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

Page 19 text:

l SEINHQEQS

Page 18 text:

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

Page 20 text:

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.