Zeeland High School - Stepping Stone Yearbook (Zeeland, MI)

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,, , tt s , HIS marks the end of the four short. happy years that we, the Seniors of the Class of 1930, have spent in Zeeland High School. Perhaps as we continue our journey through life, we shall come to a fuller realization of what High School really means to every student that has the opportunity of participating in its varied activities. During the past four years, we have been called, as custom demands, first, Fresh- men, then, Sophomores and later on, Juniors. But now at the close of our High School career we are proud to be known as Seniors. Throughout these periods, the Faculty has endeavored to make us self-reliant, thoughtful of others, self-respecting and, as a result, better members of society. It was, however, only through the efforts of the School Board, the representatives of the community, that we were provided with such a Faculty and with the equipment needed for our training. Thus we feel indebted to these three groups: the Faculty, with whom we have directly come in contact, the School Board, which controls the functions of the School, and our parents, who have given us the wonderful advantages of a High School education. Finally, we feel that a word is necessary to show our appreciation for all the oppor- tunities that have been bestowed upon us. And as we leave Zeeland High, we hope that we shall, in a certain sense, repay all that has been done for us by striving 'to follow the examples that have been set before us. - THE Si-:Mon CLASS or 1930. ll , 'El itiy t yy 31 Pay Sistffn

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'77 :,kL A AVYAI ':M'Ti'V . ,, . . ' '...L11. M if ? M f 1, .gig C In THE ZEELAND HIGH SCHOOL AIM! The school aims to carry out the seven cardinal principles of education, thus helping to develop Christian character, real learning, and genuine culture. COURSE OF STUDY: Each year there is a revision of the high school course of study in order to keep it modern and practical. During the present year a forward step was made by the introduction of a commercial course, with Typewriting in the senior year and Business English in the junior year to round out a four-year program. Two years of Foods and Clothing are now offered. and next year it is expected that Industrial Arts and Band will be introduced five days a week. CITIZENSHIP: This year the mark in Citizenship was started, and all students were graded on conduct, service, and citizenship. LIBRARY: The library, the heart of the school, has increased in attractiveness and usefulness. During October, 1929, the circulation reached the high peak of 1,927, and during the month of November it mounted to over 2,000. The library now has over 114,000 volumes, with 27 magazines available. EXTRA-CURRIRULAR: The debating team again qualified for the elimination contest. The 1929 Stepping Stone won All-American Honor Rating. The Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Reserves have been especially active this year. The High School Band, a new organization, made a few public appearances during the year. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: In the three Bible Comprehensive Tests given in co-opera- tion with Northwestern University, Zeeland High School ranked among the very highest of all high schools in the country taking the test. ENROLLMENT: The enrollment in the high school by classes is as follows: Freshman ..... .... ............................. 5 2 Sophomore .... .... - .... ........ ...... 4 3 Junior ....-. - .............. - ..... ........,. 3 9 Senior -- ............................................. 51 TEACHING STAFF: The high school teaching staff this year consists of 13 instructors, all of whom had two or more years of teaching experience. Over half of the instruc- tors have over five years of experience. MISCELLANEOUS: There are 49 non-resident students enrolled in high school this year. From 88 students in 1910, and 143 in 1920, the high school has steadily grown to 189 in 1929-30. Our high school is one of the few in the state to furnish resident pupils with free textbooks. An accurate appraisal of school buildings and equipment, minus property shows that the cost of reproduction of the local school plant would be over a quarter of a million dollars: but of greater value is the pricelessness of the youth who form the student body and the army of alumni. A A I W . I wb M, M -I Pagr Fiflrnz

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