Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

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(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.

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(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»

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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