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

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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

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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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Mary Jo Hull B.Ph. Braille Hilda Johnson A.B., Life 4-2 Helen Kamps A.B., Life 6-2 Gladys Kittle B.S. 5-1, 5-2 Ethel Miller Life 3-2, 4-1 Martha Pelro A.B., Life 1-2, 2-1 Edith R. Portle Barbara Huber Dorothy Cryder Gertrude Aster jean Ansorge Clerk A.B., Life CMH-D Bs. Kindergarten Life 2-1, 2-2 6-1, 6-2 Elementary Earns Jeep The blast of a bugle and the beat of a drum brought the elementary school into the street to see the jeep, representing the war stamps bought by the children. The youngsters really cheered when Mrs. Sigler climbed into the back seat and went for a spin. Everyone was excited as the jeep rode up onto the sidewalk and got stuck in a pile of snow, but a cheer rose when it plowed through. These little tykes really earned the delight and joy received when "real" soldiers brought the jeep to Ottawa. The elementary department also participated in the Red Cross and scrap drives. The younger pupils have been concentrating on the geography of the war, nutrition, and physical fitness of the American Life. Maps were studied and collections made from weekly newspapers and magazines. To end their year, the elementary rooms studied foreign lands and how they affect our country through imports, exports, and the production of vital war materials. A visit from a real army jeep was the fitting climax to the "jeep" war stamp campaign of the elementary school in which the pupils bought more than 31,000 worth of stamps in six weeks. The student committee which planned the campaign was composed of Dick Cook, David Gray, Ross Springer, and jerry Steketee. These boys were given a ride in the jeep at the end of the ceremony. B.S. 1-1, 1-2 Geraldine Scholl B.M. Braille Carol B. Walter A.B., Life 3-1, 3-2 12