Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

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“In Leading Roles’’ JOSEPHINE H. HENDERSON —For pep and fight, no one could surpass “Jo”. She played important parts in the Junior and Senior Plays, and the 1946 operetta. Jo’s interests were many, including active G. A. A. and Quill and Scroll member¬ ship, girls intramurals and bowl¬ ing, cheerleading, band, being a class officer, and appearing on the honor roll. She was exchange editor for the Trojan, and kept the financial records for our year book, too. JUNE IRE IE HE PNE J une is that. dependable country girl who enjoyed school a ricl put herself wholehe.ar e dly into ev¬ erything she ciisk ,Being athletic ' by nature June.,was an active participant in Girls’ IntrtTmtffals and G. A- A. After driving her “lizzy” in jf otn the country every morning, ' she tackled the school’s toughest, subjects, writ¬ ing and working as assistant business manager on the Trojan and as sales girl for the Stur- gensian for which she was re¬ warded by a Quill and Scroll membership. JOHN SIEGEL HINES—John¬ ny’s clear tenor voice won him leading roles in three operettas and the Senior play. On the other hand his natural sports ability took him out for football, baseball, and intramurals, and won him a berth in the Varsity- Club. Displaying still another side, he was a Science Club and Quill and Scroll member, Trojan literary editor, and Sturgensian JACK STEARNS HOLT—Food and fun came easy to Jack. He played on boys’ intramurals his Sophomore year and was also a tremendous help on a J-Hop committee. Most of us are familiar with this speed demon, tearing along the roads at a ter¬ rific rate, but in his “36” Chevy, Jack was able to drive safely anyw 7 here at any speed. There must be real sporting blood in him. CHARLES MORLAN JELLI- SON—Mort is a drummer boy, either bass or snare, he plays both equally well, even getting in an occasional clash at the cym¬ bals. Besides greatly aiding S. H. S.’ band for four years, he work¬ ed long and hard on the J-Hop to make it the success it was. Morlan is the fellow 7 to which to go if you want help ERMA JEAN JOHNSTON — Erma Jean, an attractive mem¬ ber of the class, fared well, humorously doing her work without thought of starring in anything. She likes chorus and sang in the operetta but preferr¬ ed singing for joy instead of prestige. All of us are apprecia¬ tive of her accomplishments on the Sophomore Prom and J-Hop Committees. BETTY JEAN JOURDAN — The man who ultimately gets Betty 7 for his homemaker is, you may be sure, going to be lucky. She has a knack for cooking that makes her dinners fit for a king. Betty has been active in G. A. A., is athletically- superb, and helped out immensely on the J-Hop. Did you ever taste her luscious banana splits at Jack- mans? WILLIAM F. KASDORF — Making efficient tackles on the gridiron, crushing bones on the wrestling mat, and hurling a fast one from the pitcher’s box on the diamond, was what made Bill that boy who never failed to attract a passing eye. We knew him as the tall, silent blond fellow who worked hard at whatever he did. If you ever need a real friend you can rely on Bill. 17

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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

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“In Leading Roles” RICHARD F. KIRBY — Dick was the “skin man” in the dance hand, and more than one “stude” has swrnng to his smooth rhythm. Though predominantly a band man, he was an athlete of no mean ability on the basketball floor and in intramurals. Dick and his drums were much in demand by the local music yokels. With his likeable nature, this DeMolay should go far in the music world. MARIAN LONG — “On the beam” really describes our gold¬ en haired Marian. Singing in the chorus and operettas and helping to make cafeteria food, showed us Marian’s stuff. She took an active part in the G. A. A., Girls’ Intramurals, and F. H. A. and served most ably on our J-Hop committee. A real girl was Marian. MARY JANE LOOMIS—‘ ' Hey Tom! How do you do that chemistry prob?” When you heard a sw r eet feminine voice ask something like this you would bet it’s Mary Jane. We saw this popular band member leading in the Junior and Senior Plays and skipping hither and yon doing something almost constantly. If she had any spare time the G. A. A. or the F. H. A. took care of it. WILLIAM LUKOMSKI — Bill came to us from Bel 1 ville, Mich¬ igan in the fall of ’45 and has been seen around considerably ever since. On inquiry he in¬ formed us that he has played much baseball and has a flair for dramatics. This lad likes schoo ' , but he likes the city’s recreation¬ al institutions better. Although quietly absorbed in these outer activities, Bill seriously believes school is necessary and can be interesting. HELEN LYTLE—“Meek, but mighty”—that spells Helen. Band and orchestra proved her musical ability with the clarinet. G. A. A. and Girls’ Intramurals show¬ ed her enthusiasm for most sports. Helen served very cap¬ ably on the J-Hop and Junior Play committees. DONALD B. MARBAUGII — “Don” came to us this year from Decatur High. Since he has been here, however, he has been a true supporter of our school. Intramurals constituted his extra activities but that doesn’t mean he didn’t do a few things around the old school. He had as much difficulty figuring Mr. Peck out as anyone, but, like the rest of us, he lived through it. AUDREY MAXWELL—Aud¬ rey is our little home-maker from the country. She was in the G. A. A. one year while in high school and played girls’ intra¬ murals for a year or two. Audrey was in both the Junior and Sen¬ ior Plays, where she held down key roles. This girl has her future plans all set, and they revolve around her “third finger left hand.” MARY MARGARET Mc- CORD—Mary Margaret is proof that “Not all good things come in small packages.” The G. A. A. and girls’ intramurals were her outside interests and she was an officer of the art club her third year in high school. She was on a J-Hop committee and Junior Play committee and serv¬ ed on the Sales Staff of our Annual. Her four years in S. II. S. were full to the brim with fun and honest endeavor. 18