Okemos High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Okemos, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

0 e to4. School ?9S4 DEDICATION One of the symbols of progress at Okemos High School is the erection of the lighting system for the athletic field, made possible only through the generosity and support of the following citizens, who bought bonds or gave money to finance the construction. It is with sincere and humble gratitude that we dedicate the 1954 “Tomahawk” to them. George II. Richards Maynard Eberly Duo-Control Spring- Don Ilayncs Dale Wilkins Bernard Qucmby V. R. King Luate Nl. Port wood Holx'rt Swanberg Stuart Reuffer Robert Stetler Frank Crazzato James Paty Ralph A. Renz Erwin J. Benne Calvin Burch Lanier DeLind Robert Backus Ralph Brown O. K. Grettenberger L. D. Kleiver Derwood Dickinson C. K. Parkhurst Dell Bennett Howard Cook Lloyd Butcher John McKinley II. M. Jason Okemos Varsity Club Mr. Mrs. F. C. Martindale A. 11. Eichmeier Mrs. C. A. Johnson Warren Pruim I lerbert Abendroth Milton Stevens Okemos Elevator Co. R. V. and Leona Remington Arthur B. Cooper, Jr. Robert L. Slider Maynard Unruh Tony Coates Edward G. Hertel, Sr. Wm. D. Whitmore John Whitmycr Modern Wholesale Electric Richard E. Stetler Dr. Edmund Visger M. L. Murphy RolxTt T. Schepperley James and Ruth Chapman Harold H. Winslow Harold Wells Norman Wells Ralph Rol ert Brown Fred Brocci Wonch Battery Company Max Whitmore Lee Rathlxme Maxine Haga Mr. Mrs. A. I. Hansen Mr. Mrs. Harold Hodge Mr. Mrs. Louis Neller Herbert Davidson Irving Wilkins Ray Budde Walter Patenge Charles W. 1 lowland Paul Luck A. E. Roney Harold Redman Thomas A. Beaman, Jr. Richard McKane Rodney Waters Reuben Everett Charles F. Cummins Edward Shipley David Cardone Preston Nichols H. H. Ruhland Pearl Newton Ray Carlson Walter L. Weiss Robert J. Hadley Warren Houghton Mr. Mrs. Carl Andrus Russ King Mrs. Carl Farr Rex Wilkins Mr. Harold Glass Robert Eldredgc Harold C. Good Dr. I. J. Breckenfeld L. J. Bratzler Don II. Wallace John S. Weaver Mr. Mrs. Leonard Phillips Mike Sweeney W. O. Brinker George E. Barlow Fred W. Wells Frank Tunks Donald L. Hilda Kranz K. G. McManus L. Wolf anger Melissa Line Christopher Sower Claude Maynard Ruth S. Richard F. Youngblood Irene Robinson Hugh J. Carpenter Irwing Elizabeth Miller Leonard M. Rosdail Earl Chadwell John Sander Joe Zalewski Richard B. Hill Robert P. Hill, Jr. Walter F. Holliday Gerald G. Blomquist Ann K. Blomquist Marjorie Mouser Alice Mouser Gilbert Mouser II Thomas Mouser Jan Estelle Charles Sweeney W. H. Sheldon Monty’s Bar Orla Stillman Emil Dreps Lewis Lei by Mark E. Heerdt Lester E. Wolcott J. J. Roden E. L. Warner Tom Johnson Edwin Thomas George Morton Mr. Mrs. Bernard Ward Silas VanSickler Russ Secrest Hollice O. Epperly H. E. Renard Mr. Mrs. George H. Parisian Jarry Blomquist Ann Blomquist Marvin Keller John I. Whitmycr Earl M. and Bernice E. Leonard Richard Dickinson Josephine Nichols Guy Shmmvay Glen Cline Capitol City Paint Decorating Co. Gorsline-Runciman Co. Darwin Dudley Mr. Mrs. D. II. Webb Arthur Hopkins Harvey Barnard Mr. Mrs. Ronald McDonald M. R. Eicher Kenneth E. Henderson I. H. Marmon Charles Delamarter James Kiomento Lyle Wakcman Roland Cook Mrs. Elsie Mason Walter Hughes B. A. Stickle Roy O. Webb, M.D. Mrs. Florence B. Hill Mrs. Minnie Grettenberger Flood’s Chevrolet Sales John T. Schubel Eleanore Osborne Leo Nothstinc John Grettenberger Jack Stillman Linn-Baker Equipment Company A. R. Nash Mrs. H. James Rcnaud Jae Kitchen Voss Sales C. E. Widick J. J. McLean Mary V. Strand George Alderton James Karey Clinton Aldrich J. R. Tomlinson Consumer Power Co. Royce Groh Luke Kelly [2] FOREWORD In this, the thirty-first year of operation of Okemos High School, we look back and view with wonder the great strides made by the school since it graduated its first class in 1923. The senior class has expanded from two members to forty-four; the underclassmen, who numbered fifty-one in 1923, now number three hundred and two; the high school faculty has grown from five teachers to twenty-two; and we now have eleven clubs where we had none before. The material facilities of the school have grown also. Expanded curriculum, classroom space, bus fleet, and athletic plant all reflect the progress made in three short decades. The “Tomahawk” itself has come into existence and grown in size and circulation since the first students received diplomas from Okemos. Since so many changes have taken place in so many things, in recognition of thirty years of accomplishment, we have made the theme of this year s yearbook— “PROGRESS.” Dennis Avery, Editor Mary D. Sheldon, Sponsor [4] SCHOOL AND BUSES Then—1934 Old is old, and new is new, but here is where they meet. SCHOOL SCENES [6] ERWIN BENNE Secretary WALTER SHELDON Trustee BOARD OF EDUCATION MAYNARD EBERLY President JOHN WHITMYER Treasurer H. M. JASON Trustee Serving without financial return, giving of their time and energy, these men have labored hard to make Okemos High School one of the outstanding educational institutions in the state. Moved by a sincere wish to help their community, they give us the benefit of their wisdom and experience. For these and other services rendered, we the students of Okemos High would like to apply these few words of thanks on an unpayable account. [8] ADMINISTRATION JOSEPH W. ARASIM High School Principal Northern Michigan College of Education, B.S. Wayne University, M.A. [9] MARGARET BUCKWICK Michigan State College, A.B. Eighth Grade DON S. MUELLER Mt. Union College, B.S.M. University of Michigan, M.A. Band ADDIE PRENTICE Michigan State College, B.S. Seventh Grade MARY D. SHELDON University of Michigan, A.B. Michigan State College, M.A. English-Library [10] FACULTY MARJORIE BARNES EDWARD J. KAPALLA Western Michigan College, B.S. Central Michigan College of Michigan State College, M.S. Education, B.S. Science Shop-Mathematics MARGARET STAMP FLY Michigan State College, B.S. I lome Economics LYLE WAKEMAN Western Michigan College, B.S. Grade School Principal Eighth Grade Mathematics BETTY DOROW DONNA BIDDINGER Western Michigan College, B.M. Central Michigan College, B.S. Vocal Music Biology-Girls' Phys. Ed. Not Pictured BETTY McCOWAN Michigan State College, B.S. 1 lome Economics [ ii] FACULTY THELMA LAMB Michigan State Normal College, B.S. Michigan State College, M.A. American I Iistory American Literature ROLAND COOK Michigan State College, B.S. Agriculture CHRISTEN A SCI IRANI Michigan State College, A.B. Englisn-Spoech RUTH KELLY Michigan State College, A.B. Mathematics JOY CLEMOW Ferris Institute, B.S. Commercial ROBERT BAKER Michigan State College, B.S. Eighth Grade Basketball and Track Coach [ 12] RUTH M. YOUNGBLOOD University of Michigan, A.B. Seventh Grade CIRCULATION—Front Row: Dick Cooper, Mary Aldrich, Carl Burch, John Bratzler ADVERTISEMENT-Front Row: Gene Rathbun, Kay Sweet, Anna Thompson, Mary Elg Buck Row: Tim Willis, Bruce Robinson, John Grcttcn-berger Back Row: Dennis Webb, Tom Murphy, Arthur Sheldon THE YEARBOOK STAFF The yearbook staff would like to express its sincere appreciation for the wonderful assistance of Mrs. Sheldon. She gave of her time, energy, and most of all, her patience, to make this yearbook what it is. Nikoline Brunner, Assistant Editor; Peggy Parker, Business Manager; Dennis Avery, Editor; Mrs. Sheldon, Advisor CLASS EDITORS—Frout Row: Kay McNitt, Nancy Oswald, Georgia Yeoman, Janet Henderson, Joyce Tomlinson Back Row: Alice Mouser, Carol Avery, Carol Webb SPORTS, ART, AND ACTIVITIES-Fron Row: Margie Cooper, Tava DeMartelly, Louise Brauner, Keitha Shuull, Shirley Maynard, Margie Mouser Back Row: Charlene Peacock, Fred Buehler, Mike Sweeney, George Barr, Jim Woodruff SENIORS MICHAEL SWEENEY “Mike” In athletics he does excell, and since the mark he hits so well, his aim in life— ah, who can tell. Class President 3, 4 Football 1,2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4 Track 1. 3. 4 Baseball 3, 4 S.R.A. 1 Varsity Club 3, President 4 Charter Committee 2 JAMES DODGE Jim have hut one lamp bu which my feet arc guided, and that is the lamp of experience. Band 2. 3, Vicc-Pres. 4 Pep Band 3, 4 J.E.T.S. 2, 3 The Senior class of “54,” numbering forty-four students, has spent four event ul and memorable years in Okemos High School. The Freshman year’s activities, under the leadership of Fred Buehler, Phil Ray, Phyllis McFarren, and Jonnine McKinley, class officers, included the freshman reception and selling refreshments at the games. In the Sophomore year, with Jon Kreider, Bill Lowery, Charlene Peacock, and Mary Aldrich as officers, the class gave the freshmen a reception, sold refreshments at the games, and presented the formal dance, “Silver Bells.” A ham dinner, scrap drives, and baked goods and ice cream sales helped to swell the treasury in the Junior year. A humorous class play, “Very Untruly Yours, proved to be a great success. At the Michigan State College Union Building, a banquet-prom, “Auf Weidersehen,” was given in honor of the seniors. Class officers were Mike Sweeney, Jon Kreider, Charlene Peacock, and Peggy Parker. Their Senior year was full of fun and activities. Since they were limited to two money-making activities, they decided on a play, “Down to Earth,” and a ham dinner. Mike Sweeney was again the president with vice-president Jim Dodge, secretary Shirley Davidson, and treasurer Peggy Parker. Class sponsors have been Mrs. Barnes and Miss Schram. and our homeroom mothers were Mrs. Emerson Sweet and Mrs. Charles Elg. The Senior trip to Washington was interesting, thrilling, and educational. Baccalaureate was held Sunday, May 30. Austin Grant, radio commentator for CKLW, Detroit, was Commencement speaker. What the future holds for them is hard to say, but they hope that it will compare with the happy years they left behind in Okemos. Joyce Tomlinson and Janet Henderson Seated: The Class Sponsor, Mrs. Barnes; Secretary, Shirley Davidson; President, Mike Sweeney; and Class Sponsor. Miss Schram Standing: Peggy Parker, Treasurer; and Jim Dodge, Vice-President [ 16] SENIORS ANNA M. THOMPSON “Annie” Isn’t it strange what a smile and big brown eyes can do? Yearbook 4 Play Production 3, 4 Library 4 C.A.A. 2 JIMMIE KRANZ “Jim” My father taught me to work, but he did not teach me to love it. F.F.A. 2. 3. 4 PHYLLIS K. McFARREN “Phyl” She sings like a canary, but we think she’s just a lark. Band 1, 2 Class Secretary 1 Chorus 3, 4, President 1 Play 4 Girls’ Varsity Trio 4 Bible Club 2, 3, 4 EUGENE P. RATH BUN “Gene What this country needs is a good five-ccnt nickel. Eastern High 1, 2, 3 Band 4 Pep Band 4 Bible Club 4 Assembly Committee 4 Play 4 Yearbook Advertising Manager 1 HENRY W. FARR “Hank” In the order named these are the hardest to control —women, money, and cars. East Lansing High 1, 2, 3 Stage Manager 4 MARY SUE ELC Good nature and good sense—a great combination. Band 1, 2 Bible Club 2, President 3. 4 S.R.A. 1. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2,4 Library 2 Yearbook 4 Play Make-up and Properties 4 GERALD KWAST “Jerry” The man who doesn’t make any mistakes usually doesn't make anything. F.F.A. 2, 3, 4 Chorus 4 I Iigh School Boys’ Quartet 4 [17] SENIORS SHIRLEY ANN BURCH If uou can't find anything to laugh about, just giggle. Yearbook 2. 3 Library 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President -1 Chcerleading 3 C.A.A. 2 Chorus 2 Assembly Committee 1, 3 DENNIS T. AVERY He cant bear to see the women stand in the busses, so he closes his eyes. Yearbook 2, 3, Editor 4 Football 1, 2, 3 Track 2 S.R.A. Treasurer 3 Play 3, 4 Citizenship Committee Chairman 4 J.E.T.S. 3 KAY ANN SWEET There’s nothing more fun than a man. Cheerleader 1. 2, 3 Play 3, 4 Yearbook 4 Library 3, 4 Bible Club 4 L. KYLE ALDRICH lie’s the quiet type—like Grand Central Station. Football 1, 2, 3. 4 Track 1. 2, 3. 4 Baseball 1, 2 Varsity Club 3, 4 LOUISE BRAUNER Actresses cron up in the best regulated families. Yearbook 2, 3, 4 Bible Club 2, 3 Library 2. 4, Secretary 3 Play 3, 4 Band 1 Tumbling 1 JERRY C. BOS WORTH Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity, and truth accomplishes no victories uAthout it. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Play 3, 4 S.R.A. 3 Track 1 Basketball Manager 1 PEGGY J. PARKER If smiles were dollar bills, she’d never have to work. Class Treasuror 3, 4 Library 2. President 3, Vice-President 4 G.A.A. President 3 Play 3 Play Make-up 4 YearlxMik 3, Business Mgr. 4 Bible Club 4 Policies Committee 4 Tumbling Club I, President 2 [18] SENIORS SHIRLEY JEAN DAVIDSON A ready wit, a ready smile, she helped to make our days worthwhile. Glee Club 1 Citizenship Committee Sec. 3 Bible Club 2, See. 3 Class Secretary 4 F.H.A. 2. 3, 4 HOWARD TRAVIS Howdy” Books are good enough in their own way, hut they are a mighty bloodless substitute for life. Football Manager 1 F.F.A. 2. 3, 4 JO ANNE REBECCA ASH “Becky The course of true love never did run smooth. Library 3 Yearbook 3, 4 Play Make-up 3, 4 CHARLENE J. PEACOCK Peakic” A heart full of joy and-gladness will always banish strife and sadness. Class Secretary 2, 3 Chorus 1, 2, Vice-President 2 Play 4 Yearbook 4 ELDON BURLEY Blessed be agriculture—if one does not have too much of it. F.F.A. 2. 3. 4 Chorus 4 Baseball High School Chorus 4 MARY MARIE ALDRICH A sweet nature and a low gentle voice. Bible Club 2. 3, 4 Band 2 Girls' Varsity Trio 4 Class Treasurer 2 Play Make-up 4 Yearbook 4 HAROLD GREER His suspenders and socks of various hues help to keep away our blues. F.F.A. Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Track Varsity Club 1, 2, Vice-President 3, 4 [19] SENIORS VIOLA M. WILLETS “Vi” Life is a jest, and all things show it, I thought so once, hut now I know it. Chorus 3 Talent Show 1 MERRILL EDWARDS Strong and healthy, ready to fight, he tries to stick by what he thinks right. Football I, 2, 3, 4 Track I. 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2. 4 Basketball 1 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club MARLENE PHILLIPS MAXWELL “Penny” The best right a woman has is the right to have a husband. Play Make-up 3, 4 Chorus 3 Production 4 BEVERLY K. BELL “Bev” Quiet- and sweet without conceit. Band 1, 2, 4 F.H.A. 3, Reporter 2. Treasurer 4 Bible Club 3, 4 Library 4 CLAIR A. ROBINSON A good book is the very essence of a good man. Band 2, 3, 4 S.R.A. 1 Bible Club 2, 3, 4 HELEN M. HAYS Her heart is like the moon, there’s always a man in it. F.H.A. 2, 3 Bible Club 2, 3, 4, Reporter Band 1, 2. 3. 4 Chorus 4 Cirls’ Varsity Trio JON C. KREIDER Chase me, girls. I’m a butterfly. Football 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4 Junior and Senior Class Plays Boys’ State S.R.A. President Varsity Club Treasurer [20] SENIORS ROBERT E. DAVIDSON “Bob” An actor? or an athlete? One who’s nice to know. He's ever willing to do his ftart. And usually on the no. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 2. 3, 4 Play 4 F.F.A. 3, Vice-President 4 FRED A. BUEHLER, JR. “Fab” He can't get up with the sun, because he’s out too late with the daughters. Basketball 1, 2, 3 Class President 1 S.R.A. 2 Yearbook 2, 4 Play 3 Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Library’ 1 NIKOLINE BRAUNER “Nikki She brightens her corner of the earth. Play 4 Bible Club 2, 3 Yearbook 2, 3, Asst. Editor 4 Policy Committee 2, 3 JAMES BUTTERWICK “Jim” If fame is to come only after death, 1 am in no hurry for it. Bay City 3 Football 1, 2 Track 2 Baseball 1, 2 F.F.A. 2, 4 JOYCE TOMLINSON I slept and dreamed that life is beauty, I woke and found that life is duty. S.R.A. Treasurer 4 Chorus 3 Play 3, 4 Yearbook 4 Citizenship Committee Chairman 3 GEORGE F. BARR He’s an all-around good fellow. Mt. Pleasant 1, 2 Football 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 S.R.A. 4 Elec tions Committee 3 Yearbook 4 JANET C. HENDERSON “Jan” Her charm is in her quiet smile. Play 4 Play Properties 3 P.H.A. 2, Corresponding Secretary 3, 4 Library 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4 Bible Club 2,3, 4 Yearbook 3, 4 Band I, 2, 3 [21] SENIORS BARBARA J. GRANT “Barb” Let's face it—all of us cant be angels. F.H.A. 2 Flay Production -4 BILL J. LOWERY Still waters run dee)). Class Vice-President 2 Football 2 Baseball 1. 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2 Stage Manager -4 JOANNE JO CARVER “Jo” She shall have music wherever she goes. West Junior High 1 F.H.A. 2, Vice-President 3 Bible Club 2,3 Chorus 2, 3, President 2 Yearbook 2 ROBERT WELLS “Bob” A sensible fellow with practical ways, his character will profit him all his days. F.F.A. 2. 4 Baseball 1 jonnine r. McKinley A jolly girl, chuck full of fun; She's always nice to everyone. Class Treasurer 1 Yearbook 2 Bible Club 2. 3, Secretary 4 Band 1, 2 Library I, 2 Play Properties and Make-up 4 CHARLES J. WEBB Chuck” A man who wakes up and finds himself a success hasn’t been asleep. Football 1, 2. 3, 4 Basketball 2, Chart Keeper 4 Baseball I, 2 Track 1, 2. 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4 Play 4 Chorus 2, 4 Assembly Committee 3 NANCY C. WHITMYER Scatterbrain” My interest is in the future because I’m going to spend the rest of my life there. Band I, 2 Library 3 Play Make-up 3, 4 Yearbook 3 r 22) JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The lovely banquet and prom with the theme “Auf Weider-sehen” were held in the Michigan State College union parlors on May 2, 1953. Music for dancing was provided by Tracy Halsey’s orchestra. This evening will always hold pleasant memories for those who attended. Standing: Bob Davidson, Charles Webb, Bill Lowery, Henry Farr, Bill Robb, Bruce Robinson, Dennis Avery, Jon Kreider, Nikki Brauner, Mary Elg, Mike Sweeney, Jonninc McKinley, Louise Brauner, Gene Rathhun, Miss Schrain Seated: Kay Sweet, Janet Henderson, Charlene Peacock, Phyllis McFarren, Jerry Bosworth, Joyce Tomlinson m t SENIOR PLAY “Down to Earth” was a fantastic and fascinating production by the Senior class, under the fine direction of Miss Schrain. 4 a-liggll==l JUNIORS CLASS OFFICERS AND SPONSORS Front Row: John Grettenberger, Bill Nash, Mrs. Sheldon Back How: Carol Webb, Georgia Yeoman Under the guidance of Mrs. Sheldon and Mr. Mueller the class of “55” began their third year of high school. Through the high school years many of the members have left, so the class now numbers only forty-two members. Leading the class through the year were the following officers: President, Bill Nash; Vice-President, John Grettenberger; Secretary, Carol Webb; and Treasurer, Georgia Yeoman. The homeroom mothers have been Mrs. Grettenberger and Mrs. Mouser, who have given their help freely on extra-curricular school projects. The main money making project of the year was the sale of ice cream during the lunch hours on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Junior play, “My Cousin from Texas,” under the capable direction of Miss Schram, was presented by the class on April 2 and 3. As in the two previous years, the Junior-Senior Prom was held in the Union Building at Michigan State College and music was furnished by Nate Fry and his orchestra. With these activities accomplished, the Junior class is looking ahead to a happy and successful Senior year. Carol Ann Webb Georgia Yeoman Money Making Project: Selling Ice Cream [29] JUNIORS JEANETTE BILL MARJIE JIM PAUL EICHER NASH MOUSER FARR ADAMS SHIRLEY JOHN MARION CORDON MAYNARD GRETTENBERGER BROWN PIPER JOHN BEVERLY CARL ANDREWS BUTTERWICK BURCH BETTY DON ELIZABETH ALLAN MARTIN KLEIS HOPKINS PALMERTON MARGIE RON JEANNE LARRY PAT COOPER MURPHY BALL MARTIN BARBER [30] JUNIORS L. J JIM WOODRUFF • • ) J • JACK STEVENS m ■' BONNIE SIMS JERRY TELLING o HAROLD REDMAN GENE GEORGIA JOHN SNYDER YEOMAN SWANBERG CARL CLAUDE TOM NORMA FERRAR EDWARDS MURPHY RHODES LYLE KARL KEITHA ED BOB MORTON BYINGTON SHAULL WEISS BABCOCK [31] SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS AND SPONSORS Front Row: Mrs. Kelly, Kay McNitt, Alan Wells. Mrs. Lamb Back Row: Dick Barnard, Carl Richey The Sophomore class has had a busy and successful year. In September they welcomed the Freshmen into high school at a reception directed by Mr. Peterson. At the class supper for students and parents, given in October, possible money making projects and plans for the Senior trip were discussed. Selling refreshments at football games and part of the basketball games, as well as profit from the Pastry Supper given in February, increased their treasury. Instead of exchanging Christmas gifts, the fifty-two students of the class and their sponsors, Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Lamb, sent a CARE package to Korea. Class officers, President, Allan Wells; Vice-President, Dick Barnard; Treasurer, Carl Richey; and Secretary, Kay McNitt; as well as homeroom mothers, Mrs. Roy Klot . and Mrs. Arthur Cooper, canably assisted the class in its activities. Assembly members Taya DeMartelly, Garth Richey, ana Allan Houghton; and assembly Committee member Kay McNitt represented the class in student government activities. Football players Dick Barnard, George Voss, Jerry Hunter, Carlton Bennett, Dick Cooper, David Dreps, Allan Houghton, Allan Wells, and Garth Richey and basketball players Dick Barnard, Carlton Bennett, Dick Cooper, Jerry Hunter, Glen Gustafson, Garth Richey, and George Voss were cheered on by cheerleaders Marianne Bosworth, Roberta Bovee, Diana McDonald, Imogene Shaull, Dorothy Travis and Ann Warner. Happy to get their band uniforms they had worked so long for were band members Taya DeMartelly, David Dreps, Jo Ann Galbavi, Jeanne Matthews, Kay McNitt, Sandra Montavan, Nancy Oswald, Bruce Robinson, Ken Snider, Henry Visger, Jack Voss, Dennis Webb and Walter Wescott. The class is looking forward to two years as happy as the last two have been. Kay McNitt Nancy Oswald [32] AUDREY FURGALA CAROL PATSY GARTH ALLEN deSHONC BUTTERIGK RICHEY WELLS GLEN GUSTAFSON ARTHUR SHELDON WALTER WESTCOTT DICK COOPER i CARLTON BENNETT BRUCE KLOTZ JEANNE MATTHEWS MARIANNE TAYA BOSWORTH deMARTELLY 1 I DIANA McDonald BRUCE ROBINSON PHYLLIS ELLISON MOYNETTE REYNOLDS [33] DENNIS WEBB CLARKE HARRIS DON WAYNE GORDON SONDRA DEANNA DOROTHY ANDREWS HAWKINS MASON KING HULL TRAVIS ANNE WARNER ROBERTA IMOGENE DAVID KENARD BOVEE SHAULL DREPS SNIDER GARL RICHEY I JACK VOSS SOPHOMORES ALLAN HOUGHTON GEORGE RONALD HENRY JoANN KAY VIRGINIA VOSS FOOTE VISGER CALBAVI McNITT KELLER TONY NANCY MARIE JERRY ROBERT GILBERT HOONHOUT OSWALD JENKS HUNTER BELL HEILMAN [34] SCHOOL SCENES FRESHMEN JACK WEISS ED THOMAS CLASS OFFICERS AND SPONSORS Front Row: Mr. Kapalla, Stuart Rucffer, Ruth Davidson, Mrs. Clemow Back Row: Ed Thomas STUART RUEFFER RUTH DAVIDSON The class of “57 is the largest class ever to enroll in Okeinos High School. It is composed of 81 students. The officers for the year were President, Stuart Rucffer; Vice-President, Jack Weiss; Secretary, Ruth Davidson; and Treasurer, Ed Thomas. Representatives of the class to the Representative Assembly were Jackie Paty, Jim Kreider, and Alice Mouser. The class has had three money making projects; a scrap metal drive, the selling of refreshments at half of the games, and a dance called “Turkey Hop.” This past year the class has had two very co-operative home room mothers, Mrs. Woolsey and Mrs. Brocci. The class has started their high school career under the capable sponsorship of Mrs. Joy Clemow and Mr. Kapalla and are looking forward to three more successful years under their leadership. Alice Mouser and Carol Avery Not Pictured: JAY ALLAN CECILE WEINSTEIN JANET SOLOMON GEORGE VAN DUESEN JOEY SHARON dkMARTELLY HUGHES ALICE BURCH CAROLYN LINDA WEBER NICHOLSON JUANITA SONDRA BROWN FOOTE NANCY MAUREEN MILLER CORNELIUS JOHN MARKWART RAY KIMBALL [37] FRESHMEN JERRY JIM RONNY JANICE JACKIE NANCY STEVENS DAVIS CORBY SIMS PATY VOSS ROBERT JIM JERRY BEVERLY CONNIE ANN LUCKS WHITMORE CAIRNS YEOMAN EMERY SPENCER SANDRA MARY KAY JOSEPHINE JOHN ROBERT FORREST COURTRIGHT HOGLE NICHOLS BRATZLER MAYNARD KENWORTHY [38] FRESHMEN BONNIE MELISSA BETTY TONY LARRY GARY ANDRUS LINE REINERTSEN BROCCI VOSS BALDWIN JERRY BILL JOHN DONNA ANNE PEGGY VAN ATTA WOOLSEY MORROW REIB EDWARDS REYNOLDS VIOLA BACKUS SHIRLEY RHODES JUNE BROWN TIM WILLIS ED PENOYAR ROBERT HAWKINS DARVIN ROBERT MILES NONA KATHLEEN JOYCE MUND CARPENTER GREEN CATES DeSHONC SWANBERC GARY JO ANN JUDY LYLE ALICE ELAINE HODGES BREDAHL SWEENEY FOSTER MOUSER KALUSH [39] EIGHTH GRADE MARY JANE DONALDSON r- I DICK DICKINSON LORA RATHBONE HUGH FARR BILL NANCY VERNA GARY CASE STUMP HOPKINS FISHER COOPER HOONHOUT MARY LOUISE BETTY CLAYTON JERRY ROBERT DONALDSON SHOWERS FURGALA GRANT ALSHIRE ROBERT DUANE KAY NANCY SANDRA BUTCHER ROBERTS BRATZLER HENDERSON CREGO BARBARA MARTHA ARTHUR JOHN ALEX BELL PARISIAN BRAUNER LAIRD PANSHIN ROGER JIM IRIS JEAN JEAN ROSEMARIE SHAULL LARNARD PRENTICE SPRUAL DASHNER [40] EIGHTH GRADE DOROTHY NELSON DAVID CARDONE DENNIS JASON P JERRY LARC.ENT NANCY ELEANOR MELVIN JIM CHARLES HULL GRIGGS HOLLOWAY SCHEIDT SOWER A I. AN HARVEY DONALD KECK MARY ANN VISGER BEVERLY GLYNN ROBERTA WIGHT STFVF BOSWORTH VALADA COURTRIGHT SUE MARTIN TED WARNER DICK BLOOD TIM KISEE ROBERTA SARAH JO ROGERS REED BRUCE DAVID SWAN ELLIN WOOD KENNETH ELLISON CAROL HOGLE SUE TELLING HENRY RON WEBSTER O t JERRY SHELTON [41] SEVENTH GRADE NANCY FARR SARAH MEREDITH KENNETH RONALD TOM BUEHLER MARSHALL MILLER CATES AARON KENNETH ROBERT DIANE SUE KIMBALL STACY KELTY K RIDER CHRISTINE JUDY MIKE DAVID ASHLEY DONALDSON ROUSSEAU EICHER KEITH SHAULL JIM JONES I ANNE HALL £ m •• SANDRA SHERMAN MARJORIE DONALDSON JACK SILLOWAY JERRY HUS BY DARLENE WROE Not Pictured: CAROL PRICE DIANE DELAPPE [42] SEVENTH GRADE LINDA HOCLE CAROL BEVERLY BOB HOWARD HOKE BRUMM STETLER HATCH BOB HAROLD JUNE JUDY CRAFTON SPROSS GRIGGS ELLISON MARGIE CAROLYN DICK JIM SHELDON PATY BENNETT BROOKLAND CARY TABER DAVID GLYNN PEGGY GREER DONALD HILL SEVENTH GRADE JANET BLOOD MARY DREPS RONALD WHITMORE K- - jtz ____________L JUDY MARTHA HAGERMAN HICKEY BONNIE SALLY JIM DENNIS SEELEY TIMMER KIGER EMERY FRED LOREN VICKY MARY HOFFECKER ROBERTS SHICK MADZIA MARY JEAN CAROL JIM LEE FULGHUM MUND FLANDERS ANDERSON TOM McNITT ROBERT ZUVER DARLENE HUGHES BILL DeLIND DAVID BENNETT ; .H They guide their busses safely 'round the turns and through the bends, and though they’re sometimes angry, they have always been our friends. Swarm 'round ye hungry, starving kids. There's wondrous food beneath those lids. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Teachers want the school to open; That it wont, the kids are hopin' 8— School opened—that's life! 17— Sophomore reception for the freshmen. Burying the hatchet. 18— Football game with Elsie at Okemos. 33-0. Wow! 25—Football game at Williamston. 6-18. Oh, well. OCTOBER On Halloween the witches growls Were all drowned out by Chieftains' howls. 2— Football game with Fowlerville at Fowlerville. 20-7. 3— Sophomore ham dinner. What food! 9— Football game here with Dansville. Us brutes! 14— Eighth grade party. 15— 16—M. E. A.—no school! 16— Football game at Stockbridge. 13-7. Them brutes! 21— Journalism Day at M. S. C. The yearbook is on its way. 23—Football game with Haslett at Okemos. 7-6. Cot ’em that time! 30—Football game with l eslie. 28-0. Boy! NOVEMBER The ham brought out by Senior Play Was gone in time for Turkey Day. 6—Football game at Lansing-Everett. 20-13. City slickers! 13-14—Senior Play. What goes with eggs? 20—Ingham County College Day here. No school in afterra on. 20—Freshman-sponsored all-high party. Wliee! DECEMBER Christtnas comes but once a year; Vacation always brings good cheer. 1— Basketball here with Williamston. 51-37. That’s one! 2— Father and son banquet. 4— Basketball at Dansville. 61-51. That’s two. 8—Band concert for the P. T. A. They caught that with a dragnet. 11—Fowlerville vs. Okemos at Okemos. 71-50. That’s three. 15—Basketball team travels to Sunfield. 76-56. Sun wasn’t shining cn Sunfield. 18— Okemos at Stockbridge. 66-62. That’s five. 23—Christmas vacation begins. Three cheers! 28- 29-31—Holiday Basketball Tournaments. The l oys did pretty well! JANUARY In the middle of the month, if you take a look around, You'll see New Year's resolutions lying broken on the ground. 15— Leslie plays Okemos at Okemos. 62-45. Number six. 19— Okemos plays at Haslett. 41-47. Silence. 22— Semester’s end. No school. A day’s rest. 22—Okemos at Williamston. 64-60. We’re off again! 29— Dansville plays here. 73-44. Heh-heh! [46] CALENDAR FEBRUARY In this short month we honor two Americans who fought To get the things which freedom-loving men and women sought. 5— Okernos plays basketball at Fowlerville. 64-46. 6— Sophomores put on a pasty supper. 10—County Teachers Institute. No school. 12— Sunfield at Okernos. 94-43. Pieces of records all over the place! 13— F.H.A. all-high dance, “Valentine Jubilee.” Dig that cra-azy music! 16—Stockbridge at Okernos. 52-50. Whew! 19—Basketball here with Ilaslett. 50-55. There’s always next year. 26— Okernos travels to Leslie. 69-52. End of the line. MARCH The basketball season will be closin', As soon as all-state champs are chosen. 3— 4-5-G—District Tournament at Eastern. Good Luck, fellas. 10-11-12-13— Regional Tournament. Still trying? 16—Band concert. Nervous numbers, eh! 19- 20—State Tournament at M.S.C. Got my fingers crossed. 24—B.I.E. Day—no school. APRIL April's showers, wet and cold, Help to bring forth nature's gold. 2-3—Junior Play. It should have been held on the tenth. 10—Senior Ham Dinner. The juniors were there. 16-Spring vacation. Freedom! 20— Back to school—That’s the way the little ball bounces. 23—Schoolmasters Club, no school. Maybe we can get excused for club meetings. 23— Baseball game at Haslett. 27— Baseball game with Dansville. There. 30—Baseball here with Stockbridge. MAY When blossoming, the flowers gay Give notice spring is on its way. 4— Baseball at Williamston. 5— County Track Meet. Daddy, why are they wearing underwear? 7— Leslie here for baseball. 8— Junior Prom. A wonderful experience. 15—Regional Track Meet. Good luck! 22—State Track meet. Are we there? 24— Senior trip—and we ride off into the sunset. 30—Baccalaureate. JUNE Commencement's past and school is o'er. The students thunder out the door. 2—Commencement. 4—School's out. Report cards. Did you make it? [47] Seated: Mr. Arasim, John Swanherg, Joyce Tomlinson, Jon Kreider, Mary Big, Mr. Kiley, Mr. Richards Standing: Bill Johnson, Barbara Bell, Lora Rathkonc, Don Klcis, George Barr, Garth Richey, Allan Houghton, Taya deMartelly, Marjic Monser, Alice Mouser, Jim Kreider, Jackie Paty STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY The Student Representative Assembly joined the N. A. of S. C. at the start of the year and is receiving beneficial material from them on the operations of a successful Student Council. They have sent the S.R.A. officers and Mr. Arasim to Ann Arbor in November to learn more and better ways of serving our school’s need in Student Representative Assembly. The Student Representative Assembly is attempting as their one big project this year to earn enough money for curtains for the gym. They are aiming at this goal by selling vanilla through the students to the families in the community. They have encouraged and sponsored refreshments after basketball games to visiting teams in the Ingham County League. George Barr and Jon Kreider attended the Ingham County League Student Council meeting at Williamston in January and became acquainted with other members in some of the other Student Councils. Arrangements were made for an Ingham County League Student Council night at Leslie in April. The S.R.A. hopes to continue operating on a pay as you go basis. ohn Swanberg, Mr. Kiley, Joyce Tomlinson, Mr. Arasim, Mary Elg, Jon Kreider Tom Murphy, Don Kleis, Bill Woolsey, Vicky Schick, Kay McNitt, Sarah Reed, Gene Ratnbun LIBRARY CLUB The Old Library, 1923 Left to right: Mrs. Sheldon. Anna Thompson, Margie Cooper, Beverly Bell, Joanne Galhavi, Patsy Butter-wick, Jeanne Ball, Carolyn Weber, Peggy Reynolds Left to right: Peggy Parker. Kay Sweet, Louise Brauner, Patty Barber, Janet Henderson, Kay McN'itt, Beverly Butterwiek The Library Today, 1954 In the past thirty years the school library has grown from a small collection of reference books and materials kept in the study hall to a room overflowing with several hundred volumes of fiction. In spite of crowded conditions the librarians attempt to serve the needs of all the students and teachers, and hope that before many years go by their dream library will come true. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Future Farmers of America have been active in this, the twenty-fifth year of their organization. The Okemos Chapter was directed by its officers: President, Donald Kleis; Vice-President, Robert Davidson; Secretary, Jack Stevens; Treasurer, Allan Palmerton; Reporter, Eldon Burley, and Sentinel, John Andrews. Don, Jack, Allan and Eldon attended the regional leadership training camp at Higgins Lake for training for their work. The F.F.A. put into practice many of the ideas learned in the class rooms. They had four main projects for raising money to pay for their tractor and trips. The orchard on Dobie road was pruned and sprayed to produce fruit for sale and for cider making. Six acres of com on land furnished by Clarence Randall was planted, cultivated, and harvested by the class for experience in how to grow corn. Four acres of wheat on Meridian road completed the crop projects for this year. Again, this year, chickens were raised by Ag. I, and some of them were kept all summer. In the fall they made a nice egg business until Christmas time. The F.F.A. broilers were 9th in State competition. Two nice trips were part of the program. Two car loads of boys toured the state in August to visit some of the larger farms. They fished one day on Saginaw bay for perch. Ag. II spent 2J 2 days in Detroit seeing the sights, which included a hockey game, T.V. studios, packing houses, stock yards, dairy plant and Canada. In competition the F.F.A. members placed well in many events. They won a majority of the first placers at the county fair with their grain samples. In the county contests a demonstration on broiler production was won by Robert Bell, Gilbert Heilman and Richard Cooper. Donald Kleis was second in the public speaking contest. Our former President, Max Benne, was awarded the degree of State Farmer at the state convention and is now attending M.S.C. on an agriculture scholarship. Membership for the year has reached a new high of 32 members. [52] Builders Lumber men [58] Demonstration team Lumberjacks FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Pheasant Supper put on for the F.F.A. boys started out the year's activities for the Okemos F.H.A. Chapter. The F.F.A. furnished the pheasants and the F.H.A. took care of everything else. After their annual caroling party, a slumber party was held for the whole chapter at Joan Bredahl’s house. Seated: Joyce Swanbcrg, Beverly Bell, Janet Henderson. Elaine Kalush. Carol Avery, Janet Solomon, Alice Mouser, Mrs. Stampfly, Keitha Shaull, Carol Webb, and Marjie Mouser The chapter sponsored the dance, “Valentine Jubilee, for the high school on February 13. The membership increased from 19 to 30 this year. Delegates were sent to the State Convention at Grand Rapids with Keitha Shaull going as the candidate for State Secretary. Two members will be sent to the I leadership Training Camp at St. Mary’s Lake in June. [54] BIBLE CLUB The purposes of the Bible Club are to present Christ and His Word and to provide Christian fellowship for students. The theme of the club is taken from I Timothy 4:12— Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the believer. The club has a Bible Quiz team representing them in the Youth for Christ quizzes which has gone a long way this year. The club held a week-end retreat at Camp Barakel in March. Funds were raised for this retreat by the Baked Goods Sales held at McKinley Hardware. The club has participated in all the activities of the Greater Lansing Youth for Christ and has won the Sweet Sac award a number of times for having the greatest percentage of members present at the rallies. The officers and one representative attended all City Council meeting of other Bible Clubs in the Greater Lansing area. [ 55 ] Front Row: Miss Betty Dorow, Marilyn Hammond, Phyllis McFarren, Marilyn Bates, Audrey Furgala, Dorothy Travis, Roberta Bovee, Marianne Bosworth, Carol Avery Rack Row: Imogene Shaull. Helen Hayes, Sandra King, Maureen Cornelius, Eldon Burley, Jerry Kwast, Charles Webb, Mary Aldrich, Virginia Keller, Margie Cooper, Louise Brauner, Elizabeth 1 lopkins CHORUS The High School Chorus, which is open to all students, performed at several assemblies, a Parent Teachers association meeting and several local club meetings. At Christmas time the chorus presented “Christmas in America, and the annual spring concert was given in May. Phyllis McFarren served as President and Student Director of the group. Accompanists have been Larry Martin, Charlene Peacock, and Phyllis McFarren. Other officers include Marianne Bosworth, Vice-President, and Librarians, Sandra King and Dorothy Travis. SEVENTH GRADE CHORUS The seventh grade chorus participated in an assembly program with some entertaining skits and songs. VARSITY CLUB Front Row: Allan Wells, Garth Richey, Harold Redman, Mike Sweeney, Carlton Bennett, Carl Burch, Dick Cooper Center Row: Mr. kiley, Alan Houghton, George Barr, Ed Weiss, Bill Nash, Harold Greer, Merrill Edwards, John Crettenbcrger, Mr. Baker Back Row: Dick Barnard. Robert Bell, Kyle Aldrich, Jon Kreider, Chuck Webb. The Varsity Club started the year with seven members including officers who are: Mike Sweeney, President; Harold Greer, Vice-President; Harold Redman, Secretary; Jon Kreider, Treasurer. During football season the Varsity sponsored “Dads Night' after the Dansville game. All the dads of the football players were honored during the game and then afterwards enjoyed refreshments with the team. After football season they held their annual initiation in which thirteen boys joined the club. This increased the membership greatly. Later in the school year they sold sweatshirts, charm bracelets, and emblems which helped them financially. For a glance at their social life we find them in Detroit seeing a hockey game and taking in a Cinerama movie and also indulging in two hearty meals. The club also repainted the track and field record boards to help improve their appearance. They also helped Mr. Baker in organizing the playground activity for grade school children. [57] SENIOR HIGH BAND The High School Band consists of 56 members in grades 8-12. This year the band realized the dream of many years by getting new uniforms. The uniforms were bought with the help of local businessmen, private citizens, the students body, and the P.T.A. The band lias played several concerts for the grades and the high school. Several ensembles and solos were sent to the district solo and ensemble contest and received excellent ratings. This year the band planned three big events: the Holand Tulip Festival, the District Contest, and the Spring Concert. During the summer there will be a music program to increase and better the music department. The big additions to the band equipment this year were three new French horns and a new baritone. JUNIOR HIGH BAND CHEER LEADERS Josephine Nichols, Georgia Yeoman, Dorothy Travis. Judy Sweeney, Roberta Bovee, Diana McDonald There has been a change in cheerleading this year for we now have two squads instead of one. These girls have all done a very good job at keeping the school spirit and pep at its highest along with having good sportsmanship. PEP BAND Again this year we find the pep band on duty at pep meetings and rallys along with the cheerleaders. Connie Emery, Jeanette Either, Melissa Line. Imogene Shaull, Ann Warner, Marianne Bos-worth Front How: Gordon Piper, Bud Burch. John Grettenburger. Merrill Edwards, Harold Greer, Hubert Bell, Kyle Aldrich, Harold Redman, Mike Sweeney, Carlton Bennett Second How: Manager Jack Hagemmn, Jerry Hunter, Chuck Webb, John Kreidcr, Jerry Bosworth, George Barr, Allan Wells, Dick Cooper, Allan Houghton, Ed Weiss, Jim Woodruff, Garth Richey, Dick Barnard, Manager Jim Kiger Hack How: Coach Baker, Bill Woolsey, Larry Voss, Jerry VanAttn, John Bratzler. Jim Brown, Jim Kreidcr, Joe Ferrar, Kim Wilkins, Bob Lucks, David Drops, Forrest Kenworthy, Stuart Rucffer, Darwin Mund, Tom Cox, Coach Kiley FOOTBALL Okemos High School’s 1953 football team inaugurated newly lighted Chieftain Field with four wins at home, but the Chiefs had trouble away from home, dropping their four road games. In their first game under their own lights the Chiefs walloped Elsie 33 to 0 in a non-league game. They opened league play by dropping a 6 to 18 decision at Williamston. An early touchdown, scored on the fifth play of the game, gave Okemos a 7 to 0 win over Dansville in a hard fought defensive battle. A case of fumbleitis allowed Fowlerville to come out on top of the next contest, 20 to 7. Next the Chiefs traveled to Stockbridge, one of the top-ranked class C teams in the state. The Panthers eventually broke through a stubborn Okemos defense to take a 13 to 7 decision. The next week the Chiefs took on their arch-rival, Haslett. They scored one touchdown and then turned back repeated Haslett drives to win 7 to 6. The final home game of the season saw Okemos whip Leslie 28 to 0. The final game of the season was with class B Everett, and the Chiefs fought hard, but lost, 20 to 13. This gave Okemos a record of four wins and four losses and fourth place in the league. [62] Early Touchdown Wins for Chiefs A Okemos high single touch- I down scored in the opening! period turned Dad's Night at Oke-1 ' mos into a successful event as the Chieftains marked up Their first Chiefs Scalp Elsie Easily For 1st Win Okcmos turned on the steam in Is opening contest and coasted a a 33 0 win over Elsie in a non- j onforenee game. Friday night Okcmos will take i n Wiliiamston over at the I lor i :ci nest. The Chiefs will find the J lornpts aU charged up after etching their first victory in ! ver 2 Jpears. The league door mats of last I ear show promise of being on j he long road hack to the top of te Ingham County heap after event I dark years. Against Eisie the Chiefs could o no wrong. Only in the last uarter did the Chiefs- fail to j cratch the sheet. In the first period the Chiefs icked up 2 touchdowns and dded 2 more in the second. In Ik third period they produced 1 Okemos Shatters Haslett Hopes Haslett'.s hopes for a share ol the Ingham football title were shattered Friday night as Okemos handed the Vikings their second I defeat of the season, 7-t . Held at bay throughout most of the game. Okemos had only 1 scoring opportunity and made ft count. Gordie Piper fired a pass to Lyle Davis for the score on a play covering 10 yards. Merrill Edwards perfect boot from place-; ment missed being blocked by inches hut split the uprights for I the victory. The Vikings struck early In the i second quarter as Jerry Ferguson i climaxed a 47-yard drive by sweeping the left end for 10 | yards and a touchdown. Coach Ditnckel's Lakers threatened twice but were turned away by the rugged defensive ! olay of Chieftains Allan Wells, j Carlton Bennett, Jon Kreidcr and I Bob Bell. Chuck Cassady intercepted a pass on the Chiefs' 40 and scam-| pored 20 yards before being brought down by Piper. Ferguson then took the ball on a reverse ; down to the 2 where he fumbled I and Okemos recovered. Chieftain Mike Sweeney fumbled and the Vikings took over on the 2-yard line. After an unsuccessful try from SENIOR SHORTS This page is dedicated to those senior men who have helped lead Okemos Varsity teams to victory. KYLE ALDRICH—Two hundred pounds. 5 11, Kyle Aldrich, a starting varsity tackle and shot-putter, received the greatest thrill of his high school days when he placed second in the 1952 Ingham County shot-put event. GEORGE BARR—This 6 foot, 205 pound reserve varsity tackle had his most thrilling experience when Okemos downed Haslet 7 to 6. JERRY BOS WORTH—Starting guard at the beginning of the season, this scrapper stood 5-8 and weighed 145 pounds. Jerry's most memorable football occasion occured when the lights for Chieftain Field were dedicated. ROBERT DAVIDSON—One hundred thirty pound, 5-7 , Bob Davidson added zip and snap to the basketball and track teams. Davidson will long remember the time when the Okemos 880 relay team, of which he was a member, placed first in the state meet in 1952. MERRILL EDWARDS—Using his 160 pounds to full advantage, Merrill proved to Ik a smashing guard, and in track a strong runner. Five feet nine inch, Edwards always worked to full capacity. HAROLD GREER—A leader in football and basketball was 6-2, 185 pound Greer. The privilege of being on the Holiday All-Tournament Team of 1953 topped the many awards bestowed upon this athlete. JON KREIDER—At third base for the batsmen, at guard for the cagemen, and at defensive linebacker in football was 165 pound 5-11 Jon Kreider. Jon felt on top of the world when he sank 21 points in a second team basketball game in 1951. MIKE SWEENEY—Missing two freethrows in the final minute of a tied-up game with Haslett in 1952, which Haslett finally won, is one incident which Mike said he would remember for a long time. One hundred forty pound, 5-11, Sweeney might have missed those two freethrows, but he certainly made up for it in helping establish victories in other basketball, track and football contests. CHARLES WEBB—When Coach Baker told him he was to run in the 880 relay entered in the State meet in 1952, Chuck felt that he was the luckiest fellow at Okemos. In football, 150 pound, 5-9 V2, Webb played fullback. [64] BASKETBALL The Okemos Chieftains were the team to beat in the Ingham County League during the 53-54 season according to the Ingham County News. Running true to form the Chiefs rang up seven straight victories before losing to Lansing St. Marys, one of the top class C teams in the state, during the Holiday tournament. They beat Wil-liamston 51-37. romped over Dansville 61-51, hit their stride against Fowlerville 71-56, and stopped Stockbridge 66-62. During the Holiday Tournament the team fought its way to the finals, beating Dewitt 58-43, and Everett 71-40, before falling prey to St. Mary’s Blues 54-65. Okemos had two players selected for the honorary All-Tournament team, Mike Sweeney and Harold Greer. Back in league play the team took Leslie into camp 62-45, before losing to Haslett on a slippery floor 47-41. The Chiefs took it out on their next five opponents; they beat Williamston 64-60, galloped past Dansville 73-44, swamped Fowlerville 64-46, and overran Sunfield 94-43. They then squeezed past Stockbridge in one of the closest finishes of the year 52-50. Next came the return match with Haslett, for which an estimated 8(X) people turned out and of whom only 5(H) could get into the Okemos gym. Okemos fought gamely, but they were outplayed by Haslett, and lost 50-55. They closed the season by beating Ix slie 69-52, to take second place in the Ingham County League. Harold Greer was the leading scorer both for the team and for the league, scoring 299 points in league play and 366 points in all games for an average of 21.5 points per game. VARSITY BASKETBALL Counterclockwise: Coach Boh Baker, Harold Greer, Mike Sweeney, Jon Kreider, Boh Davidson, Ronnie Murphy, Harold Redman, Manager Jim Kiger, Dick Cooper, Bill Nash, Garth Richey, John Grettenberger, Boh Hughes, Bud Burch and John Swanberg. [66] Front How: Ronnie Corby, Glen Gustafson, Carlton Bennett, George Voss, Jerry Hunter, Dick Barnard, Jim Kreider Back How: Coach Kiley, John Mark wart. Tony Brocci, Tim Willis, Kim Wilkins, Joe Ferrar, John Brat lcr, Stuart Reuffer, Larry Voss SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL The Little Chiefs turned out 9 wins against 5 losses to top their 1952 record of seven wins, seven losses. Two of the losses were heartbreakers which Okemos lost only by 2 points. Okemos... Williamston .. 29 Okemos... .. 42 Williamston . 46 Okemos... .. 41 Dansville .... 48 ()kemos... .. 48 Dansville .. . 50 Okemos... .. 43 Fowlerville ... 30 Okemos... Fowlerville . . 46 Okemos.. . .. 44 Sunfield 28 Okemos. . . .. 71 Sunfield ... . 43 Okemos... .. 52 Stockbridge .. 43 Okemos... .. 44 Stockbridge . 46 Okemos... .. 46 Leslie 56 Okemos.. . .. 46 I Iaslett 36 Okemos... .. 42 Haslett 28 Okemos... .. 69 Leslie . 68 The leading scorer for the reserve team was Jerry Hunter with 131 points in 14 games or an average of 9.35 points per game. [67] Front How: Dennis Pannabecker, Bob Loiby, Allan We 11s, Mel Swab, Allan Cudworth, Dick Barnard, Jon Kreider Back How: Jack Hagerman, Bill Nash, John Grettenberger, Dick Cooper, Carlton Bennett, Harold Redman, Dong Clark, Lyle Davis, Coach Kiley BASEBALL The 195-3 baseball season for Okemos began with a hard loss to Fowlerville 4-3. Okemos struck back in their next game by defeating the Dansville Aggies 4-1. Stockbridge saw the Chieftains on the victory trail, and bit the dust with a 7-2 win for Okemos. A contest which will never be forgotten was the Williamston game in which Okemos’s top hurler, Lyle Davis, didn’t allow a hit or A bitter loss came when Okemos was the Big Chiefs downed by Leslie 6-3. a run. Okemos drove in one run, winning 1-0. defeated by rival Haslett 4-1. The next game found The final game of the season brought forth a high scoring game, in which Holt out scored the Okemos Chieftains 14-11. Front Row: Mike Sweeney, Gerry Rozan, Mcl Swab, Gerald Roosa, Dick Ewing, Ralph Brown, Bob Davidson, Charles Webb Back Row: Coach Baker, Garth Richey, Robert Babcock, Jim Woodruff, Kyle Aldrich, Lyle Davis, Russell Roosa, Allan Houghton, Jack Hagerman and Stewart Reuffer—Managers TRACK In dual track meets we defeated Sexton High School 46-34, and Haslett 63-46, while losing to Everett 60-49. The bright spot of the Everett meet for Okemos was a 10:0 flat, 100 yd. dash hv Dick Ewing for a new school record. The Ingham County League meet saw Okemos coming out on top for the second straight year with 50 points. At the Albion Invitational meet Okemos took first place with 38 points. Dick Ewing set a meet record with a 10.2 100 yd. dash. He also won the 220 yd. dash. Our 880 yd. relay team won as a new school record was established. Their time was 1:36.5 and the runners were Bob Davidson, Lyle Davis, Gerry Roosa and Dick Ewing. Other boys who placed in the meet were Bob Davidson, 3rd in the 100 and 220 yd. dashes; Mike Sweeney, 3rd in the mile; Gerry Roosa, 3rd in the 440 and in the sprint medley team of Merrill Edwards, Chuck Webb, Lyle Davis and Gerry Rozan. In the Regional Meet at Mt. Pleasant, Okemos took 3rd with 23 points as Dick Ewing took 2nd place in both the 100 and 220 yd. dashes. Gerry Roosa 2nd in the 440 yd. dash and the 880 relay team of Bob Davidson, Lyle Davis, Gerry Roosa and Dick Ewing won. At the State Finals, Okemos took 3rd with 17 points as Dick Ewing won the 100 yd. dash and finished 2nd in the 220 and our 880 relay team set a new school record of 1:36.7 as they won the state relay race. Returning letter winners for the 1954 season are Bob Davidson, Chuck Webb, Kyle Aldrich, Merrill Edwards, Bob Babcock and Mike Sweeney. 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Washington Avenue Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ ★ ★ SMALL'S MEN'S SHOP Hart-Schaffner S Marx Clothes Phone 4-4591 Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ ★ ★ MORGAN'S JEWELERS Diamonds — Watches — Sterling Convenient Payments Lansing East Lansing ★ ★ ★ ★ DON HILL, Dealer Michigan Bottled Gas Co. 3135 Okemos Road Phone ED 7-7849 ★ ★ ★ ★ AMERICAN STATE BANK Lansing, Michigan Member of Federal Reserve System ★ ★ ★ ★ HURD'S MEN'S SHOPS Lansing and East Lansing Look for the Brand Names You Know Styles of Quality and Distinction [75] 3-STAR SPONSORS COLLEGE DRUG PRESCRIPTION SHOP The Rexall Drug Store Lansing East Lansing ★ ★ ★ VANDERVOORT'S North Washington and Ionia Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ ★ Always Fine Baked Goods HOEFLINGER BAKING COMPANY 214 Abbott Road, East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ ★ PALOMAR ROLLER GARDENS Lansing, Michigan Central Michigan's Finest ★ ★ ★ MILLER'S SHOE RETAIL AND REPAIR STORE Next to Market Basket East Lansing ★ ★ ★ THE SPUDNUT SHOP Come in for a Snack — We're Open — 6 A.M.-6 P.M. 232 M.A.C. Ave. East Lansing ★ ★ ★ Compliments of LINN BAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY Superior School Buses ★ ★ ★ Compliments of WANDA HANCOCK SMARTWEAR 226 Abbott Road East Lansing Phone ED 2-6047 ★ ★ ★ GASPERS PHARMACY 1102 E. Mt. Hope Avenue Complete Prescription Service ★ ★ ★ PARAMOUNT NEWSHOP Michigan at Washington Rent a Stroller — Best in Books [76] 3-STAR SPONSORS HICKS TROIAN CLEANERS 323 East Grand River Cleaning at its best ★ ★ ★ SHEPARD'S SHOES 317-319 E. Grand River, East Lansing 326 South Washington Avenue, Lansing ★ 2-STAR SPONSORS ★ SEARLES RECORD SHOP Lucon Block in East Lansing ★ ★ HONEYCREST —You'll Favor the Flavor R. H. Kelty Sons — East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ Compliments, R. W. SWANBERG Brick Home Specialist ★ ★ Compliments of THE POLAR BAR ★ ★ VAN ALSTINE'S — Wholesale Beef and Custom Slaughtering 5420 N. Okemos Road ★ ★ MODERN WHOLESALE ELECTRIC 2143 E. Grand River — Okemos, Michigan ★ ★ PEASANT CRAFTERS 1678 East U. S. 16 — Okemos ★ ★ WONCH BATTERY COMPANY Manufacturers of Storage Batteries ★ ★ AL KNOLL'S SPARTAN SUPERETTE Hillcrest at U. S. 16 — Ottawa Hills — Okemos ★ ★ Compliments of WINSLOW'S FAMILY MOTEL [77] ★ 2-STAR SPONSORS ★ KING'S SINCLAIR SERVICE U. S. 16 at Van Atta — Okemos, Michigan ★ ★ Compliments of OKEMOS BARBER SHOP Phone ED 2-2311 — Okemos, Michigan ★ ★ Compliments of DR. BURTON C. BUSSARD Optometrist — Okemos, Michigan ★ ★ MORDEN ACRE Meals — Groceries — Gas — Okemos ★ ★ Compliments of CEDAR BEND GROCERY ★ ★ Compliments of PAIGECRAFT 222 Abbott Rd. East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ B. A. FAUNCE COMPANY Insurance and Real Estate — East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ BONNER'S SERVICE STATION 918 E. Grand River, East Lansing ★ ★ PATY'S AUTO PARTS — Cavanaugh and Okemos Road New and Used Parts, Welding and Repairing ★ ★ Compliments of DAN WILLIS COMPANY Television and Appliances — Okemos ★ ★ Compliments of KELLER'S FOOD MARKET ★ ★ Compliments of A FRIEND ★ ★ Compliments of CAMPUS BARBER SHOP 547 E. Grand River East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ Compliments of M.S.C. BARBER SHOP [78] ★ 2-STAR SPONSORS ★ WARD'S FLOWER RANCH 2744 East Grand River, East Lansing ★ ★ TRAILER HAVEN 2780 East Grand River East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ GERLACH'S FOOD MARKET 2780 East Grand River East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ TONY COATS FURNITURE 2650 E. Grand River Ave. East Lansing Phone ED 2-3539 ★ ★ NASH SPEEDWAY 79 SERVICE 1211 E. Grand River, East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ FLOOD CHEVROLET SALES Phone FE 9-8226 Haslett, Michigan ★ ★ Compliments of PEETE'S DRUG STORE ★ ★ ZIMMERMAN'S GIFTS Mason, Michigan ★ ★ CADY HARDWARE PLUMBING SUPPLIES Mason, Michigan ★ ★ DICK JEWETT'S FLOWER SHOP Mason, Michigan ★ ★ Compliments of VAN'S GROCERY 2717 East Grand River East Lansing, Michigan ★ ★ Compliments of PAUL REVERE'S ★ ★ THE TRADING POST GENERAL STORE Cavanaugh Road Off Hagadorn ★ ★ H M GROCERY Okemos Road at Cavanaugh Road ★ ★ Compliments of PHILUPS BODY AND WELDING SHOP Okemos, Michigan [79] ★ 2-STAR SPONSORS ★ JOHN HICKS HARDWARE 201 Grand River — East Lansing ★ ★ DART INSURANCE AGENCY 100 Ash St., Mason, Michigan ★ ★ NEELY'S MEN'S WEAR Mason, Michigan ★ ★ MASON HOME APPLIANCE B. J. Cady — Glenn Jacobs ★ ★ HASLETT FEED GRAIN CO. Manufacturers of Wagon Wheel Feeds ★ ★ MARJORIE DEE SHOP Lucon Block — East Lansing ★ ★ STATE DRUG STORE 1101 E. Grand River, East Lansing ★ ★ DAVIS' MEN'S WEAR Mason, Michigan ★ ★ I. H. ALEXANIAN — Dependable Rug Cleaners 2521 E. Michigan Avenue — Phone 2-2122 ★ ★ THE FAMOUS GRILL Lansing's Wonder Restaurant ★ ★ Compliments of ARTHUR MURRAY STUDIOS ★ ★ THE RICHMAN BROTHERS COMPANY Fine Clothing and Furnishing for Men and Young Men ★ ★ Compliments of ALFRED ASSID FURNITURE COMPANY ★ ★ Compliments of LANSING FARM PRODUCTS CO. ★ ★ Good Luck from MOTEL TOPPER [80]