Northwestern High School - Norwester Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1949 volume:

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Af Right: Miss Vera Fox, carrying out one of her many duties, calming an irate parent over 1he telephone. Below: Counselors S. Clough, A. Diekoff, K. Doherty, C. Stoll, P. Sullivan, C. Vyn, W. O'Neil, A. Loving. . . . in the Ollice . . . . . . Study Halls . . . . . . and Classrooms D. Ahearne M. Ammer H. Bauer C. Barbey O. Battersbee H. Barget Commercial Vocational Social Studies Commercial English Vocational E. Baken P. Bernd M. Beaman G. Bogenrieder H. P. Brown S. Bromberg Accompanist Physical Education English English English Vocational G. Burton 'L. Burgess 'P. Carty M. Clarke A. Cline F. Comfort Commercial Vocational Physical Education Physical Education Science Social Studies E. Crise E. Cutt E. Doherty M. Dunn S. Edwards N. Gates Commercial Language Commercial Physical Education Fine Arts Commercial . Gormley C. Grose 'A. Grossman F. Guenther J. Hackett 'W. Hellstein Visiting Teacher Science Commercial Fine Arts Mathematics Fine Ar-ts . Holmes A. Hollinger M. Holman M. Hoover L. Holtman J. Irwin Vocational Science Mathematics Vocational Social Studies English 'I' Department Head K. Joyce E, Kennedy 'A. Keppel A. LaMan1 W. Laury M. Armstrong Commercial English S ial udies ff Social Sfudies Physical Educafion Office A. Losey W. Markley 'AMcGuinness 'B. Merriam A. Migdal Social Sfudies Social Studies ff X' M ye aficsn .f Science English Language f I .1411 1 A J. Miller G. Monlgomery M. Novitz M. Brown J. Often D. Pemberthy Social Siudies Social Sfudies Language English Commercial Accompanisf G. Pobufsky R. Remington G. Rissman I. Rundle A. Scibiorski G. Schindler English Mafhemafics Mafhemalics Science Science Sighf Saving E. Seaver G. Shapiro F. Sisson M. Smi1h J. Traflner R. Ulveling English English Science Vocaiional Fine Arfs Social Studies M. Wade E. Wafson T, Weiskotten 'S. Wilson G. Winton J. Young Science Physical Education English Science Library Fine Arls Pictures of AS, Bishop, J. Demaree, J, Russell, John Irwin will be found in the back pages. is 1' , wil? ln I wa , wbwffm Qs A will F B : ,ws W i fa YJ 1 gig? ., ,Ji gf F 'F Am 'ad 'ix I EZ H mf f 5 -:,gi:Q-.-11-A , , M gf? .nw my if A5152 1 'Z X fx ii f vga Q , A AX, X 5 f , W Q Q. W, 2 W xr Q , 3 Q , X? Q , 1 Q vw W' W 5' 'WF' V GRIQA 7-QQ? 5 Q . .wg iq 3 ? Q 29 ' ,, wx Roberf Burgin Presidenf Dona ld Peek Vice-Presidenf Gertrude Martin Secrefary Donald Prenfice Treasurer John Archer Frederick Backus Larry Bagdasarian Plato Bageris Olga Banerian Barbara Bartlett Rosa Lee Bartley Valeria Baskin James Bauer Florence Beschel Jerry Blocker Jacob Blount Sally Bluestein Shirley Bonner Mary Bosworth Jacina Bowie Louise Boyd Virginia Boyle Beverly Brown Robert Burgin Nancy Campbell Jean Castile John Chalapis Velma Cheeseman Wanda Clark Cleveland Clavon Alice Coleman Thelma Coleman Hubert Craig Renee Criticos John Crowley Edith Dart Dudley Davies Carl Davison Jennie Dent Geraldine Dillard Earl Dodson Marquella Doss krthur Duckett ack Fisher Kenneth Dudley Ozella Dukes Dorothy Dummer Helen Dunford Thomas Feggons Joyce Ferman Chester Flake Barbara Foreman Patsy Freeman lrwln Friedman Joan Fuller George Games Annie Gandy Mary Garabedian Helen Gardiner Shirley Green Alumna Greene Ronald Hackett Thomas Hogan Aneldu Hall Doris Harris Leslie Henry Mary Hollicker Joan Horne Louise Horne Selena Jacobs John James Arneda Jefferson Dorothea John Clifton Kennebrew John Kirkpatrick Bernice Knight Wilmer Knighton Mary Kollar Dorothy Kring Gerrie Leith Lorraine Leslie Donald Loeweke Santa Lovalenti Virginia Lusk Elaine Lux Gwendolyn Lyons Andrew Macuk Mary Mallet? Richard Manus Roberta Marshall Caroline Marlin Gertrude Martin Jean Masters Donald May Verna May Verona May Stanley McConner Hiburnia McCurdy Blanche McKinney Kenneth McVe1iie Beverly Mino Rosemary Moore Lizabefh Morosky David Morrison Harold Murdock Johnnie Mae Murray Evelyn Myers Clyde Newman James Nunley Marvin O Rear Mary Jane Otfen Ray Owens Magdalen Pure Donald Peek Marion Perkins Doris Pickering Donald Prenllce Frederic Qunst Verda Reese Laura Rheaume James Rowe Richard Rowe Eleanor Runge William Schwesinger Joan Summers Shirley Simpson William Solomon Barbara Sommers Iva Spight Leaelanor Spowart Etta Mae Stafford Clarence Staetzner Mary Lee Stovall Allen Suggitt Mary Sullivan Suesetta Talbert Deloise Tardy Elizabeth Tate Gerald Taylor Mildred Taylor Bettye Thompkins Thomas Thompson Dorothy Tinning Rosemary Torigian Marlene Turner Karl Van Newkirk Alice Venettis Freddie Mae Watkins Darlee West Willis Whitfield Thelma Whitwarth Emily Williams Roberta Williams Theresa Williams Nancy Wilson Gloria Wright JANUARY cr:Lr:Bs Gerlrllde Marlin-Shy, cute Trudy Martin was quite an active young lady. She was Y-Teen presi- dent, tlutist with the orchestra, an excellent artist, an officer in the student government, and a U.N. dele- gate. Trudy will be remembered not only for her official status as secretary but for the admirable services she performed. Donald Prelllice-Smiling Don Prentice, the Magna Cum lad, the 12A money-carrier, the golf team captain, the N Club boy, the Scotch kilter, the omnipresent, the witty, the brilliant adds to this list his wonderful ambition to become a priest. Robert Burgin-Quiet, unassuming Bob Burgin was the Ianuary class choice for president. Bob's fine physique is walking proof of his agility in the swimming pool. Besides being captain oi the swim- ming team, Robert served as an N Club officer, re-ceived the spade, and was recognized by all as a swell fellow. Doll Peel!-What a build! What a beautiful bass voice! What a man! Yep, here comes Don Peek the all-city player on our football team. Don was vice- president of the A Capella Choir, N Club member, president of the Glee Club, and a member of the track team. Gwen Lyons--Yea, Gwen! Yea, Gwen! Cheer leader Gwen Lyons not only yelled to the delight of the crowd but added to her exuberant qualities her fine strokes with the girls' tennis team. Magdalen Pure-Wonderful Maggie Pare was probably the most active girl around. Rewarded for her scholastic abilities with the Wayne Scholarship, Maggie was also president of the Spanish Club, cap- tain of the Field Hockey team, and letter-lady on the basketball and tennis teams. Donald May-Don not only swims, he also flies: in the air and over the ice. As second diver on our team Don turned in a fine performance and is now serving Uncle Sam in the U. S. Air Force. He also served as Vice-President of the student council and was active on 12A committees. lack Crewley-Comical lack Crowley could be referred to as Northwestern's own Lou Costello. The mighty lack starred on the championship baseball team, sparked Norwester sales as a super salesman, and popped his corny jokes to the delight of his classmates. Leslie Henry-Our boy, Les, the handsome char- acter, stood at the helm of the N Club boys. Speedy Les was a deciding factor in the trophy-taking track team. Sldll Mcconller -- Lanky Stan, the all-city man, is known in the sports world as the streak of light- ning. Record-setting Stanley broke the old track record for the city quarter mile in the terrific time of 49.8 seconds. Stan was also an active member of the N Club and a powerful weapon on the swim- ming team. Ierry Blecliel'-The voice, Ierry Blocker, with his winning grin and static laughter, was quite the fella around Northwestern halls. Saint Peter as Class Day chairman was responsible for the success of the hell-arious class day skits. The Voice also served as President of the Radio Club, sports editor of the Colt, and super salesman for the Norwester. Active Ierry received a Cum Laude diploma for his scholastic achievements. Earl Dodson- Amiable Earl Debby Dodson was the inimitable sports-caster on the P.A. Earl achieved the utmost in versatility through his activities as a pole vaulter and hurdler on the track team, member of the Radio Club, and 12A Memorial Chair- man. George Gaines-Georgie Gaines is one of those rare individuals whose personality is so pleasing that he is seemingly without an enemy. This good thing in a small package led the track team to victory as their capable captain, served as an officer of the N Club, held membership on the Class Day Committee, and offered his literary ability as a Colt staff member. www PUSHKIN AND I CA FRAGMENTJ What is Spring to me? Thaw is a bore: mud running thick and stinking -- Spring makes me ill: my mind is never free From dizzy dreams, my blood's in constant ferment. IMAGINATION The sky is now the clear, cool sea. The stars are fishes swimming about. The moon is an island, miraculously. The sky is now the clear, cool sea. These wonderful things simply fascinate me. Preponderous things from the real world without. The stars are fishes swimming about. After the shower the breeze shakes silver bubbles of raindrops from the trees: their budding branches spin a cobweb against the sky. Velvet violets in ruffs of green, peep from their mossy beds through the cracks in the rock garden: stalks of downy pussy willows dancing in the swirling breeze. As the sun rises to powder the world in misty sun- light, the blades of grass, a cluster of sparkling dew on each tip, look like diamond-headed hatpins. The stingingly fragrant jet-black earth feels moist and crumbly as it trickles through your fingers. The gentle breathing of the wind swings the bird- houses so that it looks as though the fluffy wrens sitting on their perches were rocking cradles in the trees. On a balmy day the cloudless heaven gleams like a dull amethyst. The air that bathes the earth is as cool and fresh as the crystal spray that dampens your face as you bend it over a mountain stream. Spring is the most hopeful of the seasons. Barbara Sherwood A WISH I wish that I might make a wish And keep it, too. It's not to be a little fish. I Wish that I might make a wish To be ice cream in a flowered dish Or maybe blue. I wish that I might make a wish And keep it, too. loan Petersen Billie Ieanne Taylor THE ENTHUSIAST I want to be So many things To penetrate the depths Of written words, Absorbing like a spring tonic Their hearty nourishment Into my hungry brain. To feel the cold shivering wind Kiss my face, and nestle snugly Against my body, As the steed beneath me Sails and soars On trodden earth. To hear melodious music Staring in humble silence At a glowing stage, Where figures and motions Are suspended In a sequence Of actions. To smell the summer's breeze, And walk alone in darkness, Singing to myself with open heart Of its ardent fragrance. To taste the sour apples, The bruised, imperfect circles Of gold, picked from abundant ground, Sucked with joy untold. Encircling the rhythmical motion I want to be Of dancing feet, When two forms are pressed Into one. X To see enlightened faces, A lover of many things, An enthusiast, The best to be of all. Phyllis Strong M MIM fi N? Mr. Ammer again, otherwise known as Sir Fixii 0 Young love at ye olde locker 0 Ready, aim - four bells 0 Ugh - it's alive, says Miss Rundle. Al Smith Billy Smiih Evelyn Gofzeff Norma Wheby Shirley Siankrauff Sam English Presideni Vice-Pres. Corr. Sec'y. Rec. Sec'y. Girls Trecs. Boys Treas James Adams Mariorie Adams Annehe Alden Arlene Alexander Kaye Alford Beverly Arble Richard Arzet Joanne Ausfin Eleanor Bahna Marcellus Ball Barbara Banks lrma Barnelf Hallie Bell Maudesline Bell Bennie Beniamin June Bentley Rose Berberian Joseph Bernard Emma Billings Donna Blaylock Grant Bliss Promise Blounl Evelyn Boggs Shirley Bolle Barbara Bonner Pearl Bowen John Bowling Charles Bray Harry Brooks Viola Brooks Alfred Brown Frances Brown Richard Brown Jacqueline Brown Edward Brudna Gary Bruhnsen Wendell Burke Elizabeth Buits William Cairns Catherine Calas Aneta Carlson Shirley Carson Conslance Carler Leone Carter Dale Chalk Betty Channell Evelyn Clark Ola Mae Clark Burns Clank Marlene Colestock Richard Combs Portia Conway Bonnie Jean Cooper Martha Colton Willard Crawford Keith Crouch Audrey Curreni Edna Dace Ardefh Dames Barbara Davis Carolyn Davis Vivian Davis Charlie Dense Bill Deming Thelma Dent Haig Derboghosian Marilyn Daering Joyce Dommer Shirley Dorion Dorthea Duncan Thelma Dunham George Durfee Samuel English John Ervin Nancy Esplen Mary Ann Falk Dora Favale Lesler Feldman Rulh Fenske Peggy Ferguson Richard Filzhugh Burel Ford Dorothy Forrest Doris Fournier Harold Fowler Gerald Frank Sheldon Freedman Sonia Friedman Hugh Fuller Lenora Fuqua Beltye Gaines Mafiie Gardner Rose Gardner Elaine Gegenfurlner Fletcher Gilders Belly Gillham Nora Glenn Carl Goebel Marion Gollschalk Evelyn Gofzeff Mary Jean Gowland Arlhur Graham Gloria Graham Jeraldlne Graham Bernice Gray Marlene Grlce Rosemary Guherrlez Julle Hammarslrom Roberl Harding Elaine Harp Dorothy Harrls James Harvey Ulysses Harvey Donalda Head Richard Leitz Arlene Lentzer Kenneth Leonard Audrey Lesher Kirsten Lisberg Edward Lindsay James Little Goodwyn Long Richard Lovachy Bernice Lurry Donald Lyon William MacKavey Annabelle Mackie Robert Mallett Wilma Malone Mecia Manley James Manson Earl Marlin Dorothy Martin Delphine Martin Dorothy Martin Ernestine Martin James Martin Richard Martin Robert Martin Ruby Martin Jane Matthews Eudora Maxwell Marianne Maynard Roy McCall oyce McCleary Eileen McDowell William McFadden Donald McKay Robert McKeown Muriel McKinney Myra McNoriell nsuella McSmlth Rosa Lee Meeks Gladys Meliclon Audrey Mevis Blossom Mevls Joanna Miles Gwendolyn Millmer Patricia Mitchell Jim Morrow MOTION Moses Gilda Murphy John Murphy Pressley Murray Onda Napier Dale Near Geraldine Newberry John O'Dell Francis Ottati Donald Owens Eva Owens Angleine Pappas Charles Parker Phyllis Parsons Waneta Pate Annie Pattilla William Pearlstein Julia Pena Katherine Peterson Phyllis Peyton Dennis Pikulas Wayland Pinson Carl Polan Marian Poluszny Samuel Poole Victor Presley Mary Prevost Robert Quigley Margaret Rallides Marilyn Rau Evangelyn Reece Louise Reed Blanche Reese Al Rhelfa Daisye Rhodes Alice Riflenburg William Rillinger LaVerne Rodgers Floyd Rollins Norma Rookus Belly Rouse Ilma Rowletle Barbara Rucker Dolores Rudy Patricia Rushford Billie Russell Florence Sanner Henry Saulsberry Harvey Schwartz Masaa Seriguchi Hazel Shank Mildred Shanks Diane Shaw Susan Shaw Jeannelie Shields Alberfu Shreve Edward Shunk Frank Simmons Gwendolyn Simmons Rosemary Sinks Audrey Smedley Alfred Smnh Alfred Smiih David Smith Wllllom Smith John Sofir Melvin Spackey Joan Spalding lltiord Splker LaVerne Stanback Shirley Stankrauff Glenn Stevenson Robert Stlclclln Jack Strlcksteln Phylllss Strong tary Ann Stueber Thomas Svnrelt Sherman Swilley Barbara Talbot Harold Tankard Susan Tashlnan Bernadme Taylor Jeanette Taylor Thomas Taylor Marshall Teague Virginia Teasley Christie Temcott Arno Terwilliger Harry Terlagian Elaine Thompson John Thornhill Thomas Thompson Constance Thornton Barbara Tibbits Louise Trail Mary Trannon Samuel Truman Carl Turner George Turner Oneva Turner Thomas Tyler Ruth Utting Donna Uttley Elizabeth Uzefovich Conrad Vezina Dolores Walker John Walker Jean Walls Lawain Warren Lawrence Warsh Theodore Watkins Daniel Watson Ardis Watt Rose Weberman Eleanor Weiss Lyle West Marvin Westley Cynthia Weston Wm. Theaton Norma Wheby Ruth White Charleana Williams Christine Williams Fred Williams Charlotte Wilson Jack Wilson Ruth Woodbury Juanita Woods Donald Wright Patricia Wright Gerald Young Helen Zawada Beverly Zoller Carol Wilson 4 'l sllll li! JUNE CELEBS Norma Wheby-Winsome Norma just bowls you over with huh suthin' drawl and sweet disposition. Norma has participated in the Dance Club, G.A.A., and Girls' Glee Club. She's the slim blonde of many interests cmd a charming personality who was seen at all l2A committee meetings with her little note- book, fulfilling her big job as 12A recording secretary. Shirley Sidnkrdulf-Pleasant Shirley flashes a warm, sweet smile that bespeaks her personality. She has been on the Girls' Field Hockey Team, the Colt Staff, and honor roll, and served as lZA girls' treasurer. After graduation, Shirley wants to be a stenographer. Any boss would like Shirl on his knee. Evelyn Goizell - Pretty Evey, our 12A correspond- ing secretary, is the type anyone would like to corre- spond with. A dimpled chin, big laughing brown eyes, a freckle at the end of her nose, and a warm, sincere smile, perfectly describe this popular femme. Versatile Evey has been on the swimming team, G. A.A., Student Council, library staff and Colt staff. Alfred Slnilll-Modest Al is a three-letter man who deserves the title President . Smitty's the kind of captivating fellow who is as lovable as ice cream. In fact, he's our favorite brand. Al was the deserving person who received the 12A spade. Brush-haired Al is a perennial star. William Slnith-Speedy Bill Smith is a good thing in a small package. Smitty is a hurdles champ on the track team. He was on the football team, in the N Club, and his plans for the future also in- clude an athletic career. Ambitious Billy will surely succeed with his wholesome manner and determined way. Sam English-Clownish Sam, the gridiron man, beams from ear to ear as he collects IZA boys' dues. 'Taint the money . . . especially . . . it's just the great, big wonderful world. Sam mixes his jokes with N Club activities, football practice, and Prom Committee duties. Cindy Weslen-Enthusiastic Cindy just gurgles over with vim and vitality. She's a bouncing femme who has been on the hockey team, G.A.A., student government, and Colt staff. Green-eyed Cindy wants to be a secretary and we're sure a more pleasing one cannot be found. Promise Blounl-Lanky Promise Blount has as promising a future as his name implies. As co-cap- tain of our West-side championship basketball team, skillful Promise gave his all. Varsity track also claimed P.B. and N Club duties rounded out his heavy activities. All-City-man Blount is a real cool fellow . . . as the ladies will agree. Melvin Leach - Amiable Mel is the smiling fellow everybody knows. When he isn't looking the field over in the corridors, Leach plays football, baseball and basketball. Mel's the guy who hurled North- western to first place in the city baseball finals. A three-letter man, he served on the student council and student government. Ulysses Harvey-He-Man Harvey was co-cap- tain of the varsity basketball team. As high point man and all-city player, Ulysses heaped honor-plus on Northwestern. Track and freshman football rounded out the spare time of this able sports figure. Samuel Poele-Active Sam is friendly with all the fellows. He drowns his excess energies in foot- ball, baseball, and basketball. He served in the N Club and on the Prom Committee. Sam can always be seen in the halls with a smile for all. Fleicllel' Gilders-Champ Fletch, our national celeb, set new national indoor and -:ity outdoor records in pole vaulting. He also held the city diving title for two years, and out of school is a star tumbler. The little Hercules wants to become an athletic coach. For that job, or any in the sports field, Fletch is tops! Iulie I-Iammarstrom-Athletic Iulie is ci future Babe Didrickson. As high-point basketball star, field- hockey full-back, and captain of the tennis team, Iulie excelled! Add to these laurels, secretary of the G.AA., assistant editor of the Norwester, and an honor diploma, and you have our gal, Iulie . . . it's a pleasure to know her. Beverly Hrble-Talented Bev is as fine a scholar as she is a swimmer, dresser, and artist. The Nor- wester editor and G.A.A. president also served in the Spanish Club, Science Club, and Student Council. This blue-eyed blonde plans to tramp U. of M.'s campus in September with a Magna Cum Laude diploma and scholarship to her credit. Phyllis Sirong-Energetic Phyllis of the golden voice is quite a versatile girl. This Magna Cum Laude and scholarship winner was a busy bee in numerous activities. Phyl was president of the Radio Club, vice-president of the Spanish and Latin Clubs, vice-president of the G.A.A., and also on the Nor- wester staff. Add to these an interest in the choir and hockey team, plus a dynamic personality, and you have this charming lassie who is now aiming for a future degree in law. SUMMER SCHOOL Yetta Alpert Ray Baflield Robert Baker James Banks James Bishop James Brown Joan Ann Brown Theodore Cadwell Robert Carey Shirley Chapman Shirley Chin Charlotte Clyde Tinola Cockfield Emery Coflee Phyllis Cohen Dories Craig Marianthe Danigelis Patricia Davenport Oliver Dilworth Rose Mary English George Griggs Alice Hall Sylvia Hill Harold Hillson Leonard Jackson Theodore Jackson Sarah Kehonian Pearl Lloyd Bernice Martin Floyd Martin Lavinia Martin Constance Mason Hugh McKinney Jean McLain Frances Mitchell Wendell Moore lack Parmenter Tom Paszkiewicz Mary Pelshaw Katherine Redmond Harvard Ried Grover Sanders Margaret Simon Vivian Smith Mor Stern Barbarah Stovall Larry Tatro L. Thrash Ben Trotter Jacqueline Warren Martha Williams Ralph Williams . X f ff. .x .,1,.,.,.: 4 . W ,iw Mfg ................................, .... . ,.,.,. .,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,., . , af. M ,f '2-'- ' H W - , ' x , 5,1 had pf f W f Q . V ka y , ' 'V E xv if W 5 M 2' Q , .,-5 eg,,: '.':'..:':. 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The final score stood Miller, 325 Northwestern, 31. When asked how the team impressed him this season, Coach Demaree replied, I was very well satisfied, except for one basket. Apparently others were impressed, too, for Ulysses Harvey won a place on the All-City team and Coach Demaree was selected by a Detroit newspaper as basketball coach of the year. From left to Right, First Row: D. Tresik, R. Campbell, M. Moglovkin, S. Underwood, T. Pacholak, K. Kasem. Second Row: B. Deming, W. Burke, W. Patterson, R. Barr, H. Chiti, G. Shaldo, R. Shields, J. Schultz, J. McCullough. Third Row: S. Bishop, Coach, Al Smith, Capt., H. Evans, M. Leach, T. Moore, B. Stricklin, M. Truss, C. Scirmer, St. Mgr. R. Baker. BASEBALL - '48 CITY CHAMPS Under the seasoned coaching of Sam Bishop and the leadership of Captain Ted Kraft, the Colt Nine of the '48 season captured the city championship and was honored by havin-g three members elected to the All-City squad. Harry Chiti, Iack Crowley, and Al Smith were selected for catcher, center field and second base, respectively. With only one defeat during the course of the regular season, the Colts went on to defeat Denby in the semi-finals, 5-5. In the championship game, veteran pitcher Melvin Leach shackled Eastern while his teammates hammered out a 7 to 1 win to crown a Northwestern team once again. This year's team, with new talent such as Tuss, Ray Campbell, and Harry Evans, and veterans Smith fcaptainl, Chiti and Tresik, promises to follow in their forerunners' footsteps. FOOTBALL TEAM This year's team, as everyone knows, suffered from a six-point jinx. Three of the four games the team lost were by a single touchdown. The boys started off at a terrific pace, swamping Cass Tech in a non-league game 47-0. Then we met Western who caught us on an off day and just beat us, 6-0. The Redford game, won by them 13 to 7, proved to be the most interesting of the year. Chadsey was our next foe and we crushed them 20-0. Mackenzie, with the advantage of playing on their home field, just nipped us 6-0. Cooley just had too much class for the mood we were in, beating us 44-7. Coming back, though, we ended up beating Central 6-0 for a pretty fair record of 3 wins and 4 losses, and our foes knew they had met strong opposition. Don Peek and Iohn Chalopis were nominated to the prep hall-of-fame and All-Westside. C SWIMMING TEAM This fall Northwestern produced another bang-up swimming team. The Colts held their competitors to 296 points while our team scored 44l! We opened the season with Eastern, winning 58-33, then two more victorious practice meets followed. Cooley was beaten 46-45 and Western 53-37. Our next victim was Cass Tech and the Colt Tankers trounced them 62-29. Denby was next, where we lost by the narrowest of margins, 46-45. We quickly recovered from this and gained vengeance by beating Northern and Southeastern 78-13 and 53-38, respectively. Eight men qualified for the finals and each scored. lack Archer was fifth in the 50 yd. Free Style and third in the Free Style Relayp Captain Bob Burgin, sixth in the 50 yd. Individual Medley, third on Relay, lim Laverock lCaptain electl 200 yd. Free Style: Andy Macuk and Stan McConnor third on Free Style Relayg Floyd Rollins came in sixth in the 100 yd. Backstroke and fourth in the Medley Relay, and our two all-city men came in first, Fletcher Gilders in diving and Iack Iensen in the 100 yd. Free Style. lack Iensen, swimming on the relay, was clocked in 123.5 for the 50 yd. Free Style, shattering the city and national prep school records, which were :23.9 and :23.8, respectively. The team finished second in the City Finals, beaten only by Redford. 'MN W .Lf g . W is 1' ., .H M W ,Q Sf 44 6 , gs .4 W5 WM Ja i K V Q-355 i I Mgt VT -jg? AQ M :Q Q? 'QL . Q' ff fig if 'Nfl as H M 48 wp Q '37 ,pu ,Q , , S ,1. xx. was mf:wf j7,,,f 4 M . M wx V QA? I his L 'KIA 'H ig, Q, ,W Q' f ,ft ww, 1 S! fu . V .K .ag m ,gl . mf. bc?9g,gX W, L. H, gg!- A W SK W3 4 Q2 ffm Q , P ? -fi! i 1 K an M isvlw,,mQ,5' ww-K F From Left fo Right-First Row: Capt. G. Gaines, W. Cairns, W. Reece, L. Ru- San. Second Row: Coach Jim- my Russell, M. Banks, H. Cheeseman, D. Dewelle, H. Murdock, R. Evans, S. McConner, Std. Mgr. J. Strickstein. CROSS COUNTRY-CITY CHI-IMPS The Cross Country team are the City Champs for the second straight year. Last year the Colts beat Pershing by the scant margin ol three points. Many considered this luck, but the Colts left no doubt this year, beating Cass Tech, its closest rival, by twenty-seven points. The finals were run off on a Wet, slimy day, but even under these unusual circumstances, Marvin Banks took first with Roosevelt Evans right behind, finishing third. Captain George Gaines nailed down fifth While Stan McConner, the last of the Colts to make his all-city stripe, came in thirteenth. Bill Cairns and Hal Murdock, coming in sixteenth and eighteenth, respectively, just missed their all-city stripes. Murdock had the ill luck ol falling in the stretch, otherwise he would have finished higher. t We pay tribute to the Cross Country team and their coach Iames Russell tor their fine showing. TRACK -' CITY CHAMPS A history-making track team under the able leadership of Captain Gilders and Coach Iames Russell, brought additional glories to Northwestern by winning the City Championship, defeating their arch rivals, Miller and Cooley, by better than seven points. After going un- defeated for the third consecutive year in dual meets, the boys were barely shaded by U6 of a point for the West-Side crown, but this bitter loss spurred them to new heights in the city meet. Firsts were garnered by Gilders in the pole vault, Billy Smith in the high and low hurdles, Owens in high jump, Banks in the half mile, and Hicks, Murray, McSwain, and Barker, making up the medley relay team. Cairns came in second in the 440, Murphy sixth in the shot put, and the 880 relay team took a third. Earlier in the season, Captain Gilders set a new national indoor scholastic pole vault record, exceeding the old record by more than an inch. Brilliant performances have been prevalent on the track squad throughout the season. The members who are certain to receive letters for their performances this season are: Marvin Banks, Lawrence Rusan, Robert Hicks, Walter Billops, Iarry Howard. Roosevelt Evans, Winston Blount, Kenneth Barker, Pressley Murray, Marshal Teague, Don Owens, Donald McSwain, Bill Smith, and Iohn Murphy. From Left to Right, First Row: J. Taylor, R. Hicks, W. Blount, J. Howard, T, Irwin, M. McBride, R. Roberts, R. Tucker, F. Manns, C. Vezina, W. Carr. Second Row: C. Stewart, B. Dudley, P. Murray, K. Barker, W. Cairns, Capt. F. Gilders, R. Evans, D. Owens, M. l Banks, V. Pressley, T. Hendricks, M. Holliday, Coach Jimmy Russell. Third Row: J. Jeter, J. Dwelle, H. Cheesman, U. Harvey, D. McSwain, J. Murphy, J. Flowers, S. Truman, R. Larkins, R. Turner, M. Teague, P. Clemonds, W. Billops, o GOLF TEAM From left to right: Coach Paul Bernd, Morton Weisling, Sheldon Wachler, Robert Morrill, Frank Ottati, Dale Near. TENNIS TEAM The Colt netters rolled over each of their opponents in succession to capture the West- side crown for the second time in the two years. Under the leadership of Coach Demaree and Captain Steve Bromberg the Colts demonstrated their power over all their adversaries and they were completely in command during each of their engagements. The Colts defeated Wilbur Wright, Southwestern, Cooley, Mackenzie, and Chadsey with- out the loss of a single match. Western and Central were luckier, winning one match each, and U. of D. did even better, winning two matches, but still losing the engagement. The Colts met Southeastern in the semi-finals of the city playoffs and conquered them in a prolonged, grueling match. This put them in position to play the Hamtramck Cosmos, the Eastside champs. The Cosmos edged the Colts out to take the city championship for the second successive year. l l From left to Right, Coach J. Demaree, C. Pitts, C. Weaver, N. Oliver, J. Sahratian, J. Harvey, K. Leonard, H. Farmer TB X-RAY PROGRAM Northwestern High School is fortunate indeed to be in a city that olters such a complete health program which in- cludes for all llth and 'I2th graders TB X-Rays without cost to the student. The Detroit TB Society offers X-Rays on fourteen by seventeen film. These pic- tures are taken downtown and projected on a screen. If there is any doubt of disease the film is enlarged for 'further examination. The money comes from contributions and Christmas Seals sold in the schools. Over the past three years some three thousand Northwestern students have been given free examinations. Mr. Bernd deserves much credit for his fine work as head of the health program. W m w,q, if 'M bg mwstllii if 8.4 gy Q' Emi 3 QQ ff : 5 '-Mn ,Q 1 if' ' ffi1'?X2915'i?x3i 3. 2 E Q ,, ,Wx . , : .... ' N In M ' ' Q 9 gifs' ggs -Egg... . Q. .,::...:...:,.. IAQIA 'JH 1 ' K Q 5 K P5 v ga i f Si um rw 1--:-1 ' ' Q ff E A '1.'21 ,.. W A . --- f Q1 is ,Z Q. L Y .X am Left to Right, 'st Row: B. Gilbert Hammett, C. Wil ms, E. Cox, J. Clark Gibson, L. Berry m. cond Row: M. Guy . C. Irving, B. Terry Williams, E. San rs, G. Williams, L ans, P. Arakelian,J ller, C. Gresham. ird Row: B. Derrick Gregory, C. Smith Barber, D. Abidin Pare, S. Edwards Drake, J. Hammar om, L. Stief, P lrty. 1 FIELD HOCKEY The hockey games played in 1948 were all nip and tuckg those with Northern, Mackenzie, and Cooley ended in ties. Central finally yielded after the final half of the game was delayed tor three days by rain. The girls worked hard to beat their old rival Western, but their only loss of the season was to the Cowgirls. Under the coaching of Mrs. Carty, many girls who had never played field hockey before made the varsity squad. Headed by Captain Magdalene Pare, the varsity consisted of Ioyce Gregory, Christine Williams, Betty Terry, Curlie Smith, Florence Gibson, Lynnett Evans, Dorothy Abidin, Virginia Derrick, Parise Arakelian, Constance Gresham, and Iulie Ham- marstrom. With the many players who are returning next year, Captain Constance Gresham and the team ought to be able to turn those games that ended in ties into wins for Northwestern. SWIMMING TEAM Good spirit, keen competition and tenth graders were the watchwords for the girls' swimming team. The handicap of having only seven girls out of a squad of forty return to the team this year was not as devastating as predicted, since the season's tally shows two wins, two ties, and two defeats. With the expert coaching of Miss Watson, the girls who return next year will surely rectify the losses. The stars who graduate this year, led by Captain Florence Sanner, are Beverly Arble, Marilyn Rau, Vivian Davis, Arlene Alexander and Betty Gillham. :nt Row E Nelson Cureton, C. Pena Schluter, S. Fagan Stephens, P. Man lg, P. Weeker, Capt Sanner, G. Fitzpat k, Rita Du Mar, J x, B. Wood, M. Tol ln, B. Gillham. cond Row: B. Pick ng, V. Davis, M u, P. Stannard, N arrow, R. Unger, J rrris. ird Row: M. Lawr- ce, M. Fisher, E imilton, U. Jackson Dent, Coach E ztson, V. Keko, B ble, A. Wilson, G ndy, N. Fairfield, B ampson, J. Jones, M lrphy, B. Laverock 1 GIRLS' TENNIS TERM The girls' tennis team had a good season. With Mrs. Dunn as coach, the many new girls played as though this were their second or third year. The singles matches were handled by Captain Iulie Hammarstrom, Marilyn Doering, and Florence Gibson, and the doubles by Maude Iones and Iohnnie Calloway, Barbara Banks and Barbara Gilbert, Ioan Walen and Betty Withers. M. Jones. Owens, Mrs. Mildred Dunn. J. Fleming, N. Clovon. Jones, Mrs. M. Dunn fCouchl. GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM YEA TEAM! The girls' basketball team had a successful year in spite of the loss of many varsity members. The girls rolled up a record ot five victories and one defeat 'suffered at the hands of Northern. With Mrs. Dunn's able coaching, the girls Who successfully iilled the vacant positions were Mary Bell, Ianet Goins, Harriet Bell, Virginia Teasley, and Iohnnie Calloway. The letter girls who returned to help keep the fine record of the last three years were Captain Barbara Banks, Florence Regep, and Iulie Hammarstrom. Magdalene Pare, Anelda Hall, and Iennie Dent, who graduated in Ianuary, were only able to play in one game. The spirit of this year's reserve team would indicate that the varsity squad of next year will carry on in Iine fashion. From Left to Right, First Row: F. Gibson, J. Gregory, B. Gilbert, S. Armstrong, Capt. J. Hammar- strom, A. Latham, J. Calloway, Second Row: P. Arakelian, J. Walen, B. Withers, B. Bivins, M. Deering, F. Regep, B. Banks, E. From Left to Right, First Row: R. Jackson, A. Nance, F. Gibson, Second Row: J. Calloway, V. Teasley, H. Bell, B. Banks, J. Hammarstrom, F. Regep, M. Bell. Third Row: J. Gregory, B. Barber, M. Martin, A. Cade, B. Carey, N. St. Clair, C. Gresham, M. CHEER LEADERS From Left to Right, First Row: B. Banks, V. Teasley, B. Gaines fCaptainl, D. Martin, J. Bonner. Second Row: S. Beattie, F. Grice, E. Dart. 0 BELOW Standing: Patricia Walker, Gwendolyn Simmons, Con- :hito Oglesby, Patricia Jones, Louise Stief. Kneeling: Paula Banks, Mariorie Mumford, Marilyn Wogge, Florence Regep, Normo Wheby, Elsie Hale. Dn Floor: Shirley Armstrong, Agatha Johnson, Jeanne rlunter. DANCE CLUB With graceful air and pointed toe, the Modern Dance Club skilfully performs. These dainty lassies have glided through the air with the greatest of ease promoting the popularity of creative dance. Nimble Ivy Spight spurred the curvetting dancers on in the fall semester, while talented Gwynne Simmons car- ried on the fine Work during the spring semester. Twirling about in the Green Lights Program and the Annual Teachers' Convention at Hotel Statler, promen- nading in the 10B and 12A Open House, the Modern Dance Club has been a popular and entertaining group under the inspiration of Mrs. P. Carty. A few popular Norihwesternifes, from the top clown-Floyd Rollins, Jim Lcverock I Officer Frank Bcrneff 0 Melvin Leach 0 Tom Highfield, Bob Burgin, Don May O Evelyn Gofzeff 0 Don Peel! 0 Harold Mur- dock O Miss Armstrong 0 Alf'-fmfaf 'JW' Hagan. der, E. Taylor. clers. . gitt, E. Benbow STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council has had a very busy year. They have sponsored a good many activities throughout two full terms. Under the able supervision of Mr. Hollinger, they have come through with flying colors. Although the efforts of the Council are not always evident to the student body, they are always busy trying to improve the conditions in our school relating to students affairs. Every student at Northwestern should feel justly proud of the Student Council's work because it is run by the students themselves and every student is represented at the meetings and in every activity they engage in. The officers elected for the fall term were as follows: President, Bill McFadden, Vice President, Don May, Secretary, Trudy Martin, and Treasurer, Tommy Hagan. The spring officers Were: President, Iim Laverock, Vice President, Wally Cruise, Secretary, Ioan Fox, and Treasurer, Betty Terry. COLT The Northwestern Colt is galloping along, serving the students with choice bits of news and gossip. Mr. H. P. Brown, faculty adviser, believes the paper should provide training in Iournalism for all who will participate. The Colt Office is located in the basement of the Northwestern building, room 23. This space was formerly a snack bar and then a book store. Now, converted into a newspaper office with necessary facilities, it comfortably accommodates eighty people. There has been an average increase of over 250 copies sold per issue since last year. This is partly the result of a larger and more experienced staff. At present seventy students are associated with the paper. The Editorial Board, composed of senior and junior editors, is the controlling group. Their problems and duties range from recommending promotions to planning the semi-annual Colt Coker. This self-governing program is readily being developed. In the newly established library, there are neatly bound, black leather covered books containing a copy of each issue printed between 1917 and 1938. The 1939 to l948 papers will soon be added. These serve as references and may be used for ideas and reprints. A complete file of all papers from Detroit High Schools is kept. A card catalogue has been compiled to record the Colts and English and journalism books. The Colt offers to staff members ot all grades key awards and certificates. Earned credits, determined by a point system, are totaled at the end of each semester. Presentations are made on Friday of the nineteenth school week to those who have acquired 500 or more points. Iim Martin, editor-in-chief for the '48-'49 school year, strives to keep things running smoothly. The entire group has one purpose as their goal: that is publishing a paper which will satisfy the majority of readers. From left to Right First Row: B. McFad den, G. Martm Zawada, Mr. A H Hollinger, D. May T Second Row: J. Callo way, R. Hall, P. Banks C. Clyde, J. Bowling H. Kourtiean, E Wal Third Row: C. Russell G. Berryman, B Terry M. Richardson, L Jor dan, J. Laverock B Brown, P. Davenport J. Mitchell, E. aun Fourth Row: V. Drake E. Carter, C. Stoetz ner, P. Bogerls Schirmer, J. Thomson M. Prevost, W. Cruise B.Schwesinger,A Sug Editor's Desk: Dick Brown, Jim Martin, Ronald Bornstein. Feature writer, Nancy Esplen and Publicity Manager, Donalda Head. Top: Composite picture ofthe VII and VIII hour COLT staffs. Left to right, First row: S. Behrendt, D. Current, Brickner, D. Olshonsky, R. Wagner, K. Faulkner, L. Howell, Second row: L. Searle, A. Fugua, G. McCrary, McCutcheon, C. Thornton, J. Phillips, Third row: M. Dawson, M. Collison, J. Thackery, J. Bonner, R. Weberman, August, M. Guyer, Fourth row: D. Hendrickson, N. Esplen, B. Bartlett, J. Blocker, M. Leuchtenburg, Fifth row: Davis, H. Locke, B. Fort, P, Parsons, J. Dent, Sixth row: R. Brown, B. Gaines, B. Farmer, D. Head, C. Weston, Wright, D. Kent, A. Smedly, L. Finegold, R. McVay, Y. Jackson, J. Calloway, Seventh row: H, P. Brown, J. Mart C. Ginyord, K. Leonard, F. Simmons, C. Rs-rker, R. Bornstein. A M N B P in At right are: AI Clink, Editorial Writer, Ronald Bernstein, Keith Faulkner of the Business Staff, Dick Brown, Business Manager, Mr. H. P. Brown, Faculty Advisor, G. A. H. The Girls' Athletic Association under the capable leadership of Beverly Arble has presented Northwestern with a year full of successful events. This organization, headed by Mrs. Dunn, sponsored the 1U B Open House and obtained passes to the games for all girls possessing letters. For the first time in three years they sponsored a hilarious basketball game between the boys' and girls' varsity teams. The board is composed of the four officers, team captains and representatives from all grade-rooms. TOP-G.A.A.-From Left to Right, First Row: M. Dunn, P. Strong B, Arble, D. Martin, J. Hummarstrom. Second Row: P. Aralcelion, M. Mogge, C. Smith, M. Kinney, C Eruing, E. Nelson. Third Row: M. Fisher, S. Behrendt, C. Crew, M. Rau, G. Simmons, J. Davis, I. Spight. Fourth Row: P. Jensen, M. Doering, M. Leuchtenburg, M. Pure R. DuMar, E. Gegenfurtner, F. Sanner, J. Fox. 1 BElOW-N CLUB-From Left to Right, First Row: B. Burgin, I.. Henry, F. Rollins, G. Gaines, Coach Demcree. Second Row: L. Rusun, F. Gilders, D. Lyons, D. Prentice, M. Banks, D. Burnett, J. Blount, B. Mills. Third Row: W. Burke, P. Blount, D. Peek, H. Murdock, C. Sang' ster, E. Dodson, S. Poole. Fourth Row: J. Jensen, D. Loeweke, J. Sahration, J. Murphy, 5. McConner, T. Taylor. N CLUB See that boy over there with the big red N on that sharp sweater. He's an N Club boy. Notice that brawn, those muscles, that build, of course, he didn't get it through an Atlas course! Northwestern Sports did all of that for him. These masculine specimens are members of the N Club, a group of sports enthusiasts who have won letters in football, basketball, track, swimming, baseball, and tennis. LATIN CLUB This term the Latin Club has been flourishing much in the old style under the helping hand ot their sponsor, Mrs. Cutt, and with such officers as Hubert Loche, Primus Consul, George Lawson, Scriba, Dorothy Kent, Quaestor, Constance Thornton, Aedile, Maudestine Bell, Praetor, and Ioan Phillips, Vice-Consul. They presented the movie The Last Days of Pompeii in the Auditorium, like those the Student Council has shown. Beverly Brown received the Virgilium medal and the Honor Key was won by Nancy Campbell for scholastic excellence. It you are wondering what those titles mean, l'm sure any member of the Latin Club would tell you-that is, if they know. LATIN CLUB From Left io Right, First Row: C. Thorn- ton, D. Penn, E. Cutt, D. Kent, N. Campbell, M. Maynard. Second Row: P. John- son, I. Miller, C. Gin- yerd, C. Reclrer, E Saunders, J. Phillips, T. Hammett. Third Row: J. Davis, W. Gaines, G. Law- son, B. Barber, H Locke, M. Bell, J Brown, L. Taylor. Fourth Row: A. Smed- ley, J. Cushing, M. McNoriell, H. Barring- ton, B. Meek, V. Der- rick, E. Benbow. SPANISH CLUB From Left to Right, First Row: M. Novitz, B. MacHavey, M. Man- ley, H. Zawada, R. McKeown, A. Migdal. Second Row: G. John- son, S. Behrenclt, M. Seriguchi, H. Fuller, M. Fisher, J. Chapa. Third Row: A. John- son, D. Fitzhugh, M. Pore, P. Bageris, P. Strong, J. Pena. SPHNISI-I CLUB El club de espanol, with its delightful meetings and programs, had a muy simpatica ano. The biggest affairs of the term were the Pan-American Day celebration and the radio program at Station WDTR. The first was a colorful pageant with an abundant supply of music, songs, dances, and humor. The latter's purpose was to stimulate interest in the Spanish customs and language. Election of officers brought to the helm: Masao Seriguchi, President, Phyllis Strong, Vice-Presidentg Iudy Chapa, Secretaryg and Bill McKavey, Treasurer. Meetings were enlivened'by the enjoyable games played in Spanish, the amusing whoppers told, and the interesting song styling of the Senors Novitz and Migdal. SKI CLUB The Ski Club of Northwestern had a very slack season this year. Believe it or not, it wasn't due to Mr. Iack IrWin's rheumatism. There just wasn't enough snow for our big strong snow lovers. Tom Kaifesh and George Turner are some of the busiest snow men in the club, not to mention Larry Tatro. Their chief occupation this year, sadly enough, was telling the others about the deep snows of yesteryear. When the skiers find the weather to their liking, they all strap their skiis on or through the roof of Mr. lrWin's car, and off they go for hilarious trips up and down-and upside down- the nearest hills they can find. RADIO CLUB On the air. That describes the activities of the mike jockeys throughout the year. And it was a beautiful air wave that carried the voices of some of the members over station WWI. They broadcasted for fifteen minutes on the Poetry Hour as they enacted a biography of Rachel Field. V i With more activities than a four-way cold tablet, the Radio Club has been constantly attracting more prospective members at each audition. Many new scripts have been written and many new shows produced under Mr. Shapiro's clever direction. At the Ianuary elections, Seymore Stark won the presidency, Nathan Conyers became vice-president, Mae Guyer was elected secretary, Ann Huntington ,took over the position of treasurer, and the publicity manager's post was filled by Roy McCall. With capable officers and a multitude of participating members, the Radio Club continues to be one of the most active school organizations. Y-TEENS I This year, Northwestern's Y-Teens were junior members of the Y.W.C.A. In their activities they have learned how to have fun together regardless of race, nationality or religion. Ioan King was president and Ioan Williamson was the vice-president. Secretary and publicity manager was Betty Rubin. Ioan Flagg was treasurer and Donna' Mieske and Sue Edwards were inter-club councilmen. Northwestern was represented at two conferences this year, the Hi-Y-Teen Conference and the Mid-Winter Conference near Battle Creek. With the help of Miss Pobutsky the girls have put on such activities as picnics, debates and Blue Iean Frolics. The club is looking forward to a much larger membership next year. SCIENCE CLUB Ah! far in the future you may hear of some amazing discoveries that have been per- formed by an ex-member of our illustrious Science Club. The officers this year are: Marilyn Leuchtenburg, Presidentg Christine Williams, Vice President, Barbara Reddick, Secretaryg and Ruth Dent, Treasurer. They made two interesting trips-one to Cranbrook and one to Ann Arbor, and had several noted speakers to talk on modern inventions and discoveries. They also gave movies pertaining to these inventions. All these activities were ably sponsored by Mr. Wade and Mr. Grose. SKI CLUB From Left to Right First Row: B. Thomp son, N. Sparrow, M Vittes, B. Schwesinger P. Stannard, C, Mor tin, M. Mogge. Second Row: E. Ben bow, G. Turner, L Stief, L. Tatro, J. Ru binstein, B. Rittinger. Third Row: M. Arm- strong, C. Clavon, T. Kaifesh, D. Newman D. Mazer, J. Stahl John lrwin. SCIENCE CLUB From Left to Right, First Row: J. Bently, D. Forrest, C, Turner, D. Craig, B. Thomlxins, P. Johnson. Second Row: W, Wade, A. Chenault, P. Conway, V. Brooks, H. Fowler, M. McNorielI, C. Grose. I RADIO CLUB From Left to Right, First Row: G. Ed- wards, N. Conyers, P. Strong, G. Shapiro, J. Blocker, M. Guyer, A Smedley. Second Row: N. August, M. Rosario, J. Phillips, A. Poole, J. Taylor, L. Morse, N. Meyers, C. Carter, D. Porter. Third Row: L. Finegold, R. Bornstein, H. Toparcean, A. Huntington, A. Hirsch, J. Williamson, F. King, P. Coray, M. Bell, E. Pinlcstcn. Meyers. Fourth Row: S. Stark, C. Harris, R. McCall, S. Truman, H. Barrington, E. Dodson, G. Morrison, K. Kasam. Y-TEENS From Left to Right, First Row: D. Mieske, M. Bell, Miss G. Pobutsky, J. Williamson, J. Flagg. Second Row: J. Miles, J. Bentley, B. Sadcller, M. Harris, J. Clark, A. Marshall, R. Cathey, J. Micheoux, E. Nelson. Franklin, L. Morse. Third Row: T. Hammett, D. Current, C. Peterson, O. Turner, P. Armstrong, K. Nelson, E. Saunders, J. Davis, B. Rehearsal in 186 0 In the at- tic galleries 0 'IO-B dance class I 2:20 at lasf. 'J KVM T v. W Q W-A9 X 'WM'-u ,A sm- is N Q Q iw H 1 :J E V L ii? , w.. ,..,V , an 5 . Ms! 'G' 1 Nm ' U. W 'Y T' , x ,f ,fm 1 ,1I,1 W Q , wr V532 W 1 4, ..,. 1,:, 1 f Q M K 4 S ,W fi ,, , . F fi U N 1? AQ 3 1 42' k ky ! 3 5 xr? in ff'-if? 5 gs 5 ff 1 ff 1 v l W s N R es 4- ,JF fV,: .. i g '-. 5 '53 hi i51'M ' w w w - . :f', 1 ',.. 4 555: ' . ' f ,X ' SPG- . :-. - f' EEE' 57 A :fx , ,. ,EN , ,,,,. . , 3,1 , 5, MA L. ..,. A x..,, N ,i , ,WZ5 W ,L A 5 H .M K . 1 L M f fd P53 7? 1' , x r , N A ,,.5,,W. qg,, . .. , Q' A .A, q M' fi ig? Q ri? L I had if ? W , S fg in ,,,.., if RH? Y 'Q 1 hiv' was t 3 an '71 f a in l xl' f'!lyuW Q W Q 2 A I M ,t ,uygfmti I f 1 ig MQ, 'ag Q .1 - 5 - -3 5 iris, 1, , 5 ' J Mfg -'23 . 3 A X ' 'w i . wif ' X ' ' . H-5 f , ,, If ii? ff - -wff A fp' ii ws+fm W M32 OUR MUSICAL TALENTS To Each His Own the music goes, cmd our choice for a group of great instrumentalists is Northwestern's Band. These talented musicians rendered enjoyable selections at the 12 A Open Houses, group programs, the Christmas programs, and at commencement exercises. Adding their melody to the Iazz Concert and other entertainments, the Band deserves the recognition it has attained . . . So in Love with the Dance Band Northwesternites cry after being sent at the superb Iazz Concert. With such talented artists as Don Owens on tenor sax, Don Weinert on alto sax, Richard Kulzynski on trumpet, and Iohn Murphy on trombone, the Dance Band is tops! Song stylists Bonnie Cooper and Beatrice Kessellmeyer offered their vocal skill to the en- thusiastic audiences. Some of the year's numerous activities were playing at the Civic and Hi-Y Luncheons, the Spring Concert, Winter Concert, and the G.A.A. Talent Show. We hope this real gone band will remain in top quality for a long time . . . The lights are dimming, a blend of maroon robes and smiling faces greets the hushed audience as the graceful hand of director Straucy Edwards begins the evening's entertain- ment. Behind her, the A Capella Choir renders a group of numbers marked by the vocal artistry by which they are performed. The Choir has sung in the Winter and Spring Concerts, on stations WWI and WXYZ, on church occasions, Lenten programs and on folk song entertainments. Suesetta Talbert, Marion Perkins, Don Peek, Ross Lashbrook, Dolores Rudy, and Connie Crew are among the soloists who helped make this year for the A Capella Choir and outstanding and eventful one . . . The Girls' Glee Club shows up the advantages of a small vocal group. With lovely voices and a delightful repertoire of light and pleasant airs, these singers have appeared on many church and radio programs. Energetic Miss Straucy Edwards, with Mrs. Erma Baken as accompanist, has offered valuable training in voice development. The Girls' Glee Club is a pleasure to hear . . . , ' Perhaps the most well-received music group is the Boys' Glee Club, the boys with personality in their voices. Offering topnotch entertainment, this group of enthusiastic singers possesses amazing vocal quality. Starring in the lUB programs, 12A Open House, and Armistice Day ceremony was activity aplenty. These spirited lads, however, sought higher laurels in the Christmas program, Winter Concert, and WWI Green Lights broadcast. Going even further, the Club's appearance in the English Department Ballad Program, the Effective Learning sponsored performances, and the Spring Review was noted for its energetic delivery and colorful costumes. We could listen for hours to these males of the cheerful voices, spurred by their director, Mr. Young . . . BAND - From Left to Right, First Row: V. Reaves, D. McKay J. Brandreth. Second Row: I.. Feldman, G. Wright, C. Parsley, B. Granstaft L. Thrash, M. Ball, A. Hirsch, E. Lindsey. Third Row: W. Patterson, L. Ruson, D. Christ, E. Elzy, G Martin, E. Taylor, G. Nalley, J. Clark, D. Owens, A. Brown Fourth Row: Mr. W. Hellstein, C. Hillyer, J. Austin, J. Bryant J. Horne, N. Oliver, R. Stewart, A. Jeter, L. Rheaume. Fifth Row: G. Frank, C. Davidson, O. Calhoun, F. Miller, J Anderson, C. Polan, D. McSwain, J. Murphy, R. Kulczynski W. Owens, B. Davis. O ORCHESTRA - From Lett to Right, First Row: B. Harris, D Boughner, A. Cowan. Second Row: B. Clark, M. Martin, C. Williams, B. Davis. Third Row: T. Sviretf, I. Steelman, A. Hirsch, C. Parsley, G Martin, E. Taylor, J. Clark. Fourth Row: T. Tyler, J. Frank, J. Bryant, J. Horne, W. Owens, L. Rheaume, C. Polan, J. Anderson, Mr. W. Hellstein. DANCE BAND - From Left to Right, First Row: A. Hirsch, D Weinert, H. Murdock, D. Owens, A. Brown. Second Row: P. McPartlin, G. Frank, B. Davis. Third Row: B. Cooper, R. Kulczynski, R. Stewart, L. Rheaume Mr. W. Hellstein, J. Anderson, J. Murphy. 1 1 r 1 A CAPELLA CHOIR - From Left to Right, First Row: L. Martin, B. Kesselmeyer, P. Arakelian, P. Robinson, S. Talbert, M. Bell, J. Irish, S. Tashiian, E. Jewell, D. Rhodes, L. Jackson. Second Row: E. Baker, B. Cooper, J. Phillips, E. Reese, F. Brown, B. Zoller, A. Alexander, B. Bell, C. Williams, P. Banks, J. Walls, Miss S. Edwards. Third Row: M. Kinney, J. Trembath, M. Perkins, J. Cushing, G. Harris, M. Carden, P. Conway, M. Bosworth, D. Rudy, O. Banerian. Fourth Row: C. Crew, D. Jueckstock, D. Watson, J. Rowe, H. Murdock, D. Peek, J. Bellinger, J. Blount, B. Beniamin, A. Jones, P. Stannard. O GIRLS GLEE CLUB - From Left to Right, First Row: M. Cad- well, J. Bentley, D. Mieske, J. Irish, L. Morse, A. Dames, P. Leckrone, B. Kesselmeyer. Second Row: M. Hooker, C. Crew, L. Butler, W. Holmes, M. Lester, R. Gutierricz, P. Davenport, C. Williams, J. McClain. Third Row: J. Cushing, R. Moss, A. Watt, M. Bosworth, J. Monon, P. Jensen, L. Stief, J. Joseph, H. Toparcean, W. Vinson. Fourth Row: Mrs. E. Baken, Miss S. Edwards. BOYS GLEE CLUB - From Left to Right, First Row: Mr. J. C. Young, L. Townsend, D. Peek, J. Jinnett, H. Murdock, C. Temcoft. Second Row: C. Horton, F. Rogers, D. Judstock, C. Clavon J. Farrar, T. Jackson, E. Jackson. Third Row: F. Williams, C. Jones, Z. Kyle, J. Curry, B. Trotter, B. Curry, D. Hellamns, F. King. Fourth Row: E. Taylor, A. Smith, J. Walker, J. Nunley, E. Coffee, I. Hall, R. Thornton, R. Elrod, H. Hillson, K. Apple- boum. as is it ,L 'Q l ' Lett to Right, Row: 2nd Lf. J. 'ey, Muster Sgt. D. yers, 2nd Lt. R. ett. nd Row: lst Lt. tcVettie, Capt. R. wn, lst Lt. D. nces, Capt, H. ks. i Left to Right, Row: R. Brown, D. F. Byers, J. ey. nd Row: C. Wat- W' Smith, E. R. O. T. C. son. As always, Northwestern has an excellent rifle team which t Raw: G. Kos- entered in several competitive matches this year. The awards D. Weinherf, G. were won by Cadets Tom Paszkiewiez, Willie Iackson, Robert Mal- '5' W' Jackson' lett, Gene Sellers, and Richard Brown. The Army Day program was even bigger and better than last .l year's. They had movies in the morning and open house at night lor the parents, while the R.O.T.C. room was open all day to the students and M Sgt. Byers had tanks and weapons on exhibit. M Sgt. Byers is setting precedent this year by awarding a victory trophy to the out- standing cadet ot the year. It seems well worth any lellow's efforts to own this handsome bit of statuary. All the cadets are working extra hard to be able to participate in the Annual Federal Inspection and the R.O.T.C. field day. fs 'S AAXIVK A 'mf mi - .1 'i W V W is J J 3 , 'lui' 6 Q. -not-1' gn. psy M an i l qw ? mi lg ' 1. . i 1? Aim 132' v' fi LIBRARY STAFF The Library Staff is a very important part of our school. The members are very helpful to every individual student at Northwestern. They will take time off from their desk work to answer your questions to the best of their ability about the material in the library. Besides keeping the library in order and the books on the shelves, they have a hand in selecting the actual books which the students read for their education or their enjoyment. Miss Winton, our able librarian, is at the head of the staff. O OFFICE MESSENGERS No matter what your business, you can always expect a friendly Hello or a cheerful Good Morning when you enter the main office. This efficient outfit in the office is under the supervision of Miss Maxine Armstrong. So-if you sign up for office practice-and want the real thing-just be lucky enough to be scheduled in the main office and you will get experience in answering the telephone ifor business callsl delivering messages, assisting the secretaries in the general office procedure and guiding any visitors. I P. A. R. STAFF The little room off the auditorium entrance . . . that's the P.A.R. room . . . The loungers . . . all male technicians . . . Competent? . . . Why, natch. The P.A.R. staff is a small select group interested in projection, auditorium and radio. Semester activities include announcing the scores at all games, operating Student Council movies, the records for 10B dance classes, supervising the lighting and radio arrangements for the concerts, tuning in classrooms for announcements . . . and working like the busy bees they are. Bees must have honey, however, and these males enjoyed a honey of a time with their able chief, Tom Highfield, at their end-of-the-semester outings. Officers of the more frigid semester were Danny Watson, Presi- dentg Don Christ, Vice-presidentg Tom Kaifesh, Secretary, and Larry Tatro, Treasurer. The new semester brought new officers: President, Don Christ, with Andrew jackson second in command, pad bearer, Charles Gable, and gold grabber, George Spaulding. This capable staff of trained . On the job! Tom Highfield E. Westerman C. Wilczynski Siffing First Row: J. Hammorstrom, A. Lesher, C. Williams, l. Barnett, J. Woods, G. Simmons, C. Williams, J. Pate, D. Favale, E. Wulker, J. Sotir. Second Row: B. Ritfinger, V. Smith, M. Maynard, B. Beach, D. Head, M. McNoreIl, E. Gegenfuriner, Mrs. Bauer, L. Finegold, B. Arble, Miss Barbey, Mr. Troftner. Third Row: Mr. Cline, E. Brudna, M. Prevost, S. Sandweiss, D. Near, J. O'Dell, M. Ottati, K. Leonard, J. Curry. Beverly Arble Julie Hammarstrom John Sotir NORWESTER STAFF EDITOR-Beverly Arble ASSISTANT-Iulie Hammarstrom LITERARY AND SPORTS-Evelyn Walker, Kenneth Leonard, Louise Finegold, Don- alda Head, Marion Gottschalk, Phyllis Strong, Elaine Gegenfurtner, Mark Ottati ART-Audrey Lesher, Edward Brudna CIRCULATION-Christine Williams, Char- leana Williams, Vivian Smith, Iames Curry ADVERTISING-Iohn Sotir, Gwynne Sim- mons, Iuanita Woods, Mary Lou Pre- vost, Irma Barnett, Marianna Maynard, Barbara Beach, Iohn O'Dell, Waneta Pate, Dale Near, Seymour Sandweiss, Myra McNorie1l, Dora Favale, Bill Rit- tinger ADVISERS-Mr. Traltner, Mr. Russell, Miss Barbey, Mrs. Bauer, Mr. Cline Walsh Institute of Accountancy, Detroit, teaches the nationally recognized Pace Courses in Accountancy ond Business Administration. As a specialized professional school of Accountancy, Walsh has demonstrated through the success of its students that specialization pays. More than one hundred Certified Public Accountants of Michigan have taken all or part of their professional training at Walsh during its twenty-seven years of operation. Registration for Fall classes in day or evening school will begin August 1, 1949. Fall semester will begin September 12, 1949. WALSH INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANCY A Non-profit School of Accountancy and Related Subjects 120 Madison Avenue, Detroit 26, Michigan Telephone: WOodward 1-5136 FROM THE HEART OF . . . sl WO HI Nl Go THE afsr or EVERYTHING Our Most Sincere Congratulations KAPPA THETA CHI Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Dr. H. J. York - Oculist J 55.00 Down - 31.25 Q week N'C 'OLA5 and SOMA T S 0 U K A I. A S Specialists in All Kinds of Dance 7314 Grand River Class and Private Instruction tor all ages ai 'he Boulevard 11332 Woodward TOwnsend 6-9780 FERN'S BEAUTY SHOP 4065 Tiremon Special Rafes for School Girls on MONDAYS and TUESDAYS GWYN'S FLORISTS 1675 w. GRAND BLVD. TYIer 5-2186 Fresh Cuf Flowers - Corsages Funeral Designs - Poffed Planfs Compliments of WATSON'S DRUGS Complimenfs A NELSON'S PRESCRIPTION LABORATORY 3808 W. Warren nr. McKinley Tyler 8-7040 DEBS EVERLASTING BEST Compliments ROSS SERVICE STATION Greosing and Battery Service Tires Repcired McGRAW at 25th TY. 4-8857 B E R G ' S cons AND DRESSES Exclusive . . . Nor Expensive 7366 GRAND RIVER 1 - A - .. PICTURE OF A HIGH SHli.S one of thousands of high school graduates who feel that the telephone business is a worth- while work . . . worthwhile for the people engaged in it . . . worthwhile for the entire community. Like most Michigan Bell women, she entered the business with girls her own age . . . learned by doing . . .was well paid while learning. . .gets regular pay increases . . . looks ahead to continued opportuni- ties lor advancement . . . enjoys vacations with pay. SCHOOL GRADUATE The girl in the picture is an operator . . . but there are many other types of jobs at Michigan Bell . . . and they're all important. too . . . because we're like a team and everyone has a necessary part to play. Employment opportunities at Michigan Bell vary from time to time . . . from city to city . . . but one thing about it . . . we're glad to talk with girl graduates . . . always . . . anywhere. MICIIICAN BELL TEI.EPIlON'E COMPANY Best Wishes for cr Brighl Congrafulaiions Class of '49 Future TEEN-AGERS SIGMA DELTA PHI FISHER Y Complimenfs of THE NORWESTER SHOP For the high school-for the community 4053 TIREMAN TYIer 4-9877 BROWN 8. CROSSON 4515 Grand River Avenue 7406 GRAND RIVER AVE. TEmple 1-8988 Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware Comer Lolhrop Repairing of Jewelry, Watches, Clocks Say if wifh records MEI.I.O-D MUSIC BAR RADIO SERVICE - LATEST RECORDS Service wifhin 24 hrs. 5105 TIREMAN Congratulations to you High School Graduates S. S. KRESGE CO. 7350 Grand River Compliments of COl.EMAN'S MARKET 5200 Pacific Tyler 6-6800 Congratulations Graduates VASIL MUSIC CO. 8200 Dexter Satisfaction Guaranteed YOUR FRIENDLY W. T. Grant Co. Store 8970 Grand River at Joy Rd. Compliments of VlC'S QUALITY SUPER MARKET 5009 Tiremcin BUSIER and BUSIER . . . Industry is busier than ever before, and so are we at Detroit Edison. Each week more homes and shops are going up . . . farms are modernizing. All are using more and more electricity. This growing business and industrial activity means greater opportunities for trained people. We congratulate the class of '49 and look to you, the graduate today, for leadership tomorrow. 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