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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1940 volume:

a Of Gross Section o f OUR SCHOOL YEAR ONCE UPON A TIME a new group of young people launched forth upon their glorious adventure”—their Senior Year. Each one of them was challenged by those who had already traversed the road that stretched out before them, challenged to do as well and just a little better than any preceding group. Banded together by their common ideals, ambitions, and the tie of friendship which had stood the strain of years, these young people shared in the pitfalls and rewards which came to them. As they stood on the brink of their last year only a few of them realized that the ensuing months would terminate one of the happiest times in their lives—that never again would they share as indiscriminately the friendships and confidences of so large a group. The gaining of knowledge, in order to prepare them for the experiences which lay ahead, was acquired through daily meetings in the classroom. Outside of this formal education many activities rounded out their school life. Guided by advisors, they dipped” into all the benefits which the school had to offer. Orators and debaters alike felt their keen competition for top honors. In occupying the executive offices, they led the Student Council through one of its most successful years. The Girls League progressed steadily under the leadership of a most ambitious and energetic Senior. Because of their participation in Band, Orchestra, Glee Club, sports, and other activities affiliated with the school, they satisfied themselves that they gave as well as received and would not soon be forgotten by those remaining behind. Parties were one of the chief ingredients in this recipe of enjoyment. The annual Fall and Christmas parties as well as the C. C. C. and Honor Banquet were well worth the effort expended in their preparation. Of course the Prom was the big dress-up event where full skirts and pastel shades 2 Football Training's Over! were much in evidence. But, all in all, it was at the P. A. dances after exciting games that everyone cut loose and had a hilarious time—dances that will be missed by the newest alumni. In review of their last year, its work and play, these Seniors feel deeply thankful that they are Americans in an American school and not living in countries helping to destroy man's progress, achieved after heroic struggles through the ages, and aiding in the substitution of imperialistic avarice for man’s finer instincts. They are grateful that they have learned that only through the acceptance of responsibility and the knowledge that theirs is the harder but more worthwhile way will they carry forth the banner of that peace, liberty, and equality which has been so aptly expressed as follows by one of Greenville High's own students: Heigh Ho! Come To The Fair! America, how sweet the name 'Tis my beloved home. How sweet the peace that we do feel, As o’er this land we roam. No censorship of speech have we. No ruler over all, No government that orders men To heed the army’s call. How thankful we should always be To live here in this land. Where we will not be chastened for The taking of our stand. Yes. though we know we have our faults. And hard, sometimes, the way: I like to hear the people tell, I'm for the U. S. A.!” America, God bless our land, 'Tis peaceful all around; Here justice flows like rivers broad And happiness abounds. —Ruby Clark OF THE _ _ _ _ _ 3 N THE PAGES DICATED TO AND for those who have come to the end of their four years of high school— Seniors all over the world are receiving their diplomas signifying accomplishments achieved during their years of learning through participation in classes and activities. During these years we. just as they, have been inspired by our teachers, friends, and associates. However it is to our parents that we owe our greatest debt. Our parents are the ones who have nurtured and cared for us since our earliest years. All their efforts have been directed to the betterment of our childhood and to the obtainment of advantages which will be of benefit in later years. Making sacrifices so that we might continue with our education, not only in the pursuit of our studies but also the enjoyment of the social activities which are a part of our modern training has been one of their greatest virtues. When we have most needed advice they have given it only too gladly with the hope that through this counsel we might become the kind of citizens of whom they could be proud after we have launched our ships in the world. Financial sacrifices have been required on the part of many that we might have the materials needed in our courses as well as the 'frills which help to make life more enjoyable. Therefore in appreciation of those two grand persons. Father and Mother. who with patience and understanding have devoted their energies for our welfare, we. the Senior Class, dedicate the 1940 Hi-Life. 6 IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES THRU GUIDANCE WE G A IN WISDOM WE FIND COMPANIONSHIP W E GAIN VICTORIES 7 Yes. the school year certainly wasn’t all studies! Fun? You betcha!—Especially for the Seniors. As acknowledged leaders they had their first fling at the Fal Party. After yelling themselves hoarse under the new floodlights and getting worked into a fine state, the girls whisked out combs and powder puffs, and presto!—Ladies again! Hot dogs, cold feet, blown hair, hoarse voices, too much candy—yep, that's half the game! And good cheer leaders!—the Misses Christensen, Edsall, Lappley, and Smith—Peppy gals, those! Remember the pep assemblies? Committees racking their girl's gym class really gives a basis for Gert Hamper's name—shall we say “nom de plume of Bunny. Guess she plans to grow into those togs! This sort of thing didn't last long when Jack Frost began making his nightly visits. November and the Armistice Day program came as soon as courses really got underway. We ll remember Mr. Robinson's talk on the necessity of individual undertaking of responsibility and democracy long after most speeches have leisurely been forgotten, if they made an impression in the first place! School days are busy days! Early in the morn- brains for novel ideas—Arvin and Jackie's music, the inevitable We have no yell! —oh yes, Mr. Allinder's announcements, Harvey’s songs, and of course, our mayor! In case you hadn’t noticed, that's the mayor's brother below in an apron. Don't some of those girls look domestic? I mean, of course, the ones at the sewing machines and sink and not Tuck and Phil Bowerman looking pretty for the camera! The Girl's League held their annual freshman party with each new member given a separate introduction by Faith Newton who did the M.C.'ing. The snap below of the ing for last minute studying—noons made short by the necessity of having to tell the gang about the dumb remarks so and so said in Lit. etc.! The meals that were bolted and the digestions ruined to have time for the noon dances will never be known. The day over at 3:37? No. not much! Committee meetings, back assignments, tomorrow's typing, or maybe just time to do some strolling down the halls very nonchalantly with a few candy bars! Hands off the exhibits at the F. F. A. fair! Prizes, saw dust, crowing roosters, rural (Continued on page 14) 8 9 I BOARD OF EDUCATION Smith Mabie Brown Hall Bower LATE into the night on the first Monday of each month a light burns in the main office. There a scene takes place, little known or little thought of by those of us who tread the halls day after day—unless perchance a whiff of stale cigars reaches our nostrils. There our school board wrestles with problems of operating and financing the school system of Greenville. It is this group of men which provides 4 the conveniences and equipment we so often take for granted. Providing us with efficient teachers, keeping our budget out of the red, continually enlarging our school program are tasks Gargantuan enough for any group, and yet no greater accomplishments could we ask for than those achieved by these six men, in spite of their busy daily lives. Treasurer Smith gives and takes many a dollar without batting an eye. The link between the board and us is no other than Mr. Mabie. At the head of the table sits the genial president— R. A. Mr. Hall presents a new face on the board this year. Nor could any institution be sound without its doctor (Take a bow, Dr. Bower!) Correspondence (oh yes!): Secretary Tower, take a letter to—. (Sorry we can’t see your face!) Thus, with pilots like these our Ship of Education ploughs quietly and steadily to newer and better ports. 10 IF you should walk into the private office of MR. MABIE, you will have come into contact with the necessary cog which turns the machinery of this organization. His is a varied job— that of furnishing the contact between the school and townspeople. Always too rushed with too much work waiting he nevertheless takes the time to become acquainted with the individual students and to help them in solving their problems. By the way, who is the humorist on the facultry? Who is it who manages to tell at least three or four jokes in every serious talk? Any student can tell you—Mr. Mabie! His deepest regret is that he hasn t time for teaching, especially history. He is a man of many interests and hobbies —did I hear anyone say fish ? The other gentleman who figures largely in rhe administration is MR. ALLINDER. Don't let the stern look fool you —there's also a sudden smile that catches one off guard. His interest in the students seems to develop just as rapidly as a freshman develops in four years and sometimes you wonder how he can keep tab of everyone so well. For the office girls the burning question is Have you seen Mr. Allinder? Then follows the hunt—from the gym to the lab and probably back again before this elusive gent is finally located and the important (?) business transacted. We'll grant he can out-sprint anyone in the building—that's what keeps him off the list of heavyweights is our guess. In short, versatile and ubiquitous describes our boss ! t NSTRUCTION MARY CAMPBELL received her A. B. degree from Albion College. Sugar, spice, and everything nice —but firm, too! Play casts are still haunted by those snapping fingers and Pick it up! — Take it over! We’ll remember her by our first debate plaques down by the speech room. GEORGE DIBBLE has been with G. H. S. the longest of any teacher. Some of the girls believe that the old adage A way to a man's heart is through his stomach is a sure way to soften him—and I’m not so sure they're wrong. Mr. Dibble doesn't let this make too much difference, however. He stops all disturbances with a test tomorrow! Most of these tomorrows never come, but few realize that! Hailing from Central is FLOYD FERRIS. He made a big hit with all the students, especially after Leander. Judging from the smile on his face everything's Jake. PHYLLIS FREBURG attended college at Jamestown and the University of Michigan and has her Master's degree. After doing a fine job with the Girls Glee Club she took the Boys Glee Club under her wing—and are they sorry? No. sir!! She gets each group underway by suggesting that they start by vocalizing. FRANCIS GARTER came to us from Western via China, with a wealth of stories we'll never tire of hearing. He has won the respect of every student and the lasting friendship of those who have taken the trouble to really know him. Believe it or not, he reads the funnies too—at least Alley Oop. VIOLET HORNBECK got her B. S. degree from Michigan State and if we can judge by those delectable odors from the foods room she really deserved it! Horney would certainly be a prize for some designing male—if males design, too! RUSSELL HOUCK graduated from Central State with a B. S. degree. Mr. Houck will usually be found in the shop doing whatever they do down there. A very quiet and unassuming person (around school at least). We hear he's quite a sportsman, too! MARJORIE LOUTZEN-HISER has her B. S. from Western. Miss Loutzenhiser really moves around—she came to us from Iowa and now rumor has it. she is forsaking us for Virginia. Easy-going, strict, athletic, likable—that's Loutzie. Jeannie with the light brown hair is a fitting epithet for MISS Mc-CONKEY. Who could put more giggling into a story than our illustrious art instructor? She made the girls turban conscious long before the spring styles came in. Absentees? Yes. the sixth hour lit class knows it's MISS McGEE. The name as well as the plaid in her clothes is a dead give-away that she's a lassie of Bonnie Scotland. We wonder where MR. OCKSTADT got his method of discipline. For detailed description just ask some peppy Junior High boy—he’ll know. The influence 12 PLEASE ! in his life apparently isn't Grecian or Byzantine—just Belding! He's also one of the Toppers'' that Greeville will be bragging about ‘till midsummer. The busiest little teacher on the staff is BRENDA PARKINSON, also a Michigan grad. Talcing responsibility for Girls League, Girl Scouts, annual staff, and Seniors is no easy job for a pair of shoulders twice that size. Parley seems to thrive on it, however, and is her happiest when buckling down. ELDON PFAHLER received his B. S. degree from Michigan State. Maybe he's quiet but he certainly keeps the ag boys toeing the line. He’s the fellow largely responsible for the success of the F. F. A. fair year after year. A Western man with exceptional ability to lead stray notes into their proper places best describes MR. ROBBINS. We ll not soon forget that lusty tenor at assemblies nor even the sound of the baton descending (sometimes it snapped!) somewhat unceremoniously now and then. We wonder if too much keeping time with a certain foot could have anything to do with the increasing bare spot on top? We know we re a worry! Now, take Joe Doakes —What has Joe Doakes got that makes him so popular with LAWRENCE ROBINSON is what the Senior history classes would like to know? He graduated from Central with his A. B. degree. Robby is one of these rare people who have a talent for talking, makes people sit up and listen, and really knows what he's talking about. HELEN SELLERS attended Michigan State where she received her degree. Pretty, sweet, intelligent, sincere, can't do enough for others—that unusual combination is Miss Sellers. We were all rather worried when the Bremen, the ship she returned from England on, failed to show up per schedule. JANE SHAW came to us this year from State and we notice she's made quite a hit! And, of course, the school didn't mind at all when her picture was in the papers as the Queen of the J-Hop—from Greenville! HARRIETTE SKIDMORE may well be credited with that girls tumbling team who perform so well. She came to us from Michigan State with a B. S. degree and a cheery smile. Hard luck, boys, she's a girls' instructor! Another of our teachers from Central is SYDNEY SWANTON. He's come through with his chin up despite the tough luck he and the boys had this season. We hear some pretty clever stories coming from that physics class! By the way, the Juniors could tell you he oversees that chemistry class though they're so good they need little instruction!) MARY THOMAS graduated from the University with a B. S. degree and unfolds marvelous mysteries to that biology class of hers. We hear that she often closes a lesson with Are there any questions?—well, there should be! 13 (Continued from page 8) students, blue ribbons, posters, and calces! Then came the council sponsored football banquet. Does the food ever disappear—even pies under the table! (boys will be boys!) Remember the All-School play. Seven Keys to Baldpate with Sam taking the lead? Made us think that we really had some character actors in Richmond and Belshaw. December rolled around again with Christmas doings and vacation. The League held its annual chocolate and pageant. Carols and speeches resounded at the Christmas assembly Leap Year and the Valentine Dance, turned the tables and went after the fellows of their own choice. Who. by the way. started sending those comic valentines? The Senior class then proudly presented the comedy Bless His Little Heart Much merriment rewarded the efforts of the cast. Then March vied its winds with ihat of the entrants in the speech contests Beatrice Johnson. Bunny Hamper, and Barb Hall taking top honors in their respective divisions. These three went to Big Rapids for the regional contests. Then came the C. C. C.—the biggest success ever! More where the school officially exchanged Season's Greetings. That night to the music of Bob Frevert’s orchestra students and alumni celebrated the gala occasion. Basketball games were in full swing in January, giving the activity tickets a lot of hard usage. The P. A. dances followed with sweaters and saddle shoes much in evidence. With the end of the month came (oh. bitter life!) the semester tests! And. no matter how many say cramming isn't the way to study, it certainly was done. In February the boys took cover (though they really enjoyed it) while the girls, using the excuses of booths, more people, and more profits! The Freshman class made more money than any class or organization and hence won the dollar prize. During the dance came the coronation of the rulers of the carnival. King Holger I and Queen Ava. April and spring vacation—a rest for tired minds and a week to loaf (maybe!). In spring a young woman's fancy turns to clothes, so the Girl's League presented their Style Show —musicale. lovely dresses, good music, tea. and leisurely discussion helped make this annual affair highly successful. (Continued on page 36) 14 GAIN WISDOM 15 E. Albrechtsen D. Allen J. Barlow J. Black R. Bowerman A. Briggs F. Alsgaard M. Blanding I. Butler N. Alsgaard R. Bow M. Carlin V. Arntz J. Bower R. Christensen ELSIE ALBRECHTSEN Likable as she looks. JUNE BARLOW She does the right thing at the right time.'1 Debate 3, 4 Girls League Treasurer 3 Girls League President 4 Band 3. 4 Orchestra 3. 4 Glee Club 3. 4 Tumbling I, 2 All-Round Girl 3 Valedictorian ROSAMOND BOWERMAN Faithful forever. Girls League Board l} 3 Girls League Vice-President 3 Glee Club 2. 3. 4 Student Council Treasurer 4 All School Play 3 Annual Staff Editor 4 Historian DORIS ALLEN Far from the maddeninq crowd. JACK BLACK Books are the chloroform of the mind. F. F. A. I, 2. 3. 4 Basketball I. 2. 3. 4 ALBERT BRIGGS They're only truly great who are truly good. F. F. A. I. 2. 3, 4 Judging FLORENCE ALSGAARD Quaint little miss for a valentine. Class Treasurer I Glee Club I, 2. Commercial Club 3 MARIAN BLANDING A giggle, a splash of wit, and a merry smile. Girls League Board 4 Class Secretary 2 Class Vice-President 4 Glee Club 3. 4 Sextet 4 Orchestra 2, 3. 4 Band 3. 4 Annual Staff 4 Salutatorian IRENE BUTLER She gained from heaven ('twas what she wished) many friends. All School Play 2 Glee Club 2, 4 NORMAN BUD ALSGAARD Young man. have you a suppressed desire? Baseball I. 2. 3. 4 Basketball I. 2. 3 Varsity Club 3. 4 Football Manager I, 2 Basketball Manager I RAY BOW Life isn't what it is, it’s what you make it. Football 3 Stage Manager 3 Proiection Crew Manager 3 MARGARET CARLIN Anything but a quiet life. Glee Club 2. 3. 4 Commercial Club 3 VIRGINIA ARNTZ Sweetly and stately and with all grace of womanhood. Commercial Club Vice-President 3 Girls League Treasurer 4 Tumbling I JOHN B. BOWER JR. If you can’t make it in one jump, jump twice. Basketball I. 2. 3, 4 Baseball Manager 2 F. F. A. I. 2. 3, 4 Judging 2. 3 Glee Club 2 RONALD F. CHRISTENSEN To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. All School Play 3 Orchestra 2. 3 Glee Club 2. 3 F. F. A. I. 2. 3. 4 Judging 2, 3 This page sponsored by Roell and Riches. 16 MARIAN JEAN CLIFFORD Stay as sweet as you are. Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4 PEGGIE L. GOETSCH With a song and dance she celebrates the day. Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4 Cheer Leader I Student Council 4 Sextet 4 NORDHEM HANSEN Blond but not bashful. MARGARET LOUISE COOPER As punctual as a star.” Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4 JACK GORMAN Talk to him of Jacob's ladder, and he would ask the number of steps. Glee Club 2. 3. 4 Best Boy Dancer Best Dressed Boy RUSSELL HANSEN Who goes slowly goes safely and far. Basketball Manager 4 EVELYN I. COPELAND There is no end to Her accomplishments. Glee Club I, 2. 3. 4 Sextet 3. 4 Most Bashful Girl JEAN GORMAN She is not a flower, not a pearl, but she is just an all-round girl. Student Council 2. 3. 4 Glee Club 3 Extempore 3 Debate 3, 4 Commercial Club 3 Activities Award 3 All-Round Girl Most Popular Girl Salutatorian HELEN MAXINE HARRISON There is no substitute for sincerity. Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4 Annual Staff 4 HAZEL FORWARD Gentleness does more than violence. Glee Club LUCILLE GRIFFITH Smile and the world smiles with you. Glee Club I, 2. 3. 4 BETTY MAE HART She flirts with her 'Hart' in her eyes. Commercial Club 3 Annual Staff 4 Class Flirt CARL JUNIOR GARLICK Complain not. I must sleep. Football I. 2, 4 Baseball I. 2, 3. 4 F. F. A. I. 2. 3. 4 MARCIA ELAINE HANSEN With her head as level as her heart is big. ROY HEIMBECKER I have no secret of success but hard work. Glee Club 2. 3. 4 F. F. A. 2. 3. 4 Judging 2. 3 Varsity Club 4 Most Bashful Boy M. Clifford P. Goetsch N. Hansen M. Cooper J. Gorman R. Hansen E. Copeland J. Gorman H. Harrison H. Forward L. Griffith B. Hart C. Garlick M. Hansen R. Heimbecker This page sponsored by Silver Theatre. 17 J. Hemmingsen T. Hoffmaster T. Hoffmaster J. Howell V. Huckleberry A. Irish C. Johnson D. Johnson E. Johnson G. Johnson W. Jones H. Keselring M. Knapp L. Kraft H. Larsen JUNE HEMMINGSEN Personification of cheerfulness. Class Treasurer 3. 4 THELMA HOFFMASTER She talks less and thinks more. Glee Club 4 TREVA JUNE HOFFMASTER A quiet tongue shows a wise head. Glee Club 4 JACK HOWELL Let the world slide, let the world go. A fig for care, a fig for woe. ' VERA HUCKLEBERRY Silent as a shadow. Glee Club 2. 3. 4 ARVIN IRISH Somebody’s wild 'Irish' rose. Student Council 4 Class President 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Vice-President I Orchestra 2. 3 Band I. 2. 3. 4 Class Musician WANDA JONES She even has Republican relatives in Texas. All School Play I Girls League Board I. 2 CHARLES JOHNSON As good an athlete as we have, and a fine fellow. Football 2. 3. 4 Baseball 2. 3. 4 Track 3. 4 Varsity Club President 4 Glee Club 4 Most Dignified Boy HAROLD KESELRING Concentration — but on what? Track I. 2. 3. 4 Basketball I. 2. 3 Football 2, 3. 4 Annual Staff 4 Varsity Club 3. 4 Class Shiek Best Boy Athlete DORIS JOHNSON Pattern of changing sun and shade in a quiet place. MARGUERITE KNAPP It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. Commercial Club Secretary 3 Annual Staff 4 Class Secretary 4 ELEANOR JOHNSON She can always stir up a giggle. Class Secretary 3 Glee Club 3 Declamation 2 Journalism 3 LEONA KRAFT A constant influence, a peculiar grace. Glee Club 2. 4 GORDON JOHNSON Modesty becomes a young man. Football 2. 3. 4 Baseball 2. 3. 4 Track 2 HAZEL LARSEN Silence gives grace to a woman. 18 HELEN LARSEN A maiden has no tongue but thought. CLAYTON NIELSEN Enjoy life ere tis fled; For when you die you are a long time dead. F. F. A. I. 2. 3. 4 F. F. A. President A Football I. 2. 3. 4 Baseball 2. 4 Baseball Manager 3 Basketball 2. 3 Judging 3. 4 Varsity Club 3. 4 ALICE PARKER She is a friendly one who has a smile for everyone. Glee Club 4 MADALENE LARSEN A little girl with mighty friendships. Glee Club 2. 3 Commercial Club 3 Girls League Board 3 HAROLD NIELSEN He's custom built, but who established the custom? Orchestra I. 2, 3. 4 Glee Club 2. 3. 4 All School Play 3. 4 Class President 3 Senior Play 4 Student Council 3, 4 Football Manager 3 Best-Looking Boy ARTHUR PAULSEN To worry little, to study less, is my idea of happiness. F. F. A. I. 3, 4 HELENE McLEAN As restless as a windshield wiper. Glee Club 2. 3. 4 Student Council I Commercial Club 3 Annual Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Cheer Leader 3 Best Girl Dancer Class Actress LEROY NIELSEN His hopes are not always realized, but he always hopes. GERTRUDE REYNOLDS Great oaks from little acorns grow. Journalism 4 MARJORIE JANET MILLER A quiet country lass. Glee Club I, 2. 3. 4 VIOLETTA PALMATEER Her wardrobe is as full as a sardine can. Glee Club 3. 4 Commercial Club 3, 4 Best-Dressed Girl IRENE RIGDON Love makes the world go around. FAITH NEWTON Speech is silver, silence is golden. Glee Club 3, 4 Orchestra 2 PRISCILLA ANN PHELPS Lucky are they who call this girl their friend. Glee Club 3, 4 WAVEL RUCH Plenty of 'gum’-tion. H. Larsen C. Nielsen A. Parker M. Larsen H. Nielsen A. Paulsen H. McLean L. Nielsen G. Reynolds M. Miller F. Newton V. Palmateer P. Phelps I. Rigdon W. Ruch 19 N. Russell H. Skinner H. Stub D. Sampson E. Slater B. Tucker E. Sanborn B. Smith A. Walker D. Sheffer B. Staff I. Weber D. Simmons A. Staffen L. Weber NORMA RUSSELL Speaking softly, always carrying good thoughts. Glee Club 3 HOWARD SKINNER I would rather see a young man blush than turn pale. Glee Club 2. 3. 4 Class Mascot Class Pest HOLGER R. STUB A quiet, steadfast lad. Student Council 4 DARWIN SAMPSON A rare combination of frolic and fun. Who relishes a ioke and delights in a pun. Bond 3. 4 Orchestra 3. 4 Glee Club 3 4 Chief of Police 4 Class Actor All-Round 8oy Most Popular Boy ELLEN SLATER A modest, dark - haired maid. Glee Club 2. 3. 4 BEATRICE JANE TUCKER Often burns midnight oil, but sad to say, 'tis not for toil. Class Treasurer 2 Journalism 4 Glee Club I, 2. 3. 4 ELSIE SANBORN Nimble fingers chasing a pencil across a shorthand pad. Declamation I, 2 Glee Club 3 BETTE SMITH And she has hair of golden hue—take care! Cheer Leader I Senior Play 4 Best-Looking Girl ARTHUR WALKER Everything comes, if a man only waits. Class President I, 2 Glee Club 2. 3. 4 Football Manager 3 Student Council I. 2. 4 Annual Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Journalism 4 Track 4 Mayor 4 DOROTHY SHEFFER Dark little maid with a sparkle in her eye. Glee Club 2. 4 ROBERT J. STAFF Overflowing with harmless mischief. Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4 All School Play I Senior Play 4 Debate I. 2. 3 Speech Club I, 2 Football I Dramatics Club I LEORA WEBER What could she do with size when she does so much without it. Glee Club 4 RICHARD SIMMONS Care comes, care goes, so why care? ARNOLD STAFFEN Life is a jest and all things show it, I thought so once and now I know it. Football I. 2. 3. 4 Basketball I Cheer Leader 3 Boys Glee Club 2. 3 Band I. 2. 3. 4 Orchestra I, 2 Varsity Club 4 Annual Staff 4 LUCILLE WEBER In her quietness lies charm. Declamation 2 Most Dignified Girl 20 BARBARA ANNE WIEGERS ’Faithful, gentle, good, Wearing a rose of womanhood. AVA WILCOX A bit of wit, a hearty laugh. Declamation I, 2 Oratory 3. 4 Journalism 4 JAY WOOD He’s little, but he's wise; He's a terror for his size. ROBERT WRIGHT A solid substantial fellow in more ways than one. Annual Staff 4 Seniors Without Pictures RAY CLARK His hair blazes his trail.” FORD ARLINGTON McQUAY A friendship you can't a-’Ford’ to miss. BETTY L. JONES A true worker in everything. JOHN SCHUTTE A timid eye discovers a bold world. B. Weigers A. Wilcox J. Wood R. Wright President Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer OFFICERS ....................Arvin Irish .................Marian Blanding ...............Marguerite Knapp ............June Hemmingsen 21 JUNIORS THE Juniors trail (but not far behind) the Seniors. It will be up to them and their leaders to take over the helm from now until this time next year. Glancing over their accomplishments and qualifications we have no fear that they will not be able to guide the school very successfully. The Class advisers for the past year have been Miss Hornbeck. Miss Loutzenhiser and Miss Sellers. Fred Richmond, Audrey Edgecombe, Paul Lewis, and Art Blanding are officers of the class. Starting back in their wide eyed days as freshmen we find that their assembly was very much enjoyed by the school. They also participated in the C. C. C., but to save them embarrassment we will skip their financial success. At the banquet they won first prize for table decorations, using Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs -—which Walt Disney later copied! The class voted Marjorie Edsall the most popular girl and Little Art Christensen the most popular boy and boy athlete. As Sophs they again took first honors for decorations at the banquet. This time Dick Ranney was outstanding boy and Phyllis Bowerman outstanding girl. This year, they had a movie, vaudeville, and an ice-cream bar at the carnival. Their outstanding personalities (should say characters) are many. Toby Ingraham, Dick Ranney. Art Christensen, and Jim Hahnenberg gave the school their all on the gridiron. Fred Richmond. Alice Hansen, and Ferris Hough were chosen to put in their say so in council affairs. Not trusting entirely to these, however, some of the assistant aldermen vociferously gave opinions and advice at meetings—and, by all means debating shouldn't be left out. Belshaw, Highfield, and Shining star Ranney made up half of the squad. Barb Hall decided not to hide her light under a bushel and won the oratorical contest, Audrey Edgecombe was the vice-president of the Girl's League and Sylvia Nielsen was the class representative. The basketball team, F. F. A.. Band, Orchestra, and Glee Clubs would all be crippled without the support of talented Juniors, and the people who make the class tick with such merriment. The Seniors wish it to be known that they are not responsible for the explosion from the typing room about 4:45 to 5:15. Instead the finger of guilt points most notably to Belshaw, Baldwin and Hall, though they're really not as bad as the impression they give at that hour!! This page sponsored by First State Bank. 22 R. Andersen M. Carpenter B. Dietrich K. Hansen B. Holland M. Jones L. Miller R. Ranney M. Shilling B. Baldwin A. Christensen M. Dilno J. Hahnenberg B. Hosford L. Kennedy A. Nelson W. Tiffany E. Sorensen R. Kurnat F. Belshaw R. Cisler A. Edgecombe B. Hall F. Hough L. Kipp R. Newman H. Twa K. Swartz M. Fischer A. Blanding A. Christensen M. Edsall M. Nielsen A. Reynolds H.Tenney W. Wise D. Blanding R. Clark J. Fox I. Nielsen F. Richmond H. Thompson R. Wolverton F. Bissell A. Tefft L. Conroy B. Conrad G. Giglio J. Griffith S. Nielsen R. Ritter F. Wakefield H. Wood L. Neitzel D. Robertson C. Walker L Wooster P. Bowerman J. Crawford D. Giglio D. Harper C. Ingraham R. Otterbacher M. Russell J. Wilson H. Woolsey B. Brazee R. Curdy A. Hansen C. Harris E. Jensen B. McKay V. Petersen G. Sheldon V. Smith G. Burdick M. Curtis H. Hansen J. Highfield R. Jensen D. Meek R. Powers A. Shenefield E. Wilsted JUNIORS 1941 23 SOPHOMORES THE Sophs elected the following officers at the beginning of the year: Lucas Jensen, president; Mary Charlotte Vining, vice-president; Beatrice Johnson, secretary; Virginia Curtis, treasurer. At the C. C. C. during their freshman year they took in the largest profit of all the organizations and were rewarded with the Council's prize. This year they again presented their very successful melerdramer, and also had a shooting gallery. Charlie and Joe Cooper played on the varsity basketball and baseball teams while Bill Arntz won a letter in football. Curt Bradley, Gordon Belshaw. and Joe and Charlie (those Coopers again!) were outstanding in tennis. Jack Filgas and Dick Russell won letters in golf and track respectively. But not in sports alone were they active! Do you remember their peppy group at every school party?—also, the blow'' to one of the illustrious class members when it was learned that Junior High was to be excluded from high school parties? In speech work the class is especially outstanding. Bunny Hamper and Bob Hansen were on the varsity debating team; all three extempore speakers were Sophomores: and Beatrice Johnson won the declamation contest. The All-School Play had Joe Cooper (ah! the crook!), his accomplice. Duane Tower, and Mary Charlotte Vining among the cast. Representing the class on the Council were Lucas Jensen, Edna Mae Cordes. and Mary Wakefield. There is one Sophomore ''clique which seems to be making its mark in the world by the noise it is capable of creating—to be more specific, the Coopers.'' Goosie. Doc. Filgas. Curt, Murphy. Hansen and Loding believe the louder the merrier—and it seems true, too! The boys are not alone in this—oh. no!! Mary Charlotte. Betty Rose. Bunny, Jackie, and several others can't be stopped from tittering about that formal dance last Friday, etc., in spite of that threat of long assignments or a test! These girls are taking their first formal affairs in stride and do they love it! Also, we must mention Mary Charlotte, very active in the League (just ask Bunny about the card tables she’s collected, or Betty Rose about the crepe paper she's hung!) To hold such a gang in tow the administration has picked on none other than Mr. Ferris. Mr. Houck, and Miss Shaw, and we've heard no complaints of a lack of pep from any of them. This page sponsored by C. J. Gibson. 24 W. Arntz K. Aylesworth P. Baker E. Bailey G. Belshaw D. Bills J. Bopp C. Bradley C. Bradley B. Burns B. Carlin H. Carter C. Cooper J. Cooper K. Cogswell E. Cordes V. Curtis W. Elkins J. Filgas J. Fries H. Green B. Flannery A. Gibson G. Hamper E. Hansen J. Hansen M. Hansen R. Hansen D. Harris B. Horton J. Irish L. Jensen B. Johnson B. Johnson E. Johnson K. Johnson M. Jones A. Kerns H. Kerns V. Lappley W. Loding H. Martin B. McClellan L. Miller V. Mote C. Nelson E. Nielsen F. Normandy G. O’Brien •J. Patten F. Peck M. Petersen V. Peterson E. Pedersen W. Phillips J. Purdy P. Rasmussen J. Reynolds R. Rich H. Rigdon M. Rolens R. Russell H. Smith A. Storey M. Sweat D. Tower M. Tuttle E. Ulis M. Vining B. Van Vlerah M. Wakefield C. Walkington L. Wheeler P. Wise H. Yoeman SOPHOMORES 25 1942 FRESHMEN THE Freshman Class hasn't had time to accumulate much history, but it is certainly making its presence felt. The officers are: Dick Kennedy, president; Bob Martin, vice-president; Virginia Carter, secretary; and Helen Stub, treasurer. The Class advisers for the year were Mr. Pfahler. Mr. Ockstadt, and Miss Skidmore. At the C. C. C. the freshmen showed the whole school up by raking in the largest profit and consequently, the prize— beginner’s luck, shall we say? Their financial secret of success was a penny arcade and a raffle of radio (How does it work, Clayton?). They're not behind in sports, either! Douglas Martin, Bob Weber, Harvey Sanders, and Dick Woods assured the school that leadership in sports will not be lacking in two or three years. Twenty-seven of the freshmen are rural students and seem to have adapted themselves to their new school life very well—especially Iris Wilcox. Doris Ingraham, and Mildred Vanderlip, who have been especially active on committees and kept up a good scholastic record. (Scholar Parsons, beware!) Betty Jean Christensen and Suzie Edsall made up half the yell leaders, and a peppy half, too! It must be the class is musically-minded!—at least when it comes to a check-up of the band and orchestra. Those following the baton of Mr. Robbins were: Donna Barlow. Virg Bowerman, Suzie Edsall, Audrey Griffith, Ruth Ann Griswold, Lorraine Hansen. Bob Hyde, Ruth Olsen. Genevieve Nicholas, Don Van Allen. Anna Mae Wooster, and Charles Wolverton. In electing representatives the class was wise —Iris Wilcox and Phyllis Tower on the Girls League Board, and Suzie Edsall and Phyllis Tower on the Council! 26 M. Anderson H. Christensen L. Hansen 0. Kent H. Kraft M. Loding J. Mitchell M. Salyer M. VanDerlip D. Barlow L. Dilno L. Hansen S. Kintz E. Laper E. Mall R. Nelson H. Sanders S. Vining W. Block 0. Edsall R. Heath B. Martin G. Nicholas D. Schroder R. Weber V. Bowerman V. Feldt C. Higgins D. Martin R. Olsen B. Schofield I. Wilcox R. Brammer E. Fries T. Holmden R. Martin E. Lincoln J. Smith C. Wolverton K. Cavanaugh T. Frownfelder R. Fischer J. Martin B. Patterson M. Smith R. Wolverton V. Carter V. Frownfelder D. Ingraham B. Martinsen R. Pentony H. Stub B. Woolsey B. Christensen H. Funk H. Jacobsen B. Maxfield W. Peer G. Swartz A. Wooster C. Christensen A. Griffith R. Hyde A. Kerns B. LeFevre C. McCann N. Rahn P. Tower M. Walters D. Christiansen R. Griswold R. Kennedy R. Kissel I R. Larsen K. Miller R. Ranney D. VanAllen 1943 FRESHMEN 27 We've found that we have quite a wealth of personalities around G. H. S.—even down in the Freshman class. June Barlow and Rosamond Bowerman both desire to keep all their •As in the family so they're leaving them to little sisters. Donna and Virgilene. Suzie Q. Edsall shouldn't be surprised if she suddenly develops flying feet 'cause Bette Smith is leaving her love of dancing to none other. Lucy Griffith is adding her cheerfulness to that of Genevieve Nicholas just to see if it's possible to have too much. Genevieve always has a ready smile and maybe a wee bit too ready never can tell about these brothers!). Jean Gorman promises to leave Bunny and Bob all her debate points and files and hopes they may be of a little help. Mary Charlotte Vining is going to be the recipient of Rosamond's good nature and squareness. Margaret won't divulge just the number, but she is giving some of her B. B.'s to Virgilene Petersen— (B. B.’s. by the way, are Bolding Beaux). Nordhem is leaving all the reasons ho squires an under-classman around to Charlie Cooper and Goosie Gibson—but maybe they already know them! Bob Staff is just magnanimously going to shower giggle. Marcia Hansen decided to give Helen Stub at least part of her pleasant and sincere attitude and that, Helen, is really a big gift. With those grins of Dick Kennedy and Harvey Sanders we sort of doubt if they need Holger's too. Bye the bye. while we're discussing Freshmen, who's the bright-eyed girl a certain Sophomore has found so interesting? All the Senior boys are combining their ability to play basketall and presenting it to Douglas Martin in one lump. Arvin Irish is leaving his undisputed ability to play the accordion to sister Jackie (maybe he'll take it back again— his love of a good time and especially night life to all the Sophomore gang. Marian Blanding is leaving her giggle (her new makes ya wanna crank it one) to Faith Belshaw—in case Belshaw some day gets fresh outl Eleanor Johnson is going to give Kipp a few of those witty remarks, just to keep them in the school. It's really too had some Senior hasn't a remedy for Barb Hall's jokes. Maybe just to break the news to her that puns aren't wit on the highest plane will be enough. Marge Edsall also is getting (Continued on page 36) 28 29 STUDENT COUNCIL HI - LIFE Government of the students by the students and for the students is our motto, and what fun we've had in fulfilling this contract. How proud we are that algebra, geometry, and English lessons are prepared as usual (maybe, a chuckle now and then!) without a teacher hovering about! What would a football game be without our pep assemblies and Treasurer Bowerman at the gate? Parties always are a pleasant task, though maybe Social Chairman Barlow might cast a quizzical look when that mile long list of to-do’s confronts her. Remember C. C. C.?—how could we forget that best-ever event? Songs of all descriptions were brought to life for decorations at the Honor Banquet where awards galore passed to happy recipients before wo trod many a merry measure to end a gala night. We're a busy school is Mayor Walker's comment upon returning with his whole troupe from a trip to see other councils in action, and we'll add a fine job. sir! Back row: Richmond. Jensen, Hough, Nielsen, Allinder, Dibble-Second row: Gorman, Edsall, Barlow, Sampson, Wakefield, Cordes. Hansen Front row: Bowerman, Tower, Kennedy, Goetsch, Stub, Irish, Walker. Standing: Walker, McLean, Standing, Knapp, Parkinson, Hart. Seated: Bowerman, Gorman, Staffen. Harrison. Keselring, Irish. Ambitious-looking group, don't you think? Just ask us about the hours spent in launching forth the 1940 Hi-Life! Camera, typewriter, and paper by the ream were very necessary equipment, to say nothing of the wear and tear on the grey matter in coercing ideas that didn't always want to make themselves evident. The business staff, too. can really boast of many a headache in watching bills roll in and keeping the precious budget under control. Perhaps you've run smack into Betty lurking about with camera in hand and just when you didn't look your prettiest! We re quite sure the business men on Main street still shiver whenever Art walks in upon them. Jean is at the bottom of all the inside dope that'a now in print about you, and Rosamond is about convinced that an editor must be almost omniscient, ubiquitous, and affable. But all in all, it's life in G. H. S.! 30 Argument and more argument (sensibly and convincingly, too!)—that’s our job! Twelve of us embarked on a public speaking career and seven actually got into the heat )of the battle of wits which took place at the three tournaments in Big Rapids, Alma, and Mt. Pleasant. The laurel wreath frequently graced our brows although we only placed third in the Six B Conference. What short-lived happiness we enjoyed when we were invited to enter the state elimination contest, only to find after futile hours of feverish reading that illness forced us to withdraw. Still, this year will not be forgotten for our halls are graced ■ with another Michigan High School Forensic Plaque. Nevertheless, future politicians and statesmen are in the making as a result of experience perusing mountain-high material and expounding by the hour on resolved: That the Government should own and operate the railroads. I Left to right: Gorman, Hamper, Belshaw, Campbell. Baldwin, Hall. Burns, Fries, Richmond. Hansen, Ranney, Barlow, Highfield. . m DEBATE ) ) I ) ) Left to right: Tower, Wilcox. Parkinson, Barlow, Irish, Nielsen, Shaw. Vining, Edgecomb, Arntz, Blanding. Manners, clothes, and parties, all intermingled and apart from everyday studies, are very much a part of a girl's life—so say our G. H. S. co-eds. 'Nary a miss who can’t serve tea in high style, or head a committee successfully for just one of the many projects the Leaguers have attempted this year. From now on just notice our athletes sporting new regalia after a year's hard work in our heretofore hero's field of activity. Mention must be made, of course, of our ever popular League room now completely furnished and radio-equipped where we find it ever so pleasant to drop in for a chat or a game of ping-pong. Self-government by a most enthusiastic Board has transcended us to heights beyond expectation and with our June Banquet we'll say adieu to this year and set sail for another glorious adventure. GIRLS LEAGUE 31 PROJECTOR Lights out —the show is on! It has been said that learning by seeing rather than by mere hearsay is much more effective (evon though wo love to hear our teachers talk). How educated our students must be after weekly visits to the movie room to see Sculpture. Weaving. Electricity, ' and any number of other enlightening features presented in detail and accompanied by sound! (Remember the school movie when you saw your own face looking back at you?) Winding reels, darkening rooms, airing out after each showing and even changing abodes (when the Girls League went exclusive and started an antimale campaign, for instance!) kept up on the jump from morning until night. Now and then a repair job taxed our ingenuity, not to mention the fracas occasionally with the stage gang over a lost extension cord. Nonetheless, we wore in the see on all the action! Left to right: Bow, Horton. Carter. FUTURE FARMERS Back row: Garlick, G. Swartz. K. Swartz, Miller, Tiffany, Briggs. Christensen, Horton. Second row: Pfahler. Green, Burgess, Otterbecher. Hahnenberg, Carter, Simmons, Higgins Front row: Bower, Black, Paulsen, Nielsen, Newman, Hansen. Heimbecker, Kraft. That civilization might live there must be men who till the soil and protect our livestock. ‘tis said. All year we work studying how to get the most from the least—take our F. F. A. Fair as witness of high-grade production! Sojourns into the country taught us how to judge quality under the camouflage of hair and feathers (though maybe our healthy-looking ducks at C. C. C. didn't appreciate all the patronage, especially with rings about to descend upon their necks!). Candy booths at basketball games furnished lucre for the coffers and aided in financing a trip to Chicago for some of us where animals beyond count met our gaze. With Mr. Pfahler (we think he's tops ) as our guide were well-prepared for husbandry (animals, not girls!). 32 Yea. team! fight, fight —how often we used those words and more earnestly meant them! Bedecked in purple skirts, a big G gracing our gold sweaters and a gold pot on the posterior part of our heads, we were all set to give our all and get as much from those we led in order that our teams might be endowed with more of that G. H. S. spirit if they needed it. Enthusiasm at pep meetings raged high—not at all displeasing to us though our superiors occasionally thought it should be quelled that a smattering of book learning might intervene. Characters privileged to accompany the teams on away jaunts we stirred up many a contest with opposing popsters and now maintain that the Purple and Gold's have the lustiest voices! (oh yes. we sing. tool). CHEER LEADERS Smith. Lappely, Edsall, Christiansen Hough, Blanding, GarlicSc, Coleman, Heimbecker Swartz Johnson. Nielsen Thompson Sampson Hansen Wilson. Swanton, Ockstadt Christensen Otterbacker Alsgaard. Keselring, Johnson, Ingraham, Burgess Men of brawn are a nocessary part of our personnel. (Just ask any girl who’s watched her hero plow through the enemy lines touch-down bound!)—and don’t think they weren't happy to freeze their toes and redden their noses for the glory of the gridiron, munching on hot-dogs while we took to mud! Soon we doffed the pads for shorts and traveled the hard-court at many an exciting contest, with deafening roars in our ears. Strike two!—a hit!—safe!—thus baseball was ushered in. Nor was the cinder track neglected by our fleet-foots ! Too. we learned about fore's. birdie’s. and ace's while engaging in golf and tennis endeavors. So. banded together for the athletic glory of G. H. S. together with physical stamina and ideals of loyalty and sportsmanship we can't help but say There's something about a letterman”—. VARSITY CLUB 33 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Altos—Seconds—Sopranos—Hum your pitches! Remember the mornings in March when we came at 7:45 to practice for the contest in Grand Rapids—and those disappointed girls who had to stand in the back rows at concerts because they didn't have robes? These troubles, however, were short lived with the beautiful presentation of the classic strains of Gianina Mia. As a result of its efforts the Glee Club gave a very notable concert in the spring. It also participated in the district contest held in Grand Rapids. March 30. Several times during the school year the Glee Club favored the student body with short concerts, to say nothing of selections by the sextet. The girls—Beatrice Johnson, Beryl Brazee. Louise Kipp. Evelyn Copeland, Peggie Geotsch, and Marian Standing- have, by request, sung upon many occasions. We hardly need mention (how could we forget?) the prima donnas who flowered forth at the operetta and of course the Annual Baccalaureate rendition. ORCHESTRA From left to right: Griswold. Spear. Nielsen. Wooster, Voss. Belshaw, Bowerman. Robbins. F. Wakefield. Christiansen. Barlow. Bradley. M. Wakefield, Hansen. Ranney. Sampson. M. Standing. A. Blanding. Johnson. Edgecomb, Van Allen — I, 2. 3,— I. 2, 3,—Orchestra rehearsals were held somewhat hit and miss during the year. Supposedly they were to be held twice a week during the first semester and once a week in the second but when the band needed extra rehearsals the orchestra obligingly steppod aside. It performed twice during the yoar—at the all school play. Seven Keys to Baldpate and the Senior play. Bless His Little Heart. Although the orchestra is small it produces music out of proportion to its size. Mr. Robbins, our director, has cooperated with our young maestros” and really has brought forth great results. Orchestra members well remember the weary hours they sat in the gym playing at rehearsals for commencement while the seniors learned the correct way of putting one foot ahead of the other. All in all. we think the orchestra this year desorves a rising vote of thanks. 34 i i i i i Let’s pay attention, boys!—basses, let’s try that part again! These words were frequently heard by these exhausted boys who after trying again and again failed to bring forth the expected sounds under the baton of Miss Freeburg. Although not many turned out to sing, those of us who did certainly make up for the lack of voices and rendered very lusty bass and tenor to the mixed chorus, which sang at the glee club concert this spring and at the Easter services held at the Baptist Church. Those who heard these performances were highly appreciative of all our do-re-me’s. During the latter part of the year four of us joined with four girls to form the double-quartet which sang occasionally for local organizations. Don't we look like we enjoyed glee club as much as those who heard us? (You don't suppose it's because we had an excuse to get out of American Lit. do you?) BOYS' GLEE CLUB Left to right: Higheld. Sampson. Heimbecker, Black, Nielsen, Walker. Johnson, McQuay, Staff, Bow. Hough. Van Allen. Skinner, Neuman, Tompsett, Freeburg. Back row: Backus. Barnes. Van Allen. Peterman. Bisseil, Bradley. C. Wolverton, Burke. F. Wakefield, Fuller. Robbins. Belshaw, Hoffman. Hansen. Barlow. Brocksmidt. Filgas. Plank. Second row: P. Barlow. Christiansen, Olsen. Vining. S. Blending. Johnson. A. Blanding. M. Standing. Nicholas. Arntz, Hyde. Hamper, Bailey. Perkins, Van Allen. Sampson. V. Bowerman. Baldwin. Front row: Irish, M. Wakefield. J. Barlow, Smith. Griffith, P. Bowerman. Edgecomb, B. Hansen, R. Hansen, Amidon, Clement. Left! Right! Left! Right! marched the band during the halves of the Some football games last fall. Perhaps you didn't know that drills all week are required to work out those tricky formations that are put on at the stadium. Later in the year the band rendered its inspiration to pep assemblies and basketball games. During the year several organizations in the city were entertaind with our short programs to say nothing of two free public concerts. Both of these concerts were very well done and greatly appreciated by those who heard it. Band rehearsals, sometimes quite oppressing, were held three times a week during the first semester and four times during the second semester. Any band can play marches, but it takes profound practice to be masters of real music. Anyhow we had fun and learned much from our inspirational director, Mr. Robbins. BAND 35 (Continued from page 14) The spring activities were officially ushered in with the Honor Banquet. It perhaps was the biggest event of the year where over 200 people watched the students being rewarded for their toil. After watching fellow students stow it away almost everyone tripped the light fantastic to a good orchestra. Under the light of swaying Japanese lanterns following the traditional parade the girls and their dates (still Leap Year, 'ya know) definitely decided that dancing under the stars had something. Yes. it's the Girl's League Lantern Dance with the usual if based on the weather. (Continued from page 28) a new love of clothes from Violetta while Jack Gorman is giving his Belding dance step to Lewis Kennedy just to see what will happen. Ruby Clark and Betty Van Vlerah will be sharing Wanda's place as poetess. Betty Jane Tucker thinks that Betty McKay should be the receiver of her enjoyment of dance music anywhere at anytime. Art Walker says he's not giving away his talents. Anyhow, he thinks Highfield needs none of his ability as a driver (?) so the school will have to remember him by his own sweet self. Red Howes is The Girl's League held their annual banquet with just the girls and their mothors present. Awards were given, and the new officers were installed. Then Senior days! Teachers were a little more lenient and just a little forgiving if lessons were slighted and minds wandering. In rapid and rather confusing succession came the final ceremonies until the Seniors found they had no right to that title and were outside looking in. Swing out. skip day. Baccalaureate, graduation, Senior and Alumni dances, and—well, we re alumni now! jumping for Ray Bow's place as stage manager--guess Bow has no say there. Sam's successor may be Don Van Allen (that is, of course, in the Band.) Howard Skinner hopes he can get rid of his love of eating by giving it to Bill Richmond—poor guy! Deciding that he doesn't need those good looks to vamp a girl, Harold Nielsen is leaving those blond curls to Howard Thompson, though Howard's done pretty well so far. 36 37 September 22 October 6 . . October 13 . October 20 . November 3 November 10 SCHEDULE ..... Lowell ..... Alma . . .. Belding Mt. Pleasant ... Fremont ...... Ionia WEST CENTRAL LEAGUE STANDINGS Won Lost Belding 3 0 Ionia 2 1 Greenville 1 2 Hastings 0 3 A FOOTBALL GAME Our team's out to win And we re sure that it will On our side already The crowd packs the hill. And there is the kick off; We have it for sure! Oh! just for one touch down. We ask nothing more. They fumble! We get it. First down! Six to go; We pass it, they catch it But we’ll win we know. The ball’s on their goal line We've made it for sure Oh just one more touchdown We'll ask nothing more. Again here's a kick off They get it! they run But the ball game is over And we know we've won. “Betty Van Vlerah Top Row: R. Ranney. J. Cooper, B. Hansen, M. Tuttle, G. Belshaw, C. Cooper. B. Horton, J. Filgas, R. Bow, K. Aylsworth, R. Wolverton, C. Bradly, D. Russell. R. Kennedy Second Row: Coach Swanton. F. Hough. A. Christensen, G. Johnson. H. Sanders. H. Thompson, F. McQuay, L. Kennedy. W. Arnt:, E. Jensen. J. Hahnenburg. H. Carter. R. Woods. Coach Ockstadt Third Row: L. Schrader, D. Burgess, D. Martin, R. Ranney, C. Nielsen, C. Johnson, C. Ingraham, C. Gar-lick. J. Wilson. H. Keselring. M. Coleman, J. Highfield 38 THE DEDICATION of Greenville’s newly lighted Athletic Field was held with the playing of Lowell. Due to the increasing interest shown in football throughout the town the lighting system was installed and was expected to draw large crowds. Greenville is in the west central league which includes the teams of Belding, Hastings, and Ionia. The previous year Greenville boasted of a very fine record and took first place in the League, playing colorful and consistent football throughout the season. This year's record was not so colorful and blessed with as many victories, but Greenville had a fast light team and played against tough breaks. Leading Greenville's football team for the season were co-captains. Toby Ingraham and Charles Johnson. Both were three-year lettermen. Three outstanding freshmen on the team were Douglas Martin. Harvey Sanders, and Dick Woods and will be ready for the coming year. Several seniors will graduate in June: Gordon Johnson, fleet-footed back playing very good ball his last year; Don Burgess, a three year letter man and a very smart ball player; Carl Garlick, the iron-man of the squad, and veterans Harold Keselring. Clayton Nielsen, and Marlyn Coleman, all of whom played head-up football. For the coming year the team will be led by captain Art L. Christensen, hard-running back; tackles. Jack Wilson and Dick Ranney. and guard Jim Hahnenburg. All of these boys are hard charging linemen. Great things are expected for the team of 1940 and under the expert guidance of Coaches Swanton, Ockstadt, and Ferris, a successful season should result. A great deal of credit should go to our so-called Scrubs and next year we hope to see them on the top. Toby Chuck Johnny Doug Pud Dick Smitty Flash Kessie Dugan Boo Jim Dane Burgie This page sponsored by Petersen Oil Company 39 BASKETBALL Back row: Tower, Powers, Sanders. Wise, D. Ranney. Kerns, Filgas. Campbell. Highfield, L. Jensen. Weber. Second row: Coach Ferris. R. Ranney. Belshaw, J. Cooper, Christensen, Woods. Bradley. Jacobson, Coach Swanton. First row: Kennedy. C. Cooper, E. Jensen. R. Jensen. Bower, Thompson. Martin, Burgess. Hansen. In the early days of December three veteran players and about thirty new energetic men started pegging at baskets in earnest. Coaches Swanton and Ferris selected the two major teams and gave them their uniforms. Our first game which was with Fremont was somewhat a disappointment to the stands although all of the boys played a grand game. Little Artie Christensen took the top honors in this game and Dick Woods who was playing his first varsity game came in with second highest standings, the final score being 33 to 18. Coach Ferris’ reserve team also were defeated in their game with Fremont by a score of I 2 to 8. Doug Martin carried off high honors in the game by making 8 points and indeed a very fine showing. At our next game, we entertained Sparta and were defeated 22 to 19. Burgess was high point in this game with 17 points. The cagers got off to a nice start with a 9 to 2 lead but at the half the score was II to 12. The score at the third quarter was quite even but the last minute (very rough and hard fought) saw the teams fighting for the winning basket. The reserves game was well played but we lost to Sparta with a score of 24 to 16. The rest of the games were well fought and fairly played, though perhaps victory wasn't always on our side. Can we blame them especially with all of those new rules to keep straight and to abide by? We are particularly proud of our boys who were selected to play on the West Central League All Conference team. They were Don Burgess, Art Christensen and Bennie Conrad. Let’s give three cheers for the team who played their best although they didn't come through with flying colors! 40 1940 SCHEDULE December 8 Fremont .................Here December 12 Sparta ..................Here December 15 Lowell .................There December 10 Stanton ................ Here January 12 Belding ................There January 16 Ionia ...................Here January 26 Hastings ...............There January 30 Belding .................Here February 2 Ionia ..................There February 6 Lee ....................There February 13 Alma ...................There February 16 Hastings................There February 20 Lee .....................Here February 23 Mt. Pleasant.............Here WEST CENTRAL LEAGUE Team Won Lost Belding 5 i Ionia 4 2 Hastings 2 4 Greenville 1 5 41 BASEBALL TRACK Batter up! Baseball is no small part of our year's athletics—nor should it be. With seventeen boys Coach Swanton started the season. The line-up was selected as follows: B. Alsgaard, pitcher; D. Burgess, outfielder and catcher; B. Conrad, first base: C. Cooper, infielder and outfielder; J. Cooper, outfielder and catcher; C. Garlick, third base and catcher; F. Hough, second base and pitcher; E. Jensen, outfielder; R. Jensen, first base and outfielder; C. Johnson, shortstop and pitcher; L. Miller, outfielder and pitcher; D. Otterbacker, catcher; D. Ranney, second base; H. Thompson, outfielder; D. Woods, infielder and outfielder. In the dug-out at the fair grounds the boys waited turn at bat, got some last minute instructions, or talked about batting averages and the various pitchers' techniques. The first victory of the year was scored against the Carson City nine. Back row: J. Cooper, Woods. Weber, Miller. Wilson. Coach Swanton, Alsgaard. R. Jensen. C. Cooper, Hough Front row: Johnson, Garlick, Burgess, Ranney, Conrad, Thompson. Otterbacher, E. Jensen. Back row: Burgess. K. Johnson, Sanders. Van Allen. Walker, Robertson. Coach Ockstadt. F.ont row: Powers. Giglio, Russell, Jensen, C. Johnson. On your mark, get set is a statement very familiar to all track boys. They always are on their mark anxiously waiting for the signal go at the track meets held with the various towns. Coached by George Ockstadt our team engaged in dual meets with Ionia. Belding, Stanton, and Carson City and the Conference meet at Hastings. Two teams competed—the varsity with D. Burgess, pole vault; George Giglio. pole dash; Bob Powers, hurdles and high jump: Dick Russell, dash; E. Jensen, 1 2 mile: C. Johnson, dash; D. Robertson, dash; A. Walker, mile: K. Johnson 1 2 mile and Jack Wilson, shot put,— and the Freshmen team with H. Sanders. 100 and 220 dash: D. Van Allen, pole vault and shot put; B. Weber, shot put; B. Hyde, high jump and pole vault; D. Martin, high jump and hurdles: H. Jacobsen, high jump. dash, and broad jump: and D. Keselring, high jump and shot put. Dash, jump and throw—it's all in a track star's life!! 42 fancy turns to N SPRING a young mans On your mark! Ugh! Heave! You're out! Smash! A hit! Volley! Over the top! A curve! Strike h im out! OUTDOOR SPORTS 43 The Senior Class wishes to express its appreciation to the following merchants and business men for their support of the '40 Hi-Life and urges your patronage. Alma's Ready-to-wear Shop Andersen’s Grocery Arntz's Beauty Salon Don Beardslee—Insurance William L. Bird, M. D. Blanding Milk Co. Vincent Bow A. V. Bradley and Son—Wholesale House Brooks Bakery R. A. Brown—Funeral Director Bunny's Used Cars Carlsen's Wall Paper and Paints William Chase Coal Co. J. A. Church and Son—Plumbing City Park Service Station Bus 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. Floyd Eichelberg Eureka Lumber Co. Howard Faber Don. L. 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