Niles High School - Tattler Yearbook (Niles, MI)

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The Taiiler Niles, Michigan Published by The Senior Class, Niles High School l938

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page two Foreword 1958 marks the sesqui-centennial celehration of the annexation of the Northwest Territory. The class of '58 has chosen as its theme the pioneer life typical of this time. The lives of the people of Niles have been molded by this original spirit of initiative and determination to forge ahead and make Niles 'gthe little city of Michigan. At one time, one of the points of interest, Fort Saint loseph, was situated just outside of Niles. At different times. over this ancient stronghold, have flown the French, Spanish, English, and American Hags. Our auditorium curtain, pictured ahove, was painted hv Mr. Harry Lydick in 1937 and illustrates a few hardi ships encountered hy the pioneers who lived in Fort Saint Ioseph. The class of 1958 hopes this book will leave an ac- curate record of all school activities during the year 1957-58. To us the theme of this unique edition-the Northwest Territory Sesqui-centennial-seems to ex- emplify the prevailing spirit of our care-free years.

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Dedication We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Thirty-eight, take great pleasure in dedi- cating this issue of the Tattler to joseph Whitwam, head of the Physical Education Department and Cross Country Coach, whose untiring zeal has so inspired our high school years. His Wholehearted cooperation and interest in everything We have undertaken have given him a prominent place in our pleasant memories of high school days. As a builder of character, Mr. Whitxvam is unexcelled. His ability to get along with students and to bring out their better qualities has benefited all of us. His sense of justice and sportsmanship has given us an ideal for which to Work. Another of his outstanding qualities is his Wonderful sense of humor, He has proven himself to be a born leader. In 1932 he inaugurated the Color Group Tournaments, which have given us many hours of pleasure and developed a keen sense of sportsmanship. He has spent much time and thought on the intramural sports program. The Gym Show, which for many years has been one of the highlights of the school year, is another of his accomplishments. The excellent performance of his boys shows skilful training. He supervises the bleacher squad and the ushers during the basketball season. Under his direction, the Cross Country teams of the past three years have been State Cham- pions and have gone into the finals for five straight years. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois and came to Niles in 1929 to take an active part in the sport life of Niles High School. We are, indeed, proud of him and wish to congratulate him on his fine Work.