Chicago Christian High School - Violet and Maize Yearbook (Palos Heights, IL)

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tj fi if SENIOR LIFE Immense has been the preparation for usp Faithful and friendly the arms that have helped us. Senior life? Yes, that's my topic, but before I describe this phase of our school career, I must take you back to the days when we were freshmen. When we senior students were enrolled in the Chicago Christian High School in September, 1932, little did we know of the fine qualities that would- shine forth from our fellow classmates. Since our first entrance to these portals to the present time, we have constantly been in close contact with each other and have come to know and appreciate the qualities and per- sonalities of every scholar. During the four years we have also found out the true character and ability of the teaching staff and principal. Their patience and faithfulness have been shown at all times and we, as seniors, appreciate the interest they have manifested toward us. We have learned to take part in the social life of the school as well as to engage in academic studies. A thorough, well-balanced course was set before us, and we realize that the lessons which have seemed difficult, will follow us through life. ' Our first three years have been one great preparation for senior duties. l know the seniors feel responsible for the various positions given them and also appreciate the fact that the teachers trust that they will fulfill these duties. There are several important undertakings which are left to the seniors. They publish the school paper and the annual. This year the seniors have been quite active. They organized the student council and also performed excel- lently in the senior play, The Man From Nowhere. Among the social events of the year was the junior and senior banquet, which proved to be a huge success. In the past year leadership and cooperation were constantly stressed. We can say in all sincerity that we are loathe to bid adieu to the faculty: for you, teachers, have moulded our minds and character and prepared us to go onward. When we go forth from these walls which we love, may we ever remember you and your part in making us successful! Some of us will seek a higher education, some will engage in business, and others will stay home, but I know that wherever we go, we will be proud to say that we are alumnae of the Chicago Christian High School. And now adieu teachers, principal, and fellow students! Ieanette I-lasper ONWARD TO SUCCESS! 27

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4 X ,Hi 8,4 U fl fi Qi YT .J 1 N Q .I .1 M J .ff JJ dl fu!! .. - .. - ,.. ' .-4 - I -i 41' f. 4 I nl .t I. . iff: - I 9 . ,il - Q 1 1 Q- -J v ..,,. t s e 1 . l 26 - ' x' I t 4' 1 Q s J' 1 . I -1 ,. Annette Vander Meulen Nettie Three year comm. Nettie is of the extremely jolly type, and we all enjoy listening to her talk. Girl Reserves '32 '33 '34, Euphemia '35 '36, Basketball '34 '35, S.G.L. '35 '36. Aleda Vander Vaart Billy Did you ever hear Billy sing? You'd surely want to hear her again Girl Reserves '32 '33 '34, Euphemia '35 '36, Intramural Sports '36, A'Capella Choir '35 '36, 'Torchbearers '36, S.G.L. '35 '36, lack V Woude Firs, oral principles, secondly, qentlemanly c d 7 'rdly, executive ability-these char- oieriz ask. n in Iunior year. A'Capella Choir '35 'B n and About Chorus '36, Annual bus. mqr. '8, Senex '35, treas. '36, Mirror bus. mqr. '35 '36, Heavyweights mgr, '35 '36, Debating '34 35, Class Pres. '35 '36, Hall Guard '35 '36, Elimination oratorical contest '35, Student Coun- cil Treas. '35, Pres. '36, S.G.L. '35 '36, Chapel committee '34 '35, Intramural Sports '35 '36, MC Senior play '36. Icmet Vander Zee Ia net Three year comm. We know Ianet to be scout. Girl Reserves '32 '33 S.G.L. '35 '36. a fine pal and a good '34, Euphemia '34 '35 '36, Winnifred Van Kuiken Winnie We know her by he ired's always ready to Girl Reserves '32 '33 In and About Chorus r pleasant smile. Winni- chat awhile. '34, Euphemia '34 '35 '36, '34 '36, A'Capella Choir '33 '34 '35 '36, Acacia '35 '36, S.G.L. '35 '36. Theresa Van Vossen Theres Three year comm. Always is Theresa a source of mirth to her school mates. Girl Reserves '32 '33 '34, Euphemia '34 '35 '36, S.G.L. '35 '36. Theresa Venhuizen Therse Four year comm. Theresa is modest, although with her amiable personality and ability sons to be otherwise. she has legitimate rea- Girl Reserves '32 '33 '34, Euphemia '34 '35 '36, Annual staff typist '36, Dramatics '32 '33, S.G.L. '36, A'Capella Choir '33 '34 '35 '36, Ass't spons. Hobbi Hobbs '36. Katherine Wierenga Bobby Three year comm. A live-wire girl who ering. Girl Reserves '32 '33 is the fun at every gath- '34, Euphemia '35 '36, lass ofiic. treas. '33 '34, Basketball '34 '35 '36, S.G.L. '35 '36, Intramural Sports '35 '36. Lambert Wierenga Bert What'er he does, it's done with so much ease, we know it's natural for Lambert to please. A'Capella Choir '35 '36, Annual adv. mgr. '36, Orchestra '32 '33 '34 '35, Student Council '35, Vice Pres. '36, S.G.L. '35 '36, Intramural Sports '35 '36, Dorothy Zylstra Dot Four year comm. To Dorothy it's the thing you do and the smiles you wear that makes sunshine every- where. Girl Reserves '32 '33 '34, Euphemia '34 '35 '36, S.G.L. '35 '36, Intramural Sports '35 '36, Maynard Zwart Meno Three year comm. One of the most peppy, fun-loving lads that ever roamed C.C.H.S. halls.

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. ,- ,.,,.- ,....-.,,'-,fs ,W --.-Q.. .V AIR CASTLES I built a castle in the air, It fell to earthy I knew not where. A castle-at the mere mention of the word, a vision rises before us of the beautiful old castle of long ago, with its graceful flanking towers, fanciful staircases and fair princesses. A romantic thought, indeed! . Well then, you say, what is an air castle? They are the fondest dreams, tenderest aspirations, and amorous hopes of the human heart, woven together in- the great vague hope that some day they may become a part of our reality. We all have our day dreams. Youth in all its glory must build its castles. They belong to them. They are a part of them. Do not we all dream of, maybe, some day falling into possession of some rich inheritance or perhaps finding our name written in the hall of fame. And, who does not, within his innermost self, hope some day of meeting that handsome lover, brave and bolcl. What a great source of joy and happiness flows from the joyful anticipation of these vagaries: and yet, how sad and bitter the disappointment--sometimes-when we see them vanish from our vision. How often are our dreams not vain and selfish, and when they fail, we turn with sinking of heart-from these prostrated masses-and wonder why. Dreams based on things unsubstantial, castles biiilt on the pleasures of the world, hopes founded on abstract foundations can- not endure. Our foolish young hearts grow frigid within us, and we turn in pain and remorse-when they come crashing in torrential downpour at our Set. Let us build our castles on truly noble purposes establishing them on possi- bilities, not improbabilities. Let us build them really beautiful with Christ as our foundation and not the world or our own vain imaginary visions. When we build our castles upon the rock, they will be concrete and the storms of life' will not sway them. And now, at this, the dawning of our lives, let us strive' earnestly and prayer- fully to build this castle. Then, and only then, will our dreams become realities and our castles stand firm forever. y ll I built a castle in the air, It stood firm: God was there. Betty Beezhold, Prize Essay 28