Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1944 volume:

607 . 1944 Clues to be found on page 63 3 Greetings “gates ★ ★ ★ Dedication ★ We, the Senior Class of 1944, dedicate this annual to the boys of our class who, though they have earned their diplomas, will not be able to graduate with us, because they have been called into the armed forces. We hope that this dedication will make up, in part, for their having to miss formal graduation. ★ ★ ★ 5 “The Em-Cees ' of Our School” aul M. Winger, Superintendent J. Carlton Perry, Principal ★ ★ ★ “They Keep the Ball Rollin ' .” Left to Right: Dr. L. Purdy, President; P. Yoder, Secretary; H. Hamilton; L. Graves; J. Linder; R. Scheetz; M. Seger. “Ponderous Pedagogues ” R. Watson, E. VanHarn, R. Brown. Top right, reading from left to right: C. Farr, H. Bowdish, E. Brown, H. Core, M. Christensen. Oval—W. Maner, M. Peck, H. Knuth, R. Finlay. Bottom left, reading from left to right: W. Carpenter, J. Borger- ding, R. Snow, C. DeHaven, M. Seitz, R. Rawlinson, H. Brokaw. Bottom right, left to right: F. Pikkaart, P. Wheat, R. Miller, D. Faunce, N. Arnold. 7 Senior Class Approximately six score and sixteen weeks ago we came to dear old Central High to join our fellow classmates to work and plan for this fateful day which has now arrived for ninety-six of us. We were hardy freshmen, all keyed up, for a while, and then we settled down. In our “Frosh” class we started with one hundred thirty-four but alas, and alack— now we’re but ninety-six. For our fresh¬ men year we chose Joe Bogart, Marilyn Dresser, Lois Calkins, Dewey Tennent, Mary Lee Purdy, and Neubert Petschulat to repre sent our class. We sold “mega¬ phones” at games to start our “new born” treasury. Our biology class took a trip to Chicago and saw the educational section of it. Yes, sir, we were right in there pitching. Most of us joined various organizations and tried to participate in everything. We didn’t want to miss a thing. Then in the fall of ’41 we returned once more, much grown up. Early in the year we started planning our Sophomore Prom. We used the “Victory theme” and it proved a huge success. Our sponsors for this year were Miss Hazel Core, Miss Betty Ann Johnson, Miss Alta Stauffer, Mr. Eugene Powell and Mr. Gordon Sliilz. For officers we chose Dewey Tennent, Arthur Reeg, Robert Kline, Pat Lewis, Beverly Wheeler, and David Jacobs. This was the year we really began to shine, especially in the field of athletics. The careers of such athletes as Joe Bogart, Jim Post, Don Snook, Jim Reed, and Neu¬ bert Petschulat were just beginning. We are so proud of the boys who have represented our class and our school in athletics. The next fall we found ourselves in the role of Juniors. It seemed like just yesterday that we had started to school. We felt mighty important as Juniors. The Junior year is a banner year for all classes, because it’s the year for the J-Hop. We really let our ambition loose on our J-Hop dance. So many people complimented us 8 on our original South American theme that we really felt it was worth the effort it took to produce it. To direct our activities for this year we chose president Helen Schuler assisted by Dewey Tennent, Jim Post, Arthur Reeg, Betty Coombs, and Joan Everard. This was the year all of us, boys and girls, started groaning and staggering around because of the new physical fitness program which was instituted in all high schools. We soon became accustomed, how¬ ever, to the idea of throwing ourselves about and in time were doing it very grace¬ fully. Our Junior play “Mama’s Baby Boy” was a live wire comedy and it showed much talent. In fact, it was a scream. Or at least we thought so. ‘ ‘ Bud ’ ’ Sailors and his orchestra really made history for us. He was and is one of the big time events in the minds of all, when it comes to entertainment. Then our Senior year arrived and it seemed all too soon. We have looked for¬ ward to “this day” and yet some of us have dreaded it too. Six of our classmates graduated in January and went out to do their bit for the war. We miss them and wish they might be here with us today. This is a proud and happy time for us and yet many of us are a bit sad too at the thought of leaving. We are going out treasuring in our hearts many happy mem¬ ories of the days spent here and the many friendships made. Each and every one of us wish to ex¬ press our thanks to the faculty for the help and encouragement they have given us during those four wonderful years. —Mary Lee Purdy 9 Comin ' in on the Beam Wayne Sailors “Bud” “All mankind loves a lover” Soph. Prom Committee; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Fli-Y 4; Latin Club 2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Class officer 4; J-Hop Commit¬ tee; Boys’ Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Patricia Lewis “Pat” “A quiet girl , but quite a girl” G.A.A. 3, 4; Class officer 2, 4; Latin Club 2; Honor Roll. Loraine Keeslar “Red” “Patience with the patients” Girl Reserves 1 ; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Comm. Chairman; Soph. Prom Comm.; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Sturgensian Staff; Sr. Class Officer; Or¬ chestra; Honor Roll. Robert Linder “Bob” “Chief engineer on a snowplow” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Class officer 4; Latin Club 2; Boys’ Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee; Sturgensian Staff; Honor Roll. Suzanne Hamilton “Sitzy” “Music is her line” Girl Reserves 1 ; Soph. Prom Comm.; J-Hop Comm. Chair¬ man; Jr. Play; Latin Club 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Trojan Editor; Sturgensian Staff; Sr. Class Officer; Senior Play. James Post “Lefty” “Bartender at the B W ” Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Boys’ Intramurals; Class officers 3, 4. Offi cers Sophisticated Donna Ailes “Quietness is her loudest feature” Three Rivers 1, 2; Centerville 3; Chorus 4; Operetta 4. Jacquelyn Allen “Jackie” “Sweet and shy???” Girl Reserves 1 ; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Operetta 2, 3; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play; Latin Club 2; Sturgensian Staff; Girls’ Glee Club; Soph Prom Comm.; Debate Squad; Senior play. Donald Avery “Don” “Potato vender” F.A.A. Officer; Rural Students Club; Intramurals. Lois Baer “Hold that ‘Tiger’ ” Girl Reserves 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Latin Club 2; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play; Soph. Prom Comm; Senior Play. Janette Birkhimer “Birkey” “A merry heart is yours” Columbus, Ohio 1, 2; Special Chorus; Girl Reserves G.A.A. 2. 1 2 3 • 1 , Z,, J j Joe Bogart, “Bogie” “Basketball coach at Vassar” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer; J-Hop Comm.; Latin Club; Sturgensian Staff; Jr. Play Comm.; Senior Play. Betty Bradley “She got her man” LaGrange High School 1, 2. John Buchholz “Buch” “Bachelor” Band 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Intramurals. Barbara Bush “Bobbie” “Mistress of silence” ?and 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1. Ruth Ann Butz “Girl on cigarette ad” Rural Students Club 1, 2; Art Club 1. Seniors? Lois Calkins “How to win friends ” Latin Club 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Operetta 2, 3. Richard Clemens “Reverend” “Voice of experience” Rural Students Club 3. Carolyn Cromer “Stupe” “There is mischief in her eyes” Girl Reserves 1; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Sturgensian Editor; J-Hop Comm. Chairman; Soph. Prom Comm.; Art Club 1; Science Club 1, 2; Honor Roll; Senior Play. Thyra Davis “Dave” “Songbird” Girl Reserves 1 ; Soph. Prom Comm.; Latin Club 2; J-Hop Comm. Chairman; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Dance Band; Sturgensian Staff; Girls’ Glee Club; Senior Play. Sara Donelson “World’s fastest talker ” G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1 ; Sturgensian Staff; J-Hop Comm. Chairman; Latin Club 2; Jr. Play; Soph. Prom Comm.; Hon¬ or Roll; Senior Play. Richard Carls “Dick” “Yehude’s aid” Rural Students Club 1,2; F.F.A. 3; Senior Play. Betty Coombs “Bashful???” Girl Reserves 1 ; J-Hop Comm. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 3; Trojan Staff; Art Club 1. Kenneth Dauber “Kenny” “Any old time , any old day ” Grace Derr, “Grade” “She looks meek , but not at all ” Latin Club 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Glee Club; Orchestra; Sturgensian Staff. Rachel Eaton “Minding my own business” 13 Joyce “Third finger, Girl Reserves 1 ; Latin Club 2. Sophisticated Ely left hand” G.A.A. 1, 2; Joan Everard “Red” “A merica’s woo-woo girl” Girl Reserves 1; J-Hop Comm.; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Trojan Staff; Art Club 1; Honor Roll. Harold Freeland “Tink” “Man-ab out-town” Soph. Prom Comm.; Hi-Y; Stur- gensian Staff; Intramurals. I Bessie Gage “Bess” “If she isn’t giggling, it can’t be Bessie” Girl Reserves 1; J-Hop Comm.; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Soph. Prom Comm. John Gosling “Johnny” “Einstein’s assistant” Latin Club 2; Intramurals; Hon¬ or Roll; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Or¬ chestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play; Debate. Beverly Grim Kline “Bev” “Glamour gal of S ' urgis High” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1; Rural Students Club 1, 2; Chorus 1 ; J-Hop Comm.; Soph. Prom Comm. Keith Goss “Can’t keep his sense and non¬ sense apart” Debate; football; Latin Club; Trojan Staff; Chorus 1; Op¬ eretta 1 ; Wrestling. Vern Hoppel “Hopple” “Raising hogs scientifically” F.F.A. Officer; Rural Students Club. 14 Seniors vJ W l 3 Emma Jean Hartman “Emmy” “Who knows???” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Soph. Prom Comm. Jack Hearld “Gentleman farmer” F.F.A. Officer. Peia ' llis Hecht “Doubling for T azu Pitts” Girl Reserves 1 ; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Comm.; Chorus 1, 2; Sturgensian Staff. Arlene Hire “Shorty ’ “Forgot to grow” Chorus 1, 2. Betty Jane Holsinger “Betsy” “The perfect secretary” Girl Reserves 1 ; Chor us 1, 2. 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3; Latin Club Staff. 2; Sturgensian Stanley Holton “Stan” “Peace-loving citizen” Baseball ager; Intramurals. 2, 3; football man- Dale Holtz “Every man has a hobby , but mine isn ' t girls Joan Houck “ Skipper ' “Meek but mighty Art Club; Chorus. Richard Huston “Crash” “Editing Esquire” Trojan Staff; Jr. Play; Base¬ ball 1. 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Sturgensian Staff; Senior Play. David Jacobs “Dave” “Little man who wasn ' t there” Chorus 1, 2, 3; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 4; Class Officer 2, 3. 15 Sophisticated Roger Jorn “Rog” “I ' m not great; simply elevated Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club; Operetta 1, 2, 3, +; Jr. Play; Latin Club 2; Senior Play. Robert Kline “Klinky” “Singing waiter at Sloppy Joe’s Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 3, 4; Wrestling Senior Play. 6 Class Off icer 2: • Beverly Kilbury “Bev” “Hollywood’s sweater girl Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1; Sturgensian Staff; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Comm.; Soph. Prom Comm.; Chorus; Girls’ Glee Club; Operetta; Latin Club 2; Dance Band. Cathryn Kribs “Quietness has its virtues Ludington, Mich.; Band 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4. Ray Kruger “Still the great lover Football 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural manager 1; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; J-Hop Comm.; Senior Play. Lois Lancaster “Speech is great, but silence is greater Art Club; Girls’ Intramurals; Debate 2; Jr. Play Committee; J-Hop Committee; Operetta 1, 4; Chorus 1 , 4; Trojan Staff. Robert Loetz “Killer” “Climbing the ladder to success” Band 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Operetta 4; Senior Play. Patsy Kuenzel “Pat “Co-ed at Harvard G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Comm.; Soph. Prom Comm.; Chorus 1; Latin Club 2; Jr. Play; Trojan Staff; Soph. Prom Comm.; De¬ bate ; Speech Play. Jeanne LeVinske “Model for ‘Drene’ ” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 4; J-Hop Committee. Doris MacPherson “Just a success 16 Seniors? Beverly Makyes “She ' s lovely , she ' s engaged , she uses Ponds G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Re¬ serves 1, 2; Sturgensian Staff; Soph. Prom Committee; J-Hop Committee; Band 1. Ruth McBride “Sweet and quiet Trojan Staff; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1; Jr. Class Play Committee; Latin Club 3. Madeline Merchant “A good addition to any business” Leonard Miller “Still waters run deep Football 3; Boys’ Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Manager 3. Barbara Moore “To grow or not to grow—that is the question G.A.A. 3, 4; J-Hop Committee Chairman; Girls’ Intramurals; Chorus 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4; Jr. Plav; Sturgensian Staff; Trojan Staff; South Bend, Indiana. F.llen Beth McBride “Raising little K-detts G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2; Latin Club 2; J-Hop Com¬ mittee; Trojan Staff; Girls’ Intramurals. Beverly Meese “She ' s real sweet, and hard to beat Latin Club 2. Sally Lou Mick “Mickey “Can ' t get Indiana off my mind G.A.A. 2, 4; Girl Reserves 1; Latin Club 2; J-Hop Committee; Jr. Play Committee; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Trojan Staff; Sturgensian Staff; Operetta 1, 2, 4; Honor Roll. Maxine Mishler “Third finger left hand G.A.A. 1, 2; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Op¬ eretta 1, 2, 3; Girl Reserves I, 2 ; Latin Club. Victor Mow “Supe “Professor of Woo at Vassar Boys’ Intramurals; Chorus 2; J-Hop Committee; Operetta 2. Sophisticated Elizabeth Nighswander “Blonde” “Private Secretary” Nf.ubert Petschulat “Petschie” “Can I help it if Pm handsome.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Sr. Play; Latin Club 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Band 1,2; Class officer 1. Naomi Pickels “Milkmaid” “Tis love that makes the world go round” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Re¬ serves 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Richard Prestidge “Dick” “Super Salesman” Boys’ Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Mary Lee Purdy “Cheery” little lass G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ In¬ tramurals ; J-Hop Committee Chairman; Class officer 1; Or¬ chestra 3, 4; Honor Roll. Clinton Rawles “Clint” “I ca?t sleep anywhere—even in Government class” Latin Club 3; Wrestling 3 ; Boys’ Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. James Reed “Tiger” “Clink, clink, another drink ” Hi-Y 4; Boys’ Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Arthur Reeg “Archie” “Watch the birdie, please” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Class offic¬ er 2, 3; J-Hop Committee; Soph. Prom Committee; Sturgensian Staff. Richard Repke “Red” “Quietness is not one of my virtues ” Wrestling 3; Boys’ Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Marilyn Reynolds “ Lyn ” “Fancy Foot Works” G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2; Girls’ Intramurals; Stur¬ gensian Staff. 18 Seniors? Margaret Scheetz “ Maggie ” “One swell gal” G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 2; J-Hop Committee; Latin Club 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Committee; Class Officer 1; Girls’ Intramurals; Soph. Prom Committee. Helen Schuler “Keeps their morale up through letters ” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class officer 3; Girls’ Intramurals; Trojan Staff. Donald Snook “Don” “Blonde bomber ” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Intramurals. Hazel Taylor “Ouiet but nice ” Chorus 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3. Dewey Tennent “Me and Emily Post ” J-Hop Committee Chairman; Latin Club 2; Class officer 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Boys’ Intra¬ murals 1 ; Honor Roll. Virginia Schrader “Ginny” “He’s in the artny now” Patricia Shields “She has made a swell addition” G.A.A. 4; Alma, Michigan. Ellen Strang “Considering matrimony” Jack Teeters “All things cotne to those who wait , even graduation” Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta I 2 3 1 ) ■ J ‘ Bette Ulmer “l love me too ” Latin Club 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Girls Reserves 1,2. 19 Clarence Urick “Squeek “School ' s alright , but it’s Mary Vandf.rlip “ Simple, sweet and oh what a treat” Football 1 Norman Vincent “Burly” “I’d hate to meet him in a dark alley” t ootball 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4} Boys’ Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1. Evelyn Vogel “It’s nice to be natural, when you’re naturally nice” Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2; Sturgensian Staff. Duane Wagner “He’s got it bad , and that ain’t good” Sr. Play; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Com¬ mittee. Jean West “Bell of the Bell Telephone” G.A.A. 1, 2; Girls’ Intramurals; Chorus 1, 2. Phineas Wheat “He plucks the strings , and hark a beautiful (?) tune comes forth” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Op¬ eretta 4; J-Hop General Chair¬ man; Football 1, 2. Marshall Wetzel I’m quiet but a man of action” Soys’ Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Beverly Wheeler “A bit of sunshine on a cloudy day” Chorus 1, 2, 3; Operetta 1, 2 Latin Club 2; Class officer 2 Mona Whitsel “I love a bit of music” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A Latin Club 3. 20 Seniors? Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Soph. Prom Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Boys’ Intramurals; Tennis Team 1, 2. Left school November 2, 1943 to join U. S. Air Force. At present located at Smyrna Air Base, Smyrna, Tennessee. JERRY VOGT Men of humor are always in some degree men of genius. ★ ★ ★ Honor Roll Geniuses? Superbrains? Pliooey! Sure we got brains, but you got to make with the old gray matter if you expect the A- cards to come rolling along. We have as a background twelve years at hard labor, the last four of which rate us four points pei A per semester in each subject; three for a B, and so on down the line. Then they add ’em up, and out come the winnahs! Just because we’re up there is no sign we were book-worms: four of us have been in the band; three have kept on in art; we have been in the G.A.A., Girl Reserves, Hi- Y, Science Club, and other extra-curricular clubs. Two of us were so ambitious we jumped the gun. Gosling and Tennent both beat it up to Ann Arbor at the end of the first semester to become ft doctor and a lawyer, respectively (they hope.) That’s � why they’re missing from this picture. HONOR ROLL Carolyn Cromer.Valedictorian Sara Donelson.Salutatorian Mary Lee Purdy.Historian Sally Lou Mick j Lorraine Keeslar ••••Class Prophecy Robert Linder Patricia Lewis Joan Everard Dewey Tennent John Gosling .Class Will 21 ★ Valedictory ★ None of us can say what future lies ahead. We can only hope, imagine, per¬ haps predict and be thankful that we have had the kind of a past that can make a future look brighter. We are Americans. That is our her¬ itage and with that heritage comes the freedom of life itself to begin with and secondly, freedom of education—which helps us to determine more accurately, the ways of the world. It brings a broader understanding of life and its problems, its people and how to make the best of every little thing we have. Because of our education in the past and present we will be able to profit more from the experiences that are yet to con¬ front us. We have gained an education that will help to make the world a better place for all peoples, not for just one people. The fight for a better and more civilized world may be a long one, a tough one, but the educated American youth of today will be able to carry on toward a greater world of tomorrow. We can’t say how or when but each of us will have our share. It is up to everyone now to win the war and it will be left to the youth of the present to win and maintain the peace of the future, and we, the school boys and girls of America thank God for that heritage through which we gain the education, the strength, and determination to meet that dark future and come out holding high that shining light. —Carolyn Cromer ★ Salutatory ★ To parents, faculty, fellow students, and friends: For the last three or four years, the outlook for those graduating has not been the best possible—has not been even good. They have had only grey bomb-drenched days and cloudy bomber-filled skies to ex¬ pect. The future has been dark as far as they could see, and the brightest thought they have had was their hope for final peace. There will still be many dark days, but the skies are clearing, and the end of the storm can be seen. We, who are graduating in this deci¬ sive year, will see, and cause, many changes in the world. We will see the outcome of the war—the inevitable crumbling of the Axis, and the victory of the Allies. We will see the outcome of the peace—whether it will stand or fall. We will help determine the post war world, for out of this class— and the ones immediately preceding it and following it—will come the statesmen, the lawyers, the leaders and the advisers of the future. In determining the post war world, we will not be able to depend on our parents and teachers as we have in the past, for we will be the parents and teachers of the future with others depending on us. We hope that during our twelve years of school we have learned—in part, at least—what it is necessary for the leaders of a nation to know. Because we have not gained all the requisite knowledge, however, some of us will go on to college to learn more, some of us will learn through experienc e, but all of us will go on learning. In the end we feel sure that we will know what it is necessary to know. We have confidence in the brightness of the future, and we feel that out of this terrible war can come nothing, at last, but peace, security and better understanding throughout the world. For that confi¬ dence, and for the knowledge that we have gained thus far in our lives, we thank our parents and teachers, our advisers and friends. Without their help and guidance, we could not have come as far as we have. Without their future assistance, we could not hope to gain the bright promise of the future. —Sara Donelson 22 ★ Prophecy ★ Since this Einstein came into the pic¬ ture, anything goes. Just yesterday I received a long letter with a return address belonging to a “Mrs. Richard Newman,” and a post-mark saying 1954! Although the address was plain enough to get the letter to me, the name was so smeared that I could hardly tell what it was. Any¬ how—here is the letter—is it a prophecy? Dear Sally: Well, congratulate me on finally hook¬ ing my man, thanks to the help of your book, “Patience!” It also helped Suzy Hamilton, ’cause she and Wallv are now 7 v settled down with a high-class night-club disguised under the name of “The Music Shop,” which has a novel system of music piped directly to the home from them by a glorified juke-box method, furnished by Bud Sailors’ “St. Vitus Dance Band,” with (Continued on ★ Class Our hair is turning gray with worry; we are bent over with over-work; our sor¬ rows weigh us down; so, before we make our departure from this vale of tears (S.H.S.) into the mysterious shades beyond (the great, wide world,) we wish to insure that we do not shove off intestate. We now set forth our last will and testament: I, Bessie Gage, do will and bequeath my laugh to anyone who’s not afraid to have it. I, Dick Houston, will my sports writ¬ ing ability to the sports editor of next year’s Trojan. To Mary Carolyn Wright, I, Arlene Hire, bequeath my lack of height. I, Beverly Grim Kline, will my ability to stay true to a man in the service to Barbara Hossie. I, Jeanne LeVinske, bequeath my fem¬ ininity to Jessica Reimann. I, Carolyn Cromer, will my position as valedictorian to Pat Wagner. (Continued ( Mona Wlutsel (who now rates above Good¬ man) playing clarinet, Neubert Petschulat, the virtuoso of the sweet potato, Barbara Bush tooting the cornet, Cathryn Kribs on the trombone, Tliyra Davis intoning the lyrics, and Marilyn Reynolds drumming the piano and giving a floor-show during intermission. Carolyn Cromer was out of work for a couple of years until Suzy took her in and gave her a job. Now she is the most popular cigarette-girl in the joint, against the competition of Sara Donelson and Mary Lee Purdy. Joan Everard was in the same boat as Cromer, but now she has found her place, luring customers on to buy more ‘ 4 refreshments. ’ ’ Bob Linder was recently promoted to chief bartender of the estab¬ lishment, and Dick Huston is now the head waiter—singing waiter, at that! page 32) Will We, Don Avery and Vern Happel, will our shyness to Don Ware and Don Atwater. I, Joe Bogart, bequeath my ability to “broadcast” any basketball prowess to Tom Tober. I, Betty Coombs, will my dignity to Barbara Calkins. I, Jim Post, will my ability to take all the hard knocks (in sports) to Clyde Bell. To Elnora Frohriep, I, Lois Lancast¬ er, will my quiet, shy manner. I, Jack Teeters, will my ability to be A.W.O.L. all the time to Eddie Shoemaker. I, Phineas Wheat, do bequeath my slim figure to Wayne Berger. I, Jackie Allen, will mv ability to get a good rousing cheer out of the student body to Jo Henderson. I, Barbara Gerchow, bequeath my beautiful red hair to any girl who desires it. To Bob Grim, I, Kenneth Dauber, will my ability to always get to class on time. page 33) 23 Officers President, Bill Mowry; Vice-Presi¬ dent, Jerolene Long; Secretary, Bar¬ bara Hossie; Treasurer, Howard Scheetz; Student Council, Reid Shim- mel (withdrawn), Mary Shimp. vy Juniors” Class History We, the Junior Class, under the cap¬ able leadership of our officers and advis¬ ors, have finished another successful year of our education (?) With the privileges of upper classmen and the added thrill of legally having our desks in G.S.R. we began the year with the idea of having fun and raising money. The fund in our treasury was pitifully small, but after the usual trials and tribulations of peddling hot (?) coffee and hot dogs to the chilly football fans we managed to swell its size. The pleasure of selling candy bars and gum at the basketball games was forbidden this year due to the ever-present war situa¬ tion. These same difficulties of war also helped us to introduce a new idea. We purchased our class rings in our Sophomore year. This is usually a privilege reserved for Juniors but we had to hurry things up because of priorities. The presentation of our very success¬ ful Junior play, “Going Places,” not only added to our class wealth, but provided us with one of the thrills of our Junior year. With our boys participating in sports and intramurals, and our girls in the oper¬ etta and other projects, not to mention our memberships in school clubs, we have left our mark with other Junior classes of S.H.S. After much debating as to decorations, 1 efi eshments, orchestras, etc., we plunged °ur hard earned wealth (?) on our J-Hop. Highly pleased with its success, we brought our year as Juniors to a close. Although this year is barely over, we aie already looking forward to what we can accomplish, when next year we become “High and Mighty” Seniors. —Barbara Hossie 24 JUNIOR GALS First Row: E. Hahn, B. Prestidge, R. Grove, A. Stevens, J. Sumney, P. Gerardo, B. Wood, B. Fox, S. Eaton, D. Eicholtz, E. Mann, D. Marriot, J. Rei- mann, R. Thomas. Second Row: I. Perrin, J. Brouse, R. Brothers, N. Quirin, I. King, V. Urick, B. Lutz, J. Long, J. Tooley, Third Row: P. Large, J. Haskins, M. Hagadorn, L. Cone, L. Gilbo, P. Jackson, N. Pierson, H. Newman, L. Fry, G. Bassett, B. Light, L. Eberhard, I. Ditlow, R. Stahl. Fourth Row: E. Rice, D. Parker, K. Felter, S. Prestidge, L. Burmeister, M. Kline, B. Phillips, J. Fiandt, E. Frohriep, M. Wright, J. Holsinger, E. Frame, B. Hossie, M. Shimp, B. Pettijohn, P. Wagner, J. Mavstead. JUNIOR GUYS First Row: J. Spearow, H. Scheetz, D. Randall, J. Blasius, J. Blackney, W. Mowry, L. Strang, D. Atwater, B. Brown, W. Barns, E. Storms. Second Row: R. Kline, T. Roberts, D. Ulmer, R. Mowry, R. Royer, D. Griffis, D. Notestir.e, L. Misner, J. Reeg, J. Barbee, D. Bogent, W. Norton. Top Row: D. Hambright, P. Gosling, L. Bonne- well, R. Bailey, R. Zable, K. Sheeler, C. Ammerman, T. Tober, P. Waltke, D. Hart, B. Grim, M. Godden, R. Webb. M. Weaver, L. West, R. Zeeb. L. Calkins, M. Via, J. Pagels. 25 Class History Well, here we are Sophomores, only two more years to go! We are looking forward to next year, but this one has been lots of fun. Our first class project was selling schedule pencils. These were for basket¬ ball and the sale was very successful. It boosted our treasury quite a bit. Next we gave an assembly. It was all musical and showed off the talent that is prominent in our class. This was enjoyed by everyone. Then came our first attempt at givim dance. The annual Sophomore Prom |die gym was very gaily decorated and tin nch was delicious. .This year we really had a taste oj tl jne writing and are well prepared foi gear’s English classes. In sports and in the band, yes, even in girl’s intramurals we have produced a lot of participants. We really go out for such things in a big way. We chose for our officers Jean Sand- burg, President; Josephine Henderson, Vice-President; Kathleen Shay, Sec¬ retary and Treasurer; Gloria Funk and Ethel Schuler for our Student Union Representatives. After having two wonderful years in Sturgis High School, we are looking forward to two more exciting years. V e wish to thank our advisors Mrs. Seitz, Mrs. Watson, Miss Eowrey, Mrs. Rawlinson and Mr. DeHaven for so suc¬ cessfully guiding our class through the past two years. —Kathleen Shay 26 TENTH GRADE GUYS, GRADE GALS Top Row: J. Hines, L. Collins, L. Whipple, ' J Deter, E. Frohriep, W. Berger, E. Shoemaker, J. Quiren W. Mick, W. Stetson, D. Kirby, C. Pierucki. Third Row: B. Benedick, G. Denniston, D..Crom¬ er, J. Holt, J. Frays V. Repke, G. Norton, M. nTTson, Fir it ,Row E. Derr, H. Lytle, M. J. Loomis Blackney, B. Beckwith, L. Blood, B. Everhart. McKayle, I. Wallman, D. Prestedge, J. SundaJ; Second Row: B. Jordan, W. Hearld S. Weaver, I. J. Johnson, D. Wood, P. Schuler, B. Taylor, B. Poley, B. Ailes, l Storms, N. Burdno, S. Blucker. C. Bell, D. Bunnell, J. O. Conjfiell, R. P jifa. r. 0cor JSf fw: R. Groff, R. Tozer, D. 3 Wells, W Wallic y-BxNlokell, B. Ste e £ tT M. Wright, K. Vreeland, JWeirich, T. Dooiui Third Row: H. Wvgant, P. Smith, Hagen, M. Mishler, L. Borget, J. Crosbie K. Shay, D. Hamilton, C. Freeman, D. Gy Maxwell, P. Coombs. 5 lit, K. Freeland, _J.-Weirich, J. Dootjme Second Row: B. Kasdorf, F. Finnerman, R BoP H. Morrisson, L. Slagg, L.tfAsbury, M. Nelson Fourth Row: A. Ritter, C. McJfd ' M. Kronty, J. Moore, V. FfhjVL J 1 McCord. S. Seiger, J. Hendersojb, 3 fh S. Benham, J. Sandberg. “tV - ipper, L flf F Ft r y s-J a iii 1 4m£! t •a H __ I 27 Class History Of course, being freshmen, we’ve only just got started on our way to fame. But judging from what we have done so far, we hope we’ll turn out to be seniors our teachers will be proud of. On February 18tli we had a big party in the gym with games, refreshments, and square dancing. March 8th we entertained our elders great¬ ly with our playlet, “Billie’s First Date,” and a beauty contest. We have also tacked a Jap flag on our Mustang for the highest sale of bonds and stamps for a week. We have accomplished all this under the guid¬ ance of Ray Spencer, our president; Bob Pinney, Vice-President; Bill Pannell, Sec¬ retary-Treasurer ; and Herbert Magnus and Lyle Hopkins, our Student Council Representatives. 28 2 2 I NINTH GRADE GALS NINTH GRADE GUYS First Row: P. Stump, B. Spearrow, L. Webster, G. Morgan, P. Lawniczak, M. Barns, B. Blodgett, M. Goodwin, D. Ostrander, A. Kinsey, M. Poorman, D. Graham, L. Fox, B. Donelson, M. Large, D. Hansel- man, M. Yunker. Second Row: A. Glasgow, J. Howk, E. Snook, . Gee, R. Sanders, P. Spaulding, J. Reeg, C. Wisler, . Wenzel, L. Carter, B. Gershaw, P. Huss, E. Melchi, M. Pierson, J. Mingus, B. Baldwin, Third Row: D. Dauber, L. Smith, M. Sites, J. Tober, P. Hansen, M. Mitchell, F. Derr, M. Lincoln, P. Purdy, P. Heitger, J. Maystead, M. Merriman, P. Norton, K. Walters, M. Edson. Top Row. A. Bothamley, B. Jordan, D. Ritter, D. Shook, E. Lonsbury, P. Brand, J. Kemble, J. Mc- Caffery, D. Wood, B. Teadt, C. Kirsch, P. Krock, J. Bean, O. Krontz, P. Loetz. First Row: H. Blue, V. Andrews, J. Finnerman, R. Holiday, D. Tennent, R. Franks, R. Lamborne, H. Smith, W. Pannell, J. Grim, J. Harker, W. Collins, D. Lego, R. Spencer, R. Gable. Second Row: E. Morey, C. Barnell, T. Gest, W. Krontz, C. Eaton, M. Dillivan, J. Houck, R. Holton, D. Brown, J. Reid, R. Wagner, T. Stevenson, R. King, R. Rayner. Third Row: N. VanPelt, W. Eberhard, B. Free¬ land, F. David, D. Blanchard, B. Snook, W. Maxwell, R. Pinney, D. Shields, R. Blanchard, J. Benedict, R. Avery, L. Green, R. Fennell, R. Persing. Top Row: R. Rickett, S. Baker, D. Emerson, J. Kelly, L. Hopkins, E. C. Ware, H. Magnus, C. Notes- tine, P. Lint, D. Lewis, J. Richards, R. Rickett, D. Rasbaugh, D. Ulrey, R.- Kanouse. A 4 29 “Hep Cats Officers President, Richard Meyers; Vice- President, John Bogart; Secretary, Rita Raley; Treasurer, Wilda West; Stud¬ ent Council George Slump, Ellen Tompkins, EIGHTH GRADE GALS hirst Row: B. Gay, F. Summey, R. Schneider, W. West, T. Ostrander, J. Lawler, B. Carter, G. Bar- told, J. Holtz, M. Nusbaum, L. Notestine, D. Palmer. Second Row: V. Neuman, P. Kelley, V. Rice, R. Raley, B. Dauber, C. Ailes, D. Bowen, J. Long, A. King, D. Darby, V. Keith. Third Row: N. Crabbs, P. Crawford, N. Kline, W. Murray, C. Norris, H. Emerson, D. Pappas, B. Slagg, E. Meyers, I. Shoemaker, C. Carver, E. Tompkins. Lop Row: S. Castle, P. Krueger, J. Rehm, P. Mast, D. Paris, M. Westphal, N. Stinchcomb, C. Dan- ne berg, J. Ziglear, C. Holsinger, J. Houck, M. Mesha. EIGHTH GRADE GUYS Top Row: R. Brunner, J. Bogart, W. Renner, D. Blasius, F. Hanaway, R. Prestidge, C. Griffis, C. Knox, T. Walters, D. Briscoe, E. Melchi. Third Row: D. Loetz, R. Meyers, L. West, B. Lindei, T. Melchi, B. Sprister, D. Britton, J. Hansel- man, R. Nusbaum, N. Woods, D. Picker, J. King, R. Summey. Second Row: B. Harker, L. Stutzman, C. Pierson, W. Eberhard, R. Fennel, O. Kroll, R. Shimmel, G. Shimp, P. Reed, R. Price, A. Johnson, A. McNeil, R. Kemble. hirst Row: B. Randall, L. Sanderson, P. Jordan, D. Jordan, H. Smoker, P. Hoenecke, F. Baldwin, C. Brown, J. Baldwin, B. Kinsey, D. Stevens, H. Blue, R. Wallick. 30 ■i Jj AS ASL “Slick Chicks’’ Officers President, B. Freeman; Vice-Presi¬ dent, Betty June Wright; Secretary, Ray Dresser; Student Council, Bill Ulmer, Mary Lee Funk. SEVENTH GRADE GALS Tow Row: V. Bean, B. Pannell, B. Bupp, V. Hart, M. Huntley, D. Keesler, M. Chupp, D. Lewis, T. Blouse, R. Rerick, E. McLauchlin, G. Wetters, N. Ka nouse. Third Row: L. Norton, S. Dickerson, M. Woods, K. Quirin, L. Ziglear, B. Whipple, M. Funk, M. Storms, G. Griffis, M. Bassett, M. Stevens, B. Lanning, V. Groff. Second Row: A. Hart, B. Waltke, B. Trim, H. Pappas, W. Teadt, W. Teadt, D. Rickett, M. Plucinski, D. Bendict, J. McCarthy, M. Sybesma, A. Young. Front Row: M. Seafert, B. Wright, V. Murray, J. Nickell, P. Blossom, P. Stratton, M. Allen, M. Lough, E. Kinsey, W. Reed, M. Roat, E. Fair, H. Holts. SEVENTH GRADE GUYS First Row: M. Smoker, E. Barnell, J. Bachman, C. Palmer, A. McLaughlin, J. Lambourne, M. Parker, R. Flint, R. Stump, D. Kunce, G. Baldwin, H. Jourdan. Second Row: P. Brunson, J. Jacobs, R. Raley, G. Zickafoose, H. Melchi, A. Freeland, R. Dresser, G. Jones, F. Zeeb, P. Baker, R. Jourdan, C. Rayner, J. Peeke. Third Row: A. Lancaster, R. Tennent, R. Deter, R. Prentice, A. Oncare, C. Pursley, H. Moore, S. Pickles, M. Lutz, R. Brown, T. Lint, D. Sidner. Fourth Row: R. Modert, E. Hilgendorf, R. Per- sing, W. Roe, W. Dobberteen, J. Bradley, R. Freeman, J. Hart, R. Kuenzel, W. Ulmer, W. Krock, C. Wolf. 31 ★ Prophecy ★ (Continued from page 23) Ruth Ann Butz and Harold Freeland have made a fortune collaborating on their course “How to Hook a Man, Or Girl, As the Case May Be.” Witness the success of Ellen Beth McBride Jones Smith Some¬ body Peterson (finally got around to it.) “Killer” Loetz, who has turned out to be just that with the ladies; Dale Holtz and Marshall Wetzel, now the city’s home- breakers ; also, Lois Baer, who is a Tigress at last, courtesy of Jim Reed. Among the B F Company’s em¬ ployees are: Beverly Grim Kline, Grace Derr, and Doris MacPherson, who demon¬ strate how to make the most of a cute grin; Joyce Ely and Barbara Gerchow, who give hints on how to fix your hair; Betty Coombs, Arlene Hire, and Beverly Wheeler who specialize in how to show gaiety, inter¬ est, and enthusiasm; and to counterbalance that, poise and dignity are taught by Bessie Gage, Emma Jean Hartman, Phyllis Hecht, Jeanne LeVinske, and Naomi Pickels. Don¬ na Ailes’ true place in life was so plain that she never realized it until she was hired to lecture on how to keep thin. And with Maxine Mishler’s sales appeal, as traveling saleswoman, she has gained state-wide applications for the course. On the other hand, Helen Schuler and Patsy Kuenzel have broken the tradition by being co-girls’ phys. ed. instructors all this time and not being married off. Leon¬ ard Miller has kept the coach’s name in school by managing the present athletic department of school. Archie Reeg and Clarence Urick handle the photography end of Sturgis’ new television studio, while Richard Clemens takes care of the technical engineering part, and Beverly Makyes handles the “artistic engineering.” Bar¬ bara Moore has written volumes on “How to Write Right,” including punctuation, spelling, and just what to say—small wond¬ er, since she has netted sixty proposals so far. She is still considering her offers Keith Goss has capitalized on that laugh, and is now in constant demand for sncli radio shows as “Suspense,” “The Hermit,” and “Inner Sanctum.” Joe Bogart’s voice, however, is hired for all the best hero roles. His speaking voice affects girls like Sinatra’s singing- voice did. Richard Prestige has bought out the National J. C. Penney Company, which is prospering because Lois Lancaster is head of the Complaints Department. The customers would rather take what they get than argue for a year to get their money back. Hazel Taylor and Clint Rawles are still amiably knocking each other around. John Gosling is now one of the country’s leading doctors—since Dewey Tennent is his law¬ yer for the many damage suits brought by his patients. Vic Mow and Lois Calkins are running away with all the prizes in the Fawn River square dance contests. Stan Holton now owns the Inter-Con¬ tinental Air-Lines, with Pat Lewis, Jim Post, Richard Repke, John Buchholz, and Duane Wagner the company’s staff. Oh, I forgot, Jim got married, but only after he changed his name to his wife’s favorite. It’s Carlton. Pat Shields owns a Nylon Com¬ pany, with Mary Vanderlip, Virginia Schrader, and Ellen Strang models for both stockings and dresses, and do they put the product over!! Of course, the owner is the star of the show. Maggie Sclieetz is still waiting for Avery. Guess who finally got through nursing school! Jackie Allen, Beverly Kilbury, Ruth McBride, Betty Jane Holsinger, Joyce Gilkison, and Jean West, who started out with me, but were held back to pay up breakage fees. You should see the patients. Naturally, Jack Teeters has a plumb¬ ing shop monopoly in Sturgis by now, but lie takes life easy and lets Don Snook and Norm Vincent, some real muscle-men, do all the work. I bet Phin Wheat would have ended up in the same way, if he hadn’t been overcome by the lure of the tropics. Y ou know how he is with the wimmen. Beverly Meese has her hands full teaching country-school, which is supported by Betty 32 Bradley Fry, Vern Happel, Jack Hearld, Don Avery and Richard Carls. Kenneth Dauber turned out to be the champion recruiter for the WACS because the girls just can’t resist his charms. He was so good that he persuaded Joan Houck, Betty Nighswander, Evelyn Vogel, and Janette Birkliimer to join, and they’re in there yet, helping to rehabilitate Europe. Well, Sally, give my love to little Jackie and Chuck and Bobby and David. Love, Loraine ★ Class Will ★ (Continued from page 23) I, Beverly Makyes, will my ambitious nature to Rosie Thomas. To Maxine Pettijohn, I, Ellen Beth Mc¬ Bride, will my glamour. I, Donna Ailes, will my artistic ability to Paul Waltke. I, Thyra Davis will my beautiful voice to Jackie Tooley. I, Sara Donelson, will my efficiency to Bntcli Schuler. I, Richard Clemens, bequeath my slick- ed-down, patent leather hair to John Blasius. I, Phyllis Hecht, will my calm, poised quietness to Mary Ellen Blossom. I, Pat Shields, will my basketball abil¬ ity to Willie Harman. I, Victor Mow, bequeath my iron lungs (suitable for calling square dances) to Bill Brown. I, Archie Reeg, will the traditional Reeg wrestling ability to my younger brother, Jack. I, Evelyn Vogel, will my typing ability to Jerry Long. I, Helen Schuler, bequeath my bound¬ less pep and e xuberance to Pat Gerardo. To Barbara Lntz, I, Barbara Moore, do will and bequeath my straight hair. We, Bette Ulme rand Naomi Pickels, will our cheery dispositions to Babs Phil¬ lips and Jinx Weaver. I, Norman Vincent, will my manly strength to Ray Spencer. I, Roger Jorn, in the true Jorn tradi¬ tion, do will my wolfislmess to Dick Griffis I, Richard Repke, will my quietness to Bill Mo wry. I, Joan Everard, will my enormous appetite for good food to Pat Wagner. I, Ray Ivrneger, will my ability to tell a tall tale to any underclassman who thinks he can get away with it. We, Beverly Wheeler and David Ja¬ cobs, will our love troubles to any Junior couple who have stamina enough to take it. I, Pat Kuenzel, do hereby will and be¬ queath my seat in G.S.R. to any junior who likes to be strictly front row center. I, Duane Wagner, will all my worldly possessions, except Gloria Funk, to Charles Ammerman. I, Don Snook, do hereby will and be¬ queath my popularity with Three Rivers girls to any underclassman with enough gas to get over there. I, Neubert Petschulat, do hereby wil] and bequeath my position on the football team to Jack Grim. To Ted Roberts, I, Bud Sailors, do will my distinction as a “great” band leader. I, Beverly Kilbury, do will and be¬ queath my resemblance to Sadie Hawkins to any girl with enough courage to parade the halls of SHS in her bare feet. I, Harold Freeland, will my studious¬ ness to Lee Misner. We, Pat Lewis and Margaret Scheetz, will and bequeath our ability to raise a mean eyebrow to any undergraduate girl who hasn’t yet mastered the technique. (Continued on page 63) 33 “Static Statistics” No. in class.96 No. of girls.58 No. of boys.38 Dream Girl. Dream Boy. Amazon. Tarzan. Sharpie (Female). Sharpie (Male). Wolf. Wolfess. Pain in the Neck (Female) Pain in the Neck (Male). . . Hot Air Bag (Female) Hot Air Bag (Male). Young Innocent (Female).. Young Innocent (Male) Loudest Girl. Loudest Boy. Mamma’s Baby girl. Mamma’s Baby boy. Bean Pole (Female). Bean Pole (Male). Stumpy (Female). Stumpy (Male). .. . Loraine Keeslar Neubert Petscliulat .Helen Schuler . .. .Joseph Bogart .Bessie Gage . . . . Dewey Tennent .Arthur Reeg . . Margaret Scheetz .Jackie Allen Richard Clemmons .Phyllis Heclit . .. .Wayne Sailors .Joan Houck . .Kenneth Dauber . . . .Patsy Kuenzel . . . . Richard Repke . . Mary Lee Purdy .Donald Avery . . . . E. B. McBride .John Gosling .Arlene Hire .Vern Hoppel 34 The Joint is really Jumpin ’ “Super Saleswomen” Pleading, smiling, threat¬ ening — by some hook or crook we managed to pry loose enough hard cash to finance our Great Undertak¬ ing, yet not make the adver¬ tisers too unhappy. i iW L , tip H Bat yBlal 1- ' M iP yj tei . v HI Lois Calkins, Loraine Keeslar, Evelyn Vogel, Helen Schuler, Marilyn Reynolds, Margaret Scheetz, Grace Derr, Mary Lee Purdy, Joanne Everard, Phyllis Hecht, Pat Shields. We Dood It” Also, all hail to Mrs. Brown and Miss Hagen, who lent a guiding hand to bring together all our frantic efforts. We really were just helping them, because they worked hard. They did a swell job—we’d have been lost without them. And these are the kids who made the old annual tick. Perhaps we don’t look har¬ ried, but we worked hard to make this the best year-book we knew how. The under¬ classmen can never appre¬ ciate a Sturgensian until it’s their turn to put one out! STURGENSIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief.Carolyn Cromer Ass’t Editor.Sara Donelson Business Manager.Bob Linder Ass’t Bus. Manager. . . .“Jackie” Allen Sports Editor.Joe Bogart Ass’t Sports Editor.Dick Huston Art Editor.Beverly Makyes Ass’t Art Editor.Lois Lancaster Literary Editor.Sally Lou Mick Ass’t. Literary Ed.Thyra Davis Photography.Arthur Reeg Senior-Write-Ups. .Suzanne Hamilton, Barbara Moore Typists.Evelyn Vogel, Marilyn Reynolds 35 Gals-Amateur Amazons This year the G.A.A. set out with Mary Lee Purdy as our president, under the guidance of Miss Frances Pikkaart. The other officers were: Lorraine Cone, Vice- President ; Josephine Henderson, Secre¬ tary; Jean Sandburg, Treasurer; Mary Jane Weaver and Mary Ellen Kline, Point Recorders; Kay Seger and Ethel Schuler, Sports Mgrs.; and Beverly Light, Social Chairman. After getting acquainted, w T e set right in to work on our customary Penny Carnival, which was a huge success. Then to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Leap Year, we had our annual Sweetheart Swing February 19. Besides keeping on the go socially, we also kept good the ath¬ letic purpose of our organization by arranging weekly basketball and bowling tournaments, which also boosted our points. G.A.A. Penny Carnival The G.A.A. Penny Carnival was held Friday evening November 12, in the High School Gymnasium. Miss Pikkaart head of the G.A.A. was in charge. The doors opened at 7 :30 p. m. with a large crowd waiting to get in. At 8:30 Mary Lee Purdy, the president, was crowned queen of the carnival. She was attended by the other officers. Approximately 600 attended the car¬ nival. It was a gala affair with over 20 con¬ cessions and many new ones were added to the old ones. The bowery show which featured a hula dance as the main attraction and a fashion show which modeled everything from a ‘‘gay-nineties” bathing suit to a dashing “victory dress.” The Boys With The Pins The Girls Like The Hi-Y, the traditional ex¬ ample-setters for S.H.S. boys had, as the high spot of the year, a dance, with the G.A.A. as guests. Mr. De- Ilaven was the club’s sponsor, and the officers for this year were: Arthur Reeg.President Neubert Petschulat. Vice-President Charles Ammerman.Chaplain 36 “Furrowing For America” n .j. u J First Row R. Avery, C. Eaton, E . Storms, J. Grim, R. Holliday, A . 1 Brown, B. Fennell. Second Row: D. Avery, J. Hearld, W. Mowry, R. Mowry, R. Royer, D. Carls, D. Bogen, B. King. Third Row: V. Happel, Don Ulrey, R. Wagner, V. Wygant, D. Rasbaugh, B. Sites, Mr. Christensen. Mr. Christensen’s proteges who are raising bigger and better corn and live stock for the good old U. S. A. 37 “They Shall Have Music!” Sturgis High has always been noted statewide as the school witli “The Band.” Mr. Wheat has seen a complete change of personnel since the band won its first hon¬ ors, but he still gets the best performance he can drag out of the “band kids,” with a lower average age than usual. This year the school practically burst with pride when its music-men and maids subbed for the U. of M. band itself at the big Michigan- Minnesota game. We at home sat glued to the radio that Saturday, and either burst into yells and jumped up and down in jubi¬ lance, or else into tears of pride when we heard our own “sixty-one” crack into ac¬ tion with the snappy best of 180 and play with their heart and soul in it! Maybe they’ll always be a little conceited about it, but that was no sign they didn’t work every bit as hard on their spring concert they gave. “Pep People” With such solid-sending football and basketball teams as we had, the student body really had to “give” to show its appreciation and urge them on to bigger and better things. If everybody yells at the same time it sounds a lot better, and that’s what we were for. 38 tiire “Frankies” and “Dinahs al ' really another no getting versatile, notch in his baton in first operetta. He coordinated into a reasonable facsimile of old French colonial Louisianians, which is pretty far removed from home, to bring forth a very well-received ‘ ‘ Mocking Bird. ’ ’ A creditable performance was given by the following cast: Lois Lancaster, Rod¬ ger Jorn, Carolyn Cromer, Beverly Ivil- bury, Earl Frohriep, Thyra Davis, Hubert Morrison, Robert Kline, John Hines, Clar¬ ence Urick, Suzanne Hamilton, Bette Ulm¬ er, Tom Stevenson, Barbara Moore, James Benedict. Sallv Mick. fAjU-iy Chorus TOP ROW: K. Walters, C. Kirsch, M. Kline, J. Benidict, H. Morrison, R. Kline, B. Kasdorf, E. Frohreip, M. Wright, H. Taylor, E. Vogel, B. Holsinger. Third Row: P. Brand, R. Sanders, L. Cone, B. Phillips, S. Benham, J. Maystead, B. Holsinger, B. Ailes, P. Wag¬ ner, J. LeVinske, M. Long. Second Row: M. Stutz, T. Davis, L. Lancaster, M. Lincoln, S. Weaver, J. Kemble, J. Haskins, B. Ulmer, B. Kilbury, P. Hunter, J. McCaffery. First Row: C. Cromer, B. Moore, S. Hamilton, B. Woods, M. Mitchell, J. Mingus, L. Webster, M. Goodwin, B. Blodgett, B. Spearow. 39 “Our Junior Fling” The main swing-and-sway event of last year was the good old J-PIop, furnished by us who are now seniors. We showed excel¬ lent appreciation of the—esthetic, shall we say?—by elaborating the theme of the dance upon the motif of a very curvaceous Latin- American lady, with partner. Rhumbas, tangos, and such—who are we kidding?— jive is the word—yes, swing and senti¬ mental songs were beat out by the Bobby Wear orchestra. Phin Wheat, Jr. was the head man for organizing the event. Once the people got there they could hardly tear themselves away, because the dance was so well-organized by Phin with the aid of his committee chairmen: Carolyn Cromer, decorations; Tliyra Davis, invita¬ tions ; Loraine Keeslar, orchestra; Mary Lee Purdy, refreshments; Sara Donelson, publicity; Dewey Tennent, tickets; Suzanne Hamilton, programs; Barbara Moore, check-room. After the ball was over we went home, and slept and slept, and then the very next day began wondering what this year’s would be like. But we must leave the tell¬ ing of that for the next annual. ★ ★ ★ “The Womens Turn At Bat” And then this year, Sadie Hawkins week got a solid send-off with the C.A.A. ’s traditional Sweetheart Swing, February 19. This is always “ladies’ night ' ’—and we mean they foot the bill, to make sure that everyone understands the meaning of the Lil’ Abner comic strip from which the theme was borrowed—you know—the girl chases the boy until she catches him? This was a triple-duty dance, since 1944 is a leap-year, and the girls also escorted their beaus for their Valentines to them. 40 Drahma (j. g.) December 1 we Juniors presented “Going Places” by Glenn Hughes, under the direction of Miss Hazel Lowrey. The cast was: Dr. Walter Kimball.Bob Grim Ella Kimball.Barbara Hossie Shirley Kimball.Barbara Donelson Jeff Sterling.Richard Griffis Rosemary Lee. Cuthbert Lee. Chuck Malloy. . . . , Kate Malloy. Dr. Melville Stubbs Lillian Stubbs. Gladys Miller. Florence Ward . . . . .Barbara Lutz .Milton Godden .Bill Brown .Donna Parker .John Hill .Garnetta Bassett .Mary Shimp Mary Carolyn Wright Drahma (s.g.) The Senior Play was really cute because so much of the doings of a teen-age girl hit home to the delighted audience which was not far removed from those days itself—“Junior Miss” was well handled by the cast, perhaps for that very reason. Marilyn Barton directed the play, which was given Friday, May 5, with the following cast: Harry Graves Joe. Grace Graves. Hilda. Lois Graves. . Wayne Sailors . . . .Bob Loetz .Sara Donelson . .Jackie Allen .... Lois Baer Judy Graves. Fuffy Adams. J. B. Curtis. Ellen Curtis. Willis Reynolds. . . Barlow Adams. . . . Western Union Boy Merrill Feurback.. Sterling Brown. . . , Albert Kunody. . . . Tommy Arbuckle. Charles. Haskell Cummings. .Suzanne Hamilton . . . Carolyn Cromer .Dick Huston .Thyra Davis .Roger Jorn . . .Duane Wagner .Bob Kline .Dick Carls .Bob Kline Neubert Petschulat . . .Clarence Urick ..Bob Loetz .Joe Bogart 41 TROJAN STAFF Editor.Suzanne Hamilton Assistant Editor.Betty Coombs Business Manager.Sally Lou Mick Assistant Business Manager.Lois Lancaster Boys’ Sports Editor.Dick Huston Girls’ Sports Editor.Pat Kuenzel Exchange Editor.Ruth McBride Art Editor.Joan Everard Reporters.H. Schuler, E. B. McBride, B. Moore, B. Price Faculty Adviser.Marilyn Barton Journalism The Journalism class, once again un¬ der the wing of Miss Barton, has done quite a lot this year, if we do say so our¬ selves. We’ve had a continual running battle with the “studes” about this “dirt column” business (which is considered a routine matter by now.) We’ve tried in every issue to whip up enthusiasm about buying war stamps and bonds for the big “Buy-A-Mustang” campaign. We have tried to report interestingly all the big and little news that floats around a high school. We have printed quite a few good themes written in school’s English classes. We boasted an exceptionally well-written sports page this year, much to the delight of the soldier population who formerly haunted these halls, and who thereby were sent editions of the paper made extra for them with the cooperation of the school board. These were our contributions. We hope you liked “The Trojan” this year. ★ ★ ★ “They Watch Our Step For Us” The future of our assembly, school party, and pep-meeting schedules, the gen¬ eral government of the student body, and the planning of our gigantic P-51 Mustang purchase campaign, was placed in the hands of twelve kids by the student vote at the beginning of this year. A new plan was inaugurated this time, with the election of one representative from each grade for this year only, with another chosen to carry over and serve next year, so they will know more about what is going on. Our two seniors, Jim Post and Suzie Hamilton, were president and vice-president respectively. 42 “The Music-Makers” It’s becoming a tradition for each class to have at least one member who is ambi¬ tions enough to organize an orchestra. The one which is bowing out this year has been going strong for a couple of years in the hands of Bud Sailors. The members are: Rhythm — Piano, C. B. Thomas; Drums, Junior Mandigo; Bass, Rodger Borgert. Brass — Trumpet, Bud Bakeman; Trombone, Jim Doolittle. Woodwind—Sax and clarinet, Bud Sailors. Vocalists—Thvra Davis, Bill Mowry. Ted Roberts’ band has really got un¬ derway this year, so they will be quite capable of taking over when Bud’s leaves off. It is composed of: Rhythm -— Piano, Vince S h a 11 r y; Drums, Dale Picker; Bass, Harry Stevens (not pictured). Brass — Trumpet, Jack S p e a r o w; Trombone, Bob Wagner. Woodwind—Sax and Clarinet, Ted Roberts, Henry Loetz (not pictured), Les Whipple. Vocalist—Beverly Kilbury. Clues to be found on page 63 44 Makin ' for the Muscle DIAMOND DEMONS Back Row: R. Miller (coach), J. Bogart, J. Post, J. Avery, R. Griffis, T. Tober. Front Row: M. Eldridge, J. Crain, C. Haack, V. Schragg, R. Newman, C. Brown, E. Stevens. Absent from picture: J. Reed, D. Snook. “Horse Hide Heroes Masterful pitching and power hitting featured the 1943 edition of the Sturgis Trojans who captured their third consecu¬ tive conference title and their sixth in twelve years of Twin Valley competition. Bogart, with a perfect fielding aver¬ age of 1.000, held down first base; Crain, at second, Eldridge, at third, and Avery, at shortstop, rounded out the inner defense. The outer gardens were patrolled by Haack, Schragg, and Tober. Post, who alternated in right field because of his power at the plate, was the main stay of the mound corps with a 5-0 record; Snook and Griffis completed the championship pitching staff. Jim Reed proved himself to be a capable receiver, while Newman and Brown handl¬ ed the utility outfield chores. Haack, with a robust .444 average, led the hitters, Avery trailed closely behind with a potent .424 mark. Eldridge, Post, and Reed, with respective averages of .333, .310, and .285 also contributed to the offen¬ sive cause. 1943 BASEBALL Sturgis.... .... 5 Marshall . .4 Sturgis.... .... 14 Albion . o Sturgis. . . . .... 14 Coldwater . .3 Sturgis.... . ... 5 Marshall . .4 Sturgis.... ....12 Hillsdale . . 0 Sturgis.... ... . 4 Coldwater . .5 Sturgis. . . . . .. . 8 Albion . . 1 Sturgis. . . . 9 State High . . . . . 0 CONFERENCE STANDINGS Team Won Lost Pet. Sturgis. .6 1 .857 Albion. .4 3 .571 Marshall. .4 3 .571 Coldwater . 2 5 .286 Hillsdale. .1 5 .167 45 GRIDIRON GREATS Back Row: D. Faunce (coach), C. Ammerman (Mgr.). W. Mowry, R. Mowry, D. Ware, D. Wagner, W. Berger, R. Borgert, H. Morrison, R. Griffis, W. Brown, R. Finlay (Ass’t. Coach). Front Row: J. Avery, D. Snook, C. Urick, W. Sailors, R. Repke, J. Reed, (Co-Capt.). “Gridiron Greats’’ The pigskin carriers of Sturgis High started out their season by losing their first two games. They then went on to win four of the six remaining games which gave them five wins against three losses. The outstanding games of the year were the Albion and Coldwater games in which we won 33 to 13 and 26 to 20. Some of the individual highlights were the running and passing of Bogart along with Post who also did an excellent job of kicking. Our four star linemen Reed, Vin¬ cent, Avery, and Urick did an excellent job at blocking for the ball carriers. The team compiled 226 yards from scrimmage per game and twelve first downs per game, a record which hasn’t been equalled by a Sturgis team in the last few years. Special honors go to Joe Bogart and Jim Reed who were elected on the first all conference T. V. team and who were also co-captains. Norman Vincent, Jim Avery, and Jim Post were given honorable mention. Twin Valley W. L. T. Pet. Marshall.5 0 0 1.000 Sturgis.4 1 0 .800 Coldwater .2 2 1 .500 Lakeview .2 2 1 .500 Albion.1 4 0 .200 Hillsdale.0 5 0 .000 Season’s Scores: Sturgis. . . ... 6 State High. . ... 7 Sturgis. . . . . .13 Ann Arbor. ....41 Sturgis. . . . . . 13 Lakeview. . . . . 0 Sturgis. . . . . .42 Hillsdale . .... 1 Sturgis. . . . . . 0 Marshall . .... 19 Sturgis. . . . . .33 Albion . .... 13 Sturgis. . . ... 6 Three Rivers . . .... 19 Sturgis. . . .. . 26 Coldwater . ....20 Totals. . . .139 126 46 COURT CONQUERORS Back Row: D. Wagner, C. Ammerman, W. Berger, D. Snook, N. Petschulat, R. Bogert. Front Row: L. Strang, R. Mowry, T. Tober, J. Post, (Capt.), J- Bogart, R. Griffis, W. Mowry. “Court Conquerors” The Trojan Basketeers romped through their second best season in the last ten years. They won 14 and l ost 3 for a percentage of .824. This percentage was only topped by the team of 1941. Another record made by this year’s team was the winning of the Twin Valley Conference for the third straight year. This has never been done by another team. The best game of the season was the final game of the District Tournament with the quintet from State High. This was a very hard-fought and aggressive game with Sturgis emerging the winner in the closing minutes of the game by a 37 to 34 score. Post’s long shots, Tober’s defense and Bogart’s play making ability, are some of the individual highlights of the game. Tob¬ er was also the most improved player on the team. Special honors go to Captain Jim Post who was placed on the first all conference team by the coaches. Tober and Bogart were placed on the second team. 1943-44 Twin Valley Co-Champions Won Lost Pet. 12 2 .857 Stura’is 32 Marshall . ....23 Sturgis. ....30 Three Rivers . . . . ....24 Sturgis. Hillsdale . .... 20 Sturgis. ....53 Lake view. .... 27 Sturgis. .... 39 Coldwater . ....27 Sturgis. .... 39 Albion . .... 24 Sturgis. .... 31 State High . ....34 Sturgis. .20 Marshall . ....41 Sturgis. ....40 Hillsdale . .... 18 Sturgis. .... 36 Three Rivers . . . . ....24 Sturgis. .... 38 Lakeview. 22 Sturgis. ....43 State High (overtime) 41 Sturgis. ....24 Coldwater . ....23 Sturgis. ....47 Albion . ....34 502 382 (Continued on page 54) 47 WRESTLERS Third Row: Coach Finley, E. Barnes, W. Stetson, J. Deter, V. Mow, K. Sheeler, D. Hart, F. Finnerman, R. Kline. Second Row: J. Blasius, J. Benedict, A. Reeg, M. Nelson, J. O’Connell, B. Kasdorf, R. Grim. First Row: V. Andrews, R. Holiday, H. Blue, Herbert Magnus, Robert Pinney, Lyle Hopkins, Ray Spencer, William Pannell. “Musclemen ” The wrestling team, with a new coaeli at the helm, saw limited service during the half-time periods at the home basketball games and also took part in the Intramural Bound-Up. They did, however, manage to meet the Howe Military School squad in a few contests. Bob Finlay, replacing Paul Krueger, was the new mentor of the S.Ii.S. grap- plers. The personell of the team was headed by Arthur Reeg and Norman Vin¬ cent, both seniors of four years experience. WRESTLING AWARDS 1943-44 SENIORS Vincent, Norman Reeg, Arthur Moe, Victor Kline, Robert JUNIORS Sheeler, Keith Hart, Dale Grim, Robert SOPHOMORES Benedict, Ben Nelson, Maynard Kasdorf, William O’Connell, Jim Stetson, Wesley Asbury, Lyle FRESHMEN Short, Jack Andrews, Vernon Blue, Howard Ulvey, Donald RESERVE BASEBALL First Row: W. Brown, R. Borgert, M. Godden, D. Atwater, H. Morrison, B. Kline, A. Reeg, S. Holton. Second Row: T. Linder, W. Sailors, J. Hines, E. Barnes, R. Parker, J. Blasius, R. Wells, H. Wenzel, G. Den- niston. Third Row: R. Jorn, W. Stetson, R Bolley, W. Berger, L. Slagg, L. Whip¬ ple, D. Wagner, W. Kasdorf. 48 UttJR Ql s Reserve Football First Row: B. Pannell, R. Franks, V. And J. Grim, B. Snook, J. Finnerman, R. Lambourne, W. Freeland, R. Spencer. Second Row: P. Lint, A. Miller, C. Bell, M. Nelson, L. Asbury, D. Bunnell, L. Slagg, W. Kasdorf, L. Flopkins, L. Strang. Third Row: W. Eberhard, R. Pinney, F. Finner- man, C. Notestine, B. Kline, D. Hambright, R. Grim, V. Repke, J. Hill, Coach Maner. Fourth Row: B. Stevens, D. Lewis, J. Reid, J. Benedict, D. Hart, W. Stetson, E. Wa nej, T. Linder B - Parker. „ AT„Q RESERVE FOOTBALL ... 0 Bronson V s. Sturgis. Sturnis... .0 Reserve Basket 7 Three Rivers R.. . . ... 12 6 White Pigeon Y.. . ... 7 0 Constantine A . ... 9 Back onnewell ison Row estme, Spencer, J?. Lamborne. Front Row: R. Pinney, C. Bell, M. Godden, D. ivater, T. Linder, W. Brown. Absent from picture: D. Ware, D. Notestine. (Continued on page 54) Am 49 Sturdy Bodies From At the beginning of the second sem¬ ester gym classes were held one hour every day instead of twice a week as was done during the first semester. This brought on backaches, and stiff legs and shoulders. The major sports which are played are basketball, volleyball and softball. In each 7 v class tournaments are held in each of these sports. Because of the large numbers in the classes Miss Pikkaart intraoWted “Basket¬ ball Endball. ” Along wihp this they also “Ball Fillers’’ B. Jordan, G. Hamilton Capt., Marjorie Goodwin, W. Hearld, B. Blodgett, B. Fox. played the popular game of “Racehorse” basketball. Conditioning exercises were a portion of each period. The exercises consisted of calisthenics, marching and tumbling. After the girls learned their own routine they were allowed to take part in conducting the class. One hour a week is spent in square dancing. This is a new feature which has become very popular with the girls. The gym classes were given the Na¬ tional Glirls’ Physical Fitness Test as com¬ piled by the faculty of the University of California. The records of the test were sent in and tabulated with those of one thousand other high schools. The tests were given in the spring and again in the fall to note improvement. The Junior High girls meet two days a week. Tlndr classes were held in the Alumni Room and consist mainly of stunts and building pyramids. Bowling and basketball were the main sports in the Intramural Department. Over sixty girls took part in the bowl¬ ing league which met every Thursday for 50 Little “Push-Ups” Grow fifteen weeks. Glema Hamilton’s team won first place and Jean Mingus’ team rolled their way into second place. On Wednesday nights intramural basketball was played. The tournament consisted of eight teams with ten players on a team. As a fitting climax to the intramural activities a “Playday” was held on March 18. The day was attended by thirty Three Rivers girls and twenty-five Coldwater girls. Games were played in basketball, volleyball, and bowling. ★ ★ ★ Under the watchful eye and command¬ ing voice of Dale Faunce, physical educa¬ tion instructor, around 300 boys of S.H.S. rounded themselves into shape during the school year. During the first few weeks of the workouts the familiar sound of grunts and groans echoed throughout the gymnasium. But after the temporary pain and stiffness, which many of the fellows believed to be rigor mortis setting in, sub¬ sided sighs of relief became the fashion. The benefits derived from the exer¬ cises are many and varied. They can be divided into two classes: (1) calisthenics and (2) navy tests. The calisthenics con¬ sist of the following: windmill, shoulder roll, set-ups, hand-shake, body twisters, knee bends, duck walks, jumping jack, leg- lift-and-splits, and leg crossovers. The purpose of these exercises is to loosen up the right muscles of the various parts of the anatomy. The navy tests build up cer¬ tain parts of the body. Push-ups strengthen the muscles in the arms, chest, shoulders, and back; squad thrusts develop muscular coordination and the shoulder and thigh muscles. Squad jumps, meanwhile, add extra muscle to the calf, knee, and thigh. Last, but not least, they also increase the physical stamina of the individuals. Obstacle courses also enter into the conditioning picture. The trainee starts out by going over a ladder hand by hand. A fox hole, balancing boards, a six foot wall, and the swinging rope comes next. He ends up by crawling through another obstacle and then runs up to starting line for the finish. The purpose of the physical fitness program was primarily instituted for the purpose of conditioning our boys for ser¬ vice in the armed forces but it is now evi¬ dent that this training is likely to have a permanent effect on most of the partici¬ pants—they will never want to be soft again. 51 Baseball Awards 1943 Varsity “S” SENIORS Post, Jim Bogart, Joe Snook, Donald JUNIORS Tober, Tom Griffis, Richard Mo wry, Robert Ammerman, Charles Strang, Lewis SOPHOMORES Berger, Wayne MANAGER’S ADARD Wagner, Duane Bonnewell, Loren Slagg, Lyle Varsity Reserve “rS” SENIORS Petschulat, Neubert JUNIORS Mowry, William Ware, Donald Atwater, Donald Brown, William Godden, Milton SOPHOMORES Borgert, Roger Bell, Clyde FRESHMEN Notestine, Cleon Service Monogram 19S43 JUNIOR Notestine, Don SOPHOMORES Kirby, Richard Linder, Tom Bunnell, Donald Morrison, Hubert FRESHMEN Pinney, Robert Hopkins, Lyle Spencer, Ray Grim, Jack Avery, Russell Pannell, William Lint, Phil Wagner, Robert Benedict, Jim Lamborne, Richard Basketball Awards 1943-44 Varsity “S” SENIORS Crain, Joe Haack, Charles Eldridge, Marvin Schragg, Victor Brown, Charles Stevens, Elwood Newman, Richard JUNIORS Bogart, Joe Post, Jim Reed, Jim Snook, Don Avery, Jim SOPHOMORES Tober, Tom Griffis, Richard MANAGER’S AWARDS Bunnell, Donald Bell, Clyde Varsity Reserve “rS” ' SENIORS Toepper, Jack JUNIORS Petschulat, Neubert Jorn, Roger Wagner, Duane Holton, Stanley Sailors, Wayne SOPHOMORES Brown, William Ammerman, Charles Strang, Lewis Blasius, John Godden, Milton Kline, Robert FRESHMEN Borgert, Roger Berger, Wayne Service Monogram JUNIORS Kline, Robert Reeg, Arthur SOPHOMORES Atwater, Donald Barnes, Eugene Notestine, Donald Bolley, Richard FRESHMEN Morrison, Hubert Linder, Tom Stetson, Wesley Wenzel, Harry Parker, Robert Hines, John Slagg, Lyle Whipple, Leslie Kasdorf, William Wells, Roger Dennison, George Robert Miller, Athletic Director 52 Football Awards 1943 Varsity “S” SENIORS Bogart, Joe Reed, Jim Post, Jim Snook, Donald Urick, Clarence Vincent, Norman Goss, Keith Avery, Jim Sailors, Wayne Petschulat, Neubert Repke, Richard Reeg, Arthur Wagner, Duane JUNIORS Ware, Donald Mo wry, Robert Mowry, William SOPHOMORES Borgert, Roger Morrison, Hubert MANAGER’S AWARD Ammerman, Charles Varsity Reserve “rS” JUNIORS Griffis, Richard Brown, William Hambright, Duane Kline, Robert Grim, Robert Notestine, Donald Strang, Lewis Hill, John SOPHOMORES Berger, Wayne Bell, Clyde Slagg, Lyle Kasdorf, William Bunnell, Donald Nelson, Maynard Hart, Dale Finnerman, Frank Linder, Tom Asbury, Lyle Miller, Alfred FRESHMEN Pinney, Robert Notestine, Cleon Hopkins, Lyle Service Monogram 19S43 SOPHOMORES Parker, Robert Wagner, Edward Stetson, Wesley Repke, Victor Shoemaker, Edwin FRESHMEN Grim, Jack Freeland, William Lamborne, Richard Franks, Richard Finnerman, Jack Andrews, Vern Spencer, Ray Lint, Phil Snook, Bruce Lewis, Delmar Wagner, Robert Harker, Wayne Tennent, Dave Pannell, William Eberhard, Wayne Benedict, Jim Reid, Jim Dale Faunce, Intramural Director Boys’ Intramurals The grade school, junior high, and senior high intramurals programs were again successfully carried out under the able ' leadership of Dale Faunce, Intramural Director. Basketball, volleyball ‘21,” foul shoot¬ ing, and ping-pong again found a favored spot among the youth of Sturgis public schools. The annual Intra-Mural Round- Up was again a success. The war dogs of Camp Custer, Michigan, demonstrated their part in military warfare much to the awe and admiration of the record crowd. The K-9’s displayed their prowess in (1) guard duty, (2) disarming a man with a gun, (3) tracking down saboteurs, and (4) attacking a machine gun nest. In the championship basketball play¬ offs, Iowa, sparked by Jim Reed, their high scoring captain, won the Class “A” senior high title by downing Indiana, cap¬ tained by Leonard Miller. In Class “B” it was Bob Parker’s Missouri quintet over Drake headed by Ed Wagner. Ann Arbor annexed junior high honors by defeating Pontiac, captained by W. Renner. L. West led the winners. (Continued on page 54) 53 Boys ’ Intramurals (Continued from page 53) Jim Post’s Washington aggregation walked off with the volleyball crown by toppling Chuck Ammerman’s Tulsa crew. Jim Reed topped the list in “21” while Loren Bonnewell was the winner in foul shooting. E. Storms and J. Spearow emerged victorious over Sailors and R. Linder in the match for the ping-pong doubles championship; R. Wells outpointed M. Snook to take top honors in the singles event. Chinese soccer, racehorse basket¬ ball; indoor hockey, musical calisthenics, and wrestling completed the bill of fare. The Monday night intramural league, in its second year of operation, also func¬ tioned successfully, Sturgis High School, along with the University of Michigan, is the only school ★ “Court Conquerors’’ (Continued from page 47) District Tournament District Champions Sturgis.49 Three Rivers .27 Sturgis.37 State High .34 86 61 Regional Tournament Sturgis.46 Niles.55 Total Season Won Lost Pet. 14 3 .824 Conference Standings Won Lost Pet. Sturgis. .9 1 .900 Marshall. .9 1 .900 Co Id water . .6 4 .600 Hillsdale . o 8 .200 Albion. o 8 .200 Lakeview . 0 8 .200 in state prep or collegiate circles to put on such an event as the Intramural Round- Lip. Much of the credit for the success of the program goes to Mr. Faunce. How¬ ever, many bouquets can also be tossed to the members of the varsity and reserve athletic teams who served as officials, timers, scorers, and general helpers for the many contests throughout the year. When winter gives way to spring, soft- ball and horseshoes are thrust into the in¬ tramural limelight. No intramural sports, however, are played in the fall. Yes, the 1943-44 intramural program was a successful one. As long as Mr. Faunce, or men like him, are handling the reins the ones in the future will likewise prosper. ★ Reserve Basketball (Continued from page 49) 1943-44 Sturgis Reserves. . 15 Marshall R.. . . . .45 Sturgis Reserves. .34 Three Rivers R. 20 Sturgis Reserves. .26 Colon V. Sturgis Reserves..29 Lakeview R.. . . .34 Sturgis Reserves..37 Coldwater R.. . .26 Sturgis Reserves.. 27 Albion R. . .32 Sturgis Reserves. .20 State High R. . .18 Sturgis Reserves. . 21 Marshall R.. .. . .24 Sturgis Reserves. .36 Three Rivers R. 31 Sturgis Reserves. .36 Lakeview R.. . . .29 Sturgis Reserves. .16 State High R. . .13 Sturgis Reserves. .20 Coldwater R.. . .29 Sturgis Reserves. .15 Albion R. . .19 Sturgis Reserves. .28 Colon Y. 90 360 365 Won Lost Pet. Sturgis Reserves. .8 6 .571 54 Classics “Future Rembrandts” Before we seniors made onr fade out, under tlie leadership of Miss Arnold, the more gifted ones among us offered unto the lap of mother art the best fruits of their efforts in the realm of oils. These pictures were painted by Bar¬ bara Price, Lois Lancaster, Don Snook, Donna Ailes, Carolyn Cromer, and Beverly Makyes, ranging from left to right and from top to bottom. 5 5 “Our Promising Pen Pushers” TIPS FROM A TOTTERING JUNIOR TO PRESENT UNDER-CLASSMEN Come now Sonny Boy, climb up on grandpa’s knee and listen to some advice about the horrors and trouble you are yet to encounter in this building of greater learning. Now don’t laugh, I may be only a junior, but I’ve learned a lot in five years, and now I am prepared to give yon some of the “Dos and Don’ts” of Sturgis High School. You young folks impress me as a speedy lot. I watch you careening down the halls at break-neck speed every hour, your whole existance seemingly devoted to getting to the next class on time, but why? You don’t do anything when you get there, do you? Take your time—when I was young I used to tear down the halls, but I often came to grief. Many’s the time I’ve felt the heavy hand of the laAv clamp down on me, and a gruff voice inquire “Where’s the fire?” Don’t get on the wrong side of your teachers, they can make it plenty tough for you later. Speed is no asset, the quicker you get there the more work you have to do. Slow up, don’t run us old folks to the ground. Perhaps your cloakroom technique re¬ quires more extensive mention. I’ve seen you folks stage a stampede on the cloak¬ room that puts the greatest mob-scene to shame. And the way yon flock around the drinking fountain—Well, it’s too much for words. Just the other day when I got a drink I thought I was going for the third time, somebody pushed my head under, and someone else walked all over my feet. Please have some remarkable football play¬ ers in future years. I’d rather try to play the whole varsity instead of a group of eighth graders after their coats. Many’s the time 1 have landed face down and have been trampled on to the point of agony. Please folks, don’t kill us yet. We’ve work¬ ed hard and we’re getting near the top. Another tiling, you boys and gals have the most remarkable study hall habits I’ve ever seen. You give open debate among you and your neighbors, you fight private wars using the paper-wad and bean-shooter as your principal weapons. You eat all manner of food and carry on all types of business in session room, and perhaps the most notable thing is adaption of the Air Age. You folks, I must admit, turn out the best gliders I have ever seen, then why must you spoil your scientific works of art by launching them during study period? They’re really very painful when they hit you in the back of the neck. Don’t forget your teachers are human beings too, that is most of the time. They aren’t here to be nasty, in fact, they’re about the most patient and good-natured people there are, so treat them right. They are also your elders and should command some respect, so don’t refer to Mr. Perry as “old J. C.” or Mr. Maner as “Fish,” because it’s liable to get you in trouble, and it’s not very courteous either. You have to work too. Don’t complain yet, you have a lot of tough stuff to come, Math, English, Latin, too, but maybe the top of the list belongs to Physical Fitness. There is a class! You play a while and then you have to “loosen up.” This con¬ sists of exercises called: the handshake, windmill, jumping jack, knee bends, should¬ er roll, liver squeezer, and push ups. Then yon must pick yourself up by the hair and hold yourself at arms length, simple? Of course it is. It does you a lot of good, look at me, the finished specimen, grey hair, flabby muscles, rheumatism, yet it’s a great class. Now please, one last request, if you obey the rules and respect the teachers (poor suffering souls that they are) there’s one thing more: honor, us who have been exposed to school for eleven or twelve years. We’ve suffered and learned it the hard way so don’t push our teeth into the drinking fountain, don’t trample us at the cloakroom door, don’t pass us with a sneer, you’ll be dottering old juniors and seniors some day too. Honor us who are on the last lap, because we have devoted sweat, blood, and tears to gain this position. —Peter Gosling 56 “I WISH I HAD” T Vritten from a child’s point of vieiv I wish I had a house made of candy and windows made from crystal pepper¬ mint candy. The walk leading from the house would be beautiful rock candy of all colors and when I would go walking I would take my large peppermint walking stick and be on my way. In summer my garden would have taffy in the first row, candy corn in the second, fudge in the third row, jelly beans in the fourth row, and all the rest of the rows would have all the kinds of candy I like. I would have one lak of pop that I could drink when I was thirsty, and one to swim in when I liked. In winter when it snows the snow would be ice cream. My ice skating pond would be frozen pop, a different kind of pop every day. Every meal of my life I would have candy and for dessert I would have ice cream and pop. All the mud I would fall in would be chocolate ice cream. I would have lots of candy play things. That’s what I wish I had. —Lois Webster A TREATISE ON TEST-WRITING Three score and twelve years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new high school, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all stud¬ ents are created to write tests. Now we are engaged in final cramming for the first semester exams, and we are testing whether the Sturgis High School students or any students . . . can long endure. We are met in the schoolroom, the great battle field of the war. We have come to dedicate a portion of this battle field to the memory of these brave students who wrote in vain, and to try to do better, and get better marks than they. It is altogether fitting and proper that we shall do this, if we wish to pass. But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedi¬ cate—we cannot consecrate . . . this ground. The courageous students, living and dead, who have hopefully struggled here, have consecrated it far above our power to add or detract. We and our parents will prob¬ ably forget what we write here, but we hope the world won’t forget how laboriously we struggled here ... It is for us . . . rather to be dedicated to the great tasks remain¬ ing for us—that of getting a passing grade —that from these graduates we take in¬ creased devotion to that cause for which they gave their last full measure of devo¬ tion ; that we here firmly resolve that these students shall not have graduated in vain; that this classroom, under the teacher, shall have more and MORE tests; and that ex¬ ams, OF the teacher, BY the teacher, and FOR the Student, shall not perish from our high school. —With all due apology to Mr. Lincoln ICjk THE SCARE OF LIFE It was barely two-tl infy in the morn¬ ing when I heard a clamoring at the back door. I had been lying in bed about half asleep, in one of those sleepy but sleepless spells which everyone has, and the sudden noise made my hair rise on end. I flopped over in bed and closed my eyes determined that it wasn’t anything which needed to bother me. The noise came again, louder and more insistent. I slid down a little further into the mound of covers and turned over the other way. I didn’t want to put my foot out into the cold. The floor was like ice. I heard the noise again. It wasn’t exactly a rap; nor was it a bang; nor was it a scratch. It was more like the three combined. It became more and more insistent and deciding to either put a stop to it or die— I’d die of fright, anyway—I stepped out onto the cold floor. It wasn’t cold though. I felt something warm and soft. I scream¬ ed for help, with a dozen things running 57 through my mind in explanation of the warm, soft floor. “It could be a corpse,” I thought, “just stabbed a short time ago. It could be a burglar hiding under my bed. In fact, it could be most anything.” I had about decided that I was already dead of fright, when I remembered that I had forgotten to put out the cat. Being very greatly relieved, I started on. I never turn on lights at night, so of course, I stubbed my little toe on the leg of the chair at the foot of the stairs. I yelled with pain, but because my father and moth¬ er were away for the week-end, no one answered. When I passed the living-room door I saw a glow of light and heard a low mur¬ mur of voices coming from the dark room. I gathered up my courage into my two hands and hung on tight, and peeked into the room. Lo and behold, what should I see but the faint glow of the radio dial. I had forgotten it last evening when I went to bed. I snapped it off, and being in complete darkness again, I stubbed the toe on the other foot against the chair by the door. Back in the hall once more, I finally reached the back door, which is at the end of the perfectly straight hall with the front door at the other. When both doors are open, there is an unobstructed passage from one end of the house to the other. Still clinging desperately to my cour¬ age, I opened the back door. The wind was howling, and the force blew the front door open too. 1 could hear the unearthly noise yet, and I listened for a few seconds. I couldn’t see a thing. The sky through the trees was moonless, starless and dreadfully dark. All of a sudden I heard an awful com¬ motion on the front steps. I wheeled around just in time to be caught in a whirlwind. I heard screeches and howls, and felt scratches and bites. I fell to the floor, and that was my undoing. The dog and the cat—for so they proved to be—fought their battle-roval on me. By the time the sound- sleeping Hannah came to my rescue, I was chewed, scratched, bitten and pummelled until I didn’t know myself in the mirror. That’s the worst scare I’ve ever had, and I hope none even approaches it. That was enough to last a lifetime. —Sara Donelson • —K • NO NPiED FOR RECOLLECTIONS Funny, isn’t it? Most of the fellows and girls will be happy to leave school this year, but I don’t think I’ll be too happy about the whole thing. No, the fact that I’ll have to work for a living isn’t the reason. It’ll seem strange to part with something that has been so closely allied with my daily life for the past twelve years. I remember well the first day I started in school way back in 1931. During those early years of school, I was an ornery brat. Now, as a senior, I am a perfect gentleman. Ahem! A few of this year’s seniors started out in the same kindergarten class as I did those distant years ago. Contrary to our present day actions, we are now out of that class. It is, indeed, fun to notice the changes that have taken place in them and myself during these past years. A few have made their mark in sports while oth¬ ers have turned to the field of music or scholarship for their crown. A few years ago most of us were too busy having fun and enjoying life to even think about war. Now that it’s here, it seems as though it has come upon us rather suddenly. It seems like such a short time. I remember when I was in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades. Everyone of us in the “younger generation” admired the athletic heroes of that day such as “Buzz” Wright, Ben llill, Vern Haack, Harry Laws, Dave Schmidt, and Dave Dillon. In our eyes they were men. But, the span of years between them and us isn’t so great when you stop to consider that we are due to join them in the armed services shortly after graduation. When I was very young I loved to play cowboy and Indian, cops and robbers, and all other games involving the use of 58 toy guns. It seems odd that the boys who once went around brandishing toy pistols and making all sorts of outlandish noises (which was supposed to be gunfire) are now using real guns which speak for themselves. Yes, those days of happy, carefree childhood are gone but not forgotten. They will always live in our memories. All the heartaches and joys of yesterday will brighten all future dark moments to¬ morrow. But, the progressive individual does not live in the past; he lives in the future. Since we can’t relive those days, we should make the most of these days and make plans so that we will be happy in the future. So, remember this, all you grey-liaired seniors: when you are handed your diplo¬ ma next June, it won’t be the end of grief, agony, and intense mental torture. On the contrary, it will be the last word in the closing chapter of some of the happiest moments of your life. —Dick Huston WAR MONGERS or Whenever you think wrongly out loud you’re going to find yourself piloting a cloud Ever since the beginning of man, There has emerged some leader with uplifted hand To gather an army with which to fight For the causes he believed to be right. Like a swarm of bees following their queen, After him, a following of men could be seen, Now some of these men it’s generally thought, For the other cause, they should have fought, Take Napoleon and Caesar and surely the Kaiser, To have been on the other side would’ve been wiser, For if these men had stood with us We would have no differences to discuss ; And thus abolish all traces of war And its suffering as it grew more and more. The history of Tojo I’ve tried to trace And I think it’s going to be another Hari Kari case, With every trick of his, it’s “So sorry please” But we’re closing in, in the air and on the seas And his one time friend, Hitler they called him, The Russians, they’ve really stalled him. In the papers you read every day Of what the advertisers have to say; It’s, “Buy war bonds” and all that stuff But if we did only this, it’s not enough. Just as the bee stings you when it gets mad For our boys over there, we should be glad That they’ll give up their lives To clean out these dirty rat hives, So, in closing, I’d like to add a word Let’s do more than just give Hitler the bird, So, when this horrible war comes to an end, We can justifiably punish this fiend And also with all his scattered associates, Escort them to perdition’s fiery gates. Let’s don’t be beastly to the ants But let’s warm Hitler’s Gestapo’s pants And even though victory may be in sight Let’s not slow up our United Allies fight. —Howard Scheetz ON SLEEP Prologue Sleep is a wonderful thing, And to us all it does bring Health, happiness, wealth, and friends, With which our life never ends. ' X 1 There are various ways to rest, On your back, on your side, on your chest. But the most comfortable way, if someone asks me, Is any way you happen to be. 59 Some like air hot, some like it cold, But I can tell you, as I grow old, I’ve changed my fancy, and I can see A moderate temperature is pleasing to me. [ know some people who snore when they sleep, And I know others who don’t make a peep. [ think it sounds as though they’d blow out their brains, And it’s most noticeable at times when it rains. Many who sleep go on regular trips Up through the skies where the big bear dips. As for me, give me good terra firma, I don’t even like any sea-road to Burma. Some put their hair up when they go to bed, And that is one task I certainly dread. Therefore I skip it about every night, Which is quite noticeable ’cause my hair looks a sight! Many find pleasure in counting some sheep, Others find delight in walking in sleep. Those who talk should rehearse their orations, Or they may say something that would cost them their rations, In case someone heard them who knew not their state, And couldn’t wait their strange tale to relate To all the friends of the innocent sleeper, Who should have known not to open her peeper. Thus ends my tale of sleep and a merit Or two from which you may benefit. I hope you’ve enjoyed my first opus of many. Do you think some will read it? Or not even any? Epilogue I won’t attempt to write more, But I do hope for a good score. I’m not so good at composing a verse, But couldn’t it be quite a bit worse? —Mary Caroline Wright ★ ★ ★ “Forensic Feats ” For a good many years students of Sturgis High School have been proving to the world that they could speak effectively. This year was no exception, for again Sturgis “studes” have entered wholeheart¬ edly into forensic activities. And, as usual, they have proved themselves to be shining lights. Two of our number, Wyatt Mick and Caryl Freeman, decided to try extempor¬ aneous speaking. Caryl placed first and Wyatt second in the local contest. We seem to have the makings of more Daniel Websters here, for three students, Rubye Brothers, Donna Parker, and Ben Benedict wrote orations. While all three made an excellent showing, Rubye and Donna were judged best in that order. Then, too, there were those who hoped to make you laugh or cry when you heard their dramatic declamations. Mary Shim]) and James Doolittle tied for first honors, but Pat Schipper gave them a close race. Josephine Henderson, Jean Sandberg, George Dennison, and Gloria Funk set out to make us think, and they succeeded, for their oratorical declamations were given masterfully. Of the four Josephine Hend¬ erson received first and Jean Sandberg placed second. April 14, the five first place winners went to the district contest at Coldwater. There, Mary Shimp and Rubye Brothers, though placing second, turned in very cred¬ itable performances. Here Josephine and Caryl received firsts. The latter two will represent the school in the regional con¬ test at Battle Creek. All in all, we’ve had a pretty good year, but wait, someone has been forgotten. It is Miss Lowrey, our forensic director. No small amount of credit is due her for our successes, and it is only fitting that our last thought should be one of gratitude to her. A Forensic Student —Caryl Freeman 60 “Details Of Our Doms” September—B ack in the ol’ grind once more ... we look the new teachers over and pass judgment—most especially, the seniors meet Mr. Peck in person after four years of waiting, and find out he’s a pretty nice guy after all . . . something has been added—Mrs. Wheat has cooked up a scheme for cookin’ for the famished studes in our noon-time restaurant . . . every class gets in a lmddle and comes up with their leaders for the annum: Sailors and Bill Mowry for Seniors and Juniors respective¬ ly .. . our football season gets underway. October—S eniors pitch in to help issue new ration books (any forgeries?) . . . some of our hopeful future housewives be¬ gin boning on home nursing . . . our own band bowls over the crowd at the IT. of M.- Minnesota game . . . series of four lec¬ tures to the assembly sponsored by the Rotary Club begun for this month and the next ... G. A. A. elects officers . . . first Trojan makes its appearance. November —Sturgensian begins having its staff lined up . . . Junior Red Cross drive is driven during the first week . . . Trojans wind up grid season in second place in the T-V race . . . immediately, we start casing the hoops for the oncoming cage clashes, with T-V competition in basketball open once more also. December—T he month is off to a good start with the juniors “Going Places” and doing thing ' s to produce their annual play . . . S. H. S. is scene of dramatic air raid (imaginary) . . . debaters go to Kazoo . . . Christmas seal campaign carried out . . . first basketball game the 10th here . . . G. A. A. bowling tournament begins . . . intra- murals organized . . . sighs of relief float heavenward when we are finally released for our long-awaited rest and recuperation period—Christmas vacation . . . seniors have a gay old time at the fling at Mintdale. January—G irls in Pliys. Ed. try to break records in the national physical per¬ formance tests . . . Trojans strengthen their T-V lead . . . S. H. S. begins Fourth War Loan Drive by revealing at the Bond Quiz program plans for purchasing $75,- 000 worth of P-51 Mustang fighter plane by putting their spare shekels into more and more war stamps and bonds . . . Ah, yes ! we must not forget the semester strug¬ gle of mind over matter—we soon found out which won ... all were glad to find that this months’ six page Trojan had 500 extra copies financed by the school board to send to former Sturgis studes in the service . . . we bade farewell to six boys who graduated at the half-year mark for various reasons all connected with the fact that there’s a war on. February— Chorus students do some solid sendin’ at ye old opery house as they put on “The Mocking Bird” . . . the fresh¬ men go on a spree and throw a class party . . . “Sweetheart Swing” climaxes Sadie Hawkins week, with Kilbury and Wagner emerging victors as our ideal “Daisy Mae” and “LiP Abner” . . . the honor roll is revealed at long last. March —The stronger (?) sex of the school display their rippling mnscles at the Intramural Round-Up (but the Custer dogs stole the show) . . . Gals of the G. A. A. entertain some fellow club members from Coldwater and Three Rivers and have a rip-roaring good time on Play Day . . . the frosh surprise us all with a very cute as¬ sembly with all the trimmins’ at the first of the month, and the sophs ditto. April —Spring fever overcomes the students of S. H. S. as the seniors splurge with a senior Spring Dance . . . Spring vacation creates a breathing spell for the work-worn studes as they greet Easter . . . some real music draws the studes of S. II. S. to the gym to hear a concert given by the band and chorus. May —Cast of the seniors play brings forth mellow reminiscences of bygone days with their offering “Junior Miss” . . . the juniors stage the annual J-Hop and the studes of S. H. S. prove that they still have some dignity . . . final exams put the studi- 61 ous studes into a coma—the seniors are just coming out from under the influence of their quizzes taken a week earlier, yes they are always spared . . . seniors get the “dos and don’ts” flung at them at the bacca¬ laureate exercises. June —Commencement—the dignified (?) seniors are now part of the intelligent (?) alumni of SHS! ★ ★ ★ 62 ★ Class Will ★ (Continued from page 33) I, Emma Jean Hartman, do will and bequeath my love of a uniform to any girl who isn’t already khaki-wacky or Navy- blue. We, Sally Lou Mick, Loraine Iveeslar and Robert Linder (prophets of the senior class) to our closest friends and relatives do will and bequeath all our cherished be¬ longings in case of our demise at the hands of our classmates who did not like the black future predicted for them. To Bobby Donelson, I, Janette Birk- liimer, will my ability to stay cool under any circumstances. I, Bob Kline, do will and bequeath my long blond hair to Dick Royer. I, Lois Baer, do will and bequeath my ability to pose for pin-up girl pictures to anyone with enough endurance to sit still long enough. I, John Buchholz, do will my ability to torment the girls in class to Robert Zable. I, Ruth Ann Butz, will my ability to win a beauty contest to any girl who has what it takes. I, John Gosling, do will my graceful ★ Clues to snap panel on page 3 1. Mrs. Deisch, Miss Bensing, Miss Stratton. 2. What’s so funny, Mr. Brown? 3. Glamour girls—Cone, Reimann, Bassett, Shimp. 4. What happened to your hair, Hazel? 5. Whit wheoo! Hecht! 6. Something new has been added! Thanks, Mrs. Wheat for those swell meals. 7. Are you sure you know what you are signing? 8. ShirtPatrol—Tuttle. Snook, Frohreip, Freeland, and Repke. 9. Bud and his “Chevy.” 10. Gee kids, maybe he’s human after all! 1 1. Here’s that Schuler again. 12. What ya squintin’ at Kline? 13. The most important group in school—the janitors. stride to anyone who wants to get some¬ where in a hurry. To Beverly Light and Elizabeth Frame, we, Barbara Bush and Betty Brad¬ ley, do will and bequeath our love of night life. I, Richard Carls, will my ability to annoy girls to Bill Kasdorf. To Doris Brecheisen, I, Suzy Hamil¬ ton, will my beautiful blonde hair. To James Doolittle, I, Keith Goss, will my oratorical ability. I, Marilyn Reynolds, do will and be¬ queath my dancing ability to Joyce Crosbie. We hereby appoint Dewey Tennent and John Gosling executors, in view of their longer experience in battling the world. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seal this second day of June A. D. (At Departure), one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. Witnesses: Joanne Everard Pat Lewis ★ Clues to snap panel on page 4+ 1. Sweet and shy—why it’s Grade D. 2. First pair of long pants, Phin? 3. Baby mustn’t touch—careful Maggie S. 4. Sally and Wyatt—sweet and simple once, but-. 5. Don’t they look natural tho’—you know—Bob and Sara Donelson. 6. Oh, you beautiful doll, hey—Beverly G. Kline. 7. Wonder what man is takin’ the doll’s place now— tell us, Kilbury. 8. Jeepers, Creepers—where did you get those peepers— Huh—C. Cromer. 9. Can you imagine “Farley” and Lois Lancaster looking so angelic. 10. Hmm—well, maybe a slight change—but then again we doubt it. Clues to snap panel on page 10 BABYS PAGE 6. Mother’s pride and joy—Reynolds. 1. Which is which? H. Taylor and dog. 7. New thuit, new hat, no where to go—J. Bogart. 2. Master Clemens and his dogs. 8. Pals, for ever more—Eberhard and R. Jorn. 3. Ready to take off! Hey Allen? 9. That smile of innocence (Like Heck, Wagner!!) 4. Hamilton and Freeland at it again. 10. Baby Purdy—flower girl. 5. Hey! Lay that squirt gun down—Funk! 11. Us seniors way back when! (5th grade Congress) 63 A few of this year’s Seniors—1930 model First Row: Naomi Pickles, Ruth McBride, Arthur Reeg, Carolyn Cromer, Wayne Sailors, Sallv Lou Mick. Second Row: Mary Lee Purdy, Loraine Keeslar, Bob Linder, Lois Baer, Sara Donel- son, Dewey Tennent. Third Row: Pat Lewis, Bob Kline, John Bucholtz, Don Avery, Mona Whitsel, Emma Jean Hartman. Fourth Row: Lois Lancaster, Margaret Scheetz, Jim Post, Clarence Urick, Jim Reed, Pat Kuenzel. Fifth Row: Bette Ulmer, Dick Huston, Beverly Wheeler, Joan Everard, Marshall Wetzel, Beverly Kilbury. Sixth Row: Joe Bogart. Well, kids, have we improved with age? 64 “Wake Of The News’’ DAFFYNITION Nodding acquaintance: A person with whom you have nodding in common. —Pvt. Alfred Palca. HE DIDN’T EVEN HAVE A HEART My butcher said, “Lady, don’t you know this is an all out war? We’re all out of everything.” —Dorothea SHH! SHHH! SHHHH! Don’t let on like I told you, but the real reason Win¬ ston Churchill keeps coming to this country is because he can’t get a decent cigar in England. —Eddie Drake ADD WAR SLOGANS Don’t tell a soul, a heel may be listening. —Joyce Baumann REVISED QUOTATION These are the times that try men’s soles. —Ino Sinonsini SIGNS OF THE TIMES Here in Australia there’s a dry goods store which displays the allied flags beneath which is a sign reading: These Colors Do Not Run. —George W. Hemes TRUE PATRIOTISM I know a girl who isn’t old enough for the WAVES, but is willing to start as a ripple and work up. —Bip of Field Headquarters DAFFYNITION Yawn—The only chance a married man has to open his mouth. —The Cub Reporter IT TAKES ALL KINDS My victory garden sure is a peach. Why, my neigh¬ bor’s chickens already weigh a pound over average. —Distant Dan HELP, HELP! IT’S TERRIBLE No matter how subtle the housewife may be in pur¬ chasing her canned goods, the grocer will get her point —J. C. Anderson SIGNS OF THE TIMES On a cafe: Closed—No sugar, no coffee, no meat, no help, no oil, no heat. —Theresa of Old St. Joe. HOW TO EVADE SELECTIVE SERVICE Write your draft board to kindly remove your name from their mailing list as you no longer are interested in receiving their literature. —I. C. DAFFYNOTIONS Icicle—A drip that gets to the point. —C. Galloway A woman planned her menu before she went to the market, not after? —Bill on 72nd Street SUDDEN THOUGHTS With reference to this here new pay-as-you-go tax plan, I’m not going any place. Do I still have to pay: —Rusty of Chicago A WOMAN’S WISDOM Courtship—The period during which the girls decide whether or not they can do any better. A word of Advice: Don’t give it. —Josephine Griffen THIS CHANGING WORLD Was having a little chat with my butcher in the back part of his shop yesterday when a lady walked in. “Keep quiet,” he whispered, “and maybe she’ll go away.” —Ray Breitweiser LARMER’S LEDGER I call the little woman Berlin radio because I don’t believe anything she says. —Paul Larmer JEST IN PASSING Aunt Minnie just painted her market basket white. She didn’t want to do shopping with a black market basket. —Distant Dan. CROWDING THE HERO BENCH When I walked in late to my math class and the teacher said, “You should have been in class four minutes ago,” I didn’t inquire, “Why, what happened?” —Moe’s Bro. Bill. SUDDEN THOUGHTS Play shoes aren’t rationed, but who plays nowadays? —Lil Oswald MERCENARY MAMAS Cousin Rufe tells me he has trouble dating women war workers. He says they’re not satisfied with a good time. They want a time and a half. —Eddie Drake THE TURNING OF THE WORM 4-F—Well, I’ll think it over and if I decide to take the job I’ll let you know in a few days. Personnel manager—Thank you, sir. I hope you’ll give us every consideration. —A1 Morrison A SHORT STORY To market, to market To buy a rib roast. Home again, home again, Creamed peas on toast. —Arnold Glasow AMUSING MUSIC In another six months we won’t even be able to go window shopping. —Val St. Claire Nowadays when we open our pay envelopes we find that something new has been subtracted. —Wen You. JEST IN PASSING Our butcher is rather huffy nowadays—always hit¬ ting the ceiling. —Arnold Glasgow DUSTING OFF THE OLD ONES Teacher: Now, Willie, when Robinson Crusoe landed on a desert island he found footprints in the sand. Whose were they? Willie: Eleanor Roosevelt’s. —Harry N. Strouss. 65 To All Slim Jims and All Plump James; In case you never thought of it, an Annual with¬ out advertising would be as impractical as hiring Harry James for the J-Hop. Since this is the way it is, why don ' t you buy all your classy fads at the places herein mentioned? Let ' s get our advertisers hep to the fact that Sturgensian advertising really pays. Compliments of C. C. NEWMAN Compliments Always Good Shows At of NELSON ' S LUNCH Compliments G. W. LUCE COAL COMPANY of h. d. McLaughlin BUILDING SUPPLY COMPANY “Remember Your Satisfaction Guaranteed” 116 North Prospect St. Phone 77 Coal and Wood 402 W. West St. Many Compliments to The Class of 1944 A. H. Perfect Company, Inc Pure Foods Since 1896 STURGIS, MICHIGAN Trodemorli Reg U S. Pat Office As one of the community’s newest and most rapidly expanding industries, we take great pleasure in congratulating the Class of 1944 on the approaching climax to its successful high school career. Just as the products—the trained students—of this high school go forth to help create a better world, so have our own products and services gone out into the world of industry . . . first to help speed war produc¬ tion . . . and later to make the good things of life more plentiful in a world at peace. • —• The Sturgis Products Co. 203 JACOB ST. STURGIS, MICHIGAN Congratulations from Wade Electric Products Co, Manufacturers of Electrical Automotive Products QUITTERS —never win WINNERS —never quit! CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1944 HARVEY PAPER PRODUCTS COMPANY Sturgis Michigan STURGIS POSTURE CHAIR COMPANY « ♦ — {-—$ GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES TO THE Class of 1944 Graduates Shop Compliments —At— of J. C. PENNEY CO. CLOTHES FOR YOUNG MEN WM. J. GERARDO AND WOMEN - Compliments Compliments of of VOGUE BEAUTY SHOP GIBSON ' S GREENHOUSE ELMER FALKENSTIEN, Owner MRS. BELL, Prop. Phone 491 Sturgis, Mich. ! ——- Congratulations to The High School Graduates of ' 44 4 - ■j— ’ 4 LITTLE AMERICA GAS STATION DUNCAN ' S HERALD WALTERS STANDARD SERVICE 4 “INVITE ME TO YOUR NEXT BLOWOUT” Insurance Phone 605 and Real Estate JUHL ' S CUT RATE DRUGS Sturgis 7 Complete Drug Store Compliments of ♦ � Phone 600 126 W. Chicago Rd. THE TOGGERY Congratulations to the Class of 44 7 Compliments of MIDGE ' S BEAUTY SHOP P D SUP PLY CO. D. M. FRANK AGENCY Compliments Real Estate and of Insurance A. W. AYRES Masonic Block Insurance You ' ll Always Find the Newest Styles —At— Elaine’s Exclusive But Not Expensive NATIONAL CARBON COATED PAPER CO. Sturgis, Michigan Congratulations and Best Wishes from FRISINGER DRUG CO. Dependable Prescription Service WALGREEN AGENCY 102 Chicago Rd. 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WITT WHITE BUNGALOW W. Chicago Rd. THE HARTER CORPORATION EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS AND SINCERE GOOD WISHES To The Senior Class of 1944 STURGIS LUMBER AND SUPPLY COMPANY The Green Sheds Keep Your Home In Good Repair North Jefferson Street Phone 132 Compliments Compliments of of DR. L. B. PURDY Hagerman Building MAC ' S FURNITURE STORE DONALDSON PAINT and WALL PAPER CO. CENTRAL GARAGE Wrecking Service Storage General Repairing REO TRUCKS and Specialists in Paints, Wall Paper and Window Glass WILLYS-OVERLAND CARS Phone 53 111 North Nottawa YELLOW CAB and TRANSFER CO. Day Phone 53 Night Phone 477-J COMPLIMENTS OF LAUGHLIN TOOL AND ENGINEERING CO. Compliments Compliments of of KEESLAR ' S GULF SERVICE 200 E. Chicago Road STURGIS SUPPLY CO. CONGRATULATIONS FROM C. E, WALKER TAX OFFICE Phone 741 127 ] 2 W. Chicago Rd. TED DOUGLAS Just Good Clothes STETSON HATS, INTERWOVEN HOSIERY, HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES, NUNN-BUSH SHOES STURGIS MICHIGAN BEST WISHES FROM WALL PACKING COMPANY Beef and Pork Products STURGIS, MICHIGAN It ' s Wise to Be Thrifty To Be Thrifty Is to Be Economical m To Be Economical Is to SAVE . . . To Save Is to Be Prosperous. « ♦ The Surest Way to Save Is to Consult This Bank In All Your Future Financial Matters . . . THE CITIZENS STATE BANK Look Into the Diamond —At— HOLT’S Registered Jewelers A.G.S. Foglesong Funeral Home Inc. ' Known for Service Established 1913 SCHMIDTS b KERNS GROCERIES and MEATS 312 N. Nottawa St. Phone 510 Telegraph Florist Sturgis Phone 278 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1944: FELICITATIONS and GOOD FORTUNE ' Kirsch Company STURGIS, MICHIGAN World ' s Largest Manufacturers of Drapery Fixtures and Venetian Blinds CONGRATULATIONS FROM Citizens Lumber Coal Co® Headquarters For All Kinds of Building Materials and Fuel Phone 26 “The Store With the New Goods First BEADLE’S We Specialize In: Dry Goods Floor Coverings Curtains Ready-to-Wear Draperies 102-104 E. Chicago St. Compliments Compliments of of BRITTON ' S TEXACO SERVICE WASHINGTON CAFE 408 E. Chicago Phone 1 Compliments Compliments of of C. A. CONKLIN TRUCK LINES INC. STADFELD ' S GROCERIES Serving the 303 E. Chicago Rd. Heart of Industrial America Phone 69 TASTY PASTRIES Compliments of Baked Goods of KIRSCHVILLE GROCERY Supreme Quality We Deliver BRUNO H. OTTO, Owner Phone 288-J STURGIS UPHOLSTERING SHOP Builders of Qua lity Upholstered Furniture Since 1905 Phone 749-M 121 North Nottawa 37 Years In Sturgis Class of 1944 Compliments “May You Credibly Pass the Tests of Incident to Human Life.” JOHN HESS STURGIS 5c to $1.00 STORE Realtor—Insurance—Notary W. Chicago Rd. STEVENS, Prop. HOTEL ELLIOTT BARBER Ladies and Misses Ready to Wear and Shoes and BEAUTY SALON C. W. TRIBBETT JACKMAN’S DEPENDABLE DRUGS Phone 17-M 12S W. Chicago Street, Sturgis Compliments of (3rl Pehm (Tofhing (a V AVsturgis. michigan. cy THE TENNENT COMPANY Equipment, Supplies, Materials Sturgis, Mich. Compliments Compliments of PARIS BAKERY BIGELOW FURNITURE CO. The Electric Shop BOSTETTER NARBER Frigidaire, Frigidaire Electric Ranges and Washers Delco Air Conditioning Philco Radio Hoover Sweeper Phone 151-M INSURANCE Flanders b Dresser MASONIC BLOCK Compliments Freeman Manufacturing Co. KNITTED ELASTIC FABRICS ELASTIC TWO-WAY GIRDLE BLANKS SEAMLESS SURGICAL HOSE ABDOMINAL SUPPORTS SURGICAL CORSETS Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Senior Class from TAYLOR PRODUCE COMPANY Compliments Compliments of of COLONIAL BEAUTY SHOP DR. NINA C. WILKERSON “INDIVIDUAL HAIR STYLING” 103 E. Chicago Rd. Phone 113 Compliments of S. C. GRIFFETH Jeweler KROGER GROCERY and BAKING CO. ELGIN WATCHES DIAMONDS 207 W. Chicago Rd. Sturgis Compliments of CANDYLAND JOHN BONFIGLIO Home Made Candies and Ice Cream DR. E. E. WEAVER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN LIGHT LUNCHES CANDIES OF ALL KINDS MASONIC BLOCK Freeland Sons 3 Company STEEL FARM EQUIPMENT Wenzel St. and Pennsylvania R. R. Compliments BLUE and GILHAMS Coal, Grain, Feeds and Seeds of Elevator and Yards at N. Y. C. R. R. CAVIN LUMBER YARDS Freight Depot Associated PHONE 128 SHELDON TOOL and DIE Compliments Fine Precision Tools of Compliments of KIRBY GROCERY and MARKET 304 St. Joseph St. DR. F. S. MARTIN Phone 43 Congratulations to the Compliments Class of 1944 of ANTISEPTIC DR. A. H. REIMANN BARBER SHOP WINER KING Compliments Compliments of of WATKINS ' BUCKNELL HARDWARE DRUG STORE COMPANY Prescription Pharmacist Compliments Compliments of of A P TEA CO. QUALITY MEATS and GROCERIES DR. C. G. MILLER KENNETH W. DIGGINS Compliments JEWELER 106 E. Chicago St. of Hagerman-Freeland Building Watches Diamonds MAST UPHOLSTERY SHOP 121 S. 4th Street GUARANTEED WATCH REPAIRING The Huntress Printing Company Compliments of Designers of Artistic Printing PORTER We Specialize on Graduation Cards Place Orders With Our Solicitors Meats and Groceries 119 N. Nottawa St. Phone 303 105 E. Chicago Phone 106 Compliments H. W. HAGERMAN of REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE JOURNAL PUBLISHING CO. Our Motto: Service That Satisfies For Better Plumbing PRICE STANDARD SERVICE 300 E. Chicago Rd. See ATLAS TIRES, BATTERIES and ACCESSORIES FRED W. HUBNER LUBRICATION SERVICE 127 N. Nottawa Street Phone 612-J PALACE CAFE Compliments Famous for Steaks and Sea Food of Soda Fountain Excellent Service DR. F. S. BURLINGAME H. E. SCATTERGOOD E. T. KANE JEWELER ♦t Diamonds Jewelry Monuments Markers Our Motto: “Honest Goods at Honest Prices.” Phone 331-W W. Chicago Rd. Compliments BOMBERGER ' S of 5c-$1.00 Merchandise DR. G. N. MORRILL Compliments FORDS—MERCURY and ZEPHYRS of DR. KANE E. C. WRIGHT CO. and Sturgis, Michigan DR. SHELDON Compliments Compliments of of LEO E. BEALL Plumbing -: - Heating STURGIS OFFICE SUPPLY Sheet Metal Air “The companies you’ve always known, Step AETNA, HARTFORD Shoes and HOME W 1 L L E R ' S Brown Bilt Shoe Store J. PAUL WAIT Compliments Everything For Your Car of J. C. WOLFINGER DRUGS STURGIS AUTO SUPPLY CO. Compliments Compliments of of MILADY ' S BEAUTY SHOP CENTRAL WEST OIL CORP. “BEST FOR LESS” 500 W. Chicago Rd. Compliments of DR. W. G. SHAY General Tires Compliments and Willard Batteries of AUGSPURGER ' S SUPER SERVICE CLASSEN HARDWARE Phone 90 RADEBAUGH and DAY Congratulations SHOE Class of 1944 HOSPITAL Y °ur Dealer 116 North Nottawa St. OTTO A. NIGGLI “Expert Shoe Repairs” 224 W. Chicago St. Congratulations Compliments Class of 1944 of 4 J. W. STURGIS SON NATIONAL UTILITIES CO. Gas Co. Phone 478 Groceries and Meats Phone 540 411 N. Nottawa Compliments GAFILL OIL COMPANY of D-X Gasolines and Oils STURGIS GRAIN CO. Corner of Chicago and N. Fourth St. STURGIS AWNING COMPANY Anything in Canvas Awnings Glass Tents Auto Glass Tarpaulins Mirrors STURGIS SHOE SHOP Skates Sharpened Compliments All Quality Shoe Repairing of 106 S. Nottawa St. j HARRIE PRESTIDGE, Prop. WISE LUNCH Compliments ---— ---- Compliments of of KOLADY ' S NEWS STAND R. A. COLLINS SERVICE STATION Compliments — ---- The Best Help You Can Get to Keep Your Car Rolling of Automobile Club of Michigan Paul P. Yoder, Mgr., Sturgis Division KASTLE KWIK SERVE Phone 580 Sturgis, Michigan Compliments Congratulations to the Class of 1944 of ANTISEPTIC DR. A. H. REIMANN BARBER SHOP WINER KING Compliments Compliments of of WATKINS ' BUCKNELL HARDWARE COMPANY DRUG STORE Prescription Pharmacist Compliments Compliments of of A b P TEA CO. QUALITY MEATS and GROCERIES DR. C. G. MILLER KENNETH W. DIGGINS JEWELER Compliments 106 E. Chicago St. Hagerman-Freeland Building of Watches Diamonds MAST UPHOLSTERY SHOP 121 S. 4th Street GUARANTEED WATCH REPAIRING The Huntress Printing Company Compliments of Designers of Artistic Printing PORTER We Specialize on Graduation Cards Place Orders With Our Solicitors Meats and Groceries 119 N. Nottawa St. Phone 303 105 E. Chicago Phone 106 Compliments H. W. HAGERMAN of REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE JOURNAL PUBLISHING CO. Our Motto: Service That Satisfies For Better Plumbing PRICE STANDARD SERVICE 300 E. Chicago Rd. See ATLAS TIRES, BATTERIES and ACCESSORIES FRED W. HUBNER LUBRICATION SERVICE 127 N. Nottawa Street Phone 612-J PALACE CAFE Compliments Famous for Steaks and Sea Food of Soda Fountain Excellent Service DR. F. S. BURLINGAME H. E. SCATTERGOOD E. T. KANE JEWELER ♦t Diamonds Jewelry Monuments Markers Our Motto: “Honest Goods at Honest Prices.” Phone 331-W W. Chicago Rd. Compliments BOMBERGER ' S of 5c-$1.00 Merchandise DR. G. N. MORRILL Compliments FORDS—MERCURY and ZEPHYRS of DR. KANE E. C. WRIGHT CO. and Sturgis, Michigan DR. SHELDON Compliments Compliments of of LEO E. BEALL Plumbing -: - Heating STURGIS OFFICE SUPPLY Sheet Metal Air “The companies you’ve always known, Step AETNA, HARTFORD Shoes and HOME Wl LLER ' S Brown Bilt Shoe Store J. PAUL WAIT Compliments Everything For Your Car of J. C. WOLFINGER DRUGS STURGIS AUTO SUPPLY CO. Compliments Compliments of of MILADY ' S BEAUTY SHOP CENTRAL WEST OIL CORP. “BEST FOR LESS” 500 W. Chicago Rd. Compliments of DR. W. G. SHAY General Tires and Willard Batteries AUGSPURGER ' S SUPER SERVICE Compliments of CLASSEN HARDWARE Phone 90 RADEBAUGH and DAY SHOE Congratulations Class of 1944 HOSPITAL Your Dealer 116 North Nottawa St. “Expert Shoe Repairs” OTTO A. NIGGLI 224 W. Chicago St. Congratulations Compliments Class of 1944 of J. W. STURGIS SON NATIONAL UTILITIES CO. Groceries and Meats Gas Co. Phone 478 Phone 540 411 N. Nottawa ! Compliments GAFILL OIL COMPANY of D-X Gasolines and Oils STURGIS GRAIN CO. Corner of Chicago and N. Fourth St. STURGIS AWNING COMPANY Anything in Canvas Awnings Tents Tarpaulins Glass Auto Glass Mirrors STURGIS SHOE SHOP Skates Sharpened Compliments All Quality Shoe Repairing of 106 S. Nottawa St. HARRIE PRESTIDGE, Prop. WISE LUNCH Compliments Compliments of of KOLADY ' S NEWS STAND R. A. COLLINS SERVICE STATION Compliments The Best Help You Can Get to Keep Your Car Rolling of Automobile Club of Michigan Paul P. Yoder, Mgr., Sturgis Division KASTLE KWIK SERVE Phone 580 Sturgis, Michigan