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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1928 volume:

PRESENTING THE HI-LIFE VOLUME X Yearbook of the Senior Class of 1928 GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL G. H . S 1928 Hl-I.l !•' K Sponsors for 1928 We wish to e. | ress our appreciation to those who have given us their financial and moral support in the making of this Annual. Commercial State Savings Bank. C. V. Coats Charles M. Miller Wellington Clark H. J. Rasmussen Grocery. The Kenray Studio. J. E. Van Wormer Kirkbride’s Music Store. Roy Wolf, Jeweler. Kingsbury and Seiber. The Cigar Store. Greenville Daily News. Clark’s Dry Goods Store. Reo Flying Cloud. Harold Leweke. The Style Shop. Greenville Hardware Co. Commercial Printing Co. Chittick’s Tire Shop. II. L. Baker, Optometrist. Greenville Gas Co. Palace of Sweets. F. E. Jacobs Electric Co. Central Market. Luther and Thoms Barber Shop. Reliable Hardware Co. The Knitting Mills Co. Packard Bros. Boelio’s Bazaar. Greenville Dry Goods Co. Consumers’ Power Co. Dr. C. B. Root Well’s Shoe Store. Greenville Candy Co. Gould’s Drug Store. I. W. Stromstra. Martin V. Cook. B. M. Tallman Dr. F. A. Johnson. Dr. C. R. Knight. Fidelity Stores Co. Greenville Furniture Co. J. M. Faber. Isaac Kipp Co. Wm. Chase Coal Co. J. S. Gibson, Sr. Svendson’s Grocery. Elmer Wilber. The Winter Inn Greenville City Laundry. Hugh Chittick. Weeks Monument Works. Dr. J. R. Hansen. Edsall’s Book Store. Rarden and Rarden. L. G. Houghton. Kemp Insurance. Square Deal Garage. Samuel T. Metzger. Greenville Lumber Co. H. P. Belknap. Charles J. Gibson. Gibson Refrigerator Co. L. W. Ranney. A. I). Vining. D. H. Moore. Moore Plow and Implement Co. Eureka Lumber Co. Montcalm Creamery Co. R. J. Tower Iron Works. X. O. Griswold. Dr. H. B. Weaver. Dr. A. J. Bower. Pete Smith. E. B. Holden. Rev. S. C. Parsons. 12 I G . H . S . HI-LIFE 1928 High field Drug Co. Win. Bradley and Son. R. J. Thompson and Son. Hotel I ’helps. Green’s Bakery. Johnson Oil Co. Story and Grosvenor. Dr. Will H. Lester. Blanding Milk Co. Ray S. Cowin. Peter Van Deinse. J. H. Ritzema. Ranney Refrigerator Co. Greenville State Bank. Economy Clothing Co. Wyckoff and Smith. Milo and John Lewis. H. Meyers Barker Shop. George C. Bower. Greenville Floral Co. A. G. Faber and Son. Charles L. Hecox. Irving Walker, Postmaster. Sharpe’s Garage. Don L. Beardslee. McLean and Phelps, Jewelers. Meyers Bros. Charles Gibson. [3] G. H . S. HI-LIFE 1928 ................................................................................. ....................... .............................................................................. .................... ................................................ 1 ■ .............................. - •• • ................................................. ................................................................... S. T. METZGER NNMIHMMMNNMaiNM'lHIINiMlllinilll .......................... ' IMVHI• • • ..•••••••• IM||MI NIIHIINHIIHIHI ••Mil l immhiiI IWHlilNlliliiiii|lMll|ii i«IHIIM'MNNItlNHIIINin' lllll«ll MMMlUMMltMMMMiMMIIIMIMiti [4] G. H . S. H I - I. I F K 1928 To Mr. Booker We, the members of the Class of 1928, wish to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Booker for his personal interest in the career of each of us. 11 is steady friendship has been a constant aid. Mr. Booker has been connected with the Greenville High School for ten years. During that time his ideals of good scholarship have been an inspiration to all students. The work he has accomplished as “Dad” of the DeMolay Chapter has endeared him to many boys. We wish Mr. Booker all kinds of good luck in his new field of work. Ralph Wilson ’28. 16] H I - L I F E 1928 FACULTY ................................................................................................................ mm.............. MHiixHiiiimmik [8] G. H . S. HI-LIFE 1928 Faculty William R. Booker, A. M. Superintendent of Schools Indiana University Mary E. Fish, B. L. Dramatic Arts Principal Emeritus University of Michigan Detroit Training School of Literature and Education Chicago Musical College Thomas A. Dewey, A. B. Athletic Coach Social Sciences Kalamazoo College Margaret M. Straight, A. B. H istory Central State Teachers’ College Ellsworth B. Holden, B. S. Principal of the High School Senior Class Advisor Michigan State College Harriet E. Macomber E nglish Senior Class Advisor Central State Teachers’ College Ben. J. Dobben. B. S. Physics; Agriculture Debating Coach Michigan State College Imogens M. Carlyle, A. B. Domestic Arts Michigan State College Marjory Kennedy, A. B. English Michigan State College Helen R. Gallup, B. S. Science Mathematics Hillsdale College Charlotte E. Ford, A. B. Latin; French; Spanish Kalamazoo College Corinne Backus, A. B. Mathematics Michigan State College Mae B. Scarvell Director of Music Oberlin Conservatory of Music Western State Teachers’ College Leslie J. Whale, A. B. Commercial Central State Teachers’ College Marjory W. Ketchum Physical Education Girls’ Basketball Coach Western State Teachers’ College Ellen M. Wilcox Art Central State Teachers’ College Olga Petersen Commercial Central State Teachers’ College Alice Fuller Librarian New York Library Course Lee D. Nicholas Industrial Arts Western State Teachers’ College 19] G. H.S. HI-LIF E 1928 Staff lice E. Vaughan Editor-in-Chief Thomas Metzger Business Manager Howard Faber Advertising Manager Louis Hewitt Art Editor Frank Stevens Boys’ Athletic Editor Barbara Bower Literary Editor Winifred Story Society Editor Helen Farmer Girls’ Athletic Editor Bertha Stevens Joke Editor Ella Guenther Photo Editor Kath leen Grosvenor Snap Editor Stewart V nderi� ool Junior Class Editor Helen Russell Snap Editor Fred Bond Joke Editor Edith Brigham Typist Laurentze Rasmussen Typist Dorothy Burns Freshman Class Editor Sue Metzger Sophomore Class Editor FACULTY ADVISORS Ellsworth B. Holden Business Advisor Harriet E. Macomber Literary Advisor 110 •IIMI 1928 G. H.S. OTinim .. ••UMUin- � ..... ........ HI-LIF E i.l STAFF f 11 1 iiittftiuimiiiliimimtiii IIIMIMHMI tiNIIIUNMMIUMIIMHMItNbHMMIW .«. • m II mu.. el I III 11 iwmiM mmeem ••• MW • 11 • 11 neei G. H . S HI-I.IFE 1928 it THE event to which we have been looking forward for these four years of our high school career has come at last—graduation, with all its joys and sorrows. Now we are to ask ourselves if we have made a success of our high school days? Have we taken the best advantage of the wonderful opportunities offered us here? Have we gained all that is possible to gain from G. H. S.? The answers, good or bad, will be measured by the amount of energy we have put into our tasks. We are thankful for having had the opportunity to be in contact with such wonderful teachers who have done all in their power to make us better citizens. Besides all the facts we have stored in our heads, we have formed habits and personalities. We have learned that habits are hard to change. If those we have formed are good,—so much the better, but if they are bad it is necessary for us to put forth a great effort to remodel them. It is with these habits and personalities that we are, as freshmen, to face the battle of life. Some of us will go to college, where we may receive further training, and some of us will struggle with the world for a living. I.et us enter this battle of life, with its many opportunities firmly resolved to be a credit to our school, to the citizens of Greenville, and to our forefathers. Let us never forget the ideals of honor and fair play which have been instilled into us by our beloved G. H. S. We will not readily forget our annual parties, our picnics, and that which we expect to have, the “Senior breakfast.’’ These are a means of fixing in our minds the social part of our high life. With all these memories brought to our minds, we bid dear old G. 11. S. goodbye, earnestly hoping that we may be a credit to her. Mabel F. Petersen. 113] SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President, Helen Choate Vice-President, Edwin Moore Secretary, Aubrey Hansen Treasurer, Margaret Hansen Class Colors—Blue and Yellow. Class Motto—“Knowledge is power and power is success.” WEARERS OF THE “G” Major “G”—Faber. L. Hansen, N. Nielsen, F. Stevens, T. Metzger, K. Grosvenor, H. Farmer. Minor “G”—Debating: F'.lla Guenther. Glee Club: H. Choate, H. Farmer, F.. Nelson, H. Russell, L. Shimmel, W. Wyckoff, T. Metzgar, R. Wilson. G. H . S. HI-LIF F. 1928 Donki.ua Backus ‘ Don” “IFhat she greatly thought, she nobly dared .” Chorus. Beth Baii.ky Beth Full of high hope and aspirations high. Chorus: Glee Club. Dorothy Baldwin Dot “God made her small in order to do a choice bit oj workmanship.” Chorus; Class Editor of Hi-Life 27. Frederick Bond Bondie .7 little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men Joke Editor of Hi-Life: C lass Basketball 26- 27-’28: Junior Band ’25- 26- 27- 28; Class False Alarm. Barbara Bower Barb” Hair as black as night has she, F.yes as bright as any stars ” Chorus; Student Council 26: C lass President ’26: Secretary and Treasurer ’25; Literary Editor of Hi-Life; C'lass Fashion Plate; Basketball 28. I 15] G. H . S . HI-LIFE 19 2 8 UtMMHtlllllHIMttllllllM........ MMMMM,..MM........................................................................ Kditii Brk.iiam “She is not a flower, not a pearl, But she is just an all-round girl Chorus; Typist for I Ii-Life; Basketball '25-27. Merlin Brown The head to conceive, the understanding to direct and a hand to execute” Vice-President 27: Mayor of Student Co-operative Government ‘28: Class Basketball 26- 28: Junior Band 25- 26- 27- 28. Edith Buttolph “Ede” Ever loyal, ever true To the tasks she has to do.” Helen Choate “Always ready with a smile and a helping hand.” Chorus: Glee Club: Class President 28: Student Council 27: Secretary of Student Council 27: Alderman ’27- 28: Most Popular Girl; Basketball 26- 27. Arxeth Christensen “Arnic “A mighty spirit fills that little form.” Assistant Athletic Director 27- 28: Class Basketball 27- 28; Class Baseball ’26- 27- 28. I1IIIMIIHMIIIHIHIIIIIHII IIIIIIIMMItlllllll [ 16] H I - L I F E 1928 G. H . S. • Hill IMMMIIHMMHMHIt III •MiMMIIIMMMMHIIItllWftla Martha Daane Quick to learn and wise to know. Chorus. Florence Kastman She is r uiet, peace-loving, and true.' Chorus. Howard Faber “Pete” “You are loved because it is said that you are handsome. Football 24-’25- 26: Basketball 25-'26- 27; Basketball Captain 27; Class President ?25: Student Council ‘25; All-Tournament Guard 27; Class Athlete; Most Popular Boy: Best-Looking Boy; Advertising Manager of Hi-Life. Helen Farmer “Swift of foot—keen of mind. Chorus; Glee Club: Basketball 24- 25- 26- 27: (iirls Athletic Editor of Hi-Life; Class Girl Athlete; Track 25-’26. Thelma Frost “Jack” Xothing is pleasant that is not spiced with variety.” Chorus. WHMiniiiiiHWHmHunwiHiiiii’Wiwmmwmmii—nwtimm� imni� iiinmwifiniiHilHHii|-mw� minnm� Mtnnmw� «H� mmittiiimmM««itim� ««mm� � «� nmi I 17] G . H . S . HI-LIFE 1928 Gwendolyn Green “Gwen '‘She is the friendly one who has a smile for everybody. Chorus. Milon Greexougk “. great men are dead. I'm not feeling well myself.” Chief of Police. Kathleen Grosvenor “Katsy “By my troth, a hearty lass is she.'r Chorus: Veil Mistress 26: Basketball 24-25-26-27: Snap Editor of Hi-Life; 1 rack 25-26. Margaret Grosvenor Content to do her duty and find in duty done a full reward.” Chorus; Glee Club. Ella Guenther “Cheerfulness is just as natural as color to her cheeks.” Chorus; Debating 28: Photo Editor of Hi-Life. I 18| G. H . S . H I - LIFK 1 928 Aubrey Hansen “The will to do, the soul to dare” Secretary of Class '28. Helen Hansen “Sincerity always has a charm of its own.' Laverne Hansen Hans” He who is firm in will moulds the world to him-selfr Basketball '25-'26- 27: Class Baseball 26- 27: Football 26; Tennis; High School Play ?26; Class Grouch. Margaret Hansen Peg One vast substantial smile.' Class Treasurer ?28. Verna Hansen She is just the quiet hind whose nature never varies.' Chorus. I 19| G . H . S . 1928 HI-L1F E tutm—HMMim atlMNIIMlIHMUIHlimm Laura Kilky A rare combination oj frolic and fun, II ho relishes a joke and delights in a pun. Rutii Losey “Men may come and men may go, Hut go on forever. Man-Hater. Lucile Luther The mildest manner and the gentlest heart Thomas Metzger Tom A solid substantial fellow in more ways than one. Orchestra 24- 25: Glee Club: Track 26- 27: Basketball 26-77: Football 24- 25- 26; Captain 27: Business Manager of Ili-Life: Class Necessary Evil; Boy Fashion Plate; Class Basketball; Class Baseball. Marjorie Middle brook “Marj” “ ith modest dignity and calm content. Chorus. I 20 | iwinnMiiimanitiiiinmiiinintmiaitiiinmiMHiiiitnti G. H . S. HI-LIFE 1 928 Edwin Moore “Eddie” “Hi that ran have patience can have what he wiur Orchestra 25- 26: Class Secretary '27: Vice-President 28. Edward Mclick “Ed “. man among them all. Class Basketball 27-’28. Etiiei.yn Nelson “Ette” Wherever she finds herself in lifef she'll make a good addition . Chorus: Glee Club. Norman Nielsen “Norm” The time is never lost that is devoted to work. Athletic Manager 28; Basketball 28: Class Treasurer 27: Class Basketball 25- 26- 27; Class Basketball Captain 26-27. Olive Parker “Quiet and reserved—yet constant as the Xorth star. Chorus; Commercial Contest ’27: E. B. s Office Girl. | 21 ] G. H. S. HI-LIFE 192 8 MUlUnnaiMIUMaMnUUIUI- XHIUMIUUIIMI.I.. IIM.. Mabel Peterson “Betty “Have you not heard it said full oft, a woman does not stand for naught? Chorus; Vice-President 26; President 27; Alderman 26; Treasurer of Student Co-operative Government 28; Assistant Librarian ’25-26-'27. 1.U REM .K Rasmussen “Slight not what's near, though aiming at what's far. Chorus; Typist for Hi-Life. Helen Russell “Her voice was soft, gentle, and low, an excellent thing in a woman. Chorus; Glee Club; Snap Editor for Hi-Life. Lucille Shimmel i'upid hath not in all his quiver's choice, an arrow for the heart like a sweet voice.” Chorus; Glee Club; Track 24. Raymond Sebald “A man of silence oman-I later. 'V is a man of sense. I 22 1 ■MiittiiMmitiiiiiiitMIMiiiiiininiiiiimiiiiiilillMMailMiMunntiiiniinfMiitittmitiiiiitnaniiiii' ItllMNMHIIIHIMIHIMINNnHMIll.........■ lllllltlMIIIIIMHimiMlllllltmtllHI..................... G. H . S . HI-LIF E 1 9 2 Bertha Stevens “Bert” “Better than riches or worldly wealth is a heart that is always jolly.” Basketball 28; Assistant Athletic Manager; Most Frivolous Girl. Frank Stevens “Ambition and determination bring success” Football 26- 27: Boys’ Athletic Editor; Judging Team. W inifred Story ' AYyn’’ “The grass stoops not, she treads on it so lightly.” Chorus; Society Editor for Hi-Life; Basketball 25; Prettiest Girl. Jessie Taylor “She can mix wisdom with pleasure with profit to both” Dorothy Tefft “Dee “She has no trait more striking than her common sense” Basketball 28; Class Flirt. 123 1 (..MS HI-LIFE 1928 .............................................................. •MIIUlMMMIHIItMMtI'tliniMMMIMMMaMIIMMMNMniMraaiHMIllUtMIMUtMMM....... Alice E. Vaughan Her eyes and manner bespeak ambition. Basketball ’26-'27-'28: Alderman ?28: Class Shark: Class Editor of Hi-Life '26; Editor-in-chief of Hi-Life. Marik Wilson “By diligence she wins her way.' Ralph Wilson A man's a man for a' that” Glee Club. Agnes Wood “None but herself can be her equal.” Chorus. Winifred Wyckoff “Winnie” It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice” Chorus: Glee Club; Secretary Student Council 27-’28: Basketball '26-27; Secretary-Treasurer ’26. [24] G . H . S . HI-I.1F K 1 928 EARLY in September 1924, a crowded, awkward-looking brig, “Freshman,” launched timidly out on the troubled waters, of the “Sea of Higher Learning.” Our pilot, the Faculty, skillfully guided our course, with Howard Faber as Captain, Miss Forreider and Mr. M. Whale first and second mates. After bravely facing many stiff gales, we were gradually becoming accustomed to our new mode of living when lo and behold ! a fast approaching ship loomed up before our eyes. We were stopped and every passenger, from the mightiest to the weakest, was searched (not without a slight tremble on our part) to see if we had the right qualifications to continue on our journey. Those who had failed to apply themselves, due to carelessness or lack of training, were rushed back on the intruding ship to start the voyage anew. Although sorry to leave a few of our fellow-passengers behind, we set out with renewed courage in spite of the setback. We fared as well as could be expected. In June we reached the first point of our destination, much longed for by everyone. Relieved of most of its burden “Freshman” made a speedy return voyage carrying with it a few disappointed passengers unable to proceed with us on our next trip. After refreshing our minds and bodies a few short weeks on the balmy “Isle of Vacation Time,” we embarked on the second lap of our voyage aboard the good ship “Sophomore” with newly gained confidence. We were indeed pleased to learn that we would sail under one of our former officers, Barbara Bower, who by this time had become quite skilled in managing the boat’s affairs. AH went well. We enjoyed many parties on deck. Miss Browne and Mr. Whittemore contributed much toward the success and pleasure of this cruise. Our third passage was made aboard the stately ship “Junior” under the efficient captainship of Mabel Petersen and the supervision of Miss Ford and Mr. L. Whale, who not only faithfully guided us through thick and thin but also made our voyage enjoyable to all. Much of our time was spent planning and looking forward to the last and greatest part of our voyage to take place the following year. At last the cherished moment arrived when we boarded “Senior. the finest ship of all. It sailed majestically out on calm waters under the blue September skies. Naturally we felt a bit superior when the ships of the lower classmen approached, but who could help it! From time to time a few of our members fell overboard but fortunately were rescued bv other ships, to arrive at their destination later on. Our capable Captain, Helen Choate, with a little help from Mr. Holden and Miss Macomber, proved herself to be an accomplished leader. Under her care we have just arrived safely in the harbor of Commencement. About fifty survivors will now set out to seek new worlds to conquer. Our “Annuals” contain a record of our experiences at sea which, when reread, will bring back many happy memories. A survivor, Laurentze Rasmussen. [25 1 H I - L I F F. 1928 G. H. S. Class Poem A four years’ goal at last is reached, A long-time purpose won; IVe find it recompense enough For all the work we’ve done. But what tomorrow holds for us Is ours alone to say; Our course directs itself by how We set our sails today. Our aim’s success; our hope, to win This battle with Life’s sea; And if we fight it fair and square, We’ll win the victory. So let us breast the boundless sea Of Life, to do or die; Let “Onward” ever be our aim As Greenville Alumni. Alice Vaughan. [27 1 G. H . S. HI-I.IFE 1928 We, the Senior Class of '28, of sound mind and superior mentality, do hereby proclaim this our last Will and Testament: SECTION I To the Class of '29 we give over the guarding of the traditions of old G. H. S., together with the keeping of her school spirit. To all classes to come we leave the management of the Student Cooperative Governmment, hoping it will improve with years. To the Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors we bequeath our good nature, good looks, popularity, and intelligence. SECTION II To the foil owing persons we do hereby give, will, and bequeath our individual belongings: Donelda Backus bequeaths her pretty curls to Bertha Mills. Beth Bailey unreservedly wills to Marie Youngs her unexcelled gift of gab. Dorothy Baldwin bequeaths her sense of humor to any Freshman who happens to need it. Barbara Bower leaves her Essex speed-about to Hillary Rarden so she can visit the Silk City. Edith Brigham leaves her “perfect copies” to anyone just beginning tvpe-writing. Edith Buttolph bequeaths her dignity to Grace Chandler. Merlin Brown leaves his office as Mayor to the next Brown. Helen ( hoate wills her art of growing and doing up long hair to Isabelle Larsen in case she should ever be in need of it. Martha Daane leaves her ability to study to Charles Curdy. Arnolda Evert leaves her sweet and quiet manner to the radiators. Florence Eastman wills her power in catching a fellow and holding him to Pearl Bush. Howard Faber bequeaths his good looks, popularity, and athletic ability to Charles Martin, knowing he can keep up the record. Helen Farmer bequeaths her basketball ability to Doris Guenther with the hope she will obtain as good results. 1 helma hrost bestows her friendly nature upon anv prospective snob. Mr. Milon Greenough takes great pleasure in bequeathing his executive ability together with his good will toward all mankind to the Honorable Mr. Joseph Gibson. Gwendolyn Green leaves her skill in jazzing the ivories to Marjorie Pilkington. Kathleen Grosvenor bequeaths her unceasing loyalty to one man to Elizabeth McLean, Katharine Vandegrift, and Mary Callaghan. Margaret Grosvenor bequeaths her compact to Helen Bristol. Ella Guenther wills her indispensable specs to Eddie Byrne, who wishes to present a scholarly appearance. [28] G. H . S. HI-LIFE 1928 Helen Hansen, Margaret Hansen, Aubrey Hansen, Verna Hansen, LaYerne Hansen, Mabel Petersen, Laurentze Rasmussen, Norman Nielsen, and Arneth Christensen bequeath their names to the Alumni to be added to the number of Danes who have graduated from G. H. S., thus bringing the total to 17,943,532,( 78. Laura Kiley bestows upon Violet White her luxuriant hair and choice white flower. Ruth Losey leaves to Bertha Bower her hatred of men, realizing that she has the ability to retain that instinct. Lucille Luther wills her undying efforts in shorthand to Lucille Madsen. Marjorie Middlebrook bequeaths her book on “How to Sleep L'nder Difficulties” to Edwin Green. Tom Metzger leaves his ability to tackle freight trains to Ronald Anderson. Edwin Moore bestows upon the school orchestra his violin. Edward Mulick wills his surplus of gum to William Smith. Ethelyn Nelson leaves her cherished “United States History” book to Lyle Wvsel, who seems eager to possess one. Olive Parker bequeaths her ruddy complexion to Edith Bower, who will no longer have to put it on in a hurry. Helen Russell bestows upon Mary Callaghan her bashfulness. Lucille Shimmel wills her art of capturing young men’s hearts to Iva Crawford. Bertha Stevens bequeaths her popularity with fellows to Helene Lage. who will have no difficulty in fulfilling this honor. Winifred Story wills her pretty blue eyes and ability to use them to Martha Jane Chittick. Frank Stevens leaves his “Get in and fight” ability to Winston Story. Raymond Sebald bestows upon Albert Johnson his hatred of women on condition that it will be used. Jessie Taylor leaves her quiet disposition to Hubert Beachler in hopes that he will reform. Dorothy Teflt leaves her flirting ability to Vivian Chase in case she should want to take advantage of it. Mice Vaughan leaves her good disposition to Alice Parkhill, it hav ing been willed to her by a last year’s Senior. Marie Wilson leaves her stylish new glasses to Miss Petersen so she can be sure not to miss any mistakes. inifred Wyckoff leaves her ability to keep order in the assembly to Irving Jorgensen. Since Agnes Wood will not use her goggles any more, she leaves them to any Sophomore who does not yet look dignified after passing through the ordeal of being a Freshman. Ralph Wilson bequeaths his curly locks to Cass Kemp so “Sonny” won’t have to get a marcel. e. collectively, bequeath all our knowledge, notebooks, ponies, and synopses to the underclassmen, together with our loftv ideals, aims, and ambitions which carried us through G. H. S. Signed: THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’28. Witnesses: 129] W. R. BOOKER E. B. HOLDEN G. H . S . H I - I, I F K 1 928 IHcw Vorh dimes THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1958 LAST EDITION WEATHER FORECAST Fair with northeasterly winds from the West. Dry, possibly with showers. Otherwise humid with snow. LOCAL NOTES Miss Winifred Story was winner in the recent beauty contest directed by Mr. La Verne Hansen, the “Rudolph Valentino” of this age, Miss Story will take a position in the Sebald-Stevens Co., Film Producers. Miss Thelma Frost sailed today for India where she will take up duties as a missionary. Norman Nielsen, noted football coach of the University of California, will speak at the Inter-State Athletic Banquet here Thursday night at the Hotel Astor. Large audiences are expected at the Metropolitan Opera House to hear Professor Playatunski, accompanied by Miss Helen Choate. Distinguished visitors will be Viscount Merlin Brown and Marchioness Arnolda Evert. GENERAL S. MIDDLEBROOK IS VICTORIOUS IN LOVE Shanghai: Victorious in love where he met defeat in war, Gen. S. Middle-brook, former leader of the C hinese nationalist army, was married to Miss Winifred Wyckoflf, after a fervid courtship in which his rival was Ralph Wilson, former minister of the radical nationalist government. NEW YORK EVANGELIST HOLDS MEETING HERE Grand Rapids: Rev. Tom Metzger of New York, widely known evangelist, is in this city to conduct a series of evangelistic meetings in the Swedish Baptist Church. Mr. Metzger is well known throughout the country and his work has been marked with success. He will be assisted by Miss Gwendolyn Green, who will play the melodcon, and Miss Verna Hansen, who will lead the singing. WHITE DOVE AIR LINE San Francisco—New York B. G. Bower—Proprietess B. Bailey—Mgr. NEW DISCOVERY! Revolutionizes shoe-shine industry. The inventor of this marvelous device is unknown but is rumored to have red hair.—Adv. SHE CLIMBED FROM $1,000 TO $2,500 A YEAR Can You Match This Record? Eight years ago Lucille Shimmel of Greenville, Mich., was assistant bookkeeper at $85.00 a month. Today she is private secretary to the well known poetess, Marie Wilson. Send for the Free Outlines of Agnes Wood Salary-Doubling Plan.—Adv. NEW FLYING DEVICE! Wings Strap On The Shoulder Motor is Carried in the Pocket Exclusive Agent For this State EDWIN MOORE SO SLENDER! It Pays to Reduce Use the Kathleen Grosvenor Prescription Tablets. Sold by all druggists at $1.00 per box. The Pleasant Way To Reduce Adv. LONELY HEARTS Let us arrange a romantic correspondence for you. Meet your sweetheart through the world’s most high-class correspondence club. Strictly CONFIDENTIAL. Particulars FREE. Write Laura Kiley, if sincere.—Adv. WHAT IS YOUR HOUSEHOLD PROBLEM? Is it cooking? Washing? Redecorating? Care and feeding of children? Budget management? No matter what it is. write to Miss Mabel Petersen. Address envelope to Mabel Peterson Household Service Co. 130] G. H . S H I - L I F K 1928 NEW YORK TIMES Bertha Stevens, internationally famed novelist, has just won the Nobel Prize on her latest book, ‘‘Hints To Women Having Husbands with Gray Hair.” It has come to our notice that three young ladies formerly of Greenville, Michigan, have become managers of a merry-go-around on Coney Island. They are Olive Parker, ticket taker; Ruth Losey, mechanic; and Ethelyn Nelson, who grooms the horses and sweeps out. The modern King Ben, Arneth Christensen, has been secured as a featured attraction. Prof. Edward Mulick will display at the world-famous Greenville Potato Show this year his marvelous rosebush bearing seven differently colored roses at the same time. Miss Donelda Backus, first woman President of the United States, is spending the summer at Baldwin Lake near Greenville, Mich., her home town. She is accompanied by Dorothy Baldwin, Vice-President; and Edith Buttolph, Secretary of the Treasury. Miss Dorothy Teflft, noted movie star, has just completed her latest picture, “The Flirt.” Miss Tefft states that she has been in the business all her life. Word has been received from Misses Marjorie Middlebrook and Helen Farmer, both prominent teachers of this city, that they have accepted positions as tutors in the summer castle of George VIII. Just what subjects will be taught has not yet been decided. FOUR WOMEN IN SENATE FROM SAME CITY Washington, D. C.: It was found to- day that four of the women in the Senate were formerly of the same to yn, Greenville, Mich. They are Misses Laurentze Rasmussen from Iowa, Lucille Luther from Missouri, Jessie Taylor from Michigan, and Florence Kastman of Oregon. AIRPLANES COLLIDE HERE Two airplanes piloted by Chief Justice M. Greenough and the oil magnate Howard Faber, collided yesterday afternoon. Both planes crashed to the ground but neither man was injured. BETTER HEALTH—LONGER LIFE Don’t have any more earaches or corns. For wooden legs, falling hair, or broken arches take Brigham’s Pills, and feel again the urge of an active and ache-free body. Alice Vaughan of Altoona, Pa., says, “I never thought any medicine would benefit me as quickly, having been an invalid for forty years.”—Adv. MARRIAGE LICENSES Wallace Reed, Jr.................19 Helen Russell ...................52 Douglas Fairbanks ...............86 Margaret Hansen .................49 LECTURE ON MARS EXPEDITION TO BE GIVEN TO-NITE Deacon Aubrey Hansen will give a lecture tonight at Oakfield Center, Michigan, on his attempt to civilize the heathen in Mars during his recent visit there. A large audience is expected. PRICELESS JADE NECKLACE DISPLAYED IN LONDON Numerous society leaders, among whom are Misses Helen Hansen, Klla Guenther, and Margaret Grosvenor, are laying claims to ownership of a valuable necklace found here last week. It will be interesting to watch the London Gazette and see who is the rightful owner. PRINCE OF WALES CHOOSES WIFE Makes Choice After Many Years of Watching and Waiting Greenville, Mich.: An elaborate and spectacular marriage took place at high noon at the Corner Church of this city. The fortunate lady is Miss Martha Daane, well-known to all Greenville people. The couple met while the Prince was making a tour of this Potato Metropolis. They will spend their honeymoon at Baldwin Lake, and from there sail for London where they will reside. It is expected a special steam boat on Flat River will be chartered for the party. (31 ] SENIOR FLIVVER EXGIXE Exhaust Rattle Horn Destiny I). Backus “Don” I have got— There’s a reason. A designer. B. Bailey “Beth” Let me see it. Xest 1 e—looks natural. Movies. 1). Baldwin “Dot” (iee, that’s cute. Quality, not quantity. Secretary to the Pres, of l S. ¥ B. Bower “Barb” Look how long my hair is. Spartan chimes. W e wonder. E. Brigham “Edith” Whatcha gonna do? Exclusively for men. Champ typist. F. Bond “Bondie” Just a minute, sir. The light that never fails. Pres, of Noiseless Soup Co. M. Brown “Mayor” A little more order, please. Symbol of Service. Mayor of Xew York City. E. Buttolph “Edie” Don’t ask me. A sensible habit. Old maid. II. Choate “Helon” I’m busy. I aim to please. A Paderewski-ess. A. Christensen “Arnie” Sure I did. Clean and attractive. Find Santa Claus. M. Daane “Mart” Oh! gosh. Quick service and good work. Join the Follies. A. Evert “Nolda” I’ll need some help. Just try this. College instructor. F. Eastman “Flo” Listen— Improves with use. 'Fight-rope walker in circus. H. Faber “Fete” Hey, kid, do you still love me?This one is different. Model for Hart, Shaffner Sc Marx. 11. Farmer “Honey” For gosh sakes! Always prepared. Mexican athlete. F. Frost “Jack” I le is the man 1 love. Mum is the word. To commit matrimony. M. Greenough “Chief” I’ll arrest you. Fry him and sec. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. C. Green “Gwen” Sure is good. rn _ n' 1 ip-1 op. Play the piano in Silver’s. K. Grosvenor “Katsy” Have you seen Maurie? ¥ Quantity, not quality. Commander-in-Chief of the Starvation Army. M. Grosvenor “Maggie” I have a good story to tell you.What more do you want? ¥ To get him. E. Guenther “Ella” To be or not to be. Eventually, why not now? Be a fireman’s wife. 11. Hansen “Helen” Be (juiet. Of charming simplicity. Who knows? M. Hansen “Peg” Did she? High field’s Special. Cashier-ess. V. Hansen “Verna” 1 Ionestly. Xever fails. To have right-handed husband. A. Hansen “Dane” 1 made a perfect copy. Corona’s Perfect. Spearmint kid. I.. Hansen “Hans” 1 know I’m right. I am it. President of the I'nited States. o X 'Yi I m ■O K oo ENGINE Exhaust L. Kilev “Kiley” R. Losev “Ruth” L. Luther “Lucy” M. Middlebrook “Marj” T. Metzger Toni” E. Moore “Eddie” E. Mulick “Ed” N. Nielsen “Norm” L. Nelson “Ette” O. Parker “Olive”. M. Petersen “Betty” H. Russell “Helen” L. Rasmussen “Rentze” L. Shimmel “ Frenchv” I . Stevens “Bert” W Story “Wvn” I ’. Stevens “Fighting Frank” R. Sebald “Ray” 1. Taylor Jessie” I). Tefft “ 1 ee” A. Vaughan “Alice Esther” M. W ilson “Willie” W . W vckoir w “Winnie” A. W ood “Aggie” R. W ilson Bill” Rattle Say, kid— Goodness. Don’t ask me. I guess so. I did 90 miles an hour. May I have a date? I have studied, hut— W hy is that? Oh! my— 1 don’t want to. Sure I can. I suppose so. Who? Me? Did you see that cute fellow I don’t like long hair. N'ah, he’s at the garage. (let in there and fight! Maybe— Make the best of it. I’m busy tonight. I know, hut— I’m surprised. Where is Grace? Yes, but— 1 left my paper in my desk. Horn Walk-Over. Xon-Skid-Hi-Type. Meek and mild. Xone better. I ’hysical perfection. There's a difference. Kccmomical transpc rtati« n. Once you try it, you won’t get it. Can’t be beaten. Judge for yourself. liver-ready. The best brand. Xothing liner. Beauty grace—speed. Ask the man who owns her. Best in the long run. 1 rresistible! Destiny Matron of Old Ladies’ Home, readier in Deaf and Dumb School. Vague. Judge at Babies’ Contest. Sell Bibles in India. Assistant physics prof. Sc 11 cars. -Publish “Who’s Who” in 1940. President of Nome for Crazy Dogs. Head waitress of Harbor Point Club House. Chemist for Henry Ford. To marry lid Mu lick. Inventor of new kind of dog biscuit. I lasn’t any. 9 I )oubtful. Be a tire man’s wife. Foot-ball coach. Smart people like smart things.Cross country pedestrian. For those who want the finest.Knglish instructor. There’s a reason. That schoolgirl complexion. Xow you’re talking. A car for her, too! Time and service. The new 112 horsepower. Be live feet thirteen. To replace talking machines. Tooth inspector. To have curly hair. To graduate. Be a farmer. I 34 | |35] G. H . S. H l-I.I 1- K 1928 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President, Lemmie Weeks Vice-President, ayne Madsen Secretary-Treasurer, John McIntire Class Colors—Marine Blue and Gold. Class Motto—“Not how much, but how well.” WEARERS OF 1 HE “G” Major “G”—Anderson, Berry, Ed. Byrne, Emmons, Hewitt, Martin, P. Nelson, Xorv. Nielsen, Smith, anderpool, W eeks, W ysel. Minor “G”—Debating: L. Moran and Iva Crawford. Glee Club: E. Byrne, C. Martin, S. anderpool, L. W'ysel, E. Bower. G. Burns, F. Swart .loff, F. Fisher. Judging: J. McIntire. Class Poem As jolly Juniors we have much fun While we’re in Greenville High; Because we know that we will be Grave Seniors by and by. 1 36 1 G . H . S . HM.IFK 1928 I minor Abbey, R. T.—A cute little guy. Amidon, Lois—Oh! So quiet, but— Anderson. Ronald—1 play football. Ask me, if you don’t believe it. Balslev, Marian—Russian? Rushin? who? Barber, Irma—Has a will of her own. Barlow, Marjorie—Everybody’s friend. Berry, Richard—I’m shot well with Laura. Breese, Fayrene—A quiet type of earnest girlhood. Bower, Edith—My maw’s a teacher. Burns, Grace—A sincere worker. Byrne, Edward—Opal!!! Byrne, Eugene—A little man. Cairns. Ransome—I need stilts. Callaghan, Mary—YELL! ! !! ! Chaffee, Lynn—Limburger and Hallowe’en won’t mix. Chase. Vivian—Not so dumb! Chandler, Grace—The age of innocence. Copeland, Marie—She used to be slow— but now! Crawford, Iva—I debate! Eastman, Raymond—1 know my English. Emmons, John—Abe, the guard. Farmer, Austin—I care not what I say. Fisher, Francis—The five and dime king. Finkhouse, Marjorie—It is a Leak. Fontaine, Bernice—Very industrious. Gould, Gerald—A drug-store cow-boy. Green, Edwin—My coupe is the Kats! Griswold, Charmion—So gentle and sweet looking. Hansen, Lenore—One of many. Hansen, Russell—Slow but sure. Hewitt, Lewis—I’m a drawing card. Johnson, Emma—Her silence goes on forever. Kelpien, Gertrude- i Which is which? Kelpien, Selma— Lester, Eileen—Me and Fete. Lewis, Eunice—I want a shiek. Lutz, Volney—Lux! McClellan, Grovene—Better known as Grubby. Mclntire, Hazel—What did you get? Mclntire, Hope—Catch my temper. Madsen, Lucille—A classy kid. Madsen. Wayne—Dignified, smiling and studious. Martin, Charles—Me and you’ll get together. Magee, Lucille—Oh! Chuck! Middlebrook, Sterling—Oh! how he socks ’em. Moran, Leon—Resolved— McMichael, James—The little housekeeper. Mills, Bertha—Popcorn? Five or ten? Mount, Martha—Giddup! Nelson, Pete—Picks ’em high and leaves ’em dry. Nielsen, Margrete—Like a sweet, sweet kitten. Nielsen, Norval—The tir-ed man. Nye, C. J.—Thomas’ special! Parkhill, Alice—Everybody likes her. Peck, Florence—Hopes to be??? Petersen, Chester—Now you hear him, now you don’t. Petersen, Lawrence—My hobby? Ag! Pilkinton, Marjorie—She knows her type. Richardson, Idelean—I’m from Cheboygan. Russell, Lillian—I’ll be a woman some day. Sayles, Edna—Bargain Day?? Schei. Nellie—Shy? We wonder! Shearer, Margie Work means nothing. Smith, William—Gr—r—rrr! Shotwell, Laura—My little man, Dick! Seifen, Ida—Little girl in the big, white house. Sipperly, Genevieve—A quiet sort. Sorensen, Theodore—Teddy, of Ag fame. Stillwell, Doris—Bashful? Just watch her dance. Swartzloff, Florence—A country rose! Vanderpool, Stewart—Here’s my excuse! Weeks, Lemmie—Anybody know the price of a shave? Wysel, Lyle—Sleep—and study afterwards! [38] G. H . S . HI-LIF F. 1928 History of the Class of ’2,9 Till-'. Fall of 1925 opened the most glorious period of our entire school life when we entered the broad, extensive assembly room of G. H. S. to become a part as Freshmen of the finest institution I know. We were proud and full of ambition, even though we were slightly fresh and bewildered at first. “Chuck” Martin, with the able assistance of Gerald Gould and Vivian Chase, was chosen to guide our destinies through the first year, and the fact that we are now here might go to prove how well they did it. The Freshman-Sophomore party was our first real experience with the social side of “Hi-Life” and how well we enjoyed it! In the spring the call of the birds and trees was just too great to resist and the Freshman-Sophomore picnic wound things up with a great time. The next year found us with a great deal of confidence and experience to start us off on our Sophomore journey. With Stewart Vanderpool as president and Florence Swartzloff, Alice Parkhill, and Wayne Madsen completing the executive staff, we planned an extensive program for the year. To the class of '29 went the honors of holding the first party, much to the disgust of the dignified Seniors. This was in the form of a bunco party and everybody said it was a “wow.” The Freshman-Sophomore party was unique and interesting with the various stunts by the students and well worth attending. Everybody in High School had to admit that the Sophs were the peppiest bunch of all. This year was started with a determination to reach the coveted goal of becoming a “Dignified Senior” with all the privileges that go with it (?). With Lemmie Weeks in the chair and Wayne Madsen and John Mclntire as right hand men, great things were expected. The annual Junior-Senior party turned out to be one of the best in many years. The decorations were most delightful and the refreshments most satisfying. An interesting program and dancing proved highly entertaining. With the first half of this year’s journey passed, we are looking forward to the spring events with anticipation of wonderful times for everybody. We wish the Seniors all good luck when they leave us this June and sincerely we hope we can successfully fill their shoes next vear. [39] Stewart Vanderpool ’29. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President, Robert Choate Vice-President, Albert Johnson Secretary, Marie oungs Treasurer, Helene Lace C ajj Colors—Silver and Blue Class Motto—B2 WEARERS OF THE “G” Major “G”—Gibson, W. Nelson, Zank, Kemp. Minor “G”—Debating: E. McLean. Glee Club: R. Choate, L. Eriksen. Class Poem Snappy and peppy Sophs arc we% Sot a better class did you ever see. As Freshies zee all took our part, But this year we have a greater start, And even the upper classmen have to say That we're getting along better every day. The class as a whole is the best there's been; As for athletes, there couldn't be (fetter men. The girls break records in all their class worky For in doing their duty they never shirk. This is all about the class this year, But wait! More about the Sophs soon you'll hear. [42] •ii iii mil •• •••• uiiti [ ei- ] IIIIIHMHMIlllmmilllllMNiNIIIIMNIllMlIUlMMUINIIMNlNllllllMMIIMMNIIHHIIHlimilllll Sc 6 I niiMiiiiamttiiimiiMciiiiMMiMMMfnMMiflMMttmmnMiicnaitiiMiiHiTaniiiaiiMM a a n • i h S H 0 G . H . S . HI-LIFE 1928 Sophomore Anderson, Marian—Classy and flirty. Anderson, Viola—Always busy. Backus, Eloise—As studious as can be. Beck, Elmer—All in his height. Black. Hazel—Which Hazel? Blanding, Blanche—Sweet little milkmaid. Blanding, Milton—Future milkman. Boss, Clara—“I’m my own boss.” Bower, Bertha—I live on the farm. Bush, Pearl—My studies come first. Cairns, Ronald—He’s some saxophonist. Choate, Robert—A good executive. Christensen, Elaine—She likes school. Copeland, Marjorie—“See you at the movie.’ Finch, Sybil—“Got a compact?” Gibson, Joseph—“Nobody’s good enough for me.” Graham, Elmer—Very industrious. Holmden, Elberta—Silence is golden. Houle, Helene— Come on, Lee and Sue.” Johnson, Albert—A blonde, but a shick. Johnston, Beatrice—Always looks neat. Jorgensen, Irving—Just another Dane. Kemp, Cass—A chip off the old block. Kraas, Herbert—Owns the five and dime store. Lage, Helene—“Seen Art Abbey?” Lamb, Marian—Little, but Oh! Larsen, Isabelle—Oh! Lindy. Lewis, James—He’s bashful (at times). Longpre, Louis -Is he King Louis? Marlen, Carl—Me and my slicker. Mayville, Lyle—Red-headed woodpecker. McBride, Allan—The Shiek of Araby. McLean. Elizabeth—Will she ever stop talking? Metzger, Sue—Her father’s daughter. Nelson, Winfred—“Wizzie’s my girl.” Newton, Charles—“Ella, where art thou?” Newton. Rudolph—Geometrv shark? Uh huh! Nielsen, Clair—I have the car. Nielsen, Cynthia—Another Danish maiden. Osgood, Elda—“I know my business.” Parsons, Franklin—He ought to be good. Petersen, Nila—“Where is my coat?” Petersen, Rita—Latin shark. Rarden, Hillary—“Me and my alien shieks.” Reed, Rex—But can lie read? Riches, Donald—He posseses riches. Schei, Mamie—I’m another blonde. Stockford, Alva—“I like fun too!” Stokes. Velma—Solemn, but Oh how sweet! Story, Winston—Winnie’s kid brother. Svendsen, Helene—She is very cute. Underwood, Claude—Our future center. Vanderlip, Judson—“Where’d you get those eyes?” Vander Veer, Mildred—Stage actress. Van Vlerah, Nellie—Sweet, gentle Nell. Weeks, Angie—“I’m Lemmie’s sister.” Weeks, Helen—She loves Latin. Youngs, Marie—She can dance. [44] Sophomore Class History HE Sophomore class is undoubtedly a class of outstanding geniuses. although its intellectual abilities are at times seemingly shrouded in a dense fog impossible to penetrate. The talented members blaze forth in all their glory and again reinstate us in our rightful position in the “Who’s Who” book of our high school, when it would seem that we are to sink into total oblivion. We, as is the usual procedure, entered high school green—oh! so green—like the young onion, but holding forth a promise of strength in mind, character, and every phase of growth where strength is an asset. Now in our second year when we have reached a height of development attained only through the co-operation of all our members both great and small, we are yet ever, ever pushing forward. We spell progress but still we are in our infancy—Juniors, Seniors—they are as beacon lights marking our road of knowledge. Progress we have obtained, but our attainments would seem inconsequential if their “growing pains” had not been lelt. Our faculty advisors have perhaps felt the bulk of these in some of our more trying experiments, but they, administering the necessary oil, have calmed the turbulent waters, and we have plunged gallantly forward. May we thank them. Hillarv Nelle Harden. [46| [ 47 | G. H . S. 1928 HI-LI F E FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President, Charles Curdy I ice-1 resident, Charles Bower Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Ritchie Class Colors—Maroon and Gold Class Motto ears may come, Years may go. But we go on forever.” WEARERS OF THE “G” Major l'G”—William Decker. Class Poem Now we’re on the first step, We have three more to go; Alt hough some think us very dumb, We’re not so very slow. We’ve just begun our great task Of hunting for success, If we should chance to find it, We’ll praise old G. II. S'. 148 | [ 6fr 1 nunniimwnHm«IMIIMHt nmiHUI—IHIHIW� lllllni-nnnnriiii .111 mm niinllimiuuunniniulllinnnnmiiiui:niiminmi,iin:i:iininlinnnmmin.untmm tMIMIIIMIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIMII'IHIMM ••IIUMN UIIIIMIMMMMHU� ' Mil.HHIIII I.IIIIIMMIII .......... HdrriH ...................... ■■mu— • S H ' O 826 1 G. H. S. HI-I.I FF. 1 928 Albrechtsen. Arnold-—!Vnsivc. Andersen, Jessie—Polite. Andersen, Leona—“Little Miss Busybody.” Beachler, Hubert—“Imp. Bensinger, Eugene—“Ben” himself. Bensinger, Lillian—-Dainty. Bidstrup. Neva—Precise. Bigler, Elmer—Large. Black. Aleowyn—Fascinating. Blumberg, Lucille—Obliging. Bond, Dorothy—Friendly. Bower, Charles—Husky. Briggs, Aliene—Quiet??? Briggs, Barbara—“The Unknown.” Brown, Arthur—The Mayor’s brother. Brown, Donald—Safe and sane. Brown, Richard— The Latin student!' Burgess, Lyle—“Always the same.” Chambers. Ethel—Talkative. Chittick. Martha—-Coquette. Christensen, Carl—Freshmen football hero. Conroy, Gladys—Mild. Curdy, Charles— Clever” President. Davies. Lucille—Oh! Red! Earl, Dale—“Windy.” Durdle, Alvin—Sunny. Evert. Mildred—Shy. Eurich, Tom—“Shirk.” Eriksen, Lester—“Wee. Farmer. Raymond—Valiant. Giant, Belle—Little lass. Graham. Elmer—Smiling. Gring, Gladys—Studious. Gring, Naomi—Smart. Guenther. Doris—“My hair!” Hansen, Lawrence—Inexperienced. Hendriksen. Viggo—I love H. S. Holmden, Marian—Careful. Holmden, Viola—Bright. Hopkins, Albert—Fast??? Hopkins, Grant— Our new freshie.” Houle, Landon—Hercules???? lohnson, Pauline—Sensible. Keselring, Roy—Not talkative. Kelpien, Marion—Busy. Kildegaard, Ingrid—Inoffensive. Kiley. Walter—Very much Irish. Roy Brown Irven Burgess Muriel Cairns Katharine Choate Robert Christensen William Decker Russell Fagerlin Hurnot, Helen—Plucky. Lage, Esther—Calm??? Lindquist, Francis—“Our artist.” Longpre, Rosemary—Sincere. Lutz, Virginia—Companionable. Luther, Howard—Generous. Lyndrup, William—Powerful. McNair, Eugenia—Still. Moore, Walter— Class pest. Motley, Junella—Moving pictures. Nelson, Hazel—Short and sweet. Nelson, Vivian—Class shark Newton, Rudolph—“Speedy.” Nielson, Chester—Another Nielson. Nielson, Lester—Classy. O’Brien, Vivian—Bashful. Peterman, Ellen—Jolly. Petersen, Dora—Industrious. Petersen, Kenneth—“Hurry up, F.ula!” Petersen, Nila—- Our girl athelete. Potter. Jarrard—“Cut up.” Powell, Raymond—Cute. Rasmussen, Alice—The first one. Rasmussen, Helene—I’m the youngest. Rasmussen, Julia—Alice’s sister. Rasmussen, Richard—There arc two more. Rowley, Alice—Reserved. Ritchie. Margaret “Merry Margaret. Ruch, Gladys—A good bluffer. Russel, Lester—I like General Science. Schode, Fenno—Orderly. Sharp, Genevieve-—Sharp at sports. Shearer. Donald—Margie’s kid brother. Sibert, Roline—“Class baby.” Snider, Raymond—Serious. Snow, Flovd—I’m good in Algebra. Sprague, Lloyd—Solemn. Strobel, Lambert—Changeable. Swartz, Luella—“I love work.” Terry, Louis—Terry awhile, Louis. Tottingham, Eula—Oh! Kenneth! Tully. Rosemary—Always busy. Ward, Lorraine—Coy. Walker, Henry— Happy. Wiegers, Bernardine—A good companion. Wiegers, Eugene—Where’s my Algebra. Wyckoff, Earl—Not so dumb!?? White, Violet—Apprehensive. FRESHMEN ENTERED IN FEBRUARY Marian Filkins Elizabeth Granzo Merle Holt Mary Ranney Charles Rarden Lisle Skutt Dorothy Swartz Wendall Thompson [50) G. H . S. H I -1.1 F F. 1928 FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Dear Ostentatious Classmates: We were all anticipating the moment when we were to enter the massive hall called the “assembly.” We were very much surprised at all the students. All the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors wrere calling us and w'e felt very small. We elected “Chuck” Curdy as our class president and he has proven very satisfactory. The Freshmen and Sophomore party turned out to be a “wow.” The only thing that troubled us was that there were too many Juniors there. We have now gotten over our coyness and are as bad as the rest, if not worse. Expecting to give a rousing reception to the Freshmen next year, we remain, “Your humble slaves”, The Freshmen. [51 1 G . H . S . llllllMH HI-L1F K 1 928 What Some of the Alumni Are Doing Wellington Clark, 1873, Greenville—With Commercial Bank. Mary E. Fish, B. L., 1873, Greenville—Teacher in G. H. S. Milo Lewis, 1873, Greenville—Lawyer. Mrs. Nina A. Graham, 1876, Chicago—Retired Teacher. Amanda Stout, 1879, Grand Rapids—Teacher. Mrs. Clark Terry, 1880, Greenville—Resident. Hester Fuller, 1882, Sault Ste. Marie—H. S. Teacher. Hubert L. Baker, 1883, Greenville—Optician. Nell M. Tower, 1883, Greenville—Teacher. John R. Shaw, 1884, Detroit—Lumber Dealer. Hattie Macomber, 1884, Greenville—Teacher in G. H. S. Carl S. Patton, I). I).. 1884, Chicago—Professor of Theology. Emily Fuller, 1887, Greenville—Resident. Edward J. Bowman, 1888, Greenville—District Attorney. Charles M. Miller, 1888, Greenville—President Commercial Bank. Claude V. Coats, 1889, Greenville—Cashier Commercial Bank. George Bower, 1890, Greenville Resident. Julia Patton, 1891, Chicago—Teacher. Bessie Hutchinson. 1894. Greenville-—Teacher. Zelma Karmsen, 1895, Chicago—Teacher in Senn T. S., Chicago. Dr. Claude Barlow, 1897, Shooshing, China—Missionary. Violette Potter, 1897. Greenville—Resident. Charles B. Harden, 1898, Greenville—Lawyer. David Slawson, 1898, Paris. France—Foreign Consular Service. Bessie Knapp, 1898, Los Angeles, California—Resident. Albert J. Bower, 1899, Greenville—Doctor. Laura Bremer, 1899, Greenville—Milliner. W. Louis Rarden, 1899, Greenville—Dentist. Lillian Van Deinse, 1900, California—Teacher. Homer Grosvenor, 1900, Greenville—Express and Insurance Business. Glenn Smith, 1900, Greenville—Wyckoff and Smith Shoe Store. Hattie Rannev, 1902, Greenville—Resident. Howard Kipp, 1903, Greenville—Grocer. L. J. Wilson, 1904, Greenville—Farmer. Minnie Smythe, 1905, Greenville—With Packard Bros., Dry Goods. Hugh Chittick, 1905, Greenville—Chittick Tire Shop. Belle Ganton, 1905, Greenville- Lawyer. Edna Obetts, 1907, Greenville—W ith State Bank. Charles Gibson, 1908, Greenville—President of Gibson Mfg. Co. Don Beardslee, 1908, Greenville—Motor Car Dealer. Ferrie Hall, 1909. Greenville—Coal and Milling Business. Ira Stromstra, 1909, Greenville—Optician. Don Dickerson, 1910, Greenville- W ith Leonard, Crossett and Riley. Harry Hansen, 1910, Coral—Barber. Milo Lewis, 1912, California—Resident. Arnold Thompson, 1912, Detroit—Resident. John Bower, 1914, Greenville—Dairy Farm. Robert Edsall, 1914, Greenville—Cigar Store. Charles Gray, 1916, Greenville—With Gibson Refrigerator Co. Faith Terry, 1916, Greenville—W ith Claude Tuck Insurance Agency. Irene Hansen, 1917, Greenville—Stenographer. «nmiw—mnmiiiiwiin. I 53 1 G. H.S. HI-LIFK 1928 Albert Vining, 1917, Greenville—Coal Dealer. Hilbert Wittkop, 1917. San Antonio, Texas—Instructor in I'. S. Aviation. Harold Rasmussen, 1917, Grand Rapids- Junior Accountant. Olga Petersen, 1919, Greenville—Teacher. Duncan Black, 1919, (ireenville—Teacher of Journalism. (ulian Cowin, 1919, Detroit—Architect. Donald Slawson, 1919, Grand Rapids—Lawyer. LeRov Albro, 1921. Greenville—Barber. Mrs. Eva Coady Xagle, 1921. Detroit -Teacher. Mrs. Arthur Roell, 1921. Greenville- With National Bank. Helen Thompson, 1921, Greenville—Teacher. Gretchen Ahern, 1922, Greenville—Stenographer. Elizabeth Crosby, 1922, Greenville—With Commercial Bank. Robert Hansen, 1922, Rockford—Druggist. June Ranney, 1923, Greenville—Welfare Worker, Dirk, Kentucky. Arvin Faber, 1923, Greenville—Undertaker. Arnold Baldwin, 1923, Greenville—With Gibson Manufacturing Co. Clement Yinger, 1923, Grand Rapids—Student at Albion. Robert Arbogast, 1924, Coral—Farmer. Wallace Steft’enson. 1924, Greenville—Student in Medical School, I . of M. Fanchon Heath. 1923, Greenville—G. H. S. Post-Graduate Course. Maryon Kern, 1925, Mt. Pleasant—Teacher. Ruth Matteson, 1926, Greenville—Student at LT. of M. Lucy Weeks, 1926, Greenville—In Training at St. Mary’s Hosp., Grand Rapids Eleanor Yinger, 192( , Grand Rapids—Student at Albion. Alice Rowley, 1926, Greenville—With Commercial Bank. Carolyn Carlsen, 1927, Greenville—Student at Ypsilanti. Helen Miller, 1927, Greenville—Student at Mt. Pleasant. Warner Vaughan, 1927, Greenville—Student at U. of M. Ruth Kannev, 1927. Greenville—Student at Ward-Belmont School, 'lennessee. A Defence of Fatness Was not the holy land of Canaan said To justly be the “fat of all the earth,” The only spot that never had a dearth? Are not the fattened fowl your choice, instead Of lean and bony ones, quite underfed? If children there should be upon your hearth. You’d rather they’d be plump and full of mirth The while they play; as you your paper read. Of course these facts you can’t but help embrace So why take all the trouble to reduce? Go spend your dimes and dollars with more care: There’s always place for more than you can spare God made you fat for his partic’lar use; Defy not Him. ’Tis true, “Fat’s no disgrace.” 1 54] Ruth Losev ’28. I 55 | G. H . S. HI-I.IF F. 1928 ... STUDENT COOPERATIVE GOVERNMENT 156] G. H . S. HI-LIFF. 1 928 HE Student Co-operative Government this year has passed its second milestone. The purpose of this organization is to discuss and solve school problems and to train for good citizenship. The students have shown a great interest and have responded very well to all the suggestions made. This together with the wise counsel of Mr. 1 lolclen and capable leadership of Mayor Merlin Brown has made it a very successful year. The other officers are: Chief of Police, Milon Greenough; Secretary, Winifred Wyckoflf; and Treasurer, Mabel Petersen; Aldermen, first ward: Alice Vaughan, Lemmie Weeks; second ward: Charles Martin, Elizabeth McLean; third ward: Albert Johnson, Cass Kemp; fourth ward: Helen Choate, Maurice Christensen. The outstanding accomplishment has been the taking complete charge of the session room. With from one hundred to one hundred and twenty-five students in the room and with no teacher present, a very fine attitude towards study has been kept. The whole student body has entered into the plan thoroughly and actively. The Student Council has put on several dances which have been very successful. They were given for all the students and wxre enjoyed by the great numbers that attended. Another accomplishment of the council was that of presenting to the Boys’ Glee Club and the mixed Glee Club, monograms consisting of the letter “G” with a lyre inside. The boys won first place in the State Contest, and the mixed Club won first in the Regional Contest last Spring. The new amendment to the Constitution reads thus: “All teams (ex- clusive of all athletic teams) who represent G. H. S. individually or as a team and who win a first or second place in a state or regional tournament shall receive an emblem symbolic of their work.” A discussion of this was started last year but was not settled until this year. The Council arranged for programs to be given before the High School every other week. We sincerely hope the Council of next year will meet with much enthusiasm and success in its undertakings. Mabel Petersen. First Sopranos: Marian Halslcv, Edith Bower, Grace Burns, Beth Bailey, Margaret Grosvenor, Lucille Shimmel. Second Sopranos: Grace Chandler, Florence Swartzloff, Winifred Wyckoff. Altos: Helen Farmer, Kthelyn Nelson, Helen Russell. Accompanist: Helen Choate. The Girls’ Glee Club was formed shortly after school started in the fall. We decided to make this the best girls’ glee club in the history of G. H. S. Our debut was made at the Methodist Church and was highly complimented. Since then we have sung at the Congregational Church and in other places. This year we are going to Mt. Pleasant to win first place and hope the students will all stand behind us. Helen Choate ’28. Top Row: F. Swartzloff, K. Bower, W. Wyckoff, Mae B. Scar veil, H. Russell, E. Nelson, G. Chandler. Second Row: B. Bailey, � . Burns, L. Shimmel. Bottom Row: M. Balslcv, II. Choate, H. Farmer, M. Grosvenor. HI - LIFK (,. II. S 1 928 Top Row: ('. Martin, 1. Jorgensen, I.. Kriksen, S. Vanderpool, K. Recti, Mac B. Scarvcll. Second row: I). Riches. L. Wysel. R. Choate. K. Mulick. Bott m Row: . Woodley, K. Wyckoff. (� . Could. J. Mclntirc. First Tenors: Joseph Gibson, Edward Mulick, Earl Wyckoff, Rex Reed, Claude Woodley, Donald Riches. Second Tenors: Charles Martin, Eyle Wysel, John Mclntirc . Baritones: Stewart Vanderpool, Eemmie Weeks, Richard Berry. Basses: Robert Choate, Lester Kriksen, Irving Jorgensen. Accompanist: Gerald Gould. The 1928 Boys' Glee Club has embarked upon the sea of competition with the desire to bring another title to G. H. S. for the third successive time, and it looks like it will be far from smooth sailing. In accordance with the new regulations passed this year by the state music board, the club has been able to increase its membership to sixteen boys over the twelve of the past years. With six lettermen back from last year’s Class C state championship club as a nucleus, try-outs for places this year were held early in the season with the result that the club this year is made up of good quality and great things are expected of them. The eligibity rules now covering the glee clubs make it a more select organization and the interest is greatly increased. All members took part in the musical comedy “'The Gypsy Rover,” given by the Student C ouncil, and a great deal of beneficial experience was gained. itli the contests drawing near, the regional at Mt. Pleasant and the state at Ann Arbor, the boys are working hard in preparation for the stiff competition they will meet. Stewart Vanderpool ’29. [59| G . H . S 1928 H I - LI F E Debating A large number of students turned out for debating this year, including two of those winning letters last year. Elizabeth McLean was elected debate manager. Greenville again joined the State Debating League, and, coached by Mr. Dobben, made a fairly good showing considering the fact that we had several new candidates out for debating. Our first debate was with Muskegon Heights in October, held at Greenville. Our team, composed of Elizabeth McLean, Iva Crawford and Leon Moran supported the affirmative side of the question: “Resolved, that the direct primary system of nomi- nating candidates for public office in the United States should be abolished.” This debate ended in a victory for Muskegon Heights. We had a practice debate with Rockford in the season in which Greenville had the advantage over the neighboring city and gained some new ideas. We were defeated by St. Johns in December at St. Johns. The regular state debate with Rockford was cancelled by the Rockford High School and forfeited to Greenville. Our negative team, composed of Iva Crawford, Leon Moran and Ella Guenther, debated at Ithaca on January 17, and that debate ended 2-1 in Ithaca’s favor. I hose who will be awarded letters are Iva Crawford, Ella Guenther, Elizabeth McLean, and Leon Moran. Three of these will be back next year, ready to work hard toward winning fame for old G. H. S. Ella Guenther ’28. [60] ____________________________________________ [61 1 G. H . S. HI-LIFE 192 8 iWM........ 11111 ..Hill.........IUIMIIH.....................................................IIIIIMMIIIIIHIH 'HIIIIIIIIHHIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIImiHlIIIUIIHIimiHlllllllllllllllHlllllllliniHIIIIIIIIII Big Four I his year the four heads of our athletic department have carried their work out well. C oach Toni Dewey has been striving to make this year’s athletics a success and lie has certainly accomplished his purpose. The teams have not only been successful in winning games, but the members have received value which they will carry all through life from the splendid character of our coach, who stands for fair play based on good sportsmanship. I he captains, Tom Metzger for football and “Skinney” Nelson for basketball, have worked hard to keep the fighting spirit in their men. Their labor has ended in success for G. H. S. I he manager, Norman Nielsen, whose job has been to carry out the business part of athletics, has also helped the coach in his training. Bertha Stevens should be given much credit for the many hours she has spent doing the office work in connection with the athletics this year, as assistant athletic manager. So through their co-operation and hard work, the Big Four have put out two of the best known and most successful teams in the history of G. H. S. Frank Stevens 28. ............................� ••■■................................... 162] ■■MnMMMMMHIIIMMWIlliinMHliMllllinH G. H. S. HI-LIFE 1928 £ =s' S ’ usa i Sftisssaf, V. SsfSM: 5TsJ£ Sr','M'- = C- C“ . « : “ � b: P M Imire. «b; H Bocbfe. „b; ■ • I« nrrr T. mao (rapuai . Football Schedule Edmrjrr . - 0 Here Greenville I-a ke view 0 Here Greenville 43 l' nia . .. 19 Here Grand Haven 27 There ( jreenvilV 7 Creslon . . —25 Here Greenville Big Rapids . ... 13 Here ireenville n Balding 0 There 84 238 1641 G. H . S. HI-I.1F E 1928 The 1927 Football Season WHEN Coach Dewey looked over the boys th; for practice the first night, he found he had his line-up. Hut the boys started the season •Do that appeared on the field only a few veterans in -up. Hut the Doys started the season with the old G. H. S. or Die” spirit, giving all the fight they had for their school. Only a very few will be lost to the team this year. Captain Metzger, considered the best center Greenville has turned out in years, will leave the team along with Stevens, Christensen, and Vanderpool, all capable linemen of experience. But these places will be well filled next season with such caliber as Underwood, Smith, J. Mclntire, Kcsselring, and Emmons coming up in the ranks. Ten regular letter men will be on the field of battle in September, 1928. During the past season Greenville has lost only two games and tied one, with six victories to her credit. Defeat was administered by Ionia and Grand Haven. The 25-25 tie game with G. R. Creston was considered to be one of the craziest games ever played. Edmore, Lakeview, Big Rapids, Rockford, and Belding all fell before the onslaught of the Purple and Gold team. The outstanding ground-gaining features for Greenville were the Nelson to Nelson passing combination. Anderson’s line plunges, and Martin’s end running with the whole team lending perfect interference. Pete Nelson was high point man of the season, with (A points to his credit. Anderson was second on the list with 48 points. The Nelson brothers played 351 minutes apiece; Captain Metzger was next with 331 minutes of play. Beachler, a Freshman, had the distinction of playing only two minutes during the season and scored a touchdown in that time. After the Rockford game had been tucked away in the bag, Captain Metzger gave the team a banquet at the Country Club, followed by a dance to which the whole school was invited. They tried hard to not miss anybody in the line of “speech making” but it was all enjoyed. The Saturday following the Belding game, fourteen letter men were the guests of Mr. Roy Ranney at the Michigan-Xavy game at Ann Arbor. The team traveled to the game in donated cars and were luncheon guests of Mr. Ranney at the Chi Psi Fraternity house, the hangout of Bill Browne. On November 18, Mr. Ellis Ranney gave the team a bancpiet at the Peninsular Club, Grand Rapids, later followed by a theater party at Keith’s in honor of Maurie Christensen. At that time Pete Nelson was elected captain of the 1928 squad. Frank Stevens gave another wonderful chicken pie “feed at his home in the country on December 21, which closed a glorious season. At the Athletic Banquet football letters were awarded to Captain Metzger, Captian-elect P. Nelson, Xorv. Nielsen, Weeks, Stevens, Vanderpool, Christensen, Byrne, Martin, W. Nelson, W vsel, Anderson, Gibson, and Smith. 165] G. H. S. HI-LIFE 192 8 ...........................H||Hu� � «IHHHtHltHWHM� wmHtim� WHim.. Top Row: W. Decker, forward; W. Nelson, forward (Captain); I . Nelson, guard; I,. Wyscl, sub; ('. Martin, forward; Coach Dewey. Second Row: I- Hewitt, center; K. Byrne, sub; J. Emmons, guard. Bottom Row: N. Nielsen, forward; Zank, guard; 1.. Burgess, sub; ('. Kemp, forward. Basketball Schedule G. R. C entral 27 There Greenville 23 Lowell 13 Here Greenville 21 Alumni IS Here Greenville 23 Indians 28 There Greenville 25 Zeeland ir Here Greenville 17 Alma 31 There Greenville 13 G. R. Tech 15 There Greenville 25 Last Grand Rapids 14 Here Greenville ir, Rockford 11 There Greenville 29 Belding 13 Here Greenville 34 Lowell 18 There Greenville 31 Rockford 8 Here Greenville 45 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT AT IONIA Ionia ..........25 Greenville 42 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AT GRAND RAPIDS Grand Haven ...23 Greenville ..... .10 Total...............260 Total...............354 .................................................................... [661 G. H . S. HI-I.IF E 1928 THE basketball season was started this year with only three letter men on the floor, the Nelson brothers and “Louie” Hewitt. “Norm” Nielsen did a line job of fighting at forward, while John Emmons, who had a little experience last year, developed into one of the best back-guards ever playing for Greenville. These men made up the team the first semester, along with “Sonny” Kemp, who also did some fine playing. At the beginning of the second semester it was a different story from that of last year. Instead of losing some of the team, three men were added: Martin and Zank, letter men of last year; and “Willie” Decker, who entered high school. Decker is one of the cleverest players that ever played for Greenville. So much spirit was aroused that the school and city followed the team all over the country, and all six of the games scheduled for the second semester were won. In the district tournament at Ionia, in spite of the fact that Ionia had been undefeated this year, the boys went into the game with a determination to win, and did so by a large score. John Emmons, in his first year, played the most time of any man on the team. I'ete Nelson was high point man with 91 points to his credit, while his brother “Skinnev” ran him a close second with 90 points, and Hewitt had 76. Norman Nielsen is the only letter man leaving the team this year. The other eight letter men will be out for the 1928-’29 team. Let’s fight next year, boys. Frank Stevens ’28. 167 1 G. H. S. HI-LIFE 1928 T ECAUSE of the small number of students actually reached by football and basketball, Coach Tom Dewey introduced a system of intramural Jl .]) athletics in the high school some time ago. The rules of the system were only that any player participating on varsity teams would not be allowed to compete in the class games. This year the Senior class walked away with the tournament and the Metzger cup by winning every game. The Juniors placed second in the race with the Sophomores pushing them hard for the honors. The Freshmen were blessed with a little hard luck in every game but were fully repaid when they defeated the Juniors toward the end of the tournament. Captain Pete Faber, of the Seniors, accepted the cup from Mr. Metzger at the Athletic Banquet. In the play-off for the “Big Brown Cup,” the Junior class found the going tougher than they expected. In this tournament all of the players who were members on the varsity teams were allowed to represent their class. The first game between the Juniors and the Seniors was close and hard fought in the first half. But after the Juniors had found the basket, the rest was easy. The Freshmen easily ran away from the Sophs, giving them the right to play the Juniors in the finals. The game was played as a preliminary to a DeMolay game and was one of the hardest fought games ever played on the local floor. The Juniors finally came out on the top of a 20-19 score. The Freshmen are to be encouraged for their fine type of basketball displayed in that game. The benefits of intramural athletics are so great that more stress should be placed upon their success. They afford a greater number of students in opportunity to engage in the popular games and receive the proper exercise while enjoying themselves. They also give the boys an opportunity to build greater lines of sportsmanship and quick-thinking. Stewart Vanderpool ’29. 168] � Top Row: C. (iriswold. guard ; K. Sayles, jumping center; K. Bower, sub. Bottom Row : B. Fontaine, forward; E. I.ester, running center; H. Me Intire, forward, N. Schei, guard. Not in picture: M, Callaghan, forward (Captain). Girl’s Basketball Along with the old “gang” of 1927, an inquisitive bunch of Freshmen came out to see what basketball was like and before the season was over it looked as though thev were going to run away with all the honors. During the Christmas vacation we were fortunate in getting a game with the Alumni. Miss Ketchum picked a capable team from our squad and by hard fighting we succeeded in tying them. After a few months of practice. Miss Ketchum announced the class games and picked the class managers and captains as follows: Manager Captain Freshmen ................Dorothy Burns Margaret Ritchie Sophomores ..............Helene I.age Helene Houle Juniors .................Mary Callaghan Mary Callaghan Seniors .................Kathleen Grosvenor Helen Farmer The Freshmen won the first round of games by beating all the other teams—but somehow the tables were turned in the elimination tournament and the Seniors had the honor of beating them in a closely fought game by a score of 7-6. The same night the Juniors piled up a big score over the Sophomores. The final game was played between the Juniors and Seniors to determine which team was the winner of the silver cup. Although the Seniors beat the Juniors in the former set of games, the lower classmen carried themselves to a victory of 6-3 and became the school champs. Helen Farmer 28. 169] G. H. S. HI-I.IF F. 1928 To One We Love== Today we see those faces framed in white, Tomorrow they will be no longer here; But ere go from us those we hold so dear, Who’ve been our inspiration to live right By their lives which before us shine so bright, Xow let us bow in homage, them revere. To one especially who stands out clear Among the ones who’ve led our steps aright— To Miss Macomber do we tribute give For starting us upon the upward way, For teaching us not only how to strive To do the tasks assigned to us each day, But teaching us a greater thing—to live A life that’s worthy of those hairs of gray. A Senior. [70 1 LITERARY THE MAIDEN AND THE STARS There was a maid lived on a hill. And she had wondrous eyes; She sat upon her window-sill, And looked up to the skies. “1 wish that all the stars would fall So them I could closer see, For they look to me like diamonds bright Upon a shining sea.” Just then her window pane fell down And on the bean it hit her; And all around and round and round The stars did seem to flitter. And after awhile when she came to, “I d just as soon,” cried she, The stars would stay in their place on high, For oh! how hard they hit me!” Margaret Ritchie. PUMPKINS In the crisp, cold morning Of October, in the fall When the frost is in the meadow And the geese send out their call Of returning to the Southlands Lest that they should feel the cold. Then’s the time to gather pumpkins; Then’s the time they look like gold. Then you hitch up Bessy To the old stone boat, Down the much-worn lane you tramp As you button up your coat; Then you let your old mind wander To the time you were a kid— How you always had grown pumpkins, Yes, you bet your life you did. Then into your mind a vision Comes of good old pumpkin pic! How it makes your mouth water And a tear start in your eye As you think of dear old mother, All her toils without a sigh; Then your heart goes out to mother And a spicy pumpkin pie. Lyle Wysel. MODERN YOUTH Blessings on thee, little man, Marcelled hair and shoes of tan; With thy sweater flashing bright And new necktie bright as light; With baggy pants and garter-less hose, You’re a sight when the west wind blows With thy dark eyes, black as jet And thy hair that’s blacker yet; With thy speedster, long and low, Always, always on the go, With thy sweetie by your side Swiftly along the road you glide. Ronald Cairns. THE ANNUAL The Annual is a dear old thing, It is a good reminder, And when you think of some school friend, Just look inside this binder. It’s full of many fetes and pranks, And still some other features; It makes you think of those old cranks We used to have for teachers. But when the years have rolled around And we are earning wages, We’ll think those teachers very sound To’ve worked us on those pages. We always think our lot is hard, Not one was ever like it; But you’ll find it isn’t bad at all— No more so than you make it. Jessie Taylor. JUST A HIGH SCHOOL VERSE Young folks, old folks, everybody come; Join the Greenville High School if you want to have some fun. Be sure to leave your chewing gum and candy at the door And hear Miss Fish’s stories that you never heard before. Helen Fleck. iMwiiwwwiiMwwiiiitiitiMnOTiiimiHiiiiiMiwniHmiiimillim—illllliiw� miiiiiiiMiWiniii—nwiinnw� mntwm� iiu� iM� imininiw,niiimi«MmiiiiwiMHmi—nnnnwmtimnnnn [ 72] G. H . S. 1 928 HI-LIF E TO A BOOK What pleasure doth it render thee Thou time-worn bit of art, With sayings wise and true, to see Thy wisdom act its part? But oh! what frightful stories thou Might tell of careless youth, Who loves to doze and dream of how They may avoid the truth. Of how thou art oft shut with bangs And words like unto these: “That stutT’s too dry. What sick’ning pangs And heart-aches oft it leaves! Thy yellowed leaves and threadbare coat Tell tales of midnight hours Well spent by bookworms far remote From this great world of ours. Laurentze Rasmussen. OUTWARD BOUND By Sutton Vane (Book Review by Barbara Bower) It is impossible in such a short review to give a very clear notion of so unusual a book. For it certainly is a strange book, a weird book, and an amazing book, this “Outward Bound.” It is worth reading, not for the reason that other books are worth reading, but for reasons of its own. It casts a spell over one. The author is trying to picture the hereafter as it is visualized by him. Everyone is given another chance to better his mistakes after the judgment. Mrs. Clive den Banks, who is self-centered and has lived a selfish and disagreeable life, has placed before her the opportunity to again live with her benevolent husband and bv so reforming to make a good wife. Tom Prior, who is chained down by the unfortunate habit of drinking, is given a chance to overcome this weakness. 'I'he modern thought of suicide, the cowardice and shame which the world of today places upon such an act as this, is cleverly woven into the story of the two characters Ann and Henry, whose mysterious secret keeps you constantly wondering what it is all about. The way the boat sails on and on makes one think of eternity. The loneliness and solitude of the River Styx is characteristic of death. The peculiar character. Scrubby the steward, who never knew how or why he got on board this ship and who is the only one left to sail on forever, why his life is not developed more, is an underlying thought for the reader to seek. The still and solemn mystery which is portrayed in “Outward Bound” makes me think of the painting, “The Isle of the Dead” by Arnold Rocklin. ADVENTURES OF A FORD OWNER Johnny cranked up his tin Lizzie, Then hopped into the seat; The motor would cough, but he finally got off, Which was quite a marvelous feat. For Johnny’s tin Lizzie was ancient and scarred; He bought it for $12.98; Its fenders were bent, its top badly rent. The self-starter was not sure as fate. But for all the defects he made pretty good speed As he went rattling down the line; But his joy-ride was doomed as onward he boomed Straight into a clothing store sign. Johnny came out with a bump on his head; Lizzie went to the junk-pile, I guess. Johnny’s head’s on the bum, and he acts kinda dumb, And drives ’round with an old horse named Bess. I 73 i Donald Shearer ’31. G. H . S. HI-LIF E 1928 THE DAWN Faint streaks of light appear in the skies And the stars of the night are gone; As morn creeps on, faint shadows rise And people welcome the dawn. The pale but glowing sun ascends, And neighborhood folks awake; On the time of their work their rising depends. Some early and others late. The smoke now builds a stair on high From awakened fires of the town; And is caught by the wind and carried by, . . For to realms of the clouds it is bound. It’s a people fresh, and with vigor anew. Life eddying to and fro; That eagerly speed down the avenue On his way each person docs go. Helene Svcndsen. IN THE FACE OF THE LAW The rain of late afternoon had turned into sleet and already the branches of trees were bending into arcs. With each passing hour the cold increased. Although 1 was dressed sufficiently warm 1 could feel the cold creeping into my room. Something must be done. I could stand the cold no longer. Disguising myself in my brother’s old suit, I crossed the room and drew forth from an old suitcase a small velvet case which contained an old relic which had been in the family for years. I opened the case and within lay a knife with a shining blade. The handle was inlaid with pearl. After putting the knife in my pocket, I drew my cap down over my eyes and stepped outside the door. I shivered with fright and the wind was very cold. I was scared. Never before had 1 done such a thing! As I neared the downtown district, the courage which I had summoned to aid me nearly slipped away. Hut hunger will drive one to almost anything and I was hungry. 1 was too near the business district to turn back, so I crossed the street, nearly butting into a policeman who stepped out of a nearby doorway. Fortunately, a woman fell and her cries attracted his attention. 1 slipped silently away. I had planned my every move. It was now about ten o’clock. Nearly everything was closed. All the buildings were closed—save one. A light gleamed through the window. I felt that all the clerks would have left by this time. Ah! had 1 not planned it so? The manager would be alone, and he would be easy to deal with. I reached my hand into my pocket and grasped my knife. The weapon with the sharp blade and pearl handle was still there. I looked in through the window. Yes, he was all alone, and I could see him in the dim light bending before the safe. All would be easy now. I clutched the knife more firmly and onened the door. When within ten feet of him, he turned as if by instinct. Then he saw the knife in my hand. He knew my mission. Well, it was all over in a few minutes. I turned and, stuffing the bills into my pocket, I hurriedly made my retreat. Outside the fog had lifted and it had stopped raining. Stars twinkled here and there. Everything was still. Luck was with me. No one had seen me. I could eat. sleep, and be merry. I was safe. Yes, safe—safe from the eyes of the law. For I had pawned my knife. Beatrice Johnson. KINDERGARTEN Ah! at last 1 had achieved the height of my ambition. At the proud age of five years, I was a full-fledged member of that great democratic force, the “American Public School System.” Entering the room which is now occupied by Miss Straight, 1 desperately hung on to my mother’s hand as to a life-buoy. Queer sensations presented themselves in the region of the pit of my stomach, as I attempted to hide behind my mother’s dress. And then like an angel out of my dreams, she appeared and quieted my fears. My first teacher—I have never forgotten her. All the other children seemed like ogres ready to devour me at any instant. The presence of one little boy who insisted on holding my hand, friendly little fellow that he wjas, was particularly obnoxious to me. Finally he kissed my hand, and that ended my first day at school, for this was the “last straw” to my over-strained nervous system, and my mother who had waited to see the outcome of so trying a time, took me home in a condition entirely uncomplimentary to a young lady of poise who had arrived at her fifth year. [74] Hillary Nelle Rarden. H I - L I F E 1928 G . H . S Greenville THREE ACT PLAY Stewart Vanderpool CAST OF CHARACTERS Richard Riley....High School Student Ernest Essler....An Out-of-Town Friend Tom Regan...........Ernie’s Roommate Stearns Dick’s Classmates Stearns � Brant Nash ( Cooper oope Frost Ernie’s Rival for Football Honors Mr. Craig...........High School Principal Red Curley Coach I Assistant Coach ( ...........Football Mascots ......... Football PEACE: Greenville, Michigan. TIME: The Present. ACT I Dick is lounging on the settee casually glancing over a new magazine just received. The door-bell rings and echoes throughout the quiet room. Dick answers the bell. Dick: “Why Ernie, you old skalawag, where in the world did you come from?” Ernie: “Hello, Dick. It seems great to lay my eyes on your old carcass once more. How are you?” be great? Just think of all of the parties and dances we could attend, the football games and basketball games in the winter. If making you like it will keep you here, I will call out the militia and stage a royal welcome for you. What is it you want to know?” Ernie: “Well Dick, I have always heard that a small town is so dead they let the natives walk around instead of burying them. Somehow, I just couldn't believe that and have been curious to know just what life is like among three or four thousand people instead of three or four million. Start right in at the beginning and tell me all about it. (Both boys settle down into their chairs more comfortably. Dick gives the log on the hearth a kick to stir it up.) Dick: “I will wager that most of the reports that you have heard regarding small town life came from a few night-club hounds that never saw anything different than a boulevard light from a taxi cab window. Why man, you don't know what life is until you have spent some time in a small town. We are all just like a large family living in one yard. Everybody knows his neighbor, and I might add, his neighbor’s business. We all work for each other as well as ourselves.” Dick: “Come on in and rest your weary bones and we will talk it over.” (Ernie steps in, removes his hat and lays it on the table beside the door. Both boys cross the room and take chairs before the fire-place where a lazy fire is smoldering.) Dick: “For heaven’s sake tell me all about yourself. How in the world did you ever happen into this town? Where arc you staying and for how long?” Ernie: “One question at a time, please. I was in Grand Rapids this week on business for my father and happened to remember that I had a third cousin residing here. Also I remembered your writing that you were staying here and going to school, so I came over last evening. If I like it here I might stay and go to school with you.” Dick: “No kidding. Say wouldn't that Ernie: If vou don’t mind, I am going to interrupt once in a while to ask a question. Don’t you find there is just as much jealousy in a small town as in a large one, if not more?” Dick: “Well, yes, and no. In a large town you find jealousy on a large-scale, more in the industrial line. Not so much between individuals because the people are not so intimate. But in a small town the business people are-knitted together by a bond of friendship and although each stages his little business schemes to outsell the other fellow, it is all straight and on the square. It has to be. People are too close together to think it does any harm. In fact I figure it creates an incentive to do things on a larger scale and better basis.” Ernie: “Do they have many clubs or lodges in Greenville? What are the social organizations for young men here?” mn—mum I 75] G . H . S . HT-LIF E 1928 Dick: Big boy, you will find none bet- ter if you search the wide world over. Greenville possesses the finest type of young men and it takes the best to build up fine things. There are two outstanding organizations that every boy desires to join when he becomes eligible. One is the Order of the Dc Molay for boys and the other the Phi Kappa Gamma, a fraternity of the Congregational Church. The Dc Molay has a membership of 70 members, holds meetings on Thursday nights, and has a good time all of the while. A basket-ball team in the winter is one of the special events and usually they turn in victories. Their initiatory work is very beautiful and impressive. As for the Frat. it is very exclusive and not so easy to attain. There arc certain requirements to gain admittance to the club. Both of these organizations hold unusual parties and dances for the members and their friends, that stir things up considerably in this town.” Ernie: “That certainly is interesting. Tt sounds just like some stories I have read in my days of grade school. I suppose the High School holds its annual parties and picnics, besides the dramatic part along with athletics.” Dick: “You bet! The High School in this town is everything that a student would want it to be. The building is not old and still retains all of its original beauty. The faculty is one of the finest in the state. All of them have their decrees for the full work in college. Believe me, thev know their stuff, and when thev finish with vou it isn’t their fault if vou don’t. Yes, each class holds its individual parties: then there are the inter-class dances and parties. There are a number of ‘All-school’ parties held throughout the winter and spring. We give two plays a year. The first has characters chosen from every class and the second from the senior class. They arc excellently directed and acted, and enjoyed very much.” Ernie: “Dick, I understand you are out for football. Tell me all about the team and the past games.” Dick: “Getting to be quite a detective aren’t you? I plead with you, my dear Holmes, to tell me just how you attained so much knowledge.” Ernie: “I iust happened to notice the little red book on the stand, which I recognized as the “1927 Football Quizzer,’ am I not right?” Dick: “Correct the first time. We have an exceptional team this year, considering the greenness of the players, and our lack of a great deal of weight. Nevertheless, we have won three games, lost two, one to a class A team, and tied one. We have scored in every game this season and by scored I mean crossed the goal line. Only two games remain on our schedule and the outlook is good for a bright and successful season. But next year should be even more successful. A world of good line material will be back as well as the entire backfield and ends of this year’s varsity. Thinking of going out for football?” Ernie: “Evidently, you have it all fig- ured out that I am going to remain here.” Dick: “I know that you just can’t resist it. When the life of this little community just digs itself into your skin you can’t break away for any length of time and not feel it down deep. After you have lived here awhile you begin to call it home, and it will be home, more than any other place you ever hung your hat. The ‘Spirit of Good Fellowship.’ iust sails about over the tree tops and roofs and visits every home, store, church, or schoolhouse. It is the ‘Pied Piper’ of Greenville, and once you hear its music of happiness you arc compelled to follow in its footsteps. What do you think of it?” Ernie: “Dick, you have told me a story tonight that has always been pictured • n my mind, but I have never really known it existed. I think it is well worth trying. I’ve decided to be a schoolmate of yours.” Dick: “Hurrah! I just know we are roing to have some great times, see if we don’t.” Ernie: “All right Dick, I will hold you to tint. But now I must be going and snatch a wee bit of sleep. I will see you in the morning before I leave for home. I expect it will take me about three weeks to prepare to come here. 1 think that is plenty of time to get set to enter the next term.” (Ernie reaches for his hat and the two pals walk towards the door, chatting about the coming union and already laying plans for Ernie.) (Curtain) MnMiminiMiiiimTmniiiiTirinnMiiimiiiitiitiiinnmiiiBii [ 76 1 llltlMNMWII M MMIM IMI IIIIIMBII I • I � M Ml itMflllUlHIIMHIIIlmMHlIIIIIMMI G. H . S HI-LIFE 1928 ACT II SCENE 1 (Ernest’s room in a private house just adjacent to the school grounds. A large bay window looks out upon the campus, with a seat running full length around it and covered with cushions and decorative pillows. A study table, student’s lamp, book-case and chairs compose the furniture. The usual odds and ends of hall-bats, tennis rackets, pennants, fencing equipment, and pictures of famous sporting men decorate the wall. Ernest sits back stage and Dick is sprawled out in the first chair nearest the door.) Dick: “Big chance for the eleven this year if you intend to come out. Going to play football?” Ernie: “Sure! If any one will kick me. Lord, I’m no strength-breaker. I’m a funny man, side splitting joker, regular cut-up, didoes and all of that sort of thing. What are you out for?” Dick: “A good time first, last, and al- ways.” Ernie: “Am I? Just ask me! Say, I’ve slaved like a mule for months to get here! I don’t know how long it will last, but while it does it will be a lulu!” Dick: “Did your old Dad give you a moral lecture?” Ernie: “Sure. Opportunity—character —beauty of the classics—hope to be proud of my son—you’re becoming a man now—” Dick: “That’s it.” Ernie: “Sure thing. We'll be doing the same thing twenty-five or thirty years from now. A father ought to talk that way—the right thing—wouldn't care a Hip of a mule’s tail for my Dad if he didn’t. And say, by gravy, he sort of got me, too—dog-gone impressive!” Dick: “Really?” Ernie: “Honor bright—and other ex- pressions of truthfulness. Yes, and I made a lot of resolutions—too—a good resolution.” Dick: “Come off.” Ernie: “Well, that was day before yes- terday.” Dick: “Don’t you intend to keep them?” Ernie: “Sure. It’ll be a good fight, and I’ll win it. I like a fight—a good fight. Say, what do you know about this society game?” Dick: “Look out.” Ernie: “What’s the matter?” Dick: “You chump, you never know who’s around. Here you just don't talk about such things.” Ernie: “Well, I’m not shouting it out. What are you scared about?” Dick: “The societies are very much in favor here and are not discussed by the newcomers. That is not until they are supposed to have something to discuss, anyway.” (A loud and long knock is heard at the door.) Ernie: “Come on in and make yourself useless.” (Tom Regan enters with a large valise in one hand.) Ernie: “I guess we’re room mates. My name is Essler.” Regan: “My name’s Regan—Tom Re- gan. Glad to know you. The lady was sorry that she could not put us separate but really I am glad she couldn't. Much more fun in rooming with some one. What are you—an upperclassman ?’ Ernie: “No. I’m not. I guess we’re classmates.” Regan: “Oh, I’m sony that you are not an upper classman. You see I graduated from country school and I wanted to get a few pointers. I’m working my way through and I want to know the ropes.” Ernie: “I wish I knew. What are you going to try?” Regan (Sitting down in the window): “Anything—waiting to start in with. That’s not your trouble, is it?” Ernie: “No.” Regan: “It’s a glorious feeling to be going up, I tell you. Can hardly believe it. I have been up against opposition at home for three months, and I’d have gone up against it for three more but I’d down it in the end.” Ernie: “Where did you come from? Regan: “Just four miles west of town.” Ernie: “It’s a pretty fine school.” Regan: “It’s a school where you can stand on your own feet, all square to the wind. This student government has got me. It's worth everything to get here.” Ernie: “You’re right. Dick: “Considering the general green- ness of both of you fellows, I think I will have a say in this discussion. I’m going to do for you what someone did for me when I came here last year. High School is a queer place you are coming into. It is not like the Grammar School in many ways. You have to use your own head now, and many students have failed for not under- I 77 | G. H . S . 1 928 HI-LIF E standing in time. I'm going to tell you a few tilings.” Ernie: All right grand-pop, shoot.” Dick: As both of you know there are two main societies in town. One is the De Molay and the other the Phi Kappa Gamma Frat. You’ll hear a good deal of talk inside the school, and out of it, the social department is what it really is here, and it makes Greenville what it is today as young folks go. It makes fellows get out and work; it gives them ambitions, stops loafing and going to seed, and keeps a pretty good, clean, temperate atmosphere about the place.” Regan: I know nothing about it at all.” Dick: “There are fellows in school who have worked all last winter, so as to get a chance to be considered for the I'rat. Of course we are not supposed to discuss our societies here. Others will tell you about them. But here]s where your first test will come in. This school is made up of all sorts of elements, and it is not easy to run it. Now. in every class there is just a small class of fellows who are able to do it and will do it. They form the real crowd. All the rest don’t count. Now, Ernie, you’re going to have a chance at something big on the football side; but that is not all. You might make captain of the eleven and miss out on a senior election. You’re going to be judged bv your friends, and it is as easy to know the right crowd as the wrong.” Ernie: What do you mean by the right crowd ?” Dick: The right crowd? Why, the crowd that is doing things, working for G. H. S.; the crowd—” Regan: That the class before us picks out to lead us.” Dick: “Yes, and it won’t be a bad judgment. Money alone won’t land a fellow in it, and there’ll be a number in it who work their way through school. On the whole, it’s about the crowd you’ll want to know all through life.” Ernie: I see.” Dick: “I’m frankly aristocratic in my point of view—and what I say others think. I’m older than most of my class, and I’ve seen a good deal of life in a few years. You may think the world begins outside of school. It doesn’t; it begins right here. You want to make the friends that will help you along, here and outside. Don’t lose sight of your opportunities, and be careful how you choose.” Ernie: I don’t just get you along that line. What do you mean by ‘be careful how you choose?’ ” Dick: By that I mean don’t make your friends too quickly. Get to know the different crowds, but don’t fasten to individuals until you see how things work out. This rather surprises you two, doesn’t it? Perhaps you don’t like it.” Regan: It does sort of surprise me.” Dick: And how do you feel, Ernie?” Ernie: Like a prodigal son. all set to eat the fatted calf. Lecture on Macbeth and let no hand stay him.” Dick: It’s this way, Ernie. You’ve got the stuff in you to make the sort of leader we need at Greenville High. That’s why I am trying to make you see this thing as it is. You come from a school that doesn’t send many fellows here. Once a lad gets out into the industrial part of the world, it is seldom he ever gets back here. I don’t want you to make a mistake. Remember, you’re going to be watched from now on.” Ernie: Watched?” Dick: Yes; everything you do, every- thing you say—that’s how you’ll be iudged for the societies. That’s why I’m telling you these things. Regan: I appreciate it.” Dick: Now, as I said before, Ernie, you've got a chance to make good on the eleven this year. If you do, you stand in line for the captaincy in your senior year. It lies with you to be one of the big men in the class. And this is the wav to do it: ‘Get to know everyone in the class right off.’” Ernie: What!” Dick: I mean, bow to every one; call them by name; but hold yourself apart. Make fellows come to you. Don’t talk too much. Hold on to yourself. Keep out of the crowd that arc roughnecks —or, when you’re with them, keep vour head. There are many fellows here, with a certain drag, who can cut loose a certain amount; but it's with a little danger. If you want to make what you ought to make of yourself, F.rnie, you’ve got to prove yourself; vou’ve got to keep yourself well in hand.” Ernie: I understand.” [78 1 Dick: “You’ve got to do a certain amount of studying here. Better do it from the beginning and get in good with the faculty.” Ernie: “I will.” Regan: “That is the only way. Get on the right track and keep plugging.” Dick: “There it is. Isn’t it worth working for—to win out in the end. And, fellows, it’s easy enough when you know how. Play the game as others are playing it. It’s a big game, and it’ll follow you all through life. There it is; it’s up to you. Keep your head clear and see straight.” Regan: It’s been good of you to tell us all this.” Dick: “Just think over what I’ve said to you.” Regan: “I will.” Dick: “A man is known by his friends; remember that, Ernie, if you don’t anything else!” Ernie: It’s awfully good of you.” Dick: Well, you’re an old pal, and Regan here, I hope will be as good a friend. Now you both know the game as it is played in G. H. S. Go in and win.” (Dick shakes hands first with Regan and then with Ernie and exits.) Ernie: What the- deuce is the matter?” Regan: “Nothing, why?” Ernie: You look as solemn as an 1 •• owl. Regan: I didn’t know it.” Ernie: Well, how did you like Dick?” Regan: He’s a corker!” Ernie: “You can just bet he is all of that. Persuaded me to come two hundred miles to review my A. B. C’s. Got me this swell room and right across from school, too. Say, I’m mighty glad 1 have a room-mate. I imagine it will be rather lonesome for me here in this town for a few days anyway.” Regan: Well, as a starter to chase away the old bug, let’s go out and dig up some excitement.” Ernie: “You’re on.” (Both boys grab their caps and exit.) (Curtain) SCENE 2 (Same as Scene 1 but five weeks later. Ernest’s room is crowded with fellows joking and bantering.) Stearns: “You ought to change your name to Alibi Ike, instead of Don Brant. If Big Rapids had had as manv plays as you have excuses, they’d have beaten us l,(KH) to 0 instead of 10 to 7.” Brant: “Oh, sign off, Stearns! They were shot with luck. They got every break and—” Nash: They’re going to give you one of their ‘BR’ monograms for those two tackles you flubbed. You boobs oughter have had that game on toast in the first half. There was just one thing worse than your tackling and that was Cooper’s illuminating exposition of the lateral pass.” Cooper: Received with a bow. That crack would make five vards on any field.” Brant: Get those words out of a crossword puzzle, Nash?” Cooper: He’s got them out of his system and that ought to help some. It was tough luck having to take a licking from that northern outfit.” Stearns: Luck nothin’! The eleven’s gone blooey ever since that little slugging party Frost and our friend Essler put on the other evening.” Ernie: I sure wish you birds would take to your wings. I am trying to get this algebra. Maybe if you were shanghaied and hazed in the spirit I was, you would let a few fists fly yourself. I don’t object to hazing; in fact I am out for fun just as much as the other fellow. But there is a limit to all things and I object to endangering a fellow’s life. Why don’t you come out and show the team how to play, if you know so blame much about it?” Stearns: I would—if I thought you had intelligence enough to learn anything.” (Ernie throws a book at Stearns and everyone else ducks behind chairs and tables.) Ernie: “Now get out. I’m trying to master these x’s and y’s”. Nash: How? It can’t be done through the stomach. What you ought to major in is domestic science.” Ernie: What I’ll major in is blood, if you don’t get out of here. Get, you blooming loafers!” (Ernie reaches for another book. Everyone scrambles for the door and exits calling back, “Good-bye” and Good-luck.” There is a knock at the door. Ernie calls, “Come in.” Tommy Frost enters.) Frost: “Boning hard?” Ernie: “You bet. Have a chair. Frost.” iiiiitniiMiutmnntumttttliitintiii [79| H I -LIFE 1 928 G. H . S. Frost: “Say old man. I’ve been trying to get the chance to speak to you ever since that little hazing party last week. You sure trounced me, and I— I like your spirit. It—it really was a joke. You understand, don’t you, Es-slcr, you’ve been so square about it I don’t want any hard feelings between us.” Ernie: “Why, I’m glad to be friends with you. Frost. (Holds out his hand and they shake.) I’m sure I don’t hold any grudge.” Frost: “Thanks—thank you, Kssler. It’s mighty decent of you after what happened.” (Frost gets up and again shakes hands and exits. Dick enters.) Dick: “What’s up? I just met Frost on the stairs.” Ernie: He wants to be friends all of a sudden. I can’t understand it, quite —though he seemed sincere enough.” Dick: Did you know I just heard the fellows sav that Frost was going to play half-back against Melding next Saturday?” Ernie: “He is! That’s strange. The coach told me last night that in all probability I’d have the job at half. Of course, Frost has had more experience. Hut I thought he was down in studies.” Dick: “So did I, and the others. Hut since you two are rivals for the same position why in the world should lie-want to get so clubby with you?” Ernie: “H’m, I wonder. Still, he may be playing square.” Dick: “Hut Frost is as smooth as an eel. I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw this house. He’ll bear watching. Mark my words, lie’s up to something.” Ernie: I think you’ve made a mistake. He was so decent I am beginning to like the fellow. Probably his temper was responsible for what we thought was his nastiness.” Dick: “I suppose you still believe in gold bricks and Santa Claus, Ernie. It’s all right for him to be a good scout and all of that but lie’s laying it on too thick. He’s a bluffer from start to finish. Look how he gabs in math. He has tried to get away with bluff for the whole term.” Ernie: “You’re iust suspicious, Dick. I’ve sat beside him all this year. And while I'll admit he hasn’t answered many questions, he seems to get his work done somehow.” Dick: “Cribs it, probably. A fellow who pulls the stuff he does might stoop to anything. Wait till this afternoon. I’ll bet anything he won’t come within a mile of that exam.” (A knock on the door. Frost enters.) Frost: “Say, old man, would you mind helping me a bit with algebra? It’s way over my head. I’ve been trying all the morning to make these equations come out right.” Ernie: “They’re not so easy for me. Frost, but if I can help you, you’re welcome. I've copied some stuff out of the book we ought to know. It’s here on this slip of paper.” Frost: “Thanks a lot, old man. This exam means a lot to both of us, but to me especially. You’ve been mighty white to help me. Good night.” (Frost exits.) Ernie: “Hoy, I’m hungry. Hlamc training! I’ll be glad when Saturday night comes.” Dick: “If you fellows let Belding run wild over you, we’ll tar and feather the lot. You play football Saturday and leave the sweets and other things alone until after that.” Ernie: “Belding is going to be hard.” Dick: “Get your head up! You’re going to win that game and you know you are. It takes something better than Belding to lick G. H. S.” Ernie: “How about Big Rapids?” Dick: “That was last week, Ernie. What’s coming is what we’re thinking about. It all simmers down to arousing the will to win. Last Saturday the team took a licking lying down. It’s not together and it’s not fighting. It’s morale that’s lacking. Can’t you buck that up, old man?” Ernie: “I can try.” Dick: “You can do it if anybody can.” Ernie: “No team ever had better backing than the student body has given us. If Belding wins, it won’t be their fault.” Dick: “Belding is not going to win, Ernie.” (Curtain is lowered and then raised to denote the passing of time. Ernie is sitting at the table writing a letter. A knock is given at the door and Mr. Craig, the superintendent, enters.) Mr. Craig: “I trust you will excuse this intrusion, Essler, but I have been informed of a very grave offense that couldn't wait to be investigated. Mr. ......................... —.........-.......t---run............miiiiiiiiiiiiiihii—iiiini ■miiiiiimiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiniiiniiiui I 80 I H I - L I F K G . H . S . 1 928 Albright has just told me that a paper containing all the necessary formulae for the algebra examination was found under your chair after you passed in your papers. Is this your writing?” (Passes paper to F.rnic.) Ernie: “Yes sir.” Mr. Craig: “As you know, Essler, we do not tolerate this sort of thing at this institution. If this charge is correct, it is a case for suspension until the Council can investigate the matter.” Ernie: “This is my paper, but since the night before the examination I have not seen it. On my honor, I know nothing about its being found under my chair, nor did I have it in the examination room.” Mr. Craig: “That will be all. I am in- deed sorry this had to happen. You will please appear in my office the first thing tomorrow.” (Mr. Craig exits. Frost enters.) Frost: “Good evening, Mr. Craig. Hello Ernie.” Ernie: “Hello, Frost, sit down. 1 have something to ask you. This is quite p coincidence that you drop in at this time.” Frost: “Just happened to be going by and thought I would stop in and see what you had planned for the even-• •� mg. Ernie: “Fine. Hut at the present time, what happened to that formulae paper I gave you yesterday?” Frost: “Oh, I meant to speak to you about that, Essler. I lost it.” Ernie: “Lost it? How?” Frost: “I don’t know. Tonight, after the examination, when I wanted to look at it, it had disappeared. I had it in my algebra book in my desk. I’m positive of that.” Ernie: “You mean to tell me you didn’t have it in the exam, Frost?” Frost: Are you accusing me of cheat- mg? Ernie: “I’m not accusing you of any- thing, yet, but that paper was found under my chair after I had left the examination. You were the last one who had it.” Frost: “See here. Kssler, do you mean to say that you believe I framed you?” Ernie: Well, what other reason could there be. Mr. Craig has suspended me until the Council hands out a decision. If I get flunked it means I’m out of the game Saturday. That’s the whole story. What have you to say?” Frost: Say. I say I know nothing about it at all. I’m sorry you’ve been placed on suspension and sorry for the charge that’s facing you. But I know I didn’t take any such paper into the examination room.” Ernie: “Frost, upon your honor, do you swear that you do not know anything about how this paper happened to be found there?” Frost: “Look here, Kssler. are you in- sinuating that I’m lying?” Ernie: I’m not insinuating anything. Frost. Will you answer my question?” Frost: Yes, I will. For the last time, Essler, I will tell you I do not know. See here, are you trying to get out of a scrape by turning the blame on me? I guess I’ve changed my mind about wanting you for a friend. Good night.” (Frost exits. Dick enters from adjoining room.) Dick: I am sorry, old pal. I over- heard everything from the other room. I am afraid there i nothing I can do to help you out of this scrape.” (Knock at door. Stearns enters.) Stearns: “The Duke, Mr. Craig, asked me to deliver this note to you. It looks like it might be something very important. It is typed and signed by a lot of names.” Ernie: “All right, Stearns. much obliged.” (Stearns exits.) Ernie: Here’s the verdict. Excuse me, Dick, while I read my fate.” Dick: “You seem to be high spirited about it anyway.” Ernie: Just lopp your ears this way for a minute . . . ‘and while under ordinary conditions the Council recommends suspension or dismissal for cribbing, it has been decided, in view of your excellence in scholarship and character, to defer any action until the evidence can be made more exact. Since a failure notice for your examination has been handed in against you, you will be ineligible for any-school activities until the matter is settled.’ ” Dick: “That is sure tough, Ernie, old boy. The Council was prettv severe I believe.” Ernie: “Frost knows. He knows, and is just trying to brazen it out. But he gave me his word—with anybody else I’d believe it, but with Frost—” I 81 1 G. H. S. 1928 HI-L1F K iiiiiliimiMliiiMUiiiiiHiliiHiiHiimnm (Kmic sinks into a chair. Dick crosses the room and places an arm around the shoulders of Ernie.) Dick: “Now you have the opportunity to show just how much you like a good fight. Remember how you said, the first day here, that it was going to be a good fight and how you liked them. This is your first, and I hope your last, trouble since entering school. This will test your mettle, and how you handle it will mean your whole future. I haven’t the slightest doubt but what you are innocent of this ridiculous charge, and you must fight it down and come out the better man.” Ernie: “All right Dick, I’ll do it.” (They shake hands as curtain falls.) ACT III SCENE 1 (Inside of the rubbing room in the football house adjacent to the field. Time is the following Saturday. Stage is empty, save for lockers along one side of the stage, a long black board with football plays outlined upon them in the back, and a rubbing table with bottles of liquids on one end. Benches are in front of the lockers. Curtain.) Everybody from wings: “Hold. Greenville, Hold! Hold them like a wall. Hold, Greenville, Hold! Greenville, Get that ball!” (Two mascots enter and begin to arrange the benches in order. One carries two pails of water and sets them down in the corner.) Red: “Wasn’t it great how Hunter opened that hold for Frost? Did you see how Tommy Frost broke through that hole, and, twisting like a snake, was zig-zagging down the field to a touchdown ?” Curley: “Yes. but my heart sank about three feet when Brant scooped up that fumble and ran 85 yards for touchdown to tie the score at 6 to 6. It sure was a tough piece of luck for us. Now Frost is knocked out. He is the best quarterback we have, outside of Kssler, who is ineligible.’’ (The various members of the squad enter. Those who have been playing drop down on the benches. The subs start rubbing the legs and backs of the men on the benches. Two others come in carrying Frost, who has a long red gash over the eye. The coach follows. Frost is placed upon the table. The coach begins to examine the cut.) Coach: “Nasty cut.” (He washed Frost’s face and head and begins to bandage the wound.) Coach: “A little nearer the temple—” (Frost begins to stir uneasily. He mutters unintelligibly.) Ass’t Coach: “The boy is going to be out of athletics for some time, Mr. White. You’d better put another man in.” Coach: “That’s an awfully tough break for us. We haven’t a soul to put in who’s any good. Kssler is ineligible, and our third string man, Dalgren, was dismissed just before the game started, for cheating at an examination.” Frost: “Dalgren—cheating! That—accounts for—it. Put Essler in. Let— him play. I know now. Dalgren, he—” Coach: “There, there. It’s all right.” Frost: “No, no, it’s not all right! You made Essler ineligible—because you thought—he cheated. He—he—didn’t cheat. I had that paper, just before class. Couldn’t find it that night. Dalgren was my seat-mate. He must have taken it. If he cheated in one exam, he would in another. Coach— Ernie wouldn’t do a thing like that. Dalgren must have taken that paper.” (Frost sinks back into the Coach’s arms.) Ass’t.: “How about it, sir? Shall we put Essler into the game?” Coach: “Go ahead. Find him and put him in. You will have to hurry, we have only a few minutes. We can’t prove that Frost’s suspicions arc right, but it sounds logical. And T never really could believe that a fellow like Essler would be guilty of cheating. Find him and put him in.” (Ass’t exits on the run.) (The coach turns to the other fellows stretched around the room.) Coach: “Now then. You birds ought to have your heads ducked for allowing Belding to score on that fool fumble. You’re asleep, that’s what’s the matter. Perhaps you will wake up after they have beaten you. I am telling you, men, that if we lose this game it means my job. I am not going to say anv more. Just get in there and fight for G. H. S. and for me. Everybody out.” [82J 1928 G . H . S . HI-LIFE HMniiMMHlMIHMHmHMIMUHlHMmiHlHtlitfHHIlMWMWmrfftilUfWHMMmifitmfWlHWMmMHW (The team members slowly file out of the locker room, followed by the mascots with their pails and paraphernalia. Kssler enters on the run.) Coach: “Bring your clothes with you to the side lines. We will form a screen with blankets while you dress. I want to talk to you and at the same time watch the game. No questions, I know all about it. Hurry up.” (Ernie gathers up his outfit, the coach pushes him out of the door. Everybody on the wings bursts into the cheer:) Yea! Essler! Yea! Essler! Yea! Essler! Fight! Fight! Fight! (Curtain) SCENE 2 (Essler's room. Ernie sits by the window and Frost sits across the room. Time is the next month after the game.) Ernie: “So that’s how it happened.” Frost: “1 didn’t put two and two to- gether quickly enough, Ernie. Your accusation just made me angry. I didn’t know anything about the affair, then. After I had cooled off a bit, I started thinking. Today, during the game, I kept on, and between the halves, when I heard the coach say Dalgren had been dismissed, it all came to me.” Ernie: “He sat right behind me in the exam, if you remember.” Frost: “Yes, and sitting with me in as- sembly, it was easy for him to steal the paper.” Ernie: “Frost, I’m sorry for the things I’ve said and thought about you. If you’ll accept my apology. I’d like to be a friend of yours again.” Frost: “This bump on the head made me see a lot of things besides stars. Well, I’ve got to run along to Dc Molay meeting. See you later.’’ (They grasp each others hands and Frosts exits. Dick comes rushing in, tosses his cap into the corner and does a war dance about the chair of Ernie.) Ernie: “What in the name of all of your forefathers are you trying to do. What’s up?” Dick: “You are, old man. The Frat accepted you as a iikely candidate to undergo the ordeals of their initiation for membership. This is the first opportunity I have had of telling you about it. After you scored the winning touchdown that beat Belding 12 to 6, that boosted you.” Ernie: “It is indeed an honor. I feel that I have fought a good fight.” Dick: “I’ll say you have. Old Man Essler has delivered the goods. 1 happen to know that your name is being voted upon at the De Molay tonight and it is a sure thing that you will be chosen. I am supposed to be there, but my vote will never be missed. I just had to see you before another night passed by.” Ernie: “Now I know why you were so anxious for me to enter school here. It lias been a great experience so far. I wouldn’t trade the last four years for this term in school. The crowd is the best ever and good and clean. Believe me, I am a changed man. Now that all of these honors have been heaped upon me, I feel that I have to work twice as hard to show my appreciation.” Dick: “It just goes to show what a small town is like. Doesn’t it bear out my words of last summer? Remember how I stated that a big town was selfish. Every man for himself to a great extent. But here it is different. If you show them you have the stuff, and put up a good fight, they are your pals through thick and thin and are always ready to help you reach the top. As for it being a dead town. What do you think of it now?” Ernie: “I never saw so much action before in a few months’ experiences. Why, something is happening all of the time if you just know where to look for it. Believe me, I have been kept busv what little time I have been here. The ‘Spirit of Good Fellowship’ has visited me and I have caught the trend of things as they are in Greenville. I wouldn’t trade the little-town for all of the big cities on earth. 1 have experienced real life, just like vou outlined it to me six months ago. Let’s cut out the sentimental stuff and go to the movies. As a sort of a celebration of the occasion we will sit on the back row and eat popcorn.” Dick: “You’re on, old timer. And the treat will be on me.” (They exit as curtain falls) HSiiiiin [83] mnur H I - 1. I F K 1 928 A Windstorm As I sense the approach of falling night, W ith wind so low, and air so warm, It dawns upon me with force and might I he world will soon be wrapped in storm. Looking out upon the darkening sky. Searching for signs to lessen my scare, I view the heavens with anxious eye As loud shrieks of the wind fill the air. Receding again with a sound low and hollow. Tossing, gnashing, and sneaking, Threshing and crashing, trying to follow, Furious to reach the goal it is seeking. A low, weird whistle, and then a blast, Now the wind sends forth a ghostly cry; Oh ! just to know how long it will last, How long before the violent wind will die. Viola White. I 84] G. H . S. HI-LIF E 1 928 192,7=1928 SEPT. 6—School opens. SEPT. 7—First football practice. SEPT. 16—Ellis StefTensen seriously injuried in football practice. SEPT. 24—Football here; WE WON; Edmore 0, Greenville 59. SEPT. 29—P. T. A. Reception for teachers. SEPT. 30—Pep meeting. OCT. 1—Football here; WE WON; Lakeview 0, Greenville 43. Get-together party in gym. We see some new dancers on the floor. OCT. 7—Pep meeting. OCT. 8—Football here; we lost; Ionia 19, Greenville 6. OCT. 15—Football there; we lost; Grand Haven 27, Greenville 7. OCT. 21—Pep meeting. OCT. 22—Football here; Creston 25, Greenville 25. We enter high society—The Junior-Senior Party. OCT. 28—Pep meeting. OCT. 29—Football here; We WON; Big Rapids 13, Greenville 33; Maurie hurt. OCT. 31—Teachers' Institute. NOV. 1—Still peace in school-room. NOV. 2—The StalT talks to urge cooperation of every student in making the Annual a success. NOV. 4—SNOW. NOV. 5—Football here; WE WON; Rockford 0, Greenville 45. Tom entertains us at the Country Club. NOV. 6-12—Education Week. NOV. 11—Pep meeting and Armistice Day talk. After Potato Show Parade, the Big Game with Bedding; WE BEAT ’EM! 20-0. NOV. 12—Letter men attend Michigan-Navy game at Ann Arbor. NOV. 15—Piano tuner visits school. NOV. 17—Assembly in charge of Miss Fish. NOV. 22—Assembly—Mr. Gallop, State Supervisor of Agriculture, talks on school spirit. NOV. 24—Thanksgiving; we are free for a few days. DEC . 2—Frosh and Soph Party. DEC. 6—Class pictures taken. DEC. 16—Basketball there; we lost; G. R. Central 27, Greenville 23. DEC. 22—Assembly in charge of Miss Fish’s public speaking class. DEC . 23—Basketball here; WE WON; Lowell 13, Greenville 27. JAN. 6—Basketball there; we lost; Mt. Pleasant Indians 28, Greenville 25. JAN. 16—Assembly—Dr. Pool. JAN. 20—Basketball there; we lost; Alma 31, Greenville 13. JAN. 23—A few long hair fanatics have their locks shorn. JAN. 27—Basketball there; WE WON; G. R. Tech 15, Greenville 25. JAN. 27-28—P. T. A. Play, “Yonnie Johnson’s Yob.” FEB. 3—Basketball here; East G. R. 14, Greenville 16; WE WON! FEB. 10—Basketball there; WE WON; Rockford 11, Greenville 29. FEB. 17—Basketball here; WE WON; Belding 13, Greenville Scrubs 34. FEB. 18—WE BEAT LOWELL on their own floor, 31-18. FEB. 21—Assembly—Mr. Masselink of Big Rapids. FEB. 24—Basketball there; WE WON; Rockford 8, Greenville, 45. MAR. 3—Tournament at Ionia; wonderful seats—wonderful game— MAR. 5—Oratorical Contest; Stewart Vanderpool wins. MAR. 9—Tournament at Grand Rapids; we lost to Grand Haven. 23-10. MAR. 16-17—“Gypsy Rover,” Van makes a good gypsy. MAR. 22—Unexpected surprise—Capt. Belknap talks. MAR. 26-7-8—K. P. Minstrel. APRIL 6—Athletic Banquet. JUNE 10—Baccalaureate. JUN E 14—Commencement. JUNE 15—Alumni Banquet. G . H . S . HI-I.IF E 1 928 FROSH-SOPH PARTY The high school gymnasium with its bright red and green decorations in true holiday spirit presented a festive appearance to the 150 Freshmen and Sophomore and (we won’t say who else) who assembled there for the annual lower class party. The undergrads danced around gaily to the strains of an orchestra composed of “Gwen” Green, 'Pom Eurich, Helmer Petersen and Eldon Hansen. Marie Youngs entertained with a clog dance and Tom Eurich with a banjo solo. A special feature of the evening was an original song by Robert Choate, Allan McBride, Franklin Parsons, Albert Johnson and Charles Curdy, accompanied by Tom Eurich on the banjo. After ice cream and wafers were served, the party came to a close and one more high school affair was voted a big success. “One Present” ALL HIGH SCHOOL PARTY October 1st was the date of our football victory over Lakeview and our first high school party. We certainly started our parties with ever so much fun, and school spirit was in everyone’s heart. The most interesting feature of the evening began about nine-thirty when some of our football stars appeared on the floor in their dress suits and dancing shoes. They declared it was easier to nlay football than dance. They must have obtained some grit from football. We hope our school parties to come and all those that future classes put on will be as great a success as this one of October 1st. Mabel Petersen '28. PEP MEETINGS The pep meetings of this year have far excelled those of last year. The talks were organized and everyone had something different to say. Pete Nelson became the talk of the town after we heard of his tackling that interurban. The pep meetings inspired the students, and good crowds witnessed our many victorious games. The cheers led by the yell masters after the meetings gave us the old PEP and we were eager to sec the boys in action. Here's to more and better pep meet- JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 'fhe annual Junior-Senior Prom turned out to be one of the most successful parties held in years. The gym was beautifully decorated with branches of maple and pine with their red, yellow, and green foliage. Huge numerals representing the two classes were hung upon the wall in full view. Higbec’s Belding orchestra furnished the music for the young couples to glide about upon the waxed floor. In an adjoining room were tables where the non-dancers were seated, entertaining themselves with card games, football and baseball games as well as miniature billiards and carroms. Due to the success of the football team in the afternoon, all were in high spirits and enjoying themselves to the utmost. A very entertaining program was given at the intermission. Lawrence Brown, an alumnus, sang Berlin’s popular ballad “Russian Lullaby”; Thomas Metzger and Stewart Vanderpool gave a clever sketch of jokes and what-nots; Florence Swartzloff pleased everybody with a vocal selection, “In a Gondola”; and Stewart Vanderpool closed with a novelty football song, “Take Me Out To 'Fhe Ball Game.” A grand march, led bv the two class presidents, Helen Choate and Lemmie Weeks, ended at the refreshment table where all received home-made fried cakes and cider. The evening was voted a huge success by all present. Stewart Vanderpool ’29. “PIG-SKIN PARTIES” As time goes on it becomes necessary to place the football activities in the society column. Why not! The boys are growing up now and are entering society—they become especially popular when it is time to dance. Their debut was made at a dinner dance at the Country Club, given in their honor by Captain Tom. Better yet, the whole school was invited to attend the dance. We don’t need to go into detail about the good time because every person was there and all thank Tom. At the end of the season Roy Ranney took the squad to the Michigan-Navy game at Ann Arbor—that surely was a great treat. Mr. EL W. Ranney entertained the boys at the Peninsular Club in Grand Ranids in honor of Maurie Christensen and after a show there was a jolly ride home. And that’s not all—they took in a country feed at Frank Steven’s home and for once at least they could eat no more. Thus ended the football season. A Football Fanatic. [87] I 89 | G . H . S . HI-LIF E 1 928 Miss Kennedy—“Have you read ‘To A Field Mouse'?” Charles Bower—“No, how do you get ’em to listen?” Mr. Dobben—“1 noticed you were talking during my lecture this morning.” Van— 1 beg your pardon, sir, I do not recall it. I must have been talking in my sleep.” Waiter—“Yes sir, we are very up-to-date. Everything here is cooked by electricity.” Hank Walker—“1 wonder if you would mind giving this steak another shock.” Mr. Dobben—“Arneth, what is velocity?” Arneth—“Velocity is what you let go of a bee with.” Eileen—“Oh. Fete, we’d better be going. I’m sure I felt a raindrop.” Pete—“Nonsense, we’re under a weeping willow.” Aubrey Hansen—“Why do I sit here and work over this piffling job?” Miss Petersen—“Don’t be discouraged. Think of the mighty oak—it was once a nut like you.” Baldy Story—“I asked you for a loan of $10. This is only five.” Joe Gibson—“I know it is, but that’s the fairest way—you lose five and 1 lose five.” Don Riches (watching farmer rolling a field)—“Wonder what lie’s rolling that field for?” Allan McBride—“Mebee he’s going to grow rolled oats.” Dorothy Burns: “Oh! Stealing jam! I'm going to tell mamma.” Grace—“Wouldn’t you rather have some jam?” Boatman (to picnickers)—“I must ask you to pay in advance, as the boat leaks.” A chap was arrested for assault and battery and brought before the judge. Judge—“What is your name, your occupation, and what are you charged with?” Prisoner—“My name is Sparks, 1 am an electrician, and I am charged with battery.” Judge—“Officer, put this guy in a dry cell.” Ben Dobben (a new boarder)—“But you told me in your letter that there was a beautiful view for miles.” Landlady—“Well, there is. Just put your head out of that window and look M up. Mamma—“Did you hear me this morning when I called you?” Mary Ranney—“Yes.” Mamma—“Why didn’t you answer then ?” Mary—“Couldn’t think of anything to say.” Guide—“Those ruins are 2,000 years old.” Tom Metzger-----“Aw gwan, it’s only 1927 now.” Mother—“You are at the foot of the class again, are you? How did that happen ?” Red Wysel—“Got too many z’s in scissors.” Gwen Green—“Do you know the ‘Rent a car’ song?” E. McLean—“No, what?” Gwen—“ Though You Belong To Somebody Else, Tonight You Belong To Me.’ ” Sonny (entering Caesar class)—“Well, now the race has begun.” Miss Ford—“What race?” Sonny—“The race between the teacher’s goat and the student’s pony.” Faber—“What's the trouble?” Tom—“The car won’t run.” Faber—“What’s the matter?” Tom—“Dad’s been fixing it again.” I 90 1 G.H .S. HI- L IFF 1928 Frank Stevens— I represent a society for tin suppression of profanity. I want to take the profanity entirely out of your life and— Hillary Harden—“Hey, mother! Here’s a man who wants to buy our car.” It takes 1,500 nuts to hold an automobile together, but it takes only one nut to scatter it all over the landscape. Gene Byrne—“Ma, do teachers get paid?” Mother—“Yes, Gene.” Gene—“Well, I don’t see why. The pupils do all the work.” She—‘‘Baby has swallowed the ink. What shall I do?” He—“Write with a pencil. Skinney—“Pete was almost killed last night.” Mabel—“How?” Skinney—“The pillow slipped, the bed spread, and lie fell into the spring.” Lemmie—“A fellow almost choked to death in a restaurant the other day.” Tete Fisher—“How’s that?” Lemmie—“He was eating horse meat and it got half way down when somebody hollered, ‘Whoa!’” Early to bed And early to rise Makes no impression on Modern young guys. Pete Faber—“What an unusual expression you have on your face!” Austin Farmer—“1 was just thinking.” Father—“What was the noise you made when you came in so very late last night?” Hillary—“Oh, I guess it was the night falling.” Father—“No, it was the dav breaking.” Austin F.—“Where is that watch I lent you?” Andy—“Here it is. all safe and sound.” Austin—“That isn’t the watch I lent you.” Andy—“Yes it is. All the parts are there; all you have to do is put them together.” Austin—“Here is that book I borrowed from you.” Andy—“This isn’t the book; it’s a dictionary.” Austin—“AH the words are there; all you have to do is put them together.” Grace and Johnny, side by side, Went out to take an auto ride. They hit a bump, Grace hit a tree. And John kept going Gracelessly. Pete—“How do you keep it secret that you sent that money?” Tom—“I sent an anonymous check.” Joe went to see if his gas was low; He struck a match. The tank let go— Joe sailed three miles high in the air; Three miles on a pint is pretty fair. Landlady—“I think you had better board elsewhere.” Mac Whale: “Yes, I’ll admit I fre- quently have.” Landlady—“Have what?” Mac—“Had better board elsewhere.” Kddic Green—“Good gracious, Katy, what a long pie! It is surely too big for just two.” Katy Van—“I’m sorry, F.ddie, but I couldn’t get any shorter rhubarb anywhere.” Mr. Dobben (in physics class)—“We’d like some answers to that problem.” Milon G.—“Well, we’ve got a lot of ’em—all different.” Charmion—“Ston that man! He wanted to kiss me.” Mabel—“Never mind. There’ll be another.” 191 | Lucille M.—“I love your eyes, Chuck—“I hate your ‘no’s!” Art Abbey sent Lee a beautiful bouquet. Within was a card bearing this little epistle: “There is gladness in your gladness when you’re glad; There is sadness in your sadness when you’re sad; Hut the gladness in your gladness Or the sadness in your sadness Is nothing to your madness when you’re mad.’’ Mr. Holden (in General Science class) —“Charles, can you give me an example of wasted energy?’’ Chuck—“Yes. sir—telling a hair-raising story to a bald-headed man.” Miss Straight—“What modern inventions hav done most to help men up in the world?” Tom Kurirh—“The elevator and the alarm clock.” Teacher—“William, what is your greatest ambition?” William Smith—“To wash Mother’s ears.” Miss Gallup—“Eileen, give me the formula for water.” Eileen—“H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O.” M•cs Gallup—“Why, where do you get that?” Eileen—“You said it was H to O.” (H20). Remarked the hen: “Undoubtedly Some folks are worse than gout; When I don’t lav for them, you see, They go and lay me out.” Dick (passionately)--“I tell you my love for you is making me mad—mad— mad!” Laura (calmly)—“Well, keep quiet. It has the same effect on father.” Miss Kennedy—“Now, can anyone give me a word ending in ‘ous,’ meaning ‘full of’, as 'dangerous'—full of danger?” Chuck Curdy—“Pious, full of pie.” The overnight guest, during the breakfast-table conversation, exclaimed to the hostess. “Oh, yes, I slept fine. I’m such a sound sleeper.” Little Kathleen chimed in, “Yes. I heard the sound.” Gerald Gould (cleaning cage)—“Let me out!” Trainer—“That lion isn’t ous. He’s never tasted raw Gerald—“He acts mighty the lion’s so danger- meat.” curious!” We see, as years slip on their way, A change in song and story. The song is mostly jazz today— So is the oratory. Mrs. Holden—“My husband takes a day off from business now and then to plav golf.” Mrs. Booker—“Well, my husband takes a day off from golf now and then to attend to business.” Miss Fish (in public speaking class)— “Is fishing fun?” Iva Crawford—“It depends on who you are fishing with and what you are fishing for.” Fred—“I heard that the Federal officers closed up a public library in Detroit last week.” Norm.—What for?” Fred—“They found booze in the dictionary.” John MeIntire—“When did swimming become a national sport in Scotland?” Janies McMichael—“I don’t know.” John—“When the toll bridges came into use.” Red Wysel was taking an airplane ride for the first time, when the pilot took a nose dive. “Ha-ha,” laughed the pilot, “I’ll bet fifty per cent of the people down there thought we were falling.” “Sure,” said Red. “and I know darned well fifty per cent of the people up here thought so, too.” G. H . S. Hl-LIF E 1928 A1 Johnson— Why is your face so redr Helene Houle—“Cause.” A1—“Cause why?” Helen—“Cause met ics.” The story is that a very enthusiastic Chinaman wanted his son named after Colonel Lindbergh, but the C hinese nomenclature did not readily lend itself to change the English, so he called his boy “Won Lung Hop.” Kathleen (in English class)— I want to ask a question about cveryman.” (“Everyman.”) Miss Straight—“Where is the Rhenish Provence?” Winston Story—“Where it rains, T guess.” Mr. Dewey—“Drug stores are no longer drug stores.” Frank Stevens—“How’s that?” Mr. Dewey—“Because they sell everything from alarm clocks to paint (I mean house paint).” Tom Metzger (on the way to Europe, leaning over the railing)—“Somehow I prefer plain ground to water.” Sympathizer—“Well, old top, have you seen the moon come up tonight?” Tom— I didn't know 1 swallowed it.’’ Do you remember the day the canoe upset, And Skinney hollered, “You’re all wet!” Johnny—“How long did it take your mother to learn to drive a car. Chuck?” Chuck Martin—“It will be ten years in September.” Ed Byrne—“How do you get so many girls?” Lynn Chaffee—“Oh. I just sprinkle a little gasoline on my handkerchief.” Ruth Losey—“My problem is all wrong because I forgot my Pi. (3.1416) Mr. Dobben—“Well, that shows the importance of the dessert.” Norm Nielsen—“Ed Moore cheated on our last astronomy exam.” Arneth C.—“How so?” Norm—“He knocked his head against the wall.” Milon Greenough (very much in love and equipped with one of those little baby-tooth-brush mustaches)—“Lucille, something has been trembling on my lips for months.” Lucille—“Why not see a barber then?” Hans—“Why can’t women grow a mustache?” Dorothy—“Don’t know why.” Hans—“You can’t grow grass on a race-track.” Overheard in the girls’ cloakroom— “How are you this morning, Doris?” Doris—“I’m still well, thank you.” Mr. Dobben—“Dorothy, spit out your gum. Don’t you know that it’s supposed to be quiet in here?” You tell me,” said the judge, “that this is the person who knocked you down with his car. Could you swear to the man?” Pete Nelson— I did, but he only swore back at me.” Nick Zank—“Say, waiter, what kind of soup is this?” Laura Kiley—“Ox-tail soup, sir.” Nick—“Well, take it back and let the ox wag his tail in it a couple more times.” Things we hope to see: Miss Backus fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Miss Gallup invent or discover a remedy for work. Mr. Booker on a tight wire. Mr. Holden riding a Shetland pony. A little credit given to the members of the Hi-Life Staff. Members of the faculty looking as good as their pictures. [93] G. H. S. HI-UF E 1 928 Miss Straight—“What can I do with the people who won’t stop talking?” Tom Eurich—“Give them poison.” R. Hansen—“He’s going to be an undertaker.’’ Teacher—“So you don’t know which letter comes next to H ?” Chet Petersen—“No'm.” Teacher—“What have I on each side of my nose?” Chet—“Looks like powder, ma’am, from here.” Ralph Wilson—“This picture of me looks like an ape.” Ken Johnson — “You should have thought of that before you had it tak- ii “A fool,” said Mr. Holden to the student who had asked a catch question, “can ask things a wise man can't answer.” “Is that the reason,” asked Eddie Byrne from the back row, “why I flunked this course last semester?” Pete—“Hey, Kat. why'd Chuck go into the air service?” Katv—“Well, he’s no earthly good.” Question—“How does Grace B. choose her escorts?” Answer—“Dollars, looks, and previous condition of servitude.” Miss Gallup—“How far is up?” Pete Nelson—“What part of our anatomy do we lose when we lose our balance ?” Captain: “If anything moves, shoot!” Lemmie (on sentry duty)—“Yes sir; and if anything shoots I move.” Barbara Bower (from a small town)— “Have you a nice room?” Hotel Clerk—“Yes, miss, but how about a bath?” Barbara—“That’s none of your busi-� Greenough—“I think we met in this cafe last winter; your overcoat is familiar to me.” Gibson—“But I didn't own it then.” Greenough—“No, but I did.” Helene Houle—“Lee, did you hear what Sue said about you?” Lee—“No, I was in the other room talking about her.” Mr. Dobben (in physics class)—“Newton had two laws: the first, second, and third.” Dorothy Teflft—“Do you know why they have white horses on milk wagons?” Barb.—“No.” Dorothy—“To pull the milk wagons.” Red Wyscl (while out hunting)—“I’m going to shoot you.” John Emmons—“Why?” Red—“Because you look like me.” John—“Do I look like you? Red—‘iYes.” John—“Go ahead and shoot, then.” Mr. Dobben was explaining to the physics class the pressure of water on a dam, when the bell rang. “AH right,’’ he said, “we’ll talk about this dam proposition tomorrow.” Little Milon called on the doctor one evening. “Say, doc, I guess I’ve got the measles,” he said, “but I can keep it quiet.” The doctor looked puzzled. “Aw get wise, doc,” suggested Milon, “What will you give me to go to school and spread it among the kids?” Miss Straight (in U. S. History class) —“Francis Scott Key saw the Star Spangled Banner floating through a knot hole in the battle of Fort McHenry.” Van—“How did you get to Europe last summer?” Tom—“By rail.” Van—“How does it happen that you went by rail.” Tom—“Well, I rode most of the way over there on the rail.” [94] G. H . S . HI-T.IFK 1928 Maurie—“Say, Katsy, did you know that about five hundred kids were burned to death the other day?” Katsy—“No, how did it happen?” Maurie—“The glove factory went up in smoke.” Wyn Story went to a dry goods store to match a piece of goods. The clerk showed her the exact thing, but she demurred. “I’ll look around a little longer,” she said; “I told Shang I’d be ready in ten minutes, so he won’t expect me for an hour.” Mrs. Kemp—“Charles is a very quiet dresser, isn’t he?” Mrs. Curdy—“Not so very. Hut when he gets home at 2 a. m. he’s the quietest undresser you ever heard of.” Miss Straight—“What is it we have today that we did not have a hundred years ago?” Allison Rowland—“Me.” Kind old gentleman—“Do you know what happens to little boys who tell lies?” Charley Martin—“They ride for half-fare.” Martha Jane, daughter of a tire salesman, had seen a set of triplets for the first time in her short life. “Oh, mother,” she said on returning home, “what do you think I saw today?” “A set of twins with a spare.” Grandma—“After dinner we will go to church or go riding; which do you prefer?” Rertha S.—“Just as you say, grand- , •� ina. Grandma—“All right, we’ll go to church.” Rertha (aside)—“The world is growing better.” English lad to his flame of the moment—“I say, dear thing, you’re positively ripping.” Flame—“Where?” After the elaborate ceremony the well-wishers were throwing the customary rice at the young couple. One excited guest buttonholed the bride’s father and demanded, “Have you any old shoes?” “Yes,” replied the bill-footer patiently, “but, sh-h-h! I’m wearing them.” Miss Gallup—“Gerald, give me a definition of salt.” Gerald Gould—“It's the stuff that makes potatoes taste bad when you boil ’em and don’t put any in.” One night John Emmons was on guard; a figure loomed up in the dark before him. “Who goes there?” he challenged. “Major Moses,” replied the officer. “Glad to meet you, Moses.” he said cheerfully. “Advance and give the Ten Commandments.” Solicitor (to actress who has been sued for breach of contract)—“1 think I can keep this out of the papers.” Mildred Vanderveer (indignantly)— “Don’t you dare!” “Can you drive with one hand?” asked Mary in a gentle voice. “You bet 1 can,” replied Sonny eagerly. “Then have an apple,” answered Mary. Florence Swart .loff—“What have you in the shape of automobile tires?” Norval Nielsen—“Funeral wreaths, life-preservers, invalid cushions, and doughnuts.” Eddie G.—“Do you know why I like you?” Katy Van—“No, why?” Eddie—“Because your mother is a good cook.” Katsy Grosvenor (coyly)—“Have you forgotten you asked me to marry you last night?” Maurie (thinking fast)—“No, indeed, but you haven’t forgotten you said you wouldn’t, have you?” 195] G. H . S. H I - L I F K 1 928 Laura Kiley—“How did you find the apple pie?” Ted Sorensen—“I moved the bit of cheese and there it was!” A Scotchman had just purchased a pair of spectacles for his son. Upon leaving the boy he said, “Dinna forget to take them off when you are not looking at anything.” Mr. Holden—“Take your hands out of your pockets, Joe.” Joe Gibson—“Can’t, my suspender’s broke.” Kugenia McXair—“What are you stop-in g the car for?” Karl Wyckoff—“The roadbook says to turn north and follow the trolley, and now we’ll have to wait until one comes along.” “Willie,” said Mary nervously, “I think you should be going.” “Oh, it’s only one o’clock,” her reluctant Willie protested. “I can see the clock from where I sit.” “Perhaps you can,” replied Mary, “but I am see the head of the stairs from where I sit.” Father—“Where were you in the car last night?” Johnnie E.—“Oh, just riding around with some of the boys.” Father—“Well, you had better return this vanity case to them.” Mother—“Now, Charles, you choose from these pants the pair like.” may you C buck Newton—“Here’s my choice, ma; see the card attached to them? It says, ‘These pants can’t be beaten.’ ” Lizzie—“Do you like to go out with the girls?” Skinney—“Uh-huh! I like to stav in with them.” Fussy Lady—“Does your mother know you smoke?” Austin Farmer—“Does your husband know you speak to strange men on the streets?” Miss Ford—“Give me a sentence using the word ‘avant’.” Winnie Story—“Avant vat avant veil avant it.” LaVerne (gruffly)—“Two eggs, poached medium soft; buttered toast, not too hard; coffee, not too much cream in it. Hazel Mclntire—“Yes sir, would you like any special design on the dishes?” Helen Choate—“Gracious, your mudguard is all smashed! Did you bump into anything?” Andy Anderson—“No, of course not. We were standing still, and a fireplug skidded right into us.” Louis Hewitt—“A penny for your thoughts.” Marian Anderson—“What do you think I am, a slot machine?” Famous “We’s” Colonel Lindbergh and the “Spirit of St. Louis.” Henry and his Ford. Katsy and Maurie. Elizabeth and Skinney. Kileen and Pete Lester. Maria and Arneth. Klla and Chuck. Marian A. and Louie. Mary and Willie. Katy and Kddic. Wynn and Shang. Mary and Sonny. Van and all the girls. He—“Darling, I’ve made up my mind to stay home tonight.” She—“Too late, dear. I’ve made up my face to go out.” (96) G. H . S. HI-UF K 1928 HIGH SCHOOL VALUE A HIGH SCHOOL COURSE IS WORTH $33,000 as shown by a computation of the earning power of the high school graduate and the non-high school graduate. If it integrates community spirit; creates love for law, an idea of citizenship; shows the significance of work, culture and the service which should be rendered for the next generation; then, its worth cannot be estimated. The Greenville High School maintains high ideals. It furnishes “that something” which motivates its pupils’ activities and directs their energies upon worth-while quests. The Greenville High School has been on the University of Michigan accredited list continuously since 1888. The Greenville High School is on the approved list of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Due to the above recognition, our graduates can enter higher institutions of learning without special examinations. Finish your high school course. Invite your friends to attend the Greenville High School. A good education pays the best dividends. BOARD OF EDUCATION Greenville, Michigan I 97 1 G. H. S. HI-LIFE 192 8 (PASTE PROGRAM HERE) •lllllflll HUH ........... l l l • ll llt ,' l l«l , , H I II ' ! III li IkACSItlCI • MtStl IM9 It •••� ••! V Ift [98 | s q 1 1927 H I - L I F E J utmjrapl]s [ UK) J WHITE PRINTING COM PANT. GRAND RAPIOS. MICH.