White Pigeon High School - Wahbememe Yearbook (White Pigeon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1956 volume:

‘56’POW-WOW Published By The Annual Staff WHITE PIGEON HIGH SCHOOL White Pigeon, Michigan CONTENTS PART I ADMINISTRATION Page 5 PART II FACULTY Page 9 PART III SENIORS Page 13 PART IV UNDERGRADUATES Page 23 PART V ACTIVITIES Page 33 PART VI SPORTS Page 51 PART VII ADVERTISING Page 59 Annual Staff STANDING: (Left to Right) B. Kauffman, N. Astllng, S. Lutz, J. Leonard, S. Lough, Mr. Slberry. SITTING: M. McCuen, J. Krull, R. Strawser, B. Rex. Absent from picture: Donna Irelan. Annual Staff We, the members of the 56 Annual Staff, appreciate the help of the teachers, students, and especially our capable sponsor, Mr. Carl Slberry, in producing this yearbook. We all hope that you will thoroughly enjoy the 56 Pow Wow , which is the result of a great deal of hard work on our part. 3 4 Administration 5 School Board Delvln Henricks -Virgil Wlttenburg Leo Moore------— H. Schmidt------- H. C. Pennington -—Trustee —Trustee - Secretary -President -Treasurer 6 8 The Ideal Teacher MARSHALL DAVENPORT Temple University - Philadelphia History Coaching Geography VERNE E. WARD B.S., Michigan State Science 1J S' WcuJ HERBERT R. FOX B.A., Michigan State Mathematics MERLA B. WARD B.A., Western Michigan Music JANICE GIRTON B.A., Michigan State English Speech and Journalism 10 HELEN GAERTNER B. A., Western Michigan Health and Geography Commercial Subjects Commercial Subjects sj MAX O. AMBS B. S., Western Michigan Band English WAYNE L. DURY Principal A.B., Western Michigan Social Studies MR. HASSON B.S., Ball State Health Geography History Arithmetic 11 ROBERT B. STEVENS B. S. C., Fitchburg Teachers College Mathematics Reserve Basketball and PAULC. DAVISON B. S., Western Michigan Shop CARL J. SIBERRY n v r B.S., Ball StAtb - Business ' -C- Industrial Arts Dr. Education HELEN CRIPE B.A., Indiana Central College Physical Education English GLADYS M. GIRTON A. B., Western Michigan English Latin High School Librarian Play Director 12 13 14 RONNIE STRAWS ER DONNA IRELAN LAMARR MILLER A live-wire who sparks any class he's in. Hi-Y Secretary; Varsity Club Treasurer; everyone. Glee Club; F.H.A.; Pep Club; Annual Staff; Paper Staff; Band; Senior Play; Sextet; Class Vice-President; Septette; Cheerleader. SUSAN MISHLER Cheerful, quiet, pleasant and gay, charming in her own sweet way. Pep Club; F.H.A; Glee Club; Septette; Paper Staff. 15 ■ . NANCY EASTERDAY Under different circumstances I might have been an angel, but I'm satisfied. F.H.A.; Pep Club; Septette; Sextet; Glee Club. ROGER KINDIG I wish everything was as easy to understand as a Jet engine. Stage Manager; Junior Play; Senior Play. MARGARET ROBERTSON It’s not what you do, it's what you get away with. F.H.A.; Pep Club; Sextet; Septette; Glee Club. GARY NEFF MARY WILLIS SHARAN F LAD MARK Don't think of what I've done, think of what I'm going to do. Football; Varsity The mildest manners; the gentlest heart. He's at his best as a general pest. Junior Play. , 16 JhoJt ZfAchif ROBDIT BALE He's comical and serious at the same time. Football; Basketball; Chemistry Club; Hi-Y; Varsity Club; Junior Play; Senior Play; Paper Staff. MARYELLYN McCUEN Gaze into her eyes and you angel; Gaze longer and you imp Pep Club; Glee Band; Junior Play; Club Secretary. The bored of education. Basketball;, Varsity Club ROBERTA ECKERT Likes the boys and shouts out cheers; one of the best cheerleaders we've had in years. Pep Club; F.H.A.; Glee Club; Paper Staff; Cheerleader; Senior Play; Junior Play. CARL CARPER Small men don't necessarily have to have big ambitions. Manager Basketball Team. La VON DA GOUKER Never a wcrry, never a care, seems to walk through life on air. Pep Club; F.H.A.; Glee Club; Junior Play; Band; Sextet; Septette; Paper Staff. 17 PAT Fracas CN VERNON HEMINGER SHIRLEY MERRIMAN An old maid I will never be, as long as there are fish in the soa. Glee Club. Girls at High say I'm farm I'm quite a guy. Football; Junior Play. shy; but on the Varsity Club; There's a little bit of bad in every good little girl. Pep Club; junior Play; Glee Club. JOHN BARZACK DIXIE SNYDER DAVID HIGGINS Before man rhade us citizens great nature made us me«. Football; Chemistry Club. 7 Two loves are one too many. Band; F. H.A. ; Pep Club; Senior Play; Majorette; Sextet; Glee Club; Septette. He uses classes as a resting place. Basketball; Senior Play; Band. 18 SHIRLEY HOLSINGER PAUL SCHUMACHER SHARLYN MILLER Life without laughter Is a waste of time. Band; Student Council; Junior Play; Senior While others talk, I think about it. F.H.A.; Glee Club. It's great to be alone, especially when there's a girl with you. Hi-Y; Senior Play. CHARLES LUTZ It's love that makes tho world go 'round. Gosh, how fast it's spinning! Pep Club; F.H.A.; Glee Club; Sextet; Paper Staff. CAROL TAVERNIER An lnnooent face, but you never can tell. Glee Club. 19 JEAN STODDARD I have a voice, but why wear it out. F.H.A.; Glee Club; Pep Club; Class Reporter. •f Thank Heavens, they never watch the quiet girls. F.H.A.; Junior Play; Glee Club. Let's get this over; I have big plans waiting. Basketball. Of all the people under the sun. I'm sure I love but one. Latin Club; Senior Resident. 20 22 OM ROW; (Loft to Right) S. Lough, C. Sassaman, K. Strawser, D. Astling, J. Ingold, L. VanZile, P. Carper, H. Grate. Saunders, K. Cast, J. Wright, P. Schumacher. SECOND ROW: V. E. Ward, Sponsor; M. Wegner, C. Barbarls, L. nders, N. Kent, D. Nicholson, B. Hohm, B. Rex, G. Ott, M. Tavernier, S. Oldfield, M. Lord, C. Atherton, J. Leonard. IRD ROW; D. Busz, L. Irelan, H. Hostetler, G. Bates, D. McPall, B. Jonker, J. Wolkenstein, R. Lovejoy, S. Celme ,' . Berchlattl, E. Lehman, J. Frank, B. Trlesch, S. Moline, J. Weaver. H- JUNIOR CLA The Junior Class has been working hard on the paper drive, magazine sale, candy sales, dances, and numerous scholastic activities. I? c JV) We are proud and happy to have received our beautiful class rings. With all the ' s money we have earned, we are looking forward to a very prosperous Senior year, and a wonderful trip. 24 SOPHOMORE CLASS BACKROW: (Left to Right) D. Hagerty, S. Strintz, B. Deal, B. Covedill, B. Robertaon, P. Krebs, R. Helmlnger, D. Herrman, -O B. Buenger, C. Carr, R. Moms, D. Pelmar, D. Lutz, C. Holt, G. Slvlts, I. Ballenger, S. Lutz. SECOND ROW: Mrs. I l ' Girton, Adviser; S. Edson, M. Schumacher, G. Garton, J. Pettit, R. Foster, L. Krepel, L. Van Zile, K. Davis, T. Games B. Butts, L. Q-acey, P. Halloway, D. Batton, N. Chaffee, S. Blankenship, L. Reiner, N. Astllng, S. McFall, Mrs. Gaertner Adviser.- FIRST ROW: R. Stoddard, G. Ketchem, B. Mock, J. Carper, J. Cloud, K. Bale, B. Kauffman, S. Van Zile, D. Kistler, J. Brown, D. Shank, D. Chaffee, H.- ewman, M. Schmidt, J. Clutter. t SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomores have JvCd Jaake sales and candy sale for the year. The Sophomor P6 All of this e are ncludes a v ry successful year for the Sophomores. 26 looking forward to our Junior year and all the surprises that 'go w' f % r ■ v v ' , r to A. CfOwA 4- da LwsOr ue 7J $V -Tt) oAjt D'tT' j w BACK ROW: (teft to Right) G. Mercer, C. Sears, D. Irelan, L. Musser, T. Yoder, B. Stoddard, R. Berchiatti, D. Taverneir, . Asbury, L. Irelan, E. Gortner, C. Parks, N. Buenger, J. Peters, J. Wolfe, D. Judy, R. Diesness, A. Blama. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Glrton, K. Lutz, S. Barberls, R. Arthur, J Nottoli, G. Sommerlott, J. Colllnsworth, E. Eagley, T. Parker, T. Potts, R. Cholometes, D. Krepel, M. Ogar, J. Maurln, S. Yoder, F. Maurin, J. Lough, S. Sinton, P. Halferty, S. Holslnger, E. Hamtrlght, C. Wegner, Miss Garber. FRONT ROW: B. Bohyer, G. Phillips, K. Mosher, J. Carper, D. Blackburn, D. Arbogast, D. Klstler, K., Athertofy' D. Bonine, D. Hostetler, N. Boals, R. Chupp, L. Hambrlght, P. Simpson. , xx i %7 A ff. Getting their first look at High School is our very large Freshman Class. At the beginning of the school year the Freshmen very bravely took their initiation from the cruel Sophomores. Although new to it, all the Freshman Class is fitting into activities very nicely, with the boys going out for Sports and the girls entering the Pep Club and F.H.A. tv Everybody hop s that they will enjoy their high school years very much, WJ 27 J7 Eighth Grade BACKROW: (Left to Right) D. Hagen, C. Woods, D. Blanchard, D. Hendricks, M. Brown, R. Slack, D. Cast, R. Summerlott, E. Dioffenderfer, M. Roe, A. Burk, K. Cowles, H. Lunger, P. Willis. THIRD ROW: R. Kreighbaum, L. Kauffman, G. Hartman. R. Blyly, R. Bohyer, M. Kauffman, D. Parish, R. Carper, R. Halfley, D. Hoffelder, J. Krepel, A. Undsley, P. Erpen-back, S. Whisler, J. Matchett, M. Stewart, L. Kauffman, B. Loyer. SECOND ROW: Sponsor. Mrs. Cripe; H. Pagels, D. Prouty, K. Pendlll, D. Cloud, A. Hagen, J. Gouker, H. Miller, L. Vanzile, K. Eckert, M. Berchlattl, H. Harris, J. Nicholson, K. Grant, D. Swlnehart, J. Skeels, B. Jonker, J. Foss, J. Pelmear, G. Morris, Sponsor, Mr. Davenport. FIRST ROW: S. Judy, V. Sibley, J. D. Jones, R. Huster, B. Fergison, J. Tavernier, J. Pettit, E. Carper, B. Ballengar, S. Mock, G. Holloway, S. Morris, B. McFall, M. Woods. Eighth Grade The second year of Junior High School for the Eighth Graders is a time of preparation for future high school days. We feel sure that when they enter high school next year they will be a great addition, both scholastically and socially. 28 Seventh Grade FIRST ROW: (Left to Right) C. Barczak, A. Bohyer, M. Clutter, K. Stutsman, J. Sears, S. Yoder, M. Harnlsh, S. Kuhns, N. Carpenter, C. Halferty, B. Eby, D. Schrock, R. Cone, S. Wegner, J. Simonson, N. Salisbury, R. TarTent, G. Blyly, SECOND ROW: Mr. Stevens, Mr. Hassen, R. Claxton, T. Kelly, M. Hostetler, S. Piatz, L. Negrete, L. Fisher, L. Ober-lander, J. Banry, S. Helmers, E. Kelly, R. Becraft, G. Willis, S. Houser, R. Curtis, K. Chaffee, D. Landis, M. LaGro, C. Davidson, G. Bates, D. Barberls, R. Lutz, K. Fladmark, N. Klndlg, D. Guy, R. Erdos, Mr. Fox. THIRD ROW: J. Bohyer, D. Colli ns worth, D. McCuen, V. Foster, S. Reiner, D. Barnard, R. Asbury, R. Bale, C. Peters, L. Dury, G. Bell, R. RoDerfson, T. Schumacher, M. Wright, M. ftemlnger, R. Benye, A. Drdos, S. Ignatz, L. Raifsnider, M. Stenhouse, A. Artglemeyer, F. Kroll. FOURTH ROW: L. Chupp, J. Wagner, J. Berger, M. Elston, K. Deal, M. Willis, S. Salisbury, V. Helmlinger, G. Phelps, T. Ellett, R. Raul, T. Stears, W. Sherwood, R. Barnett. Seventh Grade The Class of 61 is enjoying the entirely new curriculum that comes with their first year in Junior High. Even though very different, from their previous years, they are participating in Glee Club, Band, and the boys of the Junior High are enjoying the Saturday Morning Sports Program. 29 Girls’ and Boys’ Shop 31 32 34 i5 36 BOTTOM ROW: (Left to Right) C. Sassman, B. Kauffman, C. Wegner, S. Slnton, K. Bale, J. Krull, Secretary, S. Miller Resident, S. Lough Treasurer, N. Astling, J. Carper, R. Stoddard, A. Biama, K. Lutz, S. Barberls. SECOND ROW: S. Merrlman, M. McCuen, M. Wegner, N. Easterday, C. Barberis, S. Edson, J. Pettit, D. Kistler, R. Eckert, S. Oldfield, R. Foster, L. Reiner, J. Nottoli, S. Lutz, B. Mock, S. McFall, D. Blackburn, Mrs. Cripe. THIRD ROW: J. Lough, L. Irelan, L. Krepel, S. Strintz, P. Krebs, D. Judy, S. Moline, N. Buenger, L. Gouker, M. Robertson, D. Snyder, B. Robertson, J. Wolfe, R. Diesness, J. Maurine, F. Maurine. Absent from picture. D. Irelan, B. Meyer. Pep Club The Pep Club had a concession stand at the football games under the direction of Mrs. Helen Cripe. This year we had a pep rally before the Constantine game, a bake sale, the Creamer's Holiday Ball, which was our annual Christmas Dance, and we sponsored the All-Sports Banquet. The purpose of this club is to promote good sportsmanship for W.P.H.S. 37 F.H.A. BOTTOM ROW: (Left to Right) S. Miller, J. Cloud, S. Barberis, K. Lutz, S. Oldfield, M. Robertson, L. Gouker, K. Bale, C. Wegner, S. lough, P. Carper, B. Kauffman, J. Carper, N. Eastcrday. MIDDLE ROW: Miss Garber, S. Sinton, D. Blackburn, P. Halferty, D. Snyder, J. Wolfe, D. Kistlcr, R. Eckert, F. Maurin, P. Krebs, B. Robertson, B. Deal, J. Maurin, M. Ogar, S. McFall, B. Mock, A. Biama, M. Willis, N. Astllng, M. McCuen, D. Arbogast. TOP ROW: R. Stoddard, J. Stoddard, J. Krull, N. Kent, B. Trelsch, J. Frank, S. Moline, K. Ferguson, J. Stubig, L. Krepel, N. Buenger, S. Strlntz, R. Dlesness, D. Judy, E. Eagley, J. Lough, R. Chupp, B. Bohyer, J. Carper, C. Barberis, C. Sassaman. F.H.A. The F.H.A. of 55 and 56 has improved its membership to a great extent. The F.H.A. Workshop was held here this year. We have had a bake sale, dances, and a roller skating party as our money making projects. Several girls attended the State Convention this year. We have all enjoyed having Mrs. Irelan and Mrs. Oldfield as our club mothers. We have had a very successful and prosperous year in F.H.A. Officers: (Left to Right) S. Lough, Vice-President; M. Wegner, President; S. Oldfield, Parliamentarian; K. Bale, Secretary; L. Gouker, Song Leader. BOTTOM ROW: (Left to Right) B. Rex, D. Astling, P. Schumacher; Treasurer, L. Miller Secretary, B. Bale; Vice-President, R. Strawser: President, C. Holt, D. Shank, B. Buenger. SECOND ROW: Mr. Ward, J. Clutter, K. Davis, L. Qracey, d! Lutz, J. Wolkenstein, B. Butts, G. Bates, C. Saunders, G. Slvits, M. Schumacher. TOP ROW: G. Garton, K. Cast, D. Herrman, E. Ott, D. McFall, S. Celmer, J. Berchiatti, J. Ingold, H. Newman. Hi-YClub The Hi-Y Club has been very successful this year in the school to perform services and tasks that would not otherwise be done such as: Free checking service at basketball games, roller skating parties, and occasionally the purchasing of something for the school. The purpose of the Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. The Hi-Y is a part of the newly organized St. Joe-Branch County, Y. M.C.A. and belongs to the State and the National Y. M.C.A. Under the advisory of Mr. V. Ward, the club will always be one of the outstanding, and appreciated clubs of the White Pigeon High School. 39 Varsity Club TOP ROW: (Left to Right) G. Sivlts, D. Astling, B. Rex, E. Ott, B. Buenger, K. Cast, G. Bates, Sponsor; H. Pox. BOTTOM ROW: J. Ingold, F. Holm; Treasurer L. Miller, President B. Bale, D. Busz, V. Heminger. Absent M. Tavernier; Secretary. Varsity Club The newly organized varsity club consists of 21 members. The club is putting on a school carnival in the spring. The club is organized to perform a particular part in the scnuoi, to promote good antf high standards of sportsmanship . 40 Senior High Glee Club FRONT ROW: (Left to Right) K. Mosher, R. Arthur, D. Aroogast, F. Maurine, R. Chupp, J. Nottoli, R. Oiesness, L. Gouker, B. Kauffman, L. Krepel, J. Pettit. R. Eckert, N. Easterday, K. Lutz, Mrs. Merla Ward, Director. SECOND ROW: S. Barbaris, E. Hambright, A. Biama, J. Lough, C. Wegner, D. Hostler, D. Blackburn, S. Miller, D. Kistler, R. Stoddard, S. Edson. THIRD ROW: S. Holsinger, P. Halferty, B. Covedill, B. Robertson, P. Fergison, P. Krebs, M. Ogar, D. Judy, D. Snyder, M. McCuen, J. Wolfe, J. Collinsworth, J. Brown. Glee Club The Glee Club has gained many new members this year, which will help offset the loss of our Seniors. We have had a busy year with the Christmas Concert, and our trip to Kalamazoo in the spring to participate in the Music Festival at Western Michigan College. 41 Senior Sextet FIRST ROW: (Left to Right) Mrs. Ward; Director. SECOND ROW: J. Krull, N. Easterday, D. Snyder, L. Gouker, M. Robertson, M. McCuen. Boys’ Glee Club FRONT ROW: (Left to Right) Mrs. Ward; Director. SECOND ROW: J. Leonard, G. Bates, J. Berchiattl, J. Wolkensteln, G. Ott, K. Cast, M. Tavernier, C. Saunders. Absent from picture: B. Rex, D. McFall. Junior High Girls’ Glee Club FRONT ROW: (Left to Right) Mrs. Ward, S. Judy, K. Fladmark, N. Klndlg, E. Carper, J. Pettlet, S. Mock, S. Kuhns, B. McFall, K. Stutsman, S. Yoder, C. Barczak, M. Hostetler, V. Sibley, N. Salisbury, J. Simonson, A. Anglemeyer, M. Harnlsh, M. Clutter. SECOND ROW: S. Helmers, S. Platz, J. Barry, T. Schumaker, R. Curtis, R. Benji, M. Wright, M. Heminger, N. Carpenter, V. Foster, G. Hartman, H. Pegos, B. Fergison, L. Kauffman. THIRD ROW: D. Landis, J. Wagner, S. Houser, S. Salisbury, A. Erdos, S. Ignace, M. Elston, M. Roe, A. Burg, M. Willis, S. Whiltler, D. Higgins, H. Lunger, J. Matchet, P. Willis, K. Deal. FOURTH ROW: J. Nlckleson, P. Erpenback, L. VanZile, D. Prouty, K. Eckert, K. Cowles, M. Stenhouse, M. Stewart, B. Balenger, H. Miller, K. Grant, J. Foss, J. Pelmear. 43 FIRST ROW: (Left to Right) Miss Coyne, Mrs. Bass, Miss Ohls, Miss Carter. BACK ROW: Mrs. Molter, Mrs. Shan . FIRST ROW: (Left to Right) Mrs. ETew, Mrs. Elston, Mrs. Clutter, Mrs. Carper. BACK ROW: Mrs. Lahrke, Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Westphal. 44 46 Majorettes (Left to Right) D. Irelan, C. Barberls, J. Nottoll, M. Roe, D. Snyder. MR. AMBS- Band Director The Trophy was given to the White Pigeon Band for winning first place in the Marching Festival at Vicksburg, Michigan in Class 'C' Competition. 47 FIRST ROW: (Left to Right) N. Kent. S. Holslnger, R. Strawser, L. Gouker. SECOND ROW: N. Astling, S. Holslnger, J. Frank, D. Hagerty, R. Foster, V. Foster. THIRD ROW: K. Lutz, J. Peters, M. Steawart, G. Hartman, M. Hemlnger, D. Krepel, D. Blanchard, C. Peters, B. Rex, J. Clutter, B. Loyer. FOURTH ROW: M. McCeun, C. Halferty, J. Skeels, L. Van Zile, C. Holt, R. Lovejoy. 48 FIRST ROW: (Left to Right) J. Krull, N. Boals, M. Elston, P. Halferty, S. Lutz, B. Triesh. SECOND ROW: Pegals, G. Ott, S. Reiner, H. Lunger, R. Lutz, J. Buger, J. Carper, L. Irelan. THIRD ROW: G. Bates, R Claxton. FOURTH ROW: S. Whistler, D. Higgens, C. Lutz, D. Astling, T. Potts, G. Phillips, G. Willis, L. Dury, D. Lutz, C. Davison. R. Bale, H. . Becraft, R. D. Barbar is. ROBERTA ECKERT JANIS KRULL SUSAN STRINZ KAREN BALE JACKIE JUDY NOTOLLI 50 51 f-v--;. -.wVvV ? , _. ■ VfV f? %. JSjwifvii.' fefi|i«Rji r;1WV - FRONT ROW: (Left to Right) M. Schmidt, G. Sivits, R. Morris, S. Van Zile, T. Potts, T. Games, Manager J. Tavernier, G. Moms. SECOND ROW: H. Hostetler, G. Bates, G. Neff, V. Heminger, L. Miller, B. Bale, D. Astling, G. Ketchum. THIRDROW: Coach H. Fox, B. Buenger, C. Saunders, B. Rex, G. Ott, B. Jonker, J. Berchiatti, J. Salisbury, M. Tavernier, J. Wolkensteln, Assistant Coach Mr. Davenport. Football Team The team of 55 , backed by the coaching of Herb Fox, brought back the beloved Tomahawk and established a record of 4 wins, 3 losses, and one tie. The boys should have an excellent team next year with the new boys coming in and the rest of the team having a great deal of experience behind them. 52 Edwards burg 0 13 Colon 12 12 8 Games Marcellus 13 7 Burr Oak 0 39 Won 4 Constantine 0 12 Mendon 19 12 Tied 1 Centerville 7 13 Schoolcraft 28 0 Lost 3 V 7 , A I - .. Reserve Football 0 FIRST ROW: (Left to Right) K. Atherton, D. Kistler, C. Halstead, G. Sommerlott, S. Yoder, D. Bonine, G. Phillips. SECOND ROW: G. Garton, D. Irelan, L. Musser, D. Chaffee, D. Kreple, K. Davis, J. Weaver, J. Tavernier, Student Manager. THIRD feOW: Coach M. Davenport, D. Lutz, L. Irelan,-C. Ca«4, E. Gortner, G.. Mosher, B. Asbury, T. Yoder. V x A' 7 53 Varsity Basketball Team BOTTOM ROW: (Left to Right) .G. Bates, M. Tavernier, D. Higgins, B. Bale, K. Balyeat, C. Saunders, J. Ingold. TOP ROW: Mr. H. Fox, J. Berchiatti, K. Cast, B. Jonker, G. Ott, B. Rex, D. Astllng, Glenn Morris; Student Manager. Absent from picture. Bob Lord. «5 — 0 ° 54 MAX HARLIE DICK GORDIE DAVE 55 BACK ROW: (Left to Right) G. Garton, D. Bonine, B. Asbury, D. Lutz, L. Irelan, R. Lovejoy, R. Bcrchiatti, J. Leonard, J. Clutter, S. Yoder, Coach Mr. Stevens. FRONT ROW: D. Kistler, G. Summerlot, H. Hostetler, G. Sivits, S. Van Zile Captain, T. Potts, C. Holt, D. Busz. Absent S. Celmer Student Manager, D. Cast. Reserve 56 JIM MAX BILL BLAINE DICK DOUG GORDIE 7W CHUCK 57 58 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1956 May the knowledge you have gained inspire you to higher goals - to the highest ideals of life and living. Ki rsck METAL COATING DIVISION White Pigeon, Michigan The Home of the Best in Ready to Wear and Tailormade Clothing Best Wishes To Class Of '56 From Oscar Hackman, Agent John Deckard, Driver Salesman DISTRIBUTORS OF Standard Fuel Oil Gasoline Blossom’s White Pigeon, Michigan L. P. Bates Nuts From all over the World White Pigeon, Michigan White Pigeon, Michigan Tasty Nut Shop Compliments Of Compliments Of F. L. Todd, Jewelery Simon Brothers, Inc. White Pigeon, Michigan Wholesale Grocers Importers South Bend, Indiana Construction Sales Service Co. Compliments Of Distinctive Floor Covering Glass and Paints for White Pigeon Locker Plant Every Need Mr, Niece, Proprietor West Chicago Road White Piaeon, Michigan Compliments Of Grant’s Auto Clinic Best Wishes to the Class of 56 The Post Printing Co. The Only One Stop Station Phone 3215 White Pigeon, Michigan White Pigeon's own Home Newspaper White Pigeon, Michigan Red’s Radio Electric Atherton’s The Store of Quality Frigidaire - Hoover - Zenith Maytag Phone 2275 Why pay more when you can get the best for less Gas and Oil Root Beer Barrel Gifts and Souveniers Atherton's Midway Stop East Chicago Road White Pigeon, Michigan White Pigeon, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF 56' ARROW MFG. SALES CO., INC. Auxiliary Fuel Tanks for Motor Trucks White Pigeon, Michigan 64 P M Plumbing Heating Howard A. Middling Round Oak Lux Air Oil Insurance Gas Coal Furnace America Standard Kohler Plumbing Siegler Space Heaters Automobile - Casualty Fire - Polio Anything Everything In Plumbing and Heating 121 South Kalamazoo Street Phone 2805 12 3 South Kalamazoo Street White Pigeon, Michigan White Pigeon, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '56 FROM Parker Marine Service Klinger Lake Sturgis, Michigan Compliments Of Wittenburg Hardware THE PLACE TO GO FOR THE BRANDS YOU KNOW1 General Electric Appliances White Pigeon Michigan Burgiss Drug Prescriptions Are Our Specialty Don Price, Proprietor Phone 2545 White Pigeon Michigan BEST WISHES TO CLASS '56' FROM KLINGER LAKE Bales Grocery 66 JORN'S BEST WISHES TO CLASS OF ‘56 JORN'S INDEED, FOR THETHINGS YOU NEED White Pigeon, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 Towne Cleaners White Pigeon's Own Cleaning Plant The Best of Care For the Clothes You Wear South Kalamazoo Street Compliments Of C.E. 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