Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1954 volume:

MR. RYAN We, the annual staff of 1954, wish to take this opportunity to pay special tribute to the outstanding deeds of our well-liked instructor, Mr. Ryan. His keen sense of humor and deep appreciation for the whole student body will make a lasting impression upon us for many years to come. In dedicating this annual to Mr. Ryan, we wish to say, Thank you for the help and inspiration you have given us, and the best of luck, always. fut it It$ 0h 13 autiful yor IPatriot 3Drtam That S «s Th l sare We interrupt Mr.Borough our Superintendent, as he dictates a letter to his secretary, Mrs Weiss. We find our Principal, Mr. Pearson, catching up on the latest developments in modern education. Mr.Dickenson, Principal of our nerw elementary school, is looking over his morning mailj as Miss Steen, musiot walks in. Mr. Jungel, vocational agriculture and Mr.Barber, shop; remove tools from the cabinet in preparation for the day s work. Mr. Ryan, commercialj Mr. Gianunzio, English; and Mr. Hartwick, librarian; are amused by news and views in the Weekly Mirror. Miss Swanson, mathematics, and Mrs. Thornton, home economics, confer about the Van Buren Cherry Pie Contest which was held at the high school. Ur Hansen senior high science and Mr Thornton, junior high science are conversing about the problem of weights and measures Smiles on the faces of ooaohes WAlton Piggott and Frank Wheeler, bodes no good for the opponent's of Mattawan teams Mrs. Andrews, Mrs.Starr and Mrs Claridge, junior high teachers meet to compare notes on their classes Mrs.Hansen, first gradej Mrs. Carrington, kindergarten; Mrs. Breed, first grade; and Miss Allen, first grade; discuss the fine work that their students have done. Miss Passmore, second grade; Mrs. Goodrich, second grade; Mr. Searles, fourth grade; Mrs.Hunting, third grade; and Mrs.Howe, third grade; are commenting on the new books that have just arrived. It's a big world, decide firs. Moyle, fifth grade; Mrs. Mirers, fifth grade; Mrs.Hibbard,fourth grade; and Mrs. Carter, sixth grade; as they examine a globe, part of the furnishings of their new grade school building. M-ra-m that smells good The delicious aroma of our home-cooked hot lunches, leads us to the cafeteria where we find our cooksi Mrs Ella Kimble, Mrs Doris Beebe, Mrs• Rhoda Farthing and Mrs. Florence Bentley. Through heat and cold and snow and sleet, our drivers bring us to school each morning and speed us homeward when our day is over 1st row left to rightt Bill Klobucher, Dick Moyle, Ken Guiter, Ed Kucinioh 2nd rows Richard Kimble Claire Corey, Tony Zolp, Bill Delach, A1 Muller, Mr Hunting, Prank Earthing 3rd rows George Ruziok. Dan and Dick Moyle, the high school custodians, talk with Mel Anderwon, elementary building custodian, about maintenance problems tniur$ - v rill Atl 5ute ss lit.tJbbUnA$ Arci 3£u rjj tfaivr jDiuirtt Rlv«v . ARTHUR ALEXANDER F.F.A. I,II,III,IV Football II Track II Class Officer I Junior Play King's Court II,III Rod and Reel Club Senior Play I've never seen a perfeot girl, but it's sure fun looking SECRETARY ANITA AMIDON Band I, II, III,IV Chorus I,II,III,IV Youth Crusaders Teachers Club Class Officer IV Minstrel Show II Senior Play It matters not how long we live, but how Here I am you lucky women Choose your friends as you would a book FRANKLIN BRANCH Track I F.F A. I,II,III Rod and Reel Club IV Shop I It takes time to do things well. ELMER COWLEY Football I,II,III,IV Basketball I, II Track II,III,IV Chorus III,IV Class Officer III Student Council IV Varsity Club III,IV Youth Crusaders IV Homecoming King IV Junior Play There is no lovelier way to thank God for your sight, than by giving a helping hand to someone who is in the dark JOAN CRAWFORD Minstrel Show II,III Newspaper IV Stage Managers Club Chorus I,II,III,IV DOROTHY CRAWFORD Chorus I,II,III,IV Minstr«l Show II,III Queen'a Court III Newspaper IV Stage Managers Club Youth Crusaders Be silent and safe, silence I admit that there are two sides never betrays you. to every argument; my side, and the wrong side. JEAN FESSENDEN Girls Basketball I Newspaper II Photography Club IV F.H.A. Club IV PRESIDENT DARLEEN GAOT Chorus I,II,III,IV Class Officer IV Annual IV Stage Managers Club Minstrwl Show II,III Junior Play Newspaper IV Quill and Scroll Senior Play Student Council Fate makes our relatives, Happy-go-lucky, mostly lucky. but ohoioe makes our friends. JANET GIDDINGS Band I,II,III,IV Cheerleader II,III,IV Band Officer IV Office III,IV Homecoming Queen III, IV Junior Play Newspaper 11,111 Annual IV Cheerleading Club IV Senior Play GLENN HALEY Baseball I Basketball I,II Rod and Reel Club F.F.A. King IV Junior Play I could be better if I would, but it’8 awful lonesome being good. The man who is wrapped up in himself makes a mighty small pareel. WAYNE HAMMING Music Theory II Chorus II Minstrel Show II,III Toastmaster (Prom) III Photography Club Being in a ship is like being in jail, with a chance of being drowned. VIRGINIA HIESTAND Girls Basketball I Newspaper II Student Librarian IV F.H.A. Club IV Photography Club IV Librarian Club IV Speak with intelligence or not at all. « RUTH JENSEN Girls Basketball I Student Librarian IV Junior Play Newspaper II Queen s Court II P.H.A. Club Photography Club DIC£ JONES Chorus IV F.F.A. II,III,IV Photography Club Football I,II Baseball I,II,III,IV Track I,II Senior Play Never put off ‘till A word or a stone once let go tomorrow what you can can not be recalled. do today. ROBERT KIRK Football III,IV Track II,III,IV Glee Club IV Cheerleader IV Student Librarian Senior Play Your life is what you make it. DARLENE KLOBUCHER Chorus III,IV Sewing Club IV Newspaper II,IV Office II,III,IV Tennis III Minstral Show III Senior Play It's the set of the sail and not the gale that determines the way we go. FRANCIE KLOBUCHER EDWARD LORENZ Student Council II, III,IV Minstrel Show II Hobbies, Arts, and Crafts Club Office III,IV Tennis II Senior Play She giggles over everything and then she giggles because she giggled. Baseball I,II,III,IV Football II,III Varsity Club Rod and Reel Club The sportsmanship does not end with the game. DAVID McCULLUM Rod and Real Club IV Junior Play F.F.A. III Senior Play It is your aotions and attitude when you are on your own that refleot what you really are. ROSALEE McGEHEE Student Council I Newspaper I,II,IV Ushers Club IV Quill and Scroll Offioe IV Library Staff II, IV Crusaders Club IV Chorus IV No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else. JOHN MeGREW F.F.A. I Newspaper I,III Reserve Football II, III, Baseball Manager I,III Football Manager IV Class Officer III Science Club I Photography Club Future Teachers Club Senior Play Make much of me girls, good men are scarce. HENRY EGGEN F.F.A. II,III,IV Shop II,III,IV Chorus IV Sometimes I think I'll think no more, for when I sit and think, I unthink things I've thought before. ICE PRESIDENT SHERIN NEUBADER Cheerleading Club Tennis III Basketball I Class Officer II, IV Newspaper II,III Annual IV Glee Club III,IV Minstrel Show Cheerleader IV Office IV Quill and Scroll Senior Play-Junior Play Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. JANET OXLEY Glee Club I,II,III Sewing Club IV Minstrel Show III Silence is more eloquent than words. MYPON RHODES F.F.A. I,II,III,IV Stage Managers Club Ukelele Club Junior Play Senior Play JANET RIX Office IV Annual IV Band I,II,III,IV Band Officer III,IV Basketball I Newspaper I,III Student Librarian II Class Officer I,II Quill and Scroll Arts,Hobbies and Crafts Senior Play Farming isn’t really a business, it’s an occupation. Why worry, might as well smile the world won’t end for quite a while. VALEDICTORIAN BETTY RUSSELL Music I,II,III,IV Class Officer I Newspaper III Minstrel Show III Sewing Club IV Future Teachers Club Senior Play SUZANNE RYAN Band I, II, III,IV Band Officer IV Junior Play Glee Club Future Teachers Club Youth Crusaders We should not consume happiness Look for admirable qualities without producing it. in everyone you meet. RONALD RYDER Football I,II Basketball I,II Baseball I,II Stage Managers Club Senior Chorus III,IV Class Officer II Minstrel Show II,III JUDITH STARK Class Officer III Band I, II,III, IV Newspaper III,IV Ukelele Club IV Senior Play No one reaches a high position without daring If you have a friend who’s good and true don't trade the old for someone new TREASURER RITA UNDERWOOD Class Offioer III,IV Sewing Club Home Economics Club Photography Club Chorus IV F H A Club Tennis III Senior Play Live each day as though it were your last, and yet as though you had to live a thousand years. A merry heart is like good medicine. JO ANN WARD Chorus I,II,III,IV Ukelele Club IV Minstrel Show II,III Stage Managers Club Senior Play If I could only get the car when I needed it LOIS WEED Band I,II,III,IV Cheerleader II,III,IV Band Officer IV Office IV Junior Play Quill and Scroll Chorus III, TV Minstrel Show III Newspaper II Annual III,IV Cheerleading Club Senior Play A busy person has but leisurely peop] me for everything, have time for nothing SALUTATORIAN ANNETTE WEISS Band I,II,III,TV Band Officer IV Class Officer IV Student Council I, II,III Glee Club III Minstrel Show III Junior Play Newspaper I,II,III Office IV Senior Play Smiles are personal sunshine. BETSY WELCH Band I,II,III,IV Band Officer II, III,IV Student Librarian Queen's Court I Sewing Club IV Hobby, Arts, and Crafts Club Tennis II Student Council II P.T.S.A. Treasurer Senior Play There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness. PHYLLIS WELSH Band I,II,III,IV Ukelele Club IV You can make life a bed of roses, if you put in a life time of spadework. SUSAN WOLFF Band I,II,III Hobbys. Arts and Crafts Club Sewing Club IV Newspaper IV Quill and Scroll Senior Play It is much easier to be critical them to be correct. Good friends are like nature, you feel better if you can enjoy them. WALTER YOUNGBLOOD F.F.A. I,II,III,IV Rod and Reel Club Senior Play A main attraction at the 1954 Amateur Review - - The senior girls Can-Can . Christmas Dance. 5 Ur. Hartwick was our most appreciated cook at Vicksburg High during the K.V.A. Tournaments. Mr. Rix accepts retirement gift. Ever loved. Prom. The newspaper and annual Christmas party. l| it iu S n vr JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class, has had a very active year They had the concessions at the home gomesj they also had the Christmas Winter Whirl • Everyone had an enjoyable tine at the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, which was held on May 15th at the Harris Hotel Front row, left to righti Nina Vashon, Charlene Dudgeon, Margaret McGrew, Marilyn Goldsmith, Dena Powers, Marjorie Hiestand, Mr. Gianunzio, Advisor, Gloria Budzyn, Elaine Buell, Judy Jensen, Beatrice Bentley, Delores Gaines, Student Council Representative, Dolly Grile% 2nd rows Darlene Warren, Phyllis Coble, Mary Hunten, Nancy Knapp, Paul Aleksich, Fred Brisky, Treasurer, Jim Rix, Mary Fitzpatrick, Elinor Wilkinson, Sharon Stroebel, Secretary, Sally Judge, Lester Woodward 3rd rows David Fischer, Hayes Brown, helmer Larson, Floyd Hiestand, Fred Bowman, Student Council Representative, Frank Veldt, Lynden Barber, President, Richard James, David Williams, Harold Larson 4th rows Francis Korteway, Vioe President, Harry Otto, Bill Francis, Alan Atherly, Roger Wagy, Bob Boyer, Terry Neubauer, Leslie Pierce, Ken Jordan, Mike Purcell, Earl Maxam Absent when picture was taken: Larry Stone, Marion DuBois, Cathy Stowe, Sue Throgmartin, Laura Vanatti SOPHOMORES The Class of 1956 started the year with a sip, but could only manage to have one tremendous money making project January 16, 1954 we had a fine crowd at our January Hop, and the music was provided by the Seven Servants of Swing • Front row left to righti Duane Simonds, Donna Stuart, Laura Clippinger, David Bryer, Lawrence Kimble, Mr Barber, Advisorf Brenda Barker, Norene Osterman, Joyce Markle, Marie Quan, Patty Kimble, Joyce Rinehart, Harriet Kuki 2nd row: Bob Dines, Delwyn Duenewald, Jeanne Branstetter, Barbara Giddings, Lillian Yax, Madelyn Paul, Murvene MaoPherson, Roxie Uthe, Secretary; Elaine Warren, Dorothy Niles, Annabelle Tallman, Vice President; Beverly Crawford, Carole Purcell, Donna Eads, President; Jackie Brown, Janet Klobuoher 3rd row: Ronald Eiohaker, Richard Sherburn, Russell Young, Richard Dines, Tom Brown, David Cowley, Joey Thomas, Dick Vargo, Bill RietKirk, Melvin Biagtas, Treasurer; and Lowell Comstock 4th row: Jay D Brock, Ronald Budsyn, Audrey Hendrickson, Bob Amidon, Ricky Swanson, Judd Wise, Jean Dunn, Joel Lemraer, Bob Tesmer, Irving Slocum, Jim Welsh, Joyce Ockerman, Jim Woodward, and Dick Korteway FRESHMEN Heart Hop was the big event of the year for the Freshmen Class and the occasion was St Valentine96 Day Cupid did his part in shooting his bow and arrows Our Christmas Party was held on December 21, 195$ and everyone took part in the fun We have saved more than any other class participating in the banking system Front row left to righti Nancy Wheeler, Judith Russell, Esterruth Cowley, Jackie Klobucher, Bob Elaman, Mr, Hansen, Advisor; Marianne Rix, Harriet Hodges, Margaret Geresy, Joyce Stark, Donna Craft, Lee Reynolds.2nd row Evelyn Blessing, Beverly Barber, Patricia Dustin, Albert Olson, Garrett Korteway, Philip Rolffs, Carolyn Klobucher, Ruth Holland, Judy Imus, Treasurer; Ester Vargo, Terry Rhoten, Patricia Hunter, Jack Simonds 3rd row: Paul Whitmore, Alfred Alexander, Mike Stone, Vice President; Jim Beebe, Art Beebe, Alvin Bailey, President; Richard Ritseraa, Dick Van Niman, Richard Yax 4th rowi Dick Williams, Harry Blanchard, Secretary; David Boyer, Bob Babcock, Ed Cleaver, Barry Blessing, Bill Revore, Larry Areaux, Terry Glidden Absent when picture was taken: Irene Darling, Bonnie Jenkins, Bonnie Middleton, Jim Orgren, Florence Quan, Gerald Warren, Margaret White, Marie Woodward, Cherie Martin I EIGHTH GRADE The Eighth Grade has had as a class project the selling of candy bars during the nnon hour on Tuesday and Thursday. The Social party for the year was a Halloween Masquarade Vollyball occupied the class during noon hours in the gym Some of the boys were on a Junior High basketball team and entered into competition with other schools 1st row, left to right: Annette Clippenger, Edith Rolffs, Joyce Derhammer, Sally Kimble, President; Floyd Parker, Newell Hetrick, Treasurer, Secretary; Mrs. Claridge, Advisor; Madelyn Klobucher, Pauline Philpot, Jane Oxley, Colleen Russell, Carole Markle 2nd row: Gail Graham, Roberta Imus, Eleanor Weaver, David Goldsmith, Karen Osterman, Chuck Slover, Vice President; Veitch Harrington, Student Council Representative; Bill Polmateer, jMarilyn Judge, Bonnie Holder, Wayne Whipple, Pat Sherburn 3rd row: Tom Osborne, Judy Hammer, Elaine Pierce, Joan Hiestand, Michel Cowlbeck, Ken Kline, Treasurer; Dick Mac Pherson, Bonnie Paul, Katie Eckler, Beverly Kimble 4th row: Louis Geresy, Raymond Niles, Jack Knapp, Bud Nicholson, Dick Boyer, Ralph Kirk, Teddy Tomkins, Don Coffell, Virgil, Hendrickson, Vice President; Bob Powers, FVed Russell, Jack Walker, David Frank, Secretary; Jim Forden, Lyman Saxton Absent when picture was taken are: Utah White, Jfyma Daily, Rosemary Koenig, Virgil Saxton SEVENTH GRADE The lively seventh grade Wildcats , have had two parties this school year We had a grand time decorating our Christmas Tree, and had a very enjoyable time at our Christmas Party We exchanged valentines for our party on Valentine’s Day along with it, we had refreshments Next year we are planning on more money-making projects Front row left to rights Connie Olson, James Phillips, Dennis Withers, Carl Phinney, Ardith DeSmit, Mr Thornton, Mrs Starr, Advisors; David Barbara, Judy Laramon, Student Counoil Representative! David Snow, Joan Brock, Stanley MoGrew, and Robert Niles 2nd rows Leo Craft, Barbara Johnson, Cheryl Barker, President! Gayle Sexton, Kenneth Butler, Charles Eckler, Herman Weaver, Judy McCluskey, Judy Slocum Billy Barker, Treas rer; Sharon Underwood, Phil Areaux, Tommy Thomas, Barry Kitsmiller, Dale Whipple, and Terry Bryer 3rd rows Dennis Harrison, Vice President; Edward Steenholt, JoAnn Beischel, Barbara Cook, Dennis Cubitt, Gary Howe, Sherman Dye, Mary Huff, Douglas Vandenburg, Barbara Everhart, Donald Ritsema, Wade Bradley, and JoAnn VanderLa re 4th rows Jean Newcastle, Laurel Marvin, Beverly Hilbert, Secretary; David Markle, Doyle Powers, Linda Stearns, Karen Cronkhite, Dale Morse, Arloa Ockerman, Deanna Markle Patty Babcook, and Larry White Absent when pioture was takens Kenneth Taylor and Jim Boven 4 h 3 autiful Ifcr ;fijercs jProv'i HJn Hibieratinq strife _mPft ' X r xat t______ | a an ' Bv VV. 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The Mattawan Wildcats went on to an exciting season although they finished with a season record of one win, six losses and one tie After beating Richland, Mattawan went down to 4 straight losses, being beaten by Bangor, Vicksburg, Comstock and Galesburg In the final game of the season the Wildcats tied Kellogg who finished second in the league Stand?ng left to rightt Duane Simonds, Bill Francis, Ken Jordan, Bob Boyer, Terry Neubauer, Joel Lemmer Bob Tesmer, Earl Maxam, Mike Purcell, Coach Piggott and Coach Wheeler Seated left to right Bob Hiestand, Melvin Biagtas, David Boyer, Harry Otto, Elmer Cowley, Fred Bowman Lynden Barber, Francis Korteway, Bob Kirk and Richard Korteway RESERVE FOOTBALL The 1953 reserve football squad had a fairly successful season as they finished with a record of one win, three losses and one tie In the opening encounter of the season, the little Wildcats” lost a hard fought 21-12 decision to Paw Paw They played by far the best game of the campaign at Vicksburg as they swamped the Bulldogs” seconds 18-0 The next two games went to the opponents who were Bangor and Comstock by scores of 6-0 and 20-6 respectively The squad traveled to Galesburg for their final test of the season and ended up with a 7-7 tie in a hard fought battle Standing left to rights Coach Wheeler, Fred Brisky, David Williams, Tom Brown, Jim Russell, Roger Wagy, Ed Cleaver, David Cowley, Hayes Brown, Jay Brock and Coach Piggott Seated left to rights Duane Simonds, Jaok Simonds, Terry Glidden, Harry Blanchard, Mike Stone, Paul Aleksich, Philip Rolff, Garrett Korteway, and John McGrow VARSITY BASKETBALL Mattawan enjoyed one of its finest basketball seasons this past year With only one starter back from last year's K.V.A. Tournament champions, Coaoh Walt Piggott molded a team which won eleven games while losing but eight. Two sohool records were broken during the Climax game. The total game score was set as the Wildcats threw in 86 points. Bob Boyer's 27 point total shattered the individual scoring mark. One crowning feat of which the Mattawan team members were very proud, was their viotory over neighboring Paw Paw in the opening game. This happened to be the lone defeat Paw Paw suffered all season. Two of the players were elected to post season teams for their fine play. Bill Francis' name adorned the roster of the K.V.A. All Star team and Fred Bowamn was placed on the Gazette All-Southwestern Michigan second team. Bowamn was elected Honorary Captain by his team mates and Joel Lemmer was the recipient of the Most Improved Player award. Fl-ont row left to right: Jack Simonds, Manager: Harry Otto, Bill Francis, Joel Lemmer, Bob Boyer Lestfr Woodward, David Williams, Manager. 2nd row: Coach Piggott, Lynden Barber, Francis Korteway, Larry Stone, Terry Neubauer, Fred Bowman, and Jim Rix. RESERVE BASKETBALL The 1953-54 reserve basketball team ended their season with a record of 8 wins and 6 loses. After losing their first two contests to Paw Paw and Richland by 23-14 and 39-38 scores, respectively, they won three straight games. From then on they were headed for a winning season. Their 6-4 league record was good for a second place tie in the league. Front row left to right Lawrence Kimble, Terry Glidden, Art Beebe, Dick Korteway, Dick VanNiman, Garrett Korteway, Duane Simonds, Jack Simonds, Manager, 2nd row: Coach Wheeler, Albert Olson, Harry Blanchard, Melvin Biagtas, Irving Slocum, Roger Wagy, Bob Tesmer, David Boyer, Mike Stone, David Williams, Manager, Absent when picture was taken, Ken Jordan, Mattawan 14 Paw Paw 23 Mattawan 45 Lawton 36 Mattawan 38 Richland 39 Mattawan 46 Richland 44 Mattawan 38 Comstock 29 Mattawan 31 Bangor 37 Mattawan 26 Galesburg 17 Mattawan 54 Climax 31 Mattawan 35 Kellogg 23 Mattawan 39 Comstock 42 Mattawan 31 K, Christian 36 Mattawan 39 Galesburg 30 Mattawan 18 Paw Paw 43 Mattawan 33 Kellogg 25 VARSITY BASEBALL The 1953 Baseball team ended its season with a 5 win 6 lost record They started well, beating Kellogg 5-1; then followed by downing Lawton 16-7. Galesburg broke the streak with a 4-3 victory} Vicksburg also downed the Cats 14-11 Comstock then handed the Cats a 22-3 trouncing. Paw Paw followed with a 7-0 victory The Cats returned to the victory trail by downing Maroellus 4-3 Bangor dropped the Cats 10-1. The season ended with two victories for Msittawan. We downed Climax and Decatur by scores of 4-3 and 7-0. The 1954 sohedule is as follows: April 15 Mattawan at Bangor May 6 April 22 Comstock at Mattawan May 13 April 29 Mattawan at Paw Paw May 18 May 20 Mattawan at Richland In their 154 opener against Lawton the Cats downed Lawton 3-0 Front row left to right: Garrett Korteway, Harry Blanchard, Duane Simonds, Jack Simonds, and Tom Brown. 2nd row: Larry Stone, Harry Otto, Bob Boyer, Joel Lemmer, Bill Francis, Dick Jones, and Irving Slocum. 3rd row: Judd Wise, Manager Dick Korteway, Art Beebe, Jim Rix, Jim Woodward, Jim Russell, Ed Lorens, Melvin Biagtas, Francis Korteway, Fred Bowman, David Boyer, Mike Stone, and Coach Piggott. Mattawan at Kellogg Galesburg at Mattawan Marcellus at Mattawan TRACK Last year we took 3rd place in two triangular meets, a 1st and a 2nd in two dual meets, and 4th in the K.V.A. Field Day. Our thin clads, with lots of spirit, did very well this season. One of the largest turnouts in recent years and a heavy schedule made Coach Wheeler one of the busiest men around. The results of the first quadrangular meet at Paw Paw were: Paw Paw 1st and Mattaw n 2nd. The second quadrangular meet was also held at Paw Paw with 1st place going to Paw Paw and Mattaw n taking second place. In our first home track meet with Richland, Galesburg, and Mattaw n5 our team showed spirit and enthusiasm. They took 1st place in the majority of the events and ended up winning the meet. Front row left to right: Richard Korteway, Art Beebe, Hayes Brown, Fred Bowman, Lynden Barber, Elmer Cowley, Fred Brisky, and Paul Aleksich. 2nd row: Terry Neubauer, Harry Blanchard, David Williams, Floyd Hiestand, Melvin Biagtas, David Cowley, John McGrew, Francis Korteway, Jim Woodward, Mike Stone, and Coach Wheeler. 3rd row: Earl Maxam, Jim Russell, Bob Kirk, Bob Boyer, Alan Atherly, Joel Lemmer, Bob Tesmer, Bill Francis, Mike Purcell, David Boyer, and Jay D. Brock TENNIS The 1953 tennis team had a losing season ending with 1 win, 1 tied, and 4 loses. Kellogg and Galesburg downed the Cats by identical 4-0 scores. Riohland gained a 2-2 tie. Vicksburg trounced the Wildcat netters 4-0. The only Mattaw n victory came when we downed Comstock 3-1. Paw Paw finished the Wildcat season by winning 4-0. Mr. Thornton, in his first year at Mattawan, worked hard to produce a winning team. The 1954 season: April 23 Mattawan at Comstock May 10 Kellogg at Mattawan May 3 Paw Paw at Mattawan May 14 Mattawan at Galesburg May 7 8 K.V.A. Tourney at K. College May 21 Richland at Mattawan Front row left to right: Albert Olson, Terry Glidden, Fred Brisky, Ronnie Budzyn, and Larry Areaux. 2nd row: Jim Beebe, Jim Rix, Lynden Barber, Larry Stone, Alan Atherly, Harry Otto, and Irving Slocum. Coach: Mr. Thornton. Absent when picture was taken, Ken Jordan. Homecoming, one of the biggest attractions of the year, was held on October 23• Reigning over the activities was Queen Janet Giddings and King Elmer Cowley. Starting off the big day wo all participated in a colorful parade through Mattawan. In a well attended night game, the MHS Wildcats threw a scare into the undefeated Comstock Colts before succumbing. To close the enjoyable festivity there was a gala dance in the gymnasium. Confirm Thy Soul Jn £ lf-control Thy ISibxrty Kn U u King Glenn Haley and Queen Anita Amidon, above, were chosen to reign over the annual F.F.A. Pair The highlights of the fair were the many exhibits of canned and fresh fruits An assortment of many different and original plant arrangements also made up an interesting display. After the entertainment, put on by the speech olass and music department, sweep-stakes and award ribbons were given to the winners before a huge crowd of spectators. ANNUAL The Annual Mirror Staff of 1953-54 gather around Mr Ryan, Advisor) to ask him to help solve the many problems that arise in the course of producing a better and different Annual After discussing and rejecting many ideas, we finally settled on our theme— Amer ioa The Beautiful . We hope that you will get as much pleasure out of brousing through the 1954 Mirror, as we have had producing it Lois Weed, Editor Janet Giddings, Composition Editor Darleen Gaut, Art Editor Janet Rix, Typist Sherin Neubauer, Photography Editor NEWSPAPER Bigger and Better than ever —that was the motto of the Mattawan Weekly Mirror Distributed weekly to 500 Mattawan students it reached more readers than at any time in its history Editorially, we helped out the move for a doctor and gave a send-off to the drive for the Band Uniforms, the Stage Managers efforts to refurnish the stage, the F.F A. Fair and many other events Front row left to right Charlene Dudgeon, Delores Gaines, Jo Ann Ward, Darlene Klobucher, Stencil Foreman; Judy Stark, Joan Crawford 2nd row Barbara Giddings, Annabelle Tallman, Janet Klobucher, Esther Vargo, Marianne Rix 3rd row Rosalee McGehee, Editor; Delwyn Duenewald, Copy-Editor, Dave Bryer, Roxie Uthe, Dorothy Crawford, Mimeograph Foreman; Sue Wolff, Art Editor; Murvene Mac Pherson, Joyce Ockerman 4th row Mr Gianunsio, Advisorj Dick Varge, Alvi Bailey, Bob Boyer, Harry Otto, and Mary Fitspatrick. Business Manager VARSITY BAND The Mattawan High School Varsity Band has had an active, interesting and prosperous year. The year was started by great enthusiasm by marching at the Paw Paw Grape Festival, Niles Day Parade, and all of the home football games. We then launched into a campaign for new uniforms, being backed up 100 percent by the school board. Band Aids, P,T,S.A. and many other organisations of Mattawan. The Band-Aid Club had many money making ideas. Two dances, a minstrel show, a smorgasbord, with the P.T.S.A, a fun night, and a Band Concert for the New Uniform Benefit, Our uniforms arrived the first part of April and we made out first appearance in them at the school concert with Lawton and Lawrence, We marched in the Blossom Festival at Benton Harbor and participated in the parade at Kalamazoo on Memorial Day, Front row left to ri htt Joan Hiestand, A1 Olson, Jeanne Branstetter, Jim Beebe, Larry Areaux, Carole Purcell, Donna Eads, Lois Weed, Harriet Kuki, Marilyn Judge, Donna Stuart, Judy VanAuken, Judy Slocum, Harlow Bailey, Jackie Giddings, Dennis Harrison. 2nd row Mr. Pearson, Direotor Pena Powers, Jim Phillips, Bob Amidon, Harriet Hodges, Janet Rix, Anita Amidon, Phyllis Welsh, Floyd Parker, Annette Weiss, Nancy Knapp, Sue Ryan, Linda Stearns, Bruce Hunting, Tom Fitzsimmons, Phil Areaux, Judy Imus. 3rd rowt Richard Vargo, Mary Fitzpatriok, Betsy Welch, Lillian Yax, Madelyn Paul, Jack Knapp, Mike Stone, Alvin Bailey, Judd Wise, Leslie Pierce, Dick Ritsema, Terry Glidden, Kenny Kline, Audrey Hendrickson, Annabelle Tallman, Judy Stark, Elinor Wilkinson, and Joey Thomas. SENIOR CHORUS The Senior High Chorus, with forty-nine members, presented its Annual Christinas Program December 23 Soloists and groups performed for the F F A. Fkir and many other echool programs To end the year we had our Annual Spring Concert Seated left to right Rita Underwood, Judy Imus, Betty Russell, Lois Weed, Harriet Kuki, Norene Osterman, and Marianne Rix 2nd row Anita Ami don, Rosalee McGehee, Jo Ann Ward, Dorothy Crawford, Audrey Hendrickson, Murvene MaoPherson, Donna Eads, Jean Dunn, and Darleen Gaut 3rd row Ronald Budsyn Elmer Cowley, Bob Kirk, Ronnie Ryder, Judd Wise, Joan Crawford, Marvae Underwood, Mary Hunten, Sally Judge, Sharon Stroebel, Carole Purcell, Madelyn Paul, Sue Ryan, Darlene Klobucher, and Miss Steen, Director 4th row Nanoy Wheeler, Joyce Stark, Pat Hunter, Esterruth Cowley, Bonnie Middleton, Pat Dustin, Charlene Dudgeon, Florence Quan, Laura Clippinger, Marie Woodward, Ester Vargo, Carolyn Klobucher, Harriet Hodges, and Nina Vashon JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS The Junior High Chorus has thirty-four seventh graders and twenty eighth graders They have learned and sung several songs and sang at the Christinas Program They will also be singing in the Spring Festival Seated, left to right Jean New Castle, Joan Brock, Judy Slocum, Sharon Underwood, Laurel Marvin, Miss Steen, Director; Barbara Johnson, Gail Sexton, Sherrill Barker, Judy Lammon, Pat Babcock, Connie Olson, Ardith DeSmit, and Jane Oxley 2nd row Annette Clippinger, Carole Markle, Colleen Russell, Judy McCluskey, Barbara Everhart, Arloa Ockerman, Linda Stearns, Karen Cronkhite, Beverly Hilbert, Deanna Markle, Joan Beischel, Barbara Cook, Mary Huff, Edith Rolffs, Terry Bryer, and Kenny Butler 3rd row Madelyn Klobucher, Gail Graham, Roberta Imus, Eleanore Weaver, Karen Osterman, Joan Hiestand, Michel Cowlbeck, Kate Eckler, Sally Kimble, Joyce Derhammer, Beverly Kimble, and Dennis Harrison 4th row Pat Sherburn, Bonnie Holder, Bonnie Paul, Gary Howe, Sherman Itye, Elaine Pierce, Pauline Philpot, Judy Hammer, Marilyn Judge, Edward Steenholdt, Charles Eckler, Bill Barker, Tommy Thomas, and Philip Areaux Absent when picture was taken Rebecca Cowley, Bfyrna Dailey, Jane Oxley, Nancy Yax, Rosemary Koenig STUDENT COUNCIL The big event of the year for the Student Council was the planning and supervising of the homecoming parade and dance We have considered many ways of improving the school system Also we worked on the developing of the constitution The Presidents of each homeroom joined the meetings which the Student Council has held Front row left to rights Esther Vargof Jackie Klobucher, Joyce Ookerman, Reporter; Francie Klobuoher, Secretary-Treasurerj Fred Bowman, President; Elmer Cowley, Vice President; Darleen Gaut, Alvin Bailey, Standing left to rights Cheryl Barker, Sally Kimble, Delores Gaines, Donna Eads, Bonnie Paul, Lynden Barber, Veitoh Harrington, Charles Slover, David Bryer, Larry White, Judy I Ammon, and Mr Pearson, Advisor VARSITY CLUB The Mattawan High School Varsity Club’s projects were headed, this year, by the purchase of a new basketball scoreboard, which at a glance is 100 percent better than the one we have had for so many years We paid for the scoreboard by serving refreshments at the K V.A Tournaments, a basketball clinic, benefit basketball games and dances after home athletic contests The Varsity Club also sold booster plates and ribbons Free football and basketball programs were issued by the club Front row left to rights Duane Simonds, Paul Aleksich, John McGrew, Lynden Barber, Ed Lorens, Fred Bowman, Secretary; Elmer Cowley, Bob Hiestand, Jim Rix, Vice President; Richard Korteway 2nd rows Coach Wheeler, Mr Pearson, Fred Brisky, Treasurer; Melvin Biagtas, David Boyer, Francis Korteway, Ken Jordan, Bob Tesmer, Joel Lemmer, Irving Slocum, Bob Boyer, Bill Francis, Bob Kirk, Harry Otto, President David Cowley, Coach Piggott, and Mr Borough Absent when picture was taken Larry Stone CHEERLEADERS Beat-a-beat-beat I From the big bass drum, students, and all concerned The school spirit of Mattawan has reached an all time high Cheers were led by Varsity cheerleaders Front row, left to right: Janet Klobuoher, Lois Weed, Joyce Ookerman, Barbara Giddings, Janet Giddings, Annabelle Tallraan, and Bob Kirk Standing: Delores Gaines and Sherin Neubauer, who led the cheers for the reserve team This set the pace that was unmatched by rival schools The cheerleaders had trips to Michigan State College and to a cheerleaders1 clinic at The University of Michigan where they led a cheer before the crowd there for the televised. North Western vs University of Michigan game Besides having enthusiasm the cheerleaders did an exceptionally fine job in co-ordinating their timing and action F.F.A. The Mattawan F F A continued, this year, its two main activities which are the F F A. community flair and the Parent and Son Banquet The Chapter also did quite a bit of landscaping around the high school buildings Recognition was received by the F F A for soil conservation in this area. This oame about because of their work trimming pines and also for selling and planting pines. Seated left to right, 1st row: Earl Maxam, Sentinelj Francis Korteway, Vice President; Harry Otto, Secretary; Fred Bowman, President; Terry Neubauer, Reporter; Bill Francis, Treasurer 2nd row: Garrett Korteway, Jim Welsh, Lawrence Kimble, Lee Reynolds, Richard Korteway, Jim Woodward, Lester Woodward. 3rd row: Dick Williams, Ronnie Budzyn, Russell Young, J.D Brock, Judd Wise, Joey Thomas, Melvin Biagatas. 4th row: Alvin Bailey, Alan Atherly, David 'Williams, Jim Rix, Frank Veldt, Art Beebe, Helmer Larson. 5th row: Gene Rhodes, Les Pierce, Harold Larson, Hayes Brown, Harry Blanchard, Ed Cleaver, Phil Rolff, Dick Van Niman, Rich James, Paul Aleksich. 6th row: Mr Jungdl, Mike Stone, Irving Slocum, 7 alter Youngblood Dick Jones, Glenn Haley, Art Alexander, Frank Branch, Joel Lemraer, Roger Wagy, David Atherly, Henry Eggen. SENIOR PLAY HILLBILLY WEDDIN1 Directors Mr. Borough Student Director Annette Weiss Presented April 2, 1954 Paw and Maw Belsnickle, typical hillbillies, have a problem - in the form of six unmarried daughters. Pretty Juney Lou would marry Homer Upschlager but cannot until Ceelie, a ripe old age of 19, and Bonnie Mae, the book worm, are married off. Ceelie more interested in rattle snakes than men, is nevertheless, willing to marry. Bonnie Mae is not. Neither is Ronald Maxwell a captured outlander. After a merry mix up, the rattlesnakes escape Juney Lou supposely is bitten; Paw forces Ronald to the alter with Ceelie. But, just in time, Bonnie Mae rescues Ronald and Ceelie finds a husband who really wants her. Its a happy ending for all concerned. Paw •••••••• Gene Rhodes Maw ........ Darleen Gaut Ceelie ••••• Janet Giddings Bonnie Mae., Darlene Klobuoher Juney Lou... Susan Wolff Four.........Rita Underwood Five........ Sherin Neubauer Six.............JoAnn Ward Obeey......Walter Youngblood Chi ••••••.David McCullum Ronald.•••Art Alexander Aunt Luoy. .Anita Amidon Reverend.•.John MoGrew Zeke.......Bob Kirk The Cousins••... Lois Weed ••..Francis Klobuoher • ••••......Janet Rix ........ .Betsy Welch ••••••••••Glenn Haley .....Franklin Branch Prompters....... , Janet Rix •••.Betty Russell JUNIOR PLAY NEARLY SIXTEEN Directors Ur. Gianunzio Presented May 14, 1954 Student Directors Lynden Barber Nearly Sixteen centers around the life of an average high school girl, (Sharon Stroebel), who much to the dismay of her parents (Elinor Wilkinson and David Fischer) and the boy next door (Larry Stone) finds herself enthralled by older men. The boy next door introduces one of his friends (Lester Woodward) to play the part of her heart-throb-Flash Webster (Fred Bowman), whom she has never seen. His friend turns out to be too ardent an actor, for he takes a liking to Peg. Things are really complicated when the real Flash Webster appears in person. This all ends well as Peg and Gordon find each other . Elinor Wilkinson- Mrs. Ellis David Fischer----Mr. Ellis Sharon Stroebel— Peg Ellis Mary Fitzpatrick- Jane Simmons Larry Stone---Gordon Bradley Lester Woodward---Jim Warner Fred Bowman—-Flash Webster Bill Francis--Officer Bailey SCHOOL BOARD Mattawan's present school board will go down in history for their promotion and building of the new grade school which was occupied last October. They thu brought into fruition a desire of many years standing to have a modern elementary and secondary school plant in one location. Seated left to right: Mr.Bailey, Secretary; Mr. Taylor, Treasurer; Mr. Moyle Trustee; Mr. Austin, Trustee. Absent from picture Mr. McNeill, President.