Ottawa Hills High School - Legend Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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,K as No f'Lazy-bones" Here These teachers busy with school work'every minute of the day still tind time to sponsor clubs and take an active part in professional organiza- tions, such as the Grand Rapids Teachers' Club, of which Mr. Giddings is president. When there are drives to sell more defense stamps, donate books for the USO, or contribute to the Red Cross, it is the teachers who help. And one rarely sees Miss Caldwell without her Red Cross knitting. Nevertheless, the teachers are seen at plays and games, cheering and as "full 0' pep" as any student. I. Thrills. Miss Baloyan is keeping up the Ottawa school spirit. 2. Anticipation. After years of coaching, Lud still watches each game with interest. 3. Leisure hours. Miss Krzyminski takes time out to help with the hobby show. 4. Mid-year exams. They're over for the stu- dents. but not for Mr. Vander Ploeg. 5. Bidding farewell to a senior.

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FH EU HU "They Serve Best . . . The American educational system is a boon to the nation and its people. From the early days of the little red school house and the three R's it has expanded and grown, until today we have compulsory education for all the children of the nation. Yet this organi- zation would be of little value without the teachers it embodies. They are men and women with a great vision who are capable of firing the imagination of youth with the yet unexplored possi- bilities of science. They spend their time and effort in building an intelli- gent generation for the future with a knowledge of the past, in stimulating the ambitions of the students, and in instilling in the minds and hearts of their pupils a love for democratic ideals -good sportsmanship, equality, and freedom. To the teachers of Ottawa Hills, the students owe appreciation for all that has been done for them. The time, effort, and knowledge that the instruc- tors have given so freely to aid them - not only in academic work, but in other activities as well- is but a symbol of the teachers' devotion to the ideals of America and to mankind, whom they are serving by building the citizens of tomorrow. They serve best-who serve mankind.

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Lou I. Sigler, A. B., M. Ed. Mrs. Lou I. Sigler, Ottawa's assistant principal, is also principal of Alexander and Ottawa elementary schools. She is widely known throughout Grand Rapids and the State of Michigan, being past president of the Grand Rapids Teachers' Club, and the State Federation of Teachers' Clubs, a member of the Michigan Education Association, and a life member of the state Parents and Teachers' Association. Being very much interested in art she belongs to the Art Association and is program chairman of the Friends of American Art. This year Ottawa has developed a new vocational guidance program of which Mrs. Sigler is the chairman. In spite of all these things, she still continues to find time to help students with their work. 11 Michael W. Shillinger, B. S., M. A. Acting-principal, Michael W. Shillinger has really become a part of Ottawa. Wlien new students come here from other schools, he greets them and helps them to feel at home by making out their programs and showing them the "ins and outs" of the school. A student leaving Ottawa takes with him the memory of a kindly hand- shake and smile. He came to Ottawa Hills from South High to fill in for Mr. Mac- Naughton, who is in active service. Since being at Ottawa, he has won the affection of all the students. A member of the Grand Rapids Chap- ter ofthe International Round Table Club, Michigan Education Association, National Education Association, and the School Men's Clubg Mr. Shillinger has attended Stout Institute, Columbia University, the University of Michigan, and Western State Teachers College. Helping him in the office is Mrs. Helen G. Haight, the efficient clerk, who makes the "wheels go 'roundf' ' mu x 1