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ms THJ IIJL.’IirO IIAllJ” The Helping Hand for us, one and all, St rted with our Parents when we were sinsl ; •e roc 11 that d y, our first in school, hen we began to live by the Golden Pule. The best days of our life were about to begin, he know that now but we didn't then; Cur teachers were the gardeners who helped us to grow Into men and women who will be able to go; Out on our own in this free land, Ail because of the Hel ing Hr.nd• fliftltltiiwaia IM il lli Ik Ik i f| Hiftititawaia, Judith Gay Iraus 1939-1955 He of the Annual Staff would like to dedicate triis Mirror to the memory of our beloved classmate, Judith Gay Imus. She participated in many activities and was Drum Majorette of the High School Band. Judy would have graduated this spring as a member of the Class of ’57. l A 41II IKMItll Mr- Mo.rim Hubb arc! J r- Mr. ArUar 9c-i et $ e. c.re t ary Mr. Oame AV'fiau.t Tr u. tee Mr. Howard Toy or Tre asur«•r Mr. George Raxi ck Trustee It is now 8:30 A.M. and we find Mr. Stielstra, Superintendent; and Mrs. Weiss, Office Secretary; planning their day's work. Miss Swanson, Mathematics; and Mr. Baker, Science; discussing their closely related subjects between classes. In the High School we find Mr. Fearson, Principal and Mrs. Branstetter, Office Secretary; discussing their day's bulletin. Discussing the art for the Year Book we find Mr. Ryan, Commercial; and Mr. Vashaw, Art and Music. ■ Mr. Montegue, English and Miss. Crippen, Librarian are found discussing the newly arrived library books. Discussing the F.F.A. Fair, we find Mr. Jungle Agriculture; Mrs. Emmert Home Ec. and Mr. Barber Shop. Miss Sweet and Miss Robinson, Junior High Teachers planning their studies for the day. Neither teacher will be back next year since both have announced their engagement. Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. McClellan Junior High Teachers are discussing school problems. The Cooks, Mrs. Kucinich, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Farthing and Mrs. Kimble have paused during their busy day's schedule to smile prettily for the camera. Discussing the success of their teams we see Mr. Russell and Mr. Buzzell, Coaches. Mr. Cornish is discovered coming back from taking his Driver's 3d-ucation class for their licenses. Principal John Jurgensen, t Iks to grade scho 1 teachers. Seated left to right: Ruth Breed, 1st; Ruth Hibbard, fth; Ardelle Allen, 1st; John Jurgensen, Eleanor Chase, 3rd; Fern Carrington, Kindergarten; Standing left to right are: Alice Wright, thjSylvia Coy, Kindergarten and music; Beatrice Carter, 6th; Mabel Starr, 1st; Mildred Clapp, 3rd; Alice Myers, 5th; Raymond Pulsifer, 5th; Barbara Jennings, 3rd Uth; Shirley Blankenburg, 2nd; Ruth Pass-more, 2nd. We managed to catch the Janitors Mr. Hosner, Mr. Hubbard, and Mr. Anderson taking a break from their work. It is now 3:30 and almost time for school to be out as we find the bus drivers waiting to take us home. Standing left to right: Richard Boven, Frank Farthing, Bill Kucin-ich, Richard Derhammer, Ken Guiter, Joe Francis, Dan Moyle, Ralph Moyle, Dick Moyle, Clare Corey, Davor Mavrinac, Kneeling: Bill Klobucher. The Helping IlPr. ?—Our Advisor Mrs. Gertrude i’mmert's excellent guidance and supervision proved to be a very important factor in the development of the class. The Seniors would like to express their sincere appreciation to her. 0 emigre HARRIET HODGES PRESIDENT Class Officer (l) Jr. Play Sr. Play Band (4) Band Officer (1) Choir (1) Newspaper (2) Apple Queen MARIANNE RIX SECRETARY Class Officer (1) F.H.A. (1) F.H.A. Officer (l) Stu. Council (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play Choir (1) Newspaper Ed. (2) Banking (1) Physical Ed. (1) F.F.A. Queen's Court LARRY AREAUX Football (2) Tennis (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play Band (3) PAT DUSTIN VICE PRESIDENT Class Officer (2) Banking (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play Physical Ed. (2) Choir (1) Newspaper (1) JACKIE KLOBUCHER TREASURER Class Officer (1) F.H.A. (1) Band (3) Band Officer (1) Choir (2) Pep Band (2) Student Council (1) Newspaper (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play Physical Ed. (l) ALVIN BAILEY Class Officer (l) Stu. Council (3) Officer (2) F.F.A. (1) Sr. Play Jr. Play Band (4) Pep Band (3) B3V3ELY BARBER F.H.A. (1) Sr. Play Choir (3) Newspaper (1) DAVID BOYER Varsity Club (.k) Football (4) Basketball (3) Baseball ( 0 Track (4) Choir (1) Sr. Play Annual Photographer BONNIE CROOKS Choir (k) F.H.A. (1) ART BEEBE F.F.A. ( ) F.F.A. Officer (1) Varsity Club (4) Football (2) Basketball (2) Baseball (2) Track (3) Sr. Play DONNA CRAFT F.H.A. (1) Hi C. (3) Banking (1) Newspaper (1) Choir (2) Physical Ed. (2) Sr. Play F.H.A. Off. (1) LARRY DEBOER Varsity Club (2) Varsity Off. (1) Basketball (2) Tennis (4) Jr. Play Sr. Play Newspaper (1) Y DON DEVRIES Football (2) Varsity Club (2) Basketball (2) Baseball (2) Jr. Play Sr. Play Choir (1) MARGARET GERESY Ushers Club (2) Hi C. (3) Sr. Play RUTH ANN HOLLAND Hi C. (2) F.H.A. (1) Physical Ed. (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play Choir (1) WALTER DAHNKE Class Officer (2) F.F.A, (1) F.F.A. Officer (1) Choir (4) Sr. Play Baseball ( t) Basketball (2) Football (1) TERRI GLIDDEN Band ( ) Football (k) Basketball (3) Track (3) Tennis (1) Band Officer (1) Sr. Play Jr. Play MIKE KLITCH F.F.A. (3) Club Officer (1) Varsity Club (1) Football (2) Track (3) Sr. Play CAROLYN KLOBUCHER F.H.A. (1) F.H.A. Officer (1) Choir (1) Hi C. (2) Newspaper (1) Annual Typist Physical Ed. (2) Sr. Play Corn Queen BILL LUCAS F.F.A. (1) Varsity Club (2) Football (1) Baseball (2) Track (l) Jr. Play Sr. Play Newspaper GARRETT KORTEWAY Class Officer (1) F.F.A. (A) Varsity Club (2) Football (A) Basketball (k) Track (3) F.F.A. Officer (2) Baseball (A) Varsity C. Off. (1) Sr. Play LOIS MARR F.H.A. (1) F.H.A. Officer CD Choir (2) Tennis (1) Newspaper (1) Dance Club (2) CHERIE MARTIN Newspaper (2) Choir (1) Stu. Council (1) Banking (1) Future Nurses (1) Sr. Play CAROL MA3TEN F.H.A. (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play Choir (2) BONNIE MIDDLETON ALBERT OLSON Sr. Play Choir (1) F.H.A. (1) Future Nurses (l) Band (3) Band Officer (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play Football (3) Tennis (1) Baseball (2) Basketball (2) IDA O'NEAL FLORENCE QUAN BILL REVORE Varsity Club (2) Hi C. (2) Football (2) Choir (1) Sr. Play TERRY RHOTEN Banking (1) Newspaper (1) PHIL ROLFFS Class Officer (1) F.F.A. (3) Football (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play Stu. Council (1) RICHARD RITSEMA Band (4) A rm jr JUDITH RUSSELL Stu. Council (1) Class Officer (1) F.H.A. (1) F.H.A. Officer (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play Annual Editor Choir (1) Physical Ed. (1) BILL SINCLAIR Class Officer (2) Spanish Club (l) Library Club (1) Football (2) Track (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play Choir (2) JACK SIMONDS Varsity Club (4) Football (4) Basketball Manager Baseball (4) Sr. Play JOYCE STARK Jr. Play Sr. Play Choir (4) Hi C. (2) Office (1) Stage Managers (2) r- MIKE STONE Class Officer (2) F.F.A. Officer (3) Varsity Club (2) F.F.A. (3) Varsity Officer (1) Football (4) Baseball (4) Basketball (4) Track (4) HARRY STICKNEY Class Officer (2) F.F.A. (4) F.F.A. Officer (2) Varsity Club (1) Football (4) Basketball (3) Baseball (2) Track (1) Newspaper (1) Jr. Play Sr. Play 1, Sr. Play Band (3) 01 DONA OLSH DICK VAN NIMAN F.H.A. (1) Girls Glee Club (1) Physical Ed. (2) Choir (2) Cheerleaders Club (2) F.F.A. (4) F.F.A. Off. (2) Football (1) Basketball (1) Track (3) Sr. Play DON VARDAMAN Jr. Play Sr. Play Newspaper (1) Librarian (1) Hi C. (1) ESTHER VARGO Stu. Council (1) Class Officer (3) F.H.A. (1) F.H.A. Officer (1) Newspaper (2) Jr. Play Sr. Play Choir (1) Physical Ed. (1) NANCY WHEELER JERRY WHELAN Stage Manager (2) Hi C. (3) F.H.A. (1) F.H.A. Officer (1) Art Ed. Annual (1) Banking (1) Librarian (1) Choir (3) Sr. Play Sr. Play Track (3) RICHARD YAX Stamp Club (2) Hi C. (2) Choir (1) Sr. Play JUNIORS Outstanding among the many successful projects of the Juniors were refreshment cencessions at the football and basketball games, the Spiner-araa dance, the Junior -'lay, The Remarkable Incident of Carson's Corners, and sale of stationery, and pop corn. Biggest project was the Junior and Senior Prom with A Night To Remember in an Oriental setting as a theme. Back row left to right: Ralph Kirk, Ken Kline, Don Ulsh, Jerry Arbanas, Fred Russell, Tom Osborne, Don Coffell, Dick Boyer, Dick MacPherson, Dave Callighan, Virgil Hendrickson, Jack Jalker, Raymond Niles. 3rd row left to right: Joan Hiestand, Jim Forden, Lyman Saxton, Bud Nicholson, Sam Pyritz, Dave Frank, Virgil Saxton, Grant Solomon, Jim Stevens, Chuck Vander Roest, Jack Knapp, Larry Harrison, Bill Polmanteer. 2nd row left to right: Mr. Ryan, Advisor; Sally Kimble, Edith Rolffs, Karen Osterman, Pat Sherburn, Helen Klimek, 3onnie Holder, Michel Cowlbeck, Martha Crooks, Nancy Yax, Bonnie Paul, Roberta Imus, Katie Eckler, Joyce Derhammer, Lois Mack, Mr. Montague, advisor. Front row left to right; Colleen Russell, Juanita ..olff, Gail Graham, Tresurer; Dick Marvir., Vice President; Floyd Parker, President; Elaine Pierce, Secretary; Madelyn Klobucher, Annette Clippinger. Absent: Dave Cronk, Marilyn Judge, Beverly Kimble, Pat Stielstra, Ted Tompkins, George Stuck. SOPHOMORES The So ihoraores have had a very prosperous year. Biggest event was the Holiday Whirl, December lpth, and their biggest project was the coat check at t.ie basketball ga..ies. Represent tives for the F.F.A. Fair Xing and Oueen were Barry Kitzmiller and Judy McCluskey. 5th row left to right: Bill Barker, Tom Thomas, David Markle, Don Ritsema, Ronald Hof fit, Joe Gabb, Barry Kitzmiller, Ken Butler, Hi.;e HcMann. -4th rov; left to right: Barbara Cook, Beverly Hilbert, Sherman Dye, Student Council; Ed Strong, Gary Ho.-e, 3ob Niles, Gordon Sinclair, Doug Vandenburg, Patti Babcock, Karen Cronkite. 3rd row left to right: Phylis Crooks, Jean New- castle, LaVern Masten, Dee Markle, Linda Ste rns, David Sr w, Ken Harrison, Phillia Dennany, Terry Bryer, Leo Craft, Chuck Eckler, Gayle Sexton, Mary Huff, Evon Prentice. 2nd row left to right: Judy Laonion, Cheryl Barker, Marion Stark, Rick Hadley, Lee Otto, Sharon Underwood, Maryann Butkovich, David Barbera, Evelyn Thompson, Pat Klimek, Barbara Everhart, Jim Phillips, Dennis Zithers, Bob Gansel, Gean Steele. 1st row left to right: Joan Brock, Student Council; Denny Harrison, Treasurer; Arloa Ockerman, Vice President; Mr. Jungle, Advisor; Mike Marvin, President; Francis King, Secretary; Connie Olson, Janice Warren. Absent: Joann Beischl, Rebecca Cowley, Denny Golladay, Dale Morse, Judy McCluskey, Judy Slocum, Ken Taylor. FRESHMEN The Freshmen class sold pen sets and had a skating party at Long Lake as their two money making projects for the year. F.F.A. Fair representatives from the Freshmen class were Beverly Pfau and Harlow Bailey. 1st row left to right: Barbara Friese, Barbara an, Carolyn Moyle, Secretary; Linda Whelan, Vice President; Miss Sweet, Advisor; Linda Pelta, President; Tom Branch, Treasurer; Sharon Sherburn. 2nd row left to right: Dinah Stratton, Darlene Loza, Judy White, Linda Moyle, Martha Irnus, Art Graham, Myra Goswich, Eleanor Faulk, Beverly Pfau, Harold 3urns, Jackie Giddings, Carol Stark, Barbara Harvey. 3rd row left to right: Jim Love, Judie Hied, Loraine Muller, Mary Lee Ganzel Mary Ann Rhodes, Patty Tom kins, Edna VanDeLaare, Robert Gile, Judy Van Auken, Donna Cook, Barbara Everhart, Jim 3tomr.ien, Jim Russell, 4th row left to right: Steve Vargo, Dave Brant, Harold Bailey, Tom Klitch, Arizona O'Neal, Dick Bentley, Dick Cubitt, Steve Boyer,Bob Kniphel, William 'uan, David Rich, Roger Lucas, Evertt Cassidy. Absent: Merlin Beebe, Malcolm Campbell, Patty Saxton, Margaret ]uick, Violet Phebus, Lorainia Morse, Jeanette Gravatt. uIg:?h an;-? . The Eighth Grade's project for the year was selling school pennants, bringing them a profit of about sixty-five dollars. This gives t..em a good st- rt on their money making cn.:.p :ign in High School. 1st row left to right: Jerry Ulsh, Donna Cleaver, Miss Robinson, Dovia Manning, Secretary; Jim Rolffs, Vice President; Brenda Alecksich, President; Jim 3arker, Treasurer; Barbara Buite , Maureen Rhoten, Barbara Kimble 2nd row left to right: John Golladay, Nicholas Dennr.ny, Mike Eckler, Sherrie Edgerly, Kathleen Hasten, Sharon Lounsberry, Jean Stratton, Jackie Johnson, Mary Kay Moyle, Dianne Hiscock, Dianne Pea, Juanita Calhoun, Mary Jane 3ell, Sharon Cannon, Mary Lee Carnes, Sharon Murray, Jerry Hunting, Marshall Glessner, Dorothy Likes. 3rd row left to right: David Revore, Mike Stro: , Cecilia Wertz, Judy Neubauer, Gail Hammer, 3onnie Rupert, Sharon Woodard, Dixie Kimble, Ronnie White, Andy Sinclair, Tom Imus, Don Underwood, Chuck Hunt, Fr.nk Hiestand, Beverly Saxton, Bonita King, Jo n Hasten, Pam Wear, Slaine Kimble, Tom Fitzsimmons, 4th row left to right: Larry Mac Phee, Herman Dahnke, Sd Duenewald, Jerry Koeni , Mike Stielstra, Ronnie Osborne, Gloria Moffit, Carol Brininger, Linda e-d, Doug Kitzmiller, Sally Taylor, Yvonnie Saunders, Carolyn Chipman, David Elaraan, Mike Korteway, Earl Cowlbeck, Jim Solomen, Bob Fisher, Fred Oppenhusien, 3th row left to right: Ronnie Beebe, Pat Clippinger, Fred Miller, Lorraine Darling, Sharon Farster, Beverly Brant, Dave Winslow, Bill Dieraer, John Bower, Kenny Hamming, Jim Hov e, Lois DeVries, Sandra Jaggy, Francis Hammer, George Darling, Clark Huff, Bob Buck, Bob Thomas. Absent: Frank Clippinger, Sandr Judge, Dollie Morse, Mary Ann Oursiany, Mike Simpson, Donna Vande Laare. SEVENTH GRADE The Seventh Grade sold two thousand oencils as their class project this year making a profit of forty dollars. This gives them a nice start toward the money they will need in High School. 1st row left to right: Carol Stratton, Margaret Osborne, John Kruzick, Carol Ann Ganzel, Chris Butler, Charlene Saewert, Patty Stratton, Joan V hite, Jane Simonds. 2nd row left to right: Phyllis Manning, Joyce Sher- burn, Robert Ouan, Richard Craft, Ted Vardaman, Glen Boyer, Nathen Jeaver, Phillip Johnson, Jim Eichaker, Ronald Buck, Ardis Pierce, Richard Zabavski, Tom MacPherson, Charles Huff, Garry Hammer, Bill Romanak, Betty Boodt. 3rd row left to right: Rita Ferrer, Lee Saunders, Jack Boyer, Priscilla Ambs, Marilyn Bingham, Gertrude Teadt, Sue Marvin, Gerry Glidden, Jean Cole, Linda Holland, Paul Quick, John Scharer, Charles Bates, Keith Gcge, Rosalind McCluskey. 4th row left to right: Elaine Olson, Carol Muller, Marillee Cassady, Judy Miller, Patty Knapp, Donald Vande Laare, Cheri Lindquist, Shirley Hilbert, Jack Smith, Bob Falk, Fred Miles, Barbara Stearns, Larry Newnum, John Owsiany, Pat Kline, Francis Ryan. Hi bpomi of foj s how Home-coming king and (jiteen Stop the. show Enter tamer entertain Juniors big night The Helping Hand—Our Community. The entire Student Body realizes that without the support of our Community we could never successfully complete our projects. We want to sincerely thank our many friends for their enthusiastic support and interest. STUDENT COUNCIL This year'8 Student Council has been very active. It has planned executed several projects, the biggest being the Student Government Day. Other projects were the Homecoming celebration and selling Wildcat” pins. Seated left to right : Joan Brock, Roberta Imus, Sherman Dye, Mr. Pearson, Alvin Bailey, Phil Rolffs, Chuck VanderRoest, Barbara Stearns, Standing left to right: Madelyn Klobucher, Sally Kimble, Cheryl Barker, Loraine Muller, Ken Kline, Dick Van Niman, Marianne Rix, Harold Burns, Pam Wear, Jerry Ulsh, Robert Quan. ANNUAL STAFF The Annual Staff has worked hard to carry out the theme The Helping Hand and to produce a yearbook that you will enjoy. IVe hope you like it. Standing left to right: Nancy Wheeler, Art Editor; Carolyn Klobucher, Typist; Seated left to right: Judy Russell, Editor; Mr. Ryan, Advisor; David Boyer, Photographer. WEEKLY MIRROR The Newspaper Staff has consented to take time out from their busy-day to smile prettily for the camera. In addition to producing a regular edition every Friday, special editions were put out for Homecoming, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Graduation. Standing left to right back row: Gayle Sexton, Reporter; Linda Stearns, Snoopy Editor; Bill Lucas, Sports Writer; Harry Stickney, Sports Writer; Joan Beischl, Artist; Barbara Cook, Artist. Front row Mr. Ryan, Sponsor; Patti Babcock, Artist; Sharon Underwood, Artist; Harriet Hodges, Art Editor; Marianne Rix, Managing Editor, Judy Lammon, Feature Writer; Cheryl Barker, Feature Writer; Evon Prentice, Reporter, Rebecca Cowley, Mimeograph Assistant; Terry Rhoten, Typist. Seated: Cherie Martin, Typist; Carolyn Klobucher, Typist; Donna Craft, Typist; Beverly Barber, Typist. Absent: Connie Olson. VARSITY BAND The Varsity Band has had a busy year. Their schedule consisted of the Football Halftime shows, the Homecoming parade, the High School Band Day at Western, the Christmas musical, the winter concert, the Tri City Concerts, the May Musical, the Memorial Day Parade and the Graduation. 1st row left to right: Beverly Pfau, Bonnie Holder, Joan Hiestand, Arloa Ockerman, Deanna Markle, Colleen Russell, 2nd row left to right: Linda Ste rns, Judy Van Auken, Jackie Giddings, Judy Lanraon, Connie Olson, Barbara Freczie, Gean Steel, Cheryl Barker, Floyd Parker, Linda Moyle, Katie Eckler, Bill Barker, Carolyn Moyle, Karen Osterman, Pat Stielstra, Lois DeVries, Harriet Hodges. 3rd row left to right: Harlow Bailey, Martha Imus, Brenda Aleksick, Carol Stark, Steve Vargo, Lee Otto. 4th row left to right: Larry Areaux, Sharon Murry, Jerry Ann Glidden, Loraine Muller, Jim Russell, David Snow, Tom Branch, Richard Ritsema, Terry Glidden, Alvin Bailey, Mike Stielstra, Francis King, Albert Olson, Keith Gage, Jerry Munting, 5th row left to right: Ken Butler, Douglas Kitzmiller, Jim Howe, Steve Boyer, Jack Knapp, Ken Kline, Mike Stone, Bonnie Paul, Dick Bentley, Mr. Vashaw, Jim Phillips, Tom Fitzsimmons, Fred Oppenhuisen. JUNIOR BAND The Junior Band appeared in the Winter concert and the Elementary music program. They are all working hard so they can graduate to the Varsity Band. 1st row left to right: Sharon Lounsberry, Judy Neubauer, Elaine Kimble. 2nd row left to right: Jane Simonds, Sharon Lammon, Eilene Amidon, Elaine Olson, Carol Kucinich, Linda Nicholson, Elma Powers , Donna Miller, Carol Carter, Sharon Hubbard, Gloria Winshow, Sally Sinclair, Rita Ferer, Mr. Vashaw. 3rd row left to right: Chris Butler, Dick Fessenden, Ken Baker, Ronnie Nlyle, Jimmy Newcastle, Diane Hiscock, Sharon Woodward, Kathy Frances, Susan Fenstermaker, Sandy Kline, Tom Krusich, Carolyn Fitsimmons. 4th row left to right: Lee Hibbard, Bob Quan, Frances Ryan, Tom Imus, Patty Kline, Jim Barker, Linda Weed, Carol Brinniger, Dixie Kimble, Cecilia Wertz, 5th row left to right: Wesley Van Niman, Marshall Glissner, Mike Korteway, David Winshow, Dave Williams, Tom Bates. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA F.F.A. had many projects this year including Bees, Hod Beds, Seed Sales, and a Parliamentary Procedure Team. As special events the F.F.A. featured the F.F.A. Fair, Parent and Son Banquet and the trip to a Michigan State University Football game. The F.F.A. Fair King and Queen was Ken Kline and Jackie Klobucher. First prize for the Homecoming float was taken by the F.F.A. Seated left to right are: Art Graham, Tom Thomas, Vern Masten, Ken Butler, Barry Kitzmiller, Sherman Dye, Mr. Jungle, Advisor; Gordan Sinclair, Harry Stickney, Harlow Bailey, Jim Russell. 2nd row-left to right: Evertte Casidy, Bill Barker, Dave Markle, Jim Phillips, Harold Burns, Dick Bentley, Garrett Korteway, Mike Klitch, Ken Kline, Jim Stevens. 3rd row-left to right: Tom Klitch, Bob Knipfel, Ron Moffit, Rick Hadley, Chuck Eckler, Doug Vandenburg, Tom Osborne, Virgil Saxton, Dave Franks, Virgil Hendrickson, Art Beebe, Denny Harrison, Dick Van Niman, William Quan, Bob Grile. The Choir had a heavy schedule this year. Their appearances included: The F.F.A. Fair, the Thanksgiving Dinner, the Christmas Musical, the P.T.A. Meetings, the Church Dedication, the May Musical, and the Baccalaureate. 1st row left to right: Barbara Harvey, Judy White, Nancy Wheeler, Joyce Stark, Bonnie Crooks, Mary Lee Ganzel, Donna Cook, Beverly Barber, Myra Goswick, Patty Babcock, Michel Cowlbeck, Bonnie Paul, Pat Sherburn, Sally Kimble, Annette Clippinger, Mr. Vashaw. 2nd row left to right: Juanita Wolff, Carol Stark, Ida O'Neal, Lois Mack, Elaine Pierce, Katie Eckler, Dona Ulsh, Pat Stielstra, Joan Hiestand, Loraine Muller, Darlene Loza, Karen Osterman, Janice Warren. 3rd row left to right: Barbara Friese, Jackie Klobucher, Martha Imus, Nancy Peltz, Linda Whelan, Jean Newcastle, Virgil Hendrickson, Dick Yax, Tom Osborne, Fred Russell, David Snow, Mike Marvin, Arizona O'Neal, Jim Russell, Harold Bums, Maryann Buthovich, Beverly Hilbert, Mary Ann Rhodes, Gean Steele, 4th row left to right: Lee Otto, Bob Knipfel, Lyman Saxton, Dave Boyer, Dick Boyer, Don DeVries, Walt Dahnke, Bill Revore, Don Coffell, Dick MacPherson, Arloa Ockerman, Gail Sexton, Deeana Markle, Mary Huff, Barbara Everhart, Joan Brock. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America (F.H.A.) was reorganized this year with thirty-four members. A point system was established and Marianne Rix was appointed Club Homemaker on the basis of having acquired the most points. Last November a trip was taken by the officers to Sturgis where District officers were elected. Left to right back row: Ida O'Neal, Annette Clippinger, Lois Marr, Carolyn Klobucher, RuthAnn Holland, Harriet Hodges, Marianne Rix, Mrs. Emmert, Esther Vargo, Jackie Klobucher, Carol Hasten, Donna Craft, Joan Heistand, Beverly Pfau, Barbara Quan, Judy Held, Bonnie Middle-ton. Front row: Judy Russell, Sally Kimble, Madelyn Klobucher, Roberta Imus, Dona Ulsh, Beverly Barber, Maryann Butkovich, Janice .Varren, Beverly Hilbert, Nancy Jheeler, Cherie Martin. JUNIOR PLAY The Junior Play, The Remarkable Incident of Carson Corners , produced November 16, proved to be a big success. Players were well cast for their parts, the audience entered into the mood of the play and the cast, under the direction of Mr. Charles Montogue, was able to portray the flash back with great realism. Seated left to right: Karen Osterman, Elaine Pierce, Jim Stevens, Sally Kimble, Virgil Saxton, Joan Hiestand, Bonnie Paul, Jim Forden, Ken Kline, Madelyn Klobucher, Jack Knapp, Standing left to right: Colleen Russell, Juanita Wolff, Jack . alker, Katie Eckler, Tom Osborne, Michel Cowlbeck, Floyd Parker, Roberta Imus, Edith Rolffs, Chuck VanderRoest, Dick Marvin, Bud Nicholson, Mr. Charles Montegue. JOAN OF ARC Three Act Drama Director....George Jungel Simone...... Armand...... Raoul....... Mengette.... Haugette.... Pierre...... Catherine... Father Minet Joan d' Arc. Jacques..... Isabelle.... DeMetz...... Charles..... DeBoisy..... Seneschal... DeTilloy____ LaBar....... Archbishop.. 1st Lady.... 2nd Lady.... ....Nancy Wheeler .......Mike Stone ......Phil Rolffs .......Pat Dustin .....Marianne Rix .Garrett Korteway .Jackie Klobucher .....Alvin Bailey ...Harriet Hodges ...Dick Van Niraan Carolyn Klobucher ....Terry Glidden .....Larry DeBoer ........Art Beebe .....Don Vardanan .....Albert Olson ...Harry Stickney .....Larry Areaux ......Joyce Stark ...Beverly Barber Count......... General LaHire Queen Yolande. Lady-in-Wait.. LaTremouille.. Guard......... Sentry........ Madame Boucher Karlotte...... Dunois........ Boussac....... DeGaucourt.... 1st Villager.. 2nd Villager.. 1st Guard..... 2nd Guard..... Cauchon....... Stafford...... Warwick....... L'Advenu...... .....Richard Yax ...Walter Dahnke ....Esther Vargo Bonnie Middleton ....Alvin Bailey ....Jack Simonds .....Don DeVries ....Judy Russell Ruth Ann Holland .....David Boyer ......Bill Lucas .....Don DeVries .....Donna Craft .Margaret Geresy ....Jerry Whelan .....Bill Revore ....Don Vardaman ...Bill Sinclair ....Jack Simonds .....Mike Klitch Ken Kline Jacfcie Klotucfier Kin Queen Super mten dent at work Cheenng helps the 'team The Helping Hand— Our Coaches, Mr. Hussell and Mr. 3uzzell have lend our teams to many victories. The boys would like to thank the coaches for their leadership. They would also like to express their appreciation to the cheering section, Adults as well as students. CHEERLEADERS Y;e would like to comment on the splended job the Cheerleaders have done this ye;jr and we hope they will continue to do so. Kneeling left to right are our reserve Cheerleaders: Arloa Ockernnn and Roberta Iraus. Standing left to right are the Varsity Cheerleaders: Jackie Giddings, Judy Lammon, Judy Van Auken, Cheryl Barker, Madelyn Klobucher, Sally Kimble. VARSITY F00T3ALL The Varsity Football team won six g mes and lost one, turning in the best winning season in the history of the school. They were second in both area ratings and league standing. .7c want to congratulate the team on their splended work. 1st row left to right: Mr. Buzzell, Coach; Albert Olson, Bill Revore, .Valt Dahanke, Mike Stone, Don DeVries, Dave Boyer, Mike Klitcn, Garrett Korteway, Jack Simonds. 2nd row left to right: Art Graham, Manager; Jim Stevens, George Farrester, Terry Glidden, Dick Van Niman, Harry Stickney, Bill Sinclair, Dave Callighan, Ralph Kirk, Joe Gabb, 3rd row left to right: Bud Nicholson, Chuck VanderRoest, Dick Marvin, Don Coffell, Dave Frank, Ken Kline, Floyd Parker. RESERVE FOOTBALL Hit'era Hard, Hit'era Low and Go Go GoJil That was the raotto of the Reserve Football Team and it seemed to work since they continued their unbeaten record making it 19-0 for the last three years. 1st row left to right: Denny Harrison, Terry Bryer, Tom 3ranch, Chuck Eckler, Ken Butler, Robert Kni fel, Don Ulsli, Dick MacPherson. 2nd row left to right: Coach Russell, Hike McMann, David Markle, Tom Thomas, Ed Strong, Jerry Arbanas, Gordon Sinclair, Steve Boyer, Art Graham, Manager. jjrd row left to right: LaVern Hasten, Mike Marvin, Dick Bentley, David Barbera, Dave 3rant, Bill Polmanteer, Steve Vargo, Jim Stomnen. VARSITY BASKET3ALL This year's Varsity Basketball te m brought home the K.V.A. League Title for the second straight year v ith a 17-2 record. Mike Stone and Garrett Kortev ay were named to the K.V.A. All-Star Team. Korteway was High Scorer for our team. Stone also made the All South-Western Michigan Team. Don Coffell, Ken Kline and Virgil Hendrickson v ill be returning starters next year. 2nd row left to right: Coach Russell, Dick Marvin, Dick MacPhearson, Walt Dahnke, Don DeVries, Jim Stevens, Denny Harrison, Chuck VanderRoest, Tom Thomas. 1st row left to right: Mike Stone, Virgil Hendrickson, Don Coffell, Ken Kline, Garrett Korteway, Art Graham. HSS3RV3 BASKETBALL The Reserve Team had a 500 season, splitting double headers to all teams except Paw Paw. We hooe they will do as well next year. Seated left to right: Bud Nicholson, Sherman Dye, Ken Butler, Barry Kitzmiller, Dave Snow, Art Graham, Manager. Standing left to right: Mr. Buzzell, Coach; Mike Marvin, Harlow Bailey, Gorden Sinclair, Roger Lucas, Don Ritsema, Steve Boyer, Terry Bryer, Steve Vargo, Tom Thomas, Manager. VARSITY BASSBALL Standing left to right: Denny Harrison, David Callighan, Don DeVries, Don Coffell, David Boyer, Dick Marvin, Don Ulsh, Chuck Vander Roest. Seated left to right: Jack Simonds, Bill Lucas, Dick MacPherson, Mr. Russell, Albert Olson, .Valter Dahnke, Mike Stone. RESERVE BASEBALL Standing left to right: David Snow, Gorden Sinclair, Ken Butler, Don Ritsema, Sherman Dye, Barry Kitzmiller, Chuck Eckler, Bob Girle. Seated left to right: Bob Ganzel, Roger Lucas, Steve Vargo, Mr. Russell, Jim Stommen, Mike McMann, Mike Marvin. TRACK Standing left to right: Mike Marvin, David Snow, Dick Bentley, Chuck Vander Roest, Gary Howe, David Boyer, Don Ritsema, Dick Cubitt, Don Ulsh, Jim Stevens, Dave Brant, LaVern Masten, William Quan,Seated left to right: Jerry Whelan, Harry Stickney, Raloh Kirk, Terry Glidden, Mr. Buzzell, Bud Nicholson, Dick Van Niman, Floyd Parker, Steve Boyer. Left to right: Mr. Jurgensen, Jim Stommen, Jim Forden, Terry Bryer, Floyd Parker, Jim Stevens, Ralph Kirk. ? :nnis Tens© momeM-fc in Bcmgor gome Reserves Work to be called m
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