Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1947 volume:

■ ■ GC 977.402 ST9HS, 1947 ■ y ' ; s ' . . • — ' V. jv • ‘ • . . - v a m B - . ‘ - 1 I . [ ■ . ‘ ■ • H � | The PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF STURGIS HIGH SCHOOL STURGIS, MICHIGAN The Ship’s THE BUSINESS STAFF Seated—Rosemary Stapleton; Pat Hunter; Andrews; Phil Lint. Standing—Doris Shook; Alice Bothamley; Marilyn Wenzel. The best efforts of these capable “tars” made pos sible for us this very pleasant voyage on the S. S. STURGENSIAN. Their sales talks were most convincing and they set for us an all time record by sell ng almost business manager, Torn Stevenson; Vernon Joan Maystead; Jim Reid; John Richards; $1000 worth of advertising. Without the gracious response of the merchants in our home port, this 1947 cruise could not have been taken. Come on mates, let’s take our hats off to them and to our business staff. For it was their “Sales which set the Sails for us ” THE TUGBOATS Every ship needs assistance in getting in and out of port. Our sponsors were the ever ready tug¬ boats, by whose helpful guidance the S. S. STURGENSIAN was started out on its long voyage and their assistance is worthy of more praise than we can give them. I Crew STURGENSIAN STAFF Seated—Typist, Doris Wood; Literary Editor, Robert Wagner; Editor-in-Chief, Phyllis Loetz; Assistant Art Editor, Jean Kemble; Assistant Editor, Bertie Lou Jordan; Senior write¬ ups, Betty Huston; Photography Editor, Peggy Hansen. Standing—Business Manager, Tom Stevenson; Joke Editor, Mike Dillivan; Sports Editor, Bob Fennell; Assistant Photography Editor, Jean Tober; Sports Editor, Jim Benedict; Typist, Dorothy Bohyer; Art Editor, Phyllis Purdy. It was hard work to launch the S. S. STURGENSIAN but we, the crew, enjoyed every minute of it. Into the frame work of this sturdy ship has been recorded a reflection of you and your school. The long hours of hard work we spent, with their many headaches, searching for just the right picture and the best words was all done with the knowledge and hope that our efforts, though not perfect by any means, would be appreciated . . . Enjoy this book, have your friends autograph it, laugh twenty years from now at what we wore and sang and said—for that is the fun of looking back . . . May it help you also to recapture some of the dreams, the ideals you indulged in while here, and may you realize which of those ideals were true, right, and worth while. This is your book—it is the dreams, thoughts, and memories which come to you each time you open it that w T ill make this annual complete since we could only hope to give you in part a record of one of the most eventful years in your life. We’ve tried to make this, our annual, one of the best ever launched by the TROJAN STEAM SHIP LINES. We hope you will like it. 3 COME SAIL WITH US ENJOY THE PLEASANT FROM OUR FOUR HAPPY YEARS INSPECT THE SHIP- FROM THE va 2D THE SPORTS DECK It AND THE BRIDGE THE PASSENGER DECK r THROUGH STURGIS HIGH THINGS VE REMEflBER HERE. JOIN US AS V E BRIDGE TO THE PASSENGER DECK, THE SHIP’S BALLROOM , THE SPORTS DECK THE SHIP’S BALLROOM HfaMe ajj Cariteat HTke (finidlge ADMINISTRATION OFFICES STATEROOMS (PaMeriaen. Deek DECK A DECK B DECK C DECK D STEERAGE SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN JUNIOR HIGH Deck Sjpon,t ACTIVITIES Skip ' 4 (fiaffn-oana ATHLETICS The Home Port Dedication Mr. P. S. Wheat In deep appreciation of his loyalty, friendliness, and service in his sixteen years as music director in the STURGIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, we the senior class of 1947 gratefully dedicate this annual to Mr. P. S. Wheat. Mr. Wheat is regarded as one of Michigan’s leading high school band masters and has brought to our school state-wide recognition in the music field. We are proud of him. 8 Executives of Trojan Steamship Line SCHOOL BOARD Dr. Purdy, President Paul Yoder, Secretary Joseph Linder, Trustee Ross Scheetz, Trustee Luther Graves. Trustee Milton Seger. Trustee Howard Hamilton. Trustee Chosen by the worthy citizens of Sturgis this group of executives represent the power behind the wheel which has steered cur ship’s course and made our voyage possible. One of the traditions of our school is the yearly banquet at which our school board members doff the masks of their dignity, which they at all times assume by the very nature of their positions, and enjoy an evening of good natured fun in an atmosphere of friendship and hospitality. This group is very noticeably at ease and in good spirits as they gather around the captain’s table in the ship’s dining room. L 10 The Skippers And now in looking in at the Bridge, we meet the Skippers of our Good Ship. The friendliness and coop¬ eration of these two men has made them admired and re¬ spected by everyone who comes in contact with them. WE SALUTE YOU—MR Their interest is in the welfare of each of their passen¬ gers and it is with sympathy and understanding that they have expertly charted our course through calm and stormy seas. WINGER—MR. PERRY OFFICE WORKERS These very able seamen are the most important factors in keeping our ship in smooth running order. Mrs. Freeland is known to every passenger aboard ship —for she keeps each and every one of us on the straight road as far as tardiness and absences are concerned. While not as well known perhaps to the student pas¬ sengers Miss Bensing plays the important part of keeping the school’s finances in ship-shape order, and is a very efficient helper to Skipper Winger. Miss Bensing Mrs. Freeland 11 Glimses Into the State Rooms Frances Aungst Physical Education John Borgerding Manilal Training Helen Brokaw Junior Math. Ruth Brown Librarian To Meet the Captains Marie Butler Art Wayne Carpenter Mechanical Drawing And Recapture in Memory Jacob Dewitt Science Robert Finlay Junior History and Coaching Boys, you know that FI2S04+H20 = H2S2 07” Nora Hagen English “We delve into the realms of the past” Wallace Maner History Paul Miller Science, Math and Coaching Some of Those Happy Days Robert Miller Director of Athletics and Math Ann Partridge Junior English “Now, Miss Burroughs, do you really mean that?” Martin Peck Social Science “I’ll give it just one more stir,” said Pat M. Doris Pettyjohn Home Emonomics Alice Pugh Journalism and English Which We Spent Vera Rector Commercial Mary G. Seitz Math William Smith English and Speech Robert Snow Advanced Math On The Good Ship Kenneth Squires Coordinator Garrett Veld Physical Education and Coach “Here’s where I’m going some day” Phineas Wheat Music Jessie Wakeman Geography “Tableannos espanol enaqui” So they say” Ruth Watson Latin and Spanish The S. S. Sturgensian Hello—“Es.” Squires speaking! Mrs. Brown “These are overnight books” Mad Chemists “Odors made to to order” 4th hour English under Miss Hagen’s spell The Ship’s Doctor Dr. Sober At Work On Jimmie Parker On every fully manned ship there should be a Doctor. Our good ship the S. S. STURGENSIAN has on board Dr. E. B. Sober who has served admirably as the ship’s dentist. The Bureau of Public Health Dentistry of Mich¬ igan’s Department of health is undertaking the task of gathering adequate information on the den¬ tal needs of Michigan children. Sturgis was one of the five communities chosen in Michigan from which to gather this data. In the spring of 1945 a well-equipped clinic was established in the public schools of Sturgis. Dr. E. B. Sober is the dentist in charge of this clinic. He has one dental assistant who keeps the records. A complete and modern dental office was set up in the school building with everything arranged especially for children from the pictures on the walls to the seven dwarfs on the screen which separates the laboratory from the office. Initial care is limited to pre-school, kindergarten, first and second grade children. Once a child has had all his accumulated needs cared for- com¬ plete maintenance is provided thrfough the ele¬ mentary grades. To date approximately 400 chil¬ dren have been completely cared for and are now coming back for periodic examination and main¬ tenance which includes straightening teeth as well as filling them. Sturgis is proud to have been chosen as one of the centers in which to carry on this very worth¬ while project. 19 In Memoriam Mr. C. E. Brown The students of Sturgis High School deeply feel the loss their school has suffered by the death last July of Mr. C. E. Brown Mr. Brown was a member of the Sturgis High School faculty for twelve years and held a warm place in the heart of his fellow teachers and students. His life may well be symbolized in the words: “H ere below he walked the common road And lifted many a load, lightened the task Brightened the day for others toiling on a weary way. He glorified he service of each hour And lived the truth, so far as he could see Had faith in God, himself and fellow men And lived a life indeed.” 20 Deck A The Seniors Officers of The Class of 1947 Phyllis Krock —“I go where the gang goes.” Marilyn Beigh —“ There’s a little hit of bad in every good little girl.” Jean Tober —“The strongest minds are often those Of which the noisy world ne’er knows.” Joy Reeg —“Toast of the Navy.” Jean Kemble —“Her voice is a celestial melody.” Robert Fennel —“No sinner, no saint perhaps, But, well, the very best of chaps.” 22 Our Voyage Is Ended Vernon Andrews —“It isn’t the work that worries me, it’s the women.” Marian Barnes —“Sometimes I just sit and think, and sometimes 1 just sit.” Joan Bean — “There’s a lot of fun in the world if one knows where to find it.” James Benedict — “E’en though vanquished he could argue still.” Betty Blodgett —“Has she not all the qualities that merit popularity?” Howard Blue —“I can sleep anywhere—even English class.” Richard Bogen— “The man behind the plow.” Dorothy Bohyer— “Nothing there is that bothers me.” Alice Bothamley— “A maiden modest but self- possessed.” Phyllis Brand— “An all-weather friend.” Jeanne Burrows —“The eyes have it.” Phyllis Clemens — “It’s a woman’s right to change her mind.” Frances Derr— “Easy on the eyes. Howard DeWitt— “Fleet-footed as Mercury himself.” Mike Dii.livan— “Hang sorrow, let’s be merry.” 23 We’ve Safely Reached Port Roberta Donelson — “Never do today what you can put off ’till tomorrow.” Wayne Eberhard — “Still waters run deep.” Donald Emerson — Eyes to the sky.” Norma Englarth —”IIer fingers know all the keys of a typewriter.” Francis Finnerman —“Out of my way, for I’m the backbone of the nation.” Jack Finnerman — “The sweetest hours I ever spent, I spent among the lassies.” Richard Franks —“Who said hurryf slowly, it goes better.” Live Bill Freeland — “He’s witty, clever, very frank, And apt to play on you a prank.” Robert Gable — “I love its giddy jingle, I love its fluid flow, I love to wind my mouth up, And 1 love to hear it go.” Robert Gallup —“Every man has his hobby but mine isn’t girls.” Alice Glasgow —“Pencil poised for dictation.” Marjorie Goodwin —“Tuneful on the blacks and white.” Jack Grim — “Once as quiet as could be, Now a ladies’ man is he.” Jenice Hagen — “Dominantly domestic.” Peggy Hansen — “There’s more than meets the eye.” . 24 Together We ' re Leaving the Sheltered Bay Jack Harker— “Nothing is wrong with the mind of the man who minds his own business.” Robert Holliday —“Little man—what next?” Phyllis Heitger —“A merry lassie with jet black hair and sparkling brown eyes.” Robert Holton —“I never let my studies inter¬ fere with my education.” Lyle Hopkins — Head in the clouds.” John Houck —“And why should life all labor be?” Joyce Howk —“Her smiles are punctuated with dimples.” Patt Hunter— “A great many strings to her bow.” Betty Huston— “Bright? Why even Mars is a candle.” Marjorie Jones —“Let the world go by — I’ll watch it.” Bertee Lou Jordan —“A whirl of activity.” Robert King — “Quiet, but he makes the corn grow.” Caryl Kirsch —“Is happiest on the dance floor cuttin’ a rug.” William Krontz— “Sometimes wonder if I’m really appreciated.” Richard Lambourne —“I could be better if 1 would, But it’s awfully lonesome being good.” 25 Where the Skies and Seas were Blue Margaret Larce —“As handy with a paint brush as she is with a lipstick.” Phyllis Lawniczak — “Neat, sweet, petite.” Maralyn Lincoln —“Handy with a spoon and mixing bowl.” Pha Lint —“A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men.” Phyllis Loetz— “Calm and unrufiled as the seven seas.” Marvin Lukomski— “He wears his clothes with an air.” Herbert Magnus —“His idea of a perfect day, less work and more play.” Joan Maystead —“She toiled until her tasks were done.” Warren Maxwell —“Let us seek bread with the plow.” Joyce McCaffery —“With sunny hair and sunny smile, She makes the day worth while.” Patsy McLauchlin— “Work fascinates me — I could sit and watch it all day.” Robert Mecklenburg —“Not too serious, not too (jay, But a real good fellow in every way.” Joan Messner — “Worry and have never met.” Jean Mingus —“Dynamic sportswoman.” Marilyn Mitchell — “Sparkling wit and personality.” 26 Fierce Gales May have Shaken our Calm Georgiana Morgan— “Good things come in small packages.” Cleon Notestine — ‘‘Bullet passer on the gridiron.” Rosemary Notestine — “Doesn’t try to estimate what there is in a quiet person.” Donna Ostrander— “Six years tootin ' on the ‘licorice stick’!” Bill Panneli. —“Athletics is his fortification.” Jane Patterson —“She has style all the while.” Martha Pierson— “Gentle manner and shy Smile.” Robert Pinney — “I’m not lazy folks! I’m just in love with sleep.” Phyllis Purdy— “It’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice.” James Quirin —“All things come to him who waits—even graduation.” Eunice Randall —“Build me a nest somewhere in the IVest And let the rest of the world go by.” Richard Raynor —“Laugh and the word laughs with you.” James Reid— “Can I help it if I’m handsome f ” John Richards —“Picture clicker.” Doris Ritter —“Openly quiet, but they often fool us.” 27 But now the Anchor is Lowered And the Sails are Down Rita Sanders —“My kingdom for a horse.” Douglas Shields —“Contentment personified.” Doris Shook —“Behind that quiet look there is a quick and ready spirit.” Jack Short —“Oh this learning, what a thing it is.” Ralph Sigrist —“I like the company of ladies, There ' s nothing like it, except more.” Margaret Sites —“If silence were golden I ' d be a millionaire.” Harold Smith —“There may have been greater men than I, but I doubt it.” Lee Smith —“Sugar and spice, and everything nice.” Erma Snook —“To grow or not to grow, thai is the question.” Ethel Snook —“Her heart isn’t in her work, it’s elsewhere.” Patricia Spaulding —“Packed with potency.” Ray Spencer —“Always be happy, always be (jay, Always drive dull cares away.” Richard Spidell — “Equations, theorems, logar¬ ithms are fun for him.” Rosemary Stapleton —“A lovely maid with charms and grace, With pleasing ways and pleasing face.” Lorn a Stevens — “Curly.” 28 And Adventure Once More Beckons To Worlds That Are Yet Unknown Thomas Stevenson —“He loves the footlights.” Pauline Stump— “Navy blue eyes.” Betty Teadt —“She is the quiet kind whose disposition never varies.” David Tennent— “Life may be real, life may be earnest, but why should I be.” Don Ulrey —“A man of good will.” Robert Wagner— “And still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew.” Vernon Wallick— “Oh, a hunting we will go.” Lois Webster— “I make the loudest noise in the band.” Marilyn Wenzel— “It’s love that makes the world go round. But, goodness, how it spins!” Donald West— “A light heart lives long.” Charlene Wisler — “Quiet, dignified, but always for fun.” Doris Wood— “So modest and so shy.” Marilyn Yunker— “A homey lassie with a calm disposition that we all admire.” Kenneth Lytle— “Last in our book IVe knew him as ‘Ken,’ A mighty fine fellow The best among men.” Ship Romances J. Grim, J. Maystead, M. Dillivan, R. Stapleton, E. Tompkins, L. Hopkins C. McKay, D. Sigrist, D. Mowry, J. Moon, P. Blossom, B. Persing Along I he Promenade Deck Log of Senior Class Vernon Andrews “Fern” Football 1, 2 3, 4; Debate 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2 3 ; Varsity Club 4; Chorus 4; Freshman Play; Science Club + ; De Molay; Hi-Y Club; Quill and Scroll. Marian Barnes “Barney G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee; F. H. A. 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Joan Bean G. A.A. 2; J-Hop Committee; Library Club 3; Chorus 4; Operetta 4. Marilyn Lou Beigh Vice-President 4; G.A.A. 4; Com¬ mercial Club 3, 4; Chairman, Senior Party; J-Hop Committee. James Benedict “Jim” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Wrestling 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Hi-Y Officer 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee; Class Officer 2; Varsity Club Officer 3; Science Club Officer 3, 4; Debate 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Prom Chairman; Choral Club Officer 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Speech 4; Sturgensian Staff; Honor Roll; Quill and Scroll. Betty Blodgett G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader I, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee; F.H.A. 4; Art Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Girls Intramural 2, 3, 4. Howard Blue “Ike Wrestling 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; J-Hop Committee. Richard Bogen “Dick” F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Boys Intramural I, 2, 3 ; J-Hop Committee. Dorothy Bohyer Dottie” Chorus 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club Office 2, 3; Junior Play Committee; Commercial Club 4; Sturgensian Staff Trojan Staff; Freshman Play. Alice Botham ley Commercial Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 3; Cafeteria 1, 2; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Honor Roll; J-Hop Commit¬ tee. Phyllis Jean Brand “Bran die” Chorus 1; J-Hop Committee; G.A. A. 4. Jeane Burrows “Dimples” Commercial Club 4; Band 4; Con¬ cert Band 1, 2, 3 ; Chemistry Club 4; G.A.A. 4; From Au Sable High School. Phyllis Clemens “Clem F. H.A. 3, 4; Intramurals 2; J-Hop Committee. Francis Derr “Franny” G. A.A. 4; Art Club Officer 2; Commercial Club Officer 3, 4; J- Hop Committee; Girls Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Howard Dewitt Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Hi-Y; Varsity Club; From State High, Kazoo. Mike Dillivan Hi-Y; Trojan Staff, Sturgensian Staff; Chorus 4; Operetta 4; J- Hop Committee. Roberta Louise Donelson “Bert” G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 4; Speech Plav 3. Wayne Eberhard Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Football 1. Donald Emerson “Don” Intramurals 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1; Chorus 4; Operetta 4; J-Hop Committee. Norma Jean Englarth Chorus 1; F.H.A. 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. Robert Fennell “Bob” Football 4; Varsity Club 4; F.F.A. Officer 1, 2, 3; Class Officer 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Junior Play; J-Hop Committee; Trojan Staff; Sturgensian Staff; Youth Center Chairman; Freshman Play; Quill and Scroll; Intramurals, 1, 2 3 4 Frank Finnerman Football 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 4; Operetta 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2; Sea- Bees 3. Jack Finnerman “Minney” Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 3; Intramurals 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. Richard Franks “Dick” Football 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1; Base¬ ball Manager 3; Hi-Y; Intramur¬ als 1, 2, 3, 4. William Freeland “Willow” Football 1; Intramurals 1, 2; J- Hop Committee. Robert Gable DeMolay; Oration 2; Debate 3; J-Hop Committee. Robert Bruce Gallup “Bob” Intramurals 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Com¬ mittee; Coldwater High School 1. Alice Glasgow F.H.A. Officer 4; Commercial Club 4; Library Club 2; J-Hop Com¬ mittee. Marjorie Goodwin “Margie” Band 1, 3, 4. ; Chorus 1, 4; G.A.A. 1, 3, 4; Operetta 1; Cheerleader 1; Intramurals 1, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Berkeley High School. Jack Grim Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Hi-Y 4; Chorus 4; DeMolay; Varsity Club; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. Jenice Hagen “Janie” Cafeteria 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. Peggy Hanson “Peg” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Sturgensian Staff; F.H.A. 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Committee; J-Hop Committee; Honor Roll. Jack Harker “Sparky” Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball; J-Hop Committee. Phyllis Heitger “Phyl” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 3; J- Hop Committee. 31 Log of Senior Class Robert Holliday Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; F.A.A. 1, 2, 3; F.F.A. Officer 3. Robert Holton Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3 ; F.F.A. Officer 3. Lyle Hopkins “Hop” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2; J-Hop Committee; Sophomore Prom Com¬ mittee; Carsity Club 3, 4. John Houck “Scratch” Football 1, 2; Baseball 1; Intra¬ murals 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. Joyce Howk G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Drama Club Officer 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Trojan Staff 4; J-Hop Committee 3; In¬ tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Committee; Sophomore Prom Com¬ mittee. Patricia June Hunter “Patt” Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Library Club 2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Science Club 4; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Trojan Staff; Quill and Scroll. Betty Huston Library Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club Officer 4; Dramatic Club 4; F.H.A. 3; Junior Play Committee; Trojan Staff; Sturgensian Staff; Intra¬ murals 3 ; Quill and Scroll; Honor Roll. Marjorie Jones Kalamazoo Central High 2, 3. Bertie Jordan G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Officer 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Trojan Staff; Sturgensian Staff; Junior Play Committee; Red Cross Committee; Sophomore Prom Committee; J1 Hop Committee; Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll; Honor Roll. Jean Kemble Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Sturgensian Staff; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee; Junior Play; Youth Center Council; Dra¬ matic Club 4; Science Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Officer 2, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll; Honor Roll. Robert King F. A.A. Officer 3; Wrestling 2, 4; Football 2; Baseball 1, 2; Intra¬ murals 1, 2. Caryl Kirsch G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Library C ' ub 2; Chorus 1, 4; Business Manager, Jr. Play; J-Hop Committee; Girls Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Class Play 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; Operetta 1, 4. Phyllis Krock President 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; F. H.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; J- Hop Committee; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Committee. William Krontz Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Com¬ mittee. Richard Lambourne Football 1, 2; Basketball 1; Base¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 3, 4; Basketball Manager 3; Hi-Y; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Com¬ mittee; Sophomore Prom Commit¬ tee. Margaret Large Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2; Trojan Staff; In¬ murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4. Phyllis Lawniczak “Veasy” G. A.A. 4; F.H.A. 4; Junior Play; Intramural 1, 4. Marvin Lukomski “Lynn” Chorus 1, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. Officer 3; Commercial Club 3; Dramatic Club 3; Trojan Staff. Phil Lint Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Hi-Y; Chorus; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club. Phyllis Loetz Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Officer 3; Dramatic Club 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Orchestra 2, 3; Trojan Staff; Sturgensian Staff; Quid and Scroll; Honor Roll. Marvin Lukomski “Maw” Baseball 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Intramurals 3, 4; Science Club 4; Operetta 3, 4; Hi-Y. Herbert A agnus “Herb Baseball 2; Varsity Club 3, 4; Foot¬ ball 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. Joan Maystead “Jo” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. Officer 4; Dramatic Club 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Committee; Sophomore Prom Committee; J-Hop Committee; Tro¬ jan Staff; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Quill and Scroll. Warren Maxwell F. F.A. 1, 2, 3; F.A.A. Officer 2; Intramurals 3. Joyce McCaffery Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Tntramurals 1, 3, 4; J- Hop Committee. Pats y McLauchlin G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Op¬ eretta 3 ; Speech Class Play 3 ; In¬ tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Robert Mecklenburg Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Football 2; J-Hop Committee; Mongo High School 1. Joan Messner “Jose” Band 1, 2; Home Ec. Club 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; White Pigeon High 1, 2. Joan Mingus G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Dra¬ matic Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Junior Play; Chorus 2, 4; Operetta 2, 4; Intra¬ murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Youth Center Chairman. Marilyn Mitchell “Mitch” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 4; Trojan Staff; Chorus 1, 4; Operetta 1, 4; J-Hop Committee; Intramurals 2, 3, 4. Georgiana Morgan F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 1, 4; Intramurals 1, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee; Junior Play Committee. Cleon Notestine Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. _ 32 I Log of Senior Class Rosemary Notestine “Rosie” Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 4; J-Hop Committee. Donna Rae Ostrander Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Orchestra 3; J-Hop Com¬ mittee; Junior Play Committee. Bili. Pannell Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Varsity Club; Operetta 2; Class Officer 2; Quill and Scroll. Jane Patterson G.A.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Dramatic Club; Junior Play; J-Hop Com¬ mittee. Martha Pierson Commercial Club 3, 4; Intramurals 3; J-Hop Committee. Robert Pinney “Bob” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketbal 1, 2; Wrestling 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club; J-Hop Committee. Phyllis Purdy G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Prom Committee; J-Hop Committee; In¬ tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Junior Play Committee; Art Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Sturgensian Staff; Quill and Scroll; Honor Roll. James Quirin “Jim” Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Prom Commit¬ tee; J-Hop Committee. Eunice Randall “Speed” Band 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Attended Flint High 1, 2. Richard Raynor “Dick” Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Com¬ mittee. James Reid Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club; Sturgensian Staff; Class Officer 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y; DeMolay; Youth Center Chairman; J-Hop Committee; Sophomore Prom Committee; Honor Roll. Joy Reeg Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Orches¬ tra 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3; Commercial Club 4; Dra¬ matic Club 4; J-Hop Committee; Class Officer 4. John Richards Baseball 1; Sturgensian Sales Staff; J-Hop Committee; Sophomore Prom Committee; Hi-Y; DeMolay; In¬ tramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Doris Ritter G.A.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Chorus 4; J-Hop Committee. Harry Robinson Football 1; Anderson High 1, 2. Rita Sanders Douglas Shields J-Hop Committee. Doris Shook F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 4; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Science Club 4; Trojan Staff; Quill and Scroll. Jack Short Football 2, 3; Wrestling 1, 2; Sophomore Prom; J-Hop Commit tee. Ralph Sigrist Class Officer 3 ; Hi-Y; Commercial Club 3, 4; Commercial Club Offi¬ cer 3, 4; Football 3; Debate 3; Chorus 4; Operetta 4; J-Hop Com¬ mittee. Maragaret Sites F. H.A. 3; J-Hop Committee. Harold Smith Intramurals 2; J-Hop Committee. Lee Smith “Smithy” G. A.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Choral Club 4; J-Hop Committee. Erma Snook Commercial Club 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. Ethel Snook “Snookie” G.A.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Chorus 1; Operetta 1; Intramurals 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. Patricia Spaulding “Pat” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. Ray Spencer Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Hi-Y; De¬ Molay; Varsity Club; Class Officer 1, J-Hop Committee. Richard Spidell “Dick” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3; Brighton High 1, 2, 3. Rosemary Stapleton Chorus 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Youth Center Council; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Sophomore Prom Com¬ mittee; G.A.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. Offi¬ cer 4; Intramurals 3, 4; Trojan Staff; Quill and Scroll. Lorna Stevens Intramurals 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2; Cafe¬ teria 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. Thomas Stevenson Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Jun¬ ior Play; J-Hop Committee; Jun¬ ior Red Cross Council; Sturgensian Staff; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Science 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Choral Club 4. Pauline Stump Commercial Club 4; J-Hop Com¬ mittee. Betty Teadt Commercial Club 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. David Tennent Football 1; Baseball 1, 2; Sopho¬ more Prom Committee; J-Hop Committee; Sturgensian Staff; Hi- Y; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3; Youth Center Chairman; Quill and Scroll. Jean Tober Sturgensian Staff; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Officer 3; F.H.A. 4; Trojan Staff; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; J-Hop Committee; Intramurals; Class Of¬ ficer 3, 4; Quill and Scroll. Don Ulrey Football 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2; J-Hop Committee. Robert Wagner Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football I; Intramurals 1, 3; J-Hop Commit¬ tee; Sophomore Prom Committee; Band 1; Chorus 4; Class Officer 2; Hi-Y; Sturgensian Staff; Quill and Scroll; Honor Roll. 33 Log of Senior Class Vernon Wallick “Vern” Intramurals 1, 2, 3, +; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, +; Wrestling 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Committee. Lois Webster Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2; Chorus 1; Oper¬ etta 1; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; J-Hop Committee. Marilyn Wenzell “Lynn” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Officer 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Officer 4; Sturgensian Sales Staff; Trojan Staff; J-Hop Committee; Sophomore Prom Committee; Quill and Scroll. Charlene Wisler “C iartz G.A.A. 3; F.H.A. 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals; J-Hop Committee; Junior Play Committee. Donald West “Don” Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Footbail 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Wrestling 3; J-Hop Committee. Doris Wood “JVoodie” G.A.A. 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Sturgensian Staff; J-Hop Com¬ mittee. Kenneth Lytle Intramurals 3, 4; Band Club 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3; Baseball 2; South High School 1, 2, 3, Akron, Ohio. Marilyn Yunker Chorus 4; Cafeteria 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. Comins Down the Grand Staircase D. Finch B. Reed A. Freeland B. Wright L. Ziglear L. McBride This is where we are going on our honeymoon! Eloping? Why Mary Lee! With Flying Colors They Have Finished Their Voyage m m Seated left to right: B. Huston, J. Benedict, R. Wagner, P. Hansen. Standing left to right: P. Loetz, J. Reid, B. Jordan, P. Purdy, A. Bothamley, J. Kemble. HONOR ROLL Here are the ten shipmates who have battled the waves of books and finally emerged on top. They represent the typical American high school students who have found time for a leading part in extra-curricular activities along with their studies. These students have been outstanding in bnda, chorus, athletics, debating, dramatics, and all school organizations. In all fields they have been Robert Wagner James Benedict Bertie Lou Jordan Jean Kemble Phyllis Loetz Phyllis Purdy Alice Bothamley Betty Huston Jim Reid Peggy Hanson leaders and have established a reputation for their class which is to be admired. The method of their selection is not a hit and miss affair. For each “A” a student is awarded 6 points; for each “B” 4 points; for each “C” 2 points; and each “D” 1 point. Those who make up this year’s honor roll are as follows: Valedictorian 187 Salutorian 168.5 Historian 168 Prophecy 165.5 ” 164 ” 162 ” 158 Will 154 152 144 35 Salutatory Jim Benedict Captains, pilots, shipmates and friends: As graduation approaches, let’s step from the deck of our common every day life, into the crow’s nest of our ship which we call life. We will take our powerful telescope and hurriedly scan the faint but pleasing course we have just traveled. We first see the calm parts of the voyage such as our first day, that “A” in chemistry, the J-Hop, or our many friendships, then the rougher parts of the journey bob into view. Semester exams, losing a football game, not being asked by a fav¬ orite beau to the dance, or losing a friend. We stop and think of the joys and sorrows that have been ours as we proceeded over each wave in life’s tremendous sea. The journey first appeared to be long and hard. But each tempest and calm sea passed by with in¬ creasing rapidity. Until now one of our first ob stacles has been reached and over come. Some stu¬ dents managed to emerge the strongest. Other students have shirked hard work and remain in the galley as slaves to the minor things of life. Let us now swing the telescope to peer into the future. Ahead we see rough sailing. Some will rise from the common deck of life to reach un¬ heralded heights. Doctors, lawyers, scientists, homemakers, and successful business men will emerge from the ranks of our graduating class. Others will remain in the role of struggling sea¬ men and a few will be lost at sea. The future is distant, dim, and challenging, but through the darkening fog comes the one pure ray of light. Our eternal lighthouse is sending forth the gleam to hold us to the straight and narrow way. Some will be lost at sea while others will never lose sight of their hopes, ideals and ambi¬ tions. These will be led to their divine destination. As we climb back to the deck of everyday activity, let’s remember what William E. Henley said: “I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” James Benedict 36 Valedictory Robert Wagner To the class of 1947: We the class of 1947 have completed the first phase of our voyage of life. For twelve years we have sailed the sea of learning. It has been a noble challenge, and we have met it with the best of our ability. There is no way of measuring the value of these precious years. The right and privilege of an education is our priceless heritage. It is the very foundation of our country’s greatness We cannot full realize the true value of the knowledge we have obtained, of the experiences we have gained, or of the lessons of life we have learned. These years at sea have not been easy ones. It has required skill, effort, and ambition to reach our goal. Working with us and plotting our course, we have had the guiding hand of our in¬ structors. Together at the helm we have mastered the sea, and it is not without sorrow that we stand at the end of this first journey in the voyage of life. The sails are down, the anchor is being lowered, and as we head toward shore we cannot help but recall the friendships and happiness which were ours. Having completed the first leg of life’s voyage, we must now look to greater horizons. The first has merely prepared us for greater things to come. It is now up to us to chart our course and chart it well. We are masters of our own ship, and we must pilot it through the calm and stormy seas of life. As we prepare to set sail for greater destina¬ tions, we must realize that the future of our na- tion and of the world rests upon our shoulders. A sea which has been one of strife and turmoil is once again calm. Many who braved that stormy sea failed to reach the port. It is therefore our duty to work and strive toward a better under¬ standing among men in order that future genera- ions may set out upon a peaceful sea. The greater part of life’s voyage lies before us. No one can predict what the future will hold. The sailing time has been set, and with courage and hope we again prepare to embark, for as Tennyson expressed it in his poem Ulysses: “All experience is but an arch where through Gleams that untraveled world whose margin fades Forever and forever as we move, H ow dull to pause and make an end To rust unburnish?d, not to shine in use, Here lies the port The vessel puffs her sail.” Through the Telescope and THE PROPHECY It is a lovely summer evening and most of the passengers on the S. S. Sturgensian are relaxing in the deck chairs. Alice, Phyllis, Jean and I, still on the prowl for excitement, venture to the Ship’s Bridge. Here we snoop and poke at the shiny new instruments and finally center our attention on a queer looking contraption which proves to be a cross between a telescope and television radio, Is this going to be fun ! First I turn the instrument due east, and as the haze clears before my eyes I see a thriving little town. It looks familiar, and as I keep turning the dials, I finally see a sign post looming up before my eyes—Burr Oak—well, well. Why look, here comes a whole procession of cars and people. Wonder what it is. I’m going to follow them. There they go around the corner. Why they’re stopping before the church. On the steps stands a lovely bride all in white satin and a long veil. Who is it? Why don’t tell me that’s Ethel Snook? I hear the wedding march begin. Why, I believe it’s Jean Tober playing. The bride moves into the church on the arm of her father. I guess I’ll wait until the service is over to see who the groom is and wedding party may prove to be. Golly that was short. Here comes the bride and—just as I thought, the groom is that daring young flyer that we have been hearing so much about — Don (Lindberg) Emerson. They finally patched it up. Behind them come their attendants—Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pinney, nee Bertie Lou Jordan and the Rev¬ erend Harold Smith. Wonder what the guests have to say about the wedding. Let’s listen. “Certainly was a lovely wedding. Didn’t she look just beautiful in that gown. I hear it was designed by M’lle Margarette Large.” “Yes, and they got the material from Lincoln’s Dry Goods Store.” “And girls, did you notice her hair? I wonder who dressed it?” “Oh, it must have been Marilyn Mitchell. She does such excellent work.” “And those flowers. They were just gorgeous. I’ve never seen any like those before.” “Why, didn’t you know? They were those flowers propagated by the Holliday and Klink Ex¬ perimental Farms. They’re a cross between a sun¬ flower and buttercup, I believe.” Enough for the gossip. Wonder where the re¬ ception is going to be? Oh, there goes the car with the bride and groom. I’ll follow and see. They’re turning west there at Burr Oak corners. Why, they must be going to Sturgis. Sure enough, there they are pulling up in front of the Finnerman Brothers’ Cafe. Inside I see head chef Robert Gable placing his wedding cake before the wedding party. Hm-m, it looks good. They’re eating now. Boy, does that make me hungry! Who’s waiting on those people? Why, I believe—yes sir, it’s that waltzing trio Erma Snook, Rosemary Notestine, and Pauline Stump. Heavens! What’s all the racket over there—none other than Phil Lint and his Hot Licks trying to produce some dance music. Those poor people trying to dance to that! There’s Miss Patterson “The Perfect” dancing with Mr. Bill Freeland. I have heard that he is president of the Professional Polished Pool Players Club of South¬ ern Michigan. And, if I remember right, Miss Patterson is now being featured as a Magnificent Magnus’ Model. Who’s that distinguished looking gentleman over there? For heaven sakes! That looks like Vernon Andrews t o me. He certainly looks queer with that mustache. But then, they say psychia¬ trists are all eccentric. Now, let’s get another ear of gossip if we can. “Isn’t that Miss Kemble sitting with ‘John Charles Thomas’ Stevenson? You know they said she flew home just for the wedding.” “Well, didn’t I read someplace that she was starring in the opera, Madame Butterfingers, which the great producers Randall and Ritter are putting on in New York?” “Yes, and did you know that the opera is being directed by none other than Phyllis Lawnizak.” “Oh yes, I heard Mr. Stevenson and Miss Kem¬ ble sing a duet from that opera the other night over the radio. Now what was the name of the selec¬ tion ?” “Yes, I heard it too. They sang ‘Do You Know My Sweet One.’ ” “Oh girls, is my hair all right? How’s my make up? Here come the photographers!” “Oh, they’re from the ‘Marilyn’s Glamour Photo Shop’. Why it’s Mr. and Mrs. Richards them¬ selves.” It looks as if it’s going to take them forever to get that picture. Here Jean, you take the tele¬ scope and see what you can find. Let’s see, guess I’ll turn it south. Seems awful dark. OH! There’s a light over to the west. I believe it’s a farm house. Look at all those auto¬ mobiles parked in the yard. Guess I’ll peak inside and see what’s going on. They must be having a Farm Bureau meeting. There’s Richard Bogen introducing the speaker, a local veterinarian. Well, it looks like Dr. Howard DeWitt. You know, he has just written a new book entitled “How to Prevent Chicken Lice.” He’s already sold a hun¬ dred thousand copies, and it’s now in its third edition and still going strong. He must have made a fortune by this time. Oh, look! Mrs. Peggy Hanson Bogen has he floor now. What’s that she is sayine? “The next meeting will be held at the Maxwell Lazy Acres.” Warren now has one of the best equipped dairy farms in Southern Michigan. You remember that attractive red headed Warren Maxwell, don’t you? My, I’d like to be there for that next meeting. They say Alice Bothamley, 4-H instructor, will give a demonstration on cherry pie baking for the women. Remember that cherry pie she baked back in 1947. Wonder if they’re still as good today? 4 hey’re also saying that the local dentist, Dr. James Reid, will speak to the men on “The Proper Way to Pull Horse Teeth.” 38 ahead Through the Years THE PROPHECY What’s that they’re doing now? They’re moving all their chairs around. Oh! I see. They’re going to have a movie. Jack and Joan Maystead Grim are going to show the pictures that they took on their honeymoon to Niagara Falls. They say scarcely a week goes by that they aren’t showing their pictures at some club or other. Guess that’s the end of the Farm Bureau meeting because every¬ body seems to be leaving. You haven’t looked through the telescope yet Alice. Why don’t you take it and see what you can find ? O. K. My, I believe it’s stuck. I can’t get it to turn much farther. I hope I haven’t broken it. I’m going to look in it anyway. Oh! Girls, you should see the large room. And look at that big stage and all the people. T he curtain’s rising! And look! There’s Mike “The Mouth” Dillivati stepping to the microphone. Perhaps if I turn this dial I can hear what he is saying. “Good evening my friends, good evening. My, it’s so nice to see so many smiling faces. Is it be¬ cause you’re all so well pleased with the trial offer of Fennell’s Fine Fertilizer? Yes folks, all you need to do is to send us a penny postcard stating that you desire some of Fennell’s Fine Fertilizer. We in turn will gladly send you the generous ten- ounce sample package free of charge. It’s guaran¬ teed to grow dandelions where none ever grew before. You had better hurry and get your cards in the mail, because we only have a limited supply. And now, on with the show. As you know, this is station W—Woo which features the Eberhart, Lamborne, and Notestine program every Wednes¬ day night. We always aim to have the best per¬ formers available and tonight is no exception, for we have with us Madame Marjorie Goodwinski, that well known concert pianist. Without further ado, Madame Goodwinski will play for the first time, “Casserole” by Hopkins. There seems to be some interference. I can’t pick up the music. But, here is the “Mouth” returning to the mike and he’s going into hysterics over the benefits derived from Mingus’ Mangling Exercises. Now the house lights are dimming and Cavellera Sigrist is rushing to the piano where he madly pounds out the notes of Chopsticks adapted by Loetz. Looks as if it is intermission time now, and the swooning audience is trying to recover by eating Krock’s Krunchy Karmel Korn sold by the two usherettes Barnes and Blodgett. Now the house lights dim again as the last per¬ formers step into the spotlight. Look! Isn’t that Fool ’Em on Friday Franks and his assistant, the renowned “Mysto Mystic” Morgan. And there he is showing off his super colossal act of pulling rab¬ bits, supplied by the Pierson Pet Shop, from his hat. Well, enough of that. Wonder what else is hap¬ pening. Should I turn it to the west? There’s a sign. Why it says the Huston Campus. Shall I investigate this college? Oh! There’s a light over in the auditorium Guess I’ll look there first. Well, it’s graduation exercises! Let’s glance at one of the programs and see who all those people on the stage are. Why there is Doris Shook, the history teacher, Jean Burrows, typing instructor, and Alice Glasgow, shorthand. Who would have thought they would be teaching school? It’s quiet now as Professor Purdy, art instructor, delivers the com¬ mencement address titled “How to Mold Your Life Along Artistic Lines.” There are the recipients now ambling across the stage to receive their diplomas. Some of those faces look familiar. Why, there is Donna Ostrander and Marilyn Beigh. Must be they have finally completed Einstein Spidell’s course in Fundamentals of Arithmetic, and there are also Bob Gallup, Don Ulrey, Jim Quirin, and Richard Rayner who are receiving their diplomas on completing their “Lib¬ eral Hearts” course taught by Hunter, “The De- ceivable,” and Kirsch, “The Forlorn.” Who’s this now? Dr. Benedict? What’s that they are giving him ? A master’s degree for his recent discovery, a serum designed to kill or cure insomnia? I hear somebody saying that he used as his guinea pigs for the experiment, Sleepy Blue and Rastus Holton. Poor boys! Dr. Benedict is now announcing that any who wishes some of this serum may place their orders with his receptionist, Miss Pat Spaulding Here comes the last person to receive a great award. It’s none other than Miss Franny Derr, captain of the Pouncing Beauties’ Basketball Team, which is coached by Marv Lukomski. Miss Derr has won this award for her outstanding work as a guard on the team. She attributes her success to her manager, Bill Pannell. The Commencement Exercises are closing and here is Bean’s Best Trio comprised of Bean, Heitger, and Messner, singing “I Don’t Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You.” I’ve looked long enough. Here Phyllis, it’s your turn. I’ll adjust the telescope so I’m looking to the north. There’s a little town. I believe its Centre- ville. Yes, there’s the court house. There must be a crucial trial in progress. The courthouse is crowded with noisy spectators. Here comes the county clerk to announce the next case. What’s he saying? It’s hard to hear above all the confusion! Oh! The case is between Short’s Long Tabled Pool Hall and “Woeful” West. Say, didn’t I read about that in the paper? If I remember right the eight ball exploded in West’s face. The spectators are rising as the Honorable Judge Timothy Wagner enters the room. He calls the court to order and now here comes the first wit¬ ness for the plaintiff. Why! It’s Bert Donaldson. She’s being questioned by Prosecuting Attorney “Tricky” Tennent. Hmm! Seems Bert was loit¬ ering outside the pool hall when the commotion occurred. Bert goes back to her chair and “Sharkie” Wallick takes the stand. Wallick claims the cue ball was loaded. Isn’t this exciting? Hagen and Sites of Hash Haven, that restaurant located above the Pool Hall, complain that the explosion was so great that it broke much of their chinaware. That 39 We Disembark and THE PROPHECY must be Short’s lawyer, Super Spencer. He’s call¬ ing forth for the defense witness, Happy Harker, who is the soda jerk in the Pool Hall. Harker’s testimony is recorded by the court reporter, Dorothy Bohyer. There goes the jury to decide the verdict. Gosh, wonder what they will decide. Here they come back already. Sure didn’t take them long! There’s Lorna Stevens, foreman for the jury, stat¬ ing the accused as being.oops, the telescope slipped. It’s stuck again. Maybe I can fix it. No, it just won’t focus right. But what is that I see? Sturgis? Golly would you look at the town. Hasn’t it changed? Over to our right is the Lytle Dry Cleaning and Wet Wash Establishment, and there coming out of the Clemens’ Candy Shop is “Sweet-tooth McLaughlin, busily chewing on one of those wonderful Teadt’s Tasty Toasted Tootsie Rolls. A little farther down the street I see the Wood’ll Brand Department Store. Let’s stop a minute, there seems to be a great commotion. Why look,it’s a fashion review. There’s Stapleton “The Stunning” modeling the new “cover all bathing suit designed by Monsieur Mecklenburg to prevent sunburn. Next Miss Susie Que Howk skips gaily before the crowd as she models the latest Junior Miss Frock. Following are “Ritsy” Reeg and “Whistlebait” Webster who are showing the newest mode in pajamas. Over there in the book depart¬ ment I see Marilyn Yunker buying the new book “Ten Easy Steps to Typing” by Englarth. Won¬ der what she’s going to do with that? There she goes down the street and into Shield’s Pharmacy. Must be she’s preparing herself for the tedious task of decifering the book because she is buying some of Wisler’s Aspirin Tablets guaranteed to make you whistle as you work What’s all that racket out¬ side. Oh! Look! Isn’t that Dog Warden Robin¬ son leaping out of the front door of the Auto Shop? He better slow up! Oh! Oh! Too late! What a collision. There he is sitting on the side¬ walk with Miss Lee Smith, a recent associate of the Smith Brothers’ Cough Drop Company. He’s up now, but he wasn’t fast enough, for the fright¬ ened poodle has rushed into the arms of his owner, Marjorie Jones, who is having her hair shampooed in the McCaffery Beauty Salon. Oh! dear. I’m getting tired. I think perhaps we had better turn in. Let’s replace the telescope in its case and go to our state-rooms to suffer through the nightmares which will pursue us, no doubt. Good night, all. THE WILL We, the Seniors of 1947, being of sound mind, do hereby clear the deck of all our personal pos¬ sessions, and will and bequeath the following to the deserving underclassmen: The entire class wills to all up-and-coming Juniors the trials and tribulations, and the fun and fury of being Seniors next year. We hope they appreciate this legacy, since we have had a lot of fun, and wish to pass it on to others We also give to the Juniors the new pencil sharpener which we had installed in Mr. Peck’s class room. Wanting them to be fully prepared for his tests, we chipped in our pennies to pay for it. Be more careful of it than with the last one, which somehow was found in the top of a tree. We wish to have the initials which we have laboriously carved on the GSR seats preserved so that posterity has evidence of the undying loves and friendships which have sprung up in our class. Furthermore: I, Vern Andrews, will my love of the ladies to Stan Zimmerman. To Beverly Dauber, I, Marian Barnes, will my ability to sling a mean soda. To any Junior whose constitution can stand the constant strain, I, Jim Benedict, will all the irons I have in the fire. I. Betty Blodgett, hereby bequeath my lung power that has stood me in such good stead in cheerleading to Charlott Merchant. We, Bill Freeland and Howard Blue, give our driving ability to Bob Shimmel. My hatred of dancing, I, Richard Bogen, will to Don Blanchard To any lover of books, I, Dorothy Bohyer, give up my position as librarian. I, Alice Bothamley, will disclose my secret of making cherry pie to all Junior girls who think the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. To Bill Stapleton, we, Lyle Hopkins and Cleon Notestine, will our ability to play football. We, Pauline Stump and Erma Snook, will our lasting friendship to Ellen Tompkins and Connie Norris. I, Jeanne Burrows, will my quiet nature to Phyllis Mast. We, Phyllis Clemens, Lorna Stevens, and Jenice Hagen give up our positions in the Cafeteria to Helen Emerson, Grace Prestidge, and Sara Mc- Lauchlin. To any Junior who finds the cost of war paint too much for their allowance, I, Frances Derr, give my ability to look nice without make-up. Our love of rural inhabitants, we, Peggy Hanson and Jean Mingus, will to any metropolitan Juniors. I, Howard DeWitt, bequeath my cool head and even temper in a basketball game to “Salty” Selser. We, Mike Dillivan and Robert Gable, give to any Junior who needs it, our ability to get teach¬ ers over their “mads” by cracking jokes. My attitude toward life: Date; dance; and be merry, I, Jack Finnerman will to any solid Juniors who want it. I, Roberta Donelson, give my pep and energy to Alice King. 40 Clear the Deck WILL To all Juniors whose heads are in the clouds, I, Don Emerson, bequeath my flying ability. To all struggling typists, we, Norma Englarth, Marjorie Jones and Alice Glasgow, bequeath our knack with a typewriter. I, Bob Fennell, give my executive ability to the next president of the Student Union. I, Morjorie Goodwin, will my ability to tune¬ fully tickle the ivories to Irene Shoemaker. To Terry Melchi, I, Jack Grim, bequeath my surprisingly deep voice. Our quiet, unassuming manner, we, Jack Harker, and Wayne Eberhard will to any two Junior boys whose loudness sometimes causes them trouble. To Irene Pappas. I, Patt Hunter, will my love of exercise. I, Betty Huston, will all the knowledge I have acquired in my years of high school to Donna Lewis. I, Robert King, will my blond curly hair to any Junior boy desiring it. My love of Burr Oak, I Caryl Kirsch, bequeath to Joan Plucinski To Joan Lawler, I Phyllis Krock, will my cute figure. I, William Krontz, will my lack of love troubles to Dale Picker. To any other Junior who is tired of being in school, I, Kenneth Lytle, will by ability to get ahead fast. I, Richard Lamborne, will my love of teasing the girls to John Borgart. I, Margaret Large, will all my worldly posses¬ sions except Jim Ford to Wava Murray. We, Phyllis Lawniczak and Georgiana Morgan give our unusual height to Pat Kruger. To Kenneth Zabel, I, Phil Lint, give my ability to get along with Mr. Peck. I, Phyllis Loetz, will my ability to play the sax to Betty Reid. My black wavy hair, I, Marvin Lukomski, will to Dick Meyers.. To any Junior hoy who is faced with the same trouble, I, Herb Magnus, will my ability to be on time I, Joan Maystead, will my big dimples and sweet disposition to any Junior girl in need of them. To any Junior boys crazy enough to want it, we, Warren Maxwell and Robert Holliday, give our red hair. I, Joyce McCaffery, give my love of dancing to Bonnie Vanderlip. To Connie Danneberg, I, Patsy McLauchlin, beaueath my ability to chatter. Our art ability, we, Phyllis Purdy and Robert Mechlenburg, will to Deanna McKay. I, Marilyn Mitchell, will my squirrel hunting talents to any lover of nature. I, Doris Shook, will my ' curly hair to any Junior girl who is tired of getting permanents. To Joan Sherry and Gloria Wetters, we, Jean Kemble and Maralyn Lincoln bequeath our vocal talents. To all gabby Juniors, we, Marilyn Yunker, Betty Teadt, and Margaret Sites, will our quiet natures. I, Eunice Randall leave the flower in my hair to Co rinna Ailes. 1 o Bill Sprister, I, Richard Rayner, will my ability to sink those impossible long shots I, Joy Reeg, leave my curvaceous figure to Betty Whipple. To any deserving Junior, I, John Richards, leave all my possessions except Marilyn. We, Doris Ritter and Lee Smith leave our ability to stick together through thick and thin to any Juniors who can stand the strain. To any Junior whose constitution can take it, I, Harry Robinson, will my ability to formulate those stinky mixtures in the Chemistry lab. I, Doug Shields, leave my cigarette lighter to Doug Blasius. We, Jack Short and Ralph Sigrist, will and be¬ queath our blond troubles to any undergraduate who desires them. To Don Loetz, I, Harold Smith, will my me¬ chanical drawing ability. I, Jean Tober, bequeath my quietness and de- murity to Joan Ziglear. I, Iois Webster, do will and bequeath my love of athletics to Dorothy Darby. To the editor of next year’s Trojan I, Marilyn Wenzel leave my love of Journalism. I, Bob Wagner, leave my brain to be divided equally among all Juniors who need it We, Vern Wallick and Don Ulrey, do will and bequeath our manly builds to John Bogart and Ronny Price. I, David Tennent will my wolfishness, in the true Tennent tradition, to Jim Ford. I, Ethel Snook leave my love troubles to any Junior girl who has stamina enough to take them. I, Frankie “Sinatra” Stevenson, will my golden tenor voice to any Junior that can stand the swoon ers. Our love of adventure and night life, we, Charlene Wisler, and Pat Spaulding will to any undergraduate who wish it. To any Junior Girl whose love life is dull. I, Phyllis Heitger will my beautiful brown eyes. We, Joyce Howk and Joan Bean, give our long brown tresses to Norma Kline and Bonnie Kelley, We, Robert Holton, Bob Gallup, and John Houck, will our passive attitude toward girls to Paul Reed. I, Rosemary Stapleton, will my beautv-contcst- winning attributes to Barbara Werkhaven. I, Dick Spidell, will my love of figures, math figures that is, to Dick Briscoe To Tom Walters. I, Jim Reid, do will and be¬ queath my love of the ladies I. Don West, leave my position as pin setter to my brother Llovd. To any Junior who can piece together an old car. I, Ray Spencer, will my taxi service. We, Joan Messner and Phyllis Brand, will our interest in the fire department to any Junior girls who can find a single man there. (Continued on Page 42) 41 Our Four Year Cruise “OUR LOG” We, the class of 1947, began our voyage with 154 “green” freshmen and before it ended we realized how really “green” Freshmen can be. Though the trip was stormy and there was many a case of seasickness we came through with flying colors. As our leaders for our first venture into high school we chose Ray Spencer, president; Bob Pinney, vice-president; Bill Pannell, secretary-treasurer; Lyle Hopkins and Herbert Magnus, Student Union representatives. They were very capable seamen, always inspiring our class to “sail on.” We started our voyage with a “bang” by giving a playlet, “Billie’s First Date,” for all the passen¬ gers. A beauty contest which we presented for an assembly program was well received and these two successful productions paved the way for our theatricals later on. Of course our loyalty and patriotism was proved by working hard to sell stamps and war bonds in the “Mustang” contest. We began our second year with a reduction in our passenger list. Only 128 sea going students booked passage, a fact which crushed our hopes of being the largest graduating class in the history of the school. Our “super” seamen this year were Jim Benedict, piesident; Bill Pannell, vice-presi¬ dent; Bob Wagner, secretary; Jean Mingus, treas¬ urer; Jim Reid and Lyle Hopkins, Student Union representatives. The high-light of this year was the Sophomore Prom. Built around the theme “Don’t Fence Me In,” the ship’s ballroom became a western scene complete with cowboys and cactus. 132 passengers boarded ship in our junior year. To pilot us we elected Ralph Sigrist, president; Bob Fennell, vice-president; Phyllis Purdy, secretary; Jean Tober, treasurer; Jean Kemble and Jim Reid, Student Union Representatives. Much activity marked this third leg of our trip. We sold hot dogs, coffee, candy, and pop at athletic contests; participated in various sports; ordered our class rings; presented the comedy “Ma’s New Husband” ; and entertained the Seniors with our elaborate J- Hop. The setting of which was an “Enchanted Garden.” At last we reached the fourth and last part of our long sailing. An all girl slate of officers piloted us now—Phyllis Krock, president; Marilyn Beigh, vice-president; Jean Tober, secretary; Joy Reeg, treasurer; Jean Kemble and Bob Fennell, Student Union Representatives. Parties, dramatics, assem¬ blies, and Senior Trip added gaiety and sparkle to the seriousness of our journey’s close. Now 111 strong we leave our good S. S. Sturgensian. Aloha! (Continued 1 o all squabbling Junior couples, we, Bertie Lou Jordan and Bob Pinney, bequeath our ability to go steady without getting in each other’s hair. I, Bill Pannell, will my basketball talents to Lonnie Randall. To Barbara Slagg, I, Jane Patterson, bestow my love of T hree Rivers. We, Frank Finnerman and Richard Franks, will our happy-go-lucky attitude to all jolly Juniors. We, Martha Pierson and Doris Wood, bequeath from Page 41) our commercial talents to Irma Fetch and Joyce Holtz. To all glum Juniors, we, Marilyn Beigh and Donna Ostrander will our love of night life. In witness weheof we the undersigned do affix our signatures this fifth day of June, One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Forty-Seven. Betty Huston, Jim Reid, Peffy Hanson. 42 Passengers of Deck B JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS T. Walters, J. Ford, R. Shimmel, W. Stapleton, R. Selser, J. Bogart JUNIORS Selling schedule pencils, dispensing hot dogs and coffee at football games, and candy at basketball games, entertaining the Seniors at a lavish J-Hop are always the achievements of the Junior Class. The Class of ’48, not to be outdone in any of these, excelled in all. Their Prom with its flower garden setting was one of the loveliest ever given. Their class election was unique and after a heated campaign an all-boy slate of officers took command of the helm. Another unusual event presented by this class was their Junior play “Accidents Will Happen,” a hilarious comedy which was very ably directed by Mr. William Smith. With spirits running high the Class of ’48 is preparing for next year when they will be mem¬ bers of the long-awaited honor, being seniors, for they have but one more year at sea. And then “Up anchor! Up anchor! Set sail and away! The adventure of sailing Will be theirs for a day.” 43 The Juniors JUNIOR GIRLS 1st Row—S. Castle, B. Werkhaven, E. Tompkins, C. Norris, N. Kline, J. Lawler, H. Emerson, P. Krueger, C. Ailes, B. Carter. 2nd Row—D. Darby, J. Holtz, J. Houck, B. Slagg, A. King, J. Stinchcomb, V. Rice, W. Murray, P. Mast. 3rd Row—G. Bartold, W. West, J. Sherry. JUNIOR GIRLS 1st Row B. Dauber, P. Kelly, J. Long, C. Holsinger, B. Kelly, D. Lewis, F. Sumney. 2nd Row—L. Bupp, V. Newman, I. Fetch, L. Notestine, J. Avery, J. Zigler, C. Danneburg, D. Bowen, I. Pappas. 3rd Row—G. Seitler, T. Ostrander, Y. Vanderlip, B. Gay. 44 We Have One More Year At Sea JUNIOR BOYS 1st Row—R. Shimmel, T. Melclii, R. Larhke, O. Kroll, L. Stutzman, E. Melchi, N. Perrin, R. Persing. 2nd Row—S. Zimmerman, J. Hanselman, S. McKay, H. Blue, N. Kraft, D. Jordan, F. Baldwin, R. Sumney, D. Blasius. JUNIOR BOYS 1st Row—F. David, VV. Eberhard, P. Pugh, R. Briscoe, R. Selser, D. Lewis, W. Stapleton, J. Ford, D. Picker. 2nd Row—T. Walters, D. Meyers, J. Bogart, W. Linder, K. Zabel, D. Loetz, W, Renner, M. Harker. 3rd Row—F. Hannaway, R. Price, L. West, R. Prestidge, D. Blanchard, P. Jordan, R. Kemble. 45 Passengers of Deck C SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS R. Brown, J. Holt, B. King, J. Lint, L. Baylor, A. Freeland SOPHOMORES The Class of ’49 has only started toward the goal of being top rank among the graduating classes of Sturgis High School. With a roster of 120 students they first concerned themselves with nominations, campaigns and the other business of elections. Results this year revealed two girls and four boys .as winners from the slate of class officers These sophomores have caught the spirit of the Good Ship the S. S. Sturgensian and are determined to show in every way their pride and loyalty in their school and to maintain the true “Soph Spirit.” This they achieved by giving a fine Sophomore Prom which is the outstanding social activity of their school year, sending able athletes into contests and contestants into debating and selling candy and pop and Trojan stickers at Reserve games. Indeed they have proved they really have become accus¬ tomed to the ways of the sea for “Gayly they glide in the gaze of the world With streamers afloat and with canvas unfurled.” The Sophomores SOPHOMORE GIRLS 1st Row—B. Trim, B. Walke, G. Wetters, L. Baylor, J. Crago, B. Whipple, P. Stratton, B. Wright, M. Huntley, M. Funk. 2nd Row—B. Teadt, K. Quirin, J. Kasdorf, M. Bassett, P. Blossom, G. Griffis, L. Zieglear, N. Loetz, S. Dickerson, R. Rerick. 3rd Row—E. Awe, M. Bell, M. Chupp, A. King, D. Keeslar, J. Lawrence, W. Teadt, M. Wood, G. Conrad, T. Brouse, D. Lewis. Mgmr m 14 7 imkLaJLJm. A 3 SOPHOMORE GIRLS 1st Row—V. Groff, J. Nickell, M. Allen, A. Miller, M. Bauman, S. Gauss, M. Plucinski, E. Kinsey, M. Gasper, M. Seafert. 2nd Row—V. Yunker, E. Yunker, A. Young, M. Stevens, D. Benedict, N. Kanouse, B. Lanning, M. Sybesma, D. Soearrow, I. Gilkinson. 3rd Row—V. Murray, W. Teadt, I. Holliday, F. Mishler, E. Fair, E. McLauchlin, I. Shoemaker, B. Pannell, B. Simon, A. Hart, B. BupD. H We’re Getting Accustomed To the Ways of the Sea SOPHOMORE BOYS 1st Row—K. Huftile, M. Lutz, A. Freeland, J. Lamborne, R. Dresser, G. King, W. McLauchlin G. Baldwin, D. Wallick, J. Holt. 2nd Row W . unker, J. Parker, M. Smoker, C. Pierson, E. Hilendorf, D. Kunce, J. Bachman k. Borgert, F. Zeeb, J. Bradley. 3rd Row—C. Pursley, R. Abel, A. Lancaster, B. Persing, R. Tennent, R. Freeman, R. Brown D. Mo wry. i . r? «, tti „ SOPHOMORE BOYS 1st Row—W. Elmer, M. Parker, R. Kuenzel, W. Dobberteen, F C. Falkenstein, J. Peeke, R. Flint. 2nd Row--P. Fennell, R. Modert, J. Jacobs, J. Lint, R. Deter, G P. Scheetz, P. Baker. 3rd Row —H. Rayner, H. Smoker, A. Colpestir. Oman, H. Moore, H. Boughton, R. West, R. Melchi, Stump, Passengers of Deck D FRESHMEN OFFICERS P. Fox, J. Bogert, R. Jones, D. Finch, J. Linder, J. Frohriep FRESHMEN We are the little freshmen who are “just begin¬ ning to learn the ropes.” Though down trodden and hard worked we still have high hopes of grad¬ uating in 1950. The “All-A-Catchers” in our class are Janice Bothamley, Dick Brubaker, and Bill Holtz. Some of our big he-men who have started to set records in the athletic field are Jack Frohriep, Dave Finch, Don Lytle, Frank Kime. As for “horn tooters” and “string ticklers” there’s Johnny Niggli, Leland Eberhard, Bob Frame, and Lois Shook. With its 135 members this class bids fair to be one of the largest to graduate. So put on your “life savers, fellow mates, and stay by the ship and remember: “One ships sails East, another West By the self same winds that blow, It’s the set of the sail and not the gale That determines the way they go.” 49 The Freshmen TOP GROUP Row I —P. Easterday, L. Danneburg, J. Moon, R. Kaufman, C. Lego, D. Godden, W. Walleman, E. Oppenhamer. Row 2—L. Doolittle, A. VanPoppel, J. Stutz, M. Kisseberth, C. Bailey, M. Meyers, E. Kennedy, P. Wallick, F. Studeman. Row 3—E. Castle, S. McLauchlin, J. Bandholtz, J. Bothomley, A. Via, H. Sanderson, B. Park, B. Notestine, G. Jamerson. GIRLS 9TH GRADE Row 1—S. Messner, B. Finney, V. Ward, G. Lance, C. Anderson, D. Sigrist, M. Storms, N. Niles. I. Bassett. Row 2—L. Shook, C. Merchant, J. Hilton, B. Coepetzer, T. Huss, B. Abbs, F. Falkinstine, D. Britton, J. Kemble, B. Wright, S. Fuller. Row 3 D. McKay, L. Sherry, G. Prestidge, E. Lewis, L. John, E. Lewis, N. Kessler. “We’re Just Beginning to Learn the Ropes” TOP Row 1—J. Zickafoose, J. Osbon, J. Schragg, J. Marbaugh, D. Sutton, R. Hyde, P. Fox, J. Frohriep, J. Linder, J. Tibbott, L. Jacox, D. Ringler, J. Lawrence. Row 2—L. Boughton, C. Wygant, “Pete” Palmer, N. Large, W. McPherson, R. Brubaker, M. Post, J. Oman, D. Wilson, J. Sutton, D. Davis, R. Jordan, B. Lytle. Row 3—L. Eberhard, B. Andrews, T. Hart, D. Strang, A. Metzger, D. Wenzel, B. Krock, J. Sturgis, R. Sturgis, D. Kuenzel, W. Cromie, G. Donley. 9TH GRADE BOYS Row 1—D. Myers, J. Kime, B. Lonsberry, P. Zeeb, T. Slack, J. Wilson, L. McBride, B. Holtz, R. Brand, E. Barnell, R. Collens, R. Frame, W. Snook, j. Niggli. Row 2—H. King, P. Zeeb, D. Large, F. Gilhams, R. Robbins, J. Bogart, D. Finch, B. Jones, L. Hageman, N. Pierson, C. Warner, C. Harker, L. Blanchard. Row 3—W. Persing, D. Magnus, J. Holtz, J. Long, C. Wolf, D. Lytle, J. Cary, L. Blesch, O. Roberts, C. McLauchlin. 51 Steerage 8TH GRADE OFFICERS E. Wisler, M. Sheetz, B. Klesert, P. Unterkircher, C. Lytle, D. McCarthy. 8TH GRADERS We might not have been able to tell “port from starboard” when this voyage began but we’re here to tell you we are rapidly learning the ropes. We haven’t had the chance to partake in many social activities as yet but we are eagerly looking forward to our high school days. We hope that as next year’s freshmen we may not be dubbed as being too green and that we will not flounder in the sea of high school subjects. We firmly resolve, that each of our members shall prove themselves worthy of the school we repre¬ sent for we believe in the old adage. “Learn while you’re young,” he often said “There is much to enjoy down here below ‘‘Life for the living, and rest for the dead” Said the jolly old pedagogue of long ago 52 The Eighth Grade 8TH GRADE GIRLS 1st Row—P. LTnterkircher, S. Linkhauer, J. King, S. Freeland, S. Seger, J. Benham, L. Mowry, N. Morrison. 2nd Row—M. Kelley, B. Quirin, F. Provancha, G. Cummins, L. Stump, P. Ware, E. Perkins, D. Root, A. Murray. 3rd Row—B. Swalley, J. Berg, D. DuVall, I. Busz, R. Schrader. 8TH GRADE GIRLS Bottom row—left to right—D. Willoughby, J. Nolan, R. Pierson, M. Wise, W. Whittenberger, J. Kirsch, A. Bupp, B. Perrin. Middle row—B. J. Reed, J. Bivens, B. Lewis, V. Dauber, B. Lovelace, J. Krontz, B. Poorman, M. Carter. Back row-—S. Kunce, H. Harker, P. Borgert, S. Holtz, B. Kerr, C. Maddock, V. Allabach. K S 53 ■ • “We Can ' t Tell Port From Starboard ” ★ 8TH GRADE BOYS Bottom Row—B. Rosine, T. Jeffrey, L. Franks, D. Bennett, J. Keeslar, R. Carter, J. Miller, J. Andrews, M. Melchi. Middle Row—T. Jackson, R. Persing, J. Hulse, D. Urick, L. Randall, M. Nelson, R. Frays, G. Nusbaum, J. Quirin, A. Hambright. Back Row—W. Krontz, J. Embler, E. Seafert, K. Wagner, J. Bargo, W. Eaton, C. Coohon. Bottom Row—S. Good, C. Colpetsir, J. Barnell, M. Scheetz, T. Blassius, J. Spaulding, D Miller, D. McCarthy, C. Monroe, R. Mayer, J. Bertva, D. Baldwin. Middle Row—J. Davis, E. Gauss, D. McBride, L. Kline, P. Sorge, D. Gosling, K. Krontz, G. foote, E. Wisler. C. Lytle. Back Row—Tom Walters, D. Lewis, D. Borgert, R. Kleesert, P. Lanning, E. Knapp. 54 Steerage SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS G. Falkenstein, R. Kelm, J. Hostettler, M. Lewis, D. Keeslar, L. Smoker. 7TH CtRADERS As this was our first year as “Junior-Highers” no wonder we were a bit sea sick. Hour long classes, vieing with the other passengers for elbow space in crowded corridors, getting acquainted with our various teachers, was enough to make our heads swim. However thus far we have managed to stand firm and keep our heads above water. 102 strong our class has been represented in the Youth Center Council, Midget football, and bas¬ ketball teams and Scout work. We may be last in the line-up of classes but who can say we are the least! for “If we can keep our smile when seniors tease us And grin when in wrong rooms we thought were right, If we can keep our heads when exams displease us And don’t let sticklers get us in a fright, If we, at football games, can cheer our team on And do not pass up homework on our way, Why, Kids, we’ll leave a record that we’ll beam on; And what’s more, we’ll be a senior (or senior- ita) some day!” X s 55 The Seventh Grade ★ GIRLS—7TH GRADE Front Row—S. Holtz, P. McPherson, B. Stutz, J. Bassett, M. Adams, J. Gilhams, J. Wilson J. West. Second Row—M. Hovarter, S. Mustone, S. Flint, J- Winkelmeyer, J. Coohon, S. Pierson C Sunday, C. Wall. Third Row—L. King, M. Schroeder, B. Wallick, M. Lewis, N. Palmer, E. Sumnev, H. Harmon P. Thor. Front Row—D. Miller, J. Hostettler, D. Lewis, M. Hoenecke, P. Kline F. Lawmczak. ’ Second Row M. Nelson, I. Cromie, N. Shauver, M. Bunn, N. Plucinski, J. Gardner, R. Bogart. Third Row—T. Carter, S. Pridgeon, C. Holtz, E. Kanouse, M. Clevering, C. Besser, N. Bayl or Vanzile, B. Luse, P. B. Carls, N. Bupp. 56 mC: “We’re Just Getting Seasick” ★ BOYS—7TH GRADE Front Row—D. Keeslar, S. Krontz, R. Hankins, K. Burdno, R. Kolady, W. Tupper, W. Kelley, W. Large, G. Falkenstein. Second Row—G. Hunter, T. Kosmerick, J. Longacre, C. Adams, B. Gaddis, D. Denniston, J. Parker, S. Hageman, W. Sargent, R. Kime. Third Row—L. Smoker, R. Brubaker, D. Mick, J. McLauchlin, C. Hoyt, R. Beach, R. Baker. Front Row—D. Jones, H. Eaton, K. Schaeffer, M. Owen, E. Schroeder, L. Holtz, D. Rice, J. Abbs, H. Pickles. Second Row—M. Spearow, J. Miller, A. Houck, R. Maddock, B. Huss, R. Funk, F. Kunce, D. Sutton, K. Chapman. Third Row—R. Probst, C. Hawkins, J. Pierson, J. Hostettler, R. Gordon, V. Harker. ★ 57 A Diary- As Kept By September, 1946 Dear Diary: This month I started out with the rest of the student body of Sturgis High on another voyage through the school year. 1 was all excited at fin¬ ally being a senior, but I didn’t seem to feel any different. I always thought that when I got to be a senior I would be old and wise, but I guess I’m neither. Well, I haven’t time to philosophize, I’ve got to get to work. Our football team has started its season by losing most of its games. Oh, well, you can’t expect to win all the time. We’ve upset SHS a little with our elections. We’ve got posters and slogans in all the rooms and campaign promises are flying thick and fast. We senior girls showed that we could stick together by elect¬ ing all girl officers, except one Student Union Representative. It was quite a surprise to the boys who thought all we could do was to argue and make catty remarks. I’ll have to close now and start studying. I sort of got out of practice during the summer. Phil Lint O K, Good bye ‘‘Put her right here. Two winsome little “3rd Hour G.S.R. always looks like this” lassies” October, 1946 Dear Diary: Here I am again, and with lots to tell of what’s happened in the last month. First, our band won State marching honors, and they really deserved them, because they had to wade through mud about 6 inches deep, or at least is seemed that bad. Some¬ thing pretty big and wonderful happened this month to our young people—a Youth Center has been set up. It has a juke box, a reading room, and a place to play games. We’ve needed this for some time, now there’s someplace to go besides the movies. I made the Trojan staff, and helped elect Marilyn Wenzel as editor. I’m really turning literary, for I’m on the Sturgensian staff too We think it’s going to be about the best yet. Thank heavens I was initiated into all the clubs I wanted to join last year, some of the rigs and stunts the new members are going through are terrific. I’ll have to run now and get dressed for our Senior dance. It’s in the gym, and we have it all decorated with pumpkins, corn shocks and all the other sym¬ bols of Hallowe’en. Makes a little country girl feel right at home. 58 . tiH m One of Our Passengers November, 1946 Dear Diary: This month I saw three sharp assemblies: the Charm Quartette; a representative from the Na¬ tional Transcribed Society for the Blind; and Cap¬ tain Riclcenbacker’s companion, Lieut. Whittaker. I saw the Junior’s class play, too. It was “Ac¬ cidents Will Happen,” a comedy, which I really liked. We Seniors have been discussing trips, and all of them sound so good I don’t know where I want to go. Something new has been added to the school—we now have two boy cheerleaders. Had a two-day shore leave for Thanksgiving and as usual I managed to overstuff myself with turkey and all the trimmings. I’m going to toddle off to bed now with some Pepto-Bismol and a hot water bottle. Band’s Bingo Party A Christmas tree and all the trimmings The Seniors had a party “Two good scouts” Mr. Hobel Mr. Wetzel December, 1946 Dear Diary: With Thanksgiving over for another year, I am now back in school. Our basketball season has opened with a bang. We defeated Lakeview in a close 30-29 game. The Debaters have started their season, too, and they scored a victory over Hillsdale. The Chorus gave Christmas programs to different clubs, and then gave the same program in a school assembly. It made me forget for a while the mad rush of shopping and other things and think of the real meaning of Christmas. Just finished writing an editorial about the tuberculosis drive, which the school supported. Some of the editorials will be in the Trojan, and maybe I’ll be one of the lucky ones. The DeMolay is giving a big formal dance tonight, so after it and my last minute Christmas shopping rush, I know I’m going to spend my two weeks leave—resting my sore feet. Hope Santa Claus is good to me. Bye for now until next year. 59 A Dia ry - Continued January, 1947 Dear Diary: Back on board again after a lazy two weeks, which I spent in sleeping late and just loafing. Now I have just one thing bothering me—exams! I ran across a cute little ditty which just about fits my present state of mind: I think that I shall never see An E as lovely as a B A “B” whose rounded form is pressed Upon the records of the blessed; An E comes easily, and yet It isn’t easy to forget; That E : ' s are made by fools like me But only God can make a B-ee. I think I’ll survive, though, so now I can get ready for another semester. We Seniors have chosen our trip. We’re going on a boat cruise th rough the Great Lakes, and stop in Chicago for a day. I’ve always wanted to try out my sea legs, and now I’ll have three days to see if I’m cut out to be an old salt—I’m going prepared, though, I’ve got a bunch of little pink pills, just in case. February, 1947 Dear Diary: There’s not much going on this month. All the different clubs are keeping me busy, and I’ve been seeing basketball games, but outside of that nothing much is happening. We played our last basketball game of the season, and beat Adrian in a very close contest. It was an overtime game, and for the last five minutes I practically held my breath. We finally got one basket, though, just before the overtime period ended. Now we have a .500 percentage, having won half our games. This last week Eve been one of a big group of people absent from school, floored by the flu. Even some of those staunch individuals, the teachers, have gone down under the cold bugs. Oh well, if win¬ ter colds come, can spring be far behind? March, 1947 Dear Diary: I he ship is really buzzing this month. The operetta, “Mile. Modiste” is being given, and from the looks of things, it’s quite a success. We Seniors have chosen our play, “Our Town,” and have started work on it. It’s certainly different— it has no scenery except for a few chairs and a step ladder. I hope the people appreciate it. Had a brief overnight pass while the teachers attended County Institute. Imagine, they have classes just like we do! I went to see the basketball tourna¬ ments in the gym. We beat Coldwater, which is quite a feather in our cap, since they have had eleven straight victories, but we were beaten by State High. It’s a good thing that game came on Saturday, because I was so hoarse from yelling, I couldn’t talk. Sturgis is getting to be quite well known; we had a “Sturgis Day” on station WKZO, and had some programs dedicated to Sturgis and others were broadcast from our own band room. Now I’ll have to run and dig up a green dress for the Sophomore Prom, the Sham¬ rock Shuffle, which is coming up. April, 1947 Dear Diary: It’s almost time for spring vacation, and I have a premature case of spring fever. This is the time when I hate to be in school. Everything looks so clean and fresh outside that Economics doesn’t mean much. If I weren’t worried about a 7th hour class session, I’m afraid I’d be tempted to skip. Well, in just a month I’ll be permanently dis¬ charged. In anticipation of this, all optimistic Seniors have ordered caps and gowns. If I can keep awake that long, I’ll be back next month. Mya, 1947 Dear Diary: At last the day I’ve been waiting for is almost here. I’m graduating! Along with 110 others I am to march acros the stage and receive that preci¬ ous piece of paper that stands for 12 years of work. I’ve hardly had time to catch my breath, there’s been so much going on. First there was the Senior trip, which was really super, for everyone except for the few with weak stomachs; then there was Class Day, and the issuing of the Sturgensians. I had to send out announcements and acknowledge gifts and other things that all Seniors must do. To top off a lovely month came the J-Hop, and the Juniors this year really did themselves proud; we hardly recognized the old gym. This will be the last entry in my diary—it’s all over and deep down inside of me I’m feeling all weepy now that the time for saying good bye is here. We have a grand school. I’ve loved every minute of my time here—and now—“Bon Voyage.” 60 Our Diamond Stars Who VARSITY BASEBALL 1st Row—W. Pannell, A. Lancaster, H. DeWitt, R. Borgert, W. Berger, H. Morrison, M. Lukomski, L. Hopkins, P. Lint. 2nd Row ' Coach Miller, N. Kraft, G. Denniston, V. Repke, W. Stetson, D. Ulrey, T. Linder, Managers D. Pranks and Harry Wenzel. Coach Robert Miller’s diamond demons wound up a very successful season perched in second place in the 1946 Twin-Valley standings. In the last twelve years, the local lads have won nine T-V Championships and ended up in second place the other three times. Starting with a green and in¬ experienced team, the boys improved as the season progressed. All but two, Wayne Berger and Roger Borgert, will be back to play next spring. Sturgis 6, Constantine 5—In the first game of the season, the yet untried team managed to nose out a powerful hitting team. Sturgis 0, Constantine 2—The inability to gar¬ ner a hit off McNeal of Constantine, meant the 4 rojans’ first defeat in the new season. Sturgis 1, Cold water 0—Norman Kraft came through with the Millerites lone hit to drive in the winning run as Wayne Berger pitched a three- hitter to shut out the Cardinals. Sturgis 2, Kalamazoo Central 5—Falling before the hard hitting of the class A school, the fellows came home with a great deal of experience under their belts. Sturgis 18, Marshall 7—The Trojans had a field day as they pounded in 18 runs to scalp the Redskins. Bill Pannell led the local club with five hits. Sturgis 12, Adrian 6—In their first meeting the sharp hitting of the Sturgis team meant defeat for the new T-V school. Sturgis 0, Albion 5—A wet field plus many errors on the side of the Trojans meant a loss that probably cost them the Championship as Albion went into the game an underdog. Sturgis 3, Hillsdale 2—In a very low scoring game the Hornets of Hillsdale lost their sting and fell before the onslaught of the localites. Sturgis 13, Lakeview 0 —Pounding the ball all over the lot, the team came home with a well de¬ served victory. In this game the team showed that they had what it takes. Sturgis 2, East Lansing 7—In the final game of the season, the Sturgis Trojans lost both the game and the Twin Valey Championship to a strong team from the capital city. TWIN VALLEY CONFERENCE STANDINGS T earn Won Lost Per. East Lansing. . . . . 6 1 .859 Sturgis. . 5 2 .714 Coldwater. .5 2 .714 Lakeview. . 3 4 .429 Albion. . 3 4 .429 Hillsdale. ? 4 .333 Adrian. ? 5 .286 Marshall. ? 5 .286 62 Sail Through Their Foes RESERVE BASEBALL Seated—A. Freeland, H. Smoker, K. Borgert, B. Aimer, J. Lint, R. Deter, B. Parsing, B. Yunker, C. McLauchlin. Standing—J. Lambourne, F. David, B. Sumney, R. Oman, B. Dobberteen, D. Picker, E. Hilgendorf, B. Brown, R. Spenser, R. Prentice, Coach Maner. ★ Under the capable coaching of Wallace Maner the Sturgis Reserves finished a successful season with some of the future diamond stars playing a good game of baseball. Sturgis 12—Burr Oak Varsity 8. In the first game of the season, the local lads pounded the horsehide into the outer garden to start the season out right. Sturgis 8—White Pigeon Varsity 11. The junior squad lost a close game in which many runs and hits were produced. Sturgis 1—Colon Reserves 5. The reserves looked as if they were in poor shape in this game and came home w T ith their second defeat of the yet young season. Sturgis 13—Burr Oak Varsity 3. In the second diamond duel between these two teams, the local¬ ities again out-slugged the opposition to clinch a well deserved victory. Sturgis 4—White Pigeon Varsity 9. Again the White Pigeon Chiefs out-played the second team to win hands down. Sturgis 8—Colon Reserves 1. In the return match the Junior Trojans out played and out hit the Colon second squad to get revenge for their earlier defeat. Sturgis 11—Howe School 3. On a field day at Spence Field everybody except the bat boy helped in defeating the meek mites from Howe. Sturgis 4—Howe School 3. In the return match the Southern boys put up a good fight but the Trojans managed to win, winding up the season with a .625 percentage. Five games won and three lost. Reserve Baseball Record Sturgis.12jBurr Oak Varsity Won 5 . 8 8 White Pigeon Varsity. II 1 Colon Reserves.5 13 Burr Oak Varsity... 3 4 White Pigeon Varsity 9 8 J Colon Reserves. 1 11 Howe School. 3 4 Howe School. 3 Lost 3 Per. .625 63 Our Hardy Gridiron Heroes Who 1 W M ML A 1 a mf h o tjfC k . r • s ■ % - bm It jFs fcF hsj St ws® ’■ 1st Row—R. Pinney, W. Stapleton, H. Magnus, W. Renner, J. Benedict, P. Lint, T. Walters R. Selser, L. Hopkins. 2nd Row—-Coach Finlay, R. Spencer, W. Ulmer, R. Fennell, R. Freeman, B. Persing, J. Borgert L. West, J. Ford, Coach Miller. ’ J ’ 3rd Row—R. Holliday, D. Mowry, D. Franks, V. Andrews, W. Panned, J. Houck, T Reid Manager L. Lamborne. ’ ★ VARSITY FOOTBALL V ith only five lettermen returning from the 1945 football squad, Coach Bob Finley did not have much experience to work with. Though the team had a very dismal season as far as the won and lost column was concerned the Trojans did turn in some fine games as one oddity of the season showed. I he local grid squad made more first downs than did their opponents. Sturgis 0—St. Augustine . A fumble in the fourth quarter set up Kalamazoo’s winning touch¬ down. Sturgis 6—East Lansing 21. Cary Bachman sparked East Lansing to their victory in a tough contest. The Trojans scored their first touchdown of the season in the fourth quarter. Sturgis 0—Lakeview 12. 1 he hard running of Dale Cummins spelled the Trojans’ third defeat. Sturgis 21—Hillsdale 7. Bob Pinney scored twice to lead the Trojans to their first win of the season. Sturgis 6—Marshall 25. Bill Grace passed and ran wild in the last few minutes of play to help rack up Marshall’s fourth straight conference victory. Sturgis 2—Albion 14. The high school gridders had a lapse and a hard driving Albion eleven man¬ aged to trample the Trojans. Sturgis 13—Three Rivers 27. The team was shifted around and the boys turned in their finest game of the season. The Wildcats managed to score their winning touchdowns in the last few minutes of playing time. Sturgis 0—Coldwater 13. All the seniors and most of the underclassmen “put out” and made a rugged night of it for the Cardinals. Most of the locals are underclassmen and next year’s team should be one to be proud of. Bob Pinney and Jim Benedict were elected honorary co¬ captains by their team-mates. At the close of the season Jim Benedict was placed on the T-V All Conference team with Cleon Notestine earning second team laurels. Bob Pin¬ ney received honorable mention. Season Record Sturgis. . 6 .21 P j y . 7 .25 .14 yy . 7 Final T-V Standings .13 Team Won Lost Pet. Marshall. . . . . 6 0 1.000 East Lansing. . 4 1 .800 Lakeview. . . . .4 2 .667 Coldwater. . . . 3 2 .600 Albion. . 2 4 .333 Sturgis. . 1 5 .166 Hillsdale. . 0 6 .000 64 Rowed Fiercely While the Waves 1st Row—W. Linder, W. Sprister, J. Lint, A. Freeland, R. Brown, R. Kuenzel, W. Dobberteen, F. Hanneway, D. Sidener. 2nd Row—Coach Veld, J. Jacobs, F. Lancaster, D. Loetz, D. Lytle, J. Frohreip, R. Deter, R. Briscoe, Manager K. Zabel. 3rd Row—P. Pugh, R. Oman, R. Sumney, E. Hilgendorf, F. David, D. Blanchard, J. Marker, H. Moore. RESERVE FOOTBALL 1 he Varsity Reserve squad, under the coaching of Garret Veld, finished the 1946 season by record¬ ing three wins, three losses, and one scoreless tie. In their first game of the season the reserve team defeated a stubborn Coldwater Reserve team by a score of 13-0. The only tie of the season came about in a slow game played against the White Pigeon Varsity which ended scoreless 0-0. Journeying to Three Rivers for their third game of the season, the Junior Trojans defeated the T. R. Reserves by a score of 25-19. Playing against their second Varsity squad of the season, the Reserves dropped their first game to the Colon Varsity by a score of 6-12. The Constantine Varsity handed the junior squad their second defeat of the season, with the game ending 6-26. In a soaking downpour the Reserve squad met the I hree Rivers Reserves and handed them their second defeat by a thrilling score of 13-12. I he last game of the season was played at Cold- water, wherein the Coldwater Reserve squad sought revenge for their previous tilt by handing the Sturgis Reserves a 0-6 defeat. Reserve Team Record Sturgis Reserves.13jColdwater Reserves... 0 .0|White Pigeon Varsity. 0 25lTh ree Rivers Reserves 19 6|Colon Varsity.12 61 Constantine.26 13[Three Rivers Reserves 12 OjColdwater. 6 65 Rolled High all About Them 1st Row—D. Finch, W. Harker, A. Metzger, D. Strang, J. Tibbott; L. McBride, M. Post, R. Wenzell, F. Robbins. 2nd Row—B. Lonsbury, J. Lomborne, D. Brubaker, L. Eberhard, J. Bogart, B. Frame, B .Holtz, F. Kime, B. Jones, J. Linder, G. Shimp, B. Collins. 3rd Row—Mr. Veld, coach; L. Blanchard’ P. Fox, W. Cromie, J. Carey, T. Hart, P. Scheetz, D. Hyde, D. Kuenzel, H. Melchi. ★ MIDGET FOOTBALL I he Midget squad closed the season with two wins and two defeats. The Constantine Reserves Sturgis Midgets handed them their two defeats by scores of 12-0 ” ” and 7-0. The victories were over the White Pigeon Reserves 12-2 and the Cold water Midgets 13-0. ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE (Top left)—The two Co-Captains: J. Benedict and B. (Middle right)—“Now this comes off the “T” Bovs.” P i n n 0 v , (Bottom)—The Four Horsemen: Selser; Pinney (lop right)—6 points for Sturgis! Notestine ; Magnus. (Middle left)—Hike—One—Two! Midget Record . .. . 0[Constantine Reserves. . 12 . . . . 13|Coldwater Midgets. . . 0 . . . . 01Constantine Reserves. . 7 . . . .12!White Pigeon Reserves 2 66 Our Cagers Who Were Tossed Sending—Mgr. G. Shimp, P. Pugh, T. Walters, R. Spidell, R. Wagner, Mgr. K. Zabel. Seated -R. Spencer, C. Notestine, L. Hopkins, R. Selser, H. DeWitt, B. Pannell, J. Grim Absent from picture—B. Stapleton. BASKETBALL VARSITY ith but two lettermen returning from last year, Coach Robert Miller built this year’s squad around reserve players and developed a fine aggressive ball club. The basketeers ended the season successfully with 7 victories and 7 defeats in conference play and outscored their opponents in total points. Captain Bill Pannell was placed on the all conference team, and Guard Jack Grim was given honorable mention. Pannell also ranked second place in T. V. scoring with 199 points, and DeWitt ranked 7 with 126. Sturgis 30—Lakeview 29 Opening the season, the Varsity squad traveled to Lakeview and came out on top in a hard fought game. DeWitt sparked his teammates with 19 points. Sturgis 36—Marshal 42 Unable to break through the mighty zone defense of the Redskins, the locals were defeated in the first game of th e season. Sturgis 38—Three Rivers 33 I he I rojans met their first non-conference foe and won a well-deserved victory from the Wildcats. Sturgis 38—East Lansing 49 Seemingly unable to control the backboard the Sturgis boys bowed to the rangy Capital City lads, to earn their 3rd conference victory. Sturgis 41—Hillsdale 43 A valiant scoring spree in the fourth quarter fell short of 2 points as the Hornets walked of victorious. Sturgis 48—Albion 35 Led bj Forward Lyle Hopkins the local lads smothered Albion for their 2nd Twin Valley victory. Sturgis 4 1—Coldwater 52 Meeting the Cardinals in our home gym, the Trojans were unable to halt the sharp-shooting of the Redbirds and suffered their 4th T. V. Ios. Sturgis 46—Adrian 49 A third quarter scoring slump resulted in a defeat for the Trojans as Adrian edged the local by 3 points. Sturgis 48—Lakeview 36 Meeting the Spartans for the 2nd time the Sturgis mates chalked up their 3rd conference victory. Outstanding de¬ fensive play was the highlight of this tilt. Sturgis 27—Marshall 31 Journeying to Marshall for a return engagement thi Sturgis hoopsters fell short by 4 points in a thrilling garni with the league leaders. Sturgis 38—Three Rivers Seeking revenge for their previous set back, the Wild cats handed Sturgis their first non-conference defeat. Sturgis 39—East Lansing 36 C aptain Bill Pannell started for the locals and garnerec 13 points to lead his mates to victory over a highh favored East Lansing Quintet. Sturgis 4 1—Hillsdale 27 Continuing on their victory streak the Trojans drownec out the buzz boys and earned themselves their 5th T. V victory. Sturgis 36—Coldwater 52 Meeting the Redbirds in the Roosevelt gym, the locals could not hit the hoop as the rampaging Cardinals forged their way to the top rung of the T. V. ladder. Sturgis 39—Albion 34 The sterling defensive play of Jack Grim and the scoring ability of Howard DeWitt gave the local a hard-earned victory. Sturgis 33—Adrian 31 The last game of the T. V. season resulted in an over¬ time battle with the locals coming out in front. Capt. Bill Pannell sank a long shot in the overtime and also led his mates in scoring with 15 points. Sturgis 29—Coldwater 28 The highlight of the season came when Mr. Miller’s proteges turned back the conference winning Cardinals in the district tournament. The locals were defeated how¬ ever by State High of Kalamazoo the following night. Conference Record Team Won Lost Pet. Coldwater. 2 .857 Marshall. 4 714 East Lansing. 5 .643 Sturgis. 7 .500 Lakeview. 8 .428 Adrian. 9 .357 Hillsdale. 10 .286 Albion. 9 11 .214 (Continued on Page 69) On the Stormy Seas but Who Standing—Coach P. Miller, F. Kime, D. Finch, J. Bogart, D. Lytle, J. Frohriep, R. Jones. Seated—R. Dresser, W. McLaughlin, D. Tennent, D. Briscoe, R. Freeman, B. Persing, J. Lint, D. Mowry, R. Modert, W. Renner. Abent from picture—J. Hanselman, C. Warner. RESERVE BASKETBALL The local second team, coached by Paul Miller, wound up a very successful season by winning 12 and losing 4 ball games. By amassing a total of 501 points to their opponents 357, the younger lads showed they might have some material for next year’s line-up. Most of the fellows were Sophomores or Fresh¬ men and as the games went along, they showed decided improvement. We hope they keep up the good work. Sturgis yy yy THE SEASON’S SCHEDULE: 25 Lakeview. .... 9 yy 29; Marshall. ....24 yy 25 Three Rivers.... ... .18 yy 33 East Lansing.... ....41 yy 30j Hillsdale. ... .11 yy .30 Hillsdale. . . . 28 Albion. .... 9 yy 13 Coldwater. ....25 yy 60 Adrian. ....25 yy 9 23 31 27 16 48 26 15 Sturgis yy yy SEASON’S RECORD (Continued from Page 68) 30 Lakeview. .29 yy .48 Lakeview. .36 36 Marshall. .42 yy .27 Marshall. .31 3SlThree Rivers. .33 yy .38 Three Rivers. .41 38! East Lansing. .49 yy .39iEast Lansing. .36 41 Hillsdale. .43 yy .44 Hillsdale. .27 48 Albion. .35 yy .36 Coldwater. .52 44 Coldwater. .52 yy .39 Albion. .34 46 Adrian. .49 yy .33 Adrian. .31 TOURNAMENT Sturgis.291 Coldwater.28 ” .321 State High.36 STURGIS TOTAL POINTS OPPONENTS TOTAL POINTS 625 620 69 Finally Weathered the Gale Standing—L. Smoker, D. Jones, E. Wisler, Coach Finlay, W. Tupper, M. Melchi, D. McCarthy. Seated—D. Keeslar, R. Brubaker, J. Hulse, L. Randall, D. Borgert, J. Bargo, D. Miller. Absent from picture—G. Hunter, R. Kime. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL During the basketball season, we had several glimpses of great teams to come as the Jr. High team went undefeated. Playing a schedule of 10 games, Coach Robert Linlay’s proteges overtook all competition. Most of the games were well played and showed what we should have in a few years in basketball. Doing most of the playing for the Junior Trojans were: Borgert, Randall, Miller, Keeslar, Brubaker, Wisler, Kime, Tupper, Bargo, and Hulse. The season record is as follows: Sturgis. 26 Coldwater.. . . .20 n 16 Burr Oak.... .15 48 Colon. .13 36 Constantine. . . .14 n .321 Howe... 33 Colon. . 3 Jr. High 1946-47 12 19 26 Coldwater. .20 ” . .38 Howe. 16 Burr Oak. .15 ” . .35 Constantine 48 (Colon. .13 ” . .17 Burr Oak. 36 Constantine. . . .14 ” . .32 H owe 33 Colon. . 3 ” .... .30 Coldwater. 2nd Reserves 32 Coldwater. .13 .19 Howe (Res 37 Colon. .14 .29 Coldwater. 37 Colon. . 6 2nd Varsity 36! Colon. .25 ” . 11 14 12 .32 70 Husky Young Tars WRESTLERS Bottom row—J. Schragg, R. Brand, D. Large, R. Brubaker, J. Lamborne, H. Smoker, B. Holtz. Second row—R. Kuenzel, R. King, R. Sumney, W. Dobberteen, A. Metzger, M.l Post, B. Linder, R. Pinney, P. Sheetz. Third row—Coach Finlay, A. Freeland, J. Ford, J. Bradley, C. Pursley, R. Oman, R. Frame, R. Strang, J. Tibbott, D. Kuenzel. Absent from picture—L. West, D. Ulrey, R. Wallick, R. Kanouse, R. Holiday. WRESTLING Coach Robert Finlay’s “Mat men” ended up with a season’s record that wasn’t too good but the local mat pounders improved as the season went along. They are still young and inexperienced, but our school should see some future mighty men on the wrestling mats. Bob Pinney and Lloyd West were elected cap¬ tains for the year and three matches were held with Howe. The local lads were out fought by a good team and lost all three matches. There were sev¬ eral individual matches on Intramural night and the season ended with a Wrestle Royal taking place during the Intramural Round-Up. There were 43 boys out for the sport and as no Varsity award is given the hard work, we should realize that our school does provide recreation for those who want it. Here’s hats off to these husky young tars, our “rasslers.” TUMBLERS Bottom row—R. Brown, J. Frohriep, D. Finch, R. Brand. Second row—R. Collins, D. Large, C. McLauchlin. Third row—W. Snook. 72 They Know The Ropes COACHES Seated: P. Miller, F. Aungst, “Bob” Miller. Standing: G. Veld, “Bob” Finlay, W. Maner. COACHES To manage the Sport’s desk of the good ship S. S. Sturgensian, we had at the helm six pilots who did a fine job in keeping the Athletic Department- shipshape. Robert Miller, who has been with us for sixteen years, is director of the Athletic Department; he coaches Varsity Basketball and Baseball. Coach Miller is kept busy during the summer months by directing the inter-city softball tournaments. Mr. Miller’s “salts” have always been on or near the top of the leagues in all the sports that he has coached. Paul Miller, who boarded ship this year, hails from Indiana’s Ball State Teachers’ College. He served as line coach for the Varsity Football squad this year and took over the Reserve Basketball squad midway in the season. Coming to us in 1943 as Reserve Football Coach, Robert Finlav took over the Varsity chores after Dale Faunce left for East Fansing. Mr. Finlay coached our mighty Junior High basketball team this year to an undefeated season and also handled the wrestling department. Our intramural system was greatly improved this year, and due credit can be given to Garret Veld, intramural director. Mr. Veit coaches Re¬ serve Football and coached the Reserve Basketball team through the first part of the season. Seeing to it that the passengers of the S. S. Stur- gension hear of all the sports news, is one of the jobs of Mr. Maner, who is publicity man for the Athletic Department. Mr. Maner also coaches Reserve Baseball. To keep the girls active in sports activities, Frances Aungst managed the girls’ physical educa¬ tion classes and assisted in the directing of the Girls’ Athletic Association. 73 Merit Ratings For FOOTBALL AWARDS 1946 George Shimp Bob Summey Jim Lamborne Paul Scheetz Harlan Moore Ed Hilgendorf Dick Oman MANAGERS Kenneth Zabel Dick Lamborne SERVICE MONOGRAM “19S46” Phil Pugh, Jr. Harry Melchi Richard Hyde Bob Frame Bob Jones Dave Finch Bill Lonsbury Bob Collins Jim Bogart Ronald Robbins Dick Brubaker Joe Linder Carl Harker Leland Eberhard Phil Fox Dick Wenzel LeRoy Blanchard Larry McBride Ted Hart Joel Tibbott John Cary Bill Holtz Richard Strang Marvin Post Arland Metzger Don Kuenzel FOOTBALL AWARDS VARSITY LETTERS Cleon Notestine Lyle Hopkins Jim Benedict Bob Pinney Herbert Magnus Phil Lint Bob Fennell Ray Spencer Bill Panned Jim Reid Bob Holliday Vernon Andrews Rondo Selser Tom Walters Warren Renner Bill Stapleton Jim Ford Benny Persing Bill Ulmer Bob Freeman Doug Mowry VARSITY RESERVE LETTERS John Houck Dick Franks Frank David Lloyd West John Bogart Don Blanchard Frank Hanaway Bill Sprister Bill Linder Dick Briscoe Don Loetz Max Harker Jack Lint Bill Dobberteen Bob Brown Bob Kuenzel Alan Freeland Arden Lancaster Jim Jacobs Dick Deter Dean Sidener Don Lytle Frank Kime Jack Frohriep Top VARSITY “S” SENIORS Bill Pannell Lyle Hopkins Jack Grim Howard Dewitt Ray Spencer Cleon Notestine Robert Wagner JUNIORS Rondo Selser Bill Stapleton MANAGERS George Shimp Ken Zable Notch Seamen BASKETBALL AWARDS FOR 1946-47 VARSITY RESERVE “rS” SENIORS Dick Spidell JUNIORS Tom Walters Phil Pugh Warren Renner Dick Briscoe John Hanselman SOPHOMORES Bob Freeman Jack Lint Doug Mowry Ray Modert Benny Persing Wayne McLauchlin Ray Dresser SERVICE MONOGRAM “19S46” SOPHOMORES Dick Tennent FRESHMEN Dave Finch Jack Frohriep Jim Bogart Bob Jones Frank Kime Don Lytle Charles Warner VARSITY “S” SENIORS Roger Borgert Wayne Berger Bill Kasdorf George Denniston Tom Linder Hubert Morrisson Wesley Stetson JUNIORS Howard Dewitt Lyle Hopkins Phil Lint Marvin Lukomski Bill Pannell SOPHOMORES Norman Kraft FRESHMEN Arden Lancaster BASEBALL AWARDS 1946 VARSITY RESERVE “rS” SENIORS Victor Repke JUNIORS Don Ulrey FRESHMEN Keith Borgert Richard Deter Alan Freeland Jack Lint Wayne McLauchlin Benny Persing Richard Prentice Marion Smoker Bill Ulmer Bill Yunker Doug Mowry SERVICE MONOGRAM “19S46” SOPHOMORES Frank David Dale Picker Warren Renner Robert Summey FRESHMEN Robert Brown Bill Dobberteen Ray Dresser Edward Hilgendorf George King Jim Lamborne Richard Oman MANAGERS Harry Wenzel Dick Franks SENIORS Bob Pinney Bob King Bob Holliday Don Ulrey Dick Brubaker Dick Strang Bob Brandt WRESTLING AWARDS 1946-47 JUNIORS Jim Ford Lloyd West Harold Smoker Richard Kanouse Bill Linder Bob Summey SOPHOMORES Bill Dobberteen Paul Sheetz Richard Wallick Bob Kuenzel Jim Lamborne Alan Freeland Dick Oman Jim Bradley Carlton Pursley FRESHMEN Bill Holtz David Large Arland Metzger Joel Tibbott Marvin Post Bob Frame 75 Boosters Bolster Sinking Spirits CHEER LEADERS Kneeling: B. Blodgett, L. Johns, D. Benedict, J. Kasdorf. Standing: J. Benedict, D. Franks. Absent: L. Webster, C. Merchant. ★ CHEER LEADERS Can you imagine a basketball or football game without cheer leaders? Spectators and teams alike depend upon having their spirits bolstered by en¬ thusiastic cheer leaders at each and every game. Knowing that the morale of any team depends to a great extent on the cheering our leaders have a real duty to perform for their school. 1 hey : have never failed to inspire the crowd and the playing team whether the going was tough or easy. Loyal as they are to their school and team we in turn should be loyal to them. So Come On Roost¬ ers! Let’s Go! We’re With You—Rah! Rah! Rah! Skippers’ Helpers STUDENT COUNCIL M. Lewis, M. Sheetz, E. Wisler, B. King, J. Holt, B. Fennell, T. Walters, J. Ford, J. Linder, J. Frohriep. STUDENT The Student Council is a fine example of dem- ocrary in action. Through this organization the 600 students of our high school can voice their opinions on the numerous and complex problems that arise in any present-day high school. Under the advisorship of Mr. P. S. Wheat and Principal Mr. Perry, the Council has been successfully guid¬ ed through a busy year of events which has included the best assembly programs possible. Among the most outstanding were a lecture by Lt. James Whittaker, Co-Pilot on Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker’s plane, Pierce Knox, blind Xylophone player, Ball COUNCIL Ringers, Otto Schact, concert artist and lecturer, the play Rip Van Winkle presented by Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis, and the Albion College Band. In order to become a member of the Student Council a Student is nominated by his classmates. Each class from the seventh through the twelfth grade is represented by two members. 1 he Student Council appreciates the help of the student body in carrying out its activities. Working on the Council has been a profitable and enjoyable experience. To next year’s Council good luck and success. 78 Ship’s Clerks jjjM . A f j hx W --� Jj Hr -M i m Wf - ' fm mm MfSPj SB � ! Hi JmT--, 1 fH jM: J Tv T HL 11 COMMERCIAL CLUB Front Row: R. Sigrist, D. Picker, J. Mingus, F. Derr, P. Purdy Second Row: J. Bogart, D. Meyers, J. Lawler, H. Emerson, M. Beigh, J. Reeg, J. Flowk. Third Row: B. Teadt, R. Notestine, E. Snook, N. Englarth, P. Stump, A. Glasgow, M. B. Blodgett, M. Ball, M. Pierson, D. Lewis, W. Murray, Y. Vanderhp. Top Row, standing: Mr. DeHaven, D. Wood, J. Burrows, B. L. Jordan, P. Hansen, J. A Bothamley, M. Yunker, G. Bartold, V. Yunker, P. Spaulding, E. unker, Miss Wood, Tober, Rector. COMMERCIAL CLUB This organization sponsored by Miss Rector and Mr. DeHaven was one of the most active in the high school. The elected officers are Ralph Sigrist, President; Richard Meyers, Vice President; Fran¬ ces Derr, Secretary-Treasurer. Meetings were held the third Wednesday of each month and each member was obligated to pay dues. Refreshments were served at meetings and an outside speaker was often procured. The club had a gala Christmas party and gift exchange. They also took a tour through the First National Bank and Kirsch Company offices to gain practical exp erience and information. Plans are now being laid for contests which will determine the city’s champion typist and shorthand writer. No school club functions to any better purpose than this one. It prepares the youth of today for the jobs and responsibility of tomorrow. 79 Crewmen Who Furnish Book Culture LIBRARY CLUB Front Row: V. Ward, B. Abbs, J. Cooke, D. Britton, N. Kessler, C. Lego, F. Falkenstein. Second Row, seated: P. Wallick, C. Anderson, D. Bohyer, J. Bothamlev. Standing: A Openhauer, B. Huston, D. Mann, J. Ziglear, G. Bartold, N. Kruger, A. Van Poppel, B. Finney, C. Bailey, M. Gasper. LIBRARY CLUB Combining a time to play and to work the Library Club carries on the daily routine of book circulation for the convenience of the entire school. Each morning at 8:15 o’clock the library workers take their assigned place and during each period students helpers assist Mrs. Ruth Brown in the work required to keep the library functioning efficiently. Each member who is working for credit serves in the library at least one period a day. His duties include the loaning and checking of books and lib rary material, keeping cards filed and records up to date, shelving returned books, helping to keep the room attractive and aiding students in finding answers to their questions. Regular staff meetings are held every two weeks to increase the staff’s knowledge and efficiency in the use of library tools and to learn library regula¬ tions and rules. At all times the staffs motto is: “To have the right book, for the right person, at the right time.” 80 Entertainers on Board Ship DRAMATIC CLUB Seated on floor: B. Jordan, G. McCarthy, J. Stutz, B. Wright, M. Huntley, B. Huston, B. Trim, C. Danneberg, N. Kanouse, L. Sherry, L. Danneberg, J. Tober, J. Mingus. Seated in chairs: P. Krueger, J. Howk, J. Reeg, J. Lawler, J. Kemble, C. Merchant, J. Ziglear, K. Kirsch. Standing: R. Shimmel, P. Stratton, J. Avery, P. Krock, N. Loetz, J. Sherry, G. Bartold, J. Benedict, T. Melchi, G. Wetters. Under the guidance of Miss Ann Partridge this organization strives to foster an interest in all phases of dramatics—production, acting, writing, and back stage work. The clubs activities have been numerous. 1 hey presented skits for the Women’s Rural Club last winter. They produced three one-act plays “Keep¬ ing Nora Happy”, “Circumstances Alter Cases”, and “Just Another Saturday.” 1 he club also helped put on assemblies for the high school. In the spring they attended the annual Valley Play Festival presenting a skit for that too. 1 he whole club traveled to Kalamazoo to attend the Civic Theater and study stage handling. Officers of the club are Joyce Howk, president; Terry Melchi, vice president; Mary Dana Huntley, secretary; Lois Sherry, treasurer; and Connie Danneberg, corresponding secretary. Meetings were held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. SI Resolved: We Had A Successful Voyage DEBATE Mr. W. Smith. R. Spencer, D. Tennent, G. Wetters, V. Andrews, J. Benedict. DEBATE Debating in our high school is an elective course so we do know that those students w T ho participate in this worth while activity are doing so because of a real interest and love for the work. That they did have a pleasant cruise is indicated by the many word battles they had with their most able opponents in the Twin Valley Conference, which included teams from: Hillsdale, Lakeview, Coldwater, Albion and Marshall. The question debated by the Twin Valley teams this year was: Resolved : That the Federal Gov¬ ernment shall provide a system of complete Medical care for all citizens at public expense. 1 he members of the negative team were: Vernon And rews, Ray Spencer, Barbara Werkhaven and David Tennent—This team won one of the five debates in which they took part. I he affirmative team was composed of Jim Benedict and Gloria Wetters, and this team won two of their debates. Although these teams cannot boast of many wins, nevertheless the value of debating must not be measured by success or failure in debating contests, but rather in the participation by the debater. 82 They Chart Our Course SCIENCE CLUB Seated on floor: S. Messner, L. Baylor, M. Huntle . Seated on chairs: M. Lukomski, P. Hunter, Mr. DeWitt, J. Kemble, B. Freeman, Shook, H. DeWitt. c Standing: D. Kuenzel, B. Kuenzel, L. McBride, M. Funk, T. Stevenson. R. Rerick, D. Sing a song of sulphide, beaker full of lime, Four and twenty test tubes Breaking all the time. When the cork is taken out, Fumes begin to reek, Isn ' t that an awful mess To have five times a weekf Emerging from the fumes of experiments and explosions, we find the students of science a merry bunch of mad chemists. I nder the capable direction of Mr. Dewitt, the club is really beginning to carry on some activities. At the first meeting of the year, James Benedict was elected President, Bob Freeman, vice president, and Mary Dana Huntley, Secretary. Gloria Wetters was the librarian for incoming material on science. Several projects are under way with Bob Free¬ man and Bob Kuenzel experimenting with a small chemistry “lab.” Jim Benedict and Tommy Stev¬ enson are raising some Hampsters for experiments and research into the field of medicine. Plans for a picnic and a science field trip are under way and the club is doing more and more to advance the knowledge of science in its members. Light-House 84 l Keepers FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Seated: C. Anderson, P. Wallick, E. Kinsey, S. Gauss, Miss Pettyjohn, D. Mann. Standing:M. Kisselberth, J. Cook, D. Britton, N. Keesler, B. Abbs, L. John, A. Miller, E. Awe, M. Seafert, M. Gasper, H. Holtz, E. McLaughlin, S. Prestidge. Left to right: N. Keesler, J. Cook, I. Openheimer, D. Mann. Seated on Floor: P. Hansen, P. Hunter, C. Kirsch, J. Lawler, G. Morgan, P. Kelly, P. Lawniczak, J. Patterson, B. Jordan, C. Wisler, M. Mitchell, E. Snook, B. Dauber, M. Wenzel. Seated on Sofa: P. Krock, A. Glasgow, J. I ober, J. Mingus, R. Notestine, P. Clemens, L. Stevens, M. Lincoln, N. Englarth. Standing: L. Smith, D. Ritter, B. Blodgett, M. Barnes, D. Darby, B. Kelly. F H The Future Homemakers of America is the na¬ tional organization of pupils studying home making in the junior and senior high schools of our country. It is an integral part of the program of home eco¬ nomics in the school and offers opportunity for the further development of a pupil’s initiative in planning and carrying out activities related to home making. The Sturgis Chapter of tlr ' s club has an enroll¬ ment of 60. Membership is open to all students taking Home Economics and those who have had one year of high school Economics. Their activities have been both instructional and purely social. They sponsored an all-girl assembly on Hair Care and Styling; thirty members attended the Regional Home Economics Conference at Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo last Oc¬ tober. Bonnie Kelley of Sturgis was elected Presi¬ dent for the region which was indeed an honor, for this region takes in 30 clubs. A trip was made by the girls to Jonesville to assist them in their formal initiation ceremony. A course in Home Economics is most vital to every girl in preparation for her job as a home maker for she learns to can, to plan meals, buy food economically, and to care for her household equipment. In addition she learns to decorate her home, to wisely handle grooming problems and wardrobe planning, first aid care, and child care in the home; all etiquette problems in the home and in traveling and in fact all that makes for keeping a home “shipshape.” These lighthouse keepers are pointing the way for better homes in America in the future. 85 The Ship’sBelles G.A.A. SENIORS 1st Row—P. Loetz, J. Maystead, M. Goodwin, V. Wisler, M. Mitchell, M. Wenzel, G. Morgan, E. Snook, P. Krock, D. Ostrander, R. Stapleton, J. Howk. 2nd Row—P. Brand, L. Smith, D. Shook, D. Ritter, J. Patterson, J. Reeg, B. Jordan, J. Mingus, M. Beigh, M. Large, P. Lawn iczak, Miss Aungst. 3rd Row—B. Blodgett, M. Barnes, P. Spaulding, P. Hunter, C. Kirsch, J. Kemble, P. Purdy, F. Derr, J. Tober, P. Hanson. G.A.A. JUNIORS Bottom Row—M. Bassett, C. Danneberg, Y. Vanderlip, P. Krueger, N. Kline, C. Norris, F.. Tompkins, J. Lawler, H. Emerson, G. Seitler, J. Kasdorf. 2nd Row—W. West, G. Bartold, W. Murray, T. Ostrander, S. Dickinson, M. Bell, J. Avery, B. Kelley, D. Keeslar, D. Lewis. Top Row—I. Pappas, J. Sherry, J. Ziglear, D. Darby, J. Houck, S. Castle, B. Werkhaven, P. Mast, J. Long, B. Slagg, J. Holtz. 86 Ring True G.A.A. SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMEN Bottom Row—J. Kemble, J. Stutz, C. Merchant, L. Sherry, I. Bassett, M. Storms, N. Niles, D. Sigrist, M. Kiseberth, L. Shook, L. Danneberg. 2nd Row—J. Moon, J. Crago, G. Wetters, P. Stratton, B. Whipple, B. Trim, P. Blossom, T. Brouse, M. Wood, E. McLauchlin, B. Wright. Third Row—L. Ziglear, G. Griffis, D. Benedict, R. Rerick, M. Funk, L. Baylor, M. Huntley, G. McCarthy, R. Kauffman, G. Prestidge, N. Kruger, S. Fuller. Top Row—A. Young, B. Panned, N. Kanouse, W. Teadt, B. Lanning, W. 1 eadt, A. Miller, J. Plucinski, I. Holliday, F. Johns, A. Van Poppel. ★ Now here’s a nice-looking group of girls—we call them the “Ship’s Belles.” Theirs is an ac¬ tive organization for all girls from grades nine to twelve. Their aim is to teach good sportsmanship and build sound minds in sound bodies. Points are awarded for active participation in various sports and awards are given for various ratings. 400 points merits a numeral; 800 points, a small “s”; 1200, a large “S”; and 1600 points, an arm star. The Senior girls, who earn 2000 points, are awarded pins. In aiding in the social whirl on our good ship, these girls sponsor annually the “Sweet¬ heart Swing” and the Penny Carnival, events which are eagerly awaited. 1 he year close with a ban¬ quet at which time the awards are presented. 4 hey are really a well-rounded bunch of girls who have real fun. Sponsored by Miss Aungst, Physical Education director, the G.A.A. functioned this year under the leadership of President, Bertie Lou Jordan; Vice-president, Ellen Tompkins; Secretary, Grace Griffis; Treasurer, Rosemary Stapleton; Social Chairman; Jean Kemble, Sports Manager, Peggy Hansen; and Point Recorders, Joan Maystead and Charlene Wisler. 87 Service Workers Hi-Y Left to right—P. Lint, D. Tennent, Mr. Maner, B. Wagner, D. Lamborne, V. Andrews, J. Grim, J. Benedict, M. Dillivan, R. Sigrist, D. Franks, J. Reid, Mr. Smith, R. Spencer, H. DeWitt. Hi-Y This club is a national organization affiliated with the Y.M.C.A. Its motto is: To create, main¬ tain and extend throughout the school and commun¬ ity high standards of Christian character. Their platform is: clean speech, clean scholarship, clean living, and clean sports. The meetings are under the guidance of Mr. Wallace Maner and Mr. William Smith and are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The activities which this club thus far this year has sponsored have been varied: A Hay-Ride in the rain, a Post Game Dance, a rousing good Pep meeting, bringing a district Hi-Y meeting to Sturgis, and earning money for an International Youth Fund to assist in the work of rehabilitation of the youth in foreign lands. Junior and Senior high school boys are eligible to this very worth-while organization but the en¬ rollment is limited to twenty-five. This year’s leaders were: President, Howard DeWitt; Vice- President, Jim Benedict; Secretary, Ralph Sigrist; T reasurer, Phil Lint. 88 Lettermens Club Provides Big Guns VARSITY CLUB 1st Row—H. DeWitt, J. Grim, L. Hopkins, J. Benedict, C. Notestine, R. Smith. 2nd Row—B. Pannell, B. Ulmer, A. Lancaster, R. Spencer, J. Ford, N. Kraft, J. Reid, R. Holliday, D. Mowry. 3rd Row—W. Stapleton, B. Persing, M. Lukomski, R. Selser, V. Andrews, R. Freeman, T. Walters, R. Fennell, H. Magnus, P. Lint, R. Pinney. VARSITY CLUB Under the guidance of Mr. Raymond Smith, the local letterman’s club progressed and carried out many worthwhile projects during the year. The first social gathering was the initiation supper to induct the members who won their letters in base¬ ball. It was held at Camp Fort Hill and plans were drawn up for the activities coming up in the school year. Money-making projects to finance the buying of their jackets and pins consisted of a post-game dance, football raffle, football and basketball game programs, and T rojanhead pins. 1 hese activities proved to the students of the school that the mem¬ bers were more than athletes, they were also sales¬ men. One of the pet projects of the Varsity Club is to usher at all home football and basketball games. Often a person with a dazed and bewildered look is shown to a seat by an ever-handy member. At the close of the football season thirteen new members were inducted at the annual initiation supper. A large turkey dinner was served by the Home Economics department and at the close of the meal the old members were issued their new jackets The purpose of the Varsity Club is to bring athletics and the school closer together. Serving in the capacity of its officers for the year were Jim Benedict, President; Cleon Notestine, Vice Presi¬ dent; Lyle Hopkins, Secretary; and Jack Grim, Treasurer. 8V Ship s Reporters TROJAN STAFF Seated—M. Lincoln, B. Huston, B. L. Jordan, P. Hunter, M. Wenzel, Mrs. Pugh, M. Dillivan, J. Maystead, P. Loetz, B. Panned, D. Shook, D. Bohyer. Standing—R. Stapleton, M. Mitchell, M. Large, B. Fennell, V. Andrews, J. Tober, C. Kirsch. TROJAN STAFF We ship reporters skippered by Mrs. R. O. Pugh, came through with flying colors as we kept the passengers of our good ship, S. S. Sturgensian, posted on all academic, extra-curricular, and out¬ side activities. Our eight publications were all six and eight page papers. This was the first time in school his¬ tory that there had ever been an eight page paper. This improvement was mainly due to additional display advertising. The merchants of Sturgis showed an increased interest in advertising in the Trojan and this is an accomplishment of which to be proud. In addition to putting out the Trojan, which is a large enough task itself, we participated in a radio broadcast over station WKZO in Kalamazoo. These programs, a yearly feature of WKZO, rep¬ resent schools from Southwestern Michigan. This is indeed a great privilege and Sturgis was grateful and proud to be one of the schools that was chosen to be represented. The formit and scrips for the entire broadcast were written by the Journalism class. We also- provided a round table discussion on juvenile delinquency for the local Women’s Club. The program was lead by two very capable speak¬ ers from the Journalism class, Rosemary Stapleton and Robert Fennell. These two outside activities uphold the ideals of Journalism and furnish valuable training to in¬ spiring young journalists. 90 Our Shining Lights (literary) QUILL AND SCROLL Seated_P. Purdy, R. Stapleton, J. Kemble, M. Wenzel, Mrs. Pugh, I). Shook, P. Hunter, B. L. Jordan, J. Tober. Standing—B. Huston, P. Loetz, J. Maystead, V. Andrews, J. Benedict, D. Tennent, B. Wagner, B. Fennell, B. Pannell. QUILL AND SCROLL Quill and Scroll is an International Honorary Society for High School Journalists. It was founded in 1926 by a group of high school ad¬ visors for the purpose of encouraging and reward¬ ing individual achievement in journalism and its allied fields. Membership to this honorary journalistic society is only obtained by individual effort on the pait of student in the journalistic field. 4 o become a member each student must be scholastically in the upper third of his class, he must have done superior work in some phase of journalistic or creative endeavor, and he must be recommended by a journalism advisor in his high school. Although it is an international organization the local chapter is the heart of Quill and Scroll. Membership widens the student’s horizon, increases his journalistic perspective, and gives him prestige of membership in an honorary scholastic society; but, in the final analysis, the benefits of member¬ ship to him accrue in proportion as he participates in the activities of his own chapter. The Sturgis High School Chapter was organized in 1944 by Miss Margaret Britton. Mrs. R. O. Pugh, who is the journalism instructor at present was advisor for this year’s activities. The officers for this year are Robert Fennell, President; Betty Huston, Vice President; and Bill Pannell, Secretary. 91 Play Casts On JUNIOR PLAY R. Sumney, R. Shimmel, C. Norris, C. Danneberg, B. Werkhaven, P. Reed, G. Bartold, J. Lawler, K. Zable, J. Ford, W. Renner, J. Ziglear, Mr. Wm. Smith. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Before a large and appreciative audience, the Junior Class presented the amusing play, “Accidents Will Happen,” by Glenn Hughes. The play was directed by Mr. William Smith whose hard work helped make the play a success. The plot, revolv¬ ing around the escapades of a substitute mayor from the local high school, took the cast through many hilarious and breath-taking experiences. All ended well, however, each actor handling his part capably and convincingly. The cast was as follows: Jim Ford—Ken Ramsey Bob Shimmel—Mr. Green Warren Renner—Ed. Corkin Joan Ziglear—Shirley Pike Bob Sumney—Les Norton Joan Lawler—Nadine Baker Connie Norris—Grace Bishop Connie Danneberg—Meg Warren Kenneth Zabel—Steve Miller Geraldine Bartold—Mrs. Pike Paul Reed—Mr. Pike 92 Board Ship SENIOR PLAY CAST Front Row—H. Smith, J. Mingus, P. Krock, B. Jordan, P. Loetz, A. Bothamley, P. Hunter, M. Wenzel, T. Stevenson. Back Row—W. Maxwell, J. Reid, B. Panned, V. Andrews, R. Spencer, P. Lint, R. Fennell, J. Richards, M. Lukomski, J. Benedict. SENIOR The members of the Senior Class made their final appearance as entertainers on the stage of our good ship the S. S. Sturgensian by presenting Thornton Wilder’s “Our T own.” This play was perhaps one of the most ambitious efforts ever attempted in Sturgis by a group of high school students. It was a most unique play in that it w as produced with but a minimum amount of scenery and carried entirely by the subtle adjust¬ ment of lights and sound effects and good acting combined with an ample supply of cooperative imagination on the part of the audience. “Our Town” was a play which gave you some¬ thing of life’s mystery and its poetry—a play which reached not only your heart but deep down inside of it. In the first act the history of “Our Town” was outlined. We spent a day in the homes of the Gibbs and Webb families—typical families with PLAY typical problems. The second act concerned the love affair between George Gibbs and Emily Webb which culminated in an effective wedding scene. The third act took us to the cemetery on the hill where the bride was found to be a little wishful to go back to the life she had left until she was shown how impossible and futile it is to return to the past, and how all human beings who are so occupied with their petty duties and small thoughts know so little of true joy or happiness. It was a great play and was a most unforget¬ table theatrical experience for all those who took part in it, and indeed it was an absorbing experience in play going for the rest of us. Mr. William Smith, the director of “Our Town” is to be complimented for it was his capable direct¬ ing and his very fine casting which made the play the success it was. Stage Manager.. Dr. Gibbs. Joe Crowell. H owie Newsome. Mrs. Gibbs. George Gibbs. . . Rebecca Gibbs. .. Wally Webb Emily Webb. . . . Profesor Willard Mr. Webb. SENIOR PLAY CAST ....Bill Pannell Woman in Balcony.Phyllis Krock .Jim Reid Man in Auditorium.Warren Maxwell _Ray Spencer Lady in the Box.Patt Hunter ..Harold Smith Simon Stimson.Jim Benedict ...Phyllis Loetz Mrs Soames.Alice Bothamlev . .Vein Andrews Constable Warren.Howard DeWitt ...Jean Mingus Si Crowell.Ray Spencei .Tom Stevenson Sam Craig.John Richaids Marilyn Wenzel Joe Stoddard.Marvin Lukomski .Phil Lint Assistant Stage Managers. . .Tom Stevenson, Ray Bob Fennell Spencer and John Richards Director—Mr. William Smith 93 “The Chanters ” CHORUS 1st Row—B. Werkhaven, J. Sherry, D. Benedict, J. Cook, M. Storms, W. Teadt, V. Rice, T. Stevenson, R. Jordan, R. Holliday, J. Howk, B. Wright, M. Mitchell, C. Snook, M. Goodwin, P. Lawniczak. 2nd Row—L. Baylor, M. Pagels, V. Yunker, W. Teadt, J. Ziglear, J. McCaffery, J. Kemble, D. Ritter, L. Smith, B. Dauber, M. Symbesma, V. Bean, B. Gay, I. Holliday, M. Mishler. 3rd Row—J. Lawrence, M. Yunker, M. Huntley, G. Wetters, B. Pannell, M. Wood, M. Gasper, P. Jordan, T. Melchi, R. Sigrist, J. Short, L. Sherry, L. Shook, I. Shoemaker, D. Lewis, R. Kelly, J. Bean. Top Row—A. Miller, M. Lincoln, G. Conrad, D. Lytle, R. Persing, J. Finnerman, R. Prestidge. M. Dillivan, V. Andrews, P. Lint, R. Fennell, J. Benedict, J. Reeg, E. Randall, R. Stapleton, R. Kauffman, L. John. CHORUS This crew of jolly songsters, sixty-five strong, added much harmony to our voyage. With the un¬ faltering guidance of Mr. Richard Correll we rode high on the crest of a successful year. On the port side was our sweet soprano section, while look¬ ing to the starboard found the altos. Fore and aft were the tenors and powerful section of bass, com¬ bined, each section blended to produce some of the finest choral music that has been heard on the S. S. Sturgensian. Not only did we pull the ropes to hoist from the hold a magnificent operetta, but we proceeded to make a name for ourselves singing before many or¬ ganizations. We stopped off in many ports to supply music to the Kiwanis, Exchange, Rotary, Women’s Club, and other organizations. We lent our talents especially at Christmas time when we filled the air with carols, and provided our mates with a wonderful assembly of Christmas music. This year a Choral Club was organized, and Jim Benedict was elected by his ma tes to serve as president. Jean Kemble was our vice president, and Ralph Sigrist, secretary. The pleasant voyage we have enjoyed is now ended for many of us ship’s choristers, but we know our younger mates will carry on successfully. 94 On The Voyage MR. RICHARD CORRELL Mr. Richard Correll has been associated with the Music Department of Sturgis High School since 1946. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan with the degree of Bachelor of Music. Previous to his work here he had taught in Elkhart and Hebron, Indiana. Well qualified for his work and liked by his students, he has participated in all musical activities here. He has especially contributed to the success of the opeiettu and band. Ambitious and forward looking, his present project is a string orchestia. Stait ing with grades six, seven, and eight he plans to develop this project to high school level in two or three years. Sturgis High School is indeed fortunate in having the capable assistance and direction of Mr. Correll. Here’s hoping he is long a ship mate on our good ship S. S. Sturgensian. 95 Operetta Operetta night was one of the highlighted events on the S. S. Sturgensian, and the ship ' s ballroom was jammed to capacity to witness the presentation of Victor Herbert’s “Mile. Modist.” We suspected that much hidden talent was stowed away somewhere on board ship, and after scouting the decks from the promenade to the grand salon it was found that the S. S. Sturgensian carried many outstanding musicians. These new recruits together with the experienced hands, com¬ bined to form one of the best casts ever assem¬ bled. Under the expert direction of Mr. Phineas Wheat and Mr. Richard Correll, Mile. Modist was indeed a most succesful operetta. Much praise and credit are due these directors for the great success of this production. 1 he plot centered around a hat shop in Paris where Fifi was employed. The owner of the shop, Mme. Cecile was determined to marry Fifi off to her good for nothing spendthrift son, Gaston, there¬ by acquiring her excellent services for nothing. However Fifi was actually in love with Captain Etienne, whose uncle Henri de Bouvray refused to let him marry a common shop girl. Later Fifi left the hat shop and became successful on the English stage as Madam Billini. Fifi finally re¬ turned, to France and sang so enchantingly at a garden party given by Etienne’s uncle, that he gave his permission for Etienne to marry her. —The Cast of Main Characters— Fifi.Jean Kemble Henri de Bouvray.Robert Fennell Capt. Etienne de Bouvray.Tom Stevenson Hiram Bent.James Benedict Gaston.Terry Melchi General Marquis de Villefranche. . . Mike Dillivan Lieut. Rene La Motte.Den Lytle M me. Cecile.Eunice Randall Franchette.Gloria Wetters Nanette.Joan Sherry Marie Louise.Rosemary Stapleton Bebe.Joyce Howk Mrs. Hiram Bent.Barbara Werkhaven In addition to these leading roles 65 boys and girls voices helped to make this one of the most elaborate productions ever to be staged in our auditorium. Among the beautiful and colorful Victor Herbert melodies which enraptured the audience were “Kiss Me Again,” “The Time, the Place and the Girl,” “I Want What I Want When I Want It,” and “When the Cat’s Away the Mice Will Play.” On the opposite page are scenes from the Operetta “Mile. Modiste.” From top down and from left to right. 1. Finale to Act I 2. Madame Cecile (center) and her daughters: G. Wetters; E. Randall; J. Sherry. 3. B. Werkhaven as “Mrs. Hiram Bent” singing “Keokuk.” 4. The Footmen’s Chorus 5. J. Kemble as “Fifi” sells the “hat.” 5. A Costume parade from 1700—1947: M. Funk; L. Sherry; J. Bean; J. McCaffery; J. Laurence: M. Lincoln. 96 The Band That Bottom Row—M. Goodwin, T. Brouse, D. Keeslar, D. Lewis, L. Webster, J. Maystead, J. Avery, V. Murray. Second Row—P. Hunter, J. Kemble, D. Bowen, M. Large, B. Whipple, D. Ostrander, J. Burrows, B. Panned, P. Stratton. Third Row—R. Kauffman, J. Stutz, I. Bassett, A. Van Popple, B. Colpetsir, M. Chupp, M. Funk, R. Reick, J. Sherry. Fourth Row—D. Picker, A. Lancaster, H. Moore, R. Frame, R. Oman, T. Slack, B. Persing, R. Hyde, D. Lytle. These are the musicians mates first class, who have puffed our sails with music and lent spirit to our voyage. Their fame has spread far and wide, and they have carried the name of the S. S. Sturgensian throughout the “seven seas,” or per¬ haps two. Mr. Wheat is an old hand at piloting successful bands, and with the expert assistance of Mr. Correll, this year’s band has been no exception. The band has been sailing full speed ahead from the day the S. S. Sturgensian left port. They marched the decks every third hour, and drilled long hours outside of school in preparation for the marching contest in Benton Harbor. Prac¬ tice makes perfect, and they displayed their pre¬ cision skill when they sailed off with the first place honors. These musical mates were the lifesavers who buoyed up our spirits during the football and bas¬ ketball season They marched and played at the mk 98 Puffed Our Sails Bottom Row—J. Howk, L. Shook, M. Moyer, M. Lutz, C. Wisler, N. Niles, R. Dresser, P. Loetz. Second Row—H. Melchi, R. Collins, D. Finch, P. Fox, M. Lukomski, J. Reid, J. Reeg, W. Eberhard, L. Hopkins. Third Row—E. Hilgendorf, H. Emerson, P. Blossom, L. Eberhard, T. Stevenson, J. Lambourne S. Zimmerman. P. Jordan. E. Randall. Fourth Row—J. Finnerman, A. Freeland, D. Large, C. Ailes, T. Ostrander, C. Merchant, J. Niggli, J. Frohriep, T. Melchi, P. Lint. home football games, and executed many difficult maneuvers. Basketball season found them filling the gymnasium with peppy music. All thioughout our voyage they added “pep ’ to our “pep meetings. They sailed into the contest this spring with their ship riding high and emerged with success and satisfaction. The S. S. Sturgensian can boast of a fine band, and many outstanding soloists. This year not only District and State, but National Band and Solo contests were held. The ship’s concert band, which comprised a crew of over seventy presented us with a wonderful musical assembly. As usual, the annual Spring Band Bust went over with a bang, and was listed as another item in the band’s log book of success. The Junior Band this year consisted of thirty- eight musicians mated second class, who are look¬ ing forward to a promotion soon T hey have been working hard, and are prepared to uphold the ship’s tradition of outstanding bands. chord clylgL Jy? 99 Scenes From The Ship s Ballroom TWO MEMORABLE EVENTS! Upper Picture—A scene from last year’s “J Hop.” Below—Scenes from the “Sweetheart Swing.” 100 The Ship’s Dining Room AT THE CAPTAIN’S TABLE! REALLY IT’S GOOD! IN THE SHIP’S DINING ROOM! GALLEY SLAVES AT WORK! •‘LITTLE FOLKS GET SERVED FIRST” 101 I Art Display ART An Art course in the Sturgis Schools offers each student the opportunity for experience in creative art. He is encouraged not only from a vocational angle but is also taught the application of art prin¬ ciples in every day life. Students in art work are being awakened to observe the beauty of the world and to learn the value of their leisure time. 102 flh Sailors ' Yarns Mr. Perry—“What’s your son going to be when he passes his final exam and graduates?’’ Mr. Dillivan—“An old, old man.” Dick S.—“My feet burn like the dickens. Do you think a mustard bath would help?” Dick Franks—“Sure, there’s nothing better than mustard for hot dogs.” Marv Lukomski—“What becomes of a baseball player when his eyes go bad?” Bill Pannell—“Don’t forget, pal, all umpires were once players.” “Be it ever so jumbled, there is no brain like your own.” Howard D.—“She must be very soft-hearted, she weeps at the slightest provocation. John R.—“Not necessarily, Think what a block of ice does.” Mr. Peck to wife—“Dear, what’s happened? Your eye is bandaged.” Mrs. Peck—“Don’t be sillv—this is my new hat!” “A committee of five consists of one man who does the work, and four others who pat him on the back.” Mr. De Haven—“ I think everybody should be willing to pay their income tax with a smile.” Mr. Bowdish—“I tried that, but they wrote me they would only take cash.” Dave T.—“Love is like an apple pie.” Lyle H.—“That so?” Dave T.—“Sure. All you need is a lot of crust and some applesauce. “Jake”—‘It is not always the engine with the loudest whistle that hauls the longest train.’ Curly—“Does your friend Georgiana drive that car all over now?” Martha S.—“You guessed it—sidewalk and all.” Mr. DeWitt—“Can you give me an example of wasted energy?” Barbara W.—“Yes, sir. Telling a hair raising story to a bald-headed man.” Mr. Kelly—(breaking in on a big feed) “What does this mean?” Bonnie Kelly—“We’re cramming for a foods test tomorrow.” “Perhaps what’s needed to clean up football are more scrub teams.” Mr. Miller—“David, if you had fifty cents, and you loaned your Mother thirty cents, and sister twenty cents, how many cents would you have? David Miller—“I wouldn’t have any sense.” Connie D.—“Does your algebia teachei maik close?” Lois Shook—“Does she? She takes off five if you get a decimal point placed upside down. “It’s never too late to learn,” declared Helen E. as she strolled into class thirty minutes late. Delmar Lewis—“I ain’t got no pencil.” Miss Hagen—“What?” Delmar—“I ain’t got no pencil.” Miss Hagen—“What?” Delmar—“Say, will you lend me a pencil?” Mr. Thompkins—“I’ll teach you to kiss my daughter!” Lyle Hopkins—“Thank you, sir, but I’ve already- learned.” THE STUDENT’S PRAYER Onward, onward Oh time in your flight! Lord, make the bell ring Before I recite. Bob Holliday—“Isn’t it a long distance from the dressing room to the wrestling ring?” Don Ulrey—‘Yeah, but you won’t have to walk back.” Mrs McCaffery—“Joyce, it’s two o’clock. Don’t you think it’s time that young man was going?” Joyce—“But, Mother, Ralph left an hour ago, and Reid has just dropped in for a visit.” Howard DeWitt—“Why do you call your alarm clock Macbeth?” Phil Lint—“Because ‘Macbeth doth murder sleep’.” Mr. W. Smith—“What author’s father was a butcher?” Jack Lint—“Bacon’s.” Shirley C.—“Pardon me, sir, but you haven5t paid for your purchase.” Ed Melchi—“Isn’t this a gift shop?” Bob Shimmel—“I just bought a nickel eraser.” Joyce Houck—“Oh, I should think a lubbei one would be much better.” He—“May I hold your ‘palmolive’?” She—“Not on your ‘lifebuoy’.” He—“Then I’m out of ‘lux’.” She—“ ‘Ivory’ formed.” “If some skeptics thought seeing was believing, they wouldn’t look.” Mrs. Brown—“Are these eggs strictly fresh?” Phyllis P.— (To F. Derr) : “Feel those, eggs, Frances to see if they’re cool enough to sell.” Mr. Snow—“What’s the matter? Does the question bother you?” Bob Gable—“No, Sir. The question’s plain enough. It’s the answer that bothers me.” Pat Spaulding—“Dear Lord, I ask nothing for myself. Only give mother a son-in-law.” Mrs. Pugh—(to Seniors who have not handed in their notebooks) “Is it true that you leave your work when the bell rings even if you are in the middle of a word?” Caryl Kirsch—(answering for the whole class) “Certainly not. If we know it s as near as that for the bell to ring, we never begin a word at all. Life is funny. The more work you take out of it, the more worry you put in. 103 The Band Parades M STANDS FOR MICHIGAN ATTENTION! MARCH 1C4 The Decks “OUR BAND MARCHES” “OUR BEST MARCHERS” “S” STANDS FOR STURGIS 105 ■ wp • Chorister’s Carousal AFTERMATH OF JIM’S “GAG” “NO DAINTY APPETITES HERE” i STOWING IT DOWN THE HATCH ANXIOUSLY WAITING THEIR TURN _ Captains Enjoy A Land Leave On Halloween HALLOWE’EN AND THE TEACHERS MR. AND MRS. WINGER MR AND MRS. MANER MR. AND MRS. RAY SMITH AND 1 ' AMIIA AHOY SHIPMATES! r T“ ' HE ADVERTISERS ARE THE STOCKHOLD- 1 ERS OF THE TROJAN STEAMSHIP LINE, WHO HAVE FINANCED THE VOYAGE OF THE S. S. STURGENSIAN. A TWENTY - ONE GUN SALUTE TO THESE WORTHY MATES, BY WHOSE AID AND GENEROSITY WE HAVE HAD CLEAR SAILING. LET’S GIVE THEM OUR WHOLEHEARTED SUPPORT! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 FROM G« G. Industries inc Wholesale Distributors of Petroleum Hudson Motor Cars White Trucks Sales and Service PHONE 624 STURGIS POSTURE CHAIR COMPANY Good Luck and Best Wishes To The Class of 1947 COMPLIMENTS OF WEAVER LIN GG International Trucks McCormick - Deering Tractors and Implements STURGIS, MICHIGAN Harold Keim Fur niter e Sales 415 South Clay Street Sturgis, Michigan PHONE 232-M Congratulations From CITIZENS LUMBER COAL CO. HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND FUEL PHONE 26 COMPLIMENTS OF KANE MEMORIALS SERVING THE MONUMENT NEEDS OF THE COUNTY SINCE 1872 FORDS E. C. WRIGHT CO., INC STURGIS, MICHIGAN Congratulations and Best Wishes To The SENIOR CLASS From Weather Seal Manufacturing Co HILTON CIGAR STORE Candy Tobacco Ice Cream Billiards “Come In For One Of Those Good Malteds” Your Patronage Is Greatly Appreciated TED DOUGLAS “JUST GOOD CLOTHES” Stetson Hats, Interwoven Hosiery, Hart Shaffner Marx Clothes, Nunn-Bush Shoes Sturgis, Michigan Sigrist Furniture Company For Famous Makes Furniture—Floor Coverings—Appliances Next to Strand Theatre 5 Compliments Compliments of : of NICHOLSON MACHINE CO. ; |i J elbert nicholson, !; i Proprietor Since 1909 :i ; STURGIS GRAIN CO. Radebaugh Shoe Hospital Eat At ; GIBSON’S DINER ' 116 North Nottawa Street ] “Expert Shoe Repairs” 305 West Chicago Road 1, Compliments Compliments of of HUDSON PORTER ; MEATS AND GROCERIES FRUITS AND VEGETABLES A. W. Ayres Insurance Agency 105 East Chicago Road Phone 106 Bulova and Elgin Watches i, ; Compliments Keepsake Diamonds of THOMAS JEWELER KASTLE KWIK SERY Strand Theater Building ( i f i 6 !; Compliments Compliments of of !; «§► � FLANDERS DRESSER P. D. SUPPLY COMPANY —INSURANCE— Compliments of Compliments of WISE RADIO SHOP WATKINS DRUG STORE Prescription Pharmacist CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES To The CLASS OF 1947 Tennent Company Industrial and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Sturgis, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS To The NEW GRADUATES of Star gk High School D W MARKET THE FOOD CENTER OF STURGIS Compliments of BANDHOLTZ PAINT SHOP 106 Pleasant Avenue Varnishes Enamels Wall Paper STURGIS SPORTING GOODS General Line of Sporting Goods Fishing Tackle Outboard Motors Guns and Ammunition 108 North Nottawa Street Phone 780 R. B. CRABILL C. A. LONG TRIBBETTS LADIES AND MISSES READY TO WEAR AND SHOES Compliments of ANDREWS and CAMBURN Washing Machine Repairs 125 North Nottawa Street PHONE 121 Compliments of MORRISSON’S CLEANERS 105 North Nottawa Street PHONE 583-M Compliments of The Brubaker Printing Co. Job Printing Sales Books Registers and Supplies 119V2 North Nottawa Street PHONE 303 9 ■ Congratulations To The ; Class of 1947 1; LLOYD DOSSIL’S BODY SHOP i: 1 Compliments !, of HOLLAND FURNACE CO. WILLIAM KAMMERAAD Branch Manager ' Congratulations Compliments Class of 1947 To The ; OTTO A. NIGGLI |; YOUR DEALER !; 234 West Chicago Street Class of 1947 FIANDT BARBER SHOP : Compliments i Wilson’s Family Shoe Store of Home of Red Goose Shoes STURGIS OFFICE SUPPLY All Shoes Fitted By X-Ray Congratulations To 1 he J 1 For Nationally Advertised I; QUALITY FURNITURE ] Class of 1947 ANTISEPTIC J FLOOR COVERINGS ; GIFTS APPLIANCES BARBER SHOP — See — J; Winer King BIGELOW FURNITURE CO. ! 108-110 South Nottawa Street Compliments of Greetings : Class of “47” DR. G. N. MORRILL HENRY J. SCHIPPER Compliments 1 Compliments of of ♦$� HUDSON’S GROCERY “Groceries Meats” C. H. MACHINE CO. Phone 445 “We Deliver” Compliments General Tires of And Willard Batteries � AUGSPURGER’S SUPER I)R. A. H. REIMANN SERVICE D. M. FRANK AGENCY 5 | Real Estate and Insurance Telegraph Florist Masonic Block ' Sturgis Phone 278 - --—.-j 11 Compliments of tf� Dr. Eleanor M. Gillespie Compliments of KROGER GROCERY and BAKING CO. H. E. SCATTERGOOD JEWELER «if Diamonds Jewelry Our Motto: “Honest Goods at Honest Prices’’ Compliments of EM’ N’ AL’s SUPPER CLUB Formerly The White Bungalow West Chicago Road Compliments of Hotel Elliott Barber Shop George Commenator Compliments of Keeslar’s Gulf Service 200 E. Chicago Road Compliments of DR. L. B. PURDY Hagerman Building STURGIS LUMBER AND SUPPLY COMPANY a KEEP YOUR HOME IN GOOD REPAIR North Jefferson Street Phone 132 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1947 LeRoque’s Flyin Service, Inc, 13 PURDY’S GROCERY QUALITY FOODS BOOST OUR HOME TOWN SCHOOLS — PHONE 10 Corner of Chicago and Nottawa Street Sturgis, Michigan Compliments of eone sludio Sturgis, Michigan And Our Sincere Thanks To The Class of 1947 Who Chose Us To Make Their Graduation Portraits You’ll Always Find The Newest Styles at Elaine’s Exclusive But Not Expensive 14 COMPLIMENTS OF Carl Rehm Clothing Co, Sturgis, Michigan COMPLIMENTS OF THE STURGIS LAUNDRY Congratulations From C. E. WALKER TAX OFFICE Phone 741 127% West Chicago Road COMPLIMENTS OF CANBYLAND And Our Sincere Thanks To All Those Who Have Maintained CANBYLAND As The Place “Where The Gang Meets.” FRED RAHN SHELL HAGEMAN CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS OF 1947 Niles Studio FELICITATION S To The STURGIS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1947 .(Cirsch. Company World’s Largest Manufacturers of Drapery Hardware and Venetian Blinds BERRIDGE SHEAR CO Manufacturers of Quality Cutlery For Over Fifty Years COMPLIMENTS OF Freeman Manufacturinj KNITTED ELASTIC FABRICS ELASTIC TWO-WAY GIRDLE BLANKS SEAMLESS SURGICAL HOSE ABDOMINAL SUPPORT SURGICAL CORSETS r-— Congratulations To The Class of 1947 GARDNER and BEIGH DODGE — PLYMOUTH Congratulations From Wade Electric Products Co, Manufacturers of Electrical Automotive Products BEISCH AUTO SALES DeSoto Plymouth 112 North Monroe Phone 93-J 19 r- ' 1 Congratulations and Best Wishes To The SENIOR CLASS From TAYLOR PRODUCE COMPANY BEST WISHES From WALL PACKING COMPANY Beef and Pork Products STURGIS, MICHIGAN GIBSON GREENHOUSE EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS AND POTTED PLANTS ELMER FALKENSTEIN, Proprietor Phone 491 20 CONGRATULATIONS From M and M NEWSTANB 108 East Chicago Road Sturgis, Michigan LAKE MOTOR SALES 404 E. Chicago Rd. Phone 349 STURGIS, MICHIGAN Oldsmobile G.M.C. Trucks Whizzer Sales and Service CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS PALACE CAFE When In Need L. A. BERG, M. D. of Good Baked Goods Ear Eyes Go To Nose Throat PARIS BAKERY Hagerman Building Compliments of Automobile Club of Michigan Paul P. Yoder, Mgr. Sturgis Division Phone 580 Sturgis, Michigan Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Lou M. Moon Sturgis, Michigan Compliments of GRACE DRAPERY SHOP Phone 739-J Compliments of Meyers Service Station Cities Service Oils Tires - Batteries - Greasing 816 North Nottawa Phone 406-W E. C. Eichler Transfer Moving Storage Local Long Distance Phone 331-1 Compliments of MAST UPHOLSTERY SHOP 121 South Fourth St. Phone 342-M Compliments of STURGIS OIL COMPANY 301 E. Chicago Rd. Phone 497-J S. C. GRIFFITH Compliments of Jeweler : Since 1918 % | 207 W. Chicago Sturgis, Mich. ASBURY’S GROCERY 303 E. Chicago Rd. Phone 612 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1947 NATIONAL UTILITIES CO. GAS COMPANY PHONE 478 COMPLIMENTS of Weatherwax Chevrolet Sales and Service PHONE 111 810 W. CHICAGO RE . COMPLIMENTS of UNITED AUTO PARTS Automotive Jobbers of Nationally Accepted Parts and Engines AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP SERVICE 310 N. CENTERVILLE ST. PHONE 750 R. B. CRAWFORD THE ENTIRE PERSONNEL OF The Citizens State Bank extend congratulations to all members of the CLASS OF 1947 The Future Citizens of America 24 COMPLIMENTS OF Harter Corporation THE WORLD’S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF STEEL OFFICE CHAIRS 25 ! Compliments Compliments of ' of DR. ALLEN E. BRUNSON and SINGER SHOP DR. JOHN P. SHELDON ' E. Linnington, Owner i ,---——■ Congratulations To The High School Graduates of 1947 Home Furniture Company “Your Home Should Come First” DYERS in3 CLEANERS Congratulations and Best of Luck To The Class of 1947 111 North Street HaAdcua ie. Appiuvtczd. “HONE 90 104 N. NOTTAWA STURGIS Congratulations To The Class of 1947 26 Compliments DONALDSON PAINT and of WALLPAPER CO. • Specialists in Paints WM. J. GERARDO Wall Paper and Window Glass 111 North Nottawa PROMPT REPAIR Compliments of At HUBNER PLUMBING CONRAD SHOE REPAIR 1 106 South Nottawa Street APPLIANCE CO. 127 North Nottawa Street Phone 243 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 CITY DAIRY HOMOGENIZED AND PASTEURIZED MILK DAIRY PRODUCTS Compliments Compliments of of STURGIS MOTOR SALES Your Packard Dealer AL ENICHEN CITY MOTOR SALES Chrysler - Plymouth | Graduates Shop Compliments 1 at of ;; J. C. PENNEY CO. : 1 CLOTHES FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN ' ' i SUTTON TOOL COMPANY ! Compliments !; SCHMIDT KERN : of GROCERIES and MEATS : FLORENCE BEAUTY : SHOP 1 312 N. Nottawa St. Phone 510 _ HERALD WALTERS Compliments : of Insurance and Real Estate MILADY’S BEAUTY SHOP I 1 Compliments ' of i Compliments Colonial Inn of : i, and Colonial Service Station s 918-920 W. Chicago BUCKNELL HARDWARE : COMPANY j Phone 21F21 j -——---——— -——— —1 ! Compliments of : Compliments of : � STURGIS LOCKER CO. BING’S LUNCH COMPLIMENTS : ; of : WISE LUNCH 1 CLEANING - PRESSING - REPAIRING 1, 1, 1, Compliments 1: of ' i OSCAR HUELSMANN Ladies’ and Gents’ Tailor DIETZ Dyers and Cleaners 103 North Street Sturgis, Michigan 114 North Nottawa Street i Phone 105-R FOGLESONG FUNERAL : HOME, INC. j; Harold Prince, Director ' “Known for Service ” SIMPSON AND HAACK ; Sheet Metal Plumbing and Heating Phone 642 Established in 1913 1 Sturgis, Michigan s L --- 29 EVERYTHING FOR YOUR 1 CAR !; BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES OF 1947 STURGIS AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY STURGIS AWNING GLASS CO. STURGIS RECREATION BOWLING ALLEYS ; STURGIS, MICHIGAN { BOWL FOR HEALTH ; TASTY PASTRIES i Compliments : : Baked Goods of of : Supreme Quality : BRUNO H. OTTO, Owner Kirby Grocery Market S 304 St. Joseph St. | Phone 43 1 1 ! Compliments ; of Compliments of : |; j: BERT’S AIKENS POPCORN STAND KORN KRIB Corner of Chicago and Pleasant CENTRAL MEAT MARKET ; Sturgis’ Exclusive S Meat Market ; HARRY EMSING ! RECAPPING VULCANIZING NEW TIRES TUBES ! 4 MILLER’S TIRE SERVICE Compliments Congratulations ; of To The Class of 1947 ; ♦$♦ GAFILL OIL COMPANY MIDGE’S BEAUTY SHOP ( ; -------—---- t : IF YOU HAVE THE GIRL ! ; WE HAVE THE RING Kenneth. W. Biggins I; JEWELER ; 106 East Chicago Road | i Keepsake Diamond Rings ] ' i Price Standard Service Best Wishes !: 300 East Chicago Road 1 To The ATLAS TIRES, BATTERIES Class : AND ACCESSORIES ; of i: LUBRICATION SERVICE I 1947 ; Phone 9111 MAC’S FURNITURE STORE - — - __ i Compliments of Compliments of THE WASHINGTON CAFE CONGRATULATIONS DR. E. E. WEAVER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN HEDWIG S. KRUMM WOMEN’S APPAREL and ACCESSORIES 122A West Chicago Road Compliments of HOD’S CUPID INN STEAKS—CHOPS—SANDWICHES YELLOW CAB PHONE 53 Good Luck To The Class of “ 47 ” PAUL SHOOK PAINTER DECORATOR Compliments of BRITTON’S TEXACO STATION Compliments of LAURA LEWIS HAT SHOP CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FROM Lind Walgreen Agency Drug, Dependable Prescription Service 102 WEST CHICAGO ROAD PHONE 706 Sturgis, Michigan JACKMAN’S DEPENDABLE DRUGS 123 WEST CHICAGO ROAD STURGIS PHONE 17-M HOTEL ELLIOTT Tasty Food — Correctly Served Cater to Parties Breakfast — Lunch — Dinner Daily Except Saturday Harry E. Richards Manager i L- 33 H. W. HAGERMAN Real Estate and Insurance OUR MOTTO “Service That Satisfies ” PHONE NO. 3 Frank L. Shoemaker Contractor and General Builder 511 E. MAIN STURGIS, MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS TO CLASS OF 1947 A-P TEA COMPANY : STURGIS CREDIT BUREAU Guard Your Credit As A Sacred Trust COMPLIMENTS TO THE ; CLASS OF 1947 __ - --—-- ■ - Compliments of BARNA’S SHELL SERVICE “JUST AN ALL-AROUND GOOD SERVICE” 34 COMPLIMENTS ; OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF “47” ! Sturgis 5c to $1.00 Store ! 116 WEST CHICAGO ROAD WESTERN AUTO i ASSOCIATE STORE MERLE STEVENS, Proprietor ERNIE CROSS, Owner I ! Compliments Compliments of of MAIN CAFE : POLEY and GREEN DR. F. S. BURLINGAME AND DR. J. EARL MILLETT Compliments of WGLFINGER DRUGS J. C. WOLFINGER and A. J. CROMER The Best of Luck to All of You From All of Us TrFState Litho Art, Inc, JUHL’S CUT RATE DRUGS Compliments JUHL’S CUT RATE DRUGS of Sturgis’ Complete Drug Store CROSSMAN STATIONERS Phone 600 126 West Chicago Road Compliments of JACOB JEISEL PROCESSOR OF POPCORN Sturgis, Michigan BEST : OF HEALTH I TO THE GRADUATES ; COMPLIMENTS OF GAFILL D-X SERVICE STATION HEALTH STUDIO 1 CORNER OF E. CHICAGO ROAD Phone 794 lO? 1 E. Chicago PHONE 609-J Compliments : Congratulations of To The Class of 1947 §:♦ ? COLONIAL BEAUTY SHOP THE TOGGERY ■ r —------—------- !; Compliments Compliments of of KOLADY’S STURGIS j; NEWS AGENCY DAY’S TRANSFER CO. s • THE ELECTRIC SHOP j BOSTETTER NARBER PETTIT Congratulations ! For New and Used Furniture To : i Just Across from the Post Office The Class of “47” j FARMS—CITY AND COUNTRY HOMES ; Lake Opportunities — Business Opportunities GLEE D� WOLF, Realtor i : 1 Action and Satisfaction in Every Transaction 1; GEORGE L. CONKLIN, Mgr. !: IN J I: STURGIS j! STURGIS THREE RIVERS f i 223 Vi W. Chicago Road Office: 76 N. Main Street 1 J Phone 692 Phone 80 or 347-J [ --- . - - r r . f . _- . . 11 37 STURGIS’ FINEST DEPARTMENT STORE DRY GOODS DRAPERIES GIFTS READY TO WEAR LUGGAGE TOYS RUGS AND LINOLEUM GREETINGS CLASS OF “47” CONGRESS ST. MARKET GROCERIES and MEATS 411 W. CONGRESS PHONE 550 COMPLIMENTS OF NAMEY MOTOR SALES BUICK SALES - SERVICE PHONE 117 r I EESIma. S1UD10 PORTRAITS v Kodak Finishing ' Photo-Engraving Compliments of CENTRAL GARAGE WALDO PINARSKY, Prop. Auto Parts, Storage, Repairing Mack Truck Sales Service PHONE 39 210 W. SOUTH ST COMPLIMENTS OF C H GROCERY 414 North Street PHONE 32 Class of 1947 GOOD LUCK JOHN HESS REALTOR - INSURANCE - NOTARY —■? Sturgis Plating Mannfaetnring Co a Manufacturers of Specialty Hardware Production Plating and Finishing Copper, Nickel, Chrome Cadmium Plating, Polishing Buffing CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 FREELAND SQN ? S COMPANY STURGIS, MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 ROYAL EASY CHAIR 4 39 MIDWEST TOOL CUTLERY CO. Manufacturers of Quality Tools for Industry With Compliments and Best Wishes For the Success of the Graduating CLASS OF 1947 Seovill Manufacturing MORENCY-VAN BUREN DIVISION STURGIS, MICHIGAN Guy - LeRoy ENGINEERING COMPANY TOOLS—DIES—PATTERNS—FIXTURES—SPECIAL MACHINERY Sturgis, Michigan 41 !j LOOK INTO THE DIAMOND —AT— HOLT’S Registered Jewelers A. G. S. WILLER’S Brown Bilt Shoe Store Eyesight Conservation Phone 486 DR. STANLEY MARTIN OPTOMETRIST Hours 9-5 Sturgis Bldg. Evenings by Appt. Sturgis, Michigan COMPLIMENTS OF BILL’S FOOD SHOP Corner of Michigan Mechanic Phone 288-J COMPLIMENTS OF STURGIS PRODUCTS COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OF STURGIS APPLIANCES COMPANY Manufacturer of Household Appliances 42 CONGRATULATIONS To the Members of the Class of 1947 Solomon once said: “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings.” Whether you are going on to college, or are entering industry, Solomon’s advice 2900 years ago is still good. We offer our sincere wishes for the success of every member of the class. Harvey Paper Products Company Sturgis, Michigan, U.S.A. Compliments of Sturgis Wood Products 304 NORTH FOURTH STREET ; Compl iments of Ken Freeland Supplies I; Hardware and Home Supplies !: Chi-Namel Paints, Enamels, Varnishes 116 N. PROSPECT STREET PHONE 597 43 r- Compliments of ARMINTROUT’S FOOD MARKET GROCERIES MEATS 144 N. PROSPECT PHONE 574 Compliments of McCAFFERY’S Beauty and Barbar Shop Compliments of MARTIN’S RESTAURANT 223 North Prospect Compliments of BLUE GILLIAMS GRAIN - SEEDS - COAL - FEEDS Phone 128 J. W. STURGIS SON GROCERIES AND MEATS Phone 540 411 N. Nottawa St. I MANY GRADUATES OF THE STURGIS HIGH SCHOOL HAVE ENTERED THE EMPLOY OF OUR COMPANY AND HAVE LEARNED A TRADE THAT HAS BEEN OF GREAT VALUE TO THEM. THE SAME OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE TO YOU TO LEARN ONE OF THE MANY TRADES IN THE PRINTING INDUSTRY— WE ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO HELP YOU IN YOUR SELECTION OF A TRADE MOST SUITED TO YOU. THE NATIONAL CARBON COATED PAPER COMPANY 45 CONGR ATU LAT IONS TO THE CLASS OF “47” MECHA-FINISH CORP. WEST SIDE SERVICE D-X Gas and Lubrication Fuel Oil and Tank Wagon Service Phone 21F12 Compliments Compliments of of ; KING’S GROCERY BILL’S SUNOCO SERVICE A TO Z LUBRICATION 500 West Congress Street 400 EAST CHICAGO i ( ; Phone 286 1 1 | PHONE 609-M i !; ! 46 p Compliments of DAVID’S DAIRY If It Comes From Us It Must Be Good Homogenized Vitamin D Milk THE POWER TO PASS WITH LITTLE AMERICA GAS THE STUDENTS’ CHOICE Little America Station S. CENTERVILLE ST. LEONARD MILLER, Mgr. Compliments of WAYSIDE STORE Groceries—Meat—Candy—Toys School Supplies—Hosiery JAY HARDIMAN, Prop. Phone 631 The Sturgis Printing Company If It’s Engraving You Need Think of Fort Wayne Engraving Co, Fort Wayne, Indiana • j 47 to If It’s A Photograph You Want Think of Leone ' s Studio or Niles Studio Sturgis, Michigan If It’s Book Covers You Need Think of Kover Kraft Chicago Ill® If It’s Book Binding You Need Think of EngdaM Bindery Chicago, III t --—— -— — — --— s t GOOD LUCK | TO THE | CLASS OF ’47 : TRUCKERS’ EAT SHOP | 1200 E. CHICAGO RD. : STEAKS, CHOPS and SEA FOODS ; — GOOD LUCK and BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’47 BURL J. BELL’S GARAGE Wheel Balancing — Frame Straightening Front End Alignment General Repairing D-X Products 1200 East Chicago Rd. Phone 704-J 49 SPARTAN COACH and Manufacturing Company, Inc. Manufacturers of the jiaztan (2-oacfi THE MODERN BUS FOR HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION Sturgis, Michigan J nd Mi J k iont Going. Uka e TA e J4ape ou 6njoi ed! goun Cnul e TA itk c 14 . 4 . Log of Advertisers Aiken’s Pop Corn Stand_30 Andrews And Camburn_9 Antiseptic Barber Shop_10 A. P. Tea Co-34 Armintrout’s Food Market_44 Asbury’s Grocery_23 Augspurger’s Super Service_11 Automobile Club Of Michigan_22 A. W. Ayres Insurance Agency_6 Bandholtz Paint Shop_9 Barna’s Shell Service_34 Beebe Cleaners_26 L. A. Berg, M. D_21 Berridge Shear Co_i8 Bert’s Korn Krib_30 Bigelow Furniture Co_10 Bill’s Food Shop_42 Bill’s Sunoco Service_46 Bing’s Lunch_29 Britton’s Texaco Station_32 The Brubaker Printing Co_9 Dr. A. E. Brunson Dr. J. P. Sheldon_26 Bucknell Hardware Co_28 Dr. F. S. Burlingame Dr. J. Earl Millett_35 Candyland_16 C. H. Grocery_38 C. H. Machine Co_11 Central Garage_38 Central Meat Market_31 The Certipure Co_9 Citizens Lumber Coal Co_3 Citizens State Bank_24 City Dairy_27 Colonial Beauty Shop_36 Colonial Inn Colonial Service Station_28 Conrad Shoe Repair_27 Crossman Stationers_36 David’s Dairy_47 Day’s Transfer Co_37 Deisch Auto Sales_19 Dietz _29 Kenneth W. Diggins_31 Donaldson Paint and Wall Paper Co_27 Ted Douglas_ 5 D. W. Market_ 8 E. C. Eichler Transfer_22 Elaine’s_14 The Electric Shop_17 Em N’ Al’s Supper Club_12 A1 Enichen City Motor Sales_27 Fiandt Barber Shop_10 Flanders And Dresser_7 Florence Beauty Shop_28 Foglesong Funeral Home, Inc_29 Formed Tubes, Inc_41 D. M. Frank Agency_11 Freeland Son’s Co_39 Ken Freeland Supplies_43 Freeman Manufacturing Co_18 G. G. Industries_ 1 Gafill DX Service Station_36 Gafill Oil Co_31 Gardner And Beigh_19 Wm. J. Gerardo_27 Gibson’s Diner_6 Gibson Greenhouse_20 Dr. Eleanor M. Gillespie_12 Grace Drapery Shop_22 S. C. Griffeth_23 Guy LeRoy Engineering Co_40 H. W. Hagerman_34 Harters _25 Harvey Paper Products Co_43 Health Studio_36 John Hess_38 Hilton Cigar Store_5 Hod’s Cupid Inn_32 Holland Furnace Co_10 Holsinger Garage_ 26 Lloyd Hossie’s Body Shop_10 Hotel Elliott_33 Hotel Elliott Barber Shop_12 Hubner Plumbing . Appliances Co_27 Hudson’s Grocery_11 Oscar Huelsmann_29 Jackman’s _33 Jacob Jeisel_36 Juhl’s Cut Rate Drugs_36 Kane Memorials_4 Kastle Kwik Serv_6 Harold Keim Furniture Sales_3 Keeslar’s Gulf Service_12 King’s Grocery_46 Kirby Grocery Market_30 Kirsch Co_17 Kolady’s Sturgis News Agency_37 Kroger Grocery And Baking Co_12 Hedwig Krumm_32 Lake Motor Sales_21 Leestma Studio_38 Leone Studio_14 LeRoque’s Flying Service, Inc_13 Laura Lewis Hat Shop_32 Lind Walgreen Agency_33 Little America Station_47 M And M Newsstand_21 Mac’s Furniture Store_31 Main Cafe_35 Dr. Stanley Martin_42 Martin’s Restaurant_44 Mast Upholstery Shop_22 McCaffery’s Beauty And Barber Shop_44 Mecha-Finish Corp_46 Midge’s Beauty Shop_31 Midwest Tool And Cutlery Co_40 Milady’s Beauty Shop_27 Miller’s Tire Service_31 Mr. and Mrs. Lou M. Moon_22 Dr. G. N. Morrill_11 Morrisson’s Cleaners_9 Myers Service Station_22 Namey Motor Sales_38 The National Carbon Coated Paper Co_45 National Utilities Co_23 Nicholson Machine Co_6 Otto A. Niggli_10 51 Log of Advertisers ( Continued) Niles Studio- P. Sc D. Supply Co- Palace Cafe- Paris Bakery- J. C. Penney Co- A. H. Perfect Co- “C” Pettit___ Price Standard Service- Dr. L. B. Purdy_ Purdy’s Grocery- Radebaugh Shoe Hospital- Carl Rehm Clothing Co- Dr. A. H. Reimann- Royal Easy Chair- Sauer Hardware- H. E. Scattergood- Henry Schipper- Schmidt Kern- Scovill Manufacturing Co- Seger’s - Sigrist’s Furniture Co- Simpson Haack- Singer Shop- Frank L. Shoemaker- Paul Shook- Strand Theatre- J. W. Sturgis Sc Son- Sturgis Appliances Co- Sturgis Auto Supply Co- Sturgis Awning Glass Co._. Sturgis Credit Bureau- Sturgis 5c to $1.00 Store- Sturgis Grain Co- The Sturgis Laundry- Sturgis Locker Co- Sturgis Lumber Supply Co. Sturgis Motor Sales- Sturgis Office Supply Co- _16 _7 _21 _21 _28 _41 _37 _31 _12 _14 _6 _15 ___11 _39 _26 _12 _11 _28 _40 _38 _5 _29 _26 _34 _32 _12 _44 _42 _30 _30 _34 _35 _6 _15 _29 _13 _28 _10 Sturgis Oil Co----- — Sturgis Plating And Manufacturing Co. Sturgis Posture Chair Co- The Sturgis Products Co- .Sturgis Recreation- Sturgis Sporting Goods- Sturgis Wood Products- Sutton Tool Co- Tasty Pastries- Taylor Produce Co- Tennent Co- Thomas Jeweler- The Toggery- Tribbetts -- Tri-State Litho Art, Inc- United Auto Parts--- Vogt’s -- Wade Electric Products Co- C. E. Walker Tax Office- Wall Packing Co- Herald Walters- Watkins Drug Store- The Washington Cafe- Wayside Store- Weather-Seal Manufacturing Co-- Weatherwax Chevrolet Sales And Service Weaver-Lingg - Dr. E. E. Weaver- Western Auto Associate Store- West Side Service- Willer’s Shoes- Wilson Family Shoe Store- Wise Lunch- Wise Radio Shop- Glee D. Wolf_ Wolfinger Drugs- E. C. Wright Co.. 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