Wyoming Park High School - Orbit Yearbook (Wyoming, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1951 volume:

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As we glance over each page we also will be reminded of the fundamentals taught us at school, which, we trust, will give us courage to exclaim: I have no fear. What is in More for me Shall find me ready for il unafraid. God gram' my only cowardice may be Afraid - to be afraid! MR. RICHARD OVERMIRE u',8.ffb'7'll Michigan College. A. B. I,VlIiI6'l'.l'jI'1' of Mirbigmz, M. A. Biological Sciences, history Co-sponsor Freshman class DEDICATION More a friend than a teacher do we consider Mr. Richard Overmire, to whom we dedicate the 1951 Orbit. Many years his friendly hand has guided the class of 1951, not only as a counselor, but as a pal. He left us April 16, to serve his country as a captain in the United States Army, and his friendly presence has been missed greatly by both the faculty and students. 3 '!sMm.,.,y 2 as . vu , M, - . .. , ? ff-+4., - ' ' ' -., . . , M 4f,..,, 1 - :::zz:::..g:f 1 H3-gy . 3 u- .Ig Vg. ,I .v i-4 x 5 Pain? :pig figwr wifi E Q25 W l1.....w.. figs we 5 Q. MM. A252 1 .m - . fx an 0 Q' G -. f' . .1 . . ...., - if 5 ,?jf2's V. A 'fm 5' ....: . '- ' i:-A 2 -3 li, f li l , ,,. Q. , AAV. Q- 2 :,5 '-2:' '?f W 1:52. .,., 3. -f i. ,:v1 Y iii'Li Nb ' r . ' , y S e .ef R. ' . ' 4 Q ' u t N , kr . , ff ,V ' ' gy 5 l . , E.: .,,.. ,K . -f+' ... A rw M, A Q Q - . :, ff- .M x W . y E W 11. vit X a X ? H ..-, 9 6 W 'X Ii N 5 f N x -x , Q' W..,,MM .M f f v f 'vfmll ,y J1Jfmf,.,fSi-mpfm I MR. W. L, AUSTIN Sl1AI7w'i1IlU1d611l ADMINISTRATION MR. K. DAVIS P1'ilZfIf7Lll MRS. I-I. DYKF St'L'l'6'fu'I'j' MRS. G. NYENHUIS S e1'rezm'y ffm: . Ld! lu Rigbf: Mr. R. DePuit. Treasurcrg Mr. VU. Voct, Sccrctaryg Mr. W. L. Austin, Superintendentg Mr. P. Vcldman, Prcsidcntg Mr. P. Anderson, Trustccg Mr. H. Wfuddell, Trustee. Lt fl lo Rlglvl .' BOARD OF EDUCATION P. T. A. OFFICERS Mrs. M. Green, Sccrutaryg Mrs. C. Austin, Presidentg Mrs. M. Gricp, Treasurer. .. rwef . ...MM 7 'Whig MR. JOSEPH Puvoom. Nlirbigml Slate Nm'u1.1l L'ui1'e1'rify of M.irbig.1f1. A.B. and M.A. Civics, Business Traina ing, and Geometry. Football and Basketball Coach. Sophomore Advisor. Zg 'frf'l?jlQ:'3 vii , i ei '?1ff3Sciiifi?.f?:' . ,L 5 - 4 1 A.-w2ff.'2swW St ale. ' :. V Va if lr 'E 5-'N V qv sz .g1,Q'w L - F' - Y -' in 'Y 'Z ' 5 3 L? i ' 3 , Miss HENRLETTA KUIZENGA Hope College, A.B. English, journalism, For- eign Language, Junior Play, junior Advisor, and Beacon Advisor. Miss DAISY A. PHILLIPS Michigan Smfe College, B.S. General Science, Girls' Physical Education, and Seventh Grade Sponsor. Girls' Basketball, and Girls' Athletic Club. MR. GERALD S. ZYLSTRA W'e.rzew1 Michigan College of Education Uzlizferrily of Michigan, AB. and MA. U. S. History, Govern- ment, and Economics. Senior Advisor, Orbit Advisor, and Guidance Director. MRS. HENRIETTA THOMPSON MR. WILLIAM DE GROOT Ferrir Iruzilofe, B.S. English, Speech, Senior Play, Operetta, and Soph- omore Advisor. it Wfeftewz Michigan College of Edzzmzion, B.S. junior High Mathema- tics. Miss VIOLET HORNBECK Miclfigmz Sizzle College, B.S. Home Economics. FACULTY MR. CARL ENGE LS Orlfkofla Stole Teaclaerr College, B.S. Chemistry, Physics, Ad- vanced Algebra, and Trigonometry. junior Advisor, Basketball, and Football Coach. MR. EARL THOMPSON llVEJ'l67'll Micleigmz College of Education, B.S. Woodwork, Mechanical Drawing, and G en e r al Shop. FACULTY MR. WILLIAM Novo lVerIewz Michigan College of Edumziwz, B.S. junior High Social Studies and Reserve Coach. MIss ALETTA HOEK Ferrir Imtifule, B.S. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Stenography, and Typ- Ing. MRS. DOROTHY D. Doop Mirbigazz Stale College, B.M. Elementary Music, and Librarian. junior Y- Teens Advisor, Grade School Choir, and Op- eretta. MR. CORNELIUS C. BRUGGINK Calvin College, A.B. junior High English, and Business English. Coach for ,Iunior High Sports. MR. JACK STEVENS Mirloigmz Suzie College, M.M. Instrumental Music, Vo- cal Music. Operetta. MR. CLIFFORD M. MARCUS Hope College, Uzzizwrizy of Michigan, AB. mm' M.A. English, Business Mathe- matics, and Business Law. Freshman Advisor. MR. JOHN O. TOWER Miclaigmz Szale College, A.B. Mathematics, Boys' Phys ical Education, and Ten- nis Coach. W? A 1 Q ,Q I Q A-W 1 ,ll Q 4 n Agn N if Q? gi if 9 2 1 A N, z iw ,M swf .M al vm vw X., Q25 ' 117429 23 BALL, CAROL Happi1ze.rJ ix Jpeerls- lesf' Y-Teens 1, 2, 3 Girls' Choir 1 Mixed Choir 2 Student Council 1, 2 Band 1, 2, 3 BERGLUND, BERNICE Happy! Puri her prob- lem: away for a bminy da-yu Y-Teens l, 2, 3, 4 Booster Club 4 Beacon 4 Intramural Softball 3 BAKER, WAYNE They mn rofzquer who Zbink they mn BELD, GLENNA Few zhingx are imfvof- Jible Zo diligence and neil! Band 2, 3 Girls' Glee Club 4 Mixed Choir 2, 3 Boys' Glee Club Pianist 4 Latin Club 3 Senior Play Y-Teens 3, 4 Operetta BEATTY, CHARLES E1ze1'yzlaizzg come: if a man will only wail Rogers School 1, 2 Beacon 4 Football Mgr. 2 Basketball Mgr, 2 BERGMAN, DONNA Her word wax ever pleamzzt ber man 11 er ever runny Class Secretary 1 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Beacon 4 Orbit 4 Physical Education 1, 2 Chorus 1, 2 BALKEMA, CHARLES No where .fo busy a man df be Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Special Choir 1, 2 Boys' Glee Club 4 CPres.J Baseball 1 Football 2 Debate 1 Band Council 1, 2, 3 Band 'l'reasurer 1, 2, 3 Band Secretary 4 Class Vice-President Z Orbit-Editor junior Play Operetta 4 Interlochen Z, 3, 4 lli-Y 1, 2 BERENDS, SHIRLEY A lillle body mn oflezz harbor zz great foul. Physical Education 1, 2 Chorus 1 12 BOS. ll1ARII.YN Many are the ffievdf of llae golden langue Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Cliorus l Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Basketball 1 COOK. DON Hold the Ford, I am rowing Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3 Track 1, 2, 3 Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 CVice-l,res.J Varsity Club 4 CVice-l'res.J BLEAM. VALETTA Nothing ii inzfvorfilzle lo cz willing bear! All-School Play 2 Forensics 1, 2 Juuiru' Play Y-Teens 1, 2, 3 Beacon 4 Orbit 4 l.ib1'aria11 3 CHATTERSON, DON I live ilz lloe trozvd jollily Football 1, 2, 3, 4 CCO-Ca Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Ili-Y 4 Varsity Club 4 CTreas.J Athletic Council 3, 4 QSe Boys' Glee Club 4 Operetta 4 Class Vice-President 4 Orbit 4 Student Council 3 llfiusmess Managerj of lv-J cj BUECHE, MARILYN Never Jay more llmn if 1zece1.mry Glee Club Y-Teens 'fha ., f into Cum-ms, BOB I am very fond of zlae company of ladief' Football 1, 3 Basketball 1, 3, 4 seballl 2 3 X BOOM. JOHN A 1124112 of glndzzen ,rel- dom fallf info 77lzItl'1l?,fJU Stage Manager 4 Beacon 4 COLE, Lois Her bright ,mzile haunt: me itil! Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Girls' Chorus l, 3 lllixed Choir 2 All-School Play 2 Junior Play Senior l'lay Latin Club 3 Varsity Club 4 Latin Club 3 DE KRAKER, ELAINE Sof1ly Jpetzk and Jweez- ly rmiIe Sextette 1, .Z Trim 2 Girls' Glee Club 1, 3, 4 Cl'res. 4l Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Orbit Staff 4 Operetta 4 Beacon 4 Choir 3 Physical lizlucativwn 1, 4 DUNN, DELORIS AJ good df gold Rogers Schr-nl l. J Girls' Basketball 3 Softball 5 G.A.C. 4 DAVIS, ELEANOR She fluff ber uforrier in 4 pockez wizb a hole in it rl Band 1, 3, 4 Intramural softball 3, 4 Physical Education 3 Girls' Basketball 1, 3, 4 Y-Teens 3, 4 Newberry High 2 Beacon 4 Junior Play Cheerleader 4 Bfmster Club 4 DOORN, ANDREW 'Tbongbl if 1fJe feed of llilflllll' Beacon 4 DE YOUNG. BILL He if lull of 1'.1I0ur af of kifldfzelyn Baseball 1 Basketball 1, Z Junior Play Class '1'reasurer 1, 2 Student Council Operetta Debate l, 2, 3 Orbit Staff Chorus 1 lli-Y fl 5 2 FIEBIG, DELORIS Cf9eerfulne.rr if :be :0ul'J Jllllfbillty Chorus 1, 3 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Librarian Z Latin Club 3 Beacon Stal? 4 DE JONGE, WILLARD Nothing great war ever arbieved wizbouz enllau- Harm Forensics 1, 2 All School Play 1, 2 junior Play Operetta 4 Choir 1 Boys' Glee Club 4 Latin Club 3 DOUGHERTY. IUDY Lillie I me, my war!!! are feuf' Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Band Instructor 1, 2, 4 Iuterlochen 3, 4 Drum Quartet 1 Choir 1, 2 Trio 1, 2 Physical Education 1 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3 Beacon 4 GIBSON, JOHANNE Whatever if worth do- ing at all, if worth do- ing well Girls' Glee Club 1, 4 Senior Play Operetta 4 Y-Teens 1. 2, 3, 4 Forensics 1, 3 HENDMKSEN, JEAN She ha: a rontented dir- poxizionu Band 1, Z, 3 Y-Teens 2, 3 Physical Education 1, 2 Latin Club 3 Beacon 4 Fisi-nan, JOAN FrienalJ are horn, not made Af F HAI.LAS, BETTY Doing eayily wha! other: find dijficult if talent Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Orbit 3, 4 Girls' Glee Club 3, 4 fPres.J Student Council 4 KSCC-7 Operetra 4 Beacon 4 FOREMAN, TOM Whore ferr among hi: friend! if free Choir 1, 2, 3 Boys' Glee Club 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Track, 3, 4 Senior Play Operetta 4 Hi-Y 4 Gnumas MARLAN Happy am I. from carer I am free Football 1, 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, Z, 3, 4 Senior Play Choir 1, 2, 3 BOYS' Glee Club 4 Class President 1, 2 Class Vice-President 3 Student Council 4 Varsity Club 4 Hi-Y 4 Band 4 Operetta 4 I-IOEKSEMA, BOB Good fellow among fellowf' Football 2, 3, 4 Baseball l, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play Varsity Club 4 Boys' Glee Club 4 Operetta 4 Orbit Staff 4 0 2 HAND, BOB CCandidate for gradua- tion, August 19511 lt if eafier not zo xpeak a word at all than to .fpeah more wordf than we Jhouldu -if Ht-: V Q ff. 4: ga.: , 5:.,. , - E' l,.,,'s ,Q . ,K is lk Q M5 5 A 4 fr 5 Q., N 348 S 'W Suggs TX i 1 1. W. 4 3.55-Xi, ayrhhisli, .,l,,g90a .V if M H' 4 - -ogy - ' 45-5. .,L,:,t,-.5-:5:,.f 3i' l:E',, - 1 , 1, f T13 ' ' Za Uigisfg il, bfzjfmjv '35 . 5,3 af ,A,.' Z 3 ,X it , EN ,, .W 4 53543 as 'R Y 1. JONES, BETTY II70rd.rrz1'elbe only thing thai lui! forevef' Girls' Glee Club l Mixed Choir 2 lleacon 4 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play CPI'OlllIllE1', MACKE1', RAY ll'fiJd0m of many and llae wit of wie Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Varsity Club -l Boys' Glee Club 4 Band 2 Orbit Staff 4 Junior Rotarian 4 Operetta 4 HOEKSTRA, DoLoREs She bm 120 encfmier and many, rmzzzy friefzdf' Baud 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Basketball Girls' Glee Club 1 Softball 1 Physical lfducation 1, 2, 3 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Beacon 4 Majorette 1, 2 Drum Klaiorette 2,3 3. 4 KOEZE, TOM I only mb for informa- tion Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 1, 3, 4 fPres. 41 Debate 1, 2, 3 All School Play 2 Junior Play Senior Play Varsity Club 4 CSec.J Latin Club 3 Beacon 3 16 IvEs, CORAL Swear . . . ,rinrere . . . Of cz friendly nature Band 1 Glee Club 3, 4 Latin Club 4 KELDER, JACK He live: to build, not hoax! Basketball 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 CCo'Ca1rt. -H Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 1, 2, 3 4 QSec.J Iloys' Glee Club 4 KSQCJ Operetta 4 Varsity Club CP1'es.J Class Treasurer 3 Class President 4 LARABEE, KENNETH Life if not ,ro :lmrt but tfml fbere if dlll'41y.l' lime enough for :our- lay Football 1, 2 Baseball 1 Hi-Y 3 MCCOY, LILLIAN Ambilimz 4741 no ri1k Latin Club 3 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 q1'res. 2, 42 Physical Education l, Z, 3 Inter Club Council Pres. 3 Booster Club 3, 4 Girls' Basketball 3 Forensics l, 2, 3 All School Play 1 Junior Play 1 Orbit Staff 4 ,, Beacon Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 4 5 3 , t.. , 'f ,S K 1 MELLEMA, IVAN fCandidate for gradua- tion, August 19511 Time if hu! the Jlredill I go fifhifzg in Football 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Track 1, 2 Baseball 3, 4 Choir 1, 2 Hi-Y 1, 2 Varsity Club 4 Beacon 4 Cheerleader 1, 2 OOM, TED I agree with no man'r opiniam, I hare rome af my amz Bas:-ball l, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 4 Ili-Y 3, 4 tsec. 4, Orbit 3, 4 was MCELROX AUDREY There could he fm greal 0276.1 if zhere were no li le over nzl l Beacon 4 Librarian 4 Y-Teens 1 Softball 3 Mamas, Doromzs Thule who bring run- .fhizze lo alherr mmzat keep ilf1'07lZ fhem- Jel11e5 Secretary 2, 3, 4 Orbit 4 Beacon 4 Booster Club 4 f1'res.J Chorus l Forensics .Z Y-Teens 1, 2 MEUIENBERG, BILL I oily to I uommz the truth O'RoUKE, SUE Her flame of happinexr rf hurfzf bright Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Tennis 3 Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Forensics 2 Student Council 2, 3, 4 f'l'reas. 33 Beacon 4 Band Council 2 Booster Club 4 17 INICNITT, JOYCE I laugh, for halve halh d halflfy plate wizh me Girls' Glee Club 1, 3, 4 Mixed Clmir 2 Y-Teens l, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Sextette l, Z A Cappella Choir 3 Senior Play Operetta 4 Latin Club 3 Physical litlucation 1 f IWIITCHELI., BOB Farm and figurexf Pu! 'em d01l'lZ.lU Latin Club 3 tl'res.J Class Treasurer 4 PATRICK, MARILYN Y0u'd bare kzmuvz ber by the 77ZeI'7'I7?ZEllf lbat .rpmklex III bei eyer Physical Education 1 Beacon 4 Senior Play PERRY, ALVIN lCandidate for gradua- tion, August 19515 I'll flilld cz way or make itlfl Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 Baud 1 Senior Play Tennis 1 Track 2, 3, 4 RUNYON, MARLA A mmzner Jofz and friem1'ly,' A Jflifil fine and true Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Booster Club 4 CSec. and '1'reas.D Y-Teens 1, 2, 3 Beacon 1, 4 RANDALL, MARJORIE Still zmtefzr run deep Senior Play fP1'01'llllIt'1', Junior Play 1AdvertisiIIgJ Beacon 4 POTTER, SHIRLEY Bom uvib Ibe gif! of lnugblerd' Girls' Glee Club 1, J. 3, 4 Operetta 4 Y-Teens 1, 2 Physical Education 1, 2, 3 I, Lg SCHOI-'11, ROGER Mam1err Will!! adorn knowledge Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 2 Orbit 4 Beacon 4 Varsity Club 4 Basketball Mgr. 2 PAUSINGA, Jo ANN In ber quiemerr there is charm Y-Teens 1, 2, 3 Choir 1, 2 Beacon 4 RICHTER, VELLIA A merry bear! goer all the day Girls' Glee Club I Physical Education 1 Mixed Choir 3 SULLIVAN, SHIRLEY joy rixex in me like a SMITH, DoN Learn to live and live to learn Latin Club 3 Junior Play CStage Crewl Stage Crew 4 Orbit 4 summevir morn Rell Cross 1 Llfuionj Yffeeus 2, 3 T1-UEME, PAUL A penny for your tboughzf' Rogers School 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 School Play 2 Baseball 3, 4 Beacon 4 BruyS' Glee Club 4 TYGESON, JEWE LL Wf'ben you give, not by halves Y-Teens 1 Glee Club 1 give X fu lty Club 4 Athletxc Councxl 4 TER MEER, ETHEL Nothing if so dijfirulz but zbat it may be found out by .reekizzgu Orbit 4 Girls' Basketball 3, 4 Rogers 1, 2 G.A.C. 4 Softball 3 STAPERT, RUTH She mint be .reen lo be ajlflrerialedu Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Band Council 3 Beacon 4 Booster Club 4 Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Baud Custodian TROEGER, NANCY Toe grealeff f1let1.rm'e I know if lo do a good anion Band 1, 2, 3, 4 CPreS. 41 Girls' Glee Club 4 CSec. 41 Operetta 4 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 CVice-Pres. 21 Glrls Basketball 2, 3 Mixed Choir 2 3 E I9 TYMES RON M413 dzfferenfe of ohm ion newer alzer friend- J'hIf7 Baml l, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 VAN BELKUM MAE A little rebellimz now and zlaefz zi a good lbzng VANDER WERE. Bos lVi2 71151561 him wel- rome zo you ni-Y 2, 4 Varsity Club 4 Boys' Glee Club 3 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 1, 3 0i'bit4 All School Play 2 VUINFIELD, BEVERLY Sark joy ombizion fizzdf' 1'hysical Education 1 Band 1, .., 3 Y'Tcens 2 Baseball 3 Beacon 2, 4 Forensics 1 2 iff if .V,..,,.,t., 3 Y -.. . ba --:, ,, A 2 V . r, 'Q' , VREELAND, DON Youlb ii wlvolly exper- imenzolu Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4 Debate 1 Band 4 Football 2 Junior Play Senior 1'lay Varsity Club 4 All School Play 1 Ili-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 CTreas. 43 Chorus 3 VARG0, CHUCK lVbo.re little body lodged cl mighty mind Football 2, 3 ui-Y 2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Basketball 2, 3 Varsity Club 4 Operetta 4 Mixed Choir 3 Beacon 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Buys' Glee Club 4 ef I Wuvru, MARLENE Mmz1zer, 1101 gold, if o 1410772117211 o 6 .r I adrift!- I! ment Physical Education 1 Girls' Chorus 1, 3, 4 lllixed Choir 2 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Operetta 4 Sextctte 1, 2 Beacon 4 Latin Club 3 Orbit 4 Cue:-il Council 4 VANDER IWARKT. RICH Full F0712 e .r before Jlzzdief' Football 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 4 Beacon 4 Track 3, 4 WERKHOVEN ANGIE I Though I om alufayr in lmile, I dm never in zz laurryu Band 1, 2, 3 4 CSec. 41 Girls' Glec Club 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 Opt-retta 4 Music Theory 1 A Cappella Choir 3 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 Sec. 2, Trcas. 42 YONKER, AGNES Palienre if the best remedy for every trou- ble Girls' Chorus l Physical Education 1, 2 WOOD, IWIARVIN He if nl fountain of honor' Tennis 2, 3, 4 Stage Crew 3 Varsity Club 4 1 ,.. VUYMA, LIARY To aim if nor efmugla, we muxt bil n Y-Teens 1, 2. 3, 4 Latin Club 3 1Yicevl'res.J Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Iunior Play Senior Play GERALD S. ZYLSTRA Semov Adzflfof A . lg ' N: A A Class Color-Forex! green and bronze Class motto- Newer Cofzqzzeredg always C0fzq11eri1zg Class flower - Red rose x 21 MOCK ELECTION Wim! :iigfzijfcd girl and boy: Mm! fH'0.lf1c'L'lfI'E lf1z,s!mf1d.'Ma1'Ian Grubbs Clmyr gm,wiju': Carol Bull and Bob Mitchell Mow flllillfllflll .vjwn,we.' Vulctm Blcum licvcrly W'infield .md Tom Kocze Girf .md b03w1lf1fe'tE.' Barr I1lJI117IU'61d.' Aim! POPIILI7' gill mid boy: Ethel Tar Meer and Bob Vander XVerf Betty Jones and Roger Schopp Dulurcs Mcurs and Jack Keldcr Cl41.11f llplilllifff Cl.1.f,r 11e,x5imi.ff.' Chupf Cbullerbox: Clmi gfgglcr: Clam gronrlv: Clan f76,f?.' Iudy Dougherty Rich Vander Mnrkt Ivan Mcllcma ,Iuyce IvIcNitt Paul Thieme Iohzlnne Gibson 22 Pr'e'lfie.ff ,ghlt Mm! lmuzfmme boy: Bw! dreirefd ,girf mid boy: U 0l11i111 bilfffi M4111 lmfer: Betty Hullns Huh Hockssma Marlene Wfirth .md Al Perry Ted Oum Audrey McElroy Mm! Jllldlfllll' girl Jud 1103: Cl.m' mmirf: Apple fwliilnfm' Agncs Yunkci' and Dun Smith Durwoud Ymmg and ,Ioan Fisher Dvfmll BCl'gm1lU amd Chlltk VQIYZLZO Qi ' Clay: fiirfx C1415 z4'0lf.' C1.1i,f n111.rifia1zJ.' Baal :III-:Il'01llld girl Jud bay: Mary Wfynm Bill De Jonge Peggy Bcld and Chuck Balkema Don Cliattcrsun and Lois Cole 23 rf' V' WILL OF THE SENIORS OF 1951 Be it remembered that we, the Senior Class of 1951 of Wyoming High School, in the County of Kent and State of Michigan, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainties of this life, do hereby make, execute, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, in the manner following: jack Kelder leaves his beloved truck farm to Dean Plummer, Marlan Grubbs bequeaths to Lois Perham his jovial sense of humor, to Mary Lou Hoffman is left the never-ending search for Do- lores Meurs' mislaid notes and papers, Ron Koetje will be pleased to know that he is the proud pos- sessor of Bob Mitchell's punctuality. Carol Ball is bestowing her finesse and dignity upon Mildred Hondredg Gary Voet will be a changed man with the smallness that Shirley Ber- ends is leaving himg Kay Meulenberg will create a striking spectacle when she donns Bernice Berg- lund's red hair. Bill De jonge is gladly leaving Roger Schrock his great variety of occupations, and Durwood Young reluctantly leaves to Forrest Williams his love for women. Bill Meulenberg wills his elusive- ness of girls to Don Kelder. Agnes Yonker is sure that Ken Wyma will put to extensive use her love of books, and joan Burger is now in full possession of Ethel Ter Meer's many athletic talents. Barbara Entrican should have fun with the hun- dreds of nicknames that Beverly Winfield has willingly left behind. ' To Natalie Boelens goes Wayne Baker's price- less collection of comic booksg Lois Cole is giving to Warner Pike her well controlled temper, Bonnie La Fave receives Eleanor Davis' extensive collection of hair ribbons, and jackie Van Belkum should be very riotous next year, since she is to become heir to Tom Foreman's joke book. No one will recognize Duane Peelen with the soft voice that Dolores Dunn has left him, and likewise will be the case when Joyce Karsten is seen wearing the long auburn locks of Marilyn Bueche. Ted Oom wishes David Lemon to carry on the trend of his agreeable disposition, Donna Van Putten is the recipient of joan Pausinga's quietness and Bob Hand leaves his technique for scholarly deliberation to deserving Jerry Vandenberg, Betty Jones wills her well-balanced athletic- fund books to Chuck Rawlings, Ken Larabee gives his ever helpful ways to Chuck Steimerg Tom Koeze hopes Bill Ver Strat will make fine use of his privately-owned Florida sunshine. To jack Deppe goes Chuck Balkema's hot set of drumsg and Neal Shoen receives Peggy Beld's versatility on the ivories. Marjorie Randall leaves her well-used shorthand dictionary to Marlene Vargog and jim Arbing gets Rich Vander Markt's like new government book. Donna Bergman bequeaths her agile fingers for typing to Edith Beverwykg Marilyn Gage should be very happy to receive Valetta Bleam's bubbling personality and patience. Ray Mackey willingly leaves his ability for get- ting along with nurses to Chuck Young, with the hope that Chuck won't ever have to use it. To Monta Blake is given the finesse of the theater from Don Vreelandg Shirley Sullivan and Shirley Potter would like Joyce Peterson and Har- old johnson to have their robust healthg and Velma Richter leaves to Ruth De Witt her legible hand- writing, Angie Werkhoven's casual demeanor is left to Alta Vande Brink, Marla Runyon wills to Joyce Snyder her many cheerleading contortionsg and Mae Van Belkum hopes Pat Gornowich will put to good use the spunky personality that she is be- queathing her, Duke Coates will seem changed when he re- ceives Ruth Stapert's gentleness, Ruth De Jonge will be glad to hear that she is the proud possessor of Paul Thieme's well-battered drivers license. Mary De Young should develop new interests when she puts to use Chuck Beatty's electrical ability, and Barbara Allinson may make herself at home in the spot of stage manager vacated by john Boom. Lillian McCoy has decided to let Clarence Dyk- stra have the guiding hand as editor of the Beacon, Dolores Hoekstra leaves her baton to deserving Don Van Hoeven. Honest Bob Hoeksema wills his honesty to Alan Bass. lla Snyder is the fortunate heir to Audrey Mc- Elroy's dynamic salesmanship. To Marcia Kiel is left the innocent and soothing manner of Betty Hallasg and Bob Stace should be happy with Ivan Mellema's famous laugh. It will seem very strange to hear Joyce McNitt's never-ceasing giggle coming from Marilyn Taylor's lips. Ron Tymes bequeaths to Ray Schouten his love for a good argument, Jewell Tygeson leaves Max- ine Fishbeck her day-dreams about her wedding plans, Chuck Vargo is passing his coaching posi- tion to athletic minded Ralph Kuiperg and Judge Dougherty leaves her drum pupils to Arlene Van- der Markt. Marilyn Lowing will find herself holder of Don Chatterson's varsity football quar- terback spot. Dorothy Garnett is now the possessor of Mari- lyn Bos' blonde locks, Duane Phillips gets Don Cook's keen eye for telephone poles while driving a car, and Fred Stap is the lucky owner of Roger Schopp's manners, Don Smith wills his mental comptometeru to Nancy Brafordg Marv Snoeyink shouldn't be hard to find wearing Bob Vander Werf's loud clothes, Marve Wood leaves behind his personally-trained broom to Jerry Waddell. Mickey Vander Veen is heir to the forever cluttered locker of Marlene Wirth, and Mary Wyma thinks Stan De Witt will look classy wear- ing her attractive blue rimmed glasses. Pete Bolthouse should be happy to possess Bob Curth's dead eye in basketballg Marjorie Stevens is to receive Elaine De Kraker's polished saddle shoes. Bill De Young bequeaths his poise to Ron Van Dyke, Sue Abbott will be a changed girl with Dolores Fiebigs endless supply of energy, to Jerry Cox is left Joan Fisher's love for the charleston. Marlene Sobisek is to receive Coral Ives' quiet knowledge: Jean Smith should be happy with Johanne Gibson's wardrobe and Jean Hendrikson's height. Marilyn Hooijer can put to use Andy Doorn's ping pong paddles, and Bill Van Dam should be able to make good use of Sue O'Rourke's flashing smile. To Ron Cook goes Al Perry's cultured mustache and Don Van Dyke is to be the proud user of Marilyn Patrick's typing speed, PROPHECY As Mr, Zylstra enters the dark, mystic chambers of Madame La Zonga, his eyes light upon the shining crystal ball which is the only bright object in the dreary, musty atmosphere. This small object is to satisfy all his curiosity as to the whereabouts and happenings of the seniors of ten years ago. Madame La Zonga begins to talk in a deep, mysterious voice: In this year, 1961, Robert Hand has been very successful as a vacuum cleaner salesman. It seems two typical housewives, Mrs. Carol Ball Carrick and Mrs. Marilyn Bueche Buck, have no sales resistance to his high pressure talk. I see Wayne Baker busily engaged in building a house for Mrs. Craig Bushong, the former Va- letta Bleam, who find it necessary to accommodate her growing twins, Flo and Moe. As I see this picture, John Boom is perched on the roof, ener- getically nailing on the shingles, Charles Beatty and his helper, Alvin Perry, are engaged to do the electrical work. Valetta's new neighbors are Marlan Grubbs, a painter, and his wife, the former Lois Cole. Moving on down the block of this residential zone, I see Bob Mitchell busily sweeping the debris strewn on the street by the patrons of Chuck Vargo's fruit stand. On the second floor of the shop is located Ivan Mellema's office. I see him a very apt Chiro- practor whose orderly practice is sometimes thrown into confusion by the spontaneous outburst of merry laughter by his nurse, Joyce McNitt. A patient of Dr. Mellema is that big strong lad, Ted Oom, who has trouble with his muscles since he subscribed to the 'Magnet Muscle' magazine, written and published by Bill Meulenberg and his able assistant, Bernice Berglund, In this same block is Van's Gunsmith Shop, another business establishment, operated by Rich Vander Markt, Working as his blacksmiths and as his salesmen are Bill De Young and Don Vree- land. I can.see faintly Mrs. Al Lanning, the former Jewell Tygeson, crossing the street. She is pushing a baby buggy and has with her her faithful dog, Bones, who is limping slightly. They are entering a shop. A window washer is blocking the View of the sign. Oh yes, I believe the window washer is Tom Koeze and the name of the shop is Coral's Pets. Coral Ives is the owner. Inside the shop, Betty Jones is mopping the floor, Standing on the corner, I see a policeman, Chuck Balkema, giving a ticket to a chauffeur, Bob Hoeksema, who just went through a red light as he was trying to rush his employer, Elaine De Kraker, to the Civic Theater in time to hear that famous Tree Surgeon Lecturer, Mary Wyma. As I glance into the crystal ball, I see other important people engaged for a day at the Civic Theater. There is Deloris Dunn, a glass blower, and Ethel Ter Meer, a distinguished artist. It seems that because Lillian McCoy, the opera singer, is so busy, they are having difficulty getting her to give a performance at a tea in honor of Glenna Beld, the Broadway actress. Also booked for a day's stay is jack Kelder, inventor of farm ma- chines and promoter of scientific agriculture. Around the corner from the theater in the high school are the Superintendent, Andrew Doorn, and the Principal, Marilyn Patrick, holding a conference with the coach, Bob Vander Werf, who claims he needs a band to pep up his teams. The likely prospect for band director is Bob Curths, assistant coach and government teacher in the high school. Dolores Fiebig, Shirley Potter and Ronald Tymes are other teachers at the high school. The custodian is Don Chatterson. Nancy Troeger and Angie Werkhoven are working together as salesgirls in Wood's Depart- ment Store owned by Marvin Wood. The elevator girl is Marlene Winh. Paul Thieme is manager of the jewelry department, and Velma Richter is working as his assistant. Don Smith and his assist- ant, Ruth Stapert, do all the window decorations for the store. A few homes in the community have been robbed recently. Right now Detective Don Cook and his stenographer, Donna Bergman, are listen- ing to the frightening story of housewife, Mrs. jean Van Overen Rupert, and her maid, Marla Runyon. The postman, Willard De jonge, is delivering the morning mail to the Randall 8c Meurs Adver- tising Agency, Marjorie and Dolores have a large concern now with Betty Hallas as their art director and joan Fisher as head of the model department. Some of their most recent advertising contracts have been with Shirley Berends, taxidermistg with Tom Foreman, a diplomat, and with the Fl0ck's Foods Restaurant, managed by Roger Schopp. At Roger's Flocks' Food Restaurant, the Chef is Ray Mackey, Judy Dougherty, Agnes Yonker, and Beverly Winheld are the waitresses. Cashier for the business is Shirley Sullivan and the hat check girl is Eleanor Davis. The entertainment recently starring at the well-known supper club'is Kenneth Larabee and his band. Pianist for the music makers is Jeanne Hendriksen. Mae Van Belkum, the famous impersonator of Hollywood, who is featured by the band, is teaching jo Ann Pausinga the art of impersonating so that she may take the star's place in some of her engagements. Her business manager, Sue O'Rourke, is also visit- ing at the restaurant, Patrons of this fine supper club are Mrs. Dolores Hoekstra Young and Mrs. Marilyn Bos Kole and their families. Also seen there is that famed bachelor, Durwood Young, and an eligible maiden, Audrey McElroy. The crystal ball is getting dim, the pictures are fading away with the time. Mr, Zylstra moves, gets up, deposits a dollar bill on the table, leaves the chamber of Madame La Zonga and slowly saunters down the street, staring vaguely into space as he reflects on the changes that time has wrought in the lives of the seniors of 1951. IVCICY' CL HSSKMCAI Lefl I0 right- W. Pike P7'L .l'idL'IlI S. Abbott D. Phillips Vire Presidezzl B. Allison J. Arbing A. Bass M. De Young Secretary E. Bc-verwyk M. Blake N. Boelens P. Bolthouse G. Voet Treaxurer N. Bradford J. Burger D. Coates I. Cox R. De Jonge J. Deppe R. De Witt S. De Witt J. Ferguson M. Fishbeck IVI. Gage D. Garnett P. Gornowich M. Hoffman M. Hondred M. Hooijer H. Johnson Q1 t l .... 1. . . ,A . is i 2 1:-5 .. Q:-fa if M ig an f 3 5 6 JUNIOR CLASS K W rl it 5' f we -4 Sf M .5 . s ,V ii 5 n 29 Lefz la right- J. Karsten M. Kiel R. Koetie B. La Fave D. Lemon M. Lowing K. Meulenberg M. Neibarger D. Peelen L. Perham UI. Peterson D. Plummer C. Rawlings N. Schoen R. Schouten R. Schrock I. Smith M. Snoeyink I. Snyder J. Snyder M. Sobisek B. Stace F. Stan C. Steimer M. Stevens M. Taylor A. Vande Brink KI. Vanden Bef A. Vander Markt M. Vander Veen D. Van Hoeven D. Van Putten B. Ver Strate EI. Waddell F. Williams K. Wyn C. Youngs JUNIOR CLASS Left zo rigbf- M. Ahlberg D. Becker II. Bettings P. Boom S. Braford M. Brumniel S. Burt E. Church P. Cook H. De Ionge B. De Laut D. De Ward E. De Young EI. Doty M. Doughertv D. Dreyer I. Dutmer M. Dykstra H. Elgersmu N. Fisher I. Ford T. Francis M. Gauhatz H. Grimm L. Hzlll D. HallalS D. Herring G. Hoekstra M. Hoop V. Ives M. Karseboom N. Kist D. Kuiper D. Lamport P. Larahee B. Lohstroh E. Lemmink P. Meurs I. Moore R. Mosher A. Mulder E. Murphi' I. Perham I. Phillips M. Pownex' C. Rube T. Raihle II. Raterinl-1 H. Ritsema M. Rozins G. Schuiling M. Sharp K. Smit R. Spoelmrm G. Stearns D. Telder D. Ten Elshof D. Vander Waill I. Vander Will D. Vander Wiill V. Ver Strat W. Ver Strut L. Weziverr I. Wleemhoff C. Young . . A gy fl -ln G . ,'.. ..... I in '.-: iill ' A Z H ' - -- I f V I ..:. K J . . Q -: ! .- V .- . IE t . I '- .ED Avr- - Qu I A 'A --t- Q- F ,A . r r. rt . sr I I is 33 5 ihe . r -1 . . , H. ,. . ,- 7 A Q. 'f':- I f , 1 I -K' 1. I ..,, . my I ' A F : 'F ra, .. M I A , . Q. N53 . :ll was I 5 or I ' .:, I . on '- . . ' i' ': ' .- . H .- W ' , . xi . Z .QD I ..,:'. f f i qzlu V' .: .1, .N V an 3 V I .,.-.' .. V i-I.- --:- - c ix -..', -- : bktt - ... i I-if -. F . t . Q. r f i r .,.--i if iiii., -- I 1. N :: - '- H ' . I E 'mfs .:- - 2 . if - .5 5 J F in ...t. ' f Fl i n Ai? TENTH GRADE Q . if -ng.. in is ff 'f '30 V 7 I A I'1... f QQ 'unb ' I ,.. 1, 4 ...NAM Q' .- HL WU F. . .:., ' :v. 'ff' - if .Ay at . m 'J' f n .W H P- I ' ' sfQ2f'.f 'Q 1, . , I vhmi nw .. was 'ISI Ryo sn . . .. Q .m r ' I ' izb' I . b, qnlu -K - . ,Iggy I A ' 1,-M I W, M lull . A .... - . - I ., V '5' -5-:z-gif' '. ..:: gil I Q - v-,, 5 pig I. -. , 'Ntiwtm Mmm P5 K Q., . T .. .: T, 1 QQ A i- -- A-iA -f Hi ,A,. . E? ' A 13 ...Mi AZMA ' ' . .,.., . -Sr .: .. . gi: ffl 1 -cg. MS ' ., jig V lg '5:' I - 39 I' L M K Q 4 ,E V... V .is . . . gpg! . . I f ... Leff la rigbla I.. Bckkering D. Dertien L. Bomgaars G. Carpenter B. Colthurst S. Cox I. De Boer B. De Ionge C. De Wit E. Dominak L. Dougherty A. Elgersma I. Ferguson S. Gaubatz D. Gibbs R. Goorhouse F, Grimm I. Hoeksema M. Hoop M. I-Iuzel R. -Iolmson INI. Keldcl' I. Kellogg P. Kerkstra R. Kerkstra I. Klaver B. Knoll D. Koeze R. La Fave D. Laubach B. Lindemulder R. Muchiele M. Madison A , Mulder M. Muncy I.. Obcrly B. Oom A. Oosterhccrt C. Otteson I. Raiblc: G. Rawlings A, Richards A. Rozcmzi T. Sawicki I.. Schuiling S. Sewrey R. Smith V. Snyder M. Spoelstra I. Stau1Tcr G. Stearns C. Stover W. Tazelaar K. Ten Brink I. Ten Elshof N. Tymes R. Van Kocvering . f' 341 fi .. W an Tk RJ wffilsif 'W 31 G. Vander Markt M. Vander Markt B. Van Putten L. Vander Wal D. Vander Wall B. Voet NI. Ball D. Vos M. Wilson B. Wirth M. Yonker Pi4'l11r'e.r Miuifzg I. Ln Fontscc NINTH GRADE Lefi 10 nigh!! R. Bcrglund VI. Block I. Boom B. Braford D. Bursley R. Claussner R. Coeling R. De Vries I. Dillc P. Crandle C. Doezema L. Dood C. Edgar A. Gort I. Griffith I. Groenendyk R. Hallas L. Hanline R. Harmon E. Hansen I. Hinds C. Israels I. ,Iardis B. Karsten L. Kish M. Knetie D. Krall S. Kmll N. La Fontsee D. Lancaster A. Laninga B. Lemmink C. Lemminlc T. Lowrev L. McNitt R, Oostveen V . Palmhos I. Pausinga P. Powney I. Raterink D. Rosa D. Rozema V. Schulstra M. Schuiling P. Schulski D. Stauffer G. Ten Brink I. Van Den Burg H. Voet D. Wiiller D. Wiltcnn R. Wyn Piffzrfer Mi.r.riz1g.' C. Kcrkstra L. Burger D. Van Ostrom I. Richards EIGHTH GRADE 753' DEQ P- M bi Ii if-1 Q- 4 1 vs 5, 32 W lik . El ass i s an Q ii g,.. 1 Y .M ws. I .af if V, 5 xl . R r P uv.. i x .fy- i gs'- ' Saw W f if K Q 9. G , ,req , s fl xp.. . -an 1 I nv fii 5 ' .- ..',.e'f f' 1 f 1 Eff. f:'im5W9'3'4'!f5' .. Q' L R it E fl i Ilb in ss SEE' 'zn' . '-:, - Leff In Rigfvz .' G. Adamy S. Anderson A. Becker R. Benit D. Bnlhuis C. Baum D. Braford K. Bruinix B. De Ward M. De Witt VI. Drake J. Dreyer M. Dreycr B. Duncan R. Gourhouse D. Hall R. Harmon D. Ida A. Johnson C. Kidder QI. Kloosterman G. Knrnoclje D. Lane R. Laninga I. Macomber M. Madison R. Meengs S. Oostveen R. Plasterer T. Patterson D. Praasterink I. Raterink R. Raterink F. Rawlings W. Rozema L. Stevenson rl. Sewrey C. Schoonmaker S. Sickels M. Smith E. Stap J. Sweets C. Tap H. Truesdale B. Vander Wal I. Vander Wall M. Van Heukelum B. Van Noord D. Velders R. Veldman N. Waddell M. Wolters S. Wliitffxrd S. Whittington P. Wilttmn SEVENTH GRADE 33 f. f. 'ICI fwnes LMI lo rigbl: M. Grulwbs, A. Perry, C. Viirgo, M, Patrick, ,I. MtNitt, J. Gibson, T. Koeze, G. Belcl. M. Wfyma, T. Foreman. Simcd: D. lvl'F6'!.I1l6f, L. Colin THE SENIOR PLAY DEAD OF THE NIGHT CAST Alice Giirclner . . Lois Cole Lawson . . . Tom Kocze Jasmine . . . Joyce McNitt Mr. Egg . . . Glenna Held Pociiliontm . . . Marilyn Patrick Glenn .,,, . Don Vreelancl Hitler .... . . Alvin Perry Steve Holbrook . . Tom Foreman Mussolini . . . . Charles Vargo Roberta Best . . . . Mary Wfyma Queen Elizabeth . . jolmnne Gibson Director . . . . Mr, De Groot Rockefeller . . . Miirlun Grublws HD7'0If7 flu! g1z11. ' Cer up. j41.i'mi11e. ' AM Hizf I fclllgbf yur. Pnniug my :miie-rrp. Fzmziibiazg 1176 ridge. Lan miwnfe i11,rfi'1zc1i01z.r. 36 K Lutz fo Rigfvf. Sf.wdi11g.' N. Braford, D. Cisatcs, D, Pcclun, D. Garnett, W. Pike, D. Phillips. Sf.1fed.' M. Hmviie1'. R. Orvstvccn, A. Vande Brink, M. Snlvisck, B. Gwmlimisu-, F. Stap, D. Lcmun. M. Kiel. Ql. Snydsr, C. Rawlings. Mr. Gilbrctli lNlrs. Gillvrctli Anne . . . Erncstinc . Martlia . Frank . Bill . Frcd . . . Dan . . . JUNIOR PLAY CHEAPER B . Duane Phillips . . . MarCiaKicl Marilyn I-looijcr . Joyce Snyder Marlene Sobisck Charles Rawlings . . Fred Stap . David Lemon . Run Oostvucn Y THE DOZEN Lillian . . . . Alta Vande Brink ,IaCkic . .... . Bills Gomliuiisc Mrs, Fitzgerald . . . Nan Brafurd Dr. Burton . . . Duane Pcclcn Inc Scales . . . . Duke Coates Miss Brill . . Durotliy Garnett Larry . . . . Wa1'nci' Pike Directui' ......... Miss Kuizcnga w,.a Lii!c11 I0 16.11 bririjfreu Me, Mrk? 1mf1.fw1.i'e. ' Az if again, I Jes He jnff lihf Pvjfr buf All Z7JIll4l,l' au J!.1gr TM big a'i.w1z.i.i'iw1 37 l QNX Luff fo Rfgbl, Sealed: W. De Young, D. Telder, Mr. Davis, J. Cox, M. Grubbs, S1fza1ding.' R. Benit. L. Kish, D. Van Ostrom, J. Wziddell, B. Hallas, R. De Young, M, Wilscin, E. De Young, F. Grimm. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council started the year with a bang. Under the direction of Mr. Davis, and h 'll t e wi ing help of the students, a new piano was purchased, the citizenship marking system was revised, a large donation was made toward the athletic field, and the all school operetta was sponsored. Two big projects which helped this organizations treasury were the school-wide paper drive and the magazine campaign. In fulfilling its purpose of promoting student welfare, the council sponsored wonderful paid assemblies and other special programs, HDIllgEllL'9': Adm1mz10n 38 Lefl IU Rigbf. Sealed: T, Koeze, Kelder, Mr. Noyd, D. Cook, D. Chalterson. CCIIIUJ' Roux' lf. Lemmink. W. Ver Strat, D. Telder. J. Cox, R. Schopp, R. Curths, C. Vargo, R. Vander Markt. Top Roux' D. Vreeland. M. Wiicmd, l. Mellema, R. Mackey, R. Hoeksema, P. Thieme, P. Bolthouse, D. Peelerl. D. Van Hoeven, G. Voet. Mi.i.ii11g frrmz Pifmrv.' R. Vander Werf, W. Pike, M. Grubhs, C. Young. VARSITY CLUB J. Kelder Preridezzi T. Koeze lift! Pl'i'.YitZ7L'llf NW. Noyd 5-f7fllI.f01' D. Cook Secfrflmjy D. Chatterson Treu.im'w' The Cluh, under the direction of Mr, Noyd, made its appearance as an organized cluh after failing in previous years. This exclusive club is composed of all athletes who have won a letter, The club, in its first year of existence, held many money-making projects throughout the year. They sold hot coffee, hotdogs, and paddle-pops at games. They also sold school pins and pennants. Honesty and good sportsmanship were two characteristics of team spirit the club accomplished. The cluh expects to make its permanent mark in future years hy being a traditional organization. 39 Left to Right, Seated: Mr. Davis, D. Meurs, M. Runyon, M. Kiel. Center Row: A. Vande Brink, S. Braford, L. McCoy, J. Snyder, M. Wilsimn, M. I-looijer, P. Boom, M. Hoop, M. Alhberg. P. Larabee, DI, Doty. Top Roux' N. Braford, R. De Witt, E. Davis, S. Cox, L. Oberly, M. Fishbeck, J. Gibson, D, Kuiper, M. De Young, N. Boelens. R. De jonge, D. Ten Elshof. BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club Linder the direction of Mr. Davis is comprised of students from every grade in high school. The only requisite for becoming a member is that you are rich in school spirit and willing to back our teams in sports events. Being the first year of the organizations existence it was trying hard to make a good showing, and it certain proved itself. In years to come we are looking forward to 21 high percentage of the student body on the membership roll, M. Runvon rtlii sefffmif- ts.. t Treasurer . 5 if .'.i,' . D- . i',... President M. Kiel as T I Vice President Mr. Davis fSponsorD Ou U y0mi11g Fight Team, Fight 40 Leff In Right. Fiagrf Roux' J. Tower, A Perry, C. Vargo, D. Dertien, J. De Boer, B. Oom, D. Cook. Second Roux' T. Ooni, T. Foreman. J. Kelder, P. Bolthouse. D, Chatterson, F. Stap, D. De Vllard, T. Francis. Third Roux' R. Koetie. D. Peelen, J. Waddell. C. Rawlings, T. Koeze, B. De Young, M. Grubbs. D. Vreeland. HI-Y CLUB Under the capable leadership of president Tom Koeze and sponsor John Tower, the Hi-Y enjoyed one of its best years. Hi-Y meetings were held every other Friday noon with an occasional evening meeting. A special feature at these meetings was the study of religions, Speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish faiths were invited to speak to the group about their particular faith. This proved very interesting as well as educational. The Hi-Y basketball team, playing every Saturday afternoon, also experienced one of its most successful seasons. Losing only two games the whole season, the team not only won the league crown but also went on to capture the tournament-championship as well. C H A lvl P l O N - SHIP BASKETBALL TEAM - Leif! Io Right, D131 FGATEs TO KAL. 5't 1dl'f-H 5- Tower AM'AZOO-MLM! I0 fcoachj, T. Oom, D. Vreeland, B. De Young. Kl1E6'fflIlQ.' W. Pike, C. Rawlings. Rigbz: D. Peelen, D. Vreeland, T. Oom. D. Vreeland T. Koeze Treasurer President T. Oom D. Cook Secretary Vice President J. Tower Advisor 41 Leff 10 Rigbl, Sftzudifzgs D, Hoekstra, B. Hallas, AI. McNitt, M. Wirtli, J. Gibson, M, Kiel, E. DeKraker, N. Troeger. E. Davis. Leif! to Righl. Seufeds A. Wferklioven, L. McCoy, L. Cole, M. XVyn1a, A. Vandebrink, Mrs. Plasterer fsponsorj. SENIOR Y-TEENS The Senior-Y-Teens Club under the direction ot Mrs. Plasterer is comprised of junior and senior girls. Among the many activities this group participated in was the Mid-Winter Conference held in February at Lansing, Michigan. These spirited girls also won a prize for the most original and clever table decorations at a city-wide banquet in March of this year. Congratulations, girls! Lefl In Rigfvl: I.. Cole QViee Presj. Mrs. Plasterer fsponsorj, L. McCoy QPrcsi- dentj. Se.1fezl'.' A. Wferkhoven tTreas- urerj, M, Wfyma fSecretaryJ. 42 Leif! in Rigbf. Top Roux' I. Stauffer, M. Karsehoom, l Ferguson, E. De Young, H. l-loop, M. Kelder, L. Oberly, B. W'irth, M. Spoelstra, B. Knoll, D. Vander Wall, R. Kerkstra, P. Boom, M. Madison. Second Row: M. Powney, M. Hoop, M. Rozins, j. Ford, D. Kuiper, B. De Laut. S. Cox, M. Wilsmmn, A. Elgersma, M. Huzel, R. Mosher, D. Becker, J. Dutmer, D. Ten Elshof. Third Roux' H. Grimm, B. Colthurst, J. Weemhoff, M. Ahlberg, J. Doty, C. Young, J. Ten Elshof, G. Vander Markt, P. Larabee, S. Bradford, M. Sharp, I.. Hall. Seiafed .11 Table: S. Burt, P. Cook, M. Dougherty, L. Weiiver, Miss Bates tSponsorJ. JUNIOR Y-TEENS The juniorfY-Teens under the direction of Mrs. Dood and Miss Bates, enjoyed an active year. Several projects were undertaken to raise money for worthy causes. Among these projects were: dressing dolls for the Herald Santa Claus Girls, and buying a radio for Percy ,jones Veterans Hospital. In order to make their meetings even more enjoyable the girls added entertainment and refreshments to their weekly agenda. . . . Tori' Razr. Lefl In Right: M. Dougherty ' fljrcsidentj, Miss Bates tSponsorj, P. ff..-N nz ,I,. .. Q. '- - I j Cook fTrc-asurerj. Seufeflx L. Weaiver E. , H tVice Presidentj, S. Burt fSecretaryJ. ' ' 34 43 Leff iff Rigbi, Se.11ed.' Advisor, Mr. Zylstrag D. Smith, B. Vander Werf, C. Balkema, V. Bleam. B. Hallas. M. Wirtli. Sftllllljlfgf L. McCoy, D. Meurs, E. De Kraker, R, Schrock. T. Oom, R. Schopp, B. Hoeksema, D. Chatterson, li. De Young, D. Bergman, E. Ter Meer, M. Lowing. 111i,i1i'ff1g from PiL'flH'L'.' M. Vander Veen. ORBIT STAFF School days, school days, busy. active, school days! September! and the seniors begin to think of a year book. A staff is chosen and the work on the Orbit has started. An appropriate theme for the book is the hum-drum lite of school, Through the mirrors on the divider pages, the thoughts ot the theme are reflected. It took a lot of hard work and determined spirit to complete this book. Witli the help and cooperation ot photographers and XVurzburg's Store, the idea ot the theme was translated into tangible form. Under the direction of Mr. Zylstra, the staff members worked each free hour, atter school, and evenings to finish this book. l1Q'1illi11fill11'llAi'tplll.' Ld! fn lriglvfx M. Randall, B. Winnelcl, R. Schopp, E, Davis, Frou! Razr. Leif fri Rlglflr P. Thieme, DI. Pausinga, -I M. Wrmrvd, B. jones, D. Bergman, M. Runyon. Bari fnzrx Dnughu-ty, Sftllllfillgf li. Hand, D. Fiebig, D. Hnek R. Tymes. XV. Baker, C. Beatty, D. Meurs. Skfffrfffzg l'!l'lHll.' stra, I.. Cole, M. Wfyma, j. Boom, D. Cook, S. Berends. BEACON Interviews! Dummy Copies! Stencils! Headlines! A constant rush to get out the Beacon! This the journalism classes, taught by Miss Kuizenga, experienced during the past year. The Beacon, published every Tuesday, was a realistic adventure for the news-conscious staff. Rotating the staff each week was the general practice at the first of the year to acquaint members of the classes with various angles of journalism. Later, to achieve greater ease in production, a permanent staff was chosen for each class. For the remainder of that semester, production ran smoothly. Then came a new semester and turmoil! Many members dropped journalism to take up other subjects. New members arrived and staffs were again disrupted in order to give the newcomers the required experience. However, new staaffs were soon organized and the Beacon continued to bring to tl1e student body a coverage of who's who, and whats what! Surfed, Leff in Riglrl: L. McCoy, R, Stapert, Miss Sealed, Ltffl In Rigbl: T. Foreman, G. Beld. M. Wfirth, A. Kuizenga. Sfi111a'if1g.' C. Ball, V. Bleam, M. Patrick, Yonker, A. McElroy. Sfiilltffllgf C. Vargo, l. Mellema. R. R. Vander hflarkt, McNitt, M. Van Belkum, nl. Curths, R. Huelcsema, R. Vander Werf, S. Potter, E. Dc Gibson, B. Berglund, T. Foreman, B. Hallas, R. Kl'i1l'1fi1'. A. Dwwrn, D. Chattcrson. Mackey, R. Vander Wferf, R, Hoeksema. Left to Riglol, Firrz Roux' Mrs. Dyke, Miss I-lornbeck, D. Peelen, C, Beatty. B. De Jong, E. Church, C. Kerkstra. Second Roux' G. Vander Markt. M. Vander Markt, A. Vander Marlct, V. Snyder, M. LOW- ing, N. Kist, C. De Witt. V. Ives, M. Hondred, P. Kerkstra, B. De Young. Third Row: P. Veenstru, Mr. Tower, R. Mosher, J. Petersen, M. Neibarger, M. Sharp, P. Cook, L. Wfeaver, B. Winheld, S, Berends, R. Harmon. TRUTH FOR YOUTH Truth for Youth Club, formerly known as the Victory Through Christ Club, was organ- ized back in 1943 by students who saw the need for a regular time of Christian Fellowship among the high school students. The name of the club was changed this year because it atiiliated with other Grand Rapids clubs into one organization. Although the name of the club was changed, the purpose remains the same: to promote Christian fellowship among the students. Sindy In .rlvezr lbyreff nf7,b1'f11'eJ num God. II Il'f1I'i'IUzl1l ffm! fzeedelb llflf be firlmlzzed. rigbffy c!iz'ia'i11gfbe zrorcf of lrfzlfa. fll Timothy 2:13. Leif!-Le-fl fo Rigbf, S11ziug.' Miss Hornheck. sponsor. Sl.wdmg.' B, De Young, president. M. Lowing. C. Beatty, aouncil members, Mr. Tower, sponsor. Mf.r.rif1g.' P. Beld. Center: Paul R. Veenstra. a speaker from G. R. S. B. M. 1?i,sgXvf.' P. Kerkstra and C. Kerkstra giving a special music number. 46 ,aw H 52 QQ A 3 V awk, Y ed 'wg , Q, -ww. eqn . Viifwnwgx ' r K ?eG11v1v OP' 27,709 E 5 3 2 w x 11 F Q, S. 1-I 2 3 I Music Top Roux Leif! Io Rfgbl: M, Grubhs, C. Ballcema, W. Lohstroh, T. Lowrey, W. Dejonge, F. Stap, S. DeWitt. D. Vreeland. R, Stzlpert, M. Van Belkum. E. Davis. Second Roux' B. DeLaat, N. Tymes, H. Ritsema, D, Garnett, H. Voet, D, Peelen, R. Tymes. E. Murphy, J. Hoeksema, M. Vargo, VI. Stevens. Third Rau-.' L, Kish. M. DeYoung, C. Steimer, R. Schroclc, E. Beverwylc, R, johnson, R. Dejonge. H. Elgersma. Follflh Rnux' D. HUCk5fl'kl. R. DeVries, R. Goorhouse, H, Robinson, A. Werkhoven, C, Rabe, N. Troeger. I. Kellogg, j. Moore, M. Bos. . MARCHING BAND The Marching Band ot' the il season was a fine one, as anyone will tell you. The first part of the season the weather was hot and dry, the second half was not so tame. It was snowing most ot the time, but that didn't stop these courageous musiciansg they practiced hour after hour in the near-zero weather for their splendid performancesg some of which, depicted a large windmill with revolving blades, U, S. for the United States, a large football and revolving basketball, and climaxed with an Oldsmobile with revolving wheels, Congratu- lations for a job well done. , 4 l. Stevens W. DeYou M. Bos D. Hoekstra 50 Lefl fo Rigbf, Top Rolf: W. Lohstroh, J. Dougherty, N. Tyrnes, H. Ritsema, fStandingJ Director, J. Stevens. Senmd Rozr, Sealed: C. Rabe, E. Beverwyk, D. Peelen, D. Garnett, R. Tymes, E. Murphy, H. Elgersma. Third Razr, Sealed: M. Grubbs, A. Wlerkhoven, R. Schrock, C. Steimer, H. Robinson, R. Goorhouse, I. Kellogg, j. Moore, N. Troeger, D. Hoekstra. CONCERT BAND Many and varied were the experiences of our band during the current year. At the opening of the school year their facilities were severely disrupted because of the incomplete condition of our high school building and their class periods suffered the same discomforts as our other organized schedule of activities. But it was the privilege of the Music Depart- ment to be among the lirst to enter their beautiful, new and modern rooms and proudly to hold open house so that the public could view the most up-to-date equipment available for music training. In the course of our building growth many of the members of our band became weak and anemic and did not survive the agonies and suffering which accompanied the growing pains. A loyal and faithful few emerged from the ordeal and now remain intact as an organized nucleus upon which, we trust, will be built a strong and enthusiastic organization of young musicians in the years ahead. 'Tbe 111.111 zriflr lbs bflfllil Mlz.iiCi.111.i 4-0f1f.1b 51 Let! fu Rigfil. Fiiff Roux' Mr. Stevens CDirectorj, A. Vandelirinlc, J. Weeiiulimwff, B. l.indemulder. D. Lampurt. D. Becker, M. Hoop. S. liraford. li. Davis, G. lielcl, fpianistj. Stffllld Rfflrx' I.. Bom- gaars, C, lves. M. Wilsrvn. M. Hugel, NI. Madison, S. Cox, E. De Young, M. Xwirth, li. Hallas, M. Sobisek, S. Gaubatz, M. Gage. 'lfvira' Razr: bl. McNitt. M. Fishbeck, VI. Gibson, INT. Hoop, Al. Peter- son. S. Putter, B. VandenHout. M. Kelder, N. Kist, ul. l.aFuntsee, M. Kiel. M, Huuijer, lf. DeKralccr. A. VUerl4lioven. N. Troeger. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The girls glee club as usual was a very loyal and reliable organization. This group under the direction of Mr. Stevens, rendered beautiful music upon several occasions, such as: The Christmas Concert. the Easter assembly program and many other student assemblies. Con- gratulations to a line group. Lrqff In Rigbf. Amznzd Pjrnm: M. Grubbs. fpianistl R. Mackey, P. Thieme. T. Francis, C. Vargo, Sl.1ffa'i11g ,' lf. Church. D. Herring, R. l-loeksema, D. Vreeland, j. Kelder, XX . Deklonge, T. Foreman, D. Chatterson, C. Balkema, lDirectorJ Mr. Stevens. BOYS' GLEE CLUB The Boys' Glee Club was a completely new organization this year, and L1l1LlCI' the guid- ance of its director, Mr. Stevens, grew into one of the schools finest. They provided a new variation for several programs among which were: The Christmas Program, the special numbers at our Easter assembly and selections for the P.T.A. luncheon. Congratulations, boys, and keep it growing. 52 Lefl fu Rigfnf Sealed' B Hillis M H l M 1 . . . i ii, . uze. j. CNitt, D. Becker, M. Hoop, L. Boorngazlrs, S. Giiuhatz, M. Subisek, G. Beld, M. Madison, M. Wilson, S. Cox. Seward' Roux' J. Wee-mhoff. R. De Witt, M. Fislibeck, J. Peterson. S. Potter, E. De Young. M. Kelder, M. Hoop, N. Troegcr, M. Kiel, J. LaFontsee, E. DeKi'aker, N. Kist, J. Gibson. Tap Roux' j. Ruterink, H. Ritzemu, L. Gaubatz. D. Chatterson, T. Foreman, M. Grubbs, R. De jonge, j. Kelder, R.Hoeksemu, C. Balkeinu, E. Church, T. Francis, W. Lohstroh, D. Herring, I. Mellema, C. Viirgo. Narrator ....-... . Shemseddin ..... Abdullal ...,........... Second Rubber ........ Third Robber.. Mrs. Calssim ......... Abdul Hassan ....... OPERETTA ALI BABA and the FORTY THIEVES CAST De Young Cassini Mellemii De jonge Morgiana Wecinhuff H0ekSCl11:l MU5tiJPi1Ll Balkeinu Vzlrgo Ali Babii........ Church Foreman Fatima . Gibson Kist Mrs. Ali Babu......... De Witt Chzlttersun Prince of Ispz1han....... De -Iongc .QKJIZ Ilae This fl -'Huff HJ-rv Wir. DBGI auf Mr. Sf6l't?lI.f 53 5,3255 , K I vu 5 'ge ? A vw ar? ,. x - x .fwwwff 1 ?' N :QB 4-. x V .' : Wg. w-in J flw V A .. .3 3 1 POPIS Don Cook Don Chatterson jack Kelder Bob Hoeksemu Cookie Chun Plou'b0g Bmu'f1ie Hzxlfbiick QU3lI'fCfhLlCk Fullbiick Hzilfback W'eight-140 Weiglit ! 160 Wfeight 4 180 Weiglit - 165 Height - 5' 6M Height - 6' Height - 6' 1 Height - 6' Senior Senior Senior Senior Paul Thieine Don Keldei' Pol Pork End Center Weigl1tf150 Weiglit 4 210 Height - 6' Height - 6' 2 Senior junior Bob Vander Wferf 1fLi!7'I End Weiglit 3 165 Height - 6' 1 Senior Chuck Young Rich Vander Markt Ron Cook Gary Voet Sf1r1r1l2e'j' Cfv.zir111.111 BL1fkie Gw'illtl Tackle Guard Guard Tackle W'eiglitf185 Wfeigllt-155 Vlfeight - 145 Xweight 1 190 Height - 6' Height - 5' R Height - 5' 8 Height - 6' 5 ,junior Senior Junior Junior 56 M-'sf Ltff lu Riglzf. Twp Rau 5 I. Mcllumu. j. Cox, R, Schopp, R. lviuckcv. Ceufw- Rr1u'.'D. Va1nHucvcn, D. Young. M. Snucyink, D. Phillips, Hollow Rmzx' Fl. Vgintlcnliwg, P. Bultlmtisc. Manager, W. Piku, Mitrmgcr, D. Vtir1Dx'kc. FIRST TEAM RESERVES In cvgiltmting thc glory uml thc tlistourtigcmcnt of thc tcgtm, we ought to pay trihutc to thc mcn who Hsct thc hcnch, and show their true sportsmanship and love for thc game, hy meeting for practice cvcry night, Witllotit thcm, our tcttm would luvc tailed. WC. Ol' thc school. are proud ot' tmyonc who has thc stamina to hc Ll Hsuhf' Cugulm Ptivugul mym, Tho 'ill Vili- ing fmmthalll squgul was small in numhurs hut ltlrgu in spirit and tw- upcizitinnf at grunt huncli In wurla with. Cfuticli Nimytl mp. 'I'l1c N50 Var- sity fucitlmll team tlisphiyctl cxfup- timul mpimrtsinunsliip. CUUPCI'ilflUIl :mtl spirit on tht gritlirun. To thc tt-.lm .mtl its umcli wc can pity only the liighust trihuttr hy saying 'A svvull job, well tlwncfu 57 Lefz in Rigbl, Szazzdizzg: Mgr. W. Pike, G. VandenBerg, D. Kelder, C. Young, D. Chatterson, R. Hoeksema, J. Kelder, G. Voet, R. Vander Werf, D. Van Hoeven, M. Snoeyink, Coach J. Puvogel. K11eeling.'P.Tl-iieme, D. Phillips, I. Mellema, R. Cook, R. Vander Markt, D. Cook, D. Young, R. Schopp, J. Cox, R. Mackey, T. Foreman. FIRST TEAM FOOTBALL The mighty Vikings, who achieved for themselves near greatness in the 1950 season, finished the Grand Valley Conference in fourth place. This year however a team had only to lose two games to end up in fourth place, which the Vikings did. The highlight of the season came in the jug game, when Wyoining defeated their arch-rival, Grandville, with a score of 15 to 7 to capture the Little Brown jug for the first time in seven years, In the two league games that were lost by Wyoming this year, neither of them were by more than one touchdown, We lost to East 2 to 0 and to Lee 12 to 6. This year's football team, although small in membership, made up for it in terms of aggres- siveness. The Vikings will have the main portion of this year's line back next year and there- fore the prospects for a successful football season appear to be very bright for Wyoming. At the end of the season, Wyoming for the first time in history, had a member of the team receive an All-State award. This was Paul Theime, who received Honorable Mention End on the All-State team. He also won berths on both, the Herald and the Press All-Conference teams. The other members of the 1950 team who received berths on the Grand Valley All-Confer- ence teams werefjack Kelder, Don Chatterson, Bob Hoeksema, Bob VanderWerf, Pork Kelder, Ron Cook. Thus seven players earned some position on these honor teams, which in itself pays high tribute to the Wyoming football team of the 1950 season. In addition to the public honors bestowed upon individual players, the team members voted jack Kelder as the most valuable player for the year, 58 Lefz 10 Riglaz. Smrzding: Mgr. R. Dertien, K. Smit, D. Koeze, B. Voet, R. Koetie, R. Schouten, D. Deward J. Vandenlierg, E. Church, E. Dominak, G. Stearns, Coach B. Noyd. Kneeling: Mgr. I. Kellogg, E. Murphy J. Hoeksema, R. Machiele, R. Smith, R. Van Koevering, F. Grimm, T. Sawicki, L. Dougherty, D. Telder D. Lemon, W. VerStrat. SECOND TEAM FOOTBALL The Little Vikings ended the season with the same record as the varsity eleven. The second team held up that honored tradition of sportsmanship and scrap of the first team, The Little Vikings were known never to die , no matter how far behind, their morale was always running high. The Wyoming football fans are looking toward the 1951 football season with high hopes as they watch the Little Vikings develop into full-grown Varsity players. Little Vikings, we are depending on you! 59 W? CD00 nth Hmm ,www we pp 1 aww 'asf . s 7 sm-Ja A ' if 5 1 5 v S aw it vw 2 X-. Nlgw TRI I W: W. 413 li am -if I imifliflilil 1 E .ff LMI lo Rigfvl, T012 Rflzzx' R. Cook, P, l'3oltl1oL15e. BI. Snoeyink, D. Vunl-loeven. B, State. D. Tcldtr fwflvlll Rnzr: lNIgr. R. Vnnlioevering, B, Curths, D. Clmtterstuy 15. Vgintlqfy-Wqrf. bl, Ktlder, I. Mfll nl hum FIRST TEAM BASKETBALL Engclm. BASKETBALL SCORES W5'Ol11lllg ...,. N41 Grandwille .... .,... . Xllfyoming ........ ...,... 5 5 Zeeland ..... Wfyoming ....,.......,.,, 49 Rockford .. Wfyoming ............ L61 Godwin ,, Wfyoming .,.,,,..,,,.,.,. 47 Lowell ,,,. Wfyoming ....,,,,,,.,.,,, 47 Lee ...,, Wfyoming ,,.,.... ..... 3 8 East ...,,,,..,. Wfyoming ..............,. 50 Grandville ,,.. Wfyoming ............,,.. 49 Kclloggsville ....... .. Vifyoming .,.............. S8 Rockford ...,.. ...... Wfyoming ,.,,....,,,,.. .36 Godwin ...., Wfyoming ,,,,,,.. ., .59 Lowell Wfyoming ,,,.......,..... 63 Lee .,... Wyoming., ........ .... 6 5 East .... TOURNAMENTS Wyoming ...,........,,.. 52 Comstock Park ........ Vifyoming .,...,., ..... 3 8 Kelloggsville ....,,..,. 46 47 52 ii 51 SO 45 9 i2 42 49 33 64 46 17 45 61 Rebolzfzzf, I Brrrrf it limb VLlIlLlCl'w,CI'f Mr. Engels l7urw1lI'cl Ike Mellema Guard Denny Telder Forward Coach FIRST TEAM BASKETBALL Witli a league record of 9 wins and 3 losses, this year's team did something that no other Wyfo- ming basketball team was able to do. As a result of the determination and teamwork of the squad, under the careful guidance of their coach, Mr. Engels, they tied with Grandville for the Grand Valley League C0-championship. The Vikings started the season by losing to Grandville on the latter's home floor, After win- ning the next four games on their schedule, they lost to Lee and East to end the first round of league play, The highlight of this round was probably the game with Rockford. This was the game in which the league's leading scorer, Bob Vander Werf, tied the Grand Valley scoring record for one game by dunking in 36 points. ln the second round of play the team WOI1 all six of the league games as well as one non-league game, Bob Vander Werti again scored 36 points against Rockford, The last week of the season found Wyoiiiiiig, East, and Grandville in a three- way deadlock for the first place with 8-3 won and lost records, In their last league game of the sea- son the Vikings cinched at least a share of the title by swamping East 65--46, The school was thrown into a state of bedlam and the following day was declared a glory day with school being dismissed in the afternoon following the presen- tation of the trophy. Wfyoming got oi? to a line start in the district tournaments by walloping Comstock Park 55-17. They were beaten in the district finals by Kelloggs- ville 43-58. Thus the season ended with an overall record of I2 wins and 4 losses. Heres to the most illustrious team in the history of Vifyoming High School! 62 -lat k Kelder Center Don Chatterson Guard Bob Curths Guard SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL-Front Razr: D. Wi1llCl'. Mgr., B. Oom, J. Hoeksema, D. Van Dyke, W. Ver Strat. E. Lemmink, VU. Tazelaar, Coach Mr. Noyd. Semud Razr: D. Koeze. F. Grimm, K. Ten Brink, D. Vander Wgxll. G. Voet, D. De Wirrd, K, Snoeyink, B. Voet. THE LITTLE VIKINGS The Little Vikings finished their regular Grand Valley campaign with a league record of 9 wins and 3 losses, a record matching that of the varsity team. The only difference was that the varsity ended up tied for first place while the second team had to be content with second place. Besides these league games, they also won four out of four non-league games. They beat Rogers School twice and Kellogsville and Zeeland once each. A lot of the credit for this fine record should be given to the coach, Mr. Noyd, who whipped into shape a team that will undoubtedly prove itself in varsity competition in the next few years. Congratulations to Mr. Noyd and his first year with the second team. Wfyoming ....... Wyoming ...................... Wyrmming ....... ......... Wfyoming ....... ........ Wycmming .... .. ..,.... .. Wyrmining ....... ......... Wycmining ....... ......... Vffyoming ....... ........ Wfyoming ......, ..,...... SECOND 43 47 59 64 41 46 46 26 45 TEAM Grandvil le . Zeeland ....... Rockford ..... Godwin ..... Rogers ..... Lowell ..... Lee ........ East ............, Grandville . Wycmining ....... .....,... 5 3 Kelloggsville Wfyoming ....... ......... 4 9 Rockford ...i. Wyrwining .... .. ...... .. Wyarrning .,...,. ........ Wyrmlning .,,.... ........ Wfyoming .......... ......... Wfyoming ...........,.......... 50 54 54 54 71 Godwin Lowell ..... Lee ........ East ........ Rogers .. I4 Wlon -5 Lost SECOND TEAM INDIVIDUAL Lufl I0 Rigbl, 741111 Ruiz! D, De Wr11'cl, G. Voet. HI. Hoeksema, 63 Snoeyink. BUIHINI Roux' E. Lemmink, W. Ver Str 29 39 25 30 39 25 45 34 4-. 26 20 52 56 54 48 40 K. Lit, A Left lo Riglaf, Kneeling: T. Oom, R. Mackey, I. Mellema, R. Cook, C. Vargo, R. Curths, R. Stace Smzzdiug: D. Vander Wall, W. Pike, K. S-noeyink, -I. Kelder, B, Vander Werf, M. Snoeyink B Hoeksema, P. Bolthouse, J. Hoeksema, j. Puffogel, Cmzcla. BASEBALL Wyoming High School's baseball team turned in a better than average performance in 1950 Only three regulars graduated last yearg therefore, the team this year is composed of six xeterans and two pitchers, who have had a good deal of experience in 1950. Coach Puvogel's baseball team should turn in a good performance in 1951. April April April April April April April May May May May May May May 5 10 12 17 19 24 26 1 8 14 17 18 22 24 Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming East ............... Grandville ........, Kelloggsville ........ Hudsonville ...... Ottawa ........, Rockford ....... Ottawa ....... Godwin ...... Lowell .... Lee ............ Zeeland ............ Hudsonville .... East .................. Kelloggsville ....... 64 Home Home Home ..,.....Away Home ........Away ........Away Home ,.,.....Away Home .......,Away Home ........Away ........Away CS: fan A ner, Mk 5. vw 'ww W QA, 4 . 1, V x, 65 Leff Io Riglai. Kneelizzgr R. Schopp, D. Van Dyk, D. Lemon, A. Richards, D. Young, R. Machiele, L. Bekkering, L. Dougherty, N. Tymes, F. Grimm, R. Vander Mai-kt. Slmzdiugf Coach Engels, R. Tymes, D. Plummer, C. Young, C. Rawlings, B. Lohstroh, R. Schouten, D. Kelder, D. Van Hoeven. M. Grubbs, D. Chatterson, E. Dominiak, D. Koeze, T. Foreman, Mgr. T. Francis. TRACK The Track prospects for the 1951 campaign were very dull, as Mr. Engels had only 24 boys report for training, Mr. Engels guided the 1950 team to a third place in the Conference-meet and fourth place in dual-meet competition, The leaders of last year's squad have all graduated except four return- ing veterans. They are Schopp, Van Dyk, Chatterson, and Grubbs. Therefore Mr. Engels faces the job of rebuilding for the future. The outlook for the future appears to be very bright as many talented freshmen will make their appearance on the cinders this year. The il season still will hold some individual highlights, as each practice shows that the boys are developing rehned skills and confidence. The dashes, vacated by last year's Captain john. Levering, were filled by Roger Schopp, Richard Vander Markt, Woocly Young, Ed Dominiak, and Ron Machiele. In the held events, Mr, Engels found such talent as Grubbs and Koeze in the high jump, Van Dyk and Chatterson, as pole vaulters, and Van Hoeven will be out tossing the shot for Vifyoming. The hurdles will hold great possibilities as both Chatterson and Grubbs are veterans, who rank high in Valley competition, The 440 yard clash, a feature event for Dave Lemon and Ray Schouten, along with new- romer Chuck Rawlings, grows stronger as the season progresses. The distance men who made their bid for fame this year are Dean Plummer, and Tom Foreman, half-milersg and Dave Koeze, Gordon Stearns and Frank Grimm, all freshman milers. No matter what happens, the fine sportsmanship that Wyoiiiing athletes always carry with them will be prevalent throughout the season. 66 TRACK Lefl - Top to Barlow Mr. Engels Rcluymen S R. R. Broad jump -E. D A. D R. High jump -F. Center 3 Top fo Boffam Shot putf D C. D Dushmcn - L. E. L. B. R. A. Rigbf - Top m Barlow Half-mile 1 T. D. 440 - C, R. D. l'lui'dlcs+ NI D. Pulc vault 1 D Vander Mzlrkt Schopp Dominiak Young Richards Kucze Machiclc Grimm Kcldcr Young Van Hoeven Dougherty Dominiuk Bekkcring Lohstroh Machicle Richards Foreman Plummer Rawlings bchuutcn Lemon Gruhbs Cluittcrsoin Vim Dyke 67 ilu. ' .. -- ' .. Left fa Rigbf. Kzzeeliugx Mr. Tower, Coach, W. Tazelaar, W. Ver Strat, D. Telder, F. Williams. G. Lemmink. Sftllldiilgf D. Peelen, M. Wood, M. Brummel, D. De Ward, T. Koeze, D. Vreeland. TENNIS The Tennis group this year looks as though it has strong possibilities of having a Cham' pionship team with seven lettermen returning from last year's third-place team. Of the returning lettermen Denny Telder, who went to the state semi-finals in doubles with Roger Fountain last year, is posted for the number one singles place. The number on doubles team is composed of Tom Koeze and Gene Lemminkg and to help these fellows along are Seniors Marvin Wood and Don Vreelandg Juniors Duane Peelen and Forrest Williamsg Sophomores Walter Ver Strat, Don De Ward, and Mike Brummelg Freshman Walt Tazelaar. April Wyoming Grandville .... ...... H ere April Wyoming ..................... ........ O pen April Wyoming Rockford ...... There May Wyoming Godwin .,.... ,..... H ere May Wyoming Lowell .... There May Wyoming vs Lee ...... ......... H ere May Wyoming East ..... There 68 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM Ld! lu Rigfaf. SIJIILJTIIKQH' Coach Bruggink. Assistant Coach Vargo, W. Rozema, D, Rozema, J. Hinds, J. Sweers. C. Schoonmakd, D. Wiltimn, J. Dilley. Kneeling: D. Goorhouse, D. Wfaller, R. Benit, T. Lovvrey, B. Coeling, R. Lc-mmink, R. Berglund, P. Schulski, D. Boom. tMf,r.i!11g, B. Karstenj JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS The Junior High Athletic teams emerged from the year's sports events with scoring records which fell quite short as to winning laurels, On the other hand, the experiences of the young athletes have assisted them in gaining familiarity with the characteristics of cooperation and team-work. The hoys have given evidence of high morale and school spirit which augurs well as to future championship material. The Vffyoming Orbit staff takes great pleasure in congratulating Mr, Bruggink and the Junior High school on their accomplishment for the year. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM Ltl! fu Rigfvl. Fifi! Razr: I.. Kish, L. Hamline, B. Karsten. D. XXfaller. R. W'yn. li. Lemmink, P. Schulski. R. lierglund. D. Velders. D. BI'ill:Ul'Ll, Mr. Bruggink. Stflllldll Ruu'.' F. Rawlings, V. Palmhos. D. Wiltipn, D. Rosa. D, Lane. D. Van Ostrum, J. Sweets, C. Schoonmaker, R. Goorhouse, CQ. Boom, 69 VIH if G2 I THR WATQH THR1 :Mfr HEGH. 1 Q DNBIY B G Ba :Tie .,,,,..,....m....,... WW .,,,...W..,,., ,Maw-.wfm ., , V .. 111-sxaemmnmyfewwwwmrzmsm ff iv' '- -:I-- -' , '- H -' - ' ' ' ' A K V .A Mf ig 5 M : , ---- ,. V W5 ,A,,,,f.,WNMM. , ymgevnmvidtmevv ,N f2f fs' Pl PS 15455 e1viO 2' Tempefz Boy N ci! iB8Rr.lF!b3V Dofv'f F411 al? and IIDOC V 'QE Gllefw Betty fvf-1 S NTQJJY, HOT DOG PALS Ify M f GLLZS3 WHO Nd2RCLASSme1v SLmmbe:i fiififf' 42 5 Jack if If BCH? N. K x B1 Va M2 'E ' Q? . .az A : :5 321 5 52- sk 2 3' f Q QM 'MR f- 3 K. i 17 Best Wishes to Class of '51 NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN DUTMER'S SUNOCO SERVICE K K Cozlzpfimefzlf of Corner of Burlingame BEVERLY SHOE STORE and Burton Shoe Repairing S 8: H Green Stamps Phone 5-8260 Corner of Avon and Porter Street PFEFFER'S PHARMACY J- and H- FOOD MARKET Vifflflzim and Pl'6'J'l'l'jPfj0lIJ' Qilfiggoifjlgiizdpjlg5178! Phone 3-1012 1943 Porter Phone AR-6-5121 THE FRANKLIN PRESS Dejvwzdzzfale of-,s'e! ggzd letter p1'e.s1f f71'flZfilZg 2420 WEST 28th ST. DON'S SUPER SERVICE Crffzgnzfnffzfiazzj' in lbe vlan of '51 ,, , Sm'W Q11 Pfodlffe . ,, CLARKRS DRY GOODS lVe Sltlermffze 111 Cm' U 114611151 28th St. at Byron Road, S.W, Phone AR-6-9143 2305 I-Cf Sf- Bexf uU,iJ'Z76.f I0 Clarse of 1951 , C01zgf'rzf11lf1f1o11.r HOME SOFT WATER SERVICE Cj,,k,-,,- of '51 Our B7l.1'jli6I.f ir Soff lffnfef' 2319 Lee sf., sw. Phone AR.6-395.4 HEKMAN BISCUIT COMPANY 76 Compliments of KOEZE MANUFACTURING CO. makers of Cream-Nut Peanut Butter and Blue Bell Salted Nuts GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Bei! lVirfbe.f to lbe Clays of '51 C0,,,p1j,,,e,,fk,- of 3 FRED S TRADING POST Southwest Ice 86 Fuel Co. Groceries - Meats Corner of Beltline and Burlingame 930 Chicago Drive Phone GL-2-S021 WYOMING TRANSIT CO. Con1Pl7 fef1fQ Of 1817 Porter St., SW. Phone AR-6-2652 WYOMING PARK FLORAL Grand Rapids 9, Michigan 2203 Porter, S.W. Phone AR-6-3562 SEE US ABOUT YOUR CHARTER TRIPS Flowers for all Occasions BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '51 JACK H. BALKEMA Guardsman Industrial Finishes LETS GO SKATING BOWEN'S ROLL-ARENA Open Ererj Night Except Mmzclag S.1mrd.z,i and Sznzdizj Mizfifzee DIVISION AT 52nd Phone 5-8129 Direct Transit Lines, Inc. Direct - Dependable - Fast 200 Colrain Street Phone 5-9281 Thurston's Sunoco Service Carwasbing, Pick-up 5 Delivery Chicago Dr, at Havana Ave. Phone GI.-2-1132 Compliments of TAP'S SUNOCO SERVICE I558 - 28th Sf, Phone AR-6-9142 Grand Rapids, Mich. CfIIIlll7lllH6'1lf.1' of BROWN PAPER STOCK CO. Phone GL-6-1485 700 Letellier St., S.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan O BUYERS OF WASTE PAPER mzzffilifzfezzfi' of General Woodworking Co. COMPLIMENTS OF LAWRENCE TRAILER MFG. 2662 W. 28th St. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. H 85 M DRY CLEANERS Cwffplizzfeam nf Qualify Dry Cleaning RAINBOW GRILIf Hamburgs -- Tray Serwee 1123 Chicago Drive Phone 3-5659 phone AR,6,91-55 Cfllllfllllllwllx of CON1!7lil11f2lII1i nf ROYAL DUTCH COOKIE CO. FRANK GRIMES SERVICE 1153 Chicago Drive 2003 Chicago Dr., S.W. COIlIf7ll7ll6lIf.f fo Ibe Clair of '51 JOLDERSMA 8 WIERDA 2311 LEE STREET JURGENS 85 HOLTVLUWER Cofzlplmzezffi' of Il lm'e frie11dl211e11r and l40Il7'f6,1Q' GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO go bam! in Zmzzd irifla ?'6'zl.1'0IIzZblE lt7r'ire.r Grand Rapids' Largest Outlying Dept, Store CHICAGO DRIVE Ben' l1 i.vlve,r Clfm' of '51 COMMUNITY BAKERY Cakes for all occasions 1132 Chicago Drive Cofzlllilizffezm' of Southwest Card 85 Gift Shop 1507 Grandville Avenue Zeeland Hudsonville Phone 5-5057 78 COMPLIMENTS OF H. F. POSTMA GRAVEL CO. WASHED SAND 85 GRAVEL READY-MIXED CONCRETE PAYNE'S PHARMACY Prescriptions, Gifts, and Specialties Lloyd L, Payne, Pharmacist DR ROBERT C OOM Grandville, Mich. Q i Best Wisbef ALL THE SUCCESS AVAILABLE TO YOUH-CLASS OF '51 EDW. BURLINGAME S CO. Oil and Gas Burners-Fuel Oils Sales and 24-Hour Service METERED TRUCK OR TRANSPORT DELIVERY 350 Wealthy, S. E. Phone GLendale 444076 C0'77P!l 1f'1U ef Compliments of Chic's Paint 86 Hardware Stores , Hardware- 1117 Burton St., S.W. ROSE S SHOE STORE Paints-1960 Division Ave., s. Repairing our Specialty , . Hookey s Sunoco Service Compliments of Gas - Oil - Tires - Batteries Accessories JOPPESS DAIRY Corner of 36th and Byron Rd. VERSLUIS STUDIOS Photographs for the Entire Family 47 Monroe Ave., N. W. Grand Rapids, Mich. Telephone 9-0245 Vffff MODERN GUN SHOP SOUTHWEST SANDWICH 2522 Chicago Dr., S.W. and SODA BAR Grand Rapids, Mich. 1140 Chicago Drive Phone AR-6-3548 COAL -- LUMBER - BUILDERS' SUPPLIES - PAINT - HARDWARE WYOMING PARK LUMBER S FUEL CO. PORTER and BYRON ROAD Phone AR-6.2551 79 . 1. .mil compliment! of WELLER AUTO PARTS 2525 CHICAGO DRIVE Phone AR-6-4629 NWANTEDI Late Model Wrecks. Why pay exorbitant prices for new parts? WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF USED PARTS FOR MOST CARS. C0mPlf77le'1ff ef Bef! Wifbef I0 the Clan of '51 GALEWOOI2 QUTFITTING fo' FERRAND and DE WITT Fzmz1tm'e al Mzlex from High Przrex phone 3.0149 103844 Burton St. 2480 Lee Street Phone AR-6-5142 GAS - OIL - WASHING - GREASING Rozema Dry Goods Store Log rV3eEffCFfaIg51jG We Specialize in Varsity Sweaters 2540 Byron Center Rd. Phone AR-6-2539 S 84 H Green Stamfjs C01zg1'atuZatiofz.f to the Clan of '51 CHET BROWN - RADIO - TELEVISION 2323 Lee St., S. W. SALES 8: SERVICE Phone AR-6-4147 Compfifzzefzif of Compliments of KENT SCREW PRODUCTS A FRIEND SHADYSIDE CABINS B O B ' S G U N S H O P and ROOMS GUNS-AMMUNITION F. L. FILBY, Pmprjefm. TELESCOPES-SIGHTS-REPAIRING 2550 28th St. 2627 Byron Center Road Phone AR-6-2956 80 TRIANGLE DECORATING CO. Institutional Industrial Commercial 424 Houseman Bldg. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Phone GL-1-0392 Green Meadow Dairy Bar 1506 Chicago Dr, Phone GL-2-9009 The finest in Hamburgs, Ice Cream, Sandwiches and Light Lunches C omplimenls of Slagers Food Distributing Co. 1141 Chicago Drive Compliments of GKAPEWOOD GARAGE Beit Wishes Clair '51 BLISS MANUFACTURING CO. Maker.r of BABY BLISS INFANTS WEAR 1967 Godfrey Ave. Grand Rapids, Mich. COMPLIMENTS OF THE CARGILL COMPANY ENGRAVERS PRINTERS BINDERS Complimefzlf of Bef, Wjjbef WOLVERINE CARTON co. ffm Grand Rapids, Michigan DR. and MRS. R. STRYKER Compliments to the Clan of 1951 Compliments of MODERN CREAMERY Simmons Paint 86 Hardware 2529 Boulevard Dr., S.W. AR-6-2657 1540 28th St., S.W. Phone AR-6-4878 WYOMING PARK GARAGE 8: DE PUIT'S SERVICE Pick-Up and Delivery Service 2340 Porter St. Phone AR-6-2835 KENT BLOCK 8: SUPPLY CO. Cinder, Concrete and Haydite Blocks 1621 Chicago Drive., S.W. GRAND RAPIDS 9. MICHIGAN Phone 3-3651 Congratulations, Class of '51 GOEBEL SL BROWN Your Sports Specialistsi' BAKER'S FOOD MARKET Groceries, Meats, and Produce With Courteous Service Charles R. Bengry Realtor Byron Center Road and South Beltline 2277 Lee St- REAL ESTATE SALES Comfmmems of APPRAISALS Manns Plumbing 85 Heating Co. FINANCING 1300 Burton, S.W. Phone 5-0897 Z-,,e,,-- .--- i Z 1 ai ?,..f-:'-...'-E' tt? 1 X ii 1 : You Can Pay More, But you mn? buy better GRANDVILLE MOTOR SALES YOUR FORD DEALER 3660 Chicago Drive, S. W, Phone AR-6-2591 Complimenty of C0,,,pjj,,,e,,fJ of COOK FUEL 86 BUILDERS SUPPLY BONT BROS. ' 2551 Prairie Rd., S.W. Phone AR-6-9105, Phone AR-6,5512 GRANDVILLE, MICH. C07lZlDlj7ll67If.f of HAZEBROOK'S RESTAURANT 2750 Chicago Dr., S.W. Cwzzplinlezzly of SCHOEN'S PIE SHOP Success to you, Class of '51 WILLIAM VOET 85 COMPANY lWe make 'em Jmile 17 Market Ave., S. W. Complete Auto Body Service Phone 8-8312 FRIENDLY CHEVROLET CO. Coflilbliwelzly of LOT No. 2 1011 Chicago Dr, L A M A R 101-IN DE LAAT, Mgr, PIPE AND TILE COMPANY C0 fPff'fff'ff-f Of MULLER-GROCERS BAKING Co BEVERLY PARK DAIRY In Bread and Cake, 2020 Porter, S.W. Make no Mistake, Phone AR-6-3285 Theres Good, Better, and MULLERS. 82 PRINCE'S FLOOR COVERINGS CfWPffmf'f1f of PURE MILK DAIRY 1261 Chicago Drive Phone GL-2-4465 phone 5-3275 12 2 5 Chicago Drive COMPLIMENTS OF WYOMING PARK PHARMACY CORNER of WYOMING and LEE Phone AR-6-5551 C0ff1Pfi 1f'1ff 0f DITMAR'S SUPER MARKET OPDENDYKE JEWELERS Quality, Alufayf Qualify 1135 CHICAGO DRIVE 1106-1108 W. Burton Conzplimenff of BEVERLY MARKET Choice Meats and Groceries Phone AR-6-2451 FREE DELIVERY COMPLIMENTS OF MICHIGAN COLPROVIA CO. 2020 CHICAGO DRIVE, S. W. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Complmzemf af Congmlulafiom to the WESTRATE-STREELMAN AGENCY Clan' .of '51 INSURANCE REAL ESTATE 1502 Grandville Ave., S.W. , , Phone 3-8673 1325 Chicago Drive Phone 5-8120 GOOD LUCK, CLASS OF '51 HESSELINK'S SUPER MARKET CHOICE MEATs FINE Foons Cmffplimefm- Compliments of f 0 f ROBINSON CARTAGE co. A FRIEND 2712 chicago Dr., sw. Phone AR-6-2518 BEST WISHES T0 THE CLASS OF '51 WESTERN LUMBER 85 HARDWARE CO. Distributors of Guardsman Finishes V Phone AR-6-4694 85 COMPLIMENTS OF J. 8 G. DAVERMAN COMPANY ARCHITECTS 0 ENGINEERS 924 GRANDVILLE AVE., S. W, COMPLIMENTS OF BECKERING CONSTRUCTION CO GENERAL CONTRACTORS Cofvzmercial and Ifzduftmzl Comtrucliozz GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN I THE BUILDERS OF OUR SCHOOL Autographs 84 . . , ' ' ll A!! .'.llA':1:.lA..'3':.:..ln.:ll.rl.l..I.Illl.nlE:.K ' If u, ,. - -' 5555 T1-. -'-' - .'i' . -:- .1 11...