Tekonsha High School - Indian Yearbook (Tekonsha, MI)

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UNIOR GLASS HISTOR Y :hhh - On the first day of school in 1951 thirty-three Freshmen marched into the High Room of the little Red School House, and deposited their possessions in the three rows of sorts on the South side. All of them were green; the country and town students hardly knew one another; but the town students did have the advantage of knowing how to get to the classrooms. The first business of any importance was the election of officers. We were placed under the guardianship of Mr. Martinson, and elected the following officers: President—Bert Shedd Vice-President—Ned Martinson Secretary—Martha Yost Treasurer—Irma Shumway The main party of the year was the Freshman-Sophomore parjfy, given to us by those who now call themselves Worthy and Dignified Seniors. The party was given at Hallowe'en tine so naturally the Gymnasium was decorated with pumpkins, corn stalks, and everything else pertaining to Hallowe'en The initiation took place in a darkened area where we walked on marbles, fell off benches, stepped in water, kissed a dish of flour, etc. However, everyone survivdd ishis, and later in the evening bobbed ®or apples, learned their fates, ate friedcakes, and drrnlc cider. What fun I During our Freshman year, we planned p skating p-rty which was to be held at Hodunk. But, woe to us, the night of the party we found that mistakes had been made in the planning, and that we could not use the Hodunk Hall that night. Did that discourage us? Well, I should say not. Instead, we packed ourselves into the cars, went to a Marshall skating rink, and had a better time than we would have had at Hodunk. The other party of the year was held at Yoenrn Hell. It wasntt as much of a success as the other two parties, but those who were there had lots to eat, anyway. Two other parties of that year to which each member was especially invited was a farewell party for Ruth Coldren afi Eleanor Hoag's, and a picnic at Bessie Vincent's on Vincent Lake. When school began in 1952, only 29 Sophomores appeared. They nay have had good re- sons for not coming back, but anyway they have missed a lot of fun. Again under the supervision of Mr. Martinson we elected the following Sophomore class officers: President—Ned Martinson Secretary—Rex Rainey Vice-President—Gerald Baker Treasurer—Forest Branch

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ATS LEE TIC BOARD ACTIVITIES • During the first port of our present school year we vote'1 In n general essenhly to forn cn Athletic Control Poord. It wr.s composed of 12 directors, ench class represented by three. A constitution was drawn up composed - s a Preamble, stating the purpose of the organization and a section of rules governing It, As a body, Its purpose Is to advance athletics In our school and to provide for financial matters concerning athletics. As a means to secure funds for our sports, one benefit dance and two benefit card parties were held, each benefit being very well attended. Everyone feels that the Board is very essential to sport activities and hope that iw well be prevalent in years that follow, MBM3ERS OF BOARD Kenneth Garrett.....President of High School Athletic Association. 3ud Randall Irma Shunway--Treaaurer Mac Long Katherine Craven---Chairnan Laura Hill Ned Martinson Erma Green Elon Eldred Lewis McElhenie Harriette Koons Dorothy Rice Dorttha VandyBogurt ---IN APPRECIATION----- . Senior Clsss wish in this section to take the liberty of tbe ®ntire student body in expressing their thanks to +I f «Wa3TJ'ClCi Martinson and Mr. Stroud, In particular, for f nt and coura8eous efforts in promoting rnd coaching our weretil'll Cftn and ht'3 be®n realized thSt their positions vere not all sunshine and we wish then to feel that their services were very much appreciated. '■■if S A S i ... . ' ' -X '■ i L . f • 7- - V o V ' ' ( , . -The Senior Class 135 i ■ ’ H. jt. y s 1 v . ■ • ✓ (,' 'iktr • -v

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„ . ■ u »ts our t’xrn to give the Freshman-Sophomore party. After serving then to a banquet supner, we initiated them in u manner similar to the wny we were initiated with the addition of many humun(?) bones and more scares. Again we ehose a skating party for one of our parties. This time we journeyed to the Rainbow Gardens at Goguac Lake, Battle Creek, and I'm sure that everyone hrd a splendid tine. The third party of the ye r w s the cheapest, but did we have fual It was in the form of a picnic at Goguac Lake, and was held the afternoon before the lri3t of the Semester Exams. The weather was hot, and nearly everyone enjoyed a swim. During our Sophomore year, the class had two candy sales, netting around $5.00. Here we ire, possdssing the name of Juniors, with only one more year, and we will be graduates. But let’s forget that and discuss our Junior year. The election of Junior class officers resulted thus: President--Irnn Shumway Vice-President--Hed Martinson Secretary—Bert Shedd Treasurer—Harold tlcCrndless Did you ask if the Juniors enjoy ski ting parties? They certainly do and the statement needs no more proof thin the fact that they had another one in their Junior year. This tine the twenty-seven members of the class went to the Recreation Hell in Battle Creek. (If you want to know where the best skating rink is ask a .Junior. He knows from experience) The magnitude of the rink made skating more |un than ever. It seems to me that Sophomores and Juniors always get the worst of the bargain for each year, they have to entertain a class. Does it take money? We realized that it did, so had a Benefit Dance nt Yoena.n Hall. We engaged a good orchastn from Three Rivers, served refreshments, and added about $11.50 to the treasury. But still we didn't have enough money so we sponsored c. Benefit Card party at the hone of our class advisor, i.ir. Martinson. This gave us a neat little sun so we started panning a party for the Seniors. What kind of a party shall we give them? Finally the class decided upon a Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet which was held at the Lyon Lake Country Club, June 1. The Senior's class colors, green and white, were used in table decorations, nut cups and prograns, which made a very pleasing effect. The banquet dinner was served at 7:00 and was followed by a short program. Then----- strike up the band I Ray Wilder's 5”Piece orchestra of Three Rivers performed their duty very well, and I'm sure that everyone enjoyed the entire party.