Paw Paw High School - Wappaw Yearbook (Paw Paw, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1954 volume:

wappaw 1954 TSO GUI2 IGWH WG OEOICAIE UWIS WADDAW 11' Mix 9 f wmlnlstlzatlon Left to right: W. Riedl, Trusteeg W. Baxter, Trusteeg A. Murch, Trusteeg H. Bush, Secretaryg D. Anderson, President. Left to right: R. G. Oas, Junior High Principalg Hugh G. Archer Superintendent of Schoolsg Maurice M. Gillender. Senior High Principal. Above: Miss Elisabeth McQuigg Mrs Mrs Mrs Second Grade Louise Meyers First Grade Laura VenDyke Second Grade Ruth Smythe Fourth Grade SCNOLARSHW 5 3 bf' Q, 5 N, ,f Above: Mrs. Margaret Ford Fifth and Sixth Grades Miss Josephine Nicolette Sixth Grade Mrs. Maxine Gosline Fifth Grade Below: Mrs. Durette Nestor Principe1's Secretary Below: Miss Miss Miss Miss Marcia Shane Third Grade Arlene E. Hollinger Special Education Marguerite Kriesel Kindergarten Laura Jones First Grade C' L1 R? , wsiwei 'af - A io f ' wx --x 1135 ll Above: Mr. Robert H. Lundy General Education Miss Gwendolyn Frccr Speech and English Mrs. Rosalie P. Fraser Librarian Above: Mr. Carl V. Lindeman Industrial Arts Miss Marion Spalding Girls' Physical Education Mr. Robert R. McEmber Instrumental Music Below: Mr. Arthur E. Michmerhuizen Senior High Social Science Miss Eulalia Toms Homemaking Miss Jean R. Vis General Education Below: Mins Ruth Y. Kirby Latin and Spanish Mr. Wayne Falan Athletic Director Coach Boys' Physical Education Mr. Willard Hahnenberg Senior High Vocal Music, English, and Instrumental Lessono Not pictured: Mr. Charles Reed United States History, Chemistry, General Science Below: Mrs. Hilda H. Oster Senior High Mathematics Below: Mr. William Campbell Junior High Mathematics Assistant Coach Mrs. Geraldine Ortaggio Business Studies Mr. Bryan Emmert Junior High Social Studies and Audio Visual Education You sure can 9 P51995 Above: Mrs. Edith Carlson Beals Elementary and Junior High School Vocal Music Mrs. Maude Arthur Junior High Mathematics and Testing Mr. Stanley K. S. Phillips Art Above: Mr. Vincent M. McGugan Junior and Senior High English Miss Ruth Boot Coordinator of Guidance Mr. Edwin O. Vaughn Biology, Chemistry, Physics K X A Y W X Xp x U ,,,. M' ,, W -' ' W. wssrnuf'7.ffx H., kv LEW K ' :.:-Q V' :K A ,N f u .... , 3, V Vf, ,... . . W.. , M'-4., -- , ,,,.:,, Z ,, A ,...,,.,., :,, 'lx A :MH Q 4:0-Lv .Q N., . ' 1,'?'IQ,I. if if K- ,.s ,,..,, RK, A .. -,QQ 53,5 ' - Mflfii' A A lTgE,'jf',3 ,,. ww .-4,5 xv-iw-. in ' 'W ,K if Z-'Ci , f2?'f'55fkf Y U Y Sa. . ' 'Q in fu 4,4 4384 ff Kg' Q Charles Hawley Billy Henson Donnalu Hess Mary Hogue Kay Jennings Rosemary Krumrei Lawrence Larson Frank Lula Richard Lula Mary Mandigo Nora Marr Joyce Masten Ruth McDaniel Linda McGuire Kaye Mikle Charles Moore Violet Oswalt Charmaine Reschner Charles Richardson Clark Rieck Alice Ritsema Sharon Rivette Betty Root Richard Russell Nancy Scott Patty sirrine Lois Ayers David Ampey Barbara Brynelsen Leland Cook Vincent Counterman Ralph Cutler Harvey Deal Bill Douglas Fred Dunlap Dolores Farrow George Farster Rosetta Flick James Foster gZ:QdHE:Tgted Thomas Smith Drucilla Plank Dudley Johnson Stacy Thompson Dolores Plug Kathryn Krumrei Fred wenz Ricnmond Rix Don LaRue Nancy Willard Billy Sirrine Jerry Wilson Lois Soule Sandra Maxam Malcolm McLellan ora Martin Noreen Terrell Janet Quigno Gwendolyn Ross Reuben Smith Clayton Pearce David Ross Patricia Spiech Ann Starr Marlow Terry Paul Thoms Dorothy Weinhart Elvin Adams Beverly Ballance Bob Barnes Tom Barnes Charles Belanger Judith Brockway Ruth Brown Claudette Chocola Diane Cole Bill Cooper Bill Schmidt Vernon Tinker Elaine Turas Francele Adduci Verne Branch LeRoy Castle Ray Cutler Ben Demereck I I2 A 6 Shirley Daines Robert Dudle Kenneth Edlund B111 Fisk Marilyn Ford Kenny Goodenough Diane Hoger Alice Jordan Mary Murch Robert Palmer Robert Pressey Bill Redman Charlotte Reita Sharon Riecks Kathleen Sample George Starks Margaret Stimac Rodney Glidden Carol Henson James Holcomb Dortha Lipp Alan Mumbrue JoAnn Palmer Andrew Pelt James Prawat Donald Price Jack Livingston Michael Hartman Robert Hindenach Lillian Hoffman Patricia Hoger Steve Holcomb Tyrrell Hughes Richard Husband John Hrycko Beverly Jacobs Bonnie Jenkins Chad Johnson Kenneth Judd Norman Karlberg Margaret Kendall James LaVanway Judy Leslie Eugene Lewis Lawrence Burns Ed Buskirk Nancy Byers Barbara Carlson Larry Coleman Larry Conolly Elizabeth Coombs Wynell Harris Diana Baines John Demerick Virginia Verkonski Ellen Vukorpa Alvin West Duane Willett Laurel Willsea Thomas Zikan Roger Midling Michael Miller Joseph Minarovic Mary Mumford Richard Mundo Norman Nevmlan Judith Novas Jerry Cwens Paul Palmer Willard Poulin Wendy Riedl Robert Roat Richard Schallhern Jacqueline Ambs Beverly Ampey Reta Ampey Roger Baker Judy Bell Allan Benwire David Berner Richard Bonarski Susan Bowers Judy Bowser Ralph Birdsell Bill Bradley Mike Breitenbach Linda Fisk Fred Fitczyk Marilyn Goens Roger Goens Richard Scotese Geraldine Seabury Joyce Serbenski UTESDIAH UQOUDG 447 NWN if Af! E i sf ,,,.--J- ' 'I V , mi' Qi ' ' Third row: D. Roger, B. Young, D. Paul, T. Bessey, C. Lange1've1c1. B. Hend- erson, L. Baker. Second row: M. Pugsley, J. Webb. S. Swinflsll, J- Hoser S. Burger, J. Hartman, Miss Freer. First row: B. Meyers, S. Cole, P- Blakeman, J. TenHouten, G. Barnes, G. Miller. The high-light of the year for Thespian Troupe 47-VI was the presentation of the play, QE!-22323 by Thornton Wilder. Other activities included e banquet at which new members were officieny initiated, and several theatre trips to Kalamazoo. President: Jacqueline TenHouten Secretary-Treasurer: Gene Miller Vice President: Phyllis Blakeman Clerk: Georgia Barnes C0mE OVER IO OUI2 HOUSE Presented by the Junior Class on March 27 and 28, 1953, this light, fanciful comedy was directed by dramatics teacher, Miss Gwendolyn Freer. The cast included Carl Silas, Larry Baker, Bruce Henderson, David Hoger, Bill Young, Tom Bessey, Dick Paul, Gene Miller, Joanna Webb, Phyllis Blakenan, Judy Hartman, Susan Swindell, Sharon Cole, Martha Pugsley, Susan Burger, Barbara Meyer, Carol Poulin, and Carol Leslie, Assistant directors were Georgia Barnes and Jacque Hoger, and Charles Langerveld served as the stage manager. 5 owe town On November 13 and lb, 1953, the National Thespians presented QQ Town by Thornton Wilder. Under the able direction of Miss Freer, the members of the cast gave a grand performance to an enthusiastic audience. N IIOCTSBAU Row 3. J. Coleman, B. Goens, T. Waters, J. Owens, W. Ampey, C. Silas, J. Abnet, G. Seeley, E. Buskirk, D. Ampey, N. Newman, D. lamb, D. Soules, A. McMacken. Row 2. W. Campbell, D. Spade, G. Blakeman, G. Kolosar, L. Rivette, R. Compton, B. Kruse, G. Castle, J. Wragg, C. White, N. Green G. Thomas, B. Root. Row l. G. Barkovich, T. Bessey, F. Walters, D. Hoger, J. Goviee, C. Silas D. Dage, G. Miller, B. Ewert. Despite the loss of veterans from last year's fine football team , the 1953 squad had a remarkable season of six wins and three losses which earn- ed them third place in the rugged K. V. A. League, only one-half game be- hind the second place winner. Determination combined with excellent teamwork proved to be the success formula for the 1953 football squad, 'E 7' , if va W',g'Tx M ' -I af' ,L, 1 k 1 it Hg? iq Q TQAQK' .ax 1 L! , kr Q Q ' E i 'W 6 ., 3 jr X- W 4 'K - y ' Q 'I f f , 4 A ' R ww, , 63' A 99 A -if 1 ' W wi R 3 Q ' ' 5 1 i l Q A 5 eh viii 3- f X ,J 7 i J. G-Q .-V W, 5' v E -5 I :ff 93 be W nn A K M, , X , Y homecommo queen Martha Pugsley, with members of her court, reigned over homecom- ing activities on October 30. A parade, led by the band and including floats from all grades and organizations of the High School, was a feature of the afternoon, and ended with a pep session on South Kalamazoo Street. Between halves of the football game between the Redskins and thc Vicks- burg Bulldogs that evening, Queen Martha was crowned by Rr. Hugh G. Archer. A dance, to which alumni were invited, followed the game and ended the homecoming festivities. CHM R X g at .lf ,.....Q--... -- 'f ba Q. M Q We A 4, ' f' i J, I V7 iv ' A , 1 : ,, f t. R33 W V -..g ,,1 'V 1 j f .fl S A1 5 K W. ,W,,x N- . L f Tx X - . 4 mv R? 5. 'XY -igwnv KW .J I v .Hi 4: fir STUDENTS COUHCII Standing: D- SPSLIYQS. S. Overhuel, B. Dorstewitz, H. Aresux, B. Hend.S1'SOI1- Seated: M' Pugsleyf T. Bessey. J. Hager, R. Lanphear. The two big events of the year sponsored by the Student Council were Homecoming and the Christmas Dance. The Homecoming parade on October 30 was one of the best in several years, as was the dance after the game. For the Christmas party, the Council tried something new and held the Snowflake Frolic in the Study Hall which was cleverly decorated for the occasion with a Christmas tree and snow man. President Tom Bessey Vice President Martha Pugsley Secretary-Treasurer Jacque Hoger iv! Nf 11 lg, fy? 9 Egg 4pm -2-:xi igmmgf 6 K Zn W I H wr ivy! 1 Si. H753 P 'k- Earl Agate Helen Areaux Carol Bessey Eddie Beutler Gordon Blakeman Russell Boley Lenora Boyne Bill Brynelsen Janet Burns Lillian Cesokas John Coleman Mildred Compton LeMc1ne Curtis Deloris Davis Robert DePierre Georgiana Dimas Bonnie Douglas Kay Ewert Susan Farrington Buz Fender Eloise Glidden Yvonne Goodrich Nick Green Eh I2 A E Barbara Zikan Georgia Schmidt Tom Anson Marvin Scruggs Walter Coombs Marcia Shaffer Royal Haefner Donald Moon 17211195 Hieley George Hatrick Loretta Moore Thomas Hood Bill Hess Adele Mumford Lewis Johnson o' 5 Jacqueline Johnson Ronald Klazura Martha Kendall Constance Lambert Carolyn Landers Cornelia Lozansne Alan McDaniel John McGuire Allen McMachen James McNel1is Irene Meabon Sharon Mikle Daniel Wojciechowski Glenda Wolf Sharon Wolf Elden Sample Robert Mock Eugene Sherrod Gilbert Seeley Clare Silas Ruth Skibbe Harold Snellgrose Richard Spayde Judy Stanis Charles Stearns Gregory Tirlich Lillian Tyler David Walker Tom waters Carol Nardielle William Outman Linda Pearce Robert Redman Martin Reschner Bernard Ross Geraldine Ziegler Bert Kruse Gladys Kruta Rosemarie Labadie Suzanne Larson David Lamb LeRoy Lesser Delphine Lula Fred Lula Linda Longcore Betty McKinley Richard McNellis Betty Marr Betty Martin Madelyn Masten Jerry Abnet Jerry Sackett Hugh Maxam Ronnie Adams Robert Seeley Coleman Mock John Adriance Donald Sirrine Susan Overheul Keith Huey Virginia Roberts Dean Soule RObeFt3 GOSHS Claudette Szafranowski Ruth Goodenough Edwin Thomas Eleanor Gronau Garry Thomas Joapna Platek Elaine Pedersen Gloria Gyarmathy ...l Charlotte Hose Margaret Harris Lynn Rivette Sharon Rumsey Robert Trafford Audrey Venckus Gloria Verkonski Hale Whisler Clifford White James Wragg Jim Bowser Kay Rix Anita St. Pierre nth Don Ampey Wilbur Ampey Marilyn Beattie Bill Belen Linda Benson Russell Boley Edward Bradley Reuben Calow Faye Campbell Gordon Castle Ronald Compton Jerry Coombs Phillip Curtis Bill Dorstewitz Lenore Feige Ted Felcyn Jacob Frego Marian Huey Sandra Johnson Emogene Jordan Lucille Kately Carol Klazura George Kolosar Jim Kowalski Dorothy Powell Mary Reed George Richmond chem C With a membership of ninety,the High School Choir has done a fine sea- son's work. The first performance of the group was a guest appearance at Lawton High School early in the year. The choir presented a Thanksgiving program before a student assembly on November 25, and gave the traditional Christmas program on Wednesday evening, December 16, in the High School Auditorium. The group took part in the Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival on April 29 in Kalamazoo,and also gave a fine performance at the annual Spring Concert. Choir Council: President: Gil Seeley Librarian: Phyllis Blakeman Vice President: Pat McNellis Gown Custodian: Barbara Meyer Secretary-Treasurer: Judy Hartman General Manager: Joe Govia ? w 1 5 ,Q 'A' 5, S' 94 'E C, iz 'QW 'Ei ish aw CONCERTS BANG Each year many students try out for the Paw Paw Bands. Approximately 85 are selected to play in the Symphonic Concert Band. These successful students study band music with regular professional routine. The organi- zation is composed of selected musicians whose main purpose is to study and perform the highest forms of music, and to give members contact with a large amount of the best music as a part of the educational program. The Symphonic Band has won acclaim throughout the area for its annual Band Show' and Pop Concerts. During 1953+ the Tri-Cities Concert Series continued to gain in popularity. Outstanding guest conductors were secured for these traditional events. A Spring Band Tour climaxed a successfulyear. Since its founding, the Symphonic Band has continually risen to take its place as one of the finest organizations of its kind. It is looked up- on with pride by the school, the community. and each band member. DANCE BANG Second row: J. Layenway, B. Outman, F. Walters, Mr. McEmber, L. Kately, J. Murch. First row: T. Bessey, C. Hose, M. Masten, R. Lanphear, R. Husband. 'The Modernairss', popular dance band composed of high school students and directed by Mr. Robert McEmber, made several appearances at school b mw tions during the year. Their first appearance was at the Homecoming Dance on October 30. Again on December 12, they performed at the 'Snowflake Frolion, the annual Christmas party. l' .2 BANG AHC CHOIR Y- x 'Y featunes latm cluB Second row: R. Mock, G. Blakeman, B. Hess, D. Walker, G. Seeley, S. Paulus M. McNe1lis. First row: C. Lambert, D. Davis, M. Sheffer, M. Kendall, A. Mumford. G. Demis, G. Ziegler, L. Moore. Seated: Miss Kirby, S. Fandngtan L. Pearce, T. Hood, L. Cesokas. The Latin Club of Paw Paw High School was organized in October. The purpose of the club is to encourage the study of Latin and to sup- port other worthy activities of the school and the community. First year Latin students were initiated as members during the second semester. A bigger and more beautiful Roman banquet was the main project of the year. President: Tom Hood Secretary: Linda Pearce Vice President: Lillian Cesokas Treasurer: Susan Farrington Futuna fanmens of amemca I L,ll Q... '13, Paw Paw Chapter ll-9 of the Future Farmers of America is a branch of the national organization. It is a club of boys with a genuine interest in agriculture. Activities during the year have included field trips to study various phases of farming, planting and caring for shrubbery, and sponsoring the regional F. F. A. contest on March 2. gi .'g3 -'.--V'1 ie President George Barkovicb. e ,V, vice President ma McKee , Secretary Ron Compton ,,, L 5 Treasurer Glen Belanga, - V: Reporter Ed Bradley .glrez d: l Watch Dog Don Ampey jii lfrl t V t e fx i n AH ba ' KV Nts J V' Q. 'li' Vi mm I 5 B A . S G B A Standing: J. Webb, R. Bukovac, P. Blakeman, A. Stoughton. Seated: J. Schrump, E. Vukorpa, M. Edlund. Stgnding: J. Webb, E. Taylor, R. Bukovac, S. Cole. Seated: J. Schrump, E. Vukorpa, M. Edlund, A. Kubian, J. Whitwore V O G B A I J Ds x X xx BASKGIZBAU Standing: L. Rivette, E. Bradley, B. Seeley, J. Abnet, B. Kruse, D. Ampey, J. Wragg. Seated: B. Henderson, D. Hager, C. Silas, J. Govia, G. Miller, Coach Wayne Falan. The Reisxins turned out a very successful year in basxetball. They lost their season opener to Mattawan, then won fourteen games for 2 winning mzeak which was abruptly ended by St. Augustine in the district tournament. Paw Paw won the K. V. A. Tournament st Vicksburg, received the league trophy at the close of the season, and was honored by the presentation of a plaque by the Kalamazoo Gazette for top ranking among twenty-one Class C teams in the area. Three senior players- Joe Goveia, Dave Hoger, and Gene Miller- made the all K. V. A. nomination. They, with Bruce Henderson and Carl Silas, will be missed by next year's squad. i . W 5.0 V mVm 5 W Siifk It Q 'W M.. . H fi? XX J new g my if 7U'GmX :- 0 6 f V4 V J X...- XA-1Lf ye: 1 fig, XZ? Lf Y 4 ua Jbllhlvk-2 cuss offlcens SR David Hoger Carl Silas President Vice President Miss Freer Mr. Mc Gugan Adviggf Advisor Ruby Bukovac JOBTIHH Webb Treasurer 5eC1'eta1'ZY i S 3 k nOh, yeah?H Murray enthusiasts. Edna May Taylor, Hwhen she says she will, she willg you can depend on it. When she says she won't, she won't, and that's the end of i,t.ll ..makin'hamburgs...that hair maroon jacket. cut...Billy Boy. Alice Kubian, MAIN HIT life is worthwhile, meet it with a smile.H Love of dancing...shoulder bag.. darling brothers Leaves her latest dance steps to future Arthur In twenty years.. head of Sardinpj Inc Noiway Leaves her position at the bass drum to Jim Higley In twenty years.. cans UKetmuspicionH, the UAll-in One? place.n Judith Hartman, HJudeN UA winning way, attractive iace, ambition fitting her for any Love of Italians...clarinet...sweet disposition blond hair...cleaning Hhypon needles blushes UHow about a lap around the track I She leaves for Michigan State and her test tubes In twenty years.. Miss America of 1960 Thomas Bessey, HTomH HWhat! No girls in heaven? Just leave me here.H Four wheel drive...any Crystal Flash stamp missinp Tom?...going steady... Leaves his first chair trombone to Mike Hartman. In twenty years.. number one debater for the Republican Party. C if Joseph Goveia, NJoeu HA rare combination, so we've heard tell- A very good scholar and athlete as well.H huge frame...good sportsmanship...sense of humor... 'long distance...Gobles 7 F lMn...green Studebaker... Leaves his temper to anyone who wants it. Any offers? In twenty years- Einstein's sidekick. Jacqueline Ten Houten, nJackn nListen to her for one Glen hour and you'll laugh for two.H Texas drawl...cowboy boots...love of horses...books. car...Lawton...teapots...her dandy jokes... Leaves her wisemcracks and good jokes to Ed. Buskirk. In twenty years.. Chief Bookie at Churchill Downs. Georgia Barnes, HGeorgeH HA peppy girl with blue eyes, a personality twice her size.n How that girl can talk..TDon't worry, baby, it'll be alrightT..HLight and Brightu ..... Leaves her well beaten path to Western to anyone who can bum a ride. In twenty years..international hostess, with the'mostest on the ball. Belanga, . . HMen of few words are good men.H Where's your class ring. Curly? . . clean that windshield well . . noisy black Ford. Leaves his astounding ability in government class to Jim Wragg. In twenty years . . world's greatest news commen- tator. Marlene Edlund, HThere's a little bit of bad in every good little girl.H Pretty blonde hair...athletic ability...how about that dandy truck...what a driver!...friendly... Hnumber pleasen. Leaves her love for Chicago to Lucille Kately. In twenty years.. permanent chaperone for Senior trips of future Paw Paw students. Carl Silas, HSiH HGirls, he's not shy, take a look and give a sigh.H 6'5H....curly hair...deer... Model A car...football... basket-ball...always ready to help...wiggle your ears... Leaves his ability to serve punch at dances to Fred Lula. In twenty years.. Head clown on Big Top. a Gene Miller, UNO sinner and no saint perhaps, but, well, the very best of chaps.H Sports...friendly...good looks...tall...smart... mind of his own... Leaves his small parts in the plays to Hale Whisler. In twenty years.. weight lifter for Barnum Bailey Circus. Joanna Webb, HJOU HPeaceful, thoughtful, resigned, 2 always modest, sweet, and kind.n Drums...sweet...likeable...athlete...clothes. Leaves her place in the band to Jim Higley. In twenty years.. President of the world's MH Clubs. E Bruce Henderson HBonesH HSuch men as he cause of women each other.n In twenty years.. Africa's Hbiggestu Martha Pugsley, HLife without mischief is no fun.U Bluengrey skirt...dreams...job at record shop... uThat's coolU...Western...HWho's up there, Martha?H She leaves her third hour trips to Kay and Anita. In twenty years.. National Woman Golf Champion. f-., x 4 xp wwx Ruby Bukovac, HThe more of her you know the will grow.H A very sweet gal...Girls' State...class willing worker... Leaves her ability to keep her own class Lenore Feige. In twenty years.. runs roller coaster at Stephen Paulus, HSteveH HOne who is willing to do what must be done.H Languages...farm...truck...band.. Leaves his cornet to a deserving Junior. In twenty years .. Language interpreter for U.N. are the hating Oldsmobile...down by the riverside CPawPaw River, that isl...good natured...smooth dresser...where's your glasses...guns... Leaves his ways with the women to Dick Spayde. game hunter. fonder you officer... ring to Coney Island William Young, nBillH HI don't let my studies inter- 3 Charles Langerveld, HChuckH HAll great men are dead and I don't feel well.H Sunny disposition C?J...taxi service...whats that on your ear, Chuck?...beard...easy on the punch.. liquid, that is... Leaves Miss Freer a bottle of brown dye to cover all the gray hairs he caused. In twenty years.. arguer against anything anyone else is in favor of. Susan Swindell, nCassH uI'd rather be little and shine, than be large and cast a shadow.H Blue Chevy car...scatter brain...Tweed perfume... good dancer...collection of class rings...short hair She leaves her inability to understand jokes to Sue Johnson. In twenty years... head tennis coach at University of Michigan. Patricia McNellis, HPatu HI need no ship to cross the tide of success.H Friends...winning ways...books...hours of study...smile ...telephone office... Leaves her knowledge of English to anyone who will sit and listen. In twenty years - business manager at Macy's Store. fere with my education.H Olds...Japanesef?D...black curly hair...abi1ity to get into mischief...Mr. Stavinski... leaves his government and physics books to Reuben Calow - HMBke better use of them than I did.H In twenty years.. official interpreter for the Japanese Embassy. Phyllis Blakeman, nPhyln nShe turns her back on boys and then turns around backward.n Short hair...boy troubles...clothes...corny jokes... nCome on, you guysu ,... Leaves her ability to collect brownie points to Carole Nardielle. In twenty years.. president of the Lonely Hearts Club. K Susan Burger, nClemH HAS quiet and inconspicuous as a World War.H Love of cashmere...'53 Mercury...How's the transmission...men1!...nFifty cents worth of gas, please.H Leaves for Northwestern to acquire more knowledge. In twenty years.. Tunes and dusts pianos in Barbara Meyer, nBarbieH HIn each cheek appears a pretty dimple.H Diamond...office practice...Kalamazoo...Chevie... Meyer's Dry Goods... Leaves for Kalamazoo...Here I come, Bill. In twenty years.. works in pineapple cannery in Hawaii. Lawrence Baker, HLarryn . . HI like work. It fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.H Blue convertible . . green shirt and blue pants . . Oh, no! . . . blushes easily . . nWhere's the lawn - mower, Lar?u Leaves his delightful hours of working in his father's grocery store to Gordon Blakeman. In 20 years - will be running for governor on the Prohibition ticket. Carnegie Hall. E Q 3 E' Jacquelyn Hoger, HJacqueH HEvery one has her faults and being nice is hers.n Nice smile...steno notebook...hair styles...always happy... Leaves her sunny disposition to Sandy Johnson. In twenty years.. hair stylist for M.G.M. Q 5 5 Glenn Gustafson, HGusM HBeware, even yet I may do ? is something sensational.u 2 Glasses...brain...Plymouth...quiet ways...a - g really swell guy... ' Leaves his mathematical ability to Reuben Calow. 1 In twenty years- physics teacher at Paw Paw. 2 Evelyn Vukorpa, HEVN nGood-natured and full of fun - one who's liked by every one.H athletic...always smiling...Gene...red bathing suit...nHow about that picture?H... I Leaves her saxophone to Wendy Riedl, In twenty years.. teaches phys. ed. at Paw Paw. Ruth Lanphear, HRuthien HA woman always has the last 3 word . H Her sweaters...typing room...giggling...temper, I temper! Leaves her gift of gab to Judy Bell. Q In twenty years.. Tony Curtis' private secretary. 5 x gl J. .XL 1 Xa XR X Judith Murch, nJudyn HMay she never change, except her name.n Baton...musical ability...Spanish...black hair... Michigan State... Leaves her perfect ways and manners to Linda Pearce. In twenty years .. model for Powers. Richard Paul, HDickieN HFrom little sparks burst a mighty flame.H UW 8 L M KH...generous...book of matches... Phillips 66...Frank Smith...radio H A M He leaves his copy of the Universal Code of Military Justice to Gene Sherrod. In twenty years... head phone tapper for F.B.I. Frank Wayne Walters, HFrankieH uDon't take life too seriously. You'll never get out of it alivelu Cornet...turning cars over...crew cut...muscles... Leaves his sophomore girl to walk to Band by herself for the next two years. In twenty years.. directs his own dance band Frankie's Fearsome Five. Susan Wilson nHelpfulness is her second nature.n Always neat...sweet disposition...her boy friend... earrings... Leaves her friendly ways to Loretta Moore. In twenty years.. dietician at the Waldorf - Astoria. Carol Poulin, HThe world's no better if we worry life's no longer if we hurry.H glasses...boy's ring...Government. Leaves for Western! In twenty years.. department store detective Carol Leslie, HShe's a happy little country girl.H Scads of books...alto voice...sewing machine... cook book...Hwouldn't be surprised? Leaves, but her sisters will carry on her shy ways. In twenty years.. missionary to the long lost Aborigines. Mary Caroline Taylor, nMaryH HI am a woman - when I think, I must speak. Long hair...glasses...writing poetry...language classes...oh, Dick...green Ford...plaid coat... Leaves her curls to Diana Daines. In twenty years.. columnist for Paw Paw's Daily Journal, her latest article entitled HHow to Get Along With Your Bigf?D Sister.H Betty Pedersen HVisible red hair but where's the temper?n absences...neat...man-hater...likes government? Leaves - Who know's where? Not us! In twenty years.. first woman candidate for president. David Hoger, nDaveH HI'm willing to be convinced, but find the one who can convince me.u Athletic...Stubbornf..M.S.C....deer hunting...a heck of a nice guy...him we like.u. Leaves his ability to argue with the teachers to Clifford White. In twenty years.. Watch out, Hoover..Dave's after your position in the F.B.I. Sharon Cole, HThoughtful and resigned - modest, sweet and kind.n work at Parkway...nCatsup with the french fries, pleasen...Ken...volley-ball...typing Leaves her love of Mattawan to - on second thought, who would accept it? In twenty years.. business manager for Freer Productions, Incorporated. Shirley Monroe, HShirlu HOn her third finger there is a sparkle.H Muscles...sweet...small...Ford cars...Spanish...blue skirt...hope chest...uNumber, pleaseH.... Leaves to set up housekeeping. In twenty years.. ballet star in the production Red Shoes. George Barkovich, . . nBe quiet and be safe.U He's learning fast . . . his numbers . football, that is. Leaves his F. F. A. jacket to Jim Bowser. In twenty years . . President of Almena Agricultural School for Girls. Jeanne Schrump, HJeanH HNot too serious, not too gay, but she has a pleasing way.n Clarinet.. muscles.. athlete...telephone office... blond hair. Leaves her seat in bookkeeping to some willing Junior. In twenty years.. Star for Women's Pro Basketball Team. Richard Dage, HDickH HI don't mind coming to school. but the bells keep me awake.H Tall and big...easy going...well liked...trumpet trio...3 Jacks...HKnow what I meanln. ' Leaves to find a better place to sleep. In twenty years.. professor of meteorology at the State University. Edward McKee, HEGH HI'm not as bashful as I look.H F.F.A. jacket...his Soph. girl...good looks...shy ways his car ..... Leaves his shy glances at girls to Jerry Abnet. In twenty years.. plays the part of Frankenstein. Wanda Skibbe, nLife's short and so am I.H Blond hair...shortness...journalism...Chevie convertibles.. trips to Watervliet...working at laundry... Leaves her love of basket ball to Sharon Wolf. In twenty years.. Bag pipe instructor at the University of Scotland. NN Alice Faye Stoughton, Alice HA little shy perhaps, but not too shy to be friendly.U Red hair...blush...long walks home...work at Dillons' Leaves her abundance of freckles to Linda Fisk. In twenty years.. author of best seller, HHow to Jerk Sodas in Three Easy Lessons.U daring mind.M How many days till graduation?...convertible... work at Parkway...likeable... Leaves gladly! In twenty years- Latin teacher at a university. Lucinda Hall, HCindaH HBehind that quiet look..a Jeannine Whitmore, HA face with smiles overspread- she sighs not but laughs instead.H Jokes...car...pink sweater...dime store... leaves her notes in Government to James Mock. In twenty years.. Champion bean thrower. Margarette Berner, HPeggyN HEasy to know and easy to like.H Long flowing tresses...weakness for red heads...flippin' hamburgs...long walks home on cold days. Leaves for - who knows where - Don? In twenty years.. Swimming instructor at YJ4.C.A. Q 1 3 SEHIORS . c 1 nmig. t-loovinr ' 1 ,,, 'lates L-w' 1v1u' 1'1c L Cutcat LA L Mmvv . ..,1 Most generous Class gigglers s N., ,, KX ff'-vw . W yl ,swf Q . W- i f Q 1 ix .kmrmW' wc, Qu Best all-around Class wits Class dreamers Most bashful It Most likely to succeed Prettiest eyes Best dancers Best-dressed M K x v L 'yin , K, Q 1. ly i J 5 i,? 'ii H , . ff Ni? iw We 3 '. 1511, 'ff A .' 'iiiif ' fzl :H E Va -4--:Qwm ,vs f gd 'A far, . W 2,5 ' 1r A , V, Q X4 Y , Nz , x In DARISH turtles, and flowers. White garden furniture added to the decorative effect. A Night in Paris was attended by students, faculty, and alumni, Re- freshments were served in the cafe HMoulin Rougen by bartenders Carl Silas and Joe Govia, Entertainmentincluded a commedian, Don Layne ,from Kalamazoo College. Others entertaining were Judy Murch and Nancy Sinclair, who played a piano duet, and Susan Burger, vocal soloist. Master- of-ceremonies for the evening was Chuck Langerveld,1dn did an ex- cellent job. U Several members of this year's graduating class have managed to spend all of their thirteen years within the ivy-covered walls of Paw Paw High. Here they are - then and now! lOl1Q, lOl1Q AGO Row Row Row Row 1 2 3 l+ Quigno, J. Whitmore,-J. Murch, R. lanphear, J. Hartman Pederson, S. Swindell, D. Dage, P. Blakeman Hoger, A. Stoughton Webb, R. Bukovac, C. Silas long, long ago . . . 4 n ,f . 31 .5 g f , f' .- as V, ,,,,..v..L, ,M G if? K, is .Q W, K Q New-Q Q, HIP - ,,.. .K mm i ffm Row Row Row Row fx Paulus, P. Berner, P. Mcllellis, B. Meyer 'l'enHouten, M. Pugsley, G. Barnes, G. Gustafson Hall, W. Skibbe, M. Edlund Hoger, E. McKee, F. Walters, S. Burger long, long ago , I .,.,..,.. M- Q , 'QCD fi. A w-i Y , Q' 4 Ki! ' , , nn . f 2 Q' if Km M a u wf' fa n X I .f A! k,51-- . .JH EE Hn. 11' 9,193 I 5 h . 'f ' fm: o , , AWE? W A ,QQ QQ? X... A WHQN .. I - a F ,, ,, ' 4 . , Q ' 'I A . A 7 ,.'v iz.,- ' gEafgAQp A.AQ 'l ?,.u ,-if A,,.- R.. I K I I I A NAL 3157a1f1f bf' . ,:,, . . . -- sw! '- ., -1 ,,. J, , l . It '- f .Win .J fgg. ff. I WSW? 3335! fg'Wg.dgi.5 'QQq??ici,H I DV b V:A A431 4m K., , -I , akx W Lv i X .QnMg2Q?iEDAaMmm Row 1 A. Kubian, G. Miller, C. Wolfe, S. Monroe Row 2 L. Goodenough, S. Cole Row 3 J. Goveia, B. Ritsema, J. Carrington, B. Henderson Row M L. Baker, M. Pugsley, G. Barkovich, C. Poulin I class h ISIIOR That long-awaited day has finally arrived. Before long now, we, the Class of '54, will be marching, as sedately as possible, down the aisles of our beloved auditorium to the strains of Pomg and Circumetance. We'll all be feeling just a little proud and happy to think, 'This is our graduation night. One of those diplomas up there is mine.' But along with this feeling of pride and accomplishment, I think most of us will find a slight feeling of sadness and perhaps an occasional tear. For on this night that culminates a very important part of our lives we will recall the happenings of the past thirteen years in a new light, as things that are a part of the 'school days' we are leaving behind. We will remember the things that have been important and dear to us. How big we felt on that September day back in 19Ul when we could say to our younger friends, 'I go to school now.' Mrs. DeHaan, the Kindergarten teacher, immediately became our trusted friend, as she taught us to print our names, to sing nursery rhymes, and to make Christmas gifts for our parents. Our thanks go to Mrs. Meyers for starting us out on the right track wht 2225 and gage, and.other fundamentals of learning. Second grade presents a rather dim spot in our memories, except for our teacher, Miss Mcquigg, whom we will never forget. The beloved Miss Roth and fighting to see who would head the line to recess are associated with our recollections of third grade. In fourth grade, under the capable direction of Miss Simmons, we fur- thered our learning, and even began our multiplication tables. We began carrying home intelligent-looking books. After all, weren't we the seniors of the east end of the hall? The next year, aside from the routine readin', 'ri.tin', and 'rith.me- tic,' Miss Brennan taught us numerous comical songs such as gh! 21:22 Qgg. Even now, one of us is likely to come up with one of them, as they have re- mained our favorites. It was in the fifth grade also that we presented a very dignified KU version of the Virginia reel for the May Festival. Sixth grade was the culmination of our grade school experience. Poor Miss Stufft-she really had a class on her hands! We'll always remember Hmm inevitable plunk on the piano when she wanted our attention, and our indig- nation at being told to 'march' out to recess. That year we spent many a cold wintry night gazing at the stars, and showed our dramatic abilltyby presenting our interpretation of Qgbinlgggd. Seventh grade, and upstairs with the High School at last! Highlights of the year were sponsoring our own class party and attending the Junior Hgh party and the picnic at Base-line Lake. The next year was that 'in-between' kind. We were far over and above the seventh grade but were terribly anxious to become freshmen. The parties and picnic were still about the extent of our social life. As ninth graders we found that we had quite a few adjustments to make. For the first time we were allowed to choose for ourselves some of the sub- jects we were to pursue. Many of us were by then members of the band and choir. We made our class party a hard-times affair, a very momentous occasion. Our high school life really began when we became sophomores. We now had desks in the study hall with the rest of the Senior High and could sit around in little groups before class time and talk and act very sophisticated. We X were now officially allowed to come to the dances and even sponsored one ourselves. The undying subject of discussion at all our class meetings was how to make money for the following year. Speaking of class meetings, they certainly were riotous affairs, but I think Miss Freer and Mr. Gillender will agree that we have improved some since then. Our junior year was certainly a very busy but wonderful one. Our prin- cipal objective was sponsoring a good junior-senior banquet and prom. we delved quickly into various money-making projects, among them the tradidonal. magazine sale, from which we made considerable profit. we spent many long hours of hard work in the Silas garage preparing for the prom, but when we viewed the final outcome of our labor we all agreed that it was well worth the effort, for our street in gay Paris was very much admired by all. The banquet could also be termed a great success. Our theme?--Dormez-vous. Everyone stuffed himself with the delicious turkey and home-made pie. we were all very thrilled and proud Cto say the leastl when we finally received our coveted class rings. Another of the big events of the year was the speech class production of Come Over to Our House, which was also a success and will never be forgotten by members of the cast. And now here we are seniors at last. We've successfully presented the play Qur 2252, which will remain dear to the hearts of those of us who took part in it throughout the years to come. Thanks, Miss Freer! We've had our pictures taken and have been measured for caps and gowns, and we've snuggled to meet the Wappaw deadlines. As we go to press, we are still looking for- ward to this year's prom, skip day, and the last of our annual treks to Sil- ver Beach. Yes, as we graduate on the ninth day of June, l95h, we will remember if these things-these and many others. To each of us, the diploma in our hands will mean something different. As we shake the hands of friends and rela- tives and receive their congratulations, we will all be thinking different thoughts and remembering different things, but in the back of each of our minds- that little voice saying, HI'm just a tiny bit sorry that I'm leav- ing.H The future too holds something different for each of us. Some of us will go on to college, and others will find jobs. A few have made their matrimonial plans already. But no matter where we go or what we do, I'm sure none of us will ever forget the valuable experiences we've encountered here at Paw Paw High School. To the teachers who have so capably helped to guide us during these past thirteen years, we say a big UThank you.U BASGBAU Row 2. B. Henderson, T. Bessey, G. Miller, J. Abnet, B. Kruse, G. Thomas, Row l. Coach Wragg, A. Coker, T. Horn, L. Barkovich, L. Baxter, R. Schincarol Student Coach Dick Wragg's baseball team turned out a very fine league record in the spring of '53, capturing the second place berth with a record of four wins and two losses. At the end of the season, the 'Skins had a 5-M mark, losing two hard- fought tussles with Bangor. Am. I2 A C Last How- John Adriance, Ed Bradley, Ronnie Adams, Wilbur Ampey, Carl Silas Joe Govia, Jerry Abnet, Bert Kruse, Roger Goens, Coach Wayne Falan. First Row- Ed. McKee, Bill Ewert, Don Fournier, Ed. Buskirk, Tom Horn, LaVerne Baxter, Morris Carmody, Carlton Irving. The track team had one of its finest seasons in 1953. The Redskins placed first in the K. V. A. League Meet, racking up a total of 105 points to a mere 23 for the second place winner. Varsity tennis was added to the sports program in 1953. Coach Vince MbGugan's net squad completed its initial year in third place with a res- pectable 3-3 record in the K. V. A. League. Q' E I1 n, I S The Varsity Club, organized in l925 to encourage higher standards of sportsmanship and scholarship, is composed of boys who have won varsity awards during their years in high school sports. President: Joe Goveis Secretary-Treasurer:Gene Miller Vice President: Dave Hoger Bouncers: Bill Evert Bert Kruse Throughout the l953-5M athletic season, the cheerleaders led Redskin fans in their cheering st all varsity football and basketball games. I2 A G HI ' .my I , - U Q' 53 '41 1 x E 'N fb, Xl, f f 1 I X appaw stall Editor Assistant Editor features Activities Photography C Business Sports Typing Advisor Judy Murch Susan Burger Judy Hartman Phyllis Blakeman harles Lengerveld Patricia McNellis Ruby Bukovuc Carl Silas Sharon Cole Barbara Meyer Mrs. Oster i i . s E i , i I