Vermontville High School - Verhian Yearbook (Vermontville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1947 volume:

FOREWORD To the departing seniors of the Class of '47 and to all prospective seniors of the Vermontville High School, GREETINGS! May your joy in this and other like publications be great! It is more than a mere truism to say that real joy comes only from work well done. You maybe assured that your satisfaction will be in direct ratio to the effort you have put into this, your splen- did Yearbook. It is yours in a peculiar sense, for you have created it. You have a right to be proud of it. Indeed, it is more than a book; it is a symbol of the product your school is able to put out. You, too, are symbols — symbols of what modern education can produce. Your faculty has given you its best service for many years, and now as you are leaving the school we exact from you a solemn pledge to give, in turn, your best effort to whatever work you may choose to do in the new world into which you are entering. ----Your Facility o o Q w Q DEDICATION Ln Appreciation of their helpful guidance, and their interest and cooperation in all our activities, we dedicate this edition of THE HORNET to OUR FACULTY SUPT. RICHARD SCHROEDER - Agriculture IRMA EWING - Homemaking JENNIE BOYD - Math. Science RUTH HALLENBECK - English YASUKO FUJIKI - Commercial INGRID NORTHRUP - Latin History PRINCIPAL CHARLES COOK - Social Studies-Coach THE STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief . . . Literary Editor. . . Art Editor........... Jokes Editor......... Photography Editor. Athletics Editor. . . Organizations Editor Alumni Editor. . . . School News Editor. . . .Gloria Carey Norma Hammond . . Ardith Walter . . . Mary Viele . . . Jacob Lenik . . . .Joe Caswell Phyllis McGregor . . .Rachel Viele . . Edward Zemke BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager..........Vernon Trowbridge Assistant Business Manager.....Patty Dickey ADVISORY STAFF General Chairman Typing............. Pictures......... Mrs. Hallenbeck . . Miss Fuiiki , . . . Miss Boyd ORSON AUSTIN 'Happy am I; From care I’m free! Why aren’t they all Contented like me? President '45 Treasurer 44, '47 S. C. Rep. 46, 47 Spring Fever '46 It's All in Your Head '47 Chorus '45 Basketball '45, '46, '47 Baseball '47 GLORIA CAREY Sing away sorrow, cast away care. President '47 Treasurer '46 S. C. Rep. '46 Spring Fever '46 It's All in Your Head '47 Library 47 Grade Library '44 Chorus '44, '45, '46, '47 Basketball '45 Hornets’ Tribune ’47 THE HORNET 47 JOE CASWELL Imagination is the air of the mind. S. C. Treasurer '45 S. C. President 46, '47 Spring Fever ’46 It’s All in Your Head ’47 Library 45 Chorus '45 Band 44, 47 Basketball 45, 46, ’47 Baseball '47 Hornets’ Tribune '47 THE HORNET '47 GRACE CLOUSE In her very quietness there is a charm. Chorus '44, ’45, ’46. ’47 Basketball ’44, 45 F. H. A. ’46 PATTY DICKEY Music is well said to be the speech of angels. Secretary '46 S. C. Rep. '46 S. C. Secretary 47 Spring Fever '46 It’s All in Your Head ’47 Library 45 Grade Library 44 Chorus 44, 45, '46. '47 Basketball ’44, 45, 46 Horneti’ Tribune 47 THE HORNET '47 ' I ■I PRISCILLA HALL Fair-haired and redder than a windy morn. Vice-President 46 Spring Fever 46 It's All in Your Head ’47 Library '47 Chorus '44, 45, 46, '47 Basketball ’44, ’45. ’46. '47 NORMA HAMMOND I am brimful of friendliness. S. C. Secretary 46 S. C. Rep. 47 Spring Fever 46 It’s All in Your Head 47 Chorus ’44. 45, 46 Basketball ’44. 45 Hornets Tribune 47 THE HORNET 47 JACOB LENIK All-graceful head, so richly curl'd.” President 46 Vice-President 45 Secretary 44 S. C. Rep. 44 Spring Fever” 46 Ifs All in Your Head” 47 Chorus 45 Cheerleader 45. 46, 47 Baseball 47 F. F. A. 44, 47 Hornets' Tribune 47 THE HORNET 47 PHYLLIS McGREGOR One whose soul is full of kindness. Grade Library 47 ”tt s All in Your Head” 47 Chorus 44, 45, 46, 47 Basketball 44 Hornets Tribune 47 THE HORNET 47 ALBERT HEATH I could be better if I would. But it s awful lonesome being good.” President 44 • lfs All in Your Head” 47 Basketball 44, 45, 46, 47 Baseball 47 F. F. A. 47 Hornet’s Tribune 47 BILL LINDBERG Blushing is the color of virtue. F. F. A. 44, 47 Spring Fever 46 DALE RANDALL A little nonsense now then Is relished by the wisest men.’ Chorus 45 Spring Fever 46 Basketball 45 Library 45, 46. 47 Hornets' Tribune 47 RICHARD SCHNEEDE� “I say Ittlt bwt I think more.' Choral 47 F. F. A. 47 VERNON TROWBRIDGE KMwlidgi e senes, bat wisdom Vlea-Preaideat '47 A. C. Prosecuting Attorney '47 ‘•Spring Fever 44 It's All In Yenr Hoed 47 THE HORNET 47 MARY VIEJLE Blue-eyed, and fair in face. . . . With lengths of yellow ringlet like a girl. Library '45 'Spring Fever '46 Chorus '44, '46, '47 Basketball 44, '45, '46. 47 Basketball '44, 45, '46, 47 Hornets' Tribune '47 THE HORNET '47 RACHEL VLELE She spreads a cheeriness as the sun after a dreary rain. Secretary 45, '47 S. C. Rep. '44 •‘Spring Fever '46 It s All in Your Head 47 Library '44, '46 Chorus '44, '46 Basketball '44 '45 '47 Cheerleader '46, '47 Hornets' Tribune '47 THE HORNET '47 ARDITH WALTER Her voice was ever soft. Gentle, and low—an excellent thing in woman. Chorus '44, '45, '46 Library '47 Basketball '44, '45 Cheerleader '45, '46, '47 Hornets’ Tribune 47 THE HORNET '47 DICK WELLE� Shining tall and fair and straight. Chorus '46, '47 Basketball '46. '47 Bond and Orchestra '4' F. F. A. '47 Hornets' Tribune JIM ZEMKE I seem half-shamed at times to be so tall. Chorus '45, '46, '47 Basketball '45, '46. '47 Baseball '47 F. F. A. '44, '47 THE HORN EH '47 SENIORS CLASS COLORS: Red and White CLASS FLOWER: Red and White Carnation CLASS MOTTO: The Heritage of the Past Is the Seed of the Future. CLASS OFFICERS: President - Gloria Carey Vice President - Vernon Trowbridge Secretary - Rachel Viele Treasurer - Orson Austin CLASS OF HOPE We the Class of ’47 To all classes of Good Will Leave our safe, happy place With the hope of peace Forever to come. We have had a peaceful School life. Peace with teachers. And all fellow students. Peace with parents, friends Pals and gals. We the Class of '47 Call ourselves the Class of Hope We have known peace before. But can we hope for Peace in the World? We are the Class of Hope. Because of us, A class may come. Who will say to all other classes, • Behold--One World ” Dale Randall ___ SALUTATORY by Rachel Viele Parents and Friends: The Class of ’47 has bestowed upon me the honor of welcoming you to this, our treasured hour. But how can a weak word like “welcome” really convey the truly deep feeling which we wish to express ? We do sincerely welcome you here this evening for it is because of you that all nineteen of us have reached this goal. We realize now that it has been no easy task to steer us. Sometimes you merely used persuasion, sometimes you resorted to strategy, or even fore to see that we were among those present at school each day, and that we harbored no thought of stopping short of graduation. You set the example which we followed. We may not have followed that beaten path completely, but we did follow the out- line. So we are glad you are present to share in our final achievement as we realize that you were the ones to give us the timely pushes which were necessary. As I look around at all of you, I see faces which are so clearly marked with the lines of wisdom and wider experience that I realize that by comparison ours will seem very immature for many years. It makes me feel that it is really you who should bid us welcome. Instead, you have come to listen indulgently to all that we have to relate in this our hour; but we shall be your guests in your world to- morrow. We are joining you in the larger school of progress outside these doors; we are entering into your pursuits and pleasures, and we are joining you in the business and social circles which make up active life. How are you going to welcome us? Will you overlook our failures of the past? Will you see in us the good of today and the hope of tomorrow? For we do have use- ful qualitites which can be a credit to you. Each of us has his individual differences of opinion, ideas, and qualities but one thing we possess in common: we are all ambitious to become a factor in that better new world which is just dawning as we make our bow. When we the seniors, came to choose a class flower to represent us, it seemed appropriate that it be the carnation, for the carnation stands for ambition. The story is told that the carnation was once a simple, Wild-wood flower, humble and unassuming in its wild and untrained sweetness. But it was not long satisfied with this crude and ignorant way of existence. It was determined to better its situation, and to learn the ways of the world’s gardens and greenhouses, and so it became the flower of refinement and culture which it is today. Thus the carnation is the symbol of our devotion to progress. The carnation typifies power—power which comes from education, for the carnation has made its value felt in every community. The carnation finds a place in the grandest bouquets which appear at the best occasions. Similarly, educated workers get the best positions in life. Thus the carnation is the symbol of our devo- tion to adequate training. The carnation also ■represents endurance. When it is taken from the soil, its only source of life, and placed in a vase with other flowers, it will stay fresh and gay long after the others have withered andbeen thrown away. Thus, you see, the carnation is the symbol of our endurance and devotion to duty. And so, dear older friends, if you do welcome us into your world of advance- ment, we promise, like the carnation, to turn not only sweet and smiling faces, but useful ones, upon the world, ever receiving, ever radiating sunshine, cheering, brightening, and bettering any corner where you may place us. HISTORY by Priscilla Hall In nineteen forty-three, forty-seven freshmen left the carefree days of the grades to enter the serious years of high school. Frightened and bewildered by the apparent superiority of the upper-classmen, we were very meek and subdued, but soon we became brave and confident and took our rightful place in all activities that were ours. Our first clas-. officers were as follows: Albert Heath, president; Gene Walker, vice-president; Jacob Lenik, secretary; Orson Austin, treasurer; and Mrs. Gertrude Montgomery, advisor. Jacob Lenik and Rachel Viele were elected from our class to the Student Council. The Freshmen initiation by the Sophomores that year will always be remem- bered as a thoroughly terrifying experience. To this class and our teacher, Mrs. Hallenbeck, goes the credit of originating the now annual event--the Biology Banquet. It was a grand affair. This class also ranked highest in bond sales. In our sophomore year we had thirty-five class members. Miss Boyd was our advisor. Our class officers were: Orson Austin, Jacob Lenik, Rachel Viele, and Beverly Rogers. We wracked our brains to think of outstanding initiation stunts to try out on the new freshman class. The menu included angle-worm chowder, moth-ball stew, and sour milk. Among this year’s activities was the debate with the juniors on the question of Compulsory Military Training. The juniors won, but we felt it had been very much-worthwhile to inform ourselves on this timely subject. In September, 1945, our junior class numbered twenty-six. Class officers were: president, Jacob Lenik; vice-president, Priscilla Hall-; secretary, Pat Dickey; treasurer, Gloria Carey. Mrs. Allen was our class advisor. Due to her capable leadership we accomplished some very successful money-making ventures. The first one was a box social, then the magazine drive, and Christmas card sale, and last, our junior play, “Spring Fever,” directed by Mrs. Lamb. One of the greatest events of our junior year was presenting the seniors with a tentful of entertainment at the Junior-Senior Banquet. Having done our duty by the seniors at Baccalaur eate and Commencement we were ready for our Senior year. Here it was at last! The year that we had all worked and striven for ! Our officers were: Gloria Carey, president; Vernon Trowbridge, vice-president; Rachel Viele, secretary; Orson Austin, treasurer. The senior play, “It’s All in Your Head,” was one of the best mysteries yet produced. Albert Heath gave a memorable performance as the villain. Among our many and various money-making projects were; Christmas card sale, magazine sale, and rummage sale. We also sold refreshments at the dance in connection with the Syrup Festival. All were successful and brought us gradually closer to our trip to Washington. History (Continued) In May, the juniors honored us by presenting a lovely banquet, one that we shall never forget. And now that Commencement is here we, the seniors, long renowned for our volubility, have no words to adequately express our joy and appreciation for all that has been done for us. May we simply say, “We thank you, all! It has been a perfect graduation time. CLASS PROPHECY by Patty Dickey and Orson Austin THE SETTING: Patty Dickey, a very ambitious and adventuresome young woman, has spent some time traveling in the Far East, and has made some very interesting dis- coveries concerning devices for the revelation of the future. She has purchased a globe from an old native in India which has the power of revealing future hap- penings with unfailing accuracy. A chance meeting with Orson Austin ends in an interesting evening spent at the Good Luck Restaurant, Vermontville, in prophesving the future of their old classmates which reads as follows: JACOB LENIK is publicity manager of the “Saturday Evening Post.” He is following the rule “Always Sell Yourself To Your Customers. DICK WEILER is now president of the Kaiser-Frazer Motor Company in Detroit, and has as his secretary someone whom we know very well. Wonder who that could be ? JOE CASWELL, is now business manager of the “Detroit Free Press and doing fine work. In another two or three years he will probably own the newspaper. He has donated many fine printing machines to the Vermontville “Hornets’ Tri- bune”, whose circulation has now reached its 60,000 mark. RICHARD SCHNEIDER has a cute little candy store of his own in New York. We all know that Richard was always very fond of sweets and always made the girls happy with his many contributions. GLORIA CAREY, Vermontville’s Brain Buster, who taught school for a number of years in our own little town, is happily teaching her own little six--one pair of twins, one set of triplets, and a singleton. PRISCILLA HALL is a pharmacist and assistant to Mr. Fred Meade. Her friendly air and flashing hair may always be seen in our local drug store. ED ZEMKE is an all-star basketball player on the United Nations Team. He is doing very well and has an annual salary of $2,000,000 a year. Nett bad for a starter ! As you enter the new million-dollar high school building in his home town, you will see a bronze plaque bearing the inscription: E. Zemke, Donor. Prophecy (Continued) GRACE CLOUSE, our little belle from sunny Tennessee who always wanted to travel, is now traveling for the Lonely Hearts Club. BILL LINDBERG resides on a large farm just outside of Hastings. Through the years he has been unable to keep “Margery” out of mind, she keeps coming back like a song. DALE RANDALL has made public debating a life-long profession where he can talk and argue until his tongue is weary. ORSON AUSTIN is now head of the Austin Automobile Industry just outside the village limits of Vermontville. His business has overtaken the Weiler Motor Company’s, as he has a lot of little Austins out. ALBERT HEATH is now a hermit and residing in the vicinity of Potterville. The story goes that he was early thwarted in love, and so retired from the world, -� let his hair grow long, and spends his time writing satires on the fickleness of VERNON TROWBRIDGE, our class answer man, who always knew the right answers to everything, is now trying to talk his way out of an argument with a certain senior girl. MARY VIELE is now a housewife and her one ambition is to drive her hubby, Vernon, through the main street of Lansing, in a Model-T-Ford. RACHEL VIELE, our glamour girl, is now a “Powers Model” and also the wife of a very successful business man in the city of Detroit. Wonder who that could be? PHYLLIS McGRBGOR as a small girl always liked to climb trees. As the years have gone by, her liking for trees has remained, especially for tree trimmers from Bellevue. PATTY DICKEY is now living on a houseboat, because that certain someone couldn’t give up the sea. ARDITH WALTER is now a great portrait painter. At the moment she is in New Mexico. As a sideline she gives skating lessons to the Bachelor Club. NORMA HAMMOND, as you all know, had an eye for a .ertain person by the name of Haywood. Remember when that ring on her third linger nearly blinded everybody during our graduation performance back in 1947? Well, it wasn’t long before another ring appeared on that finger. They say the Haywood house is quite a social center now. women. CLASS WILL by Vernon Trowbridge Ladies and Gentlemen, Board of Education, Superintendent, Teachers, and Friends: Upon behalf of my client, the class of 1947, of Vermontville High School, of the city of Vermontville, State of Michigan, I have called you together upon this solemn and serious occasion, to listen to their last will and testament, and to receive from their departing hands the few gifts they have to bestow in their last moments, praying that they will be accepted as a sacred trust from those who have gone before. Listen, then, one and all, while I read the document as duly drawn up and sworn to: We, the class of 1947, in individual and distinct parts, being about to pass out of this sphere of education in full possession of a crammed mind, well-trained memory, and almost superhuman understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills or promises by us at any time heretofore made. We give, devise, and bequeath all of our estate and belongings that have been accumulated by our strong minds and untiring hands during the past few years, as follows: To the FRESHMEN we leave our class advisors so that they’ may profit by their guidance as we have done. To the SOPHOMORES we leave our high standard of marks and also our model conduct as a goal to work toward. To the JUNIORS leave those few who were unable to keep pace with the brilli- ant students that made up the majority of our class. INDIVIDUAL GIFTS: JAKE LENIK wills 90 per cent of his gift of gab to ROGER FRANK and TOM MAHAR which we all feel will not be missed by Jake, but may be a big help to Roger and Tom, who have so little to say. We warn them, however, to use their gift with moderation, for fear they may talk themselves to death. ORSON AUSTIN wills his ability for getting in and out of trouble so easily to BILL FERRIS; and to DELORES ZE1MKE, his deepest affection, to help her through the coming year. GLORIA CAREY wills JANET QUICK her vocabulary of big words and her ex- cellent record throughout high school. We hope that Janet will follow in her foot- steps up the ladder of fame. GRACE CLOUSE wills her quietness to NAOMI CLAPPER whose ringing laughter has been echoing through the halls of V. H. S. for the past few years. DICK WEILER has enough skill in dancing for two people, so he wills his a- bility to BOB ILER and RUDIE BEYSTRUM. PATTY DICKEY wills her sweet smile to BETTY ANN COLE and her friendly air to PAT WOHLSCHEID. NORMA HAMMOND wills her soft, sweet voice to NATALIE CLAMPER in the hope that she may be able to strike a happy medium in the future. JOE CASWELL wills his ability as a leader and organizer to BOB BEYSTRUM who, we hope will make good use of it. We suggest that he first get himself a bit organized before he begins on anyone else. Class Will (Continued) DALE RANDALL wills his good behavior to BRUCE STEDGE, who, we believe, may really learn to like it after he has practiced it a bit. RACHEL VIELE wills her skill as a typist to SHIRLEY BORDER, who seems to be having a little trouble in that subject. ALBERT HELATH wills to DON HOSEY his date book, and to LARRY MUSSER hie well-prepared line. EDWARD ZENKE wills his popularity with a certain junior girl to DALE BRIGGS in hopes that she will not be lonesome during the coming year; and to WALTER VERNON goes his skill as a basketball player. RICHARD SCHNEIDER wills his ready smile to KARL BENSON but we hope that he will be careful with it, for it has a startling effect on most girls. MARY VIE1LE wills her talent for getting along with a certain principal and coach to NONA MAKLEY and BARBARA JOPPIE who have long envied her. PHYLLIS McGREGOR wills her way with the male population to HELEN MIX and JUNE TOWNSEND. BILL LINDBERG bequeaths his maps of the “Local Cole District” to PHIL LA FLEXJR and LEX) GAEDERT. ARDITH WALTER wills her way with the local veterans to MAR { SCHNEIDER. PRISCILLA HALL wills her dignified position as bottle washer at the local Meade Pharmacy to JOAN WOHLSCHEID, but warns her to stay away from the candy counter if she wishes to keep her girlish figure. LASTLY, to our school we leave the rest and residue of our property, what- soever and wheresoever, of what nature, king, and quality it may be, not herein before disposed of, to be used for the good of the coming classes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We The Class of 1947, the testators, have to this, our will, set our hands and seeds, this 24th day of May, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven. — CLASS DIAGNOSIS by Joe Caswell LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: The Unconquerable class of ’47--about to depart from this realm and pass into a new world of the great Beyond--courageously salutes you in the face of approaching death. It is with deepest regret that I must bring to your attention this evening the sorry, and I may say hopeless condition, of the class of 1947. For several years her sad plight has been known, and now as she lies in this most critical state the symptoms of her disease are unmistakable. At times she is subject to attacks of the most unusual swelling of the head, no doubt due to the vast accumulation of knowledge of the past four years. And then it is most frightfully noticed (but never mentioned) the acute uneasiness of her brainwork and any moment it is feared that the resultant may be a sudden rupture with a shower of intense learning on an astonished, but no doubt appreciative public. Dizzy spells come often, but this could only be expected in view of the en- ormous effort she has put forth in raising herself to such immense height. Upon taking her pulse, the specialists have found that her nineteen main arteries are creating a rapid rushing of the blood to the head, developing an abnormal condition of the heart, now heavy with sadness as these joyful days of youth are slowly closing. Also a definite nervousness will be noticed frequently and we ask, please bear patiently these last moments. Her poor overloaded and overworked brain has begun to wander (even more than usual), and you may notice occasional lapses of memory, curious spells or even fits which she hopes you will think quite normal. Only the wise nurses in ch rge have been able to control these symptoms that bear the resemblance of insanity. During the past few years she has grown smaller in stature, from a one-time constituency of forty-seven bright and sparkling wits, to the present insignificant wisdom-laden nineteen, shrinking steadily under the ponderous pressure of study. Alas, there is no hope left! The class of ’47 is just too wise to linger longer among mundane adolescents. A few weeks ago a council of highly respected and skilled specialists, decided the fate of their patient by numerous tests. They took her temperature, checked her heart beats, calculated her mental ability, and as they had feared, found that they would have to operate immediately on the brain. Quickly she was rushed to the operating table, skillfully her scalp was laid open, her crown examined, and there in her poor cranium was discovered a mass of disordered material—twelve years’ accumulation of indigestible combinations as follows: a smattering of chemistry by Miss Einstein Boyd; a little more of physics; 100 years of languages, dying if not already dead; eight years of English which had scarcely been spoken; “The Conquest of Tropical America;” a “Stamp Act” dating back to 1765, “Benedict Arnold”, in a marvelous state of preservation, still vacillating between “Hero or Traitor?’’; “The Headless Horseman,” a most ghastly sight; “Macbeth” whose ambition was his undoing, (a severe warning to ambitious freshmen); the ill-fated “John Brown’s Rebellion”; “Shakespeare, The Man of the Hour !’’ Poe’s poor, lovable “Annabelle Lee”; “Nacl vs. DDT”; the up and coming, music loving, “Typing Class Quartet”; “Elementary Economics” by a new author, Chas. Cook---On and On ! Their astonished eyes viewed subjects too numerous to be diagnosed. It was then these Class Diagnosis (Continued) learned specialists arrived at their verdict—no hope for recovery, just another case of “Excess information on the brain”. Temperature, 119° p Doubtful if patient can last later than May 22'.” Ladies and Gentlemen, you have heard the doctors’ verdict, you know that her pulse is beating at an alarming pace, and her temperature is 119° p i� the shade and increasing. Her minutes are numbered; soon she will be but a memory. We therefore ask you, her friends, her audience, her critics, to forget her faults, remember her virtues (if any), think lightly of her'mistakes, and try to make her last moments easier. GiFTATORY by Mary Viele RICHARD SCHNEIDER: All year long Richard has been giving boxes of candy to selected deserving girls and we feel that he has been neglecting himself, so we have this nice box for him. DICK WEILER: Dick bought a ’37 Chevy in good running order in January. By now it needs an overhauling job. We found this screw driver and thought he might be able to use it. RACHEL VIELE: During the last few years Rachel has lost, I don't know how many tubes of lipstick, due to various causes. The other day we found this tube of lipstick and remembered her. ALBERT HEATH: All through his high school years Albert has found that beautiful women were the subject closest to his heart. For him we have this scrap book filled with pic- tures of them. VERNON TROWBRIDGE: From reliable sources we have found that Vernon has the most trouble trying to keephis unruly hair in place. The idea struck us that these bobby pins might help the situation. JACOB LENK: Jacob has found that speech making is his field and that a good line is indis- pensable in all situations, so for him we have a line and the pins to make the subject stick. DALE RANDALL Dale has been working in the library for the past three years, and is very fond of books. To remind him of his happy years in the library we have these small volumes. Giftatory (Continued) GLORIA CAREY: That beautiful voice of Gloria’s, heard at all kinds of public performances, in- cluding funerals, still needs a little toning-down, so its owner says. A book called “Singing Exercises” is her gift from us. PATTY DICKEY: Every night Pat and her sailor write each other choice bit of news, etcetera, called letters. To help a good cause along, we have consented to donate these en- velopes . PRISCILLA HALL: We hear that because of the color of her hair, Priscilla has never had a red hair ribbon. But this year’s styles call for matched colors, not contrasting, so through our generosity she will now have one to match her beautiful main. (Doesn’t it look nic e ?) EDWARD ZEMKE: Edward is reported to have had trouble this winter, during blizzards, getting out to see his Joan. This high-powered truck with a snow plow attachment might come in handy next winter. ARDITH WALTER: To remind Ardith of the soldier who is away, we have this tin soldier in miniature. PHYLLIS McGREKOR: After Phyllis has made her first million she intends to travel a bit. This United States road map might help her in her journeys. JOE CASWELL: Joe has decided to get some additional education and may need a good luck charm. May this one bring him continued success in the future! ORSON AUSTIN: To Orson we give this new automobile so when he goes to Stockbridge next time he won’t have motor trouble. NORMA HAMMOND: For Norma we have this key to the Thornapple Skating Rink. You see she helps them open up over there about every Friday night, and it might help her get in more easily. BILL LINDBERG: Bill has an excellent reputation as a farmer, so to him we give this rubber- tired tractor to keep his crops well cared for. But remember. Bill, “It’s the earlybird who catches the worm.” GRACE CLGJSE: For Grace we found this reflector, so that if we can’t hear her coming, we can at least see her. From the school, the Seniors of ’47 take a most treasured gift of pleasant memories and a store of knowledge, for the years to come. VALEDICTORY by Norma Hammond Friends, parents, classmates, and faculty: We have gathered here tonight for the last time. There are nineteen of us on this platform, starting out alone on the great path of life, and ending our shel- tered years in this school and our homes. As I look over the sea of up-turned faces tonight--some smiling and others with misty eyes—I only hope that we students will be able to live up to the expects+’ons and goals which you have set for us to reach. In this connection, I would like to quote a few words written for our class by a former superintendent. Doctor Garfield Inwood: Our parents, teachers, schoolmates all. You gave us golden memories. You made us ready for the call To lofty opportunities. If we unite that factor, time. With mind and body trained to do, Achievement’s heights we all may climb. Let’s march along and carry through. For thirteen years we have been preparing ourselves for this occasion. We started out happily, striving to fulfil our ideals, but now that we have at last at- tained success, deep in our hearts we are sorry and afraid to leave. Through the guidance of our parents, friends, and teachers, we have partaken of knowledge and have tried to learn the things they have haul to teach. It is these people who have molded our characters to the best of their ability, so that we may become worthy citizens of the United States. These persons little realize the great in- fluence which they have exerted upon us. When r child is young, his mind is open wide to impressions. His character is like raw clay, ready to be molded as the potter wishes. Of course, there are always exceptions, and some students will remain always unfinished, imperfect products, no matter how much effort is put forth in the construction. But for the rank and file, these good influences have not been in vain; we have made muc'i progress in the direction you would have us grow, and best of all, our hearts and minds are set on greater accomplishments in the future. We, the younger generation, are faced with the great resporsibility of helping deternine whether World Peace will flourish and prosper or be doomed. We must put forth all our efforts to see that there is no doubt of its success this time. Recent graduating classes have set the goal of “One World; ’ the class of '47 is grimly reminded that it faces “One World or None.” In the beginning of our schooling, it was we, the ui r-ined, who looked for guidance, wisdom, and understanding from our elders. Now, it is the older generation who are watching with anticipation what we shall accomplish in this world to make it a more worthy place in which ‘ D live and to insure everlasting peace. Little do we realize the great tasks which have been entrusted to us. It is for us, the young, to make their dreams and hopes of the future become reality--or for us. the young, to leave them disillusioned, discouraged, and wondering what the universe is coming Valedictory (Continued) to. The small, insignificant deeds which we now perform may have a great: bearing on our future life and the happiness of those with whom we are acquainted. We may think that our actions will hurt no one but ourselves, and that what we do is no one else’s concern. But we must realize that there may be some child who—though we may not know of his existence—is copying our actions, deeds, and views of life as an ideal. Let us try to set a shining example. Then, too, when we are faced with the difficult problems of mature life—let us never consider oursleves too old, wise, and independent to consult with our parents or talk over our worries and troubles with older friends. They have run the gauntlet of life’s problems and have acquired the knowledge and wisdom which come from the ordeal. They want to spare us some of the hardships which they have encountered. Many of us will listen and profit by their words—but there will always be some who must learn the hard way—by experience. As we are leaving our thirteen years of study and training behind, I hope that we may never cause any one to worry, wonder, or fear unnecessarily for us. I deeply hope that we may make those whom we know proud and happy to have called us their friends, sons, and daughters. Some of the students of this graduating class of ’47 will become business men and women; others will continue their higher studies in college; still others will soon establish homes of their own. Regardless of what field we follow, never let us rest until we have conquered all obstacles and reached the goal which we have set for ourselves. We must continually be adding to our knowledge, adapting ourselves to new ways of living, and thirsting for new ideals and dreams, so we won't become a sluggish and stagnant stream. Without some embedded standards, we shall be- come dull, uninteresting persons, receiving little enjoyment of life, and contributing little to its usefulness. I hope that we do not have the vision that life is all sugar-coated, for it isn’t. We shall encounter many disappointments, temptations, and sorrows, but we will be strong, and snatch happiness from the smaller things in life, and thank God for the privilege of living in an age that challenges the best we have to offer. MOCK ELECTION Class Bachelor——------ Class Wit------------- Class Fashion-plate —— Class Esther Williams — Class Pest-----------— Class Loafer ------ — Class Sheik-------—-— Class Sweater Girl---- Class Most Popular Girl Class Roller Skater——- Class Gossip----- — -— Class Bashful Girl---■ Class Vamp------------ Class Smiling Girl---- Class Model Homemaker Class Bashful Boy----- Class Scientist------- Class Salesman-------- Class Good Boy-------- -Richard Schneider -Joe Caswell -Dick Weiler -Rachel Viele -Edward Zemke -Orson Austin -Albert Heath -Gloria Carey -•Patty Dickey • ■Norma Hammond - Priscilla Hall -Grace Clouse Ardith Walter ■ Phyllis McGregor -Mary Viele -Bill Lindberg •-Vernon Trowbridge -Jake Lenik -Dale Randall VALEDICTORY BY Gloria Carey Members of the faculty and schoolboard, parents, classmates, and friends: We have met tonight perhaps for the last time as the Class of 1947. We have come together to bid farewell as a fitting close to our high school life. Hereafter we are no longer under the safe protection and guidance of our faculty and school, but like so many classes before us, we are going out upon our own. The decisions that will so closely affect our lives and our futures are now ours to make. Just what will be our future? Are we prepared for it? The twelve years we have spent together here will have helped to decide that. We must begin to earn our livings now—each one perhaps choosing a different way. Some will im- mediately get jobs and start earning. Others will be getting married. A few of us will be going to college to enlarge upon the learning we have received here in order to prepare us for such jobs as teaching, journalism, and engineering. As we enter our new world and start our journey to our skyward goal, we are apt to become discouraged as the road will be difficult. There will be many rocks to climb over and walls to scale, but only by diligence and perserver ance shall we keep going upward. There will be forks in the road and we may be tempted to go the wrong way, but by courage and faith we shall keep to the right and find our way home. We shall encounter the walls of intemperance, racial prejudice, and religious intolerance, but by the understanding we have gained in school they will crumble and fall at our feet. As we leave these doors tonight we are taking with us much that will be of use to us on our great journey. Already we have made a firm start by merely being ready, able, and willing to work toward our place in the world. During the time we have spent here we have come to know and appreciate the true meaning of citizenship, sportsmanship, and comradeship--all of which are essential to success in the world into which we are going. Although many of the facts we have learned from books will soon be forgotten, our studies have taught us to use our minds and think problems through before making our decisions and forming our opinions. Day by day our responsibilities have increased, and day by day we have become more ready to assume them. We are about to take on another great re- sponsibility --that of becoming men and women—the leaders of tomorrow. The world is counting on us—we must not fail! Never yet has our generation lived under normal times. Born at the beginning of the great depression, we have lived through periods of poverty, war, and now postwar inflation. We have never known anything else. We must, with the help of God, do all in our power to restore to our country peace and prosperity with all their attendant blessings that we as Am- ericans are entitled to. The tasks that lie before us are great and so tonight as we stand at the portals of our new life we want to express our thanks to you, our dear parents and teachers, for making us so well prepared for what we have to do. The heritage of the past is the seed which brings forth the harvest of the future.” Because of your constant devotion to making us fine upstanding men and women, we feel that our heritage is great. Great - iso can be our future if we will but make it so. Valedictory (Continued) Most of us will never become rich; perhaps none of us will ever be famous, but still each of us will try to make the world a little richer by our gifts, wftetner they be in exquisite oil paintings, new developments in chemistry, or in a different but equally great way—by simply being a friend to those who need one, and sharing our joy in the humble and simple things of life with those about us. There will be none of us, no matter what we may do in the future, but will find his road a little straighter—his goal a little higher, and his accomplishments, finer because of the careful guidance and leadership of our par ents, teachers, (and may I also include that of our dear friends, the pastors) in the days when we have needed it most— when our minds and our characters were forming. The fact that we are graduating now need not mean that we are losing touch with them. They may still be our guiding stars—we need only to follow their teachings. SONNET I Footsteps, tiny, trembling, weak, Footsteps toddling here and there. Footsteps, Baby’s, mild and meek. Such a little burden bear. Baby falters, stumbles, falls; Not a cry of fear or pain. Baby rises slowly, stalls — Starts his feet to go again. Baby, who in manhood will Walk with firmness, keep his stay. Walk because one day he fell. Learned to go on anyway. Men are men who in their strife Keep their childhood faith alive. --Gloria Carey SONNET I The one I care for loves me not To me she is not true; It is her hand that I have sought. Her answer left me blue. My dreams of her are all in vain; They leave me very lonely. My thoughts are heavy on the brain; Herself she cares for only. I think the best thing I could do Is go away from here. Never more will I be blue And ne'er again will my eyes tear. So far away from here I’ll go Where to no one will ever know. --Jake Lenik % CALENDAR Sept. 4 9 24 Oct. 16 16 25 26 No 1 4 6 13 14 20 27 28 29 Dec. 6 9 19 20 Jan. 6 7 � eb 4 15 22 28 Mar. 1 10 21 29 Apr. 18 May 2 10 18 21 22 23 24 by Ed Zemke Registration—a total of 440 hungry students enroll (hungry for knowledge). We get in swing with the teachers. No school—pump broken— Hornets ’ Tribune puts out its first edition. Card marking. Teachers give first written blow of the year. Thrill of F.F.A, Hayride as we roll over the curb. All-School Challenge party. Confetti from party still clinging to the live oaks. Seniors display their talent for the second time in plays Senior pictures. Powells go us broke. Republicans swamp Democrats. Lt. Whittaker tells his story. Hot lunch not hot, but warmed by Mrs. Martin. Second palm reading by faculty. Carnival. Full and Thankful. F.F.A. Boys go to Chicago to educate the City Slickers. Mrs. Lamb leaves us. We, the kids, speak. Christmas party. Swapped our White Elephants (not rein deer). Heard the quiz kids speak and sing. New Ship’s Cook starts boiling everyone down. Something Cooking. Everyone in the stew. Ole Man Winter stages a come-back. Valentine Dance. Rummage Sale nets over sixty bucks. Boys ended the basketball season with victory over Saranac. Most of us see our first stage play-- Julius Caesar in Grand R apids. We go to Press. The Hornet staff is at leisure as it has been for the past month ( ?) Junior Play. Seniors make sure everyone is well-fed at Syrup Festival. Barn Dance .sponsored by Seniors. We eat at the Juniors’ expense. Spring Prom. Baccalaureate Sunday. Class Night. We initiate the beautiful new stage curtains. Commencement. Picnics and Farewell. To Washington D. C. by bus to see the Nation’s Capitol. UNDER GRADS ft JUNIORS Back--Larry Musier, Dob Hosey, Bob Beystrum, Rudie Beystrum, Char lea Hammond, Dale Briggs, Tom Mahar, Walter Vernon, LeoGaedert, 2nd—Mrs. Ewing, Delores Zemke, Naomi Clapper, Bill Ferris, Roger Frank, Phil LaFleur, Karl Benson, Bob Ilex, Brure Stedge, Bettyann Cole, Miss Fujiki, 1st—Joan Wohlscheid, Barbara joppie, Helen Mix, Mary Schneider, Nat Clapper, Nona Makley, June Townsend, Janet Quick, Sbirley Border. BACK TO THE OLD GRIND The class of '48 started out the year with Mrs. Hallenbeck as our class advisor. We elected Rudie Beystrum as our class president; Nona Makley as vice president; Toma Mahar as treasurer; and Pat Wohlscheid as secretary. Miss Fujiki and Mrs. Ewing took over the responsibility of being our class ad- visors after Mrs. Hallenbeck became advisor the seniors. We started the year with thirty demons, but lost two before the year closed. Our class being financial-minded sold potato chips, candy and popcorn in the Bond Booth all year. Also during a most prosperous magazine sale in the fall we made $ 160. Then when Yletide rolled around, these money-mad juniors went to work again and sold $ 140 worth of cards. But due to the fact that we still needed more money we stuck to our little hole in the wall (The Bond Boo h). We have the sole honor of having a first prize winner in the Speech Contest-- Tom Mahar with Kipling’s immortal “If”. Our Junior play entitled “The Haunted High School” was presented March 21. It was a huge success. “THE HAUNTED HIGH SCHOOL Directed by Mrs. Ewing and Miss Fujiki Cast of Characters Flavia Delande--Teacher........................Barbara Joppie Cordelia Drake--Teacher........................Shirley Border Pearl Southard.................................Naomi Clapper Ambrose Giles--Janitor.........................DaleByiggs Mrs. Ogden Pendleton...........................Pat Wohlscheid Johnnie Strupe—Detective.......................Charles Hammond Myrna Manson--Office Girl......................June Townsend Penny Pendleton................................Nona Makley Celia Sampson..................................Delores Zemke Esther Myles...................................Natalie Clapper Clarence Arliss................................Bob Beystrum Wayne (Dopey) Sheldon..........................Rudie Beystrum On May second, we entertained the seniors with our long-awaited Junior-Senior Banquet. With gay lanterns swaying to lend an Oriental effect, and delicious Chinese food the Seniors were feted in the finest Chinese manner. The juniors felt that their efforts had not been in vain as they watched the seniors and their friends respond to their entertainment. We feel sure that the faculty are looking forward to a very successful year with the oncoming Einsteins. JUNIORS BID FAREWELL TO SENIORS Good-bye, dear Seniors, you must go; We’re sorry, that you all must know; But yet we'll live without your class. For next year brighter ours will flash. Together lots of fun we’ve had-- Some of it good, some of it bad. Remember the day that ten of us skipped? You were to blame, but we got clipped. Remember the prom, the banquet, and play. The fun that we had on the ride on the hay? Remember the teacher's, “You’re noisy, you're loud! And here you are now with your nose in a cloud! The future, O SENIORS, is now up to you. And we wish you good luck til the way through-- As doctor, as lawyer, as merchant, and chief. But who knows what will become of Heath? Rachel and Dick will no doubt settle down. With Vernon and Mary somewhere around. Patty and Norma and Phyllis, a while Will wander around, but soon up the aisle. Orson, and Bill, and Jake, and Dale Will probably someday a woman nail. Gloria and Joe won’t come any more, ’Cause Richard consented to open the door. Ardith, Ffriscilla, and also Grace Have finally won the four year race. Leaving Joan will make Jim sad, But, who knows, somebody else may be f lad. And so, dear Seniors, you leave us now- So dumb, so young, and inexperienced somehow. But you came through and so shall we. We Juniors may do better; you wait and see ! —Janet Quick Bob Beystrum SOPHOMORES Back—Vencil Tompkins, AI Mix, Neil Parker, Bob Pruden, Ken Beardslee, Wayne Walter, 2nd—Barbara Beystrum, Gretchen Collier, Dick Southern, Don Baker, DeVere Cook, Susie Rathburn, lst--Barbara Northrup, Barbara Cotton, Joyce Dack, Helen Shipman, Rachel Cole, Marcelyn Strow FRESHMEN Back—Neil Joppie, Richard Lamie, LeonGoris, Charles Wright, Don Green, Don Rathburn, Homer Winegar, Paul Gorodenski, Lloyd Wolever, 2nd—Arlene Jones, Hope Wilcox, Joyce Hummel, Norma Reeve, Della Briggs, Norma Roush, Carolyn Rounds, Marie Hampton, Marlene Bulling, Miss Boyd, 1st—Joan Shaw, Joan Bennett, Lois Trowbridge, Joyce Scherer, Barbara Stephenson, Delores Thompson, Jean Quick, Virginia LaFleur. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On Wednesday, September 4, 1947, the Sophomore Class assembled in room 9 to find as our advisor, Mrs. Ingrid Northrup. The following officers were elected: president, Kenneth Beardslee; vice president, Albert Mix; secretary, Barbara Northrup; treasurer, Don Baker. With these officers we started the new year. Our first big event was the ini- tiation of the freshmen, September 27. They enjoyed it very much, we know. Joyce Dack was elected queen of the F.F.A. Carnival, held at Thanksgiving time, and did our class great honor. The evening of December ninth found several from our room taking part in the annual speech contest. They were Marcelyn Strow, Gretchen Collier, Barbara Northrup, and Barbara Cotton. Barbara Northrup earned second place in decla- mation, and Barbara Cotton, honorable mention in poetry. We are proud of our basketball players, and especially of our star, Kenneth Beardslee. Others who played from our room are Albert Mix and Wayne Walter. We also have a cheer leader, Susie Rathburn. The three new teachers who were unable to attend the initiation were very nice to treat us to a skating party in Ma ch. We have enjoyed our year in the tenth grade and look forward to becoming Juniors next year. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY The ninth grciders started the year with thirty-three members, but finished with twenty-nine. Miss Boyd ' as class advisor eund the officers were as follows: president, Homer Winegar; vice president, Joyce Hummel; secretary, Elaine Hum- mel; and treasurer, Lois Her. The Sophomores staged an initiation party on September 27 to really make us freshmen part of the high school. Slips of paper were given to each student telling him what to wear. Everything was worn from baby rompers to grandma’s nightgown. Homer Winegar won first place with his Tarzan costume. We held five contestants in the annual speech contest: Carolyn Rounds, Nor- ma Reeve, Barbara Stevenson, Charles Wright, and Hope Wilcox. When we came back from Christmas vacation we found a new biology teacher, Mr. Cook, who had taken Mrs. Hallenbeck’s place. Although we have enjoyed our freshman year, we are looking ahead to our sophomore year when we shall be able to talk of the time when we were freshmen. The ladder of life is full of splinters, but they always prick the hardest when we’re sliding down.—Wm. L. Brownell. EIGHTH GRADE Charles Oilier, Roger Wells, Dean Quick, Richard Tood, James Faust, Bob Coulson, Ronald Mull, Robert Miller, Ronald Frank, Eddie Foote, 2nd--Lora Wolever, Linda King, Barbara Gorodenski, Marlene Tilburt, Joyce King, Patsy Firestone, Ardyce Southern, Mr. Ewing, lst--Barbara Mix, Joyce Thrun, Phyllis Clark, Barbara LietzJce, Joan Moore, Lorraine Whaley, Marcella West, Norma Stephenson. SEVENTH GRADE Back—Alton Well.. Mika Slowinski. Ronnie Dana. Jim Wells. Leo d Wiaer WUliam Hues Donald Beystrum, Buddie Trowbridge, Jack Schiender, Stanley Carter. Carroll Wells, Jim Briggs, Stanley Trumble, 2nd-Edna Walsh. Jean Wnsley, Joan Janousek. Mary Alice Kroger, Peggy McConnel, Beverly Zemke, Donna Jean Lovell, June St SMrley Wiser,8Yvonne Faust, Elsie Rounds. ist-Kay Arndtson. Sharon Dean! Rosalie King, Lousie Priddy. Bonnie Shance, Lois Shumaker. Pat Lynd. Janice Bennett, Roxana Benton, Magdalen Mahar. Advisor-Mr. Stevens. ALUMNI Here you will find small bits of news about the old students of V.H.S. which we would like to pass on to you. ft MRS. VERNON MacDONALD, president of the newly formed P.T.A., is an alumna of V.H.S. Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Viele have contributed two salutatorians to this school-- MRS. JEANETTE VIELE STRAIT '40 and MISS RACHEL VIELE '47. All of the five Viele young people are now alumni of this school. BUD TOWNSEND from the class of '44 is still in the army down in North Carolina. DARYL WALTER is in Korea in the army. MORRIS LEINIK '43 is serving in Japan with the army of occupation. He spent Thanksgiving Day in Tokyo with our old classmate, PETE TOWNSE1ND. VICTOR BOSWORTH from the class of '43 is still serving in the army at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. DEAN HANSEN F l c took part in Operation Crossroads which was held at Bikini Atoll in June, 1946. He was on the U.S.S. Shangri-La at that time. Since then he has been in Washington state and also California and various other places of interest. DOYLE MONTGOMERY of '46 is in a blue sailor uniform scrubbing decks for Uncle Sam down in Memphis, Tennessee. Back on the home front a double blessing has come to MR. and MRS. LOUIS WOODARD (MARGARET GORIS). They named the twins Patricia and William, “Pat and “Bill” for short. The school has really sent an army of intelligentsia to Michigan State College this year—JOHN FOX, IVAN BOYD, BILL SLOUT, BILL HALL, and PHILLIP PARK who have been in the service of their country, and CLAYTON WELLS who was salutatorian of the class of '46. Cupid really was busy in the past year settling the affairs of the alumni of V.H.S. These are some of the marriages which took place in which both groom and bride graduated from V.H.S.: VIRGINIA HOWE and AMOS FOX, JUNE MUSSER and VICTOR BOSWORTH, LOUISE JOPPIE and CHARLES VIELE, FREIDA KUBALL and EDWARD ANDREWS, and ROSEMARY BREWER and PAUL HOUSLER. Then there are the following who were married but chose their mates from elsewhere: PHYLLIS SNIDER, EDGAR SMITH, MARJORIE GRANT, SHIRLEY SMITH and JUNE BAKER. AMY CURTIS and MAUDE MARY COREY have become graduate nurses. Miss Corey is in Marion, Indiana. MISS BARBARA SOUTHERN is a busy little business girl with the State Board of Registered Nurses in Lansing, Michigan. How many of you younger alumni would like to see the old alumni association revived? It folded up at the beginning of the war. We believe NEIL McLAUGHLIN was elected president in 1941. How about it, Neil? e y ACTI VITIES HORNETS TRIBUNE STAFF Back--Cotton, Hall, Clapper, Stodge, Heath, Weller, Ca well, McGregor, Makley, 2nd—Rathburn, Quick, Strow, Northxup, Dickey, Walter, Jopple. Wilcox, Border, Clapper, Zemke, 1st--Hammond, Beyatrum, Benson, R. Vlele, M. Vlele, Carey, Lenik, Mias Fujlkl. HORNETS’ TRIBUNE The nation wide survey conducted by the “No Such Thing” magazine un- covered a bit of news that came back to Vermontville High'School in a whirl- wind fashion; viz., that, out of every ninety-nine people consulted, one hundred read or at least buy the “Hornets’ Tribune.” Our five-acre publishing plant immediately increased its facilities and grad- uated into the 9 x 12 typing room. Only under the able leadership of the co-editors, Rachel and Mary, and the advisorship of Miss Fujiki could this great plan of re- construction have succeeded; So with renewed effort and courage on September 24, we braved the storm of criticism, and came out money ahead on the first issue. By the time this will have reached your eager hands, we hope to have obtained the anticipated goal of $75; I should add that I can be sure of forty dollars because we already have that much. With this money we shall buy a fifty-acre printing plant. Wait! Our mana- ging editors. Bob and Jake, have donated the fifty acres, paid for by sports editors, Bruce-Joe-Al-Delores-and Naomi, who stole the money from the Art Editors, Ardith and Della. Our success has been largely due to a brilliant staff. Besides those already numerated, we shall mention Assoc. Editors, Gloria and Karl; Grade Re- porters, Speed Dickey, and little Barbara; and lastly activity reporters, Janet, Shirley, and Natalie. We’ve now mentioned everything connected with the paper except the large number of REPORTERS who represent the larger per cent of the staff. These slick chicks and glamour guys do the very hard work and, confidentially, receive higher wages than we editors ! Because of our popularity, we were requested to visit the ‘‘Enquirer and News” plant in Battle Creek to give them our opinion of their set-up. We profited greatly by the excursion through the plant. We went by bus and we had lots of fun and experience. Our picture was in their paper, and we have received many letters from other newspapers asking for interviews because they thought us the most brilliant looking staff ever to be photographed. I guess that covers everything except our sincere desire to return next year to take up where we left off, to keep people well informed as of this year. So we’ll tuck our hen that lays the golden eggs away and block the stairway to success from her e on up until another year. --Bob Beystrum LATIN CLUB Back—Priscilla Hall, Ken Beardslee, Rudie Beystrum, Albert Mix, Mr. Cook, 1st—Don Baker, Helen Shipmen, Wayne Walter, Barbara Northrup. STUD ENT COUNCIL Back--Quick, Joppie, Stephenson, Winegar, Beardslee, Beystrum, Austin, Hammond, Cotton, N. Stephenson, Kroger, Trumble, 1st—Benson, Caswell, Miss Boyd, Mr. Ewing, Mr. Cook, Dickey, Zemke. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council was organized in 1943, and since then has functioned well. Some of the purposes of this worthy organization are to develop and aid school organizations, to direct student activities, and to promote school spirit, and the general welfare of the school. The officers of the Student Council for 1946-47 are: President--------------Joe Caswell Vice President-----------------Karl Benson Secretary---------------------Patty Dickey Treasurer-------------Delores Zemke The Committee chairmen are: Publicity-------------Kenneth Beardslee Athletic--------------Orson Austin Clubs Organization--Norma Hammond Social----------------Barbara Joppie Service---------------Karl Benson Assembly - ---------- - Margaret Rickie Citizenship -----------Rudie Beystrum Financial-------------Delores Zemke The following persons are class representatives: Twelfth; Orson Austin Norma Hammond Ninth; Homer Winegar Barbara Stevenson Eleventh: Rudie Beystrum Barbara Joppie Eighth; Margaret Rickie Dean Quick Tenth; Kenneth Beardslee Barbara Cotton Seventh; Mary Alice Kroger Stanley Trumble During the course of this year the activities of the Student Council have been many. The Social Committee has sponsored four major parties. The Service Committee has sponsored the sale of refreshments at the basketball games, as well as managing the Student Court. The Athletic Committee sponsored a Benefit Dance with the help of the Social Committee, which aided in the purchasing of a new electric scoreboard which is greatly enjoyed by all. The proceeds from the memorable Lions vs. Faculty game went for this purpose. Private donations were made, including one from the Teachers Club. The Assembly Committee sponsored several paid assemblies which also helped a great deal. This year a record changer and loud speaking equipment have also been added to our movie outfit. Mr. Ewing has been particularly helpful in running these ma- chines. V.H.S. is one of the few schools to have a loud speaking network at her games to announce line-ups and other useful information LATIN CLUB The Latin Club was organized last fall with the purpose of promoting a better understanding of Latin. At the first meeting Wayne Walter was elected president; Helen Shipman, vice president; Barbara Northrup, secretary; Don Baker, treasurer Albert Mix, program chairman; Priscilla Hall, reporter. Mrs. Northrup is our advisor. We have our club meeting every other Tuesday, in which we play games or read selections from Latin. Mrs. Northrup had the Christmas party this year at which every one had an enjoyable time. Our plans for the future include a Roman Banquet in the spring and a trip to Ann Arbor to visit the Classical Museum. THE FALL OF THE YEAR When I awake at dawn And find no glowing light To brighten up the room. I’ll know the last great fight Between the sun and clouds Is done. That champion bold Who stirred the hearts of men No longer shines bright gold. At such a time I’ll rise And take my way to some Spot far from buildings gray. But near a simpler home Where lesser creatures live. The useless drones are dead. The hive is nearly blocked By bodies cast without By the practical worker’s head. I see the sapling, bare Of bright green leaf and bud. The rabbit soon will eat The bark and stop the blood That keeps the limbs alive. The birds hund food, while I On nature’s door-step stand To see the summer die. —Karl Benson I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.--Oliver Wendell Holmes. SPEECH CONTEST Back--Quick, Wright, Briggs, Austin, Joppie, Rounds, 2nd—Reeve, Collier, Strow.Viele, Stephenson, Makley, Mrs. Hallenbeck, 1st—Wilcox. Cotton. Benson, Trowbridge. Mahar, Caswell, Carey, Northrup. LIBRARY STAFFS Back—Strow, Hummel, Northrup, Makley, Hall, Walter, Joppie, Wilcox, Collier. 1st—Carey, Randall, McGregor, Mrs. Carey, Lietake, Dack, Gorodenski. SPEECH CONTEST For the fifth consecutive year a speech contest was held in the high school this fall, sponsored by the Vermontville Women’s Club, All students of the English Department participated, being trained by Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Hallenbeck. After elimination contests had been held by classes, a public program was present- ed in the gymnasium on the evening of December 9, 1946. Awards were announced as follows: Or ations: Gloria Carey, First Joe Caswell, Second Declamations: Vernon Trowbridge, First Barbara Northrup, Second Karl Benson, Honorable Mention Poetry: Tom Mahar, First Hope Wilcox, Second Barbara Cotton, Honorable Mention WE THOUGHT WE HEARD THE ANGELS SING On November 13, Lieut. James C. Whittaker spoke at Vermontville High School under the suspices of the Seniors. He told of his hair-raising experiences at sea when he was forced down with Eddie Rickenbacker. His message carred an inspiring note of faith. The High School Cycle A bashful young man as a Fresnmen, A baffled young man the next year. A studious boy as a Junior, Who works very hard all the year. A brilliant young man as a Senior, Who faces the world without fear ! An Athlete on the Eve of Examinations My typing forsaken; My English for Ion; My physics ell shaken; My algebra torn! By remorse overtaken. Why was I ever born? ' HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY The High School Library has been under the direction of two able teacher- librarians during the year, Mrs. Lamb, who held the position for nearly half the year and Mrs. Norhtrup, who came through when she was needed most. The student librarxans were Gloria Carey (chief librarian), Priscilla Hall, Barbara Joppie, Gretchen Collier, Barbara Northrup, Ardith Walter, and Marcelyn Strow, who served a full year; Hope Wilcox, Albert Mix, and Dale Randall, all of whom served for a half year. Dale Randall finished the year as secretary-treas- urer. Nona Makley was substitute librarian. The two big events of the year were the repairing of a number of the students’ favorite books and the sale of the badly worn books at auction. The Library is looking forward to an even better new school year. GRADE LIBRARY The Grade Library was organized during the summer of 1942 by Mrs. Ber- nard Allen, with the assistance of Miss Nora Beust, Specialist in School libraries, Washington, D. C. Books were collected from the vaiious grade rooms, cataloged, accessioned and placed in the present location. The library has gradually been increased, until with our recent order of 39 new books we have 490 volumes, plus approximately the same number loaned to us by the closed schools which transport pupils to our school. The first two summers the library was opened one afternoon a week during vacation when a story hour was conducted by members of the Woman’s Club. During the school year the library is open five periods each day and is staffed by girls from both the Junior and Senior high school who are interested in library work and gladly donate their time. Our aim is to promote interest and establish better reading habits through a supply of good literature for pleasure reading, as well as source material. MUSIC PROGRAM For the first time since war disrupted our music program in 1941 music has been resumed as a regular subject. We were fortunate in having as instructor Mrs. Marion Green, a music major of M.S.C., «rho came to us twice a week. She worked with both band and chorus. We can think of no better place for the school to start reconverting to a prewar basis, than by again providing a full-time music program. CHORUS Back--Joppie, Lenik, Baker, Mix, Schneider, Weiler, Gaedert, Caswell, Zemke, 2nd—Wilcox, LaFleur, Dickey. Wohlscheid, Joppie, Viele, Rounds, Hampton, Reeve, Border, Bulling, Zemke, 1st—Clouse, Dack, Mix, McGregor, Carey, Clapper. Walch, Hall, Cotton. Bennett. IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD Gloria Carey, Albert Heath Norma H ammo ad, Vernon Trowbridge Rachel Viele, Patty Dickey, Priscilla Hall, Phyllis McGregor, Jacob Lenik, Joe Caswell, Orson Amstia photos by Sam ’-eift F.F.A. QUEENS Delores Zemke, Rachel Viele, Marcella West, Joyce Dack. F.F.A. Back- }orodenski, Schneider, Pruden, Heath, Rathburn, Hosey, Southern. 2nd--Cook, LaFleur, Winegar, Musser, Wright, Vernon, Goris, Lamie, Mr. Schroeder, l«t--Wolever, Ferris, Parker, Weiler, Lindberg, Lenik, Zemke, Joppie. F. F. A. OFFICERS President. . . Vice-president Secretary. . . Treasurer. . . Reporter . . . , Edward Zem1.' Bill Lind berg . .Bill Fe- ris . Neil P rker . .Dick eiler F. F. A. CARNIVAL The F. F. A. boys sponsored their first carnival, November 27, in the gym, under the leadership of Supt. Schroeder. All kinds of games were set up, and a gay carnival spirit prevailed. Movies were shown by Mr. Ewing and refreshments were served by the home economics girls under the supervision of Mrs. Ewing. Joyce Dack was chosen queen and she looked very regal with her attendants, Rachel Viele, Delores Zemke, Bonnie Stinson, Carol Stinson, and Marcella West. Nancy Jo Kelsey was a charming crown-bearer and Karl Weiler performed the coronation with much dignity. Mrs. Hallenbeck had charge of the queens and made a very decorative crown and throne. 'T'he door prize, a thirteen pound turkey, went to Leonard Joppie. The many splendid prizes fcr various games were contributed by our loyal business places, and were duly appreciated. The money realized on this project helped to finance the trip to the Inter- national Livestock Show at Chicago. ‘•CHI” TRIP by Dick and Jake On the 24th of November, following Thanksgiving Day, the F. F.A. boys started on their long-anticipated trip to Chicago. After a very pleasant, safe, and speedy trip, they arrived in the city about six o’clock, P. M. After checking in at the Wacker Hotel and unpacking baggage, the group met in the lobby and made plans for the following days. That evening all went to a movie. On Saturday morning everybody breakfasted early then went to the International Livestock Show, which was the main objective of the trip. Here were to be seen vast numbers of show animals, and an inspiring sight it was ! The next place visited was Swift and Company’s plant, also very interesting. That evening was spent at the r enowned W. L. S. Barn Dance. Sunday was spent, each at his own leisure. Monday morning, Mr. Schroeder took the group to the Chicago Board of Trade v here they watched the buying and selling of thousands of bushels of grain. From there, they visited Marshall Fields, the largest department store in the world. The rest of the day was left open to individual choice. Tuesday morning came all too soon, for it was the last day of the momentous trip. On the way out of the city a stop was made at the Science and Industrial Museum. Here the boys got a marvelous over-all view of modern progress in machines and homes. Some day all hope to return and spend the time necessary to study it thoroughly. GIRL SCOUTS Back--Gretchen Collier, Virginia LaFleur, Barbara Beyatrum, Miss Fujiki, 1st—Mai celyn Strow, Helen Shipmen, Rachel Cole, Barbara Northrup. F. H. A. Back—Beyatrum, Strow, Wilcox, Hummel, Reeve, Bulling, LaFleur, Collier, 2nd- - Hampton, Townaend, Rouah, Shaw, Bennett. Quick, Brlgga, Rounda, Mra. Eyeing, lat—Cotton, Cole, ller, Stephenaon, Welch. Scherer, Thompaon, Dack. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization of home- making students in junior and senior high schools of the United States and terri- tories. It came into being through the cooperative efforts of youth enrolled in homemaking in secondary schools for the purpose of developing social qualities and promoting better home life. The Vermontville chapter of 28 members began the year with Patricia Wohl- scheid as president, Joyce Dack as vice president, Della Briggs as secretary, Gretchen Collier as treasurer, and Mrs. Irma Ewing as advisor. They have participated in several activities. The club had charge of re- freshments at the F. F. A. Carnival. The girls took charge of the Junior Red Cross they packed overseas gift packages, filled Christmas stockings, made Easter decorations, and wash cloths for veterans’ hospitals. Severed social meetings were held in the evenings in addition to the business meetings held during the school day. The girls are making plans to sponsor an Old Time Barn Dance, a slumber party, and a Mothers’ Tea before the end of the year. SENIOR GIRL SCOUTS The Girl Scouts were first organized in 1939 under the leadership of Mrs. Mildred Allen. This year this group has achieved Senior Scout rating. Their officers were as follows: Gretchen Collier, president; Helen Shipman, vice president; Marcelyn Strow, secretary and treasurer. Miss Fujiki was their patrol leader. Their theme has been “Service to the Community and Home.” Among their many activities this year, the Scouts have helped in community Red Cross Work, and have sold cards to raise money for their summer camp. Their meetings were held every two weeks and monthly dues of 20 cents were collected. In April these Scouts becmae Senior Scouts at a very impressive in- stallation ceremony with their parents and friends present. ADDITION OF CURTAINS This has been an epic year in many respects, Dut nothing has been quite so outstanding as the addition of the beautiful new curtains to our stage. The Teachers Club, with the peppy Mrs. Bosworth at the helm, revived the project, choosing as a committee Mrs. King, Mrs. Pugh, and Mrs. Hallenbeck. The Mothers’ Club, under Mrs. Roush, countered immediately with money-making plans, followed by other local organizations, the alumni, the rural school boards, and individual donors. In the council chamber, L. Verne Slout, an alumnus of histionic fame, was invaluable. Much thanks is also due Superintendent Schroeder for the excell- ent job of installation. As we go to press we anticipate a formal dedication at Commencement time. BOY SCOUTS Back--T rumble, Trowbridge, Dene, Bursley, Cushing, Faust, C. Bursley MacDonald, Mr. Ewing, lst--Clouse, Todd, Mull, Coulson, Lamie, Mix, Quick. SAFETY PATROL Back--Hummel, Steward, Benton, Cook, Faust, Malcuit, Mix, WohUcheid, Tremble, 1st--Thompson, Gaedert, Giller, Dickinson, J. Mix, Smith, Dean, Neff. BOY SCOUTS The Vermontville Scout Troop No. 48 was organized in February, 1946 with the Lions Club as sponsor. A Troop Committee was appointed consisting of Jay Tuttle, Charles Dane, and Loren Mills. Charles Ewing was chosen as Scoutmaster. Immediately a number of boys began working on the Tenderfoot requirements. Many short hikes were taken. Later in the spring and summer there were a few overnight trips. The first of these was to Barber Woods; the second, a three-day camp-o-ree with other Scouts at Duck Lake. This was the first chance our Scouts had to learn from other Scouts. There were many activities--and everyone is still talking of the good time. The third trip was to Croton Dam in Newago County. On this trip most of the Scouts passed their swimming tests. At present we have sixteen Scouts and several recruits. We are planning on an overnight trip and also a longer trip of several days in the spring. A few plan to attend Council Camp Kiroliex on Clear Lake, Jackson County. Our greatest ambition is to make our outfit efficient in taking responsibilities so we can take our longer trip like veterans. LIMERICKS The brain of our class is Miss Carey. The tales that she tells are most scary. Yes, her stories are so Filled with sorrow and woe. Why can’t she tell one a bit merry? There was a young senior named Gloria Who said, “Though I don’t want to bore ya’, Alma Mater, please note. And on this you can quote, The.fact is, I really adore ya’.’’ A dear friend of us all is Lenik-ski His wit and his brain are brillian-ski. He has many a brother; They write one another. And he tells it to us at great length-ski. EPITAPHS Here lies Al, Who was my pal. Sturdy and strong And not always wrong. Here lies Vernon Clif(ford) Whose mother named him for a lord But who becomes a little bored Unless he’s working on a Ford. Here lies Macbeth of Cawdor, Thane, To whom ambition gave a name. Who murdered oft to reach an aim. But only lost his ill-earned fame. VAion x Back—Zamke, V crnon. Mr. Cook, 1st--Beardslee, Briggs, Beystruxr., Heath, Caswell. BOYS BASKETBALL Back—Der, Mix, Mah r, Hammond, Weiler, LaFleur, Ferris, Mr. Cook, 1st—Vernon, Beards lee, Beystrum. Briggs, Heath, Caswell, Zemke. CHEER LEADERS Jacob Lenlk, Ardith Walter, Rachel Viele, Naomi Clapper. Susie Rathburn. Delores Zemke GIRLS BASKETBALL Back—Hummel, Quick, Briggs, Thompson, Viele, Rounds, Cole, Miss Fujiki, 1st—Zemke, Townsend, Nat Clapper, Hall, R. Viela, Clapper. ATHLETICS For many a season V.H.S. has experienced very tough competition and was at a low ebb in sports. But all things come to an end, and ill-luck is no exception. Nineteen forty-seven marked a new era in the Sports Parade at Vermontville. From the beginning of the year a new movement was growing. There was a full- time coach, the gym saw new backboards, safety pads, a new score-board, and even new jackets, and an enlarged schedule of 18 games. But above all, games were being won by V.H.S. ! The fans were in for plenty of basketball thrills and the season of ’47 was just that. Caught off balance, V.H.S. suffered two early defeats before gaining sure footing in her launching of this new team. Then in the little town of DeWitt she opened a barrage of points to win 33 to 7. Thereafter for five games in a row, she saw her power downing Sunfield 44 to 22; Springport 25 to 21; Alumni 25 to 12. She also lost two heartbreakers to Saranac by one point, and Hastinps B sauad bv the same slight margin. The return game with PoiterviXle developed uto a great Datue, Potterville fi- nally coming out on top 27 to 22. DeWitt, undaunted by her earlier set-back by Vermontville, showed V.H.S. what courage can do. Trailing the whole game, she came within three points of pulling an upset. However, it was Vermontville on top 30 to 27. For the Stockbridge game Vermontville traveled far and wide, getting lost several times, and on arriving she fought a losing game on strange floor 41 to 30. However Stockbridge had to fight hard to take the victory. In an old rivalry with Bellevue, it was Bellevue all the way, as Vermontville couldn’t get started against that smooth playing quintet and lost 34 to 18. The next two games saw V.H.S. defeated by the largest margin, and then winning by the largest margin in recent years. On Nashville’s big floor, Vermont- ville was literally run off the court when Nashville poured on the power to win way in front, 53 to 32. Bur four days later Vermontville proved she still wasn’t down for good. For four or five years V.H.S. hadn’t hit 50 points a game in the regular season, but on Washington’s birthday the Green Hornets really celebrated, swamping a team that had beaten them before by one point, and Hastings B Squad went down 50 to 24. In that game Rudie Beystrum made 18 points for the second time this year--another new record. The next game was a big test to see if the Green Hornets could repeat their last performance. The setting was identical to last year’s game when V.H.S. upset Bellevue by 3 points to win a surprise victory. This time Vermontville and Bellevue each started strongly and in a brilliant first half Bellevue led by a slight margin of 23 to 21. In the last half, the Broncos got a 10 point lead which they protected till the end, winning 47 to 36. The last game of the season was with Saranac and Vermontville was eager to avenge their earlier one point defeat at the hands of Saranac. From the beginning whistle to the closing horn Saranac never had a chance. V.H.S. jumped to a big lead in the first half and in the last half they were winning by a greater margin as the game proved to be a rout. For the second time in a year V.H.S. hit 50 points by defeating Saranac 50 to 34. Again the big ace for Vermontville was Rudie Beystrum with 20 points to lead in scoring for Vermont- ville. (Continued) As we have formerly said, Vermontville is slowly climbing to the top. The season’s record of 8 wins and 10 losses proves that we are becoming a new bas- ketball power. With a little more luck Vermontville could have had a winning season as they suffered two one-point defeats. However, no matter what the re- cords show everyone can proudly say, “It's been a great season for Vermontville!” OUR COACH! One of the most difficult tasks a mein may be called to do is to take over an operation started by someone else and carry through with efficiency. However, it is with extreme pleasure that we express our whole-hearted appreciation to Vermontville High’s new coach and faculty member. As a veteran, fresh from the ranks of overseas’ duty where he served during the war, he was faced with a dif- ficult task. His job was to produce a well-trained, pov er-laden team with an excellent display of sportsmanship. He did just that! Faced with the fact that the group was split from time to time, due to poor cooperation and misunderstanding, he finally molded a team recognized as the best organization in recent years at Vermontville High. Because of the impressive re- cord he has made his first year, we willingly lift our hats and say: “Carry On, Coach Cook!” GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The members of the girls’ basketball team of this year have not won games from the standpoint of score, but they have won from the standpoint of sportsman- ship, teamwork, and good clean fun. Their total number of points in official games was 66 to 110 for the opposing teams. From a look in the scorebook it was found that Rachel Viele and Delores Zemke were tied in number of points with 25 each, until the last game was played. In that game Delores made 5 points while Rachel made only 2. Naomi Clapper made 7 points and Mary Viele, 2. In the girls’ game, forwards are the ones to make the points, but guards should receive as much credit for a game well played. Their two big duties are to guard the opposing forwards so that they cannot score and to pass the ball down the floor to their own forwards. The guards who kept the score of our competitors to a low margin were Natalie Clapper, June Townsend, Priscilla Hall, Bettyann Cole, Delores Thompson, and Carolyn Rounds. The most thrilling game of the season, one which we won, was the last one played here with Saranac. In the last few seconds Naomi made a basket which put Vermontville in the lead 9 to 8. The crowd rose to its feet screaming with excite- ment while Saranac tried in vain to score again. One of the two games which the girls won was an unofficial game against the alumnae. The score was Vermontville 23, Alumnae 15. The highest scorer of the game was Rachel Viele with 12 points. This was a real triumph for the team because it was the first time in eight years that the alumnae had been on the losing end. THE TEAM’S RECORD (8 Victories —10 Losses) In 576 minutes VHS scored 570 pts.--547 pts. Second highest point maker in the state was RUDIE BEYSTRUM with 214 points. For Class D Schools. —O— OPP. VHS Potterville 43 31 Nashville 25 21 DeWitt 7 31 Saranac 26 25 Sunfield 22 44 Springport 20 24 Alumni (Ex.) 12 25 Hastings (B) 26 25 Potterville 27 22 DeWitt 27 30 Stockbridge 41 30 Bellevue 34 18 Sunfield 37 40 Spring port 34 35 Stockbridge ■36 33 Nashville 53 32 Hastings (B) 23 50 Bellevue 47 36 Saranac 34 50 is often fat e-r careless oboui f orfnr j $ h oofr a j f PITTER- PATTER Umpire Al: “Do they play baseball in England?” Mr. Cook: “Not very much.” Al: “Then who’s this British umpire they’re always talking about?” Jake: Dale: Lost Dog “I should advertise for my dog that’s lost.” “A waste of money whatever the cost, ’cause that dog can’t even read.” Lunch Much Mrs. Carey: “Another bite like that and you’ll leave the table.” Gloria: Another bite like that and I’ll be finished.” Junior; Senior: Question “Could you pass the bre'ad? “I think I can, I moved pianos all summer ! Class Song “Out with it,” said Mr. Cook, “If you can’t say it, sing it.” Jake took a long breath and sang, “Sould auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? I haven’t got my lesson done, I’m a half a book behind.” Sold A Dilapidated jalopy wheezed up to the toll gate of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Its worn-out tires were almost flapping in the breeze, and the gas tank was empty. “Four bits,’’ demanded the bridge attendant briskly. “Sold!” cried Vernon wearily, as he climbed from the driver’s seat. A Hole in One Mr. Schroeder: “I made a hole in one.” Mrs. Schroeder: Oh, Richard, one stroke?” Mr. Schroeder: “No, Lillian, one sock.” Loan Say, Eld, about that book I loaned you last month—” “Sorry, Dick, but I loaned it to Bill. Do you want it back? ” “Not for myself, but the fellow I borrowed it from says the owner is looking for it.” Last Words Famous last words: “Well, if he won’t dim his, I won’t dim mine.” Happiness “Happiness,” said the philosopher, “is the pursuit of some- thing, not the catching of it.” “Have you ever, scoffed the sceptic, “chased the last bus on a rainy night? ” No Complaints I hate to be a kicker, I always long for peace. But the wheel that does the squeaking Is the one that g ets the gr eas e ! Business When you call on a business man, call on business, and state your business in a business-like manner. When you have concluded your business, go about your business, leave him to his business, and mind your own business. That’s business. Monkey Darwin took a million years to make a man out of a monkey, but a woman can make a monkey out of a man in half a second. Are You Neighbors Proud of You? I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see aWian live in it so that his place is proud of him. —A. Lincoln. Know When to Stop The first thing to learn about driving an automobile is how to stop. The same applies to making a speech. Lithoguphed A Bound by WALSWORTH BROTHERS Marcolin . Wo., O. 8. A. r r GRAPHS ADVERTISING DROP INTO THE Good Luck Lunch HAVE A DRINK. HAVE A BITE TO EAT, OR JUST SAY “HELLO” TO KULLY EVA AND THE GANG AT 174 SOUTH MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN PHONE 2-252 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 Colborn-Fulton Lumber Co. “THE BIG RED SHED” BUILDING MATERIAL FOR EVERY NEED N. WASHINGTON STREET M. C. R. R. PHONE 9 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS OF Hess Furniture “SEE HESS AND BUY FOR LESS” FURNITURE - RUGS - CARPETS - LINOLEUM REFRIGERATORS - GAS AND ELECTRIC STOVES WASHING MACHINES - OIL BURNERS AND ALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES PHONE 2611 NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN J H Dry Cleaners 104 MAIN STREET PHONE 2411 NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN r AUTOMOTIVE PARTS EQUIPMENT COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP - GLASS INSTALLATION Charlotte Auto Parts 416-26 N. WASHINGTON STREET PHONE 450-451 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Davis Sons PONTIAC SALES AND SERVICE G. M. C. TRUCKS MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE TRACTORS FARM IMPLEMENTS BUMPING - PAINTING - DAY OR NIGHT WRECKER SERVICE 520 LANSING STREET CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Community Oil Company TEXACO PRODUCTS TWO SUPER SERVICE STATIONS CORNER LAWRENCE BOSTWICK 109 LANSING STREET RURAL DELIVERY PHONE 441 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 Eaton Theater CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN - COMPLIMENTS OF Reed’s Shell Service LUBRICATION - GAS - OIL - TIRE REPAIR - TIRES “GOOD SERVICE” COMPLIMENTS OF Pugh Service Station U. a ROYAL TIRES GAS - OIL CRYSTAL FLASH JUST A LITTLE BIT BETTER, FOR A LITTLE LESS. VERMONT VILLE, MICHIGAN TAFFY HAMMOND COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 Hammond’s Garage IF IT’S REPAIRING AND YOU CAN’T DO IT, LET US, WE ARE MORE USED TO IT. PHONE 3291 VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS OF Ward’s Funeral Home AMBULANCE SERVICE PHONE 3911 VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN Best of Luck and Good Health Drink More Milk Nashville Dairy “Just Naturally Good” Nelson Brumm Dial 2451 Nashville, Michigan Co-Operation Gets Results! ! ! ’ For Best Results See Your Nashville Co-Operative Elevator Ass’n. Phone 2211 Nashville, Michigan Congratulations to the Class of '47 Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Ass’n. Manufacturers of Wolverine Brand Creamery Butter Since 1914 There is no Substitute for Good Butter Phone 3081 Nashville, Michigan Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of ’47 The Meade Pharmacy Drugs Soda Fountain Vermontville, Michigan PETE COLIZZI Liberty Sweet Shop We are back again in our kitchen making delicious home made candy and home made ice cream. Best By Taste - - “Quality is Our Motto” Your Choice of Sundaes - Sodas - Mai teds Come in and see Us Charlotte, Michigan Congratulations to the Class of ’47 K. R. Weiler r Vermontville, Michigan Compliments of PRESCOTT MOTOR SALES All Car Service Welding Used Cars Phone 3471 Vermont ville, Michigan Compliments of neil McLaughlin, d. d. s. Vermontville, Michigan REED’S LOCKER SERVICE Refrigerated Lockers - Groceries - Frozen Foods Phone 2111 Vermontville, Michigan Compliments to the Class of ’47 BEN H. LENIK SONS Dealers in Eggs - Poultry - Produce Phone 2181 Vermontville, Michigan Fancy and Staple Groceries - Baked Goods - Meats Fruits and Vegetables MATHEWS GROCERY Vermontville, Michigan LOZO’S THRIFTY FOOD MARKET Groceries - Produce - Meats - Fish Only Quality Home Dressed Meats Sold Here “Where Cash and Carry Prices Save You Money” We Do Custom Butchering Phone 2121 Vermontville, Michigan DEAN’S GROCERY MARKET Fresh Produce - Meats - Fish - Baked Goods - Garden Seeds Phone 2171 Vermontville, Michigan Success to the Class of 1947 L, DONALD KELSEY, D. O. r Vermontville, Michigan ROSEACRE GREENHOUSES Three Wietzkes, Props. 620 W. Harris Phone 266 Charlotte, Michigan SHELDEN LUMBER COMPANY Lumber - Fuel - Builders’ Supplies - Paints and Varnishes Telephone 63 Opposite M. C. Depot Telephone 63 Charlotte, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1947 Phone 159 CHARLOTTE LOCKER STORAGE H. W. Honeywell Frozen Foods Charlotte, Michigan CHARLOTTE IMPLEMENT COMPANY McCormick Deering Farm Machinery and International Trucks Sales and Service 420 Lansing Street Bob Scheib 198 Charlotte, Michigan Maurice Wilson CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY v Pasteurized Milk - Schwegler’s Select Foods - Ice Cream 218 S. Cochran Phone 90 Charlotte, Michigan FRED MURRAY AND COMPANY The Best in Shoes and Rubber Footwear for the Past Forty Years, We Have Appreciated Your Patronage and are Still Here to Serve You. Between the Banks Charlotte, Michigan Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK Charlotte, Michigan THE VAUGHN COMPANY Visit our modern new store where you’ll find a complete r line of clothing for the entire family. Charlotte, Michigan “Where Quality Costs Less” FURNISS DOUSE Drugs - Jewelry - Print Wall Paper Nashville, Michigan KEIHL HARDWARE Your Minneapolis-Moline Dealer Nashville, Michigan Compliments of THE RANDALL LUMBER COMPANY Nashville, Michigan Congratulations to the Class of ’47 FLO THEATER Earl Harris William H. Gregg Nashville, Michigan Always a Good Show at Moderate Prices STANDARD OIL COMPANY High Quality Gasolines - Motor Oils - Greases - Burner Oils Rural Delivery Service Compliments of Ted Zemke Phone 3776 Vermontville, Michigan Congratulations from MAC’S GROCERY Vermontville, Michigan LLOYD J. EATON General Auctioneer Realtor Not the Oldest but the Most Active Phone Vermontville 2189 5 Miles North and If Miles East of Nashville This Corner Reserved for TOBY AND ORA Compliments of TEBE TEMAN, County Clerk THE VOMBREG COMPANY Clothing - - Furnishings Charlotte, Michigan Compliments of MORRIS 5c 10c to $1.00 STORES Charlotte, Michigan “Coronado Home” Appliances - “Varcon” Batteries and Auto Supplies - “Crest” Tires - “Homeguard” Paints and Insulation GAMBLES Herbert R. Black, Authorized Dealer Phone 111 Charlotte, Michigan PACKARD’S FURNITURE STORE Complete Home Outfitters Phone 328 Charlotte, Michigan VAN SICKLE MOTOR SALES Sales FORD Service 123 South Bostwick Avenue Phone 403 VAN SICKLE TIRE SALES 122 E. Laurence Avenue Phone 403 U. S. Tire Distributor - Vacanizing Tire Repair - All Sizes Charlotte, Michigan Sherwin-Williams Paints - - Sno-Sheen Wall Finish Pyrex Ware ... - Universal Appliances Perfection Oil Stoves and Parts ... Tools Poultry Supplies - Electrical Supplies Window Glass - - - Fishing Tackle MILLS HARDWARE Phone 2151 Vermontville, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS BARBER STATE BANK Compliments of FREY’S GROCERY AND TEXACO GAS OIL Continuous Banking Service Since 1862 Phone 3224 Kumbac Korners Vermontville, Michigan Compliments of M. A. MAHAR, Postmaster Stamps Bonds Vermontville LOVELL IMPLEMENT COMPANY Arby - Gordon - Ellis McCormick-Deering Sales and Service International Trucks - Genuine I. H. Parts - Goodyear Farm Tires Phone 3531 Vermontville Compliments of BEN MASON To Senior Class Compliments of CHARLES DANE Eggs - Cabins - Contracting Phone 3712 Main Street Vermontville Compliments of LEXEN’S 5c and 10c 25c and Up Vermontville Compliments of JOHN ILER Vermontville, Michigan For Education It’s Books For Looks It’s a Shave and a Haircut FIRSTER’S BARBER SHOP Vermontville, Michigan ELITE BEAUTY SHOP Reva Kimmel, Owner Frederics Permanents Hair Styling Phone 3831 Vermontville, Mich. E. NATION ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Nu Enamel Paints - Maytag Washers and Gas Stoves - Westinghouse Appliances - Lamps - Radios - Electric Clocks 101 Main Street Telephone 3871 Nashville, Michigan FOOD CENTER SUPER MARKET Where “Better Food Cost Less” Best Wishes for Class of ’47 Nashville Hastings With Best Wishes for the Class of '47 RIVERSIDE FEED MILL Nashville, Michigan Phone 4741 James Rizor Compliments of MI-LADY SHOP Nashville, Michigan Congratulations to Class of ’47 DIAMANTE’S Nashville, Michigan Compliments of McKERCHER DRUG STORE Nashville, Michigan Compliments of JERROLD’S Congratulations to Class of 1947 Charlotte, Michigan MERLE E. HOPPER YOUNG’S RADIO SHOP Guaranteed Radio Service Compliments of Radios - Musical Supplies - Sheet EATON COUNTY SAVINGS BANK Music and Records Phone 288 Charlotte, Michigan 120£ S. Main Charlotte, Michigan Member F. D. I. C. J. J. NEWBERRY COMPANY SHEPARD’S SHOES X-Ray Fitting for the Entire Family 5c - 10c - 25c Red Goose - Florsheim - Freeman Treadeasy Charlotte, Michigan 114 S. Main Charlotte, Mich. MAIN SWEET SHOP Bruno Spagnuolo HAROLD E. SMITH Corner of Main St. and Lawrence Ave. “Just a Good Place To Buy Clothes” Charlotte, Michigan Charlotte, Michigan E. Main Street Phone 9052 NICK’S SERVICE Leonard Gas Oil Products Accessories - Battery Charging - Tires Tubes Vermontville, Michigan THE BEACON Groceries Meats Standard Oil Products — Garage Chester Howe and Sons Intersection Vermontville Road M-50 Phone Charlotte 1247-W-3 VICKERY TIRE SHOP Tractor - Truck and Bus Tires and Passenger Car Tires Expert Vulcanizing on all Sizes Main 59 Charlotte, Michigan “After You’ve Tried the Rest, Try the Best” DEWEY’S GARAGE Day and Night Wrecker Service Phone 3777 Vermontville, Michigan MARKS STORES Auto Accessories - Sporting Goods Electrical Home Appliances - Paint 227 S. Main Charlotte, Mich. ARTHUR L. BARNINGHAM General Insurance and Auto Financing 243 E. Main St. Telephone 3851 Vermontville, Michigan WE WISH TO THANK THE ADVERTISERS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE