1,158 Pioneer, Huron High Students Graduate

AtotóTof 1,158 Ann Arbor Pioneer and Hurón High School students were graduated last night in separate commencement exercises at the University's Crisler Arena. Ceremonies were for 436 Huron High students and for 722 Pioneer students. School Supt. W. Scott Westerman Jr. made the presentation of diplomas. Pioneer Principar Theodore Rokicki and Hurón Principal Paul Meyers presented scholarship and citizenship honors. Nancy Grace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grace, 2059 Ascot, a member of the Pioneer Symphony Orchestra for two years and vice president of the Student1 Council, received the Pioneer Mary Ellen Lewis Humanitarian Service Award given to the "senior girl considered outstanding in her altruistic attitude toward her classmates, character and service above self." Miss Grace was a recipiënt of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) award as a junior and was a I ticipant in the Ann Arbor Junior Light I Opera. She plans to attend Michigan I State University next fall. The recipiënt of the Pioneer Horatio N. I Chute Medal given to the Pioneer senior I male student "in recognition of I ing worth in those qualities which go to I make up the highest type of school I zen" was presented to William Malcolm, I president of the Senior Class and son of I Mr. and Mrs. William Malcolm, 702 I Brooks. Malcolm, who plans to attend Eastern I Michigan University and major in I ation was a two-year letter winner in I basketball and football and received I recognition as an all-state athlete this I year. He was president of the Junior I Class and received the Breakfast I mist Award as a junior, received the I Rotary Scholarship as a senior and I ticipated in Boys State. Jamie Baker, daughter of Mr. and I Mrs. Deane Baker, 4944 Scio Church Rd., I who was secretary of the Senior Class I and secretary of the Student Council as I a junior, received the Pioneer Alice I ter Medal. This honor is given to the I "outstanding girl citizen of the I ing class." Miss Baker was also a cheerleader for two years and a member of the I phony band. She plans to attend I bilt University next fall. The recipiënt of the Michigan I ni Honor Trophy Award at Pioneer I High School was Robert Knauss, who.l was president of the Student Council and I a member of the Humaneness in I tion committee. Knauss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Knauss, 1915 Scottwood, who plans to attend Harvard University, played varsity football two years and varsity tennis three years. The co-winners of Pioneer's Michigan Alumnae Honor Trophy were Patricia Rohacz and Connie Ludwig. The alumni award is made on the basis of scholarship, participation in extracurricular activities and outstanding qualities of leadership. Miss Rohacz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rohacz, 2015 Norfolk, was treasurer of the Senior Class and served on the Hostess Committee. She was also a member of the Girls Service League for three years and held an office each year. She was president of the Cantando Choir and girl's business manager in the A Capella Choir. She was also a volunteer Red Cross worker and active in the Ukranian Youth Organization. She plans I t.n attend Michigan State University. (over please) 1,158 PIONEER, HURÓN... (continued) Miss Ludwig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Ludwig, 3851 W. Liberty, was president of the Frenen Club and business manager for the Omega Year book. She served as a Student Council representative and on the Junior Executive Board. As a senior she was chairman of the Student Elections Committee and recipiënt of a Volkswagen-sponsored trip to Germany in the summer of 1970. Recipients of Pioneer's Martin Luther King Jr. Award were Kenneth Hunter, who was president of the Black Student Union, and Annie Smith, who was vice president of the BSU. The award is given to the two black seniors who exemplify the philosophy of Dr. King and have contributed to the betterment of human relations at Pioneer High School. Hunter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter, 809 McKinley, also lettered in basketball and baseball and was a member of the Student Ad Hoc Committee. He served as a member of various other committees dealing with the Humaneness in Education report. Miss Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith, 625 Spring St., participated in the summer Black Theater and the free breakfast program in the community. She was also an Interlochen Scholarship winner f rom "Our Own Thing." She plans to enterWash ifcCommunity College tlugH Susan M. Long, who was secretary of her Sophomore Class and vice president I "of the Junior Class, was the recipiënt of the 1971 Huron Award. Miss Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long, 3109 Lakehaven Dr., was vice president of the Hostess Committee, Student Council representative for two years and a member of the Junior Prom planning committee. She was co-chairman of the Senior Prom. and on the Homecoming Court for two years. She is planning to attend Michigan State University next year. Miss Long received the 1971 DAR Good Citizen Award for Huron High. The other winner of the Huron Award was Gary Weston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Weston, 2520 Dalton, a member of both Forensics and Debate teams, and active in student government. He was a member of the Civil Rights Committee, the Student-Faculty Committee, the Student Advisory Board and delégate to the Wolverine Boys State. Weston participated in the Legislative Intern Program and will attend the University of Michigan in the fall. Robert Merrill Balzhiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Balzhiser, 3930 cpntinued on next page) 1,158 PIONEER, HURÓN... (continued) denwood Lane, was the male recipiënt of the Michigan Alumni Award at Huron. He has been active at Huron particularly in sports, playing on the football, hockey and baseball teams. This year, Balzhiser served as captain of the hockey and baseball teams and was awarded the Governor's Trophy at the State Tournament. He has also served as Student Council representative and as homeroom president. He plans to attend the University of Wisconsin or Yále. The Michigan Alumnae Award was presented to R. Lorre Propst, who was a member of the Debate and Forensics teams. She was chairman and organizer of the ecology project, Environmental Action for Survival (ENACT) and an active participant in Student Government. Miss Propst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I Eobert Propst, 1901 Mershon, will attend I Hastings College in Hastings, Neb. I The two winners of the Martin Luther I King Jr. Award were Cherie Lockett and I Fred Sargent. This recognition is given I at graduation to the senior male and feI male students who are designated by their classmates as having made standing contributions in the field of civil I rights. Miss Lockett, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. I Harold Lockett, 820 Catherine, has been I an active member of many organizations I throughout high school. She participated I in Student Council, STOP, ENACT, Theater Guild, Forensics and modern dance. For the past two years she has been a leader in organizing and . producing Civil Rights Week at Huron. Miss Lockett plans to continue her education at Mount Holyoke College. Sargent, son of Mr. Cleo Guster, 916 Catherine, served as vice president of Student Council and President of the Black Student Union. He was active with the Civil Rights Committee and a member of the Mixed Choir. He will attend Oakland University next f all. The two remaining members of the class of 1899 at Pioneer High School were formally recognized by Pioneer Principal Theodore Rokicki during the commencement exercises. Helen Allmendinger of Ann Arbor and Albert Benhe of Florida were introduced to the 1971 graduating class.