Berrien Springs High School - Canoe Yearbook (Berrien Springs, MI)

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SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On Tuesday, September 4th., 1921, twenty-three wide-eyed, alert, ambitious Freshmen entered that academy of learning known as thje Berrien Springs High School. We made our entrance into High School Society on that memorable occasion when the Sophomores entertained us at Smith Lake, where we were duly hazed. A Halloween party known as the Freshman-Sophomore Reception was given later at the home of our esteemed president, Florence Bohleber. All who were present recall that event with pleasant memories. After that, we settled down to work in earnest. The monotony of school work, however, was relieved during the winter by frequent parties. In spite of the fact that we were forced to spend a great deal of money for roses and pickles in the spring, there still remained in our treasury enough money to give an All Fresh Outing party at Cedar Crest. The last big event of our Freshman year was Field Day. Our valiant efforts to retain the cup were in vain, however, for the Juniors triumphed. Thus we ended our Freshman career, eager to enjoy the longed-for vacation which would give ns courage to come back another year and rule over the ardent Freshies. The green paint, which the Class of ’21 had so kindly willed us on entering the High School, had faded and now we at last could hold our heads high. We were disappointed when we learned we had lost Mr. Arink and certain members of the faculty, but soon found their places were well filled. We had a few days to get adjusted before we organized our class. Mr. Huber, the science teacher, was appointed our class advisor, Ethlene Johnson “nabbed” the president’s chair, Donald Hinkley the secretary’s, and Florence Bohleber became treasurer. Our first big event was the annual party for the purpose of welcoming the lonely Freshies. A party was held early in October at Pennellwood, and the greater part of both classes were present. We went over in trucks and autos at about 4 o’clock. On arrival the boys engaged in a paw-paw fight started by the Sophomores, and of course we were the victors. We served our guests to hot dogs, buns and mustard, and after the “eats” we welcomed the Freshies in numerous ways. We took a great interest in athletics and furnished our share of players on the football and basketball teams. This is the advancement of our craft through the calmer waters of the Sophomore year to date, and we look forward with anticipation to the time when we will be upper classmen. —Dorothy Painter, Robert Eidson

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SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Row— Robert Eidson Dick Stover Helen Yore Jessie Gorham Ethlene Johnson Middle Row — Vernon Evans Donald Hinkley Harold Palmiter Olga Trimble Martha Krause Mary Ewalt Bottom Row— John Feather Lyle Billett Ellmore Pratt Alvin Pfeifer Florence Bohleber Beryl Skinner Dorothy Painter Mamie Hansen Absent-Max Kesterke Francis Fleisher

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FRESHMEN