Richmond High School - Echo Yearbook (Richmond, MI)

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Fine and Industrial Arts Departments Mr. Richard Beardsley (left) is new to the teaching staff at Richmond High. Mr. Beardsley teaches high school and junior high art. He is also an advisor to the sophomore class. Mr. Beardsley received his B.A. from Alma College. Band and music instructor is Mr. William Robertson (center). Because of his hard work Richmond High has a truly fine band. Mr. Robertson received his B.A. from the University of Michigan. Mr. Kenneth Heim (right) is the indus- trial arts instructor. It is through Mr. Heim that his students learn precision and accuracy in shop and mechanical drawing. Mr. Heim received his B.S. from Northern Michigan College. Miss Frances Harper is at the head of our com- mercial department. She teaches shorthand, book- keeping, and Typing I and II. Miss Harper is also advisor to the varsity cheerleaders and the freshman class. She attended the Detroit Business Institute and received her A.B. from Alma College. Home Economics Department At the head of Richmond High’s Home Economics Department is Miss Pauline Mathews. She is advisor for the Junior Red Cross and the Future Homemakers of America. Miss Mathews received her B.S. from Eastern Michigan College. Commercial Department 13

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Social Studies Department Mr. Waverly Ketchum (left) is high school Michigan history instructor. He is also the audio-visual director. Mr. Ketchum obtained his A.B. from Western Michigan University. Mrs. Marion Ferguson (left center) teaches high school sociology. Mr. C. Ben Boldt (right center) teaches government and economics and seventh and eighth grade civics. He completed his A.B. degree from Albion College. He is junior class advisor and boys’ counselor. Mr. Robert Rop (right) received his A.B. degree from Hillsdale College. He teaches world and American History. He is Student Council advisor and coach for ninth grade basketball. Science Department Chemistry and physics in- structor is Miss Virginia Reed (left). It is perhaps through her efforts that many more students have taken an interest in science.. Miss Reed received her B.S. from Ferris Institute. A new biology instructor this year is Mr. Harold Bowman (center). He is advisor for the photography club and the sopho- more class. Mr. Bowman received his B.A. from Hillsdale College. Also new this year is Mr. Arne Henderson (right). Mr. Henderson instructs biology and general science. He received his B.S. from Northern Michigan College. 12

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Physical Education Department Girls’ physical education in- structor is Mrs. Berneda Hamilton (left) new this year to the teaching staff. Mrs. Hamilton has classes of girls’ gym and health and is advisor to the Girls’ Athletic Asso- ciation. Mrs. Hamilton received her B.S. from Wayne State University. Physical education director for the boys is Mr. Marlin Carey. Boys’ gym and health also compose his list of classes. Mr. Carey coaches varsity football and junior varsity basketball and is advisor to the Varsity Club. He received his B.S. from Northwest Missouri State College. Mr. Cleland Dame also instructs boys’ gym and health. He is coach for the junior varsity football team and varsity basketball and baseball teams. Mr. Dame received his B.S. from Central Michigan College. Junior High School Department Richmond’s junior high has a number of faculty members. This year the junior high began rotating classes in the high school manner. Seated: Mrs. Carol Ann Bowman (left) is the junior high social studies teacher. She received her A.B. Degree from Hillsdale College. Mr. Don Alexander (left center) teaches junior high mathematics, and is in charge of junior high basketball. He received his B.S. Degree from Michigan State Uni- versity. Mrs. Alice East (right center) is the junior high English instructor, and the 4-H Club advisor. She attended Eastern Michigan Uni- versity. Mrs. Ruby Quick (right) teaches junior high English. She is also the Future Teachers’ Club advisor and the Adult Education director. Mrs. Quick received her A.B. Degree from Eastern Michigan University. Standing: Mr. Ben C. Boldt (left) teaches junior high social studies and civics. Miss Alyce Gallmore (center) is a junior high English teacher. Mr. Arne Henderson (right) teaches junior high science. 14