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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
2
A year end address reflects on uphill road of learning and growth. Speakers emphasize education as tool for wisdom citizenship and future challenges, urging self reliance and responsibility, to vote, think clearly, and use knowledge gained.
The excerpt reflects a student message stressing preparation and personal responsibility. It emphasizes that future success depends on present effort and common sense, noting the motto Today Decides Tomorrow and urging prudence to avoid future trouble.
The Class of 1948 welcomed three talented athletes George Osborne Heinie Gilligan of Macon and Don Merce of Toledo returning as juniors. Heinie captained football in senior year and played basketball. Don Merce stood out in football basketball and baseball.
Saline High School and the Student Council have developed a successful Student Court now in its second year. Howard Scruggs acts as Judge with Joan Wurster as Clerk and Don Merce as Sergeant at arms as the court handles student self government and discipline.
Hallie Jane Mehler class secretary and valedictorian receives a Regents Alumni scholarship to the University of Michigan covering full tuition for two terms with potential renewal for six more terms. Doris Alber earns a scholarship to Central Michigan College at Mt. Pleasant.
The Class of 48 commences with an impressive Baccalaureate Service at the Federated Church. The Junior Class acts as guard of honor in the processional, preceding the Seniors in caps and gowns as the faculty follows.
The Saline High Student Council reorganization included two representatives from each of the upper six classes. Luther Schaible Betty Noble Joan Elsman Marilyn Schaefer Shirley Hagen Roy Burmeister Noriine Klueter Doris Alber led the effort. Elsman and Noble expanded activities while Alber served as secretary and Schaible as president. The school will miss the Class of 48 for their work in establishing the council’s influence.
A portrayal of the Class of 48 girls who played basketball and earned letters. Doris Alber Joan Elsman Dorothy Dieterle Jackie Mitchell and Marilyn Schaefer are recognized for their participation and achievement.
Four senior girls chosen by a student vote last fall join the cheerleading squads Jackie Mitchell Joan Elsman Joan Wurst er and Doris Alber. Doris has two years on the squad and was named captain her senior year.
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