North Branch High School - Bronconian Yearbook (North Branch, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1954 volume:

7 ft -s' 7 s' I Vt ■ ' , -J' iK. i ■ - ' v ,: -• . ■� w ' “ if . ; - •¥ B T TT i ,J? v r v JLi , - ; hr m ♦ iS « P� ik _ H� .-- ZM . r- ■ - 3 r-.- . . Published by The Annual Staff North Branch High School North Branch, Michigan Dedication With great respect the Bronconian Staff gratefully dedicate this 1954 Bronconian to our Superintendent, Mr. Wesley Clayton, in appreciation for his willing service and faithful efforts which have contributed so much to the growth of North Branch High School. The Bronconian Staff Mr. C. Wesley Clayton, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Marion, and Mr. Fike Superintendent Mr. C. Wesley Clayton B.S. Central Michigan College of Education, M. A. Univer- sity of Michigan My Hearty Congratulations to the Seniors of 1954 You have learned or attempted to learn a great number of things during your 13 years of formal school instruction. You now enter the school of hard knocks where most of your learn- ing will depend upon how easily and well you receive, learn and bounce back from setbacks, discouragement, failures, and successes. You will find that everything depends upon you as an in- dividual. Your parents, teachers and friends have helped and protected you up until now. Now it is up to you. I hope and have every reason to believe that you will be a builder rather than a wrecker as the following poem portrays: BUILDERS OR WRECKERS? I watched them tearing a building down, A gang of men in a busy town; With a ho-heave-ho and a lusty yell They swung a beam and the side wall fell. I asked the foreman Are these men skilled? He gave a laugh and said; No, indeed! Just unskilled labor is all I need. I can easily wreck in a day or two What builders have taken a year to do! And I thought to myself as I went my way. Which of these roles have I tried to play? Am I a builder who works with care. Measuring life by rule and square? Am I shaping my deeds to a well made plan. Patiently doing the best I can? Or am I a wrecker who walks the town Content with the labor of tearing down? — Author Unknown Sincerely Mr. Clayto MR. ALBERT W. STICKLE- A.B. Sr. High School Principal Central Michigan College of Education, Michigan State Normal College, University of Kansas- Adv. Mathematics Much of the world's beauty, truth, and inspiration is to be found in good poetry. The study of poetry and the memorization of the best will give our boys and girls a new birth of understanding of that beauty, truth, and inspiration given to our world by the greatest poets-of all ages. (For instance from THE BRIDGE BUILDER) The Builder lifted his old gray head Good Friend I have gone this way he said. But there followeth after me to-day, A youth whose feet must go this way. This chasm has held no fear for me But to him it may a pitfall be. He too must cross it in the Twilight dim So you see I'm building the bridge for him. Mr. Stickle MR. GERALD K. SIELSKI Junior High Principal History, Coach Central Michigan College of Education I suppose that to many the Annual, on the face of it, means pictures, pictures that will increase in significance as the years go by, a treasure house of memories made visible, and thereby kept fresh. The Annual also means Graduation, and Graduation time is a period of mixed emotions. It spells at one and the same time the contraries of beginning and end-- the end of four years of High School and the beginning of other and, no doubt, more varied endeavors. However that may be, the graduates of North Branch High School will always be graduates of North Branch High School, but the quality of their nearness to each other and the School will never be quite the same. A line from one of the great English writers comes to mind in which one character says to another: May our partings be as numerous as the stars of the sky.” An odd way to put it. One would think, until one remembers that there cannot be many partings with- out many meetings. So I say, then: May our partings be as numerous as the stars of the sky!” MR. SIELSKI CHARLES ASBURY History Guidance Director University of Michigan; B. A. MISS GERTRUDE HARTLEY Junior High Social Studies B. S. A. M. Still water Okla. Central Michigan College of Education MISS ELIZABETH BANKS Engl i sh Western Michiqan College of Education; M. A. MISS BERTHA W. HOCKING Commerical Subjects B. S. Nebraska State University; Central Michigan College of Education University of Michigan; JOHN R. CHURCH Band and Glee Clubs Life Certificate High S chool Faculty EDWARD C. KREPPS Shop B.Sc Central Michigan College of Education HOMER LEGREE Science, Driver Training George Pepperdine College A. B. DONALD E. MARSHALL W. History Coach Michigan State College LESLIE PESEK Agriculture B.S. Michigan State Life Certificate. Smith Hughes Vocational Teaching Certificate M. S. Ohio State University FRANK THOMAS Biology, Physical Education Football, Track Testing Director Michigan State College; B.S. MRS. PAULINE MEISEL Art, English University of Washington B. A. ALFRED SHAW English, Latin University of Ontario; A.B. Michigan State Normal; A.B. MISS MARIE SHUDRA Commerce Central Michigan College of Education B.S. MISS JUANITA STARK Math, Algebra Michigan State Normal B. A. MRS. BETTY VIELE Home Economics Michigan State College B.S. JACK VINCENT Math., Seventh Eighth Grades Basketball and Baseball Coach Athletic Director Central Michigan College of Education SENIORS OF 1954 School is a good thing but why work it to death. Basketball........................4 Football........................ 3 Track ............................. Varsity Club....................... F.F.A.............................. MARYLIN CHAMBERS My worries have just begun. Cheerleader ...................... Minstrel.......................... Band ..........................2 Chorus........................... F.H.A............................. A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. F.F.A..........................4 Jr. Play......................... Sr. Play................... . . . ROBERT CICHORACKI RICHARD COLLINS Then he would talk, and man how he could talk. Footbal I...................... 2 Track ............................. Math Club .....................2 Varsity Club....................3 F.F.A.............................. Annual Staff..................... RICHARD BARD What’s worse than study? Football .••••••••••• Varsity Club......... F.F.A................ JOHN CURELL A likable lad with likable ways. Football .•••.•• Basketball Cross Country . . . Minstrel • 1 Student Council . . ... . Annual Staff . . . . Sr. Play - 2 CHARLES BRAIDWOOD I don’t like to study, it weakens my eyes. Basketball.......................... Basebal I........................... Track ......................... 2 Cross Country....................] Varsity Club.....................3 DALE DODDS An innocent face, but you never can tell. Chorus.......................... 4 Minstrel ........................... Football .........................4 Baseball ........................... Track ............................2 Pep Band............................. Band ............................... Math Club ...................... 2 Jr. Play.......................... Sr. Play....................... Annual Staff BEVERLY BUCK Not a care in the world. F.H.A.........................1 Band........•••••.............1 Library ......................3 MARY ELLEN DODDS She is merry, she is shy, and there’s mischief in her eye. Chorus .........................3 Math Club ......................2 F.H.A...........................2 Band.......................... ] Minstrel........................2 RAYMOND ECKHART A willing heart and a ready hand. F.F.A...........................1 Math Club.......................1 Minstrel........................1 Chorus .........................1 JEAN ANN HALLOCK Calm yourself. I've never been serious. serious. Band.......................... 4 Chorus........................ 4 Pep Band ..................... 2 F.H.A............................. BETTY FERKOWICZ A quiet nature--but mischief lurks beneath. Band..........................3 F.H.A.........................2 Math Club .••••••.............2 Annual Staff VIRGINIA HARE Silence is Golden, but who wants to be quiet. Library ...................... , 3 Band............................... Pep Band........................... Minstrel . ......................... Jr. Play ..................... Sr. Play....................... Annual Staff FRANK FLYNN Bashful Joe, say no moe. F.F.A..........................4 Football.......................1 Band •••••............... . . . 4 Basketball • • • • ............1 Annual Staff BETTY HARMON A quiet little girl, when sleeping. Chorus .........................3 F.H.A.............................. Library • • • • ................1 FILENA FRICKE Vivacious, loquacious, audacious flirtatious—this gal. Jr. Play........................... Sr. PI ay.......................... Minstrel....................... 4 Chorus ........................ 4 Band.............................4 Pep Band.........................] F.H.A............................2 Class Officer.................. 3 MYRNA HARRIS As quiet and inconspicuous as a world war. Jr. Play........................... Band..............................2 Minstrel ....................... 4 Chorus............................4 F.H.A.............................2 Math Club • .................... 1 Class Officer ....................1 Student Council...................1 SHIRLY HEBBERD I can always sing if I can quit laughing long enough. Band..........................4 Pep Band......................4 Chorus .......................1 GLENN GRINNELL No one knows it, but I am naturally bashful. Jr. Play.......................... Annual Staff...................... Math Club ..................... 2 Band .......................... 3 Pep Band ....................... 9 DONALD HAGEMEISTER My jitney is of the dependable type. It knows when to break down. F.F.A........................4 Boxing........................ Better men have been born, but I doubt it. Basketbal I.......................4 Baseball..........................4 Cross Country.....................1 Varsity Club......................2 GARY HOFFMAN A PATTY JACOT Success is the fruit of labor. F.H.A..................... Library.................] THOMAS JOLICOEUR There's light enough for what I've got to do. Band...........................4 F.F.A..........................4 Football.......................2 Basketball.....................1 Varsity Club •••••••••.........2 Sometimes glad, sometimes sad, sometimes mischievous, but never bad. Sr. P1 ay Band Chorus a Minstrel 0 Class Officer Student Council . . . . t t Math Club t , ELSIE KELLY HAROLD KNOX Walking is not a lost art; one must get to the garage somehow. Track ...................... , | F.F.A............................... Chorus.............................. Minstrel............................ I do work, even if you never saw me doing anythingl Baseball ........................... Band........................... 4 Chorus ........................ 3 Minstrel.........................3 Math Club........................... F.F.A............................... Annual Staff DELORES LANGE Never a harsh word spoken; with life she is content. Band........................ Chorus............. ........ Minstrel ....... .4, , , , F.H.A.............. JOHN KRUSCHINSKI MONA KAY KLAUKA If you can't do it,Mona Kay can. Jr. Play ............... Sr. Play ............... Annual Staff................ F.H.A................. RALPH KLAUKA Being good is on awful tiring job. Track............................ F.F.A...........................[t Annual Staff..................... EDWARD LaVALLEY When I was young, I thought money was every thing; now I know it is. Basketball ......................3 Baseball.........................2 Football ........................1 Cross Country ...................1 F.F.A............................1 WILLIAM LAUR Often has he burned the midnight oil; but never for study. Football.......................... Band ..........................4 Varsity Club ..................3 Minstrel.......................3 Chorus............................ Track ............................ Pep Band.......................2 GEORGE KNOX I don't think that I'm handsome, but what's my opinion against forty girls. Baseball • • . • ................4 Class Officer .............. . . . 1 F.F.A............................1 ELLEN LAW You couldn't call her bashful. Jr. Play.................... Sr. Play ................... Annual Staff........... Band........................ Math Club................... Chorus...................... Minstrel ...... 4 2 1 1 BETH McNISH Why hurry when tomorrow is on the way. Band ...........................4 Chorus......................... Minstrel .......................3 Pep Band........................2 F.H.A...........................2 Math Club ......................2 Sr. Play......................... SHIRLEY O'BRIEN Something between a hindrance and a help. F.H.A..........................3 LEONARD MALAK It isn't what you do, It's what you get away with. Baseball.........................2 Track ...........................1 Math Club...................... 1 Jr. Play.......................... Annual Staff. ANN MARIE O'ROURKE Dynamite comes in small packages. Band.............................4 Chorus ..........................4 Minstrel.........................3 F.H.A............................2 JACK MILLER There’s a farm in his future. Football ........................1 F.F.A............................... MARVON PAYNE I have a mind of my own, some where? Sr. Play........................ Band ...........................4 Pep Band.................... 2 Chorus............................. Minstrel........................... Math Club.......................2 F.F.A.............................. SALLY MOORE There must be a lot In me; nothing ever comes out. Band........................ 4 Pep Bard •••.........,,,.2 Chorus.................... 2 F.H.A.................. . . .2 Math Club...,, ........ , . . o Library.......................j Annual Staff ........ SHIRLEY RAGATZ Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we have a test. Cheerleader .....................3 F.H.A............................... Band............................... Chorus . ........................4 Library ........................ 2 Minstrel.........................3 GENEVIEVE NELLENBACK I haven’t long to live— single. Band .................... 3 Chorus .................... o p-h.a..........:::::::::: 3 Library...................... CARL O’BRIEN Make him a great man, but do it si owl y. Math Club . ........ WALTER RAGATZ He aroused, turned the page and dropped back to sleep. F.F.A.............................. Basketball.................... 1 Football -.................... . 2 Annual Staff..................... JOANNE REPIC Peppy and full of fun, fine company for everyone. Cheerleader ........................ Sr. Play......................... F.H.A............................... Band................................ Chorus ......................... 4 Minstrel............................ Class Officer....................... Library ............................ BARBARA RHEIN A small spark can make an awful big fire. F.H.A..........................2 Skating Club...................3 Hall Monitors .................2 MARGARET SKWIRSK JACQUELINE RICHARDS She often burned the mid-night oil; but sad to say it was not for toil. Jr. Play........................... Sr. Play........................... F.H.A.....................2 Band......................3 Chorus....................4 Minstrel .•••••••••••••••.4 JOSEPH SKWIRSK NANCY ROBINSON Laughing at this and laughing at that, yet nobody knows what she's laughing at. F.H.A...........................2 Library .................... , . 1 Math Club.......................2 EVA SMITH It's fun to study. I'll bet. Chorus..........................4 F.H.A...........................4 A farmer’s life is a merry, merry life. F.F.A.............................1 “Silence never betrays you. Li brary..................... 1 JOSEPH RUHLMAN Loads of wealth and oceans of cheer. Pretty girls a million a year. Baseball.......................... 4 F. F. A.......................... 4 Cl ass Officer.....................2 Student Council....................2 Varsity Club.......................3 Jr. Play............................ Annual Staff........................ FRED SMITH JR. If business interferes with pleasure, cut out the business. Baseball..............•••••••••3 Basketball................... 3 Football .................... 2 Track ....................... 1 Cross Country..................1 STANLEY SCHANK The world doesn't always recognize its greatest men. Basketball..................... 3 Baseball....................... 2 Math Club........................1 ELIZABETH SCHLAUD Smile and the whole world smiles with you. Library ........................... Chorus............................ Minstrel ...................... 3 Band......................... g Jr. Play ................ F.H.A......................... 2 SHIRLEY SNOW How could I live without men. Chorus......................... 3 Minstrel .......................3 F.H.A............................... Sr. Play .............. He always manages to talk his way out of it. Track.......................... g Football....................... o f.f.a...................... Varsity Club.....................3 DAVID SNOVER ROY STIGLISH DUANE STEVENS DONNA STRAUEL He had a far away look in his eyes. He was looking at his feet. If silence were golden, I'd be a mill ionaire. F.H.A.............................2 Math Club.........................1 Annual Staff........... • ........ The links of friendship are never broken until they are too weak to be mended. Sr. Play.................... • • • • F.F.A.............................1 Class Officer ....................1 Math Club.........................2 THOMAS WATSON A big bold man am I. F.F.A............................2 ALVIN WEIGEL I want to be bashful, but the girls won’t I et me. Baseball ..........................4 Varsity Club.......................3 Math Club • . • • .................2 F. F. A............................1 Sr. Play . . . Annual Staff ELDON WEIGEL We hear a sneeze and here’s Hay- Fever. Football...........................3 Varsity Club.......................3 F. F. A............................3 Track .............................1 DOUGLAS STRAUEL He likes work, it fascinates him. He can sit and look at it for hours. Footbal I ........ ..........3 Track ...................... 3 F.F.A.......................... Varsity Club................... WILLIAM WESTON Many a man would turn over a new leaf, if he could only tear out some of the old pages. Basketball........................3 Football..........................2 Track ............................1 LUCILLE WEINGARTZ A giggle, a splash of wit, and a merry smile. Chorus..........................4 Band............................3 Minstrel........................3 Library ........................3 F.H.A...........................2 Class Officer ..................1 Student Council . ..............1 Speech .........................1 Jr. Play.................... RICHARD TALCOTT You can tell him by the noise; he doesn't make. Track........................ 4 Footbal I......................2 F.F.A..........................1 ANN WILLETT If words were wind, I'd be a cyclone! Chorus ................... .... 3 Minstrel.......................1 F.H.A..........................2 Sure, I'll do it, just give me time. Band..............................4 Chorus ......................... 3 Minstrel..........................3 Pep Band.................. • • • • 2 F.H.A.............................2 Library ...................... ] Jr. Play.......................... HUGH WNUK I got a “Hot Rod Ford and a two doll ar bil I. F.F.A............................4 Class Officer ...................1 SeniorClass Officers F. Fricke, Miss Banks, P. Ruhlman, H. Wnuk, Mr. Asbury, E, Kelly Class Will CLASS WILL OF 1954 Wo, the Senior Class of 1954, of North Branch High School being of illegal age and unsound mind declare this our last will and testament, written in a state of unconsciousness. It is our solemn duty to call on you to hear the last will and testament of the Senior Class of 1954. First of all the Senior Class wills their sponsors to the Junior Class. Also to the Juniors we leave our empty vault to keep all their money in. Dan Adamic wills his size 14 shoes to Marian Gural. Jean Bacon wills her waistline to Jerry Jamison. Barbara Baker and Beverly Buck will their ability to dance to Jerry Schlaud. Richard Bard wills his one arm driving to Dick Griffin. Charles Braidwood and Walter Ragatz will their place in the lunch line to Duane Dodds. Marylin Chambers and Fred Smith will their ability to skip school to Jerry Schutz. Bob Cichoracki wills his heavy dates to Junior Adams. Dick Collins wills his nickname Mouthy” to Eugene Howard. John Curell wills his wavy hair to Mary Jo Wilson in hopes she will put it in good use. Dale Dodds and John Kruschinski will their encyclopedic minds to Kenneth Chambers. Mary Ellen Dodds and Genevieve Nellenbach will their diamonds to Dorald Giddings. Ray Echardt and Mona Kaye Klauka will their politeness to Ward Thompson. Betty Ferkowicz wills her speedy Mercury to Wanda Toles. Frank Flynn and Tom Jolicoeur will their friendship to Dale Mousey Weigel. Felina Fricke wills her ability to get ready on time to Darlene Hayden. Glenn Grinnell wills his ability to get around in the dark to Elzoria Anderson. Don Hagemiester wills his ability to have two girls at the same time to Raymond Wilson. Jean Anne Hallock wills her piddiddle experience to John Koteskey. Betty Harmon and Nancy Robinson will their extra dates to Barbara Tater. Virginia Hare wills her acting ability to Elaine Snover. Myrna Harris wills her quiet ways to Francis Morey. Shirley Hebberd wills her witty remarks to Leona DeGrow. Gary Hoffman wills to Barbara Dearing his late nights. Pat Jacot wills her ability to keep slim to Lyle Murray. Elsie Kelly wills to Janice Curell her figure which she displays soproudly. Ralph Klauka wills his I ove for farm life to Bruce Matthews. George Knox wills his love of math to Max Fowler. Harold Knox wills his cheerfulness to Ella Blackmer. Dolores Lange and Ann Marie O'Rourke will their government books to Kenny Sowles so he will study twice as hard. Ed LaValley wills his extra muscles to Mary Ellen Kennedy. Bill Laur wills his Captain star to Karl Fike. Ellen Law wills her height to Rita Carter. Beth McNish wills her nickname Breathless” to Bob Bean. Leonard Malak wills all of his good times and hayrides to Virgil Horton. Jack Miller and Dick Talcott will their manly voice to Thelma Weigel. Sally Moore wills her neat appearance to Ronald Kozlowski. Carl O'Brien wills his physique to Dean Hilts. Shirley O'Brien wills her A's in bookkeeping to George Cumper. Marvon Payne wills his trumpet to Barbara Baroboll. Shirley Ragatz wills her ability to sleep in class to any Junior who needs it. Joann Repic wills her cheering ability to Mary Jane Naracon. Barbara Rhein wills her box of love letters to Helen Brunett. Pat Ruhlman wills his perfect school attendance to Jean Schueneman. Stanley Schank wills his freckles to Sue Jacot. Elizabeth Schlaud wills her natural blonde hair to Harlene Boyle. Joseph Skwirsk wills his ability in football to Gene Brodt. Margaret Skwirsk and Donna Strauel will their ability in sports to Ruth Ann O’Neal. Eva Smith wills her date calendar to Wayne Toles. Dave Snover wills his ability to demonstrate the automatic washer in the Home Ec. room to Virginia Evans. Shirley Snow wills her flirting ways to Jim Sutphen. Duane Stevens wills his red hair to Pat Cruz. Roy Stiglich wills his singing ability to Phillip Olekszyk. Doug Strauel wills his undying energy as an Ag. student to Dale O'Brien. Pauline Strewer wills her ability to hook a man to Phyllis Bard. Tom Watson wills his studious ways to Dave Barry. Alvin Weigel wills his smile to Tom Spencer. Eldon Weigel wills his shyness to DeAnn Hoffman. Bill Westen wills his ability to get a steady girl to Gordon Hilts. Lucille Weingartz wills her talking conscience that tells her to get home before 5:30 A.M. to Jean Wilson. Ann Will«t wills her curls to Hulbert June. Hugh Wnuk wills his driving ability to Gerald Talcott. Any person attempting to refuse, destroy, change, or return this illegal document will be given the maximum term at hard labor by the court that is in session at any soda fountain. Class Prophecy Don Adamic, Who was a star at sports, is now traveling cross country modeling shorts! Jean Bacon, the gal with an ambition to work, is now washing dishes as a soda fountain jerk. Richard Bard, who always had an eye for girls, has now given them up and instead dives for pearls. Chuck Braidwood, the class joker true, is now perfecting a stickyless glue. Beverly Buck, who was witty-but slow, is now in Bermuda with the U. S. 0. Morylin Chambers had trouble shifting in our Drivers Training Class, she is now shifting sweethearts, how long will one last? Bob Cichoracki, the Cop from all our plays, is expecting Joe Fridays job one of these days. Barbara Baker, who went dancing all the time, is now doing the jitterbug, at Hollywood and Vine. Dick Collins, who was voted Best Salesman in the whole U.S.A.”, which all goes to show talking abilities can pay! Dale Dodds, who in our play portrayed a tramp, is now pictured on a half a cent stamp. Mary Ellen Dodds, who became engaged in school, is now teaching her 10 Children the good Golden Rule. Ray Eckhardt, who has a hard to spell name, is now on television acquiring his fame. Frank Flynn, who had the smallest and fastest car, has exchanged it for a halo and now watches from afar. Betty Ferkowicz, a wizzard in school, now teaches her children how to play pool! Filena Fricke, the gal with the figure, is now in the movies opposite Trigger. Glenn Grinnell, who was such s fun maker, has recently become the village undertaker! Nancy Robinson, who was full of laughs, is now in Hollywood seeking autographs. There was a boy in our class named Dave Snover, who now lives in the hills with his best friend Rover. Hugh Wnuk who liked his cars, is now ready to “blast” off to Mars. Tom Jolicouer, who liked to ride horses, has now joined up with the Armed Forces. Lucie Weingartz, who has a long name, is now yodeling on the radio, gaining her fame. Donna Strauel, who took Home Economics to learn to sew, is now working in a bakery rolling in dough. Ann Willett, who loves ice skating, thought she would stay single so she could keep on dating. Doug Strauel, who was in the cross-country race, is now married to Barb and is running at a much slower pace. Alvin Weigel, who was always a flirt, is now in Hawaii modeling a grass skirt. Don Hagemeister, the boy who was always late, now is shipping apples from state to state. Duane Stevens and his red, red hair, now is in Cuba taming black bears. Virginia Hare and her guy named Stan, now are useing the housing plan. Gary Hoffman, who loves his cars, now is in Texas selling fruit jars. Myrna Harris always so bright and gay, now is in California fishing away. Shirley Hebberd and her letters in the the mail, now is riding the Santa Fe Trail. Patty Jacot so quiet and nice, with husband is now exterminating mice. Betty Harmon with boys she never took up, has married five times number six coming up. Elsie Kelly, who loves to talk, now is in Jackson taking a final walk. Mona Kaye Klauka, her parties were so gay, now is the owner of “Hotel Mona Kaye. Ralph Klauka, the boy who had a great dream, sells ice cream in Alaska to those who are in need. George Knox, who does so love blond hair, is now making dye to make it stay there. Harold Knox, always a little guy was he, is captain of his own ship and sailing the seven seas. John Krushinski, a trout he wanted to hook, is now an honorable judge ready to throw the book. Delores Lange, who was voted smart as they come, now teaches children why never to chew bubble gum. Bill Laur, now manager of a store, which makes nothing but thick, steel doors. Ed LaValley, who makes people laugh, is starred now with an eight legged calf. Leonard Malak, to Mars he did wish to go, now is owner of his own “Space Patrol Show. Jackie Richards, who liked to dance, now works in a night club in North Branch. Joe Ruhlman with hair so wavy, is now an admiral in the Spanish Navy. Marvon Payne, who liked to flirt with girls, is now in the back woods chasing squirrels. Joe Skwirsk, who was tall and bold, is now living and growing very old. Fred Smith, who was so handsome, is now being held for fifty cents ransom. Joan Repic, who was so good looking, is now at homo doing her cooking. Shirley Ragatz, who wanted to get married, to the church had to be carried. Sally Moore, who liked to drive a car, is now an Indianapolis speedway star. Walter Ragatz, who could run so fast, ran in the Olympics and came in last. Elizabeth Schlaud with her blond hair is still trying to catch her man by means of a snare. Jean Anne Hallock, who lived in town, is now wearing Queen Elizabeth’s diamond crown. Barbara Rhein, who worked on the school paper, is now working a cookie maker Eva Smith, who lived across the bridge, now lives on a mountain ridge. Margaret Skwirsk, who was so shy, is now learning how to fly. Jack Miller, who liked to drive Fords, is now home on his farm raising gourds. Carl O’Brien, who was a whiz at Math, is now running, a turkish bath. Ann O'Rourke, who was such a good girl, is now a model for Milton Berle. Shirley O'Brien, who was a quiet sort of gal, is now a waitress in the Statler Hotel. Elden Weigel, who is shy of girls, now has a job raising burrows. Genevieve Nellenback, whose nickname is Gen, is now on the radio interviewing men. Dick Talcott, who is a foot-ball wizz, is now M. C. on a T. V. quiz. Pauline Stuewer, who was always with Bill, has now filled out her old maid’s will. Beth McNish, who wanted to lead an exciting life, is now settled down to be Al Moore’s wife. Stan Schank, who took math and knew all the angles, now gives a rough time to whomever he tangles. Shirley Snow, who is now a secretary, is wondering if she will ever marry. Bill Weston, who drove ever so fast, has finally settled down with his wife at last. Tom Watson, who liked to draw, now has his pictures on a museum wall. Roy Stiglich, who was very tall, is now dance instructor at the Stiglich Dance Hall. Class History Freshmen As Freshmen, we were a large group with an enrollment of eighty-seven. We were willing to stick together and plan for the future. During our Freshmen year we helped sponsor the School Fair” in which we did exceptionally well. Every one had a swell time. Some of the griefs that came to our class were the leaving of the following students; Marvin Gural, Helen Schwerin, Lucille Walker, Charles Pakke, Grace Morse, and Frank Skalecki. But to bring cheer again to our class were the entering into our class of, Patsy Marsh, Dorothy Daugherty, Raymond Dove, Our class officers for the year were, Lucille Weingartz as President, Marvon Payne as Vice-president, Jack Miller as Treasurer, Ellen Richards as Secretary, and Donald May- berry as Sergeant of Arms. The sponsors were Robert F. Geiger as First Sponsor and George Grant as second Sponsor. Sophomores In the fall of 51” we started back to school as Sophomores, with Robert Currie and Frank Wheeler as our sponsors. During that year we lost: Clyde Allen, Kathryn Armstrong, Gerald Bush, John Castle, Holly Heath, Patricia Marsh, Mae Thompson, and gained: Jean Bacon, Donald Hagemeister, Patricia Jacot, Carl O'Brien, Shirley Snow, and Marilyn Smith. We sponsored the Freshman initiation, in which we auctioned them off as slaves, and later gave them a party. Our class officers for the year were; President: Myrna Harris, Vice President: Joan Repic, Secretary: John Curell, Treasurer: Filena Fricke. We indulged in several activities at the schoc ’ _f : nrrt money for our class. Juniors We began our Junior year under the sponsorship of Keith Sheldon and Bertha Hocking. With the addition of Mona Kaye Klauka, Kenneth Long, John Hildebrandt, Virginia Hare, and Hugh Wnuk we had the sum of 81 students. Our class officers were Joe Ruhlman as President, George Knox as Vice President, Elsie Kelly as Secretary, and Filena Fricke as Treasurer. During this year we engaged ourselves in a variety of activities. In October we ordered our class rings— Champion in style. We received them on March 25, 1953. We orginated the Sadie Hawkins Dance held on November 21, 1952, in which the gals grabbed the guys”. On March 13, 1953 we produced a very success- ful play, The Boarding House Reach. Then as an honor to the Seniors we gave the Jr. Sr. Prom. We also donated ten dollars to P.A. System. We ended the very active year losing three classmates, Ralph Smith, Mary Smyth, and Kenneth Bruski, thus 78 still remaining in the class. Seniors August 31, school opened and we were very proud that we held the title of being the largest graduating class in the history of North Branch High School. Wo started out the year with a total of 74 students in our class; including a gain of one new student, Barbara Rhein, and a lose of two students, Kenneth Long, and Ellen Richard. Our sponsors of this year were Charles Asbury and Miss Elizabeth Bonks, who did a very excellent job in handling our various class activities. Our class officers were Joe Rulhman as President; Hugh Wnuk, Vice President; Elsie Kelly, Secretary; and Filena Fricke as Treasurer. The school fair was held on September 26, with our class sponsoring dancing, fortune telling, and weight guessing. On October 12 we presented the movies entitled Below the Sahara and Sea Devils at the Burnside Drive-In. November 20 marked the date of our play Grandad Breaks Out , which we will long remember. One of the most important things to happen in our senior year, was the taking of the senior pictures, which came on December 11 and 12. What a hub-bub this caused! The boys gave a skating party in February in honor of the girls for selling the most Christmas cards and magazine subscriptions. A box social was held on February 16 representing St. Valentine's Day. A free entertainment program was given by some of the seniors. In March, the Seniors sponsored a Chicken Dinner at the American Legion Hall with everything being donated by the members of the class, to make money for their trip. When April 30 rolled around it was Mardi Gras time once again for the Seniors. A king and queen were crowned which made it a gala affair. On May 14 the annual Junior-Senior Prom was given by the Juniors in our honor. This was our last formal dance in the colorfully decorated gym of old N. B. H. S. May 24 marked a long awaited date-our Senior Trip. Arriving in Detroit, we boarded the ship The SS North American , our destination being Mackinaw Island. While aboard the ship we enjoyed a Variety Show, various deck activities, and dancing, as we cruised past many river sights that lined the banks and the shore. While on Mackinaw Island we saw many points of interest, such as Skull Cave, Old Fort Mackinaw, and Old Arch Rock. After leaving the Island, we arrived in Chicago where we spent the afternoon sight-seeing and the night in the Sherman Hotel. Tired and very happy we started our homeward journey. Graduation week finally arrived with Baccalaureate Sunday, May 30; and Class Night, Tuesday; June 1. At last, the long awaited evening has arrived when we receive our diplomas with this beloved motto in mind, It's not the way the wind blows, it's the way you set your sails. Giftatory ROBERT CICHORACKI So you can have a lot of fun, we present you with this little gun. BARBARA BAKER To keep you away from fear and harm, we present you with this lucky charm. JEAN BACON To Jeanie who hopes to become rich, we give this spade to dig a ditch. CHARLES BRAIDWOOD For glamorous gals you really go, here’s a picture of Marilyn Monroe. MARYLIN CHAMBERS Because marriage is your goal in life, here's a copy of How to be a Perfect Wife. RICHARD COLLINS All through school you’d talk and jest, here’s a radio, you need a rest. DALE DODDS Because in Trig, you’re such a master, here’s a pencil to make you work faster. MARY ELLEN DODDS From John we know you'll never roam, here’s a buck to start your new home. GLENN GRINNELL So you won’t have to borrow your brother’s cars, here’s a rocket for a trip to Mars. JEAN ANNE HALLOCK That you like music is a well-known fact, take this record that’s slightly cracked. MYRNA HARRIS When you're around it's never quiet, blow this whistle in case of a riot. BETTY HARMON To you we give this crystal ball, in hopes that it will tell you all. JOHN KRUSCHINSKI GEORGE KNOX HAROLD KNOX EDWARD LAVALLEY DANIEL ADAMIC GARY HOFFMAN RAY ECKHARDT DONALD HAGEMEISTER WILLIAM LAUR JACK MILLER DOLORES LANGE BETH MCNISH FILENA FRICKE ELSIE KELLY BETTY FERKOWICZ EVA SMITH FRED SMITH SHIRLEY SNOW DAVID SNOVER DUANE STEVENS ROY STIGLICH DOUGLAS STRAUEL POLLY STUEWER DICK TALCOTT DONNA STRAUEL TOM WATSON AL WEIGEL ELDON WEIGEL BILL WESTEN LUCIE WEINGARTZ ANN WILLETT HUGH WNUK GENNY NELLENBACK To John who has the brains, we give you this umbrella, to keep them dry when it rains. To George who is extremely bright, we give you this new flashlight. To Harold who is full of folly and heck, we hear your going sailing, so here’s a deck. Because women are always on your mind, here's some money ’cause rich ones are hard to find. To Dan who is of the bashful type, we present you with this corn cob pipe. To Gary who in this world will go far, we give you this brand new shiny car. To Ray who is a very timid guy, we present you with this flashy bow tie. To Don who is always on the charge, we give this ring to give to Marge. Football your favorite sport it seems, take this one, and remember your past, on the best of teams. To Jack who works in town shop, we give you this alarm clock. Dolores in your work you’re such a whiz, we thought you would like this cross-word quiz. We thought this honey a special treat, remember Al likes you ’cause you're so sweet. To Filena who has so many men, we give you this atomic powered pen. To Elsie who has all the men on the run, we give you this lasso so you can catch one. Betty, ’cause you like to get people confused, take this puzzle to keep you amused. To you we give this rolling-pin, to keep your future husband in. You're in the Navy now we hear, so here’s a mop to add to your gear. 'Tis matrimony you want in view, so here’s a license all ready for you. A handy guy to have around, we give this hammer for you to pound. To keep bright and shiny your pretty red hair, we give you this package of rinse in Tintair. Of an OLDS your mighty fond, but here’s a rowboat, best you stick to a pond. A private detective you should be, so here’s a telescope to look up your family tree. Always up on the latest look. To keep up on literature here’s a comic book. Your pretty quiet we hear tell, so to you we give this nice loud bell. From all of us to little, we give this bottle of sticky glue. With a paint brush your like a flash, so here’s some paint go make a splash. When we see you coming there’s usually a clammer, so to you we give this hard hitting hammer. To you we give with best regards, this handy deck of playing cards. For this we had to search and figure, it's an autographed picture of Roy Roger’s horse Trigger. To you the beauty of our class, we give this shiny looking glass. Here's something out about the new look, it’s a Diet and Like it” beautifying book. Of good fast cars your crazy about, so we give you this one to gad-about. You're getting married pretty quick, here’s a pair of handcuffs, that’ll do the trick. RALPH KLAUKA LEONARD MALAK SHIRLEY HEBBERD RICHARD BARD BEVERLY BUCK FRANK FLYNN MONA KAYE KLAUKA PATTY JACOT To Ralph who is going to farm, we give you this band-aid to protect you from harm. With girls and skating he really rates, we present you with this pair of skates. To keep you happy and quick as a flash, we present you with this can of “DASH”. To Richard who raises such a fuss, to keep in practice we give you this school bus. To Beverly who is going on to College, we present you with this Key to Knowledge. We know just the thing for Frank, to start your car use this crank. To Mona Kaye, so you’ll have something to hug, we give you this cider jub. To Patty who keeps up with the latest fad, we present you with this memo pad. SALLY MOORE CARL O’BRIEN SHIRLEY O’BRIEN ANN O'ROUEKE MARVON PAYNE SHIRLEY RAGATZ WALT RAGATZ JOANN REPIC BARBARA RHEIN JACKIE RICHARDS NANCY ROBINSON JOE RUHLMAN ELIZABETH SCHLAUD JOE SKWIRSH MARGARET SKWIRSH STANLEY SCHANK JOHN CURELL VIRGINIA HARE TOM JOLICOEUR ELLEN LAW To Sally we give this little ball, because she likes sports best of all. Carl is a farmer since he grew up, and so we present him this toy pick-up. Shirley we give you this little car, and hope you can drive it without a mar. To Ann goes this electric clock, so she can get up right on the dot. Marv, a farmer you are bound to be, and so we give you this insurance policy. To Shirley we give this hunk of cheese, in hopes that Ralph she can always please. To Walt we give this tinker toy, in hopes it will fill him with lots of joy. So your cooking will always please Dick P. we give you this great big bottle of catsup. To Barb we give this baseball bat. to play William Tell when Phil wears his hat. To Jackie goes this minature car, so she won't have to walk so far. Nancy, here is a copy of the gazette, we think you will be a reporter yet. To Joe we give this dried up date, to remind him not to stay out so late. To Elizabeth we give this can of paint, in hopes the boys won’t ever faint. To Joe, who drives a little Ford truck Here’s a shovel in case you get stuck. To Marg we give this great big net, to catch the man she hasn’t yet. We hear you yearn for a life in a boat, take these Life Savers in case you won’t float. To keep your wavy hair in place, we give this bonnet trimmed with lace. You'll probably become an artist some day, perhaps with this brush we’ll help you on your way. Although you’re thoughts are usually of a gal, we give you this dog in case you ever need a pal. To Ellen who is soon to be a wife, we give to you this butcher knife. MOCK ELECTION BOY GIRL Best Physique Figure Ed LaValley Filena Fricke Best Actor Actress Al Weigel Virginia Hare Pessimi st Chuck Braidwood Beth McNi sh Cutest Couple Bill Weston Pauline Stuewer Best Dancers Pat Ruhlman Shirley Snow Optimist Dick Collins Virginia Hare Joll iest Bob Cickoracki Myrna Harris Most Popular Pat Ruhlman Elsie Kelly Late for Everything Don Hagemeister Liz Schlaud Class Orator Dick Collins Myrna Harris Class Pest Dick Collins Marilyn Chambers Class Musicians Marvon Payne Jean Ann Hallock Teacher's Pet John Kruschinski Joan Repic Great Lover Don Hagemeister Filena Fricke Most Courteous Ray Eckhardt Mona Kay K lauka Best Dressed Gary Hoffman Filena Fricke Duane Stevens Jean Ann Hal lock Most Likely to Succeed John Kruschinski Delores Lang Most All-Around Al Weigel Joan Repic Most Flirtatious Don Hagemeister Shirley Snow Best Looking Most Beautiful John Curell Lucille Weingartz Best Athletes Bill Laur Sally Moore Senior Play Cast 1 st Row L to R J. Richord, J. Repic, V. Hare, S. Snow, B. McNish, E. Law 2nd Row L to R D. Dodds, A. Weigel, Miss Banks, Mr. Asbury, M. Payne, D. Stevens, J. Cure!I. UNDERGRADUATES Brunett, Helen Blackmer, Ella Boyle, Harlene Brodt, Gene Carter, Rita Hayden, Darlene Hilts, Dean Hilts, Gordon Hoffman, De Ann Horton, Virgil Bean, Robert Chambers, Kenneth Dodds, Duane Gural, Marion Howard, Eugene Kozlowski, Ronald Matthews, Bruce Sowles, Kenneth Snover, Elaine Toles, Wayne Talcolt, Gerald Morey, Frances Olekszyk, Philip Thompson, Ward Willson, Jean Wilson, Raymond Murray, Lyle Schlaud, Gerald Sutphen, Jim Myers, Roland Tatar, Barbara Schutz, Gerald Weigel, Dale Weigel, Thelma Naracon, Mary J. Schueneman, Jean Wilson, Mary Jo Audet, Mary Baldwin, Jean Barck, Geraldine Bauman, Carol Bader, Bernard Beadle, Charles Boyle, Ellen Braidwood, Doris Chase, Stanley Chambers, Jim Brunett, Marilyn Burt, Nathan Castle, Jerry Castle, Judy Choyke, Lawrence Cichoracki, Elsie Cruz, Emil D Arcy, Donna Fricke, Jean Fricke, Perry Fricke, Sandra Gates, Thelma Gillis, Duane Goss, Betty Hebberd, Tom Heron, Pot Hollenbeck, Robert Griffin, John w Hudson, Susan Lange, Duane Haupt, Sally Harris, Bob Hutton, Clyde Johnson, Shirley Lutes, Margaret McDowell, Judy McKillop, Mary Lou Manville, Paul Margrif, Frank Medbery, George Miles, Kay Moore, Darlene Moore, Nancy Morse, Carlton Murray, Roger Nellenbach, Jerry Schank, Yvonne Schlaud, Peter Seeley, Ron Stone, Russell Stoneburgh, Guy Stover, Tom Watson, Cecil Watson, Leslie Weston, Bob Ruhlman, Dolores Rutledge, Jack Schalau, Henry Street, Clara Stuewer, Robert Summersett, Belle Wheaton, Lillian Wnuk, Jack Juniors P. Olekszyk, Mrs. Hocking, J. Adams, R. Carter, Mr. Legree, T. Weigel Sophomores Class R. Adams, Mrs. Meisel, A. Stelmach, M. Hollenbeck, Mr. Thomas, P. Heron K. Sehnepp, Mr. Marshall, D. Vollweiler, D. Ragatz, Miss Stark, R. Akers Freshmen Officers 1st Row L to R Miss Stark, N. Jacot, J. Artress, M. Boyle, R. Akers, J. Render, M. Murray, R. Tipton, J. Crawford 2nd Row L to R M. Willson, P. German, C. Cured, V. Steile, M. Audet, A. Schank, D. Vielhaber, S. Jones, R. Gural, E. Papke 3rd Row L to R C Degrow, L. Haack, R. Jones, C. Hebberd, E. Nelson, P. Gonda, B. Seel ye, J. Jones, K. Nolan, A. Stevens, J. Slieff 4th Row L to R Freshmen Mr. Marshall, R. Schank, B. Stine, D. Brim, J. Rumph, J. Shaver, G. Bussure, R. Wynn, J. Malak, J. Hurd, V. Kennedy Freshmen Istr row L to R Miss Stark, D. Dougherty, H. Wilson, D. Locklin, J. McToggart, R. Narocon, B. Howard, F. Cumper, D. Lyon T. Kreiner ' 2nd Row L to R Mr. l' rshall MCl i OP' C Schneider Rodxwain, L. Coates, R. Barlog, D. Vollweiler, J. Sutphen, D. Wrench 3rd Row L to R B. Baker, D. Ragotz, J. Toles, B. Reynolds, J. Wilson., K. Schnepp, Baker, K. Myers 4th Row L to R J. Sutphen, B. Skwirsk, J. O'Neill, C. Huntley, J. O’Neill, F. Richard Allen, M. Byers D. Strauel, , G. Nash, D. G. Scram I in, N. Robinson, R. Burkett, R. Moore, L. Eighth Grade 1 E. - —cs, J. u'earing, IN. tlunter, i. McIntosh, L. Myers, A. Costle, L. Butterfield, C. Nore, C. Morey, R. Weingart2 2nd Row L to R C. Trato, R. Morse, B. Ruhlman, J. Sutphen, C. Horton, J. Thompson, J. Domitrz, C. Turner, L. Thompson, F. Linck, D. Brace, Mr. Vincent 3rd Row L to R Miss Shudro, Y. Fuller, P. Ankley, J. Ferkowicz, B. Kennedy, F. Fricke, P. Schmidtke, B. Tatar, M. Cobb H. Boyle, J. Ward, C. Grinnell 4th Row L to R D. Duford, E. German, J. Rossman L. Lockery, B. Carpenter, J. Brumon, R. Gould, R. Jolicoeur, D. Romain J. Woodall, C. Lockwood Seventh Grade 2nd7ow LB;oBRayS' P‘ Ma,heWS' R- Tan90ay' J- Bruman' L- Ruhlman' L- N—' F- Shwirsk j!'Marks'eY' B‘ H°UCh' P' Sch°nk' D‘ Schriene' J- Ferrier' J- Thompson, D. Wnuk, P. Cadwell, J. Wietzk, 3rd Row L to R C D’Arcy ....... G Porri ' B‘ Sch , E. Snover, A. Bowm Seventh Grade M. Patrick, M. Richard, S. Cumper, N. Nash, F. Rhode, G. Bader, J. Crawford, D. Farkos, J. Jacot, N. Adamic, B. Baker 2nd RowL to R D. Butterfield, D. Cobb, F. Collins, S. Degrow, S. Brim, D. Grinnell, C. Horecki, T. Stelmak, L. Boyle, J. Montgomery, Miss Hartley 3rd Row L to R Mr. Pesek, D. McVean, W. Ferry, B. Rodazion, M. Snover, C. McVean, R. Bruman, S. Graveu, L. Goodrich, H. Molzon, L. Chase, R. Schlaud Marilyn Hutchinson Donna Heron MRS. RUTH A. FOX Elementary Principal, Third Grade. B. S., Michigan State Normal College. We earnestly try to give the children a chance to develop in an atmos- phere of security and understanding, also a chance to develop values that make good citizens. We hope our “future citizens will be our pride not our problems which will make a stronger and healthier nation. We try to influence the life of each child entrusted to our care, using the best qualities that we possess in the endeavor, giving special attention to the ones who have little love and sunshine in their homes, thus making their lives in school something pleasant to look upon. Let our prayers for our pupils always be: “May we guide and direct their paths toward all that is splended and fine. With all sincerity RUTH A FOX Grade Faculty MISS MARGARET L. BANKS MRS. MARGARET BRAIDWOOD Fifth and Sixth Grades Second Grade Western Michigan College of Education Central State Teachers College MRS. SARAH BURKITT Second Grade Ypsilanti State Normal MRS. MAE BROOMFIELD Grade 3-4 Ypsi lanti MM MRS. LUCILLE MITCHELL Fourth Grade Central Michigan College of Education ' V If I MRS. HAZEL MOORE First Grade Michigan State Normal College MISS ALICE CUTHEBERTSON Kindergarten B.T. from Cleveland Bible College MRS. JANE KREPPS First Grade Central Michigan College, B.S. MRS. AGNES HAMLIN Fifth Grade Life Certificate; Western Michigan College of Education Michigan State Normal College MRS. VIRGINIA MURRAY Fifth Grade Michigan State Normal College Sixth Grade 1 Mrs. Murray, Richard McClems, Bernadian Lewiski, Bertha Matthews, Charles Montgomery, Tommy Butterfield, Carol Richard, Ronald Rachow, Jimmie Scrimger, Janice Rankine 2nd Row L to R Donald Nellenbach, Delores Prjekop, Jonice Akers, Jimmie Willett, Richard Brace, Robert Young, Judy Moore, Gene Rossman, Bernard Chase, Dale Parker 3rd Row L to R Wanda Greavue, Judy Gould, Mary Ann Bauman, Ralph Deshetsky, Bill Fricke, Marcella Linck, Frances Morse, Frederick Margrif, Russell Brace, Dale Bauman Fifth % Sixth Grades Miss M. Banks, Janet Schmidtke, Dorothy Crawford, Margie Murray, Roger Haack, Edward Wilson, Caroline Boyle, Martha Montgomery, Larry Houck, David German, John Grinnell 2nd. Row L. to R Shirley Robinet, Henry Burack, Thomas Clouthier, Sue Shell, Donna Haupt, Shirley Smoke, Ross Hallock, Larry Fricke, Darla Locklin 3rd. Row L to R Betty Gardner, Beverly Parker, Marie Robinet, Mary Jane Monroe, Charles Griffin Reho Krause, Dianne Torr, Tommy Barnes, Clark Smoke, Bruce Shell, Leroy Bennett Fifth Grade Jacquetine Jacot, Lois Hunter, Geraldine Lamphier, Terrie Frakas, Irene Bennett, Barbara Lewiski, Joyce Robinet, Sue Ann Ritter, Leona Stine, Lewis Smith, Denise Locklin 2nd. Row L to R Mrs. Hamlin, David Clautier, Richard Coutts, George Goodrich, Carol Deshetsky, Howard Mathews, Ronald Ward, Joyce Edwards, Donna Jean Bard, Micheal O’Dell, Allen Ferrier, Lee Stevens, Edward Linck Those Absent Marie Bowers, Leonard Bruman, Rosco Daugherty, Jerry Finch, Dorothy Goss, Alvin Parritt, Doloras Thompson. 1 Edward Chillak, Cheryl 0 Dell, Judy Thompson, Diane McGuire, Ellen Robinet, John Scrimger, Ronald Bauman, Donald Bauman, Doris Ritter, Jeanne Kohler 2nd Row L to R Karen Lindquist, Richard Daugherty, Douglas Baird, Judy Caldwell, Mary Ann McClements, Susanne Medbery, Bonnie Burkett, Monica Tanguay, Betty Kay Hoffman, Rose Smoke, 3rd Row L to R Mary Ann Stiglich, Billy Sillers, Meredith Sealey, Louise Nelson, Linda Brace, Royleen Torr, Shirley Reynolds, Sharon Kuzma, Lois Kuhn, Mrs. Mitchell Absent: Lyndon Ford Third § Fourth Grades 1st Row L to R R ha!dThfield' A Fo MarycuRi,,“r' J°niCe M°,heSOn' Shifl«y Kreinor, John Broidwood, Allen Kennedy, R chow PP' °r P0dVm' Sh°r0n BrOCO' S,°nley Fricke Ellen Stoneburgh, Nancy Monroe, Karen 2nd Row L to R Robert Butterfield, Laurence Rodzwion, Gory Lewis, Gerry Morse, Mary Lou Tonguoy, Donald Hare, Michael Castle, Lynn DeGrow, Carolyn Kozlowski, Sherolyn Vollweiler, Pot Lockrey, Timothy Sheehan, William Bauman Third Grade Mrs. Fox, Judy North, Gilbert Trato, Joyce Rappuhn, John Castle, Earl Kreiner, David Fitch, Candace Ritter, Billy Harrison, Jo Ann Bruman, Asa Thompson, Carol Murray, Linda Crystal, Betty Jane Watson, 2nd Row L to R Mary Ann Young, Norman McClements, Karen Jo Brim, Billy Barnes, Bobby Harrison, Layton Matthews, Judy Klauka, Ronald Schlaud, Robert Klauka, Kathleen Sanborn, Karen Edwards, Eugenia Haupt, Jack Lewis Absent; Richard Hunt, Dorothy Kuhn, Velma Lazar Second Grade David Montgomery, Terry Jamison, Richard Lobstein, George Logar, Dwayne Schlaud, Rose Fisher, Linda Ankley, Mary Bauer, Lovina Chase, Anabel Ritter, Karl Krepps, Gary Schank. 2nd. Row L to R Mrs. Braidwood, Phillip Baird, Linda Smith, Bryan Edwards, John Trojonawski, Nancy Koch, Martin Craw- ford, Joe Goodrich, George Scrimger, Lynn Hoffman, Joel Kuhn, Karen Watz, Linda McVean, Ralph Margriff Second Grade Mrs. SarahBurkitt, Nina Mitchell, James Sillers, Bobby Hunter, Patty Stevens, Jo Anne Lamphier, Lance Johnson, Ronald Bader, Mary Keiner, Daniel Rappuhz, Gary Collins, Allona Barck, James Mathews, Phyllis Gardner 2nd Row L to R Lorraine Adamic, Nancy Fricke, Eugene Jolicoeur, James Linck, Frederick Monroe, Faith Kuzma, Janes Porritt, Janice Baldwin, Raymond Daugherty, Marion Morse, Madelyn Sanborn, Dav ie Rutledge, Sharma Wooster First Grade 1st ROW L. tO R _ __ _ _ _ _ Sheila Cochran, Paul Snoblen, Freddy Pasternak, Margene 3eadle, John Smith, Harold Rosebush, Stanley Lewiski, Linda May Fox, Charles Keyes, Margaret Ritter, Paul Snoblen, Gary Turner 2nd Row L to R Mary Margaret Butterfield, Karen Bertee, Ricky Miller, Rose Mary W i Ider, Gwendolyn Sanborn, John Walsh, Russell McClements, Tommy Gagne, Swayne Morse, Bobby Hallead, Candis Ryder, Carolyn Koteskey Absent: Marie Seelye, Gary Kaake, Gary Bennett, Glenn Jamison, Linda Sutherland First Grade 1 Hazel Kuhn, Lowell Boyle, Lois Bennett, Mary Jane Thompson, Scotty Ward, Jo Alice Krepps, Dick Fitch, Danny Byers, Dennis Smith, Carol Stevens, Bonnie Fike, Charles Knox 2nd Row L to R Mrs. Moore, Neil Sealey, Nancy McVean, Dale Williams, Sharon Mathews, Jean Kennedy, Mary Horecki, Wayne De Grow, Ronnie Hicks, Jill O’Dell, Bobby Ihrke, Bobby Schank, Wayne Rhode Absent: Robbie Rose, Michael Bauer, Sharon Chambers, Terry Miller, Harvey Rossman, Peggy Miller. Kindergarten 1st. Row Carol Ritter, David Mitchell, Susan Harper, Audis Harper, Daniel Peters, Sheryl Smith, Linda Gardner, Evan Bradley, William Dearing, Barbara Smith, Bertha Knox, Carol Kohler 2nd. Row L to R Alice M. Cuthbertson, Richard Rachow, Eugene Peplinski, Charles Doe, Robert Lindquist, Thomas Medberry, Kelly Castle, Edward Walsh, Larry Ball, Donald Rappuhn, Lorry Beadle, Betty Seelye Cecelia Kre.iner, Douglas Matheson, Ruth Ann Daughtery, James Gardner, Kathleen Rosebush, Herbert Kuhn, Terry Swoish, James Hallead, Melvin McClements, Wanda Sutherland, Betty Lou Lamphier, Debra Lewis, Michael Seehan, Lewis Bruman, Anne Kreiner, David Bauman 2nd. Row L to R Alice M. Cuthbertson, Alvin Kreiner, Larry Labstein, Nancy Stoneburgh, Robert Smoke, Rose Harrison, Geneva Stine, Linda Currell, Karen Young, Gary Schlaud, Robert Brace, Donald McLaughlin, John Hogan Patricia Malinowski Annual Staff 1st. Row L to R D. Strauel, V. Hare, M. Klauka, E. Law, A. Weigel, S. Moore, B. Ferkowicz 2nd. Row L to R C. Braid wood, R. Collins, D. Dodds, W. Ragatz, L. Malak, Mrs. Viele, T. Jolicoeur, F. Flynn J. Ruhlman, J. Krushinski, J. Curell, R. Klauka JuniorChorus R. Weingartz, M. Richard, J. McTaggart, J. Artress, D. Locklin, C. Camper, L. Satterfield, L. Myers, N. Nash, S. McIntosh, Y. Fuller, H. Wilson, J. Crawford 2nd. Row L to R D. Cobb, D. Brace, R. Carol, E. Papke, D. McVean, S. Brim, C. Trato, S. Degrow, E. Nelson K. Nolan, F Collins, J. Montgomery, Mr. Church, 3rd. Row L to R N. Robinson, J. Ferrier, J. Allen, M. Zrniceh, B. Tatar, D. Rogatz, P. Schmidtke, M. Cobbs, J. Jones, P. German, C. McVean, S. Jones. 4th. Row L to R B. Seeyle, K. Schnepp, M. Willson, L. Allen, 3. Skwirsk, J. Malak, R. Bruman, P .Gonda. J. Rossman, C. Hebberd, J. Wilson, B. Reynold Senior Chorus 1st Row L to R P. Cruz, M. Garol, M. Wilson, S. Fricke, R. Adams, J. Slieff, M. Brunett, Y. Schank, N. Ritter, C. Baldwin, Smith, H. Brunett, B. Harmon, S. Jacot, B. Gearing, A. O’Rourke, 2nd RowL to R J. Fricke, E. Kelly, J. Baker, V. Evans, M. Podvin, R. Ruhlman, M. Naracon, M. Thompson, M. Byers, B. Stevens, D. Braid wood, P. Heron, B. Baker, D. Lange, D. Moore, Mr. Church 3rd Row L to R J. Curell, B. McNish, E. Anderson, M. Smith, C. Bauman, W. Toles, N. Moore, S. Snow, E. Snover, C. DeGrow E. Blackmer, D. Smith, J. McDowell, J. Hallock 4th Row L to R P. Bard, J. Richards, S. Ragatz, D. Hayden, B. Tatar, E. Schlaud, B. Baraboll, R. Carter, L. Weingartz, M. Harris, J. Repic, T. Gates, F. Fricke, P. Stuewer, M. Chambers Boys’ Glee Club 1st. Row L to R R. Myers, D. Wynn, D. Dodds, B. Matthews, M. Payne, E. Howard, R. Wilson 2nd. Row L to R N. Stine, D. Barry, D. Dodds, J. Sutphen, E. Cruz, R. Kozlowski, R. Eckhardt, J. Curell Majorettes M. Gural, D. D'arcy, M. Podvin, Mr. Church, D. Hoffman, R. Adams, S. Fricke 2nd. Row L to R J. Richards, T. Weigel, B. Rexin, J. Repic, M. Harris, J. Bacon, J. Audet JuniorBand 1st Row L to H. Wilson, E. Rossman, A. Castle, L. Boyle, D. Butterfield, J. Ward, C. Hare, B. Kennedy, R. Bouman 2nd Row L to R P. Gonda, B. Baker, C. Cumper, J. Jacot, S. Degrow, S. Greavue, M. Cobb, R. Schlaud, D. McVean, J. Dear- ing, M. Richard, R. Weigartz 3rd Row L to R V. Kennedy, M. Nash, J. Crawford, F. Collins, C. McVean, C. Trato, C. Herecki, J. Rossman, P. Schmidtke, R. Baker, L. Butterfield, B. Naracon 4th Row L to R Mr. Church, J. Montgomery, R. Tipton, W. Ferry, P. German, M. Wilson, B. Stine, L. Myers, H. Molzom, R. Jolicoeur, L. Myers, D. Grinnell. 5th Row L to R N. Adamic, L. Chase, C. Stacy, P. Ankley, C. Grinnell, L. Goodrich, R. Jones, B. Tator, D. Cobb, J. Thompson. GradeBand M. Tanguay, B. Burkett, B. Mathews, D. Haupt, B. Parker, J. Gould, M. McCIements, M. Tanguay, R. Smoke 2nd Row L to R C. Montgomery, D. Yernam. M. O'Dell, R. Ward, R. Hallock, B. Lewski, J. Schmidtke, D. Crawford, C. Richards, J. Rankine, M. Montgomery, 3rd Row L to R M. Murray, L. Fricke, T. Butterfield, D. Torr, W. Greavu, M. Monroe, C. Deshetsky, D. Prezkip, J. Akers, S. Ri tter 4th Row L to R J. Grinnell, D. Bauman, R. Deshetsky, M. Lincke, R. Krause, R. Fricke, M. Bauman, M. Robinet, T. Cloutaier Senior Band Majorettes L to R M. Harris, J. Richards, T. Weigel, R. Adams, S. Fricke, J. Bacon D. D'arcy, M. Gural 1st. Row L to R J. Hallock, F. Fricke, M. Wilson, B. Ferkovtfcz, M. McKillop, R. Carter D. Lange, T. Gates, E. Law 2nd Row L to R E. Kelly, J. Curell, H. Brunett, E. Andersen, N. Moore, M. Allen, S. Hebberd, S. Bean, F. Margrif, J. Summersett, B. Tatar, M. Taylor, J. Willson, L. Allen, A. O'Rourke, B. McNish 3rd Row L to R N. Ritter, H. Boyle C. Degrow P. Heron, C. Beadle, K. Chambers, P. Schlaud, R. Akers, S. Hudson, M. Brunett, S. Johnson, C. Watson F. Flynn, V. Evans, K. Fike, S. Moore, J. Kruschinski, M. Payne, E. Howard, B. Summersett, E. Bauman, M. Byers, R. Wynn, V. Hare, P. Stuewer 4th Row L to R J. Audet, M. Podvin, B. Dearing, M. Kennedy, J. Rutledge, J. Castle, J. Jamison, D. Braidwood, R. Wilson, T. Jolicoeur, W. Laur, D. Dodds, Mr. Church, J. Repic, D. Hoffman, B. Rexin. Student Council D. Me Vean, B. Tatar, E. Kelly, B. Kennedy, K. Schneipp, P. Heron 2nd. Row L to R A. Stelmack, T. Stelmack, D. Vollweiler, J. Adams, P. Olekszyk. P. Ruhlman 3rd. Row L to R Mr. Sielski, Mr. Clavton. Mr. Stickle Librarians B. Harmon, B. Buck, B. Baker, V. Hare, Mr. Shaw. B. Rexin, J, Summersett, B. Summersett, J. McDowell. J. Fricke 2nd. Row L to R M. Kennedy, B. Tatar, D. Hoffman, P. Cruz, D. D’Arcy Home EcClub D. Ruhlman, D. D'Arcy, S. Jones, J. Slieff, G. Barch, E. Papke, J. Artress, Mrs. Viele, Advisor, D. Locklin, H. Wilson, H. Brunett, S. Hudson, N. Jacot, M. Allen, J. Crawford, J. McTaggort, 2nd Row L to R W. Toles, P. Bard, E. Blackmer, D. Vielhaber, R. Baker, D. Ragatz, P. Jacot, S. Jacot, J. Curell, S. Fricke, R. Adams, M. Podvin, T. Kreiner, M. unett, E. Smith, M. Naracon 3rd Row L to R D. Hayden, S. Ragatz, D. Smith, M. Chambers, J. Jones, D. Scramlin, E. Nelson, S. Johnson, M. Boyle, B. Baker, J. Allen, R. Gural, D. Strauel, N. Robinson, D. Daugherty, J. Supthen 4th Row L to R B. Summersett, J. Summersett, M. Smith, C. Hebberd, K. Schnepp, J. Wilson, V. Evans, E. Andersen, C. Degrow, M. Byers, Y. $chank, P. German, J. Toles, B. Reynolds, K. Nolan, E. Boyle 5th Row L to R P. Tanguay, G. Ankley, J. Baker, T. Gates, C. Bauman, E. Snover, J. Malak, V. Kennedy, P. Gonda, B. Skwirsk, J. Allen, M. Willson, B. Seeyle, J. Sutphen F.F.A. D. Lyons, R. Tipton, F. Cumper, B. Howard, D. Strouel, D. Weigel, H. Wnuk, P. Rulhman, C. Braidwood, D. Hagemister, C. Curell, R. Murray, V. Stiele, P. McKillop, C. Schnider 2nd Row L to R A. Schank, M. Audit, A. Stevens, L. Haack, T. Hebberd, G. Stoneberg, J. Auard, L. Mers, B. Stine, D. Brim, J. Radzwan, W. Toles, F. Morey, J. Howard 3rd Row L to R D. Jolicoeur, C. Link, M. Rexin, T. Stover, G. Fergowicz, D. Lange, R. Klauka, J. O'Neil, R. Moore, C. Huntley N. Buret, S. Chase, B. Harris, Mr. Pesek 4th RowL to R G. Brussure, S. Rump, W. Ragatz, P. Fricke, H. Schaulu, L. Waston, D. Gould, J. Schaver, G. Nash, F. Richard, B. Westen, F. Bauman, J. O’Neil 5th Row L to R G. Morse, L. Smith, K. Goss, P. Schlaud, R. Akers, F. Flynn, T. Jolicoeur, J. Schlaud, R. Wilson, D. Robin- son, B. O’Brien, N. Stine, J. Skwirsk. Math Club D. Hoffman, E. Law, D. Stevens, J. Curell, B. Ferkowicz, E. Kelly, B. Summersett, J. Summersett, D. D’Arcy S. Jacot, M. Wilson, M. Gural, P. Cruz, Y. Schank 2nd Row L to R Mr. Stickle, M. Payne, D. Dodds, R. Eckhardt, E. Howard, J. Rutledge, M. Kennedy, S. Moore, B. McNish, D. Collins, M. Harris, D. Hayden 3rd Row L to R A. Weigel, D. Griffin, L. Malak, C. O’Brien, D. Giddings, T. Spencer, R. Carter 4th Row L to R B. Tatar, T. Weigel, M. Lutes, B. Rexin, E. Cruz, R. Kozlowski, J. Castle, N. Ritter, J. Baldwin, M. McKillop, D. Strauel, J. Kruschinski A. Weigel, M. Rexin, M. Fowler, J. Howard, R. Stone, B. Lour, G. Cumper, E. Weigel, C. Braidwood, D. Weigel 2nd Row L to R D. Colhns, J. Ferrier, T. Spencer, J. Ruhlman, J. Griffin, D. Strauel, J Adams, L. Murray, Coach Thomas 3rd RowL to R W. Thompson, G. Brodt. V. Horton, D. Adamic, G. Schlaud, T. Jolicoeur, D. Griffin, D. Snover FOOTBALL TROPHY ’54 Coach Sielski, Bill Lour, Captain, Coach Thomas HOLIDAY TROPHY '54 D. Griffin, Coach Vincent, V. Horton RESERVE BASKETBALL TROPHY 53 D. Griffin, Coach Si el ski, V. Horton BASEBALL TROPHY ’53 Coach Vincent, P. Ruhlman Managers: E. Weigel, B. Cuchoracki, J. Castle 2nd Row L to R Coach Thomas, G. Cumper, D. Strauel, D. Weigel, W. Laur, R. Stone, J. Cured, L. Coats, Coach Sielski 3rd Row L to R P. Olekszyk, H. Schalau, D. Talcott, L. Murry, R. Griffin, J. Ferrier, D. Dodds, J. Adams, D. Hilts 4th Row L to R F. Flynn, J. Griffin, T. Jolicoeur, D. Adamic, W. Weston, V. Horton, T. Spenser, R. Collins ReserveFootball 1st. Row L to R Mr. Marshall, C. Cured. J. Render, D. Wrench B Stine, R. Murray, M. Audet, J. Howard 2nd. Row L to R S. Griffin, C. Huntley, R. Kozlowski, J. Nellenback, R. Seelye, B. Essary, M. Rexin, D. Jolicour, J. Chambers 3rd. Row L to R C. O’Brien, G. Shaffer, J. O’Neil, B. Westen, F. Pearson, F. Richards P. Fricke, B. Bean, E. Cruz. Varsity Basketball 1st. Row L to R - « ■ P. Matthews, Manager, G. Hoffman, J. Griffin, T. Spencer, L. Murray, C. Braidwood, Coach Vincent 2nd. Row L to R H. June, V. Horton, D. Adamic, G. Schlaud, D. Griffin, G. Brodt, J. Ferrier 1st. Row L to R _ _________________ ________ _________ ________ P. Matthews, M. Murray, L. Coates, R. Wynn, B. Stine, J. Castle, A. Stevens, Frank Cumper 2nd. Row L to R J. Nellenboch, J. Schlaud, G. Nash, J. O’Neill, C. Morse, R. Seelye, G. 3urki«, C. Watson, J. O'Neill Coach Sielski ReserveBasketball Basebal Coach Vincent, G. Hoffman, A. Weigel, G. Knox, J. Nellenbach, J. Kruschinski, J. Cured, G. Cumper, D. Weigel, P. Manville 2nd. Row L to R J. Ferrier, T. Spencer, W. Thompson, D. Griffin, V. Horton, J. Brodt, J. Griffin. P. Ruhlman Junior HiBasketball 1 st Row L to R A. Castle, F. Linck, C. Grinned, R. Morse, P. Matthews 2nd Row L to R J. Thompson, J. Dometry, B. Carpenter, Coach Thomas, B. Gould, J. Woodall, C. Horton Track 1st Row L. to R J. Cured, R. Kozlowski, R. Stone, P. Olekszyk, M. Hollenbach. . D. O’Brien, L. Watson, H. Schalau, D. Strauel, Manager, R. Kiauka 2nd Row L to R J. Howard, M. Fowler, D. Dodds, F. Pearson, W. Smith, B. Essary, D. Collins, H. Knox, Coach Thomas. 3rd Row L to R L. Lockrey, C. Morse, B. Matthews, B. Bean Custodians Martin Hamlin Angus Kennedy School Calendar Aug. 31. ’53 The big day arrived “School Started Sept. 7, Day’s vacation “Labor Day 18. Football Game-at Almont Score 20-6 NB favor 27. Football Game-M.S.D. here Score 25-0 NB favor 30. Reserve Football at Millington Score 6-6 Oct. 1, P. T. A. 2. Football Game-Ubly here Score 39-0 NB favor 6. School Fair-Busy day for everyone 9. Football Game at Ortonville Score 28-0 NB favor Mr. Muir came for first Movie 10. End of 1st Six Weeks and MARKS OH1 NO! 13. Freshmen Initiation-No more “Green Freshmen 16. Football Game at Millington Score 6-0 NB favor 19-20, Big day for the Seniors, Pictures were taken 22-23, Two days vacation-Teachers worked, Teachers Institute 27. Juniors all excited-The Ring Man was here to order rings 28. Imlay City Reserve Football Game here Score 0-0 30, Football game at Capac Score 13-13 Nov. 3, Math Club sponsored a Musical Program “Casey Clark and his Lazy Ranch Boys 5, P. T. A. 6. Football Game-Imlay City here—Homecoming Game—We won 6-0. Joan Repic was Crowned Homecoming Queen and reigned at the dance. 10, Ag. Party 16. Math Club Meeting 18, Roy Bible Circus here during the day 20, Senior Play--“Grandad Breaks Out. A big hit both in comedy and money for the class 26-27, Thanksgiving Vacation—Two whole days off Dec. 1, Basketball Game at Brown City, 31-28, favor of Brown City 3. P. T. A. 4. Basketball Game at Mayville, 42-30, favor of Mayville 8, Basketball Game here with Kingston, 56-42, Kingston favor 11. Basketball Game here with Imlay City, 40-30, favor of them. 15, Elementary Christmas Program 16, Sterling Varieties during school 17. High School Christmas Program 18. Christmas Party in afternoon. No more school for two weeks. Wonderful! Dec 28-Jan 1 Holiday Tournament and our Basketball team won the trophy Jan 4, Back to school—see all our friends again 5, Donkey Basketball Game 7. P. T. A. 8. Basketball Game at M.S.D., 39-69, favor of N.B. 12, Powell’s Studio came and took pictures for the Annual 15, Basketball Game, Millington here, 33-38 in favor of N. B. 18, Wish this week would never come—Week of Semester Exams Math Club Meeting 22, Basketball Game at Ortonville, 41-46 favor of N.B. 25, Second Semester begins and every one turned over a new leaf ‘to study harder. 26, Basketball Game-St. Agnes here, 53-39 their favor 29, Basketball Game-Mayville here, 46-45 their favor Feb. 1, Schraft Program 2, Basketball Game at Kingston, 46-35 in their favor 5, Basketball Game at Imlay City, 42-41 favor of them 12, Days’ vacation for we students - Teachers went to Institute Basketball Game M.S.D. 40-55 favor of N.B. 16, Box Social by Seniors 19, Basketball Game at Millington, 47-42 favor of them 26, Basketball Game Ortonville here, 57-56 favor of them Mar. 2-5, No school as the snow was too deep 11. Ring Man came with the rings. Boy were the Juniors happy 12, Band Festival at Mayville. We came out with a 2nd B Class place rating. 16, Math Program Box Social 19. First Career Day at N.B. Grand success. 22. Athletic Banquet-Guest Speaker Don Robinson 23, Film 26, Music Concert 29, Ag. Party Apr. 1, P. T. A. 2, Junior Play “Hob-Gobblin House 5, Senior Dinner-Chicken Dinner at that 7, Grade Spring Festival 9, Film 12 -16, Easter Vacation - Time off 20, Sophomore’s Talent Show. Here we see all the Talent of N.B. 22, Mayville Baseball Game there 23, Square Dance 26, P. T. A. Play 28, Track meet at Imlay City 29, Baseball Game at Imlay City 30, Mardi Gras-Last dance the Seniors sponsored May 3, Baseball game Lapeer here under the lights 4, Track meet at M.S.D. 6. P. T. A. Homemaking Style Show 7, Minstrel Show-by the Music Department 12, Eight Grade Commencement 13, Baseball Game Millington here 14, Jr.-Sr. Prom - Juniors honored the Seniors 19, Kindergarten Graduation 20, Baseball Game-Ortonville here 25, Baseball Game-Kingston here 28, Awards Assembly 30, Baccalaureate June 1, Class Night 3, Commencement 4. School Ends-Sad day for the Seniors-but vacation has arrived. 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