St Philip High School - Statuette Yearbook (Battle Creek, MI)

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Class History Four years ago, the 49ers, the most famous class ever to graduate from St. Philip, took their seats in the freshman room. Our shiny faces and eager eyes showed that we were ready to embark on the adventures of being high school students. After the tradi- tional initiation and weenie roast at Willard Park sponsored by the Juniors, we were officially accepted by our upper classmenf' The freshman boys in new uniforms proved that they had what it takes to win the city championship. Diligent studies qualified us for entrance into the sophomore class and the title Wise Fools. Surviving that first, confusing day in the high school building, and trying to remember when, where and how to get to our class rooms at exchange, we set- tled down to do our part in the school program. Before Lent it was our turn to sponsor the annual sophomore dance. Our efforts to transform the gym into a Winter Wonderland were greatly rewarded by a capacity crowd. In the spring, the girls in the Glee Club gave a splendid performance in the op- eretta, Just One More Girl. As Juniors we were the center of all activities. First there was the annual initiation staged by the Junior Class. Then we turned salesmen, selling Christmas cards, in order to raise money to sponsor the Junior-Senior Banquet, which was held at the Hart Hotel, May 27. Also, some of the girls sang at Percy Jones during the Christmas season. Bill Becoske. joe Kauffman, Jim Beeson, Dick Zande and Dick Haan brought glory to our class by making the varsity team. Seniors at last, Oh the glory of it all! We started the school year out right by giv- ing a stag dance called Pumpkin Promenade with Ron Snyder's Orchestra. On December seventh, both the high school and grade school alike took part in the ceremony which brought to a close the novena to the Immaculate Conception. We pre- sented Mary with a spiritual bouquet and sang hymns in her honor. Between all the excitement of receiving our class rings and taking our graduation pic- tures we managed to put our heads together and make plans for the Senior Prom. The scene was the Post-Tavern Bridge, January 29. The Freshmen and Alumni alike enjoyed themselves dancing from nine until twelve. Our Senior Class was privileged to be the first class to crown the Blessed Virgin Statue at the Grotto in the May Procession. Finally came graduation practice and then the real night when we walked out of St. Philip into a new strange world, where we will each take a different road. 90

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Always Seen With H. W. On South Avenue Alive Alone Drug Store D. C. At the tree Dairy Bar At dances Skateland Drawing At Hank's Tiger Club At 'D'oud's ' Z With Donna At the Mission Handy Spot A. and P. Selling shoes With M. R. With women 6 o'clock Mass Eating Potato Chips With Katza Miller Jones With red heads A. and P. At Nancy's With Louise City food With With With With With Gretta Connie Jeanette Frannie the twins Blonde Sharkey's Liggetts School of Dancing With Lizzy Melvin's car Around joking With Virginia With Catherine B. Ringing the bell Seniors on Parade Hobby Borrowing Wishing Making slugs Souvenirs Men Making Excuses Records The postman Dancing Skating Making rings Getting in trouble The Nevyfek- None Crossword puzzles Girls Latin Taxi driving Too many to name Short blondes Women Collecting pictures Eating Potato Chips Eating Model Airplane Selling paint School Losing things Following sports Counting my cousins Sleeping Eating cream puffs Playing the piano Visiting cemeteries Roller skating Shows Dancing Swimming Dancing Eating cream puffs Bothering Pete Sleeping Salt shakers Writing letters Getting a man Hay Rides Fondest Recollection Dec. 18, 1948 March 30, 1946 Summer of '47 Chicago Feb. 10, 1948 Cherry Street Chicago Summer of '48 Bellevue June 7, 1949 None A certain half day Bail Park Prom of '48 Summer of '48 Nov. 9, .1948 4 years of Latin New Year's Eve New Year's Eve My Mother Women Detroit Wedding March 30, 1946 S. E. Christmas of '42 Pittsburgh at night Mel's girl Summer of '48 lst League game Summer of '47 Summer of '47 July 4, 1948 July 25, 1948 Christmas Eve Oct. 29, 1948 Trip to Lansing Senior Year Summer of '48 A root beer stand july 4, 1948 Carmen New Year's Eve Summer '47 Summer '48 july 18, 1948 June Characteristic Quiet Idol of One Rather windy Ever purposeful Becoming manner Vivacious Cutest Intelligent Most petite Most willing Artistic Best line Generous Neatest Most stately Likeable Most likely to succeed Rather gay Class poet On the wild side Dashing Romeo Cunning naturalist Charming personality Rather reserved Bashful and Handsome Practical Easy going Peppy and happy Brilliant student Short and sweet Little and lively Spreads sunshine Friendly and pleasing Coy and simple Friendly neighbor Likeable Blonde Cute and sweet Pretty regular Best dancer Dramatic Tall and handsome Careful Romeo Petite Just witty Beautiful dreamer Strong and silent

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