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

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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.

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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