This is an example of Negaunee's high school newspaper. This particular one is from 1954. (Photo courtesy of the Negaunee Historical Society)

NEGAUNEE — Negaunee High School had its own paper. The editorial staff was composed of students and an advisor from the teaching staff. Articles were written about upcoming events at school, sports, world events and of course the column most students were interested in, “Snooper Scoops.” or “Teen Tales.”

This is where you could find out who was going with who and why were John and David in Ishpeming? Y.R. and S.J. recently broke up, wonder why? B.R.and L.M. flirting in ninth grade English. I thought it might be interesting to give you an idea of what was happening at Negaunee High School minus the Snooper Scoops. In 1943, there was a new offer for girls. A special class will be given the first and second periods for girls interested in machine shop.

So far the women in machine shops working on war productions have proven themselves very satisfactory and this course should prove advantageous to girls planning to enter war work after graduation. The boys this year have been making small grinders from old car parts, saws from rails and other small articles. No large machines have been constructed due to lack of castings.

Music pins will not be given out this year as a result of shortage of metal, due to the war. honorary awards will be given. In 1944, there was an article titled, Sacrifice for Victory, by Edward Peterson. Buy bonds! The cry echoes throughout our nation. We are challenged by it and long to do our part. It is very difficult for students to purchase bonds because our means are limited. However, every Wednesday we have an opportunity to invest our dimes and quarters for defense stamps.

If we buy stamps regularly, in time we will be able to purchase a bond. We may feel a dime is very little but remember dimes and quarters make dollars and dollars purchase defense material. When we think of what our friends and relatives are sacrificing, we can do without a candy bar or coke. Remember it is only through sacrifice that victory can be ours! Let’s go to 1955. A class in auto mechanics has been added to the program at Negaunee High. Classes are being taught by Mr. Toivonen and are being held in the Bellstrom garage. There has also been a change in another course, senior history has been changed to social problems. This class is under the supervision of Mr. Meli. Students will be taught to run their classes in a democratic way. Are You Proud of Your City? You should be. Negaunee is a city to be proud of. Although you may disagree,just consider some of the facts. It doesn’t have all the advantages of a large city, but it doesn’t have all the noise, rushing and unfriendliness that exists in them. It has the most modern gym in the U.P.

The Lakeview school is one of the most modern in the area and every convenience is included. You may say, “But there’s nothing to do for recreation.” What about the riding academy, playgrounds for children, baseball and football fields, bowling alley, modern theaters, ice rinks,and ski facilities. Besides a good school sport program. There is often professional entertainment, like the Harlem Globetrotters. Negaunee also won an award for being the cleanest city of its size in the U.S. This award was made possible through the combined effort of the school’s cleanup campaign and the community.

And of course there were articles on how to look your best. You may wear the latest and expensive styles and still not be as fashionable as a girl in a plain skirt and blouse and a pair of last year’s saddle shoes. You can not be fashionable unless you are clean and neat. Each girl has her own type of attractiveness. She dresses and fixes her hair in a manner to flatter her better features. If she looks better in long hair she leaves her hair long regardless of the current trend. But she realizes it doesn’t matter how it’s cut, it is not flattering if it’s not clean and combed.

The smart girl has a well scrubbed look. Her clothes are clean and pressed and she doesn’t believe that dirty saddle shoes are the sign of a “hep teenager.” She uses only a little make-up and knows that perfume is nice if used lightly and is never a substitute for soap and water. Attention all boys! We want to congratulate you on becoming clothes conscious. Most of you deserve compliments about what you are wearing, however there are still some boys who are not particular about their appearance. The fellow that comes to school that looks like someone’s right hand mechanic.

Wearing dirty overalls will cause your associates to form bad opinions of your character. Some boys could show a bit more modesty in their wearing apparel. They choose skin tight Levi’s that a few boys pour themselves into, you’re not Marlon Brando! Your shoes are showing is a favorite advertising slogan. Remember, a good reflection shines out from a brightly polished pair of shoes. One more thing, those monstrous boots being worn in school are not appropriate, They are all right for the farmer, hunter or miner. How about it boys and girls let’s make an all out effort to make Negaunee the school with the best dressed population. If you’re interested in the Snooper or Teen Tales, there’s good reading at the museum.