Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

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“In Leading Roles” BEVERLY ALBERTA AILES —Beverly came to us from Centerville High in her Sopho¬ more year, and readily adjusted herself to Sturgis school life. She helped out in the chorus her first year with us, and also participated in the operetta in that year. The J-Hop, too, was made better by her helping hand. We’ll always remember Beverly for her good-naturedness. LYLE ASBURY—“Azzie” is a big fellow, and at times we wonder how he managed to do all the things he did. Arriving a little late in his Freshman year, he finished out the football season and made his weight felt in that sport throughout his high school career. Winters he dis¬ played prowess in wrestling and intramurals. He assisted with the J-Hop and was always willing to lend a helping hand. BENJAMIN ALBERT BENE¬ DICT—The best way to describe Ben is “He knows what he knows when he knows it.’’ He was a walking encyclopedia for many of his classmates and really shone in forensics and debating. Ben wouldn’t be the man to meet on a dark night, for he possesses an exceptional wrestling ability. The 1944-45 Trojan Staff had him as its business manager, and in the 1946 Sturgensian he served as assistant sports editor. sketball ski d in chorui be a great help. She was also member in good standing of ; F. H. A. EUGENE IRVIN BARNES — Eugene might be called the “William Tell of S. H. S.”, for he is an outstanding archer. His yearly pilgrimages to the north woods are made for the express purpose of pitting his skill against deer with his self-made bow. He is always out for a good time, and usually finds one somewhere. “Irvie’s” aspiration is to be a conservation officer, and in this field he should be outstanding. BILLIE YVONNE BECK¬ WITH — Although small in stature, Billie’s heart is large. Always eager to do her part, she served her class veil by digging into school activities, such as the J-Hop and Sopho¬ more Prom Committees where she was very active. While not a conventional singer, all local swing music fans were familiar with her solos, and her latest dance routines. ALVIN WAYNE BERGER — Wayne was always pretty busy playing football, basketball, base¬ ball, and just sort of resting. The new Varsity Club began under Wayne’s leadership; he helped with boys’ intramurals, and was a member of the Commercial Club and Quill and Scroll. Wayne was also on the Trojan Staff where he served as an able sports editor. No matter how you look at it, Wayne was an “all round fellow. DORIS JEAN BLACKNEY — Small of stature but big in popularity describes Doris to a “T”. Though she had many out¬ side interests, there were things around school, ma inly the G. A. A. and band, that intrigued her. She is not a career woman in the sense of an outside job, but we believe Doris might be class¬ ed as the future model wife. 13

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) I “In Leading Roles” THOMAS JOHN LINDER— Football, basketball, and baseball vied for top honors on Tom’s list of extra curricular activities. He also studied and appeared on the honor roll. This clean-cut Senior was the class president in our last and most crucial year of school. He played in our band and could really “beat it out” on the piano in the school dance band. Tom is a swell fellow to have present at any time. ROGER ALMON WELLS — Roger was one of those persons who was always right there when he was needed. A popular hand member, he participated in all musical activities including the operettas. He was vice- president of both the Senior and Junior class, which fact speaks well for him. The Sturgensian Sales Staff, Junior Play, intra¬ murals, and baseball comprised the bulk of school activities for this leader of the DeMolay. CLYDE DEVERE BELL—Clyde is one of the finest athletes that ever attended our high school. His spectacular abilities won him a position on the all-confer¬ ence football squad. He also played forward on the basketball squad for two years. He was elected secretary of the Senior Class and was a very popular member of the Varsity Club. His quick wit won him a spot in the hearts of all his class-mates. MORTIMER EUGENE WRIGHT—“Mort” is one of those natural athletes, but he didn’t get to show his “stuff” until his Senior year. He was halfback on the football squad and guard on the court team. As our class treasurer, he did a superb job with our finances. At the Varsity Club initiation, he proved his willingness and abil¬ ity to get along with his fellow men. We hear that Michigan State comes next for this popular young man. JAMES PHILLIP McKEAN— “Phil” came to us from Muske¬ gon Heights and he wouldn’t let us forget it. He immediately went out for football and basketball and became a very successful and valuable player, earning himself a berth in the Varsity Club. In the Junior play, as George McIntyre, Phil displayed an unusual flair for acting. He served on the Student Council for two years and gained a reputation as a true companion and friend. CLEON MAYNARD NELSON -fee there any game from pool to football, philosophical bull session, or a plan for beating the system, “Bud” was always ready to take part. His ever¬ present grin won him the position of Student Union Representative and the chairmanship of a J-Hop committee. He starred in all school activities and we soon learned that “Bud” was a good man to have around if we wanted something done. 12

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“In Leading Roles” LOIS LOU BLOOD—Lois got fun out of everything she did. She played in the band four years and took an active part in girls’ intramurals, as well as being a member of the G. A. A. She worked for her class selling Sturgensian adds and served in both our J-Hop and Sophomore Prom committees. We who knew Lois were always sure of her sincerity and ready smile, which won her a host of friends among her classmates. LORAN PAUL BONNEWELL —“Sharkie” is one of those people who just have a knack at certain skills. A virtual typing whiz, he helped quite a few of us when we needed something typed in a hurry. Typing, however, is not the source of that nickname. It was bestowed upon him by his classmates because he made so many “impossible” shots when meeting them in friendly games of “this and that.” LOIS ANN BORGERT—Lois was that farm girl from Burr Oak way, who drove her tin lizzy in every morning, rain or shine. Her interests were wide, and she was no mean champ in girls’ physical education class. The F. H. A. enjoyed her as an active member of the organiza¬ tion. ROGER CRIS BORGERT — Rog” is the stocky Senior man who sparked our football team to the grand season it enjoyed. Football was his meat, but he did more than the average in basketball and baseball, too. He enjoyed playing his bass horn in the band, but was always so active in other things that he rarely made a public appearance with it. He was also one of the nine charter members in the .Varsity Club. DONALD DUANE BUNNELL —We always felt Don lived life with a weather eye cocked for fun. He tackled every sport and learned all the tricks. Don had a way of looking so sheepish when he was proved wrong that we couldn’t help but like the fellow. He is the type of boy who would give his all to help someone if he liked him. NANCY LOU BURDNO — “Nan” was one of the busiest Seniors in old S. H. S., outside class as well as in. She was ac¬ tive in the G. A. A., and if anyone ever wanted any thing done, he could count on Nan. She was always the “life of any party,” and was Chairman of the J-Hop Committee which was largely responsible for the unique decorations last year. LAWRENCE ROBERT COL¬ LINS—“Corky” was that man who could always find something to argue about regardless of what was being discussed. He played a French horn for four years in the band. Though not primarily an athlete, he took part in the intramural program and played football and baseball. This active DeMolay’s philos¬ ophy of life seem to be, “If there’s work to be done, let’s get it done, and if there is fun to be had, let’s have it, QUICK!” PHYLLIS ANN COOMBS— “One swell gal” is “Phil”. She was one who gave a helping hand in the cafeteria and on the side pepped us up with her cheer leading. Working on the J-Hop and Soph. Prom Commit¬ tees and taking an active part in the G. A. A. program made all Phyllis’ school days very busy ones indeed. 14