East Lansing High School - Ceniad Yearbook (East Lansing, MI)

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' 4' ' 4' CBNIAD 1936 EDITQRIALS In Retrospect A year to be remembered, this one of '36. Like all the rest it's had its trials as well as triumphs, its dreams fulfilled, its wishes shat- tered...We've lost some battles yet we know the heady wine of victory. Somehow it seems ill fitting to wax sentimental over fleeting high school daysg of course we treasure many happy memories of those times gone by, but youth must be served, it cannot stagnate in the past. We who leave will do so not without a heavy heart, yet not without a lighter step. We bid adieu to happy years and face new worlds to conquer. Somehow it seems fitting that the class of '36 should leave a job well done with head up,.eyes alight, and striding onward, ever onward, to meet whatever challenge life can give. A Legacy The Class of '36 leaves behind it a new sort of gift. A vital living monument, the Senior Responsibilities, deeded as the natural heritage to the oncoming classes, may well become a concrete proof that youth has come of age. With but a few exceptions, the Seniors proved themselves worthy of the responsibility delegated to them by the faculty of managing their own study time. The co-operative attitude of the students, working with a fair and tolerant fac- ulty, has made the first year a splendid success. The Class of ,36 is confident that the classes to come will carry on and make this plan succeed. Venit, Vidit, Vicit In the short space of nine months a man who came to us a stranger, has endeared himself to the school and the community. Never too tired to greet us with a sunny smile, never too busy to pass the time 0' day, always kindly when we're wrong, a real friend. Afriend,acounselor, a scholar, a gentleman we take this opportunity to thank Mr. Hill for his part in making this, our last year, the happiest of a very happy high school career. A Thank You The staff extends to Miss Moore and the Press Club its heartfelt thanks for the invaluable service which they contributed toward the mak- ing of this yearbook. The hours spent in time and effort are not forgotten. A Thank You sounds weak yet it's the best we can offer on paper. The Spirit of '36 The class of '36 will be remembered for its spirit long after its athletic achievements, its forensic ability. its dramatic talent have been forgotten. These are important fields of en- deavor but they can be duplicated more easily than the determination which has characterized this class The perseverance and cooperation evidenced in every activity no matter how insignificant will manifest itself in the future development of those who can be proud to say, I am a mem- ber of the class of '36. Carry On Every year we hear some underclassmen ask, f'lVhat on earth will this school be like with- out so-and-so? He is graduating, you know. This year is no exceptiong the age old query has arisen time and again. Will you let an old Senior give you a little advice on this subject? Once upon a time, very long ago, we were Freshmen. Like all Freshmen, we had our Senior heroes-immortals, without whom, life would be a drab sort of existence. As June approached, we often asked that puzzling question, What will we do now? It must be just a necessary part of grow- ing up-these months of anxious worry. This year you wonder who will replace those ten first team football men who graduate. You ask what the orchestra will do without those graduating musicians or how the debate team can survive its losses. Let me tell you what you will do. Four years ago, we who are graduating were asking ourselves those same questions. When we came to school the next fall, it did seem dif- ferent. For a day or so we were lost. Sud- denly, though, we grew up. We realized tha: we could no longer delegate the responsibility to the Seniors, that we must take things in our own hands and carry on. And that is what you will do. You will carry on. East Lansing hasn't reached its peak-it's still climbing, and you whom we lea-ve behind will guide the school onward to new victories and new achievements. We who leave expect you to keep adding to the record, because we know that you can, and we are sure that you will. Class Spirit That intangible something which swells in eager eighth grade hearts and usually falls into a Senior year stupor was not lacking in this year's graduating class. Yet somehow, it seemed to be a spirit of a different nature-more per- manent, less synthetic. Instead of resting on fC'nntinued on Page Twenty-eightl Twenty-:ix

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CENIAD 1936 High School Careers of 83, Seniors End In Impressive Commencement Ceremony CLASS OF '36 DOMINATES ALL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES, MANY HIGH HONORS ARE WON IN CONTESTSg LEADERS OE CLASS VERY CAPABLE By HENRY DIRKS Commencement Day, june 19, furnished a brilliant finish in the high school careers of the eighty-three members of the class of '36. An inspiring speech, and the cello selections by Mr. Schuster, made these students realize that their memorable high school days were at a close. Many thoughts which are reminiscent of their high school days will linger long in the minds of these seniors. Among them will be the very jolly All-Hi party given during their freshman year. The rollicking football party which stood out as the high-light of their sophomore year also holds an important place in their hearts. The Seniors will not be the only ones to re- member the colorful J-Hop and the laugh- making play, Big Hearted Herbert, which were two of the brightest spots of their junior year. As a finishing touch to the already out- standing year of 1934-35, the customary junior- Senior banquet was elaborately given by the class of '36, Colorful Events During their senior year a host of memorable events took place, beginning with the All-Hi Welcome Mixer, continuing with the Senior play, The Thirteenth Chair, and concluding with the traditional Senior Prom. Carry Out Motto Living up to their motto of Not words, but deeds! the Seniors were always on the go. As a result of good co-operation and hard work they, who had chosen the carnation for their flower, won many high honors in class dues drives, activities ticket sales, and paper sales. The crimson and gold colors of the Senior Class dominated nearly every major sport in the high school. This can be pointed out by the fact that ten of the eleven first string football players, all of the debaters, and five of the outstanding basketball players were Seniors. The Seniors were also well represented in tennis, golf, and track. The field of sport was not the only place in which the class achieved honors, since they were leaders of many of the clubs of the high school. Capable Leaders Bill Stack, class president, assisted by Eddie Penner, vice-president, capably led the class in their senior activities under the sponsorship of Miss Stophlet. Ruth Blomgren was the very able secretary of the class. Bob Linton efficient- ly handled the money taken in by the class. Along with Bill Stack, Dick Nahstoll repre- sented the class in the Student Council. Those working hard on the Board of Directors for the Senior Class were John and Wilson Scales. Henry Dirks served the class as press reporter. The high standards and the accomplishments of the Senior Class will long be remembered in East Lansing High School. Having gained much valuable knowledge in their five enjoyable school years, the Class of '36 feels that it is capable of doing greater deeds in a broader field of activity. Twenty-hw

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'V CENIAD 1936 Last WiH and Testament of Seniors Bequeaths Good Spirit to Undergrads We, the Senior Class of 1936 of East Lan- sing High School, being well balanced in mind and in good health, do hereby write our last will and testament, and sadly taking our leave, do bequeath the following: We, the Senior Class, leave our good spirit to the whole school. l, Alice Amsden, turn over my valiant V-8 to Andy Hays. I, Donald Anderson, bequeath my taciturn tact to Albert Steigerwalt. I, Elizabeth Anderson, sadly leave my so- phisticated manner to Jessie Patton. I, Ruth Bailey, bestow my sweet simplicity upon Doris Lange. I, Robert Ballard, swiftly leave for the Ideal pool room. I, Elwin Barnum, willingly bequeath my subdued nature to Ray Smith. I, Paul Barrett, bequeath the Boy Scouts to Brother Ingersoll. I, Robert Bartlett, gladly will my hunting ability to anyone who wants a pink slip. I, Mary Todd Belknap, hastily leave dear East Lansing High to meet my college boy friends. I, Ruth Blomgren, flatly refuse to leave Dick Publow. I, john Boppr most helpfully bestow my Bowery English upon Coach Shaver. I, jack Boughner, willingly bequeath my :hildish ways to Tom Sanford. I, Doris Brook, lazily leave my long walk to school to anyone who likes exercise. I. Mary Canberg, unhappily bequeath mv violin to Donald Clark. I, Jane Coons, with a sigh of relief, turn over my thirty six hair curlers to Mert Nickle. I, Edwin Crowe, reluctantly bestow Bert Sever upon anyone who likes to loaf in the halls. I, Eugene Derragon, leave my scholastic prowess to him who may desire it. I, Henry Dirks, will my studious nature to Bernie Scavarda. I, Malcomb Dolbee, unwillingly leave my arguments with the faculty to jane Darlington. I, Pearl Dolbee, begrudgingly take my leave of high school. I, Gerald Drake, re-leave Dora Gower of her postal duties. I, Charles Dutton, leave, a Lochinvar. I, Ruth Fagan, waive my rcd flag to Jeanne Fulkerson. I, Brice Farwell, solemnly bestow my pro- fessorship upon Jack Newitt. I, Robert Field, depart for a better racket. I, Ermald Foltz, relinquish Dana Mae Bar- ton to my little brother. I, Robert Frank, willingly give my tie to somebody who knows how to tie it. I. Charlie Fulkerson, leave my vaulting to Bob Theroux. I, Parker Gray, leave for the dentist. I, Nancy Jane Hartsuch, bestow my pleas- antness upon the teachers. I, jane Harvey, languidly leave as the last of the Sub-Dubs. I. James Hasford, transfer, so sadly, my prattle to Stanley Gunn. I, Robert Heath, relinquish my horn for Gabriel. I. Phyllis Henning, do ordain that my long black locks be left to whomever has the key. I, Crawford Hertel, bestow my sax-appeal upon Patty VVood. I, Harold Hicks, resignedly transfer the taxi monopoly to my ark rival, Rasputin. I, Kathryn Hicks, gladly leave my long dis- tance from school to Peggy Ball. fC07lff?11ll'd on Pagz Twenty-ninej Twenty-se'uen