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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1939 volume:

I 3HOOL Name. _____ GREENVILLE, MI Life at a LIFE CHIGAN, HIGH SCHOOL Glance ! o % THURSDAY night . . . scattered pictures . . . waste basket full of paper . . . general disorder in 201 . . . conclusion: the Hi-Life staff has been meeting again! From October through April the staff met for the chief purpose of compiling this Annual. Of course, time-outs were called to laugh over snapshots and antiquated year books, but other hours were spent in conscientious work. Quantities of ideas (good and bad), paper, glue, sketches, and scribbling were called into play so that material most representative of life in Greenville High School might be included in this book. Through these efforts, it is the sincere hope of the staff and the Senior Class that this Hi-Life will prove to be a living and accurate account of the memorable year . . . 1939. 4 THIS June and in the many Junes to come, millions of young people throughout this country will receive a diploma to signify their completion of high school and college work. As these young people pause on the threshold of a new life, they reluctantly leave behind them the pennant and polo coat, the book and the pencil —only to become memories, faded and worn. Over the threshold stretches a life, new and unknown to them, full of the good and the bad, the breaks and the bumps. Many heights are there to be scaled and from each summit can be seen on the dim horizon even greater goals to be attained. Dreams and ambitions are not easily realized and the hardest roads to travel are the ones that lead to the top. The world today presents an imperative challenge to these young people, a challenge to go forward to meet and overcome the obstacles of this modern twentieth century. So, to the youth who, as boys and girls, are about to leave these familiar corridors to become the men and women of tomorrow, who face and must meet this challenge, we, the Class of 1939, dedicate this Hi-Life. IN APPRECIATION MR. CLAUDE V. COATS BEFORE reviewing the interesting events of the school year, 1938-1939, we, the Senior Class, would like to pause a moment to consider an event of highest importance to all of us. Just think—we have been in school twelve years and yet there has been one person who has given service for twice that long. In appreciation of this fact, the faculty and students wish to pay homage to Mr. Claude Coats, a man whose untiring efforts have been directed in the interests of the Greenville school system for nearly a quarter of a century. Mr. Coats is finishing this July his twenty-fourth year as a member of the School Board, serving as Secretary for fifteen years and as President for the past nine. Four superintendents have held office during this period—Messrs. Shigley, Booker. Holden, and Mabie. During his incumbency he has seen the dark, economic side, worked through the ups and downs, and yet Greenville's schools have remained open, their teachers paid, and numerous developments have taken place. In 1915—Mr. Coats' first year on the Board—the first showers were placed in the old gymnasium, the Manual Arts Department was begun, the Commercial Department had twelve typewriters. Among other changes which took place, of prime importance was the construction of the new addition to the high school building, for which the cornerstone was laid by Mr. Coats in the spring of 1936, and whose advantages we perhaps too little appreciate; Black Athletic Field transferred our football boys from a mud-puddle gridiron to a well-sodded stadium; Pearl Street School became twice its original size, and growth in space and equipment occurred in every department, particularly in agriculture, home economics, and in health education. His latest act has been to arrange for the purchase of the Mary E. Fish property for a future playground—a need long recognized and now to be fulfilled. Certain comparisons indicate most clearly to us the amount of change which has occurred since the installation of Mr. Coats. In 1915 the school budget was S35,289.38, in 1939, $105,000.00; the faculty then had twenty-six members in the system as compared to forty-two this year; and in 1916 thirty seniors received diplomas whereas this June will find eighty-four boys and girls marching out with the precious sheepskin —a total of 1,276 for the whole period. We are most fortunate to have had at the head for so long a time, a man whose chief concern has been for the youth of our city. Though we regret his retirement this July from active service— the longest in Greenville's school history—we are assured of his continued sincere interest in the educational affairs of the city. To Mr. Coats—our deepest appreciation and best wishes for the future! 6 Administration What tales of woe they hear! G. R. Smith V. E. Mabie A. J. Bower F. E. Tower R. A. Brown C. V. Coats 7 PHYLLIS FREBURG M. A. Jamestown University of Michigan FRANCIS GARTER A. B. Western State University of Michigan VIOLET HORNBECK B. S. Western State RUSSELL HOUCK M. A. Central State HELEN SELLERS A. B. Michigan State HARRIETTE SKIDMORE Michigan S ate SIDNEY AN: Central State RE B. S. FLORENCE TOWER A. B. Michigan State University of Michigan Faculty For them we apples! ' m ELIZABETH BARNUM B. S. Western State MARY CAMPBELL A. B. Albion GEORGE DIBBLE Central State FLOYD FERRIS B. S. Central State University of Michigan MARJORIE LOUTZENHISER B. S. Western State JEAN McCONKEY A. B. University of Michigan PHYLLIS MEYER A. B. Michigan State GEORGE OCKSTADT B. S. Western Stat BRENDALPARKINSON A. B. IS ADORE ROBBINS A. B. Western State LAWRENCE ROBINSON A. B. Central State 8 HERE'S to those who have struggled for long years to be handed a precious sheepskin! Below, you will see the guides for this struggling group through their last and fullest year . . . President Cline's and Vice-president Russell's books may be iust for an impression! . . . Treasurer Petersen and Secretary Belshaw might be doing some fancy book-keeping! Across the page are several reasons why the Seniors spent a busy year . . . The Jr.-Sr. Prom brought out many couples to dance on Thanksgiving Eve . . . Chaperones also enjoyed a turn or two around the floor! The class stowed away its nonsense (for a while) in December to stage the annual Christmas Assembly . . . some splendid effects were wrought with darkness and candle light and music. Couldn't even recognize some of the class members . . . what with wings, wise men, and beards appearing so suddenly! In February a whistle in the distance heralded the approach of the much-awaited Ghost Train . . . Super-sleuth Parsons, with some hysterical traveling companions, tracked down four, even more hysterical villains- -and everyone went home thrilled and quivery ! In March the Seniors again brought into the open their culinary ability ... at the entrance to the gym, the Food Mart was established with sandwiches and drinks to tickle the palate of the Carnival folk . . . Later in the evening, after the coronation, King Jack and Queen Shirley reigned supreme over the festivities. All in all—it's Hail to the joys of a Senior! EDITH PETERSEN ANNE BELSHAW Treasurer Secretary 10 ALICE ANDERSON V- The dimple in her chi within. Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Best girl dancer ry shoy deviltry CHARLES ANDERSEN I just don't like to talk. Basketball 1 Football 2 Baseball 2, 3 EARL H. ANDERSEN When a man is in earnest and knows about, his wgrk is c lf is a what he done. Track 1, 2 Football 4 Basketball 3, 4 Student Council 4 CHARLOTTE BAKER T A contented spirit is the sweetness of existence. All-school play 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior play 4 Debate 2 Declamation 1 Extemporaneous 3 Student Council 2 Girls' League President 2 Glee Club 3, 4 Annual Editor 4 Class Secretary 2 Class Actress JOHN BEARDSLEE How about a little celebration? Basketball 1, 2, 3 Golf 2. 3 Senior Play Assistant Football Manager 1, 2 Best boy dancer KURT BECKER A daring athlete, fearless and bold, admired by all, we are told. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 3, 4 Tennis 2, 3. 4 Senior Play 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 EDITH ANNE BELSHAW After her brilliant past, we know her future will be just as glorious. Valedictorian Class Secretary-Treasurer 1 All-school Play 2 Student Council 3 Girls' League President 3 Oratory 3, 4 Class Secretary 4 Senior Play 4 All-around girl JIM BOWER In actions faithful and in honor true. Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Golf 2. 3. 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Tennis 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Class Treasurer 3 Student Council 4 Senior Play 4 GERALDINE BROWN Her ways are ways of pleasantries. Glee Club 1 Declamation 1 PEGGY BROWN 'Her ways are ways of quietness. Glee Club 1, 2. 3 HERSCHELL BUTTS Sober but not serious—-quiet but not idle. All-school Play 3 Boys' Glee Club 3, 4 Commercial Club 4 Senior Play 4 THELMA E. CANNON Blessed with a winning smile. Glee Club 1 A. Anderson K. Becker H. Butts J. Conger C. Andersen E. Belshaw T. Cannon A. Crowell E. Andersen J. Bower A. Christensen D. Dann ARTHUR H. CHRISTENSEN If he has faults, he has left us in doubt. Basketball 2, 3. 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3 Football 2, 3 F. F. A. 2 Judging 2 Varsity Club 3, 4 ARTHUR CROWELL A smile for every boy, and two for girl. Cheer leader 2 Debate 3 All-school Play 1, Football Manager Class sheik DOROTHY A. DANN C. Baker G. Brown M. Clark J. Failing J J. Beardslee P. Brown R. Cline V. Fishell MARY FRANCES CLARK Her wishes are few, all easy to fulfill. None but herself can fill her place. All-school Play 1, 2, 4 Debate 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 Girls' League Board 3 Extemporaneous 3 Class officer 1 Declamation 1 Yell leader 1 Activity ticket chairman 3 RAY CLINE I never dare to talk as funny as I Senior Play 4 Pep book 4 Class President Yell leader 4 Student Council JERRY CONGER Can't keep his sense and nonsense apart. Yell leader 3, 4 Stage 3, 4 Card section 4 Projection club 4 Glee Club 3 Annual Staff 4 All-school Play 3 Pep book 4 JUNIUS FAILING A Ford, a can of gasoline, and thou. Class President 3 Senior Play 4 Student Council 3 Football 1, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 3, 4 Golf 1, 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 VIVIAN FISHELL A giggle, a splash of wit, and a merry smile. 12 The Struggle is Ended ANNETTE GIBSON You don't have to be a blonde to be preferred. Annual Staff 4 Girls League Board 2 Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Girls Trio 2 LUCILLE HAMBLIN Her ways are always the same—likeable. Glee Club I. 2, 3, 4 Commercial Club 4 SHIRLEY HANSEN A dainty, little, ioyful creature, with sheer delight in every feature. Annual Staff 4 Glee Club 3 Journalism 4 Best-looking girl ARTHUR HOLLAND Silence is wisdom—I'm si lent then. Football 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 CHARLES JENSEN What is nicer than to spend a school day out of school? ELOISE JOHNSON The rare art of being constantly and naturally herself. Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Class Secretary 3 All-School Play 3 Journalism 3. 4 HARRIETTE GREEN She goes as she pleases, and pleases as she goes. ELVERA A. HANSEN A lass with a winnirf way. Glee Club 3, 4 Commercial Club 4 ANNA MARIE HANSEN She that could think and never disclose her mind. Glee Club 2, 4 Most Bashful Girl MARIAN HANSEN My greatest desire is to be carefree. ELSIE L. HARRIS Incapable of doing a rude action. DONALD L. HART He calls not for a horse— he has a car! Football 1. 2. 3, 4 Band 1, 2. 3 FRANK HOWES What could he do with size, when he does so much without it? F. F. A. 2 3 3' « CLAIR IRISH PAULINE JENSEN A good disposition is better than gold. Orchestra 3. 4 Debate 3 F. F. A. 2, 3 Glee Club 4 A calm quiet pervades her actions and habits. Glee Club 4 LEROY JOHNSON If he has faults, he left us in doubt. WAYNE JENSEN Men of few words are best men. Tennis 1, 2. 3, 4 Golf 4 Basketball Mgr. 3, 4 Football Mgr. 2 Class Treasurer 2 Varsity Club 3, 4 NYLAH JONES Every day's work makes the next day's better. Annual staff 4 President Commercial Club 4 Girls League Board 4 Journalism 4 Glee Club 1 Prophet A. Gibson L. Hamblin S. Hansen A. Holland C. Jensen E. Johnson H. Green E. Hansen E. Harris F. Howes P. Jensen L. Johnson A. Hansen M. Hansen D. Hart C. Irish W. Jensen N. Jones 13 ROBERT STEWART KAEDING sit and think times I just Sometimes I and other sit. Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, Drum Major 3 FRANCES KIPP Here's to a girl with a heart and a smile that makes the bubble of life worthwhile. Girls League President 4 Girls League Board 3 Student Council 4 Glee Club 1 Best-liked Girl DONALD MARTENS It is not wise to be wiser than necessary. Football 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Basketball 3 KEITH KING One who devotes himself to things worthwhile. Mayor 4 F. F. A. 1, 2. 3. 4 Football 2, 4 Football Mgr. 3 Baseball Mgr. 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT KIPP Be good, and you'll be happy—but you'll miss a lot of fun! Annual Staff 4 Vice-president of Class 2 Student Council 1, 2 Band 1. 2, 3 Orchestra 1, 2, 3 Glee Club 4 Football 1, 2, 3. 4 'u'-c ARNOLD J. McCOLLUM O master mind, where you roaming? Class Mascot G. MERVIL KING A man of sinderity and good-will. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 judging 3, 4 Band 3, 4 Orchestra 3, 4 Glee Club 3. 4 ELEANOR LINCOLN Who knows only good can speak no ill. Girls League Board 4 Journalism 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 DOROTHY MILLARD Lucky are they who call this girl her friend. Glee Club 1, 2 Cheer Leader 1, 2, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Girl Reserves 1, 2 Play 2 MARIAN MEANS Our life is what thoughts make it. GERALDINE MOTE Quiet, but full of wholesome fun. NORMAN NIELSEN Hell make his mark in the world. Annual Staff 4 Football 2, 4 Tennis 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Best-looking Boy ERLINE NIELSEN He appears shy at first, but when you know him —O, Mercy! Pep-book 4 MAXINE NEITZEL Sober but not serious quiet, but not idle. Glee Club 2, 3 LESTER PATTEN It's fun to be a Senior when your heart belongs to a Sophomore. Baseball 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3. 4 Basketball 3. 4 Tennis 1, 2 Track 3 JACK PEARL Combined qualities of man and athlete. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 4 Golf 1 Class President 1 Varsity Club President 3, All-around boy Best liked boy Boy athlete MALCOLM PARSONS Look, he is winding up the watch of his wit—by and by it will strike! Newspaper 4 Debate 2, 3 Senior Play 4 All-School Play 4 Vice-president of Class 3 Class Actor MARVIN H. PEDERSEN What he wills to do he does with a will. O Ji J JL R. Kaeding F. Kipp D. Martens D. Millard N. Nielsen L. Patten K. King R. Kipp A. G. Mote M. Neitzel J. Pearl King M. Means E. Nielsen M. Parsons M. Pedersen DOROTHY PETERSEN A mischievous twinkle in her eye gives her away. Glee Club 3 Commercial Club 4 EDITH PETERSEN ELIZABETH JANE RITZEMA The mirror of fashion. Student Council 1 Best Dressed Girl ROY ROSSMAN SHIRLEY SORSEN “Kind and gentle heart has she. ARNOLD STAFFEN I could study if I wanted to, but—oh, those gur-ls!” Football 1, 2, 3. 4 Band 1, 2, 3. 4 Cheer Leader 3 All-school Play 3 Glee Club 3, 4 BEATRICE GRACE STAFFORD There is little of the melancholy in her. Annual Staff DONNA V. THOMPSON Common sense is not a common thing. NORMA TOMPSETT Just to be merry best becomes you. Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4 All-school Play 3 Annual Staff 4 A serious and sincere character. Girls' League Secretary 3 Class Secretary-Treasurer 1 Class Treasurer 4 Commercial Club 4 Annual Staff 4 PHYLLIS PETERSEN Sweetly reasonable. Glee Club 3 Student Council 4 Commercial Club 4 BLANCHE RAHN May she never change except in name. Commercial Club 4 ETHELYN MARY RASMUSSEN Ever loyal, ever true to the tasks she has to do. Glee Club 2 Most Dignified Girl Salutatonan FRANCES L. RICH We don't want him any longer—he's long enough. Football 1, 2, 3. 4 Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2. 3 Glee Club 1, 3. 4 Band 2. 3. 4 Orchestra 3 'What is the use of so much talking? Most bashful boy. RAYMOND RUSSELL In action faithful and in honor true. Class President 2 All-school Play 3 Class Vice-President 4 Most Dignified Boy JOE SAGE I doubt the wisdom of being too wise. Football 1, 2. 3 Glee Club 1, 3, 4 Class Poet RITA BARBARA SAYLES Her heart is always in the right place. Commercial Club 4 Annual Staff Rahn R. Russell D. Sharpe D. Thompson E. Rasmussen J. Sage M. Skinner N. Tompsett ALMA SEELEY She keeps her happiness by giving it away. Glee Club 3. 4 DONALD SHARPE We live but once, so let's enjoy ourselves. Student Council 1 F. F. A. Minstrel 2 MARVIN SKINNER His friends qualify him.'1 Band 3 Orchestra 2, 3 Baseball 2, 3. 4 D. Petersen F. Rich E. Sanborn S. Sorsen ELLA SANBORN The trick of singularity. Declamation 1, 2 Debate 2, 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 All-school Play 2 Senior Play 4 Class artist E. Peterson E. Ritzema R. Sayles A. Staffen P. Petersen R. Rossman A. B. 15 E. Van Allen D. Wheeler ETHEL VAN ALLEN It's nice to be pleasing when you're pleasingly nice.” J. Wilcox J. Youngs DOROTHY B. WHEELER My heart is changeable you see, variety is the thing for me. JUDITH D. YOUNGS A sweet personality, full of rascality. Senior Play 4 Class Flirt Glee Club 3, 4 SENIORS WITHOUT PICTURES VARIAN BAUMAN His good humor is a fountain never dry. Football 2. 3. 4 Track 2, 3 Glee Club 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 VIGGO H. HENDRICKSEN Sincerity in him is personified. LEROY PETERSEN A boy of sincerity and good will. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Football 4 Track 3, 4 WILLIAM EASTMAN Rather a handy man to have around. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 KENNETH NEVE Napoleon was a PALMER SHARPE Master of the trumpet. Football 1, 2, 3. 4 Band 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Class Musician CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWERS Blue and White Roses and White Daisies CLASS MOTTO Tonight we launch—where shall we anchor? CLASS SONG We are the class of thirty-nine Saying our adieu, To Greenville High and teachers fine And to each of you. A lump into each throat does rise As the time draws near High school life behind us lies Thirty-nine is here. We know we will ne'er forget you Dear old Greenville High Beneath a Montcalm sky of blue Beauty gold can't buy. We will say adieu to classmates And our school divine We will meet on other class dates, Class of thirty-nine. —Joe Sage. 16 Words of Our Poet CLASS POEM Our high school days we are leaving behind But there are many things that will remind Remind us of our dear old Greenville High 'Neath a western Michigan sunlit sky. We cannot forget the times we have had Both those that were good, and those that were bad For it's those memories that we hold dear Plus the very thoughts of our leaving here, That brings many a tear into our eyes As we look around and try to surmise What the future holds for a graduate. But it seems so hard to anticipate. We have come to school three seasons each year We've seen the leaves, grass, and snow disappear But none of these can really touch one's heart Compared to our havina to depart From Greenville High School and all that in it In whose midst we've enjoyed each minute. We'll miss the assembly before each game Though our spirit will always be the same We'll miss the sessions where we had to go, To study and not paper wads to throw. We will miss them all, but we cannot stay The time has come, now we must go our way. So we will scry adieu to Greenville High Though we are leaving you, it's not goodbye For as we step out in this world so wide Where we will take our places side by side With the rest of mankind in that large school Where live and learn is the eternal rule We'll remember our days in Greenville High And will hold them more dear as time flies by. —Joe Sage 17 JUNIORS' eld TO the victors belong the spoils,' they say, but to the victors in the various class elections there goes a great deal of responsibility! The Juniors, with little difficulty, selected four of the happiest people in their class to conduct class business very efficiently in their cheerful manner . . . honestly now, did you ever see President Hcrold Nielsen or his right-hand man, Darwin Sampson, when they weren't smiling? . . . June Hemmingsen, who counted the lucres, without a smile? ... or Secretary Johnson when she wasn't laughing? They certainly did their part in making the Jr.-Sr. Prom a success and every other school party for that matter . . . The annual Junior Assembly made a hit ! . . . everyone was particularly pleased when Bad Boy Toby stole the show . . . the Style Show brought the usual response that pretty clothes always bring! Their gambling den at the C. C. C. brought them money and everyone else pleasure. After this year's success, they can't help but be successful Seniors. That serious-looking group at the bottom of the page is the executive committee of the Sophomore Class ... a wiser, more efficient group cannot be found! To organize and keep that Sophomore class running smoothly is no joke . . . they are the largest, peppiest group in this institution, but Bill Richmond. Ferris Hough. Morine Curtis.and Marjorie Edsall have done a swell job! ... a large percent of the class turned out for all the parties and they were well-represented in sports, debate, school play, and other activities ... at the C. C. C. they conducted the biggest soda bar ever seen around these parts! ... a fine class of Juniors-to-be! Now we come to those can't-get-them-down Freshmen! . . . Albert Gibson, Curt Bradley, Betty Amidon, and Edna Mae Cordes took it upon their young shoulders to organize the Freshmen group for the four years of high school ahead . . . and what a fine start they got! . . . they walked away with first prize for the most business at the C. C. C. (who didn't get stuck with a camera ticket?) The members of this class are some of the greatest party goers” in school ... if there isn't a party, then they make one! . . . From the picture you may doubt that they have a good time! . . . the party may have lagged a bit—or could it have been the company? . . . probably a time-out ! ... at least we know a Freshman can sit down! All kidding aside, they are a fine group—hope there will before like them! For that matter, the entire lot—Juniors. Sophomores, and Freshmen—is on the 0X1' jov -™oar Cx f� j JTMSH i President—Harold Nielsen Vice-president—Darwin Sampson Secretary—Eleanor Johnson Treasurer—June Hemmuigsen President—Albert Gibson Vice-president—Curtis Bradley Secretary—Edna Mae Cordes Treasurer—Betty Amidon President—Fred Richmond Vice-president—Ferris Houcjl Secretary—Monne Curtis Treasurer—Marjorie Ann Edsall 18 JUNIOR CLASS First row: A. Wilcox, J. Gorman, E. Copeland, M. Larsen, D. Sheffer, L. Weber, H. Forward, N. Russell, P. Phelps, W. Jones, G. Reynolds, W. Ruch, F. Alsgaard, V. Neve. 1 CO Second row: Miss Loutzenhiser, M. Miller, L. Weber, M. Knapp, E. Albert-sen, V. Huckleberry, E. Sanborn, T. Hoffmaster, I. Rigdon, J. Clifford, H. McLean, M. Rowland, A. Parker, E. Slater, Miss Sellers. 9 Third row: M. Harrison, B. Collier, V. Hosford, T. Hoffmaster, B. Abbey, D. Johnson, L. Cooper, L. Kraft, B. Smith, B. Tucker, J. Hemmingsen, P. Goetsch, D. Allen, B. Jones. 4 Fourth row: V. Palmateer, V. Arntz, E. Johnson, J. Barlow, M. Carlin, R. Bowerman, M. Blanding, M. Hansen, L. Griffith, F. Newton, I. Butler, B. Hart. 0 20 First row: G. Johnson, M. Coleman, J. Black, A. Walker, J. Wood, D. Robertson, C. Ingraham, C. Brown, R. Simmons, G. Giglio, J. Schutte. 1 Second row: Mr. Dibble, A. Paulsen, L. Nielsen, C. Johnson, N. Hansen, R. Heimbecker, R. Hubbs, C. Garlick, J. Howell, L. Conroy, Mr. Garter. 9 Third row: D. Burgess, A. Briggs, H. Keselring, L. Bradley, J. Bower, D. Seabolt, D. Sampson, H. Nielsen, H. Skinner, R. Hansen. A Fourth row: R. Wright, R. Bow, L. Kinney, J. Gorman, C. Nielsen, R. Christensen, F. McQuay, A. Irish. 4 0 JUNIOR CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS First row: M. Curtis, M. Jones, A. Reynolds, M. Shilling, I,. Neitzel, M. Lewis, J. Crawford, L. Ritter, B. Baldwin, B. McKay, V. Petersen, D. Harper, E. Sorensen. 1 o Second row: Miss Barnum, E. Risdon, S. Nielsen, A. Christensen, F. Belshaw, V. Maxfield, A. Snyder, R. Kurnat, D. Giglio, R. Clark, L. Holmden, M. Spear, Miss Meyer. y Third row: H. Hansen, M. Carpenter, E. Holland, M. Edsall, M. Nielsen, P. Bowerman, V. Smith, M. Russell, B. Brazee, R. Anderson, A. Edgecombe, H. Twa, E. Wilsted. A Fourth row: H. Wood, B. Hall, L. Kipp, D. Meek, A. Nelson, B. Hosford, K. Hansen, H. Tenney, B. Dietrich, A. Hansen. 1 22 1 1 First row: R. Sheldon, F. Richmond, G. Sheldon, A. Christensen, D. Ranney, L. Staffen, R. Powers, P. Lewis, F. Hough, J. Highfield, M. Higgins. Second row: Mr. Ferris, C. Walker, A Howes, L. Furman, D. Burgess, R. Ritter, L. Kennedy, L. Wooster, J. Griffith, C. Wolverton, F. Bissell, Mr. Houck. Third row: D. Otterbacher, A. Blanding, K. Swartz, J. Fox, K. Ledin, I. Nielsen, J. Harris, H. Thompson, D. Blanding, G. Burdick. Fourth row: C. Harris, L. Miller, J. Woods, E. Ranney, J. Wilson, W. Tiffany, A. Shenefield, R. Curdy, J. Hahnenberg, F. Wakefield. 9 4 1 SOPHOMORE CLASS FRESHMAN CLASS • j- — First row: V. Lappley, L. Miller, W. Phillips, H. Kerns, L. Callahan, B. Flannery, L. Wheeler, H. Martin, J. Fries, V. Curtis, B. Johnson, E. Hansen, C. Visel, V. Petersen. 1 Second row: M. Sisson, B. Amidon, J. Reynolds, H. Thompson, M. Rolens, F. Normandy, A. Lewis, D. Amidon, E. Cordes, M. Petersen, B. Johnson, M. Sweat, M. Jones, G. Lillie, Miss Skidmore. 9 Third row: Miss Hombeck, R. Rich, H. Yeomans, B. Van Vlerah, H. Rigdon, M. Hansen, D. Harris, P. Rasmussen, E. Nielsen, J. Patten, J. Irish, G. Hamper, J. Purdy, M. Vining. 4 Fourth row: B. Carlin, W. Elkins, J. Bopp, H. Smith, A. Petersen, J. Bristol, J. Hansen, R. Olsen, V. Mote, E. Johnson, E. Bailey, M. Wakefield, B. Burns, C. Nelson. 2 24 1 First row: P. Baker, K. Aylsworth, G. O'Brien, E. Pedersen, H. Green, D. Tower, R. Hansen, J. Cooper, M. Tuttle, C. Cooper, R. Russell, G. Belshaw. Second row: Mr. Pfahler, V. Wood, A. Gibson, L. Jensen, J. Filgas, H. Carter, N. Hamp, C. Bradley, K. Johnson, B. McClellan, R. Thompson, Mr. Ockstadt. Third row: A. Kerns, L. Snyder, W. Loding, C. Bradley, P. Wise, C. Walking-ton, W. Arntz, O. Skinner, F. Peck, I. Guilfoyle, L. Gottesliben. 9 4 2 FRESHMAN CLASS Darn Shoestring! Well! Here Goes! The Mayor! Off to the Races! Ah, Bliss! Good Housekeepers! What Are You Laughing at? The Professor Educational Funnies Action! Why Study? Peaceful Sleep! My Pal! Pausing! Game's Over! Outdoor Girls On Your Mark! There's Something About a Uniform! Vacation Gal! Well, Shut My Mouth! Please Worthy Superior! 26 � � BELIEVING in the old adage All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy (it's no fun for Jill either!', the various school organizations do their part to keep up the social side of this educational grind. The Student Council had a big hand in keeping everybody happy . . . leading off the Fun Parade” with the Fall party. Some farmer must have been hopping” when he found that his stump fence had been transferred to the assembly room of G. H. S. . . . pumpkins and com shocks sprung up over night and added to the rural setting and everybody rallied 'round with pent-up fall spirit to make the first party of the year a supreme delight. Peg O' My Heart was next in the offing . . . Greenville attics had a goin over to costume the production. The entire cast turned in a fine performance— including the dog who made his dramatic debut! The F. F. A. threw in their contribution for pleasure . . . the Fair detained hordes of intellects on their way to class . . . who could resist those eats”? . . . and there were some new exhibits to be viewed at every visit! The Girls League pageant calls for a position in the parade . . . It's surprising what can be done with a few simple stage settings, lights and a little grease paint thrown in! . . . the pageant proved to be even more inspiring than last year's performance. Around December fifth, session periods were given over to the problem of counting the days, hours, minutes and seconds until vacation—and the Blow-Out ! . . . the coaches dampened quite a number of spirits that evening by tucking the basketball squad in bed early, but the boys made every minute count! . . . The remaining fancy-free dancers stayed on and on! . . . Then came Spring! ... a queer season—made you lose your dignity and dig out the skates . . . you found yourself counting the holes in the session room ceiling again! . . . your feet wouldn't stay still when music was played . . . your gambling vein came to the surface and by March everything was set for the C. C. C. More allowances were shot at that affair than at any other but the general reaction seemed to be I had my money's worth of fun! ... At the bottom of this page is pictured a heart-breaking occasion!— remember when the cheer leaders led the mourning as Belding's banner was burned preceding that friendly little game ? . . . Oh me, this younger generation! . . . After running through the events of 1939 there might be some doubt but— no foolin', we study, TOO!! 23 Petersen. Mr. Dibble. Nielsen, Kipp, Jensen, Gorman, Gibson, Barlow, Ranney, Wakefield, Cline. Lewis. Bower, Andersen, Mr. Allinder, Richmond, Kin 7 Gorman, Miss Campbell, Belshaw. Barlow, Ranney, Clark, Highfield. STUDENT COUNCIL THE meeting will now come to order! . . . noble words spoken each Tuesday by Mayor Keith King to this active group. After several delays they produced Peg 'O My Heart . . . came out on the long end financially (they seem to come out on the long end in session, too!) Holiday cheer . . . the session room a Christmas spectacle for the annual blowout! . . . speaking of blow outs—the C. C. C. and the May Banquet were two successes not to be treated lightly. We were glad to see the townspeople supporting local sports this year . . . many made out of town games also. A common sight . . . Chief Earl Anderson with set jaw lurking about to keep the usual peace. Phyllis Petersen with her swift pencil keeping the student body posted on what was what, and Jim Bower guarding the money bags! Our hats are doffed in admiration to this efficient and successful council! DEBATE ON passing the Speech Room, you could look in and find anyone of these people—Jean Gorman, Faith Belshaw, June Barlow, Dick Ranney, Mary Clark, or Jack Highfield—flourishing arms and talking so diligently to an imaginative audience that you wondered who was wrong—you or they! Other times found them behind piles of newspapers, magazines, and books . . . taking notes like mad . . . sometimes that far-away, intelligent look in their eye! It all adds up to this: Resolved that the United States should establish Alliances with Great Britain . . . not an easy question and good for many a night of research. Yet under the coaching of Miss Campbell, the burning of the midnight oil brought results and the squad returned home with the most victories in a long while. Remember those debate trips though? . . . flat tires . . . burned-out engine . . . too much candy . . . Oh, Oh! Barlow, Miss Parkinson. Wakefield, Jones, Larsen, Kipp, R. Bowerman, Lincoln, Miss Hornbeck, P. Bowerman, Edgecombe. GIRLS LEAGUE PARTIES, teas, banquets, dances . . . 1 Without our League things would be a little dull, think the local girls ... It hasn't been easy . . . every year a little bigger, and a little better responsibility. Look at this businesslike and competent staff, headed by Frances Kipp, who has shown such leadership as to command the admiration of all! . . . the Christmas Chocolate ... a glowing tree . . . the softly-lighted stage with the Wise Men, each year becoming more and more a tradition. Then, February . . . hearts and still more hearts . . . the League entertained the boy-friends. For women only . . . the style show, accompanied by Oh's and Ah's ! June . . . girls in caps and gowns . . . farewell banquet! ... Of course a few flies have marred the proverbial ointment ... a few run-ins with the weather man . . . minor dis couragements and failures, but what a lot of carefree happy times! 30 HI-LIFE STAFF Editor-in-chief .... Business Manager . . Literary Editor . . . . .... Nylah Jones Feature Editor .... Mary Clark Photography . . Norma Tompsett Assistant Photography Jerry Conger Sports Editor . . . Norman Nielsen Art Editor Art Assistant .... Typists Edith Petersen Rita Sayles Faculty Adviser . . . . . . Miss Parkinson Sayles, Petersen, Jones, Hansen, Miss Parkinson, Baker, Conger, Stafford, Tompsett, Kipp, Gibson, Nielsen. F. F. A. HERE is pictured the group of individuals who conducted the F. F. A. Fair which is not only a big event in the local school calendar but one which is looked forward to by all of the surrounding districts. The F. F. A. has done more perhaps than any other group, to give Greenville High School a reputation for progressiveness. Their Fair is becoming a bigger event every year. Keith King held the reigns this year and was ably assisted by Clayton Nielsen, Charles Andersen and Art Holland. The local chapter shipped four boys off to Chicago as a reward for their Fair prizes. The Amateur Show held in connection with the Fair offered amusement for everyone. In April, the boys took their fathers to town for the annual Father and Son Banquet—it was hard to tell who was having the best time—Dad or Son! ... A burst of applause is due Mr. Pfahler and his boys for a very successful year! GREENVILLE CHAPTER No.73 Paulsen, Hansen, Lewis, Andersen, K. King, Nielsen, Holland, Higgins, Hahnenberg. Green, Jensen, Carter, M. King, Garlick, Briggs, Heimbecker, Thompson, Staffers. Mr. Pfahler. Black, Howell, Swartz, Miller, Tiffany, Bower, Hubbs, Otterbacker, Wooster, Christensen JUDGING MYSTERY surrounds the men on the Judging Team. You approach one of them and say, How do you do it? . . . and he will look at you and start, Well, first you— . . . then when he finishes you walk away still in a daze! Judging takes a great deal of skill and under the direction of Mr. Pfahler, the local team seems to possess that skill . . . everything comes beneath their eagle gaze— corn, horses, cows, potatoes, or any of those mysterious things one finds down on the Farm. There is very little local judging done except for practice work, but each May the team departs for their spring judging trip. When they return, usually one look at them will tell the results . . . they have a light in their eve ... a bounce in their step . . . and a feather in their cap, all meaning that there is a victory or two lurking about. Bower, M. King, Andersen. K. King Jensen. Hansen, Christensen, Heimbecker, Mr. Pfahler. 31 H. Green, R. Heimbecker, C. Irish, D. Sampson, J. Black. H. Nielsen, A. Walker, J. Sage, A. Staffen, R. Kipp, A. L. Christensen, M. King, F. Wakefield, Mr. Robbins. A. Card, N. Nielsen, F. McQuay, J. Gorman. N. Hansen, H. Butts, K. Becker, F. Rich. V. Bauman, H. Skinner. R. Christensen, R. Bow, J. Failing, J. Bower, C. Nielsen. BOYS GLEE CLUB THIS notice. Boys Glee Club will sing in public today . . . Please wear ties! appeared on the bul letin many times during the past year. Two years ago there was no Boys Glee Club and most of the male vocalizing around school was done in the locker room. Now. the group pictured here makes the rafters ring” with their music. Mr. Robbins held the baton while the group made several appearances. The boys sing in such a spirited manner that wherever they appeared they kept their audiences in high spirits and were enthusiastically received. ORCHESTRA GIVE them the down beat. Mr. Robbins!—one . . . two . . . three . . . four, and the orchestra is started on one of its lovely melodies . . . It's not always so easy to make these melodies lovely, either . . . stand around some time and watch an orchestra rehearsal! . . . We'll try that one again—all right, you violins snap out of it . . . O. K.! . . . NOW, over again! . . . the greatest care is taken to see that every detail is just right. By the way, while watching a rehearsal one day, it was a down-right shock to see the number of girls who have turned out to swell the ranks of both Band and Orchestra . . . More power to the feminine music-makers! . . . The Orchestra assisted at the school plays and many public affairs this year. They also made up an important part of the May Festival orchestra . . . Hard work is what makes their programs so ultra-special. we're sure! . . . 'Tis said that musicians feel rewarded if only people enjoy their music ... so, the members of this group ought to feel repaid, say we all! P. Bowerman, F. Wakefield. N. Tompsett, A. Irish, J. Barlow, M. Wakefield, D. Christensen. H. Nielsen. A. Wooster, D. Edsall, F. Belshaw, D. Plank, D. Sampson, A. Blanding. A. Edgecomb, M. Blanding, K. Johnson. C. Irish, R. Christensen, R. Griswold, C. Bradley, M. King. Mr. Robbins. Mr. Swanton, Holland, Burgess, Failing, Patten, Rich, Becker, Pearl. Burgess. Mr. Ockstadt. Mr. Ferns, Bower, Martens, Wilson, Bauman, A. H. Christensen, King, Jensen. Ingraham, Walker, H. Nielsen, C. Nielsen, Petersen, Hubbs, Johnson, A. L. Christensdifc' VARSITY CLUB . . . AND we’ll call it the Varsity Club! . . . I nominate Jack Pearl as the first president —and so it was! ... a new organization came into existence in Greenville High School. For a new organization, the club lost little time in getting into the swing of things. While on the topic of swing—the Varsity Dance, with the aid of the most popular number of the evening— Deep Purple — and with the extremely striking decorations, was one of the most enjoyable evenings of the year. The men of action also helped, with their game room, to make the C. C. C. a successful affair . . . The cooperation of field and gym is not forgotten after season, but is carried on by Varsity Men in their new organization! 32 GIRLS GLEE CLUB GIRLS, her© are your pitches . . . do you have them now? . . . Mmmm . . . Mmmm . . . Mmmm . . . thus another Glee Club rehearsal gets under way. Every year the group gets a little larqer and the photographer's job a little more difficult. In November the curtains parted . . . Miss Freburg raised her hand for attention . . . the chord was struck and the girls made their first appearance of the year before the Teachers' Institute. Several times during the year the whole group or parts of it appeared in public. With Miss Freburg at the music stand . . . everyone knew that the girls had been working . . . particularly after they heard them. BAND EVERYBODY loves a band . . . and because they do, Mr. Robbins and his musicians were out for all the football and basketball games. Couldn't help but notice the number of hot dogs those music makers could consume at the games . . . It's no secret, though, that horn blowing and drum beating is not easy work . . . especially at the Belding vs. Greenville Basketball game! From this year's work the band has proved that they are a well-trained and organized unit and a band that Greenville High School can be proud of. A. Irish, M. Wakefield, F. Wakefield, P. Bowerman, A. Edgecombe, J. Johnson, A. Staffen. J. Barlow. D. Christensen, J. Filgas, M. King, L. Kumat, F. Rich. D. Sampson, D. VanAllen, D. Planck, D. Filgas. M. Blanding, A. Blanding. B. Barnes, B. Backus, C. Bradley, C. Wolverton, Mr. Robbins, R. Hyde, G. Nichols, R. Arntz. STAGE AND AMPLIFYING CREWS HOUSE lights out . . . swift curtain . . . the play is on! —and these hard-working men spring into action! Behind the scenes this is how it goes: Psst . . . public address . . . louder. What's the matter with the Ghost train? . . . isn't it going to stop? . . . the thunder sheet! . . . THUNDER! . . . louder . . . lights, lights, not wind! . . . on it goes until the final curtain and the crew collapses. Another performance is over for both the cast and the crew. 33 J. Conger, A. Irish, F. Howes, D. Robertson, I. Wood. Don’t play with the window-shade! Off to class! Gentlemen of the Faculty! The Lonq, Lonq Trail Mr. Chatrma The Crowd watches! Are you ready? Fancy meetinq you herel ]oe and his beard On the shelf Carry my books! I’m waiting Want a ride? Hail, Hail, the qanq's Mermaids A new slant on schooll I'm waitinq for a street-car! This is a proble Stars and Stripes on a winter morninq Who is he? Headed for Gould's and the pause that refreshes'. Ho fisY Well, that s a new one! G-R, G-R, G-r-ee-n Going some place? Time poses Looking up ii Grab your skates and come alonq! The flowers that bloom in the sp 34 i, P. Sharpe, T. Ingraham, C. Nielsen, F. Rich, athletics ver, L. Peterson, V. Bauman, H. Keselring, A. per, B. Richmond, . Filgas, C. Cooper, R. Powers, jhlield, P. Lewis, R. Hansen, M. Tuttle, K. Bradley, Bottom row: Chuck, Art, Toby, Les, Clayton. Lowell Opp. . . 6 G. H. S. . 0 Hastings . . 6 . 7 Alma . . 6 . 0 fielding . . 13 . 13 Mt. Pleastnt . . . 7 . 21 Big Rapids . . 13 . 0 Fremont . . 13 . 7 Ionia .... .. 13 . 13 ,-c ® Np £ ( WITH this small space dedicated to football, the Class of '39 wishes to pay tribute to the team that led G. H. S. to one of its most successful seasons in many years. Inspired by eleven returning lettermen and the largest squad ever. Coaches Swanton and Ockstadt started to mold a team that was going to win the Western Central League Championship. A well executed pass offense was used, together with a wide open brand of football with plays running from shift formation. The Purple and Gold led by Co-Captains. Jack Pearl and Kurt Becker, started off the West Central League schedule with a brilliant last minute finish to whip Hastings 7-6. The G. H. S. team went on to place Jack Pearl, Francis Rich, Palmer Sharpe, and Don Martin on the All-Conference team in this League. Jack Pearl (captain) and Toby Ingraham were also placed on the All-Conference team in Six B competition. Ockstact 36 M � « First Row: J. Pearl, D. Burgess. D. Martens. L. Patten. P. Sharpe, T. Ingraham, C. Nielsen. F. Rich, C. Johnson, A. Holland, K. Becker. Second row: J. Wilson, J. Woods, J. Failing, J. Bower, L. Peterson, V. Bauman, H. Keselring, A. Christensen, D. Ranney, K. King, D. Hart. Third Row: Mr. Ockstadt, B. Arntz, H. Thompson. J. Cooper, B. Richmond, J. Filgas. C. Cooper, R. Powers, J. Hahnenberg, B. Kipp. N. Nielsen, Mr. Swanton. Fourth Row: A. Walker, G. Belshaw. R. Thompson, J. Highfield, P. Lewis, R. Hansen, M. Tuttle, K. Bradley, R. Russell. WEST CENTRAL LEAGUE STANDINGS Percentage Greenville.............................1.000 Hastings ..................................666 Belding ...................................000 Ionia .....................................000 SIX B STANDINGS Percentage Big Rapids.................................833 Alma ......................................600 Mt. Pleasant...............................500 Midland ...................................333 Fremont ...................................250 Greenville ................................250 Lowell Opp. ... 6 G. H. S. . 0 Hastings ... 6 . 7 Alma ... 6 . 0 Belding ... 13 . 13 Mt. Pleastnt ... 7 . 21 Big Rapids ... 13 . 0 Fremont ... 13 . 7 Ionia ... 13 . 13 37 First row: Don Burgess, J. Failing, L. Patten, L. Petersen, K. Becker, Jim Bower, Dale Burgess. Second row: Coach Swanton, J. Cooper, C. Ingraham, A. L. Christensen, J. Pearl, A. Christensen, M. Coleman, C. Cooper, Coach Ferris. Third row: J. Hahnenberg, J. Wood, D. Ranney, Jack Bower, H. Keselring, P. Lewjs, W. Jensen (Mgr.) WITH approximately fifty boys and six returning lettermen reporting, Coach Swanton attempted to secure a winning combination for the '38-'39 season. Although winning only four games, the Greenville team provided its followers with many thrills. Whether winning or losing, Greenville's fans continually packed the gym to roar their approval and show their good sportsmanship. Although losing six letter-men from this year's squad, Greenville High School should have plenty of potential power next season. SCORES Opp. G. H. S. Mt. Pleasant . ... 23 . . 13 Fremont .... ... 24 . . 22 Lowell .... ... 26 . . 31 Hastings ... 22 . . 23 Belding .... ... 26 . . 16 Alma .... ... 31 . . 29 Big Rapids ... 37 . . 17 Hastings ... 25 . . 32 Belding .... ... 28 . . 18 Ionia .... ... 30 . . 24 Ionia .... . . 34 Alma .... ... 41 . . 9 Big Rapids ... 22 . . 15 Mt. Pleasant ... 29 . . 19 WEST CENTRAL LEAGUE Percentage Belding ......................................667 Hastings ................................... 667 Greenville ...................................500 Ionia ........................................167 SIX B STANDINGS Percentage Alma .......................................1.000 Fremont ......................................571 Big Rapids ...................................500 Mt. Pleasant..................................440 Midland ......................................235 Greenville ...................................000 38 TRACK WITH their minds turning to the out of doors and the warm spring air, the 1939 team got off to a flying start. Most any night the thinclads could be seen going through their paces—jumping, hurdling, sprinting, hurling the discus, or boosting themselves over that bar with a javelin—only to return to the showers exhausted, yet better prepared for competition. This is the first really organized Track Team that G. H. S. has had and the boys did right well by themselves. Coach Ockstadt should have plenty of potential power and speed for an even stronger team next year. Keith King was the only returning letterman. 1st row: Cooper, Robertson, Powers. Russell, Thompson, Giglio, Simmons, Wood. 2nd row: Holland, Wolverton. King, Colman. Burgess, Andersen, Wooster. 3rd row: Martens, Pearl, Rich, Christensen, Bauman. Petersen, Hanson. BASEBALL WITH a turnout of approximately twenty-five boys, including eleven returning lettermen, the baseball season got under way with full glory. Coach Swanton's team displayed plenty of zip and pep to its many enthusiastic followers. The returning lettermen were: Charles Andersen. Kurt Becker, Dale Burgess, Art H. Christensen, Art L. Christensen, Raymond Hubbs. Charlie Johnson, Gordon Johnson. Don Martens. Leroy Petersen and Les Patten. Throughout the season one could hear such cries as batter up, strike one, ball three, you're out, and occasionally a home run! resounding from the Fairgrounds for blocks around—making irresistible appeals to any of us who chanced to be within hearing. 1st row: Christensen, Johnson, Burgess. Johnson, Becker, Martens 2nd row: Christensen. Ranney. Anderson, Petersen. Miller. Sampson, Garlick. 3rd row: Mr. Swanton, Horton, Highfield. Cooper, Hansen, Briggs, Otterbecker, Nielsen. GOLF AND TENNIS FORE! . . . with this call sounding in its ears, a team consisting of four veterans carried the G. H. S. colors to the greens in the 1939 golf season—Coach Garter and his charges did right well throughout the season bringing many a victory to their Alma Mater. The returning lettermen were: Jim Bower. Junie Failinq, Toby Ingraham, and Clarence Brown. Failing, Ingraham, Filgas, Ranney. Bower, Brown, Jensen, Cooper. Immediately following, and with a swish to the nets the tennis team got off to another successful season. With three returning lettermen—Kurt Becker, Wayne Jensen, and Jim Bower—and a host of worthy aspirants comprising the team, how could the season be anything but successful? Jensen, Bower, Becker, Mr. Robinson, Nielsen, J. Wood, J. Cooper. 39 W hen we were September 7—Today we entered upon our last year at Greenville High with Miss Parkinson and Miss Campbell as our guides. September 14—The first class meeting of the year was held in order to nominate class officers. September 21—The Freshmen girls were honored at a Girls League Party with Miss Parkinson, Miss McConkey and Miss Hombeck as advisers. September 23—The first football game of the season was lost to Lowell with a score of 6-0. Becker was injured and was unable to participate in several later games. September 23 -The first pep assembly of the year was held with Mr. Allinder acting as chairman. Jerry Conger, Ray Cline, Dorothy Millard and Helene McLean were elected yell leaders for the coming year. September 30 Greenville defeated the Hastings football team here with a score of 7-6. October 7—Once again Greenville lost a football game to Alma on the home field. The score was 6-0. October 14 We tied our first game with our old rival, Belding. with 13 points going to each team. October 21 -The first all school party of the year, the Fall party, was held today. Music for the dance was furnished by J. Clark McLellan's orchestra. School spirit was very high. October 21—Our football team defeated Mt. Pleasant team here with a score 21-7. October 27-28 During these days we were free from school duties because of the Teachers' Institute. October 28 -The Big Rapids football team defeated our gridiron team there, the score being 13-0. October 31 • November 1 The members of the Senior class had their pictures taken by photographers from the Camp Studios at Ypsilanti. November 2 - 3—The lower classmen and organizations were photographed. November 4—The Fremont football team was defeated by our team today. 20-13 was the score. November 7 - 8—The Agricultural Fair was held on these days in our local gymnasium. Many organizations participated in the exhibitions. November 9. 10. 11—Once again Greenville High School was host to the Michigan Potato Fair in the gymnasium. November 11—An Armistice Day Program was observed today in the local high school. Mr. Morris K. Davis, was the main speaker. November 12 The football game with Ionia there proved to be another tie. The score was 13-13. November 16—The football banquet was held today in the home economics room. The food was prepared by the Student Council. November 22 -The student body was entertained today by a magician. November 23—The Junior-Senior Prom was held tonight. Music for dancing was provided by J. Clark McLellan's Orchestra. November 24-25—There was no school on these days because of Thanksgiving Day. December 2—We played Mt. Pleasant here. December 5—There was no school today because of the County Institute which was held here. The dinner was prepared and served by the Girls' League. December 20 Today the Girls League Christmas Chocolate was held in the high school auditorium. Many mothers and students were present to witness the pageant and to enjoy the refreshments which were served later. Chocolate was poured by Miss Sue Bower, a graduate of Greenville High, and Mrs. V. Mabie. December 21—On this day the Senior class presented its annual assembly in the form of a Christmas pageant. This program is usually handled by the school as a whole, but the Seniors were given the honor of presenting it this year. December 21—School closed today at noon for the Christmas holidays. Excitement ran high among both teachers and students. December 21—The Christmas party was held this evening in the auditorium. Student cooperation still flourished. January 3—Today school reconvened with most students and faculty members showing great pleasure upon their return. January 13—The Freshman and Sophomore Party was held this evening with a large attendance. January 23—This week was exam weekl January 27—The Girls League sponsored another dance. February 2—-The Girls League sponsored a benefit today. February 10—The Senior class presented The Ghost Train. This play was a three act play of ghosts and haunts. A large crowd saw the play and complimented the players on their fine portrayals. 40 Seniors we did-- February 15—A benefit movie was shown today for the stage crew. The money earned was spent for new stage equipment. February 17—After the basketball game the Girls League held their annual Valentine's Party in the High School auditorium. Charles McLean and his five-piece orchestra were hired for the evening. February 24—The Varsity Club sponsored a party tonight after the game. A grand crowd turned out for the event. March 1 Today the Juniors brought forth all their talent and presented their special assembly. They presented a nursery school, a style show, and an amateur hour. Everyone complimented them on their good work. March 7—Tonight we were on our best behavior. The event was night-school and our parents were present to witness our recitations. March 15—The members of the Hi-Life staff presented a skit today to awaken the students to the fact that we were putting out an annual. March 16 -The Speech contests were held today in the high school auditorium. The winners were: Oration, Ava Wilcox; Extemporaneous, Jean Gorman; Declamation, Barbara Hall. These people displayed some great talent and we are very proud of them. March 17 Tonight the C. C. C. was held in all its sparkling glory. The concessions were in the gymnasium and the dance was held in the auditorium. There were games to be played movies to be seen, and hot-dogs and sundaes to be eaten. March 21—Today we Seniors chose the color of our caps and gowns. The boys will wear navy blue and the girls will wear white. March 28 -Today we chose the invitations to our graduation exercises. April 6—The Girls League had a special discussion meeting. Topic: Drama, with Miss Campbell doing the biggest share of the work. Sketches were given showing the various types of dramas and also showing local talent. April 6—F. F. A. held their Father and Son banquet in the old gym. April 7—Three cheers!—Spring Vacation . . . weather a little chilly but how glad we were to be free again! April 26—The Choir from Ferris Institute presented a very beautiful program for our pleasure. May 5 The All-school Banquet was held tonight in the gym—a day of both joy and sadness to us Seniors: joy, for the awards and accomplishments; sadness, for the last banquet! May 9 Assembly for the nomination of officers for Student Council for next year what excite ment. May 12 A journey to Stanton for all the music groups to join with other county schools for the May Festival! May 19—Election Day! . . . studies go hang ! May 22—Imagine!—enrollment for next year, and we Seniors couldn't participate! May 24 —Those Frosh got busy again and regaled us all by their Assembly. May 26 -Girls League about-to-become tradition took place on the Athletic field . . . box lunches, parade, and a Lantern Dance on the tennis courts. June 2 New Student Council members take over the helm of government. June 5—Student Council picnic!—the last big get-together of the new and the old —what fun we had! June 6—Tears, sighs, and happiness all mixed together at the farewell League Banquet as awards and new officers were announced. June 7 President Cline regretfully turned over the key to Senior responsibilities, and our bonnie scholars spieled forth their last messages as a part of Class Day exercises. How nice we looked at our first appearance in cap and gown! June 8—Oh my!—sunburn, aching muscles, and laziness! Yes, 'twas Skip Day! June 9—Headaches!—brain fever, and worried looks as exams begin! . . . Some of us were lucky enough to escape the ordeal! June 11 The end approaches Baccalaureate with its solemnity and customary dignity ushers in our graduation activities. June 15—-The End! . . . Alas? . . . Joy? . . . Both! . . . Parting is such sweet sorrow ! . . . and yet we tripped ever so lightly at the Ball afterwards. June 16 —Alumni! -strange word! . . . now, we are men and women ! . . . Goodbye to High School Days! 41 Let's thank them The Senior Class wishes to express its appreciation to the following merchants and business men for their support of the '39 Hi-Life and urges your patronage: Alma's Ready-to wear Shop Andersen Grocery Don Beardslee—Insurance W. F. Bender, D. D. Bernie's Beauty Shop Bidstrup Service Station William L. Bird, M. D. A. J. Bower, M. D. A. V. Bradley, Electrician William Bradley and Son—Wholesale House R. A. Brown—Funeral Director Bunny's Used Cars Carlsen's Wall Paper and Paints William Chase Coal Co. H. L. Chittick J. A. Church and Son—Plumbing City Park Service Station Bud Clark Clark's Dry Goods Store Commercial State Savings Bank Consumers Super Service Cooper's Grocery C. V. Curdy, D. D. Dugan '09 L. S. Dunkin, M. D. Eureka Lumber Co. First State Bank of Greenville Gas Corporation of Michigan C. J. Gibson Gittleman's Style Shop Gorman's Grocery Gould's Drug Store Greenville Cafe Greenville Co-operative Association Greenville Furniture Co. Greenville Laundry Greenville Lumber Co. Greenville Hardware Grow's Vulcanizing Shop Hall Fuel Co. Marco Hansen, M. D. Hansen's Restaurant Hardy Continental Hotel R. B. Hart—Produce Highfield Drug Store Hodgson's Service Station Hubbard and Fuller Drug Store Hudson Sales Service Frank Jacobs—Electrical Inspector Willard H. Johnson Motor Sales Stan Kemp—Insurance Kenray Studio I. Kipp Co. Kirkbride's Music Store Knee's Credit Jeweler Karl Kraas—5c-$1.00 Store Kroger Food Market Lampson's Market Lohr Feed Store Luther and Thoms Barber Shop McClellan 5c-$1.00 Store McKay’s Grocery Metzgers Inc. Montcalm Creamery Co. D. H. Moore—Plows Inc. Nelson Grocery and Market S. Nielsen—Dry Cleaner Nye Insurance Oscar's Dry Cleaning D. G. Ostrander, D. D. Packard's Furniture Store J. C. Penny Co. Perry's Radio Service Petersen Oil Co. Price-Rite Hardware Ellis Ranney Roy Ranney W. L. Rarden, D. D. Rarden Brace—Attorneys Refrigerated Lockers Reliable Hardware J. H. Ritzema—Haberdashery Roell Riches—Haberdashery Sanitary Barber Shop Svendsen's Food Market Siebers Service Station Silver Theatre Karl W. Smith—Optometrist Smith Style Shoes N. P. Sorensen, D. D. South End Greenhouse Spencer's Upholstery Story Grosvenor—Insurance I. W. Stronsta—Optometrist Stryker Motor Sales Style Beauty Shop Swanson Bros. Service Station Thrift Market Mr. and Mrs. F. E. 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