Markle, Nancy Munting, Carol Frasier, Alice Overacker, Doris White, Charlene Otto. 2nd Row- Elaine Nichols, Barbara Huff, Beverly Wesley, Barbara Whitmore, Judy Chipmen, Estelle Coombs. 1st Row- Eleanor Dean, Maxine Alexander, foedonra Goldsmith, Frances Ruzlck, Virginia Pontlcus, Charlene Anspaugh, Rose Klobucher. There was a new club organized this year celled the F.H.A. ( Future Homemakers of America). They m et once a week on Wednesdays, and have regular business meetings once a month. At their first meet.lrg they elected officers. They are as follows; President, Judy Chlrman, Vice President, Frances Ruzick; Secretary, Barbara Whitmore; Treasurer, Virginia Pontlcus. Each Wednesday there is a different person in charge of the entertainment . They have had only one large activity this veer. That wcj helping the F.F.A. sponsor the Hick Hop. They felt that this w«s a successful venture even though, the weather outside was frightful. They hope to have a similar party next year. Ruby Dunn was selected tte biggest Hick of the Hon and received a prize for her outfit. They are lo(king forward to a bigger ard better club next year. Some of the alms of their club will be; to help us appreciate the satisfactions of bomemaking; to work for good homes ard family life; to give their members good recreation and to further interest In homemaking. A.ix.ed (2hoiui l th Row- Ruth Solner, Georgia Myers, Barbara Weed. Vary Lou we«reler, Pave Fltzpatrick. Ruby Dunn, Ruth Van Stall©, Janet Sprau, Jerry Dunn, Mary Jo Pierce, Yvonne Harrington, Betty DeHollander• 3rd Row- Betty Vargo, Beverly Powlby, Betty Markle, Wllra Van Genert, Bob Brisicy, Nick Ruz.lak, Richard Dopblede, Barbara Huff, Barbara Branch, Caroline Villor, Katherine Stratton. 2nd Row- Darlene Gaut, Phyllis Klobucher, Jeanette Derhammer, Joyce Ouiter, Shirley Puzlck, Richard Strong, Dale Austin, Jack Ruzlck, Ted Kro.lewski, Flora Seiner, Virginia Pontlous, Charlene Anspaurh, Frances Ruzlck, Mf. Pearson. 1st Row- Doris Hunt, Orlere Cltrpinger, Shirley Wolff, Harry Kra.lewskl, Ervon Ritter, James Vlnshall, Steve Dregicevich,Robert VacPhersor. The Mixed horus sings for community and school affairs. Two days a week are srert or theoretical work. The re3t of the time Is devoted to vocal work. vor a rwTPt o £kot 3rd Row- Mary Jo Pierce, Barbara Weed, Bob Briaky, Nick Huzjak, Richard Dophiede, Ruby Dunn, Faye Fltzpartlck, Ruth Van Stelle. 2nd Row- Darlene Gaut, Virginia Fontloua, Betty DeHollander, Ted Krajewski, Steve Draglcevich. Dale Austin, Caroline Killer, Charlene Anspaugh, Frances Ruzlck, Mr. Pearson. 1st.Row- Bernice Van Stelle, Marnell Johnson, Wilma Van Gemert, Richard Strong, Jack Ruzlck, Bob Mac Pherson, Flora Seiner, Georgia Myers, Bette Vargo. The Robe Choir consists of twenty-five selected voices. They do more formal singing in small groups ensemble fashion. ?rd Row- Rcw- $ unior fyk Ck 0XU.6 Susan wolff, Arlere Frasier, Patsy Grimm, Morns Word, D wn Viddle-ton, Dorothy Crawford, Annette Weiss, Patsy Prown, Arlene Shon, Jackie Cornelius, Barbara Morse, Wilma Prinirtcor, Elaine Hetrick, Lois Weed, Ruth Jenson. Donald M� rkle, Suzan.Ryar., Raymond Peer, Don Sherrill, Jack Wolff, Ronald Ryder, Lawrence Mumford, Walter Sharp, Marianne Stevens, Ellen Coombs, Darlene Klobucher, Duane Van Stelle. 2nd Row- Darlene Gaut, Ida Barton, Rheta Underwood, Louise De Rossi. Joan Crawford, Francis Klobucher, Maxine Sheldon, Betty Russell, Sarah Alexander, Jean Ewert, Marian Cllpplnper, Patsv Roclan,Janet Rix, Shirley Cronk, Jean Fessendon. 1st Row- Janet Krum, Phyllis Rinehart, Donna •“arkle, Bertha Raley, Betsy Welch, Mary Grover, Evelyn Brock, Sandra Taylor, Ponnle Mcholson, Leanore Goldsmith, Mary Lou Kimble, Jo Ann Ward, Kay Russell. The Junior High Chorus is composed of seventy seventh and eirhth grade students and is directed by 'iss Evelyn Monroe. Early in the fall the chorus presented an assembly program. The chorus .Iclned with the Plgh School vocal groups in presenting an evening Christmas program on December 21. In March, about thirty members cf the chorus sang some Irish sonca for the P.T.S.4. The chorus made its final public erpearance for the year at the May festival, which wo9 held in the gymnasium. Hand 1st Row- Trumpets- Raymond Feer, Duane Von Stella, Dole AusMn. Pobart Fee, Spyaphones- Janet Sprau, Jim Dennony, Derwyn Parish,Nancy Johnson, Flute- Betsy Welch. Clarinets- Fred Moyle, Albert Olson, Larry Areux, Jim Beebe. 2nd Row- Trumpets- Jim Hunt, Allen Holder, Terry Gl!dden, Wesley, Wesson, Karl Pohnet. Boss- Duane Lamb. Borltone- Robert Kirk. Clarinets- Rutb Seiner, Susan Wolfe, Jpnet Fix, Bertha Holey, Leonore Goldsmith. 3rd Row- Trumpets- Pete Klobucher, Rorer Nichols,Audrey Hendrickson,Jim De-Smit, Dov5d Boyer. Trombone- Merle Nichols, Leslie Pierce, Bob Mac Phersm,Roy Cro k-hl te. Clarinets- David Atlerly, Gene Krajewski, Jpck Austin, Tom Bird. Conductor- Mr. Pearson. Drums- Margaret Alekslch, Loretta Efrren, ''nrroret Pfou. Clarinets- Glen Haley, Richard Jones ,L wrence vumfcrd,Donna Stuart Donna Do]Iadov. Velmo De Leeuw, Annette Weiss were absent from the picture A ton t 3rd Row- Eleanor Wilkinson, Georgia Pendoski, Joann Washburn, Norma Whipple, Mary Fitzpatrick, Sue Hughes, Jean Dunn. 2nd Row- Elizabeth Van Voorhees, Jackie Ambs, Janet Klobucher, Marjorie Hlestand, Marnell Johnson. 1st Row- Joyce Derhammer, Nancy Wheeler, Joan Hlestand, Mary owlbeck, Judy Russell, Colleen Russell. The Baton girls hve been doing very fine work so far this year. They have twirled for two home basketvall games during this season. Elizabeth Coombs entered In second semester. enio’t fllay Left to R5 ht- Jack Quan, Miss Tuellnp-dlrector, Harriett Estey, Ruth Van Stelle, Faye Fitzpatrick, Ruby Dunn, Jure Shon,’ Barbara Se-brinp, Audrey Kimble, Ed Tallren, Jack Ruzick. Aunt Tillle Goes to Town, was presented by the Senior Class on April 2. It was a riotous comedy and a pra-d rarfrrmence. The attendence was poor but the fun was there for those who did come. Richard Hal) and Richard Dophlede were stepe mararers. Betty f'arkle and Wilma Van Gemert made the rroprams. Georpia Myers and Barhara Mason were the ushers. Audrey Kimhle was the prompter. Joe Francis nd Marian Burson were absent when the picture wq8 taken. 1st Row- Ted Krajewski, Velma De Leeuw, Maxine Alexander, Mae donna Goldsmith Rose Klobucher, Ralph Moyle. 2nd Row- Director---Miss Jewel Tueling, Margaret Pfau, Arlyene Mac Pherson, Bill Frommann, Bill Baumgartner, George Geissel, Evelyn Miles , Robert Dunn. The Junior Class presented The Absent-Minded Bridegroom, a three act comedy by Larry E. Johnson on November 15th. The play was directed by Miss Jewel Tueling and nake-up was by Mr. and Mrs. George Peer. Velma DeLeeuw prrmptei the play end Robert Dunn was stage hand. Frank Brunacci was absent when the picture was taken. y o jCunc , Left to Right- Vrs• Farthing, Vrs. Beebe and Vrs. Kimble. The majority of the students at Mattawnn eat and enjoy hot lunches six to seven months a year. Hot lunch Is served not orlv to the students of the new building but is sent to the old building every day. We are all glad that the program is being extended to last another month or more next year. Vrs. Howes, the Hone Econmics teacher, has the worrvand resrorsibi1i-ty of preparing the merus which is e large and difficult job. These wonen order and cork the food. They are a part of this school and when they leave we will all miss them. Though, we don’t have to worry about that as yet, we hope. Students also wrrk in the hot lunch room doing various jobs such as handing our part of the food, washing tables, collecting money, and taking care of the milk. Thra g'rls work at the grade building. The girls who work receive their lunches free of charge. Dxivtr. rta.ininy Standing- Betty Tlmmer, Jean Veldt, Helen Powers, Mr. Lundy-lnstructor,Donna Boodv, Donna Underwood, Barbara Weed, Shirley Adams. Kneellrg- Lawrence Saunders, Bill Kirk, Charles Branch, Dudly Dus tin,Robert Sawnson. Just after grape harvest was over and we bad started back to school, eight students began taking drivlrg lessons. The class was divided Into two parts, four In each class. Later In the semester one of the students drorped out, thus cutting the class down to seven. Mondays and Fridays wore set aside for classroom discussion. During these periods the teacher, Mr. Lundy, explalred to the class the basic rrlrclpals which make a cor run and courtesies and u?ea of the road. Tuesdavs, Wednesdays p d Thursdays were used In applying the rules taught In clcss and In practicing the various steps needed to onerate a car. Some of these maneuvers were backing, starting and stopping on a hill, right and left hand turns, and parking. Later, when more time was needed, the schedule was changed so that each class went our in the car every other day. This enabled them to have class for two periods Insteod of the one period. With this extra time they were able to make some trips to Lawton ard Paw Paw to practice driving in traffic. At the end of the '•emest r t ev rent to Kaipmazoo to get their drivers licenses. They had to take a written examination «rd fifteen minute road test. All of them passed both tests with very little difficulty. , Left to Right- Ivan Gutter, Helen Powers, Don Tallman, Lloyd Anspaugh,James Vanatti, Caroline Miller, Tommy Welch, Joan Washburn, Bill Francis,John Larson, Margaret Alekslch, Dudly Dustin, Oriene Cllppinger, Ervon Ritter, Charlene Otto, Georgia Myers,Donna Underwood, June Shon, Juanita Alexander, Louise De Rossi,Don Austin, Ed Tallman, Bob Kimble. Frort Row- Wayre Reynolds, Lorry Stone, David Williams, Pat Dustin,Patty Kimble, Maurveen Mac Pherson, Robert Williams. Mike Stone was absent when picture was taken. The Safety Patrol was organized In cooperation with the Automobile Club of Michigan, to promote safety among the students. Glen (1 ntvamuials 3rd Row- Sterling Wesley, Don Rush, Duane Ven Stella, Richard Jones, Haley, Lawrence Mumford, Raymond Peer, Tom Bird, Bob Kirk, 2nd Row- Jerome Harrington, Jim Fitzpatrick, John Lprson, Bob Kimble, Don Nichols, Bob Thomas, Mr. Parsing. 1st Row- Leonard Sokolowskl, Harry Krajewskl, Derwyn Parrish,Tom Welch, Jim Dennany, Lawrence Vashlon. Many thMlls were had with the Junior High Cagers as they came through the season with sever wins nd three losses. seventh rrode won from Vicksburg twice and lost to Paw Paw twice, while the eighth grade defeated all opponents except Portage In tie Portage gym. The two Fortage games were played by seventh and eighth graders combined. This Is an Impressive record for our small frys and It Is this team that gives us high hopes for a successful and winning team In the near future. mattawan OPPONENT Portage 30 13 Vicksburg 12 Vicksburg 22 26 Paw Paw 12 12 Paw Paw 21 26 Portage 55 28 Vicksburg 10 21 Vicksburg 19 Cd.nl SEPTEMBER 8 Enrollment Day 214. Grape Vacation began OCTOBER 7-8 Teachers Institute 13 Senior Pictures taken 21 P.P.A. Pair NOVEMBER 2 All school Individual pictures taken 19 Junior Play DECEMBER 22 Sophomore Dance 23 Christmas Vacation began JANUARY 15 Freshman Dance 29 F.F.A. and P.H.A. Dance FEBRUARY 7 Donkey Basketball Game 11 Concert Pianist MARCH 1 District F.F.A. Contest k District Basketball Tournament 8 Regional F.F.A Contest 22- 23 F.F.A. State Convention APRIL 2 Senior Play 8-18 Spring Vacation 21 F.F.A. Banquet MAY 3 Mother-Daughter Banquet 7 Senior Dance 11 K.V.A. Track Meet 13-lk Operetta lo Spring Festival 21 Jr.-Sr. Banquet and Prom 23- 27 Senior Trip JUNE 5 Baccalaureate 9 Graduation XI OPERETTA