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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1946 volume:

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HS THE WURDSK WE SING TO YOU-- HHIL TOTHE REDI HHO BLUE OF SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BRING VIVID MEMORIES OF YOUH DHYS HT SOUTH,S0 MHY THIS BOOH WITH ITS PICTURES or FRIENDS FIND FUN REVIVE PLEFISFINT THOUGHTS OF YOUH SCHOOL LIFE. BOTH THE worms FIND MUSIC OF OUH SONS wEHH WRITTEN IN I957 BY MISS BESSIE LINOLEY. 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Ramsey Vice-President - Chuck Weaver The stately strains of Pomp and Circumstancen drifted from the South auditorium on lune I3 as the 275 graduating seniors walked slowly down the aisle to receive their diplomas. The events of the DCist year passed in review through their minds. Their tirst memory was ot the class election in November. The Rivets, Gremlins, and Yankee Noodles fought vigorously against each other but the gallant promises of lim Williams, president, Chuck Weaver, vice-presi- dent, Helen Clark, secretary, and Hose Monter- russo, treasurer, won the students' decisions Nadine Miller, Don Ramsay, and Bob Spry were student advisers with Mr. Harold Buckhorn and Miss ldah Willison as taculty advisers. lust as in the chief governing body ol our country, committees carried on much ol the work of the class, so each student was assigned to one committee to help out. With December came two important dates. The first was Pops birthday and the other, Christ- mas, Each was celebrated by a party in' the boys' gym. .4 I I , D4 Committee Heads-McxcMiclceu. Scrurman. Committee Heads-Wilson. Riefel, Miller, Dorgun Wellbeloved. Black. Hice Akey Maxrne Sr Mlxed Chorus Announcement Comm Receptlon Comm Alvarez, Herman Bars and Chevrons ROTC Ushers' Club Sr Play Comm Arnalo, Lillian Girls Reserves Club Co-ed Austin, Nina Concert Band SpGl llSl'l Club Barton. Max KO T C. Bars and Cllevrons Ushers' Club Entertainment Comm. , 'ar Q' . Q 1 Strictly publicity Baniill, Lucille Decorating Comm. lied Cross Beaird. Georgia G1rl Reserves Taltler Class Day Mixed Chorus XP ll' x TH r xy. so if I f , ,g o L ij. ,. . kr Barnes, Lois Public Speaking Commercial Law Club Sr. Play Comm. Beatty. Ieanne Student Council, Secy. Girl Reserves Sr. Play Comm. Inter-Hlgh Council, Edilor Baker, Peggy Lou Tattler Music Comm. Baloyan, Theodore Commercial Law Club Tcrtller Motto Comm. Znd Team Football Bartholomew. Gordon Bars and Chevrons Decoration Comm. Bockner, Katherine Glee Club Mixed Chorus Commercial Law Club 5' hxiik lr Bannon, Helen Drcrmatics Girl Reserves- Glee Club 1 Color Comm. N. x li'- 135' -af. . 4 A Benner. Ph llil Commercial Law Club Mrxed Chorus flower Comm, I Bergstrom. Erma Honor Society Gxrl Reserves Debate Spectra Black. Phyllis Spamsh Club Glee Club Color Comm. Bergstrom, Floyd Football, Captam Basketball Track Varsxty Club Blair, Raymond Varsny Club Track H1-Y, Pres Ushers' Club 1 'X 'Y . I1 Beunk, Dorothy Blake. Edward Baseball Ushers' Club Varsity Club Commercral Law Club Sippin' sarsapcxrilla Bishop, Ioan Honor Society Curl Reserves Commercial Law Flower Comm. Club ,Hi- 'Q xr' Blish. Ross Commercial Law Club Decoration Comm. Bogordus, Alice Flower Comm Cnrls' Athletrc Ass'n Commercral Law Club 4 0' f l J Miss ug . -, .smug Mft! CHQ ill ap Arg, Q . . , 83 N .5 Boujan Gloria Bradlo . Naida Mixed Chorus Spanish Club Glee Club Horizon Club Student Council Vtstttng Comm. Mid-Year Commencement Chairman Buckham, Richard Tennts Varsity Club Honor Society Ht-Y, Pres, Glamorous gazers l , Brown, Donald Bars and Chevrons Announcement Com Ushers' Club Student Council Burdick. Iack ' lshers' Club Brown, Robert H.O.T.C. m, Bars and Chevrons Commercial Law Club Ushers' Club B k' k, P Mliefl chifiiy Glee Club Decoration Comm. Brummoler. Faith Student Council Girl Reserves Publicity Comm. Orchestra Cam, William A. Basketball Bars and Chevrons Football Ushers' Club Campbell, Richard R.O,'1'.C. Bars and Chevrons Honor Society, Pres in M Scholarship Comm Choals. Ioan Spanish Club Glee Club Trojanette Club Cheerleader Canon, Marilyn Gir Reserves Tattler Entertainment Comm, Chairman Spanish Club Carlson, Donald Carlson. Mariorie Spanish Club Girl Reserves Publicity Comm, Cippenere. Virginia Mixed Chorus Cavagnaro, Delores Commercial Law Club Announcement Comm, Decoration Comm, Girl Reserves Clark. Helen Girl Reserves Latin Club Sr. Class, Secy. Memorial Comm. A Song at Twilight Chambers. Theodore L. Commercial Law Club Music Comm. Concert Band Cheerleader Clinton, Wilma Girl Reserves Motto Comm. -ir' 13 Coil, Mariorie Girl Reserves Memorial Comm R.O.T.C, Creamer, Georgianns Cheerleader Girls' Athletic Club Girl He-serves Spanish Club I oke on Iuko Crabbs, Donald Ushers' Club Decoration Comm. Cuddohy, Iack H. Red Cross, Vice-pres. Ushers' Club R.O.'I'.C. Election Comm. ul Q ina' Craml Zora Marie Announcement Comm D'Angelo, Gasper Club Co-ed Ushers' Club Motto Comm. Cheerleader Cole. Marilyn Student Council Girl Reserves Sr, Play Commf Co-chairman French Club Cooley, Emma Crawford, Betsy Sr. Mixed Chorus Archery Sr, Play Comm. Decoration Comm. Davis, Iacklyn Camera Club Girl Reserves Music Comm. Commercial Law Club De Grail. Viola Honor Society Girl Reserves Tatiler Decoration Comm Chairman Y-gf: Dekkenga. Arlene Girl Reserves Flower Comm v ff! ami ya 5 I .K P by If i X 'L 3 De Lielde. lame! Ushers' Club Hi-Y Club Football Memorial Comm. De Wilt. Warren Football Basketball Student Council Spectra Diepenhorlt, Crystal Girl Heserves Tattler Mixed Chorus Camera Club Dorgan. Iolm Spanish Club Ushers' Club Class Day Comm., Co-chamnan . fi. Delnay. Irene Color Comm. Diana. Iacqueline Mixed Chorus I-'lower Comm. Derwich. David DO Will- David Club Co-ed Entertainment Comm. Diedrich. Iune Beverly Class Day Comm. Ice cream. cake, and Pop 'WL X-164 s is AQ E+ X' -QR 1 1 5 l---sg, . v. 5 1 - . - . 4' lx s 2 Drummond, Gordon Bars and Chevrons Varsrty Club 'lenms Swlrnmmg C f Dupree. Sally Ioan Announcement Comm. Camera Club Sr Gxrl Reserves Decoratton Comm. Eldred. Marilyn Tattler Spanxsh Club Decoratxon Comm Merry Christmas! Dutcher, Bruce Student Councrl VUfSllY Club Qutll and Scroll Honor Soctety Ellen. Keith Band Orchestra Pres Eckert, Beverly Glrl Reserves Mtxed Chorus England. Dennis Football Baseball Varstty Club Ushers' Club Essenburg, Luella Decoratton Comm, Announcement Comm Cvtrl Reserves Mtxed Chorus Farrington, Ioan Home Room Counctl Student Council Commerctal Law Club Sr Play Comm Edgerlo, Donald Tattler H1-Y, Vtce-pres. Baseball Bars and Chevrons rr' , it in Foster, Calvin I. llr-Y Club Varsity Club Ushers' Club Bars and Chevrons 'ii Fiiield, Charlen Band Orchestra Archery Club lrlorrzon Club Fillmore. Mary Anabel Mrxed Chorus Camera Club Announcement Comm. Tattler Fischer, Clare Band Orchestra Vorsxty Club Track Frandson. Dorothy Commercral Law Club Sr, Play Comm. Fisher. Donna Commercral Law Club Memorral Comm. Program Comm. Franke. Arthur Bars and Chevrons Color Comm Ushers' Club LXIQ-Q lr 'X if or Senior smiles Fo rd, Palricia Cwxrls' Athlehc Ass'n Technologxan Sr. Play Comm. Mlxed Chorus Gaglio, Iennie Commerclal Law Club Sr, Play Comm. Genovese. lack Track M1X9d Chorus Decoratron -5 Greer. Ronald Munnuring mixer Gilbert. Marian Schubert Club Contestant Reception Comm. Greening, Roy Goebel, Betsy Curl Heserves Honor Society Spanish Club, Vice-pres, Debate Club, Vzceepres Gustalson. Maurice Bars and Chevrons Ushers' Club R,O.T C. Memorial Comm. Gerber, Winona Mixed Chorus Red Cross Giebink, Doris Honor Soctet Library Greenhoe. Peggy Gul Reserves Spanish Club Class Day Comm Haan. Vernon Y pu- fm 1 l l t 3 l 2 4 1 4 p +1 Hackett. Doris Band Color Comm. S F. JE' x . aa, ' If Ofzonlbl' New txirgixexi YXGWCOYO 'N Oman Cmes Bo cgoebex J mance: Ufifed Gnd TQ, 1 O lelikfl. CN ' ,sf .eq !O'5,EZ3s5 , SN .W Po po:ulUy ujqr GUI, .xi Bo .' Mill Y. W Sr Saver M0014 Dressed Boy: Wdlxfwrwx Dressed GitX: W'ms1on ,,,,...--- , :G JT?,...,. an I 1 fa. KV' evo of yxoqe . 69A9o6axgV 5 Booked Cburaqen C d u dOhy V90 Q Q 939901 0? - 62 , -get , 3? ,f 0.x ., vw eve 5. .Ce 'wif-f'W 4' I Q Qhxxt Oxvxw 9 Rr 1 f -2 TIN-s Y' 1.9 if B S1 :X Sbful Boy: Nr Girl: fggfffom Sfmo! ..--v mbV3 3 . obfllfilsa. -181: 190,81 . 'Are xxefbof' XSOH CXQB' cgzxbediun' Cm CMOS Y e D O Wer Bo Aihl Q ELECTIGN L Haggai, Richard football Track Varsrty Club Ushers' Club V532 L5- 1 A. Hahn. Iacqueline Latrn Club Entertarnment Comm. Hansen, Gerald R O T C Track Band Hr-Y Club Harper, lames Debate Club Radro Comm Commercral Law Club Class Day Comm Hart. Bet! Archery Club, Treas. Spamsh Club Grrl Reserves Sr Play Comm. Haight, Marvin Memorral Comm, Harbry, Mary Alice Curl Reserves Entertarnment Comm. Mrxed Chorus Hall, Laura Hamel Sally Glee Club Harrzon Club Commencement Comm Harmer, David Camera Club, Pres H1-Y Cl Band Speclra ub It's a great dayl he 'Z' Hartman. Doris 'lattler Mixed Chorus Motto Comm If ll l -pf I Havas. Aurolyn Gtr Reserves Hicks, Barbara Girl Reserves Commercial Low Club Entertainment Comm. Two lumps, pleasel Hengst, Dorothy Tattler Honor Society Quill and Scroll Announcement Comm. Hilferink. Barbara Girl Reserves Sr, Ploy Comm. 'lattler Spanish Club li H u ,Q w,,l2 Hesse. Anna Marie Hice, Lucille Glee Club Ilonor Society, Secy, Commercial Law Club Motto Commi, Chairman Class Day Comm. Hilferink, Ruth Honor Society Latin Club Orchestra Class Day Comm. Holmgren, Richard H1-Y Mixed Chorus Hollaback, Clifford Ushers' Club Bars and Chevrons Commencement Co Hi-Y mm. Student Council Home Room Council 8 Holst. Dexter Bars and Chevrons Hi-Y Ushers' Club Debate Hull, lean Marie Mixed Chorus Girl Reserves Class Day Comm. Spanish Club Holwerda. William Football Basketball Ushers' Club Varsity Houtman, June Girl Reserves Mixed Chorus Latin Club Motto Club Hunt. Patricia Girl Reserves Entertainment Comm. af Howay, Ruth Hunting, Paula Mixed Chorus Memorial Comm. Service Comm. 'Kyser and Kabbibbleu Huber, Patricia'Anne Honor Society Memorial Comm, Chairman Hutchins. Lo uin Lynn Hyde. Richard Football Varsity Club Track Ushers' Club rf' rs. A social gathering lenaen. Shirley ifucxnlsh Club lxed Chorus Flower Comm. Glrls' Glee Club Iune, Bruce I.. Kaleeley, Clara Student Council Red Cross Commercial Law Club Entertainment Comm. Tattler Inhnson. Ban Bars and Chevrons Memorial Comm. R,O,T.C. Kane. Madeline Glee Club Mtxed Chorus Gxrl Reserves Commencement Com Jackson, Ianet Girl Reserves Tczttler Class Day Comm. Iackson. Mozelle Mtxed Chorus Home Room Council Service Comm. Music Comm, lohnson, Lynn H. Student Council Katsma, Margaret Band Orchestra PUbl1Cll Comm. m Mrxed Clhorus 16 Q.-. Q Q . af' Keck, Iulia Honor Socrety Grrl Reserves Spectra Entertainment Comm Kelly. Barbara Gmrl Reserves Tattler 'it' -9- Kendrick, Sally Grrl Reserves Spamsh Club Brology Club Class Day Comm. Konwinski. Betty Class Day Comm. Curl Reserves Commercial Law Club .asv -Gauss., . J' ' 53295 ri 4 ia Q . V. ' .7 msec N ' Kesler, lansite Mrxed Chorus Commercxal Law Club Sr, Play Comm. Glee C ub Koomcms, lack H1AY Ushers' Club Bars and Chevrons Track ,avi xx. , A-Q , w Kimmel. Maurice Ushers' Club Krupp, Norman Band Varsrty Club, Pres. Ushers' Club Color Comm. Mock marriage 'P' Koepnick, Donald Varsity Club Bars and Chevrons Track Ushers' Club Kremble. Barbara Debate Grrl Reserves Sr. Play Comm. Kuhlman, Ruth L tm lub a C Entertamment Comm. .W + if B Knipex, Helen Mxxcd Chonus Gul Hesexvos Cvuls' Glue Club 4 Lane, Mary Color Comm Mlxed Chorus S1JQlllSll Club Linderman, Fay Bars cmd Chevrons R O TC Ushers' Club Sr Play Comm Queen ol the Class Leatherman, Ioyce Glrl Reserves, Trees. Commencement Comm Lindsay, Roland Track Commercmcrl Low Club Entertainment Comm . 2 N Lehr, Glenna Mrxed Chorus Announcement Comm. Lucchesi, hose Commercml Luw Club Class Day Comm, Mlxed Chorus Harper, Esther Lyne MucMicken, Mar Ioan Music Comm., C cirmcm Spanish Club Girl Reserves Bcmd Lickteig, Dorothy lfrench Club Girl Heservcs Commencement Comm 8 Miller, Nadine Taltler, Editor Honor Society Quill and Scroll Home Room Council Matteson. Ma rcolon Glee Club Trojanette Cheerleader McGee, Kathonno Merrill. Lois Girls' Glee Club Tatller Program Chairman Archery Monlerusso. Ross Sr. Class, Treas. Home Room Council, Vice-Pres. Class Day Comm. Commercial Law Club Meyers. Iohn Hi-Y Ushers' Club Entertainment Comm. Band Morrow, Nancy Girl Reserves Spanish Club Entertainment Comm., Chairman The work ol Cupid Miller, Beverly Mixed Chorus Moss, Robert Mulluy. Churlol G Hi-Y Motto Comm. Ushers' Club, Vice-Pres. Concert Band Entertamment Comm. Club Co-ed fr- IZ Pop's Delicatessen Newcomb. Howard Football Varsity Club Honor Society Ushers' Club Oosterhol, Mary Parente, Vincent Girl Reserves Track Mixed Chorus Class Day Comm. Mulliken, Stuart Bars and Chevrons Ushers' Club Honor Society Nelson, George Basketball Track Nielson, Delores Oohrl. Ilse French Club Girl Reserves Entertainment Comm. Horizon Club Park, Onalee Pearson, Beverly Ann Girl Reserves Tattler Tattler, Distribution Mgr Spanish Club Home Room Council, Girl Reserves Secy. Music Comm. Commencement Comm. 1 rx l C! Pleasant, Elizabeth Mixed Chorus Class Day Comm. -, . Y 3 fa' ,zz 1 'A I , P .ff Pratt, Ervin Announcement Comm. Polakovich, Violet Girl Reserves Flower Comm. Glee Club Commercial Law Club Rector, Robert Hi-Y Ushers' Club Bars and Chevrons French Club Reynolds, Elaine if ' fi- Q 'A Reynolds. Robert Xazsity Club 'J K Us-hers' Club A Bars and Chevrons S t i f ' Q ll' ' . M .WW Ramsay, Donald Sr. Class, Student Adviser Bars and Chevrons Band, Vice-Pres. Track Reed, Patricia Tattler Flower Comm. Girl Reserves , Pres, Randazzo, losepk Memorial Comm, Football, Manager R.O,T,C. Retan. Betty Tatiler Commencement, Chairman Spanish Club Girl Reserves Shoe Variety Read. Avonno Tattler Spanish Club Girl Reserves Class Day Comm Rietel. Poqqs Rios, Helen Class Day, hairman A Cappella Choxr Gxrl Reserves Announcement Comm, Tattler Dramatlcs Romkema. Richard Hx-Y Varsrty Club Ushers' Club The big, handsome flyer Ritzema. Lois Concert Band spectra usxc Comm. Rumble. Betty Class Day Comm, Grrl Reserves Mixed Chorus as .bk Roberts. William Color Comm. Huwersma. Aleatha Mrxed Chorus Commerclal Law Club Sr. Play Comm. Sadowski, Haymond Track R.O.T.C. Bars and Chevrons Sakkers, Ioyce Muszc Comm. Gzrl Reserves Roden. Laurel Sr. Play Comm. Curl Reserves Archery Club, Pres. Tattler 'f' ,e sf ' T913 K P Q sits C. , Ili r 'U 2- 'rr tl R' 51 ' ar 1 353 if N ' r. 15, -Q: n :ff -if 9- 1 ,G ' Y of 1 r N -7 Schroeder, Robert Ushers' Club Bars and Chevrons Decoration Comm. Sr, Play, Stage Manager Salhanay, Leo Ushers' Club Decoration Comm. Sami-a, George Track Varsity Club Ushers' Club Decoration Comm. Saurman, Wilda Home Room Council, President Announcement Comm Girl Reserves Soil. Helen Girl Reserves Sr, Play Comm. Dra-matics Visiting Comm,, Chairman Schonwald. lune R,O.T.C. Bars and Chevrons Spanish Club Debate Sella. Antoinette Mixed Chorus Red Cross Commercial Law Club Girl Reserves Conflict Schouten, Albert Ushers' Club Spanish Club Decoration Comm. Semeyn. Iune Horizon Club Honor Society Publicity Comm. JCI' 1, Sharp. Howard Bars and Chevrons tl 5 ui K K Q lr . Skougil, Kath n Entertainment rComm, Drum Majorette Dramatics Gay nineties Sherwood. Charles Ushers' Club Hi-Y Varsity Club Bars and Chevrons Slater, Dori! Latin Club Siel. Blanche Sloane, Rosemary Camera Club Entertainment Comm. Mixed Chorus Shaver. Marjorie Girl Reserves Tcrttler Commencement, Chairman Student Council Shepperly, Robert Baseball Ushers' Club Varsity Color Comm. Skinner. Shirley Mixed Ghorus Girls' Cwlee Club Spcmisr. Martha Glee Club Commercial Law Club Spr , Robert Tatger Student Council Varsity Club Honor Society 44,43 q , - z -ff .1 1 1 sr Q ah ...' 'Il an 6 .. ai if X X, le. Stelma, Bonner Mae Mixed Chorus Girl Reserves Motto Comm. T p r, Henry Usfiefs' Club Entertainment Comm. Latin Club Termeer. Edward Concert Band Spanish Club Y Q Stevens, Ardeth Latin Club Spectra rl Reserves G1 Entertainment Comm. Swanson. Eugene Varsity Club Ushers' Club Track Football Stewart, Betty Switous, Anthony Football Varsity Club Track Ushers' Club Thomas, Helen Home Room Council Election Comm, Red Cross Mixed Chorus Stewart. Richard R.O.T.C, Bars and Chevrons Tetzlati, Iune Red Cross, Treas. Girl Reserves Flower Comm. Horizon Club Thom son. Mary Lou Girl Raeserves Camera Club Class Day Slip. lune Commercial Law Club R.O,T.C-. Bars and Chevrons Girl Reserves Tieleman. Elaine Honor Society Flower Comm. Service Comm. Bookstore Thrasher. Catherine Girl Reserves Camera Club Class Day 'it x.. Tompkins. Lillian Flower Comm. Commercial Law Club Van Wingerden, Iohn Band R.O.T.C, Bars and Chevrons Van Zoeren, Harold Varsity Club Football Baseball Ushers' Club fax N Q- 15... 'A ,- 4 '04 K r l IK r ' if r K Toron. Raymond Bars and Chevrons R.O.T.C. Van Drunen. Evo Girl Reserves Bookstore Plqy Venn. Iohn Bars and Chevrons Debate Club, Pres. Spanish Club, Pres Honor Society Tuthill. Ruth Band Music Comm. Van Ringelsteyn. Margaret Band Orchestra Student Council Camera Club Verrill. Charles 335' Ukert. Kenneth Track 7 I' i e ., '-I 1 1- Q-Sufi n gif F L s. t - J A ff V Q - ix , Q1 ,r .gr . M . if -,rf J Commercial Law Club Motto Comm. Van Velsen. Victor Van Dommelen. Dorothy Ioan Girl Reserves Class Day Comm. Glee Club Wagon-maker. Marilyn Stu ent Council Sr. Play Comm. Commercial Law Club Red Cross Warner. Gordon Sr, Play Comm, Watson, Frances R OTC. Flower Comm. Girl Reserves Commercial Law Witvoet, Gerald Camera Club Wright, Richard H O,T.C. ,R A Club Bars and Chevrons Ushers Club Watson, Phyllis Girl Reserves Honor Society Announcement Comm, Commercial Law Club Wiqgers, Maryalys Debate Tattler Honor Societ Home Room Council Weaver, Charles Football Basketball Baseball Sr. Class, Vice-Pre Williams, Iames Sr. Class, Pres, Honor Society Varsity Club Ushers' Club, Pres. Zandstra. Stella Girl Reserves Publicity Comm. Band Wehrmann. Iohanna Music Comm. Commercial Law Club Wilson, Richard Hi-Y Student Council Ushers' Club Visiting Comm. Zarbock, Esther Girl Reserves Spanish Club Tattler Commencement Comm, Wellboloved, Patricia Election Comm., Chairman Citizenship Comm., Chairman Home Room Council Bowman. Bert Honor Society Latin Club H O.T.C. Zomerhuis, Lois Publicity Comm. Girls' Glee Club S ..- ,K Q 1 + A x .l ,KLL ks, X . ,f Q . f f Y isis -S ik? L. ,Sf 5 L1 X S 1. 55359 -3 if sis? fs AX A X-S, :fi Q ia 5 . , ma QZZEQZQQ - ' 1 fig-xxx 23:53 f -l. 1 , X iifiX 'A V-1 9 31 I 40 85 f K X 'f' H Suv, if -3 W7 m 'W'aL ewmmmt 'E' W1 - QQ fxd f I S -'- FgxC -f- sw va? gm Ef?., N,2 Dk fi y Q Q..-f ' ,f f, X 'J , G. , 4 ZW f Y' fx I Scxencz Enql-SR QQ IQ Z 215 Maw 4 161' 'X i I I Q5 i G if , L I5 xt ji-gxl F 4 K 1 u -' .::1g3?Q,-ax ' -f K s.: , 5 X O fo, f X Km!! i UQ, fn ' 'N X f' Indusfrtal. Flrfs Guim ff 'wg L , vi QQUMQ7 ' if J' Op X Gif ff ff .V 2 f KBJT V Q C F , K f-5 W M ' ' ' W Musxc X I Fm N , ,xx Magnet Antdxn il? wry The faculty has indeed given to us courage and trust. The teachers gave us courage to take our place in the world with a confidence gained through their continual effort and under- standing. Mr Sherman Coryell, whose ideals have made South a better school, has been prin- cipal for three years. Because of illness, Mrs Marion De Cook con- tinued her work in the office for only one semester. Her place was filled by Mrs Mary Ramsay. 'llzlepeat the semi-colon rules, explain restric- tive and non-restrictive clauses, find the adiec- tivesf' were some of the chants uttered daily by the pedagogues of the English department Miss losephine Peterson headed the department For the first time in two years a class in Journalism was offered under the direction of Miss Thelma Anton. Mrs, Marguerite Crossman was made the new adviser of the Senior Honor Society. The students, assisted by Miss Elizabeth De longe. pondered future opportunities under the new guidance program, Dekosfe' ex., PS V. Agnes 'V R hw Alter three years in the U. S, Navy, Mr, Lester De Koster returned to take up his duties in the English department How now brown cow, escaped lioiii the door ol Miss Noreen La Barges room, where she explained the fundamentals ol correct pronunciation The lunior Red Cross, under the supervision ot Miss Agnes Linsley, did splendid work in peace and in war time. Miss lna McNeal deserved more than ci 'lpat on the back lor donating so much ot her time to work at Percy lones Hospital Miss Lucy Reed took over the responsibility ot getting the l'Tattler to those Southites in service. What the future holds for the pupils was the theme of the guid- ance program under the direction of Miss Mar- jorie Shepard. Miss Ruth Steglich urged her English students to attend the stage play 'lMaCbc-th given by the Grand Rapids Civic Players. During Miss Esther Thomasmds first year at South, she became the new faculty adviser for the Iunior Student Council. Among Miss Ruby Walkers many duties was the Choos- ing ol a new English textbook. FN if wJ , s! Ll fs 'f ... fo xg I 3 54 Mqflgne Mr. Carl Williams divided hte time between teaching English at South and at lunior College The Latin Club has been under the supervision of Miss Laura Wilson for many years Mr. Ludwig Swenson welcomed each new Spanish class by teaching thein to sing 'Tray Felipe, Fray Felipe During the many War Bond drives, Miss Clara Yntema assisted in keeping the figures in order l'Where will l tind A Tale of Two Cities or Which book has the best history of Grand Rapids? were only a lew ol the questions asked the librarian Mrs Mary Lieflers More outside reading and research was the special project of the history department headed by Miss Lou Wilson Sergeant Alice Caldwell reported lor duty at South High alter her dis- charge from the WAC, Mr. Percy L Churm, l'Pop, presided over the entire senior session room of two hundred and seventy-live pupils if f'ffQf'E --s Mr, Elisha Fisher presided over the Commercial Law Club. Miss Elizabeth Knapp lett the history department of South to join the staff of Grand liapids lunior College last February. Lack ot pictures and of rubber cement were only a small portion of the problems encountered by Miss Elda Koehn during her work as adviser of the school year book. Back to nature was Mr. Roy Le Valleys motto as 'he toiled in his garden. Sell improvement was the theme for the Iunior Gifrl Reserves under the direction of Miss Dorothy Long. The economic and political 'problems of the day were followed P i4 ' XJ 2 very closely by Miss Helen MacLennan. Miss Zelda MacNaughton was welcomed back this year alter a long illness. Mr. George Needham coached South's second teams through another successiul year. Mrs. Mary Means, Miss Ruth Selby, and Mr, Samuel Upton, Ir. joined the history department later i th ' n e school year and their pictures are not present. GeQrge X Mqclieiyiuwf' xi! XQCOYD The science department covers the study of geography, chemistry, physics, biology, and physiology. Along with teaching biology, Miss Olivia Demmon managed to make some very beautiful hooked rugs. Mr. Martin Knoll was mentor over the frenzied physics students, who were engaged in the cycle of weights and meas- ures. Over the top was Mr. Henry Mulder's password during the preceding War Bond Drives, Peculiar odors rose from Mr, Alfred Sirrine's chemistry lab as the students experimented with unknown chemicals. Smile pretty escaped from Miss Ruth Stokoe's room when the Camera Club met there under her direction. All aboard sounded lustily as Miss Claire Walper boarded the bus, as chaperone, for out-of-town gamesf Memorizing multiplication tables, axioms and postulates were only a few of the problems the students of the math department encountered under the supervision of Miss Dorothy Renzema. '55 ckhflm - Dennifl DoCkeI'aY Although 'llakef' Mr. Iacob Brady, gave much of his time telling jokes and teaching math ernatics he mana ed ., g to coach a successful footi ball team Mr. Harold Buclcham worked with lake as athletics manager, Trigonometry was taught by Miss Edith Dennis exclusively while Miss Eva Dockery and Miss Evangeline Morrisey engaged in teaching geom- etry. Mr Oscar S h , c opmeyer was the faculty adlviser for the student governing body, the Senior Student Council For h . suc a little lady Miss Dorothy Williams handled the big job of adviser of Senior Girl Re X713 9? fi I Q A .f 10 '-4c'X X tl Sl 'S 1 serves very well. Tables, boolccases, and stools emerged from Mr Gerald Bloems woodwo lc' , r ing classes, Mr. Ralph Mowry explained the fundamentals of making chisels, punches, and hammers to his machine-shop classes. Bloem rlixlph den Bout Ten point is the type you want or Dont mix the type, boys could be heard from Mr, Franklin Vanden Bouts printing room. 'Who did better than forty words per minute? inquired the typing teacher, Miss Ethel Andrews, Along with being school treasurer, Mr, Lee Newton also took complete charge ot the school bookstore A renewed class in retail selling was under the direction of Mrs. Ruby Wachter. South welcomed a new stenography teacher, Miss.ldah Willison, this year, who besides teaching regular classes, was faculty adviser of the senior class. During Miss Kathreen Emery's study of art, she started an inieresting collection ol foreign dolls and fabrics. Miss Helen Williams gave much ol her time as art advisor for the Spectra and the senior play. The vocal teacher, Miss Bessie Lindley, wrote the so W ' ng e Sing to You, the theme ol the annual this year. Mr. Glenn Littonv director of instrumental music, took his band to Ludington tor a joint concert. Mrs Gladys Brady joined the home economics department this year. Miss Sue Gross emphasized the value ot personal hygiene in her personal regimen classes. 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Blair As in the days ol yore the bold ond doclhing knights corried high the ideals ol chivalry, so the Hi Y of South High School attempted to tollow the excimple ot their preclecearsorg High ideole were erzrbdlied in the H1 Y motto through which the members otteznpted to Ucreote, mnintcun ond f-xtend throughout the .school fund community high :stand- frrdrr ot Chrissfion character Theme idecrligtzs sponsored rr number of recreotionol activities for the enjoyment ot dll Southites The greatest proiect ol oll Wd.: the Fei'-ru-dry Flop, C1 dcince given with the help ol the fevunxne counterpart, the Senior Girl llozlervoas The ll: Y fzlso ended in the Co-lid dancer: To enrich the Colfer., puddle pops-were Lrolcl dt basketball gomeg: For the hrfst :semester those thot reigned were President Ray Bldir, Viceepressident Don Edgerle, Secretory Dnvid Hdrrner, and Treasurer lock Merrill During the :second semester those that corpobly took over were President Dick Buckhorn Vice-president lock Cooper, Secretfrry Dexter Holst, and Tredsurer Roger Spring May I have the floor? SENICDR GIRL RESERVES Reclining Reserves Bit.: of whistle lwait were the Senior Girl Reserves, The combination at ruttles, lace, brains and energy carried the group through another active year With Kay Hutt prenicling over each meeting, the gals plunged into numerous activities The annual all-city Girl ltese-rve banquet was among the first ot the affairs, Artieth Stevens waz: chairman Kay Hutt, Nancy lohnson, and Helen Clark attended inter-club council meetings at the Y W. C. A, Secretary Mary liiglord and Nancy Wright went to Coed council gatherings, Biiiaineias manager loyce Lehan planned paddle pop :sales while loyce Leatherman recorded money gleaned The biggest event of the Girl Reserve year was the dance given with the Hi-Y The 'February Flop was successful tor the first time in three years. Mimi Dorothy Renzema and Mis.: Dorothy Williams kept watch over the llock ot young chickens throughout the year. Back row: I. Lehan. M. Bigford. Miss Williams, K. Huff. Miss Henzema It's those Pepsoden! Front row: N. Iohnson, smiles B. Baker. I. Leatherman ir wr fi: Quilting party W T IUNICR GIRL RESERVES Are you going down to the Red Cross Center Saturday? You know we have to finish the afghan this week, This was only one protect which interested the lunior Girl Reserves. They also made Christmas favors which spread cheer in the Home for the Aged Alter school there were various sales to build up the treasury. The lunior Girl Reserves' chief aim was to hecorne acquainted with the facilties of the Y W C A, They did so by giving parties on Saturday night for the yunior high boys and girls. The parties were alternately held at the Y, M, C. A, The inernhers of the groups had a Christmas party which combined a potluck supper and skating party The officers were as follows: adviser, Miss Dorothy Longg president, Catherine Muleg vice-president Bunnie Ioneaa, secretary, Iackie Cole, and Margy Bronlcema, treasurer, Sitting l. to r.: M, Bronkemcr I. Cole Standing: K. Mule. Miss Long. B. Iones Here's your receipt. Xa iS IUNIQR STUDENT CCDUNCIL ust as the people of the United States have a law-making mody, so the lunior Southites listened to the dictates of heir legislative body, the lunior Student Council Of 'ourse these lunior legislators followed in the footsteps il their senior congressmen and all their activities were roordinated with those ol the Senior Student Council, ln the course ot the years legislation these budding ioliticians sponsored and enthusiastically rpushedt the aond drives and encouraged good citizenship throughout South Realizing lull well the need tor recreation, the Council ponsored numerous parties and dances Political in- genuity and prowess was shown when an amateur contest or all Juniors was held in March Head speakers ol the council were Miss Esther 'horiiassma and Mr Ralph Mowry Maiority leader was laibara Barton, and Gordon lohnson was second in com' iand Head clerk, Charlotte VanderVeen, recorded the egislation while Barbara Hanshue took care ot all ippropriations, iw D. Wilson, Mr. Schopmoyar, F. Pickard, I. Beatty, Min Long Co-operation Inc. Accumulcrting plenty of Wampum, the members of the Student Council had many a council fire throughout the year. Under the direction of Big Chief Fred Pickard, the tribe got on the war path by directing all football pep assemblies. Feminine counterparts of the mighty Trojan eleven acted up in some of the memorable affairs. Big social event of all Troians was the Council spon- sored Witches Whirl which occurred in October in the boys' gym. Goblins gobbed and ghosts ghosted at the annual Halloween frolic. Constant duty of the clan was to keep up appearances of the South Wigwam. Hall Commissioner Richard Wilson watered palms and plants in front of the Honor Roll, War dances during the noon brought much Wampum to th'e eager beavers of the Student Council troop. Ianet Watts kept count of the money which also came from juke box rental and the sale of football game programs. 1 The Council Clan SENIQR STUDENT CGUNCIL SENICR STUDENT CCDUNCIL Satisiierl B. Dutcher. G. Boucher. I. Watts. N. lohnson Iukebox Friday Noon Wh thin s got too hot for the little lndiahs at en g Council meetings Mr. Oscar Schopmeyer and Miss Dorothy ' ' ' - f' B D tcher to Long cooled things. With Vice president ruce u assist and Secretary Ieanne Beatty with notes in hand, lled along smoothly Constant problem of the things ro . . active Senior Council concerned the city-wide Club Coed t d Clubg Barbara Baker and Loren Houtman represene South and conducted all school membership drives. Mighty attraction ol the past Council season was the variety show which was open to all talented Trojans. On April 24 eager South students saw the show ot which Barbara Baker was chairman. As the year rolled around to its finish the warriors and ' l After much squaws contemplated their yearly memorta. discussion it was decided to purchase a neon sign. R. CD. T. C. A- x Q N .V X Ki at X Tough guy, uh! Right oblique! 'Tenshunl Right face, marchl The cadets in the Reserve Officers Training Corps often felt as if they would hear those commands in their sleepg but the training re- ceived proved valuable when former members were in- ducted into the armed forces. Frequent lectures and drills kept the men on their toes. and guarding the halls during noon hours proved a great service to the school. I-'lag services lent dignity and color to the Trojans' foot- ball and basketball games. The solemn service also did much to improve the general spirit at numerous school assemblies. Buttons and shoes gleamed and uniforms were espe- cially immaculate when the annual field day rolled around. Federal inspection was another event on the snappy schedule of South ROTC. Present arms BARS and CHEVRCDNS ANentionI lAre you going to the Military Ball February 97 exclaimed one fair maiden to another. That was the chief topic of many a get-together, and good reason, too, for the annual R. O, T, C, semi-formal dance was one ot the big events of the year. The Bars and Chevrons Club of South made many of the arrangements for the gala testivity, and in so doing helped make the life of the Hall Street Kids more delightful. Under the able tutelage of President Don Ramsay and capable helper, Charles Sherwood, the club endeavored to secure better cooperation between the officers and the non-com's Bruce Dutcher diepenseol the secretarial duties and the boys elected Roger Wierenga to handle the finances Bob Brown was Sergeant-at-Arms, and Corporal Frederick Fox administered advice. At ease. R. Wierenga, C. Sherwood Don Ramsay. B. Brown 'x Quiz Kids NATICDNAL l-ICDNCDR SQCIETY Meeting will come to order, The voice of Dick Campbell sounded through room 219 and the buzz-buzz of voices faded out. The bi-weekly meeting of the National Honor Society had just corne to order Cexcept for those boys in the back rowl. l'The secretary will read the minutes Lucille Hice responded. Then Erma Bergstrom announced the state of the treasury. The program for the year involved many things for the benefit of the school-putting the names on the service- rnen's honor roll in alphabetical order, inspecting lockers, .1 and helping the harassed teachers at card-marking time by taking charge of classes and study halls Despite their reputations as Uiunior Einsteinsf' the mem- bers of the Senior Honor Society were liregular guysf and as such, worked fervently for the welfare of South, Sitting l. to r.: I.. ' , Mrs. roasmcm. E. Bergstrom Standing: D. Campbell, S. Mullicken Look . . . there he ist QUILL and SCRCDLL With pen in hand the members of the Quill and Scroll Society wrote themselves into the realms of fame and lortune Seven juniors and seniors were members of the international honor society for high school journalists. Keeping in mind their theme-writirig4the ambitious journalists sponsored a creative writing contest in the spring. Iudges, Mrs. Paul Goebel, Dr. Duncan Littlefair, and Miss Dorothy Long chose the winner, who was pre- sented a cup. His name was engraved on a plaque for his literary efforts. Looking constantly for money to finance projects, the group sponsored a series of paddle pop sales alter school. Members of the Thelma Anton Chapter of the Quill and Scroll Society elected Bruce Dutcher most literary and Bob Spry second best. Nadine Miller recorded minutes and Bill Olson watched the treasury. Miss Thelma Anton served as adviser. B. Dutcher N. Miller. Miss Anton. ND S J ,zu .V B. Spry. B. Olson Literary Longfellowf' TATTLER ?top the pressesl The South High scoopers have another lashl Such was the case last year as the Tattler staff revealed news and gossip in sixteen issues of its four-page sheet. Nadine Miller, editor-in-chief, held a whip in hand to get the bet out of the staff. News assignments were given to eager reporters loy Dorothy Hengst and George Boucher, editors of pages one and three respectively. School gossip and fiery editorials appeared on the feature page for which lanet Watts was responsible. The spotlight turned to sports on page four, where Bruce Dutcher was chief. Money for operation was obtained from the advertising staff, headed by Bob Spry, Miss Thelma Anton and Mr Franklin Vanden Bout served as the 'lguiding lights of the staff, With a scoop and a flash another Tattler went to press every two weeks for thirty-two weeks. Tuttlor typilt SPECTRA With a camera flash here cmd a rubber cement smell there the Spectra staff collected pictures, page plansjand copy to turn out the 1946 annual. Editor-in-chief, Bill Olson, lived a double life. He not only kept control over the entire staff but also found time to help each section in its work. Kathleen Huff, business manager, with Mr Ralph Mowry's help, recorded the amount of money on hand carefully. Pictures of all the sports stars were found in the athletic section of which Warren De Witt was editor. Pat Fuller and Betty Tetro headed the student sections, with Betty taking charge of seniors and Pat handling the underclassmen. loyce Waldo charmed the local pedagogues while working on the faculty section. Peg Favier as associate editor and Miss Elda Koelinj adviser worked with everyone. Glue pot, and picture in hand, the annual staff turned out another Spectra. Don't it stick, fellows? ' 55- figs -Msg Q. Reviewing the pages .. but not confused KAQUE I-ICDRIZCDN CLUB Left to Right: McLachlan, Eaton, Switous, Tulcott, Meyers, Van Ess Nicholson. Rozenga, Butler, Do telll l'Come one, come all. Don't miss the big show. Girls, gags, music-it's one glorious extravaganza! This was an advertisement tor the Kaque Kaper Revue, the show given by the girls of the Kaque Horizon Club. Besides being highly entertaining, the effort proved remunerative, the proceeds being used for repairs on the gals' club- house. When not engaged as show-girls, the enterprising mem- bers lived up to their purpose of service and sell-improve- ment. Local hospital staffs were augmented by the Kaques doing nurses' aide work, and many were the dinners served at various churches and community functions. Ioan Nicholson assisted President Mary McLachlan. Beth Eaton kept the records, and it was Thressa Switous who handled the finances. Mrs. R. A. Meyers, Mrs, H. Van Ess, and Miss Barbara Waldo served as advisers. Glamor gals USHERS' CLUB Relaxing The Ushers' Club is a useful and necessary organiza' tion, declared Bob Shepperly, an active member ol the lorty members ol this club The main project ol the Ushers' Club was to conduct the students in and out of assemblies, The club started out with a mere sixty cents in the treasury. However, by the end ol the year, the boys had accumulated thirty dollars, This showed that the boys were ambitious and industrious. The Ushers' Club was lead by the well-dressed man of the year, lim Williams, ably assisted by warbling Bob Moss. Howard Newcomb, Souths woman hater, held the secretary and treasurers iob while Mr, Gerald Bloem acted as adviser to the vigorous and worthwhile organi- zation. B. Moss. I. Williams. Mr, Bloem. H. Newcomb What gives, fellows? 'F SCDCIETAS LATINA Squeals of delight greeted the members of the Latin Club when they gave a Christmas party for the children at Blodgett Home This was only one of the enterprises of the Societas Latina, lts chief goal was to introduce real interest and vivacity into the study of Latin. Slcits and Hnra's where Caesar bocume famous. What do you think wo should do? BD From Caesar to Cicero plays done in Latin helped accomplish this. Miss Laura Wilson guided the members in promoting interest. Two sets of officers were chosen The first semesters roster included President Iacqueline Mabin, Vice-president George Boucher, Secretary lane Bouwrzian, and Treasurer Marjorie Hilborn The second semester Bernard Becker was president, and Karl Wallick assisted, Dick Youngblood was secretary and Miss Hilborn con- tinued as treasurer, N81 EL CASING ESPANGL The lovely strains of La Paloma drifted through the alls of South as the Spanish Club met. The members, resided over by Iohn Veen, listened with enjoyment, as ieir favorite Spanish records La Paloma and La lolondrinah were played, Plays, stories, and history re- eived due attention, as the participants strove to enjoy teir subject more by understanding the background of ie Spanish language. Secretary Maryalys Wiggers was kept busy building up correspondence with youths in Spanish America. Many tteiesting things were gleaned from letters received from trvaway fr-end.: made in this manner. Other officers who endeavored to make these linguists Jin more from their subject were Vice-president Betsy oebel and Treasurer Rosemary Andreason. Mr. Ludwi wenuon gave his services as faculty adviser. .gig S 5,--fa ct Si, Si. And it was cold, tool sis The laughing Spaniards Big four HCDME RCDCDIVI CCDUNCIL A chorus line of fascinating girls or perhaps a male quartet were some of the types of entertainment likely to be displayed before the funlloving seniors in room 235 during the past year. The Home Room Council was re- sponsible for such entertainment, Members were elected by all seniors early in the fall The ambitious guys and gals then took over all 'ldoinsw in the twelfth grade session room Wilda Saurman presided over the group assisted by Rose Monterusso. Secretary Onalee Park and Treasurer Mozelle lackson kept accurate records. Colossal parties were put on through the efforts of Maryalys Wiggers Helen Thomas planned war bond and stamp sales and Pat Wellbeloved conducted senior session room clean-up campaigns Lucille Hice headed the scholarship committee and Loren Houtman was the sergeant-at-arms, Mr, Percy Churm approved and dis- approved. King of the keyboard Senior censors PARENT TEACHER ASSCCIATICN Working together was the motto of the Parent-Teacher Association, and work together they did. One November eve doting parents could have been found rambling about our venerable institution. getting acquainted with teach- ers. The occasion? lt was the annual Community Dinner and Open House which was held to acquaint the parents with their prodigies' work. The mid-year graduating class was honored at a tea sponsored by the organization. A card party took place later in the year, the purpose being to till the coffers of the treasury. Mrs, H. C. Solomon presided with Mrs. Minor D, Dutcher assisting. Secretarial duties were dispensed by Mrs. Leroy Thompson, and Mrs. S. S. Heslinga was treasurer. Mr. Martin DeWitt was father vice-president. Student Council advisers were Sue Irwin, Ianet Watts, and George Boucher. laculty advisers, Mr. Sherman Coryell and Mr. Harold Buckham. . T Q - . i RM 411 nv' What's cooking? t Q S I w E t X Our boys Mrs Dutcher Mrs Tompson Mrs Schuler Mrs Solomon Mrs Heshngu CCDNCERT BAND Back row: D. Ramsay. R. Erickson. G. Scoville Front row: L. Ritzema. S. Boss The band at its best Hear those cheers? Hear that spirited song, 'Varsity'? Whence comes all this vim, vigor, and vitality? One of the chief sources of inspiration was Souths Concert Band. Because of its many excellent performances, the musice makers were honored by an invitation to play at the Michigan State-Marquette football game in October. The Band went on a 'concert tour to Ludington in March and later in the year Ludington repaid the visit. During the year martial strains emanating from the snappily arrayed Trojans, enhanced many civic parades and affairs. Mr, Glen B. Litton waved his magic baton over the musicemakers. Leaders were Gordon Scoville, president, assisted by Don Ramsay. Secretary Lois Ftitzema, Treas- urer Ruth Erickson, and Business Manager Iirn Mosely faithfully executed their respective offices. ' On parade SENIOR ORCHESTRA In action 'iMu::ic hath power to :soothe the savage beast, Although the student: ot South did not come under the above clazazsihcation, yet the music produced by the Senior Orchestra :soothed the :spirits ot students and taculty alike Under the baton ot Mr Glen B Litton this group of harmony loverpa made sweet music for the most savage little Southite to cnioy And enioy it he did at many iIl1.JOIIilJllfx:3 and other public functions. Even the august miiioris turned to the orchestra for the melodic enhance- iiierit ol their play in April The tunetul harmony ot the Orchestra produced at the llitatrict Band and Orchestra Festival convinced outsiders that thin organization could truly :soothe the savage beast Carrying on the adrriinirstrative work ot the tune-makers were Ruth Hilferink and Esther King Guinevere Dorn kept the notcza while Ronald Greer counted the Shekels. Back row: E. King. G. Dorn Front row: R. Greer. R. Hilferink Time nu! r i Look this way, please. Now this way. Be patient. this is the end. SENICDR MIXED Cl-IGRUS Sing lor the singing the whole day long. This the Mixed Chorus did both for the love of singing and also for the enjoyment of South High and the sur- rounding community at the annual Christmas Concert in December. No sooner was the Christmas season over, then the choristers with Miss Bessie Lindley, director began rehearsing for the important fete of the year, the Spring Festival of Grand Rapids and Western Michigan The chorus had to select a soloist, either boy or girl, tc sing at this occasion, When they weren't warbling, the songsters presentec noon movies in the auditorium. To raise the already higr spirits of the Southites, school pins and badges were solc by members to all who wished to purchase them, CAMERA CLUB Once again the Ushutterbugsm of the Troian Camera Club participated in a very eventful year. A field trip was planned to Chief l-lazy Cloud Park, but rainy weather pre- vailed so the club spent the afternoon taking indoor pic- ttirm: at Presitlont David lrlariners home. Later subject matter for Clirinetrnas cartifywat: chosen for the clicking of camera.: at Vice-president George Boucher's home. Lec- turer: anti demonstrations were given during the year on the ftinclanientals of photography, Salon exhibitions were holtl tri-weekly. Mist: Ruth Stokoe rendered her services as adviser and the other officer.: were Secretary Barbara Baker and Twqizatltvt' lane Seiler The South taririppor.s' were active in promoting an Opmi Salon at the onnl of the school year in which pliotogmplierts from all the high schools in the ci participated. If N What makes it shoot? Well, what do you think? l.' to r.: Miss Stokoe. Standing: B. Baker, G. Boucher. I. Seiler, D. Harmer - V 'Wx Forensic contestants I protest! What do you see?' SPEECH Standards of loyalty and honor, too. The debate and forensics classes of South High did their best to maintain those standards. The first semester debate teams, under the tutelage of Miss Noreen La Barge, fought valiantly to uphold the Trojans' honor in the field against Creston, Union, and Muskegon Heights High Schools, and the second semester Mr. Lester De Koster Carried on the good work. The hardy souls who engaged in the forensics contests entered four divisions: dramatic declamation, declamation, oratory, and externpore, Miss La Barge was in charge of this group, The debate and forensics students worked diligently throughout the year, and emerged with greater speaking facility and broadened knowledge which served them in good stead in later years. x.-' . S-5, -.f-,M--4-. .Q Q IUNICDR RED CRCDSS CCDUNCIL We Serve. These two words, though short, speak volumes lor the activities of the lunior Red Cross Council. The group worked throughout the year to achieve its main goal-- sponsoring triendship in the United States and with people in other countries. To this end these servants of humanity made and bought useful articles for our hospitalized veterans and prepared gilt boxes con- taining sinall, useful articles for needy children in foreign lands. ln th'e annual tuberculosis drive, the lunior Red Cross Council did its share, selling Anti-T B, stamps. The leadership ot this worthy organization was in the hands ot President Ted Peck, assisted by Simon Donato, Nancy Warren and Georgia Tardy, secretary and treasurer respectively, completed the roster. Miss Agnes Linsley and Miss Sue Gross gave their services as advisers And they knit and knit Fill them full. kids Angels ol Mercy T ,I if VQ Q' HU N' 62 mmm EE EWMQQEY 'ffl' A - , ' -. ,I if -. Q , lv .3 f ' , V , I J s A, nf-I ' :'.g.- Q5 5 . Q , ' W . ,: f y .4 ' 4 514 I 'F X f 11,4 4 rf ' V gk ww C' MEM QAM X 'W 'Dwi C' sq: f P irq, L jj L A!! ' -.PTT 7 f ' 1' X ' Hllll ,, ! lll3 f'-7 'I 1 ly - K xf 1 A I .. r I main., f ' X ,Z X SB IUNICRS . 'A .vm Lett to Right - Standing: Iarnes Holwerda, Cecil Marsh. lack Bouk, Bob Strong. Alfred Sirnne Sitting Marjorie Shepard, Loraine Marcrolt, lane Bouwmcm, Lorraine Kronberg. Well sound your praise all throughout our days, was the tune which rambled through the minds ot the energetic eleventh graders. First objective of the jaunty juniors was to elect leaders ol the year. The youths began making noise in the auditorium last fall with three parties each claiming itself the best. Candidates from Little Moe, Swamee, and Shaiu acted up. There was quite a show when Mr. Al Sirrine and Miss Marjory Shepard, class faculty advisers, dressed up like swamies and Betty Tetro rode across the stage on a tricycle When the final curtain was brought clown, the kids dashed into 107 where Myrna Masterson took charge of the election At the lirst meeting lim Holwerda presided with vice- president, Bob Strong, and student advisers, lane Bouwman, Cecil Marsh, and lack Bouk assisting. Loraine Marcrott recorded the minutes. The Class decided to pay 25 cent dues to Lorraine Kronberg, class treasurer. With two thoughts in mind-to have fun and to earn money- the gay gals and lads began activities with a dance after the Catholic basketball game. Selecting May 4 as the date for the I-Hop, the jiving juniors made the annual affair a semi-formal dance. Mary Biglord and Dick Youngblood chairmanned the successful gathering. L 14 Ash B. Ames C, Anderson Andreason Ba kor Baku N, Bandar I Br-nhum A. Blurkporr B, Benner F. Bnrndlson D. Bclan S. Bergman Bergmann Brrgblrom ll Berry I Brllmgs G. Bouchor P Bins!! I. Bouk Borrwrna ,. w n R Bradley Brown R Brady T Brrnlr Class of '47 M. Brodor K. Brower S. Burk'-ma E. Burst I. Bulqcrrello N Hullor R. Bylenga P. Curnpbr ll H4 Campbell R. Captain D H Cmlbvr Q Carpenter P Caruso Christy Clark M Cluver Clemen H. Crandall E. Crapo Coleman A. D'A S. Curio ngnlo Q-ao urartxn burn Donn R. Da Lon? T. Dvds: R. Dxdian Derrick xar L, Dundas R. Draper B. Dykltrc M. Duivun 4 N. Fairchild C. You-gr M. Fnnll M. Fillmon Frary Fray r Gorman D. Guns R. Dykman K' I f. Y L Q 7 I 't 7 1 Y x .Akai If HSpeH boundn P Cool: D Guldebuck H, Heihon R. Homrich R Huge D Herr E. Hamment Herrington Howard R Dykstra E Buchan L. Fisher M. Glamrnonu I. Flaming Gxlner R. Fonhoy ' 1 1 M. Hanger Fl. Hull 57? 1 , . 'Howell A. Harper E. Huolord D. Holwndu I. Holwuda M. Hudson V Hudson M- Johnson K. Hull N- lohnson M. Hyun P. Iohnxcn Irwm m A luns I. larvxs l.. Kelly Kun! lccob W. Kxdd I. Iohnnon E. King S, Kleiman E. luipsn 1 H Lawlon l. Knoop I. Kyle: N. Kool N. Lu Hui' llvm m Sleepy Hollow H Kok 6 L. Landau: D- Lune E. Kronbu Y-. Kronborg 6 A. Lahkiuqu l Lohan L11 M Lxndslsxy V Lang R Lundbolq A. Manila C. Marsh I. Marsh Lyon cz. Lyyn abm A. Mu mn M. Mcnleucn M. MCLG chlu n M. Mclaughlm W. Mick E. Mxlllr R. Muller E. Moon Mulder I. Musgrave R Nmm D Nelson l. Nelson 1. Nelson P. Naubauu E. Norden H. Offnnqc l. Poeder px Q S. Rogers l N. Oflley H. Poloy S Ruiz:-ll W. Olson, N. Rasmussen S. Russo E. Ryska R Sal-nolien Chrexbm W Schuhard! P, Shay P Shxc B. Sxmonw 9 R Spencer S Swan G Srerkcsn O Tulccn G. Timbour F. Psllsrho M. Rawlings D. Pemberion Pxckard C. Plouqhman M. Riekse l- Rnzema P. Rockwell X E. Robmlcn I 1 Up and al 'em Sllckney rv- G. Ta ny I E. Rowland M. Rysko W. Rowley l. Sala W. Rosehoom l. Schoon Scovmlle l Slocum lv Seller H. Smxltm G. Sharp l. Snldm GSI B. Svevud I. Swxlzev B. Tone G. Thorne A. Trumblo N. Tubbs I. Wxlas L Wuhan I l. Walls R Werkema .A 5 -4 e wcmt music D. Van Osienbvm I L, Vande, weide H. Voorhees A. Wrxll D. Walters Walton Weston F. Warden B. Waterman H. Wcziland C. Walls I. Whlte M. Whitlord l. Wlsdu R W xemnqu as A, Wood G, Williams N. Wnqhl Mess call SCDPHCDMCDRES Left to Right Sam Giammona, Walt Edwards. George Needham, Charles Perry Robert Carroll Alice Caldwell, Reda Sager, Doris Brandt. Shooting at the stars but with the feet stuck firmly on the ground, the scintillating sophomores surged ahead in a most successful year. After an early campaign in the fall the tenth-graders elected able officers for the year. Charles Perry was the big man with Robert Carroll his assistant. Woman with the notes was Mary Ann Wawee while Doris Brandt handled the shelcels, Advising the busy class were Walton Edwards, Rita Sager, Miss Alice Caldwell, and Mr. George Needham. Sam Giammona was responsible for all business contracted. Paddle pops for only seven cents, called out members of the tenth-grade when they replenished treasury funds by means of sales. The sales continued throughout the year and the money piled up. First big event for the tenth-grade Trojans was the 'Ten One Trot held in the boys' gym November 9. This jumping affair was the annual sophomore mixer. Gay gals and boys found new friends at the party which was given so that members of the class would know each other better. After dues of fifty cents were collected in room 306 where meetings were held, the class moved into activities. On February 13 the sophs celebrated Valentine's Day in the senior session room. Induced by posters announcing The Cupid's Stupid Blowout the lads and lassies who had paid their dues enjoyed candy, cookies, ice cream, games, and entertainment. Final affair for the jumping sophomores was a big class picnic. On a sunny day late in April the boys and girls shared hot dogs and pop with the bears and bees of johnson Park. ,M 'P' 3 P. Ruquslmn I, Austin C- Ashby H Ban ff Bn 'mG 1 I- Bmw Q. 'UG P. Boehm! R Bellows E, Bendekgvv P Bm-,neu P Bennett L Bam H. Bvckm M. Bergstrom Qs N. Bmny D. Bmhop D, Bissetf I Blok Bmgmqn A. Boutexae J, Byqngh XD. Brandi 5. Buwaldo I Buxton I Curpentex P, Cultell I P. Cable R. Cook J, Cooper I.. Chmxmun vs gg' . H- C'0'k ' P 5 CUHW' I H. Dalstm I F. Duvxdhaxy - 1- Dawg I. Duvxs I K, DI-By-lp H. D1-Kastor Sophomore soup box Confused, amused, broke! 10-I XV , 1 15 Q S. Dun W Edwar S. Fincher S D. Gerard I l. Goulooze B Goshnq Odd 48 Balancmg ihe budget A - - W g. calc 1-. Ui' Hill P H111 B Hm P HOUIINY C Hom N Hovmqu I G Huber P Hudson B Icxnsen M Iunlx P Iarvns V Kntsmu C E Lnppicclc Three days overdue Acqunted S X . My FNMA 1 - - - l - 1 - - ... .-......--.y FRESHMEN Left to Right: Eddie Elenbaas, Iacob Brady. Bruce Bigford. Margaret Fisher Ahmed Abbasse lack McLachlan. Elda Koehn. Patricia Duemler. Little toads in the high school puddle were the freshmen. Organized for the first time in four years, the ninth graders made their first big splash when they began campaigning lust before Christmas. From three parties in the pool the kids fished out their choices as leaders. Eddie Elenbaas reigned as the 'lkingfishw during the year assisted by Bruce Bigford. Secretary Pat Duemler recorded the class doings while lack McLachlan counted due-drops. Ahmed Abbasse and Mar- garet Fisher kept the class in the swim as student advisers. Miss Elda Koehn and Mr, Iacob Brady, the 'lbig toads kept watch over the tadpoles by day. The little high schoolers decided not to collect dues from class members. They reasoned that earning money for social affairs another way was better. Among their sales was the display of apple turnovers to appease the appetites of hungry students after school. Since this was their first year in high school, the frosh selected their four-year programs. The little kids concentrated on algebra, English, civics, and history while thinking in terms of careers as doctors, lawyers, reporters, and car- penters. Hard work and hard play was the motto of the little men. After a stiff day of studies, the freshmen turned to social activities, such as box socials and dances. 'The biggest event of the freshman year came in the balmy spring weather. Disgusted with'Southern appearances, the little fish got things all wet when they organized a school clean-up campaign. Mops, pails, and soap suds made a clean sweep of the whole affair. The little toads truly made a big splash in their first year in the high school pool. A Abbmma A And: uxzknws 1: Bllxn ,- L leukaem- H wuumn R can-ay 1 Cnum ag Qt Q nlly , nv R. De Brumn A. De Green E gp Hump, I Eastman L, gldmd I fllenx-mf. B F-wh-H M mum H rmmfh .- I Gxllus I B. Govrz pg Qmvfn I ns. C X D. Qfjw D. Gulhnc- el L Gmv Little Einsleins - H -M hw- x Dv Lodqf- W M F M raxdrmm- I F mn x -..al f N ry. 1' ,- . .1 c..w1m-. 3 ff' Q,r. Q 55. ,Eng . -I ,,1,,1,f1 1 L .A . , L czmfm :Q H-Jxmmun In Hur-,fx sa L J ' 5 v - if .- . 11 Hkmrv 1 H,,,-X:-W F H,,,,.k,,,,, I F Hmm: I1 HUA- -X-I 4 I M II.-nlilwmw In um n I ' Hwy' I H ,,.,,,, 1: ,, H rum .1 I 7 Hxl. 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Salomon I F Sherman H, Summon I I. Bhhouwnr I D' man. D, Tolar B, Tar Maur I. Sfwm R. smmss S, Terrunovn M. VIH! UYVS A. Vander Plus N It van Kcmpen T. Thompkins Fl Tmvdw CA Vande, Venn al V X K: ' S ' - M. Vicnri Von C Wuulkes 5, Van Klqvm In Van wyy, A- Vicmi 395550 1 T U LV wi . - X, sr C- WGI4 D. waxmw M. wfxch I- WUQBNW' SE' W. Walker B' wane, M- vv-v----ww I A. vvucow - n. wnxmwu R Wullunwn F Wmmms L Wnllxcmson Bath for Abe I. Wlnhmnx W. Wisner E, Woodward s R, Ysaw ' R. Zurbock ' T' zdkin 4 Tfh and 851 GRADES Eighth grade history class X if-'1 Seventh grade' lunch time The small fry of South found themselves gazing awe-struck at the upperclassmen and dreaming of when they, too, would become seniors. The little seventh and eighth graders did not organize cmd were confined to acting through the Iunior Student Councilg but act they did. The peppy persons participated in the Seventh War Loan Drive, and won certificates for their hard work. When not engaged in selling war bonds, the junior high school students learned their readin', writin', and 'rithmetic from the South profs. Each one then received the basic background from general subjects as English, history, geography, and mathematics, Art, music, clothing, cooking. printing, and woodworking were also explored. The littlest ones concentrated on these studies while waiting for the time when they could break into the big time field of chemistry, algebra, physics, journalism, dramatics, and geometry. However, all was not study. The kids met in room 107 Thursday noons where they helped to plan parties and programs. Outstanding among these activities was the dance, Make Believe Ballroom, held in the boys' gym March 23. At the dance fellows and girls heard Iohn Giammona sing, Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief. Other entertainers were Marlene Saad and Noreen Vroma, vocalists. Not Frank Sinatra in the flesh but a substitute was heard at the affair. Bob De Lano played well the part of The Voice. Height of hilarity was an impersonation of the Andrew sisters dancing. Like all other lack and Iill dances sponsored by the P.T,A., the event was highly success- ful because of the participation of the seventh and eighth graders. Small though they were, the junior high students t-hrough work and play proved that they would be powerful leaders in their senior high days. luevm' U Rndm-mon Bcxduluu Q ,. x. M Bx-:hop X- Abbusss Abboel P Alarm nhur U Buloyan .P Baltaqh M Benham I Benhcm S. Box N. Bly B Bohn in Hnsbm F Bxown M Brown R Brown 'un ao' is ,, ,A 'H P amen R a.,,.,,,, H Butiona K Colhgun B Cuplcm no 7 nf on P Clark M Collmv H Collms M, Cook R. Cmpo D. Haber: Benion I. Borqman D. Bonn - Bouwkamp vs- 1 3 Bmw W Brown Burch E Caxlscn R Carl-.on Carponlov L. Crasnoll G. Davxa Ou! with cm appetite Momentcufy manners D. De Bruyno 4, x e 3 1 x 5. iv i X, - -1 1 Q- I. I Kaiser 4 R. Kessler 5 gf 'I I a X L Lanqio d G L ndalra 9 Q' if Q! 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Collier C Cn a C. Collier D. Crosby M. Crosby R. Crosby G. Cxarmockx A. Davis P. ,DeGloppor DeGrull B Edcmu I Eqqxmon Ellen D Ericklon E Fa rch A Famxnn P Fortune l Gibbs I, Goal: C Guan D, Hahn D. Helmholdt C. Hum: M. Hxqby L. Hanlon M Hllborn B Hill an R Hill R Hitt M Hooknira N. Hoexlev H Hoslord R, Hausa C Huey R Nelson R luclcson L Iuvn H laxcla D Hubbard .........-- sliw 25? fin' vw-,'vV -A f - MK ws? A, lohnnon L. Iohnson B. Knigha Iusi chctier B. lone: D. Kale I, Innes l. Konyndyk N, Kun: 1 H. Kool: C Kronbarg F. Lahnerlz N Lo-ml R, Kxugor D. Ledlnrd Mubia W. Mayor R Munson Punchu as V. Pryor , 1 . P Myuak C. Plulhps G. Rldwin. ., 5. Mommond 3, Ngglv , I. Nelson Road D. Phxlhpa M Pike Tumor baskeieers 5 -' 6 f 1 5? x :kt Q .. I' G. Pxica S. 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Couch W. Do Wmtt South Central B. Mick -'f fldav D. Romkomu Nelson 53 .- t! .alum Ready, willing, and able to carry on the fame of the Red and Blue was the mighty South High football team of '45 Defending a mythical state championship and a realistic city crown, the Southern eleven was built around three returning regulars, Floyd Bergstrom, Bill l-lolwerda, and CV ,- ,ol 'll-loppy Van Zoeren This list was reinforced by many first team reserves and members of the second team of '44. With all its veritable strength South was again rated the team to beat in city circles, The team's first encounter on its tough schedule was the Flint Northern affair at Houseman Field Flint gained an early lead on an automatic safety before the half ended, but the 'Furniture City boys overcame the powerful out- state lads when Van Zoeren powered over the only touch- down of the game. The Central Hilltoppers were the first obstacle in the climb to a repeat city championship. Playing on a muddy field, the Trojans pushed four men across the goal line for a 25-O win. In the next conflict both claimants to the '44 state cham- pionship the Trojans of Saginaw and the Trojans of South-met. ln traveling eastward, Brady's boys were given cz slight edge by pre-game 'idopestersf' The elevens battled on even terms until late in the third quarter when l-londorp intercepted a Saginaw pass and, behind beauti- ful blocking, ran 40 yards for a touchdown. ,X U., South 20 Grand Haven.. 6 The Brady'men were now really rolling as they knocked down three more opponents in Creston, Grand Haven, and Ottawa Everything was set for the great conflict of the season- tne South-Catholic game Both teams were undefeated in the city league. lt was the Parochials running stars against South's powerful forward wall. Oi'i'November third, a snowy, cold evening, the hostile aggregations clashed under the arcs of Houseman Field before 19,000 freezing fans. The Trojan luggernaut served early notice that it was out to gain its sixteenth consecutive victory, With passes and precision power plays the Southerners paced yard by yard down the field to go over for the games first touch- down. However, the youths found themselves unable to cope with Owens, Pobojewski, and Co. On the first runs ning play, E. I, Owens scampered 60 yards for a Catholic score After that Owens and Pobojewski scored almost at will despite the desperate fighting of the Red and Blue defense. With the Cougars leading by four touchdowns the dissatisfied Troyans made one more six-pointer to make the final score 34 to 14. The Sowle-coached lads played college caliber football on that memorable night. They displayed a superlative brand of blocking and never effected a misplay during the entire fray. The Grand Rapids Herald acclaimed the engagement the most awe- inspiring athletic event of l945. Q 5 zy- , ,. sg, ' xi' , 5 ..+y, . South Ottawa ' 6 rf l T . fa: wars -X Q A Q.. ' - Sift, . ,x X ,, . ,X , 1 ff ,MV x X N ty 1 U dl e , x ' Q f , Q Q. t 4 V , A Nj? .t., L -u wi X 0 Nl i -0 ::As -+ 1 4 . -M t .fe dex- gb - . i-m K if B. Reynolds S2 C. Wecngor A. Mozzarella . lf Clinton Angered by their humiliating defeat at the hands of the Catholic Cougars, the Hall Street boys were anxious for another win. Win they did by a convincing score, as they slaughtered Melvindale of Detroit to the tune of 34-6. The boys put on a scoring spree for the fans at the annual alumni game. Using many substitutes, Coach Iake Brady saw that his men frequently ran up points. Thrill of the game was an eighty-eight yard run by Van Zoeren. Last on the program for the team was the perennial Turkey Day tussle with Union. With but a single defeat behind them, South was rated the better aggregation because of its stellar line and power-packed backfield, However, the rampaging Unionites, capitalizing on a blocked kick, scored first. With both teams playing hard on the snow-laden field, the Red Hawks managed to set up still another touchdown on a series of end runs. South immediately powered back with Holwerda sweeping over for the Trojan marker, but it was too late to overcome the lead that the West-siders had compiled, With three wins and two losses South shared a tie for second place in city standings with Union, Ot all games played, the Trojans won seven out of nine, defeating all out-state competition. 1' Fav' , B V 'Um ' 1- is 1. De Liefde as Q, W ,, .,. f S -. i .g .I ,Wkkbm as 'J The team garnered its usual share of all-city honors by placing four men on the Herald and Press star groups, Big Bill-Holwerda, triple threat man, was placed as a back. A running, passing, and kicking star, Bill was the main- spring of all plays. His shotgun passes to End Fred Shorty Pickard counted for many tallies. At the seaSon's end Bill was selected by his fellow players as the most valuable man on the team. Diminutive Dick Haggai was the stocky quarterback who called all plays His able judgment kept the team rolling. A fast man, little Dick put spirit into the team. Don Hondorp, brother of Roger, star tackle of '44, grabbed the all-city center post despite heavy competi- tion. He was the bulwark of the Trojan pass defense. Floyd Einar Bergstrom did a repeat job in being placed on the all star squad. Serving as captain of the South gridders, Floyd was chosen honorary leader of the all-city footballers His undying spirit, and his ability as a field general earned him the honor, Receiving secondary places were Back ffHoppy Yan Zoeren and linesmen Howard Newcomb, Fred Pickard, Warren De Witt, and Bill Mick, who was Chosen captain of the team of '46. Thus South High completed another successful chapter in its football history. Y'-Oi c.. -.1 South , t y , Melvindale .. t 6 South ' Union 2nd TEAM 4 Left to Right-Mayfield. Cooper, Coach Needham. Like their big brothers, the South High second team seemed headed for another city championship when the footballs began flying last fall. However, George Need! ham's charges found themselves lacking in strength as they lost by a touchdown to the classy Central l-lilltoppers at Houseman Field in the season's opener. The lads came roaring back the next week to slaughter a thoroughly outeclassed Creston crew 25-O. Highlighting the past pigskin parade was the Union game in mid- season. The Trojans clicked collectively to lead by six points at the half, but the Iunior Red Hawks were notito be outdone as they rolled back to score and take the lead. The West-siders' luck changed when a high center pass by the Union goal scored an automatic safety to register an 8-7 victory, Left to Right-Baker, Monsma I K 7 Fish. From west to east went the little Troians as they clashed with the Ottawa Hills tenth graders. Finding the Indians an easy mark, Needhams men scored twice to Carry home a 12-O victory scalp. The only remaining obstacle between the second team and its third consecutive city crown was the Catholic game, With both teams fighting desperately on a muddy iield, the Cougars scored first to lead Then, later in the game Bruce Bigford dragged the ball down on a brilliant pass play and crossed the goal line to tie the score. How- ever, the Parochials managed to push another touchdown across the Red and Blue line to win the game and city championship. The Nseconxlsu ended the season in runner- up spot with three wins and two losses. Goebel. Elenbaas. Benn.Merrill. FCDCDTBALL soum vssnoas 7 CENTRAL Q 2 13 CATH QM sf fx ALS HS V WW :Kit E Hcxii, Damuska, Alberts, Bxgior Left to Right- lst ro P s: 2nd row, Nelson, Metzner d A w. urente, Perry, Ma Catlin, Robins h on: 41 row, Sherman, Vander Lean, 7 3r row, Spring, Va Giammona, Goulooze, Katsmu. -1-iii-v CI-IEEE LEADERS D. Edgorlo G' F ' in new and new I' wmiu. C. Sluyman I. Wagner L Daw. , S. Rune A. Malmo: A' Mum., G. Froman D. Brown D' Brown I. Davis D. Zuinou D. Bdgorlo 3rd Row C. Sherwood B. Spry With a snapl Cracklel Popl the cheerleaders sent another peppf yell heavenward. The frolicking fans re- turned the cheer to inspire the fighting footballers on the field below. Miss Bessie Lindley, local songster, again coached the spirited squad. Under her guidance, many new cheers were introduced this year. Bob Spry and Chuck Sher- wood, seniors, were the captains of the senior yell team, Both have been screamsters for three years, Chuck Slaymen, Dick Zainea, and Sam Russo added their voices as yell-makers. Don Brown led the junior yell squad assisted by Iackie Wawee, Dale Edgerle, and Bud Metzner. Iackie Wawee's cartwheel cheer-leading was the specialty of this group. The peppy lads, patriotically clad in red, white,,and blue, led cheers at pep assemblies and basketball games in addition to the football affairs. A D. Edgorlo. C. Sloyman. C. Sherwood. D. Zainoa. S. Russo. B. Spry. D. Brown ARCHERY CLUB R. Sager I. Iustus I. Thurston D. Sjaarda W D. Lyon Kneeling-M. Hilborn, G, Lyon. P. Buxton Standing- L. Kronbcrg. A. Wall. K. Marxer, F. Mehl. S. Purvis D. Van Ringelsteyn R. Erickson M. Favier I. Drenton Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest had nothing on the archers of South Highl The Archery Club offered fun and fascination when the energetic girls became skilled bowrnen. A large group of girls met each Tuesday after school in the gym where they practiced diligently, Guided by Miss lna Krurnheur, they shot at twenty-seven-inch targets at distances of fifteen and twenty feet. When the birds returned from the South, the Trojan women escaped from their indoor prison to the great out- of-doors where they aimed at forty-eight-inch targets at thirty, forty, and fifty-yard distances. To finance their pro- gram, they had a rummage sale in April. Women who shot the best were given national awards in the .spring athletic award assembly. Grace Lyon was the chief howman, while Mariory Hillborn recorded points for the girl: Leona Liixforri securei money for the club which was affiliated with the National Archery Associa- tion, PHYSICAL FDUCATIGN One ot the most popular classes offered to South High students was physical education Heading the male department was Mr. Gail F. Patterson. Coach Pat instructed eager youths in the art oltootball, softball, and basketball. Miss Ina Krumheuer gave the girls a knowledge ot ping pong, badminton, bowling, and deck tennis. The art of folk dancing was also a popular part ot the program. The greatest advantage of. the physical education classes was that physical well-being and leadership qualities were developed in the youths. These classes also developed a spirit of co-operation among the Southites. MANAGERS .Air The work of the two faculty managers, Mr. Harold Buckham and Mr. Oscar Schopmeyer, was one of the greatest factors contributing to the success of the '46 athletic season. The undying efforts of these two members of the South High Athletic Association were greatly appreciated by the members of all the athletic teams and by the entire student body. Mr. Buckham, whose heart and time was devoted intensively to the objective of putting South High in first place on the records of athletic achievements, deserves sincere gratitude and special thanks for his splendid work in making the Catholic-South football game and the Ottawa- South basketball game such memorable occasions. Another invalable member of South's Athletic Association was Mr. Schopmeyer. l-le attended to the physical examinations of the players and their eligibility. Besides doing all this he was the official ticket-taker at all the games. His dona- tions of time and service were greatly appreciated by the student body. The student managers working side by side with the faculty managers were held responsible for all athletic equipment. 'T B. Holwerda lst TEAM 5 W. De' Witt 27 With one returning regular from the regional tournament winners of last season and five letter winners, Coach Pat Patterson set about to build a championship ball club, He found that in the first sessions of practice, he had a group of young hopefuls coming up from the second team to fill up the would-be holes in his lineup. The returning vets were above the average in height and weight for the typical high school team and Coach Pat saw hidden possibilities in these boys-abilities that were covered up by pre-season awkwardness, The big basketball bucketeers developed slowly as all boys of their height and weight do. The playing season approached with ever increasing rapidity, The first game on the '46 schedule was Holland Christian, a small but tricky group of pellet-pushers, As the heat of the battle rose from the court at the conclusion of the fray, the South lads found themselves at the short end of a '30-29 count. The next two contests that followed, Union and Battle Creek, ended in a like fashion with South Highs hopping hoppers edged out by one and two points respectively. The Hall Street boys seemed to be molded in the heat of battle in the past three games Most of the player's pre- season clumsiness was deserted and they were the possessors of the undaunted spirit-a spirit that could only end in victory. The Towering Troian Tossers' were rated as a decided underdog when they took to the floor against a scrappy Catholic Central organization. The i'Clawing Cougars could cope with the accurate shooting of the Red and Blue as they fell to their first defeat of the season by the score of 36-28. BASKET - !,. BALL A D. Hondorp The inspired South-end lads next met the flying Eagles of Christian. The Southerners plucked their wings to the tune of 39-37. Iourneying to Ottawa the sturdy Southites engaged in battle against the league-leading Redskins. The first half was played in a nip and tuck fashion with the score knotted at 16-16. But the Redskins put on their war paint in the second halt to outpoint thektiring Trojans, 26-32. The Red and Blue Bucketeers were not discouraged by their defeat and went out for revenge on the Central Hilltoppers. Get revenge they did as they administered a 58-46 shellacking to the failing Rams. No one could stop the sleek South Sinkers nowl They humbled a scrappy Creston quintet 41-34. The second semester started and it was the object of the team to win the remaining encounters. Union, Catholic, and Christian were slighted in turn by the inspired South aggregation with huge scores. Next on the list were the high-riding Indians from Ottawa with ten straight victories under their belts. The meeting was switched to the Burton gym to accommodate the huge crowd of basketball enthusiasts who wished to attend. The eyes of the state were on the boys from the South end institution, but the betting odds favored Ottawa. The Trojans had their knives sharpened as they scalped the Ottawa Hills Indians 39-33 much to the surprise ot the sports world. South was now rated tops as the team to beat in City and state competition. N...,4 I. Nelson ? L' Nelsen Y 'i . qs C, Marsh 12 , F. Pellerito f Nxt that lea J!! C. Weaver 'I Ste F. Pickcnd M 28 -I W, Cgin 1-1' if .rg fi . v if 1, . if, My 1 ff? film E. Rowland Mgr Pattersons boys now had their big guns :yet lor the tztatc- tournaments as they downed the Cold Polar Bear Club from Creston This marked the end of city competition tor the Red and Blue They wound up in second place with a record ol ten victories and two defeats Traveling to the distant town ot Fremont, Sou'h eniayrrtl lT'rernont's hospitality but took the hapletsu Wpcickszrti' by the tired score ot 46-28 The South High team entered fhe regional tournt,i1.iontat Lansing with high spirits becausse ot their nine .zirtuglit previous victorieza The lirst toe they facefl ww: a tiqhfing Flint Central live. South was rated with a titty-lttty chance to Win. Playing on the spacious laaniing Sexton floor the lads, had little trouble in downing Flint Ill 44 The follow- ing night they :net lasst year's state ch'it:.tpicn,:liip tvfnn, Lansing Sexton The game wa.: a hectic atlpnr with the score being knotted several times during the 32 llllltlllftll At the hall time whistle the score was 2U-lfa in tt-war ot Sexton, but the third quarter was another thing, Sljtllltfi toszsere Came to lite and tied the Score 25-Q5 Soxtun trauxin pulled out in front and South was never aisle to overcome: the lead The final look at the scoreboard tahowoi Sexton 35, South 27. Although the South basketeers didnt start oft the .Casson too well they polished otf the season wzth a record ot l2 wins and 5 lossseg. 2nd TEAM BASKET BALL lt seemed at the beginning of the basketball season. that George Needham, thefbuilder of champions was on his way to his second second team championship. The team was very small but seemed to have varied abilities to make a smooth-working, hardefighting quintet. The season started on a note of disappointment when the little height the team possessed was hindered by injuries. lt was evident that the lunior Trojans couldn't cope with the height of the opposing teams, as they dropped their first six games by close decisions. But the tide quickly turned at the midvterm. The injured boys had recovered from their mishaps, and the less experienced boys seemed to gain a certain coolness of play which always insures victory. The Needham coached boys started off the new year with a bang by humbling a strong-Union outfit by the score of 24-23. The victory served as a stimulant to the morale of the team, for on the following Tuesday the Trojans shellacked a fighting Catholic team 37-16. The scrubs were on their way, as they downed the scrappy teams of Ottawa, Creston, Christian, and Central in a like fashion. Thus a season which started on a tone of defeatism, ended in glorious victory. The team was captained by Marlin Alberts and Bruce Bigford who fulfilled their duties as field generals to the utmost of their abilities. Rudy Thies was voted the most valuable andmost improved ball player of the Hall Street Seconds. TENNIS 1 41, v gf D. Buckham M. lhriqor 7 .--i fi! F Q. F' ' W 1 ,X 4' MB, F , :M' 4 I Y - f il ,L vim? 'gg 5 K wasrfff X W Q wi 5 aw D. Cmmpton Q- ' 55' 7 i 4 'T K' 4 Q af y 'vi' N. Tubbs The prospects of a good season were very bright as there were five returning lettermen and a host of other capable candidates. Mr. Lester Delioster took over the coaching duties after along period in the armed forces, Hts devoted efforts soon took effect as he produced a strong tennis team which finished high in the city league competition The team was well balanced with no outstand- ing men. April ZO- South vs Creston May l- South vs. Catholic May 8- South vs, Union May 13- Bye May 15- South vs. Central May 20- South vs, Christian May 23, 24, 25- Hegional Meet May-31- State Meet This year an old sport was brought back into the spring ath- letic schedule. Golf becaiite a major sport again alter having been discontinued since 1942. The season got off to a good start when a large group of eager prospects came out on March 18. Gail KPatl Patterson accepted the coaching job and said the pros- pects for a successful season looked looked good. Outdoor practice started the latter part ol March and a tough program faced the Trojan golfers. The position in which these golfers placed in the city standings had ci direct bearing on the prized all-sports trophy. The season con- cluded with the awarding of major lett'ers at an assembly held in Iune, The schedule was as follows: Monday, April 29- Bye Thursday, May 2- Ottawa vs. South at Highlands Monday, May 6- Chrifztian vs. South at Blythetield Thursday, May 9 - Central vs. South at Ridgemoor Monday, Moy 13--W Catltolic vs. South at Green Ridge Thursday, May 16- Creston vs. South at Gracewil Lawns Monday, May 20- South vs. Union at Cascade Hills Saturday, May 25- Regional meet at Kent Country Club Saturday lune l- Stato Meet GULF K W ex 4 .ldgagrhxf A I Q.,- ' B- Dutchor B. Klub 'S ' 'ei D. Konvrimki 3, guy 1? t Q ff X . ts: t x 3271 in . DeWitt '55 N is 5 ...f 'rl 9 'lisa .t AQ- x N B. Dutcher 3' 3 When a squad of 55 spirited baseball hopefuls came out for the first 'practice session, lake Brady got out his pairing knives and whittled out a hardeplaying, smooth-working group of apple to.nsers. Out of this aggregation h. found that he had seven re- turning veterans. lake also found that his main Weakness was in his pitching staff. So, he tried Fred Pickard, an outfielder of last year, as a pitcher, and with a bunch of up and comets the pitching staff problem was solved. The infield positions were filled with veteran material with last years entire infield returning. ln the outfield South, too, had ree tanning lettermen. The season started off with a new schedule ol twelve league games to be played. Differing from the previous schedule of the previous years, it consisted of three practice and six conference games. The slugging Southites smoth- ered several slightly weak oppos- ing teams to gain top rating in city competition. Brady's boys had class, spirit, and a will to win and they ended up as outstand- ing contenders in the Grand Rap- ids Baseball League. C. Marsh K k 2 ' . H ri I. Nelson BASEBALL April 9- South vs. Creston Garfield April ll - South vs. Union Valley April 25- South vs. Ottawa Franklin April 30- South vs. Christian Garfield May 2- South vs. Central Mary Waters May 7- South vs. Catholic Garfield SCHEDULE May 9- South vs. Creston Briggs May 14- South vs. Union Garfield May 21 - South vs. Ottawa Garfield- May 23 - South vs. Christian Garfield May 28- South vs. Central Garfield May 30- South vs. Catholic Garfield All games begqn at 4:00 p. m. H. Vanloorn E ze . pgnsxi NCT Q F. Pellorito F. Pickcrd E W! 'ff C. Wnavor l I v 's F. Bergstrom 'l'2! III? mt 41 ef I w . 11117 'hiv 'Y an X JL iw R. Blair TRACK As the dust rolledoff the circular cinder path during the first practice session, Pop Churm, the veteran track mentor, found that he had upwards of a hundred fifty boys out for the approaching season. Among these dashers he discovered that ten veterans were returning from last year's city-championship team. With these vets and a group of young hopeful! he began the tough and tedious job of forming another one of his outstanding teams, The sprints were filled with the speedy Southites, Krupp, Samra, and Simons who were all hand-downs from last year's squad. Distant runs were also stuffed to the gills with above-the-average talent, Swanson in the mile, Peterson in the 440, Switous in the 880, all were considered top in city competition. The talented Trojai. thinclad timber-toppers were headed by a dynamic duet, Hondorp and Koepnick. Berg- strom was Rex in the shotput, while Cain and Foster dominated in the high jump. Fisher vaulted to the top in the pole vault. With this talented aggregation, once again Pop Churrn placed his hat on the top as the South track team attained the highest honors throughout the state. 'za gg: ,unix fmuuff' C. Fischer M95 C. Foster D. Hondorp ll? qegyg 4 23 A. Swxtoul TEAM April 12- South vs Ottawa April 26- South vs Catholic April 29- South vs. Creston Moy 3- South vs. Central Moy 10- South vs. Union Moy 16-17- Regioncxl Meet Moy 25- Stctte Meet G2 X x . MP -N E. Swanson l G. Scxmm 9052 z,:'-tg D. Koepnick '17-'Galt V---oi 1' -Q , N. Krupp Sorry, this page is unavailable. Turn to the next one and you'II find more memories 1