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State Highlights 10/26/1955

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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Western Michigan University at ScholarWorks at WMU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Western's high school newspaper by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at WMU. For more information, please contact wmu- [email protected]. State Highlights Volume XVII Kalamazoo, Michigan, October 26, 1955 Number 2 Friends of 'Friends' Elected Chairmen Choose Ready for Tonight Tonight, the annual Errands of Mercy Drive will be held. The drive Their Committees For Year will begin at 7 :00 and terminate With the Student Council commit- The CITIZENSHIP COMMTTIEE with the serving of refreshments in tees taking hold so well this year it is in charge of the general neatness the cafeteria. The Errands of Mercy looks as if State High is going to be and appearance of the school. They will be under the able J.eadship of a much improved school, in the sense sponsor many drives and also are Mary Frances Miller, Friendship Com- of extra-curricular activities. in charge of the carnival in the mittee chairman, and a large turnout Because these people work so hard spring. is anticipated. The purpose of the and don't get credit for it, the High- Suzanne Lennartson, chairman. drive is to collect clothing to be dis- lights would like to give these people Executive committee: D. Platt, M. tributed by the Friends Organization. some recognition. Smith, J. Correll, S. Wenner, V. Wenner, B. McBride, J . Sugg, J . Bax- The SOCIAL COMMITTEE plans ter, C. Sweet, S. Burke, and G. all the social events of the year, un- Buchanan. Coming Events less an organization secures a date from them. The next dance will be The regular committee: P. Toda,· Oct. 27-28- No school! given by the junior class so the S. VanHoeve, R. Howson, G. Sealy, Oct. 28 Friday- Football with ot- Christmas Formal will be the com- C. Schutz, T. Scott, P. Borgman, J. sego, here. Pep Assembly. mittee's next project. Curren, M. Carney, J. Simcox, S. Nov. 1 Tuesday-Assembly, 10:15, Joan Parkes, chairman. Gildea, C. Godfrey, B. Fend'er, and Little Theatre. Executive committee: D. Wey- B. Cooper. Nov. 3 Thursday- P.T.A. Women's bright, C. Schutz, G. Peelen, E. gym. Reserve game with Dowa- The SERVICE COMMITTEE works Brown, V. Wenner, M. J. LaPlante, for friendship outsid'e of school. giac, there. . R. Howson, M. Sugg, J. Blanchette, Nov. 4 Friday- Football date is Among their many projects are the J. Sugg, D. Pyne, N. Hotneier, and S. Thanksgiving b ask et s, Christmas open. Cheerleading tryouts. First Schroeder. marking period ends. stockings, and Red Cross drives. Nov. 8 Tuesday- Journalism Day. The. regular committee: P . Baker, Anne Doyle, chairman. M. Roberts, P. Pullon, M. Borton, J. Executive committee: J . Blanchette, Harback, J. Shepherd, L. Davis, .T. D. Britig'an, A . Taylor, J. Brown, C. Simcox, J. DeKreek, C. Monroe, S. Sutton, M. Carney, D. Schroeder, J . Spann, J. Rock, B. Johnson, M. J. Sugg, S. Hybels, L. Taggett, L. Scott, M. E. A. Ahead Sawyer, B. Miles, B. Beisel, J . Curren, and B. Simpson. J. denBJ.eyker, M. Wise, J. Flecken- The regular committee: K. Wilkins, This Thursday and Friday, October stein, K. Johnson, S. Spaulding, J. B. Bahlman, M. Beattie, V. Wade, 27 ·and 28, the students of State High Simcox, C. Sheperd, G. Birch, B. M. VanDyke, J. Schenkel, S. Burke, will enjoy as free days while their Burling, R. Limpus, P. Todd, B. Gar- T. Scott, and J . Dykema. teachers attend M.E.A. meetings. neau, S. Conner, S. Gildea, J . Kem- These last few days, I have been ques- erling, M. Weaver, B. Kohrman, J. The FRIENDSffiP COMMITTEE tioning a few students as to how they promotes friendship around school and Quiring, A. Dowd, N. Brown, K. between schools. The members are in planned to spend' these two wonderful Sebaly, S. Hodgman, J. Grote, J . days. Believe it or not, some individ- charge of Christmas caroling and the Correll, W . Locke, M. Wilsey, A. Errands of Mercy Drive through the uals were almost in tears because they Mabie, P. Borgman, B. Simpson, T. weren't going to be in school. On the Interschool Council. Skinner, C. Lemon, J. Dekema, and Mary Frances Miller, chairman. other hand', the others replied with R. Bryan. joy. Executive committee: K. Wilkins, Gail Wruble said sadly, "I really The PEP COMMITTEE'S job is to J . Carlson, M. Wise, T . Scott, P. feel bad when I think I'll have to miss build school spirit and promote sports- Parker, J. Kemerling, J . Brown, M. J. Physics class, but I can practice my manship from the stands. They sched- Sawy.er, R . Bryan, B. Fender, H. violin. ule busses for out-of-town games. Thorpe, and C. Warfield. Paul Weber said cheerfully, "I'll plan pep assemblies, and are in charge The regular committee: J. Grote, spend my time in the woods hunting." of the cheerleaders. S. Spaulding, S. Conner, M. Sugg, Margaret Borton said with a dreary Larry Littig, chairman. S. Spann, L. Davfs, M. Roberts, M. J. look, "All I know to do is study Executive committee: P . Baker, R. LaPlante, D. Griffith, C. Monroe, P . hard." Limpus, A. Simonds, R. Bryan, B. Todd, J . Cross, J. Boyd, C. Schutz, T . One of our freshmen, Wally Kent, Miles, S. Gildea, S. Hodgman, B. Otis, J. denBJ.eyker, J. Fleckenstein, with that freshman look answered, Garneau, M. Sugg, L. Chojnowski, G. Peelen, M. VanDyke, J. Pearson, "I'm going to catch up on my sleep." and J. Grote. D. Fuller, T. Cook, J. Sugg, D. Cone, There are results of my interview. The regular committee: T. Flecken- and B. Chapman. As you can see not all the students of stein, L. Rogers, S. Rex, C. Warfield, The ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE is State High are too happy about this G. Peelen, M. Wilsey, P. Borgman, B. in oharge of all assemblies throughout special occasion. Beisel, J. Correll, K. Wilkins, J . the year except administrative as- Whatever you do during the com- Bl·anchette, T . Garneau, W. Locke, semblies. ing weekend be good kids, and don't T. Brown, J. Fleckenstein, B. Fender, Gary Forsleff, chairman. have too manY' late dates so you'll J . Harback, J. Shepherd, J . DeKreek, P. Anderson, J. Brown, R. Burnett, be absent from school when Monday S. Spann, L. Davis, C. Monroe, M. D. Griffith, A. Jacobson, B. Hybels, rolls around. Another warning, don't Roberts, M. J. LaPlante, P. Parker, completely forget our poor teachers! P . Anderson, and C. Godfrey. (Continued on Page 3) STATE illGHLIGHTS Cub Editor Stresses Citizenship Senseless Every fall the American public appears to be in a dilemma. The younger Time flies a nd with the :second issue generation has started back to school; men drearily trudge back to their of our paper we find some interesting things happening around these "hal- jobs after an all too-short summer vacation; and housewives cheerlessly ( ?) lowed halls." adjust to the routine everyday life, which is broken only by the advent of Warning! When parking, turn off summer. Each group faces different problems, but there is one common to ignition. This is only one of the prac- all of them: they must "shell-out" money for some reason or another. Some- tical problems discussed in 8 :00 chem- istry. times what they dig for is in the nature of a contribution to some charitable * * * * * organization. Junior has to buy insurance which enables him to participate A kiss is a mouth full of nothing in a thletics; Sis has to buy new clothes to keep up with the other girls; Dad that tastes like heaven and sounds is tapped by the Community Chest and Red Cross, while Mom is pestered like a cow pulling its foot out of the by the church guild to bake cookies for a sale. This sounds as though the aver- mud. age American family has it pretty rough, doesn't it? However, if each in- * * * * * Perhaps in passing through the stance is examined carefully, fu.directly or directly the giver receives some- upper hall you've noticed the pungent thing in return. fragrance of Old Spice. Beth, we Junior and Sis receive the most direct benefits. While Junior can play know you like the :stuff but please! football, basketball, and baseball, Sis has the feeling that she is like the Not the whole bottle! other gi,rls. With Mom and Dad it's a different story. Dad doesn't see much * * * * * The ten o'clock history class divid- of a tangible result, but he has the satisfaction of knowing that he has done ed into small groups for discussions. his part in helping to make his community a better place in which to live. As usual, the student teacher was If Mom really believes in her church she'll be glad to do anything she can stopping at ea ch group, noting who to further its advancement. was working and who wasn't. How- ever, in one case, the question was, The point that I'm trying to make is simple. Most "drives" are worth was he sleeping or just ca tnapping ? while if .only from the personal satisfaction derived. We feel that those Way to go Chapman! drives which our school sponsors ;:i.re definitely in this category, and Dad * * * * * neea not be the only one who feels he has done his part. Use any one of our From Mr. Leonardelli's 11:00 Soc- drives as an example and we feel certain that you will agree. Granted that ial Problems class comes a strange bit of knowledge. In a discussion of these drives are worth whiJe, why aren't they successful? You may argue the morals of our culture George P. that we received so much on one drive or so much on another, but is it our and Mary R. were chosen to be used top effort? as examples. As word has it, Mary .Some argue the fact that we receive nothing from these drives. Then was supposed to have walked into a J·apanese bath that George was in. why isn't our Magazine Sale doing well? When asked what he would do, We all know the problem; what are we going to do about it? Support George said that he would run. Could these drives. Even if you don't have compassion for the man down the street it be that he was still running and who hasn't a Thanksgiving dinner, support the Thanksgiving Basket Drive thus unable to attend school the next day? because it's sponsored by your school. You may not pity people in your own * * * * * city who go to bed at night hungcy, but help in the Errands of Mercy Drive No sooner do I make a start because it's part of your school program. Don't leave all the work to be done Toward hardening my tender heart by those few who are always willing to help. We talk about our great schoo~ Forevermore, than you can strive Invaria bly to arrive: spirit; true, it is shown by our enthusiasm at football games, but is it equally And then my heart begins to reel; displayed in our attitude toward civic projects? Our March of Dimes cam- My heart, that would be stern as steel paign last year was wonderful. Let's back other drives as well. Make this Reverts to putty at a rate school a good one because of you, not despite you. Prodigiously precipitate. by Larry Littig * * * * * We hear that mufflers should sound "hollow," not noisy. What's the dif- ference boys ? * * * * * One poor grasshopper was given a Homeroom Officers Elected hard time in Mr. McKee's 1:15 Senior 206E: Pres. Joan Blanchette, V. Pres. Garside, Sec. Judy Rock, Treas. English class. How about that Sharon Karen Wilkins, Sec. Judy Grote, Carol Schutz. R. and Anne D.? Treas. Clarke Godfrey. Band: Pres. Gacy Forsleff, V. Pres. * * * * * 211E: Pres. Chuck Warfield, V. Pres. Paul Dekorte, Sec. Pat Anderson, An English teacher was explaining Dick Tyler, Sec.-Treas. Joan Treas. Carol Sutton. the reading improvement formula 2 Parkes. 303S: Pres. Sue Conner, V. Pres. Jon S.Q.R • She told the class that the Bookkeeping: Pres. Helen Thorpe, V. Carlson, Sec. Sue Hodgeman, Treas. S ment survey and asked, "What Cheryl Standish. then, would the Q stand for?" Pres. Barb Burling, Sec. Peggy Baker, Treas. Sandy Burke. 3018: Pres. Joe Sugg, V. Pres. Rod "Quit," said a deep voice from the Wagonmaker, Treas.-Sec. Bev Fen- back row. Wonder why they always IE: Pres. Pet Parker, V. Pres. Mar- der. sit in back? cia Sugg, Sec.-Treas. Jack De- 15E: Pres. J'i]ric Brown, V. Pres. Tom * * * * * Kreek. Cook, Sec. Terese .Skinner, Treas. Ask Tim Otis why it doesn't pay Howson, Sec. Mary Smith, Treas. Bob Kohrman. to throw your money up in the air. 217E: Pres. Dick Born, V. Pres. Dick 219E: Pres. Bill Whitbeck, V. Pres. The girls catch it first every time Bob VanPeenan. :Marty VanPeenan, Sec. George don't they Tim? 2E: Pres. David Platt, V. Pres. John Roberts, Treas. Jim Goggan. STATE mGHLIGHTS First Conference Year Call Me Splinters Cubs Win For Cross Country by Ted Garneau Two More Well, friends, all's quiet on the This year for the first time cross- athletic front. Too quiet as far as On a very dismal and rainy Friday country has been included as a con- this reporter is concerned. There are evening State High defeated Allegan ference sport and will count towards no scondals, .no enemy espionage; 3-0 in a well fought and exciting the all-sports trophey. This year's nothing exciting is happening. But game. The game was played on a squad includes captain John Curren, no neyrs is good news as the old say- muddy and slippery field at the C.A.A. Clarke Godfrey, Randy Crockett, Den- ing goes. Stadium. Chuck Warfield recovered ny Sabo, Gil Seeley, Dick Howson, People around the city are looking a fumble on the Allegan 43 yard line And'y Lenderink, Dave Schroeder, forward to an undefeated football in the fourth quarter, and Beisel Pete Pullon, and Denny Percy. team. I think it best to wait until threw a pass to Miles for 19 yard's. Under the able coaching of Dave after the Vicksburg game before we Three more plays netted nothing, and Balcom, the Cub Harriers have defeat- start our bragging. After that game a field goal was attempted. Miles kick- ed Plainwll, Allegan, and Vicksburg. we might not want to brag. Who ed from the 22 for the only score of Their setbacks were to Portage and to k,nows? the game. Otsego and Plainwell in a triangular The Old Redhead would like to meet for a 3-2 record. hear from you students concerning A combination of good passing and athletic awards. The "S" Club is excellent running broke the Portage m a king up a set of requirements and defense as the Cubs rolled over the P. T. S. A. Members Meet all suggestions are welcome. Mustangs 26-0. The straw that broke Say, did you k,now that 2,400 fans the. camel's back was the 50 yard pass Recently student council represen- attended the Portage-State High foot- from Beisel to Parker for the first tatives met with parents and teach- ball game? For two class "B" schools score of the game. Another Beisel to ers at the home of Mr. Robert Ho- that's really tremendous. From the parker pass brought the ball to the siok, president, to make plans for bench it sounded like there wasn't four, and Miles went over for the T.D. their fall meeting. anybody rooting for us. What's Beisel passed to Parker for the extra All parents and students of State wrong? I thought that the game point. Junior and Senior High School are with Portage was worth yelling Beisel passed to Shepherd who lat- to meet at 7 :30 in the gym,nasium of about; obviously you fans didn't. It erald to Miles for the third T.D. John the Education Building, Thursday, doesn't do much good to go to the Boyd' went over from the two for November 3rd. for a short program. games if you're going to sit and keep another touch down, and Miles added Doughnuts, cider, coffee, and ice quiet. What do you say we get back the extra point to make the score cream will be served at the close of to that early season yelling splurge 26-0. this meeting. for our last two games ? Following th e s e refreshments Mary Jane LaPlante, Mary Francis teachers will be in their rooms to Miller, and three girls who have been meet parents. responsible for posters and signs Halloween-Juvenile? around the hall deserve a good pat o.n the back. I know Halloween seems juvenile Who's Got A Zebu/ The Freshmen lost to St. A. quite to most of us, but isn't it fun to think badly, but if that is the last time back when we were of that age? Question: Do you have a Zebu? If they lose in their highschool careers Reme~ber all the costumes, masks, so, what do you do with it? they'll be mightly lucky. and big sloppy dressup shoes we dec- Penny Lyon: I had one but I didn't John Carlson broke a leg in the orated ourselves in? Then we'd all like it so I gave it to Frank Ell. He Freshman victory over Milwood. .John go around with our friends to pester didn't like it either so he gave it back was the star quarterback on the club. people by saying, "trick or treat." to me. If you want it, follow Win- Good luck on your bone mending, And if we didn't get treats we soaped chell A venue to the end of the road John. their windows. and there you'll find it. Wha-a-at? Time for another pre- Kim Sebaly: Yes, I have a Zebu. I diction. Here goes. State High 33, When I think back, the thing that take it to football practice with me. Otsego 0 . (I hope) State High 20, excited me the most about Halloween Dawn Weybright: Sure, I have one. Vicksburg 6. was going from house to house filling our bags up to the top with treats. I'm going to put it in a flask, pull the Cold, but hungry and happy, after- lever and twist the knob. If it doesn't ward we had a big bonfire and en- turn out right, Mr. Engels will have 55-56 Class Officers joyed doughnuts and cider. The only to assist in the next experiment. thing I regretted the next day was a Woody Boudeman: Yes. I'm going Freshmen: Pres. Joe Sugg, V. Pres. stomach ache from eating to much. to eat it. Wally Kent, Sec. Martha Van- Dave Fuller: Yes. I will trade it for Peenan, Treas, Tom Brown. Halloween can also be an ordeal a---. Sophomors: Pres. Linda Scott, V. for some families. One of the juniors Linda Rogers: Yes. I'm going to Pres. Sue Hodgman, Sec. Gail fold me that when she was in the make peanut butter sandwiches with Buchanan, Treas. Pat Anderson. fifth grade her family almost lost it. Juniors: Pres. Vern Wade, V. Pres. their house because of a jack-o'- Bobbie McBride: Sure I have a John Boyd, Sec. Judy Grote, Treas. lantern that caught fire. A man who Zebu. I'm going to give it to Dallas Dick Born. happened to walk by the house saw on Easter in his bunny basket. Seniors: Pres. Bob Miles, V. Pres. the curtains burning. It was through Randy Crockett: No. I don't have Gary Birch, Sec. Julie denBleyker, his efforts that the house is still one. But if I did, I would try to lick Treas. Mert Norman. standing. it and if it didn't disappear, I think it Halloween really is "All Saints would be a sucker. Day," but that hardly explains the Mr. Sack: Sure. Yes I've got one. Committees ( contiuned) ghosts and the goblins out scaring I'm feeding it four times a day now, B. Johnson, T. Lawson, R . Light, W. people. Halloween is a time fo·r fun but I'm going to make it go on a diet. Kent, J. Perry, J . VanTassel, P. Paull, and gaity. We can make this holiday Definition: A zebu is a bovine ani- S. Rex, A. Osterberg, J. Schenkel, M. a joy for everyone if we do it the mal having one or two humps on his Smith, T. Squires, A. Taylor, D. Mc- right way. back. Lives mostly in India, China, crumb, F . Simonds, S. Tiefenthal, and and eastern Africa. B. Tracy. -Patti Paull STATE IUG'HLIGHTS Clubs Begin To Function For Year a little this "What room do I go to? Where Future Nurses, one of our most is the Orutdoor club meeting today?" successful clubs, is meeting again A LOTTA THAT This is the thing you will hear in the this year. This club's purpose is dual: halls of State High every Thursday. first to look into nursing as a vo- Some of the boys have wandered The clubs are well ur.der way for cation; the second to render service. away from the homefront ... Going another successful year with the ma- The members are working at Bronson steady are Joel Shephard and Sue jority of the student-body belonging hospital this year and will also make Van B, Jack De Kreek and Margie to at least one club. life happier for the older folks in the Rhodes, Ted Garneau and' Janet S. There are some new clubs this Grace Nursing Home. Hats off to a Ruthie Brywn can identify John F. year and some old. The Play Pro- fine job, girls. for sure now. She gave him an I.D. duction club which is under the di- bracelet for his birthday. You lucky rection of Miss Cleveland is making The S-Club, headed by Mr. Stevens, guy! plans for the production of this year's is trying to make athletics a whole school activity. They plan to work We hear there was a little confusion play . .. a good opportunity for any- between Pat B. and Jim K. about the one interested in play production. with the Pep Committee, the Student Council and the Booster Committee. Homecoming Dance. Say Dick was Mr. Deur is handling the Travel that the MANLY thing to do? and Outdoor clubs which look like The members of this club are the boys with varsity letters. Question to Craig Babcock-who is pretty good clubs. The Travel club the girl staying at your house? members are looking into the pos- The strange noises coming out of the Band room are either the En- When the band went to Ann Arbor sibilities of several trips. The pro- there was a NEAT seating arrange- spects are trips to upper Michigan, semble or the Swing club. The En- semble is a group of kids that like ment. Denny Sabo and Linda Jo, Paul around Lake Michigan, Canada, West, Weber and Kathy Kersjes, Doug and to Alaska. After all of these have to play in duets, trios, etc. The Swing club's main job is to furnish music for Daugherty and Sue VanRiper, Ken been investigated one will be chosen Morgan and Ginger Schau. Thats for State's annual summer trip. The the "Blue and Gold Review," a pretty big job. really getting into the swing of things club is meeting monthly and is plan- kids! ning trips around Kalamadoo during The Highlights and Highlander We hear that George P. was a lunch and' club periods. clubs publish the newspaper and the mighty popular boy taking two girls The Spanish speaking members of year book. Both are well under way. to the show with him... Why be our student body meet with Mrs. Mr. Hackney and Mr. Weber will suoh a hog, George, give the other Monroe to learn about the Spanish have the Math club this year. This boys a chance ! ! people. They sell candy in the halls club meets monthly and it is for The only trouble when a boy and a to raise money for a Spanish dinner anyone interested in mathematics re- girl break up is that when they kiss at the end of the year. gardless of previous training. They and make up the girl gets the kiss Mr. Collins is heading the Auto set out to make math interesting. and the boy gets the make up. Club this year. The members are (They also serve refreshments.) looking into the possibilities of be- Our school also has a group of longing to the National Hot-Rod club ambitious people who have organ- of America. ized clubs for out of school time. Snoop's Scoop Down through the halls of old State High Listening closely as I walk by, School's Social Policy Stated I hear about last Saturday night, The present social program includes "away" schools. Very, very few have And that senior couple's fight. nine all-school dances, one inter- ever felt free to stay there for a Judy Rock talks of Central High school dance, the junior-senior prom, dance. How could they do so and While Dawn dreams of her college two. roller skating parties, a school still get home at a reasonable hour? guy. picnic, and a carnival. Also, the week Students and parents from the Marilyn and Bob are seen around, ly canteen dances are available. The "away" schools would feel the same But Ken and Connie can't be found. emphasis in this program is on about staying in Kalamazoo for a That Martha Roth has a friend in dances. To strengthen the program, dance. The Allegan coaches and boys history class; the first needed steps are obviously to were reluctant to stay even long But if D. P. keeps on bothering he improve these events and' increase enough to have sandwiches at our might not pass. attendance at them. There are too cafeteria after the last game here. Sue Connor seems partial to a State many State High students not now They wanted' to get on their way as High grad; participating in the social program. promptly as possible. And Georgie Roberts makes monitors These "excluded" students need first Finally, it would be difficult to mad. consideration. Simply adding more keep after-game dances from be- Suna and Tim are a brand new pair. dances will not meet the need of those coming "open" dances. State High Hey, who's the freshie named Adair? who are not attending the dances we dances are sponsored by the faculty What happened to Nate and that do have. A greater variety of social for State High students and their Portage gal ? activities should be provided in order guests. The faculty simply will not Hear tell Jim Rock thinks Portage to meet the needs of a larger number sponsor "open" community dances swell! of students. which can be attended by any un- Rich Howson dates Sal on Friday Why do we have no after-game known and unidentified person who night, dances? desires to walk in. Dances of this kind On Saturday Priscilla scans has The primary reason has already require the presence of police. Dances height. been stated. Additional dances would of this kind soon fall in prestige. A junior girl is throwing things; contribute nothing to the large per- State High d'ances have a good repu- Nancy H., must it be class rings? centage of students who are not tation that all of us want to uphold. And who is this girl by the name of attending the dances now scheduled. Open dances have been tried in the Rohs? There are other reasons why after past. They were promptly discontin- Ask Jack DeKreek, he really knows! game dances are open to question. ued because the damage done in the In a combination that can't go wrong Games end sufficiently late, that after building brought protests from the Terese and Don are going strong. eating it is time to be on the way college and because no faculty mem- Now please, you all, get out and fiirt. home. State High students have often ber was willing to undergo the un- 'Cause then I really dig up dirt. been invited to stay for a dance at pleasantne:ss of continued sponsorship. -Alice Mabie