University High School - Nunc Dimittis Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Virginia Ann Sadacca Ginger’s subtle wit and common sense have made her an outstanding mem- ber of the class. Her artistic talents have been put to good use as Art. Editor of Nunc Dimittis. Proof of her artistry can be found on many pages of this book. Ingrid Scharenberg Inkie could always pro- duce a story that would put us in gales of laugh- ter. Few will forget her side-splitting portrayal of the boisterous English girl in Our Hearts Were Young And Gay. Ingrid was also in the Choir, the junior play, anda Stage Crew member for two years. Judith Diane Olney When we Saw a basket- ball or a baseball bat around, we knew Judy wasn’t far away. She proved her athletic ability as Captain of the girls’ Basketball Team. She was a member of the G.A.A., Student Guides, and was At- tendance Clerk for the Choir. Hugh Latimer Smith Hugh’s talents lie in every field. He was Vice- president of the Student Council and received the honor of being “Principal for a Day.” His acting ability won him leads in the class plays, and in his first year of Choir he had a lead in the operetta. He was the Literary Editor of this annual. Mary Augusta Plumer Although Japan claimed Gussie for her junior year, she returned to take up the reins as President of her homeroom, and has been an invaluable cheerleader, an active member of the Choir, Thespians, and athletic teams. She was an important member of the annual staff. Her vita! personality has made her everyone’s favorite. Barbara Jean Salisbury Barbara displayed her dramatic talent on many occasions. She was ac- tive in the Thespians, was in both the junior and sen- ior plays, and was in all of the Christmas plays. To quote a well-known poet, “She made a sun- shine in a shady place.” John Conrad Schindler John was constantly astounding us with his emissions of polysyllabic profundity. He was on the Student Council and Broadcaster staff and also was an invaluable half- miler on the track team. Marilyn Dale Smith Dale gave free rein to her journalistic talents as Assistant Editor of the Broadcaster. She also served as Vice-president of the Student Guides, and was a member of the Sen- ior Trip Committee and the Choir. Dale played the part of Mrs. Shlutzhammer in the junior play.

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Richard Lee Marsh Some people are Said to have one-track minds, but “Daddy” just has a track mind, his principal athletic passion being the track team, of which he was captain. This in- terest in athletics along with a relish for writing, contributed to his suc- cess as boys’ Sports Edi- tor of Nunc Dimittis. As Secretary of the Student Council he faithfully de- livered his minutes every Wednesday morn- ing. Richard Keith McShane Mac’s chief claim to fame lies in his ability to always See the sunny side of life. His famous grin radiates good humor. Even the difficulties of presiding over the class during our junior year didn’t dim Mac’s good nature. He was a mem- ber of the football and track teams, and a bass in Choir. Deborah Lincoln Debbie was elected President of the G.A.A. and throughout the year has done an excellent job of managing its ac- tivities. She had been a member of both the Choir and the Latin Club. Everyone likes Deb for her sincerity and quiet good nature. Priscilla Jane Moore Polly’s quick smile and friendly greeting really warmed the heart when you mef her in the hall. She has been a faithful member of the Orchestra, Broadcaster, and Stage Crew. Polly played forward in the girls’ Basketball Club. Dean Hendrickson Loree Any time you met Dean he would greet you cheerfully. He was a swift member of both the track and swimming, teams. Dean was class President during our sophomore year and was twice a representa- tive to the Student Council. John Anthony Naylor “Honest John” has done a good job of holding the purse strings and balancing the budget for the Stu- dent Council. He has contributed his athletic talents to the golf and swimming teams, We’ll never forget his performance of Monsieur de La Croix in the senior play. Janice Claire McFarlan Janice is never afraid to defend any of her various convictions. This quality has enabled her to lead the Peace Com- mittee through its sec- ond successful year. When not amazing us with her scholastic prowess, she has been an indis- pensable dramatic make- up artist anda participant in many of the girls’ athletics. Richard Lee Moehl As Co-chairman of the - Building and Grounds Com mittee Dick was always conspiring to surprise us with a fire drill. He was a member of the varsity football squad and could always be found practicing pitching on the playground during his free time.

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Pieter G.V. Thomassen Piet’s valuable per- formance on the gridiron aided the team in winning the championship. Along with serving as President of his homeroom, he was a member of the swim- ming team and gave an acmirable performance as the Admiral in the senior play. Pieter’s en- gaging Smile is only one of his many charms. Margaret Ann Towsley Without Ranny our pub- lications might have been pictureless. She was both staff photographer for Broadcaster and Nunc Dimittis. She was also an avid G.A.A. enthusiast and a loyal member of the Stage Crew. Ranny or- ganized U High’s Pep Club and was President of the Student Guides. Anne Katharine Stevenson U High was indeed for- tunate to have in its ranks one with Anne’s extraor- dinary talents. AS a mem- ber of Thespians, she was in many of their produc- tions and was their Presi- dent in her junior and sen- ior years. She starred in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay aS Emily Kimbrough. A poet and a brilliant musi- cian, both a cellist anda pianist, she certainly mer- its the appelation, Artiste. Martha Gervais Velz Marty was a welcome addi- tion to our class when she came in her senior year. U High’s “New Yorker” greet- ed us all with a radiant smile. Her writing ability gave Broadcaster another faithful reporter. Marty’s wonderful poetry will long remain in the memories of those who read it. Nicholas Thimas Themely Nick could always be counted on for a choice witticism to lighten the atmosphere. Nick per- formed capably on the gridiron, hardwood, and cinders. But he will chiefly be remembered for stopping the show with his portrayal of the French window-cleaner in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Ann Hobart Willard Ann was a constant Technicolor picture with her gorgeous red hair and colorful clothes. She was secretary of the Choir, a faithful reporter for Broadcaster, a Stu- dent Guide, and she was a member of the senior play cast. Ann Grahm Thuma Ann is famous for her easy-going manner and her artistic taste in clothes and pictures, and she de- signed the stage set for The Gondoliers. An ardent actress, Ann is Secretary of the Thespians and took the part of Mrs. Skinner in the senior play. She was a representative of U High at the model U.N. Assembly in Hillsdale. Susan Jane Van Boven Susie, as her public know her, was the Business Man- ager on our Nunc Dimittis Staff. She has held home- room offices and been a member of the girls’ Bas- ketball Club. No one has a more sparkling personality or a more amiable nature,