Hart High School - Hartian Yearbook (Hart, MI)

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HART HIGH SCHOOL RUTH SWARTZ “Snooks” Ah good bh | ie. She Ih in school ; And never taken The time to fool. Home Economics. Commercial Club. Sec.-Treas. Class History. DORIS VAN WICKLE “Van To look on the bright side is look on the right side of life. Home Economics ‘29, ’31. Commercial Club 31. Inter-Class Basketball 29, 30. G!x Club 30. 31. Operetta 30. MAXINE VINE “Dutchy” If e’er she knew an evil thought. She ne’er spoke evil word. Home Economics ’27. Inter-Class Basketball ’29. Commercial Club ’31. Glee Club ’30. ’31. Operetta ’80. LOTTY URTEL “Speed” She typewrites for our annual. In language she’s quite skilled : You’ll see her never idle Her hours with work are filled. Junior Play. Glee Club 30. ’31. Hartian Staff. Commercial Club ’31. Class Prophecy. Muskegon Typing Contest. Senior Play. DOROTHY VAN WICKLE “Dort” There is no use to hurry, haste makes waste you know : I always get there just on time. I guess our clocks are slow. Home Economics Club ’29. '31. Inter-Class Basketball '29. ’30, ’31. Basketball ’30. Inter-Class Track ’29. Commercial Club ’31. Dramatic Club ’31. Glee Club ’29. ’30. ’31. Operetta '29, ’30, ’31. Debate ’31. Muskegon Shorthand and Typing Contest ’30, ’31. J-Hop Committee. LLOYD WIETING “Droop' I’m just as tall as I can be. with movements very slow : but rather slow than not at all and it gets me where I go. Football ’28. ’29. 30. Basketball ’28. ’29. Capt. 30. ’31. Baseball ’29. ’30. Track ’30. Inter-Class Track 28. ”29. ’30. ’31. J-Hop Committee. Science Club. Dramatic Club. Page Nineteen

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THE HARTIAN, 1931. ♦ JOHN SCHOFIELD ’’Johnie” And the best of all ways to lengthen the days is to take a few hours from the night. Football ’30. Junior Play. Dramatic Club 31. Vice-Pres. Science Club ’31. Inter-Class Track ’31. Track ’31. J-Hop Committee. LOWELL SKINNER Skeexix” Silence is a little thing. that most folks haven’t got: I’m sure you'll all agree with me. that I’ve got quite a lot. Apple Judging ’29. Grain Judging ’30. Apple Judging ’31. Track ’31. LOUISE SNYDER ’’Stub If she will, she will, and if she won’t, she won't, and that is the end of it. Inter-Class Basketball ’30. ’31. Hartian Staff. Commercial Club. BERNICE SHIMKUS Bernie” A mischievous twinkle in her eye gives her away. J-Hop Committee. Glee Club ’29. 31. Operetta ’29. Home Economics Club ’29. Commercial Club 31. Inter-Class Track '29. Class History. MARION SKINNER ‘Mike’’ She’s a second Galli-Curci. and can warble like a bird : and many say that her voice Is the sweetest ever heard. Debate ’30. 31. Dramatic Club. Glee Club ’30. ’31. Operetta ’30. 31. Oratory Contest '30, '31. J-Hop Committee. Home Economics Club. Class Song. Senior Play. VERA STEVENS “Steve” Everythin that’s good comes in a package small ; my stature me neth naught to me, nor worries me at all. Junior Play. Giftatory. Senior Play. Home Economics Club ’29. 31. Dramatic Chib ’31. Glee Club '29. ’30, 31. Operetta 29. ’30. Commercial Club Vice-President. Vice-President ’28. Page Eighteen

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HART HIGH SCHOOL . ■ -4 Senior Class History As we look back over the past four years of preparation for our various vocations in life, we find our development has been much like that of an orchard of fruit trees. Transplanted from the nursery and set as young sprouts in the rich soil, for the first and second years it was a bit doubtful as to whether they would withstand the rough storms and hard frosts. Soon they began to take firm root in the ground and started to grow. It was necessary that the trees be given proper nourishment and care. The ground around them had to be loosened and the weeds that threatened to undo the good tendencies, overcome. They needed a period of rest each year in order to store up energy for the coming season; then when they advanced too rapidly, they had to be carefully pruned by those in charge of the orchard to keep from wasting their energy and to conserve it for fruitage. Some of the trees were not suited and had to he transplanted, while some could not withstand the ravages of diseases. In due season they blossomed and were ready to bear fruit, and the fruit growers felt confident that the harvest would amply repay them for their efforts. This is the way the young sprouts in the orchard of Hart High have been nurtured and cared for by their teachers until finally they have blossomed and are ready to bear the fruits of knowledge. Fifty-six verdant Freshmen began their high school course in the autumn of nineteen-twenty-seven at Hart High and occupied the various places. They were a bit timid at first but gradually they became accustomed to their pleasant surrounding and began to feel that they were a part of the school—that they belonged there. Little difficulties often arose that puzzled and slightly discouraged these ambitious, eager students but these were straightened out by their worthy principal, Mr. Shinn, who later was succeeded by Mr. Snow, who has also been their faithful friend. Although we were verdant Freshmen we had the enthusiasm of going on to higher standards by electing: President, Matt Crosby, and our class advisor, Mrs. Skinner. The class colors chosen were blue and silver which were kept throughout our high school career. Owing to the aid of Mrs. Skinner we gave our first social event, a Spring Party which showed the excellent entertaining ability of the Freshmen. With ambitions high and determined we again returned for another year’s work mingled with the many pleasures of the activities of our Sophomore year. We elected Ogden Amstutz for President. Our class was represented on the Student Council both in 1928 and 1929 by Lucille Benner. Mrs. Skinner, still our faithful advisor, helped us put on a Hard Times party which was enjoyed immensely. In the autumn of 1929 we enrolled as Juniors and our class was enlarged by a number of nonresident students. Ogden Amstutz was again elected President of our class. Our Junior play “The Boomer”, under the direction of Mrs. Hutchins was given by a number of our brilliant actors and was a great success. The final social event was the Junior Hop in honor of the Senior Class was given on May 29th. The music was furnished by Rags Riley’s orchestra and the auditorium was beautifully decorated in the Senior class colors. The banquet and dancing was enjoyed by all. Under the guidance of Mr. Sumrill, our class advisor, it proved to be a wonderful success. We returned as Seniors and this was the last year of being together as Hart High students. We elected George Lindgren. President, who proved to be a very capable leader. Miss McCall, this being her first year at Hart High, was selected as our class advisor. Our Senior class party was given on December 5th. The auditorium was decorated in Christmas colors. A good time was enjoyed by all. We won the inter-class track meet by a large margin. This was one of the fast fleeting athletic events of which our class can be proud. The Senior class play “Cyclone Sally”, under the direction of Mrs. Hutchins, was a great success. Now we have come to the turning point in the great career of life. Which way will it be? This is the question confronting all of us. May wc choose the road that will broaden our lives—the road which leads upward to success. May we ever remember to give to the world the best we have—then the best will come back to us. We can do this by being true to our motto: “BUILD FOR CHARACTER, NQT FOR FAME”. Pacrc Twenty