Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

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Social and School News (Continued) The play “A Knight for a Prince was one of the best ever given by the school. The entire show was appreciated by the large audiences of both evenings. Margaret Lafferty..................Eleanor Bramble Weary Walker.............Mr. R. E. Watkins Abdul Hamid...............Mr. C. B. Butler Hans Griftsburg...........Mr. M. J. Paine Patrick Rafferty................Mr. Cowan Traverse .............................John Henkel Constance Glynn.........Miss C. Wolverton Mrs. Lafferty...........Mary Lichtenauer Topsy Turvey.............Mary Emily Ranney Bonnie Sweet Bessie.......Virginia Browne Cupid ....................Marthanna Bales Choruses—Misses Moore. Crawford, Hillman, King, Caswell, Perrin, Wolkow, Edsall, Jacobs. Browne, Black, Fries, Rettinger, Ranney, Purdy, Albro, Green. Wright, Bannon, Irene Tidey. Irene Hansen, Helen Hansen, Esther Miller and Mable Kopansky. Messrs. Fries, Hillman, Youngs, D. Slawson, Bowman, G. Rettinger. Fralick. Wolkow, Robbins, and Sherwood. Accompaniments—Mrs. Scarvel and High School orchestra. Eugene Straight visited in Carson City during the holidays. Raymond Burkholder has returned here from Carson City, where he has been employed during the past year. At a meeting in November the H. S. fellows discussed having a boys’ debating club. A committee of nine visited the Grand Rapids C. H. S. House of Representatives and they returned full of enthusiasm. The constitutional committee deserve credit for the fine constitution of the Senate, which bids fair to become one of the finest of all the school organizations. Several interesting meeting have been held while most of the debating has been on the “War and Preparedness. The officers are: President—Clark Decker. President Pro Tern—Eugene Straight. Clerk—Harold Nelson. Assistant Clerk—Charles Gray. Sergeant-at-Arms—Cecil Burkholder. Albert Vining was in Big Rapids during the latter part of December. Seth and Donald Slawson spent the holidays at Romeo and Detroit. Mary Emily Ranney visited in Almont during the holidays. Several H. S. pupils attended the dance given by Miss Hollister December 30. Esther Miller entertained 10 couples at a theater party, January 1. After the show, dancing and games were the pastimes of the evening. Light refreshments were served and the guests departed well towards Sunday morning after a most enjoyable time. Several pupils have been enjoying the skating at Baldwin lake and on Flat river. As most all of you know the classes are organized. The Senior class of about 33 members elected the following officers: President—Eugene D. Straight. Vice President—Charles Gray. Secretary----Katherine Berridge. Treasurer—Vera Parker. The class rings and pins have come and are surely fine. Some think they are the best ever. The class colors are orange and black. Miss Fish is the class teacher. The Junior class of about forty members has many reasons to be proud. They are represented in basketball as well as every other organization in school by a group of willing workers. Their officers are: President—Charles Reid. Vice President—Cecil Burkholder. Secretary—Martha Griswold. Treasurer—Hazel Briggs. Class Teachers—Miss Griswold, Miss Vining and M. J. Paine. The class colors are Crimson and White.

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Faculty News Mr. Shigley spent vacation with friends at Fremont and Hart. Mr. Mott visited with the home folks at Adrian. Mr. Myers spent his vacation in Ann Arbor. Miss Griswold scent vacation with relatives in Grand Rapids. Mr. Watkins passed the vacation season at home. Miss Tower spent vacation at home. On Thursday evening the 23rd. the boys of the High School gave a dance in the Auditorium. At eight o'clock the strains of Silver’s orchestra resounded throughout the building and about twenty couples assembled in line for the Grand March, which was led by Dorothy Black and John Henkel. At eleven o’clock “Home Sweet Home was echoed through the building, but many of the party adjourned to Cole's confectionery parlors. One evening last week Violette Xewbrough entertained at her home on West Grove street the following people: Raymond Youngs, Irene Hansen. John Henkel, June Tremble, and Sydney Fowler. The evening was spent in dancing, after which refreshments were served by the hostess. The annual High School Christmas tree was held Thursday. December 23. in the Auditorium. Winifred Roenigk gave a reading, then all assembled for a “Grand March,” led by June Tremble and John Henkel. As a surprise to the students Mr. A. J. Wyrick sang several selections, after which the presents were distributed. When Miss Fish and Miss Macomber enjoyed vacation at home. Miss Miller returned to her home in Cass City. Mr. Paine returned to his former home in Maple Rapids for vacation. Miss Fuller enjoyed the greater part of her vacation in the library. Miss Boynton returned to her home in Grand Haven for vacation. all had received their presents, popcorn balls and apples were passed. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year we returned home. Mrs. Janet Kerkoff has returned to school after a prolonged absence in Holland. Schools, churches, theatres, etc., closed January 14, for one week on account of several cases of scarlet fever which are in the city. Everyone was disappointed on account of the final exams, coming so soon afterwards. Harold Nelson, a popular member of the Senior Class, has returned to school after a siege cf appendicitis. Marcia Backus suffered during the early part of this month with an attack of scarlet fever. Donald Slawson, Arthur Roell, Marjorie Noxen and several others have had the mumps. Esther Miller and Pete Hillman suffered from attacks of lagrippe this month. Rather odd for both to come down sick the same day, although Esther recovered more speedily than Pete. Social and School News

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Social and School News (Continued) The Sophomore class contains many promising students and athletes. Their officers are: President—Irving Fralick. Vice President—Mary vanDeinse. Secretary—Arthur Hillman. Treasurer—Hilbert Wittkop. Teachers—Miss Miller and Mr. Watkins. The class colors are Old Rose and White. The Freshmen have worn off much of their original greenish hue but, this will probably be added to by the February class. The present officers are: President—Donald Slawson. Vice President—Rufus vanDeinse. Secretary—Allen Church. Treasurer—Leo Nickerson. Teachers—Miss Wolverton and Mr. Mott. Their colors are Green and White. The orchestra is one of our best school societies. Under the direction of C. P. Mott the scope of its work is being broadened. Thanks are due to them for playing at several school entertainments. Edith Crawford. T9..............Piano Kenneth Thoms. T9.................1st Violin Mable Kopansky, T9................1st Violin Grant Ilosford, T9................2nd Violin George Schenden, T9............Cornet Augustine Schenden, T(i... .Trombone Allen Church. T9.................Traps C. P. Mott.......Director and Flutist The A. A. has been organized this year with the following officers: President—Cecil Burkholder. '17. Vice President—Irving Perkins. T7. Sec'y and Treas.—M. J. Paine. Business Manager—Ivan Gordon, '17. Coaches—(Boys) Mr. Watkins: (Girls) Miss Miller. A fine basketball schedule has been arranged and it can be found in another part of the paper. On the afternoon of January 12 a meeting to arouse enthusiasm was held for the Seventh and Eighth grades and the High School. Mr. Watkins explained how the team could do much better work with the entire student body behind, them and he asked if a bigger and more spirited crowd could not attend. Mr. Shigley also spoke in regard to helping the team by turning out and helping in cheering the fellows and girls who are doing their best to uphold the honor of G. H. S. Mr. Mott gave a spirited talk, telling of the effect of showing some school spirit. Miss Miller told what the girls would like to do this season and they surely ought to be able under her efficient guiding and coaching. The Seventh and Eighth grades were represented by Miss Wolverton, who said that she was sure the Seventh and Eighth grades were willing to do their part and she thought they would turn out in large numbers. Her talk was appreciated by every High School pupil present. Irene Tidey and “Fat” Burkholder spoke about the teams and what they hoped to accomprish on the floor with the aid of some spirit. “Fat also promised not to throw any more baskets for the opponents. Mr. Paine read the yells, after which every one gathered near the front and practiced under him until John Henkel was elected veil master. After a little more practice all departed, wishing Friday night nearer at hand. The rest room is now furnished, the predominating color being the restful shades of brown. A small conventional design in dull brown is the pattern of the rug. Oak furniture, consisting of two rocking chairs with brown leather upholstery, a library table and a couch with brown burlap covered cushions harmonizes with the walls newly frescoed in brown. Two beautiful oil paintings have also been donated and they add a homelike atmosphere to the room. Credit for the selection of the furnishings is due Mr. Shigley and the lady teachers who aided him in equipping a room which will add to the interior appearance of our already beautiful building.