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

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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.

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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.

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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.