STH 195d UB OG DEDICATION We wish to dedicate this 1952 year book to Mrs. George Blackford, our former teacher, whose guid- ance and solicitude have helped us so very much on our start in life. Her kind interest will ever be a heart-warming remembrance to each of us. APPRECIATION We are very proud of our new school and we owe it all to you! To Mr. Barhitte, our understanding superintendent----to our industrious School Board, ~to the voters who have so gen- erously helped us-. to the students whose survey aided in the building plans. to parents--teachers our sincere apprecia~ tion for your efforts, May we always be worthy of your sacrifices and show our BENTLEY HIGH SCHOOL Bentley, Michigan 1952 HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Mis, BARHEFTE Cental Ute ce ( Geogas English ' MR, J. 3, BAKER ‘Wi Vieginis University MR, LELAND BACHMAN ‘Michigan State Normal MAS, SHIRLEY GAUTHIER ‘Michigan State Normal MRM, ®, PERONO ‘university of Michigan AB MA, Matiematicn Ma, JOHN MOLIASSA ‘Michigan State Normal Bs. Physeal Education Miss D, RINGLEIN Nazareth College Mm, JOHN R MOKULICH University of Megan BA. story Ma, FAY &, BARHITE Michigan Yearbook Staff SITTING LEFT TO RIGHT: D, Sprague, J. Robinson, D. L, Shaum, 8, Booth, and B, Baucus, STANDING: L, Berridge, C, Raat, 8. Gallaway, J. Sweet, K. Hamison, M, Patk, P, Hall, K, Colling, J. Miley, P, ‘Keyes, D. Beam, E, Craze, 1, Bond, and N. Sanborn, Paper Staff SITTING AT TABLE, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. L, Shaum, K, Colling, P. Keyes, £, Craze, S, Allen, STANDING: D, Travis, J, Sweet, 8, Booth, G, Willlams, L, Beridge, M, Park, K. Harsion, 8, ALLEN, SHIRLEY "Shirl" "Laugh and the world laughs with you, “Library 2,3,4i Monitor 1,2; Glee (Club 1,2; Basketball Mana~ ger 4; Class Play 1,2: Newspaper Staff 4. BEAM, DENNIS "Dennis" “Everything is as you take it, " Class Play 1, 2; Monitor 1,2; Library 1,2: Yearbook Staff 4. BLACKHURST, JAMES yim" “1 find that non- sense at times is singularly refreshing. " Baseball 2; Basketball 1,2; Class Play 1 Football 1; Monitor 2, BOOTH, BILLIE "Billie" "Those about her in her shall see the perfect. ways of honor, " Class Play 1,2: Newspaper Staff 4: Gin!’ State 3; Glee Club 1 Class President 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Monitor 1,2.4, SENIORS BAUCUS, BARBARA “Barbara” “Opportunitiess Life is full of them, " Li- brary 1,2,3,4; Clas Play 1; Yearbook Staff 4; Mon ‘tor 2,4; Glee Club 2,3, 4. BERRIDGE, LEE Bud” "And when a lady's {in the cate, All other things are second place, " Football, 2,342 Class Play 2; Year book Staff 4, Class See~ retary 3: Baseball 2,3,45 Monitor 2; Newspaper Staff 4 BOND, LENIS ‘Len” "Laughing, indus~ triows, friendly and gay, He stays that way from day to day, * Football 1,2,3,4: Baseball 1,2,3.4: Year~ book Staff 4; Student Coun- cll 4: Monitor 1,2,4; Basker- ball 1,2, 3,4: Class Play 1 2; Class Vice-President 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Boy's state 2, BRIGANCE, JERRY "Jerry" "Not a word spoke he more than was needed,” “Kay” "Quiet, but true blue." Class Play 1; Stu ent Council 3; Glee Club 1; Yeatbook Staff 4; Mon- itor 1,2; Basketball Mana— ger 3; Class Secretary 1 Newspaper Staff 4, EDDY, JOHN "John" "Men of few words are the wisest, FORD, ERNEST “Emie” "None but himself ‘can be his parallel," Foot= ball 1,2, 3,43 Baseball 2, 3; Student Council 1 Basketball 1,2,3,4; Mon Nor 1,2; King of Carnival 3. HALL, PEGGY ANN Peg” “She liver to wear smile,” Softball 2; Basket- ball 2,364. SENIORS CRAZE, EVERILL "Ev" "Tis well to be metty and wise, Tis well to be honest and true,” Soccer 1,2; Volleyball 1; Soft ball 1,2: Glee Club 1; Li- brary 1; Yearbook sta 4 Field Hockey 3; Basketball 2,3,4; Cheetleader 2,3; Class Play 1; Monitor 2 Newspaper Staff 4, GALLAWAY, BETTY JEAN "Bet" "Of manner gentle, of affection mild," Class Play 1,2; Yearbook Staff 45 Library 1,2,3; GGustE, WILLIAM “BIN” "He gets through too late who goes too fast, (Class Play 1; Monitor 1, HANSEN, BERNARD “Bemard” "Do one thing at a time and do it well, HARRISON, KENNETH Ken" “He 4s a hero woo sakes fiends of is eX ties," Basketball 1,2, 3.4; Football 1.2.3.4: Yearbook Staff 4: Student Council 1,2, 3: Monitor 13; Baseball 12,34: King of Carnival 2; News- paper Staff 4; Clas Play 1.2; Boy's State 2 HEISER, SHIRLEY ANN shirley" “My man's as true as steel," Library 25 Glee Club. HOWELL, ROBERT obby" "Life is Jest, and ail things show it, T thought fo once and now L know it” Clas Play 1; Newspaper staf 4 KEYES, PATRICIA at” "Always a friend and ready to join in the fur. Monitar 1,21 Yearbook Staff 4; Newspaper Stat 4 Library 2, MILEY, GERALD ent" "who mixed reason PARK, MANSFIELD Mangfield” "Nowhere & busier man there was, And yet he seemed busier than he was,” Visual Aid 2,34; Newspaper Staff 4; Football 1, Yearbook Staff 4, with pleaswe, and wisdom wih ert,” Basektball 2: ‘Yearbook Staff 4; Class Play 1,2; Valedictorian Student Counc 3.4; Mon for 2; Clase Treasurer ROBINSON, JOANNE sie” "Happy arf, from care Lam free, Why aren’t they all contested like me’ Monitor 1,25 Library 1,2, ed: Newspaper Stall 2,4: Class Secretary 4; ibrar President 3.4; Queen of Carnival 2: Yearbook staf i; Clas Plays 1,24; Glee Club 1,253. OAT, CHARLES ‘Charle” "A human ma~ chine all wound up and go ing," Football 2, 3.4; Class Play 1,2: Monitor 1, SANBORN, NINA Nina” "Unthinking, idle, wild and young, I laughed fd danced and talked and song, Basketball 2,3, 4: Volleyball 1; Soccer 1,2 Monitor 1,2; Yearbook Staff 4; Softball 1,2,3443 Field Hockey 3,43 Cheer leader 1,2, 3,4; Clas Play SHAUM, DONNA LEE ‘Danna Lee” "Nothing i imposible wih a willing hear," Softball 2; Fietd Hockey 3; Library 1,2; Monitor 1; Class Treas- rer 3,4; Newspaper Staff 4: Basketball 2; Soccer 1, 3; Student Counell 2; Class Play 1,2; Yeatbook Editor a SWEET, JOAN sweetie” "Sweet, petite and tres joe," Volleyball 1; Fleld Hockey 3; Softball 1,2,3,4i Class Play 2 Queer of Carnival 3; Year- book Sta 4: Class Secretary 2; Soceet 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3.4: Libeary 1,2; Mon= Mor 1.2; Newspaper Staff 4 Cheetleader 12,344, SPRAGUE, DELORES ‘Tootie” "A meny heart maketh a cheerful count fenance," President 3; Principal's Secretary 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2; Saluta~ TRAVIS, DONALD “Don" “The joy of youth and health his eyes die- played, "Baseball 2,3,4) Cats President 2,4; Case Play 1,2; Monitor 2: Foot- ball 2; Class Vice-President 13: Newspaper Stat 4 WILLIAMS, GRACE “Grace” "Good manners are sade up of potty sacrifices, Newipaper Staff 4; Monitor 4 WILLIAMSON, HARRY Hasty” "A master of hirn= self, though China fall, Missing from there plowres Is HERVE ADAMS. Barnett, J. Berridge, J. (Pres.) Bostator, J. Burton, F Callesen, R. Christie, B. Coates, A. (Treas.) Coates, J. Missing from the pictures are R. Berry, and J, Guelde. Curry, P. ~ oar lJ — Galant, R. Gallaway, M. N e siusce, 2. | Ve Herod, J, (V. Pres.) - Wes, E. wo Jackson, E. R e- Sinn § as Kruse, P. (Sec.) Langley, G. Lannon, B, RN Miller, Mary o Miller, M. =; Moore, K, \ Richardson, R Roat, L. 4 Tessner, T. ey Pr J Wightman, D. a a a + Wiselogle, R. oo m=ss oS cS woe Aldred, W Anderson, L, (Treas.) Armstrong, J. Atherton, W. Barnett, Sh. Beldin, R. Bolinger, R. Bond, P. Brown, C. Budd, J. (Pres.) Burdick, A, (V.-Pres.) Callesen, R. Eddy, E. Fairchild, W. Finch, B, Garwold, A, Gin, B. Hamilton, R. Hoffman, P, Katzur, Li Kissinger, R. La Duke, M, Lawrence, C. Love, D. Martin, R. Mitchell, R. Modine, C. Monroe, Ch. Qualls, J. Redburn, B. Roat, D. Roat, M. Slinglend, B. Smith, I. Stage, H. Stowers, D. Streeter, G, Swanson, C. Swatzel, J. (Sec.) Sweet, W. Tear, N. Vickerman, G, Wallace, C. Wells, 8. Wooley, N. ww SS ere sa Seventh Grade FIRST ROW: J. Aldred, G, Bolden, H. La Duke, W. Cuneaz, J. Stamm, S, Lockwood, J. Wooley, B, Howard, J. Winstanley, J, Brush, S, Slinkard, P. Middleton, 8, Townsend, SECOND ROW: J, Devine, C, Barnum, E, Pickard, J. Vaughn, L, Kissinger, L, Tear, A. Moore, P, Finch, C, Burley, J, Paquet, L, Baucus, G. Gifford, J. Coon, A, Roat, J. Less, B, Tyler, C, Glasco, J, Emest, THIRD ROW: R. Balzet, R. Mitchell, M, Nenmstiel, R, Kovacs, K, Borton, B, Anslo, E, Card, K, Bowman, D, Conn, D, Williamson, E, Harris, D. Ross, W. Kruse, R, Coates, H, Coplin, B. Glanton, P. Draper, Zagalik Kighth Grade FIRST ROW: F. Gusle, N, Faught, C, Blanchard, B, Blanchard, J, Bamiski, C, Bond, R, Ripka, C, J. Brown, G. Whitinger, A, Dyer, D. Le Claire, L, Cannon, J, Evans, SECOND ROW: C, Glasco, D. Middleton, J, Neil, H. Coates, C, Christenson, N. Hewig, E, Gould, P, Harrison, M. Burns, W, Colling, M. Stowers, R. Burpee, E, Hall, C. Alberts, B, Barnum, G, Alexander, G, Stevens, B. Tamo, THIRD ROW: E, Cook, A, Skranz, J. Grahn, 1. Vickerman, &, Brujewsld, F. Inscho, D. Wheaton, W. Devine, D. Glasco, J. Morton, L, Gatber, H. Mitchell, T, Howard, C. A, Brown, D. Walton, G. Me Gee, Central Michigan Working on Degree Sociology MRS, STAFFNE Central Michigan Working on Degree Sociology MRS, COMMET Michigan State Normal Working on Degree English MRS, McCOMBS Michigan State Normal Working on Degree Selence MRS, SIPLE Michigan State Normal Working on Degree English MRS, LYNK Michigan State Normal Bs, Soclal Science MRS, SULLIVAN Minnesota State Teachers College Minnesota Life Certificate Elementary Education MRS, FARROW Michigan State Normal Working on Degree Foreign Lang, and Elementary MRS, ATKINS University of Westem Ontario B.A, Home Economics Certificate English MR, ERBY ‘Arkansas State College B.S, Biology ELEMENTARY FACULTY MRS, EDWARDS (Not Pictured) MRS, ANDERSON Michigan State Normal Life Certificate Kindergarten and Primary Indiana State Normal Michigan State Normal Life Certificate Kindergarten and Primary 13 Baseball Columbiaville 1 10 Bendle 0 9 Ortonville 2 4 Otter Lake 0 3B Columbiaville 1 3 Kearsley 1 14 St. Michaels 0 17 Ortonville 0 (forfeit) 7 Otter Lake 5 6 ‘The boys were very proud of their undefeated championship. FIRST ROW: R. Calleson, G. Conn, L. Bond, D. Glasea, A. Wallace, E. Day, . Eddy SECOND ROW: K, Harrison, L. Berridge, D. Hanson, T. Tessner, J. Harrison, Mr. MUku- lich, coach 4 Football OPPONENTS BENTLEY Utley 13 MSD 7 13 St. Matthew 25 7 Central 2 19 Ortonville 6 12 St. Mary 7 32 FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: John Barniske, Willlam Aldted, Jon Grahn, Gordon Streeter, Chatles Bond. SECOND ROW: James Home, Tom Howay, Don Stowers, Etnle Gifford, Dave Glasco, Jack Bostater, Ken Harrison, THIRD ROW: Mr. Mikulish, Jim Coates, Chuck Montee, Jim Guelde, Floyd Grooms, Elion Ives, Lee Berridge, Charlie Rost, Mr, Wallace, coach. FOURTH ROW: Ed Day, Ted Tesser, Lee Ander son, Bob Bolinger, John Dyer, Lents Bond, Gene Falls The boys played excellent football this season, and wish to express their thanks to Mr. Jesse Powers whose field was used for all the home games, Varsity Basketball 1ST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: K, Harrison, D, Smith, E, Gifford, L, Bond, E. Day, T. Tessner, 2ND ROW; R. Galant, D, Glasco, , Ives, By Bolinges, B, Callesen, J, Coates, Mr, Mikulich, coach, . scones , Bentley Goodrich Bentley 3 30 Central Sophs Bentley 2 31 Mandeville Bentley 33 48 St, Matthew Bentley 48 47 M'S.D. Bent a1 verti), st. Me Jentley . Mary Bentley 56 29 Otter Lake Bentley 3 a2 Utley Bentley 45 58 Sacred Heart Bentley 35 36 Montrose (overtime) Bentley 35 30 Linden Bentley 36 a2 Hoover Bentley 49 37 N.S.D, Bentley 21 40 Oiisvitte Bentley 48 61 Swartz Creek Bentley 37 32 Dye This year was the first year Bentley had a gym in which to practice and it was also their first year to compete in Class C Basketball, We are proud of their record - their fighting spirit - and co-operative sportsmanship! 16 Softball Softball 50-51 Bentley Goodrich Bentley Columbiaville Bentley Ortonville Bentley Otter Lake Bentley Dye FOREGROUND: M. Kirbyson, B. Hixenbaugh. FIRST ROW: B. Swanson, P. Curry, N. Sanborn, P, Hall J. Sweet, J. Berridge. SECOND ROW: M, Gallaway, G, Mitchell, W. Tamo, J. Herod, C. Smith. Field Hockey Field Hockey 51-52 Oct. 4 Bentley ° 5 Mandeville* Oct. 9 Bentley 1 a Utley Oct. 25 Bentley 1 4 Mandeville Nov. 1 Bentley 0 ° Utley #Game forfeited by Mandeville--Use of illegal player. FIRST ROW: M. Kisbyson, B. Meeks, B. Swanton, B. Hixenbaugh, W. Taro, M. Calloway, J. Berridge. SECOND ROW: B. Redbura, C. Pentod, C. Modine, C. Swanson, C. Brown, C, Coates, THIRD ROW: N Wil, A. Ives, Mrs. Gauthier, coach, yb. Gauthier Basketball sa IST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: J, Berridge, M, Kibyson, 1, Smith, 8. Swanson, E, Craze, J. Sweet, Bs Meeks, N. Sanborn, 2ND ROW: S, Allen, manager, R. Home, P. Curry, S, Wells, P, Hall, W, Tamo, G. Smith, C, Swanson, Mr, Barhite, superintendent, Bentley 42 Mt, Morris St, Mary 20 Bentley 10 Utley 9 Bentley 18 Montrose 30 Bentley 19 Linden 17 Bentley 33 Hoover 17 Bentley 39 Otisville 32 Bentley 9 Swartz Creek 15 Bentley 25 Dye 17 For the first year in Class C competition their record of 6 wins and anly 2 losses is outstanding. Practice in their own gym has perfected their playing beyond what they have ever displayed. 18 Reserve Basketball 4 C. Blackhurst, T, Hockins, 2ND ROW: Mr ‘hey had a fairly good lent team by the time they make the LEFT TO RIGHT: Pat Hoft These cheerleaders cheered er ee Se SEE be thanked and appreciated for th 19 jagh their ‘moral support. Varsity Cheerleaders LEFT TO RIGHT: Joan Sweet, Nina Sanbora, Joyce Beridge, Betty Hixenbaugh, Janet Herod, These girls were the cheerleaders in football season, They cheered heartily and gave the team and spectators alike moral support, LerT To nic: Bey Hizenbaugh, Janet Hern Noa Sanbof, Dale Chitesog, | Joan Sect, Joyce Benge, tes soahin, With the addition of Dale Christenson and Beth Redburn to the Varsity Cheerleaders this group cheered our Basketball team on in their wins and Janitors G. Ford, A. Root, F. Warren - our indispensable helpers - always "on the job!" Librarians Baseball Trophy “51” ‘This trophy being presented to three members of the star team and their coach. LEFT TO RIGHT: Me, F. E, Barbitte, Ken Harrison, Lents Bond, Eddy Day, Me. J. Milutich Cooks "Food for thought and body lays the foundation of wisdom." Mrs. Hill, Mrs, Swansoo, Mes, MeDermott, Mis. Armstrong. BEGINNING OF OUR NEW SCHOOL t SENIOR B Pp ten Beam Bessidge Blacknorst Booth Bond Brigance coning Eiay Callaway etior Gusie Hall PET PEEVE arguing dishes Me, Mikatich sophisticated Sock Hops complainers nosey people dull weekends homework bookkeeping drinking women Bentley's beatings STATISTICS FAVORITE oursurst (SILENCE) Yeah! Husht Mr. Mikulich makes Hi, Babe! ‘That's rich La de da ‘Ah, go on! ai oenen// Judas! Judas Jenny! Huh ‘Thats tough ob, 1 don't know on, Dear! Charlie! SONG ‘Steel Guitar Rag Little white Cloud Because of You Milk Bucket Boogie Temptation Please, Mr. Blue Tango, side by Side cry ‘that's The Chance You Take Trust ia Me Tiger Rag ‘That's The Chance You Take Anytime wheel of Fortune Charlie, My Boy HANGOUT Centennial a's Kitchen Helan Peck's Mites Reo. i Ian Kinneys Robinsons Reese Jones Hatiway Kewpee This is tt Hi len CAN You IMAGINE? being a Bal? wearing spikes Playing Footbal? shunning Setting down? black without Josie? hurry? wearing $5.96" Swimming midget? having pered? 2 Chuck SENIOR B, Hansen K, Harrison B.Howell BP. Keyes 1. Mitey M, Parke G. Roat Robinson N, Sanborn D, Shaum D. Sprague D, Travis G. Walliams H, Williamson 5. Heiser PET PEEVE drinking women Fickle girls Donna Lee Joan Sweet women smoking nosey people typing Bossy boys Army Gossip partiality teasing Fords Gossip FAVORITE, oursuxsT On, Gracious Bolshevik. Horseteathers! Woo! Woo! Are you for real?” 1 know all the Where's my woman? ‘That's my mant By the dingy dongies Leave me along! Where's my glasses? Darn You! What are you, @ cop? In Chicago (CENSORED) SONG. Because WimoweH Hambone Makes No Difference Closer You Are Because Little White Cloud Side by Side When You're Salty Dog Rag A Kiss To Build ‘A Dream On Perfidia ‘Tell Me Why Because ra HANGOUT ‘Three Li Miles Rec 1, Talke Miles Ree. Miles Rec. Hi inn Bonds Anyplace Hi ion ‘Towne Talke Anyplace Gayety Fitzgeralds Hi Inn Davison Bowling Alley PEFEEFEC++OECE can You IMAGINE? Tong curls? Modeling bathing #uits? Tight-rope walker? being serious? Without Lenis? Driving under 25 mph Milking a cow? weighing 250 Looking tke Dracula? 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Our first business meeting, with Mrs, Blackford, our class sponsor, re~ sulted in the election of class President, Harold Kleivoneit, vice-President, Don Travis, and a Secretary-Treasurer, Laura Gill, Harold transferred from Bentley before the school year was completed and Don soon was our acting president. ‘That freshman year was filled with a variety of activities, starting with the familiar initiation, after which we all felt we were veterans. ‘The P. T. A. sponsored carnival in the spring of 1949 was one of the highlights of our freshman year, for we were permitted to enter candidates for the King and Queen. Billie Booth and Jim Blackhurst were our choices. ‘This year started our yearly sponsoring of a St. Patrick's Day dance, and a Valentine Cake Raffle and candy sale. We took two trips of note that year---one more serious to the State Cap- itol in Lansing, and the other, more fun-filled, a boat trip to Bob-Lo. By June of 1949 we had weathered the trials of freshmen, had welcomed two new classmembers, Paggy Hall and Jerry Miley and a returned class mate, Bob Howell. ‘The second year of high school Mrs. Blackford was again the moderator of our class; Billie Booth was President, Don Travis was Vice-President, Joan Sweet was Secretary and Laura Gill was Treasurer. Our king and queen candiates were Joanne Robinson and Ken Harrison who brought the laurels of victory to their homeroom, when they reigned as King and Queen of the festivities. Lee Berridge joined our rank and file that year as a sophomore, but Laura Gill left to go with her parents to live in Allegan, Michigan. With the help of Miss Ringlein, our English teacher, we gave two one-act plays, Pest Guest and Hold Everything. They were lots of fun, despite the trouble we had repairing a setee damaged in the course of the play. 26 Class History Cont'd A more elaborate end of the year trip was taken when we went to Walled Lake and thus ended two years of high school work. Returning to Bentley in the fall of 1950, we again greeted Mrs. Blackford as our class sponsor, and with such a busy year ahead of us, we were more than grateful for her help and kindness. Helping guide our plans for the year were Dolores Sprague, our new pres- ident, Don Travis, vice-president for the third consecutive year, Lee Ber- ridge, secretary, and Donna Lee Shaum, treasurer. Receiving our class rings this year was an eventful epoch and added a feeling of security to our class. We were happy to again have carnival king and queen elected from our group. Joan Sweet and Ernie Gifford ruled over the festivities. The Seniors of 1951 were our guests in May at a banquet served in their honor, followed by a “Class Night" program. Mrs. Blackford retired from teaching this year. Of course we were dis- appointed not to have her back for our last year of high school but we wel~ comed Miss Ringlein, her successor, with a box of aspirin to help her through our senior year with us. Our junior year “wound up" with a gay trip to Winona Beach. September, 1951 found 31 Seniors in Room 9, ready and anxious for their last year at Bentley. Our officers for the year were Don Travis, president; Lenis Bond, vice-president; Joanne Robinson, secretary and Donna Lee Shaum, Treasurer. John Eddy, Grace Williams, and Herve Adams joined our class this year with Shirley Hoag Heiser coming back the second semester making our mem- bership thirty-two. Arrangement and reservations for a senior trip to Mackinac Island and through the Straits were made; a contract on publishing Bentley's first year book; the management of the candy counter, casting and producing the senior play; planning a commencement program; measuring for caps and gowns; ordering invitations---these and lesser tasks were all added to our regular schedule of classes. 27 Class History Cont'd STR So reads a sketch of our four years at Bentley. Now that these days are completed they seem to have added up too rapidly, but they were full and worthwhile, and we're grateful for them To be the first senior class to graduate in our own auditorium. second class to graduate from Bentley school---is to us a most fitting crowning event to the history of Class Will I, Harry Williamson, leave allmy smashed fenders to Ray Galant. 1, Peggy Hall, leave my basketball uniform to Beverly Lannen. 1, John Eddy, leave my manly physique to Bob Berry. 1, Billie Booth, leave my blushing smile to Mr. Wallace. 1, Jerry Brigance, leave Evelyn Jackson a bottle of peroxide. 1, Everill Graze, leave my happy-go-lucky disposition to Alice Coates 1, Charlie Roat, leave my polka dot shorts to Dave Glasco 1, Nina Sanborn, leave all my curves, (and not in softball) to Pat Kruse. 1, Jerry Miley, leave my brains to Bob Callesen. I, Josie Robinson, leave all my coquetish ways to Freda Burton. 1, Bernard Hansen, leave my way with the girls to Roger Wiselogle. I, Betty Jean Galloway, leave my quiet and lady-like manners to Janet Herod, 1, Dennis Beam, leave all my pep and spirit to Guy Langley. I, Grace Williams, leave my intellectual mind to Patty Curry. I, Ernie Gifford, leave my bullheadedness to Jim Coates I, Don Travis, leave my gentlemanly manners to Link Richardson. 1, Bob Howell, leave my expert driving to Eldon Ives. I, Shirley Allen, leave my devilish ways to Mary and Marion Miller, 1, Joan Sweet, leave all my bad habits to Lillian Roat, I, Bill Gusie, leave my flashing personality to Teddy Tessner. I, Jim Blackhurst, leave something but forget what it was. I, Donna Shaum, leave my temper to Marjorie Galloway. 1, KenHarrison, leave my handsome profile to Jack Barnett. I, Mansfield Park, who was willed Carol Penrod last year, pass her on to Eddie Day. 1, Lenis Bond, leave my stubborn ways to Jim Guelde 1, Barbara Baucus, leave my height to Mert Kirbyson. 1, Kay Colling, leave my swing to Evelyn Jackson. I, Bud Berridge, leave my telephone number to all the Junior girls. (46745) I, Tootie Sprague, leave Mr. Mikulich's untyped reports to Joyce Berridge, I, Herve Adams, wish to leave--school ‘And I, Pat Keyes, leave a bottle of aspirins for Mr. Perono. By now I think he needs them. 30 Senior Play The Seniors enjoyed the informal get-togethers to cast and rehearse their play, Bolts and Nuts, "BOLTS AND NUTS" The class of 1952 present their senior play, "BOLTS AND NUTS." The setting ig a health resort somewhere in Missouri, and the time is late spring. The characters BENITA BOLT LUTIE SPINKS REBECCA BOLT MARTHA GRUBB TWINK STARR DR, HIPPOCRATES JOY HENRY GOOBER PHINEAS PLUNKETT MISS PRUNELLA FIGG CADWALLEDER CLIPPY MRS, GERTIE GLOSSOP WILBUR GLOSSOP JACK GORDON (Rebecca's niece) (The maid, who winks) (Manager of the Bolt Sanitarium for Mental Hygiene) (The cook, a melancholiac) (Benitats fiance, with delusions Sf grandes) (A psychiatrist) (The porter, afraid of lunatics) (A lawyer with a humility complex) (A patient with claustrophobia) (A patient, afraid of cats) (A patient who fears contamination) (Her darling child) (A young interne) 31 Delores Sprague Nina Sanborn Donna Lee Shaum Billie Booth Don Travis Mansfield Park Jerry Miley Lenis Bond Josie Robinson Lee Berridge Everill Craze Bob Howell Ken Harrison Class Prophecy Today is June the fourth of nineteen hundred and sixty one, and I've just settled down to jotting on paper some of the memorable happen- ings of these last two days One June first--a "big day" in my mem- ories--Istarted my trip to Yellowstone Park-- that trip so reminiscent of one | took on June first, nineteen hundred and fifty one, as a member of Bentley's senior class. The second graduating class, we were--andthat senior trip was the last get-to-gether of our school careers. At that time we solemnly promised to attend an anniversary reunion, and so I found myself on a train--day dreaming--the fields and mountains slipping by without cap- turing my attention, for rather than seeing the present I was reliving the past. These ten years, living in Colorado, I have lost all contact with most of my classmates. Of course it was an effort for all thirty-one of-us to be present, but absences were few, for BillGusie's warm invitation to each of us to spenda couple of days at his lodge in Yellowstone Park was not considered lightly by any of us. How well Bill has done--going from one bowling alley to another, and finally invading the West! His success in maintaining a restaurant, a store, garage, and a bowling alley is spectacular. Even his postcards cry out, "'No Gutter Balls at Gusie's. " I didn't have to wait until I arrived at Gusie's to renew friendships with Everill and Lenis Bond, Mansfield Park, and Barbara Baucus. We met with "hello's" and "How-are-you's"' in the dining car. The Bonds--happily married and living in California, told me of their three children whohad lefta week earlier for Michigan to spend their summer vacation near our Alma Mater and their grand- parents. Lenis related how he had capitalized on his baseball experience, and after having played with professional teams, is now devoting his time to organizing recreational activities in his home town of Los Angeles. Everill keeps herself busy with housework, attending ball games, and filling in as catcher when her oldest son practices his pitching technique in which his father insists he have daily drill, Mansfield looked very familiar with a camera slung over his shoulder. In fact, I immediately thought of his ambling through the halls of Bentley--the camera his answer to authority who should ask him why he wasn't in study hall with his classmates. Mansfield, too, was traveling from California where he is established as the successful proprietor of a drive-in theatre. 33 Class Prophecy Cont'd Barbara is not living in the West, but had recently attended a nationalmeeting of the Sky Scrapers! Clubin Denver and so was traveling from there directly to Yellowstone. I really had to look upto Barbara, for having grown another foot taller changed her appearance entirely. Her height becomes her, however, and she looked ever so smart in her Fred Bloc suit and John Fredericks "chapeau." At Gusie's Lodge the next morning we found we were not the first to arrive. Going up the walk ahead was Bud Derridge--"dressed to kill", Upon seeing him I was not at all sur prised at his nickname--"Playboy Berridge". Thad learned this through the Chatter Column of the New York Times. His several engage- ments to New York Socialites and the ensuing quarrels and severing of affections had almost made headlines. Still possessing the "engaging grin" that Bud displayed in high school, Icould easily imagine the brokenhearts stacked high on Broadway. As the five of us climbed the steps to the spacious porch of the lodge our attention was attracted to a figure slumped into one corner of the porch swing. Thinking we recognized a face, we immediately proceeded to "shake well" the unsuspecting victim. Sure enough! It was Jim Blackhurst and he's still sleepy! He's working at Gusie's "No Gutter Ball Allies" as manager, but because of a shortage of pin setters, is often obliged to go into the pit and lend a helping hand, s0--Jim just never had a chance since his school days to catch up on his sleep. Already having appointed herself as a hospitality committee of one, Joanne Robinson met us at the door. Even though now a school teacher at Bentley and locally popular for her sage and wise thinking, Joanne still possesses her drive and wit, Acting as her Alumnae secretary and staying so close to Bentley, she had worked hard for the success of our reunion. Joanne showed us our rooms and then led the way to the large recéption hall where we found some more old friends grouped around the fireplace. I recognized Jerry Miley immediately, for he had donned his old coon-skin cap for atmosphere and was busily engaged in serious conversation with Ernie Gifford. Strange as it may seem, after starting such different careers, they now have work much in common, Ernie flunked out of law school for refusing to accept some authority's ruling on a case and is now a "roaring" success as a gag writer for TV shows. 34 Class Prophecy Cont'd Jerry operates several Arthur Murray dancing schools, and is inaugurating a new program giving dancing instructions via tele- vision. He hopes to convince Joanne Robinson to leave teaching and join him as his partner and assistant instructor Ken Harrison was also in this group and his story convincedme that he's leading a very busy life---what with a large law practice and ambulance driving in his spare time. It seems Ken is not able to"blow his top" as often as he would like in the court room, so gives vent to his emotions racing from accident to accident with sirens screaming. This combination proves a lucrative one too, for it is amazing the number of clients he "picks up’ ‘Turning to the other side of the room and seeing Kay Colling, Joan Sweet and Betty Jean Galloway, I let out one whoop and scurried over. Kay was looking 50 very "sharp", Lasked her where she had purchased such a striking outfit. She jodestly related her success story and the struggle of her becoming a top dress designer. Her studios are in New York, but she travels throughout the country. From this time forward I'll have my eyes peeled for her trade mark--that tag that reads "Kay-ling Original. My, I'm so glad she really did become a dress designer and not just a dummy dresser Joan Sweet has become the A-1 sportswoman of the country. Her ability as a golfer andtennis champ has been well published inall newspapers and news ze¢1s ged she brought along her bowling ball for the week-end, hoping to get in a little Summer practice. We all applauded her perfect 300, and I'm still wondering just how Ernie felt when her 290 edged him out in their challenging match. Betty Jean is working steadily as a secretary at General Motors in Flint and happily operating a bakery in the evenings. She has glorified her mother's original store, fills orders only on request, and delivers merchandise only by appointment, The four of us had just decided to have a look around when in walkedMrs. Duane Devis-our own Tootie Sprague. Swathed in silks and diamonds, we never would have guessed she had just landed her own plane on a clearing near the lodge. 35 Class Prophecy Cont'd Her millionaire husband of Chicago was all tied up in big business and unable to accompany her, so our versatile Tootie braved the skies alone and made the trip in record breaking time. For convience! sake, however, her chauffeur had left Chicago earlier and was to arrive soon in her Cadillac. When Horatio did arrive, Tootie was very generous using her car and gas to drive us sight-seeing around the park. We certainly missed Billie Booth in our reminiscing those couple of days, but we all sent post-cards to London with good wishes and greetings from our group. Billie had sailed about six months before our reunion, and of course we're now anxious for word from her to know if she has finally decided to give one of those English boys a break and has said "I do." ‘One of the must on our tour of Yellowstone was a visit to Old Faithful and the fellow who turned into a guide for the occasion was John Eddy. He seems to have grown into one of those personalities who knows all the answers. I've heard the story that he's made his living the past five years going from one quiz show to another and always carrying home the jackpot. ‘As we sat that afternoon waiting for Old Faithful to errupt I had quite a visit with Peggy Roat. She and Charlie are kept very busy tending their store, which is no longer "Uncle Dudley's" but is now "Uncle Charlie's". Their weightiest problem is keeping the children from eating all the profits. Most of Charlie's day is spent in slapping their hands and shooing them away from the candy counter. Peggy also told me of Bernard Hansen's Hot Rod Shop which is next door to their store. He has become quite the popular guy with the teen-agers and can be found most anytime in greasy overalls, casting an appreciative glance on some Model A. Ford. Hearing of Bernard, I thought, of course, of Jerry Brigance. Having known them to be such buddies, I was surprised at Peggy's story of these two. It seems the two old pals carry ona never ending feud for Jerryis one of Bernard's leading competitors. They often have their hot rods entered in the same race, and which ever one makes the best run, the other is instantly on the defensive. Jerry loses most of the time for he can't seem tomove fast enough to get started, and is often disqualified after the first race, for once started, he dislikes expending the effort to get his car off the track. 36 Class Prophecy Cont'd As we sat there talking I wondered what strangely attired figure was approaching our group. Patience gave me my answer because as he neared us, I recognized Herve Adams. What had confused me was the hunting gear. It seems Herve has become one of the most avid of hunters and was in hopes of taking home a fox or bear pelt. How sadly disappointed he was when John Eddy informed him of the hunting rules in the park, After such a casual afternoon, a gay even- ing followed with dancing in Bill Gusie's ball- room. Nina Sanborn had decorated with the class colors and took over the calling of the square dances. Nina is doing very well as the manager of a dude ranch in Idaho, and so is experienced in helping people have a good time. She added a little local color to her calling with some hot hoe-downs on her fiddle and by yodeling some cowboy ditties. Our music for the evening, however, was not limited to Nina's fiddle. Harry Williamson was present with his twenty-two piece orchestra. Harry has become so indemand in Chicago that we especially appreciated the sacrifice of his making the trip and bringing his band. After a terrific floor show we admitted that Spike Jones was definitely "passe." Part of the entertainment for the evening was also provided by Don Travis. His time is concentrated on commercial adertising, and he's easily recognized as the model of all Prince Albert tobacco ads, but he occasionally favors his public with his famous monologues. We enjoyed his "Can You Snuff Burds" chatter and his old, familiar "Pa Kettle" act. Pat Keyes certainly was the handly gal to have around that evening, Dancing a bit too fast for his age, Bob Howell tangiea feet with his partner Shirley Allen, and Pat was on hand to render first aid after their fall, Even though Pat doesn't graduate from nurses! school until June 30 of this year, she's an excellent nurse. I'm so glad she finally earned enough money to complete her training 37 Class Prophecy Cont'd Her millionaire husband of Chicago was all tied up in big business and unable to accompany her, so our versatile Tootie braved the skies alone and made the trip in record breaking time. For convience' sake, however, her chauffeur had left Chicago earlier and was to arrive soon in her Cadillac. When Horatio did arrive, Tootie was very generous using her car and gas to drive us sight-seeing around the park. We certainly missed Billie Booth in our reminiscing those couple of days, but we all sent post-cards to London with good wishes and greetings from our group. Billie had sailed about six months before our reunion, and of course we're now anxious for word from her to know if she has finally decided to give one of those English boys a break and has said "I do." One of the must on our tour of Yellowstone was a visit to Old Faithful and the fellow who turned into a guide for the occasion was John Eddy. He seems to have grown into one of those personalities who knows all the answers. I've heard the story that he's made his living the past five years going from one quiz show to another and always carrying home the jackpot. As we sat that afternoon waiting for Old Faithful to errupt I had quite a visit with Peggy Roat. She and Charlie are kept very busy tending their store, which is no longer "Uncle Dudley's" but is now "Uncle Charlie's". Their weightiest problem is keeping the children from eating all the profits. Most of Charlie's day is spent in slapping their hands and shooing them away from the candy counter. Peggy also told me of Bernard Hansen's Hot Rod Shop which is next door to their store. He has become quite the popular guy with the teen-agers and can be found most anytime in greasy overalls, casting an appreciative glance on some Model A. Ford. Hearing of Bernard, I thought, of course, of Jerry Brigance. Having known them to be such buddies, I was surprised at Peggy's story of these two. It seems the two old pals carry ona never ending feud for Jerryis one of Bernard's leading competitors. They often have their hot rods entered in the same race, and which ever one makes the best run, the other is instantly on the defensive. Jerry loses most of the time for he can't seem tomove fast enough to get started, and is often disqualified after the first race, for once started, he dislikes expending the effort to get his car off the track. 36 “Class OF “SI” "1951" Seniors 51 SENIORS Bettie Ann Abrams Gharles D. Adams Mardell Ruth Barley Johnson Maxine Ruth Carroll Love Maxine Joyce Coates Bettie Lou Davis Geraldine Marie Eeker Donald G, Hanson James Keith Harrison Richard E, Horne Warren Douglas Hayden Louis Joseph Inscho Bonnie Jean Kehoe Mary Lou Polzin Vaughn Elsie Lucille Reisig Devereaux David 4, Roat Donald Lee Smith Willard D. Smith William Tessner Jr, Albert E, Wallace Dorothy Catharine Winkler Boys Sportsmanship James Harrison Scholarship James Harrison Citizenship Louis Inseho 1951 AWARD WINNERS WHAT THEY ARE DOING working in a bank Marine Cozps Marriedto Barl Johnson Married to Bill Love working in Winegardens office working in real estate office living at home. with baseball team, working with General Contractor Working at Monroe Co. married and working at shop jin an apprenticeship ‘working in a bank Married to Leon Vaughn Married to T, Devereaux working in factory working Working in factory Army Brick Mason apprentice working Girls Sportsmanship Maxine Coates ‘Scholarship Bettie Ann Abrams Citizenship Bettie Lou Davis