Okemos High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Okemos, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1955 volume:

I The TOMAHAWK OKEMOS HIGH SCHOOL 1955 FOREWORD Have you ever thought about the part that the bridge to Okemos plays in our lives? Through all of our school years, we have crossed this bridge on our way to and from school. It is indeed a pleasant sight to behold when the snow has enveloped it in a white blanket, or when summer offers a beautiful view of Ferguson Park and the Red Cedar River. There are many other bridges that we will have to cross during our lifetimes. For the Seniors, graduation is a bridge to a future in which they will have many more bridges or obstacles to cross before they will realize their ambitions and fulfill their dreams. For the underclassmen there are many bridges to be spanned before graduation. A great deal of good thinking and hard work will be required before they achieve their goals. It is with the thought that throughout our lives we are affected by their presence that we have made the theme of this year’s yearbook — “BRIDGES.” Tom Murphy, Editor Mary D. Sheldon, Sponsor [4] TY P I T R1G j ( A G U ■Sp 4 4 JLATINI PHY 5 ICST (mathT ;C se DEDICATION We, the students of Okemos High School, dedicate this yearbook to you. Mrs. Sheldon, our true friend and teacher. You have spent many hours of your time and thought to make the “Tomahawk” possible. It is with sincere gratitude that we dedicate this 1955 yearbook to you on your last year as advisor and sponsor of the “Tomahawk.” [6] OUR SCHOOL BOARD John Whitmyer, Treasurer; Walter Sheldon. Secretary; Maynard Eberly, President; H. M. Jason, Trustee; Rex Wilkins. Trustee ADMINISTRATION A BRIDGE TO TEACHER-STUDENT FRIENDSHIP JOSEPH W. ARASIM High School Principal Northern Michigan College of Education, B.S. Wayne University. M.A. A BRIDGE TO FUTURE PLANS GEORGE RICHARDS Superintendent Western Michigan College, B.S. Michigan State College, M.A. FACULTY ROLAND COOK Michigan State College, B.S. Agriculture CHRISTENA SCHRAM Michigan State College, A.B. English Speech MARY D. SHELDON University of Michigan, A.B. Michigan State College, M.A. English Library RUTH KELLY Michigan State College, A.B. Mathematics ROBERT BAKER Michigan State College, b!S. Eighth Grade Basketball and Track Coach [8] FACULTY DONNA FISLER Michigan State College, B.S. Science—Eighth Grade Math. THELMA LAMB Michigan State Normal College, B.S. Michigan State College, M.A. American History American Literature DON S. MUELLER Mt. Union College, B.S.M. University of Michigan, M.A. Band MOLLY RUDERSDORF Stanford University, B.A. Eighth and Ninth Grade English m FACULTY BETTY McGOWAN Michigan State College, B.S. Home Economics LYLE WAKEMAN Western Michigan College, B.S. Grade School Principal HELEN I. DAVIS Michigan State College, B.S. Art ANNE STAPEL Michigan State College, B.A. Seventh Grade EDWARD J. KAPALLA Central Michigan College of Education, B.S. Shop—Mathematics GRACE M. SCHWARTZ Hillsdale College, A.B. Michigan State College, M.A. Seventh Grade [ 10] FACULTY EDWARD C. KILEY Michigan State College, B.S. Government Football and Baseball Coach DONNA BIDDINGER Central Michigan College, B.S. Biology—Girls Phys. Ed. MARGARET STAMPFLY Michigan State College, B.S. Home Economics HENRIETTA PUDER Michigan State College, B.M. Vocal Music MARJORIE PICKERING Michigan State College, B.S. Mathematics General Business r ADDIE PRENTICE Michigan State College, B.S. Seventh Grade Mr. Mueller, Sponsor; Margie Cooper, Secretary; John Grcttenherger, President; Georgia Yeoman, Treasurer; Don Kleis, Vice-President; Mrs. Sheldon, Sponsor. SENIORS The last bridge of their high school life is about to be crossed by the seniors of “1955.” Looking back on their high school days they remember a lot of fun, work, and happy experiences. In spite of being new and inexperienced, the crossings of the freshman year were successful. Among them were the barn dance and the carnival. The officers of this year were: Tom Murphy. President; Keitha Shaull, Vice-president; Carol Webb, Secretary; Carl Burch. Treasurer; sponsors, Mrs. Sheldon and Mr. Claycomb. After this first successful year in high school they were off to cross the next bridge. Sophomore officers were: Keitha Shaull. President; Carl Burch, Vice-president; Shirley Maynard. Secretary; Marjie Mouser. Treasurer. Again to help them was Mrs. Sheldon with a new co-sponsor, Mrs. Hodgins. Building on a larger scale the class went on to give a smelt supper, have a paper drive, and hold a high school party for the freshmen. The next bridge led on to a busier year with more activities than ever when they presented their first play, “My Cousin From Texas,' under the direction of Miss Schram. Another activity was the sale of the ice cream at noon. Biggest and most important of all crossings was the Junior-Senior Prom, “Stairway to the Stars, ' the highlight of all the bridges that have been crossed. Junior officers were: President. Bill Nash; Vice-president. John Grettenberger; Secretary. Carol Webb; Treasurer. Georgia Yeoman; Sponsors Mrs. Sheldon and Mr. Mueller. On the trail toward the final goal the senior year was a happy and successful one. Mrs. Sheldon and Mr. Mueller again gave their helpful guidance this last year. Senior officers were President, John Grettenberger; Vice-president, Don Kleis; Secretary, Margie Cooper; Treasurer, Georgia Yeoman. Again came the excitement of presenting a play, “Green Valley. a fantasy in a typical mountaineer atmosphere. Bake Goods Sales and a Pancake Supper helped to make an easier crossing for the Senior Trip. With the close of their last year, the seniors crossed the last school bridge, graduation from high school. They looked forward with anticipation to the many bridges yet to cross to reach their goals and dreams in the coming years. [ 14] SENIOR OFFICERS JOHN O. GRETTEN- BERGER Grett Is long as count the votes, what are yon going to do about it? Assembly Committee I Baseball I, 2. 3. 4 Basketball I. 2. 3. 4 Class Officer, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4 Football I. 2. 3. Co-Captain 4 l ab Assistant 4 Play Ticket Chairman 3, 4 Varsity Club 2, 3, Pres. 4 Yearbook Staff I. 3. 4 DONALD R. KLEIS Don I’m not a politician and my other habits are good. Assembly Committee Chairman 3 Class Officer, V. Pres. 4 F.F.A. 2. Pres. 3. Sentinel 4 Talent Show 2 Hot Rod Club. Pres. 4 Jets Club 4 Play 4 Policies Committee 2 S.R.A. 3. Treas. 4 Yearbook Staff 4 MARGIE A. COOPER Marge” It’s not what you do. it’s what you get away with. Bulletin Board 1 Cafeteria 3. 4 Chorus 3 Class Officer, Secy. 4 Talent Show 1, 2 Library 3, 4 Play 3. 4 Tumbling Club 1. 2 Yearbook Staff 3, 4 GEORGIA YEOMAN Georgia We live hut once. let life be gay. Cheerleader 3, 4 Class Officer. Treasurer 3. 4 D.A.R. Award 4 G.A.A. 1 Library I Play 3, 4 Play Makeup 4 Yearbook Staff 2. 3, 4 CARL A. BURCH Bud Every smile is a battle won. Bud has followed all our activities through the school year, though he could not be here because of his accident. It is with real happiness that we count him among our Seniors at graduation time. [ 15) SENIORS JEANETTE EICHER “Netty Bug A quiet gal with a sweet way. Cheerleader 3 G.A.A. I. 2 Talent Show I Play 3. 4 GENE SNYDER “Gene” A gay who loves to hear himself talk. Lakeview H. S. I, 2 Cafeteria 3. 4 I-FA. 3 Play Props 4 Projection Club 4 ALLAN C. PALMERTON “Al lie ware, I may yet do something sensational. F.F.A. 2. Treas. 3. 4 Projection Club 4, V. Pres. JOHN SWAN BERG Student, speaker, athlete too. Is there anything he can't do? Athletic Association 2 Band I. 2. 3, 4 Baseball 3. 4 Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 Bulletin Board Committee 1 Talent Show I, 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 2, 3 Play 4 S.R.A. I, 2. V. Pres. 3. Pres. 4 Wolverine Boys State 4 CARL M. FERRAR Carl He that has knowledge, spares his words. Band 1. 2. 3. Pres. 4 Basketball 2 Talent Show 2. 3 Jets Club I, Sec. 4 Pep band 2, 3. 4 Track 3, 4 Stage Assistant 4 Charter committee 2 BETTY MARTIN Betty” God bless our women drivers. Cafeteria 1. 2, 3. 4 G.A.A. I Talent Show 1 Library 2. 4 [ 16] SENIORS WALTER E. WEISS Ed Some women blush when they are kissed: some bite, but the worst are those who laugh. Assembly Committee 4 Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Elections Committee 2 Football 3, 4 Talent Show 2, 3 Jets Club 2, Pres. 4 Pep Band 2, 3, 4 Play 4 Policies Committee 3 Varsity Club 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 3, 4 KEITHA JEAN SHAULL Keitha A delightful variety of fun and frolic. Bible Club I. 2 Bulletin Board Committee 2 Chairman Chorus 1 Class Officer, I V. Pres., 2 Pres. Elections Committee 3 F.H.A. I Historian. 2. 3. Pres.. 4 Play 3. 4 Policies Committee 4 S.R.A. I, 2 Yearbook Staff I. 3, 4 JERALD R. TELLING Jer Stolen kisses are the sweetest. laseball I lasketball I, 2 'afeieria 4 ‘.F.A. 1. 2. 3 “lay 4 rack 4 LYLE MORTON “Mort” Haste is a thing foreign to my nature. Baseball 1 Basketball 2 Bible Club 3 Cafeteria 3 F.F.A. 1. 2, 3 Play Sound Effects 4 Projection Club, I, 2, 3, Pres. 4 BEVERLY A. BUTTERWICK Bcv She has a sweet disposition and a sunny smile. Cafeteria 3. 4 F. H.A. I G. A.A. I Library 2. 3, 4 Tumbling Club 1 JOHN ANDREWS “Johnnie This Okemos lad seems rather quiet, but once you know him he's quite a riot. Band 1 Baseball 2. 3. 4 Cafeteria 2. 4 F.F.A. 2. 3. 4 Football 4 Projection 3, 4 Varsity 4 [ 17 ] SENIORS CAROL JEAN BALL “Jeannie” What sweet delight a gentle life affords. Class Secy. I Library 3. 4 ROBERT HUGHES “Bob” Personally, I don't know the secret to success, hut I’m afraid it's work. Baseball I. 2. 3, 4 Basketball 2. 3. 4 Eootball I, 2. 4 Hot Rod Club 4 Projection Club 4 Track 4 Varsity Club 4 LARRY S. MARTIN •Larry I always get the better when 1 argue alone. harlottlc H.S.. Charlotte Tcnn. 1, 2 Band 3. 4 t alent Show 3, 4 lets Club 4 Pep Band 3, 4 Play 4 Yearbook Staff 4 ROBERT BABCOCK Bob A man’s friendships are one of the best measurers of his worth. Walter French Jr. H.S. 1 Baseball 3. 4 Bible Club 2. 4 F.F.A. 3. 4 Track 2, 3. 4 HAROLD REDMAN “Beards All women are good; good for nothing or good for something. Baseball 2. 3. 4 Basketball lf 2. 3, Captain 4 Assembly Committee I Football 1, 2. 3, 4 Golf 2 Play 3. 4 Track 1 Varsity Club 2. Sec. 3. V. Pres. 4 NORMA JEAN RHODES Jean There is a lot of fun in the world if one knows where to find it. Bible Club I. 2. 3. 4 Cafeteria 1. 2. 3, 4 Chorus 2. 3 F. H.A. I. 2, 3 G. A.A. I Library 3. 4 Yearbook Staff 4 [ 18] SENIORS GORDON PIPER Gordie It’s such a very serious thing to he a funny man. Band 1 Basketball I. 2 Cafeteria 3. 4 Football I. 2. 3, 4 Play 3. 4 Track I. 3 Yearbook staff 2 BONN IF. KAY SIMS Bonnie She smiles on many just for fun. hut we all know that there is really only one. Bible Club I. 2. 3 Chorus 2. 4 F. H.A. I. 2. 3 G. A.A. I Talent Show I Library 4 Play Props 3. 4 I AMES C. WOODRUFF ‘Woody Give me standing room and I’ll move the world. Band I. 2, 3, 4 Bowling 1 Football 1. 2, 3, 4 Golf 1. 2. 4 Hot Rod Club 4 lets Club 4 Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Play 4 Projection Club 4 rrack I Yarsity Club 4 Yearbook I, 2. 3. 4 PAUL ADAMS Paul It’s fun to study — het! Bowling I Cafeteria 2 Play 3. 4 MARJORIE MOUSFR “Marjic I’m a man-hater, hut Bible says love your enemies. Band I. 2 Bible Club 1. 2. Pres. 3. 4 Class Officer 2 Treasurer F. H.A. Treas. 1. Sec. 2. V. Pres. 3. 4 G. A.A. I Play 3. 4 S.R.A. 3. Sec. 4 Yearbook Staff 2. 3, 4 THOMAS A. MURPHY Tom If animals had reason, they would act just as ridiculous as we menfolk do. Assembly Committee 3 Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Class Officer I. Pres. Talent .Show I. 2. 3 Pep Band 2. 3. 4 Play 3. 4 S.R.A. 2 Yearbook Staff 3. Editor 4 Order of the Arrow 3. 4 [ 19] SENIORS CAROL ANN WEBB “Annie” Silence is golden — I'M bankrupt. Chorus 2 Class Officer I. 3. See. F. H.A. 1 songleader 2. 3 Sec., 4 G. A.A. 1 Talent Show I Play 3, 4 Publicity Committee 4 Yearbook Staff 2. 3. 4 Elections Committee 3 WILLIAM A. NASH Bill want to be bashful, but the girls won't let me. Nurnberg Am. H.S.. Germany I Assembly 2 Baseball I. 2. 3. 4 Basketball I. 2. 3. 4 Class Pres. 3 Elections Committee Chairman 3 Jets Club 2 Lab Assistant 3 Play 4 Publicity Committee Chairman 4 S.R.A. V. Pres. 4 Varsity Club 3. Treasurer 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Advertising Manager BURKE NELSON Burke Well, if I called the wrong number, why did you answer the phone. Los Cruces H.S.. New Mexico I, 2. 3 Hot Rod Club V. Pres. 4 Jets Club 4 Play 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Teen-age safety conference 4 RONALD D. MURPHY Murph His knowledge is not wholly derived from books. Assembly Committee I Baseball I. 2. 3. 4 Basketball I. 2. 3. 4 Football I. 2. 3. 4 Track 1 LEON BACKUS “Leon” Drawing on my fine command of language. I said nothing. Football 2 Golf 1 Projection I Stage Assistant 4 SHIRLEY MAYNARD Blondie This pretty maid with curls of gold is fair and pleasant to behold. Band I. 2 Class Officer 2. Sec. G.A.A. 1 Play 4 Play Make-Up 3, 4 Play Properties 4 Policies Committee 3 Yearbook Staff 3. 4 [20] SENIORS PHYLLIS ANN MORROW Phyl My heart is like a timetable— subject to change without notice. Fordson 3 Hand 4 Play Usher 4 JAMES E. FARR Jim” Blest be the man who invented sleep. Bowling 2 Cafeteria 3, 4 F.F.A. 2. 3, 4 Stage Manager 4 Stage Assistant 3 Track 3. 4 LOBERT FZ. IROWNFIELD Hob may seem a quiet lad — but you don't know me. dason High School 1, 2, 3 F.A. 4 WILLIAM R. ROBB •‘Bill” llis innocent features are mischief's mask. Baseball 1 Basketball 1 Football I, 2 Hot Rod Club 4 Stage Manager 4 Stage Assistant 2, 3 KARL BY1NGTON “Stub Dynamite comes in small packages. Basketball Manager 3 Cafeteria 3. 4 F.F.A. 3, See. 4 Play 3. 4 MORRIS HOLLOWAY “Morris He’s a careful worker: careful not to overdo. Band I F.F.A. 3. 4 Football 1. Manager 2 Basketball, Baseball. Track Man. I Hot Rod Club 4 Pep Band I [21 1 [22] « The Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom were held in the Michigan State College Union Parlors on May 7, 1954. The theme was “Stairway To the Stars' and music was provided by Nate Fry's orchestra. This evening will long have pleasant memories for those who attended. PLAY JUNIOR Tom Murphy, Margie Cooper, Harold Redman, Jeanette Eicher “MV COUSIN FROM TEXAS” A case of mistaken identity. Both Junior and Senior plays were under the fine direction of Christena Schram. Margie Cooper Georgia Yeoman Gordon Piper Paul Adams Marjie Mouser Karl Byington Paul Adams Kcitha Shaull Carol Webb Harold Redman Back Row: Marjie Mouser, Paul Adams, Bonnie Sims, Shirley Maynard, John Grettenberger, Burke Nelson, Georgia Yeoman. Bill Nash, Leon Backus, Jim Farr, Bill Robb, Carl Ferrar, Jerry Telling Second Row: Margie Cooper, Jeanette Eicher, Keitha Shaull. Harold Redman, Larry Martin, Ed Weiss, Don Kleis, John Swanbcrg, Gordan Piper, Carol Webb, Miss Schram Seated Front: Tom Murphy, Carol Piper, Sharon Piper, Karl Byington SENIOR PLAY “GREEN VALLEY,” a romantic fantasy in a delightful mountaineer setting. Vice President, Allan Wells, Sponsor Mrs. Lamb, Secretary, Diana McDonald, President, Allan Houghton. Sponsor, Mrs. Kelly, Treasurer, Marianne Bosworth. JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class started across the bridge with forty-five students this year after losing six members from last year's crossing. We have crossed many a bridge in our high school years and are now coming to the final one. Guiding us over these bridges have been our sponsors, Mrs. Ruth Kelly and Mrs. Thelma Lamb. Our homeroom mothers this year were Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Mason. The class officers for this year were President, Allan Houghton; Vice-president, Allan Wells; Secretary. Diana McDonald; and Treasurer, Marianne Bosworth. Representing our class in S. R. A. were Glen Gustafson, Taya deMartelly, and Garth Richey. Instead of exchanging Christmas presents the class built a friendship bridge a second time by sending another CARE package to the Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church of Korea in Seoul, Korea. To meet engineering problems of junior and senior activities, the class engaged in money-making projects of a Pasty Supper, selling ice cream at lunch time, and the Junior Play, “The Bashful Bachelor.” We sponsored a series of dancing lessons for juniors and seniors, and gave one all-high party, a Valentine’s dance called “Cupid’s Caper” with music furnished by Ed Berry and his orchestra. Twelve junior boys participated in football, five in basketball, eight in track, and eight in baseball. Cheering them on to victory were cheerleaders Anne Warner, Diana McDonald, and Dorothy Travis. Other activities that the juniors participated in were nine members in Band, three members in Library Club, four members in the Bible Club, one member in F. H. A., two members in F. F. A., six in Jets, and ten in Varsity Club. One of the most pleasant bridges we crossed this year was that leading to the Junior-Senior Prom which was held in the Union Building at Michigan State College with music furnished by Tracy Halsey and his orchestra. Although we may meet many challenging problems as we plan the bridges to the future, we hope to build wisely and strongly so that we may span the distance to our dreams. XT Nancy Oswald Joan Ridge [29] JUNIORS PHYLLIS DENNIS DIANA DICK CLARKE ELLISON WEBB McDONALD BARNARD HARRIS RONALD FOOTE GEORGE VOSS CARL RICHEY DEANNA HULL KAY McNITT DOROTHY AUDREY ARTHUR LORNE SONDRA TRAVIS FURGALA SHELDON BROOKS KING JERRY RUSSELL REX PATSY CAROL HUNTER ROOSA GLYNN BUTTERICK DeSHONG [30] KENARD WAYNE GLEN JOANN NANCY SNIDER HAWKINS GUSTAFSON GALBAVI OSWALD RTH ALLAN TAYA JACK BRUCE RICHEY WELLS deMARTELLY VOSS ROBINSON ANNE IMOGENE ROBERT DICK MARIANNE WARNER SHAULL BELL COOPER BOSWORTH CARLTON BENNETT DILBERT HEILMAN CORSON MASON JOAN RIDGE ROBERTA BOVEE [31 ] SOPHOMORES Jim Krieder, President; Jack Hagcrman, Vice President; Tim Willis, Treasurer; Elaine Kalush, Secretary; Mr. Kapalla and Mrs. Clemow, Sponsors. For every bridge there must be a sound architectural plan, a known need, and available resources for the construction. The Okemos Sophomore class has built such a bridge. They began their second year of high school with eighty members. In September they honored the freshman class by giving a reception with Arden Peterson in charge of games. They also had a Bohemian for their parents the last of September. At Thanksgiving time the Sophomores sponsored a dance “Harvest Moon Swing” with Earl Henry's eight piece band. Approximately 275 students were in attendance. To add money to the treasury for the senior trip they sold refreshments at all the games from January 1954 to January 1955. In the spring a second dance was given. All these accomplishments could not have been possible without the capable supervision and guidance of Mrs. Clemow and Mr. Kapalla. Mrs. Weiss and Mrs. Bredahl, this year’s home room mothers, have helped in all the activities put on by the class and have been at the school every Wednesday morning bright and early to take care of banking for the senior trip. The class has fared well under the leadership of Jim Krieder, President; Jack Hager-man. Vice President; Elaine Kalush, Secretary; and Tim Willis, Treasurer. Representatives to the Student Representative Assembly were Alice Mouser, Jack Weiss, and John Bratzler. We have not crossed all the bridges. There are many ahead for most of us. We cannot see what may lie at the other end, but all of our efforts have not been lost, they are bound to help us build more wisely for tomorrow. Alice Mouser and Carol Avery [32] SOPHOMORES KATHLEEN DeSHONG VOSS ALLEN BEVERLY YEOMAN BACKUS NONA GATES BETTY JOAN REINERTSEN BAILS ALICE MOUSER STUART REUFFER JACKIE ELAINE PATY KALUSH MARILYN GARY HAMMOND BUTTERWICK NANCY BONNIE MILLER ANDRUS JEAN BILL KATALENICH WOOLSEY JIM WHITMORE JACK HAGERMAN LINDA NICHOLSON TONY BROCCI [33] SOPHOMORES BOR LUCKS BOB LARRY JO ANN MAYNARD VOSS BREDAHL WEBER JOYCE LYNNE JANICE JERRY CARL SWANBERG JOHNSON SIMS STEVENS STANLEY KIM WILKINS JANET SOLOMON JOHN BRATZLER ANNE JERRY HATHAWAY CAIRNS SONDRA FOOTE MAX CREASER MARY REYNOLDS MILES GREEN GARY BALDWIN EDWARD THOMAS SHARON HUGHES JOHN MORROW [34] SOPHOMORES ANNE ANN MAUR1NE JERRY TOM EDWARDS SPENCER CORNELIUS VAN A IT A COX JOHN MARK WART y DOROTHY PA MM ENT MELISSA LINE FOREST KEN WORTHY DARVIN MUND RAY KIMBALL MARY ELLEN CAROL EBERLY AVERY ALICE BURCH Not pictured: Bruce Klotz, Shirley Rhodes, Moynette Reynolds, Charlene Palmer, Viola Backus, Jackie Ball, Richard v TONNY RUTH HOONHOUT DAVIDSON CECILE WEINSTEIN JIM KREIDER DAVE PERFECT [35] Is This School? FRESHMEN Alan Harvey, Vice President; Bob Butcher, President; Nancy Hull, Treasurer; Carol Hogle, Secretary; Miss Sell ram, Sponsor; Mrs. Fisler. Sponsor. With what expectation the class of “58,” seventy-two in number, started their journey across the bridge of higher learning! Helping them were their sponsors. Miss Schram and Mrs. Fisler, assisted by the President. Bob Butcher; Vice-President, Alan Harvey; Secretary, Carol Hogle; and Treasurer, Nancy Hull. They were represented in the school’s S.R.A. by Lora Rathbone, Arthur Brauner, and John Haga. Their home room mothers were Mrs. Paul Nelson and Mrs. Samuel Cardone. Selling refreshments at half of the games was the classes’ mam moneymaking project. Ten freshmen boys went out for football. Four freshmen girls were cheerleaders W - Oh. what fun they had at a reception given for them by the Sopho- mores! In February the class entertained their parents at a dinner. s A. . J The freshmen are looking forward to many more activities as they i 11 are about to cross the bridge into their Sophomore year. Dorothy Nelson ;ay BRATZLER Martha Parisian MARY RATER MANN rot Pictured: enneth Ellison onald King eorge Van Duesen BARBARA GREER IRIS JEAN PRENTICE ARTHUR DAVID JOHN BRAUNER CARDONE LAIRD [37] DAVID BEVERLY ELL INWOOD GLYNN FRESHMEN JIM LARNARD LORA RATHBONE PARISIAN MARY VISGER SANDRA JOHN CREGO HAGA HARVEY HUGH FARR CAROL HOGLE GARY COOPER ROBERT ALESHIRE JEAN SPROUI. SUE TELLING LYNNE STUERHOF JUANITA BROWN MARY LOUISE DONALDSON ROBERT CLEO COOPER EDGECOMB RICHARD BLOOD FRESHMAN CHARI.ES SOWER STEPHEN TED DOROTHY BOSWORTH WARNER NELSON JUNE BROWN SUSAN MAR JIN SANDRA SEARI.ES CLAYTON FURGALA ROBERT HAWKINS LYLE FOSTER VALADA COURTRIGHT NANCY HULL ROBERTA ROBERT DENNIS WIGHT BUTCHER JASON ELEANOR BILL GRIGGS STUMP JERRY SHELTON ROSEMARIE DASHNER ETHEL BICKEI. DUANE ROBERTS JAMES SCHEIDT BRUCE SWAN CONNIE EMERY [39] EIGHTH GRADE BOB JIMMY STACY JONES JIM DARLENE LINDA JUDY HUGHES HOGLE HOGLE DIANE SUE KELTY K RIDER JERRY HUSBY JIM BROOKLAND BOB ZUVER FRED HOFFECKER BOB CRAFTON JANET BLOOD MEREDITH MARSHALL VICKY NANCY SHICK FARR V i MARY MADZIA THOMAS RON KATELINICH WHITMORE JIM RONNIE PATTY SHIRLEY MORGAN GATES ZAWLESKI BROWN [40] EIGHTH GRADE CAROL PRICE MARGIE BEVERLY SHELDON BRUMM HOWARD HATCH JOE LUTTRELL DAVID KENNY DAVIDSON MILLER BONNIE SEELEY DARLENE WROE MARJORIE DONALDSON MARY DR I PS CHRISTINE ASHLEY BOB STETLER JIM FLANDERS JACK SILLOWAY DAVID DON GLYNN HILL GAY ANN BLACKWELL HALL DIANE DcLAPPE LEE TOM ANDERSON McNITT BILLY DcLIND CAROLINE PATY [41 ] EIGHTH GRADE PEGGY GREER MARTHA HICKEY GARY TABER JERRY COHEN LARRY BEAMAN LE ROY EICHER DAVID BILLY BENNETT WAY JUDY HAGERMAN CAROL MUND MARY JEAN FULGHUM CAROL HOKE KENNY KIMBALL DICK BENNETT KEITH SHAULL CAROL ROGER DONNA BARNARD NlCHOL ST. CHARLES LOREN ROBERTS BILLY TOMLINSON Not Pictured: CHUCK CLAUSEN TOM AARON SARAH BUEULER JUDY ELLISON SANDRA SHERMER HAROLD SPROSS BILL JOHNSON TERRY MARZEN JUNE GRIGGS [42] SEVENTH GRADE JEAN BREDAHL STEVE GUERNSEY JIM BRECKENFELD MARY CARDONE MIKE LUCK LAUREL SNIDER JANET SHARON SHARON BILLY JOHN PATTERSON KATALENICH BOHSTEDT LEONARD GUSTAFSON ALDON STAMPFI.Y DAN HYNES JOHN BROCCI BARBARA REUFFER RUTH ANN THOMAS NANCY MOULTON JOYCE McAUL.EY JUDY DALE LAWRENCE HOKE LOTTIE CR ALTON MARY MILLER STRATTON ROBERTA DARRAGH RONNIE UNRUH GERALD EDGECOMB LYNN SICH [43] SEVENTH GRADE WARREN BENNY PRUIM GRAY KERMIT JUDY EVELYN MIKE DOUGLAS SHAULL DONALDSON SEELEY LARGENT SHIELDS CHERYL HAMMER MARDEL1 DIETZ MARTHA v CARDONE DECKER NN KRISTINy RETTENBERGER AIROLA LARRY NICHOLSON JANET MARTIN GERALD DAVIDSON KATHY KULSEA ROSALIE RICHEY JOAN PAM MEN I DAN HICKEY CHARLES MARTIN GEORGE STACY ROGER CLOUGH LEE NEWI.AND SHARON PRETHER [44] DENNIS EMERY JERRY BRINKER SEVENTH GRADE HOGARTH SIMS FOSTER ZOSS ROBERTS NELSON ARLENE DON BRUCE JERRY GARY KIMBALL KIGER REASON WIGHT CRANDALL BOB STUMP BOB YEOMAN DICK FLANDERS CAROLINE THIEL PAT DOROTHY JOHNSON FACKLER TIBBALS TOM GUNN Not Pictured: DON LANGLEY HARRY LOHMAN KENNETH BROWN CLIFFORD VAN DUESEN JULIE POWELL TOM DR EPS SHEP RICHARD PAUL GARY ASHLEY LINK WAYMAN DARYL FUL.GHUM DREW DIANE PAULINE NEWMAN STAMBACK [45] WHAT IF Harold Redman shaved Carol Ann couldn't laugh Ronnie didn't go steady every other week Ag III co-operated with Mr. Cook Carl Ferrar flunked a test Leon Backus kept his driver's license Jeanne Ball didn't giggle Mrs. Sheldon wasn't nice to everyone Harold couldn't play basketball Bill Nash was 3Vi feet tall Ed Weiss knew how to drive (poor Bill) Dorothy Travis wasn't bashful Taya de Martelly cut her beautiful hair Arthur Sheldon wasn't quiet Beverly Yeoman and Connie Emery weighed over 100 pounds John G. became a Republican The library had too much room Carol DcShong couldn't dance Gene Snyder didn't participate in class The lunch line didn’t reach the third floor Everyone knew Mr. Kiley was once a Sergeant in the Army Mr. Baker didn’t hate women Homerooms were quiet Larry Martin didn't have a drawl Mr. Mueller didn't talk about HIS band Everyone could sit down at a basketball game Mrs. Clemow missed a day at school All teachers drove Cadillacs Paul Adams didn't read in class Home and Family Living class was boring [46] DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN . . . John Swanberg got lost on the Field Trip to Mason and had to hitch a ride home Anne Warner, Dorothy Travis, and Imogene Shaull were hiding in the closet and Mr. Mumby broke a shade over their heads Mr. Cook went after the ag boys in the bus and they got away on the tractor Mr. Cook taught 8th grade Math. The gun wouldn't go off in the Sr. play and Gordie said bang Georgia and Margie kissed Gilbert in the Varsity Initiation Mrs. Lamb threw an eraser at John Grettenberger and he ducked and it hit Bill Nash Tom Murphy kidnapped Keitha and Carol Ann Tom Murphy pulled Jim Woodruff's drawer full of test tubes out and broke all of them The radiator in the little school was steaming and Jim Woodruff grabbed his coat and hat and ran out the door because he thought it was on lire John Grettenberger hit Mrs. Clark with a big snowball When Bud Burch scored 38 points in a basketball game When they set Morris Holloway’s car on Benny's truck Larry Martin forgot his instrument when the band marched Margie Mouser called Mrs. Sheldon, mother in English Literature class Certain members of the Senior Class used to play house at the little school house Mrs. Lamb gave short 2 period tests Mr. Weaver got hit on the head with a ball of putty [47] Three heads are better than one. What would we do without our good cooks? Watch out for that mop! He can make a motor talk. Activities CLASS EDITORS Martha Parisian. Nancy Oswald, Keitha Shaull, Margie Cooper. Alice Mouser Standing: Shirley Maynard, Dennis Webb, Dorothy Nelson, Burke Nelson, JoAnn Galbovi, Ted Warner, Joan Ridge, Gary Hodges, Jack Weiss, Norma Rhodes, Carol Avery Seated: Carol Webb. Taya dc Martelly, Imogene Shaull, Anne Warner, Don Keck, Art Brauner YEARBOOK STAFF Standing: Circulation, Don Kleis, Art Editor. Larry Martin, Business Manager, Ed Weiss Seated: Sports Editor, John Grettenberger, Advertising, Bill Nash, Editor, Tom Murphy, Assistant Editor, Georgia Yeoman, Activities, Marjic Mouser, Sponsor, Mrs. Sheldon Student Representative Assembly The great superstructure for our student body is the Student Representative Assembly whose officers in 1954 and 1955 were: President — John Swanberg Secretary — Marjie Mouser Vice President — Bill Nash Treasurer— Don Kleis The first load carried over this bridge was the student handbook, written by a special committee of students during the summer months. In order to help new students become acquainted, a special conveyance, an assembly and signature contest, was created in September. During the year the Social Committee strengthened the bridge by handling the Bud Burch Benefit Dance and Student Exchange Day with Williamston. The members of this committee were Taya de Martelly, Chairman; Bonnie Sims; Roberta Bovee; Tom Cox; Steve Bosworth; and Patty Zalewski. Two other groups of builders were the Assembly Committee and Publicity Committee. Those working on assemblies were Garth Richey, Chairman; Ed Weiss; Anne Warner; Forest Kenworthy; Roberta Wight; and Leroy Eicher. The Publicity Committee wrote the homeroom reports and conducted candy sales before Christmas for the benefit of Bud Burch. Its members were Bill Nash, Chairman; Carol Webb; Clarke Harris; Tony Brocci; Ted Warner; David Glynn; and Lee Newland. The S.R.A. cooperated with the Varsity Club in buying flags of all of the Ingham County League Schools. These flags were put in the gym. Every bridge gives engineers and builders some new problems to consider. Among these were having paid assemblies, forming the Service Club to regulate the lunch line, halls, and lockers. Considerable improvement has been noticed since the Service Club has begun its work, and the S.R.A. hopes that its efforts will reinforce the permanent structures. In spite of strong winds, currents, heat, or cold it is the S.R.A.’s wish that its bridge will endure. [51] FUTURE FARMERS The F.F.A. built bridges of practical experience for future farming on the foundations of class room learning. One of their best class projects was the feeding and care of Patsy, a hog, and her twelve pigs, who spent part of their lives at school and part at M.S.C. winning many ribbons during Farmer's Week. Another important project was the growing of 1500 bushels of corn on school property. More experience was gained through the attendance at leadership training camps at Higgins Lake by Karl Byington and Robert Bell, and by the summer visitation of some of Michigan's better farms by thirteen agricultural boys. The F.F.A. met with success when George Voss placed second and the “Ag” class placed sixth in the regional broiler contest. Two former members. Warren Kleis and Douglas Clark, crossed many bridges through their F.F.A. work to become State Farmers, an award honoring their outstanding farming programs. The greatest help to the F.F.A. program was the completion of the new Agriculture building into which the department moved last February. These many bridges were erected and crossed under the able leadership of the F.F.A. officers: Robert Bell, President: Carlton Bennett. Vice-president; Karl Byington, Secretary; Jerry Hunter. Treasurer; George Voss, Reporter; Don Kleis, Sentinel and the able assistance of their advisor, Mr. Cook. All bridges were not work bridges for a bridge of friendship and fun was erected between the two “Future Clubs last May when the F.F.A. boys and the F.H.A. , girls held their chicken barbecue. STATE FARMER HONOR AWARDS WARREN KLEIS DOUG CLARK [52] FUTURE FARMERS FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America chapter worked this year to bridge the gap between high school and homemaking in the home. A get-acquainted tea was given for the freshman girls as their first project. For the week of October 3 to November 6, national FHA week, an activity was planned for each day. These included a tag day, Bud Burch day (a plant was taken to Bud), a hobo day, a teachers’ tea. and a school assembly. Crossing the bridge to better community relationship, the chapter again took their annual caroling trip to the county home with fruit baskets as gifts. The girls, in order to help the team and earn money for the chapter, washed the practice gym shorts once a week. Leading the way across these bridges were the officers Alice Mouser, President; Imogene Shaull. Vice President; Joyce Swanberg, Secretary; Elaine Kalush, Treasurer, and Mrs. Stampfly, sponsor. F.H.A. Officers landing: Sara Jo Reed, Dorothy Nelson, Mrs. Stampfly. fated: Dorothy Pament, Imogene Shaull, Alice Mouser, Joyce Swanberg, Elaine Kalush, Ann Hathaway [54] VARSITY CLUB First Row: Robert Bell, Carlton Bennett, Bill Nash, John Grettenberger, Harold Redman, Allan Houghton, Dick Barnard, Garth Richey. Second Row: Mr. Kiley, John Andrews, Ed Weiss, Gilbert Heilman, Allan Wells, Jack Weiss, Forest Kenworthy, Mr. Baker. Third Row: Bob Hughes, Jim Krcider, Dick Cooper. Dave Perfect, Tom Cox, Darwin Mund, Jim Woodruff. “Good Sportsmanship is Our Goal,” is the bridges on which the Varsity Club builds its ideals. To assist in their development, four officers were elected by the Varsity in May, 1954. John Grettenberger, who was in the Varsity Club for his second year, was elected President. Harold Redman, also a member of two years, became Vice President. Three first-year members. Bill Nash, Allan Houghton, and Babe Bennett, were elected Treasurer, Secretary, and Recorder, respectively. The first bridge which members must cross is the initiation bridge. As in former years, the new members wore burlap, were smeared with lipstick, and carried cement blocks with them all day. Another important bridge is the bridge of friendship. To cement greater understanding and friendship with Bud Burch who was unable to be with us this year, the Varsity Club gave him a football with all the players’ signatures written on it. The club also helped in buying Bud a TV set and in organizing the Benefit Dance. In order to raise money the Varsity Club sold pencils, stamped with the basketball schedule. The club used this money to aid the S.R.A. in buying flags which represent the Ingham County League Schools. In April the Varsity Club went on their annual trip to Detroit. They saw the new Cinerama movie and went to the basketball game between the Globe Trotters and College All Stars. The bridges constructed throughout the year have been pleasant and profitable. [55] [56] BAND Indian warbonnets topped their twirlers as the Okemos Chieftain Marching Band advanced to the field. The Marching Band played at home football games and at the Annual Band Day at M.S.C. This bridged the group across chasms by offering an opportunity for public performances. This was the first year that the fifty-two piece Senior High School Band was composed of strictly 9-12 grade members. Along with the newly purchased uniforms, the band obtained Indian headdresses for the twirlers, a new baritone horn, three sousa-phones, new marching drums, and a new baritone saxophone. Another opportunity led the Concert Band across the bridge of public performances to M.E.A. meeting, the teachers' county institute in Mason, the annual March and April concerts, and at the district band festival in Jackson. Solos and ensembles from the band received four first division ratings at the festival at Hudson, Michigan. JUNIOR HIGH BAND One of the first steps across our musical bridges is to take part in the Junior Band. Our ninety piece Junior Band, which is the largest instrumental group ever assembled at Okemos, is composed of students in grades 6, 7, and 8. This was the first year the Junior Band presented a concert, and they hope to make it an annual event. BIBLE CLUB “Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the believer, 1 Timothy 4:12 was used again this year by the Bible Club as the foundation of their spiritual bridge. The bridge was strengthened, with the help of the chorus, by presenting the Thanksgiving and Christmas assemblies for the school. It also sponsored two assemblies in which Gordon McLean and Don Lonie from Youth for Christ International were the speakers. The Bible Club is planning to further strengthen and enlarge their bridge for their journey to the future again next year with the aid of their guidebook, the Bible. Everyone likes to sing! It is a happy bridge to enjoyment and fun. The high school chorus this year have made many pleasant trips over this bridge by performing at several P.T.A. meetings and helping at the Christmas assembly. They traveled farther along the bridge of fellowship by singing at the Bud Burch benefit. In May they took part in the State festival at Western Michigan State College; and gave pleasure to all at their annual May concert. CHORUS ROAD RANGERS The Officers: Jerry Hunter. Treasurer; Burke Nelson, Vice President; Don Kleis. President; Glen Gustafson, Secretary. One of the newest groups of bridge builders is the Road Rangers, a group of boys organized to promote safety and interest in automobiles. In strengthening their bridges, the members have participated in many events. A bridge is only as strong as its foundation so the boys have built it around the cornerstone of safety and have had film lectures and practical demonstrations to show the importance of careful drivers and in a safety program. Members admiring a back-yard bomb are: David Ellinwood, Burke Nelson, Melvin Holloway, Morris Holloway. Bob Hughes, Don Kleis. Tom Cox, Jerry Hunter, Bill Robb. Glen Gustafson, Bill Nash, our sponsor, Mr Paty [59] PROJECTION CLUB This capable group has spent many of their free periods showing movies and filmstrips to various classes. The club is larger than it has been in previous years. Each member of the Projection Club has earned a Master Operator card which is issued by the Bell and Howell Company for proficiency in showing movies. G.A.A. This is the first year that Okemos High School has had a functional G.A.A. There are approximately 25 active members in this club that meets after school each Friday. Among their activities are swimming, volley ball, basketball, and softball. o f arin.o atv JETS CLUB The J.E.T.S. club (Junior Engineering Training for Schools) truly forms a bridge to the future for its members, not only theoretically, but practically. The club is composed of Juniors and Seniors who have an interest in many phases of Engineering. Helping to stimulate this interest was a trip through the complicated WKAR television station and another trip took them to Oldsmobile’s golden anniversary open house. In March the Jets had the opportunity to recross a bridge into history by visiting the exhibit of the working models of Leonardo de Vinci's inventions. Though these are inventions of 450 years ago, they found models of a parachute, a flying apparatus, a printing press, a military tank, and many other things that we think of as modern inventions. Other trips have taken them to Consumers Power Co. and the Duplex Truck Company. At the bi-monthly meetings they have seen engineering films, heard tape recordings and had speakers from the fields of engineering. Mr. Paul Grey, an electrical engineer from M.S.C., and who is our consulting engineer, has spoken to us on several fields of engineering. It is the aim of the club to help members in choosing that particular bridge that will carry them on to their chosen career as well as providing some recreation for them. The Jets club now has . . . members and officers are President, Ed Weiss; Vice President, Allan Houghton, Secretary, Carl Ferrar; Treasurer, Garth Richey and Mrs. Kelly, sponsor. DRIVER TRAINING A new bridge in school safety was crossed with the addition of the Driver Training course at the school. LIBRARY Mrs. Sheldon, Librarian; Jeanne Ball, secretary and treasurer; Margie Cooper, President. Many times in life, a bridge that has carried heavy loads and has seen constant use can no longer carry its burden safely or well. So it is for the school library. Over the years more and more books have been added — helpful reference books, books of science and nature, stories of vocation, the adventures of travel, exciting sport stories, and fiction. All have helped us know and understand others as we journey across the bridge of books. With all this it has grown crowded and unable to serve the students efficiently, and has long since outgrown its old home, but a newly built bridge, strong enough for many a load will be crossed in the coming year, when the school library will find a new home in the grade addition of the school. Standing: Caroline Weber, Betty Martin, Norma Rhodes, Bonnie Sims. Seated: Mary Reynolds, Marianne Bosworth, Pat Butterwick, Audrey Furgala. [62] Anne Warner CHEERLEADERS “YEA TEAIV “COME ON TEAM FIGHT” Martha Parisian Dorothy Travis fosephine Nichols Georgia Yeoman Diana McDonald Barbara Bell Lora Rath bone Sharon Hughes Sue Telling Boys can cook too Weighty problems Athletics First Row: E. Weiss. J. Andrews, R. Murphy, J. Woodruff, R. Hughes, G. Piper, J. Gretten-berger, H. Redman, D. Barnard, R. Bell, C. Bennett Second Row: T. Cox, D. Perfect, D. Mund, J. Krieder, H. Visger, G. Heilman, R. Roosa, J. Weiss, G. Voss, G. Richey, A. Wells, A. Houghton, D. Cooper Third Row: Coach Baker, Mgr. Jones, G. Buttcrwick, J. Haga, J. Bratzlcr, A. Harvey, R. Glynn, G. Baldwin, J. Schicdt, J. VanAtta, K. Ellison, R. Butcher, J. Cairns, K. Wilkins, Mgr. Kiger, Coach Kiley Fourth Row: G. Cooper, J. Largcnt, T. Brocci, L. Brooks, S. Bosworth, D. Jason, B. Cooper, S. Rcuffer, B. Woolscy FOOTBALL Coach Ed Kiley led the Okemos squad to one of its best seasons last fall. In the opening game we faced a strong Elsie team which was out for revenge. After battling even for three quarters, our Chiefs came from behind to defeat Elsie, 13 to 7. The following week Okemos rambled over Williamston in the first league game, 27 to 0. Our spirited Chieftains next met a determined Fowlerville eleven on a very muddy field and turned them back neatly, 13 to 6. Okemos then traveled to Dansville to give them a thorough drubbing, 28 to 7. The next week the team met the league champions, Stockbridge, on Chieftain Field. This was one of the hardest fought games of the season with both teams see-sawing between the 30 yard lines. Neither team was able to penetrate the other’s goal and they battled to a scoreless tie. The following week the chiefs traveled to Haslett only to be turned back with their only defeat of the season, 14 to 7. Okemos bounced back in the next two games to beat Leslie, 13 to 6, and to warp Perry, 33 to 18. This gave the Chiefs a record of six wins, one tie, and one defeat. It was a fine season, with Okemos ranking third in the league. The squad of 1954 was hampered by only one thing, the loss of senior fullback. Bud Burch. Burch, who was injured in an automobile accident, was unanimously voted honorary captain of the team for the year. [66] SENIOR SHORTS GORDON PIPER — One of the top backs in the league this year, Piper was one of our big threats to every team we faced. His throwing arm and fast deceptive running connected with many touchdowns this year. Gordon was elected cocaptain of the '54 squad. BOB BABCOCK — A leader in spring sports, Bob brought honors to Okemos with his fine pitching arm and with his strong running ability in track. HAROLD REDMAN — This fleet-footed end was on the receiving end of a number of touchdown passes this year. He could be counted on to hold his own on defense, too. Harold shows his ability in basketball and also baseball, playing with the first teams in both of these sports for three years. BOB HUGHES — Top defensive end on the team, Hughes was a sure tackier and was always breaking up the opponent's plays. Bob also participated strongly in basketball and baseball. JOHN GRETTENBERGER — John was doubly honored this year by being elected co-captain of the '54 team and by receiving an All State Honorable Mention for his tackle position. He also did more than his share in aiding Okemos teams in basketball and baseball. JOHN ANDREWS — This hardworking, hard hitting, all-around lineman was always pushing the varsity for a starting berth. With more experience, who knows? JOHN SWANBERG — A cool, good ballhandler, Swanberg was a great asset to the basketball team this year. He has a fine record in baseball, too, playing either in the infield or outfield. BILL NASH — Excellent at rebounding, Nash aided the Okemos cause by serving on the starting lineup in basketball for the past two years. Bill is also a fine infielder and outfielder. RON MURPHY — A big factor in our fine football showing this year, Murphy was responsible for many long gains through our opponent's defense. Ron also saw action at guard on the basketball team and in the outfield in baseball. ED WEISS — One of the biggest men on the team this year, Ed did a terrific job for his first year in football. Ed sparkled at guard on defense and at center on offense. JIM WOODRUFF — Jim's fine place kicking toe brought him and the Okemos squad many honors this year. A fine fullback, WoodrufT was always able to pick up needed yardage by ripping through the line. [68] VARSITY TEAM Back Row — Harold Redman, John Swanberg, Bill Nash, John Grettenberger, Ron Murphy, Bob Hughes, Mgr. Kiger. Seated Back Row — Jim Krieder, Dick Barnard, Max Creaser. Seated Front Row — Dick Cooper, Glen Gustafson, Garth Richey, Carlton Bennett. Bottom — Coach Bob Baker. [70] RESERVE TEAM Back Row: Steve Bosworth, Dennis Jason, Allan Harvey, David Cardonc, Arthur Brauncr Middle Row: Coach Ed Kiley, Ted Warner, Dick Dickinson, Bob Butcher, John Haga, Mgr. John Laird Front Row: Tony Brocci, Larry Voss, John Bratzler, Dave Perfect, Kim Wilkins, Joe Ferrar BASKETBALL The Okemos basketball team was one of the toughest in the league for the 54-55 season. It was one of the best balanced teams in the area with five forwards and four guards who were equally qualified for Coach Baker to choose the starting lineup from. Leading scorer for the year was junior. Garth Richey. He led the team with a 13.5 point per game average. Close behind him were seniors Harold Redman, John Grettenberger, and Bill Nash along with another junior, Dick Cooper. Harold Redman was elected team captain. Our Chieftians mowed down all league opposition with flying colors with the exception of one team, the Stockbridge Panthers. The Panthers were just too stubborn for our Chiefs and of the two times they met in league play Stockbridge came out on top 66 to 61 and 69 to 59. Scores of all other league games of which Okemos never lost one are as follows: Williamston. defeated 61 to 45 and 77 to 73; Dansville. stopped 45 to 33 and 67 to 51; Fowlerville, warped twice 81 to 43 and 80 to 45; Haslett, downed 69 to 54 and 73 to 69; and finally Leslie was also beaten twice, 79 to 52 and 85 to 67. This record of 10 wins and only 2 losses gave the Chiefs undisputed second place in the league standings for the 1954-55 season. Okemos carried a fine junior varsity this season, too. Many fine prospects for future varsity teams were brought out in this year’s second team showing. Joe Ferrar led the little Chiefs in scoring with a 14 point per game average. Their record for the season was six wins and as many losses. Our school can look forward to many prosperous seasons with these fine prospects gaining in experience. [71] Back Row: Howard Hatch, manager, Gary Baldwin, Tom Cox, Gary Butterwick, Tony Brocci, Coach Kiley Middle Row: Joe Ferrar, John Andrews, Bob Hughes, Jim Krieder, Ron Murphy, John Swan-berg, Dick Barnard Front Row: Carlton Bennett, John Grettenberger, Bob Babcock, Jon Krieder, Harold Redman, Allan Wells, Bill Nash, Dick Cooper BASEBALL The first game saw Okemos take one of the hard knocks of the season in the loss of the game to their arch rival, Haslett, by the score of 6 to 1. In the next game Dansville sneaked by them in a closely contested game by the score of 4 to 3. A third defeat came to the team at the hands of Stockbridge by the score of 12 to 7. In the next game they got on the winning side of the ledger by thoroughly trouncing Leslie 15 to 8. In the next game Okemos continued on the winning side by posting a close win over Fowlerville by the verdict of 2 to 0. In the closing game of the season they out-scored Williamston 9 to 6 behind the fine pitching of Bob Babcock who struck out 15 opposing batters. The individual leaders of the year were John Grettenberger and Dick Cooper in batting by posting a neat .267 average. Bob Babcock was the leading pitcher on the team by a three-one record. .r- - Back Row: Mgr. Jim Kiger, Bob Bell, Ron Gorby. Darvin Mund, Tom Cox, Jack Wiess, Forrest Kenworthy, Stuart RcufTer, Coach Baker Middle Row: Gilbert Heilman, Dick Cooper, Garth Richey, Russel Roosa, Allan Wells, Carl Ferrar, Glen Gustafson From Row: Gordon Piper, Merrill Edwards, Mike Sweeney, Bob Davidson, Kyle Aldrich, Charles Webb, Clair Robinson TRACK In 1954 triangular meets Okemos won from Williamston and DeWitt while losing to Sexton and Everett. In the Ingham County League track meet they placed third. Okemos won their share in this meet, however, with the team of Bob Babcock, Mike Sweeney, Gordon Piper, and Garth Richey winning the medley relay. Piper and Richey along with Bob Davidson and Russel Roosa took first place laurels in the 880 relay. Russel Roosa won the 440 dash while Bob Davidson hauled down the 220 dash. Kyle Aldrich won the shot put with a throw of some 44 feet. The team also entered the regionals where Kyle Aldrich qualified for the state track meet at Ann Arbor. The team also participated in the Chip relays at Mt. Pleasant, the Hastings relays, and the Albion Invitational meet at Albion. Chuck Webb, Merrill Edwards, and Bob Davidson Chuck Webb Bob Davidson Sponsors ★ ★ ★ ★ 8-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ ★ ★ McKinley hardware JOHN McKINLEY Phone ED 2-5312 MAYNARD EBERLY Res. Phone Okemos, Michigan Res. Phone ED 2-4276 ED-2-5616 Keys Made Complete Paint Department — 2200 Colors to Choose From ★ ★★★★★★★ Compliments of L. 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