Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1963 volume:

MM i ’MMS • j , ••i V-- iViVWFWl: W ' M. ' ' ?■ - r ■ - FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Harold Young, Mr. George Abel. SECOND ROW: Mr. Warren Fudge, Mr. Robert Coye, Mr. Otto Goethals, Dr. J. Earl Millet, Dr. Olin Lepard, Mr. Richard Freeman, Mr. Ernest Schaefer. Dedication It has been the tradition that the Sturgensian he dedi¬ cated to a deserving faculty member. This year we dare to break this tradition for it is our intention to honor the community, represented by the Citizens Com¬ mittee headed by Mr. Robert W. Coye, the Board of Education with Mr. Richard L. Freeman as their presi¬ dent, and Mr. Warren J. Fudge, the advisor to the Citizens Committee and Superintendent of the Sturgis School District. These three men were the instigators in the drive for a new high school of which we are very proud and happy to use. Although two bond issues were defeated, these people and their committees were not going to give up easily. They put their shoulders to the wheel and brought up another bond issue which was finally accepted by a majority of the voters. Their • arduous work was rewarded with this new high school which is a credit to the community. Mr. Robert Coye has tirelessly dedicated himself to j the sole objective of working to provide a better edu- j cation for all the students of the Sturgis School Dis- i trict. He inspired and organized the Citizens Com¬ mittee into a unified group to inform the public on the I various school problems. All in all we were fortunate in having such a civic-minded man as Mr. Robert Coye to preside over the Citizens Committee. Mr. Richard Freeman, as president of the Board of Education, gave strong support to the school bond issue; this support proved to be a decisive factor in the success of the bond issue. The community has profited by electing such high-caliber men as Mr. Free¬ man and the Board of Education members to repre¬ sent the educational interests of the people. A lasting tribute should be given to Mr. Warren Fudge for his countless hours of patient and diligent work as the advisor to the Citizens Committee. With¬ out his knowledge, the committee could not have de¬ veloped such a comprehensive ten year building pro¬ gram for the benefit of the whole community. We also wish to express our gratitude to the com¬ munity for giving us this High School to better our education. To these three men, Mr. Robert Coye, Mr. Richard Freeman, and Mr. Warren Fudge, to the Board of Edu¬ cation, to the Citizens Committee, and also to the com¬ munity, we, the Class of 1963, respectively and grate¬ fully dedicate our Sturgensian. I STURGENSIAN Sturgis Senior High School Sturgis, Michigan 1963 men Faculty Academic Seniors Underclassmen Activities Patrons 1 m i i : i IS HIGH S - RICHARD FREEMAN Secretary-Treasurer of Freeman Manufacturing ERNEST SCHAEFFER Production Control Office at Kirsch GEORGE ABEL Vice-President and Cashier at First National Bank Board of Education As usual this year has been a busy year for the Sturgis Board of Education. The Board of Education has helped provide us with this new school by working diligently on the planning for the school. The Board consists of seven members. They are Mr. Richard Freeman, President; J. Earl Millet, Secretary; Ernest Schaeffer, Treasurer; The other members of the Board are Otto Goethals, Harold Young, George Able, and Olin Lepard. OTTO GOETHALS Vice-President of Sturgis Foundry HAROLD YOUNG Superintendent of Sturgis Business Forms OLIN LEPARD Doctor J. EARL MILLET Dentist 4 Superintendent of Schools Mr. Warren J. Fudge, super¬ intendent of schools, heads the administrative branch of the Sturgis Public School system and works in cooperation with the Board of Education. Dur¬ ing the six years he has been in Sturgis, Mr. Fudge has be¬ come a well known and much admired person at Sturgis High School. However, Mr. Fudge’s duties are far broader than just the high school, for he also is in charge of the Junior High School and all the grade schools. As you can see he is a very busy man, devoting much of his time to the educa¬ tion of youth. This past year Mr. Fudge’s duties have been even further increased with the building of the new high school. Mr. Fudge has worked diligently in making this undertaking the success it has turned out to be. We wish to thank Mr. Fudge for all he has done in securing the opportunities offered to us in this new school and for the fine job he does as superin¬ tendent of the Sturgis Public Schools. Warren J. Fudge 5 Our School Principal Mr . Robert Miller has played an important part in the ac¬ tivities of Sturgis High School for the past thirty-three years, first as a teacher and coach and for the last fifteen years as our principal. The hours he spends in guiding and advising the students at our high school takes much of his time. Mr. Miller also spends a lot of time helping with school activities. Another service that Mr. Miller performs for the school, which is appreciated by all students and faculty members, is the making of announcements about the school and school ac¬ tivities over the public address system. This year Mr. Miller’s duties have been greatly increased with the occupation of the new high school. As is natural in a new situation, new problems have arisen; however, Mr. Mil¬ ler has met and dealt with these wisely making the first year in our new high school an enjoyable and profitable one. The class of 1963 wishes to express its thanks to Mr. Robert Miller, a man who has made our high school years worthwhile, happy, and memo¬ rable. Robert M. Miller A day in the life of our Director of Secondary Education, Mr. Tyler, is indeed overflowing with activities and problems. He is in charge of work¬ ing with new teachers, faculty conferences, organi¬ zation of curriculum and audio visual aids. He also works with the students on Student Council and other student groups. In other words, any curricula or other ac¬ tivities concerned with education are under his careful surveillance. Together with Miss Schrump, they try to es¬ tablish a definite un ity between grade school and secondary education so there are no gaps from one to the other. Being the Director of Secondary Education is definitely a responsible position and is filled by a very qualified man. As the Director of Elementary Education, Miss Schrump, is in charge of consulting new teachers, planning faculty conferences, organization of cur¬ riculum, audio visual aids, and selection of com¬ mittees for study of textbooks. She also sends for samples of materials, and works with the committee members during the study. One of her biggest jobs is the planning of parent conferences for those who are going to enroll their children in Kindergarten the following fall. In the spring she arranges for senior students who are interested in teaching to help in classrooms for a six week period. Her schedule is very time consuming but she loves her work and does an excellent job. MR. TYLER MISS SCHRUMP 7 A friend to all Sturgis High School students is Mr. Miller’s secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Freeland. She can always be found in the principal’s office writ¬ ing absence and tardy slips, advising students, preparing announcement sheets, or running er¬ rands. Our high school certainly would not function as smoothly were it not for Mrs. Freeland. MRS. DOROTHY FREELAND FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mrs. John Quirin, Mrs. Charles King. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Mrs. Miles Kirkpatrick, and Miss Barbara Lutz. In the superintendent’s of¬ fice, we find four ladies who are very beneficial to our school system. These are: Mrs. Quirin, who is Mr. Fudge’s secretary and who puts out the payroll; Mrs. Kirkpatrick, who is secretary to both Miss Schrump and Mr. Tyler; Mrs. King, who is the receptionist and who handles the extracur¬ ricular accounts; and Miss Lutz, who is the bookkeeper for the Board of Education and who handles the purchas¬ ing. We certainly owe these ladies a vote of gratitude. 8 Y and ACADEMIC ALTA G. ANDERSON, B.S. Shorthand, Typing VIRGINIA ASH, A.B., M.A. French I, Latin I HELEN MAY BITNER, B.A., M.A. English 10 JACK D. BITTLE, B.M. Instrumental Music JACK L. BOND, B.S. Metals and Power, General Shop JOHN BORGERDING, B.S. Woodwork HAROLD BOWDISH, B.S., M.A. Physics, Mathematics, Driver Education MARY B. BOYLE, B.S. Home Economics MILDRED BRITTON, A. B., M.A. Latin, English LOUIS C. BURMEISTER, M.A. Typing, Guidance Counseling WAYNE CARPENTER, B. S. Mechanical Drawing, Gen¬ eral Math, Business Math, General Shop PAUL CASAULT, B.S., M.A. Retail Selling, Guidance Counseling MYRON D. CASNER, M.A. French, Choral Music ELMER CRAIG, B.A. Art HELEN CRIPE, A.B., M.A. Physical Education and Health Education CECIL C. De HAVEN, A.B., M.S. Bookkeeping, Accounting, Typing DAVID DILLON, B.S., M.A. Biology, Coach WILLIAM H. GALBERACH, B.S. U. S. History, World History LOUIS J. LORI, B.S., M.A. Social Studies, Guidance Counselor RICHARD MAHER, B.S., M.A. Physical Education, Athletic Director WENDELL MOYER, B.S. Chemistry, Physical Science MURLYN MYERS, B.S., M.A. Mathematics LARRY D. PATTERSON, B.A. Speech, English, Director of Dramatics MARTIN E. PECK, B.S., M.A. Government, Economics HARLEY PIERCE, A.B., M.A. Physical Education MADELYN POLLEYS, A. B., M.A. Librarian MONA B. REICK, A.B. English RAYMOND C. SMITH, B. S., M.S. English, Guidance Counse¬ lor, Radio Program I ROBERT SNOW, B.S., M.S. Algebra, Trigonometry, Senior Math MARTHA STRAWBRIDGE, A.B. American Literature, College English INEZ P. SUTTON, A.B., M.A. Biology ROBERT TRIPP, B.S., M.A. English TURLEY B. TUDOR, B.S., M.A. Practical English, General Business, Yearbook, School Paper EVA H. WHEAT, A.B., M.A. Algebra, Geometry ELIZABETH WHITELOCK, B.A., M.A. World History, U. S. History KATHRYN WILKINS, B.S. Physical Education, Home Economics ROGER L. ZUERCHER, B.S. English, Debate, Forensics 12 m Mathematics 13 Foreign Languages French teachers converse on their class progress. Latin students learn the language of the Romans. 15 English Adventures of the Kon-Tiki discussed in English Class. American novels introduced to Juniors. Don’t blush, Mr. Patterson. W Home Economics Girls learn conveniences of modern trailer. 17 •I Industrial Arts Don’t spill it. Working toward the finished product. Frustrated, John? Department Mr. Borgerding teaches the use of a power saw. Physical Education This painting needs more depth. “Nancy, what is it?” Library “Caught in the act weren’t you, Lois?” Browsing through new novels. 21 Commercial Department Do you know what this means? “Correct position” will increase your speed. 22 Accuracy tests develop skill as well as speed. ir «d Guidance Department Mr. Burmeister helps students with future plans. Need advice, Mary? Radio Sturgis High School basketball on the air. “Testing, one, two, three.” 23 Science 24 Department Look what we found in here! Physics students study the physical changes of matter. Can you help me with this, Mr. Bowdish? Janitorial Service Cafeteria Service Students help out in cafeteria during lunch. 26 tr u t } 3 o t i co Seniors RICK FIELD, President RANDY HOPKINS, Secretary MARTIN STUTZ, Vice President LINDA HETZLER, Treasurer THAYMA DARBY, Student Council PAUL ROE, Student Council 30 PAUL AUGERBRIGHT LLOYD BORKHOLDER Gov’t Day; Co-op 4. Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2; Gov’t Day; Varsity Club 4. PAMELA SUE AVERY G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 2; Chorus 4; Pep Club; Gov’t Day. ALLEN WILLIAMS AYRES Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 4; J.C.L. 2; Jr. Honor Roll 3; Class Officer 2; Sturgensian Staff 4; Jr. Ro- tarian; Jr. Play Crew; Boys’ State; French Club 3; Gov’t Day; Pep Club. SHELBY JEAN BAKER G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Gov’t Day; Latin Day 1; Jr. Play Cast; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Co-op; Trojan Times Staff; Pep Club. SANDRA KAY BLACKBURN G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3 ' ; J.C.L. 2; Pep Club; Jr. Play Cast; Jr. Prom Comm.; Gov’t Day; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew. LOESA BORKOWSKI G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3; Latin Day 1, 2; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club; Gov’t Day. CAROL JOYCE BOTHAMLEY G.A.A. 2, 3—Officer 3; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Prom Court; J.C.L. 2—Officer 2; Pep Club; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Trojan Times Staff; Latin Day 1, 2; Chorus 1; Forensics 1, 3; Sturgensian Staff; Quill and Scroll. ROSEMARY BRADLEY G.A.A. 2, 3; J.C.L. 2, 3; F.T.A. 3, 4—0 f f i c e r 4; French Club 3, 4—Officer 4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day; Pep Club; Latin Day 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2; A Cappella 3, 4; Stur¬ gensian Staff. BARBARA ANN BRUNSON G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4—Officer 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2; Jr. Prom Comm; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Gov’t Day; Trojan Times Staff; Latin Day 1. 31 Government Day Enjoyed by Seniors JUDY ANN CARVER J.C.L. 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sturgensian Staff; Gov’t Day; Jr. Prom Comm.; French Club 3, 4; Library Club 3; Pep Club; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew. JUDY KAY CLARK G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3; Gov’t Day; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Co-op; Pep Club; Intramurals. SUZANN J. CLEVELAND G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; J.C.L. 2, 3; French Club 4; Gov’t Day; Pep Club; Latin Day 1, 2; Jr. Prom Comm.; Trojan Times Staff; Quill and Scroll. DONALD C. CORLISS Co-op 4; Gov’t Day. CARLTON F. CROUCH Gov’t Day; Pep Club; In¬ tramurals 1, 3; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 2; J.C.L. 2; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Football 1. THAYMA COLLEEN DARBY Cheerleading 2, 3, 4, Offi¬ cer 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3; G.A.A. 2 , 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Prom Court; Homecoming Comm.; Homecoming Court; Jr! Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Student Coun¬ cil 3, 4, Officer 4; Jr. Honor Roll; Sturgensian Staff; Trojan Times Staff; Latin Day 1. 32 GLENN PAUL DAVID Saint Augustine’s Prep, Richland, N. J., 1; Mal¬ vern Prep, Malvern, Pa., 1; Bishop Shanahan West Chester, Pa., 2; Saint France’s Prep, Spring Grove, Pa., 3; Gov’t Day; Co-op 4 KAY ANN DEAL Gov’t Day RANDALL R. DILLIVAN JR. Prom Comm.; Gov’t Day. STAN DORN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wres¬ tling 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Baseball 1; Varsity Club 4; Gov’t Day; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Senior Play Crew; Pep Club. JEAN CARLETTE DORTCH Gov’t Day; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 3. DAVID N. EAGAN Jr. Play Cast; Co-op 4; Pep Club; Gov’t Day. TIM S. EAGAN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1; Track 2; Wrestling 4; French Club 2, 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Jr. Rotarian; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day; Pep Club; Jr. Prom Comm.; Basketball Mgr. 2. RICK EMERY Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 2, 3; Jr. Prom Comm.; Trojan Times Staff; Gov’t Day; Pep Club. JEAN MARIE ENGLE G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Honor Roll; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club; Gov’t Day; Trojan Times Staff; Sturgensian Staff; Latin Day 1. HERLY E. FAGER Football 1, 2; Gov’t Day; Co-op 4; Intramurals 1, 2. 33 PEGGY LYNNE FELT Trojan Times Staff; Stur- gensian Staff 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 4; Tumbling 2, 4; Archery 4; Art Club 2—Officer 2; Li¬ brary Club 2—Officer 2; Jr. Honor Roll; F.T.A. 3, 4; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Court; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; Homecoming Comm.; Homecoming Court; Gov’t Day; Pep Club. GEORGE FIELD JR. (RICK) Band 1; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Latin Day 1; J.C.L. 2, 3; Jr. Honor Roll; Jr. Rotarian; Pep Club; Rotary Camp Emery; Gov’t Day; Debate 3; Communi¬ cation Arts Inst. Mich. State. JAMES B. FLOCK Wrestling 2; Football 4; Gov’t Day. PAULA JUNE FRAYLICK G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Pep Club; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Latin Day 1; Intramurals; Pep Club. DONALD L. FROST J.C.L. 2; Jr. Rotarian; Ro¬ tary Exchange Student; Pep Club; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Gov’t Day. ALAN P. FRY Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket¬ ball 1, 2; Wrestling 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Jr. Honor Roll; Jr. Prom Comm.; Class Officer 3; Gov’t Day; Pep Club; Sr. Play Cast; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2; Latin Day; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Jr. Rotarian. CORAL JEAN FRY G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2; Pep Club; Debate 3, 4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Gov’t Day. VICKI GALBREATH G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Gov’t Day; Chorus 3, 4; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Crew; Pep Club. SHARON GEMMILL Hillsdale High School, Hillsdale, Michigan, 1, 2, 3; Gov’t Day. SHARON LEE GERCHOW G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Achievement 3—Officer 3; Gov’t Day. 34 TOM GEROW Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas¬ ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Honor Roll; Varsity Club 3, 4—Officer 4; Pep Club; Boys’ State; Jr. Rotarian; Gov’t Day. LARRY W. GONSER Gov’t Day; Co-op 4; Intra¬ murals 1, 2, 3. NORMAN F. GRABE Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Gov’t Day; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Crew; Intramurals 3, 4. SUSAN K. GRIMES G.A.A. 1, 2; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 3; French Club 2; Gov’t Day. THOMAS C. GUINTHER Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Sturgensian Staff; Tro¬ jan Times; Latin Day 1; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; J.C.L. 2; Jr. Honor Roll; Pep Club. DON E. GUSHWA Plainwell High School, Plainwell, Michigan, 1, 2; Band 3, 4. “Evening in Paris ” Theme for Junior Prom MARJORIE LOUISE GUY Gov’t Day; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Achievement 2, 3, 4; Co-op 4. DIANE MARIE HACK Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Co-op 4; Pep Club; Gov’t Day. HARRIET ANN HAGEN Corbin High School 3; Pep Club; G.A.A. 1, 2, 4; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day. MARSHA LYNNE HEICHEL G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4; Trojan Times Staff; Li¬ brary Club 2, Officer 2; J.C.L. 2; Sturgensian Staff; Jr. Prom Comm.; Gov’t Day. LINDA ROSE HEIDENREICH G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gov’t Day; J.C.L. 2; Jr. Play Cast; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Pep Club; Co-op 4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Latin Day 1, 2; Sturgensian Staff LINDA SUE HETZLER Class Officer 1, 4; Gov’t Day; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, Of¬ ficer 4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Prom Court; Homecom¬ ing Court; Homecoming Comm.; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Jr. Honor Roll; Co-op 4; Pep Club; Tum¬ bling 1, 2; Kiwanis 3. Extracurricular Activities Enjoyed by All MARY JANE HOLLIDAY ALLEN R. KASDORF G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Co-op 4. RANDALL HENRY HOPKINS Class Officer 4; French Club 3, 4, Officer 3; Art Club 1, 2, 3, Officer 3; Jr. Achievement 2, 3, Officer 3; Sturgensian Staff; Ten¬ nis 1, 2, 3, 4; Trojan Times Staff; Homecoming Comm.; Youth Center Coun¬ cil 3, 4, Officer 3, 4; J.C.L. 2; Jr. Rotarian; Jr. Play Cast; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; Latin Day 1; Na¬ tional J. A. Conference; Gov’t Day; Pep Club; Jr. Prom Comm.; Quill and Scroll. SUSAN KAY HORNING G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer¬ leading 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club; Co-op 4; French Club 1. BUD JENNER GEORGE JORDAN Pep Club; Football 1, 2; Gov’t Day; Baseball 1; Jr. Prom Comm. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; French Club 1; National J. A. Conference. DANNY LYNN KELLAY Pleasure Ridge High School 1; J.C.L. 2; Intramurals 2; Debate 3; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sturgen¬ sian Staff; Gov’t Day. WAYNE JOSEPH KEYSER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Base¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Pep Club; Class Officer 1; Gov’t Day; Varsity Club 3, 4; Boys’ St ate; Jr. Ro¬ tarian; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. JEAN ANN KLOPFENSTEIN Burr Oak High School 1, 2; Gov’t Day 4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Senior Play Crew. KENNETH LEE KLOPFENSTEIN Burr Oak High School 1, 2; Jr. Prom Comm.; Co-op 4; Wrestling 4; Gov’t Day; Intramurals 4. 37 Busy, Busy, Year for Seniors GAIL ANN KOLASSA Gov’t Day; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3; Jr. Play Crew. PHYLLIS ANN KROLL Gov’t Day; Sr. Play Cast; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Pep Club; Latin Day 1; F.T.A. 4. BONNIE JEAN LaFORTE G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Latin Day 1; Jr. Play Cast; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Prom Queen; Sturgensian Staff; Pep Club; Co-op 4; F.T.A. 4; Gov’t Day. 38 BRUCE E. LARGE Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Foot¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Jr. Rotarian; Gov’t Day. VIRGINIA ANNE LAWS G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Cast; Gov’t Day: Pep Club. V LARRY KARL LAWSON Band 1, 2 , 3, 4; Drum Major 3, 4; Band Manager 4; Gov’t Day; Golf 3, 4. DOROTHY JANE LITTLEFIELD JUDITH KAREN LEHMAN G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2; French Club 3; Gov’t Day; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Pep Club; Jr. Prom Comm. THOMAS H. LEIHN Gov’t Day; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club. CAROL ANN LINGG G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Intra¬ murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Day 1, 2, 3; Gov’t Day; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Sturgensian Staff; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club; J.C.L. 2, 3. Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4—- Officer 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Comm.; Homecoming Queen; Stur¬ gensian Staff; French Club 3; Latin Day 1; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club; Jr. Prom Court; Sr. Play Stu¬ dent Director; Tumbling 1, 2; Gov’t Day. FRANCES R. LOCK G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 2, 3; Co-op 4; Gov’t Day; Chorus 1, 2; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Pep Club; Sr. Play Crew. MICHAEL F. LUKOMSKI Class Officer 2 , 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4—Officer 4; Pep Club Officer 4; J.C.L. 2; French Club 3; Gov’t Day; Homecoming Comm.; Jr. Prom Comm.; Track 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Jr. Honor Roll; Boys’ State; Jr. Rotarian; Tennis 1; Wrestling 3. Fun in the Halls and on the Field at SHS SUZANNE McGREGOR MALL French Club 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Trojan Times Staff; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day; Pep Club. CANDACE JEANE MANN G.A.A. 1, 2; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 3, 4—Officer 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; A Cappella 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Jr. Prom Comm. RAY MARTIN Football 1, 2; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Gov’t Day; Track 1, 2; Jr. Prom Comm.; Var¬ sity Club 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew. PAMELA EILEEN McELMURRY Lansing High School 1, 2; G.A.A. 3, 4; Pep Club— Officer; Youth Center Council 4—Officer 4; Homecoming Court; Stur- gensian Staff; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Gov’t Day. LINDA JEAN McLAUCHLIN G.A.A. 1, 2; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Crew; Pep Club; Gov’t Day; Co-op. ROBERT MERCHANT J.C.L. 2; Football 1; Intra¬ murals 1; Pep Club; Gov’t Day; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Honor Roll. Seniors Participate in Many Activities CHERYL KAY MILLER G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Gov’t Day; Pep Club; French Club 1. DELDON D. MILLER Football 1; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Achievement 2, 3, 4—Officer 2, 3, 4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Gov’t Day; Intramurals 3, 4. RICHARD ALLEN MILLER Pep Club; French Club 3; J.C.L. 2; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 3; Gov’t Day. CAROLYN MOORE Elkhart High School 1, 2, 3; Gov’t Day. MARSHA KAY MUNSON Elkhart High School 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; Gov’t Day. DIANE LYNN MURPHY G.A.A. 1, 2, 4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Pep Club; F.H.A.; Gov’t Day. DOUGLAS D. MYERS Football 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Cast; Library Club 1; Gov’t Day; Homecoming Comm.; J.C.L. 2; Golf 1; Latin Day 1, 2. MARY E. MYERS G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3; Gov’t Day; French Club 3; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Latin Day 1, 2; Jr. Honor Roll; Pep Club. ROBERT E. NELSON Golf 2; Gov’t _ Day. JOHN WAYNE OTT Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Cast; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. 41 JEFF OWEN Track 1, 2; Co-op 4; Gov’t Day. MARY FRANCES PAGELS G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; J.C.L. 2, 3; Pep Club; Jr. Prom Comm. DOUGLAS CATON PECK Class Officer 1; Intramurals 1, 2; . Latin Day 1, 2; Track 1; J.C.L. 2; French Club 3; Wrestling 3; Golf 3; Weight Training 3; Jr. Achievement 3; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Rotarian; Jr. Honor Roll; Gov’t Day; Pep Club. SUSAN JANE PECKHAM G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Trojan Times Staff; Sturgensian Staff; Gov’t Day; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club; Dance Band; Latin Day 1. LOIS ANN PEERBOLTE Brighton High School 1; G.A.A. 2; Gov’t Day; Pep Club; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; F.T.A. 3, 4—Officer 3; Chorus 2; A Cappella Choir 3, 4—Officer 3, 4; French Club 3; Sturgensian Staff; Quill and Scroll. 42 CHUCK PERRIN Football 1, 2, 3; Track 2; Co-op 4; Gov’t Day. RICHARD STURGIS PERSING Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Varsity Club 4; Base¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Crew; Basketball 1. SHARON PATRICIA PRINGLE French Club 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4—Officer 4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Cast; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; Pep Club; Photography Club 4; Trojan Times Staff; Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; Archery 4; Gov’t Day. JOHN PUESCHEL Gov’t Day; Jr. Achievement 3; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club. ANNE CATHERINE PURDY F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Gov’t Day; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Pep Club. Play Crew Aids in Production R. EUGENE REED Gov’t Day. ROY A. RIDER Sr. Play Cast; Jr. Play Cast; J.C.L. 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Wres¬ tling 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club; Officer 4; Var¬ sity Club 4; Gov’t Day. KATHY F. RITTER Gov’t Day; G.A.A. 1. PAUL H. ROE Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; F.T.A. 4; J.C.L. 2; Jr. Play Cast; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day; Pep Club; Co-op 4; Tennis 1; Golf 2; Wrestling 1; Latin Day 1, 2; Jr. Play Crew; Intra¬ murals 1, 2, 3, 4; Sturgen- sian Staff 3; Jr. Rotarian. THOMAS DE WAYNE ROSINE Football (Mgr.) 2, 3, 4; Track (Mgr.) 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Trainer 2, 3, 4; Gov’t Day; J.C.L. 2, Offi¬ cer 2; French Club 3; Pep Club; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Cast; Boys’ State; Jr. Rotarian; Homecoming Comm.; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES VAUGHN ROYER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1; J.C.L. 2, Officer 2; French Club 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Officer 4; Jr. Rotarian; Boys’ State; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day; Pep Club; Jr. Honor Roll. 43 Bowling and Co-op Part of SHS Activities LARRY E. SAMUELS Baseball 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Gov’t Day; Foot¬ ball 1. DANIEL GEORGE SCHMICK Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wres¬ tling 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club; Jr. Prom Comm.; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day; Varsity Club 4; Base¬ ball 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT FRANCIS SCHOENHERR Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wres¬ tling 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Jr. Honor Roll; Jr. Prom Comm.; Gov’t Day; Jr. Ro- tarian; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Li¬ brary Club 1, 2, Officer 2; J.C.L. 2, Officer 2; Pep Club. 44 JUDITH KAY SCHWARTZ French Club 1; Gov’t Day. MARY KATHERINE SHELDON G.A.A. 1; French Club 1, 2; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Latin Day 3, 4; Sturgensian Staff 3, 4; Sen¬ ior Play Student Director; Pep Club; Gov’t Day; Ki- wanis; Quill and Scroll. KAYLOR SHEMBERGER Baseball 1; Intramurals 1; Latin Day 1; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 2; French Club 2; Jr. Play Cast; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; Sturgensian Staff; Trojan Times Staff; Pep Club; Gov’t Day. BRUCE SHIRLEY KAREN SUE SOMES J.C.L. 2; Gov’t Day; Jr. Achievement 3; Jr. Prom Comm. GARY F. SMITH Football 1; Golf 1; Gov’t Day; Co-op 4. JAMES SMITH Gov’t Day; Co-op 4. RICHARD L. SMITH Football 1, 2; Wrestling 1, 2; Gov’t Day; Co-op 4; Jr. Play Crew; Golf 1, 2; In¬ tramurals 1, 2. CONNIE K. SMOKER G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2, 3; Gov’t Day; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 3, 4. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 3, 4; Jr. Play Crew; Pep Club; Gov’t Day; F.H.A. 1; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm. MARTIN LOUIS STUTZ Class Officer 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1; Basket¬ ball 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Cast; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day. ROBERT P. SUITS Baseball 2; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day; Jr. Achievement 4. RON SUMMEY Gov’t Day. BETTY NADINE SUNDAY Gov’t Day. 45 JOAN ELAINE TEADT Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2 , 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Intra- murals 1, 2, 3; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm. JOANNE TONGIANI G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Crew; Homecoming Comm.; Sr. Play Crew; F.T.A. 3, 4, Officer 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Jr. Honor Roll; Trojan Times Staff; Sturgensian Staff; Latin Day 1, 2; Gov’t Day; Pep Club. ALICE DIANE TOWNSEND F.T.A. 3, 4; Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Honor Roll; Sr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Play Crew; Gov’t Day; J.C.L. 2; Sturgensian Staff; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 3; Pep Club; Latin Day 1, 2; Kiwanis; Quill and Scroll. PATSY VAN METER G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Day 1; J.C.L. 2; Intra¬ murals 1, 2, 3; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Crew; Pep Club; Gov’t Day; Kiwanis. JANE ANN WAGNER G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4; Latin Day 1, 2; J.C.L. 2; Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Comm.; F.T.A. 3, 4, Officer 3; Stur¬ gensian Staff; Co-op 4; Pep Club; Gov’t Day; Ki¬ wanis. DEANNA LYNNE WALKER Jr. Honor Roll; Class Of¬ ficer 1; G.A.A. 1, 2; Home¬ coming Comm.; Latin Day 1, 2; Creative W r i t e r s’ Summer Workshop; J.C.L. 2; French Club 3, Officer 3; Girls’ State; D.A.R. Good Citizen; Jr. Prom Comm.; Jr. Prom Court; Gov’t Day; Jr. Play Stu¬ dent Director; Sr. Play Cast; Trojan Times Staff; Sturgensian Staff; Pep Club; Kiwanis; Quill and Scroll. HENRY KEITH WALTKE Gov’t Day; Intramurals 1. JOHN WASHBURN Gov’t Day; Varsity Club 4; Cross Country 4; Football 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Base¬ ball 1, 2; Co-op 4; Jr. Ro- tarian 3. LAWRENCE E. WEAVER Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Wrestling 1; Co-op 4; Football 1; Pep Club; Varsity Club 1. LINDA DIANE WEAVER Gov’t Day. 46 MARY JANE WESTPHAL Gov’t Day; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 2. DOUGLAS LEE WHITE Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Base¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, .4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Pep Club. VICTOR J. WILLSEY Track 1, 2 , 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Jr. Honor Roll; Gov’t Day; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Weight Training 2, 3; Jr. Rotarian. Remember When . . . Marsha Heichel walked into the girls’ locker room and a wrestling team was dressing? . . . Roy Rider couldn’t read? . . . You knew what color Peggy Felt’s hair really was? . . . Carol Bothamley asked, “Tom Guinther—who’s he?” . . . Phyllis Kroll wore, long ringlets? . . . Judy Lehman started to skip down the stairs and landed on her face at the bottom? . . . Rick Field was short and chubby and—quiet? . . . Mary Sheldon wore long skirts? . . . Dan Schmick couldn’t turn off the light during the senior play? . . . Linda Heidenreich and Randy Hopkins squirted frozen pop all over the walls of G.S.R.? ... A1 Fry knew how to coon apples without getting caught? . . . Mr. Grant kicked Barb Brunson and Dee Walker out of science for acting liktf Mighty Manfred? . . . RAYMOND FRANK WINTER Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Sr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast J.C.L. 2; Jr. Play Crew Jr. Play Cast; Pep Club Gov’t Day; Track 1; Foot ball 1; Jr. Prom Comm. Varsity Club 3, 4; Jr. Ro tarian (Exchange Student) Jr. Honor Roll; Gov’t Day Cross Country 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4. TEDDY DEAN WRIGHT Burr Oak High School 1; Wrestling 2, 3; ,Jr. Play Crew; Sr. Play Cast; Pep Club; Gov’t Day; Weight Training 2; Jr. Prom Comm. MARC DAVID YUNKER Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Gov’t Day; Varsity Club 3, 4; Homecoming Comm.; Intra¬ murals 1, 2. LARRY G. ZELT Baseball 2, 3; Intramurals 4; Cross Country ' 4; Track 4; Gov’t Day; Varsity Club 4. 47 LEFT TO RIGHT: John King, Charlie Gustafson, Ron Kerchner, Tom Dillon, Karen Hovda, and Barb Gooden. Juniors This year’s Junior Class of 232 students began another year of new experiences by electing their class officers. The officers were Ron Kerchner, President; Tom Dillon, Vice President; Karen Hovda, Secretary; John King, Treasurer; and Barb Gooden, Student Council. Charlie Gustafson was the carryover representative from last year. Working at the concession stand during football season and selling candy and other refreshments at the basketball games were two of the many activities which kept the class busy. Each member of the class also sold football and basketball sched¬ ule pencils to earn money for their treasury. Two other activities of great importance to the Juniors were presenting the Junior Play and the traditional Junior Prom in honor of the Seniors. The class officers were guided and helped by the following class sponsors: Mr. William Galberach, chairman; Mr. Wendell Moyer, Mrs. Robert Boyle, Mr. Elmer Craig, Miss Elizabeth Whitelock, and Mrs. Kathryn Wilkins. 50 Richard Adams Laurie Addison Larry Allen Carolyn Ash Richard Avildsen Brad Baley Linda Barnhart Richard Bates Marianne Batten Jean Beall Jim Bedford Robert Bell Allan Benit Connie Bercaw Rita Betcke Patricia Billa Marcia Bishop Richard Bittle Sandra Blake Ruth Blanchard Terry Blanchard Duane Blighton James Bontrager Michael Bordner Geraldine Bosch John Bowen Carl Brenneman Roberta Brumbaugh Peggy Cashour Lynn Chandler 51 Sharon Clark James Close Gary Clouse Diane Colman Richard Coohon Susan Coye Sharon Crites Linda Crouch Larry Davis William Deal Audrey Dershem John Deter Garry DeVries Thomas Dillon Mary Dobberteen Alan Doenges Robert Donihue Carol Donley Jim Earley Pamela Felt Lana Fiebelkorn Margaret Fisher Robert Flock Nona Flowers Vicki Fraim Cindy Frays Vickie Freeland Duane Frick Terry Frohriep Wayne Frohriep 52 Jerry Fuller Bill Galberach Bonnie Gazlay James Gerchow William Gest Sharon Gibson Dennis Gilbo John Goethals Joe Good Barbara Gooden John Gose Diane Grabe Robert Griffioen David Griffith Gary Gushwa Charles Gustafson Carol Haack Thomas Hanna Sandra Hanshue Lanny Harker Nancy Harker Jerry Harper Gail Hart Margaret Hathaway Brent Hays Linda Hepner Craig Hess John Hiemstra Greg Hilton Diana Hinman 53 Kathryn Hobel Judith Holt Janet Holtz William Homlar Sherlyn Hoover Donald Horner Janet Horning Karen Hovda Robert Howell Gilbert Hudson Harry Hunt Sharon Hunt Richard James Lyla Johnsonbaugh Jerry Jones Judy Jourdan Ronald Kerchner Mary Keyser Timothy Kidd John King Randy Kirkpatrick Charles Kitchen Lana Kline Juanita Kuhl Mary Kulpinski Patricia Kurtz Douglas Lamborn Ruth Laughlin Duane Leatherman Rodney Lilly 54 Dan Lindman Don Littlefield Jack Luedders Tom Lukomski Mike Malone Sharon McAlister Diane Mecklenburg Sandy Mecklenburg Julie Messner Jerry Metzger Rick Meyers Terry Mildenberg Paul Miller Rosemary Missler Jim Moodie Brad Munk Curtis Murphy Doug Myers Lavonne Nelson Sally Nelson Bob Neydon Dave Norris Mickey Nusbaum Judy Pagels Margaret Pant Ed Parker Larry Parr Michael Patten Marianne Perkins Jim Persons 55 Sheila Peters Richard Plucinski Katherine Poe Michael Porter Sue Priniski Jane Probst Carole Proctor Linda Pueschel Jo Ellen Reed Larry Reed Marsha Reed Joyce Richardson Dan Ringler Carl Rippey Ronald Robinson Judy Roe Kathryn Schoenherr Craig Schoettler Douglas Schuster Shirley Seybert Michael Sharp Eugene Shears Carol Sherman Don Sherman Sandra Sidener David Smith Judy Somers Kathleen Southwick David Spearow Kathleen Spence 56 I Karen Spinney Charles Sprowl Pam Studeman Roger Tepfer Thomas Thaden Keith Thomas Tom Thomas Elizabeth Thomasma Linda Thompson Rose Tilford Sharon Tobias Julia Tongiani John Troyer Pamela Tupper Mary Ann Turner Gary Urick Diana Valentine Richard Van Nest Phyllis VanZile Sharyl Wadsworth Ernest Waldron Janet Walker John Walters Larry Watson Marcia Wenger Mary Lee Wenzel Rita Werner Ruth Wilke Carolyn Wilson Charlotte Winter 57 Missing: Tom Bowman Vicky Butz Dennis Cox Jim Flock Lawrence Hart Cheryl Woods Dana Woods Robert Wright Mary Yunker Penny Zellers Michael Jenner John Johnsonbaugh Michael Long Jerry Lung Dan Miles Stan Lego Mary Newman Michael Smoker Robert Spaniola John Spencer Joseph Stevens Juniors work hard at concession stand. LEFT TO RIGHT: Betsy Stage, Kendra Magnus, Gary Rifenburg, Jim Rommel, Lee Ann Lichty, Tom Vernon. Sophomores The Sophomore Class officers this year were Gary Rifenburg, President; Tom Vernon, Vice President; Betsy Stage, Secretary; Kendra Magnus, Treasurer; and Jim Rommel, Student Council. Lee Ann Lichty was the carry over representative from last year. Many activities were participated in by the class among which were G.A.A., basketball, and sponsoring dances for their class treasury. Guidance and helpful advice was given by the class sponsors: Mr. Larry Patterson. Chairman; Mr. Roger Zuercher, Mrs. Inez Sutton, Mrs. Alta Anderson, Mr. Cecil DeHaven, and Mrs. Helen Bitner. 59 Doug Abbs Walter Abbs Roger Andrews Clarence Barnhart Dianna Bauman Treasa Beers Robert Benson Pam Bergman Robert Besser Alan Binkley Priscilla Bixler Alan Blood Sue Bonfiglio John Borkholder Wim Bosch Dennis Bothamley Judy Bowen Sherry Brewington Pat Burke Alma Cameron Dale Carpenter Marilyn Carpenter Lucius Carver Vicki Chaff Rose Chrisman Jackie Clark Jody Cleveland Judy Cook Ken Corliss Darlene Cowan Jim Coy Sheila Crain Sherrol Curtis Stan Davis Marty DeLeo Harold Dillen Mary Dillivan Monica Dillivan David Donihue Sherry Donley Leslie Dumell Phil Dyball 60 Harrison Eberhard Joanne Ecker Marty Emch Pat Fair Jim Ferrelb Karen Fisher Bill Foster Kay Foster Sherry Fraylick Jean Freeland Jane Freeman Priscilla Fry Dixie Frye Susan Gardner Janice Gerchow Larry Gerdom Mike Gerren Suzanne Gilbo Nancy Gillespie Cheryl Ginther Patricia Gonser Jim Good Norma Goodpaster Ken Grabe Dan Griffith Linda Groff Sharon Groff Sheila Guise Carolyn Harris Gary Hart Susan Hart Bill Harter Su-Ann Hickman Doug Hill Carol Holtz Karen Holtz Ray Holtz Bob Horton JoAnn Houghtaling Jane Hoyt Jim Hudson Becky Hudson 61 Phil Hull Carol Huss Terry Jackson Judy Johnston Sharon Jokela Larry Jones Duane Jordan Linda Jorn Sue Jourdan Darryle Kelley Nancy Kendall Jean Kennedy Roseann Kitchen Dan Kline Marsha Knox Theresa Kozaczewski Kim Krebs Diana Kreider Roger Kuhl Lee Lahmeyer Lynn Large Cynthia Lawrence Nancy LeRoque Lee Ann Lichty Jim Liston Terry Long Dan Lori JoAnn Lung Jim Machan Kendra Magnus Jerry Main Kathy Maloney Sandra Marchand Gloria Marshall Sharon Matthes Gerald Mayer Mary McCarthy Dale McKale Linda McKerlie Sharon McLauchlin Tom Meyers Dave Miller 62 Jim Miller Jerry Miller Marlene Miller Candice Millett Bob Milliman Sandra Molter Carol Morey Melanie Moss Pat Mundy Nancy Murray Kathy Nelson Ann Neydon David Noble Mike Norton Rita Notestine Mickey Parks Ruth Peerbolte Bob Persons Dan Pfenning Ann Phillips Eric Pierson Cheryl Pierucki Tom Pittenger Doug Porter Dave Potts Linda Probst Carl Quirin Nancy Ream Judy Rice Ruby Richardson Gary Rifenburg Jack Riley Pieter Riley John Ringler Bill Robinson Sheryl Robinson Jane Rogers Jim Rommel Jean Ropp Lonnie Rowe Jane Royer Deedra Runyan 63 Thelma Saddison Pam Sarris Sue Schaeffer Don Schemahorn Diane Schmueller Jon Schneider Joan Schreiber Marcia Schroeder Scott Seckbach Susan Shears Karyl Shirley Larry Smalley Linda Smith Lloyd Smith Pam Smith Becky Smitley Ron Smoker Carole Smoll Linda Sowers Myra Sowers Betsy Stage Jean Stevens Shelia Stevens Bette Stewart Bill Strodel Patsy Strong Jeannine Stroup Alan Stump Verners Sulcs Trudy Swihart Margaret Tay lor Keith Tozer Tom Tricker Dale Troyer Sue Troyer Brian Turner Linda Tuttle Carol vanAlmen Linda VanPelt Debby VanZile Tom Vernon John Verse Elliot Wait Jim Waldron Dick Walker Lynn Walworth George Washburn Sharon Weirich Betty West Barbara Wetmore Regina Wheat Mike Williams Nancy Winklepleck Carol Wittenberg Laura Wolfe Cheryl Wood Anne Wyer Gaylord Wyer Jane Wygant Peggy Yoder Andrea Yunker Missing Michael Boone Michael Clouse Robert Drake Don Falkenstein Mike Flowers Larry Fox Patricia Garmire Laurel Gemmill Bill Griffioen Leonard Jury Scott Lamb Terry McGill Dan Pant Linda Parcell Don Reed Michael Reed Ric hard Roberts Richard Spence Jerry Stahl Jim Urick Mark Vroegindewey Douglas Wallace Dennis Wilson Mike Winklepleck 65 LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Richards, Janice Fennell, Sue Reed, Jeff Schoenherr, Mike Sayers, and Darlene Gose. Freshmen The Freshman Class, with 260 students, began the year by electing class officers. This year’s officers were Mike Sayers, President; Sue Reed, Vice President; Janice Fennell, Secretary; Bill Richards, Treasurer; Jeff Schoenherr, Student Council for two years; and Darlene Gose, Student Council for one year. They were included in many new activities this year. Among these were the Senior Youth Center, G.A.A., Basketball, and Senior Band. The faculty who guided the class willingly and with patience were Mr. Harold Bowdish, Chairman; Mr. Robert Tripp, Mrs. Eva Wheat, Mrs. Helen Cripe, and Mr. Louis Lori. 66 1 Viva Asbury Lewis Ash Brenda Ball Alan Bare Mike Bargo Dale Barnell David Barrett Linda Basinger Larry Bayer Robert Beardsley Steve Beattie George Beckwith David Bell Corinne Berger Gerald Billa Robert Billa Stephanie Bir Jack Blanchard Tom Blodgett Joseph Blouin Karen Boone Laura Bordner Phyllis Bowsher Anneliese Brady Donna Brandeberry Bob Bressler Jean Broadwell Fern Brock Alice Brooks Steve Brown Tim Brown Brenda Brownridge Audrey Broyhill Pam Butz Sue Carpenter Larry Carter Donna Chapman Janice Chipman Harold Christner Lynne Coleman Holton Cowan Jim Cramer 67 Cheryl Creed Jack Davis Marcia Deisch Judy Deroshia Linda Deter Diane Dilley Mary Dobberteen Faye Doe Mike Doudt Elizabeth Eckhardt Susan Enibler Cathye Emery Dianne Fennell Janice Fennell Janet Ferrell Dave Field Frank Fisher Jim Fisk Sherry Francis Deborah Frays Alice Fry David Fry Janice Fry Pat Frye Judy Fuller Steve Gadol Linda Gerren Kathy Gilchrist Carolyn Gooden Lola Goodpaster Darlene Gose Carol Grabe Warren Greenwood Ken Griffith Jody Grismore Larry Hahn Verda Hanna Douglas Harker Gregory Harker Linda Harker Mike Harmon Judy Hart 68 Susan Hart Donald Hawver Sally Hawver Susan Hays Susan Heichel David Hentzell Randy Hess Cynthia Hilton Carolyn JT olsinger Linda He ley Donald Horton Diane Hotovy Judy Hubbard Ramona Hudson Susan Hudson Lyman Hug Patty Humphries Merry Hunt Ronnie Jackson Ken Jacobson Cheryl Jones Barbara Jordan Marilyn Jordan Mary Kane Tom Keller Scott Kerchner Dane Kime Roger Kinsey Larry Kline Greg Krock Kristin Krull Nancy LaForte John Lagowski Susan Lang Ann Large Gail Large Vickie Leister Rita Lewis ' Beth Lingg Karl Littman Bill Lock Sandra Longhenry 69 Kent Loomis Charles Lorish Colleen Lower Cindy Lung Alma Lykins Bob Machan Vickie Mandigo Marsha Marchand Marilee Marshall Charles Martel Carol McAlister Stephanie McBride Judy McElhanie Joe McMillin Carol Mecklenburg Delora Miller Edith Miller Jerri Miller Linda Miller Marcia Mingus Mary Moodie Kim Murchie Sharon Neadstine Jo Ann Newman John Nowak Peggy Nowak Larry Nusbaum Tom Ornstedt Joyce Owens Jim Pagels Larry Pagels Pearl Pagels Steve Penner Betty Persons Bill Pierson Jane Pilkenton Debra Poynter Paul Pursel Delbert Randall Doris Rayner Sue Reed Tom Reed 70 Mike Reeg Bill Richards Martha Riley Diann Ritter Joan Robinson Robert Robinson Lonnie Roe Janet Royer Richard Runyan Karen Sachse Connie Sadewasser Mike Sayers Sue Schaeffer Sandra Scheetz John Schmidt Don Schoenauer Jeff Schoenherr Sue Schoettler Linda Schroeder Mike Sharick Rita Sheets Brent Shemberger Jim Sidener Geraldine Siebert Leonard Southwick Janice Sparks Mary Spearow Arthur Spinney John Sponsel Sally Sprecken Jack Sprowl Jim Stambaugh Susan Stark Delores Stewart James Swarts Melvin Swihart Mike Taylor Virgil Taylor Tom Thomasma Dick Todd Steve Tolsma Dan Tozer 71 Cheryl Troyer Jim Turk Charles Tuttle Chris vanAlmen Mary VanZile Helen Wallace Charles Walters Jerry Ware Tom Wenzel Diana Werkhaven Linda Werner Alan Weske David White Patti White Karen Wiles Judy Will Dean Williams Dennis Williams Greg Wood Bill Woods Kip Yoder Mike Yoder Sandra Yunker Terry Zimmerman Missing Raymond Bowdish Daniel Brothers Harry Brunn Ralph Burkhead Melvin Clouse James Erasing Fred Flowers Clifford Gary Myron Hayden Gary Kain David Lunger Dan Magnus Royce McCullough Jim Milliman Ronald Myers Darlene Nolan Gregory Peck Greg Penchoen Jerry Richardson Carolyn Roberts Clifford Slack Reggie Walker Kenneth Walsh Harry West Lawrence Yerrick 72 Mi . . : 1 1 O Sturgis _ _ 6 Bronson ... _ 2 Sturgis _ _ 6 Albion _ _ _19 Sturgis _ _13 University High _ _14 Sturgis _ _ 6 Kalamazoo Central _ _25 Sturgis _ _ 6 Marshall _ _24 Sturgis _ _13 Three Rivers_ _ 6 Sturgis _ _12 Hillsdale _ _13 Sturgis _ _ 6 Coldwater _ _ 0 Trojans Have Rough Season f £ ' - LLON BOTTOM ROW Left to Right: Charles Kitchen, Mgr, Wayne Keyser, Tom Dillon, Victor Wilsey, Bob Schoenherr, Doug Lamborn, John t o Ri Mike Bordner, Tom Lukomski, Don Littlefield Ron Kerchner, Mike Lukomski Dan Schmick, Rick Van Nest, Larry Watson. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: Coach McElhaney, Tom Rosine FOURTH B ROW a T fT ’ T °r ? e , row ’ M £ e John T’hnsonbaugh, Paul Miller, Brent Hays, Mgr, Coach Pierce. FOURTH ROW, Left to Right: Rick Avildson, Bud Jenner, Kieth Thomas, Rick Meyers, A1 Fry, Rick Field, Stan Dorn, Tim Eagan. Varsity Football This year, under the able coaching of Harley Pierce, the Varsity Football team had an unfoitunate season ending with a three win five loss record. The season began with Sturgis defeating Bronson 6 to 2. We then lost the next four games by the fol¬ lowing scores: Albion 6 to 19, Kalamazoo University High 13 to 14 in a heart - bieaker, Kalamazoo Central 6 to 25, and Marshall 6 to 24. The Trojans in their homecoming game defeated Three Rivers 13 to 6. Hillsdale squeaked through with a 13 to 12 victory over our team, but we came back to win the last game of the season by defeating Coldwater 6 to 0. Our congratulations to Mike Lukomski for being chosen for the All-Conference Team, The South Bend Tribune All Southwestern Michigan Team, Channel 8 WOOD-TV All Star Team, honorable mention in the Detroit Free Press All-State Team, and All State first team by the Linited Press. Jim Royer and Alan Fry received honorable mention. We lost twelve seniors from the squad and sixteen letter winners are returning next year. The Trojans showed great spirit and tried hard even against tough odds. 78 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Kent Loomis, Larry Pagels, John Nowak, Mike Bargo, Larry Nusbaum, A1 Baer, Joe McMillin, Harry Brunn, Scott Kerchner, Steve Beattie, Louis Ash, Mike Harmon, Harry West, Carl Littman, Mgr. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Virgil Taylor, Bob Beardsley, Bill Pierson, George Beckwith, Tom Blodgett, Charles Lorish, Kip Yoder, Mike Sayers, Leonard Southwick, David White. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: Joe Blouin, Tim Brown, Larry Roe, John Schmidt, Mike Yoder, Jeff Schoenherr, Mike Doudt, Mike Sherrick, Tom Wenzel, John Sponsel, Rick Runyan, Don Hawver, Dan Magnus, Tom Thomasma, Chuck Walters, Dave Field, Art Spinney, Chuck Martel, Coach Dillon, Coach Oom. Frosh Break Even The Frosh Football team broke even this year with a three win three loss record. The squad displayed aggres¬ siveness and a strong fighting spirit. Coach Dillon pre¬ dicts that some of the players will develop into capable football players for the varsity team. Sturgis Three Rivers_13 0 Coldwater _ 6 7 Elkhart _20 0 Marshall _33 0 Howe _ 7 13 Three Rivers_12 19 79 aw ' ■-.sim FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Dan Lori, Denny Bothamley, Dan Griffith, Bob Persons, Darryl Kelley, Butch Abbs, Lucius Carver, Stan Davis, Lee Lahmeyer, Jim Miller. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Larry Reed, Dave Potts, Jim Coy, Ken Corliss, Dale Troyer, Jim Ronnel, Jerry Main, Bob Horton, George Washburn, Dale Carpenter, Larry Smalley, Bob Drake, Mgr. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: Coach Tufts, A1 Binkley, A1 Blood, John Verse, Mike Williams, Eric Pierson, Dan Ringler, Mike Gerren, Terry McGill, Jim Bontrager, Charlie Gustafson, Coach Grant. Reserves Make Gallant Effort The Reserve Football squad had a rough season this year with a 2 win 6 loss record. They were able to defeat one of our arch rivals, Coldwater, by the score of 47 to 12, but lost to Three Rivers in a close game, 12 to 18. Coach Grant feels that although the reserves had a poor season several members of the team have a great potential. Stur gis Niles _ 14 12 Hillsdale _ _00 26 Battle Creek _ _20 12 Lakeview Three Rivers _ _27 12 Marshall _ _ _ _24 0 Three Rivers _ _ 18 12 Dowagiac _ _26 12 Coldwater _ _12 47 80 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Tom Dillon, Ron Kerchner, Jack Goethals, Keith Thomas, John Johnsonbaugh, Jim Royer, Mike Lukomski, Wayne Keyser. SECOND ROW: Gary DeVries, Rick Meyers, Mike Malone, Jim Miller, Tom Gerow, Denny Gilbo, Coach Dillon. Varsity Basketball The team was comprised of thirteen members, four of whom are seniors. Co-captain Tom Gerow and Jim Royer have had an outstanding season with Gerow be¬ ing the leading rebounder. Jim Royer also did a fine job on the backboards. Another graduating senior is Wayne Keyser. His tremendous speed, skill in ball handling, and determination proved to be great assets to the team’s spirit and their victories. Mike Lukomski completed his first year on the varsity squad and has shown great improvement through the year. We had some mighty important juniors on the team this year and should be a great help to next year’s team. Tom Dillon completing his second year on the squad, displayed outstanding ball handling ability and was the leading scorer on the team. He has a lot of natural ability and will be tough next year. Another junior that has a great deal of potential is John Johnsonbaugh. He has shown good improvement and could be counted on in a tough situation. Keith Thomas has displayed good shooting ability this year and will prove to be an asset to the team. Congratulations team for a job well done and for a record of which we are very proud. 81 Sturgis Bronson _ _ 35 72 Lakeview _ _ _ 43 57 Albion .. _ 53 62 Marshall .... _ 43 55 Loy Norrix ... _ 57 59 TWIN-VALLEY STANDINGS Hillsdale .... _ 49 62 Albion _ _ First Three Rivers 65 60 Coldwater _ 63 84 Sturgis _ Lakeview _ 58 66 Hillsdale _ _ Third Albion _ _ 60 50 Three Rivers ... — Fourth Bronson 63 64 Marshall _ 35 38 Coldwater _ _ Fifth Hillsdale .... _ 62 83 Marshall _ _ Sixth Three Rivers . _ 52 66 Loy Norrix _ _ 75 65 Coldwater _ ... _ 63 85 COACH DILLON 82 WAYNE KEYSER 5’4”, 150 lb. 12th MIKE LUKOMSKI 5’ 10”, 175 lb. 12th JOHN JOHNSONBAUGH 6’ 0”, 180 lb., 11th DENNIS GILBO 6’ 1”, 160 lb., 11th TOM DILLON KEITH THOMAS 5’ 10”, 150 lb., 11th 6’ 0”, 170 lb., 11th JACK GOETHALS RON KERCHNER 5’ 11’, 155 lb., 11th 5’ 10”, 150 lb., 11th MIKE MALONE 6’ 1”, 170 lb., 11th RICK MEYERS 6’ 1”, 165 lb., 11th JIM MILLER 6’ 6”, 170 lb., 10th 83 n RST ROW, L e ft to Right : Geor g e Washburn, Carl Quirin, Jim Rommel, Jerry Main, Bob Persons, Dan Lori, Mike Gerren, Gary Rifen- burg. bECOND ROW: Coach Pierce, Lee Lahmeyer, Stan Davis, Bill Strodel, Dave Noble, Mike Williams, manager. Reserve Basketball The Trojans came through with an excellent record and season. The outstanding ability of Coach Harley Pierce plus the determination of the team was the winning combination for this year’s achievement, a 13 win and 3 loss record. They defeated the tough rivals, Three Rivers, Coldwater, and Albion by close scores. Rommel was the leading scorer, and Lahmeyer obtained the most rebounds for the Reserves. The team was comprised of all sophomores. They have many good prospects for the varsity next year. Congratulations for a job well done. COACH PIERCE Rronson _ _ 34 Sturgis 50 Lakeview _ _ 34 37 Coldwater _ _ 51 56 Albion _ _ 45 24 Marshall _ _ 31 40 Loy Norrix _ ._ .... _ 24 31 Hillsdale _ . ... _ 31 50 Three Rivers . _ 52 39 Coldwater _ _ 51 37 Lakeview _ 39 48 Albion .. _ _ 46 48 Bronson _ _ 39 54 Marshall _ _ 43 48 Hillsdale _ _ 42 47 Three Rivers . _ 43 49 Loy Norrix _ _ 58 62 84 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Kip Yoder, Chuck Martel, Scott Kerchner, Bill Richards, Larry Bayer, Lewis Ash. SECOND ROW: Coach Tufts, Rick Runyan, Tom Thomasma, Tom Wenzel, Mike Yoder, Jeff Schoenherr, Mike Doudt, Dick Todd, mgr. Freshman Basketball The Frosh squad had a very successful season this year ending up with a 9 win, 4 loss record. Under the able direction of Coach Frank Tufts, the team has shown great improvement over last year’s performance. The squad is encouraged to keep up the good work. Varsity Wrestling Coach McElhanie and Coach Grant BOB SCHOENHERR 86 MARY YUNKER RAY WINTER STAN DORN JOHN GOSE TOM LUKOMSKI HARLIE GUSTAFSON TOM HANNA LITTLEFIELD MIKE BORDNER MIKE SMOKER BOB FLOCK LARRY REED DALE TROYER V : 1 am jF ( ' f ■ ' m Howe ___ Bronson _ Howe __ Buchanan _ Battle Creek Central .... Kalamazoo Central _ Bronson _ Kalamazoo Loy Norrix Coldwater _ Parma Western _ Battle Creek Lakeview Niles _ Regionals _ 3 Sturgis 43 The 1962-63 Wrestling team, had a very successful 9 35 season. The team’s record was 8 wins with 4 losses, and 8 36 they placed 1st in three tournaments: The Kalamazoo 11 35 Invitational, Dowagiac Tournament, and the tough Re¬ 25 19 gional Championship. This is the first time they have 23 19 won the Regional, and is quite an accomplishment. These 9 35 nine men with their records qualified for the State tour¬ 9 33 nament: Marc Yunker, 18-2; Mike Bordner, 18-1; Bob 8 37 Schoenherr, 19-2; John Gose, 14-3; Tom Hanna, 13-4; 9 35 Tom Lukomski, 7-7; Don Littlefield, 13-5; Ray Winter, 23 19 11-11; Bob Flock, 18-3. 29 13 1st Bronson _ Howe _ Buchanan _ B attle Creek Central Kalamazoo Central Bronson _ Constantine _ Loy Norrix _ Coldwater _ Western _ Lakeview _ Constantine _ Niles _ Reserve Wrestling 12 Sturgis 35 The Reserve Wrestling Squad ended up with a win¬ 16 23 ning record for this year’s action; their record was 8 21 23 wins and 5 losses. The team, under the guidance of 18 21 Coach Jack Grant, defeated tough rivals of Bronson and 25 18 Buchanan by scores of 32 to 25 and 23 to 21, respec¬ 25 32 tively. A few of the outstanding Reserves are Dale 27 54 Troyer, Floyd Smith, Stan Dorn, and Mike Sharick. 28 16 10 16 23 20 23 8 25 59 23 3 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Art Spinney, Leonard Southwick, Mike Sayers, Dave Miller, Charles Lorish, Bill Pierson, Harry Brunn, Ken Corliss. SECOND ROW: Phil Hull, To mVernon, Lloyd Smith, Don Falkenstein, John Troyer, Gary Hart, Ken Klopfenstein, Ron Smoker, Mike Sharick, Dave Field. THIRD ROW: Manager Eugene Shears, Walter Abbs, John Bowen, Bob Horton, Tim Eagan, Gary Gushwa, Bruce Large, Eugene Reed, Keith Tozer, Bob Drake. 87 Sturgis Netters COACH PIERCE Sturgis Howe_ 7 Galesburg Augusta _3 4 Portage _ 6 St. Augustine _ _1 6 Three Rivers _ _0 7 Lakeview . _0 7 Coldwater .. o 7 Albion _ .. 7 Hillsdale _ _0 7 St. Augustine _ _1 6 Twin Valley _ WON Dowagiac _ _0 7 Galesburg Augusta .... _2 5 Portage _ . _1 6 University High _4 3 Niles _ _0 7 State Regional _ WON Dowagiae 0 7 Marshall _ _0 7 88 Tom Werner Ron Kerchner Tom Gerow Lanny Harker Gil Hudson Jack Goethals Bob Spaniola Bill Ayres Win Regionals The Sturgis High Netters turned in one of their most successful seasons of tennis under the direction of Coach Harley Pierce, having a record of 16 wins and 1 loss. The only loss of the season was to University High of Kala¬ mazoo by the close score of 4 to 3. The Twin Valley championship was an all Sturgis final. Allen Ayres was the singles champion and Bob Spaniola the runner up. Dave Herald and Tom Werner won the doubles championship defeating Ron Kerchner and Jack Goethals. Sturgis’ tennis team also won the State Regionals hands down. Allen Ayres was the singles champion runner up in the single’s finals and the team of Tom Werner and Ron Kerchner won the doubles championship by defeat¬ ing Tom Gerow and Lanny Harker. The squad positions were as follows: first singles, Allen Ayres; second singles, Bob Spaniola; third singles, Jack Goethals; fourth singles, Gary Rifenberg; No. 1 doubles, Tom Werner and Ron Kerchner; No. 2 doubles, Tom Gerow and Lanny Harker; No. 3 doubles, Gil Hudson and Jim Rommel. Congratulations to the Varsity Tennis Team for win¬ ning the Twin Valley championship and the State Re¬ gionals. TOP ROW, Left to Right: Greg Hilton, Allan Benit, Randy Hopkins, Rick Meyers, Coach Pierce, Lee Lahmeyer, Rick Filippini, Mike Patten, Jim ' Rommel. MIDDLE ROW, Left to Right: Lanny Harker, Bill Ayres, Dave Hearld, Jack Goethals, Tom Gerow, Ron Kerchner, Tom Werner, Gil Hudson, Bob Spaniola. FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Elliot Wait, Craig Hess, Gary Rifenburg, Scott Seckbach, Tom Thomas. 1° Rigl l t: , Mike Reed ’ Dick Walker Dale Carpenter, Roger Kuhl, Alan Blood, Rusty Hunt, Ken Grabe, Dan Lindman. toi Left to Right: Bob Schoenherr, Roger Baker, Bob Johnston, John Ringler, Coach Dillon, Mike Gerren, Dave Donihue, Jon Schneider, Terry Mildenberg. Golf The Sturgis High School golf team had a very success¬ ful season this year. The starting four of Bob Schoenherr, Bob Johnston, Steve Palmer, and Roger Baker placed third in the Twin Valley, second in the regional, and competed in the state meets. Also, they set a school record of 313 strokes for a dual match plus an individual school record of 73 strokes was set by Bob Schoenherr in the same meet. The golf team’s season record was twelve wins and five defeats. RECORD Howe - Won St. Augustine _ Won Dowagiac - Won Niles - Lost Three Rivers _ Lost Coldwater _ Won Albion - Lost Hillsdale _ Won University High _ Won Marshall -..._ Lost Marshall , Lakeview _ Won Twin Valley _ Won Coldwater _ Won Howe - Won Regional Golf_ 2nd Dowagiac, Benton Harbor _ Lost St. Augustine _ Won State Finals _ 9th 90 1 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Lanny Harker, Wayne Keyser, Rick Fisher, Dick Persing, Rick Van Nest, and Paul Augerbright. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Dennis Gilbo, Bruce Large, Bud Jenner, Tom Dillon, Doug White, and Bob Howell. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: Gary DeVries, Mgr., A1 Fry, Steve Eckert, John Walters, Deldon Miller, and Coach Bates. Varsity Gains Experience The 1962 Varsity Baseball Team had an unfortunate season this year winning only three games. Coach Roger Bates led the unexperienced Trojans, but breaks prevented a winning season. The Trojans’ spirit earned the respect of the hometown fans, and 1963 expecta¬ tions are high. Graduating from the starting team were Rick Fisher and Steve Eckert. Leading eleven returning lettermen will be A1 Fry and Tom Dillon who both hit in the .300 percentile. Depth and experience should show a noticeable improvement this year. 91 RECORD Sturgis University High _ 6 1 Lakeview_ 4 3 Adrian_ 7 4 Three Rivers_ 6 2 Marshall _ 5 4 Albion _ 2 1 Albion _ 4 3 Coldwater _ 10 4 Three Rivers _ 8 5 Hillsdale _ 1 _ 2 4 Hillsdale _ 3 9 Sturgis Marshall _ 7 Q Marshall _ 7 0 Albion _ 8 2 Albion _ 9 2 Coldwater _ 3 4 Three Rivers _ 3 2 Hillsdale _ 13 4 Marshall _ 9 1 Coldwater _ 7 2 Coldwater _ 5 q Three Rivers_ 9 8 92 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Jerry Fuller, Jon Schneider, John Washburn, Lanny Harker. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Gary DeVries, Mgr., Rusty Hunt, Mike Patten, Greg Hilton, Tom Hanna, Ray Winter, John Deter, Coach Bond. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: Jim Moodie, Phil Hull, Tom Thaden, Bill Strodel, Dennis Gilbo, Larry Zelt. New Sport Introduced to Sturgis In their first year of competition, our cross country team lost only two matches. They played against Howe Military School, Dowagiac, Elkart, Constantine, and Cold- water. At Coldwater we were the first team to defeat theirs. John Washburn, first place runner and captain of the team, also came in eleventh in the regional meet. Other mem¬ bers of the team competing for second place runner are: Ron Smoker, Denny Gilbo, Larry Zelt, and Lanny Harker. So, in the words of Coach Bond, we can see that our new team had “a very successful year.” 93 R 0W Left to Right: Tom Rosme, Mgr., Steve Eckert, Dave Wegner, Mike Ash, Dave Hecht, Dan Evert, Joe Welty, Vernon VanWhy. SECOND ROW Left to Right: Jim Coy, Mgr, Wayne Keyser, Rick Field, Tom Guinther, Mike Lukomski, Don Corliss, John Gose Tom Dillon Jerry Metzger Rick McElhenie, Mgr. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: Coach McElhaney, Victor Willsey, Denny Gilbo, Jim Royer, John Johnsonbaugh, Dick James, Roy Rider, Coach Grant. Team Wins Twin Valley Conference The Trojan Track team had an outstanding season, under the direction of Coach Grant, last year; they won the Twin Valley Conference with a nine and two record. Several high schools’ records were broken and tied in the eleven track meets of the Twin Valley Conference. Mike Ash battered the 100 yard dash with a 10.0 and also the 220 yard dash with a 22.1. Mike tied the high jump record with a five feet eight inch jump. Dave Wegner beat the Twin Valley and high school pole vault record with a fourteen foot one inch leap, and John Johnsonbaugh threw the shot-put forty-eight feet eleven and one-half inches. The 880 relay was run by the team of Hecht-Welty-Royer-Ash in 1:32.8. The team of Willsey-Eckert-Keyser-Welty broke the mile relay record in the time of 3:38.1. Alike Ash was the leading scorer for the team with 335 and 3.8 points. He also holds the Carner record with 583 and % points. In the State Meet, Sturgis placed 10 th, and Mike Ash placed third in bot h the 100 yard and 220 yard dashes. The team placed fourth in the Regionals and first in the Marshall Relays. Congratulations to the track team for a job well done. TRACK RECORD Sturgis _ - 68 Vs Three Rivers, Niles .40 Sturgis . --71% Coldwater ____ 37 Sturgis ... -58 Three Rivers ____ 50 Sturgis _ _73 Rronson 22%, Centerville __40% Sturgis _ _37 University High -71 Sturgis _ _79 Coldwater _ -30 Sturgis _ _____ 62 Loy Norrix _ __47 Sturgis _73 Albion _ 36 Sturgis ___ 30 Dowagiac _ __79 Sturgis _ __-___6oy 3 Hillsdale 48% Sturgis ... _____ 69y Marshall ___ __39i o 94 Twenty-five girls on a strictly volunteer basis gave up their lunch hour every noon to be a member of a tumbling group, which has been in operation for five consecutive years. Besides having fun practicing variations of hand¬ stands, handsprings, headstands, and rolls; they per¬ formed at half time at some basketball games. It began as a Junior and Senior girls organization, but soon Freshman and Sophomore girls were allowed to join. MRS. CRIPE S.H.S. Girls Enjoy Tumbling 95 Weight training has been an extracurricular activity at Sturgis High School for three years. It is an activity which continues throughout the entire school year, meet¬ ing for an hour after school three times a week. There are approximately twenty to thirty different boys involved in weight training each six weeks period. Some boys con¬ tinue their weight training for more than one six weeks period to perfect their achievements. The members of this activity range from freshmen to seniors. Coach Bond is in charge of weight training. He feels that the main purposes are to achieve physical fitness and co-ordination. Emphasis is placed on the actual weight training of the body and is often placed on one particular part of the body rather than the entire body. Weight training is also successful in preparing the boys for sports later in their high school years. Boys having excellent physical fitness and ability for sports are some¬ times found for the first time in weight training. Weight Training 96 I MR. JACK D. BITTLE Senior Band During the past year, the Sturgis High School Band has received a number of high honors. The first of these was being selected to represent Michigan at the Music Man Marching Festival in Mason City, Iowa on June 19, 1962. Our band spent many hours in preparation for this national contest at which bands from thirty states participated. The contest consisted of a two mile parade and an eight minute field show. For the field show the band played and marched to Pennsylvania 65000, American Patrol, and the immortal St. Louis Blues March which brought standing ovations from the crowds. Coming home tired but happy, our band brought with them the title of sixth place band in the nation. Another honor was being chosen to play for the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor on January 12, 1963. At this the band also did a “superb” job. After playing in Ann Arbor, they viewed the stage production of Camelot at the Fisher Theater in Detroit. As they have for more than the past twenty years, our band again received a first division rating at the district marching contest this year. Other activities our band partici¬ pates in include presenting half-time shows at football games, providing a pep band for pep rallies and basketball games, and marching in various parades. The band members also participated in Band and Orchestra Contests, Solo and Ensemble Contests, All-Stars Band Festival, the Spring Con¬ cert, and the Band Bust. 100 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Larry Parr, Sue Shears, Sharon Hunt, Rita Sheets, Jean Beall, Ruth Laughlin, Judy McElhenie, Stephanie McBride, Vicki Mandigo, Gail Large, Jeannine Stroup, Sherry Fravlick, Nancy Gillespie, Barb Brunson. SECOND ROW: John King, Carol Wittenburg, Carl Brenneman, Bette Stewart, Tom Tricker, Larry Davis, Carol Sherman, Peg Cashour, Brent Shemberger, Priscilla Bixler, Bob Bressler, Betty West, Bill Griffioen, Don Zimmerman, Connie Bercaw, Susan Embler, Sherry Hoover, Karyl Shirley, Susan Hei- chel, Jean Engle, Susan Coye. THIRD ROW: Marsha Knox, Jane Hoyt, Betsy Stage, Sharon Jokela, Lynn Walworth, Steve Gadol, Dave Fry, Don Horton, Dennis Wilson, Ron Robinson, Doug Hill, Linda Jorn, Vernors Sulcs, Doug Myers, Don Horner, Bub Benson, Lanny Harker, Don Gushwa, Nancy Harker, Doug Abbs, Dan Lindman, Don Sherman, Dave Norris, Rich Emery, Jack Luedders, Tom Bowman, Larry Law- son, Bill Foster. FOURTH ROW: Alice Brooks, Dennis Williams, Cheryl Jones, Joan Teadt, Garry Clouse, Mike Norton, Larry Jones, Ken Jacobson, Clifford Gary, Dale McKale, Dave Donihue, Allen Kasdorf, Dick Bittle, Ron Smoker, Jerry Miller, Connie Smoker, Tom Mey¬ ers, Pete Riley, Pam Studeman, Linda VanPelt, Sue Schaeffer, Eddie Parker, Sharon Clark, Alice Townsend, Sue Peckham, John Hiemstra. Absent: Delores Stewart, Lana Fiebelkorn. SEATED, Left to Right: Allen Kasdorf, Rich Emery, Larry Lawson, Don Gushwa. STANDING: Alice Townsend, Joan Teadt, Barbara Brunson, Connie Smoker, Sue Peckham, Jean Engle. LARRY LAWSON 101 m Left: LEFT TO RIGHT: Connie Bercaw, (rear file) Sherry Hoover, Shari Hunt, and Nancy Gilles¬ pie. Right: LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Davis, Dick Bittle, Dave Norris, and Jack Luedders. On to Iowa! 102 First Year for Freshman Band In its first year of being at the Sturgis High School, the Freshman Band consists of twenty seven ninth graders. This band was established to take care of the overflux from the Senior Band, as the band room will only house a ninety piece band com¬ fortably. This overflux was taken from the Fresh¬ man Class. For concerts and contests the Freshman Band combines with the Eighth Grade Band to form the Sturgis Junior Band. In time, a second Sturgis High School Band will grow out of this freshman band. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Dean Williams, Rita Sheets, Colleen Lower, Martha Riley, Larry Bayer, Jody Grismore. SEC¬ OND ROW, Left to Right: Jim Swarts, Kip Yoder, Barb Jor dan, Jane Sheetz, Steve Tolsma, Leonard Southwick, Helen Wal¬ lace, Dianne Fennell, Jim Fisk. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: Joan Robinson, Pam Butz, Warren Green, Alan Weske, Terry Zimmerman, Diane Hotovy, Dan Schoenhauer, Susan Schoettler, Kent Loomis. FOURTH ROW, Left to Right: Ken Jacob¬ son, Cliff Gary, Dave Lunger, Rick Runyan. Missing: Jim Cramer. 103 ■ ■Mm A Cappella Choir Karen Hovda, Lois Peerbolte, Carol Haack. This year’s chorus was again a relatively small group, however, it’s not quantity but fine quality that means the most. This they accomplished under the di¬ rection of Mr. Casner who is in his 13th year as head of the vocal music department. In their new chorus room, they rehearsed the numbers that they sang for the Christmas assembly. This year for the first time the whole group on a volunteer basis helped run a coat check room for home basketball games. After their Christmas concert, in which they were accompanied by Mr. Casner on his harpsicord and some accomplished musicians from Goshen College, they served punch and cookies to guests. This spring the Chorus is planning a chorus day at Albion College. Despite the fact that they are losing some seniors this spring, there are some fine voices in the girls choir that will fill the places next year. FJRST ROW, Left to Right: Rosemary Bradley, Janet Walker, Vicki Galbreath, Charlotte Winter, Pam Avery, Lauri Addison Diane PeTrbolt HIR RnW V ' SE i C ? N ? are ? Spi n e y Cindy Frays Sandy Mecklenburg, Ginny Bosch, Rose Ann Tilford, Lois w ' FOI TH ROW C g n v 7 - Mary Yunker Beth Thomasma, Pat Kurtz, Carol Haack, Connie Smoker, Marcia Wegner, Mike Lon 0 . rOURTH ROW. Gary DeVries, John Deter, Terry Mildenburg, Jack Davis, Ken Murchie, Bill Homlar, Larry Allen, Jim Sidner. 104 Girls’ Chorus MR. CASNER FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Anne Wyer, Barbara Wetmore, Jean Kennedy, Christine van Almen, Lynn Coleman, Joyce Owens, Jane Pilk- enton, Linda Probst. SECOND ROW: Mary Dillivan, Monica Dillivan, JoAnn Houghtaling, Linda Groff, Corinne Berger, Cheryl Pierucki, Susan Gardner, Sharon Jokela. THIRD ROW: Joan Schreiber, Mary Moodie, Andrea Yunker, Carol van Almen, Kristin Krull, Lola Good- paster, Ruth Peerbolte, Jane Freeman, Norma Goodpaster. S EATED, Left to Right: Randy Hopkins, Sue Mall, Sharon Pringle, Tom Guinther, Carol Bothamley, Rick Emery. STANDING: Jean Baker, Sue Peckham, Pat Kurtz, Peggy Felt, Carol Haack, Lynn Chandler, Dee Walker, Joanne Tongiani. Trojan Times For the fifth consecutive year, our school paper, “The Trojan Times,” published a bi-weekly which oc¬ cupied a full page in the Sturgis Daily Journal. The articles in the paper covered a wide range ' of subjects, such as reports on club activities, sports, student of the week, alumni reports, etc. Sharon Pringle was the editor of the paper, and Mr. Turley Tudor was the faculty advisor. The members of the staff are as follows: Sharon Pringle, Editor; Tom Guinther, Asst. Editor; Marsha Heichel, News Editor; Sue Mall, Club Editor; Randy Elopkins, Headline Editor; Carol Bothamley, Feature Editor; Jean Engle and Sue Peckham, Exchange Ed¬ itors; Peggy Felt, Joanne Tongiani, Dee Walker, Sue Cleveland, Sue Mall, Jean Baker, Kaylor Shemberger, Rick Emery, and Thayma Darby, Reporters; Lynn Chadler, Pat Kurtz, and Carol Haack, Typing Editors. 106 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Kendra Mangus, Lynn Large, Kathy Nelson, Brian Turner. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Britton, Gary Rifen- burg, Ann Wyer, Cindy Lawrence, Bill Foster. THIRD ROW: Ruth Peerbolte, Nancy Gillespie, Bill Strodel, Mike Williams. Junior Classical League All Latin II students were eligible to become mem¬ bers of The Junior Classical League, and the meetings took place in classes the first Friday of every month. During these meetings membership pins were or¬ dered, songs were sung, and Latin games were played. Italian records and interesting reports about the Ro¬ man world were also listened to. Information on what was happening in other J.C.L. meetings was relayed to the students by the Presidents of the different classes. In the spring, Latin Day festivities were celebrated by the Latin students of all the classes. Each class elected a President, Vice-President, Sec¬ retary, and a Treasurer to represent them. 4 107 i _ Staff Works FIRST ROW, Left to Right Carol Bothamley, Dee Walker, Lois Peerbolte. Bill Ayres. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Randy Hopkins, Assistant Editors and Staff T ROW, Left to Right: Jane Probst, Pam McElmurry, Judy Carver, Tom Guinther, Rosemary Bradley, Sue Peckham. SEC¬ OND ROW, Left to Right: Janet Walker, Carol Lingg, Pat Kurtz, Carol Haack, Joanne Tongiani. 108 Diligently Production of the 1963 Sturgensian began during the late summer with the selling of ads to local patrons. When school began the staff met to decide the theme, color, and design. After this, production began. Throughout the school year the staff worked hard to meet its four deadlines. At times everything seemed to go wrong, but in the end things worked out for the best. Several new items were added to the yearbook this year. One is the color end sheets of our beautiful new school and another is the academic section. This year’s Sturgensian was edited by Mary Sheldon and advised by Turley B. Tudor, without whose help our yearbook would never have been completed. Other members of the staff were Alice Townsend, assistant editor; Dan Kellay, business man¬ ager, with his secretary, Janet Walker; Randy Hopkins, layout editor; Lois Peerbolte, pic¬ ture editor; Carol Lingg, picture staff; Dee Walker, art editor; Allen Ayres, copy edi¬ tor; Rosemary Bradley, copy staff; Bonnie LaForte, headline editor; Peggy Felt, head¬ line staff; Marty Stutz, sports editor; Carol Bothamley, ad editor; Tom Guinther, Rose¬ mary Bradley, Jane Wagner, Rick Field, Dorothy Littlefield, Thayma Darby, Pam Mc- Elmurry, ad staff; Marsha Heichel, sales manager; Jeanne Engle, Tom Guinther, Sue Peckham, Kaylor Shemberger, sales staff; Carol Haack, Pat Kurtz, Lynn Chandler, Jane Probst, typists. MARY SHELDON TO! Mr. Hugh Tyler, Thayma Darby, Mr. Paul Casault Student Council The students of Sturgis High School are represented in the Student Council by two members from each class, nine through twelve. The elected officers are: President, Thayma Darby; Vice-President, Paul Roe; and Secretary, Barbara Gooden. The members of the Student Council are: Lee Ann Lichty, Barbara Gooden, Darlene Gose, Thayma Darby, Paul Roe, Jim Rom- Leads Assemblies mel, Jeff Schoenherr, and Charles Gustafson. Under the inspiring direction of Mr. Hugh Tyler and Mr. Paul Casault, the Student Council was responsible for the assemblies on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. The Christmas assembly was staged entirely by the students of Sturgis High School. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Lee Ann Licty, Barb Gooden, Darlene Jeff Schoenherr, Charlie Gustafson. Gose, Thayma Darby. SECOND ROW: Paul Roe, Jim Rommel, I President, Randy Hopkins and Advisor, Paul Casault Youth Center Offers Recreational Facilities The Youth Center Council, under the direction of Mr. Paul Casault, offered the Sturgis High students many hours of fun and recreation. The Christmas Formal, “Snowflake Fantasy,” the United Fund Bene¬ fit Dance, and a hay ride were sponsored by the Youth Center Council; they also furnished the records and served the refreshments for the New Year’s Eve Dance. During the year, the Youth Center was open to Senior High students on Tuesdays and Fridays and to the Junior High students on Saturday. During last summer the Youth Center was open for ten weeks and at the end of the season a picnic and swimming party was held at Camp Fort Hill. The officers for the year were Randy Hopkins, Pres¬ ident; Pam McElmurry, Vice-President; Pat Kurtz, Secretary; and Rick Myers, Treasurer. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Bill Pierson, Cheri Anderson, Janet Royer, Tom Vernon, Pam McElmurry, Kathy Schmick, Jim Blain. SECOND ROW: Randy Hopkins, Pat Kurtz, Rick Myers, Nancy LeRoque, Jon Rhodes. L LEFT TO RIGHl . Lois Peerbolte, Mary Sheldon, Carol Bothamley, Randy Hopkins, Dee Walker, Sue Cleveland, and Alice Townsend. Quill and Scroll Quill and Scroll is an international honorary society for high school journalists. It was organized April 10, 1926, by a large group of high school advisors for the purpose of rewarding and encouraging individual achievement in journalism and creative writing. George Gallup, who was the professor of journalism at Drake University, Iowa, was instrumental in its founding. In order to qualify for this society you must be a member of the Sturgensian Staff or Trojan Times Staff. You must be a junior or senior and doing superior work on either of the staff’s mentioned above. You must also be in the upper third of your class in general scholastic standing. This year there are seven members of the Quill and Scroll. These people have done an exceptional job and put in many hours of work. They are: Carol Bothamley Sue Cleveland Randy Hopkins Lois Peerbolte Mary Sheldon Alice Townsend Dee Walker T FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Karen Hovda, Cindy Frays, Julie Tongiani, Julie Messner, Rita Betcke, Candy Schoenherr, Vickie Fraim, Charlotte Winter, Sue Coye, Jane Probst. SECOND ROW: Peggy Cashour, Carol Sherman, Marianne Batten, Judy Somers, Pat Kurtz, Lynn Chandler, Carol Haack, Sandy Mecklenburg, Pam Studeman, Bonnie Gazlay. THIRD ROW: Tom Bowman, John Hiemstra, Roger Tepfer, Tom Lukomski, Doug Myers, Ron Kerchner, Ron Robinson, Bob Howell, Bob Spaniola. Junior Scholastic Recognition List This year forty students out of two hundred and thirty received Scholastic recognition. Scholastic recog¬ nition is the new name that has been given to the Junior Honor Roll. The name was changed because it pertains only to the first semester of the junior year and not to all the years combined. To receive scholastic recogni¬ tion, a student’s semester grades must total a minimum of sixteen points which are awarded on the basis of four points for an A, three points for a B, two points for a C, one point for a D, and none for an E. There¬ fore a student may receive recognition on the quantity of his grades as well as the quality. Sturgis can certainly be proud of the following out¬ standing students: Marianne Batten, Jim Bedford, Rita Betcke, Tom Bowman, Vicky Butz, Peggy Cashour, Lynn Chandler, Dennis Cox, Susan Coye, Margaret Fisher, Vicki Fraim, Cindy Frays, Bonnie Gazlay, Carol Haack, Lawrence Hart, John Hiemstra, Karen Hovda, Robert Howell, Ron Kerchner, John King, Pat Kurtz, Duane Leatherman, Tom Lukomski, Sandy Mecklenburg, Julie Messner, Doug Myers, Jim Persons, Jane Probst, Ron Robinson, Candy Schoenherr, Carol Sherman, Judy Somers, Bob Spaniola, Pam Studeman, Roger Tepfer, Beth Thomasma, Sharon Tobias, Julia Tongiani, Rita Werner, and Charlotte Winter. I I 13 Le Cercle Francois This year the French Clubs are divided into two sections, Mr. Casner’s French I and II Club and Mrs. Ash’s French I Club. A committee of two from each class acts as the head of Mr. Casner’s French Club; the students are: Sandy Blake, Ron Kerchner, Julie Messner, Rosemary Bradley, Jerry Jones, and Rita Werner. The officers of Mrs. Ash’s French Club are Charles Martel, president; Janice Fennell, vice-presi¬ dent; Ginny Wheat, secretary; Brent Shemburger, treasurer; Rita Notestine and Anne Phillips, committee members. Library Club The Library Club under the expert guidance of Mrs. Madelyn Polleys, school librarian, is composed of students who worked in the library during the school year. Each member receives a half credit for working a minimum of three hours a week. This club, unlike many others, is a service club rather than a social club. The duties of the members include keeping the shelves clean, taking care of magazines and books, keeping the card files up to date, and helping the stu¬ dents to find reference material. This year’s officers are: President, Don Horton; Treasurer, Darlene Gose; and Social chairman, Caro¬ lyn Harris. SEATED, Left to Right: Greg Penchoen, Carolyn Harris, Don Horton, Darlene Gose, Terry Jackson. STANDING: Judy Ann Hart, Donna Chapman, Carol Roberts, Sue Carpenter, Linda Harker, Mrs. Polleys, Brenda Brownridge, Audrey Dershem, Cheryl Pierucki, Janet Ferrell, Sally Hawver. The Sturgis FTA Club has been organized for 8 years. It is open to juniors and seniors interested in becoming teachers. Meetings are held monthly at which members hear speakers, discuss the rewards and prob¬ lems of teaching, see movies, or hear speakers. Senior members gain experience by helping classroom teach¬ ers for a six-weeks period during the second semester. The annual record hop was held at Thanksgiving to raise money for the Sturgis Training Center. The group also made gifts for these children at Christmas. In November, during National Education Week, they presented red apples to the teachers in recognition of their services. Eight members attended the area meet¬ ing in November, and delegates were sent to the state FTA meeting at St. Mary’s Lake in March. Officers this year were: Joanne Tongiani, president; Beth Thomasma, vice-president; Pat Kurtz, secretary; Julie Tongiani, treasurer; and Rosemary Bradley, li¬ brarian. Mrs. Mildred Britton and Mr. Louis Lori are the advisors. SEATED, Left to Right: Charlotte Winters, Ginny Bosch, Julie Messner, Julie Tongiani, Mr. Lori, Lauri Addison, Joanne Tongiani, Rosemary Bradley. STANDING: Carol Haack, Marsha Wenger, Beth Thomasma, Marianne Batten, Lynn Chandler, Pat Kurtz, Dou Myers, Craig Schoettler, Peggy Felt, Shirley Seybert, Lois Peerbolte, Sandy Mecklenburg, Pam Felt, Alice Townsend Missing Bonnie Fisher, Jane Wagner, Sharon Tobias, Dee Walker, Phyliss Kroll, Tom Lukomski, Judy Sommers, LoEsa Borkowski Paul Roe. Co-op Students Gain Job Experience The cooperative training program, under the guidance of Paul Casualt, proved a very successful activity this year. The students fulfilled their requirements by attend¬ ing school for at least three hours each day and work¬ ing at their job the same length of time. Students are able to participate in this program after they have reached the second semester of their junior year and are preferably sixteen years of age. A few students are allowed to work at the age of fifteen if the work is of the type which can be used in the program. Examples of the jobs which may be used in cooperative training are office training, saleswork, auto mechanics, or service station attendant. The training of each student is guided and directed by the employer, acting as the instructor. This situation makes it possible for a more successful relationship and understanding to develop between the employer and the student for the benefit of both. The purpose of this program is to provide training for the student in the vocation in which he is interested. Each student receives one unit of credit toward graduation for each successfully completed year of cooperative train¬ ing. Upon completing this program, the student is given a certificate which indicates the type of work which has been accomplished. This program, therefore, proves very beneficial to its participants because of the valuable training it gives them for their future. The students who participated in this voluntary train¬ ing program were: Jean Baker, Lloyd Borkholder, Judy Clark, Don Cor¬ liss, Glenn David, Dave Eagan, Gene Fager, Coral Fry, Larry Gonser, Marjorie Guy, Diane Hack, Linda Heiden- reich, Linda Hetzler, Mary Holliday, Sue Horning, Ken Klopfenstien, Bonnie LaForte, Frances Lock, Jeff Owen, Charles Perrin, Paul Roe, Gary Smith, Jim Smith, Dick Smith, Jane Wagner, John Washburn, Larry Weaver, and Janet Horning. 117 Debate I msm P IR f T ? ' Beft t0 Right: Greg Pen choen, Jody Grismore, Candy Schoenherr, Mr. Zuercher, Ginny Wheat, Jean Broadwell. SECOND KOW: Cindy Frays, Stevie McBride, Tom Thomas, Merry Hunt, Joe Good, Carl Rippey. The debate team, coached by Mr. Zuercher, debated on the issue, “Resolved that the United States should join in forming a common market among nations of the Western Hemisphere.” A great deal of time spent on research and concentration on an effective presentative helped to make it a successful year. They had an over all of thirteen wins and eight losses. Tom Thomas, Candy Schoenherr, Ginny Wheat and Merry Hunt won the District Debate meet for Sturgis. The annual forensics contest, held in the spring, was participated in by twenty-one students. They had five divisions to choose from: Interpretive Reading, Humor¬ ous reading, Extemporaneous speech, Original oratory, and Oratorical declamation, which is open only to Fresh¬ men and Sophomores. Mr. Patterson took the interpre¬ tive reading and humorous reading group and Mr. Zuercher took the other groups. Forensics M s T K ? P eft 9F°rnNn t: Rnw ? om DJU 0 ’ ack Goethals, Mike Norton, Doug Myers, Carl Brenneman, Jane Rogers, Melony Pringl e K Alic Townsend ND R ° W: BJ1 Homiar Bob Bell Ann Neydon, Doug Hill, Jean Kennedy, Lois Peerbolte, Rick Field, Sharon I 18 LEFT TO RIGH T: Pam McElmurry, Dorothy Littlefield, Mike Lukomski, Roy Rider. Have spirit—will yell is the unofficial slogan of the Senior Pep Club. Under the direction of their elected officers, President, Roy Rider; Vice-President, Mike Lukom¬ ski; Treasurer, Dorothy Littlefield; and Social Chairman, Pam McElmurry, this group is responsible for upholding the school spirit. The club sponsored the Mus- twang Dance and sold Trojan stickers to help finance the various projects and ac¬ tivities of the organization. The Pep Club is under the capable supervision of Mr. Myers and Mr. Burmeister. I 19 II MRS. HELEN CRIPE The GAA has had another successful year under the Guidance of Mrs. Helen Cripe. The two-hundred eighty members were given the opportunity to partici¬ pate in several sports with the many new facilities provided in the new school. A new program began this year in which more individual sports were offered. These sports, however, were only offered to juniors and seniors in order to prepare them for participation in sports after high school. Among these were golf, badminton, and archery. The purpose of all these activities was to en¬ courage good sportsmanship and teamwork. The club also sponsored several dances this year. They were the initiation dance, a WOWO record hop, the annual sock hop, and the Sweetheart Swing. I Barb Brunson _ - President Pat Kurtz _ _ - Secretary Lynn Chandler _ - Treasurer Marsha Heichel - - _ Social Chairman Sharon Pringle _ _ Social Chairman Carol Haack _ _ Sports Manager Pat Mundy _ _ Sports Manager Jane Wagner _ _ Point Recorder Karen Hovda _ _ Point Recorder Nancy LeRoque _ Point Recorder Pat Fry _ _ Point Recorder SEATED, Left to Right: Pat Kurtz, Barb Brunson, Lynn Chandler. STANDING: Pat Mundy, Marsha Heichel, Carol Haack, Sharon Pringle, Jane Wagner, Karen Hovda, Nancy LeRoque, Pat Fry. � I Club The 1962-63 Varsity Club consisted of fifty-five mem¬ bers, with Coach Pierce and Coach Maher as the ad¬ visors. Officers of the club were elected as follows: President, Jim Royer; Vice-President, Mike Lukomski; Secretary, Tom Gerow; and Sergeant-at-Arms, Bob Schoenherr. One of the biggest fund-raising activities of the year was the sponsoring of the Harlem Globe Trotter’s Ex¬ FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Paul Augerbright, Larry Zelt, Victor Willsey, Bill Ayres, Tom Rosine, Dan Schmick, Bob Schoenherr, Roy Rider, Rick Field, Wayne Keyser. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Stan Dorn, Tim Eagan, A1 Fry, Jim Royer, Tom Gerow, Marc runker, Mike Lukomski, Ray Winter, Richard Persing, Doug White, John Washburn. hibition; money was also obtained from the sale of programs at the home football games. The club raffled off the football used in the Homecoming game, which was autographed by all the varsity football players. The funds acquired from these activities will be employed in the purchasing of athletic equipment and also for the Varsity Club’s Chicago trip. I 122 r 1, ' mm i m FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Rick VanNest, Allan Benit, Mike Patten, Don Littlefield, Tom Gerow, Tom Rosine, Dan Schmick, Bob Schoenherr, Roy Rider, Wayne Keyser, Mike Lukomski. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Gil Hudson, Mike Smoker, Tim Eagan, A1 Fry, Jim Royer, Jim Miller, Rick Field, John Washburn, Rusty Hunt, Jim Rommel, Tom Lukomski. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Marc Yunker, John Johnsonbaugh, Keith Thomas, Rick Meyers, Allen Ayres, Ron Smoker, Bob Flock, Charles Gustafson, Tom Dillon, Ron Kerchner, Jack Goethals. SECOND ROW, Left to Right Brent Hays, Doug White, Richard Persing, Paul Miller, Mike Bordener, Denny Gilbo, Stan Dorn, Larry Zelt, Paul Augerbright, Jim Coy, Victor Willsey, Raymond Winter. 123 LEFT TO RIGHT: Julie Tongiani, Thayma Darby, Dorothy Littlefield, Barbara Gooden, Sue Homing, Laurie Addison, Linda Hetzler. Cheerleaders Boost The varsity cheerleaders for this year were Linda Hetzler, captain; Dorothy Littlefield, co-captain; Thay¬ ma Darby, secretary-treasurer; Julie Tongiani, Barb Gooden, Sue Horning, and Laurie Addison, alternate. The pep and cheering of the cheerleaders really en¬ thused the whole student body and encouraged more school spirit. Among the activities of the cheerleaders were attend¬ ing a cheerleading clinic at which they learned many new cheers. They also participated and sponsored snake dances, pep rallies, and several dances. A new dance, the Sweatshirt Sock Hop, was sponsored February 2. The reserve cheerleaders, with new black and white uniforms, provided pep at the reserve games. The reserve cheerleaders were Marty Emch, captain; Mary McCar¬ thy, co-captain; Judy Rice ; Becky Hudson, Sue Reed, Judy Cook, and Linda Werner, alternate. 124 School Spirit LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary McCarthy, Judy Rice, Marty Emch, Becky Hudson, Linda Werner, Sue Reed, Judy Cook. 125 i H Hi Junior Class Play “The Barretts of Wimpole Street,” a three act comedy by Rudolf Besier, was presented by the Junior Class of 1962 on April 13th and 14th at the Sturges-Young Auditorium. Under the direction of Mr. Larry Patterson, Mr. Elmer Craig, technical director, and Dee Walker, student direc¬ tor, the play was a smashing hit. The scene of the play was the bed-sitting-room of Eliz¬ abeth Barrett of 50 Wimpole Street, in London, in 1845. Elizabeth was an invalid and because of her condition was confined to her home. Because of Mr. Barrett’s over¬ whelming love for Elizabeth, he didn’t want her to get married. Robert Browning, a poet, visited Elizabeth one day and a love affair began. Having overcome many ob- staoles, Robert and Elizabeth finally eloped, leaving Mr. Barrett upset and brokenhearted. CAST Dr. Chambers _ Elizabeth Barrett _ Wilson _ Henrietta Barrett _ Arabel Barrett _ Octavius Barrett _ Septimus Barrett _ Alfred Barrett _ Charles Barrett _ Henry Barrett _ George Barrett _ Edward Barrett _ Bella Hedley _ Henry Bevan _ Robert Browning _ Dr. Ford-Waterlow _ Captain Surtees Cook _ _ Rick Field — Barbara Brunson - Jean Baker Linda Heidenreich — Bonnie La Forte Sharon Pringle _ Pat Van Meter Carol Bothamley - Roy Rider Paul Roe - Tom Guinther John Ott - Doug Myers Kaylor Shemberger - David Eagen - Don Frost -Martin Stutz - Linda Hetzler Sandy Blackburn — Randy Hopkins — Bob Schoenherr - Tom Rosine - Ray Winter Senior Class Play CAST “The Family Nobody Wanted” was presented by the Senior Class of 1963 on November 9th and 10th, 1962 at the Sturges-Young Auditorium. This play is a three act comedy written by Helen Doss. The play proceeded smoothly under the direction of Mr. Larry Patterson, Mr. Elmer Craig, the technical di¬ rector, and Mary Sheldon and Dorothy Littlefield, Student Directors. Various committees also contributed to the success of the play. This presentation was excellently portrayed and will always be remembered as a heart¬ warming comedy. Friday’s cast listed first. Donny _ Dianne _ Mrs. Doss _ Alex _ Rev. Doss _ Laura _ Rita _ Miss Reilly _ Timmy _ Bill Thomas .... Nan Johnson ... Mrs. Allen _ Mrs. Hardy .... Mrs. Parkinson Mr. Johnson .. Mrs. Johnson ... Ted _ _ Bob Schoenherr _ Coral Fry . Bonnie LaForte Barbara Brunson _ Roy Rider Randy Hopkins _ Rick Field Marty Stutz _ Phyliss Kroll _ Linda Hetzler Sandy Blackburn Linda Heidenreich Jean Baker Ray Winter Kaylor Shemberger _ Ted Wright _ Dee Walker .... Alice Townsend Carol Bothamley _ Sharon Pringle Virginia Laws _ Don Frost John Ott _ Judy Carver Peggy Felt _ Alan Fry Dan Schmick 127 Play Quotes “But what they mean— they mean they’re engaged! ” “You snitcher, Alex.” “I think Captain Surtees Cook is quite fwightfully thwilling. The way he looks at you, dear—and looks, and looks, and looks.” 128 f A Victorious Homecoming The Senior Class, Varsity Club, Cheerleaders, and the Youth Center were the co-sponsors of the eighth annual homecoming festivities. The pre-game cere¬ monies were highlighted by the Trojan victory over Three Rivers by a score of 13-6. Dorothy Littlefield, elected by the Senior Class, reigned as queen of the homecoming activities. Linda Hetzler, Peggy Felt, Pam McElmurry, and Thayma Darby served on her court. The queen and her court rode onto the football field in three convertibles. Their escorts were as follows: Allen Ayers, Paul Roe, Doug Myers, Tom Guinther, Marc Yunker, and Roy Rider. The cars passed through the rows of the Sturgis Marching Band and halted in front of the grandstand. Rick Field, president of the class, crowned Dorothy with a rhinestone tiara. After the game, Dorothy and her court reigned at the Homecoming Dance. At the cafetorium of the new high school, Bobby Wear’s orchestra furnished the music to dance by, and punch and cookies were served. 1 Junior Prom An arbor of colorful roses and variegated canopies of a French Cafe were part of the many assorted dec¬ orations of the 1962 Junior Prom, “Evening in Paris.” A flower cart and water fountains, surrounded by a white fence, created a romantic mood. The evening’s festivities were highlighted by the crowning of Queen Bonnie La Forte by Rick Field, the president of the Junior Class. Serving on the Queen’s Court were Peggy Felt, Linda Hetzler, Thayma Darby, Carol Bothamley, Dee Walker, and Dorothy Littlefield. Bobby Wear’s Orchestra provided enchanting music for the memorable occasion. Refreshments of cookies, punch, and candy were served by waitresses dressed in French cos tume. r 1 NILES STUDIO I Portrait and Commercial Photography AT STUDIO OR LOCATION STURGIS, MICHIGAN PHONE OL 1-2980 117 S. FOURTH ST. _ IL - • - f 132 Ill iiii ' Nnnrt... minnn ; SilUfc MOWRY ' S FLOWERS For the Finest in Corsages and Special Occasion Flowers 901 East Chicago Road — STURGIS, MICHIGAN — Telephone OL 1-6560 A Subsidiary of TRANSOGRAM COMPANY, INC. Executive and Sales Offices 200 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK Congratulations—Class of 1963 CREDIT BUREAU ll|l 2 S. Nottawa St. STURGIS DICK BENNETT, Owner Your credit record will be your most valuable possession. Always keep your word and pay on time. GOOD LUCK NICE GOING 133 DIETZ CLEANERS Compliments of STURGIS SPORTING GOODS M-78 STURGIS OL 1-7530 BANDHOLTZ PAINT MFG. CO. Paints—Enamels Wallpaper and Varnishes—Lacquers Unpainted Furniture 106 S. Pleasant Ave. STURGIS MICHIGAN STARLITE DRIVE-IN 1401 E. Chicago Road STURGIS, MICHIGAN 134 BIXLER ' S REAL ESTATE DANIELS For Fine Jewelry Teenage Accounts Welcome! Compliments of CASTLE KWIK SERVE 135 KENDRICK STATIONERS Compliments of KEISTER WALGREEN DRUG STORE Sturgis ' s Only Complete Self-Service Drug Store PRESCRIPTION SPECIALIST COMPLETE PHOTO DEPARTMENT 24-Hour Photo Finishing COMPLETE FOUNTAIN AND LUNCHEONETTE SERVICE Purchase ALL Your Drug Needs From Walgreen and Save MOLTER ' S SHELL SERVICE Congratulations to ALL members of the CLASS of ' 63 The Future Citizens of America THE CITIZENS STATE BANK 137 1 Quality Furniture at Moderate Prices . . . See BIGELOW FURNITURE STORE The Oldest Furniture Store in Sturgis MAPLECREST PLAZA Home of Values Heats General Mobile Home Furnace Refrigeration Tubing BROWN-LINE BELTS 310 Prairie Ave. STURGIS, MICHIGAN PHONE OL 1-5431 Compliments of THE WOOD MOTEL 606 W. Chicago Road STURGIS, MICHIGAN PHONE OL 1-2391 _ r BUCKNELL HARDWARE COMPANY Hardware Giftware Paints Wallpaper 119 West Chicago Road PHONE: OL 1-5606 PORTER 1 |_ i iUT RATE— Stoic � criptions IN BUSINESS FOR YOUR HEALTH LAURA LEWIS HAT SHOP 223 W. Chicago St., Sturgis, Michigan Latest Styles in Hats and Accessories for All Ages. Congratulations to Class of 1963 J. C. PENNEY CO. 139 Gifts for All Occasions ACE HARDWARE Open Evenings MAPLECREST SHOPPING PLAZA Always Plenty of Free Parking PARTY STORE 101 East Chicago Road STURGIS, MICHIGAN DIAL 651-6155 Party Snaclcs Tobaccos Mixes Film Glassware Gourmet Foods Bar Accessories MEMORIALS OLiver 1-7240 CEMETERY MEMORIALS PATTEN MONUMENTS CO. R. R. No. 3, N. Nottawa STURGIS, MICHIGAN OL 1-2575 FULLER ' S PAINT WALLPAPER CO. Smith-Alsop Paints, Varnishes Imperial Washable Wallpaper Handicraft .and Art Supplies 109 E. Chicago Sturgis, Michigan 140 THE BRUBAKER PRINTING COMPANY Serving the Printing Needs of This Area Since 1945 PHONE 651-2378 419 South Jefferson Street Sturgis, Michigan FORMED TUBES, INC. Fine Quality Styles for Young Women of All Ages. HIRSCH ' S I I I W. Chicago Rd., Sturgis 141 TRIBBETTS The House of Qualify Where You Find Nationally Advertised Brands 118 W. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, Mich. WEAVER LINGG-Your |0i Dealer McCormick Farm Equipment International Trucks Good Equipment Makes a Good Farmer Better 651-3274 FREELAND HARDWARE KEN FREELAND and BOB BELLAIRS THANKS A LOT—. Rmmesa— we TREAT VOiJR CAR LIKE IT ms our own Personalized SERVICE Miller Bros. Standard Service Gas, Lubrication, Wash Tires and Batteries Phone OL 1-5112 EDNA ' S DRAPERY SHOPPE Makers of Fine Draperies BEN L. PERSING Owner 114 N. Prospect Street STURGIS, MICHIGAN Complete Selection of Musical Accessories RECORDS LP AND 45 TOP HITS Everett Pianos Magnavox TV and Hi-Fi Lowery Organs COMPLETE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STURGIS, MICHIGAN 305 East Chicago Road OL 1-2040 143 AUTO and 3 1 UISA3IJ TWINDOW WINDOW GLASS COMPANY GLASS GLASS Pittsburgh Paints STORM MIRRORS WINDOWS 119 N. Nottawa St. PHONE: OL 1-2655 P.O. Box 284 STURGIS, MICHIGAN FURNISS FORD, INC Your Friendly Ford Dealer Phone OL 1-7280 HOME PLATING CO., INC. Copper, Nickel, Chrome, and Hot Tin—Lead Plating Buffing—Polishing Zinc Die Casting Cadmium Plate 409 Albert Ave. STURGIS, MICHIGAN 144 FOGLESONG FUNERAL HOME, INC. HAROLD PRINCE, JERRY GUILDING, ROBERT HACKMAN Directors Serving Our Area for Over 46 Years DOUGLAS MENS WEAR Just Good Clothing AMERICAN LAUNDERS CLEANERS 304 N. NOTTAWA 145 TOOMAN BARBER SHOP Phone: OL 1-8393 GIVE US A CALL MAYER ' S ART GIFT SHOP For the Finest in Gifts Cards—Dinnerware Glassware Picture Framing 206 W. CHICAGO YOU’LL ALWAYS FIND THE NEWEST STYLES AT ELAINE ' S Dresses Czlctines Coats 210 W. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, Mich.—Phone OL 1-3535 Exclusive but not Expensive Suits Sportswear HUNTLEY-VAN BUREN CO. Manufacturers of STURGIS EXECUTIVE AND SECRETARIAL CHAIRS Sold Through Dealers in All States 146 There is nothing just as good as General Electric The Best for You in Appliances W. A. GULLEN APPLIANCES 100 W. CHICAGO RD. GROVER L. WATKINS, Prescription Pharmacist Prescription Specialist for Over 39 Years 120 WEST CHICAGO STREET STURGIS, MICHIGAN EMERSON CLEANERS Your Professional Dry Cleaner 301 E. CHICAGO RD. 147 BISEL ' S 5c TO $1.00 STORE Sturgis, Colon and Jonesville WALL ' S QUALITY MEAT PRODUCTS Inspection for Your Protection WALL PACKING COMPANY STURGIS, MICHIGAN Well Be Seeing You at the FAMILY BARBER SHOP 148 BUSINESS F 0 R M S , I N C. MANUFACTURERS co vrmoi s £ o vpj me capbonforms -bases poops- aueogpapp c peg seep forms Telephone: Area Code 616, 651-2301 • Teletype: 651-8110 P.0. BOX 31 • STURGIS MICHIGAN Congratulations on your graduation from high school. Your education is of vital importance to your advancement in any endeavor you may undertake. We sincerely rec¬ ommend you continue to use the edu¬ cational facilities offered to all high school graduates. 149 Compliments of . . . STONE BAIT HOUSE 305 North Nottawa Live Bait—Fishing Supplies Gear for Every Sport Boats—Motors—Trailers OPEN EVERY NIGHT TILL 10 HAGERMAN REAL ESTATE 106 E. Chicago Road FOR SALE New Lots Close to Your New School Division of Glabman Brothers, Inc. 900 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago 8, Illinois Phone HA 1-1040 Factory: 303 St. Joseph Street Sturgis, Michigan Phones: OL 1-2396 OL 1-2397 SAVERY, BOGASCH, PUKSZTA, INC. Tlr«$ton Dealer Store 130 West Chicago Road :: Sturgis, Michigan PHONE: OL 1-5395 Philco TV and Appliances All Types of Passenger, Truck, and Tractor Tires 150 LOREN FELT Automobiles for Sale, Lease, or Rent Congratulations to the 1963 Graduating Class To a Good Sport for Life SPORTSARAMA 117 W. CHICAGO ROAD FLORENCE BEAUTY SHOP FLORENCE B. HAGEN 125 South Fourth Street PHONE: OL 1-3345 151 Congratulations Class of 1963 STURGIS FOUNDRY CORP. Quality Gray Iron Castings STURGIS, MICHIGAN WILLER ' S SHOE STORE THE ELECTRIC SHOP Frigidaire Appliances HOOVER Sweepers and Floor Polishers RCA VICTOR Televisions and Radios 103 E. Chicago Rd. Phone OL 1-2425 152 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1963 F. A. BREBNER AGENCY STURGIS CARTONS, INC. 305 West South Street STURGIS, MICHIGAN Phone OL 1-2365 Creators and Designers of Distinctive Cartons THE GRAV-I-FLO CORPORATION OL 1-5467 400 Norwood Ave. STURGIS, MICH. 153 THOMAS JEWELERS Hamilton, Gruen, Elgin, and Bulova Watches KEEPSAKE Diamonds Easy Terms Congratulations to the Class of ' 63 KING MILLIMAN BARBER SHOP Your Personal Appearance is Your Best Asset. J M PURE OIL SERVICE 6 Minute Car Wash Minor Car Repairs Be SURE With PURE Congratulations to the Class of ’63 STURGIS TOOL AND DIE COMPANY STURGIS, MICHIGAN 154 De RAND Custom Kitchens STURGIS BOWL MEYERS SERVICE STATION THE STURGIS PLANTING AND MFG. CO. 155 BEST WISHES to 1963 Graduates From SUTTON TOOL CO. STURGIS, MICHIGAN JACK ROYETON Chevrolet and Cadillac Phone 651-5403 413 W. Chicago Road Our Only Business Is Selling Real Estate and Insurance BLANCHARD REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE 156 ' YOUR SECURITY IS OUR FUTURE! FIRST NATIONAL BANK STURGIS, MICHIGAN Where Your Future Is Made Secure! 157 LEE SALO MEN ' S WEAR Maple Crest Plaza 1509 East Chicago Road STURGIS, MICHIGAN OPEN EVENINGS OL 1-2482 BOBBIE BROOKS fashions bring out the best in you. Whether it ' s Date-time, Play-time, you ' ll find that special costume in BOBBIE BROOKS selections at SEGER ' S LEO ' S JEWELRY 207 W. CHICAGO 158 MONTGOMERY WARD CO. Where All America Shops and Saves 300 W. Chicago St. OL 1-541 I STURGIS, MICHIGAN STURGIS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 107 East Chicago Street Where you save DOES make a difference CURRENT RATE 3 2 ANNUALLY Member of Federal Home Loan Bank System All Accounts Insured Safe up to $10,000 by Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp. WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE DALE BISHOP, Owner The Family Store Phone OL 1-2788 101 NORTH MONROE STREET 159 Bil THEISMANN ' S Culligan Soft Water Service ' Seen most often where there ' s water to soften. w s R 1230 on Your A.M. Dial 103.1 on Your F.M. -Dial For Record Hops, Including D. J., Records and Equipment, Call OL 1-2383 Ott KUm 307 E. Chicago PHONE: OL 1-2361 of Sturgis 60 FREEMAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY STURGIS, MICHIGAN Compliments to Graduating Class of 1963 900 West Chicago Road — Sturgis, Michigan Post Office Box 230 161 HEDWIG S. KRUMM Women ' s Apparel and Accessories 122 W. Chicago Phone OL 1-7295 RAY HODGSON Lincoln Continental—Mercury—Rambler Comet STURGIS, MICHIGAN Compliments of THE GATEWAY SHOPPER BYRON A. TURNER—Publisher 609 S. Lakeview Avenue OL 1-2944 162 Shoes for Rio ' X fea +he Fami| y WILSON ' S FAMILY SHOE STORE STURGIS, MICHIGAN 113 W. Chicago DAVID ' S DAIRY BAR We Specialize in Corsages and Weddings Where Distinctive Floral Arrangements Originate 506-510 SOUTH NOTTAWA STREET Phone OL 1-5676 163 IT ! STURGIS LUMBER SUPPLY CO. Where Lumber is Sold With a Smile. 304 N. Jefferson St. OL 1-3267 TED PLOCK BUICK OLD ' S CO. MARA SWEET SHOP Home of FINE CANDIES — Kitchen Fresh Complete Fountain Service 164 I Congratulations to the Class of 1963 STURGIS JOURNAL Compliments of STURGIS MOTOR COURT Air Conditioned Free T.V. Telephones 3 Miles North of Indiana Toll Road East City Limits on U.S. 112 STURGIS, MICHIGAN MR. AND MRS. ROGER MALONE OLiver 1-6500 Compliments of A. W. ROOT BEER STAND 165 5) nn A STURGIS MICHIGAN TELEPHONE OLIVER 1-3201 SPECIALISTS IN FINE OFFICE SEATING The new Sturgis High School is equip¬ ped with 659 Harter chairs. The total includes 551 all-purpose stacking chairs plus 108 conventional chairs for ad¬ ministrative offices, business class¬ rooms, and teaching stations. 166 J p MARINE CO., INC. M-78 North STURGIS, MICHIGAN PHONE 651-2105 CENTRAL MEAT MARKET 404 E. Chicago Road Home of U.S. Choice Meats Compliments of FISHER ' S BAKERY — i 1 55 Complete Line of SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES STURGIS OFFICE SUPPLY 128 W. Chicago Rd. Phone 651-5593 STURGIS, MICHIGAN 167 FREELAND AND SONS A. W. AYRES INS. AGENCY 208 W. Chicago Rd.—Sturgis, Michigan PHONE OL 1-2389 Automobile and General Casualty Insurance Fire and Allied Lines SIGRIST FURNITURE 168 CITIZENS LUMBER COAL CO. WALTERS STURGIS AGENCY REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 115 E. Chicago Rd. STURGIS, MICHIGAN Congratulations Class of 1963 MAC ' S WORLD OF FLOOR COVERING 169 CITY DAIRY KEESLAR EMERSON, INC. The Best in Home Appliances and Television STURGIS, MICHIGAN SERVICE DEPT. 208 N. Prospect Phone OL 1-5418 Record Room LP ' s and 45 ' s Albums and Accessories SALES DEPT. 208 N. Prospect Phone OL 1-5417 HUNT ' S SHOE STORE Prescription Fitting ARNOLD EVERT DON EVERT ARNOLD DON ' S GARAGE General Automotive Repairing OLiver 1-7644 113 North St. STURGIS, MICHIGAN 170 STURGIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Congratulations and Best Wishes for Happiness and Good Fortune in Your Chosen Careers MEDICAL STAFF OF THE STURGIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 171 Compliments of BEEBE DRY CLEANERS Complete Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service FROHRIEP BROS. East Chicago Rd., Sturgis, Mich. Wholesale Distributors of Plumbing and Heating Supplies STURGIS SUPPLY COMPANY ALLIED TEXTILES CO. Complete Decorating Service 113 E. Chicago Rd. JOSEPH D. BEALL STURGIS, MICHIGAN 172 Open 6 days—7:30 a.m. ' til 6 p.m. Cleaning Every Day ' til 3 p.m. Shirt Service ONE HOUR MARTINIZING I HOUR service at NO EXTRA charge Phone OL 1-3711 Located 114 N. Centerville Next to the Citizens Drive In Bank •S383ST L M “4 . ' • ' M % 0 M The ANX is the place to eat where old friends meet. ANX 600 West Chicago STURGIS, MICHIGAN EIGHT CUSTOM BLENDED GASOLINES KELLY TIRES WILKE LITTMAN SUNOCO SERVICE 401 W. Chicago Rd. STURGIS OL 1-9833 173 Compliments of GARDEN CITY Maplecrest Plaza STURGIS, MICHIGAN M R DIETETIC LABORATORIES, INC. Manufacturers of Milk Products STURGIS, MICHIGAN Congratulations, Class of ' 63 BERTIE LOU NELSON INSURANCE AGENCY Your Protection Is My Business 204 £. 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