Union High School - Aurora Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Plays Add Sparkle to Years' Events He-men of the back stage, left to right, are VanderLaan, Vorel, Smith. These dramatic artists of I Re- member Mama are, left to right: Hoffman, Joustra, Merritt, Slanger, Sagryn, Veldman, Smith, DeBoer. For the first time in many years, Union High School presented on March 17-18 an all-school play entitled, Letters to Lucerne, one of the year's greatest school productions. Phyllis Nyberg, Jack Roh, Elaine Hoff- man, Violet Phiscator, and Delores Wilkins played the leading roles. I Remember Mama was the title of this year's senior play, a most difficult stage drama. In the role of Mama, Evelyn Merritt sincerely touched the hearts of a sympathetic audience, while Uncle Chris, Eddie Stabingus, and Papa, Bill Slanger, cleverly added the humorous touch. A play is much more than just a cast as was realized by the stage crews who had the job of building scenery, securing costumes and making props. As the curtain came down on two sparkling plays, the year '49 will long be remembered for its dramatic achievements. These artful actresses in Letters to Lucerne are, left to right: Veldman, Shore, Phiscator, Hoiman, Wilkins.

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Frollies Zoom to Successful Climax These eye-appealing beauties are, left to right: Gold, Cooley, Blink, Dressler, Gingrich, Joyce Van Daalen, Haadsma, Joustra, Nyberg, Zeenstra, Jackie Van Daalen, Wol- ford, Duiven, Wright, Bendokaitis, Davidowski. Stepping lively are, left to right: Petrovich, Bellgraph, Van Portfleet, Hartwich, Heslinga, Mayers, Gese- ner. Heetderks, Rose, Simpson, Cole- man, Amante, Slenker, Lauman, VVolosecki. One, two, three, step, were the rhythmic words of Arlene Berry as she skillfully instructed this year's junior and senior Frolliettes. Assisting her were the energetic Esther Gigowski and Rita Nielson. Heading theevening of laughter were Gordon VVol- ters and Jack Roh, well-qualified M.C.'s. Spasms of laughter from the audience testified to the humorous appeal of these beauteous boys who came forth in grass skirts to present a hilarious impersona- tion of Hawaiian dancers. Adding to the gaiety of the event was the skit, Bath- ing Beautiesf' ravishingly portrayed by Mr. Early and Mr. Reynders of the faculty. Bob Mc Divitt and Elaine Antvelink directed 'AThe Frollies under the sponsorship of the Community Council and Senior Class. With television as the theme, The Frollies of '49 went successfully through its twelfth successive year. These exotic Hawaiian dancers are, left to right: Eldred, Van Gilst, Wegenka, Czurak, La Brenz, Proctor, Morlock, Timmerman, Smith, Belke, Janes, Simpson, Orcutt.

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The Beat of Soft Dreamy Music Plus Oh, we'll take very good care of them, say De- nomie and Kalawart, as Belke, Versluis and Ver Howe, lured on by the sweet melodies coming from the band in the gym, leave their coats to join the starry-eyed couples dancing to the theme of the Sweetheart Swirl. This dance was sponsored by the Senior Class. Isn't is romantic? Mc Kelvey, Williams, Morlock, and Peterson dance dreamily to the soft music of the Snow Flake Flutter sponsored by the Athletic Council. This affair was typical of the several dances and after- school activities which brightened up the year of school grind for all fun-loving Unionites. Dancing is a strenuous exercise! Those words were spoken by Walsma, as he handed his money over to the eager salesman Carpenter, after ordering the customary thirst-quenching beverage, the coke. Wait- ing for their turn are Ashby, R. Heiman, and Y. Heiman. This dance was the Christmas dance, The Jingle Bell Jump, sponsored by the Junior Class. The king and queen of all the Morons were chosen at the Horizon Club-sponsored dance, the Morons' Mingle. This was a hard-times dance and all the stu- dents came dressed in jeans and sloppy shirts. Those who were attired in the most outlandish fashion were awarded prizes. The lucky winners of the grand title were Mc Gillicuddy and Bricher. I