Niles High School - Tattler Yearbook (Niles, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1955 volume:

EX LIBRIS THE 1955 CONTENTS Dedication 4 Activities 5 Seniors 17 Organizations 32 Juniors 50 Sports 58 Faculty 76 JHS 86 Ads 112 Published by — The 1954-55 TATTLER Staff Niles High School Niles, Michigan TATTLER Dedication hile fishing last elow, Mr. Marks is shown mowing his lawn. ' Hj f|i| IN MEMORIAM In the fall of 1929 Mr. Robert Morks joined the Niles High School faculty, teaching American History and acting as as- sistant football and basketball coach. Mr. Marks come to Niles from Butler, Indiana, in 1926 with a bachelor of arts degree. While at Green Castle he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. After doing graduate work at the University of Colorado and William and Mary College in Virginia, Mr. Marks re- ceived his master ' s degree from the University of Michigan in 1932. Mr. Marks was married in 1928 and has two children, Sue and Dick. While teaching social studies in Niles High School, Mr. Morks was named head of the history department and Dean of Boys. He later resigned to accept a position at the Na- tional Standard Company from i947 to 1953; and then he was employed by the Richter Insurance Agency. During this time, Mr. Marks was o member of the Library Board, the Elks Lodge, and the First Presbyterian Church. He also directed the summer recreation program in Niles for a year. Mr. Marks was elected to the Board of Education, and later re-elected to this position. He resigned from the board to resume his teaching career, and also act as ninth grade counselor. Mr. Marks was serving in this capacity when he died after suffering a heart attack on January 6. It is in recognition of years of service ro the community and school that the 1955 TATTLER is dedicated to Mr. Robert Marks. Activities Back row, left to right: Lou Ann Parmalee, Larry Williams, Sharon Young, Mary Bround, Jim Kenny, Cristy Lynd, Tim Tyler, Shirley McNitt, Jim Snyder, Pete Fisher, and Mary Wellingham. Front row; Bill Mason, Bob Mattix, Terrie Lynd, Ronnie Klingler, and Marilyn Girord THE SNOWBALL About one hundred and fifty couples spent a very enjoyable evening dancing in the Star- dust Ballroom to the music of Marty Ross and his orchestra. As the couples entered the Star- dust Ballroom each girl was given a carna- tion wrist corsage. Thus the evening began. The many preparations for the Snowball began in the heat of the summer as the com- mittee chairmen met and made their pre- liminary plans. These hard-working chairmen were Jo Rice, general chairmen; Lucy Mark, decorations; Janice Hickox, invitations; Sandy Smith, publicity; Marilyn Cirard, favors; Billie Hartz, coat room; Terrie Lynd, ceiling; Pete Fisher, lighting; Barbara Evans, entertain- ment; Marlene Boulton, tickets; and Jo Turtle, orchestra. From left to right; Mrs. Nieboer, Mr. Nieboer, Judy Dcon, Art Bouernfeind, Karen Truesdell and Sonny Cum- HALLS Star committee member Betty Webber checks Patty Greenhoe ' s excuse to pass through the halls. Familiar Scenes INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES In this intramural basketball game between Niles girls and the Kalamazoo College team Ellen Green and Phoebe Winke watch Cecelia Armstrong at the tip-off. CLASSROOM In a typical classroom scene at NHS we see students taking advantage of a lull in scholastic activities to compare notes. ATHLETIC EVENTS President of the Board of Education John Scomehorn and the Dean of Boys, Bob Eisner, help in the official scoring of NHS basketball gomes. During the Awards assembly Coach Carey presents Joe Saratore with his certificate. In the background are Jim Surge and Paul Grime. This group of students was presenting a panel discussion to Mr. Nieboer ' s American Problems class. Standing left to right ore Fron- cie Gleitz, Glenn Lawson, Walt Bridges. Seated are Carol Weist, Marilyn Britton, and Sally Ward. Below: Each morning as the bell rings, crowds of students swarm up the stairs. Below right: During passing periods between classes there is always a line of thirsty students. Dick Sawyer, Connie Shedrow, Darlene Holcomb are waiting for Jim Kenny to finish. Student Services Library assistants Lois Jones, Elaine Lepel, and Valerie Cook ore checking out John Rasmussen ' s book. During their free periods girls work in the library checking out books, as- sisting the librarians, and helping stu- dents find books and research mater- ial. Girls that are interested in becom- ing nurses are given the opportunity to work in the Nurses ' Office and get a little practical experience. Some students work as teachers ' as- sistants and earn extra credits at the same time. Their main duties are to correct papers, run errands, and mim- eograph tests. Kay Weaver, Karen Truesdell, Bar- bara Smith, and Barbara Wood are correcting papers and putting grades in the grade book. Each period several girls work in Mr. Zabel ' s office. Their main duties are to collect attendance slips, run er- rands, and keep the attendance books up to date. Jackie Farrell, Selva Tharp, and Margie Thomas are putting mail in the teachers ' boxes. Cory Shinehoet, Dennis Forest, Lar- ry Griffith, Mr. Lehman, Jim DeWitt, Dole Criffee, and Lorry Unger (kneel- ing). Nurses ' assistants Virginia Phillips and Barbara Colvin are helping De- iores Jann. Mr. Lehman ' s technicians ore a small but very important group. They are responsible for all the special light- ing effects and the public address sys- tem in both the gym and the audito- rium. Junior Play Back row (I. to rJ: Roscoe Cox, Bob Payne, Don McClure, Torch Marshall, Barbara Greene. Front row: Pete Fisher, Vance Johnson, Mary Bround, Eva Mae Mumby, Barbara Vone, and Kay Sellers. Standing: Bud McComb. Handsome Tom Arsdale and his lady-killer roommate Oke Stimson, are about to graduate from college. Tom has a terrific reputation for being girl shy, the title of the junior class play which was presented on November 18 and 19. Babs Sanford, thinking that Tom hates girls, de- cides to do something about it. She changes places with the cleaning lady in order to get a chance to work on the girl-shy Tom. A romance between Tom and Babs is just blossoming when Tom ' s dad and a hometown girl enter the scene. Then complications arise ; but in the end every man has his girl, or as the audience would agree, every girl has her man. Mr. Hollenius is giving Vance Johnson, Margie For- tier, and Sharon Adams a few helpful hints. 10 TIME OUT FOR GINGER CAST Tom Arsdale Vance Johnson Babs Sanford Barb Vore Sharon Adams Bf ftf Oke Stimson Bud McComb Peaches Carter Barb Greene   . . Barb Wood P S ' ' ' Jirdie LaVerne Kay Sellers '  ■ mtt Margie Fortier Chuck Mayo Pete Fisher Sylvia Webster Torch Marshall Idamae Sigwold Alfred Tennyson Murgatoyd .... Don McClure Caroline Eva Mumby Chuck, played by Pete Fisher, and Mr. Arsdale, played by Roscoe Susan Pearce Cox, are in a heated discussion about Sylvia. Dean Marlow Bob Payne Anthony Arsdale Roscoe Cox Asma Mary Bround Charlotte Ames Friday night ' s cast consisted of Pete Fisher, Margie Fortier, Don McClure, Roscoe Cox, Bob Payne, Susan Pierce (standing); Idamae Sigwold, Bud McComb, Bobbie Wood, Sharon Adams, Vance Johnson, and Charlotte Ames (seated). 11 Variety Show Margie Fortier, Sandra Borst, end Winifred Tracey singing Mr. Sandman George Foster os Liberoce Bright lights, Brocdway, millions of people — New York Town, the theme of the 1955 Variety Show. A group of young hopefuls all looking for success on either the stage or screen met at a party held in an exclusive New York apartment. The second scene, a television studio, featured such well-known acts as George Cobel, Mike Ducey; Jackie Cleason, Larry Unger; and Liberace, George Foster. Also in- cluded were the ballad singer Bill Gents; the Blue Room Dancers featuring Mary Bround, Kay Homer, Cleo Gray, Paula Hemphill, and Shirley Bolinger; and Jackie Forbes singing The Mama Doll Song. Last but not least, the skit If Thoughts Could Speck starring Sharon Adams and Dick Mell appeared between the con- cert portion of the show and the fan- tasy. The Variety Show was presented March 1 and 2 and was the main pro- duction of the Vocal Music Depart- ment, which is under the direction of Mr. George Flora. Foreground: Donna Jo Rice and Mary Alice Wellinghom singing Ohio. In the background ore from left to right, standing: Torch Mar- shall, Don Pierce, Robert Shoemaker, and Bob Payne. Seated: Patty Greenhoe, Kothy McNulty, Kay Sellers, and Margie Fortier. Jack Duis singing There ' s No Business Lil e Show Business. In the bacl ground; Don Pierce, Kay Sellers, Margie Fortier, Sharon Adams, and Sandra Jones. Clem Pinch played by Vance Johnson and Jackie Gleo son played by Lorry Unger during o restaurant scene The ballad singer Bill Gents is being accompanied by George Gobel, who was played by Mike Ducey, while singing Movin ' On. Kay Sellers is giving Myron Miller and Don Kirkendall a little advice about dating girls. Band Bounce The 1955 Melody Queen was Susie Harrison and the members of her court were Diane Healy and Karen Hunziker. The world-famous Bremer town musicians are Mitzi Rapes as the Rooster, Marilyn Knauf as the Dog, and Jean Conner as the Donkey. Dean Buck imitating the Sentimental Gentleman Tommy Dorsey playing a trombone solo. The 30th annual Band Bounce was presented on March 31 and April 1 by the Instrumental Music Department. The concert portion of the program was presented by both the Senior Band under the direction of Mr. Richard Correll and the Junior Band under the direction of Miss Marjorie Mower. Using the theme of County Fair Time, the variety section of the show featured a group of Senior Band members in the roles of famous musicians. Larry McLauchlin, impersonating Gene Krupa, played the drum solo, Spook Session. As Larry played, the audience could even see the spooks dance. Mary Morton played a marimba solo, Caprice Viennois. Dean Buck, as the world-famous Tommy Dorsey, played the trombone solo, I ' m Getting Sentimental Over You. Daisy Eaves was the mistress of ceremonies. Highlighting the Friday night ' s performance was the crowning of the Melody Queen Susie Harrison and her court, Diane Healy and Karen Hunziker, An evening of fine musical entertainment came to a close as the combined band consisting of both Junior Band and Senior Band played Semper Fidelis. Roberta Sheperis and Jo Turtle are playing the Type- ■iter Song. 14 Gym Show Jim Kipp and Bob Mattux are Indian wrestling, one of the contests of the junior-senior competition. A group of senior girls during their traditional march- ing drill Senior girls marching, dancing, calisthenics, and the junior-senior competition are a few of the acts of the thirty-sixth annual Gym Show which was presented by the Department of Physical Education on March 24 and 25. The highlight of the Thursday night ' s performance was the junior- senior competition in which the seniors defeated the juniors 1 4 to 10. The competition was very close with the teams tied on two different occasions. The tug-of-war, which gave the seniors an additional three points, was the deciding factor of the competition. The student lead- ers were Charlie Thomas (seniors) and Bill Kubiak (juniors). T he first portion of the program was put on by the individual gym classes. One of the acts which has become tradition through the past few years was the comedy event entitled Guess the Title put on by the junior boys. This year the boys dramatized book titles, song titles, and the names of well-known television programs. Another act which has also become tradition is the senior girls ' marching drill, which was climaxed this year by the mass singing of the Niles Loyalty Song. The senior boys did calisthenics, the junior girls tap- danced and roller-skated, the sophomore girls did two dance routines, and the sophomore boys ran relays and played cage-boll. The senior cheerleaders, Mary Wellinghom, Bette Wornke, and Susie Harrison, during the competition. A group of cheering senior girls are the background. Five brides portraying the movie title Seven Brides for Seven Brothers are Larry Williams, Jim Surge, Bud McComb, Jerry Hunziker and Jim Kenny. 15 eniors Niles High School Niles, Michigan May 25, 1955 Dear Jane, Graduation is almost here. I ' ve been looking over some old yearbooks and school papers which brought back many memories. In our freshman year we became big shots in Jr. High. Diane Healy and Tim Tyler reigned over the Prom, the first formal dance for most of us. Bette Warnke and Diane Healy were our cheerleaders. Charlie Thomas, Tim Tyler, and Warren Marazita ruled the Student Council as president, vice-president, and treasurer respectively. Our sophomore year brought more changes as we entered Sr. High. Some of the boys qualified for varsity sports, and other members of the class be- came members of the choir, glee clubs, Sr. Band, or other student organiza- tions. This was the first year we were permitted to attend the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Sue Harrison, Mary Wellingham, and Bette Warnke were elected cheer- leaders. Our junior year began with the ordering of our class rings. Everyone was proud of them! We elected class officers with Bob Coates as president, War- ren Marazita, vice-president; Diane Healy, secretary; and Sue Harrison, treasurer. Our Jr. Class Play was Cheaper by the Dozen with Lois Stickney and John Wade playing the leads. Included in the cast were: Jim Roy, Bar- bara Brown, Sue Harrison, Mary Wellingham, Jackie Forbes, Dove Shannon, Tim Tyler, Jim Snyder, Karen Hunziker, Kay Homer, Don Pethick, Valerie Cook, John Rasmussen, Pat White, Margie Shook, Don Snyder, and Pat Ellis. We planned the Jr.-Sr. Prom and banquet, and chose April in Paris as the theme, carried out under the supervision of Marlene Boulton as chair- man of decorations. lKj At last we became Seniors! Our final year found Tim Tyler, Dove Shannon, Mary Wellingham, and Larry Hall as officers. The year began with Cleo Cray as Homecoming Queen and in her court, Shirley Acton and Janice Hickox. The New Moon was enlarged under the editorship of Sue Harrison. Mary Wellingham proved a very capable chairman of Homecoming. Next came the Snowball under the direction of Jo Rice. The Variety Show was a smash- ing success with its setting in New York City. In the latter part of March came the Gym Show with the Seniors winning the Jr.-Sr. Competition. The Band Bounce followed with Sue Harrison, Diane Healy, and Karen Hunziker as Melody Queen finalists. The Sr. Play was a comedy entitled Time Out for Ginger. The cast included Dave Shannon, Sue Harrison, Jim Roy, Tim Tyler, John Wade, Cecilia Armstrong, Stella Reed, Paula Hemphill, and George Foster. Competing with two hundred girls, Suzie Harrison was chosen for the first place award by the D.A.R. Mr. Zabel announced that Suzie Har- rison and Chariene Dreher were our two top students. Closing the year was the Prom. It was fun to have all the work done for us. Soon we ' ll receive our diplomas; and our high school days will be over, although we ' ll never forget them. Your friend, Mary 18 SENIORS Shirley Act-on — Gym Show 1, Star Comm. 1, Prom Comm., Homecoming Queen Court, Transferred from South Bend, Ind,, in 1953 Marsha Jean Albert — Star Comm. 1, Pep Band 3, Sr. Band 3, Band Bounce 3, Teacher ' s Asst. 1 Bob Aldrich — Football 1, Gym Show 2, Co-op Floyd Allen — Gym Show 2, Bleacher Squad 1, New Moon Staff 1, Homecoming Comm. 3, Snowball Comm. 3, Prom Comm. I, Projector Operator 1, Co-op Cecilia Armstrong — Gym Show 3, Bleacher Squad 1, New Moon Staff 1, Star Comm. 1, Pep Squad 2, Homecoming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, G.A.A. 3, Honor Roll 3 se- mesters Adele Ayers — Pep Band 2, Sr. Band 3, Bond Bounce 3, Orchestra 3 Roy Batson — Wrestling 2, Manager Football team 3, Gym Show 3, Star Comm., Sr. Band 1, Band Bounce 1 Art Bauernfeind — Baseball 3, Gym Show 3, New Moon Staff, N Club 2, Variety Show 2, Choir 1, Boys ' Glee Club, Prom Comm., Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Star Comm. Robert Bisby — Wrestling 1, Gym Show I, Variety Show 2, Choir 1, Boys ' Glee Club 1, Projector Operator Carolyn Blackburn — Gym Show I, Star Comm. I, Co-op Carol Blanchard — Gym Show 1, TATTLER Staff 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Honor Roll 2 semesters Shirley Bolinger — Gym Show, Variety Show 3, Choir 3, Girls ' Glee Club 1 Don Boose — Football 1, Wrestling 2, Gym Show 2, Jets 1, Co-op, Honor Roll 1 semester Saundra Borst — Gym Show 1, Variety Show 2, Choir 2, Teacher ' s Asst. 1 Marlene Lorroine Boulton — Jr. Play Comm., New Moon staff, TATTLER Staff 3, Star Comm. 1, Pep Band 2, Sr. Bond 3, Band Bounce 3, Home- coming Comm. 2, Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 3, Honor Roll 6 semesters Walt Bridges — Football 2, Baseball 1, Gym Show 3,, N Club 3 Marilyn Britton — Gym Show 3, New Moon Staff 1, Star Comm. 1, Pep Squad I, Homecoming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 2, Prom Comm., Office Asst. 2, GAA 1 Chester Brock — Manager basketball team 2, Manager track team 2, Game Asst. 1, TATTLER Staff 1, Star Comm. 1, N Club 3, Student Council 2, Homecoming 1, Prom Comm. SENIORS Alford Brown — Cross Country 1 , Track 2, Gym Show 3, N Club 2, Teacher ' s Asst. 1 , Projector Operator Barbara Brown — Gym Show 1, Thespians 2, Jr. Ploy Cost, Variety Show 3, Choir 1, Girls ' Glee Club 2, Spanish Club 2, Jets 1, Co-op Jack Brown — Co-op Lois Jane Brown — Girls ' Glee Club 1, G.A.A. I, New Moon Staff, Gym Show 1, Honor Roll 4 semesters Shirley Brumfield Dan Bucha — Cross Country 2, Track ], N Club 1, Sr. Bond 3, Band Bounce 3 Jerold Burdue — Teacher ' s Asst. 1 Marion Carlton — Gym Show 1, Variety Show 2, Choii 1, Girls ' Glee Club 1 Carmen Carpenter — Gym Show 2, Office Asst. 3 Bruce Covitt — Co-op Marilyn Christ — Gym Show Teacher ' s Asst. Star Cc Bob Cooles — Football 1, Wrestling 1, Tennis 3, Gym Show 1, Jr. Play Comm., New Moon Staff 2, TATTLER Staff 2, Star Comm. 1, N Club 3, Student Council 2, Variety Show 3, Choir 2, Boys ' Glee Club 1, Homecoming Comm I, Prom Comm., Jr. Class Pres., Honor Roll 4 semesters Norma Cochran — New Moon Staff 2, TATTLER Editor, Star Comm., Variety Show 3, Girls ' Glee Club 2, Choir 1, Homecoming Comm. 1, Office Asst., FTA 3, Honor Roll 6 semesters Barbara Colvin — Gym Show 3, G.A.A. 2, Co-op Jean Ann Conner — Sr. Band 3, Band Bounce 3, Teach- er ' s Asst., Honor Roll 2 semesters Beverly Conners — Gym Show 3 Gym Show 3, Pep Squad I, Prom Nancy Conrad Comm. Shirley Conrod — Spanish Club SENIORS Carol Cook — Gym Show 2, FHA 1 Judy Cook Valerie Cook — Gym Show 3, Jr. Play Cost, New Moon Staff 3, Star Comm. 2, Pep Squad 1, Homecoming Comm. 2, Prom Comm., Teacher ' s Asst. 3, GAA 3, FNA 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Office Asst. 1 Shirlay Jean Corwin — Star Comm. 1, Office Asst. 1 , Co-op Victor Crane — Cross Country 1, Wrestling 2, Base- ball 3, Variety Show 3, Choir 2, Boys ' Glee Club 1, N Club 1 Duane E. Crouch — Gym Show 2, Star Comm. 1, FFA 3 Elaine Crouch — Gym Show 3, Star Comm. 2, Pep Squad I, Snowball Comm. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1 Carol Daly Larry Davis — Gym Show 3 Marie DeVoll — Gym Show 3, Star Comm. I, Var- iety Show 1, Girls ' Glee Club 1, Homecoming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 1 Dick Dickeson — Football 3, Wrestling 1, Golf 2, Gym Show 3, N Club 1 Dauvon Doxie — Wrestling 1, Manager baseball team 2, Gym Show 3, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, FTA 2 Cotheryn Drake — Gym Show 2, Pep Squad 1, Teach- er ' s Asst. 3 Charlene L. Dreher — Jr. Play Comm., New Moon Staff 2, TATTLER Staff 3, Orchestra 3, Variety Show 3, Choir 3, Girls ' Glee Club 1, Prom Comm., Homecoming Comm. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Honor Roll 7 semesters Daisy Eaves — Gym Show 1, Sr. Band 3, Band Bounce 3, Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm., Co-op 1, Honor Roll 2 semesters Mary Eisele — Gym Show 2, GAA 2, Co-op, Honor Roll 1 semester Pot Ellis — Gym Show 2, Jr. Play Cast, Homecoming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm., Teach- er ' s Asst. 2, GAA 2, Co-op, Honor Roll 3 se- mesters John Erickson SENIORS Barbara Ann Evans — Gym Show 2, New Moon Staff 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm., Teacher ' s Asst. 1, GAA 1, FNA 1, Co-op, Honor Roll 3 se- mesters William Everhart — Gym Show 2 David Farr — Wrestling 1, Gym Show 1, Spanish Club I, Co-op, Honor Roll 1 semester. Transferred from Benton Harbor, Mich., in 1952 Jackie Farrell — Gym Show 3, Star Comm. 1, Home- coming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm., Office Asst., Honor Roll 1 semester Shirley Farver — Co-op Orvol Flannery — Co-op Jackie Forbes — Gym Show 2, Jr. Play Cast, New Moon Staff 1, TATTLER Staff 1, Pep Squad 1, Variety Show 2, Choir 1, Girls ' Glee Club 1, Home- coming Comm. 2, Snowball Comm., 1, Prom Comm., Teocher ' s Asst. 2, Office Asst. 1 George Foster — TATTLER Staff 1, Orchestra 3, Var- iety Show 2, Choir I, Boys ' Glee Club 1, FFA 3, FFA President, Orchestra President, Honor Roll 7 semesters Linda Freeze — Gym Show 3, Sr. Bond 3, Bond Bounce 3, Teacher ' s Asst. 2, GAA 1 , Co-op Sylvia Frucci — Jr. Play Comm. 1, New Moon Staff 3, TATTLER Staff 1, Orchestra 3, Homecoming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm., Teach- er ' s Asst. 2, Co-op, Honor Roll 7 semesters Nancy Gentry — Variety Show 3, Choir 1, Girls ' Glee Club 2, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Co-op, Choir Vice-Presi- dent, Honor Roll 7 semesters Marilyn Girard — Gym Show 3, New Moon Staff 1, Pep Squad 2, Homecoming Comm. 2, Snowball Comm. 3, Prom Comm., Office Asst. 2, Spanish Club 1 , Teacher ' s Asst. 1 Francis J. Gleitz — Football 2, Gym Show 2, Game Asst. 1, N Club 3 Bonnie Goldfuss — Gym Show 3, Pep Squad 2, Teach- er ' s Asst. 2, GAA 3 Julone Goodenow — Gym Show 3 Cleo Jane Groy — Gym Show 3, Gome Asst. 3, Jr Play Comm., Pep Squad 2, Student Council 3 Variety Show 3, Choir 3, Girls ' Glee Club 1 Homecoming Queen, Homecoming Comm. 3, Snow boll Comm. 3, Prom Comm., Ushers ' Club 3, Stu dent Council Secretary Beverly Green — Gym Show 1, Co-op, Transferred from Culver, Ind., in 1952 Bill Griffiths — Gym Show 1, Jr. Play Comm., Star Comm. 1, Co-op, Honor Roll 4 semesters 22 SENIORS Vernon Grinnell — TATTLER Staff 2, Pep Band 3, Sr. Band 3, Band Bounce 3, Dance Band 3, Orchestra 3, Orchestra Pres., Sr. Band President Robert Haimbaugh — Co-op Larry Hall — Football 3, Basketball 1, Wrestling 3, Gym Show 2, N Club 3, Student Council 1, Prom Comm. 1, Jr. Ploy Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 3, Homecoming Comm. 3, Baseball 3, Senior Class Treasurer Donald L. Hansen — Gym Show 2, Projector Operator 2 Sue Harrison — Cheerleader 3, Gym Show 2, Thespians 2, Jr. Play Cast, New Moon Staff 2, Star Comm. 1, Pep Squad 3, Student Council 1, Variety Show 3, Girls ' Glee Club 2, Choir 1, Homecoming Comm. 2, Prom Comm., GAA 2, New Moon Editor, Jr. Class Treasurer, Honor Roll 7 semesters Bruce W. Hart — Gym Show 1, Star Comm. 1, Choir 2, Variety Show 2, FFA 2, Honor Roll 1 semester Billie J. Hartz — Gym Show I, Game Asst. 3, Bleacher Squad 3, New Moon Staff 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Ushers ' Club 3, Office Asst. 2, GAA 1, Home- coming Comm 1, Co-op, Honor Roll 2 semesters Donna Hayes — Sr. Band 3, Bond Bounce 3, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, FHA 1, Co-op Diane Healy — Gym Show 2, Star Comm. 1, Pep Squad 1, Student Council 2, Variety Show 3, Choir 1, Girls ' Glee Club 2, Snowball Comm. I, Prom Comm. 1, Jr. Class Secretary Louise Heide — Gym Show 2 Ronnie Heide — Gym Show 2, Homecoming Comm. 1 Paulo Hemphill — Gym Show 3, Pep Squad 1, Variety Show 3, Choir 3, Girls ' Glee Club 1, Homecoming Comm. 2, Snowball Comm, 1, Prom Comm. I June Hibbard — Gym Show 3, New Moon Staff 1 , TATTLER Staff 1, Pep Squad 1, Variety Show 1, Girls ' Glee Club 1, Homecoming Comm. 2, Ushers ' Club 2, FTA 3, FTA President Janice Hickox — Gym Show 2, New Moon Staff 1, Pep Squad 2, Homecoming Queen Court, Home- coming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm., GAA 1, Star Comm., Transferred from East Hart- ford, Conn., in 1952 Pat Hill — Co-op Phillip Hill — Gym Show 2, FFA 3 Doundra Holcomb — Gym Snow 2, Pep Squad 2, Sno- - boll Comm. 1, FHA 1, Transferred from Blue Is- land, III., in 1953 Dick Holcomb — Pep 3 Dnd 2, Sr. Band 2, Bond Bounce SENIORS Kay Homer — Gym Show 2, Jr. Play Cast, Thespians 2, Star Comm. 1, Variety Show 2, Choir 1, Girls ' Glee Club 1, Snowball Comm. 1, GAA 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1 Jerry Hover — Sr. Band 3, Bond Bounce 3, Co-op Nancy HuleH- — Gym Show 3, Star Comm. 1, Office Asst. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 2, Co-op Gail Humbles — TATTLER Staff 2, FTA I , Transferred from South Bend, Ind., in 1953 Karen Hunzlker — Gym Show 2, Game Asst. 3, Bleacher Squad 3, Jr. Play Cast, New Moon Staff 1, Variety Show 3, Choir 1, Girls ' Glee Club 2, Homecoming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Ush- ers ' Club 3, Office Asst. I, Spanish Club 1, FTA 3, Honor Roll 2 semesters Lois Johnson — Gym Show 2, Pep Squad 1 , Home- coming Comm., Teacher ' s Asst. 2, GAA 1, Co-op Lee Jones — Pep Bond 1 , Sr. Band 3, Bond Bounce 3, Orchestra 1, Variety Show 1, Teocher ' s Asst. 1, Co-op Lois Jones — Gym Show 3, GAA 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 3 Joseph F. Jones — Football 1, Track 1, Gym Show 3, Gome Asst. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Projector Oper- ator 2, FFA 3 Florence Jordan — Gym Show 3 Martin Jorgensen — Wrestling 1, Gym Show 2, Pro- jector Operator 1, Co-op, Honor Roll 2 semesters Joyce Juhasz — Gym Show 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, GAA 1 Jeannine Kaiser — Gym Show 3, Star Comm. I, Va- riety Show 1, Girls ' Glee Club Jack Kasprzak — Gym Show 1, Variety Show I, Boys ' Glee Club 1, Projector Operator 2, Co-op Wolfgang Keese — V restling 1, Orchestra 1, Trans- ferred from Grevenbroich, Germany, in 1954 Garnett- Keeys — Football 2, Track 2, Gym Show 1, Star Comm. 1, N Club 3, Pep Squad 1, Variety Show 3, Choir 2, Boys ' Glee Club 1 Theora Keeys — Football 2, Track 2, Manager Football team 3, Manager track team 3, New Moon Staff 1, Star Comm. 2, N Club 3, N Club Secretary George Kendall — Co-op SENIORS Don Kirkendall — Football 3, Boseboll 2, Monoger Wrestling team 1, Manager Baseball team I, Gym Show 1, N Club 3, Variety Show 2, Choir 1, Boys ' Glee Club I, Snowball Comm. 1, FFA 1 Jack Kirkendall Ron Klingler — Football 3, Basketball 1, Gym Show 3, Star Comm. 1 James Knopp Wrestling 1, Gym Show 2, FFA 2 Ken Knauf — Football 3, Wrestling 3, Track 1, Gym Show 3, N Club 2, Prom Comm., Teacher ' s Asst. 2, Snowball Comm., New Moon Staff, Honor Roll 2 semesters Marilyn Knauf — Pep Band 3, Sr. Bond 3, Band Bounce 3 Fred Krabill — Gym Show 2 Joyce London — Gym Show 1 , GAA Guelda Lawrence Glen Lowson — Football 2, Gym Show 3, N Club 1 Janet Lenox — Co-op, Transferred from Buchanan, Mich., in 1953 Elaine Lepel — Gym Show 1, Jr. Play Comm., New Moon Staff 1, TATTLER Staff 1, Homecoming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 2, Teacher ' s Asst. 3, Honor Roll 7 semesters Ronnie Lewis — Baseball 1, Gym Show 1, N Club 2, Sr. Bond 1, Bond Bounce 1, Snowball Comm. I, Co-op, Honor Roll 1 semester Lois Lingnowski — Gym Show 1, Jr. Ploy Comm. I, New Moon Staff 1, Star Comm. 1, Home- coming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Co-op, Honor Roll I semester Barbara Loos — Orchestra 2, Co-op, Honor Roll 1 semester Jane Low — Gym Show 2, Office Asst 2, Co-op Dole Lowe — Gym Show 2, Boys ' Gle Show 1, Co-op, Honor Roll I sem ' Shirley Lowe — Gym Show 2, Co-op Dole Lowe — Gym Show 2, Boys ' Glee Club 1, Variety Show 1, Co-op, Honor Roll I semester 25 SENIORS Terrie Lynd — Gym Show 3, Jr. Play Comm., New Moon Staff 3, Star Comm. 2, Pep Squad 1, Homecoming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. 2, Prom Comm., Office Asst. 2, Spanish Club 1, GAA 1, FNA 1 Elaine Makowski — Gym Show 3, Variety Show 2, Choir 1, Girls ' Glee Club I, Snowball Comm. 1, GAA 1 Warren Marazita — Football 3, Basketball 3, Baseball 3, Gym Show 3, Star Comm. 1, N Club 3, Stu- dent Council 3, Variety Show 1, Boys ' Glee Club 1, Snowball Comm. I, Prom Comm., Jr. Class Vice- President, Boys ' Glee Club President Lotus Mark — Teacher ' s Asst 2 Lucille Mork — Gym Show 2, New Moon Staff 1, TATTLER Staff 3, Snowball Comm. 2, Prom Comm., GAA 2, TATTLER Asst. Editor, New Moon Asst. Editor, Variety Show Comm., Jr. Play Comm., Sr. Ploy Comm., Teacher ' s Asst. 2, Sponsor of Jr. High TATTLER, Honor Roll 3 semesters Loretta Marquordt — Gym Show 3, Star Comm. 1, Prom Comm., Teacher ' s Asst. 2 Howard Mathews — Basketball 2, Baseball 1, N Club 2, Variety Show 2, Choir I, Boys ' Glee Club I, Transferred from Dowagiac, Mich., in 1953 Dove Matthews — Football 1, Basketball 3, N Club 2, Gym Show 2, Star Comm. I, Honor Roll 5 semesters Kay McGrath — Gym Show 2, T eacher ' s Asst. 1 , Co-op Larry McLauchlin — TATTLER Staff 1, Pep Band 2, Sr. Band 3, Bond Bounce 3, Dance Band 1, Orches- tra 2, Sr. Band Vice-President Lorry McNeese — Gym Show 1, Co-op Shirley McNitt — Jr. Ploy Comm., Pep Band 3, Sr. Band 3, Bond Bounce 3, Orchestra 2, Dance Bond 1 Rosemary McWillioms — Gym Show 1 , TATTLER Staff 1, Star Comm. 1, Variety Show 2, Choir 1, Girls ' Glee Club 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1 Helen Mead — Sr. Bond 3, Band Bounce 3, Orchestra 1, Gym Show 3, Teacher ' s Asst. 2 William R. Meodor — Gym Show 3, Projector Operator Dick Mell — Tennis 2, Manager Football Team 2, Gym Show 1, Star Comm. 1, N Club 2, Variety Show 3, Choir 2, Boys Glee Club Bob Middleton — Basketball 1, Tennis 3, Gym Show 2, Jr. Play Comm., Star Comm. 2, N Club 2, Home- coming Comm. 2, Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm. I , Teacher ' s Asst. 1 Leon Mitchell — Wrestling 1, Gym Show 2 26 SENIORS Thomas Mooney — Gym Show Marie Morris — Gym Show 3, Snowball Comm. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Co-op, Honor Roll 2 semesters Jill Monroe — Gym Show 2, New Moon Staff, Star Comm. 1, Variety Show 2, Choir 1, Girls ' Glee Club 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 3 Barbara Noecker — Gym Show 2, Co-op Berfha Nugent — Gym Show 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Transferred from Chicago, III., in 1952 Millie OhI — Gym Show 1, FHA 1, Co-op, Honor Roll 1 semester. Transferred from Morcellus, Mich., in 1953 Kathryn Pennington — Gym Show 2, Star Comm. 1 Donald L. Perry — Wrestling 2, Gym Show 2 Don Pethick — Football 1, Wrestling 3, Track 2, Man- ager basketball team 3, Manager football team 2, Gym Show 2, Thespians 2, Jr. Play Cast, N. Club 2, Student Council 1, Honor Roll 2 semesters Phyllis Plath — Gym Show 2, Star Comm. 1, Teach- er ' s Asst. 2 Shirley Prenkert — Office Asst. 1, Star Comm. 1 Betty Prusinski — Teacher ' s Asst. 3, FHA, Co-op, Honor Roll 2 semesters Margaret Purucker — Gym Show 2 Eric Rompoldt — Orchestra 3, Sr. Band 1, Honor Roll 2 semesters Robert H. Ramsay — Boys ' Glee Club 1 , Co-op Variety Show Mitzi Rapes — New Moon Staff I, TATTLER Staff 1, Star Comm. 1, Sr. Band 3, Bond Bounce 3, Homecoming Comm. 1, Prom Comm. 1, Honor Roll 6 semesters John Rasmussen — Tennis 2, Jr. Play Cast, New Moon Staff 1, TATTLER Staff 1, Orchestra 3, Variety Show 3, Choir 2, Boys ' Glee Club 1 Doreatheo E. Rauch — Gym Show 1 SENIORS Gail Rausch — Gym Show 2, Star Comm. 1, Co-op 1, GAA 1 Stella Reed — Gym Show 3, Star Comm. 1, Pep Squad 1, Homecoming Comm. 2, Snowball Comm. 2, Prom Comm. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Honor Roll 1 semester Gladys Regenos — Gym Show 3 Gordon Reum — Football 3, Track 3, Gym Show 3, N Club 3, Snowball Comm. I Donna Jo Rice — Gym Show 3, Student Council 1, Variety Show 2, Choir 1, Snowball chairman 1, Ushers ' Club 3, Co-op, New Moon 1 Bill Rockhill — Co-op, Transferred from Bourbon, Ind., in 1953 Norma Rogers — Co-op Dove Ross — Baseball 1, Gym Show 2, Co-op, Trans- ferred from Chicago, III., in 1953 Jim Roy — Football 3, Basketball 1, Baseball 3, Gym show 1, Game Asst. 2, Thespians 2, Jr. Ploy Cast, N Club 3 Eloise Runyan — Gym Show 2 Bob Schmidt — Football 3, Gym Show 3, New Moon Staff I, Star Comm. 1, N Club 2, Snowball Comm. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Pep Squad 1 John Sellers — Gym Show 2, Projector Operator 2, Co-op Ardis M. Severson — Gym Show 3, GAA 1, FHA 1 Dave Shannon — Football 1, Track 2, Gym Show I, Thespians 2, Jr. Play Cast, New Moon Staff 1, N Club 2, Variety Show 3, Choir 2, Boys ' Glee Club 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Sr. Class Vice-Pres., Honor Roll 5 semesters Beverly Sharp — Gym Show 2, Co-op Roberta Sheperis — Pep Bond 3, Sr. Band 3, Band Bounce 3, Dance Band 1, Orchestra 1, Honor Roll 1 semester Robert Shoemaker — Football 1, Basketball 3, Base- ball 2, Gym Show 1, N Club 2, Variety Show 2, Choir 1 , Boys ' Glee Club 1 Kothryn Shumocker — Gym Show 1, Snowball Comm. I, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Transferred from Chicago, III., in 1953 SENIORS Margie Shook — Gym Show 2, Jr. Play Cast, Thespians 2, New Moon Staff, Variety Show 3, Choir 2, Girls ' Glee Club 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Spanish Club 1, Honor Roll 5 semesters, Transferred from Ohio in 1952 Kenneth Simpson — Variety Show 2, Choir 2 Robert Smallwood — Gym Show 2, Projector Operator 1 , Co-op Lois Smith — Gym Show 3, Co-op Walter Smotherman — Gym Show 1 , Co-op Don Snyder — Footboll 1, Cross Country 1, Basketball 1, Golf 2, Gym Show 2, Jr. Play Cast, New Moon Staff 1, Star Comm. 1, N Club 3, Prom Comm., Snowball Comm. 3, Homecoming Comm. 2 Jim Snyder — Football 3, Track 2, Basketball 3, Gym Show 3, Jr. Play Cast, Thespians 2, Choir 2, Var- iety Show 2, Student Council Treasurer, New Moon Staff I, Snowball Comm. 1, N Club Sec- retary, N Club 3 Lyie C. Snyder — Gym Show 2, Projector Operator I Nancy Ann Snyder — New Moon Staff 1, Orchestra 3, Teacher ' s Asst. 2, Jets 1, GAA 3 Natalie Snyder — Gym Show 1, Jr. Play Comm., Star Comm. I, Pep Squad 1, Prom Comm., Co-op Betty Stephens — GAA I Glenn Stewart — Gym Show Bounce 1, FFA 3 1, Sr. Band 1, Bond Lois Stickney — Gym Show 3, Jr. Ploy Cast, Thespians 2, New Moon Staff 1, TATTLER Staff 1, Star Comm. I, Snowball Comm. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 3, GAA 3, FTA 3, FTA President, Honor Roll 6 se- mesters Bill Surge — Football 3, Track 3, Gym Show 3, G ome Asst. 1, N Club 2, Honor Roll 1 semester Bonnie Susan — Gym Show 2, Teacher ' s Asst. I Selva Jean Tharp — Star Comm. 1, Sr. Band 3, Band Bounce 3, Homecoming Comm. I, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Office Asst. 1, Honor Roll 2 semesters Charles Thomas — Football 3, Wrestling 1, Track 3, New Moon Staff 1 , N Club 3, Prom Comm. I , Homecoming Comm. 2, Snowball Comm. 1, Teach- er ' s Asst. 2, Pep Squad 1, Star Comm. 1, Gym Show 3, Student Council 3, Student Council Pres- ident Edwin Thomas — Star Paw Paw, Mich., ir Comrr 1954 I, Transferred from 29 SENIORS Pot Thomos — Gym Show 3, FHA 1 Jo Turtle — New Moon Staff 1, Pep Bond 3, Sr. Bond 3, Bond Bounce 3, Orchestra 3, Snowball Comm. 1, FHA 1, Co-op 1, Friday Forecaster 1 Tim Tyler — Football 2, Basketball 1, Track 3, Gym Show 2, Thespians 2, Jr. Play Cast, New Moon Staff 2, N Club 3, Student Council 3, Prom Comm. I, Teacher ' s Asst. 1, Sr. Class President, Honor Roll 5 semesters Lorry Unger — Projector Operator 3, Football 1, Vari- ety Show 3, Glee Club 1, Choir 2 Jim VonDom — Football 2, N Club 3, Student Council Member 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm. 1, Donald Vondenburg — Football 1, Gym Show 2, FFA 3 Raymond Vondenburg — Gym Show 4, Star Comm. 1, Variety Show 2, Choir 1, Boys ' Glee Club 1, FFA 4 John Wode — Football 3, Basketball 1, Baseball 3, Gym Show 3, Gome Asst. 1, Thespians 2, Jr. Ploy Cast, N Club 3, Variety Show 2, Choir 2, Teacher ' s Asst. I, Spanish Club 1, Student Council Vice- Pres., Snowball Comm. 1, Honor Roll 4 semesters Lloyd Wolker — Gym Show 2, Projector Operator 3 Morilyn Wolker — Gym Show 3 Solly Word Bette Wornke — Cheerleader 3, Gym Show 3, New Moon Staff 1, Pep Squad 3, Student Council 1, Homecoming Comm. 2, Snowball Comm. 1, Teach- er ' s Asst. 1, Office Asst. 2, Spanish Club 2, GAA 1 Riley Wotkins — Gym Show 3, Star Comm. 1 Dot Wough — Gym Show 3, Star Comm. I, Pep Squad 1, Snowball Comm. 1 Kay Weaver — Gym Show 3, Jr. Play Comm. New Moon Staff 1, Pep Squad 1, Homecoming Comm. 1, Snowball Comm. I, Teacher ' s Asst. 2, Honor Roll 3 semesters Bob Weaver — Gym Show 3, Co-op 1 Betty Webber — Teacher ' s Asst. 1 Mary Lynn Weimer — TATTLER Staff 1, Variety Show 3, Choir 1, Girls ' Glee Club 2, Co-op 1 30 SENIORS Phoebe Weinke Gym Show 3, Pep Band 3, Sr. Band 3, Band Bounce 3, Teacher ' s Asst. 3, Spanish Club 2, GAA 3, FTA 1, Homecoming Comm. Carol Weist Squad 3, Snowball Asst. 3, Comm. — Gym Show 3, Game Asst. 3, Bleacher New Moon Staff 1, Pep Squad 1, Comm. 1, Ushers ' Club 3, Teacher ' s Office Asst. 1, GAA 1, Homecoming Nanci Welch — Gym Show 3, Snowball Comm. 1, Office Asst. 1, Homecoming Comm. 1, Honor Roll 1 semester Mary Wellingham — Cheerleader 3, Gym Show 3, Thespians 1, Jr. Play Cast, New Moon Staff 1, Pep Squad 3, Student Council 2, Variety Show 3, Choir 3, Girls ' Glee Club 1, Homecoming Chair- man 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm. 1, Sr. Class Secretary Pauline Wholen — Gym Show 1 Pat White — Jr. Play Cast, TATTLER Staff 1, Star Comm. 1 , Co-op 1 Gloria Williams — Gym Show I, Jr. Ploy Comm., Snowball Comm. 1, Prom Comm. 1, Teacher ' s Asst. 2, Co-op Naoma Williams — Game Asst. 1 , Co-op Charles Works — Basketball 2, Baseball 3, Gym Show 1, N Club 3, Projector Operator 2 Charles Wright — Football 3, Golf 3, Gym Show I Geoleen Wyburn — Gym Show, Co-op Barbara J. Yaw — Gym Show 3, Pep Squad 2, Office Asst. 1 Paula Young — Gym Show 1 , Co-op Norman Young — Gym Show I Louis E. Zeehlin — Football 3, Golf 3, Gym Show 3, N Club, Boys ' Glee Club 1, Snowball Comm. 1, Star Comm. 31 Organizations Row 3: Lou Ann Parmolee, Sandy Smith, Dick Fields, Myron Miller, Tim Tyler, Jim VanDom, Bob Coates, Roger Fausch, Larry Clymer Row 2: Carol Hamilton, Marilyn Mayhew, Gino Barron, Torch Marshall, Joan Falvey, Sue Harrison, Marvin Williams, Mr. Nieboer, Jo Rice, Mary Wellingham Row 1: Pat Pifer, Rosemary Mersereau, Cleo Gray, John Wade, Charlie Thomas, Don Pethick, Larry Hall, Chester Brock STUDENT COUNCIL The Senior High Student Council under the sponsorship of Mr. Nieboer is an active organization, which attempts to serve oil the students socially and educationally in cooperation with the adminis- tration. As many as three hundred students have responsible tasks which they are performing under Council supervision. This mokes the students better equipped to take their place as citizens in cvr community. Each year the Snowball, one of the school ' s formal dances sponsored by the Council and preceding the Christmas holidays, is greeted with much enthusiasm by the students. An example of the work done by the Council is the Safety Committee. This committee works with the faculty, administration, parents, and townspeople to improve the safety in Niles. This year the committee has cut down greatly the amount of jay walking and reckless driving. Another activity that the Council sponsors is Student Government Day. On this day the winning politicians from Niles High School govern the city of Niles for an entire day. The candidates were Chester Brock, Mayor; Mary Wellingham, Clerk; Larry Williams, Treasurer; Bob Schmidt and Dave Knoll, Justices of the Peace, for the Democrats; and Tim Tyler, Mayor; Susie Harrison, Clerk; Charlie Works, Treasurer; and Riley Watkins and Dave Shannon, Justices of the Peace, for the Republicans. Other activities which the Student Council directs are Homecoming, Star, aftergame dances, student elections, candy sales. Holy Week program, Christmas decorations, buses to athletic events, and school improvements. In its visits to other schools the Council has observed that Niles High School is among the best in student responsibility and co-operation. The officers are Charley Thomas, President; John Wade, Vice-President; Cleo Gray, Secretary; and Jim Snyder, Treasurer. 34 Candy Sales Barbara Greene and Barbara Woad help two stu- dents select their candy. Homecoming Committee The Homecoming Committee of Karen Hunziker, Karen Truesdell, Marilyn Britton, Sue Harrison, Mary Wellingham, Sharon Young, Stella Reed, Cleo Gray, Nancy Keller, and Bette Warnke worked hard this year to make Homecoming a success. Safety Committ-ee Our school was made safer by the efforts of Dixie Davis, Pat Pifer, Lou Ann Parmalee, Chairman; Bar- bara Wood, Bill Fischer, Bob Lepel, Margaret Slight, Vance Johnson, Lois Stickney, and Elaine Lepel, the members of the Safety Committee. Row 5: Jim Snyder, Bette Warnke, Don Snyder, Mary Bround, Marilyn Girard, Terry Lynd, Barbara Smith, Kay Weav- er, Cecelia Armstrong, Valerie Cook, Virginia Miller, Barbara Barr, Margie Thomas, Page Weddle, Georgia Shonklond, Susie Garns, Mary Hunziker Row 4: Mary Lou Vickermon, Dove Shannon, Lois Brown, Charlie Thomas, John Rosmussen, Torch Marshall, Marilyn Moyhew, Nancy Snyder, June Hibbard, Judy Andrews, Darlene Holcomb, Martha Szomecki, Virginia Butler, Pat Pifer Row 3; Robin Barton, Kenny Knouf, Nancy Imus, Jackie Forbes, Kay Sellers, Mary Morton, Jonie Lehman, Sandy Jones, Theora Keeys, Janice Hickox, Silvia Frucci, Bessie Davis, Myron Miller, Kay Turner Row 2: Carol Burkhard, Barbara Evans, Art Bauernfeind, Lois Stickney, Barbara Wood, Kay Kiger, Lou Ann Winger, Sue Marks, Vance Johnson, Judy Barr, Margaret Slight, Carole Johnson, Shoria Lowery Row 1 : Norma Cochran, Karen Hunziker, Mitzi Ropes, Marlene Boulton, Sue Harrison, Editor; Mr. Westerhof, Lucy Mark, Assistant Editor; Mariorie Shook, Charlene Dreher, Elaine Lepel, Sandy Smith, Bob Cootes NEW MOON The New Moon, organized in 1947, was the first school paper since 1932. This year under the sponsorship of the Student Council, the New Moon has reached an all-time high in circulation. As a bi-monthly newspaper, the New Moon furnishes a variety of information for the student body. Sue Harrison, editor-in-chief, is assisted by Lucy Mark, assistant editor; Bob Coates, business manager; Margie Shook, headline editor; and Charlene Dreher, Elaine Lepel, and Ken Knauf, layout artists. Mr. Westerhof is the faculty advisor for the staff. Weekly meetings are held every Tuesday noon and paste-up every Tuesday after school. This year a special New Moon Week was included along with the paper ' s other activities. During the week of April 12-15 the Staff launched a campaign to increase sales to an all-time high, visited the lithographers in South Bend to learn how the paper was reproduced, organized a basket- ball game between the faculty and senior Varsity players, and sponsored a spring dance. Credit should also be given to the student body for their splendid support. 36 FFA In the past year our chapter awarded eighteen Creenhond and eight Chap- ter Farmer degrees. Also this past year Harry Foster received the American Farmer Degree. He was the first member of our chapter and of the county to receive this highest tribute. Activities of the year included three members winning the State FFA Land Conservation contest; five members attending the Notional Convention in Kansas City; the parliamentary procedure team winning first place in dis- trict and a gold rating in the regional contest; the planting of fifteen acres of wheat and sixteen acres of corn as cooperative project, and the planting of forty-five hundred pine seedlings on land leased from the New York Cen- tral Railroad. At the right ore the four pins significant of the degrees FFA members may attain. The first, at the lower right, is the bronze Creenhond pin signify- ing the endurance a member should have. Left and above is the silver Chap- ter Farmer pin, the highest degree awarded by the local FFA chapter. Next, above right, is the State Farmer pin made of the most precious metal, gold. It is symbolic of the growth and development the member has made in farm- ing. At the top is the coveted American Farmer medal in the form of a key signifying the unlocking of a larger field of endeavor. Row 4: Bob Hess, Earl Mosten, Jim Lamberton, Charles Irwin, Jim Knapp, Jack Lucker, Glen Lake, Duane Crouch, Vernon Milner, Dennis Steinbarger, Freeman Bunch Row 3: Mike Schelkopf, Tom Healey, Nelson Flowers, Bob Fretz, Barry Poehlman, asst. reporter; Gordon Nuens, Clayton Britton, asst. sentinel; Larry Poehlman, Richard Koup, Joe Jones Row 2: John LaRonge, LeRoy VanDusen, Charles Daly, Don Vandenburg, Richard Hursh, asst. treasurer; Bill Cunning- ham, asst. secretary; Dean Buck, Wilbur Sideritis, John Borst, Glen Baker Row 1: Mike Davis, asst. president; Jim Braze, sentinel; Roy Vandenburg, reporter; Lorry Rhoodes, treasurer; Mr. Mc- Millen, George Foster, president; Art Hoos, vice-pre-iirnt H.ward Goqle , cciLtor., Jed B.i.l, av,t ice-president GAA Row 3: Bessie Davis, Emily Davis, Laura Bybee, Virginia Dobsin, Milla Johnson, Yvonne Bagby, Susie Plath, Virginia Butler, Berfha King, Murial McCalebb, Connie Walker, Janet Long, Joan Falvey, Fredrika Buschell, Patsy Gresham Row 2: Matilane Hicks, Pat Smoker, Sharon Hanson, Ellen Green, Barbara Bowman, Eva Mumby, Phyllis Pol- luck, Sharon Rosow, Georgia Williams, Carol Dick, Sharane Lowry, Mary Durm, Julone Griffee, Nancy Hill Row ] : Miss Davidson, Bonnie Goldfuss, Cecelia Armstrong, Phoebe Winke, Lois Stickney, secretary; Kay Weaver, president; Jayne Dunham, vice-president; Sue Marks, treasurer; Ellen Armstrong, Rosalie Schnieder, Jane Dobson, Miss Porott The Girls ' Athletic Association is organized for those girls who like to participate in com- petitive sports. Teams are elected for basket- ball, volleyball, soccer and Softball. This year the members purchased jackets emblazoned with the GAA emblem. 38 N CLUB Row 5: Mr. Whitwarm, Coach Theus, Dave Knoll, Dick Nelson, Joe Soratore, Gene Ralston, Chuck Irwin, Roger Barr, Dick Fields, Jim Surge, Jim Kenny, Bob Mattix, Lorry Williams, Coach Weede Row 4: Coach O ' Connor, Clarence Han- cock, Bill Kubioc, Bob Williams, Don Pierce, Don Worm, Don McClure, Roger Fletcher, Marvin Williams, Larry Poehlmon, Jim Marlin, Larry Combell, John Hiter, Coach Carey, Coach Bender, Coach Basker Row 3: Coach Skyles, Coach Pilarski, Jim King, Carl Leiler, Barry Poehlmon, Ken Snyder, Dan Bucho, Bill Surge, Glen Lawson , Don Kirk- endall. Bob Coates, Larry Hall, Tim Tyler, Victor Crone Row 2: Dick Dickeson, Bob Shoemaker, Al Brown, Howard Mathews, Dick Mell, Walt Bridges, Francis Glietz, Dave Shannon, John Wade, Art Barnfiend, Bob Schmidt, Jim Roy, Louis Zechlin, Chas. Works Row 1 : Don Pethick, Chester Brock, Chas. Thomas, Gordon Reum, Bob Middleton, vice- president; Jim VanDam, president; Coach Van Duzen, Jim Snyder, secretary, Theora Keeys, treasurer; Ken Knauf, Don Snyder, Warren Morazito, Roy Batson, Garnett Keeys 39 FTA Row 3: Marcia Melbone, Margie Thomas, Sharon Saratore, Rosello McLaughlin, Susie Corns, Ann Huffine, Norma Jean Simmons, Mary Roebeck, Pat Riff! Row 2: Judy Fout, Judy Anderson, Bonnie O ' Brien, Barbara Borr, Jonie Lehman, Nancy Brown, Mary Morton, Donna Burnett, Brenda Burklow, Dauvon Doxie Row 1: Marilyn Tonkin, Carol Johnson, librarian; Karen Hunziker, vice-president; Mrs, Tiller, Lois Stickney, president; Sue Marks, secretary; June Mitchner, treasurer; Linda Johnson, historian Absent were: Martha Carlton, Mary Carter, Norma Cochran, Bernice Bennett, Barbara Closer, June Hibbard, Ronald Jenkins, Mary Ann Leach, Kay McDonald ■ Row 2 Row 1 FHA Audrey Goodman, Loretta Hemphill, Pot Johnson, Cathy Smotherman, Stanlee Maeroy Lein Marilyn Foster, Lee Ellsworth, Brenda Dobson, Sharon Sawyer, Miss Burkhalter Virginia Dobson, reporter; Luro Bybee, vice-president; Marilyn Hoimbough, president; Marsha Johnson, secre- tary-treasurer; Jane Dobson USHERS Row 3: Rosella McLaughlin, Lou Ann Parmolee, Rosemary Mersereau, Martha Szcmeckl, Margie Thomas, Norma Sher- burn Row 2: Mary Hunziker, Marilyn Mayhew, Pat McComb, Kay Sellers, Joma Lauder, Torch Marshall Row 1 : Jo Rice, Carol Weist, Mr. Whitwam, Karen Hunziker, Head Usher; Cleo Gray, June Hibbard THESPIANS Row 2: Barbara Wood, Marjorie Shook, Don Snyder, Tim Tyler, Dave Shannon, Mr. Hallenius, Don McClure, Vance Johnson, Lois Stickney, Sue Harrison Row 1: Sandy Smith, Mary Bround, Sharon Adams, Jim Roy, president; Mary Wellingham, secretary; Kay Homer, Bar- bara Brown P A B A N D SENIOR BAND Row 5: Roberta Sheperis, Carole Johnson, Barbara Barr, Lorry McLauchlin, vice-president; Betty Gleitz, Judy Susan, Kay Vogelsang, Lee Jones, Phil Harbaugh, Vernon Grinnell, president; Morlene Boulton, Mr. Correll, Mary Morton, Gail Freeze, Diana Baird, Ann Mould, Helen Mead Row 4: Bob Pierce, Pat Meyer, Joan Anderson, Margie Pedersen, Nancy Hillyer, Donna Hayes, Norman Karn, Dick Adams, Nancy Green, Bob Shaffer, Ivan Bradley, Dean Buck, treasurer; Gene Gillispie, Jerry Peterson, Dick Shaffer, Marsha Albert, Norman Boulton, Eddie Clevenger, Mike Baker, Dick Holcomb, Mary Durm, June Mitchner, Daisy Eaves, Wilber Side- rits, Ralph Smallwood, Adel Ayers Row 3; Norma Bedell, Marilyn Knouf, Connie Shedrow, Mitzie Rapes, Nancy Steere, Jean Conner, John Borst, Dan Bucha, Dick Morey, Jerry Rossow, Jo Ann Blair, Marshal Thompson, Jack Harrington, Pat Riffle, Robin Barton, Selvo Thorp, Jo Ann Hayes, Judy Johnson, Phoebe Wienke Row 2: Shirley McNitt, Jo Ann Farrell, Ted Byrd, Jerry Hover, Bill Fischer, Jo Turtle, John Milhon, Priscillo Eddy, Ann Adams, Carol Hamilton, secretary Row 1 : Phyllis Bourziel, Jonie Lehman, Sharon Churchill, Susie Barton, Mary McLouchlin, Susie Miller, Nancy Brown, Mary Sands ORCHESTRA Row 4: Mr. Correll, Larry McLaughlin, Mary Morton, John Milhon, Jo Turtle, Jerry Rossow, Dick Morrey, Carole Johnson Row 3: Donna Kipker, Virginia Phillips, Ed Demske, Elizabeth Mclntyre, Marjorie Brandon, Ken Cramer, Shirley McNitt, Jo Ann Farrell, Norma Bedel, Carol Hamilton, Dean Buck, Vernon Grinrell, Norman Frucci, Diana Boird, Eric Rampoldt, Marilyn Foster Row 2: John Rosmussen, Judy DePoy, treasurer; Ida Mae Sigwold, Arlene Lundgren, Janie Lehman, Sharon Churchill, Nancy Brown, Marribelle Gebby, Nancy Snyder, Jim DeWitt Row 1 : Wolfgang Keese, vice-president; Charlene Dreher, Norma Montgomery, Donna Robinson, George Foster, president; Silvia Frucci, secretary o R C H E S T R A 43 CHOIR The top vocal music in NHS is the Senior Choir under the direction of Mr. Flora, The choir began its busy schedule of activities ear- ly in the year by appearing at the opening of the M. E. A. State Teachers ' Convention at Kalamazoo on October 8. Preparing for the Christmas time activities became the next and foremost aim of the choir members. Since the Christmas season lends itself well to music, the choir made many appearances singing traditional numbers. The Christmas Vespers given for the public on De- cember 5 opened the season. The choir then appeared for the Lions club, the City club, the Rotary club, and the Music club. To conclude the Christmas season, the choir sang for a stu- dent assembly program. The Planning Committee for the Variety Show began its work in December. On March 1 and 2 the Variety Show was presented to an enthusiastic audience. With the Variety Show completed, the choir began working on numbers for the County and State Music Festivals, held April 20 and May 7 respectively. The Berrien County Music Festival was held in Buchanan this year. In the morning each competing vocal group sings for the other groups and also for judication. In the afternoon the combined group of 700 students rehearses and then in the evening presents a concert for the public. The director was Mr. Carter, head of the vocal music at Western Michigan College. In the State Music Festival the choir participated with Class A choral groups for the first time. The choir sang such numbers as Soul of the World by Henry Purcell, Randall Thompson ' s Alleluia, and How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place by Johannes Brahms. The final appearances of the choir were on April 5 in the Holy Week program and on May 29 in the Baccalaureate services. I rti, JJJ Rule 1 : Drop the lower jaw to get good tone. It must be marvelous tone! 44 CHOIR Row 5: Betty Antisdel, Paula Hemphill, Sandra Jones, Kathy McNulty, Martha Carlton, Bob Payne, Don McClure, J Bill Gents, Elaine Makowski, Charlene Dreher, Marian Carlton, Marjorie Shook Row 4: Kay Sellers, Mary Lynn Weimer, Rosemary McWilliams, Virginia Butler, Dick Fields, John Rasmussen Simpson, Larry Unger, Victor Crane, Mary Bround, Gina Barron, Barbara Brown Row 3: Patty Greenhoe, Margie Fortier, Louise Keach, Karen Truesdell, George Foster, Vance Johnson, Arthur Bi Bruce Hart, Don Kirkendall, Sue Harrison, Sandra Borst, Nancy Gentry, Norma Cochran, Torch Marshall Row 2; Karen Hunziker, Shirley Bolinger, Jackie Forbes, Dick Mell, Larry Bailey, Dave Shannon, Bob Cootes, Vandenburg, Harlan Worden, Jack Duis, Howard Mathews, Marilyn Mayhew, Sandy Smith, Sharon Adorns Row I: Jill Monroe, Lou Ann Winger, Cleo Gray, Bob Shoemaker, Don Pierce, Mr. Flora, Diane Healey and Jui accompanists; Myron Miller, Mike Ducey, Garnett Keeys, Bob Bisby, Dona Jo Rice, Mary Wellingham, Kay Ho Tracy m Snyder, , Kenneth uernfeind, Raymond dy Bacon, Winifred Soloists Art Bauernfeind and Margie Fortier, for 0 Holy Night in the Christmas Vespers concert. 45 Row 4 Row 3 Row 2 Row 1 LeRonge BOYS ' GLEE Bob Klingler, Mike Davis, Roscoe Cox, Ed Schwartz, Bob Anderson, Art Haos, Pete Mark Kirk Hanson, Ronald Daus, Harvey Poznanski, Kenneth Sue!, Dale Griffee, David Johnson, Tom Lucky Dwayne Grcbner, Joe Malott, Wayne Hatch, Fred Laesch, Dick Knott, Tom Wandry, Glen Baker, Evan Jones Jim Stover, Chris Herron, Howard Gogley, president; Mr. Flora, Roger Barr, Roger Fletcher, vice-president; John PROJECTOR OPERATORS Row 2: Carl Haroff, Richard Urguardt, Howard Hunt, Tom Brandon, Dick Shinholt, Dennis Forst, Drennon Merrill, Mike Smith, Charles Daly, Darwin Kipker Row 1 : Henry Haas, Buddy Pryor, Bob Clark, Mr. Rasmussen, Roscoe Cox, president; Richard Simpson, Larry Griffith, secretary At right: Arc Technicians Bill Gents, vice-president; Roscoe Cox, Vance Johnson, Larry Unger ? ft I GIRLS ' GLEE Row 4: Rosilee Siderits, Sally Hand, Roann Widemon, Diana Baird, Barbara Wood, Pat Pifer, Margaret Slight, Karen Mooneyham, Donna Burnett, Pat Moore Row 3: Betty Roberts, Barbara Potts, Sally Wetzel, Mary Roebeck, Barbara Fields, Ellen Green, Jomo Lauder, Sharon DeForest, Linn Clingenpeel, Barbara Vore, Joan Bybee Row 2: Mary Lowe, Kemlyn Finch, Bessie Davis, Bonny Williams, Barbara Cochrane, Linda Johnson, Judy Boumgartner, Judy Andrews, Norma Snyder Row 1: Darlene Holcomb, Joan Falvey, Barbara Greene, Gwen Peters, president; Mr. Flora, Gail Frazer, vice-president; Pat Deitrich, secretary-treasurer; Susan Deitrich, Martha Ellston JETS Mr. Bokhart, Dick Koup, Paul Parkinson, Bob Payne, Ken Bailey, Vance Johnson, Gerry Kruger BUSINESS STAFF Row 2: Gina Barron, asst. sales manager; Diana Baird, asst. editor; Lou Ann Winger, Gwen Peters, Marlene Boulton, Don Kirkendall, Judy Andrews, Chester Brock, Judy Bacon, Bob Coates, June HIbbard Row 1 : Kay Kiger, sales manager; Charlene Dreher, editor; Mr. Walker, Jackie Forbes, Lois Stickney, treasurer TATTLER STAFFS The TATTLER is a product of two staffs, each staff being under separate advisors but working toward a common goal — the best NHS annual ever. Mr. Severe is advisor of the literary staff. Editor-in-Chief Norma Cochran and her busy staff debate appropriate themes, decide page distribution for the various sections, work on write-ups, arrange picture schedules, and hope to meet the engraver ' s and printer ' s deadlines. Tours are conducted each year through printing and engraving plants to help acquaint the new members with the many problems in producing a good yearbook. Nancy Imus, Assistant Editor, was the TATTLER representative last sum- mer at the University of Michigan. Her report of the two weeks ' training in modern yearbook production helped the staff to formulate ideas later incor- porated in the 1955 TATTLER. For the first time the junior high section of the TATTLER was published by a Junior High Staff, who worked under the supervision of Lucy Mark. The Business Staff with Mr. Leiand Walker as advisor also had a full sched- ule. Selling advertisements is necessary to maintain the low cost of the TATTLER to the students. The importance of approaching the prospective advertiser and keeping receipts in order must be perfected by the sales staff. The second important problem of the Business Staff is to sell TATTLERS to the students. Each successive year a new sales record has been made. The social highlights of the year include a TATTLER signature dance, held on the day the TATTLERS are distributed to the students, and a banquet for the joint staffs held in May. This year the banquet was held at Sowbones on Sisters ' Lake. 48 EDITORIAL STAFF Standing: Eloine Lepel, staff artist; Mitzi Rapes, senior co-editor; Marilyn Haimbaugh, asst. photographer; Dale Griffee, intramurals co-editor, Barbara Wood, activities co-editor; John Rasmussen, organizations co-editor; Vance Johnson and Don McClure, sports co-editors; Mary Durm, photography editor; George Foster, organizations co-editor Seated: Nancy Imus, asst. editor-in-chief; Norma Cochran, editor-in-chief; Mr. Severe, lit- erary advisor; Lucy Mark, junior high advisor George Foster, Norma Cochran, Elaine Lepel, John Ras- mussen, and Mitzi Ropes, the senior members of the liter- ary staff n ' Ork on the senior class history. Dole Griffee, Norma Cochran, and Don Mc- Clure ore caught in a typical work session of the literary staff. CLASS OF ' 56 David Adams Sharon Adams Charlotte Ames Betty Antisdel Bill Antisdel Ellen Armstrong Duone Arnold Judy Bacon Ke liley JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Saridie Smith, president; Torch Marshall, secretary, Don McClure, treasurer ice-president; Marilyn Mayhev Larry Boiley Mary Jo Baird Roger Barr JoAnn Barrett Gino Barron Robin Barton Bob Boxter Mory Ann Beck Mcrcello Bestle Judy Bisby JoAnn Bloir Phyllis Bourziel Clayton Britton Mary Bround Nancy Brown Dean Buck Carol Burkard Virginia Butler Lura Bybee Ted Byrd Marlene Calitf Larry Campbell Martha Carlton Paul Chrispen Jerry Christ Ed Clevenger Tom Cloutier Shirley Colcord Warren Corwin Roberta Coultas Roscoe Cox Ken Cramer Mary Ann C Linda Culver Charles Daly Bessie Dovis David Davis Janice Davis Phillip Davis Pat Deitrich Ed Demske Arlene DePeel Judy DePoy James DeWitt Virginia Dobson Rita Dodd Mike Ducey iiord CLASS OF ' 56 Jack Duis Ruth Erickson Dick Fields : ii JL ' _ dM§k J L W ' Rosetta Flint Morgeanne Fort Carolyn Freeze RLith Freyer Wayne Fries Wanda Frizzell Linnea Geary Bill Gents Betty Gleitz Howard Gogley Stan Gorton Du Grabne Ellen Green Barbara Greene Potty Greenhoe Dale Griffee Larry Griffith Paul Grime Sharon Guyott Art Haas Carol Hamilton Clarence Hancoc Sally Hand He Sha Hansen fi Phil Horbaugh Bob Hare Carol Harrcf Bob Hatch Tom Healey Anno Moe Hendershott Bob Hennion Ed Hermann John Hiter Dick Humbarger Jerry Hunziker Nancy Imus Jim Ingleright Cho Marsha Johnso Milla Johnson Vance Johnson Kathy Kendrck Gretchen Koerwi Bill Kubiak Joe Labadie Duane Langley Oney Langley Bob Latislow Jim Laubach Joma Lauder 51 CLASS OF ' 56 Mary Leach Betty Leggett Sarajane Lehmc Carl Leiler Joan Litty Janet Long Terry Low Mary Lowe Alice Lucas Arlene Lundgrer Mary Luth Don McClure Bud McComb Pat McComb Melba McCrum Barbara McGrot Anna McKimme Kathy McNulty Joe Malott Sue Marks Jim Morlin Torch Marshall David Marston Bill Mason Bob Mattix Marilyn Mayhew Don Miller Myron Miller Vernon Milner Karol Montz Patricia Moore Dick Morey Raymond Morrov Mary Morton Eva Mumby Dick Nelson Gordon Neuens Morjorie Newma Bob Newsome Fred Olm Willard Orrick Bob Payne Susan Pearce Gwen Peters Jerry Peterson Larry Pethick Jack Phillips Virginia Phillips Don Pierce Harold Pingel Barry Poehlman Larry Poehlman Glen Pointer Marion Polego Phyllis Pollock Barbara Potts Harvey Pozanski Bud Pryor Eugene Ralston Gordon Reid Dixie Riggenbach Ronold Rodd Betty Roberts Donna Robinson Carol Ross Jerry Rossow Joyce Rossow Sharon Rossow Janet Sample Joe Soratore Bob Sarley Dick Sawyer Jack Scott Helen Seelig Koy Sellers Jack Shanton Norman Shell Bill Shipperley Carolyn Shugars Rosalie Siderits ( t:s f% ■.. 52 CLASS OF ' 56 Georgia Williams Lorry Williams Morvin Williams Bob Williams Gerald Williamson Lou Ann Winger Barbara Wood Harlan Worden Don Worm Janet Young Sharon Young Tom Young tii 53 CLASS OF ' 57 Richard Adams Ruth Adams Robert Anderson Carlo Andress Judy Andrews Yvonne Bogby 3 Baird Bake Mike Baker David Barr Cloire Barrett Judy Bottcher Robert Bauer Judy Baumgorl Norma Bedell Mary Jack Bir John Borst Norman Boulton Kenneth Bowerman Barbara Bowman Edward Boyer Marjorie Brandon Tommy Brandon John Brawley James Brazo Duane Brock Yvonne Brooks David Brudie Henrietta Buckner Marilyn Bundy Nancy Burge Brenda Burklow Edith Corr Mary Carter Eugene Cavich Sharon Churchill Lynn Clingenpeel Lory Clymer Glen Cochran Barbara Cochrane Annetta Cole Charles Conn Ardith Cooper Potty Cottrell Marvin Cottrill James Cousins Jack Cnbbs John Crouch Earl Culver Willam Cunningha Pat Curtis Robert Curtis Edward Dunnuck Jack Darling Ronald Daus Carl Davis Dixie Davis Emily Davis Harley Davis Mike Davis Rosella Davi; 5haron DeFo Susan Deitric Dconna DeVolder Carole Dick Jacob Dietz Koren Dombrowski Norma Dowel! Joyne Dunham Joyce Dunham Mary Durm 54 CLASS OF ' 57 th Eckler Egbert Georgia Grullet Thomas Genter Marilyn Haimbaugh Dennis Hannon Kendall Kenneth King Darwin Kipker Marjorie Kline Marilyn Knapp Richard Knott Glen Kretchman Gerry Kruger 55 CLASS OF ' 57 Judith Kuhn Jean Lace Suzie Lace Glen Lake Jotnes Lamberton Richard Leosch Fred Leasch Kathleen Leason Andy Legjs Donald Leinonen Robert Lepel John LeRonge Patricio Lester Lorry Lewis Jomes Lierley Mildred Lentz Beverly Lishkewitz Sharene Lowery Jock Lucker Tom Luckey Christine Lynd Cledis Lynn Emil Mocevich Leo Mocevich Elizabeth Mclntire Bernice McKenney Charles McWilliom; Bill Molott Peter Mork Roy Mark Hov ard Morlin Jack Marx Ruth Mattix Barbara Maynor Eleonor Meldrun CIc Me ill Merrill Rosemary Mersereou Elizobeth Metzger Carol Meyers Gory Mihills John Milhon Patricio Miller Virginia Miller June Mitchener Carlo Mochour Nourmo Montgomery James Mooney Karen Mooneyham Carroll Moore Guy Moore June Morris Agnes Mullins Gary Newmonn Rosalie Nichols Thomos Nietch J J f f f % ' fljf , 1 f|, £ - :i ( A Nobl( David Olson Connie Otter Martha Polmer Gory Porker John Parker Melbo Porkes Paul Parkinson Lou Ann Parmol Robert Phillips Robert Pierce Patricia Pifer Susan Ploth Arnofoy Pointer Fred Preston Patricia Quick Abel Rokowski Eddie Ralston Donold Romsoy Richard Rousch Royburn Lloyd Wilma Reid Lorry Rhoods Patricio RiffI aT0 fi a - ( O, ' . ' , r f . 56 CLASS OF ' 57 Tony Roberts Mary Robeck Fay Ross Lance Rudisill George Runyan Larry Ryder , Bill Saunders ) Edward Schworz Marilyn Sellers Richard Shoeffc Robert Shaeffcr Connie Shedrow Marilyn Shell John Shivers Wilbur Siderits Phyllis Skolecki Carol Slack Margaret Slight Ralph Smallwood Doug Smith Everett Smith Georg Norma Snydi Norma Speni Beth Stark Nancy Steen th Sto Richard Stull Kenneth Suel Judy Susan Martho Szomi Dale Tomsits Roger Tracey Kay Turner Barbara Uselton Sally Vandenburg Alice Villwock Kay Vogelsang Tom Wandry Bobbie Wardiow Carol Weaver Larry Weaver Suzanne Weaver Judith Webster Page Weddle Jess Welch Edward Wetmorc Patricia White Bonnie Williams Charles Williams Judy Wilson Myrtle Woodford Donald Woofter Ronald Woofter Jacqueline Wroblev William Wruck Carl Yeoger Donna Zehrung 57 Sports VARSITY FOOTBALL Row 3; Da ve Adams, Paul Grime, Jim Roy, Louis Zechlin, Bob Schmidt, Jim Von Dam, John Wade, Jim Snyder, Jim Kenny, Bill Kubiack, Ron Klingler, Walt Bridges, Carl Leiler, Phil Irwin, Bill Surge Row 2: John Hiter, Bob Cootes, Bob Mattix, Joe Soratore, Gordon Reum, Dick Dickeson, Lorry Williams, Jim Surge, Bob Sorley, Don Pierce, Don Kirkendoll, Roger Barr, Dick Fields Row 1 : Bill Everhort, Lorry Hall, Chuck Thomas, Kenny Knouf, Dave Shonnon, Tim Tyler, Chuck Wright, Chuck Irwin, Bill Mason, Glen Lowson 1955 FOOTBALL The football Vikings of 1954-55 had a very successful season again as they won the Big Four Conference title for the second consecutive year. After many years Niles joined at last the ranks of Class A schools, and in doing so found some pretty tough competition. Nevertheless we wound up the season with a very respectable six won, two lost record, losing only to Grand Haven and Benton Harbor. The Vikes opened the season with a 24-12 victory over Marshall, as both teams tested their strength in their first games Then we piled up the biggest score in the memory of any townsfolk in routing Waller 69-0. In the last warm-up before the conference schedule opened, NHS ripped Culver Military Academy 28-0, as the Vikes revenged last year ' s loss. In the first conference game Niles had to overcome a late Buchanan rally to win 7-6; following this they rolled over St. Joe by a convincing 26-6 score. After dropping a heart-breaker to Benton Harbor 9-6, Grand Haven beat us on a snow-swept field for our only other loss of the season. The year ' s activities ended on a bright note, however, as Dowagiac went down to a 46-0 defeat, clinching the title for Niles. 60 1954 SCHEDULE Niles 24 Marshall 12 Niles 26 St. Joseph 6 Niles 69 Waller Niles 6 Benton Harbor 9 Niles 28 Culver Niles Grand Haven 7 Niles 7 Buchanan 6 Niles 46 Dowagiac BIG FOUR STANDINGS W L Niles 3 Buchanan 2 1 Dowagiac 1 2 St. Joseph 3 NHS COACHING STAFF Here pictured as football coaches and assistants. George Basker, Bob Theus, Basketball; Duane Van Duzen, Ed Weede, Golf; Terry Corey Varsity Football Joe Saratore (39) sweeps end for another Viking score in the Waller game. Nlles topped Waller in the first home game by a score of 69-0. Niies tough defense held class A schools to two touch- downs i n two games. Chuck Thomaa (29) is touchdown bound against Waller. Thomas and NHS both set scor- ing records in this game. Running interference are Jim Van Dam (45) and Joe Saratore (39). m ' lii JUNIOR VARSITY Front Row: Jack Cribbs, Larry Clymer, Bob Golden, Gary Parker, Ed Wetmore, Pete Fisher, Gene Ccvich Middle Row: Coach Van Dusen, Bill Cunningham, Jim Mooney, Roger Trocey, Dove Brudi, Dick Knott, Rayburn Lloyd, Mike Davis, Bob Curtis, Dick Califf, manager Lost Row: Larry Lewis, Guy Moore, John Shivers, Dove Weiser, Ed Herman, Larry Weaver, Fred Preston, Tony Roberts, Don Ramsay Not Pictured: Glen Kretchman, Harold Pingel, Rocky Jones Action is exciting as the Niles backs scamper for a touchdown. SEASON ' S SCORES Niles Opponent 2 Riley 12 6 Buchanan 13 Dowagiac Mishawaka 35 Goshen 27 12 B. Harbor 13 9 Colien 27 18 Three Rivers 14 Above: At the dance (I. to r.) — Barbara Hill, Claick MilicnI.urgcr, Jim Deitnch, Mary Baird, Marilyn Haimbaugh, Roger Fletcher, Marsha Johnson, Lee Jones, Susan Cooney Homecoming Working behind the scenes for Homecoming were Bet Warnke, Cleo Gray, Paula Hemphill, Chester Brock. NHS students made elaborate preparation for the Homecoming game and dance. Home- coming Queen, elected by the students, was Cleo Cray; and her court consisted of Janice Hickox and Shirley Atkins. Ceneral chairman of all Homecoming festivities was Mary Alice Wellingham. Other chairmen were Marilyn Britton, Sue Harrison, Bob Middleton, Karen Hunziker, Stella Reed, Bob Coates, Cleo Cray, Bette Warnke, Sharon Young, Nancy Keller, Pat Ellis, and Karen Truesdell. Activities of the week included a midweek dance, a snake dance leading to a bonfire and pep rally, the game in which Niles de- feated Dowagiac 46-0, and the climax of the festivities, the great Homecoming Dance. 64 Above: Joe Saratore sweeps end for a score in the Homecoming game. Niles won 46-0. Queen and court (I. to r,) — Janice Hickox, Cleo Gray, Queen, and Shir- ley Atkins Coach Carey cuts the Viking vic- tory cake. 65 GIRLS ' INTRAMURALS Lois Stickney, Sr. Basketball; Barbara Bowman, Soph. Basketball; Muriel McCalebb, Fr. Basketball; Miss Parrott; Miss Davidson; Irmo Brock, Fr. Speedball; Julane Griffee, Soph. Speedball; Cecilia Armstrong, Sr. Speedball BOYS ' INTRAMURALS Riley Watkins, captain of the 1955 senior baseball champions; free throw champions. Lorry Campbell Don Perry, and Warren Marazito; and Larry Hall, captain of the senior cham- pionship basl.stball team. lffif !«aMUBi Intramural Program The intramural program is designed for the students in the gym classes. Some of the important phases in the program are: information, sl ill, interest, sportsmanship, a healthy body, and team work. The captains are elected from the gym class, and the players are chosen from the class. All the teams in the class compete with one another until one emerges as the champion of the class. Thus one team from each class represents that class. The tenth grade champion plays the twelfth grade champion and the ninth grade cham- pion plays the eleventh grade champion. The winners of these two games ploy each other for the intramural championship and their names are placed on the championship board. The intramural sports are speedball, basketball, volleyball, and Softball. Another gym class event is the annual free throw contest for boys. This contest was won by Warren Marazita, first place, Larry Campbell, second place, and Donald Perry, third place. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Betty Warnke, Mary Wellingham, Sharon Young, Nancy Keller, Karen Truesdell, Sue Har- rison, captain. Niles runners crossing the finish line are (I. to r.) Dick Hullinger, Don Snyder, Ron Jones, and Ken Snyder. Niles 20 Benton Harbor 40 Niles 47 South Bend R. 15 Niles 24 Allegan 30 Niles 17 Holland 42 Niles 21 Benton Harbor 39 Niles 45 Kalamazoo 15 Seventh place in the Hastings invitational Seventh place in the Albion invitational Fourth place in the regional meet at Grand Rapids CROSS COUNTRY Back Row: Terry Low, Bob Hennion, Barry Poehlman, Bob Payne, Ron Jones, Bob Williams, Ken Snyder, Tom Healey, Dole Griffee, Bill Antisdell Front Row: Coach O ' Connor, Jim Marlin, Larry Campbell, Dan Bucha, Jim King, Larry Poehl- man, Marvin Williams, Butch Honcock, Don Snyder, Bob Newsome WRESTLING Back Row: John Green, Dick Sawyer, Fred Olin, Jim Surge, Larry Williams, Joe Saratore, Ed Wetmore, Roger Barr, Lorry Clymer, Coach Weeds Middle: Williams, Jerry Rossow, Jim Cousins, Dale Thompsis, Joe Malott, Jim Hannon, Joe Labodie, Jim Mooney, Bob Forler Front Row: Roy Botson, Victor Crone, Ken Knauf, Don Pethick Wrestling, the newest sport at NHS, is fast becoming a popular winter sport with a steadily increasing attendance at matches. This year ' s squad continued the trend toward better teams, winning over some tough competition and sending Jim Hannon to a fourth place in the State Meet. Larry Williams with the advantage at one of the matches. 1955 SCHEDULE Ni les 22 Kalamazoo Central 33 Ni les 28 John Adams 24 Ni les 10 Culver M. A. 35 Ni les 31 Sturgis 17 Ni les 27 Howe M. A. 21 Ni les 19 Howe M. A. 30 Ni les 30 Sturgis 15 Ni les 16 Kalamazoo Central 32 VARSITY BASKETBALL Row 3: Bevo Ralston, O. Langley, Duane Arnold, Phil! Irwin, Don Pethick Row 2: J. Whitwam, Jim Snyder, Dove Matthews, Duane Langley, Dave Knoll, Howard Matthews Row 1; Tim Tyler, Bob Shoemaker, Warren Marazita, Chuck Works, Jim Van Dam, Coach Bob Theus 1955 SCORES Niles 43 Grand Haven 34 Niles 53 Benton Harbor 77 Niles 41 S. B. Washington 76 Niles 80 Dowagiac 58 Niles 48 Dowagiac 45 Niles 45 Holland Christian 53 Niles 56 St. Joseph 58 Niles 55 St. Joseph 47 Niles 44 Washington Clay 43 Niles 46 Buchanan 53 Niles 64 Grand Haven 48 Niles 65 Benton Harbor 74 Niles 69 Buchanan 58 Niles 67 G. R. Creston 47 Niles 70 Culver Military 49 Niles 49 B. C. Central 63 Niles 56 Muskegon Height ; 71 70 VARSITY BASKETBALL The year 1955 marked Niles ' first appearance in the Class A regional tournament. The season was marked by several good showings against the Class A powers in the state. The Vikings kept up with Benton Harbor and Muskegon Heights for most of the games, losing only in the final minutes. This is an accomplishment, since both were ranked in the first three teams in the state. Another high point of the season was the victory over Washing- ton Clay ' s Colonials, who are always in the thick of the Indiana contests. In addition, Niles finished second in the conference standings. The Vikes entered the Regionals with an eight won, seven lost record and got off to a fast start by whipping Grand Rapids ' Creston, 67-47. But all local tournament hopes ended with the loss to Battle Creek in the second round. Some consolation, however, can be gained from the fact that Battle Creek went to the regional finals before losing to Benton Harbor in overtime. TOURNAMENT ACTION Niles touches the ball for the first time In a Class A tournament as Van Dam tips to Works. Morazita (44) looks on. The Vikings went on to win the game from G. R. Creston 67-47. Marazita with the ball against St. Joseph in our gym. Looking on are Jim Snyder (30) and Chas. Works (34). Bears won the game, 58-56, in the final seconds after the Vikes led all the way until then. Marozita ' s shot is blocked in the gome with South Bend ' s Washington. The Panthers won going away. No. 33 is Dave Knoll. VARSITY SCHEDULE Niles Opponent 51 Grand Haven 23 27 S. B. Washington 24 57 29 25 48 Dowagiac St. Joseph Washington Clay Grand Haven 42 35 34 32 37 Buchanan 31 52 Benton Harbor 34 53 Culver Military 41 25 45 Muskegon Heights Benton Harbor 22 36 41 56 Dowagiac Holland Christian 45 42 42 43 St. Joseph Buchanan 36 32 Rebounding stalwarts Fields and Lloyd after two quick points via the tip-in route. This year ' s J. V. ' s had one of the most successful seasons on record, winding up with an impressive record including only three losses. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Bock: Bob Lepel, Kirk H anson (managers), Shorty Jones, Don Worm, Dove Brudi, Dick Knott, John Brawley, Coach Bender Front: Dick Fields, Cor! Leiler, Ray Lloyd, Jack Cribbs, Rog Fletcher, Ed Ralston, Rog Fousch f i33 r-P- O |5o w 53 Ir ssli ' - ' - ' ffhf mljSS 3.j-?% ' ' M. i if I i II lit 73 VARSITY TRACK Front: Bill Surge, Jim Surge, Tim Tyler, Garnett Keeys, Chuck Thomas, Bob Herrmann, Herm Wogatzke, Bob Lee, Dick Fields, Roger Barr, Gory Hargreaves Second Row: Coach Carey, Theora Keeys, manager, Ron Robb, Larry Poehlman, Dove Shan- non, Bob Williams, Gordon Reum, Dick Vahl, Ken Snyder, Al Brown, Athletic Director Whitwam Third: Chester Brock, manager, Don Worm, Joe Saratore, Bill Kubiok, Jim Kenny, John Hilar, Ron Jones, Bob Payne, Barry Poehlman, Marvin Williams, Don Pethic, Roy Batson, manager Spring Sports VARSITY BASEBALL Front Row: Ralston, Bouernfeind, Johnson (captain), Coach Pilarski, Coach Theus, Neesley, Marazita, Kirkendall Second Row: Doxie, manager, Fletcher, Roy, Wade, Whitfield, Low, Shanton, Campbell Third Row: Shoemaker, Hall, Lewis, Knoll, Mathews, Lewis Back Row: Coach Skyles, Don McClure, Vance Johnson, John Rasmussen, Fred Richter, Jim Longwell, Jerry Secor Front Row: Ron Jones, Chuck Steiner, Jim Turtle, Bob Coates, Bob Middieton, Harold Pingle Charles Steiner and Bob Coates with Skyles and trophy The tennis team won five and lost two over the regular route to take second place in the conference meet behind St. Joseph. But then to make the season a real success, they went on to capture the regional title at Kalamazoo, with Coates and Steiner going oil the way to win the double crown. Niles scored almost a clean sweep in doubles, placing three of the four teams in the semifinal round. Our golf squad had one of the best records in years, even though it was an inexperienced team. Their season ' s record was four wins against eight losses. Since half the players were only sophomores, Coach Weede looks forward to a much better record this year. VARSITY GOLF Back Row: Dick Dickeson, Tom Young, Bob Sarley, Dan Williams, Chuck Wright, Lou Zecklin, Coach Weede Front Row: Dick Kasprzak, Don Pierce, Don Snyder, Tony Mason, Wade Wellingham ' - Administration — Faculty Board of Education John Scamehorn President Fred Marshall Secretary Clayton McCoy Treasurer Orville Adier Trustee Irving Seeley Trustee Paul M. Winger Superintendent ' of Miles Public Schools 78 Administration Walfer J. label Principal, Miles High School Homer Hatcher Assistant Principal of Niles High School 79 George Bosker — Purdue, B.P.E.; General Science, Football Assistant. Don Bender — Western Michigan College, University of Michigan, B.A., B.S., M.A.; Physical Education, Junior Varsity Basketball Coach. Margaret Bender — Carleton College, University of Illinois, Graduate Work, Northwestern University, Western Michigan College; American History, Head of Social Studies Dept. Robert M. Bokhart — Michigan College of Mining and Technology, Western Michigan Col- lege, B.S., M.A.; Mathematics, Advisor of Jets Club. Richard Bottorff — Indiana University, B.S.; Civics. Carolyn Burckhalter — DePauw University, B.A.; Homemaking, F.H.A. Advisor. Terry Carey — Central Michigan College, University of Michigan, B.A., B.S., M.A.; Amer- ican History, Varsity Football Coach. Katherine C. Bay — University of Michigan, A.B.; Social Science, English. ' Eek! Mr. Mathews, how you have changed! Berylle Clevering — Western Michigan Col- lege, National University of Mexico; Art. Richard V. Correll — University of Michigan, B.M.; Instrumental Music. Clare R. V. Craig — Ferris Institute, Uni- versity of Tennessee, B.S., M.S.; Commercial. Mary Davidson — Indiana University, B.S.; Physical Education, G.A.A. Advisor. William Dunham — Western Michigan Col- lege, Colorado State College, B.S., M.S.; Me- chanical Drawing. Marie G. Enger — Illinois State University, University of Illinois, B.E.D., M.A.; English, Junior High Librarian, 80 George Flora — De Paul University, North- western University, University of Michigan, Columbia University, B.M., M.M.; Vocal Music, Vocal Music Organizations. Emily Foster — Michigan State College, B.S.; Homemaking, Arts and Crafts, Cafeteria Manager. Geraldine French — Western Michigan Col- lege, Julliard School of Music, Columbia Uni- versity, B.M., M.A.; Junior High String Or- chestra, Vocal Music. Russell A. Gebby — Western Michigan Col- lege, Colorado, B.S., M.A.; Machine Shop, Chairman of Industrial Arts Dept. James Gormley — Western Michigan College, A.B., M.A.; English. Fred B. Govern — Hamilton College, Uni- versity of Notre Dame, B.S., M.A.; English. We can boil water and fry eggs. ' Gordon Reum and Ken Knauf operating a lathe in machine shop. ' On guard 81 Lena M. Leiter — Western Michigan College, Uni- versity of Michigan, A.B., M-A.; Business Education Dept. William E. Mathews — University of Michigan, A.B,; Government, Commercial Law. Lowell McMillen — Michigan State College, B.S., Agriculture and Form Shop, Advisor F.FA. Judith B. Moore — Beloit College, Notre Dame, A B.; Latin, English . Flora Morton — Western Michigan; World History Charlotte Moskol — Michigan State College, Uni- versity of Michigan, Western Michigan, A.B,, Amer- ican History. Marjorie A. Mourer — University of Michigan, B.A.; Instrumental Music, Director of Junior High Band. Margaret Mullin — Miami University, A.B.; English. Loweno D. Murphy — Michigan State College; Homemaking, Chairman of Home Econ. Department. Adrian Nieboer — Western Michigan College, Co- lumbia University, University of Michigan; Social Sciences, Student Council. Margaret Parrott — Western Michigan College, Uni- versity of Michigan, B.S.; Physical Education, G.A.A., Cheerleaders. Dorothy Payne — Olivet College, A.B.; English, His- tory. Eleanor M. Phillips — Western Michigan College, University of Michigan, A.B , M.A.; Business Educa- tion Dept. Harry E. Piiorski — Purdue University, B.S.; Science, Baseball Coach. Alf Rasmussen — University of Michigan, Stout In- stitute, Wisconsin Teachers ' College, M.A., B.S.; in- dustrial, Audio-Visual Education, Advisor of Projec- tors Club. John H. Schwan — University of Toledo, University of Michigan, Western Michigan College, BE., M.A.; Biology. 82 Carl Hallenius — Michigan State Normal College, Central Michigan College, University of Michigan, Michigan State College, A.B.; English, Speech, Dramatics, Thespians Ad- visor and Junior-Senior Ploy Director. Miriam K. Hammer — University of Michigan, B.S.; Physical Education, Junior High Cheerleaders. James Hausman — Western Michigan College, Uni- versity of Michigan, B.A., M.A.; English. Donald F. Horner — Michigan State Normal Col- lege, Indiana University, B.S., M.S.; Industrial Arts. Ruth Horner — University of Massachusetts, B.S.; Arts and Crafts. Dorothy B. Hoyt — University of Michigan, Syracuse Univer- sity, A B., B S., English, Senior High Librarian. Gale G. Jurgensen — Western Michigan College, University of Michigan, B S , M.A.; Commercial Education Dept. Phyllis A. Kane — Western Michigan College, University of Wisconsin, University of Notre Dame, A.B.; Mothematics. Ruth Kendrick — Olivet College, A.B.; English and History. Pauline Klopfenstein — Northwestern University, B.S.; Eng- lish. Howard E. Krehbiel — Bluffton College, University of Chicago, Michigan State College, B.S.; Moth, Junior High Council Ad- visor. Ralph S. Lehman — University of Michigan, A.B., M.A.; Physics, Chemistry, Supervisor to the P. A. system. Orchestra members present a corsage to Miss French before concert. BH w ■1 H H II ■■ i 1 1 [ H| s m ss ' B ' j£ j K m: ' l g ' It ' s a little flat. ' Russell W. Severe — Northwestern University, Illi- nois State Normal, B.S., M.A.; English, TATTLER Literary Staff Advisor. Fred Server — Western Michigan College, B.S.; Mathematics, English, Youth for Christ Advisor. Richard E. Skyles — Western Michigan College, Uni- versity of Michigan, A.B., M.A.; Social Studies, Senior Counselor, Tennis Coach, Freshman Football and Bas- ketball coach. Mary Ellen St-eele — Hillsdale College, University of Michigan, A.B.; English, Friday Forecaster Advisor. Mary Swan — Corleton College, University of Chica- go, University of Maine, A.B., M.A.; English, Head of English Dept. Robert Theus — Bradley University, Western Illinois State College, Illinois State Normal, B.S., M.S.; History and Assistant Football Coach and Basketball Coach. Leona Tiller — Northwestern College, University of Wisconsin, B.A.; Mathematics, F.T.A. Duane Van Dusen — Alma College, University of Michigan, B.S., MA.; General Science, Junior Var- sity Football, N Club Advisor. J. T. Wakevainen — Michigan Stote College, B.S.; General Shop. Leiand S. Wolker — Kalamazoo, Notre Dome, A.B., M.A.; Mothemotics, Head of Moth Dept., TATTLER Business Monoger. Edward Weede — Central Michigan College, B.S.; Physical Education, Assistant Football Coach, Golf Coach, WrestKng Coach. Eugene R. Westerhof — Ferris Institute, University of Tennessee, B.S., M.S.; Business Education, New Moon Advisor. Joseph Whltwom — University of Illinois, Columbia University, B.S., M.A.; Physical Education, Hygiene, Driver Education, Head of Physical Education Dept., Director of Athletics, Ushers ' Club Sponsor. Betty Yonkers — Western Michigan College, A.B.; Mathematics. Robert Yoder- Music. -DePauw University, B.S.; Vocal James Young — Albion College, A.B.; Mathematics, Driver Training. 83 OFFICE SECRETARIES Marylou Frucci, Principal ' s office; Catherine Fisher, Kovac ' s office; Grace Miller, De- Witt ' s office; Jean Moody, principal ' s office; Margaret Peterson, superintendent ' s office; Betty Young, Eisner ' s office. Crime: Tordiness Judge: Mr. Eisner Sentence: Fifteen minutes offer school Paul DeWitt — Guidance; Robert Eisner — Attendance; John Kovac — Co-ordinotor; Irene Pollock — Nurse Alice Schmuhl — Nurse; Tracy Stockman — Visiting Teacher; Anno Clark — S.H.S. Library; Mabel Davidson — Financial Secretary; Kothy Hort — Speech Correction SPECIAL EDUCATION Cafeteria Personnel Mrs. Ama Brown, Mrs. Leila And- reson, Mrs. Minnie Wilken, Mrs. Emily Foster, Mgr. 6 .-. xJZ.. ,JMa — ' ' . 1 m m B w ' i l ' mM • . si w r6 i m M f r ■■ 4 i : ■■■ i Custodians, firemen, maintenance men, and bus drivers of the Miles Public Schools Top Row: Arley Cullum, Arthur Harris, Carl Weaver, Orin Ellerbrook, Sam Pylman, Charles Hartline Third Row: Frank Sorratore, Asst. Supt.; Sam Williams, Al Guthrie, Bob Gridley, Clarence Rice, Bob Hilligoss Second Row: Doug Borst, Walt Smith, Charles Trussell, Wesley Kloko, Al Pangbom, Otto Motthey Seated: Mrs. Walls, Mrs. Carter, John Thorpe, Maintenance Supt.; Mrs. Burrows, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Bornett 1 Junior High Back row: (I. to r.): Judy Barr, Muriel McCalebb, Wendy Kiger, Katie Wade, Carolyn Wood, Joyce Elo, Roger Egbert, Dennis Moore, Mr. Severe, advisor. Around desk: Mike Stoll, Georgia Shankland, editor; Phillip Eddy, Lucy Mark, sponsor; Colette Morse, asst. editor; Judy Knauf, Margie Thomas Insert: Pat Lee Junior High Tattler Staff This is a typical scene of the industrious TATTLER staff at work. Shown in foregrou nd are Judy Knauf, Colette Morse, and Dennis Moore. For the first time since the publication of the TATTLER in 1913, the junior high section has its own staff. From the start of the school year until they had their section finished, the staff has worked industriously under the stu- dent direction of Lucy Mark with Russell Severe as teacher-advisor to bring you the best junior high section yet produced. Editor Georgia Shankland and the junior high staff held regular Monday meetings aft- er school. The staff also sponsored a junior high signature dance when the TATTLER came out in May. Row 1: Richard Farrell, Mr. Seiffert, Miss Steele, Kay Golbreath, Jerry Pressnoll Row 2: Carole Mollica, Mike Stoll, Ruth Griefer, Bertha King, Jomes McKamey, Sundeen Huff, Mike Harrah, Joan Schmidt Friday Forecaster Staff Scouting for the latest news on sports and school events and writing jokes, short stories, and the gossip column are the jobs of the Friday Forecaster staff under their editor, Kay Calbreath. A group of boys and girls work on the drawings in the paper; the typing and mimeographing equipment is supplied by the student council. With the help of their teach- er-sponsors, Miss Steele and Royal Seiffert, they publish an informative paper for their reading public. 89 Row 1 : Mr. Seiffert, Suzanne Gorns, Pres.; Marjorie Thomas, Vice-Pres.; Bonnie O ' Brien, Connie Lewis, Pat Decker, Mr. Krehbiel Row 2; Kay Galbreath, Judie Anderson, May Galbreath, Susan Miller, Carole Mollica, Pauletfe Snelson, Bonnie Leg- gett, Barbara Dittmar, Judy Petro, Judy Roehm Row 3; Clarence Frantz, Dick Adier, Roger Horgreaves, David Miller, Dole Lester, Janet Jedele, Danny Weller, Nancy Davis, Joan Schmidt Row 4: Luther Loymon, Joe Davis, Dennis Truesdell, Bob Pierce, Tom Smith, Dennis Moore, David Hoskins, Don Klute, Karen Frucci Not Shown: Gary Gitchill, David Worden, Eric Plym JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL The Junior High Student Council under their teacher sponsors, Mr. Howard Krehbiel and Mr. Royal Seiffert, directed activities of the Friday Forecaster, the sale of candy at noon and after school, and student dances. Cheerleaders are chosen under the council ' s supervision, and they carry on many projects for school betterment, such as buying a television set for educational purposes and a new lost and found case to replace the old one. Row 1: Vance Johnson, Bill Gents, Mr. DeWitt, Roscoe Cox, Jim DeWitt Row 2: Larry Griffith, JoAnn Stover, Virginia Schiele, Vivian Hossfeld, Phyllis Leeters, Horvey Kruger Row 3: Pat DeWitt, Henry Fisher, Richcrd Stull, ) m Dewey, Harry Watson, Sally Messner, Ruth Ramsay Row 4: Soron Peters, Pat Po znonski, Marilyn Jorgen- sen, Lorraine Stowe, Jerry Kunkle, Clayton Nolan, Norma Simmons, Fredrica Buschell No Picture: Rosalie Leeters, Dave Hoskins, Larry Unger, Charles Irwin, Kenneth Kirkborfer. Row 1: Daryl Bailey, Dennis Truesdell, Jerry Van Dam, Arthur Albert, Bill Pierce, Robert Hosper, James Rossow, Jim Working, Richard Harger, Roger Egbert, Lee Heron Row 2; David Worden, Chas. Zimmer, Marcia Malbone, Maribelle Gabby, Patsy Griffiths, Judy Fout, Lou Ann Hart, Diane Mattix, Marcia Steiner, Linda Davidson, Priscilla Louderslager Row 3: John Grant, Carol Schoeffer, Pat Decker, Shirley Shugars, Muriel McCalebb, Marlene Markle, Judy Zehrung, Mary King, Beverly Purucker, lleen Gibbs Row 4: Nancy Lepel, Gay Galbreath, Rosalia McLaughlin, Carol Shook, Mr. Yoder, Marilyn Tonkin, Georgia Shonkland, May Galbreath, Montene Strickland Not Shown: Iva Webber FRESHMAN CHOIR The Freshman Choir under its new director Mr. Robert Yoder participated in many school programs during the year. Among these were the Christmas Concert, the Variety Show, a meeting of the P.T.S.A., and auditorium programs. Besides having fun singing together the members gain invaluable exper- ience from their participation, which may help them get into the senior high choir. NINTH GRADE DOUBLE SEXTET Branched from the Freshman Choir, the double sextet participated in many of the same programs the choir did this year. Besides the twelve members there are one or two substitutes working in case of an absence. The group was organized in the 1952-53 school year by Mrs. Hosier, but it is now under the direction of Mr. Yoder. Row 1 : Muriel McCalebb, Lee Her- ron, Roger Egbert, Dave Warden, Dan- nie Truesdell Row 2; Marcia Malbone, Marilyn Tonkin, Georgia Shanklond, Carol Shook, May Galbreath, Lou Ann Hart Mr. Yoder in front. Row 1 : Janet Carter, Nancy Hand, Janet Jedele, Jane Moore, Ann Mould, Julie White, Linda Meyer, Theresa Phelps Row 2: Barbara Closer, Ruth Smith, Solly Ahlgrim, Jo Anne Hetler, Marilyn Jorgensen, Kathy Wade, Dick Boettcher, Don Krieger, Chuck Hoos, Ted Steele, Mary Jo Patterson, Scott Grannan, Don Klute, Joan Pfefferle, Bonnie Bevilaqua Row 3: Shirley Smith, Rose Ann Huffman, Ralph Hetler, Karen Anderson, DeVonne Marble, LeRoy Hilligoss, Lorry Jackson, Howard Schick, Gene Roberts, Jerry Steere, Larry Deitrich, David Vary, Joe Davis, Allan Bennett, Phil Shaner, Steve Schuyler, Jerry Harbough, Sam Purucker, John Carlton, Bill Eyelshymer, Perry Summers, Ed Geishert, Kay Bowermon, JoAnne Stover TWIRLING CORPS The purpose of the Niles High Twirling Corps is to pro- vide a medium for girls who ore interested in baton twirling, to participate in an organized group. High standards are set for the Corps, not only in abili- ty, but in participation and at- tendance. Row I : Mory McLauchlin, Diona Boird, Helen Meod, Lindo Myers, DeVonne Marble Row 2; Bonnie Bevilaqua, Janet Jedele, Nancy Davis, Nancy Brown, Ann Mould 92 JUNIOR BAND Miss Mourer and her band have given their audiences at bond concerts and auditorium programs good entertainment with many types of music. They also were hosts to an All-Star Junior Band Concert in the ear- ly spring. Their hard work and good music deserve more credit than is usually attributed to them. Row 4: Norma Wise, Kay McDonald, Martha Trimele, Nancy Davis, Helen Hargreaves, Sharon Albrecht, Barbara Wilson, Kathy Fenton, Sammy Dicerto, Jim Smith, Bob Craig, Noel Lesniak, LeRoy Everhart, Bill Cramer, Don Dodge, Bob Meyer, Bill Harrell, Dave Culver, Walt Mills, Ronnie Hemphill, Larry Lipps, Vernon Phillips, Janet Carpenter, Sandra Wolf, Dick Mack, Louis Harper, Mike Harrah, Pat Lawson, Reg Wagle, Sonja Streator Row 5: Mike Haviland, Keith Hess, Kenny Acton, Marilyn Thompson, Allan Riemon, John Smiedendorf, Miss Mourer, Chuck Morton, Kenny Seifert, Dick Machur, Jim Young, Doug Fry, Pat Pagand, Pat Pointer JUNIOR ORCHESTRA Row 1 : Abby Hibbard, Barbara Donaghe, Terry Williams, Norman Makepeace, Dennis Curtis, Jolnyne Luckey, Shirley Ingleright Row 2: Miss French, Danny Weller, Phyllis Godman, Marvin Sorenson, Carol Mihills, Lanny Taylor, Karen Welling, Phillip Eddy, Lynne Ludewig, Wendy Kiger CLASS OF ' 58 Monte Abair Arthur Alber Jule Aldrich Sharon Albre Richard Allen JoGfi Andersc Judy Andersc Barbara Barr Judith Barr Daryl Bailey Suzanne Barton William Batson Bernice Bennett Ken Bevill LeRoy Bonner Mary Ernestine Boyringto Ivan Bradley Gory Bridges Robert Britton Frank Brock Irma Brock Dorthy Bueche Freeman Bunch Fredrica Buschell Dorryll Byrum Robert Ca lvert Eddie Camp Geraldine Carter Mike Cecil Dorothy Chodzinski Cheryl Clymer Shirley Cooper Janice Cortright Keith Cousins Billy Cramer Josephine Crettol Charles Curtis Dennis Curtis Linda. Curtis David Culver Martin Daly Pat Daly Judy Davies JoAnn Davis Ten Davis Thomas Davis Linda Davidson Patricio Decker Nellie Dee Janice DeGroaf Lawrence Deitrich Norman Delay Betty Dent Roger Dent David Demarest Moriorie DePeel Carol DeVall Charles DeVall Rosemary DeVolder Sammy Decerto Sha Dicke Jane Dobson Gloria Dowell Priscilla Eddy Roger Egbert Stephen Elder Floyd EIrod LeRoy Everhort Robert Falkner James Falvey Robert Forr Kathleen Fenton Robert Fickes Rondall Finchum Henry Fisher Judy Fout 94 CLASS OF ' 58 fh Carolyn Galbreath Marilyn Galb Robert Galbreath Ronnie Galbreath Rosalie Gaideski Suzanne Garns Maribelle Gebby Edwin Geishirt Roger Gentry lleen Gibbs Eugene Gillespie Gary Gitchell Barbara Glaser Jack Gober Rebecca Goldstone Norman Goodling Dayle Goodman David Goodsell Helen Grabner John Grant Patsy Griffiths Dale Gross Charles Haas Nori Haa Henry Haas Frances Hagood Charles Hohn Sally Haley Richard Hampto Nancy Hand Richard Horger Jack Harrington Louis Harper Lou Ann Hart Robert Hasper Joan Heftier Heide Hen anda Maxine Virginic Robert Herrington Lee Herron Ralph Metier Madelne Hicks Beverly Hicks Nancy Hill Nancy Hillyer Alan Hobeck Harle Horner David Hoskin Elizabeth Ho Morlene Hor- Shirley Howard Rose Ann Huff th Gary Hulett Charles Jann Walter Jann Patty Johnson Dale Johnston Delmar Jones Richard Kaup Sheila Kenny Bertha King Mary King Dean Kolberg Suzanne Krajci Donald Krieger Harvey Krueger John Kuhn Sha Kuhn Jerry Kunkel Charles Labadie Joyce LaRue :illc Laude Patricia Lowson Willam Lawson Nancy Lepel Robert Lewis 95 CLASS OF ' 58 Marty Liggett Arietta Low Thomas Mack Virginia Madden Roger Mohan Richard Mokowski Marcio Malbone Kenneth Malone Jeffrey Montke Morlene Morkle Ronnie Marks James Martin Earl Masten Eugene Mathews Diane Mattix William Maurisa Sharon May Clora Mayo Muriel McCalebb Robert McCartney Kay McDonald Mory McLauchlin Rosella McLaughlir Leiane Mell Sally Messner Larry Messenge Walter Mills Dean Miller Mable Miller Susan Miller Vera Miller Vernon Miller George Mitchell Carlo Moore Barry Mooney Robert Morris Charles Moyer Potty Myer Corl Myers Clayton Muntz Jock Nosh Barry Newman Lee Nicks Clayton Nolan Bonito O ' Brien Maureen O ' Coni Lottie O ' Konski Richard Olsen Myr Jii Olson ner Ossi Patricia Ostronde Patricia Pagano Leon Peel Morjorie Pederson Miles Pierson Marylm Pipher Patsy Pointer Chorlene Polego Joann Pomeroy James Poole Dorothy Powers Patsy Poznonski John Preston William Price rbora Quick in Quinn m Rachels rol Roderstorf Tbert Roderstorf Dce Rector Eleonor Regenos George Reth Jean Rice Allen Riemon Kenneth Roberts Roy Rockwell Jomes Rossow Borbora Runyan ' c 0% 96 Mary Sands Andy Saratore Sharon Saratore Larry Saunders Carol Schaeffer Micheal ' Schelkopf Rosalie Schnieder . Howard Schock Sandra Schuike Joseph Seelig Norma Shaffer Anna Mae Shank Georgia Shankland Gary Shinholt Carol Shook Betty Shriner Shirley Shugars Norma Simmons John Smiedendorf Roy £ Ruth Patric Ebenezer Spenc Ma Steir Daniel Stephens William Stewart Sonia Streoter Montene Stricklai Ronald Stull Perry Summer Walter Surge Sandra Swartz Sho ortz Tom Talley Roy Taylor Robert Taylor Rosalie Teete Eva Jane Thomas Margie Thomas Carl Thompson Beverly Thwaits Sandra Tiffany Marilyn Tonkin Elle Troye William True Patrick (Dennis) Tru( dell Geneva Tucker Treva Tucker Linda Turner Jerry VanDam James Vandenburg Leroy VanDusen William Vandygriff Larry VanLue Grace Vilwock Connie Walker Barbara Ward Michael Work Harry Watson Jerry Watson Carol Weaver Iva Webber Betty Weiser Donald Welch David Wesolowski Wayne Wiatrolik Betty Wickler Ted Wienke Max Wilken David Williams Eugene Williams Ann Wilson Barbara Wilson Sandra Wolf David Worden James Working James Worland Marjorie Worley Dolores Yanke Dennis Young Jean Young Judy Zehrong Charles Zimmer CLASS OF ' 59 Kenneth Acton Richard Adier Sally Ahlgnm Charle Alv Karen Anderson Vernon Anderson Gene Baker John Batson Alan Bennett Bobby Bennett Paul Bennett Fred Binns Bonnie Bevilacqua Wilham Blank Jerry Blood Richard Boettcher Dwight Bollman Kay Bowerman Sandra Bradburn Mitzi Brock Ronald Brock Raymond Brooks Harvey Brown Roy Brown Gary Bullen David Carlson John Carlton Janet Carpenter Janet Carter Thomas Casner Robert Casselmc Bill Clingenpeel Jack Coffinger Patsy Cole Alan Coles John Cook Richard Cooper Robert Craig Steve Curtis Larry Darling Nc Davis ncy Dav in Dell Robert DePoy Brenda Dobson Donald Dodge Barbara Donaghe Henry Duis David Dunlop Jon Earl Elizabeth Egbert Judy Eick Patti Elanboas Esther Ellis Lee Ellsworth Joyce Elo Jack EIrod Jane EIrod Bill Eycleshymer Joline Forbes Betty Frantz Karen Frucci Douglas Fry Jarrell Gentry Keith Gentry Phylls Godman Betty Gordon Scott Gronnan Barbaro Graybill Helen Green John ell npto Pat Ha Sandra Pat Hanson Jerry Harbaugh Michael Harbaugh Helen Hargreaves Michael Harrah John Harrell f f , r% i M mLmM , C% f% ( f% o fl tf5 a 1 f C 98 CLASS OF ' 59 CLASS OF ' 59 Molly Pearce San Peters Linda Pethick Ronald Pethick ' Pertie Odis Joan Pfefferle Teresa Pheips Verno Phrliips Vachael (Bud) Picl Robert Pierce Betty P0II7 Forrest Porfer Donald Prince Fred Quick Robert Quillen Ruth Romsay Richard Ramsby Mary Reidenbach Carol Reum Nancy Reum Jon Reyniers Yvonne Reyniers Barbara Riddle Roy Robb Gene Roberts Charles Robertson Karen Robinson Gaylord Ropp Barbara Ross Sharon Sawyer Virginia Schiele Joyce Schmidt John Schuike Steven Schuyler Paul Seals Bruce Secor Kenneth Seifert Phil Shaner James Shearer Janet Shedrow Paul Shepard Tom Shepard Mason Shoulder Richard Simpson Leo Six Harry Shaughter David Smith Janice Smith Marion Smith Shirley Smith Tom Smith Marvin Sorenson Paul Spenner Carol Sprojse Norman Stanoge Mike Stanford Paul Stanford Ted Steele Jerry Steere Kenneth Steinbai Darcy Steinman Joanne Stoyer Lorraine Stowe Mary Jo Stull Sue Szeda Hattie Tabb Janice Taylor Lora Teeter David Thompson Gary Thompson Marilyn Tho Tho Barbara Tracey Martha Trimble Kathleen Turk Bill Vannie David Vary Jackie Virgil Carol Wallace Darrell Wallace 100 CLASS OF ' 59 Joe Wallace Donna Walls Sharon Wedel Danny Weller Sandra Westfall Ernest Wheatley Julie White Garland Winningho Sue Wise Harold Wiseman Patsy Wogctzke Melvin Woodford Donald Wright NO PICTURE: Karen Kemp, Robert Woods Jam Orlo Yo GYM SHOW Here are two scenes taken from the ' 55 Gym Show which brought con- siderable applause from the audience. The pyramiding girls are freshmen while the lower picture is of seventh graders. CLASS OF ' 60 Donald Albert Martha Alford Marcella Andress Karen Bailey Julia Bechtel Jock Birholm Barry Borst Gayle Briggs Mary Lee Brim Ginger Brockus Charles Brooks Thomas Ground Brendo Brown David Brown Roberta Buckle William Burge Carolyn Control Roe Carpenter Dian Cotes Tim Clark Caroline Clax tic Carol Clevenger Suzanne Cochror Richard Cody Doyne Cole Shirley Cole Robert Cook Douglas Crouch John Culp Edward Curtis Delo Do Sylv Anne Demares Dolores De Wc James Dewey Paul DeWitt James Dickeson Richard Dickeson Jarhes Donaghe Karen Dutoit Barbara Dittmer Jerry Dodd Phillip Eddy Tyro Egbert Judy Elo Ermo Erickson Myrno Erickson Sandra Everhort Richard Forrell Richard Fergison Kenneth Ferry Robert Ferry Gregory Finch Nancy Finley Richard Fisher Eugene Flint Etho Fouchs Lmdo Frontz Janice Freeze Ala Friend Forrest Geary Jerry Closer Robert Gleason Audrey Goodmar Robert Greene Susie Greenhoe Ruth Griefer Betty Hohn Carol Hohn 102 CLASS OF ' 60 CLASS 01 Charlotte Douglas Karen Prenkert Jerry Pressmoll Vernon Quick George Marlen Reid Darlen3 Rhoads Nothan Rice Bob Richter Sandra R:tter Rosa Rocha Judy Roehm Jonis Rogers Charles Rudduck Carole Sarratore Tom Schick Joan Schmidt Robert Schneider Terry Schrumpf Beverly Shirrell Betty Shuford Walter Shuford Sue Siderits Gwen Sipe Christine Slater Cla Smith ith Dale Smith Fred Smith Janice Smith Patricic Sandra Smith Shelley Smith Susan Smith Paulette Snelson Mary Jane Snover Laura Stonoge Sharon Stanage Michael Stoll Susan Stoll Jerry Stultz Richard Susan Francis Swiggers Ronald Szot Billy Taylor Carol Taylor Carole Taylor Lanny Taylor Tommy Thompson Jeanette Thorpe Sally Thurston Mary Tolliver Judith Topalski Hugh Tracey Carol True Lofry Turner Jackie Vahl David Vinnedge Jimmy Voogd Katherine Wade Carol Wadel Jerilyn Wages Reginald Wagle Billy Walker Mary Walker Dale Wall David Word Hugh Wardlaw Robert Watson Dick Webb Sandra Weed •Kathy Weiheim Judy Wegner Karen Welling m ■ 104 CLASS OF ' 60 Jack Wenzel Jeanne Wholen Linda Wigent Robert Wilken Charles Williams Terry Williams Ronnie Williamson Susan Willman Judy Whitfield Truman Wolford Carolyn Wood Melvin Yaw Virgil Yaw Donna Young Lorry Young Lovo Zielinski FRESHMAN FOOTBALL The Freshman Football team under the coaching of Mr. Robert Skyles showed great improvement after a poor start. In their lost three games they scored 51 points and climaxed the season by beating the Benton Harbor freshmen 39-0. The purpose of junior high football is to create an interest in football and to teach the boys fundamentals and team play. Row 1: LeRoy Bonner, Normon Frucci, Max Wilkon, Roger Gentry, Jim Folvey, Bob Harring- ton, Clayton Muntz, Larry Von Lue, Tom Kemp Row 2: Steve Elder, Terry Davis, Gary Gitchell, Chuck Curtis, Bob Hasper, Walt Surge, Gary Bridges, Ted Wienke, Dave Hoskins Row 3: Marty Leqgett, Art Albert, Bob Calvert, Bob Taylor, Roy Taylor, Carl Myers, Don Welch, Coach Skyles 105 Row 1 : Dick Simpson, Gary Thompson, Dick Cody, Dave Carlson, Dick Guyott, Roger Hargrecves, Doug Parker Row 2; Roy McCarty, Jim Shearer, Bob Wilkens, Skip Harrison, David Hulett, Bill Walker Row 3: Eddie Wiseman, Jim Karstens, David Thomp- son, Mike Macholleck, Jim Voogd, Ocie Mitchell Row I . Dun Huiid, Dave Miller, Eugene Flint, Gary Bullen, John Grinnell, Jim Voogd, John Botson, Jeff Hale Row 2: Jerry Blood, John Schuike, Chris Loehler, Tom Smith, Henry Duis, Bob Depoy, Kent Huntziker, Fred Smith, Paul Bennett Row 3: Paul Seals, Larry Jackson, Dennis Davies, John Howen, Fred Binns, Ted Steele, Dale Engtrom Row I ; Mike Horbough, Donny Hendricks, Vernon Anderson, Chuck Morton, Bob Pierce, Harry Slaughter, Vernon Quick, Don Albert, Jim Young Row 2: Jim Mollison, Bob Greene, Lester, Neol Jo- roch. Forest Geary, Lorry Johnston, Roy Brooks, Harold Messenger, Bob Ferry Row 1 : Jeff Hale, Hugh Tracy, Patterson, Dale Smith, Bill Robertson, Bob Humbarger, Phillip Mills Row 2: Paul Shephard, Paul Stanford, Chuck Alvord, Bill Burge, Nate Rice, Dick Marks, Don Dodge, Scott Grannan SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL Over 150 seventh and eighth grade boys participated in football last fall. Out of this group, five teams were formed, composing the Junior High League. Each team played a sched- ule of eight games with the Orange team win- ning the championship. At the end of the season two All-Star teams played in the 3rd Annual Fog Bowl Came with T Formation All-Stars w inning 20 to 14 against the Single-wing team. Row 1: Bob Gleoson, Bill Vannie, Fred Quick, Eric Plym, Tom Thompson, Glen Baker, Dave Smith Row 2: Bruce Secor, Alan Coles, Dwight Bollman, Kieth Mione, David Brown, Kent Keller, Dan Weller Row 3: Tom Bround, Tom Schick, Ronnie Pethick, Dick Susan, Jack Moonoy, Chuck Brooks Row Marks Row Row 74 1- Bob Humbcrger, Fred Quick, David Thompson, Paul Bennett, Ray McCarty, Chuck Morton Bruce Secor, John Botson, Bill Robertson, Bill Vannie, Bob Depoy, Keith Mione, Dick Adier, Acie Mitchell Walt Bridges, Alan Coles, Norman Stanoge, Tom Smith, Mike Machalleck, Jerry Blood, Coach Carey EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL This year ' s eighth grade team, though boasting only a five and five record, showed a considerable amount of improvement over their record of last year. With continued im- provement they should increase their winning ways as they go on toward varsity competition. SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL The seventh grade basketball team of 1955 had a great season. Out of ten games played they won eight and lost only two. The scoring was led by Bill Burge, who scored a total of 118 points. Under the enthusiastic leadership of Capt. Roger Margraves and the patient coaching of Mr. Pilarski, the team flew to victory. The team scored a total of 326 points during the season and averaged 32.6 points per game. Their opponents scored 21 1 for the season and averaged 21.1 points per game. A typical intramural basketball game between two gym classes Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 David Miller, Tom Schick, Roger Hargreaves, Eugene Flint, David Hulett, Don Hand Mr. Pilarski, Nathan Rice, Truman Woolford, Bill Burge, Doug Parker, Virgil Yaw, Granville Miller Bill Wakler, Larry Jo hnson, Jack Bukholm, Tom Thompson, Vernon Quick, Dick Cody, Dick Fisher Larry Hall Row 1 : Lee Herron, Bob Harrington, Roger Gentry, Dick Harger, Art Albert, Coach Skyles, Chuck Thomas Row 2: Clayton Muntz, Jerry Van Dam, Bob Hasper, Charlie Zimmer, Don Krieger Row 3: Dove Worden, Gary Bridges, Gary Gitchell, Norm Frucci No picture: Ronnie Marks NINTH GRADE BASKETBALL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Ni les 28 Dowagiac 40 Ni les 24 Mishawaka 29 Ni les 23 Buchanan 24 Ni les 26 Riley South Bend 58 Ni les 21 South Bend Centra 41 Ni les 26 Dowagiac 40 Ni les 21 St. Joe 39 Ni les 49 Benton Harbor 23 Ni les 32 Buchanan 31 Ni les 28 South Bend Riley 48 Our freshman basketball team had a tough schedule this year, playing four Indiana schools. The fellows showed good spirit and team work all through the season. Even though they won only two games while losing eight, they gained valuable experience which should show up in the years to come. Where did the ball go? 108 8th Grade Cheerleaders Kathleen Turk, Noncy Davis, Barbara Tracey, Saran Refers 7th Grade Cheerleaders Ruth Griefer, Suzie Greenhoe, Luann Harger, Carol Clevcnger 9th Grade Cheerleaders Margie Thomas, Kay Galbreath, Suzie Garns, Clarence Frantz (standing) 1 109 The Noon Activities Club sells tickets to the noon movies, which so many enjoy. After a hard day ' s work at school students board their bus. Candy sales, sponsored by the Jr. High Student Council, are a treat to those who buy and a profit for the organiza- tion. 110 Junior High Activities This typical Jr. High Dance is sponsored by the Student Council. The happy faces show that this auditorium program must be entertaining. in Advertising COR. THIRD 6t MAIN ST. CASH OR CREDIT WAYNE C. 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Johnson Outboard Motors Niles Craft Boats Marine Supplies Schwinn Bikes Keys Mode — Locks Repaired Hobby Supplies Whizzer and Cushmon Motors Lownmower Sales and Service FULL LINE OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Free Pick-up and Delivery CALL US IF IT CAN BE DONE — WE CAN DO IT I E. Main NILES, MICHIGAN Phone 1515 126 Compliments of The Veni Sweet Shop 228 E. Main — Phone 542 To the Class of ' 55 Congratulations and Best Wishes for a Bright Future from Leo and Ethel Kretchman KRETCHMAN SHEET METAL SHOP 23 No. 2nd Phone 465-W Niles, Michigan Modern Engineering Products Co. Tool - Die Designing - Manufacturing Production Engineering Compliments of — . — . .4. DALBERG MOTORS, INC. OLDSMOBILE 1250 S. nth St. Phone 3336 ..,_.._.._.„_.._.._.„_,._„„_.,,_„„_.._., 1 Success to the Class of 1955 I 1 1 Credit Bureau of Niles, Inc. I 1 311 EAST MAIN I I Phone 1770 I I I 1 i Compliments of 1 1 Garden City Cleaners 1 1 Sta-Nu I ! Cleaning I Phone 817 j 1027 Wayne i 4. . — .„ I I I I 1 i I I I SCHMIDT PACKING COMPANY I I ..-.; I NILES MICHIGAN 127 + — i I Because you like nice things 7 e Tflcief a i S a fre 227 E. MAIN St. Junior, Misses, and Women ' s Apparel WITH BEST WISHES the lit-tle shop LATEST FICTION BEST OF THE CLASSICS INTERESTING GIFTS GREETING CARDS STATIONERY i I I I 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I I 1 I i 305 East Main St. LORK BAKERIES 1709 Oak St. 114 E. Main St. Niles, Michigan Phone 1875 | ] i 1 I I I I Fine Pastries Decorated Cakes and Wedding Cakes a specialty 128 Compliments of NILES MOTOR SALES, INC. 518 South lUh NILES, MICHIGAN BUICK SALES and SERVICE for All Makes of Cars Phone 3344 3345 — + CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO ONE AND ALL hercValue is in ! CASTLE CUT RATE DRUGS I I 1 I I i I I I 1 I 1 I I i I I I I I I 1 I I 103 E. Main Compliments of NILES CRAFT BOATS NILES CABINET CO., INC. 129 Compliments of LYNN ' S DRIVE-IN 10th and Broadway ■•4 if ' 1 TO THE GRADUATES Congratulations and Best Wishes | For 1 A Bright Future I From ! HAROLD KRUEGER and TONY PALENCHAR K-P Electrical Service 19 East Main St. Phone 1356 Compliments of THE FOUR FLAGS HOTEL Compliments of The JUVENILE SHOP Cute Togs for the Toddler 215 East Mam St. MILES Phone 2822 Prop. — Ted N. Abermann For Gracious Dining 130 — „•{. , — „, Compliments of Nu-Woy DRY CLEANERS J. SELLERS, Prop, Niles Phone 860 Buchanan Phone 960 1115 N. Seventh St. COMPLETE FUR STORAGE Compliments of KLiNGLER ' S FROZEN FOOD MART THE HOME OF QUALITY MEATS 1111 Oak Street Compliments of NILES FEED COMPANY Custom Grinding Our Specialty 37 Sycamore St. MICHIGAN BOX and CRATE INC. - • ► Wood and Plywood Boxes Pallets — Wood Specialties Phone 3034 P. O. Box 181 1220 N. 13th St. NILES, MICHIGAN Compliments of CIRCLE FINANCE CO. Phone 3883 104 1 2 No. 2nd Niles, Michigan i NILES GLASS WORKS Phone 2668 AUTO GLASS INSTALLED CHANNELS ACCESSORIES 725 NORTH FIFTH ST. FELIX TOLBERT, Prop. NILES, MICH. 131 .oS.NBNTE£v 2 This is a picture of a career -minded young lady of seventeen. It could be a picture of vou! Many of your scliool mates have already inquired about the possibilities of a future at Michigan Bell. Others are actually working with us now on a part-time basis, looking toward a good career after Graduation. They already have the Seventeen Look. Why not you? Visit our Employment Office soon, won ' t vou? MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY 302 Sycamore 132 Best Wishes to the Class of ' 55 A P SUPER MARKET 102 Second St. NILES, MICHIGAN Pete Rodgers, Mgr. NIEB CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO. CONCRETE BLOCKS-SPLIT ROCK EXCAVATING SEPTIC TANKS AND GREASE TRAPS SAND - GRAVEL - CEMENT - MORTAR READY — MIX U.S. 31 and Fort Street Phone 1511 133 1 CONGRATULATIONS 1 i PflfiUlflLff ' S NILES HOME OWNED DEPARTMENT STORE 219 E. MAIN Phone 1644 , ._. — , SEXTON S Everybody ' s Pointing to tiutpoijit 222 N. Front Phone 1088 134 ' h T Congratulations to the Class of 1955 MICHIGAN MUSHROOM CO. Home of DAWN FRESH PRODUCTS Compliments of 31 GRILL Phone 3657J U. S. 31 South «E!irf .i 4r-OTiy p nr7iT-j t- wfl- 5 -.. - s P p l CONGRATULATIONS Qs ' JEWELRY The Store That is Built on Honesty 135 A Blossom a Day Keeps Gloom Away EAST MAIN GARDENS 1521 E. Main St. Phone 1018 SARLEY HEATING COMPANY INC. TIMKEN PREMIER BRYANT I GAS AND OIL HEATING 1 Phone 100 Niles, Michigan Compliments of Dave Lowe ROYAL DRUG CO. Richard Comp, Druggist Four Flags Corner Niles, Michigan + + Compliments of THE COACH HOUSE Compliments of The WHISTLE STOP CAFE OPEN 24 HRS. A DAY 1001 Broadway I I 412 Wayne St. I Compliments of KROGERS SUPER MARKET Niles, Michigan You ' ll Enjoy Shopping AT CONTOIS HARDWARE A I N TS t WALLPA ' PCR | ■imi, ' ,tii;ii I II 1 1 1 1 ■ ! 1 1 ■■ , — . + + . — . — . — . — . — _._.._. .._. — 4. 136 Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 I I I I I I . . — . + Fort ' Street Welding Shop I I I I I I i I I I I I General and Portable Welding Best Wishes to the Class of ' 55 SPIN-IT RECORD SHOP RECORDS and RECORD PLAYERS 790 Forf St. I j 460 E. Main St. Phone 3690 J | I I I I I i Phone 3358 + THORNTON ELECTRIC 1340 East Main Niles, Michigan Best Wishes to the Class of ' 55 4. — . . , , MAU ASSOCIATES 404 Cedar Street Phone 1464 NILES, MICHIGAN 137 -.ui KAWNEER ' S NEW PLANT ON THIRD STREET, NILES As the foremost producer of Architectural Metal Products, Kawneer is constantly growing and de- veloping. This progress depends to a large extent on attracting young people of Niles to work with us. Visit us to discuss how you can develop a skilled trade or position in our Executive Offices. if awnee f EXECUTIVE OFFICES, NILES, MICHIGAN ARCHITECTURAL METAL PRODUCTS Factories: Niles, Michigan Berkeley, Calif. Lexington - Cynthiano, Ky. Toronto, Ontario, Canada 138 Compliments of 0. J. STEINER PLUMBING HEATING CO. PLUMBING SUPPLIES Phone 1161 215 N. Ninth St. + Compliments of The STANDARD OIL CO. L. C. HARRISON, Resident Agent 123 Marmont St. Phone 316-W + Compliments of MAUSER ' S Quality Meats NILES WASTE PAPER COMPANY NILES, MICHIGAN PAPER MILL SUPPLIES IRON 853 N. Front Phones 236-237 Best Wishes for Success to the Class of 1955 -« • ► Neil Motor Soles, Inc. Your Friendly Ford Dealer 117 Sycomore Phone 2535 Used Car Dept. 1203 S. Eleventh Phone 1696 -ir +.. i. 139 Congratulations to the Class of 1955 BEST WISHES FOR YOUR HAPPINESS and SUCCESS FRENCH PAPER COMPANY Established 1871 ...... NILES — — — MICHIGAN Compliments of Compliments of E. T. C. Inc. Manufacturers of Electrical Supplies NILES AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 1 549 Lake St. 1 Phone 3400 I 312 N. Front St. Phone 2156 ,1,1 ,1,1 1.,. ILL i„i :,tp .|..i ,111 nil nij HI, Mil nri nn no nu nn nu ui, nn in n, rr .ij Open Thurs. Fri. Eve. Rozella ' s Beauty Clinic (formerly MaBELLES ' ) Complete Beauty Service Six Expert Operators ,_.._.._.._.._.._.._._.._.._.._.._.._.«_.._.._„« — +.. Compliments of Tony ' s I G A 1451 Lake St. GROCERIES MEAT 7 Day Service 140 McComb Motor Safes MERCURY SALES SERVICE BROADWAY AT SECOND ST. NILES Phone 3200 Cor gratulations 7%- ' fudlo TO THE CLASS OF ' 55 QUICK ' S GROCERY 17th and Oak 141 [. _ — — . U ■■ .. .—.—.. .  _ ■__„_ _„_ __. M_- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS of 1955 TYLEi mnmrn (omaton 142 Compliments of BROWN ' S BOWLING LANES NILES, MICHIGAN Phone 1368 530 South nth St. on U. S. 31 CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES fo the CLASS OF 1955 EASTON ' S GROCERY QUALITY FOODS and MEATS A COMPLETE LINE OF BORDEN ' S DAIRY PRODUCTS Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 NILES DAILY STAR 143 CONGRATULATIONS WE WISH YOU EVERY SUCCESS IN YOUR LIFE ' S WORK DAVIS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. NILES, MICHIGAN PRODUCTS FOR AMERICA ' S BETTER MOBILE HOMES Compliments of „_„,_„ . — . — , 4 The Miles Lumber Company Lumber - Coal - Builders Si ipplies PHONE 6 314 FRONT ST. NILES „„_.._„„_„,_„_.. „._, — ,._.._.,_ 144 Compliments of RAY C. BIEK Roofing - Siding - Heating Sheet Metal - • ► 715 CLAY PHONE 1024 Generators Shock Absorbers Bearings A. C. Fuel Pumps Johnson Car Plate A. P. Mufflers Pins Fitted RIDGE CO. 220 No. Front Niles j Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 SOUTH BEND ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPING CO. Congratulations to the Class of ' 55 ANDERSON ' S ROVni BLU6 2 BRnnovujine GROCeRV FOOD mflRT 1133 No. Front St. STORES 1906 So. 11th at Bell Road Phone 402 Phone 2417 145 Plan now to have ready cash when you need it. Face the future confidently . . . comfortably. We ' ll show you our plan for greater earnings on savings with complete safety. • SAVINGS INSURED TO $10,000 • ABOVE AVERAGE EARNINGS • READILY AVAILABLE YOUR SCHOOL SAVINGS HEADQUARTERS NILES FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION 306 EAST MAIN ST. 146 PENNErS W0% l aiue . Quality first! No more doubtful values! That ' s the ultimatum of today ' s wise shopper. Penney ' s endorses this movement. We put quality first because it ' s good common sense. Our success is built on it. And because we intend to operate for years and years to come — we ' ve no intention now of abandoning our rigid standards. Low prices appeal to us, of course. Penney ' s is always searching them out and presenting them to you daily. But — ALWAYS — quality is the distinguishing factor. One hundred per cent is our ideal — and Penney values must NEVER fail to measure up to it. J. C. PENNEY CO., INC. NILES, MICHIGAN 147 Compliments of Wayne Lumber Co. SPONSORS OF OAK MANOR Featuring 2, 3, 4, Bedroom Homes With and Without Basements F. H. A. and C. I. Loans Also Headquarters For COMPLETE LINE OF BUILDING MATERIALS Authorized Sales Agent— UNDERWOOD TYPEV R ITERS— 5UNDSTRAND Adding Machines New UNDERWOOD 150 SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES WE RENT - - REPAIR — BUY — SELL PORTABLE — STAr DARD — ELECTRIC TYPEWRITERS 3 Months ' Rental Applied on Purchase tjsiNESS EQUIPMENT B® ' 422 E. Main St. Phone 3285 148 ■+ + I Compliments of Whitcomb Fuel Co. I I 507 Wayne St. 1 COAL - STOKERS Phone 321 More For Your Dollar MOREY HARDWARE 217 E. Main St. I ' No place is complete ! without trees. I I A home without trees is charmless; 1 A rood without trees is shadeless; I A pork without trees is purposeless; I A COUNTRY WITHOUT j TREES IS HOPELESS. I 1 Best Wishes to the Class of ' 55 I I I Tree Work Without I Guess Work 1 I Tri-S+a+e Tree Service I i 36 N. State St. Phone 910 1 I NILES, MICHIGAN 1 I ..cibsTBifos. Complete Home Furnishings NILES, MICHIGAN PIFER FUNERAL HOME - • ► SKYWAY and HIGHWAY AMBULANCE SERVICE 521 E. Main Phone 10-W a ? Compliments of NILES ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS Funk Bros. E. H. Bud Rifenberg Miars Miars Lloyd H. Krueger Agency Cordon R. Ferguson Co. Richter Agency, Inc. Jock Schick Co. .._.. 4. 150 Congratulotions to the Class of ' 55 Tb Uik Milk lfin JteoLtU NILES MILK DEALERS ASSOCIATION ;r5i „„ „„ „„ „„ , 4,,, , CUSTOM GARAGE INC. I I OUR COMPLIMENTS TO THE GRADUATES 604 N. Second — Phone 666 NILES, MICHIGAN Eng Merson Red Holcomb LONG ' S FLOWERS AND GIFTS 206 E. Main i YOUR FRIENDLY STORE Best Wishes to the Class of ' 55 nao ( fu?ft0y zc4, FIFTH SYCAMORE PHONE 3360 1152 I Watches - Diamonds - Jewelry I Terms if desired | CARL ' S JEWELRY STORE - • ► Corner of Main and Second St. Buy For A Lifetime J. C. Morden - Realtor 16 No. 3rd St. ! Phone 397 | 1 NILES, MICHIGAN DROLET ' S MciU Oin PUnmactf Visit our modern prescription department 3 MINUTES FROM HIGH SCHOOL CAR FERRY — SCHOOL SUPPLIES I ' iiiiiiffii 154 i. . „._,„ Niles Laundry and Cleaning LAUNDRY 1 DRY CLEANING 1 ! M • ► Home of PERM-A-KLEEN DRY CLEANING ■ • ► Phone 1123 411 N. Second FANS Mechanically Minded? Best Wishes to the Class of ' 55 For Continued Success from GARDEN CITY FAN COMPANY Manufacturers since 1879 BLOWERS Excellent Possibilities for YOUR FUTURE— See us at 801 N 8th St Mode in Niles, Michigan and shipped throughout the World Garden City Fans 155 Best Wishes and Success To the 1955 Graduates MALONE INDUSTRIES, INC. HOME BUILDERS 1002 No. 16 h Sf. For the best in cam- eras and equipment I end the most com- j plete lines. J JONES PHOTO SUPPLY 113 N. Third — Phone 91 7W Cameras are our business, not a side line. BARD BORST — NEW OWNER 156 I I 1 I WESTERN TIRE AUTO STORE Everything for The Motorist 120 Eleventh St. Niles, Michigan George Skalecki (Prop.) 4. i THE NILES PRINTING I I COMPANY Student Name Cards Persona l Stationery 221 N. Fourth Phone 992 THOMAS DRIVE-IN ' For Refreshment ' s Soke ' SUCCESS To the Class of 1955 Compliments of NILES STEEL TANK CO. • • • MICHIGAN 157 158 Niles Professional Men PHYSICIANS FATTIC, GARRETT PESHKA SCOTT MOORE St. loscph St. Phone 1200 107 N. Second St. Phone 1015 RUSSELL T. HART MEDICAL CENTER 7 South Seventh Phone 2188 (HERSHEY, HOLT, LANDGRAF b STRAYERl 122 Grant Phone 2520 LAWYERS CASPER R. GRATHWOHL WHITE, KLUTE WHITE 224 N. Fourth St. Phone 26 First National BIdg. Phone 217 DONAHUE DREW KEITH BALL Sycamore b 3rd Phone 1422 Blackmond BIdg. Phone 1044 BURNS, MOLLISON HADSELL )OSEPH N, LOW 311 E. Main St. Phone 122 Masonic Temple BIdg. Phone 3623 TOM CAIN, |R. 302 Broadway Phone 1505 DENTISTS ROBERT G. TURNER R. ). KULIS Ready Theater BIdg. Phone 507-W Van Riper BIdg. Phone 758 CLIFFORD SHUGARS W. ). CUNNINGHAM 18 N. Fourth St. Phone 2242 W. K. KASLER Friday BIdg. Phone 2296 E. R. RUTHSATZ ' Kling BIdg. Phone 801 -W WARREN F. MARTIN Blackmond BIdg. Phone 1405 PAUL T. LEONARD Ritenburg BIdg. Phone 625-W |. M. MUNRO 306 E. Main St. Phone 605 OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS GAIL STEINER D. L. DILL 18 N. Fourth St. Phone 353 Van Riper BIdg. Phone 913-W OPTOMETRISTS TONI TODD HAROLD H. SIEGEL 16 N. Third Phone 1555-W 104 ' 2 N. Second St. Phone 207 Visual Training CHIROPRACTORS MAX KASLER S. L. RICE, DC. 520 E. Main St. Phone 1036 527 E. Main St. Phone 286 CHIROPODISTS THOMAS J. WOODFORD LAVERNE W. BLANK HOMER L. WILLIAMS 12 N. Fourth St. Phone 2462-W Van Riper BIdg. Phone 1670-W VETERINARIANS W. T. GRAHAM K. H. ERASER 43 Ferry Phone 1-W 2204 Yankee Phone 599 ARCHITECT A.I.A. EDWARD R. DUFFIELD 302 Sycamore Phone 2517 159 HATFIELD ' S FARM STORE 1 FEEDS — SEEDS — FARM SUPPLIES { 319 N. Front St. — Phone 1606 f AUTOGRAPHS 160 b.