Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1953 volume:

The year Is off to a good ■tart as la evidenced by the big emllee on the faces of our Superintendent Mr. Jamee Borough (seated; and our Principal Mr.Kenneth Pearson. Next let me introduce Mr. David Dickenson our grade school Principal who also looks pleased at the way the year has started off. It took me some months to find our busy coaches together. Here we see Coach Walter Piggott.... (basketball; and Coach Frank Wheeler (football; comparing notes on the best basketball and football season we have had In quite a few years. Oar newspaper advisors, Mr. Franklin Ryan, Commerce, and Mr. Anthony Gianunsio, English dlscu88 the Digger and better Weekly Mirror . Andrews, Junior with Mr8• Pearl High, concern- 1 went upataire this morning and found Miss Irene Corsiglia, Mrs. Leola Webber, and Mrs. Beulah Howe- grade school teachers, talking while their students were out for recess We snapped the grade school teachers at the little school Just as they were leaving Miss Passmores room after a noon-nour get-together. Miss Francis Calay-3rd grade. Miss Ardele Allen-let grade, Mrs. Fern Carrington - Kindergarden, Miss Ruth Passmore - 2nd grade, Mrs. Irene Goodrich - 2nd grade, and Mrs. Ruth Breed-18t grade. Mrs. Beatrice Carter-6th grade, and Mrs. Laura Moyle 5th grade, admire the new nutrition map for their classes. We dropped in Mr. Borough's office just in time to see his Secretary, Mrs. Sidney Weiss, leaking a business call. Pegasus had nothing on our buses. Here are the drivers that bring us to school and take us home again in no time at all. Standing 2d Kucinich Dan Moyle George Ruzick Bill Kucinich Bill Delich Mai Anderson Russ Kimble Roger Markle Frank Farth Seated Maurice Persing Bill Klobucher Tony Zolp Absent The aroma of well-cooked food leads us to the kitchen where we find our cooks preparing dinner. Mrs. Doris Beebe Mr8. Rhoda Farthing Mrs. Ella Kimble Here we find Mr. Anderson, grade school custodian talking shop with the two high school custodians, Mr. Rix and Mr. Moyle. To these men we owe our thanks for the upkeep of the school and for continually performing the many little tasks they are called upon to do. A Jt n A Cr k A Soon to be but echoing footsteps Down the halls of memory. Marching two abreast and bravely To keep their tryst with destiny. Soon to Join the flickering shadows Of past classes; they will be, Passing outward from our portals Outward Class of '53'. let us not in sadness ponder. We will miss them, that is true; Let us rather cheer them onward Great and many tasks to do. They are trained to meet the challenge Their many labors to perform, jbat from thou it and endless effort A new and better world be formed. Some are builders, some are artists, Some great statesmen will become; Some are scientists, some are scholars. Great the tasks that will be done. Onward.' Ever OnwardJ Senior Class of Mattawan, 'Til God's own peace fills the earth Tour work is Just begun. ir VALEDICTORIAN MARY GROVER Sr, Play Jr. Play Sr. High Chorus-IV Newspaper-Ill Class Secretary-11 Student Council-I Girls Basketball-I Minstrel Show-IV Merer trouble troubles till troubles trouble you. SALuTATORIAN JAMES FITZPATRICK •Jim' Football-II,111, IV Basketball-1,11,111 Baseball-11,111,IV Track-IV Jr. Vice President Sr. Class Treasurer Varsity Club An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. JOHN WOLFF •Jack1 DUANE MuNN Band-i,Il,liI Vice President-I,IV President-Ill,IV Basketball-I Hr Newspaper-Ill Minstrel Show-111, IV | Minstrel Show-In Jr. Play jUg Bus. Manager Music-IV of Band-II,III Librarian-Ill,IV P. T.S.A. Treasurer Sr, Play Jr. Play F.F.A.-II,I11,IV A Sr. High Chorus-IV Tis just os important to be a good follower as a good leader. Flirtation---attention without intention. MARLENE BEEBE v 'Beeb' Class Secretary-IV Band-1,11,III,IV Jr. Play Sr. Play Annual Editor-IV Sr. High Chorus-IV Newspaper-Ill Band board of- directors-IV Minstrel shov-IV PATRICIA BROWN •Pat' Basketball-II Newspaper-I1,III High School Chorus III,IV Minstrel Show-Ill IV All the things I really like to do are either illegal or fattening. He who only plans is a dreamer; he who only works is a drudge; ’out,-, he who plans and works is a success. JAMES DENNAHY 'Jim Jr. Play Sr. Play Track-Iil,IT Football-lV Tennis-IV Varsity Club-IV Basketball Manager-IV Student Council-lV GERALD DUDGEOU 'Jerry' F.F.A.-I,II,III,IV Sec. F.F.A.-III Tomorrow life is too late: He can who thinks he can. Live Today. ROBERT FEE 'Bob' F.F.A.-I,II,III,IV Band-1,II,III,IV Excuses only satisfy the person who makes them. ARLENE GRIMM r •Pat' Class Treasurer-I Q,ueen'8 Court-I Basketball-1,11 Cheeleader-1,11,111, IV Ban cUI1,1II,IV Band Sec. Treas.-III Newspaper-III.IV High School Chorus-Ill,IV Minstrel Show-Ill,IV Student Council-Ill Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to live and to work and to play and to look up at the stars. ELAINE HETRICK Class Officer-I Student Council Officer-II Newspaper-1,11 Jr. Play FREE HuZJAK Chorus-II.III Music Theory-I,111 Minstrel Shows When people agree with me, I always feel that I must be wrong. Be useful where thou livest. ROBERT KIMBLE 'Bob' President-II Football-I,11,111 Basketball-I,11,111 Track-I,11 PETER ELOBUCHER •Pete' F.F.A.-1.I1 Baad-I,ll,lll,IV Newspaper-lV Sr. Play A friend is a gift you give yourself. GENE KRAJEWSKl •Tiny' Band-1 Baseball-I,11,111,17 Basketball-1,11,111,17 Track-Ill Football-II Jr. Flay Annual Staff-17 He who's lucky in love shouldn't play cards. IVONNE LOZA ” •Tonnie Class President-1,II Student Councll-1 Basketball-1,11,111 Tenni8-lI,IIl High School Chorus 1,11,17 Annual Staff-11,111 Cheerleader-In, IV Jr. Play Sr. Play F.F.A. Queen-17 Newspaper-17 The spirit of friendship is more precious than the finest jewel, JEAN MOHNET Cheerleader-I Student Council-1 Newspaper-I,III Annual Staff Sr. Play Glee Club-I Sextet He that mischief hatcheth, mischief catcheth. DONALD NICHOLS •Don' Basketball-I,11, 111,17 Track-11 Baseball-1,II, 111 Tennis-Ill,17 Football Manager-Ill Sr. Choru8-l,II,I7 Minstrel Show-IIi,IV Student Director Jr. Play Stage Manager Sr. Play The thing that goes the fartherest towards making life worth while, that costs the least, and does the most, is just a pleasant smile. DARWIN PARRISH BONNIE NICHOLSON 'Nicky' Vice President-I Cheerleader-1,11,III, IV Basketball-1,11 Queens Court-II Band-II,III,IV Newspaper-III, IV Class Secretary-Ill Band Librarian-Ill Band Sec. Treas. Bus Manager-IV Jr. Play Football-1,11,111, IV Basketball-1,II,III IV Baseball-1,11,111, IV Track-1,11,III,IV Music-IV Minstrel Show-IV The only way to have a friend is to be one. One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning. ANN PHINNEY LOIS RINEHART Jr. Play Sr. Play Band-III,IV Newspaper-III,IV Basketball-IV Glee Club-II,IV Annual Staff 'Typist'-IV New8paper-I,II Art-11 Student Librarian- 11,111 J Anything that is worth haring is worth working for. Lose your dollars but keep your sense.....of humor. DOLORES SEGALLA 'Dee' Jr. Play Student Council-Ill Band Sec. Treas.-II Band President-Ill,IV F.F.A. Queen-1II Cheerleader-Ill,IV Newspaper Staff-11,111 IV Band-11,111, IV ROGER SEXTON Tennis-1,11,III,IV Basketball Manager III Football Manager III Student Council- HI IV Jr. Play Sr. Play Music-IV Minstrel Show-IV Variety Club-IV There is so much good in the worst of us And so much bad in the best of us- That it hardly becomes any one if us- To talk about the rest of us. If you wish to reach the highest, begin at the lowest. MAXINE SHELDON 'Mac' Sr. Play Class Treasurer-III Basketball-II Newspaper-11,111 RONALD SLATER 'Ronnie' Chorus-II.ilI, IV Poo tball-II,111,1V Tennis-III,IV Jr. Play Minstrel Show-Ill,IV All things I thought I knew; But now I confess. The more I know, I know the less. Friends are like melons. To find a good one, you must a hundred try. LEONARD SOKOLOVSKI ' Soc' F.F. A.-1,11,111,IV Basketball-1,11,III,IV King's Court Student Council-II Football Manager-II F.F. A. Vice. Pres.-Ill Track-Ill, IV SANDRA TATLOR 1 Sandy' Band-II,III,IV Cheerleader-1,III,IV Queen's Court-I Student Council-III Student Council-Sec.IV Muslc-IV There are three faithful friends; A girl of cheerful An old wife, an old dog, and ready yesterdays and confident tomorrows, money. LAWRENCE VASHON Baseball-IV F.F. A.-I.II.IV Newspaper-III Chorus-III ANDRA VARGO 'Andy' Cheerleader-I Student Councll-1 Newspaper-i Class Pres.-I A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. It'8 not a crime to be short. Only a nuisance. THOMAS WELCH 'Tom' F.F. A.-I,II,Ill,lV F.F. A.-Pres.-iV F.F. A.-Treas -lll Basketball-ll.iii.iV Baseball-Ill,IV Track-Ill,IV DEAN A WILSOI. •Dee' Sr. Flay Glee Clab-1,11,111 Librarian-iV Some people tell us that there ain't no - - - -, But they never fanned so how can they tell. The harder I try the gooder to be, the worser I become. I, Marlene Beebe, leave my quiet ways to Janet Oxley. I, Patsy Brown, will my many dates to Darlene Gaut. I, Jim Dennany, will my boisterous personality to Wayne Hamming. I, Jerry Dudgeon, will my baseball skill to Ed Lorenz. I, Bob Fee, will my petite build to Sherin Neubauer. I, Jim Fitzpatrick, will my happy-go-lucky character to Donna Markle and Phyllis Rinehart. I, Mary Grover, leave my art ability to Betty Russell. I, Patsy Grimm, will my technique at writing sports stories to John McGrew. I, Elaine Hetrick, will my ability to play the accordian to Francie Klobucher. I, Fred Huzjak, will my acting ability to Dave McCullum. I, Bob Kimble, will my place on the football team to Elmer Cowley. I, Pete Klobucher, will my thin frame to Walter Young- blood, Marva Underwood, and Bob Kirk. (There's enough for all three.) I, Gene Krajewski, will my farming ability to Dick Jones and Gene Hhodes. I, Vonnie Loza, will my long, naturally curly hair, to Joan Crawford. I, Jean Mohney, will my ability to polka to Marianne Stevens. I, Duane Munn, leave my subdued manner to Glenn Haley. I, Don Nichols, will my ability to keep my mouth shut to DeLorma Martin and Ruth Jensen. I, Bonnie Nicholson, will my tap-dancing skill, to Judy Stark and JoAnn Ward. I, Darwyn Parrish, will my studious ways to Sue Ryan. I, Ann Phinney, will my basketball ability to Dorothy Crawford and Darlene Klobucher. I, Lois Hinehart, will my slim trim figure to Janet Oiddings. I, Dolores Segalla, will my ability to swim to Jean Fessenden. I, Soger Sexton, leave my place on the cheerleading team to Lois Weed. I, Maxine Sheldon, will my ability to get to school on time to any one who thinks they can make it. I, Ronnie Slater, leave my ability to disassemble cars, to Franklin Branch. 1, Leonard Sokolowski, leave my musical talents to Sue Wolff and Ronnie Ryder. I, Sandra Taylor, will my perfect health to Annette Weiss. I, Lawrence Vashon, will my hei it to David Atherly. I, Andra Vargo, will my gossipy ways to Betsy Weicn. I, Tom Welch, leave my position in the clarinet section of the band to Janet Rix. I, Deana Wilson, leave my ability to behave in class to anyone who thinks they can. I, Jack Wolff, will my way with girls to Art Alexander. N0TAR1 PUBLIC Wltnesseth Witnesseth Marlene Beebe decided against a college education. She thinks it will he cheaper to get her learning from her better half. Ray says she won't hare time for school; she'll hare a full time Job. I stopped in to buy sosiething at Grant's Department store, and I found Pat Brown has finally worked herself up to Manager . Since Jim Dehnany did such a good Job as Father in the Jr. play, he has replaced Stu Irwin on the Trouble With Father T.T. Show. If your mail gets fouled up in the near future, you'll know Jerry Dudgeon has finally reached the height of his ambitions. He is in charge 6f all the mail on the Hew York Central Lines. Glancing thru the Michigan Manual, 1 see Bob Fee has been chosen All American Farmer. He sure knows his onions. Jim Fitzpatrick went to college to become an engineer but they thought he'd make a better Dean. He is presently teaching at Vasser. (A womens College.; For you who know opera, listen to Mario Lanza Sunday afternoon. He is featuring his new contralto discovery, Patsy Grimm . 1 received a letter from Mary Grover a couple of days ago. She's in San Diego completing trainingae a Wave. Blaine Hetrick finally did it, she went to see the President and together they went and set up a plan to start up the Spars again. Saw Fred Huzjak in the Hardware Saturday. He bought a new pole and tackle. He's been fishing every day except Friday since school was out. He says on Fridays, he has to win his bread money at Ruzick's Pool Hall. Driving home yesterday, one of KlmDle's trucks passed me. It seems Bob bougit out Associated Truck Lines and went into business for himself. Pete Klobucher is the new county agent in Paw Paw. He says Bob Fee has the cleanest dirt in this part of the country. Gene Krajewski Just completed plans for an addition to Upjohns. He's getting to be a very important man. Vonnie Loza is taking up a physical educational teachers course at Western. When she graduates she hopes to teach at Hotre Dame (Boys' College). I see in the Gazette where Jean Mohney has achieved the height of her ambition and married a very important man. Duane Munn hasn't settled down as yet. I saw his Black Convertible in Kalamazoo loaded down with girls. Maybe it's best that,way, he couldn't be happy with Just one. Also, I want to remind you to listen to WBKB Sunday morning at LOfOO. Don Hichola will give one of his inspiring sermons on Life After Death . 1 ran into Mrs. Hlcholson the other day and she said Bonnie is still trying to decide whether she will stay single or marry that guy from Crooked Lake. I see Darwyn Parrish is living up to the old saying of the sailors A girl in every Port . knn Phinney finally completed Burses Training and la nov working for a Dr. In New fork. Lola Rinehart la atlll hunting for that Ideal Office Job. She didn't say what she had in mind hut at the end of our conversation she uttered a prayer and said Ah-men . After waiting all through the Senior Tear, Dolores Segalla finally got, Slim , I see Ron Slater is Traveling around the world as Star of the Rogers Rodeo. 1 went to the races at Galesburg yesterday. They featured Mac Sheldon Driving her dads Nash, through a hoop of fire. Boy—can that girl drive. I see in the Real Estate Column that Leonard Sokolowskl has just bought the laat lot on Crooked Lake that didn't formerly belong to him. Re says He's going to turn it into a vacation resort for Marilyn Monroe. Roger Sexton la graduating from Western this year. Seems he graduated with more honors than his brother Earlowe. Must have done some pretty hard studying. I stopped by to see Sandra Taylor, and found her living very happily with her husband and fine Strong children. It seems that Lou Yandenburg reached her dream for the future before any one else. She got married Before graduation. Andra Vargo has finally added the second ring to her 3rd. finger, left hand. Makes a nice looking set Andra. Lawrence Yashon la now working for the Little Men Modeling Agency. He models clothes for extra short men. I see in the paper where Tom Welch is the Guest Speaker at the Annual T.T.JL, He will speak on, what you should learn in F.P.A. 1 saw Deana Wilson and she said she was working for Mr. Ryan. Seems he Just couldn't get along without her. By the way, might as well get a plug in here for Jack Wolff. He is top iiw terior decorator for the Vogue shop in New York. c fa A A si A How next we'll meet the Junior claee, Hartwicke' Headaches they are named. They sell refreshments by the glass, Tor which they're justly famed. it's Evelyns' Angels and Tonys' Mob, The Sophomore class is on the job; The Juniors place they soon will rob. Boy, this poem is com ri it off the cobb. The Trisky Ereshies frank and free; The girls are called whom you will see. And Barbers' Bachelors boys become. The rest of this picture, and this poem is done. a a to a A ap A Now first let me introduce you to a bunch of super-salesmen. Tne Juniors have sold refreshments at alx the home games and have also sold fudge every Wednesday during the noon-hour.The first Wednesday in Novenv. her the Juniors had a nGet-Together class party in which everybody had loads of fun. December 10, they sponsored a Penny-A Spoonful-Supper at which a green all-wool blanket was raffled. 1st row from left to right are, Jo Ann Ward, Janet Oxley, Marianne Stevens, Janet Fix, Rita underwood-Treasurei; Donna Markle, Phyllis Rinehart. 2nd row, Mr. Hartwick, Lois Weed, Marva Underwood, Betsy Welch, Francie Klobucher, Betty Russell, Virginia Hiestand, Dorothy Crawford, Darlene Gaut, Darlene Klooucher. 3rd row, Janet Giddings, DeLorma Martin, Sherin Neubauer, Joan Crawford, Susan Wolff, Dave Caulieina, John McGrew-Vice President, David McCalium, Annette Weiss, Phyllis Welch, Ruth Jensen, Judy Stark-Secretary, Suzanne Ryan. 4th row, Robert Kirk, Franklin Branch, Richard Jones, Y aiter loungbiood, Wayne hamming, David Atheriy, Gene Rhodes, Glenn Haley, Ronnie Ryder, Henry Eggan, Arthur Alexander, Edward Lorenz Students not in picture—Finer Cowley-Presicient, Wesley Wasson. SOPHMORES Apart from supplying M. H. S. with several varsity football players, tne Sophmore class also carried on many other activities during the 52-53 school year. Their main event through the past year was the Soph-more Shamrock Shindig f which was presented May 14. They also sponsored several candy sales. They elected officers as follows: Fred Brisky-Fresident; Dolores Gaines-Vice President; Charlene Dudgeon- Secretary; and Francis Korteway-Treasurer. Now I would like you to meet the remainder of the class. Back row, left to right: Lester Woodward, Lynden Barber, Harry Otto, Don Davis, Earl Max am, Terry Neubauer, Francis Kort-ray. Bill Francis, Merle Nichols, Alan Atherly, Bob Boyer, John Owen, Ken Jordan, Larry Stone, Leslie fierce, and Fred Bowman. Second row, left to right: Paul Aleksich, Jim Rix, Marian Du Bois, Phyllis Coble, Mary Fitzpatrick, Hayes Brown, Helmer Larson, Frank Veldt, David Williams, Floyd Hiestand, David Fischer, Sue Throgmartin, Katherine Stowe, Darlene Warren, and Fred Brlsky. Front row, left to right: Mr. Gianun- zio-Advisor, Nina Vashon, Laura VanAtti, Dolly Grile, Dorothy Clippinger, Rosalee McGehee, Dolores Caines, Alyce Saxton, John Hoyt, Harold Larson, Dena Powers, Charlene Dudgeon, Beatrice Bently, Janice Nesvig, Marjorie Hiestand, Judy Jensen, Margaret McGrew, and Miss Monroe-Advisor. Absent from picture: Gloria Budzen, Marilyn Goldsmith, Elinor Wilkinson, James Daily, Roger Wagy, Mike Purcell, and Mary Hunten. These are the 9th grade Frisky Freshmen'1 and barber's Bachelors. They haven't had any activity together yet but are planning on having a party at tne end of the year. Students in 1st row from left to right are, Fatty Kimble, Duane Simans, Raymond Guiter, David Bryer, Barbara Stark, Rinehart, Joyce Markle, Laura Clippmger, Marie uan, Tim De Smit, Lawrence Kimble, Donna 2nd row, Mr. Barber, Tom Phinney, Richard Sherburn, Brenda Barker, Annabelie Tallman, Paul, Dorothy Niles, Jim Welsh, Lowell Comstock, Ronald Budzyn, Fred Koenig, Carole Beverly Crawford, Donna Eads, Jeanne Brenstetter, Roger Nichols, Richard Dines, Miss. 3rd row, Larry Caulkins, David Bair, Barbara Giddings, William Barringer, Murvene Elaine Warren, Tom Brown, J.D. Brock, Jean Dunn, Audrey Hendrickson, Roxana uthe, Joyce Stuart. Madelyn Purcell Swanson Mac Pherson, Joey Thomas, ------------ — , — . —w -- 1 « -v- — —— I iV rkDVll, nUACUia UbtlC, KJKJK3J IUUUIH8 Jackie Brown, Janet Klobucher, Richard Kortevay, Delwyn Duenwald, Russell Young. 4th row Lawrence Shoemaker, Richard Vargo, Robert DeRyks, J.D. Crawford, Bernard Ross, Jim Russel, Melvin Biagtas, Ricky Swanson, Robert Teener, Joel Lemmer, Judd Wise, Irving Slocum, Carol Munting, David Cowley, Joyce Ockerman, William RietKerk. Students not in picture are Mary Lou Mortenson, Harriet Kuki, Wanda Wesley, Norene Osterman and Robert Dines. The eighth grade class i6 divided into two parts. The eighth grade boys homeroom is directed by Mr. Hansen. They had a talent program. Some of the thir.gs they do in homeroom are play checkers end chess on Tuesday, clean the homeroom on Thursday, have business meetings on Wednesday, on Monday and Friday they study or read. The eighth grade girls homeroom is directed by Mrs. Hamden. The homeroom elects committees every month. The committees are,the program committee,homeroom committee, attendance committee, decorating committee, and the birthday committee. Some of the things they do in homeroom are play basketball, dance and have business meetings. The girls take turns helping teachers when they are sick or when they have work they can do. 1st row,Joyce Stark, Donna Craft, Bonnie Middleton, Raymond Shoemaker, Albert Olson-Pre Jack Simonds-Sec.t Margaret White, Nancy Wheeler. 2nd row, Mr. Hansen-Mvisor, Dick Williams, Margaret Geresy, Irene Darling, Ester Ruth Cowley, Ruth Ann Holland, Florence }uan, Jackie Klobucher, Hunter, Beverly Barber, Judy lmus, Marianne Rix, Harriet Hodges, Cherie Martin, Mrs. Hamden-Advisor. 3 row Terry Glidden-Treasurer, Fred Overacker, Dick Ritsema, Larry Areaux, Mike Stone, Caroly Klobuc Patricia Dustin, Marie Woodward, Evelyn Blessing, Judy Hammer, Ester Vargo-Vice President, Dick V Philip Rolffs, Garrett Korteway. 4th row, Jim Beebe, Barry Blessing, Joan Betts, Edward Cleave Blanchard, Roger Kramer, David Boyer, Alvin Baily, Allen Holder, Billy Revore, Arthur Beebe, Alexander Absent Bob Babcock, Lee Reynolds, Terry Rhoten. How let the seventh grade tell you what they have done so far this year. The Panthers took part In the home coining parade, they made a float - colors, blue and gold. To raise money for their treasury they sold magazines. In December the class had a Christmas Party. Refreshments were served, games were played and everyone enjoyed themselves. From left to right in 1st row. Jan Oxley, Colleen Russell, Annette Clippinger, Sally Kimble, Edith Rolffs Carole Markle, and Joyce Derhammer. 2nd. row, Mr. Persing, Virgil Saxton, Bonnie Holder, Gail Graham, Pat Sherburn, Madelyn Klobucher, Wayne Whipple, Roberta Imus, Veitch Harrington, Newell Hetrick, Charles Slover, 3rd row, Jim Forder, Lyman Saxton, Raymond Niles, Ken Kline, Joan Biestand, Karen Osterman, Louie Geresy, Fred Russell, Dick Mac Fherson, Utah White-Pres., Bill Polmanteer. 4th row, Mary Michael Cowlbeck Bonnie Paul, Katie Eckler, Walter Nesvig, Virgil hendrickson-Vice Pres., Bob Powers, Dick Boyer, Ttom Osborne, Elaine Pierce-Sec. Tree., Beverly Kimble, David Frank. Absent from picture. Jack Walker, Tedd Tompkins, David Goldsmith, Rosemary Koenig, Charles Hatfield, Bud Nicholson, Eleanor Weaver. r A { A Listen my children. And yon shall hear Of the best team we're had Tor many a year. Our football boys. Won their share And beat Comstock, first time Since the old grey mare. And in basket ball, too We had our day, And came marching home Champs of K.V.A. Car Parrish was elected To the all star team. Our most valuable player He sure had the steam. Now i18 pretty early To tell you the score, Of baseball and track But will win, we are sure. The season started with a trip to Decatur where our team lost a heart breaker, 13-12. Next we traveled to Paw Paw and lost 41-0. Then rolled over Richland 27-0 in our first home game. At Vicksburg we gave the league champs a scare before losing 24-0. Way land beat us to the punch with a trick play and won 20-7 then tock also tried a trick play but we hit them on the rebound and won 12-6. In the homecoming tilt burg bowed 13-7 and Kellogg won in the final game 6-0. All in all, the season was very successful ryn Parrish was voted our Most Valluable Player and Jim Dennany the most improved player. Darwyn and Robert Boyer were named to the All K.V.A. second team while Lynden Barber, received honorable mention in the All-State selections. 1st row. Coach Wheeler, Fred Koenig, Dave Caalkins, Melvin Biagtas, Elmer Cowley, Bob Boyer, Don Davis, Larry Stone, n Jorden, Francis Korteway, Dick Korteway, Coach Piggott 2nd row, Merle Nichols, Bill Francis, Earl Maxam, Lynden Barber, Harry Otto, Jim Dennany, Fred Bowman, Jim Fitzpatrick, Darwyn Parrish, Ronnie Slater, Irving Slocum-Manager. Absent, Bob Kirk. FOOTBALL We They Mattawan at Paw Paw 12 12 Paw Paw at Mattawan 14 0 Vicksburg at Mattawan 0 6 Mattawan at Decatur 7 13 Mattawan at Comstock 14 0 The Mattawan Reserves traveled to Paw Paw in their first game and came up with a 12-12 tie. In their second game they played the Paw Paw team in a return contest on Mattawan1 s field and posted a 14-0 defeat This was one of their best played games. Vicksburg traveled here for the next game and slowed down the boys with a 6-0 defeat. Mattawan then went to Decatur and took their second loss in a row 13-7. In their final record Won 2,Lost 2,Tied 1. 1st row, Roger Nichols, Duane Simonds, Tim De8mit, Fred Brisky, Ronald Budzyn, Larry Caulkins. 2nd row. Coach Piggott, Paul Aleksicn, Tom Brown, John Hoyt, David Williams, Jim Rix, Jim Russell, Irving Slocum-Manager, and Coach Wheeler. 3rd row, John McGrow, Lawrence Shoemaker, Ed Lorenz, Robert Tesmer, Joel i,emmer, Terry Neuoauer, Bernard Ross, David Cowley. Our Mattawan Basketball Team experienced one of the finest seasons ever recorded here at Mattawan by winning eleven games while losing only seven. The regulars for most of the season were Darwyn Farrish, Don Nichols, Leonard Sokolowski, Tom Welch, and Fred Bowman all of whom played outstanding ball. The highlight of the season was the winning of the K.V.A. Tournament Trophy. Although underdogs in the tournament, our Wildcats showed great determination and with enthusiastic school spirit behind them they beat Richland 38-33, upset Paw Paw 36-34, and won the final over Comstock by a 40-28 score. Darwyn Parrish was selected on all six K.V.A. all opponent teams while Don Nichols was placed on three. At the end of the season the team chose Don Nichols as Honary Captain and Tom Welch as the most improved player. Here is the record which enabled Mattawan to finish third in the K.V.A. Mattawan 47 Richland 40 Mattawan 26 Paw Paw 50 n 64 Galesburg 36 n 43 Richland 30 ii 32 Vicksburg 56 n 56 Lawton 40 ii 56 Comstock 45 ii 43 Vicksburg 65 n 38 Richland 33 ii 41 Comstock 38 n 36 Paw Paw 34 n 67 Galesburg 52 ii 40 Comstock 28 n 35 Kellogg 39 ii 56 Kellogg 55 n 45 Paw Paw 68 ii 48 K. Christian 56 n 40 Battle Creek 56 tournament GAMES St. Philip From left to right 1st Row-Leonard Sokolowski, Darwyn Parrish, Don Nichols, Tom Welch, and Gene Krajewski. 2nd Row- Coach Piggott, Fred Bowman, Bill Francis, Merle Nichols, Larry Stone, and Lynden Barber. Wesley Wasson played the first part of the season, but was absent when the picture was taken. reserve basketball The Junior Wildcats, following in the footsteps of their Dig brothers, composed a very satisfactory 11-5 record for the season. In league competition the reserves finished third behind Vicksburg and Paw Paw. Leading scorers for the fruitful season were Joel Lemmer and Bob Boyer. If the reserve players come through as expected they should develop into a top-notch varsity squad. Here are the results of the past season, which gave our reserves third place in the final standings: Paw Paw 56 Mattawan 40 Richland 17 Matt avail 41 Richland 23 if 46 Lawton 21 H 42 Galesburg 24 « 29 Vicksburg 26 n 36 Vicksburg 35 ii 29 Comstock 44 n 43 Comstock 26 n 47 Galesburg 2b n 37 Kellogg 23 it 42 Vicksburg 23 n 26 K. Christian24 It 32 Kellogg 29 n 37 Paw Paw 49 11 18 Paw Paw 38 it 33 From left to right 1st Row - Jim Dennany (Manager), Irving Slocum, Harry Otto, Terry Neubauer, Bob Boyer, Francis Korteway, Melvin Biagtas, Jim Rix, Elmer Cowley (Manager), 2nd Row - Coach Wheeler, Duane Simonds, Roger Nichols, L.D. Crawford, Alan Atherly, Roger Wagy, Jim Russell, Dick Korteway, and Lawrence Kimble. Missing from the picture is Joel Lemmer BASEBALL Nine letter winners were among the twenty seven boys reporting to Coacn Piggott for baseball this spring. Gene Krajewski and Darwyn Parrish were elected co-captains for this season. The souad was a bit handicapped this spring by the loss of the baseball diamond upon which the new elementary school is being erected. Practice sessions were neld on a makeshift diamond in the open field, behind the new schoOi and all games were played away from home. As we go to press, our Wildcats have won two out of three games. Tney nipped a good Kellogg team 5-1, trounced Lawton lb-Y, and lost a close one to Galesburg 4-3. Most of our players are underclassmen, next years hopes are also high. five game rese ve schedule has been s t to give Freshmen valuable experience. left to, rifiht 1st Row - Jim Fitzpatrick, Francis Korteway, Bill Francis, Bob Boyer, Die . Jones, Darwyn Parrish, Gene Krajewski, Jim Rix, Harry Otto, Larry Stone and Fred Bowman. 2nd Row - Coach Piggott, Duane Simonds, Roger Nichols, Lynden Barber, L. D. Crawford, Lester Woodward, Irving Slocum, Roger Wagy, Ken Jordan, Jim Russell Melvin Biagta.s, Tom Brown, Richard Korteway, Ronald Budgen, John McGrew(Mana-ger). Missing from tne picture are Ed Lorenz and Joel Lemmer, TRACK With 34 hoys working hard, for places on the squad, Coach Wheeler's track-sters are looking forward to a promising season. So far we have had three meets, placing third in a triangular behind Paw Paw and Vicksburg, third in «. quadrangular behind Paw Paw and Comstock and ahead of Vicksburg, and an upset victory over Vicksburg in a dual meet on our own track. This year we have 12 Junior High Boys entered in the KVA Field and Track day who show promise for our future track teams. As the annual goes to press, it is too early to tell the outcome of the KVA Track and Field day at K-College, the dual meet with Bangor, and the regional and state meets. From left to right 1st Row - Floyd Hiestand, Ken Jordan, Bob Kirk, Jim Fitzpatrick, Bob Tesmer, Don Nichols, Jim Dennany, Elmer Cowley, Richard Jones, Merle Nichols and Coach Wheeler. 2nd Row - Hayes Brown, Jay Doe Brock, Tom Welch, David Atheny, I sonard Sokolovski, Terry Neubauer, Lynden Barber, David Cowley, Paul Aleksich, Lawrence Shoemaker, and Tim De Smit. 3rd Row - Melvin Blagtas, Jim Russell, Francis Korteway, Lester Woodward,Dar-wyn Parrish, Bill Francis, Bob Boyer, Mi e Purcell, Richard Korteway. Missing from the picture is Johnny Hoyt M a A A c Who was dat lady, Mr. BonesT Ko lady, dat'8 my wife, Come to the Minstrel show next year, Tor the best time in your life. The Jr. and Sr. Chorus, Puts on the Minstrel show, And their Christmas program every year, Sets your heart aglow, I love that beat, and those marching feet, There's nothing like a band. As our majorettes lead them down the field. It makes us feel just grand. They sparked the Home Coming parade And pepped up all the games, And their part in the grape festival. Added to their fame. SETIOR BAND I would now like you to meet the M.K.S. band of l� o2-53 in full drees uniform. The band made many fine appearances this year. They participated in the three band follies, the first being held at Mattawan, the second at Lawrence, end the last at Casopolis. They marched at all the home football games and had an especially nice half-time show for the homecoming game. They also did some fine marching at the homecoming parade which was held in the afternoon. Due to the absence of the Seniors in the band while on their trip, the band did not march in the Memorial Day service. However, they made up for it by marching in the Benton H’rbor, St. Joe Blossom Festival where they showed up to good advantage. 1st row-Left to right, Martha imus, Jackie Giddings, Phillip Areaux, Harriet Hodges, Dennis Harrison, Terry Glidden, Marlene Beebe, Albert Olson, Kenneth Kline, Donna Stuart, Judy Van Auken, and Jimmy Phillips. 2nd row-Left to right, Dolores Segalia, Bonnie Nicholson, Betsy Welch, Harriet Kuki, AnneSelle Tallman, Patsy Grimm, Ann Phinney, Roger Nichols, Lois 'eed, Janet Rix, Mike Stone, Larry Areaux, Jeanne Bronstetter, Marianne Stevens, Mary Fitzpatrick, end Elinor Wilkinson. 3rd row-Left to right, Judy imus, Judy Stark, Sue Wolff, Harlow Baily, Judd Vise, Merle Nichols, Bob Fee, John Owen, Pete Klobucher, Audrey Hendrickson, Jim Beebe, Linda Stevens, and Janet Giddings. Sweet music. That was the Sr. High Chorus' contribution to 1953, On November 21, they put on a Minstrel Show, which was full of laughs December 23, they sang several numbers in the Christmas Concert Later in the year they put on a Spring Concert which everyone enjoyed. First row from left to right are; Jo Ann Ward, Phyllis Rinehart, Janet Klobucher, Marianne Stevens, Patsy Grimm, Pat Brown, Dorothy Crawford, Joan Crawford, Betty Russell, Marlene Beebe, Janet Oxley, Beatrice Bently. 2nd row, Dorothy Clippinger, Lois Weed, Murvene Mac Pherson, Sherin Newbauer, Jean Dunn Ronnie Slater, Annette Weiss, Mary Grover, Cathy Stowe, Darlene Klobucher, Darlene Gaut, Miss Monroe, DIRECTOR 3rd row, Ronnie Ryder, Roger Sexton, Wayne Hamming, Duane Munn, Don Nichols,Ikrwyn Parrish, Judd Vise, Elmer Cowley, Jack Wolff. Absent—Yvonne Loza, Ann Phlnney, Nina Vashon Before we go any further I would like you to stop and listen to the seventh grade chorus practicing for the Spring Festival. This year the chorus has a membership of twenty-nine girls and boys,they participated in the Christmas concert in which they sang several numbers. We would like to congratulate the student accompanists, Bonnie Paul and Karen Osterman. First row from left to right are: Miss Monroe-DlRECTOR, Carol Markle,Edith Rolffs, Gail Graham, Joyce Der-hammer, Bonnie Holder, Patty Sherburn, Jane Oxley, Sally Kimble, Annette Clippinger, Colleen Russell. 2nd-row Madelyn Klobucher, Karen Osterman, Micheal Colbeck, Elaine Pierce, Katie Eckler, Bonnie Paul, Beverly Kimble, Joan Helstand, Roberta Imus. Those absent from picture are: Dick Boyer, Jim Forden, Veitch Harrington, Virgil Hendrickson, Dick Mac Pherson, Kenny Kline, Eleanore Weaver, Chuck Slover, Bud Nicholson, Tom Osborne. � a c A IAJ! EXTRA.' EXTRA.' READ ALL ABOUT IT.' The Weekly Mirror goes to preee. With all the gossip more or less. The Mirror haB proven best by test, Eor up to date news, it leads all the rest. The Annual Mirror of 53 Eas a little Man who takes you to see, School activities featuring you and me We think it's as clever as can be. Every one saw the Battle For Bill And all the spectators got a big thrill. The seniors brougnt forth Clementine Which was filled with laughs in every line. The Student Council Homecoming made the news. The Varsity Club expressed their views. The F.F.A. had their day, With the banquet, and that's all we've got to say. The businees of producing an .Annual demands sound judgment and plenty of energy. Here are the tlx people vhot with the combined effort of many others, created your annual this year. As editor, Marlene Beebe, with the help of Mr. Ryan, advisor, directed the general construction of the Annual. This consisted of selecting the activities and other material which would be most interesting to the student body, end then arranging it to fit into the theme, Come With Me Through 53. Lois Weed, composition editor, had the much dreaded job of securing the names of each individual in the class pictures, along with every other odd job Marlene sent her way. Jean Mohney, photography editor and Gene Krajewski, art editor, worked together in the art department; Gene doing most of the art work and Jean in charge of the snapshot pages. After this very complicated procedure had been carried out, and Mr. Ryan had marked it O.K. , Lois Rinehart figured out the many scribbled instructions, and then typed up the pages. The pages were then sent to the publishing company to be printed. We hope you will enjoy this year's Annual. May you get it out often to look back upon those good ole1 days in high school.1 The Mirror staff, headed by Editor,Dolores Segalla, started its year off full of zip and zest with its first weekly edition on September 14. In October, its staff went on a field-trip to Michigan State College’s Annual Journalism clinic. As they go to press they are laying plans for a district clinic. They had a F.F. A. Fair edition and its Flection Extra came out at nine A M. Nov.h which meant Mr. Ryan stayed up to get the news. The Mirror this year has a new, and thus far highly sucessful policy They doubled the number of advertisers and the advertising rates which makes it possible for them to give each one a free Mirror. The circulation, now over SOO, has more than doubled and had became a ten page newspaper. They also send copies to the boys in service, i might add that tnle year marks the lbth year of publication for the Mattawan Mirror. ADVISORS-Mr. Ryan and Mr. Gianunzio; BUSINESS MANAGER- Rosalee Me Gehee; MANAGER-Dolores Segalla; STENCIL FORMAN-Patsy Grimm; SPORTS EDITOR-John Me Grew; MIMEOGRAPH OPERATORS- Peter Klobucher and Marianne Stevens; SNOOPY REPORTER- Rita Underwood; ARTISTS-Roxanne lithe, Betty Russell and Sherin Newbauer; NEWS REPORTERS- Ann Phinney,Delwyn Dunewald, Annette V eiss,and Elinor Wilkinson; TYPISTS-Janet Giddings Vonnie Loza, Bonnie Nicholson, and Janet Rix. Absent from picture Bonnie Nicholson, Janet Rix and Elinor Wilkinson. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club provides a social group for Mattawan letter winners. It reminds them of their scholastic and sportsmanship responsibilities and stimulates all boys' interest in sports. After each sport new members are initiated. Officers are elected each year at the last regular meeting. This years executives are Jim Fitzpatrick, President; Harry Otto, Vice President; Fred Bowman, Secretary; and Francis Korteway, Treasurer. The coaches are our sponsors. The principal and Superintendent join them to form an Advisory Committee. Sach year we sponsor a benefit Basketball game, a sock hop and a football Dads' Night. The most Valuable Players Trophy is our prized contribution to the trophy case. Recommendations have been set for winning letters and choosing team captains. To replenish the treasury and set aside money for a basketball scoreboard and the injured players, fund members have sold schedule pencils and booster plate8. Free football programs were handed out at all home games. From left to right Francis Korteway, Richard Korteway, Bob Kirk, Larry Stone, Bob Boyer, Merle Nichols, Rober Sexton, Ken Jordan, Elmer Cowley, Coach Piggott, Jim Dennany Jim Fitzpatrick, Bill Francis, Don Nichols, Irving Slocum, Fred Bowman, Lynden Barber, Jim Rix and Harry Otto. Missing from the picture is Ed Lorenz CHEERLEADERS Here is a group of girls who were pretty much on their own. They scheduled their own practices, made yells and actions, and contributed a great deal to the school spirit. They went to all the games, snow or sloet and led our crowd. That inspired our boys onward to many victories and to our final victory, the K.V.A. Tournament Championship. Tne scnooj. spirit at Mattawan has improved iOOjt, and these girls were always there, urging the crowd to yell. At the beginning of the year, Sandra Taylor was voted one of the varsity cheerleaders, but due to her unfortunate iljr ness she was no longer able to cheer and Dolores Segalla replaced her. This is Lois, Dolores, end Janet's second year at cheerleading. Patsy, Bonnie, and Vonnie are old pros' at it, having been cheerleaders for four years. Our reserve cheerleaders this year were Barbara Giddings, and Harriet Kuki. These girls have fine cheerleading ability and we know that they will continue to show such fine school spirit. Varsity Cheerleaders standing left to right: Patsy Grimm, Bonnie Nicholson, Vonnie Losa, Lois Weed Janet Giddings, end Dee Segalla rve Cheerleaders----Left to right: Barbara Giddings and Harriet Kuki SENIOR PL AST Clementine” Director: Mr. Gianunzio Clementine........ Marlene Beebe Mary Kelly.........Vonnie Loza Gerald Kelly.......Jack Wolff Abe Carter.........Jim Fitzpatrick Hank Matthews......Jim Dennany Presented; May 1,1953 Pete..............Roger Sexton Tubby.............Pete Klobucher Cathy.............Jean Mohney Jane Ann..........Mary Grover Prunella Pringle.Maxine Sheldon Prompters: Gene Krajewskf Lawrence Vashon Shortly after this picture was taken, the props were put up, the curtain was opened, and the Seniors of '53 presented their play, Clementine . It took place in the home of Mayer Kelly in Hootervilie, u.S.A, it was mostly concerned with the trials and temptations of Clementine Kelly, a sixteen year old tomboy, nicknamed Butch , her greatest ambition was to make the high school football team. Not until she suddenly finds an u . usual interest in one of the boys with whom she played football, does she change into a nice young lady. From all reports, the play was a grand success and was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience, Absent from picture was Deana Wilson who played Bertha, the maid. Junior Play BATTLE FOR BILL Presented-February 27, 1953 Director-Mr6. Hamden If a girl i8 sort of on the drab side with no style or personality, there is very little she can do about it in her own home town. But when her parents move to a far distant state, then her big chance comes That's exactly what happened to Elsie Collins (Lois Weed). Even then, she wouldn't have had the nerve to put it over but her younger sister, Kathy (Sherin Neubauer), promoted the idea. What a build up she gave Elsie; she even glamorised the name and called her Eloise . She told the most fantastic stories about Eloise's popularity; the many offices she held, and the sports in which she excelled. No wonder the phone began to ring and masculin voices asked for Eloise Collins. It got to be a nuisance because Mrs • Collins, (Marianne Stevens) was busy trying to get the house straight and Mr. Collins (Art Alexander) trying to repair the plumbing that didn't work. All the boys fell for Eloise, even the school lion-(Dave McCullum)• Muriel, (Darlene Gaut), Bills former flame suspected Eloise was a fraud and contxj way to expose her. Her scheme proves a boomerang and Elsie became the popular girl she dreamed of With the aid of Diane (Janet Gidding's), Kay (Annette Weiss), Hank (Bob Kirk), and George (Elmer the play was a big success. Elmer is absent from the picture. This year we had a very active student Council. Everyone worked very hard to make our projects a big success. Jim Rix was elected President after Don Davis left us. Larry Stone then took over the Vice- President's Job.Francis Korteway took over Sandra Taylor's Job as Secretary, he is also Treasurer. Annette Weiss is Publicity Manager. Our biggest project of the year was undertaking the Homecoming. This con- sisted of a parade in the afternoon, pep meeting, ceremony during the half time of the game, and a dance. Standing-Anna Belle Tallman, James Russell, Barbara Giddings, Irving Slocum, Mr. Pearson, Garrett Korteway Judy Imus, Micheal Stone and Harriet Hodges. Setting-David Franks, Annette Weiss, Roger Sexton, Franci Klobucher, Donald Davis, James Rix, Sandra Taylor, Beatrice Bently, and Colleen Russell. Absent from pic ture Ifcyllis Coble. IJ.JU The Mat taw an Chapter of the Future Farmers of America had a full year. Mr. Jungel, being Agriculture teacher acted as advisor. The elected officers were Tom Welch-President, Fred Bowman-Vice. President, Francis Korteway-Secretary, Paul Aleksich-Treasurer, Harry Otto-Reporter, Earl Maxam-SentInal. Some of the main projects were the Mattawan School Fair, trimming the school pines, and selling seeds. A Christmas dance was also sponsored by the Chapter. 1st row, Paul Aleksich, Earl Maxam, Tom Welch, Harry Otto, Francis Korteway and Fred Bowman. 2nd row, Jay DeBrock, Russell Young, Gene Rhodes, Jim Welch, Richard Dines, Dick Vargo, Joey Thomas, and Lawrence Vashon. 3rd row, Jim Russell, Joel Lemmer, Dave Williams, Jim Rix, Alan Atherly, Lowell Comstock, Wayne Hamming, Hank Eggen, 4th row, Bob Kirk, Frank Veldt, Lester Woodward, Terry Neubauer, Kenny Jorden, Harold Larsen, Helraer Larsen, Haye6 Brown. 5th row. Bob Fee, Leslie Pierce, John Owen, Bill Francis, Walter Youngblood,Raymond Guiter, Fred Koenig, Dick Korteway. 6th row, Mr. Jungel, Glenn Haley, Jerry Dudgeon, Merle Nichols, Don Davis, Dick Jones, Duane Munn, Leonard Sokolowski, Art Alexander, Dave McCullum, Franklin Branch, Wesley Wasson. Come With Me Through '03,' Our friends of M.H.S. Events and people you will see, if you will be our guest. from seventh grade to senior class. You'll meet them every one. And drivers, cooks and faculty, Before this book is done. The big events we'll tell you of, Our Junior and Senior play, The banquet. Home Coming, and the fair, Which made this year so gay. Music, sports, activities. You'll see them one by one. So come with me through '53, Our visit has begun........... They make the school go round. There's Superintendent Borough Whose Policies are sound. tod Principal Ken Pearson Is a friend to one and all. He's also director of our Band, The best you ever saw. The faculty, the faculty. They teach us everything. Hr. Hanson science. Miss Swanson Math. Miss Monroe, how to sing. We're taught to speak, and write, and Act By Mr. Glanunzio And Mr. Wheeler teaches us Our government you know. The faculty, the faculty. They teach us how to live. Mrs. Thornton how to make a home, Mr. Jungle farming gives. Workers in stores and offices Are taught by Mr. Ryan. And Mr. Barber teaches shop, To boys who're really tryin. The faculty, the faculty. They teach us recreation. Mr. Hartwick our Librarian 18 the best in all creation. And coaches Wheeler and Piggott Help us enjoy sports. Mr. Persing teaches driving In the Driver Training Pord. The faculty, the faculty, Mrs. Andrews teaches Jr. High, And Mrs. Hamden instructs there too As History passes by. We wish we could mention all: to. Dickerson, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Howe But since this poem is too long We'll have to cIobs it now.