Rochester High School - Falcon Yearbook (Rochester, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1947 volume:

1947 ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN eter MEN WaeRR RHE Hews NI’, = 1: CR BUS is ee OT os wean Ge + My Gh i | Bek el, tad A ial Sad ef il i tH iy Op ei Oe ea stra an) ir af : ame cone cand iy ful HH HH 2o2ee Ld | We Enter To Learn The doors in this book represent all the opportunities which have opened to us in Rochester Schools. Through the first, we entered as kindergartners to take our places at the little blue tables and chairs. We grew, and each year new doors of knowledge opened for our enrichment as we played and worked together. This has been only the preliminary preparation. Now, at our graduation, we stand on the threshold of a greater door. Other doors will open as we “go forth to serve’. To the members of our alumni who died in World War II Blow out, your bugles, over the rich Dead! There’s none of these so lonely and poor of old, But, dying, has made us rarer gifts than gold. These laid the world away; poured out the red Sweet wine of youth; gave up the years to be. Of work and joy, and that unhoped serene, That men call age; and those who would have been, Their sons, they gave, their immortality. Prieta way | Mt wan’ Hii Table of Contents Page I. ‘Administration andi Faculty ee ee 5 . Il Seniors. 35 oe ee Dee ee eee 13 IIL. Underclassmen '}2 ot ee eee 39 TV Sports 22 5 te oss ee 55 V_ Activities Wein SOON P STONE RN yt 65 VI Snaps _ VIL. Farewell sae eee 2 VITT Ads ee eee 94 eu A er peeeat i {, fia Ica | 3 Pa hab: S =n: age Medal My HT Gua ratanat Door I hit. UL y | We ra H. BYLAND, D. JACKSON, N. SCHIELDS LINDA T. KNORPP “Line is busy” R. HUIZENGA E. D. KENNEDY “What's Cooking?” MR. R. HUIZENGA G. STRINGER, M. CLUTE, W. RIBBINK “Tl jot that down.” Counselors Standing: Lewis Arscott, Vern Sutton. ) JUNE 12— On this, our Commencement Day, each and group of citizens. We are indebted to them for their efforts on our behalf. In their hands were placed the responsibili- q ties of holding the keys to the numerous doors that they have opened to us. They, with the able assistance of our Superintendent, bear the load of responsibility to train all who enter, and have filled this position wisely and well. Seated: Mason Case, Howard McGregor, Jr., Earl Dean. everyone of us are aware of our debt to this: MR. E: D. KENNEDY Superintendent of Schools ALICE BECKER, A. B. MORRELL J. CLUTE, B.S. ARTHUR: E.“COFER. 7A. B: “Hello” “We made six points on “Knock off ten minutes for a test.” the last game.” GERALDINE. ELLIOT, REN. GLEE FOSLER, A.B., M.A. JANET GALLUP, B.M. “Say, ah.” “Who would like to prove “Sopranos are off key again.” that theorem?” EUGENE KONLEY, B.S. RAY H. LAWSON, A.B. RICHARD McGOWAN, A. B. ; “All right girls, go where “Oh, isn’t it though!” “When I was in the Army.” you belong.” 8 EUGENE M. DAVIS, B.S. ADRIAN DeGROOT, A. B. J. CLINTON DILLON, A. B. “Clean your machines, boys.” “This here and that there.” “Library closed this afternoon.” DALE GREEN, B.S. CLARENCE HARTUNG, RODERICK C. IVENS, B.S. “All right now, girls.” A. B., M.A. “Youre in the doghouse.” “It’s immaterial to me.” ESTHER MILNE, B.S. BEVERLY J. PRESTON, B.S. HAZEL PRITZEL, A. B. “Will I be refereeing?” “It must be raining.” “Once upon a time.” 9 PEGGY RAINEY, B.S. WARD T. REID, -B.S., M. A. WILLAMENA RIBBINK, A. B. “I will not tolerate candy “Emery, shut-up!” “If there is anyone here who hasn't in my classes.” anything to do, ’'ll put you to work.” LELAND J. RICHARDSON, B.S. MARION ROBERTS, B.S. ALICE SHAW, A. B. “What's your answer?” “You do it this way.” “What?” Gkiulandeeatte ee ELMER SIKKEMA, B.S. GEORGE STRINGER, A. B. ELOISE TALLANT, A. B., M.A. “Now, fellows 2.7” “We will now have a nickel quiz.” “Don’t drop out of character.” 10 JOHN URICE, A.B. MARY WARD, B.S. MARJORIE WUNDERLICH, “This is s o crazy.” “We want to do it right.” “Oh you, kids.” CAFETERIA STAFF First Row: L. LaFave, R. Schoof, J. Smith. Second Row: S. Fields, B. Powell. N. Koski. MR. A. R. MUSSON We have reserved this space in our 1947 Falcon to pay tribute to these leaders who have won the esteem of all of us in Rochester High School. It was with sadness that we said “goodbye” to Mr. Musson. For several years, he had capably directed our affairs. He encouraged us to “carry on’ in all things large and small. When he left to assume other responsibilities, our best wishes for success went with him. Mr. Huizenga, our new principal, soon found a place in the hearts of our student body. He has carried on in an excellent manner. Many new methods have been introduced since he has been with us. His laudable ideals set a high goal for us. So, we extend our appreciation to you Mr. Musson and Mr. Huiz- enga. May your contributions be rewarded! 12 MR. R. HUIZENGA LI 1 rh fh . ATTA i il JULIA ABERNETHY For truth is precious and divine. RICHARD ALLEN He was most princely. SHIRLEY ALVERSON Judge me not, until you know me. GEORGE BAKER A man is his own master. NANCY BAXTER Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. JOYCE BIGGER Silence is golden. 14 CHARLES BOYD Will Power: The ability to eat one salted peanut. ROBERT BRIM You stand in your own light. ESTHER BROWN I have never been hurt by anything I didn’t say. HELEN BYLAND Mild her manner — gentle her heart. DORIS BRODE Those who toil bravely are strongest. ERMA BROWN To write a verse or two is all that I desire. DONALD S. CHAPMAN Zounds —I was never so bethumped with words. NORMAN COOK Take life easy as you only live but once. LORETTA DARLING She has a heart as sound as a bell. VIRGINIA DARLING The pink of courtesy. DELORES DOLLIVER Though she be little, she be fierce. ANN DOMBROSKI Fair words never hurt the tongue. 16 MARY ROSE DRUMM I say not much, but think more. ELIZABETH DULZO Little friends may prove great. JANICE EVERITT Silently she’s made her way. BETEY (FALKER Makes friends, not acquaintances. FRANK EBARRA As quiet as he may seem, he’s still on the beam. NORMAN ECKERT Don’t do today what you can do tomorrow. G. MARIE FIELDS A quiet manner, but there is fun in her heart. JOANNA FLANIGAN When joy and duty clash, let duty go to smash. MARGARET FRANKE Beauty is not caused, it is. EVELYN FRASER Worries never trouble me. ELINOR FRENCH Everybody’s friend. BONNIE GALVIN Harmony, grace, and good rhythm depend on simplicity. CARMEN GARCIA A style all her own. GORDON GAY An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less. GEORGE GENO All I know ts what T read in the papers. JEAN GIBB Not sad — just quiet! RUTH GLOVER She gets along well with anyone. WILMA GODWIN Success comes in cans, failure in can’ts. MARJORIE HANSEN The simplest friend is often the finest in the end. WALLACE HARRINGTON The world belongs to those who keep cool. ELIZABETH HADDEN Very seldom annoyed, more often overjoyed. LOIS HAGGADONE Vim, vigor and vitality. PAT HARVEY She made sunshine in a shady place. RONALD HENRY No one knows what he can do until he tries. BARBARA HOFFMEYER Once a friend, always a friend. EDWIN HUCK Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat and therefore, let’s be merry. TOM HUGHES Step after step the ladder is ascended. ROBERTA IRVINE So quiet you'd hardly know she was near. MARY JACKSON As upright as the cedar. BILL JOHNSON Life and women may be a serious proposition, but he doesn’t lose any sleep over it. DESMOND JONES The better part of valor 1s discretion. KENNETH KEMLER Be all my sins remembered. EVANDER KNUST Personally, we don’t know the secret of success, but I’m afraid it’s work. ROSALYN KOROMPAY Whatever you do, do wisely. Think of the consequences. JANE KRAUS She’d make a cheery nurse. MARJORIE KURTA There is no substitute for talent. REGINA LANTZSCH She profits most who serves the best. CARL DEAN LEE Safe driving at a moderate speed requires nothing but self-control and a_ strong rear bumper. LOUISE McGEE To all she gives honor. ANITA McKOWN Then she will talk, good gosh how she will talk. BESSIE JEAN LINDSEY Ready for work or play, she’s a good scout any day. MARGARET McBURNEY A genial disposition brings its owner friends. DORIS MILLBROOK. Let me tell the world. GEORGE MILLER They that govern the most make the least noise DARLENE MAASS True friends are the best friends. MARY MATHER Sugar and spice and every- thing nice. One of these days she'll be sprinkled with rice. WILLIAM MITZELFELD Honesty and good fellowship. JAMES NAGY I agree with no man’s opin- ton, I have some of my own. DAVID NOYES He plays such fantastic tricks. DONALD PALMER He knew what is what. SHIRLEY PINE Her voice was ever soft. CATHERINE PLUNZ Cool, calm, and collected. SHIRLEY PALMER She won’t die from overwork. MELVIN PETERS From the crown of his head to the sole of his feet, he is all mirth. MARTHA PORRITT A good book is the best of friends. MARY REAUME A gental disposition brings its owner friends. NANCY REINERT The flower of youth. FRANCES RHODES History is merely gossip. BETTY RIGGLE A good heart is worth gold. JEANETTE ROBINSON Every inch a queen. 26 OLGA ROSIN Honest labor bears a lovely face. SHIRLEY ROUNDY An acquaintance that be- gins with a compliment is sure to develop into a reat friendship. BARBARA SCHOOF A pleasing manner wins many friends. DONNA SCOTT Dancing her way through life. DALE SCHLUCHTER Of two evils, the less is always to be chosen. MERIDALE SCHMIDT Deeds, not words. RICHARD SHELDON No good man ever grew rich all at once. MARIAN SMITH She looks quiet, but oh boy! ROBERT SHAFFER Men of few words are the best. men. PHYLLIS SHARROW I am ever merry when I hear sweet music. NELLIE SNOOK To err is human, to forgive divine. IRENE SPARMAN Always willing to lend a helping hand. BARBARA SPENCER They’re only truly great who are truly good. FLORENCE SPENCER Is she talking yet, or again. DONNA STRONG She hasn’t a worry or care — Good times follow her most everywhere. JOAN STUMPF She hath a daily beauty in her life. FLORIS SPENCER Always has fun. NANCY STONE A merry heart goes all the day. MARY SUMNER ROSELYN ‘TOMICIC WARREN TWYDELL I say not much, but I shall be like that tree — I like work: it fascinates me think more. I shall die at the top. —I can sit and look at it for hours. DONNA WALMSLEY RICHARD WILLIAMS, JR. Good things come in small He should, he could, packages. he would, he did. BARBARA WHIMS JOYCE YOUNG MARVIN ZELLER Capable, Reliant, and Nought so sweet as Adventure is not outside a 4 Ready. melancholy. a man, it is within. 30 GEORGE MILLER MELVIN PETERS ELINOR FRENCH DESMOND JONES President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Senior Class History WELL ALWAYS REMEMBER Our first year in high school; that feeling of anticipation; the Student Council Mixer being so swell; our eagerness to please; our first dance which we tried so hard to make successful — suddenly it was over, our first year was behind us. Starting out our second year with zest and pep; that feeling of confidence; the election of our class officers, President Bill Mitzelfeld; Vice President Wilma Patton; Secretary Mary Jackson; Treasurer Joyce Young; the ordering of rings, and the big dance of the year “The Maypole Follies.” Being upper classmen at last. Tearing our hearts out over history tests and chemistry quizzes; the juke box at Crissman’s—antidote for all cases of scholastic poisoning, that gay feeling —those blue-and yellow slips; electing Dick Allen, President; Dick Williams, Vice President; Irene Sparman, Secre- tary; Melvin Peters, Treasurer; that dance “The Loafer Leap” which helped us raise money for the big event of the year, ‘““The J-Hop” —our gift to the Seniors, soft lights and dreamy music, looking forward to our senior year —a realization of our dreams. Coming back this year; feeling important at last; deciding to take it easy and finding we had twice as much work to do as before, our dances ““The Twilight Twirl” and “The Cow Bell Swing” — electing George Miller as President, Melvin Peters as Vice President, Elinor French as Secretary, and Desmond Jones as Treasurer; our Senior play ‘Snafu’; getting our pictures taken; worry- ing about the Falcon deadline; that loose end feeling; the Senior trip, (Why don’t we do this more often) the prom —our last formal — graduation night with our hands hot and sticky and our knees trembling foolishly, feeling this is the end — as if a page has been turned, never to be read again. The years may be long, hard, and difficult but WELL ALWAYS REMEMBER. 31 ee ww) f % DUNNO oe ) tj LET'S Go see! Versatile — ‘oitHageadone Ivene Sparman B ll Mitaelfe lel Qost Popular .... Betty Rigole Bill Mitzelfeld J Chatter Box - Anita McKown GABBER ! David Noyes = Fee VF wot — Nancy Barter Joan Stumpf George Baker Gedoe Baker Donna Scolf Dean Lee Glass Fliuet — Mavian Smith @lass Wolf— Ed Huck Gost Friendly — Mary Reaume Sherwin Chapman | Gest Looking Couple mer | Dav lene iMaaare | Diz Jones | i os7 Jtudiovs— | Doris Brode “Tom Hughes sa don unde k 2uco4 Loven 7) ss ¥ 8) = wre pao As ® Gest Talented — Marge Ruvha Dick Gilliam: @est Likely To Succeeg- Mavoe Kurta Tom Hughes — ge ms zie | QQ. b u ‘ ’ 7 «¢ Y; Gest personality — Gost AHrachive — Beir, Riggle Jeonette Kobinso n David Noyes Dick Allen Sk t ZIif -o trex ar Fd OF SPLIT Gg! AGost Bashful — (utest MarcthaPontt | Betty Riss le Melvin Peters Geovgee Baker Gost Ath leTie — Lots Hasoadone Bill Mitelfe lo ; : i i j 2 ' : Seated: Mr. Huizenga, Mr. Kennedy, Miss Knorpp. First Row: M. Kurta, D. Maass, L. Darling, B. Galvin, D. Millbrook, L. Haggadone, B. Whims. Second Row: J. Stumpf, M. Franke, D. Brode, R. Tomicic, R. Irvine, M. Porritt. Third Row: S. Chapman, G. Miller, B. Mitzelfeld, T. Hughes. National Honor Society FEBRUARY 19— Today the Councilor announced the 17 members who would be initiated into the Honor Society in June. The first qualification of this group is scholarship. Only the upper third of the Senior Class is eligible for membership. From this group the 17 chosen showed the highest rating in the following points. I SERVICE II LEADERSHIP 1. Rendering service to school 1. Leadership in the classroom 2. Committee and staff work 2. Leadership in promoting school Courtesy to visitors, teachers and activities others Success in class and club officers 4. Representing school in competi- 4. Contribution of citizenship of tion school 5. Upholding high ideals 5. Influence upon others for good III CHARACTER 1: re of 4, 5 This group plans on making the honor society an active organization. Plans are being made for election of officers and regular meeting dates. ‘Their objective will be to en- Keeping of individual pledges and responsibilities Honesty and reliability Personality Cooperation Upholding principles of morals and ethics courage students to strive for better citizenship. 34 Josephina - - - - Nancy Stone Madge Stevens Roselyn Tomicic Laura Jessup - -'- Betty Riggle Ben Stevens - - Sherwin Chapman Mr. Taylor - - - Tom Hughes Kate Hereford - - Martha Porritt Aunt Emily - - - Barbara Whims Senator Phil Ford - George Miller Ist Legionnaire - - - James Nagy 2nd Legionnaire - - - Dean Lee 3rd Legionnaire - - - Bob Brim Ronald Stevens - - - David Noyes Pfc. Danny Baker - Bill Mitzelfeld Mrs. Garrett - - Doris Millbrook Detective - - - - Dick Williams Martha - - - - - Darlene Maass Col. West - - - - Dick Allen oi OEE RG, SUSAN 3; i ! DON PIXLEY RAY DANIELSON PEGGY BALLAGH VIRGINIA BAILEY President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Junior Class History The class of 48 began its third year with a bang - - - an all school dance, the “Jack O’Lantern Swing” - - - Then preparation and final completion of the big event of the year - - - the J-Hop, April 11 - - - mid dim lights and mellow music - - - Thanks to the general chair- man of the dance, our farewell to the Seniors was a grand success. 40 1B B. G. M. M. Bes Abrego Adams Bailey Baker Barnes Ballagh . Bellairs . Bellairs . Boyd . Boylan . Boyney . Burr . Bussa . Case . Cobb . Comps . Coyle . Danielson . Dean . Dungerow . Eggleston . Franklin . Froehlich . Fullmer C. George B. Gibb H. Gibson C. Gilmore E. Gratton B. Gladstone B. Hart H. Hayward M. Holland R. Holm E. Houghten E. Hubbard H. Hughes W. Ide D. Jessop S. Johnson B. Jolitz R. Kassabian M. Kasza M. Kees J. King J. King G. Knust A. Lamphier P. Rewold M. Robinson C. Saylor C. Schinke B. Schlink H. Schoof A. Schuett M. Scribner T. Severance D. Shaw L. Shepard J. Smith D. Staser E. Stephens M. Steward J. Steib D. St. Peter B. Sweet P. Thomas B. Toles D. Trulu E. Wangler D. Varga J. Warren J. Lees C. Logan D. Lothery M. Lutz G. McHaney E. Maitrott M. Marzion B. Mason C. Mathews B. Metro M. Miller J. Miranda P. Morris B. Nolan W. Patton D. Pauloski E. Pflugi L Pihalic D. Pixley J. Pixley J. Powers D. Quick R. Rathka B. Reaume GERALD ANDERSON President NORWOOD CROMIE LOU TEATER JUNIA NEWELL ANN HOBART Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Program Chairman Sophomore Class History Beginning its second year in these halls the class of °49 plunged into the social events of the year by sponsoring the Sophomore Swing. Although they let other classes take the initiative, they par- ticipated with no scanty supply of vigor and ended the year with the “Maypole Follies’, their annual all school dance. JUNIORS B. Watts M. Wells B. Wendorf D. Westfall T. Wiggins C. Wilson S. Wyett SOPHOMORES A. Allen J. Alward G. Anderson J. Aris B. Ayotte B. Bebout D. Blome E. Boyd B. Brower J. Bushey P. Campbell M. Carey D. Chapin E. Cischke S. Clarkson B. Crichton N. Cromie P. Croteau J. Dean F. Debski N. Debski . DeLater . Dexter Dooley . Durham . Eckert Eddy . Eisenhardt BS a iS a . Ellis . Ennis Everitt . Fields . Firman . Fish D. Fitzgerald Bion 2S A. Freeborn V. Fulk P. Galvin M. Gates S. Geil F. Geno B. Haggadone . Hagen Harleyvetch . Hobart . Hoffman . Howell . Hughes . Hurtado eo antl== Neos? dem ltz: Ingalsbe . Jackson . Juengel Kage . Kage . Kage . Kassabian Zar pole B. Keith J. Kirkpatrick G. Kitson R. Kitson M. Krehling J. Kreft D. Kubitz A. Lindrup B. Lucas M. McArthur S. McBurney L. McKinstry L. Marklewitz R. Maxwell B. Merian B. Metro K. Metro B. Mikesell B. Minninger V. Moore J. Newell D. Noreck N. Nutter S. Paavola L. Parsell D. Pasternak J. Phelps H. Place S. Plauman M. Plunz D. Robertson J. Roberts C. Robertson R. Robertson R. Rowan B. Schmyser J. Schroeder G. Scribner H. Sheldon B. Sherman C. Shotwell E. Shreeves T. Seigler B. Sikorski J. Smith B. Stanley L. Sutton D. Sutton L. Teater J. Thompson J. Thomson B. Thorn D. Tyler M. VanVoorhees C. Voorhees K. Wallace L. Webster V. Werth B. Wilber J. Wilcox E. Williams G. Witsoe N. Young JOE STASER GERALD HUNT JOY RIGGLE CLYDE TAYLOR President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Freshman Class History When the Class of 1950 lined up last September, we knew we had something of which to be proud. ‘They lost no time in establishing themselves. Of course, there were tests that first week, mixed with registration, and an attempt to find out just what it was all about. But, they came through with flying colors. Heading their social calendar was the “Christmas Swing’’ pronounced by every Freshman — ‘The best party of the year’, with everyone agreeing that they “knew their stuff’ — So, watch out for the class of 1950. wk S. Bridgford, C. Taylor, N. Taylor, J. ‘Thompson, B. Toth, D. Trocksa K. Tubbs, S. Tyler, J. Visner, J. Weldon, S. White, D. Whitlock, L. Yingling 46 . Arnold Atkins . Barnett Bearss . Bentley . Berklich . Blanchard DORFORTS . Blanchard . Bradford . Bradford S. Brady . Brode T. Brown . Bullard . Burpee . Burridge . Bush . Campbell . Castle . Chesnik . Chouinard G. Cook M. Cook J. Coons R. Copenhagen R. Copenhagen C. Cooper M. Corbett . Coulter Cram . Dahlman . Davis . Dawson Dimoff . Dimoff A L. ip H Cc is M Eisenhardt . Fauser Flanigan . Fleisher . Fortune . Glenn . Grant zorsso Gray Green . Hacker Hadd Harris . Hartung . Harvey ormnyota . Haskin Henderson Henderson . Henderson Hendershott . Henry Holland USRZOPE . Hollenbeck Hunt Ide . Jackson . Johnson Jolgren Jolitz woo ZOOR Vi LS) ae A t= ipl F. . Kelly . Knickerbocker . Knickerbocker . Knorr . Lampinen N Op od Ds . Madden D. B. Ls P. . Montross G. M. Niles G. N. M. Ormsby W. Parent Kage Kraus Largent Lenz Lockwood Logan Lovell Low McCracken Mather Miller Miller Mogg Moulton Newell Nolan Nolan I. Perreault R. Peterson R. Plagens H. Plassey D. Poole B. Price M. Raffler M. Reaume . Reid K. Reinert G. Rhodes E. Richardson J. Riggle J. Roberts D. Robinson M. Roundy B. Roy F. Sage D. Schlink M. Schoof M. Scribner J. Seeger ‘T. Shara P. Shaw M. Shotsberger S. Siewert D. Simon J. Smith N. Smith B. Splatt J. Staser oo M. Steward R. Sweet S. Swords B. Sylvain High Student Council First Row: L. Stout, C. Anderson, L. Staser, A. Scribner. Second Row: M. Valentgoed, F. Hamelback, Miss Knorpp, J. LaForge, P. Arscott. Third Row: E. Aldrich, M. Avery, R. Price, M. Bushman, B. Roth. Junior High SEPTEMBER 9 — Change in Junior High program . . . . we found the seventh grade in Rooms 215 and 217 working on a “modern” core program . . . . organization of Junior High Clubs on same basis as Senior High groups. Junior High Student Council meets regularly every two weeks in Room 114 . under the watchful eye of Miss Knorpp. The Council is a sort of a tie and representation of the seventh and eighth grades working together for the good of all in Junior High. Especially active through the year ‘were the Teentimers . . . . filling Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes . . . . giving a dance... . and a candy sale. Puppet Club .... another club to make their first year a “never to be for- gotten one” ... . In addition to making puppets and putting on short puppet plays, they journeyed to Detroit to see the Pied Pipers. Other clubs which this peppy Council has kept in tow are the Junior High Camera Club, with the purpose of promoting better photography. The Talent Troupe, formerly known as the Performers Club, did their part by Christmas caroling over the village P. A. System. Last, but not least, is the Sports Club, whose objective is to develop interest and knowledge of varied sports through active participation. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL First Row: J. Greiner, B. Traxler, J. Spilak, F. Fortune, B. Haney, H. Vincent. Second Row: B. Rumohr, M. Avery, E. Teater, Mr. Richardson, D. Case, D. Peltier, D. Cameron. Third Row: D. Cromie, W. Whittkopp, G. Stamper, J. Thompson. PUPPETS CUUB First Row: L. Garnett, N. Hudson, Miss Becker, L. McInnes, M. Place, A. Zollner. Second Row: L. Sherby, C. Long, L. Ingalsbe, J. Embach, A. Scrib- ner. Third Row: B. Garnett, F. Ham- melback, C. Hartung, A. Rowl- son, R. Martin. Fourth Row: G. Alverson, I. Mar- tin, D. Howell, G. LaForge, M. Matteson. JUNIOR HIGH CAMERA CLUB First Row: B. Shep- ard, H. Axford, Mr. Davis, N. Darling, D. Haggadone, H. Zollner. Second Row: J. Land- messer, M. Bush- man, D. _ Shippey, R. Gibson, K. Haw- ley, R. Kage, A. Lektzian. Third Row: L, Grav- es, H. Shepard, J. Wilcox, M. Clute, F. Clark, J. R. Spence, D. Marsac, R. Smith. Fourth Row: B. Hon- eywell, S. Davis, B. Lothery, D. Case, B. Miller, D. Arnold, K. Arnold. { eo ae TEENTIMERS First Row: L. Sparman, L. Stout, Miss Milne, L. Newell, I. Patton, J. Whipple, W. Terrill, P. Arscott. Second Row: M. Coulter, S. Bridgford, $. Gates, N. Meyers, W. Clifton, G. DeLowe, P. Montross, B. Meyers, E. Johnson. Third Row: D. Hood, C. Anderson, E. Aldrich, K. Severance, K. Behm, J. Quick, J. Dzuris, D. O’Rourke, M. McKinstry. Fourth Row: N. Darling, M. Place, M. Rhodes, J. Mills, D. Thompson, M. L. Miller, R. Garcia, B. Wilson, P. Hunter. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS I. Patton, M. Coulter, J. Whipple, J. Newell, J. Quick Jee . af % a TALENT TROUPE First Row: P. Soule, B. Kelley, D. Linnevers, Miss Gallup, J. Hotchkiss, A. Cocroft, W. Kelly. Second Row: N. VanVoorhees, H. Sheppard, M. VanVoorhees, M. Chafy, L. Hunter, M. Vallentgoed, C. DeLao, D. Griffin, P. Kelly. Third Row: J. Kage, N. Arnold, M. Terrill, L. Harvey, M. Wilson, L: Clifton, H. Maitrott. 51 J. Landmesser D. Linnevers W. Lothery G. McVeigh N. Marsac B. Myers W. Meyers J. Miranda _ v . Montross Newell . Norman Patton . Partrick . Peltier . Place . Price Quick . Rhodes . Richter . Rohr . Roth Saylor . Seiffert . Severance . Sparman . Spence . Spilak x. Stamper Stout . Terril . Thompson � Uraxler Be ZOE AYERS! RZD M VanVoorhees H. Vincent Js Whipple S. Williams B. Wilson W. Wittkopp H. Zollner N. Arnold 52 E. Aldrich M. Aldrich Cc. Anderson D. Arnold K. Arnold M. Avery P. Bartholomew K. Behm P. Bellairs N. Bushman D. Case M. Chafy M. Clute A. Cocraft M. Coulter N. Darling GC. DeLao G. DeLlowe J. Dzuris J. Dzuris G. Frink R. Garcia B. Garnett J. Garnett S. Gates R. Gibson L. Goodwill K. Gould J. Greiner E. Griffin D. Haggadone B. Haidle B. Haney B. Honeywell B. Hotchkiss D. Hood P. Hunter A. Johnson J. Kage K. Kage J. Baese L. Bebout J. Clark D. Cromie W. Clifton L. Clifton J. Embach L. Fullmer A. Garnett L. Garnett M. Garnett E. Graves D. Griffin D. Haney F. Hamelback C. Hartung L. Harvey K. Hawley D. Hornbeck D. Howell N. Hudson P. Hunter L. Ingalsbe W. Kelley E. Knorr za ees A. Lektzian C. Long L. McInnes R. McKinstry H. Maitrott D. Marsac I. Martin R. Martin M. Matteson R. Meyer M. Miller W. Miller R. O’Laughlin M. Patrick M. Place A. Rowlson A. Scribner . Shepard Sherby Shippey Smith Soule — joo Staser Steward ‘Teater . Tinckwell Wilcox . Winslow . Winslow . Zollner . Alverson . Arscott . Axford Becker Davis . Fortune . Garnett . Hall . Kelley . Kelley . Knickerbocker LaForge - McKinstry Mills . Myers . Noreck RP mROem TO SR RSP mee TRO zoUN . Noreck . O’Rourke . Sheppard Sheppard . Terrill . Thompson M. Vallentgoed D. Weaver Ssrmeo 24 cod _ ia sin DES — quarterback; second team all-league LOWELL — tackle; rugged and strong ALAN — halfback; co-captain elect DOC — fullback; co-captain elect VERN — 257 pounds of tackle HARRY — halfback; an accurate passer PEANUTS — all-league; second team center GEORGE — all-league; second team tackle DYER — guard; all-league honorable mention RAY — end; a standout on defense BILL — halfback; noted for his blocking and tackling SHAW — from tackle to guard BOB — end; second team all-league DICK — halfback; co-captain MITZ — co-captain; all-league back for second year First Row: L. Kage, B. Mason, V. Werth, G. Miller, M. Peters, J. Dyer, B. Mitzelfeld, A. Lamphier, D. Shaw, D. Jones. Second Row: Mr. Huizenga, H. Sheldon, J. Warren, D. Allen, B. Brim, R. Danielson, C. Fortune, C. Wilson, Mr. Kenndy, Mr. Hartung. Third Row: F. Ebarra, D. Lee, N. Cromie. D. Hoffman. J. Burr, D. Sheldon, N. Eckert, E. Miller, B. Boyney, Coach Konley. Varsity Football Plagued by injuries, touch luck and a rugged schedule the 1946 Falcon football team never quite lived up to its pre-season promise. After thumping Milford 20-6 in the season’s opener, the fans were confident of a good season. Class A Dearborn came next and the 12-6 decision went to Dearborn. The effects of the Dearborn game made themselves known in the league opener with Imlay, when a big, fast Spartan team brought the Falcons down to earth with a 20-0 humiliation. ‘The Dearborn boys crippled a few of the players, they also took away the fire and spirit of the first two games. The boys started slowly on the comeback trail by disposing of Orion 21-12 and put up a good fight with a patched-up line-up as they took it on the chin from Lapeer 13-0. First Row: S. McBurney, D. Staser, V. Fulk, E. Shreeves, B. Romak, B. Shields, S. Paavola. Second Row: L. Teater, J. King, L. Shepard, B. Metro, B. Shaffer, D. Sutton. Third Row: G. Anderson, B. Reaume, N. Scott. The traditional homecoming game with Romeo was a hard and bitter battle. The Bulldogs went home with a 7-6 victory but they had been out-fought and out-played all the way. After a 0-0 tie with Oxford, the team flash- ed a bit of its pre-season form at Walled Lake and the invaders went down 27-0). The season ended with another class A team, East Detroit, and they were soundly trounced 24-6 in the season’s finale. The Dearborn game was finally forfeited at the end of the season when one of their players was discovered to be ineligible and in a way, that made up for the heartbreakers the fellows lost and left the 1946 team with a fairly respectable 4-4-1] record. Varsity Basketball First Row: N. Cromie, J. Burr, B. Mitzelfeld, M. Peters, G. Smith, B. Shaver. Second Row: A. DeGroot, Coach, B. Johnson, J. Roberts, S$. Chapman, A. Lamphier, D. Wil- liams, B. Mason, D. Noyes. Varsity Games Rochester Flint Tech. 28 Rochester Lapeer 38 Rochester 2: Romeo 26 Rochester Berkley 54 Rochester Oxford 20 Rochester Lake Orion 41 Rochester Farmington 42 Rochester Imlay City 28 Rochester Farmington 33 Rochester 26 Lake Orion 51 Rochester Imlay City 27 Rochester Romeo 5] Rochester Berkley 42 Rochester Lapeer 41 BASKETBALL RESERVES nto” FR: E. Miller G. Anderson B. Fields B. Boyney W. Ide . Cromie Robertson McBurney Mason Lamphier Shepard Siegler Fortune . Clute, Coach chelate Tater 2 i! Basketball Coach Adrian De Groot had a hard time finding a winning basketball team this year and by February 27, the Falcons had a record of 3 winning games, 11 losing games. The Falcons were in last place in the Tri-County League. Things went particularly bad after Captain Peters, Mitzelfeld, and Chap- man left the team in January. However, by the end of the season with the other team members gradually gaining experience through working together, things began to look better, both for the coming state tournaments and for next year. FRESHMEN BASKETBALL First Row: F. Newell D. Brode C. Ide T. Shara D. Holland D. Bradford Second Row: P. Madden J. Roberts R. Barnett Mr. McGowan J. Coons E. Montross J. Staser ae eer © First Row: M. Bartholomew, L. Cromie, K. Lowes, N. Cromie, B. Mitzelfeld, E. Harlyvetch, R. Williams, C. Wilson, C. Boyd. Second Row: S. Chapman, Manager, B. Stanley, Manager, D. Davis, D. Switzer, J. Ross, J. Kreft, R. Sherman, G. Anderson, G. Graves, J. Warren. Third Row: E. Konley, Coach, E. Miller, E. Juengel, E. Cischke, E. Huck, V. Juengel, F. Voll, R. Rathka, R. Mason, A. Jacobs, J. Wold, A. Freeborn, Manager, R. Rewold, Manager. Baseball The high-flying Falcon baseball team won its third, consecutive, tri-county title in the spring of 1946 ending a successful year in sports for Rochester. The falcons weren’t 100% champs but they tied Romeo for the crown. St. Clair was the first victim going down 9-5 with Lee Cromie the winning pitcher. Lee whipped Oxford 13-7 in the opening league game and Clyde Wilson pitched the Falcons to an 11-8 victory over Orion. Lapeer was massacred 17-0, the next week, as the team hit its season peak on offense and defense. Wilson struck out 13 Panthers while the Falcons were collecting 17 hits. Imlay City put on a 3 run rally in the last inning to upset Wilson 4-3 and dim Roches- ter’s hope for a championship. Utica tagged Cromie with a 10-4 beating the following Monday. Lapeer upset Imlay City Tuesday to leave Romeo on top of the standings with a per- fect record and set the stage for the championship game Friday. On a cool, damp day Wil- son beat the Bulldogs 2-1 in a close, tense game. Francis Voll drove in Ed Harlyvitch and Bill Mitzelfeld with the runs that made the Falcons champs. St. Clair was put through the ringer 17-2 again; with, Cromie the winner and the Falcons lost their finale 8-7, to Walled Lake when their late inning rallies fell one run short. Cheerleaders DECEMBER 6— Today the Pep Squad received a big hand . . . their snappy blue and white uniforms helped to show off the fairer sex . . . Loads of new peppy yells We'll get louder and better as we go on too. L. Haggadone, Captain, J. Spencer, M. Dean, D. Varga. Standing: J. Kage, I. Sparman, B. Gladstone, G. Bailey, B. Minninger. HOT DAWG!... THE COACH AIN‘T HERE --- MAYBE HE Isn'T SORE AT ME AFTER ALL---. (FA) Tennis Team First Row: D. Blome, A. Lamphier, L. Shepard, B. Metro. Second Row: D. Noyes, J. King, D. Jones, W. Reid, Coach. Spring Sports Rochester took on one of its most extensive spring-sports programs in many years in 1946. Besides baseball, there was track for the first time since 1931, tennis and golf. The track team was hampered by lack of practice and it lost meets to Romeo and Lapeer. Lapeer, however, barely nosed the Falcons out 53-2 3 to 50-1 3. Rochester was last in the Tri-County meet with only 14-3 4 points. Dick Allen won the shot-put event and Bill Mitzelfeld raced home first in the 100 yard dash. Besides Mitzelfeld and Allen, only miler Eugene Juengel, and hurdler Des Jones won letters. Without any practice at all, Larry Shepard, Jack Ross, Bob Mason and Jim King went to Lapeer with Mr. De Groot and brought back the class B Regional Golf trophy after whipping Lapeer’s golf team. Shepard was low medalist followed by Ross and Mason. : The tennis team got started too late to arrange for matches with anyone but Mt. Clemens, a class A school, and the Falcons were decisively trimmed in three meetings with the Bathers. 63 mentite. Pp Typing Staff — Lois Haggadone, Marian Smith, Peggy Ballagh, Jeanette Robinson, Louise McGee, Barbara Schoof. Falcon Staff Faculty Advisor - - - - - - - Miss Ribbink Editors) S302 St A es, see [Oar tum pt Junior. Editor’ = .- }- -% -= -=. + Helen Hayward Art Staff. - - - - + + . Marjorie Kurta, Editor Jim King, Barbara Spencer, Mary Reaume, Bob Shaffer, Jane Kraus. Business Staff - - - - -. - Barbara Whims and Dick Allen, Managers Warren Twydell, Irene Sparman, Warren Ide, Dean Lee, Jerry Lees. Sports Editor - - - - - - - - George Miller Ieiterary-statl e-- = Marian Smith, Editor Shirley Alverson, Mary Jackson, Marilyn Holland, Bernice Gibb, Donna Scott, Nellie Snook, Shirley Pine, Lena Pihalic, Peggy Ballagh, Barbara Watts, Donna Strong. This is it— your record of the R.H.S. for the 1946- 1947 school year. It has been a big and busy year for the staff. Each and every one of us hope that you are pleased with this year’s copy of “The Falcon”. Photography Staff - - - - Margaret Franke, Editor Barbara Schoof, Maxine Kees, ‘Tom Severance, Marvin Zeller, Jerry Warren, Dick Williams, David Noyes. Student Council Haggadone, Treasurer, B. Mitzelfeld, President. Second Row: J. Miranda, D. Jolgren, F. Juengel, N. Largent. First Row: B. Riggle, Secretary, $. Swords, Mr. Stringer, J. Burr, Vice President, Miss Pritzel, J. Riggle, L. Third Row: D. Pixley, B. Boyney, M. Roundy, M. Miller, C. Bollin, S$. Wyett, A. Hobart, J. Smith, P. Shaw, B. Sherman. Fourth Row: M. Peters, B. Mason, N. Cromie, C. Gilmore, D. Brode, D. Maass, D. Brode, D. Whitlock, G. Anderson. SEPTEMBER 13 — Mixer — the “get-acquainted” party, breaking in our freshmen (both teach- ers and students) to our social calendar. OCTOBER, 25.— Homecoming Game and Dance — Orchids to our Council members for the biggest success of the year. NOVEMBER 19 — Snakes — one of our much looked-for assemblies sponsored by our council. There are others to remember, but Marian petting that snake—ugh! In spite of that, we’re looking forward to more of these programs. JUNE, 13— Farewell Blues—a good-bye to Seniors. Although this door of education swings shut, other doors open wide to you. In this, our send-off, we wish you luck, happiness, and success. Hall Monitors First Row: P. Madden, J. Newell, P. Galvin, J. Thompson. D. Knorr, P. Chouinard, D. Brode, M. Glenn, M. Westfall, J. Bushey, B. Merian, M. Plunz, D. Whitlock. Second Row: N. Smith, L. Dahlman, S. Moak, J. Lovell, B. Reid, R. Plagens, J. Staser, H. Place, D. Kubitz, N. Reinert, D. Campbell, M. Bushman, N. Largent. Third Row: Mr. Stringer, B. Falker, N. Shull, D. Chartier, B. Dexter, S. Clarkson, B. Haggadone, M. Cook, P. Franklin, D. Schlink, G. Moulton, B. Rowan, B. Ayott. Fourth Row: R. Henry, D. Bradford, M. Jackson, D. Brode, F. Rhodes, D. Chase, M. Krehling, C. Wilson, F. Newell, J. Coons, B. Crichton, J. Eddy, M. Porritt, J. Smith, R. Lockwood. JANUARY 16— First Row: G. Gay, G. Miller, D, Blome, E. Houghten, T. Wiggins, B. Toles, J. Staser, G. Knust. Second Row: M. Scribner, H. Byland, A. McKown, J. Nagy, I. Sparman, R. Tomicic, P. Rewold, Mr. Cofer, L. Sutton, C. George. Third Row: P. Morris, B. Dulzo, G. Bailey, V. Bailey, A. Lindrup, B. Whims, P. Dungerow, L. Darling, M. Mather, J. Aris. Fourth Row: B. Galvin, C. Witsoe, M. Stewart, D. Millbrook, M. McBurney, R. Glover, S. White, A. Comps, J. Ellis, M. Reaume. Fifth Row: B. Jolitz, H. Hughes, M. Corbett, A. Schuett, W. Patton, S. Roundy, M. Porritt, E. Brown, P. Harvey. Councilor Staff There are scores of new people wandering about our halls... The Councilor Staff is busy hav- ing its Press Conference. Not only that, but this year the paper is a weekly publication. Our thanks to you, Councilor Staff, for cutting us in on your latest scoops. L. Sutton. H. Hayward, R. Lantzsch. P. Sharrow, L. Pihalic, M. Miller. more, N.. Ennis. D. Lothery, B. Jolitz. D. Millbrook. First Row: N. Reinert, J. Everitt, J. Ellis, A. McKown, H. Byland, L. Parsell, S. Ingalsbe, Second Row: P. Rewold, M. Kees, J. Gibb, A. Hobart, S. Palmer, L. Franklin, V. Bailey, Third Row: K. Wallace, E. Brown, B. Galvin, J. Thompson, Mr. Reid, G. Witsoe, H. Place, Fourth Row: D. Chartier, B. Metro, D. Noyes, R. Tomicic, M. Jackson, B. Whims, C. Gil- Fifth Row: C. George, P. Ballagh, T. Wiggins, E. Maitrott, W. Ide, J. Stieb, M. Porritt, Sixth Row: B. Mason, D. Blome, J. Burr, P. Franke, Miss Tallant, D. Lees, N. Stone, B. Watts, Footlights Club SEPTEMBER 16 -- The organization meeting found our sponsor, Miss Tallant, with one hundred eighty-three interested students. ‘The group decided to split into two clubs — a Junior Club composed of ninth and tenth graders with Mr. McGowan, spon- sor, and a Senior Club of eleventh and twelfth graders with Mr. Reid, sponsor; Miss Tallant, our former sponsor, to take charge of all productions and work with both clubs. NOVEMBER 15 — “Youth and Uncle Sam”, the first pro- duction, was presented for the American Education Week Program. Both clubs First Row: P. Madden, P. Galvin, D. Knorr, N. Largent, D Bearss, D. Siewert, R. Guthrie, M. Scribner, P. Mogg, B. Splatt. Second Row: F. Debski, M. VanVoorhees, J. Thompson, B. Chouinard, D. Kalbfleisch, R. Logan, C. Cooper, J. Newell, N. Nolan, M. Westfall, F. Merian. Third Row: D. Jolgren, J. Riggle, S. Swords, §. Tyler, S. Minard, A. Lindrup, N. Young, B. Roland, C. Dawson, L. Fleisher. Fourth Row: C. Ide, D. Whitlock, J. Roberts, E. Hendershott, M. Cook, D. Metro, B. Thorne, F. Geno, J. Smith, P. Shaw. Fifth Row: D. Mather, D. Kubitz, G. Anderson, J. Flanigan, J. Staser, B. Sherman, E. Bradford, N. Henderson, C. Gray. Sixth Row: M. Roundy, M. Miles, L. A. Dahlman, I. Kraus, J. Smith, B. Schmyser, B. Haggadone, J. Weldon, B. Reid, J. Atkins. Seventh Row: Mr. McGowan, R. Sweet, D. Bradford, M. Corbett, A. Coulter, H. Plassey, A. Grant, P. Hartung, R. Peter- son, D. Brode. Eighth Row: R. Lockwood, M. Fauser, D. Noreck, J. Lampinen, Miss Tallant, B. Minninger, F. Newell, D. Hadd, D. Hol- land, G. Henderson. participated . . . Some fine talent was discovered in our Junior Club. Presi- dents presented Mr. Kennedy with a one hundred dollar check from each club with which to buy new and much need- ed stage equipment. JANUARY 13— Junior Club presented ‘The Valiant” for the Senior Club and guests. Excel- Jent work fellows . . . Thanks! MAY 22-23 — Annual spring play .. . (Book goes to press before plans are completed. Play reading committee now at work. From interest already shown, there promises to be keen competition at tryouts.) “4 R t { ie i : ' ' ¥ Varsity Band — ve ae aah Kurta, L. Shepard, E. Miller, K. Severance, R. Lantzsch, E. Williams, J. King, A. Lamphier, .B. Arnold. Second Row: D. LaForge, N. Stone, E. Maitrott, B. Keith, P. Sharrow, B. Stanley, M. Scribner, J. Steib, J. Pix- ley. G. McHaney, M. Clute, S. Siefert, F. Ebarra. Third Row: S. Johnson, C. Anderson, R. O’Laughlin, G. Cook, E. Knust, T. Severance, L. Hunt, B. Bebout, J. Green, D. Pixley. Standing: Mr. Reid, K. Metro, N. Ennis, B. Metro, E. Stephens, J. Roberts, F. Newell, N. Cook, B. Metro, G. Frink, J. Roberts, L. Parsell, B. Schmyser, B. Rowan. First Row: N. Darling, J. Dooley B. Schlink, M. Vallentgoed, H. Axford, L. Lampinen, B. Shepard, H. Vincent, G. Stamper, S. Williams. Second Row: J. Becker, J. Wilcox, M. Coulter, D. Cromie, D. St. Peter, M. Haskins, K. Hawley, B. Toles, J. Norman, W. Whittkopp, D. Rollman, D. Gladstone, G. Harvey, M. Bushman, R. Kage, D. Hood. Third Row: J. Steward, D. Varga. A. Rowlson, M. Westfall, E. Vincent, H. Gibson, J. King, T. Wiggins. N. Debski, M. Avery, J. Spilak, M. Holland, D. Wilcox, D. Staser, D. Weaver. Standing: Mr. Reid, P. Shaw, N. Kage, M. Patrick, L. McInnes, B. Traxler, D. Cameron, T. Shara, D. Case, D. Arnold, M. Place, B. Garnett, L. Garnett, A. Zollner, W. Kelly. ee Beginners First Row: S. Geil, D. Shaw, S. Anderson, J. Marklewitz, P. Barney, J. Rewold, K. Thompson, J. Campbell, R. Forbush, D. Pelltier, D. Campbell. Second Row: L. Aris, S. Blanchard, B. Brooks, J. Chechack, M. L. Hinge, M. Vallentgoed, K. Seiffert, D. Coulter, J. DahIman, E. Grabman, D. Schlink, T. Brown, M. Richardson, B. Johnson, T. Upton, R. Guthrie, C. Tay- lor, J. Thomson, S. Brady. Third Row: J. Kage, J. Warren, G. Witsoe, J. Emback, G. Witsoe, J. Emback, G. Johnson, M. Flanigan, J. Lane, D. Musson, B. Howlett, S. Scribner, J. Landmesser, W. Parent, G. Berklich, J. R. Davis, A. Rowlson, D. Boesl, J. Jentzen, H. Blanchard, K. Tubbs, L. Staser, D. Howell, P. Bartholomew. 73 Orchestra First Row: P. Sharrow, M. Hansen, M. Scribner, M. Scribner, S$. Johnson, E. Maitrott, D. La- Forge, R. Rhumor, B. Arnold. Second Row: J. Weldon, C. Hartung, A. Scribner, R. Sweet, E. Knust, M. Kurta, G. Cook, L. Hunt, J. Stieb, J. Pixley. Third Row: Mr. Reid, director, D. Lothery, J. Roberts, N. Cook, P. Franke. Instrumental Music DECEMBER 2— The Band really put itself on the calendar today. A March program, and with such stimulating music they expected us to remain in our seats — The playing at football games was superb — DECEMBER 11 — Orchestra carrying on during the Senior play, church play, Footlights play — Yes, it’s the orchestra that takes over to shorten time between acts. DECEMBER 13 — Pep Band backing our team—A home game is never complete without a little encouragement from the stage. APRIL 17— Did they say that was the Beginners Band — They certainly know their music. MAY 8— Varsity Band and the final concert of the year. Popular music seems to be coming to the foreground. Congratulations members, you’ve done a fine job. Boys’ Ensemble Miss Gallup D. Staser B. Fields J. Eddy J. Staser L. Cram J. Nagy T. Hughes L. Staser Glee Club First Row: A. Dombroski, J. Kraus, O. Rosin, R. Irvine, J. Young, D. Quick, W. Patton, Miss Gallup, D. Strong, H. Byland, A. McKown. Third Row: M. Steward, J. Aris, I. Perreault, A. Cocroft, M. Terrill, M. Marzion, J. Everitt, M. Glenn, M. Fields. Third Row: B. Galvin, M. Kasza, J. Cobb, D. Kalbfleisch, D. Robinson, E. Hadden, J. Flan- igan, C. Dawson, E. Bush. Fourth Row: J. Powers, E. Richardson, M. Drumm, B. Gibb, N. Kelly, J. Hotchkiss, B. Roy, E. Durham, S. Tyler. Mixed Chorus First Row: B. Merian, B. Toth, B. Falker, B. Coyle, J. Nagy, Miss Gallup, C. Bollin, J. Campbell. Second Row: S. Palmer, J. Spencer, J. Alward, J. Kage, S. Low, C. DeLao, M. Sumner. Third Row: J. Thompson, K. Wallace, D. Westfall, A. Henderson, N. Henderson, J. Phelps, J. Gibb. Fourth Row: J. Bigger, L. Cram, J. Eddy, P. Daffron, M. Lutz, M. Plunz. Vocal Music DECEMBER 16-20 — Christmas is the busy time for the music department . . . annual concert . . . street broadcasting . . . all groups have been kept busy . . . a lot of time is required. JANUARY 15 — Boys Ensemble . . . the Fishmarket quartet . . . the Press con- ference finds them entertaining too. APRIL — Another day for all groups . . . Royal Oak District Festival. We heard some fine singing and did a good job ourselves. 75 Nie First Row: M. Wells, D. Westfall, J. Pixley, P. Morris, D. Maass, S. Wyett, M. Lutz, D. Strong, B. Wendorf. Second Row: M. Baker, F. Spencer, M. McBurney, F. Spencer, $. Johnson, M. Stewart, D. St. Peter, W. Godwin, D. Brode. Third Row: L. McGee, M. Drumm, B. Hoffmeyer, J. Bigger, J. Abernethy, V. Darling, H. Hughes, R. Glover, J. Powers. Fourth Row: A. Schuett, S. Roundy, D. Scott, B. Sweet, E. Wangler, B. Nolan, M. Holland, E. Stephens. Fifth Row: Miss Green, J. Stumpf, M. Reaume, B. Falker, M. Smith, D. Quick, R. Holm. Sixth Row: H. Schoof, M. Mather, L. Darling, B. Riggle, B. Schoof, A. Comps, D. Dolliver, M. Fields. Seventh Grade: C. Bollin, M. Marzion, D. Eggleston, J. Cobb, M. Summer, P. Dungerow, E. Bellairs. Eighth Row: D. Walmsley, M. Robinson, B. Dulzo, P. Harvey, J. Young, J. Aris, E, Fraser, H. Gibson. Junior -Senior Girls NOVEMBER 27 — Annual Charity Ball . . . it was super . . . the dim- med ‘lights 2 7 .¢stars’ . , the moons... s_blended with Whitey Dittman’s dreamy music . . . if this is for Charity, give us more of it! DECEMBER 20 — We spent today packing Christmas baskets . . . . making use of our excess funds. MARCH 13 — Faculty - Mother program . . . candle lighted tables, sandwiches, cookies . . . Oh yes mother, we planned it all... this is only a sample of our numerous accomplishments. 76 First Row: Mr. Cofer, D. Pixley, B. Metro, J. Nagy, S. Chapman, B. Toles. Second Row: L. DeLater, L. Shepard, C. Fortune, B. Crichton, D. Pauloski, J. Roberts, S. McBurney, L. Teater, E. Shreeves. Hi-Y SEPTEMBER 23 — Regular meeting — Reports of-Summer Camp by Don Pixley and Jim Nagy and of the Older Boys Conference by Bill Toles. NOVEMBER 22 — Sadie Hawkins Dance —‘‘Marrying Sam Konley” did a “land office” busi- ness and set the club on its feet financially. DECEMBER 20 — Induction ceremonies for 6 new members. These new members pledge to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of christian character. JANUARY 6-— Plans made for Father and Son Banquet and Assembly. First Row: B. Boyney, B. Mitzelfeld, D. Williams, D. Allen, B. Stanley. Second Row: N. Cromie, B. Brim, E. Konley, Coach, D. Shaw. Third Row: V. Werth, D. Lee, A. Lamphier, M. Peters. Varsity Club JANUARY 12— Dinner and a hockey game, at the Olympia . . . How well we learned here the meaning of good sportsmanship . . . Yes Coach, we'll try harder after this. First Row: S. Ingalsbe, F. Rhodes, F. Spencer, Miss Wunderlich, F. Spencer, B. Gladstone, J. Campbell. Second Row: R. Copenhagen, R. Copenhagen, N. Camfield, R. Logan, C. Cooper, B. Merian, L. Parsell, P. Mogg. Third Row: L. Webster, J. Sieger. N. Nolan, L. McKinstry. A. Castle, N. Boyd, B. Chouinard, F. Debski. Fourth Row: G. Scribner, E. Bradford, M. Shotsberger, K. Jackson, S. Lowe, N. Smith, B. Toth, M. Chesnik. Sports galore . . . That’s what we live for . . . Our awards will be out soon — we'll keep our fingers crossed! We may collect enough points yet. First Row: B. Rowen, G. Moulten, C. Voorhees, H. Schoof, F. Geno, N. Henderson, E. Boylan. Second Row: N. Ennis, B. Thorn, B. Schimyser, J. Harleyvetch, E. Burpee, M. Stewart, L. Dahlman, P. Blanchard. Third Row: A. Coulter, A. Grant, P. Hartung, M. Dean, M. Barnes, J. Thompson, K. Wal- lace, A. Henderson. Fourth Row: D. Noreck, E. Wangler, D. Chase, M. Corbett, M. Krehling, M. Cook, H. Plas- sey, D. Jessop. 78 First Row: D. Blanchard, Mr. Sikkema, L. Kage, M. Henry, N. Debski, A. Allen, J. King, D. Sutton, L. Yingling, L. Hunt, C. Taylor, D. Staser, V. Fulk, F. Froehlich, D. Walker. OCTOBER 30 — Leadership Conference in gym with Dr. Doyoe of Michigan State College. NOVEMBER 5 — Exhibit at the District Fair in Romeo — Won twenty-six dollars in prizes — We placed ninth in the grain and apple judging contest. DECEMBER 5— Won first place at Michigan Horticultural Society Convention — prize, thirty dollars — ‘Team participating in judging placed fifth. Radio Club First Row: K. Holm, H. Baker, C. Harvey, D. Stouffer, C. Taylor, D. Schlink, B. Jolitz. Second Row: Mr. Hartung, D. Johnson, D. Bentley, C. Logan, E. Huck, D. Poole, C. Schinke, F. Sage, G. Knust. Science Club SEPTEMBER - JUNE — No special date in the memory of these Science Club members. Any day or every day someone is after that P. A. system — those new rec- ords are appreciated, boys. And, so is the time, money, and effort you must use to keep that equip- ment in working order. We're hop- ing your photography plans are as successful as the P. A. system. OER ena Nes seg | First Row: D. Schluchter, R. Robinson. Second Row: E. Williams, Mr. Hartung, R. Kassabian, B. Reaume, S. Chapman, B. Jolitz. Biology Club i | 7 F B JANUARY 15— xf : Another trip — This eg . ; time we visited the a ; Great Oaks Dairy. � A =. After our trips to the sd ; ne water works and dis: : posal plant, we found this trip of a different interest. Frank Milosh — explaining. First Row: J. Lampinen, D. Kalbfleisch, V. Kage, J. King, N. Debski, B. Brower, Mr. Sikkema. Second Row: L. Kage, D. Sutton, B. Bebout, A. Allen, B. Crichton, V. Fulk, B. Howell, D. Wilcox. 80 First Row: D. St. Peter, P. Sharrow, Miss Roberts, M. Drumm, E. Hadden, M. Fields. Second Row: J. Gibb, D. Chartier, W. Godwin, D. Walmsley, D. Pasternak, B. Hart, M. Rob- inson, E. Bellairs, D. Dolliver, H. Gibson. Third Row: H. Bellairs, F. Hagen, V. Darling, B. Nolan. Home Economics Club JANUARY oc In attempting to trace the odor of baking cookies, we found ourselves in a meeting of the Home Economics Club. They initiated 9 new members last fall and Barbara Hart was elected Regional Pep Leader at a meeting in Plymouth. At today’s meeting they were all working on a Red Cross project. Every member in the group, before the end of the year, hopes to be wearing a pin or bracelet with the F. H. A. emblem. R. Sweet, B. Price, D. Knorr, P. Galvin, M. Reaume. D. Siewert, R. Kitson, §. Clarkson. Standing: Mr. Lawson, C. Dawson. Literary Club JANUARY 13— Formal Organization. At last we have added to the realms of our activity program a club that will give us an opportunity to discuss with our fellow students the classic and current books that interest us. 81 First Row: E. Boyd, M. Carey, Mr. Ivens, N. Nutter, J. Dean. Second Row: L. Fish, J. Phelps, N. Westfall, J. Alward, J. Bushey. Third Row: G. Geno, B. Sweet, D. Lothery, N. Shull, B. Dexter. Falcon Booster Club SEPTEMBER — There’s no special date in our calendar. Football games find us at our posts —the first to arrive — the last to leave — Watching gates, scoring ads in busi- ness places, giving out programs, etc. JANUARY — Basketball season, in addition to regular duties, we collect tickets, check score board, usher, and tackle any other task that comes our way. APRIL — Yes, up pop the baseball games — we resume our respective duties once more — But, it is fun — and we will carry on. Senior Camera Club SEPTEMBER 16 — With a click of the shutter, another new club is created to improve and promote photographic interests for both students and faculty. ——E—E—————a First Row: M. MacArthur, J. Campbell, B. Schinck, Mr. Dillon, D. Sheldon, F. Juengel, N. Taylor. Second Row: J. Dean, N. Kage, S. Geil, G. McHaney, G. Moulton, S. Moak, E. Montross, D. Trulu. Third Row: B. Keith, B. Shaffer, D. Schluchter, F. Rhodes, G. Gay, B. Howell, D. LaForge. Fourth Row: L. Cram, J. Everitt, B. Bebout, R. Henry, P. Thomas, B. Shaver. —_— ‘ First Row: H. Place, B. Metro, Mr. Clute, F. Sage, J. Kraus, J. Everitt. Second Row: E. Durham, C. Plunz, S, Moak, S. Brady, D. Tyler, K. Metro, D. Bearss, M. VanVoorhees, J. Thompson, N. Taylor. M. Plunz, N. Reinert. Third Row: B. Wilber, M. Hansen,.L. Cram, D. Roberts, T. Brown, B. Lucas. First Aid Club SEPTEMBER — Accident on the playground — student injured — no nurse available — First- aid Club members solve the problem. ‘This could happen, for our first aim is practical experience and skill, that we may obtain our first-aid life saving certificate. First Row: J. Eisenhardt, E. Burpee, D. Robinson, M. Reaume, R. Korompay, B. Arnold. Second Row: D. Tyler, S. White, M. Ormsby, Miss Stitt, Mr. Urice. Library Club “Any new books in?” — “Stamp mine next.” — All this is heard many times by our very capable librarians. Their purpose is to better acquaint themselves with the functions of the library. 84 First Row: H. Miranda, M. Haskens, N. Young, Mrs. Ward. Second Row: B. Mikesell, F. Newell, E. Bellairs, I. Koski, M. Marzion, B. Lindsey, C. Harvey. Third Row: P. Madden, J. Schroeder, D. Trocksa, M. Schmidt, J. Weldon, D. Eggleston, Model. Art Club NOVEMBER 11— Cranbrook Museum . . . wonderful trip . . . gorgeous pictures . . . what’s wrong with us? We can do it that way too, if we follow our sponsor’s suggestions. DECEMBER 13 — Detroit Institute of Art . . . another opportunity to see how it can be done . . . that’s what was discussed at our last meeting (now I know what she means.) C. Harris, N. Snook, J. Haidle, B. Price, Mr. Lawson, J. Warren, L. Yingling, P. Daffron, A. Bussa Debate Club DECEMBER — Last chance for raffle tickets —-No tournament debate this year, but oh, these Thursday night meetings — knowledge of principles and techniques! ! We get it all right. We no longer argue — we debate. 85 asia: eine k First Row: A. Bussa, S. Johnson, E. Hubbard, J. Pixley, J. Cobb, J. Lovell. Second Row: P. Daffron, S. Geil, H. Hendershott, Miss Shaw, C. Buchan, C. Harris. Third Row: R. Lockwood, J. Haidle, R. Barnett, L. Eisenhardt, FE. Shreeves. Latin Club DECEMBER 15 — I overheard two Freshmen discussing the Roman Banquet and the Saturnalia today. Just what it was all about was a mystery to me... They explained that the big event was putting into practice what they had been studying all year — Roman customs, religion, and language. We'll —I'm still in the dark but I’m glad they enjoy it. B. Lindsey, M. Schmidt, M. Barnes, N. Nutter, M. Jackson Riding Club SEPTEMBER 16— : We're back in the saddle again — ‘even if we eat our dinner off the mantel” —we ring in another youngster midst our activity program — Though few in number, the stable doors swing open to our ever increasing demand for horses. | 86 First Row: D. Fitzgerald, M. Fauser, B. Roy, L. Fleisher, J. Flanigan, R. Guthrie. Second Row: Mr. McGowan, D. Campbell, R. Plagens, C. Gray, D. Bentley, A. McCracken, D. Schlink, K. Reinert. Third Row: C. Ide, J. Coons, D. Holland, D. DeLater, H. Davis, J. Atkins, J. Eddy. Fourth Row: E. Kitson, S. McBurney, D. Bradford, J. Kirkpatrick, D. Blanchard, A. Free- born, D. Hadd, H. Allison. Chess Club OCTOBER 14— “My Queen takes your Bishop!’”’ Overhearing this remark in the hall we were rather puzzled, but then discovered it to be a familiar saying when Chess players get together. Though still in its infancy, the club is stimulating great interest. Projector Operators First Row: E. Boyd, S. Ingalsbe, A. Allen, B. Toles, Mr. Dillon. Second Row: A. Freeborn, D. Noyes, T. Wiggins, H. Froehlich, J. King, G. Mathews. Tai veai nies Biter ge cae OE Sok choca, taney | SWIX M.IACKSON-NLENNIS - Susters GUESS WHO?? 2 i I i } . rer z : ae x ‘ 5 | ; | ay i Pa Me - 7 SCHOOL DAYS� SGHOOL DAYS POSING. 28 SHIRLEY (yrly ROUNDY TAS ae ODUM esa at 5 oe “Thanks” This, our Senior year, has been our most active one, not only in scholastic endeavors, but also in our extra-curricular activities. To all members of the faculty we wish to say “thanks”. We express our appreciation to our class sponsors, Mr. Clute, Mr. Sikkema, and Miss Pritzel for their helping hand in planning and carrying out such acti vities as Christmas card sales, Senior trip, com- mencement activities, etc.; to Miss Tallant for her endless hours in directing the cast of the Senior Play, ‘Snafu’, and bringing it to a successful production; and to Miss Ribbink for her ceaseless efforts and efficient aid in making this Falcon possible. Congratulations to those members of our Class who have received honors for outstanding ability. JOAN STUMPF Michigan Honor Girl DORIS BRODE Salutatorian BILL MITZELFELD Valedictorian Michigan Honor Boy MARTHA PORRITT Salutatorian ; i : Ce eas aa oi wit GR SE ra ae Be Se 2S : ; ae SO Ge Ss CR Ge Gee SO Cas CORR SIN “SOR: AAR Stocthy Me ome peti secs SHOR RS a CM scenapieanapeiagiintineeeasind ee ie A Mi Ch oti QURGRN GAA eQNUONRA M RAS a ean. OR 3 ba se La Ses I ST GP, Was RRR ees A er Se Se ag | CRE GES Mi SL WAR BR ks Ch Se RS AY GER NS GAR er A i es ae MR ae ate ay OT Sema Ra RERMR WOM EM. as ve NRE MERE RE ari « a SRD SSIES NLS SEND EN kee ae agaaue Sr ag. ce ee v4 sagen wel Fe see SD GR CMS % ee ©G8p.- 228 t We, the class of 1947, wish to express our appreciation to those who have so willingly contributed financial support for this book. We have indicated the amount contributed by stars. kkk Four stars represent the largest contribution; three stars, the next highest, etc. Congratulations HOMER WING POST AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY Compliments of NATIONAL TWIST DRILL AND TOOL COMPANY Congratulations SWOBODA STUDIO Congratulations AVON TUBE CORP. Rochester, Michigan Congratulations COMMUNITY MOTOR SALES, ING. DILLMAN AND UPTON Lumber and Coal Best Wishes to the Class EGGLESTON’S Compliments of HILLS AND AVON THEATERS Congratulations to the Class McALEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Congratulations AIR-CRAFT MANUFACTURING Goodison, Michigan Congratulations ANDERSON MOTOR SALES Best Wishes to the Class of 1947 THE GEORGE BURR HARDWARE Best Wishes from THE BUSINESS STAFF kkk xk 94 Congratulations PURDY’S DRUG STORE ROCHESTER GEAR WORKS 4474 Orion Road Congratulations ROCHESTER MACHINE SPECIALTIES Congratulations from ROCHESTER NATIONAL BANK YATES MACHINE WORKS Authorized Allis-Chalmers Sales and Service Compliments of BUZZELL DRESS SHOP BILL CAMPBELL SERVICE Compliments of CARMICHAEL’S SCHOOL BUS LINES of Rochester Congratulations Cc. W. CASE HARDWARE Compliments of CRISSMAN’S PHARMACY DAVEY’S FOOD LOCKER and GROCERY of Rochester Compliments of D C STORES Compliments of MRS. A. R. DILLMAN Congratulations DON’S BARBER SHOP Congratulations J. W. EASTMAN, VETERINARIAN Congratulations to the Class FORSYTH MARKET Compliments of FOUR-O-SIX BAR Best Wishes of GARNER MOTOR SALES GOODISON PLANING MILL General Mill Work 4393 Orion Road HALE’S SHOE STORE L. D. Bravener, Proprietor HOUGHTEN SON Farm Implements ‘ Congratulations and Best Wishes LARRY JEROME Compliments RED KNAPP MARTIN INSURANCE AGENCY Compliments of MASON’S MARKET Complete Food Store Compliments of JACK ALLEN Compliments of A P STORE Congratulations from ARIS 5 10c STORE Best Wishes AUBURN DRIVE INN AVON BILLIARD PARLOR Congratulations AVON EXCLUSIVE CLEANERS AVON PLUMBING AND HEATING 104 W. Fifth Street Congratulations from DR. H. D. AXFORD Compliments of BEBOUT’S RESTAURANT: Congratulations Class of 1947 OAKLAND FOUNDRY MACHINE CO. PAULINE PALMER, JEWELER QUICK’S SERVICE STATION 205 Main Street Congratulations ROCHESTER ANTIQUE SHOP Mr. and Mrs. Royse Jackson ROCHESTER BATTERY SERVICE 121 Main Street Compliments of ROCHESTER CLARION ROCHESTER GREENHOUSE 210 East Third Street Congratulations Class of 1947 ROCHESTER PAPER COMPANY Congratulations to the Class ROCHESTER RADIO TELEVISION Best Wishes ROCHESTER RECREATION L. L. Whims and Son ROCHESTER REFRIGERATION Congratulates You Congratulations from ROSS GARAGE Best Wishes STEFFEN’S SERVICE STATION Compliments of SUTTON’S Best Wishes TALLEY-WARREN MOTOR SALES, INC. Congratulations Class of 1947 ZIMMERMAN and LIDDICOAT SHOE STORE BEHM’S DAIRY BOB’S GROCERY Avon and John R. Roads Compliments of DR. G. R. BROOKS Congratulations BUD’S CAFE C L DRIVE IN FRED B. CARPENTER SON Men’s Wear CHET’S BARBER SHOP Best Wishes CHRISTIANSEN USED CAR SALES Compliments of COLLINS CLEANERS THOMAS G. CRICHTON CABINET WORKS Congratulations WALTER DeBAENE Compliments of THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY FLOYD’S GARAGE 24 Hour Towing Service Congratulations FRENCH’S MARKET Best Wishes from GODWIN’S VARIETY HARDWARE 1620 East Auburn GOODISON STORE Goodison, Michigan Congratulations Class of 1947 MR. AND MRS. R. L. GREGORY HELM’S FEED STORE 1619 East Auburn Road Congratulations from HENRY’S GROCERY STORE Congratulations HOBART FUNERAL HOME Compliments of R. JOHNSON COMPANY H. B. LITTELL SON Best Wishes Pa MaS! SERVIGE Congratulations LUCILLE SHOPPE Best Wishes DR. L. W. MELSTROM, O. D. A. T. MORLEY Realtor and Insurance Compliments of T. E. NICHOLS FUNERAL HOME Congratulations from NITA’S LUNCH Congratulations NOWELS LUMBER COAL CO. OBERG’S ELECTRIC SALES AND SERVICE Compliments of DR. W. M. O’BRIEN FRED S. PALMER Jeweler and Optometrist Congratulations to the Senior Class from PETER’S DAIRY BAR Best Wiskes POTERE SUPER SERVICE Road Service “Many Thanks” Congratulations RITA’S BEAUTY SHOP ROCHESTER ELEVATOR COMPANY Compliments of ROCHESTER ERA Compliments of ROCHESTER GIFT SHOP Best Wishes ROCHESTER LUNCH ROCHESTER OPTICAL COMPANY Dr. S. W. Black, Optician ROCHESTER PLUMBING HEATING SERVICE 310 Main Street Compliments of WALTER SCHIELDS Best Wishes DRi-L GC, SCHLECTE, Mab: Compliments of SCHOOLCRAFT’S DRUG STORE L. C. SCOTT General Electric Appliances SHERMAN’S GROCERY 1629 East Auburn Road Compliments SHUELLER’S Congratulations SNACK BAR SOUTH END GARAGE 121 Main Street Congratulations STEWARD’S BAKERY Best Wishes DR. W. F. STUMP VAN HOOSEN FARM Grade-A-Milk — Phone 7623 Congratulations Class of 1947 THE VILLAGE CHINA SHOP Congratulations WALLACE CLEANERS Congratulations from WEBBER CLEANERS WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Congratulations JESSE WHITE’S SERVICE Best Wishes WILLARD PURE OIL SERVICE Compliments of YOUNG’S GROCERY CHICAGO | : a