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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1931 volume:

FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL C0IEOTC3M2NT BERRIEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1931 HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Thursday, May 28th, 8 o’clock F. H. Selections High School Orchestra Clr.ci.. Mr.:,c.'. Doris Valentine Community March Frederick Williams I vocation Rev. A. E. Wright Group of Voco.:. S'-loctions Lydia Wieder, Soprano a. The Rose Leans Over The Pool Chadwick b. A Memory Ganz c. Love Is Tne Wind HucFayden Dr. Birt Summers-Accompanist PRESENTATIONS— a. State Bank Commercial award to Alice II. Grime, (best four-year commercial student) by Edna JessY ein, Commercial Teacher b. Presentation of 1926 Scholar Cup to Frances II. Schadel, Valedictorian, 1931, by'Myrtle E. Mong, Valedictorian, 1930. c. Future Farmers of America av ard to William S. Gifford by Frin. R. H. ;eine. Introduction of Speaker Frances II, Schadel Address— Education for Democracy Paul F. Voellcer President of Battle Creek College, Battle Creek, Michigan. Group of Vocal Selections Lydia Wieder, Soprans a. 0 Let Night Speak of He Chadwick b. The Cuck Coo Clock Schaefer c. Hay Time Dr. Birt Summers Dr. Birt Summers-Accompanisit Presentation of Class Presentation of Diplomas Benediction Lucille Allan, Sponsor Supt. E. L. Stewart Rev. R. D. Weame Page 2 BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Baccalaureate services were held at the Methodist Church Sunday-evening, May 24. re Seniors were escorted by the Junior class. The services were as follows7 Class March Doris Valentine Invocation Rev. Andrew E. Wright Evening Prayer Girls' Glee Club Randigger 4nthem— Heavenly Father, Ever Lead Us Girls’ Glee Club Sicilian Air Scripture Rev. A. E. Wright Hymn: No. 408—Lead On 0 King Eternal Audience Message: Toward A New World Rev. R. D. Wearne Solo-- I Come to Thee Ruth Standish Cora Roma Now the Day is Over Girls' Glee Club r Barnby Benediction Rev. A. E. Wright Page 3 COMMERCIAL AWARD TO ALICE GRIME i. Alice' Grime will receive the Berrren Springs State Bank award for he best work during the four years of work offered in the Commercial Department Alice has an average of 90.5%. Lucille Sill was a close second with an average of 83.7%. Miss Edna Jesswein will present the award to Alice Com- mencement night. Plans for awarding scholastic honors will be different hereafter. Up to and including this year the Valedictorian has been chosen from the entire Senior Class. Hereafter that honor will be awarded to the one who is enrolled in the College Preparatory Course. The State Bank award will go to the one with the highest average in the Commercial Course. The Future Farmers are planning to present a similar award to the Senior with the highest average in the Smith-Hughes Course. JUNIOR-SENIOR PLAY The Junior-Senior Play which was given May 14-15 was quite a success from the standpoint of both audience and backers. The cast which consisted of 8 juniors and 8 seniors was as follows: Anne Watkins—Marian Evans; Ted Lewis— Frank Miller; Mamie Rose--Alice Grime; Alex Smart—Richard Christl; Rastus--Donald Hoak; Sheriff—Bob Burke; Abigail Jones--Ida Jones; Absalom Hawkes—George Smith; Hiram Hawke s--Gordon Hinkley; Iliggenbot-tom--Tom Walton; Jonas—Karl Kaiser; Matilda--Elizabeth Shearer; Billy—Lucy Hanson; Claudia—Vilet-ta Hoadley; Flo—Geraldine Wetzel; Pest--Evelyn Shafts. The cast spent much time in practice aided by their capable director, Miss Alice Mann. The play was a three act mystery farce entitled The Ghost Parade . The classes worked hard getting properties and advertising for the play. FRANCES SCHADEL AND DONNA RICH. IDSON WIN CLASS HONORS Frances Schadel wins the title of Valedictorian of the Class of '31 with the high average of 95.4% for the four years. This is an unusual record, because Frances has attended school only 9 fcears. Frances will have 34 credits at the end of this semester. She is 16 years old and attended the Burke school through the eighth grade. She is enrolled in the college Preparatory Course and expects to go to college next year. She has taken part in many of the activities of the Music Department of the school and is a member of the Drift staff. Donna Richardson is Salutat-orian witn an average of 93.8%. She has 34.5 credits, is enrolled in a general course, and is 17 years of age. Donna has attended B. S. H. S. since the 7th grade when she came here from Niles. She has participated in Glee Club work, Public Speaking, Basket Ball andsJournalism. Donna expects to attend the County Normal at Bridgman next year. Both the girls entered a typing contest last year at Niles and the county contest at Coloma this year May 2. GLEE CLUBS The Boys' and Girls' Glee Club under the able direction of Miss Wieder have been one of the headliners of most of the musical programs staged in and about the schoo this year. The vocal festival at Niles, Dec. 12, 1930, in which students from the county glee clubs participated, saw the climax of the f:rs' semester’s work and practice drawn to a very successful close. Page 4 SENIOR CLASS POEM Hurrah 1 we're away on the big sea rf life! Away on a journey so great; We are ready to join in the din and the strife, To answer the calls of fate. We're sailing out with ideals that are high, With thoughts ever noble and fine; As we meet with struggles and fears, we will sigh, But those aims—how we want them to shine! We'll think oftentimes of our dear school days, Such pictures memory will paint; They will gleam through the shadows in many ways, Scenes that are both bright and faint. We’ve planted a tree in these years so dear; The roots are deeply set; We've labored and toiled, and amid joy and fear Have planted, never to forget. It shall be our guide through the sands of time, A guide that is faithful and true; We wish it to grow and to bear fruits sublime, All storm and ill winds to subdue. It stands for a record in our high school career, Of trials, pleasures,—all; It beckons us on to life pure and sincere, It is ready to stand, ne'er to fall! Now the difficult task that awaits is ours, We must build with a courage firm; Yfe must grow the tree, give it strength and power, life must press on through the years, to learn. So as we start out to live and to serve, To give of our very best; May the banners of old Berrien High always wave Till through victory, they stand the test! •By Frances M. Schadel. J ■A SCHOOL 0Ay5 to. .i- Gone are the days of child- ish pleas- ure that we m 3p spent in dear old high Those that J- - -- we know we Ml al- ways treas- ure, we see them E£5§3e ha -f r. £ slip- ping by. r_ Now it� s Goodbye; to all our sc za zjfc.. | our school days, and Hel- lo to E£ n If..i ±2 all the rest. -t--«-gf.-......1-1 v:... ......, rrs___ ig —£: Though we’ll al— ways re- O- mem- ber the school we love the best. Louise Sharp Donna Richardson of Pilgrimii.es further known as Freshraenne started upon a longe and moste difficulte journeye. Ye Pilgrimmes did set their uplifted and eager countenances toward a distant and glorious city knowne and revelled as ye citye of Knowledge. In ye citye of Knowledge valuble documents further termed diplomas are stored and at certain joyous times are presented to ye learned and illustrous scholars with much pomp and ceremony. Ye journeye offering right much in che manner of difficulties, ye pilgrimmes did choose a sponsor who did accompany them on this longe journey. Ye sponsor was none other than a certain Mr. Weine who did most onselfishly trend ye weary war with ye Pilgrimmes. Ye Highroad was full of ye pitfalls and ye bordering forests were filled with ye horrible monsters and dragons. Of these was a certain Monster known and feared as Algebra, who was accustomed to slaying many unwatchful travelers. However, ye band of Freshmen did see green and overcame him by might even though he did smite down a few, who fell by the wayside. Ye travel wearye Freshmen were right royally entertained by a most exalted order of Sophomores in a beautiful wood which bordered the shores of a lake. At another point in ye journeye did they meet ye selfsame group and did entertain them by song and dance in return for ye kindness. Whereupon did they need rest and so for a fortnight did r3st at a taverne knowne as Vacation. In all jousting on ye Basket balj courte and ye ball diamond did they show right bravely. -_________ (Continued on next rage) SENIOR CLASS HISTORY (ConLi.iued) After ye terry at ye Inn Vacation ye Freshmen did recount ye experiences oi ye journey and felt ye wiser. So they entered ye ranks of ye Sophomores, casting off their cloaks of greene. Then did they continue up ye rock infested and pass into ye dreaded heights of Geometry and Latin, two dreadful dragons who had devoured many erring climbers of ye remote past. But these in turn were smitten by the swords of study and rendered harmless. Another Sponsorship was chosen and did fall on ye shoulders of Mrs. Crittenden, who did fill faithfully, aid, and condole them in all ye problems. Again did they have ye goodly representation in all ye sports and ye kindred activities. Much wiser ye groupe became Jolly Juniors , a high order of nobility, and entered ye glens of Chemistry and Physics. At this time a new leader and companion was selected and Mrs. Allen did fill the part. With her constant aid al'l ye difficulties were driven back into the forests where they mighte do little harm. Again were they duly represented in all ye festivities which did much to cheer ye travelers. Their Clde Stunte given in ye spring of ye year MCMXXX did provide ful] many hearty chuckle and ye dramatic success. Ye Ghoste Bird did much to replenish ye depleted treasury and aided in continuing ye journeye to Knowledge, ye citye of th ir dreams. Later in ye year did they righte royally entercain and wish Godspeed to ye Seniors about to be admitted to ye aforesaid citye of Knowledge. Such was ye life as ye Juniors. Considering themselves well stuffed with ye learning, they did soon become ye resplendant Seniors, much polished in their knightly ways. Ye citye of Knowledge was now almost in sight, but it still glimmered and shown over ye horizon. With all speed did they now continue ye journey because soon would they enter ye citye. Again entering (Continued on n� xt pag©)- Page 15) •Mary Jane Kimmel ■Bill Gifford SPOTLIGHT OP ’31 Peppiest Girl----------------------------- Peppiest Fellow Best Sport —Bill Gifford Witviost Classmate Most q,uiet Person Meekest Person Girl Having Done Most for School ---Frances Schadel Worst Giggler Most Bashful Best Boy Athlete Champion Bluffer Biggest Gum Chower Youngest Senior Most Industrious 3«y Having Done Most for School All-around Sport Most Punctual Night Hawks Most Mannerly The Best Pal Eest Natured Happiest Girl Biggest Pest Best Singer Tinie Most Accomodating -- Best Girl Athlete Biggest. Blusher ■ Worst Pri taper p w ? THE WHO ' S WHO OF THE CLASS OF '31 .ALDRICH, RICHARD C. (AT). A youth llght-hearced and content. Dramatics '29; Minstrel '30; Track '29. ALSPAUGH, OLIVIA M. (ISER): Hes jolly face would be known any dace.” Drift Staff '31, ANSTjlSS, MARGUERITE R. (UNABOUT): O.uiet and reserved—constant as the north star.” Chorus '30; Puolic Speaking 29; Junior Play 30; Junior Stunt Show '30; Office '.York � 31. BAICEMAN, WILLIAM E. (AFPY) : He'll suit his bearing to the hour; Laugh, listen, learn, or teach. Chorus '29; Basket ball '29; Operetta '29. BOOTH, MITCHELL E. (VERYWHERE) : Gentle (if manner and kind of heart, Firm in decision, he'll do his cart. Basket ball '23-'29; Easeball '29. BROUTJ, ELINOR M. (OTION) : ’’Quietly noble, modestly mild, But. we liked her best, as oft she smiled. Junior Play '30; Dramatics 29-'30-� 31. BRUCE, WENDELL F. (AYE) : ’-Some think the world is made for fun or frolic,-----so do I. . Basket ball '29-� 30-'31; Baseball '28-� 29-� 30-� 31; Treasurer '29-'30-'31; President '30; Junior Play '30; Junior Stunt Show '30; Minstre1 '30; Operetta '29-'30; Chorus 29-'30-'31; Band '29. BUCK, HAROLD E. (MBARRASSMENT): A quiet youth-at times. Chorus '31; Orchestra '28; Band '31. EIDSON, PHYLLIS E. (LEPHANT): For smiles may come and smiles may go, but giggles live on forever. Chorus '28-'29-'30-'31; Orchestra '23-'29-� 30-'31; Operetta '28-30 GIFFORD, WILLIAM E. (EL): As true a man as he is tall, Determined, gentle, firm withal. Tennis Tournament '29; Chorus � 29-'30-'31; Baseball � 29-'30-� 31 Basket ball '28-'29-'30-'31; Minstrel '30; Junior Stunt Show '30 Operetta 29-'30. GRAY, MILTON F. (OSSIL): He only is a well made man Who has a good determination. Basket ball � 29-'30; Dramatics 29-� 30; Chorus � 30; Yell Leader GRIME, ALICE K. (ANGAROO): ”A steno' is Alice, a bookkeeper too, Likes fun with her work as most people do. Vice President '31; Dramatics '29-'30; Track '29; Junior-Senior Play 31; Office Work � 30-� 31. junior bemor HAMILTON, HELEN I. (DOL): Kindness is her full intent; Helpful., cheerful, benevolent. Basket ball '28-'29-«30-'31; Track ’28-'29; Socker Team ’28-«29; (Continued on next page) ’ THE WHO’S WHO OF THE CLASS OF '31 (Continued) junior Play ’30; Drift Staff ’31; Treasurer ’31. HAND?, KITTIE E. (NERGETIC): Librarian ’31. Quiet, though fcful, sincere, she doeth all things well.” HANS' N, LUCY V. (ACANT) : Pleasantly quiet, gently firm; A woman of purpose you’ll discern. Chorus ’30; Dr j.ft Staff ’30; Operetta ’30; Junior-Senior Play ’31. HOAPLEY, VILETTA R. (ABBIT): Charm strikes the sight, and merit wins the soul.” Chorus ’28-’29-’30-’31; Basket ball 28-’29-•30-’31; Junior-Senior Play ’31; Operetta ’29- 30; Junior Stunt Show ’30; Advanced Nutrition 31 HINKLEY, GORDON W. (OOLLY) : His weaizness is the women and he’s getting weaker every minute. Chorus ’28-'29-’30-’31; Junior Play '30; Junior-Senior Play ’31; Band ’29-'30-’31; Operetta ’23-’29; Junior Show ’30; Orchestra '30. KIMMEL, MARY J. (ELLYFISH): Smiling eyes and pleasant ways Help to cheer the darkened days. Chorus ’28-’29; Orchestra ’28-’29; President ’29; Drift Staff ’30-’31; Dramatics '30; Operetta ’28-’29. LOCHINAW, EVELYN M. (ASCOT): A mind to counsel, a heart to sympath- ize, a hand to help. Dramatics 30; Orchestra ’31; Junior Play '30. MAY, SARAH B. (ULLFROG): All grand thoughts come from the heart.” Chorus '29-’30-’31: Junior Play ’30. NIGHTLING2R, LEGIA L. (IVELY): Wherever she find herself in life she'll make a good addition. Orchestra ’28-’29. NORTON, VIRGINIA P. (OP): Cheerfulness and good will are the secrets of her happiness. Chorus '28; Operetta ’28; Basket ball '28-'29-’30-’31; Junior Play '30; Track '30; Junior Stunt Show '30; Vice-President '30; Drift Staff t 30 m OLNEY, ROLLAND R. (OWDY): Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well Basket ball '28-'30; Athletic manager ’31; Junior Play '30; Dramatics '31; Minstrel ’30; Baseball ’28-’29-'30-’31; Operetta ’30; Glee Club '30; Drift Staff '31; Junior Show '30; Debating ’30. PAGEL, ELLA M. (ADONNA): A face with gladness overspread, Soft smiles by human kindness bred. Chorus '29; Dramatics '30; Operetta '29; Treasurer ’29-’30; Secretary '30; President '30; Junior Play ’30; Drift Staff ’31; Office Work 31. PATTERSON, KATHRYN M. (ADMAN): Ever in motion, blithesome and cheery. Advanced Nutrition 31; Operetta '30. (Continued on next page) THE WHO'S WHO OF THE CLASS OF 31 (Continued) FILLER, VRAM. G. (IRAFFE) : Slxunber is more sweet than toil. Easket ball '29; Operetta '29; Baseball '28-’29; Junior-Senior Play ’31. RICHARDSON, DONNA M. (AGNET): Practical, musical, and sweet; A useful life, so complete. Chorus '28-'29- 30-'31; Basketball ’23-'29-'30-'31; Dramatics 31; Vice-President '29; President '29; Operetta � 29-'30-� 31; Secretary 31; Extemporaneous Spee ing Contest '31; Typing Contest � 30-'31; Drift Staff '31; Junior Stunt Show '31. SCHADEL, FRANCES M. (AID): A scholar is she, without pretense, With a large amount of common sense. Chorus ' 28-'29-'30-'-31; Orchestra '31; Junior Stunt Show � 30; Operetta '29; Drift Staff -31; Secretary '28; Typing Contest '30-'31. SHARPE, LOUISE E. (LASTIC): Smile as you go and troubles will vanish. Basket ball '28-'29-'30; Chorus '28-'29-'30-'31; Drift Staff '31; Operetta '23-'29-'30; Track ’30; Junior Stunt Show '30. SHEARER, ELIZABETH A. (LI BABA): A smiling countenance, a hearty laugl In making life pleasant, counts more than half. Chorus '29-'30-'31; Operetta ’29-'30; Basket ball ’28-'29- 30-'31; Captain of Interclass Basket ball '30-'31; Junior Show '30; Track '30; Junior-Senior Play '31; Dental Clinic '30-'31; Advanced Nutrition '31. SHERBURN, DORTHA L. (EE): May she never change except for name. Dramatics '29-'30. SHERBjRN, LORIS E. (AR-TAB): Short in stature—but long on pep. Apple Judging Contest '29-'30-'31; Poultry Judging Contest '31; Drift Staff '30; Baseball '29. SILL, LUCILLE E. (AR-RING): The surest way not to fail is to deter- mine to succeed. Dramatics '30-'31; Track '31; Chorus '28- 29; Operetta '29; Office Work ’31. SMITH, GEORGE M. (ANDOLIN): All great men are dying And I don’t feel well myself. President '30; Operetta '29- 30; Junior Play '30; Junior-Senior Play '31; Minstrel '30; Glee Club (29- 30; Dramatics '31; Drift Staff '31; Junior Show '30; Debating 30. SMITH, GERARDOUS T. (EAPOT): They also serve who only stand and wait. Basket ball '28-'30; Baseball '28-'29-'31; Drift Staff '31; Orchestra '28-'29; Tennis '28. STOVER, HENRY P. (ADDLE): In every look, word, and deed, nothing but courteous and manly. Basket ball '29-'30; Glee Club '30; Dramatics '31; Minstrel '30; Baseball '30; Drift Staff '31; Junior Show '30. (Continued on next page) THE WHO'S WHO OF THE CLASS OF '31 (Continued) TLL3TR0M, CHESTER W. (APPLE): A nan among them all. Easket ball ’23-'29-’30-'31; Baseball ’28-'29-'30-'31; President ’28-'29; Secretary '30; Junior Stunt Show '50; Band '29. WALTCN, TOM G. (ULF) : What he wills to do He doeth with a will. Drift Staff ’30-’31; Band '29-'30-’bl; Orchestra '30; Dramatics 29-’30-'31; Debati .g '30; President '31; Vice-President '30; Operetta ’30; Junior Play '50; Junior-Senior Play '31; Junior Stunt Show '30. WEAVER, CHARLES L. (00IC-0UT) : Music to him is a vital point in one’s constitution. Chorus ’28-'29-’30-'31; Orchestra '31: Drift Staff '30-'31; Junior Stunt Show '30; Operetca ,'28-'29-� 30; Minstrel '30; Typing contest ' 31. WETZEL, LEO M. ARMALADE): This young man has lots of pep And out with Candace likes to step. Basket ball 128-'29-’30-’31; Baseball '23-’29-'30-'31; Track 28- 29-'30-'31; Chorus 29-'30-'31; Secretary '30-'31; Junior Play '39; Junior Show '50; Minstrel ’3C; Operetta '29-'30; Apple Judging 30-'31; Drift Staff '31. YEAGER, PAUL L. (UMBER): Declamatory Contest With all thy faults we love thee still, Thou master oi the tongue and quill '31. ——-----Elizabeth Shearer -------Viletta Hoadley JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Junior-Senior Banquet which was held Tuesday, May 26, was quite a success. The Juniors put on the celebration. The plan for decorations and speeches was well worked out. Decorations and the program followed the plan of an airplane and its flight. There were numerous small airplanes hanging from the ceiling. The orchestra was .grouped in and about a large plane of modernistic design, painted crimson with the cream-colored letters THE SPIRIT OF '3i” on the side. . . ., The speakers at the Banquet also carried out the aeronautic idea. The first speaker, Harold Gray, President of the Junior Class, represented the warm-up of the engine of the plane. Tom Walton, the second sneaker and President of the Senior Class, represented the take-off of the plane. The third speaker represented the zoom of the plane. The fourth speaker, Dorothy Bruce, Vice-President of the Junior Class, represented the tailspin and the fifth and last speaker represented the landing. There was a large central plane on the table with smaller planes around at different places. The ice cream that was served was in the shape of airplanes. The Banquet was followed by dancing at which time the orchestra played several good numbers. The orchestra consisted of several high school and college students who seemed to take quite an interest in their work. Tin SENIOR HORISCOF’ 1931 NAME NICKNAME HOBBY BESETTING 3III DESTINY Richard A. Dick Building nodal areoplanes Driving a ford Aviator Olivia A. Li vi Teasing Taking walks with Red Lady Marguerite A. Shorty Typing Quiet Stenographer 'Jilliam B. Bill Driving his ford Bertha Engineer Mitchell B. Hitch Chanistry Teasing the girls Farmer Elinor B. Brownie Dramatics Poetry Teacher , endell B. Bud Sleeping Athletics 2nd C-ably Harnett Phyllis E. Phil Giggling Singing Music teacher V iD liam G. Bucket Basketball Tennis 2nd Bill Tilden 'lilt on Gray Swede Debating Driving trucks Radio operator Alice G. A1 Office Answering phene Steno Helen H. Hi Riding in a Chrysler Chet Toe .Dancer Kittle H. Kit Going to town at noon . hispering Librarian £ucy H. Toots St. Joe Ted Steno Viletta II. Vi Pr raping Boyfriend Beauty operator Gordon H. Hink Singing Jomen Model husband Mary Jane K. Jane Dane ing Parties 2nd Marilyn Milber Evelyn L. Ev Violin Harry Teacher Sarahhelle M. Sarie Buying clothes George Smith Nurse Legia N. Lee Mathematics Mr. Merril Chorus Girl Virginia N. Gin Clirabin trees Singing Acrobat Holland 0. Rastus Being late for school Donna Pres, of TT.S. Ella P. El De Soto Charlie Nurse Katheryn P. Kate Driving Pontiacs Talking Toe Dancer Frank 11. Pal Teasing Leris Good Looks Minister fage 13 THE SENIOR HORISCOFE 1931 NAME NICKNAME HOBBY BESETTING Sill DESTINY Donna R. Don Rastv.s Rastus Dramatist Frances S. Fre_t Going places with Gordon Music Governess Louise S. Sharpie Art Bernard Aviatrix Elizabeth S. Libbs Riding motorcycles Basketball Dietitian Loris S. Sugarbeet Checkers Bees Doctor Dorothea 8. Dot Reading Lee Craft Teacher Lucille S. Silly Office Fred Dougan Orchestra Leader George S, Smit Speeches His wife Jockejr Gerardous S Jocky Sport editor Foolishness Cow-boy Henry S. Hank Parties The Shack Great poet Chet T. Tillie 3asketball Helen Engineer Tom 17. Tommy Clarinet Drift Pres, at II. S. C. Charles 17. Chuck Playing piano Ella Author Leo V etzel Pret Basketball Candace Official Paul Y. Monty Chemistry His wife Doctor Harold B. Buck Stunts Ouiet Actor Hr. Stewart Prof Geometry Chevrolets Actor lire. Allen Lucy French Being sweet Principle Miss eider Liddy Missing In-terurbans Benton Harbor Housewife Mr. Bedinger Archie Strawberries Bald-head Republican Lliss Graham Mary Keeping order Cooking Chorus girl Mrs. Crittenden Flossie Library Victor Dish washer Mr. IVeine Dick Fords Baseball Coolc Miss Jesswein Edna Commercial Happy Actress Mr. Harvey Paul Basketball Chevrolet 2nd Einstein Miss Mann Allie Scolding Study hall History teach ---Ella Pagel-Elizabeth Shearer- SENIOR CLASS HISTORY (Continued) ill activities, they did show remarkably strong. And it came to pass that with eyes aglow with all ye hope and opportunity did tney pass through ye gates of ye citye of Knowledge on ye twenty-seventh day of ye f;fth month of ye year of Grace MCMXXXI. And thus did they complete ye journeye which . 1 truth was only begun, for did they go then into all parts of the world to complete their ambitions as best they chose. -----------Rolland Olney , -----------George Smith SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Richard Aldrich is in the airplane business and is very prosperous, Olivia Alspaugh is doing her bit among the heathen of Africa. Y� e see Bill Bakeman as the professor of a girls' boarding school. Holen Hamilton, was discovered to be a very capable nurse while Chet was aiding the medical profession. Milt Gray is a very celebrated lawyer. Leo 7 etzel is back in B. S. H. S. as an athletic instructor. Hank Stover is working in a garage. The world will soon know Viletta Hoadley and Mary Jane Kimmel as the dancing girls of today. Elizabeth Shearer has charge of the Hygenic Department of Chicago. Lucy Hanson has settled down in her little cottage and is happy. Frank Miller is a very successful physician. Louise Sharpe is as expected, one of the noted artists of today, but Rolland Olney is running a close second. Marguerite Anstiss is traveling with the circus as the world's smallest lady. Elinor Brown is a great author and reader. Bud Bruce has just accepted a position as head of the Agricultural (Continued on next page) SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY (Continued) Department of Michigan State College. Bill Gifford is a well known lecturer cn prohibition. Charles Weaver is the owner and director of that famour orchestra, ’•The Dreamlanders.” Tom Walton is the famous author of Do Not Chase the Women--Let Them Chase You . Cerardous Smith is famous the world over for his fine poultry. Phyllis Eidson is a second Be.lli-Curci. C-ordon Hinhley has stepped into the place of the late John Mccor-mac as the world's greatest baritone. Frances Snhadel is the orchestra director at Berrien High School. Paul Yeager, Vice Admiral, U. S. Navy, has just received the distinguished service cross for unusual ability at the battle of ’Windward Passage. Kittie Handy is happily married and lives in California. Sarah Belle May is a very successful business woman. Aitchell Booth is the owner of a large taxi company in Detroit. Legia Ni itlinger is the highly esteemed teacher at Bedinger school Ella Pagel is head nurse at Epworth Hospital, South Bend. Donna Richardson is girls' coach at the University of Chicago. Her rival coach is Virginia Norton nho holds the same position at Illinois University. Kathryn Patterson is a very loving wife. Alice Grime is the private secretary of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Loris Shsrburn was only a week ago crowned the lightweight checker champion of the world. Lucille Sill has ju3t won the National Typing Contest as a contestant from Rhode Island. (Continued on next page) t SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the class of 1931, being of sound judgment and sane mind, dc hereby declare this to be our last will and testament before we pass into that great body of immortals, known as graduates ; To the entire school we leave the example we have set as worthy scholars and blame ess students. To the community at large we bequeath the influence we have been for the honorable and better things of life. To the Juniors we bestow our richest treasures, our Senior dignity our excelling v'it, our superlative brilliancy, our charming manners, our splendid grades and our exit as the most popular class this school has ever seen. To the Sophomores we leave our loyalty, our school spirit, and the hopes that they may someday be Seniors. To the Freshmen we leave 50 gallons of red barn paint with which to camouflage their greenness. Olivia Alspaugh wills her humor to Warren Boyle. Bill Bakeman leaves his love to all the high school girls. Leo Wetzel leaves his athletic abilities to Donald Brown. Elinor Brown leaves her quiet ways to Evelyn iftiite. Phyllis Eidson leaves her music abilities to Maxine Moyer. Alice Grime leaves her business ability to Ethel Storick. Kittie Handy leaves her position as librarian to Leota Robinson. Lucy Hanson leaves her giggle to Eleanor Kretchman. Gordon Hinkley leaves his singing abilities to Harold Gray. Mary Jane Kimmel wills her dancing abilities to Mildred Rowe. Frank Miller leaves Isabelle Moore a new boy friend. Loris Sherburn leaves his on time record to Bill Buckman. Louise Sharpe leaves the privilege of having long hair to Carol (Continued on next page) SENIOR CLASS li’ILL (Continued) •spaulding. Dortha Sherburn leaves her coy friend to Pearl Tobias. Lucille Sill leaves the privilege of meeting the salesmen at the offi -e to Alicia Rowd. C-erard Smith . javes his ability to tease the girls in lab to Cleon Stover. Richard Aldrich wills his business ways to Paul Davis. Charles Weaver leaves his ability as a musician, to Victor Beveridge . Mitchell Booth loaves his old Ford to anyone who will promise to give it good care. Marguerite Anstiss leaves her book How to Grow Tall to Ardys Knuth. Chet Tillstrom leaves his ability to blush to Fred Dougan. To Caroline Richardson Virginia Norton leaves P. c. Hamann. Rolland Olney wills his way to keep thin to Maurice Stewart. Ella Pagel leaves her blush to Donna Brohman. Frances Schadel leaves her ability to be Valedictorian to any member of the Junior Class. Kathryn Patterson leaves the privilege of being one of the Big 4 to Dorothy Bruce. To Lawrence Stover La Mont Yeager leaves permission to grow a moustache. Elizabeth Shearer leaves Mary Dean the right of being boss over the Big 4 in Advanced Nutrition. Bud Bruce leaves the right to sleep in English class co Fred Doug£ Harold Buck leaves his permanent wave to Harold Gray. Evelyn Lockinaw wills her Ford to her sister, Dorothy. We hope she keeps it in good condition. (Continued on next page) SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY (Continued) Dortha Slierburn is a very successful teacher of the Speech Department of Kalamazoo Central High School. Evelyn Loekinaw is following in her sister’s footsteps as teacher of th3 St. Joe Valley School. George Smith is bouncer at Shadowland Ball Room . SENIOR CLASS WILL (Continued) Sarah Belle May leaves her right to talk to Richard Christl to whomever can best qualify. Legia Nightlinger leaves her place in high school to her sister, Cletys. George Smith leaves his right as class bluffer to any Junior who can fill it. Tom -Walton wills his art of declamation to Donna Brohman. The Senior class leaves its dignity to the Juniors. May they ever honor and uphold it! Anything that we leave behind may be used by anyone. May you all feel free to use and cherish them. To all of the faculty we leave our best regards and kind feelings for their kindness and devotion to us during our years in B.S.H.S. We here constitute and appoint our sponsor, Mrs. Allen, as sole executor of this last will and testament. In witness whereof, we, the class of 1931, the testators, have to ihis will set our hands and seal this twenty-fifth day of May. •George Smith •Virginia Norton CLASS NIGHT About eight hundred people witnessed '■he class ni at program prerented by the Seniors on Monday evening. The stage was beautifully decorated with a throne on which King Tom Walton and Queen Alice Grime held c ,urt for the class seeking admittance to the City of Knowledge . The class poem, prophecy, horoscope, who's who, and other documents proved the ability of the class so in the judgment of all who witnessed the scene, the class should be admitted to the City of Knowledge . The last rights were duly performed by the reading of the class will. Donna Richardson opened the program with a splendid solutory and Frances Schadel closed the program with a valedictory that well fitted the ideal and high scholarship record made by the class. Tom, as class president presented the gift of the class to the townspeople. It is to be a tree placed in the center of the park. The class presented a beautiful set of goblets and sherbets as a farewell gift to their sponsor, Mrs. Al3.en, who is also leaving at the close of the year. JUNIGR-SENICR PICNIC The Juniors and Seniors enjoyed a picnic at Indian Lake Thursday afternoon. ALUMNI BANQUET The annual Alumni banquet for the graduating class will be held in the High School Auditorium this evening. EAND TO PLAY The High School Band will play here tomorrow for the Momorial Day Services DRIFT STAFF EAx 'ic� -in-ohJ ef--?cm Walton AcsLstar.t Editor-Kelen Hamilton lit wary Editor—Donna Richardson Hia.i School News-Nary Jane Kimmel Soortc------------ srardous Smith A , umr.i--------..enry Stover Jokes------------Olivia Alspeugh Art--------------Louise Sharp Rolland Olney Typists----------Ella Pagel Frances Schadel Mimeograph--------Charles Weaver FRIENDS ' Some time ago, listening to Tony reading through station WBBH his well-known Scrapbook11 � I v as struck by one of the inimitable Tony's statements— Don't be always wanting more friends and wonderin' why you ain't more popular. Just stick to the friends you've got—and thank the good Lord for them --or words to that effect.- That is a bit of advice to sea, one thinking. It suggests a philosophy rather new to some of us. We suddenly wonder, ‘Why all this trouble, seeking after popularity? Why try to please friends who would desert at the first sign of trouble? We all get to the place where we accept the friendships of those loyal, true friends of ours as matter-of-fact. We try, on the other hand, to please others who dc not gsre for us especially, and for whom v c have no especial liking. It seems to be a common desire to wish many friendships, which are flaunted as savages exhibit scalps picked-up here and there on the war-path. To the Seniors a conviction is coming. All are beginning to think (that is, we flatter ourselves we think) of the happenings during the last four years. We (Continued on next col.) FRIENDS (Continued) are beginning, too, to see that it is not acquaintances who ape going to mean the most to us, or who do meai. the most. Many of them will seldom enter our lives a£Qiri-“cer tainly in no important way. It is the real friends with whom we have shared so many of both the joys and sorrows, who will be lasting influences. They will always enrich our lives and theirs with the priceless gifts of loyalty, understanding, and love. DREAMS FULFILLED A dream has reached fulfillment, We're graduates today; Our hopes have grown and blossomed Like lilacs in the Hay. No brighter hour we'll know, Though years may come and go, Than this Commencement evening With night time stars aglow. Ahead the trial has led us From stony hill to hill; We ve scaled the hardest summits, And kept on going still. Then loomed a castle high, Its towers to the sky, .had we gave a shout of gladness Fir we knew the end was nigh. So our dream has be me us onward, We've reached our goal teday; .had with our hearts triumphant We sing along the way. Oh, hours of light sublime, Dear Graduation time, No words can voice our rapture That now we've made the climb. Su ANCIENT Oh, gee, I feel so old today! More than a million years Are sitting on my shoulders as Graduation nears. ---The Seniors CLASS HISTORY In the fall of the year 28, fifty-five green freshmen entered S. There are thirty-eight of us remaining. M;ry Doan end Dale Graham who were our Freshmen presidents led us through a very happy year. In cur Sophomore year under the guidance of Dorothy Bruce e.l Donald Hook we armed mcnev and purchased pictures for the school. How we are Juniors, under the sponsorship of I.irs. Crittenden, v ho kindly devotes much of her time to us. Geraldine Wetzel and Harold Gray are helping us ever the rugged placed this year. Wa are especially proud of our athletes who won for us the Inter-clnss Track Mert. We sl;:o have some girls v ho participate in Basketball and track. In an all school declamatory contest Donald Hoak was awarded first place, in the county contest at Colcma he received second place. We are very proud of the progress our class has made in the varioi. activities of the school, and v e are looking forward with great zeal to the things v:e hope to achieve our last year in dear old B. S. H. S. , D. B. D. B. Fred Beveridge Victor Beveridge Robert Burke Buelah Brtzer Donna Bra hman Dorothy Bruce Richard Chrisbl Virginia Clem Paul Davis Fred Dougan Bertha Dudley Margaret Edwards Marie Edward.e CLASS ROLL Winifred Gill Dale Graham Ilar-sld Gray Jennie Harrington Edward Has3 Donald Hoak Mar.vj.on Hogue Ida Jones Earl Kaiser Leonard ICe ate rice Chester Krause Ellis Lulce Norton McGinnis Alicja Rowe Evelyn Shafer Helen Shafer ELcwse Staley Ethel Storick Cleon Stover Eiwyn Stiles Gerald Weaver Geraldine Wetzel Mara Woolley Marion Evans - h C O c r i o CLASS HISTORY In the fall of the year ’29 there were about forty-five Freshmen. Ue had one party the first semester which was in the form of a Bunco party. The early fall made possible the starting of basket ball and several Freshmen were appointed to the athletic teams. The girls had an interolass game. The next semester we had a Bunco party at the school. In the spring some of the beys went out for track and others went out for baseball. The girls went out for track and field that year also. In the fall of 1930 there was a slight increase in enrollment over the Freshman class of the preceding fall Our party for the first semester was a Bunco party at the school. Officers for the first semester were: President--Doris Valentine; Vice-President—Clair Hubbard; Sec- retary--Merle Stemm; Treasurer--Y7arren Boyle. Several Sophomores were appointed to the boys’ and girls’ basket ball teams while some of the boys played in early fall on the baseball team. The second semester we had a party at the school with a very good attendance. Officers for the second semester were: President— Lucius Hogue; Vice-President—Mildred Rowe; Secretary—Cletys Nightling-er; Treasurer—Leota Bobinson. ----Lucius Hogue The class roll is as follows: F. Bohleber, W. Boyle, D. Brown, F. Calderwood, M. Dean, F. Dister-heft, G. Dunham, H. Dunkleberg, E. Lewis, D. Fryman, M. C-ifford, P. Ramann, J. Handler-., C. Hubbard, L. Hogue, A. Kinney, C. Luke, I. Moore, G. Neidlinger, C. Nightlinger, I. Nightlinger, I. Palmiter, C. Richardson, L. Robinson, M. Rowe, M. Sanders, D. Shafer, C. Spaulding, P.. Standish, Z. Steinbaur, G. Stemm, M. Stemm, M. Stewart, E.‘stover, V. Stover, R. Sunday, IC. Tobias, P. Tobias, D. Valentine, L. J. Vol-brocht, R. Wearne, M. Wingard, J. Woolley. CLASS HISTORY In September, 1930, school opened with the attendance of fifty-two on the class roll. At the beginning of the second semester Victor Btrd-sey, Stephania Birczak, Dorsey Marion, Durwood Marker, Lucy Mitchell, Marjorie Myers, Vera Spaulding. Wilbur Utrup, and Mary Jane Wyman dropped from our class roll. In the basket ball season there was a good turn out and they all played good basket ball. The first semester we had a Hallo'ween masquerade party and most of the class turned out. Everyone had a good time. Officers for the first semester were: President—Thelma Bruce; Vice-President--James Moore; Secretary--Dorothy Lockinaw; Treasurer— Bud Priddy; Reporter—Robert Anstiss. The second semester we had another party. Class officers were as follows: President—Walter Hartman; Vice-President—Maxine Moyer; Secretary—Howard Moyer; Treas’irer—Esther Scofield; Reporter—Frances Shafer. ■Vivienne Stover •Walter Hartman The class roll is as follows: Robert Ansti fe Fred Arnold Henry Bays Archie Bennett Calvin Bennett Victor Birdsey Stephania Birczak Thelma Bruce Maryland Clem Evelyn Fox Tack Griffendorf Robert Hartman Bernice Hartman Walter Hartman Emma Haas Rclland Kayser Ardys Knuth Elinor Eretchman Stanley Lein Dorothy Lockinaw Wilbur Manes Durwood Marker Lucy Mitchell James Moore Howard Moyer Alice Martin Maxine Moyer Marjorie Myers Esther Odiorne Fred Pennell Bud Priddy Mineva Reher Esther Scofield Mildred Russell Frances Shafer Frances Sherman Vera Spaulding Vivienne Stover Richard Toney Wilbur Utrup Mildred Vandenburg Edward Walton Ellsworth Weaver Ethel Wetzel Francis Wright Mary Jane Wyman Ruth Zandarski Evelyn White f I 1 SEVENTH GRADS HISTC' Y The Seventh Grade entered High School in the year 1930. Mr. Bedinger was assigned sponsor. We elected the following officers the first semester: President—Laurette Valentine; Vice-President—Jack Dean; Secretary—In Hogue; Treasurer—'Walter Mason; Class Reporter— Evelyn Anstiss. A nard time party was held in the Auditorium in October . Irma Sheldon and William Tatman moved away in the first semester and Everett Ernst entered in the second semester. For the second semester class officers we elected the following people: President--Robert Bedinger; Vice-President—Mary Louise Graham; Secretary—Carles Kester- ce; Treasurer--Phyllis Rockstein; Class Reporter--Helen Taylor. The second semester class party was a weinie roast held at the home of Isabelle ’Bradley. The class roll is as follows: E. Anstiss, R. Bedinger, I, Eredley, A. Brenner, R. Headley, I. Hogue, C. Kesterke, V. Lewis, M. A. Burgoyns, B. E'r-.rr, J. Dean, M. Dis-terheft, M. Dunkleberg, E. Ernst, P.. Tord, M. Fri clio. V. Gill, M. L. Graham, A. Gerr, M. Liebfco, i. F Mason, W, J, Mas n, F. N i git linger, . Norton, P. Rockstein, E. Sheldon, L. Spaulding, W. Tatman, H. Taylor, N. Tudor, l. Valentine, J. White. The Eighth grade began school in September 1030. Miss Mann was our f;onscr. We appointed class officers the following Monday after schoox started. The President was Bessie Olney. The class had a Halloween party in the auditorium. The second semester nicely begun, a class meeting was held. Meade Platt—President, Evelyn Tudor—Vice-President, Chester Fischer-Secretary, and Edgar Kesterke-Treasure were elected as officers. We had a class party at which we had a frankfurt roast at Dean's Canyon and played many games. The The members of the class include: Theodore Arnold, Leonard Bunnell, Leon Burgoyne, Max Christl, larie Claypool, Andrew Craft, Donald Detman, Chestei Fisher, Prank Fischer, Delta Gurr, Edgar Kesterke, Leonard Lewis, Elmer Maynard, Russel lyers, Bessie Olney, Meade Platt, Eeman Rudowski, Neal Summers, Vera Tobias, EveLyn Tudor, Kenneth Webster, and Katherine Stover. Twelve girls from Berrien Springs High School attended the County Play Day for girls at Flyrn Park, Niles, Saturday May 16th. The day was spent in playing games end participating in numerous track events. Donna Brohman, Ida Jones, and Bernice Hartman were members of the winning color squad. Robert Bedinger EIGHTH GRADE HISTORY ---Meade Platt COUNTY GIRL'S PLAY DAY THE ORCHESTRA The High Schorl Orchestra has been a very lively crganization this year and has played at every place where good music wa3 necessary,. There are thirteen members and the organization is under the supervision and direction of Miss V ieder. On February 12, 1931, a program was presented at St. Joseph by ft masked orchestra, in which high school musicians of the entire cour ty participated. This Music Festival is an annual event and is 2 IVICtjr Vf C. O looked forv ard to by all those that under the direction of Joseph J. THE BAND The band, a rather junior musical organization, having been organized in 1929, has progressed very rapidly., we may truthfully attribute this to the excellent supervision of Joe T� Whetstone, the able director. The band is now playing very difficult music in preparation for the Band Festival to be held at Buchanan, May 29. The band played for all the local basket ball games -and played in the mass bands at the LaSalle Celebration in South Bend, Indiana, May 19. This was are eligible to attend Assemblies, parent-Teacher Meetings, and many other gatherings have been entertained by the orchestra. Each time they have appeared their playing has been praised and very much appreciated. THE MELODIANS Thf.r is an orchestra of eight pieces that has departed from the ways of the old classical music masters and has put their sanction to seme of our modern kings of jazz They have played at assemblies end special gatherings where the mue-ic ran to a lighter vein. Because of the numerous musical organizations of the school this orchestra has teen known as the Monday Night , the junior Casasanta, the leader of the Notre 4 ame band. It might be added that the Berrien Springs Band w s by 25 pieces the smallest band entered in these festivities. The band will lose a few members by graduation, but with the excellent material Mr. Whetstone is developing in his junior band, the loss will not be such a great one. Orchestrr , and others, but hence- [his year Miss Mann took charge of forth it will be known as The Melodians , exclusively. JOURNALISM Eight years ago under the direction of Lucille v arn (Mrs. Allen? a class in Journalism was organized aach v eek several columns were pub— liehed in the Era Fiur years ago (Continued on Page 15) PUBLIC SPEAKING Three years ago Miss Judd organized a class in Public Speaking. This class presented a play for ssemhly here and also at Three Daks. Last year Exchange assemblies were presented at Three Daks ind Buchanan by the Music Department and the Auditorium class. he class which took part in several of the county contests including Debating and Extemporaneous Speaking. In this same type of work Doris Valentine won first place in the All-County 9th and 10th grade Declamatory Contest and Donald Hoalc won second place at the all school County Contest. (Continued on Page 15) ■ Our Baseball team enjoyed one-., of the most sucessful seasons ever registered in the local school. Under the coaching eye of our principal, F. H. Weirs, we came through to win the Berrien County Baseball Championship. V e boast a record now of 12 straight wins in high school competition. At the beginning of the season when Coach Weine called for candidates 26 reported. After about the first practice only about twenty came. Our first game was with our traditional rivals-Eau Clairt We vanquished them with little trouble the score oeing 10—1 at the end of seven innings. The next game we encountered some real opposition. Three Oaks! many times county champs. V e go over after our second victory in the league. It turned out to be a pitchers battlebetween Tillstrom of Berrien and Shwenk of Three Oaks. Tillstrom outpitched his rival by + wo hits. Shwenk allowed us four hits while Tilly was the stingier of the tv.o only allowing two. By a little luck and a timely hit we forced across a run which won the game.l—0. Next in line was Eau Claire again. This time we did not fare so well only beating them 3—2. Now we came to another test we engaged Stevensville here. 7 e got « only three hits but they accounted for four runs. Stevensville made - a number of errors enabling us to score quite easily. The score at the end of the game stood 4—2. The next Friday we were rained out in a game with Galien and cancelled it altogether. Our last game of the season! V e were all set for the game with Coloma who were but a game behind us. If they won we would tie end then play the final Gane. So out we went (continued on next page) (3 3 s b $11 to win the County Championship. were ainost knocked off our feet when we got there. Y hile warming up on their diamond which was an especially good one we found their team to he qv.ite fart. The game turned out to be a slugging match. The wind was blowing quite hard and five home runs were knocked. Every man on the team got a hit and we came home the County Champs of vertue of a 15—9 win. So we have in our possession a splendid cup given by the Spalding Com- pany. Here is the box score of the team batting this spring: NAIE AB R H SH SB P0 A 3 HR PERCENT Wetzel 22 8 11 0 8 6 14 A 1 500 Bruce 22 8 14 1 3 48 4 4 1 636 Dougan 17 5 3 1 6 1 1 0 0 176 Ti-1 Istrom 20 3 5 0 0 3 6 2 0 250 Gifford 17 7 6 c 3 48 1 4 1 353 Graham 17 2 9 0 3 1 0 0 1 529 Smith 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 000 Dunkleburg 11 2 2 0 0 5 1 1 0 181 Stemm 13 3 1 0 0 6 14 1 0 .077 Olmey 14 4 3 0 1 2 0 0 1 213 Moore 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 D 0 200 Hendleman 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 Davis 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 000 Stover 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 000 KEY: A3-tim.es at bat, R-runs, H-hits, SH-sacrifice hits, SB-stolen base, Po-put out, A-assist, 3-error, Hfi-home run PER-batting percentage. I 3 $ s h $ N T rrien completed one of the most successful basketball seasons in years. The team won twelve out of fifteen games. Thirty candidates reported to Coach Harvey at the beginning of the season. Harvey had plenty of material due to only one regular of Last years team graduating. The veteran varsity material was composed of Graham, Gifford, Bruce, Tillstrom, Dougan”, and Jotzel. Bill Hanes promis d to be good material with a little experience. Since he is t nly a freshman he may do big things next season and thereafter. We are quite proud of ourselves this season for we won from Buchanan and Stevensville the teems we had been longing to beat for some time. The Buchanan game was very close and we barely beat them. The score at the end of the game stood 22-20. V e led the Conference until our game with Bridgman who in the Class C Conference then. He played them and lost by a scant point 27-26 thereby losing the cup to Bridgman xrho turned out to be State Champs in Class D. Our last game was at the tournament at Niles with Buchanan we fought hard until the final gun dropped a 17-29 decision. Next years team v ill have good material in Bohleber, C-raham, Hamman, Hanes, Hogue, Stemm, and Dunkleburg. The men lost to next years team will be Dougan, Bruce, Tillstrom, Jetzel, and Gifford. Coach Harvey is leaving this year and will be replaced by a new Coach who is unknown as yet. -----Lee 17. TRACN Track a minor sport in Berrien Springs Hign School like Baseball is spring sport. The first of the season things looked a least bit dull because of the small number of veterans from past years, but despite this there were 11 men out for practice. Some weeks later an inter-class track meet brought out several new track men. Hay 4 a dual meet with Buchanan wa3 held at Flym Park, Niles. Buchanan took the meet 64 % to 48 despixe the fact” that we took 7 first places. The following Ilonday, May 11, the County Class C and D Track and Field Meet was also held in Niles. Buchanan taking first with Berrien taking second place. Five men qualified for the regional meet held in Kalamazoo. Those attending this meet were: Fred Dougan, Pret ’Jetzel, Dale Graham, and Ilarion Hogue. At the regional Dougan broke two records in the 100 Yd. and the 220 Yd. Dashes. His time was 10.4 in the hundred and in the 220 Yd. Dash 23 flat. T7etzel tied for second in the hurdles and Graham tied for fourth in the high jump. Hay 22-23 these boys who qualified for the state meet will journey to Lansing to pit their strength against other winners in the state. The following are the boys who comprised the track team of 31: Dale Graham Bill Ilanes Fred Dougan Donald Brown Ed Hass Marion Hogue Frank Bohleber Paul Hamman Leo ‘..'etzel Ivel Palmiter Maurice Stewart Teacher-If you subtract 14 from 116 what's the difference? Bud B.-Yeah, I Think it's a lot of foolishness, too. First Senior-', hy do freshmen resen-ble real estate? Second Senior-'uhy? First 3enicr-Because they're an empty lot. Uho, asked the teacher, was the smallest famous nan in history? The Roman Sentry, answered Sarah Belle, who went to sleep on his watch. Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How t wonder where you are, High above I ree you shine, But according to Bjnstein You are not what you pretend, You are just around the bend. And your sweet seductive ray Has been leading me astray All these years—0 little star. Don't you see how bad you are? The teacher was explaining the meaning of the word unit . Picking up various objects, she asked what they were and each time received the answer, A unit. Finally she took from her desk an orange. And what is this7 she asked. A unit, was the answer. Trking her knife, the teacher peeled the orange, and holding the peeling in her hand, she inquired: hat is this? Tk - :'.s the skin of a unit, asserted J T ,o ■: me an example of a con Crete noun. IZittie-A sidewalk. Teacher-How give me an exangle of an abstract nour. Fittie-Vanilla. Teacher-Dick, I suppose you know what a caterpillar is? Richard A.-Yes'm; it's an upholster ed worm. A teacher was instructing her class in the use of antonyms. How, children, she said, what is the opposite of the word sorrow? Happiness, shrieked the class in unison. '.That is the opposite of pleasure? P. in. And what is the opposite of woe? Giddap. Give an example of period fumitun '.'Jell, I hould say an electric chair, because it ends a sentence. Teacher(in health class)-Deep breat. ing destroys microbes. Yeager-But how can you force them to breathe deeply? Lincoln was remonstrating with General . JcClellan about the latter's military policy. During the talk, UcClellan became angry and said: Sir, do you thin’: I’m a fool? '.Thy, no, returned Lincoln. Then with a dry smile he added: '}Of course I may be mistaken. JOURNALISM (Continued) an Independent school paper (The Drift) was organized still under the guiding hand of Mrs. Allen. During the last two years the staff has been so large that separate staffs have edited ;he ’’Drift and the ’’t eelcly Drift . Mrs. Allen deserves a great deal of credit for her work in organizing and directing a group of raw recuits each year. PUBLIC SPEAKING (Continued) The debating team consisted of Gerrge Smith, Rolland Olney, and Tom Walton. And we (Seniors) were presented in the Extemporaneous Contest by Donna Richardson. The class also presented three plays for assembly. ADVANCED NUTRITION A special course was taken up this year by Kathryn Patterson, Vile+ta Hoadley, Mary Dean, and Elizabeth Shearer. The girls found this nutrition course very interesting and began at once to weigh and measure the grade pupils, to find those who were undernourished. The group found that the grades were normal and all but a few stood average. The girls weighed and measured every six weeks and found nearly every pupil had gained. They then took the responsibility of cleaning up the clinic. The school bought two cots mattresses, and pillows for the clinic, and the sewing girls kindly made sheets and pillow cases for them. The girls cleaned and painted everything and maue the place look inviting for the ill. They are hoping someone else will carry on their work and find it as interesting as tney have found it the past year. -----Elizabeth Shearer SMITH HUGHES COURSE The Smith Hughes Course is a college preparatory course. All boys and girls taking this course are eligible to carry a supervised project. Through these projects it is possible for a student to earn a full credit during his high school course. The Smith Hughes teacher is hired by the year. He must be a graduate of a state college and must have a car. The next year subjects in the Smith Hughes Course are as follows: Animal Husbandry, Biology, Shop, and Farm Economics. The Smith Hughes students have organized a club which is called, “Berrien Springs Chapter of Future Farmers of America. The charter number is 69. The purpose of this club is to promote vocational education in the public schools of Michigan; to develop rural leadership; to encourage recreational and educational activities for students in vocational agriculture. The Smith Hughes’ students have several Judging Teams. At the Buchanan Fruit and Grain Show the Judging Teams took first in poultry and second in apples. In January an apple judging teara was sent to the state apple show. They won third piece. Loris Sherburn won second place in individual rating. -----Gerardou Smith WILLIAM E. QIFFORD WINS AGRICULTURE AWARD This year for the 1st time the Future Farmers of America sire presenting an award to the best student in the Agriculture Department. This ?ar the av ard will go to William , Gifford, whose average is 83.3$. This standing happens to be the general average of the entire Senior Class. BERRIEN SPRINGS SENIORS 1931 1 . Richard Aldrich 2 . Olivia Alspaugh 3 . Marguarta Anstiss 4 . Mitchell Booth 5 . Elinor Brown 6 . F. Wendell Bruce 7 . Harold Buck 8 . Phyllis Eidson 9 . William Gifford 10. Milton Gray 11. Alice Grime (v. pres.) 12. Helen Hamilton, treas. 13. Kittie E. Handy 14. Lucy V. Hanson 15. Gordon Hinkley 16. Viletta D. Hoedley 17. Mary Jane Kimmel 18. Evelyn Lockinaw 19. Sarah Belle May 20. Frank Miller 21. Legia Nightlinger 22. Virginia Norton 23. Rolland Olney 24. Ella Pagel 25. Kathryn Patterson 26. Donna Richardson 27. Francis M. Schadel 28. Louise Sharp 29. Elizabeth Shearer 30. Dortha Sherburn 31. Loris Sherburn 32. Lucille Sill 33. George M. Smith 34. Gerardous Smith 35. Henry Stover 36. Chester Tillstrom 37. Tom Walton, President 38. Charles Weaver 39. Leo M. Wetzel 40. Paul Yeager : a