Western State High School - Highlander Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1953 volume:

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Eunice Kraft: she knows her Latin. . . Margaret Large: It's warm outside today, gir ls. . . Dic Leonardelli: sincerely interested in each student 7 Jean Lawrie: life of the library' ' ' Lois Monroe: lots of school spirit. . . imlmf-,Q Dorothy Osborn: sweet and gentle. . . Katharine Rogers: sweet, sincere, sympathetic. . . Gladys Rowe: an understanding way and smile 8 William Sack: a perfectionist with high ideals . . . Neil Schoenhals: 'front and center . . . Roy Walters: 'this might be a little off the subiect, but .... Fred Stevens: makes you think. . . EVelYn Sfekefeei This is not U Social l10U -n Elizabeth Smutz: knows the simple pleasures of life 9 Ernest Weber: Chalk and talk. . . Dr. Bryan: fond of all his sons and daughters Joyce Leinaar: always ready to help . . . Virginia Jarman: her bark is worse than her bite. . . Golda Crisman: the gentle guiding light . . . James Stauffer: a unique sense of humor. . . 10 Z Seniors Q O Movie Operators Club 3 RICHARD ALLERS Dick 'Wit is the salt of conversation . . .something to say at every occasion. . .loves be-bop. . . Motion Pictures 2 Spring Play 2 B and G Revue 2,3,4 Masquers 3 Highlander 4 Monitors 4 WILLARD ANDRES Bill His camera brings the world into focus . . . a bash- ful smile lights his face. . .a backstage authority. . . Entered 3 Debate 3 J Chess Club 3,4 Motion Picture Club 3 Masquers 4 Football 4 HARPER ATHERTON 'Hap' Don't get a notion that women have a monopoly on talking'. . .a wonder on wordly knowledge. . . G.A.A. 'I Home Rm Pres 'I Basketball 2 Monitor 2,3 Social Comm 2 Finettes 2,3,4 SUZANNE ANDERSON Hsue' 'She rightly does inherit heoven's grace . . .golden hair to match her golden personality. . .State High's queen. . . Outdoor Club 2 Airplane Club 2 Movie Operators 3 Hi-Y 3 RICHARD ANSON 'Dick' They that think most make the least noise . . . seldom heard. . .mischievous spark in those eyes. . . Entered 4 Cross Country 4 Basketball 4 Track 4 Band 4 Swing Club 4 Life Saving Club 4 Dixieland Band 4 JUDSON BALDWIN 'Jud 'One hears such stormy music from the drum'. . .best in the long run. . .quick wit. . . . . .happy-go-lucky. . . I2 l 'l Dancing 'I Knitting Club 2,3,4 Service Comm 4 NANCY BARNUM Nan Quietness and confidence shall be your strength .. . beautiful dark hair. . .understanding friend. . . French Club 'l,2 Masquers l Choir l,2,3 Operetta 'l Y-Teens 2 Bridge Club 2,3,4 Debate Club 3 Glee Qlub 3 Assembly Comm 4 Highlander 4 Highlights 4 JOAN BILJUM Oh to be in England . . .she gets the passes, even in glasses. . .laughing smile and eyes.. . .music. travel. . . . - Entered 2 Band 2,3,4 Swing Club 2 Spring Play 2 ' -3 Dixeland Band 2,3,4 Westenaires 3 Treasuerer Band 3 President Band 4 PHILLIP BRUNS 'Pl-nil 'A Will Rogers sense of humor . . . a man of letters, music,arts. . .wit and humor. . .a horn. . . young man with a Blue 8. Gold Revue 2,3, Entered 3 Bridge Club 3,4 Glee Club 3 Study Club 3 French Club 4 GL ENNA MARIE BEHL Her ways are ways of pleasantnessn. . .buoyant spirits. . .conscientious student. . . Bridge- l,,2,4 Monitor 2,3,4 Homeroom pres 3 Homeroom Vice-pres Citizenship Comm 3 Homeroom Sei: .1 ROSEMARY BUCKHAM Rosie Proud to be a farmer's daughtern.. .a sincere person with fun in her heart. . .frank. . .expressive Entered 3 ' Football 3,4 R f Track 3,4 Basketball 3 WAYNE CARR 'Just because l've made my choice is no reason why the girls should become discouraged .. .inquiring mind. . . . 13 Entered 2 Sec of Y-Teens 2,3 State Chm Y-Teens 2 Great Books 3 Homeroom Pres 3 Assembly Comm 2,3,4 Pep Comm 3 Friendship Comm 3,4 Inter-School Coun 3 Chm Assembly Comm 4 Debate Team 3,4 V-Pres lnter-School 4 Ed of Mag 4 Highlights 4 Highlander 4 CAROLYN CASSADY 'Lyn' 'ln youth and beauty, wisdom is rare'. . . a leader among leaders. . .a natural grace of carriage and of manner. Q n Entered 3 Band 3,4 Golf 3,4 Football 3,4 Photography Club 3 Chess Club 3 Rifle Club 3 .Pep Band 3,4 Swing Club 4 Band V-Pres 4 'A man of deeds and not of words . . .his athletic ability, politeness, and intelligence are not often found. . . Track 'l,2,3,4 Basketball 'l,2,3 Football l,2,3,4 Vice Pres Class 1 S Club 2,3 Study Club 3 KENNETH FRICKIE 'Ken' 'l prefer a man who carries a football . . .our shy athlete. . .a shyness which his eyes belie.. . Football 'I,2,3,4 Basketball 'l,2,3,4 Baseball 'l,2,3,4 'S' Club l,2,3 Class Pres 'l,4 Class Vice-Pres 3 Monitors 2,3,4 RICHARD DEFREESE 'Dutch' 'He is capable of doing everything . . .intelligence and love for sports. . .build. . . a good friend. . . Social Comm 'l,2,3 G.A.A. 'l Bridge 'l Monitors 2,3,4 Y-Teens 2,3,4 Finettes 2,3,4 Citizenship Comm 3 Cheer Leader 3,4 Pep Comm 3,4 Assembly Comm 3 Home room vice-pres 3 Canteen Board 3,4 Chm. Friendship comm 4 Student Council Sec 4 Inter-school Council 4, ANNALIESE 'FREY 'Anna' 'A congenial little lady bearing malice toward none' . . .spirit and sparkle. . .thoroughly honest. . . Entered 4 Beginner's Dancing 4 INGRID GEISSLER 'Recently discovered, not yet classified . . .short hair. . .sprechen Sie deutsch?. . . a cheerful smile. . . 14 Football 'l,2,3,4 Basketball 'l Movie Operators 'l,2 Armed Services Club 2 S Club 3,4 Quiet Games 4 HENRY GEORGE Hank 'When my cue comes, call me and I will answer . an artist and an athlete with kindly manner. . . Football l,2,3,4 Basketball 'l,2,3,4 Baseball 'l,2,3,4 Hm Rm V-Pres 'l DONALD GILL Don Thou art to me a delicious torment . . .makes his way in the society column and on the sport page.. . Y-Teens 2 Uke Club 2 ERNESTINE HOWE Ernie Modesty is heaven's best gift to women . . .a blush is a beautiful thing. . .graceful in manner Hm Rm Sec. l Chess Club 'l Spring Play 2,3 Christmas Play 2,3 Swing Band 3 Band 4 Highlander 4 JOHN GIBSON I hope they have mathematics in heaven . . .gentle- man. . .scientist. . .scholar. . .efficient organizer. . . Football 'l Basketball 1,2 Baseball 'l,2,3,4 Monitor 2 Hi-Y 2 ALLAN HACKMAN Al Not that l love study less, but l love fun more . a rowdy with a hidden seriousness. . . Basketball l,2,3,4 Baseball 'l,2,3,4 Motion Picture Club l,2 Football 2,3,4 Chess Club 2,3 S Club 3,4 Track 3,4 Photography Club 4 Homeroom Pres 4 Pep Comm 4 THOMAS JOHNSON Tom 'None but himself can be his parallel . . .a boyish dignity. . .innocence in his grin. . . 15 JOHN KEYSER Let the world slide by, I'lI not the king likes a queen on Duche Entered 2 Chess Club 2 S Club 2,3,4 Football 2,3,4 Basketball 2,3,4 budge an inch . . ss. . .football man. . Football 1 Game Club 1 Spring Play 2,3 Travel Club 2 Chess Club 2 Rifle Club 3,4 Rifle Club Pres. Football 1 Social Comm 3 Travel Club 1,4 Hi Y Club 1,3 Movie Club 2 Social Dancing 2 Golf 3,4 Life Saving 3 Rifle Club 4 CHARLES KOONS Chuck 'What is the use of taking things seriously . . . open. . .sincere. . .friendly. . .mischief is fun. . . Football 1,2 Basketball 1 Hm Rm Pres 1 Hi-Y 2,3,4 Pres Hi-Y 3,4 Monitor 3 Golf 3 Life Saving 3 DICK KREMER 'Doc' CORBY LEWIS ulliomen delight not me . . .he will be on the first rocket 'Nothing bothers me . . .the boy next door.. .one of ship to the moon. . .the professor . . . the boys. . .youth comes but once in a lifetime. . . Basketball 1 G.A.A. 1 Service Club 1 Social Comm 1,2,3 Knitting Club 1 Bridge Club 1,3 Home Room Sec 2 Friendship Comm 3,4 ICS 3,4 Corr. Sec ICS 4 Service Comm 4 Monitor 4 Hm Rm Vice-Pres Bridge Club 1,2,3,4 Highlander 3,4 Asso. Ed. Highland Homeraom Sec. 4 Social Comm. 4 Service Comm. 4 JUDITH LYON Judie NANCY MAGAS 'Always a smile for everyone'. . .considerate. . . 'She floats upon the river of thoughts . . .brains.. . friendly. . .mischief is fun. . . leadership. . .she will succeed. . .a worker 16 E Monitor 2,3,4 Pep Comm I Assembly 1,2 Citizenship 2,3 Knitting 4 G.A.A. 'I Finettes 2,3,4 Highlights 4 ANN MAH'ON EY Finettes Pres 2,3 Social Comm 'I,2,3 Y-Teens 'l,2,3,4 Bridge Club 2,4 Friendship Comm 4 WILLIAM McCONACHIE Mac Entered 2 Basketball 2,3,4 Baseball 2,3,4 Baseball Co-Capt. 4 Chess Club 2,3 Homeroom Vice-Pres. 2 Citizenship Comm. 2 'S' Club 3,4 'S' Club Pres. 4 Bridge Club 4 Quiet Games Club 4 Her ability is ngf be measured by her stqtup-e , , Wit makes its own welcome and levels all distinctions' deliberate. . .polished. . .social grace. . . - - -'DUNS the halls Wi'fl'1 G IGUHTY Gif- - . Knitting Club 3,4 Service Comm 4 Study Club 4 is Track 'l,2,4 Photography Club 'I Homeroom Vice Pres 2,4 Homeroom Sec 2 Social Dance Club 2 Motion Picture Club 2 Hi-Y Club 3,4 s Club 3,4 Pep Comm. 4 f 'i,, V Friendship Comm. 4 I s', tk, I GEORGIA MILES 'George ARTHUR MILLER Skip She'S 0 ml9l'1iY l0llY lassle with 0 ml9l iY level His cartoons show us as we really are .. .Skip suits head . . .a good athlete. . .good looking. . . him better. . .a car, the boys.. . . Band 'I Ensemble 'I Bridge Club 'l,2,3 Football 2 G.A.A. 'I Monitor 2,3 Homeroom Sec. 2,3 Life Saving Club 3 Finettes 2 Track 3,4 Highlights 3,4 Pep Comm 4 Social Comm 4 Moniters 4 Homeroom Pres. 4 EDWIN MORSEAU 'Mart' CAROLYN NEFF Carol 'lt is certain because it is impossible'. ..a crew 'As you are women, so be lovely . ..full of gentle haircuti. .mischief flashes in those eyes. . . bfiQl'1fI'l6SS her hair and language are. . . I7 G.A.A. 'l Hm Rm V-Pres 'I Basketball 2,3 Tennis 2 Finettes 2,3,4 Swimming Club 3 Friendship Comm 3 Volleyball 3 S BARBARA OAKLAND Barb Fun to be with and fun to know .. .swims as easily as she walks. . .always 'Portage 'bound. . . Operetta 1,3 Mixed Choir 'l,2,3,4 Monitor 3 Masquers Club 4 BERNADINE PAULL Penny 'And ever as she went, her merry way she sang .. . our candidate for the Metropolitan.. . Assembly Comm 'l,2 Y-Teens l,4 Finettes 2,3,4 Bridge Club,2,3,4 Friendship Comm 3,4 V-Pres Homeroom 3 Masquers 3 Citizenship Comm 3 Homeroom Sec 4 Monitors 4 Pres of Finnettes 4 CHARLENE PELLOWE Chair The sweet magic of a cheerful face . . .pert and vivacious. . .prized possessions are her friends. . . Masquers Club 'l,2,3,4 Vice Pres Masquers 2 Hm Rm Sec 3 Pres Masquers 4 Highlander 4 Spring Play 4 DEBORAH PARKER Debbie 'Share with love, and heed life's call .. a saucy personality. . .the theater her aim. . . Bridge Club l,2,3,4 Homeroom Sec l G.A.A. l Red Cross l Highlights 2,3,4 Chm. Jr.-Sr. Prom 3 Homeroom Pres 4 Homeroom Treas 4 Pep Comm 4 Social Comm 4 Monitors 4 KAY PEELEN 'Laugh thy girlish laughter . . .mixture of sweetness and ability. . .a helping hand. . . Entered 2 Masquers 2,3 Future Nurses Club 2 Glee Club 3,4 Ensemble 3 Bridge Club 3 Red Cross Comm 3 Pep Comm 3,4 Maiorette 4 Modern Dance 4 Finettes 3,4 Blue 8. Gold Revue 2,3,4 Band 3,4 Choir 2 BONNIE P ETERSON Happiness was born a twin . . .hair bright as her smile. . .gray-green eyes full of laughter. . . . 18 I ERIC PETERSON 'Duke' Baseball I Tennis 'l Monitor 2,3,4 Spring Play 2,3 Uke Club 2 Travel Club 2 Travel Club Pres 2 Hm Rm Pres 3 Social Comm 3 Highlander 3 Health Comm 3 Rifle Club 4 A man polished to the nail . . .that college look. . . sharp dresser. . . DAVID POWELL Dave Hi-Y 'l,2,3,4 Social Dance 'I Photography Club l Uke Club 2 Travel Club 2 Life Saving 3 Rifle 4 Quiet Games 4 lt is tranquil people who accomplish much . . . friendly and sincere. . .a girl down Central way. . . CHARD RANDALL Dick 'The devil in his eye .. .quiet, Movie Operator 2 but sense of humor keeps peeping out. . .deep voice. . . J Entered 2 Masquers 2 Christmas Play 2 Ensemble 2 Band 4 SANDRA PETERSON 'Sandy' 'She has a unique afflictiong she is a sensible girl . . .speaks with finality. . . Hui-Y 1 Movie Club 2,3 Travel Club l CHARLES RANDALL 'Chuck' What strange power there is in silence .. .a bashful smile lights his face. . . Entered 2 Y-Teens 'l Masquers 2,3,4 Christmas Play 3 Homeroom Sec. 3 Highlights 4 Highlander 4 Children's Play 4 Bridge Club 4 Service Comm. 4 BARBARA ROCK Barb 'To know her is to know her worth . . . a terrific iournal ist. . .sweetness and dependability. . . 19 JAMES SANDERSON 'Jim A little work, a little play. . .quiet, yet you know he's there. . .animals are a man's best friend. . . ALDAMARIE SEAVER 'Al' Choir 'l,2,3,4 G.A,A. 'l Y-Teens 'l,2 Service Club 'l Operetta l Swing Club 2 Band 3,4 Knitting Club 3 Blue 8. Gold Revue 3 'A little bit of heaven . . .sweetness in voice. . . personality. . .appearance. . .a quick laugh. . . CAROL ANN SMITH Entered 2 Social Dance 2 Uke Club 2 Highlander 3,4 Red Cross 3 Bridge Club 3 Homeroam Treas 3 Finance Comm 3 Chm Service Comm. 4 'Tell me what you want and I will try to do my best'. . .always striving for what is right. . .depend- able.. . G.A.A. l Y-Teens 'l,2,3 Homeroam Sec 1 Glee Club 2 Finettes 2,3,4 Pep Comm 3,4 Finettes Treas 3 Bridge Club 3 Pep Comm Chairman 4 Service Comm 4 Highlander 4 Knitting Club 4 Class Treas 4 MARIANNE SCHAU 'Eyes can speak and eyes can understand .. .eager to please. . .an industrious worker. . . Homeroam Sec 1 Choir 'l Y-Teens 'l Social Dance 'l Highlights 2,3,4 Social Comm. 2 Bridge Club 2,4 Great Books 3,4 Discussion Club 4 Assembly Comm. 4 Debate Squad 4 Mag. Ed. Board 4 Homeroam Pres 3 Highlights Ed. 4 NANETTE SLAVIN 'Nan' 'Good to look at, but not easy to convince . . . velvet eyes. . .a quick mind. . .the highlife of High- lights. . Operetta l Spring Play 'l,2,3 Masquers Club 'l Forensics 'l Blue 8. Gold Revue 'l,2,3,4 Vice Pres Homeroam 2 Citizenship Comm 2 Library Comm Chm 2 Class Sec. 3 Assembly Comm Chm 3 Highlander 3,4 Social Comm 3 Student Council Pres. 4 Swim Club 4 Debate Team 4 JANET SNOW 'Jan 'She thinks clearly and deeply of her fellow man .. . successful in all attempts. . .sense and sensibilityd. . 20 Social Comm. 'I Homeroom Vice Pres. Pep Comm 'l,2,3,4 Citizenship Comm. 'l Homeroom Pres 2 Red Cross 2 Dance Club 'l Stuily Club 2,3,4 Quiet Games 4 Cheerleader 2,3,4 Y-Teens 2 Class Sec. 2 Future Nursing Club 2 Monitor 3,4 Pep Comm. Chm. 4 PATT ANN SPROUSE LOLA NADINE STACE Mickey npeppy and full of fum fine Compo,-,Y for everyone , . . 'Soft hair on which light drops a snappy dresser. . .sparkle in her 9Ye5- - - W' ' ' ' SHIRLEY STANDISH 'Shirt' Square Dance Club 3 Busy Fingers Club 3 Monitors 4 Children's Play 4 Friendship Comm 4 'A quiet woman is she, but steady in purpose . sweetness. . .sincerity . . .a true friend. . . KENNETH STOREY 'Ken' Basketball l Football Mgr. 2 Baseball l,2,3 Rifle Club 4 Movie Club 4 diadem . . .saucy Social Comm 'l,2,3,4 Hm. Sec. l,3,4 G.A.A. 'l Monitor 3 Y-Teens 2 Bridge Club 2 Basketball Queen 3 Highlights 2,3,4 Class Sec 4 Pres Masquers 4 Pres Future Teach 4 Highlander 4 Friendship Comm 4 Choir 4 Operetta 4 'Age cannot wither her, nor customs stale her infinite variety . . .witty and wise. . .ivory keys. . . RICHARD STREET 'Dick' Movie Operators l,2,4 Choir 'l,2 Social Dance 2 Hi-Y 2 Football Mgr. 3 Basketball 3 Social Comm 3 Jr Varsity 3 Rifle Club 4 Sh-y, unassuming, and sensitive, but iust you wait' 'Too much learning doth make thee mad'.. .our air . . .Innocence in his grin. . .a friendly soul. . . force ace. . .be what you seem to be . . .a quiet way. . . 21 EDWARD SUTTON 'Ed' Entered 2 Football 2 Basketball 2,3,4 Movie Club 2 Homeroom Pres 2,4 Track 3 S Club 3,4 Chess Club 3 Rifle Club 4 'lt isn't good for man to be alone . . .our basketball ace. . .a quiet grin. . .rrunners mean much. . . SANDRA THORP 'Sandy' G.A.A. 'l,2 Y-Teens l,2,3,4 Choir l,2,3,4 Operetta l Social Dance 2,3 Social Comm 3 Bridge Club 3 Blue 8. Gold Revue 3 Knitting Club 4 Glee Club 4 'Humor is built on truth and honor .. .the merry heart . . .a lover of horses. . .that long dark hair. . . JANET VAN HDEVE Entered 2 Bridge Club 2,3,4 Y-Teens 3 Homeroom Vice Pres 3 Citizenship Comm. 3 Knitting Club 3 Service Comm. 4 Friendship Comm. 4 Highlander 4 Monitor 4 'Gayety and love conquer all things . . .a sharp dresser. . .fun to be with. . . Student Council l,4 Football 1,3 Track 'l,2,3,4 Basketball 2 High-Y 3 Cross Country 4 Dancing Club 3 'S' Club 4 Rifle Club 4 RICHARD TEUGH 'Dick' Lon't let your studies interfere with your education , , ,A Democrat by conviction. . .l've a joke. . . Football l,2,3,4 Basketball 'l,2,3 Baseball Mgr. l Track 3,4 Chess Club 3 S Club 4 Bridge Club 4 GEORGE TlNKHAM 'Tink 'He who would be a man must be a non-conformist . energy. . .that love for sports. . .a good guy. . . Basketball l Homeroom Pres. l Track 2,3,4 Football 3 VERN VERHAGE 'l never dared to get as funny as l really am . . a terrific dancer. . .a loyal 4-H'er. . . 22 BEVERLY WARNER Bev 'To climb steep hills require quiet. . .pro-Stevenson. . .read Study Club 1,2,3,4 Social Dance 1 s a slow pace-at first' y to help. . . 'Masquers 2 Knitting Club 2,3 Y-Teens Travel Club 3,4 Glee Club 3 Great Books 4 Future Teachers 4 Motion Picture Club 1,2 Social Comm 1,3 Masquers 1,2 Baseball Mge 2 Homeroom Pres. 3 Class Pres. 3 Spring Play 3 Christmas Play 3 Highlights 3 Assembly Comm 4 Life Saving Club 4 Debate Team 4 Choir 4 Highlander Editor 4 l JOHN WEBER 'His future will be bright, for he has much in it'... a conscientious leader.. .firm in his convictions.. Bridge Club 1,2,3 Club Pres G.A.A. Y-teens 2 Homeroom vi ce-pres 3 Citizenship comm 3 Volleyball 2,3,4 Tennis 3 Study Club 3 Homeroom sec 4 - Service Committee 4 Highlander 4 French Club 4 A l N renc u pres W' F li CI b 4 NORMA JEAN wr-IEATER RA WHITE 'Connie' 'A good scout, a hard worker .. .ready when asked.. . 'Quiet and sensible in all her ways . . .that Southern individualist. . .a whiz with a needle. . . accent - -'here when YOU need bel' m0Sf- - - Masquers 1 Knitting 1,2,3,4 Uke Club 2 Choir 4 Bridge Club 4 Blue 8. Gold Revue 3 Motion Picture Club 2 JANET WILSON JACK WQODEN 'L'-wsh and 7l'le.W0 ld l0U9hS with Y0Un-- -'hose dark 'His all in fun attitude keeps him close to mischief' eyes are mysterious. . .cuteness of personality. . . . . 'thug blond hair. . .Q friendly 'Hi' fo gh.-,se who know him. . . 23 Y-Teens 2 Nurses Club 2 Travel Club 2,3 Bridge Club 3 JACQUELINE WORDEN Jackie Nobocly's enemy, but everbocly's friend . . .quiet. fun to be with. . .loves horses. . . PAUL MIER Women are the spice of life. . . check that accent. . .clark eyes. . . Social Dance 'I Pre-Nurses Club 2 Monitor 3 Sec Band 3 PATRICIA PULL EN 'Pot' 'Her heart is like a moon, she has a man in it.. . her happiness shows. . . MARGARET YNTEMA 'Peggie' 'She has more pep than pepper' party. . .fun and happiness and a ness. . . SHARON WEST A woman without a laugh is the Basketball 'l,2,3 Softball 'l Y-Teens 'l Soc Dancing i Hm Rm Sec 'l Debate 'l Pep Comm 3,4 Bridge Club 3 Volleyball 3 . . .the life of the touch of serious- Red Cross 'l Study Club 3 Monitor 3 greatest bore . . she makes a class a circus.. .long hair with bangs PAUL KECK 'Cactus' These book-learned fools that miss the world . . his smile and his eyes contradict each other. . . 24 Dick Detreese, President, Marianne Schau, Treasurer, Dick Fork, Vice-President, Joan Stiles, Secretary Class of l953 ln September of 49 our class of 62 nervous little tenderteet trudged up the hill-top. We were normal because we certainly had that spirit of gameness that all freshmen are supposed to come equipped with. We elected Ken Fricke as President, Dick Defreese as Veep , Jerry Minton as Secretary, and Pat Perigo as Treasurer. l don't think any of us can forget the lively class meetings we had under the leadership of these four. Our class contributed to the spirit of the game in sports, too. Basketball, enthusiasts were, Gill, Tink , Hackman, Fricke, Dutch , Carver, Johnson, Verhage, Street, and George. The Dimaggio's of baseball were Hackman, Defreese, and Gill. Track was not be left without representation, thanks to Copeland, Fricke, and Teugh. ln the field of entertainment Janet Snow had a part in the Spring Play One Foot in Heaven , and will any of us forget Janet and Peg Yntema in that pep assembly in which they did the Charles- 9 l'Ol l . As Sophomores, there were 82 of us. We gladly left the gamess we had previously shown to the new fresh, and replaced it with a determination to succeed. Succeed we did in almost every or- ganization. 25 Our class officers were Louie Marsh, President, Pat Perigo, Vice-President, and Pat Sprouse, Secretary-Treasurer. ln football a star was born. lt was Ken Fricke who scored the first and last touch-down of the season in the Dowagiac game. Keyser, George, Gill and Defreese also played. Baseball letter winners were Defreese, Gill, Johnson, Hackman, McConachie and Street. Support to the Varsity basketball team were Gill, Keyser, and Sutton. Reserve team members were Tom Johnson, Bill McConachie, George Tinkham, and Bob Carver. Track letter winners were: Copeland, Verhage and Teugh, and in Golf: Lewis and Carver. These athletes were spurred an that year by varsity cheerleaders Patt and Pat. In our iunior year we really had made that gain of confidence which shows in our record of accomplishments. Our class leaders for the 65 of us were: President, John Weber, Vice-President, Dick Defreese, Secretary, Janet Snow, and Treasurer, Pat Perigo. Nancy Magas, Carol Smith, John Gibson, Duke Peterson, and Janet Snow were hard-working mem bers of the Highlander Staff. There was certainly no let-down in sports that year! The football team was supplemented by Al Hackman, Henry George, Dick Defreese, and Don Gill. They chose Ken Fricke as Captain-elect. The Basketball team included Sutton, Johnson, Defreese, Keyser, Tinkham, Fricke, Don Gill was Captain of the team. Baseball letter winners were Dick Defreese, Don Gill, Al Hackman, and Bill McConachie. Golf Letter winners were Bob Carver and Corby Lewis, while in track, Dick Teugh, as Captain- elect, had comrades Fricke, Miller, and VerHage to work with. Great Boons to the cheerleading squad that year were Patt Sprouse, Annie Frey, and Pat' Perigo. Phil Bruns was beginning to craon at assemblies, and occasionally we'd hear what is now the traditional Swing Band play everything from rag to Western. The Spring Play, January Thaw , included John Gibson, Dick Kremer, Duke Peterson, and John Weber in it's cast. The final event of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom was a big success. This was made possible through our work that year under the patient sponsorship of Mrs. Monroe. 'Evening in Paris' had some wonderful planning and decorations by general-chairman Kay Peelen and decoration-chairman Nancy Magas. And here we are, the fighting class of '53 , ready for the review of our final and best year at State High. Dick Defreese as president presided over 82 of us. Dick Fork was Vice-President, Joan Stiles, Secretary, and Marianne Schau as treasurer. We also produced some leaders in other organizations, namely-Student Council! For the first time in the history of our Student Council, a girl was elected as President! This rarerspecimen was none other than Janet Snow, Other fine leaders were Anne Frey, Secretary, and Friendship Committee, and Barb Oakland, Treasurer. Lyn Cassady was elected Assembly Committee Chair- man and Carol Smith chairman of the Service Committee. Nan Savin was co-editor of Highlights, working with new members Barb Rock, Ann Mahoney, Willard Andres, and Lyn Cassady. Lyn, Nan, Janet, and John W. did fine work on the Debate Team. The Spring Play Dear Ruth,' costed Barb Rock and Hap Atherton. The Operetta, The Lowland Sea had Aldamarie Seaver and Phil Bruns as leads. Phil Bruns was a fine Band President and Dick Fork worked hard as Vice-President and general- chairman of the Blue and Gold Revue.' The football squad this year included: Ken Fricke, Dick Defreese, Harper Atherton, Wayne Carr, Dick Fork, Henry George, Don Gill, Al Hackman, Tom Johnson, George Tinkham, and John Keyser. Captain Ken Fricke and Dick Defreese were nentioned for the all city squad. On the basketball team, we had Eddie Sutton, captain, who led the city in scoring, Don Gill, Tom Johnson, Bill McConachie, John Keyser, Dick Defreese, and Jud Baldwin. ln track, Dick Fork, Ed Morseau, Dick Teugh, Jud Baldwin, George Tinkham, Paul Keck, Tom Johnson, Vern VerHage, helped to make up the track team, and Dick Fork played on the golf team too. Bill McConachie, Al Hackman, Dick Defreese, Don Gill, were on the baseball team. Marianne Schau was chairman of the pep committee. As we look back on the years that we have been State High, we are very pleased with our record. There have been a few rough spots and a few smooth ones, but we have gone through all of them. The years have been pleasant ones, and we are sorry to have to say good-bye to State High. But, with the inspiring speeches on 'Thoughts for Action at the commencement, we can indeed look forward to a new world. l l l Valedictorian Dick Fork Thou didst deliver to me five talents. . . Because thou hast been faithful over a few things, l shall place thee over many things. lffommunion, Mass of St. Aquinasl Salutatorian John Gibson .o we, the members ofthe Senior Class of l953 of Western State High School of Kalamazoo, in the county of Kal- amazoo and the state of Michigan, being total unfit for proper disposal of our worldly assets and liabilities, do, nevertheless, decoare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. We have strong doubts that the beneficiaries will ever find the various bequests, but the unlucky finders are welcome to them. Ourwill is, that all our iust debts and funeral expenses in any wise, heretofore undertaken shall be by our class treasurer paid out of class funds in hand, the deficit to be paid by our beloved treasurer out of her own personal funds in consideration of the honor we have bestowed upon her. Yte, sue Senior Class, bequeath to the world in general 80 more faces for the rogue's gallery. n a ition: I, Richard Allers, bequeath Egbert Phink to anyone who wants him. U II, Suzanne Anderson, bequeath my ability to go steady and still keep my own class ring to those lucky iunior gir s. I, Willard Andres, bequeath nothing, I paid for what I got, so should they. I, Richard Anson, bequeath my ability to laugh in class to Blaine Burlington. I, Harper Atherton, bequeath Miss Steketee to the party ranks, and depart to become national chairman. I, Judson Baldwin, bequeath my height to AI Howard. I, Glenna Marie Behl, bequeath my silent enthusiasm for football and basketball to anyone who wants it. I, Joan Bilium, depart, hoping that the debris in my locker will be cleaned out for next year's occupant. I, Phillip Bruns, depart, for the preservation of the school's supply of tardy and absence slips. We, Rosemany Buckham and Wayne Carr, depart together. I, Carolyn Cassady depart from State High having gained another inch and a taller man. l, Richard Defreese, bequeath my nickname 'Dutch' to Matt Peelen. l L, Riihalrrd FoI:k, I?quT1ath Shi rib pads that I wore in the Portage game to Don Kilgore, I hope that he has better uc wit temtan ink am i. I, Annaliese Frey, bequeath these original words of advice to all students: 'll be good,2l have fun. The first seems impossible, the second never is. I, Ken Fricke, bequeath all by bikes to Jack Copeland and Don Moss. I, Ingrid Geissler, bequeath my German accent to Mrs. Monroe. l, John Gibson, bequeath my iob as Highlander photographer to Bob Herman, and hope he can make his deadlines I, Don Gill, bequeath my batting ability to Matt Peelen. l, AI Hackman, bequeath Dona to no one. I, Ernestine Howe, bequeath my name, Ernie , to Mr. Weber who knows 'Howe' to use it. Thomas Johnson, bequeath Diane to the rest of the iunior boys. Paul Keck, bequeath my 'Pogo for President' sign to an incoming freshman, so he can carry on as campaign manager in '56 . I, John Keyser, bequeath the hole in my convertible top to Al Howard. I, Charles Koons, bequeath all my female practice teachers to my little brother, Marvin Balch. Richard Kremer, depart to round aut my math maior in mg favorite activity. Corby Lewis, bequeath my muscular stomach to Chuck verick. Judith Lyon, bequeath the shovel to my little sister, Penny, in hopes that she can sling it as fast as I can. NancyMtagas, bequeath my flaming auburn hair to anyone who is tempermental. I, Ann Mahoney, bequeath my quiet voice and ways to Judy Scott. I, William McC.onachie, being a true Scotchman, bequeath nothing. l, Paul Mier, depart from high school and the beautiful girls that make me craz-y iust to think of them. I, Georgia Miles, bequeath my interest in govern ment to my brother, Bob, the '56 . Just bluff your way through I, Arthur Miller, de art---finally. Edwin Morseau, bequeath my height to State Highls basketball team, which needs it. Carolyn Neff, bequeath my highest heels to Jim Otis. Barbara Oakland, bequeath my ability to lose the keys to the Coke machine to next year's treasurer. Deborah Parker, depart to lead a legitimate college life. l I, Bernadine Paull, bequeath my sister, Patti, for Jean Hoag and Gloria Weiss to cope with. I, Kay Peelen, bequeath my cousin to Lois Fuller. ' I, Charlene Pellowe, bequeath the education Diane Pullan gave me at her parties. . I, Bonnie Peterson, bequeath the crumbling walls of State High to anyone who clan hold them in place. I, Eric Peterson, bequeath my steering knob to Bob Herman, knowing that he will put it to more and better use than I do. I, FF I. I, I, I, I, I, I, I, Ir I, Sandra eterson, bequeath my ability to wear a red sweater with red hair to Harriet Howe. I, David owell, depart quietly by the back door. l, Patricia Pullen, bequeath my ability to get along with my grammar book to any unsuspecting Junior. I, Charles Randall, depart the same way I came in, by Mr. Stauffer's door. I, Richard Randall, bequeath nothing to nobody, I, Barbara Rock, bequeath my ability to remember historical dates to Mary Lou Spitters--so she can remember her dates. 28 ,lgi L, ' if i 1 - 1'i:ikgi i1 , f HS if 1 it 4 'RR v ml, , ,f W is . my ,X jZl.iX3L 3g, ..iL 5 ,W Q in Y ,. 1 . M X K - .vf': i2v 'ii 'x4 M. ' Q 1, L Q , A + . Af N XX M 3 , ,Z Ma ' f , M w2fl'Hf Glenna Behl main . 1 vjfmiv if 2142, , N15 - 1215 3. me- Q WEE? 5 'Ar M :M M. .. :Tix- ,Q Q32 -, 5 I, James Sanderson, bequeath my right arm to Bob Hirsh so he can keep up with Blaine. I, Marianne Schau, bequeath Pat Squires and Jack Burke to the mercy of the sophomore girls, hoping that they will take good care of them for me. I, Aldo Marie Seaver, bequeath my trouble in remembering iokes to Sally Reves. I, Nanette Slavin, bequeath my height to Connie Frickie ad she needs those inches more than I. I, Carol Ann Smith, bequeath my government notes to some unfortunate Junior. I, Janet Snow, bequeath these ointers to the next president, say farewell to- your parents, set up a tent in IE, and lay in a good supply of 'No l'fbd'. I, Patt Sprouse, bequeath my ability to stay single the first eight weeks of the senior year to Sandy Shreve and Carolyn Buder I, Laola Nadine Stace, bequeath my naturally blond hair to any underclassman who doesn't want to resort to peroxi e. 4 I, Shirley Standish, depart for a better and happier life with Dennis Weber--at last. I, Kenneth Storey, bequeath my ability to flirt with every other girl and not become attached lthat is, for more than a month or twoi to some freshie. l, Joan Stiles, bequeath the future of the county Humane Society to Jim Burger--because as everyone knows, 'dogs' best friend is that Ham-Burger . I, Richard Street, bequeath my flying ability to Jim Hawkins. I, Edward Sutton, bequeath my great speed to Bob Miles. I, Richard Teugh, bequeath my moonshine still to Andy Walton, if the Revooneurs don't get there first. I, George Tinkham, bequeath my ability to get along with all the girls to Jim Otis. I, Sandra Tholr-p, bequeath my nonchalant attitude toward marks and home work to any worrywart. I, Janet Van oeve, bequeath all my spare time to Gloria Weiss to use on the Highlander next year. Vern VerHage, leave my letter sweater to Dave Corning Beverly Warner, bequeath my muscular physique and muscle building set to Mr. Stauffer. I, John Weber, bequeath State High, its faculty, and all its present and future. students all my-wishes for a happy and successful future. I, Sharon West, bequeath my bottle of peroxide to any underclassman who's foolish enough to use it. f I, Norma Jean Wheater, bequeath my fire building ability to Mr. Deur,.so he will not starve and freeze on his uture tri s. I, Laulfa White, bequeath my southern accent to Joan Kohrman. I, Janet Wilson, bequeath the stairs of success to anyone who knows of an easier way up. I, Jack Wooden de art from Mr. Stauffer regretfully. Jacqueline Woralbn depart with the sailors. Margaret Yntema, leave my high political ideals to Chuck Maloney, who needs them. I, I, I. I, The rest and residue of estate, real, personal, and mixed fmostly mixedl we bequeath to Congress in a patriotic effort to balance the budget. Lastly, wedo nominate our beloved advisors, Mr. James, G. Stauffer and Miss Golda S. Crisman to be executor's of this our last will and testament, and may God have mercy on their souls. Signed, published, and decreed this lst day of June, I953. Senior Class of 'l953 By Richard E. Defreese, president by Joan E. Stiles, secretary Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of us, who at the request of the above named testator-s, and by the testator's request did sign the above instrument, which the said testators agreed as and for the last will and testament an lts request and Its presence, and in the presence of each other. Signature of witnesses: Dr. Roy C. Bryan, residing at Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County Q Mrs. Katharine D. Rogers, residing at Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County Framed and Drawn by: Joan, P. Bilium John H. Gibson John L. Weber Attorni es at Law 30 Joan an--I ,pk ef M 7 af . W 1. Pat ...-6,2 -. . 'j Q, ffv-nu Anderson , K A':3Llf1f'QI.ff 1 Hn L J ' Wg -A -if ff f ' ' is 4 Don Gull, Om ff D Parker 'NJ N, M I , ezHowe Buckhorn Sondfd Thorp Q -? 4, ...Er Harper Ath erfon Duke Peterson f Nadine Stace Ann Mahoney Duck Street Janet VanHoove A... e.r,.e. , .,,r rr.. -1 r h -W. .Q f DI-ma.. 3? 'Sl' ...zv I 'RM ,:.r '-n: Peg Ynfemc Y Bernadine Puull I 35145 mwvmm, ZKWQLF Carol Ann Smith V X2 Sandy Close Bill Patmos Julie Davis Jim Dyer Carole Edgerton Pat Eliet Jim Elsman Dona Endsley Ed Enz Penny Farr Don Flower Tom Forward Red Gemriclw Zoe Gideon Joe Gillis Bobbie Gleason Polly Allen Bill Andrus Janyce Babcock Gorden Berkhousen Natalie Borgmen Jim Boylan Martha Braden Judy Bree Bob Britigan Carolynn Buder Marilynn Buder Jim Burger Blaine Burlington Donna Burlington Ann Carleton Ellie Clark 'B-Ar' i .- . . ef- -..vf, -f A. 1--f, 1 g.m.am1 Nancy Glidden Brooks Godfrey Bill Govier Bob Graff Marilyn Greenlee Bob Harback Ray Harbour Jerry Hawkins .lim Hawkins Bob Herman Sandy Hicks Tom Paitison Al Howard Gail Hubbell JGFIET Hughes Sbirla Jennings -.1 we LL - 7-Jfll,mmi.-m,-n.,.l..swl Don Kilgore Ron Kilgore Joan Kohrman Fritz LaCrone Miriam Leimer Pai' Lynch Bob Mabie Liliane Malone Stevie Malone Chuck Maloney Larry Miller Bob Mindeman Jean Morris Cathy Myers Don Neal Matt Peelen Chuck Straub Joanne Survilla Linnea Taylor Woody Vanderlinde Jim Van Tassel John Warfield Fred Watterson Larry Weisman Ron Whife Dick Wilsey Ron Westafer Andy Walton Diane Pullan Sally Reeves Carol Rice Pat Ryan Dave Schreiber Judy Scott AI Shand Jon Sebaly NOT IN PICTURES Jack Copeland Bob Woody Jean Hoag Dot Niebor Sandy Schreve Dorfhy Smiih Gloria Weiss Donna Endsley, President, Miriam Leimer, Secretary, Pat Ryan, Vice-President, Shirla Jennings, Treasurer Class of l954 As new upperclassmen, the Juniors started off the year with a bang. Members of our class were represented in almost every activity in State High. The Student Council had its share of Juniors while all the committees also contained many active participants from our class. The football, basketball, golf, tennis, track and baseball teams were helped by many junior boys who will be the leaders next year. The girls, too, are interested in sports, as the Fin-nettes Club proved, for the maiority of its members were Juniors. The class officers were elected in our first class meeting. Immediately they went to work ordering class rings and raising money for our annual Junior-Senior prom. We started the proiect by a Junior Class dance. By December we had raised all of our money for the prom and organized our committees with our President acting as General Chairman. As a final project, members of the Junior Class or- ganized a committee to plan a class trip sometime before graduation. Now that our junior year has come to a close, we will look back with a warm glow of pride at our achievements of a most wonderful yearl Respectfully submitted Miriam l.eimer Junior Class Secretary 37 57 Interschool Council iii State High's Representatives Lyn Cassady, Ann Frey, Judy Lyon, Fred Watterson, Lois Fuller, Mr. Leonardelli The purpose of the lnter-School Council of Kalamazoo is two-fold: it was established as an or- ganization which would achieve better inter-school relations by making opportunities available for the schools to work together on service and social proiects. Organized in the spring of l952, the Council has grown this year into one ot the city's most effective youth organizations. Composed of five elected representatives from Central, Portage, Nazarth, and State High Schools, the Counci-l gets its authority from the Student Governing Association of each school. The Council officers this year were Lance Johnson, Portage, President, Lyn Cassady, State High, Vice President, Phyllis Rancie, Portage, Recording Secretary, Judy Lyon, State High, Corre- sponding Secretary, and Mary Ellen Walenta, Nazarth, Treasurer. The Council has worked this year, in two maior areas. ln the area of service, it planned a Christmas party for the children of the Kalamazoo Children's Home, sponsored volunteer work opportunities at Borgess Hospital, presented the Secretary of the National Association of Cancer Education and re- search in an assembly at each school, and sent a completely equipped Red Cross Chest as Kalamazoo's young peoples contribution to the European Flood Relief Drive. ln the area of inter-school social events, the Council sponsored a roller skating party in February and an all-city field day in May. ln addition to these two areas, the Council has carried through with a year long proiect--working for the re-establishment of the Sunday Teen Page in the Kalamazoo Gazette. The lnter-School Council, has proved its ability in the field of inter-school relations. We seniors leave this organization to the State High with our pride for what it has done in its first active year, and our hope that it will continue to receive the active support of the students of State High. Juniors - give it your support! 38 X Z X ? Diane Doubleday Annette Douglas Jack Holly Dave Eafon Tom Elias Bryce Forrester Lois Fuller Bob Gibson Al Glendenning Dave Gouzward Milicent Hafer Wanda Hoare Tom Harding Carol Hartman Judy Hayward Guy Hess Ben Algore Helen Alman Marcia Howard Bruce Berg Barb Born Tom Boynion Arlefte Brod Karen Brower Denny Bryan Jack Burke Bob Buszfa Jim Cauzy Darlene Chapin Dally Clark Dave Corning Don DeVries 411 QL 1-W l1w f,Q Harriet Howe Tom Housen Howard Jennings Larry Keyes Phyliss Kievet Fred Klinger Connie Kusinga Phil Leach Ray LaZoHe Dinny Lintvedf Susan Locke Gerald Longiohn Jim Malbone Tamsin Malone Ann Maloffe Tom Manning iw my , ,..- , . wg ilk , ll iii ivwmi Bob Medema Don Moss Joan Newton Anthony Neibor Chuck Ocverick Jerry Olvitf Jim Otis Joyce Owen Louis Owen Peggy Pafien Joan Peelen Pefe Platt Joanne Poufenin Diane Sable Dave Socket? Joan Sci-aensul Pai Squires Joan Stimpson Al Wise Carol Vandenburg Shirley Van Valkenburg Dan Ward Dallas Weybrighf Nancy Watterworfh Janet Weaver Jerry West Nancy Woodworth Dick Schreiber Charlene Shultz .loan Sisk Freddy Snow Sandy Spann Mary Lou Spitfers Dave Swoap Ron Tanis rv AlGlendenning, Vice-President, Barbara Born, Treasurer, Sandy Spann, Secretary, Nancy Woodworth, President Class of l955 The Sophomore Class this year has had such efficient officers as Nancy Woodworth, President, Alan Glendening, Vice-President, Sandra Spann, Secretary, and Barbara Born, Treasurer. Our class has shown its interest in many fields of school activities. Jim Otis, Dave Swoap, and Ron Tanis have been news reporters on the Highlights , Carol Hartman, Joanne Puotinen, and Tamsin Malone took part in the Blue and Gold Revue , and we were represented in all phases of sports, with Diane Doubleday, Annette Douglas, and Nancy Woodworth as cheerleaders, and Al Wise as varsity basketball star, and Pete Platt has been vice-president of student council. The Sophomore Class rated high on the honor roll this year. lt was well represented in choir, band, monitors, and on all school committees. We have also taken part in social events and had a success- ful hayride in November. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Spann Sophomore Class Secretary 43 State Highlights N69 Seniors Sanol D lq 'bfuekf C96 .0 es s qos Q60 0 W of B' 0,4 Co 0 ke QTY C For ' svxaqe St at afefer i Seffloi 'Q Gefs F ace Li Student-Faculty Groups Discuss fied Five Minute Passing Problems Q X0 VSFS e SVS M300 ud nfyf. Pax! Gxcce veit GWR Dr,-Ve ?U7LEfle4O Aggie a , . Ss f V39 Little Cubs Shine S uf Highlights Dance on Saturday, March I4 A Letter to the Editor X0 Q9 XSX L9 flf' - 0 ff S. 5 Q 1 fS6-l. get-DQ V06 7 vu 5 Cenh, I Viewed it ' 5, 6 Turn 5 Math Club Af South Sidgui 44 Alley Angles 2 A Fresh Z E l956 Z I 2 Jean Forward Connie Fricke Ted Garneau Jerry Gildea Winona Goff Dean Griffith C Bob arol Hackman Joan Harback Hirsch Janet Jarman B Sharon Lynch Mary Jane LaPlante Tim Light Larry Littig Sidney Longiohn ob John son Mary Louise Kaercher Peggy :Baker John Baxter Bob Beisel Garry Birch Margaret Barton Dave Britigan Ed Bryant Colette Curtenius Diane Doggett Libby Davis Jean DeHaan Julie den Bieyker Ann Doyle Nancy Everton John Fieckenstien Gary Forslef U. .mfwmffy ,W , mmm wne- l - . ll Bruce Marsh all Barb McBride Dick McCrumb Bob Miles Mary Francis Miller Connie Monroe Ken Morgan Tim Otis Pete Parker Joan Parkes George Peelen Denny Percy Jean Yerden Pete Pullon Harvey Randall Sharon Ransler is 'nv NOT IN PICTURES: Phil Sturman Vicki Wenner Lillian Yax Dick Redden Mary Roberts Mary Joyce Sawyer Jerry Schipper Bill Schweiss Joel Sheperd Frank Simonds Phil Slaughter Sharon Spann Elaine Stimpson John Simcox Chuck Sweet Phil Tagget Ann Taylor Dave Vandewalker Marlene Van Dyke Charles Warfield . - . ' 5 P t Mary Frances Miller, Secretary, Dave Vandewalkerf Vlce Premdenf, B0l'lJ0l'0 MCB 'de1 Tfeasufef e e Parker, President Class of l956 Our Class has now finished its first year in State High. During the year we have become accepted by and become a part of the student body. We had a square dance which Mr Deur called for, doing a grand iob. ln the field of athletics, we have some promising teams. Our record speaks for itself. We have also given two cheerleaders to the varsity squad. At the first part of the year we elected Pete Parker to be our class president, Dave Van DeWalker Vice President, Mary Frances Miller Secretary, and Barbara McBride our Treasurer. We all have enioyed our first year in highschool and hope that our future years at State High will be as enioyable. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Frances Miller Freshmen Class Secretary 48 VW JA .C s W Bw f Org X ---.F X Q1 N. S Student Council officers Pete Platt, Janet Snow, Barbara Oakland, Ann Frey Student Council The Student Council got off to a lzang-up start this year with a girl president, and a Sophomore vice-president for the first time in State High's history. They carried out last year's plans, publication of the Cub Sense and sponsership ofthe Magazine Sale making both proiects bigger and better. Representatives also attend the National Conference, C.A.S.M.S.C., and various other Student Councils, in order to compare and improve our Council. They actively supported all the committee's projects, but special stress was put on service proiects this year with terrific Errands of Mercy and Save the Children Federation drives. With the newly organized cabinet's plans, .lanet's organization, Mr. Deur's supervision, and the student body's complete cooperation, the Student Council had a very successful year. Respectfully Submitted, Ann Frey, Sec. Student Council 50 3 AW' f. -sm X TOP ROW: -stile?Cigars,FEl::,rl52t:l1Eriiili, Gordon Berkhousen, John Warfield, Dick Wilsey, Ron Kilgore, Dave Middle Row: Marianne Schau, Carol Smith, Stevie Malone, Darlene Chapin, Joan Stimsin, Karen Brower, Donna Endsley, Diane Doubleday, Anthony Neibor, Bob Miles, Phil Bruns Bottom Row: Lyn Cassady, Judy Lyon, Carol Neff, Bob Britigan, Pat Ryan, Tom Johnson, Jack Burke, Dick Defreese lst semester d S tt Al Hackman, Harper Atherton, Jim Top Row: Bob Biesel, Dick Wilsey, Dick Teugh, Skip Miller, E u on, Van Tassel, Dick Defreese, Pete Parker Middle Row: Phil Bruns, Julie den Bleyker, Joan Kohrman, Sue Locke, Sandy Spann, Diane Doubleday, Nancy Woodworth, Jim Causey, Tom Elias Bottom Row: Lyn Cassady, Carol Smith, Julie Davis, Kay Peelen, Janet Hughes, Judy Scott, Dona Endsley, Marianne Schau, Karen Brower, Vicki Wenner. 2nd semester T M L.. rw. '55-F ...T i if 1 Y 1 e V T -42, 1+ 1-' y o Q L z it if 't fs I K is x If OFFlCE: Top Row: Annaliese Frey, Judy Hayward, Liliane Malone, John Schensul ' K Bottom Row: Diane Pullen, Char Pellowe, Carol Hartman, Connie uizenga, Monitors Of all the State High associations, the monitor system is perhaps the most prized by the student body and the faculty. We are indeed proud that our study hall, hall, and office duties are in the hands of a capable and well run monitor staff. Not only are the monitors the head of the citizenship of the school, but also take their place in the social events as well. Our monitors have done everything from sponsering sales in the halls to putting on a tremendous dance. The traditional Monitor-Highlights luncheon is looked forward to by every member of the group. The purpose of the monitor system is indeed, very well carried on in our school. The members are selected on scholastic ability and good citizenship. The Monitors are under the direction of Mrs. Monroe. 52 STUDY HALL Top Row? Marilyn Greenlee, Sue Locke. Polly Allen' Cam' Neff' BH' Gqvieri . . Second Row: Duke Peterson, Dave SwoaPr Bf00lCS G0df eYr Tom Howsonv D'Ck W'I5eY' Bob Brmgun' J d L R ar Buckham, Pat Ryan, Jean Hoag, Cathy Myers, Julie Davis, Bottom Row: Barbara Born, u ie yon, 0Sem Y Top Row: Middle Row: Bottom Row: Gail Hubbell. STUDY HALL Kay Peelen, Patt Sprouse, Carol Rice, Stevie Malone, Martha Braden, Miriam Leimer, Linnea Taylor Bobbie Gleason, Pat Eliet, Ken Storey. Dave Goudzward, Chuck Ocvirek, Joe Gillis, Jim Causey, Fritz La Crone, John Warfield, Jackie Worden, Wanda Hoare, Shirley Standish, Dick Defreese. Sally Clarke, Darlene Chapin, Joan Peelen, Sue Anderson, Janet Van Hoeve, Natalie Bergman, Nancy Woodworth, Helen Alman. State Highlights Mr. Cooper, Dave Schrieber, Bob Herman, Charles Maloney, Ron Tanis, Jim Otis The Highlights this year was . . students of State High a more dOUl9ly good with two eClif0rS in- H accurate news coverage and features stead of one. Nan Slavin was than before. Our editorials were editor the first semester and Dave about problems that concerned us Schreiber took over the iob the all, not only international problems, second semester. but problems here in our own school. We also had informative featues such as the story on a col- We tried this year to give the . . lege in each issue. The staff was: Edit01'-in-Chief ..... ............................. A......,......,,,,,, D a ve Schreiber Associate Editor ...... ..............,......... N anette Slavin News Editors ........ , .... Barb Rock and, Polly Allen Sports Editor ........ ......, .............................,........................,.... L a rry Weisman Feature Editor ............................................................................v......... Nanette Slavin Exchange Editor ..........................................,,.................,..................... Nanette Slavin Penny Farm, Ron Tanis, Dave Swoap, Ann Mahoney, Charles Maloney, Joan Biljum, Lyn Cassady, Jim Otis, Joan Stiles, Jon Sebaly, Carol Neff, Kay Peelen Photographer ........................,..i.............................., . ................................... Bob Herman Reporters ................ Advisor ............... Y ...-..... . ......... ....... M r. George Cooper 54 'vw M, ..., V 1495 A i ,157 8 P D R H sr l l K' Ex 9' ' . .W , ' . X wh Q,i?1g K Q V B Q ,xi if f uh! u, ' i ml wx, -9, ' . . ,, li L ' ' e ' ' .. l arr Q A' , Joan Biliuml Carol Neff, Kay Peelen, Larry Wiesman, Polly Allen f.. -:Jw mesme- ,.1...-.-4 .loan Stiles, Barbara Rock, Naneffe Slavin, Dave Swoap, Jon Sebaly, Penny Farr fiefqi ra, 0 C 0 OLMQQ3 '14 5. 0 50 +0 loo!- 'G QQ' I l lg ' fe,.,d 11 'foo fm H' Mfn. U79 , Pg ,m'4fv.,, ' ' Yr C009 Editor-in-chief Associate Editor Features ..... Subscriptions Art ...... . . Photography . . Business . Organization Sports .... Faculty Advisor 'Ze Highlander Bleed prescree n flofnve HIGHLANDER STAFF .. ...JohnWeber ...................... NancyMagas . . . .Joan Bilium, Ed., Lyn Cassidy, Janet Snow . . . . Marianne Schau, Ed., Connie White . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Smith, Ed., Joan Stiles . . . John Gibson, Organizing Ed., Willard Andres, Flash Ed., Bob Herman . . . . Janet Vanl'loeve, Ed., Gloria Weiss BarbaraRock . . . Debbie Parker, Ed., Jon Sebaly, 'Red' Gemrich . . ............. . . . . . . . . . Mr. James Stcuffer so K X09 aw Sififlw-2'!, f -an fn 3' 'iff W f- ,. A , cm, .-EU: GJ S ik, R 1 V, 1? F K 'M W li Top Row: Fritz LaCrone, Bob Herman, John Weber, Tim Light, Dave Swoap, Larry Weisman, Jon Sebally Bottom Row: Lyn Cassacly, Barbara McBride, Gloria Weiss, .loan Bilium, Debbie Parker Dinny Lintvedt, Nanette Slavin, Darlene Chapin Assembly Committee The Assembly Committee has tried this year to bring student opinion on assemblies into the com- mittee meetings through the home-room representatives, and add originality to the traditional State High Assemblies. Under the sponsorship ot Mr. William Sack and the Chairmanship ot Lyn Cassady, the committee has helped to present the Get-Aquainted, Magazine, Book Week, Christmas, Sports, and Honor's Day assemblies to the students of State High. 58 l : T R : F ' L C , D' k McCrumb, Dave Corning, Dick Teugh, Skip Miller, Paul Keck. . Miagdleogowr M:tiveb1f,rli2ffv lives. Tom Pattison, Jim Burger, Geffv Hawkins' Pete Pufkeff De Y Pe'CYf T Ot's. Sining: Jinx Elsman, Co,-by Lewis, Ray Harbour, Dave Powell. Hi-Y Club The above picture shows the Hi-Y boys writing letters to service men. This is a proiect that they worked on all during the first semester. They wrote newsy letters to State High boys in the service, doing their best to overcome homesickness. Mr. Weber sponserecl this active group. 59 Chess Club Pd M Y-1 S . ,lie ' A ' -1, , , K If ,i1Q:girg?f he i ,,-Q f i Howard Jennings, Bob Peterson, Lewis Owen, Peter Pullen, Tom Boynton, Harper Afherion, Dick McCrumb Tim Otis, Dan Ward, John Simcox, Denny Percy, David Schreiber, Jack Wooden, Dick Schreiber, Chuck Doornbos ffm Top Row Nancy Woodworth, Fritz l.aCrone, .lim Causey, Chuck Doornbos, Tom Johnston, Chuck Ocvirek, Fred Watterson. ' M C I Ed , Middle Row: Marianne Sci-mu, Gail Hubbell, Helen Alman, Annette Douglas, Connie onroe, aro ger on, C I Ed , C I H 1 , D' Doubleday ' Bonom Row K:Lapeelii-,r,fc?qr0lciTeff,a,L:1arPrey:,cPZggie Yntema, Part Sprouse, Barbara Born, Julie den Bleyker, Frances Miller. Pep Committee Walking down State High's hall you could not help but bump into some of the posters ot the Pep Committee. This very active group has as their goal the iob of arousing school spirit, and encourag- ing better attendance at the games. The group tool: over the selling of tickets to the buses which went to the out-of-town games. Through the Pep Committee, State High students have had an excellent op- portunity to attend all ofthe ball games. Everyone looked forward to the enioyable pep assemblies which were put on with the help ofthe Pep Band. We will all remember the sight of the school as they sat on the stairs cheering with the cheerleaders. We are very proud of the Pep Committee for the excellent work they have done this year. The group was guided by Mr. Deur and Mrs. Monroe, and was led by Patt Sprouse and Marrianne Schau. 61 -vw-. 1 i Bridge Club Top Row: Carol Rice, Ann Doyle, Vickie Wenner, Bob Graff, Bill McConacl'iie, Bill Schweiss, George Tinkham Jim Sanderson Middle Row: Joan Kohrman, Elaine Stimson, Janet Weaver, Joan Parkes, Mary Frances Miller, Barbara McBride, Char Pellowe, Matt Peelen Bottom Row: Julie den Bleyker, Mary Robertd, Kay Peelen, Nanette Slavin, Nancy Magas, Rosemary Buckham, Janet Van Hoeve, Peggie Baker. g 3, -X ,. , Top Row: Howard Jennings, Matt Peelen, Bob Medima, Tom Elias, John Schensul, Larry Littig Middle Row: Arlette Brad, Joyce Owen, Nancy Woodworth, Jackie Worden, Glenna Behl, Joan Harback, Jane Haney, Tamsin Malone Bottom Row: Donna Burlington, Sandra Hicks, Joan Bilium, Judie Lyon, Corby Lewis, Pat Ryan, Lois Fuller, Dinny Lintveldt, Ann Taylor 3 It-A Top Row: Sally Clark, Lilianne Malone, Colette Curnetius, Ellie Clark, Martha Braden, Bobbie Gleason Pat Eliet Middle Row: Gloria Wiess, Sue Locke, Ann Malotte, Connie White, Glenna Behl, Julie Davis Bottom Row: .loan Sisk, Polly Allen, Connie Monroe, Nancy Everton, Cathy Meyers, Dean Griffith French Club The French Club is corrposed of nineteen members ot first and second year French classes. Under the direction ot Mrs. Monroe, they strive to learn more about the French people, custo and language through games, music, movies, and readings. Every noon, members of the club sold candy to build up funds for projects such as a French luncheon, Pere Noel , and a Christmas party, and all attend en masse any French movies which may come to Kalamazoo. 63 ms, -I-op Row, 5,evie Malone, Do,-mg Endsley, Diane Doubleday, Bob Miles., Joel She-perd, Ron Kilgore, Pete Platt Bottom Row: Judie Lyon, Karen Bfcweff Bob Bfifigarl, Pat Ryan, Jaan Stimpson, Dick Fark Citizenship Committee This year the Citizenship Committee was more active than ever before. The committee worked very hard often with little recognition. A few of the numerous projects which the committee undertook were playing records and other noon-hour activities, fixing a stairway to the basement, keeping the grounds clean, locker inspection, and participating in various drives with other committees. We have attempted to find a place to fix a lounge, but there is no available space. We leave that proiect to a future Citizenship Committee. We consider it a very successful year, and hope the precedent will be continued. Pere Plan Chairman 64 W Janet Snow, Gloria Wiess, Tim Light, Nanette Slavin, Lyn Cassady Debate This year's debate proposition was Resolved that the Atlantic Pact Nations should form a Federal Union'. Gloria Weiss, Janet Snow, Tim Light and John Weber upheld the aftirmitive position, Nanette Slavin and Lyn Cassady upheld the negative. Miss Betty DeYoung coached the squad, and all debate activities were under the sponsorship of Mr. William Sack. State High participated in the debate clinics held at Western Michigan College and Homer High School ln the preliminary debates, State High, fthough defeated twice, beat bothl teams from Battle Creek Lake- view, scored double victories over Otsego, Buchanean, and Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High Schools, making a record of 6 wins and 2 defeats. The squad qualified for the Regional Elimination Tourna- ment which was held at lonia High School. 65 Top Row: Bob Mabie, Jerry Longiolm, Jim Otis Ken Morgan Bottom Row: Winona Goff, Ingrid Geisler, Janet Jarman, Lillian Yax, Mary Luise Kaerclwer Beginner's Dancing Top Raw: Phil Taggit, Don Moss, Bill Andrus, Jim VanTassel, Woody VanderLinde, Bob Beisel, Frank Simonds, Bob Peterson, Mary Balch Middle Row: Gary Forsleff, Sherla Jennings, Connie Kuzenga, Joan Peelen, Helen Alman, Carol Vanderburg Sally Reeves, Jean Hoag, Nancy Watterworth Bottom Row: Diane Saba, Janyce Babcock, Joanne Survilla, Bonnie Peterson, Jean Del'laan, Ann Taylor, Bernadine Paull Mixed Choir I, --V-.--v. -Y-Y .,,... -Q Top Row: Tony Niebor, Bobbie Gleason, Barbara Born, Joe Gillis, Corby Lewis, Joan Stiles, Julie Davis, Chuck Ocvirek. Second Row: Polly Allen, Mary Roberts, Mary Frances Miller, Joan Parks, Vickie Werner, Barbara Oakland, Marilyn Greenlee, Lois Fuller, Char Pellowe, Joyce Owen, Judie Lyon Third Row: Zoe Gideon, Martha Braden, Linnea Taylor, Ann Frey, Peggy Yntema, Janet Van Hoeve, Shirley Standish, Julie den Bleyker Bottom Row: Fred Watterson, Joe Scott, Jiggs Harbour, Jon Sebally, Red Gemrich, Larry Weisman Friendship Committee The Friendship Committee has three primary purposes: first, to promote better inter-school relations, second, to promote better student-faculty relations, and third, to promote better relations among the students themselves. In order to carry out these three goals we conducted many proiects. Will you ever forget the mountains of clothes we collected on the 'errands of mercy' drive? Mr. Deur was very stunning in his hat, I thought, and boy! were those refreshments good! Christmasltime was especially nice with decorated halls and Christmas music between classes. Dr. Beloof's band put on a beautiful program, remember the last 'Silent Night ? OurChristmas carol-sing was really inspiring and those that participated will never forget it. All we members of Friendship ioin in a vote of thanks to Mr. Deur for his advice and assistance as faculty sponsor. 67 QWQ ,-fc .wi TOP Row: Sharon Spann, Libby Davis, Sandra Spann, Carol Hartman, Joan Puotinen Middle Row: Janet Wilson, Natalie Bergman, Sandy Thorp, Pat Lynch, Marianne Schau, Sharon Lynch BOTYOI11 ROW! Georgia Miles, Sandra Peterson, Joan Kohrman, Jean DeHann,'Nancy Barnum, Carole Edgerton Ann Carleton ' Knitting Club Knit one, pearl two, and repeat. As you enter the room of the knitting club, under the guidance of Miss Steketee, you can hear the click-click ofthe knitting needles. This is an industrious club with the intent of knitting different articles. Many ofthe girls chose argyles as their main proiects, and have turned out some real masterpieces. This is one ofthe clubs that you can happily knit and chat for an hour on Wednesday. 68 if ! - .1 Back Row: Fred Watterson, Don Neal, Bob Herman, Joe Scott, .lud Baldwin, John Weber Front Row: Red Gemrich, Jim Burger, Don Kilgore, Larry Weisman, Jon Sebally Life Saving The Life Saving Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Hackney, has one specific purpose, to provide its members with a knowledge of water safety. Upon the completion of this course, members who pass the qualified tests receive the American Red Cross Senior Lifesaving Award. Officers of this group are President, Red Gemrichp Vice President, Don Kilgore, Secretary-Treasurer, Jon Sebaly. Also helping Mr. Hackney as an instructor is Don Gill. 69 Top Row: Tim Light, Dean Griffith, Ron Drummond, Mary Joy Sawyer, Mary Lou Spitters, Elaine Stimson. Second Row: Libby Davis, Mary Jane La Plante, Zoe Gideon, Pat Lynch, Bernadine Paull, Nancy Watterworth, Janet Hughes. Bottom Row: Carol Hackman, Vickie Wenner, Collette Curtenius, Connie Monroe, Nancy Everton, Peggy Baker, Margaret Barton, Joan Stiles. Masquers The group produced a one act play called The Old Lady Shows Her Medals , by James Barrie. This production was directed by Mr. Sack. The cast included: Zoe Gideon Bob Graff Janet Hughes Victoria Wenner Nancy Everton Charles Maloney Dick Kremer The Spring Play chosen was Dear Ruth , a light comedy. Miss Cleveland directed the group. 70 , vv herton Carol Hackman Top Row: Ron Drummond Barbara Rock, Hap At ' I . A Bottom Row: Debbie Parker: Penny Farr, Shirley Standish, -l0l1f1 Gil-1500, MUVY l-OU 5P'7fe 51 Marv JOY Sawyer' Early last fall, the smaller Masquers group was taken under the sponsorship of M-iss Bernyce Cleveland to pro- duce a children's play. Under her able direction, with Bill Andrus filling the important post of stage manager, and with members of the cast acting as stage hands, the group presented 'Little Women' at Christmas time. The above group is posed in a scene from the play. 7'l x A s X if 1 + 1 if-. E Top' Row: Chuck Ocvirek, Phil Leach, Chuck Doornbos, Dave Eaton, Jim Causey, Dick Schreiber, Ron Westafer Dick Street Middle Row: Bob Buszta, Bob Hirsch, Bill Patmos, Larry Keyes, Tom Pattison, Jack Holly Bottom Row: Mr. Beyer, John Baxter, Peter Pullen, Bob Johnson, Dave Britigan Movie Cperators Lights, Camera, Action! Cameras purr, lights flash, and as the voice of the narrator describes our visit to Peru, the cause of all this action sits back and smiles. He, after weeks of training under the guidance of Mr. Beyer, has at last mastered all the intricate operations involved. Chuck Ocverick and Ron Westafer, presidents of this group, state that after a person has completed this training he is in constant demand. Who are these talented people? The movie operators, naturally. 72 lin! inf Our State High Choir had a busy year under the direction of Mr. Jack Frey. The choir did a fine iob, and added much musical enioyment to our school. The choir started out the year with their 'Do-Mi-So-Dos' which led to a good foundation for the Christmas concert. Everyone enjoyed the Christmas program, and we are looking forward to a repeat performance next year. They also sang for a medical association at the Civic Theater, and participated in P.T.S.O. activities. After that the choir tackled the operettas The Lowland Sea' and The Bohemian Girl. These productions were thoroughly enioyed by all who saw them. The Spring Festival was next on the agenda and it is one of the high spots for members of the Choir. One of the most beautiful times of the year is perhaps the Easter services in which the group participates. We can be proud of our Choir for it really did a top notch iob. Next year the choir will be open to all those in State High who thoroughly enioy participating in musical productions. The State High Choir is a asset to our school and is one group that really de- serves credit. 73 'if ivy 'x 11 Ja IQ . XX Nga Qu, I . ' Q- 1. m , , i Y y L, , ff w T x 1 .. j ' . X L, YQ 1 A 52 m ng- 5 f-.M -:F .zu-5 :W ' W ' uf' Yo ' fvisa-5- ' . ' f te . -,T 3. , If X , I Q 5' M.. ' M x yr -ln 5 4.1 LJ ii ' A ff' gpm f-'W . 'PWM' ' if mn Mg V K was QQ Y 4 M -'ffriixfwxd gm' V X! iv ' in 5 V fx, , ' S 2 5' Win R 1: Q .,, .f -. K ,i 'K UQ ' -f .5 - MJ + Q, fr- ' , 7' W . f ? QA lr, ' pr, Q riff I , l E fir Q A gi xi i If ik aa-. This year's band, the largest in the history of State High, under the capable leadership ot Dr. Elmer Beloof, was headed by Phil Bruns, president, Dick Fork, vice-president, Jean Morris, secretary, Don Neal, treasurer, and Willard Andres, librarian. The band started out their big year in September with the County Fair, and a week later they marched and played in the Paw Paw Grape Festival. With the coming ofthe football season the band played and contributed to the halt-time entertain- ment at some of the games. A group of about fifteen band members formed a pep band which added to the school spirit by play- ing at the home games and at the pep assemblies. The last day before Christmas vacation, the band played Christmas carols in the lower hall while the student body ioined in on the well known carols. With the beginning of a new year comes new music and more concerts and other activities forthe band. The last week in January the band will go to Paw Paw to participate in the third annual Tri- City Concert, this year with the bands of Paw Paw and Allegan High Schools. February 18th the band put on an assembly ot popular music with student conductors trying out their skill at the baton. ln March, some ofthe band members competed at the annual District Solo and Ensemble Contest. The biggest event of the year for the band also came in March. ln cooperation with the chorus and the student body, the band put on an entertaining take-off on a TV show. With Dick Fork as general chairman, TV STUDIO '53 can't help but be a roaring success. The rest of the year was taken up with two more Tri-City Concerts, one at Allegan and one here in Kalamazoo, the band also play a recognition concert on the steps ot the library in the Spring. Besides these very important things the band had a number of small concerts and other activities ending up with a big band picnic at the end of the year. Rifle Club Top Row: Jerry Schipper, John Fleckenstein, Dave Goudzward, Bob Buzta, Dick Kremer, Chuck Koons, Jim Sanderson, Dick Street, Louis Owen, Bob Gibson, Ken Morgan, Phil Slaughter Middle Row: Al Wise, Jerry Gildea, Pat Squires, Don Kilgore, Ron Kilgore, AI Glendenning, Jack Burke, Dan Ward, Tom Harding, Denny Bryan, Freddy Snow, John Baxter, Bruce Marshall Bottom Row: Guy Hess, Gordon Berkhousen, Joe Scott, Larry Weisman, Chuck Straub, Dave Sacket, Jim Malbone The Junior Program of the National Rifle Association has been developed to bring out those qual- ities of sportsmanship, fair play, manliness, self-control and cooperation so essential to success in life. Many experienced workers among boys and girls, including Scout leaders, Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. secretaries, educators, 4-H Club leaders, and similar men and women, have been pleased to recognize that the program of .22 caliber rifle shooting activities developed by the National Rifle Association has proven an invaluable aid in instilling these valuable habits into the boys and girls under their immediate supervision. The plan calls for capable adult supervision of all Junior Rifle shooting activ- ities, the enforcement of definite regulations, the conduct of individual and team contests to develop and stimulate the interest of the boys and girls, and above all else training in the safe handling of firearms and air rifles. 77 if Kilim Top Row: Harriett Howe, Mary Jane Laplante, Martha Braden, Natalie Borgman, Phil Slaughter, Annette Douglas Middle Row: Janice Babcock, Nancy Barnum, Georgia Miles, Ann Malotte, Connie White, Janet Van Hoeve, Mary Lou Spitters Bottom Row: Carole Smith, Marianne Schau, Judie Lyon, Nancy Magas, Peg Yntema, Joan Stiles, Barbara Rock Service Committee The Service Committee was a new committee this year. ln previous years there had been a Red Cross Committee, and the Service Committee took over the duties of this committee in addition to other proiects. Carol Smith was elected chairman. The proiects for the year included clothing drives for needy children, food drive for Thanksgiving, Christmas stockings, and other welfare proiects. The new com- mittee had a very successful freshman year. 78 .AWP Top Row: Stevie Malone, Jean Hoag, Sally Reeves, Cathy Meyers, Donna Endsley, Lois Fuller, Matt Peelen, Jon Sebay, Don Kilgore, Lilliane Malone Second Row: Zoe Gideon, Ann Malotte, Tamsin Malone, Red Gemrich, Barbara Born, Carol Hartman, Diane Double- day Third Row: Margaret Borton, Vickie Wenner, Nancy Magas, Kay Peelen, Gail Hubbell, Carol Neff, Joan Peelen Bottom Row: Jan Hughes, Joan Kohrman, Nancy Woodworth, Sherla Jennings, Bobby Gleason, Linnea Taylor, Joan Stiles, Libby Davis Social Committee The Social Committee is one of State High's standing committees. lts purpose is to organize the all-school social activities. This year it has put on two dances in Walwood, one of which was formal. The rest of the dances were informal or 'iean dances. Miss Crisman sponsored the group and helped settle the difficult problems which popped up, and there were many. Each year the Social Committee is allotted S300 from the Student Council on which to operate. lt meets twice a week, under the leadership of Chairman Janet Hughes, and plans one party a month. 79 fl I952 trip For the third consecutive year, the Travel Club and Ray Deur sponsored a camping trip by bus h t rough Upper Michigan. None of us who went last year will forget the experiences we enloyed, suc as Teh uamen F II d h ' ' q on a s an t e wading there, burning out the clutch on the bus coming down Brockwa Y Mountain Drive, the idiosyncrasies of the supply car following us, the trips across the Straits of Mackana d th ' h ' ' ' ' ' c, an e eng teen mile hike through the Porcupine Mountains Nor will we forget cookin ' 9 our own delicious food, setting up our tents, swimming in cold Lake Superior, and the beauty of the Northern Wo d Th ' ' ' ' ' o s. e trip lasted for twelve days, during which we had additional experience in luv ing and working together, and the pleasure of being close to Nature and to God. THOSE WHO WENT: Barbara Born Jean Morris Joan Kohrman Bob Herman Lilliane Malone Bill Andrus Jim Burger John Gibson Woody Vanderlinde Joan Putnam Sandra Spann Julie Davis Bob Graff Jerry Minton Joane Daughtery Dale Wilson Carol Hartman Ray LaZotte Norma Jean Wheater Jim Bowen Bob Carver Dave Swoap Janice Babcock Duke Peterson John Weber Francis Frey Charlene Neilsen Eddie Powliss Dolly Powliss Von Howell Ray Deur Ui? 'T77427 ,ff , ,, f, f , , 1 - 'n K ,e if Lg, . we-wigs In- 5 N: Y X 1 ' , ' , C. t - N if Q H S fi ,Yi ,Lu iw -..-A--1 ff T1 --1 --4 S ..., -----4-2 , F .. ,H ,l X ,-A ,-r 5 t--- FN ' Q lx 1 QQ7 1 'A'i ' ,. we 4 N 1 it-t' V AJ..--4--n .. V 4 5 V ....,,,,- , ...... 4 4-- :- V l iz V-Mmm 1 M u ni X ...NVL v-... . P ww... 5 ' 244.31 5 .-. STA- .. , , , x..,..e1. v-- 80 Travel Club Top Row: Second Row Bottom Row Top Row: Middle Row: Bottom Row: Richard Kremer, Dave Brltigan, Bob Johnson, Woody VanderLinde, Ray Lazotte, Dallas Weybright Harvey Randall Don DeVries, Bob Mabie, Gerald Longiohn, Bob Graff, Ron White, Jim Burger, Bill Andrus Fred Watterson, Jim Elsman, Ray Harbour, Jerry Olvitt, Jack Holley, Guy Hess, Jim Malbone Janet Weaver, Millicent Hafer, Joan Newton, Sharon Spann, Barbara McBride, Mary Roberts, Joan Stimson, Harriet Howe, Jean Forward, Annette Douglas, Joanne Poutinen, Carol Edgerton, Sally Reeves Joyce Owen, Dianne Sabo, Arlette Brod, Sandra Spann, Diane Doubleday, Norma Jean Wheater, Janyce Babcock, Jean Morris, Aldo Marie Seaver, Nancy Glidden, Tamsin Malone, Joan Harback Marcia Howard, Sharon Ransler, Charlene Schultz, Lillian Yax, Janet Jarman, Joanne Survllla Sharon Lynch, Lois Fuller, Dinny Lintvedt, Ann Carleton whiff Top Row: Char Pellowe, Bonnie Peterson, Linnea Taylor, Marianne Schau, Diane Pullen, Sue Anderson, Julie den Bleyker, Barbara Oakland, Miss Large Bottom Row: Stevie Malone, Joan Parkes, Lucia den Bleyker, Shirla Jennings, Ellie Clark, Kay Brower, Joan Sisk Fin-ettes Stroke-two-three-four, left-two-three-four. Here come the finettes, swimming down the pool. All TWef1fY'0l1e of them in PeI'feCT fl1YTl'1m- Charlene Pellowe is the girl that keeps every one stroking together, with Marilyn Greenlee standing by ready to take over for Char. Eleanor Clark keeps the rec- ords with her waterproof pen, and that's Shirly VanValkenburg over there polishing up the money. If you'll step with me into the 'Rathskeller Blues' you'll be able to see our water-sprites perform- ing to the tune of the 'Basement Blues . They show you the blues from their 'Birth' to their 'Rapsody Perhaps you'd like to dance the 'Blue Tango' or see the 'Blue Flame . Moby the Blues of 'Memphis,' St. Louis, or 'Wabash' would interest you. When the 'Blues in the Night' came down we can see the 'Blue Moonlight, the 'Indigo' sky and the beautiful 'Stardust . Now that you're all 'Blue' we'll say 'Bye.Bye7 to you. - 82 l i Top Row! Charles Straub, Phil Bruns, Dick Allers, Fred Klinger, Dick Fork, Don Near, Dick Anson Bottom Row: Jud Baldwin, Andy Walton, Bryce Forester, Mr. Wells, Al Shand, Gary Forsleff, Sherla Jennings, Norm Harvey Swing Band The swing club is composed of band members and meets every other week, lt is sponsored by Dr Beloof. The club plays almost anything in the way of music, and gets in much valuable practice for their band work. lt is clubs of this sort that help State High's reputation for good music. 83 Bottom Rowz' Blaine BU'lln9f0 '. Zoe Gideon, Jean Morris, Shirley VanValkenburg, Aida Marie Seaver, Middle Row: B-ill Patmos, Dick Allers, Andy Walton, Allen Shand, Bryce Forester, T0p'RQwg Dick Anson, Phyllis Kvet, Mary Jane Laplante, John Simcox, Jean Forward, Nancy Glidden Ensemble This year's ENSEMBLE CLUB, with Dr. Beloof as sponser, is made up of about twenty people. The club is divided into smaller ensembles. There is a clarinet trio, a woodwind trio, a saxophone trio, a clarinet duet and a dixieland band. This year the woodwind trio received recognition at the District Solo and Ensemble Contest. All of the small ensembles have a good time playing every type of music that's written from Beethovan to the very latest hits on the 'Hit-Parade'. 84 J ,fi X69 Q3 .ix M X , Sports xo Q Sfdffz H,5 GTS'-I' Xe x Q 3 AQQLSQ we 55 X! A as reoqx ' T1 sfaw' W 0 X s X f ' ff Ii , S, f Q. ai QQ Mr. Stevens, Miss Prychitko, Mr. Detert, Mr. Walters Coaches Director ofAtl1letics, Fred Stevens, has been a great asset to our school in promoting spirit among the boys as well as the student body. Mr. Stevens coaches baseball and reserve teams, as well as teaching physical science. Stephanie Prychitko came to us last year as tennis coach. She is a graduate of Western Michigan College, coming from Hamtramck where many tennis stars have gotten their start. Arden Detert, basketball coach as well as a iunior high teacher, has done an excellent iob with the b d tacular season for a title share in the new Wolverine conference. He also oys an gave us a spec coaches the golf team. Roy Walters, football and track coach, has been with us for the past two years and has done a ll s bein one ot the best liked members of the faculty. He also magnificient iob with our teams as we a g teaches history and aeronautics. 86 AI Hackman Wayne Carr ! Ken Fricke Dan Gill Henry George i Dick Fork 7? Harper Atherton X- .lohn Keyser George Tinkham Tom Johnson Dick DeFreese ' ,Fw ,., Football Flashbacks The l952 football squad could best be described as progressive. Starting with a green squad, over half of which were lower classmen, the team showed remarkable improvement each week and wound up the season with a dazzling performance of offensive power seldom seen in high school ball. At Fremont, on the first play from scrimmage, freshman Bobbie Miles, aided by magnificent blocking slid off tackle for 70 yards. State High kicked off, and on the next play Fremont's Bob Henry fumbled, and George Tinkham recovered. Then Dick DeFreese, following in the footsteps of Bob Miles, sprinted 25 yards for State l'iigh's second T.D. When State High kicked off, for the third time within five minutes of play, Fremont fumbled and Wayne Carr recovered. When the ball was kicked, Captain Ken Fricke made a brilliant open field run to record a new record in State High sports annals: three touchdowns in three consecutive plays. The final score was a bright 39 to O win over a good Fremont team. This year we had two members of our team mentioned for the all-city squad: Captain Ken Fricke and Dick DeFreese. Wins over Plainwell Q32-61 and South Haven Q20-Oi, a tie with Otsego U3-l3j, and pair of tough games lost to Allegan Q20-Ol and Portage U3-85 gave us a .500 in the new Wolverine Conference, good for third place. Outstanding this year were seniors Ken Fricke, Dick DeFreese, Harper Atherton, Wayne Carr, Dick Fork, Henry George, Don Gill, Al Hackman, Tom Johnson, George Tinkham, and John Keyser. Juniors were Bob Britigan, Red Gemrich, Brooks Godfrey, Bob Harbeck, Gerry Hawkins, Jim Hawkins, Don Kilgore, Matt Peelen, Pat Ryan, Jon Sebaly, John Warfield, Fred Watterson, and Larry Weisman. Out- standing under classmen: Don Devries, Anthony Niebor, Chuck Overick, Dave Van DeWalker, and our prize freshman Bob Miles. Sea son ' s Scores Buchanan 26 0 State High Dowag i c l4 0 Pl a i nwel l 6 32 Al l egan 20 0 Portage 13 8 S. Haven 0 20 Otsego 13 l3 Fremont 0 39 88 Top-Row: George Tinkham, John Warfield, Bobby Miles, Anthony Nieboer, Fred Watterson, Henry George Middle Row: Dick Fork, John Keyser, AI Gemrich, Bob Harback, Don Kilgore, Jon Sebal Har er Ath t y, p er on, Matt Peelen Bottom Row: Bob Britigcn, Gerry Hawkins, AI Hackman, Capt. Ken Fricke, Don Gill, Brooks Godfrey, Don DeVries Sitting: Coach Martie Ball, Jim Hawkins, Al Ryan, Ton. Johnson, Coach Roy Walters Varshy FootbaH l i Top Row: John Fleckenstein, Peter Pullen, Dick Redden, Ted Garneau, John Schensul, Gary Birch, Peter Parker, Tom Hardin, Chuck Warfield Middle Row: Mgr. Dennis Percy, Marve Balch, Dave Goudzward, Dick Mccrumb, Jerry Schipper, Pa! Squires, Bob Beisel, AI Glendening, Denny Bryan, Jerry Gildea, Joel Shepherd, Coach Martie Ball Bottom Row: Jim Malbone, Jack Burke, Jerry Olvitt, Dave VanDeWalker,Jim Otis, Tim Otis, Bob Johnson, Dan Ward, Dove Corning, John Simcox Reserve FootbaH 89 Dr Tom Johnson .4 John Keyser s A., V A , I 3 X . I ' JYuiiBolc1win U a rsi ty Seniors Ed Sutton In K X H, i is Q ' .-,, x 'J A 1 M ' W o Sam X x A J . . 2 V r 1 X Q 4 5 W X fl A 3 i L - If S J . X , ,A z . it I., o . i o . . ' Q 1 'gofifs Lf Q 4 ' -.' ,gal 'V E S - , if Bill Mccomchae Don Gill , 1, - ig,-F. f 1'5 vi -I ' . ' . . ft if A . y.'.' .' -C' I 1, . . 4 a . Basketball The hilltop quintet captured a conference title for the first time since l945. The cubs were .defeated but once in conference play, that defeat coming at the hands of the Allegan Tigers in an over-titne thriller. ' A Coach Arden Detert piloted the team through a tremendously successful season, with the best con- gratulations to our boys. Next year the squad is expected to do equally as well with returning letter- men and a host of good reserve prospects. Next yearfhowever, we will greatly miss the loss of such outstanding players as: Eddie Sutton fthis year's captaini, who lead the team as well as the city in scoring, Don Gill, whose magnificent floor play had pulled us through many close games, Tom Johnson, whose driving layup shots have broken the backs of many opponents, and Bill McConachie, who although played as a substitute, has come in to put out the fire of several opposing team rallys. Special recogni- tion goes to Al Howard, .lohn Warfield, and Al Wise, all returning players, for their fine work in con- tributing to this year's basketball team's success. Also recognition goes to John Keyser, Dick Defreese and Jud Baldwin, who are graduating Seniors, Matt Peelen, who played several outstanding games, Bob Britigan, Don Neal, Brooks Godfrey, and Pat Ryan, all of who deserve a round of applause. With this tremendous record for l853, we close our basketball season with many wonderful memories, and a hearty congratulations to Coach Detert and the boys. With this we say good-by to our coach, who is taking a leave of absence to finish his education. We will have a heavy loss without his help and encouragement, but we know that our new coach, Barney Chance, from Berrian Springs will do as well. Best of luck, Coach! Basketball Statistics For '52 - '53 1. 4. Q' SEASON RECORD S.H. O. Dowagiac 54-55 Holland Christain 39-47 A110183-U 55-52 Berrian Springs 73-87 SOUU1 Haven 57-49 South Haven 53-50 Portage 60-53 Hastings 43-52 Otsego 66-44 Portage 68-53 Plainwell 65-63 st. Joe 48-es Allegan 44-50 Otsego 53-46 St. Joe 40-70 Plainwell 74-45 Total S. H. 893, Opp. 877 State High averaged 55.9 points The opposition made 54.9 points per per game. game. INDIVIDUAL RECORDS PLAYERS G FGA FGM Pct. FTA FTM Pct. APG TP Sutton 16 275 93 .330 102 60 .588 15.3 246 Gill 16 127 36 283 60 28 .467 6.4 102 Howard 15 60 20 .333 81 37 .457 5.4 81 Johnson 16 115 33 287 88 61 .693 8.3 133 Wise 16 61 19 .311 25 16 .640 3.4 51 McConachie 15 92 33 359 61 28 .459 6.2 94 Warfield 16 86 30 337 60 30 .500 5.6 90 Britigan 14 35 7 200 13 4 .308 1.3 18 Peelen 7 31 11 .355 25 11 .440 4.7 33 Defreese 8 7 0 000 5 2 .400 .25 2 Baldwin 4 4 1 250 1 1 1.000 .7 3 Godfrey 6 4 0 000 4 3 .750 .5 3 Neale 10 46 12 130 6 6 1.000 2.8 28 803 290 .243 531 288 .542 55.9 868 25 other points were made by two boys who didn't last the entire season. 92 ,, Q J ,, ..-, 5 A 343 4541-E 335 Fil Top Row: Dick Defreese, Bob Britigan, Don Neal, John Keyser, Mutt Peelen, Pat Ryan, Brooks Godfrey, Jud Baldwin, Mgr. Dave Swoap Bottom Row: Coach Arden Detert, Al Wise, Ai Howard, Ed Sutton, Tom Johnson, Don Gill, Bill McChonachie, John Warfield Versny BasketbaH Top Row: Chuck Warfield, Dallas Weybright, Bob Miles, Pete Parker, Dick Redden, Ted Garneau, Bob Beisel Bottom Row: George Peelen, Joel Sheperd, Jack Burke, John Fleckenstein, Phil Leach, Anthony Neibor, Jim Cauzy, Dave Britigan Reserve BasketbaH .1-1.1.-.- Photo 1 Cheerleaders Fritz LGCrone, Diane Doubleday, Mary Frances Miller, Julie den Bleyker Annette Douglas, Nancy Wooclvxorih. 94 . N , -.. . .- .A by - guys' W is Y V 5' ' f , .U . A , -',. ,J I if mg' jfw fI.,l5g .. A 1 - Q. yi 1 Y. K Q A P A L . - 'f A kiwg' ft Top Row: Dave Eaton, Ray Harbour, Jim Elsman, Don Kilgore, Bob Mindeman, Guy Hess, John Fleckinstein, Bob Buzta, Jim Otis, Coach Stevens Center Row: Don DeVries, Bob Britigan, Don Gill, Jerry Hawkins, Bill McConachie, Dick Defreese, Gordy Berkenhousen, Ken Fricke, Al Glendinning, Larry Wiseman Bottom Row: Pete Parker, Jack Burke, Chuck Ocvirek, Bill Andrus, Dallas Weybright, Ted Garneau, John Schensul, Tom Manning. BasebaH Coach Fred Stevens' baseball team should have a sparkling season with several returning letter- men and many new promising prospects. The probable lineup will be: Al Hackman, Don Gill, Dick Defreese, Bob Britigan, Bill McConachie, Jiggs Harbour, Jerry Hawkins, Guy Hess, and others. Also, there are several boys coming up from last year's reserve squad as well as many new boys. The reserve team should have a successful season also, with good material in the freshman and sophomore classes. State High has a I4-game schedule, two of which are non-conference. This should give us a good standing in the Wolverine conference. The boys have showed 'great improvement in practice, so we hope that the first game with Marshall on April l4 will give us a start for another championship team. 95 John Schensul, Don Flower, Jon Sebaly, Al Wise, John Baxter, Don Neal, Pat Ryan, Pete Platt, John Simcox. If you were to check State High's trophy cases you would find one sport monopolizing the room and number of trophies. These awards belong to the tennis team. This spring's team should follow the u I h Mu recedent set in years past Coached by one of the two women high school tennis coac es, iss p . Stephanie Prychitko, the Cub netters should win the conference and fair well in the regional and state tournaments. The Cubs will be led by Captains Pat Ryan and Larry Littig. Although Littig is only a freshman he rcles and should take up most of the slack left by the graduation is highly respected in Midwest tennis ci th' b ther John Littig who was one of State High's best tennis players for the past two year. o is ro , , Rounding out the first five positions will probably be letterwinners Al Wise, Don Flower, and Jon Sebaly Other letter winners who are returning are Don Neal and Pete Platt. 96 I, , .,:.Ff:1'I?,lx5v, E1h?,FW,,:Q.1f2,f. H J N.. .:,. . - ' f'1.- , .Q A' xe r. l l 1 l Jim Cauzy, Dan Ward, Chuck Straub, Dick Fork, Brooks Godfrey, Bruce Marshall 'L G If li 5 Coach Arden Detert's i953 golf team will probably consist of Brooks Godfrey, Dick Fork, Joel Shepherd, Don Kilgore, and Bruce Marshall. . Holland High, Dowagiac, and Battle Creek Lakeview are three of the teams with which the golf team will have matches. These matches will be played at either the Kalamazoo Country Club course or I the Gateway course. T The first match of the year will be with Holland High on April l7. There has been no practice as yet, but if the weather continues with spring-like breezes, the boys should be on the links this week. 97 Matt Peelen, Al Wise Chuck Sweet, Jerry Olivet, Frank Simons, Dave Vandewalker, Garry Birch George Tinkham, Paul Keck, Bob Miles, Jim Boylan, Al Shand, Dave Corning, Bob Woody, Don Kilgore, Dick Fork, Bill Andrus, mgr. Ed Morseau, Jim Van Tassel, Tom Johnson, Fred Watterson, Jud Baldwin, Dick Redden Larry Miller, Jack Copeland, John Warfield, Dick Teugh, Coach Walters, Chuck Warfield F Track Coach Roy Walters has a good and de- termined team this year. They have been in training for some time with a green team which has shown great improvement. Returning lettermen who are expected to place high in their events are: Larry Miller, Dick Teugh, Vern VerHage, Fred Watterson, Jim VamTassel, Tom Johnson, and Jim Hawkins. Coming up are fresh- men Bob Miles and Dave Valdewalder. With their continuous improvement we hope for a high standing in the Wolverine Con- ference. Earlier in the School year we had a cross country team, for the first time in State High's history, which tor it's new- ness, made an impressive record. Joe SCOTT, DlClC Teugh, Jim Van Tassel Jud Baldwin, Chuck Straub Cross-Country ar- fn L ! Snapshots 1 fhc'f'll rate you 0 pink one in This is Our 8:00-Biology 9:00-Math day. 'I00 H200-Physical Science 10:00-Combined 12:00- buy Q doughnui 12:30-PEP ASSEMBLY! Now, The Otsego rooters. FIGHT passing between classes 1200-'typing v 2:00-study hull quiet down, now! 8 BLUE AND GOLD REVUE Q! THE CAST Polly Allen Chuck Maloney Debby Parker Mary Jane LaPlan1'e Fred Watterson Harper Atherton Barbara Rock Jon Sebaly Penny Farr Tom Elias DEAR RUTH Ruth Wilkins Judge Harry Wilkins Edith Wilkins Miriam Wilkins Lt. William Seawright Albert Kummer Martha Seawright Sgt. 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