St Clair High School - Clairvoyant Yearbook (St Clair, MI)

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Maier? truly the social highlight of their voyage so far. Another important event was the traditional Junior-Senior Banquet given at Gratiot Inn on the shores of Lake Huron John Welser did a superb job as Master of Ceremonies. To further band them together as a loyal group, they were now wearing rings, bearing the emblem of their organization. Valuable experiences of salesmanship on this stop in selling the humble hot dog and magazines helped the fund for future travels to grow. Alton Westrick and Carol Edwards won awards for selling the most magazines. At the end of the year Bob Groff, Malcolm MacKenzie, and John Welser represented us at Boy's State. At last the ocean Steamer, puffing and groaning now made its memorable long anticipated entrance into the Harbor of Senior Land. At this point, two faith- ful guides, Mrs. Logsdon and Mr. Dawson, with one new one, Mr. Wenning, were on hand to guide them when guiding was necessary for by this time they were ex- perienced voyagers. Kay Ingles and Joan Decker entered into Matrimony Land and Jim Rietz departed from the group leaving the passenger list now Sixty-six. They have been helped over difficult passages by the capable and experienced of- ficers, First Mate, Malcolm MacKenzieg Second Mate, Alton Westrickg Barbara Linderholm, once more in charge of the ship's log, and Marie Wisniewski in charge of travel funds. We have presented, with much poise and assurance You Can't Kiss Caroline, starring this time Janice Zweng and Gary Engelgau, have added to their experience in selling as well as to their travel funds, at basketball ames on deck and checking coats at the well-known Fireman's Ball. At the Home- 8 coming this year, Nancy Mehlberg was crowned Homecoming Queen, attendants were Marie Wisniewski and Carroll Bailey. Crowned at the annual May Dance, was May Queen Norma Jean Walker and her escort King Malcolm MacKenzie. We have assisted along the way, in editing the ship's paper, known as the Echo and the annual ship's log The Clairvoyant . At the Mid-Winter Carnival we, the Seniors, staged the ever-loving Bowery. Here we discovered unknown talents. Among them the voices of the Barbershop Quartet. The last lap of their journey took them into a harbor from whence they em- barked to their nations capital at Washington, D. C. for a week of joyful sight- seeing. Many will be the happy memories of these who took this side trip alone. On their return, another journey into Dance Land followed, traditionally known as the Senior Prom. Honor awards for highest achievement were given to Robert Hartlein, with Janice Zweng and Richard Vanderkolk, running close seconds. Through these voyages, various people were recognized by their talents, D. A. R. Norma Jean Walker, Drum Majorette, Nancy Mehlberg, Majorettes, Carroll Bailey and Kay Ingles, Cheerleader, Tuey Bartrowg Echo Editor, Tuey Bartrowg and Clairvoyant Editor, Carroll Bailey. Bob Groff won the Good Sportsmanship award in Basket- ball. Now they have reached that spot from which none of them will carry on to- gether the Voyage of Life. For from this prolonged itinerary, which has gained for them dignity, intelligence, and assurance, sixty-four voyagers have chosen their way. They are leaving St. Clair High regretfully, but hope their friendships will linger and that the journeys of their underclassmen may prove as interesting and worthwhile as theirs. Z3

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C266 All aboard for Senior Land! The Luxury Liner scheduled for four eventful stops had its starting point in 1950 with ninety-three members as its passengers. Ten years earlier, in 1940 however, forty eight members of this group, eager for knowledge and adventure, had launched forth from Kindergarten Land on a small schooner. Six preparatory cruises along the way paved the way for more exacting experiences later. On these, Misses Gibson, Mackley, Crlassford, and Bolster, also Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Stine acted as guides. Two intermediate stops filled with fun, new skills, and varied adventures were under the guidance of Mrs. Jane and Miss Hildebrandt. It was here that they presented the Alphabet Assembly with Tuey Bartrow acting as Mistress of Ceremonies, that Shirley Schlinkert repres- ented them at their Homecoming Court and that, during another interval of enter- tainment at their Halloween Carnival Leo Westrick was crowned Prince. At this time too they felt the need of ship's officers and chose Leo Westrick as Chief Mate, assisted by Don Fleury as Second Mate. To guard their funds and to keep the ship's log, Mary Jane Crawford was selected. Now they were ready for that first stop at Freshman Land! This proved to be a memorable pause for many reasons. Their passenger list has grown to ninety- three, for a ship named St. Mary's was encountered along the way as well as a few schooners known as Hathaway, Clark, Keves, Wright, Bell, and Big Hand, who had each unloaded a few passengers desiring this more important voyage. Their chief guides were Mrs. Logsdon, Miss Hildebrandt, and Mr. Painter. Harriet Pollex was First Mate, assisted by Second Mate, Bill Path. Keeping track of their funds and writing accounts of activities was Clyde Varty. Yes, new skills were becoming evident and, aside from these, there was time also for fun. They staged the traditional May Dance, which was named Rainbow Rendevous, with Tuey Bartrow acting as general chairman. Tuey also became a cheerleader, and Nancey Mehlberg one of the majorettes. Carroll Bailey won fame by being crowned Princess of their Halloween Carnival. Much of the strange- ness of the new land had worn off following the initiation of the new passengers, and, as they resumed their journey, these carefree voyagers believed the worst of their experiences were over, they were wrong. After many weeks of clear sailing with ship's officers Bob McMain, Bill Path, Barb Linderholm and Bob Groff, and a few jolts and bumps, when encountering rough waters, they reached the second stop, that of Sophomore Land. During this intervale, a few passengers were lost. Under the guidance of Miss Hildebrandt, Mrs. Logsdon and Mr. Dawson, they enjoyed the Harvest Moon, again a Halloween Carnival, starring Chuck Wolfe and Dick Zimmer in famous boxing matches, also Bob Reynolds and Bob Sargent, Peter Forbes and Jim Williams in exciting wrestling matches. Carroll Bailey and Tuey Bartrow were attendants in the annual Homecoming Court. Yes, these passengers had grown both in stature and in intellect. Much more smooth and happy sailing, with slight dignity, was their approach into Junior Land. Some of their passengers left during this important stop. Chief officers now were First Mate, LeRoy Sturgeong Second Mate, Bill Brandy Secre- tary, Carol Suisse, and Treasurer, Janice Zweng. Guiding them on their edu- cational journey and on several side trips were Mrs. Logsdon, Mr. Dawson and Mr. Burgoyne, with glimpses into Drama Land through Pure as the Driven Snow, starring Marie Wisniesski and Bob McMain3 Pat Van Buskirk and Tom Schwartz: and Dance Land with the beautiful and memorable New Year's Eve J-Hop

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