Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1941 volume:

, --w x ,- .Y -....,,.. ,,,,,4.- , Y 1, F- YM M- A Y fm. A ,4v,: A I, --H - A v---Ev-QQ-.f---,v Y. f'I'9' h 1, v-f 'NV I 1 I 1 ' Y N. F74 V D 'Y A Turf ' 4ST'lURG1ENSlIAN4 uf 149411141 Puhllished by The Seuiur Clluss Xxwxl scuolm p4,f55ASS0LXP5Xsx ' Sturgis High Schuoll Sturgis, Michigan To The Reader This is your 1941 Sturgensian- your review book for the past year. By using new and better pictures, and keeping accurate records, the Stur- gensian staff has tried to preserve tl1e highlights of your 1940-1941 school life. A special effort has been made to record your classroom work as well as your social life. 1Ve have en- deavored to make this the best Stur- gensian in school history, and hope that by looking through this animal in years to come, your school life will once again seem real to you, and you may be able to relive many pleasant moments. Everywhere in the world today, democracy is being tested. We in- tend that it shall stand that test. Witll that in mind, we built our book around the theme of democracy. We hope you will enjoy it, and that it will be a forceful reminder of all the privileges you enjoy by being an American. -The Staff , 2 lIN MlEMOlRllAlMl ROY PEEKE Ho was known as Hlioyn to thousands of students. He could always be found in the gym ready to lend a helping hand to any of his Ukidsw. His ten years here Iriade him many friends among the students and alumni. His cheerfulness and friendliness will be long remem- bered. 3 W About eighteen years ago We eanie int this world-helpless, Inewing infants. YV Were the subjects of Inueh happiness, IIIUL 1 talk, 1nnounee1nents, telegrarns, and 1 bo ' of cigars. B rom then on 11e beeune 1 p - petual source of 1VOI1dQI', eonsternmtion '01 l11'e11 11611 developinent -oi r fi tooth our fir st step, our fir st 110111 - ' . F ' I a 0 c z C 1 1 ' 12 1 z ' ':L' 'T 1 - 1 1 2 1 -'S , J 1 I ' 1 7 1 1 1 ' , ' . ' 'f 1 ' 1 carefully Watched and faithfully reeor 1 ,Q 1 1 1 1 3 0 1 1 1 1 ,f E X 1 ..- YVhen 11e 11619 11 iughty 11e 11011, sp l11l'LC, when We Were good We received an extra helping of dessert, Zllld at all times we re- ceived the love and understanding of our parents. They bandaged our cut fingers, kissed our bumped heads, and held us in their arms When the World was t 1 ri l. They fed us spinach, eod-liver oil, OHglbX'V1'l1P,Zl1 ' - '- agorie At ni.,ht bef 1 l ' ' .0 1. iv 3 K H 1 they tip-toed in, fixe iedeb . G, 1 tened to our breathing. f Mother Wanted us t stay s V X1 ere, ' :l little, soft, starry-eyed. ad 'an ec u to lE A 5-K llCATlE CJR g'-X If 1,31 X ' fi T164 Nfl? 'Ili 1111 K 1 lm! Jl lj hurry and grow up So 1 U 11' l V X if 7 fun. For several years T ld us an spanked us and put us t , 1 the spankings were le lu 1 ore often Dad finally began to 5 e ll ' ish - We showed signs of Hgrowin p. ' Our first bi 11 4 Iliff 1 Then eaine the a ds on ea son and I T1 ' , I, l QNKNO fri!-X'X.-fx .. swf 'rx-xffxx leg- e-g:frr.1- e ,ff r H i s x 1 C 'lf r:fW ll l . l l hi th NU A 1 J i G2 L A A I long pants suit, our first formal party, our first high-heeled shoes, our first date! YVe really began to Worry them then. But we gue e'll always worry them some loe- they love us so much. N ow We're graduating from high sclool. For twelve years, more or less, hf 1 er and Dad have Watched us struggle xx h Words, verbs, figures, dates, maps, and notes. Theyive viewed our report cards with pride, sometimes with alarm. Vile came to school in the morning clothed and fed, we left in the afternoon to go to a place We casually referred to as 'thome -but all the same, a very wonderful place. lVith all his doing Dad has become a little stouter perhaps, and his hair isn't quite as thick as i Was once. And Mother's hands perhal '-tl-'IIL as soft and slender after eig en gg 1' 3 f Washing and mend- ing. f- I . . JX11 mayl the think sometimes We sq. , QP, l. We on't so e imes, and maybe We J F 7 ' Xtsdont ee to th r times. fx 't C J eiate al hey've done for us. h..'u4X fx , . tlns nnual to th m e hope they will ae XR 3 Qxvd 3 lI.That's pficly Why We want to dedicate ., l appreeia io 1, lo ing affection, and graa respect We av f rthem. The et it as a ve y all indication of the f X thx E 4 PARENTS 5 Uur sc ooll is at democracy 4 In a government of the people, by the the people, and for the people, ignorance is a national sin-enlightenment a necessity. Our public schools play a great role in preparing students for adult life in our De- mocracy. Besides removing ignorance and superstition, our schools teach the ideals and spirit of the American Way of living. In fact, school work and school life is, in itself, a min- ature of a democracy. 6 'k ak COMF the Students 4 ir BY the Students 4 JFIFCUJR the Students Paul M. Vllinger, SHZ9fiI tfll7fC7Idwllf Mr. Wi11g'er attended high school in North Manchester, Indiana, and after graduation became a student at North Manchester College Where he was awarded l1is AB. degree in 1929. He earned his M.A. degree at the University of Indiana, and has attended summer school at the University of Wiscoiisin, the University of Chicago, and University of Michigan. Mr. Wiiigei' taught social science in the high school. In 1934 he was chosen principal, and two years ago he was made superintendent of the Sturgis Public Schools. Mr. VVinger,s ringing, laughing Voice and striking personality has become a tra- ditional part of Sturgis High School, and will long be remembered by the students and teachers Who have had the pleasure of associating with him. Left to Right: Dr. L. Purdy, President, P. Yoder, Secretary, H. Hzuniltong L. Graves. S HCOCL Today our school has a better financial status and a more prosperous outlook for the future than it has had for a good many years. Most of this order and prosperity is due to the very capable management of some of our prominent townsmen. Dr. L. QB. Purdy, president of the school hoard and the oldest member, is a dentist, li. J. Graves, a pharmacist, P. Yoder Works in the office of the Freeman Manufacturing Company, H. D. Hamilton, is an auditor in the Kirsch Company office, J. P. Linder, is employed in the Carbon Coated Company office, R. L. Scheetz, the Metropolitan Life Insurance representative, and M. Seger is a salesman at the Ford garage. AT Left to Right: J. Linder, R. Schcetz, M. Seger. B ARD Thanks to the efforts of these 111911 on the school board, we 11ow have a new, and very modern loudspeaker system in the gym, a new school bus to be used to carry athletes to and from out-of-town games, for class and club trips, a11d for carrying students to and from the lakes during the summer swim- ming classes, new stage scenery which was first used in the Senior play, and last but far from least, new robes for the choir. The students of Sturgis High School wish to extend their thanks to the school board in appreciation of the many modern conveniences they have presented to the student body. By their action they show that they are concerned with the welfare of tl1e school, the students, the faculty, and the taxpayer. Ji. Carleton Perry, Principal Mr. Perry attended Coldwater High School and after graduation became a student at M.S.C., graduating there in 1920. Mr. Perry taught for one year at a country school near Coldwater. In 1921, he began teaching vocational agriculture in the Sturgis High School, it was also in this year that he received his Bachelor of Science degree. Ile became principal of the Sturgis Public Schools two years ago, and in 19-10 received his Master of Arts degree. Mr. Perry has proven himself a friend- ly advisor to all the students, and he is held i11 high esteem by both the students and the faculty. MARILYN BARTON A. B., U. of M. English, Jour- nalism, E n gl is li Composition, Junior Girl Reserve Sponsor, Trojan. Plays. JOHN BOGERDINC B. s., W. T. c. Jr. High Woodwork and General Shop. Sr. High Woodwork I and II, General Shop I and II. HAROLD Bowman B. S., W. S. T. C. Physics, Jr. Science, jr. High Math. HELEN BROKAVV A. B., W. S. T. C. Arithmetic 8. C. E. BROVVN A. B., W. s. T. c., A. M., U. of M. Jr. Science. WAYNE CARPENTER B. S., W. S. T. C. Jr. High Free- hand Sketching and Mechanical Drawing, Elem. and Adv. Mccli. Dr. and Arch. Dr. ITAZEL CORE B. S., Ohio University. Jr. High Home Ee., Home Ee. I and II, Orthopedic Lunch Supervisor. CECIL DEHAVEN A. B., W. S. T. C. Bkkg. I and II, Hi-Y Club, Commercial Club. DALE FAUNCE B. S., W. S. T. C., Health Class, Phy. Ed., Intramurals, Assistant Basketball and Football Coach. FORREST GRIM B. S., Michigan State. Agricul- ture I and II, Agricultural Biol- ogy, F. F. A., 4--H Club. NORA HAGEN A. B., U. of M. Engiish Lit- Cl'1itU1'C. PAUL KRUEGER B. S., W. S. T. C. Jr. High History and Civics. Ass't. Coach, Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Wrestling. ALLAN LOEFFLER A. B. and A. M., U. of M. American Literature, English 9, Sturgensian Advisor. ' MILDRED Loom is A. B., Albion. Jr. High Art, Beg. and Adv. High School Art, Art Club. EDNA MANLEY -Q A. B., W. S. T. C. Jr. High History. ROBERT MILLER A. B., W. S. T. C. Hcad Coach, General Math. MARTIN PECK A. M., B. S., Ohio State. Gov- ernment and Economics. jlx f ,r M ILO POMEROY A. B., Western State Teachers College. Chorus Qr. and Sr. High Schoolj, Sponsor of Glee Clubs, Operetta. H. E. POWELL B. S., Adrian, M. S., U. of M. Chemistry, Biology, Science Club. MURIEL Rxx A. B., Kalamazoo College. Latin 9 and 10, English 7, Sponsor of Latin Club, Plays. GORDON SCHILZ A. B., Albion, A. M., Columbia. U. S. History, History 8. MARY SEITZ A. B. Western State Teachers College. Algebra, Geometry. ROBERT SNOW B. S., U. of M., M. S. Knox. Arithmetic 7, Algebra 9, Adv. Algeb , Trig., Solid Geometry. 7 f Wt' 1 0 of ., -V 17171 j '90 nf 1 1 . lx 'Q' 'iht fs W X .. V, x- KENNETH SQUIRES A. B., W. S. T. C. Typing. Gen- eral Business. ROBERT STARRlNG A. B., W. S. T. C., A. M., U. of M. English 10, Speech, De- bate. FRANCES STRA'l l'ON A. B., Hillsdale. English 7, School Librarian. ANN SUNDSTROM B. S. Northern State Teacher's College. Beg. and Adv. Typing and Shorthand. Commercial Club Sponsor. ANGELINE VANDER ROEST B. S., W. S. T. C., Hygiene, Phy. Ed., Health. JESSIE VVAKEMAN A. B., W. S. T. C. English 7, Geography 7. PHINEAS WHEAT B. S., Kalamazoo College. Band, jr. High Band, Grade School Band. - , RUTH WATSON S3 U. of M., La Sbrbonne. lst and . ' 2nd year French, English 8. sb,-qu Above: Heine economies students, serve tea to the fatigued faculty during final examina- tions. Below: Mr. Perry lays down the law to the faculty. ' Part of the male faculty swapping stories before the 8:30 bell. 12 TEACH RS WVU'lRlK and PLAY Our teachers take the responsibil- ity of so many students rather serious- ly most of the time. But they have their moments of relaxation, too. The annual get-acquainted-1iicnic- dinner for teachers was held at Camp Wakeshma early in September. Large quantities of Wieners Were roasted over a fire. Surrounded by a bun, and accompanied by relishes, potato salad, coffee, and pie, they found their Way into the stomachs of the famished faculty, who had worked up an appe- tite by playing softball and pitching horseshoes. After dinner, attention centered around the piano and a dart game. Near HalloWe'en a masquerade party was held at Mintdale. The Three Iiittle Kittens were the last to be identified. The tables groaned With the roast turkey and all the fixin'si . Mr. Grim auctioned off the extra pies. This money, along with the fines from those who came not masked, Was given to the fund for the orthopedic room. The men on the faculty and the school board had a smelt fry in the spring. Everybody was ready to eat at 6:30, but the stove acted up again and it was 8:30 before they rushed the table. Food disappeared like magic. In a very few minutes it was all over but the tails and the shouting, and, We understand, some men even ate those-the tails, we mean. Cards, ping-pong, and soft ball kept the fam- ished men occupied until dinner. The high light of the evening was the cribbage tournament, which was Won by Mr. Krueger. VVe understand he received a very lovely trophy. skew 4 4 4 ef the Seniors . . Juniors. . Sophs . . . Fresh . . . 8th grade students . .... page 16 . . . .... page 30 . .... page 32 . . . .... page 34 ....page36 71:11 grade ..... .... p age 38 CL 4 4lE2+ 'cwisdom is the first-cousin of lllreedorng and l'l1'Q0d0lH is 'the glory of our people and our nation. In rX1H91'lC3l1 schools We are provided with a wide variety of subjects, rich with opportunity. Among these We navigate, more or less setting our own course. Being Americans We are as free to choose our work as We are our recreation. ' Top: Advance shop boys learn to use ll variety of tools and machines. Bottom: Vogt takes IL pose for the Art class. 14 I 71'z1f'ts:n 1011. Soamstresses. f 'm1sume1 s science. jpietitiang, - Uraftslnen. . P'ut111'e Secretaries 15 S-41131-4-Nxllt 4-lRg xl siENioR cAB1N Zf,i5jSM PS XNKT SQ? I i if e!,, oz nn ul Reserve - '1J , Of ' r 45 nec Club 4-5 -H I N01 5 ' 2 Class Officer . TREASURER VHLGINIA Bl-ILLE HUDSON, Ginny Girl Reserves l-45 Choir 2-45 Operetta 2-4-5 Junior P1ay5 Class Officer 3-45 J-Hop Comm.5 Debate lg Girls, Glee Club 2-45 Sopll. Prom Comm.5 Sturgensian Staff. VICE-PRESIDENT JAMES C. FREELAND, Jim Debate 15 Hi-Y 2-45 J-l-lop Com1n.5 Class Officer 1-45 Soph. Prom Comm. STUDENT UNION REP. LU'rHI5R J. GRAVES JR. Football 2-45 J-Hop Commit- Football 2-45 I-Hop Comm.5 Chess Club l-45 Class Officer 1-45 Student Council 4-5 Junior Play Comm. J , fpffffkfh' '-'MATC ,- 16 Q ARY ERN NEWMAN Girl l-4, Office1'5 Commercial Club 3-4, Officer5 Science Club 3-4-5 J-l-lop Comm.5 Sopll. Prom Co1nm.5 Trojan St:1ff5 Class Officer 2-4-5 Stur- gensian Staff5 Junior Play COIIIIIL5 Speech Class Play 3. STUDENT UNION REP. Doius E. COOHON, Dada Band 1-45 Orchestra 3, 4-5 Girl Reserves 2-45 Science 3, 4-5 Stud- ent Council 2, 3, 4-5 Choir 45 J-Hop Connn.5 Girls' Glee Club 4-. sf ' fo NORMA J. AnAMs, Peter GAA 2, 3, 45 Health Club 4, officerg Girls' Basketball l-45 Intramurals 1-45 J-Hop Comm. GEORGE ALLEN, Pork Basketball l-45 Baseball 1-45 Golf 35 Intramurals l-4. Br:'r'rY BAKER Girl IgaQ'esqt45 Debate l, 25 GAA 3, 45 Junior P yi Con mereial u roj an ' ff Soph. rom L01 1 A - or Comm. PAUL BARNELL, Bar11ey,' Band l-45 Intramurals 2, 4, V IRGIL BAR'roLD, Bari Football 3, 45 Tennis 2-45 Band I-45 Intramurals l-45 Seienee Club 4. FLORENCE M. BASHORE All Star Speech Class Play 25 GAA 45 Health Club lg Girls' Basketball l-45 Int1'amurals 1-4. X. 15'-f ' ' A TRR E' T , Wall U , , 5 Basketba-lv , I 7, 3, e 11 fl ' f mu a W A r ll K LH' . URI L BELL, Pigeon Girl Reserves 3, 45 Intra1nu1'als l-35 Debate 2-45 J-Hop Comm., Operetta Prompter 3, 4. l'IOUS'1'0N BLANCHARD JR., Junior Football 2-45 Baseball 2, 35 Seienee Club 4. r I ,s I ff V . , V .V . -I, Q f H - MARY JUANITR BLopcEm' Choir 1-45 Girls' Glee Club 1-45 Girl Reserves 45 Operetta l-4. JAMES BLossoM, 'flimn Football 1-45 Basketball I-45 Tennis 3, 45 J-Hop Comm.5 Intramurals l-45 Choir 1-45 Op- eretta l-4. Dl'II.ORA BOWMAN Intramurals 4. 6 QLN4 401:-R48 WILMA FAYE BROUsE Speech Class Play 2. ,I 4 J EDITH BROWN, Edin Commercial Club 3, 45 J-Hop Comm., Intramurals 1-3. Z X WILLARD BROVVN Science Club 45 Football 25 J- Hop Comm. JOHN BUSH 5 .X Centervil - H' 'ch ol - fill 1 , Gif ' G1ce'Z,j-JS 1-3 gl -45 l llli, ub I -iii JAYN li COLLI Ns, Janie Girl Reserves I-45 Science Club, officer 2-45 Soph. Prom Comm.5 J-Hop Comm.5 Junior Play Comm.5 Trojan Staffg Sturgen- sian Staff. ' V' fu- I ll I RICHARD A. COLLINS JR., Dau Science Club 3-4, Officer 45 Band l-4. JOAN H. DAVIDSON, Annie JANET ESHELMAN, Skipper Hillsdale High School 25 Soph. Banquet Comm.5 Girl Reserves 2-4-5 Booster Club 25 Junior P1ay5 Commercial Club 3, Offic- er 45 Science Club 45 Trojan Staff5 Intramurals l, 3, 45 J- Hop Comm.5 Sturgensian Staff. JEAN L. FARNSLILY Commercial Club 3. LAURA M. FLOWERS . Cv'- iii Q91-is M- 5.!1'xjLA1NE FROH Girl Reserves 2-45 Commercial Club 3, 45 Cl1O1'us 4. N 4 ll 450 4-R-ai HONVARD G. FRYE, Johnny EVANGELINE M. GAGE, Vazzgie Girl Reserves 45 Commereizxl Club 45 Choir Operctta 4. I ff D of 5fCffJ- ' ff! 'S MARGARl'1'1' L. HAHN Health Club 45 GAA 45 Girls' lntrzunurcmls 4, En HARMON, Hong Intramurals 4. ' NEALAHAR'l', Jo-Jo Football 2, 3. LYNN HASKINS, Red Baseball 3, 45 Intramurals 1-4. lVlAR'l'HA J. Him., Martyn Health Club lg GAA 2-45 Girls, IIlU'll,IllLlI'll,lS l-4. VIRGINIA B. HILLS, Ginny Intramurals 1, 25 Girl Reserves 45 J-Hop Comm.5 Sturgcusizm Staff. ALBERT HOLTZ rg.. . A CI-IARLES HOLTZ, Fax f41fAmQ 1ufa1SJT:i ! E?ffri'Tf4,4 J- CQOIQZOIIIIII. l-fl 'Lf'4'4Vlj 1 l il? 5 1 S vm R 1 HUBIAQ' Sifuvy cs vcs 5 Commercial 5 , 5 1-45 Opcretta 1- 45 Girls' Glee Club 1-4. I lC'l'OR S. IWckayBw-'ful ww' YM? 0 Plootball -45 Bus all 1, 3,fQjLL:q . SE V I .n' ,-f', 'MARY VIRQIWNIA JACOBS, 5 Gilz11ie ' I Girl,l'l1ese1'Yes 45 Commercial Glub 45 Cl1pixi'l'-4-5 Operetta l- 45 J,t'1n'ior'Play55 J-Hop Com1n.5 Class Officer .l, 35 Forensics lg Intramurals 15 Girls' Glee Club ,I-45 Sopb. :Prom Comm.5 Stur- gensian Staff. ROBERT KAUFFMAN, 'Bob Football 2-4--5 Basketball l'-3.5 Tennis, l'-45 Intramurals l, 45 Science Cluli 3, 45 Hi-Y 2-45 Sturgensian Staff5 Soph. Prom Comn1.5 J-H055 Comm.5 Band l-45 Orchestra 25 Speech Class Play Comm. 2. RICHARD W. KELLY, Dick ELEANOR FAY12 KELLY Art Club. ROBERT KELso, Bob Football 2-45 Baseball 3, 45 Basketball 45 Intramurals 1, 25 Hi-Y5 J-Hop Comm. Roauxu' KNox, Bob Intramurals 1, 25 Bancl I-45 Science Club 2-45 H. S. Or- chestra 45 Dance Band 4. .ir r f 1 - - - - 4 I 4 , ,XV-' . ' 'WX .5 ... U v 'JI 'X PHILIP KRAUSI-IAAR, Phil Intramurals I-45 Band 1-4-5 Or- chestra 2-45 Science Club 2-4. LLoY1a KRl'lID1'1R, Szeam Football 1-45 Basketball I-45 Baseball l-4. V n. ,- at 1 BOB KROLL, ffrzmv Rural Students' Club lg Intra- murals. ifa-zrxjxwff' Football 2-45 asgga Baseball 35 Hi-Y 2-4, Off' -r5 Intramurals l-4. I s f, - M 'I .ff . J, , I X, I 1 1 J, GI,Oli1A FAYE LARGE .Ny ' V' liborus' 3-45.liiGirl Reserves 45 Commercial Club 4-5 Girls' Glee Club 4igiGirls' Intramurals 1, 2. ' 1 .qv w - . A J, , ' u 2 PApL j.XY,L1r'1'MAN, UP. J. grand Rabirls Central 15 Intra- rnurals ' 2-45 O-perctta 3, 45 Speech, Class 35 Debate 3, jui1'l'orTPl:iy5 Choir5 J-Hop ' Cbmm. CLA111 A. Lowitk FFA 2-4, Officer, Intramurals l-4. MAXINE B. MANN, Radu Rural Students' Club 3-4, Latin 3-45 Science Club 4. 1 v s...4- LAMAR MAIHEWS S,- Intramurals l-4 fling S- uc Club 3 . ,-' ' A 'I' b . E I ' ' N . FREDERGCK W. MCBRlDE,c'MQC,7 ' . Football 25 Basketball 1, 25 'ennis 25 Choir 1-45 Operetta .Z A 2-45 Junior A-Play, Hi-Y 4, In- tramurals l,'3, 4, Glee Club l-4, J-Hop Comm. JOHN MCDONALD, Johnny Art Club 1 5 J-Hop Comm., Jun- ior Play Comm. ELNORA JANE MCKINS'I'RY Girl Reserves 2-4. VIRGINIA MCLAUGHLIN, HGi777ZY,, Speech Class Play 2. V U' J ,Q 1 ' ff HELEN IA. MEEKL1-:NnuRc, . , V Merle I ,E .. . J-Holi Comm., Girl 'Reserves 2- 4, Officer 3, Sturgelnsian Staff, Junior Play, Soph. Prom Comm. RUTH L. MOLTER GAA I-4, Officer, Girl Reserves l, 2, Commercial Club 3, In- tramurals l-3, Chorus l-3. DAVID DUANE MORSE Commercial 3, 4. ALFRPIIJ D. Moss, NAP' Wrestling 4, Baseball 1, 35 Football 2 5 Horseshoe Cham- pion 2, Intramurals I-4. Amer: R. NAMEY, Al J-Hop Comm., Girl Reserves 2- 4, Science Club 2-4, Officer 3, 4. 4 4 4 5 CARL A. Nucl-1swANnuR 'il' Do A PAli:Ii'I'ER Don 'U X' f all i y 'Cirljlescrvcs 1-45 Commercial i ub 354, Officer5 ciefixee Club X , 5 I-Hop C9111n1.5l5Jls,'Intra- J mugtls 2-fligtuf 'N In iSgaff5 grcebl1+Cl?si PlaygjL5Sopl1. Prom ' ommcv rr 5' RALPH PARHAM DALE C. Pr:'rERs, Pete', Stanton, Nebraska 1-35 Football 15 Basketball 1, 25 Boys' Glee Club 1, 25 Mixed Chorus 1. Row PIE CKI, Females Fo mall 45 asketball 3-45 B1 C 11.'1- FH?-Y 2-45 J-Hop onun In muras l-4. JV ff? ix Xb KX 'X Nipllll..-A A. RHOADS, Dany Nigootb 11 2, 35 Baseball 2-45 X4 QWre-stkng 35 Commercial Club ' X. CX 5 5 Irhqaxnurals 2-4. ' t A '- Rourzm' J. ARIvr:15s, 7Bob hziralliurals l-45' J-Hop Comm.5 Art Club 35 Science Club 3-45 Tennis 2-45 Sturgensian Staff5 Soph. Prom Comm. lvl' f I I fi fwfwj AM' . :1i1as,,, J. Fred J Basebpll 5 Fx Mgr. 35 Wrestling -43 Intramurals l-45 Art Club!! Commercial Club 2, 4, Officer 4. Y . ROBERT VIa.5,SARRlsj'j'Gux Hi-Y 355345 J- Comm.5 Siliencf rlub 3, 4. Aft Club 2-4, In IYIIIIUITIISKQ-45 Sturgcnsian talf5 I epnnlis 3, 4-. if N. EDMoNn SCHRAGG, Ed Football 2-45 Baseball 2-45 In- tramurals 2-45 F. F. A. 3, 45 Rural Students' Club 3. JUNE Sl'Il'1ELER Girls' Intramurals I--1-5 Com- mercial Club 3, 4. JIM SMILEY Band 2-45 Dance Band 4-5 J- Hop Comm. f 14 1 1 ' 1 .sM,, F . I A-J R4-S v H V 1 J-nn 1 ,- '.l-1 , . lf ' ., A BERKELEY L. SNOOK, Ulierkv J Art Club, Officer 2-45 Girl Re- serves 2-4-5 Choir 4-5 J-Hop Comm.5 Science Club 4-5 Oper- Cttil 4-5 Sturgcnsian Staff. . NJ,,,:,,u,-A-ff A tx- ut. QiAukA,Q'.ENcrijR,' ,uma A I, 17.1-1 L K XX! Deb' e 1-45 Girl'?: fyesvl-45 junior Playg Speech' Class Play 35 J-Hop Comm.5 Trojan Staff. ROBER'l' STEVENS Football 2-3 . 5 ff f , A If ,f X Lx Mixuiueu SUMNEY, Sink Baseball 1-4-5 Intramurals 1-4-5 Speech Class P1ay5 Junior Play5 Commercial Club 3, 45 Science Club 45 Student Council Mem- ber 35 Cheer Leader 2-4-5 De- bate 2-35 J-Hop Connn. MAxxNE M. SUTTON, Maxis Girls' Intramurals l-45 Commer- cial Club 3-4-5 Trojan Staff5 J-Hop Comm.5 Librarian 4-5 Junior Play Comm. . f xx 3,4 '- . - A 3:25-c- 34 1-is PAUT. XY! .' Choir 3,lc31-.5 dOQeretta X, 4-5 Spifajllsfcl. l W 5 J-Ho -4 , -- I 3 sf Tax-, Lo . S lu e Clulaglunior P xx X.. Lay, En. A---N. W, 'Q - ..f, T BQ f 7 . t flff-VAL RICI ARnjiUN'1'15RK11zcHER MBIIKRY GRACE VISSMAN, Gracie Germantown High, Philadel- phia5 Vocational Art 15 Swim- ming 15 Art Club 25 Trojan Staff 4-5 GAA 3-4-5 Girls' In- tramurals. MARY A. WAGNER, Corky Rural Students Club I-45 Offic- er 3, 4-. HA LES WARE, Chaney x 2-4-5 Basketball 2-4-5 F A CAROLINE A. 'rsoN Tad .1 M ' Band l-j5T2il?chestra 3-4-5 Girl Reservesill.-4. 'j'lJ' V1-jf' V : ,AV-ff aj 1 , lljjlj ' 5 I 'I U Af. 5- 5 ln, 'Q 'fu ffl .,. ' V, I , 5 , EARL WEAVER, Defy X' Hi-Y15 sCi9m,C1uWs,',c110ir' 2-4, Operetta 2-45 Glee Club 2-4-5 junior Play5 Speech Class Play5 Debate 25 Football 1. 1 l l S4E4N4l40,4 MARIAN WEAVER J-Hop COIIIIILQ Girl Reserves l-4. I , up-' f RV .U . swf I, Football I 3 JSI-Iop ClvIIiIrI.3 Tro- jan Staff, Debate fl-4-I3 Science Club 1-43 Declamation l'25 In- tramurals li Oratory 3-4. . I nw YJ ALLEN ATIWIQQI, Al Rand I-43 Oxgliestra 33 Science ,Club '2-43' Clioir 3, 4-3 Operetta 43 vDZJ.J1g:'xB1Intl 4-3 Hi-Y 2-43 J-HOwiCOllllI1.3 IHU'ZlI1lLl1'Z1.lS 1- -1-3 ,ilasketball 23 Debate li Glee Club 3, 4, BILL WHITE, VVhizzer', Intramurals I-4. VIRGIN . 'W Health Club 43 -J -I murals. DONALD EICHLI-IR LESLIE WEBB 3 I I ff, ., P JoYcE . WILL, Joy etta 3, 4. BE'r'I'Y L. WILLIAMS I-Iop Comni. I 'Ji , ,I . 'W AJS. -fill I f 1 I S . - ,P l' 4 V 'VIEIIGENE7 R. YODEB, Fax ,YI-I' . -' fl? Football 23 Basketball I, 23 Qilchestra 12.43 Glee Club 2, 33 I 'Choir 2, 33 Operetta 2, 33 Band 1-43 Dance Band 43 Debate li l Scienc Club 2, 33 Hi-Y 2-4. I CAROL JEAN YUNKER Glee Club 43 Choir 4-3 Operetta 8 43 Intramurals 33 Rural Stud- ents Club 1-43 Officer 3, 4. SENIORS WITHOUT PICTURES '. ' IA BUPP Boa KOON'1'Z, Windy Intramurals 3, 4-3 Central High, l Fort Wayne 1, 2. GAA 4 3 Intra- rs 3, u I 5 VIRGINIA MAE KUNCE, Ujinuyt' Q-'I . Elkhart High l-33 Glee Club 3- 43 Operetta 33 Art Club. Science Club 4s Orchestra 3, 43 Choir 3, -43 Girl Reserves 23 Girls' IntI'aIIIuI'als l, 23 Oper- Rural Students, Club 3, 43 J- First Row: A. Wheat, L. Spencer, B. Baker, H. Wells, M. Bell. Second Row: Eshelman, L. Graves, Nl. Carls, B. Reed, L. Mathews. HU OR ROLL Many picture the so-called UA 7' student as a tall, scrayvny person With horn-rimmed glasses and a pile of books. On the contrary the honor roll, this year as usual, is repre- sentative ofthe typical American high school youth. He is no book-Worm. True, he stud- ies. Yet he has taken a leading part in all extra curricular activities. It is he who has been on hand to aid his class in money-malc- ing projcets. lale has been outstanding in band, orchestra, and vocal demonstrations. A few Would, according to the old way of thinking, be classed as paradox. They have been athletic and scholarly as well. Some have enthusiastically represented the school in forensic activities. Debaters, declainiers, orators have joined the ranks of the high- ten. Plays also have required their services, a number of the honor roll appeared in both junior and senior plays in addition to those presented by the speech class. Aside from these, they have been active members of school organizations. The Hi-Y, G.A.A., Girl Reserves, Commercial Club, F.l+'.A., Science Club-all have members on the hon- or roll. The method of selection is not hit-or- iniss. An accurate mathematical system has been set up and carefully adherred to. Points are given for each grade for subjects which meet five days a Week or those subiects for which the student is given full credit. Any minor course which has only part time class- es is accredited accordingly. For each HA the student is awarded six points, for each UB , four, UC , twog and HD one. Those who make up this year's honor roll are as follows: Valedictorian, Allen Wheat, Salutatorian, Laura Spencer, His- torian, Betty Baker, Class Prophesy, ller- bert VVells, Muriel Bell, Janet lilshelman, Luther Graves 5 Class Will, Mary Jane Uarls, Betty Reed, liaMar Mathews. 4 SALUTATORY 4 Parents, teachers, and friends: During the last few months every in- dividual in the world has had placed before his eyes a vision of unrest. The daily pa- pers, movies, radio commentators, and books are full of war talk. Important domestic problems are crowded off the front page to make room for Hitler 's latest advancements. It took a great deal to make us realize it, but through the strife and suffering of countless European nations Americans have at last recognized their own blessings. Es- pecially for those of us who are being grad- uated from a free public school this year, there has developed a gratitude to our coun- try. For only in the United States and in countries so devised and so conceived is free education afforded all individuals. IVe have enjoyed twelve years of learn- ing which have been ours for the asking. We have traveled a protected path but not a patterned one. For some it has been hard to get through, for others it has been an easy, pleasant sojourn. For all of us it has been worthwhile. Now we approach a new day. The shield which protected us in our childhood has been withdrawn for we are leaving our school and friends. The time has come to say goodbye to crutches and to try our own strength. To most of us graduation is a happy thought. We associate fperhaps falselyj leaving school with leisure. Those who have gone before us are quick to remind us that high school days represent the happiest time in one's life. VVe agree in part. School has been enjoyable. But being average people with all the characteristics of human 11ature we are looking forward to something better. In our imagination each one of us has built a goal. Toward these we will give all we have, and in a country such as ours that is not too much to hope for. No one can make us believe that we have lived the best part of our lives. To quote Alexander Pope: t'Hope springs eternal in the human breast, Man never is but always to be blest. -LAURA SPENCER ...Q-mum.-Q.. 4 VALED IVe have come to the end of our first twelve years of education. For many of us it will be the end of our formal education, to learn through to leave the pro- school and teach- but all of us will continue experience. We are going tection and guidance of our ers and start to make our own livings. We might compare our lives to a great sym- phony. FIRST MOVEMENT In the first movement of a symphony the main theme is introduced, each note is perfect and incapable of change. This move- ment is written in a strict pattern. It was much the same with our first contact with school. I11 the grades we were taught the fundamentals: Reading, Writing, and Arith- metic. There were no differences made be- I CTORY 4 tween the individuals of the class. Each was given the same basic training material to build for the future. The foundation for our whole life was being laid. SECOND MOVEMENT In the second movement of the sym- phony we have the same theme but with variations. As we began Junior and Senior high school, we were introduced to varia- tions of the Three R's . During this period we were given the chance to decide what we wanted to do as our life work. We were given a taste of Science, Music, Art, Engineering, and other subjects, so that we could try the different occupations. By now most of us have decided with which variation we are best in tune. 4 VALEDICTCRY Continued -Y- THIRD MOVEMENT In the third movement we change to a minor key and feel that Fate has begun to play with the theme. After we have grad- uated Fate will begin to shape our lives. Many of our plans and ideas will be changed or abandoned because of circumstances over which we have no control. The War will take some of the boys away from their Work. Our whole future is in doubt. None of us is sure of what the outcome of this present condition will be. Maybe we will actually be engaged in fighting. If this is true even the women and children will not be safe. As this weird but dramatic movement comes to an end, the forces of right begin again to come to the fore. 4 CLASSIT In the year 1937 one hundred and thirty- three Rhynies entered high school, having Mr. Squires, Miss Loomis, Mr. Bainter, Mr. Pomroy, and Miss Althoff as advisors. Evi- dently, this class has been a most stenuous one, for in the twelfth year, we find only two of the original five advisors still with us. Laura Spencer was President, James Smiley, Vice-President, Virginia Jacobs, Secretary, Eugene Yoder, Treasurer 5 James Freeland, S. U. Representative. A number of the members joined the band, chorus, and the debating squad. The class was also represented in yarious clubs and on the athletic teams. We chose as our Sophomore officers: Luther Graves, James Smiley, James Free- land, Fern Newman, Doris Coohon,v and George Allen. The main event of the year was the annual Sophomore Prom. It was a simple, non-decorative party, but never- theless, successful. Under the leadership of our officers Virginia Hudson, James Freeland, Virginia Jacobs, Fern Newman, Maurice Sumney and Doris Coohon, we strove for a more lavish J -Hop than ever before. The play '4Bashful Bobby was our first opportunity to make money. Everyone participated, in the sell- FINAL MOVEMENT In the last movement triumph is por- trayed. The forces of evil are replaced by the main theme, now much stronger and full- er and in a major key. Like the music in the last movement, we are all optimistic and confident that the clouds and shadows of dischord will be pushed back and that tl1e democratic way of life will come to the front. However we must all use to the best ad- vantage the lessons we have been taught in school and work to improve ourselves in the coming years. How much the conditions of the world improve in the next few years will be up to us. That is a great challenge. CAN WE ACCEPT IT? -ALLEN VVHEAT ISTCRY 4 ing of tickets with favorable results. We sold refreshments at the games and in addi- tion, sponsored informal dances. With the capable help of our sponsors, we all cooper- ated to make a delightful party. For the first time, the gym was adorned with a fluf- fy, white ceiling flooded with blue lights. Multi-colored stars shone through the gos- samer sky. As seniors, we paved the way for our senior trip by selling holly, promoting dances, and staging our senior play VVhat A Life. This year we were guided by our advisors: Miss Sundstrom, Mr. Squires, Mr. DeHaven, Mr. Pomroy, and Mr. Linder, and by our officers: President Bette Reed, Vice-president James Freeland, Secretary Fern Newman, Treasurer Virginia Hudson, and Student Council Representatives Luth- er Graves and Doris Coohon. We extend our appreciation not only to our teachers and families, but also to the builders of this nation who have made free education in the United States the inalien- able heritage of every individual. In no other nation in the world do young people have such opportunities as those granted to us. -BETTY BAKER 4 CLASS WILL 4 I, Charles Ware, bequeath my ability to handle rebounds from the backboard to Maurice Wood. I, Eugene Yoder, bequeath my ability to pass Mr. Peck's courses to Eugene Ripple. I, Mary Grace Vissman, bequeath my sleepiness in G. S. R. to Wanda King. I, Mary Wagner, leave my ability to handle a group of rural students to anyone with enough courage to try it next year. I, Carol Jean Yunker, leave my natural shyness to Jackie Allen. I, Earl Weaver, will my power to sway the masses to any future debater. I, Allen Wheat, leave my ability to shut out the rest of the world while I am study- ing, to any hard working junior who wishes to follow in my footsteps. I, Paul Unger, leave my 782 page book, How to Win at Girlfs' Affcotious, to Richard Hire. I, Bill VVhite, leave my quietness to Terry Kane. I, Joyce Will, bequeath my dislike for too much attention from the opposite sex to Joanne Fenner. I, Betty VVilliams, leave my desire to not be asked any questions in class to Evelyn Vogel. I, llerbert VVells, leave my inability to win arguments from teachers to Fred Mid- dlestadt. , I, Leslie Webb, leave my beautiful print- ing to Clarence Wall. I, Caroline VVatson, leave my ability to get along with boys to Louise Hoenecke. I, Lloyd Krieder, do hereby bequeath my ability to drive a Utintypell in a man- ner which gives a roller-coaster effect, to Cecil Shirley. I, Gloria Large, bequeath my ability to remain permanently true to one, to Georgia Pappas. To Charles Marshall, I, Claire Lower, bequeath my cheerful smile and sense of humor. I, LaMar Mathews, bequeath my intelli- gence and my place on the honor roll to Bob Schuler. To Vernon Reeg, I, Fred McBride, be- queath my ability to get along with Mr. Peek in his sixth hour class. I, J olm MacDonald, bequeath 1ny ability to drive an ambulance just as fast as the occasion calls for to any young junior with enough nerve tif there be such a junior to be found here.j I, Helen Mecklenburg, bequeath to Nor- ma Paris my cool-headedness and my ability to greet all circumstances with the most calm attitude. I, Ruth Molter, bequeath my position as head of the G.A.A. to any underclassman with as many athletic interests as I have. 'l'o Arthur Delflord, I, David Morse, be- queath my bashfulness where women are concerned. I, Alfred Moss, bequeath my wrestling ability to Don Krueger. I, Philip Kraushaar, to Ellen Linder, give 1ny ability to play my Hgob-stick. I, Myles Krueger, bequeath my ability to handle more than one femme in an evening to Donald Kahman. I, Virginia Kunce, leave my shyness of the opposite sex to Elaine Hecht. I, Paul Littman, give my excessive heighth to Dale Smith. I, Maxine Mann, bequeath to any junior girl with the proper qualifications, my de- sire for a nursing career. I, Elnora McKinstry, leave to Harriet Prestidge my quiet manner of speech. To Mary Alice Hershberger, I, Fern Newman, bequeath my sweet disposition and tact to make friends. I, Donna Painter, leave Bob Kauffman, for 'Dorothy Shumann to keep in tow. I, Dale Peters, give to Raymond Rosine my ability as a typist. I, lfl arold Pierucki, leave to Ted Warner my popularity and ability to have more than one steady . I, Philip Rhoads, leave my ability to keep a blond to Bob Scheetz. I, Robert Rivers, do hereby bequeath my love to drive one-armed to any Junior who is fortunate to have an occasion to do so. To Keith Lancaster, I, James Smiley, bequeath my well-groomed hair and ability to treat all the femmes alike. I, Berkeley Snook, leave to Jean Seig my stature and long hair. I, Virginia McLaughlin, do hereby be- queath my art of 'flirting to Wava Steinke. 4 CLASS PRCPHECY 4 Word has been received in Sturgis that the Ambitious Amazons, the world-famous girls' basketball team, currently touring Europe, have just won their 150th consecu- tive game. The team is co-captained by Norma Adams and Florence Bashore. If you should by chance walk into the Podunk Center gymnasium on a mid-winter afternoon between the hours of 4 and 6, you would most likely find George Pork Allen scrimmaging his State Basketball Champs in preparation for the national finals. j Q The Twin Valley Players have just fin- ished a successful season under the guid- ance of Laura Spencer. Betty Baker took the laurels in their magnificent production of Romeo and Juliet. The star pitcher of the Detroit Tigers, who has been given such publicity of late, is none other than Walter Beckwith of the S.H.S. class of '41. Muriel Bell is now doing her famous tap routines at the Chez Paree in Chicago. You remember Houston Blanchard-the boy who took that reknown deer trek to Pennsylvania in 41? Well, it's a different story now. It is said that next fall he will leave for Pennsylvania' for a dear hunt along with another dear hunter. The younger social set now invades a new joint'l in this metropolis-the name being Juaiiitais Ji-iii-Jam Jiimpivi' Jive J oiiit. As you have probably guessed, it is owned and managed by Juanita Blodgett. Jim Blossom, world famous collegiate basketball star, has finally been caught up with--by the state eligibility rules. Even though he will be a senior next year the offi- cials forbid his playing basketball . . . it's his tenth year at earning his diploma. Bob Kauffman has just completed his new sure seller, Gone With the Mindmill, a homey discussion of the underlying prin- ciples of farming, such as milking a cow and laying an egg. Martha Hill and Virginia Hills have retired after a successful court battle to gain custody of the accumulated earnings of their relative, High-on-a-Windy' ' Hill, who died several years ago. Mrs. Phillip Rhoads, 11ee Sylvia Hub- ner, is receiving visitors now. Not long ago she forced upon her husband two new little Rhoads, christened Back Rhoads and Lonely Rhoads. Drs. Charles and Albert Holtz, are do- ing a land-office business with their new Foiirtli Hill Looney Bin, run in competition to the Third Hill outfit. Says Drs. Holtz, We must thank Sturgis High School tan- other institutionl for our marvelous train- ing. Miss Virginia Hudson has finally burst C and we do mean burstll upon the televi- sion screen as the Lullaby Lady on the Pet Milk program. As an added attraction, she drinks five gallons of the sponsor's product per program for advertising puroses. Bob Kelso is reported to be holding out for a larger salary as bat boy for the Chi- cago Cubs. After a tempestuous marital career, during which two husbands mysteriously disappeared, Sister Betty Reed has en- tered a convent. Miss Jean Farnsley has returned to her former profession in the bakery busi- ness, but is now the owner of the only Am- erican Pastery Shop in our city. In this advanced and ever changing cen- tury, we find Miss Laura Flowers busily cor- recting papers of her typing class which has done its own correcting up to this time. It's different now. As a rapidly increasing demand for metal boats has caused the Freeland Sons Company- Boats and tanks for river banks- to expand, we find our former math student, Jim Freeland, figuring out the correct size boat for the new oars his family has just given him. As good secretaries are at a minimum at this time, and we turned out a great number in the class of '41, we find the Froh Sa Gage Employment Agency, Elaine Froh and Evangeline Gage in joint partnership, swamped with requests for a secretary who is single, nice to look at, and conversational. So far they have filled all requests. All must eat, is the slogan of Mr. Howard Frye, who has recently purchased the local Super-Super-Superb Food Market, the only one of its kind. Miss Margaret Hahn is now head of the Home Economics Department in the public schools. The future wives shall now learn CContinued on Page 732 XJ 4 V J ffl ff f W Y Q A . . 5 I - f I ' ' 1, ' A JFS' ' -' fs . Xb' . ? 2 if ls 3 s EJ l X yxx Jie ,. 4, . 17, , x . u JUNIOR OFFICERS ' A -9. e I X 'f V V' ll Weir, President, M. Wood, Vice-President, M. Bostet- -, A ' I ' ' I V ter, Treasurer, D. Kahmanug Student U. Rep., N. Paris, L , , ' 'i Secretary, A. Rout, Student U. Rep. X yi ,Y I Q 'G E 1 I. ' Q . , A 1 f 1 ' r ' ' , 31 sg . .Q crass Hisiroiav - . Q, 4 E fn. '45 v A , .V . ' ' ' ts .- 3 'f ' lOne l1undred'1andi5thir'tf57:seVen juniors have just completed-anoft'her sue-cfessful year. With a senior trip inimirid, We are Working with a determination never bieforeiexperienc- ,edt in our class. ' 9 We have braved the cold 'Winds to bring ilhot HJ dogs, coffee, and 'candy to the freez- Ying multitudes at football games and added .the rustle of candy Wrappers to the cheers the basketball fans. .5 Again, askin the past, the schedule pen- -cilproject was 'a huge success. With the cooperation of the students, We Were able to sell to every one and add to our accumu- lation of weatlh. ' X' We were Well 'represented in all, major sports, as Well as in iintramuiialdiand foren- sics. A large number participated in the operetta and We presented a very unique and successful junior play. Our sponsors, Mrs. Seitz, Mrs. Wat- son, Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Starring, and Mr. Grim deserve our most sincere thanks for their cooperation and help. We are looking forward to giving a big- ger and better J-Hop than any in the past. With our school spirit running high, we should be able to accomplish this feat. . L -1-lf'wf,,g,Ql.i2,, knit xliftms Q L FJ- '- . 5 , , 4 . .N 1 . 4 4 1' 'M i I - ' ,X 4- . ,. . ef.: 5 kr, V! 6248. I ,, ,. .,, W? CLASS ROLL JUNIOR GIRLS FIRSTARQW. c. Pierucki, c. Hamilton, H. Prestidge, D. 'Ebe-rhaifd, D. Sturgis, W. Ging, D. Cramer, B. L. Boughfon, A. Chestnut, G. Dresser.: i V e ' .SECOND ROW: R. Tappero, P. Seupohm, E. Mishler, H. VanZile, G. Pappas, B. Pierson, W. May, M. Nickell, C. Keler, L. Hoenecke, R. Gerardo, L. Gibson. THIRD Row: .D. Cramer, Case, K. Plattner, Schmidt, B. Fennell, V. Robison, M. A. Hershberger, P. Keller, Walters, B. Keeslar, D. Westphal, M. Taylor, Kelly. FOURTH Row: E. R. Dunwiddie, C. Cook,, Pres- tidge, B. Pickels, D. Rawles, B. Hrdina, B. Prestidge, B. Ritter, R. Stahl, M. Grisamer. FIFTH ROW: Lockwood, N. Paris, M. A. Fritz, M. L. Commenator, P. Main, E. Hecht, W. Steinke, M. Hudson, I. King, M. Mecklenburg, P. Souerwine, B. Wei- rich, M. Hamilton. JUNIOR BOYS First Row: B. Lash, D. Kane, M. Lawniczak, M. Yesh, D. Krueger, D. Fritz, D. Smith, VV. Walters, B. Schragg, E. Ripple, F. Purdy, D. Loomis. Second Row: G. Petschulat, D. Gage, V. Reeg, C. Marshall, R. Bietz, F. Middlestadt, R. Parker, D. Eicholtz, L. Wolverton, H. Loetz, D. Glasgow, C. Shirley, D. Eber- hard. Third Row: D. Kahman, T. Makyes, B. Schuler, N. Pierson, G. Shears, B. McLaucl1lin, R. Bryie, D. Large, D. Mast, R. Palmer, A. Mitchell, Houck. Fourth Row: T. Kane, D. Weir, A. Roat, L. Bothazn- ly, F. Borgert, E. Wagoner, D. Leestma, A. Renner, W. Carl, H. Frohriep, Yancey, E. Schmidt, A. Hafer, Quirin, M. Wood. X V , iii TENTH GRADE OFFICERS , ',,' E. Linder, Secretaryg W. Dcagen, Vice President5 P. ci - y Fair, Student Union Representativeg Krunnn, Student ,f ' '- Union Reprcscntativei V. Roberts, Prcsident5 Watson, ' - 1 '1'1'easurer. 1 CLASS HISTURY We'll not worry about making money but have lots of fun. This is the motto that started off our first class officers meet- ing this year. As a result we have had some very good times which included a class party. Witli the helpful cooperation of Mr. VVl1eat, Miss Hagen, Mr. Bowdish, Miss Rix and Mr. Borgerding, our sponsors, each ad- visory contributed toward the entertain- ment. Games were played first and then dancing followed in the alumni room. Later in the evening each advisory presented a short program which was highly enjoyed by all. Afterwards, amid make-up and false mustaehes, we ate lunch. Everyone had so much fun that we plan to have other parties like this one in the future. Our class has been well represented in most of the clubs and activities of good old S. H. S. Our boys and girls have also helped to keep us on the 'Field of Victory' in both sports and band. We are very proud of these contributions to the glory of our school and wish all those who participated the best of luck. This year for us has been one of the happiest and most successful so far in high- school. VVe thank our advisors for their cooperation and hope the coming two years will hold just as much fun as thc past one has. tidy IJ' ff Pi I I 0621? 9,1 'elf l rf Q 4 f- 0, i Y x g F ,I I -fi, H , . I V, GLASS ROLL gif I 'Tl-INTH GRADE GIRLS FIRST ROW: J. Gasper, F. Gottschalk, L. Prestidge, H. Taylor, V. Fair, E. Hafer, D. Nugent, D. Long, W. Kanouse, N. Yunker. SECOND Row: Krueger, B. Hossie, R. Eaton, 9th grader, E. Englarth, A. Morrison, A. Stevens, VanNuys, K. Painter, Krumm, P. Bubb, A. Monroe, A. Eicholtz, L. Hrdina. THIRD ROW: B. Houser, M. Merchant, M. Clark, A. Wyer, G. Bashore, B. Carpenter, D. DeOliver, Mor- risson, Pierson, D. Royer, B. Bell, E. Creamer, W. Large, H. Sadewasser. FOURTII ROW: J.,Geark, S. Evert, M. Dauber, L. Crosbie, R. Schuster, V. Miller, D. Kline, R. Stratton, N. Rhoads, E. Linder, B. Embler, Eichler, V. Roberts. FIFTH Row: T. Mikolatcher, F. Carls, L. Meisling, J. Seeley, Hanson, V. Bonnewell, N. Meyers, A. Hend- erson, S. Seger, Watson, P. Squire, P. Sowers, A. Bogen TENTH GRADE BOYS FIRST Row: Kuhl, G. Parker, B. Reeder, K. Lancast- er, B. Post, B. Hart, V. Wittenberg, F. Jorn, R. Davidson. SECOND Row: B. White, R. Strang, B. Miller, D. Fountaine, Keeslar, B. Shinn, V. Schragg, C. Arver, K. Brothers, M. Eldridge, M. Jackson, K. Winklepeck, E. Stevens. . THIRD ROW: W. Abbenia, N. Taylor, Sowers, R. Oman, D. Newman, Crain, C. Brown, C. Miller, C. Rawles, M. Kirkpzxtrick, R. Clark. FOURTH Row: D. Picker, R. Clark, J. Frays, P. Fair, B. Cadwell, B. Douglas, M. Miller, B. Deagfen, B. Bage, E. Parker, D. Froh, B. Scheetz. FIFTH Row: L. Burmcister, B. Ringer, K. Lemp, E. Vaillancourt, Brandt, D. Kraft, K. Toth, H. Denison, A. DeFord, F. Vanek, A. Pierucki, R. Pagels, K. Kroll. 4 I f I v J M ai N ll .x - . H 0' sg 1 . 1 05 .. NIN TH GRADE OFFICERS ff' -,Rh S Mary Lee Purdy, Student U. Rep., Dewey Tennent, . U is x JI' ,U , V' V Treasurer, Lois Calkins, Secretary, 'Toe Bogart, President, 0 I' 'Q 4 Neubert Petschulat, Student U. Rep., Marilyn Dresser, ' 4' ' . f'b.4t4 Vice-President. te- ,Kf- .Q 5 CLASS HHSTCODRY 1 At the beginning of our school year, September 9th, 1940, 134 freshman started out to prepare themselves to become out- standing figures in the world of tomorrow. Various courses were outlined for us, sub- jects of growing interest such as biology, English, Latin, general business, and others from which to choose. Many new students joined us from oth- er schools and for the first few weeks we were busy getting acquainted and keeping straight our many different class rooms. New officers for the freshman class were elected to plan our activities for the year. Football, the first sports in the fall, attracted a lot of attention. The class mem- bers made megaphones to sell at the games and made enough profit to give the class treasury a good start. On November 2, 1940, our biology class- es went in three buses to Chicago and enjoy- ed a very interesting trip. YVe left at 3 a. rn. and returned at midnight. We visited the Field Museum, Stock Yards, Aquarium, Zoo, rode on the L , and drove through the Jewish, Chinese, Greek and other foreign sections of Chicago. Teachers and Wives were chaperones for the trip. VVe are looking forward to three more years of varied activity in Sturgis High un- til we graduate as the class of 1944. r comss I , NINTH GRADE GIRLS NINTH GRADE BOYS ' FIRST Row: G. Ankney, M. Purdy, D. Gilkison, S. Mick, M. VVhitsel, West, M. Vanclerlip, E. Strong, E. McPherson. SECOND Row: J. Ely, -T. Gilkison, S. Hamilton, M. Scheetz, L. Calkins, D. Wiedenbeck, N. Pickels, Strang, D. Johnson, V. Schroeder, A. Palmer, B. Meese. THIRD Row: B. Bush, Houck, L. Lancaster, B. Gage, B. Gercliow, E. Hartman, B. Grim, B. Ulmer, G. Derr, A. Hire, Wallman, E. Walters, B. Makycs, P. Neadstine. FOURTH ROW: T. Davis, M. Melcliing, B. Meert, B. Kilbury, C. Cromer, B. Keeslar, C. Newman, D. Lemon, R. Butg, B. Nighswander, M. Mishler, B. Wheeler, Keaffle, P. Lewis, Allen, LeVinskc. FTH ROW: B. Holsinger, E. Vogel, L. Baer, F. Kol- assa, . Schuler, P. Kunzel, E. McBride, L. Keeslar, M. Dresser NI. Reynolds, S. Donelson, B. Coombs, V. Hamil- ton, W. Aldrich, P. Hecht, Everard, D. Bell. FIRST Row: R. Carls, L. Lovelace, V. Happel, J. Mc- Nall, W. Sailors, D. Jacobs, K. Daulvcr, C. VanNurp, G. Blasius, R. Allen. SI-:coND Row: R. Linder, D. Avery, J. Bogart, R. Kline, P. Wheat, A. Reeg, G. Vogt, D. Snook, E. Waltke, H. Wygant, D. Tozer, V. Mow. THIRD Row: E.,Jones, Buchholtz, W. Frays, R. Hus- ton, R. Grunert, D. Tuttle, M. Snook, R. -lorn, R. Parker, C. Wolf, D. Tennent, Harold. FOURTH Row: Teeters, S. Holton, Reed, R. Repke, N. Petschulat, R. Krueger, C. Urick, M. Wetzel, C. Harmon, B. Mann, R. Ward, J. Branclt, R. Presticlge. FIFTH ROW: N. Walton, C. Newman, F. Hemmer, Post, S. Rice, K. Goss, R. Loetz, R. Clemens, N. Vincent, L. Milcr, P. Frohriep, H. Freeland. EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS Richard Griffis, Student U. Rep., Bob lVIowry, Student U. Rep., Robert Grim, President, Bill lVIowry, Vice Pres., Beverly Light, Secretary, Howard Schectz, Treasurer. CLASS HISTORY One hundred and twenty, eighth grad- ers met in the fall of 1940 to start out Jr. High School With a bang. Our first meeting was held on October 3 in room 210. We made many plans for the year, but due to so much sickness, We were unable to carry them out. WVe had started to plan a program for an assembly and We had talented actors and actresses picked outg but because of so many cases of flu, the plans were not all carried out. If you will recall, our eighth grade had more sickness during the 'year than any other grade, but We didn 't let this stop us, because 36 We will stand out in the coming years oi high school. YVe are eagerly awaiting next year when We Will be given the privilege of join- ing the various clubs. Besides the clubs and organizations, our class has shown many signs of interest in sports. Many girls have gone in for basketball, volley ball, tennis, socker, and table tennis. The boys have gone in strong for basketball, football, vol- ley ball, tennis, and many other sports. To our advisors, Mrs. Brokaw and Mr. Krueger, We give our thanks, for it was through their careful guidance that We have progressed as far as We have during the year. . CLASS R lLlL GIRLS First Row: L. Dauber, P. Baker, H. Clark, R. Brothers, D. Dobberteen, W. Behnke, V. Hecht, R. lloltz, E. Mann, V. Uriek, P. Asbury. Second Row: U. Bassette, M. Blossom, L. Cone, F. Persing, S. Presticlge, B. Prestidge, M. Via, Wietlcnbeek, J. Sumney, Shut-y, Eaton, B. Dull, E. Darby, B. Calkins. Third Row: S. Klinger, P. Stark, R. Sehlorf, B. VVootl, N. Pierson, Long, R. Walda, A. Stevens, H. Newman, P. Carter, G. Bupp, B. Fox, M. Swalley. Fourth Row: T. Rambadt, Tooley, B. Light, N. Quirin, Reiman, M. Weaver, B. Phillips, R. Zeeb, L. West, L. Pfuncl, E. Frame, K. Van Zile, B. VVaters, L. Eberhardt. Fifth Row: J. Collins, L. Bu1'n1eister, M. Kline, D. Riclictt, D, Embler, Fiandt, D. Parker, E. Frohreip, K. Felter, M. Pettijohn, B. Lutz, B. Hossie, Holsinger, L. Frye, Bower. BOYS FIRST Row: B. Radant, J. Pappas, J. Blackney, D. Atwater, D. Palmer, P. Waltke, Hill, B. Gay, R. Pickett W. Fleck. 3 SECOND Row: Barbee, D. Notestine, Harter, L. Strang, R. Shinnuel, Blasius, M. Godclen, Reeg, H Schcetz, B. Mowry. THIRD Row: R. Harmon, H, Botner, J. Spearow, A. Bare, T. Tober, D. Ulmer, L. Bonnewell, C. Aminerman, E. Barnes, T. Roberts, B. Mowry, P. Gosling. FOURTH Row: K. Sheeler, D. Hart, D. Hecht, R. Bolley, D. Douberman, D. Hillllbrigllt, K. Lllfgff, L- Mis- ner, Colbert, N. Stevens, R. Griffis. N SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS B. Mecklenburg, Vice President, J. Henderson, Student Union Representative, B. Beckwith, Secretary, W. Berg- er, Student Union Representative, L. Collins, Trea.surer, R. Borgert, President. CLASS HISTORY After rounding up all of the lost stud- ents scattered through the maze of halls, we find there are 127 of we H junior highers ' ' or runts', as we are dubbed by our elders. Not a dignified title we'll admit, but we 're the stuff seniors are made of. We must confess that we were often bewildered by the large number of students moving to and fro between classes, and we did ask a lot of questions about the location of different class rooms during the first few weeks, but We are grateful to the teach- ers who were patient and understanding and helped us get adjusted in our new classes. Early in the Year a class meeting was held and officers were elected. Our sponors are Miss Manley and Miss Wakeman to whom we owe much for our class harmony and spirit. Not much activity has occurred so far this year, as the student council has not pro- vided a date for a seventh grade party. Apparently we just haven't hit our stride, hut We are hoping to hear about a party in the near future. VVe are all looking forward to being to- gether as Hsnobbish seniors in 1946. CLASS GIRLS First Row: P. Scott, B. Taylor, E. Schuler, Miller, H. Lytle, B. Mecklenburg, D. Unger, B. Jourdan. Second Row: M. Schuster, N. Burdno, B. Beckwith, M. Loomis, E. Derr, D. Blackney, L. Blood, L. Clark, B. Emmick, M. Baker, C. Carpenter, V. Strang, D. Hamil- ton, W. Hearld. Third Row: I. Wallman, S. Weaver, M. Mieshler, L. Palmer, P. Coombs, P. Fager, Moore, H. Kinsey, S. Benham, M. Boals, K. Shay, H. Wygant. Fourth Row: NI. Krontz, P. Kuhl, M. Knapp, J. Henderson, G. Funk, Crosby, G. Hamilton, M. Kanouse M. Fleck, P. Weirich, V. Ferrell. Fifth Row: M. Long, Main, M. McCord, A. Ritter, D. Weaver, M. Stutz, S. Seger, P. Schipper, C. Freeman, W. Teadt, M. Misner, C. Mead. ROLL BOYS First Row: J. Wygant, R. Hoenecke, D. Roy, J. Holt, V. VVygant, R. Fennell, F. Finnerman, VVeirieh, R. Parker, V. Wallick, B. Stevens. Second Rowz B. Lego, O. Palmer, R. Krontz, B. Nickell, Shinn, Kelley, R. Tozer, B. Root, W. Otto, D. Cromer, M. Jellison, D. Harloff, R. Wells. Third Row: L. Rice, Frays, R. Groff, R. Kanouse, L. Collins, R. Kirby, T. Linder, H. Wenzel, W. Mick, A. Miller, M. Wright, Hines. Fourth Row: V. Repke, C. Pierueki, L. Probst, J. Quirin, R. Flowers, Bare, C. Bell, M. Nelson, O'Con- nell, Deter, L. Whipple. Fifth Row: E. Frohriep, R. Borgert, C. Hahn, Doo- little, D. Bunnell, W. Berger, H. Morrison, Hummel, R. Krontz, WV. Stetson, T. Crosby, E. Shoemaker. SNOOP S 0'lUN SCHO Students my hmnugo to the c:0:'xch and mmm :xt thc Yictury Dumfc. J1l!li01'S raising fivmxxmvs fm' .I-,Hop by Cillldf' sales, An mnwv of prove-ntioxm in tho furm of Dr. Bcwgg. of the Swing Baud. Hugcrutting in the Alumni Room to the jiving 411 Q, , Luther G rnvus, 1'cp1'vsmnt.ir1g 5 ll , Y ,VN . , A Q , V, . 7.1 , the Smdom body, VWWWSL Boxxx of the day . . x tudontf gflthol we - fwvou vlassos at the bulletm bozurd. Imslivtballl t1'o1wl11os. Uvtb' tukus timv out ilu' ax smile. SOSQSUWY! Rfwlll I,PL'f'OI'O tho hollw ' or was it zxfter? Md the band I3lfU'9d OH- We find Miss Beuesiug lmrd at Work. wg x 'f .' . . . . , , , 'mdofltt c 0119111 1'1'm:lm'0th01 Aprml showers dou't seem to dumpvn Stuchous students siudvlug m the x x ' cr ' - 1 v . . , , ' A m UN mf- M5031 5 5' the squrxts oi Hxeso dm-ks, sanctuzxry' oi' Mlss Stratton. 40 4 4 by the students Activities ..... ...... 1 Jage 42 Clubs ...... page 53 CT llT ES By participating in a variety of activities, the student learns niany of the fundamentals of the dernoeratie Way of life. Taking part in a play, Writing a column for the sehool paper, planning parties, dances and assemblies, all tends to develope the qualities of responsibility and cooperation. These aetivities have a great influence on the students' future vocations, and only in American schools do the students have the opportunity of testing their talents so that they rnay determine the eourse they are to follow. Top: Bingo in the band room during the 'fSigruts', party. Bottom: Loyal subjects prostrate themselves upon the entrance of the Mikado. 4-2 TROJAN STAFF First Row: Smiley, H. XVells, L. Spencer, B. Baker, C. Watson, M. Weaver, Miss Barton, sponsor. Second Row: P. Kraushaar, B. Jorn, Collins, A. Nalncy, M. Sutton, M. Sumncy. Third Row: P. Littmun, P. Unger, Vogt, D. Walton, F. McBride, D. Eicholtz. PRESS Under the capable leadership of Miss Barton, The Trojan once again brought school news to the eyes of the students. It was decided that it would be better if The Trojan would be issued monthly, instead of twice a month. The Trojan is financed en- tirely by a percentage from the Student Union and by advertisements from the local merchants. The omission of the Dirt Column after the first two issues was the cause of many uncomplimentary comments. They were answered, however, by a statement simply saying that: it is extremely easy to write a Dirt Column, and when writing one, a student is not learning true journalistic style. The Christmas edition was unique, a six-page paper in Yuletide colors. A series of college articles were pub- lished. It was thought that these educa- tional guides would be of benefit especially to the seniors. A new system of writing heads was in- troduced this year. Previously, only two types of heads were used in the Trojan but under the new system We have a variety of five different heads. Each head is specific- ally numbered and a certain number of lines and units in each line compose the heads. These heads are the same as those used in the Sturgis Daily Journal. We consider this and the omission of the dirt column, the greatest improvements in the paper this year. The Trojan staff has thoroughly en- joyed putting out The Trojan and wishes to thank everyone who has made it possible. Editor .................... Laura Spencer Asst. Editor ......... ....... B etty Baker Sports Editor ........... Maurice Sumney Girl's Sports Editor ...... Janet Eshelman Feature Editor ............. Herbert Wells Asst. Feature Editor ....... Jayne Collins EX. Editor. . .Phil Kraushaar, Jim Smiley Business Manager ........... Alice Namey Clubs Editor ............... Fern Newman Reporters. .Donald Eichler, Jean Farnsley, Bette Jane J ern, Paul Littman, Fred McBride, Maxine Sutton, Paul Unger, Grace Mary Vissman. Faculty Advisor ....... Marilyn F. Barton STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: N. Petschulat, Hend- erson, B. Mowry, M. Purdy, B. Mowry. Second Row: D. Kalnnann, A. Roat, D. Coohon, L. Graves, J. Krunnn, P. Fair, W. Berger. REPRESENTATIVES This year the Student Council has tried to have a larger number of entertainments in which the students take more part. The council meets the fifth hour on every other Tuesday in the month. The advisors for the Student Council attend each meeting and help with our suggestions. Some of the representatives of the council make up a party committee and a combined pep and assembly committee. The officers are: President, Luther Graves, Vice-President, Doris Coohon 5 Sec- retary, Jackie Krumm. JQHCE VVith a beautiful sky of stars above them and rose trellises about them, Sturgis High studes and alumni turned out for the animal J-Hop on May 29, 1940. The theme, as you may remember, was that of a tropical night. Favors Were Wood- en beads and native hats. Dancing was enjoyed to the music of Earl Steven's orchestra of Ann Arbor. Vir- ginia lfludson, Eugene Hagen, Albert Arklie, and WVinifred Aldrich led the grand march. Committees were headed by Fern New- man, Virginia Hills, Fred McBride, Robert Rivers, Paul Littman, and Luther Graves. In putting over this successful affair, the juniors had the guidance of Miss Wil- lison, Miss Loomis, Mr. Squires, Mr. P0111- eroy, and Mr. Bainter. iff 5'i'fE5E':-iw ','v-iAli5iEi,'f1 'i,' ji ':v., E-'iii fffizfi i '. .,.- e2,.i. i3fi:f:'.ff1E':5'-. - W3 A1'- fi- fi vsta .rr crr.. itftf ,ei..r I ' ,,., ,'.- I fffjigj, i.:,.. Zngljg' .,,, ,1,. .jg g e t e .. .v flffiffffff Il- 'ii.: T F.'g-'1.5ig.fQ5i..fffiffl :iff ' E55 -'t-'. 'i2',t lri. '. ' Front Row: V. Hills, H. Mecklcli- burg, V. Hudson, Collins, F. New- i man, Eshclnian. Top Row: R. Sarris, R. Kauffman, R. Rivers, M. Sunincy, D. Painter, V. Jacobs, B. Snook. VICTCQDRY DANCER The junior class complimented Coach Bob Miller and his '41 basketball squad with a Victory Dance on Friday, March 28. The gymnasium Was attractively dec- orated in the school colors, black and orange. ln front of the stage a table held the three trophies and two medals won by the team this year, along with their pictures and scores of the games played during this out- standing basketball season. Black and orange favors were distribut- ed at the door and on these favors were spaces for team signatures. Music was furnished by recordings of Kay Kyser, Tommy Dorsey, and Cab Callo- way and their orchestras. -lRlECCOlRDlE S The Sturgensian Staff Was selected in a different manner this year than ever be- fore. In the hope of getting more students who were really interested, our sponsor asked for volunteers and then allowed the Senior Class to Vote on these. The staff Was composed of the follow- ing: Editor-in-Chief, Fern Newman, Assist- ant Editor, Virginia Hudson, Literary Edi- tor, .Tanet Eshelman, Art Editor, Robert Rivers, Assistant Art Editor, Berkeley Sports Editor, Robert Kauffman, Assistant Snook, Senior Write-Ups, Virginia Jacobs, Sports Editor, Maurice Sumney, Photog- raphy Editor, Robert Sarris, Assistant Photography Editor, Vllillard Brown, Busi- ness Manager, Donna Painter, Salesmen, .lane Collins, Virginia Hills, Helen Meck- lenburg, Typists, Mary Jane Carls and Dale Peters. A 4-5 .' Sv 'R -' ,fi l M. Woods, Fenner, D. Weir, L. Hoenckc, R. Beetz, 1 . ' :Q , 513-',i'f' ,' , ' fu, ' Lockwood, A. Hafer, W. Miller, A. Rhoat, M. Herch- ' f L 1' 'e I ' , . 1 berffer M. Loxnmenator F. Mxcldlestadt. u I ' , 5 0 1 9 Z ix -,fyAi- , I it L' in 4 -tid... FLIQLQ-i ' , If 'W' f Q, 3 . 0 - L 'J fi 'i ,, , , Y f I f -Pi' his P X. ' ' ' U . 4 GGSPRTNG The Junior Class presented its annual play, Spring Fever by Glen Hughes, on December 6th, 1940. The entire action took place in Mrs. Spangler's rooming house at Brookfield College. The setting is in the Spring and right around exam time when everybody is cramming in order to graduate. Mrs. Spangler is still shaken by all the explosions which come out of Ed Burns' chemistry lab. V ic Lewis, an art student, and Ed Burns, an ardent student in chem- istry, are in a dither about their mistaking Mr. Purcell as Vic's model. Howard Brant gets in a lot of trouble with Mr. and Mrs. Purcell, Professor Bean, and President Dix- on. But With the help of his girl, Anne Purcell, and l1er girl friend, Vivian George, his Aunt Maude, and Vic, and l'ld, he fin- ally passes his Zoology exam and is entitled to graduate. Last but not least, Lou Herron, a jour- nalism, student, gets her man, Ed Burns, and sets out to the commencement dance only -. h 4 d A lFlEIVlElR99 to have her plans upset by a loud explosion before they leave. The cast of characters are as follows: Howard Brant ............. Maurice Wood Vic Lewis ..... ..... D iek VVeir Ed Burns .... . . .Richard Bietz Ann Purcell .... . . .Joanne Fenner Vivian George .... . . .Louise Hoenecke liou Harron .... ......... J oan Lockwood Mrs. Spangler ...... Mary Lou Commenator Aunt Maude. . . ....... Wanda Miller .............AldonRoat Mr. Purcell. . , Mrs. Purcell ...,.. Mary Alice Hershberger Professor Bean .............. Alvia Hafer President Dixon ......... Fred Middlestat The play this year was directed by Miss Muriel Rix and Miss Marilyn Barton. The promptors were Norma Paris and Harriet Prestidge. Q Barbara Pearson fBette Reedb and Henry Aldrich QEarl VVcaverD on the carpetn before Mr. Bradley QPaul Littinanj the principal. SSWHAT On April 25, VVhat a Life was pre- sented by the Senior Class. The prineipal's office of Central High was the scene of the play, with school life as it really is, and with student Henry Aldrich leaping from the frying pan and into the fire as the play proceeded. Henry not only finds himself in trouble with Mr. Bradley, the principal, Mr. Patterson, History teacherg Miss Eggleston, session room teacher. But he's asked Bar- bara Pearson to the Spring Dance and then finds he hasn't any cash for the tickets. This makes Gertie lose her chance to win the five pound box of chocolates. y Miss Wheeler's band instruments were stolen, Henry's blamed, he 's caught cheat- ing, and Miss Eggleston comes in, in time to save George Bigelow from being hit by an ink bottle. Henry is expelled from school. His mother is broken hearted and trouble has seemed to invade the whole school. Miss Pike has trouble with her heating system. Mr. Wilson with his girl, Miss Shea, Mr. Bradley's secretary. Miss Shea has trouble finding the right Mary for Mr. Vecchitto. VVith the help of Mr. Fergerson, the band instruments are recovered. Henry is A lLlllFlE99 found to be not guilty and all ends well, with Henry taking Barbara to the Spring Dance. The play was directed by Miss Barton and Miss Rix. CAST Miss Shea-Laura Spencer. Mr. Nelson-Luther Graves. Mr. Patterson-Paul Unger. Miss Pike-Berkeley Snook. Bill-Bob Kauffman. Miss .Eggleston-Helen Mecklenberg. Miss Johnson-Edith Brown. Mr. Vicchetto-Bob Kauffman. Henry Aldrich-Earl VVeaver. Barbara Pearson-Bette Baker. Gertie-Joyce Will. Mr. Bradley--Paul Littman. Miss Wheeler-Janet Eshelman. George Bigelow--Herbert YVells. Mrs. Aldrich-Bette Reed. Mr. Ferguson-Willard Brown. Mary-Caroline Watson. Students-Ruth Molter, Elaine Froh, Mary VVagner, Houston Blanchard. The prompters were Fern Newman and Jane Collins. Sound man Carl Nighswand- er. a .J Mieronx , . gf The Choir is composed of about 65 boys and girls who have presented their musical programs to the various organizations of Sturgis throughout the past year. In February they gave the very success- ful operetta, The Mikado. The choir participated in the State Con- test at Ann Arbor around the latter part of April. They also attended the annual May Music Festival at Kalamazoo, on May 23. MTlI-lIlE MIKADO99 On February 11, 1941 the high school chorus presented the Mikado,'. It was the most difficult operetta ever attempted by our high school choruses. This musical comedy was written by Gilbert and Sullivan. N anki Poo and Yum-Yum are the lead- ing characters of this plan. To avoid mar- rying the middle-aged and unattractive Katisha, Nanki Poo has fled from the Mik- ado's court, his father's court. Disguised as a wandering minstrel , Nanki Poo meets and falls in love with Yum-Yum, but Yum-Yum is the ward of Ko-Ko and he wants to marry her himself. Nanki Poo learns from Pooh-Bah ta corrupt police officialj and from Pish-Tush, nobleman, that Ko-Ko has been made Lord High Executioner and is going to marry Yum-Yum that afternoon. Things look bright for Ko-Ko until he receives a letter from the Mikado saying that he must execute someone or give up his office. Nanki Poo, in a suicidal mood, is the solution. A bar- gain is struck. N anki Poo is to marry Yum- Yum for one month and then be executed. Thus Act I ends. Act H brings another problem to Ko- Ko. He discovers an old law states that the widow of a man executed must be buried alive. Nanki Poo decides to commit sui- cide to save Yum-Yum and to end his grief. But Ko-Ko needs someone to execute, so N anki Poo offers himself for decapitation. But Ko-Ko proves chicken-hearted and makes out an affidavit of N anki Poo-death. But the Mikado arrives and discovers they have slain the Heir-Apparent. So to save his own neck Ko-Ko confesses that Nanki Poo is not dead, but is happily married to Yum-Yum. At this news Katisha demands Ko-Ko's death. His only escape is to pro- pose to Katisha. Finally Nanki Poo has his Yum-Yum and Ko-Ko has his just reward -Katisha. The cast: The Mikado ..... .... P aul Littman N anki Poo .... ..... K alman Toth Ko-Ko ........ ..... F red McBride Pooh-Bah ..... ..... E arl Weaver Pish-Tush ..... ......... A llen Wheat Yum-Y um ..... ....... Y Virginia Hudson Peep-Bo ..... .... E dna Rose Dunwiddie Pitti-Sing ................ Virginia Jacobs Katisha ................... Joan Lockwood Attendants .... David Jacobs, Robert Kline Curtains .... ............. R obert Sarris Lights ..... ......... R obert Rivers 66lPlLAY, lFlllDlDlLlEl, PLAY99 The school orchestra has completed a very successful year although it has been somewhat hampered by the lack of violin players. Mr. Pomeroy, director of the orchestra since it was organized in ninteen-thirty-sev- en, feels certain that the string section will be much larger next year. The orchestra presented several diffi- cult pieces in a faultless fashion when it played at the Operetta. These .musicians also played before curtain time and between acts of the Junior and Senior plays. lp'um A'o-w-we,ee4aeswvewzawssss.uv2LzXam :Nami First Row: C. Marshall, R. Rcpke, J. Tectcrs, Spcarow, M. Purdy, R. Shimmel, M. Loomis, W. Sailors J. Reimann R. Knox D. Caffe. 1 9 9 I b Second Row: A. Hater, D. Mast, J. Yancey E. Schmidt, King, T. Makycs, R. Kauffman, J. Fenner, C. Watson, M. Carls, A. Wheat, V. Bartoid Third Row: E. Yoder, P. Wheat, R. Collins, li. Lash, V. Howk, T. lVIikolatcher, L. Nlcisling, J. Smiley, E. Frame. Fourth Row: Bucholtz, D. Warner, D. VVQ-ir, R. Srhcetz, Sowers, D. Coohon, E. Hafer, F. Purdv, M. Whitsel W. Walters, I. Lockwood L. Kccsler. . 3 . 9 Fifth Row: V. Wittenburg, B. Loetz, W. Wallace, P. Barnell, L. Burmcister, L, Bothamly, J. Gosling, R. Bryie, R. Grunert, K. Lzincaster, D. Kane, M. Dresser, D. Froh, K. Painter, N. Petschulat, E. Linder. . WAND Tl-lllE BAND PLAYED UNM YVhen Mr. WVheat first came to Sturgis High School in 1930 to be band director he found 14 members to direct. Since that time he has built the band into a 60 piece Senior High band and 35 piece Junior High band. During these years the band has had the distinction of being the first class B band to Win 3 consecutive 1st divisions in march- ing. It also has climbed from last division in 1933 to Qnd division in 1940. It has trav- eled far enough to go around the World once. This year the band Went to Kalamazoo for a district contest on March 29 and to a state contest in East Lansing on April 18 and 19. This summer approximately 20 members will participate in the Ann Arbor Clinic Band for 3 Weeks. Each of these members has a part of his expenses paid by the Band Mothers' Club. In 1940 a merit system Was started. Each student Who has played for one year and has practised the required amount and attended all rehearsals and public appear- CContinued on Page 735 SWING BAND First Row: D. Coohon, D. Wier, T. Makyes, R. Knox. Smiley, A. Wheat. Second Row: Fenner, V. Bartold, W. VV:ilters, R. Kauffman, E. Yoder. VCOJlliClE Ulf? Tll-lllE lP'lE0lPlLlEI The students marveled at the ease and speed with which Pierce Knox, blind Xylo- phonist, played his instrument. A demon- stration Was given of the use of the braille system in both Writing and reading. In the musical line was the performance of Giovanni Sperandeo, crippled singer and native of Sicily. Though he lost both hands in an accident in this country, he learned to live successfully Without them, becoming a painter as Well as a singer. Some of his paintings Were shown at this assembly. The annual Christmas Broadcast by the entire student body Was also held as schedul- ed, with the band and choir leading the rest of the students in the Vocal and musical selections. Along the entertainment line Were the Arnold's Barnyard Frolics in which com- mon farm animals performed With much ease. The Great lleaney, world famous ma- gician, exhibited a few of his many tricks with the students leaving the assembly in great amazement. His tricks with cards were especially well done. On the humorous side of the activities were several assemblies by student clubs. The Girl Reserves Assembly gave humorous and true to life happenings in the Smokey Lantern. Demonstrations on Liquid Air and the use of the Lie Detector Were of great inter- est to student scientists. Addresses by a representative of the U. S. Secret Service Treasury Department on money and counterfeit money proved in- teresting as Well as educational, Salom Rizk, native of Syria, on conditions in his country as compared to those in our country made us THIN Kg and an address by Roger li. Richards on tuberculosis giving the plan of combat also proved educational. Mr. Pomeroy leads the group-sing- ing during our Christmas program. Sl H. Wells, E. Weaver, A. Rout, L. Spencer, M. Bell. S lp lE A K ll-E R S The Sturgis debaters, although they lost their former coach, Mr. Bainter, came through with much success under the coach- ing of Mr. Robert Starring. After both teams were defeated in the first series of the Twin Valley Conference by Albion and Hillsdale, they were still able to participate in the second series and came through with Hflying colors: the Sturgis affirmative defeating Lakeview, and the Sturgis negative defeating Coldwater. These two victories entitled one of the Sturgis teams to compete in the third combat. Draws were made and the coach drew the Marshall affirmative. By a trick case Marshall won and the Sturgis negative team came home with third place for the entire squad. The negative team was composed of Aldon Boat, Earl Weaver and Herbert VVells, respectively, the affirmative team,, of Laura Spencer, Murielle Bell and Paul Ilittman, respectively. Murielle Bell and Earl lVeaver made their speaking debuts as seniors. Debating, however, was not the only forensic activity in which Sturgis speakers participated. For the last four or five years we have been represented in declama- tion, exteinpore speaking, and oratory. This year the local spech contest was held in the Alumni Room on March 27, with Allan Loeffler and Harold Bowdish as judges. ln the first division, oratorical dec- lamation, Ruth Stratton was declared the winner with her Martyrdom of Joan D7Arc.,' In the extempore speaking divi- sion, Aldon Boat spoke on The Defense of America and Stripes, winning in his sec- tion. Gn the subject, Donlt Be A Pessi- mist, Herbert VVells was selected by the judges as Sturgis representative in Oratory. lnstituted this year in the State Fore- nsic League was a new speaking field, dra- matic declamation. As the first from Stur- gis to compete in this contest, Laura Spencer was elected Trojan representative at Cold- water. lllach of our speakers gave superior demonstrations at the Sub-District Contest, and were awarded satisfactory ratings. Several freshmen this year have also shown their talent in the art of argumenta- tion, and its believed that Sturgis's chance of participating in the State Series in the 1514-1-42 season is good. UlRGANllZATll NS A demggrqgy allows for explorationg We are encouraged in our lioliliiesg we are eneouraged to organize in groups to follow the benl of our own niinds. The lienefits derived froni our associations Witli these groups are recreational as Well as educational and religious. V70 learn to associate ivitll eaeli other on equal terms-We learn tlie art of living as true Americans. The right to pursue happiness in our own wav, and the right to peacefully assemble, are dear to the liearf of every American. Right: rehearses the G.A.A. girls in a sailors' horn pipe. Below: Science Club mem- bers explore the art of pho- tography. Miss Vander Roest ss SENIOR GIRL RESERVES FIRST ROW: Baker, Selnnidt, Gage, Walters, Hills, Painter, Watson, Souer- wine, Reed. SECOND ROW: Paris, Froh, Chestnut, Large, Hcrshbcrgcr, King, Spencer, VVcaver, Newman. 'THIRD Row: lVIcKinstry, Kelly, Ja- cobs, Hudson, Lockwood, Dunwiddie, Fenner, Coohon, Mecklenburg. FOURTH Row: Fritz, Main, Dresser, Jorn, Namcy, Collins, Nlceklenburg, Bell. Senior Girl Reserves f.. J,.G,R The Girl Reserves organization is a branch of the National Young lVomen's Christian Association. It aims to teach the principles of christianity and higher living. In the past year the group has been prominent both in school and club activities. It sponsored a very clever assembly, show- ing the actions of the students at the local Kandle Lite Klub, and also held their an- nual dance with the girls paying the bill. The club helped the welfare by making dolls and animals for the Christmas party where the best was chosen and its maker given a prize. The sponsor of the club is Miss Frances Stratton. Officers are: President, Betty Reed, Vice President, Laura Spencer, Sec- retary, Patricia Sowerwine, Treasurer, Josephine Schmidt, Reporter, Fern New- man. U,llll'i1llOlF llllq CSCTVGS Early in the fall we were initiated with a very beautiful ceremony at which the soft glow of candles cast flickering shadows over a very solemn gathering. But heavenly terrors-after the candles were out, the senior club presented each one of us with a charming coiffure, the most new and unique trends in make-up, and dress styles. After being fixed so that our best friends wouldn't recognize us, we were taken down- town and treated to cokes . After such an initiation, we were ready for anything, so we combined with the Senior Girl Reserves in giving an informal dance in the alumni room. Miss Barton is the club sponsor, and the officers are: President, Lois Vfalkerg Vice- President J can Large, Treasurer, Beverly llossie. j UN IOR GIRL RESERVES Fuzs'1' Row: Painter, Babb, Hell, Keeslar, Kilbury, Hamilton, Large, llossie, Squires, Walker, Sewers. SICCONIJ Row: Lewis, Houser, Gage, Schultz, Combs, Hamilton, Keagle, Kruger, Cromer, Seager, Watson, Strat- ton. 'INIIIRIJ Row: Allen, Everheart, Ely, Holsinger, Ulmer, Pickles, lVIeBritle, Rhoades, Hafer, Davis, Stratton. FOURTII Row: Krunnn, Meisling, Bear, Keeslar, Long, McRricle, lVliko- lateher, Roberts, Reynolds, Dresser, llenclerson. 54 f.-aeeew-wa-as 1. ... , .J s -,ggi :,:.rei:-mss.,.s1:aassaa1.s,srfe1f-1 fmsiaiaff-M My---M SCIENCE CLUB First Row: D. Nugent, M. Mann, J. Will, Eshclinan, A. Chestnut, A. Wheat, D. Coohon, B. Kauffman. Second Row: C. Nighswander, F. Middclstadt, M. Sumney, A. Nzuncy, B. Reed, F. Newman, B. Snool-2. Third Row: P. Main, R. Rivers, W. Brown, I. Collins, M. Dresser, H. Wells. Fourth Row: R. Collins, Slack, A. Rout, D. Mast, D. Walton, E. Weaver, Mr. Powell, sponsor. HEALTH Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! These were the sounds issuing from the throats of the five new members of the t'Crerm Chasers they were initiated with CASTOR OIL! After three minute speeches given by each girl, they were duly refreshed by a table- spoonful of castor oil. Then with squeels of laughter, they walked a dozen steps with a raw egg balanced on their heads. But the most fun came when they had to clean up the eggs. Then, with their hearty appetites wanning, the old members took them to Jay's for refreshments. Some of our more memorable activities have been a Halloween dance, a Christmas party, and a roller skating party. Cn February 3, 1941, new officers were installed by the impressive Candlelight Service. The new officers for M are: President, Norma Adams, Vice-President, Bette Jorn, Secretary, Mary Hudson, Treasurer, Ruth Tappero. TNVESTHGATTCN The Sturgis High School Science Club has 32 members this year. Around 20 mem- bers were taken into the club the night of formal initiation. The meetings are held on the last Tues- day of cvery month and everyone learns about something they never knew about before. Still the little mierobe hunters can con- sume lots of food. Potluck dinners have been enjoyed by everyone in the club this year. The club has been divided up into several divisions: photography, astronomy, etc. Nach group gives reports at the gen- eral meetings. The officers of the club are: President, Richard Collins, Vice President, Doris Coo- hon, Treasurer, Jayne Collins, Secretary, Alice Namey. The club sponsor is Mr. Powell. ' x r ' F' U WW HEALTH CLUB First Row: V. Bupp, F. Bashorc, M. Hudson, N. Adams. Second Row: B. Jorn, R. Tappcro, D. Millcr, P. Scupholnl, M. Hahn, J. Sicg. 55 F. F. A. CLUB FIRST Row: Eicholtz, Miller, Den- nison, Parker, Schragg. SECOND ROW: Mitchel, Schragg, Clark, Frays, Brothers. THIRD ROW: Vanek, Ycsh, Winkle- pleck, Fair, Lower. FOURTH ROW: Borgert, Ware, Kukl, Frohriep, Abhema. .AGRTCLNXV RF Future Farmers of America is an or- ganization of the boys who take Vocational Agriculture. XVe hold our meetings every other VVed- nesday during the fifth hour. Every second Tuesday of each month we hold our night meetings in the agriculture room. XVe sent Donald Eieholtz, the F.F.A. treasurer, to the National Convention at Kansas City. The group also went to the International Livestock Show at Chicago for one day. The students and parents en- joyed the parent-and-son banquet on Friday, March 21. YVe are also planning to attend the Future Farmers' VVeek for two days. The officers of the F.F.A. are: Presi- dent, Ed Schragg, Vice-President, Clair Lowerg Secretary, Maurice Yeshg Treasur- er, Don Richoltz, Reporter, Bob Scllraggg Advisor, Mr. Grim. b INTERIOR Last fall the rural students met and organized a. club. The following officers were elected: President, Mary Wagiierg Vice-President, Charles Brown, Secretary, Carol .lean Yunker, Treasurer, Beverly Fennell. The only requirement for joining the club is that you he a rural student, and its aim is primarily social. One party was given January 21, at the Mintdale fl0ll'1IY111l1llY House. The party was well attended and most of the evening was spent playing lively games after which hot dogs and cocoa were served. The rural students have the privilege of using the 'Home Economics Room, the Agri- cultural Room, and the gym during the noon hour. Mr. Grim is club sponsor. RURAL STUDENTS First Row: D. DeOliver, R. Schragg, B. Fennell, V. Fair, R. Carls, V. Hap- pel, L. Hrclina. l Second Row: D. Royer, M. Wagner, l K. Plattner, V. Schragg, R. Miller, D. Eicholtz. Third Row: VV. King, B. Meert, K. Brothers, B. Williams, B. Caldwell, R. Large. Fourth Row: E. Vogel, Case, F. Borgert, C. Ware, H. Frohreip, Frays, R. Parker. 56 fr-swivel' 'f ' Lf sw- : ' V ' f , .cg-:ff ,ffvrii-AvlPa.ww'2.:: . -' i3l.:C.3fi , COMMERCIAL CLUB FIRST Row: Krueger, Baker, Painter, Eshelman, Newman, Hershberger. SECOND Row: Rogers, Froh, Rhoads, Gage, Sturgis, Large, Prestidge, Ja- cobs, Sutton, VanZile, Brown. TI'lIRlJ ROW: Morse, Miss Sund- strom, Hubner, Sweet, Sheeler, Steinke, Gerardo, M. Sumney. MMlERCClE The activities of the Commercial Club this year were many and varied. VVe start- ed out under the able sponsorship of Miss Sundstrom and Mr. DeHaven. Our first party of the year was a big Christmas party. A pot-luck dinner was served, and afterwards, we proved our mental ability by playing games requiring a great deal of thought. There was also a gift exchange which sent everybody home happy. The biggest event of the year took place in the spring, when we invited all of the old grads back for a big banquet. Some business men of Sturgis came in and presented their View of the require- ments for office positions at one of cpm meetings. , - . .. -it .' 1' lli Pluribus Ummm Fox nobiseum tpeace be with us.j This reversal of the old saying HPOX nobis- cum Cpeace be with youj, might be appro- priate after the very hilarious initiation of the new members of the Latin Club last October. ldvergreen boughs, red and green dee- orations, and a lighted Christmas tree in the alumni room helped to give everyone the Christmas Spirit. Later games were played and gifts and VVhite Elephants were exchanged before retiring to the kitch- en for refreshments which consisted of hot dogs, hot chocolate, candy canes, and ice- cream cones. The Latin Club plans to give an op- portunity for social get-to-gether for all students taking Latin. It meets once a month and is sponsored by Miss Muriel Rix. Our officers tlns year were: Fern Newman Janet I Vice- Donna Painter, Treasurer, The club officers are: VVava Jean Large, President, Robert Scheetz, Vice- President, Lois VValker, Secretary, Ellen , Treasurer, Dale Smith, Reporter. 7 President, Suds ' ' Sumnev LATIN CLUB First Row: B. Bell, bl. Crain, D. Smith, B. Hossie, E. Linder, P. Bubb. Second Row: D. Loomis, T. Makyes, bl. Krueger, D. Rawles, D. Nugent. Third Row: G. Blasius, B. Douglas, W. King, S. Seger, A. Henderson, D. Long. Fourth Row: C. Arver, R. Seheetz, K. Lancaster, B. Deagen, K. Brothers. 57 G.. A. A.. The G. A. A. is an active club that pre- sents one big event every season. In the fall we started out with the Penny Oar- nival which has proven to be a huge sue- eess in the last two years. Some of the high- lights of this were: the side show, fortune telling, telegrams, and a jitter-bug contest. The faculty members made up a complete police force, including a judge. The main winter activity was a Valen- tine Dance given at the Elks' Temple. The Sweetheart Dance had heart decorations with an 8 piece orchestra from Kalamazoo. At the close of the year a Spring Ban- quet was held. At this time rewards for tl1e year were given out and the officers for tl1e coming year were introduced. Miss Vander Boest is our sponsor. The officers are: President, Ruth Mol- terg Vice-President, Bertha Sweet, Secre- tary, Dorothy Nugent, Treasurer, Pat Kell- er, Point Recorder, Mary Lou C mmenator. ffffi..-, Alf ,ea M7 , 151475 First Row: R. Parker, D. Krueger, F. Mirldelstadt, R. Kelso, R. Kauff- lllllll, Crain. Second Row: D. Fritz, R. Sarris, C. lVIarshall, R. Bryie, E. Wezrver, Yancey. Third Row: R. Bictz, Howk, F. Meliride, F. Jorn, L. Borhaxnly, M. Kruger, E. Schmidt. 58 G A A FIRST Row: Purely, Ankney, Keagle, New- man, Bupp, Wheeler, Light. SECOND Row: Daubcr, McBride, Ilill, Adzuns, Bashore, Miller, Rhoads, Keeslar, Souer- wine. TI-IIRD Row: Crosbie, Mick, Baer, Ely, Al- len, Bell, Nugent, McBride, Linder, Fenner, Hecht. FOURTII Row: DeOliver, Baker, Cramer, Connncnator, Gerardo, Keeslar, Long, Seeley, Jorn, Monroe, Nleeklenburg. FIFTH Row: Sweet, Sehuler, Kuenzel, Main, Paris, Fritz, Lockwood, Roberts, VanZile, Tap- pero, Keller, Walters. ll-llll-'Y The lli-Y organization in our sehool to- tals about 30 nieinbers. The club holds nicot- ings once each month in the alumni room of the high school. New members were initiated in the fall, and following this ceremony, the boys made plans for sending several of their members to the older Boy's Conference and to the State Hi-Y training camp. By operating the cloak room during the basketball season, the club added to its fin- ancial standing. The boys were very active in promoting Go to Church Sunday and they closed their social season with a stag hunt and roast at Camp Fort Hill. The officers for the year 1940-41 were: Fred McBride, President, Jim Freeland, Vice President, Fred Middlestadt, Secre- tary-Treasurer, Martin Bostetter, Chaplain. 4 4 fer the students Letter Sports ............ page 60 I11tr'amu1-als Sports ....... page 70 lE ll S Development of leadership and cooperation, development of a sound mind in a strong body-these are the aims of our athletic department. Vile don't have to he stars to enjoy athletics at S. H. S. Every boy and girl has the opportunity to he active in some sport. The spirit of athletic competition, especially at Sturgis High School, is truly democratic. Below: Mitchell and Kauffman smash off-tackle. -lorn carrying the hall, CF,ZlSf Lnnsingj Left: Porky, Kreider, :incl Sucls looking for a potential hit. Right: Adrian and Sturgis hover like hawks around the ball. 60 SRC- rs AVVAR-ns BA SEBALL- . WIARSITY ' ' S ' ' Keith Steffee, Eugene Kolasa, Eugene Hagen, Kenneth Parker, Albert Arklie, Joe Dobberteen, Ralph Commenator, George Allen, VValter Beckwith, Dale Griffith, Maurice Sumney, Lloyd Kried- er, Harold Pierucki, Arthur Renner. MANAGER,S AWARDS Don Picker, Joe Bogart. RESERVE ' ' S George Petschulat, VVallace Mingus, Lee Post, Robert VVeirick, Edmond Schragg, Robert Kelso, Houston Blanchard, Lynn Haskins, Myles Kruger, George Ecker, Alvin Mitchell. SERVICE MONOGRAMS 1940 Frank Borgert, Harold Magnus, Louis VVolVerton, Donald Eicholtz, Micheal Lawniczak, Bernard McLaughlin, Ralph Parker, Marvin Eldridge, Fred J orn, William Post, Victor Schragg. FOOTBALL- W7ARSITY S Charles Ware, Jim Blossom, Bob Kauffman, Lloyd Krieder, Edmond Schragg, Bob Kelso, Harold Pierucki, Houston Blanchard, Myles Kruger, Dale Griffith, Luther Graves, Alvin Mitchell, Arthur Renner, George Ecker, Leo Bothamly, Frank Borgert, Richard Bryie, Carl Schurtz. VARSITY RESERVE ' ' S ' ' Virgil Bartold, Jim Houck, Richard Large, George Petschulat, Vernon Reeg, Frank Ecker, Louis Wolverton, Hans Loetz, Harold Hudson, Charles Mar- shall, Kalmon Toth, Victor Schragg, Bill Deagen, Fred Jorn, Arthur DeFord. SERVICE MONOG1iAM 19S40 Bernard McLaughlin, Harold Magnus, Dillon Fritz, Richard Beitz, Robert Palmer, Orson Poley, Bernard Kuhl, Francis Purdy, Donald Kane, Richard Clark, Bill Post, Newton Taylor, Charles Haack, Bill Douglas, Frank V anek, Richard Davidson, Charles Brown, Richard Newman, Paul Fair, Joe Bo- gart, Leonard Miller, Arthur Reeg, Clarence Urick, Ray Kruger, VVayne Sailors, N ubert Petschulat, Keith Goss, Phin Wheat, Richard Repke, Jim Reed, Robert Linder, Norman Vincent, Don Snook, George Blasius. MANAGERS Phil Rhodes, George Allen, Charles Arver. BASKETBALL- VARSITY S G. Allen, C. Ware, J. Blossom, L. Kried- er, H. Pierucki, D. Griffith, R. Kelso, A. Renner, A. Mitchell, M. Wood, W. Mingus. VARSITY RESERVE ' ' S ' ' R. Leestma, G. Petschulat, C. Schurtz, H. Hudson, C. Shirley, F. J orn, V . Wliit- tenberg, J . Crain, C. Arver, C. Haack, YV. Deagen, W. Post, J. Bogart. SERVICE MONOGRAM L. Burmeister, N. Petschulat. MANAGERS YV. Douglas, L. Wolverton, J. Kline. TEN NIS- X7ARSITY S Roger Scheetz, John Stoeckle, Bob Kauffman. VARSITY RESERVE S Virgil Bartold, Richard Leestma, James Blossom, Fred Middlestadt, Robert Riv- ers, William Deagen. WRESTLING- Q MINOR SPORT AWARD E. Schragg, A. Moss, H. Loetz, R. Clark, V. Schragg, B. McLaughlin, R. Palmer, P. Rhoads, V. Reeg, K. Goss, F. Ecker, F. Purdy, R. Large, G. Blasius. First Row: M. Sulnney, A. Arklie, H. Pic-rurki, F. Hagen, A. Renner, W. Beckwith, G. Allen, E. Kolosa. Second Row: Coach lVliller, D. Griffith, L. Kriecler, K. Parker, Dohbertccn, R. Kelso, R. Cmnmenator, L. Post. Bat boys: D. Picker, I. Bogart lPlllLlL HANDLERS 1Vinning' five of seven games, the Stur- gis High School Trojans ended up in second place in the Twin Valley Conference race. Sturgis led the conference with four viotories and no defeats until Hillsdale and Albion scored triumphs 5 to 3 and 4 to 3 respectively. Constantine, Marshall, and Kalamazoo Central then fell victims to the Trojans. Dale Griffith, first base, George Allen, second base, Lloyd Krieder, short stop, and Maurice Sumney, third base, handled the infield assignments during the entire sea- son. Art Renner held down the catching post and Eugene llagen, Eugene Kolasa, and Harold Pierucki played in the outfield. Keith Steffee was the star pitcher and Kenneth Parker, Albert Arklie, and lValter Beckwith shared pitching' duties With hini. SEASON'S RECORD :fHillsdale ....... .... . . . . . fColdWater . . . . . . .7 fMarshall ... . . . . .4 5ColdWater .... . . .9 Constantine .... ..... 6 fHillsdale ..... ..... 3 :tfAlbion ....... .... . 3 Constantine .... . . ..... 5 l:Marshall .................. 4 Kalamazoo Central . . . . . .2 44 :'1TWin Valley Conference games. T-V STANDINGS Ilillsdale Sturgis . . . .... 5 2 Marshall... . . . .4 4 Albion ..... ..... 2 . Coldwater . . . ..... 1 7 VVon Lost Pct. 7 1 87 Sturgis Opp. 1 0 O 3 0 5 5 4 1 0 1 5 7 5 714 .500 286 125 ' V . F wi, i EJ First Row: R. Bryie, G. Petseliulat, A. lVIitrhell, L. Krieder, C. Schurtz, E. Schragg, B. X, Kauffman, D. Griffith. . up .lqjyx Second Royv: B. Kelso, J. llourk, L. liotlizunly, Blossom, M. Kruger, H. Blanehard, pm-J rr..-Vgf'xJ. mold. v, gf -' i N .X V ljf 'hird Row:.L. Graves, A. Delford, G. Esker, A. Runner, lf. -loru, H.'Pierucki. if-x J ' ' X f w J V -3 ' X 1 gf llP'llGSlKllN HEROES i N ' i The season of 1940 was not such a successful year as tl1e preceding year of '39 in the sense of gaines Won, but the first two games against St. Augustine and Do- Wagiac were the Trojan's first games in which the inexperienced players had played, and Sturgis was the Hunderdog. Through- out tl1e rest of the season tl1e Trojans lost two close ones to East Lansing and Albion, Zllld much credit should be given to each and every player for the team coming out as Well as it did against great odds. The Albion game was the best and the hardest fought battle of the year. The Tro- jans held the game at a 0 to 0 score until the last period when Kabel, the spark plug of the Albion team, plunged across the double stripes in his third attempt at the Trojans' Wall. The place kick by Kalielwas good and the game ended 7 to 0. This was really the hardest battle Albion had during their season. The last game was an aerial assault by Coldwater that ended in Vain for them. The Trojans held them and came out a Winner, 7 to 6. Next year's possibilities look good be- cause of more experienced men at all sta- tions. VA RSIT Y SEASONS' RECORD . St. Augustine ....... 19 Sturgis ...... 7 Dowagiae .... . . .32 Sturgis ...... 12 Adrian ....... . . .13 Sturgis ...... 20 Nast Lansing . . . . . 6 Sturgis. . . . . . 0 Marshall .... .. 2 Sturgis ...... 19 Albion ....... 7 Sturgis ..... . 0 Three Rivers ...... 14 Sturgis ...... 7 Uoldwater . . . . . 6 Sturgis. . . . . . 7 Total ......... 99 Total .... 65 TVVIN VA liilq lil Y CON l+'l11R.ENOE l+'liNAli STANDINGS Team VVon Lost Pet. Albion ...... . . .5 0 1.000 Sturgis ...... . . .3 2 .600 l'last lyansing . . . . .Il 2 .600 Marshall .'. . . . .2 2 .500 Adrian . . . . . .1 3 .250 Coldwater . .... 0 5 .000 Woii Lost Pet. Sturgis .... .... 3 3 5 .375 Opponents ................ 5 3 .625 SPEOIAL HONORS Oharles Vllare was chosen as all-eon- ference captain and Art Renner Was also on the all-conference 1st team. ,Bob Kelso and llouston 'Blanchard Were placed on the 2nd team. First Row: G. Allen, A. Rcnncr, C. Ware, M. Woods, H. Picrucki, Blossom Second Row: B. Kelso, L. Kricdcr, W. Mingus, A. Nlitchcll, D. Griffith. BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS Establishing new records as the season progressed, the Sturgis Trojans won the Twin Valley Conference Championship, be- came district and regional champs and bat- tled through to the state finals. This year Sturgis became the first team to win all ten games in the Twin Valley Circuit. Coach Bob Miller's quintet was victori- ous 18 times in 20 games, losing only to Three Rivers 31 to 27 and the St. Theresa of Detroit 34 to 30 in the state finals. Undoubtedly the best game of the sea- son was between Goshen and Sturgis in which the Trojans emerged with a 26-18 triumph. Goshen, a strong, fast, aggressive team, invaded the local court with a record of 11 victories and no defeats. They had previously beaten some of the best teams in northern Indiana including South Bend and Elkhart quintets. Sturgis was determined to halt the Red- skins' winning streak and a hard-fought, defensive game accomplished this feat. In the closing minutes of play with the score 17-16 favoring Sturgis, Allen, Blossom, YVood, Pierucki, and Mitchell scored to give the Trojans a 26-18 victory. TXVIN V ALLEY CONFERENCE STANDINGS Won Lost Pct. Sturgis . . . . . .10 0 1.000 Coldwater . . . . . . 6 4 .600 Marshall . . . . . . 6 4 .600 Albion .... . . . 4 6 .400 llillsdale ... ... 2 8 .200 Adrian . . . . . . 2 8 .200 SEASONS ' RECORD Sturgis. ..... 42 Sturgis ...... 32 Sturgis ...... 27 Sturgis ...,.. 54 Sturgis ...... 26 Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis 49 ......40 43 ......n 44 76 51 43 Sturgis ...... 44 21 H EGIONAL Sturgis ...... 30 Sturgis ...... 34 Sturgis f ......40 St. Augustine ...... Marshall .......... Three Rivers ...... Hillsdale .... ..... Goshen . . . . . . . Adrian . . Coldwater . . . . . . .. Three Rivers ...... Albion ...... ..... Marshall .. llillsdale .. Adrian .... ..... Coldwater . . . . . . . . Albion ............ TOURNAMENT SCORES Buchanan ........ . Niles ......... South Haven ...... STATE TOURNAMENT SCORES QITARTER-FINALS Sturgis ...... 36 G. R. Christian ..... 22 SEMI-FINALS Sturgis ...... 36 Mt. Pleasant ....... 15 STATE FINALS Sturffis ...... 30 Detroit St. Theresa 34 CJ Special Honors George Allen became the first Sturgis Iligh School basketball player to be chosen on the All-State team. In addition to his selection on the mythical team, Allen led the Twin Valley in scoring with 100 points and was elected captain of the All-Twin Valley team. lle was also a member of the All-Southwestern team along with Charles Wlare. Art Renner, Jim Blossom, and Charles Ware were chosen on the Twin Valley Con- ference team. TENNIS First Row: B. Kauffman, Vogt, Recd, F. Mimldclstailt. Second Row: W. Dcagcn, R. Rivers, R. Lccstma, R. Blossom, Coach G. Schilz. lRAQlUlEITlElElRS The tennis squad of 1940 was a little weak on outstanding men but ended with a little better than average season. The pos- sibilities for a tennis squad are very great in that only two seniors graduated and they were not in the number one spots. lt is also hoped that there can be a regular Twin Val- ley Conference such as the other major sports have and still have the Twin-Valley Tournament and Regional Tournament as usual. Coach Gorden Seliilz first began his tennis team with 5 or 6 boys to pick from, but now there are between 10 and 15 boys. If the records increase under Coach Schilz' guidance as they have been, Sturgis is going to have a tennis team to be very proud of in the next few years. Sl1lASON'S Coldwater ..... .... Kalamazoo Central . . . llowc School lflllchart .. Dowagiac . . . . . . Three Rivers . . . . . llillsdalc . Coldwater . . . . . State lligh . .. ... Marshall .... . . . Three Rivers . . . . . R 5 6 9 :J 4 5 1 2 4 G 1 2 lC CORD Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis First Row: R. Kruger, A. Rccg, F. Purdy, George Blasius. Second Row: R. Large, F. Eckcr, V. Schragg, V. Reeg, E. Schragg, K. Goss. Third Row: N. Vincent, R. Palmer, B. lVIcLauchlin, A. Moss, R. Clark, H. Loctz, P. Rhoads. 1 -- iAyff , , l ' Zh Wfyf --JV fbi' fa 7' , H f n .. ,Q . Y f 7 .f .I .21 fx 'J' 'I L GlRAlPlPlLlElRS The wrestling team of 1941 had a larger turnout than ever before and most of the boys finished the year. Sixteen boys fin- ished the year with all but R. Kruger and A. Reeg receiving awards. These two boys will be expected to put out more in the coming ing years. One the date of January 31, the Sturgis High School wrestling team went to Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills for a match. This was the most successful match with two firsts, a second, and a fourth place rating. In the 122 pound class, R. Large won first place. In the 137 pound class, F. Ecker won first place. In the 130 pound class, F. Purdy won second place. In the 149 pound class, V. Schragg won fourth place. The next match was the state meet 011 March Sth with about two-thirds of the boys, either being beaten by the champs or the runner ups of their respective classes. Next was the match with Ottawa Hills, Grand Rapids, on Intramural Night. The team did a good job even with the disadvant- age of not having the experience and facili- ties as did Ottawa Hills. We are expecting a good turn out next year and if the wrestling team progresses as much as it has in the last year, we- Sturgis High School-are going to have a wrestling team to be proud of. Much thanks and credit should be given to Ooach Paul Krueger for the way he stood by the boys and cheered them up after a tiresome defeat. Witli Mr. Krueger back next year and many experienced boys, we are looking forward to an exceptionally good vear. Y Reserves Football Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Total. RESERVE FOOTBALL First Row: V. Reeg, V. Sclwugg, L. Wolverton, W. Post, Bogart, H. Loctz, D. Fritz, B. Douglas. Second Row: R. Bictz, C. Marshall, K. Toth, N. Walton, B. Dczxgcn, B. lVlcL:1uchlin, D. Clark, L. lVIillCr, N. Taylor. Purdy, C. Hanck, H. Hudson, C. Brown. Midget Football SEASONS ' RECORD Third Row: F. Eckcr, R. Large, F. SEASONS' Rnoono ' wlqitalglne V Q Sturgis ...... 14 Wliite Pigeon B no iffeon ....Lr Q, ,UI-1 .- -0. . . . . . o 1151-Onsou Si? . . . . . . . .32 bunch' ' ' ' ' ' 0 Wim Plbeon . . . . . 0 WVl1ito Pigeon V. . . .47 - H . . . . .19 Three Rivers R. . . .13 Total- - - ' - -H 101531 - - ColdWaterli.......0 Total... ......145 MIDGET FOOTBALL First Row: A. Reeg, P. Wheat, Recd, R. Kruger, F. Vanek, W. Sailors, B. Kuhl, K. Goss. Second Row: N. Vincent, M. Snook, R. Davidson, P. Fair, N. Pctschulat, R. Repkc, R. Newman, G. Blasius. R '76 .! 41-' K , .fl - I. .-'- ji lr , . RESERVE BASKETBALL First Row: C. Schurtz, R. Lecstina, W. Post, B. Dczigcn, V. Wittenberg, Borgert, G. Petscliulat, C. Shirley. Second Row: B. Douglas, nigr., C. Arvcr, L. VVolvcrton, nmnager. Reserve Basketball Sturgis ...... Sturgis ...... Sturgis Sturgis D o Sturgis Sturgis Sturfri s C 1 Sturgis Sturffis C n Sturgis D o Sturgis St. Augustine Marshall . . . Three Rivers Hillsdale . . . Goshen . . . Adrian .... Coldwater .. Three Rivers Albion ..... Marshall . . llillsdale .. First Row: L. Wolverton, V. Selirzwfr R, Second Row: R. Parker, Borgert, M. K1 -T. Crain, H. Hudson, C. Haaek, N. Petscliulut, Sturgis ...... 27 Adrian .... . . .31 Sturgis ...... 331 Coldwater . . . . .15 Sturgis. . . . .253 Albion ........... .18 Reserve Baseball Sturgis Opp. lVhite Pigeon V. . . .... 1.0 llowe School V. . . ..... 0 8 lllhite Pigeon V. . . ....... 2 9 VVon Lost Pet. Sturgis Reserve . . . .... 1 2 .2333 Opponents ..... .... 2 1 .666 BASEBALL Newman, N. Eldridge, D. Eiclioltz, E. Stevens, 'uger, B. lVIeLz1uelilin, A. Mitchell, G. Pctsehulzit, Third Row: M. Lawniezzik, E. Seliragg, VV. Mingus, F. Jorn, G. Ecker, B. Post. Above: Palmer and Rhoads tie into each other. Below: Junior high boys have aileggy game of tlhinese socker. n Orange shirt drops one in the bucket during Hrace horse basketball. BUY 9 HNTRAMURALS Ninety percent or more of all boys in grade school and high school participated either in soine school sport or in intrainurals during the year. In the spring intralnural program over 140 boys composed eight softball teams. The captains were M. Lawniczak, Michigan, R. Leestlna, Indiana, J. Blossom, Ohio State, V. Reeg, Iowa, P. Kraushaar, Min- nesota, A. Moss, VVisconsing and R. Kauff- nian, Purdue. Horseshoe pitchingand tennis were also part of the spring intralnurals. There is a possibility that pass and touch football will be replaced by speedball, a newly developed sport which consists of a conibination of football, basketball, and soc- cer. Boys playing intraniural sports next fall will get a chance to Vote upon which sport they prefer to play. The highlight for the year was the In- traniural Night program. Two nights in the spring were set aside for the finalists in all sports. This prograni attracted larg'e crowds. Ping Pong--The Senior lligh Chain- pionship was won by llouston Blanchard over Don .lllicholts in a sizzling three gilllllj n1atcl1. All three g'2l1I19S were close, with both players ahnost evenly Inatched. In the Junior lligh class Rogers VVells won from Norman Stevens, two out of three. Seventy-eight boys from Senior lligh and fifty-six from Junior High took part in the tournanient. ' Volleyball-One hundred and two boys, making 12 teams, participated in volleyball. iU.C.L.A. won the crown from Pittsburg by a score of 20-18 in an overtime period. James l'ilOSSOI11 was the captain of the winners and George lllcker of the losers. 70 BUY 9 INTRAMURALS Twenty-One-In this contest it was hard to become a finalist because of the number of boys participating. One hundred and thirty-eight Senior High boys and one hundred and two Junior High boys signed up for the tournament. In Senior High, Paul Barnell beat Jim Feed by a score of 23-21 and 27-25. In Junior High, IV. Mowry beat T. Taber 21-17 and 23-21 to annex the crown. Free-Throw--This contest was similar in competition to Twenty-One. The Senior High championship Was Won by Bob Kauff- man over Maurice Snook by a score of 16-13 out of a possible 25. The Junior High crown was won by Bill Mowry. He defeated N. Stevens, making 16 out of 25 tries, to Ster- en's 9 out of 25. Une hundred and forty- six boys in Senior High and one hundred Zllld two boys from Junior High participated in this tournament. Basketball-In Glass A forty-eight boys participated. Michigan, captained by Lynn Haskins, Won the first half. Indiana, cap- tained by Maurice Sumney, Won the second half. In the play-off, Michigan squeezed out Indiana by a margin of 3 points, win- ning 28 to 25. In Class B forty-seven boys took part. Michigan State annexed the HB crown. State was eaptained by T. Tober, and Santa Clara by B. Mowry. The added attraction for the Intramural Night program was a wrestling match be- tween Sturgis and Ottawa Hills. The re- sults of these matches will be found under 1Vrest1ing. A Mr. Faunce is to be commended o11 the fine program which he has set up. 7 I Fifth hour gym class playing field ball. Norma Adams tries a Ware Special. GIRLS llN'lFlRAMlUlRAlLS A sports parade was presented to the public on April 4, 1941. This gym demonstration was given by all the gym classes plus a few students from grade schools in Sturgis. Various contributions to the program were relays, dancing, calisthenics, marching, tumbling, and various sport demonstration. Fifty girls signed up for field ball when Miss Vander Roest sent forth a call in the early fall. A round robin tournament was conducted with the 10th grade team winning the championship. A volley ball round robin follows close on the heels of the field ball tournament, and again the 10th grade team came out on top. About 60 girls participated in this popular sport. Vera Roberts 'tleansn on one. The volley ball games were all played just before Christmas vacation and basket- ball began on the return of the students to their studies. More girls signed up for this sport than for any other intramural activ- ity. There were ten teams which were included in the ever popular round robin. Fall practices were held in tennis but the real activity came in the spring when the first tournament in girls' tennis ever held in S. H. S. was conducted. The tourna- ment included both singles and doubles. A softball tournament was held with each class being represented. VVith the conclusion of tennis and soft- ball, the gymnastic lassies of S. H. S. looked forward eagerly to the fall when they can participate in their favorite sport. Girls learn how to keep that Nfiggern. ClasslProphecy QContinued from Page 291 to cook-as they used to under the adminis- tration of Miss Hazel Core. Turning to the city of Chicago and to its Daily-Review Newspaper, we find the former newsboy, Ed Harmon, its Director of Distribution, a position of his own choice because he likes to be with the boys who peddle papers as he once did. Ship to the starboard side, is the lst mate 's call to Captain Neal Hart of the Great Lakes Steamer fMarge III', who an- swers, Signal her to get out of the way afore we ram her broadsidesfl Lynn Haskins, who received the call of the North woods while still in school, is now managing the 'tDeer Lake Huntin' Camp somewhere in the North woods. Sounds homey doesn't it? Edith Brown after much hard work, has become manager of the famous Sigruts Department Store located on Fifth Avenue, New York City. We all can rest assured now, that under the careful supervision of Miss Brown the department store will con- tinue to be as famous and successful as ever. Willard Brown, the famous N. A. P. Hollywood photographer, better known as Click Me , has just announced the arrival of little Willard Brown, II. tLet's hope he 'll someday be as great as his H old man .J Jayne Collins, the well-known nurse at the Wl1o's Your Yehudi Hospital, who went on her vacation, supposedly alone, to Hawaii has sent word to close friends that she has eloped with well known Dr. Mac- Donald Qhobby: undertakingj. She has care- fully followed the outline she planned for her life: first a nurse, and now a wife. Admiral Richard Collins has just pass- ed his thirty-eighth birthday and has settled down in his bachelor's mansion . . . for a long winter of naps? question mark . . . alone? more question marks??? Doris Coohon the recent Mrs. R. Sarris, made her musical debut at the Metropolitan Opera House as conductress of an all girl . . . and one boy tVirgil Bartoldj symphony or- chestra, last evening at New York City. She was a tremendous success and we know her husband is very proud of her. Cne of the members of Mrs. Sarris' orchestra was her former school girl friend, Mary Carls. Miss Joan Davidson finished her nurses training course and received her diploma at the graduation exercises, yesterday eve- ning in the assembly hall of the Michigan College. Miss Davidson has already been offered a position at the Lying-Inns hos- pital and she has accepted. Donald Eichler, well known Sturgis farmer, had a bit of tragedy last evening when his home burned to the ground. The accident was caused by his young son Earl, when he set a match to some papers which were in Mr. Eichler's library. Miss Eshelman won the Championship Silver Cup Tournament in London for swim- ming, Tuesday. She will now proceed to lndia where she will compete for the Gold Cup. Her opponent will be Miss Low High. If Miss Eslielman wins this tournament she will have gained the World's Swimming Championship. Miss Brouse has completed her last tour as an Evangelist of the Community Churches in New Carlisle, whose slogan is Save your souls with a song . She will now settle down to a more quiet life as the wife of Mr. R. B. Bee. Mr. Paul Barnell, the famous Take it or Leave lt man has returned from his tour of the world. Among the things of interest he saw were the Springs of Tender Leaf Tea in India. When Mr. Barnell sampled it he replied that the tea was simply superb! lle also saw the Harem of the Red Headed Man located on the Sahara Desert. YVhen Mr. Barnell met the chief he replied, t'My you certainly do favor a boy-hood friend of n1ine . . . Luther Graves is his namef' Now that Mr. Barnel lhas complet- ed his tour he will continue writing his book called In Order To Get Hep To Things, Cne Must Travel. John Bush, well-known orator, has just started on his 5th lecture tour-his subject being Silence is Golden, Ignorance is Bliss, and Brevity is the Soul of Witf, Band CContinued from Page 505 ances receives a plain gold pin. After two years he turns in the plain pin and receives one with a ruby set in it. After three years he receives a pin with 2 rubies and his 4th or Senior year he receives a pin with 3 real diamonds. Seventeen Seniors received these pins this year. Hem' Ye! Hear Ye! C966 All persons in the presence of this page are condemned to one-half hour to be spent in thoroughly reading each and every advertise- ment on the following pages. Since these merchants have exercised their right of free enterprise, and have co- operated by allowing this staff to solicit their advertisements, we deem it the just duty of this court to bid ye to seek their wares and services. lfye do so, ye shall not err. . HUDSON C0 'P menlS INSURANCE AGENCY f O General Insurance Dr Nina C. Wilkerson ' 106 Pleasant Ave. Phone 150 ll C I' t Foglesong Funeral omp 'men S of COLONIAL BEAUTY SHOP Home Inc. Known For Service Individual Hair Styling Established 1913 103 E. chicago Rd. Phone 113 Distinctive Corsages for the J'H0P Compliments 9 of DR. E. E. WEAVER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Phone 278 Congratulations HARVEY PAPER PRODUCTS COMPANY 0 Sturgis Michigan X on Q' 0 ' 0 KKJJL ' tn the Graduating KIIRSCCH QCCCDMIPANY 9 World's Largest Manufacturers of Drapery Fixtures Sv. Venetian Blinds. Compliments of STU RGIS SUPPLY CO. ' Wholesalers of Plumbing and Heating HERALD WALTERS Insurance and Real Estate Radebough 6' Day SHOE HOSPITAL 116 North Nottawa St. Compliments of C. C. Newman Always Good Shows At THE STRAND PURDY'S GROCERY QUALITY FOODS BOOST OUR HOME TOWN SCHOOLS Phone 10 Corner of Chicago and Nottawa Street Sturgis, Michigan The Store With the New Goods First B IE A D lL lE 9 S We Specialize In: Dry Goods Floor Coverings Curtains Ready-to-Wear Draperies 102-104 E. Chicago St. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '41 KANDILIEI LITE KILTUB Black and White Dairy Products Locker Storage EAT at CGiIBSON9S DIINIER Open All Night 305 W. Chicago Rd. Compliments FORDS-MERCURY and ZEPHYRS of E. C. WRIGHT CO. Sturgis, Michigan and MEATS IT is undeniable that The area? aaesf af humanity is happiness. -Edison Such Is Uhr Wish ta I The Chiles af I91i1I C-LQ?-D A. II. IPEREECT COMPANY, INC, Pure Foods Since 1896 STURGIS, MICHIGAN Stays silent . . . lasts longer SERVEIJ GAS REERICIERATCDR NATIONAL IUTIIJITIES CUMIPANY OE MICHIGAN 107 S. Nottciwa St. Phone 478 Dodge 4 Nash 4 Plymouth SAILES AND SERVICE IT'S THE SERVICE THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IFAIRILEYQS GARAGE Ladies and Misses THE ELECTRIC LAUNDRY Ready to Wear Phone 15 and Shoes 9529 0 A WIFE SAVER TRIBBE-I--I-,S CLASSEN HARDWARE C I' omp 'ments Hardware Of and WM. J, GERARDO Paint PHONE 90 Compliments Compliments of of DR. L. B. PURDY DR. C. E. 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MILLER CITY DAIRY - Milk and Dairy Products Compliments of G1f1Rs!JnG'9!!1iz1Q Q- Compliments Flanders G Dresser of INSURANCE OF EVERY KIND MINGUS TEXACO g k MHSOIIIC Bloc Compliments Compliments of of A FLORENCE BEAUTY SHOP NICHOLSON MACHINE CO Everything For Your Congratulations to the Car Class of 1941 M ANTISEPTIC BARBER SHOP STURGIS AUTO I , . SUPPLY INC. Wm 86 Kmg U 0 Compliments of - QUALITY GROCERY ICE CREAM WE DELIVER 228 W. Chicago Rd. Sturgis Phone 244 ' Congratulations from C Wade Electric Products Company Manufacturers of Electrical Automotive Products Compliments Compliments of of , AGP TEA co. STRONGS BEAUTY SHOP Quality Meats and Groce THE TIENNIENT COMPANY C556 Equipment ondQSuppIies STURGIS, MICH. JACKMANE DEPENDABLE DRUGS Phone 17-M 123 W. Chicago Street, Sturgis GlBSON'S GREENHOUSE Compliments Prices That Uf Are Right DR. W. G. 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GRIFFETH Jeweler JUST GOOD MEATS And ELGIN WATCHES HOME MADE SAUSAGES DIAMONDS Sturgis, Michigan W. Chicago Road Sturgis 103 W. Chicago St. Phone 91 For Real Pleasure . D ' N Compliments mea er Dodge, Plymouth or of Studebaker I DR. G. N. MORRILL CLYDE O. T. SCHEETZ CAN DYLAND JOHN BONFIGLIO Home Made Candies and Ice Cream LIGHT LUNCHES CANDIES OF ALL KINDS MASON IC BLOCK AAA Automobile Club of Michigan 202 E. Chicago Road A Complete Line of Pittsburgh Paints, Oils and Brushes Sturgis Glass 6' Paint Co. Safety Glass, Mirrors, Window Glass Glazing and Setting Phone 623-M 119 N. Nottawa H. W. HAGERMAN REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE Our Motto: Service That Satisfies ' l i Beirridge Shear Cor. Manufacturers of Quality Cutlery for Over Fifty Years H. E. SCATTERGOOD J EWELER Diamonds -:- Jewelry Our Motto: Honest Goods at Honest Prices E. T. KANE Monuments-Markers Phone 331-W W. Chicago Road WlLSON'S FAMILY SHOE STORE THE HOME OF RED GOOSE SHOES A11'Sh0eS Fitted By X-Ray D. A. 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