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

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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,

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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.

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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.