St Joseph High School - Crescent Yearbook (St Joseph, MI)

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DONNA LOU DRAPER ROGER DEAL Tall .and shy, a regular guy. ROGER DEAL played actively for three years on the football team. He is a friendly and cooperative student and classmate. Among his activities have been Hi-Y, intra- murals, and Camera Club for two years. He is recognized by his friends as the BIG DEAL of SJHS. DAVID DOROW Teachers in heaven? Then let me stay here. DAVE DOROW holds a place in the athletic spotlight, participating in football, basketball, track, and in- tramurals and excelling in baseball. Held in high esteem by all ot his friends and teammates, Dave is a dependable fellow whose aim is to please. A frrendl What more need be said? An active and versatile girl is DONNA DRAPER. In her freshman and sophomore year she participated in volleyball and basketball. Donna will be remembered for her good sportsmanship and winning ways. She has aso taken a great interest in radio work and would like to attend broadcasting school. VICTORIA SUE DUNCAN Saint Joe was glad to see you come, You're great and liked by everyone. VICKY DUNCAN came to SJHS in her senior year from East Grand Rapids. With her pleasing disposition and friendly smile Vicky has won the friendship of everyone and has shown great interest in all the activities of our school. FREDERICK EHRHARDT Where's there's a crowd, he'll surely be, Telling some jokes and laughing with glee. School routine has been bright- ened by FRED EHRHARDT's quick wit and humor, He won first place in the I speak for Democracy contest. His dramatic talentand imagination were evidenced in his presentation of character parts in the class plays. He was emcee for the Variety Show. vi Still waters run deep. JOHN DRUVA has been one of the quieter, more studious boys of the graduating class. His hobbies include designing and building of iet planes. John plans to study aviation at Parks College of Aeronautical Technology next year. MARY EHRENBERG 'A sunny disposition and a ready smile. A pretty face and a pleasant smile characterize MARY EHRENBERG. During her senior year, she has found much satisfaction in her work at the Bell Telephone Company as a co-op student. In her spare time Mary has been an active member of Y-Teens. Her cheerful disposition has made her well liked. ELAINE ENGLER There's nothing like fun. The favorite pastimes of ELAINE ENGLER are connected with music as she plays the accordion and enioys dancing. Elaine is a good student and an avid reader. Her outside activities include work for the Booster Club as a freshman and efficient service on the iunior play com- mittees. LEROY E. ESCHLER 'Every man is a volume if you know how to read him. 4 Tall, quiet, and good-looking - these describe LEROY ESCHLER. He is keenly interested in cars, and finds enioyment in hunting and fishing, like most of the senior boys. He has been a conscientious student on the co-op program, having held a part time iob for three years. Peanuts will also be remembered for his quiet, good humor. RONALD CARL FRITZ Pleasure does not allow much time for work, therefore, drop the work. RON FRITZ is liked by everyone in the class. He is very easy to get along with and has on even dis- position. Outside of school, he is very interested in his part time iob at a dental laboratory, but he still has time for laughs and fun. Ron's favorite pastime is playing pool. He also finds time to do good school work.

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QM 'G JUDITH ANNE CHRISTMAN Snapping eyes and coal black hair - A dashing smile that's always there. Vivacious charm makes JUDY CHRISTMAN one of the most pleas- ing girls of the class. She is an able student but found time for Student Council, Variety Show, class play committees, Library Club, Spanish Club, and Y-Teens. Chris has pro- moted school spirit as a varsity cheerleader. EARL WILLARD CLAY He looks shy, but you never can tell. Quiet though he is, friendly EARL CLAY excels in many things. He made a valuable contribution to the SJHS varsity basketball team. Out- side of school his greatest interests have been hunting, fishing, sports, and automotive mechanics. FRANKLIN TERRY comv siiiii I ' If you take life too seriously, you'll A Besides you can't get out of it ' .s. , TERRY cousv is e quiet and re- 3' served member of the class. After l . attending Saint Joseph Junior High, M ' fl Terry spent his sophomore year at ' ' Kentucky Military Institute. He re- Jn, pained the class last year. Terry has X E been a member of the tennis team Q' A Lf ' I and has worked on the Mazenblue. CAROL COSS Her smiles are many, and all so CAROL COSS is the vivacious, sparkling secretary of the Student Council She has also been a mem- ber of the class executive board. Carol worked diligently on the play committees and was a member of Future Nurses She worked at the hospital as a co-op student during the second semester. KARLA CRAIG Cheerful and gay, with a serious A sweeter girl you'll never find. Fellow classmates recognize the responsible and capable qualities of KARLA CRAIG She has been a very efficient student of typing and short- hand and plans to become a secre- tary Karla has been a member of Usher Club and in her freshman year belonged to YTeens. 5vn-e THOMAS H. CORBETT lt takes a wise man to discover a wise man. After spending his iunior year at Andover, TOM CORBETT joined the class last September. He has been a member of the band this year and has played first chair clarinet for the orchestra. Tom has a high scholastic rating: he hopes to go on ta medical school after college. JUDITH ELLEN COTTRELL The diHicult thing in life is the choice. JUDY COTTRElL'S wit and captivat- ing humor will be long remembered by her classmates. She has estab- lished herself as a hard worker and her good scholastic record displays her capabilities. Judy's interest in music has led her to participate in both band and orchestra. JAMES CURTIS Pleasure does not allow much time for work. Carefree is the word that best describes JIM CURTIS. He can usually be seen cruising around the school in his light green Chevy. Despite the fact that Jim spends much time with his car, he has had the time to participate in football, baseball, and Intramurals. RUTH DAHRING JOAN CAROL DAVIDSON She has a smile for everyone, A manner sweet, and always fun. RUTH DAHRING is a sweet and pleasant person, whom you probably will see coming from shorthand or typing class, as she is a commercial student. She has a quiet disposition but is friendly and easy to know. Always merry never glum Makes a bright and cheerful chum. JOAN DAVIDSON with her blue eyes and strawberry blond hair is cheerful and well liked and has a sense of humor and congenial dis- position. Joan's interest in sports made her a team member ol the girls' basketball team for two years. In her sophomore and junior Years she sang with the mixed chorus.

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DONALD FROBEL Learning makes a good mdn better. DON FROBEL does everything well. Hg is a good student, his musical ability has made him a valuable member of the band, pep band, and orchestra. Don also has a talent for drawing and provided the sketch for the cover design of the Mazenblue. Don has an after-school iob which help, to keep him busy. His latest achievement was election to the National Honor SocietY' JANICE RUTH FROBERG Always prepared. JAN FROBERG with her dramatic face and thoughtful friendliness will not soon be forgotten by her class- mates. Her activities have included Y-Teens, Thespians, Junior Achieve- ment, band, and orchestra. The senior play cast owes much to her for her excellent prompting. Jan has also been interested in dancing, and her ambition is to study modeling. JAMES GEISLER Good personality, full of fun From early morn till the day is done. Hunting, fishing, and ice-skating cre JIM GElSLER'S favorite pastimes. He has also taken an active interest in the intramural sports program, competing for two years. A smile and a cheerful greeting make Jim popular with his classmates. WARREN GEISLER The fewer the words, the greater the protit. Good athletic and scholastic rec- ords speak well for WARREN GEIS- LER. He has been a valuable mem- ber of the football, track, and intra- mural teams. Warren's outstanding personal characteristics are reserve, dependable spirit, and good humor. CAROL GERSONDE Always a smile and a kind word for all. Excellent dramatic work in both iunior and senior plays is iust one of CAROL GERSONDE'S many accomplishments. She has a high scholastic standing and along with it clever wit, dependability, and a pleasing personality. Cawa has also been a member of Student Council, Mazenblue Staff, and band. She was elected as a senior to the VALARIE JEAN GEISLER Laughing at this and laughing at that- We'd like ta know what she's laughing at. VAL GEISLER, a pretty bland of the class of '56, has a reputation for cheerfulness and willingness. She has been a dependable member of the Y-Teens throughout her high school years. ln the band she has played the bassoon and the glocken- spiei. VaIarie's good will is her un- forgettable characteristic. CARROLL WALTER GERBEL Gerbs is a fellow with lots of wit. On the baseball field he's quite a hit. CARROLL GERBEL is an outstand- ing citizen of SJHS. He has served this year as vice-president of the Student Council. He is a member of the class executive board, Junior Achievement, Letter S Club, and Hi-Y. Carroll is a serious student, noted for his good conduct, consis- tency, and diligence. GAIL MAXINE GERSONDE Unknown to her the rigid rule, The weary torture of the school. Perhaps GAIL GERSONDE'S great- est asset is her capacity for enjoying life. Her air of amusement as well as her sense of humor have bright- ened school for her classmates. She has been a member of the class executive board, Student Council, Y- Teens, and Spanish Club. Gail was a colorful Mrs. Ratchet in the iunior National Honor Society. -M.' vi, - I 7 ' 1 HILDEGARD GERSTENKORN Cheerful and gay, with a serious mind, A sweeter girl, you'll never find. Among the very capable students taking part in the SJHS Co-op pro- gram is HILDEGARD GERSTENKORN. Her pretty face and ready smile have made her a pleasant com- panion. In her favorite pastime of table tennis, she is noted as a capable opponent. Hilda plans to follow a commercial career. play. VICTOR HOWAR D GILLETTE He worries not, he hurries not, his calm is undisturbed. A reputation for willingness has been earned by VICTOR GILLETTE. Sports have been one of his main interests in high schooly he has played on the baseball team for three years and in his iunior year was out for basketball. Vic also finds much satisfaction in outdoor sports, hunting, and fishing.