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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1947 volume:

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We, the Youth of today, consider it our duty to give to the next genera- tion a heritage such as our forefathers have given us. 1847 - 1947 0l'el,U0l' . . . We hope that with the publication of this annual we may preserve some of the memorable events of this year as well as to re- mind us of the achieve- ments of our forefathers. f' . do fatix l I Kon ten L4 C I C Page Administration . . 7 Seniors . . . . 15 Underclassmen . . 29 Organizations . . . 35 Music-Oratory-Drama . 45 Athletics ..... 53 School Life . . 65 Advertising . . 71 3 , M2223 1? 211.51 - A .L W' vig.-4 5 1 2 ' , . M'.,.i Z' Q - .r . if-r.6'ff: v.,,, SEATED -Ronald Van Hoven, Dorothy Folkertsma, Stanley Gustafson, Lois Van Dyke, Catherine Bosch, Ruth Brouwer, Maxine Den Herder, jerry Kline, Ioyce Mast, LaVerne Lampen. STANDING-Mr, De Ionge, Raeburn Lubbinge, Erma De Kleine, Peggy Sheridan, Keith Van Kovering, Mary Washmuth, Dorothy Winstrom, Ierry Zerrip, Iustin Elhart, Ned Bergsma. alnnual Staff Co-editors in chief, r ,Stan Gustafson, Catherine Bosch Literary Editor , ..,, ,, ,. .. . ....,,l,i ,,....ii , A Ruth Brower Assistant Literary Editor ,..........., ,Edna Kroodsma Section Editors Administration, ,,.. ., , . . ., .. ,Peggy Sheridan, Bae Lubbinge Classes tand Featuresl. . A... ..,.i D orothy Winstrom, Anita Bynbrandt Organizations, it.. ..,t r Lois Van Dyke, Erma De Kliene, Naidine Kruidhof Music, Oratory, Drama, , , ,,.,. .,.,......, ..,. I o yce Mast, Dorothy Folkertsrna Athletics. ,,,,. V ...,,..,, ...,.... ..... , , ,,.,,, ,...,t,,........,.,...... N e d Bergsrna, Iustin Elhart Art tHumorJ. ...,..,, .,,.. ,,,. .... M a r y Washmuth, Maxine Den Helder Lay-out Assistants ,, ,t,,t,, .....,, , . ........, ,Jerry Kline, Ierry Zerrip Photography ,. .... , r. ,,,,,.,, ...Ron V-an Hoven, Keith Van Koevering Business Manager ..,..,,t .....,,t.,,,, ,,........., , r , .,,,...,,, .,,, ,..,.,.,,, ,...,,,,,, ..........,....,,.. , ..,,,,,,,..,,..,,.. V e r n Lampen Assistant Business Manager., , . ,,,,,.. ,r .. ,....., Howard Bouwens Secretary. r ...tr ,,... r , ,,... ,. .. ,. ,There-ssa Vanden Heuvel BOOHCGSDGT. r ..,.., ...,,...,..,,.,,.. ..,..... M a rian Klies SDOYISOFV -- ...,..,. Mr. De Ionge l5l ff-f ' If ,.,. 4 5 1 Q fyjw I Hg, ,...,, bi -, 5 is iffg.. -- Q h K..f ' A 'Q' Q '-1- f4!!!-..... ..J N E ' 3 .L V p , MHLNHSTLRZAWH 0 LN 50 the Seniors: The Zeeland Board of Education congratulates the class of 1947 upon its completion of four years of Work. lt is our sincere hope that you may carry with you a full measure of the opportunities the school has offeredg that the knowledge you have gained may be a stepping stone toward a worthy career in your chosen field of endeavorg that the influences of school life may be an incentive for you to make a worthwhil-e contribution to the community in which you liveg and that the moral and spiritual atmosphere of your school and community may lead you to think of the higher ideals of life and find in them the only Way of living successfully. We now send you forth with the full knowledge that your training was of the best. The facilities of the school, both in the excellence of instruction and equipment have afforded you many opportunities during your high school life. lt is now your responsibility to make the best use of the training received. The degree of your success Will depend upon the effort and sincere determination you put forth in your daily activity. h The rich blessings of God will be yours if you make yourself Worthy of t em. Sincerely, The Board of Education. I 8 l xecuiiuea MR. MELVIN B. LUBBERS MR HILMER C. 5upc1'lrltcmlv.'r1t Even though his responsibilities as superintendent are many, he is always Willing to extend a bit of helpful advice to any student Who desires it. He is at all times efficient and good-natured. His willing cooperativeness and earn- est efforts have done much to make Zeeland High what it is to- day. I-le is one who is really re- spected by all. l9l Principal Friendliness, an endurable ence, and a congenial are only a few characteristics of our principal who has for two years been our counselor and friend. He taught Manual Arts. He sponsored the Student Council and National Honor Society. Miss Virginia Bacon Miss Mabel De Ionge I Y acufly MISS VIRGINIA BACON Under the leadership and guidance of Miss Bacon, the Home Economics l and ll are learning .many household hints. She teaches Business Training and is also the sponsor of the Athletic Sisters, and Home Making Club. MISS MABEI. DE IONGE As the teacher of Algebra, Advanced Alge- bra and Geometry, Miss De jonge has done much in helping the students become ac- quainted with this field ot education, She is the capable sponsor of the Sophomore class and is also the Faculty Treasurer. MH. MELVIN BOUMA Mr. Bouma joined the faculty ol Zeeland High last year as the coach of the second team football and basketball. Although these teams do not receive much recognition we are proud of them and their records. He is clco track coach and teaches Social Liv- ing and American Literature. MR. MARCELLUS DE IONGE Mr. De Ionge accomplished much during this year in Zeeland as the sponsor ot the Class of '47, Mr. De Ionge is also the in- structor of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. His guidance as advisor to the annual stall was much appreciated by the Seniors. Mr. Melvin Bouma Mr. Marcellus De Ionge W Rev William Hilmert aculig REV. WILLIAM HILMERT Last September Rev. Hilmert joined our faculty as Bible instructor. We greatly ap- preciate his willingness to take on this serv- ice when, as pastor, he already has a full schedule. His thorough knowledge of his sub- ject and his competence in teaching it are outstanding and the members of his class count it a privilege to have had the oppor- tunity to study the Bible under his direction. MR. ALBERT E. IONES Ivir. Iones, also a veteran has been very capably guiding Iuniors and Seniors through U. S. History. He also taught Social Living and Health. Added to that were his coaching duties in football and baseball. Mr. Ray Lokers 5 L I tty MR. RAY LOKERS Formerly a captain in the Army, Mr. Lakers came to us to become the capable coach of the first team in basketball. He also was sponsor of the I-li-Y. Besides this he taught mechanical drawing and plane geometry. Mr. Albert E. Iones ,Wy LU-Af rf .ftfllffl C t Mr. Fred Mumma MR. FRED MUMMA Mr. Mumma has taken over the music de- partment. A veteran, this is his first year of teaching since returning from the Army. In addition to directing our Senior band, the orchestra, and Glee Clubs, he has been start- ing beginners' groups for a future Senior band. His capable efforts in mapping out a program for the music department are produc- ing very satisfactory results and will con- tinue to do so in the future. Mrs Dorothy Newlon Mxss Cecilia Ver Huge aculfy MRS. DOROTHY NEWLON Mrs, Newlon joined the faculty this year upon graduating from Gregg Business Col- lege. She teaches Shorthand II, Bookkeeping, Business Training, and is also the sponsor of the Y-teens . MISS MILDBED PLAMP Miss Plamp, the owner of a congenial per- sonality has been the capable teacher of English II and American Literature. The Seniors are especially grateful to her for the time and effort she put forth in directing their play. MISS CECILIA VER HAGE As advisor to the Iunior Class and critic for the Peeper , Miss Ver Hage's duties are many and very demanding. No matter how busy she may be, she is always ready to lend a helping hand. I-Ier teaching duties were Shorthand I and Typing I and II. 21 MISS VIRGINIA VER STRATE Miss Ver Strate is a teacher who possesses a congenial personality and who has an ex- tensive knowledge of social sciences. She proved to be the capable director of the Iunior class play. She also guided the cheer- leaders through a successful year. Besides this she taught Economics, Civics, World His- tory and Speech, 5' Miss Mildred Plump Miss Virginia Ver Strate acuity MISS ANNABELLE WHITNELL Given the responsibility of Dean of Girls, Miss Whitneltl has proved to be a personal friend not only to the girls, but also the boys. By her kindness she has gained the respect and confidence of every student. Miss Whit- nell also teaches Spanish l, English Litera- Mrs Minnie Fairbanks ture, and Latin I-II. MRS. MINNIE FAIRBANKS Her willingness to assist the students of Zeeland High in finding their needed material in the library proved very beneficial and has been much appreciated by all of us. Her in- comparable knowledge of the source of vari- ous text books has aided us in finding our material more quickly. 31 f M Miss Annabelle Whitnell . t 1 I l 1 ' I .T' t x XX 3 MISS IOYCE ELENBAAS Ioyce has been the Mr. Lubbers for the past two years. She is very capable and does her work with utmost skill. Her pleasing personality and friendly smile have won a warm place for her in many hearts of the students and teachers alike. secretary to Miss Ioyce Elenbaas anilom The janitors of Zeeland High are very industrious and are always Willing to help the student body. They arrange the stage for plays and put up bleach- ers for basketball games, etc. They keep our build- ing clean and Warm. Sime, the head janitor, who is in charge of all activities and jobs around the school is cheerful and witty, and always has a pleasant smile. Gerrit Walters was the janitor who was on night duty most of the time and dusted and swept our building. He had to leave after a couple of months of school. Mr. Vanden Bosch was both day and night jani- tor. He helped keep our building clean and was always willing to open assembly doors after hours for forgetful students. Mr. Gallentine t Bud l - one of the most cheerful janitors of Zeeland High was always willing to help anyone at any time, especially cleaning up after plays and basketball games, etc. He was the one who replaced Mr. Walters and helped Mr. Vanden Bosch on the night shift. We of the Senior Class wish to thank these men for the many times they put forth a helping hand for us. Ku: Iriver: The bus drivers are indispensable to the school, even though they are taken for granted by most of us. They provide transportation to and from school for the rural students. We wish to express our appreciation for a job well done to Dwight Wyn- garden, Marcellus De Ionge, Benjamin Boonstra, Mr. Iones and Mr. Lok-ers. 'l4I l SEINHQEQS SENIORS President . Theressa Vanden Heuvel Vice President LaVe1ne Lampen Secretary ., ,,.. Naidine Kfuidhof Treasurer . Ronald Van Hoven Boy Student Council . , . Jerry Zerrip Girl Student Council , .. Edna Kroodsma Sponsor . . Mr. De Ionge Standing-Mr. De Ionge, LaVerne Lampen, Ierry Zerrip and Ronald Van Hoven. Sit- ting-Naidine Kruidhof, Theressa Vanden Heuvel, and Edna Kroodsma. Clan .ffiatory Yes, I suppose we too, like colon- ists of years gone by were somewhat awed by our first impression of our new settlement which was known as Zeeland High School. Then when we became slightly accustomed to our surroundings a tribe of Indians, known as the Sophomores, tortured us and forced us to wear warpaint, a dunce cap, and a donkey's tail. llmagine our humiliationll So it was on this day, September 6, 1943, that seventy-three colonists began their career in the class set- tlement. With Mrs. Winifred Fylstra, and Miss Ruth De Young as our oo- sponsors and the late Gllienn Zuv- erink as leader, we flourished and prospered. The second year rolled upon us before we realized it--cmd then, our leader, the late Glenn Zuverink, left and tumed the leadership over to Mary Schermer. With the help of our new sponsor, Miss lean Open- lander, we assisted a new group of colonists, known as the Class of 48 , to become acquainted with us. Of course, it was necessary to initi- ate them for a period of three days, after which a truce was declared. In our third year it was discov- ered that we were the smallest group in the colony. We again came through successfully with the help of our sponsor, Mr. M. De Ionge and class guide, Peggy Sheridan. 161 We added to our treasury the money we collected from our mag- azine drive and our hilarious play Mountain Mumps. In the latter part of this y-ear came the long awaited moment, the well planned for Iunior- Senior Banquet, which was a huge success. Thus we ended our third year. September 3, 1947, found only fifty-two seniors in our group. We were now the oldest members of the high school. Tick Vanden Heuvel was elected as our leader and Mr. M. De Ionge remained as our spon- sor. Since we were the oldest inhabi- tants it was only natural that we should be the busiest. The first task we undertook was our class play Don't Darken My Door. Before we knew it, along came our Senior boat trip to Chi- cago and the Iunior-Senior Banquet all in a week's time. Then after a week's rest our col- ony prepared itself for moving to a new destination. We entertained our parents on Class Night , fol- lowed by Baccalaureate, and on Iune 14, 1947, we received our dip- lomas. We are now leaving the settle- ment but its dear old memories will linger with us in the days that are ahead. C025 n emoriam To Glenn Zmwerink, a well loved member of our class who passed away, March, 1946. This then is our ex- pression of sorrow and be- reavement that all who read this may know. fr 71 , . f S . X ai Nw dk! 3. 1-' lw' .Vg if Eiga AUGUST BEEK Hudsonville 1 Ir. Hi-Y 2 H1-Y 3, 4 Secretary 4 Reserves Football 3 Varsity Football 4 Z Club 4 Track 4 LLOYD BOES Band l, 2, 3 Ir, Hi-Y 1, 2 Reserve Football l, 2, Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4 Varsity Football 4 Class Play 3 HOWARD BOUWENS Boy's Glee Club 1, 2, Chorus 1, 2, 3 Music Council 1 lr. H1-Y l, 2 Class Plawf- 3 Reserves ootball 3 Football Manager 4 Operetta 3, 4 Z Club 4 Annual Stall 4 CORALEE BROUWER Girl Reserves l, 2 Home Ec. Club 2, 4 Band 3, 4 Class Play 4 3 3 O eoeweoeo e n L 0 r Age-Gmac NED BERGSMA Class Vice President l lr. Hi-Y l, 2 Secretary 2 Football Reserves l, 3 Football Varsity 4 Track 2, 4 Boys Glee Club 3 Chorus 3 Operetta 3 Z Club 4 Basketball Manaaer 4 CATHERINE BOSCH Girls Glee Club I Girl Reserves l, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Co-Editor-in-chiel -1 Peeper Stall 4 Office Stall 4 Valedictorian 4 GERALD BRINK lr. l-li4Y 1 Boys Glee Club 3 Chorus 3 Operetta 3 RUTH BROUWER Girl Reserves 1, 2 Treasurer 2 Band 2, 3, 4 Secretary 4 Pep Band 2, 4 Orchestra 2 Girls State 3 National Honor Society President 4 Q Music Council 3, 4 r D A R Representative 4 Peeper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 ll8l National Honor Society 3 4 3 lMA DE KLEINE Girl Reserves 1, 2 Band 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2 Pep Band 2 Peeper Stall 4 Annual Staff 4 LEEN DE KOSTER Girl Reserves 1, 2 Home Ec. Club 2, 3 Peeper Stalt 4 ERALDINE DE ROO Glee Club l Y-Teens 1, 3, 4 Vice President 4 Home Ec, Club 2, 4 Chorus 4 ISTIN EL1-IART Chorus l Glee Club l Cheer Leader 2, 3 Reserve Basketball 2, 3 V 't B k tb ll 4 Cll'S1 Y US S Cl Class Student Council Member 2, 3 Student Council 2, 3 Ollice Stall 3 lr. Hi-Y 1, 2 President 2 Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 Football Manager 3 Wolverine Boy s State Rep. 3 Pee er Stall 3 Basgetball Varsity 4 Annual Stall 4 .,E,,.E,,..E,..E.. e nl i 0 If A we-.4..,E,.fE. v i l l t i l 1191 wi- . :ew BEATRICE DE KOSTER Girl Reserves l, 2 Chorus 2, 3 N Girls Glee Club 2, 3 Home Ec. Club 2, 4 O eretta 3 Class Play 3, 4 Music Council 3 af . 4,1 I! I MAXINE DEN HERDER Girls Glee Club 1 Vice President l Athletic Sisters l, 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 4 Drum Maiorette 1, 2, 3. Orchestra 2 Class Student Council Member 2, 3 B d 3 Pggper Staii 3, 4 Annual Stall 4 IOYCE DOZEMAN Home Ev. Club 2, 3 Girls' Glee Club 3 Chorus 4 DOROTHY FOLKERTSMA Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Quarter Master 2 Vice President 3 President 4 Orchestra l, 2, 3 Girl Reserves 1, 2, 4 Home Ec, Club 2 Music Council 2, 3, 4 Class Vice President 3 Peeper Staff 4 Annual Stall 4 High School Queen 4 Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4 BERTRA GLASS Girl Reserves l Home EC. Club 2, 3 Girls G-lee Club 3 l PAULINE HALL Iamestown l, 2 IOY HUXTABLE Girl Reserves l, 2 Home Ec, Club 2, 3 Vice President 3 Chorus 4 EDNA KROODSMA Class Student Coun -'sense-,Ewa-, e n J 0 r J osnoao-,Evra-4 1, Q cil Member l, 4 Student Council l, 4 Vice President 4 Girl Reserves l, 2 Secretar Z Home Ec Cllub 2 Athletic Sisters 4 Peeper Staff 4 Annual Statt 4 Chorus 4 Vice President 4 I 2 STANLEY GUSTAFSON Class Student Council Membe Band 2 Hi-Y 3, 4 President 4 Delegate to State Hi-Y Camp Class Play 4 National Honor Society Annual Staff 4 Co-Editor-in-Chiet 4 Student Council l Salutatorian 4 SYLVIA l-IUYSER Girl Reserves l, 2 Home EC. Club 2, 3 Band 3 MARIAN KLEIS Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4 President 4 Girls' Glee Club l Home EC. Club 2 Class Play 3 Peeper Staff 3 Chorus 3, 4 Operetta 3 Annual Statt 4 National Honor Society 4 Treasurer 4 IERRY KLINE Track 2, 3, 4 Reserves Basketball 2 Reserves Football 2 Varsity Basketball 4 Class Play 4 Hi-Y 4 Annual Statt 4 Ir. Rt-Y 2 IAIDINE KRUIDHOF Girl l-leserves l, 2 Home Rc. Club 2 Beginners Orchestra 2 Music Council 3 Girls' Glee Club 3 President 3 Chorus 4 Class Play 4 Class Secretary 4 Annual Stall 4 Athletic Sisters 4 A VERNE LAMPEN Class Secretary-Treasure Football Reserves l Football Varsity 2, 3, 4 Co-Captain 4 Class Play 3 Z Club 3, 4 Secretary-Treasurer 4 Class Vice President 4 Hi-Y 4 Peeper Stall 4 Annual Staff 4 RANDALL I, MARLINK Ir. Hi-Y l Varsity Football 4 Z Club 4 OYCE MAST Girl Reserves l, 2, 3, 4 Secretary 4 Forensics l, 2, 3 Home Ec. Club 2 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Class Oflicer Secretary 2 Peeper Stall 3, 4 Editor-in-Chiel Class Play 3 Annual Stall 4 Student Council 4 .E.,.s..E..E. e n L 0 If J ..Eo.3.oE,..3. IAMES KUIPERS Ir. Hi-Y l Reserves Basketball 2 Track 2, 3 Boys Glee Club 3 Reserves Football 3 RAEBURNE LUBBINGE Iamestown l Band 2, 3 Orchestra 2, 3 Class Play 3 Class Secretary 3 Annual Stall 4 Operetta 3 DELORES MAST Girl Reserves l, 2 Vice President 2 Girls Glee Club 2 Athletic Sisters 2, 3, 4 Home Ec. Club 2, 4 Chorus 3, 4 Operetta 3 ELEANOR MOORE Girl Reserves l, 2 Home EC, Club 2, 3 Girls' Glee Club 3 Librarian 3 I- bl 4 IOLA PADDING C-:rl Reserves 1, 2 Home EC Club 2, 3 Glee Club 3 Pecper Stall 4 ll.ENE POTTER llome llc Club 2, 4 MARY SCHERMER Grrl Reserves l, 2 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Class Presrdent 2 Home EC. Club Z, 4 Atlmleuc Sisters 2, 3, 4 Student Councxl 2 Operetta 3 ARLENE SHOEMAKER Glrl Reserves l, 2 Band 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 2, 3, 4 -eoeoeoeo e n L 0 r JQEQE-was I 2 ROBERT PAYNE Boys' Glee Club l ANITA RYNRRANDT Orchestra l, 3, 4 Girl Reserves l, 2, 3, Secretary l Treasurer 3 Music Council 3 Cnrls' Glee Club 3 Annual Stall 4 4 Natlonal Honor Soclety 4 Vxce President 4 Class Play 4 Forensmcs 4 X , '1 ' 1 l I PEGGY Sl'lERlDAN Burmps l Home EC, Club 4 Class Presldent 3 Peeper Stall 3 Natmonal llonor SOClElY Secretar 4 Glrls Glee Club 3 Student Council 3 Annual Stall 4 GENIEVIE STEGENGA Borculo l, 2 ILLIAN STEGENGA Gtrls Glee Club 3 IARLA VAN DEN Gtrl Reserves l, 3 Girls Glee Club 3 .OIS VAN DYKE Gtrls Glee Club l BOSCH Gtrl Reserves l, 2,44 llome llc. Club 2, President 4 Chorus 3, 4 Operetta 3 Mustc Counctl 3 Annual Stall 4 Class Play 4 Assrstant Dtrector 4 IEITH VAN KOEVERING Football Varstty 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Ir, llt-Y l, 2 Football Reserves l, 2 Basketball Manaqer 3 H1-Y 4 Annual Stall 4 Z Club 4 -Emawzaoczf e nl t 0 r OEDQCEGOEOEO I 2 MARY ANN VAN DEN BERG Holland l, 2 Chorus 4 THERESSA VANDEN l'lEUVEl.. Glrl Reserves 1, 2 Girls' Glee Club l Athletic Slsters 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretar 3 Home Ec. Club 2, 4 Class Treasurer 2, 3 Class Presldent 4 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Peeper Stall 3 Annual Stall 4 Student Councll 4 Treasurer 4 Class Plalx 4 National onor Soclety 4 RONALD VAN HOVEN Band l, 2, 3 Reserve Basketball 2, 3 Varsity Basketball 4 Chorus 2, 3 Reserve Football 2 Varstty Football 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Boys' Glee Club 2, 3 Ir. Hi-Y 1, 2 Sr. H1-Y 3, 4 Operetla 3 Z Club 3, 4 Class Play 3 Class Treasurer 4 Annual Stall 4 Wolverine Boy's State Rep. 3 PAULINE VAN SLOOTEN Home EC. Club 2, 3 Girls Glee Club 3 Chorus 4 RUTH VENEKLASEN Athletlc Slster l, Z, 3, 4 Secretary 2 Glrl Reserves 1, 2 Home Ec, Club 2, 4 Chorus 3, 4 DOROTHY WINSTROM Girls Glee Club l, 2 Girl Reserves l, 2, 4 Athlettc Sisters 1, 2, 3, 4 Band l Color Bearer 3 Chorus 3 Peeper Statt 4 Annual Statt 4 Olhce Stall 4 Nattonal Honor Soclety 4 -Ears-1.0 -,E-:care e nl J 0 r Asaoegoozzocafo l24l MARY WASHMUTH Cwladwin l, Z Class Play 3 Chorus 3, 4 Operetta 3 Annual Statf 4 ELLEN WYNGARDEN Home EC. Club 2, 4 GERALD ZERRIP Band 1, 2 Reserve Basketball l, 2 Varsity Basketball 3, 4 Captam 4 lr H1-Y l, 2 Chaplain Z Baseball 3, 4 Class Student Council Member Student Council 4 Prestdent 4 Sr. H1AY 4 Z, Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Clad: Prophecy Time marches on! As I am sitting by the fireside in my old home town of Zeeland, reading De Stadsediesche fThe Town Ntewsl'I found many 1n- teresting facts about my former classmates. Zeeland, Mich. Ned Bergsma. local butcher, was given a court summons after he was caught selling horsemeat to Ilene Potter. New York, N. Y. Beatrice and Eileen De Koster's note writing ability has been recognized. They are now working for the Secretary of State, Coralee Brouwer, writing notes to Afghanistan. Borculo,Mich. A new formula to prevent toads from giving warts is the latest discovery of that brilliant scientist, Gerald Brink. Moscow, Russia. Ierry Kline, still rules the vast Soviet with an iron hand. He served notice to the world, with a great display of arms, that he was not to be denied in his conquest of the world. Winding Creek, Ariz. Mary Ann Vanden Berg has just been appointed president of Stevens College as a resul't of the reputation she gained from a lecture given to her Social Science class on How to be a Leader of Women and Follower of Men. Zeeland, Mich. After inheriting her father's restaurant, Catherine Bosch immediately cornered all available oxtail soup, thus running all other res- taurants of that city out of business. Zeeland, Mich. A great concert was given in the Zeeland Bowl last night. Iola Padding was the director of an all men's band with the exception of Eleanor Moore who played the drums. The program included such nation- ally famous hits as, Always in Bed by Eight , by Carla Vanden Bosch. Yes of Course , by Ioy Huxtable, and Sweet Romeo and Iuliet ftune of Sweet Adelinel by Geniveve Stegenga. Holland, Mich. Ioyce Dozeman, Olympic swimming star, has just made a new long distance record by swimming across Brickyard Creek. El Paso, Tex. Lillian Stegenga, has become governor of Texas by win- ning respect of all cowboys when she rode the most fierce bronco in the entire state. .. Burnips, Mich. Mary Washmuth. the first of the class to be married, says married life isn't so bad if you get the right man. Miami, Fla. Anita Rynbrandt. Registered Nurse, made a drastic mistake on her first surgical operation today when she amputated the wrong hand of one of her patients. Rome, Italy. Ierry Zerrip has been appointed Pope jerry the Pious IV. It is said that he will soon make a visit to his native town of Zeeland. Montiray, Tex. Theressa Vanden Heuval is on a house to house canvass selling her new product Painless Headache Tablets . Her first customer was Ruth Veneklassen. who stored up 16,512 bottles in case there should be a shortage. Madison Square Garden. Everyone is waiting in eager anticipation for the coming bout between professional lady wrestlers, Masked Marvel, Lois Van Dyke, and Blake Ace, Pegg-y Sheridan. Grand Rapids, Mich. Robert Payne, professional strong man for the Ring- ling Bros. Circus will be the star attraction in their performance tonight. Washington, D. C. Ioyce Mast has just been elected Speaker of the A' l25l Cfau Prophecy House. In her first speech she urged the House to pass a bill calling for a raise in newsboys' wages. Beaverdam, Mich. Ruth Brouwer and Erma De Kleine have proudly an- nounced to the public that they profit five cents on each bar of soap that they manufacture by making an imitation of the real thing. Reno, Nevada. Maxine Den Herder, thrice wed heiress has now been publicly seen with a dashing bank executive. It is said that she is planning on a Iune wedding. Zeeland, Mich. Geraldine De Roo was elected Mayor of Zeeland. She is the first woman to hold this position and the shock was so great that Zee- land's population increased over night and is now greater than that of New York City. Vriesland, Mich. Dr. Iustin Elhart will give a review on his book My Most Miraculous Brain Operation,' tomorrow fwho would have thought it?l Zeeland, Mich. lt has been announced today that the Nobel Prize for literary ability has been awarded to Keith Van Koevering, Editor of the Zee- land R-ecord. Des Moines, la. Dorothy Folkertsma has been chosen as head of the department of the U. S. Nurse Corps. Chicago, Ill. A famous Barber Shop Quartette composed of Ellen Wyn- garden. Bertha Glass. Pauline Hall. and Polly Van Slooten. disappointed their large audience when Ellen forgot her brown derby. Wellwhatdoyano, Mich. Stem Gustafson. noted scientist, received Zeeland- wide recognition of his invention of a pin that does not prick. Iamestown, Mich. Arlene Shoemaker and Sylvia Huyser have just opened their new Sib 61 Shoe jitterbug school. Los Angeles, Calif. Marian Kleis jammed traffic today when she tried to cross Main St. with her husband's milk truck. Supreme Court judge, Howard Bouwens charged 31.27 for obstructing traffic and 523.73 for his own fee. Hollywood, Calif. Edna Kroodsma conducted th-e crowd in singing, Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag. Her soapbox stand was situated on the corner of Vine and Sunset Blvd. Lansing, Mich. Iames Kuipers tainted today when his horse, Rocking Chair won S9,000 in the Blue Grass Derby. He was taken to the Borculo Hos- pital where aromatic spirits of ammonia were quickly administered by Super- intendent of Nurses, Mary Scherrner. New York, N.. Y, Laverne Lampen has been promoted to chief chef of the Astor Hotel. All the guests are especially delighted with his own private recipe for pancakes. Battle Creek, Mich. Dorothy Winstrom, executive of a well known com- flakes company eats half of the prifits. Blaketon, Ohio. Raebume Lubbinge is now the solo singer in Ronald Van Hoven's All Girl Orchestra. Vriesland, Mich. Randall Marlink has just signed a contract to teach physiology at the University of Vriesland. Sleepy Hollow, Mich. Delores Mast won first place in a contest today for making the best boiled water. i261 Clan will We, the Senior Class of 1947, being both sound of mind and body, having survived these four years of mental struggle, and modestly aware of our superior ability and deeply concerned for those who follow after us, do hereby publish and declare this our last will cmd testament. I, Ned Bergsma. will my ability to get myself out of difficult situations to Eugene Iekel. I, Lloyd Boes. will my wit and humor to Leone Tjepkema. I, Catherine Bosch. will my stenographic ability to Albertha Koenes. I, Gerald Brinks. will my quiet nature to Laverne Lantzer. I, Cotalee Brouwer. will my ability to stick to her man to Dorothy Hall. I, Ruth Brouwer. will my ability to concentrate to Minnie Scharphorn. I, Erma De Kleine. will my assembly notes from George Gnebben to Patty Lowry. We, Beatrice De Koster. Eileen De Koster and Ioy Huxtable. will our giggles to Iune Ozinga, Eleanor Kloosterman and Harriet Gruppen. l, Maxine Den Herder, will my calorie book to Peggy Boonstra. I, Geraldine De Roo. will my congenialness to Gordon Huizenga. We, Ioyce Dozemcm and Lillian Stegenga, will our Sunday night dates to Lightnin Gebben. I, Iustin Elhdrt. will my football playing techniques to lack Sheridan. I, Dorothy Folkertsma, will my crown to Rose Bok. I, Bertha Glass. will my love to any girl who can get a guy on a motor scoot. I, Stan Gustaison, will my money-making ability to lack Miller. I, Pauline Hall. will my integrity to Ioyce Boone. l, Sylvia Huyser, will my blush to Leona Veldhuis. I, Marian Kleis. will my cedar chest to Shirley Hungerink, l, Ierry Kline. will my tall tales to Arnold Disselkoen. I, Howard Bouwens. will my ability to keep my car right side up to Harvard Meyers. I, Naidine Kruidhoi, will my many different hairdos to Mr. Dickman. I, Edna Kroodsma, will my favorite saying Oh Hah! to Miss Whitnell. I, Iames Kuipers. will my few words to Norma Ver Hage. I, LaVeme Lampen, will my declining hairline to Harvey Pyle. We, Raeburne Lubbinge and Ronald Van Hoven will our numerous quarrels to Fay Van Dorple and Iack Mellema. I, Randall Marlink, will my trips to Burnips to Vernon Dams. I, Delores Mast. will my knowledge of collateral reading books to the future U. S. History class. I, Ioyce Mast. will my cheerleading skirt to Florence Walters. N.. l27l Clan will We, Eleanor Moore and Iola Padding, will our motto Silence is Golden to those chatter boxes who frequent the many nooks and crannies of school. I, Robert Payne, will my manly strides to Iohn Rookus. I, Ilene Potter. will my smiles to whoever could use them. I, Anita Rynbrandt, will my ability to buy tight shoes to a person who can get rid of them better than I. I, Peggy Sheridan. will my ability to get a watch before graduation to a girl whose boyfriend can afford it. I, Mary Schermer, will my ability to change from seriousness to carelreeness to Marvin I-Iuyser. I, Arlene Shoemaker, will my baritone to Ieanette Payne. I, Geneveive Stegenga. will my bookkeeping books to the next sucker. l, Carla Vanden Bosch, will my bus rides to Holland to Betty Driesenga. I, Tickie Vanden Heuvel, leave my splendid leadership ot the Senior Class to the future Senior president. I, Lois Van Dyke, will my dream men to Carolyn Bolman. I, Mary Ann Vanden Berg. will my ableness to borrow money to Eunice Schipper. l Keith Van Koevering. will my Boy Scout canoe trip to Edward Berghorst. I, Pauline Van Slooten. will my hospital bed to Marilyn Wyngarden. I, Ruth Veneklasen. leave my ability to get my dad's car to Leola Van Koevering. I, Mary Washmuth. will my ability to give an impromptu speech to Walter Struik. I, Dorothy Winstrom, will my position as secretary to the next person. I, Ellen Wyngarden. bequeath my walk to Madelon McCastin. I, Ierry Zerrip. will the oaptaincy of the basketball team to the best player. l23l 3 IUNIORS President Alun Vamlur Knlk Vice President .,., Eururi' Sulupfwr SSCYG-iCII'Y CVUTLIUH 17:3 P7'L'4.' Treasurer Ruth Lcmmn Boy Student Council Him-tml Du jfmgi' Girl Student COu1 1Cil fxlililrml xllI'f7'L'll Sponsor Klux Vi-r llugc Gathered on the front lawn with their sponsor, Miss Ver Hoge, are tstandingl Howard De longe, Gordon De Pree, and Alvin Vander Kolkg tsittingl Ruth Lemson, Mildred Morren, and Eunice Schipper, Y-if SOPHOMORES President john llawu' Vice President Cluulm Ctlrrm Secretary Hurwitz Hurghnrwr Treasurer Elnui' limuli Boy Student Council Wlwitlcll I.uIrlm1,qv Girl Student Council Arlt-vu' Whlrt-wx Sponsor NlIXA Di' fungi' Assembled with Miss De longe in tront ol school are Cstandingl Iohn Boeve, Wendell Lubbinge, and Charles Carterg tsittinal Arlene Walters, Marcia Berghorst, and Eloise Bosch. 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EXG GAWHQNS SPATED-Mr. Dickman, Mildred Morren, Marlene Lokers, Ierry Zerripp Esther Vanden Heuvel, Arlene Walters, STANDING - Alvin Vander Kolk, Iohn Boeve, Wendell Lubbinge, loyce Mast Sluafenl Council The purpose of the Student Council is -e To act as a representative of the student body in regulating all student functions other than those directly controlled by the school officials, and in transacting business pertaining to the Welfare of the student body. Membership of this organization consists of ta girl, and boy council member and the president of each class, also the Editor-in-Chief of the Peeper, and the sponsor, Mr. Dickman. The Student Council has had a successful year under the leadership of their president, Ierry Zerrip. They have carried on the regular activities which included the morning devotional period, assembly programs, pep meeting, and the annual all-school party. Officers are Ierry Zerrip, Edna Kroodsma, Tick Vanden Heuvel, and Al Vander Kolk. President, vice president, treasurer, and secretary re- spectively. l36I National ,Honor .Society To be a member of the National Honor Society is considered a high honor lor any high school Iunior or Senior. Membership is based on the fol- lowing qualifications: character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Each member of this national organization is chosen by the faculty. The local group, under the sponsorship of Mr. Dickman, was respon- sible lor the decoration ot the Christmas tree which stood in the assembly, President, Ruth Brower, vice-president, Anita Rymbrandt, secretary, Peggy Sheridan, treasurer, Marian Kleis. SEATED-Norma Ver Hoge, Carrol Van Zoeren, Catherine Bosch, Ruth Brouwer, Dorothy Winstrom, Peggy Sheridan, Leone Tjepkema. STANDING f Mr. Dickman, Leola Schermer, Stanley Gustalson l 37 l WRST HOW -f-A Gordon De Pree, Carol Van Zoeren, Ioyce Mast, Miss Ver Hoge, LaVerne Lampen. SECOND HOW --f Charles Carter, Leola Schermer, Dorothy Winstrom, Maxine Den lferder, Faye Van Dorple, Fatherine ltosnh 'l'll'l?D HOW Y Bill Bloemendaal, Norma Ver Haae, lola Padding, Erma De Kleine, Ruth Brouwer l'OUH'l'll ROW -f Robert De Weerdt, Ned Bergsma, Alvin Vander Kolk. feeper Siu!! Every Zeeland High School student looks forward with anticipation to the bifweekly publication of the Peeper . This paper keeps the students and teachers alike well informed as to the latest happenings in school or- ganizations. it also has a special page for choice bits of gossip . The staff, with Ioyce Mast as editor and under the direction of Miss Ver Hage, have put much time and work into seeing that the Peeper is published on time. CBut they also took time off to enjoy a hayride with lunch afterwards? Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Business Manager Eront Page Editor Features Exchange News Social Editors Sports Editors Art Editor Stencilist Mimeographers Cartoons Typists Critic loyce Mast Carol Van Zoeren Vern Larnoen C3O'ClOl'1 De prod Do'othy Winstroin Leola Schermer Ned Bergsma, Norma Ver Hoge Walt Struck, Bob De Weerdt Maxine Den Herder Bill Bloemendaal Alvin Vander Kolk, lola Padding, Faye Van Dorple Charles Carter Edna Kroodsma, Ruth Brouwer, Erma De Kleine, Catherine Bosch I 3 Miss Ver Hage allhfelic Sialerd Paddle Pops! Candy Bars! Hot Dogs! Soda Pop! This familiar call at football, baseball, basketball games, and track meetings can be traced back to the Athletic Sisters. lt is the only organization in which the old mem- bers choose the new ones. There are no special qualifications except that they be ready and willing to make money for the school to buy athletic equipment. They gave suppers and parties for the boys and enjoyed a Christe inas Breakfast at which each received a novel gift. They also enjoyed a sleigh ride with the basketball and football boys. President Dorothy Winstrom, vices president, Fay Van Dorpleg secretary, Marcia Berghorst, treasurer, Maxine Den Herder, sponsor, Miss Virginia Bacon llliSl ROW -- Miss Bacon, Faye Van Dorple, Marcia Berahorst, Dorothy Winstrom, Maxine Den Herder, Ruth Veneklasen Sli CND HOW - lislliei Vanden lleuvel, llelen Vander Wall, Carol Van Zoeren, Nella Pyle, Patty Lowry, Ruth Wyngarden llllhll HOW' Marlene Lakers Mildred Morren, Shirley lleyboer, Leola Van Koevering, Betty Hoelols, Thressa Vanden IOUI lll HOW liiinice Sclnpper, Leola Scherrner, Clarena Cook, Delores Mast, Naidene Kruidhof. l39l FIRST HOW e Iohn Boeve, Donald Meeuwsen, August Beek, Iustin Elhart, SFCOND HOW ---Larry Dickman, Wendell Lubbinge, Bill Bloemendaal, Ronald Van Hoven, Loren Renkema, Douglas fflzinaa Tlllltli HOW- lerry Kline, Keith Van Koevermg, Adrian Vredeveld, lack Mellema, Alvin Vander Kolk, Kenneth Wiersma Gordon Haterink FOUH'l'll HOWflack De longh, Merle Vredeveld, Gordon De Prce, Hardy Ensing, LaVerne Lampen, Lloyd Boas l'll l'l'l HOW f- Mr Lolcers, llarley Bos, lerry Zerrip, Harvey Pyle, Robert De Weerdt, Kenneth lleuvelman, Edward Karnpen i. The aim of the Hi-Y is To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian Character. lt is a division of the Y.M.C.!-X. and its motto is Mclean living, clean speech, clean sports, and clean scholarship. The gym was turned into a miniature fairground at the Penny Carnival Where Dorothy Folkertsma was crowned gueenf 'lMiss Zeeland High by Stan Gustafson, Edna Kroodsma was runnerfup, The Iunior High queen, Mary Gebben was also crowned. President, Stanley Gustafson, vicefpresident, Harry Heyboer, secretary, August Beek, treasurer, Donald Meeuwsen, sponsor, Mr, Ray Lokers. I4Ul ' eena The Y-Teens, in keeping with their motto: To extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian Character, is a World- wide organization and a branch of the Y.W.C.A. The group this year, composed of 35 members and under the leadership ot Mrs. Newlon, has been active in school life, Besides their regular meetings once a month, they have put on movies, had parties and sponsored the drive for tuberculosis seals. For their success in this campaign, they received a book entitled, 'llt You Please, by Alan and Briggs, which they donated to the school library. President, Marian Kleis, vice-president, Geraldine Do Roo, secretary, Ioyce Mast: treasurer, Rose Bok. FIRST HOW-Mrs, Newlon, Rose Bok, Marian Kleis, Geraldine De Roo, Ioyce Mast, Audrey De Ionge, Ruth Wyngarden, SECOND HOW- Marilyn De Ionge, Harriet Gruppen, Carol Van Zoeren, Faye Van Dorple, Helen Vander Wall, Marilyn Llocrsma, Esther De Ionge, Geraldine Schaap, Lois Boes. THIRD HOW - Marilyn De Pree, Bernice Cook, Eloise Bosch, Marcia Berghorst, Dorothy Wmstrom, Dorothy Folkertsma, Mary Wyngarden, Catherine Bosch. FOURTH ROW - Eunice S.hrpper, Mildred Morren, Arlene Walters, Dorothy H-all, Leola Van Koevering, Leola Schermer, Muriel Hoon FlFTll NOW W Marilyn Romeyn, Norma Tanis, Norma Ver Hage, Mary Van Ham. l4ll FIRST HOW- lorry Zernp, Harvey Pyle, Mr, Iones, L,GVerne Lampen, Kenneth Wiersma SVCTONIU HOW W- Harley Bos, Ned Bergsma, Ronald Van Haven, August Beek, Robert Boes, Alvin Vander Kolk 'l'lllltD HOW -- Randall Marlink, Howard De longe, Robert De Weerdt, Hardy lfnsing, lack Sheridan VOUHTH HOW ---- Keith Van Koevering, Gordon Raterinlc, Kenneth Heuvelman, Dale Van Hoven, Dick Bloerrwnttaal Z Club The Z Club consists of boys who have earned a major letter in some sport. lt is one way in which the boys who have brought honor and lame for Zeeland High to get together and have a good time, Each tall the new letter winners are initiated into this club. In addition to this they had parties given by the Athletic Sisters, potluck suppers, a swimming party, box social, snake dance, and pep meetings. President, Walter Struikg vice-president, Dale Van Hoveng secretary-treasf urer, Vern Lampeng sponsor, Mr. Al lones. l42l ,Home conomica Cfub Any student taking Home Economics is eligible for membership in this club. To raise money it sold milk and hot dogs at noon. The club members enjoyed several parties this year. One was a supper which they prepared for themselves after which the new members were initiated. The final activity of the year was a beach party. Officers: President, Lois Van Dykeg vice president, Verna Smallegang sec- retary, Arloa Vereekeg treasurer, Mary Schermer. SIIFST ROW -- Miss Bacon, Verna Smallegan, Lois VanDyke, Arloa Vereeke, Marilyn Post, Rhona Smidderks, Carolyn X0 mart SIICOND HOW-lfleanor Pul, Norma Van Ham, Audrey Delonge, Geraldine Schaap, Donna Martinie, Donna Veldhuis, Lorrrvno Lakers, Ioyce Boone 'I'lllllD HOW - Ilarriet Gruppen, Norma Vanden Heuvel, lune Henderson, Arlene DeC1eus, Betty Vanderliolk, Mildred Berqhorst, Wilma Papp, Ilene Potter, Delores Mast, FOlllt'lll HOW -- Norma Beltman, Betty Drtesenga, Shirley Hungerink, Bernice Cook, Ella Mae Meeuwsen, Martan Bosch, Dorothy Gebben, Dorothy Kamps FIF'l'll HOW f ff Norma Tanls, Marilyn Flomeyn, Ruth Veneklassen, Minnie Vander Woude, Peggy Sheridan, Coralee Brouwer. l43l 'UP I,T'I I' Om mule chomlomiers: pose for H115 one TOP CFNTFR -- MISS Ver Strcxte prepares ior G busy evonmg Cozrectlrm pope-rs: xllllil' Klmo ls: mimq Pugh cgcln CflN'I'EH LHF'I'f Iup Flhqrt attempts 10 qel fx whxte slip fflfN'l'IfH fTY'N'I'IfH - Pnuslmz to gf 13 I.-fave vntmmq :school CIINTPZH HIGHTH 'A'l'xck takes li easy ln the office BOTTOM LlfF'I' The mdustrlous Me-c'Imn1cc1I IWmw1nf 1 nt: nt wmk l40'l'l'OM HICIVI' f'Bob, 'AHowle and How play peek-cx-boo at The 'Youth ffrnter ' I44! ,o X. -. K 5 - A 1 i', . . , ,4 .. WL' ' HA iNet.,-, ' Munsucfs Quamvmmwm mza. FIRST ROW-lack Mellema, Marilyn De Pree, Mary Van Harn, Helen Vander Wall, Esther Vanden Heuvel, Elaine Vander Poppen, Helen Veldhuis, Peggy Boonstra, Norma Ver Hage. SECOND HOW-Wayne Hyma, Erma Derks, Maxine Mulder, Iohn De Vries, Martin Van Horn, Leona Veldhuis, Merle Vredeveld, Henry Mast, Albert Wesseldyke, Erwin Poest, Edward Kampen, Arlene Shoemaker, Arlene Walters, Howard Geerlings, Huth Brouwer, Marlene Lakers, Dorothy Folkcrtsma THlHD HOW - Yvonne De Iongc, Alyce De Pree, Eloise Bos:h, Norman Veldhuis, Duane Westeribroek, lack De longh, Clarence Timmerman, Erma De Kleine, Hardy Ensing, Thurman Hynbrandt. STANDING-Iohn Boeve, Edward Berghorst, Mr. Mumma, Leon Veldhuis, Iill Bcrgers, Wendell Lubbinge, Ioyce Boone, Marilyn Wyngarden, Helen Vander Weide. diana! The Zeeland High School Band under the direction of Mr, Mumma has played an important role in our school lite, by playing for pep meetings and various assembly programs. They participated in the annual Ottawa County Band Festival which Was held in Holland Where ll members played in a mass band. Our Band was well represented at the solo and ensemble con- test at Fremont where We Won four first division and six second division ratings. At the District Band and Orchestra Festival at South High School in Grand Rapids our band again Won praise and honor by receiving a sec- ond division rating. A selected group of band members Went to the State solo and ensemble contest in Ann Arbor and came back with honors. The annual May Festival was held as usual and was a great success. The members of 'the band owe much to their capable Director, Mr. Mumma who With his time and effort has taught them to appreciate good music. l46l Urcllefdra The Zeeland High School orchestra has been an outstanding organiza- tion under the direction of Mr. Mumma. Although most ot their practicing was done outside ot school they have taken an important part in community life by furnishing music tor various plays put on in the high school. lts members come from the grades, lunior High and High School but it proved to loe a very successful combination. The Seniors Wish to thank them lor playing at Commencement exercises as their talent was greatly appreciated. lllxSl HOW I wtlirine Sclirotenboer, llleanor Pul, Ruth Kurt, Linda Ver Plank, Marcia Kraai, Shirley Walters, Heda Hynbrandt Ioan Wliitsitt Sli ONIW HOW Oakley Van Dorple Wanda Wiersma, Barbara Bloemendaal, Helen Veldhuis, Norma Ver llage, Mary Van llarn Elaine Vanil I lam tri Alyce llc Prce, Yvonne De longe, luditli Whitsitt, Shirley Bos SIANINNC llllllD HOW -fr Marilyn De lonqe, Mr Mumma, lill Bergers. Sl All ll lllllll3 HOW Thurman Hynbrandt, ljvert Sclirotenboer, Merle Vredeveld, lohn De Vries FIRST HOW' -Ioyce Kuipers, lane VanderVelde, Ruth Myaard, Rhona Smidderks, Inez Wassenaar SVTCOND ROW-Carolyn Bolman, Catherine Schrotenboer, Donna Martinie, Ruth Kult, Beatrice Visser, Patty Lowry. 'l'lllHD HOW -'fBern1ce Cook, Marilyn Romeyn, Eleanor Nyenhuis, Norma Tanis, Mildred Berghorst, Mr Mumma. glee club, The Chorus and Glee Club under the direction ol Mr. Mumrna met three times a Week to sing music they all enjoyed. The Glee Club met during the tirst hour and the Chorus during the fifth hour. However, at the end of the lirst semester the chorus was discontinued due to the lack of male voices and continued as another Girls Glee Club. With the help of their director, Mr. Mumrna, their part in the May Music Festival proved to be a great success. l'lliST ROWe-Betty Roelofs, Harriet Gruppen, Marilyn De longe, Arlene Walters, Shirley Schermer SECOND HOW - Naldlne Kruldhol, Arlene Goorman, Ruth Van Bronlchorst, Mary Wyngarden, loyce Boone THIRD NOW- Mildred Morren, Minnie Vander Woude, Delores Mast, Nella Pyle, Mary Washmuth FOURTH HOW-Mr. Mumma, Doris Ten Brink, Elaine Steigenga, Dorothy Hall, Marilyn Wynqardcn l48l FIRST HOW- lack Mellema, Mary Van Harn, Helen Vander Wall, Yvonne De Ionge, Ruth Brouwer, Dorothy Folkertsma, Norma Ver Hage SECOND HOW - Iohn De Vries, Leona Veldliuis, Merle Vreclevelcl, Duane Westenbroelc, Fdward Kampen, Arlene Shoemaker, Hardy llnsing 'l'hiirman ltynbrandt S'l'ANlWlNG lolm Bocvo, lfolward Beraliorst Leon Veldliuis, Mr Muinma we, fund The Pep Band has done much to give Pep to our football and basket- ball games. They also provided the musical entertainment at assembly pro- grams and pep meetings. This organization is composed of 17 members taken lrom the Senior Band, who enjoy playing. They have played at several outside engagements and are a well organized group. Under the direction and guidance of Mr. Mumma they have done much for the school and community and their work was greatly appreciated by all. i491 l.lil l' TO lilGll'l - Ierry Kline, Neiidine Kruiclhot, fforalee Brower, Anita Hynbranclt 'lick Vanden lfenw-I, l:.,:tiri filliait, fieatiice Do Koster, Stan Giistatson albany ,barken My ,boorn The class of '47 displayed some more talent when they staged the three act farce l'Don't Darken My Door by Anne Coulter Martens under the capable direction of Miss Plamp, On the evenings of December 5 and 6, the cosa appeared on the stage with their best toot forward to give a superb performance on bith nights. Their audiences will long after stop to chuckle at the thought of Alec, the gardener, in a long flannel night shirt, carrying a shotgun as he appeared in the moonlit living room when a young couple were about to elcpe as the result of Rosemarys love for romantic fiction, The author of this fiction, lane Perkins, who was a guest in the house, later did pretty well for herself in the way of romance by falling in love with the man of the house, Hager Kent, Neither will louisa and Suzie Featherstone, the two old maiden neighbors be forgotten in their antiaue dress and highly conflicting opinions They managed to set their audience in spasms when both Suzie and Louisa were stationed behind chairs on their hands and knees, so that they might watch the elopoment of Rosemary and Tom. lfverything ended happily with enough romance for all, including Alec, who finallv won the heart of the little country maid, Poppy Foster, ctter acguirmg the thing most sought after throughout the play a romantic spirit Cast of Characters are as follows' lflnf- pf-rk'Vt: Nfiifiirif. Kriiitiliqyf l'fOl3t lTtfTV'l Kent Beatrice ltr- Kfigter Poppy Porter Tlir-rf.-.uri Vanlfrn llwiivfil l,oui::a Fr-atliergztone Anita ftynlwran it Suzie Featherstone Corfilee firoiiwfrp Rfvfjfirt Kr-nt Tom Carrick Alec Stubbinix t,:1 ,1, r Ifirry Kline Stanley Ciistatson li tn l h rrt istii FIRST ROW-- Robert De Weerdt, Harvey Pyle, Harry LEFT TO RIGHTW Harry Heyboer, Heyboer, Gordon De Pree, Alvin Vander Kolk. Florence Walters, Leola Schermer SECOND ROW- Iune Ozinga, Rose Bok, Peggy Boonstra, Helena Bruggink, Florence Walters STANDING- Kenneth Heuvelman, Leola Schermer, Marilyn De Pree, Gordon Raierink. agootlooae H The Iunior Class carne through with a hit when they presented the play, Footloose This comedy proved to be a very choice bit of entertainment. The success ol the play was due to the genuine interest and hard work on the part of everyone concerned, the play cast, the class sponsor, the very able director, Miss Ver Strate, and the members of the various committees. Footloose was ta rollicking comedy dealing with the experiences of Hope Early, a social worker. When the parents decide to take a world cruise, the trouble begins, for with Bob and Mary Early left to do the things they please, what else can be expected. Hope and Delphie manage the house- hold quite well, however, and when the parents return all has been re- stored to order. Cast of Characters Mary Early Randolph tlian Delphie Hope Early Bob Early Dick Early Emily Early Richard Early Miriam Walker lenny Mallory laik Milford 'Buzz Daily Mrs. Forester Sdnforrl Wells dyl Cunningham l5l! Leola Schermer Gordon De Pree Florence Walters Peggy Boonstra Harry Heyboer Alvin Vander Kolk Helena Bruggink Gordon Rateririk Marilyn De Pree Rose Bok Ken Heuvelman Bob De Weerdt Iunc Ozinga llarvey Pyle - tl - .Aw titfff 1 .Qf,, 'f SEATED-Gorden De Pree, Mary Washmuth, Miss Whitnell, Anita Rynbrrxndt, Peggy Boonstra. STANDING-Iohn Boeve, Patty Lowry, gorenaica Forensic contests again opened the door to those students wishing to contribute school spirit to Zeeland High through speaking. This year three of the fields were represented, oratorical declamation contests, dramatic declaiming, and orations. The oratorical declamation contest is open only to Freshmen and Sophomores Who choose a speech, delivered and written by someone pre- viously and redelivered by them. Iohn Boeve, with the declamation, Labor's Right To Be Free placed first in this contest. Patty Lowry placed second with the declamation, I Speak for Myself. The dramatic declamation contest is open to the entire student body. This consists of dramatic reading taken from books, stories, or plays. ln this contest Anita Rynbrandt took first honors with the reading Scratch, the Newsboy's Dog. Peggy Boonstra was second place Winner with The Last Word. Gordon De Pree, a first place winner in oratorical declarnations last year again claimed first place with his oration Who Is My Brother? Mary Washmuth took second place with her oration, God Created Them Equal. To enter the oratorical contest. contestants must Write their own speeches and then deliver them effectively. All these contestants were placed as winners of the High School elimination contests. They were then sent to the district contest held be- tween the high school of Hudsonville, Saugatuck, and Zeeland. ln these contests Gordon De Pree and lohn Boeve again placed first, with all of our other contestants taking second and third places. First place winners of this contest were sent to participate in the regional contests held in May. We Wish to congratulate the winners and encourage them to go on with their excellent work. Our thanks goes to Miss Whitnell for sponsoring this worthwhile project. l52l . N J - 1 A -th FIR ST HOW-Walter Struik, Randall Marlink, Dale Van Hoven, LaVerne Lampen, Ned Bergsma August Beek EEEIONE ROW - Howard Bouwens, Bernard Diekemcl, Lloyd Boes, Gordon Raterink, Hardy Ensing, Howard be Ionge, Kenneth Wiersma to er! oes. STANDING-Mr. Ion , H ld V H es ona an oven, Keith Van Koevering, Harvey Pyle, Robert De Weerdt, lack Sheridan, Mr. Bouma. .goolbalf Under the arcs at Grandville on September 20, our boys were overcome by a strong and trulyv fortunate team. To open the season, Grandville in the first play -of the game intercepted a lateral and ran it back for a touch- down and afterward ran for the extra point. The game ended 7-U. The second game was played under the Godwin arcs. ln this game our boys were on the top end of the score. With a 3U yard pass from Howie De Ionge to Pickle Van Hoven, our high scoring pass combination, this game ended 6-O in our favor. Wyoming Park our next opponent, which proved to have their fast and tricky T formation working in excellent form, was too much for Zeeland and our boys lost 12-U. A week later Zeeland again tried its hand toward winning and came out successfully by overpowering a strong Coopersville team. With the running of Bob De Weerdt for 7 points and Pickle's snatching a pass cver the goal line for the other six points we won 13-U. Otsego, our first conference foe played on even terms throughout the first half without any t-allies for either team. But at the half our boys were informed that their coach had recently become ta papa of another baby girl, so with our backfield end ends taking turns at the scoring, DeWeerdt l54l L carrying the ball for eight points, Pyle for six, and a pass trom Raterink to Pickle for the other six, it made the score Zeeland 20, Otsego 9. Then the whistle blew, thus ending a big victory for the brown and gold. Our next game was also played at home, but not very successfully, for Sparta's strong team handed our Brown and Gold a 7-6 defeat with De Weerdt going over from the 2 yard line tor our only marker. With Kilroy invading our school, the night before our championship game, under the arcs at Allegan, our team was completely subdued and they handed us a 27-6 defeat. Our line busting, De Weerdt, again scored our only touchdown-Kilroy Dood It! On November 8, a heavy and powerful Bangor team, a new foe, came to Zeeland. But the hard fighting Ionesmen won a 6-U victory to carry home with them. De Weerdt going over from the l yard line, made our only marker. The the season ended with a 4 win 4 loss record. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Z Op. September 20 Grandville U 7 September 27 Godwin 6 O October 4 Wyoming Park 0 12 October ll Coopersville 13 U October 18 , Otsego 20 U October 23 ,. , Sparta 6 7 October 31 ,..,...... ..A1legan 6 27 November 8 , Bangor . 6 0 LINE Dale V n l-loven, Walter Struik, Lloyd Boes, Ned Bergsma, August Beek, Bernard Diekema, and La Verne Lampen. BACK FIELD Gordon Raterink, Robert De Weerdt, Howard De Ionge, and Harvey Pyle. KNEELING Harley Bos, FIRST ROW-Bob Boss, Manager, Keith Van Kovering, Bruce Glass, Dick Bloemendaal, Charles Hendricks, KNEFLING, SECOND ROWiIack Mellema, Duane Westenbroek, Ken Weirsma, Bob Winchester. STANDING lack Miller flock De Ion e, Alvin Vander Kolk, Wendell Lubbinge, Paul Van Kovering, lack Sheridan, , lim Boonstra, garlyle De Geus, lohn Boeve. gooibafl Reaeruea Under the fine leadership of Mr. Bouma, the football reserves promptly set out to develop a fast and powerful backfield and a stubborn line. This was brought out especially in the Wyoming Park game. This game proved to the school that from this squad should come some very good material for the Brown and Gold in the next few years. SCHEDULE We Opp l2 Grandville 6 6 l enr1ville flst teaml 7 U llolland 32 l2 Allegan 6 l9 Wyoming Park O 49 51 l56l SEATED - Raymond Mokma, Howard De Ionge, Ieiry Zerrip, Dale Van Hoven, Robert De Weerdt. STANDING - Mr. Lokers, Ronald Van Hoven, lerry Kline, lustin Elhart, Donald Meeuwsen, Ned Bergsma. Kaakelball The season opened the 29th of November with Zeeland traveling to Grand Haven, The strong class B Buckeneers handed the Brown and Gold a 39 to 25 defeat. Our next encounter took us fourteen miles east to a defeat at the hands of Granclville by a 21 to l6 margin. Holland Christian took us for another loss, taking us by a 45 to 29 count. The northern Whitehall outfit brought us on the short end of a 41 to 35 score. Zeeland then took on Otsego in its first O-A conference encounter. The Brown and Gold clad five won its first and important game of the season 36 to 19. The Lokesrnen getting into stride proved their superiority by taking Grandville on the l-ludsonville hardwood floor 39 to 34. Allegan invaded the locals' floor with high hopes, but were not suc- cessful. In this thriller the Brown and Gold came out on the long end of a 40 to 39 battle. The chix 'traveling far were handed a 36 to 46 defeat by a striong Paw Paw tall outfit. 157: TOP--Van Haven of Zeeland out-jumps Little of Grandville. BOTTOM-Action under Zeeland Basket in Lake- view-Zeeland Tournament game. I:-91 Zeeland, playing on their home floor, were beaten by Fremont, run- ners up in State Class B, by 49 to 34. ln another O-A conference tilt Zee- land came out on the long end of a 26 tol9 win over Otsego. ln still another season thriller Wyoming defeated Zeeland 29 to 28. In a return game Holland Chris- tian again handed us a defeat- this time 42 to 21. The Chicks traveled to Allegan for the O-A crown tilt. But Allegan, out for revenge, narrowly edged out the Lokesmen 43 to 4l. Thus leav- ing Zeeland co-champs of the O-A conference. Zeeland, coming out of their slump, trimmed a hard fighting Coopersville five 57 to 42. The Chicks, seeking revenge, promptly subdued the hard, scrappy Vikings 44 to 39 on the small Wyo- ming Park floor. Zeeland, traveling far to Fremont, took a 33 to 55 beating by the classy Fremont Packers. Iones, drawing a bye, placed Zeeland in the district semi-finals. Zeeland met Wyoming Park and were successful in coming out on the long end of ia 46 to 33 victory. The Zeeland Chicks took the dis- trict title when they defeated the Grandville Bulldogs 42 to 32. lt seems the Zeeland Chicks proved themselves too much for the confi- dent Bulldogs. Mr. Iones, drawing another bye, put the Zeeland five into the semi- finals. This time the Chicks met the strong and fast Lakeview team. With the scoreboard reading 41 to 25 the Chicks easily went into the regional finals. But in the regional finals the Chicks had to meet the Whitehall team. It seems it was one of the Z. H. S. teams' off nights. Thus they were overcome by the White- hall tive 36 to 28. Under the direction of Coach .. -.fm -r,: ,, 1 Lokers, the Bnown and Gold ended the season with nine Wins and ten defeats. We were co-champs of the O-A conference, district champion, and runner up in the regional finals. Three cheers for Coach Lokers and the team. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE .,1.,,.,, -.-.-.-.-. sz Ks zfmmmsfzfgagggsyyg-' 9,8 29, o'u'zrrru'u' 5 none on on -1-1-12-1-1CCCCC0Qgp0 3-gy 5-:r CCC CCQQSQS Q QQ Q '1 ,..... -.9-2-.9-2-:Q-4-4-4u'o'o-gr was cow '4'4'4-4-4 4g2,:1zgf-2222 'JIUY' N cn 5'-. 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Van Hoven ....,.........,......,..... ............,..,.........,., ...., . ..... ............ ,... l59l 163 162 .. .,,,..,..... 140 52 23 21 . ,,.., . 0 FIRST ROW-Mitchell Zuverink, Harvard Meyers, lack Sheridan, Bernard Diekema, Dick Bloemendaal, Harry Heyboer, lack Mellema. SECOND ROW-Bruce Glass, Sherwin Kroll, Charles Hendricks, Erwin Poest, Carlyle De Guise, Iohn Boeve, Mr, Bouma. THIRD ROW--Bernard Ozinga, Ierald Kiekover, Gordon DePree, Thurman Rynbrandt, Kaakelball Reserva With a large turnout of Freshmen, Sophomore, and a few Iunior boys the reserve basketball team got under Way. With a full schedule ahead of them they practiced hard. Under the fine leadership of Coach Bouma, they pulled out of this hard schedule fairly Well with 7 Wins and 9 losses. With one orc maybe two years of reserve play and much valuable experience obtained, these boys will form the varsity squads in the future years. Z Team Opp. 25 . , Grand Haven 29 44 Grandville 34 I7 Holland Christian 37 40 Whitehall , , 30 29 . Otsego , 22 27 Grandville 32 23 Allegan 39 36 Paw Paw 38 29 , Fremont 48 48 Otsego lZ 38 Wyoming Park 31 l4 . . Holland Christian ., ,,.,,. . 32 30 . Allegan 44 36 Coopersville 28 32 Wyoming Park 29 27 Fremont 46 l60l Jsaiebazz y Once more the familiar shouts of Play Ball burst forth from the eager rookies who had turned out to begin a heavy thirteen game schedule. The team coming back with eight lettermen anticipated a successful season. Coach lones having much confidence in his team held his hopes high, and thus the team ended the season bringing home honors for the Brown and Gold. BASEBALL SCHEDULE April l7 Otsego There April l8 llalland There April 22 Coapersville There April 25 Fennville Here April 28 Paw Paw There May l 'illogan There May G Holland Here May 9 Paw Paw Here May 13 Grand Haven Here May l5 Allegan Here May 20 'Dt1:ogJ Here May 23 Fennville There SHATHD -- Mick Zuverink, lim Boonstra, Sylvester Raab, Gordon Vander Meulen, Howard Zoet, Lorren Henkema, George Gebben, Manager. KNEELING-Philip Smallegan, lack Sheridan, Howard De Ionge, Harvey Pyle, Harry Heyboer, Peter Hoon, lack Mellema STANDING-Bill Bloemendaal, Managerg Hardy Ensing, Nelson Gebben, Walt Struik, Bob De Weerdt, Alvin Vander Kolk, Mr, lanes 1511 SEATED - Harley Bos, Chester Kuipers, Gordon De Pree, Harry Heyboer, Elvin Gitchel KNEELING Y Ronald Van Haven, Mick Zuverink, Bob Boes, Wendell Lubbinge, Peter Roon. STANDING-Mr, Bouma, Keith Van Kovering, Howard De Ionge, Harvey Pyle, August Beek, Bob De Weerdt, Gordon Raterink, Lavern Lantzer, Manager. Zfallk The track team began the season with a late start this spring. Even though the team was composed mostly of inexperienced boys, Coach Bouma worked hard to produce a good team. Their schedule was a tough oneg neverthe- less these boys brought to Zeeland High honors for which the Brown and Gold may be proud. April 23 April 30 May 8-9 May l7 May 24 May 31 TRACK SCHEDULE Interclass Meet Otsego League Regionals State Allegan Relays i521 Here Here Allegan Grand Rapids Lansing Allegan FIRST HOW - lolm de Vries, Elmer Teusmk, Ierry Klien, Bob Van Rhee. SECOND HOW f Mr Lokers, Keith Van Kovering, lack De Ionge, lerry Zerrip QD!! This year the Zeeland High School Golf Club was reorganized. lts membership was open to both girls and boys and was composed ot students who had little experience in the line of golf but who seemed to be very enthusiastic about it. The Golf Club played games with a few schools but most of the games played were between the members of the club in tournaments. lm! lx , ' f nh' fhixx .Q .. 6 , ping mini pr vi WM wh mi vu? X Q XML 1 Mr, www his A A vi in -ff-.. I N 5 M .VIQ ,V JH f V, 47 -V '-X 5 A , sv f ,-ge K ,f AW Q A 'Q , .,, A Tahxkkrl K, -:v-l-I f f ,ww Qj x .,,- gg ,433 X 1 '- ...,,:, X fx Q4 if I -H T' x A 12 f M W! V U '-tins? W 3 f I wmv-:Qi S1 ,NK 1 A 5 1 S ,f b : M M3 , A . 5, f if Y .', Wm., QQ x in . Xu rw,-., , . . 4' - 1 . -. ,rl ,..w- - SCGGJQDQDL MFE September 4 September 20 October 3 October 4 October 18 October 24-25 October 31 November 6 November 12 November 26 Nov'ber 28-29 December 5-6 Dec'ber 12-13 December 20 Ianuary 6 Ianuary 1 0 Ianuary 3 1 February 14 February 22 February 26 March 8 March 14 March l 7 March 27-28 April 3-4 April l 7 April 2 l May 6 May 14-1 6 May l 6 May l 7 June 1 Iune Iune 5111001 Calendar -Back to the brain factory! ' -Zeeland plays first football game with Grandville. Tough coal! -Magazine drive begins, and proves successful to both Iuniors and Seniors. -Annual High School Party. -Zeeland plays Otsego in football. We win 20-0. -Teachers Institute. Happy Days! -Hallowe'en party in gym sponsored by Lion's Club. -Lecture by Frace Wolpert Keene. -Ma and Pa recall their school days at Open House. -First basketball game. Grand Haven wins. -Thanksgiving Vacation. -Seniors present Don't Darken My Door. -Hi-Y Penny Carnival in gym. Dorothy Folkertsma crowned queen. -Y-Teens give Christmas program in gym starting Christmas vacation with a bang. . -School reopens after an extended vacation. -We play important basketball game with Otsego. -Girls enjoy talk by Mrs. Kruithoff in assembly while boys have movie in the gym. -Zeeland play Allegan for O-A conference crown to become co-champs. -A group of students go to Grand Rapids to see play entitled Iulius Ceaser. -Dr. Van Zandt ent-ertains at concert on piano. -Zeeland plays Grandville and takes District Tournament. -Zeeland captures Regional trophy from Lakeview. -Athletic Sis'ters enjoy sleigh ride with basketball and football players. -Iuniors give play, Footloose, -Easter Vacation. -Piero Pierotic, baritone, entertains student body. -Lion's Club entertains athletes with a dinner. -Elsa Moepal, harpist, gives last of series of concerts. -Seniors enjoy boat trip to Chicago. -Iuniors entertain Seniors at the Iunior-Senior banquet. -Band participates in Band Review. -Baccalaureate services. 2-Class Night. 4-Seniors receive diplomas. 1651 r W. ffl s P' if 5 r ef W fi f 151 'V K Mi. 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MAIN 5: ZEELAND MICHIGAN EE T391 Complimenfs of SEARS ORDER OFFICE ZEELAND. MICHIGAN SHOES FURNISHINGS W Compliments of LQKERSSTQRE W 139 E. MAIN ST. ZEELAND, MICH. Complimenfs of TOWNSEND FURNITURE CO. 1, Compliments of LIFE - HEALTH - ACCIDENT RiVC1'Vi6W DHiI'Y . ii The Home of Quality SPECIAL AGENT Dairy Products Norihwesiern Muiual insurance Company Q N. J. DANHOF Zeeland, Michigan B' SCHUITEMA Phone 578 E. SCHUITEMA D I 3 STAY YCUN G! By Drinking a Quart oi Milk Daily CREAM TOP DAIRY TELEPHONE 252 Compiimenis of S 1: Compliments of ORANGE TORE EE Q5 FRANK DIONESE Fruiis and Groceries 'I ,Em Zeeland. Michigan ZEELAND, MICHIGAN i901 CONGRATULATIONS TO ZEELAND HIGH SCHOOL HERMAN MILLER FURNITURE COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF . Living Furnit MODERN CENTER . . New York ......... Chicago .,...... Los Angeles ...... o o Room, Dining Room, Bedroom ure and Executive Office Furniture .......One Park Avenue ... ... ...Merchandise Mart .......816 South Figueroa S P . 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