Okemos High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Okemos, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1959 volume:

7 A 1 X ✓ sf STf «y y %0  yji V-h -iu . V ? U 6 ' r ew 1- 'K A q ' r r 4 C C A A jft ' .,J ff‘ |ooip5 m6|(-| sooia |0 AoJvr X(y aw iff fray kw - fc - d -- 7 1 r ' JUr, When all the world is old, lad. And all the trees are brown; And all the sport is stale, lad, And all the wheels run down; Creep home, and take your place there. The spent and maimed among: God grant you find one face there. You loved when all was young. —C. Kingsley on x vt S' 3a t— f } Okemos, Michigan Administration and Faculty 42 Underclossmon Advertisement s _ 93 Activities Sports Seniors Homecoming Activities 6 Second Plato Moot Quoen - Diane Kelly Crown School Year 7 King - Lee Anderton 1 When the school year of 1958-59 opened, twenty-three members of the Student Representative Assembly met to start the usual run of school acivities. SRA elected as its officers Vice-president Ron Whitmore, Secretary Sandy Hulkonen, Treasurer Dan Conklin. The SRA dedicated itself during the year to improving the school and its program for all students. Among various activities were Homecoming festivities, the Alma Mater written by Dr. H. Owen Reed, Teen Center committees. Community Service Day, mock elections, a new basketball scoreboard, and other outstanding contributions. First Row: Ron Whitmoro, vice-president, Joo luttroll, president, Sondy Hulkonen, secretary, Dan Conklin, treasurer. Second Row: Mrs. Byington, Mr. Ekstrom. Joe Luttrell Heads SRA First Row: Tom Shick, Kristi Airola, Myrna Kleis, Sandy Hulkonen, Ron Whitmore, Joe Luttrell, Dan Conklin, Bob Zuver, Lee Anderson, Bill Johnson. Second Row: Mr. Ekstrom, Dove Ewing, Chuck Stoll, Sue Martin, Mary Moyer, Lynda Curtiss, Carol Riper, Dave Young, Mary Madria, Karen Stefflre, Judy Hogle, Sally Woolner, Mrs. Byington. Third Row: Walter Willett, Dick Bennett, Carol Hickling. Carol Wogonvoord, Mary Wilkins, Betty Ann Schultz, Janet Adler, Ann Grettenberger, Mike DeMartclly, Sharon Katalonich, Mary Beth Taylor, Leslie Hart. 8 The National Honor Society began the year with 15 members under the direction of President Judy Hulkonen, Vice-president Don Hill, and Secretary Carolyn Paty. The group consists of juniors and seniors who are outstanding in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Two main projects of Honor Society were tabulating the honor roll and planning an assembly. Two honor rolls were made; one was for students with A's, and the other was for students with B's. In February foreign exchange students from MSU spoke for an assembly. Carolyn Paty, tecrotary; Don Hill, vice-president; Jody Hulkonen, president. 9 First Row: Judy Hulkonen, Don Hill, Carolyn Paty, Carol Price, Chuck Stoll, Margie Sheldon, Kathy Adams. Second Row: Mrs. Byington, Mrs. Grinned, Mrs. Lamb, Mr. Baker, Joe Luttrell, Sandy Hulkonen, Myrna Kleis, Roberta Darragh, Larry Nicholson, Mary Wilkins, Gary Roberts, Dove Ewing. First Row: Karon Olson, Nora Havens, Marsha Hinman, Laurel Karen Kaltenegger, Barbara Ball, Lynda Ripley, Nancy Kaiser, Snider, Myrna Kleis, Doris Ginnow, Diann Newman, Bethann Sims, Patty Furgala, Mrs. McGowan. Mary Cardone. Second Row: Mrs. Stampfly, Carolyn Griggs, Girls Plan Future in Homemaking 10 Boys Prepare for Ag Career First Row: Mr. Cook, Roger Clough, Jerry Brinker, Keith Shaull, Antes. Third Row: Jack Standen, Howard Murphy, Ron Hansen, Jim Flanders, Kermit Shaull, Paul Ashley. Second Row: John Bob Hatch, Gene Brownfield, Bill Voss, Danny Wilkins, Jim Gustafson, Bob Rulison, Rod Ellison, John Airola, Jim Greer, Vawter, Lynn Sich. Bill Wight, Clyde Donaldson, Stan Conroy, Ron Standloy, Bruce 1 1 Students Seek Teaching Profession First Row: Barbara Youngs, Sharon Katalenich, Joan Pomment, Diane Groto, secretory; Sandy Hulkonen, president; Vicky Shick, vice-president; Mary Ann Wagner, treasurer; Diane Smithcors, Margie Hulkonen. Second Row: Sue Fontes, Sue Reed, Linda Musselman, Penny Cameron, Ann Unruh, Dan Conklin, Tom Katalonich, Cecilia Somors, Lynne Prather, Karen Adams, Margie Sheldon, Nancy Murphy, Barb Delamarter, Mrs. Prentice. Students Plan Early for Teaching First Row: Marilyn Gibler, historian; Carol Conner, recorder; Nancy Miller, vice-president; Chris Coburn, president; Katy Johnson, treasurer; Betty Ann Schultx, secretary; Mrs. Prentice. 12 Second Row: Darlene Largent, Linda Reed, Mike McNitt, Mark Johnson, Roymond Seeley, Dick Renaud, Charlie Haynes, Nancy Woss, Bonnie Cutler. JETS Launch Science Futures Row 1: Roger Clough, Gilman Smith, Tom McNitt, Walter Schreiner, Jerry Cohen, Judy Hulkonen, Gary Taber, Dick Bennett, Chuck Stoll. Row 2: Mr. Walbridge, Mrs. Wilzer, Ann McNitt, Beverly Brumm, Lynne Prather, Kathi Adams, Sorah Buehler, Margie Sheldon, Don Hill, Reed Edwards, Tom Katolenich, Gary Sawyer, Alvin DeYoung, Errol Kaufman New Club Encourages Chess Masters 13 First Row: Seated: Charles Vestal, John Shick, S.R.A. representative; Vernon Stehman, secretary-treasurer; Jon Newman, vice-president; Bill Siebert, president. Second Row: Standing: Ron Simmons, Jim Liskey, Tom Weaker, Roy Adler, Jim Stevens, Rick Turner, John Meija. Tomahawk Unites First Row: Diane Grota, Vicky Shick, Julie Powell, Sharon Boh-stedt, Carol Price, Sandy Hulkonen, Linda Miller, Debbie Hill, Ann GreMenberger, Sue Fontes. Second Row: Mrs. Moses, Mary Wilkins, Phil Johnson, Errol Kaufman, Karen Adams, Ron Whitmore, Betsy Fox, Tom Katalenich, Karen Stefflre, Nancy Moulton, Lynne Prother, Jim Jones, Meredith Marshall, Beverly Brumm, Carolyn Paty, Mary Beth Taylor, Janet Martin, Mrs. Reed. 14 Editors: Carol Price and Sandy Hulkonen Typists: Seated: Sharon Bohstedt and Julie Powell Standing: Carolyn Paty Activities of Year Business Staff: Debbie Hill, Vicky Shick, Ron Whitmore, Tom Katalenich, Carolyn Paty. Head Editors: First Row: Jim Jones, Carol Price, Sandy Hulkonen, Diane Grota. Second Row: Carolyn Paly, Beverly 8rumm, Lynne Prather, Ron Whitmore. 15 First Row: Donna Petorson, Carol Barnard, Suo Krider, vice-president; Patricia Zalewski, president; Carol Hoke, secretary treasurer; Penny Emery, Corinne Corkrey. Second Row: Mrs. Clomow, Debbie Hill, Carolo Footo, Nancy Wcavor, Karen Stefflre, Sharon Prother, Pat Hilley, Judy Lawrence, Barbara Reuffer, Mary Madzia. Librarians Offer Aid to Students 16 First Row: Diane Grota, Kathy Johnson, Marlene Zoss, Evelyn Seeley, Carolyn Thiel, Peggy Greer. Second Row: Margie Sheldon, Darlene Dashner, Mrs. Sheldon, Carol Barnard, Patricia Zalewski, Ruth Hoke, Darlene Hughes, Judi Hogle. Future Nurses Plan for White Caps First Row: Janet Kalush, Andrea Maccardini, Mary Wagenvoord, secretary; Nancy Moulton, vice-president; Jean Bredahl, president; Lynda Curtiss, corresponding secretary; Joyco Bredahl, treasurer; Mary Ann Moyer, SRA; Mary Louise Leninger, Myrna Kteis. Second Row: Sue Hubbard, Peggy Sprik, Mary Cardone, Sue Miller, Sharon Loudenslagor, Suo Gray, Judi Keller, Susan Jones, Linda Miller, Martha Kenworthy, Marion Coleman, Kris Airola, Janet Martin, Mardell Dietz, Nancy Ferrar, Mrs. Kluiber. Third Row: Mary Drops, Carol Hoke, Ann Smith, Barbara Reuffer, Carolyn Griggs, Elaine Dorn, Carol Piper, Sue Curtiss, Judy By-ington, Sharon Brown, Sally Woolncr, Karen Borner, Laurel Snider, Martha Cardone. Picassos Study Art Methods First Row: Kristi Airola, Sally Stofflre, David Kleis, Joanne Thomas, Margy Oja, Jack Standen, Pam Wright, Vicki Koo. 17 Second Row: Mrs. Davis, Mary Miller, Jim Brooklyn, Sue Reed, Richard Dorn, Barb Sillaway, Jim Kiger, Fred Hoffecker, Bob Zuvcr, Margo Groves, Jean Standen, Dianne Hodowaine. Debaters Enter Competition First Row: Sandra Hawkins, Leslie Hart, Cheryl Hamncr, Lottie Crafton, Penny Peterson, Don Love. Second Row: Ann Fox, Judy Foster, Mr. Swoglos, Barbara Adams. Dramatists Bring Life to Stage First Row: Rogor Clough, Dave Ewing, Diane Dietz, Miss Schram, Ann Fox. Second Row: Debbio Hill, Errol Kaufman, Wendy Stratton, Lottio Crafton, Tom Gunn, Denise Schroiner, Rick Turner. Third Row: Carole Foote, Margie Oja, Mary Miller, Sharon Boh-stodt, Roberta Dorragh, Kathy Wosko, John Mitchell, Vicki Koo, Karon Chonoy. First Row: Loslio Hart, Jean Bredahl, John Mitchell, Vicki Koo, Karon Cheney, Carol Rcincrtscn. Second Row: Sue Fontcs. Ann Fox. Third Row: Rogor Clough, Sandy Hawkins, Cheryl Hamncr, Judy Foster, Rick Turner. 18 Projectionists Show Films Fir Row: Bill Wight, Bob Atwood, Tom Powers, Chuck Stoll. Chuck Clausen, Jerry Husby, Dick Bennett, Bob Stetler, Mr. Second Row: Bill Dclind, Gary Tabor. Lynn Sich, Paul Ashley, Mueller, Lee Andorson. Helpers Aid Office Staff 19 First Row: Harold Spross, Diano Kelty, Lee Anderson, Chuck Stoll, Shop Richard, Joe luttroll, Don Kiger, Carol Barnard, Sharon Katalenich, Kathy Wosko, Patricia Zalewski, Sue Krider, Pat Hilley. Young Musicians Form Orchestra Live A Good Life and Reap Rewards First Row: Joanann Somers, Jean Oberlin, Cecelia Someri, Carolyn Bonnie Cutler, Bonnie Alden, Howard Belknop, lorry Belt, Judi Paly, Janice Johnion, Carol Reinertien, Diane McFarren, Judi Hogle, Nancy Weaver, Carol Hoke, Joan Pomment, Barb Sillaway, Keller, Kathy Solomon. Second Row: Ruth Hoke, Sandy Simmom, Jeanny Simmom, Mr. Cook, Gilbert Johnion. 20 Cheerleaders Boost Morales Mary Louise leininger, Mary Wilkins, Sharon Ingersoll, Mary Marilyn Stratton, Julie Powell, Sheila Johnson, Sue Martin. Madzia, Nancy Turner, Diano Kelty, Ann Smith, Kathy Kulsoa, Mary Madzia, Mary Wilkins, Diane Kelty, Julie Powell, Sue Martin, Kothy Kulsea. Ann Smith, Mary Louise leininger, Sheila Johnson, Nancy Turner, Marilyn Stratton, Sharon Ingersoll. 21 Chorus Participates in Festivals First Row: Karen Adams, pianist; Nancy Weaver, pianist; Karen Stefflre, assistant; Mrs. Davis, Marlene Zoss, Sheila Johnson, Evelyn Seeley, Judy Donaldson, Kathy Solomon, Sharon Wright, Marjorie Donaldson, Bcthann Sims, Bevorly Richardson. Second Row: Peggy Greer, Rose Ann Peterson, Janet Patterson, Judy Johnson, Carolyn Griggs, Cheryl Chiesa, Sally Burkley, Pot Isenhath, Jackie King, Mary Ann Wagner. Third Row: Judy Foster, Winnio Miller, Karon Bornor, Cheryl Hamnor, Linda Mussolman, Susie Curtiss, Toni Peterson, Lynda Curtiss. Singers Start Early First Row: Mrs. Davis, Ruth Ann Thomas, pianist; 0. Leu, S. Gibson, G. Brinkert, G. DeVries, J. Kelemen, V. McGowan, J. Martin, L. Felton, P. Vingo, J. Standen, S. Smodley, S. Simmons, R. Stetler, J. Sorber, L. Wronski, D. Laitala, N. Miller. Second Row: S. Everhardus, J. Forshar, K. Johnson, L. McCloud, K. Bienx, B. Hicks, C. Hawkins, R. Link, J. Furgala, J. Ames, V. Peorce, L. Murphy, 8. Miller, C. Wagenvoord, D. Vescaloni, B. Webb, K. Soderquist, S. Miller, C. Peterson, S. Piper. Third Row: R. Martin, D. McDonald, M. Kornmeyor, R. Alamazon, M. Hulko-nen, I. Johnson, J. Kleis, C. Buehler, C. Buchanan, E. Keesler, D. Marlatt, B. Adams, I. Rushlow, J. Thomas, T. Riggs, M. Murphy, D. Fox, P. Alden, N. Wass, J. Oborlin, G. Simmons, T. Thomas. 22 Groups Show Musical Variation Firs Row: Susie Curtiss, Roso Ann Peterson, Toni Peterson. First Row: Ron Kozma, Gary Roberts, Ron Whitmore, David Hallidoy, Dave Davidson, Terry Marzen, Phil Johnson, Ron Waltz, Gilman Smith. Second Row: Don Hill, Jerry Marshall, Fred Hoffecker, Tom Gunn, Bill Johnson, Mike Largent, Gary Taber. First Row: Martha Kenworthy, Jerry Cohen, Bill Wight, Larry Nicholson, Ron Hansen. Second Row: John Gaa, Tom Gunn, Dave Ewing, Ron Waltz, Mike luck, Terry Marzen. 23 Okemos High School 24 Bands Number 200 25 First Row: Sooted: Jim Breckenfeld, Jerry Husby, Lee Anderson, Chuck Clausen, president; Chuck Stoll, secretary; Ron Whitmore, vice-president; Bill Johnson, S.R.A. representative; Gary Taber, Jim Kiger, Mr. Kiley. Second Row: Fred Hoffockor, Aldan Stampfly, Miko Luck, Rick Pruim, Don Kigor, Bill Wight, Tom Katalenich, Art Reese, Tom Aaron, Dave Davidson, Terry Marzen. Third Row: Shep Richard, John Brocci, Pat Elmquest, Ron Keleman, Mike Lar-gent, Gale Stevens, Leroy Eicher, Jim Liskey, Don Hill, Bill Jones. Varsity Wins Athletic Championships 26 Leo Anderson Tom Aaron Ron Whitmore Art Reese Tom Katalenich Jim Brookland Chief Gridders Win County Crown Row 1: Jim Jonos, Ron Whltmoro, Art Reese, Don Kiger, Bob Zover, Chuck Clausen, Shep Richard, Mike largent, Terry Marzen, Tom Aaron. Row 2: Coach Ed Kiley, Jack Standen. Mike luck, Jerry Husby, Tom Katalenich, Jim Kiger, lee Anderson, lorry Beaman, Gil Smith, Gary Taber, Dave Nelson, Coach Bob Baker. Row 3: Manager Tom Shick, Don Riggs, Rick Pruim, Ron Keleman, Dan Hickey, Jim Brookland, Chuck Stoll, Pot Elmquest, Blaine Knowles, Jim Breckenfeld, Manager Bill Walker. A talent-rich Chief eleven made Coach Ed Kiley's last season as head coach a successful one as they tied for the Ingham County League title. Okemos had a fine six-won; one-lost record. In a season filled with highlights and tense moments, the most exciting game of the year was the one with our traditional rival Haslett. The Chiefs came out ahead 20-14, with the winning touchdown coming on a 70-yard pass play from Chuck Clausen to Tom Aaron. The senior-dominated squad was led by 6'5 , 235 lb. tackle Bob Zuver. Bob was a good blocker on offense and a tremendous defensive performer. Throughout the season, the opposition especially respected his defensive ability. Bob was named to the Detroit Free Press all-state class C squad as well as being a unanimous all-county choice. At center was all-county Tom Katalenich. Tom was a vicious tackier and will be remembered for saving the Has- SCOREBOARD Won Oktmos Okemos Oktmos Oktmos Oktmos Stockbridgo Oktmos Oktmos Lost Mason Ptrry Dansvillt Fowlorvillt Haslttt Oktmos lotlit Williamston lett game when he broke through the Haslett line and threw the quarterback for a loss with Haslett inside the one-yard line and seconds to play. Big Art Reese, at the other tackle slot, was a hard-hitting blocker and fine tackier. At the ends, Tom Aaron and Don Kiger were dependable both offensively and defensively. A pair of light but quick guards, Ron Whitmore and Jim Jones, were ideal blockers for the Chiefs' fast-hitting attack. In the backfield, two fast all-county halfbacks, Lee Anderson and Mike Largent, gave Okemos the best running attack in the league. Quarterback Chuck Clausen was probably the best ball-handler in the league. In the latter part of the season the fullback post was filled by big Blaine Knowles, a hard-running sophomore, who was brought up from the reserve team. Many other players saw considerable action as the team had probably the finest bench of any Okemos team. 30 Freshmen Learn Fundamentals Row 1: Kep Whitmyer, Lloyd Grobo, Dave Whitmore, Terry Wallin, Bob Young , John Ebcrly, Howard Murphy. Row 2: Vernon Stehmon, Bob Boykin, Wayne Holden, Dan Wilkins, Dave Krider, Ron Roberts, John DeYoung, John Bartow, John Airola. Row 3: Al Wells, Berney Markison, Jim Nash, Chuck Gifford, Bob Brcckenfeld, Tom Clark, Don Stevens, Miko Holden, Coach Dave Perfect. The freshman football team was a new idea originated by MSU students Dave Perfect and Al Wells. For a first year experiment, the team turned out very well, winning three out of its four games. Winner Losor Mason Okemos Okemos Haslett Among the three were two coveted, victories over arch rival Haslett. Some players to watch are Bob Boykin, Chuck Gifford, and Tom Clark. Winnor Okemos Okemos Loser Holy Cross Haslett Many Ready for Varsity Duty Row 1: Doug Patterson, Walter Cornell, James Greer, Clyde Donaldson, John Goa, Dick Taber, Denny Soltow. Row 2: Jim Pound, Bill Jones, Ward Rathbone, Noel Miller, Topper Coats, John Sower, Davo Hatch, Dick Pierce, Stanley Allen. Row 3: Coach Dick Largent, Roy Hoskin, Jim Stovons. An all sophomore reserve team literally tore up the league this year. This is one of the best reserve teams Okemos has seen in a few years. Coach Doug Richey feels many of these boys will step in and take over varsity positions next fall with no trouble at all. Their Richoy, Ron Kozma, Dave Halliday, Roger Stoll, best game of the year was a 33-26 victory over the Holt Rams. The Little Chiefs' lone defeat came in a bitterly contested battle with the Haslett Vikings. The mid-season loss of Big Blaine Knowles to the varsity did not stop their march- for the crown 31 zz Reserve Season Double Success Row 1: Chuck Gifford, Vernon Stehmon, Tom Clark, Bob Breckenfold, Oavo Hatch. Row 2: Manager Dick Dorn, Roy Hoskin, Guy Sober, Bob Delind, Bill Martin, Roger Stoll, Coach Doug Richey. Row 3: Dave Holliday, Jim liskey, Topper Coats, John Shick, Stan Powell. SCOREBOARD 46 Okomos Mason 48 38 Okomos Dansville 22 40 Okomos Wiltiamston 41 48 Okomos Loslio 37 39 Okomos Haslett 40 62 Okomos Mason 70 39 Okomos Fowlorvillo 31 56 Okomos Haslett 26 56 Okomos Stockbridgo 44 53 Okomos Dansville 27 37 Okomos Stockbridgo 40 57 Okemos Williomston 47 49 Okomos Haslett 29 58 Okemos Everott 37 67 Okemos Loslio 35 60 Okemos Fowlorvillo 28 The reserve basketball team had a fine season in two ways. The team, coached by Doug Richey, had a good year in the won-lost department, finishing second in the unofficial league reserve standings, and also gave valuable experience to many players, the primary purpose of a junior varsity squad. The team was led by Little John Shick, a hustling guard with a fine outside set shot. John, the team's leading scorer with a 14-point average, contributed to the team spirit with his determined playing. At the other guard post was Dave Halliday, a hard driving little guard who can move faster with the ball than most players can without it. At center was tall Bill Martin who displayed great spring and speed for a big man. Bill showed great improvement over last year, especially as a rebounder. At one forward posi- tion was Roger Stoll, a steady performer all season, who showed promise with his good jump shot. At the other forward was the team's only freshman starter, Bob Burton Breckenfeld. Bob has great promise as a scorer with a good jump shot and set shot. Besides these starters, many other players saw more than limited action. Sophomores Roy Hoskin, Jim Liskey, and Topper Coats, and freshmen Bob De-Lind, Dave Hatch, Guy Sober, Vernon Stehman, Chuck Gifford, and Tom Clark all played often and helped the team greatly. This year's sophomores should help the varsity squad a great deal next year, and the freshmen should form the nucleus of a fine reserve squad in the '59-'60 season. 33 Fine Talent Heads Strong Team Row 1: Leo Anderson, Chuck Clausen, Tom Aaron, Joe luttrell, Bill Johnson, Fred Hoffecker, Pat Elmquest. Row 2: Manager Bill Wight, Mike luck, Don Kiger, Jim Breckenfeld, Aldon Stampfly, Shop Richard. Dave Nelson, Coach Bob Baker. This year's basketball team talent-wise was one of the finest teams Okemos has ever had. The fine playmaking and fabulous shooting of Joe Luttrell, combined with the rebounding of Bill Johnson and Tom Aaron, made an all around fine season for this year's cagers. As was expected, Joe had to carry a large part of the scoring honors on his shoulders. The only returning all-county member and this year's unanimous choice for the honor, Joe took the job well in hand and turned in a good 16.2 points per game by hitting a fabulous 53 percent of his shots. At the end of the season he was placed on the Detroit Free Press all-state team. To back up Joe was tall Bill Johnson. The big 6'4 center was a tower of strength under the backboard. Along with that he had a fine jump shot from the free throw line. He was a much improved player from last year and gave the Chiefs their needed height under the boards. Tom Aaron was the other big man this year. He was not a big scorer, but he came in with points when they were needed. He was a good defensive player, a strong rebounder, and had much to do with the Chiefs' great win over Everett. Chuck Clausen, defensive player and extraordinary playmaker, was the sparkplug of the team. He always seemed to be in the right place at the right time to break up a fast break or grab a rebound. He was a fine passer, and often set up the other four men for easy baskets. The only junior on this year's team was Pat Elmquest. He had a fine outside shot and could usually be counted on to break up the opponent's defense in nothing flat. The Chiefs had more bench strength than any team in the league. At the head of it was Fred Hoffecker, Lee Anderson, and Jim Breckenfeld. These three boys could be called on to turn in fine performances at any time. 52 Okemos Mason 66 53 Okemos Stockbridge 65 57 Okemos Dansville 43 76 Okemos Dansville 57 68 Okemos Williamston 50 44 Okemos Stockbridge 66 •60 Okemos St. Marys 40 62 Okomos Williamston 63 48 Okemos St. Johns 60 63 Okemos Haslett 54 50 Okemos Mason 60 57 Okemos Everett 55 62 Okemos Leslie 46 48 Okemos Leslie 57 46 Okemos Haslett 36 64 Okemos Fowlerville 49 39 Okemos Fowlervillo 30 62 Okemos Resurrection 69 Christmas Tournaments 34 Joe luttrell Bill Johnson Tom Aaron lee Anderson Chuck Clausen Fred Hoffecker Bill Jonei 0. $ Pat Elmqueit Roger Stoll t Chuck Clouion I Bob Crafton Chuck Stoll John Goa Veteran Team Has Fine Season Row 1: Shop Richard, Jim Slovens, Mike largent, Jim Jones, Pat Elmquest, Bill Jones. Row 2: John Gaa, Chuck Stoll, Roger Stoll, Don Riggs, Chuck Clausen, Bob Crafton. Row 3: Ward Rathbone, Bob Dorn, Tom Clark, Bob Youngs, Bob White, Howard Murphy, Duff Martin, Denny Soltow. A nucleus of six returning lettermen made Okemos a strong contender for the league baseball title this year. The team improved from last year, as only three players were lost by graduation. Returning infielders were Chuck Clausen, a quick first baseman; Chuck Stoll, a steady man at second; rifle-armed Gale Stevens, a fast shortstop; and Pat Elmquest a fine hitting third base-man. In the outfield Jim Jones and Bob Crafton, a pair of great fielders were back. The pitching chores were handled by knuckleballer Don Riggs, who won his letter at Sexton last year, and Shep Richard, who showed a fine curve. The catching was done by John Gaa and Jim Kiger. The team was coached this year by Harold Pendley, who also coached the wrestling and reserve football teams. With experience and speed as primary assets, it was a fine season for the Chiefs. The only apparent weakness was in the batting department with no long-ball hitter on the squad. Strong opposition was experienced from a veteran Stockbridge crew. The season also marked the debut of Webberville in the Ingham County League. 37 Jim Jones Chuck Clausen Pat Elmquest Okemos Takes Second in County Meet Row 1: John Guitafion, Dick largent. Row 2: Jerry Hutby, Dave Cardone, Ted Warner, Doug NeUon, John Haga, Allan Harv.y, Don Kiger. Row 3: lorry Beaman, Tom Nothitine, Dave Davidion, Tom Aaron, Bob Zuver, Bob Steller, David Holliday, Bill Martin, Coach Richey. Okemos enjoyed another fine track season. The 1958 team placed second in the county meet, and though some fine performers were lost through graduation, a good number returned. Heading the returning lettermen was senior Jerry Husby, the reigning league 100-yard dash champion. Another fine dash man was sophomore Dave Halli-day. A trio of good runners. Bill Martin, Dave Davidson, and Aldan Stampfly, provided good strength in the distance events. Tom Aaron was among the best in the league in the 440 this year. Defeat of Haslett Cl imax of Season Row 1: Coach Bockor, John Brocci, Tom Nothstino, Aldan Stampfly, Davo Davidion, Bill Wight, Rick Turner, Jim Liikey. Row 2: Run Horton, John Moija, John Ramiey, Buzz Buzzoll, John Shick, Guy Sober Bruce Campbell. Although the cross country team did not have a winning season this year, Coach Don Becker was well pleased with the performance of many of his boys. Among the outstanding runners were Aldan Stampfly and Dave Davidson. Their lone win this year was over arch rival Haslett in a triangular meet. Even though this season wasn't particularly bright, next season things should improve immensely with all but one of this year's lettermen returning. 38 Golfers Have Winning Season Row 1: Daryl Drew, Rick Pruim, Bill Johnson, Shep Richard, Jerry Marshall. Row 2: Coach Bakor, Vernon Stehman, Stan Powell, Bob Brockenfold, Jim Breckenfeld, Pat Elmquest, Ross Aaron. This year's golf team had to do a lot of work to beat the fine six win-one loss record of last year's team. Coach Bob Baker had high hopes for another fine season with three lettermen returning for this year's squad. The returning men are Bill Johnson, Rick Pruim, and Shep Richard. Along with these, freshmen Bob Breckenfeld and his junior brother Jim helped the squad immensely. Shep Richard is the No. 1 man again this year, the position he held most of last season. The other three positions were filled by last year's lettermen with plenty of competition from the freshmen. Grapplers Have Best Season Ever Knoeling: Larry Beaman, Donny Soltow. Standing: Coach Pendley, Art Rco e, Al Reese, Bill Jones, Bill Siebert, Jerry Brinker, Dan Rahfeldt, Jim Stovons, Bob Dorn, Jim Oohmen, Mike Largent. The Okemos wrestling team moved into full swing this year with Coach Harold Pendley getting the sport off to an early start. Lettermen Bill Jones, Art Reese and Mike Largent all turned out for this year's squad. New additions to the team at the start of the season helped the team very much near the end of the season. Some of the new boys this year were Jim Stevens, Al Reese, Bill Siebert, Bob Dorn, and Larry Beaman. The team managed only one victory, but their lack of two light weights and lack of a heavy weight had much to do with this. The team is a young one and, with a good start, next year could find some boys in the state finals. 39 Ok emos High School This is Walter Croncowsky. Today, YOU ARE THERE presents unknown bits of history about the Class of '59. The following are little gems about the people who have helped to make this class one of the most outstanding ever to hit Okemos High. We sincerely hope that you will find this both interesting and entertaining. Now we present YOU ARE THERE. The scene is a street in Detroit; it is night time. Five senior boys are seen sneaking along, their collars pulled apprehensively around their faces. They approach a building; it is a Burlesque Show; they buy their tickets and go in. It is night time again. You see before you a long, dark, deserted street. Suddenly two cars come tearing at us at top speed. They are a '52 Chevy Coupe and a '58 Chevy Impala. Behind the wheels are Wild Man Whitmore and Mad Dog Johnson in their epic Impala-Coupe drag. The scene changes to the MSU Union Building shortly after the 1958 Lincoln Center Youth Conference. Several custodians are speculating as to what could have happened to ten of the ash-trays there, just after the Class of '59 delegation left. Before you is a large class room. Jerry Cohen and Larry Beaman are standing at the front of it. Jerry has just presented Larry with a Liar's Certificate. Larry is bitter. You are in the principal's office. The school officials are trying to figure out why twenty-three seniors were absent the day term papers were due. 40 Presents You Are There’ It is a hall in Okemos High. A group of boys are standing around with a displeased look on their faces. After looking and listening, you realize' they are members of the Classes of '58 and '59 making plans to boycott the lunch line. The scene is the old gym at OHS. Several members of the Class of '59 have just presented the Class of '58 with a plaque in honor of losing the intramural basketball tournament. Now a young man is seen madly dancing, his face contorted with the emotional intensity of his gyrations. It is Mr. Webster rocking and rolling at his Christmas party last year. The scene changes to the balcony of a church. A boy is seen sleeping an unrestful sleep in one of the pews. It is Bob Crafton spending the night in the Okemos Community Church. The Class of '60 has just stolen the Class of '59's bell, hidden it in an old garage, and are now standing around apprehensively awaiting repercussions from the Senior Class. Several seniors are seen approaching the garage. They stop and talk to the juniors. The juniors are informed that they will be prosecuted unless they return the bell. The juniors are now seen sheepishly returning the bell. 41 Board of Education: Lyman Bratzler, Clarence Prentice, Rex Wilkins, Clare Gunn, Robert Darragh. School Administrators 44 Mr. George Richards studies plans for the new high school gymnosium. Mr. Joseph Arosim, high school principal, confers with the guidance office about a college application. Mr. Edward Kiloy, junior high school principal, examines I registration forms. Agree on Building Needs Mr. Arosim, Mr. Kiley, and Mr. Richards discuss plans for the new high school. 45 Teachers prepare students for futures Mr. Douglas Richoy oxplains tho manipula tion of tho slido rulo. Mr . Jostio Wilior look over geometry test . Mr. Joseph Walbridge views the chemistry class as they complete a test. 46 Mr. Donald Becker discusses the tolar system. Mrs. Myrtle Kluiber explains microscopes. in the fields of science and math Mr . Margaret Byington explain the importance of proper diet in Health Education. To find the exact date, Mr. Robert Baket check an authority. and aid the students Mr. Karl ikstrom demonstrates technique! of speech. 48 Mits Mary Carew discusses literature with her eighth grade English class. Mrs. Borbara Dolan enters her seventh grade English class. in the communication arts Mrs. Esther Reed looks up a disputed question on punctuation. 49 Mrs. Greta Gary discussos early colonial homes. Mrs. Mary Moses puts the accent on a Spanish word. and develop skills Mr . Joy Clemow pauses to amwor a bookkooping quostion. Mr. Edward Kapalla explains sofety measures while using the cutting tools. 50 TLWimrnj in vocational fields. 51 Safe driving procedure! are deicribed by Mr. Fred Sweglei. Mrs. Thelma lamb help! prepare a high school student for college. Helpers Run The School Efficiently Office worker help to koep the ichool running smoothly. The bu driver transport studonts to and from school. The cafeteria worker busily preparo the students' lunche . 52 54 Scaled: Judi Hogle, Harold Sproit, Chuck Stoll, Leo Anderson. Standing: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Clemow, Mrs. Grinned. Seniors On June 9, Commencement Day, as the members of the class of '59 walked proudly down the aisle of the new high school gym to receive their long awaited diplomas, their thoughts probably went something like this: We've sure complained a lot these past four years, but we're afraid we're going to sort of miss high school. Boy, our freshman year sure seems like a part of the buried past now! Sophomore year, too. Guess we really began to live last year when we were juniors. We watched the senior activities enviously and planned for our own. But we didn't just sit around planning all the time; we had plenty of activities of our own. Our junior president was Joe Lut-trell; our vice-president, Diane Kelty,- our secretary. Chuck Stoll; and our treasurer, Judy Hulkonen. Besides sponsoring several dances, our class put on a play, The Inner Willy, during the spring of its junior year. Also during that spring, we finally participated in the glamorous event — the Junior-Senior Prom. It even seemed glamorous despite the fact that it was our class duty to foot not only our own bill, but that of the seniors as well. Finally, in the fall of 1958, we started our last year at Okemos High School. The time went a lot faster than we expected. Our senior class officers were Chuck Stoll, president; Lee Anderson, vice president; Judy Hogle, secretary; and Harold Spross, treasurer. Our class sponsors were Mrs. Grinnell, Mrs. Clemow, and Mrs. Davis. As seniors, we found that along with the many rewards and privileges of being the supreme beings of the school, there came a great many responsibilities as well. We were expected now to take a far more active part in the more serious school activities than ever before. Besides taking on heavy academic loads, seniors held many important positions of authority in the school. The seniors on football, baseball, basketball, and track teams helped win many victories for Okemos High. Diane Kelty was captain of our cheerleading squad. Joe luttrell was the president of the Student Representative Assembly this year. Judy Hulkonen was president of the Honor Society and Carol Price was an editor of the Tomahawk this year. Despite the heavy academic and extra curricular responsibilities we still found time enough for social activities. The really outstanding social event of the season was, of course, the Junior-Senior Prom. This year we were the honored ones, and the Junior Class footed our bill. And now we're graduating, leaving all the work and all the fun too, behind us. Even though we're really glad to graduate, we feel sort of funny, sort of . . . well, . . . nostalgic! 55 Mory Chrisfino Ashley Chris -The way I see it, the moro you itudy, the more there is to forget. lorry Beamon - Honey, you'll get that basket to grandmother's a lot faster in my convertible! Richard Bennett Dick - Quite tall, and sort of shy — But all in all, a regular guy. Here we are, the illustrious Thomas Aaron Tom - Every time I feel ambitious, I lie down until the feeling goes away. Karen Adams - Flashing blue eyes, a smile for everyone, and popularity plusl Carol Barnard - Everlasting charm lies in a woman's quietness. lee Anderson - A football man, a basketball man, and a ladies' man. Katherine Adams Kathi -She's even friendly to Republi- 56 class of 1959, eagerly James Brookland Jim • A coreful student, careful not to overdo. Beverly Brumm - A smile for every girl and two for every fellow. Robert Crafton Bob - I may not alwoys be right, but I'm never wrongl Gerald Cohen Jerry . If you think before you speak, the other fellow gets his joke in first. David Davidson Dave - Beware, I moy yet become famous. 57 Marjorie Donaldson Marge -A quiet girl with a pleasant way. Nancy Farr - She smiles at fellows just for fun. But wo all know there's only one. preparing to Gary Dygert - Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent. James Flanders - Life is just one darned thing after another. 58 step over Reed Edwards - Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs. w Elizabeth Fox Betsy - Hitch your wagon to a star. the threshold of the future, Ronald Gates Ron - What this country needs is a good five cent cigar. Mortha Hickey - A pleasant girl and a loyal friend. Peggy Greer - There's plenty of time to grow old. Let's live it up while we're still young. Donald Hill Don - No task is too steep for the human mind. Diano Grota - Seems like Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Tom. Palsy Hilley - Her heart is like a trolley — always room for one more. Judith Hagerman Judy - The most useless day of all is that on which we have not laughed. Frederick Hoffecker Fred -All great men are dead and I'm not feeling well myself. 59 Judith Hoglo Judi - A buty, cheerful girl, with a face at pretty at it it friendly. Jerry Hutby Hut - . . . have either a clear contcience 01 none at all. Carol Hoke - If the world it a vale of teart. Smile till a rain bow appeart. William Johnton Bill - He hat the combined qualitiei of a man and an athlete. but reluctant Darlene Hughet • Did you ever tee a young and active girl who't not willing to flirt jutt a little? Jamet Jonet Jim - But, Mrt. Lamb ... to leave Judith Hulkonen Judy • Nothing greot wat over achieved without enthutiatm. 60 Thomat Katalenich Tom -Thit gentleman prefert a redhead. behind the laughter and Diana Kelly - Fiva foot two, eyes of blue . . .etc. Jamas Kigar Jim - Please, girls ... I Meredith Marshall - Why taka life seriously? We'll never get out of it olive. Terry Marian - Womanl You can't live with them and you can't live without theml Mary Madxia - As protty as she is witty. hard work, the friends Kenneth Miller Ken - Now I'm boginning to live a little. Carolyn Paty - The stops of a good porson aro ordorod by tho Lord. Lynno Prothor - Winds may corns and winds moy go, but I'll blow on forovor. Carol Prico - Tho socrot of success is constancy to purpose. Donna Peterson - Gentlemen always seem to remember blondes. Arthur Reese Art - Hold the fort fellows. I'm coming. 62 V Virginia Pound - We don't know much about her, but what we know we like. Herbert Rickert - Thera's always someone worse off than yourself. Harold Spross - Beliovo it or not. Victoria Shick Vicky Everyone who know her will agree there i not o sweeter girl or a more worthwhile friend. Gilman Smith Gil - I could be better if I tried, but it' o lonesome being good. and teachers, all the things Walter Schreiner Walt - It is a moral obligation to be intelligent. Keith Shaull - I could study if I wanted, but Oh, those girlsl Marjorie Sheldon Margie - Whatever is worth doing ot oil is worth doing well. Sandra Shermer Sandi' Pretty, peppy, popular. Karen Stefflre Now let me tell you another one ... which have come to mean Robert Stotler Bob - Business? That' simple, it's other people's money. Gale Stovens - When bluff won't work, I resort to study. Gary Wendoll Tober - He has two speeds: slow and super slow. Charles Stoll Chuck - His only fault is that he has no fault. William Tomlinson Bill - I like calm hats and I don't wear spots. But I like my neckties WILD. 64 Okemos High School to us. Ronald Whitmoro Ron - He's the quiet typo. Like Grand Con tral Station. Cornelius Wagenvoord Casoy I've givon up reading books. It takes my mind off myself. his frame. Patricia Zalewski Pat - Pass the fun, pleasel Remember the Prom 9 S ie, junior 6 a±i 0 cemo5 r' l( f f c too syuoi i A Araiur of you company {j$anyu f- 0 rom in Aono f A cAtii of 4958 . ay U. 4958 6:45-44:30 t.m. ffflirAori of iAo ty nion SuiAA'ny .f irAiyan tab tf ni si y f$.i. .f. P U ' uArutiAi 66 Juniors Stage Comedy Seated: Sharon Sfoneham, Diano Kelty, Don Hill, Vicky Shick, Jim Kiger. Standing: Jim Jones, Lynne Prather, Margie Sheldon, Carol Price, Casey Wagenvoord, Bill Wight, stage assistant; Diane Groto, property manager; Tom Wagner, stage assistant; Don Keck, stage manager; Patricia Zalowski, Miss Schrom. The Inner Willy 67 Homework s important but so are Tom Aaron Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Track 3.4 Vanity Club 3.4 Yoarbook 3 Karon Adami Lincoln Southeast High, Lincoln, Nobraska 1,2,3 Yearbook 4 Chieftain Nows 4 Futuro Teachers Club 4 Chorus 4 Okhicholiers 4 Kathl Adams Sault High, Sault Sainto Marie, Michigan 1,2 National Honor Society 4 Lee Anderson Yearbook 3,4; JETS 3 Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 3 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Varsity Club 3,4 Projection Club 4; Track 1,2 Class President 2 Class Vice-President 4; SRA 4 Carol Barnard Chorus 1 Librqry 3, V. Pres. 4 Business Club 3,4 Larry Beaman Varsity Club 3,4 Football 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1 Track 1,2,3,4 Wrestling 3,4 JETS 3 Dick Bennett JETS 3. SRA 4 Wrostling 3 Projection 4 Jim Brookland Football 3,4 Beverly Brumm Art Club 1 Bible Club 1.2 Yearbook 1,2,3,4 JETS 4 Chieftain Nows 4 Sarah Buehler OLD Club 1 Band 1,2 Big Rapids High, Big Rapids, JETS 4 Chuck Clausen Football 1,2,3, Co-captain 4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Track 2,3 Varsity Club, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4 Jerry Cohen Band 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1 Football 2 Sports reporter for WJIM, WKZO, WILS 2,3,4 JETS 3, Treas. 4 Yearbook 2,3 Dance Band 3,4 Bob Crafton Class Treasurer 2 SRA 1 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2 Yearbook 3 Projection 4 Davo Davidson Football 1; Golf 2,3 Cross Country 3,4 Trock 3.4 Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Bond 3,4 Varsity Club 3,4 School Spirits Club 3 Bill Delind JETS 3 Projection 3, Pres. 4 Baseball 1 Margio Donaldson Okhicholiors Pres. 2, Secy. 3 Chorus 1,2,3.4 Mary Drops Futuro Teachers Club 1 Futuro Homemakers Club 1 Band 1,2,3,4 Art Club 3 Future Nurses Club 4 Gary Dygert Chorus 1,2 Baseball 1,2 Football 2,3 Rood Edwards Ithaca High, Ithaca, Now York 1,2 Wrestling 3 Bond 4 JETS 4 LeRoy Eicher Baseball 1,2,3,4 Football 1,2,3 Basketball 1,2 Class Secretary 2 Varsity Club 3,4 Nancy Farr Future Farmors Club 1,2,3,4 Future Farmers Club 1,2,3 Band 1,2 Future Homemakers Club 1 Business Club 3 Jim Flanders Future Farmors Club 1,2,3,4 Betsy Fox East Lansing High, East Lansing, Michigan 1,2,3 Chieftain News 4 Yearbook 4 Ron Gates Football 2 Baseball 2 Future Farmors Club 2,3,4 Handyman 1,2,3,4 Peggy Greer Cheerleader 1 School Spirit Club 1,2 Chorus 3,4 Future Nurses Club 1 Diane Grota Futuro Teachers Club 3, Socy. 4 Future Nurses Club 2 Yearbook 3,4 Library, Secy. 3,4 Judy Hagerman Cheerleader 1 Future Nurses Club 1,2 Library 2 School Spirits Club 1,2 Martha Hickey Future Nurses Club 1 Cadillac High, Cadillac, Michigan Don Hill Track 1,2; Football 2,3 Wrestling 3; Glee Club 2 JETS 3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Band 1,2,3,4 Honor Society 3, V. Pros. 4 Junior Ploy Cast 3 Patsy Hilloy Haslett High, Haslett, Michigan 1,2 Businoss Club 3 Library 3 Michigan 3 Fred Hoffecker Football 1; Boseboll 1 Golf 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4 Cross Country 3 Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Band 3,4 School Spirits Club 2,3 Judy Hogle Bible Club 1,4, Pres. 2, V. Pres. 3 SRA 4 Class Secretary 4 Futuro Nurses Club 1,2 Library 4 Carol Hoke Bible Club 1,2,3,4 Future Nurses Club 1,3,4, Treas. 2 Businoss Club 3, Secy. 4 Darlone Hughes Band 1,2,3 Majorette 1,2,3 Yearbook 3 Businoss Club 3 Library 4 Judy Hulkonen Bible Club 1 Future Nurses 2,3 SRA 3; Yeorbook 2,3 Class Treasurer 3 Honor Society 3, Pres. 4 JETS, Secy. 4; Girls' State Jerry Husby Track 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4 Varsity Club 2,3,4 Class President 1 SRA Troas. 1 Projection 4 School Spirits Club 2,3 Bill Johnson Band 1,2,3,4; SRA 3,4 Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4 Honor Society 3; Bosketball 2,3,4 Football 1; Cross Country 3 Baseball 2. Golf 2,3,4 School Spirits Club 2,3; Varsity Club 3,4 Yearbook 4; Chieftain News 4 Jim Jones Football 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Wrestling 3 Junior Play Cast 3 Varsity Club 3,4 Forensics Club 2 Chieftain News 4 Yearbook 4 68 activities. Clubs kept seniors busy Tom Katalonich Football 1,2.3.4 Vanity Club 3,4 Future Teachers Club 3,4 Track 1.2 JETS 4 Yearbook 3,4 Chieftain News 4 Diane Kelty Cheerleader 1,2,3, Copt. 4 Yearbook 3 School Spirits Club 2,3 Smoke Signal 3 Junior Play Cast 3 Class Vice-President 3 Jim Kiger Football 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3 Varsity Club 3,4 Art Club 3,4 Junior Play Cast 3 Yearbook 3 Sue Krider Business Club 3, V. Pres. 4 Senior Players 3 Joe luttrell Baseball 1,2 Basketball 1,2,3, Copt. 4 Cross Country 3,4 SRA 1,2,3, Pres. 4 Class President 3 Varsity Club 3,4 Honor Society 3,4; Forensics 2 Mary Madxia Class Vice-President 1 Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3; Majorette 2 School Spirits Club 1,2, Secy. 3 Yearbook 3; SRA 3,4 Businoss Club 4, V. Pres. 3 Art Club 3 Moredith Marshall Art Club 2,3 Smoke Signal 2,3 Chieftain News 4 Yearbook 1,2,4 Business Club 3 Terry Marzen Class President 2; SRA 2 Baseball 1 Football 1.2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4 Pep Band 3,4 Varsity Club 2,3.4 Homecoming Chairman 4 Tom McNitt Band 1.2,3,4 JETS 3, Pres. 4 Yearbook 2,3 Ken Miller Future Farmers 1,2,3 Cross Country 4 Carolyn Paty SRA 2,3; Service Club 2 Bible Club 2.3, V. Pres. 1,4 Honor Society 3, Secy. 4 Yearbook Treasurer 4 Chieftain News 4 Donna Peterson Bible Club 1,2 Art Club 1 Spirits Club 2 Future Nurses Club 3 Yearbook 3 Business Club 4 Virginia Pound Longfollow Jr. High, Flint, Michigan 1 Streaton High, Streaton, Illinois 2 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 2 Houghton High, Houghton, Michigan 3 Sexton High, Lansing, Michigan 3 Lynne Prather Swarthmore High, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 1 Future Teachers Club 2,3,4 Smoke Signal 3 Chieftain News 4 SRA 3; Junior Play Cast 3 JETS 4 Yearbook 4 Carol Price Future Homemakers Club 1 Future Nurses Club 1,2, Pres. 3 SRA 1,2 Yearbook, Treas. 3, Editor 4 Chieftain News 4; Library 1,2 Honor Society 3,4; Junior Play Cast 3 Art Reese Futuro Farmers Club 1,2,3,4 Varsity Club 3,4 Basoball 1 Wrestling 3,4 Football 2,3,4 Keith Shaull Baseball 1 Wrestling 3,4 Future Farmers Club 1,2, Pres. 3,4 SRA 2 Margie Sheldon Future Teachers Club 3,4 Future Homemakers Club 1 Library Club 2, Pres. 3,4 JETS 4 Honor Society 4 Yearbook 3 Junior Play Cast 3 Sandi Shermer Yearbook 3 Okhicholiers 1 Vicky Shick Future Teachers Club 3, V. Pres. 4 Band 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,2 School Spirits Club 1,2, V. Pres. 3 Yearbook 3,4 Smoke Signal 3 Cheftain News 4; SRA 3 Junior Play Cast 3 Gil Smith Grand Lodge High, Grand Ledge, Michigan 1,2 Football 3.4 Wrostling 3 JETS 3,4; Band 3,4 Varsity Club 4 Pep Band 3,4 Harold Spross Projection Club 3 Class Treasurer 1,4 JETS 3 Yearbook 3 Karen Stefflro Yoarbook 3,4 Chorus 1 Business Club 3, V. Pres. 4 SRA 4 Bob Stetler Baseball 1 Football 3 Track 2,3,4 °rojection Club 4 Chuck Stoll Pattongill Junior High, Lansing, Michigan 1 Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4 Varsity Club 3,4; JETS 3,4 Honor Society 3,4 Class Secretary 3 Class President 4 Boys' State SRA 4 Gary Taber Band 1.2,3,4; Yearbook 2,3 JETS 3,4; Pep Bond 2,3,4 Football 1,2,4 Wrostling 3 Varsity Club 4 Dance Bond 2,3 Projection Club 4 Bill Tomlinson Future Farmers Club 2,3,4 Football 1,2,3 Casey Wagenvoord East Lansing High, East Lansing, Michigan 1 Junior Play Cast 3 Cross Country 3 Wrestling 3; Smoke Signal 3 Chieftain News 4 Yearbook 2,3.4 Nancy Weaver Lapeer High, Lapeer, Michigan 1 Bible Club 2,4, V. Pres. 3 Business Club 3,4 Ron Whitmore Band 1,2,3, Pres. 4 SRA 1,2,3, V. Pres. 4 Dance Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3,4 Football 1,2,3,4 School Spirits Club 2,3 Varsity Club 2,3, V.Pres. 4 Yearbook 4 Pat Zalewski Chorus 1 Okhicholiers 1 Class Secretary 2 SRA 1 Business Club 3, Pres. 4 Library 4 Junior Play Cast 3 Bob Zuver Football 1,2,3, Co-Copt. 4 Track 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3 Varsity Club 2,4, Treas. 3 Art Club 3,4, Band 1,2,3,4 SRA 4 School Spirits Club 2,3 Herbert Rickert Gale Stevens Northeast High, Midland, Michigan 1,2,3 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Football 1 Walt Schreiner Varsity Club 3,4 Lansing Trinity High, Lansing, Michigan JETS 3, V. Pres. 4 Chess Club 4 69 Mad scientist Double trouble!! Ching a chong Concentratin'? Missed again! - 72 Even a gentleman must blow his nose! What's so interestin'? Row 1: Rick Pruim, Sharon Bohstodt, Roberta Darragh, Gary Roberts. Row 2: Mr. Walbridge, Mrs. Byington, Mr. Richey. Juniors The 1960 Junior Class has achieved another fantastic goal. The class officers. President Rick Pruim, Vice-President Roberta Darragh, Secretary Sharon Bohstedt, and Treasurer Gary Roberts helped the class attain its goal. Our sponsors, Mrs. Byington, Mr- Richey, and Mr. Walbridge also advised us. Representing our class for SRA were Ann Grettenberger, Sandy Hulkonen, and Mary Wilkins. The juniors started the year with a bang-up dance. This was followed by a great turn-out in football. During this season we had the honor of winning first prize of all Homecoming floats. This boosted our morale and helped us to sponsor more dances, including the St. Patrick's Day Dance. To top off our year of glory was the Junior-Senior Prom, held for the first time on two consecutive nights. On the first night a dinner was held in the Steven T. Mason Cafeteria and attended by only juniors and seniors. The following night was dancing for seniors, juniors, and guests in the new gymnasium. We hope to accomplish as much and more in our great senior year. 73 Prom planning and hard work Kris Aifola Jerry Brinker Marion Coleman Paul Ashley John Brocci mt ) Lottie Crafton Gary Crandall Roberta Darragh Lee Docker Karen Bernor Sharon Bohstedt Martha Cardone Mary Cardone Jean Bredahl Alyin DeYoung Mardell Dietz Judy Donaldson Gerald Edgecomb Davo Ewing Carol Foote Jim Gober Tom Drops sr'ji Denny Emory Bob Dorn Pat Elmquest 74 helped prepare the Junior Class Doborah Hill Dianne Hodowaine Dale Hoke Ron Kelemen John Mitchell Davo Notion Pon Kfger Myrno Kleis Dawn Loudenslager Mike Luck Jim Oehmen Margaret Oja Tom Gunn Sandy Hulkonen Kathy Kutsea Janot Martin John Gustafson a Sharon Katalenich Largent Ann McNitf Cheryl Hamner Errol Kaufman Judy Lawrence 75 Joan Pamment for its last year at Okemos Kermif Shaull Lynn Sich Bethann Sims Kathy Wosko Barb Youngs Marlene Zoss SHUTTER SHY Diane Knowles Larry Quinlan Bob Yeoman Rick Pruim Bruce Reason Barb Reuffer Gary Roborts Gary Sawyer Laurel Snider Aldan Stampfly Jack Standen Carolyn Thiel Ruth Anne Thomas Ron Waltx 76 Row 1: Ann Smith, Bill Jones, Dave Halliday, Roger Stoll. Row 2: Mr. Swegles, Miss Schram, Mrs. Kluiber, Mr . Moses. Sophomores The Class of '61 is on its way up. With our sophomore year successfully drawing to a close, we are looking forward to being juniors. But the good times we have had this year will be missed by all. Our class has taken part in lots of school activities this year. Everyone pitched in on the construction of the Homecoming float. Though it didn't take a prize, we were proud of it, nonetheless- Our contributions to the Homecoming court were Sue Martin and Bill Martin (not related!). We made a good showing in sports this year, especially in football. A big percentage of the reserve championship team was made up of hard-hitting sophomore boys. I guess none us will quite forget the excitement and glamour of sponsoring our first formal — the annual Silver Bells dance. It looked as though the whole school turned out for the big nighty but we enjoyed the preparations almost as much as the dance itself. Of course it would have been almost impossible for us to organize or complete any of these activities if it hadn't been for the assistance and leadership of our class officers, sponsors, and representatives. Thanks go to Dave Halliday, our hard-working president; Roger Stoll, our competent vice-president; Ann Smith, our pretty secretary; and Bill Jones, our money-making treasurer. Another vote of gratitude goes to our class sponsors. Miss Schram, Mrs. Kluiber, Mrs. Moses, and Mr. Swegles, without whose help we certainly would have found ourselves lost in many matters. And of course a big chorus of thank-yous go to our SRA representatives Sue Martin, Carol Piper, and Dan Conklin. It is with regret that we see the close of a year that has meant so much excitement and growth for us all. 77 Class of 61 sponsored Silver Bells, Jim Barnard Toppor Coats Lynda Curtis Miko Cusick Bob Atwood Dave Cohon Darlene Dashner Watch thatl Jack Baldwin Jim Barlow Buzz Buzzoll Terry Cook Dan Conklin Barbara Delamarter Donald Dickinson Nancy Ferrar Ponny Emery John Gaa Pat Beach Corinno Corkroy Diano Diotz 78 Virginia Gates Doris Ginnow purchased long-awaited class rings, Susan Gray David Groh Dove Holliday Leslie Hart Bob Hatch Cathy Hawkins Mike Hilley Marsha Hodge Ruth Hoke Russ Horton Roy Hoskin Suo Hubbard Mortho Kenworthy Jackie King Carolyn Kinney Blaine Knowles Ron Koxma Ed Lantz Linda Marlatt Jerry Marshall Jon Marshall Mold it. Sue! 79 rated high academically, and Sue Martin Bill Martin Jim Moulton Mary Ann Moyer (ft J Doug Patterson Tom Power Sharon Prether vl John Meija John Ramiey Interesting? Dallas Murray Jon Newman Sue Pfeifer Carol Piper Ward Rathbone Sue Reed Tom Nothttine XTJ John Pound Jim Ronr Bevorly Richardson Carol Savage Denise Schreiner John Shick 80 Two heads are better than one. Bill Siebert Barbara Sillaway Jeanne Simmons expectantly awaited their junior year. Ann Smith Danny Soltow Cocilia Somars John Sowar Sally StoHIre Jim Stevens Roger Stoll Ann Stuckenberg Joy Thorn Nancy Turner Rick Turner Anno Unruh Mary Ann Wagner Mary Wagonvoord Dick Walker Bob Whito Dick Taber Bill Wight Jean Standen JoAnne Thomas Bill Voss Shuttor Shy Dan Hickey Sharon Hughe Nancy loiter Mike Rynas Susan Smith Friend ?? 81 Must bo a girl around? Row 1: Toni Paterson, Siri Cloy, Linda Miller, Chuck Gifford. Row 2: Mrs. Kent, Mrs. McGowan, Mrs. Wilzer, Mr. Ekstrom. Freshmen The Class of '62 has the distinction of being the largest entering class in the history of Okemos — 127 students. President Toni Peterson, Vice-President Siri Clay, Secretary Linda Miller, and Treasurer Chuck Gifford very capably directed the affairs of the class. In SRA we were represented by Dave Young, Sally Woolner, and Mary Beth Taylor. Our thanks go to Mr. Ekstrom, Mrs Wilzer, Mrs. Kent, and Mrs. McGowan for their help in sponsoring us. Our proud entry, a float with the theme Our Game's Wrapped Up With Scotch Tape , won third place in the Homecoming parade. We were equally proud of Judy Byington and Dave Hatch, our representatives in the Queen's and King's courts. Marilyn Stratton and Sharon Ingersoll contributed their fine talents to the reserve cheerleading squad. The freshmen teams in football and basketball show great promise for providing valuable varsity material. We completed our year by sponsoring a dance for the seniors — one at which everyone had a wonderful time. We feel that the year has progressed very successfully, and we are looking forward to our three remaining years at Okemos High School. 83 Largest entering class is initiated Russ Aaron Barbio Adarm Barbara Ball Jon Bartow Sharon Brown Geno Brownfield Bruce Campbell Karen Chenoy Walter Cornell Susie Curtiss John Airola Mary Alamazon Jill Axlino Vicki Backus Larry Best Bob Boykin Sandy Brauer Bob Breckenfeld Marleno Burch Rose Ella Burko Sally Burkloy Judy Byington Cheryl Chiesa Tom Clark Slri Clay Stanley Conroy Bob Dclind John DoYoung Clyde Donaldson Bill Dunkel John Eborly Rodnoy Ellison Cheryl Fronch Patty Furgala Chuck Gifford Carolyn Griggs Lloyd Grobo Margot Grovos 84 into high school by attending Mark Hadley Ron Hansen Sue Harris James Harvey Dave Hatch Harry Hayden Jerry Hunt Sharon Ingorsoll Pat Isenhath Judy Johnson Susan Jones Nancy Kaiser Karen Kaltenegger Judi Keller David Kleis Vicki Koo Jeanette Kreider Davo Krider Bernie Marcussen Duffy Martin Linda Miller Winnie Miller Howard Murphy James Nash 85 dances and athletic events Dan ftahfeldt Jessie Riggs Simmons • mi Charles Vestal Danny Wilkins Pam Wright Vernon Stohman Vernor Vingo John Williams Sharon Wright Jane Rons Ron Roberts Diane Smithcors Marilyn Stratton Terry Wollin Joan Reynolds Guy Sobor Mary Both Taylor Tom Wheoker Dave Young Bob Youngs Jim Rhodes Rich Schiff Kathy Solomon David VanKolvering Dave Whitmore Sally Richards Ron Simmons Melvin Sprout Jim Vawter Ken Whitmyer Shutter.Shy Richard Dorn Jim Greer Nonie Havens Gary Morehouse Jim Pond Gary Preston Judy Rehklau John Romwalter Larry Sich Don Stevens 86 Eighth graders bid good-bye to Alieo Alden Nancy Adams Janet Adler Sylvia Andrus Patricia Ballard Kenny Barnard Karl Boedecker Ann Blomquist n Chris Coburn Karen Cartor Alan Cooper Marcia Corkroy Sally Crafton Bonnie Baylee Tom Beaman Howard Belknap Noncy Bohstedt Roxanne Boykin Judy Brinker Bonnie Cutlor Jim Darragh Jean Docker Michael Denny Janot Donny Susie Dodgo Norman bberly Paul Edwards Jim Eichmeior 87 Ok emos Junior High and stand Nancy Ellison Gale Grobe Bill Hicks Madelyn Kornmeyer Bill McDowell Bobbie English David Federou Katie Johnson Mark Johnson David Krause Darlene largent Dione McFarren Mike MeNilt Nancy Miller Rebecca Miller Norma Miller Bruce Gardner Marilyn Gibler Clarence Griggs Wendy Hamner Charles Haynes Chris Heim Bill Hoskin Marilyn Hotaling Dick Johnson Eric Keltv Dick Kiaor Stanley Kleis Dorthy Leu Randy Martin Bill McCloud 88 on the threshold of high school. Stove Mitchell Clifford Olitrom Corol Peterson Betty Ann Schultz Deborah Moore Jack Parisian Steve Pfeifer Raymond Seeley Suzanne Moray Ann Moulton Bill Nothstine Roger Pavlik Sandy Paynter Don Pa'khurst Sharon Piper Dennis Pomrankey Melinda Rhodes Sam Robey Nancy Sproul Tom Tunks Nancy Woss Jill Ralston Dick Robinson David Skinner Georgia Turner A Walt Willett Jeon Oberlin Phil Pearce Terry Redman Phyllis Rutter Jeanann Somers Doug Yeoman 89 Seventh graders Both Adams Bob Alamazon Anita Andorson Dick Blakosloe Jane Boerner Yvonne Baum Connio Buchanan Kris Buehler Joyco Cannon Gary Courtright Paul Crandtll Anne Dahnko Don Fox John Furgala Chuck Gao Tom Gulliford Ruth Ann Hadley Erna Hassell future Mike Cole Gail DeVries Charles Grettenberger Conny Hawkins 90 prepare for 15? Rodney Anderson George Barber Ron Davis Gail Brinkert 4 tS' Mike doMartelly I Martin Havens Cary Hawkins Barbara Bartlett years in high school by studying Janii Hoiier Carol Hickling Miko Jonei CerrY Koluih Karolyn Kennedy Jerry King Donna McDonald Fred McGlone Sue Millar Lyle Mund Ann Nimphia Pool Novak Kathlaan Hlllay Pamala Hinman Mary Hulkonen Linda Johnion Nancy Katalenich Eric Keesler Erin Kaailar Jackie Kalaman Jim King Janice Kleie Diana Laitala Rogar Link Vicki McGowan Clinton Meadows Greg Millar Jim Millar Larry Murphy Mike Murphy Pamela Nagle Jeff Nieland John Overhouse Andrea Pavlik Marilou Peterson Vickie Pearce 91 social studies, mathematics, and science. 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