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

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Class Prophecy Murray Anstiss—I lard-working manager ol an A. Sc P. Store which lie built at the gates of West Point College. He has been refused entrance fifteen times but you can’t discourage Murray! Edith Arnold—Played in Iwopold Stakowski's Orchestra until she composed the second version of “Chop-Sticks.” Now she plays with the ‘'Ha rod a Sodbusters. Alleyne Brenner—Matron of the exclusive Style Shoppe which set American lassies agog. However, upon purchasing one ol these frocks, it is a good idea to resew the seams first. The dresses haven’t proved too wearable. Elizabeth Burgoyne—Her program, “Advice to the Lovelorn,” may be heard each morning irom 10:30 to 11:00, on Station ICU. ()ust a hint: Miss Burgoyne sings a solo at the close of each program so be sure to turn the radio off about 10:30.) Doris Gifford—General Manager of the Hinchman Department Store which has been growing by leaps and bounds—the latest installment being a non-moving escalator to the basement. Gerric Graham—Private Secretary of the Sexton “Whatain’twcgot” Company, recently established in Buckhorn. LeRoy Hetler—Famed editor of the Berrien Center Semi-Annual Gazette which appears once a year. Leonard Hile—Still a patient in Chicago Municipal Hospital alter he hurst a blood vessel while trying to explain a Physics problem to Been Maynard. Jim Hinkley—Former Major-General of an army troop who has received a discharge (honorary???) for his superb feat of winning the All-American War for the enemy. Ethel Hoekstra—Business has picked up at the East Main Gardens and Ethel is finally enjoying her long-postponed trip to Florida. Margaret Hoopingarner—Is busily carrying on the work of her Grandmother’s boarding house. However, she has progressed and is known for her delicious meals which are prepared in her all-electric kitchen in the astonishing time of only two and one-halt minutes. She is really quite a lady of leisure. Fances Kelley—Is now pressing her husband's trousers since his cleaning business went bankrupt. Forrest Kesterke—Famed poet of the world. His poems have been recognized from coast to coast. At present he is leisurely enjoying the comforts of his large home in Arden. Need we say he is rich? Wilma Krug—The interior decorator of the century! She has just completed the remodeling of the Berrien Springs Town Hall which was transformed into a Night Club. Madelyn Lochinaw—Prosperous owner cf the latest dance pavilion located in Poka-gon. A visit from Benny Goodman is expected soon. Marian Lochinaw—Operates the fashionable summer resort which is built on the shores of the St. Joseph river. Swimming, tennis, and eating are her featured attractions. Ileen Maynard—Entered the Chewing Gum Marathon when she left the great halls of B. S. H. S. She’s still chewing! Gordon Michael—Another of those prize-fighters who got far enough up the ladder to draw a bout with Joe Louis. Now he’s frying hamburgs in a Kcwpie stand. Erland Murtaugh—Artist of Artists! Is still convalescing from the shock he teceived when he discovered his famous master-piece “Popcyc was being used to stop a leak in the ceiling in the Chicago Art Institute. pnge sixteen

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Class History In 1933 the doors of the Berrien Springs High School were opened to admit fifty-two adventurous Freshmen. We felt elated and not insignificant little “Cirecnics as many were wont to believe. Mr. Hawkins had the task of sponsoring us through that memorable year, and he was a “swell sport.” We had a class party the first semester and presented a gift to our sponsor. Instead of having a party the second semester, we decided to join the picnic at Indian Lake with the other classes. It was a rather cold day, but every one enjoyed himself. A number of us “helped ourselves” to the Seniors’ ice cream—much to their consternation. The first semester our class officers were as follows: President, Delbert Willson; Vice-President, Arline Shunkwiler; Secretary, Ethel Hockstra; Treasurer, Robert Sherwood; Reporter, John Fleisher; the second semester: President, Alleyne Brenner; Vice-President, Murray Anstiss; Secretary, Gerrie Graham; Treasurer, Wayne Airgood; and Reporter, Madelyn Lochinaw. In September we again entered Berrien High, this time as Sophomores under the sponsorship of Miss Jordon. This was the year everyone received [tins. That was the foremost thought then. During this year an amusing incident occurred that we shall remember. Skipping that we come to the next highlight of the year. The Seniors sponsored a popularity contest. We were very proud to enter Alleyne Brenner. This year our class officers for the first semester were: President, Elizabeth Burgoyne; Vice-President, Ira Halt: Secretary, Jim Hinkley; Treasurer, Eleanor Wilson; Reporter, Margaret Hoopingarner; the second semester: President, Murray Anstiss; Vice-President, Mildred Staley; Secretary, Edith Zech; Treasurer, Otto Hood; and Reporter, Forrest Kcstcrkc. In 1935 we came back as Juniors. To our great delight Mrs. Crittenden was our sponsor. With her leadership and splendid cooperation, we succeeded in accomplishing a great deal. Four new teachers were listed on the faculty that year: Mrs. Vandervoort, Mr. Gill, Mr. Jorgensen, and Mr. Elferdink; they replaced Miss Jordon, Miss Mann, Mr. Parsons, and Mr. Bedinger respectively. We certainly were busy bodies that year. We had to earn money to give the seniors a prom. We certainly “were pleased with the results of our efforts. The gymnasium was decorated to represent a flower garden. There were flowers climbing lattice work, garden seats, rustic benches, and even the stars were shining. It looked almost real. The orchestra added an enchanting touch to the scene. In order to secure enough money to give this prom, we sold candy anti presented a play called, “Guess Again by Glenn Hughes. We did it without the help of the Seniors and the enthusiasm of the audience combined with the proceeds assured us that it was a fine play. Our success was due mainly to the splendid direction of Mr. Gill. Our class officers for the first semester were: President, Mildred Staley; Vice-President, Jim Hinkley; Treasurer, Lois Spaulding; Reporters, Edith Tobias and Ilccn Maynard. For the second semester: President, M'rray Anstiss; Vice-President, Wilma Krug; Secretary, Ileen Maynard; and Treasurer, Bob Sherwood. When we entered school in 1936 as full-fledged Seniors, one of our highest aims had been accomplished. We were very pleased to have Mrs. Crittenden for our sponsor again this year. She is a real trooper and a good sport. This year we had another new teacher, Mr. Hulbcrt, who look Mr. Elfcrdink’s place on the faculty. He is a fine teacher and is especially appreciated by the girls for sponsoring their manual training class. We had our pictures taken in November and got them in December. Everyone was very well pleased. ptiflr ft ft mi

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Class Will Wc, the class of 1937 of the Berrien Springs I Iigh School, being of sound mind, memory, and understanding, anti having paid all of our debts, do hereby bequeath to our successors all such instruments, good wishes, and knowledge as will enable them to follow in the footsteps of departed Seniors. First, to our dear old schoolbuilding itself, we leave the peace and quiet caused by our absence. Second, the class of '37 docs hereby licqucath to its successors, the Juniors, our loyalty, our school spirit, and the hopes that they may some day be Seniors. Third, to the Sophomores we will leave our patience. The only way it can prove useful is by enduring the Juniors. Fourth, to the Freshmen we leave our high ambitions and dignity. To Mr. VVeine we will a sense of relief, after the four years of misery we have caused him. To Mr. Hawkins we leave a couple of patrolmen to take his position in the hall. To Mrs. Bender we leave a l ok on I low to Manage a Husband. To Mrs. Crittenden, our sponsor, we leave a lingering memory of the class of 1937. To Mr. Jorgensen wc leave a volume of new jokes to tell his next year’s physics class. To Mrs. Vandcrvoort we leave many happy returns of the day. To Mr. Hulbert we leave the ability to sponsor more girls’ shop classes. To Miss Graham we leave a set of unbreakable dishes to use in Freshman I lome Ec. To Mr. Gill we leave the hope of having a more successful debate class than he had this year. Murray Anstiss wills his “Way with women to Millard DeLautcr. Edith Arnold bequeaths her musical ability to anyone who thinks he can handle it. Alleync Brenner leaves her ability of obtaining good marks to her sister, Katherine. Elizabeth Burgoyne leaves Harold Metzgar with a broken heart. Doris Gifford leaves her jK-rsonality to Mary Buckman. Gerrie Graham leaves her winning smile to Dorothy Ridings. LcRoy I Idler leaves his position as chief of the Drift Staff to anyone who can get the Drill out on time. Leonard Hile takes his ability as advertising salesman with him. James Hinkley leaves his “bluffing ability to Willie Shafer. Ethel Hoekstra takes flowers and all with her. Margaret I loopingarner leaves her giggles to Jane Rosenberg. Frances Kelley leaves I loward but it’s “hands off kids. Forrest Kesterke leaves his “fifteen volumes of wise cracks to Arthur Arncttc. Wilma Krug leaves that cheery smile to Mary Louise Stahl. Madelyn Lochinaw leaves her dancing ability to the Ilousam twins. Marian Dnrhinaw leaves chemistry with pleasure. Ilecn Maynard leaves her gum to anyone who wants it. Gordon Michael wills his chin whiskers to Burton Stover—also a couple of dull razor blades. Erland Murtaugh leaves his artistic ability to Shirley Hanson. DeAlton Pcrsonett leaves his mustache (???) to Bob Busse. Vera Porter doesn’t leave her army boy friend to anyone. Cleon Reitz leaves a “tavern in the town.” Bernice Reinhardt left her boy friend in Chicago but she hojK-s to return to him soon. Robert Sherwood leaves his shyness to Barny Night linger. Arline Shunkwiler leaves a few dozen pictures to be divided among a few dozen | eoplc. Lois Spaulding leaves her book on “How to Gain Weight to Vivian Porter. Paul Spaulding leaves his book on “How to be the Life of the Party in Ten Easy Lessons to Royal Porter. Mildred Staley leaves her gt od nature to Eleanor Botham. Evelyn Stover leaves two feet of excess height to Ileen Burgoyne. Annette Taylor leaves her dignity to Helen Boyle. Geraldine Thomas leaves her poetic ideas to Eldon Bunnell. Edith Tobias leaves her acting ability to anyone who wants it. Eleanor Wilson leaves her figure to Margaret Krug. Edith Zech leaves her curly hair to Wilda Olney. We do hereby appoint Mrs. Crittenden executrix of this our last will anti testament. In witness thereof, we do affix our seal this 26th day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Seven. Signed: Seniors of 1937 pnfjr seven tern