South Lake High School 1950 Yearbook (St. Clair Shores, MI) - Full Access

CLHSS HISTORY As we glance at this year's Freshman Class, we cannot help but smile at the thought, that we too were once in their position. It was only four years ago that we made our debut at South Lake. All seventy-four of us entered the portals of South Lake with vague plans and anticipations. Little did we consider the distant year of 1950. We had a few worries and many good times. Romance was then a new adventure; and our frequent dances were the much awaited social hi-spots of the year. The Freshman roller skating party rates among our most enjoyable. The end of our Freshman year left us all with high and eager hopes for the years yet to come. After our first welcome summer vacation in high school, we returned to South Lake as Sophmores. Class organization was a much more simpler task. We imme– diately proceeded to elect our class officers. Miss Anderson became our advisor. Our principle activity was the "Hayride". Our Sophmore year ended as did our Freshman--with few cares and even fewer regrets. Our change from the Sophmore to the Junior class was a marked one in many ways. With this change came responsibility and pride. We whole-heartedly undertook the job of replenishing our weak treasury. Under the direction of Mr. Berkowitz we presented the play "If You Knew Susie". Thoughts of play practice, line memorizing and stage management will linger for a long time. Soon after the play we were again busy. Our next activity was the "Heavenly Do:~ze", a true success. The music was grand, and together with the lovely gals and good-looking guys, it combined to make the evening an enjoyable one. Before our Junior Year came to an end, we gave the Seniors a farewell banquet at the Civic Center. We had fun square dancing and eating turkey. However, we were most impressed by the way the Seniors felt at graduation. Our Junior year gave us rich returns in fun, in knowledge, and in experience. We look back on it with a fondness, second only to the one we possess ·for this, our graduation. The year 1949 was memorable on in our annals. We were now Seniors! Imme– diately, we rolled up our sleeves to some arduous work, replenishing the class ex– chequer. The co-operation manifested in the magazine drive was commendable. We grossed $11 00--a school records. The girls were the victors. The boys treated the girls to a square dance and refreshments. Our next activity was the Senior play "You Can't Take It With You". Under Mr. Prosper's direction, the play was 'a unique and outstanding contribution to South Lake's dramatic history. Before we knew it, prom time had rolled around, and what a Junior-Senior Prom it was! With Cinderella as the theme, plus decorations and atmosphere to match, it w.as a gala occasion. We chose Irene Maguet as the Cinderella of the Evening, and then after the prom--well, those are our own memories. The Senior year found a great many more of us taking part in school activities, for we all knew this year was the last call. We cannot but hold dear memories of South Lake, and as this annual goes to press we are looking forward to still more events, both joyful and solemn, which will mark the final passage of our class or 1950. 20 With deep gratitude, Seniors