Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)
- Class of 1956
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pn LQEQ N Q A N B NAP mu st N W X QQ X N39 ' Wa! , D fl.a:wf O sf W 'NMPgAf. K D 1---l M A E -Q ,gf - x.,h -.- ' f Q K Editor . . .... MARIORIE YOUNG Assistant Editor . . DAVE PORTMAN Literary Editor . . . IOYCE STRONG Aff Editor . . . . DON BERTVA -A-dViS0f . ELIZABETH WHITELOCK swims mums scamm- F1 cui fre:-this ,OIF UWWNTS 5 7 Faculty b U I V X , I 1 Seniors N 14 if RSL Ni nt N , zz 29 Underclcssmen 5 , I T I JA .. , Ig, 1 C 1 - 45 Iunior High X Q A ist? Sports 2 ,Ji . ' 57 -1- M - -ir I as -,-i! 73 Clubs, Music, cmd Activities f -- 1 f - :-. U ' ez IL, , 1 ' n I 'V ftovcnnsma' gf -' I 'E U 5- 0 Advertisers 2 , g! - h N L I fa ' -:AL ' l'11g-- fi Mrs. Mildred Britton Dedication Success, in the truest sense, is measured by the service we give to others. So it is with the charming person we honor in this dedication. Her success as a teacher, advisor, and real friend can truly be measured by the devoted service she has given to all of us at Sturgis High. As past advisor of the yearbook, she gave tirelessly of her time and talents. Always ready to lend a helping hand, especially with our theme and research papers, she has been an important part of our Trojan Way of life. As an expression of our sincere appreciation we, the Senior Class of 1956, dedicate our Sturgensian to Mrs. Mildred Britton. ' 3 Sturgensiun Stuff Marjorie Young, Editor. Miss Whiie10Ck. Advisor- Dave Portman, Assistant Editor Don Bertva, Art Editor. Herb Heiden- reich, Sports Editor. Susan Holtz, Peggy Machan,Assistant Literary Editors. Bonnie Boaz, Typing Editor. Ioyce Strong, Literary Editor. Ieanine Young, Ruth Casner, Picture 4 Ann KirbYfIo1ayne Carpenter, Make-up Editors. Editors. Sharon Loetz, Business Manager. Linda Rehm, Sharon Otto, Advertising Managers. Iudy Wise, Dave Brew Carmen Arkhe Nancy Ginther, Sales Manager. Reporters, The 1956 STURGENSIAN staff worked hard to incorporate new features in its yearbook. Sixteen pages were added to take care of the many more students in Sturgis High School this year and to have more pictures for the clubs and sports. Our eye-catching padded cover, created by the art editor, was carried through the division pages with sketches of our Trojans busy in our high school. As you leaf through the ad section, you will notice the enlarged amount of Early in the fall, as soon as our adviso Miss Whitelock, had chosen her capa- ble staff, the yearbook got under way. Our editor and her assistant spent many long hours in laying out page after page of the dummy. Much controversy arose among the members of the staff as the cover, the finish of the pages, and the theme were discussed. At the first class meeting the dedication was decided upon. With each deadline planned, the literary editor and her assistants busied themselves with assigning copy, revising, writing captions, and proof read- ing while the picture editors Worked with Mr. Roy Niles arranging and taking pictures. We all drew a sigh of relief as the material for each deadline was on its Way. The co-advertising managers began soliciting early in the year, their task was finally completed by Christmas. As the second semester dawned, the campaign for the sale of our book began with advertising posters an- nouncing that new changes were in store. When we revealed our 1956 STURGENSIAN on Class Day, we were all justly proud of it. As we leaf through our finished product all the many happy times and grievances of these four years will be remembered. 5 pictures, Iane Ross, Nancy Ginther, Dave Portman Iolayne Carpenter, Senior Editors fr Harold Young Olin Lepard Otto Goethcds Eemeef Seheeffeff TREASURER Newell Pranks, PRESIDENT Harry Winer, SECRETARY Noel Shedd . Richard L. Freeman resigned Nov. 9, 1955 appointed Nov ll 1955 Seniors all: You have been privileged to live during a period of the greatest scientific and technological advances ever achieved by mankind: great suc- cess can be yours. Having reached another milestone on life's pathway, be ever aware of its values. Even though ways of living seem to change, people remain basically the same and their differences must be evaluated. Life's greatest assets will be your friends, and you will have the most and keep them the longest by doing unto them just as you would like to have them do unto you. Many times decisions will be difficult, so recall your parents', teachers, and friends' best advice, perhaps you are not quite sure then which way to go, so just ask God to guide your course. Good Luck. Newell Franks 6 7 f X ff! 'fm www. 1 Y i I Administration Business transactions for Sturgis High School are carried on by Mr. Bodley, our superin- tendent, his secretary, Miss Bensing, and her assistant, Miss Shuman. Here the supplies are ordered, the mail and payrolls are distributed, and the bookkeeping done for the Board of Education, extra-curricular activities, and class accounts. The superintendent and his staff make up the executive department administer- ing the policies of the Board and reporting the effect of these policies to that body. Mr. Miller is our principal of the seventh through twelfth grades at Sturgis High School. He is assisted by his very able secretary Mrs. Free- land. They both help the students with extra- curricular activities as well as regular school activities, such as absent and tardy slips, lost and found articles, and class schedules. Although the students are out of school for the summer vacation, you will find Mr. Miller and Mrs. Freeland working here. They are at school devising the lists of classes for the next year. This is the hardest job that they have and it is through their management where we are placed in the fall. Miss Bensinq MIS. Freeland 124 Bodiey, SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Miller, PRINCIPAL Mrs. Shuman N!!! 9 ANDERSON, ALTA B.S. Commercial BITNER, HELEN B.A. English BORGERDING, IOHN B.S. General Shop and Woodworking BOWDISH, HAROLD B.S., M.A. General Science and Drivers Education BOYLE, MARY FRANCES, B.S. Home Economics BRITTON, MILDRED A.B., M.A. English and Latin BROKAW, HELEN A.B. Mathematics and English CARPENTER, WAYNE B.S. Mechanical Drawing and Mathematics CASAULT, PAUL B.S., M.A. Co-operative Training and General Business CASNER, MYRON B.A., M.A. Vocal Music CHASE, IAMES B.S. Arts and Crafts COLLINS, FLOIAD A.B. History and English DeHAVEN, CECIL B.S., M.A. Commercial DEWITT, IACOB A.B., M.S. Sciences DILLON, DAVID B.S., M.A. Biology, Mathematics, and Coach FINLAY, ROBERT A.B., M.A. History and Coach GALBERACH, WILLIAM, B.S. Social Studies LORI, LOU B.S., M.A. Physical Education, First Aid, Hygiene and Coach I MAHER, RICHARD B.S. Coach, Physical Education, First Aid, and Hygiene MILLER, DELORES B.S. Physical Education and First Aid MOFF ITT, ERN ESTINE B.S. English PECK, MARTIN B.S., M.A. Social Studies PERRY, I. CARLTON B.S., M.A. Guidance Director, Testing, and Biology POLLEYS, MADELYN A.B. Librarian REICK, MONA LIFE CERTIFICATE English and History SCHEETZ, ALICE B.S. Home Economics and Cafeteria SEITZ, MARY G. A.B. Mathematics SMITH, RAYMOND B.S., M.A. English, History, and Radio Program Director SNOW, ROBERT B.S., M.S. Mathematics SONNEVIL, LYNN B.S. Shop and Machine Shop TYLER, HUGH B.S., M.A. English and Speech WAKEMAN, IESSIE A.B. Geography and English WATSON, RUTH CERTIFICAT DES ETUDES FRANCAISE Latin and French WELTY, ROBERT B.S., M.M. Instrumental Music WHEAT, EVA A.B. Mathematics WHITELOCK, ELIZABETH A.B., M.A. English, World History, and Iournalism Herbert I-Ieidermreich, PRESIDENT f '5 K ! l J X kk , ,c' - Dave POfTf1'1CI1'1, VICE-PRESIDENT Richard Guilford, STUDENT COUNCIL rf:--nr X ! f 2 X x I Yjk X: 55 nf-f XI,f' Dcrvrd Hopkins, SECRETARY Paul Eckert, TREASURER Sam Weidermcm, STUDENT COUNCIL 12 l ABBS, LARRY DUANE ARKLIE, CARMEN ANN G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Chorus 1,25 A Capella 25 Ir. Play Crew5 Sr. Play Cast and Crewg I-Hop Comm.5 Ir. Honor Roll5 Trojan Staff5 Sturgenslan Staff5 Quill and Scroll. I BAKER, IOHN EDWARD Football 1.2: Baseball 1,25 Intramurals 1,2,3,4. BELL, MUSETTE LEAH G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 45 Dramatics Club 4, Officer 45 Ir. Play Cast5 Sr. Play Cast5 Band l,2,3,4, Officer 3,45 I-Hop Comm.5 Ir. Honor Roll5 Forensic Contest 2,3,45 Iunior Town Meeting 35 U.N. Conference 3.4. BINTZ, SHARON KAY G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 2,3,45 Ir. Play Crew5 Sr. Play Crew5 Intramurals 2,35 I.-Hop Comm.5 Co-op 45 Homecoming Comm. ANDERSON, LINDA LOU G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 3,45 Art Club 25 Dramatics Club 2,3,45 Band 1,25 Chorus 1,45 A Capella 45 lr. Play Cast5 Sr. Play Cast5 lr, Achievement 3,4, Officer 35 Intramurals 2,3,45 I-l-lop Comm.5 Forensic Contest 3,45 Co-op 4. BAKER, DENNIS OWEN Football l,2,3,45 Basketball l,2,3,45 Baseball 35 Track l,2,45 Varsity Club 45 Ir. Play Cast5 Sr. Play Cast5 Achieve- ment 3: Class Officer 2. BEDFORD, SHARON LEE Ir. Play Crewy Sr. Play Crew5 Co-op 4. BERTVA, DON LEE Football 15 Track 1,35 Wrestling l,2,3,45 Ir. Achievement 35 I-Hop Comm.5 Home- coming Comm.5 Trojan Staff5 Sturgen- sian Staff5 Coop 4. BLANCHARD. IOSEPH ARTHUR Football 15 Track 35 Wrestling 3,45 Intramurals 2,3,45 Sr. Play Crew. BLASIUS, DAVID GENE Intramurals l,2,3: I-Hop Comm.: Home- coming Comm.: Co-op 4. BOWER, WILBUR FRANK Football 1,2,3,4: Basketball l: Wrestling 2,3,4: Intramurals 1,2,3: Co-op 4. BRICKER, IERRY LEONARD Intramurals 3,4: Ir. Achievement 3. CARPENTER, IOLAYNE KAY Play Cast and Crew: Band l,2: Chorus G.A.A. 3,4: F.I-LA. 1: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. 3,4: A Capella 3,4: I-Hop Comm.: Trojan Staff: Sturgensian Staff. COLLINS, THOMAS LLOYD Football 1: Intramurals l,3,4: Band l,2. BOAZ, BONNIE KATHLEEN G.A.A. l,2,3,4: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew: Band l,2,3,4: Chorus 17 A CGFJGUG li I-Hop Comm.: Trojan Staff: Sturgensian Staff: Ouill and Scroll. BREW, DAVID LEE Baseball l: Intramurals l,2,3,4: Wrest- ling 1: Manager 3: lr. Play Cast: Sr. Play Cast: Band l,2: Ir. Achievement 3, 4: I-I-lop Comm.: Ir. Honor Roll: Leader -Gov't Day: Trojan Staff: Sturqensian Staff: Ouill and Scroll: Youth Center Comm. Head 4. CAMERON, NANCY IEAN Coop 3,4. CASNER, RUTH ANN G.A.A. l,Z,3,4, Officer 4: Dramatics Club 3,4: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Cast and Crew: Intramurals 3: Chorus l,2, 314, Officer 3,47 A Capella l,2,3,4: I- l-Iop Comm.: I-Hop Court: Trojan Staff: Sturgensian Staff: Youth Center Comm. Head 4: Homecoming Court. COOHON, MARCELIA ANNETTE Library Club 2,3,4, Officer 3. DAUBER, CARL OSCAR ECKERT, PAUL EUGENE Football l2,3,45 Basketball 15 Baseball 1,25 Track 35 Wrestling 2,3,45 Intra- murals 1,2,35 Ir. Play Cast5 Sr. Play Cast5 Varsity Club 3,4. Officer 45 Band l,2,35 Ir. Achievement 35 Class Officer 1,2,3,45 I-Hop Comm. EVERT, LOIS ALMEDA G.A.A. 1,25 F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Ir. Play Crewg Sr. Play Crewg Coop 4. F INK, MARSI-IA ANN G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Dramatics Club 45 Chorus l,2,3,45 A Capella l,2,3,45 Ir. Play Crew5 Sr. Play Crewp Ir. Achieve- ment 3,4, Officer 3,45 I-Hop Comm.5 Ir. Honor Roll. GIBSON, MARY KATHERINE G.A.A. 1,2,3,4g Ir. Play Crew: Chorus l,2,3,45 A Capella 45 Ir. Achievement 45 I-Hop Comm. F DEMSKI, MICHAEL EDWARD Intramurals l. EMBLER, WAYNE CARLYLE Track 15 Wrestling 1,35 Intramurals 1,25 Coop 4. FALKENSTEIN, ADAH ANN GA.A. l,2,3,45 Sr. Play Crew5 Band I5 I-Hop Comm. FOX, SONDRA MARTHA LaGrange High School 1,21 F.I-l.A. 4 Ir. Play Crew5 Sr. Play Crew5 Ir Achievement 4. GINTHER, NANCY LYNNE G.A.A. 2,3,45 Dramatics Club 45 Ir. Play Cast5 Sr. Play Cast5 I-Hop Comm.5 Ir. Honor Roll 2,35 Trojan Staff5 Sturqen- sian Staff5 Ouill and Scrollg Forensic Contest 3. GIRTON, MELVYN HUGH Intramurals l,2,3,4: Manager l,2,3,4: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Cast and Crew: Band l: Ir. Achievement 3,47 I-I-lop Comm.: Homecoming Comm.: Youth Center Comm. Head 4. GOETHALS, SYLVIA MARGUERITE G.A.A. l,2,3,4: Art Club 2: Dramatics Club 1,2,3.4, Officer 2,3: Ir. Play Cast: Sr. Play Cast: Chorus 1: Ir. Achieve- ment 3, Officer 3: I-Hop Comm.: FOIGY1- sic Contest Z,3,4. GROVES, REBECCA IEAN Bucyrus High School l,2,3,4 HATHAWAY, DELBERT LEE Football l,2,3,4: Track l,2,3: Wrestling l,2,3: Sr. Play Cast: Varsity Club 3,4, Officer 3: Co-op 4. HEITGER, LEO FLOYD Bronson High School 3: Football l: Intramurals 1,2,3,4. GLASGOW, CAROLA RAE Sr. Play Crew: Chorus l,4: G.A.A. l,2,3. GRABE, ROBERT EARL Intramurals l,2,3,4: Sr. Play Cast and Crew: Ir. Achievement 4: I-Hop Comm. GUILFORD, RICHARD ARDEN Football l,2,3,4: Track 3: Wrestling 3: Intramurals l,Z,3: Ir. Play Cast: Sr. Play Cast: Dramatics Club 2,3,4, Officer 3,41 Varsity Club 3,4, Officer 4: Ir. Achieve- ment 3, Officer 3: Class Officer 2,3,4: Student Council Officer 4: I-Hop Comm.: lr. Honor Roll: Forensic Contest 2,3,4. HEIDENREICH, HERBERT MARTIN IR. Football 2,3,4: Intramurals l,2,3,4: lr. Play Cast: Sr. Play Cast and Crew: Dramatics Club 3,4, Officer 4: Varsity Club 4: Ir. Achievement 3.4, Officer 3, 4: Class Officer 4: I-Hop Comm.: lr. Honor Roll l,2,3: Homecoming Comm.: Trojan Staff: Sturgensian Staff: Ouill and Scroll: Forensic Contest 2,3,4: Iunior Town Meeting 3,4. HERSHEY, IOY DANINE Co-op 4. HOLSINGER, CARL D. Football l,2g Track 3,4: Intramurals 3,4- HOLTZ, IANICE MARIE Cafeteria 4. HOPKINS, DAVID G. IR. Football 1,37 Basketball l,2,3,4: Base- ball 1,2,3,4y Sr. Play Cast, Class Officer 45 Ir. Honor Roll: Leader-Gov't Day. HOYT, LEROY VERN Football l,2,3,4g Baseball 1,25 Intra- murals 1,2,3,4g lr. Play Crew: Varsity Club 3,4, Band l,2,3,4p Ir. Achievement 3,4. IELLISON, SHIRLEY ANN G.A.A. 1,z, chorus 1,2,3,4. HOLTZ, IANET LYN Library Club 4: G.A.A. 1,25 F.H.A. l,2. HOLTZ, SUSAN ANNE F.H.A. 2,3, Officer 37 Ir. Achievement 3,4, Officer 3, Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew, I-Hop Comm.: Trojan Staff, Sturaensian Staff: Ouill and Scroll: Co-op 4. HOSTETLER, SHARON LOUISE G.A.A. 1,Z. JACKSON, IUDITH GAYLE Chorus l,2,3p A Capella 2,37 Co-op 4. IOHNSONBAUGI-l, IAMES STANLEY Football lg Basketball l,2,3,4y Baseball l,2,3,4g lr. Play Crewg Sr. Play Cast and Crew, Varsity Club Z,3,4: I-Hop Comm., Youth Center Comm. Head 4. KENNEDY, PATRICIA MARIE G.A.A. l,2,3,47 Intramurals 2,37 Iel-lop Comm.7 Ir. Honor Rol17 Co-op 4. KIRBY, ANN IEAN G.A.A. I,2,3,47 Dramatics Club l,Z,3,4, Officer 37 Ir. Play Cast7 Sr. Play Cast7 Intramurals 3,47 I-Hop Comm.: Trojan Sldffi Sturqensian Staff7 Quill and Scroll: Cheerleader 1,Z,3,4. KISSEBERTH, RICHARD IAMES Wrestling 17 Intramurals 1,2,3,47 Ir. Achievement 3,47 I-Hop Comm.7 Youth Center Comm. l,2,3,4. KOLADY, IACOUELYN RAE Art Club 27 G.A.A. l,Z,37 I-Hop Comm. Forensic Contest 27 Co-op 4. LAHRKE, PAUL ALBERT Centreville High School l,2,37 Co-op 4. KEYSER, GLORIA ROSEMARY G.A.A. 3,47 Sr. Play Crew: I-Hop Comm.7 Cheerleader 3,47 Plymouth High School l,2. KIRKPATRICK, MAURICE O. IR. Football l,3,47 Basketball 3,47 Baseball 3,47 Intramurals 2,37 Ir. Play CreW7 Varsity Club 47 Ir. Achievement 3,47 I-Hop Comm. KLINE, IAMES EDWARD Intramurals l,2,3,47 Ir. Play Castg Sr. Play Cast7 Dramatics Club 3,47 Band l, 2,3,4, Officer 1,3747 Chorus 47 A Capella 47 Ir. Achievement 37 I-Hop Comm.7 Ir. Honor Roll l,2,37 Forensic Contest 2,3, 47 Iunior Town Meeting 3,4. KRUGER, IOHN M. Intramurals 1,47 Wrestling 21 Sf. PIQY Crew7 Ir. Achievement 3,4. LAMPE, CAROLYN RUTH G.A.A. l,2,3,47 Ir. Play Crew7 Sr. Play Cre-W7 Band l,2I Class Officer 2,37 IA Hop Comm.7 Co-op 4. LAMPE, THEODORE MICHAEL Football l,2,3,45 Baseball l,25 Track l, 25 Intramurals l,2,3,45 Ir. Play Crew5 Sr. Play Cast and Crew5 Varsity Club 3,45 Ir. Achievement 35 I-Hop Comm. LASH, SUE ANN G.A.A. l,2,3,4, Officer 35 lr. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew5 Intramurals 2,35 Band 2,35 Chorus 15 A Capella 15 I. Achieve- ment 35 I-Hop Comm.5 Co-op 4. LOETZ, SHARON SUE Library Club 35 Band l,2,3,45 Chorus 15 A Capella 15 Ir. Play Cast5 Sr. Play Crew5 Ir. Achievement 35 I-Hop Comm.5 Trojan Staff5 Sturqensian Staff5 Coop 4. MACHAN, MARGARET ELLEN G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Ir. Play Cast5 Sr. Play Crew5 Band l,2,3,45 lr. Achievement 35 I-I-lop Comm.5 Ir. Honor Rollp Trojan Staff5 Sturqensian Staff5 Quill and Scroll. MECKLENBURG, GARY I. Ir. Achievement 3, Officer 35 Co-op 4. i Hume' , . ,, ,rf LASH, MARIANNE G.A.A. l,2,3,4, Officer 35 Ir. Play Crew5 Sr. Play Crew5 Intramurals 2,35 Band 2,35 Chorus 15 A Capella 15 Ir. Achievement 35 Class Officer 1.35 I- Hop Comm.5 I-Hop Court5 Ir. Honor Roll 1,2,35 Homecoming Court5 Co-op 4. LEPARD, ANNE ELIZABETH G.A.A. 1,2,35 lr. Play Cast5 Sr. Play Cast5 Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4, Officer 35 Band 1,2,3,45 Class Officer l: I-I-lop Comm.5 I-Hop Court: Ir. Honor Roll l, 2,35 Homecoming Comm.5 Homecoming Oueen5 Forensic Contest 35 Youth Center Officer. LOSEY, WILLIAM MARTIN II Football 15 Basketball 1,2,3,45 Baseball lp Track 2,3,45 Ir. Play Ctew5 Sr. Play Cast5 Band 1,25 I-Hop Comm.5 Youth Center 1,2. MCBRIDE, DEANNA LEE G.A.A. l,2,3,45 F.H.A. 1.2: Ir. Play Crew5 Sr Play Crewp Band 1,25 Chorus 3,45 A Capella 45 I-Hop Comm. MIERAS, IUDITH ANN Ir. Play Crew5 Sr. Play Crew5 Ir. Achievement 3,45 I-Hop Comm.5 Co-op 4. MILLIMAN, KEITH ELWYN Football l,2,3,4: Basketball 1: Track 1, 2: Intramurals 1: Manager 2. MOODY, SUSAN CAROL Coldwater High School l,2: G.A.A. 3,41 Dramatics Club 4: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew: Intramurals 4: Ir. Achieve- ment 4: Co-op 4: I-Hop Comm. NUSBAUM, DAVID CHARLES Co-op 4. PAPPAS, ELIZABETH ANN Library Club 2,3,4. PHILLIPS, LELAND L. lr. Achievement: Co-op 4. MOLTER, SHARON ANN G.A.A. l,2,3,4: F.H.A. l,Z: Library Club 2,3: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew: Ir. Achievement 3: Homecoming Court. MORRILL, IOHN B. Football l: Basketball l,2,3,4: Baseball l,2: Track 3,4: Intramurals l: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Cast and Crew: Varsity Club 3.4: Class Officer 3: I-Hop Comm.: Ir. Honor Roll. OTTO, SHARON LEE G.A.A. l,2,3,4: lr. Play Crew: Sr. Play Cast and Crew: Chorus 1,Z,3,4: A Capella l,2,4: Ir. Achievement 3, Offi- cer 3: I-Hop Comm.: Trojan Staff: Sturgensian Staff: Quill and Scroll. PAXTON, ARDEN WAYNE IR. Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Cast: Dramatics Club 2,3,4: Library Club l,2,3, Officer 3: Chorus l: A Capella 1. PIERCE, ERNEST DWIGHT Centreville High School l: Football l: Baseball 3: Wrestling 3: Intramurals 2, 3,4: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew: Ir. Achievement 3: I-Hop Comm. PORTMAN, DAVID NATHAN Intramurals 3,47 Ir. Achievement 37 Class Officer 47 Ir. Honor Roll 27 Leader-Gov't Day7 Trojan Staff7 Sturqensian Sldffj Quill and Scroll. POWERS, SHIRLEY ANN G.A.A. 1,27 Band 1,27 Co-op 4. RAMBADT, RONALD EDMUND Football 1,37 Intramurals l,3,47 Band l, 27 I-l-lop Comm.7 Homecoming Comm. REEG, IULIE ANN Ir. Play Crew7 Sr. Play Crew7 Library Club 27 Art Club 27 F.H.A. l,2,3,47 Ir. Achievement. RIPPEY, ADIE ELLEN lr. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew7 Library Club 17 Art Club 17 G.A.A. 27 F.l-l.A. 47 lr. Achievement 3. POST, LAWRENCE CARL Ir. Achievement 3,4. PUESCI-IEL, MARILYN RUTH Co-op 3,4. RAY, THOMAS CURTIS Football l,2,3f Wrestling l,2,3,47 Co-op 4. REHM, LINDA G.A.A. l,2,3,47 F.l'l.A. l,2, Officer 2, Regional Officer 27 Art Club 27 Drama- tics Club 3,47 Sr. Play Cast and Crew7 Intramurals 3: lr. Achievement 3,47 I- Hop Comm.7 Trojan Staffy Sturgensian Staff: Quill and Scroll7l-lomecominq Comm. RIPPEY, JERRY LOA lr. Play Crew7 Sr. Play Crewy Art Club 27 Chorus l7 I-l-lop Comm.7 Co-op 4. ROI-IRER, ROBERT LEE Football l,3,47 Basketball l,2,3.4: BOSS- bqll 1,2,3,47 Intramurals 17 Ir. Play Crew7 Sr. Play Crewg Varsity Club 47 Class Officer 1: I-HOP Comm' ROYETON, IUDITI-I ANN Williamston High School l,2,37 Sr. Play Crew7 G.A.A. 47 F.H.A. 2,37 I-Hop Comm. SHELDON, IAN HERMAN St. Michaels, Pinconninq, 1,27 Football 37 Basketball 1,27 Baseball 27 Co-op 4. SNYDER, GLADYS DOROTHY Library Club 2,3,4: G.A.A. 2,31 Co-op 4. SPEAROW, KATI-IRYN ANN Library Club 27 Art Club 3,47 G.A.A. 1, 27 Band 17 Chorus 17 Ir. Achievement 3: Co-op 4. ROSS, IANE ELIZABETH G.A.A. l,2,3,47 Art club 27 Jr. Play Crew: Sf- PIGY Crew: Ir. Achievement 3, Officer 37 Class Officer 17 I-Hop Comm.7 lr. Honor Roll l,2,37 Recorder 'G0V'f DOY: Trojan Staff7 Sturqensian Staff: Quill and Scroll. SCHAEFFER, GARY LEE Intramurals l,2,3,47 Ir. Play Crew7 Sr. Play Crew7 Ir. Achievement 4. SIGLER, NANCY IO Sr. Play Crew7 F.H.A. 2,3,47 Band l7 Chorus 4. SPAULDING, TOM L. Intramurals l,2,3,4. STRONG, IOYCE MAY G.A.A. l,z,3,4I Art Club 27 Ir. Play Crew7 Sr. Play Crew7 Ir. Achievement 3, Officer 37 I-I-lop Comm.7 Ir, Honor l Roll l,2,37 Recorder-Gov't Day7 Trojan Sldffp Sturqensian Staff7 Quill and Scroll. STUDEMAN, ELEANOR ETHEL Sr. Play Crew: Library Club 1: Co-op 4. STURGIS, PHYLLIS DIANE G.A.A. l,2,3,4: F.l'l.A. l: Library Club 2,3: lr. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew: Ir. Achievement 3: Co-op 4. SUMMEY, MARIORIE COLLEEN Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew: Ir. Achievement 3: I-Hop Comm.: Co-op 4. TOTH, PAUL ALAN Football l,2,3,4: Track 3: Intramurals l,2,3,4: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Cast: Varsity Club 3,4: l-Hop Comm.: Home- coming Comm.: Co-op 4. WAGNER, CAROL ANN Sr. Play Crew: Dramatics Club 2,3,4: G.A.A. l,2.3,4: Chorus l,4: lr. Achieve- ment 3,4, Officer 4: Central Catholic High, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. STURGIS, DAVID I. Football l,2,3: Basketball l,2: Intra- murals l,2: lr. Play Crew: Sr. Play Cast: I-Hop Comm. STUTZ, ELAINE KATHRYN G.A.A. 1,2,3: F.H.A. l,2,3,4: Art Club 2,3,4, Officer 3,4: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew: lr. Achievement 3,-4, Officer 3,4: I-I-lop Comm.: Co-op 4. TOBIAS, GEORGE STEVE Track l,2,3,4: Intramurals l,2,3,4: lr. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew: Ir. Achieve- ment 3: I-Hop Comm.: Co-op 4. TURNER, BRUCE STANTON Ir. Play Crew: Class Officer l,2,3: l- Hop Comm.: Ir. Honor Roll: Home :ominq Comm.: Forensic Contest 3: Youth Center Comm.: Co-op 4: Iunior Town Meeting: U.N. Conference. WAGNER, GORDON LEE Football l: Intramurals l,2,4: lf- Achievement 3.4: lf- HOHOT R011 113: Co-op 4. WEAVER, lOl-IN HOWARD Football l: Basketball l,2,3,4: Baseball 2: Track 3: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Cast and Crew: Varsity Club 4: Band 2,3: I-Hop Comm. WEIDERMAN, IOHN SAMMY Basketball l: Intramurals l,2,3,4: lr. Play Cast: Sr. Play Crew: Student Council Officer 4: Ir. Honor Roll: I-Hop Comm.: Class Officer 4. WISE, IUDITH ELAINE G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 2,3,4: Art Club 2: Dramatics Club 3,4: Intramurals 2,3, 4: Ir. Play Cast: Sr. Play Cast and Crew: Band 1.2: Chorus 3,4: ACapella 3,4: Ir. Achievement 3, Officer 3: I- Hop Comm.: Trojan Staff: Sturqensian Staff. WOLCOTT, WALTER IOSEPH Football 1,2,3,4: Track 1,2,3,4: Wrestling 2,3: Intramurals l,2,3,4: Ir. Play Cast and Crew: Sr. Play Cast: Varsity Club Z,3,4: Ir. Achievement 4: I-Hop Comm.: Co-op 4. YOUNG, IEANINE KAY G.A.A. l,2,3,4: Dramatics Club 4: Ir. Play Cast: Sr. Play Cast: Band l,2,3: Chorus 1: I-I-lop Comm.: I-Hop Court: Troian Staff: Sturqensian Staff: Ouill and Scroll: Cheerleader 3. WEHRLY, SHARON KAYE Miami Edison Senior High 2: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crew: Co-op 4. WETZEL, SHARRON ANN Sr. Play Crew: Library Club 2, 4. WITTENBERG, PATRICIA LOU G.A.A. l,2,3,4: Dramatics Club 4: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Cast: I-l-lop Comm.: Ir. Honor Roll. WOLFE, LINDA Larwill High 1.2: Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Cast: G.AA. 3: Chorus 3,4: A Capella 3,4: I-Hop Comm. YOUNG. MARIORIE KAY G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 3: F.H.A. 1.2, Officer 2: Dramatics Club 3,4: Ir. Play Cast, Sr. Play Cast: Chorus l,2,3,4, Officer 3.4: A Capella l,2,3,4: l'Hop Comm.: I-Hop Queen: Recorder-Govt Day: Trojan Staff: Sturgensian Staff: Quill and Scroll: Youth Center Comm. Head 4: Homecoming Court. SCHLUTER, IRMGARD HELGA Stcxdtisches Mathematisch-Naturwissen- schaft-Liches, Madchen Gymnasium, Dusseldorf, Germany l,2,3g G.A.A. 41 Sr. Play Cast. FROLICH, IURGEN CHRISTOPH Oberschule fur Iungen, Osterodell-Iarz, West Germany 1,2,3p Sr, Play Cast. MEissNER, DIETRICH Gymnasium Bunde! Germany l,2,3p Football 41 Track 4, Wrestling 45 Sr. Play Cast: Ir. Achievement 4. ZOLLMAN, IUANITA LEILA Ir. Play Crew: Sr. Play Crewp Art Club 4, Band 2: Co-op 4. German Exchange Students For the first time, S.H.S. had exchange students. The three students: who were carefully chosen from many applicants, came from Germany in Iuly. They entered S.H.S. as seniors this fall. We felt very privileged to have these students, who were sponsored by the Rotary Club, and feel that just as they benefited from us, we have benefited from them. Irmgard Helga Schluter, an attractive and tall, slender brownette, was born seventeen years ago in Berlin. She now lives at Scharnherst Street 14, Dusseldorf, Germany: while in America she resided at the Ronald Kirby home. She found her most favorite American foods to be potato chips and popcorn and says that the people in Sturgis rate first with her because they're so friendly. lrmgard was in the Senior Play Cast, a member of the Dramatics Club, and a member of G.A.A. Her hobbies are reading and sports. Iurgen Christoph Frolich, a tall, studious boy of seventeen, was born in Rudolstadt! Thur and now lives at Osterode Harz, Ger- many. Iurgen said that the thing he liked most about America was his foster parents, the Kenneth Bisel family. Next on his Favorites list comes American food and he gives the follow- ing as an ideal American meal: T-Bone steak, French-fried onion rings, milk shake, and cherry pie. Iurgen had a part in the Senior Play, Went out for track, and belonged to the Youth Symphony of Ann Arbor, where he played a violin. His hob- bies are music and swimming. Dietrich Meissner, a tall, seventeen-year-old, who was born in Maurnburg!Saale, lived with the Leland Brubakers. His home in Germany is Luebbecke!Westfalen 18 Bismark Street. Didi's favorite foods are T-Bone steaks, French fries, and hamburgers with everything. The things he liked most about America were his foster parents and the students of S.H.S. Didi was in the Senior Play Cast, a member of Iunior Achievement, Went out for football, Wrestling, and track, and states his hobby as having fun. The three will return to Germany this summer: We will all be sorry to see them leave. 25 Class Will We, the members of the Class of 1956, do hereby will the under- signed items to the underclassmen so that their years in Sturgis High School may be as happy as ours have been. I, Larry Abbs, will my love of driving to anybody who has a license. I, Linda Anderson, will my athletic ability to Merrilee, who is also going to major in physical education. I, Carmen Arklie, will my ability to go steady for three years with the same boy to anyone who wants to try. I, Denny Baker, will my talent to think up wise cracks on the spur of the moment to any capable junior who wants to chance it. I, Sharon Bedford, will my co-op job at Tri-State to Carolyn Wisler. I, Musette Bell, will my ability to play first and last chair bassoon to Paul Strait. I, Don Bertva, will my height to Bob Cross and my driving ability to Audra. I, Sherry Bintz, do hereby will my ability to acquire the first diamond in the Class of '56. If Ioe Blanchard, will my orange necktie to Mr. Peck. I, Dave Blasius, will my ability to borrow money to any junior with a good reputation. I, Bonnie Boaz, will my job of stenciling to any future journalism student with steady nerves and an even temper. I, Wilbur Bower, will my skipping school to anyone who wants to take the chance. I, Dave Brew, being of sound mind, do will and bequeath my wise remarks in government class to any junior who wants an extra study period for a week. I, jerry Bricker, will my unsurmountable government grades to any underclassman. We, Kay Cameron and Nancy Sigler, do hereby will our knack to talk in 3rd hour session hall to Karen George and Peggy Gas- klll. I, Iolayne Carpenter, will and bequeath my enjoyable job of accompanying the high school chorus to Bonnie Cross without any nays. I, Ruth Casner, will my music folder number five and my place in the second soprano section to Mary Brunsori. I, Tom Collins, will my ability to go steady all through high school to Eric Sheldon. l, Marcelia Coohon, will by nickname of Mousie to anyone who will be able to live it down. I, Carl Dauber, will my artistic talents to Bernice Fifer. l, Mike Demski, do will my govemment text book to Ioyce Swalley. I, Paul Eckert, do will and bequeath my ability to wrestle Dick Bunce and stay healthy to Tom Hickman. I, Wayne Embler, will my luck in passing government to Ted Davis. I, Lois Evert, will my job in cafeteria to any junior girl. To those who say the only child is selfish, I, Adah Ann Falkenstein, therefore, leave nothing. I, Marsha Fink, do will and bequeath my love of choral music and my a capella choir robe to Susan Hilton. I, Sondra Fox, will my long hair to Ianice Harker, Mary Hawkins, and Mona Burkhead. I, Iurgen Frolich, leave my German-English accent to Stan Laws. I, Mary Gibson, will my extra weight. I, Nancy Ginther, do will and bequeath my ability to get straight A's in physics and chemistry to any girl who has enough fortitude to take them. We, Mel Girton and Sam Weiderman, will the work of taking both chemistry and physics in one year to any sophomore who doesn't know enough to take physics in his junior year. I, Carola Glasgow, will my seat in government to Audrey Smith. I, Sylvia Goethals, will my ability to portray the past of a nurse to my sisters, Kathleen and Mary Ann, who want to become nurses. I, Bob Grabe, will my government seat to my cousin, Dick. I, Richard Guilford, do bequeath all my courage for government class to any junior who has high hopes. I-, Delbert Hathaway, leave to Phil Perry and Iack Marker my list of addresses and phone numbers. I, Herbert Heidenreich, do will and bequeath the pleasure of having Mr. Dewitt all four years of high school to any under- classman who would enjoy it half as much as I did. I, Leo Heitger, will my position in shorthand class to any sophomore or junior boy. We, Ioy Hershey, Sharon Hostetler, Linda Wolfe, and Iuanita Zollman, leave our beloved seats in government class to Paul Keller, Royce Shears, Bud Krontz, and Richard Bunce. I, Carl Holsinger, will my ability to handle a 1935 Ford to Tom Hickman. l, Ianet Holtz, will my ability to sleep during 5th hour G.S.R. to Carole Diggins and Lynne Wallick. I, Ianice Holtz, will my ability to wake Ianet up to anyone who sits near her. I, Susan Holtz, will my government notes to my sister, lean. I, Dave Hopkins, will some of my beef to Terry Taylor. I, Vern Hoyt, will my ability to find money on the football field to Tom Hickman. I, Iudy Iackson, will my free taxi-ride to school every morning, to anyone who comes to school late and needs it. I, Shirley Iellison, will my government tests to anyone who wants them. I, Jim Iohnsonbaugh, will my ability to shoot down Christmas trees, while hunting, to Rich Reid. We, Pat Kennedy and Iackie Kolady, will and bequeath our ability to remain true to our fellows to all girls. I, Gloria Keyser, do hereby will and bequeath my natural long black hair to those natural blondes, Lynne Wallick and Ruthie Runyan. I, Ann Kirby, will my place of four years on the cheerleading squad to anyone who would enjoy lt half as much as I did. I, Corky Kirkpatrick, will all my gas money to Mary Brunson. I, Dick Kisseberth, will my ability to write my own excuses to anybody who needs to. l, lim Kline, being of sound mind, do hereby will my ability to remain in chemistry to any junior with a short fuse. I, Iohn Kruger, leave my concealed ability to get along with girls to Dave Thomasma. I, Paul Lahrke, will my bashfulness to George Smith. I, Carolyn Lampe, will to Carol Wheeler my ability to be in government class every day. We, Ted Lampe and Linda Rehm. will our love of water skiing to any underclassmen who like to get their feet wet. I, Pat Lash, will my unique ability for driving into ditches, etc. to any junior who has a desire for such an experience. I, Sue Lash, will my cheering voice to Carolyn Wisler. I, Anne Lepard, will my freckles and my blushing ability to any underclassman. I, Sharon Loetz, will my height to Iane Wiedlea cmd my dimple to Ioan Siegel. I, Bill Losey, will my high jumping ability to Tom Stapleton. I, Peggy Machan, do generously will my pastime as band librarian with all its headaches to Ianet Ryan and whomever she can draft to help her. I, Deanna McBride, bequeath my shyness to anyone who can use it. l, Gary Mecklenburg, will my seat in government glass to Dean DuVall. I, Didi Meissner, will my ability to pass government without too much study to Sandy. ' I, Iudy Mieras, will my ability to resist boys to my sister. I, Keith Milliman. do will my ability to drive a car to Carole Shafer. I, Sharon Molter, will my changing hair color to any underclass- man who likes to be different. I, Susan Moody, will my many nicknames to any future govern- ment student. I, Iohn Morrill, will my basketball speed to Iohn Wenzel. I, Dave Nausbaum, will my gum chewing ability to any of the junior class. We, the loyal members of the Sharon Otto Fan Club, do will her ability to speak her piece at anytime, anyplace. I, Elizabeth Pappas, leave my skating ability to Iohn Pappas, Audrey Smith, and to anyone else who may need it. I, Arden Paxton, will my job in Mr. Bodley's office to anybody who likes to work. I, Leland Phillips, will my curly hair to my sister, Ianet. I, Ernest Pierce, will my unfailing stamina and endurance to Dick Bunce. l, Dave Portman, will my tennis and ping-ppng ability to any freshman. I, Larry Post, will my ability to direct traffic and tell women drivers where to go to any underclassman brave enough. I, Shirley Powers, do hereby will my ability to catch those unlucky Bronson boys to some lucky girl. I, Marilyn Pueschel, will my choice seat in government to Ianet Phillips. I, Ronnie Rambadt, will my good ears and 20-20 vision to any underclassman who might need them. I, Tom Ray, will my car to Phyllis Geering. I, Iulie Reeg, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to act like a two-year-old to any girl that can stand the ribbing. I, Adie Ellen Rippey, will my ability to get away with two hours in the library to Iohn Pappas and Mary Troyer. I, Ierry Rippey, will my ability to pass government to Mary Frances Wagner. . I, Bob Rohrer, will my name Shaggy and my red hair that Shag Monroe willed to me last year, to my brother, Larry. I, Iudy Royeton, will my good connections to have the ability to never drive the same Chevy two weeks at a time. I, Gary Schaeffer, will my friendship with the Sturgis Police Department to any freshman who needs it. I, Irmgard Schluter, will my ability to yell something across G.S.R. in German and have only two people understand it. I, lan Sheldon, will my ability to get along with Mr. Peck to any underclassman. We, Nancy Sigler and Marjorie Summey, hereby will our booth at Neil's to Sandra Kipker and Mary Kime. l, Gladys Snyder, will my earrings to all junior girls. I, Tom Spaulding, will my dog house to Mr. Peck. I, Kathryn Spearow, will my position and seat in government class to Sue Powers. We, Ioyce Strong and lane Ross, do bequeath our walks to school for four years to any other underclassmen who can't find a ride. I, Eleanor Studeman, will my continuous and daily letter-writing to anyone who had a guy in service. I, David Sturgis, will my ability to leave home at 8:20 and travel the two miles to school without being late to my brother, Matt. I, Phyllis Sturgis, will my ability to go steady for four years to any freshman willing to try. I, Elaine Stutz, do will my artistic ability in art class to Albert Werner. I, George Tobias, leave my sense of humor to any underclassman who likes to laugh. I, Paul Toth, leave my bad knee to anyone who doesn't play football. I, Bruce Turner, will my typing speed to Tom Hickman. I, Carol Wagner, will to Kathleen Goethals my A's in chemistry. I, Gordon Wagner, bequeath to any junior, providing he has enough courage, my ability to write poetry on government tests. I, Iohn Weaver, will my ability to stay away from girls to Ierry Todd. I, Sharon Wehrly, will my job at W.S.T.R. to any energetic under- classman. I, Sharron Wetzel, wish to will my chair next to Mr. Peck's desk to any junior who is brave enough. I, Iudy Wise, do will and bequeath my chorus folder and position in the back row in chorus to Mary Woods and my love of sports to any ambitious G.A.A. member. I, Pat Wittenberg, leave my seat in Mr. Dewitt's room to any future nurse. I, Walt Wolcott, will my Dodge's floating power to any under- classman who cares to drive a big car. I, Jeanine Young, will my ability to stay out of Mr. Peck's seventh hour to my brother, lim. I, Marjorie Young, do will my ability to drive the bug to my sister, Iudi. In Witness whereof, we, under the authority vested in us by said class of 1956, set our hands and seals for and on behalf of said Class this 24th day of May, 1956. Linda Rehm Iudy Wise In Memory CAROL ANN WAGNER 1939-1956 We, the Senior Class of 1956, leave these halls remembering Carol, our dear friend and classmate, who was to have shared these last wonderful days with us. Just to have known her had deeply enriched our lives, and her memory shall remain with us always. 28 UNMMU-ULSLSMELN Cliff Bee, Carolyn Lean, Dick Bunce, Judy Kruger, Dave Thomasma Absent Iulie Blue Juniors The junior class, 113 in number, has had a very active cmd busy year. They commenced the year by electing Dave Thomasma as Presidentg Dick Bunce as Vice-President: ludy Kruger as Secretary, Carolyn Lean as Treasurer, and Iulie Blue and Cliff Bee as Student Council Rep- resentatives. The class sold football and basketball schedule pencils and published a student directory. They Worked diligently in the concession stand dur- ing football games, sold candy and gum at bas- ketball games, held a class party, and gave the I-Hop in honor of the seniors. The class sponsors were Mr. Iacob Dewitt, the chairman, with Mr. William G-alberach, Mrs. David Miller, Mr. Iames Chase, Mrs. Edward Seitz, and Mr. Robert Boyle assisting. These teachers were responsible for all of their social and money-making projects. In the spring the juniors gave their first class play in the Sturges-Young Auditorium. 30 Abel, David Adams, Ierroll Alderman, Carol Alldridqe, lean Baker, Stuart Bauer, Henry Beall, Iohn Bee, Clifford Benton, Richard Bigelow, Phyllis Blatter, Wm. Blighton, Patricia Blue, lulie Bowdish, Diane Bowman, Gary Boyle, Steve Bricker, Ioanne Brown, Lyman Brown, Patricia Brunson, Mary Bunce, Richard Burg, Eddie Burke, Sandra Clark, Ianell Crossman, Allen Davis, Ted Deal, Earl Doubt, Barbara Dunmeyer, Clara Eagan, Dennis Elliott, Ann Fiegel, Marilyn Flowers, Keith Friend, Sharon Garrison, Lewis Gaskill, Robert Geering, Phyllis George, Loretta Goethals, Kathleen Grate, Dorothy Hanko, lim Harker, loyce Hopkins, Robert l-lorning, Francis Horrom, Lorna K- gg, 1 Q ,,,, ,,. , , rc: ,, vi , ,,' Yi ,rw it x 9. .s iv mmf' a ,E it lm? V,. , V A 'ia .1 ' , ,A V .fe,v:: 3, ,,r Y? . A, t ff , was 5,555 ' ' T ' ' 3: We l . Q2'ifLf,w? Q ' ,Fife .Eli . gt i , J ff A 35 , Ji ' ' I 'W 1 l l A A G' t v t X' l if meal-,w if iz Mew' ,, - A K .W 2 gif X l '55 1 i' 'tx ,V st. , Bri? . is p- f gm 15 vhs., J as 15? 5 it 'fc ti H3 P if nv wygmim ,E K W K K QQ Q . - fc. 'K Y Y' IN. - k .- I ' 4 If 1 gl' . .sl vt it? 5 ibn X 5 3, V qw 5 if , l G J' Q Mobi. Hovda, Paul Iackson, Gerald Iackson, Michael Kane, Janet Keller, Paul King, Karen Kline, Sylvia Kolb, Gloria Krontz, lack Krontz, Leo Kruger, Judith Kulpinski, Frank Lantz, David Lawler, Ioy Lawler, Ioyce Laws, Stanley Lean, Carolyn Luedeke, Ron Lukonski, Marlene Mann, Ieanine Marker, lack Martin, Stanley McKerlie, Loretta McNulty, Iean Miller, Dewey Miller, Kenneth Monroe, Carl Monroe, Ioe Morgan, Delma Ioan Nelson, Gerald Parker, Earl Perry, Phil Phillips, Ianet Pierson, Bart Purcell, Iohn Rambadt, Iudith Reed, Ned Reid, Richard Richards, Judy Ridley, Toni Ritter, Roy Rivers, Charles Rohrer, Larry Runyan, Tom Schroeder, Howard Schulz, Donna Schwartz, Ioe Shears, Royce Sigqins, George Simmons, Scilly Simpson, Blynore Smith, George Stcxqe, Iohn Strong, Kenneth Strong, lack Stroup, Steve Swclley, Ioyce Tcrr, Max Tcxylor, Sally Thomasmc, David Tooley, Clyde Werner, Alberi Wheeler, Carole White, Tom Willer, Bill Wisler, Carolyn Zimmerman, Bill --4' Sophomores Karen Kitson, Tom Stapleton, Ianet Reed, Dale BOPP. Sherrill Kershner. Absent leannine Baylor The tenth grade sponsors Were: Mr. I. C. Perry, Mrs. Alta Anderson, Mr. Cecil Del-laven, and Mr. Hugh Tyler. Mr. Perry was the acting chairman. The spon- sors helped plan parties, operate the hat and coat check at the basketball games, and give advice on class problems. The results of the election that was held at the beginning of the year was: Dale Ropp, President: Karen Kitson, Vice-President, Ieannine Baylor, Secretary, Sherrill Kershner, Treasurerg Ianet Reed, Student Council Representative fo two yearsg and Tom Stapleton Student Council Representative for one yeal as a carry over from last year. The money-making project for the sophomore class was the hat and coat check at all the home basketball games. The alumni room was used as a coat room The sophomore class was well representated on the cheerleading squad by Iudy VanMeter and Karen Casey. 34 Adams, Gordon Ankney, Roger Arklie, Mary F. 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Dale Rosine, Irene Ryan, Ianet Sayles, Max Schlarqe, Iim Shafer, Carol Shook, Wayne Smith, Audrey Smith, Donna Smith, JoAnn Smith, Karen Snyder, Charles Stapleton, Tom Stewart, Mary Storms, Karen Strait, Paul Stults, Ieanne Summey, Dalton Sunday, Dwight Swihart, Stewart Taylor, Terry Thomas, Richard Tibbetts, Iohn is v ' 9 A. ,, 'fs 6 35:52 3' All .nm 'UQ 1 1 , S5 y, Q, J xt lf' ,.-: ? 1' ,sf s1 z, ,: ':sSf1 - - K. ,gf r 3' 9, , tl 1 P x 5 5 2. I' I ls , i.. ,gt - Q Q 1, J 'H' Q, an Q 1 t It 5 'W' td'.J'?sE:f'!ee': 1 IQ? .Vein ls ,. 4 nw- Q L ' 'x t x S , P I ,Wifi-'sf 1, . ,,,, , L. , b,, ,,,, , ,,y,y , KJ s .ax K t t v lv X P' 10 Q x Q X Y M 51 Sig , K it ,git . . a 4 ff if ,Q ,, New A ' fn' ., , ar, 1 '5- ils ME 51 Q 4'-, x Trehearne, Paul Tometer. Gus Troyer, Mary Van Meter, Judith Wagner, Frank Wagner, Mary Wall, Charles Wallick, Lynne Walters, Ianet Walters, Rosemary Watts, Patricia Wehrly, Sandra Wentworth, Richard Wenzel, Iohn Wilson, Dave Woods, Mary Yoder, Floyd Young, Martha Young, Rosemary Zimmerman, David , kv - 1 , .... E ,, I 6-1:D.Bk,M.G't,P.Ekt,T.C11',D.B E, BGke,,QDf?rB,eW H on C 9' 0 ms usz' s-2: D. Hopkins, D. Kissebenh, B. Losey, 1. Momu, V. Hoyt C. Kirkpatrick, H. Heidenreich lest We Forget 6-3: P. Toth, I. Persinq, B. Rohrer, I. Weaver, S. Weiderman, R. Stevens, H. Perkins Carol halts Iudy's PIOQIQSS The ardent fans of the S.H.S. Trojans 39 Freshmen Q. N Sue Weaver, Ronnie Magnus, Iudy Botham- ley, Ierry Darby, Iudy Brebner. Absent Ellen Crabill This year the freshman class is composed of 163 stu- dents, one of the largest freshman classes ever to en- roll in Sturgis High School. Early in November, the election of class officers was held and the following students were elected: President, Ronnie Magnus, Vice-President, Ierry Darby: Secretary, Iudy Brebnerp Treasurer, Iudy Bothamleyy and Student Council Representatives, Ellen Crabill and Sue Weaver. Ioining into senior high activities have kept the Fresh- ies busy throughout the entire school year. Last fall a number of students joined various clubs around school, including the Dramatics Club, G.A.A., and the Art Club. In the band department there was a large number of ninth graders ready to move up from the junior band to claim a chair in the senior band. The boys became in- terested in senior high sports, and the freshman have good reason to be proud of their football team, the Mid- gets. They ended the season with a record of six victories and no defeats. The freshman have been guided along by these teach- ers acting as their sponsors: Mr. Harold Bowdish, chair- man: Miss Elizabeth Whitelockp Mrs. Ruth Watson, Mr. Lou Lori: and Mr. Lee Carter. 40 Andrews, Nancy Arklie, Terry Barnell, Charles Bauman, Howard Boaz, Tom Bontrager, Orville Bothamley. Judy Bowdish, Barbara Bowdish, Dwight Bowdish, Ierry Bowman, Karen Braham, Michael Brebner, Iudy Briggs, Barbara Briley, Wayne Brown, Ioann Bushouse, David Charron, Sue Ann Chapman, Iim Chesebro, David Conrad, Michael Crabill, Ellen Crawford, Kathryn Cross, Bonnie Crossman, Greg Currier, Iim Darby, Dave DarbY. Jerry Davis, Bernard Davis, Gwen DeHaven, David Dowty, Nancy Duffy, Ray Evert, Richard Pager, Louise Fair. Dorothy Falkenstein, Charlene Falkenstein, Ianet Fillers, Wanda Fisk, Mary Freeland, Iill Friesner, Gloria Frohriep, Donna Gaskill, Peggy George, Karen 1 ii .Y-of Q 1 N-Q.. g tite r? 2 ffl 'xix Q Q hs in lvl' Grbson Larry Gllhams Jzm Goethals Mary Ann Good Mary Grabe Richard Grate Larry Grlmes John Grove Carl Haqen Robert Harker Janice Hart Burdena Harter Frankhn Hatter Gene Hawkms Mary Hearld Kenneth Hextqer Betty Holtz Gary Holtz Jean Holtz Rxchard Horrom Janet Howell Jxm Hoyt Jxm Jackson Steven Jamerson Ronald Johnsonbauqh Mary Jokxla Carl Jourdan Jxm Keyser Sheila Krmbel Lawrence Kxmbel Wayne Krme Krme Kxme Kxrby Klrne udy Mary Rrchard Nancy Roger Kolady Allen Kraft Larry Lego Davxd Lehmer Marcra Lexhn Karen Lowery Ellis MacPherson John Magnus Ronald Malloy David Mark Karen Marks, Roger McKercher, Mary E. McKerlie, Charles McNulty, Barbara Meyers, Charles Mieras, Janet Miller, John Milliman, Beverly Milliman, Roger Moore, Dorothy Nelson, Dan Norton, Melody Ott, Alan Parker, John Parnin, David Parr, Bonnie Perkins, Gus Perrin, Cynthia Perry, Karen Powers, Suellen Purdy, Edward Quirin, Jene Ray, Monte Reed, Charles Reed, Mary Kay Ritter, Elva Rivers, Myrtle Robbins, Sharon Rommel, Joanna Royeton, James Bunyan, Ruth Schrader, Jeffry Schroeder, Sharon Sherman, Lana Siegel, Joan Sigler, Nancy Sites, Sam Smith, Ellen Smith, Louise Smith, Martyn Stevens, Virginia Stahl, Robert Strong, Don Studeman, James Stump, Ruth mv' 5 S- 1 Q , . H- 'Q' 'Q fr 1 g 'Stl I 6- if , .ME 'U .4 6- -all I L '-fits -H A 4 1 V I 'vfi K - yy ' N ,,,, . ' J it ff ti', f'i 5 I ' A A A lkll 2 ' ' H, .. ' Wi Y V A Q5 ' J , sl , as. r 5. A, -t i ff! f t. ,iwlr ,V -.5 'lx 2,-so - -Ya W 7 1 . -, ir M 4- . 4 5 at Q-ul ti xc' M .. 'ff f Q1 , t- , , i: ,. 5 ,K ,. , ., ,JL M?m,,w - A ,fix -mf t V1 5 if J! W Q ii Ss ,r.:g.,.: ag, ,, f Q ' K 'Nw i it li is Crm N' Aww' x . 7 ' A .15 Magix! .. K I .A ' j 1 Summey, Janice Summey, Jim Tarr, Myron Teadt, Janice Thompson, Dixie Tisdel, Marilyn Todd, Jerry Toth, Karl Vanlandingham, John VanVorsi, Melvin VanZile, Judy Wallman, Larry Washburn, Nancy Weaver, Sally Weaver, Sue Wegner, Beverly Welty, Sam Wenzel, Dennis West, Georgia Wheeler, Eugene Wiedlea, Jane Will, Gloria Wilson, Lois Wright, Virginia Wyer, Mary Lou Young, Carol Zachry, Mamie Dell Zollman, Lillian -1'- Z:--1'-E:-1-' www: wsu First row: Ioan Lean, Patricia Moulton Ianlce Besser. Second row: Sonya Txb bott, Pat Porter, Dave Dobberteen Eighth Grade The eighth grade sponsors were: Mrs. Helen Brokaw, Mr. Wayne Carpenter, Mr. Robert Finlay, Mr. Richard Maher, and Mrs. Mona Reick. Mrs. Brokaw was the acting chairman. The sponsors assisted in planning parties and trips and giving advice on class problems. The election at the beginning of the year named Ioan Lean, President, David Dobberteen, Vice-President, Patricia Moulton, Secretary, Sonya Tibbott, Treas- urer, Ianice Besser, Student Council Representative for two years, and Pat Porter, Student Council Representative for one year as a carry over from last year. The eighth grade trip to Chicago this year was composed of visits to the fol- lowing places: Bob's Place, for a small breakfast, Museum of Natural History and Aquarium, Y.M.C.A. Hotel, for one night's rest, Tribune Tower, The Art Museum: and last but not least the Museum of Science and Industry. The students returned home after a wonderful two days in the Windy City . 46 Abbs, ludith Addison, Cynthia Aqley, Randy Alderman, Mary Anderson, Merrilee Ayres, Baker, Baker, Baker, Betsy Annette Dennis Sharon Bauman, Martha Benson, Iudy Besser, Ianice Binkley, lack Bixler, David Blanchard, John Blood, Robert Bogen, Sandra Bordner, Ben Bricker, Caryl Broadwell, Sherry Brothers, Ishmael Brouse, Linda Brown, Pat Brumbauqh, Steve Bunce, Charles Bupp, Eleanore Burkhead, Bill Bushouse, Bill Carpenter, Mary Carpenter, Sharon Carter, Sandra Casto, Bill Chesebro, Aletha Cleveland, Edwin Clause, Barbara Craw, Patricia Crowell, Sharon Curtis, Carl Davis, Sharon Deal, Sandra Dell, LaDonna Dewitt, Warren Dibble, Linda Dobberteen, David Drapoo, Francis K E S91 as Y 3 1 f ' Z I1 5,195 A lite if fs, We t LJ f X ct, 4? , X Q, 1 ,, s as if tr ' G it Ou i as-t nj zwz ,. V 'E eu ,,.. , At Q sf' ' 'f' t em wr - s to -nm VX , Vl- if 9 i X t. fi ., Li sw X , ,LLQ - A n' 9.5, si 3, 513, K , Q .., , .. ,X 5, 1 1: . .B 'V s Q ld ' M ,Q , 4 J' I Dumont, Ioe Eberhard, Edna Eckert, Mike Fair, Marylou Finlay, Mary Firth, Gerald Forrest, Iean Forrest, Robert Fox, Brenda Fraylick, Karen Freeland, Wesley Frohriep, Sharon Garden, Armetia Gay, Adgate Geering, Irene Gerow, Daniel Gilbo, Marilyn Godden, Violet Goodrich, Margie Grate, Kathryn Griffioen, Donald Guilford, Vicki Haack, Bill Hackenburg, Barbara Hahn, Ray Hayden, Bruce Hays, Deloris Hecht, Douglas Hills, Sharon Hilton, Susan Hopkins, Janet Horninq, Ronald Hovda, Marilyn Howard, Roger Hunt, Marsha Huss, David Jackson, Sharon Iames, Linda Iesse, Sue Iohnson, Kendra Iohnson, Terry Kasmauskis, Allen Keagle, lohn Keller, Donald King, Mary Kinq, Ronald Kirkby, Norman Kraqe, Ben Krause, Rosanne Lahmeyer, Denise Laws, Arthur Lean, loan Lepard, Paul Littlefield, Luann Lock, Larry Lonq, Susanna Machan, William Main, Iudy Mcl-Iuron, Ioan Millett, Jeffrey Mollsen, Iim Monroe, Sharon Moulton, Patricia Mustone, ludith Nelson, Betty Nordahl, Don Nusbaum, Donald Olds, Sharon Ott, Melvin Paxton, Karen Perkins, Bill Peterson, Ron Pierson, Charles Pinney, Ierry Pinney, Steve Porter, David Porter, Patrick Postma, Renn Powers, Sally Prince, Patty Probst, Andy Prough, Robert Rambadt, Sarah Ray, Darlene Ray, Sharon Reichard, David Reuter, Roderick Reynolds, Leon Sayles, Charlotte Seybert, leanne Q 9 - t ye -ff,:- 1 ,, .. V. Sgtes1, E :1:'- S Q' t mt 9 i K rg? t N, , ' Q I A f,,,a .3 1 9:2 . A ' V lt x51 HA WV? or , , ll P r,i ' t 414 1 5 R! i , A, N.,-1 ,I ,x K 4 'It v '51 WX, S' if up I 5 wi 5 H l Y Q , i. . 7. 1'4- . 5 K1 XV' 'Nun N-'64 ,WW Nt f , N -ar ,M it 'W J' iii- A '31 P: i W ree.: Schlage, Robert Sheldon, Eric Sites, Charles Slingerlond, Dave Smilh, Dianne Smith, Rendel Somers, Karen Sponsel, Marjorie Stewart, Carolyn Stewart, Raymond Stowe, Minor Stropaul, David Sturgis, Matthew Swihart, Gene Tarr, Marjorie Tibbott, Sonya Tobias, Robert Troyer, Barbara Urick, Douglas VanZi1e, Andrea Vroman, Virginia Wagner, Iim Walker, Robert Weitting, Don Wetzel, Marlene White, Iohn Wilson, Larry Williamson, Paul Young, Iames Zickafoose, Eddie 50 The Roving Camera i A iight in the night The Roman Soldiers Ye gud!! .5 -Q s if A . A rioious growd! ! Women of the Air Force ff-5 V P 51 The irrepressibie Picittereties Blqckbgqfd Bounce Rudy Ouirin, Linda Elliot, Terry Van Meter, Lynette Hay, Ted Lindman Absent Sondra Siegel Seventh Grade This year our seventh graders have been moved to a different location. They are now occupying the rooms previously used by some of the grade school classes, which have transferred to the new Wall School. The seventh graders have started their years in Sturgis High School with a total of one hundred and sixty students. This year there are five sections instead of the usual four of past years. This was their first year of changing classes and getting used to the new routine. They also had to get acquainted with new subjects, teachers, and activities. They had the choice of three selective subjects which included junior band, chorus, and art. The officers for the year were: Ted Lindman, President: Lynette Hay, Vice-President, Sondra Siegel, Secretary: Linda Elliot, Treasurer. The two year Student Council Representative was Rudy Quirin and the Representative for one year was Terry VanMeter. The sponsors included Miss Floiad Collins, Miss Iessie Wake- ignan, Mrs. Eva Wheat, Mr. David Dillon, and Mr. Raymond mith. Best wishes to these seventh graders during their stay in Sturgis High. 52 Alldredqe, Roger Allen, Michael Anderson, Charles Andrews, Kay Ankney, Jeanette Arney, Martha Auqerbriqht, Earl Auten, Pamela Barnell, lane Beers, Donald Bigelow, Frank Bodley, Patricia Bogen, Judith Borkowski, Tommy Bouqhton, lohn Bowsher, Marcia Boyle, Michael Brooks, Mary Brown, Margaret Bundy, Gary Burkhead, Mona Burton, loyce Cameron, William Carpenter, lames Casey, Michael Chapman, Shirley Clark, Roy Clark, Judy Clark, Susan Clouse, Alice Clouse, Mary Clouse, Terry Crabill, Thomas Crissey, Carl Curry, Tommy Davis, lohn Davis, Mark Dell, Richard Droud, loyce Duffy, Dennis Ebel Dennis Elliott Linda Falkenstein Dave Falkenstein Ion Fisher William , kt., C QM.. . 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Lew Jean Krause, Kenneth Kreps, Ronald Krontz, Bruce Large, Robert Laughlin, Charles Leatherman, Virgil Ledyard, Herbert Lindman, Theodore Long, Richard Losey, Penny Losey, Susan Luedders, Ierry Lytle, Robert Machan, lean Malone, Patricia Mead, Barbara Melchi, Eugene Munday, William Norton, Luanne Norton, Suanne Otto, Margie Oxender, Marjorie Parish, John Patrick, Larry Pierce, Rose Pierson, Paula Poflenberger, Terry Poley, Diana Quinn, Marcia Quirin, Rudy Rak, Jimmy Reed, Kathryn Reuter, Stephen Ridley, Terry Riley, Otis Rippey, Hisle Ritter, Thurman Roberts, Danny Rohrer, Lloyd Sadewasser, Phyllis Sargent, Carole Sauer, Linda Schmidt, Helen Schrader, Harold Shears, Roger Shiplett, Herbert Siegel, Sondra Simpson, Betty Sites, Sara Smith, Leland wi ,. . A ...Li .L . is if , S Q' 1 , A 'lg t S . E 'A -V ' - y ww,-: rev, .Q ,su 1 tw' f 1, iw: inf .w My S . LPI' , N waitin , F: .. .'.' 4 bb,. 1 wg' - is ,I k rx iff- H A Q? if 'Q 1 ' ',. L . n 4,4 l if L v 5 . 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X - . iii Sprowl, Sandra Stevens, David Stewart, Nancy Storms, Mary Straehley, Ralph Strange, Iohn Stroup, Danny Stults, Robert Swihart, Bonnie Teeters, Carolyn Tisdel, Donald Turner, Brent VanMeter, Terry VanVorst, Zola Vernon, Carole Wagner, Dixie Weaver, Brian Wehrly, Gail Weske, Ward West, Alice Westra, Louise Wyer, Linda Young, Iudy Yunker, Stephen 56 SPDR 'TS E 0 SHE Varsity Football Coach Lori Twin Valley Standings Albion 5 1 0 East Lansing 6 1 U Lakeview 5 1 0 Marshall 4 3 U Sturgis 2 4 1 Adrian 1 4 2 Three Rivers 1 5 1 Coldwater 0 7 0 Although the Trojans finished the season with a 2-5-1 record, the boys played a much better season than the scores reveal. The team got off to a poor start with a 6-0 loss to Bronson and the following week lost to Lakeview 20-6. In the next game with Adrian, the team was held to a 13-13 tie, but from that point on began to improve. Although we dropped the following game to Marshall 21-12, we showed a lot of offensive power. The next game was the one the team had been waiting for for three years, and they showed it as they downed Three Rivers 13-0. In the East Lansing game the team got off to a fast start, and the East Lansing squad had to make a desperate second-half comeback to win 19-12. A week later we put up a terrific battle in the Homecom- ing Game. Although we lost 13-6, the closing gun found us on the one foot line. In the last game of the season, with some of our top men out with injuries, we downed Coldwater 12-O. At the end of the season Ricky Guilford was named All- Conference tackle with Dick Bunce, Paul Eckert, Paul Toth, and Denny Baker receiving honorable mention. Guilford and Toth also made All-State honorable men- tion. 59 Coach Maher Sturgis O Sturgis 6 Sturgis l 3 Sturgis l 2 Sturgis 1 3 Sturgis 12 Sturgis 6 Sturgis 12 Bronson Lakeview Adrian Marshall Three Rivers East Lansing Albion Coldwater 3 E , 'Sf X x E5 pl! ,K k 2 .ff ' -,Arr I Q: 11.1 F 5 iiuk we b AM E R DEWEY MILLER WILBUR BOWE Tackle Back K sniff V 6 3'3 , Q. FE Kg 4 -,. qi Tm First Row: B. McLauch1in, L. Garrison, D. Thomasma, A. Howard, R. Flowers, I. Kas- dorf, C. Cominator, K. Pierce, B. Crabill, C. Bunce. Second Row: I. Keesler, R. Magnus, I. Meyers, R. Ackney, D. Ropp, F. Yoder, D. Zimmerman, D. Meissner, I. Krontz, D. Sum- mey. Third Row: I. Parker, F. Krontz, P. Trehearne, M. Deal, D. Lantz, C. Monroe, B. Cross, A. Crossman, S. Swihart, B. Falkenstein, Coach Dillon. Reserves This was Coach Di11on's first year with the re- serves since 1950 and the team came through with a very respectable record of three wins and two losses. ln the first game the team scored an easy 20-0 victory over the Coldwater Reserves. The next game was a heart-breaking loss to a tough Lakeview reserve squad. Trail- ing 13-6 late in the fourth quarter, our squad drove for a touchdown but was unable to con- vert leaving the final score 13-12. The next game, a 26-12 victory, began a three game series with the Three Rivers reserves. The fol- lowing week our boys were beaten 18-6 but bounced back in their final game of the season with a 13-6 win. Midgets The midgets this year completed their second straight undefeated season and extended their winning streak to 16 games. In their first two games they beat Three Rivers 20-12 and a close one 7-6. From then on they were unscored upon, defeating Bronson 53-0 and 35-0, White Pigeon Reserves 27-0, and Constantine Reserves 7-0. The boys had one of the best defensive teams in quite a few years, as they held their oppo- nents to 18 points and showed good offensive power in scoring 149 points. The team chose right end, Marty Smith and right guard, Larry Gibson, as honorary team captains. Coach Fin- lay thinks the boys have good stuff and should make good Varsity and Reserve mate- rial. First Row: O. Bontrager, S. Sites, D. Parnin, D. Nelson, D. Lego, C. McKerlie, I. Bowdish, I. Royeton, M. Ott Second Row: R Holtz, G. Quirin, W. Briley, E. Purdy, L. Gibson, D. Wenzel, R. Grabe, C. Barnell, R Duffy, M. Smith, R. Milliman. Third Row: D. Bushouse, T. Arklie, I. Todd, D. Del-laven, I. Darby, D. Darby, R. Magnus, K. Toth, R. Iamerson, K. Hearld, M. Braham, Coach Finlay G. Crossman. Coach Dillon Varsity Basketball 1955-56 RECORD Sturgis 61 Sturgis 68 Sturgis 60 Sturgis 74 Sturgis 68 Sturgis 68 Sturgis 62 Sturgis 75 Sturgis 64 Sturgis 62 Sturgis 55 Sturgis 84 Sturgis 80 Sturgis 64 Sturgis 74 Sturgis 86 East Lansing Albion Adrian Lakeview Coldwater Three Rivers Bronson Marshall East Lansing Albion Lakeview Bronson Coldwater Three Rivers Marshall Adrian Co-Champs! For the first time in ten years the Trojan basketball team got a share of the Twin Valley Championship. With a conference re- cord of twelve wins and two losses, the team shared the championship with Lakeview. Besides the twelve wins in conference play, the Trojans picked up two wins against Bronson and dropped its first tournament game to Three Rivers giving the team an over all season re- cord of sixteen wins and three losses. The most remarkable thing about the team and probably the main factor contributing to its success was the bench strength. At any time Coach Dillon could call on anyone on the bench, send him into the game, and expect him to do a very good job. This fact was probably most dramatically shown in the second Three Rivers game when Coach Dillon replaced all five starters, and the team went on to win. Not only was the team well rounded in team strength but also in individual skills. Our most outstanding scorer was lim Iohnsonbaugh. lim scored 289 points infourteen conference games to give him a 20.6 point per game average. While lim was scoring from his guard spot, forward Bill Losey was adding points with a high looping two hand set shot. Steve Boyle playing center was a big scoring threat and also a good rebounder. Dave Hopkins playing a forward used his jumping ability and weight to clear the boards time after time. Denny Baker was the spark plug and drive of the team play- ing at his guard slot. Rohrer, Wenzel, and Kirk- patrick were capable of doing a lot of rebound- ing from the center and forward slots. Iohn Morrill was a scoring threat with his one hand set or jump shot from either a guard or forward slot, and Cliff Bee added his shooting and re- bounding ability at a forward. At the guards were three boys who handled the ball very Managers: Tom White and Paul S. Boyle, I. Iohnsonbaugh, I. Weaver, D. Hopkins. Tfeheame Scorekeeper: Mel Cirton well and racked up vital points: Ken Strang, Richard Reid, and lohn Weaver. N 1 3, as . Kneeling: R. Reid, D. Baker, B. Losey, I. Morrill, K. Strang. Standing: C. Kirkpatrick, R. Rohrer, C. Bee, I. Wenzel, DAVE HOPKINS BILL LOSEY IOHN MORRILL IOHN WEAVER Champ IOI-IN WENZEI. CLIFF BEE RICHARD REID BOB ROI-IRER CORKY KIRKPATRICK KENNY STRANG Reserve Basketball The Trojan reserve squad under the direction of Coach Maher also was able to grab the conference champion- ship this year. With an over all season record of four- teen wins and four losses, the team seems to have good material for the varsity squad next year. Of the four games the team did lose, two were by one point mar- gins and the other two by three points. Some of the outstanding players included: Ierry Keyser, whose ball stealing and dribbling, should help the varsity next year. Phil Perry, whose one-handed jump shot, made him one of the high scorers in the T.V., and George Siggins, whose three-quarter-length shot in the Albion game gave us quite a start. Two sophomores, Tom Stapleton and Floyd Yoder, saw a lot of action this year. Floyd was also one of the high scorers in the T.V. Dave Darby and Marty Smith, two freshmen, did a very good job for the team. Darby was a scoring threat with a variety of shots, and Smith had the dual skill of scoring and rebounding from both the center or forward slots. Co-captains F. Yoder, l. Keyser and P. Perry Sturgis 44 Sturgis 53 Sturgis 24 Sturgis 52 Sturgis 46 Sturgis 47 Sturgis 34 Sturgis 4l Sturgis 51 Sturgis 46 Sturgis 41 Sturgis 39 Sturgis 35 Sturgis 48 Sturgis 32 Sturgis 42 i955-56 RECORD East Lansing Albion Adrian Lakeview Coldwater Three Rivers Bronson Marshall East Lansing Albion Lakeview Bronson Coldwater Three Rivers Marshall Adrian Fifi? ROW! lerry Todd, George Siggins, Phil Perry, Tom Stapleton, Martyn Smith, Floyd Yoder, lerry Keyser, Ronnie Magnus. Second Row: Coach Maher, Denny Wenzel, Max Sayles, Ierry Darby, Allen Crossman, Stewart Swihart, lim Miller, Karl Toth, absent: Dave Darby. Coach Maher Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Varsity Baseball 14 Coldwater 5 Albion 3 Marshall 7 Coldwater 11 Three Rivers l Lakeview O Adrian 1 State High 5 Howe Z Niles 1 2 4 6 10 0 14 5 3 4 CLIFF BEE First Row: Coach Maher, lack Ginther, Keith Emerson, lim Hanko, Ken Strang, Roger Altimus, Gary Eshelman, Maurice Kirkpatrick, Tom Franks, Richard Reid, Second Row: Lewis Garrison, Cliff Bee, Dave Hopkins, Bob Rohrer, Steve Boyle, Ierry Betcke, Jim Iohnsonbaugh, Vance Parnin, Phil Perry, Ed Burg. The Varsity Baseball Squad of last year ended the season with a record of five wins and five losses. Playing one of the largest schedules in the history of Sturgis High, they were able to play only ten games as four of them were rained out. The team finished the year with a 3-3 record in conference play which qualified them for fifth place in the Twin Valley standings. In conference games we beat Albion, Three Rivers, and Lakeview. The Lakeview game was a nine-inning thriller with the score a U-O deadlock going into the bottom of the ninth. With two men on and two out, Gary Eshelman singled home Keith Emerson with the winning run. Our losses in the conference were to Cold- water and Marshall, by one run, and to Adrian. In non-conference games the team beat Coldwater and Howe Military while loosing to Kalamazoo State High and Niles. During the season the team was invited to the Battle Creek Invitational Tournament. In the first game of the tournament, Sturgis was eliminated when the win- ning run was walked home in the last of the seventh. In the individual department Ierry Betcke carried most of the pitching load and finished the season with a record of three wins and three losses. Rohrer and Hanko, the other two pitchers, wound up with 1-0 and l-2 records, respectively. The team's leading hitter was Steve Boyle, who hit .333 in tive conference games. 68 Pick him off Reserve Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis Sturgis BusebuH 0 O 10 17 14 5 Marshall Lakeview Coldwater Vicksburg Coldwater Vicksburg After losing their first two games by shutouts, the Reserve baseball team rebounded to take their last four games and finish the season with a very good 4-2 record. Playing Marshall and Lakeview in their first two games, the Reserves were beaten 9-O and 6-O. In their next four games, they alternated between Vicksburg and Coldwater, beating Vicksburg 17-5 and 5-3 and Coldwater 10-4 and 14-8. The team was composed of: Tom Hickman, catcher: Dick Thomas, first base: Ierry Keyser, second base: Bill Zimmerman, shortstopg A1 Crossman, third base: Hank Bower, Iohn Wen- zel, and George Siggins, outtieldersg and Bill Willer, Floyd Yoder, and Ben Crabill, pitchers. Hickman, Thomas, Keyser, Zimmerman, Sig- gins, Bower, Yoder, and Willer were expected to make good Varsity material this year. First Row: Ierry Keyser, Al Crossman, Bill Zimmerman, Dave Lantz, Tom Hickman, Wayne Shook, Hank Bauer, Iohn Wenzel Second Row: Max Sayles, lohn Kasdorf, Dale Ropp, Dave Zimmerman, Harold Teeters, Dick Thomas, Iim Miller Third Row: Coach Dillon, Ron Luedeke, Bill Willer, Tom Runyan, Ernie Pierce, Iay Kessler, Floyd Yoder Q DUAL MEETS Sturgis Albion 64 S11-1I'fJiS Three Rivers Sturgis Marshall 635, S'lurgiS Lakeview 82 S - TBIANGULAR MEETS turgis 27W Niles 76 Three Rivers 33M Sturgis 35W Coldwater 61 Berrin Springs 42 State Regionals 8M ilOthJ Twin Valley MW i7thl First Row iKneelingl: Bill Losey, Iohn Morrill, Bud Krontz, Cliff Keesler, Paul Eckert, Wal- ter Wolcott, Iohn Weaver, Dick Bunce. Second Row iStandingl: Coach Lori, Bob Curtis, Bob McLaughlin, Carl I-lolsinger, Alan Howard, Dwight Sunday, Al Werner, Gus Tro- meter, Carl Monroe, Ken Pierce, Denny Baker, Charley Bunce, George Tobias. The track team of last year failed to post a wing but this failure was due to lack of depth rather than lack of talent. The Trojans seemed to almost always get their share of firsts but weren't backed up by the seconds and thirds. The big guns among the seniors were Cliff Keesler, Tom Lash, and Bob Curtis. Cliff ran the 180 yard low-hurdles and a leg in the medlay relay team, while Lash was our half-miler, and Curtis ran the mile. Bill Losey, a junior, set a new school record in the high jump, going 5' 8 . Returning lettermen, who Coach Lori expected to help the team this year were Bill Losey, Denny Baker, Dick Bunce, Paul Toth, and Walt Wolcott. 70 URS, First Row: G. Bowman, K. Pierce, I. Schlage, H. Reick, L. Quinn, I. Kasdorf, C. Cominator. Second Row: F. Loetz, T. Hickman, I. Frontz, D. Bunce, Coach Finlay, P. Eckert, R. McLauchlin, D. Mieras. Third Row: I. Packer, K. Flowers, K. Miller, R. Ankney, D. Ropp, T. Ray, A. Howard, C. Barnell, R. Iamerson. Co-captains P. Eckert and D. Bunce Coach Finlay Wrestling Coach Fin1ay's wrestling squad turned in one of its best seasons in quite a few years. ln winning five bouts, losing five, and fighting to one draw, the team showed a lot of strength that will return next year. Dick Bunce, with a 10-O record, and Paul Eckert, with an 8-2-l record, the tearn's co-captains, were the leading winners. Others winning their letter were: seniors, Torn Ray and Don Bertva, juniors, Iack Krontz and Gary Bow- man, and sophomores, Harold Reick and Leland Quinn. The team's record consisted of two wins over Coldwater, 31-18 and 24-17, a win over Howe, 29-19, one over Allegan, 40-18, and one over Adrian, 29-19. The one draw was a 22-22 match with Howe While they dropped two to Niles, 42-ll and 41-9, two to Kalamazoo Central, 32-14 and 39-9, and one to Battle Creek Central, 33-9. This year six Sturgis wrestlers placed in the top four rankings in their weight classes at the Regionals qualifying them for the State meet. They are: R. Bunce, first, P. Eckert, third, T. Ray, third, D. Bertva, third, I. Krontz, fourth, and I. Kasdorf, fourth. The team placed fourth out of eight teams. 71 Fw if 'ir- Lef -,.-,I' A45 if V WW ! f2 it 0-wg' ' , ti Q1 ,f 2' 35 A- sm-uns, MUSUG and MTLINBTLIES ,.,f' Ng . 0 -'Xa ax' BULLETIN BOARD -X Q ., ro P Y Y QLUQ? MUS :Vu Z3 .uv Af1?m?l'T'Es K ,I XJ H A 5 Q 0 f g Y Q 'I 0 17 X . M c, m 65 , 0 n A ' 0 I K ---1- A Km-N x ,.' I K' t I 9 I - 4 2 5 X '? - .4 -cf t First Row: L. Anderson, I. Wise, S. Bintz, C. Lampe, S. Otto, A. Falkenstein, I. Ross, I. Strong. Second Row: L. Behm, P. Wittenberg, R. Casner, M. Young, I. Royeton, B. Boaz, D. McBride, P. Machan, C. Wagner. Third Row: I. Young, P. Kennedy, S. Molter, P. Sturgis, S. Moody, M. Bell, N. Ginther, M. Fink, A. Kirby, C. Arklie. Mrs. Miller, Musette Bell, Ruth Casner, Doris Harker, Mary Brunson, Iudy Kruger, Iudy Wise, Linda Anderson, Sherry Bintz. G.A.A. G.A.A. got under way this year tol- lowing the traditional initiation ot the new members. ln order to remain in the club, the girls must earn 100 points a year. She gets these points by par- ticipating in games, working on commit- tees, and for various other reasons. Again this year they started out with volleyball, and later the girls formed basketball teams and played this for the rest of the year. The freshmen and sophomores make up the junior league, while the senior league consists of jun- iors and seniors. First Row: E. Simpson. C. Lean, C. Wisler, K. Goethals, S. Friend, I. Mann, Second Row: D. Schutz. S. Burke, A. Elliott, I, Blue, P. Geering, T. Ridley, L. Horrom. Third Row: I. Lawler, P. Bigelow, M. Fiegel, M. Brunson, I. Kruger, C, Wheeler, S. Taylor. First Row: P. Horning, I. Baylor, K. Kitson, I. Blackburn, M. Woods, I. Rommel, I. Machan, P. Gelvin S. Kershner. Second Row: D. Harker. C. Bauer, M. Arklie, S. Hodgson. C. Marks, A. Housour, K Oxender, I. Rawles, A. Blood, A. Cunnington. Third Row: M. Young, I. VanMeter, R. Young, C McBride, I. Reed, I. Stults, L. Homlar, I. Lutz, B. McLaughlin, M. Troyer. This year they held bake goods sales at Patterson's every third Saturday ot each month to raise money. Another activity some of the girls participated in was the local Community Chest drive. Every year G.A.A. sponsors several dances. This year the first dance was held on October l5 with a football theme. It was entitled the Football Frolicf' In February the girls sponsored the Sock-Hop, and then in March they had the Sweetheart Swing. Ot course, t the Penny Carnival was held again this year with their usual games and the crowning of the king and queen. ln May the annual banquet was held where all the girls who had earned enough points received awards. Desperation pass! Get that ball! First Row: B. Wagner, D. Fair, B. Bowdish. C. Falkenstein, M. Reed, I. Freeland, M. Fisk, N. Kirby, I Wiedlea, E. Crabill, S. Weaver. Second Row: B. Cross, I. Brebner, M. Goethals, I. Rommel, C. Young, N. Dowty, I. Horrom, K. Bowman, E. Smith, M. Lehmer, E. Ritter. Third Row: S. Weaver, C. Perrin, L. Smith, V. Wright, B. Briggs, B. Bunyan, S. Keyser, K. George, K. Crawford, K. Perry, I. Holtz. Paul Eckert, Coach Maher, Denny Baker, Ricky Guilford. Who's the lucky Winner? Varsity Club This year's Varsity Club was made up of thirty-two sophomore, junior, and senior Varsity letter Winners. Coach Maher was the advisor ot the club again this year-the tenth year ot the club's existence. As usual, this year the Varsity Club pro- vided the programs tor the Homecoming game and co-sponsored the Homecoming dance. At the dance the club rattled the football which was used in the game. Be- cause the boys in the club did such a good job selling ads tor the program and rattle tickets, there was plenty of money in the treasury. Instead of spending the money on sports equipment as they have in the past, the boys attended a hockey game be- tween the Detroit Red Wings and another National Hockey League Team and spent the night in Detroit. The boys intend to do as Well with the basketball programs and hope to plan another trip near the end ot the school year. Three seniors were elected as officers of the club: Denny Baker, President, Paul Eckert, Vice-President, and Ricky Guilford, Treasurer. First Row: Denny Baker, Richard Reid, Ted Lampe, Richard Guilford, lim Hanko. Second Row: Iohn Weaver, Paul Eckert, Vern Hoyt, Ken Strang, Coach Maher. Third Row: Bob Rohrer, Steve Boyle, Iohn Morrill. Fourth Row: Dave Hopkins, lim lohnsonbaugh, Dick Bunce, Bill Losey, Paul Toth. First Row: M. Goethals, S. Hodgson, A. l-lousour, C. Wheeler, C. Wisler, I. Lawler, C. Lean, C. Marks, L. Horrom, T. Ridley, C. Perrin, M. Fisk, N. Dowty. Second Row: A. Kirby, L. Rehm, S. Moody, L. Anderson, R. Casner, M. Young, S. Goethals, I. Schluter, C. Wagner, I. Wise, N. Ginther, A. Lepard, I. Young, P. Wittenberg, M. Fink, M. Bell. Third Row: M. Fiegel, P. Gelvin, I. Mann, S. Friend, A. Paxton, S. Martin, I. Kline, H. Heidenreich, R. Guilford. C. Bee, K. Goethals, I. Blue, R. Runyan, M. Brunson, A. Elliott. Dramatics Club The Dramatics Club began its year with the election of officers. The club members choose: Richard Guilford, President, Herb- ert Heidenreich, Vice Presidentp Musette Bell, Treasurer, and Ieannine Mann, Sec- retary. The club is using Parliamentary Procedure to conduct its meetings. One of the club's projects was to put on a pep meeting before one of the basketball games. To gain experience acting on stage, the members of the Dramatics Club did impro- visations. The club plans to put on several plays during the year. Acting in these plays will help the students to gain experi- , , , , Mr. Hugh Tyler, Ricky Guilford, Ieannine Mann, Herb l-leidenreich, Musette Bell ence for their Junior and senior plays. Mr. Hugh Tyler is the faculty advisor of the Dramatics Club. Seniors of the Dramatics Club. 77 Mrs. Alice Scheetz. First Row: Adie Rippey, Lois Evert, Iulie Reeg, Nancy Sigler. Second Row: Ianice Lutz, Beth McLauchlin, Carol DeVries, Virginia Wright, Louise Smith. First Row: I. Forrest, P. Craw, I. Abbs. Second Row: C. Young, I. Geering, S. Keyser. Seated: Mrs. Scheetz, N. Sigler, L. Evert, I. Reeq, I. Geering, Standing: L. Smith, I. Lutz, S. Keyser, B. McLaughlin. L.. 5... F.H.A. Under the capable guidance of Mrs. Alice Scheetz, the 1955-56 Future Home- makers of America started off the school year with a formal initiation. The mothers of the girls were invited to at- tend the initiation. Other activities of the club included an exchange party to which the Bronson and White Pigeon F.H.A. were invited and Christmas caroling at the hospital and nursing homes. To bring in revenue tor the club, the twenty-tive members sold cookies at the wrestling matches and declared a Ho-bo Day on which they did odd jobs for people in town. Seven members attended the Regional Meeting at White Pigeon. Ianice Lutz was elected Regional Secretary at this meeting. Also, several of the club mem- bers were chosen to attend the State Convention at Grand Rapids in April. Art Club ,vi wi? Audrey Smith, Iohn Pappas, Ioyce Law. ler, Elizabeth Pappas. Seated: C. Glasgow, I. Adams, C. McKerlie, I. Siegel. First Row: M. Troyer, M. Rivers, S. Wetzel, E. Pappas, I. Holtz, M. Coohon, A. Smith. Second Row: I. Pappas, I. Schlage, F. Kulpinski, C. Rivers, B. Blotter. The Library Club was composed of nineteen members this year. They elected Elizabeth Pappas, president, Ioyce Lawler, vice-president, Iohn Pappas, chairman: and Audrey Smith, secretary-treasurer. Under Mrs. Polleys each member worked in the library tive hours a week for one-half credit a year. Their duties included putting books away, keeping the card file up-to-date, taking care of the magazines, and dusting. The many social activites included parties at Christmas, Halloween, Valentines Day, the end of the school year, and other important dates. A skating party was also enjoyed by all. These parties more than made up for the work. First Row: I. Summey, I. Harter, S. Powers, L. McKerlie, I. Parker, I. Main, . Lean. Second How: D. Darby, C. Bogema, T. Spaulding, I. Swalley, S. Crowell. Third Row: D. Huss, D. Smith, P. Moulton, D. Bowdish, D. Parnin, R. Stewart, C. Bricker. Fourth Row: D. Bowdish, M. Hunt, B. Wagner, N. Washburn. Fifth Row: I. Gerardo, E. Eberhard, E. Stutz, N. King. E. Smith. During the year of 55-56 the Art Club was kept busy. Only art class students from the eighth to twelfth grades are allowed to join the club which is under the capable direction of Mr. Chase. The club met on Monday evenings. The club had committees to plan parties and field trips. They sponsored a hobby show and a soap carving contest. An- other activity of the club was presenting a pep meeting. library ardo, Ioyce Swalley. Troiun Stuff l Stencilists. Nancy Ginther, Advertising Manager: Dave Brew, Dave Portman, Co-Produc tion Managers. Iudy Wise, Miss Whitelock, Carmen Arklie, Dave Brew, Sharon Loetz, Advisor and Co-Editors. loyce Strong, lane Ross, Bonnie Boazp Herb Heidenreich, Alumni Editor lOlayne Carpenter, Club Editor, This year the TBOIAN staff took a Vote on changing the name of the bi-weekly mimeo from THE TROIANEWS to THE TROlAN. The quarterly remained as THE TROIAN. Last year a new system of four editors was de- veloped and proved to be very successful. This system was continued with Carmen Arklie, David Brew, Sharon Loetz, and ludy Wise as co-editors. Under the capable direction of Miss Elizabeth Whitelock, each issue of the paper came out on time, school papers were mailed to alumni, serv- icemen, businessmen who bought advertising space, and distributed to all Sturgis High School students. By being on a high school newspaper staff, a person may improve his writing, reading, poise in dealing with people, proofreading, and skills needed in publishing a printed paper without causing hard feelings. .j Standing: Sharon Otto, Linda Rehm, Peggy Machan, Ieanine Young, Reporters Seated: Ann Kirby, Marjorie Young, Ruth Casner, Susan Holtz, lane Ross, Exchange Editory lolayne Carpen, ter, Sharon Loetz, Mailing Editors, f.v, . First How: B. Boaz, C. Arklie, A. Kirby Quill and Scroll Second Row: L. Rehm, S. Otto, N. Ginther, P. Machf '. l. Strong Ann Kirby cmd Peggy Machan pasting pages This year sixteen seniors were selected by Miss Whitelock to be members of the Quill and Scroll, an international honorary journalism society. The Quill and Scroll, organized in 1926, is a reward for individual achievement in the field of journal- ism. To qualify one must be in the upper third of the class scholastically and a member of either the Trojan or Sturqen- sian staff, who have done outstanding work. They must also be recommended by Miss Whitelock, the faculty advisor. The members are chosen in the second semester. Late in May, the members enjoyed a picnic at which time they received the official membership. On class day the pins were presented. Sealed: I. Ross, S. Holtz, S. Loetz. Standing: I. Young, D. Portman, H. Heiden reich, D. Brew, M. Young. 81 Marching Band This year's SHS marching band under drum major Stanley Laws, Ir. had a full schedule. The band marched at three home games and three out-of-town games. The main event of the season was preparing an eight minute show for the marching contest held at Vicksburg, October 19. The show consisted of military drills and a Rock Around the Clock routine complete with dixieland band. The band re- ceived a straight first division rating-both for their show and a military inspection. The band also marched for the Halloween and Christmas parades and at the St. Ioseph County Fair. The following members were elected as officers for the first semester: Iim Kline, Band Captain, Musette Bell, First Lieutenantg Stanley Laws, Ir., junior class representativeg Iane Blackburn, sophomore class representative: and Ronnie Laws Magnus, freshman class representative. Front: F. Yoder, M. Bell, S. Swihart. lst row: S. Loetz, S. Charron, K. Mark, R. Walters, A. Housour, M. Woods, P. Macham, I. Blackburn, N. Sigler, I. Rommel, R. Evert, I. Holtz, I. Beall, S. Welty, S. Laws. 2nd row: I. Freeland, L. Sherman, R. Young, I. Davis, I. Bothamley, M. Braham, P. Strait, S. Baker, I. Quirin, S. Perkins, P. Horning, A. Lepard, T. Boaz. 3rd row: I. Brunson, B. Boaz, D. Moore, I. Iackson, K. Kitson, R. Kline, G. Harter, R. Marks, H. Reick. 4th row: B. Parr, I. Tibbetts, I. MGYGYS. I. Kline, I. Packer, B. Falkenstein, R. Magnus, L. Zollman. 5th row: L. Kimble, I. Parker, L. Quinn. Not shown: T. Ridley, I. Baylor, D. Bushouse, I. Ryan, B. Briggs, K. Crawford, N. Kirby, K. Toth. 82 . V 7- --W V . ' . t I I I i 1 - First Row: S. Baker, P. Strait, P. Machan, M. Woods, A. Housour, R. Magnus, N. Kirby, R. Walters S. Charron, B. Briggs, K. Mark. Second Row: R. Evert, I. Blackburn, S. Welty, P. Horning, I. Beall I. Bothamley, S. Perkins, R. Young, I. Ouirin, M Braham, I. Davis, L. Sherman, I. Brunson, I Freeland, A. Lepard, M. Bell. Third Row: M. Welty, I. Rommel, K. Crawford, N. Sigler, I. Holtz I. Packer, V. Hoyt, D. Bushouse, R. Kline, B. Boaz, D. Moore, G. Iackson, K. Kitson, T. Ridley Fourth Row: B. Cross, R. Marks, T. Boaz, L. Zollman, H. Reick, G. Harter, B. Falkenstein, B. Parr I. Meyers, I. Kline. Fifth How: D. Abel, S. Swihart, S. Laws, L. Quinn, I. Parker, L. Kimble, F Yoder, K. Toth, I. Ryan. Absent: I. Baylor, I. Tibbots. Concert Band y The 1955 56 concert band started its season with the annual Christmas Concert on Decem- ber llth, given in co-operation with the choruses. Preparation soon began for the city solo con- test. This year each member was required to play a solo for his semester exam. Those who qualified in the contest Went to Kalamazoo, February 4th for the District Solo and En- semble Contest. There were fifty-three units entered and Sturgis participants brought home many top honors. Those receiving a first di- vision at Kalamazoo went to the state con- test. On February 18th and 19th, six band mem- bers took part in the All-Star Band Clinic in Three Rivers. March 2nd, the band participat- ed in the District Band and Orchestra Festival which was held in Sturgis. The season ended in the spring with the Band Bust and gradua- tion exercises. Sr. members of band: B. Boaz, A. Lepard, I. Kline, Mr. Welty, M. Bell, V. Hoyt, P. Machan Jumor Band For twenty-nine eighth graders and one seventh grader, the third hour was devoted to band under Mr. Welty's direction. Their officers were: captain, Ioan Lean: co-captain, Roger Howard, treasurer, David Strohpaulp and librarians, Bill Casio and Randy Agley. Under the drum major, Paul Lepard, the Iunior Band marched at a reserve football game and in the Halloween and Christmas parades. To supplement work with play, the musicians held a skating party December 19 with the Beginner's Band as their guest. Some oi the mothers chaperoned and furnished sloppy joes, cokes, and potato chips to the hungry skaters. A number of students studied under private teachers. Everyone played a solo in the local contest to complete their semester grade, and several went on the district solo and ensemble contest. This year for the first time the Iunior Band participated in the District Band Festival which was held in Sturgis. Captain Ioan Lean. Drum Major Paul Lepard First Row: I. Benson, I. Lean, I. Mustone, V. Guilford, I. Mcl-luron, S. Tibbott, B. Casio, K. Fraylick, R. Howard, M. Goodrich Second Row: I. Besser, M. Ott, R. Reuter, K. Somers, B. Bushouse, D. Strohpaul, M. Eckert, R. Aqley, S. Baker, I. Seybert, B. Walker. Third Row: G. Firth, M. Boyle, D. Bixler, W. DeWitt, C. Curtis, P. Lepard. 84 First Row: I. Wise, S. Otto, M. Young, Ft. Casner, L. Anderson, C. Wagner, M. Fink, I. Carpenter, 1 D. McBride, S. Iellison. Second How: I. Weidlea, M. Rivers, P. Gaskill, V. Lego, P. Blighton, C. V Glasgow, M. Gibson, N. Sigler, I. Rommel, C. Perrin, D. Bowdish, M. Goethals. Third Row: P. Gelvin I. Siegel, B. LeClear, K. Leihn, S. Weaver, L. Zollman, I. Bricker, I. Lawler, S. Weaver, M. Fiegel M. Brunson, M. Fisk. Fourth How: P. Eckert, I. Morrisson, C. Lean, C. DeVries, M. Stewart, M. Davis I. Iohnson, B. Lawniczak, S. Kline, S. Taylor. Fifth Row: M. VanVorst, M. Iackson, I. Howell, P. Trehearne, N. Reed, I. Kline, R. Cummins, I. Schraeder. I 1 1 Senior Chorus The chorus got off to a rather slow start this though there was a solid core of capable and experienced members, many had had no choral or even musical experience. They came along with the small group of boys showing excep- tional improvement. The usual Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter assemblies were presented, all in the Auditor- ium. The singing of the combined choruses and the A Capella Choir was particularly good at the Christmas assembly, their first appearance together. As usual, the group had their share of outside appearances-service clubs, County Teachers Institute, and the Christmas Concert Mr. Casner, Marjorie Young, Ruth Casner, Mary Brunson. with The bOtI'1d. The Spfiflq' CO1'1CeI'i fetliiufed the singing of the choral music from Carousel. Iolayne Carpenter again served as accompan- 85 ist and the year's officers were: president, Mar- jorie Youngg secretary-treasurer, Ruth Casner, and librarian, Mary Brunson. year. The principal difficulty being that, al- A Capella Choir Mr. Casner First Row: Patricia Blighton, leif Schraeder, Terry Taylor, Carl Grove. Second Row: lolayne Carpenter, Linda Wolfe, Kay Cameron, Deanna McBride, Iudy Morrison Marsha Fink. Third Row: Mary Gibson, Marilyn Fiegel, loanne Bricker, Cofolyn Lean, Sally Taylor Pat Brown Fourth Row: Ioyce Lawler, Mary Brunson, Iudy Wise, Ruth Casner, Marjorie Young, Sylvia Kline Fifth Row: Melvin Van Vorst, lim Howell, Ned Reed, Paul Trehearne, Steve Iackson. The A Capella Choir was founded in the latter part of l95l and has become a tradition of Sturgis High School. Members of the A Capella Choir are chosen from the high school chorus on the basis of general musical ability, voice, and experience in chorus. This is the robed group who represent their chorus in outside engagements, and for that reason, take extra care in their preparation and pride in their performance. This year's group is somewhat smaller than usual, due primarily to the comparative inexperience of the boys, most of whom are lower classrnen. Most of the out-of-school appearances are for the various Sturgis service and professional clubs: this year's choir started their year on December l4 with a Christmas program for the Kiwanis Club. 86 The primary function of the seventh and eighth grade choruses is to prepare students for participation, not only in the high school chorus, but in church choirs and other choral organiza- tions. Mr. Casner says that this year's groups have been very good in developing a high standard of musicianship and performance. Their work was particularly outstanding in the Christmas program and their share of the Spring Concert is always the high point in the year's work. We wish them good luck as they go into Senior Chorus. The officers for the 1955-1956 season are: seventh grade- president, Margie Otto, secretary-treasurer, Linda Sauer, and librarian, Iudi Young. Eighth grade-president, Linda Dibblep secretary-treasurer, Sandy Carter: and librarian, Mary Finlay. Linda Sauer, Iudi Young, Marjorie Otto, Mr. Casner, Mary Finlay, Sandra Carter, Linda Dibble. Junior Chorus First Row: A. West, I. Kime, C. Vernon, I. Bogen, I. Barnell, T. Ridley, C. Gustafson, D. Reichard I. Falkenstein, B. Strange, S. Sprowl, G. Wehrly, B. Swihart, S. Hudson, L. Wyer. Second Row: L. Chesbro, A. Gay, S. Broadwell, I. Clark, C. Howard, L. Holtz, K. Iohnson, M. Wet- zel, M. Sponsel, P. Prince, P. Bodley, I. Hartsell, S. Siegel, L. Sauer, H. Schmidt, N. Allen. Third Row: S. Long, D. Hays, S. Bogen, S. Carter, C. Bricker, S. Olds, M. Carpenter, K. Reed, L. Dibble, S. Hilton, B. Troyer, S. Clark, S. Powers, S. Ray, D. Ray. Fourth Row: S. Hills, A. Baker, M. Finlay, S. Crowell, L. Brouse, P. Craw, M. Paris, C. Pierson, K. Krause, L. Friesner, K. Grate, M. Otto, I. Young, M. Quinn, Z. VanVorst. Missing from picture: K. Paxton, D. Smith, Mr. Burkhead, K. Andrews. 1 l 1 87 Seated: Ricky Guilford, Ianet Reed, Tom Stapleton, Pat Porter, Cliff Bee Standing: Rudy Quirin, Ellen Crabill, Sue Weaver, Sam Weiderman, Ianice Besser, Terry VanMeter. Iulie Blue, absent Each year the Student Council is made up of two students from each class. These people are elected in the fall at the regular class elections for a two year term. One new representative from each class is elected each year so that there will always be experienced members. This year, the Student Council again sponsored the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter As- semblies and several pep meetings. Members ot the Student Council this year were: President, Richard Guilford: Representatives, Sam Weiderman, Clifford Bee, Iulie Blue, Ianet Reed, Tom Stapleton, Ellen Crabill, Sue Weaver, Ianice Besser, Pat Porter, Rudy Quirin, and Terry VanMeter. Mr. Robert Snow was the Council's advisor. Student Council The biq decision t Discussing plans for the charter 88 Ricky Guilford, President Junior Honor Roll Marilyn Fieqel, Lorna Horrom, Toni Ridley, Karen King Ioyce Swalley The members of the Iunior Honor Rol year as they were last year. The Hon eleventh grade students who must ha seventy points in order to qualify. from their last five semesters' grades. three for a B, two for a C, and one f To achieve this scholastic excellence developed good study habits and co these students must have ncentration. It was hard work of which they can be proud. As all proud of them tor their efforts an their success. A1 Werner, Dave Thomasma, Stanley Laws, Stuart Baker, David Ab Boyle, Ron Luedeke 89 l were chosen again this or Roll consisted only ot ve accumulated at least The points were totaled Four points for an A, or a D. a matter of fact, We are d congratulate them on el, Steve Our Hearts Were Young And Guy Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, a hilarious play was presented by the class of 1956. This well-received play, about Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough, was the fantastically true story of two girls making a trip to France. The situations that they came in contact with kept the audience in a constant uproar. One of the comic events that took place happened in a hotel room in Paris. Cornelia discovers that she has bites from bedbugs all over her body. Otis Skinner, the father of Cornelia, tries to get the room cleaned up and ready for Cornelia's lover, Leo. Hugh Tyler did an excellent job of directing this spectacular play. ll 1 4 Seated: Richard Guilford, Marjorie, Young, Sylvia Goethals, Anne Lepard, Nancy Ginther. Standing: Sam Weiderman, Iudy Wise, Sharon Loetz, Walter Wolcott, Herb Heiden- reich, Paul Ecket, Dave Brew, Denny Baker, Linda Ander- ' son, Ieanine Young, lim Kline, Ann Kirby. First Row: Sue Lash, Ioyce Strong, lane Ross, Sharon Otto, Mary Gibson. Second Row: Ruth Casner, Sherry Bintz, Carmen Arklie, Deanna McBride, Susan Moody. Third Row: Ernest Pierce, Bill Losey, Corky Kirkpatrick, Iohn Morrill, Paul Toth, Dave Sturgis, Bob Rohrer, lim Iohnsonbaugh, Iohn Weaver. How 0130111 C1 QGU19 Of deck tene Musette Bell and Peggy Machan ,H nis tomorrow. Monsieur De La Croix pays G visit u Cornelia, do you hear some- thing? 90 The Senior Play Cast I First Row: I. Wise, L. Rehm, I. Strong, S. Otto, I. Royeton, M. Pink, B. Boaz, C. Arklie, S. Holtz. Second Row: S. Moody, P. Machan, I. Mieras, L. Evert, E. Studeman, M. Summey, I. Carpenter, D. McBride, S. FOX. Third Row: S. Molter, R. Casner, A. Falkenstein, C. Wagner, C. Lampe, I. Ross, P. Sturgis. Fourth Row: I. Iohnsonbaugh, B. Grabe, l- MOTUH. l- WGUVGYI M- Girton, T. Lampe, B. Rfvhrer. The Mun Who Came To Dinner The senior class presented The Man Who Came To Dinner by Kauffman and Hart. This was the first high school play ever presented in the new Sturges- Young Auditorium. There were sixteen girls and nineteen boys in the cast. The setting of the play is Mesalia, Ohio, where Mr. Whiteside, a well-known man, is forced to stay at the Ernest Stan- ley home because of an injury. He is visited by several celebrities and re- ceives some interesting Christmas gifts including an Egyptian mummy case. Whiteside finally straightens out the triangle between his secretary, the editor of the local paper, and an actress. Mr. Hugh Tyler directed this successful play which was presented for two nights. What am I to do toward ending this madness . . . Iudy Wise and Linda Rehm Oh Mr. Whiteside, not again! 91 A span of fcur thousand years . . . ,gs xf Bruce Turner leading grand march Anne Lepard, Ruth Casner, Marjorie Young, Pat Lash, Ieanine Young. J-Hop Mystic lsle Was the setting for the 1955 I-Hop. The couples danced under a ceiling of sparkling White stars. Nets, palm trees, and brilliantly hued flowers decorated the gym. lim Servis and his orchestra furnished the music for the evening. Bruce Turner, the junior class presi- dent, crowned Marjorie Young queen ot the I-Hop. Ruth Casner, Pat Lash, Anne Lepard, and Ieanine Young were named as her court. Marjorie was pre- sented a lei of baby orchids and a gold engraved compact. Refreshments were served in an atmosphere ot a tropic isle with gaily colored parrots scattered around, The girls who served refreshments were dressed in hula skirts with leis of flowers around their necks. They served punch, pineapple, nuts, and slices of cocoanut. Bruce Turner was the general chairman of the dancep Don Bertva and Ieanine Young served as co- chairmen of the decoration committee. Couples dance on Mystic Isle 92 Homecoming In c -.tv Ruth Casner, Sharon Molter, Anne Lepard, Pat Lash, Marjorie Young The senior class, the Varsity Club, and the Youth Center were co-sponsors this year of the third annual homecoming. Our opponent at this game was the Albion squad. Sturgis lost the game by a score of 13-6. Anne Lepard, chosen by the boys of the senior class, reigned as queen of the evening. Four girls: Ruth Casner, Pat Lash, Sharon Molter, and Mar- jorie Young, served as her court. Before the game the girls rode on to the football field in three convertibles. The cars carrying the five girls came to a halt in front of the east stands. Bruce Turner, acting president of the senior class, then crowned Anne with a tiara of flowers. The other girls were presented wrist corsages. Anne and her court also reigned at the dance fol- lowing the game. Mrs. Grace Walker's Orchestra provided the music. Bruce Turner crowning Anne Lepard Home- coming Queen. Queen and her court viewing the game Wooducts Co. Pat Blighton IYI ' Junior Achievement Mr Killian Executive Director L Post V Hoyt G Schaeffer M Girton, C. Bee. The Iunior Achievement program in Sturgis ex- panded this year to allow more to participate. Five Sturgis companies are sponsoring Iunior Achievement companies this year. They in- clude the Nation Carbon Coated Paper Com- pany, who is sponsoring I. A. Persona-Print Company: Harvey Paper Company, sponsoring Wooductsg Marvel Company, sponsoring I. A. Ceramcop Harter Corporation, sponsoring I. A. Metal-Plast Products, and Kirsch Company, who is sponsoring I. A. Metal-Products Company. The officers of the Iunior Achievement compan- ies are chosen twice a year. The first set of offi- cers are elected in October, the second set are elected in February. There are approximately twelve achievers in each company. The total membership for Iunior Achievement in Sturgis is sixty. Iunior Achievement companies are organiza- tions of teen-agers for the primary purpose of education and training in business fundament- als as is involved in the production and sale of their different products. I A Persona Print Metal Plast Products Ianell Clark Sales Mgr Carol Wheeler Ann Kirby, Carolyn Wisler, Carolyn Lean, Elynore Simpson. The '56 cheerleading squad of S.H.S. consisted ot eight girls: four varsity and tour reserves. The girls were chosen just before school closed giving the girls a chance to practice during the summer. The varsity squad consisted ot: Ann Kirby, Carolyn Lean, Elynore Simpson, and Carolyn Wisler. Carol Wheeler, Gloria Keyser, Iudy VanMeter, and Karen Casey made up the re- serve squad. Ann Kirby was captain of the varsity squad, and Carol Wheeler was captain of the reserve squad. For the football season the cheerleaders wore new outfits of charcoal slacks and white sweat- ers. During basketball season they wore the traditional black skirts and White sweaters with black dickies. Cheerleaders I-'irst Row: Carolyn Wisler, Ann Kirby, Carol Wheeler Gloria Keyser. Second Row: Carolyn Lean, Elynore Simpson, Iudy Van Meter, Karen Casey. -,hz 1 . , .6 Karen Casey, Iudy VanMeter, Gloria Keyser, Carol Wheeler. 95 Youth Center ing, Committee Heads: First Row: Pat Wittenberg, Ruth Casner, Mariorie Young Second Row: Mel Girton, lim lohnsonbauqh. The teen-agers of Sturgis High School feel more than fortunate to have their Youth Center moved to the new Sturges-Young Auditorium. The 1955-56 sea- son was the tenth and one of the most successful years of the Youth Center. The Center is equipped with a huge game room occupied by nine ping-pong tablesp a large dance floor and stage for a dance bandg and a third room which has cr soda bar and grill plus twelve modern tables with chairs. A membership card entitles the member to all the recreational facilities of the Center and the many post-game dances. The newly located Center commenced its activities last summer by giving dances every Saturday night. The first dance of this school year was the Blackboard Bounce sponsored by the Platterettes. The Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Youth Center, was held in the Elks Temple, music by Grace Walker. The annual Youth Center winter formal, the Sno-Bal1, was held in the Masonic Temple with the new S.H.S. Dance Band furnishing the music. Ably supervising the Center is Mr. O. Kribs with the assistance of Mrs. Kribs, Mrs. V. Soules, Mrs. I. Lean, Mr. Chase, and Mr. Sonnevil. Seated: Anne Lepard, Pat Horning, Jeanine Bay- lor, Paul Toth. Standing: lim Iohnsonbaugh, lean- ine Young, X A Officers: lanet Horrom, Gordon Adams, Anne Lepard, Don Nordahl Cafeteria Our school cafeteria this year has been under the capable direction of a new teacher, Mrs. Alice Scheetz. This year is Mrs. Scheetz's first year at Sturgis. Each day it is her duty to plan the menu to satisfy all the students and meet the state's requirements. The state helps out in every instance possible. Any girl who is interested in cooking or furthering her career and knowledge in the field of home eco- nomics is offered this full-credit course. The girls help prepare the lunches in the morning as well as assist Mrs. Scheetz during the noon hour. Sherry and Lois check First How: T. Ray, W. Wolcott, B. Turner, T. Lampe, G. Tobias, D. P. Lahrke, A. Paxton. Second Row: I. Kolady, P. Lash, S. Lash, E. Iackson, K. Spearow, M. Summey, G. Snyder, P. Kennedy, S. Bedford, N. Cameron. Third Row: L. Phillips, D. Nusbaum, I. Sheldon, W. Bower, G. Mecklenburg, L. Anderson L. Evert, C. Lampe, P. Sturgis, S. Bintz, S. Wehrly, M. Pueschel, I. Rippey. First Row: N. Sigler, S. Iellison, B. Doudt, S. Friend, I Young, D. Bowdish, S. Bintz, I. Holtz, L. Evert, E. Studeman C. Glasgow. Second Row: A. Smith, I. Holtz, S. Molter, Mrs Scheetz, P. Sturgis, A. Rippey, L. McKerlie, I. Kane, K Spearow. the stew. Bertva, D. Blasius, Stutz, S. Powers, I. Mr. Casault Co-op director. Co-op Co-op, in its ninth year at Sturgis, is under the sup- ervision of Mr. Paul Cas- ault. The student taking co-op is given a chance to select his job for the future and at the same time he can tell whether he will be satisfied with his occupa- tion. Anyone taking co-op gets a full credit and is allowed to work as long as he keeps up his grades. Per- sons taking co-op must be either a junior or senior and attend school at least three hours a day, either in the morning or after- noon. 97 Y. S.H.S. is on the Clif Radio The voice of Sturgis High School is heard at 5:15 every week day on WSTR. Mr. Smith is in charge of the program and does a fine job keeping people in the Sturgis area informed of the school's activities. Mr. Smith broadcasts live or on tape, re- caps the sports events, inter- views members of the faculty, and replays music by the band and choruses. He also brings parts of assemblies and pep meetings. The actual broadcast originates from a small room overlooking the east end of the gymnasium. Janitors Harry Fisk, Herb McLaughlin, Harry Butler, Chuck Hobel These are the men who keep our school neat and clean. They sweep the floors, Wash the blackboards, keep the furnace going, polish the desks, shovel the walks, rake the leaves, and do the little things that make our school better. Perhaps We don't realize how hard the janitors work cleaning up after us. We don't realize what it takes to sand away the markings on the desk tops or mend a broken chair, but they do it uncomplainingly and often Without thanks. At this time We, the senior class, speaking for the whole school, would like to say, thanks to our loyal custodians for what they've done for us. 98 S The Birth of the Blues. They owe their souls to the company store. Candid Shots IW. I H ' . X 1 -f' if , I 1..wQsM , . i -' eww' .Q - , With C1 mt-C1-tat-tat! X , - W i f'- . - -- I 4 ' 'FY' f . ,.-,fy , , 1 -1 j x, .,.-va.. ,. ., V. 3, Q A Q .,'- U W kkkr 3 jx Our rhythm section. I-.5 ...t '.L We 'f Sharon Molter cmd Pat Lush take Q ride. Anne Lepord tours the field. Ruth Casner ond Marjorie Younq-sight-seeing Remember When Iohn W., Iohn M., Dave B., Tom C Bill L - Lmcla A Lmcla Adah F. Sharon O. Peggy M Ann haron L., lO1GYH6 Deanna M. Rxcky G Pat cmd rqe Sylvia G. 5 J lim I fig FW fi, H . -bg N S, ,- X .2 '2 farf' s N . w A':q yr I . rfnruu W... 'QV' 'fp .0 1,6 A. Ioyce S. Carmen Kay and Nancy 19-- 11. . . - JA' .,,,3,. .p me I' .gy Q Marjorie Y. rfb: Carolyn 'Bob Herb H I' Ieanine Y Qui..- ,. . cs 0 9 W ADVERTISING ' f T- ,D Ri C'-WJ O .I E fn-can I mm. EF: HPYLERTBSBLNG COMPLETE LINE Sturgis Sporting Goods of SCHOOL AND OFFICE 108 N. NOTTAWA ST. SUPPLIES STURGIS, MICHIGAN S1'uden+'s Hour a+ JACKMAN'S - IGIS. MICHIGAN Poll Olllcf Ill 130 PARADE Girdles - Panties - Foundations FMC Surgical Supports ASTARTE 2-Way Stretch Hose RANGER All-Elastic Hose RANGER All-Elastic Shorts 103 The Brubaker Printing Co. ' 107 SOUTH MONROE H- , , - Congrafufafiond . cfm of 'se WE EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES I FOR YOUR SUCCESSFUL FUTURE I W E WADE ELECTRIC PRODUCTS C0 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS STURGIS, MICHIGAN GIBSON'S DINER 104 i i 1 The Sfurgis Daily Journal SOUTHERN MICHIGANS LEADING NEWSPAPER gina Dfkaa 67561015 Maia! 0415 Encfufzing Uoofa Df Buainaai HUNTLEY VAN BUREN CO. Manufacturers of Postur Ch BEST WISHES ' TO I956 GRADUATES Sutton Tool Company MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINE TOOLS, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES STURGIS, MICHIGAN TED DOUGLAS - JUST GOOD CLOTHESR 106 L - CUPID INN Fine Foods L h - D e - S d h PHOWE 161 415 W. CHICAGO RD. .. --l-gg...-,g.1.i. M 8m R Dietetic Laboratories Inc. Manufadrurers of Milk Prociucfs Sfurgis Michigan 'El Fi? HUNT'S SHOE STORE Prescription Fitting 107 I...- - 'The Stunqia lpllatlni T h e ' Q and Wig- CU- Grov-i-Flo l . Stunqia, cwliclmiqan r p O O n TUHBII LJRERS OF mm FINISH WARE 00 Norwood A Phone 1095 gis i SEGERS Headquarters for Class Skirts For Complete Ensemble- Ship and Shore I OI' Bobbie Brooks Blouses - i-il 108 QUALITY FURNITURE AT MODERATE PRICES -SEE- Bigelow Furniture Co. -110 South Nottawa St. HHONU of Va ron ring Jzwlsnv KEESLAR gl EMERSON, INC. The Besi' in Home Appliances and Television STURGIS, MICHIGAN Ph 798 Ph 900 109 THE TOGGERY Sturgis, Mich. phone 221,11 L'ff.f WEAVER 61 LINGG INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS Good Equipment Makes a Good Farmer Better 1 THE ELECTRIC SHCP 103 E. Chicago Rd. Phone 151M H0 llarter Corporation THE WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY STEEL OFFICE CHAIRS 'l'Il WILLER'S sHoEs MEATS CDF QUALITY When a meat produci' bears ihe name of Wall's ' i I a its superior quei'I'y is assure . I WALL PACKING C0. Everything For The Automobile Western Auto Associate Store ERNIE CROSS, Owner Grover L. Watkins PRESCRIPTION PI-IARMACIST FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS IN STURGIS FOR so YEARS Izo w. CHICAGO RD. STURGIS. MICH. STURGIS LUMBER AND SUPPLY CDMPANY HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 304 North Jeffersan Street I Phone 132 -Y ' fe- ff - Ken Freeland Hardware 'l'l3 STOP LOOK SHOP SAVE f BISEUS 5 to 1.00 STURE X YOU'LL ALWAYS FIND THE NEWEST STYLES AT ELAINES Dresses Coats ' fs 210 W. CHICAGO RD., STUROIS, MICH. - PHONE 360M Exclusive bu! not Expensive 9 o Fuller s Paint E6 W allpaper CO. Smith-Alsop Paints, Varnishes Imperial Washable Wallpaper Handicraft and Art Supplies 109 Ep CHICAGO STURGIS, MICH. PHONI-2175-W 114 C to Class of 1955 J. C. PENNEY C0. , FREELAND SQNS - COMPANY I M f t rs of steel farm equipment and tlb t STURGIS MICHIGAN DIETZ 'CLEANERS . -.:f'Ti' rf? Qi ,. At SAILORS Music You Love For real fun and enioyment, your purchase of a Hammond Electric Organ, an Everett or Cable-Nelson Piano, a Capehart, DuMont, Magnavox or Philco Television Set or Hi Fi 3-Way Automatic Phonograph, will insure greatest satisfaction. Our record bar provides a great selection of recordings by your favorite artists, cut in all three speeds. An all-important department of the finest Band Instruments and String Instruments in the land - - - All this at AILORS lust East of Postolfice Say it with Music 101 N. Monroe PYIOHO 252 116 BOB BENSON'S THE NATIONAL CARBON COATED COMPANY Division of Castleton, Inc. MORRJISSON CLEANERS For Fine Cleaning T17 STURGIS SAVINGS 81 LOAN ASSOCIATION Lyle's Super Market West Chicago Road GROCERIES and MEATS Plenty of FREE Parking Space GENERAL ELECTRIC TELEVISION APPLIANCES SERVICE ELECTRIC HEATING GIESEN 61 SPILLER, INC. 1oo w. Chicago Phone 990 118 df' Q John B. G Cleo M. Hosel , Mg . Eglllk Plaza Qflnller Binh 'I'I9 So. Centerville St. Sturgis, Michigan PHONE 677-M Specialize ln Fun and Enfel 1 H. E. SCATTERGOOD Jewelers and Silversmifhs FLORENCE K. SCATTERGOOD Lucien Lelong Perfume ll9 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS CDF 1956 May eaclw year bring you greater happiness . . . and every effort greater success Iii rsc Company World's Largest Manufacturers of Drapery Hardware . . . Producers Also of Venetian and Vertical Blinds and Heat Transfer Surfaces T20 MAPLE CREST MOTEL All New - Ultra Modern Heated, Glass and Tile Showers Restful Beds 1205 E. Chicago Road Sturgis, Mich. Phone 9172-F3 F. Snodden, Prop. RAY HODGSON Lincoln-Mercury D fr F 66 SERVICE STURGIS, MICHIGAN 200 E. Chicago Phone 1415 121 Teen-Age Commandments! O Don'f Ief your PARENTS down - fhey broughf you up. STOP and THINK Ioefore you DRINK. BE SMART-OBEY. You'II GIVE orders yourself some day Difch DIRTY TI-IOUGI-ITS fasf-or fhey'II difch you. SI-IOW OEF driving is iuvenile-don'f acf your age. Pick fhe righf FRIENDS fo Ioe picked for a friend. Choose a DATE who is fif for a MATE. Don'f go sfeady unIess you're ready. Love GOD and your neighbors. LIVE CAREFULLY-The SouI You Save May Be Your Own 0 Complimenfs of CREDIT BUREAU OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY I07 N. Clay Sfreef Sfurgis, Michigan 'I22 TRIBBETTS R E N S MIT H Your Friendly Ford Dealer 123 l , Q . Q W I 7 QQQ3 QW I , f-gg: :fag : ' f ' -'- al I W 'I E ' ' - mm K 'V' Dov ff 'X XA Chilli. .-u g CONGRATULATIONS! Your Achievements Have Been Great The Future Presents Many More Good 0 0 o o 0 0 0 May You Always Have . . . . . The Winning Score! PAPER PRODUCTS ' STU RGIS, MICHIGAN MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY PAPER SUPPLIES FOR RESTAURANTS...HOTELS...MOTEl.S...lAKERIES...INDUSTRlAL AND HOME USE C el Fuller's Paint Eff Wallpaper Co Smith-Alsop Paints, Varnishes Imperial Washable Wallpaper Handicraft and Art Supplies 109 E. CHICAGO STURGIS, MICH. PHONE 175-W NEIL'S EAT SHOP 4355 coNGRATuLA1ioNs TO THE :egg .tru 'Hs H5 cLAss OF 1956 fi Q 6' WSTR Diamond gem 5 TOOLS - GAUGES - FIXTURES - GENERAL MACHINE WORK 202 Ulm Steert -:- Phone 367-J -:- Sturgis, Michigan F. J. Fink Catherine 8g Ted Lcmpe Manager Co-Owners 125 TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1956 WE EXTEND OUR VERY BEST WISHES FOR GOOD FORTUNE and CONTINUED SUCCESS FIRST NATIONAL BANK 126 - Mads Furniture Store SQL ll ENDRIC STHTIONERS Service from Sturgis Thomas Jewelers HAMILTON, GRUEN, ELGIN, AND BULOVA WATCHES Ix S E DI MONDS T 'I27 I R -STATE ITHO AR7'nvc: I07 - I09 N. MONROE STREET Ph4m5...7Il STURGIS, MICHIGAN HOME OF PLACETTE TABLE SERVICE ZW ffdmzamy 44 Um 5,6ecZ4Zz'g.' CITIZENS LUMBER E6 COAL CO. 128 TED PLOCK BUICK CO Hedwig S. Krumm Women's Apparel and Accessories 122 W. Chicago h 7 2 DROLET'S DRUG STORE 129 ? Q Q THE ENTIRE PERSONNEL OF The Citizens State Bank extend congratulations to all members of the CLASS OF '56 The Future Citizens of America 130 NILES STUDIO Anne Lepcrrd, Homecoming Queen PORTRAIT AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AT STUDIO OR LOCATION STURGIS, MICH. A PHONE SI 117 S. FOURTH ST Armintrout's Food Market GROCERIES and MEATS 114 N. Prospect Phone 574 Tile flloice of All Ages CITY DAIRY For Milk At Its Best gil. . . . Sturgis Telegraph Florist 506-510 s S Phone 278 - 'ml 132 FROHRIEP BROTHERS . 'ww .',QL-' 5 fif. ,w,,,,, ., Service S S T .,. I I Vrkky i V,VV I .V . I I : - :'-- S ? SOFT WATER SERVICE 407 S Lakeview Sturgis, Michigan C F SILVESTER, Mgr. DAVID'S DAIRY BAR T33 ,M FORMED TUBES INC. JACK ROYETON CHEVROLET 8. CADILLAC 134 MARA SWEET SHOP Home of Fine Candies - Kiiclwen Fresh Comple+e Fourfrain Service GIBSON GREE HUUSE EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS an AND POTTED PLANTS ELMER FALKENSTEIN, Proprietor AMERICAN LAUNDERERS AND DRY CLEANERS, INC. Phgne 15 4-Hour Service 135 STURGIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Congratulations and Best Wishes for Happiness and Cvood Fortune in Your Chosen Careers MEDICAL STAFF OF THE STURGIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL I 36 U I I A3 F f -envy V. 1-mg'-L
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