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

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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.

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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,

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CLASS PROPHECY The door opened and there stood Jerry, in leopard-spotted slacks and polka-dot rimmed glasses. Here in Jerry’s 103rd floor penthouse in New York we were having a reunion of all the UHS fifty-ers. We were here to see how the other members of our class had fared in the fifteen years since we gradu- ated. Of course, I wasn’t the first one to arrive. Marty was there looking right at home, and Susie was covering the story for her paper. I spotted Dean Wenk and cornered him. “How’s tricks ?” “Marvelous! I’ve got a little fixit shop, and business is fine. By the way, on my trip out West last summer I passed Bob Leland’s 560 acre Hereford ranch. Never saw so many cattle!” . “Say, look here!” cried Dale from behind a newspaper. “Pete Bagrow just swam the English Chan- nel and Dick Marsh is coaching the Olympic track team, and of course you all know that Barb is skat- ing in Madisgn Square Garden!! And Judy is pitching for the World Champion Dad’s Root Beer Team. Dick Moehl is pitching for the Tigers, too.” Just then Diane walked in and everyone asked where she got her exquisite hairdo. “Down at Ingrid’s Distinctive Coiffure Salon.” Dot was here on her way to Washington to lobby for the League of Women Voters. She told me that she was planning to see Senator Johnston and Secretary Naylor, while she was there. “Honest John” is Secretary of the Treasury. Someone just arrived at the entertainment section of the newspaper. “Have you seen this movie that Linda’s in? And Barbara Salisbury’s been running on Broadway for six weeks now. But what you ought to see is Nickie’s vaudeville revival, with the great comedy team, Nick and Nat. It’s a howl.” “Anne’s giving a cello concert in Carnegie Hall day after tomorrow,” came from the other side of the room. “And Jane is playing oboe in the Philadelphia Orchestra.” By this time I had gathered a little more information. John Schindler is chief counsel for GM, and Barry’s circulation chief for the Detroit Times. Ellen is the cover designer for four magazines and is one of the leaders in commercial art. Patsy is an interior decorator in Chicago. At the Institute for Advanced Study, Dan is continuing the late Mr. Einstein’s experimentation and research, and Winnie wrote a book on abstract philosophy. While I was muSing we were called over to the window. Down on the corner was a lady standing on a small box giving a lecture to a group Surrounding her. On careful inspection through my telescope, I observed the woman to be none other than Janice. Then there was a loud explosion. It was, however, nothing more than Emerson’s ’37 Ford, from which he stepped, with complete composure, and strode to the door of the apartment building. “Have you all been to Gussie’s oriental restaurant ?” “Yes,” replied Ann Thuma, ‘and on my last trip to Europe, while in Paris, I happened to find Sally’s little art shop. It is the nicest little art salon in Paris.” “But how many of you do business with Brown’s Classy Clothes? I guess he has ‘Zero Kings’ in his stock, too. Dean Leith’s work.” “T thought I’d never stop laughing the first time I heard about Susie converting Van Boven’s to women’s clothing exclusively. Have any of you heard about the Cummings’ Novelty Company? Harold’s got one of the largest novelty firms in the West.” As I was thumbing through a magazine I suddenly was stopped. “Come here, everybody! There’s Ann Willard, if I ever saw her, and of all places, in a Toni ad.” Of course Anne had torn herself away from her paintings at Greenwich Village to come to the re- union. Debbie is now a missionary, Elaine a nurse, and Shirley a teacher. Julie and Laura are operat- ing a nursery school, while Polly is the governess of a family of six. Mac is now a forest ranger in Oregon, and Frank has a large, scientifically operated stock-farm. John Wurster owns a good-sized meat-packing house, and Dave has taken over the feline and canine humanitarian institution, Easthaven Cat and Dog Hospital. : I asked what Sylvia was doing. “I understand she’s still resting from the ordeal of getting Nunc Dimittis out on time!!!” Among the medically inclined fifty-ers are Ranny and Virginia, pediatrician and psychiatrist, re- spectively, and Dr. Barnard, the painless extractor. With Klein’s pharmacy to keep them in medicine, they’re all doing fine.