Okemos High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Okemos, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1952 volume:

The TOMAHAWK 1952 OKEMOS HIGH SCHOOL OKEMOS, MICHIGAN Foreword There is a revoluntionary change in the Yearbook this year—The “Tomahawk is no longer a Senior project. This year it was decided that the yearbook would be changed into an all school project with students from all high school classes participating. It was felt that this would relieve some of the pressure from the busy Seniors and arouse more interest in the book among the other students. The staff was chosen through letters of application for different positions on the staff. Mrs. Rood, the Yearbook sponsor, talked over the qualifications of the applicants with a committee and the final choices were made. The staff is larger and organization was more difficult, but we feel that we have a fine and capable staff. As you read the “Tomahawk you will find many contributions made by the underclassmen, which show promises of many good yearbooks yet to come under this new system. Don Shipley, Editor Mrs. Mary Rood, Sponsor [2] [3] GEORGE RICHARDS Dedication We, the students of Okemos High School, dedicate this hook to you, Mr. Richards, our superintendent and friend. You have guided us and directed us in our school work, have been an understanding and sympathetic counselor in many of our personal problems, and have been a true friend to all. It is with sincere pleasure and affection that we dedicate this 1952 yearbook to you. Ml [5] Mr. Walter Sheldon, Dr. Erwin J. Benne, Mr. Max Holloway, Mr. Maynard Eberly, Dr. Hollis Clark The Senators A school can he only as good as the administration and the people that shape its policies make it. They must have a sincere desire to see that the students’ interests and needs are met as completely as possible, and that they have only the best. For this reason Okemos is fortunate to have a school hoard that works so diligently and unselfishly toward this goal. They give of their time and efforts freely. To them we give our grateful thanks. [6] RONALD SAGE Principal Central Michigan College, B.S. University of Michigan, M.A. [7] PATRICIA ANDERSON Western Michigan College, B.M. Music - Art JOANNE FOX Michigan State College, B.S. Girls' Phys. Ed. - Biology MAINARD WEAVER Western Michigan College, B.S. Shop - Assistant Coach Friends of Caesar EDWARD C. KILEY Michigan State College, B.S. Seventh Grade - As stnnt Coach CLIFFORD CLAYCOMB Michigan State College, B.A., M.M. Instrumental Music CHRISTEN A SCHRAM Michigan State College, A.B. English - Speech MARJORIE BARNES Western Michigan College, B.S. Michigan State College, M.S. Science ADDIE PRENTICE Michigan State College, B.S. Seventh Grade Frie n d s of Caesar THELMA LAMB Michigan State Normal College, B.S. Michigan State College, M.A. American History American Literature FRANCES MANTEY Michigan State College, B.S., M.A. Home Economics GEORGE DUNN Western Michigan College, B.S. MARY ROOD University of Michigan, A.B. Michigan State College, M.A. English - Library RUTH KELLY Michigan State College, A.B. Mathematics JOY CLEMOW Ferris Institute, B.S. Commercial ROLAND COOK Michigan State College, B.S. Agriculture [9] What teachers never have time to do! First How: Mrs. Fox, Mrs. CIcmow, Miss Seliram, Mrs. Anderson. Second Iiow: Mrs. Land), Miss Mantcy, Mrs. Howl, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Prentice. Art, Activities, Sports, Snapshots, Feature Editors, and Typists Heather Webb, Betty Robb, Marion Fichter, Larry Bockstahler, Dennis Avery, Joanne Carver, Bonnie Kohls. Maxine Scheffer, Carla Winter, Clare Vander-Muelen, LeRoy Webb, Evelyn Kohls, Dorothy Fisher, Janet Drennan, Fred Buehlcr. Not Pictured: Jim Greenwood. This year’s staff was extremely large as a result of making the yearbook an all high school project. Because of the size of the staff and the changes that had to be made the job of administration became increasingly difficult. Therefore, a note of sincere appreciation for a tough job well done should go to its sponsor, Mrs. Rood. Faculty and Class Editors Dale Rozan, Joe Fcrrar, Carol Casschnan, Shirley Burch, Kcitha Shaull, Connie McClelland, Charles Stevens, Barbara Piper, Shoree Luck. Advertising and Circulation {onninc McKinley, Gerry Rozan, Cordon Piper, Richard lartsuff, Louise Brauner, Helen Swab, Mavoureen Sweeney, Evelyn Berner, John Grettcnberger, Jack Voss. Not Pictured: Dick Simzak A good friend—Mr. Prether. Mr. Richard’s right hand man—Vicky Long. Bread Line.' The way to a student’s heart is through the “chow” line. [12] The Patricians LARRY E. BOCKSTAHLER Bock One part honor-one pari wit, one part hustle, the rest pure urit. Manual High School—1 Class President—3-4 Treasurer—2 Student Council— 3 Golf-3-4 Rowling—4 J.E.T.S.—4 I'alent Show—2-3-4 Wolverine Boys’ State—3 Yearbook—4 LkROY WEBB Doc He that keeps his mouth and tongue, keeps himself from trouble. J.E.T.S. President—4 Class President—2 Vice President—3 Student Council-2; Pres.—3; Treas.—4 Assistant Stage Mgr.—3-4 Baseball—1-2-3 Basketball—1-2-3 Track-2-3-4 Football Mgr.—2-3 Talent Show—2-3-4 Wolverine Boys’ State—3 Yearbook—4 JAXICE WEBB Jan It's nice to hr natural when you're naturally nice. D.A.R. Award—4 Treasurer— 1 F.H.A.—1 Vice President—2 Home Nursing—2 Play-3-4 Yearbook—4 ELIZABETH ROBB Betty She seems atliet, yet one near knows.’1 Williamston High School—1-2-3 F.ll.A. President—1 Library Vice President—4 Play-4 Yearbook Typist—4 RICHARD SIMZAK 7a,k It’s not the school—it's the Principal of the thing. Pattcngill Jr. High—1 Varsity Club—2; Pres. 4; Treas.—3 Student Council—4 Library—4 Talent Show-3-4 Football—2-3-4 Basketball—2 Play-3-4 Yearbook—1 RONALD KOHLS Chunky Student, speaker, athlete, too: Is there anything he cannot do? Student Council President—4; Treas.—3 Class President—1 Treasurer—2 Varsity Club-2-4; Treas.-3 J.E.T.S.—1 Football-1-2-3-4 Basketball— 1 -2-3-4 Track-1 -2 Baseball Mgr.-1-2 Talent Show—3 Play-3-4 Wolverine Boys’ State—3 Yearbook—4 [H] The Patricians RONALD DANA McDONALD Dee Mac It med to take me all vacation to grow a new hide in place of the old one they flogged off me during sehoeil term. Treasurer—4 Student Council—1-3 Varsity-2; Sec.—3-1 J.E.T.S.—4 Howling Vice Pros.—4 Football-1 -2-3-4 Basketball-1 -2-3 -4 Track— 1 -2-3-4 Baseball-1-2-3-4 Golf-3-4 Talent Show—3 Play-3-4 DONALD EDWARD SHIPLEY Don” On ship they call them barnacles; in radio they attach themselves to desks, and are called Vice Presidents.” Vice President—4 Varsity Club-2-3-4 Projection Club—3 Stage Mgr.—3-4 LETTS. Vice Pr.-s.-4 Bible Club-4 Band—4 Lab. Assistant—4 Football— 1-2-3-4; Capt.4 Basketball-1-2-3-4 Baseball— 1 -2-3-4 Track—2 Wolverine Boys’ State—3 Yearbook Editor-4 CLARE VANDER MEULEN “Rubbles A woman’s rnind is cleaner than a man's—she changes it more often.” Secretary—4 F.H.A.-l Glee Club—2-3-4 Home Nursing—2 Nurse Club—3 Bible Club-4 Play-3-4 Yearbook—4 LOIS JEAN HAYS Cabbie Remember when you talk you only repeat what you already know; but if you listen you may learn something. F.H.A.-l; Sec. I Home Nursing—2 Secretary-3 Glee Club-3 Bible Club Sce.-Treas.—4 Play-3-4 Yearbook Manager—4 BICHARD STETLER Dickie” A careful student, careful not to over do.” F.F.A.—2; Vice Prcs.-3-l Bowling-4 Tab-lit Show—3 Baseball-1-2-3-4 Basketball—2-3 Track—2-3-4 Football-2 [15] The Patricians MILES A. CHURCH. JR. “Junior’’ “ • talks like a watch, which licks away minutes, hut never strikes the hour.” Projection Club—2-3 LE.T.S.-4 Library—3 Bowling—I Varsity-4 Wolverine Roys’ State—3 Football—1-3-4 Basketball—2-3-4 Baseball—2-3-4 Track-2-3-4 Yearbook—4 JOANNE BARTLOW •Jo” Don’t indue her by her yuiti manner. Home Nursing—2 Library—3 Bowling—4 F.H.A.—4 C.A.A.—4 BARBARA PIPER Poodle She likes her brother and other hoys’ brothers, too. F.H.A.—1 Assembly Committee—1-2 Library—2; Vice l’res.—3 Home Nursing—2 Talent Show—3 Cheerleader—1-2-3; Copt. 4 Play-3-4 Yearbook—4 DAVE ADAMS Dave Early to rise and early to bed makes a male healthy, wealthy and dead. Pattengill Jr. High—1 Everett High—2 Glee Club-3 Talent Show—4 Football—4 Play-3-4 Yearbook—4 FRED THOMPSON Fritz I am happy. What’s wrona with the rest of the world? F.F.A.—2-3-4 Varsity-2 Talent Show—3 Projection Club-4 Baseball- 1 Football—2-3 Play-3 LaDONNA HICKEY Donnie It’s foolish to think; let's talk. F.H.A.—1-2 Home Nursing—2 Property Manager—3 Bowling Club—4 Talent Show—3 [16] The Patricians EVELYN' BERNER Bemie” A friendly girl with a friendly smile. East Lansing High School—1 F.H.A.—2 Home Nursing—2 Glee Club-3 Library—4 Bowling—4 Talent Show—3 Yearbook Circulation—4 DALE CRETTENBERGER Grett” Who invented school?” 4-H-1-2-3 F.F.A.—4 GLENN EDWARD MASON Skip” The world can not live at the level of its great men.” East Detroit High School—1-2 Sound Manager—3 J.E.T.S. 4 Projection Club—4 Yearbook Advertising Editor-4 BONNIE BRUMM Red “I like work; it fascinates me; I can sit and look at it for hours. F.H.A.—1 Glee Club—2-3-4 Library—3 Bible Club-4 Play-3-4 TWILA BOWSER Cotton It is impossible to please the whole world and your father as well.” Pattcngill Jr. High—1 Library Club—3 Home Nursing—3 Bible Club-4 C.A.A.—4 Play-3 DUANE PHILLIPS Dewey lie’s the quiet type-like Grand Central Station.” F.F.A.—2-3-4 Basketball—2-3-4 Track—3 Tab-lit Show—3 [17] The Patricians VIRGINIA RICHEY “Ginnic Bun It’s fun to sillily—I bet! Glee Club-1-3-4 F.H.A. 1 Koine Nursing—2 Library Club—3-1 Talent Show—3 JIM VOELKER Smokey The whole of my life has Ixissed like a razor—in hot water or a scrape.” Secretary—2 F.F.A. Treas.—2-3-4 Bowlins; Club—4 Basketball 2 Track—2 Football-2 Play—3-4 SHOREE LUCK ”Shortie If she has anythinn to say. she says it; if she hasn’t, she says it anyway. Glee Club-1-3 F.H.A.— 1 Assembly Committee—1 Home Nursing—2 I .ibrary—3 Cheerleader—3-4 Play-4 Yearbook Editor—4 RICHARD EUGENE DAVIDSON Dick A minhty nood fellow with a heart as bin as his frame. F.F.A.-2-1 Bible Club-4 Basketball-1-2-4 Baseball-1-2 Football-1-2-3 Track-1 SUE DALE ROZAN Dale Why study? The more we study, the more there is to fornet. F.H.A.—1-2 Glee Club-2 Make-Up-3-4 Yearbook—4 BETTY ALDRICH Betty In thy face I see the may of honor, truth, and loyalty. F.H.A.-1 Nurse Club—3 Home Nursing—2 Bible Club—I Play-3 Talent Show—3 [IS] Senior Class History The Senior Class of 1952 began their first year of high school under the direction of Mrs. Pinkepank and Mrs. Strouf. Soon after the year started they were initiated and then they were given a party. Their class officers were Ronnie Kohls, president; Jim Greenwood, vice president; LeRoy Webb, secretary; Janice Webb, treasurer. The days passed rapidly and before long they were Sophomores. In the fall of this year they initiated the Freshmen and gave them a party just as their upper classmates had done for them. “The Little Brown Jug was the theme for a very informal dance with Freddie’s Blue Rhythm Boys furnishing the music. On April fourteenth the class worked together to make their first pasty supper a success. They made a sizable profit. LeRoy Webb was the Sophomore president; Janice Webb, vice president; Jim Voelker, secretary; and Larry Bockstahler, treasurer. When they became Juniors their first party was the “Okemos Pow Wow” which was a combination square and social dance with canasta for students and guests. An Indian theme was carried through with feathers, blankets, and tepees. At the Halloween carnival they had the sale of ice cream and the cake walk. Another dance, the “Junior Jamboree,” was a square dance led by the Copelands. Decorations were hatchets, a cherry tree, and silhouettes in keeping with George Washington’s birthday. They had their second pasty supper; experience, hard work, and gcod advertisement made this one highly successful, especially financially, as they tripled the profits of the previous year. They worked very hard to make the Junior-Senior Banquet a success. A tropical motif was used for the “Hawaiian Cruise.” The evening’s entertainment consisted of a dinner and a formal dance. “The Late Mr. Early was their Junior play. Under the direction of Miss Schram, the cast and the whole class made it an entertaining and worthwhile project. They sold ice cream, Christmas cards, and memo books to increase treasury funds. The class officers for the Junior year were Larry Bockstahler, president; LeRoy Webb, vice president; Ix)is Hays, secretary; Ronnie Kohls, treasurer. Their sponsors were Mrs. Lamb and Mr. Weaver. The years went swiftly and before they realized it they were Seniors. They began the last year of high school with a Homecoming Dance.” Each class nominated a girl to represent it in the contest for “Homecoming Queen.” Betty Robb, a Senior girl, was crowned queen. On Halloween night they had the cake walk and the spook house as their projects. November sixth was the date the Seniors, their parents, and the Seniors of '51 met with Mr. Bannister to see films and discuss a trip to Washington, D. C. The home and family living class furnished refreshments for a social evening. Two days after Christmas they served the annual Alumni Banquet. The gym was decorated with evergreens representing the holiday season. They chose “The Mad March Heirs” for their Senior play. It was a humorous play that received many compliments. The boys of the senior class had four scrap metal drives. This helped those wishing to rid themselves of old metal, and it also built up the class treasury. They sponsored another pasty supper on February fifth. Their parents and sponsors worked especially hard to help them out. At last they made their long awaited trip to Washington, D. C. After five enjoyable days at the nation’s capital they returned home to end their high school careers. Their class officers were Larry Bockstahler, president, Don Shipley, vice president; Clare Vander Meulen, secretary; Dee McDonald, treasurer. They were guided under the good leadership of Mrs. Lamb and Mr. Sage during the Senior year. The homeroom mothers for their four years in high school were Mrs. Cassius Roosa, Mrs. Charles Piper for two years, and Mrs. Daniel Webb. Their Representative Assembly members for the high school years have been LeRoy Webb, Larry Bockstahler, Dee McDonald, Betty Aldrich, Ronnie Kohls, and Dick Simzak. Two members of the class have been elected as presidents of the Representative Assembly: LeRoy Webb and Ronnie Kohls. At last they leave high school and go out to other things. If they will remember their class motto, “In ourselves our future lies, the years before them will be as gratifying as the years they leave behind. [19] Janice Webb The Amphitheater Standing: Larry Bockstahler, Leltoy Webb, Lois Hays, Don Shipley, Jim Voelker, Twila Bowser, Clare Vander Meulen, Dick Simzak, Janice Webb, Ronnie Kohls, Glen Mason, LaDonna Hickey, Fred Thompson, Miss Schram. Seated: Betty Aldrich, Jim Greenwood, Barbara Piper, Dave Adams, Dee McDonald, Bonnie Brumm. The Junior Play “THE LATE MR. EARLY” Under the fine direction of Miss Schrar a very capable cast, assisted by the stag hands and property crew, made the Junii play a huge success. There is no doiil that the time and work put in by thed people made possible a worthwhile shov The Amphitheater Standing: Hichard Hartsuff, Jim Voelkcr, Betty Robb, Ronnie Kohls, Clare Vander Mculen, Lois Hayes, Dick Simzak, Don Shipley, Betty Aldrich, LcRoy Webb, Twila Bowser, Miss Schram. Seated: Dee McDonald, Shorec Luck, Dave Adams, Barbara Piper, Bonnie Brumm, Janice Webb. The Senior Play “THE MAD MARCH HEIRS” Another outstanding production by the class of “52”! Roman Banquet 1951 Junior Senior Banquet and Prom Hawaiian Cruise” was the theme of the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom held in the school gymnasium on the evening of Saturday, May 5, 1951. Voyagers embarked on the cruise on the S.S. Okemos, and when they descended the gangplank they were greeted by hula girls dressed in grass skirts. Traditional leis of the sunldssed islands were presented as favors to the guests. They chose native huts, palm trees, fish nets gaily decorated with tropical fish, mermaids, and an erupting volcano to transform the gym into a seashore for the affair. Brightly colored umbrella tables and groupings of bamboo furniture offered secluded rendezvous. The luau was prepared by mothers of the Juniors. Sophomore boys, wearing gay Hawaiian shirts, served the guests seated at tables decorated with miniature hula dancers in a palm and seashell setting. Dinner music was furnished by a quartet from the Norman English studios. Dee McDonald, acting as toastmaster, presented the Junior class president, Larry Bockstahler, who gave the welcome, and in turn the Senior president, Clarence Prentice, who gave the response. Other program numbers included toasts by Ronnie Kohls, Dick Simxak, and Mr. Richards. Dancing to the music of Barney McCardle’s orchestra in the blue light of a Hawaiian moon concluded the evenings festivities. [22] [ 24 ] 1 Nancy Voelker Richard Hartsuff Heather Webb CLASS OFFICERS AND SPONSORS Mrs. Clcmow and Mr. Weaver The C it ize n s The Junior Class Under the skillful guidance of Mrs. Clemow and Mr. Weaver, the class of 1953 began their Junior year with fifty-six members. During the year there was a loss of six members: Edward Abel, Laveme Allen, Vivian Backus, Edgar Cooley, Sandra McCullough, and Norman Murdock; and a gain of two: Margaret Black and Tom Lock. President, Richard Hartsuff; vice president, LeVon Prentice; secretary. Heather Webb; treasurer, Nancy Voelker; and student council representatives Max Benne, Douglas Clark, and Paul Roney led the class during the year. As money making projects the Juniors had the sale of ice cream on Wednesday and Friday noons, the very successful novelty booth at the carnival, paper drive, one rummage sale, and the selling of cards at Christmas time. Virginia Irvin was presented with a lovely gift for her efforts of high salesmanship by the Sunshine Art Studio. In the fall the Juniors presented “Harvest Moon,” for which the music for dancing was supplied by Jerry Warren and his band. At Christmas time the Juniors, under the chairmanship of Donna Bassett, made up a basket of food and presented it to a needy family. The Junior play, “My Favorite Girl Friend,” under the direction of Miss Schram, was presented to the public on two evenings in April. This year the Juniors did something entirely new when they took the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, “Sentimental Serenade” to the Union Building at Michigan State College. The music for the Prom was played by Jerry Warren and his seven-piece band. With these achievements accomplished, the Juniors are looking forward to an enjoyable and successful Senior year. [27] The C it ize n s Dorothy Fisher Duane Bell Joanne Seeley Robert Brown Donna Bassett Richard Netzloflf Delphian Mund Robert Leiby Thelma Parks Gerald Roosa Evelyn Kohls Warren Kleis Mary Roosa Howard Sheldon Virginia Irvin Don Whitmyer Janette Hickey Robert Farr Ellarene Copp Orrin Hawkins Geraldine Baekes Stanley Fair Delores Davidson [28] The C it ize n s Marion Fichter Keith Palmerton Gloria Shaull Russell Burch Betty Penncr Dan Line Joyce Groh Annette Southwell Dennis Pannabeck Geraldine Travis Duane Randall Helen Swab Maxine Scheffer Charles Stevens Carla Winter ' Jack Stillman Connie McClelland Richard Ewing Jerry Snider Not Pictured: Margaret Black Tom Lock Beverly Marrison Shirley Parker [29] Janet Drennan Jean Avery [oe] Class Officers: Charlene Peacock, Miss Sehram, Sponsor, Jon Krieder, Bill Lowery, Mary Aldrich. The Sophomore Class The Class of ’54 began this year with 55 members but lost Margie Abel, Pat Conklin, Shirley Grant and Fred Libcke from its membership. Included in the class roll were two new members: Joanne Carver and Gerry Rozan. The class was led and guided by Jon Kreider, president; Bill Lowery, vice president; Charlene Peacock, secretary; Mary Aldrich, treasurer; and sponsors, Miss Sehram and Mrs. Barnes. Sophomore representatives to the Representative Assembly were Mary Fig, Fred Buehler and Phil Ray. Participating in sports during the year were Kyle Aldrich, Dennis Avery, Glenn Bassett, Jerry Bos-worth, Paul Breese, Fred Buehler, Jim Butterwick, Robert Davidson, Merrill Edwards, Harold Greer, Jon Kreider, Bill Lowery, Phil Ray, Morris Reason, Mike Sweeney, and Charles Webb. Howard Travis was a team manager and Kay Sweet was an active cheerleader. Social life for the Sophomores began with the Freshman Reception on October 2. Arden Peterson, State 4-II recreational leader, conducted the games and everyone had an enjoyable evening. Blue and silver was the color theme of the Sophomore Christmas formal, “Silver Bells,” which climaxed the year’s social events. From two large silver bells which hung in the center of the gym, silver streamers rippled to the balcony. Blue lights cast reflections on the silver ornaments and on the silver Christmas tree making it a blue and silver wonderland. The class raised money for its treasury by conducting three booths at the carnival, and by selling at the football games and at part of the basketball games. After completing a busy year, the Sophomores are looking forward to an exciting and active 1953. JoAnne Carver [31] The Tribunes Phyllis McFarren Fred Buehler Kay Sweet Merrill Edwards Viola Willets Morris Reason Anna Thompson Gerald Kwast Nancy Whitinycr Delores Thomas Charles Brown Marlene Phillips Mike Sweeney Charlene Hagerman Glenn Aldcn Kyle Aldrich Peggy Parker Glenn Bassett Janet Henderson Jim Kranz Mary Aldrich [32] Beverly Bell Bill Lowery Barbara Grant Jon Krieder The Tribunes Jim Butterwick Mary Lou Hoag Robert Davidson Rebecca Ash Jerry Bosworth Helen Hays Jim Dodge June Cooley Don Ellison ----?------------------- Howard Travis Louise Brunner Phil Ray Shirley Burch Harold Greer Mary Elg Jonnine McKinley Eldon Burley Nikki Brauner Dennis Avery Shirley Davidson Paul Breese Not Pictured: Gerry Rozan Charlene Peacock [ 33 ] Charles Webb Robert Wells JoAnne Carver Clair Robinson President Treasurer Vice President Tom Murphy Carl Burch Kcitha Shaull Secretary Carol Ann Webb The Freedmen The Freshman Class The Freshman class started the year with 56 students. Since then the following people have left: Melba Antcliff, Fred Huntley, Richard Rates, and Stanley Davis. However, one student, Marjie Mouser, has been added. The Sponsors for the class are Mrs. Rood and Mr. Claycomb. The officers for the year have been as follows: Tom Murphy, president; Keitha Shaull, vice president; Carl Burch, treasurer; Carol Ann Webb, secretary. The representatives to the Representative Assembly were Dan Panshin, John Swanberg, and Keitha Shaull. In October the Freshmen were given a reception by the Sophomores to welcome them into the high school life. It was a party of games and fun and everyone had a wonderful time. At the carnival the Freshmen had the movies and conducted a parcel post booth for their money making projects. In February, an all high school party, in the form of a square dance, was sponsored by the class. Everyone attending agreed that it was a great success and wished for more like them. The decorations for the party were certainly realistic and different. In order to create the “barn-like” background, a buggy and various kinds of harness were used. Added to this a real live calf attended and chaperoned the party from his own special pen. The Freshmen are looking forward to three more busy and successful years together. Keitha Shaull ee d Hi Bill Robb Pat Barber Leon Backus Elizabeth Hopkins Sharon Furgala Robert Hughes Ed Weiss Marjie Mouser Richard Wass Thelma Sherman Marvin St. John Eunice Hopkins Jim Woodruff Beck Larry Mund Betty Martin Morris Holloway Alva Milhourne Marjorie Cooper Norma Jean Rhodes Lyle Davis Gerald Allen Bonnie Sims Jerry Telling Wcndall Rates Beverley Butterwick John Andrus Carol Burch Konnic Murphy Barbara lloudenshield Allan Palmerton Jeanette Eieher l)..n Panshin Harold Redman Pat Barber Gordon Piper Carl Fcrrar Mavourneen Sweeney John Grettenbergsr Claude Edwards Jeanne Ball Paul Adams Marsha Janes Terry Pease The Clientes The Eighth Grade Russell Stevens Jerry Roberts Diana McDonald Bruce Robinson Arthur Sheldon Nancy Oswald Kay McNitt Dorothy Travis Kenard Snider Garth Richey Gloria Thayer The Eighth Grade started the 1951-1952 school year with 44 members, but since then have increased to 46. The sponsors for the Eighth Grade are Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Kelly. The officers are: president, Garth Richey; vice president, Dick Barnard; secretary, Roberta Bovee; treasurer, Beverly Stevens. The Student Council Representatives are Allan Houghton and Dick Barnard. The Assembly Committee Representative is Joanne Galbavi. Starting in February, the Eighth Grade sponsored noon movies every Thursday. Later they increased the number and have had movies on both Tuesday and Thursday. Russell Roosa Beverly Stevens Gordon Mason Jeanne Matthews Dennis Webb George Voss Jack Voss Anne Warner Darwin Moore Imogene Shaull Carl Richey [38] The Clientes Marjorie Franks Jerry Court right Shelby Greer Audrey Furgala Jerry Cairns In the fall, a picnic was held at Ferguson Park. It was for just the eighth grade. Games were played after the hot-dogs and cider were eaten. In March a party was held in the gym for the Seventh Grade. The Eighth Grade also sponsored a roller skating party at the Palomar. It was for the whole high school and was held in the fall. Field trips were taken to the Lansing fire department and the water conditioning plant. Carol Casselman Not Pictured: Carol Fraser, Taya dc Martclle, Walter Westcott Shirley Furgala Robert Bell David Dreps Judy Andrick Bruce Klotz Roberta Bovee Nancy Creenshlcld Marian Bosworth Robert Currier [39] T h e Legio n s The Seventh Grade iralzler Nona Bates Xorbert Janes I .conn Backus Connie Emery t Carpenter Mary Kay lloglc Mary Jane Donaldson Jo Ann Bredahl tCli Barbara Ci Joan Bates Mars- Ellen Eberly Sot Pictured; Mary Hopkins Joy De Martelle Shirley Rhodes larry Cummins Marilyn Hajmnond Sharon Hughes Jackie Ball Nancy Voss Tony Brocci Elaine Kalush Das'idson Marilyn Kay Bates , —Forest Kens Kensvorthy Sharlecn Alins [40] rvin Mund Jackie Paly Linda Nicholson Cecile Weinstein Ralph Ohm Nancy Millar John Markwart irgc Van Dusen Judy Sweeney Edward Thomas Melissa Line Stuart Reuffer Joyce Swanberg Jerry Stevens Alice Mouser • u1 Kreider Attn Kim Wilkins Josephine Nichols Robert Rhodes Betty Reinertsen Lawrence Voss Beverly Yeoman The Seventh Grade is divided into two groups this year because of the large number enrolled. Their teachers are Mrs. Prentice and Mr. Kiley, who have divided the classes between them. The class officers for the year have been: president, Jackie Paty; vice president, Alice Burch; secretary, Norbert Janes; treasurer, Ed Thomas. Robert Maynard [ 41 3 Ann Spcnccr September 6 14 21 28 School opens. Football, Fowlerville, here. 13-0. HUMPH! Football, Perry, there. 7-6. Good old extra point. Football, Williamston, here. 21-19. Extra point, salety. Octobcr. October 4 Reserve football. East Lansing. Them bums! 5 Football, Dansville, here. 19-6. Us brutes. 8 Reserve football, Everett (Frosh). 12 Football, Holt, here. 27-0. Those brutes! 16 Reserve football, Haslett, here. A close one. 19 Football, Stockbridge, there. 25-13. Back in the groove. 23 Reserve football, East Lansing. Again? 2-3 Curtis Publishing Company Assembly. Useless Grant. 24 Pied Pipers Puppet show. Good, huh? 24 Football, Leslie, there. 27-0. My aching back! 25-26 MEA meeting. No school! Whoopee! 31 Halloween Carnival. What fun. November 2 Football, Haslett, there. 34-6. OH-H-h-h-h-h. 2 Senior pictures arrive. 5 Assembly—the Pattersons. What strength! 5 Reserve football, Williamston. Bring ’em on! 11-17 American Education Week. More of that? 16 Senior play matinee. At Last! 17 Senior Play. 30 Basketball, Leslie, there. The first game of the season. December 1 P.T.A. dance. 7 Basketball, Fowlerville, here. 10 Eighth grade skating party. Some sore sitters? 12 Basketball at Stockbridge. 14 Basketball at Dansville. 15 Sophomore formal dance. “Silver Bells.” 21 Basketball, Holt, here. 21 Christmas Vacation begins. Hurrah! 26-27-28 Holiday Tournaments. 28 Seniors Alumni Banquet. JnuunK't Januarv 7 9 11 16 18 18 21 25 27 29 31 Back to school. How sad. Basketball at Williamston. Basketball, Haslett, here. Seventh grade Bohemian Supper. Basketball, Leslie, here. First Semester ends. Whew! That’s over with. Second Semester begins. Basketball at Fowlerville. Freshman Party. Big Baby Review. It was the NUTS! Talent show assembly. [42] Kalen ds Fe BRuttny February 1 5 8 14 15 22 29 Basketball at Holt. Pasty Supper, by Seniors. Was it good!! Basketball, Williamston, here. Dansville Talent show here. Basketball, Dansville, here. Basketball at Haslett. Woe is me! Basketball, Stockbridge, here. Still third place. March 4 Ham Dinner by Sophomores. We like these school dinners. 5-6-7-S District Basketball Tournament. 12-13-14-15 Regional Basketball Tournament. 12 Assembly. 18 Haslett Assembly, here. 19-21-22 State Basketball Tournaments. 20 Haslett Assembly, here. Apr.1l April 4 Junior Play matinee. Wheel 5 Junior Play. 14-18 Spring Vacation. A breather! Wonderful Spring! 21 Back to school. Last lap. 22 Fowlerville, here—baseball, we mean. 29 Leslie, here. MttX May 17 Regional Track Meet. 24 State Track Meet. 25 Seniors leave for Washington. Juniors take over. 30 Memorial Day. We like holidays. Jung June 1 Baccalaureate. Now we don't like to see it end. 3 Class Night. 5 Commencement. 5 Teachers Day. No School. Look out tomorrow. 6 Report cards—Summer vacation begins. Did you pass? Easy, Huh! 7 Goodbye. It was a nice year! [43] Do You Remember When? Jim Greenwood made the lead in his pencil glow red-hot in physics class? Barbara Piper took her baths in the Red Cedar River (forcefully)? Dick Ewing lost his pants in the football game? Mr. Sage played Maggie in the Big Baby Review? Jim Voelker pulled Duane Phillips three miles after a storm flooded their motor while fishing at Houghton Lake? Jim Voelker and Roy Webb went to Argentine, Michigan, and had to have Jims dad go after them when they were caught in a snow storm? Dick Stetlcr, Jim Heathman and Duane Phillips were soaked in a storm after breaking a motor boat propeller in Houghton Lake? Duane Phillips and Jim Voelker were up on Houghton Lake with Jim’s ’38 Dodge, when the wheels locked and they skidded for twenty feet leaving a black mark right in the middle of town? Dick Simzak couldn’t say anything in Mrs. Lamb’s class? Duane Phillips squirted Mr. Richards, Mr. Murdock, and Mr. Norman Dunn at the lunch tables with his squirt gun? Mr. Knysh took the shop bus on a field trip and they all went swimming? Duane Randall had his trousers taken from him, forcefully, for throwing rotten apples while making cider at the orchard? Mrs. Kelly was teaching algebra and she stated that unlikes couldn’t be added. Jim Greenwood contradicted with the statement that houses and boats could be added to make houseboats? Margaret Black forgot her skirt in the talent show skit? Jim Greenwood threw out part of the radio in the Talent show. Russell Burch answered the downstairs phone, “Michigan State Police Department,’’ when Bob Lewsadcr called Shoree Luck, and he hung-up and called again with the same answer from Russ. Then the operator called and he answered Michigan State Police Department to her? Vicki Long had her typewriter on stencil, and she thought it was broken so she called Mrs. Clemow to fix it. She did. Keith Palmerton and Paul Roney were rolling the shot put down the tunnel and Mr. Prether made them stop? Dick Davidson had the race with the train, and who won? After Miss Broberg, the student teacher in English Lit., had Betty Aldrich read a poem, she asked some one what they got out of it. The immediate reply was “an earache!” Mrs. Rood asked what a sentence was and a bright young Freshman said “A term in Jail”? The Freshmen got the buggy half way into the gym for their square dance and it got stuck in the doorway and they had to take it apart? The Eighth Grade took to lowering books out the window on the curtain cords? [44] Can You Imagine? Can you imagine the Pep Band without any pep? Dick Simzak without something to say? Mr. Richards losing his appetite? Larry Bockstahler disliking music? The school going a year without being robbed? Jim Greenwood without a radio? Dee McDonald quitting sports? Dale Rozan without gum in her mouth? Mrs. Clemow not bragging about her Juniors? Mrs. Lamb without her voice? Mr. Claycomb obeying all speed limits? Paul Roney thin as a rail? Mrs. Rood six feet tall? Mr. Prether not liking kids? Heather Webb without a smile? Duane Phillips with blonde hair? Nancy Voelker with E’s on her report card? Clare Vander Meulen with short hair? Ellarene Copp without a horse? Roy Webb going steady? Dick Simzak without a girl around? Mr. Sage cracking a funny joke? Dick Stctler president of the Representatives Assembly? Mrs. Fox teaching boys phys. ed.? Keith Palmerton without his bee-bop? Dick Ewing with a girl friend? Jim Greenwood going ten feet without “that hot-rod Ford”? Dick without Lois? Roy Webb becoming a great poet? Dick Simzak being serious? Mr. Sage (Maggie) catching up with Jiggs? Eldon Burley’s Ky-ak floating? Shakespeare without Mrs. Rood? Mr. Eicher without a smile for everyone? Mrs. Lamb advocating science fiction? Mrs. Clemow chewing gum? Our Superintendent and social studies teacher gambling? Guess who won? Dennis Pannabecker swearing a blue streak? Don Shipley with straight hair? Okemos having a dry track for spring training? Everyone having his work done on time? Completely quiet study halls? Howard Sheldon dressing sloppily? Peggy and Shirley Parker being fat and heavy? John Swanburg being a problem child to teachers? Bob Brown and Dan Line giving up on science fiction stories? Max Benne forgetting how to plow? Howdy Travis tall as Doug Clark? A dull American history class? Teachers receiving a $5000 yearly salary? Girls that don’t giggle? Miss Schram not coaching a play? The Sophomores not talking? JoAnne Carver without her violin? The English teachers reading comic books? [45] Typing Class Study Hall School Scenes Chemistry Speech ('lass Phvs. Ed. [ -16 ] The ConsuIs Representatives at work. Representatives Assembly For the first time in two or three years the Representatives Assembly is a legal body. It has been very active under the new name and new constitution. The officers for this year are Ron Kohles, president; Paul Roney, vice president; Mary Elg, secretary; Roy Webb, treasurer. Representatives were sent to Holt in the fall of 1951 to a county league student council convention such as Williamston and Holt sponsored at Williamston the previous spring. Okemos invited other schools to come to Okemos in the spring of 1952 for a similar convention. Okemos also took the initiative in forming the Ingham County League Student Council, which had its first meeting in Okemos on January 31, 1952. The Assembly sponsored a magazine sales drive in the fall of 1951 and will use the money for band uniforms. The Assembly appropriated money for the Christmas treat by a tax on the grades’ earnings at the Halloween Carnival. Two very important items that the Assembly produced as a service to the students of the school were the student handbooks and the activities ticket. Much work was done on these two projects during last summers vacation by the student body and by representatives. Due to a lack of funds there will not be a student handbook printed for next year. The activities tickets didn’t go over as well as they had hoped, but next year they will have some major changes, and will be better than ever if the Assembly decides to have them again. The Assembly is a member of the National Association of Student Councils. It obtains materials from the Association which are very helpful in solving problems that are presented to the Assembly. A great deal of credit should go to the Assembly for their fine work in coping with the study hall problem. As the Assembly is in the school for the purpose of serving the students and faculty, it is our suggestion that you use it whenever necessary. The Assembly always recognizes suggestions in the suggestion box. If they can, they act on them; if they can t, they give them to someone that can. This has been a very good year in which much experience was gained by the Assembly. Next year’s Assembly is up to the students electing representatives. Do your best to help. [48] T h e B uilders Standing: Jerry Snider, Mr. Sage, Glenn Mason, Jerry Roosa, Dec McDonald, Boh Brown, Howard Sheldon. Mrs. Kelly, Ron Kohls, LeVon Prentice, Dan Line. Seated: Larry Bochstahlcr, Don Shipley, LeRoy Webb, Jim Greenwood. Junior Engineer Training for Schools The “Junior Engineer Training for Schools Club” was organized this year at Okemos High. This club introduces to its 14 members the different types of engineering and the future outlook of the many fields of engineering. An election of officers was held at the second meeting. The outcome of the election was as follows: Roy Webb—Captain or President Don Shipley—First Officer or Vice President Jim Greenwood—Communications or Secretary Larry Bockstahler—Navigator or Treasurer Mrs. Kelly and Mr. Sage—Jet Pilot or Advisor (School) Mr. Bloomquist—Consulting Engineer A program of interesting speakers and movies has been brought to the club every Thursday evening by the program committee which is headed by Don Shipley. Some of the fields of engineering brought to the club were mining, electrical, chemical, metallurgical, architectural, and civil engineering. [-19] The Librarians of the School work toward one goal—to provide a better library for students and teachers. There are IS members this year with their sponsor, Mrs. Rood. Meetings are held once a week and one-half credit is received for a year's work. Fun is mixed with work, too, for through the year the club holds parties and enjoys working and playing together. Hi fill t: Ellarenc Coop Dick Sinv ak Virginia Richey Shirley Burch Jonninc McKinley Left: Mary Lon Hoag Shirley Parker Mrs. Rood Evelyn Berner Geraldine Travis Peggy Parker Mary Elg Louise Brauncr Janet Henderson Mavoumcen Sweeney Librarii OFFICERS President Nancy Voelker Vice President Betty Bold) Secretary Maxine Scheffer Treasurer Joanne Seelc [50] Larry Bockstahler at the piano. Front How: Mrs. Anderson, Delores Davidson, Ellarene Copp. Joanne Seeley, Bonnie Brumm, Mary Kossa, Janet Drennan, Dorothy Fisher, Charles Stevens, Gerry Travis, Twila Bowser, Clare VanderMeulen, JoAnne Carver. Hack How: Mary Lou Hoag, Virginia Irvin, Betty Pcnncr, Helen Swab, Richard Hartsuff, Keith Palmcrton, Tom Lock, Jerry Snider, Chuck Webb, Evelyn Kohls, Keitha Shaull, Mavournccn Sweeney, Charlene Peacock. A r s M u sic a Chorus Singing is fun! If you don’t believe it just listen to the Chorus some day enjoying themselves. There is a large group this year and they have given some fine performances. It is good to see and hear the hoys in the chorus. Under the inspiring leadership of Mrs. Anderson they are really “making music.” The officers of the group arc: JoAnne Carver, president; Charlene Peacock, vice president; Helen Swab, secretary and treasurer; Joanne Seeley and Evelyn Kohls, librarians. If it’s fun to sing inside, it’s twice as much fun to sing beside the winding Cedar on a nice spring day. The F.F.A. Agricolae With an increase from 16 to 33 members the F.F.A. lias been veiy active this year. The officers of the organization are: Max Benne, president; Warren Kleis, vice president; Richard Net .I off, secretary; Jim Voelker, treasurer; Dick Ewing, sentinel; Stanley Fair, reporter. A list of the many activities of the F.F.A. for this year would include the following: Sending the officers to Higgins Leadership Training Camp in April, and taking care of Clarks orchard last year, and selling the fruit to make money with which they continued their activities. Warren Kleis and Max Benne won the district demonstration contest on the proper way to dry hay, on February 19, 1952. During Thanksgiving vacation the Ag. II class went to Chicago to attend the International Livestock Exposition. The grain exhibits at the Ingham County Fair were highly successful for the Okemos boys this year as they won the silver award in the “Chicken of Tomorrow” contest. The boys also put on a program for the high school and the P.T.A. In view of the above activities the F.F.A. feels that they have really done their share in contributing to the school and the community in the past year. F.F.A. BOYS AT WORK Toj) How: Eldon Hurley, Jim Kranz, Richard Netzloff. Second Row: F.F.A. chicks, Lyle Morton, Max Bennc. Third Row: Dale Grettenbcrgcr, Doug Clark, Robert Wells. [53] H ouse hold Goddesses Nonna Jean Rhodes, Eunice Hopkins, Bonnie Sims, Marsha Janes, Barbara Houdcnshield. F.H.A. The Okemos chapter of the Future Homemakers of America organized their club with nineteen members. The following officers were elected: President, Betty Robb; vice president, Connie McClelland; secretary, Lois Hays; treasurer, Marjie Mouser; historian, Keitha Shaull; parliamentarian, Delphian Mund; reporter, Beverly Bell; song leader, Helen Hays; assistant song leader, Carol Ann Webb. Their chapter advisor is Miss Mantey and their chapter mother is Mrs. William Robb. They made it their goal at Christmas time to make someone happy. To carry it out, they had a caroling party to three local hospitals. They arc planning a picnic in May with the F.F.A. as guests. They have made and sold candied apples as a money making project. They nominated Keitha Shaull as their candidate for state treasurer and sent delegates to the State F.H.A. convention in March. Delegates will be sent to the state F.H.A. Leadership Training Camp in June. This will be held at St. Mary’s Lake. Mary Elg, Carlene Hagerman, Barbara Grant, JoAnne Carver, Janet Henderson, Delores Davidson. Mrs. Robb, Helen Hays, Delphian Mund, Marjie Mouser, Connie McClelland, Betty Robb, Lois Hays, Keitha Shaull, Beverly Bell, Carol Ann Webb, Miss Mantey. [54] ft Temple of Vesta Bible Club The Bible Club, one of the school's newest clubs, has a membership of 52. The officers are: President, Nancy Voelker; vice president, Doug Clark; secretary-treasurer, Lois Hays. The sponsors for the club are Mr. Roland Cook and Mr. Vern VanHonel. Their activities for the year have included a Christmas party, a banquet, and a large fun-spiration with four other Bible clubs in this area. Boys’ Bowling Seated: Dan Line, Dec McDonald, Jerry Snider, Richard Hartsuff, Boh Brown. Standing: Duane Bell, Bob Farr, LeVon Prentice, Melvyn Swab, Phil Ray, Tom Lock. [55] Ars Musica Band This year the band is a chartered club in Okemos High. Their officers are as follows: Jerry Snider, president; Keith Palmerton, vice president; Mary Elg, secretary-treasurer; Morris Holloway and Ralph Ohms, managers. This year the band played in the Big Baby Review sponsored by the P.T.A. They also played at the Okemos High Talent Show. In both of these activities the band did a fine job. On February 19, 1952, the band attended the Band Festival at the University of Michigan. On this trip they learned many new ways to become the band that Okemos is so proud of. Okemos received many honors in the Music Festival at Charlotte this year. Jerry Snider received a “B” rating and JoAnne Carver, John Swanberg, Carl Ferrar, and Tom Murphy received “A ratings. A great deal of interest has been shown in the band this year under the leadership of Mr. Claycomb. There are really three bands—the regular high school band, a junior band and a cadet band. Many students are having individual instruction, so that we really expect a mighty fine band in the future with all these younger folks taking such an active interest. [56] T h e P erf or m e r s Shoree Luck Geraldine Travis Barbara Piper Jim Greenwood Betty Pcnncr Kay Sweet Pep Band This year a Pep Band was formed which consisted of advanced band members. This Pep Band immediately became a hit with the students. The football games were not complete without the Pep Band to raise their spirits to new peaks. It has been the main attraction at the Pep Meetings and has encouraged the team to do their best in basketball and football. Cheerleaders Starting out this year with a loud “Yea Team,” Barb Piper, Shoree Luck, and Kay Sweet had three other members join them on the cheering squad: Gerry Travis, Betty Penner, and Jim Greenwood. These cheerleaders have worked to the best of their ability to keep our student body and fellow sportsmen happy and full of pep through the year. Girls’ Bowling First How: Shirley Burch, Helen Swab, Connie McClelland. Second Iiow: Ellarene Copp, Evelyn Berner, LaDonna Hickey, Cerr ' Travis, Joanne Seeley, Betty Pcnncr, Deanna Hull. G.A.A. First How: June Cooley, Sharon Furgala, Marsha Janes, Marjie Mouser, Beverly Butterwick, Jeanette Eicher, Carol Ann Webb. Second How: Ellarene Copp, Beverly Stevens, Dorothy Travis, Helen Swab, Shirley Maynard. Margaret Black, Connie McClelland, Barbara Houdcnshield, Deanna Hull, Shelby Greer, Taya De Martelle, Diana McDonald. Top How: Carol Burch, Shirley Burch, Joanne Seeley, Norma Jean Rhodes, Audrey Furgala, Nancy Grcenshicld. [58] The G la d i a tor s Okemos Varsity Club The Varsity Club started the year with fifteen members and ended with thirteen. George Dunn was the sponsor of the organization. Officers of the club were: Dick Sim .ak, president; Dick Ewing, vice president; Dee McDonald, secretary; and Doug Clark, treasurer. Under the newly formed Representative Assembly, the club’s charter was accepted by the Charter Committee. Activities carried out during the year included the development of a golf team, candy sales in April, All-Sports Nitc, and the All-Sports Banquet. The year proved to be an interesting and profitable one for all of the members. [59] Entertainers The Tumbling Club What started as a simple noon recreation period for a few of the boys in O.H.S. is now a chartered club. We remember when the boys first got underway with their organization. Using the stage as their gym they faithfully practiced tumbling stunts most every noon. Then some of our girls got interested in the idea, and decided to try a hand in tumbling themselves. Thus, the Tumbling Club was formed. With the help of Mr. Weaver, their instructor, the club gradually grew into a chartered one. Now it has its own constitution and by-laws. So far the Tumbling Club has performed at the 1951 Talent Show, the P.T.A., and at one basketball game. The club holds its regular practices on Tuesdays and Fridays at noon and their business meeting on Monday noon. Peggy Parker is president and Shirley Parker assists her as secretary and treasurer. Bottom: Claude Edwards, Terry Pease, Richard Wass, Wendell Bates, Glenn Bassett, Merrill Edwards, Keith Palinerton. Second How: Josephine Nichols, Shar-leen Allen, Marjorie Cooper, Peggy Parker, Shirley Parker. Third How: June Cooley, Melissa Line. Coach, Mr. M. Weaver. [60] ■ [61] [62] iV coJo� � enm [03] bottom Row: Merrill Edwards, Paul Roney, Ron Kohls, Don Shipley, Dee McDonald, Russ Burch, Dick Ewing. Middle Row: Kyle Aldrich, Phil Ray, Miles Church, Dick Hartsuff, Duane Randall, Melvin Swab, Glenn Bassett. Top Row: Mr. Dunn, Coach, Morris Reason, Jim Woodruff, Robert Farr, Leon Backus, Mr. Weaver, Freshman Coach, Jim Farr, Dennis Avery, Bob Hughes, Gordon Piper, Mr. Kiley, Assistant Coach. The Gladiators Football The 1951 football season proved to be one of the most successful in several years. Coach George Dunn had twelve returning lettermen to work with in addition to several other up and coining players. Led by Captain Don Shipley, the team turned in a season's record of four won and four lost. The squad got off to a slow start by dropping a hard fought battle to Fowlerville, 13-0. First game tension seemed to be the trouble as the Gladiators took advantage of several Okemos misques to win a 13-0 decision. The next week found the Chiefs at Perry beginning a winning streak that was to last for three weeks. Perry scored early in the first quarter but could not stop a last period scoring drive that gave the Indians their first victory. Williamston was the next to fall to the Chiefs. Okemos scored 21 points in the third quarter to win 21-19. It was tackle Paul Roney’s safety that spelled the difference. Dansville, after defeating Holt, bowed to the Indians 19-6. Holt invaded the following Friday to break the winning streak. The Rams cashed in on an intercepted pass and pushed across the goal twice more to win 27-0. The Chiefs got back in the winning column when they traveled to Stockbridge. Dick Ewing scampered across twice while Dee McDonald and Russ Burch each contributed one to edge Stockbridge 25-13. [ 61 ] r c o, iJS.S i Second Half Rally Okcmos Victory, 25 to 13 (Special to The State Journal) STOCKBRIDGE. Oct. 20 Loading by a single touchdown at halftime. Okemos counted twice more In the last two quarters and whlnped Stockbridge, 25 to 13. in an Ingham County league football game here last night Dee McDonald's 45-yard touchdown trip early in the third period was the turning point of the game. It followed earlier markers by Russ Birch and Dick Ewing and gave the Chiefs an 18-7 edge. Ewing later added the final six points. Dale Miller passed 25 yards to Carl Carpenter and Bill Fouty bull' over from two yards out for a Stockbrldge scores. A' v [65] Short Shots PHIL RAY, a Sophomore, played regular end on offense and defensive halfback. Phil is a good, all around player and has shown great ability. Me has two more seasons remaining in his high school career. PAUL RONEY is the big man on the squad. He weighs 215 lbs. and stands 5' 10 . Paul was a constant threat to all of our opponents. He has weight and power and knows how to use it to good advantage. He turned in his best performance at the Williamston game when he scored the game winning safety. GERRY ROOSA played mostly at offensive half-hack. Although Gerry didn't start, he was of considerable value to the team. He is big, fast, and has drive. Against Dansville he ran 20 yards for a touchdown. His experience and ability should win a starting berth for him next year. DON SHIPLEY was choosen as Captain for the 1951 squad. In addition to his duties as center he did the punting and kicked the extra points, including the winning point against Perry. Don scored a total of 4 extra points this year. Don is a 6' 1 senior and weighs 160 lbs. DAVE ADAMS, a Senior, was used mostly as a defensive lineman but he also saw action as a defensive halfback later in the season. Dave weighs 148 lbs. and stands 5' 10 . MELVYN SWAB is another hard running back, but even showed up better on defense. He is a sure tackier and can be counted on to break up the opponent’s plays. Mel had his best night against Williamston. RUSS BURCH, 5' 10 -165 lb Junior, has been one of our hardest hitting backs for the past three years and should be at his best next year. Russ had his day when he caught two touchdown passes in the Williamston game. He has scored a total of 24 points this season. Russ played at the defensive end position. RICH EWING, 150 lb scat-back, scampered across the goal line for a total of 80 points. His fast, deceptive running was a constant threat to each team we faced. lie caught a pass in the Haslett game and sped 85 yards for a touchdown. lie scored twice in the Stock-bridge game and twice in the Dansville game. Dick is a relatively light man to play at fullback but has has proven capable of the job. RON KOHLS, a Senior and a light but efficient man in the tackle spot against men heavier than himself. He played both offense and defense. Though not always a line buster, he was always dependable in plugging his hole. DICK SIMZAK saw action at nearly every position, including guard, tackle, and offensive backfield. Dick is fast, well-built and is adaptable to several positions. Dick, a Senior, weighs 146 lbs. and is 5' 8 . HAROLD GREER played regular at right end. Although he is a Sophomore, lie has shown great ability both on offense and on defense. Hal is probably the team’s best down field blocker. He should experience even better seasons in the future. DICK HARTSUFF proved to be one of our mainstays on offense. He could always be counted on to open up the line for the ball carrier. Dick stands 5' 10 and tips the scales at 160 lbs. DEE McDONALD shifted from end to quarterback this year. “Mac” has speed and deception. He proved this in the Stockbridge game when he ran 40 yards for a touchdown and gained a total of about 80 yards. Dee is a 6 footer and weighs 160 lbs. KEITH PALMERTON is the fastest lineman on the squad. Although comparatively small (5' 10 —145 lbs.) he knows how to use his weight to the best advantage. Keith will be a Senior next year and should have his most successful season. [66] T h e S p h ere T h rower s Varsity Basketball The Okemos High basketball team got off to its best start in years. With several experienced players leading the way, the Chieftains won their first four games. They beat Leslie, 33-32; Fowler-ville, 48-34; Dansville 40-32; and Stockbridge 40-36 in an overtime game. Then an experienced Holt team ran over them. In the Greater Lansing Holiday Tournaments, Okemos just didn't seem to get started and lost games to Everett, Boys Vocational and DeWitt. Back in league play after the holidays, Okemos was beaten in a close game by Williamston, 42-39, before they got back in the win column by beating Haslett 39-40 in one of the hardest fought games of the year. They then smothered Leslie, 51-33. After that the Chieftains dropped a game in the last minute of play to Fowlerville, 54-52, and another to Holt, 75-44. The determined Chieftains bounced back to beat Williamston, 56-47, and Dansville, 48-38, before losing another to Haslett, 38-28. The Chiefs clinched third place in the Ingham County League by beating Stockbridge, 60-49. Dee McDonald, captain of the basketball team, set a new scoring record of an unofficial 602 points in three years of varsity competition. He scored a total of 239 points in 17 games this season for an average of 14 points per game. [67] A? OAV [68] Kneeling, left to right: Bob Davidson, Harold Redman, Ronnie Murphy, Gordon Piper, and Carl Burch. Standing, left to right: Mr. Kiley, Coach, Chuck Webb, John Grcttenberger, John Swanberg, Bill Lowery, Jon Krieder, Fred Buehler, and Morris Holloway, Manager. The Sphere Throwers Reserve Basketball This years reserve team has turned out several good prospects for future varsity teams. They didn’t win all of their games, but they improved as time went on. The reserves turned in a season record of eight games won and six lost. Two victories were won from each of three teams; Leslie, Dansville, and Fowlerville. Other games won include the Williamston and Ilaslett games. [69] The Marathon Runners Track Front Row: Jerry Roosa, Richard Ewing, Duane Phillips, Charles Webb, Richard Hartsuff, Glenn Bassett, Kyle Aldrich, Edgar Cooley. Second Row: Coach Weaver, Russell Burch, Roy Webb, Charles Stevens, Miles Church, Dee McDonald, Ralph Brown, Keith Palmerton. The 1951 Okeinos High track team had a year that is outstanding in Okemos history. They proved tin's by the number of dual and tri-team meets that they won or placed high in. In every meet the team was always in there running, jumping, vaulting, and hurdling to the best of its ability. They did a fine job in the week-end meets. The medley relay team members each won three medals in last year’s competition. They placed first in the county meet, second in the regionals, second in the I.C.-C.C. meet and fifth in the state meet. The team also set the school record for the medley relay at two minutes, forty seconds. Some of the individual track team members set some outstanding records, too. Dee McDonald set the school record in a hurdle event, when he finished the 180-yard low hurdles at 22.2 seconds. Dick Ewing did a marvelous job for the team in the 100-yard dash and the 220-yard dash as he won the county meet, the I.C.-C.C. meet and placed sixth in the State meet in the 100-yard dash. Jerry Roosa almost always broke the tape for the team in the 440-yard dash and he won the county meet for us. However, he ran into very hard luck in the State meet, as they were waiting for him and boxed him in. The track team deserves a lot of praise for their 1951 season and everyone will be rooting for them in 1952. [70] [71] Front Row: Doug Clark, Don Shipley, Jerry Roosa, Dennis Pannabeckcr, Phil Ray, Dee McDonald. Second Row: Edgar Cooley, Paul Breese, Dennis Avery, Bob Farr, Bill Lowery, Jon Krieder, Jim Butterwick. Back Row: Coach George Dunn, Charles Webb, Kyle Aldrich, Roy Webb. T h e Sphere Hitters Baseball The 1951 Okemos High baseball team finished the year with a two won and five lost record for the season. The season opener saw Fowlerville’s nine outhit the Chiefs 6-3. Dansville’s long ball hitting came in handy for them as they won by a slight score, 3-1. The able pitching of bob Coppernol held us down very well at Ix slie, 11-2. In a slam-bang, knock-down, drag-out, nip and tuck game we finished on top of Holt by a score of 13-12. The following week Stockbridge gave us a poor reception, as they won 14-2. Finally seeing our way straight in the Williamston game we come home boasting a good night, 14-3. The next week, however, found us striving hard only to come home from Ilaslett on the short end of an 8-2 decision. Our season totals for runs scored was 37 against 57 for our opponents. In 1952, however, with some polished fielding and a few strong batsmen, we should be able to see our way to a majority of wins for the season. [72] f+tum [73] ★ ★ ★ ★ 4-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ ★ ★ McKinley hardware Phone 8-5312 Okemos, Michigan john McKinley maynard eberly Res. Phone Res. Phone 8-4276 8-5616 ★ ★ ★ ★ HERFF JONES COMPANY Indianapolis, Indiana School and College Jewelry, Graduation Announcements Jewelers to Okemos High School C. E. Boggs, Representative ★ ★ ★ ★ ARCHY'S NEW HUT STEAK HOUSE For Just Good Food 2321 East Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan Serving Lunches and Deluxe Evening Dinners ★ ★ ★ ★ Compliments of OKEMOS HARDWARE L. M. 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Grand River East Lansing, Michigan Phone 8-4835 Prescription Specialists [75] ★ ★ ★ ★ 4-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ ★ ★ VAN ALSTINE'S Wholesale Beef and Custom Slaughtering Phone 8-5716 5420 North Okemos Road ★ ★ ★ ★ CORAL GABLES DRIVE-IN The Home of the Original Frenchburger Thick Malts, Tasty Sandwiches, Lunches and Soft Drinks ★ ★ ★ ★ AMERICAN STATE BANK Lansing, Michigan Six Offices to Serve You Member of Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ★ ★ ★ ★ Congratulations, Class of ”52'' NATIONAL CHINA COMPANY Lansing's Most Interesting Store 215 North Washington ★ ★ ★ ★ QUENBY'S SHELL SERVICE Van Atta Road and Grand River Route 2 Okemos Phone 8-7289 Gas Groceries Towing ★ ★ ★ ★ KOWALSKI PHOTO STUDIOS Your School Photographer Lansing, Michigan Phone 4-5242 ★ ★ ★ 3-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ ★ HENSON MODERN CLEANERS 124 West Ash Street Mason, Michigan Phone 2-1511 ★ ★ ★ DICK JEWETT'S FLOWER SHOP Fine Flowers Always Mason, Michigan [76] ★ ★ ★ 3-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ ★ MAHONEY HARDWARE East Lansing, Michigan Phone 8-4215 ★ ★ ★ STOVER-BACKOFEN COMPANY Auto Truck Tractor Parts and Machine Shop Service ★ ★ 2-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ LINN BAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY Superior School Buses ★ ★ MILLER'S SHOE REPAIR Next to the East Lansing Market Basket Parking Lot ★ ★ BONNER'S SUNOCO SERVICE East Grand River and Bogue Phone 8-9320 ★ ★ BEAMAN'S SPORT SHOP Everything in Sports Equipment ★ ★ Compliments of DR. I. S. BRECKENFELD ★ ★ Compliments of VAN'S GROCERY 2717 East Grand River East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ HONEYCREST — YOU'LL FAVOR THE FLAVOR R. H. Kelty Sons East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ TRAILER HAVEN Lansing's Largest Trailer Park 2780 East Grand River ★ ★ McKRILLS TRAILER VILLAGE 2756 East Grand River East Lansing Phone 8-2437 [77] ★ ★ 2-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ PIC PAY FOOD MARKET U. S. 16 East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ PHILLIPS BODY AND WELDING SHOP 1738 Hamilton Road Okemos, Michigan Phone 8-6119 ★ ★ ENGLAND-COOK COMPANY Lansing's Chevrolet Dealer Since 1922 ★ ★ Compliments of OKEMOS BARBER SHOP Phone 8-2311 Okemos, Michigan ★ ★ WONCH BATTERY COMPANY Manufacturer of Wonch Batteries ★ ★ TRIPPS FOOD MARKET Groceries, Meats 1141 East Grand River Avenue ★ ★ Compliments of WILLIS RADIO COMPANY G. E. Dealer ★ ★ FLOOD CHEVROLET SALES Phone 8-8226 Haslett, Michigan ★ ★ CAMPUS BARBER SHOP Between Kroger and Market Basket ★ ★ CAMPUS CLEANERS 547 East Grand River Drive-in Service Special 4-Hour Dry Cleaning ★ ★ THE POPLARS U. S. 16, East of East Lansing [78] ★ ★ 2-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ PANNABECKER'S DEPARTMENT STORE Groceries, Meats, Rubber Footwear and Notions ★ ★ KING'S SINCLAIR SERVICE U. S. 16 at Van Atta Okemos, Michigan ★ ★ FLEMINGS GROCERY Quality Meats and Groceries ★ ★ H and M GROCERY Okemos Road at Cavanaugh Road ★ ★ PATY'S AUTO PARTS Cavanaugh and Okemos Roads New and Used Parts, Welding and Repairing ★ ★ Compliments of WALTER PATENGE ★ ★ JOE ZALEWSKI Cornell Road, Okemos Choice Wholesale Meats Phone 8-1915 ★ ★ Compliments of H. M. JASON Your Standard Oil Agent Okemos ★ ★ HICKS CLEANERS 323 East Grand River East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ NORM KESEL, FLORIST 109 East Grand River East Lansing, Michigan [79] ★ ★ 2-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ Compliments of WARDS FLOWER RANCH ★ ★ FERGUSON'S Across from the New Fire Station ★ ★ THE TRADING POST General Store: Cavanaugh Road off Hagadorn Groceries, Meats, Sewing Notions, Drugs, Sundries, etc. ★ ★ Compliments of SAM'S ★ ★ Compliments of POLO BAR ★ ★ Compliments of HORN'S SHOE STORE Mason, Michigan [80]