South High School - Spectra Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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COMMERCIAL LAW CLUB First Row lkneelinql: Homer Hall, Eldron Brown, Shirley Elenbaas, Helen Chandler, Norma Demeresr, Helen Belden, Sue Oxford, Loraine Kruys-Voorberge, Margaret Switous, LaVerne Karrip, Dorothy Bradshaw, Lucille Fabbro, Peggy Sandro, Gerald Anderson, Kent Baclcart. Second Row lsittinqlz Jim Lomonaco, Mary Russo, Rose Badaluco, Evelyn Witte, Marion Larson. Garneta Casile, Helen B'anchard, Jaclc Bauqhman, Pat Bell, Lois Corwin, Jeanne Pummifl, Mary Miller, Louise Maloney. Harriet Hartesveldt. Third Row Mr, Fisher, Bill Blow, Don Holst, Lester Hyde, Mildred Parks, Evelyn Polderrnan. Betty Metzler, Juanita lacovoni, Betty Hall, Jeannette Crosier, Elaine Wieland, Jane Michel, Jean Endsley, Joann Wegal, Marian Karcher, Helen Wright, Gloria Eklcens, Herbert Hinkley, Roland Sterken. Fourth Row: Norman Wright, Jack Loew, Bob Beaudetre, Jim Masierson, Carl Snider, Duane Miller, Andy Limber, Pete Morello, Roland Olson, Jaclc Cooper, Jerry Meyers, Bob Taylor, Carl VanDommelen, Jim Foster, Gene Johnson, Steve Amato, Harold Clay. Fifth Row: Joe Rau, Art Vorenlcamp, Gerald Troslce, Don White, Gordon Rehnlce, John Bigford, Tom Meyer, Bob DeRidder, Cal We-lmers, Al Koninq, Robert O'Conne'l. fhe Commercial Law club was composed of the students in lllr, Elisha Fishers Commercial law classes. Because this group contained a large majority of seniors, the club decided as its ob- jective to help the senior class and South High school in any activity which they might attempt. At the meetings, which were held during the first and third weeks of the activity period, trick decisions of law were discussed. versions were given on difficult case problems, and any subjects which had remained unsettled in class were ex- plained by hir. Fisher. Rloney for the treasury was earned by several successful sales after school. The rise in membership this year was ac- counted for by the increasing popularity of com- mercial law as a class, and by the increasing de- mand on the public to understand the elements of contracts, and relationship of partners, the liability of sellers, and the essentials of negotiable instruments. Despite the large size of the club, it was Cap- ably led by Jack Baughman, president, and Bud Laramy, vice-president. Pat Bell acted as secre- tary-treasurer the first semester and Juanita lacovoni, the second semester.

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SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY Row One: Lucille Dykstra, Mariorie Toogood, Jean Pummill, Ardythe Swartz, Warren Spry, Doris Diedricb, AI Koning, Miss Knapp. Rew Two: Doris Roodvoets. Ray Shinn, Barbara Brown, Jane Michel, Harold Clay, Norman Woudsrra, James Berry, Jack Zuiderveld. Row Three: Carol Bornrnelie, Sylvia Meier, Eleaner Klein, Fred Milhaupt, Maxine Blink, Vern Austin, l.aVerne Karrip. The Senior Honor society represented that group of students who recognized the importance of study as a basis for making the country in which they lived a working, breathing democracy. The qualifications for membership characterized fairly well the purpose and ideals of the club. Each member, chosen by the faculty, besides maintaing high scholarship and good citizenship, needed to be dependable, honest, and have a pleasing personality and initiative. The four ideals of the club, leadership, scholar- ship, service, and character, were brought out in the formal initiations of new members which were held twice yearly. Under the supervision of Bliss Elisabeth Knapp, the club sent letters to alumni of South who were in the armed services. The chairman of the activity was Al Koning, while llarjorie Toogood, Vern Austin, and Eleanor Klein helped to keep a record of the correspondence. The members also took charge of classrooms and study halls when the faculty thought it necessary. An extensive campaign to promote returning books to the library was conducted, with Eleanor Klein in charge of the drive. The ofiicers for the year were lVarren Spry, presidentg Doris Diedrich, vice-presidentg Ar- dythe Swartz, secretary: All Koning, treasurerg and Bliss Knapp, adviser. -ueixhnsraasmmmiu-.--sworn:-mez1.'-11-umai,g,...K 1-iusrmv me snmmgnqn

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---2-m V-Y-, -- -fan--. m-1-.un..o-am THESPIANS Row One lsitlinq on lloorl: Jo Ellen Litton, Phyllis Perry, Georgian Swilous, Marqarei Krueger, Sylvia Meier, Beth Grirn, Lois Writ, Margaret Switous, Barbara Brown, Pal Stahl. Row Two: Jackie Cain, Shirley Waterman, Jane Michel, Doris Diedrich, Elaine Reynolds, Joyce Edson, Jaclc Zuiderveld, Miss LaBarge, Shirley Peterson, Shirley Elenbaas, Elaine Wieland. l-larriet l-lartesveldt. Row Three: Emigail Lilly, Margaret l-lardenbol, Marilyn l-loutrnan. Mariorie Grant, Martha Christiancy, Yvonne Cilliers, Dorothy Norin, Joann Weqal. l-lelen Chandler, l-larriel Broclc, Dorothy Dunn, Doris Hitchcock, Virginia Gazon, Eleanor Sack, Par McMaster, l-'lelen Belden, Mary Russo, Lorraine l-lynes, Mary Spencer. Pow Four: Gladys Linclselh, Lois Marcroll, lrrna Cook, Nancy Burns, Etna Plag, Barbara l-lerb, Carol Bomrnelie, Jerry Lovell, Wilrne-Ha Ferrell, Claudia VanderLees'r, Beverly Buclrharn, Jane Chamberlain, Helen Van l-larlesveldt, Jane Witter, Ferne l-lollebeclr. Alyce Ridinqer, Jean Endsley, Marilyn DeBruin. Row Five: Arr Vorenlcarnp, Bob Stringl-iarn, l-lerlo Witman, Gene Johnson, Pele Morello, Gerald Anderson, Duane Miller, Ray Shinn, Diclc Markham, Warren Spry, Marvin McLeod, Gordon Rehnlce, Kent Baclrart. Row Six: Arno Marsh, Don lrlolst, Carl Van Dornmelen, Bob De Ridder, Bob Blazer, Corny Frens, Kent Esbauqh, The Thespian club, under the direction of lVliss Noreen LaBarge, had a very active year. It was also a year of many innovations and dissen- sions from the regular scheduled events. The senior play, of which a large pa1't of the cast was composed of Thespian members, was given in December. The Thespian members made sets, helped in the costuming, and applied makeup. On VVashington's birthday, Thespians pre- sented a patriotic skit to show how money was raised for the wars in which this country has en- gaged. For the bomber show, Thespian members wrote, directed and acted in a show entitled, A Dollar Bill Talks . These were merely preliminary to the principle activity, the Thespian plays. ln former years, one long play had been given, but this year plans were made to produce four short plays, Sham , Submerged , Tobacco Alleyn, and The Booru. These plays were to be presented at South and at other schools. Thespians pins were also purchased in the second semester to identify members. Odicers for the year were Jack Zuiderveld, presidentg Shirley Peterson, vice-president: Doris Diedrich, secretary: Joyce Edson, treasurer: and Bliss La Barge, adviser. Gerry Lovell acted as secretary during the second semester. -1-s-fuse-an-4n:.:.:-xmas.,1.,,,.aaLmnms.nsuai..,.:-.A we-1 emu ia-.-neealxr-i .rf-msn.