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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1942 volume:

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K .N r V5.1 .N - 1- '-5 -. , ,I 2 A 1 r ' , , Y S 4,5 , H I v 1 ffl, Q . J 5 ' .1 V, 2. A N n 1942- INTERLCJ CHEN Published bythe EAST GRAND RAPIDS HXGH SCHOOL nd Rapids,NHchigan East Gra TABLE OF CCNTENTS FACULTY ............ 6 SENIORS .... . 9 UNDERCLASSMEN . . . . 27 ORGANIZATIONS . . . . 33 ATHLETICS . . . . . 43 STUDENT LIFE . . . . 59 4 To Stanton E. Ellett-a great man-simple, serene, sympathetic, sincereg We, the class of nineteen forty-two, dedicate this vol- ume With friendship and esteern. I 5 ! 'ggi'- Forrest G. Averill .All of the students, both Seniors and underclassrnen, are Well acquainted with Mr. Averill's friendly smile and cheerful hello. He is the friend of every student, a sympa- thetic administrator, and a progressive leader. Stanton E. Ellett Mr. Ellett has been sincerely missed this last semester His many friends among the students and faculty arf: eagerly awaiting his return in lune for Comrnencemer. Exercises. Lois L. Waterman The Seniors in years to come will miss the excellence of Miss Waterman's instruction in both literature and Eng- lish. But she will still be on hand to issue invaluable ad- vice to the student body. I. Foster Moore Although Mr. Moore has a full schedule with his physics, chemistry, and physical science classes, he ha: found time to give valuable leadership and assistance t: the stage crews and student council. Henry Krul As if biology and science Weren't enough to teach, Mr. Krul has begun to give instruction in several First-Aid courses. Marie Yonkman Mrs. Yonkman breathes a deep sigh of relief as an- other Interlochen goes to the printers. Her patience an: good humor have been the Wonder and envy of us all Cornelia Berg Because of Miss Berg's friendly and cooperative spirit, the art room has become the most popular room on the campus. Stanley McBride Mr. McBride is Well liked by the student body, He is an excellent teacher, and he has done wonders witl' the baseball team. Ruth Leedy Mrs. Leedy is sincere, friendly, and fun-loving. She is always Willing and eager to help individual students with their Work. Virginia Stapert Miss Stapert has been very busy with basketball, base ball, and other sports this year. She is noted for he capability and popularity with the girls. 6 Benton Yates Mr. Yates has promoted a civilian defense program for East that has been very successful. He has an enthusias- tic grin and friendly word for all. Helen Delonge Miss Delonge is a teacher of exceptional ability. Friendly, always helpful, she makes them learn, they can do no less. 1, 4,41 1 .4 1 335' A V ,411-AL4.f,v I y.fL ' 'VV V- ! fu , z 5 -. A ,. gl 'Who' 34,219-1 ffl' ' 4'4 ti! ,! half, 1 X I,-, ,I , I A 4-74 . ,v 4 A? Audrey Wright Besides discharging her regular duties in Spanish and French, Miss Wright has devoted her time to producing two excellent assemblies. Such ambition and energy are possessed by few. Walter Scharmack Mr. Scharmack is immensely popular with the students and faculty. The Interlochen staff especially wishes to thank him for providing a cabinet in which we could keep our paraphernalia. Allan Elliott Although Mr. Elliott has been at East for only one year, his sincerity and good sportsmanship have made a host of friends. Phyllis Armitage Miss Armitage is a newcomer to East, but her friendly personality and charming accent have made her a popu- lar member of the facultv. Eleanor Chase I-low Miss Chase can smile and be cheerful after direct- .ng and producing two hit plays for the students is more ,han we can understand. Kenneth Kincheloe What wonders Mr. Kincheloe has accomplished during his second year as instructor of the band and chorus! Vlyron Vent He's in the army now -and after spending only one semester at East, too. The luniors miss him and hope he will return to resume his teaching in history and English :nd his good work on the Flintlock. Mildred Nelson Mrs. Nelson's typing classes are beginning to turn out superior typists on a mass production scale. 7 Virginia Blanchard Mrs. Blanchard has vigorously promoted the sale of War Bonds and Stamps, and through her untiring efforts East has a nice sum to turn over to Uncle Sam. Reed Waterman During the past year Coach has sponsored an intra mural program for the boys which has proved very suc cessiul, He is a splendid example of good sportsman ship and fair play for all boys to follow. William Kutsche Mr. Kutsche has good-naturedly suffered the kidding promoted by his marriage in March. He has even found time to take a large number of pictures for the Interlochen. Harriet Iarmol Miss Iarmol, another newcomer, has found the girl responsive to her teachings. Her excellent advice wif doubtless save many young husbands from indigestior Margaret Brumbaugh Miss Brumbaugh is a grand person and an excellent instructor. Her genuine sense of fairness and good sports- manship has made her a friend of all the students. Laura Mackeben Her students will testify to her good humor and capc bility as an excellent teacher. Doris Schaefer When the Flintlock suddenly became an orphan at the beginning of the mid-semester, Mrs. Schaefer and Mrs. Leedy adopted it and brought it triumphantly to the end of the term. Grace Dowling During the second semester the junior high school an world history students have benefited by the able ir struction and generous help offered them by Mrs. Dowling Mina Ienks Many students have profited this past year from sym- pathetic and masterly tutoring by Mrs. Ienks, 8 bggfij, We ,EMWWWQQ V2 , I Q,-Q-fqym, f ' ,H 41 -. R fd x . , L,-.. ,sm- ,S Wm! . ,SUM aka 4 x Id - 1 I Nr A IL! 'lf ' ll ,Aj K Marytjee Barkman l It tx l J 'Barkie tis never ai tr' loss tor' words or ideas. You will r.t,.1.f'x .find wherever! there is 'fun going on. I Y 1 Doris May Barnett We will always remember the soft southern accent an , pleasant personality that Doris brought to East. ' - . , X ,LL I ' s K - MM! xwfw in l L ,ff 0 l ' ' , ' ' ' I r f ,ff 444 , xg' . Q ' M M if ' I ' A5 1 . ,,1Af0 121 c,L,,vv..,QkI V I J Iohn Stoakes Barrie ' 'UMW I , lack is one of our humorous lads, and he will be long - remembered at East. Our only fear is that we won't be able to forget his jokes. ' Robert Carl Behnke Bob is well known in the Senior Class as the mathn matical and chemistry wizard. I-le has passed many classmate in chemistry, trigonometry and physics. , L, 'V LA LJ-. 4 ' X X Ro ert nry Bennett, Ir. C! b was our class president during the Senior year and n back in '4.U. This shows much better than any- -. th ng we might say the respect and genuine friendship his fellow students have for him. Everett Emerson Berg Ev has shown real business ability in handling tl' Interlochen funds. Anyone who can make our budgt come out right is really an expert. tty ff M,'Ji X. go K1 tjlkkoit U 0 NMXLL' fypt gjvtytjyit Hip ENN Q rivufi. .nrtfudf WWW 1 ima 'M ' Saragp arshall Berry LC 'U' With the Style Show, Senior Play, the Interlochen, and a few outside activities, Sally is so busy that her days JI tand eveningsl are far too short. Charles A. Betts Everyone at East has a Hi there for Chuck. We'i sorry he had to be banged up a bit in football, but h forty-five yard run with a badly sprained ankle again Godwin was eloquent proof of his loyalty and sport. manship. Virginia Bliss Virginia hasn't been with us long, but she has certainly made her presence known. We wish we had more stu- dents like her. Barbara Ann Borough Barb is the class debutante. She has a pleasant smi' and friendly word for everyone. 10 W' I Fd' 76 ' ' lan Nichols Bowl.. M fi Y Bud is always happy. He is one of the few Seniors who oesn't fret or worry about a thing. He will undoubtedly :il serenely and successfully throu h life. lame: Webster u ' Iim h be or only one year, but even in this shor ve all grown to know and like him. X hanno Claire Busch Ieanne has many interests in sc ol , rat ramatics, and creative writing. We su ct th n- arest outside of school is rather ' ta Iohn Horace Bushnell Every class must have its Don an, and Iohn is ours. Will we ever be able to forget ose subtle remarks in Senior Class meetings? QL 5 ,ba Qjgo XJOIXX , X6 Ovadx 6 ff 2 was onltcmce Cargill It has been said that the busiest people find the mo t me for work and play. How about it, Connie? With enior Play, the Style Show, and the Carnival, you sho d e an authority on the subject. Clark C. Caskey Clark has already begun to work for a comm the United States Marine Corps. He will probably giving orders soon to a number of the Senior boys. firp ichard W. Chapman Dick is the suave, smooth, sophisticated, man of the orld type. He leaves behind him a trail of broken aarts. Donald Iohn Clark Don plays, a mean sax and is always ready and will- ing to provide music for an old-fashioned jam session. Oh, he studies, too. ,. - - f -J.. 'gm Ne, - nn Cp. A -,-,K - ' 1a,r...1w4,,,-Q C L --I 1 '11, .k.,,,.,,,.1 S .J his .onxja 5' Leven, l.tsn.,li lex 9 i 'Lo 1 We Ll - QA, N- zulu 'LQ ' ' ' 1 A . - - -X4-1-QS-1 Ark ,J . , ,Q 4 'ng Clqfk 0 . ,Z Iane has be n with us for only a year, but her cheerful :ture and willingness to work have made her everyone's end. She, too, has an extremely important outside in er- .t. A-4 5 lack F. Crothers M We are afraid that ack is graduating ' out know- ing that he has cause a fl t in a u r of feminine hearts. Why is it t n ' 1 livious to facts? 11 ,4477 fvW ' ri 1 u ure hm ose profession ot medicine. o rt D ur 16 W t en eflul rs ty forecast .1 . Ik . Robert Alan Darrah Bob is an absent member ot the Senior Class. E jumped the gun and ran down to Michigan State Cc lege to complete the first semester of his Freshman yeo Smart boy, and ambitious, too. 1' A f' Q N -- F 9 Q .jxrxgg f,fltfg -X .MJ fx l ,MV - -H ., 1 ' 'Ls .r X'-N, - JL f'XJX sf?-2 s KW xjkjx' I V ' fx '1 -- - x 'S X, ., - , K Q , f P' ... .1 'tsrewat Y as -S V A .Qu lack Dingemcm ,Qs gpg lack is so quiet and shy that we seldom reali is around. He has been known to remind us ot hi esehce by gigantic, explosive sneezes. X' 5 lim is one of thos ' peo o has many ' nc and o eynemi this in lite he sh go tc ,lily if Iames Worner Drummond x J, Mary Elizub gage? f , To ar es u cr 1 t r hel in o make this Interlb e a y. ol ubsc ' ns t top speed, an e o p i for success f the Style e scholastic achievements are the talk ot the clas it f BW IW n? Gene Fllett ut she hasnt confined her activities merely to schoc work. Her good work on the Interlochen and excelle portrayal ot udith in the Senior Play will be long reme: M bered S mtv vt' U n W arrant. Ir. e thought that Bill, our class athlete, was entirely de- vo d to his work. However, late in the year, we suddenly le in ed that he has acquired a new interest. D illiam Lawrence Faust X Bill was our photography editor for the Interlochen. ight adiustments, Just ask him. He is an authority c 'Xxx vou want to know anything about 'camera angles th b' t. S e su Jfec cf XX t 1 ,V , . . . If lk . J L - fl if f, lf ' ' I.. W t M71 ,xi ft .Yi 'J FIV iv . :J J ' Q ' ' ' ,V g ta -5' ff, ,Y - 11,1-Avi' 'lv Wy K l, ly , j 'Ni' f v V f f .4 ,J ,, iff: .f ,w Vernon Stuart Foote, Ir. l it ' Stuart is our electrical wizard. lt there is any wiring to be done back stage, call on him. He also seems to be the only one who understands the phonograph in Room 301. Richard Addison Ford The entire school always has envied Dick's vitali and enthusiasm. His leadership in Student Council h made his presence invaluable. How will East get alo: without him next year? 12 we-gft, '! 1-6- fzdofr' obert Earle Gilmore I lf you want to meet someone who is always accommo- ' :ting cmd friendly, let us introduce you to Bob. Rumor Jd it that he once out-talked Henry. Marcia Lee Goetz Titian hair and flashing eyes that, surprisingly enough, belong to a mild disposition. orbert Lloyd Grotenrath nys. May we meet again in some far-off port, Fred Henry Gygax Ered is a quiet, studious lad, but he has an unpredicta- ble sense of humor that is likely to erupt at the slightest provocation. X. ,- 'W -- f A l , ff ' , A f X 1 J J ,I 4 if ' 1 x ' ' ,f ,. 'ff ,- Lge! ' 4 1 H if: fi 1 5 , L 1 1 I V Z' I X 1 f-. 4.1, :lwina McConniclr Halliday A better or more sincere friend just isn't to be found an Edwina. She can be counted on to lend assistance any activity of the class, 1- Elvin Palmer Harris Elvin is dependable, capable, and a staunch friend, lt is not difficult to prophesy his future, for suctligitelligence and ambition as his produce results. V. ,V 1 X ,tl s , , , 1 X 0 Q '1-,QGIL I 'J Q 'A R I ffif' C, K- fi if - Nc, :tty Frances Haynes ' E ,-. ' 1 'L Although Betty is an actress of great ability, she is defi- tely not temperamental. Her sunny disposition and gen- f al friendliness have made her a popular member of e Senior Class Emest Earl Hickman Every time someone makes a poster, Earl is called upon to exercise his skill as an expert printer. How he finds time to maintain that good scholastic standing is a mys- tery to us. Oh, yes-he designed the Interlochen cover, too, inneth Kirk Hicks. Ir. Kenny is the mystery boy of 201. We wish he would ly around the Senior session room and become better 'auainted with us. But then-who are we to investigate ,,,, 3 interests on the third floor? X Mary Lee Higgins I 'J We don't know whether Mary Lees pleasant. person- ality or her born business ability is responsible for the outstanding work she has done at East. 13 L, iff-11- 1 East says farewell to one of the nautical Grotenrath X -1 5 N x i ,T 1 414 . 44 -vu , . .rx J I 1' , E DQ-ai' Qu I 17 Dora Kay Hoven Feminine charm, intelligence, and genuine friendliness are seldom so pleasantly combined. Even such a smart girl agrees that there definitely is something about a soldier. il ,, Iohn S Igcbbseng , f , Qprefree pai!-y goingl,kzd'E'is a boy with mar af , 1 .JJ-K rv .Lf If ,NM bg, 4 ' 0 YN ' f If r- jq-Qiends. E The rf ulty Lwill miss him. X 5' :Sy '- 0 I U Barbara Lue Iarnac In her quiet way, Barb has achieved some original and effective results in her art work. She is always willing to make posters for our parties, plays, or style shows. T 9: Gordy will be chieflwflqimbere fonlelis punctu arrival at school in themning. Wmind, Gordon- Gordon Drexel Iohnson were just kidding. S x . GBM- '8'-fr .aa qs . A Wg it . INK 'N . , Mfr . Q Ru ry aec l Q ' Good s ort i t W s 'be She is always ready an wi ' to l ke ny as activity a simcess. I , QR David Pa i ell X It's the lris in him h rn s Dave, e. Give hi ten minutes to think u pl action nd then gag 'f in amazement at the r ults. QW 114 -M2 , u 1 -.1 L KJ lack William Kennedy lack followed Bob to Michigan State to make sure that the lad was properly chaperoned. There's only one point that bothers us. Who is going to watch lack? Agnes Elaine Kleimeyer Her marvelous sense of humor and peculiar questioi have made,lnany,a day more cheerful for us all. Y f J I ff! if if ' f cq ,fl .f .J ' X- - J x . gf, Henry Edward Koopmcm. lr. Hank often burns the midnight oil, but we wonder just how much school Work he accomplishes in these sessions. Io Ann Frances Krieg As quiet and demure a maid as you will find. Io A1 has made many friends, and we are sorry to lose her. 14 r,s,Q.g5.f rtty M. Lesley Ki' 4- E? The future Doctor LesleY has spent her hours profitabq E- E E achieving a good scholastic record and having fun. .-X ay all future ventures turn out as successfully as havefq N ose in high school. .H Xt Ierry Lugthart R-5 Ierry is one swell fellow. We know him as an earnest worker and a grand sport. :rothy M. Marsh Well say Dorothy is a girl worth knowing. She is a inscientious worker whose friends will testify to her abil- f Moreover, she can be depended upon at all times. Ioseph W. Martin Ioe's exuberant good spirits and ready wit have e f him everyones friend. We hear he can cut a me ug, too r X :rothy Marie Mills A I After three busy years at Creston and Central, Dorothy itered East High. We know they must have regretted W :ing such a dependable, friendly girl. Donald Edward Morgan Don has a reserve supply of information on almost every subject. We regret f t next year's Seniors won't have the advantage of his i eresting additions to civics discussions. H7 jx ff' vig!! 'jf M417 :ty L H CL! ,A-,ir Q,,A, , ,V fa-,Gif , .fL.4,..,gf'4 V, ,Mr My yebfff X . xy K ' ' wr f I im M. Naam -'sf' X If-ffg East says goodby to another Nadler. He leaves to pos- EY? rity many friends and a few very poor jokes. W ' K . Margaret lane Nichols 0 Ability, brilliance, career-these are the ABC's of t e Se-nior's brainchild, the Interlochenp guiding spirit. 14 V in f I M lf! ff milf ,J mneth Willard Nickel ll I Xl A boy of unusual ability and ambition, Ken should go r in his chosen field. We students at East will be able say, l knew him when. Mary Elberta Oostveen Mary is never ostentatious, never noisy, b t l is as merry for her as for the next one. East w' iss he shy smile and pleasant manners. 1 ' P. V 4 yi A Allan P' rggtt. Ir. A ff ' ' bl 'curl hair and flashing smile have caused , a yd-6 femininexheart to flutter, What will the eighth d s do without him next year? ' Richard' . Petter 0 The y that music has charms to soothe the gentle sex-Qid Dick is a gentleman who should knowwff 9 A 1 Ly '2,'1',f ff f J . 'LMP f ' .-vs 5 e- , . i 9 ' fd, ,I gf X 'KJ .h f ll . jjj, , Ann Petter So tlemen prefer blondes? l-lere's one young lady A1 v disproves the well-known theory, Sal's vivacity and I t have made her one of the best-liked and most popu- lar girls in the Senior Class. X Mary lane Phillips 1 DX Mary lane always discovers the sunny side of thing ll PM . People simply can't be blue around a girl like that, 1 n ' 1 V X' ' -. i I x ' X- i ir' Der thy Ie Pidrce J' 'oily complete sincerity and quiet smile exhibit y p f t t the sense and nonsense of life can be pleas' 1 tly lended. Martha L. Pleasant Martha's cheery disposition has lightened many mc ments for us all, and her conscientious scholastic etfor have raised the standards of the class, 73 My William G. Poisson Bill is an advocate of the back to nature movement. His extensive knowledge of hunting and fishing has been of great value to the biological science division of East High. J , r L is Rarisom. Ir. f , Betwee Band, Stu nt unci ' la' Ed has h d pl ty e e , n e, long summer vacati n to icover fro his Segdr Year. ' ,AJ zvyfff' J 1 pf' . i My-f twf M Ruth Iule Rich Conscientious and generous, Ruth is a good friend to h . Not many of us possess such loyal and thought- n tures. v K . , V - mes Rose Roon -f Although lim left us in mid-year, his cheerful smif and too numerous jokes haven't been forgotten, lust as xx six I the lunior girls. P wx 16 iomas Allan Rose Without question Tom is the best-natured boy in the ass He deserves some sort of award as an excep- Jnal mechanic for continuing to squeeze service from weather-beaten Model T, which earned a decent burial ng ago. Alan Richard Ryan With his superrsalesman technique Al has been valuable to the Senior Class, Whatever activity h promotes is bound to go over with a bang. K J - 1 5 . I 1 V N argue Schmidt Margie is a perfect lady, She never says a harsh or ikmd word about anyone. Such perfection deserves 'td will achieve its own reward. ' .y r , Richard E. Sayers 1 fy J' lv Dick has bravely eivadedi the girls and goesariglht on his Q'7SE,3y1,0Iby Keingvan all-around good . ot , ' I ll. , 1 it I fair rift M s it 41 I Jfvf ff t A t A! A, Ng, ,tl 'V ,Q 41' - f if lu.. ,J ,iixtff 1 c6 -4.,-L v A , , ,r ff' l ,LQ..l.x,.4,,N, ji -po , Q26 i,KL',ct!'! , I , Y. mes Wallace Snow The Senior girls have been irked not a little because yf n s interests of the heart have been largely amongfilvfe iderclclssmen. ' Martin Sprite, Ir. Martin has one throu h school with uiet ersever Q Q CI I9 ance and a very small percentage of wasted effort. x it t t 1 X ' f X 'J ffl il I 5' IV ., s 1 ,lf 11 V ' f vfp arporie Ann Thomas East will never forget the volatile ' arme tlfe xp' L ench assembly. Marge is fun-loving, generou a l- ays ready to do her share. Dale VanOtteren Dale is never without an idea. His strangely success ful way of failing to h ar and see what he doesnt want to kno ha been the envy of all of ,ZA ffm -19 V A ' V7 Q ldoybcvfac 'Y W1 .1 X A 1, - . -M -if , y 1 ,A '44, L' 'V ae Adele Wagner Although Mae Adele has a very important outsi terest, she has managed to devote a gnod al of er ne to making friends and helping in cla activ't'es. Norma Evelyn Wetherby quiet, pleasing ways are l suc sful in e, we Since girls with dark, I ir, sinile and are willing to bet on No a he ' lso co idered a whiz in athletics.L4 m Jw if ,f I 9 if A V M V ,ff f? Vqf, , cf ' f f 5 ,, L I l VJ 'f' 'KJ VX, lean Franc elia Whitfield Fran probably has more friends than any other Senior, but she deserves every one of them. With her personality and great musical talent she can't help becoming a popu- lar and famous concert pianist. X Ralph Duncan Willey S Duncan has been very busy with the Home Guar Xi this last year. His hobbies run to science, uniforms, an ly' a certain blonde, curly-headed Senior girl. Nt Wayne R. ' - lams Agdn 5 ame Williams goes down in East's football histor V a star rating. lf Wayne goes through life with t 3 e s irit that he has shown at East, we know sful. Qs. 4 h b . c U Z Ie 1 agel ner lt gh I n has had to withstand the competitio 1,1 t eigh graders, she evaded the onslaught an a ut v torious. With her pleasing ways, life wi - V n oubt ld many such successes for her. , loft Xi. Francis Rene Baker Gather 'round, boys, for here's a lad who has lived in Georgia. You must have him tell you about the beau- ties of the South. .J 1 iff,-1 Lflf V-galllfdf A I L..f ' 1,,,.i,,ic.,t,,....Wi 1 is 5 , , Q - 1 K . . N..-ew fe ' 18 The Last Will and Testament We, the class of '42, being confident of our shining example to future seniors, bequeath our attributes to the underclassmen of East Grand Rapids High. We feel sure that in years to come our names will be traced from our illustrious days as Seniors in the year of nineteen hundred and forty-two. Before leaving the mighty portals of East, welwish to leave to the entire student body our brilliant minds, fun-loving personalities, and irresistible appearances. With this will, we anxiously give one word of advice. The teachers of East are the ones who created a class such as ours. If you are eager to possess our abilities, cultivate the interests and advice of your teachers. Henry Koopman leaves his peaches and cream complexion to any girl who wants it. This fight will be held following the assembly. Mary Lee Barkman wishes to give her exhuberant personality to Mr. Krul. I've heard they hold personal conferences every month. Tom Rose leaves his flashy, de luxe Model T to Miss Delonge. You'll have to ride on the rims, Miss Delonge. Tom is partial to his tires. Sally Berry leaves her beauty and versatility to any girl in the high school. After all, we can't be stingy, can we? Norbert Grotenrath has invented an automatic gum-chewing machine which saves the jaws. He has found it most helpful, so he lends it to Mary Alice O'Gorman. Mary lane Phillips has a way with the men. She said she might leave it to Ioan Martin. But then, Ioan, I've heard tell you need no help. Gordon Iohnson presents his book, Why Women Are Alwayl Right. to Don Matheson. By the way he is publishing a new book, Lot Them Worry. It Does Them Good. This is for the benefit of misunderstood men. Doris Barnett bequeaths her personality smile to Peg Furbee. Connie Cargill donates her artistic ability to Virginia Schmidt. Dale Van Otteren leaves his genius at taking pic- tures to Warren Spalding. He gives this hint: Remove your hands from the lens before snapping the picture. Marcia Goetz bequeaths her fashion-plate clothes to Nancy TenBroek. Kenneth Hicks wills his Byronic appearance to Tom Wanty. There is just something about you, Tom. Wayne Williams leaves his eye for knock-out women to the Don Iuans of East. Dorothy Marsh, Mary Oostveen, and Mae Adele gVagner will their shiny new roller skates to Charlene oisson. Bill Farrant bequeaths his position on the All Con- ference Team to every boy in next year's football team. Bill says he wants to see our team win for- ever. How's that for school spirit, Bob? Dorothy Pierce leaves her sweet and amiable dis- position to Ioan Gallmeyer. Edwina Halliday bequeaths her boredom with school 'lgiork and the thrill of the last day of school to Ellen atte. Bob Bennett leaves his popularity as an All-Ameri- can Boy to any up and coming senior who can be president of everything he belongs to. ' Bob Darrah and lack Ken school knowledge to any Iuni and still graduate with his cl Agnes Kleimeyer wills her Wickman. That ought to be Lou. Don Clark has written a pa and decrescendos of music w lic. However, his first copy g Bob Currier donates his ne Smith. Bob says he has a lu Margie Schmidt, who has C 11 edy leave their extra r who can go to college ss. atching laugh to Louis seful with your jokes, phlet on the crescendos ich is free to the pub- es to Mr. Kincheloe. w hair shampoo to lim ster all his own. an irresistible way in holding men, wills it to Ieanne Moore so no one's heart will be broken. lack Barrie bequeaths h Happy Landings, boys. Bill Faust leaves his ritzy c Stloz. .wig onvertible to Buick-man Fran Whitfield lends her tainted fingers and musi- cal knowledge to Ioan Cham Iack Dingeman wills his int matics-to lim Chamberlin. erlin. erest in figures-mathe- Fred Gygax donates his knowledge of world events to Mr. Yates and his future civics classes. Mar Edison be ueaths her Y Q Ames. She does this, Mush, b funny or flat. Dora Kay Hoven and Dunca cess as inseparables to Doris blithe spirit to Marcia 'y laughing at all jokes, Willey leave their suc- rown and Iack Wease. Dick Ford hands over his technique with the girls c to Bill Boyle. We call Dick a doesn't use a line. complished, because he Iack Iacobsen wills his lucky poker hands to Bob Boyer. Now, you can buy gds for your car, Bob. . Nancy Ellett says she'll giv the alibis that her father acce all the underclassmen ted. If Mr. Ellett didn't catch ,on, maybe the rest of th teachers won't either. Iohn Bushnell very unpleasantly turns over his little black book of telephone num who already has a stock. Dorothy Mills leaves her qui to Nan Farrant. Iohn Nadler presents his book Use them sparingly, Ioe. bers to Phil Cornelius, l l et but meaningful voice of jokes to Ioe Pierce. Norma Wetherby leaves her million dollar figure to Marilyn Borough. How does Stuart Foote bequeaths his booksthan any other seniorj it feel to starve, Norma? -ibrary tHe reads more to Miss Prange. Martha Pleasant wills her amiable spirit when being kidded to Mr. Moore. lack Crothers leaves his cali thenic exercises, which give him his handsome physique, to Bob Paley. Ed Ransom turns over his so any fellow who can fill his s oes. otball management to Mary Lee Higgins leaves her genius for memory work to Mary Louise Kilgour. Dick Sayers assigns his position as catcher on the baseball team to Betty Van can't pick up weeds off the d at the same time. Antwerp. Twerp, you iamond and catch balls tsl, is wings to Bob Betxlllllh .:, Iim Burton wills his retiring modesty to Coach. Dave Kelly presents his famous scalp haircuts to Art Prange. Mariory Thomas gladly leaves her ability for get- ting into jams to Mary Lou Gork. Ierry Lugthart leaves his six feet and five inches to Ierry Burns. You ought to go out for basketball, Ierry. Barbara Iarnac wills her pretty hair to Dorothy Snapp. Don Morgan says he'd like more than anything to leave something. So on my own hook, l'm going to leave his favorite baseball to Gene Gagne. Margaret Nichols would leave her job as Editor-in- Chief of the Interlochen to Charlene Golay, but Mar- garet feels this is leaving more work than honor. Elvin Harris bequeaths his peppy manner to the Iuniors when they are struggling over their theses. lim Drummond leaves his dramatic talent for play- ing character parts to Ted Brink. Bud Bowles wills his secret love, which the Seniors have been trying to discover, to the person who can keep a straight face and say, I'm not in 1ove. Io Ann Kreig bequeaths her ability for pretending she is working to Roberta Ames. Iim Snow leaves Mary Hibbard to .... ..... N o, he doesn't either. Ieanne Busch bequeaths her knowledge of the sciences to anyone who feels he can sit up all night. Bob Behnke, who has a flair for good marks, leaves his A's to any ninth grader who hasn't two report cards already. Barbara Borough leaves her tennis courts to the ninth grade. You see, Monty, your pals can still hang around. Everett Berg gives his ability for catching flies and adeptly pulling off their legs to Tom Finch. lane Clark wills her favorite pipe to Bud .... Oh, yes, Bud Ballard. Ruth Kaechele, unwillingly but pleasantly, turns over her basketball shorts to Mary Webb-so you can slide into third base, Mary. Charlie Betts and Clark Caskey present their meth- ods for being super-men to George Farra. Iean Zagelmeier donates her art for flying kites to any sophomore who isn't too wise for honest to good- ness fun. Betty Lesley leaves her surgical instruments and a thesis on How to Kill Your Patients While Operating to Bill Torgersen. Allan Parrott bequeaths his habit ot forgetting Eng- lish assignments to Miss Waterman. Martin Sprite willingly hands over his long walk home from school every night to Iill VandenBerg and Susan Steketee. Betty Haynes leaves the radiance of her beautiful eyes to Artie Clements. They say vaseline does the trick. Ioe Martin donates his snappy tweeds to Phil Beu- kema. Virginia Bliss leaves her sparkling manner to Ann Goodspeed. Dick Chapman, the proverbial menace to careful pedestrians, leaves his talent at driving with one knee to Dean Spalding. Bill Poisson leaves some tickets for the Ramona Boat to the Board of Education and The Faculty if they see that he graduates. Earl Hickman wills his dependability to anyone who can qualify. It's a job, so all contestants better think it over before they apply for this inheritance. Francis Baker leaves his courteous manner to Will Gay Bottje. This means, Will, you can't try to trip Mr. Moore as he enters class. lim Roon leaves his fickleness to Seth Bidwell. And all the girls still follow him around. Al Ryan donates his method for getting passing marks without studying to lim Gork. You can have a lot more fun, lim, with such a talent. Ruth Rich wills her athletic interests to the future G.A.A. Ken Nickel leaves to Iohn Gaines his paper route. He might tell you his short cuts, Iohn. Bob Gilmore leaves his stupendous ideas, which are bound to make millions, to Dave Hunting. Sally Petter wills her sloppy notebook to Pat Gau- thier. This means every page has to be loose, Pat. Dick Petter-just leaves. We do hereby and forthwith appoint as sole execu- tor of this document Mr. Benton Yates. ln witness thereof, I have placed the seal of my worthy office. Signed: Sally Petter, '42 Witnesses: Miss Chase Miss Wright Miss Waterman Mrs. Yonkman The next year Mrs. Weil with visible relief delivered The History of the Class of '42 The Lovett Barnard building shuddered, and Mrs. Weil gasped as the Fall of 1929 ushered in wave after wave of 1942's Seniors. There was wee Connie Car- gill staunchly stationed behind a huge doll buggy while Mary Lee Higgins, Marjorie Thomas, Nancy El- lett, and Dorothy Pierce gaped respectfully at the contents. Betty Lesley took one scornful glance at this domestic scene and joined a violent game of tag, much akin to football, with Tom Rose, Billy Faust, and Bob Darrah. Duncan Willey soon collared Dale Van Otteren and Ken Nickel to ask them frankly what they thought of this man Einstein. A group of thoughtful young gentlemen squatted on the floor, kindergarten fashion, happily building blocks while being harangued by one Everett Berg, who even then was the master of several three syl- labled words. They were Iimmy Snow, Dickie Sayers, Donnie Morgan, Donnie Clark, Bobbie Currier, and Kenny Hicks, who had fastidiously thought to spread a handkerchief on the floor to save the appearance of his trousers. Marcia Goetz, Ruth Rich, Sally Petter, Dorothy Marsh, and Mae Adele Wagner, lamented together the mornings they would, from this day on, spend in bondage, however, their countenances brightened as they viewed the concentrated group of eligible males. Clark Caskey organized an exploring expedition of Iimmy Drummond, Fred Gygax, Bob Behnke, Martin Sprite, lack Kennedy, and Henry Koopman. Mrs. Weil hauled them off the fire escape where they had met Franny Whitfield and Dick Petter, each trying to outshriek the other with Soldier Boy. February came and with it the announcement that we were promoted to afternoon kindergarten, we were no longer East's babies. Margaret Nichols, her curls banging against her forehead, proclaimed officially that, although she had omitted the first semester, she would pass to first grade anyway. us to Miss Snauble, who introduced us to Mr. Richard Ford, then a confirmed misogynist, a dark handsome chap, Allan Parrott, a demure miss, Barbara Iarnac, an athletic young gentleman, Wayne Williams, who was protected from fights not only by his own biceps but by those of his big brother, and two quiet lads, Ierry Lugthart and Bill Poisson. We were also intro- duced to a shy, curly-hair was galloping up the aisle my dolly, which was held also a new-comer. It was Q ed child who at the time screeching, Gimme back in captivity by Iim Boon, Mary Lee Barkman. The second grade brought us Bill Farrant, another woman hater, and lack B for the continual stack of around the wastepaper ba the Soldiers' Home shoul dramatic efforts. Master I labeled, made a delight rie, who,was responsible aper airplanes near and sket. It was decided that be the recipient of our mes Drummond, properly ful woodpecker, and Boh Behnke flapped like something akin to an eagle. The Veterans, thumping our collective skulls benignantly, were politely complimentary. Mary Edison, the lone new-comer, graced our pres- ence in the third grade. The authorities decided that year that the class of '42 should be schooled in the ways of agriculture. Thus planted, the crops flettuce a vegetable garden was nd radishesl duly reaped, and the harvest celebrated? by a picnic on a bring- your-own-bread-and-butter basis. In the fourth grade we who had not had the who sen with peculiar journali - we'll - furnish -the - rest greeted Iohnnie Bushnell, ping cough, Iackie Iacob- tic talents, and a lovely lass, Norma Wetherby. Ag in the authorities thought we needed instruction, thisitime it was in the art of butter making. If we didn't!benefit from the domestic value, we did from the diversion it offered. The fifth grade proved un ventful, except that Sally Petter replaced Connie Ca ill as teacher's pet. We began the sixth, however, y welcoming Stuart Foote and Stuart's camera. The lclass was divided, some having Miss Lee, others h ing Mrs. Lair. The femi- nine contingent of Mrs. Lairs room with a wistful eye toward the glamorous carders of Helen Hayes and Katherine Cornell agreed td devote their recesses to rehearsals for a magnificent production of Cinderella. Poor Ella found herself reclihing on the cinders of the school driveway where we play without scripts. We fore an audience of hilario guffawed in derision at our but we noticed that they geography just the some. Six-two brought us a da more, Doris Barnett, a giga nergetically rehearsed the ave the performance be- us sixth-grade boys, who earnest histrionic efforts, were glad to get out of l l zling blonde from Balti- tic hair bow perched di- rectly atop her golden curls. As the seventh grade a selves at the portals of high preached we found our- school, reluctantly saying good-bye to our dolls, teddy bears, erector sets, and scooters, not even any recesses in this new institution of learning. Because of our Knot apple-polishl and a w teacher, we began the ye Cauley with a fruit roll. earnest desire to please rm affection for our by pelting Mrs. Mac ur efforts were well re- ceived, future seventh grad rs could profit by doing the same. The spirit of the class of '42 arrived in the person of Bob Bennett, who had tho ghtfully parked his drum outside 201. Sally Berry als? made her debut in the seventh grade, reviving the, spirits of the boys, who began to think high school might not be so bad after all. Ruth Kaechele came, her face buried deeply between the covers of a book: and one Iohn Nadler, lady-killer. During this time we organized a travel club labeled Mac Cauley's Rangers. In the eighth grade Mary Lee Barkman returned to the fold, having deserted us for East Paris School. loe Martin, bedecked in one of his less somber ensembles fthat's what you call diplomacy, Ioel splashed into our midst. lean Zagelmeier, a quiet and popular young lady, was our last eighth-grade addition. We promptly proposed a hayride which was joy- fully accepted and over before Mr. McBride quite had time to regain his equilibrium. The eighth-grade girls were repeatedly admonished to stay away from the Senior room, where football heroes could actually be viewed at close range. One Mr. Donald Wilber was afflicted with our youthful adoration. Again our dramatic urge rose to the top, and the girls of Miss Wright's American history class presented an original costume play entitled the Boston Tea Party. Doris Barnett made a lovely Lady Birmingham and Connie Cargill, a charming daughter of Arron Burr, especially at the climax when she dashed a cup fschool potteryl to the floor, passionately declaring that she would pay no tea tax. The boys, not to be outdone, retaliated with the Treason of Benedict Arnold, unfortunately, however, owing to a shortage of willing boys, the noble George Washington fBill Farrantl was forced to assist the fir- ing squad in its realistic attempt to do away with Bill Benedict Arnold Faust-no they didn't use a B.B. gun. There was a veritable avalanche of brains, beauty, and talent in the ninth grade. From East Paris we welcomed Dora Kay I-loven, Bud Bowles, lack Dinge- man, Agnes Kleimeyer, and Mary Iane Phillips. From various other points there were Chuck Betts, Al Ryan, Martha Pleasant, Dave Kelly, Ed Ransom, leanne Busch, Bob Gilmore, and Edwina Halliday. Again we organized a successful hayride - at Kelly's of course. Because of our seniority we inherited much of the responsibility for the Iunior Mixer. We engaged a violin and banjo operated by two gentle- men who called themselves the Horseradish Twins. They did an admirable job of converting die-hard jitterbugs into passable square dancers. That was also the year that Norma Wetherby, lack Kennedy, and Dick Ford won the traffic quiz contest and had their names inscribed on the biggest plaque in school for posterity ever to admire. As sophomores we welcomed two glamorous young ladies, Barb Borough and Mary Oostveen. Fuzz Cro- thers and Gordy Iohnson, effective apple polishers and study hall terrors, bounced into our midst along with Norbert Grotenrath and Elvin Harris. As for ac- tivities, we simply hibernated, storing up ideas and energy for those formidable Iunior and Senior years when lack Crothers and Bob Darrah entered the foot- ball hall of fame. Chuck Betts made track history, and Bob Bennett and Dick Ford starred in tennis. Dick Chapman, with his convertible and sail boat, Io Ann Krieg with her red hair, Marjorie Schmidt with Bob Gilmore, and that glamorous, dark-eyed Betty Haynes came to add their talents to the ranks of the Iunior class. Miss Chase drafted practically an all-Iunior cast for the Christmas play, an act which we egotistically believed was in preparation for that great event, the Iunior Play. With blind faith in Gordy Iohnson's ad- vertising ability and the all-star cast, we left the raising of the Iunior-Senior reception funds entirely to the presentation of Seven Sisters. Rehearsals were frequently interrupted by Tom Rose appearing at the stage door to yodel, Gar-toon-ia, a battle cry which seemed to strike a responsive chord in the hearts of all the Iunior males. Nancy Ellett, under the impossible appelation of Mrs. Gurkovyks, began the harrassing but never dull job of marrying off the first three of her brood of seven. This was ef- fected through the aid of Barb Borough's strapless formal and three rather surreptitious kisses-remember Sally? Then came the Iunior-Senior reception, with a bar- rage of balloons, clusters of palms and tropical flowers, dainty corsages, and delicious cakes and ices. I hope you Iuniors are taking this all in. In a breath, we were Seniors. Immediately we were confronted by the terrifying prospect of having two principals for teachers. However, Mr. Ellett soon put us at ease with such legal sounding terms as habeas Corpus and ex post facto , Miss Waterman did the same with something from Chaucer which sounded like Dinah Shore's rendition of Deep in the Heart of Texas with her mouth full of potato chips. Straight from Fifth Avenue for was it Brooklyn?l came lane Clark, and from Kalamazoo, Ginny Bliss. Dorothy fMrs. Orcuttl Mills was the last 12-1 arrival. The battle cry changed from Gar-toon-ia to the more streamlined Gus or Zeke -Gordy Iohnson set up a booth in the library where for a nominal fee he exhibited his black horse-Dick Ford was presi- dent of the Student Council-Ralph Colorado joined the Navy-the B.B. Gun was published-there were snowball fights outside 301 the sixth hour-then came that super-colossal Chase production, Stage Door. The actors were sustained throughout r e h e a r s al s with cokes, candy bars, and hamburgs furnished by angels of mercy in trousers. Ieanne Busch contracted to have a potluck spread for the cast, and Al Ryan gave a coke party. Incidentally, we did give a play. At Christmas we adopted a family upon which we lavished our cobweb-cloaked tops and those which we had smuggled from our infant brothers and sisters. We also had access to Mr. Ellett's supply of confis- cated water pistols and yo-yo's. As the new semester began, we welcomed back Francis Baker, who returned to graduate from East. Earl Hickman promptly earned his ticket to 201 by designing the best Interlochen cover yet to appear. Our last addition was a genial chap, lim Burton. lack Kennedy and Bob Darrah deserted the class to enroll as Freshmen at Michigan State where we hear they are doing justice to their Alma Mater. Quite suddenly and frantically we were presented with the Interlochen budget, A cursory glance at our bank account revealed the ugly fact that we were not plutocrats. The fertile brain of Betty Haynes suggested a style showy another suggested a carnival. Again the class of '42 rolled up its sleeves and plunged its hands into the frenzy of preparing for these projects. Then we found ourselves autographing Interlochens. cramming for exams, and whirling on the receiving end of the Iunior-Senior reception. On a warm Iune evening eighty-five Seniors, fear- fully balancing mortar boards, marched up the aisle of the East Grand Rapids auditorium to the tune of Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance. The empty chairs on the platform enfolded the finished products of thirteen years on East's campus. Prophecy of the Class of '42 The corpse of the beautiful showgirl, Fleur de la Rue, lay outstretched on the white bear rug of her penthouse apartment, her bejeweled right hand tightly clutching a small object. Beside the lifeless figure a small, pearl-handled revolver lay smoking. The inter- nationally celebrated sleuth, Lt. Everett Berg, crouched beside the silent form and removed a tiny gold class- pin, inscribed with the letters E. G. R.-'42, from the clutching fingers. Turning to his assistant, Detective Al Ryan, Lt. Berg commanded, Call the coroners, and get me the list of the Class of '42 of East High. That evening a silent group moved uneasily about the inanimate form of the showgirl as doctors, Wayne Williams, Fellow of the Rockefeller Foundation, Betty Lesley, President of the American College of Surgeons, and Robert Currier, new president of the American Medical Association, worked over her. At last one of the doctors removed a small bullet from the skull of the victim. Lt. Berg seized the missile cmd passed it on to Detective Ryan, growling, Exhibit A. Take it to the ballistics experts and see what they can find. As Ryan started out, his chief stopped him. Hold it. Lt. Berg paced the room peering intently at the blood-stained rug. Finally, he snapped his fingers and strode to the closet door opposite the body. As he threw open the door, a small, scarred bullet fell to the floor. Unperturbed, Lt. Berg delicately picked up the cylinder with his Nylon handkerchief and silently offered it to Detective Ryan. Take this along, too.' It might come in handy, he added. Lt. Berg then turned to the coroners. Well, doctors, what's the verdict? Silence enfolded the group as they breathlessly awaited the coroners' decision. Without looking up the coroners gravely replied in unison, This young woman has been shotI Now we're getting somewhere, Berg replied. The evidence points to some member of the famous East High Class of '42. Ryan, call the first suspect. A poised, glamorous beauty stepped into view- the stage star, Sally Petter, now starring on Broadway in The Little Wolves and How They Grew. The star, as usual, was accompanied by her press-agent- manager-body-guard, Gordon Iohnson. Miss Petter, growled Lt. Berg in his best detective manner, Where were you on the night of the murder? None of your business, the beautiful actress re- plied. Oh, all right, then if you don't want to play, growled Berg peevishly. You can go, whined the Lieutenant, looking appreciatively at his first suspect as she strolled out followed by Mr. Iohnson and a pet Pekingese. Next suspectl bellowed Berg. Two s u c c e s s f u l , sophisticated men-about-town slouched forward-the Messrs. Richard Ford and Iames Snow, owners of the Ford-Snow Engineering Com- pany-now at work on their biggest project, the Mary- Ellen Memorial Seminary. Berg eyed the sophisticates suspiciously and then in an attempt to trap the two startled the whole gathering by barking, l-low well did you know the victim? Mr. Ford suddenly stopped twirling his diamond- studded watch fob. Are you kidding? he asked in- credulously. Snow looked blankly dazed. Lt. Berg, although somewhat distracted by this reply, refused to let himself be baffled by these suave char- acters and called for the next suspect. A stunning, superbly-tailored creature strolled out- Iacques from the House of Drummond. Well, lim, began Lt. Berg jovially. Monsieur Iacques, if you please, requested the gentleman. Lt. Berg looked amazed, but drove on. Is is true that Miss La Rue frequented your establishment- the Drummond Salon? Oni, Miss La Rue was one of our best customers, returned the gorgeous Iacques. She not only got her perfume from you, but also had her hair done there? suggested Lt. Berg. Jacques looked uncomfortable, but finally declared, We furnished Miss La Rue's, perfumes, but, unfortu- nately, she patronized our coh1petitor's beauty salon -the Barkman's Bureau for Beautiful Blondes. Lt. Berg smiled knowingly and growled to Detective Ryan, Next witness. Two well-known career women stepped forward- the Misses Edwina Halliday, advertising magnate for the Barkman establishment and Mary lane Phillips, inventor of the marvelous, infallible, new Shur-Blink, automatic eyelash winker, which has taken the coun- try by storm. Lt. Berg was abnut to question the two when one application of Miss Phillip's miraculous in- vention changed his mind. No more witnesses now, he barked, but everybody be here tomorrow at ten sharpl The slightly anaemic smile of old Sol fell listlessly on the several mournful groups the next morning as the class gathered for further questioning. The num- ber oi world-famed celebrities in the gathering was astounding. Lt. Berg seemed to be having some diffi- culty getting proceedings started, for he conferred long and earnestly with his assistant. Meanwhile, the famous Wall Street tycoon, Harry Bowles, stood listening blandly to the latest exploits of his greatest competitor, the famous broker, fand we do mean brokel lack Iacobsenp while Wall Street's famous corporation lawyer, Ioe Martin, cautioned businessman, Iack Kennedy, about some of his billion- dollar transactions. Near the exit the majority leader, Senator I. Dinge- man, solemnly conversed with the world-famed author, Mary Lee Higgins, parent of the widely syndicated column My Way. Word has come via the White House switchboard operator, Dorothy Marsh, that Miss Higgins may support Senator Dingeman in the coming elections, although Donald Clark, of the Clark News- paper Syndicate, is opposed to the involvement of his feature-writer in legislative politics. Lt. Berg made an attempt to start proceedings but thought better of it and decided in favor of the ad- vancement of science in the form of the discussion between three of the class scientists, Iane Clark, Ieanne Busch, and Dora Kay Hoven. These avid scien- tists were absorbedly discussing Miss Clark's newest discovery, two-toned invisible ink. Miss Clark ex- plained that the discovery will find great use in hos- pitals where blue ink used for admittance records will within three days automatically turn to the red used when the patient dies. Dr. Dale Van Otteren, Super- intendent of the Van Otteren Sanatorium for Mentally Maladjusted, it is reported, has purchased all the available supply: for as his head nurse, Ruth Rich, explains, It's so much cheaper that way. Miss Busch, statistic's expert at Carnegie Institute, was recently voted America's Best Authority on Figures-but that's hardly news to those who knew her when. Miss Hoven, famed dietician, is waging a verbal war against the complacent philosophy which is the by-word of the future dieter- I'll start tomorrow. Suddenly, into this calm, intellectual atmosphere an Indian warwhoop heralded the arrival of Torn Rose, originator of the Quiet Hour, a program of ancient lullabies. Mr. Rose has had as his scenarist the well- known radio script writer, Dorothy Mills, but it is be- lieved a break is imminent, for, as Miss Mills explains, He's so quiet the silence is nerve-racking. Playing a sprightly game of passing the buck were the country's two greatest football heroes, lack Cro- thers and Bob Darrah. Butch Darrah, it is rumored, is thinking of establishing a college with matriculation in football only, with the degree of Doctor of the Pig- skin as the much-coveted award. Coach Crothers, lately associated with Phillingbott University, recently bade farewell to his old Alma Mater in favor of the highly-prized position of head coach at Vassar. As Lt. Berg attempted vainly to round up his sus- pects in an orderly fashion, the four naval enthusiasts, Dick Chapman, Ralph Colorado, Norbert Grotenrath, and Bill Poisson inspected the bathtub minutely as a possible scene of manoeuvres. Admiral Colorado, al- though insisting that in an emergency the hull of a ship should be drilled to allow water to escape, was willing to concede to Commander Grotenrath that such a plan would be impractical in the instances involv- ing steel battleships. Captain Poisson, owner of the large chain of steamers operating on the Great Lakes, remarking on the action of the third Normandie com- mented that she cuts a nice figure, to which Com- modore Chapman, appraising the statistics expert from Carnegie Institute, readily agreed. 24 In the center of the crowded room Lt. Berg distract- edly questioned two internationally-recognized musi- cians, Francelia Whitfield, the concert pianist, and Ed Ransom, the Stokowski of his day. Besides the com- ing series of concerts at Carnegie Hall which Con- ductor Ransom is planning for Miss Whitfield, it has been rumored that the two artists are working on musical masterpieces which will be designed to fit the moods of the new dress collection put out by the House of Fashion, the style-dictating firm headed by the renowned designers, Sally Berry, Marcia Goetz, Constance Cargill, and Barbara Iarnac. Paris and the world are breathlessly awaiting the new showing of creations for the coming season, but the concern's foremost super-salesmen, Iim Roon and Bob Gilmore, refuse to give out professional secrets. The grapevine reports that the department store scion, Richard Petter, is in line for the exclusive rights to the gowns of the House of Fashion. Mr. Petter's reliable buyer, Miss Virginia Bliss, who is responsible for much of the Petter stores' success, is said to be arranging for a contract with the fashion establish- ment. The Kenneth Hicks' Advertising Agency, with the aid of its president's two right hands, Dorothy Pierce, the renowned efficiency expert and author of The Human Side of Business , and Agnes Kleimeyer, who has been successful at entertaining the foreign buyers in this country, is attempting to make the American public Petter conscious -- as if it weren't already. Mr. Kenneth Nickel, owner of the extensive Nickel Theaters, stood conversing with the two Hollywood photographers, Bill Faust and Ierry Lugthart. Rumor has it that the s ervic e s of Miss Mary Edison, New York's most famous model, have been obtained since the recent loss of the services of the Valentino of '55, Allan Parrott. As Lt. Berg was slowly but surely shedding his toupe, Presidential nominee, Robert Henry Bennett, was agitatedly bemoaning adverse publicity to the Secretary of Agriculture, David Kelly, and gentleman farmer, Martin Sprite: while the Einstein of the day, Robert Behnke, listened disinterestedly to author V. Stuart Foote's account of his latest saga, The Pink Elephant Element in Snipe-Hunting. Professor William Farrant, exuberant lecturer on the fourth dimension, and his associate, Professor Iames Burton, brilliant exponent of the social element in busi- ness relations and inventor of the famous fourth dimen- sion perpetual motion machine which automatically squeezes oranges at 8 a.m., were surrounded by a bevy of clubwomen attempting to persuade the wily profs to make a lecture tour together. Mary Oost- veen, Mae Adele Wagner, and Io Ann Krieg were vainly attempting to lure the gentleman into touring the country under the sponsorship of the Vanishing Pore Cream Company. The Miss America of 1955, Doris Barnett, just back from Atlantic City, and Iean Zagelmeier, recently voted Americas Nicest Girl, who is the new head of Vassar's culinary department, were appreciatively eyeing the naval experts: while society's Cobina of 1955, Barbara Borough, was being persuaded to tell it to the Marines, Clark Caskey and Chuck Betts. In a far corner three other former class members glared with typical Army disapproval at the Marines-Gem erals Duncan Willy tresplendent in a gorgeous new uniform trimmed with gold braidl, Francis Baker tsaid to be the Army's toughest characterl, and the Air Corps pilots, famous for their eccentric hedgehopping, Iack Barrie and Elvin Harris. Detective Ryan, following the example of his chief, was quietly questioning a group of America's best- known women-Margaret Nichols, who has just re- turned from a secret expedition to the Island of Bali, Miss Martha Pleasant, Superintendent of Nurses at New York's famed Bellevue, Miss Marjorie Thomas, 1955's blooming debutante, Margie Schmidt, America's foremost furniture designer, Ruth Kaechele, the ardent lecturer and lobbyist for women's rights, and her col- league, Nancy Ellett, national head of the League of Women Voters, American Legion Auxiliary, and Daughters of the War of 1942. Finally, giving up in disgust, Detective Ryan turned to the athletic element-that virile outdoor sportsman, Henry Koopman, who recently stated that he owes his success to early rising and punctuality, the foremost woman athlete, Norma Wetherby, who is breaking every imaginable sports record at the swank St. Astor- built Hotel, Dorothy Gray, world-famed Olympic swim- ming coach, and Dick Sayers, baseball star and win- ner of the Three Strikes Trophy for distinctive playing. Arguing loudly with two pessimistic officers who had refused to allow them to step out for a drink- of water, were Miss Betty Haynes, the Chorus Queen, and her booking agent for Ringling Bros., Iohn Bush- nell. The frustrated officers were finally forced to give up in favor of the quiet persuasion of electrical engi- neers, Fred Gygax and Iohn Nadler, the skilled tool- and-die maker, Don Morgan, and the airplane mechanic, Earl Hickman. Suddenly amid the tumult Lt. Berg raised his hand significantly to bring the group to silence. Ladies and gentlemen, he began impressively, the mystery has been solved. Silence engulfed the crowded room. Lt. Berg glanced appreciatively about before plung- ing on. The pin which was thought to belong to a member of the East High Class of '42 has been identi- . sf. ,ug K L.. fied. Questioning looks registered on the faces of the assembled crowd. ' Well, Chief, Ryan finally lresponded hopefully. l Berg, taking the long-awaitled cue, went on impor- tantly. The pin has been i entified as a souvenir from the East Greenwich Rod o on 42nd Street. Significant glances passedi through the crowd. Finally, unable to contain hirriself longer, the head of the Quiet Hour yelled, But wiho murdered her? Lt. Berg, turning slightly pirik, but keeping his dig- nity, replied coolly, We havelevery reason to believe that the butler is responsible 'for the crime. Knowing looks again circulited among the crowds, and a few daring souls even tooped to putting wag- ging fingers to their heads. Fi! ally the booking agent for Ringling Bros. voiced th thought uppermost in everyone's mind. But she ndver had a butlerl True, replied Lt. Berg calriily. Then how could a non-existent butler do it? That remains a question, 3 Berg replied. But the butler always does it in murdler stories. And besides -we're working on that angle. You've got to give us time. Silence enshrouded the rocim. Berg failed in his attempt to look belligerent arid began to fidgit ner- vously. Finally, Detective Ryan, taking pity on his superior, suggested, I guess 1we're all through with the suspects now, eh, boss? X Yes, I guess so, Berg admitted. Sorry for all the trouble, he apologized sheepfshly. The entire group gazed with steely eyes, although a few pitying souls smiled anaemically at the bewil- dered lieutenant. Finally turning as a body, the entire group filed slowly out of the apartment. As the group retreated, Lt. Berg remarked proudly to Detective Ryan, Quite a bunch, aren't they? And Detective Ryan, gazing after the retreating form of the statistic's expert from Cdtrnegie institute, sighed in agreement, Yes, sir, some class. I i 1 Senior Class Elections President . . . . Robert Bennett Vice-President . . . Don Farrant, Ir. Secretary . . . . . Sally Petter Treasurer ....... lean Zagelmeier INTERLOCHEN EDITORS Editor-in-Chief ..... Margaret Nichols Last Will and Testament . . . Sally Petter Class Prophecy .... . Betty Lesley Class History . . Nancy Ellett Senior Mock Elections Best Liked Boy . Best Liked Girl . Class Cynic . Class Politician . Class Mascot . Class Sheik . Class Tarzan . . Class lnseparables Best Dressed Boy . Best Dressed Girl . Class Patriot . . Most Courteous Boy Most Courteous Girl Class Flirt . . . Class Wit . . Class Punster . . Class Pest . . . Robert Bennett . . Sally Petter Constance Cargill . . Everett Berg . lack Dingernan . . Kenneth Hicks . Charles Betts . . Iohnson and CPD . . Ioseph Martin . Marcia Goetz . Robert Bennett . Francis Baker Francelia Whitfield . Ieanne Busch . lack Barrie . . Everett Berg . Thomas Rose Has Done Most For East Francelia Whitfield Has Done East For The Most Robert Darrah Prettiest Girl ........ Sally Berry Best Boy Athlete . . . . Don Farrant, Ir. Best Girl Athlete . . . Norma Wetherby Best Boy Dancer . . . Donald Clark Best Girl Dancer . . . Sally Petter Personality Plus . . . . Virginia Bliss Strong Silent Type . . Don Farrant, Ir. Better Late Than Never . . . Iohn Bushnell Record For Being Removed ' From Classes . Class Guin Chewer Handsornest Boy . lust Bored A . Apple Polisher . Cutest Girl . . . Most Likely to Succeed . . Iack Iacobsen Mary Lee Barkman . . Kenneth Hicks . Nancy Ellett . Ieanne Busch . 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'l'om Wanty Doris VVay VVilsnn Weigh- Roderick White Barbara Widney Robert Wilson Absent from Picture liill Akers llurbara Allen Sum Allen Fred Anible Gerald Anible Frances Ansey Mary Ellen Bro Diane Bushnell Joyce Campau .loan Chamberli Barlmra Chouls .loan Chnzlls Patty Edwards Bill Foote Robert Force Marilyn Averill Shirley Harman Bill lisrttison I-Irnestine Bigelow John Bloomstrnm Marilyn Brink wn n Ward Cornelius Fay Cox Mary Dolbeare Mary Dooge Joan Dregge Frank Eflerle Phyllis Forsman Tom Fox Lewis Furniss l'ut,lulryn Hawk Harold Hawn Albert Heffron Allen Huntinxr .Iaek Jarnm- Dirk .luhnmn Rolxerl. liee lirahm Malkewi Junior Mzlrsh .lim Misner Walter Misner Sully Mills John Gilmore llill Grunt Sam Greenawalt Mary Hadley Edith Hall Uurolyn Hawk John Joseffy Phyllis King Bob Korii' Roberta Koster Donald Kranenbel Bill Lampman lx Virurinia Moore Dick Nelson I'oIly Page Joan Perry Ann Porter Joan Rankin Naney Rieh liill Rirulire Rosemary Rinclge Rosenmry Roberts Oliver Robinson 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Steketee Don Steve-ns Gwen Sum: Naney Thomps Bill Trestrail Victor Tuthill John Willits Sally Wilmnrth nn Barbara Worth Absent from Pi John York Sam Young Albert Hicks Clllrf' 'iz ox lmogem' Pattvn 139' t it 7 wt: Ben Ainsworth Jim Alexander Mary Lou Baker Bob Barkwell Bill Barnett Joyce Barnett Terry Barrie Carol Battjes Eloise Balls Sue Beebe Diek Boyer Russell Buck Bill Bullock Joan Burton Nancy Bylan Jack Card Bob Cleary Harold Clement Bill Clingrman Doreen Collins Lloyd Cooper Royce Engel Nancy Fairchild David Fleck Dick Fletcher Louise Fox Ted Gamble David Ghysels Walter Corneil Sue Currier Sally Deane David Dewar Betsy Dolbeare Charles Dubee .loan Dunakin Tim Gilmore Lee Gleason Mary Goodspecd Gordon Hawn Harriet Herz Peggy Hibbard Russell Hicks .lerry Hornigz Bill Hyland Hugh Jacobsen Nancy Johnstone Dorothy Judd Mary Lou Kennedy Marie Kenyon .laequelyn Knee Bill Kopp Jean La Claire Joanne Martini Roger Mayo Anne McColl Jim Leavenworth Skip liifscher Marilyn Markham lrma Marsh Bob MeLau5rhlin Nancy McSween .lean Meemis Bill Mettam Barbara Post Joe Prince Arden Pryce .loan Rhodes Ellen Rui Bill Russell Tom Spees Don Miller Virginia Muir Arnold Oakeson Marjory Olds .lack Ollman Kenneth llaquette Bob Petter Marilyn Squires Jane Steketee Dick Swain Tom Taber Holi Thomas Chuck Travis Irene Van Otieren .lean Van Steenhc-rg Carol Vinkemulder Phyllis Vos Carolyn Wade Sally Walker Ruth Waszner Absent from Picluri Reed Badtlley Lawrence Beckwith Virginia Bollman Marilyn Bulloek Roger Stevens I Paul Ward Jack Weber Hazel Westvccr George Whinery Rosemary Wilcox Ann Withcy Tanya Woodburne lnnnvxn Xhfnv-Oh Back row: Mrs. Yonkman, Bill Faust, Bob Behnke, Everett Berg, Bill Farrant. Front row: Norma Wetherby, Nancy Ellett, Connie Cargill, Mary Edison, Margaret Nichols, Sally Petter, Dorothy Pierce, Sally Berry. Inter-lochen Another year has come and another Interlochen must be published. The seniors of l942 looked forward to being the class who would be remembered for hav- ing published the best Interlochen East has ever had. Perhaps it would have been fitting to dedicate this volume to the weary instructors and the few students who have been deprived of needed moments of re- laxation by its preparation. Anyhow we are grateful to all concerned for many busy but happy hours spent in grinding out the copy of this document-our goodly record. This year the only theme which seemed ap- propriate at a time like this, and one which had never been used in any of the preceding annuals, was Na- tional Defense. The staff wholeheartedly agreed that this theme would be the best to follow throughout the book. Since finding a theme was no difficult problem, our first main disturbance occurred when we were select- ing the cover. The seniors were eager to have the book in padded leather which would contribute to the elegance of its exterior. On many nights after school one could easily find the staff in a heated argument over the color and the design of the cover flet's not forget the cost, tooll. The majority finally decided that the most desirable combination was light blue trimmed with gold letters, Since these are also our school colors, they take their places very appropriately in our Interlochen. As East grows in population so must the annual in- crease in length. This year's annual exceeds last year's by twelve pages. This new addition alone would surely make the book a success. Many new activities had sprung up within the year of 1941-1942. Mr. Kutsche kindly yielded his services this year to the Interlochen and took some snappy school life and sport pictures. Following the example set last year, some of the staff chose junior assistants, who would learn some- thing about how an lnterlochen is published and inci- dentally help with the drudgery. The junior assistants would pass on to their Interlochen staff the knowledge they gained from this year's experience. The juniors and seniors showed a particular interest in the school life pictures - must be they are interested in snap- shots. Although the work was difficult and tedious, and the problems were many, the staff was sorry to find that the time had come when the meetings ceased and the Interlochen was taken to the press. The staff knew that the Interlochen of 1942 would surely be of the best and also a great success-for just consider who had been working on it. Editor-in-Chief . Assistant Editor . . School Life Editor Photography Editor Art Editors . . . Boys' Sports Editor Girls' Sports Editor Organizations Editor . . Business Manager . Circulation Editor . Advisor .......... . Sally Berry, Margaret Nichols . Robert Behnke . Nancy Ellett . William Faust Constance Cargill . William Farrant Norma Wetherby . Dorothy Pierce . Everett Berg , Mary Edison . Mrs. Yonkman Credit also must go to sophomore, Lindy Albert, as Well as to these juniors for their able assistance on the Interlochen. Assistant Editor . . . Organizations Editor . Boys' Sports Editor . School Life Editor . Girls' Sports Editor . Charlene Golay . Patricia Crothers . . Iames Clark Nancy Harkness . Martha Roderick Back row: Pesuly Furbee, Francelia Whitneld, Bob Stolz, Janet Russell, Edward Ransom, Jim Snow, Betty Haynes, Bob Cole. Front row: Marion DeVel, Mr1.Moore, Gordon Johnson, Dick Ford Il-'rr-s.t, Jack Crothv.-rs. Pat Cruthers, Mary Webb. Student Council The main purpose of the Student Council throughout the entire school year has been to link closer together the student body and the administration. Typical of this purpose is their sponsorship of the Student Mixer, which included a snake dance around a huge victory bonfire and some heart-throbbing contests. fRemem- ber Mr. Vent and his farm togs?l The Council also set the pace this year with those two hit dances, The Stag Staggeru fcourtesy of lack Fuzz Crothersl which was so cleverly decorated by Betty Haynes and her assistants, and The Pioneer Push, falso a la lack Fuzz Crothersl which pushed every Pioneer of East Grand Rapids into the gym, where the dance was held. These were the headline events of the Stu- dent Council for the year 1941-1942. The council started out the year with constructive new ideas to help improve our school system. For the first time the bookstore was open daily under the care of Student Council members. The parking lot again came under their supervision. Stickers with the license number and model of car on them were given to those who were granted permission to use the lot. These were posted on the front windshield in the right-hand corner to identify the car. At the meetings, which are held every week on Wednesday, represen- tatives of the council are chosen to serve for two- week periods either in the bookstore or on the park- ing lot. The previously accepted responsibilities were successfully attacked and conquered by the Student Council with Richard Ford as President. Something new has been added, say the students. It couldn't be that new plaque symbolic of our school that the Council so thoughtfully placed in the audi- torium, could it? Yes, it could and it is-a covered wagon drawn by oxen tunless Mr. Moore still insists on calling them sheepl placed above the center of the stage where it will naturally catch the eye of everyone, Mr. Moore, our new assistant principal, has taken Mr. Ellett's place as the faculty advisor for the Council. The Council's main sources of revenue are the book- store where candy is sold every noon, and also the candy sales at the football and basketball games. This money is then used to the advantage of the school. While were on the subject of accomplishments, lets talk about assemblies. No doubt we all remember the exchange assembly we had with Godwin High School in which they so kindly donated their talent to East High students. Well, the Council certainly planned an entertaining reply with Edward Brink as the master of ceremonies. They took or politely borrowed the French play with the crow, the unsurpassed bull-fight of the Spanish classes, and several musical novelties to entertain Godwin. The Student Council, especially the girls, got their instruction in how to prepare hot-dogs and hot choco- late in one easy lesson, by feeding the basketball boys after the home games. By their powers of per- suasion they convinced each class that it would be fun to take over one night for feeding the gang and preparing the menu for the night. The students some- times donated food which made the financial side of the story brighter. The chief reason for this was to establish and maintain friendlier relationships between East Grand Rapids and the other schools of the Grand Valley Conference. ' Officers of the Student Council are: Faculty Advisor . ..,,.., Mr. Moore President . . . . . Richard Ford CSeniorJ Vice-president . . . . lack Crothers CSeniorJ Secretary . . . lanet Russell fSophomorel Treasurer ...., . Gordon Iohnson CSeniorJ Athletics Business Mgr. . . Edward Ransom fSeniorl Back row: Joan Rhodes, Marilyn Squires, Barbara Allen, Phyllis Vos, Tanya Woodbourne, Sally Deane. Mary Dolbeare, Nancy Rich, Polly Page, Barbara Post, Joan Rankin, Peggy Hibbard, Miss Stapert, Front row: Ann McColl, Carol Vinkemulder, Barbara Worth, Sally Mitts, Rosemary Roberts, Phyllis Forsman, Ann Porter. Junior G. A. A. For years the seventh and eighth grades, or the Iunior High School, have wanted to have alunior Girls' Athletic Association. This year Miss Stapert decided that it would be possible to have one. About the second week of school a meeting was called in the girls' gymnasium, and girls from the seventh and eighth grades attended. Miss Stapert dis- cussed the purpose of the G. A. A. and we voted upon our favorite sports. We tound the most popular games were soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and arch- ery, while Monday seemed to be the most convenient night for us to meet. We also agreed that it would be loads of fun to have hikes, picnics, and potlucks and occasionally invite other schools to participate with us in games. A nominating committee composed of one girl from each home room was chosen. They were: Shirley Bar- man, Nancy Rich, and Ann Porter from the eighth grade, Nancy Fairchild, Ann McColl, and Sally Deane from the seventh grade, This committee met with Miss Stapert after school and we voted for the offi- cers during our home-room period. The officers were: President, Sally Mitts, Secretary, Carol Vinkemulder, Treasurer, Ann McColl, Sales Manager, Rosemary Roberts, and Activities Manager, Barbara Worth. The Sport Managers were: Soccer, Ann Porter, volleyball, Nancy Rich, basketball, Barbara Post, softball, Mari- lyn Squires, badminton, Polly Page, tennis, Peter Thompson, archery, Phyllis Vos, and for the minor sports, Sally Deane. The home room representatives for Iunior G. A. A. were: 7a-Peggy Hibbard, 7b-Ioan Rhodes, 7c-Tanya Woodbourne, 8a-Barbara Allen, 8b-loan Rankin, 8c-Ioyce Campau. After the executive board had been elected, they met to learn the duties of their particular offices and how to conduct a meeting. In the meetings that fol- lowed they decided upon the honors to be given to the girls and the home room winning the most points in all of the games. They also decided on the require- ments that each girl would have to fulfill to win a letter. On Monday, October 27, l94l, a general meeting was called, and we discussed more fully the points and honors as decided upon by the executive board. We also planned a hike for the middle of November, as well as a spread, which was to be held a little later. Previous to the general meeting, the home room representatives met and made a schedule for the com- petition between home rooms. At the same time score and record sheets were made. The committee worked on notebooks for each room. These notebooks con- tain the lunior G. A. A. constitution, a list of officers, and other interesting facts. Also there were pages for snapshots of the girls in the room, At the end of the year a prize was given the room with the best note- book. The girls participating in the sports were: Barbara Allen, Shirley Barman, Mary Ellen Brown, Carol Battjes, Ernestine Bigelow, Ioyce Barnett, Fay Cox, Mary Dolbeare, Betsy Dolbeare, Ioan Dregge, Patty Edwards, Louise Fox, Nancy Fairchild, Phyllis Fors- man, Mary Hadley, Edith Hall, Catharyn Hawk, Caro- lyn Hawk, Phyllis King, Mary Lou Kennedy, Irma Marsh, lean Meengs, Ioan Martini, Sally Mitts, Polly Page, Barbara Post, Ann Porter, loan Rankin, Nancy Rich, lane Steketee, Peter Thompson, Carol Vinke- mulder, Irene Van Otteren, Phyllis Vos, Ruth Wagner, Rosemary Wilcox, Sally Wilmarth, Barbara Worth, Marilyn Averill, Frances Apsey, Eloise Baits, Marilyn Brink, Sue Currier, Roberta Kotser, Marilyn Markham, Anne McColl, Virginia Moore, Iinny Muir, Imogene Patten, Rosemary Roberts, loan Rhodes, Marilyn Squires, and lean Worth. Besides planning and having hikes in the spring, we are also planning to have a party at the end of the year, We are looking forward to many more years of interesting times with our lunior Girls' Athletic As- sociation. Phyllis Forsman, Bb Back row: Mrs. Leedy. Mary L. Higgins, Jeanne Busch, Jack Rosenberg, Jim Clark, Lois Kollc-nba-rg, Bill Haynes, Mary Kilzour, Will Gay Bottje, Janet Russell, Virginia Verhey, Mrs, Schafer, Boll Currier. Middle row: Marcia Mueller, Robert Ames, Barbara Wilcox, Charlene Golay. Phyllis McVuy, Peilily Furliee, Susanne Wade. Front row: Marian Pray, Rosemary Wilcox, Harriet Herz, Susan Steketee. Flintlock The hopes and prayers of all the East High students finally were answered when the first edition of the school paper was presented. Since the naming oi a paper is a serious problem, a contest was held be- forehand. Poor Miss Prange's desk suffered from con- stant wear and tear as students dropped in to sub- mit what they thought was a nifty title. Stuart Foote, a lucky senior, came forth with the winning name, Pioneer Flintlock. He was presented with a prize, a camera. Sponsored by Mr. Vent, the juniors took the respon- sibilities of editing and publishing the paper. In this way they will know the difficulties that are encoun- tered in putting out the Interlochen. Reporters were chosen from every home room. The first edition made its debut a few days before Christmas vacation. Each month since, there has been a paper to which every student looks forward. We Seniors hear a rumor of an alumni column next year. This will gain many subscribers outside East who wish to keep up on the news of their Alma Mater. The column entitled, We, the Students, Speak, gives every East High scholar a chance to express his opin- ions of various school activities-usually it takes the form of criticism. The Flint Sparks by Daisy Gay keeps everyone posted on the latest gossip and social roundabouts within and outside the campus. Remember the Back Stage columns? Wasn't the dope about the goings-on behind the scenes during Stage Door and The Young in Heart clever? fNone of us would ever have guessed that Hank Koopman was a playwright.J The first big catastrophe came to the Flintlock when Uncle Sam caught up with Mr. Vent. CBy the way, we hear he isn't very fond of his K.P. dutiesl Fortunately, we have two very able faculty members, Mrs. Leedy and Mrs. Schaefer, who generously con- sented to proof read the paper and prevent any mis- placed comments. The staff of this year's Flintlock was appointed, but in future years all those interested in journalism will have a chance to do their parts, The editors have hopes of enlarging the paper by two pages in the coming year and of publishing it weekly. The members of this year's competent staff are: FLINTLOCK STAFF Editor-in-Chief . ..... Charlene Golay Assistant Editors . . . lohn Bissell, Barbara Wilcox Business Manager ......... Bill Haynes Circulation Manager ...... lack Rosenberg Activities Editors . . Roberta Ames, Lois Kollenberg Boys' Sport Editor . Girls' Sport Editor . Music Editor , . . Special Feature Editor . Society Editor . . . Variety Editor . Exchange Editor , Staff Typist . . Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . lim Clark . . Ianet Russell . . . Will Gay Battje . Mary Louise Kilgour . . Peggy Furbee . . Ted Brink , . . . Phyllis Mc Voy , . , , , Virginia Verhey . Mrs, Leedy, Mrs. Schaefer Circulation Staff lack Iacobsen, lim Drummond, Anne Patterson, Bud Powers, Bob Cole, Iack Batts, Dick Nelson, Willard Bond, Arthur Prange, Sally Mitts, Dick Boyer, Lloyd Cooper, lim Leavenworth. Reporters Bob Currier, Ieanne Busch, Mary Lee Higgins, Mar- cia Mueller, Susanne Wade, Marian Pray, Sue Stek- etee, Warren Spalding, Lucille Kennedy, Brahm Mal- kewitz, Harriet Herz, Rosemary Wilcox, Bill Foote, Bill Oliver, Bob Steketee, lerry LeDonne. Back row: B. Chance, M. Chance, Dubee, McLaughlin, J. Darrah, Bennett, Ransom, Ballard, Kopp, G. Hawn, H. Tuthill, Pray, D. Tuthill, Barrie, VanOtteren, K. V. Kincheloe, Edwards, Bigelow, B. Clark, Greenawalt, Oltman, Herman, Whinery. Middle row: Vandenberg, J. Staples, Calahan, Grant, Card, Furniss, Clement, Bettison, Berry, Collins, Young, Scholte, Bullock, Travis, Robinson, Faust, Busch, White, Gygax, Prange, K. Clark. Front row: Bottje, Malkewitz, H. Staples, Dingeman, Goodspeed, McRey'nolds, Pierce, Kranenberg, Beckwith, Kortf, Batts, Akers, Hunting, Force, H. Hawn, Currier. Absent: Wall, Miller, Thomas. Band And our East band goes marching along. A truer statement could never be made. The band has in- creased in numbers and progressed rapidly. Last year's band consisted of about fifty-five members. This year Mr. Kincheloe has approximately sixty-five pupils under his direction. Following the rule Practice Makes Perfect the band during the fall term could be found on the bright days marching in and out, counter march and left about on the fields. When they paraded down Wealthy Street, they held every citizen's attention. During this time Miss Waterman's first hour English class had a lesson in shouting. During the Christmas season the carols that were played put the students and faculty truly in the right spirit. Remember the football games last fall when our band marched proudly out onto the field playing our school song, and for the first time the band spelled out EAST ? The hearts of all the student body swelled with pride as our school song was played while the band stood in the form of an E. I'm sure we will never forget the new drum major dressed as Uncle Sam. The band held a mid-winter concert this year on February twenty-second. This was presented on a Sunday afternoon, the time when parents are free from work. Everyone was welcome. The band played, among other songs, the popular tune of the day, Piano Concerto by Tschaikowsky. The second annual massed band concert, made up of the bands from Godwin, Lee, Wyoming, Rockford, and East, was held again this year in the school gym. The massed bands consisted of approximately two hundred and fifty players under the direction of Glenn Cliff Bainum, who is the head of the instrumental music department at Northwestern University. This year's concert was held primarily to give the bands an opportunity to hear and play with each other. By the way, our talented composer, Will Gay Bottje's, own march The Pioneer Spirit, was played by the East band at the concert. Keith Clark, our future trumpet star, played a solo at the concert. He was rewarded with the news that he would play again for the University of Michigan's band. He made a triumphant success when he appeared before the Uni- versity's band. After the massed band concert was over, the band members and Mr. Kincheloe started to work on the pieces for the annual concert that the band presents. Songs were rehearsed over and over in order to make this year's concert better than any of the previous ones. When spring weather came and the windows of the rooms were open to the morning sunlight, one could hear the steady practice of the band. We will always remember the super arrangement of that immortal song Stardust, as we did the piece of 1941, Stormy Weather. The band received generous ap- plause at the concert of which they were really de- serving. Remember the time some of the members of the band played over station WLAV this year? They played some of their hit tunes among which was The American Patrol by Meacham. They certainly sounded great over the radio, clidn't they? This year, the same as last, the band has a demo- cratic organization with such elected officers as presi- dent, vice-president, librarian, and business manager. The purpose of this is to help plan the band programs played throughout the entire year. This year's offi- cers are: Robert Bennett, president, Iames Snow, vice- president, Will Gay Bottje, librarian, and William Faust, business manager. The band members are never idle. They are al- ways working on a program or project for the near future. With such a fine director and boys who are so willing to work how could East help having a splendid band? Back row: Mr. Kincheloe, Bob Berry. Tom Warren, Bob Chance. Bob Dt-tmc-rs, Ernest Malkvwitz, Mary Erlistin. Yvonm- Voltz, Mary Sprite, Patty Willey, Mary Luu Gork, Jean Schzipp. Midd'e row: B1-tty Fuller, Mary Mayo, Bc-tsy Rasch, Je-anno Moore, Mary .lane Phillips. Edna Patten, Jacqueline Hrackm-tt, Chi-irlottu Hickman. Front row: .lim Caro, Jim Clark, Keith Clark. Absent: Luuanno Johnson. Mixed Chorus After seeing the Christmas play and hearing the chorus sing, the student body and the faculty mem' bers really appreciated and praised the splendid prog- ress that Mr. Kincheloe has made since his arrival at East two years ago. Not since 1935 has the school had a mixed chorus, and we have often regretted the lack of one. The chorus made its first appearance at the Christmas play, where it sang such carols as The Cherubim Song, Carol of the Bell, l'Christrnas Gloria, and 'Cantique de Noel. The group marched in by candle light, making ci beautiful picture which will long be remembered. The chorus also partici- pated in the play, 'lThe Christmas Carol, in the scene where the Sir Roger De Coverley was danced. tWe'll never forget Mary Edison as the cook.l Usually wherever the band appears the chorus is close behind. The mixed singers sang again with the band in the mid-winter concert. Clt is said one of the singers was a wee bit sleepy after having attended a slumber party the preceding night.J The chorus along with the band took another bow for which they were deserving after this performance. The chorus also was part of the spring concert when it sang Angels of Mercy. Two Red Cross girls stood near by while the band played, making patriotic chills run up and down the spines of the appreciative audience. Since the chorus has made such progress, the P.T.A. and the Board of Education, as well as the entire school, thought them worthy of robes. Forty hand- some blue robes with gold stoles were purchased for the present and future chorus members, and what a picture they made as they appeared in them the first time at the spring concert. The stage fairly glittered with blue and gold. Last year Mr. Kincheloe got in the ground work for the chorus when he organized the girls' glee club. That was a very successful musical organization, but some of the boys decided that they had just as good voices as the girls, and besides they liked to sing, The days werent long enough fo rMr. Kincheloe to have two separate vocal groups, so the members ot the glee club decided to be magnanimous and sub- merge their individuality in the interest of the best for the most. The girls have had no reason to regret for a moment their sacrifice since the present ore ganization is one of which all of us are truly proud. This group along with its fellow musical organiza- tion, the band, is never idle. Every fifth hour tex- cept on Thursdaysl they can be found in the music room exercising their lungs under the capable direc- tion of Mr. Kincheloe. Following the democratic idea of the band, the chorus elected Virginia Bliss as president, Bill Boyle as vice-president, Mary Edison as treasurer, and Mary lane Phillips as secretary. Mr. Kincheloe has begun his plans for the coming year. Next year the chorus will sing both classical and popular music but will lean mostly toward the popular side. The student body wishes to congratulate the chorus for its fine work and hopes that it will carry on as well next year as it has this. Back row: Mrs. Blanchard, Bob Steketee, Virginia Moore, Bob Korff, Joan Dunalcin, Tirn Gilmore. Virginia Muir. Front row: Hugh Jacobsen, Mary Dooge, Frank Ederle, Jean Meengs, Dick Swain. Junior High School Senate This year East High has a new self-government or- ganization-the Iunior Senate. Composed of a boy and girl from each of the seventh and eighth grade home rooms, its purpose is to settle the problems of the Iunior High School and to take charge of Iunior High parties and projects, Mrs. Blanchard suggested forming the organization, and she meets with the Sen- ate and acts as a sort of advisor. Frank Ederle and Mary Dooge are president and secretary. lean Meengs and Dick Swain are treas- urer and vice-president. The other members are: Hugh Iacobsen, Iinny Muir, Ioan Dunakin, and Tim Gilmore from the seventh grade, Peter Thompson, Bob Korif, Virginia Moore, and Bob Steketee from the eighth grade. Throwing straw and cornstalks at each other, danc- ing in jeans and flannel shirts, eating and playing games, the Iunior High had a super time at the lunior Mixer on November eighth. The chairman of each committee was a Senate member, and the rest of the committee was made up of a teacher as ad- visor and boys and girls from the seventh and eighth grades. Everybody fand l do mean everybody, be- cause there was practically one hundred per cent at- tendance? went home stuffed with ice cream and cake and memories of a swell get-together. The Iunior Sen- ate deserves congratulations on the neat job they did planning the mixer. The Seniors gave the Iunior Senate the fish pond to take charge of for the Senior Carnival. lf one had glanced in room 210 at noon hour during the Week preceding the carnival, he might have seen a com- mittee arguing about how much persons should be charged to fish. Since fall the Senate had been toying with the idea of a Iunior High cheering section for football and basketball games. Miss Stapert took charge of organ- izing the section in December. The cheerers yelled through tiny megaphones painted blue with East lettered in gold. There wasn't much time to perfect it this year, but next year if the Junior High wants a cheering section, they can start practising early in the fall and have a really good one. Selling stamps seems to be the project that has gained the most publicity for the Iunior Senate. Super- vising the sales of tuberculosis stamps at Christmas, and Easter seals for crippled children this spring, was play for them in contrast with their present job of selling Defense Stamps. The Senate can't lose a cent of Uncle Sam's money, so the members have to be very careful selling the stamps that will smash the Axis. Mr. Kutsche prepared mimeographed sheets on which the boys and girls who sell with him keep tally of their sales, making a mark every time they sell a stamp. So far they haven't made a single error, but they are keeping their fingers crossed. Every morning at eight-ten and every noon at twelve-forty a Senate member and a boy or girl from his or her homeroom report to the lower hall. Mrs. Blanchard, Mr, Kutsche, or Mr. McBride is there to meet the sellers. These Iunior High teachers take turns supervising the sales. The Senate wishes that students would buy more stamps and more regularly, if possible. Peter Thompson and Frank Ederle sold the most stamps for one week with a total of 15220.90 the first week. By the time the twelfth week came around the spirit of Bob Bennett's speech, urging students to buy had worn off noticeably. That week the total sales amounted to only 51240. As the Interlochen goes to press the total defense stamp sales are Sl,l37.l5. ln time, the Iunior Senate should be as important to the Iunior High as the Student Council is to the Senior High. Virginia Moore, 8c Back row: Jim Clark, Bob Detmers, Jack Korif, Paul Olsen, Dick Ford, Bob Boyer, Jim Snow, Don Mathe- son, Tom Wanty, Bill Haynes, Bob Bennett, Jack Crothors, Mr. Elliott.. Middle row: Charles Butts, Bob Gilmore, Bill Farrant, Gene- Johnson, Bob Stolz, Art Clements, Jim Gilmore, Dave Hunting. Front row: Tom Rose, Bud Bowles, Bill Faust, Louis Wickman, Bob Cole Gordon Johnson, Seth Bidwell, Eugene Bvllis. The E. Club East was back in the groove this year with the E club again. All the lettermen were given member- ships. The club is slowly getting underway, and by next year Coach Elliott hopes to have more members and a more active organization. The sophomores, juniors, and seniors are Well represented in this years club. The club this year has thirty-live members. Seniors Bob Bennett-Basketball 2, 3, 4, Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. Charles Betts-Football l, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3. Bud Bowles-Football 2, 3, 4. Clark Caskey-Football l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. lack Crothers-Football 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 3. Bob Darrah-Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3. Bill Faust-Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3. Bill Farrant-Football l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Dick Ford-Football 1, 2, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. Bob Gilmore-Football 2, 3, Track 2, 3, 4. Gordon Iohnson-Football 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, Track 2, 3, 4. lim Snow-Football 1, 2, Basketball l, 2, 4. Dick Sayers-Football 1, 2, 4, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Tennis 2. Tom Rose-Football l, 2, 3, Basketball l, 2, Base- ball 3. Iim Roon-Basketball 1, 2, 3, Football 1. I uniors Seth Bidwell-Football 1, Basketball l, 2, 3, Base- ball 2, Golt 3. Bob Boyer-Football l, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, Golf 2 3, 4, Track 1. Arthur Clements-Football 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3. Bob Cole-Football 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, Golf l, 2, 3 Bill Haynes-Basketball 1, 2, Tennis l, 2, 3. Paul Olsen-Football 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3. Bob Paley-Football 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, Track 1, 2, Baseball 3. Fred Perkins-Football 1, 2, Tennis l, 2, 3. Bob Stolz-Football 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, Tennis 2, 3. Louis Wickman-Football 1, 2, 3, Basketball 2, Base- ball 2, 3, Track l, Sophomores lim Chamberlin-Football 1, Basketball l, 2, Base- ball 1, 2. Bob Detmers-Football 1, Track 1, 2. lim Gilmore-Football l, Track l, 2. Dave Hunting-Football 1, 2, Baseball 2, Track 1. Gene Iohnson-Football 1, 2, Track l, 2. Herbert Iohnson-Football 1, 2, Track 1. lack Korff-Football 1, 2, Basketball 1, Baseball 1, 2. Don Matheson-Football 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, Track 1. Freshmen Torn Wanty-Football 1, Basketball 1, Track l. Back row: Nancy Harkness. Kenneth Nickel, Jean Zagelmeier, Dick Chapman, Elsa Gygax, Bill Webb. Front row: Fred Perkins, Eleanor Henry, Ann Patterson, Arend Dubee. Honor Study Halls Before 1941 the honor study hall group consisted oi twelve dependable seniors only. Last year the plan was revised so that every student ffrom the ninth grade upl with the necessary qualifications would be eligible. Beginning last year and continuing on into this year the honor study halls have been in- creasing in number as well as in size. Now there are as many as three honor study halls during one hour. The students are on their own and accomplish a great deal more in their studies than when they were in supervised halls. lt is hoped that soon the study halls will all become honor ones. What a relief to the teachers! This honor system was set up last year by a num- ber of the students and faculty. Rules and regulations were decided upon by this board. A student must have all ones or only one two in study hall citizen- ship to be admitted to an honor group. That is the only necessary qualification. lt it is found that an honor student is not dependable, he is expelled from the group and assigned to a regular supervised study hall. Comparatively few students this year have suf- fered this indignity. ln each study hall the students, themselves, elect a director who is responsible for taking roll and sign- ing the members' consultation and absence slips. fThe directors were given a rest when the new library system went into effectl Each month a new monitor is selected. ln this way many members are given a chance to prove their leadership ability. Occasionally meetings of the directors are held with some of the faculty, Here the directors give their suggestions as to needed improvements and speak on behalf of the honor members whom they represent. The board has a new plan for the coming year. At a recent meeting a new system was set up where there will be four capable students on a committee for each study hall. These students will write up a re- port every Friday telling in detail how the study hall is progressing or what improvements are still needed. Feeling that some students do not fully appreciate the privilege of being honor study hall members, the board has set up another qualification for next year. The students must be doing fairly well in their studies along with the other necessary requirements. Among this year's honor study hall directors were: Peggy Furbee, Dick Sayers, Ann Patterson, Margaret Nichols, lean Zagelmeier, Susanne Wade, Roger Wall, Pat Crothers, Bill Webb, Arthur Prange, Fred Perkins, lerry Byrnes, Kenneth Nickel, Don Matheson, Dick Chapman, Stuart Foote, Dick Ford, Dora Kay Hoven, Dale Van Otteren, Betty Haynes, Mary lane Phillips, Elsa Gygax, Arend Dubee, Marilyn Cook, Virginia Verhey, and Dorothy Pierce. One could step into any of the following rooms these hours and find students pondering silently over their work. First hour . Room 304 Second hour Room 201 Third hour , Room 305 Fourth hour Room 204 and 304 Fifth hour . Room 304 and 305 Sixth hour . . Room 201, 204 and 301 Seventh hour . Room 305 and 201 ,ni .,,f I 'Cf se 1'x'4 ki, ,Q if - W yx liz'-1 - fm wid Back row: Bud Bowles, Jack Korif, Tom Wanty, Bob Boyer, Gene Gagne, Don Matheson, Clark Caskey, John Mackay, Paul Olsen, Bill Farrant, Herb Johnson, Dick Sayers, Charles Poisson. Fourth row: Coach Elliott, Jim Gork, Bill Faust, Dave Hunting, Gene Johnson, Bob Stolz, Bob Darrah, Louis Wickman, Jack Crothers, Charles Betts, Art Clements, Bob Cole, Coach McBride. Third row: Fritz Steketee, Willis Vandenberg, Milton Craven, Gordon Boniield, Bud Lorch, Howard Anible, Jim Whyte, Jim Taber, Bob McVoy, Bob Black. Second row: John Gurdon 1Manageri, Jim Dykewell, Jerry LeDonne, Bob Berry. Lawrence Lassman, Arend Dubee, Don Herman, Paul Babbitt, Paul Buck, Eugene Bellis 1Managerl. First row: Jack Hines, Phil Goodspeed, Jim Glerum, Wilson Weigzle, Jim Ford, Gordon Bigelow. Football As the tang of autumn crept into the summer air, football practice began at East High in earnest. Ninety boys turned out, among whom the returning lettermen were Faust, Betts, Caskey, Farrant, Darrah, Crothers, and Paley. Some of the newcomers to the first squad who were determined to earn regular posi- tions were Matheson, Wanty, Gagne, Olsen, Mackay, Clements, Wickman, Sayers, and the lohnsons tGene and Herbl. We were under the capable guidance of a new coach, Allan Elliott, formerly of Grandville. He had plenty of green material to work on, but after a few weeks he began to whip a big, fast Pioneer eleven into shape. Since the opening game with Grand Haven was only three weeks away, the boys settled down to their rugged, daily workouts with a will. A fine, sunny, football Saturday witnessed a large turnout of students from the high schools of Grand Haven and East Grand Rapids. lt also beheld a good football game between the two schools' teams. Our opponents, whom we were playing for the first time, were accustomed to better competition than we were, but our players were in a scrappy mood and deter- mined that they would not be beaten without a fight. We were destined to have some bad breaks, however, in the form of two blocked kicks in the first quarter, each of which netted Grand Haven a touchdown. This was unfortunate, but we came roaring back a little later via passes by Crothers. He flung two to Caskey, carrying us to the seven-yard line. Two plays later, Betts caught a touchdown pass. We scored again in the third period when we reached the seven, from which point Paley plunged across to bring the score to twelve all. In the fourth quarter, however, Grand Haven's greater experience began to tell, and they pushed across another touchdown. We fought back gamely, but the game ended eighteen to twelve in their favor. The Rockford Rams visited East the next Saturday, and we played our first Grand Valley Conference game on a rain-drenched field. Although we didn't know it at the time, we were destined to play most A speedy Grand Haven back prepares bo throw a short pass to No. 32 fat the rightj. of the season's games on soggy fields. Mud or no mud, however, we went to work early on Rockford, scoring our first touchdown after a fifty-two-yard push in the opening stages of the game. Although this 'cul- minated the scoring for the first quarter, a few min- utes after the second period had begun, Crothers went over from the ten-yard stripe. A pass, Cole to Olsen, netted another touchdown later, and when the half ended, we were ahead eighteen to zero. No further scoring was done in the second half, the two teams battling on more or less an even keel. The game ended, still eighteen to zero in our favor. We had won our first Conference victory. The next Saturday we met Wyoming Park in a non- conference tilt. We were determined to gain revenge for the nineteen to zero defeat we had suffered at their hands last year, and the game turned out to be a thriller. A fellow named Shay was the spark plug of the Wyoming offence and he, himself, scored his team's two touchdowns, putting us on the short end of a fourteen to zero score. lt was not until the latter part of the third quarter that we really began to function. Then we completed a series of passes with Bob Cole on the throwing end. As the fourth period began, he threw a touchdown pass to Paley, and Sayers place- kicked the extra point. A few moments later we found ourselves with possession of the ball on our own twenty-five-yard stripe, so we set out for the opposite goal again. We actually drove all of those seventy- five yards to a score, ending the drive with a spec- tacular pass from Betts to Caskey. Sayers again added the point, and the game was tied at fourteen all. That was the way it ended. With regular backs, Paley and Crothers, on the in- jured list, we played host to Grandville. The game proved to be a rather one-sided affair. The smashing attacks, tricky reverses, and aerial prowess of the l Bulldogs were too much for us in our weakened con- dition. We didn't get past their 25-yard line all after- noon, but they knocked at o once-and scored three times. sides were Adrion and Von V back and end respectively of t tion, each of whom countered When the final gun sounded, ' 20-0. lt was the first time thej 1935. The following Wednesday w lights at Lee High's field in o was a wet night, but that di They were out to get us for t their undefeated, untied, and r goal line more than he main thorns in our lkenburg, stellar halt- e Grandville aggrega- once for the Bulldogs. they were out in front, f had beaten us since 'e played under the ur first night game. lt n't stop the Lee team. e way we had spoiled unscored-on record last year by holding them to a st:oreless tie. We don't know whether it was the u nfamiliarity of playing under the lights or the fact thbt our team had been shifted around because of injfiries, or both, but we made a poor showing against Lee. To add to the trouble, Ch ful fullback, was injured on the and removed from the field. j ceeded to win the game to the the fighting forces of arles Betts, our power- first play of the game The Rebels then pro- inglorious tune of 26-0. ln the second half we opened up a passing attack with lack Crothers, who had knee injury, on the throwing just recovered from a end. We progressed to their 29-yard line, but there Lee intercepted and stopped the drive. i Next came what was generally considered to our most important game of th with Lowell. We had our us this game but weren't hampe juries. After a punting duel in opened up a second period be e year, the annual tilt al dreary weather for ed by any further in- the first quarter, Lowell passing attack that was good for a touchdown. When they converted, the score became 7-0 and remained started the second half with at that until half-time. We a bang, however, as With Korfl' and Faust running interference, Caskey of East starts on the tackle smash. Olsen recovered a loose ball on the kick-off, giving us possession on the Lowell 45. From here we took the offensive, with the passing combination of Cro- thers-to-Gene Iohnson making plenty of yardage. Their first pass carried us to the Lowell 20, on their next we landed on the 1-yard stripe. From there Dar- rah plunged over, and Sayers added the extra point, Later a Lowell threat was stopped cold, and Wickman punted deep into Lowell territory. A few plays later he intercepted a pass and wasn't hauled down until he reached the 39. Stolz made a gain, and then an interference ruling on another Crothers-to-Iohnson pass gave us the ball on the Lowell 1. Iohnson went over for the final tally, and the game was ours, 13-71 Our last game was played at Godwin on a field covered by three or four inches of snow. Godwin started fast and came close to a score, but our line held them in check. No further threats were made until late in the second period when we took advan- tage of a bad Godwin punt and a sustained drive from their 49-yard stripe. Darrah ended it by plunging for our first touchdown. Godwin came right back to threaten again, but it was no use, and when the half ended, we were ahead 6-0. We chalked up another touchdown late in the third quarter after Clements, East tackle, had recovered a Godwin fumble. Betts then scampered around end thirty-five yards into pay dirt. We had things entirely our own Way after that, driving to a third and final touchdown after Darrah had grabbed a Godwin pass and proceeded to their 47. Crotliers passed to Far- rant and they alternated with Darrah to take the ball to the 5. From here the latter again took the ball over for the last touchdown of the game and season. Final score: 18-U. This brought our record in Grand Valley competition up to three wins and two losses, and we Wyoming's No. 14 stops East's ball carrier after a short gain. found ourselves tied with Lee for second place in the final league standings. When the all-conference teams were chosen, East landed two men on the first squad and three on the second. Farrant, end, and Faust, guard, gained first team berths, and Gagne, Darrah, and Crothers were chosen tackle, center, and fullback respectively on the second team. Crothers and Farrant were also elected honorary co-captains by the other members of the team at the season's end. The 1941 second team showed up well, winning four of their games and losing two. Some of the boys on this squad, composed largely of freshmen, will bear watching in the future. Although we had only a mediocre season, we cer- tainly had the satisfaction of knowing that ours was a steadily improving team. Next year, with many big and experienced boys coming up, the football outlook is very promising, 'cg 4 .... . Y, tt T , l i' K. U , yi Y, 4, ,h uh' K1 5 ,A ..:: '5 2 '::: 1 g I . Y, ,bb ,t .,.. L J 5 1: ,,,. . s .,.- - Hack row: Uuzxc-li Iilliutt, linli Cole, Jim Uhamlim-i'lin, .lay IH-ttr-r, Art, l'I'2ll1L!t', Tum Wzinty, Dun lVl:itlim-sim, Si-th liirlwt-ll, Kumfrir- Hollis :Minimum-r'l. Front row: .lr-rry Lt- Dimnv 1M:rn:ii:4-rr, Huh lhlnm-tts, .lim Siimv. ltivlr l m'1l, fliirk l':lslu'y. Ilivlt Sayers, .luck i'i'utl14-rw, Bula Uarr:-111, John fluiwlmi 1lVlziii2li.Zn-i'l. Basketball No zsoorier had the 1941 football season faded into memory than Coach Elliott iasasued a call for basketball rrlayerrz. lt waz: quickly answered by about forty hope- fulas, from whorri the fir.st and :second :squads were to me choqseri The outlook was prozriizsing, for four veter- ans were back from ltr.st yearls .saucd They were Darrah, Ford, Caaskey, and Crotherps Bennet, Snow, Cole, Wanty, Sayer: liidwell, and a promising crew of uortliorriorri-.s who made up laast yearls :second team, added plenty of strength to the team Coach Elliott had need of all The material available, for the Pio- rreerys faced a tough, thirteen-game schedule, opening aaaingnt two cl:r.1,s A orvponents ,ff-if A ,J All ff' , 6 .ir 1, 4. X E Elk, C ix? 1 J x Since Grand Rapids Chrizstian had beaten them by a 44-16 count lasst year, the East cagerrs took the floor determined to make a better :showing againzst their hiahly touted rivalis, That they did its :shown by the score of the game, 30-2-fl. Although Christian carrie our the winner, the game was a hard-fouaht tunsnsle throughout, ans wa:-s the Davis: Tech game the following week, Tech took the measure of tfie Pioneerm, 2014 East outscored therri in the lasst half, but could not overcome the Wildcatx lead The East cagerss made their debut in the Grand Valley Conference by trimming Godwin in rr aarrr- ritarked by rough playing. ln all, thirty-four foulns were callod ass the Wolverines were :swamped 3411 ft group of :sophomores :started the game, and they uri rnediately gave East a lead that was never relirt auimhed Pranqe of Eaast led the :scoring with .suv--ri point, Heartened by their victory over Godwin, the Pio neer: xset 'theznxselveas to meet an invaasion from Lew Street. An exceedingly cloase game waas fought rnarlced by Leel: la,st rriinute rally which, however fell short of the mark. When the game ended, Eaut was out in front, 34-31 Prange and Eord were Pionee: high point men, :scoring ten and nine, respectively An important tilt with Lowell loomed up after the East squad has eased up during the three weeks of Ford is about to tip one to Bennett East's Wanty tNo. 91 tries a As Ford and Chamberlin look on lN0. Bt in a game with Godwin. close-in shot against Godwin. shoots a one-hander in the Rockfor Christmas vacation. The boys were hot and took the Lowellites down the line, 24-13. Then they began to prepare for Grandville, the league leaders. The Bulldogs gained undisputed lead in the Grand Valley Conference race when they beat the East quin- tet at their gym. lt was Grandville all the way, for they led 6-U at the quarter, 12-3 at the half, and 2l-9 at the three-quarter mark. East began to click slightly in the last period, but the final score was 26-15, Grand- ville. Petter's four points were high for the losers. The Pioneers broke even the next week-end, win- ning one and losing one of the two games played. On Friday they took the Lee Rebels into camp in a game even more exciting than the two teams' first one. The tilt was marked by many fouls and by the way the lead kept changing hands. After East forged ahead in the third quarter, however, they hung on to their lead, and the game ended, 50-43. Ford scored thirteen of his team's points, while Matheson played an out- standing defensive game for the East-Enders. On the following night Wyoming Park visited East for a non- league game and Won a close 29-25 decision. Prange again was high point man for the Pioneers. East took on Rockford next in the last game of the first semester. The Rams had been going hot all season, and paced by a fellow named Hornbrook, won a 28-20 victory. This was the last game that Darrah and Crothers played for the blue and gold, because of the ninth semester ruling. Grandville journeyed to East next for the return game between the two schools. Paced by Groendyke and Wisner, the Bulldogs played smooth basketball and handed the Pioneers their third Grand Valley loss. The score at the half was 15-9, and although the East forces gained on Grandville in the third stanza, the visitors kept their lead and won by a 28-19 count. ln the second Lowell game the East cagers snapped out of their losing streak to win by a 27-20 score. They grabbed an early lead and hung on to it throughout the contest, Again Prange was high scorer with seven welcome points. A pitched battle to determine second place in the league standings was fought between East and Rock- ford the next week-end. The game was a thriller, but it proved to be a heartbreaker for the locals. Rock- ford came from behind in the closing minutes to win by one basket, 27-25. To bring down the curtain on the season the Pio- neers went to Godwin and became the victims of the upset of the season. The Wolverines, after dropping nine conference games in a row, scored an amaz- ing victory, 26-22. Although they made only three points in the last half, they kept the lead they had previously built up and squeezed out the win. This brought the Pioneers' final record in league play up to five wins and as many losses, and gave them third place in the Grand Valley Conference standings. ln the annual district tournament the East team, sparked by Ford and Wanty, won over Lee, 43-14, but lost to Grand Rapids Christian and was elimi- nated. Dick Ford was elected captain for the 1941-42 sea- son. He and Art Prange also gained hard-earned positions on the mythical All-Conference team. The second team, under the coaching of lack Cro- thers, ended the season with an enviable record of nine wins and only one loss in conference competi- tion. These boys and this year's fine group of sopho- mores should furnish the material for outstanding teams in the next few years. , Pran d gan Back row: Coach Elliott, George Farra, Don Collins, Jim McCobb, Jim Burton, Bob Swaitn, Paul Olsen, Tom Wanty, Howard Anible, Phay Johnson, Charles Poisson, Bruce Veltman, Bruce Cla k, Tom Finch. G d Bl l . S d ' A t Cl m nt A ts P Jim Gilmore, Gene Johnson, Bo Detmers, Bob Bon or on ge ow econ row. r e e s, r range, Gilmore, Gordon Johnson, John Gordon, Eugene Bellis IManagerj. Front row: Willard B U. Bob Wilson, Jerry LeDonne, Wallace Melson, Milton Craven, Jim Gork, Jim McGarry, Track ln the Annual Grand Valle Houseman Field, we gathered e When the warmth of spring drove out the cold winds of March, the East High track men turned out and began limbering up their tight muscles. The Pioneer thinclads sorely missed the services of Lee and Stout- jesdyke, who had been the chief reasons for East's and Betts won the 440, breakin winning the Class C State Championship the previous the PreViO1-IS YGCIT- year. Because of an increase in school enrollment we now found ourselves competing in Class B and fac- ing a tougher schedule. With such returning veterans as Betts, 440 man, Caskey, shot putter and high Next came the Regional me selves pitted against strong the form of a powerful array Lansing. They emerged the vi jumper, Moore and Iohnson, dash men, and Farrant, of SQV2 points to our 40V2 high and broad jumper, we looked ahead to a reasonably successful season. We lol-1meYed to Lansing l A following week, but were out beginning. The class of com ber of fine athletes forced us eleventh place. The only brigh was Betts' sensational victory Our first meet was a dual affair with Sparta. Al- though we lost to their powerful, well-balanced squad, the meet was instrumental in showing us what some of our new men could do. We met Holland and Grandville in a triangular This season the outlook is meet next at the latter's field. We found ourselves very evenly matched with Grandville and barely edged them out, 48V2 to 47V2. Holland was left far behind. Gene Iohnson, freshman discovery, walked off with both hurdle races. Caskey won the shot and Farrant took the broad jump. will be felt. Returning are Cas Iohnson, Bob and Iim Gilmor e Clements. The squad will b by the addition of Burton, Velt a promising freshman, Bob Sw 49 , Jerry Louks, Lorch. y Conference meet at enough points to win Championship. john- took two first places, the affair and the Conferenc son, Moore, and Farrant each g the record he had set t and we found our- lass B competition in of thinclads from East ctors, amassing a total r the State meet the f the running from the etition and the num- well back into about t spot of the afternoon in the 440. .uch more cheerful al- rr though the loss of Betts, Farrant, Moore, and Gagne ey, Gordon and Gene , Olsen, Prange, and greatly strengthened an, Clark, Farra, and in. li. ll Byrne, Jim Bidwe- Wall. Jim Cowdery. Bob Black. Second row: Phil Be-ukema. cRt-ynolds, Bob Ryan, Arend Dubee, Jim Clark, Seth . First row: Bob Cole. Bob Boyer, Coach Yates, Roger w Stolz, Dick Ford, Bob Bennett, Coach Kutsche. Kneeling: Rod White, Phil Goodspeed, Jim Alexander, Jim Ford. Back few: George- Gregorie, Ted Brink, Jay Petter, Jerry Back row: Bob McVoy, Bill Haynes, Bill Webb, Al Ryan, Bob v 'U The golf team of 1941 stroked its way through an- Terims lf advance calculations are correct, the 1942 East .F , tj other good season under the leadership of Coach Ben- ton Yates. With such men as loseffy, Heyboer, and Gauthier back, and Bob Boyer, Bob Cole, and Roger ati i l .ll is Wall to add strength to the team, We were assured a successful showing. Playing mostly against class A competition, the team came out on top in five matches while losing a like number. We defeated Grand Rap- ids Christian and Holland Christian once and Zee- land twice, while dropping decisions to Union and Central, both twice, ln the two matches played with lonia, we won one and lost the other. We entered the regional tournament at Ridgemoor, and finished behind 'Grand Haven for second place, This was the first time we had participated in class moving in from class Our score was a 349, Cole, Boyer, Wall and loseffy, all doing excellently, averaging 87 per man. T not a bad score for the four-man event. Our men were l i This year's team promises to go far with three of the letter-winners, Cole, Wall, and Boyer, back to form the nucleus of an excellent team. This threesom e promises to be one of the best in the city, but they will be kept on their toes by such formidable com- petition as Phil Beukema, lim Cowdery, George Gre- goire, and Bob Ryan. The other three men on the team will probably be chosen from this bunch, and a good race should be in progress. net team should have another excellent season. Four of the five potent letter winners of last year's team are back to form the backbone of this year's team. Bill Haynes, Dick Ford, Bob Bennett, and Fred Per- kins have returned to assure the team of another good season. Backed with many capable reserves, the team should go much farther than ever before. The 1941 team, bolstered by such talented boys as Haynes, Ford, Mulder, Perkins, and Bennett, glided to an easy Grand Valley championship under the direc- tion of Coach William Kutsche. Of the thirteen sched- uled matches, we won all, defeating each league team twice and beating Caledonia, lonia, and North Mus- kegon each once. Grandville, the only conference team to take a match from us, took one of the three ln all, the East matches. ln the matches in each of the two meets. players won 41 while losing only 4 regional tourney, staged at Holland, we finished close behind a strong Grand Haven team. The doubles team of Haynes and Ford showed up well, although they lost in the finals to a Grand Haven duet by a close score. This year, this duet should go very far in both season play and in tournament competition. Strengthened this year by Bob McVoy, Bod White, and lim Ford, promising freshmen who will form the nucleus of the team in years to come, the squad should do Well. 4 5 4- 2 , arts mis l 'V T .P-RSI T r Vg Ai gli, Q . . Q gl' t .,,,L ,PN SIM ix l 'rg-, - U--L ' XJYL Back row: l,awrt'nc't- Lassman, Jim Chamberlin, Bill Johnson, I.awrn-nee Cziluhan, Dick Caro. Dun I-lllintzt-r, Hub lit-tts, .lack Di-lam-y. Willis Vanrlenln-rg, .lim Taber, Fritz Stl-kvtt-4-, Ernn-st Malkvwitz. Coach Mcliridc. Second row: Joe Pierce, Dean Spalding, .lim Whyte. Henry Staples, Don Morzan, Bob Paley. Jim Smith. Front row: Dave Hunting, Dick Sayt-rs, Louis Wickman, .lim Dykt-we-ll, Junk Hines. Jack Kurtli, Baseball Although the sport of baseball is still young at East High, the teams, under the direction of Mr. McBride, have been showing regular improvement each year. This year's team should have a pretty good season although the loss of some of last year's luminaries will certainly be felt. Especially missed will be Har- ley Smith, star pitcher and hitter, who was the main- stay of the East nine last year. The squad also ref grets losing Wierhake, fielder, Dutmer, first base, and Darrah, catcher. Last year's team, the first since 1938, started off well, but the greater experience of the opposition told on the boys as the season advanced. The Pioneers beat Godwin, 9-8 and Lee, 7-6, but lost the remain- ing eight games in a row. They were beaten in their return games with Godwin and Lee and by each of the remaining Grand Valley Conference schools twice. Several major letter winners are back from last year, and they will form the nucleus of this spring's nine. They are Chamberlin, Wickman, Korff, and Sayers. Returning also are Malkewitz, Staples, and Pierce. Newcomers to the diamond this year include Whyte, Hines, Dykewell, and Paley. After a couple weeks of practice, the starting line-up appears to be as fol- lows: Korff, catcher, l-lines, pitcher, Whyte, first base, Paley, second base, Wickman, shortstop, Sayers, third base, Pierce, left field, Chamberlin, center field, and Dylcewell, right field. The showing of the baseball team may decide the winning of the Grand Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy. This trophy has been won by Grandvilles superior athletic teams for the last two years. lf they win it again this year land they are leading in points toward it at this writingl they will retain permanent possession of it. A good showing in baseball plus championships in tennis and traclc may give East the trophy this year. At the time of this writing the baseball team has won one game and lost two in the current season. We all hope it will win a lot more. Considering the number of underclassmen making up the squad, it is reasonable to predict that the baseball teams of the next few years will be definite threats for the Grand Valley Championship. The winning bowling team. Standing: Mr. Krul fAdvisorj, Ted Aalsburg, Will Gay Bottje, Bill Haynes. Kneeling: Jack Hines and Jim Gork. A friendly intramural game played on roller skates between halves. Intra-Murals This year's intra-mural program, under the super- vision of Coach Reed Waterman, has been the most extensive in the history of East Grand Rapids athletics. It has been estimated that only fifteen boys who did not participate in inter-scholastic athletics were not included in intra-mural activities. Last tall the intra-mural department was well rep- resented by twenty-four teams in touch football. The boysiplayed twice a weekat the Ramona ball park and had lots of fun. When winter rolled around, many sports shared the intra-mural spotlight. Two hundred boys took part in the duck-pin bowling played in the cafeteria. The ping-pong and shuffleboard tournaments each took in about fifty enthusiasts. In the room above the gym, boys interested in boxing, wrestling, tumbling, or Weight-lifting, found plenty of equipment to meet their needs. In the way of basketball, intra-mural teams played throughout the winter. This program was cul- minated by the basketball tournament, which took in four classes, A, B, C, and D, ranging from the third through the twelfth grade. Play was concluded when the finals were run off on a Friday night before a large crowd in the gym. Here are the results of the finals in the various classes. In class D, Olds defeated Volnerg in class C, Hyman beat Delaney, in class B, Bigelow beat McVoyp and in class A, Crothers' team, the All-Senior Swishers, lamhasted Wanty's Wolves. Twelve teams of five boys each bowled at the Fan- atorium every Monday night last winter under the direction of Mr. Krul. After an eighteen weeks' tourna- ment, the winning team was composed of Hines, Bottje, Gork, Haines, and Aalsburg. This spring there will be teams in softball, hard- ball, golf, and riflery. There will be about twenty-two softball teams, and, in addition, boys will participate in this and hardball every Saturday morning at Ra- mona. About eighteen boys will participate in intra- mural golt at Ridgemoor, and about fifty boys and girls will shoot at the Naval Armory in the newly or- ganized rifle club. The intra-mural program will continue to receive plenty of emphasis in the future. From now on a large number of boys who do not take part in inter-scholas- tic sports will continue to be able to satisfy their ath- letic craving by participating in these activities. Standing: Miss Stain-rt, Rob:-rta Amos. Marilyn Borough, Hlois Gingrich, and Martha Roderick. Sealed: llarliara Wilcox, Ira Vanin- Cole-man, Mary Wt-bb, Ruth Rich, l.uvils- Ki-nm-fly, Elsa Gygax, Pat Gauthm-ir. Senior G. A. A. lt appears that the United States Army is not the only army which has been found asleep on the job. Commander-in-Chief Staperts army of twenty-eight girls discovered that several of their lieutenants had resigned and they were left with no officers to com- mand their hockey and volleyball squads. The strange part of the incident is that Commander-in-Chief Sta- pert did not realize the situation they were in until it came time for the lieutenants to carry out their orders. Then a special meeting of the General Staff had to be called to decide upon a date for the elec- tion ol new officers to fill the vacancies. As the battles between the volleyball troops and hockey troops were over, these vacancies were left open. The president, Ruth Rich, took charge of them during the seasons oi play, The usual election of officers for the following school year is held at the annual spring picnic of the Girls' Athletic Association. Those lucky ladies who won the higher offices were: Ruth Rich, president, Roberta Ames, vice-president and sales manager, Mary Webb, secre- tary and treasurer. The lieutenants elected to manage the various sports are as follows Lucile Kennedy, basketball, Elsa Gy- gax, badminton, Martha Roderick, archery, Pat Gau- thier, softball, Marilyn Borough, tennis. The girls turned out for the G.A,A. with enthusiasm this year, particularly the girls in the ninth grade, who have just become eligible for membership. Com- niander-in-Chief Stapert expects to present many awards on class day to girls who have participated in the required number of sports. Unlike the requirements for boys' letters, the girls must have participated in several sports to receive an award. Girls winning awards must have credit for three team sports, two supervised individual sports, and leadership work, or three team sports, one super- vised individual, two unsupervised individuals, and leadership work. The team sports may be chosen from hockey, volleyball, basketball, and baseball. The supervised individual sports include: Badminton, bowl- ing, ping-pong, archery, and tennis. There are many sports which may be used for credit as unsupervised sports, Some of these are: ice skating, roller skating, riding, swimming, bicycling, and the like. Another method which is used for determining to whom an award will be given is the point system. One must have live hundred points a year which can be obtained in the following manner. For each team sport, one hundred points is given, for each supervised individual sport, fifty points, for each unsupervised in- dividual sport, twenty-live points, and one hundred points for leadership work. This year, because of a little difficulty encountered in the hockey season, only four hundred points will be required Conly two team sports being requiredj, The awards which are presented to the girls include a numeral for the freshmen, a minor letter for the sophomores, a major letter for the juniors and a gold pendant for seniors. Those who will receive numerals are: Marion DeVel, Elizabeth Moore, Yvonne Voltz, Nancy Post, Eloise Gingrich, lo Anne Osgood, Elsa Gygax, Marilyn Bor- ough, Marcia Ames, Caroline Allen, Nan Farrant. Those receiving a minor letter are: Genevieve Schulte, Lucile Kennedy, Mary Webb, Pat Gauthier, Barbara Young, lane Sellers, Doris Ryskamp, and Charlotte Hickman. The Iunior award winners are as follows: Roberta Ames, Martha Roderick, Barbara Wilcox. And the two senior girls being awarded pendants for the comple- tion of four years' work in the Girls' Athletic Associa- tion are Ruth Rich and Barbara larnac. Two nights a week, usually Monday and Thursday, have been reserved tor the girls to play their various sports. This year one ot the nights had to be given to the lunior Girls' Athletic Association, which was organized this year. The General Staff decided that Monday night would be best for the lunior High girls, leaving Thursday night tor Senior High activity. Hockey lt has been said that the weather does not intertere with the maneuvers of the United States Army. Rain or shine, cold or warm, the battle is fought. This is not true with the girls of the G.A.A. army. They have no desire to engage in an outdoor battle of hockey during a storm. This feminine characteristic caused them considerable trouble. When Thursday night, the time reserved tor the senior G.A.A. activities, rolled around, the sky became a grey, supersaturated mass of vapor, and the rain began to fall. This occurred repeatedly. At the end of the hockey season, Com- mander-in-Chiei Stapert and General Rich discovered that six out of nine days allotted to hockey had been unsuitable for hockey activities. As it was necessary to have participated seven out of the nine times for credit the board decided to suspend hockey as a sport which could be used for credits toward a numeral, letter or pendant, lane Lou Sellers, Barbara Young, Sally Dolbeare, Lucile Kennedy, Ruth Rich, Pat Gau- their, Elizabeth Moore, Elsa Gygax, Mary Webb, Lois Martini, Nancy Post, Marilyn Borough, Martha Pleas- ant, lo Anne Kreig, and Marion De Vel were the girls who participated in the sport. Volleyball Volleyball didn't seem to have the attraction that it has had in previous years, I wonder it this could have been caused by the tact that no game was scheduled with the teachers. In previous years the girls have spent several weeks in preparation for the big battle between the men teachers, Mr. Mc Bride, Mr. Krul, and Mr. Yates, and the best players ot the G.A.A. The battle usually resulted in a loss to the teachers by a huge number ol points. lWe would like to blame this continual loss to Mr. Krul, who insists that his rules are best.J lane Sellers, Nancy Post, Marilyn Borough, Marion DeVel, Elsa Gygax, Lucile Kennedy, Lois Martini, Elizabeth Moore, Martha Rod- erick, Barbara Wilcox, Shirley Stegenga, Pat Gau- thier, and Barbara Young are the girls who attended volleyball regularly and will receive credit toward their awards. Basketball Basketball is holding the spotlight as the most ex- citing sport oi the year. Not only did the girls have the competition of their own teams, but they were honored with the privilege of playing the girls from two outside schools, Marywood Academy and Tech High School. Twelve evenings of basketball were en- ioyed by many girls. Those who will be using basket- ball credits for their awards will be lane Sellers, Nancy Post, Marilyn Borough, Marion De Vel, Elsa Gygax, Lucile Kennedy, Lois Martini, Elizabeth Moore, Martha Roderick, Barbara Wilcox, Shirley Stegenga, Pat Gauthier, and Barbara Young. Badminton The badminton battles among the girls took place on Friday evenings after school in the two gymna- siurns. The requirements for badminton credit were thirty games played, including a badminton tourna- ment. The girls found this rather hard to complete, but Mary Webb, Elsa Gygax, Martha Roderick, Ruth Rich, Marilyn Borough, Barbara Wilcox, Yvonne Voltz, Eloise Gingrich, lo Anne Osgood, and Genevieve Schulte managed to fulfill the requirements and will be receiving credit in badminton. The tournaments started March 27, and the final game was played off between Marilyn Borough and Elsa Gygax, April seventeenth. Elsa came out of the battle with colors flying to receive the pendant which is given to each year's winner of the badminton tour- nament. Everyone expected the final game to be played be- tween Mary Webb and Elsa Gygax, but Mary en- countered a little difficulty the night she played Mari- lyn Borough. We all look forward to a come back to be staged by Mary next year. sZsi Archery Every year archery draws a great many enthusias- tic marksmen, ln fact, Commander-in-Chief Stapert finds it difficult to provide enough ammunition for all the girls. Those girls who participated in archery were' Lois Martini, Martha Roderick, Ruth Rich, Barbara larnac, Barbara Young, Roberta Ames, and Lucile Kennedy. To receive credit in archery one must have ten practices, each practice consisting of twenty-four ar- rows, a total of 240 arrows shot by the end of the archery season. To most girls this is no small num- ber to attain. At the end of one night's practice, little white spots often appear on the tips of the index, middle, and third fingers-blistersl Tennis Tennis gave us some exciting games this year with other schools. Commander-in-Chief Stapert rriade ar- rangements with other commanders to play competi- tion matches. Each G,A.A, girl who receives credit for tennis must have completed ten practices consisting of two sets apiece. Girls participating in this sport are: lo Ann Osgood, Ruth Rich, Barbara Iarnac, Elsa Gygax, Eliza- beth Moore, Ioyce Meengs, Virginia Tidey, Barbara Young, Marcia Ames, Mary Webb, Pat Gauthier, Martha Roderick. JEHSMY- 1 ls YI I- Baseball Baseball, the nation's favorite sport, is one of the favorite sports among the girls of the Girls' Athletic Association. This year they played on Monday nights which were allotted to senior high activities. The girls of Marywood Academy engaged in some battles with our girls which proved to be as exciting as the basketball battles which were enjoyed so much by everyone. Baseball players this year included: Virginia Tidey, Barbara Young, Elsa Gygax, Io Ann Osgood, Ioyce Meengs, Elizabeth Moore, Marcia Ames, Pat Gauthier, Mary Webb, Barbara Iarnac and Ruth Rich. Miscellaneous During the year the G.A.A. girls held several spreads in the school cafeteria. Everyone had grand times despite the fact that some dishes were mis- placed and the girls discovered upon arriving home that they had dishes belonging to someone else. After the spreads the girls Went to the gymnasium where they played various games. Commander-in- Chief Stapert and General Ruth Rich should hang their heads in shame. The gymnasium teacher and an honorable senior played a very poor game of volley- ball one night after a spread. Did you eat too much, or are you really as bad players as you were that night? The big events of the year were two basketball games with Marywood Academy and one with the girls from Tech High. The Marywood girls came March 10 to our gymna- sium, where they played three very exciting games. Commander-in-Chief Ober from Marywood brought three squads. The girls who played on East's squads were: Ioanne Osgood, Nancy Post, Genevieve Schulte, Nan Farrant, and Lois Martini, on Iane Lou Seller's team. On Lucile Kennedys team were: Yvonne Voltz, Roberta Ames, Ruth Rich, Marcia Ames, Elsa Gygax, and Caroline Allen. Those who played on Eloise Gingrich's team were: Marilyn Borough, Pat Gauthier, Charlotte Hickman, Elizabeth Moore, and Barbara lar- nac. The teams felt the loss of Mary Webb, who sprained her ankle just an hour before the games were to be played. The girls played ten-minute halves with Command- ers-in-Chief Stapert and Ober refereeing. The first game belonged completely to the Marywood girls. They were marvelous players despite the fact that our gymnasium is larger than theirs and the baskets higher. The second game went to East, In the last minute of play in the third game Marywood made a basket to tie the score fourteen to fourteen. This remained the final score, leaving all of the girls in good spirits. At six-thirty o'clock East's G.A.A. treated the Mary- wood girls to supper in the cafeteria. On March 25 our girls visited Marywood, Where they played two games of basketball and were treated with a delicious lunch after the games. The highlight of these games was the exploding of their only basketball-imagine the surprise of the girl who was about to receive itl ln the end Commander- in-Chief Stapert was persuaded to return to East for one of our basketballs to permit the game to continue. East High girls who made up the teams which went to Marywood were: Nancy Post, lo Ann Osgood, Elsa Gygax, Mary Webb, Pat Gauthier, Ruth Rich, Gene- vieve Schulte, Marilyn Borough, Lucile Kennedy, and Barbara Iarnac. Tech High School girls came to East, March 31, to play three games, all of which ,went to East, The girls from Tech had the disadvantage of having fewer prac- tice games to their credit than the girls from East. They are able to play only two nights a month, where- as our girls are able to play one a week with some practice in their gymnasium class. The girls who played against Tech were: Mary Webb, Ruth Rich, Caroline Allen, Roberta Ames, Barbara Wilcox, Bar- bara larnac, Gladys DeGolia, Marcia Ames, Martha Roderick, Marilyn Borough, Io Ann Osgood, Pat Gau- thier, Lucile Kennedy, Elsa Gygax, Genevieve Schulte and Barbara Haynes. When the Riflery Club and Golf Club were organ- ized this spring, there was as much enthusiasm among the girls as the boys. It took several weeks for the girls to become organized. Tests for eyesight and ac- curacy took nearly one Week to complete. The girls met on Tuesday nights at school and then went to the Armory for a few hours of shooting. They were allowed to use the Armory only during the month of April, so they were able to shoot only a few nights after they were organized. They hope to get started early next year. Those girls who went to the Armory for shooting were: Peggy Friend, Agnes Kleimeyer, Sally Berry, Nancy Thompson, Doris Brown, Harriet Herz, and Charlotte Hickman. Golf lim Barfield instructed the girls in golf before they played any holes at Ridgemoor golf course, Betty Van Antwerp, Ioyce Meengs, Phyliss McVoy, lean Moore, Francillia Paquette, Virginia Belknap, Marilyn Voss, and Mary Webb are girls who played. Junior The Iunior High School girls have always felt rather grieved about not being able to take part in the G.A.A. So this year Commander-in-Chief Stapert de- cided to add a new branch to the G.A.A. This addi- tional branch is exclusive to Iunior High School girls, and is called The Iunior High School Girls' Athletic Association. The Iuniors found that Monday night would be the most convenient to have their activities, so the Senior High School girls took Thursday night for their activities. They have their own soccer, vol- leyball, basketball, softball, and bowling squads. Their team competition is among the teams of the six homerooms, the seven a's, seven b's, seven c's, eight a's, eight b's, and eight c's. The point system is used here in giving awards as in Senior G.A.A. For an individual award the girl participating must have five hundred and twenty-five points the first year and one thousand and fifty points the second year. The points may be won in the fol- lowing manner. When an individual fulfills the re- quirements in an individual sport she receives fifty points. If she wins first place in the tournament she receives fifteen points, if she places second, ten points, and if she places third, five points. For meeting the demands of a team sport she receives one hundred points. Fifteen points are awarded to each member of the team winning first place, ten points to each member of the team winning second place, and five points to each member on the team winning third place. One hundred points are awarded for complet- ing leadership requirements and for completing health requirements. An award is also given to the homeroom which re- ceives the highest number of points. These points will be given in the following manner. A home room which enters a team in a sport will receive twenty- G. A. A. five points. lf this team wins first place the home- room will receive one hundred points, if it wins sec- ond place, seventy-five points, and if it wins third place, fifty points. lf an individual in a homeroom enters an individual sport, the homeroom receives five points. If she wins first place, fifteen points are awarded to the homeroom, if she places second, ten points, and if she places third, five points. The Iunior G.A.A. Board is composed of the follow- ing officers: Sally Mitts, president, Barbara Worth, ac- tivity-manager, Carol Vinkemulder, secretary, Ann McColl, treasurer, Rosemary Roberts, sales manager. Sports managers, also on the board are: Ann Porter, soccer, Nancy Rich, volleyball, Barbara Post, basket- ball, Polly Page, badminton, Nancy Thompson, tennis, Phyllis Vos, archery, Marilyn Squires, softball, Sally Deane, minor sports, and Mary Dolbeare, bowling. The candidates for these offices are nominated by a Nominating Committee chosen by the Faculty Ad- visor at a preliminary meeting of all the seventh and eighth grade girls the first week of school in Sep- tember. The date for the next meeting, at which the officers are elected, is also set at this first meeting. The members of this executive board meet once every two weeks. The Iunior High School girls have enjoyed several spreads in the school cafeteria with games in the gym afterward this winter, and hikes in the spring. The team sports which are offered to the Iunior G.A.A. are: Soccer, volleyball, basketball, and soft- ball. For each of these except basketball the girls must have been present six times. For basketball it is a little more with ten times present to receive credit. The individual sports which they may use for credit and the hours or games necessary for credit are as 57 follows: Badminton, fifteen games and entrance in the tournament, tennis, forty games and entrance in the tournament, archery, forty rounds consisting of six ar- rows each and a lunior American Round. Other individual sports are: Bowling, ten hours and entrance in the tournament, hiking, fifteen miles, bicycling, twenty hours, skating, fifteen hours, danc- ing, twenty lessons, horse-back riding, ten hours, ping- pong, thirty games and entrance in the tournament, swimming, fifteen hours, and skiing, fifteen hours. Bowling The girls of the Iunior Girls' Athletic Association bowled in the school cafeteria every Wednesday eve- ning after school. They made four alleys tor duck-pin bowling, Ot course, they had to pile the tables and chairs together which made the cafeteria quite a mess. The girls were very enthusiastic about bowling, much more so than the Senior High girls. However, there were only eleven girls who managed to complete the requirements for this sport. These are: Ernestine Bige- low, Mary Dolbeare, Betsy Dolbeare, Louise Fox, Nancy Fairchild, Phyllis Forsman, Mary Lou Kennedy, Polly Page, Iane Steketee, and Carol Vinkernulder. Baseball Iunior G.A.A. baseball began Monday, April 20. Six games were played. The following girls partici- pated: from the seven a's, Carol Vinkemulder, Marie Kenyon, lean Van Steenberg, Barbara Post, lacquelyn Knee, Mary Lou Kennedy, Peggy Hibbard, Harriet Herz, Louise Fox, Nancy Fairchild, Marilyn Markhan, and Marjorie Olds. On the seven b's team were: Carole Battjes, Betsy Dolbeare, Virginia Muir, Irene Van Otteren, Carolyn Wade, and Phyllis Vos. From the seven c's came: Irma Marsh, Anne McColl, Iean Meengs, lane Steketee, Rosemary Wilcox, and lean Worth. Mary Hadley, Fay Cox, Edith Hall, Polly Page, Nancy Rich, Nancy Thompson, and Barbara Allen played for the eight a's. 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