Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

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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

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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 ” ETHEL R, one who bered v- SQorts.llo natural is Me of I Ethe laljed hi C bat a thWer Wr, fh w Student and unior of the joined the StViriensiai SalKg staff and helped tT) bring home the bacon. MARGRET SEAFERT—Mar- gret is a cute blond who has plenty of charm. She helped on the Sophomore Prom and J-Hop committees. She was a member of the Library Club in her Jun¬ ior year and F. H. A. in her Senior year. Her ever-present smile will help her to win her wav in the world. SHIRLEY KAY SEGER—Kay was always full of vim, vigor, and vitality whether she was making those “swish” baskets on the girls’ basketball team, or taking a lead in the operetta. She liked school activities as well as outside ones. She was an active member of the G. A. A., the Science Club, and Chorus, and was one of the main “spark plugs” in making our J-Hop the success it was. KATHLEEN ELAINE SHAY- “Kathy” has been very active in her four years in high school. She was a sophomore class offi¬ cer, and was a member of both the band and chorus. She took an active part in the G. A. A. and girls’ intramurals, and Sci¬ ence Club. She was secretary of the Quill and Scroll, and earned a place on the honor roll. She appeared in the operetta and the Junior Play. Turning jour¬ nalist in her Senior year she was Business Manager of the Trojan and assistant editor for the Stur- gensian. LYLE LESLIE SLAGG — “Slug’s” ever present sense of humor will be missed around the old brain factory, for he was one who raised our dampened spirits. He was also quite an athlete participating in football and baseball as well as intra¬ murals. We saw T him in the Junior Play and Varsity Club where he contributed his bit. He intends to be an engineer, and he will no doubt be a good one. PRISCILLA SMITH—Priscilla is Dearborn’s contribution to Sturgis High. She adjusted herself quickly to the ways of us “southerns” and fell into line by- joining the G. A. A. Girls’ Intramurals was the natural following step, and we found out that she was a wicked opponent. She does not voice a life’s ambi¬ tion but you can bet that her determination will carry her a long way. PATRICIA E. STORMS SNOW —“Pat” is another one of our girls who “got her man” early in life. As president of the Junior Class she led us through the football and basketball seasons selling hot dogs, candy, and the like. When J-Hop time came around she seemed to be every¬ where at once and was large.] - responsible for its success. WESLEY STETSON—“Wes” is the big, easy going fellow that you could spot a mile. “Stet” was a good athlete, participating in our football, wrestling, and baseball programs. In the band he wore the orange and black like a true Trojan and played the baritone with fervor. He also lent a helping hand on the J-Hop. 21