East Grand Rapids High School - Interlochen Yearbook (East Grand Rapids, MI)

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SCIENCE CLUB SPDNSDRS SCHDDL PRDJECT NEW SCDREBDAHD ADDED TD GYM By Gerard M. Willey An electric scoreboard for the bas- ketball games was constructed by sev- eral members of the Science Club and erected in the gymnasium for the benefit of future indoor contests. Supervising the work were Mr. Henry Krul, Mr. Xxiflllillll Kutsche, and Mr. hlaines llejonge. Mr, Kutsche, without whose guidance tl1e project probably would not have been so sllC' cessful, ably took charge of IIIUSI of the electrical wiring Zlllfi construction of electrical apparatus, while Mr. Krul Zlllti Mr. liejonge were general aides. The boys responsible for most of tl1e construction were: Xxiilllillll llurtt, john MacNaughton, and Henry Yinke- Illllldef. The entire Science Club aided i11 the building of tl1e scoreboard by helping to raise inoney for tl1e project. Fairly large constributions by the Student Council and other organizations, how- ever, aided in financing the undertak- ing. Une new feature of the Science Club was its division llltll four stnaller groups, each with a different scientific interest. lly this method. more stu- dents had the opportunity to partici- pate in the scientific activity in which they were tl1e most interested. Division of Aviation Une tif the supplementary units of tl1e Science Club was tl1e Xvifttion Ili- vision under the supervision of Mr. -lanies Ile-longe, The Aero Club was organized by those students interested i11 learning tl1e fundanientals of avi- atio11 and of flying. Sotne were i11ter- ested i11 tl1e probletns involved i11 aero- nautical engineering, but all were eager for a knowledge of groundwork i11 general. The purpose of this ground- work was to teach the club rnetnbers about tl1e aviation industry. In carry- ing out this idea, the club seems to have been at least partially successful. Activities within tl1e club were inany and varied. Movies showing lllt' prin- ciples uf gliding were shown by Mr. Gerald Yinkeinulder at one of the meetings. while at others sollle of the nieinbers presented reports o11 techni- cal processes necessary to aviation. Money for lllfl activities vas raised both by sales and by dues. llues of itive cents per meeting were to be col- lected from each rneniber by the treas- urer. Said Secretary-Treasurer -lerry Willey, Treasury report tair and ris- tiFI2l..' l For tl1e purpose of simplicity, tl1e Aviation and Radio Clubs uere coin- ibined for tlteir picture. Center picture, left to right. Seated: llavid l,oeks, Aviationg Gerard Willey. Aviation Secretary- Treasurerg Ifrederick Currier, Radio, Wiilliain johnson, Aviation. Standing: Robert Currier. Radiog lilvin Harris, Aviation, Ted Kindel, Aviationg hlanies Clark, Radio: Vvil- liatn l aust, Radio: ,laines Schellinz, Aviation, Harry Hurd, Aviation Chair- inang llavid llrennan, Aviation: john KlcReyn0lds, Aviaiiong Robert lie Young, Aviation. Absent from picture: Henry Yinke- 111ulder, Radio. Division of Photography This section was organized for tl1e purpose of iinproving ont-'s technique i11 taking pictures and in processing tihns. Mr. Xxiilliiilll Kutsche, hiniselt a photographer of some note, taught the prospective photographers all that his experience indicated was necessary for a thorough understanding of tl1e sub- ject. This included a study of stop' openings, photographic coniposition, enlarging technique, and many other, 1 phases of photography which are ini- portant to the L'2iIllC1'1llll2lll. Cheinicals for developing fllllls were obtained front the school chemistry laboratory, or were purchased by tl1e club front outside sources. lfach llltlll- ber had his owtl equipintnt. Camera styles varied all the way from the Argus ininicatn In the larger folding Kodak with a fast lens. For illustration uf tl1e Photography Club, see left hand picture: l.eft to right: joseph Martin, Secre- tary: jerry I.ugthart, .lohn Xloore,l Chairman: .lack liingetnan. Thotnasl Warren, Xtilliarn lfaust, lfarl Hick-l tnan, Treasurer. Absent fffilll picture: To111 Rose. who acted as purchaser fir the club, llale Yan Utteren, Kenneth Hicks. Division of Bio-Chemistry To further knowledge of science be- yond that gained in school was the basis tor the establishment of the bio- chernistry unit. The rnain activity oi this organization was the experiment- 'ttion in the relatively new held called hydroponics by tl1e chemists and biolo- gists. liy the layrna11, this process is referred In as tl1e growing of plants without soil, The plants are cultivated ill a special cheinical solution which supplies all the nutritious t-'etnents ordinarilf: given up by natures soil. This research, however. was thorough- ly enjoyed by exery ineniber partici- pating i11 tlze club activities unzler tl1e dirtcton of Mr. Krul. The group had no elec'eil officers. but was just a nurnber of boys who worked co-operatively together. The club was one of tl1e main units to sup- port the financing of tl1e scorebward. Any money necessary for club use was raised through sales. Picture of the liio-Chemistry unit is in tl1e lower right corner. l.eft to right: .lack Crothers, l'hil- lip Hevboer, john KEHCNHUQTII n, James ylohnson, Christopher South- wick, xviliiitlll liurtt, Mr. Krul, Ad- visorg Robert Hess. Harland Smith, Charles Mettani, jerry Mulder. Absent from picture: Clarence XX'ebb, james llewar. Division of Radio A profound interest in the develop- rnent and construction of the radio formed tl1e foundation of the Radio Club. The club spent its tinle, under tl1e direction of Mr. Kutsche, learning jllsl what's what ill the art of radio construction. The n1e111hers started out by building a single tube receiver, to which they intended to add tubes and parts until they had constructel a niore powerful seven or eight tube set. llesides the enjoyrnent which the members gained from tl1e club, they also absorbed a lllllff' illtrfutlgll kttuvv- ledge of the fields of radio and electri- city. This knowledge cottld prove to be very practical in future years, es- pecially if any 1ne111ber desired lo take up any forni uf radio as his career.

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2-. 'l'lge Arts Klub, founded on an inter- est in the fine arts-music, drama, and painting--was one of the new clubs organized at lfast for the 1939-19-10 school year. Membersltip consisted of girls of the upper three grades. 'lihe girls were well advised and assisted in their activities by two, and sometimes three. faculty advisors. Kliss YYright and Mis. carpenter were the regular advisors. and Miss Xkaterman dropped in ey ery few meetings to see ltow the club was progressing and In give any suggestions which she might have per- taining to future activities. 'l'he club ls divided into different groups, one for art, one for lllllslf, one for drama, and so on. liach connnit- tee has the job of finding stillle' place that the cltib can visit Iii learn more about the finer arts. lluring the year, the members spent their time jumping between different exhibits. 'lio the Grand Rapids .-Yrt Gallery the .-Xrts lilub frequently took pilgrimage-s with the intention of catching a good view of modern art and architecture and forming their own opinions as to its value. Plays ptit on by the Liivic Players formation and enjoyment, and many afternoons or eveitings would tind the members of the Arts lilub intently watching a stage production such as YYhat A l.ife, a story of the inimft- able Henry Aldrich. -lust as a method of proving' that thev were interested in the finer arts, ,l a man for each meeting. After a short time, howei er, when this sy stem did not prove entirely satisfactory. the By Gerard M. Willey :irls got together and held an election for club officers. ln the photograph at the lett, and ding from left Io right. are: rea Seated: kilarissa Parsons. Xorine Ilradneld, Secretary, lletty ,leant 'l'homas. ,lean YYease, ,lanet Y eenboer,t Patricia itray es, Y ice President: lxath- rnie llelknap, Shirley Zimmer. t Standing: Miss carpenter, ikllX'lstrI'Ql litrlt t Mt Xioy Pre d nt ll lt Jar: . ' 'si e 1 arm: ra rnac. Martha Pleasant, Xancy l'.ltett,, Y 5 , . .Xnra l.ae tooper, lxuth laley, -ltnyee' Sackett, Margaret Xadler, I.ila hlolzn- son, Miss YYright, .-Ydvisor. alll-Y CONTINUES WUHK AT EAST l'he lfast chapter of the Hi-Yl swu tence at our school, l,oosely associate: ng into another year of its evilt-Q ' l twith the YMCA. the Hi-Y, founded on the ideal To create, ttlattttatlt, an lt ext end throughout the school and community high standards of Lihris- tiai i character, carries out the princi- ples of leadership, sportsmanship, and ischolarship. l l'wo or three delegates front the' also tormed a valuable source ol in-' lfast Hi-Y are sent each year to the State Older lloys' conference held in Xu vember, and it is their hope to send representatives to the National Hi-Y eongress from .lime 20 to 24 to be held in Uberlin, Ohio. l.ast year the organization was represented at the State conference by Richard Howald and several members, led by club Presi-,no repre dent llarbara Mc.-Xvoy, banded to-'tor gether and set their Cttltrst' for Michi- gan's largest city, lletroit. ihe pur- pose of this jaunt was to set the noted as well as to witness Shakespearian drama, lfach one who made the trip came home with the feeling that something definite had been gained by the experience. lnternally, the club amuse-Ll itself by holding a series of club spreads. at which there was probably a large quantity of g-issiping, and maybe not much else acc--niplishtd, besides eat- ing. .Xt the beginning of the year, the clttb had no officers, electing a chair- n-! ' if '-7 J Richard llarrie. Sn far this year, - 'sentatives hay e been selected' any conference. Mr. llenton Yates, faculty advisor, said, lt sure is a tough -it-b to select v one or two delegates. tnl Helen Hayes in action on the stagefl . Aid to School Administration 1 me ul the chiet functions ot the, I Hi-Y ls to give all possib e aid to the faculty and administration in the run- ning ot the school in the best posstblei ,way. Many times the group s cooper- 'ation llits been a beneht to the school, c-up -' ' eeially when the members joiriedt with the Student tiouncil to prohibit! the HTH younger children tr--in running und at basketball games, , ln many other ways the Ili-Y has ferent activitfes. Many biilliant, inter- esting. and worthwhile speakers have been brought to our school auditorium to present views designed to aid Us in understanding some of our youth problems. ltr, Glenn lfrye, who sttolilt along these general lines, is an excel- lent example of the type of individual called upon by the Hi-Y. Hi-Y In Action 'lihe Hi-Y is organized also upon the idea of better social life and relation- ships. YYithin the club itself, the mem- bers hold many social gatherings, Une of the Ittost boisterous of these out- iltgs ia the Hi-Y spread with all its traveling between the houses of the members, the blaring victrolas and radios, and the inevitable clatter of honking liortts. However, it can't be said that each participant doesn't thoroughly enjoy himself: at least, its nexer been said to date. Klub speakers, nten well versed in their particular subjects, are often called into the meetings to talk over common, everyday problems with the boys. Questions can be asked at such a time, and, consequently, a variety of useful knowledge is absorbed by all. The Pioneer Prom March 29, 19-10. Une of the high- lights of liast's social life at school, the Pioneer Prom, arrived and passed with as great a degree of sue- cess as has ever been attained. Not only was the Prom a success Io those attending, but also an eminent achievement for its motivating force, the Hi-Y, 'lihe metnbers of this organi- zation can be justly proud of their part in sponsoring the Pioneer Prom. lt is the sincere hope of the entire school that the Hi-Y will be able to maintain its unexcelled standards for years to come, ln the right photograph. reading from left to right, are: Seated: .lohn Stoutjeszlylv, Robert Graff, 'lireasurerg liilttlore YYilliams, Kenneth hlolltlsotl, President: Richard Ilarrie, Yice President: -lohn Higbee, tiharles lletts. Standing: Harley Alllsle, YYilliam lfarrant, Kenneth Nickel, Wayne YYil- liams, YYilli1tm'l'ravis,Robert Gilmore, elark YYierhake, llonald .loltttsOli, Al- lan Parrott, Richard llowgtld, Klr, llenton Yates, 4Xdxisor. .Xbsent I't'ttItl picture: Rev llignall, -'iven its support to the school in tht- ,Secretarvi Robert llarrah, A

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MANY ACTIVITIES CARRIED IIIIT BY IUNIIIR HIGH wont inn PLAY nr ins iummisn scnnnt By Gerard M. Willey Une of the really worthwhile activi- ties of the school year was aided by the 7,X group. 'lillls activity, the col- lection of books for a Grand Rapids Youth tienter, was a school-wide pro- gram, bttt Mr. Kutscht-'s seventh grad- ers did the acttlal work of carrying the books front the rooms to the place where they were to be collected for the Youth tienter. 'lihe 7.-X students, determined to aid every worthy cattse, held a series of money-raising enterprises, and by doing so, were able to contribute ten dollars to the tiommunity tihest llrive last fall. Une interesting side-light re- garding the students of room 307 was that they organized themselves into a club, both for the enjoyment and pro- tit of the room. .-X novel idea of tining a person otie cent each time he was tardy or had to stay after school was inaugurated, and it is very probable that the room treasury showed a rapid increase at times. l,ast january, the pupils of 507 were the guests of Mr, Kutsche at his home, and judging from all reports, none had ever had a better time in his life. 7B's Publish Class Newspaper Highlight of the school year in room 301 was the publication by the pupils of a small newspaper, School Talk. lfnder the supervision of their teacher, Miss Mackeben, twenty-eight children were l-cept busy writing for three consecutive periods. 'llhey did call a halt, however, at regular inter- vals for each student to write an inven- tory of what he had accomplished for himself and for the group. 'l'he tnotto of the 7ll's is to learn something ourselves and to teach others. liach Monday morning the class opens with a fortnal business meeting, conducted by officers who are elected twice a year. 'lihe class is not under the control of one person. but is divided into committees, whose duty it is lu arrange activities and pro- jects, sticli as. lllllts ul. study, field Itrig-s, teas, newspapers. plays, and par- ties lfunds for the ljllsllltes needs of the class were raised by the sale of per- sftlllil labels on a Ctfllltlllssl-'Il llilflf and by food sales, all of which netted a fair profit. 'lilie cultural side of the fl!! was brought out by the many worlss of art which were distrihtited around the riitrttl. 'lihe best of these was a mural entitled School ,-Xctivi-I lies,ii which hung on the back wall. tiollections of Mexican colored :lass gleamed pleasantly in the sttnliglit as it streamed through the windows of Tirtilll 501. Honors were brought to the room during the ,lunior Mixer when bliss Mackebens seventh grad-' ers ran till' with all the charade prizes. 7C's Study Drama Much of the work iti literatttre of Miss Ile-Ionge's students was con- cerned with drama. 'l'he pupils care- fullv studied all the rules of dramati-I zation, and soon were writing their own version of 'l'om Sawyer. ln the latter part uf February, Miss XX'right fascinated the students with a talk on what she had seen and done during her trip through Mexico. As is custo- mary in the seventh grades, the birth- days of Uiashington and l.incoln were celebrated with oral reports, poems, and cartoons relating to their lives. .Xt Christmas time, Miss llevlongt-'s charges prepared fl basket of food, clothing, and toys so that a poor fam- ily might feel a share of the Ynletide jet'- lluring the geography class' study tif South .-Xmerica, one of the pupils, lfleanor Henry. brought and showed tilms on South .-Xmerica. These films were very helpful to an understanding of what the countries of our southern neighbor are really like. .Ns part of the program for outside activities, the 7Li's visited the Michigan llakeries and the Iiell 'lielephone Liompany. Iioih visits increased the practical knowledge of the pupils by allowing them In action. 'llo top off the social angle, the grade sections joined tu give , . . witness actual industries in seventh a tea for tne mothers ot the pupils, thus enabling the parents In become better acquainted with each other and with the teachers. Eighth Grade Cops Prizes .Xt christmas time it llilw been the Fllsttvlll to award prizes for the best decorated thristmas lI'L'L's of the dif- ferent rootns. 'lihis last Vliristtnas the two eighth grade Ttwvltls walked oft with the Iifst prize of three dollars and the second prize ot two dollars tor the prettiest trees. .Xt the beginning of the school year, each section, class .X under the super- vision of bliss lirnmbaugh, and Vlass ll under the watclifttl eye of Mr. Mcltride, elected a set of officers to and direct the affairs uf the lfrom this, class ,X dex eloped of committees, ttpon which everyone had the opportunity to serve. The citizen group organized a class jury which received suggestions from the class and met when ten offenses lilled its slate. Regardless of whether or llot the class had a jury, each rootn held a meeting every Monday morn- ing for the purpose of discussing busi- ness and recreational plans for the future. govern classes Il refllcr English Classes Present The Mikado The Mikado, a tnadcap operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. was the sub- ject of dramatization in the eighth grade linglish classes. 'lihe perform- ance was thoroughly enjoyed by every- one, even by those taking part in the program. An old-fashioned school was set up and conducted jtlst as it would have been many years ago. Many times during the year, the piano in 304, with Miss llrumbaugh at the key- board, reverberated with the music of historical periods. junior Mixer-Highlight Event 'lihe social high spot of the year for the seventh and eighth grades was the ,Iunior Mixer. .Xn iltllllsltlg program, prizes for the llltisl attractive and original costumes, dancing, and re- freshments combined to make a highly entertaining evening. lloth the sex enth and eighth grades haxe had a very successtul year, and are Itiiilfgltlg forward to more enyoy- ment next year.