Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

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“In Leading Roles’’ CAROLYN MEAD—Most of us knew Carolyn in connection with the library and Library Club. Bustling around school after delinquents, students with overdue books, she always knew just what to do. Not only was she top student librarian and a first-rate typist, but her knowl¬ edge of commercial mechanics stood her in good stead and influenced her to join the Commercial Club. ROBERT WYATT MICK, JR. —Wyatt is that likeable Senior lad who always was ready to add his bit to any discussion. He was on the honor roll, the photography editor for the Stur- gensian, social editor on the Tro¬ jan staff, presiding officer of the Dramatic Club. Wyatt was ac¬ tive on various committees. He was in the Senior Play, operetta, and was affiliated with debate and public speaking. HARVEY ALFRED MILLER— “Al”, we found, was a rare com¬ bination of wisdom and wit. He was active in intramurals, play¬ ed guard on the football team, and was a member of the Var¬ sity Club, Dramatics Club, Science Club, and Commercial Club. He moved to Rochester in his Sophomore year, but returned to us in 19+4. He served the Sturgensian Staff most ably with his photography skills and literary flair. He made the honor roll and was in the Senior play. MILDRED MISHLER — This quiet studious Senior likes her music. She was a member of the chorus and has been in the operettas. On the social side of school life we found her working hard on both J-Hop and Sopho¬ more Prom Committees. She also helped whip up those luscious noon meals in the cafe¬ teria. HUBERT L. MORRISSON — “Chub” will be remembered for his ability and three years’ ser¬ vice as center on our varsity football team, but he also played baseball, basketball, and took part in intramurals. He was a Hi-Y member and an officer in the Varsity Club. We found him in the Junior Play and in the operettas. His bright, ever ready smile proved that a sense of humor can stand a man in good stead. LAWRENCE BRUCE NICK- ELL—Bruce was the Senior Class’ “hot pilot.” No novice in the flying game, his interest in airplanes made all other inter¬ ests secondary. He played in intramurals and lent his whole¬ hearted support to any class ac¬ tivity. Our loss will be the gain of the aircraft industry when Plank” gets his aircraft mech¬ anic’s license. JAMES PATRICK O’CON¬ NELL—Jim always had a bit of Irish wit ready on his tongue, and was continually provoking his friends to hilarity. Whether on the wrestling mat or in the classroom, especially math, Jim could hold his own. True to Irish tradition, he speculates be¬ coming a cop as his life work. ROBERT E. PARKER—Bob was one of the athletes in our old Alma Mater.” His rather small stature kept him from starring, but you could always bet that he was in there pitching when he had the chance. He played a mean trombone in the Band, and as a member of the Varsity Club w r ore his awards with rightful pride. The F. F. A. took up much of his time and he took his share of prizes. 19

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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

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“In Leading Roles’’ DONNA JEAN PRESTIDGE —Donna was our super bond salesman! She led the school’s bond sales in her Junior year, and also served on a J-Hop committee. Always “on the go”, Donna had a friendly smile for all. The F. H. A. took up a lot of her spare time and is prepar¬ ing her for the home over which she is soon to preside. DELBERT RANDALL—Delbert put in his first S. H. S. appear¬ ance last fall when he arrived from Flint. Promptly joining the band, he soon made his pres¬ ence felt in a pleasant way. Having earned the necessary credits, he left us at the end of the first semester to star in the play of life. VICTOR E. REPKE—“Vic” is that red-headed fellow you saw in there battling on the football field. Wrestling, baseball, and intramurals were his other sports activities, and to top it off he was in the Varsity Club. His ability on the bass horn gained him state-wide recognition. “Vic” had a part in the Junior play and was a member of the Com¬ mercial Club. WILLIAM LEWIS RICE — “Louie” liked shop and math, but we probably remember him best as the quiet, dark haired boy who was as apt at participating in intramurals as he was in turning out cabinets in shop or solving “Einstein size” problems in Mr. Snow’s trig and algebra classes. He left early to see the world in the Navy. ALBERTA RITTER—Alberta holds down the role of a com¬ petent future homemaker. She is an active F. H. A. njember and really gave her all to make the J‘-Hop the grand success it was. She will go on from dear old S. H. S. to make herself known in friendly domestic circles. ‘ LEONARD EUGENE RUDIE Although Michigan is “all right” Leonard still sticks up for his’ home state of Wisconsin. This might be because he always got out of his exams there or maybe it’s just because its’ “home, sweet home” to him. Leonard wasn’t with us very long, but many of us found out that he was a swell person. From a dairy state he came and back to a dairy state he went to make dairying his career. JEAN LOUISE SANDBERG— “Sally” was that popular gal who played an oboe in our band for four years. She led both the G. A. A. and the Commercial Club in her Senior year and was a class officer in her Sophomore and Junior years. She appeared in the Junior and Senior plays, the operettas, and on the honor roll and Sturgensian Staff. She also was chosen to represent S. H. S. at the state D. A. R. con¬ vention. PATRICIA ELLEN SCHIPPER —Pat was that good natured girl with a smile, whom you remember as having had parts in all the operettas and class plays. She was active in the G. A. A., F. H. A., and girls intramurals. In her Senior year she helped keep the service files for the Trojan and was a valu¬ able addition to the Sturgensian Sales Staff. 20