River Rouge High School - Vigilant Yearbook (River Rouge, MI)

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FRESHMAN CLASS -1 The dashing young Freshmen of this school have begun their high school career with a bang. Their sponsors, 'Miss.Anne Parks and Mr. George Shawley, have their jlgdndsgrfull, , though Mr. Shawley claims they are the best bumf- in the school . The first social event on the Freshman calendar was a private party on March 10. Iudging from the noise which came from the gymnasium, every single mem- ber of the class had a grand and glorious time. They 942 sold candy to make money to pay their Freshman dues. Their next event was the Professor Quiz Pro- gram, at which Tracy Bud Denninger, Ir. had the honors. The Freshman Class officers for the year were: Doro- thy Mcl-laney, President, Robert Heller, Vice-president, Arlene Vallade, Secretary, Tracy Denninger, Ir., Treas- urer. lqli SOPHOMORE CLASS 1941 Under the sponsorship of Miss Helen Wheater and Mr. Benjamin Goodell, the Sophomore Class is getting well under way. No more do they wear the typical green expression known to all Freshmen. They are becoming more like their admirable brothers and sis- ters, the Iuniors and Seniors. The Sophomores gave two dances this year. Both were huge successes. Leave it to the Sophomores to have a good time. They're good at swingin' it. Didn't Lee Wilson and Iames Honour interview that King of Swing, Benny Goodman? On May 12, the Sophomores entertained themselves -at a closed party. Everyone had just what he want- ed: an evening chuck full of fun. The Sophomores are stepping out in the sports di- vision, too-Thomas Coombs, Robert Gnam, Iack Kau- rin, Iames Honour, Lee Wilson, and many others. The Sophomore Class officers are: Robert Riley, Presidentg Delbert Salliotte, Vice-presidentg Mary Lee Wilson, Secretary: lohn Viger, Treasurer. -1 - IUNIOR CLASS - 1940 - The Iunior boys and girls were together this year in room 301. They are growing up to be quite re- sponsible persons. Much credit for this goes to Miss Eunice M. Brake and Mr. Raymond LaFrey. Mr. LaFrey is taking the place of Mr. George Robinson, who has left our school. This year two dances were given by the Iuniors. They also gave a mystery play called Cat O' Nine Tails . Among the less exciting but still important Iunior duties were: Taking charge of the book store, selling blue books and sponsoring an assembly. The really big event of the season is the Iunior Hop. Leading a close second was the selection of those sparkling class rings so dear to every Iunior's heart. The Iunior Class officers are: William Honour, Presi- dent, Betty Gertz, Vice-president, Marcella Phail, Sec- retaryg and Elsie Schwartz, Treasurer. - v- SENIOR CLASS HISTORY We, the Senior Class of '39, began our pleasant so- journ as a class in this River Rouge high school in the fall of '35. Mr. Owen Evans and Miss Helen Bishop were given the job of being our sponsors. We Freshmen chose our class colors-green and white: our motto- Aim to attain success . On March 20, we had a private get acquainted party. That first year, Willard Adams, Eileen Lockman and Lillian Blankenbaker were on the debate team. Our future athletes were beginning to show promise -such boys as: Arthur Greig, Lowell Moore, football, Archie Seivewright, I. T. White, Richard Lazar, Alvin Perry, basketballp Claude Randall, swimming, Alvin Perry, Richard Lazar, tennis. Our Freshman class officers were: Eileen Lockman, President, Lucille Coleman, Vice-presidentg Helen Ko- vacs, Secretaryp Arthur Greig, Treasurer. Our Sophomore year opened with a danc5a long awaited social event. Then came our picnic-a hap- py, rollicking affair. On the debate team we had Eileen Lockman, Ernest Pacheco and Willard Adams, with a prophecy of a rosy future. A good number of our boys were in the band, as well as in the orchestra. A few of our girls were also in the orchestra. As for sports, on varsity teams we had: William Trzcinski, football, Archie Seivewright, I. T. White, bas- ketball, I. T. White, baseballg Iohn Moehl, Oliver Wright, Lowell Healy, Howard Goniea, trackg Richard Lazar, tennis. Our Sophomore class officers were: Eileen Lockman, President, Arthur Kaminski, Vice-presidentp Arthur Greig, Secretaryg Mable Daly, Treasurer. In September of '37, a significant thing happened. We Iuniors moved into 301, that is, all of us who could squeeze in. The overflow resulted in two other homerooms-308 and 332. Our class officers that year were: Arthur Kaminski, Presidenty Ross Wilson, Vice-president, Viola Ferenczi, Secretaryg Arthur Greig, Treasurer. Of course we gave the usual dances and had grand times at them-but-we had far more important busi- ness. First of all we gave our Iunior Play, Your Money or Your Wife -an hilarious comedy about a wealthy pickle manufacturer and the marriage of his only daughter. Frances Pattenaude, Donald Cock, Walter Maga, and Helen Pilz had leading roles. We were proud to have one of the largest audiences ever attending a class play. Then we selected our class rings-an exciting event in any student's life.

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An occasion long to be remembered was the Iunior- Senior Prom. What a gala eventl Of course our de- baters were spoken of highly, as well as our members on the football, basketball, tennis, track and swim- ming teams. Then, before we knew it, we were Seniors. We moved into 3135 our overflow this time occupied 346. We promptly elected our officers: Arthur Kaminski, Presidentg Mable Daly, Vice-presidentg Madeline Ruch, Secretaryg Lillian Blankenbaker, Treasurer. Our first dance came on November 4. Then in quick succession came our trips on education week-elec- tion of the Annual Staff-candy sales-card sales- and Stunt Night. Truth on a Holiday was our Senior Play. It was a huge success and the setting was lovely. Our sin- cere thanks goes to Mr. C. E. Horton for his tireless efforts with both of our plays. The Band Concert came Ianuary IG. A good audi- ence turned out to enjoy the splendid music of the band. Seniors in the band were: William Keller, Oliver Wright, Ioseph Vargo, Lowell Healy, Claude Randall, Vernon Armstrong, Bruce Gabbitas, Charles Peters, Ross Wilson, Edward Green, Fletcher Shaw and Don- ald Cock. Then came the Orchestra Concert on April IZ. The orchestra will lose some valuable players: Isabel Ko- vacs, Elmer Singbiel, Anna Talos, David Copeland, and Marceil Daniel The debate team, of which the Senior members were Willard Adams, Lillian Blankenbaker, Ernest Pacheco and Helen Kovacs, has done an exceptionally fine piece of work. Our Glee Clubs made three appearances this year at the Christmas, the Easter and the Twin Valley Con- certs. Seniors who helped make these programs so enjoyable were: Gladys Alderman, Adeline Darin, Har- old Hellar, David Copeland, Elmer Singbiel, Fred Gil- bert, Iesse Petoskey, Harvey Venier, Vernon Arm- strong and Richard Ebendick. Of course our athletes did as fine in their sports, if not even better, than before. On Iune 9 we will be the guests of the Alumni. We are looking forward to that. Our Dinner Dance will be during the last week of school, according to what we hear, We can hardy wait for that event. That last week of school, with Baccalaureate serv- ices, Class Night, Dinner Dance and breath-taking- Commencementfg even the mention of it makes us sad, yet glad. We have reaped rich treasures, and have added unforgettable links to our chain of memo- ries. To our sponsors, Miss Helen Bishop and Mr. Owen Evans, We extend our heartfelt thanks for guiding us past the many pitfalls every class encounters. River Rouge high school, we salute you! To you we owe an unpayable debt for the knowledge we have gained within your doors, MISS HELEN BISHOP HELEN BISHOP, CO-SPONSOR Miss Helen Bishop, co-sponsor of the Senior class, was born on a small farm in central Michigan, She obtained her grade school education in a country school located in Clinton County. In 1927 she was graduated from the St. Iohns high school in St. Iohns, Michigan. After graduating from normal school, Miss Bishop taught for several years in the public schools in Michi- gan, coming to River Rouge in 1935. During the past summers Miss Bishop has attended various schools such as: Ferris Institute, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degreeg Mt. Pleasant, Michigan State and the University of Colorado where she is working on her Master of Science degree. MR. OWEN EVANS OWEN EVANS, CO-SPONSOR Mr, Owen E, Evans, co-sponsor of the Senior class, was born, raised and educated in Mankato, Minne- sota. After being graduated from Mankato State Teach- ers' College, Mr. Evans accepted an industrial arts teaching job at Gaines, Michigan. The following year saw Mr. Evans teaching and acting as assistant coach at Royal Oak, Michigan. Having taught at Hudson, Michigan for two more years Mr. Evans returned to Mankato State Teachers' College and received his Bachelor of Arts degree. In the fall of 1934 Mr. Evans came to River Rouge where he has taught for the past five years. In ad- dition to being head of our industrial arts department, Mr. Evans teaches industrial classes.