Sparta High School - Spartan Yearbook (Sparta, MI)

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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

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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