Sparta High School - Spartan Yearbook (Sparta, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1949 volume:

E 2 5 2 E E 5 ii as E si S P A ll 'l' A N 194 9 'M' voLuMe IV S A A H GH CHOOL FGREWORD We, the class of '49 are now to the place Where we can no longer look back, but must put away childish things and look forward toward progress. With our four years of high school behind us, We have had many joyous memories and experiences which will light our future path. We sincerely hope that the kindnesses and advantages that We have known will be given to the Spartans of tomorrow. 2 I I nfnlcl-mon MR. DAVIS MISS RIE 4 MH. DEHART DEDICATION As we, the class of '49, prepare to leave this high school, we can't help but think of those who have helped to make our four years a -very happy memory. Our class has achieved many accomplishments, and have taken part in many of the organizations, but the Congeniality of our instructors made our associations more pleasant because ot a good teacher-student relationship. There are two who especially stood out in our associations, two who were ever ready to lead and to help our class in any of its activities. Their many abilities, Winning personalities and ever present smiles greatly aided the suc- cess of our class, They are two that will not be easy to forget. We take great pleasure in dedicating this annual to those who have filled the role of advisor, instructors, and friends, Miss Rie and Mr. Davis. APPRECIATION We wish to give our thanks to Mr. DeHart for being an honorary sponsor this last year. Many a time, his examples of world affairs and circumstances inspired thoughts for his motto think We want to thank him also for his invaluable advice and help, We know it will be useful as we go out into the world. u 1:34245 H A .. S ,, 'e vi 4? ' 1 1 -A i f as AK A HIHHIHISTHHTIUH gig. 'V , , ygiw ' 5 43!?!.' Q 3 A 13,5 - . JN g , f guy , ,Y N QT 55,245 fiwfff f XL,. , 1, ' af -x LJ' Eggjiifefi A f ' ?5 , 5222 Si SY' 9 wx -f ' ' 4, LU- . ' Af-1 X 4 f. Wg , YW say Hifffffff? V' 'mf' vff iff e f g N34 1 W Ja. T 53 fl I-M If fr' if LL , Q , V 1 N f V W W rf Standing: Mr. fl. lfilin-lml, Mr. W. H. Ik-Hurt Sr11wl'intvml1'l1l. M11 W. lium-rs. Mr. l.. ,Iwhnwn Sm-:uh-ll: Mr. IG. Fznrlsnlx, My I lil ulfnml - ? 4 Q Fx?-Si' EQIUNS Board of Education Mr. Todd Principal Jr. High Mr. DeHart THINK Mr. Gardner Principal Superintendent High Schl . ' 'mw- X4 P in l R5 Q? z Vs N 5321 -'., 4 Q , W .gym- : NVQ I I sfmuns V. is ROBERT LUNDBERG .IEANETTE REED ROGER VAN DEN HOUT EVELYN BIGGS President Vice Pres. Treasurer Secretary CLASS OFFICERS MR. DAVIS MR. DEHART MISS RIE Advisor Honorary Adv. Advisor ADVISORS SENIORS SHIRLEY ANDRUS JOYCE AXFORD PATRICIA BARENDSEN ROY BAUGHAN 10 --w Xi 'W in A gi k is-' -It MERRILYNN BRADFORD ARLENE BROCK f V, gm 3' I 1' ' I I. W I N. Q' If I ft A JOHN BULL was LEE COLBY DOLORES DAKE FYNTHIA DAVIS qui L Q 45 -:rr If I .22 'W ,. Q..-v-ov' I E, y 6 :A f . 1 fi' K' fl-w N 'S .,.,. -,. , we , 3 x.r,. HR! ' ff. 3 I I DORIS FOUTURIER Xa? 13 if X 'Wf .X I NX X G EORGENE DAVIS RONALD DENTON ROBERT FALFONER MAURICE FULKERSON MALCOLM GILBERT ' . ff' 35. 'Aff ...af 3'5- Km 134 DARLENE GUILES CLARICE GUNNESON GORDON HEATH STANLEY HELMER 11 R9 . ,LA -va.. mm, X . V. w...W 'ag ek... U: K, 1, - M N A ' af f' . y ., A ' I .. WX,--I - g ,X O .sv ' ' NNQ' 'gf Nl' A CH2'i3X'iwf 1 - f ..,, ,, fa.. AX Q DOUGLAS HELSEL ALICE HERMAN SHIRLEY HOEKVVATER . . v,,W F df, 94 ,Q 'Br r ,A Q A ? LOWELL JOHNSON KENNETH LOCKARD DONALD MORRISSETTE CARLTON MURPHY GEORGE .IACOIIY 'S I . - I 'Qt gym-nv Sf 2' 45' . i l- -':-: f, ' - If N: :f 'af W? . -I THOMAS LOWING DICK Mc KINNEY PATRICIA NORTON CHARLENE OLSON Swmlixf :E M X QA - Q F Y A GORDON OSTMAN DOLORES PRESTON 12 WN, 1 I A I Mfr ,W ' ,mf'P5Q rwgx - 1 . s O? WILMA REISTER CHARLES REYNOLDS CAROLYN SCHWARTZ JOAN SHEPARD JOSEPH SIDLAUSKAS Q' 'Y 5 I N AF X MARLENE STARK JACK TUTTLE MARGARET WATKINS JAMES WHITE JAMES WYSE 13 CATHOLA SPRAGUE RICHARD WEBBER Senior Class Prophecy As the year 1906 is remembered for the great California earthquake and the year 1945 for the discovery and experiment of the Atomic Bomb, so the year 1949 will always be thought of as the beginning of a new era when the world was shaken to its core by the terrific shock thrown upon it by the class of '49 of Sparta High School. But in the past decade a most remarkable phenomenon has come to pass, 987, of the class has reached his utmost peak in his chosen life endeavor, most of which are world famous leaders in their field. Soon after his graduation from college, lack Tuttle started his experi- ments with atomic jet propulsion, later building a rocket to be sent to the moon containing scientific apparatus and a crew of nine human beings. Business manager for the building of the missile and the apparatus needed in flight and all other expenses was under the able management of Roger VanDenHout, who could and did talk one of the richest men in the nation, Lee Colby, now president of the Chrysler Motor Corp., out of nearly two million dollars to back the experiment. Besides the foregoing three persons, the board consisted of Bob Lund- berg as an electrical advisor, as designer of the outward rocket, none other than Ronald Denton of Bell Aircraftg Kenneth Lockard, chief radar advisor of all equipment on board and at the base. As head astronomer, Carlton Murphy was chosen to plan the path of the rocket through the meteor infested stratos- phere. Chosen because of his ability as a leader and his past experience with the inventor, Mr, Tuttle, Iim Wyse was appointed as head technician and captain of the flying missile. Iohn Bull was soon chosen to accompany the expedition as doctor, assisted by nurses Ieanette Reed and Ioyce Axford. Feeling the need for nourishment very competent dieticians, Margaret Watkins and Shirley Andrus, were added to the crew. To take dictation on vital scientific data and to keep files in order, Carolyn Schwartz was selected, she will be assisted by Marlene Stark and Shirley Hoekwater. Stanley Helmer and Malcolm Gilbert retained the positions as pilot and co-pilot respectively because of their past experience with the air corp. Donald Morrisette, after honorable discharge from the service was asked to go as a radio and radar operator. The board made public the date of the take-off as Dec. 2, 1970, from the proving ground in the Mohave Desert in California. The crew and all the board members came to Webberville, California, Nov. 17, to become ac- quainted and more familiar with their equipment and duties on their two- year trip to the moon. The crew and board members had rooms in the Webber Hotel, owned cmd operated by Richard Webber, mayor and founder of the town. The anxiety of the night before was remedied by a party in the Silver Boom in the Webber Hotel. A huge banquet was given and enjoyed while dinner music was furnished by Dolores Dakes and her Mystic Violin. After dinner the guests danced to the music of her girl orchestra, including Georgene Davis, Charlene Olson, Clarice Gunneson and vocal soloist, Pat Barendsen. Among the many guests that night was Evelyn Biggs, head of the Social Welfare Workers, and her assistant, Arlene Brock. At breakfast, Cynthia Davis, noted New York Times reporter, took notes on the details of the trip. The long awaited afternoon arrived and more dignitaries began arriving. 14 Gordon Ostman brought a huge wreath of roses to adorn the ship and left his Fifth Avenue Florist Shoppe in the capable hands of his assistant Gordon Heath. Michgian fruit farmers, Iohnson, Sidlauskas, and McKinney were there looking chipper after a speedy trip from Michigan. In far off Indiana, Alice Herman, w'ife of a Lutheran minister and in Mich- igan, Ioan Shepard, also a happy wife, wait excitedly for details over the radio. Unable to attend are Pat Norton, a physical education teacher in Utah and Merrilynn Bradford, first flutist with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. Iames Thomas fTrusty Tomi Lowing, the president of this great country, ordered one of his secretaries, either Cathola Sprague or Dolores Preston, to call Webberville and wish them the best of luck. Wilma Reister of Bell Tele- phone completed the call. Also working at Bell are Doris Couturier and Dar- lene Guiles. The flying suits, having been pressed, are delivered by Bob Falconer, of Baxter's Dry Cleaners. lim White, owner of Collosal Studios of Hollywood sent his most able photographers, Charles Reynolds and Roy Baughan, to take on the spot photos. Maurice Fulkerson doesn't feel the need to go to the event, he has a perfect view as a conservation officer in a nearby mountain station. The name on the ship was painted exclusively by Douglas Helsel, a world famous commercial artist. The take off was successful but the future from this point is uncertain. Walking along the railroad tracks in Montana, George Iacoby hasn't the slightest idea of world events. As we said 98 LV., of the class reached his utmost peak in his chosen life endeavor, here is the other 270 as happy or maybe happier than the successful. -Ena- Class Poem Oh we're the 49'ers So big and brave and bold. Sit back, relax, and prepare yourself. For now our story can be told. In 45 we daringly entered This big high school of wonders. And to our surprise found that we Could do nothing but make foolish blunders. Then came our sophomore year. In which we had lots of fun. For it was then we realized Our life had just begun. Our junior year came with a bang. 4 With our prom standing out so loud. And as we prepared for 49 , We felt just a wee bit proud. As seniors we've completed l3 grades. With something new every year. But as we look around the school, I'm sure we'll hate to leave here. 15 , ,. M 9CK '-2 W .QW 4 Q 31 ff ,N -six L f Z v ,, W , A :XV - W sn., ff V 7-f' V' tall' Uh? an J 353-SIIQ my 5,11 xxi' Q - rf , amiga, , A ' i K ' Q 'iE1N,f-gfxkfkf ' f f ' ,,,,, K A 41' C2 .Fm f Q , CTQSSHUQIY X f Hgnifizcfi' ff Besv Gm L.ColL,1 ' ' 35 ES E5 O1 Mu S favk V4 A lil? Eh oui K -. 4 j A Lf' , xg: ' J ggi' ,. ,KIT ! Ummm' , I xi ,C I K ffo M 3 'Q I 6 X . as A X, Ezfkums fy MQt1sHg1iey- Q L,VjO,AhanJ-.latter 55- N N . 8'-Reed 5 M.GT?Eeri , N J X 8 4i. 141 A ,Q 0 5 B askml XB 01 Bm! ws 5 , R. Dthfnh I, Ivgbst SQQCQQJ , gl J. Emil Wiw fb Q' X f' 'ff W1 am , ,. Q v ' ' is xy ' s Q W xh 1? A Q f V. 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Samples of this thought were observed on the tables in spoon hold- ers, kerosene lamps for light, old family al- bums, and tintypes. The waiters and Wait- resses dressed to fit the era. After the program, they proceeded to the high school gym to dance in an old fash- ioned ball room. There were heavy appear- ing draperies covering imaginary Windows, settees, rocking chairs, tables, and other antiquated pieces of furniture around the outside of the floor. Old mirrors and portraits adorned the Walls. Refreshments were served from a corner bar. The floor show consisted of two timely readings by lean Ridgely and several selec- tions by a ubarbershop quartet. pig... 5 . 3. f Ma Q f, H I Junior and Senior Plays The forty-niners started off with The Gay Deception by Austin Goetz as their first attempt at giving a play in their junior year. This farce in three acts was presented on Ianuary 22 and 23, 1948. The play was under the direction of Mrs. Donald Cripps. After the final performance the cast went to The Lone Elm for a party. Before the gym-packed-crowd of spectators, the class of 49 proudly presented their Senior Play, We Shook The Family Tree on November 23, 1948, directed by Miss Virginia Wilson. The family tree which really got a shaking included Father Dolson, lack Tuttle, Mother, lean- f l f t A ..,. f, 1 ette Beed, and their mischievous daughter Hilde- garde, Carolyn Schwartz, who got everyone in a mix-up, especially a young lad in knickers named Freddie, portrayed by Gordon Heath. Hildegardes sister Sally, Merrilynn Bradford, and her brothers Bob, Iohn Bull, and limmy, Carlton Murphy, made the typical family complete. Other members of the cast included Dolores Dake, Cathola Sprague, Gordon Ostman and Wilma Reister. After their smash-up performance the cast Went to Pete's Place for fun and foodl -1- M GD ' -l1l'bl- , -A . Q Senior Class Will We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Nine before leaving the sacred portals of Sparta High School and being of strong mind and char- acter, do hereby make this our last will and testament. The undersigned bequeath: Iohn Bull, curly hair to Eugene Ostman. Evelyn Biggs, personality to Pete Heath. loyce Axford, ambitions to Eunice Ritz. Alice Herman, shorthand ability to Lois Empie. Douglas Helsel, musical talents to Faye Gilliam. Pat Barendsen, voice to whomever gets enough courage to try out their talents. Merrilynn Bradford, .pretty hair to Donna Reister. Arlene Brock, shyness to Iuanita Sawicki. Lee Colby, flattering blush to Dolores Thorson. Clarice Gunneson, sweetness to Ioan Allen. Dolores Dake, happy-go-lucky attitude to Gordon Badgerow. Bob Falconer, height to Harold Irish. Maurice Fulkerson, red hair and freckles to lack Dufort. Cynthia Davis, charm to Lois Klenk. Georgene Davis, strut to Marcia Potts. Lowell Iohnson, argicultural skill to Karl Anderson. Shirley Hoekwater, ability to wear clothes to Gail Brooks. Kenneth Lockard, broad shoulders to Paul Schaefer. Cathola Sprague, pretty red hair to Donna Dufort. lim Wyse, calm personality to Betty Lonnee. Pat Norton, athletic ability to Kathryn Rider. Bob Lundberg, physique to George Fifield. Gordon Ostman, gigantic build to Gene Brooks. Jeanette Reed, friendly nature to Alvin Hill. Iack Tuttle, stubbornness to Frank Stevens. lim White, football ability to Don Kik. Carolyn Schwartz, stenographic ability to Carol Fahling. Margaret Watkins, good times to Donna Towns. George Iacoby, comic books to Ralph Fitzner. Wilma Reister, fair complexion to Frank Berger. Dick Webber, interest in F.F.A. to Curtis Heft. Shirley Andrus, quietness to Barbara Hessel. Doris Couturier, willingness to help to Don Wilson. Gordon Heath, stubbornness not to accept no to Ronnie Nokes. Roger VanDenHout, the Whippet to Ierry Topping. Roy Baughan, scooter to Bob Parks. Ronald Denton, devilishness to Gerald Reisner. Malcolm Gilbert, ready smile to Ianice Anderson. Darlene Guiles, shyness to Betty Hanna. Stanley Helmer, poetic ability to Martha Waldherr. Carlton Murphy, sense of humor to Bob Bradford. Charlene Olson, the Ford to Charles Olson. Dolores Preston, neatness to Peg Carrier. Ioan Shepard, snappy black eyes to Louise Bear. Ioe Sidlauskas, agricultural abilities to Wayne Youngquist. Dick McKinney, farm shop projects to Carl Fahling. Marlene Stark, library Work to Iohn Scholten. Don Morrissette, blue eyes, to Ianice Miller. Tom Lowing, math ability to Sanford Deyo. Charles Reynolds, ability of setting pins to Kenneth Iourdan, 20 UHDEHCLHSSIHEH -. ,- , +- n wi :J 14 ff .f 1 w rs gg Q if Q5 We Q ' 2 xr W 4 S1 2 'Wi 5- ' ' 2,11 1 W1 mg li-ff V ' T EQ W 1. 'www -255, L35 E51 -4 4, 1 , 15 Qi , W ' JIS? JUNIORS The juniors started out the season with the accumulation of money in mind. Through the sale of pop corn, candy, bar-b-cues, coffee, and pop at football and basketball games, we acquired quite a bit. The magazine and bakegood sales were a success also. In November, the class sponsored a high school dance, The name was the Gobbler's Gigglef' On March 25, we presented the Ir. play. Then on May 21, we juniors entertained the seniors with a banquet and the prom afterward. Now we are looking forward to next year when it will be our last year in high school and we will be seniors. 'WTP f N' 'Q' Standing: Mrs. Wenstrom, Advisor: Mr. Gardner, Advisor. Seated: J. Scholten, Vice President: D. Thorson, Secretary: J. Fraleigh, President: J. Topping, Treasurer. 22 ,+.. x .au .. Q ' , 3 1 5 Q' fm Q S . .Jai A A. X.. gg, L ' A Q ' lj? 'WL S X K 5 mi 49 g , i . S . 2 , if X rg s Q iw , W . R? 5 'Sf' 4 1 z M , N .- f iw Q-if it ' Wa.. 1 M ,4,,: scsi 1 1 I 12. i .5 Aw d ig. ' ' ' ' ir 1 5.161 I '- . 5 . 'X' . ' .Q V1 ' 513 fl' 5, ,... ,,,.? H ' I ww- N S ,,.. z x.1 . ' + f J I ii. .ggi . K' g.-iffflif H . -1 1?f1Zi.i . ,.,, . kcffll R. 1 ' Ji. W . 4 x W -as . -Ws'Xf:f we ' 'A f I' ,. A 35.1. . .. - .. . , . -. --.iw wg ,f If 2E1'. i:: ' ' - ' fffff' 5 L' ' . ' f'K -'H -'-- X gi - ew . :L-is 4 W I Class of '50 ' Q Y os , .ii it Q : - , 3 ws. , K , i. , gk g w it . Q4 fx 25. M W. A , + N. 1 is QW, V Kwai' 'Ll' J. .. ,,.. S -.WM I ,v .,.1 '35 f. L.. 9 KW if , . 5 A 'nf . K. Anderson. D. Arrinilton, J. Austin, A. Axford G. liadm-row. G. Bam-hrc, L. Baughan, J. Bradford R. Brzidford. E. Bristan. 1-. Brooks. l . Hue-chu H. Carrier. N. D1-Vries. S. De-yo, J, Dufort I.. Empie, C. Fahlimr, C. Fahlimz. R. Fiizner J. Fralviuh, VV. Guilvs, C. H1-fl, G. Hold A. Hill. E. Hoail. R. Irish, K. Jourdon C. Kasper. D. Kober, A. Lim-, B. Lonnee C. Mosher, VV. NL-lion, J. NL-quist, R. Norton A. l'owm-ll, D. Ruyburn, K. Ridur, E. Ritz R. Romeyn. J. Sawicki, 1'. Schzwfcr, J. Scholu-n F. Snyder. L. Stork.-nbcru. D. Thorson, J. 'Popping W. Towns, R. Trucloll. ll. Vnlvlvlwvoml G. VVL-lL'l1. D. VVuolwurth C. Ynunllquist Ahsents-es: .l. lizibeouk. G. Brooks, li, Parks. I.. Strauss. R. Parks, L. Straus. ,as N5 ,N x . , Af 1. S. E2 4 . v, 1 -3 ig -4 . .. , x. -QF In .- 'N 5? m ...R N? x r I gg ., B ish, K -1 a -. W K, I . X . w. , . -r Q in E fs -av iff wi 4 ll P . : ,,, H-is 4 , Y K - N? - 2' f y , .J , AW sz: ,61 0.112 -41 p . 5. , V q 01 -J SOPHOMORES Two grand and glorious years are gone but not forgotten. This thought keeps racing through the minds oi the sophomores, and they intend to make the most of the opportunities in the remaining years of high school. The annual class party was presented in Ianuary, having the theme of Buttons and Beau's. Projects of the year were selling Basketball Schedule Pencils, Imprinted Stationery, and bakegood sales. This ended a very happy year and we are looking forward to receiving our class rings and putting on the Ir. Prom. Standing: Mrs. Todd, Advisor: Mr. Humeston, Advisor. Seated: B. Hessel, Vice President: M. Waldherr, Treasurer: L. Klenk, Secretaryg D. Kik, President. 24 M Class of '51 . Allen, C. Anderson, M. Anderson, L. Andrus, R. Beuschel, B. Blackall, L. Bloom, E. Bristol Campbell, C. Church, D. Clay, L. Custer M Couturier, M. Deyo, R. Elve, W. Fahling . Fiiield, F. Gillam, . Gillet, B. Hanna B. Hessel. R. Huuk, H. Irish, R. Johnson D. Kik, L. Klenk, R. Kutzli, B. Lockard S. Lowing, C. Lindquist. O. McClain, J. McKinney . Miller, D. Moody, . Mortensen, R. Nokes J. Olmstead, J. Parks, R. Pierson, H. Poling M. Potts, G. Reisner, M . Reister, W. Rogers R. Saur, A. Shoup, M. Slapinski, V. Smith Spangf.-nberg, D. Stanton, . Stevens, R. Strohmiur A. Swarthout, V. Terrvll, J. Thompson. D. Towns D. Trudell, F. Vande-rhyde, M . VanDyke, E. Voylus M. Waldherr, C. Watkins K. Zwygzhuizen hsentees: . Austin, R. Farr, . Krewson, B. Lee, . Murphy, A. Mutvhler, . Preston, R. Reed, . Stl-vc-ns, G. Tungeit 25 FRESHMEN Our first year in high school is finished already. It was hard to get used to the surroundings, but We came out of it with a lot of fun and work behind us. After electing our officers and representatives for the various clubs, We settled down to make a little money. Our main source was bakegood sales. Our social high-point of the year was our class party which was held in the spring. Because of a lot of planning and fore-thought, was a success. All the freshmen are looking forward to next year when We Will no longer be considered green 'S li T .1 liz .1 if r1 Standing: L. Bear, Treasurer: Mr. Tuttle, Advisor: J. Anderson, Secretary. Seated: J. Sheckler, Vice President: Miss Wilson, Advisory P. Heath, President. 26 .ff f Class of '52 1 D. Allison, J. Anderson, 2 R. Arrington, F. Berger F. Blackall, W. Canute, J. Carroll, B. Clay E. Darling, R. Denhof, G. Dvnhof, D. Dorman D. Dufort, L. Fahling, C. Empire. G. Fulkerson M. Gricc, R. Guilt-s, R. Haggerty, A. Hale R. Hammer, I. Hanna. P. Heath, R. He-rington Y. Herinzton. R. Inxzersoll, N. Johnson. B. Knapp R. Ki-cwson, M. Kntzli, B. Langford, P. LaPrezv A. Lewis, M. Lockard, Y. Lockard. A. Longcore- D. Lymburner, C. Mm-iz, B. Mourer, P. Ne-Itun T. Norton, C, Olson, E. Ostman. R. Pica-ard K. Porve. E. Potes, M. Pownvy. C. Reistor D. Roister, J. Reister. W. Reyburn, J. Ringvlberg E. Roberts. J. Rowe, A. Schonlmastc-r, P. Shannon an . Shockler, D. Single-ton, Singleton, E. Stark R. Stebbins, P. Stortz. N. Straiszht, A. Te-wslvy Titus, J. Tramper, . Traxlvr. E. VVa1mlhc-rr PGP' M. Wzitkins. M. VV0lch. D. VVilson. D. W'nolw0rth . - Q . .. 1, , f. 33. ' ' ' K -Q A .. f ,. :. t k ' - -.a':lffH 2.125 -. fi . A fu 43.-A W ' T 1 . ff, 5 il fig.. ., J si. . . . w M f'.fQf N 'z . 'Q . 4 'Q is a.' A Jawa .... 3? A ,S . ' ' eww 2 4 D 'Q S. H A 2 gy 1 r .Q Y .. . 'Y i 4 . bf.- 2 ' ,X . eamg. W A - f . ..-. 1 ,1 , g.zf'ef i r - 19 A A Q vi .. 'fi . , V -Q L V S, I .Vg - -. ' 4 M , J 5 -W ' Y 1 ' gi - i -ai V 4, -Si 1' - V. w s f 4. My .4 . ff 'R A 9 ii ' ' .xiii ' 1 ' , .gigg YF' ,fi ' . 1 Nj A wx ' E N I 0 P Abscntees: A. Afton. J. Arnold, I.. Bc-ar, K. Dewey, R. Guilvs. R. Hoover, J, Kik. N. Mnrtz. A . Murphy, G. li,X'2llUl', K. Schobcy K. Znllar 9- . 3. . X :X 45. . -. 4 M J -:Q -. 1. -.. E f 1 5 A 5 , 1 if.. Q., il- 4 5. L ' .5 ' 5. ET is ,nw ' A Q fi? x' . If ? -- -.--. 'L - .. .4 -..-f. '10 - ww M? .. ' ' ' . .... . 4.54, iw-. f- ap- if . V f A 1:1 1 A A, - fi R . .,,,. If ' . Q , - , ...g.:Q5,. ..,- Q x A cr QQ. -A. IJEER' ' fx 15' 1 , G . W W3 H f -.M . X N iz. . f as A , . .M.gaAA Q . . lea. X 'fr A i... -'fb ' . . xww ,QE gp -.. l'i P. I -X A-A A ' ' ix A r Y 'S F 1 .4 A -A .fl .... -' gifs., ' 'Q , A 'K - A 1 H25 ,'..,. . . . .. .. . 9. . M.. ., 4 . w ggi - . 1 , , ' , . A NW -'fin gi. . ,glgi--5 5 . A . 2 .- 'A'-viii I fy!! 4. r L,.,ae ' x : 1 Wm Class of '53 J, Amburgzey, R. Anderson, li. W. Anderson, R, liazzett J. Bellamy, R. Blume-nstein, J. Carpvnter, G. Chapman V. Chasv, C. Crawford. R. Cooke. R. Cook F. Davenport, L. Dorman, M. I m-ichtenbincr, S. lforwooml A. Fraloipzh, C. Gilson, E. Gilson, E. Guilvs. W. Halton, D. Hasmer, S. Kik, E, Krewson I.. Lane, l.. Lino, J. Loclcard, N. Mille-r C. Moody, N. Mullennix, B. Murphy, H. Myers S. Pierson, V. Norton, J. Nason, R. lVlcCraA'ken, E. Roln-tis, J. Rolu.-l'f.s, A. Aaur. l'. Saur E. Shamzlv. E. Shepard, .l. Shoup, G. Sirllauskas M. Sinylcton, H. Smith, I.. Stark, S. Stn-inert li. Stree-11-V. D. Thorson, B. Trlulvll li. Vamlormuvr, FI. VVaIcoLL, Il Watt. D. Whituhouso Absentees: li. Anderson. M. Anclm-rson, R. Carroll. ll. Crowlvy, IG. Ilim-ks, C. Larson, J. Thomas . ' Q iw ff . ww.. : wa. v..u..,,-- -. , ip Q 1.2 ' ' 'Ili . 3 if , P 55 , . 55 . X . I 5 QE., . ai Q 3 i g? if . .- , . fr 'ij -:a .mw- -...w,.. ., -1 f'Z.- 'PSN' NY 1 f... f .,,. 1 . ' N XX X , - f , .- 1' fx 'Q' . K r 2-.gf gg, 3 g L' .. .V J. 5 'A ff' - ., mf rf 5: V. X. 2 K S- , EFS' A '- H EIEr.vEv55..f:g. A xi' . ' Q W. N- ..,. W Q A U :Sk i illxw QW Q rv? K T2 as - ' fl.. A J, .,k, . mf il-9 'W 2- 5 'R an .f'- . . .. J.. A ff--N Q A 5 Q' -.I Q .S ' li: ,., 1 E K 1 ig. 2 I Ir-bv . xiii lf 'I , .T - - i ,... ' s f we? M . if X aw . e iii. if ' .g 22 .9. X 'xii . ,I -f ,L tggv . 1 , N 1, 'F -. Mfgi . ., , Qi' S 'S' gn Y . ,, . . .,... l ,z ' l . Ui. SSQTQ3 r ,, .' ' ' ' Fi. K mi' X ii w 3 , 3 x as , . .. S wel T aj?-M K Qs. if --aff ' 2- 'X' J., Q M 6 -v-. 4? J ?. .. Q.. H ' N X Q Q, J X . . 'Q . X5 S . .4 4, u Class of '54 L. Amburgoy, M. Amidon, M. Anderson, M. Arnold G. Austin, D. Beduhn, C. Bellamy, D. Bradford D, Bradford, G. Burgett, M. Canic. R. Carlson C. Cass. J. Crowley, D. Crouch, V. Dzmvcnpnrt K. Denhof, M. Denhof, G. Erhart, R. Frank W. Frisk, C. Gold, S. Hanna, G. Hnlscl C. Hosmc-r, J. Johnson. E. Kik, A. Lundquist M. 022, W. Parmeter R. Pennington, M. Phelps, E. Rowe, P. Rutkowski R. Schuilimz, T. Shcbonga, R. Simmons, D. Singleton R. Singleton, M. Slapinski, T. Stortz, D. Thomas J. Titus, D. Tremble, A G. Trimble, J. Turner Absentees : D. Cumimzs. B. Ferguson, P. Myers. P. Russell N. Mezinley, J. McCracken, ' ' 1 kiln , .. E ' fiiil Y . -M:-g - .Q ' 'W-: 5.1: ' . A , . .3 We Ma Y 4 Ffa Q. . f u' . w.'- -:.. Q F -fif' K .1 . is I ..,, - L ., ,L I J g L, A 5... A . . ,. f ' Q ' K ' A 'Ra fi ,. .R K I K 3,35 -K A gg 1 f r 1, , f U -, A fl he -P 'NN ' . -N ' 2 ffilfi Q l . x ' Q 1 1'sFf-.52-: ff A . 'Rf - ' v . ' :'- .,.. ' '.:. .-1. M ,. X 3. I' ' '-A . . . - , .... K . ' R : . . VV :J ' Y S51 X - . Fifi 5-, ' ir f M - -' R . 5 1 7 I ? 1Y rum K 1.21, .. , .A :ff- Q 7 M Q 21 4.5 5 E 1 f. Q- R 55' q 4 Q5 Wiaf iff Elin HI T T :Qi lf? .,iZffQffi ,Q Qrllgiyi mi ' Li -4. f75n5E3SQ5f'f . . .2 W MFE '7' 1 1 J QQETSV ' USIC mise?-jwl K 1- :il E f 292- fi , , .Q M QWWSFXQ .. 2 , 'Wx l,,, n .X5 'gx ww.. Band Back Row: R. Nokcs, L. Bauzhan, J. Anderson, E. Biggs, R. VanDen Hout, P. Bars-ndsen, D. Thorson, D. Helscl, A. Lenske. C. Fahlinfer, M. Bradford, J. Miller, B. Vandermeer, F. Gillman, L. Starke.-nberyz. J. Bradford, R. Houk. Front Row: B. Trudell, P. Berger, L. Amburgey. C. Gunneson, D. Duke, D. Thorson, M. Feichtenbincr, P. Heath, M. Slapinski, J. Amburgey, L. Bloom, G. Davis, S. Pierson, G. Heath, D. Stanbon. lla mfmhl M fy .,.w'we: is ww 4 ix Q N1 R., wi. 53 gg-QQ 31 -1 M viii: Y - fi- -E .f .4-f.'ff1Q.' U H1 lwvl, N 1 :K A W my .Sw 91. My H I I HTHLETIIIS up I . ' , ' ai ' N3 'I' Y 1 .gm'f'. X . P' I: . tt 'L 'f ,V . V f.. 'X Q V ,Z ', ,Y ,, K., . , il. ' ' ,Q ' ie ' .t .. k. 3115 A g ' .. . t- . K RQ ff t .. n. 9, .. W Standing: G. Reisner, G. Ostman, B. Norton, T. Norton, R. Nokes, D. Reed, F. Stevens, P. Schaefer, J. Dufort. Bottom Row: J. Parks, P. Heath, J. Sheckler, G. Badgerow, B. Stebbins. Football - 1948 - Champions With a group of thirty-five fellows to Work With, coach Duncan Dune Lectka, and assistant Bernie Barber, the Spartans Went through the season undefeated in conference play. The line was exceptionally strong and the back- field especially fast and tricky. G. Ostman, Wyse, Brooks, and captain Lockard shone in the interference, and the whole backfield of Bull, White, Kik, and Lundberg Went whizzing Sparta 34. . . Sparta 6. Sparta 33. . . Sparta 32. ..... . Sparta 25 ........., through with the ball. The cool and quick passing of Kik was definitely an asset to the team. Nine of the boys were seniors. Seven of them were on the first string and the other two were first string subs. Credit is to be given also to the student mana- ger, Carlton Murphy, who is a senior too. The scores of the conference games were as follows: . .Comstock l5 . . .Coopersville O . . .Kent City U . .Cedar Springs l4 . . .Hudscnville 13 Sparta, total l3O Opponents, total 42 '::::! i W J. 4 1 4. .5 . X '- , was . 1'- X,'ff ' ,.,. - ' ' 3, A K J- ' f ': ' , .QM .1 ' 3 Al K3 L, M 46 -- ' 124 . -if x -29. as - 31- i . 1 .1 f. - . 3 af' I v if L J, I 4 i ' af. - I , 1 4 f - ..,.,.h ' -ve A -HSN hi. uf .qs sg, k J.,-,g-f bfmmkmw ij Q .mn-. lx 7. gm .56 .'-L YL ..'- i ffm' X. new X A 1 . X hack I .U Jw' Gene Brooks-.lin All Cmmfern-nc:- TlllIChd0Wll ,Mx Ami! Don Kik - back In All Confervncc FH .W QA X fzifff 'fwal A - + gush W A ...1. . t ,, , -v if JM. A John Bull - hawk ,risi H 5 Q. - W-QV Y 2 Ax X I x 'X -5 , . by . ..ivan-I., . ire MM- .,.-F QW . ' -w .5 f Jack Tuttle -- and -, 1 A cv :Q X W, .7 an W -vli 2 :EV D H 4 XL . A . i??3?1 WOODGC- gf Kbukcj Lectka :- C0ach M., , ffa .11 Q, V T4 W f I. ' . - 'fig 'Q ' -...L ' ' .., f ww'-fx X f 3 ii If .. . XV?::Q,f: '-'ww i' ' .t N. N . - L- , J... f , .mii- . 2 f Bob Lundberg - bark .X f ' ,1,.n,w All Conferencw' K X A .Z 1, wh fi iv . . s. N K W 1 JQ White . . 'Y -55 . 31 . , 4 A A . .X 'W C. V , 5: Plain-Kenny Lorkard--end K K AH Conference '. . . 'QA W vmxwzva .KS x 1, M Y . VM . J. WY5' X I All Conferenre ,Z I . . . Y . 'SV- , . . -Q .-A ..,,, by X.--1 A , an ,xx -V X s ff A - i Q 1 U ,bk...u. George Firma - une ' -, KQSAQ K W f ,. , mu n0g.m-gi,,, sr v 4 K My .-Q14 .. , Q, vt I :wi :j f 5-,N y .. 'i'Qs.. . V -ASE f -V V - it '51 W A I , ' Y .. ,., e mx 2 . , E fx K ww E5 . 5 .K ' ' . AX F, , ii' 3 Q., it A - 'A . flnrdy Ostmnn-line -V , We M K s - . All Cnnfervm-4- f L. ' . K K . 4, X X .f -.W 2.1 vrwnf . - Q: 1 pr. .. , . ' . 1 Q 1 -- h- -. fi Ysh' ' ? Signall. L 2- Il V5 ' ., V . K W I- . - at . . . . 1 1 5' ' ff 1 ff -wlfw r, Boys' Basketball Sparta experienced an average season this year. They played 13 games, winning 7. lt was an uneven season, beating a strong team one game, and losing to a weak team the next. But they did win the Consolation Trophy at the Ken- Owa league tournament. Ostman, White, Reisner, Norton, Tuttle, Fulker- son, Wyse and Bull saw the most action tor the Varsity. Ostman All Conference, was high point man with ll4 points, and Tuttle All Conference, followed with lO7. lim White, a senior, was chosen Second Row: P. Ht-nth. il.. lilourn, D. Rom l li. First Row: I . Stew-ns, G. lfitivhl, li. Sta-lrbln captain tor the year. Coach for the Spartans this year was Barney Barber, and Alvin Hill was the manager. Both deserve a round of thanks for the services ren- dered throughout the season. The second team, coached by Dunc Lectka, had for their main objective training for the tu- ture, not necessarily the winning of games. Most every one of the twelve man squad played every game. The squad was composed ot 5 freshmen, 6 sophomores and l junior. Royrers, G. lh-mmks. J. Stu-vlilvr, R. Nuke-s. 'l'. Norton. C. Arnia-x's4m. f PARA, PART4 . H . SQARQ T ' l ...Y ., 3 3 Ny . will .wif 36 stman J- Wvse J. Dufnrl Mr. Barber Dumb -' + w Q li, jf! if i HQ 71 53 M HEY-wg P 5. ,. 5533.5 R X ., , Z ' jg 7. Tu J. Bull NN Relsner li. lizulgx-num N ortun M Fulkersou Fourth Row: D. Kober, M. Gricc, D. Dufort, I., Bear, D. Woolwurth, R. Hammer, L. Fahlingr, V, Singleton, E. Stark, ll. Clay, E. Darling. Third Row: Coach Russell, M. Anderson, M. Powney, M. Kutzli. A, Schoulmnster, R. Elvc, P. I.aPrezc, J. Rowe, R. Strohmier. Second Row: D. Woolworth, C. Fahling, D. Vanderwood, C. Rider, S. Lowinz. M. Deyo. A. Powell, R. Carrier. J. Miller, J. Anderson. First Row: J. Ri-ed. D. Duke, P. Norton, C. Schwartz, .l. Shi-pi 1-tl. G ' 1 ' B k b 11 1r- s as et a Many girls turned out for basketball this year and a good percentage still remained at the end of the season, allowing a few for injuries. There was a large group of freshmen who came out and, even though some didn't get to play, they will be good material with which to start next year. A different captain was chosen for each game and at the end of the season Pat Norton and Carolyn Schwartz were picked for the co-captains of the year. The team lost only two games during the season and succeeded in winning a couple of games over some teams they hadn't won over for 2 or 3 years. Miss Russvli Coach P. Norton L . Schwartz 4 Q TX? D- Hake J. Shepard J. Reed 53 dm Standing: G. Held, K. Anderson, B. Rogers, D. Weis, G. Brooks, J. Wyse, G. Fifneld, L. Bloom, C. Murphy, Mr. Todd. Bottom Row: D. Reed, D. Kik, B. Sheckler, V. Hansen, G. Colby, C. Switzer, J. Dufort, J. Goering, L. Colby, J. White. Baseball - 1948 Sparta's baseball team finished a fairly successiul season. They won all the games except to Cedar Springs, which gave them a second rating. The Wet weather was a great handicap. There were quite a few lettermen back which helped. Sheckler, our left-handed pitcher, also helped a lot with his 2 no-hit games. u UG ii 1.5, .ts , 4 9 3 gil. 4 H.. f it ' - , PL X . B , - . . - . ..-, - -fzzfzf ' : - ' f . ' .yt . . fr f' , L ,J w ' Yi if ...rv fs? Q ,gg ,Q bf Carlton Murphy 39 x ty K ' f -F? V -fwf' T 1 4 ' it 131 iff? 5 w sl gg , .1 :tw 9 mm. 1 '50- L as , ,, ., Q t l , EE r 1. - as 59 T f Z' '79 r t , .ef ' 25, 25 .T ,sg W, W 6-1 ez ...ff B. Murray, J. Bull. K. Dc Young, J. Tuttle, J. Winosrarden, B. Lontz, G. Badfzerovs Tennis 1 948 Sparta blossomed out with a new sport in '48, Under the leadership of Mr. Gardner, several fellows came out to learn the game of tennis. Practicing noons and after school, they kept the courts busy. Three matches were sched- uled, two with Cedar Springs and one with Rockford. The two with Cedar were taken by the Spartans, loosing to Rockford. The hopes on next years chances are much better, with more fellows going out, and an enlarged schedule. CHEERLEADERS .lane Fraleigh Camilla Schwartz .loan Nequwl Margaret Watkins l'nl Norton Kntlnun lllrlcr 40 P L, .7 .af gg V iuliaty' H Standing: B. Rogers, L. Salisbury, B. Shcckler, J. Wyse, C. Switzvr, G. Ostman, K. De Young, V. Hansen, R.. Nukes, R. ltlradfurd. Bottom Row: Mr. Garant, K. Lockard, K. Hussey, G. Badyzi-row. B. Murray. ll. Lundberg. li. Norton, I , Str-vs-ns. J. Bull, G. Fifield. Track - 1948 - Champions 'i ?QS W Hopes were pretty slim at the beginning of the season for our track team because of a poor turnout, but as training Went on, more boys turned out. There were several boys who really proved outstanding among their team- mates: namely, Sheckler, Lundberg, and Ostman. captain Bob l.undher1l .Fl N: .' .p t. Q3 i ne, ' Q'- P -S 'K L te 1 33 5 M . V 1 ' ss 'R 1 ,QL at wp: 'Ns kgs N 'K For 5 f-'f4z,!G,g,1,Q4 WMQAN, 1. S P' . 5309 Kenny Lockard w . . ,.f . i . f .. ,. .. 4 -.Q eg - Ti T ' fl' . 3 L' V - I gin t Q. gli -.gy . , 4 The events captured by the Spartans to obtain the championship of l948 were as follows: L. Salisbury - lst in V2 mile, I. Guiles- lst in mile, C. Switzer -A lst in shot put, B. Sheckler-lst in broad jump, 2nd in pole vault, and 2nd in high jump, and B. Lundberg S-lst in the lOO yard dash, who later was titled the sixth lastest man in the State of Michigan in class C schools. The team also captured a first in the medly and 44U relays. John Bull -'Oc Cullen' .XB K 41 Jim Wyse ,,. . ' . T. M' Kenny Hussey .. ilk? . Vik., 'sf .'-figs :ir , 2. 5.1: ' 'Terr i r.,g . fr -ive af -- -egg, Svfeg. . N -r' ' 55.3. I rv., 7 . V - .V ttf- ' - ' Q 'A My... 1, 2: j?ff'Q'2p-,w,'f.,f1 X . ei 5 f-- .if-,. .145 .g .rw 1 .M . . .dh we 4: , ,K -' rf' - in , - if iv: ' dgggiv CTIVITIES v M X ,A T211 Gay a r. mm., Dfwgsrmn 'ww Jw b w gf, If x U 1 1 QW 5 , - 412 5f5f.rQ1.i! 41-,Qi L ' . .153 ,gf Qi f'Q.fz.f1Lf X a X no I4 X, Af P Ihwlx Row: Mr. lhillllvllill. 11. Wvlmlur. l'. lizwmr. R. lrifh. L. .lnlnzsa-11. XY. Ymmuuuifl. ll. Ii1'zult'1-nl R. Farr. Xiiddla- Rmx: IJ, Wilson. H. lriuh. IJ. Rm-11. ll. Piwnlx I-Q. livin-rlf. .l. 'l'h-musun. Iwwvlxl linux: Y.. Cuslm-r, IZ, Ilonwn, V. II1l'1. A, Hlii. V. lfzxhlinp. i. Hmmm.. J. Kinghlvurg. Fu Fl AI F: HI Al Vuurxh Rau: 51. Grim-. H. l'i1-m-znwi. Y. Hzxrringgmn. Bi, Wnzsxixw-. .i. lim..-. M. liutmii. ll. fluy. ll. Huxl- H. Muurvr, Third Row: Nl. Sh-vm-ns. 0, Mv1'l:xin. A, lmngvnrm-. .l. Arlwlmi. X. .luhnfrvv1. I.. lhwzxr. l', linmiv. Miff liurmun 44-vonzl Kam: I'. Strurtz. l'. l,nl'rwzu. V. Nm-Itlvn, H, liutzli. R. Hzalmnvr. Y. l.m-kurnl. l'. Shillllilill. M. Putt li. Nl:14'k:ul1. V. Simrll-ion. l'ir-t Huw: M. .Xmle-rsun. M. Wntkinf, J. Shvpurmi, S. Ilrwvkwzm-r. l'. Watkinf. .X. Klutvhlvr. H. 1.04-km li. Stark, I , Snydvr. -vq ...' J-'-n ser -an l'hird Row: J. Kik, G. B1ll1LZl'l'0VV, P. Schucfvr. J. Tnppillg, S. Doyo, I.. Colby, Mr. Gardner. Yvcond Row: R. Nukes, C. Murphy, J. VVhitv, G. lfiiielml, I . Stevens. M. Foivhtonbinvr, First. Row: Mr. Ds-Hart, J. Reed, M. Hrzulfurml, E. Kik, I'. Heath. Senate Athletic Board :wk Row: Mr. li. Harbor, Mr. W. H. Da-Hart, Mr, Lcctkzl, Mr. J. Gzxrdmw, Mr. V. Y, Tuttlu, Mr. R. T41 runt, Row: K. l.ur'karll, B. Rolls-rs, Miss Russs-ll, G. Books, J. MFfxI'3Ckl'H. J. Shuvklm-r. 41 lv. -t li. x L Top Hou : ,l. I r:xI1-i1:I1. Ii. l':u'riu-V, 42. Ilr-mlw, l'. Iiiclvr. I SI-Iwltvn. Lf Ih-ish-1', Ii. VV:1I1Ihvrr, NI. I!r:uII'or:I. -I. Slxqwxwi. IC. Iiulu-ru S Ilqv, li Uatlnull. Ihrltmn Ibm' J. Iiull, I'. N4-rtoll. III. Wznlmllwrr. X, Imu.-ll, W. fIIizImIlw lion: III. Xml.-vw-11. NI. Stark, -I. .-Kllvu, If I :nI1Iim,f, ID, Iiulwr, llvistn-r, l'. Sm'Im'nr1f, Mig lfvrn.-my Journalism International Correspondence Club I nt'1I1 li-vu: ,I XY5fv. lx. IJuu'Iin1:'. I4. Clay, .I. Ullualvsul. M. l'Uuru'5, N-Iumlnm,1.1,-' ,ll jy1t.Ki,,m,5' IH KI,,,lx- A1 slupln-Ixi. IZ, H,.,l,.l' .l, .Xl14II-'mm' M, Ynnllylxl-A S. Imxxinu, I', Norton, .X, II:-rmzm, V. I'. Slvzxlmgrf-lulvo-lu, Ii. Iilzu-Ixull. Iluxiw. W. If--iatvr. IC. Iiiucs. .l, lim-Il. Sw-unnl Iiuw- Mr. IM-Iluri, J, Iillll, Ii, 4'-u1rlm'in-l', Il, NK-mlxxlwvlm. Ifmurlim Ilow: l' Sa'Imw:n1'lA, 1' HIM-xx. .l. Sh:-In-rrI. NI. IG1':uII'm-II, J. III. .Xmlu1'Nou, I'. Sllzmlmn, ,X, Iwxnfll. II. 'I'Imy-Mm. Ii I'1lu-. I, Sznxivikx. I,. Strzul-N, NI, Sirzuxee, .l, Millmr, NI. k'4ruv'Ilu'ivr, NI Hills-I, Il. Ilzwis. II. lizmlw. NI. VI':1Ilxina, I'. Ii:11'1-mlm-lu. Ii. I.umIIw-rv, Wznhllu-rr, .l. .XIII-11. NI. IL-ian-r, IJ. Iifllwr. A, .XxI'Iml, Il. Wool- Ifirat Ibm: H. Ilmm'yxx. II. Wilaun. II. III-In-I. ll. Helnxzm. I. .lnlmb xxorIIx, I,. I5:1111zIv:m. Nun, .l, Kill, tl. Iizufllrl-, If Iizxxlwr, W. Ymlmwllllet, I', 5wI1:n-IA' V, 'I'IwirfI Ibm: .I. .fXxI'wvwI, .I, I-'1':nInfiygI1. I' I.:1I'rvm'. Ii I'ivv:n1'nI. .X. .l. Svlwltvll. 57 l, In V e C3 Q i 5 , 'K F . Q im, -i I, 'S Ai 1' in ...LTV ,. .5 3 ' ,ji 54-Q ' ,Hi Q4 . Li-ft 1,0 Right: G. Davis, Miss Wilson. C. Schwartz, G. Heath, C. Sprague, G. Ostman, W. Reister, J. Tuttle, J. Reed, M. Bradford, C. Murphy, D. Dake, J. Bull. Senior Play Annual Staff Standing: L. Colby, J. Tuttle, J. Reed, Seated: M. Bradford, D. Duke, J. Axford, C. Schwartz. mm. V7 wax Library Board Bus Drivers lizwk Row: J. Sc-holtvn, M. Stark, C. Olson, J, lirudfurd, R. Buughun. Front Row: Miss Ferneau, M. Reistur, J. Mill-lr, I-I. Stark, IC. Waldhern -Q is . Q., V .. 47 COMPLIMENTS TO THE SENIOR CLASS do CARLSON and MEYER HOWARD'S Shoes lVlen's Work Clothing Chilclren's Wear Shoe Repair 231 E. Division Sparta, Michigan WILLIAM A. ROGERS 8: COMPANY Hardware and Implements Paints - Glass - Electrical Supplie Plumbing Phone 2161 E. J. REISTER Painting and Decorating Interior and Exterior Phone 4841 Congratulations to the Class of '49 Headquarters for all your drug ite WOLF 'S DRUGS WISHING YOU SUCCESS IN LIFE Q COMPLIMENTS BILL NOLLER TO THE CLASS OF '49 fm? Sherry's Furniture Mart Sparta, Michigan af ROY C. BURGETT lt's F un To Shop At SI-lERRY'S ,A SPIRTA MOTORS , BEST WISHES SPARTA M OTORS BUICK and PONTIAC 49 COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF '49 EXTENSOLE CORPORATION Sparta, Michigan COMPLIMENTS TO TI-IE CLASS OF '49 -1. SCOTT'S DRY GOODS JOHNSON BROTHERS Headquarters for GARAGE school sweaters Sales - - - Service and emblems Phone 3461 Ofiicial AAA Garage COIVIPLIIVIENTS TO THE F ORTY-N IN ERS o COLBY'S GARAGE COIVIPLIIVIENTS TO THE SENIORS i' WOLBRINK'S ZEPHER SERVICE COIVIPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF '49 Q SPARTA FROZEN FOOD LOCKERS DRIVE CAREFULLY AND INSURE YOUR CAR WITH The J. H. Brace Company Sparta Phone 3401 or 3430 B I C K S Candy - Tobacco - Magazines Cards- Ice Cream Sparta, Michigan COIVIPLIIVIENTS TO THE CLASS OF '49 SQ SPARTA CLEANERS Quality Service and Satisfaction O W. J. BRACK Druggist The Rexall Store Phone 2201 H. L. FINCH AND SON Groceries and Meats Sparta. Michigan ' it ti. :xr . TO THE CLASS OF '49 We Wish You a Happy and Successful Future if MARGE'S DRESS SHOP Sparta. Michigan Congregating Place of the Past, Present and Future Spartans 'A' B. 8: T. DAIRY COMPLIMENTS OF BOB'S LUNCH ROOM n 1 1 SINCERE WISHES TO THE ., SENIOR CLASS I' 1 r EMELANDER ELEVATOR 1: Grain - Feed - Beans - Coal b COMPLIMENTS TO CLASS OF '49 Custom Grinding 1: Sparta. Michigan Phone 3341 51 ----- --,- ,,,--,-,A, 1 I gi 1 TIP TOP BEAUTY SHOP :E 1 Featuring , Heat Waving-Cold Waving 1 and Radio Waving l . 1 1 Carmel and Florence 1 1 COMPLIMENTS OF OF LEON PARKER, Inc. Your Hudson Dealer GEORGE Distributors and of MARK NORTON SINCLAIR PRODUCTS 53 OUR COMPLIMENTS AND BEST WISHES TO THE SENIOR CLASS 'k'k'k FEDERATED STORE Mr. and Mrs. I.. A. Wyse 700000-4-.--v The Dean-Hicks Company 0 ENGRAVING 0 PRINTING 0 BINDING Publishers of the 1949 Spartan 1, , 'I :I I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I :I I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I 'I :I I :I 4' ' 1 Sparta Home Appliance 1 'I 11 Refrigercxtors-Ranges-Radios-Wcshers I , Your Frigidaire Dealer I Sparta. Michigan 1 fl II 1 54 P P D 1 lr 4 SPARTA DAIRY 1' 1 HOME OF GOLDEN IERSEY :I MILK AND CREAM P Phone 4441 .I ' COMPLIMENTS P 'E OF lr 5' BETTES-HESSEL 3' MEMORIAL CHAPEL AL PINCKNEY'S ,+ PAINT STORE 1, Color-schemes-Painter's supplies if Wallpaper 1: Painting - Decorating 't Interior and Exterior :I I a L...-1 - Compliments to the Senior Class SPARTA CHEVROLET SALES Sparta. Michigan 55 ea-ev-0.0-Je, 4-0 0 04 0 ::::- SPARTA RECREATION An ideal place for school or church bowling parties. Come and bring the whole family --- you'l1 enjoy it. Phone Sp 7-6841 Les Erbes COMPLIMENTS TO THE SENIOR CLASS Q BEN FRANKLIN STORE o::::: 4a::,,:::- :::: ,,::::::Q 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 44 44 44 4 4 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 4 44 4 I 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 44 4 44 44 4 44 44 44 44 4 4 44 4 4 44 44 4 44 4 44 44 4 4 4 4 44 44 44 4 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 COMPLIMENTS TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF '49 -Yo DAIRY-MAID ICE CREAM MEMBER OF QUALITY CHEKD Grand Rapids Phone 9-1228 Phone 4241 Sparta. Michigan ::.- :.p:::::: COMPLIMENTS OF SPARTA RADIO SERVICE BEST WISI-IES TO THE SENIOR CLASS 'k KEN OWA BODY Phone 7-2721 SHOP 56 ',,',..,-Q Q''Q'-.avec-.'0e.'s -,,,,,s,s,-.,,s,..,,,.,0,0,.'s',,,,,,, ----,,, is X '.,:::..:::::::.'. -'::::,,' taken by ::::f' 0044-.f.f. 4-4- '0'as' 7 IS A ' ' lr 224 DIVISION SPARTA, MICHIGAN Iecmne Ridge-ly Iohn R1dgeIv The Pictures in this annual .I H-I ' ::::'.'Q,,:::40 '444,,,,,o Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. ::::,,,-:::: OTHER PATRONS and Mrs. Wm. Powers and Mrs. P. Hogan and Mrs. F. Lundberg and Mrs. G. Fifield Dr. and Mrs. F. I.. Bull Dr. and Mrs. C. S. Bromley Dr. and Mrs. H. Talmadge Sparta Riding Stables Camation Milk Company Mr. and Mrs. Ray Badgerow 57 ,000 COMPLIMENTS TO THE SENIOR CLASS SQ SPARTA THEATER + 'T' COMPLIMENTS OF P OWN EY and BOWER . wwf: de. 58 N-'www' Q.A . w fb fa 5' , p -i K Ag.a4gi 1 ,k I Q43 I? R, s hh H f. figz ig 4' - I . -- .h ga..- f H + f f ,X 9 .. ,V A - ' , I H I 1 , X L if S, . 5 .S n 3 Q M . ,gf , i i I A.: - f ' X : x' Lf , A H? Q '1 I I 3 1 A h ul N 1 .. :5Q'1', . aa f 4-.. -IJ' . AQ nb B , W ' M '-'N'-'9-2-if Ik! 4 ..g ,v will Q i .mam W 'N' wih- ' . ' F55 W: sf . K. Tyy,-I , A' ,A E f... Q' Qing? ? ,fVf,!Q +3,,w,anHgg,ei1 i 5 Q 1 'f.S.T:f'3 1 f 'H E A , 1 XT k x, ,.f 5 1 . iw: N Q 1 Q LX 1 H Q . ' ? f-in 1' . H' MK' J ia ' 1' A W LL-A 'fix'-X Vs wrffis f K , Ex V 5- 'N 5 H W' 11 Q1 ,QS . ai in - ..g,3 L- ,J 4:4 ' 1 il ' 3-difwb 5 -yxsmb-N lf, 11' sg. 'Z' IT-1 ,md Senior Directory ANDRUS, SHIRLEY Language Club5 Chorus5 Assistant Librarian 35 Librarian 45 Play Cast 35 Iournalisn'15 F. H. A. AXFORD, IOYCE Secretary lg President 35 Library Board 25 F. H. A. Pres. 25 Orchestra5 Play Cast I, 35 Play 4 Correspondence Club5 Speech contest 2, 3, 45 Spartan Bus. Mgr. 45 Valedictorian 4. BARENDSEN, PATRICIA Band5 Chorus5 Orchestra5 Language Club5 Girl Reserve5 Play Cast 35 Play 45 Correspondence Club. BAUGHAN, ROY Chorus, Baseball. BIGGS, EVELYN Language Club5 Girl Reserves5 Band5 Orchestra5 Chorus5 Correspondence Club5 Basketball5 Play 3, 4. BRADFORD, MERRILYNN Language Club5 Girl Reserves5 Secretary 25 Senate, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 45 Speech Contest contest 35 Band5 Chorus5 Orchestra5 Iournalism5 Play Cast 3, 45 Correspondence Club Treas. 45 Spartan Write-up Editor 4. BROCK, ARLENE Language Club5 Chorus. BULL, IOHN Football V5 Basketball V5 Tennis V5 Track V5 Iournalism, Ass't Editor 3, Editor 45 Band5 Correspondence Club Pres. 45 Play Cast 3, 45 Language Club. COLBY, LEE Football V5 Baseball V5 President 25 Executive Board 35 Spartan Photog- raphy Editor 45 Senate. COUTURIER, DORIS Language Club5 Correspondence Club. DAKE, DOLORES Basketball5 Bcindg Orchestra5 Chorus5 Play Cast 45 Girl Reserves5 Iournal- ism5 Ass't Spartan Photo. Editor 4. DAVIS, CYNTHIA Chorus, Language Club5 Correspondence Club. DAVIS, GEORGENE Chorus5 Band5 Orchestra5 Correspondence Club5 Language Club5 Play Cast 45 Treasurer 3. DENTON, RONALD -F. F. A.5 Football5 Basketball. FALCONER, ROBERT Basketball. F ULKERSON, MAURICE Basketball V5 Track V5 Football5 Chorus. 60 GILBERT, MALCOLM GUILES, DARLENE Chorus. GUNNESON, CLARICE Band, Chorus, Play 3, 4. HEATH, GORDON Athletic Board 2, Basketball, Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Play Cast 3, 4. HELMER, STANLEY Play 3, 4. HELSEL, DOUGLAS Band, Band Pres. 4, Baseball. HERMAN, ALICE Chorus, A Cappella, Latin Club, Correspondence Club. HOEKWATER, SHIRLEY Chorus, F. H. A. IACOBY, GEORGE IOHNSON, LOWELL F. F. A. Sentinal F. F. A. 2, 3, State Farmer F. F. A. 3, Chorus, Corres- pondence Club. LOCKARD, KENNETH Football V, Football Capt. 4, Track V, Basketball. LOWING, THOMAS Football V, Baseball V, Band, Chorus, Slide Rule Club, Spanish Club, Art Club, Spartan Artist 4, Correspondence Club. LUNDBERG, ROBERT Vice President l, Athletic Board, Executive Board 3, President 4, Language Club, Band, Football V, Track V, Basketball, Correspondence Club, MCKINNEY, RICHARD Play 3, 4. MORRISSETTE, DONALD MURPHY, CARLTON F. F. A., Basketball, Baseball V, Football Mgr., Senate, Play Cast 3, 4. NORTON, PATRICIA Basketball, Cheerleader, Chorus, Correspondence Club, Iournalisrn. OLSON, CHARLENE Language Club, Orchestra, Chorus, Library Board, Play Cast 3, Basket- ball, Correspondence Club. OSTMAN, GORDON Band, Chorus, Iournalism, Football V, Basketball V, Track V, Play Cast 4, Correspondence Club. PRESTON, DOLORES Iournalism, Chorus. REED, IEANETTE Language Club, Girl Reserves, Basketball, Play Cast 3, 4, Chorus, Senate, Sec. 4, Vice Pres. 3, 4, Correspondence Club, Spartan Staff. 61 REISTER, WILMA Language Club5 Girl Reserves5 Treasurer 25 Chorus5 Iournalisrn, Exchange Editor 45 Correspondence Club5 Play Cast 45 Play 3. REYNOLDS, CHARLES Football5 Track V. SCHWARTZ, CAROLYN Language Club5 Chorus5 Basketball5 Cl'1eerleader5 Secretary 45 Iournal- ism, Bus. Mgr. 45 Play Cast 3, 45 Correspondence Club Sec. 45 Ass't. Spartan Editor 45 Good Citizen Piligrirn 4. SHEPARD, IOAN Cl'1orus5 E. H. A., Treas. 2, 45 Basketball5 Iournalism5 Correspondence Club. SIDLAUSKAS, IOSEPH E. E. A., Treas. 2, 3, 4. SPRAGUE, CATHOLA F, H. A.5 Play 35 Play Cast 4. STARK, MARLENE Chorus5 Basketballg Pres. of Library 3, 45 Iournalisrn. TUTTLE, IACK Language Club5 Vice President 25 Football V5 Basketball V5 Tennis V5 lournalism5 Correspondence Club5 Play Cast 3, 45 Spartan Editor 45 Salu- torian 4. VAN DEN HOUT, ROGER Language Club5 Band, Band Bus. Mgr. 45 Chorus5 Basketball5 Library Board5 Treasurer 45 Play Cast 35 Correspondence Club. WATKINS, MARGARET Cl'1orus5 E. H. A.5 Cheerleader Pep Mistress 2, 3. WEBBER, RICHARD Eootball5 Baseball, F. E. A. Vice Pres. 2, 3, Pres. 3, 4. WHITE, IAMES Football V5 Basketball V5 Baseball V5 Senate. WYSE, IAMES Chorus5 Language Club5 Football V5 Basketball V5 Band, Track V5 Play Cast 35 Correspondence Club. ' 62 rfNlry:q .ww kg., .4 uf W.. .bw -my .,--I sr Nr 0 f Rx Q L ki A '51 1 -wr r Autographs -A3175