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

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1933 volume:

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Peg lionroe—Vic deal—looV: here Biff Taylor striding down the hall--she's eeen.... And greenest freshman that we’ve seen', Doboen—Holden—leaver, we see And entering the door—Oh my 'tie HS'. With a smile and a word to mahe my heart race... Oh it’s GOOD to be bach—to see each dear face That’s so well-known—start the routine Of classes and lessons and gabfests between. A freshman girl—a smile--a nod—a glance— A passing word—a note—and then romance. Vacation’s gone, Who cares'? you say. We’re bach in school—new adventures each day. FAKB7IBLL Hew clothes—wara sun—and strange elation— Suppressed emotion o’tr graduation. Banner., Bruce—Ruth and LicY.— Oret and Peg and all the clique. Tennis racYets—OeoTgia and Boh Underclassmen—a whole mob Of seniors. Stunt day—old clothes and abate Hansen’s pigtails....being late. Hew student council—Lincoln—Blunt— Kieft and Bredice(little runt') Almost finis...lots of cramming.... To pen—to inY—and then examing, BOARD OF EDUCATION n ■ • Coats, president G t R. Smith, Secretary- R. A. Brown, Treasurer R. s. Cowin, Trustee F. 0. Choate , Trustee 3 3 FIRST ROW: Doretha Edmonds,Gladys Goats,Marguerite Straight, Margaret Ann Monroe, Louise Lau, Mildred Weaver. SECOUD ROW: Alice Fuller, Ethel Heneveld,Ruth Miller, Mae B. Scarvell,Gretchen Cro.wford,Eli zabeth Taylor,Harriet Macomber. THIRD ROW: Russell Houck, E. 3. Holden, B. J. Dobben, Victor oeal, Charles Hampton, Allen Allinder, Clarence Roth. FACULTY Coach, Social Science Central State]Teacher's College Commercial, Geography VW o , (__f Michigan State College Agriculture, Science Michigan State College Colombia University Western State Teacher’s Physical Education C T' CollegeMichigan State Home Economics 6A AA. r ,jL 1 • S . College -A__------A .3. cher s College 2 v—- V b. sdcnltu Western State Teacher's College Michigan. StatejCollege Dramatic Arts, Civics Science, Mathematics dMd R.� . (LA h. 31odgett Hospital Nurse R.N. £syisCJ2 Western State Teach 3and, Orchestra A.3. iher's College ywy V . S. 7 ? ccA AAJ •- Michigan State College Albion College Mathematics, Superintendent-- English, Journalism Central State Manual Arts _ 3 ----- her's College oberlin Observatory Director of Music k o u s e Alma College Languages Q u. A.B. al State Teao-hex' y A.B. College ?yifr-c6'-Hxyhy - 'l A.3 Central Slate Teacher's College Michigan state College English n, English, Occupations ''hj Q u iK Centralistate Teacher’s College flAvyiw A —— HOMS economics; If the foundation of America rests on the home, then Miss Edmonds has performed her duty ao an American. Then studies in domesticity include tempting breakfasts and luncheons made by the beginning foods class and the dinners of the advanced class we don:t mind learning about nutrition and diatetics ! In these penny-pinching days,even learning to darn hose may have its halo.And there is a certain romance in making a becoming dress of the correct design and color. The advanced clothing class even planned an entire wardrobe. HISTORY Every citizen, in order to help his democracy solve the pressing problems of modern times, should recognize history as a record of man's previous development. The World and Early European History and United States History all broaden our understanding of present conditions. MATHEMATICS Thy do we have to bother with math? asks practically every student who sallies forth into Algebra and Geometry.The answer is simple; mathematics develops a student's reasoning-power. PUBLIC SPEAKING Stand up straight,and dont be lazy about using your mouth. How often has every-student in the,speech classes heard Mr. Hampton speak thus? The beginning speech class deals mainly with the fundamentals of speech. ENGLISH English JFreshmen struggling with Julius Caesar and Lady of the lake, also drilling the rules of punctuation! Sophomores hard at work over such old classics as King Arthur while trying to improve their sentence structure I Juniors making anthologies, writing sonnets, and learning the high points in America's own literary career IDignified seniors losing their patience over Chaucer and being swept off their feet by Byron, Shelly, and Keats J SOCIAL SCIENCE Happiness,the prime motive in every person's life is based on understanding. In the social sciences, Economics shows us problems created by man, while Sociology treats of the problems of group life. In Civics we get the needed knowledge about how's and why's of our gov't'. Modern and Industrial Geography acquaint us with the natural and the industrial worlds. With this back ground, we indeed come to realize our responsibilities as citizens and friends. -X- 1 c • 3 5 COMMERC IAL The typing students do much practical office work by typing the tests, programs, teacher's letters and slips besides typing the weekly SPECTATOR and the senior annual. The shorthand and stenotype students receive practice in dictation in the advanced classes and in the school offices. Commercial law is the study of rules of every day business. Parliamentary practice is taught one day a week. Alliquot parts, percentage, and interest are stressed mainly in business arithmetic. INDUSTRIAL The fundamental use of tools and the procedures of shop work are learned in Junior High School. In Shop, the senior high student,after learning to run the power machinery works on cedar chests, end tables, magazine racks, etc., according to his own ability. Mechanical drawing is a fundamental course in drawing and inking whereas machine drawing is just as its name implies. Architectural drawing covers a study of floor, elevation,and house plans. MUSIC AND ART Some subjects are taught to give students co-ordination of mind and hand.Some are taught to instill a love of the beautiful. Others are taught to stimulate the mind, but only one department teaches all three at the same time—the Music and Art Department. Under Mr. Roth the high school band and orchestra have been growing in their wealth of musical knowledge and ability as has the Girls' Glee Club under Mrs. Scarvell. Miss Miller's art classes have a varied program of projects of both practical and artistic value. Such as making designs, Christmas cards, lampshades, and posters for school and town activities, figure construction, sketching and book illustration. FOREIGN LANGUAGE parlez-vous francais? and everyone is bewildered as Miss Lau twitters on in French. The first year French course is a study of the fundamentals of French and the history and life of the French people. Second year French is a comprehensive study of French literature combined with translating several French classics. The Latin students won't,of course, attempt discoursing in the Roman tongue the first year. However even the general himself would approve of the way the army of thirty-four attack whole chapters of Caesar with barely a defeat. SCHOOL HISTORY Blacksmith and Wabasis Indians used to have undisputed possession of the land now covered by our city of Greenville. It was an extensive forest then abundant with wild-life, and dotted with lakes where the Indians fished. Flat River gurgled and leaped over the rocks on its way to larger waters. Probably Indian children splashed and played in the shallow water, for the [ndian village was on the river bank. This was the life until L844, when John Green brought his family to this locality, and built a half-roof shanty. At first there was not a white neighbor within six miles but soon Josiah Russell's family became Green's neighbors. The settlement had begun. It grew until it was incorporated as the village of Greenville in 1867. The first school, an imposing structure twelve by sixteen feet in dimensions and eight feet high, was opened in 1845, on Lafayette Street where our city hall now is. Miss Katherine Satterlee, a dashing brunette, was the first teacher to weild the beech-rod .For her salary she received the startling amount of nine shillings a week and the privilege of boarding at the homes of her pupils—there were twenty-five, including six Indian children. Later,at the corner of Cass and Lafayette Streets,a little red school house was built,which also served for church and public meetings, and was eventually made into the Eagle Hotel . At this time Greenville was important in the lumbering industry. Familiar sounds then were the clankings of chains, the stamping of massive horses and the song of the caw. The river now had a heavier load then before—it carried thousands of immense rough logs just cut, floating down the mill on the river bank. The town spread northward and more schools were built. Our Union School building was completed in 1869, at an approximate cost of thirty thousand dollars, and was later entered on the university list. Since Greenville was but a small village comparatively, at that time, the structure seemed rather large and expensive. It has since been partially burned, and a gymnasium and other parts have been added. How overwhelmed Miss Katherine Satterlee , Greenville' s first school teacher, would be if she came back and saw the complex development of our school system I How would) she like student government? And wouldn't she be thrilled by our journalism and occupation classes? I believe it would also be amazing for one of those first graduates to take a speech class from Mr.Hampton, learn the art of stage make-up, and to cap it all, see him do the notorious snow-bird act. Don't you agree? I' 11 leave Flat River There I ne'er can find rest; I'll shoulder my peavie And start for the West. Now come all you - •oung fellows With hearts brave and true---------- SENIOR Cj-ASS OFFICERS Joseph Pearl President A man s man, determined, capable: immune to beckon- ing stiles. Kenneth Planding Vice-President He questions for they cannot prove the truth; he answers, and he touches at the core. Geraldine Rossran Secretary Finding the world an endless challenge, she calms herself with music. Ruth Mount Treasurer Fingers like lightning at a typewriter;feet gliding over a dance floor. COLORS LOTTO 31ue and Gold Not luck, but oluck CLASS ADVISORS ' Elizabeth Tailor Harriet Nacomber Grace Abbey Loved'and in love; hov- else to explain her boundless enthusiam? Veneta Berry A cool breeze mocking summer heat; mistress of herself in spite of all. Peggy Ahern Beckoning Irish eyes; sparkling dev? drops within. Wayne Bigler Calm eyes, cool laughter; a little giant. Grace Bannen Deepening color in blushing cheeks; healthy laughter—countless friends Walter Blumbergh An agile brain teeming with thoughts. Dorothy Bateman Nimble fingers chasing a pencil a-cross a shorthand pad. Gretchen Bock An nimble brain, a host of friends; a cloak of power possesses her. Nary Francis Bell Brooding eyes and a flippant air— are they reconciled? Elizabeth Bowman A lively fig-are in girl’s athletics. Naomi Byrne Snapping eyes, laughter bubbling from cherry lips. Sylvester Kahnenberg A hearty woodsman with a rugged smile Marguerite Eldridge A gracious muse of lovo and vibrant poetry. Alberta Hansen Shining waves placed by Danish fingers. Wadena Finch A greek goddess, a la mode. Chester Hansen Reveling ir. childish quips and cranks. John Finkhouse Breaker of hearts; maker of ”,ell turned phrases. Esther Hansen Her sense of humor and the power to laugh win see her through. Ruth vlravelle Littl- iaos dancing in brown eyes; an ever-ready provocative smile. Helen Hansen A blonde head shining in the sur. —finding a thrill jsurreme � ith every heartbeat. If. B. Hatch Modestly voicing congenial opinions. Irene Hoover Inward shyness covered by an ever-changing personality. William Hatch A glib tongue telling tricks of stagecraft; a deft hand practicing them. Kellie Joe Hough Little feet chasing rainbows. Robert Hecox A graceful Caesar. Glada House A steady, capable hand. Barbara Holmden An office girl, vieing with the planets in punctuality. Kathryn Hummel A little girl with a round face and stiff, starched skirts. Leona Holmden The warmth of summer in her smile, kind unselfishness in her eyes. Gertrude Kronmann A well-groomed Pan. Lois Lewis The lusty humor of a modern maiden. Hazel McCollum A dash of red and blue-black curls come with a scrap of a popular song. Theodore Lewis Carefree strides,laughter lurking in black eyes. Irene McDonald Her past—future--who can tell? She locked the door; she holds the key. Iris Losey A scholarly Mona Lisa. Harmon McLean A serious butler but a likely lad. Margaret Lusk Eyes vinking at a weary world; and a heart throbs with the fire of youth. Johanna Meijer Out of the common clay there arose a master mind, a gracious friend and willing worker. Helen McEride Living intenwely,unselfishly, scattering star-du t in .. wake. Robert Miller A blonde at homefon a judging team. I 9 Hilda Morey There's sunlight in her hair, her smile, her disposition. Jerold Sage A barbarian exhaling sturdy sect. Edwin 0'3oyle Strength in his hands;power in his voice, Irish in his blood. Gertrude Schouten Soft brown hair blown by the wind; a shrug, a smile, who cares? Gertrude Peck An unouench ble determination to succeed, tempered by a loyalty and thoughtfulness of her fellowmen. Doric Sheldon Mellow gold; the residue of happy work and play. Agnes Petersen A dash of gladness in the day. Ruth Sisson Blessed with a sense of humor and a happy temperament. Pauline Pilkinton Will we ever probe beneath her masquerade and glimpse the artist's soul? Herbert Skinner A sturdy farrier lad with great ambitions . Donald Stokes A man with undefeated purpose—a true leader. Ralph Walker Witty repartee and an impish grin. Richard Swartzloff Playing a dual role; chief of police, and Romeo. Georgia V’hiters A paintbrush poised; a flashing smile, new loves. Marvel Vanderlip The soul of mischief hiding behind a student's brow. Vonnie Wilcox A quaint little miss for a valentine. Glenn Van Ocker An athlete and a man. Wesley Wykcoff A brain teeming with quiet thoughts. i SENIOR ACTIVITIES Grace Abbey- High School Play 2. Peggy Ahern Class B.B. 1,3,3, Grace Bannen Hi-Life Staff; Secretary 1; Class B.B. 1,2,3,4. Mary Frances Bell High School Play 4. Veneta 3erry Class 3.3. 3,4. Wayne Bigler Class 3.3. 3,4; Student Council 4. Kenneth Blanding Judging 2,3,4; Debating 4; Glee Club 1,2; Senior Play Gretchen Bock Debate 1,3; Hi-Life Staff. Elizabeth Bowman Class 3.3. 1,2,3,4. Naomi Byrne Class B.B. 1,2,3,4, Marguerite Eldridge Student Council Secretary 3; Debate 2,3; H, S. Play 2; Senior Play 4. John Finkhouse Student Council 2; Mayor 3; President 1. Ruth Gravelie Hi-Life Staff; Debate 2; Class 3.3. 2; Glee Club 2. Sylvester Hahnenberg Basketball 4; Football 4. Alberta Hansen Class B.3. 1; Glee Club 1; Student Council 2. Helen Hansen Glee Club l,2,3,4;Sr.Play 4. Chester Hansen Football 2,3; Band 1,2. Class 3.3. 1,2,3,4. M. 3. Hatch Orchestra 3; Class B.3. 3,4. William Hatch Football 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3; Senior Play. Frances Heath Laughing curls popping from beneath a white beret. Orchestra 3,4; Band 4. Robert Hecox H. S. Play; Hi-Life Editor; Class 3.3. 4; Senior Play. Nellie Joe Hough Class B.B.l,2,3,4.Glee Club. Kathryn Hummel Carson City High School Class 3.3. 4. Vivian Jaraele A brisk, determined walk and clear faculties for thinking. Glee Club; Hi-Life Staff. Gertrude Kronmann Hi-Life Staff; H. S. Play 2; Senior Play 4. Lois Lewis Class B.B. 3. Theodore Lewis Class 3,3. 4; Judging 3. Grace Lohr A capable stenographer with a large capacity for good . .times. Margaret Lusk South High, Grand Rapids Secretary 3. Helen Mc3ride Student Council 2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Class B.B, 4. Hazel McCollum Jazz Orchestra 3,3,4; Class 3.3. 2;Senior Play 4. Harmon McLean ■Band 1; Orchestra 2; H. S. Play 4; Class B.3. 1,2,3. Johanna Meijer H. S. Play 3; Oratorical Contest 3; Senior Play. Robert Miller Judging 3; Class Baseball 2. Ruth Mount Treasurer 4. Edwin O'Boyle H. S. Play 4; Hi-Life Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Senior Play. - Joe Pearl Golf 3; President 4. Gertrude Peck Glee Club 1; Class B.3. 1. Agnes Petersen Glee Club 1; Class B.B. 1. Pauline Pilkinton Class 3.3. 1,2; Hi-Life Staff. Geraldine Rossman Glee Club; Orchestra 3,4. Secretary 4. Jerald Sage Football 3; Basketball 3; Class 3.B. 4. Gertrude Schouten Glee Club 2,3; Class B.B. 2,3,4. Doris Sheldon Class B.B. 3,4;Glee Club 3. Herbert Skinner Judging 2,3,4; Class B.B. Ruth Sisson Class B.B. 4. Donald Stokes Mayor 4; Student Council 3; Judging 2,3,4. Richard Swartzloff Ath. Mgr.3,4; Class 3.3. 4. Glenn VanOcker Hi-Life Staff;Student Council 3; Basketball 2,3,4. Ralph Walker Vice-President l;3aseball 2; Class 3.B. 1,2,3. Harold Wheelock Judging 2. Georgia Whiters Student Council 4; Class B.B. 1,2,3. Vonnie Wilcox Vice-President 3. John Wood None but he know the inner 8elf hiding beneath his iron mask. CLASS HISTORY ward ducklinp 'ouaovTnl6 ik a floc of rather ugly and auk-class men. During thn+ incoherently at the sight of up?er-der led us -rSt year, ise Straight and lh. Allin- vice nresiriPnt S Alice Emmons,as president,GeoTge Ranney, f irst i ndui cro ’ •an i Grace Bannen, secretary and treasurer. Tie _ '+v. ‘ , . t in senior high activities when we helped spon- sor the hilarious Frosh-Soph party. AS P!p0ra2r®S ’ we suffered from growing pains, final exams, ana deieat in class assemblies, We elected John Finkhouse as president, Wm. Hatch vice president,and Marguerite Eldridge secretary and treasurer.Miss Mixer and Mr. Allinder still tended the flock. Juniors; fewer growing pains, but many swelled heads; we were decidedly upper-classes’1 and liked it. The same class advisors were plucky enough to see us through another hectic year. We chose Glen VanOcker for president, Vonnie Wilcox, vice president, Margaret Lusk, secretary and Johanna Meijer treasurer. We entered whole-heartedly into all class activities including Intra-Mural sports,class assemblies, and school parties. Enter Seniors; knowing the tragedy of an empty purse, but uniting better because of it. Joe Pearl headed the class during this last year with Kenneth 31anding, vice president, Geraldine Rossman, secretary, and Ruth Mount, treasurer. Probably no other senior class has faced the stressing financial -roblems and such ever-lasting ’’scrimping as we have known. i+h Miss Taylor and Miss Macomber facing things with us, re've brought the blue and gold colors through flying. Our senior assembly is one of the accomplishments of which we car. well be proud, for it drew out real co-operation fTom tfte e� rtir17pCareSeraduating—leaving behind as a final offering .. No « ?e6rwhioh we believe to be the best-ever. Tie the lyoo ru u � appreciation to the faculty members who wish to ©xPy . p-uided us in living up to the motto, which, have so patien-h'ean with; Hot Luck-but Pluck , as freshmen we began i 9 3 3 PROPHECY Joe Pearl, President of the United States, has always remained interested in the class of '33' with which he graduated from Greenville High School.Recently he secured at his own expense, Detective Swartzloff and his assistant, Sylves-tor Hahnenberg, to find out how his contemporaries were succeeding in their various pursuits. The following information has been found: Jerry Sage is playing Tarzan rules for the M.G.M. studios. Dorothy Bateman is conducting a column for the lovelorn in the Daily News. Ed O’Boyle operates a factory in which he manufactures noises. Gretchen Bock successfully operates a 5.24 stand on the Saharah Desert. For the past five years, Gertrude Kronmann has been mannequin in Frances Heath's Exclusive Dress Shoppe at Hoskosh. Bob Hecox is editor of that world famous magazine, Feminine Frivolities. 3arbara Holmden is working as secretary to Senator Keith Lincoln. Wm Hatch is a crooner over station P-I-T-Y at Trufant. 3ud McLean is official beer sampler for the United States Health Dep't. Robert Miller is trying to get Bud's job. Pauline Pilkinton has recently been awarded the Ignoble prize for her picture, Interlude in Indigo . Kenneth 31anding has left the milk business and supervises the manufacture of the Painless Rat Trap factory in Belding. Glada House has spent the last five years as a missionary in Chicago. Hazel McCollum is pianist in Dobben's Five to Dollar store. Mrs. Peggy Ahern Hatch has recently obtained a divorce in Reno from her husband on grounds of mental cruelty. Don Stokes is salesman for the pink toothbrush factory in 3oston. Grace Bannen famed feminine detective,devotes her time to the Kingsbury-Skinner Murder Case. Harold Wheelock recently perfected a method for growing bigger and better potato-bugs. Marguerite Eldridge is still trying to recover from an attack of Heart Trouble . � Leta Pomeroy teaches U. S. History in China. Wesley ’ yckoff is herb doctor in Mt. Pleasant. Elizabeth Bowman has become a nun. Ruth Sisson has invented a new freckle cream, Grace Lohr is the president's private secretary. PROPHECY John flood broadcasts a program on The Care of Babies every Friday evening over W.L.S. Glenn Van Ocker is head of the clean-up committee for the World's Fair. Ted Lewis became famous over-night after the invention of his windshield wiper for eye-glasses. Irene Hoover gained her fortune by endorsing an advertisement for Bubble gum. Johanna Meijer if leading chorus girl in Charles Hampton's follies. Due to his delicate health, Chet Hansen is under the care of Dr. Ruth Gravelle in the Sure-Kill Sanitoriura on Wab-asis Kill. Wayne Bigler owns a chain of peanut stands along the Pacific coast. M. 3. Hatch manufactures board walks for the tourists at Atlantic City. Marvel Vanderlip is posing for Georgia Whiters' latest picture Terrible Twin . Hilda Morey and Margaret Lusk recently attained international recognition after making a trans-Atlantic flight in an hour and one half minutes. M. F. Bell abandoned her career as a writer to operate a Dairy Farm in Siberia. Wadena Finch is happily married and devotes her entire time to her family of eight boys. Herbert Skinner teaches fancy dancing at his studio in New York. Ruth Mount has gained the title of being the world's fastest typist. Katherine Hummel is hostess at a Beer garden in Boston. Leonard Dickinson i6 an oyster fisherman off the coast of Florida. Helen McBride is teacher of an Opportunity room in Sheridan. Yonnie Tilcox heads a back to nature colony in Robin Hood's Woods. Grace Abbey has been sent as a government nurse to the African pi- ::ies. Lois Lewis wears spectacles and has long hair—she teaches mechanical drawing in G.H.S. Naomi Byrne has married a saxophone player—Alas 1 Alack! John Finkhouse owns and operates a 2 X 4 drug store. Viviane Jamele is a wire magnet and controls the hair pin industry. Gretchen Bock owing to her passion for buggy rides,has married a bus-conductor. Cine n mv — s' CLASS WILL We, the class of 1933, in Greenville High School, of the county of Montcalm, of the State of Michigan, being possessed of frail bodies and warped minds, and believing ourselves near death from financial worry,do hereby declare this document as our last will and testament. In Prim is: We generously leave all our standing debts to the Junior class. Gertrude Kronmann leaves her gross of cherished compacts to Dorothy Mitchell. Frances Heath leaves her ability to think up good alibis to brother Charles. Hienie Hatch bequeaths his crooning voice to Jack Baker—may it never grow rusty. Leona Holmden wills her sunny smile to Helen Carter. Dale Kingsbury leaves his long and lanky lassitude to Max Wilcox-with strict orders to keep away from June. Ruth Mount bequeaths the unpaid dues of the senior class to George Dibble-if he can get them. Grace Bannen wills her half of the history book to Eruce-that it may remain in loving hands. Marvel Vanderlip leaves her sense of humor to June Bredice. Herbert Skinner regretfully wills his love and knowledge of farming to Tommy Sharpe. Bud McLean leaves his clarinet to Dick Kiley-may it rest in peace. In conclusion, we thoughtfully leave all waste paper in our lockers to Dan Korrigan and S?im Whiters,hoping they will use it as economically as we have tried to do. And lastly, we make, ordain,and solemnly appoint executors of this estate, Russell Houck and Marguerite Straight. We hereby sign this testament on the twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord, nineteen thirty-three. Signed V P. S. One special remark that if George Dibble can t collect the dues, why no one else can. Witness ilrfc. yl ALUMNI Mrs. A. J. Armstrong (1887). principal of Ward High School, Bay City, Michigan. Ashley Berridge (1907). Manager of the Michigan State College experimental farm at Lake City. C. H. Barlow (1897). A doctor in the foreign missionary service . Eronson Barlow (1895). Bacteriologist and a botany student. Wyman Bock (1905). Greenville’s mayor for the third term. Affiliated with Bradley’s local wholesale establishment. Robert Choate (1930). A member of the Tau Beta Pi honorary engineering fraternity whose members are chosen from the upper eighth of the junior class at Michigan University for their extra-curricular activities. G. M. Curtis (1906). A member of the department of surgery at the University of Chicago. Mrs. J. H. Dotterwich (1911). Soloist at Fountain St. Baptist Church in Grand Rapids. Glenn Fagerlin (1924). A well-known Detroit lawyer. Charles Gibson (1908). President of Gibson Mono-Unit, local refrigeration plant. Kathleen Hatch Buhs (1924). Teacher of piano—well known for musical talent. Sophus Johnson (1904). Grand Rapids attorney for the Michigan Trust, and former city manager of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Marjory Kutcne (1909). A piano teacher for Greenville and Grand Rapids. June Ranney Lyman (1923). For several years a teacher in the Kentucky Mountains. Kelmer Petersen (1925) .Assistant concertmaster for the Olivet College Symohony as well as solo violinist. Virginia Moore (1932). A student at Western State Teachers' College at Kalamazoo, often broadcasts over the radio. Elizabeth Rarden (1923). An operatic soloist who made her debut in Berlin three years ago. Dr. L. J. Schermerhorn(1908).Noted child specialist .Grand Rapids. Nell M. Tower (1898). For forty-five years the principal of Junior High School, Greenville. Alice Vaughn (1928). A graduate in the honor group (the upper tenth) from the University of Illinois. Marie Youngs (1930). One who won recognition for her dramatic work at Olivet College. Clyde Wilcox (1916). A prolessor at Olivet College until last year. Commander Grow (1932). Commander of the Peruvian air service. Floyd C. Hecox (1906). Electrical engineer at Cadillac Motor Car Co., and major in the U. S. A. Army. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Robert Marshall President Paul Blunt Vice President Millison Ranney Secretary Anna Becker Treasurer COLORS Blue and Silver MOTTO Esse quam videre CLASS ADVISORS Louise Lau Shirley Mixer i JUNIORS FIRST ROW: 2. Godfrey, J. Bredice, E.M. Nixon, A. Nielsen, D. Rasmussen, F. Jensen, D. Sheldon, J. Moore, 0. Smith. SECOND ROW: A. Becker, L. Swartz, R. Sdsall, H. Carter, '£• Christensen, L. Hansen,J. 3ensinger,H. Bernth, M.Stevensen. THIRD ROW: Miss Lau, M. Hubbs, G. Gould, D. Davis,K. Wien- kauf, !?. Smith, G. Rhoades, E. Baumgarden, H. Tuck. FOURTH ROW: Miss Mixer, E. Brown, j. heaven, A. Reinke, H. Jensen, A. Bristol, J. K iNt, 3. Larsen, R. Neitzel ’ S. Johnson, J. Hansen, FIFTH ROW: M. Ranncy, 0. Oliver, H. Jensen, L. Xeyt, G. Jensen, L.Morey, K. Peck, J. Hemmingsen, A. Haines A Nelson, R. Pik% V. Miller. “ ’ IXTH ROW: R. Maloney, S. St Peters, H. Shaler.G. T. Sharpe, W. Bowsher, R. Petersen, K. Sheld n G. SEVENTH ROW: H. Steinke, E. Jones, R. Wolkow K. E. Lewis, C. Chitticr A. Kildegaard R. Herron J. Mall, H. Bauman, I. Sheldon, M. Filkiro. EIGHTH ROW: J. Zeigler, W. Bradley, I. sage R. D, .Yatts, r. ulunt, N. Wilsted, D. Christensen V. Cairns, R. Walters, S. Rhoades. Those not in picture. L. Fuller, J, Shearer L. L, Hopkins, I. Kunz, B, Ritztaa. •i.Ranney, Cogswell. Lincoln, I. Means, Marshall, E. Stein, Peters rn, I 9 L 53 SATIRICAL JUNIORS Madeline Anderson-As still as a. mouse, June 3redice-0ne of the twins. Howard 3ernth-Tallc about pests. Evelyn 3rown-Quiet? Who me? Anna Becker-Some flirt. Paul Blunt-Can I sell shoes! 3ill Bradley-Good in everything. Edna 3aur.igarden-Good things come in little packages. Jack Bensin ger-That yell leader. Harold Bauman-Foot ball for me, Helen Carter-Vamp 'em by the millions. Marie Christensen-Our little Dane. Bruce Christensen-Let us say Grace. Claude Chittick-No steadies for me. Dorothy Dnvis-Me and ny little guitar. Gordon Cogswell-Ride 'em,Cowboy! Bob Eds ll-i eat Grape Nuts. Marty Filkins-Our trusty milkman. Gwendolyn Gould-I'm a drugstore baby. Joyce Henmingsen-Another little girl. Joyce H nsen-Ho ppy-go-lucky. Arlene Haynes-Who says I'm stuck up? Leona Hansen-Ate are my standard. Gladys E.Jenser.-I am Gladys E. G1 a dys K. Jensen-Which one am I ? Frances Jensen-Daniel in the Lion's den. Lucille Xevt-No,I'm not Dutch. June Kieft-The other t- in. Axel Kild: gmrd-The 3cll has rung. Keith Lincoln-Herculc-s the second. Earle Lewis-;'illie'e tag-a-long. Jack Mall-Talks too much. Louise Morey-I'n a little helper. Lewis Means-'Yhat a yeller. 3ob2!aloney-Shy,or what samatter. Bob Marsha11-Our president. Alger Nielsen-A 'uisic',l lad. Ruth Neitzel-Independent. Amy Nelson-Trufant and points 6outh. Oteline Oliver-Double Oh! Roberta petersen-I ,r'int to go home. Rachel ?ike-Red-he«ded artist. Kathleen Peck-Let's dance. Shirley St. Peters-Our best 3oy Scout. Grace Rhoades-Nhat do -e take in____________? Millie Rannov-'Yhat, no socks? Barbara Ritzema-Artist and d-'n-cer. Owano Smith-One in a million. Ellie Ranney-Our pesky orator. Marguerite Smith-That makes two in a million. James Shearer-No relation to Jesse. Thomas Sharpe-Kothing's dull around him. Ira Sage-Anothe r s out h now. Howard Shame-Returned to the brain factory. Don SheIdon-Man about town. Marcella Stevenson-Talk about vamps! Helen Tuck-Taking turns mth Edna. Dale Totts-Tuc1' in vour shirt. Norman lilsted-Shail wo sny Don's brother? Richard Tfelkow-High-hatted who? Martha 'Yeinkauf-South. rn interests . Bob ' alt-, rs-Drummer and saxophonist. John Zeigl r-Our violinist. CLASS OF 1934 Very much like undeveloped caterpillars we bepcan our High School career, crawling along a? all freshmen do. We elected as class officers: Tom Sharpe, president; George Ranney, vice president; Barbara Ritzena, secretary; and Lor-othy Davis, treasurer. With the help of our advisors, Miss Lurey and Mr. Janele we surprised everyone, in winning both class assemblies. That feat was the first of the many jolts we gave the upper classmen. From caterpillars to cacoons--with growing aspirations '. With Miss Lau and Mr. Jamele as advisors and Dale Watts as president; Tom Sharpe, vice president; Douglas Rasmussen,sec-retary and Anna Becker, treasurer, we again carry the honor of winning another assembly. Aided by the freshmen we sponsored the never-to-be-forgotten frosh-soph Leap Year Party. Remember the music and the grand crowd? Now,as Juniors,we wish to announce that we have sprouted into full-fledged butterflies. Robert Marshall,president, has been aided by Paul 31unt,vice president,Millison Ranney, secretary, and Anna Becker, treasurer. Our class rings, as has been said by every class before us, are the best ever. With the help of our advisors, Miss Mixer and Miss Lau, we have helped sponsor the junior-senior party which was a big success,and have given our junior assembly. Although it concerned the depression, before,during and after, its effect, however, was not in the least depressing, and we have high hopes of gloriously ending our Junior year by winning the trophy. 3las , and oored to death, they wait For something they'll appreciate. While Freshies fuss—Sophs follow suit And Seniors act the same to boot, They lift an eyebrow—arched just right--And yawn to think we're all so trite. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Arnold Wood President Josephine Svendsen Vice President Mary Ellen Christensen Secretary Clella Conger Treasurer COLORS Old Rose and Gold MOTTO At the Bottom and Coming Up CLASS ADVISORS Marguerite Straight Victor Beal t I 9 | I - _ ■ 33 — ——■ ■ - — G. SOPHOKORES FIRST ROW: a. Stokes, R. Albaugh, K. Kraas, D. Frazee, Gould, K. 3urns, G Wheeler, L. Burgess, G. Bond. SECOND ROW; R. Ferch, D- Potter, K. Cusick, X. Cogswell, L. Bateman, I. Coleman, P. Heaven, B. Finch, L. Scofield. THIRD ROW: Kiss Straight, H. Lawton, L. Daniels, V. Stokes, C. Conger, IT. Dietrich, P. Hansen, C. Kiddlebrook, ?. Byrne, D. Briggs, Kr. Beal. FOURTH ROW; R. Westover, 15. Mulick, I'.Larsen, G. Delano, A. Wilkinson, R.Porter, 1.1. Larson, v.Kevins, E.Craig, C. Clark. FIFTH ROW; C. Robinson. B. DeSoelder, F.Bock, P. Parkhurst, 1£. E. Christensen, E. Choate, L.Sage, T. Lewis, G. Petersen, V. HeFar1and, j. Waterman. SIXTH ROW; 6. ICortensen, E.Eidstrup, R. R. Killer, R.Tully, D. Sayles, R.Kunson, well, K. Anderson, T. Cornwell. . _ + h SEVENTH ROW; r. Kiley, F. Clock, R.Harrington,_R. Gn tith, K. Sharoe. J. Sver.dsen, P. Kerren, D. Jo.:nso.:, Guenther, C. Riker, J. Killer, I. Corn- R,'Cooper, G. Wooster, T. Pilkinton, C. St Peters EIGHTH ROW; j, stor-', IT, sionerley, W. Christensen, D. Olsen, D Wilsted, R. . . A. Olsen, G. Keegstra Those not in picture; E? Bodell, G.Bradley, Griswold, K A. Wood, K. . Holnden, Petersen, . Blystone, B. Kerren, K. Andersen, Hill, K.Hubbs, J. I'oore, H. Sharpe. ALLITERATIVE SOPHOMORES Richard Albaugh-Pecu1iar person. Ms ’eline Anderson-Blushingly bashful. Leona Bateaan-Short, snappy. Fred Bock-Stately, stern. George Bond-Masterful fidget. Doris Briggs-Bashful, blonde, Leon 3urgess-Attrrctive athlete. Kenneth Burns-Hopelessly harmless. Phylis Byrne- Irresponsible Irish. Barbara. Choate-Pretty person. Catherine Clark- Red-headed-woman. Frank Clock-Tick tock. Bob Christensen-Safe, sane, iiary Ellen Christensen-Pretty, pet ite, Mary Cogswell-Angelically amiable. Irene Coleman-Sensibly serene, Clella Conger-Dangerous, dancer. Bob Cooper-Irresistibily irr-it at ing. Iris Cornwall-Modest,mannerly. Theress? Cornwa 11-Earnest ly en-erget ic. Evelyn Craig-Merry maiden. Marian Cusick- Mischievously modeot. Leon Daniels-Gloomily girl shy. Gertrude Delano-Stately- statue. 3urnie DeSpelder-Healthy harvester. Ruth Ferch-Dignified daughter. 3etty Finch-Frolicsome friend. Don Frazee-Mild, moderate. 3ob Griffith-Joyful, juvenila lYa.yne Griswold-Fair farmer. Dick Guenther-Absently abstruse, Pauline Hansen-Slight ’n' saucy. Pauline Heaven-Studious steady. Martin Ho laden-Giant gentleman. Don J ohn son- Studi sus schoolboy. Gerald Keegstra-'Yinsome rorry- Dick Xiley-Happy half-pint. Merton Krass-Sophomore sheik. Martha Lsrsen-3usy breadwinner. Mable Larsen-31ithe blond. Helen Lawton-Slow, sure. Thelna Lewis-Faultless friend. Paul Merren-Clever Clarinetist. Claire Middlebrook- Faithful f ollower. Joyce Moore-”Sunny Sunshine. Omar Mortensen-Careless cowboy. Mary Mulick-Merry milkmaid. Ruth Munson-Demure damsel. Margaret ITevins-Active author. Arnold Olsen-Tiny twin. Donald Olsen-Doubtful double. Pauline Parkhurst-Coy-cutie. Genevieve Peterson- Mirth's maiden. Lucille Pet ere on-Sensibly sincere. Merel Petersen-Dangerous Dane. Tom Pilkinton-Cute cut-up. Doris Potter-Benedicts bookkeeper. Clayton Riker-Rough 'n' ready. Clifford Robinson-Prudent persistence. Lois Sage-Shrewd sister. Dorothy Ssyles-Solemnly shy. Lila Scofield-31ue-eyed bookkeeper. Maxine Sharpe-Specially sparkling. Horris Sipperly-Optimistio op-t imist. Vivian Stokes-So shy. Chester St Petsrs-TrifLe timed, Joe Svendsen-EHie s endeared. Howard Sharpe-Merry mischief-maker . Ruth Tully-Fair farmerette. Julia T11 e rman-Aubur n-haired art ist, Dick Testover-Ho-hum. Donald TTilsted-Innocent imp. Arnold Tood-Alert athlete, Glenn Tooster-Careworn count- ry rt. enance. 3 3 Class of 1935 In the fall of 1932, a flock of wild geese entered the Greenville High School,flying around as a flock of geese will in a strange place. This flock was the usual freshmen class, despised and abused. About twenty of us cane in from the country marshes and several from neighboring towns, but the majority were long time residents of Greenville. The sophomores in high school initiated us by throwing us into the river or by taking us for nice,long flights and then letting us waddle back alone. Even if we were geese we didn't care for water. The sophomores were, I suppose teaching us what their swollen brains had all ready mastered. Then we had our annual Freshman and Sophomore Party,which was a grand success. With Arnold Olsen as president,Tom Pil-kinton as vice president, Donald Johnson as treasurer, and Maxine Sharpe as secretary, we continued to show our upper class friends what we could do. Also better work in interclass basketball indicated a good year for geese. As sophomores, our flock is not so large as it was last year, but we are aiming for an even better record. We came back to school fearing no one—except the faculty. And the faculty wouldn't stop us from working hard toward high school championship in all activities, in which we did a rather good job. This year we elected Arnold Wood, president; Josephine Svendsen, vice president; Clella Conger,treasurer; Mary Ellen Christensen, secretary;Elton 3idstrup, sergeant-at-arms. They have been helped by our class advisors, Miss Straight and Mr. Beal. As geese, we chose old rose and gold for colors, and At the Bottom and Coming Up for our motto. The little in-betweens at school Too young to fight--too old to fool. They have to work hard all the day To wear the weary year away. Be patient—you'll improve with age You're going through that awkward stage. I 9 • 3 3 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Merle Eichelberg President Katie Tuttle Ruth Clement Vice-President Secretary- Jack Christensen Treasurer COLORS Black and Gold MOTTO Success- comes in cans; failure in tanks. CLASS ADVISORS Margaret Monroe Allen Allinder i FRESHMEN FIRST ROW: M. Phelps, M. Hec«x, E. Steffensen, H. Thomas, D. Mitchell, H. Nielsen,M. Durdle,M. Wilcox,3. Wood, A. Nielsen. SECOND ROW: E. White, M. Thompson, p. Thuston, N. Strong, V. Stevens,L. Lipar,A. Hansen,E.Reynolds ,K. Vanderlip,R. Granzo. THIRD ROW: Miss Monroe, R.Johnson, 3. 3aungarden,N. Cameron, S. 31umberg, M. Forward, N. Petersen, G. Pentoney, R. Gates, M. Whiters, Mr. Allinder. FOURTH ROT: E. Gibson, J. Christensen, C. Heath, G ' Larson, E. Nelson, J. Baker, R. Van Vlerah, A. Glockzin, E. Larsen, S. Peterson, R. Grinnell, D. Nielsen. FIFTH ROW: M. Eichelberg, F. Sheldon, C. 3utton, V.VanOcker, E. Tanner, L. Shepard, M. Larsen, A. Ingerham, V. Morey, R. Neilsen, H. Andersen, C. Godfrey, C. Hansen. SIXTH ROW: 3. Montgomery, L. Millard, L. Swartz, D. Russell, A. Rowland, M. Stevens, E. Hansen, S. Cowles, M. Sherwood, S. Bower, K. Tuttle, H. Lansing, J. 3. Hansen. SEVENTH ROW: R. 3yington, A.Millard, D. Farmer, J. Callagan, M. Chambers, L. Blanding, K. 3yers, M. Rowland, H. Peck, M. Kaeding, C. Stokes, M. Howell, E. K eding, R. Higgins. EIGHTH ROW: 3. Metzger, R. Clement, R. Tower, K. Sower'oy, W. Nelson, H. Olsen, W. Ritzema, G. Anderson, H. Johnson ' ?. 3urgece, M. Paulsen, N. Coleman, M. Sowerby, v. por id p, Byrnes, H. Anderson. • 3 3 PROVERBIAL FRESHMEN Kerman Anderson-Silence is a severe figure of soeech. Mary Anderson-True wisdom is knowing what to do. Doris Arntz-Doing good is the happy action of life. Lucille Brown-Confidence is the compassion of success. Jack 3aker-Habit is the deepest law of human nature. Kathleen Byers-Small courtesies sweeten life. Russell Byington-Men of talent are men for occasions. Sue Bower-Study and fun all in one. Pauline Burgess-A smile is the twilight. Melvin Chambers-High e.ins form high characters. Ruth Clement-People a.re ennobled to study. Jack Christensen-A man that blushes is not quite a brute. Jane Callaghan-A kind heart is the foundation of a friend. Sylvia Cowles-'Tis noble to be good. Merle Eichelberg-Beauty is a joy forever. Bob Grinnell-Nothingmore valuable than a happy smile. Charles Gibson-Ideas control the world. Bob Higgir.s-He gives to the world the best he has. Elaine Hansen-Method is the hinges of business. Marjorie Howell-Knowledge is the candle to merit. Chris Hansen-A face that 6mlies is ever good. Ray Johnson-Smiles are ever welcomed. Eloise Ka.eding-Modesty is the candle to merit. Martha. Kaeding-What delight, a ouiet life affords. Harry Lansing-Manners are stronger than laws. Betty Hetgzer-Ambition has no rest. Betty Kontgomery-They can, who think they can. Vera Neshim-A good heart is worth gold. Helen Peck-Simplicity is hajd-est to copy. Maxine Paulsen-Good Habits are the best magistrates. Nina Peterson-Lnughter is the spice of life. Nina Str ng-?ntience is the key to content. Marian Stevens-Sweet silent rhetorics of persuading eyes. Mildred Sherwood-Soiitude is a high enjoyment. Violet Stevens-Happiness is like a sunbeam. Lois Shepard-A light heart lives long. Lewis Swartz-A man who lives right and is right, Keith Sowerby-Agriculture is the found-tion of manufactures . Marian Thompson-A good nature conquers all. Katie Tuttle-Earnestness is the soul of work. Ray Tower-Cast in they lot among us. Marvin Vanderlip-He has a woifc, a life's puroose. Margaret Whiters-Art is the right hand in nature. Bernard Wood-The greater man, the greater courtesy. Max Wilcox-Judge him not by his size. Evelyn White-A good nature-conauers all. a- , ■ — - Our rather large family of little bear cubs curled up and rolled from Junior High School down into'the new and mysterious realm of Senior High. Upon arriving we were so dazed by the jolts that the bigger bears took advantage of our condition and made us the brunt of numerous jokes. It was not long, however, before we had partially recovered and held our first class meeting. The class was headed by Merle Eichelberg,president;Xatie Tuttle, vice president;Ruth Clement, secretary;and Jack Christensen’ treasurer. Later we gave our class assembly under the direction of our advisors, Miss Monroe, and Mr. Allinder. The first part was a play entitled The Understanding Heart, with Ruth Clement, Sue 3ower, Jack Christensen, Bud Hecox, and Homer Daane as characters. It concerned a sympathetic young lady in a florist shop who managed to arrange a marriage(which had been pending for several years)between a romantic Miss Smith and a self-satisfied and thrifty Mr. Jackson. The second scene included a regular deluge of pirates, cannibals, and sailors in a shipwreck episode. Now our Freshman life is drawing to a close and we would have you know we are no longer cubs. When next you hear from us we will be growing Sophomore bears. The Freshies are the cutest kids And harbor just a few requests Besides the nerve to skip a class And holidays so they can rest. They pray each night for passing health Plus good morals—and all because They want to live to see next year— (Shh'n) they believe in Santa Claus. I worked on the river, I earned quite a stake, I was steadfast and steady, I ne'er played the Rake, I was buoyant and happy On the boiling white stream— ■nr jJt± i 9 33 PARODY The little old gym is covered with dust But battered and torn it stands And the basket rims are red with rust The foundation molds in the sands. Time was when our little old gym was new And the feeling was passing fair But that was before the old school burned And left the gym standing there. —Marguerite Smith (With apologies to Eugene Field) Ten Years of Major Sports The football team of 22 piloted by R� Grosvenor with Freeman Huntley as the mainstay had a rather successful season, One of the highlights of the year was the game with Ionia which we won 33-0. Freeman Huntley as captain of the basketball team led the boys through an excellent year. They defeated Reed City, the champions of the north, by the one sided score of 23-12. Howard Olsen, captain of the football squad in 23 carried on the good work of his predecessors taking Mt. Fleasant into camp by a score of 6-0. 3ay 3yrne, another football star, guided the basketball boys to another red-letter season. The Purple and Gold football squad of 24 captained by Hosie Sutherland again defeated Northern Michigan Champs when they whipped Big Rapids 6-0. Although several valuable men were lost to the ’'34 basketball quintet the G.H.S. boys led by 3ay Byrne showed they had plenty of fight left when they trimmed Ionia 20-8. The 35 football team inspired by Roy Jacobus sailed through another successful season.The basketball team of that year proved they had plenty of scrap when they outpointed Grand Rapids Union 16-15 under the leadership of Pete Nelson. Larry 3rown led his team mates to a second Lowell defeat by the close score of 3-0. Again the basketball season was successful when the 36 team won the district tournament at Ionia 24-20 with Pete Faber at their head.Plenty of fight and spirit was later shown in Tom Metzger's football outfit when they battled their way to a hard earned 35-35 game with Creston. The game of interest in basketball of that year was the one with Ionia at the district tournament which Greenville won 42-25 Skinny Nelson was chosen to lead his team nates in 28 and did his share when his team tied Grand Rapids Tech 6-6. The basketball team of that year took its third consecutive district tournament championship winning from Ionia 12-20. In 29 Skinny Nelson's eleven fellows downed Tech.7-0, while the basketball team of that year had an easy victory over East Grand Rapids 45-8. 30 saw the beginning of three disastrous seasons as far as football was concerned. With Captain Keselring on the bench they took their only game from the lit. Pleasant Indians 14-0. The success of the basketball team of that year offset the football losses. The outstanding game of the year occured when Greenville defeated Alma, the Conference Champions, 14-13, The Furpie and Gold varsity under Don Stevens had to be satisfied with one triumph in footoall which they took from St.Johns 19-6.In b sketb ll they made a better showing.Their main game, in the regional tournament, an easily won from Hastings 20-8. FIRST ROW: Herbert Skinner; Martin Filkins; Paul 31unt;Dele atts; Eerie Lewis; Richard Walkow; Keith Lincoln; Richard Swartzloff, Athletic Manager. SECOND RO : Coach Allinder;H,'rold Williams , Acs 11 Ath. Mgr.; William Ritzema; Shirley 3t. Peters; Kenneth Burns;Sylvester Hahnenoerg; Leon Burgess; Russell Byrne; William 3radley;Hor-old Bauman. THIRD ROW: Merton Km as; Leon Hiller; Chris Hansen; Kenneth Blending; Wayne Bigler; John Story; Fred Guinnup;Bruce 3aum-gcarden; Allen Keilsen. THOSE HOT IF PICTURE: Robert Walters; Arnold Wood; Glen Van Ocker; Ray Tower; Ira Sage; George E. Ro.nney; Thome? Pilkin-ton; Bernard Merren; William Hatch;George Gould;Verle David; Max Durdle; Gordon Cogswell; Norman Cameron; Robert Edsall, Ass't Ath. Mgr. FOOTBALL Opponents Alma East Grand Rapids Be lcling Mt. Pleasant Midland St. Johns Ionia Totals HEDULE Greenville 12 3 1? 0 0 0 13 o 28 0 S 13 14 _0 i46 24 FOOTBALL With thirty-three men out at the beginning of the season and thirty-nine at the end, G. H. S., for the first time in a number of years experienced an unusual increase in football material. Generally about twenty-two men have remained the entire season. Most of them were small but they possessed a spirit that carried them courageously on against superior teams. In only two games of the season did the Purple and Gold squad go into the skirmish without decidedly being the underdogs. In these two events they at least broke even, winning, one and tieing the other. Besides being hampered by the lack of weight, more than half the flayers were new to the team and in one or two cases new to the game. In addition, six vacancies, which were left open last year had to be filled this year by these green players. . Next year this condition will not occur since capable men are ready to fill the four positions which will be left open. The Purple and Gold pig-skin toters took on a superior Alma eleven at the fairgrounds and were defeated by the decisive margin of two touch-downs,one of which was made by an intercepted pass. Still not over their greenness, G. H. S. lost at East Grand Rapids, again being unable to receive and knock down passes. However they tied their third game with Belding, to even matters a trifle. Although they were defeated by the score of 13-6, the tangle with Mt. Pleasant proved to be the high spot in 32 football history as far as Greenville was concerned for they scored the only points marked against Mt.Pleasant all season. The Midland aggregation proved to be Greenville's toughest f es. Flaying on a field partially covered with water the Purple and Gold outfit never get within scoring distance the first three quarters of the game and only one? the last quarter. The Midlanders piled up a score of 28-0, The Greentfillites triumphed the first and only time of the season when St. Johns invaded their territory. With the score 6-0 against them at the half,the Allindermen cane back in the last part of the game to make two touchdowns, holding their opponents scoreless. For the last game of the season(with th« ground hard nd slightly covered with snow) the purple and Gold fought valiantly, only to lose 14-0 at Ionia. 7ITTT[ R9 ; G Sond; A. Wood; p. Blunt;E. Lewis; L. Burgess-So. peters; L. Burns; S. Hahnenberg. S COIID ROW; Coach Allinder; I. 3age; A. Olsen; R. Christensen; D_. Olsen; G. Keegstra; K. Filkins. THIRD ROW: LI. Durdle; C. Hansen; G. Gould; A. Glockzin; T. Filkinton; B. Eaumgarden; R. Byrne; E. Reynolds. FOURTH ROW; R, Edsall, Ass’t. JIgr.; H. Olsen; F. Guinnup; R. Guenthur; G. Cogswell; J. Mall; R. Swartzloff, Ath. Hgr. THOSE HOT II! PICTURE: W. Bradley; K. Lincoln; G. VanOcker. BASKETBALL Opponents Rockford Belding Holland Christian Lowell l£t, Pleasant Belding Alma Midland Ionia St. Johns Alma Midland St. Johns Ionii SCHEDULI 26 10 26 22 33 11 52 18 16 27 24 15 16 36 3T2 Greenville 20 18 14 19 14 21 14 20 15 . 19 19 14 15 22 BASKETBALL With but two men back from last year's team Coach Allin-der had a tough job ahead of him in order to whip into shape a smooth working quintet that could stand up to the Rockford five who had already had three months practice. With this handicap Greenville met Rockford in an out of town game.They fought gamely all through the four quarters but were finally overcome and lost, but by the close margin of three baskets. This Rockford game must have been an evil omen,for Greenville suffered a disastrous basketball season, winning but three of their scheduled games. One of the biggest upsets of the year for the Purple and Gold members was the defeat at the hands of Lowell,a high class C school. Always before Lowell has been beaten neck and neck for the entire game. The Finchmeu finally emerged the victors by a mere three points. The most creditable game of the year for the Allindermen was the combat with Ionia who,at the time,had remained undefeated and threatened to cop the State Class 5 champions hip. With the score tied at the end of the game Ionia, in the over time period, eked out one more point than the Greenvillites, leaving G. H. S., on the small end of a 15-1S score. The second game of the season was with those traditional rivals of gridiron and court, Belding High. The Purple and Gold, stepping high, wide and handsome, sent them down in an eight point defeat. In the return game 3elding was again beaten, this time by ten points. Early in March the Greenville squad journeyed to.Grand Rapids to enter the Class B Regional Tournament and try for the state championship for schools of this class. The first night of the tournament the team was in high spirits although they knew they were to meet their jinx, Grand Haven High. Grand Haven had consistently beaten them in tournament play for years so this night ley were out to win. Grand Haven, however, had a more powerful five than ever and the purple and Gold squad was blasted from the court as the enemy took the game. Despite the fact that they lost most of their games the Allinder coached team deserves as much credit from the student body as any team G.H.S.has turned out,because they gave everything they had in each contest they entered. Those receiving their G for Basketball this year are: captain-elect Blunt,Lewis,Van Ocker, Bond, Burgess,Byrne and Wood. Returning to the team next year will be six lettermen. ITT1' T 3uf TENNIS After elimination Earle Lewis, Leon Bodell, and George 3ond were left to represent Greenville High School in tennis for this year. Little has been done in inter-scholastic matches in this region,in fact, the only meet for these boys was a tournament at Alma. There they lost. However we appreciate their persistency, especially when we realize that they recognized that they would be unable to accomplish much in the way of tangible honor because of lack of competition. GOLF Although G. H. S.did not win the golf conference championship as in 31 they,nevertheless,put a team on the field which was again destined to cop high honors in several victories, They defeated Ionia twice and Mt, Pleasant and Midland once each. Besides, they placed third in the conference and fourth in the regional tournament. Members of this years excellent golf team were: Leon Bodell, George 3ond, Joe Pearl and John Story. TRACK Although they did not meet competition,credit,at least, should be given this year's track team composed of Ira Sage, Keith Lincoln, Robert Walters, and Arnold Wood. By practicing every night to keep in condition in spite of the fact they did not anticipate meeting other teams,they brought out the true spirit of the school and proved themselves worthy of honors. BASEBALL Class baseball introduced last year proved to be a worthwhile activity especially from the point of view of the number participating. By using ten men to a team from forty to forty-five boys were able to take part each week.The freshmen and sophomores showed their superior classmen a hing or two about baseball by taking second and first place respectively,while the best the juniors and seniors could do was to tie for third place. INTRA-MURAL BASKETBALL Play in inter-claes basketball was fairly close this year; no team had exactly a walk-away in any contest. The seniors, however, copped highest honors by winning eight of their twelve games while the juniors and sophomores were ties, each losing fifty percent of their games.The already lowly— freshmen were sent lower when they were made to take the cellar position after winning only four of their twelve contests. GIRL'S INTERGLASS BASKETBALL Robin Hood and his merry men,dressed in that famous Lincoln green, were never so meTry as Mrs. Goats and her merry maids, dressed in their green gym suits. Just as Robin Hood blew his trumpet to assemble his men, so Mrs. Coats sounded her whistle for the giTls to band together in a clean, spirited game. Seniors and freshmen alike have shown superior sportsmanship this year, with good humor they have bowed to one another in victory and defeat. The leaders or captains of each band were chosen as follows : Freshmen----- Evelyn White Sophomores--- Neva DietTich Juniors------June Kieft Seniors------ Naomi Byrne For each game played, a victory counted two points, and a tie one point. Final scores gave the iunioTS the honoT of being the winning team with a score of fouTteen(six victories and two ties'). Sophomores came in second with a total of ten points—four victories and two ties. The seniors tied with the freshmen in the finals, with a score of six. The freshmen won two games and tied two, while the seniors were victorious three times. 3 I TO THE RESERVES: It is with deep sincerity that I write this recognition of the cooperation of the athletes. My thanks and appreciation are extended to those who made every effort to cooperate and make a good year which perhaps was not plentiful in material victories but drove to a greater goal of a successful spirit. This spirit was prevalent in both regular and substitute squads and gave impetus to all plans.The members of the substitute sauad deserve recognition for their efforts and whole hearted cooperation during the year. Coach Allinder SECOND TEAM F00T3ALL AND BASKETBALL G. H. S.Reserves seen to have been more successful than the varsity at least as far as games won are concerned. The second team comoosed of Wood,Filkins,Burns,Hahnenberg,Olsen, Olsen, Sage, St.Peters, Keegstra, Baumgarden and Riker, the first four of whom were later shifted to the first squad,won five of their ten basketball games while the reserve football men took two of their three contests. Greenville also had a B team in basketball coached by Lawrence Robinson, who lost their only game to Coral 17-13. The courage and spirit of any reserve team is greatly appreciated because it is really they who bring many a team out of a hole to victory. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Opponents Greenville 3elding 13 31 Alma 28 15 Ionia 3 12 St. Johns 23 21 Ionia 12 18 Alma 17 13 Rockford 16 11 Holland Christian 38 15 Belding 21 St. Johns 14 15 3ASKET3A Opponents LL oCHEDlLw i Greenville Belding 0 6 Sheridan 0 19 Lakeview 13 12 PI-LIIpF • ” —I thought not of sorrow Of trouble or gloom— Ky heart light and happy. As the rays of the moon, I gave her my wages,— The same to keep safe, I begrudged her of nothing I had on this earth, � FIRST ROW; Margaret Whiters, Katherine Tuttle,Helen KcEride. SECOND ROW; Hr, Dobben (Advisor), Agnes Peter sen, June Keift, Josephine 3vendsen, Dorothy Davis. THIRD ROT ; Marguerite 9nith, Donald Stokes, Jayne Bigler, Bernie De Spelder, Richard Swartzloff, Clinton Stokes, Gerald Keegstra, Georgia Whiters, HOT III PICTURE: Shirley St, Peters, STUDENT COUNCIL Like a bunch of wild cats the first meeting of toe student council began with everyone trying to talk at once. Then the mayor, being more tame than the others, succeeded in quieting them. Finally complete silence, for who should enter but the lion, King of the Jungle, none other than Mr, Dobben, Soon, things began to clear up. They discussed and voted on serious high school business, handling all money brought in and paid out of the treasury. In the early part of the school year they voted to have guest slips which must be obtained and properly signed in order to bring guests to the school parties. Among the outstanding parties sponsored by the council were;The Fall Term party in September,Masquerade-Hard Time in October, and the Christmas Party in December, Also several dances were held following basket ball games. An outstanding experience of the council was their visit to Alma High School where they received many new ideas on student government. The following people were officers of this organization; Mayor-------------------------Doh Stokes Chief of Police-------Richard Swart zloff Secretary--------------Marguerite Smith Treasurer------------------Helen McBride FIRST ROW: Pauline Pilkinton, Gretchen Bock, Robert Kecox Gertrude Kronmar.n. ‘ ’ SECOND ROW; Miss Weaver, William Hatch,Grace Eannen, Georgia Whiters, Marguerite Eldridge. THIRD ROW; Mary Frances Bell, Glenn VanOcker, Ruth Grave]]e Edwin O' Boyle. HI-LIFE STAFF Piloting an annual through economic stress has its exciting moments even for the sophisticates of the Senior Class. Our first class meeting was a debate as to whether the class should go to tfce World's Fair or publish an annual. After much discussion, a vote decided it—we wo’old publish an annual. Shoitly after bhe staff was elected.weekly meetings were held at which the color scheme and theme of the annual were selected. Later the editor-in-chief met with the individual editors to formulnte more exact plans. Everything was progressing well when tte banking holiday was declared.The previously planned annual hung in the balance for several days—and only by the slightest margin did it escape with its life. Finally, the tangible 1933 Hi-Life appeared through the diligence and perserverance of the advanced typing class., the advisors, under clasanen, and the following staff: editor-in-chief, Robert Kecox; business manager, Gretchen Bock; literary editor, Marguerite Eldridge; administration editor, Georgia Waiters; activities editor, Ruth Gravelle, athletic editor, Glenn VanOcker; photograph editor, Grace Bannen; snap editor, Gertrude Kronmann; art editor, Pauline pilkinton; cartoonist,Edwin O'Boyle; humorist, William Hatch; mimeograph editor, Viviane Jnmele. The editor wishes especially to express appreciation to Miss Lau for her thankless task of literary advisor and to Viviane Jam.ele for her many hours of labor in mimeographing. The Journalism class this year undertook something that has heretofore been unattempted in G. H. S., namely,' The Spectator. For the oast three years on each Wednesday night, through the cooperation of the Greenville Daily News, there appeared a page devoted to high school news. It was under the complete charge of the Journalism class. However,last September the class was informed that only five columns a week could be devoted to the high school this year. This created quite a furor, but the class made up its mind to do everything possible with the limited space. In October, Hiss Monroe formulated a plan, by which a paper could be made on the mimeograph with the aid of the advanced typing classes. For about a month the journalism class planned dummies, and cuts for the prospective paper. Julia Waterman took charge of all the art work and suggestions were given her. When it came time to christen the paper much controversy arose. But, finally, after heated argument it was decided to call it The G. H. S. Spectator. When the first edition came out on November, 1932, a general assembly was called and each student received one. The project proved a veritable success under the supervision of Johanna Meijers, as editor-in-chief. The second semester the staff was, necessarily, altered somewhat. The paper continued to be better and better each week. However, the birth of a new paper did not mean the death of the weekly five columns in the daily nevfs. When Johanna Meijef, who w s first editor of that paper, was transferred to the Spectator, Gretchen Sock took over her duties. For a new project begun in days of economic stress, The Spectator met with almost instant success, and has come to have an integral place in G. H. S. life. FIRST ROW: Mr, Beal, Don Stokes, Richard Wolkow, Ira Sage. SECOND ROW: Thomas Sharpe,Herbert Skinner, Kenneth Blanding. Those not in picture: Donald Stevens, Floyd Holmden, Theodore Lewis, Chester Hansen. JUDGING I place this class of Guernsey cows ' A1 - ' D'- ' C 1 - ' 3'-. I place 'A' one 1 D on breed type, dairy temperment and general refinement throughout. The judging team of Greenville High School has been more successful than any other school in Michigan since the beginning of the state judging contests. We are the first school to have winning teams in two branches of judging during one season. The dairy team (Floyd Holrrden, Richard Wolkow and Kenneth Blanding) won first place in the state contests over about sixty other competing teams, and were to have their expenses paid to the national contest as the Michigan team; but, owing to the depression,the National contest was discontinued last year. The live stock team (Richard Wolkow, Herbert' Skinner and Don Stokes) also won first and were sent by the state to the national contest at Kansas City where they were defeated by many of the southern and western states. The teams in grain and in potato judging we re more successful than usual although they did not place first. Letters were awarded to Wolkow, Holmden,Stokes, Skinner, Blanding, Hansen, Stevens, Sage, Lewis, Jones and Sharpe. Richard Wolkow, being on both winning teams, made one of the highest records our state has ever witnessed. 3 3 FIRST ROW; Marian Thompson, Elaine Hansen, Violet Miller, Helen McBride. 8iC0MD ROU: r.elen Hansen, Hina Petersen,Merle Eichelberg, Betty Montgomery, Joy Sheldon. THIRD ROM; Antona Reinke, Earbara Choate, Grace Rhoades, Leona Swartz, Mrs. Scarvell, dvioor. GIRL'3 GLEE CLUB Perhaps you have happened to listen after school from four to four-thirty o'clock on a Monday or Uednesday after noon, and have heard some of the lovely strains floating forth from Room 19. You were hearing the C-. K. 3. Girl's Glee Club,singing such peices as, The Bell's of St .Mary's, Out of the Dusk to You, I Uould That My Love, and many others. The Glee Club consisted cf fourteen girls,who have work-ed industriously all year. Although they were not able to participate .in any district contest,they made a public appearance on May nineteenth when the High School Department of Music gave a concert in the high school auditorium.They contributed a large part of the program. The Glee Club also cooperated with the Orchestra and Band to form a club in which to study various composers.At each meeting a different group gave a program on the life of some noted composer. A boy's quartet, composed of Heinie Hatch, Norman Wilstead, Kenneth Blanding,and Edwin O' Boyle also took part. Next year they hope to continue the Glefe Club and plan to do quite a bit of campaigning to get more interested in this extra-curricular activity. 1 ILL r }-• 3 3 FIRST ROW: (Jerald Keegstra, John Zeigler, William inch, William Eastman, Harold Steinke, Melvin Ueilsen. SECOND ROW: Jack Baker, Paul Merren, Robert Kaeding, Robert Grinnel, Joe Eichelberg, Harold Olsen, Donald Steinke Mr. Roth. THIRD ROW: Donald Sheldon, Allen Neilsen, Frances Heath, Elton Cairns, Raymond Johnson, Lawrence Stockford. FOURTH ROW: Leonard Blanding, Alger Neilsen, Raymond Tower, Edwin 0'3oyle, Thomas Pilkington, Ed Sharpe. BAND After a two weeks summer vacation the band again assembled. Rehearsals were scheduled for sixth hour every Monday and Wednesday,for the twenty-three members who then 'greeted their director, Clarence Roth. The officers were soon elected: President, Donald Sheldon; vice-president, Harold Steinke; secretary, Larry Stock-ford; librarian, Donald Steinke. Everyone earnestly tried to master the pieces which confronted them,among which were: Excella Overture, Washington Post March, Trees, and Gandoni-Oise. They have done excellent work, and have accomplished a great deal by their enthusiasm and willingness to really practice. In addition, every member of the band is also a member of the Classical Music Club, newly organized this year. Thus the band completes the school year and continues with their summer work. STANDING: Ray Eastman, Kathryn Tuttle, Kajel Cameron. SECOND RO'J: Melvin Nielsen, Jack Baker, Joe Eichelberg, Paul Merren, Robert Grinell,Donald Sheldon,Frances Heath, Edwin 0 Boyle,Axel Kildegaard,Donald Steinke,Lawrence Stockford, Alton Cairns. FIRST ROW: Robert Traulsen, Johanna Meijer, Doris Potter, Mr. Roth (Director), Russell Byington, Geraldine Rossman, Pauline Heaven. ORCHESTRA Tuesday,September 7th was a beautiful day for music; and in the assembly room twenty-three members of the orchestra eagerly met to start their second year of work. When Director Roth took his place before them,they knew that the future year was going to be a big one. Officers were elected to further the work; president Majel Cameron; vice-president, Johanna Kei jer; secretarv, Geraldine Rossman;business manager,Axel Kildegaard;librarian, Joe Eichelberg and Doris Potter. Rehearsals have taken place every Tuesday and Thursday nights, preparing for various public appearances: at teacher' s play, Montcalm County Teacher's Institute, County Boy Scout Banquet, high school play, the campaign speech of Senator Vandenburg, the senior play, spring concert, and graduation. The orchestra has also enjoyed several parties and attended the symphony concert jn Grand Rapids when Percy Grainger was guest soloist. The school year may now be ending but the orchestra will be continuing its work throughout the summer—sometimes in group concerts and sometimes for individual appreciation. STANDING: Kenneth Blanding, Hr. Hampton, and William Hatch FIRST ROW: Clella Conger, Marguerite Smith, and Marguerite Eldridge. DEBATING AND ORATORY The question . hich was analyzed by the G.K.S. debating teams this year was a very interesting one in the light of recent economic conditions--- Resolved; That Michigan should enact an income tax. Because of the economic stress,Greenville was unable to enter a state debating contest but held minor debates with Ionia and Beldin g. These were non-decision debates---that is, no decision was made by appointed Judges or by audience. The oreminent members taking part in debating this year were; William Hatch .Marguerite 3r.ith , Kennebh Blanding, Marguerite Eldridge, Clella Conger, and Mary Francis Beil. Another high light of the Speech Department was he Fourth Annual Speech Contest of the fourth sub-district,including six towns, held in the auditorium of the Jefferson High School at Ionja on April R6. Tne contest was divided into three parts: Declnm; vcry, extempore, and oratorical, which have been combined for the first tine this year. The Greenville contestants were choosen from the nine students who previously had part in an elimination held in the High School Auditorium. Catherine Clark gave the declamation Labels by Dozer; Robert Marshall spoke in extempore on The Fifteenth Amendment. Robert Hecox orated or. Crime, and a suggested cure. Each of our contestants received third place. ZJZ 1 1 T ' -r - THE HIGH SCHOOL PLAY THE HOTTENTOT Ta-ta-ta i Ta-ta-ta 1 Ta-ta ! The horses are going to the post, sir. They are? TChere? Over there, sir, answered Swift, the impeccable English butler. And with that Sam Harrington leaped the fence and was gone. Viewing the cast of characters who played The Hottentot we see material that provided plenty of horse-play in the 1933 high school play on February 3rd and 4th. In the masculine lead was George Ranney as Sam Harrington, a nan who dreaded horses, but finally decides to ride in the steeplechase to win for the petite and pretty Peggy Fairfax played by Millison Ranney. Larry Crawford, a black-hearted villian who is a suitor for Miss Fairfax's hand, was aptly portrayed by Harry Shaler. Alex Fairfax,alias Bruce Christensen was owner of a string of racers of which he is very proud. In charge of Alex's stable was Perkins, the groom, played by Axel Kildegaard. Dale Watts took the part of Ollie Guilford, the rich host and owner of the stable and grounds. Marguerite Smith as May Guilford, played the role of his faithful spouse. Mary Bell characterized Carol Chadwick,fluttery widow who loved to show friends that she had rubbed elbows with royalty and who acquired 0 Z for a husband, the dashing young captain Reggie Town-]( ■' send, played by Robert Hecox. We also must remark concerning the perfect but-yA ler, Swift, portrayed by Bud McLean, and McKesson, (taken by Edwin 01 Boy 1 e) £§• the blue-blooded cockney guest ( of the Guilfords. ' All in all thp nant pv_ V “j All in all, the cast ex-t, } hibited excellent ability, skillfully directed to bring the audience to a state of raj rth and hilarity. V w I 9 Tii i' Mll-1 the SERI OR PLAY HEART TROUBLE In the annual Senior play Heart Trouble scenes were laid in domesticity intnngled with a tangled romance. In the home were Mr. and Mrs. Morrison (Lewis Means and Johanna Meijer) who became entangled with marital difficulties when Laura Morrison McCollum), under the urge and desire of her mother for social emminence, lost her head over the slick, pro-fessional golfer, Conrad Tyler yf (Edwin O'Eoyle). 'i. ) Patricia Morrison (Margue- - rite Eldridge), who was about seventeen, became infatuated with the drug store clerk,Tommy l||.4Hg Caler (Robert Kecox) who was in 'll, j love with Laura, and thought f jealousy brought Laura and Tommy together again. Jethro Appleby (Kenneth Elanding)was attemp- P- ting give to get Mr. Morrison to come land for the new country club but finally bought v it from him. In so doing he j n M discovered that his daughter Lenore (Gertrude Eronmanr.) and ijl' Junior Morrison (Uillinm Hatch) m both youngsters of about seventeen,' were lacking a great deal of horned ,life, so he set about to remedy it. Mrs. Tyler (Helen Hansen), Kh aided in bringing about a reconcil- ° iation between Laura and Tommy when l(y she suddenly appeared in Middle- ( ville and announced that she was theijwife' -v a O') of Conrad Tyler. ' Eetween the second and thjrd acts,Mr. How-;f.i ard Chenery,author of Heart Trouble and many er noted plays, gave a short talk to the j audience and afterwards commended the entire cast on their splendid characterization. i9 3 3 Junior Assembly—FIRST The Depression Before, During, and After was the timely theme of the junior class assembly. Before was presented in an original play entitled, The Rise of the Applegates who seemed to devote their entire time to spending money, and finding discontent. During comprised that inimitable scene from Bird's Christmas Carol, in which the brood of poverty stricken Rug-gleses bravely attempted to keep up appearances. After (looking into the future) gave a Junior' s version of a sensible American Family, who has profited from the lean years and has found reasonable happiness without unreasonable expenditure. Senior Assembly—SECOND The high school never realized the number of artistic looking students in the senior class before this year, when it was brought forcefully upon them in the senior class assembly. It was composed entirely of living facsimilies of noted paintings and works of art. Some of the paintings represented were; Mona Lisa, Boy In Torn Hat, Boy In Blue, Angelus, Song of the Lark and the statues of white were also shown against a black background. Appropriate music accompanyed each object d'art. Freshmen Assembly—THIRD The drawing of the curtain for the freshman assembly revealed the interior of a florist shop,the setting for a well-chosen one-act play. The plot centered around a lady whose fiancee of fifteen year's duration was roused to jealousy by an unknown suitor who lavishly sends orchids and gardenias to the fair lady. The play finished with a tribute to the clever and generous clerk who brought about a wedding of the long-engaged two, and incidentally more trade for her shop. In the last scene we found ourselves on shipboard with pirates and sailors singing and dancing in gay mood. This surely was a good start for the Freshmen on their four years Sophomore Assembly—FOURTH sophomore class assembly came to us from station ‘cLt+v, E S 0n the banks of the River Styx. First Shade of Kate several opening selections accompanied by Little the console and Rubinoff on the violin. A shades appeared next, in great excitement— K d had stolen Noah's Ark and left with all the lady .Tlle gentlemen set off in immediate pursuit under the ; i°n oi the notorious Shade of Sherlock Holmes. The The 11++?! We back to good old days of early Greenville— The little red school house, a'la foolish. ATHLETIC BALL This year the traditional Athletic Banquet became the Athletic Ball. At seven-thirty,the night of April 7th, the orchestra struck up their first number of Black-Eyed Susan Brown, and the dancers glided forth to begin an evening of gayety. How festive the assembly room looked, decorated in an orchid and black motif with enormous vari-col-ored futuristic flowers tThese colors were carried out even to the dance programs and the cloth wall draperies against which the orchestra was placed. The bright moon and stars from above were very romantic, weren't they? During.intermission, with Robert Marshall as master of ceremonies,Coach Allinder awarded the letters and certificates to the football and basketball men with appropriate anecdotes concerning each. The captains for the 1934 football and basketball teams were announced, Earl Lewis and Paul Blunt respectively. Both boys responded to speech with a few words of appreciation for the honor. Dale Watts, 33 captain, presented Coach Allinder with a gift from the boys in appreciation of his work. The main speaker of the evening was Franklin Parsons, an alumnus of '30, who spoke of the value of athletics, drawing from his three years of college experience. A novelty skit was presented by Heinie Hatch and Mary Frances Bell, who in honor of the occasion, sang All Conference Girl, a paraphrased version of the popular All American Girl and The Gypsy Love Song. They both responded to encores, Heinie singing Farewell to Arms and Mary Frances, Someday I'll Find You. Refreshments, consisting of ice cream and cake were then served at a flower bedecked table, and a general intermission was declared. Dancing was resumed with renewed vigor after this enjoyable rest, and continued until 12:30 o'clock. It was a delightful evening as you will remember. SEPTEM3ZR 5, 1933—First day of school—gathering of the nuts. 21,—First town paper issued with Johanna Meijer at the helm and a gang of snoopy reporters at all keyholes. 23,—June Bredice and Jack 3ensinger elected yell-leaders. First football practices—everybody losing adipose tissues. OCTOBER 5,—It was announced that there would be only one assembly per year by each class instead of the usual two. 7,—Game in Grand Rapids—The old building looked pretty deserted this p. M. Grand Rapids won 13-0 but we made 'em fight for it I 10,—No score in the Belding scrap, but what a game i 26,—Masquerade Party—Marcella Stevenson and her shadow won first prize. Would you could see petite Miss Lau. Church fraternity and sorority initiations began this week you should see the boys limping around and the girls covered with mecurochrome and adhesive tape. Seniors gave assembly today. Some artists we think. N0VEM3ER 17, —The Journalism class popped up with a new paper, mimeographed. It's been officially christened The Spectator. Gref Bock now pilots the town paper,while Johanna edits the youngsters. 18, —Mr. Roth has started a junior band made up of junior high and ninth grade students. They should be called the Independents since each one serenely pursues his own sweet way, regardless pf resulting chaos. The Olsen twins announced today that their idea of Utopia is fooling the public. And maybe they can't fool them I 20, —We see by the paper that Bob Hecox will edit out annual and Gret Bock will be the business manager. 21, —The teachers produced Kempy and you should have seen Miss Dickout storming wilfully about; Mr. Robinson making the feminine aggregation's hearts flutter and Miss Monroe looking adorable as ever. 23,—The judging team went to Kansas City last week and told of their experiences in an interesting assembly today. The Junior-Senior prom was held in the assembly room tonight and Maybe it wasn't fun to see the results of the dancing school held last week{ Steve Walker expounded on I'm Glad I'm not a Girl for a whole column in the paper today. Why, Steve I DECEMBER 14,—Bob, our illustrious editor, is doing a column for the Daily News, called on the rebound . Rather clever I We beat 3elding 13-0 and it was some GAME ! The high school play has been cast,with a pair of Ranney's making love to each other. The juniors gave their assembly this p. M. Bright kids, these Juniors. ---- 'PR1 JANUARY 12, — Cowboy Cogswell's wrathy on Santy Claus. Every other boy in high school got a turtle-neck sweater for Christmas { Claude Chittick had a clever ditty in the paper yesterday describing an ambulance—vis; A siren roar—life is no more , 18,—The negative debate team went to Belding and walked all over their team. Clever creatures these boys J Somebody asked Rut Byrne what he thought the moon was and he replied, Heaven's beauty mark, Trude Delano,Jo and Elly fell thru ice at 3aldwin Lake.3rr{ FEBRUARY 3,—High School play tonight. During Millie's and Elly's love scene little brother hollered Gee, Mom, that's good acting. Villain Shaler was nearly melodramatically hissed. 10,—The blizzard gives us sleigh rides galore. 13, —Mr. Hampton's advanced speech class had a truth party today and some obnoxious people got told in good fashion. 17,—The Student Council from Alma was here today investigating our methods and reactions. 22,—A novel procession paraded through our halls this a. M, advertising High-Life. Max Wilcox, diminutive freshman was too cute for words in a huge green tie. Miss Straight's history classes have gone dramatic in a big way. Gave three plays this week. The French students celebrated Mardi-Gras.They all dressed in smocks and berets, imitating French school children. MARCH 6,— and from this date henceforth all lights in the Central High School shall be extinguished promptly at 6 P.M. and pouf ! no more night activities I The paper had a clever ditty about it ending thusly: No more is she(the school) to stay up late; to entertain. She must primly fold her hands.throw away her scarlet shoes, and let her permanent grow out, for the bright lights are not for her.The school has at last grown old. 10,—The girls up and had a party this afternoon with nary a man around, and among those present were Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Clara Bow, a cadet and his girl. 15,—Ssh I The sophomores have gone to HadesJ Only for their assembly, however. 22, —The advanced speech class invaded the cinema last night to critize the action, production, and construction—all a part of going to school these days J 23, —Reception for the senior girls at Mrs,' R. J. Tower's. Bob Edsall announced he'd found a cure for the depression —patching up broken love affairs. 3ud McLean will break 'em up. tt: -X ' APRIL I, 1933—The Spectator came out today wixh the most outrag- eously, uproarious pack of tall tales imaginable I Jo and Elly divorced, Robert Hecox with a harem, Dick C-ravelle and Ruth Swartzloff and Chris Bannen and Grace Christenson going places. Clever, wot? 5,—Eaton Rapids dropped in to see us Monday and maybe we weren't surprised! Ed O'Boyle was arrested, tried, convicted by the student council as an entertaining feature of the afternoon. A school dancing class is grooming the boys for the big Athletic Hop. Elly Ranney's advertising gang has certainly worked up some swelligant ideas—especially Junie Bredice's Athletic skeleton dangling in the assembly room. 7, —Unimm J Talk about fun! The Athletic Hop was tonight and maybe it wasn't keen! No banquet because of our old pal, the depression, but the dance more than made up for it. Why do the big burly football guys get so red and sheepish when they receive av ards? 19,—Kalamazoo Glee Club entertained us this A. K. with various and sundry types of singing. 27, — ’’Heart Trouble was presented last Friday to a capacity house and afterwards a reception was held for Howard Chen-ery, the playwright. MAY 2, —Party managers were chosen today. Hecox, Watts,and Fink- house. 3, —General caucus today. Whoope, m'deahsj There's a new ticket—Nonpartisans—with Lewis at the helm. The old parties are wrathy and have combined to beat them. 8, —How the fun does fly! Prelim speeches, 10, — The less said about the candidate's speeches the better. This election is creating more of a furore than anyone ever did before. Even the teachers are all wrought up. 12,—And now it's all over—including the shouting. The combined ticket beat the upstarts two to one. 17,—The glee club and instrumental classes entertained today with some very fine music. Mr, Roth has certainly worked wonders with his students as has Mrs, Scarvel. 26,—New officers installed. Something sad about seeing the old one's go out, isn't there? JUNE 8, —Sr. Swing out, II, --Baccaulaureate services. 15, —Graduation. 16, —Alumni Day and 3anquet. That's all and a great year it was, too ! i 9 Pm a heartbroken, raftsman; From Greenville I came, liy virtue s departed, alas, I declaim The strong darts of Cupid Have caused me much grief. Until my heart burst's asunder I'll ne'er find relief. ✓ I I 9 LOG RUNNING ON FLAT RIVER From the Ionia Standard How the Men bring in The Rear Kiddville, May 23, 1885 Lumbering on Flat River will soon be only a reminiscence and yet it has been one of the most important industries in central Michigan for forty years.The first saw mill at this place was constructed about 1840. A second was built above Greenville and since then the work of destroying the pine forest has gone on without interruption. The Michigan lumberman is a very energetic fellow who keeps things humming. This is illustrated by the system of log running on this river. The work of breaking the roll-ways begins as soon as the ice breaks up in the river and the drive is started. The whole length of the river is divided into section ,and a boss,with his men is put in charge of each section. Their business is to keep the logs moving and to prevent their jamming . Wing jams are formed on the shoals.That is, the logs are allowed to pile up on one side of the stream,forming which gives enough water to carry the logs through. As soon as the logs are well under way a gang of men is sent to the head of the river to start the rear . The rear consists of the logs which are left stuck in the banks and shallow places. If the water has been high, many logs are stranded in the low places. Since the ground is probably too soft to use a team, the men carry pevies (cant hooks) and with a speed that is astonishing roll the logs into the river. If, on account of timber, the logs cannot be rolled, they pick up even the largest logs and carry them to the bank. But the logs must be afloat and the men do not hesitate. They are obliged to work in the water full of snow and ice for hours at a time, and there is no day on the -run but what they are obliged to be in the water more or less. The men dress in the heaviest woolen Mackinaw shirts and leggins. They wear heavy boots, the soles of which are filled with spikes to prevent slipping from the logs. Most of them sleep at night in their wet clothing, and have an impression that they would catch cold if they put on dry suits., The log running on this river for many years has been under the efficient management of Hr.R.F. Sprague,of Greenville, secretary of the G, G.R. Log Running Co. The drive last year was the largest ever run and contained 200,000,000 feet,This year there are only 55,000,000 feet and no future drive will equal this one. Log running will soon be a thing of the past. The boys can get married, settle down, enjoy the wealth they have earned. When they retire to their estates and select a coat of arms I have no doubt it will be a rampant, or a spiked boot salient. ___ CHIEF WABASIS Near our present ’.fabasis Creek, formerly lived a tribe whose chief was of the same name. He stole a pot of gold which his people had collected and buried it. He was suspected and hated by them. Finally, revolting, they built him a cabin near Plainfield and ordered him not to leave that vicinity. At first he complied,but one fall he became restless, and crept away to watch the traditional autumn corn roast.He was received there as always, participated in the great merriment and at a late hour returned home.As he was about to enter his cabin,he was steathily shot by a lone Indian. Many people have dug in that region in vain for the pot of gold.—Kenneth Burns REMINISCING On March 17, 1881, a Pioneer Tea was held in the Congregational Church at which Mrs. John Green gave a short talk. I came to this settlement in 1844, said Mrs. Green, And at that time its sole inhabitants were Indians. For a long time my home was a headquarters for land-seekers, raftsmen, and mill hands. One time I kept thirty men overnight. Often the men would eat all the food I had but I was perfectly willing to fix more. ’Jhen my beds were full the latecomers slept on half-emptied sacks of bran and kept everyone awake with their complaints. The first four years were very pleasant, but then I got the ague and in addition had to nurse three sick children. The Indians in the settlement were Christians and I greatly enjoyed attending religious meetings with them.Our hymnbooks were printed in both the Indian and English versions. For weeks at a time these Indian families were my only companions. perhaps the queerest thing was our method of scrubbing the floor. After a town meeting------they were always held at my house-----the floor was taken up by the men, carried to the river, scrubbed, and then replaced and mopped. There were plenty of snakes in the early days; I once found a massauger in my house. Deer, too,were thick in the nearby woods, and wolves were seen all too often for comfort . As interpreted from an article in the Greenville Independent for March 18, 1881. DID YOU KNOW THAT: This was a typical bridal shower of 1845: W. Divine family had a team of oxen and a leather bed but that was all. Elder Chase gave.them seven plates and his wife gave three knives and forks. They also received six pewter spoons, one teapot, five pounds of sugar, one fourth of a pound of tea,and a yard of sheeting. Some poles, corded, served as a bedstead, a drygoods box did duty for a table, a nail keg answered for a chair? In 1867 the first railroad was brought to Greenville? Feb. 15, 1870 a tribute to John and James Close appeared in the local paper for their kindness to their oxen? March 38, 1870 two hundred and fifty men were employed at the Flat River Dam? In 1875 very little logging was done because of the panic and subsequent depression? December 37, 1875 the fifteen gas street lights were lit for the first time? Feb. 17, 1876 the firebell was returned for one of a different tone? In 1878 nickels became so numerous that the bank of Greenville refused to accept them on deposit? In September, 1876 Middleton and Son installed the first private telephone? August 8, 1879 The Baldwin Lake Boulevard was officially opened with toll tickets at fifteen cents or ten for dollar? March 4, 1880 a $700 bell was purchased for the new Congregational Church, with the inscription, My tongue shall speak Thy praise? February 17,1881 the Middleton's installed the first steam heating system? In 1884 the city purchased six boxes of patent kindling for getting up a steam more quickly in the fire engine? The pines hereabouts used to attain a height of 80 or 90 feet? 1887 Claude Chittick was appointed fireman? Early settlers got mail every five weeks via the 'pony express'? In 1895 an attempt was made to blow out the cornerstone of the Congregational Church but very little damage was done, even though the stone was laid almost twenty years ago? In 1845 the stock of the town's general store owned by McCready could have been comfortably placed in one wheel barrow? The bridge between Greenville and North Greenville was covered in early days? The first high school was dedicated in 1869? The first marriage ceremony in Greenville was that of Miss Green and Abraham Roosa? '9 • 1 • 13 MEMOIRS OF HARRIET E. KACOMBER Buildings, industries, and people have changed since I was a girl said Kiss Kacomber, ar.iling reminiscently. At one time my father, Judson Kacomber, was mayor of this town and he worked very hard to secure some means of fire protection for Greenville. As is alwa3's the case, people objected because of the increased taxes and ill feeling was rife. In spite of this a fire engine was purchased and a great altercation ensued over a name. One clear starry night my parents vie re aroused by the sound of water splashing on the windows. They were very much frightened and lit a lamp to investigate. Several men ran as they approached the well curb, leaving a little hydraulic pump mounted on wheels in their wake. On it s sides was painted L. Jud Kacomber. E-ventually the real engine was christened likewise andmymoth-er kept the little pump for washing windows. The time of greatest excitement in the old dajrs occured when the rear vient over . Then the town was thronged with lumbermen dressed in bright plaids and high boots. They were picturesque sights—these rugged,kindhearted men, who became the butt of all the tricks played by gamblers, saloon-keepers, and fast women. By the time they reached civilization they had accumulated a bit of money and were out for a good time. When the 'Flat River Navy' came to town decent women sta3'ed indoors'. There were many saloons here then and the surrounding territory reeked with the stench of stale liquor. Women of bad character frequented these places and added to the general debauchee. It was not an uncommon sight to see 'drunks' lying in the allies vThere the bouncers had thrown them. In the pre-railroad da3’,s everything was brought overland from Ionia by stagecoach. Lafayette Street was then merely a wavering wagon trail of hillocks and hollows with walks of white pine flanking either side of it. Nearly every board was full of tiny holes made by the coulks on the loggers' boots. Although the children were usually in school at the time, the biggest event of the year, to them, was the day the Indians came to town with baskets, wampum, etc. to trade. Greenville has always been a colorful, romantic place, but it has seen hard times and many failures. Just now there seems to be a brighter outlook on the future. I hope it will materialize shortly and allow the to’.7n to continue its progress. • 53 SETTLING OF DANES IN MONTCALM COUNTY Among the earliest immigrants to Montcalm county and the vicinity of Greenville were the danes. These early settlers were fearless,hardworking people who in time cane to form the backbone of the population. The first four Danes to settle in Montcalm County did so near Gowen. On July 26,1856 they held a conference and founded the 3ig Dane Settlement. One of these men,August Rasmussen had arrived there only three days before, having come from his native Denmark with his bride. This young couple embarked for America on May 22, 1856, reaching their destination at Gowen on July 26, 1856. For several days following their arrival they lived with a friend who had preceded them. Within a short time Mr. Rasmussen bought eighty acres of land at two dollars an acre. After he had built a log house he wrote to his brother, still in Denmark, telling him of the remarkable opportunities here awaiting those willing to work. His letter was answered, for in August 1857 thirty-six people came to make their permanent home in the forests of Michigan. As the numbers of these people increased, a school house was built and a teacher hired. Although she could only speak English and the children, Danish, they in time learned how to speak each other's language. For a time this school house served also as a church when Rev. Charles Spooner came from Greenville to preach. The first news of the Civil War to reach these people meant little, for they thought it would soon be over. However when Governor Austin Blair made a call for infantry six Danes enlisted, two of whom died for the Union cause.The war worked hardships on these stalwart people who were coming every year in increasing numbers. Prices rose to unprecented heights; the Danes had to resort to barter,and young, healthy men were forced to leave the farms for the war. Thus the Big Dane Settlement became the nucleus for extended settlement in this country. May we admire these Danes for their fearlessness, hardihood and respectibility, an invaluable heritage which we still recognize. MANOKA LAKE Long ago a young Indian princess fell in love with a white man. Since the girl's father, an Indian Chief, was opposed to their marriage,they determined to run away from him.When they attempted to escape him by crossing a lakevthe chief followed them in a canoe. Seeing that he would soon catch them, they tipped their canoe and drowned in each other's arms.They were never found. Since the princess' name was Manoka, the lake was named after her. Sometimes, too, it is called Fatal Lake because of this tragedy.—Frances Sheldon__________________________________ I 9 E 33 G. 3, to M F, one day Have you heard? M. F, to G. B, Not a word, G, B, to It, F, It seems to me. F. to G, 'But that could hardly be. G. B. to M. F. She was seen talking. M. F. to G. 3. Yes, while out walking. G. 3. to II. F. How could she be so bold? M. F. to G. 3. J_ To the proud possessor of ITJ a mole . G. 3. to M. F. .1. — r. Do you mean Earle? .M. F. to G. B. Yes, I think she likes her Squirrel. Things we would like to see changed besides the depression: Miss Lau's so to speak. Tardy people rewarded for effort. Axel Kildegaard's love of bells. Mr. Dobben's Now I think that's quite important. J e Svendsen's 3oy Friend. Gretchen 3ock's ideas of predestination. Hatch and Peg's uncongeniality. IVaaena Finch's everlasting gossip. Ball's Ding-Dong. Tom Sharpe's holstein cow or his goose. June Kieft's bashfulness. Ed O'Boyle's not kicking about something. These rumors about Miss Mixer to something more definite. Mi S3 Taylor's stride to Miss Edmond's trip. Harry Shaler, a job with P. G. Soap Co. Factory Motto: Keep Glean. ' Ruth G-ravelle's smirk. Fred 3ock and Bob Marshall with four E’s. Bob Hecox's dignity to something more suitable. Mr. Hampton's green tie. MERCURY Year in and year out he gazes on the multitude. For shame, stark naked man. Hast thou no modesty? 'Tis too bad for one as fast as you, Oh, Mercury. Better by far, as they say, to run away And be well-dressed some other day. Georgia had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb. Georgia had a little lamb, his fleece—well, none was blacker— And everywhere that Georgia,went, Georgia went, Georgia went, Why Bob was sure to track her. PARODY Oh where, oh where has my little Frosh gone. Oh where, oh where can he be? With his hair cut long and his pants cut short, Oh where, oh where can he be? Little Miss Hough, sat on a tuff Drinking her strawberry pop— Along came a boy—Much to her joy— And Nellie stopped drinking her pop. DITTY Go to school, Act a fool Bluff along— And then— Graduate College days Fall in love— Two men; Gretchen Bock went up the hill, To study her vocation— Whatever happened Gret maintained, Was all predestination. Can't decide Then a bride Married life Amen ! Poor little Grace .‘has lost her beau, And doesn't know where to get him. Leave him alone, and he'll come home As soon as you will let him. Now mY song it is ended; I hone it'g pleased all. 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