Mount Morris High School - Morrissonian Yearbook (Mount Morris, MI)

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M CJR R lS1O N lA.N i'4?l??41 l. lx LUClLLl'f hlUDlJ l . l IC. the graduating class of 1937, X proudly boast of the large number of our classmates who have at- W W tended Mt. Morris High School during their entire school career. 'llhey are: Harry Smith, .lack Rockwell, Pierce McCarty, liarldene Langdon, Kenneth Ring, Henry q Gale, Gordon Richmond. Onilee Hoyt, Betty Goff, XN'inifred Gamble, Herman Gerlach, CZ655 -Rf -98-Of Alaire llart, Darrell vlierden, Clarence Le- land, Herbert Marshall, Rowley Salsbury, john Xyilliams and lilaine lloe. Nl r. Clifford Hoyt. father of Orlo Hoyt, is the only parent of any of this group who also graduated from our school. In the fall of 1933. as Freshmen, we elected the following class officers: .lack Rockwell. president: Clarence Leland, vice-president: Lewis Kotwicki, secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Latham. sponsor. Wie were the first class to undertake the presentation cf a lireslnnen play, lJrums in My Heart. which was a huge success. Other activities were the serving of hot lunches at noon and several class parties. Our Sophomore year brought another series of pleasant events. Our class officers were: ,lack Rockwell, president: Henry Gale, vice-president: and Leslie Finn, secretary-treasurer. Nr. Kidman acted as class adviser. Under his able sponsorship we entertained the Senior lligh with a colorful Christmas party and successfully presented 'flntroducing Susanf, our Sopho- more play. Dorothy llood placed second in the Dcclamation contest at Flushing. as did ,lohn XYilliams in lixtempore Speaking. Several members of our class were active in Glee Club and other various social clubs. Upon our return in the fall of 1035, as juniors, we began filling the year with many noteworthy activities. 'llhe first event was the election of officers in which -lack Rockwell was again elected presidentg Lewis liotwicki, vice- presidentg and .Xurah Serven, secretary-treasurer. NYC chose Mr. XYright as class sponsor, who directed Girl Shy, which was an outstanding success. M any members of the class entered various fields, such as Glee Club, public speaking, athletics, and band. of which flrlo lloyt. was elected president. Several juniors took part in the operetta The Sunbonnet Girl. Irene llrookey won honors in the commercial contest held at Saginaw. The concluding event that year was the junior-Senior prom in which the gym was transformed into an old southern garden, blue and white predomin- ating. Wie spent the remaining few weeks writing exams and awaiting the day when the senior crown should descend on us. And, now, on the horizon came the dawning of another school yearg not just any, but our last. .lack Rockwell, who was president each year through- out high school, was elected again to head the class, Lewis liotwicki, vice- Page 27

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Page 26 Q MORRISONIAN Salutatory BETTY GOFF ARENTS, Teachers, Friends and Fellow Classmates: I salute you and bid you welcome in the name of the class of 1937. I am honored to be able to do so. For thirteen years, we Seniors have worked and looked forward to this day as one of the greatest days in our life. At the beginning of our school career, we thought of this as a goal and an endg now we consider it merely an important stepping stone which will lead us to a higher goal and greater success. XVe have not been alone in our struggle thus far. XYithout our parentsl, teachers', and friends' patient and sympathetic guidance. we could never have reached this desired goal. XVe thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your loyal support. Although this is a happy night, it is also a sad night: for we must leave our teachers and one another I am sure the audience will understand our mingled emotions. Again I salute you and welcome you in the name of the Class of 1937. Qsuifflf EARLDENF LANGDON ARENTS, Teachers, Classmates, and Friends: It is with deep and sincere pleasure that I welcome you here tonight. XYithout the patient care and cooperation of our parents, the ready assistance of our teachers, and the loyal support of our under-classmates and friends, it would have been impossible for us to be here tonight. From childhood, our parents have carefully planned for our futures and our guiding light. Our teachers have patiently worked with us in endeavoring to help us gain some knowledge which that lies just outside of the door called graduation we have gained new courage when oft times we see W'ithout the contributions of each of these groups, have been will aid us in the future l' Through our friends, med to be facing defeat. we should have met de- featg with them, we have conquered our first step in preparing for life. For thirteen years, we have been preparing for this day, and now when our school days are nearly over, it is with a feeling of regret that we leave. Our memories shall ever cherish the happy days we have spent here together. So with min fled feelings of haniness and regret, I wish to extend to is as as you, in behalf of the class of 1937, a most hearty and sincere welcome.

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Page 28 MORRISONIAN president, and Aurah Serven, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Clark accepted the responsibility which falls to the lot of the senior advisor. XYith the long dreamed of XVashington trip in mind, we industriously began our activities for the year. VVe presented two plays, Here Comes Charlie, and That's the Ticket, which were both directed by Miss Leith. XVe enjoyed several all high parties and Mr. Ingram, of the Mt. Morris Theatre, graciously lent us the use of his building for two shows, which netted a tidy sum toward our trip. XVe also gave a Grand Party, which was very successful. Other activities for raising funds were the operating of the cafe- teria, selling candy, getting magazine subscriptions and the publishing of the 1937 year book of which Dorothy Morse was Editor-in-Chief. Senior members who were active in other social spheres were: Debating, John Wfilliamsg Public Speaking, Dorothy Morse, Dorothy Hood, Carl Lin- sowe, .Iohn Williaiiis, NN'aldo Anderson, Gordon Caverly, and Lucille Judd, Commercial Contest, Irene Hrookey, Una Dodge, Alaire Hart, Anna Vought. Vivian Greaves, and Donna Van de Venterg lland, Dale Darby, Gordon Rich- mond, Louise Root, Arthur Brookey, Student Director, Orlo Hoyt, Drum Major, Blanchard Roth, Thomas Habbershaw, and Kenneth King. Our final attempt to raise money was Black Face. the first minstrel show ever presented in this school, in which many Seniors took part. The annual junior-Senior prom in which the gym became a huge log cabin, and the promising trip to XYashington, D. C., lurking ahead, was the happy ending of an eventful year. 5'a.9 HENRY GALE HE Class of '37 will be long remembered for the part which they played in Athletics. During the four years in High School both girls and boys took a very active part in Athletics. XN'hile only Freshmen, this group had three boys dressing for each foot- ball game. They were Lewis Kotwicki, jack Rockwell, and Clarence Leland. In basketball that year there was only one who dressed for the first team games, namely, Jack Rockwell. However, we had a very promising team coming. Then in baseball we placed two men on the Varsity team again. They were jack Rockwell and Clarence Leland. In track, Lewis Kotwicki stole the show and started on his way to make a real name for himself all over the State. This is the best record any Freshmen class has ever had in sports. Following the Freshmen year, these fellows improved and others in this same class became active in Athletics also. They were Rowley Salsbury, who won a letter in each sport for two years in a row, Harry Smith, an All- County guard in basketball, and an All County center in football, Gordon Richmond, Gordon Caverly, Herman Gerlach, Darrell jerden, Henry Gale, Robert Bobb, and Thomas Habbershaw. The girls and boys of this class helped win many trophies for our trophy case, and we wish to pass a tip on to the underclassmen. That is: If you want to become a good athlete you will have to train and take care of yourself.