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Page 11 text:
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M. B. LUBBERS, Superintendent Admiral Melvin B. Lubbers is truly a Superintendent respected by all. Since his coming to Zeeland High he has won the respect of students and teachers alike. He has guided the ship of Zeeland High School through the seas of life. His helping hand is always ready and waiting to help each seaman with his own problem and gives it his careful consideration. As Admiral of the Fleet, Mr. Lubbers had devoted his time and effort to make Zeeland High School the fine school it is. 9 GERRIT VEENBOER, Principal As Vice Admiral, Mr. Veenboer has done everything in his power to make Zeeland High School a place where everyone may enjoy his stay. He has helped promote organizations and many of the extra-curricular activities of the school. He is everyone's counsellor and friend and is willing to help with any problem. His ability as a teacher of Chemistry is well known. As sponsor of the Student Council and National Honor Society, he has done much for the welfare of the students and the school. As the ship of Zeeland High School sails on, Mr. Veenboer will have done much to make our place in the voyage a pleasure which we will not forget.
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SCHOOL BO RD Standing: Mr. C. Poest, Mr. D. Van Omen. Seated: Dr. H. Kuit, Mr. Bos, Mr. R. De Haan, Mr. M. B. Lubbers. Greetings to the class of 1945. We have endeavored to give you the best teachers for your guidance and development. We also realize the need for good physical equipment and extra-curricular activities for the all around educational program. These we have provided for your welfare. We have confidence that you will make the best of opportunities that come to you and that you will honorably fill places of responsibility as the citizens of tomorrow. May your years in high school have been happy and profitable to each one of you. May the influence of your teachers, the lessons learned, and the problems solved, be helpful to you in the years that lie ahead. We shall treasure this edition of the Stepping Stone as a sacred historical record of Zeeland High School. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION I 8 I
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FACULTY Mrs. Gerard Cook A teacher who possesses a very pleasing personality and an unusual ability in inspir- ing students with her spirit of good will, Mrs. Cook has won the friendship of all since her comin' to Zeeland High. She teaches Biology, English ll, and World His- tory, and sponsors the Senior Girl Reserves. Miss Mabel De Jonge As teacher of Mathema- tics and Physics, Miss De Jonge has done much in helping the students become acquainted with this field of education. She has done much to romote good will in our sciiool. Her remark- able ability for leadership is shown in the way she has lead the class of '45 through their high school years. Mr. Hilmer Dickman A man with a keen sense of humor and a remarkable ability to get along with the students is Mr. Dickman. He is a person always willing to extend a helping hand to the students. His teaching abili- ties are reflected in the teaching of Mechanical Drawing, Industrial Arts, and Economics. He is also the able sponsor of thc Junior Hi-Y. Mrs. Minnie Fairbanks As the capable librarian of our school, Mrs. Fairbanks opens the books of knowl- edge and fiction to the stu- dents. She is always willing to help someone find his needed information. Her thorough knowledge of her books have made her indis- pensable to the school. Mrs. Daniel Fylstra A capable teacher of Latin, Spanish, and English ll is Mrs. Fylstra. She has a pleasing personality and is always willing to help any person to master his lan- guage. Aside from these man duties, she is also the helpfiil sponsor of the class of '47, Mr. Harold Geerdes As teacher of music, lvir. Cveerdes has done much to create interest in this field of education. His musical ability is exceptional. Besides teach- ing Band and Orchestra. he directs both boys' and girls' Cvlee Clubs. Under his cap- able direction our sixty-voice chorus is known to all. ln addition to the Junior Band, this year he has organized a Junior Chorus. He is also the sponsor of the Senior Hi-Y and the Music Council. Miss Aletta Hoek Eager to help and to serve, Miss Hoek is always willing to offer advice. Her teaching and executive abilities are reflected in her classes of Shorthand l and Bookkee - ing. She is also the abie sponsor of the Junior Girl Reserves. Miss Hazel Kaslander Hazel, as she is known to everyone of us, is the very efficient secretary to Mr. Lubbers. She is very capable and does her num- erous tasks with utmost skill. She always has a friendly smile for us and is always willing to aid those who come to her for help. i101
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