Vermontville High School - Verhian Yearbook (Vermontville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1962 volume:

The Verhian 1962 VERMONTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Vermontville, Michigan Volume 15 MRS. INGRID NORTHRUP We, the Verhian Staff of 1962, respectfully dedicate our yearbook to Mrs. Ingrid Northrup. We would like, at this time, to thank her for all the assistance and time she has given to us. Her devotion and guidance has made it possible for many year- books of our school to be produced, for which we are grateful. Verhian Staff ADMINISTRA TION Board of Education SEATED: M. Wilson, Sec.; M. Slout. STANDING: C. Thrun, L, Malcuit, Treas.; E. Gehman, B. Ommen Sr., R. Zemke, Pres. WALTER C. JENVEY JR. Mr. Jenvey came to us from Lake Orion, August, 1956. He became the Superintendent of Vermontville in Jan- uary of 1960. He graduated from Michigan State University where he received his B.A. and M.A. degrees. Superintendent Principal MR. ARVIN ROBERSON These are the times that try men's souls, spoken by an American from another era during a time of great crises. This is undoubtably true today, possibly even more so, for it is unlikely man will ever be faced with more trials and tribulations than he is today. Abraham Lincoln once said, True teaching does not give knowledge, but stimulates pupils to gain it. We in the teaching profession have done our utmost to stimulate you and others like you, to meet and assist in solving the many problems facing this coun- try and the world, and to take your place along side of your fellow man as an active and useful member of society. Good Luck, Class of 1962, and remember that the road to success contains numerous pitfalls. Bus Drivers L. tor.: L. Kilpatrick, M. Johnson, B. Makley, L. Joppie, L. Musser, C. Benton, R. Smith. CLASSES Little in Size D. Hawkins, Pres. J. Adrianson, V.P. J. Newman, Treas. J. Hummel, Sec. H. Ames G. Austin L. Belcher R. Baker R. Byrd D. Chase J. Cranson M. Eastman B. Eastman S. Evans C. Foote L. Foster P. Frith J. Gaedert D. Gardner R. Gagne D. Green J. Gusey L. Harmon J. Harp R. Harvey R. Howe K. Huffman P. Humphreys Big in Spirit D. Kelsey W. Lehman D. Lindberg L. Link B. Marsh M. Martin C. McCrimmon L. Miller L. Northrup D. Rasey F. Scott L. Shance D. Shipman D. Smith D. Stairs L. Stairs C. Steward D. Stine E. Sweet L. Thomason P. Thompson K. Thrun N. Todd R. Trowbridge N. Van Beelen W. Zellers J. Crugher Photo Elsewhere Pres. D. Steward V. Pres. N. Steward Sec. M. Huff Treas. S. Simpson B. Cranson T. Fox A. Graham P. Grant E. Halliwill J. Halliwill K. Harp R. Heinze Mrs. Northrup and Mrs. Arnold, class advisors, teach- ing the Junior High. V. Hoffman V. Hoffman L. Hokanson L. Hokanson T. Sowles K. Stanton M. Steward K. Strohm B. Thomason R. Tomlinson S. Wells M. Wyble D. Yeomans Pres. J. Schaub V. P. M. Kilpatrick Sec. S. Murphy Treas. L. Marsh P. Adrianson M. Barrette P. Belcher C. Benedict C. Bowen T. Byrd R. Childs B. Christman Seize the H. Degner B. Ewing P. Gaedert G. Gibson H. Goodenough D. Graham G. Gutchess J. Heinze J. Heinze J. Hill K. Howe D. Hummel G. Imes T. Janousek M. Kruger J. Mahar D. Marshall A. Martin D. Miller C. Ripley C. Root S. Satterly T. Shetenhelm R. Slade Opportunity P. Smith H. Stierley J. Stiffler D. Thomason B. Thompson R. Trowbridge J. Viele I. Wiser G. Wolcott J. Zellers BELOW: E. Wilson, Pres. C. Tubbs, V. Pres. J. Huff, Sec. P. Baker, Treas. D. Baker P. Barlond ABOVE: J. Bos worth J. Boyer R. Cheal B. Childs P. Childs M. Doherty BELOW: D. Foster T. Foster C. Fox D. Green E. Gutches R. Hamlin One Today Worth Two Tomorrows C. Hulbert C. Imes L. Lehman M. McDonald J. Makley J. Marcum E. Rockwell K. Sanders L. Shipman K. Thrun R. Weiler B. Wiser We Strive to Make Our Best Better Pres. G. Campbell V. P. K. Weiler Sec. J. Goodenough Treas. D. Howe P. Baker G. Becraft I. Boyer C. Brumm D. Collier D. Ewing M. Foster D. Gearhart D. Gusey M. Halliwill P. Hokanson R. Hunt E. King L. Mahar J. Marshall R. Mills B. Newman R. Piddington B. Ransburg C. Sowles D. Stairs M. Steward J. Thompson B. Tomlinson L. Wiser J. Zellers J. Zemke Jr. Chemistry class studying hard. MISS ALICE GARDNER Miss Gardner was the high school English teacher and the Freshman advisor this year. She is shown here with the ninth grade girls' English class. MR. DONALD FLORY Mr. Flory was one of our social studies teachers. He was also the varsity basketball coach, track coach, and Senior Class advi- sor. Mr. Flory is shown here teaching the Juniors American history. MR. JIM VANPARIS Mr. VanParis taught Jr. High and biology. He also was head coach for football and base- ball, and was the Sophomore Class advisor. Mr. VanParis is shown here instructing the eighth grade class in mathematics. MR. ROBERT FERGUSON Mr. Ferguson was one of our social stud- ies teachers. He also taught the Junior High School and was their basketball and football coach. Mr. Ferguson was the Freshman ad- visor. He is shown here teaching the eighth grade. MR. ROGER OMAN Mr. Oman was our high school com- mercial teacher and the Senior Class advi- sor. He is shown with some of his typing students. MR. BURR HARTENBURG Mr. Hartenburg was the high school agriculture teacher and also taught the jun- ior high. He was the Sophomore Class ad- visor. He is shown here teaching the seventh grade science class. English Award CHERRY BENEDICT Homemaking Award MARGARET KRUGER Mathematics Award RITA TROWBRIDGE Music Award JEANNE ZEMKE Latin Award JANE ZELLERS Crisco Homemaking Award BARBARA BUELL Agriculture Award DARREL BAKER P.T.A. Left: Basketball Coach's Award, GERALD COLE. Right: Football.Coach's Award, ALLEN HUMMEL, Awards Program Honor Students JR. HIGH - ROW ONE: H. Ames, K. Thrun, C. Foote, B. Marsh, N. Vanbeelen. ROW TWO: D. Lindbergh, D. Smith, L. Foster, L. Northrup, P. Frith, K. Harp, M. Wyble, L. Imhoff, D. Green, S. Evans, J. Cranson, M. Huff. NINTH AND TENTH - ROW ONE: R. Hamlin, K. Thrun, P. Baker, L. Shipman, K. Huff, J. Bosworth, M. Doherty. ROW TWO: J. Mahar, J. Zellars, P. Gaedert, B. Ewing, H. Stierly, M. Kruger, L. Marsh, P. Adrianson, S. Murphy. ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH - ROW ONE: M. Imhoff, R. Trowbridge, C. Trumble, J. Good- enough, K. Weiler, J. Zemke. ROW TWO: G. Campbell, R. Reed, D. Priddy, E. Degner, I. Boyer, D. King, C. King, L. Schaub. MARILYN IMHOFF CHRIS KING CAROLYN TRUMBLE RITA TROWBRIDGE Top Ten Seniors The above students are the top ten students of the 1962 graduating class of Ver- montville High School. Names are arranged in alphabetical order. The Senior Class is very proud of these students who have worked conscientiously to excel. We wish them the best of luck in the future. FIRST ROW: P. Hokanson, L. Shipman, K. Weiler, J. Zellers, L. Marsh, P. Adrianson, D. King. SECOND ROW: J. Makley, H. Goodenough, J. Hill, S. Sanders, P. Gaedert, P. Baker, G. Gibson, H. Stierley, J. Heinze, J. Boyer, J. Huff, B. Ewing. THIRD ROW: T. Fox, T. Shetenhelm, R. Rockwell, G. Imes, B. Thompson, S. Satterly, S. MacDonald, G. Cole, J. Goodenough, C. Benedict, J. Mahar, K. Howe, C. Fox, E. Wilson, J. Zellers, G. Campbell. FOURTH ROW: K. Thrun, R. Slade, Director, Mr. Montgomery; R. Childs, J. Reed, C. Imes, D. Ewing, J. Zemke. The Sound The Senior Band was very active this year. Starting at the be- ginning of the year it played at every home football game and also participated in the U. of M. Band Day. The band also gave a Winter Concert which the student body enjoyed very much. Starting the Second Semester the band was under the direction of Mr. Montgomery. During this semester the band participated in: the District Band Festival and came out with a Second award; led the parade at the Maple Syrup Festival; and gave an excellent Spring Con- cert. As its final activity the band led the parade Memorial Day. Congratulations to the band, as they have done a wonderful job this year. We really enjoyed the music. The band would like to thank Mr. Humphreys for the eleven years he has given to the Vermontville Band. Without his help and patience our band would not have succeeded. Mr. Robert Montgomery graduated from the Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, where he received his B.M.E. degree. He was the music director of the Broad- way Stock Theater in Kansas. He came to Lansing this winter to attend M.S.U. He is a member of the Lansing Symphony, and M.S.U. Television Orchestra. The Jazz Band, of which he is a member, took top honors in National competition in the Notre Dame Jazz Festival. He has played the trumpet professionally for nine years, and came to Vermontville High School in January of 1962 to become the director of our band. of Music The Vermontville High School Marching Band lined up and ready to lead the Maple Syrup Festi- val parade. (April 28, 1962.) LINDA IMHOFF Jr. High Spelling Champion MRS. DONALD GAEDERT Natalie High School Secretary Scene from the Junior Play Scene from the Senior Play MIDDLE OF FRONT ROW: Pres., G. Campbell; Sec.-Treas., E. Degner; V. Pres., C. King. END OF FRONT ROW, a: right: A. Roberson. Advisor. END OF SECOND ROW. at right: D. Flory, Advisor. The cheerleaders are for leading the cheers and here is what makes the noise, The Pep Club. With strong voices and clapping hands they cheer our team on to victory. Our cheerleaders in action. Jr. Varsity cheerleaders are as im- portant as the Varsity cheerleaders. Jr. High are also very important, for some day the J. V. and J. H. will be Varsity. Pep Club This year was the first year for the Pep Club in VHS. For the first year we had 75 members including teams and cheerleaders. For a small school this is great, so keep up the good school spirit. See you at the game! it ha of high seem good to it is. my 3% years emed to have liber so many so very much be forgotten TITF WILDC TS CALL Don’t Miss Ver - 1958 — we school. About arted we had an? the first time school spo -' showing is Jr Volume 8 y b- m unity Schools L Senior I Nov. 10, Senior Play 1961 VOTE TO Perhe- solid t- 9 ■ x- ■ . 6? ' xA'- «P 0°% x -V' beV O' . f‘ oO o°% v 1 C V' 6� ' 'f- V e ' w£ ' .OS . ' «V -o x CS ve.’ Call Friday, October 20, 1961 Number working as to comt Stv1 Nation that 0°' ,vrf montville that P03S m. V 0 sO int je- ■er of who .mised to Lovejoy’s ir — 1959 — after school tion, but this ivers seat, s started driv- ugh the sum- llman ere ir dri'- GALE WETZEL TO HEAD F.F.A. Officers for this year are as foi lows: Gale Wetzel, President; Gar Gubchess, Vice-President; Hugj Moore, Secretary; Gerald Cole.Trea surer; Roger Piddington, Reports Wayne Woodbury, Sentinal. Junior Officers are; Rocky Rod well, President; Vice President, u; now� ; Ray Schriver, Secretarj :llip Childs, Treasurer; Dam 'r, Sentinal. FFA went on a canco trip, ft 8th of October. They we: then canoed down t ir to the bridge on 6 Saturday morning turned Sunday night Greehand Initiati MAN iNS STAFF I- 1961 journey’ Allege or lers, the |her yet in t. families, Ps, happiness, es, any many a will .own fact cannot posel- necessary -s of the students, oecome of these people? er to this question lies in tdie citizes of Vermontville. dilation nears, high school un and expor- ting that we little harder ttle more, but r King, Duane Prid- ore and Gary Gut- o. dy ches WhJu Aunt Jessie decides to de- liver the mony in person, the fun begins. It is guaranteed to keep you in stitches. Other members of the cast are do all over i Wetzel, Rita Trowbridge, Car- he same way. j 0yjrn Smith, and Chris King. The fun starts at 8:00 o’clock sharp. See you there. lato soup and butter, peanut inner: Mashed dressing, roast nner rolls, veg es. with tomato , milk, cheese NOTICE— The annual P. T. A. carnival win be held October 31 In Hie high school gym. NOTICE— The Vermontville 4-H Butterfly Club is adding two new projects to the club, handicraft for boys and knitting for igdila. HOMECOMING HELD OCTOBER 6TH The 1961 Football Homecoming wa3 the biggest and best yet. We played Woodland that night. lihe Homecoming parade consist- ed of the floats, the band, and the feature attraction, the king and queen and their court. The Princesses and Princes were Charlotte Foote from the 7th grade and Barbara Thompson and Lyle Ho- kanson from the 8th grade. The king and queen candidates from the grades 9 through 12 were Ruth Ann Childs and David Hummel, 9th; Jama Boyer and Dan Foster, 10th; Lee Makar and Chris Brumm, 11th; and last but not least, the senior candi- dates, Rita Trowbridge and Shirel Boyer, who were crowned at the ''alftime of the game. roe: What would you do if you wars in my shoes? Al: Polish them. Mr. Oman who is one of the i visors of .the senior class and a the paper staff advisor was born Iron Mountain, Mich., on N ovem' 28, 1923. He attended Ferris Instituti Big Rapids and has a Ba h ’.a: Science decree. He also atton MSU and majored in Commerce Law. He taught in Vermontville four years, and in Holt, Mich, two yeans. In 1957 Mr. Oman turned to Vermontville and wen to the insurance and real est business. This year he returned the 'Commercial Department. Mr. Oman’s pet peeve is stude that don’t think. LE ECHO MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK TROWBRIDGE MOBIL STATION ROGER OMAN AGENC Verhian FRONT ROW: D. Howe; H. Moore, Business Manager; J. Reed, Co-Editor; Mrs. Northrup, Ad- visor; D. King, Co-Editor; B. Gordenski, Photographer; G. Campbell, Photographer. SECOND ROW: K. Weiler, I. Boyer, J. Goodenough, R. Trowbridge, M. McClelland, M. Imhoff. THIRD ROW: M. Kruger, E. Degner, J. Zemke, P. Hokanson, J. Makley, G. Gutchess, R. Mills. Verhian members busy at work getting ideas for their book. Left to Right: J. Thompson; R. Gardner; L. Trowbridge; H. Moore; C. Sowles; L. Trumble, Vice Pres.; A. Hummel. Pres.; G. Cole, Sec.-Treas.; C. King; J. Nagle; R. Reed; D. Wiser; L. Schaub. Varsity Club Advisors for Varsity Club this year are, Jim Van Paris, Head Football and Baseball coach, and Don Flory, Head Basketball and Track coach. BACK ROW: S. Murphy; M. Kruger; J. Hill; G. Campbell; A. Hummel; C. King; R. Mills; B. Gordenski; C. Root; J. Goodenough. FRONT ROW: Advisor, Miss Boyd; P. Baker; K. Weiler; J. Zemke; C. Smith Trumble; R. Trowbridge; D. King; E. King; J. Reed. Every year the F.T.A. works to send two delegates to M.F.T.A. camp in Battle Creek. This year the delegates were Rita Trowbridge and Elizabeth King. They represented Vermontville in selecting the new state officers and learning some of the programs used by other clubs all over Michigan. F T A Diane King, Secretary; Elizabeth King, Treasurer; Advisor, Miss Boyd; Rita Trowbridge, Vice Pres.; Carolyn Trumble, President. BACK ROW: D. Graham; C. Howe; G. Imes; G. Becraft; C. Brumm; R. Weiler; R. Cheal; G. Gutchess; T. Shetenhelm; B. Thomason; C. Tubbs. SECOND ROW: D. Gusey; L. Lehman; D. Baker; E. Wilson; R. Schriver; D. Stairs; D. Hummel; R. Green; T. Foster; G. Gibson; H. Deg- ner; M. MacDonald; R. Trowbridge. SEATED: W. Woodbury. Sentinel; H. Moore, Sec.;G. Gutchess, V. Pres.; B. Hartenburg, Advisor; G. Cole, Treas.; R. Piddington, Reporter. This year the National theme for FFA is Honoring Rural Opportunities and Responsibili- ties. The boys belonging to the Future Farmers of America have unlimited opportunities before them in the field of agriculture. They have but to develop these opportunities to the fullest of their abilities. Leadership and responsibility are qualities which boys must acquire to succeed in life. The local FFA Chapter provides its members with opportunities to gain skill in these areas. Serica futupS VjrAV THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE R. Rockwell, H. Moore, and W. Woodbury are hard at work on one of the FFA's many projects, mak- ing mail box stands. STANDING: Advisor, Mrs. Arnold. SEATED, Left to Right: Pres. J. Makley; Sec. E. Degner; Treas. P. Hokanson. SEATED: R. Foster; . Makley; E. Degner; P. Hokanson. STANDING, Left to Right: B. Rans- burg; C. Hulbert; K. Sanders; K. Thrun; I. Boyer; H. Stierley; C. Imes; J. Huff; C. Ripley; J. Boyer; M. McClelland; Advisor, Mrs. Arnold. Roman Banquet (Above) Pluto (C. King) asks the gods to look with favor upon the gathering. (Actually it was a very solemn moment because he repeated the Lord's Prayer in Latin.) Nostra Magistra f '4U 4, (Below) Charon (J. Mahar) paddles arriving guests across the river Styx, while Pluto (C. King) and Proserpina (R. Trowbridge) wait to greet them. Student Council FIRST ROW: B. Gordenski; D. King; J. Reed, Treas.; J. Zellers, V. Pres.; A. Roberson, Advisor; H. Moore, Pres.; C. Trumble, Sec.; R. Hamlin, Rep. at Large; L. King; B. Christ- man. SECOND ROW: G. Campbell; L. Lehman; J. Makley; C. King; R. Trowbridge; J. Zemke; R. Piddington; R. Foster. THIRD ROW; G. Cole; V. Hoffman; V. Hoffman; D. Hummel; H. Goodenough; C. Foote; R. Howe; A. Hummel. Bible Club D. Smith; N. Todd; D. Priddy; G. Wetzel; D. Thomason; N. Callihan, Advisor; P. Belcher, V. Pres.; B. Christman, Pres.; B. Ransburg, Sec.-Treas.; C. Ripley; H. Stierley, Song Leader; A. Martin; C. Bowen; K. Huffman. JUNIOR PLAY rrFun on the Run” SEATED, left to right: G. Becraft; C. Sowles; G. Campbell; J. Zemke; D. Howe; R. Mills; P. Hokanson. STANDING, left to right: D. Gusey; R. Hunt; R. Piddington; A. Gardner, Director; B. Newman; D. Ewing; E. King; J. Marshall; J. Goodenough; D. Coller; N. Callihan; D. Stairs; K. Weiler; C. Brumm. SENIOR PLAY (Jur Fins SEATED, left to right: D. Priddy; G. Cole; H. Moore; J. Reed; G. Gutches; D. King. STAND- ING, left to right: R. Foster; W. Woobury; C. King; E. Degner; C. Trumble; R. Trowbridge; G. Wetzel; A. Gardner, Director. Dancing to the music of The Savoy’s, both Juniors and Seniors and their dates enjoyed the setting of Southern Plantation. Congratulations are given Dianalou by our 1961 Festival Queen, Joyce Reed. Festival I I name thee Queen Dianalou, Queen of The 1962 Maple Syrup Festival. The Lieutenant Governor poses with the queen and her court: K. Weiler, J. Zemke, Alternate P. Hokanson, Lt. Gov. John Lesinski, Queen D. Howe, J. Goodenough, E. King, I. Boyer. Maple Syrup Activities of the day included a log chopping contest, children parade, and the Vermontville Marching Band. LOG CHOPPING Left to Right: 1st place winner, Edgar Smith; 2nd place winner, Dewey Hummel; 3rd place winner, Gus Rodeman; 4th place winner, Mike Cates. CHILDREN'S PARADE Left to Right: Eddie Cran- son; Rozzy, Mary, and Jim Carpen- ter; Patty and Karen Fisher. The Vermontville High School March- ing Band. If you walked into room 31 this year, you might have heard a voice seeming to come from nowhere giving a book report, reciting, or asking questions. Another Vermontville first this year was the telephone speaker system installed for Bill Zellers, homebound seventh grade student. Bill was able to hear all class activities and participate with the rest of the class. He completed the seventh grade with a high scholastic average, and will probably handle his eighth grade in much the same fashion. Bill is shown here with a member of the Elks Club which is spon- soring Bill in this program. A THLETICS L. TROWBRIDGE 1961 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Nashville WE 6 THEY 33 Fowler 6 32 Sunfield 0 27 Woodland 6 33 DeWitt 12 53 Potterville 0 27 Bellevue 6 53 Diamondale 6 32 Moore makes a good tackle. (Below) C. KING D. PRIDDY G. COLE G. GUTCHESS ALLEN HUMMEL (Below) ROSS REED (Above) HUGH MOORE (Above) BACK ROW: Coach Don Flory, David Hummel, Calvin Imes, Gary Gutches, Jerry Nagle, Roger Piddington, Chris King, Joe Mahar, Loren Lehman, Richard Trowbridge, Lewis Trowbridge, Head Coach James Van Paris. FRONT ROW: Gerald Cole, Allen Hummel, Hugh Moore, Ross Reed, Dan Foster, Duane Priddy, Michael Doherty. An important feature of the Foot- ball Homecoming is the BIG Pep Rally the night before. Here we see the team, coaches, cheerleaders, and followers. To keep our team going we have to back them with encouragement and lots of noise. With smiles of joy the king and queen, Shirel Boyer and Rita Trowbridge, had a wonderful time at the 1961 Football Home- coming Dance held after the BIG game. 1961 Football Homecoming KICK FOR VICTORY The class of '64 won first place in the Football Homecoming Parade. Jama Boyer was their candidate for queen. Hugh Moore has everything under control here as he tackles his opponent. With speed and much determination our boys didn’t give up this season, even though they took some bad falls. It's teamwork like this that makes you want to get out on the field and get into the fun. All together now, 1-2-3 The ball carrier isn't the only one that should get the credit. Can you imagine where he would be if he were out there alone? Here again we see our boys working as a team. After the BIG game came the Homecoming Dance for the king and queen and their court. Whether you're dancing or just standing around talking, you have a great time. (Left to Right): J. Zellers; L. Schaub; J. Thompson; R. Mills; G. Cole; R. Piddington; N. Briggs; J. Bosworth; M. Doherty; Managers: E. Halliwell, C. King; (Far right) Coach Donald Flory. B Larry Schaub jumps high for those extra points. It’s good” Time out in Varsity game for last minute instructions. The man who makes the points isn’t the whole team. Here the team works together to make sure that points are made. Waiting for the tip-off. Both teams need that ball. BASKETBALL SCORES HOME OPPONENTS 35 44 Bellevue 41 45 56 55 DeWitt 81 77 55 57 Dimondale 65 103 37 56 Fowler 67 64 72 47 Ionia St. P P 51 32 34 44 Potterville 50 57 46 60 Sunfield 59 61 49 53 Woodland 64 45 TOURNAMENTS 55 Ionia St. P F 42 51 Woodland 63 Basketball Homecoming Miss Dorothy Marshall, Freshman candidate, reigned over the Basketball Homecoming dance following the game. The money the Varsity Club made from the voting was put to good use. Each homecoming celebration must have its queen. Our candidates were, left to right, Jerrie Makley, Joyce Makley, Elizabeth King and Dorothy Marshall. These fair beauties were escorted by Varsity Club members Hugh Moore, Chris King, Carl Sowles, and Shirel Boyer. FIRST ROW, left to right: Coach B. Ferguson, S. Simpson, R. Link, T. Fox, E. Halli- well. SECOND ROW: S. McDonald, R. Heinze, N. Steward, G. Kenyon, D. Oman. THIRD ROW: K. Strohm, D. Parker, D. Steward, J. Barnum: (8th Grade). Jr. High Basketball FIRST ROW, left to right: D. Baker, D. Lindberg, W. Lehman, D. Shipman, J. Adrianson. SECOND ROW: Coach J. Thomson, G. Austin, D. Kelsey, R. Byrd, D. Chase, R. Belcher. THIRD ROW: J. Newman, D. Hawkins, J. Gaedert, R. Howe: (7th Grade). STANDING, left to right. D. Green, P. Thompson, J. Hummel. KNEELING, left to right: L. Link, C. Foote, B. Marsh. Jr. High Cheerleaders STANDING, left to right: L. Imhoff, L. Hokanson, L. Schriver. KNEELING: B. Thomason. Baseball FRONT ROW, left to right: C. Sowles, M. Doherty, J. Mahar, M. Kilpatrick. SEC- OND ROW: J. Schaub, C. Fox, H. Moore, T. Janousek, Coach Van Paris. BACK ROW: R. Mills, L. Schaub, C. King. Track FIRST ROW, left to right: Coach Flory, C. Sowles, J. Mahar, H. Moore, L. Trow- bridge, G. Campbell. SECOND ROW: L. Schaub, C. Fox, C. King, D. Steward, E. Halliwill. BACK ROW: D. Hummel, D. Priddy, R. Reed, A. Hummel. ROWLAND Special Cake for All Occasions PARTRIDGE, INC. genuine parts - service FORD FALCON THUNDERBIRD Charlotte Ph. 543-0530 DALE'S BAKE SHOP Hastings, Michigan Compliments of HOFFMAN DRUG STORE Phone WI 5-247 6 Hastings, Michigan Congratulations to the Senior Class WHEELER CITY SERVICE Nashville, Michigan D. E. WERTZ IMPLEMENT CO. MILLERS JEWELERS Diamonds - Watches - Silver gifts for all occasions Hastings, Michigan Compliments of John Deere - New Idea Jamesway Equipment Charlotte, Michigan, Ph. 543-2540 BRUCE'S BARBER SHOP Charlotte, Michigan Congratulations F rom CHARLOTTE SHOPPING GUIDE Compliments of LEO F. ESCH CHARLOTTE APPLIANCE CO. 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Cochran Charlotte Phone 543-0630 fl Ttil VANDERSTOW CLEANERS Phone 543-4200 4-Hour Service Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 310 Lansing St. Charlotte, Mich WELCH HARDWAI John Deere Implerru Phone 3-0820 Sunfield, Michigan IE :nts ioHN Compliments of JOHN MOORE silos and silo equipment A Complete Variety Store paints - shoes - clothing and all small wares KELLEY’S 5$ to $1.00 Nashville, Michigan LOVELL IMPLEMENT CO. International Dealer 420 Lansing St. Charlotte, Michigan Phone 543-0070 Compliments of NASHVILLE CLEANERS Nashville, Michigan ART TWICHELL St Congratulations to Those So Recently Graduated. CHRISTOPHER J. KING ARCHITECT Save 1 'V A. I. A. zt Vermontville, Michigan PORTER FURNITURE Compliments of 231 South Cochran Charlotte, Michigan MCDONALD’S Phone 543-2380 HAIR STYLING Where quality is not expensive Charlotte, Michigan Furniture - Appliances Floor Coverings HASTINGS Compliments of CUT RATE SHOE STORE WAYNE'S SHOE STORE Hastings, Michigan Shoe Center of Barry County Tops in Styles for Teens Fun for Everyone Compliments of Visit the the HASTINGS BOWL HASTINGS BANK Save on Hardware, Paints Congratulations to the and Appliances Graduating Senior Class HASTINGS BANNER Hastings, Michigan ■STOP) MILLS’ ' -rryAND HARDWARE Congratulations, Seniors U save Phone IDLE ROLL SKATING RINK AT CL 9-7231 Charlotte, Michigan Vermontville, Mich. Phone 543-3950 Dedication RUTH ANN TODD The following section of our yearbook is dedicated to Ruth Ann. Ruth had to leave school at the end of the sixth grade because of illness. We have missed you, Ruth, and your sweetness has added so very much to our years as a part of Vermontville High School. In Memoriam RAYMOND SIPLE This section is also in memory of Ray Siple who passed away in the summer between our Freshman and Sophomore years. His memory will always be cherished, and his friend- ship will never be forgotten. GERALD ALLEN COLE President It's nice to be natural, when you're naturally nice. LARRY LEE TRUMBLE Vice President Never a care, never a hurry; just one girl his main worry. Class Officers EMMA LOU DEGNER Secretary To be good, is to be happy. JERRIE LEE MAKLEY Treasurer The sight of you is good for sore eyes. NYLE WILLIAM BRIGGS Life is just one thing after another. ROSEMARY ANNA FOSTER Though I cannot outvote them, I will outargue them. NOLA MAE BELCHER It isn't a crime being short, only a nuisance. MICHAEL J. FISHER He never says more than is necessary. BONNIE ELAINE GORDENSKI She's sure to be seen where fun and mischief beam. GARY RAY GUTCHESS ”He surely is a card (the joker). MAURICE ALLEN HUMMEL No man's knowledge can go beyond his experience. CAROL KAY IMES If you ask me no ques- tions, I'll tell you no lies. SHARON ANN IMES Cheer up. The worst is yet ROGER LEWIS GARDNER to come. A laugh is worth 1,000 groans in any market. DIANE JANE KING Her eyes are the gateway to her soul. MARTY ANN MCCLELLAND Then she will talk; my, how she will talk. HUGH ERIC MOORE I'm not a wolf; it is just that you’re such a lamb. JERRY DEWITT NAGLE A man's best friend is his car. JOYCE ANN REED There is no greater wis- dom than kindness. LARRY F. SCHAUB A quiet guy; but quite a guy- DUANE PRIDDY Let thy speech be better than silence, or let there be si- lence . ROSS ALLEN REED Handsome, handy, and a devil at heart. (Left) LEWIS AUSTIN TROWBRIDGE Happy am I; from care I'm free. Why aren't they all contented like me? (Right) RITA ANN TROWBRIDGE The place where loveli- ness keeps house. ” (Left) GALE PAUL WETZEL I had a lot of good ideas, but they were both wrong. (Right) DONALD JAMES WISER My memory is what I for- get with. (Left) CAROLYN SMITH TRUMBLE Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes. (Right) WAYNE F. WOODBURY I like work. It fascinates me. I could sit and watch it for hours. Senior Activities Held Office NOLA MAE BELCHER - Paper Staff 4; Bible Club 2; Chorus 1,2: NYLE WILLIAM BRIGGS - FFA 1,2.3; Football 3; Basketball 2: GERALD ALLEN COLE - FFA 1.2,3,4; Class Officer 3,4; Football 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Student Council 1,4; Paper Staff 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Band Board 2,3,4; Football Homecoming Court 1: EMMA LOU DEGNER - Paper Staff 2; FHA 1.2 ,3,4 ; Verhian Staff 4; Class Officer 4; Pep Club Officer 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; McCall Teen Board 4: MICHAEL J. FISHER - FTA 3: ROSEMARY ANNA FOSTER - Paper Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Tennis 2,3; Bible Club 2,3; Swim- ming 2,3; Dramatics 2,3; Traverse City 2,3: ROGER LEWIS GARDNER - FFA 1,2,3.4; Football 3; Varsity Club 4: BONNIE ELAINE GORDENSKI - FHA 1,2,3; Paper Staff 2,3 4 ; FTA 3,4; Junior Play 3; Verhian Staff 3,4: GARY RAY GUTCHESS - Senior Play 4; Junior Play 3; FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 4; Band 1.2; Sci- ence Club 1; Verhian Staff 4: MAURICE ALLEN HUMMEL - FTA 3,4; Class Officer 3; Football 1,2,3.4; Basketball 2,3; Var- sity Club 1,2,3,4 ; Track 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4: CAROL KAY IMES - FHA 2,3,4; Verhian Staff 4; Band Board 4; Band 4; Majorette 4; Junior Play 3; Paper Staff 2: SHARON ANN IMES - Paper Staff 4: MARILYN SUE IMHOFF - FHA 1,2,3; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Maple Syrup Court 3; FTA 1; Verhian Staff 4; Class Officer 3; Paper Staff 1; Junior Play 3; Library 1; Pep Club Advisory Board 4: CHRISTOPHER JOHN KING, JR. - Class Officer 1; Basketball Manager 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; FTA 1,2,3,4; Baseball Manager 1,2; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; Pep Club Officer 4; Paper Staff 2,3; Senior Play 4; Junior Play 3: DIANE JANE KING - Cheerleading 1,4; Paper Staff 1,3; FTA 1,2,3. 4 . Bible Club 3; Band 1, 2,3,4; Band Board 1,3,4; Verhian Staff 3,4 ; Maple Syrup Court 3; Senior Play 4; Junior Play 3; Majorette 3,4 ; Student Council 4; Pep Club Advisory Board 4; Girls' State 3: JERRIE LEE MAKLEY - FHA 1,2,3,4 ; FTA 1; Verhian Staff 4; Class officer 4; Maple Syrup Court 3; Junior Play 3; Cheerleading 3,4; Majorette 2; Basketball Court 4; Football Court 2; Student Council 1; Pep Club Advisory Board 4: MARTY ANN MCCLELLAND - Paper Staff 2; FHA 1,2,3,4 ; Verhian Staff 4; FTA 1; Junior Play 3: HUGH ERIC MOORE - Track 1,2,3; FFA 1,2 ,3,4 ; Paper Staff 3; Verhian Staff 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Class Officer 2; Student Council 4 ; Football 3,4; Baseball 1,2,4; Jun- ior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Band Board 2; League Student Council 4: JERRY DEWITT NAGLE - Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; FTA 3; Paper Staff 2,3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 2: DUANE PRIDDY - Baseball 1; Track 2,3,4; Bible Club 1,2,3,4; Boys’ State 3; Football 4. JOYCE ANN REED - Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 1,3,4; FHA 3; Verhian Staff 3,4 ; Maple Syrup Queen 3; Class Officer 3; Student Council 1; 4 ; Basketball Homecoming Court 2; League Cheerleading 4; Band 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Pep Club Advisory Board 4: ROSS ALLEN REED - Football 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3, 4; Track 2,3,4: LARRY SCHAUB - Football 1; Track 1,2,3,4; FTA 3; Varsity Club 3,4; Student Council 2; Sci- ence Club 1; Homecoming Court 2; Band 1,2; Band Board 2: CAROLYN SMITH TRUMBLE - Basketball Homecoming Court 1,2; Student Council 3,4 ; FTA 1,2,3, 4; Paper Staff 3,4 ; Cheerleading 3; League Student Council 4; Maple Syrup Court 3; Football Homecoming Court 1; Pep Club Advisory Board 4: LEWIS AUSTIN TROWBRIDGE - Basketball 1,2; Football 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Varsity Club 4: RITA ANN TROWBRIDGE - Class Officer 1; FTA 3,4 ; FHA 2,3; Verhian Staff 4; Student Coun- cil 4; Football Homecoming Court 4; Maple Syrup Court 3; PTA Latin Award 2; Betty Crocker Award 4; Basketball Homecoming Court 3: LARRY LEE TRUMBLE - Football 1,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 4; Baseball 2: GALE WETZEL - FFA 1,2,3, 4 ; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Bible Club 1,2,3,4: DONALD JAMES WISER - Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Varsity Club 3,4; Student Council 3; Baseball 1,3: WAYNE WOODBURY - Football 1; FFA 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2: Chicago, Here We Come! Senior Trip May 21 23 A very enjoyable time was had by all, and we returned feeling tired but elated over our experience. Leaving the Sherman hotel. While in Chicago we visited such places as the planetarium, Chinatown, Museum of Science and Industry, the Aquarium, and many other interesting spots. A guide also took us on a tour of the great city. Resting our weary bones. Guest speaker was Dr. Fred Vescolani, Professor of Education, MSU. Commencement The Junior class lined the aisle to beautify Commence- ment. Valedictory Address given by Rita Trowbridge. Presentation of class flower by Linette Cole and Jack McClelland. Presentation of class by Mr. Arvin Roberson, Principal. Presentation of Gavel to Jun- ior class president. Gary Campbell, by Gerald Cole, Senior class president. The last get-to-gether. Even Seniors can be serious, at Commencement. AWARD WINNERS Agriculture---- Gerald Cole Athletics ------ Allen Hummel Balfour--------- Rita Trowbridge Commercial------ Diane King Music----------- Diane King Danforth-------- Joyce Reed and Gary Gutchess Scholarships---- Diane King and Rita Trowbridge Presentation of Diplomas by Reinhart Zemke, Pres, of Board. [ CITIZEN’S r elevator ONE HOUR MARTINIZING The Most in Dry Cleaning SHIRT LAUNDRY 223 S. Cochran Ph. 2411 Charlotte, Mich. -w ■ Buyers of Compliments of Beans - Seeds - Grain JACK'S STANDARD SERVICE STATION Headquarters for Agent: WAYNE BOS WORTH Wayne Feeds Coal - Fertilizer Vermontville, Michigan Tile - Fence Posts Compliments of BEHRENS AND ROWE Phone CL 9-7225 PHARMACY Vermontville, Michigan BILL BROWN - Prop. Charlotte, Michigan — Compliments of the MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK Vermontville, Michigan Compliments of RANDALL LUMBER AND COAL CO. Nashville, Michigan Phone OL 3-2841 Compliments of HANNA'S LOCKER SERVICE Sunfield, Michigan Phone SUnfield 3-5100 Congratulations to the Graduating Class! DEAN'S SUPER MARKET Vermontville, Michigan Good Luck to the Senior Class TRUMBLE'S TAVERN Vermontville, Michigan CHAR — LANES 12 New AMF Alleys Air Conditioned Bowling at Its Best Lansing Rd. Compliments of AL MIX'S BARBER SHOP Vermontville, Michigan SCHADER'S OFFICE SUPPLIES For the Business Home and School Windsor 5-3344 - 126 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan Racing Equipment Custom Motor Work Vermontville. Michigan JOHNNIE'S AUTO PARTS Wholesale and Retail CL 9-7260 Crank Balancing 170 N. Main Let Us Make Your Home MATERIALLY Better COLBORN-FULTON LUMBER CO. 316 N. Washington Phone 543-2220 Charlotte, Michigan Compliments of WCER Eaton County Radio 1390 KC '|f V SCHRADER HUBER AGENCY Insurance Bonds New Location - 128 South Cochran Formerly Eaton Co. Saving Bank Vermontville Branch Main Office CLIFFORD PRESCOTT 128 South Cochran CL 9-8933 Phone 543-1740 PENNOCK Compliments of MARCUM HARDWARE CONCRETE PRODUCTS Vermontville, Michigan Extend Best Wishes to the Class of '62 Compliments of GAMBLES 725 Durkee The Friendly Store Nashville, Michigan Nashville, Michigan OL 3-9371 NASHVILLE CO-OPERATIVE ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION WILLIAM J. STANTON REAL ESTATE BROKER Nashville, Michigan Insurance - Auctioneering Vermontville, Michigan Full Line of Groceries and Cold Cuts SMITH'S MEN'S WEAR MAC'S GROCERY Just a Good Place to Buy Clothes Vermontville, Michigan Charlotte, Michigan COMPLIMENTS OF MICHIGAN MAGNETICS, INC. Vermontville, Michigan Compliments of FURLONG BROS. WELDING AND MACHINE COMPANY Minneapolis-Moline Sales - Service Nashville, Michigan CHARLES VIELE BULLDOZING Two Dozers for Quicker Better Service D-6 D-7 DOUSE REXALL DRUG STORE Drugs and Jewelry Nashville, Michigan 3 4 Yd. Drag Line Excavating - Grading - Clearing Phone CLifford 9-7230 220 Round Lake Vermontville, Michigan Diamonds Watches Jewelry Service Super Market Jewelers VICTOR A. HIGDON Nashville, Michigan In Makers Phone OL 3-9781 Open Till 9 P. M. Compliments of PRESCOTT MOTOR SALES Massey-Ferguson Dealer Vermontville, Michigan Compliments of MARTHA'S CAFE Phone CL 9-3261 Vermontville, Michigan Compliments of DR. ROGER A. BARRETTE VOGT FUNERAL HOME GEORGE H. VOGT WILBUR MARSH Ambulance Service Vermontville - 199 E. Main Phone CL 9-8955 Nashville - 204 North Queyi Street Phone OL 3-2612 MAKER’S SUPER MARKET The Friendly Place to Trade Open 6 Days a Week From 8 A. M. -9 P. M. Vermontville and Nashville, Michigan The Big Store in the Little Town Compliments of KATE'S BEAUTY SHOP MAPES FURNITURE CO. Ph. 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