Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1945 volume:

' . I I The Staff % Editor-In-Chief Mary Carolyn Wright Business Manager v. Donna Parker Assistant Editor v • t. Betty Wood V Literary Editor i f ‘ Lorraine Cone Assistant Literary Editor John Pugh Art Editor . Garnetta Bassett Assistant Art Editor Peter Gosling Senior Write-ups . Pat Wagner Music Ted Roberts Sports Dick Griffis Jokes Shirley Prestidge ' Typist - Jean Holsinger Foreword Without a song the day would never end. Without a song the road would never bend. When things go wrong A man ’ain’t got a friend without a song. I got my troubles and woe And sure as I know the Jordan will flow I’ll get along, as long as a song Is strong in my soul. To Our Readers To the citizens of Sturgis we, the Senior Class of 1945, grate¬ fully dedicate this annual. You have given your patriotic support to all school activities. We realize that you have made our school possible and we wish to express our appreciation for your faith¬ fulness and loyalty. 6 7 Pi kkeirt Wakeman En ., Cieo£. Snow Algebra AriVhmc+ic WKea+ Band-Chorus Ufa Rcc+or Typing, Shorfhand. Qeom fr Alo«b ra R Wa+sorv Spanvsh, Erv Veld Phy. £4.,Hyg Smi+h English, V(ta V N (J -C 8 Mrs. Deisch and Miss Bensing Hard At Work “Senior Class History” Well, we made it after all. We, the Class of “45,” started our high school career in 1942 with 135 members. We were, what you would call, “green freshmen,” and found that this year was a complete change for us. We were given the opportunity of choosing our own subjects, which led to many difficulties. When we left one class to enter another, we were mobbed by our upper class- men. We had an awful time finding the different rooms and more than once had to go to the office for tardy slips. Both boys and girls alike entered all sorts of sports such as football, baseball, basketball, and volley ball. Many of us participated in band, chorus, and speech and in such organizations as the G. A. A. and the F. F. A. We held our first class meeting and chose as our officers: Dick Griffis, Bob and Bill Mowry, Beverly Light, Howard Scheetz, and Mary C. Wright. In our Sophomore year we chose Howard Scheetz, Bob Grim, John Hill, Jerolene Long, and Betty Wood to guide us. We felt pretty “big” now because we had picked up all the “pet tricks” of our upper classmen. Soon we would be the leaders and not the followers. Our membership had increased to 144 and we looked as though we would be one of the largest classes ever to graduate from Sturgis High. We entered even more vigorously in school clubs and our boys began to make a “showing” for themselves in all sports activities. Due to the war, which has lasted throughout our high school years, we were given the privilege of ordering our class rings this year. My, how proud we were and, in fact, still are, of these rings. During this year we also sponsored our first real big dance, the Sophomore Prom. The gym was decorated with blue and white crepe paper and lanterns and a large helm was placed behind the orchestra, giving the effect of a ship. Our Junior year was another year of success for us, under the leadership of Bill Mowry, Jerolene Long, Barbara Hossie, Howard Scheetz, Reid Shimmel, and Mary Shimp. 9 This was the year we had been waiting for. We were grown-up now and were given session room seats. We got to school a little earlier now just so we could open our desk tops and display pictures, mirrors, jokes, and what have you. The fad soon wore off and those long admired desks became just another piece of furniture. This year we really got out and worked ( ?) in order to raise a little money. We walked our legs off trying to sell hot dogs and coffee at the football games. We presented a comedy, “Going Places,’’ as our Junior Play. The audience was kept in laughter most of the time and the play proved to be quite a success. It is a play that will last for a long time in the minds of most of us. To end one of our most successful years, we staged the annual J-Hop. Oh, how we worked on it, but, judging from its success, we felt justified with the result. The garden theme was carried out and the ceiling was the main attraction with its interlacing blue and white streamers and large yellow moon. We entered our Senior year with 103 members. We assumed an “air of dignity” ( ?) and strolled the halls in a leisurely manner. We weie the upper classmen now and felt quite superior to our under classmen. Little did we realize how soon it would all be over. First of all, we chose our leaders: Bill Brown, Wilma Harman, Beverly Light, Mary E. Kline, Bob Grim, and Mary Shimp. Then the year really started. As another way of raising money we sponsored “post-game” dances which proved very successful. One of the most important of our activities was the Senior Party. It was held at the Masonic Temple where dancing and games were provided. Almost everyone had some important job this year, either on the Sturgensian Staff, Trojan Staff, the Announcement Committee, or on various other committees. A new system was introduced in our high school this year; that of counselors. Advisors were “done away with” and counselors took their places. We wish to give thanks to our past advisors, Miss Stratton, Mrs. Brown, and Messrs, Brown, Krueg¬ er, Loeffler, Peck, and Snow. We also want to give thanks to our various counselors who have been so helpful and understanding in helping us choose our college courses and in deciding upon important questions. Our class will be widely spread out next year. Some of us will be going to college, some to work, and many of our boys will be in the service. Many already have joined the Armed Forces and we are mighty proud of them. We are a graduating class of 100 hopeful and forward looking Seniors with many happy memories of S. H. S. Ma Base ketball 2-4; Junior 3-4; Latin Club 2; J-l Comm. Chairman; Rural Stu dents Club 1-2; Senior Play. WILMA HARMON ‘ ' Keep Your Powder Dry” horus 2-3 ; Operetta 2-4; J-Hop Comm.; Girls’ Intramurals 3; Pageant 1-2. BOB GRIM “He’s A Right Guy” Football 3-4; Wrestling 3-4; In¬ tramurals 1-4; Hi-Y 2-4; Junior Play; Student Council 2-4; Dramatics 2; Rural Students Club 1-2; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Honor Roll; Senior Play. MARY SHIMP MARY ELLEN KLINE “I’ve Got Gobs of Love for the Navy” Soph. Prom Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; G.A.A. 1-4; G.A.A. Officer 2-3; Chorus 1-4; Girls’ Glee Club 3; Operetta 2-4; Sturgensian Sales Staff. “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” Rural Students Club 1-2; G.A.A. 2-4; Debate 2; Dramatic De¬ clamation 2-4; Latin Club 2; Junior Play; Soph. Prom Comm. J-Hop Comm.; Student Council 3; Trojan Editor; Quill and Scroll 4; Pageant 2; Honor Roll; Senior Play. BEVERLY LIGHT “Making Believe” Band 1-4; Orchestra 1-4; G. A. A. 1-4; G.A.A. Officer 3; Soph. Prom Comm., Chairman; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Girls’ Intramurals 1-4; Class Officer 1 . 11 CHARLES AMMERMAN “On The Sentimental Side” Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4 Intramurals 1-4; Hi-Y 2-4 J-Hop Comm. DONALD ATWATER “I Love You Truly” Baseball 2-4; Basketball 2-4; Football 4; Intramurals 1-2; Junior Play. JAMES BARBEE “I’ll Get By” GARNETTA BASSETT “Saving Myself For Bill” Soph. Prom Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Junior Play; Trojan Staff; Pageant 2; G.A.A. 1-4: Girls’ Intramurals 3-4. RAMAH BRADLEY “Silently” RICHARD BOLLEY “Nobody Loves Me” Baseball Manager 3; Football Manager 4; Basketball Manager 4; Intramurals 1-4; J-Hop Comm.; Junior Play Comm. LOUISE BENEDICT “Somebody Loves Me” Debate 2; Junior Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Library Club 4. RUBYE BROTHERS “ Hov: Many Hearts Have You Broken” Debate 1-4; G.A.A. 2; Declam¬ ation 1-2; Oration 3-4; Speech Class Play 2; Library Club 4; Trojan Staff; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Senior Play. “There’s A Great 12 ILDA DITLOW “In My Solitude’’ J-Hop Comm. BEVERLY DULL “This Love Of Mine” SARAH EATON “Do I Worry?” ANN GALLUP “It’s All In A Lifetime” Coldwater 1-3; Chorus 4; Oper¬ etta 4. LOIS EBERHARD “I Understand” J-Hop Comm.; G.A.A. 1. PATRICIA GERARDO “Paper Doll” G.A.A. 1-4; Band 1-4; Gir! Intramurals 4; Debate 2. Day A-Comin 13 LEONE FRYE “There’s Nothing Too Fine For The Finest” Chorus 1-2; J-Hop Comm. ELNORA FROHRIEP “You’re Easy To Dance With” Junior Play Comm.; Girl’s In¬ tramurals 2-4. ELIZABETH FRAME “Delightfully Dangerous” Latin Club 2; Band 1-4; G.A.A. 2-4; J-Hop Comm.; Soph Prom Comm.; Girls’ Intramurals 3-4. JEAN FIANDT “I Got Rhythm” G.A.A. 1-4; Girls’ Intramurals 2-4; Trojan Staff; Commercial Work 4. PETER GOSLING “The Music Goes Round and Round” Sturgensian Staff; Latin Club 2. LOLA GILBO “Who Know?” MILTON GODDEN “I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good” Basketball 1-4; Intramurals 3-4; Baseball 2-4; Junior Play; Hi-Y 3-4; J-Hop Comm.; Senior Play. JEANNETTE HASKINS “I’ll Be True To My Honey Boy” Latin Club 2; Speech 2; Orch¬ estra 1-2; Chorus 2-4. IVA PERRIN “I’m Riding For A Fall” “Somebody Else Is 14 ESTELLA HAHN “Don’t Believe Everything You Dream” MARY ANN HAGADORN “Honey, If Yo ' Only Knew” Rural Students’ Club 1-2; Band 1-4; J-Hop Comm. JOYCE MAYSTEAD “You’d Be Surprised” Orchestra 1-2; Chorus 3-4; Girls’ Glee Club 3; Girls’ Intramural Volley Ball 4; Oper¬ etta 2-4. PHYLLIS LARGE “I’m In Love With Someone” Trojan Staff; G.A.A. 2-4; Girls’ Intramurals 3-4; Senior Play. RUTH HOLTZ “From One Love To Another” Chorus 1-2; G.A.A. 3; Operetta 1-2; Trojan Staff; Debate 2; Girls’ Intramurals 2-3; Com¬ mercial Work 4. ROBERTA GROVE “Small Fry” G.A.A. 3-4; Girls’ Intramurals 4. PHYLLIS JACKSON “I Want To Be Happy” JEAN ANN HOLSINGER “Can’t Get Out Of This Mood” Chorus 1-4; Operetta 2-4; Girls’ Glee Club 3 ; Girls’ Intramurals 4; Orchestra 1-2; Sturgensian Staff. BARBARA HOSSIE “My Heart Tells Me” Latin Club Officer 2; Soph. Prom Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Girls’ Intramurals 1-4; Debate; Speech; Junior Play; Junior Class Officer; Trojan Staff; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Senior Play. Taking My Place” 15 JUNE PAGELS “So Help Me WILLA LYTLE “My Sweetheart ' s The Man In The Moon” Brighton, Indiana 1-3; Trojan Reporter. ELSIE MANN “Waiting ISABELLE KING “Wishing” Rural Student’s Club 1; Declam¬ ation 2; Speech Class Play 2; Debate 2; J-Hop Comm. ROBERT MOWRY ‘Can’t Get Along Without Low,’ Football 1-4; Ba fetball 1-4; Hi- 3-4; F.F.A. 3; Student Council 1-2; Rural Students Club 1-2; Intramurals 1-4. WILLIAM MOWRY “Did You Happen To Find A Heart? Basketball 1-4; Football 1-4; Latin Club 2; Soph. Prom Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Hi-Y; Class Officer 1-3; Intramurals 3; F.F.A. Officer; Dance Band 3. NETTIE QUIRIN DALE HART « “You’re Fooling Yourself” ROBERT KLINE “My Devotion” Football 2-4; Baseball 1-4; Hop Comm.; Intramurals. “As Time 16 MARJORIE JACOX “Something New” Centerville 1-2; Three Riv Girls’ Bowling 4. HOWARD SCHEETZ Logic Class Officer 1-3; jfMfop Comm. | Hi-Y Officer $-4; Wrestling 4; Honor Roll. y 7 fr A Jv jfej k SHEEJ R y“TakJ RheJiff Traito? Wrestling 1- ; Baseball 3 ; Latin Club 2; J-flop Comm.; Intra- murals y- . JEANNE SHUEY ‘Jeanne With The Light Brown Hair” BERYL PRESTIDGE “In The Mood” G.A.A. 3-4; Junior Play Comm Girls’ Intramurals 3-4. JESSICA REIMANN “Take It Easy” Band 1-4; Latin Club 2; Soph. Prom Comm.; G.A.A. 1-4; Girls’ Intramurals 2-4; Trojan Staff. YN RICE e and Sweet” b 4; Latin Club 2; DUANE HAMBRIGHT “Oh! How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning” Football 1-3; Intramurals 1-4; Speech Class Play 1; J-Hop Comm. RICHARD ROYER “Your Socks Don’t Match” Reserve Football 4; Intramurals 1-4; F.F.A. 3-4. Goes By” 17 r JACKIE TOOLEY “Pretty Little You” Chorus 3-4; Operetta 4; G.A.A. 1-4; Girls’ Intramurals. KATHLEEN FELTER “Jitterbug” G.A.A. 1-4; Girls’ Intrarmirals 1-4; J-Hop Comm.; Senior Play. MARY JANE WEAVER “My Beloved Is Rugged” Latin Club 2; Soph. Prom Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; G.A.A. 1-4; Band 1-3; Girls’ Intra¬ murals 2-4; Quill and Scroll 4; Trojan Staff; Honor Roll. MARY CAROLYN WRIGHT “Just Suppose” Chorus 2-4; Sturgensian Editor; Operetta 2-4; Latin Club Offi¬ cer 2; G.A.A. 1-4; Girls’ Intra¬ murals 1-4; Class Officer 1; Soph. Prom Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Quill and Scroll 4; Honor Roll; Junior Play. TED ROBERTS “Strictly Instrumental” Band 1-3; Dance Band 3; Hi-Y 2-4; Sturgensian Staff; Intra¬ murals 2-4. DORIS EMBLER “What Can I Do With My Heart” JK Av‘ aT m M BARBARA LUTZ “hetty Little Busybody” Soph. Prom Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Junior Play; GiHs’ Intramurals 1-4 ' ; G.A.A. 2-4; Sturgensian Sales Staff ; fRrojan Reporter. i Hr RICHARD GRIFFIS “I’m Only Guessin’ ” Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Junior Play; Sturgensian Staff; Hi-Y; Senior Play. LOIS BURMEISTER “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm” Band 1-4; G.A.A. 1-4; Girls’ Intramurals. “With My Head 18 HAZEL NEWMAN RICHARD ULMER “Always Take Mother’s Advice” Chorus 4; J-Hop Comm.; Intra¬ murals. EUGENE STORMS “Naughty But Nice’’ Rural Students Club 1; Latin Club 2, F.F.A. 2-3; Pageant 2; Intramurals 2-4; J-Hop Comm.; Sturgensian Staff; Trojan Staff; Quill and Scroll 4; Band 4; Sen¬ ior Play.. SPRANG A Dime To My Name” Football 2-3; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; J-Hop Comm.; Intramurals 1-4. PATRICIA WAGNER “This Is The Life” Chorus 2-4; Operetta 2-4; Girls’ Glee Club 3, Latin Club 2, G. A. A. 1-4; Sturgensian Staff; Trojan Staff; Girls’ Intramurals 3-4; Pageant 1-2; Junior Play Comm.; Honor Roll; Quill and Scroll 4. MAXINE PETTIJOIIN “Lady Be Good” Band 1-4; G.A.A. 4. In The Clouds” “You Never Say Yes” G.A.A. 2-4; G.A.A. President 4; Girls’ Intramurals 2-4; J- Hop Comm.; Soph. Prom Comm. Latin Club 2. BARBARA DONELSON “That Soldier Of Mine” G.A.A. 1-3; Debate; J-Hop Comm.; Junior Play; Latin Club 2; Trojan Staff; Girls’ Glee Club 3; Pageant; Operetta 3-4; Chorus 1-4; Quill and Scroll 4; Senior Play. JEROLENE LONG “Sweet and Lovely” G.A.A. 2-4; J-Hop Comm.; Soph. Prom Comm.; Latin Club 2; Girls’ Intramurals; Class Officer 2-3; Sturgensian Sales Staff. 19 BARBARA PHILLIPjj xrp “Moonlight Becomes You G A.A. 1-4; Latin Club 2; So h. Prom Comm. Chairman; T-IIop Comm.; Chorus 3-4; Operetta 2-4; Trojan Staff; Stu gensian Sales Staff; Girls’ Glee Club 3 ; Girls’ Intramurals. DORIS MARRIOTT “I’ve Danced To Beat The Band” DORIS EICHOLTZ “Little Doris” DONNA PARKER “He’s My Guy” Rural Students’ Club 1-2; Soph. Prom Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Debate 2-4; Speech Class Play; Junior Play; Trojan Staff; Quill and Scroll 4; Sturgensian Staff; Latin Club 2; Pageant 2; Forensus 2-4; Honor Roll. MARVA JEAN VIA “IThen My Dreams Come True” JANET SUMNEY “Be Careful, It’s My Heart” Band 1-4; Cheerleader 1; G. A. A. 3; Girls’ Intramurals 3; Junior Play Comm. RUTH ZEEB “A Blushing Rose” G.A A. 4; Soph. Prom Comm.; NANETTE PIERSON ( iris’ Intramurals 4. ’ “Time On My Hands” F VIRGINIA URICK “Beneath The Lights Of Home” “■Nobody Knows The 20 JACK SPEAROW “Trumpet Rhapsody” Latin Club 2; Band 1-2; Orch¬ estra 2-4; Soph. Prom Comm. JACK REEG ‘‘Happy Jack” Intramurals 1-4; Wrestling 2-4; Chorus 4; Hi-Y 3-4; Operetta 4. ALTA STEVENS “My Foolish Heart And I” Trojan Staff; J-Hop Comm.; Soph. Prom Comm.; G.A.A. 4; Senior Play. INEZ STUDEMAN “Don’t Sweetheart Me” Trojan Reporter; Senior Play. LOIS WEST “Star Eyes” G.A.A. 4; Girls’ Intramural 4; Chorus 1; Latin Club 2; Soph. Prom Comm. RUBY JEAN WHISTLER “I’ve Got A Pocketful Of Dr earns” THOMAS TOBER “No Love, No Nothin’ ” Football 2-4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Latin Club 2; Intramurals; Soph. Prom Comm. J-Hop Comm. REID SHIMMEL “Happy Go Lucky” Hi-Y 3 ' Intramurals 1-4; Ten¬ nis 1; Student Council 3; Latin Club 2; Band 1-4; Senior Play. ROBERT ZABEL “Mu-der, He Says —” Int arrurals 1-4; Baseball 3-4; Sturgensinn Sales Staff. Trouble I ' ve Seen ” 21 “In Memory Of Our Soldier Heroes ” In Memory of John Hill “BEAUTIFUL ISLE OF SOMEWHERE” “Somewhere the sun is shining Somewhere the song birds dwell. Hush then thy sad repining God lives and all is well.” 22 Honor Roll Valedictorian.Howard Scheetz Salutatorian.M. C. Wright Historian.Beverly Light Prophecy.Bob Grim Pat Wagner, John Pugh Calendar.Donna Parker Will.1.Lorraine Cone M. J. Weaver, Mary Shimp After 4 years of slaving, the ten little prodigies of our class step for¬ ward. But honestly they’re human. They can’t help it if they w ere born with lots of brains, and use them. After piling up points for A’s and B’s their diligence was rewarded and so now they are on our Honor Roll. Salutatory Parents, faculty, fellow students, and friends. For twelve years we have looked steadily forward to this day. Many who started out with us cannot be here on this occasion: some have failed to meet the high standards required and others have been inducted into the Army and Navy. Some of us will enjoy the privilege of entering colleges or universities. Others may help in the defense factories, and many of our male members will fight for their country. They will learn about the world and its hardships immediately while others of us will continue to be guided by teachers, parents, and friends. It will take some of us a long time to perceive just how things we have learned in school will apply to our everyday living. Undoubtedly we shall discover that all is not as we expected it should be in the world. Then we shall need advice and encouragement in order that we won’t lose the ideals that we have gained here. As students of this high school, we have tried to do our best, though at times the journey seemed hard and the steady grind of school-life became tiresome. But we who have succeeded in attaining this goal now have set up new ones to be met in the days to come. The future of America depends upon young men and young women like us. We are the ones who will have to build the post-war world. We are the ones who will have to settle the questions of unemployment and secure a lasting peace. Can we do it ? At least we can try. —Mary Carolyn Wright. 23 Valedictory Our first twelve years of education are nearing an end and our sailing time has been set. Students have been graduating and setting sail on their own for generations. Our school days will soon he remembered for their friendship and happiness. And like those before us, we, too, stand on the threshold of life gazing beyond the horizon into the uncertain future before us. As we approach this new day, the guiding hand of our teachers and parents is loosening its hold on the helm. Our lives have been conforming to the plans and procedure organized to prepare us as efficiently and as thoroughly, as possible for citizen¬ ship and for life. But now, as definite guidance slips away and we sail out into the vastness, we shall have to make our own decisions. The war has changed many of our plans. Some of us will be setting sail to the far distant lands in the service of our country. Many more of us will be advancing one more step up the ladder of learning at college, while some few may be satisfied with the problem of existing. We all will be learning as time goes on, whether it is by going to college, serving our country, earning our living, or by experience itself. Nevertheless, high as we set our goal, none of us will ever attain perfection. We are embarking upon a confused and quarreling world. It will be up to the youth of today to use the helpful knowledge we have gained and to obtain what more is needed to help end this conflict and establish an everlasting peace. We are all striving toward this goal so the future generations may remember us with pride and satisfaction. This short poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox ex¬ presses our thoughts as we start our “Voyage of Life.” One ship sails East, another West, By the self-same winds that blow; ’Tis the set of the sail and not the gale, That determines the way they go. Like the winds of the sea are the ways of fate, As we voyage along through life; ’Tis the set of the soul that decides the goal, And not the calm or the strife. —Hoivard Scheetz. Prophecy This is Television Station S.H.S. at Sturgis, Michigan. The time is 6:00 P. M., June 1, 1965. We now bring you your “Shimmel Shoe” Evening News Program. “Shimmel’s Shoes Are Best.” “Shimmel’s Shoes Are Elastic.” The only elastic shoes on the market, ladies and gentlemen, the only elastic shoes on the market. Shimmel’s shoes come in one size only, you stretch them to fit your feet. Doctors advise them for everyone’s feet. For baby brother as well as mother. I now give you your Shimmel Shoe Reporter. Good evening, this is your Shimmel Shoe re¬ porter speaking. Let’s see what is new in the world today. First of all in the realm of good literature. Dr. Ammerman and Dr. Sites have just published their revision of Webster’s Dictionary, with new phonetic spelling which is highly recommended by the critics to all struggling spellers. The local paper was bought today by Miss Betty Wood, owner of the Woods News Agency, and M iss Mary Ellen Kline, former Secretary of the Navy. They are changing its name to the Sturgis Informing Courier. 1 he Brouse and Brothers Publishing Company have just put out a collection of poems, written by Wilma Harman, entitled, “Love and Learn.” It is recommended by the Book of the Month Club. Miss Donna Parker has just become the Editor of the “Allure and Glamour” magazine. Dr. John Pugh presented to the American Educational Association his Tutorial Plan for Educating Idiots. This plan, he believes, should be very successful. Now let us turn to the Cinema. The latest and most fascinating picture just released by 20th Century Wolf, is “Forever Petunia,” starring the famous “Lauren Bacall” Gerardo. Playing opposite her is that up and coming star Bill “Hodiak” Mowry. If the picture doesn’t get yon, the back¬ ground music by Jazzboy Roberts will. Much is added to the enjoyment of the picture by the latest tri-colored hair styles by Weaver, the latest im¬ provement since three-dimension pictures ten years ago The costumes by “Stitcher” Burmeister, and make-up by Westmore and Zable Inc. blend per¬ fectly into the scenic background designed by Bassett. Th is fine picture is directed by David O. Storms, 24 and produced by Solomon Hambright. The book was revised by its author, Barbara Donelson, for production on the screen. Now for some important news on the Occupa¬ tion Front. Louise Nightingale Benedict, nurse sei mg with Cieneral Lushwell Gosling’s army in Germany, is the first to be sent home on sick leave in a long time. She pricked herself with a needle while removing a sliver. Richard Bolley, who is the manager of Coach Griffis’ great team, the Fawn River Friskies, an¬ nounced today that the team had just taken up Spring Quarters at Miami, Florida. Last night occurred the biggest blaze in the history of Sturgis, when the Link Cigarette factory burned to the ground. President Jessica Reimann said that the damage was covered by insurance. Too bad for you chain smokers! There have been quite a few new businesses opening this last week. The “Nags For Flire Riding Stable at Klinger Lake under the ownership of Misses Hagadorn and Perrin. It is an exclusive establishment for elderly women. Also opening was the Fiandt, Frohriep, Blossom, and Grove Dare- Devil Flying School. Then there is the Studeman and Stevens Dress Shop, located at the corner of Chicago and Nottawa. On the opening day they presented each customer with an orchid. Miss Lizzie Frame has finally hooked herself a man, Dick Royer. Take Lizzie’s advice and go to the Wright Matrimonial Bureau. This has been a bad day for accidents. The swimming instructor up at the school broke her nose last evening at 9:00 Miss Cone dived into the empty pool. This morning at 7 :00, Lewis Strang, our local traveling salesman, was injured when his car over¬ turned while speeding on Highway U. S. 123, between Super Burr Oak and Colon. Then at five this morning that famous band¬ leader, Hotboy Spearow, who is now playing a three night stand at the Green Parrot, was hit by a bottle and was cut above the left eye. He filed suit this morning against Keith Sheeler who threw the bottle. Mr. Sheeler, who is the local Justice of the Peace, said he would fight to the bitter end. The famous beauty of the screen, Miss Gloria Damour, the former Maxine Pettijohn, who is visiting her first husband here, disclosed today that she would wed that man of her dreams, Thomas Tober, the famous Coach at Bryn Mawr. Mrs. Barbara Phillips De Smythe von Del Vanderbuilt, wife of the iron magnate, arrived in Sturgis today to visit friends. Senator Shimp today delivered in the Senate the greatest speech in 100 years. Through the use of wild gestures the speech was twice as effective. The Senate was debating on the Newman-Lutz Anti-Marriage Bill. She spoke in favor of it. Hash! The Beverly Light expedition into the Amazon region returned today, successful! She found what she was after—a man. Miss Patricia Wagner made her debut last night in the opera, “II Panachucci Dalba,” at the Burr Oak Opera House. She sang the role of Anicic, Princess of Kloppa. We of Sturgis received the surprise of our lives today when Barbara Hossie returned wedded to that unlucky man, Jack Reeg. 1 lie Superintendent of Schools today spoke oefore the New i ork Chamber of Commerce. Miss Long spoke on the subject of “Education for the Illiterates.” According to Miss Quirin, owner of the Quilin Chain of 1 heaters, “Forever Petunia” will be at the local theater soon. f following is the luckiest accident story I’ve heard in years. Miss Rice, who runs the Elaine Dress Shop, was returning home from work when she was bumped into by Miss Jacox, head nurse at the Hospital. Miss Rice was knocked down so Miss Jacox put her in her car and took her to the Hospital. Word was received today by his parents that Richard Ulmer, who has been on a special mission for the government, returned home safely. Miss Beryl Prestidge and Ruth Holtz have been appointed as head stenographers at the Tooley 1 ools Company. It’s been on the quiet side today in the world of sports. Probably the most important event is the winning of the T-V Conference by our girls wrestling team. Miss Shirley Prestidge was beam¬ ing and smiling over her victory. Attention all pool players! A new game of pool has been devised. It was the sudden inspiration of Dale Hart. The fine points of the game were worked out by Jim Barbee. Ladies! Can you sew a stitch without pricking your finger? Can you boil water without burning it. If not, don t give up hope. A new cooking and sewing school will be opened next week by Lois West, Ruth Zeeb, Marva Jean Via, and Virginia Urick. Ruby Whistler, agent for Gilbo’s Whistle Vhile ou Work Electric Dish Washing Company, will give a demonstration of the new deluxe model in the High School Gym on Friday. All housewives and hen-pecked husbands are invited to attend. Winners in the National Photograph Contest are Doris Marriott and Jean Shuey, fashion photog¬ raphers for Vogue magazine. The Dull and Ditlow Dry Cleaning Estab¬ lishment, located on 123 Dorfull Street, have just gone out of business. I he young ladies are plan¬ ning to open a day nursery for children of golf 25 players. They will be assisted by Sarah Eaton, Lois Eberhard, Doris Eicholtz, Doris Embler, and Ramah Bradley. I he Misses Frye, Calkins, and Gallup have opened a hospital and boarding house for dogs. If you want to get rid of your dog for a few days or permanently, just keep this place in mind. The football coaches, R. Kline and R. Mowry, predicted the best football team in years next year. Dr. Scheetz and Professor Grim have an¬ nounced the completion of the plans for their new interplanetary rocketship. Old man Sol smiled down this morning on the newest edition, the sixth, of the Janet Sumney and Don Atwater clan. Mrs. Atwater named the child, Ezekial Horatio. William L. Brown, President of the Poland- China Pig Association, announced today that they have succeeded in combining pork chops and bacon in one cut. Madame Katrina Felter will bring her ballet troupe here to Sturgis for three days. Thieves broke into the Pierson and Pagels Bakery Shop last night. The identity of the in¬ truders is unknown but the police are following up several clues. Barbara Calkins, manager and owner of the Elliott Hotel, stated today that an escalator has been installed for the convenience of her customers. Miss Joyce Maystead, graduate of the Univer¬ sity of Michigan, has just been hired by the super¬ intendent of schools, as Sturgis High School’s new librarian. Miss Phyllis Jackson and Jean Holsinger have just set a new speed record in typing 500 words per minute. And now we return you to our announcer who in closing reminds you that “Shimmels’ Shoes Are Best.” “Shimmers Shoes Are Elastic.” The only elastic shoes on the market. Shimmel’s shoes come in one size only, you stretch them to fit your feet. Doctors advise them for everyone’s feet. For baby brother as well as mother. This is T elevision Station S. H. S. signing off at exactly 7 :00 P. M. —Pat Wagner—John Pugh—Bob Grim S-L. AAa. ‘ ' T UjyOvs - Class Will “These Are The Things We Love,” that we the class of 45, do will and bequeath with some tears, to our underclassmen. I, Mary Ellen Kline, will my ability to love the sailors to Mary Jane Loomis. 1 o Butch Schuler, I, Lorraine Cone, will my everlasting love of dancing and excitement. I, Jac Reeg, leave the traditional Reeg wrestling ability to my sister, Joy. I, Polly Burmeister, do will my ability to get along with Roger Borgert, to Pat Storms. We, “Jink’s” Weaver and Jessie Reimann, leave our everlasting friendship to any Juniors who can stand the strain. I, Bill B rown, bequeath my many good times in Mr. Peck’s class to any capable Junior. We, Garnetta Bassett, Bobbie Hossie, Donna Parker, and Joyce Maystead, will our love of underclassmen to any desiring Junior girls that like to raise them right. I, Reid Shimmel, will my lack of height to Wayne Berger. I o Herb Magnus, I, Bob Mowry, leave my ability to go steady with Phil Coombs. I, Jack Spearow, leave my “trumpet blues” to Jim Doolittle. We, Jeanne Shuey and Doris Mariott, leave our love of Howe to any desiring underclassmen. I, Howard Scheetz, leave my mathematical knowledge to any and all who need it. We, Bobbie Donelson and Willie Harman, do will and bequeath our ability to get a man early in life to Gloria Funk and Billie Beckwith. I, Johnny Pugh, leave my peroxide locks to Betty Eberhard. T o Betsy Poley, I, Leone Frye, will my ability to have perfect attendance at school. I, Bill Mowry, leave my quietness to Jo Hen¬ derson. 26 I, Mary Ann Hagadorn, will my ability to raise prize pigs to Pat Schipper. I, Bob Grim, leave my ability to master chemistry to any Junior deserving of it. I, Bob Kline, will all my worldly possessions, except Joyce Howk, to Phil McKean. To Kay Seger, I, Pat Gerardo, leave my shy, quiet manners. We, Sarah Eaton, Mary Ellen Blossom, Inez Studeman, and Iva Perrin, will our stenographic ability to any Juniors planning to take a typing course next year. To Joyce Crosby, I, Katie Felter, will my perfect rhythm in dancing. I, Mary Shimp, leave to Elelen Lytle, my love of ex-studes. I, Elizabeth Frame, do will and bequeath my love of Elkhart to Priscilla Smith. We, Don Atwater and Janet Sumney, leave our ability to stick together through storm and strife, to “Red” Repke and Shirley Benham. I, Dick Griffis, leave my “wolfishness” to Lyle Slagg. I, Maxine Pettijohn, leave my glamour to Marion Long. I, Dick Ulmer, will my technique of one-arm driving, to Walt Smith. To Lois Blood, I, Mary Carolyn Wright, leave my place in the stratosphere. 1 o Lyle Asbury, I, Dale Hart, leave my posi¬ tion as head waiter at Castle’s. I, Charlie Ammerman, do will my nice clean basketball playing to Clyde Bell. I, Beverly Light, do leave my ability to manage G. A. A. Penny Carnivals to any Junior with the strength to carry the burden. We, Beverly Dull and Bobby Calkins, do will our ability to get along with Mr. Maner in Session Room to Leslie Whipple and Jim O’Connell. I, Duane Hambright, do will and bequeath my lack of size to Doris Blackney. To Ma rcia Gee, I, Barbara Lutz, leave my unruly hair. 1 o Nancy Burdno, I, Ann Gallup, leave my pleasing personality. I, Peter Gosling, leave my “love of the fair” and my “line” to Ray Spencer. I, Isabelle King, leave my ability to make myself heard to Shirley Weaver. I, Babs Phillips, leave to Jane Patterson my love of social life. In testimony, hereunto set forth by seal and hand this thirty-first day of May, A. D. (After Departure), one thousand nine hundred and forty- five. Witnesses: Lorraine Cone Mary Jane Weaver Mary Frances Shimp 27 “One More River To Cross’’ tive JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS P. Storms—President. R. Wells—Vice President. J. Sandberg—Secretary. J. Henderson—Treasurer. P. McKean—Student Union Representa- E. Schuler—StudetHt Union Representa- Junior Class History ooti$iy, nextl ar we will be seniors. Just one y il- of suMm We are the class with those ful chjs§ rings-(at least we think). November we had you chuckling over a Junior play with lots of laugh and love interest- yes, we’re the ones who sold the hot dogs, candy, and pop at the games. We also are the class which sold you those schedule pencils, our third year at it. And you know we put on the best J-Hop in years. To guide us on our way we elected Pat Storms as our President, Roger Wells our Vice President, Jean Sandburg, Secretary and Jo Henderson as Treasurer. A lot of girls—eh? “Just A Little While’’ E. Derr, B. Beckwith, D. Blackney, L. Blood, I. Wallma B. Everhard, H. Lytle, W. Teadt, D. Prestidge, Vlj StA orgeit, ' J. Hepne K. Walters, M. Stutz, J. Hagam, P. Wierr P. Smith, J. Crosby, V. Eern M. Kong, • ' ! of 1 oJL rf, B. Nickell, W. Stevens£p?T53Afe!“”“ Row 1. R. Borgert, H. Morrison, W. Kasdor Row 2. V. Repke, D. Bunnell, M. Nelson, J. Doolittle, M. Wright, M. Jellison, R. Wells, J. Ho’t, W. Mick. Row 3. L. Collins, L. Whipple, J. Quirin, E. Frohriep, W. Stetson. 29 1. T. Linder, C. Bell, W. Smith, G. Dennison, E. Wagner. i ' Row 2. H. Wenzel, R. Parker, J. O’Connell, V. Wygant, J. Hines, K. Freeland, A. Miller, L. Foote. Row 3. J. Frays, B. Bene dict, W. Berger, E. Shoemaker, L. Asbury, R. Tozer. “Hip! Hip! Hooray!” Row 1. B. Poley, M. Krontz, D. Hamilton, C. Freeman, E. Johnson, D. Woods. Row 2. N. Burdno, P. Storms, J. Henderson, M. Loomis, K. Shay, W. Hearld, B. Jordan. Row 3. M. Mishler, P. Schipper, E. Schuler, G. Funk, A. Ritter, B. Ailes. Row 4. A. Maxwell, P. Coombs, K. Seger, M. McCord, C. Mead. 30 “Little Did I Know’’ SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS J. Benedict—President. B. Pannell—Vice President. R. Wagner—Secretary. J. Mingus—Treasurer. J. Reed—Student Union Representative. L. Hopkins—Student Union Representa¬ tive. Sophomore Class History “The Sophomores are Freshmen one year old. IVho ivith brightening eyes watch their student life unfold. Our second year in high school has been a most enjoyable one. Our class now numbers 52 boys and 65 girls. Our “Sophomore Prom”, held in the High School gymnasium on April 28, was the high light of the year. The committees directed by general chairman, James Benedict, chose as the setting “Don’t Fence Me In.” Jean Mingus and her decorating committee did a grand job of turning the prosaic looking gym into a Western scene complete with cowboys and varieties of cactus. Jim Reid head of the refreshment committee, saw to it that all were served soft drinks and doughnuts. Other committee members contributing much to the success of the evening were Phyllis Purdy, publicity; Lyle Hopkins, clean up; Robert Wagner, music; and Bill Pannell, tickets. 31 ere Either Too Young Or Too Old Row 1. H. Smith, D. Lamborne, W. Krontz, J. Harker, T. Grim, D. Shields. Row 2. V. Andrews, C. Barn-ell, B. Holton, J. Finnerman, J. Shark, D. Roy, R. King. Row 3. J. Houck, B. Freeland, D. Franks, B. Gallup, B. Gable, R. Sigrist, R. Fennell. Row 4. J. Benedict, E. Ware, L. Jones, J. Richards, L. Hopkins, W. Maxwell. ff Row 1. D. Ritter, L. Smith, J. Maystead. P. Heitger, C. Wisler, L. Webster, M. Wenzel, J. Howk, M. Mitchell, Row. 2. Row 3. Row 4. I.. Carter, D. Huss, A. Glasgow, M. Pierson, R. Donelson P P. McLaughli n. M. Sites, B. Teadt, B. Huston, M. Yunker, D. Hanselman M P. Brand. D. Wood, A. Bothamly, F. Derr, P. Krock, M. Lincoln, P. Loetz. Spaulding, P. Hunter, Poorman, D. Graham, 32 “Snvotie Little Cutie” Row 1. Row 2. Row 3. Row 4. Row 5. R. Notestine, E. Snook, D. Ostrander, G. Morgan, P. Lawni fzal D Rohyer, B. Spearow. P. Cramer, M. Large, P. Hansen, J. Tober, J. Mingus, ' pi Barnes, J. McCafferv. L. Fair, P. Stump, J. Reeg, J. Kemble, B. Pbrdam JR. Sanders. N. Englarth, P. Purdy, P. Clemmons, E. Mieldam tf K. Walters, O. Krontz, J. Bean, D. Stevens, Row 1. C. Eaton, M. Dillivan, D. Tennant, T. Stevenson, R. Holliday, R. Spencer, W. Eberhard. Row 2. D. Bogen, N. Van Pelt, F. David, B. Pannell, V. Wallick, R. Ulrey, Rainer. Row 3. B. Snook, R. Rickett, P. Lint, J. Reid, B. Wagner. Row 4. D. Emerson, D. Rasbaugh, H. Magnus, B. Pinney, C. Notestine, D. Lewis, R. Avery. 33 ‘ ‘A t Last” FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS J. Bogart—President. D. Myers—Vice President. H. Emerson—Secretary. R. Shimmell—Treasurer. E. Tompkins—Student Union Represen¬ tative. K. Zable—Student Union Representative. Frosh Class History We’re coming down the home stretch on the first lap of our four year journey. It’s been rather hard going in some places but we’ve succeeded in pulling through. At the beginning we found that we were rather lost and bewildered by the way things were run in High School. We finally got under way and were eager to learn all we could through the help of our teachers and the students around us. We believe we have progressed in fine shape although we have had to climb some ve-y steep hills. With our journeys end not very far off we’ve begun to show signs of the makings of a great class with a fine future ahead. We were pretty well along on our year’s work before we found time to organize our class and elect our class officers, and when we did have our organization meeting we chose: John Bogart for President; Dick Meyers for Vice President; Helen Emerson, Secretary; Robert Shimmel, Treasurer; Ellen Tompkins, Student Council; and Kenneth Zabel, Student Council. 34 % ■ i a f Iti 4 j I 1 s : . ' j 9 : jk t Row 1. D. Hearld, D. Unger, J. Holtz, G. Bartold, B. Carter, D. Bowen. . . Row 2. M. Gee, J. Houck, J. Long, B. Gay, B. Dauber, B. Slagg, P. Mast. Zs Row 3. B. Kelley, I. Shoemaker, J. Ziglear, C. Carver, D. Lewis, H. Emerson, S. Cast ?t (Zs Row 1. D. Brenner, G. Shimp, P. Pugh, H. Blue, J. Baldwin, J. Frye, W. Pierson, L. Sanderson. Row 2. D. Blasius, R. Wallick, T. Melchi, R. Shimmel, B. Sprister, B. Linder, P. Hoenecke. Row 3. J. Bogart, F. Baldwin, O. Crawl, P. Reed, M. Marker. Row 4. B. Hagen, D. Loetz, K. Zable, W. Renner, R. Prestidge, D. Meyers, D. Britten, R. Price. 35 “ I’ll Get By” Row 1. Row 2. Row 3. Row 4. R. Woods, E. Pagels, B. Kemble, P. Jordan, D. Jordan, D. Lego, B. Kinsey. B. Fennel, D. Stevens, N. Kraft. R. Kime, H. Smoker. H. Hahn, C. Brown. I. Walters, D. Briscoe, L. Stutzman, R. Sumnev, C. Pierson. B. Everhart E F. Hanaway, C. Knox, N. Woods. W. Collins, D. Picker, D. Blanchard. Melchi, Row 1. Row 2. Row 3. Row 4. W. Murray, T. Ostrander, J. Lawler, W. West, H. Troy, L. Rupp, F. Sumney. M. Nusbaum, A. King, C. Ailes, R. Raley, J. Rehm, N. Palmer. D. Newman, B. Toth, L. Eicholtz, V. Newman, N. Crabbs. P. Wistler. D. Barnhart. M. Ross, J. Stinchcomb, M. Westphal, C. Danneberg, P. Crawford, D. Darby. 36 “Wishing ” 8TH CLASS OFFICERS R. D resser—President. R. Brown—Vice President. R. Freeman—Secretary. R. Rericlc—Treasurer. B. Ulmer—Student Union Representative. D. Mowry—-Student Union Representative Eighth Grade Class History We are now eighth graders—and one step (maybe a long step) removed from High School. We number 54 girls and 50 boys, kept under control, at least to some extent, by Mr. Finlay and Mrs. Brokaw. Other teachers, Mrs. Watson, Mr. Brown, Mias Partridge have also labored diligently to instuct us. We have tried to make sure of our part in ath¬ letics in future years. Some of our boys prepared for future participation in Twin Valley Championship games by going out for basketball on the Junior High Team. Our girls as well as boys have been active in Junior Art Club, band, and Library Club. As yet we have had no chance to earn money—- and fortunately we have not needed any. Next year we plan to earn money in various ways for money is a “must” in Junior and Senior years. 37 “At The Cross Roads” Row 1. M. Allen, H. Holtz, E. Kinsey, M. Bassett, G. McCarthy, D. Lewis. A. Miller. Row 2. M. Woods, B. Lanning, B. Pannell, R. Rerick, L. Baylor, P. Blossom, P. Stratton, V. Groff Row 3. N. Kanouse, M. Stevens, V. Bean, B. Whipple, M. Funk, M. Chupp. Row 4. W. Teadt, L. Ziglear, W. Teadt, N. Loetz, M. Huntley, D. Keeslar. Row 1. P. Baker. C. Palmer, R. Flint, R. Deter. D. Kunce, L. Fauste. Row 2. P. Scheetz, B. Yunker, E. Hilgendorf, A. Lancaster. D. Mowry. Row 3. J. Jacobs, B. Ulmer, R. Kuenzel, B. Brown. Row 4. F. Bradley, B. Persing, R. Freeman, W. Dobberteen, J. Parker, C. Bupp. 38 “ It’s Up To Me” Row 1. R. Jordan, M. Smoker, A. Freeland, G. Jones, G. Baldwin, R. Stump, H. Melchi, I. Bachman. Row 2. M. Lutz, R. West, J. Lamborne, R. Dresser, H. Jordan, R. Prentice, L Peeke. Row 3. M. Parker, C. Rayner, F. Zeeb, K. Huftile, W. MacLaughlin, R. Raley, J. Lint. Row 4. B. Ledyard, A. Lancaster, R. Tennent, H. Moore, C. Pursley, A. Rice. Row 1. A. Young, W. Reed, J. Nickell, B. Wright, B. Waltke, B. Trim. Row 2. J. Crago, S. Gauss, V. Murray, F. Mishler, B. Bupp, H. Pappas. Row 3. M. Sybesma, R. Kime, M. Seifert, K. Quirin, S. Dickerson, A. Hart, Row 4. P. Rickett, M. Plucinski, G. Griffis, T. Brouse, G. Wetters, E. MacLaughlin, D. Benedict. 39 “Running Wild” 7TH GRADE OFFICERS J. Bogart—President. J. Long—Vice President. J. Frohriep—Secretary. D. Finch—Student Union Representative B. Holtz—Student Union Representative Seventh Grade Class History Yes, we are only seventh graders. But, re¬ member some day we will be in High School. Of course, there’s a long road ahead of us before we leave Sturgis High in 1951. 1951 —that makes us feel old! We number now 124 and Miss Wakeman and Miss Collins with the assistance of Mr. Veld and Air. Smith are guiding us in our studies. We haven’t been so very active in school affairs but we have had the chance to join the Art Club and Library Club, both of which we have enjoyed. Next year we will be one year nearer our desired goal—High School. Keep your eyes on us —we are going places! 40 “All Over The Place“ Row 1. H. Sanderson, S. McLaughlin, G. Prestidge, L. Shook, L. Danneberg, M. Jones, D. Britton. Row 2. C. Bailey, D. Huntress, N. Kessler, L. Doolittle, B. Abbs. Row 3. W. Wallman, D. Mann, G. Jamerson, F. Falkenstir.e, C. Merchant, J. Etling. Row 4. V. Ward, B. Park, J. Bandholtz, I. Bassett, J. Stutz, D. Sigrist. Row 1. D. Roberts, W. Snook, R. Stevens, R. Brubaker, D. Large, C. Marker, F. Kime, R. Carter. Row 2. T. Slack, D. Bennett, J. Sturgis, N. Large, L. Eberhard, C. Wygant, E. Boonell, J. Sutton. Row 3. T. Jackson, W. McPherson, C. McDonald, W. Lonsburg, J. Tibbott, D. Kuenzel, D. Finch, W. Brown, P. Fox, M. Post, B. Krock. Row 4. N. Pierson, D. Sutton, C. Kipker, R. Strang, A. Mitzger, D. Sideney, W. Davis, T. Hart. 41 “Straighten Up and Fly Right” Row 1. Row 2. Row 3. B. Wright, N. Niles, J. Pomeroy, M. Storms, R. Kauffman, B. Johnson, A. Johnson. A. “ ' roppiro! God“ ' e„ KiSSeb ,h ' G - La Ce ' M - My 5 ’ C - }■ Sh °«• M- � � ««. T. Huss f E. Wagner, V. Flowers, J. Moon, E. Kennedy, B. Notestine, M. Pickels. Row 1. C. McLauchlin, H. King, A. t L. McBride, T. Long. Row- 2. 1 . Davis, R. Hyde, L. Hageman, R. Collins, J. Holtz, W. Holtz. Row 3. R zJeeh, R. Brand, W. Persing, R. Sturgis, I). Huber. Row 4. D. Ringler, L. Blanchard, F. Aile Davis. B. Jones, “Dear Old Pals Of Mine” 43 44 09LA V — o Jl n- ..... -Y (X_ o- -J cjt ' “Varsity Baseball” VARSITY Row 1. D. Griffis, J. Post, N. Petschulat, J. Reed, D. Snook, J. Bogart, B. Kline, T. Toher, L. Strang. Row 2. Coach Miller, W. Brown, R. Borgert, C. Ammerman, D. Wagner, W. Sailors, D. Atwater, D. Bolley. BASEBALL Season’s Record (Varsity) Sturgis Varsity_22 Lakeview_0 Sturgis Varsity_14 Coldwater _5 Sturgis Varsity_1 Kalamazoo (Central).-5 Sturgis Varsity_8 Marshall _3 Sturgis Vorsity_10 Constantine _5 Sturgis Varsity_13 Albion _0 Sturgis Varsity_12 Hillsdale . 2 Sturgis Varsity_6 Constantine_5 Sturgis Varsity_11 State High--2 Total, 97 ; Opponents, 27- Twin Valley Conference Games. FINAL T-V STANDINGS W. L. Pet The Sturgis Trojans won their fourth conse¬ cutive T-V title, being undefeated in conference play. Since the Twin Valley Conference started Sturgis __ _5 0 1.000 in 1935, Sturgis has won eight championships and Ma shall J 1 .800 placed second the two remaining years. Lakeview _3 2 .600 Post did most of the pitching, being credited with 6 wins and no losses. Don Snook hurled the Coldwater 2 3 .400 other three games, winning two and losing one. Albion _ _ __ __1 4 .200 Tober led the hitters with a -467 average. Post and Hillsdale __ __ _ 0 5 .000 Reed followed with .407 and .406, respectively. VARSITY Row 1. T. Tober, C. Bell, D. Ware, H. Morrison, B. Kasdorf, R. Borgert, W. Berger. Row 2. R Finlay, D. Atwater, W. Mowry, R. Mowry, B. Kline, D. Griffis, C Notestine J. Blasius, G. Veld. Row 3. J. Benedict, L. Hopkins, L. Slagg, M. Nelson, L. Asbury, B. Grim, B. Brown. Varsity Football Schedule Sturgis _0 East Lansing _13 Sturgis _19 St. Augustine ? Sturgis _6 Lakeview . 0 Sturgis . _ _ 6 Hillsdale . 13 Sturgis _13 Marshall . 6 Sturgis _ 6 Albion 0 Sturgis 12 Three Rivers . 7 Sturgis . _32 Coldwater_ 6 Twin Valley Conference Standings East Lansing Won - __ 6 Lost 0 Pet. 1.000 Sturgis _ _ 4 2 .667 Marshall 4 2 .667 Hillsdale _3 3 .500 Lakeview ? 4 .333 Coldwater 1 5 .167 Albion 5 .167 The Trojan Varsity football team, after Dale Faunce’s departure, was taken over by Coach Bob Finlay, who did a very commendable job. He coached the team to the best season’s record since 1939, ending the season with 6 victories and 2 defeats. The defeats were both suffered in confer¬ ence play, giving us a tie for second place with Marshall. We journeyed to East Lansing for our opening game and came out on the short end of a 13 to 0 score. East Lansing, under their new coach, Dale Faunce, returned to the T. V. Conference this year and were undefeated in winning the conference championship. We downed St. Augustine and Lakeview and then we were upset by Hillsdale on their home grounds. After this gift to Hillsdale, the 1944 Trojans went on to record wins over Marshall, Albion, Three Rivers, and Coldwater. We met Marshall as the “underdogs,” but went on to win 13 to 6. We then journeyed to Albion. After failing to score several times we emerged 6 to 0 victors. In our next encounter we clashed with the Wildcats at Three Rivers, and after a hard fought ball game, which was played in a driving downpour, we were on the long end of a 13 to 7 count. Not only was this the first time in several years that Sturgis had beaten Three Rivers, but it was the first game in 26 encounters, over a period of five years, in which they had been defeated on their own field. Don Ware and Bob Alowry were chosen by the members of the team as honorary captains for the year. In our annual game with Coldwater, they caii led out then roles and proved to be the leaders that they were chosen, by leading their team to a 32 to 6 victory over Coldwater. Co-captain Don Ware i and Bob Mowry were later chosen on the All- Conference team. 46 4 : “We ' re Sitting On Top Of The World Top Row. B. Brown, D. Atwater, C. Bell, M. Godden, B. Mowry, H. Morrison. Bottom Row. L. Strang, C. Ammerman, T. Tober, W. Berger, W. Smith, R. Griffis, B. Mowry. Varsity Basketball The 1945 Trojan court aggregation won the class B State Basketball Championship for the first time in twenty years. After finishing the season with a record of 11 wins and 4 defeats, the Trojans waded through six opponents in as many tournament games, to annex the State B Crown. Starting with the District Tourney, which was held here, at Sturgis, we downed Three Rivers in the opener 64 to 29; then, two nights later won the District Championship by defeating State High 39 to 25. We then journeyed to St. Joe, for the Regional and met a very good Dowagiac team, which proved to be our to ugljfst encountej ' in) 0oi nainent play. It was a well played game with the score changing hands quite often. However, when the final gun sounded we had a four point advantage—43 to 39. 4 he Quarter-finals were held at Grand Rapids where we played Grand Haven. The strain began to show here and after a loosely played ball game, we had won 36 to 26. The following night we went to the Semi-finals in Lansing and met St. Stanislaus of Detroit. I he strain which had accompanied the team the preced ' ng night was still quite evident. After a slow start and a last half rally we went on to win 42 to 37. We then met East Lansing, and defeated them 33 to 26. ) lath to the state title was as follows: £)ISTRICT TOURNEY V) Jl ) f -64 Three Rivers___24 Sturgis-39 State High _25 REGIONAL TOURNEY $• Sturgis-43 Dowagiac_39 QUARTER FINALS Sturgis-39 Grand Haven_26 SEMI FINALS Sturgis-42 Detroit St. Stanislaus 37 FINALS Sturgis-33 East Lansing. .26 48 T. V. CONFERENCE STANDINGS Won Lost Sturgis _9 3 Marshall_9 3 East Lansing_8 4 Lakeview _6 6 Hillsdale_5 7 Coldwater_5 7 Albion_0 12 Pet. .750 .750 .667 .500 .416 .416 .000 SEASON RECORD Sturgis _49 Lakeview _46 Sturgis _ _43 Three Rivers . _32 Sturgis __ __ 24 Marshall _35 Sturgis _ _56 Hillsdale _53 Sturgis _54 Albion _28 Sturgis __ _ 45 Coldwater . _30 Sturgis _ _42 East Lansing _34 Sturgis _61 Lakeview _50 Sturgis _57 Coldwater _31 Sturgis . _44 Marshall _49 Sturgis _35 State High __29 Sturgis _31 Three Rivers __34 Sturgis _49 Albion _32 Sturgis _61 Hillsdale_ _39 Sturgis _ _44 East Lansing _ _ 46 The Sturgis Trojans, for the fourth consecutive year, gained at least a share of the Twin Valley Conference title, by ending the season with 9 wins and 3 losses for a tie with Marshall. There was plenty of competition in this league at all times, because every team was a threat. The strength of the Conference was made quite evident, when two Twin Valley teams battled it out for the State B Championship. The Trojans piled up 695 points in 12 confer¬ ence tilts to average 46 and 1-3 points a game. Their opponents scored a total of 568 for an average of 37 13-15 points per game. In three non-league games the Trojans defeated Three Rivers and State High. Then later dropped one to Three Rivers. This brought the season’s record to 11 wins and 4 defeats, for a successful year. “Wrestlers” Front Row. B. Benedict, W. Stetson, L. Asbury, M. Nelson, B. Grim, B. Kasdorf, J. Blasius. Second Row. B. Holliday, R. Woods, V. Repke, L. West, V. Andrews, H. Scheetz, B. King. Back Row. D. Ware, J. Short, D. Royer, T. Walters, J. Bogart, L. Green, J. O’Connell, B. Linder, Coach Finlay. Thirty five boys reported for wrestling this year. The team had three meets with Howe Military School. The final results show one tie and two wins over Howe by scores of 23-23, 23-21, 25-23. The team ended the season by wrestling bouts on the intramural night program. 49 “Reserve Baseball” Row 1. W. Eberhard, H. Wenzel, T. Linder, L. Collins. R. King, J. Reid, P. Lint, j. Richards, R. Franks, B. Snook. Row 2. L. Hopkins, M. Nelson, G. Denniston, D. Notestine, J. Hines, H. Morrison, R. Spencer D. Tennent, R. Lamborne. Row 3. L. Slagg, B. Zable, W. Berger, K. Sheeler, W. Stetson, C. Notestine, J. O’Connell. Sturgis Reserves_10, Sturgis Reserves_5, Sturgis Reserves_1, Sturgis Reserves_1, Sturgis Reserves_6, Reserves Total_23, Colon_15 White Pigeon_8 Howe School_ 4 Colon _ 9 Howe School_5 Opponents_41 “Reserve Basketball” i IB « ? . 19 yVJRff «9 3 u -WRGfs l 12 Front Row. B. Pinney, C. Notestine, B. Pannell, R. Borgert, L. Hopkins, P. McKean, T. Linder. Second Row. Coach Veld, J. Grim, R. Spencer, P. Pugh, J. Hanselman, B. Parker. Third Row. R. Bolley, V. Wygant, P. Lint, W. Renner, J. Benedict. RESERVE BASKETBALL Sturgis Reserves_35 Sturgis Reserves_33 Sturgis Reserves_24 Sturgis Reserves_44 Second String_38 Sturgis Reserves_30 Sturgis Reserves_33 Sturgis Reserves_41 Sturgis Reserves_34 Sturgis Reserves_22 Sturgis Reserves-23 Sturgis Reserves_20 Sturgis Reserves_38 Sturgis Reserves_22 Sturgis Reserves_44 Second String_24 Sturgis Reserves-25 Lakeview Reserves-55 Three Rivers R_19 Marshall Reserves_18 Bronson Varsity_13 Bronson Reserves-9 Albion Reserves_24 Coldwater Reserves__19 East Lansing R-19 Lakeview Reserves-30 Coldwater Reserves--16 Marshall Reserves_31 State High Reserves_2! Three Rivers R_17 Albion Reserves_34 Colon Varsity_41 Colon Reserves_1° East Lansing R_20 The Sturgis Reserves ended their schedule with a fine season record, winning 11 games while losing 4. The second string reserves won two games in two starts, defeating the Bronson and Colon Re¬ serves. At times this year the team displayed good team play and plenty of ability. There will be some keen competition among this group for varsity berths next year. Those doing the largest share of the playing were: Borgert, Pinney, Notestine, McKean, Pannell, Parker, and Lint. 51 Row 1. Row 2. Row 3. J. Reid, Y T . Wygant, VV. Renner, V. Repke, P. McKean, T. Walters. G. Veld, T. Linder, A. Miller, W. Smith, H. Magnus, B. Pinney, J. Short. D. Royer, C. Griffis, D. Bunnell, M. Wright, G. Denniston, B. Parker, f. O ' Connell. Reserve Schedule Stu rgis Reserves_ 0 Stu rgis Reserves_32 Sturgis Reserves_27 Sturgis Reserves_ 6 White Pigeon V_13 Three Rivers R_ 0 Three Rivers R_ 0 Constantine V_ 7 The Reserve football team, under the eye of then new coach, (jarett Veld, played four games this year. T hey won tw r o and lost tv T o for a fairly successful season. They showed a lot of possibilities and should help the varsity considerably next year. k—k—k Midget Basketball Season Record: Won 8 , Lost 1 Sturgis_25 Sturgis-16 Sturgis_24 Sturgis_ 50 Sturgis_27 Sturgis- 31 Sturgis_24 Sturgis-35 Sturgis_23 White Pigeon_ 12 St John-13 White Pigeon_14 Colon_ 10 Constantine_ 7 Howe_ 33 Constantine_ 7 Colon_ 3 St. John_21 52 “Midget Basketball” Bottom Row. R. Dresser, A. Lancaster, B. Ulmer, B. Freeman, R. Modert, D. Mowry, R. Prentice. Top Row. J. Frohriep, R. Deter, A. Freeland, R. Tennent, Coach Finlay, B. Persing, J. Jacobs, D. Finch, J. Lamborne. “Midget Football” Row 1. V. Andrews, G. Shimp, H. Blue, F. Baldwin, J. Grim, D. Franks, N. Woods. Row 2. T. Houck, B. King, B. Sprister, D. Lewis, B. Pannell, R. Spencer, D. Lamborne, R. Price, W. Maner. Row 3. D. Britton, B. Mecklenberg, L. Collins, J. Bogart, B. Linder, West, J. Hanselman, B. Snook. 53 “Our Physical Education Department” S. H. S. Coaches This smiling group directs all forms of athletics in our school. Reading from left to right we have first Mr. Miller, who is our Athletic Director. He coaches varsity basketball and baseball. Mr. Miller has been a member of the Sturgis faculty and a most successful coach for the past fourteen years. He brought his basketball season to a most glorious finish by producing a championship team. Standing next to Mr. Miller is Mr. Veld, who came here last fall, and who has had charge of boys’ physical education classes, and aided Mr. b inlay with his coaching duties in football. He also coached reserve basketball. Next to Mr. Veld is Mr. Finlay, who is head football coach and handles the wrestling program. 1 hen comes Mr. Maner, who joined the Sturgis faculty in 1943. He is really a full time history teacher but has also been assistant football and base¬ ball coach. Seated is Miss Pikkaart, girls’ physical educa¬ tion director and sponsor of the G. A. A. group. I his is her second year in Sturgis. Hats off to the department that is teaching boys and girls to work and play with others happily and to build strong, healthy bodies. 5-1 “Football Awards 1944 Varsity “S” Varsity Reserve “rS” Service Monograms Don Ware John Blasius 19S44 Bob Mowry Bob Grim Lawrence Collins Bill Mowry Dick Royer Vern Andrews Dick Griffis Lyle Asbury Dick Franks Bob Kline Don Bunnell Jack Grim Don Atwater George Denniston John Houck Tom Tober Tom Linder Bob King Bill Brown Phi! McKean Dick Lamborne Roger Borgert Alfred Miller Del mar Lewis Hubeit Morrisson Jim O’Connell Robert Mecklenburg Wayne Berger Bob Parker Bill Pannell Bill Kasdorf Victor Repke Jim Reid Clyde Bell Walter Smith Jack Short Maynard Nelson Mort Wright Bruce Snook Cleon Notestine Victor Wygant Ray Spencer Lyle Hopkins Lyle Slagg Don Ulrey Herbe ' t Magnus Fred Baldwin Bob Firney Harry Blue Tim Benedict John Bogart Carl Griffis Duane Britton Warren Renner John Hanselman Tom Walters Bob Kemble Bill Linder Ronald Price George Shimp Student Managers Bill Sprister Dick Bolley Lloyd West Ed. Shoemaker Norman Woods “Basketball Awards 1944-45 Varsity “S” Varsity Reserve “rS” Service Monograms Tom Tober Roger Borgert 19S45 Dick Griffis Phil McKean Bob Wagner Bob Mowry Tom Linder Phil Lint Lewis Strang Victor Wygant Ray Spencer Charles Ammerman Bob Parker Jim Benedict Bill Mowry Cleon Notestine Jack Grim Milt Godden Bill Pannell Warren Renner Don Atwater Lyle Hopkins Carl Griffis Bill Brown Bob Pinney John Hanselman Wayne Berger Clyde Bell Phil Pugh Walter Smith Student Managers Hubert Morrisson Dick Bollev “Wrestling Awards 1945 Howard Scheetz Bob Grim Ben Benedict Bill Kasdorf Wesley Stetson Victor Repke Jim O’Connell Maynard Nelson Lyle Asbury Vern Andrews Bob Holliday Bob King Jack Short Lloyd West John Bogart Bill Linder Louis Green 55 “Baseball Awards 1944“ Varsity “S” Joe Bogart Jim Reed Jim Post Don Snook Wayne Sailors Neubert Petschulat Duane Wagner Dick Griffis Tom Tober Bob KI ine Lewis Strang Roger Borgert Manager’s ick Bolle Varsity Reserve ‘ Arthur Reeg Robert Kline Charles Ammerman Bill Brown John Blasius Don Atwater John Hines Wesley Stetson George Denniston Wayne Berger Tom Linder Hubert Morrisson Bill Kasdorf Lyle Slagg Lyle Hopkins David Eberhard Phil Lint Cleon Notestine Bob Pinnev rS” Se rvice Monograms 19S45 Keith Sheeler Bob Zabel Don Notestine Lawrence Collins Harry Wenzel Maynard Nelson Jim O’Connell Roger Wells Bill Pannell John Richards Ray Spencer Dave Tennent Jim Reid Robert King Don Ulrey Herbert Magnus Dick Lamborne Bruce Snook Dick Franks John Houck “Cheer Leaders’’ CHEER LEADERS E. Schuler J. Henderson L. Cone P. Coombs P. Storms B. Blodgett D. Benedict L. Webster During this year we were cheered on by the yells of Pat Storms, Phil Coombs, Lorraine Cone, Jo Henderson, Lois Webster, and Betty Blodgett. 1 he energy and enthusiasm of this group kept the morale of the Varsity Team high with their new and peppy yells. Pat Spa ulding and Doris Benedict were responsible for keeping the Reserves on their toes and they did a fine piece of work. Much credit for the training and success of this work has been rl i 10 ♦-L. J __ C T • i t — _ o- w Lina vvuiK ueen due to the guidance of Miss Pikkaart. Most of these girls will be back next year, and all have high hopes of sending our school spirit higher than ever before, 56 ' ft V a Oil Stepping In Societtj “Sturgensian Staff” Editor-In-Chief Mary C. Wright Business Manager Donna Parker Assistant Editor Betty Wood Literary Editor Lorraine Cone Assistant Literary Editor John Pugh Art Editor Garnetta Bassett Assistant Art Editor Peter Gosling Senior Write-Ups Pat Wagner Music Ted Roberts Sports Dick Griffis Jokes Shirley Prestidge Typist Jean Holsinger Each Senior Class tries to make its annual the best ever put out and that was our goal this year. As proof of our efforts this picture shows us in one of our busy meetings. We have had a lot of fun and we think our book is “super.” We hope you think so, too. Sales Staff Below is the group to whom we are really indebted for the book. Their sales talks convinced the merchants that the Sturgensian is a fine advertising medium. “As 1 ime Goes By” each student will grow to appreciate more and more his annual and the pleasant memories which it brings to mind. Thanks, Sales Staff! SALES STAFF B. Phillips J. Brouse B. Lutz B. Hossie B. Light J. Long M. E. Kline R. Grim R. Zable R. Brothers 57 ? “ Pin-Up Girls y G. A. Sec eta started out to accomplish j ith Wqjzel Neuman as president, and ks PikkaVrt as our director. The other re: Kathleen Shay, Vice President; Jean M ingus; Treasurer, Jean Kemble; Point Recorders, Kay Seger and Mary Carolyn Wright; Sports Managers, Ethel Schuler and Jessica Reimann. They went to work on their annual Penny Carnival, and turned it out with a huge success. At the annual Penny Carnival Hazel Neuman, president of the association, was crowned queen of the carnival. There were many new con¬ cessions added to the carnival this year. The girls hadn t forgotten about Leap ear and V alentine’s day and topped the day off with the “Sweetheart Swing.” Besides this the girls kept up their physical ability, too, by selecting teams for basketball, volley¬ ball, and bowling. This helped the girls to record enough points for the following semester. 58 “J-Hop Of 1944” The “Moonlight Ball” was presented by the Junior Class on May 19. A moonlit garden theme was uniquely developed, with a huge yellow moon shining through the blue and white streamers under which the dancers moved rhythmically to the strains of Bobby Weir’s orchestra. The palms and lilacs afforded the fragrance and aspect of a garden. Refreshments, consisting of lime punch and wafers, were served in the hall which was decorated with blue and white crepe paper and palm trees. We had three General Chairmen: Beverly Light, Mary Wright, and Bob Grim. 1 he chairmen of the committees were: Chaperon, M. Slump ; Orchestra, W. Harmon; Refreshments, B. Wood; Decorations, B. Brown; Tickets, H. Scheetz; Invitations, D. Parker; Publicity, W. Mowry; Programs, M. Weaver; Clean Up, R- Mowry; Check Room, 1. Ditlow. We feel that the ball was a great success, and look forward to the one that the Juniors will put on for us next year. _ “Mairsy Doats” K V 1 Jl . ■r ' ■ ifT’A 4 fy V „ ' ft r iIBmhi j H ‘gj , Wt £ 1 j- V ■ JR ' 1, A II mf, -s ' ■AMbOB , |T ' • w Vv jp f IB Sll jf1 % i ijft S . ii 11 • Wi ’ I f am i BTF A jBr %. ■r m wT v ' r 1 rC S kJBIv jj Back row. A Brown, B. King W. Maxwell, B. Sites, R. Bogen, C. Knox, T. Gest, Newman. Middle row. R. Holliday, E. Wagner, R. Royer, V. Wygant, R. Fennell, R. Parker, J. Grim M. Christensen. Front row. E. Larke, Hahn, Pagel, C. Eton. R. Kime, G. Shimp. F. F. A. The Sturgis Future Farmers have had a most active and profitable year. T he chapter has an enrollment of 27 active members with fack Grim, President; Bob Parker, Vice President; Bob Fennell’ Secietaiy; ic Wygant, Treasurer; Ed Wagoner, Reporter; Bob Jdoliday, Sentinel; Russell Averv Tail Twister. 1 he club this year was presented with a bronze award in recognition of outstanding work and accomplishment. Robert Fennell won the St. Joseph County public speaking contest and will enter the state contest. Jack Grim and Vic Wygant will represent the County in the Regional Livestock Demonstration Contest at Paw Paw. Bernard Sites and Dick Royer shone in sheep raising contest and best hog projects. In fact this organization of boys reports show a net project income of $2,817.18. Besides this the club has had its fun too_ basketball games and parties in nearby towns and picnic suppers at neighboring lakes. Along with the fun they get out of being organized as a group, they are really doing their bit toward the war effort. Much credit for the success of this work is due to the untiring efforts of their inspiring leader, Mr. Christenson. “How does my garden grow?” —Victor Wygant This little piggy went to market— —Tom Gest 60 “These Little Pigs Stayed Home”—Richard Bogen Tom Good, Charles Knox, George Shimp, Ed Lahrke 61 “Strictly Instrumental” SENIOR HIGH BAND Back row: A. Lancaster, V. Repke, P. Lint, B. Par¬ ker, L. Hopkins, L. Collins, R. Bogart, J. Doolittle, J. Fin- nerman, W. Stetson, W. Smith. Second to back: J. Sumney, J. Maystead, P. Jordan, L. Melchi, H. Wenzel, G. Denniston, L. Whipple, W. Eberhard, J. Reed, T. Stevenson, R. Wells, J. Howk, M. Loomis, R. Oman. The band under the capable direction of Mr. P. S. Wheat, has made for itself an enviable record in state and national music festivals. Since 1933 they have cap¬ tured the following honors: Year National Festivals Playing Marching 1933 Evanston, Illinois 3rd 2nd 1934 Des Moines, Iowa Did not play 1st 1936 Cleveland, Ohio 4th 1st 1938 Elkhart, Indiana 3rd 1st 19+0 Battle Creek, Michigan 2nd 2nd JUNIOR HIGH BAND Front Row from left to right. M. Chupp, B. Whipple, P. Stratton, T. Brouse, V. Murray, D. Lewis, M. Funk, D. Keeslar. Second Row left to right. P. Wallick, D. Britton, A. Van Popple, R. Kauffman, H. Melchi, R. Collins, D. Third from back: M. Jellison, D. Bowen, D. Os¬ trander, M. Large, P. Gerardo, H. Emerson, M. Pettijohn, P. Krueger, S. Castle, K. Shay, J. Sandberg, J. Henderson, G. Funk, H. Lytle, D. Kirby. Front. P. Heitger, L. Blood, P. Loetz, L. Cone, M. Hagadorn, C. Wistler, E. Frame, T. Linder, K. Ailes, B. Light, P. Hunter, T. Ostrander, J. Reeg, L. Webster, J. Reimann. Year State Festivals Playing Marching 1936 Ann Arbor, Michigan 1st 1st 1937 Ann Arbor, Michigan 1st 1st 1938 Ann Arbor, Michigan 1st 1st 1939 Ann Arbor, Michigan 1st 1st 1940 Lansing, Michigan 1st 1st 1941 Ann Arbor, Michigan 2nd 1st At present band contests are discontinued but when they are resumed we predict continued success for the S. H. S. “Music Makers.” Fennent, D. Finc h, G. Eberhard, D. Large. Third Row left to right. I. Bassett, J. Stutz, B. Pan¬ ned, L. Kinsey, P. Weirick, D. Blossom, B. Persing, E. Hilgendorf, J. Frohriep, J. Lint, H. Freeland, M. Lutz, J. Lamborne, R. Dresser. Last Row. N. Niles, R. Raley, R. Frame, H. Moore. 62 “And The Angels Sing” Back row. N. Quirin, J. Tooley, A. Gallup, D. Ulmer, J. Benedict, E. Frohriep, J. Reeg, S. Benham, M. Long, P. Schipper, C. Holsinger, E. Tompkins. Second row. J. Maystead, J. Holsinger, B. Phillips, M. Kline, L. Cone, M. Wright, K. Walters, S. Weaver, P. Wagner, B. Dauber, P. Mast. Front row. C. Carver, B. Wood, B. Donaldson, J. Haskins, J. McCaffery, B. Blodgett, J. Kimble, J. Bartold, J. Lawler. “Operetta ” “Sweethearts,” by Victor Herbert, was the second operetta to be directed by Mr. Wheat. It was presented on March 23. The delightful story of the lost princess, Sylvia, who finally is restored to her throne and marries Prince Franz, captured the fancy of the audience. The stage setting for the first act was a scene of a Dutch village in Brugies, Belgium. The picturesque scene of Dame Paula’s home with her famous tulip garden presented an enchanting back¬ ground for the many well-trained characters. In the second act the scene shifted to the chateau of Prince Franz, in Zilania. A modern note was brought into the play by the present day costumes of the cast. The cast: Sylvia-Pat Wagner Prince Franz -John Hines Laine -Jean Kimble Lieutenant Karl-Tom Stevenson Dame Paula-Pat Schipper Mikel_ -Jim Benedict Slingsby-Earl Frohriep Camiche _Bill Stevens Van Tromp_Alfred Miller Six White Geese Shirley Benham, Babs Phillips, Lorraine Cone, Barbara Donelson, Marian Long, Shirley Weaver. 63 “Growing Pains,” a three act comedy, was presented by the Junior Class, November 9th, under the very capable direction of Mr. Smith and Miss Britten, and it was received enthusiastically. The play centered around Terry and George McIntyre and their confused but undestanding parents, in that difficult, amusing period of adoles- ence. Their parents run into many difficulties in their endeavor to help their children. They organ¬ ized a party for George and Terry which only leads to more trouble. George has a run-in with the law and is bailed out of jail by his irate father—only to find that the object of his affection, Prudence, considers him “too young” for her. His broken heart heals upon the arrival of Vivian—and the curtain falls leaving us with the opinion that the McIntyre’s wild family life will continue with more laughter than tears. The following are responsible for the success of this play: George McIntyre_Phil McKean Terry McIntyre_Mary Jane Loomis Mrs. McIntyre_Caryle Freeman Professor McIntyre_James Doolittle Sophie_Caroline Meade Mrs. Patterson_Pat Schipper Elsie Patterson_Shirley Weaver Traffic Officer_Hubert Morrison Dutch_Vic Repke Brian_Walter Smith Omar_Ben Benedict Hal_Roger Wells Pete_Lyle Slagg Prudence-Jo Henderson Patty-Jean Sandburg Jane-Kathleen Shay Miriam_Shirley Benham Vivian-Audrey Maxwell “Senior Play” On April 20, the Senior Class presented the The cast of characters was as follows: delightful comedy “Don’t Ever Grow Up,” by Molly (maid)_Kathleen Felter James Reach. Elaine--Barbara Hossie In this play the accent is very decidedly on Mimi_Mary Shimp youth. The story centers around Mimi, a charming, Mrs. Meadows_Rubye Brothers naive, unsophisticated girl of sixteen. Mimi man- Cravath_Dick Griffis ages the “Bull Dogs”, the local football team and Jean-Betty Woods exerts every effort to bring her team to its first Dud_Eugene Storms victory in years over their hated rivals, “The Pan- Mr. Meadows_Bob Grim thers.” The prized services of Hal Kenney, an All Glenn_John Pugh American halfback, are secured for this purpose. Hal_Bill Brown Things get complicated after that for Mimi falls Judy_Barbara Donelson headlong into the first crush of her young life—on Johnny- ' _Reid Shimmel Hal Kenney. Mimi’s older sister, Elaine, presents Slim-Milton Godden complications too in scenes as hilarious and novel as Carrie_Shirley Prestidge any you’ve ever witnessed. Mimi discovers that being Velma_Inez Studeman sixteen is indeed the “something special” s he has Rae_Alta Stevens looked forward to all her life. Debbie_Phyllis Large 6 + “Journalism ” (TROJAN STAFF) Back row. P. Gosling, B. Phillips, S. Prestidge, B. Hossie, P. Wagner, E. Storms, B. Wood, B. Donelson. Second row. B. Lutz, M. Shimp, G. Bassett, D. Parker, M. Weaver, Miss Britten. Front row. R. Brothers, J. Brouse, J. Reimann, P. Large, B. Benedict. “Quill Scroll ” Back row. P. Wagner, P. Gosling, L. Cone, B. Wood, B. Donelson. Front row. E. Storms, M. Shimp, M. Wright, D. Parker, M. Weaver, Miss Britten. 65 “Library Club” Back row. H. Lytle, L. Webster, P. Hunter, A. Glasgow, M. Shimp, J. Grim, N. Woods, R. Kauffman, L. Benedict, R. Sanders, R. Brothers. Second row. B. Wright, L. Danneberg, B. Spearow, L. Doolittle, M. Large, J. Reeg, E. McLaughlin, J. Bean, E. Rice, C. Meade, J. Moon, M. Seafert. Front row. Miss Watson, F. Falkenstein, D. Sigrist, J. Kemble, J. Stutz, N. Niles, M. Kisseberth, B. Abbs, C. Merchant, H. Sanderson, G. famieson. Die Library Club, sponsored by Miss Watson, was organized September 1944, with about 17 charter members. These students have to work at least one hour a week in the library and receive practical experience. The members are entitled to special privileges. Luncheon meetings are held ever two weeks on Tuesdays. The officers are: Presi¬ dent, Mary Shimp; Secretary, Dorothy Bohyer; So¬ cial Chairman, Carolyn Mead. Social activities are planned several times a year- Membership has are neul every service to tni AMs Jk. increased to over 30. service to the school. This club performs a real “Student Council” TJ Vt; President.M. Shimp Vice President.B. Grim Secretary.P. McKean Junior Representative.E. Schuler Sophomore Representative .J. Reed, L. Hopkins Freshman Representative .E. Tompkins, K. Zable Eighth Grade.D. Mowry, B. Ulmer Seventh Grade.B. Holtz, D. Finch Under the guidance of P. S. Wheat, the Student Council carried out its part in the work of S. H. S. At the beginning of the year the former members of the student council and the newly elected mem¬ bers met and elected Mary Shimp, President; Bob Grim, Vice President; and Phil McKean, Secretary. We were in charge of assemblies, school parties, and pep meetings. Each grade from seven to twelve has two representatives, and we did much to promote enthusiasm for student activities. 66 “Art Clubs’’ Senior. B. Blodgett, P. Purdy, P. Creamer, F. Derr, B. Everhard, S. Seger, M. McCord, D. Bunnell, E. Derr. A very active Senior and Junior Art Club was organized last September. The Senior club has 10 members. They meet every other Thursday noon for luncheon. 1 he aim of the club is to do art work of various kinds. Several nice pieces of their work have appeared from time to time in the display case in the lower hall. The officers of the club are as follows: President, Mary Margaret McCord; Vice President, Elizabeth Derr; Secretary and Treasurer, Betty Everhard. The Junior Club meets every other Wednesday noon. J. Stutz is president. This group has had movies, made hot pads and has done a great deal of work in clay. Mrs. McPharlin has capably sponsored both clubs this year. Junior, Front row. G. Prestidge, S. McLaughlin, J. Stutz, M. Kessler, D. Mann. Back row. T. Slack, R. Kauffman, C. Wagner, D. Roberts. 67 “ Debate” Wyatt Mick, John Pugh. Jim Benedict, Ben Benedict, Caryl Freeman. Sturgis Affirmative vs. Marshall Negative_Lost Sturgis Negative vs. Marshall Affirmative_Lost Sturgis Affirmative vs. Lakeview Negative_Won Sturgis Negative vs. Lakeview ' Affirmative_Lost Second Round Sturgis Affirmative vs n Negative_Lost Sturgis Negative vs. J ' hion Affirmative_Lost Sturgis Affirmative vsjXakeview Negative_Lost Stu rgis Negative v Lakeview Affirmative_Lost At the beginjnYng of the year quite a few came out for debate «Aut it was soon narrowed down to four. AfteryPke first round Caryl Freeman dropped Benedict stepped into her shoes. tyyoquent elocutionists met every Monday edflesday noon. Miss Partridge served as our mjs year we had a little bad luck, but next most of us will be back for more with better (we hope). L i V 68 “Home Economics Department’’ Among the additions to the Home Ec. Depart¬ ment this year is our new davenport and chair s et of which we are very proud. Through bake good sales and other activities, the Home Ec. girls saved enough money to buy an end table and help pay for drapes and a small green rug to match the newly painted walls. Some of the highlights of the year included our large-scale canning activities. We canned approxi¬ mately 225 quarts, including chicken, meat, vege¬ tables, and jellies. We also did a lot of Red Cross work. We made duffle bags, afghans, tray covers, etc. The climax of our child care unit was the arrival of our new baby which we have practiced dressing and giving baths. Some of the sewing projects of the year have included woolen suits, formals, dresses of all types, play suits, jumpers, and pinafores. We also list among our achievements the refinishing of the furniture in the teacher’s room which included slip covering and painting. We are now looking forward to having new drapes to go with our lovely new blinds. 1 his should practically give us a home in school. All these achievements and projects have been made possible through the patient and helpful guidance of Miss Petersen. 69 “Shop” The old adage that “experience is the best teacher” is put to work in the shops of our high school. The accompanying photographs show a few of the two hundred twenty five boys enrolled this year, d hey are gaining actual experiences in designing, drawing, and constructing objects out of wood and metal. These objects vary from machinists tools and equipment, to wood novelties and fine furniture. The difficulties encountered in obtaining materials with which to work has been quite a problem this year, but in spite of this many creditable projects have been produced. In the shop, the boys have the opportunity to practice and develop their inherent desire to plan and to build things. They are taught and encouraged to use the modern machinery provided for this purpose. The experience they are gaining will be of incalculable value to these young men in almost any field of work they may follow. It is becoming more and more apparent that the development of mechani¬ cal skill is of the utmost importance in the lives of young men. 70 “Art Display” Our talented young artists have created many unusual things this year. At the beginning of the year still life paintings and nature colors came into being. Then when cold weather set in craft was the objective. Also victory posters were sent to the Victory Poster contest at Stanford University. During the year the art classes have sent things to two contests One contest was held at the Regional Scholastic Art Exhibit at Crowley, Milner and Co. in Detroit. In this display a wood carving by Bob Mecklenburg, and a drawing by Roger Webb was shown. To this contest oil paintings, water colors, tempra pictures, charcoal and also a pastel portrait, and pen and ink drawings, were sent. The winning articles will be sent on to The Fine Arts Galleries of Carnegie Institute for the National Exhibit. 71 “Compositions” A STREAMLINED BOOK REPORT “KENILWORTH” by Sir Walter Scott, a guy who won’t he quickly forgot. This is a tale about a couple of English brass hats who were fighting for Queen Elizabeth’s favor. She only held them on a string for her own use. One of these hot shots, Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, was hitched to a cute little number called Amy Robsart. Dud didn’t want Lizzie to know about the knot, so he stuck his slick chick in a nest called Cumnor-Place. Varney, Dud’s personal servant and brains meets Tressilian, a cold cut, who still tries to fan the flame between him and Amy. They flash the cutlery but are stopped. Tress skips town that night and finds Wayland Smith, whom he appoints his first class side-kick. Amy decides she wants to go to Kenilworth, Dud’s high, wide, and handsome castle, to share the honor of Lizzie’s visit with Dud. This gets the Earl in hot water fast, so he tells Lizzie, Amy is Varney’s wife and that she is off the beam. Finally through Tress, Smitty, and a little imp Flibbergibbit’s efforts Dud tells Lizzie about it. Meanwhile Varney, the two timer, makes off with Amy to Cumnor-Place where they put her in a little room. Dud sends young Walt Raleigh and a couple muscle men out after ’em. They don’t catch up with Varn though ’cause he slipped some high octane car juice in the oats. Meanwhile Varney takes the rafters out from under the floor in front of Amy’s room. Then he goes outside and lets out a pear-shaped whistle just like the Earl. When Amy pops out of her room to meet him she falls through the floor. As you might guess she would have made pretty fair mince meat. Walt comes in and spots the pile she is now and starts after Varney, who poisons himself. After this Lizzie pardons Dud back to her favor, and the Earl promotes Tress and Smitty. Dud still has the edge over the other big boy, the Earl of Sussex, who didn’t do much but exist anyhow, and now he just dropped out of the picture. Moral: Don’t woo and win your woman ’till you got power to own her in the open and trust nobody with your own affairs. Alfred Aliller Grade 11 KING WINTER’S NAP King Winter sat atop a mountain And gazed on the scene below, The world was dressed in garments white, And the cold north wind did blow. “Surely,” said he, “I can close my eyes, And take a little rest; And when I’ve had a little nap, I can really do my best.” King Winter slept, he was so tired, More tired than he knew, For when he awoke the snow was gone, And the sky was very blue. Birds were singing in the trees, Flowers bloomed everywhere, King Winter shook his head and sighed, “Spring caught me unaware.” Joyce Maystead 10th Grade HE’S FIGHTING SOMEWHERE Some days my mind Is found wandering Off in some distant land Maybe down in Egypt In the hot and blistery sand Or maybe up in Iceland Where the cold will freeze your hand. But it makes no difference where it is For everywhere I see An American soldier or Marine Fighting for you and me. Bill Stevens Junior OH GOSH ! There goes sister off on the bus, For a thrilling day at school. All I can do is sit and fuss, I can’t go—that’s the rule. And while sis studies all the day, And learns exciting things, I haven’t a thing to do but play, And dream of queens and kings. Betty Huston 10th Grade AUTUMN In autumn when the leaves begin to fall, I hear the dreary winter’s call, All the sunny summer days have gone astray, All have turned a dusky gray, All the leaves have turned a golden brown, All have fallen to the ground. Alice King Grade 9 SUNSET The tired sun Gives one last rosy yawn, Stretches his round body In a glittering arc, And slowly pulls His quilt of clouds Over his head. —Priscilla Smith. 11 THE ROSE BUD One lonesome rose bud, Standing proudly in a slender vase, Clasps a beautiful secret to its heart, ’Neath the loving, pink folds of it’s cloak. —Priscilla Smith. YOU AND I We’re ordinary people, you and I We love the earth, the stars, the sun We love the sky; A school boy’s cheery whistle, Winter’s dreary dawn, A stolen kiss at midnight, An old familiar song— These things can live eternally They shall never die And just as they go on and on So shall you and I. Betty Blodgett 10th Grade SPRING ’Tis spring, The trees are green, The boys with kites, the girls with skates, Are gay. ’Tis spring, Flowers are here, Bees are buzzing, birds are singing, Melodies. ’Tis spring, Cattails appear, The frogs awake, their songs to make, ’Tis spring. Bertie Lou Jordan 10th Grade ALPHONSO The conquest of Mexico is a difficult under¬ taking; and there is nothing so useful as a good friend and advisor to aid in this labor. Such was Alphonso Esparsa, the old man of the road, truly a great man in his own way, and an unforgettable character to me. When I first saw Alphonso he was standing in the lobby of the Hotel Majestic in Mexico City, looking very forlorn and with the sullen fear in his eyes that he might have to forego the whims and prattling of the average portly matrons. He looked to me rather a delapidated “Ed Wynn,” with glasses perched on the end of his nose, and a head of hair that had become quite thin around the top. He had all the airs of a Spanish gentleman who had found it necessary to work for a living; he had all the gestures of the Latins that make them more expressive than other nationalities, plus a few poorly used American slang expressions of which he was quite proud. As we approached him he made a profound bow—which was rather badly done, due to old age—and immediately asked for an advancement of 20 pesos—“to buy gasoline” he assured us. Being quite happy that he did not have to humour any plump, middle-aged matrons, he turned his personality to the sunny side, escorted us happily to his car, and set off at a furious pace through the street of the city, madly honking the horn. The day passed with no great mishap—we covered all the surrounding territory and he proved very helpful to us. He was very learned and gave us lectures on botany, architecture, and the people. He sang songs, and told jokes that were absolutely pointless and contained a strange brand of humor we failed to catch. But we were very pleased with Alphonso and immediately hired him to drive us to Taxco. The roads on the way to Taxco are rather mountainous, and are quite difficult to drive with both hands, but Alphonso was quite sure he only needed one of them. With the other he would point out the spots where cars or buses had careened off the road and their occupants killed on the rocks below. He would round a sharp curve, one hand on the wheel—and with the other he would gesture wildly out the window—turn around the smile at my parents and yell in wild ecstasy, “Theese is whar a bos left the road, mos horrible, 20 people were killed”; then he would proceed to describe the accident in detail. Talking like this he would round the curve at 40 miles per hour driving with one hand, and not looking at the road—perhaps to add to the excitement he would attempt to side swipe a bus, an act which drew applause from me, but a horrified, heart-felt groan from my mother. He would then turn around and proceed to drive in a more reckless manner as he called my mother, saying, “Don’t worry mum—ees nothing—ees all right.” My mother was quite nervous at the end of the trip, and Alphonso quite pleased over his not having “won accident.” At arriving in Taxco he immediately borrowed 20 pesos and disappeared in the direction of Bona Bertas Bar. We were afraid he would over indulge and not be able to proceed in the morning so we set out to look for him. The search was fruitless—but he showed up the next morning—broke—but sober; with the excuse that he had given the money to the church. Then on to Acupulco—and another 100 miles of wild driving—Alphonso was very happy. His ego was soaring and he proceeded to demonstrate his skill by driving on the wrong side of the road and trying to hit every tree in sight. In Acupulco he became blue and depressed because I had beaten him in a game of chess—he said his glasses were no good—that he was sick; and under the threat that he might leave us I drop¬ ped the next five games, and again his ego soared. This was a mistake—when Alphonso’s ego soars, the danger increases in proportion. He immediately hired a boat and took us to explore the jungles. Rather luckily the boat broke down and we came home—Alphonso quite depressed because he could not take us to see the alligators, and scorpions, and all other matters of reptiles. (Continued On Page 79) 73 “Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag, and Smile, Smile, Smile!” ★ ★ ★ 1 ed Roberts—“Y es, I had a beard like yours once, and when I realized how it made me look, I cut it off.” Peter Gosling—“Well I had a fac e like yours once, and when I realized that I couldn’t cut it off, I grew this beard.” • Mary Shimp—“Do you play golf?” Babs Phillips—“Dear me, no! I don’t believe I would even know how to hold the caddy.” Miss Britten—“Give me a sentence using the word flippancy.” Bob Klin —“O. K. Let’s flippancy if I pass or flunk.” • A pedestrian is a man with a wife, a daughter, two sons, and only four cars. Beryl Prestidge—“Did you hear about the terrible headache I had the other day?” Roberta Grove—“No.” Beryl—“I had to take three aspirin tablets and a teaspoonful of flea powder.” Roberta—“Why the flea powder?” Beryl—“I had a lousy headache.” � Bob Mowry—“ ou didn’t tell me the horse you sold me last week was blind.” Bill Brown—“Well, the man who sold him to me didn’t tell me either, and I thought he might want to keep it a secret.” SPY’S REPORT A Jap secret agent was instructed to investigate and report on American morale. Tokyo was elated when they received this report: “Conditions very bad. People all hungry. When two meet on the street, one always say: ‘What’s cooking?’ ” Bob Zabel—(in a restaurant) : “A sardine sandwich please.” Waiter—“Domestic or imported? The price is 25 cents for domestic and 35 cents for imported.” Bob—“Domestic, Pm not paying any sardines fare across the ocean!” Elizabeth Frame—“I heard your kid brother bawling last night.” Beverly Light—“Yeh and after four bawls he got his base—warmed.” Bobbie Calkins—“I simply can’t afford that operation this year.” Beverly Dull—“Well, dear, I guess you’ll just have to keep talking about your old one for the duration.” Charlie Ammerman—“So you think this girl you’re going to marry is thrifty?” Don Atwater—“Well, what do you think? Before she eats a marshmallow she always uses it to powder her nose.” Kate Felter—“How old are you?” Jerry Long—“I’d be 18 in November if it weren’t for one thing.” Kate—“What’s that?” Jerry—“I was born in December!” Lorraine Cone—“People say ‘As smart as a steel trap.’ What is so smart about a steel trap ?” Mary Ellen Kline—“Because it knows the right time to shut up!” Doc—“Wait, you’re too quick. I didn’t tell you to say ‘ah.’ ” Milton Godden—“I know. I just caught a glimpse of your nurse.” Louie Strang—“I’d like to borrow five bucks.” Dick Bolley—“Can’t hear good in my left ear—try the other one. Louie—“I’d like to borrow ten dollars.” Dick—“Try the other ear again!” Nettie Quirin—“I know he’s rich, but isn’t he too old to be considered eligible?” Phillis Large—“My dear, he’s too eligible to be con¬ sidered old!” Rev. McKean— You should come to church Sundays.” Dale Hart—“One finds too many hypocrites there.” Rev. McKean—“Oh, there’s always room for one more.” - Mr. Wheat—“There is only one thing the matter with your voice.” Dick Ulmer—“What’s that?” Mr. Wheat— The sound!” 76 The halls of S.H.S. throng again. Katy Felter is reluctant to return. Young love in bloom. Football boys head for practice. Side glimpse of “Ye-Work-house.” Mary Caroline peers into the future. “Calendar” SEPTEMBER “Here I Go Again” back into the same old rut of routine, no more mid-day siestas and the like. Several new faces appeared on the line-up of leaders —Miss Watson, library, Mrs. McPharlin, Art, Miss Peterson, Home Ec., Miss Britten, Miss Partridge and Mr. Smith, English, and Mr. Veld, who will coach our Reserves to victory. The Trojan gridiron boys with Mr. Finlay at the helm bowed to East Lansing, but rode to glory in a triumph over St. Augustine. The Student Union was re¬ organized with Mary Shimp at the head. So amid a flurry of new books, football practice and other activities, we left September in the past. OCTOBER “Tis Autumn” and the vibrant weather and sparkling colors led us on to bigger and better things. The Trojan blossomed forth with its first issues, and the Sturgensian got under motion to produce a better book. The Debate squad started limbering up their tongues and their briefs, while the Library and Art Clubs organized and elected new officers. The Trojan eleven marched to victory over Lakeview and Marshall and Albion, and the Reserves played winning ball with the Three Rivers Reserves. Teachers’ institute provided a breathing spell after those first report cards. Girls’ sports got under way with bowling every Thursday. Ending the month with a crown of glory was the Student Union “Spook” party on Hallowe’en. NOVEMBER “Thanks Be to God” and we sang it even louder this year, because we still have our American way of life which includes such things as playing our annual football game with Coldwater on Armistice Day (we also trounced them 32 to 6). Coach Miller started the preliminaries to the basketball season, and the basketball schedule was announced. The Student Council sponsored several lively assemblies and pep meetings. We downed the Tri-Creek turfmen on their own ground on a drizzly night, that we’ll all remember. Our yelling squad was increased by the addititon of Cone, Coombs, Bene¬ dict, Spaulding. (To a perfect finale to the month was the Junior Premiere “Growing Pains.”) Now comes Thanksgiving and a vacation so off we go to stuff ourselves. DECEMBER Starting the month off with a bang was the G. A. A. Penny Carnival, complete with the Fun House and the alluring “Tunnel of Love.” 1 he Trojans’ chalked up two breathless victories on the maple court, and the Wrestlers met Howe School for a tussle on the mat. The Juniors and Seniors enthusiastically received the Rotary-sponsored speak¬ ers every Monday morning. Quill and Scroll, an honorary Journalistic society, held its first initiation. This month was short since again, we welcomed another vacation, so with the cheery wish, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” we went home 77 It snowed— And we went tobogganing— to wait for Santa Claus and the New Year. JANUARY So back from a “Happy Holiday” with resolu¬ tions and things on our mind, we plunged into studying for our mid-term exams. The “teeth experts” arrived to take up a five year stay and to keep track of our teeth. The L. S. M. T. club (Let’s sacrifice more for them) started a new war bond campaign and the Honor Roll was announced. The Trojans wallopped six T-V teams and lost a heart-breaking tilt to the Marshall Redskins. As semester exams rolled up we tackled them, and when those dreaded cards came out the looks of “All the faith I had in you is gone” shot at all teachers. “At Last” the month faded away, and the Seniors started on the last leg of their journey. FEBRUARY The Seniors started the month off with a bang-up party at the Masonic Temple. On Ground¬ hog day the “Trojan netters lost to Marshall but regained face by downing the East Lansing boys.” The delight of all lovely girls was the annual G. A. A. Sweetheart Swung. Of course it was all a little hard on our pocketbooks, but at least w 7 e had dates! B. Werkhaven and “Double Trouble” O’Connell were chosen by the students as Daisy Mae and Lil’ Abner to reign over Sadie Hawkins week. Hossie’s team is the girl’s basketball champs, beating Cone’s crack team. So the curtain is rung dow 7 n on another brilliant performance of the month of “Sweethearts.” And we had a Christmas tree inside. Football Is Still In Order MARCH This month has simply been “Breathless.” Just everything has happened. First, Girls’ Bowling League played off their tournaments with Shirley Prestidge’s team as reigning victor. Edna Means, artist at readings, presented an assembly and was welcomed and thanked by an enthusiastic audience. Then came the basketball tournaments, and the oh —so happy ending—yes, we copped the State “B” Championship. And spirits rode high on the S. H. S. Victory Day, w 7 ith the exuberant assembly, and the wonderful vacation that followed. Then came the Senior Play tryouts and a month of honest work in learning lines and cues. The beginning of the end for the Speech group arrived with the Spring Speech contest. Then to round the month out into a month of prizes and surprises, the operetta, “Sweethearts,” was presented to a very apreciative audience, and we stepped across into a new month of fun. APRIL “I’ll Get By,” I hope, if I survive this case of spring fever. But a good dose of new spring togs and the “Easter Parade” ought to bring me out of it in a hurry. The Seniors have slaved away all month on their play “Don’t Ever Grow Up”, and were finally rewarded by the applause after the final curtains. The next attraction in our theatrical world w 7 as the grade school operetta, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The younguns’ did a grand job of making the characters real. So with 78 7 Ellen watch out for that March wind! Summer is “a-comin’ in!” “April Showers” slipping down all around us we left April to time and proceeded on our way. MAY The Band started the merry, merry month of May in high gear with their annual Band-Bust. The Seniors held their dance and all the kids danced off their shoes. As a reward to the Band members for their work during the year, the Band Mothers feted them at a dinner-dance. The J-Hop trailed right along after, and the school was bustling with Last one in is a rotten egg! All set and ready to go! all the committee meetings, dates and dolling-up. But golly, it was worth it! Then came the climax to every Seniors’ dream: baccalaureate and com¬ mencement. Thus, came the end of our exciting days of happy associations and good fun in high school. Now to embark on our new path of life. The Seniors echoed “So Long” and “Thanks For The Memories,” while the underclassmen sang a lusty, “I’ll Be Seeing You.” “Compositions” (Continued From Page 73) He took us to native villages, brought us strange and exotic fruits—and showed a great concern over our health, even coming around the morning to shake the Scorpions out of our shoes. He became a steadfast friend of mine because I let him win the chess game, whenever we played. He parted from us after he had taken us back to our home in Taxco. He drove off in tears. Since then he has kept up a sparkling correspondence with me, and I find that he now has his M. A. from the University of Mexico. He is a great man—the typical gentleman. He looked after us carefully—and saw that we were well cared for. He taught me the language, gave me lectures of the customs and ways of the country, introduced me to nobles and exiles from the many war torn countries. He was known the length and breadth of Mexico as “Abbeno”—the “Grandfath¬ er.” He was the oldest guide on the road; he was loved and respected by all. I can still see him in my mind’s eye, a thin, gangling figure in rather soiled linen pants and a dull purple sports shirt. His glasses would be on end of his nose, his eyes lit with entreaty, with a book of botany in one pocket, and an English dictionary in the other. His ego would be at high tide and he would be standing in the middle of the market trying to knock down their prices, and explaining to us at the same time that the merchants were pirates, robbers, and grave plunderers. That is Alphonso Esparsa; p hilosopher, writer, student, gentleman, guide—and “Grandfather” to all Mexico—and to me as well. Peter Gosling 12th Grade 79 This has been a very difficult year to publish an annual and at first we wondered if we could cut all the corners and get the supplies. As our work progressed, we lacked funds. But our business and professional men and women have rescued us from this very important detail by generously con¬ tributing to our advertising plan. We would like to express our appreciation to them and others who have helped to make this annual possible through advertising. 80 CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 194 From Petroleum Express Company Wholesale Distributor of Petroleum Phone 264J CONGRATULATIONS to the High School Graduates of 1945 HOME FURNITURE COMPANY “Your Home Should Come First” 1 Compliments “A Lovely Permanent To Fit Any Purse” Of Nicholson Machine Co. Charm Beauty Shop Phone 84M H. W. HAGERMAN 1 Real Estate And Insurance Central Meat Market “Just Good Meats” Our Motto: Service That Satisfies Compliments BOMBERGER’S 5 -$1.00 Merchandise Of KROGER GROCERY And BAKING COMPANY Compliments Price Standard Service 300 East Chicago Road Of BUCKNELL HARDWARE COMPANY Atlas Tires, Batteries And Accessories Lubrication Service Phone 612-J Congratulations, Seniors TrLState Litho Art Studio Compliments of UNITED AUTO PARTS 310 North Centerville Street Phone 750 Congratulations And Best Wishes From Frisimger Drug Company Dependable Prescription Service Walgreen Agency 102 West Chicago Road Phone 706 Sturgis, Michigan WE ARE STRONG FOR STURGIS HIGH SCHOOL D. W. MARKET Phone 86 Opposite Post Office Congratulations To The Class Of 1945 CITY DAIRY Pasteurized Milk And Dairy Products OEISCH AUTO SALES DeSoto Plymouth 112 North Monroe Phone 93-J Congratulations To The Class Of 1945 Compliments Of MIDGE’S BEAUTY SHOP PARIS BAKERY THE TENNENT COMPANY Industrial Commercial Equipment — Supplies — Materials Sturgis, Michigan S. C. GRIFFETH Jeweler Compliments ELGIN WATCHES Of DIAMONDS 207 West Chicago Road Sturgis BARNA’S SHELL STATION Congratulations To The Class of 194 ?% ? RAY W. LONG GROCERY Compliments Of SigrisFs Furniture Company Quality Furniture “Your Home Is Your Castle” 213-215 West Chicago Road Eat At Compliments GIBSON’S DINER Of MILADY’S BEAUTY SHOP 305 West Chicago Road Compliments Of eone sluclio Sturgis, Michigan And Onr Sincere Thanks To The Class Of 1945 Who Chose Us To Make Their Graduation Portraits Compliments Compliments Of Of DR. L. B. PURDY Keeslar’s Gulf Service Hagerman Building 200 East Chicago Road CANDYLAND John Bonfiglio Compliments Home Made Candies And Ice Cream Of LIGHT LUNCHES CANDIES OF ALL KINDS Sturgis 50 To $1.00 Store West Chicago Road Stevens, Prop MASONIC BLOCK McNamara Motor Sales Oldsmobile G. M. C, SALES SERVICE Compliments Of KING’S GROCERY 500 West Congress Street Phone 286 Compliments Of Mac’s Furniture Store Compliments Of DR. KANE And DR. SHELDON Compliments Of McCaffery’s Beauty Shop 413 West Congress Street Phone 730J Compliments Of The Guy LeRoy Pattern Works Makers Of Wood And Metal Patterns Compliments Bulova and Elgin Watches Of Keepsake Diamonds NELSON’S LUNCH THOMAS JEWELER Strand Theater Building Compliments Of Graduates Shop —At— STURGIS MILK CO. Sturgis, Michigan J. C. PENNEY CO. Clothes For Young Men And Women TASTY PASTRIES Baked Goods Of Supreme Quality Bruno H. Otto, Owner Compliments Of Kolady’s News Agency DONALDSON PAINT And WALL PAPER CO. Compliments Of Specialists In Paints Wall Paper And Window Glass 111 North Nottawa Street Sutton Tool Company Congratulations To The Class of 194; A, H. Perfect Company, Inc. “Pure Foods Since 1896” STURGIS, MICHIGAN Everything For Your Car Compliments Of Sturgis Auto Supply Company A P Tea Company Quality Meats And Groceries Compliments Of AIR STEP SHOES Sheldon Tool And Die C. C. Sheldon WILLER’S Brown Bilt Shoe Store HOTEL ELLIOTT Best Food At Popular Prices 75 Modern Rooms A. W. Dekau Sons Congratulations From C. E. WALKER TAX OFFICE Phone 741 127% West Chicago Road Compliments Of THE STURGIS PRODUCTS CO. GIBSON GREENHOUSE EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS Elmer Falkenstein, Prop. Compliments Compliments Of Of Sturgis Office Supply P D Supply Company Compliments Compliments Of Of HUDSON PORTER Mast Upholstery Shop 121 South Fourth Street MEATS AND GROCERIES FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 105 East Chicago Road Phone 106 BEST OF LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1945 STURGIS AWNING GLASS CO. Congratulations And Best Of Luck Compliments To The Class Of 1945 Of SAUER HARDWARE Sturgis Grain Co. Compliments Recapping Vulcanizing New Tires Tubes Of CUPIN INN Smalley’s Tire Service Congratulations From Wade Electric Products Co. Manufacturers Of Electrical Automotive Products Compliments 7 ff .70 CLEANERS WM£) Of 111 North Street DR. C. G. MILLER E. I. Holmes, Real Estate For Better Plumbing ASK FOR MACK REAL ESTATE LOANS See 101 North Street Sturgis FRED W. HUBNER Phone 184 127 North Nottawa Street Compliments THE ELECTRIC LAUNDRY Of Phone 15 Colonial Beauty Shop “Individual Hair Styling” 103 East Chicago Road Phone 113 “A Wife Saver” The Electric Shop Webb’s Shell Station BOSTETTER NARBER Frigidaire, Frigidiare Electric Ranges 307 East Chicago Road And Washers Sturgis, Michigan Delco Air Conditioning Philco Radio Hoover Sweeper Phone 151-M Congratulations Radebaugh Shoe Hospital Class Of 1945 116 North Nottawa Street National Utilities Co. Gas Company Phone 478 “Expert Shoe Repairs” Congratulations To every member of the 1945 graduating class of Sturgis High School. In planning your career after graduation, don’t overlook the Paper Industry. Paper is truly the “Lifeblood of Civiliza¬ tion.” It was first made in 105 A. D. Now every American uses an average of 300 pounds a year in various forms. The Paper Industry—including both the manufacture of paper and its conversion into other products—offers unusual opportunities to the ambitious, aggressive, intelligent young man or woman. Harvey Paper Products PAPER CONVERTERS Sturgis — Michigan Compliments SCHMIDT’S KERN’S Of Groceries And Meats Kastle Kwik Serv 312 North Nottawa Street Phone 510 to the Class of 194 Kirseh Company World’s Largest Manufacturers Of DRAPERY HARDWARE And VENETIAN BLINDS TO YOU, GRADUATE OF 1945 Through the dark battle clouds of war come the first rays of sunshine — Peace — It is your inspiration, your hope, and guidance to go forth — to help make this world a better and happier place in which to live. CITIZENS STATE BANK You’ll Always Find The Newest Styles At Elaine’s Exclusive But Not Expensive Compliments Compliments Of Of BRITTON’S TEXACO Automobile Club Of Michigan SERVICE Paul P. Yoder, Mgr, Sturgis Division 408 East Chicago Road Phone 580 Phone 1 Sturgis, Michigan BERRIBGE SHEAR CO. “Manufacturers Of Quality Cutlery For Nearly Fifty Years” Wilson’s Family Shoe Store Home Of Red Goose Shoes H. E. SCATTERGOOD JEWELER Diamonds — Jewelry All Shoes Fitted By X-Ray Our Motto: “Honest Goods At Honest Prices” Compliments DIGGINS JEWELRY Of Kenneth W. Diggins Jeweler CROSSMAN’S NEWS STAND 106 East Chicago Street Registered “Keepsake” Diamonds Compliments MILLARD BURG 602 Market Street Of Phone 568M ASBURY’S GROCERY “SIGNS” Western Auto Associate Store Compliments Of “Everything For The Auto” Dr. Stanley F. Martin E. D. Cross, Prop. Optometrist Sturgis Building Phone 486 Congratulations And Best Wishes To The SENIOR CLASS From TAYLOR PRODUCE COMPANY Congratulations And Best Wishes To The SENIOR CLASS From Weather Seal Manufacturing Co. Congratulations To The Class of 1945 CHARLES A. MILLER CO. Manufacturers Of Plumbing Supplies Compliments Of HUDSON’S GROCERY “Groceries Meats” Phone 445 “We Deliver” Compliments Compliments Of Of HALF MOON CAFE Vogue Beauty Shop Mrs. Bell, Prop. Telegraph Florist Sturgis Phone 278 JACKMAN’S DEPENDABLE DRUGS 123 West Chicago Road Sturgis Phone 17-M Bandholtz Paint Shop Paints Varnishes Enamels Wall Paper Compliments Of HOLSINGER GARAGE Compliments CONGRATULATIONS To The Of Class Of 1945 Blue Gilhams, Inc. «s� THE TOGGERY BEST WISHES FROM WALL PACKING COMPANY Beef stud Pork Products STURGIS, MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS OF KANE MEMORIALS SERVING THE MONUMENT NEEDS OF THE COUNTY SINCE 1872 Compliments TRIBBETTS Of Ladies And Misses Ready To Wear GOSS STUDIO And Amateur Finishing Shoes COMPLIMENTS OF DR. W. G. SHAY Class Of 1945 “May You Credibly Pass The Tests Incident To Human Life” JOHN HESS Realtor - Insurance - Notary Compliments Of DR. NINA C. WILKERSON Compliments OF FORMED TUBES, INC. “THE STORE WITH NEW GOODS FIRST” BEADLE’S We Specialize In: Dry Goods Floor Coverings Curtains Ready To Wear Draperies 102-104 East Chicago Road Compliments H. A. MADDUX Of Sheet Metal Work V l Plumbing - Heating WATKINS DRUG STORE Sherwin-Williams Co. Prescription Pharmacist Paints Varnishes Compliments ART SIGN SHOP Of “Signs Of All Kinds” DR. E. E. WEAVER Osteopathic Physician 114V2 North Nottawa Street Phone 107 Sturgis, Michigan Fruits And Vegetables Groceries And Meats HERALD WALTERS NATIONAL FOOD STORE 100 West Chicago Road Insurance And Real Estate Compliments Congratulations To The Of Class Of 1945 WILSON’S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 644 In Ritzer Hotel ANTISEPTIC BARBER SHOP Winer and King Compliments D. M. FRANK AGENCY Of Real Estate And J. W. STURGIS SONS Groceries And Meats Phone 540 411 North Nottawa Street Insurance Masonic Block TED DOUGLAS “JUST GOOD CLOTHES” Stetson Hats, Interwoven Hosiery, Hart Shaffner Marx Clothes, Nunn-Bush Shoes Sturgis, Michigan Congratulations Compliments To The Of Class Of 1945 DAY’S TRANSFER, INC. AL ENICHEN Used Car Dealer With Compliments And Best Wishes For The Success Of The Graduating Class of 1945 Scov I Lt _ T RAD t MAlS-T- r c � jT ) Scovill Manufacturing Company Morency - Van Buren Division Sturgis, Michigan Compliments STURGIS SHOE SHOP Of Skates Sharpened All Quality Shoe Repairing- WHITE BUNGALOW West Chicago Road 106 South Nottawa Street Clarence R. Gerchow, Prop. FOGLESONG FUNERAL Congratulations HOME INC. Class Of 1945 “Known For Service” OTTO A. NIGGLI YOUR DEALER Established In 1913 234 West Chicago Street Compliments Of Compliments Of MAIN SHEELER Wood Products Co. Custom Work A Specialty 400 Magnolia Street Sturgis, Michigan Phene JUf J- Kirby Grocery And Market 304 St. Joseph Street Phone 43 Compliments Compliments Of Of DR. F. S. 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