Sparta High School - Spartan Yearbook (Sparta, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1951 volume:

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With four years of high school behind us we have many joyous memories and experiences which will light our future path. We sincerely hope that we, the Spartans of today and tomorrow, will leave the school days behind us with a bright and promising future ahead of us. Z IIHIICMIII H 'lx lu N l xxx HQQ H11 The class of 51 takes great pleasure in dedicating this annual to a man who has given twenty-six years of his life to Sparta High School. We gratefullythankhim for his co-oper- ation in all that our class has done in the years we have been together, for the willing- ness and sincerity in which he has gone out of his way to help us correct our mistakes. Yes, we very humbly dedicate this book to our advisor, teacher, and friend, Mr. Fred Humeston, or as we knew him, HUMPY. , , ,xv - 15. ak U , W 'Z 'ga ,, ,Agn .Nj , , K , ,, 8... uv ,U X Q . as 1 , A' a.,-49 A 1 - .L-l'qSs' K . 55.4 wtf ' up .f x i. ' ,.- ,, , Hx' , Q3 ' lr, fm .MW , , . Wx 0,4 fill mm . 3, ' ff.. M ' -Q ' . fi ,, L A .J xA.v fx V v i e ness A p ' 1 Q TLLT if - 3' A A um I IQ , A J ,.. -141: f WM, DEHART Superintendent L. RIE T. RUSSELL E. TODD J if ,W ,, 'F il ff A LLf, J' . GARDNER Principal V. Y. TUTTLE FAIZIIHY J. DAVIS R. TODD ' . 'VV. - VSV , .,, . A A ,,,' nnn A A A f. ,M z F. HUMESTON B. BARBER E. MARSHALL B. SIRRINE 1 I 1 1 E L ! T ss '-A gg .. E i wsw ' iii +V .3 ' ,L Vi? sf J, BURTON B. LAVINE H, BAKER , 'rr M i r sss s s s i s5 ,.A ullln 1 If 533162 5812 IACUlIY A U B0 RD UFEDUCAIIU A KOBER LEFT TO RIGHT: Charles Bromley, Wm. A. Rogers, Barth Carlson, Lynn . Bradford, George Fifield, Wm. H. Del-Iart-Superintendent. Sl IIIRS 0 :V Q., ClA SS UFIICIRS ADVISURS MRS. TODD MR. HU MESTON ROLAND NOKES Class President 3,45 Senate I,2,3,4, Sec. 35 Varsity Club 3,4, Sec. 35 Tyrotars 4, Sec, 45 Track I,2,3V,4V5 Tennis I,2V,3V,4Vg Basketball I,2,3,4V5 Football I,2,35 Band I,2,3,45 Chorus I,2,3,45 Annual Bus. Manager. WILLIAM ROGERS Class Vice Pres. 1,45 Senate 3,45 Varsity Club 3,4, Treas. 45 Tyrotars 45 Annual Editor5 Chorus I,2,3,45 Assistant Director Jr, Sr. P1ay5Footba11 IV,2V,3V,4V5 Baseball I,2,3,45 Basketball I,2,35 Track I,2,3,4. BARBARA BLACKALL Class Secretary 1,45 Chorus I,2,45F,H,A. I,2,3, Sec. 25 Correspondence Club 25 Library Board 35 Librarian r, 2, 35 Journalism 3, 45 Echo Exchange Editor 45 Sr, Play. RONALD HOUK Class Treasurer 3,45 F,F.A, I,2,3, Treas. 35 Corre- pondence Club 35 Chorus 35 Band l,2,3,45 Tyrotars 45 Journalism 3,45 Jr. Sr. Play, JOAN ALLEN Chorus I,2,3,4g Journalism I 2 3 4 Echo Edltor 4 Tenms 3g Class President Ig D,A,R Award 4 Sr Play Correspond ence Club 2. 3. CHARLES ANDERSON Baseball 2.3.45 Basketball I 2 BV 4V Track 4 Chorus 2. 3 . 4. ' MARY ANDERSON Basketball 2,3g Chorus 1,2 3 4 Journalrsml 2 3 4 F H 1,2, Pres. 25 Ir, Sr, Play LEONARD ANDRUS Class Secretary 3g Chorus MARY ANN BARR Chorus 3g Library 3,4, ROBERT BEUSCHEL F.F.A. 2.3.4. ,N I, cw gl 144 if Mr 3 as :EW 45 s r, H' H0714 I 55' A5290 gg..- ,pef 1? Q ,,,. fl ,Q 4 'Sw A l , '--- A 5 'm', .ifw GEORGE FIFIELD Senate I,2,3,4g Vice Pres. 3, Pres, 45 Tyrotars 4, Pres, 45 Basketball I,2g Football lV,2V,3V,45 Baseball IV,2V,3V,4V5 Track I5ChorusI,2,45Jr, Sr, P1ay5Corres- pondence 3,45 Annual Photography Ediror5 Varsity Club 3 , 4. FAY GILLAM Band I,2,3,4: Orchestra I,2,3,45 Chorus I,2,3,4. LAVERNE GILLET F. H. A, I , C6 2. 3: Library Board 45 Librarian 35 Journalism 3,45 Girls' Softball 3. ,4, Sec. 4g Girls' Chorus 4'Corresponden BETTY HANNA Journalism 35 Chorus 1,2 ,3,45 Baskerball Ig Correspond- ence 3. DOLORES C LAY Journalism 3,45 Correspondence 35 F H A 1' Librar . . . . y 3 Chorus I,2,3,45 Basketball I, 2, LOWELL COSTER F.F.A, I,2. 3,43 Chorus l,2, 3,4. MARY COUTURIER Librarian l,2, 35 Chorus I, 2, 3,49 Journalism 3,45 Sr. Play5 Correspondence 2, 3. MARJORIE DEYO Chorus l,2, 3,45 Journalism 3,45 Correspondence 2, 3,4. RUTH ELVE F,l-I.A, I5Correspondence 2,3,4g Journalism 3,45 Orches- tra 35 Band 3,45 Chorus I,2,3,4g Basketball l,2,3V,4V3 Jr, Play, Softball 1,3, WALDO FAHLING Journalism 45 Corres onden p ce3,45 Tyrotars 45 Track 2, 3,45 Band 3,4, F.F,A, 1, l AS QP? BARBARA HESSEL Chorus 1, 2,3,4: Class Vice Pres. 25 Correspondence 2,3 Jr., Sr. Play: Basketball I',2, Mgr. 3,43 Tennis 3. HAROLD IRISH F. F. A. I,2,3,4: Correspondence 35 Chorus I,4, DONALD KIK Baseball 1V,2V,3V,4Vg Football 1V,2V,3Vp Class Pres. 2: Sr, Play, Track 2. LOIS KLENK Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Correspondence 2, 3,4g Basketball IV, 2V, 3V,4Vg Class Sec. 25 Annual Advertising Editor. GORDON KREWSON Chorus I,2,3,4: Basketball 2,3. RACHEL KUTZLI F,l-l, A. l,2,3,4g Basketball Ii Chorus 1,4. . Q! 1 an A Q, s 1 .r ,fi .fftw 1 -A . -, wk . K .. .. ,s m A f IV i ' C k f lzhr -2 rlrh -' 1 A rs ff,- 4, fin , A Q Q V l Q 1 ,. , ' 1 , 1 wk L i i , ,, In , 1 5 l , . L nf 4 . ,,..k' l A 1 ffsigix-iii: : , is ' ' 1 ,wi 51.1.1 . S r f - ' ,- 7 ,1635 J fg .i?.?1If!Tffii'1,, fi 5' 1 ' , 1 J' , N ' 5 5 FW-11 1 K 3 A if: , in T, ,E AQ tk playin:-aff, I Q 5 L 5 lf 1 is 1 ' BETTY LOCKARD Chorus 1,2,3,4gF.H,A, l,2,3QB3lld 1,23 Basketball 1,2 SHARON LOWING Basketball IV,2V,3V,4Vp Chorus 1, 2, 3: Correspond- ence 2,3g Jr., Sr. Play: Journalism 3,45 Library Board 3 4, Head Librarian 35 Y Teens 1. JACKY MCKINNEY Chorus 1,2,3,4g Jr. , Sr. PlaygCorrcspondc11cc 2,3,4: Li brary rg Tennis 3,4. CHARLES LUNDQUIST Basketball l,2,33 Baseball l,2,35 Track 2, gg Football 3 A, ,hry H :nf . 5 X s I 4 Gia mr: 'V ,ff , -Af- ' . A 12'-frri'-573' ff9i'wel 5124 1 ,, , it Q .,,4g,,rg ,, HARVEY POLING MARCIA POTTS Chorus I,3,4g Band 2, Correspondence 3,45 Journalism 3, 3,4g F,l-I.A, l,2,3,4, Pre ROBERT POWELL Sr. Play, RICHARD REED Football I,2,3V,4' Baseball IV , ,2V,3V,4Vg F.F.A, 1.2.3. :JL S - 4 r. Play, Chorus 3, s. 4. IANICE MILLER Band I.2.3.4: Chorus l,2.3.4sOrchestra I 2 3 45 Corre- I I I spondence 2, 3, 4, Basketball IV, 2, 3V, 4Vg Class Treasurer Ig Journalism 3,44 Jr, Sr, Play, Library Board 2, Tennis 3. DELORES MOODY Chorus Ig Jr. Sr. Play, F,H.A, Ig Basketball IV,2V,3V,4V. JAMES MORTENSEN F,F,A, l,2,3,4, Vice Pres, 4, Chorus Ig F,F,A, Basket- ball 1.2.3.4. AREDITH MUTCHLER F,H.A, I,2,41 Chorus l,2,3,4. JUNE OLMSTEAD Journalism 2, 3,43 Correspondence I, 2, 3, Chorus I, 2, 3,4, JAMES PARKS Football 3,4Vg Varsity Club 4. MARILYN REISTER Chorus I,2,3,4g Correspondence l,2,3,45 Speech Contest I, 35 Library Board 2. PHIL RUITER Journalism 45 Correspondence 35 Sr. Play, ROGER SAUR F,F.A, 2,3,4g Chorus I,3,4, C ALLEN SHOUP Football 3,45 Baseball 3,45 Chess Club I,3,45 Speech I. Y 44 9 Z3 Q saas I, S3 x k is 1 s E 2 ,M , 5 MARY SLAPINSKI Chorus I, 2, 3,45 Band I ,2, 3,45I0l.ll'I'131iSII1 3,45 Correspond- ence Club 2, 3,45 Basketball I,2,3. PATRICIA SPANGENBURG Chorus I,2,3,45 Correspondence 2,3,45 F,l-LA, I. N ,,,.,-Wim, If A I I , . 5 M ,lii V 4 1 cyl DONALD STANTON Basketball I,2, Mgr, 3,45 Band I,2,3,4g Orchestra I,2,35 Journalism 3,41 Varsity Club 3,45 Jr, Sr. Play, RUEBEN F. STEVENS Senate 2, 3,45 Jr. Playg Tyrotars 45 Speech Contest 2, 3,45 Chorus 1,23 Varsity Club 3,4, Pres, 45 Football2V, 3V,4V, Capt. 45 Track IV,2,3V,4V5 Tennis IV,2V,3V5 Basket- ball I,2. ARVIN SWARTHOUT Gym I , 2. VIRGINIA TERRELL Chorus 2,3,4g F,H.A,, 2,3,4. '23, 1 x'- ..,, ,, ' 1' ' 'li-33? ,L I Yk x. I-1 dv' E, M 1 .., r :js KW ae' maya 52. 3 , ws fave' , 'lg Bulls 5 ll All K amiga? s ' e Q . M, s P Q SJW I T ' MARY JANE VANDYKE Chorus l,2,4g Journalism 3,4g Correspondence 2,3,4. MARTHA WALDHERR Chorus l,2,3,4g Journalism I,2,3,4q Correspondence 1,2,3,4g Cheerleading 2.3.41 Class Treas. 2: Spartan Echo Cover Editor 2, 3.4. CHARLENE WATKINS Chorus I,2,3,4g Correspondence 3,45 Library Board 3,4p F, H, A, 1 , 2. KENNETH ZWYGHUIZEN Chorus IgIOLlrl181iSm 3g F,F.A. l,2,3,4. JOHN THOMPSON F.F.A. 1.2.3.4- DONNA TOWNS Chorus l,2, 3.4. DONALD TRUDELL Chorus I ,2, 3. 1 FRANK VANDERHYDE Chorus 1,45 F,F,A, 3, Sec, 45 F,F,A,, Basketball 3,4, f, . J ii K 1 L Q-Y May 20, 1950, was the most important day in our Junior year. It was the day of the Junior-Senior Prom. Our theme was an Evening In Paris. The Methodist Church dining room was decorated appropriately. The napkins, place cards and the programs had the picture of the Eifel Tower on them and the menus and programs were written in French. The banquet, a ham dinner, was served by the ladies of the church. The program consisted of music played by Janet Amburgey and a solo by Marilyn Reister. Frank Stevens played the part of the toastmaster. Betty Lonnee read the prophecy and Almeta Powell gave the class will. Ron Nokes gave the welcome and John Scholten made the response. Mr. DeHart bid the class a fond farewell. The gym was transformed into a Parisian Evening, with Parisian shops along the sides of the wall, The stage looked like a large French window behind which sat Charlie Bird's orchestra. The Eifel Tower stood in the center of the gym and the false ceiling was hung with colorful balloons. At intermission, Phil Osterhouse tap dancers enter- tained everyone with different dancing feats. So our prom is turned into a wonderful memory. 15 Sl Illll MASS Wllld Q' if We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hun- dred and Fifty One, before leaving the sa- cred portals of Sparta High School and being of strong mind and character, do hereby make this our last will and testament. The undersigned bequeath: Joan Allen wills the right to admire Tommy Gunnel to Eleanor Kik. Chuck Anderson wills his love for Miss Hanna to Jerry Scheckler. Mary Anderson wills her ability to elevate an operator to Emily A. Leonard Andrus wills the back seat in the main assembly to Barb Schwander. Mary Ann Barr wills her ability to do Spanish to an one who wants it. Robert Beusclylel wills his shyness to Verna Chase. Barb Blackall wills her artistic ability and good times to Joe Ostman. Lyle Bloom wills his brilliance in govern- ment to Tom Norton. Erwin Bristol wills the fun of the senior assembly to Evelyn Darling, Ivan Campbell wills his government book to Irving Hanna. Carl Church wills his Literature book to Janet Amburgey. Dolores Clay wills her long hair to anyone who wants it. Lowell Coster wills his ability to talk plplitics to Bob Hoover. ary Couturier wills her ability to get along with Tut to Marilyn Watkins. Marjorie Deyo wills her ability as a soda jerk to Pete Heath. Ruth Elve wills her power as a lady wrestler to Luanne Fahling. Waldo Fahling wills his fondness for mathematics to Frank Berger. George Fifield wills his twisted knee to Jerry Scheckler. Faye Gillam wills her job of playing first saxophone to Beatrice Vandermeer. Laverne Gillet wills her library board worries to Lyone VanZant. Betty Hanna wills her ring to Ruth Klocko. Barb Hessel wills her ocker to anyone who can keep it clean. Ronald Houk wills his arguing ability to Ronald Klein. Harold Irish wills his government book to Marvin Lockard. Don Kik wills his heightto Frank Berger. Lois Klenk wills her short hair to Verma Kyle Reygnolds. Gordon rewson wills his seat in govern- ment class to Joe Ostman. Rachel Kutzli wills her size six shoe to Ann Schoolmaster. Betty Lockard wills the fun of being a senior to Pat Shannon. Charles Lundquist wills his big feet to Tom Norton. Sharon-Lowing wills her talkativeness to Marilyn Watkins. Jim Mortensen wills the Kent City boys to the Sparta girls. Jacky McKinney wills her good nature to Donna Dufort. Janice Miller wills her naturally curly hair to Shirley Forward. Delores Moody wills her ability to be a de- voted wife, as in the senior play, to Jan Titus. Aredith Mutchler wills her long hair to Marcia Devries. Ron Nokes wills the right to go with some- one from out of town to Mike Feichtenbiner. June Olmstead wills her ability to wear clothes to Lyn Powney. Harvey Poling wills his life to the One who give it. Jim arks wills his motorcycle to Sue Gundry. Marcia Potts wills her twirling ability to Marilyn Watkins. Bob owell wills his shyness to Pete Anderson. Dick Reed wills his laugh to Bubby Hale. Marilyn Reister wills the fun'of the seventh hour study hall to Dub Anderson. Bill Rogers wills his size and left tackle to Roger Simmons. Phil Ruiter wills his car to Chuck Olson. Roger Saur wills his car troubles to Bubby Ha e. Allen Shou wills his ability to write poetry to Don andPDuanne Bradford. Mary Slapinski wills the luck of the Irish to Doug Crawford. Pat Spangenberg wills the good times in Spanish c ass to Ph llis Stortz. Don Stanton wills the job of drum major to an one who wants it. Frank Stevens wills his bashfulness to Jerry Scheckler. Arvin Swarthout wills his height to Bob Blumensttin. Virginia Terrell wills the fun of Mrs. Crippen to Yvonne Lockard. John Thompson wills his whiskers to Bill Reyburn. Donna Towns wills her quietness to Donna Dufort. Don Trudell wills his curly hair to Russell Fales. Frank Vanderhyde wills his ability to ride horses to Janet Hammerland. Mary Jane Va.nDyke wills her mechanical ability to Dub Anderson. Martha Waldherr wills her good nature to Eleanor Kik. Charlene Watkins wills her height to Luanne Fahling. Ken Zwyghuizen wills his troubles with Mr. Humeston to Bubby, Hale. ra: W 7 es- ss' 2 ff' L 'af X: ' 1' 1 :I - QL: I ' ff fir LM ll J 1 ' -K , 4 8 iff J ' u - - I-if-E: Ta-if ' Ulf' :mf Y fi f' X MASS HISHIRY In September of 1947, seventy-two happy, excited kids enrolled as freshmen. To start our high school career, we elected the following officers: President, Joan Allen, Vice President, Bill Rogers, Secretary, Barbara Blackallg Treasurer, Janice Miller. The Class Sponsors were Miss Carey and Mr. Humeston. To represent us in the Senate we selected Ron Nokes and George Fifield. Bill Rogers was chosen to represent us on the Athletic Board and Janice Miller and George Fifield on the Library Board. To start the money rolling into our treasury we sold automatic pencils and Spartan Plates with a bakegoods sale. Our social highpoint of this year was our first class party, Freshman Frolic of '48, of which we were very proud. Then presto! We were no longer green freshmen but sophomores. The Class officers were: President, Don Kik, Vice President, Barbara Hessel, Secretary, Lois Klenk, Treasurer, Martha Waldherr, The Class Sponsors were Mrs. Todd and Mr. Humeston. Frank Stevens was selected as the added member to the Senate, Marilyn Reister to representus on the Library Board and Bill Rogers on the Athletic Board. Our annual class party was in January with the theme of Buttons and Beaus. Projects of the year were selling Basketball Schedule Pencils, Stationery and bakegoods sales. Then, in no time at all we were Juniors, happy at last to get our class rings. Our Class Officers were: President, Ron Nokesg Vice President, Jim Parks, Sec- retary, Leonard Andrus, Treasurer, Ronald Houk. The Class Sponsors were Mrs. Todd and Mr. Humeston. In the Senate we added Bill Rogers, chose Don Kik on the Athletic Board and Barbara Blackall on the Library Board. On November 12, 1949 we gave our class party. Harvest Moon Ball. To make money we sold refreshments at the football and basketball games, sold magazine subscriptions and held bake- goods sales. On March Z3 and 24 we presented Stranger In The Night , a mystery- comedy under the direction of Mrs. Bernice Sirrine, The social highpoint of the year was when we entertained the Seniors at the Jr-Sr. Banquet and Prom on May 20. The theme was An Evening In Paris and the gym was decorated with little Parisian shops. Seniors at last. After our hats grew back to normal size, we settled down to work and elected the following officers: President, Ron Nokesg Vice President Bill Rogers, Secretary, Barbara Clackallg Treasurer, Ronald Houk. The Class Sponsors were Mrs. Todd and Mr. Humeston. Our added member to the Senate was Phil Ruiter. On the Library Board we chose Laverne Gilletand Sharon Lowing. Bill Rogers again represented us on the Athletic Board. Starting the year with abalance ofSl, 184. 00 in the treasury, we increased our finances with Doughnut Sales, bakedgoods sales, paper drives, selling Christmas Cards and other small projects. Our comedy Meet Me InSt. Louis, under the direction of Mrs. Bernice Sirrine, was given November 17 and 18. Winter Wonderland , our class party, was December 16. In May we were the guests of the Juniors at the Banquet and Prom. Then finally,after our Baccalaureate Service at the Sparta Methodist Church, that long awaited night, May 31, sixty two sad, but happy people marched down the aisle to receive their diplomas. This however did not bring to a close our Senior year for on June 3 we boarded a train for Washington D. C. The wonderful times we had together on this trip will always be remembered. 17 JU HJR PlAY On March Z3 and 24 the class of '51 nervously gathered at the Sparta School gym to present their first play. It was Stranger in the Night, a mystery comedy in three acts, and written by Paul S. McCoy. Mrs. Bernice Sirrine was our director, and she was assisted by Bill Rogers our student director. The stage was set as a gift shop in the lobby of a hotel with two attractive sisters managing it Janice Miller . Jacky McKinney Leonard Andrus George Fifield. Barbara Hessel Don Stanton. . Mary Anderson Dick Reed . . Delores Moody Ronnie Houk . Sharon Lowing. Ruth Elve . . Frank Stevens . The Characters Were: 18 . . Sylvia Lee . Mable Crane . Grant Terry J. T. Rutledge . Velda Stevens Clifford Newkirk . Nona Pollard . Eddie Beach . Rose Jordan . . Sam Fisk Marcella Bender . Sandra King The Policeman gg. .fr 8 ang? ,QE-1 .r,A l X 7 H Sl Illli PlAY With one year's experiencein acting, we eagerly awaited, November 30 and December 1. These were the dates of our senior play, Meet Me in St. Louis. This was a riotous comedy, which took place in 1904. The play was dramatizedby Perry Clark froma book written by Sally Benson. Mrs. Bernice Sirrine again directed with the help of Bill Rogers. We were really something to behold in our derbys, cut-awaycoats, black stockings, and high-button shoes. The profits lent a helping hand to our growing treasury. The Characters Were: Leonard Andrus . ........ . Mr. Smith Delores Moody . . Mrs. Smith Jacky McKinney . . . . Rose Barbara Blackall . . Esther Mary Anderson . Agnes Barbara Hessel . Tootie Don Stanton . George Fifield Mary Couturier Sharon Lowing Joan Allen . Dick Reed . Ronnie Houk . Janice Miller Bob Powell . Don Kik . .....Lon Grandpa Prophater . Mrs. Waughop . . . Katie . . Ida Boothby . John Shephard . Fred Gregory Lucille Penthard . . Mr. Dodge . .Mr. Duffy L Bill Rogers ANNIIM LOIS Klenk Adve rtising Ron Nokes Editor Gorge Fifield Photography Business Manager Joan Allen Sales Manage r ' iarilyn Reiste r Write -Ups Dick Reed Art umnuurmssmfm Nr fy .. -an ,. 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In order to raise money to do these things, they sold decals and seat cushions and had a baked goods sale. The bigger money making projects were maga- zine sales, selling pop, hot dogs, candy, and coffee at the football and basketball games. Our big high light of the year was our play Hillbilly Courtship , presented March 8 and 9, under the direction of Miss Marion Hanna. . The Class Officers Were: President. . . . . . . . . . Don Dorman Vice-President . . . . . . Dave Allison SeCI'etary . . Donna Reister Treasurer . . . . Pete Heath Absenteesg J. Fraser B. Stebbins 23 pfar, 1, wi: H5011 Q!-Eno A W M N' as .. an 'fi t ', t C S r WQ 2 .n 1fN5. Wgx gww. .IK tllwmry 'iw an I K jr I t - , . , I at I-ar are s W M W r r r saw t t M ar a uw ,I sax, 'MMM ' 'M' M ' h C M, t' 4 r :-' fm , ' r gy My ' Q amos f Mmm 1 HQQQC 1 x M M M 3 ss r r o s T., to 'W M , H ' I il' xy i tn r t y ,y r roy C 5 ry y Q sir n kr fx ff M M fmV p'Wm QQRQ imrfoki fmfi Wficv jkaa ' W gh Q' is , . ' j . 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Entertainment was provided by some of the high school students. The most important part of our Sophomore year was when we ordered our class rings. Next year we are planning to raise more money to put on the Junior Senior Prom. The officers that were elected are: President . . . . . . . .Mike Feichtenbiner Vice-President . . . Walt Reister Secretary . . . Emily Anderson Treasurer , Joyce Roberts ABSENTEES: D. Anderson N. Tawney F. Davenport M. Telder Lg Q, QAQQH 'QWQT wJ grin l tiffggi QQQQ . ymmfQ 3' 5 ' if rj an 52 75 i f 5 i - f i.-'i' - - 5 .f .PT f X .fs -vll it f r wr f l' I M . lnl. ifafgs' 'ff f ' g , I 7 p v., if 1 , K , I K I ' H A l 9 . l ' Q ' -.., Z ' I K 5 . g .'Vh. in ' ' Y: 5 ' , . i f. n aral L is bfi D ii 'R if.. i Jp., W. . , mg , .,ppVV L V A V A t D' ll , ncn. Q ilrl - 'Q' nnlc 'D V to f 'D trn f r a ii i 1 5 irn is f f? c ' TEM e D c iii, 'gif ' 'tg' f i lc i . rlns - . L+ 'f w 3 kri- 47 I V ,r.kL ,, .. 1 . 3 KVL' Q I Lf, Lk ' I L il' 1 l , l awwwsssv new Q w LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Shoup, G. Sidlauskas, M. Singleton, H. Smith, L. Stark, S. Steinert, B. Streeter. N. Tawney, K. Thompson, D. Thorson, D. Truax, B. Trudell, B. Van- dermeer, E. Walcun. Asvrwiif . f HZ .., ,7 ,L - V in l oti .p i f 'D P. Wan, D. Whitehouse. K gga W M Mnsss. 5 -my W Q C 7 N .. A y gig! C Q A I A 5. , sl' gf 5 karl 5 6Q if .ct A , K kg? A A as X, ff? hi? aww Q , 4 in f ' , 1 B tlylgg, Q , J? 33 1 af 5 1? 1 X D .ri E TQ if 'arf P3 Q., -Q By tr 'If Q, .. A A P -fm fr-- 1' -A M 9 A 2 if Q gd Q, Q: -'sinks sf C at r s l ,.my1 X W :Q if , ,Q ,, tt , K ,., j . ,pg v , ,gn , , M... , H, ,, ,, , ii it A i. H N, ,, , 0 A P :M t +--ft at y A ,Z ' W . :-. A .- . , -A,1 ,W AF 3 'f In ,K ,K F 3 K M .5 I , P ' t P as 'OK J a y,i'5 Fifa' ?Niy PV wwf 'i'NHW at P, A A A A, yy stt my to 1 y , E ig K ' A , , W K 1 ktyyy K -+2 f i C - . We , . M-L, ,1.. ' f 7 I A Q A in 'b V C . A 1. Amburgey Amidon Anderson Anderson Anderson Barr Bates Bed uhu Bellamy Bloomstrom Bradford Bradford Burgett Canic Carlson Carlson Chapman Clay Creveling Crouch Crowley Couturier Cumings Da ven por t Denhof M. Denhof Denton DeLange Derck DeVos Erl-Iart Fahling Ferguson Gold Graves Gray Hanna Heft Heft Helsel Hiler Hosmer Irish Jenkins Johnson Kellogg Kik Klein Kober Longcore Lundquist Lundquist McCracken Meginley Pennington Phelps Piccard Plescher Poling Pope Pope Preston Radick ' 'T' F2421 ' f-, LA' TL ' L rn ' U Q aim 5: 1. Pffff 9' W ff' 13' f C' l ,JN -' .wi 1 an xl :' 'J ' x.. 1 .v 1 F A Q- -' , 1 , -F ' .K xx '51 ' S ,T ' I ll '-2-Eg, '3:7,..e.-ff ' LI! 1.-1 of X FRESHME The class of '54 started the year at the task of making money. On the 23rd of December we had a candy sale which started us on our way. On January 27th we held a paper drive was followed by another February 27. The Freshman party was in April. The dues have been paid exceptionally well the first semester. The future, from this point, of the Freshman class of '50 and the senior class of '54, looks very bright. The officers that were elected are: President ......... Glenn Burgett Vice President . . Don Bradford Secretary . . . . Eleanor Kik Treasurer . . Duanne Bradford LEFT TO RIGHT: P. Russell, J. Schwab, R. Schuiling, T. Shebonga, L. Shue, D. Singleton, R. Singleton. L. Simmons, R. Simmons, M. Slapinski, T. Stortz, C. Lauffer, D. Thomas, R. Tinney. J. Titus, D. Trimble, G. Trimble. J. Turner, M. Van Natter, L. VanZant, J. Wilson. , e :H 1' --fr f -- ' QA., -br H... f ' 17 'PW fy' vi-J fi if? 'i i r .r . W , E ab Q -05 ,ESF yi M T1 . ,- 'W ,, , , , ., Q. J. fm Sai ABSENTEES: M. Arnold P. Myers M. Carlson H, Phillips fi. tin ' grim is is an Wm sw 75 'QMAQ 5555 i..N S 1 -sf A A Zl' f if Qj: fs rddd 'Wig' fd .fx A , A .L 'V' ns 1, A, -er 1 A ... rd 2' d fwfi Qfrj d?igf d?fi 5 gif i r ' - r - Jn A A' 5.356 A N uuqlt V N i' ,mf,,.,, ,rgk NIA , W, ,,,k Vi . 7 . 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Cass ii f --'1' ' QP V David 1?' Davenport De Lange De Loa Dewey 59595995 E rhar I: Fong e r Z'1 3, sf '15, ik We Fang ,, D ' 11 l D D B Dei V risco f p J p 29 .., K L ,pk MQ it M fr f y , 3 I wr 5 ,Qu 6 Q -- . ,.,' 2 ' ,- 5? E ,p we B B fm P Q x I . - , . J, f re 1 Le i rrosp , - :sm . J' nv '1 . Razz r - - 3 new , B -Q., 'is R X.. Q-sf if F- ' if-. :Sl xi? 1 .gn - N '. my 1 5' 1, J W My? 'Q U w talk. 1 1 fx' I Til' i .. , ' -- ' f UTI? H 5451. f . if f - ' A, Z: 3.1 f ,,. 9: . ...ii ..- S if . - ' fi -, A ' V. . . 2 m,, . I 5 Wi - K , 5 A 5. E.. U X. LL C A , . ,-'L W , K of me 511: . ix . ,, . l i . 5 . H , . I g- - ' fl A A e '-'-'-, . - , 'Z-N SEC . ' V iii? - 'f- Q. - V: L- 1 . 1 A w - .s - A , ' 32553 in . :fi iff. 3 ,,,- f ,Q P ,, , - L' .rev . ,,-.Lg fv:1,f. ' W - 255555. -2 f'.., ' 'Q P: -.-z: '. wwf? eifffig' - L . , W . ,, i.-Mil, ,- I. ' A ' - m, LA A , f ,L-f ff x f . , 3, 3, ,K'- f v 'LL- ' Q , ffifff - ,. ?1,.,fis 45411 ' . - - : 4 ' - - '5.'Jw.g2Q,' 9 ' M y ir f. Ji . 'il . f u fkiififf -Jig. ,kk - . K i Q.3'g53sgs1g'f.2g'.:gl ,J ., 1. 5, 'F L f if - 5. 2. ij: NR f , 5, '45 ,Mx f f . wr. . RLM. . 1... S a f ,QF K .. ,'Z'+ff. it IK A YS, h '. vm see 4 YC .5 M- W wif I ZX 15? - x xx , .Q . if 1 L J K In . R 9 12 , f ' - J .5565 A 30 A. Fries C. Fuller C. Gillett R. Green V. Grice C. Guiles RL Guiles L. Harrison R. Helsel A. Herington L. Hessel B. Hosmer B. Hosmer E. Ingersoll E. Klenk L. Klein R. Klien R. Kofman G. Kutzli P. Lockard N. McCune D. Miller E. Norton L. Norton D. Norton E. Ogg E. Parmeter J. Porter V. Pinckney R. Rolston S. Raper D. Rhom J. Rowan D. Steinart M. Shoup P. Shue B. Singleton M. Sin leton F. Stic el R. Swanson B. Tanner L.. Teesdale M. Toppin C. Twiche l A. Whaldherr T. Welch W. Wier J. Williams M. Williams A. Woolworth I. Ziedins ATHHIIIIS TOP ROW: B. Carrol1,J. Bellamy, D. Anderson,J. Reister, B. Stebbins, Capt. - -F. Stevens, M. Feichtenbiner, E. Shangles, J. Scheckler, Coach-- Dunc Lectka. MIDDLE ROW: T. Norton, G. Burgett,I. Osrman, B. Rog- ers, E. Roberts, B. Radeck, J. Shoup, P. Heath. BOTTOM ROW: C. Seqqahlgfjvl Larson, I. Parks, G. Trimble, D. Trimble, R. Schuilling, J. Kik, N. Z1 ox, Cx 13935 Straight. X5 0 Xgeedat SQNXC to C oifn Qafk 599-'frta 'BEA' Qxldrixstocli Spaafia COQXKXQQ qi-XX6 Ssgarta 6 b Booovatid 5?axt?a Q 04, nomo fb HllllBAll eval W b seat The 1950 Season saw a young inexperienced Spartan eleven drop from the Ken-Owa League championship picture for the first time in three years. A strong Comstock Park team continued their winning ways from the '49 season by clinching the league title with five straight victories including a 19 to 6 win over the Blue and White. Paced by Captain Frank Stevens and Bob Stebbins, All League selections for the '50 season, the Spartans gained considerable consolation by tripping up Class B Belding 7 to 6 and gaining a surprise 6-to 6 tie with favored Rockford. 32 ,, W , 4' ,ix , Q 5 - Zim, , .... Tom Norton-FB fl f fx , ww we, r :iw iff? - 2' we ' ml w,L' X Wa, 'W 41317 Y 173 G A V, ,Cz .,..,. , .V l- l- BBBB f Y ,if kL.h B, Akhy ki va- , Egg, Jerry Sheckler -RH l . Z, WHA? MEP: Joe W ,P Pgmfh X Qs 5 X 1 X f f f f A U ya J X E1 Q, v F Af x r' as 1 X if 1 ' Q ' W M, X 31 iff? 4 v ff Bill Radeck- S ' : g l zfiff QW Ll 5 ., f I R, , A E ,M Q K XM 4 W? fwiiaff 2 lm . W 1 W, X, ,gk ,Q , 4 A ' gala H .Q WZ? 1 gifs? 4 W ev fi' ,r fi ,KET V. , fin, '- M , 14' ,, ' A ,:iv.h.mQ.J, 1- - A N .Mg xlfiif Os tman-RE Jerry Shoup-RG M ike Feichtenbiner - LH Pe te Heath- QB Bob Stebbins -LE Eli Roberts-C Bill Rogers-LT RT If Frank Stevens-LG .,,, Zu- 3:-.'f:f,:' - Q ii 'll' 51 A . Yi ,S ?xWWg15QS' ,, , , 7 ,, W . - 'X -, B A .. K L I Q ' . :zz-:--L ' I '. :qw - 4 ' W fy: -1:U,w-aw - ' .. wx f , N' ' p ix' 1, Q 5 -lf . ,E.,,, Surg, 5, : f 2 5 . 'iii' ff f sl J f ff . , 3 Pe te Heath Q. V Haig: A f ,, 4. , M Q43 1. Q 4, M an , ff :iff 9, Chuck Ande r son D1ck Anderson iced Mike F eichtenbine r Coach Barber Frank Berger Alaa 22-1 My ' Dick Howard iw IRAFL ww' Y, Z 1. MQ! 34 Jerry Sheckler Je rry Shoup The Sparta High School basketball team en- joyed a season which improved upon that of the previous year. Their record for 1950-51 was two wins and fifteen losses. The boys who came out were largely under- classmen. They worked with an unequaled de- termination and saw the results of their efforts in the last two weeks of the season. Sparta is proud of them. The reserve team won seven games and lost eight this season. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Line, E. Shangle, D. Ander- son, G. Trimble, D. Trimble, D. Thorson, G. Burgett. MID- DLE ROW: J. Lockard, R. Schuiling, D. Bradford, D. Brad- ford, N. Denton. BOTTOM ROW: J. Bellamy, B. Carroll, B. Blumensrein, J. McCracken, R. Simmons. ll0YS'BASKllBAlll95ll-51 llIIllS'IlASKllIlAlll95Il-51 TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Bellamy, S. Hanna, M. Amidon, A. School- master, L. Amburgey. N. Miller, J. Carpenter, E. Anderson, A. Fraleighr. MIDDLE ROW: M. Anderson, J. Amburgey, J. Anderson, D. Dufort, E. Krew- son, S. Forwood, L. Fahling, B. Trudell, Miss Russell Coach. BOTTOM ROW: N. Meginley, J. Nason, L. K1enk,I. Miller, D. Moody, S. Lowing, R. Elve, E. Kik. There were between thirty and thirty-five girls who completed the season this year. The games this year were played with Comstock , Kent City and Coopersville. The graduating s e ni o r s are Jani c e Mill e r , Delores Moody, Sharon Lowing, Ruth Elve, and Lois Klenk. Donna Dufort and Janice Miller scored 54 and 33 points respectively. The team won three games and lost three, scoring a total of 120 points against 107 for the opponents. The coaching was under the di- rection of Miss Russell and the man- ager was Barbara Hessel. Janice Miller was chosen as team captain. 1. f-g. m-s1y -m STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Blumenstein, Coach--Todd, P. Heath, J. Shoup, L. Bloom, T. Norton E Roberts D Rad eck B Rogers J Sheckler G. Held--Mgr. BOTTOM ROW: P. Schaefer,J. Dufort, G. Brooks, D Kik B Stebbins D Reed G F1f1e1d M Feichtenbrner, D. Anderson. BASEBMI 1950-51 Sparta and Coopersville met in the final game of the season this year to determine the Ken-Owa Baseball championship, with the Bronco's coming out on the long end of a 5 to l count. The Coopersville game ended an out- standing season for the Todd Coached nine. Not expected to be a contender for the title at the season's beginning, the Spartans showed sur- prising poise and determination in comprising a 7 and 4 record. Included in their wins was a thril1ing10-9 game with class B Freemont in which the Blue and White had to overcome an8 run lead to trip up the favored Packers. Coopersville 5 Sparta l Cedar Springs 3 Sparta 4 Comstock Park 3 Sparta 4 Hudsonville l Sparta 6 Kent City 1 Sparta 8 36 L. Bloom second base D. Kik pitche r D. Reed second base B. Rogers G. Fifield center field catcher :fr , mn n nk, A.. 4 Qi--.... TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Mosher, C. Lundquist, F. Stevens, B. Nelron, D. Traxler. BOTTOM ROW: W. Fahling, R. Nokes, I. Kik, G. Badgerow. TENNIS 1950 IRMIK l95Il The Spartans gained second place in the Conference Track Meet for the second straight year. This season, as in the past, the Blue and White failed to come up with a strong balancein the field events and were forced to play second fiddle to Comstock Park. Bill Nelton was the Spartan hope in the Regionals but was hampered by shin- splints and failed to place. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Badgerow, D. Crawford, J. Prater, R. Nokes, D. Stanton, Coach Gardner. BOTTOM ROW: E. Walcutt, D. Mayo, G. Fulkerson, W. Reister. F. Stevens, L. Dorman. L ,un un uve an vu .4 'Q M :ummm num IIEPAIHNIF T3 What is the mesothorax of agrasshopper ? You don't know? You had better go to Mr. Tuttle's Biology Class and find out. It's really very interesting, you know, all about grass- hoppers, frogs, and what have you. E GlISH -wmwmtkew W ' .Wm-mlm Mwwaqmumf-f BI0l0GY 4 Whatis a clause ? asked Miss Baker. A sudden hush falls over the room. No one knows. The students quickly glance at their text books. The attentive pupil comes to the rescue with the answer, A clause is a group of words consisting of an intro- ductive word, a subject, and a verb, but it is not an independent sentence. Well, this is the general routine of the sophomore English Class. Quiet class! Today we were to trans- late part a and b on page 78. First let us look at the new vocabulary at the bottom of the page. From here on anything can happen in the line of Latin and it sometimes does. lA GUAGI DIPARIME I MAIHEMAIICS HEPARIME I Figures, figures and more figures, but then what would you expect to learn about in a math class? Don't ask that question though, because Miss Marshall would undoubtedly have a ready answer. Well anyway when you get out of there you really know all about policies, taxes, and everything else that comes under those headings. Beginning at a very slow pace the typists thought they would never conquer the keyboard but at the end of the first six weeks the future looked brighter. Now ask a typist from the class how to type a letter and they can tell you, probably. ARIDIPARIMI I CUMMIRCIHEPARIME I The art classes of 1950-51 were under way with first, second and third year students. Design, land- scapes and portraits done in various media, as well as architecture, graphic arts and many other schools of art throughouthistory, comprised the plans of the year. The work was found enjoyable and interesting, and with the instruction of Mrs. Tpdd, we have found our year in the art de- partment a most memorable one. The homemaking department had thirty-eight members in high school and forty in the junior high that par- ticipated in the program. The third year homemaking class had seven- teen members this year. They have studied interior decorating, con- sumer buying in home appliances, flower arranging, and worked on suits, wool dresses or satin formals in the first half of the year, they planned to work on foreign and special cookery, marriage and family relations, and practical vocational study the last part. All of the girls worked on either chair upholstery or draperies which were added to the teachers lounge in the new building. HBRARY BUAHD ai- . J: Q HUMEMAKI 6 The I..ibraryBoard is composed of representatives from each class. Last fall they redecorated the li- brary. They have also sponsored exhibits throughout the year. They submitted an estimate for seventy- five dollars worth of new books to the office. 43 A class of 15 including ninth and tenth grades studied animal hus- bandry. Under this title they learn the types and breeds of livestock, animal improvement practices, animal loss prevention practices, and livestock management prac- tices. Milk testing is another important part of their program. With a set up like that, some good livestock raisers should be developed. SHOP AGRlEUllURl M, .f:- . , Jr. High shop is run on the plan of each boy contributing his share of work to the running and upkeep of the daily program. We try to choose articles that will be useful around the home and can be made with the least amount of help from the instructor. Some examples of work that the class chose and made are spool holders and serving trays. gsm, V The band consisted of thirty-eight instruments, three drum majorettes, and the drum major. To entertain the spec- tators at the football games they made several formations. A pep band was formed during the basketball season to back the team. In the spring the band entered the District Festival. They were required to play the Victorious by Frang- kiser. The annual spring concertwas we11 received. IIHURIIS JQZ43' Qfmiiilwf CXANPIUIS 99A R T4 ?O na-ni A I I Uff Liiisuf 1.2 With 181 voices in the Chorus Mr. Davis had quite a task set before him, but the chorus and the untiring director man- aged to put on a fine Christmas Concert. The Spring Concertwas in the form of a Choralogue with one song taken from each year starting in 1943 and going to 1950. It was a lot of fun but hard work too. ui, ,KA We sf-TQ! R r .Q H 1 The Chess Club is an in- formal club which meets whenever two chess players gettogether. At this time, the members play and study chess. JUUR AHSM CHESS ClUB Every other Thursday night, the lights are blazing in the Commercial room, when the Echo is being put out. There are always a few laughs or suspenseful moments until it is decided what to put in that space at the bottom of page 3, or when a last minute dis- covery of amistake on the stencil is found. The staff, however, enjoys its task, and hopes continually to im- prove the Echo to the best of its ability for your sat- isfaction. AIIIIIIIIIIS The Correspondence Club is for those stu- dents who like to write letters. Under the Ro- tary Club they corres- pond with students of Foreign Countries. Many interesting letters are received and the members feel that they are promoting inter- national friendship. ITIIRRISPIINIIINCE -ug-...-..,. ,N The Senate made several additions to its list of accomplishments this year. Among its activities were the hanging of Christmas wreaths, planting of more shrubbery, acquiring of Assemblies, and the sponsorship of the Annual Halloween Party. A lack of suggestions from the student body hampered the progress of the Senate somewhat, but the cooperation between the classes and the Senate on current activities was greatly appreciated. There are forty paid up members in the local chapte r this year. We have several group activities. There is especially our 14 acres of wheat on the Ger- aldine Coster farm, and plans for 18 acres more of oats on this farm in the spring. We again sponsored our all school activities such as the Fall Hay Ride, Pancake Supper, and Barn Dance. Mr. Fred Humes- ton is County F, F, A, Advisor. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Zwyghuizen, K, Denhoff, J. Turner, M. Denhoff, H Phillips, V. Davenport, G. Erhart, R. Radech, L. Simmons, L. Gray, B. Hale, D. Reed, D. Anderson, R.. A. Carlson, R. Saur, F. Vanderhyde, Mr. Humeston. MIDDLE. ROW: N Creveling, B. Derck, J. Ringleberg, W. Johnson, J. Fraser, E. Roberts, J. Thompson, J. Mortensen, B. Beuchel. BOTTOM ROW: N. Denton, H. Piccard, L. Chapman, H, Irish R. Heft, L. Coster. l. l. A. l. H. A. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Woolworth, L. Shue, E. Irish, A. Palmer, L. Amburgey, B. Trudell, P. Watt, E. Krewson, S. Chesney, J. Pope, S. Hanna, G. Chapman, P. Saur, B. Murphy, J. Pope, N. Hiler. MIDDLE ROW: J. Johnson, M. Singleton, L. Gillet, J. Carpenter, M. Watkins, M. Potts, N. Johnson, Mrs. Crippen, J. Wilson. BOTTOM ROW: T. Shebonga, N. Meginley, M. Kutzli, C. Bellamy, H. Smith. S. Stienert. The Sparta Chapter of Future Homemakers of America had twenty one members this year. The officers wereg President, Marcia Potts, Vice President, Marilyn Watkins, Sec- retary, Laverne Gilletg Treasurer, Joyce Carpenter. The advisor was Mrs. Crippen. Among their ac- tivities for the year was the Sadie Hawkins Square Dance, Hot Dog and Milk sales. 49 The Sparta Varsity Clt has its first new member sinceitwas charteredin 195C They are the ones who are ' take the club from its baby hood to a more substanti. footing. The club planned make this years party an eve greater success than la years. The club celebratedi firstbirthday on January li 1951. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: W. Reister, E. Shangle, D. Anderson, D. Stanton, J. Shoup, C. Larson. MIDDLE ROW: P. Heath, G. Fifield, J. Ostman, B. Rogers, F. Stevens, R. Nokes, M. Feichtenbiner. BOTTOM ROW: I. Kik, G. Burgett, B. Stebbins, E. Roberts, J. Parks, T. Norton. VARSITY lllllll VARSITY llllll BAll Weeks before the party, votes were being cast for the prettiest girl. At intermission Mr. Del-Iart crowned Joan Nequist queen of the ball. Members of the courtwereg L.. Lane, L. Klenk, J. Fraleigh, N. Miller. Chase's orchestra supplied the music for the evening. 50 E. L 5 fat' A S- ,, 5 QA K a Martha Waldherr Shirley Forwood IIHHIHEAIIHIS Joan Wahlstrom Donna Dufort Lyn Powney Janice Titus 3 gig ,Wa zwawwfx +2 ,aam-W F.,.M..wa-w-M 'm ' Kindergarten First Grade . Second Grade Third Grade . Fourth Grade Fifth Grade . Sixth Grade . IHS Mary Louise Hoffmeyer Irene MCM ullen Rosemary Taft Rosemary VanderLaan Theresa Coa dy Lorraine Rath Miriam Baehr Beatrice Tuttle Emmabeile Moore Bernice Echlin Margery Turner Ruby Lukins IIIIIA S Sid Blaauw Evan Shaw V 5254, gd: x idfx , , ,. .,:-,. f fm A X 1 A gi ,S W, R V A ,-W .--, ,f ,. 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Kurtz - Publisher Kozy Coach Travels Compliments of OLMS TEAD TRAILER CO. 510 Monroe Ave. Grand Rapids, Mich. Roycraft Silver Dome Lutes FRANK CONSSEN Sparta Bakery Milk Maid Bread Phone 4261 Compliments to the Class of '51 PEACH RIDGE SERVICE STATION Compliments of VAUGHN FARMS Registered JERSEYS SHERRY'S FURNITURE MART Sparta, Michigan It's Fun to Shop at SHERRY'S JOHNSON BROTHERS GARAGE F O R D Sales and Service Official AAA Garage Phone 3461 Good luck to you from MARGE'S DRESS SHOP The store of Smart Clothes for the Woman Compliments of Leon Parker. Inc Your Hudson Dealer Sparta Theater HOWARD'S SHOES Shoe Repair Men and Boys Shoes and Clothing 231 E. Division St. Sparta 309 Compliments of BOB 'S LUNCH ROOM Compliments to the class of '51 SCOTT'S DRY GOODS Headquartersfor School Sweaters and Emblems Congratulations to the Class of '51 Headquarters for all your drug needs WOLF 'S DRUGS 5.LUNCH Room Compliments to the class of Compliments 51 of 19 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE POWNEY AND BOWLER STORE Sparta, Mich. BICKS Wishing you Success Candy - Tobacco - Magazines in Cards - Ice Cream - Gifts Life Sparta, Mich. BILL NOLLAR , Sincere wishes to Our compliments the Senior Class and . SPARTA ELEVATOR Best Wishes , Grain - Feed - Beans - Coal to the Senior Class Custom Grinding SPARTA LUMBER AND FUEL COMPANY Sparta, Mich. Sparta, Mich. Phone 3341 Compliments of the FEDERATED STORES Carl J. Walstrum, Inc. Meet your friends at the SPARTA RECREATION An ideal place for school or church bowling parties. Come and bring the whole family. You'll enjoy it. Phone Sp. 7-6841 Les Erbes SPARTA HOME APPLIANCE Refrigerators -Ranges-Radios Washers Your Frigidaire Dealer Sparta, Mich, CARLSON AND MEYER Compliments to the Senior Class SPARTA CLEANERS Compliments to the class of '51 The Best of Everything For the class of '51 Sparta Super Market Northe rn Kent County Economy Trading Post 100 Division Sparta, Mich. B and T DAIRY Quality Service and Satisfaction W. J. Brack compliments of , Druggist B d T, DA an IRY THE REXALL STORE BAR Phone 2201 FINCHES Phone 72731 Groceries Compliments of and PAUL LAWERNCE JEWELRY Meats 201 E. Division Sparta Mich. Sparta Mich BEN FRANKLIN STORE Compliments Compliments of to the BETTES - HESSEL Senior Class Memorial Chapel Wishing you a successful future JOHNSON HARDWARE Sparta, Mich. Compliments to the class of '51 SPARTA FROZEN FOOD LOCKER Compliments to the class of '51 ROY C, BURGETT SPARTA MOTORS Buick and Pontiac Sales and Service Phone 71841 AI.. 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