Mattawan High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mattawan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1956 volume:

ANNUAL STAFF The Annual Staff of 56 worked very hard to bring you a new and different annual. Special thanks go to Mr. Ryan ------- Our Advisor. The People who worked on the annual have some very pleasant memories. Every one was happy especially when April 15 rolled around. From left to rigbtt Joey Thomas, Photographer; Bran da Barker, Editor j Dorothy Niles, Composition Editor; Wanda Wesley, Art Editor; Pat Kimble, Artist; Mr. Ryan, Advisor, Joyce Rinehart, Typist; Jeannie Bran-stetter. Photographer. T H E M I R R 0 M A T T A W A N H I G H Mattawan, Michigan 19 5 6 DEDICATION We ran ember our Parents ----For the help and understanding they have given us, in our times of need. ----For their loyalty and sympathy without wnich we could not have graduated. To our Parents we gratefully dedicate this book. xramimnm u11 11lltyiillj ini i inmr i Tnn 'll i iinnnn nnnn nnmmn Mr. Marlin Hubbard Jr. 'President' Mr. Howard Trylor Treasurer Mr. Arthur Bailey Secretary Mr. Ebane Areaux Trustee Mr. I .'onnan Moyle Trustee TTeid.il never forget our faculty headed ty our Superintendent, Peter Stielstra, here discussing appointments for the day with his secretary Sydney Weiss. Principal Kenneth Pearson and his secretary Mrs. Martin looked quite happy over the day� s activities. Ur. Baker, Science; and Miss Swanson, Mathematics; discuss their closely related subjects. Beaming with pride were the Coaches, Elmer Russell and ob Buzzell after winning the District Trophy. Miss Crippin, librarian, and Mr. Montague, Saglish, had much in common. Vocational Education gets a going over by Mrs. Eknmert, Heme Economics and Mr. Jungle, Agriculture. Mrs. Dowty (substitute for Mrs. Andrews) and Miss Sweet discuss coming events. Mrs. MaoClellan, Seventh grade; and Miss Robinson, Eighth grade discuss some of the problems of the world today. Kindergarten teachers Mrs, Fern Carrington and Mrs. Edna Farthing look over a new book. Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Breed First grade and Mrs. Starr, Second await the Easter season. Seen discussing the hot lunch program are Miss Passmore and Mrs. Armstrong, Second grade teachers. Mrs. Clapp, Miss Chase, and Mrs. Howe Third grade were often seen together. Fourth grade teachers Mrs. Hibbard and Miss Wright, and Fifth Grade teacher Mrs. Meyers smile prettily for the camera. Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Holcomb, Sixth grade teachers; and Mr. Pulsifer, Fifth grade seemed pretty interested in a certain rabbit. What's cooking? Well just ask Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Harriet Kucinich Mrs. Ella Kimble or Mrs. Rhoda Farthing. Marlin Hubbard, Sr.j Malcom Anderson and harry Koener take time off for our photographer to snap a picture. Nothing could keep them away. Back row Richard Bcrven, Bill Delach Dick Moyle, lare Gory, Kenneth Markle, Dan Moyle, and Frank Farthing. JAMES RUSSELL PRESIDENT F.FA U) Varsity Club (2) Football (2) Baseball (4) Track (3) Basketball (3) Student Council (l) F.F.A. Officer Senior Play JOEY THOMAS SECRETARY Band (4) F.F.A. (4) Office (3) F.F.A. Officer (l) Junior Play Senior Play Remember Jim, the best Class President we ever had, and how Melvin got.hurt the night we won the K.V.A. Championship? Sure takes you back. And Joey — Flag bearer in the band. David Bryer was the boy who always had the answer. ROBERT AMIDON Band Hi-C Club Pep Band Senior Play (2) Then there was Bob, who we'll always remem-??Lf?r, his new levy's._ Brenda's work on the annual has gone down in history MELVIN BIAGTAS VICE-PRESIDENT F.F.A. (3) Football (4) Baseball (4) Basketball (3) Track (3) Varsity Club (2) Class Officer (3) F.F.A. Officer (2) F.F.A. King Court Junior Play Senior Play DAVID BRYER TREASURER Student Council (1) Class Officer (1) library Staff (2) Newspaper (2) Photography Club (2) Junior Play Senior Play BRENDA BARKER Tennis (1) Ushers Club (2) Banking (1) Hi-C Club (1) librarian (1) Annual Staff Senior Play JEANNIE BRANSTETTER Tennis Team (1) Junior Play Annual Staff Band (4) Pep Band (j) Dance Band (l) Newspaper (1) Photography Club (2) Senior Play IKho would possibly forget Jeannie's 'Bermuda's,'' m®oriea—Jay Dee never had too much to say, as I recall. JAT DEE BROCK Football Track F.F.A. Senior Chorus 1) 2) (3) (1) JACQUELINE BROWN Ushers Club (2) Stage Managers (1) Librarian (1) Banking (1) Senior Chorus (1) Senior Play Jackie was always best dressed boy in the never be forgotton. so friendly. Tom, the Senior Class, will THOMAS BROWN Baseball Football Rod and Reel Camera Club Senior Play (2) (2) (1) (1) RONALD BUDZYN Football (2) Agriculture (1) Library Club (3) Senior Chorus (1) Remember Ronnie's corny jokes in art Class? Lowell was always Lr. F.F.A. LOWELL COMSTOCK F.F.A. (4) F.F.A. Reporter (1) Rod and Reel (1) Class Officer (1) DAVID COWLEY Varsity Hi-C Club Track Basketball Football Banking Librarian (3) (4) (3) U) (3) (2) (3) DELWYN DUENEWALL Hi-C Club Dramatics Junior Play Class Officer Newspaper Band Student Council Banking Pep Band Senior Play (1) (1) (D (2) (2) (1) (1) (2) Souped up cars — David Cowley. High Schoolastic standing — Delwyn. JEAN DUNN Hi-C Club (2) Photography Club 12) Senior Chorus (4) Newspaper (1) DONNA EADS Tennis Team (1) Senior Chorus (2) Class President (1) Hi-C Club (3) Student Council (3) Band (3) Junior Play F.F.A. Queen (1) Senior Play Jean was the all time high school flirt. Donna made a lovely queen for the F.F.A. fair RONALD ElCHAKER Senior Chorus (2) Shop (3) Hi-C Club (1) Rod and Reel Club (1) FRED FRIMAND Football Basketball F.F.A. Travel Club Rifle Club Junior Play nior Play (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) Who could forget the boy who was always late for Ehglish Class, Ron. Fred was our champion Yeller at the Games. --- BARBARA. GIDDINGS Cheerleading (4) Physical Education (1) Student Council (1) Newspaper (1) Junior Play Senior Play And Barbara was our Prize Cheerleader. Gene Harvey's rendition of Clo-e-e still echo's down the halls of memory. AUDREY HENDRICKSON Varsity Band (4) Senior Chorus (3) Tennis (1) Photography Club (1) Hi-C Club (4) Pep Band (2.) Junior Play Senior Play Easy going, happy-go-xucky Audrey will never be forgotton. Crazy about horses ----- was pert pretty Patty Kimble. GENE HARVEY Football (2) Baseball (2) Track (2, Varsity Club (2) Junior Play Senior Play PATRICIA KIMBLE Ushers Club (1) F.H.A. (1) Hi-C Club (1) Banking (1) Senior Chorus (1) Stage Manager (1) JANETTE KLOBUCHER Newspaper (1) Cheerleading (3) Senior Chorus (2) Junior Play Senior Play RICHARD KORTEWAY Football (4) Baseball U) Basketball (3) Track (4) F.F.A. (3) Varsity Club (4) Varsity Club Officer Junior Play Senior Play What memories this book brings back. Janet was always fond of dancing, while Dick did very well in sport . JOEL LMVER Football (4) Basketball (4) Baseball (4) Tennis (2) Track (2) F.F.A. (4) Varsity (3) Student Council (2) Homecoming King Junior Play Senior Play STANLEY MACK Football Baseball Varsity Club Student Council Hi-C Club Debate Team Senior Play D (2) (1) (3) (1) (1) MURVENE MACPHERSON Junior Band (1) Hi-C Club (2) Student Council (l) Varsity Choir (4) Newspaper (3) Queen's Court Varsity Cheerleader(1) Junior Play Class Officer (2) Basketball (1) Senior Play Well in his sports, who could ever forget Joel's scoring in the Paw Paw gamej as for Personality there was never anyone quite like Stan. CAROL MUNTING Tennis (1) Hi-C Club (1) Banking (1) Office (2) Junior Play Murvene was the best dressed girl in the Senior Class. And Carol Hunting was the tallest of all the Senior girls. DOROTHY NILES Stage Manager (1) Banking (1) F.H.A. (1) Annual Staff Chorus (1) Com. Secretary (1) Junior Play Never forget Dorothy, and all the hard work she had to do on this annual. Joyce will always be remembered for her cheering ability. JOYCE OCKEHMAN Cheerleader (3) Class Officer (1) Physical Education Newspaper (1) Junior Play Homecoming Queen (1) Senior Play NO RENE OSTEHMAN Tennis Senior Chorus Hi-C Club Photography Cluf) Senior Play CAROLS PURCELL Hi-C Club Band Ushers Club Senior Chorus Pep Band WILLIAM RIETKERK Banking Librarian Boy's Home Ec. (1) (2) (3) (1) Norene was a very quite girl. But Madelyn was often called Idberace. MADELYN PAUL Choir Band Hi-C Club Ushers Club Pep Band Student Council Junior Play (3) (3) U) (1) (1) (1) Carole was always so nice to everyone. Red Hairi Marie of course. MARIE QUAN F.H.A. (1) Hi-C Club (2) Photography Club (1) Junior Play Senior Play (2) (2) (1) JOYCE RINEHART Office (2) Ushers Club (1) Annual Staff F.H.A. (1) Senior Chorus (1) Cadet Teaching (1) Bill had only one thing on his mind Dolly . We'll never forget the work Joyce did in the office. IRVING SLOCUM Basketball (4) Baseball (4) Tennis (3) Varsity Club (2) F.F.A. (3) Football Manager (1) Junior Play F.F.A. Officer (1) Senior Play Irving was always willing to help in our Class Meetings. BIG! Duane Simonds couldn’t possibly be forgotton. DUANE SIMONDS Baseball (4) Basketball (2) Football (1) Football Manager (l) Varsity Club (2) Senior Play BARBARA STARK Banking (1) Hi-C Club (1) Class Officer (1) Diamond! Barbara Stark was the first to get one. Oh! tfhat Memories. Remember how Donna always seemed to be dressed up. DONNA STUART F.H.A. Band Ushers Club Senior Chorus (1) (1) annebelle taliman Cheerleading (3) Band (3) Banking (1) Newspaper (l) Junior Play Homecoming Queen (1) F.F.A. Queen (l) Student Council (1) Class Officer (2) Band Officer (1) Tennis (1) Senior Play Annebelle made a very pretty homecoming queen. Bob Tesmer always keep order at our Class Meetings, flhat Order! ROBERT TESMER Football (4 Track (3) Basketball (1( Varsity Club (2) Junior Play Senior Play ROIANNA UTHE Class Officer (2) Newspaper (3) Cheer leading (1) Cheerleading Club Junior Play Senior Play Won Cherry Pie Baking Contest In Art work Raxie tops than all, Richard Vargo was always the class pest. RICHARD VARGO f.f.a. Band Office Newspaper Stage Managers Junior Play Senior Play (1) U) (3) (1) (1) JAMES WELSH F.F.A. Hi-C Club Stage Manager Banking librarian Senior Chorus Band (2) (2) (2) (D U (1) (1) Remember Jim Welsh and his jokes. Wanda's Art work on this Annual. And WANDA WESLEY Senior Chorus (l) Ushers Club (1) Banking (2) Can. Secretary (1) F.H.A. (1) Junior Band (2) Stage Manager (l) Annual Staff Photography Club (1) Varsity Band (1) JAMES WOODWARD Football (2) F.F.A. 3) Student Council Junior Play Senior Play I don't think any one could ever forget Jim's performances in the Junior and Senior-Play' S o Last but certainly not least was Lillian fax who never ran out of talking material. LILLIAN YAX Knitting Club Dancing Club Modern Dancing Quiet Games Hi-C Club Banking Band Travel Club Ushers Club (2) (1) (2) (1) (2) 1) 2) JINIOR CLASS Remember the Junior Play, The Importance of Being Young? And The Harvest Moon Dance? Candidate for King ana Queen for the F.F.A. Fair were Don Devries ana Marianne Rix. Front row left to rights Donna Craft, Judith Russell, Treasurer; Cherie Martin, Bonnie Crooks, Esterruth Cowley, Jackie Klobucher, Marianne Rix, Estner Vargp, Secretary; Margaret Geresy, Florence Quan, Joyce Stark- Bonnie Middleton, Nancy Wheeler- Second row left to rights Mrs. Bnraert, Advisor; Patricia Dustin, Ruthann Holland, Carolyn Klobucher, Don Vardaman, Phillip Rolffs, President; Norman Turner, Alvin Bailey, Albert Olson, Terry Gladden, Larry Areami, Arthur Beebe, Garrett Korteway, Vice President} Jack Simonds, Carol Masten, Beverly Barber, Ida Bee O'Neal. Third row left to rights Richard Yax, Mike Stone, Dick VanNiman, Parle; David Boyer, Jerry Whelan, Richard Ritsema, Bill Revore, I«rry DeBoer, Ed Cleaver, Don Devries, Jim Stephens, Michael Klitch, Harry Stickney, Jim Beebe, Bill Sinclair, Dick Williams, Bi 11 Incas. Absent when picture was taken: Harriet Hodges, Terry Rhoten. SOPHOMORE CUSS Never to be forgotton was The Jail Bird Jump and the Sophomore Roller Skating Parti os. Candidates for King and Queen for the F. F. A. Fair were Virgil Hendrickson and Sharon Smith. Front row left to ri vti Pauline Philpot, Sally Kimble, Madelyn Klobucher, Secretary; Juanita Wolff, Katie Eckler, Sharon Smith, Edith Rolffs, Louis Geresy, Patricia Sherbum, Gail Graham, Joyce Derhammer, Annette Clippinger, Colleen Russell. Second row left to right: Hr. Nontague, Advisor; Harilyn Judge, Donna Ulsh, Roberta Imus, Treasurer; Jeannine Briggs, Hartha Crooks, Bill Polmateer, Floyd Parker, Vice President; Dick Marvin, Ken Kline, Don Ulsh, Dick HacPherson, Jack Knapp, President; Joan Hlestand, Virgil Saxton, Chuck VanderRoest, Bonnie Paul, Beverly Kimble, Elaine Pierce, Hr. Ryan, Advisor. Third row left to right: Nancy lax, Jim Forden, Lyman Saxton, David Franks, Jack Walker, Jerry Arbanas, Jim Stevens, Fred Russell, Ted Tompkins, Don Coffell, Dick Boyer, Virgil Hendrickson, Ralph Kirk, Tom Osborne, Raymond Niles, Grant Soloman, Bud Nicholson, Hichael Cowlbeck. Absent when picture was taken: David Goldsmith, Bonnie Holder, Helen Klimek, Karen Osterman, Patricia Stielstra. FRESHMAN CLASS Sacred to the memory of all Freshmen were the Roller Skating Parties and the Girl's Slumber Party. Candidate for King and Queen for the F.F.A. Fair were Dennis Harrison and Arloa Ockerman. Front row left to ri iti Bobby Ganzel, Stanley McGrerw, David Barbera, Dennis Withers, Richard Hadley, Kenneth Taylor, Lee Otto, Mike Marvin, Jin Phillips, Leo Craft, Terry Bryer. Second row left to right: Janice Warren, Joan Brock, Rebecca Cowley, Cheryl Barker, Secretary; Patti Babcock, Pat Klimek, Sharon Underwood, Christine Perrigo, Judy McCluskey, Connie Olson, Judy Lammon. Third row left to rigfrt: Mr. Jungle, Advisor; Gean Steele, David Snow, Gary Cameron, Mary Huff, Phylis Crooks, Barbara Cook, Deanna Markle, Dale Whipple, Laveme Hasten, Robert Niles, Bob Knauss, Tammy Thomas, President; Karen Cronkhite, Beverly Hilbert, Vice President; JoAnn Beischel, Barbara Everhart, Bill Barker, Judy Slocum. Fourth row left to right: Douglas Vandenburg, Charles Eckler, Gordon Sinclair, Edward Steenholdt, Kenneth Butler, Linda Stearns, David Markle, Joe Gabb, Herbert Zarle, Dennis Cubitt, Donald Ritsema, Arloa Ockerman, Gail Sexton, Sherman Lye, Dennis Harrison, Barry Kitzmiller, Gary Howe, Dale Morse. Absent when picture was taken: Loretta Eckelbecker, Francis King, Jean Newcastle, Edward Strong, Evelyn Thompson, Larry White. EIGHTH GRADE The Blue and Gold, Which took the Place of the Mirror, Will always be remembered. Candidates for King and Queen for the F.F.A. Fair were David Brant and Beverly Pfan. Front row left to ri iti Barbara Quan, Sharon Sherbum, iorenia Morse, Arthur Graham, Secretary; Jackie Giddings, Treasurer; Jeannette Gravatt, Darlene Ioza, Patty Saxton, Martha Inrus, Carol Stark, Patricia Comstock, Jimmy Russell, Barbara Harvey, Harold Burns. Second row left to righti Miss Sweet, Advisor; Judy White, Carolyn Moyle, Nancy Peltz, James Stommen, Clyde Eckelbecker, Donna Cook,Roger Lucas, Barbara Gayhart, Judy VanAuken, Everett Cassady, Eleanor Falk, Linda Moyle, Ldnda Whelan, Marilee Ganzel, Steve Vargo, President; Beverly Pfau, Margaret Quick, Darlene Russell. Third row left to right� Robert Grile, Roy Philpot, Robert Knipfel, Maryann Rhodes, Vice President; Patricia Tompkins, Violet Phebus, Meriyn Beebe, William Quan, Steve Boyer, Richard Cubitt, Tom Brandi, Harlow Bailey, Richard Bentley, Edna Vandelaare, Arizona O'Neal, David Brant, Lorrine Muller, Collette Dthe'. Absent when picture was taken James love, Dina lee Stratton, Rosemarie Stuart, SE' SHTH GRADE Pencils, Pencils! Get your Pencils! was the battle cry of the Seventh Grade. Candidates for King and Queen were Hike Korteway and Sharon Kloth, Front row left to right; Robert Fiecher, Jim Solomon, Ronnie White, Charles Hunt, Mike Eckler, Don Underwood, Tommy Imus, Hike Strong, John Golladay, Marshall Glessner, Frank Clippinger, Frank Hiestand, Hike Simpson, David Revore. Second row left to right: Barbara Kimble, Sharon Murray, Donna Cleaver, Jean Stratton, Dianna Pea, Maureen Rhoten, Kathleen Hasten, Cecelia Wertz, Juanita Calhoun, Jackie Johnson, Sharon Kloth, Dorothy Idles, Sharon Lounsberry, Elaine Kimble, Jerry Hunting, Sharon Cannom, Sherrie Edgerly, Mary lee Carnes, Yvonnie Saunders. Third row left to righti Brenda Aleksich, President; Dianna Hlscock, Dovia Manning, Secretary; Fred Oppenhuisen, James Rinehart, Garth King, Jim Rolff3, Vice President; loranine Darling, Mike Stielstra, Earl Conlbeck, Andy Sinclair, Robert Thomas, Douglas Kitzmiller, Judy Neubauer, Dixie Kimble, Treasurer; Barry MacPhee, Jimmy Barker, Gail Hammer, Edwin Duenenald, Hike Korteway, Tom Fitzsimmons, Barbara Guiter, Pamela Wear, Mary Kay Hoyle, Dollie Morse, Maxine Taft. Fourth row left to righti Joan Masten, Sally Jo Ryder, Carol Brinlnger, Carolyn Chipman, Ronnie Osborne, Francis Hammer, David Elamen, Fred Hiller, Clark Huff, William Diemer, Lois Devries, Sandra Wagy, James Hone, John Bower, Kenny Hamming, Robert Buck, Pat Clippinger, George Darling, David Winslow, Linda Weed, Beverly Brant, Mary Ann Owsiany, Ronnie Beebe, Sally Taylor, Sharon Woodward, Donna VandeLaare, Sandra Judge, Beverly Saxton. Absent when picture was taken: Carolyn Cochran, Jack Smith, Bonita King, S o c i a I Hi j b I ia hi VARSITY FOOTBALL New Coach, Bob Buzzell, had an outstanding team in 56 They had only three losses during the season. Two ties with Comstock and Richland were also recorded along with three wins. Front row left to right: Stanley Mack, Richard Korteway, Chuck VanderRoest, Gary Korteway, Terry Glidden, Bill Revore. Second row left to right: Coach Buzzell, Gene Harvey,Melvia Biagtaa, Harry Stickney, Don Devries, Joel Lemmer, David Eoyer, Ralph Kirk. Third row left to right: Jack Simonds, Floyd Parker, Bill Lucas, Virgil Hendrickson, Bill Sinclair, Larry Areaux, Arthur Beebe, Dick Boyer, Manager. Absent when picture was taken: Bob Tesmer, Jim Woodward, Mike Stone, Kenny Kline. RESERVE FOOTBALL With twenty five boys on the reserve squad, we were bound to come out on top. Our goal was ten wins and naturally our goal was met. The boys really had go power Front row left to right: Dick Hadley, David Snow, Charles Eckler, Gary Howe, Terry Bryer, Tommy Thomas, Gordon Sinclair, Second row left to ri iti Joe Gabb, Kenneth Butler, Sherman Dye, Dennis Harrison, Ed Strong, Barry Kitzmillor, Bud Nickolson, Don Coffell, Dick VacPherson. Third row left to right: Albert Olson, Louis Geresy, Tom Osborne, Robert Knauss, David Markle, Jim Stevens, Elmer Russell, Assistant Coach. Absent when picture was taken: Douglas Vandenburg, Jack Knapp. Ken Taylor VARSITY BASKETBALL With twenty wins and two losses, the team won the K. V. A. Championship, Gazette Award, District Championship and Competed in the Regional Finals. Their Exploits will be talked about for many years to cane. Front row left to rights Dick Bently, Manager; Kenny Kline, Mike Strong, Joel Lemmer, Virgil Hendrickson, Garrett Korteway, Terry Glidden, David Boyer, Irving Slocum, Den DeVries, Melvin Biagtas, Jack Simonds. RESERVE BASKETBALL With ten wins and four losses behind them the reserve players closed out the year. A successful basketball season is their s to remember. Hardly a man is now alive who will forget the team of 56. The 1955-56 Basketball Season was marked by a victory march wnich led all the way to the last game in the Regionals — the farthest any Mattawan team has ever gone. It saw the winning of the Gazette Award, the K.V.A. Trophy and the District Trophy. The record stands. Twenty wins and Two losses. Front row left to rights Tommy Thomas, Manager; Denny Harrison, David Snow, Gary Howe, Terry Bryer, Mike Marvin, Second row left to rights Coach Suzzell, Assistant; Barry Kitzmiller, Sherman Dye, Kenneth Butler, Don Coffell, Dick Marvin, Bud Nickolson, Chuck VanderRoest, David Markle, Manager. Absent when picture was takens Dick MacPherson. VARSITY BASEBALL This picture was taken just after the Cats defeated Lawton 12-3. They were looking forward tc a very successful season. Front Row: Left to Right, Duane Simonds, Melvin Biagtas, Mike Stone, Richard Korteway, J-’.ck Simonds, Gary Korteway, Kenny Kline, Don De Vries, Elmer Russell; Coach. Back Row: Left to Right, David Bryer, Score Keeper; Chuck Vander Roest, Dick Marvin, Albert Olson, David Boyer, Joel Lemmer, Don Coffell, Virgil Henderickson, Larry Stickney, Stan Mack, Jim Russell, Ed Strong, Manager. RESERVE BASEBALL Front Rov.: Left to Right, Don Ulsh, Mike Marvin, Dennis Harrison, Barry Kitzmiller, Sherman Dye, Kenneth Butler, Gordon Sinclair. Back Row: Left to Right, David Snow, Chuck Eckler, Virgil Henderickson, Elmer Russell, Coach; Dick Marvin, Chuck Vander Roest, Floyd Parker. TRACK TEAM Front Row: Left to Right, Bob Buzzell, Coach; Arthur Beebe, Bill Lucas, Mike Stone, Gary Howe, Barry Kitzmiller Gary Korteway, Kenneth Butler, Floyd Parker, Kenny Kline, Back Row: Left to Right, Sherman Dye, Dick Vau ITiman Mike Klitch, Dave Boyer, Bob Tesmer, Virgil Henderickson, Don Coffell, Ralph Kirk, Harry Stickney, Terry Glidden, Nicholson, Dick Korteway. TENNIS TEAM Left to Right, Terry Bryer, Dick MacPherson, ”huck Vander Roest, Larry De Boer, Mr. Pulsifer, instructor; Joel Lemroer, Irving Slocum, Dick Marvin, Stan Mack. m Tr r 1 tUjJ STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council had a very ousy year, what with making up new Lus rules to insure greater Safety and trying to please everyone with a noon-time game. New records, was another popular project. Front row left to rights Joel Lemmer, Gary Howe, Treasurer; Jim Woodward, Vice President; Alvin Baiiey, President; Lurvene MacPherson, Secretary; Kenneth Pearson, Advisor. Second row left to rights Jim Barker, Darlean Loza, Sharon Smith, Harlow Bailey, Floyd Parker, Donna Eads, Cherie Martin, Joan Brock, Jerry Hunting. Absent wnen picture was takens Karen Osterman. VARSITY BAUD The Varsity Band had a very memorable year. Along with half-time entertainment at football games the Winter Concert was a huge success. The Tri City Concert, which includes Lawrence, Lawton, and Mattawan bands, was held at Mattawan on April 17th. Kneeling left to rights Colleen Russell, Joan Hiestand, Arloa Ockerman, Beverly Pfau. First row left to rights Harlow Bailey, Judy Slocum, Linda Stearns, Donna Stuart, Judy VanAuken, Jackie Giddings, Jeannie Branstetter, Dick Bentley, Jim Howe, Mike Stielstra, Alvin Bailey. Second row left to rights Roberta Imus, Carol Stark, Brenda Aleksich, Marlyn Judge, Lee Otto, Steve Vargo, Jinny Phillips, David Snow, Kenneth Butler, Tran Branch, Dick Ritsema, Audrey Hendrickson. Third row left to rights Jackie Klobucher, Gean Steele, Cheryl Barker, Billy Barker, Donna Eads, Delwyn Duenewald, Floyd Parker, Jack Knapp, Steve Boyer, Ken Kline, Roland Vashaw, Director; Bonnie Paul, Madelyn Paul, Jerry Munting, Tom Fitzsimmons, Fred Oppenhuisen, Joey Thomas. Absent wnen picture was takens Carole Purcell, Francis King, Donna Eads, Karen Ostermarv Bonnie Holder. JUNIOR BAND Activities were few for the Junior Band, but those remembered are the Winter and Spring Concerts. Kneeling left to right: Sharon Cannom, Sharon Iounsberry. Barbara Everhart, Deanne Markle, Judy Neubauer, Sandra Wagy, Sally Taylor, Joan Brock. First row left to right: Jerry Ann Glidden, lorraine Muller, Chris Butler, John Kruzich, Keith Gage, Mike Simpson, David Winslow, Jimmy Russell, Douglas Kitzmiller. Second row left to right: Jane Simonds, Elaine Olson, Artis Pierce, Sharon Murray, Sharon Woodward, ois Devries, Sharon Lammon, Carolyn Fitzsimmons, Victoria Johnson, Martha Holland,Carol Moyle, Jim Barker, Connie Olson, Judy Lammon, Linda Weed, Mr. Vashaw, Directorj Katie Eckler, Linda Moyle, Eleanor Falk, LeRoy Hibbard, Mike Korteway, Robert Quan, Jimmy Ryan. SENIOR CHORUS Twenty - Seven students made up the Senior High Chorus. Performances at the Christmas Program and F. F. A. Fair were outstanding. To Climax a very successful year the Annual Spring Festival was held May 18th. Front row left to right; Colleen Russell, Bonnie Crooks, Joyce Stark, Ida O'Neal, Elaine Pierce, Joan Hiestand, Bonnie Paul, Mr. Vashaw, Director; Madelyn Paul, Beverly Barber, Janet Klobucher, Micheal Cowlbeck, Martha Crooks, Murvene MacPherson, Janice Warren. Second row left to right; Jim Forden, Lyman Saxton, Louis Geresy, Fred Russell, Virgil Hendrickson, Dick MacPherson, Tom Osborne, Jack Knapp, Mike Marvin. Absent when picture was taken; Pat Stielstra, Jean Dunn, Karen Ostennan, Carole Purcell. cheerleaders New Cheers --- Cheering Block ----New Suits ----- just a few of the many wonderful things that happened to our cheerleaders in 1956. A trip uo the Cheerleaders Clinic at the University of Michigan, was also at the top of the list. Front row left to rights Judy Gammon, Cheryl Barker. Second row left to rights Madelyn Klobucher, Janet Klobucher, Barbara Glddings, Joyce Ockerman, Annebelle Taliman, ally Kimble. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 1955-56 was a big year for the F.F.A. The State Finals were reached. Jim Woodward ana Mike Stone won with their Bee Keeping Exhibition. The Annual Sales of Seeds was a success, as usual. Front row left to right Jim Forden, Tan Osborne, Jerry Arbanas, Jack Walker, Louis Geresy, Floyd Parker, Kenny Kline, Joel Lemmer, Jim Russell, Joey Thomas, Mr. Jungle, Advisorj Joe Gabb, Dale Whipple Bill Barker. Second row left to rights Jimmy Phillips, Robert Williams, Bick VanNiman, Harry Stickney, Melvin Biagtas, Dale Morse, David Markle, Ralph Kirk, Jim Stevens, Gary Korteway, Virgil Hendrickson, Virgil Saxton, Tom Thomas, Douglas Vandenburg, Gary Howe, Lyman Saxton, Don Devries, David Frank, Mike Marvin, David Snow. Third row left to rights Norman Turner, Lowell Comstock, Arthmr Beebe, Laveme Hasten, Gary Cameron, Gordor Sinclair, Charles Eckler, Mike Stone, Phil Rolffs, Jim Woodward, Bill Lucas. Fourth row left to rights Richard Hadley, David Barbera, Dennis Cubitt, Kenneth Taylor, Sherman Dye, Dennis Harrison, Barry Kitzmiller, Kenneth Butler. Slocum 36 11 h8tl picture Wa3 takenl Fred Frimand, Mike Klitch, Irving F FA- Float Seventh Grate Flocrt Queen Ki nj Armelallm n Joel Lemmer THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING YOUNG Amy Stephana, Joyce Stark; Midge Ulrich, Judy Russell; Bnily Grew, Ruth Ann Holland; Mrs. Hall, Esther Vargo; Umbrella, Marianne Rix; Kit Spencer, lorry DeBoer; Pauline Hunt, Harriet Hodges; J. Orlando .Valantine, Don Vardanian; Debbie Hall, Jackie Klobucher; Hugh Maitland, lorry Areaux; Gil Stephens, Phil Rolffs; Cora Williams, Pat Dustin; Fredrick Cooper, Mike Stone; Tugger McCoy, Terry Glidden; Mortimer Comic Valantine, Albert Olson; Eleaner H. Humphries, Judy bnus Kellogg, Don De Vries. Promptress, Carol Masten; Student Director, Alvin Bailey; Stage Manager, Bill Sinclair; Properties, Bill Incas and Bill Re Vore; Scenery Builders, Dave Boyer and Art Beebe; Advertisers, Beverly Barber and Esterruth Cowley; Tickets and Programs, Ted Stephens; Make-up, Sydney Weiss; Directed by, Mr. Charles H. Montague. LUTE SONG A Chinese Classic Manager. Honorable Tchang Melvin Biagtas Director George P. Jungel Tsai-Xong Jim Woodward Tsai Joey Thomas Stage Managers Tom Brown, Ron BU(izyn Madame Tsai Roxanna Uthe Tchao-ou-Niang Donna Eads Electrician Jim Welsh Prince Nieou Richard Vargo Princess Nieou-Chi Anna Belle Taliman Sound Effects Ron Budzyn, Jay D. Brock 3i-Tchun Delwyn Duenewald Governess Audrey Hendrickson Prompter Janet Klobucher 14-Wang Dick Korteway Xouen-Kong Bob Ami don Programs Anne Tallman, Janet Klobucher Marriage Broker Jeanne Branstetter Imperial Chamberlain Stan Mack Publicity Manager Bob Tesmer Food Commissioner Irving Slocum Holy Man Gene Harvey Make-up Mrs. Weiss, Jean Dunn, Gardener Fred Frimand Carole Purcell Imperial Guards Joel Lemner, Bob Tesmer Costumes Brenda Barker, Marie Quan, Priest Dave Bryer Jackie Brown First and Second Property Men (Ton Brown. Ushers Barbara Stark, Dorothy Niles, Extrasj ( R. Budzvn Lillian Xax, Norene Osterman Marie (iuan, Joyce Ockerman, Jackie Tickets Donna Stuart, Joyce lnehart Brown, and Connie Budzyn