Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

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“In Leading Roles” JOYCE CROSBIE — The big thing in Joyce’s life was sports. She never missed a game, was very active in G. A. A., and starred in girls’ intramurals. Loving to dance herself, Joyce was a more than willing and able helper on both Sophomore Prom and J-Hop committees. Joyce will always be remembered as a girl with a cheery smile and a willing hand. BETTY LUCELE EVERHART —While an artist at heart, Betty came to be known for her ability to help everyone. She played an important part in Girls’ Intra¬ murals and was Secretary- Treasurer of the Art Club. “Bet” was also a big help on the Tro¬ jan Staff as art editor and on the Sturgensian Staff as Assist¬ ant Art Editor. She loved her Science Club work and was a true friend to all. GEORGE FRANKLIN DEN- NISTON—George is a boy who usually wears a big grin. He is at his best in the chemistry lab, but also played good football for two years, and pitched baseball during his high school career. The trombone George played in the band reminded one of Sousa. He was active on the Trojan staff and Science Club, served on a J-Hop Committee, was Stage Manager of the Senior Play and made Quill and Scroll. ELIZABETH JEAN DERR — “Lizzy” was best known in the commercial department where she excelled in every phase of the work. Both artistically and musically inclined she served as vice-president of the Senior Art Club and on a J-Hop committee, while for relaxation she strums a mandolin. She was a quiet girl, but quite a girl. JAMES SEVER DOOLITTLE —Jim is “the man with a horn” around old S. H. S. Not only did he play the cornet, but he used his mind and captured a berth on the honor roll. Partici¬ pating in both Junior and Senior plays, and the operetta, Jim also found time to be Sturgensian literary editor, Assistant Trojan Editor, wrestler, debater, forensic contestant, and member of the Science club, Dramatics Club, and Quill and Scroll chapter. VIRGINIA MAE FERRELL— Virginia easily gained the title of the “female hunter of S.H.S.” The deer up north were yearly- honored by a visit from our “Ginny.” G. A. A. and girls’ intramurals found her in active participation, and her voice was a chorus asset. Both the Sopho¬ more Proms and J-Hop w r ere aided by her willing work. LOREN FOOTE—Loren always tended strictly to business. He never violated the institution’s law and made it plain he didn’t like to see others do it either. H is only weakness was a ten¬ dency ' to nose into a fiction book at -the library and, by so doing, neglecting a bit of school work. We’ll remember him as one of the fellows who tried to hold the class in line. BETTY FOX — Betty’s high school interests were centered about the commercial department and allied subjects, so we saw but little of her. We remember, however, he hard work on a J-Hop committee, and we know that with her perseverence she will go far. 15

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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

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“In Leading Roles” JAMES LLOYD FRAYS—This lad preferred an occupation to school. “(Jive me something to do. I’m no bookworm,” was his theme song. Jim was a diligent worker—at his studies in school and out of school at his work, but he had time for fun, too, as intramurals were his favorite extra curricular school activities, and he took part in more than one operetta and was a faithful DeMolay. KENT CURTIS FREELAND— Kent was a good artist who loved a laugh. He was on the Sophomore prom committee and did much to make that first class undertaking the success it was. This DeMolay served well as the Art Editor of the Sturgensian and designed the cover for our year book. He was president of the Science Club and a member of Quill and Scroll. With his keen sense of humor he will al¬ ways find a real zest in living. CARYL PAULINE FREEMAN —Caryl was probably one of the busiest persons in old S. H. S. She was the editor-in-chief of this year’s Trojan and Sturgen¬ sian. She was a “vocal cho-d athlete”, participating in all sorts of speeches and debates. We saw her as our freshman class Student Council represen¬ tative. Caryl was in Junior and Senior plays, and first on the honor roll. EARL FROHRIEP—Earl was one of those few persons who had the golden gift of sicence. He also knew when not to be quiet. He actively participated in the operettas, chorus, and in¬ tramurals. His Senior year was devoted to his work on the Trojan staff and Sturgensian Sales Staff. He was a good fellow to know. GLORIA ANN FUNK—Gloria is that ever active Senior girl who had her hands in about everything there was to do. She played in the band, sang in the chorus, was a star athlete, was active in G. A. A. and girls’ intramurals. She was a Sopho¬ more class officer, too, but her biggest jobs were keeping Service Men’s files for the Trojan and doing the Senior write-ups for the “Sturgensian.” With all of this she still found time to earn the rank of class salutatarian. PAUL GAIL GAUSS—Paul is a quiet sort of fellow, around us at least, and one who likes to know what makes things tick and why. He came here from Plymouth High in his Junior year and promptly entered wholeheartedly in our intramural program. His interest in chem¬ istry is something bordering on the fantastic, and when he starts mixing something new—LOOK OUT! GERALDINE GLASGOW GOSS—“Getting her man early in life” was what “Gerry” accomplished, for she was mar¬ ried during her Junior year. She was a whizz in her com¬ mercial courses, topping most of her classmates. Although her time and loyalties were divided between a career and fun, all of us knew her as an all ’round fine girl and one w ' e’ll remember for a long time. WILLOWDEAN HEARLD — Willowdean knows her “records” and her dancing. She helped out on both the J-FIop and Sophomore Prom committees. Quite domestically inclined, too, she was an active member in the new F. H. A. Chapter, while an athletic streak was satisfied by bowling and basketball, her favorite G. A. A. sports. 16