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

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1936 volume:

L i b r i s 1 1 page two t THE CANOE 1936 Published by Senior Class Berrien Springs High School Foreword T he class of 1936, in presenting “The Canoe”, has endeavored to record for you the events of your High School career. However crude it may seem, we trust that its pages will be a pleasant reminder of the friendships and the associations which have been formed here. page jour Wc, the “Class of 1936,” sincerely appreciating the untiring efforts and unselfish service of our teachers, hereby dedicate this “Canoe” to the Berrien Springs High School Faculty. Dedication page five Board of Education George Dean George Kephart Joseph Betchek Allan Garland George Erlandson Allan Garland—President George Erlandson—Secretary George Dean—Treasurer Joseph Betchek—Trustee George Kephart—Trustee page six R. H. Weine, Sup’t., B. S. Degree Michigan Slate College H. G. Hawkins, Prin., B. S. Degree Kalamazoo College Edna Bender, A. B. Degree Western State Teachers College Florence Crittenden, A. B. Degree Alma College Mary Graham, B. S. Degree Michigan State College D. R. (Jill, A. B. Degree Michigan State Normal Gordon Elferdink, B. S. Degree Western State Teachers College Carl Jorgenson, B. S. Degree ’ J Michigan State College Edith Vandervoort, A. B. Degree University of Michigan Margaret Hawley, B. M. Degree University of Michigan Carl Guettler, Life Certificate Western State Teachers College Caroline Smith, Grade Prin., Life Certificate Western State Teachers College Carol Westfall, A. B. Degree University of Michigan Dorothy Allanson, Life Certificate Western State Teachers College Edna Miller, B. S. Degree Michigan State Normal Marguerite Charlick, Life Certificate Michigan State Normal Ethelyn Hindes, Life Certificate Western State Teachers College page seven CLASS POEM Wc have come to the end of our school days; We must answer the outer worlds call; We must leave all the friends wc have made these four years And the school that has long been our all. Four years we have traveled a long, rough road. And some of us faltered and quit; Hut the rest of us went on to travel ahead And gained on our goal, hit by bit. With the help of our teachers to guide us. We labored ahead, side hy side; Unmindful of those who withdrew from our group, And those who joined in at the side. We had started to climb the last great hill; Our long journey s xm was to end; For there, just ahead, we sighted our prize And our goal stood around the last bend. And now as we stand on the top of the hill About to reach out for our prize. We think of the happiness we’ve left behind, As memory turns back our eyes. We can see all the road that we’ve traveled, From the start to the spot where we stand; How we wish that we could start over again. Together, as one happy band. Hut the time now draws near for parting; Wc must leave to make way for the new; We will probably ne’er be together again As the one happy band that we knew. So as we pay our last ling’ring tribute, To you, Berrien High, we affix— And hope you’ll remember—this last farewell Of the great class of 19.%. Maxine Kesterke page eight Seniors LaMar Allred ‘Good nature is the sign of a large and generous character. Canoe Staff ’36 Glee Club 34, ’35, ’36 Drift Staff ’36 Evelyn Anstiss Short and sweet. Office ’35, ’36 Robert Bedinger If only I could find some one to agree with me. Drift Staff ’36 Vice President ’36 Band ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36 Orchestra '33, ’34, ’35, ’36 Glee Club ’35, ’36 . _ 'U Isabelle Bradley “She is as good as she pleased for she pleases to l e good.” Hobgoblin House '35 “Adam and Eve” ’36 President ’35 Canoe Staff ’36 Drift Staff ’36 Secretary ’34 Dorothy Brown Me and my shadow—my broth- er. Dorr Dean Just a payful little fellow. Hobgoblin House 35 “Adam and Eve ’36 Orchestra ’33, ’34, ’35 Canoe Staff ’36 Jack Dean One cannot awayT bc a hero, but one can always l c a man Basketball ’34, ’35, ’36 Baseball ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36 Track ’35, ’36 I iobgoblin House ’35 Canoe Staff 36 Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, 36 Myrtle Dunkelberg Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow you may die.” Adam and Eve” '36 Canoe Staff ’36 G. A. A. 36 Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36 Lewis Evans He is dark and handsome. President ’33 Basketball 34, 35, ’36 Glee Club 34, ’35. ‘36-Canoe Staff 36 Richard Ford Answer to a maiden’s prayers.” Basketball ’33 Alice Fritz What sweet delight a quiet life affords. lull '36 Ralph Garno He towers above all.” Drift Staff '36 Glee Club ’35, ’36 page ten Seniors Vincent Gill “Actions speak louder than words.” Drift Staff ’36 Basketball ’34. ’35, ’36 Mary Louise Graham “All the world is her stage.” “Adam and Eve” ’36 C. A. A. ’36 Drift Staff ’36 Cilee Club 33, ’34 Canoe Staff ’36 Secretary ’36 Dorothy Hanson “To be merry best becomes her.” Glee Club ’33, 34, 35, ’36 Vice President ’35 President ’36 “Adam and Eve” ‘36 Canoe Staff ’36 Ronald Hoadley “The long arm of the law.” Basketball 33, ’34, ’35, ’36 Glee Cub 33, ’34 onci 4 ('Siqr) Ina Hogue “A giggle of her G. A. A. Sec’y. ’36 Home Economics Club ’33. ’34, ’35. 36 Drift Staff ’36 Carles Kesterke ”1 wait for no man; women--------.” Quartette 34, ’35, ’36 “Hobgoblin House” 35 “Adam and Eve 36 Glee Club 33, ’34. ’35, Canoe Staff ‘36 Drift Staff 36 Maxine Kesterke “Sure, I’ll do it. Drift Staff ’36 Canoe Staff ’36 Home Economics G. A. A. ’36 Office ’36 Club ‘36 Virgil Lewis “So help me if I’m late.' Basketball ’33, '34, ‘35 Baseball '34, '35, '36 Track ’35, 36 Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, Walter Mason “Two-legged dictionary.” Canoe Staff ’36 Band ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36 Orchestra ’33, 34, ’35, ’36 President ’36 Warren Mason One half of one set of twins.” Drift Staff ‘36 S“ Q Helen Myers “She pleases all.” Drift Staff ’36 Canoe Staff ’36 Glee Club ’36 Home Economics Club ’35, ’36 Robert Nightlinger You blow thru here. Band ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36 Orchestra ’34, 35, 36 Glee Club 33, 34, ’35, ’36 Quartette ’35. ’36 Canoe Staff ’36 %• Seniors ' jjr'i'vLc Doris Patterson “Efficiency in person. Office 36 Home Economics Club ‘36 Drift Staff 36 Fred oil Root “Teachers in heaven? Then let me stay here.” Baseball ‘34, ‘35, 36 Basketball 34, ‘35, 36 Drift Staff ‘36 Glee Club 33. 34. 35 Track 35. 36 Wendell Smith “Sometimes I like to sit and think, and then again, I just like to sit, and sit, and sit.” F. F. A. 33. 34. 35, 36 Drift Staff 36 Dale Snyder “Spare moments are the gold dust of time.” Canoe Staff 36 President 33 Home Economics Club 34, 35, 36 Drift Staff 36 Glee Club 33, 34, 35, ’36 y yle Sunday “Why, how know you that I am in love?’ Adam and Eve ’ 36 Canoe Staff 36 Drift Staff 36 Secretary 33 Glee Club 34, 35, 36 'lis not my want to be the hindmost.” Hobgoblin I louse” 35 Adam and Eve” 36 Drift Staff 36 Speech 34, 35 G. A. A. 36 Norman Tudor “A strong, silent man. Laurette Valentine “Industry hath annexed theretj the fairest fruits and the rich- est rewards. Canoe Staff $6 Drift Staff 36 Glee Club 33, 34, 35 Orchestra 33, 34. 35 Operetta 35 lune White “A light heart lives Glee Club 33, 35, 36 Speech 34. 35, $6 G. A. A. 36 Home Economics Club 34, 35. 36 i Leo Wire “Ability is a |x or man’s wealth. Glee Club 33, 34 Speech ‘35, 36 “Behold—a woman of few words. Glee Club 34, 35, 36 Drift Staff 36 I lonu Economics Club ‘35, 36 page twelve Seniors Excerpts from the Diary of the Senior Class September 5, 1932. Hurrah! School clays have begun again. There arc fifty-six enrolled in our class. The freshmen are as green as any ever seen. Some of the students from the country missed several classes by not going to the right room. October 20, 1932. Last night we had a party. Mr. Hawkins turned out to be the champion ping-pong player of the evening. The cocoa was burned to a crisp, and some of the toasted sandwiches were burned a little on both sides. May 31, 1933 We had a Freshman-Sophomore picnic today at Indian Lake. The Seniors arrived in time for dinner. Everyone seemed to enjoy himself. September 6, 1933. Another summer has passed and now we are in the great class named Sophomores. There are now forty-five members in our class. Some have made a name for themselves in basketball. October 20, 1933. We held a party in the gym last night. The evening was spent in dancing and playing ping-pong. Chocolate milk and doughnuts were served. The party broke up at 9:30 for some reason or other. May 24, 1934. We decorated for commencement this afternoon. Some of the class were chosen to usher. They considered this quite an honor. September 4, 1934. Today we were classed as Juniors for the first time. Mrs. Crittenden is our sponsor. There are forty members in our class this year. There are two new members who just entered our school. October 24, 1934. We received our class rings today. Everyone is wanting to have a look at them. March 30, 1935. Six members of our class participated in the Junior-Senior Play: “Hobgoblin House.” Two members have leading parts. This was a mystery play and we had large audiences both nights. May 31, 1935. We gave the Seniors a nice prom. Refreshments of punch and wafers were served. Everyone enjoyed a good time. Commencement is over, now we are dignified Seniors. It certainly feels great. September 13, 1935. For some reason we now have a sense of superiority. It must be because we are Seniors. We are making great plans for the year ahead of us. November 8, 1935. We had our pictures taken today. Everyone was dressed in his best and appeared tc be smiling. (Continued on page 21) page thirteen e n i o r s Senior Class Will We. the Senior Class of 1936, of Berrien Springs High School, being of sound judgment and sane mind, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament before we pass into that great body of immortals known as “graduates.” Article One. We request that a picture of our class hang forever in the study hall. Article Two. Realizing the position the Junior Class holds, we leave to them the sense of superiority we have recently attained (if we have). Article Three. To the Sophomores, we leave a portion of our poise. Article Four. To the Freshmen, we leave our excellent knowledge of Geometry. We know they will have need of it. Article Five. To Mr. Wcine, we leave an office force that will meet with the approval of all the teachers. To Mr. Hawkins, we leave a pair of magnifying glasses to use in detecting skippers. To Mrs. Bender, we leave hopes of a more brilliant Senior Class. To Mrs. Crittenden, we bequeath a class room that is warm in winter weather. To Mr. Jorgensen, we leave a book on letter writing to help him in the future. To Mr. (fill, we leave a passport to England. To Miss Graham, we leave a quiet first hour study hall. To Mrs. Vandervoort, we leave the privilege of establishing a school council. To Mr. Elferdink, we bequeath a set of daily questions for economics. Article Six. LaMar Allred leaves his gift of salesmanship in the A P to Fay Nightlinger. Evelyn Anstiss leaves her quiet personality to Ethel Hoekstra. Robert Bedingcr leaves his position as editor of the Drift Staff to Leonard Hile. Isabelle Bradley leaves her office duties to Jeanette Ewalt. Dorothy Brown leaves her accuracy in typing to Madelyn Lockinaw. Dorr Dean leaves his “permanent” to Shirley Hanson. Jack Dean doesn’t leave his girl friend to anyone. He wants her himself. Myrtle Dunkelberg leaves her quiet ways to Grace Buck. Lewis Evans leaves Doris Gifford to the supervision of next year’s Senior Class. Unto Geraldine Porter, Alice Fritz wills her book “How to Diet.” Richard Ford leaves his position as class bluffer to James Hinkley. Ralph Garno leaves his excess height to Forrest Kesterke. Vincent (Jill leaves his position as captain of the team to James Hinkley. Mary Louise Graham leaves her knitting needles to Pauline Burgoync. Dorothy Hanson leaves her pleasant personality to Shirley Housam. Ronald Hoadley bequeaths his right to be punctual to Junior Hogue. Ina Hogue leaves a carton of chewing gum to Leta Spaulding. Carles Kesterke leaves his place on the quartette to his brother, Benard. Maxine Kesterke leaves her ability to translate Latin to Marjorie Inglcright. Virgil Lewis leaves his typewritten ponies to anyone who can use them. (Continued on page 20) page fourteen Seniors Senior Class Prophecy Being respectfully submitted, and with due apologies, but with a great foresight into the True Picture of the Senior Class, as they will appear twenty years hence. LaMar Allred—is vice-president of Stogie Co., manufacturers of cigars guaranteed to have no ill effects on beginners. Evelyn Anstiss—is the petite secretary of the big cheese at the Berrien branch of the Clark Equipment Co. Robert Bedingcr—whose services to his party have made him a national figure, is expecting his appointment as Post-Master General if the Republican candidate for presidency is elected. Isabelle Bradley—was the dancing instructor at West Point until she met that handsome and wealthy Major-General. She is still at West Point. Dorothy Brown—is the leading mathematician at the new Einstein Conservatory in Berlin. Dorr Dean—has lost about ten thousand dollars, fortunately not his own, farming scientifically, and has contemplated going into bankruptcy in the movies. Jack Dean—who has mastered practically every outdoor sport but skating on thin ice, has returned to ski-jumping and, altho’ rather old, is well on his way to international championship. Myrtle Dunkelberg—is the same old Myrtle (altho’ no longer Dunkelberg), full of fun and deviltry. She is also proprietor of the Palais de la Danse, which is located where the Avalon once stood. Lewis Evans—has become famous in Berrien County as a chef of the hamburg and hot dog. He owns and operates a prospering lunch counter mid-way between Niles and Berrien Springs. Alice Fritz—will return home on furlough next year. She is a missionary to the “heathen Chinee.” Ralph Garno—is that wiley New York columnist who has unearthed enough skeletons to start a museum. Vincent Gill—entered the ministry and is now preaching in Berrien Centre. Mary Louise Graham—is the owner of those twinkling toes which are featured in so many musical comedies. Dorothy Hanson—married the man of her choice some eighteen years ago and (wonder of wonders) is still happy. Carles Kesterke—is still looking for his dream girl and between times is the romantic baritone of the well known Kesterke quartette. Maxine Kesterke—is Commercial instructor at Berrien Springs High School. She says her greatest pleasure is in appointing the Annual Staff. She even wishes that she could appoint the Drift Staff! Ina Hogue—has retired now, but for many years played jeune fille roles on the screen. Ronald Hoadley—is coach at B. S. H. S. His basketball team just won the re- page fifteen Seniors gional championship and is expected to go far toward State victory—but you never can tell! Dick Ford—is that millionaire playboy who has broken the heart of practically every debutante in America and Europe. His money was willed to him—he didn’t earn it! Virgil Lewis—has just suffered a severe attack of apoplexy due to over exertion. He is expected to recover. Walter Mason—entered the diplomatic service and has recently been named Ambassador to Japan. Warren Mason—has just completed the blueprints for the new Field Museum building in Chicago. The former Helen Myers—and her husband, operate a flourishing cafeteria in the heart of the Ltxip. Robert Nightlinger—is with the Metropolitan Opera Company. He is at present singing the leading tenor role in “Faust.” Doris Patterson—has married the man of her choice and is still happy. Fredolf Root—has been responsible for the total abolition of the slot-machine. He discovered a fool-proof system for always winning the jack-pot. Dale Snyder—h as lieen prospecting for gold in northern Canada, and has written a hook on his resulting adventures. It can be found on any fiction counter. Laura Spaulding—is celebrating her nineteenth wedding anniversary by having the farmhouse remodeled. Lyle Sunday—is celebrating his nineteenth wedding anniversary by having the farmhouse remodeled. Wendell Smith—is Captain of the S. S. Streamline, fastest merchant vessel of the sea. Helen Taylor—is a member of a troop of actors and actresses of the ham variety. She is at present playing the noises off stage in Romeo and Juliet, now showing in Baroda. Norman Tudor—is the Democratic favorite for nomination of Governor of Michigan. Laurette Valentine—is the leader of a famous dance orchestra whose torrid tunes may be heard and seen (figuratively speaking) every Wednesday, and Sunday evening over television. Leo Wire—is professor of Rhetoric at E. M. C. Anna Zandarski—and her farmer husband have become rather well-to-do by raising salted and buttered peanuts. page sixteen Seniors Horoscope Name Nick-Name LaMar Darling Evelyn Shorty Bob B. Bob Isabelle Izzy Dorothy B. Dottie Dorr Adam Jack Phenie Myrtle Mickey Lewis Lewie Richard Dick Alice Fritzie Ralph Ralphie Vincent Captain Mary Louise Weeze Dorothy H. Pres. Ina Gertie Carles Charlie Maxine Maggie Virgil Pokey Walter Walt Warren Mason Helen M. Betty Bob N. Bob Doris Pat Fredolf Fredce Wendell Smithy Dale Edgar Laura Love-dove Lyle Honey-bunch Helen T. Taylor Norman Normy Laurette Loretta June White Leo Shorty Anna Annie Ronald Ronnie Heart’s Pride Eccentricities A P Honesty Vernon Height Huberta Giving Orders Office Eyes Tom Studying Martha Teasing Alleyne Athletics Avalon Sense of Humor Juniors Walk Dick Dancing Leonard Giggling Townsend Plan Humor Basketball Temper Knitting Tap Dancing Warren Unselfishness Buddie Quietness Donna Bug Latin Disposition Bauers Loitering Studying Gtxtd looks Drawing Good looks Cleon Cooking Singing Permanent Blush Richard Strength Being Indifferent Copying Farming Quietness Benton Harbor Torment Lyle Romance Laura Romance Arguing Originality Reading Minding his own business La Salle Personality A Junior Talking Ethel Skipping School High Heels Friendliness Eleanor Enforcing Traffic Laws page seventeen Seniors Faculty Horoscope Name Nick-name Heart’s Pride Eccentricities Gill Gill Dramatics Personality Jorgensen Jorgy His Chevy Blush Bender Edna Senior Class Friendliness Crittenden Critt English Clothes Graham Mary Ellen Home Ec. Club Neatness Weine Sargc Athletics Good humor Elferdink Elfie Wife Stature Hawkins Hector B. B. Boys Monotone Vandcrvoort Vandy Traveling Laugh Hawley Hawley Knitting Giving Orders Class Song Oh, Wc today our farewell say To dear old Berrien High! The friendships sown by thee have grown, And now can never die! Thy rooms and halls and classes all Have made us classmates fain. With sadden’d hearts we now must part But friends we e’er remain! Chorus: Here’s to the Class of Thirty-Six! Here’s to her colors true! Our cheers of praise to thee e’er raise, While now we bid a-dieu! page eighteen Seniors Who's Who in B. S. H. S. Best Looking ____________Doris Gifford - __ _______ Lewis Evans Most Popular_______________Dorothy Hanson--------------------------Jack Dean Best Natured_____________Mary Betchek --------------------- Benard Kesterke Biggest Primpcr _________Erna Reck -------------- --------- Merle Spaulding Most Timid _______ ____ Geraldine Thomas _ Don Camp Best Athlete_____________Laurctte Valentine ---------------------- Jack Dean Deepest Thinker ______ -Maxine Wooley________ __ ____ __ LeRoy Hetler Teacher’s Favorite Isabelle Bradley _ __ Duane Dean Most Musical _________ Edith Arnold _ __ Bob Nightlinger Information Bureau ______Lois Spaulding _____________________ Forrest Kesterke Best Pal_________________Mary Buckman-------------------------- LaMar Allred Best Gum Chewer_______ Leta Spaulding ______________________ Harold Metzger Biggest Booster----------Annette Taylor --------------------- Carles Kesterke Firmest _________________Helen Taylor_________________________Stewart Shearer Most Valuable to School __Laurette Valentine___________________ Burton Stover Neatest _________________Eleanor Wilson________________________ Mason Twins Most Persistent__________Ethel Hoekstra _______________________ Bob Bedinger Biggest Blunderer ________Mildred Staley__________________________________ Jack Colvin Most Likely to Succeed —Jeanette Ewalt ------------------- LeRoy Hetler Wittiest ________________Myrtle Dunkelberg ___________________ Willis Shafer Most Sincere ____________Marian Bower man______________________ Bob Sherwood Best Planner ____________Laura Spaulding ________________________ Keith Main Biggest Schemer _________Maxine Kesterke _______________________Fay Nightlinger Best Dramatist ----------Helen Taylor____________________________________Carles Kesterke Most Self-Conscious _____Evelyn Anstiss _______________________ Ralph Garno Most Mannerly ___________Mary Louise Graham____________________Vincent Gill Most Romantic------------Laura Spaulding __ ______________ Lyle Sunday Biggest Flirt -----------Marian Wolcott________________________Fredolf Root Best Student ------------Edith Tobias___________________________________ Burton Stover Most Serious ------------Anna Zandarski _____________________ Norman Tudor Most Graceful------------Doris Gifford ________________________ Jim Hinkley Faculty Best Looking ____________Gordon Elferdink Best Detective __________Florence Crittenden Hardest to Bluff ___ _E. T. Vandervoort Most Firm ______ ________Gordon Hawkins Best Sport_______________Mary Graham Favorite Teacher ________Donald Gill Most Dignified __________Carl Jorgensen Best Instructor _________Edna Bender Best Executive___________R. H. Weine page nineteen Seniors Why the Seniors Come to School LaMar—To type. Evelyn—To ride to school with Vernon Hob B.—To put out Drifts. Isabelle—To work in the office. Dorothy B.—To be educated. Dorr—To collect souvenirs. Jack—To keep school banners. Myrtle—To write notes. Lewis—To keep track of Juniors. Dick—To bluff. Alice—To watch Leonard. Ralph—To take gym. Vincent—To read English for Mrs Van-dervoort. Mary Louise—To take French. Dorothy H.—To watch Vincent. Virgil—To play basketball. Ina—To take German. Ronald—To watch Eleanor. Carles—To kid the girls. Maxine—To assist Hob B. with the Drift Walter—To study. Warren—To take mechanical drawing. Helen M.—To flirt with the boys. Bob N.—To take music. Doris—To talk about Richard. Fredolf—To aggravate the teachers. Wendell—Because he has to. Dale—To take Business training. Laura—To keep the rest of the girls away from Lyle. Lyle—To take manual training. Helen T.—To read magazines. Norman—To take Economics. Laurette—To kid the boys. June—To giggle. Leo—To skip school. Anna—To wear high heels. Senior Class Will (Continued from page 14) Walter and Warren Mason will a book entitled “Sleek, to Juel Neal. Helen Myers leaves her hoy friends to Ethel Nightlingcr. Robert Nightlinger leaves his bathing suit to Kenneth Sink. Doris Patterson leaves her blushing ability to Pauline Thomas. Fredolf Root refuses to leave his ability to crawl out of the lunchroom on his hands and knees to anyone. Wendell Smith leaves his dislike for girls to Royal Porter. Dale Snyder leaves his tender love of automobiles to Donald Camp. Laura Spaulding leaves her right to wear a diamond to Doris Gifford. Lyle Sunday, well, he still insists on taking Laura with him. Helen Taylor leaves her superiority complex to her sister, Annette. To Erland Murtaugh, Norman Tudor leaves his quiet, gentlemanly manners. Laurette Valentine leaves her musical ability to Edith Arnold. June White leaves her giggling and laughing to June McGath. Leo Wire leaves his skipping ability of not getting caught to Bill Gillette. Anna Zandarski leaves her privilege of riding to school with the teacher to anyone who can get up early enough. In witness, thereof, we, the class of 1936, the testators, have to this will set our hands and seal this twenty-seventh day of May. Thus endeth the will of the Senior Class. page twenty Seniors Excerpts from the Diary of the Senior Class (Continued from page 13) December 19, 1935. Our pictures arrived this morning. We discovered we were better looking than we thought we were. February 1, 1936. Our new class officers are: President—Dorothy Hanson Secretary—Mary Louise Graham Vice President—Robert Bedinger Treasurer—LaMar Allred February 22, 1936. We took a vote of the school today and nearly everyone wanted an annual or was interested in one. February 23, 1936. The Senior Class voted to publish an annual. Work will begin as soon as the Staff is appointed. March 1, 1936. The Canoe Staff was appointed today. A meeting was held for each member to be assigned his work. March 5, 1936. The Canoe Staff held a meeting in the High School to plan the annual they arc going to publish. March 20, 1936. The Seniors sponsored a magician show tonight to earn some money for the annual. Some very interesting tricks were perfomed. March 25, 1936. We took a census of the class today and found that Dorothy Brown is the youngest member of our class. Lyle Sunday is the oldest member. There are fifteen members who have attended this school for all twelve years. They are: Robert Bedinger, Dorr Dean, Jack Dean, Myrtle Dunkelburg, Mary Louise Graham, Ronald Hoadley, Ina Hogue, Walter Mason, Warren Mason, Laura Spaulding, Norman Tudor, Laurette Valentine, June White, Carles Kcsterke, and Robert Nightlinger. March 27, 1936. Scholarship grades were announced today. Laurette Valentine is our valedictorian and our salutatorian is Helen Taylor. There are six others who have an average of ninety or above. We had a class meeting today to decide on the class color, flower, and motto. Our class motto is “They can, who think they can.” Our flower is Lily of the Valley and the colors are Old Rose and Silver. May 28, 1936. We wish to express our hearty appreciation and thanks to Mrs. Bender who has been our very capable sponsor and has assisted us in publishing this Canoe. page twenty-one Michael, Hinkloy, Anstiss, Mile, Metier, Sherwood, Gillette, Reitz Kestcrkc. P. Spaulding, Murtaugh, L. Spaulding. Shunkwiler, Taylor, Arnold, Personett Mrs. Crittenden, Sponsor, Krug, Tobias, Staley, Thomas, Porter, Hoekstra, Stover Gifford, Zech. Burgoyne, Kelley, Graham, Wilson, Hoopingarner. M. Lochinaw, M. Lochinaw, Maynard Absent: Brenner, Reisig Juniors As we turn the pages of time we turn to page 1934. Those were the good old days! We were freshmen in high school and our sponsor was Mr. H. G. Hawkins. We had a nice class party the first semester, and at the end of the year a high school picnic at Indian Lake which I believe everyone enjoyed. We enjoyed ourselves too much, 1 guess, because later we were informed—no more picnics! Now we leave 1934 and turn to 1935. We were sophomores then (getting up in the world!). Our Sponsor was Miss Natalie Jordon. We had a high school carnival and also a popularity contest. Alleyne Brenner was the most popular of the sophomore class. The happiest day that year was when we got our report cards and found out that we had passed. We turn to page 1936, our last page. Now we are Juniors; one more year anti then we leave old B. S. H. S. Our sponsor this year is Mrs. Crittenden. One of the most important days this year was when we received our rings. Were we proud of them! This year our class is given the special privilege of giving a play by ourselves. We are also looking forward to giving a prom for the Seniors before the close of school. We are all aiming to pass and receive the high rank of Seniors next year. Elizabeth Burgoyne page twenty-two h o m o r e s P Sophomore Class History Two old ladies were drinking their tea. Suddenly one cleared her throat, adjusted her spectacles, and said, “My dear, do you remember way back in the fall of ’34, when we were Freshmen in Berrien Springs High School? “Yes, I shall never forget those gay days. Wasn’t it Mr. Parsons, the biology teacher, who was in his glory when he could find an excuse to keep someone after school? ’ “Yes it was; and didn’t we have fun at our class party? “Remember how anxious we were when we were waiting to know if we had passed our exams the first semester? “Oh, and weren’t we excited when we found out we were going to have four new teachers? Remember how curious we were to see our new sponsor, Mrs. Vandervoort? “My dear, do have another cup of tea. This is so much fun recalling the times when we were girls.’’ “Oh, yes, weren’t those boys who were on the basketball team classed as marvelous by us? And weren’t some of them subs on the first team? And weren’t we excited about our class pins, we had to wait so long for them! Didn’t we all moan when we had to break up our Sophomore class parties at 10:30? We thought that was the only thing wrong with them.’’ “It is getting late now so 1 must leave. 1 hope we may have tea again soon so we can continue these pleasant recollections. Maxine Beissel, Jeanette Ewalt Clem, Strong, Dclauter, M. Spaulding. Storick, F. Nightlinger Bunnell, I load Icy. Dean, Shunkwiler, Marschke, Hogue, Kesterkc F.. Nightlinger, Ingleright, Herman, Lochinaw, Mrs. Vandervoort, Sponsor, Reck Porter, Beissel, Buck, Ewalt, Zukaus, Botham, Buckman, Ashley, Camp Burgoyne, Kephart, Olney, Miars, Wetzel, Pennell, Snyder, Hetler, Lemon, L. Spaulding Absent: Bowerman, Schlessinger. Shafer, Shearer page twenty-three Freshmen Machacek, G. Meek, Hamann, Shunkwiler, Smith, Colvin, Baah. Wroblcwski, Shafer, Hadley Koehler, Main, Wagner, Ci. Sink. Michael, Micrau, Stover, R. Porter, Metzger, Hanson Camp, Ruppel, Jesswein, WcK)lley, Christl, Zech, Shearer. M. Sink. Fisher Stahl, Wolcott, Garrett, Lucas, Schmidt, K. Meek, Krone, Dalrymple, Schluit, Mr. Hawkins, Sponsor V. Porter, Thomas. Tobias. Sherburn. Hoyle, Hetchek. Fleissner, McGath, Martin, Jones, Brenner Absent: French, Nelson Freshman Class History Said the little squirrel to his mother one day as they were in a big tree in front of the Berrien Springs High Sch x l: “Ma, who's those children cornin’ out with those banners on?” “Lawsy, child, if Mrs. Crittenden should hear that grammar, but those children coming out now are the Freshmen. “When your Pa and I were first married and had our new home here they were just seventh-graders. Their sponsor was Mr. Bedinger. They had a Halloween party. “The next year they came back as Eighth Graders. They certainly did look down upon those seventh-graders. Their sponsor that year was Miss Mann. “Those children had two parties that year, the last one being a farewell party to their sponsor who was leaving Berrien High School. “This year they came back as Freshmen, their highest ambition of the seventh grade, and you should have seen their disappointed faces. They said they didn’t feel one bit bigger. Their sjxmsor is Mr. Hawkins and they think he is fine.” The little squirrel was quiet for awhile and then said, “Well, Ma, what’s their banners turned half over for?” “Oh, that’s because they will soon be Sophomores.” The little squirrel watched for a time, then he picked up a nut and began eating it. Pauline Thomas page twenty-four Junior High Eighth Grade Diary 1935-1936 September 6 Started back to school today. Fifteen of our class of twenty-six have been together since kindergarten! Same teachers except History and Shop. History teacher seems agreeable (so far). He is our sponsor—calls himself Mr. Gill. Mr. Elferdink is the new shop teacher. September 13 We elected class officers today. President, Margaret K.; Vice President, Nathan P.; Secretary, Margaret F.; Treasurer, Richard S.; Reporter, Shirley FI. October 8 Various teachers have mentioned our past good reputation, our present poor reputation, and our future unknown, but possibly shameful reputation. December 20 Had a class party and everything from Christmas trees, hot chocolate, to cracked mirrors, and dirty dishes. January 6 Christmas vacation is over. Did 1 hear something about final tests? February 6 New class officers are President, Harold B.; Vice President, Shirley H.; Secretary, Pauline W.; Treasurer, Charlotte H.; Reporters, Kenneth L. and Margaret K. May 27 We express our appreciation to Mr. (fill, our sponsor. Margaret Krug Szillat, Wollam, McGath, Patland, Sunday, Little Spaulding, Root, Anstiss, Wetzel, Storick, Mill, Kesterkc, Stahl. Mr. (till, Sjx ns(,r White Burgoync, Krug, S. Mousam, Colvin, Lochinaw, Botham, C. Hcnisam, Frisbie Absent: Brightup, Burgess, Glassburn Page twenty-five Junior High Ford, Neal, Stein, I lad ley, Taylor, Myers Moyer, Wagoner, Kidson, F. Porter, Erlandson, L. Porter, (Jill, Sink, Fisher. Mr. Elferdink, Sponsor L. Wagoner, Mitchell, Wolcott, Spaulding, Lucas, Robinson, King, Shearer, Urick Absent: John Perkins Seventh Grade Our embarrassing times in the seventh grade were not few. When we came over to the High School building we were inclined to follow others in passing to classes. The first few days we wandered around, getting lost at every turn. How big we thought we were! We had one party at Halloween, sponsored by Mr. Elferdink. Cider and doughnuts were served. A good time was enjoyed by all. We had a Valentine party in the second semester. Wafers and ice cream were served. Mr. Elferdink treated the class to some candy. The officers of the first semester were: President, Carl Ford; Vice President, Venora Robinson; Secretary, Junior Gill; Treasurer, Fern Spaulding; Historian, Barbara King. Those officers for the second semester were: President, Arvid Erlandson; Vice President, Helen Wolcott; Secretary, Barbara King; Treasurer, Venora Robinson; Historian, Betty Shearer. We have all had a very successful year under the splendid sponsorship of Mr. Elferdink. Fern Spaulding page twenty-six ATHLETICS page twenty-seven Athletics Hinklcy. Shafer, Sherwood, N7ij;htlinjjer, Root, ('oach Hawkins Lewis, I load Icy, Capt. Gill, Dean. Hvans Basket Ball Review The 1935-36 basketball season was highly successful lor Berrien. The boys won 16 oui of 16 games in scheduled play. During the whole season the boys won IS out of 20. The first loss was at Niles in the Christmas Tournament. Three Oaks defeated Berrien there 15-13. Berrien got revenge, though, by beating Three Oaks twice in scheduled play. The second loss was chalked up in the opening round of the County Tournament at Niles. Bridgman was the winning team. Berrien had beaten Bridgman twice in scheduled play but the team had its worst night of the season and was beaten 21-11. There were several highlights of the season. The first was the game with Buchanan at Berrien Springs. We won 31-30 after the game had gone into two overtimes. Another bright spot of the season was when Berrien defeated Niles at Niles by the decisive score of 20-27, a little revenge for the loss to Niles three years ago. Another highlight was when Berrien beat Buchanan on Buchanan’s floor by the score of 28-20. As far as we know, this is the first time Berrien ever won on the Buchanan floor. The last game of the season, with Three Oaks, was a thriller. The team was handicapped by an extremely low ceiling and a small court. Before a packed house Berrien won 14-13. The Berrien Springs team showed the fans that they could go into the last quarter trailing in score, but still win the game. Nearly three-fourths of the games were won in the last quarter by rallies. One of the best rallies Berrien made was at page twenty-eight Athletics New Troy, where, with only 90 seconds to go, Berrien scored 5 points and won the game 22-21. Well, hats off to the teams of 1935-36. You have to admit they were good even if you did lose your shirt on some bet at the County Tournament. Basket Ball Schedule for 1935-1936 Berrien Springs 31 V.S. Buchanan 30 Nov. 27 Home Berrien Springs 19 V.S. Stevensvillc 16 Dec. 6 There Berrien Springs 15 V.S. Three Oaks 14 Dec. 10 Home Berrien Springs 42 V.S. New Buffalo 30 Dec. 13 Home Berrien Springs 28 V.S. Eau Claire 11 Dec. 17 There Berrien Springs 18 V.S. Bridgman 17 Dec. 19 Home Berrien Springs 35 V.S. Watervliet 17 IXc. 26 Niles Berrien Springs 27 V.S. Niles 20 Dec. 27 Niles Berrien Springs 13 V.S. Three Oaks 15 Dec. 28 Niles Berrien Springs 25 V.S. Stevensvillc 15 Jan. 14 There Berrien Springs 24 V.S. New Troy 20 Jan. 17 Home Berrien Springs 21 V.S. New Buffalo 19 Jan. 24 There Berrien Springs 21 V.S. Bridgman 20 Jan. 31 There Berrien Springs 45 V.S. Eau Claire 13 Feb. 7 Home Berrien Springs 28 V.S. Buchanan 20 Feb. 14 There Berrien Springs 40 V.S. Wash. Clay 27 Feb. 18 Home Berrien Springs 22 V.S. New Troy 21 1-eb. 21 There Berrien Springs 32 V.S. Wash. Clay 26 Feb. 25 There Berrien Springs 14 V.S. Three Oaks 13 Feb. 28 There Berrien Springs 11 V.S. Bridgman 23 Mar. 5 Niles State Tournament Personal Scores Games Field Foul Shots Foul Shots Personal Total Played Goals Made Missed Fouls Points Hinkley 16 29 11 22 27 69 Lewis 15 29 18 19 21 76 Evans 20 22 15 16 24 59 Dean 20 63 19 27 30 145 Hoadley 20 45 33 29 48 123 Gill 20 9 7 11 46 25 Root 20 4 6 4 33 14 Shafer 11 4 1 1 4 9 Sherwood 8 0 1 0 1 1 Night linger 5 0 0 0 0 0 page twenty-nine Athletics Reitz, I load Icy, Michael, Stover, Shearer, Manager Kesterke, Shafer, Sherwood, Nightlinger, Hogue Second Basket Ball Team The Second Team had a very successful basketball season, winning all of their games but one, which they lost to Stevcnsville. They are a group of hard fighting boys who will not give up. The regulars on the team are as follows—Sherwood, R. F.; Shafer, L. F.; Storick, C.; Hogue, L. G.; Neidlinger, R. G. All of these boys have joined in the scoring, although Shafer was high with 140 points. They have all earned their letters. Other members of the team are as follows: Stover, Michael, Kesterke, Hoadley, and Reitz, all of whom will receive their letters with the exception of Reitz who was out of a few games due to illness. All the boys showed the Berrien Springs basketball fans some great basketball this season, and we all hope they can do as well or even a little better next season, for they all have that fighting spirit that it lakes to win basketball games. page thirty Athletics Baseball Schedule for 1935-1936 Berrien Springs, Home Bridgman We 13 They 15 Berrien Springs, There Eau Claire 16 0 Berrien Springs, Home Three Oaks 2 3 Berrien Springs, Home New Buffalo 1 6 Berrien Springs, There Bridgman 2 1 Berrien Springs, There Three Oaks 2 0 Berrien Springs, There New Buffalo 8 5 Berrien Springs, Home Eau Claire 17 8 The Berrien Springs Baseball team had a poor season, winning only five out of eight games. The only consolation they had was that they beat all the teams that beat them. The Line- Up Dean—Pitcher Root—Catcher Lewis—Center Field R. Hoadley—Right Field Stover—Left Field Hinkley was the relief pitcher. D. also played in several games. Hinkley—Second Base Reitz—Short Stop Nightlinger—First Base Shafer—Third Base lael, H. Hoadley, B. Stover, and Evans Michael, Stover, H. Hoadley Shafer, Reitz, Nightlinger, Coach Hawkins Dean, Hinkley. R. Hoadley, I-ewis, Root page thirty-one Varsity Personals Coach H. Gordon Hawkins Coach Hawkins is completing his fifth year in B. S. H. S. In that time he has produced county championship baseball and basketball teams. In the year 1935-36 his Varsity team was undefeated in scheduled games. Captain “Fat” Gill '36 (fill played on the second team in his Freshman year. He became a regular on the Varsity squad at the end of his Sophomore year. He played regular his Junior year and was chosen as the captain of the team in his Senior year. He played both guard and forward positions. In spite of his lack of height he is a good guard and a cool-headed captain. Virgil “Pokey” Lewis '36 Pokey” served his time on the second team and was promoted to the first team in his Junior year. Although injuries and the mumps handicapped him in his Senior year he made a good showing and held down his position as forward. Lewis “Lewie” Evans '36 He played on the second team and was promoted to the Varsity in his Junior year hut did not receive his letter because of his absence from the squad during part of the season. He played forward position in his Senior year. Besides being the fastest man on the team he was a good defensive man. James “West Point Hinkley '37 Jim played on the second team as a Freshman hut earned his first team letter in his Sophomore year. During his Junior year he played as a regular in the forward position. Illness kept him off the team during the latter part of the season. He could always be relied upon for a basket when it was most needed. Jack “Phenie” Dean '36 Dean played on the second team in his Freshman year and became a first team regular in his Sophomore year. He played center position his last three years. He was high point man all three of the years on the first team. He could always l e relied upon for his share of the points per game, Ronald “Ronny” Hoadley ’36 He played on the second team in his Freshman and Sophomore years. He played as regular floor guard his Junior and Senior years. He is a clever dribbler and ball-handler. He was very consistent in the scoring column, and was second in points for the entire season. Fredolf “Fredee” Root '36 Fredec won his varsity letter when he was a Junior. Because of his height he was one of the valuable defensive men. He attended a different school his Sophomore year and thus lost out on a year of basketball. His defensive work underneath the basket was very helpful to the team. Willis “Willy” Shafer '38 Willie was a second team regular and a sub. on the first team. His timely shots (especially at Three Oaks) helped the team during the season. He was high point man on the second team and next year is expected to star on the first team. Robert “Elsie” Sherwood '37 He was a second team regular and substituted on the Varsity squad. In his Junior year he won his major letter. His fine work this year will without a doubt promote him to the Varsity team next year. His foul shot at New Troy gave Berrien the point they needed to win. Fay Barney” Nightlinger '38 “Barney” was a regular guard on the second team and was a sub. on the first team. He was the “stumbling block of most of the opponent’s offensive. He will he a valuable member of the squad next year. page thirty-two ORGANIZATIONS page thirty-three Organizations Laura Spaulding, A. Taylor, G. Thomas, Patterson, Beissel, Buck (� . Porter, Pennell. Lois Spaulding, Zandarski, V. Porter, Shunkwiler, Zech Snyder, Ixta Spaulding, Burgoyne, Staley, Frit , Miss Graham, Sponsor, White Kesterke, Lemon, Metier, Ewalt. Myers, Hogue, Graham, H. Taylor Home Economics Club President Vice President Secretary .............. Corresponding-Secretary Treasurer Reporter Faculty Advisor ......... Ina Hogue Helen Myers ..... Jeanette Ewalt Mary Louise Graham Virginia Hetler Dorothy Lemon Miss Graham The Home Economics Club was organized in the month of February, 1933, to further the interest of high sch x l girls in Home Economics. All high school girls are eligible if enrolled in the course or who have completed their two years’ course. In September. 1934, the club affiliated with the State and National Home Economics Associations. We contribute to both the State and the National Scholarship funds. 'I his year the girls decided to do an altogether different type of work than has been done formerly. Business meetings are held every two weeks on Friday and work periods on the alternate Fridays. The two popular subjects the girls are working on are knitting and crocheting. Some of the articles being made are: rugs, collars, sweaters, purses, gloves, and pillow tops. Miss Allanson is assisting with the knitting as it is new to most of the girls. Plans for earning money for the club are being debated by the members. Altogether the Home Economics Club is voted a very interesting and popular organization by the girls. Jeanette Ewalt page thirty-six Organizations Future Farmers of America President Robert Nightlingcr Vice President Dale Snyder Secretary Wendell Smith Treasurer ..................... LcRoy Hetlcr Faculty rid visor Mr. Jorgenson The local chapter, No. 69, of the Future Farmers of America is one of the many national chapters of this organization. This year there are fifteen active memhers. Meetings are held every two weeks and usually a social meeting held once a month. There are four degrees. The first is the Green Hand. After a year of Agriculture and supervised farm projects, these Green Hands arc advanced to Future Farmers. The best of the Future Farmers become State Farmers in their Junior or Senior year, and one State Farmer becomes an American Farmer each year, the highest degree attainable. With this degree goes a $500 award and a scholarship to an Agricultural College. This year our chapter put on the first annual fruit and vegetable show in Berrien Springs. In the first week of December we went to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. We also attended the State Convention at East Lansing during the Junior Farmers’ Week in May. At this convention honors and degrees are conferred and delegates to the National Convention in Kansas City are elected. M. Spaulding, F. Nightlingcr, Shunkwilcr, Shafer Camp, P. Spaulding, Hadley, R. Smith. Wagner W. Smith, Snyder. Mr. Jorgenson, Sponsor, R. Nightlinger. Heller page thirty-seven Organizations Girls’ Glee Club Thomas, L. Tobias, Metier, Vivian Porter, E. Zech, Vera Porter, Taylor, Gifford, L. Spaulding, Reck, E. Tobias; Shunkwiler, Lemon, Pennell, Snyder, Sherburn, Beissel, Kelley, Dalrymple, Arnold, Wetzel, B. Lochinaw; Christl, Dunkelberg, Valentine, Marian Lochinaw, Madlyn Lochinaw, Fisher, Myers, Buck, Krone, Nightlinger, Garrett; Miss Hawley, Director, K. Brenner, Wilson, Hoopingarncr, White, G. Porter, Ewalt, Herman, Staley, Ingleright, Miars; Maynard. Hogue. Hanson. Zech, Schmidt, E. Burgoyne, Camp, P. Burgoyne, Betchek, L. Spaulding, Boxverman; Boys’ Glee Club Garno. Ford, Dean. Amiss, C. Kesterke, Evans, R. Nightlinger: Miss Hawley, Director, Hinklev, Michael, F. Nightlinger, Delauter, S|xiulding, Allred, Valentine, Accompanist: B. Kesterke, W. Shafer. D. Michael, Hoadley. K. Shafer, Sunday, Murtaugh. page thirty-eight Organizations Stover, Hilc, G. Michael, R. Nigh (linger, F. Nigh dinger, Valentine Mr. Whetstone, Director, Westfall, Hanson, I). Michael, Wollam, Christl, Thomas Whetstone, Skinner, Spaulding, M. Stahl, S. Housam, C. Housam, Botham, Kelley, Mr. Hawkins Lochinaw, Mason, R. Stahl. Sunday, Miars, Delautcr Orchestra S. Housam, Stahl, H. Botham, Michael, C. Housam, Kelley, Mr. Gill, Director Robinson, F.. Botham, Arnold, Martin, Thomas, Boyle, Betchek, Nightlinger Wollam, Mason, Delauter, Sunday, Mile page thirty-nine Organizations Boys’ Quartette The Hoys’ Quartette has been a very popular organization this year. The two new boys on the quartette this year are Gordon Michael and Benard Kes-terke. They have done fine work. Carles Kesterke and Robert Night-linger are Seniors this year, so next year some new tenors will be needed. These boys will be greatly missed as Carles has been in the quartette for three years and Robert for two. Girls’ Glee Club There are fifty-five members in the Girls’ Glee Club this year. They appeared at several P. T. A. meetings under the direction of Miss Hawley. The annual musical festival was held in Niles with a good representation from our school. The Boys’ and Girls’ Glee ...... „ „ . Clubs gave an operetta, named “Rose Nigh (linger. Miss Hawley. Director, (.. Kesterke ° „ Michael, B. Kesterke Ot the Danube. Boys’ Glee Club I he Hoys' (dec Club, directed by Miss Hawley has had a successful year. The Club went to the Berrien County Music Festival. There are twenty-two members in the club this year. Band The Band has several new members this year and has progressed rapidly. There are now about twenty-seven members under the supervision of Joe Whetstone. They have played at every basketball game this year and furnished good support to the team as well as entertainment to the fans. Junior Band Mr. Gill has had charge of the Junior Band this year. Nearly all the members in this band have now been promoted to the Senior Band. There will be another Junior Band started next year. Orchestra The High School Orchestra has played for several occasions this year. They furnished entertainment between acts of the Senior play. They were directed by Mr. Gill. The Annual Berrien County Orchestra Festival was held in St. Joseph, Michigan. There are eighteen on the membership list, made up of both boys and girls. page forty Organizations JUNIOR PLAY—y Guess Again” Cast Janet Moore Bill Douglas Henry Grimes Waldo Fitts Mis. o. o. Skinnei Dora Mac Skinner Olive Ordwaj Marcella Jenks I.or l Wiggleton Bertie Blodgett S. H. (“Soak-em-Hard”) Pratt Renee Dimour Lulu Perkins Sol Messer Doris Gifford fames I linkley LeRoy Metier Erland Murtnuglt Marion Lochinaw Ethel Hoektsra Annette Taylor Edith Tobias Murray Anstiss DeAlton Personett (Jordon Michael Eleanor Wilson (erry Graham Junior Mogue The scene of the play was at Edgewater Inn, A small California hotel. It had but four guests, and its lunds were quite thin; A note, due on the morrow, as well. The guests, Mrs. Skinner; her child, Dora Mae; Miss Ordway, the curer of ills; She could gab ot her health for a year and a day To attempt to dodge paying her hills. And Bill, who’s been pleading with Manager Grimes For a job with a pen or a broom. To be near the waitress, was turned down ten times. So he spent his last cent for a room. Mrs. Skinner came down, threw the News on Bill’s lap. And he read of a great English lord; When into the room came an English-like chap. And he paid for a room and his board. Bill asked him a favor, to change his good name From Blodgett to Lord Wiggleton. I Ie consented, went out, and another man came Who staunchly swore he was the one. So he went outside and was lost in the din While these headlines Hashed in the News: “There are two Wiggletons at the Edgewater Inn; The real one we’ll leave you to choose.’’ Reservations Hocked in from almost everyplace. When the crowds came, the Lords were not there; So Waldo, the bell-hop, and Bill took their place. Cluttered up with false whiskers and hair. Later, the two lords came hack to the hall In relief of Lords Waldo and Bill, Who quickly confessed they were not lords at all. But the other two were unknown still. They confessed that the first one was Lord Wiggleton And the second was just his valet. Grimes paid off his mortgage to Soak-em-Hard Pratt, And I guess all is still well today. _ Forrest Kester e page forty-one Nightlingcr, Valentine, Root, Ford, C. Kesterke, Mrs. Vandervoort, Faculty Advisor Brown, Hogue, M. Kesterke, Hanson, Spaulding, Patterson Sunday, Mason, Gill, Taylor, Myers, Graham The Drift Staff Faculty Advisor Mrs. Vandervoort Editor .................. Robert Bedinger Assistant Editor ____ Ralph Garno Literary Editors .............. Helen Taylor Dick Ford Feature Editors ______ Maxine Kesterke Laurette Valentine Sport Editors Vincent Gill Jack Dean H. S. Netvs Helen Myers Dorothy Hanson Art Editors........................... Warren Mason Fredolf Root Typists ............................. Laura Spaulding Dorothy Brown fo e Editors .................. .... Carles Kesterke Mary L. Graham Ina Hogue Mimeographers Bob Nightlinger Lyle Sunday The Drift is the popular publication which informs the whole school of the happenings within and without the mighty walls of good old Berrian High. The Seniors honored with places on the staff have found the regular publication of the Drift enjoyable and educational, and we wish our successors, the Juniors, the best of luck. Dorothy Brown page forty-two Jokes These jo es weren’t the Editor's bread and butter, but we hope they won’t be too state anyway! Mrs. Bender—“If you added 96,733 to 81,412, what would be the answer?” Vincent G.—“A wrong answer.” Boyfriend—“Do you object to kissing, Helen?” Helen M.—“That’s something I’ve never done.” Boyfriend—“What, kissed?” Helen—“No, objected!” Marjorie K.—“My name's Marjorie, you know. Why do you call me Olive?” Jack C.—“Because I’m learning to like you.” “Thank goodness, that’s over with! I just had a dance with the hostess and it was terrible. Have you danced with her yet?” “I don't have to. I’m the host.” Miss Graham—“Leave the room.” Pauline B.— Why?” Miss Graham—“Well, you can’t very well take it with you.” Dick Ford—“The more I study, the less I know!” Mrs. Bender—“Well, Dick, you certainly must study hard!” Fredie R.—“What should I do about this money I owe Bedinger? He’s sent me another reminder and a stamp for reply.” Lewie E.—“Send him back the stamp on account.” Judge—“What is your age. Miss Kesterke?” Maxine—“Twenty years and some months.” Judge—“Just how many months? You know you are under oath.” Maxine—“Well, er—one hundred and twenty” Lyle S.—“The biscuits were just a little bit rubbery this morning, dear.” Laura—“Why, I thought I was doing a lot better with my biscuit baking.” Lyle—“Well honey, that’s what I’m trying to tell you.” Jorgensen—“Why is it that cream costs more than milk?” David F.—“Probably because it’s so much harder for the cow to sit on a small bottle.” Senior—“Ever take chloroform?” Frcshie—“No, who teaches it?” Mrs. Hogue—“I understand you want to be' come my son-in-law?” Buddy—“Well, er—not exactly. I only wanted to marry your daughter. Madelyn L.—“Did you see the lovely ring Hershal gave me last night?” Marion L.—“Yes, it’s pretty. I was so sorry it was too small for me.” Mrs. Vandervoort—“Tomorrow we will take the life of Hawthorne. Please come prepared.” Mr. Dean (over long distance)—’’Hello, Jack, why didn’t you make better grades?” Jack—“Can’t hear you, Dad.” Mr. Dean—“I say, couldn’t you make better grades?” Jack—“I can’t hear you. Dad. Mr. Dean—“I say. Jack, do you need any money?” Jack—“Sure, Dad. Send fifty dollars!” Ronald H.—What’s your conception of happiness, Pokey?” Pokey L.—“Nothing to do and lots of time to do it in.” Dale S.—“Who was that peach I saw you out with last nite?” Dorr D.—“She wasn’t a peach. She was a grapefruit. I squeezed her and she hit me in the eye!” Shirley H.— May I pull down the shade? The sun is shining on me.” Mr. Hawkins—“No, let it alone. The sun is conducive to the ripening of green things. page forty-three Leo Wire— Tell me, why does a Scotchman have a sense of humor?” Wendall—“I don’t know. Why? Ixo—“Because it’s a gift.” Mr. Gill—“Your history paper is just like the student’s who sat next to you in the exam,” Jim H.—“Well, they say that history repeats itself.” M rs. Crittenden—“My little man, you musn’t say, “I ain't going. You must say, “I am not going,” “He is not going.” “We are not going.” Dick White—“Ain’t anybody going? Harold M. (applying for job at grocery. The grocer wanted a serious boy so he put him to a little test.)—“Well, my boy, what would you do with a million dollars?” Harold—“Oh gee, I wasn’t expecting quite so much at first!” Mr. (Jill—“Can you speall ‘weather’?” Bob W.—“W coat her. How’s that?” Mr. Ciill—“Terrible. That’s the worst spell of weather we’ve had in a long time.” Hubby—“I wish you could make the bread Mother used to make,” Wife—“I wish you could make the dough your Dad used to make.” Erland M.—“May 1 have the next dance?” She—“Sure, I don’t want it.” Mrs. Crittenden (reading)— Then came the great dragon belching forth.” Kenneth L.—“Didn’t he excuse himself?” Dick F.—“After these seventeen years of living I’ve discovered one thing.” LaMar—“What’s that?” Dick—“1 haven’t accomplished a thing.” Maxine B.—“We ought to have more nourishment in this soup, somehow.” Cirace B.—“Well, I guess we can just use our noodles.” “Captain Ciill got his leg broken in two places.” “Am I supposed to say he should keep out of such places?” “No. But it proves that these basketball men always get the breaks.” Mr. Wcine—“Heat expands things and cold contracts them. Ciive me an example.” Doris Cl.—“The days are longer in the summer than in the winter.” Scotty H.—“I feel as though I hadn’t a friend in the world.” Mr. Hanson—“What? Have you spent all that money already?” Pastor—“You like to go to Sunday School, don’t you, Robert? Bob N.—“Yes, sir. Pastor—“What do you expect to learn today?” Bolt—“The date of the picnic.” Mrs. Klferdink—“Do you know what day this is? It is twenty-five years ago today since we became engaged! Mr. Elferdink (absent-mindedly)—“Twenty-five years! Why didn’t you remind me? It's high time we got married.” Miss Graham—“What is cold boiled ham?” Jerry CL—“Oh, that’s ham boiled in cold water.” Margaret H.—“They say my face is my fortune. Willis S.—“Don’t you ever get into trouble for passing counterfeit money?” Eleanor B.—“I just came from the beauty parlor. Othene R.—“You didn’t get waited on, did you?” Micky D.—“What’s a Civil War Veteran called when he rides on a street car?” Ina H.—“I’ll bite. What.3” Micky—“A passenger.” Mr. Elferdink—“Give the most important date in history.” B. Bedinger—“1918.” Mr. Elferdink—“Why. what happened that year?” Bob—“I was born!” Georgie M.— Gee, you’re a hard worker. How many hods of mortar have you carried up that ladder?” Royal P.—“Oh, I’m fooling the boss. I’ve carried the same hodful up and down all day and he thinks I’m working! page forty-four The Senior Class of nineteen thirty-six wishes to thank the business men of Berrien Springs whose cheerful cooperation in contributing to this advertising section has made possible the publishing of the Canoe. j Dean’s Green Lantern Compliments of Home Made Lunches and DEAN’S DAIRY Ice Cream Meals Phone 64 Quality milk and cream page forty-fi Dodge THE BEAUTY-WINNER OF 1936 The smartest, best looking car Dodge ever built is the vote of Automobile Editors. Famous fashion stylists are fascinated by its breathtaking beauty. Each individual feature, line and fitting of the 1936 Dodge strikes a new fashion note in motor car styling and design. • For a demonstration see GEORGE W. STOVER Dodge and Plymouth Dealer St. Joe 7205F2 Berrien Springs 170R Arden, Michigan page forty six ATTEND BERRIEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Accredited by University of Michigan for two years until June 30, 1937 PEPPY - PROGRESSIVE - PERMANENT Three full four-year courses: Academic, Commercial, Smith-Hughes Vocational Agriculture ATTEND! PREPARE! Edgar L. Zerby PATTERSON’S SERVICE STATION AND GARAGE BAKERY Ferry St. and Bridgman Rd. Berrien Springs, Mich. The Best in See us for Real Service Everything in We fix anything but a broken heart. BAKED GOODS Gas, oils and Candy, pop and greasing tobaccos Phone 128 Car Repairing CENTRAL SERVICE STATION D-X Motor fuels and Oils Firestone tires. Batteries and Supplies—Mobile Oils Tire repairing Greasing Best Wishes of THE A P FOOD STORE Honesty is our policy r- . page forty-seven 1 PERFECTION Not only in the larger affairs have we striven to build a better, safer bank, but in all those trifles that enter into daily banking life. “Trifles” said Michael Angelo, “make perfection— but Perfection is no trifle.” BERRIEN SPRINGS STATE BANK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ELITE CAFE STOVER SONS Dinners and Light Lunches of Grocery and Market Good Wholesome Food First Class Service Phone 51 Free Delivery Margaret Myers—Proprietor Keiser Radio Shop 55 Phone 55 Philco Radio A musical instrument of Nichols Funeral Home Quality Berrien Springs, Michigan Easy Westinghouse Washer Refrigerators Phone 109 and 132 1 Flowers Ambulance page forty-eight To the Graduates of 1936 We have greatly appreciated your patronage during the entire term Our aim always will be: “Loyal and Faithful Service” SHULL 5c to $1.00 STORE Herman’s Grocery and Market Quality Meats and Groceries J. F. Schaefer GENERAL HARDWARE-PLUMBING AND HEATING-COMPLETE TIN SHOP Garden Seeds PHONE 34 Free Delivery The store of prices and Courteous Treatment JUST RECEIVED A nice assortment in Young Men’s Suits, both plain, and fancy backs; also oxfords, ties, and shirts. C. R. SPARKS CO. Lumber and Coal Phone 23 SAM PATLAND’S BERRIEN SPRINGS page forty-nine For Baskets and Berry Crates of All Kinds Call on Us CENTRAL BASKET CO. Phone 50 Berrien Springs Health Success Happiness ROYAL BLUE Grocery Market Edward Botham O. J. Lindt Phone 167 J. L. WHETSTONE Phone 22 Our Service is Complete Body Repair Painting Electrical Battery Radiator Lubrication OFFICIAL AAA SERVICE Staple and Fancy Groceries DEAN’S GROCERY STORE Service and Quality Phone 17 113 Ferry Street MODERN CLEANERS Bud Leach Agent Suits or plain Dresses 50c Plain Garments Phone 181 or Leave orders at Skinners Shoe Hospital BILL WILLSON Drink More Milk for Always at Your Service Health Phone 138 Pasteurized Milk and Cream Best Line of Tailor Made SHAKER FARM DAIRY Clothes Phone 97M page fifty The Photographic Work in This Book Done by Commercial and Portrait Photography Phone Dowagiac 6023 Sister Lakes, Michigan THE COLLEGE PRESS ORQANIZED for SERVICE RATES are CONSISTENT Phone 87M Berrien Springs Ptg fifty-one -r r In dlW In the foreground - Fr. Dearborn re-erectcd in Grant Park on Chicago's lake front. Illustration by Jahn 6- Ollier Art Studios. page fifty-two • V I m ■ ' ✓