Vestaburg High School - Wolverine Yearbook (Vestaburg, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1959 volume:

1959 Ai to yUi4UlA' Mr. Wilbur Thom, Treasurer; Mr. Roy Bunce, Trustee; Mr. Harry Horton, President; Mr. Dale Freeman, Secretary; Mr. Ray Persall, Trustee. SUPERINTENDENT CLAIR C. STAUFFER Michigan Teacher of the Year Selection 1959 School Board ALGER DEMOREST AidiotyiapAi Mr. Vanderlaan: Commercial, Basketball Baseball Coach Mr. Wood: Social Science, Athletic Di- rector, Football Track Coach. Faculty Mr. Sears: English Mr. Zawadzinski: 8th Grade History Mr. Lahman: English, Library, Journal- ism Mr. Uren: Band, Drivers Education Mr. Murray: Industrial Arts Mr. Wilson: General Science, Mathe- matics Mrs. Myers: Social Studies, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Home Ec. AtdoyvapJiA. t Mrs. Sharpe: Fifth Grade Mrs. Showers: Fifth Sixth Grades Ars. Hardman: First Grade ✓I rs . Fuller: Kindergarten Faculty Mrs. Frisbie: Fourth Grade Mrs. Sarver: Third Fourth Grades Mrs. Keeler: Third Grade Mrs. Beach: Sixth Grade Mrs. Sewell: Seventh Grade 4 Miss Foote: Second Grade Mrs. Thorrez: Second Grade AustcuyuzspJvL . Office Help: Mrs. Harris Mrs. Nokes Personnel Cooks: Mrs. House Mrs. Whitney Mrs. Foote Custodians: Mr. Brown Mr. Mallory Ted Johnson Secretary Mr. Wood Sponsor Jeanne Kress Marshall Grover Connie Keeler 6 Joanne Freeman Lyle Bennett Vicki Bennett Keith Johnson Vanessa Carrick Bill Wilson Mary Rogers Joy Watterson Martha Glowacki Don Braman Joyce Beach 7 k John Brecht lone Carrick Bill Brantley Janet Scott Tom King John Williams Paul Flower 9 Carolee Smith Mickey Anna Jackie Beach ! AutcuyiapJiA. Class Activities Mitchell Anna- -4-H 1,2,3,4; 4-H Leader; Baseball 1; Glee Club 1. Jackie Beach--Jr. Varsity Cheerleading 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2; 4-H 1,2,3; Annual 4. Joyce Beach--F.H.A. 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Class Play 3; Glee Club 3. Caroline Bennett--4-H 1,2,3,4; 4-H Jr. Leader; F.H.A.; Annual 4. Lyle Bennett--Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; 4-H 1,2. Vicki Bennett -- F.H.A. 1,2; 4-H 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Twirler 1,2,3; Drum Majorette 4; Var- sity Cheerleading 3,4. David Bigelow--Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; Basketball 1; 4-H 1. Donald Braman--4-H 1,2,3,4; 4-H Jr. Leader 4; Football 1,2,3; Glee Club 1; Baseball 1. Bill Brantley--Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Track 2,3,4. John Brecht Leonard Brookens--Library 1,2,3,4; Class Treasurer 3,4; Student Council 4. Burr Brooks --Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Class Play 3; Annual 4; 4-H 1,2,3; Class Reporter 3,4; National Honor Society 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4. Louis Brown--Class Treasurer 2; Class Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Jr. Conductor 2; Glee Club 1; Annual 4; National Honor Society 4. Daniel Callison--Library 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Annual 4; Class Play 3,4; Glee Club 1; National Honor Society 4. lone Carrick--F.H.A. 1; F.N.A. 1; 4-H 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Library 4. Vanessa Carrick--4-H 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Operetta 1; Class Play 4; Annual 4. Janet Drake--4-H 1,2; School Paper 4; Library 1,4; Annual 4. Jcnrce Favorite--Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; 4-H 1,2; School Paper 4; F.H.A. 2; Annual 4; Library 2,3,4. Gale Fisher--Football 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Reporter 1,2; Class Play 4; School Paper 4; Annual-4. Paul Flower--Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4. Joanne Freeman--Class Play 3,4; Reporter 1,2,3,4; School Paper Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Annual 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Officer 3; 4-H 1,2,3,4; Officer 1,2,4; Homecoming Queen 4; Speaker, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Government Day Recorder 4; National Honor Society 4; Student Council 4. AidxxyuifbUl Leo Geenens - - Class Play 3,4; Speaker, Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Student Council 4--Vice Pres. 4; Class Vice Pres. 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Basketball and Baseball Mgr. 2,3,4; School Paper 4; Annual 4; National Honor Society 4; Wolverine Boys' State 3- Martha Glowacki--4-H 1; Glee Club 2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1; Carnival Queen 1. Marshall Grover --Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Class Play 4; School Paper 4. Doris Hilding- -F. H. A. 1,2; 4-H 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Operetta 1; School Paper 4. Keith R. Johnson--Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball Manager 2,3,4; Baseball 1; Track 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; 4-H 1,2; Annual 4. Ted Johnson - - Track 1; Library 2; Class Secretary 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4; School Paper 4; Class Play 4; Glee Club 2; National Honor Society 4. Connie Keeler--4-H 1,2; F.H.A. 1; Class Play 3,4. t Ruth Kinkle- -4-H 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; T r easur er 1; National Honor Society 4. Tom King--Baseball 1,2; 4-H I. Jeanne Kress--Alma 1; Glee Club 2,3; F.H.A. 2,3. Russell Maes Ramona Markham--Spanish Club 1,2; Bus Monitor 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Student Council 3; F.H.A. Reporter 3; Jr. Sr. Banquet Chairman 3; School Paper 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 3,4; Music Appreciation Club 1,2; Class Play 3,4; National Honor Society 4. Sally Phelps - - Band 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; 4-H 1,2,3; Annual 4. Mary Rogers--Basketball 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Cheerleading 2,3,4; Operetta 1; Class Play 4. Janet Scott--Glee Club 2,3; Basketball 2; Class Play 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; 4-H 1; School Paper 4. George Showers--Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4; School Paper 4; Youth Talent Exhibit 1. Carolee Smith--Glee Club 1; School Paper 4; Class Play 3; 4-H 1,2; F.H.A. 1; Annual 4; Li- brary 1. Don Stearns--Track 1,2,3.4; Student Council Pres. 4; Class Pres. 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; 1 Football 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; 4-H Jr. Leader 1; National Honor Society 4. Roy Switzer--4-H Jr. Leader 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2; Glee Club 1; Operetta 1. Joy Watterson--Class Secretary 1; Queen's Campaign Mgr. 1; 4-H 1,2; Operetta 1; 4-H Secre- tary 1; F.H.A. 1.2; Basketball 1,2; Youth Talent Exhibit 1,2; Reporter 2; Band 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3; Latin 2,3; Class Play 3.4; Magazine Sales Mgr. 4; School Paper 4; Annual 4; National Honor Society 4; D.A.R. Good Citizen 4. John Williams Bill Wilson--Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Track 3,4; 4-H 1,2; Annual 4; Class Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Youth Talent Exhibit 1. 11 Auio Uiflhi ♦ .tf. JUNIOR CAST “Hillbilly Courtship Aidoxyui Uvi •k  ¥ help.'iii the kit- CLASS COLORS BLUE WHITE CLASS MOTTO ... IF WE REST WE RUST The road of life leads far ahead For travel day by day. Do we know where we're going, or Are we simply on our way? To reach a goal, complete a task, We travel, mile by mile, Looking back can never guide us To something more worthwhile. There is no use in vain regret Or crying wasted tears, What we have done remains unchanged By grief in later years. But what we do, what we can be Is where we've placed our trust. We must ever work toward our goal-- 'Cause if we rest, we rust. CLASS FLOWER WHITE CARNATION Not what we have, but what we use, Not what we dream, but what we do, Not as we take, but as we give-- We can attain our purpose true. It's not the speed at which we chase But the steady, constant driving That will bring us ever closer To the goal for which we're striving. With an enduring view of the future's store We'll forge ahead; We must! For step by step we'll gain our mark But if we rest, we rust. 15 In Memoriam Mrs. Ruth Otterbein 1895-1958 At JJa. doot, on. 4UMn£A. evening, J at ±he- fitbLu iAxujuathcu- i-fcahcL Jr he. uj-fu o iLn A he. pin . sthJLeAj HeojtA Jch ' tapplruy cjf- aJul uxdbuutj $ouftdU ofo I7umjjlX-i un icLj oj- ujondoh.; -u aumJ -OcllxJ ±hu pint. ihjuLd, HuAluoul -ajLuhJCa- ' 4cud. JtJu, luoJx . t fi-OJxroJtA . OeJi ty UJaxLeutnJJr. Lowj eAlouj 16 7utoKf UifUlA. Juniors Pauline Sabin Ray Elder Peggy Jenkins President Vice President Melvin Carrick Secretary Shirley Kovacs Jim Wilson Rosemary Frost Sandra Bradley Byron Smith Tom Cairl T reasurer Sally Halloc Gloria Horton Roger Chapman Mary Ellen aman Braman Garry Bradley Nancy Smith Lynwood St. Peter Florence Williams Victor King Wanda Sooy Jim Crawford Ruth Palmer Larry Christie Lana Wadle Jim Johnson Janet Wing Kathaleen Hull Alden Brookens Maryellen Drake Paula Fisk 17 Doug Russnell Auio yuM{iltsi i Sophomores Steve Steere, President Pat Foote, Vice President Janet Brecht, Secretary Bonnie Tubbs, Treasurer Allen Harrington Victor Marvin Keith Otto Shirley Small P v7 Roger Austin Jim Marvin Stanley Beach Nita Fisk Linda Scott Diana DeHart Bob Brauher Diana Britten Richard Johnson Ronald Hinton Douglas Welch Henry Corder Ivan Corder Dick Wood Beatrice Kress Eugene Jennings Patsy StPeter Dode Bradley Judy Powell 1 Nina Carrick Larry Holmes Michael Beard Thomas Williams Alberta Morrow Karen Wright Diana Kemp Marguerite Dale Borton Garry Roberson Larry Roberson a V Jim Wojtowicz Stewert Yeoman Barry Bennett Dolly Thom f 18 Gary Shattuck Leo Hines Ethan Beach Don Meyers Vk •■Oj A UT n v  $ !fe If jlk AidoKyuzpJiA. mam Freshmen Jim Showers President Dave Conn Vice President Bob Grover Sharon Frost Sharon Watkins Jack Pearl Steve Kinkle Keith Nyquist Kendall Anna Nadine Stearns Marion Gerred, Jr. Hugh Callison Darrell Hunt Betty Stratton Janet Hamlin Eugene King Sharwin Clark Sharon Phelps Kaye Russnell Martha Drake Dorothy Grover Secretary Kay St. Peter Treasurer Bill Switzer Sandra Phelps Phyllis Bradley Don Mallory Richard Enterline Ruth Harris Shirley Brauher Mike Corlew Jim Phelps Judy Graham Sharon Freeman James McGill Richard Grover Rosemary Hinton Kay Keeler Lanny Fisk Gordon Davis 19 AuhuyiofUui ROW 1: Frank Glowacki, Janice Fisk, Galen Watterson, Mike Carter, Carolyn Miles, Joel Avery, Carolyn Henry, Ernest Carrick, Lloyd Palmer, Michael Sabin, Lois Hinton. ROW 2: Rozanna Mallory, Ivan Palmer, Joyce Erskin, Johnny Gooder, Ethel Seymore, James Leather- wood, Duane Christie, Joyce Foor, Ronnie Rogers, Verona Cairl, Gary Rogers. ROW 3: Earl Crosley, Ann Corlew, Basil Ordiway, Phyllis Switzer, Johnny Stamm, Joan Stamm, JerrySears, Rosemary Kalis, Roger Anna, Carol Swarthout, Allen Graham. ROW 4: Connie Williams, Jim Gifford, Jane Erskin, Wilson Drake, Connie Stearns, Steve Miles, Diane Beach, Dick Bradley, Diane Inbody, Jerry Brecht, Carolyn Tubbs. ROW 5: Dale Collins, Ronnie King, Mr. Demo- rest, Devere Curtis, Poppy Hubbard. Seventh Grade Mrs. Sewell, Teacher. ROW 1: Harry Keeler, Joyce Hamlin, Elmer Beach, Sharon ____ Kemp, William Johnston, Gloria Carll, David Lester, Carolyn Braman, Richard Wolf- ■■■i gang, Kay Bunce, Ricki Erskin. ROW 2: Gary Nickerson, Paula Vliet, Sara Wilson, Philip Johnson, Jean Corlew, Bruce Hall, Susan Fisk, Eldon Stratton, Helen Borton, Dale Carll, Louise Palmer. ROW 3: Roger Brauher, Rodney J enkins, Carol Smith, Paul Corder, Sharon Mallory, Darrel Wilson, Dick Roberson, Billy Sanders, Philip £ Buskirk, Eleanor Inbody, Vernon Hull. f|r 4 |0 O a JZ, rs M fS K. ’ fry 9 n 11 ' Jm rs z. f 1 s I a AidxMfA pJtl A fi m dfii 3 Lf IB a 3 e% f 3 a % ’ Jft ' JMP y .fif -y til I Fifth Sixth Grade ROW 1: Mrs. Showers, Teacher. Raymond Gifford, Beverly Crosby, Stephen Turner, Sheila Chase, Michele St.Peter, Danny Rusnell, Marcia Smith, David Collins, Linda Rogers, Marion McCormick. Carolyn Ardner. ROW 2: Judy Sibert, Leslie Jenkins, Ruthanne Nickerson, Evert Ordiway, Sue Ann Williams, Paul Scott, Billy Steere, Barbara Thom, Dean Johnston, Linda Silvert, Jim Erskin, Kaye Wright. ROW 3: Linda Seymour, Loran Persall, Nila Fisk, Paul Ordiway, Nancy Carrick, Monty Wood, Mickey Miel, Roger Caris, Connie Hoover. NOT PICTURED: Floyd Wright, Mark Sears. Sixth Grade a r o fs 3 3 fft I  ry 3 m O jjj Q ik a y i ROW 1: Steven King, Steven Keeler, Pamela Beard, Dawn Evitts, Linda Wadle, Doris Corder, George Nicholson, Linda Carrick, Chuck Frisbie, Linda Keeler, Dennis Graham, Cheri King. ROW 2: J. David Bennett, Anna Buskirk, Richard Holmes, Maxine Bennett, Marsha Foote, Florence Avery, Ida Kate Henry, Kenneth Palmer, Janice Minser, Meriel Brauher. ROW 3: Ann Sears, Mrs. Beach, Teacher, Allen Throop. ROW 1: Mrs. Sharp, Teacher. Michael Grover, Verna Beth Welch, Richard Fisk, Michael Nicker- son, Crystal Bollinger, David St ratton, Donella Foor, Lonnie McQueen, David Johnston, Jovce Me- r.ill T : . t- • . i _ t-n _ , .... 7 Gill, Junior Wadle. ROW 2: Steven Bigelow, Dianne Carrick, Patrick Corlew, Viola Blanchan, Sue Switzer, Terry McGill, Jerald Kemp, Janis Crosby, Larry Staples, Darwin Foote, Jackie Esch. Dennis Stratton. ROW 3: Linda Donley, Corwin Foote, Jessica Chase, Darrell Rusnell, Judy Christie, Gary Graham, Christina Drake. NOT PICTURED: Michael Galvin, Susan Davis. ,csl uui ijC. ill rs o 3 ?l '3 . |r o a I . O H tu M f rs. s . ► v-l w Fifth Grade 21 Au wyiofJtd. ROW 1: Mr. Frisbie, Teacher. Susan St.Peter, Richard Snyder, Helen Chase, Richard Wilson, Janet St.Peter. ROW 2: June Corder, Howard Gifford, Kathy Welch, Craig Frisbie, Audrey Welch, Billy Erskin, David Stoneham, Janet Rogers, Duane Rood, Charlene McQueen, Paul Hoard, Elaine Inbody. ROW 3: Gerald Hull, Donald Keeler, Joe Miller, Donald Beach, David Nicholson, Mark Royer, Linda Wolfgang, Milford Morey, Raymond Sharp, David Blanchan, Duane Collins , Douglas Throop. ROW 1: Mrs. Sarver, Teacher. Robert Rood, Kris Ann McNerney, Gary Doolittle, Jaclynn Nickerson, Kendall Carrick, Carol Anna, John Johnson, VelDonna St.Peter, Chris Stratton, Kathleen Bigelow. ROW 2: Steven Hillard, Calvin Callison, June Lester, Richard Smith, Phillip Hansen, Ronald Hall, Judy Freeman, Glenda Wolfgang, Susan Dennis. ROW 3: Harold Wolfe, Christa Seymore, Nickie Johnston, Johnny Erskin. a a a $ m ft t flu 1 a m a Q yaivct l a LIS 'ii r m % 1 •a Third Fourth a mT ft ft fa Ik 'M ■■■ oracle RQW 1: Mrs. Keeler, Teacher. Chuckie Borton, Dorothy Meil, Dexter Carrick, Linda Corl ew. Laurcil Staples, Dianna McGill, John Hoard, Patty Crosby, Larry Langford, Diane Esch, Chuckie Fisk. ROW 2: Pamela Curtiss, Arlene Keeler, Geneita Renewicz, Yvonne Wright. Beatrice Brauher, Margaret Christie, Pamela Phelps, Steven Inbody, Sheila Kiely, Billy Ordiway, Diane Yaney, Wendy DeHart. ROW 3: Connie Hull, Philip Turner, Evelyn Graham, Donald Snyder, Lois Johnston, Dennis Carrick, Joyce Morey. AutcHjAXxjllui Second Grade Miss Foote, Teacher. ROW 1: Stanley Keeler, Kathy Snyder, Eddie Davis, Christine Palmer, Danny King, Rosalee Smith, Billy Webster, Joyce Hinton, Irwin Carll, Mary Ann Nokes, Chuckie Henry. ROW 2: Marvin Wright, Connie Stratton, Garold Foor, Shirley Troop, Lynn Curtiss, Cheryl Minser, Patrick Stratton, Laura Kay Bennett, Mark Kloeckner, Janet Evitts, Glenn Sibert, Andrea Beach. ROW 3: Michael St. Peter, Mary Beth Grover, Roy Sevan, Barbara Esch, Ronald Sharp, Minnie Avery. NOT PICTURED: Warren Platt. First Grade i -i Mrs. Hardman, Teacher. ROW 1: Dennis Blanshan, Gloria Welch, Mike Nelson, Susan Ordiway, Warren Staples, Jean Avelos, Dougie Welch, Annette Davis, Tom Wright, Evelyn Wing, Roger Fisk, Aleta Palmer. ROW 2: Rhonda Findley, Steven Hoover, Shirley Seymour, Chester Yaney, Betty Rood, Clayton Brauher, Shirley McGill, Steven Seymour, Crisie Anna, Billy Stoneham, Linda Powers, Doyle Wood, Ann Bigelow. ROW 3: Kenny Neitzel, Barbara Cable, Larry Gorsuch, Laura Corder, John Wrisley, Linda Sue Hilding, Darrel Hetherington, Bonnie Ballou, Kirk DeHart, Carol Chase, Junior Miller, Holly Lester, Phillip Graham. ROW 4: Eddie Morey, Diana Carll, Donnie Clark, De- witt Swan. NOT PICTURED: Linda Hall, Tresa Hatinger, Johnny Galvin. Mrs. Thorrez, Teacher ROW 1: Michael Bigelow, Ann McQueen, Larry Erskin, Lynn Ann Welch, Keith Freeman, Debra Hansen, Dennis Nelson, Claudia Throop, Douglas Johnston, Jean Wolfe, Monte Stratton. ROW 2: Jill Lahman, Lyle Carll, Ruth Ann Hoard, Lyn Gorsuch, Dana Lou Hilding, Chuckie Davis, Sharon Richards, Roger Chase, Vicki Carrick, Alan Wolfgang, Grace Erskin, Brian Wood. ROW 3: Evelyn Ordiway, Tom Nickerson, Donelda Beach. NOT PICTURED: Paula Wright, Arturo Bustinza, Jack Davis. Second Grade Auta uitoUi Kindergarten Mrs. Fuller, Teacher. ROW 1: Roger Hansen, Gary Hansen. ROW 2: Jack Gra- ham, Audrey Grover, Tim McNerney, Kathleen Stratton, Lynn McQueen. ROW 3: Helen Jean Wrisley, Larry Kloeckner, Jana Wood, Lanny Graham, Cindy McCon- nell, Kim Snyder, Billy Layman. ROW 4: Yvonne Johnston, Tim McCormick, Marsha Fox, Kenny Rogers, Twyla Beach, Dick Stoneham, June Morey, Jeffrey Smith, Marlene Corll ROW 5: Charlotte Davis, Lewis Gorsuch, Luanne Seymour, Bobby Royer, Binki Horton, Blaine St. Peter, Karen Welch, George Hopkins, Cheryl Biglow, Richard Bennett, Karen Carrick. ROW 6: Angela King, Terry Nicholson, Joan Crosby, Michael Wolfe, Karen Ir.body, Junior Searles, Pamela James, Roger Hinton, Linda Skirvin, Dick Keeler, Susan Carrick, Edward Langford, Betty Jo Throop. NOT PICTURED: Denice Platt, Joan Beach, Sally Miller, Linda Ordiway, Nelson Staples. 24 AuJxuyuupiil The Marching Band of '58-59 contributed to school spirit by supporting our football team during seven different competitions of the season. Also, we took part in the Homecoming festivities at Ferris Institute and appeared in the world's largest Mass Band at Ann Arbor, Michigan. Marching Band Twirlers Kay St. Peter and Poppy Hubbard. 25 Vicki Bennett, majorette, and winner of many twirling con- tests all over the U. S. AidoGA pJti. 1 ROW 1: Oboe, Betty Stratton; Clarinet, Joanne Freeman, Bonnie Tubbs, Carolyn Tubbs, Rose- mary Hinton, Pauline Sabin, Hugh Callison, Phyllis Switzer, Sally Phelps, Michael Sabin, Jane Erskin. ROW 2: Bass Clarinet, Nadine Stearns; Alto Saxophones, Sharry Freeman, Bary Ben- nett, Dolly Thom; Horn, Rozanna Mallory, Nancy Smith, Sharon Phelps; Tenor Saxophone, Kaye Rusnell, Kay Keeler; Baritone Saxophone, Lana Wadle; Baritone, Devere Curtis, Jackie Beach; Flute, Sharon Frost; Flute and Piccolo, Gloria Horton. ROW 3: Cornet, Daniel Callison, Dick Bradley, Douglas Welch, Galen Watterson, Stewart Yeomans, Louis Brown; Trombone, Bill Wilson, Yvonne St. Peter, Keith Nyquist, Michael Beard. ROW 4: Bass Horn, Jim Showers; Bell Lyre, Ramona Markham; Percussion, Ruth Ann Harris, Verona Cairl, Poppy Hubbard, Vicki Bennett; Director, Mr. Uren. Concert Band Our Concert Band of 35 pieces has had a busy year. After several of our members had received high ratings at the Solo-Ensemble Contest, our entire group attended the District Festival in Midland, where we were given a II rating. Also we entertained the teachers at the District M. E. A. meeting at Greenville on February 9. We have presented two school assemblies; one at Christmas time, and the other preparatory to the concert. To conclude our year's activities, we presented the Annual Spring Concert on May 7 and 9 with several special numbers. 26 Auio yuipiui 4-H Honor Roll Dress Review Winners 4-H 4-H Leaders Health, Safety and Conservation County Honor Winners AutcuyiGspivi Mr. Lahman, Maryellen Drake, Joyce Favorite, Leonard Brookens, Janet Drake, Mike Corlew, lone Carrick. Not in picture: Alberta Morrow. Gathering research material, current events, or just seeking amusement, you'll find our library well stocked to supply your needs. Small though it is, it is sufficient for the present time. We are planning ahead, and acquiring more and better material as we progress. Our busy librarians file cards, type reports, and gather extra ma- terial in addition to serving you at the window. The library serves many of our needs, and we owe a special Thank You to Mr. Lahman and his helpers. Library Janet and Mary- ellen search the shelves for choice volumes. 28 Leonard and Joyce, each having four years of Library experience, tend t the bookwork. STANDING: Lanny Fisk, Joanne Freeman, Ronnie King, Paula Vliet, Lana Wadle, Doug Welch, Ted Johnson, Nadine Stearns, Poppy Hubbard, Nina Carrick, Devere Curtis, Dorothy Grover. SEATED: Sarah Wil- son, Gloria Horton, Leo Geenens, Don Stearns, Paula Fisk, Lynwood St. Peter, Mr. Demorest. Our Student Council, new last year, plunged into its duties with enthusiasm. With their efficiency and ideas, its members successfully led the student body through the past school year. Active in the Montcalm County League of Student Coun- cils, they strove for better understanding and co-operation with the students of other schools. Various projects undertaken this year were highly suc- cessful. The Sweetheart Dance, among others afforded great pleasure for all the students. We're glad to have them working with us, raising our school standards even higher. Council Officers Leo Geenens, Vice President Gloria Horton, Treasurer Don Stearns, President Paula Fisk, Secretary Student Council Doug and Dorothy admitting students to one of our many assemblies. Aido yicifiiii STANDING: George Showers, Sports; Ted Johnson, Activities; Roger Chapman, Ass't. Bus. Mgr.; Leo Geenens, Bus. Mgr.; Don Stearns, Photography; Joy Watterson, Editor. SEATED: Vanessa Carrick, Seniors; Ramona Markham, Faculty; Gloria Horton, Ass't Editor; Caroline Ben- nett, Elementary. Yearbook Staff The Senior Class of 1959, haunted by the fact that the Vesta- burg High School didn't have an annual, decided to publish one for the 1958-59 school year, and establish a precedent for the com- ing years. Encouraged by the knowledge that they were performing a service for the student body, the Juniors and Seniors forged ahead, and the Wolverine emerged. With Mr. Alger Demorest as Advisor, and Joy Watterson as Editor, the two classes feel that they can produce an annual that is well liked, and will live on through the years as a memorandum of our high school days. ROW 1: Burr Brooks, Louis Brown, Leonard Brookens, Bill Wilson, Gale Fisher, Daniel Callison. ROW 2: Mr. Demorest, Sandra House, Joyce Beach, Janet Drake, Jackie Beach, Joyce Favorite, Sally Phelps, Carolee Smith. ROW 3: Mary Rogers, Joanne Freeman, Ruth Kinkle, Connie Keeler, Doris Hilding, Vicki Bennett, lone Carrick. 30 Auto yui4bUi VARSITY Shirley Kovacs Vicki Bennett Mary Rogers Patsy St. Peter Dollie Thom Cheerleaders Our cheerleaders boosted school spirit at every oppor- tunity and backed the team through both victories and losses. Good sportsmanship was encouraged at all the games, and with the co-operation of the students, they cheered the players on. JUNIOR VARSITY Betty Stratton, Kay Keeler, Sharon Freeman, Maryellen Drake, Ruth Ann Harris. 31 Aidcuyuupiti • . ROW 1: Don Stearns, Doug Rusnell, Bill Brantley, Burr Brooks, Paul Flower, Gary Bradley, George Showers, Leo Geenens, Ray Elder, Lyle Bennett, Dick Johnson. ROW 2: David Bige- low, Marshall Grover, Keith Johnson, Bary Bennett, JinnWojtowicz, Bill Wilson, Lynwood St. Peter, Melvin Carrick, Steve Steere, Jim Wilson, Tom Cairl. ROW 3: Mr. Wood, Don Mal- lory, Keith Nyquist, Byron Smith, Stewart Yeomans, Bill Switzer, Dave Conn, Stanley Beach, Jim Showers, Larry Holmes, Mr. VanderLaan. Football The year 1958 will go down in football history as the most successful season since Vestaburg's first year of football. With 16 lettermen back on the gridiron, Coach Wood began his task of moulding a championship contender. The Wolverines got off to a slow start by being tied 19-19 with non-conference Sand Lake and then being de- feated the following Friday night by a class B Lakeview squad. Then, when the team got started, there was no stopping them. They worked together and rolled over all the rest of their challengers, including Howard City, Stanton, Carson City, Edmore and Sheridan. Don Stearns, team captain and WOOD-TV All Star selection. 32 Aida yia{ilvi Roger Chapman, Ray Elder, Doug Rusnell, Garry Bradley, Steve Steere, Dick Johnson, Bary Bennett, Jim Wilson, Tom Cairl. Coach: Roger VanderLaan. Basketball The Wolverines, coached by former basketball star Roger VanderLaan, faced their opponents in high spirits this year. Late in the season, when our record showed 4 wins, 7 losses, junior varsity players were promoted and the re- building task for next year was started. The boys played well against their rivals, and the season ended with 5 wins, 10 losses. The Junior Varsity players completed their season with 7 wins and 8 losses. These boys play well and are prom- ising material for future VHS victories. Eugene King, Keith Nyquist, Dave Conn, Stewart Yeomans, Stanley Beach, Jim Showers, Mike Corlew, Jack Pearl, Bill Switzer, Marion Gerred, Doug Welch. Coach: Keats Wood. - Aido yi Z4bUl ROW 1: Daniel Callison, Manager; Roger Austin, Mike Corlew, Steve Steere, Lynwood St. Peter, Bill Wilson, Doug Welch, Larry Holmes, Stewart Yeomans, Jim Phelps. ROW 2: Eu- gene King, Vernon Medford, Gordon Davis, Steve Kinkle, Keith Nyquist, Marion Gerred, Lanny Fisk, Dick Johnson, Jim Showers. ROW 3: Don Stearns, Lyle Bennett, George Showers, Doug Rusnell, Gale Fisher, Ray Elder, Bary Bennett, Tom Cairl, Paul Flower, Jim Wilson. Baseball Nine lettermen returned to start the season of baseball victories this Spring. The boys were defeated only by class B Lakeview, and on May 14, won the county baseball cham- pionship. This was Vestaburg's first baseball championship in nine years. Good work,boys!!! 34 ROW 1: Daniel Callison, Manager; Jim Showers, Stanley Beach, Mike Corlew, Garry Bradley, Steve Steere, Jim Wilson, Roger Chapman, Dave Conn, Victor King, Keats Wood, Coach. ROW 2: Leo Geenens, Burr Brooks, Keith Johnson, Roger Austin, Jack Pearl, Lynwood St. Peter, Don Stearns, Dick Johnson, Lyle Bennett, Bill Switzer. ROW 3: Marshall Grover, Larry Holmes, Jim Wojtowicz, Bill Wilson, Melvin Carrick, Ray Elder, Barry Bennett, Larry Rober- son, Paul Flower. Track Ray Elder For the third year in succession, Vestaburg's track team brought home the county championship. Then they entered the Regionals, and won the class D championship. Off to a late start because of the weather, the boys worked hard, and their spirit and determination enabled them to outscore most of their opponents. New records were set this year; Burr Brooks set a county 180 low hurdle record, the time: 22.3 seconds. Our 880 relay team, composed of Paul Flower, Ray Elder, Burr Brooks, and Jim Wojtowicz broke the county record in 1:39.6. Paul Flower set a school record in the shot put with a throw of 45 ft. 9 in. over the old record of 44 ft. 6 in., and Ray Elder broke the regional 440 record, with a running time of 55 seconds. Jim Wojtowicz, Paul Flower, Ray Elder, and Burr Brooks. Burr Brooks 35 Paul Flower Auiacyia Uti 4 OUR THANKS TO . . . Peasley Hardware and Furniture Hubbard Drug Store Erskine Market Oswald Hardware DeHart IGA Band Boosters Club . . . for helping us finance this project. The Wolverine Staff 1959 36 AuttuyuvfUvl V