Wilson High School - Wilsonian Yearbook (St Johns, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1948 volume:

14 xy B CJILJSONIHN ?DreSeoT'e3 73, Cfcxss of C-4 qffm Qoanegig CDHSO GLB tulip ?x5ics6 Scfmoof 671 kjofsns, 635666300 h N f K ex alia s T J Publisberlv Note This is a novel of the class of '48 - crazy, happy youth, yet serious too, who have, with the aid of their teachers, won the victory of graduation. There is high gaiety, breathless excitement, and deep conxradeship in this story that has never been told before. Betsy, a remin- iscing senior, has brought to it her illustrative friend, the pencil, to help portray the adventures of the main characters and their friends during the past four years. IN MEMORIAM The class of 1948 wishes to pay tribute to Mr. Rirhard Fishbeck whose sin- cerity, fairness, and friendship will be long remembered by those who worked with him. His loyalty as a soldier in World War I1 and his devotion to the student body of Rodney B. Wilson High School during the years of 1945-46 and 1946-47 have inspired many others and guided them toward success. We mourn his departure, but his memory shall ever be held in reverence by the students, faculty, and friends of our sehool. 5 HARRY HULSE lvl.-XXNVELI, SMITH Vive President IRENE D1-:WI'1 I' 1 SeC1'eIm'y CLEMENT PUNG Treasurer YVAYNE DUNCKEL Trustee President The Setting One of the three elements found in every novel is the setting - the time, the place, and the enveloping circumstances of the story. So important is the setting that it often determines the cause of a characters action or even the pattern of his life. We who are the characters in this novel are fortunate to have a school board that provides a favorable setting for the action of our story. We appreciate the facilities, the Wide curriculum, the Well-trained faculty, and the activities which are provided to make our school days pleasant and profitable. The Theme In the best novels the essential elements are harmoniously developed. The novelist skillfully weaves the threads of events into a unified and satisfactory work of art. In the plot complications involving the many char- acters of Rodney B. Wilson High School, our able superintendent, Mr. Niergarth, and our efficient principal, Mr. Pocius, help us to keep the threads of our years smoothly in- tertwined. Both of them encourage students to discuss problems with them. Their offices are Well-known to most high schoolers not only as places where tardy and absence ex- cuses are obtained or punishment is meted out, but also as places Where friends may be found. J. IVAN NIERGARTH Superintendent B. S., M. A. BENNIE POCIUS Principal B. S., M. A. CENSORS JOHN ADAMS, A. B. Social Studies LEON CARPENTER, B.S Manual Arts JOHN BAKER, B.S. Ag1'll'Illl1l7Yf, Biology MARY EILOLA, B. Physical Education HAZEI. BLOSS, A. B. Languages ESTHER GRAHAM, A. B., M. A. Mathematics TERRENCE CAREY, A. B., B. Football, Physical Education THELMA LAMB, B.S., M. A. English E NOI A IUMBERT A B En Ulish LOIS SHILRRICK, A. B. Algebra Business T14Hi7lI.lIf CLARILNCIL MURPHY, B. S. Speech, English E-XRIE TRUDGENI B M M M Music DEAN NALDRETT, B. S., M. S. Science MARGARET VANDERXVAI L B S Home Economics M AUD SCOTT English ALTON YVARNER, A. B. Mathematics 8, History 8 DWANE WIRICK, B. S. Basketball Commerce VERDA A. ZUSCHINITT, A. B. Senior Commerce JANIES F. WOODBRIDGE, A. B. Social Studies CERELDA HICKS Secretary to the Superintendent GEORGE YOUNG A B Biology .Science 8 Mathematics 9 ELIZABETH BUELL Secretary to the Principal sz . 1 CLASS OF 148 NORMAN 'l'A'l'ROE 'l'.X'l'E The slum' must go on - but not -zuitlmut .xlUHII!lH.U Senior P1'esitlent5 Al-Hop Committeeg Spring Musical l. 2, 3, 45 Christmas Program l, 2, 3, 45 Band I, 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 45 Football 4. ELEANOR REHMANN AL .S'l:e's Il tr'easurr'r - alias a walking piggy bank. Class Treasurer 45 Spring Musical 2, 35 Christmas Program 2, 3, 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Clee Club 15 Latin Club 25 Science Club 4. FRED P.-XSCH FRl'l'Z Blessed are the meek for they shall be Vice- Presidezztf' Vice-President 45 Senior Play Committee5 Latin Club 25 Science Club 45 Dramatics Club 4. MARCIA MOORE MARCY Twinkle toes on the piano. Student Representative 45 Junior Play Committeeg j-Hop Committeeg Annual Staffg One Act Plays 35 Spring Musical l, 2, 3, 45 Band l, 2, 3, 45 Christmas Program l, 2, 3, 45 Sextette 45 Clarinette Quartette 2, 3, 43 Latin Club 25 Science Club 3, 45 Cheerlead- er l, 2, 3, 4. EVA MESH EVA She likes them short and brief - her minutes. Senior Secretary5 J-Hop Committeeg Senior Play Committee. ALAN YVILLIAMS WILLIE When bluff 7l.V07l,f work, I resort to study. Student Representative 45 Senior Play Cast5 J-Hop Committeeg Spring Musical l, 25 Chorus I, 25 Varsity Club 45 Football 45 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. 1-0 JUNE ANDERSON ANDY I had it, but where is it? Class Secretary 2: Freshman Defense Councilg junior Play Castg J-Hop Committeeg Annual Staffg Spring Musical 25 Christmas Program 2, 43 Chorus 2, 4g Glee Club lg Latin Club 2g Writers Club 33 Na- tional Honor Society 3, 45 Science Club 3, 45 Dra- matics Club 3, 4. BRUCE BACON BRUCE Even though vauquislzecl he will argue still? junior Play Cast, Dramatics Club 3, 4. RICHARD ANDREWVS DICK It isn't llzat I'm quietg I just clonlt like to talk. F. F. A. 4. ADAR4 BAILEY LITTLE ATOlNI First in the World, First in the Family, First in Everything Fine and Dandy. Senior Play Committeeg Varsity Club 3, 45 Football 3, 45 Dramatics Club 4. NANCY ANTES NAND There's always a Bill due. JHop Committee, Annual Staff, Sprmg Musical 3g Chorus 35 Glee Club lg Latin Club 2. DONNA BAILEY DON Never too busy to pass out a smile. Latin Club 2. MAIN CHARACTERS DUANE BALEY BALliY 'I The Thin Man. ELLIOT BERKHOUSEN BERKY Gotta keep basketball in the family. Junior Play Committee3 J-Hop Committee3 One Act Plays 33 Varsity Club 2, 3, 43 Basketball 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 3, 4. ACA!-.S BALLINGLR AGCIE She just loves those Grange dances! Why? Ushers Club 2, 3. NANCY BLACK NANCY BEE Here's a spunky, spirited, special species. Girl Representative 33 junior Play Cast3 Senior Play Castg J-Hop Committee3 One Act Plays 33 Spring Musical l, 2, 33 Band l, 2, 3, 43 Chorus 2, 33 Orchestra 33 Sextette 43 Sax Quartette 33 Latin Club 23 National Honor Society 3, 43 Dramatics Club 4. BEVERLY BALLINGER BILLIE It sure is handy to have your own key to his car, hey, what? junior Play Com1nittee3 Senior Play Cast3 One Act Plays 33 Spring Musical l, 2, gl Orchestra 3, 43 Dra- matics Club 3, 4. YVILLIAM BLACK BILL The jewel of the Black family. Varsity Club 3, 43 Football 3, 43 Dramatics Club 4. DARWIN V. BIEAUFORI-1 DARYVlN An innocent face, but you can never tell. F.F.A. 2, 3, 43 Football 4. MAJORIE BLl'.IS MARCL ' Smile, and the world smiles with you. Clee Club l, Chorus 2, 4, Library Club 3, Christ mas Program 4. i . 12 it XS LJ X FAROL llON'l'RAGliR BONE-'I'RICGIiR An lnlrrcfsling llIf'l'llIlI1I.S'llIU Spring Musical 25 Chrislmzls Prograuu 23 Chorus 93151-'Xl234 -y, ,,,. l'.X'l'RlClA BIIRK l'A'l ' l'rl mtlzrr he ou! of this zworlzl than out of stylrf' junior Play Commillccg 1-Hop Commitlccg Clcc Club lg X'Vrilcrs Club 3. LLCILLI, BROWN LLCX Mon are IHS' I'Il!l4l'I'.U Chorus 4, Clee Club Z, In H. A. Z. XVILLIAM BIIRNHANI ISIC BILL Big Bill, lug mv, lug dime to lfUZf'llIl.S house. Fon SN LNDELL BROXX lX H IuNIJIuI.I. He is thinking about getting nmrried but is per- fectly mpalzle of doing his own cooking. BE'I I'IE CAMPBILLL BlLTrIX bilf-ronfzdence is the companion of sulcess. CARL BURK CARL Wise men often keep their peace by saying nothing. . .A. VIRGINIA CLOUDMAN CLOUDY They say Fins inhabit the North, but Ginny goes for lvance and the French. junior Play Castg Ushers Club 1, 2, 33 Dramatics Club 3, 4. STELLA CONKLIN STELLA An able worker with an active mind. Class Secretary 33 J-Hop Committeeg Annual Staffg Christmas Program 13 Chorus lg Latin Club 23 Science Club 4. DELORIS DAVIS 'ABUNNYU Friday night rolls around and Delores is Westphalia bound. Chorus 1, 2. BETTY CRESSMAN HBETTY BOOP Mem I love un1.'.'v Class Treasurer 33 Girl Representative 23 Defense Council l3 Junior Play Committee3 Senior Play Committeeg J-Hop Committee3 Clee Club 13 F. H. A. 1. LUCILLE DAYMON LUCY Quaint and quiet. F. H.A. 4. J. E. CROSBY J, E. Surprise package. Meek -- until you know him. Senior Play Committeeg Spring Musical 2, 43 Chorus 23 Latin Club 23 F. F.A. l, 2g Varsity Club 4. BARBARA JEAN DE FOUVV BARBIE She came from Muskegon, but she got ac- quainted in a hurry. Junior Play Committeeg J-Hop Connnittee3 Annual Staffg One Act Plays 33 Glee Club lg Science Club 43 Dramatics Club 4g Senior Play Committee. BERTRAM DAVIS BliR'l ' just think of what the world would have missed had I never been born. J-Hop Committeeg Spring Musical 2, gl Christmas Program 2, 33 Band l, 2, 3, 43 Science Club 4. PAUL DUNLAP PAUL Education begins a gentlemang conversation completes him. 14 YV.-XNDA IQXTON RUS'l'Y Her main trouble is man trouble. Chorus 43 Latin Club 25 Ushers Club 2, 3. l'.Yl'RICI.X FRAYER P.X'I ' Tl1e1e is mi.w'l1ief in the n'om1m. Junior Play Committee, Senior Play Committee, Clee Club lg Dramatics Club 3, 4. W.XI,'I'ER ELY WAl.I.Y Gods gift to the zvrmmrzg oh, you lurkuv girls. ' Chorus lg One Act Plays 3g Cheerleader -2. RAYMOND CELLER RAY Hlfllistle in work, llllistle iu play, lI'l1istle at all times Of tlll' day! l .' . ' Senior Play Committee, Varsity Club 43 Drzuuatics Club 4. RICHARD FLEAGLE RED Boom, Boom, Hare el ruido ll1l'Ufll!lIlU y resoruuitef ViceAPresiclent lg j-Hop Committee: Spring Musical l, 2, 3, 45 Band l. 2. 3, 45 Christmas Program l, 2, 3, 43 Latin Club 25 Science Club.3. 4. ESTHER GLOXVAC-KI ES'I'HER She looks like an angel, And arts like one too, But you nevei' can tell What an angel might do. BERNARD FOX BARNEY lVatermelon cooning is foxy work, lzull, Bernard? Spring Musical 33 Christmas Program 35 Chorus 3, 43 F. F. A. 3, 45 Football 43 One Act Plays 4. ALICE HAINER ALICE 'lTl1e friendliest person you'll ever meet. F. H. A. 23 Ushers Club 2, 3, 4. 15 ELLLNI HXLSUL-XD ILLI LN So xou think shes quiet lou just dont know her F H -X 2 PL VER H XT'I X Pl ll' Il e forecast a stage career uhere Pete uill uear short pants Senior Play Committee One -Xct ll'lys 3 4 DONNA HANIBLLTON HXMIY Inovei s little string bum Spring Musical 3 Christmas Program 3 Band 3 4 Clee Clubl F H A l 2 3 4 Ushers Club 2 3 LDYVLXRD HEAT HMHXN SPUD He worked in the drug he worked in the paint but just ask him if hes a saint.' MARIIXN HANSENS M XRILXN If silence uere gold shed be in the poorhouse Senior Play Committee Spring Musical 2 3 4 Christmas Program 2, 3, 43 Chorus 2, 3, 43 F. H.A. 1' Ushers Club 4 AVIS HhF PX AVO Only one trouble with men Avent enough rf um Student Representative I3 Senior Play Cast3 jun- ior Play Committee3 jel-lop Committee3 One Act Plays 33 Spring Musical 1, 2g Band 1, 23 Dramatics Club 3, 4g Cheer Leader 3, 4. ROBERTA HATHAWAY BOBBIli l'With ll smile upon her face, she moves around at rapid pace. Ushers Club 2 3 4 ROBFRT HEFTY BOB A pretty girl 15 like a melody. junior'Play Cast3 Senior Play Cast3 One Act Plays 33 Spring Musical 33 Christmas Program 33 Chorus 3. 43 Varsity Club 3, 43 Football 43 Basketball 3, 43 Dramatics Club 3, 4. MARIE HEHRER MARIE It is zvell to be quiet, For is not silence golden? CLADYS ELAINE HOPI' MICK Are they all as lzana'some as the one u'e've seen?' .XUDREY HENNING AUDREY I.umly's latest new part. Chorus l, 23 Library Club 2. BUDDY JACOB MIKE A city-bred farmer. Boy Representative 33 Senior Play Cast 4, Band 2, 39 F. F. A. l, 2, 3, 43 Dramatics Club 4. DEAN HENNING HHENNINC- Mr. Henning, Driver of the Hudsmollubblef' junior Play Cast, junior Play Committee: Spring Musical 33 Band 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 33 Dramatics Club 3, 43 One Act Plays 4. MARY LOU JUDD jUDD Born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world is glad. Vice-president 35 'Treasurer lg junior Play Castg J-Hop Committee, Annual Staff, Spring Musical l, 2, 3, 45 Band l, 2, 3, 43 Chorus 2, 33 Sextette 3, 4, Latin Club 2, Writers Club 3g Science Club 35 Dramatics Club 3, 43 One Act Plays 4. LEON HIAR LEON Quiet and nice, but to wnte we know not what. THERESA KAMINSKI TERRY Has she ever been seen without her shadow? Latin Club 2. 1 GERALD GENE KARBER PATCH 4 chronic hitch hiker One Act Plays 3. RICHARD KLHNS DICR Don't start me arguing: I hate to stopfl' Vice4Presiclent 25 Spring Musical 2,'3g Christmas Pfflgram 2, 35 Band 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 45 Brass Scxtette 3: F. F. A. 2. 33 Varsity Club 43 Science Club 3, 4. RICHARD KARBIIR DICKIE Slow and easy goingg they that hurry stumble. One Act Plays 3. CLARA I. LEE CLARA An azzl to the nurses. Latin Club 3. ALDEN KNIGHT UKISSIE JR. Who says I'm shy? -- at knight. President lg J-Hop Coinmitteeg Spring Musical I, 2, 3: Orchestra l, 2, 3, 43 F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 2, 3, 45 Football 2, 3, 43 Basketball 3, 4. RICHARD LUDWICK DICK l.ife's just a jest and all things shout it, I tlmught so once, but now I know it. Dramatics Club 4. ROSE KOSHKO ROSE Size is true to her work, iuorrl, and friends. Latin Club 23 F, H.A. 33 Ushers Club 3. JOSCELYN 'MACK IOS Last night at 12 I felt imnwnsf, but mm' I jcrl like 30 cents. junior Play Cast: Senior Play Committee! J-.HOP Committeeg Annual Staffg One Act Plays 35 VVTIIETS' Club 35 Dramatics Club 3, 4. JACQULIA N MARLIN llgl lk JACKI A voice of gladness, a smile Irrightg tl1ere's ne'f'r ll one Yllillll ever slifflztf' Annual Staff JACK I.l?'l'ON MCCRECOR JACK just ask meg I'lI tell vnu. Annual Staffg One Act Plays 33 Lalin Club 2: Var- sity Club 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 43 Science Club, J ,ff 3, 4. ll fx -IIQXN R. NIARTEN ll.Xllli Still water runs deep and Frnuler has an interest- ing sfning. Chorus I, 45 Library Club 3. WLXYNL NTCNLILLX ' XV.-XXNIL He was always late on firiizriple, his principle being that punctuality ix the thief of time. JEAN J. MARIIN -jymx jf' She's always the same, in sunshine or in rain. Latin Club 2. LUCILLE MCNUTT LUCY The only way to have friends is to be one. Science Club 4. CAROL MASTERS BUNNY IlIonfle, vivaciaus, and definitely interesting. Tao bad she has a ring on her finger, i57lIt it boys? Class Secretary lg Senior Play Castg Glee Club lg Latin Club 23 F. H. A. lg Science Club 43 Dramatics Club 49 Cheerleader 45 One Act Plays 4. LEON MILLER HORSE Man of deeds not words. F. F. A. I, 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 43 Football 45 Science Club 3, 4. 19 pep as two horse flies. PAUL NELLER PAUL Tall, dark, and dignified? Junior Play C0mHllllCCj Christmas Program l, 23 Ch0fUS 1, 23 F-F--N 1, 2, 3, 4: Varsity Club 43 Football 2, 3, 43 Dramatics Club 43 One Act Plays 4. MARCIA OSBORN MARCHA Short dark hair an' big brown eyes as full of Senior Play Committeeg J-Hop Committee, Spring Musical l, 2, 33 Christmas Program l, 2, 33 Band 3, 43 Chorus 1, 2, 33 Orchestra 43 Science Club 43 Dramatics Club 43 One Act Plays 4. AR PHUR NOBIS AR I I learned the most in study hall. GLENN OSGOOD JUNIOR Boy meets horn. Senior Play Cast3 J-Hop COITlIlllllCCj Annual Staff, Spring Musical 1, 2, 3, 43 Christmas Program I, 2, 3, 43 Band l, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 43 Trumpet Trio 2, 3, 43 Brass Sextette 2, 3, 43 Latin Club 2: National Honor Society 3, 43 Varsity Club 43 Science Club 3, 43 Dramatics Club 4. MARILYN NUECHTERLIZIN MARILYN A young woman of great ability and promise. Class Treasurer 23 Junior Play Cast3 Annual Slilffj Christmas Program 23 Band 13 Chorus l, 2: Latin Club 23 National Honor Society 3, 43 Dramatics Club 3, 4. JOHN OYER JOHN All great men are dead, and I dont feel si well myself. Spring Musical 1, 33 Christmas Program l 3 Chorus l, 33 Science Club 3, 4. DONNA ORDWAY DONNA A lz, sweet mystery - of life. Spring Musical 23 Chorus 23 Ushers Club 2. MARY LOU PADCETT MARY LOU All the wo'rld's a laugh and all the people giggles. Senior Play COHll'l1lllCCj J-Hop Committee! 5Pl'il1g Musical 2, 33 Christmas Program 2, 3, 43 Chorus 2, 3, 43 Dramatics Club 4. 20 FRANCES PAPCIAK FRANKlE Sinatra eroons - Frankie swoonsf' junior Play Cast5 Senior Play Committee5 Annual Staffg Christmas Program 3, 45 Chorus 3, 45 Ushers Club 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 4. PATRICIA PHELPS PUCCY You can talk her into anytlzing - almost. Clce Club 15 F. H.A. l5 j-Hop Committee5 One Act Plays 35 Senior Play Committee. JOYCE PARKER jOYCE Is xhe going steady - or isn't she? Spring Musical 35 Christmas Program 2, 3, 45 Chorus 3, 45 F. H. A. l. ROSELLA PLOYVMAN HROSIEH She's a little girl with eyes of brown and u smile that fairly lights the town. Chorus l5 Latin Club 35 Library Club 35 Science Club 4. LONYELL PAYNE PAIN Yes, his cars he does adore, but hear his jokes an' you'll roll on the floor. Senior Play5 Band l, 2, 3, 45 Chorus l5 Orchestra 35 F. F. A. 3, 45 Dramatics Club 45 One Act Plays 4. DARRELL POPE MIGHTY lNlOUSE Oh, me name is Darrell Pope and I'1n the leader of the I1ancl. President 25 Defense Council 15 Junior Play Cast5 Senior Play Cast5 Annual Staff5 Spring Musical 2, 3, 45 Christmas Program 2, 3, 45 Band 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 3, 45 F. F. A. l, 2, 35 Science Club 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 45 One Act Plays 4. BETTY PEARSON BETTY There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers. Latin Club 2. NANCY LOU PRATT NANCY Fm here even if I don't tell anyone. Spring Musical 2, 35 Christmas Program 1, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 15 Science Club 3, 45 Dramatics Club 4. 21 . it hah!! . WV 5 1, V M. B.XRB.XR.'X PUETZ PElVUTZ If men are llze staff of life, then Pm llllllgfjhn junior Play Committee3 Senior Play Conimitteeg .I-Hop Committee3 Annual Slllffj Spring Musical 2, 33 Christmas Program l, 2, 33 Chorus 2, 3, 43 Clee Club 13 Latin Club 23 Science Club 3, 4g Dramatics Club 4. DONALD ROBINSON DON Man about town in 11 hurry. Senior Play3 Chorus 1, 43 Dramatics Club 43 Spring Musical lg Christmas Program 4. JAMES REDFERN JIM l gotta look up Io that guyfu Varsity Club 2, 3, 43 Football 3, 43 Basketball 2, 3, 4. GERALD SCHOENDORF SHINNEY Ah, l'I'omen.' They'2'e so romanticf' Student Representative 13 Senior Play Cast3 Varsity Club 3, 43 Football 3, 43 Basketball 33 Dramatics Club 4. DONALD RENNELLS DON l'nz llzroughf I'm finislled! This is the end. junior Play Committeeg Senior Play Committec3 Football 43 Basketball Manager 33 Dramatics Club 3, 43 Christmas Musical 43 Varsity Club 3, 4. jEANli'l l'E SHAFLEY jEANli'l l'E Always willing to do her parlf' J-Hop Committee3 Chorus 43 Christmas Program 43 Clee Club l3 Latin Club 2. THOMAS RICH.-XRDS TOM Betty! Oh, Ifetlyf Have you maclt up your mind yet? President 33 Senior Play Committeeg J-Hop Com- llllllCCQ Varsity Club 3, 43 Football 3, 4. JOANN SHXIIIX AO ln her wry quietness there is a rlmrnif' J-Hop Committee3 Spring Musical 23 Christmas Program 2, 43 Chorus 2, 43 Clee Club 13 Latin Club 3. MAX SHINABLRI MAX Nice and quiet zuillz iulerzlimis of lneconzing Il HHIILI. CECIL SMITH CECIL II. DE fell Sl. Pete: at the golrlrn gait that I lmles to make lzini wail but -. junior Play COIIIIIIIIICCQ Senior Play Cast3 One Act Plays 3, 4g Varsity Club 43 Football 43 Dramatics Club 3, 4. HILARX SIMON HII.ARI He has II liking fm llzstlzllalm. I ztontle: Zl'll.Xf One Act Plays 33 Christmas Program l, 23 Band l, 23 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. ED SMITH INDIAN Fm here even if I don'l tell anyone. Spring Musical 33 Chorus 3, 43 Christmas Program 4. JANET SLIFE HJANNY' 'Yiiggle Fuss, a very careful student - careful not to have a nervous lzrenkdozviif' Junior Play COIIIFIIIIICCQ Senior Play Committee: One Act Plays 33 Spring Musical I, 2. 33 Christ- mas Program l, 2, 33 Glee Club lj Science Club 43 Dramatics Club 3, 4. GLENWYN SMITH GLEN Olz.' l1e's quite a guy. One Act Plays 3. MARILYN SMIT SMITY She made sweet sixteen and was never kissed! Look, girls! It paid off. Junior Play COIUITIIKICCQ Annual Staff3 One Act Plays 33 Christmas Program li Chorus l, 33 Latin Club 2: Library Club 3, 43 Science Club 43 Dra- matics Club 3, 4. HARRY SMITH PETE Carrier Pi'Y'?07l for Grand I.e1lffe. junior Play Committee, Senior Ilay Committee, J-Hop COIIIIIIIUCCQ One Act Plays 33 Varsity Club 2, 3, 43 Football 3, 43 Basketball 2, 3, 43 Dramatics Club 3, 4. JEANL1 I'L SMIIH JILANLTTE Nurse'5 aide - worth getting' sick for. Glee Club lg Latin Club 2g F. H. A. 2. DELORIS SNATER A sparkler on her finger. F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. GEORGIA JOAN SMITH TOOTIE A welcome smile, a joke or two, a thoughtful friend both kind and true. Junior Play Committee, J-Hop Committee, Annual Staffg Spring Musical 1, 2, 3g Christmas Program 1, 2, 35 Chorus 1, 2, 35 F. H. A. Ig Library Club 3. THERESA SOBULA HONEY Two can laugh better than one. Latin Club 2. MARILYN SMITH MARILYN She can lead, if they will follow. Junior Play Cast, Senior Play Committee, J-Hop Committee, Annual Staffg Spring Musical l, 2, 3, 43 Chorus I, 2, 3, 43 Latin Club 2: Wlriters Club gl National Honor Society 3. 4g Science Club 3. 43 Christmas Program l, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 4. HOWARD SOUSLEY BUMPY He has the hair, he has the physique, he has the technique to make girls weak. junior Play Cast, Senior Play Castg Annual Staff, Spring Musical l, 2, 33 Christmas Program l, 2. 33 Chorus l, 25 Varsity Club 3, 43 Basketball 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 43 One Act Plays 4. STUART SMITH S'l'UAR'l ' i'You can't lose him: just look for his distin- guished walk. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. ELEANOR SPAFFORD ELLY Patience is a flower that doesrft grow in every arden g , . One Act Plays 33 Spring Musical l, 2, 3, 43 Christ- mas Program l, 2, 3, Chorus l, 2, 33 Sextette 4. 24 MARGARET STAMBERSKY PEGGY A gracious manner that attracts. F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. FLOYD SHERMAN TAYLOR SONNY The mascot of .lack's Body Shop. J-Hop Committee3 Science Club 4. RICHARD STEFFENS DICK H-llllllyj dancer, glancer, and romazzeerf' 1111115 COITIITHIICCQ Spring Musical I, 2, 3, 43 Christ- mas Program 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 3, 4g Varsity Club 3, 4g Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Basket- ball 2, 3, 4. JACK TAYLOR JACK Never Iet your studies interfere with Your education. Chorus 3, 43 Christmas Program 43 F. F. A. 3, 43 Football 2, 3. ROBER1' STEVENS BOB Gum demon. PATRICIA UNDERHILL PA'l ' Laugh and be merry, better the uorlcl uitlz fl sono. Senior Play Committee, Annual Staff, Spring Mu sical 33 Christmas Program 33 Chorus 33 Sextette 3, 43 YVriters' Club 33 Library Club 43 Science Club 3, 43 One Act Plays 4. STEPHEN SYVANCHARA HSVVANEEH He'll tell you anything if y0u'll believe him. Senior Play Co1nmittee3 Spring Musical 2, 33 Band 2, 33 F. F. A. 3, 43 One Act Plays 4. MARYLOU VANCE PEEWEE Flying fingers on a typewriter. Glee Club 1, 2, F. H. A. 1, 2, Ushers Club 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff. JOSEPHINE VAN ELLS HL'I'E,S a girl 111110 11e11er zveeps Quiet only :ellen she sleeps. Senior Play Committee. DONNA YVIEBER DONNA An appendix girl - the kind that gels Zakerz out. Annual Slilffj Senior Play Committee. WAYNE XVALKER WALKER Gooa at slmgzng - paper wafls, Lllat IS . . . nd l F F X BERNARD YVILKIE HBIJNH My Idea of an agzeeable pmol! TS one ulzo agrees with me. Student Representative 23 Junior Play Castg Spring Musical l, 2, 33 Band 2, 43 Chorus l, 2, 33 Dra- rnalics Club 3, 43 Christmas Progrznn l, 2, 3. C RACE XVEAVER GRACE iXu111l1e1, please. BEIMIAY XVOODBURY A'BE'l l'Y Open ll1e floor, Iliel1m'd. J-Hop Committee, Annual Staff. XI XRY WHITLOCK MARY I ll gel ll perferl eopy. vet! Spring Musical 2, 3, 43 Christmas Progrznn l, 2, 3, 43 Chorus 2, 3, 43 Glcc Club l3 Scxtelte 43 Latin Club 23 Ushers Club 3. ALVENA VVRICHT Al, She Zl'0llll1 lllfllfl lu, 1111111 sum lo ln. Ushers Club 3 4 .t f L ' .1 l 0 Cla.. 0 ooo Oo OO one O. ml? fb MDW 000 ooo O FORYV.-XRD, LOOKlNG BACKYVARD T'was in 1930 we most were born, Some folks happy and others forlorn. At the age of five we started our learning. All for the good, of course, we were turning. Six grades passed and the seventh did come, Which brought the three schools in one lump sum. Good times were had at Central that year, But going to High School brought a new fear. The country kids who came in town now, Made the biggest class the school can allow. Now our freshman days were funny ones: We idled the big wheels just tons and tons. Although we were green and scared that year We struggled through by the teachers' steer. Remember the J-Hop, and dying to go? Yet we had to wait for the next year to show. We, the biggest class in sight, Were led by a good leader, Alden Knight. The summer passedg then came the fall: The girls less homely, and the boys more tall. The sophomore year brought new things to cope. President this year was kid Darrell Pope. At a skating party we had that fall A good time was had and enjoyed by all. Remember the Barn Dance sponsored by us? And all the hay when they made a fuss? Our junior year! Ah, two to go! Our faces now are all aglow. Tom Richards led us to the end With many big events to contend. Almost Eighteen was our junior Play. One of the best the people did say. Around towards Christmas came the flug Then a snow storm so we missed some school. The J-Hop decorations soon begang A girl's ambition was to catch a man. The scene was clouds high in the air, The music was wonderful and did not blare. The Senior Prom was in honor of usg Some didn't go but wished they had thus. This ended our wonderful junior year, Which to us will always be very dear. In rolled the fall of '47. ' Many did think they were in heaven. The fellows were using their razors then And the girls were regarding them as men. In senior election Norman Tatroe was it To lead us through to the best he saw fit. Our senior pictures were taken this fallg If you don't like the first, have a recall. Remember a photo won't make you look thin Or iron out that double chin. They take just plainly what they see If it be Betty or Peter Loree. Spring Again was put on this year. C91 tag.. ii, 539 C O S wo -ff Koa No Ego Qi f xx ff .4 fy Q. .-5,1 C00 C N Oo U ff? 1 We had a full house from tier to tier. ,- r . . . Making our trip money was a big eventg kg On a scrap drive and dance labor was spent. Il These were but two of the many ways lf A To make money for our Bon-Voyage days. L M On Baccalaureate we'll stroll with prideg f All worries and fears will be cast aside. , With very best wishes and words of good cheer Thus we will end our SENIOR YEAR ...... fx Mary Lou Judd A FN IN f 1 KXQ a . C ' vf ' . 27 28 cvinor - C6arac7'erS Self kg? 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GREEN, Boy Repwexentalzm HILDA ANDERSON PATRICK ASHER EDNA BARKS RICHARD BOLING KATI-IRYN BONTRAGER RICHARD BROCK HOWARD CARMACK ARLENE CONLEY JACK CRAMER MARK DAMON DONALD DAVIDSON MARION DAYMON DIRK DEBOER NORMA DERSHEM FLORENCE DETIVILER ALICE DILTS DONNA DROSTE LOLAMAE EMERY MAYNARD ESCH LEONA EXELBY JEAN FLOIVERS MARILYN FLOVVERS JANICE GILSON ELLIS GREGORY oMAR GREGORY MARIE HALSEY JEAN HAMMOND JACK HART EUGENE HAVENS JACK HILL AUDREY HYLER ARLENE KIEFFER ROBERT R1ssANE DAALE MAIER juniors RONALD MONR DALE MOORE ,IOAN MOSHER DARYVIN MYERS x1.x1:R1czE MYERS LOIS NIJECZHTERLEIN PATRICIA O'CONNOR LOIS ORDXVAY PHYLLIS PARKER TED PERRY XVILLIAM PHILLIPS BETTY PUETZ BARBARA REMER BERNARD RENDEL BETTY RINCKEY JOY ROBBINS PR1sc11,LA ROBINSON JEAN ROOT v1O1.A SEHLKE GXVEN SHINABERY JANICE SILM VINETA SILNI KENNETH SPEERBRECKER jAN1-I STANIBERSKY w11,L1Ax1 s'rAN,wEc:H BUD STEVES XVILLARD STUDER NANCY SYMMONDS LAURA DEANE TAYLOR LEON THOMPSON MARION THOMPSON DAVVN TIEDT ALLEN VAN DEVUSSE ELOISE VAN EPPS DONALD YNAGER DALE XVELTON GLENN NVHI'l'I ORD MYRON XVILLIAMS MARIE YVOODHAMS JOANNE VVORRALL A 5 E, 5 -1 Mi E E :Xie E A SS ,. 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Boy Represerzlutimf LOIS ANDERSON BARBARA ANDREW' DALE ATKINSON MONA BARREIVI' GERALD BENEDICI' RICHARD BENSINGER XVAYNE BRI'l 'l'EN RICHARD BUCK DEAN BURK MILDRED CANNINKL DAVID CONKLIN DONALD CRESSMAN JUDY CDLVER DARWIN cUR'1'1s DEORGE DUSH CAROLYN EATON EVELYN EMERY AGEATHA EMMONS SHURL EIVIMONS CLINTON FALOR SHIRLEY GARDNER DONNA GILMORE ANN GILSON EVELYN C-RIFI I'I'H CAROLYN HANKEY ANDREW HATTA MARY HOPKO RICHARD HULL Graders GRACE IVES JE.-XNNE LAKE RUDY MASARIK CAROLE MILLER JUNE MOSNE CAROL MUNROE SUSAN NEVVTON .1,xMEs O'CONNOR ROBERT ORXVELLER ETHEL PARKS ROBERT PHELPS ROBERT RADEMACHER NIARCIA RANDALL NLXRIAN R.YI'HBlIN ROLLAND R.-XTHISUN SALLY REDFERN LAXVRENCE REMER JOAN RICE RICHARD Room' byxczx ROSE NANCY SMITH ARTHUR SNATI-QR JANE STEAVENS M.-xR11.vN sravuxs NI.XRQUI'IRA STUDER C. G. SYMMONDS ALLEN 'I'IED'l' .IANICE XVEAVER ROGER WVILKINS EDXVARD XVILLIAMS HELEN WVOODHAMS NVILBUR ZOOK 4535 vw, x Pr Us pg Marilyn Smith, june Anderson, Mr. Murphy, Glenn Osgood. Marilyn Nuechterlein. The Natiomzl Honor Society The National Honor Society is an organization found in high schools throughout the United States. The local chapter, which received its charter in 1934, is recognized by the burning torch and its watch word Cum Laude . The purpose of the society is to create an enthusiasm lor scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character. The students elected to this organization last year were: seniors-Marilyn Clark, Marietta Emmons, Bob Graham, jim Mohnke, Violet Ormston, Douglas Pardee, Nancy Rand, Carl Rosekrans, Joyce Seivert, Dorothy Steffens, and Elizabeth Youngg juniors-june Anderson, Nancy Black, Marilyn Nuechterlein, Glenn Osgood, jr., and Marilyn Smith. Last spring, Paula Underhill and Richard Black received the American Legion Awards presented to the outstanding boy and girl of the eighth grade. J , Scholarship Fund awards of ten dollars to one member of each of the three lower classes, and twenty dollars to a senior member were awarded to the following last year: -lane Medina, X, 'f freshman, Jean Root, sophomore, Fred Pasch, junior, and Mei I.ou Foo, senior. Nr N- s-4 if 4Pp 44 Student C ozmcil This group is perhaps the most active organization in the school. The Student Council was established six years ago to interest students in school government and to promote a better understanding among students, faculty, and administration. It also sponsors dances, banquets, magazines sales, and drives. Any matter concerning a student is discussed and settled at council meetings. Many improvements in the form of student govern- ment have been made since the council was first organized. This year we became affiliated with the National Association of Student Councils from which we derived help and suggestions as well as ideas from other schools. The Charter which was obtained is placed in the lower hall. Pins are being worn here for the first time. Three members, Marcia Moore, Sue Eaton, Alan VVilliams, and faculty advisor, Mrs. Gra- ham, were sent to Ann Arbor on November 7th and Sth to a meeting of the officers of Student Councils from all over Michigan. They participated in discussion groups which brought out problems and proved suggestions from other Student Councils. The group obtained great value from the conference and came home with the determination to make many improvements. Members of this council are a boy and girl representative, who are elected from each class at the class elections in the fall, the junior and senior vice-presidents, and a faculty advisor repre- senting each class. Standing: Katherine Nobis, William Nobis, Lois Henning, Miss Sherrick, Mr. Pocius, Mrs. Graham, Mr. Naldrett, Mr. Baker. Seated: Bob Perkins, Pat Rasdale, Sue Eaton, Marcia Moore, Fred Pasch, Alan Williams, Margaret Houser. 45 lfirst Roni: .Xlden Knight, Howard Sousley, Bill Bnrnhain. james Redfern. Bob Hefty. Harvey French. Dale Knight. Srfconrl Row: Tom Richards. lilliot llerkliousen. Norman latroe. Pete Smith. llill Black. Don Rennells, NIV. Carey. Nh. Wirick. 'l'hir'1l Rout: Dick Steffens, jack Nlctiregor. Adam Bailey. Cecil Smith. Leon Miller. jerry Schoentlorf. Richard Howe. .Klan lYilliams. czrsity Club This year the Varsity Club took into its fold fourteen new members thus making it one of the largest organizations in the school. In order to qualify as a member of the club a boy must first have earned a major letter in sports, secondly he must undergo a strenuous initiation be- liach year the Varsity Club earns money by han- dling the concessions at the tournament games. This money is used to help build up the athletic depart- ment and to provide the members of the club with a chicken dinner, which is one of the highlights of its social activities. The new members this year are: A. XVilliams, P. Neller, E. Crosby, N. 'l'atroe, D. Kuhns, L. Miller, C. Osgood, C. Smith, D. Maier, D. Brock, 'l'. Perry, l R. Howe, H. French, and R. Hodge. The club officers are: president, Alden Knight, vice- 9 president, Tom Richards, secretary and treasurer, Jack fore being sworn in. 'Q I.. McGregor, sergeant-at-arms, Fred C. Green. J 46 mzuczl Staff Memories! This book is full of them, and it is C 6 hoped by the staff that in later years you will not only G look at the pictures but also read the pages to recall X ' the days when you dated Sally or Dick or belonged to -X71, the Photography Club without even developing a lg' ,f-X picture. From all the people who waited on tenterhooks while Miss Hloss and Mrs. Lamb judged letters of application for the yearbook positions, the l9fl8 XVil- sonian Staff was chosen. The staff met every Tuesday after school to plan the work of the annual. The editor, Marilyn Smith, assisted by Marcia Moore and Pat Underhill, associate editors, passed the final word on all departments. The editors who compiled the division pages and the theme were June Anderson, joan Smith, and -Ioscelyn Mack. Marilyn Nuechterlein and Stella Conklin, as literary editors, used their talents in writing and revising copy while feature editors Mary Lou Judd and Marilyn Smit furnished copy ol' the special activities of the school. The football and basketball games were closely followed by Jack McGregor and Howard Sousley, sports editors. The business managers, Barbara Puetz and Nancy Antes, took subscriptions from the businessmen who kindly donated to our annual. Barbara De Fouw was our budget-stretching bookkeeper, and Frances Papciak, Betty NVoodbury, Donna YVieber, klacki Marentette, and Mary Lou Vance were our capable typists. The flash-bulb-popping pho- tographers were Glenn Osgood and Darrell Pope. YVC, the members of the Annual Staff, have worked hard to complete this bookg it is with pride that we have recorded our final roles as major characters in the novel of the Class of '48. Firsl Row: Darrell Pope. june Anderson, Glenn Osgood, joan Smith, Sermzzl Rout: Marilyn Nuechterlein, jack McGregor, Frances Papciak, Pat Underhill, Marilyn Smith. 'l'l1ir1l Row: Marilyn Smit, jacquelyn Marentette, Stella Conklin, Mrs. Lamb, Miss Bloss, Marcia Moore. Barbara l'uetz. Donna Wieber, joscelyn Mack, Mary Lou Vance. I-'uurlh Row: Howard Sousley. Mary Lou Judd, Betty Woodbury. Lf 'E sw--.. First Row: Barbara XVoodbury. Pat Cole, Carol Nickclson. Donna Britten, Wilma Steaxens. .wfonzl Roux' Mrs. Vzmderwall, joanne lN'orrall. Priscilla Robinson, Delores Stephens. Marilyn Welton. Thircl Row: Pat Niergarth, .Xnne Payne. Charline Hammond, Mary Masgxrik. Lois Burk. Crace XVeaver. Delores Snater. Fourtlz Roux' joan Stevens, Dorothy Stambersky, Norma Dershem. jean lildred. Eloise Van Epps, Shirley Fitzpatrick. Donna Hambleton. F .H .A. The F.H.A. is an organization devoted to teaching its members to become better homemakers. Its colors are red and white. The motto of the club, which is affiliated with the National Future P-lomemakers ol America, is Toward New Horizons. The officers this year are: Norma Dershem, presidentg Jane Stambersky, vice-presidentg Eloise Van Epps, secretaryg and -Io Ann Stevens, treasurer. Meet- ings are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:30. The F.H.A. sponsors the annual Madri Gras and the Infirmary Christmas Party and handles the concessions at some of the football and basketball games. Thirty-live guests from Ovid's F.H..-X. XX Chapter attended our formal initiation NX and tea. Miss Mary Lee Hurt from Michigan State College, state F.H.A. ad- ! N f visor, was also present. The St. Johns Chapter attended the Regional Meeting in Grand Ledge where members partici- Q pated in a stunt show. Priscilla Robin- son was chosen as the Regional Delegate- at-large to the National F.H.A. Confer- X ence, which will be held this summer in Kansas City, Missouri. AR mmfzzfics C lub One of the many active organizations in our school is the Dramatics Club, directed and originated last year by Mr. Clarence Murphy. Those people eligible for membership in the club are all per- sons in the Junior and Senior Play casts each year plus those students who are elected to membership by the club for their assistance in play productions. Bob Hefty was elected to the presi- dency of this up and coming club with Avis Hefty serving as his assistant. June Anderson was given the job of keeping the minutes and of collecting money for their hilarious parties. Foremost among the good times which the club treasures in memory are the square dance at the Perrin-Palmer X XJ ' 1 t the home of Darrell Pope. Projects other than School and the scavenger hunt a the parties, are for each member or group to have ready to give to the public a ' f ani This ear the club has also ordered pins or short skit, reading, or progr . y its members. ' Seated: Beverly Ballinger, Alan Nllilliams, Howard Sousley, Mr. Murphy, Avis Hefty Bob Hefty, June Anderson, joscelyn Mack, Mary Lou Judd, Marilyn Smith. Standing: Marilyn Smit, Elliot Berkhousen, Glenn Osgood, Cecil Smith, jerly Schoendoif Pete Smith, Dean Henning, Don Robinson, Buddy jacob, Darrell Pope, Don Rennells Frances Papciak, Marilyn Nuechterlein, Carol Masters, Virginia Cloudman, janet Slife A9 Science C lub This year the Science Club has the largest membership that it has ever had. The officers are: president, Darrell Pope, vice-president, John Oyerg secretary, Marilyn Smith, treasurer, Barbara Puetzg custodian ol' the darkroom, Glenn Osgood. The club's main purpose is to create and to promote interest in science. The only way to become a member is to have taken a course in science, particularly chemistry. The club's sponsor is Mr. Naldrett. This year it was difficult to tell who was getting the most lun out of the initiation - the old members or Mr. Naldrettl The Science Club has a complete darkroomg the new members are required to learn how to use all of the equipment in developing and enlarging pictures. The members meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. At their meetings, they have discussions concerning current scientific discoveries. They also have outside speakers who deliver addresses on scientific discoveries. It is the hope of the Science Club to become affiliated with the National Science Club of America. X First Row: Mr. Naldrett, john Oyer, Glenn Osgood. Second Row: Lucille McNuIt, janet Slife, Stella Conklin, Marilyn Smit, Barbara Pnetz, Darrell Pope, Marilyn Smith, Marcia Moore, Vineta Silm. Priscilla Robinson, Carol Masters, Rosella Plowman, Nancy Pratt. Third Row: Pat Underhill, Mary Lon Judd, june Anderson, Leon Miller, jack McGregor, Bert Davis, Fred l'asch, Bill Black, Nancy Symmonds, Eleanor Rehmann, Marcia Osborn, jean Root. First How: john Swanchara, Maynard liscb, Fred C. Green, Farol Bontrager. Alden Knight, Bill Burnham, Dale Knight, Eugene Havens, Donald Bast, Leon Miller, Robert Ball, Ron- ald McCulloh. Second Row: Mr. Baker, Xvendell Walker, jack Eaton, Bill Mayers, Marvin XN'bitford. Buddy jacob, Melvin Crowell, Richard Andrews, Francis Kaminski, Glenn VVeaver, Lawrence Keck, Marvin Rendel, Edward Martis, james Van lills, Pat Asher. Third Row: Paul Martis, Billy Phillips, Steve Swanchara, jack Taylor, Bernard Rendel, Ken- neth Speerbrecker, Harvey French, Bob Kissane, Hilary Simon, Carl Burk, Bernard Fox, Myron Williams. F.F.A. c The Future Farmers of America is one of the active organizations in our school. The purpose of the club is to help those interested in farming secure both experience and knowledge. The St. johns' Chapter is affiliated with the State and National Future Farmers. The two degrees of the organization are Greenhand and Chapter Farmer. The first degree is given upon entrance to the club and the second, after a year's membership. The extra curri- cular activity of each member consists . O74 of a farm project. The financial re- ml turns from 173 various projects last :UU gas year were about 540,000 5 4 Some of the members with their g leader and advisor, Mr. john Baker, ,l took a camping trip in northwestern Michigan this fall. They also partici- A , pated in a Leadership Training Con- ference at Owosso. ' The officers for 1947-48 are as I follows: Alden Knight, presidentg Bill Burnham, vice-presidentg Donald ' Bast, treasurerg Farol Bontrager, sec- retaryg Eugene Havens, reporterg and Dale Knight, sentinel. 51 Joyce Curtis, Maxine Hall. Second Row: Bettie Camp- .'Q Pat Underhill, Patricia O'Connor, Jean Ham- mond, Eloise Van Epps, Joan Mosher, Priscilla Robinson. , Second Row: Vineta Silin, Q' Edna Barks, Mrs. Lamb, Kathryn Bontrager. In order that students of our school may properly enjoy the great and the good book friends available in the library, ' . student assistants are at hand to aid in giving efficient service. In addition to assisting Mrs. Allison and Mrs. Lamb with routine library duties, the girls have helped with timely bulletin board displays. The officers of the club are: president, Jean Hammond, vice-president, Eloise Van Eppsg secretary-treasurer, Patricia O'Connor. Library C lub ' 4 fw U sbers Club The purpose of this group is to learn ushering from experience and at the same time to render service. The ushers are a great help at the senior and junior plays, Christmas and musical programs, baccalaureate and commencement, and even at the teachers' conventions. There are no set meetings but the girls are usually briefed before an activity. Uniform requirements are dark skirts and white blouses. Before one can receive an emblem, she must usher for three activities. The officers this year are: president, Viola Sehlkeg vice-president, Joyce Curtis, secretary-treasurer, Frances Papciak. Mrs. Lumbert is their sponsor. First Row: Darlene Mill- er, Audrey Henning, Ag- nes Ballinger, Frances Papciak, Viola Sehlke, bell, Helen Ernst, Verita XValker, Pat O'Connor, Helen DuBois, Kathryn Bontrager, Ella Young, Margaret Ernst, Vineta Silm, Lois Whitlock, Mar- ilyn Flowers, Rose Kosh' ko, Mrs. Lumbert. Tlzirrl Row: Helen Ornis- bv, Marian Thonipson, Wanda Eaton, Alice Hain- er, Grace Weaver, Janice Silin, Joan Mosher, Mari- lyn Boron, Ethel Altvater, l if ., ' -in Iiolamae Emery. f 'J I :': lg 52 First Rona' Marilyn Smit, I-'irsl Row: jane Medina, Robert Fung, joe Papciak. Second Rout: Alice Bailey. Rick Hayes, jo Anne Stevens, Margaret Gralizuu. Third Row: Bob Perkins, Miss Bloss, Kathryn Summers. Dorothy Magsig. Latin C lub The Twentieth Century Romans, more coin- nionly known as the Latin Club, was organized in 1942. It is affiliated with the Junior Classical League, a national organization. Meetings are held every other Friday with the following officers presiding: Consul, Robert Pungg Senators, Kathryn Summers and Jane Me- dina, Scriptor, Margaret Graham, Quaester, Dor- othy Magsigg Aedile, Joe Papcaikg Praedicator, Robert Perkins. This year a bi-monthly magazine Auxiliu1n Latinu1n was adopted by the club. The mem- bers hold concessions at basketball gaiues and also sponsor a dance during the football season. A silver key and an honorary certificate were presented to Jean Root for excellence in Latin last year. Latin, the Light of Languages is under the direction of Miss Bloss. 4-5 f Fusl linux' Robert Hefty, Howard Souslcy, Darrell Pope. Seumd Roux' june Anderson, Bruce Bacon. Frances Papciak, Dean Henning. Ylmd Row: Marilyn Smith, Marilyn Nuechterlein, Nancy Black, Mary Lou Judd, Virginia Lloudman, joscelyn Mack. junior Play Our Junior Play, Almost Eighteen, was presented very suc- cessfully on March I3 and 14, 1947. The play netted the class a handsome profit as the auditorium was packed both evenings. A modern stage set the background for the hilarious adventures of Eddie, a teen-aged boy, who wanted to become a crooner. Darrell Pope, as Eddie Barry, imagining that he was a famous singer, caused a sensation when he crooned into a tea strainer representing a mike . Perhaps the most realistic scene of the play was the quarrel between Mother and Father Barry portrayed by Mary Lou Judd and Bob Hefty. As one lady in the audience commented, It seemed just like home! The entire class is to be complimented on a performance that no one in the class of '48 will forget. Clarence Murphy, our director, was that essential cog which every play needs. His help and patience were appreciated by everyone. ,Cr Ky K 3 Senior Play Spring Again was the three act comedy chosen by the Senior Class for presentation on November 13 and 14, 1947. The successful ticket sales gave the cast a full house to play to both evenings. The plot of the play centered around the efforts of Nell Carter, portrayed by Mary Lou Judd, to free her husband, Halstead, played by Bob Hefty, from the domineering memory of his father, a Civil W'ar general. Avis Hefty, as a gum-chewing, inquisitive maid, made her frequent entrances something to look forward to. The support- ing cast turned in a performance that was more than outstanding. The staging was modern with the general's pictures, swords, and flags occupying the limelight. Mr. Murphy, our director, was again on the job helping us to present a play that was tops with everyone. First Row: Mr. Murphy, Carol Master, Bob Hefty, Mary Lou Judd Nancy Black Second Row: Beverly Ballinger, Cecil Smith, Howard Sousley, Aus Hefty Don Robinson june Anderson. Third Row: Alan Williams, Lowell Paine, Glenn Osgood, Darrell Pope Buddy Jacob Jerry Schoendorf. 5 ,- Q 56 Ff 6 Cry f V J vw O K2 U C0255 O ip? CO1 Carey? Chickens HARVEY FRENCH ADAM BAILEY PETE SMITH DAALE MAIER Left Tackle Left Guard Right Guard Right Tackle ALDEN KNIGHT mght End ROBERT HEFTY Center CECIL SMITH Left End DALE KNIGHT Right Halfback GERALD SCHOENDORF TOM RICHARDS Quarterback Left Halfback 58 FRED C. GREEN Fullback I-'irst Roni: Ted Perry, Fred Cl. Green, Bob Hefty, Bill Burnhznn, Haney French, Dale Knight. Secmid Rout: Mr. Carey, Richard Hodge. Alan Williams. Norman 'l'atroe. Cecil Smith, Adam Bailey, Tom Richards, Dick Brock, Glenn Osgood. Third Rout: Don Rennells, Bill Black. Daale Maier, Dick Steffens. Alden Knight, jerry Schoen- dorf. Richard Howe, Harry Smith, Myron Williams. Football This year St. Johns produced a Varsity Football team that was able to compile a percentage of 500. Although this record is considered by some to be a fair result, it does not in any way speak well for the splendid job Coach Carey did in his first year as football coach at St. johns. Seventy-five hopefuls arrived at the gridiron to greet Coach Carey. There were ten re- turning lettermen to begin a foundation for a successful team. Through a great number of shifts in the position which the boys had been playing, Coach Carey was able to produce a record of four wins, four losses, and one tie. The Redwings opened the season with two decisive victories on home ground. In the first game the VVings edged out a 7-0 victory over Lansing Tech. The Xvings greeted a strong Grand Ledge team with a 13-2 licking. The Redwings then lost three of the next four games and tied the other one. The Vlings lost a close one to Alma although the 21-0 score does nothing to tell how close. The following Friday St. Johns was outplayed and outscored by Ionia 25-0. Belding followed and was able to eke out a 7-7 tie with a break in the fourth quarter. St. johns turned in a fine performance against the League Champion Greenville team losing 19-G. St. Johns then got back on the victory wagon for two weeks. The first of these two victories was at the cost of Hastings 14-13. The Redwings really got started the next week and beat Ovid 27-0. The Wings ended the season with a loss to Ithaca, 6-0, due to the great number of injuries the St. Johns' team had suffered throughout the season. The Redwings were hampered all season long by injuries suffered in a practice game with Owosso. Although the 13-7 score spelled defeat for the YVings, the fact that Owosso finished high in Class A standings shows that St. Johns put up an excellent performance. The Redwings were sparked this year by the line play of Adam Bailey, the only member of the VVings to make the Conference First Team, and the pass-catching and broken-field run- ning of Dale Knight. Coach Carey will have seven returning lettermen next year to build for St. Johns what should prove to be a great team. The lettermen returning are: Harvey French, Dale Maier, Fred Green, Ted Perry, Richard Brock, Dale Knight, and Richard Howe. The graduating lettermen who will not be seen in the 1948 Redwings are: Ends, Alan VVi1- liams, Cecil Smith, Alden Knight, Paul Nellerg Tackles, Norman Tatroe, William Burnham, Guards, Adam Bailey, Harry Smith, Center, Robert Hefty, Backs, Jerry Schoendorf, Tom Richards, William Black, E. Crosbyg and Manager, Junior Osgood. 59 lfirsl Rona' Gene l'eIligrexv. Donald lleheler. john Swaniliara, john Flowers, Cordon Cash Dick Black, .Xrnold jones, Larry Karher, Swnml Roni: William Martins, lidward xl2llillS, Dick Uoodhanis. Lloyd Wieber, liddie l'resli jack liziton. Maurice Myers. Ronald lippelheimer, Nlr. Wiriek. Tliirrl Rout: Willis Hettler, Paul Nlarlis, Richard leske, Wayne Cole. lloh Larson. jerry Atkinson, Kenneth Dietrith. Reserve F ootbvzll The Redwing reserves for the second straight season compiled a winning record. The reserves won four of their six games. A speedy backfield and a stout line combined with a hard hitting defense made the team tough to beat at any time. The reserves opened the season with a loss to a strong Fowler varsity squad. The Redwing reserves then found the victory road with two wins over the Ithaca reserves and one win from the lonia reserves. They played Fowler again and lost a close one, but even though they did lose they showed much improve- ment. They ended the season with an easy victory over the Portland reserves. This year all but four of the reserve boys were entirely new. Four of last year's reserves received letters on this year's varsity and another two saw some service. Next year should see an increasing number of reserves moving up to fill spots on the varsity left by the thirteen graduating lettermen. Coach Wirick did a splendid job in showing the St. Johns varsity of years to come how to play winning football and how to show good sportsmanship. 60 ym Leaders This is a new group organized to demonstrate activities, assist the squad members in execution of activities, serve as officials in games, and take care of equipment. Leaders' meetings for instruction are held once a month when new material is demonstrated and practiced. Then problems are discussed. Usually four or six leaders are chosen for each hour depending upon the size of the class. The leaders are chosen by vote of the members and must have the following requirements: dependability, perfect attendance, demonstration ability, seriousness of purpose, and general esteem by the squad members. When Miss Eilola, the instructor, is busy the leaders conduct activities with little or no supervision. First Row: Lois Nuecliterlein, Joann Baker, Carol Smith, Margaret Houser, Nancy Symmonds, Sally Redfern, Laura Taylor, Mary Donna Lawrence, jacquelyn Marentette, Laree Deprez. Second Row: Katherine Nobis, Marcia Randall, Lynne Lawrence, Vineta Silm, Priscilla Rob- inson, joAnn Shafley, Pat O'Connor, Marian Thompson, jane Spousta, Barbara Remer, Carol Masters, Jean Hammond, Miss Eilola. Third Row: janet Slife, Eva Mesh, Virginia Cloudman, Avis Hefty, Beverly Ballinger, Nancy Black, Marcia Moore, Kathryn Summers, Shirley Martin, Pat Burk. First Row: Alden Knight, Glenn Osgood, Howard Sousley, jack Hart, Fred C. Green, Bob Hefty, Dale Knight, Dick Steffens. Second Row: Mr. Carey, Raymond Geller, jim Rasdale, Eddie Uresti, Dick Brock, Jerry Schoen- dorf, jack McGregor, Elliot Berkhousen, Dick Woodhams, Ronald Eppelheimer, Mr. Wirick. Third Row: Willis Hettler, VVayne Cole, Fielding Finch, Richard Hodge, john Flower, Dick Black, Arnold Jones, Richard Teske, Bob Larson, Bob Boling. Basketball This season Dwane VViricks's boys got off to a good start by trouncing Elsie 30-13. With the help of four returning letter men and by bringing up from the second squad Dale Knight, Fred C. Green, Donald VVager, and Dick Brock, St, johns this year has a well-balanced team. The last two games played before our annual went to press kept the spectators on the edge of the bleachers. The St. johns and Ithaca teams played a hard game all the way with the Redwings coming out on top with a score of 28-27. Then the Grand Ledge Comets invaded St. Johns. Playing a deliberate type of offense, the Comets were leading at the half by a score of 9-8. Then in the second half the Redwings started to hit the basket and held a lead until about one minute of play was left, one of the Ledgers made a basket which tied up the ball game. VVith seconds left Alden Knight made a field goal and St. Johns won 22-20. At this time Jack McGregor leads the team in scoring with Elliot Berkhousen closely following. If the rest of the team starts to hit the basket with regularity, the Redwings should make a good showing in' the VVest Central League. The reserve team, coached by Mr. Terry Carey, is doing a fine job. So far they have won two games and lost one. He should have some good material ready for the first team next year. 62 Nlargaret Cirabani. .ludv Clulver, Marlene Goff, Priscillzt Robinson. The C beer Leaders This group ol vitaniin pills is the structure the student body leans on for moral support. XVell planned asseniblies, new yells, and an energetic group to back the cheer leaders raised the sehool sririt this fear. 1 The ehder leaders started the football assemblies witl1 their interpretation of the melodrama, The Lighthouse Keepers' Daughter . They helped to stimulate an interest in athletics by planning a variety of pep nieetings. If you enjoyed the Seniors' Snake Dance, you must give credit to the cheer leaders, for they pulled the line up to the park. liven though a great deal of trouble was encountered in lighting the bonfire that night, the huge blaze added to the zest ol the occasion. The cheer leaders are elected by tryouts and continue service, until their graduation. The senior members of this squad are Avis Hefty'with two years of serviceg Alan X'Villiams, three years, and Marcia Moore, five years. Priscilla Robinson, junior, and Margaret Graham, sopho- more, have each served two years. The new l1lCI1llJCI'S are Judy Culver, Marlene Goff, and Dick Root. A cheer leader's letter is given for two years of active service. The cheer leaders, with Miss Eilola as their sponsor, have urged us on to sueeess both in football and in basketball. lfiml Row: Dick Root. Securifl Row: Marcia Moore, .Klan XYillian1s, .Xvis Heflv. g l 65 Qackjro 0 55 1 S 6? 55325 C mzcerl amd The concert band started the season by playing at the Christmas musical. A new idea was tried this year-the combination ol a piano with the band. The result was one ol which the band can be proud. Their accomplislnnents in classical music have been particularly outstanding. In a lighter vein ol' music, they have played at various school assemblies throughout the year. All students will remember the strappy march music that greeted them as they entered the auditorium. The band gave a short but enjoyable concert at our Christmas Program when they serenaded the Christmas- minded students with carols. Mr. Trudgen, the director of both the marching and concert band, is a new member of the faculty this year. His outstanding work has already been recog- nized by both the students and the townspeople. First Row: Nancy Symmonds, Marcia Moore. Duane Smith, Kathryn Sunnners, Verita XYalkcr, lilla Young, Joanne XVorrall, Carole Smith, Ruth Mary Otis, Mary Lou jndd. Second Row: jim Mnnger, Donna Hambleton, Faith Gifford, Shirley Parker, Bill Phillips, 'lied Perry, Dick Bol- ing. Bill Allison, Dick Hodge, jean Hammond, Glenn Osgood, Donna Argersinger, joan Rice, Wendell Wlalk- er, Marilyn Chant, Ann Payne, Charline Hammond, Dean Henning, Nancy Black. 'I'hirzI Row: Grace Ives. Marcia Randall, Bob Pung, Lucille Loomis, William Struck, Bob Orweller, Allen Tiedt, Bert Davis, Carl Sutfin, Alden Knight, Darrell Pope, Neil Barnhart, Shirley Fitzpatrick. Dick Kuhns, Gordon Cash, Mona Barrett, Shirley Padgett, C. G. Synnnonds, Margaret Houser, Pat Niergarth. Fourth Razr, Left: jo Anne Stevens. joan Mosne, Marquita Studer, Carolyn Eaton, Marty Anderson. Back Row, Slarizliiig: Norman 'l'atroe, Dick Buck, Bernard Wilkie, Dick Steffens, Dick Fleagle, Myron W'illiams, Mr. Trudgen, Marcia Osborn, Beverly Ballinger, .Indy Hughes, Pat Swogger. First Row: Duane Smith, Dean Henning, Alden Knight, Darrell Pope, Bob Kissane, Richard Steffens, Beverly Balinger, Marcia Osborn. Second Row: Richard Hodge, Bill Allison, Glenn Osgood, Dick Kuhns, Margaret Houser, Mr. Adams, Myron WVilliams. The Orchestra This year the high school orchestra, composed of thirteen members, is one of the best that our school has ever had. Marcia Osborn was chosen soloist. Their purpose is to entertain, but don't let them fool youg they also like the Shekels which they receive for their music. Every Vlfednesday night they meet with their sponsor, Mr. Adams, to practice some of their old numbers and to work up new ones. They often play for our Friday night dances thus relieving us of the boredom of the jukebox and at the same time increasing the attendance at the school dances. The orchestra plays for out-of-town dances such as J-Hops or Senior Proms. In the past they have gone to Alma, Ovid, DeYVitt, and Charlotte. At home they are in demand by local clubs and organizations. All in all this is really one of the most popular organizations in school. 67 Fnst Rou ane Stamberslty Marylin Thompson Marie Simon, janet Fowler, Joyce Parker, joan Henning, ane Spousta Louise lilforcl Iols Henning Phyllis Iamb, Verita Walker. Second Ron Mr 'lruclgen Pat Asher Du me Smith Bernard Fox, Don Robinson, Robert Kissane, Ralph Green, Nlarjorie Bleis Lleanor Rehmann VN inda Eaton Jeanette Shafley. Tlmd Rou Nancy Pratt C ladys Hopp Marilyn Smith oAnn Shafley, Berdenia Lance, June Anderson, Viola Sehlke Arlene Conley Shirley Martin ean R Martin Kaye Kentfield. C bows The Rodney B. Wilson High School chorus has presented several programs this year to stim- ulate an interest in music in both the community and school. The traditional Christmas Program was presented on December 12 at 8:00 P.M. in the auditorium. It was divided into two parts. On the lighter side, the chorus sang 'Twas The Night Before Christmas complete with Santa's laugh. The second part, of a more serious nature, featured sacred music. The processional was very impressive. Lighted candelabras fur- nished the only lighting for the stage. First Row: Barbara Puctz, Frances Papciak, Mary Whitlock, Kay Elsea, Ann Pearson, Lillian Andrew, Wilma Steavens, Maxine Hall, Darlene Miller, Joann Baker, Margaret Graham. Second Row: Mary Lou Padgett, Pat Underhill, Ella Young, Janice SllIll,JlII1 Hulse, Bob Hefty, Louis Boettger, Dale Knight, Fred A. Green, jack Taylor, Ed Smith. Third Row: Mary Lou Henning, joan Haines, Veronica Eiselcr, Noreda McLaughlin, Margaret Ernst, Bonnie Brunk, Phyllis Parker, Mary Mazzolini, Anna Grozdiak, Lucille Brown, Helen Ernst. The sixty-two members of the chorus will sing for the Senior Baccalaureate Service in May. 'N The chorus will also have a major part in the annual spring musical. Mr. Earle Trudgen, our music director, has spent much time, effort, and patience in making the chorus an organization worthy of praise. , The chorus officers, who were elected at the beginning of the school year, are as follows: president, Marilyn Smith, vice-president, Dale Knight, secretary-treasurer, Patricia Underhill. 69 'W Front Row: Beverly Ballinger, judy Hughes, Darrell Pope, Pat Swogger, Marcia Osborn. Following 'HV' from Left lo Right: joan Rice. Anne Payne. Verita vValker, Ella Young, joan M'orrall, Donna Argersinger, Dean Henning, Nancy Black, Charlinc Hammond. Marilyn Chant. Wlendell XValker, Bert Davis. Shirley Fitzpatrick, Neil Barnhart, Carl Sutfin, Bill Phillips. Bernard Vlilkie, Richard Buck, Dick Fleagle, Dick Boling, Bill Allison, Richard Hodge, jean Hammond. Dick Kuhns, Ruth Mary Otis. Carole Smith, Mary Lou -Iudd, Marty Anderson, Richard Bensinger, Donna Hamhleton, Shirley Parker, Lucille I.oomis, Robert Pung. Duane Smith, Kathryn Summers, .lim Munger, Marcia Moore, Nancy Symmonds. Following ll from Lefl in Riglll: Shirley Padgett, C. G. Syminonds, Margaret Houser. Mona Barret, Gordon Cash. Pat Niergarth, Alan 'l'iedt, William Struck. .lo Anne Stevens, joan Mosne, Marquita Studer, Carolyn Eaton, Marcia Randall, Grace Ives, Faith Gifford, Glenn Osgood. Centzfr Left: Director, Mr. Trudgen. Marching Band The band of 1947-48 was again outstanding not only in concert performances but also in their marching executions. The band, which is composed of sixty- eight members, will be well-remembered for its drills at the Senior Homecoming. The Model-T which the Seniors raffled off inspired the band to do a Model-T formation. As the proceeded down the field a flat developed. A tire pump saved the situation, and soon the now repaired formation, playing My Merry Oldsmobile , rolled along. Another good block-letter formation was the formed in honor of Coach Carey's accomplishments. The band's entertainment during the halves of the games was greatly appreciated by all the spectators. 70 Kathryn Summers Heanor Spafford, Marcia Moore, Mary VVhitlock, Pat Underhill, Mary Lou Judd, Nancy Black. Ensemble Groups One of the active ensembles in the music department this year was the girls' sextette. The harmonious voices of these girls gave to the audience a good idea of three part music. The sextette was composed of Mary Whitlock and Patricia Un- derhill, who carried the soprano part, Marcia Moore and Eleanor Spafford, who sang the happy medium better known as second soprano, and Nancy Black and Mary Lou Judd, who chimed in on the alto part. The piano accompanist was Kathryn Summers. This group was a volunteer group for community and school activitiesg it made appearances at the district meeting of Women's Clubs, at Rainbow and Eastern Star installations, and at the school Christmas program and musicale. A well-known and much appreciated group among the musical ensembles is the clarinet quartette. Even though their time for practice varied, we have been pleased to have this talented group as a part of the music department. The members are Nancy Synnnonds, Marcia Moore, Duane Smith, and Kathryn Summers. Nancy Symmonds, Marcia Moore, Duane Smith, Kathryn Summers 71 The Senior Class of '48 offer their sincere thanks to the friends and commercial patrons whose assistance has made this year book possible. A. T. Allaby- Insurance Anderson's Shopping Basket Antes Cleaners R. E. Benson, Plumber E. F. Boron Rug Co. Brauher Hudson Sales The Briggs Co., Real Estate-Insurance Byerly Store-Groceries and Meats The Camera Shop Clark 84 Hulse Men's Wear Clinton County Republican News Clinton Gas and Oil Company Clinton Theater The Consumers Power Co. D. Sc C. Store B. Danley Sc Son Alan R. Dean Hardware The DeRose's O. P. DeWitt Sc Sons The Eberts Egan Motor Sales Co. Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Federal-Mogul Corp. L. M. Fish Co. - Plumbing and Heating Fowler Sc Son Hardware Gamble Store, Authorized Dealer Garey Appliance Store B. W. Glaspie Drug Store Godfrey's Radio Service Godfrey's Watch Repair Good Housekeeping Shop Greer Studio Haffner's Five to One Dollar Store Hayhoe Barber Shop Heathman's Paint and Wallpaper Harley Hefty Willis Hettler Super Service Hicks Store in our 99th year Hustin Garage Jack's Body Shop J. Sc B. Superette Julie K Shop Dr. R. M. Kraft 72 Lake's Jewelry Store Lundy Motor Sales E. MacKinnon Co. Marten's Home Appliance Co. F. C. Mason Co. Matthews Dairy Merit Shoes Miller Upholstering Store Millman's Drug Store Wm. Montague 8: Son The Osgoods St. Clair Pardee Parker's Barber Shop Parr's Pharmacy Penix Beauty Salon J. C. Penney Co. Pierson Shoe Repair Pohl Bros. Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Quality Food Market - Mr. and Mrs. E. Mastrovito Rehmann's Clothes Rhynard's Home and Auto Supply - Firestone Richards' Dairy St. johns Dry Cleaners St. Johns Furniture Co. St. Johns National Bank St. Johns State Bank Sanders Agency Sani-White Laundry Sealed Power Corporation Norman Sleight, Insurance Smith Florist S. W. Smith - Standard Oil Agent Somer S Service Strauser's Restaurant Terry's Bakery Thome Agency Walker's Cafe Western Auto Store Wilson's Barber Shop Woodbury Sc Woodbury Florists