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

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The old must give way to the new. To make way for the new settlernent the tall, graceful pines and huge oaks were unrnercifully felled. What should he done with them? These valuahle trees, rolled on a great pile and touched hy fire, were soon consumed. Even so the flame of time passes each class on, 'mak- ing way for the new. C L A S S E S

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THE STEPPING STONE I 9 3 2 who take Home Economics I study canning, breakfasts, and later in the year they make a study of their own rooms and construct some simple garments. Home Economics II, which is offered to both Juniors and Seniors, is primarily in- tended for girls planning to go away to work or to college after graduation from high school. This course is divided into the following units: housing, health, foods, clothing and finances. It aims to give the girl a general knowledge of choosing and furnishing the roomg economy of dress, care of clothing, color and design for the individual, and quality and construction of materials, probable expenditures in college she expects to attendg the care we should give ourselves in health as well as sicknessg and a study of the proper standards for selecting well balanced meals at restaurants as well as prepar- ing and serving them. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Industrial Arts, a Freshman study, is a very worthwhile and practical subject which enables the students to learn the mechanics, processes and materials that go to make up many of the articles of the home. Through study and practice they are better able to earn a living by physical labor and to judge the quality and value of many of their purchases. Most of the time is spent in handling the tools correctly, selecting proper materials, fitting them together in the strongest and neatest way, and giving the finished product a beautiful but lasting finish. Some theory or book work is done to ind reasons and procedures. Films of various industrial plants are shown each year to make available knowledge that is not only difficult to get from books, but very costly. Visits are made to various factories in the city. such as the print shop, clock, furniture and casket fac- tories. AGRICULTURE COURSE A four-year course in agriculture is offered to the students. In the first year, biology is taught, which is a combination of botany and zoology, forming a founda- tion for the other agricultural subjects. A science credit is given to each boy and girl who takes this course. i Agriculture II includes a study of farm crops and horticulture, in which the general principles in crops, garden and orchard problems are considered. In this course, the student also develops some skill in judging grains, fruits and vegetables. During the fourth year the time is devoted to the study of soils, its management, and economic standpoint of agriculture. The agricultural department sponsors an annual fair and each year the boys go on a judging trip to Michigan State College. All the boys doing project work may join the agricultural club, Future Farmers of America, which aims to develop the social and business life of the student in connection with their department. One-third of a credit is given for a project. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Education is not confined to book learning in Zeeland High School, for we believe one has not a liberal education without training in social life. As a means to develop this social life, clubs have been organized, among which are the Girl Reserves, Girl Scouts, Future Farmers of America, Athletic Sisters, and the National Honor Society. One morning each week, the extra-curricular hour is devoted to these club meetings. Through Mr. Kleis, many girls as well as boys have availed themselves of the privi- lege of taking golfing lessons. Several of the boys have organized a golf team. Interest has been shown this year in forensics, which tends to develop the student both socially and intellectually. In fulfilling this work it is the aim of the school to have every student take part in one of these activities. Page Twenty-four

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THE STEPPING STONE I 9 3 2 First Row: C. Van Loo, E. Wissink, B. Bouwens, K. Klamer, H. Maatman, H. Veldhuis, M. Diepenhorst, L. Heyboer, A. Van Koevering, R. Van Draght, A. De Vries, M. Schaap, E. Weer- sing, A. Wabeke, B. Van Eden, W. Boone 1Secretaryl. Second Row: V. Whitvliet, M. Baron, R. Boer, M. De Vries, J. De Koster, N. Lamer, A. De -longe, R. Bauman, H. Wabeke, V. Slabbekorn, S. De Witt, E. De Jomre, J. Nyenhuis, C. Grant, D. Topp, G. Wiersma. Third Row: M. Van Voorst, D. Elenbaas, D. Wyngarden lVice-presidentl, L. Faber lldresidentl, E. Boonstra, F. Nagelkirk, F Ter Haar, G. Wcstveld, F. Goo!-man, V. Poest, M. Bouma, V. Borr, A. Blauwkamp, N. De Hoop, Nyenhuis, J. Post, G. Kleis, C. Bouws. Fourth Row: G. Kouw, D. De Bruyn, A. Wyngarden, R. Westveld, B. Van Slooten, C. Wissink, E. Van Loo, M, Walters, E. Hartgerink, L. Berghorst, M. Veneklasen, J. Van Hoven, H. De Ridder, L. Van Kley, N. Kuipers, M. Plasman, Mr. Kleis lSponsorI, J. Kieft lTreasurerl, I.. Borst. Fifth Row: R. Slabbekorn, D. Vanden Heuvel, J. Har- denberpr, J. Lamer, R. Donia. C. Freshman Class In September, 1931, the upper classmen were much surprised to see seventy-three students, as green as a well-kept lawn, come from Junior High and the country to take their long-awaited trip across the school yard to start a new world of studies and activities. Not alarmed by all the suggested pranks from the upper classmen, they found themselves at the all-school party where they were initiated by the use of electric shocks and the old reliable paddle. Two of the girls of the class were chosen on the basketball squad, the boys proved to be good athletes, as some of them became members of the varsity football squad and some were on the reserve basketball squad. Two boys received their letters in varsity football. At the Freshman-Sophomore banquet, the theme It Pays to Adver- tisen was successfully carried out and most of the class members attended. Conquering the battles of studies has been no easy task, but it has been successful as well as has been the major battle examinations. Many trials and tribulations have been met in the path as Freshmen, but there are many more happy memories of this first high school year to be carried into the future. Page Twenty-six