Sparta High School - Spartan Yearbook (Sparta, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1952 volume:

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W 3 -fu A.,4,L,.,g '9:.:f'-'H' ,ff f-ae-::ffr?:-f -iff' 3 - A 'F ' 11532 rf lfaf . 'X-Exif? ' ' R552-fi , Y-bi SPARTA HIGH -n hwwialfin junky Q-g4IlOQ WM, H, DeHART I. GARDNER Superintendent Principal E, LaYINE I, DAVIS E, TODD B, BARBER 7 V. Y. TUTTLE I LQIDE B, SIRRINE H. BAKE N, HARRIS M. HANNA 1. BETCHEK F, IRUMMLER F. HUMESTON A. KOIER ,-:-,,---....: ----- Aovrsoas MRS, WILLIAM La VINE MR. V. Y, TUTTLE add ACQIZ5 PAUL HEATH qPeteJ Class President 1,45 Class Treasurer 3, Football 1, 2, 3V, 4Vg Baseball IV, 2V, 3V, 4Vg Basketball I,2V,3V,4V: Junior-Senior Play, Tyrotars 4, Band l,2,3,4g Senate 1, 2,3, Secretary 3, Varsity Club 2,3,4g Chorus W ln2r3l4r JOAN WAHLSTROM Uoj Class Vice President 4, Chorus I, 2, 3,43 Journalism 3,43 Cheerleading 2,3,4g D, A, R, Award 4. DONNA REISTER Class Secretary 3,4, Chorus I, 2, 3.4: Journalism l,2,3,4: Echo Editor 4, Senior Play, Band 2.3, Annual Hwrite-Ups, DAVID ALLISON fDaveJ ,Class Treasurer 4, Class Vice Preisdent 3, Track Chorus I, 2,3,4g Tyrotars 4g Library 3,4g Director Senior Play, I0 3 0I'Ll0l 6 ARDEN AFTON fArdiej Play Committee Chairman JANIS ANDERSON C Jan J Basketball 1, 2V,3V,4Vp Band 1,2,3,4g Tennis 2: Senate 3.4, Secretary 3.4: Chorus 1,2,3p Correspondence I, 2,3,4, President 4: Journalism 3,4g Junior-Senior Playg Class Secretary I, LOUISE BEAR Basketball I, 2g Journalism 3g Class Treas, Ig F,H A, Ig Chorus 2.3. FRANKLIN BERGER fStork J Football I, 2g Basketball I, 2,3V,4V: Baseball I, Track 3g Band I,2,3,4g Orchestra 1,23 Chorus I,2, FRANK BLACKALL Football 4V: Junior-Senior Play. BARBARA CLAY Q Barb J Basketball Ig Journalism 3,4g Correspondence Ig Library 1,25 Chorus I,2,4, EVELYN DARLING Q Ev J Basketball lg Tennis 2g Senior Playg Journalism 43 F, I-LA, 4g Library 2g Chorus 2, DONALD DORMAN 1 Don 1 Tyrotars Vice President 4g Class President 3: Library 2g Annual Business Manager, DONNA DUI-'ORT Basketball IV,2V, 3V,4Vp Journalism 3: Correspondence Ig Junior Playg F, H,A. 1,25 Chorus 2, 3,4g Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, JOHN ERBES llim J Annual Photography .QQ .tfjix 52,1 ' 1 fig:- 3' -... .' , ,.-52- fm: 3 X ... :g.., . X -viz' 'Y is l'?-533331351-fe-Q31-. Q fb f. , ' ' be '- 33?Qirs2??',a:m 5' LUANNE FAHLING 1 Louie J Basketball I, 2V, 3V,4V, Band 2.3.4, Semor Play: Chorus I, 2,3,4, JACK FRASER F,F,A, 2,3,4, Chorus 4. 12 GORDON FULKERSON 1 Popcorn J Basketball I,2,4, Chorus l,2,3,4, Track 2 Tennis IV, 2V, 3V, 4Vp Tyrotars 4, Band 45 Library 3.4, Chess Club 3, MARY GRICE Basketball lg Journalism 3g Correspondence 2, Chorus I,2,3,4, ROSE GUILES Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, ALBERT HALE 1 Bubby J F,F,A, I,2,3,4, Chorus I,2,4, ,.., 3 I YVONNE HERINGTON Basketball manager 45 Junior, Senior Play: Journalism 4, F,H,A, ig Chorus 1,2,3,4, ROBERT HOOVER f Bob Q Football I, 2, 3,4g Basketball 3, Track I, 2, 3, 4: Junior Playg Chorus I, 2, 3,4. 13 Q:-. ls NANCY JOHNSON I Ninn J Journalism 3g F.H.A. 2.3: Library 1,23 Chcnll 2,3,4. JOHN KIK 1 Iohnnyp l Football 3V,4V: Track 2: Tyrotars 35 Senate Senate I, z,3,4g Vice President 3g President 4: Class Vice President 2: Varsity Club 4g Chorus I,2,3,4g Annual Sales Manager, DANIEL KLINE fDanj F, F,A, 3,4g Chorus' 1, 2, 3. 4. MARGARET KU'rzL1 QM.-.rgep Basketball 3,4g F. H.A. 3: Correspondence Ip Chorus I, 2,3,4, Cheerleadmg I. PATRICIA LaPREZE lPat J Basketball I,2: F,H.A, I,25 Correspondence I,2, Chorus 2,3,4. MARVIN LOCKARD Q Mart J 14 rjsuunallh YVONNE LOCKARD F, I-LA, 1, 2,4, ALOE LONGCORE F,H,A, Ig Chorus I,2,3,4, DONALD LYMBURNER 1 Don j Tennis 3,4g Chorus I, 2,3,4, PATRICIA NELTON 1 Pat J F, I-I,A, Ig Chorus 3.4, THOMAS NORTON C Tom J Football I, 2V,3V,4Vi Track Ip Basketball 1, 2, 35 Baseball I, 2V, 3V, 4Vg Senate I,2,3g Varsity Club 2,3,4: Chorus I,2,3,4, CHARLES OLSON Q Chuck j Journalism 35 Correspondence 2g Chorus I,2,3,4. 15 EUGENE OSTMAN Hoe Q Football IV, 2V, 3V,4Vg Track 2, 3V,4Vg Bageballlg Band I,2g Basketball 2, 3Vg Varsity Club 2,3,4g Chorus I,2,3,4, ROSE PICCARD I-'.H,A, 1,23 Chorus 1,z,3,4, MARILYN POWNEY fLynnp Basketball I,2: Journalism 3.4: Correspondence I, 2, 3. 4: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, CORINNE REISTER fCorky AJ Senior Playg Band 2,3,4g Chorus I, 2,3,4, i .av- k JOHN mstsrm 4 Johnny y Football I, 2, 3V,4Vg Baseball 1, 2,3,4Vg Tyrotars 4: Senate 4: Varsity 4g Chorus Ig Chess Club 2g Annual Editor, WILLIAM REYBURN 4 aiu 3 1 6 JAMES RINGELBERG C Jim J TCIH1184: F,F.A. 3,4g Libiary 3.4: Speech Contest 3. 1-11 ROBERTS qreeweep Football l,2V,3V,'4Vg Track 3V,4V, Baseball 1.2, 3V,4Vp Journalism 1,2 Tyrotars 3.4, Pres. 4: Junior-Senior Play: Class Pres, 2: F,F,A, Ig Varsity Club 2.3.45 Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4g Chorus 1, 2,3,4g Annual Sport Write-Ups. ANN SCHOOLMASTER Basketball I, 2, 3,45 Tennis 2: Journalism 3.4: Senior Play: Correspondence 2g Orchestra 1,23 Chorus I,2,3,4g Librarian 3,4. GERALD Sl-IECKLER Q Sheck J Football I,2V,3V,4Vg Baseball IV,2V,3V,4V: Basketball 1,2V,3V,4Vp Tyrotars 4: Senate 3,4 Class Vice Pres, Ig Varsity Club I, 2g Chorus I, 2.3.4- PHYLLIS STORTZ qPhy1 J Tennis 25 Journalism 3, Senate 4g Corre- spondence Ig Assistant Director Junior Flay: Class Secretary 2: F, I-LA, Ig Chorus I,2,3,4. NORMAN STRAIGHT Q Norm J Football 1,2,3V,4V: Basketball 1,23 Track 1, 2,3V,4vg Chorus 1.2.4. 17 ARLENE TEWSLEY Chorus 2,3,4. JANICE TITUS C Jann J Basketball I,2.3: Journalism 3,45 Correspondence I,2,'3g Chorus I,2,3,4g Senior Play, Cheerleading I, 2, 3,4, LYONE VANZANT Band Ig Library 3,4g Chorus 3.4. ELIZABETH WALDHERR 1 Elise J Journalism I,2,3,4g Junior'P1ayg Corre- spondence I,2,3,4g Library 1.2: Chorus I,2,3,4g Cheerleading I, MARILYN WATKINS Journalism 3.4: Junior, Senior Playp Corre- spondencexI,2,3,4g F,H,A, I,2,3, Sec.2, Vice Pres, 3g Band 3,4g Library I', 2g Chorus 2' 3143 DONALD WILSON 1 Don D Journalism 3: Correspondence I,2,3: Junior- Senior Play, F, F,A, Ig Band I,2,3,4g Library I,2: Chorus I,2,3,4. ' N 18 .af 8' KV 2 9 Ya in DONNA WOOLWORTH Basketball 1,23 Journalism 4g Corre- spondence 1,23 F.H A, 3,4g Chorus I,2,3,4 19 ,f 'f univl' ' enior rom May 25, I95I was a thrilling and important day in our Junior year, This was the date of the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet, Our theme was Aqua Eve , The invitations, place cards and menus had the picture of a mermaid on them, to fit in with the under water theme, The banquet, a chicken dinner, was served by the ladies of the Methodist Church, Dining the banquet, Beatrice Vandermeer favored us with soft-dinner-music, Shirley Forwood, Anne Fraleigh and Nancy Miller sang two numbers. Eli Roberts acted as Toastmaster, Ioan Allen gave the Senior class will, Don Dorman gave the welcome and Ron Nokes gave the response, Mr, Del-lart bid the class a fond farewell. The gym was transformed into the bottom of a sea, with sea weeds and all kinds of fish on the side walls, Davey Iones'Locker was made to serve punch and a mer- maid and treasure chest and a big shark added to the decorations, The false ceiling was htmg to represent ocean waves and colorful ballons, made to represent fish swimming around, were hung from the ceiling, Tom Zalooras' Orchestra furnished the music for the dance, At intermission, Jeanne Williams favored us with a dance and Ioan Wahlstrom sang, So our prom has become a wonderful memory, 20 kwa' ,sf M. S I enior On December I3 the class of '52 presented their second play, Meet Corliss Archer , a comedy in three acts, adapted from F, Hugh Herbe.rt's book by Christopher Sergel, The play was directed by Mrs, Bernice M, Sirrine, assisted by David Allison, The stage setting was the back porch of the Archer's home, Janice Titus , , Eli Roberts ,,,. Donna Reister . . Yvonne Herington Corinne Reister , Frank Blackall , , Donald Wilson , , Ann Schoolmaster Janis Anderson , , Paul Heath , , , , Luanne Fahling , Marilyn Watkins , The Characters Were: oneness Corliss Archer , Mr, Archer . Mrs, Archer . . .Louise , , Mildred . , , Dexter Mr, Franklin Mrs, Franklin Cousin Agnes . . .The Doctor . . . . .Betty . .The Nurse 22 Qi unior pfag On March 8 and 9 the class of '52 presented their first play, Hill- billy Courtship , a comedy in three acts, written by Austin Goetz, The play was directed by Miss Marion Hanna, and she was assisted by Phyllis Stortz, as student director, The stage setting was a cabin in the Ozark Mountains, David Allison, , , Donna Dufort, , , Yvonne Herington-. Janis Anderson, , , The Characters Were: Elizabeth Waldhen, , , Frank Blackall, , , Donald Wilson, , . Paul Heath .... Hi Roberts ..... Marilyn Watkins, , Robert Hoover, , , 23 , , ,Luke Stilsby , Emmy Peppln . , Ma Peppin , , ,Lulu Triffit , , , Seedie Triffit , , ,Wash Ieddo . Sol Silverstein . , .Louis Cattar0 , , Pappy Stilsby Bridget I-'lannigan Reverend Boswell 24 Cfaaa ,Maier In September, 1948, eighty nervous and excited kids enrolled as Freshmen. To start our high school years out right, we selected our class officers: President, Paul Heath, Vice President, Jerry Shecklerg Secretary, Janis Anderson: Treasurer, Louise Bear, As our class advisors we chose Mr. Tuttle and Miss Wilson. To represent us in the Senate we elected Paul Heath and John Kik, Elaine Stark and Elsie Waldherr were chosen to represent us on the Library Board. To get a start on the money end of our class, we held a Baked Goods Sale and collected old clothing and exchanged it for holly and mistletoe, we also sold candy and had a Work Day, The social hi-light of our Freshman year was our party, April Showers . At last, in September, 1949, we were no longer green Fresluneng we were Sophomoresl' The class officers were: President, Eli Roberts, Vice President, John Kiki Secretary, Phyllis Stortzg Treasurer, Elaine Stark, The class advisors were Mr, Tuttle and Miss Marshall. Tom Norton was the new Senate representative. Jerry Sheckler and Paul Heath were chosen to represent us on the Athletic Board and Marilyn Watkins was the Library Board representative. The money raising projects were selling decals and stationery and a Baked Goods Sale. Our annual class party was in March and the theme was Shamrock Shingding , Then in no time at all we were Juniors with a big year to look forward to. The class officers were: President, Don Dorman, Vice President, Dave'Allison, Secretary, Donna Reister,Treasurer, Paul Heath, The class advisors were Mr, Tuttle and Miss Marshall, Janis Anderson was the added member to the Senate and Lyone VanZant represented us on the Library Board, To make money we sold decals, seat cushions, and had a Baked Goods Sale, The bigger money making projects were magazine sales, selling pop, hot dogs, candy, and coffee at the football and basketball games, We also had a Work Day at Leon Parker's Service Station. On March 8 and 9, we presented our play, Hillbi1ly Courtship , a comedy under the direction of Miss Hanna, The social high-point of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet on May 25. The theme was 'Aqua Eve . We also were very proud to get our class rings. At last we were Seniors! After getting over the idea of being THE big shots, we settled down to work and elected the following officers: President, Paul Heath, Vice President, Ioan Wahlstromg Secretary, Donna Reisterg Treasurer, Dave Allison, Library Board, Lyone VanZantg and our new Senators were Phyllis Stortz and John Reister, Mr. Tuttle and Mrs, l.aVine were still doing a wonderful job as being class advisors, On December 13, we presented our Sr, play, Meet Corliss Archer , a comedy in three acts, under the direction of Mrs. Bernice M. Sirrine, On October Ig, we presented our Sr, Party, Autumn Fantasy , Our finances were enlarged by means of Baked Goods Sale, Donut Sales, Book Covers, and other projects. ln May, we were the guests of the Juniors at the Banquet and Prom. After our Baccalaureate Service at the Baptist Church, that long awaited night arrivedh, June, I952,1 fifty-three sad and happy people received their diplomas. This, however, did not end our Senior year, for we had a wonderful time together on our Senior trip and will always remember it. 25 We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-two, before leaving the sacred portals of Sparta High School and being of strong mind and character, do hereby make this our last will and testament, The undersigned bequeath: , el'lL0l U65 Arden Afton, his ability to make cars to Dick Tinney' Dave Allison, his car to anybody that can shift it, Jan Anderson, her basketball ability to Nancy Miller: Louise Bear, her will power to lose weight to all those who need itg Frank Berger, his height to Leon VanZant'g Frank Blackall, the art of wrecking cars to Duane Bradfordg Barb Clay, her Literature book to Sue Ringelbergg Evelyn Darling, the right to go with a guy in the service to Sue Ringelbergg Don Dorman, his fun in Physics class to Doug Crawford: Donna Dufort, her number nine basketball uniform to Eleanor Kikg Jim Erbes, his curly hair to Tom Barbers Luanne Fahling, het height to Elaine Clintsmanp Jack Fraser, his love to Eleanor Shepard: Gordon Fulkerson, his Ford to anybody that wants it: Mary Grice, the fun of being a Senior to any Jimior that wants itg Rose Guiles, her black hair to Francis Wardg A1 Hale, his ability to get along with Mr, Humeston to Don Andersong Pete Heath, his basketball uniform to Bob Carroll: Yvonne Herington, Bob Herington to Vonda Nortong Bob' Hoover, his height to Paul Potts: Nancy Johnson. the right to go with one guy for four years to Janet Hammerlind, John Kik, his Little Black Book to Glenn Burgettg Dan Kline, his height to Bill Radeckp Margaret Kutzli, her love to Carl Moody, Pat LaPreze, her short hair cut to Mae Ring: Marvin Lockard, his car to anybody that wants it: Yvonne Lockard, her office practice teacher to a Junior: Aloe Longcore, her seat in Government to anybody that wants its Don Lymbirrner, his Government book to anybody that can find it: Pat Nelton, her quietness to Emily Anderson: Tom Norton, his love of school to Nelson Mullenixg Chuck Olson, his Chev to Gary Postemag Eugene Ostman, his ability to get along with Miss Hanna to Mike Feichtenbinerg Rose Piccard, her power glide to her brother: Lyn Powncy, the frm of being cheerleader to Lorinda Laney Corinne Reister, her bashfulness to Phyllis Emelanderg Donna Reister, her natural curly hair to Noreen Prestong John Reister, his football position to Gale Trimbleg Jim Rlngelberg, his love of books to Dick Mayo: Eli Roberts, the football team to next years captain: Ann Schoolmaster, her seat in the Senior assembly to Betty Trudellg Jerry Sheckler, his bashfulness to Jerry Shoup, Phyllis Stortz, the fun of selling doughnuts to the Juniors: Norm Straight, his art ability to Charles Gilsong Arlene Tewsley, her seat in Government to Sue Ringelbergg Jan Titus, the fun of leading the life of Corliss Archer to L. Lane: Lyone VanZant, her good marks to anyone who needs themg Joan Wahlstrom, her Cheerleading uniform to lim Mctkackeng Elsie Waldherr, the ability to draw the Echo cover to Nancy Miller: Marilyn Watkins, her pierced ears to Anne Fraleighg Don Wilson, the frm of dancing lessons to Charles Gilsong Donna Woolworth, the Rockford girls to anyone that wants them Qexceptto Don Keelingl 5 l 0l0 QC? It is now six years hence, the year 1958, since the class of 1952 graduated from Sparta High School. As we were attending a New York Opera, we were reminded of our classmates when we realized that the famous orchestra conductor was none other than Johnny Kik. After a wonderful performance, we went back stage to congratulate Johnny. His next performance was to be in Grand Rapids, so he asked us if we would like to go along. Arriving at Grand Rapids, we left Johnny and decided to go on to Sparta and look up more of our classmates. In our excitement we broke the speed limit and were stopped by one of the State Police. But luck was with us when we recognized him to be Eli Roberts. Over the excitement of the meeting, Eli forgot to give us a ticket and we went happily on our way. Arriving in Sparta we realized that we were very hungry, so we decided to go to the A,D, Eat Shop to get a bite to eat. Very much to our surprise we found Janis Anderson and Donna Dufort co-owners of a very nice restaurant. And who just walked in for lunch I I None other than Phyllis Stortz, Arlene Tevvsley, Donna Reister, and Jann Titus. They informed us that they were all secretaries in some of the growing Sparta firms. As we sat talking, Donna told us that Mary Grice, Luanne Fahling, Corrine Reister and Donna Wahlworth also were suc- cessful secretaries. Filled with excitement, we realized the day was rapidly wanning, so we hurried to the old familiar red brick school house and went to see Mr. Del-lart. We were very much sur- prised to hear that Elsie Waldherr was the new kindergarten teacher, and Lyone Van Zant was teaching third grade. Ann Schoolmaster was ably teaching English literature, and Jack Fra- zer is the assistant agriculture teacher. As we walked through the new library we noticed several shelves of new books. Look- ing through them we saw some lovely pictures and were told Joan Wahlstrom was full time' book illustrator. As we left the school we met Nancy Johnson and Aloe Longcore who were happily mar- ried and they told us Pat Nelton was planning a military wedding that Spring. As we talked about the armed forces we found that Yvonne Herington was a 2nd Lt. and Pat LaPreze was a Sargeant in the WAFS. 27 Then we finally journeyed on our way, we ran into Joe Ostman whom we were very proud to see, as we knew, he was now a world famous boxer. He informed us that Don Dorman and Tom Norton were doing very well with their boxing careers,and that Pete Heath was now his manager and owner of a large gymnasium. As we,left Joe, we decided to have our car checked and we drove into a very large garage, owned by Dave Allison. We found that Arden Afton and Albert Hale were his chief mechanics. Before we left them they told us to be sure to see Don Wilson 's opening performance, as he was now a famous actor. We drove to the thea- ter and were not surprised to find Gordy Fulkerson owner of the new theater. By this time it was getting dark so we decided to skip across the street to the telephone office. As we walked in we recognized Lynn Powney who was now in charge of the office. We decided to ask Lynn about some of our friends as our time was get- ting short, We were surprised when she told us Jim Erbes had just been elected water commissioner for Sparta and that Frank Blackall was a conservation officer. As we talked on, Lynn mentioned that' Louise Bear and Marilyn Watkins were both graduate nurses, and that Barb Clay was a secretary to Frank Session of W,0.0.D, As we got ready to leave Sparta we stopped a minute to talk to Norm Straight, who was just a- bout to go on the night shift on the railroad. Norm told us that Frank Berger, Bob Hoover, and Dan Kline were in the Marines and Marv Lockard, Chuck Olson, Jim Ringelberg, Don Lymburner, and Bill Reyburn' were doing well in the Air Force. He also told us Rose Guiles and Marge Kutzli and Yvonne Lockard were telephone opera- tors in Grand Rapids. Then we asked about Rose Piccard. He said she was married to a prosperous fruit farmer. As we left Sparta very tired but very happy, we noticed a large factory going up and we stopped a minute to read the sign that read---J. Sheckler and I. Reister, in- corporated. 28 .goarcl gjchcafion uafoalian LEFT TO RIGHT: Charles Bromley, Wm H. DeHart, Superintendent, Wm. A. Rog ers, George Fifield, Ed. Lane. LYNN BRADFORD President Board of Educauon Absent 7' 43' , A.. , X. ff , fp- L QW ' ,..fQQQg - ed, V, -n M21 viii fd e eeed 77 rg. X, Vvig ' ' :-x Q x 5 29 .,,- qv, , er:- Q ----' uniord The Junior Class is busy working on various projects to increase their treasury. A- mong these were selling at football and basketball games, selling ice cream, maga- zine sales and other small projects. The Junior Play, Rest Assured , was presented under the direction of Miss Marion Hanna, The social hi-light of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. Class Officers President. . . . . Vice President Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walter Reister Don Thorson . . . Beatrice Vandermeer Treasurer ...... ......... V erna Chase Senate. . . . . . . Shirley Forwood Y R S xl A V A 7 'h 7 i 5 . , V, I. H 7 1 ' gn 5 - '- , P l 5 .4 W' 'U T 5 0 . g N S 1 D ' s . L. T' A I f ,r if jf I P sr Q' SQ - T Z 5 . p I M y 1 31 ' 4 4 .A if- f Q' X . J. E. M. R. E. R. S. I. R. G. V. S. K. P. C. R. M S. A. E. I. W. R. S. S. A MBURGEY A ND ERSON A NDHISON A NDHISON BEUSCHEL BLUMENSTEIN BRADFORD CARPENTER CARROLL CHAPMA N CHA SE CHESNEY CROUSE EMELANDER FA HLING FALES FEICHTENBINER F ORWOOD FRALEIGH GILSON HAMMERLIND HATTON HOWARD IENKBSJS KIK 1 , U if A W, I 1 4 ,- Q - 1 ,j 5 P 5 1 4' x A er - if X' 1,5 O 1 5, 'fb A 57' 1 In gin .-- 4 'Q .,.. , -Q ' , '. , 2 .1 T Q s A b s e n t e e s I. BELLAMY W. JOHNSON C. CRAWFORD R. KLOCKO C, GILSON J, ROBERTS R, HERINGTON R, SCHAEFER R. INGERSOL S, STEINERT 32 KOBER KREWSON LA NE LARSON LIN E LOCKARD MACIEIEWSKE MAYO MCCRACKEN MERCHANT MILLER MOODY MULLENIX MURPHY NA SON NORTON RADECK REIS TER RINGELBERG ROBERTS SAUR SAUR SCH WANDER SH ANGLE SHEP ARD SHOUP SMITH STARK THORSON TRUAX TRUDELL V ANDERMEER WALCUTT WATT WHITEHOUSE WILLIAMS I K . s D I Tk Q J P 41 Q 50,04 0l'l'l0l 2 615.4 The Sophomores began a successful money making year by pay- ing their dues. Proiects such as, paper drives, pie sale, selling basketball schedule pencils, candy sale and selling magazine sub- scriptions were also undertaken to make money. The Sophomores are looking Forward to receiving their class rings in May. The social hi-light of the year was on February 29, 1952, when they presented their class party. Class Officers President .......................... Don Bradford Vice President Duane Bradford Secretary ...... .... M arie Canic Treasurer ..... ..... J aan Pope Senate . . . .... Judy Wilson 9+ v 'f V X K T .N it t ' ix Aw., 1 ' I A l as v sa if 4 2 if - . fl s 1, r .rf .11 r 34 i X AMBURGEY AMIDON ANDERSON ANDERSON ANDERSON ATKINS BARR BATES BE LLAMY BEDUHN BLOOMSTROM BRADFORD BRADFORD BURGETT CLAY CANIC CARLSON CARLSON CHAPMAN COURTURIER CREVELING CUMINGS DeLANGE DERCK 6, , I If I I, T3 4 A El E: 34. :KF In A W ,.V, TT A 2 X . ,I Q., . kg ui Q 'S if A 1 I I I R G .su i :i x NV 3 X '5 3' 7V 13 .T A If ,I A if EQVLQE I I A , ' A AAN H I I MES, I 5- ' Q IA K ,P E 35 DAVENPORT DeVOS ERHART FAHLING FERGUSON GOLD GRAVES GREY I-IAN NA FEFT HELSEL HILER IRISH JENKINS JOHNSON KALMINS KELLOGG KIK KLEIN KOBER LAUFFER LONGCORE LUNDQUIST LUNDQUIST MCCRACKEN MEGINLEY PE NNI NGTON PHELPS PICCARD PLE SCHER POPE PRESTON RADECK RING RING RUSSELL SCHUILING SCHWAB SHUE SIMMONS SIMMONS SINGLETON SINGLETON STORTZ THOMAS TIN NEY TITUS TRIMBLE TRIMBLE TURNER VAN ZANT WILSON CLINTSMAN AUSTIN USHER WARD u bs e nt DUNN POLING T'--'T gl Bi 1 1 4 1 3 -bu wx V K-3.2 ,K -v K. f g1'F: 4 9552 , Z gl 2:fAl'l'lel'l C 64,55 The year of IQSI-I952 was a busy year for the Freshmeng money making projects were the main interest, Some of the ways money was earned were a baked goods sale, ragdrive, scrap drive and dancing for the P, T, A, Fun Fest. The first class parzypresented was a thrilling event in the month of March. Class Officers President ,,,,, , , . Vice President. . , . . . . . Secretaxy....... . . . . Patsy Reister . Nancy Gardner Barb Scheneman Treasurer .... ..... K ay Kober Senate ..... .. . Jane! Stanwn i s 9 at ' , f, J I V J WM MM I .. 0 y Hr' sv U' ,H V, si, I ' Q ,V W 'PI ' if I i l y I ALLISON AMBURGEY ANDERSON ANDERSON ARMOCK BABCOCK BATES BAUGHN BBARDSLEY BLACKMHI BLUMENSTEIN BOROS BOUWMAN BRAI-'ORD CARPENTER CHASE cunirm cosrm cos'rER cRowLsY DENHOF DEWEY FAHLING FITZNER GARDNER GRICE GUILES GUNNESUN HATTUN IIERTLING IIOAG HUEKWATER HOUK IIOUK HUG IRISH IACOBY IACOBY IA ESKKE JENKINS JOHNSON IOIINSON A A' U Y 5 H 8 P I, 1, VJ? gk ff 5 'L Q M if f W I .. IT 5, l ' nfs M B Q Q 1 is S F H: f , 5! MQ' 1 'Q I 1 2 S 1 U' S Eh 6 N . ABSENTEES J. ARNOLD P. BARBER T. BARBER N. ELVE R. HAMMER W.RlDER D. WALCUTT E. WATKINS E. JORDON KOBER KOBER KRUPP KUTZLI LEDBETTER' LEWIS LOCKARD LUSK MARTZ MITCHEl.L MONTGOMERY MOURER MURPHY MYERS NEQUIST NESTER NORTON PARMETER PENLAND PHINNEY PHINNEY PIKE PINCKNEY PINCKNEY POSTEMA POTTS PRESTON REISTER RING ROGERS SAR GE NT SARGENT SCHAE FER SCHE NEMAN SCOBY SHANGLE SHANNON SHEPARD SHEPARD SIDLAUSKAS SIMONS STANTON STARK TELDER VAN DERHYDE VAN DYKE VAN NATTER VOGEL WATKINS WHITCOMB WHITE HOUSE WITT WOOLWORTH CUMINGS FOSTER KELLOGG KLE NK fi EIGHTH GRADE M. v T 'Mi I - if A-Y, S ' . ' I ,A I 7 Q,, 4'-' - A .7 I 3 2 I A Q f 'ff -. . ' ,W Q w : In ' A W 4.4 ...am I f3 Vg1 T if-.. - A ll I V' M . TID 1 , , f .A , 'f T. i I Q Q 3 Q , x I ' 'SW' , 'fa L N . Aw' v..- . 1' Q' '--k 41 , i , .. X 'L 5 ' ' 4.4 Ny 0 I . fe .,.. II , -,-. ,M . f . . it 4 I , H - ' A 4, Q ' I ,f A NH. A F kk: A 40 A NDERSON AUSTIN BENEDICT BROOKS BURGESS CA RBONFA U CARPENTER CA RP ENT ER DAVENPORT DAVID DeLA NGE DCLOOF DEW EY DRISCOLL ERHART FONGER I-'RIES FULLER GILLET GUILES G UILES HARRISON HERINGTON HE.SE.L HESSEL HILTON HOSMH1 HOSMBI ING ERSOLL KAUI-'MAN KLEIN KLEIN KLENK KUTZLI LOCKARD MCCRACKEN MCCUNE MILLDI NORTON NORTON OBBIG PARKS PARMLTER V, PINCKNEY PORTER RAPER ROHM ROLSTON SHOUP SHUE SINGLI-TON SINGLETON ST EINHT STICK!-1 SWANSON SWANSON TA NNN TEESDALE THAYHI TOPPING TWITCHELL VANDYKE WA LDHERR WALLS WELCH WIS! WILLIAMS WILLIAMS WESON A. WOOLWORTH V , ZWYGHUIZEN A 9 , ly 'Y bi 1 3 9 9 C J 'W S fl , E' 9 Q E A I in , J SEVENTH GRADE 'F Q 1 ., , I .R ' ,V 3' 8 K l 5 , H 5 ' 1 , . . ::., ix A .., 'Hs I :Wil . Aw J A ' E ' 'R I, fa fy., K 1 L R, ' A f A- W 3 :W X' 9 . , 35' . a -S , R , , Vg., 1 ,L I A Y '17 A R, Hunsou '1 1 ' AA., R. IORDON , 7 C, WILLMI-JR 41 M,AMIDON E, ANDERSON J, ANDRUS N, ANDRUS 1, AMROCK c. ARNOLD J. BABCOCK K, EMR B. BERG L. BRADFORD B. CARPENTER s. CARRIER M, CHAPMAN R, cm-:SNEY A, COALTER L, cos'rm D, CRAWFORD M,CROWLEY M.DeLooF rc, sums J. Exsrm F. 1-'ULLMER 1. GANGWER c, GAss G, GILLET s. GUILES D. HARR1soN E, Hmm A. JACOBS F. KAHGEGAB F. KOTCHKA M, KRUPP H, LITTLE s, LOCKARD E. MIDDLECAMP R PENNINGTON C, RANsoM s, REED A. Rocsxs W.RUSSH.L B, sAuR R, SCHUILING L, scHUT K, sl-LANGLE T, STEVENS 5, SULLIVAN R, THAYER D, THOMAS R, TRAMP1-:R J, TRIMBLE A, VANSPLINTER A WOODEN 4 Norton, N.i Straight, F. Blackall, 1. Reister. 4. 4 r . t - s 3 5 , t V TOP ROW: G. Erhart, Mgr: K. Graves, Mgr SPRIIB 7-7 New Sparta 20-0 Cejiirggprin S Coach Harris, Coach Betchek, D. Shangles, Mgr Spam 34-6 Hudmvmeg 1. Mccracken, Mgr. SECOND ROW: J. Bellamy Sparta I9-6 Coopersvme R. Carlson, D. Bradford,I. Lockard, E. Watkins Sparta 6-0 Comstock Park D. Thomas, D. Bradford. THIRD ROW: R. Schul- Ling, D. Mayo, E. Shangle, B. Radeck, G. Bur- Sparta -1 G SPanag?7ge1dT:? gett, I. Whitehouse. BOTTOM ROW: J. Kik, G Sparta 35-6 Kem City Sheckler, J. Osunan, P. Heath, E. Roberts,T Sparta 27 -27 Rockford 'Y H 'x joofbaf After an absence of one year, 1951, saw Sparta again climb to the leadership of the Ken-Owa League. ln defeating five conference opponents, Sparta's scoring power from any part of the field high- lighted the season. Also the meager number of touchdowns dealt out by the defensive unit indicated the all around ability of this team. The over-all season showed 6 wins, 2 ties, and the only loss being a 7-6 heartbreaker to Belding. The students of Sparta High, together with the team, agree that the Coach of the Year award should go to Norman Harris, who, in his first year of prep coaching produced a championship team. To pick an outstanding player is nearly impossible but the impressive offensive and defensive work turned in by Captain Eli Roberts must be mentioned. The definite strength of this team, was shown when eight players E. Ostman, I. Shoup, E. Roberts, I. Reister, J, Sheckler, P. Heath, G. Burgett, and J. Kik were named on the All-Ken-Owa squad of I95I. S iv i 1 B. r joofgaff eglffermen FEICHTENBINER T. NORTON N. STRAIGHT P. HEATH X Jw 'K' Qs 'I 5 N RADECK , SHOUP E' R05ERTg I, REISTER B MCCRAC . HOOVER GETT . KALL R G. EUR F. BLAC E. SHANGLE 44 'M' Nr pi' 1, os1'MAN I, KIK G. SHECKLER Q .7-4 1- . ' , ' , A A ' K gg : , , 1.5 im. -V 5' A-f,,,'f.T,,.y s , ,- 5 PASS BY HEATH HANDOFF TO SHECKLER HEATH THROUGH THE MIDDLI: LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach I. Betchek, F. Berger, D. Thorson, D. Trimble, E. Shangle, R. Anderson, G. Sheckler, R. Howard, G. Trimble, J. Shoup,-M. Feichtenbiner, P. Heath, G. ErHa.rt, K. Graves The Sparta High School cage team, coached by Jim Betchek, Western Michigan College graduate, showed great improvement during the IQSI -1952 basketball season over the teams that have been fielded at Sparta for several years. The Spartan basketball five opened the season with a thrilling contest at Lowell, a member of the Grand Valley League. Although the Spartans lost that contest, by four points, it plainly showed that this year's team would be a definite improvement over the one from last season. As the season progressed, it became more evident that the Spartans would be definite contenders for the championship of the league. However, they were forced to finish in third place. Two seniors, two juniors, and one sophomore made up the starting line-up throughout most of the season. Jerry Sheckler, senior guard, was the sparkplug of the team on defense and offense. Although Jerry was not among the top scorers, he proved himself one of the league's best rebound men and ball handlers. One of the most improved ball players on the team was the other senior member of the var- sity starting five, Pete Heath. Pete proved himself a sharp-shooter by finishing among the top three leading scorers on the team. Rounding out the starting five we had MikeFeichtenbiner, Dick Anderson, and Dale Trimble. One of the biggest surprises of the season was the fine work of twins Dale and Gale Trimble. These two, brought up from the second team at the start of the season, adapted themselves to the varsity quickly. The varsity substitutes bear mentioning. There was one other senior on the team, Frank Berger, who was capable of playing a top offensive game at the pivot spot. Dick Howard, junior forward, was one of the team's top scbrers and will be of great help next year. 46 l ZuL1'lA1lf! rlg'lll'I'IHllI S Ps D. TRIMBLE G, TRIMBLE -25 659 ,. X 5 RJ x r s , R, HOWARD P, HEATH W R, ANDERSON + 5 U E E F' BERGER M. FEICHTENBINER G. SHECKLER ff ff 2 Us if t Eli w . 3 1 5 - r. STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: K, Graves, P. Barber, R, Pennington, I. Whitehouse, A. Lundquist, R, Schuiling, W. Johnson, R. Klein, D, Anderson, T. Barber, Coach Harris. BOTTOM ROW: D. Mayo, I. Lockard, D, Bradford, D. Bradford, R, Simmons, J. McCracken, B. Carroll. RESERVE BASKETBALL 1951 -- 52 The Spartan reserve squad showed form and scoring power during the early part of the season, winning eight out of the first nine games. Led by the high scoring Brad- ford twins, the reserves average 49 points a game, while going undefeated through the first round of league games. 48 E-E' V.,x ..W, . I .7 gig ' BACK ROW: Left to right: A. Saur, I. Dewey, B. Houk, C. Boughan, N. Gardner, A. Coler, P. Bowman, S. Hanna, B. Jenkins, I. Kober, N. Meginley, M. Anderson. SECOND ROW: Y. Hering- ton, A. Houk, P. Reister, M. Kutzli, A. Schoolmaster, L. Amburgey, M. Phelps, D. Jenkins, K. Kober, I. Armock, I. Amburgey, Miss Russell. FRONT ROW: E. Kik, I. Nason, E. Anderson, S. Forwood, V. Norton, D. Dufort, I. Anderson, E. Krewson, N. Miller, C. Bellamy, B. Trudell, L. Fahling. Qrfh ga5LefLaf! .lam There were over 40 girls in the basketball squad this year coached by Miss Russell. Of these girls 5 were seniors. Janis Anderson and Luanne Fahling, first team guards, Donna Dufort first team forward, and Margaret Kutzli, and Ann Schoolmaster, substitutes. Games were scheduled with Coopersville, Comstock Park and Kent City. There were also two practice games with Rockford. Class games were played to finish the season. Yvonne Herington was chosen by the girls as Manager and Arlen Saur acted as Assistant Manager. 49 X 1 fx , Q f ' .,, 1,-My , . I y . ' , s P Q ff s . s ' ' TOP ROW, Left to Right: Coach Todd, D. Bradford, L. Bloom, R. Radeck, I. Reister, I. Sheckler, D. Howard, D. Thorson, B. Rogers: SECOND ROW, Left to Right: G. Fifield, M. Feichtenbiner, T. Norton, E. Roberts, B. Radeck, D. Reed, D. Kik, J. Shoup: BOTTOM ROW, Left to Right: B. McCracken, D. Anderson, P. Heath, D. Bradford, B. Carroll, J. McCracken, Mgr. I. ROWCII. Sparta's baseball team in IQSI tied Comstock Park for the league leadership. After defeating Comstock Park early in the season, Sparta later was defeated by an in and out Cedar Springs team. Don Kik completed his high school career in brilliant fashion, ably aided by a sound defensive team. Sheckler developed into a fine catcher which helped the team greatly. The infield was composed of Dick Anderson, Pete Heath, Bill Radek and Mike Feichtenbiner, and the outfield had Tom Norton, George Fifield and Dick Reed in it. The record of the team for the season was six games won and four lost. LEAGUE GAMES Sparta II Comstock Park 3 Sparta 2 Cedar Springs 3 Sparta 6 Kent City 0 Sparta 6 Hudsonville I Sparta 3 Coopersville 2 50 Vw P. HEATH G SHECKLER my E, ROBERTS 1. REISTER 51 T. NORTON ennifi May 2-Cedar Springs-Won May 9-Cedar Springs-Won May 21-Cooperxville-Won May 24-Rockford----Lost May 25-Coopersville-Won May 28-State Tournament -Lost Doubles Blumensteln-Mayo W. - 2 L. - 2 Graves-Simmons W.,- 2 L. - 2 Singles Reister W. -3 L. - 2 Fulkerson W. -5 L. - o B BLUMENSTEIN G F ULKERSON R. SIMMONS W. REISTER K, GRAVES R, DeLANGE D, CRAWFORD 52 E. WALCUTT . MAYO STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Barber, E. Roberts, E. Shangles, R. Hoover R. Nokes, Coach Harris. BOTTOM ROW: S. Bradford, B. Rogers, 1. Ostmant, G Burgett, N. Straight, R. Fales. Zac The varsity track squad starting from scratch came up with some good individual records. During the regular season high point men included Norm Denton, Gene Ost- man, Glenn Burgett, Bill Rogers, Russ Fales, Ed Shangle, and Norm Straight. In the regional meet in Grand Rapids, Glenn Burgett placed first in the too yd. dash, Bill Rogers placed first in the Shot Put, and Ed Shangle ran in thrilling mile to come in second. This qualified these tracksters for the state Class C finals. The climax of the season placed Burgett third in the Ioo yd. dash and Rogers sixth in the Shot Put. With the majority of the members returning, Sparta's Track Team should show up well in 1952. 53 U W.. an I if ?h.,MWw.WNg A W ' xg ...sv---' J AN EXTRA BY MIKE OFF THE BOARD x..5J N ICE SHOT STORK 55 Z Aa FIRST ROW: Left to Right: E. Kik, C, Bellamy, M. Anderson SECOND ROW: Left to Right: J. Pope, J. Wilson, S. Hanna S. FORWOOD J. TITUS CJAMW' ollu :Aunt WAH LSTROM L. POWNEY L. LANE f l 58 9 N, KT B . 1715 dfW'?,217,, I fl.M,4. wx ' 59 fl 57. A ranlan 2 'Rx S-Q 4' M4 Cfg 5 .E ., ellate S e 5 2 1 1 araif 1 3 ll ommerciaf .gbeparfmenf f Ourna ' 63 1501 all W , , X , -1 PFW 31 I 0I'l,l.5 ' K- an K fgw, . , 4,7 is 'E my kr 5 .,,. 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