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

Page 14 text:

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,

Page 13 text:

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.

Page 15 text:

Winifred Jane Wylie Winnie’s thoughtful dis- sertations on philosophical problems helped to keep our minds at work during the long school-day. Her interest in dramatics made her a valuable member of Thespians, and she was an important part of the so- prano section of Choir. Juliet Williams Julie’s sweet face and pleasant manner have made her an asset to the class. She has held offices in homeroom, and has been an active member of girls’ athletic teams. Her work on the production staffs of our class plays was a big help in making them suc- cessful. John William Wurster One of the most popu- lar members of our class, John won many friends with his cheerful disposi- tion. His unparalleled per- formance in both football and basketball brought him much well-deserved praise. He was a member of the Varsity Club and has been a homeroom President. Frank Pierrepont Greene Frank’s analytic mind Ellen Kurath Although Ellen is very quiet, her genius is shown by her varied talents. At- tending both Fine Arts and Industrial Arts classes, she has produced many fine pieces of work which prove her creative ability. In her junior year she was a mem- ber of the Red Cross; this year she is a Student Coun- cil Representative. enabled him to see far be- low the surface of things. As boys’ homeroom Treasurer he worked hard to keep our books balanced. Frank was also an electri- cian on the Stage Crew. Dean Lowry Wenk Dean’s talent in industrial arts made him a valuable construction expert of the Stage Crew. He was a nat- ural track man with his long legs. Dean willingly gave his time during his three years on the Red Cross.