Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

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$ fj30per|vfti f-jijrfo ichaol 22 If Francis Garter, bequeath my agreeable nature and poetic aspirations to next years Freshman class, that their High School course may be a delight and pleasure to them. I, Celia Ginsburg, having meditated much over this, bequeath unto Walter Omlor and Harold Van Doom my position as orchestra director, hoping that they will make a success of it. We, Delia Fynewever and Alverna Baker, grant our wide knowledge of cooking, gained in the Hot Lunch Club, to all future cooks of said club. I, Lillie Frost, bequeath my sunny smiles to John Johnson, that he may thereby win the favor of the teachers. We, Merlin and Clyde Pryer, bequeath our extensive knowledge of English and French to Herman Laug and Walter Dietz, that they may be a great pleasure to our most beloved teacher, Miss De Pree, as we have been in the past. I, Florence Hoban, having gained renown through it, bequeath my red hair; and I, Grant Treloar, as a soldierly duty, wish to bequeath the blue of my trueness as a Scout; and we request a Junior, Josephine Weaver, to contribute her snowy locks to the School Board as an appropriation for a new flag. We, Janet Fynewever and Marie Welling, the Physic sharks, bequeath our wide understanding of said subject to next year’s Physics class, that they may succeed as well as we did. I, Martha Maebius, bequeath my high standing among the boys to Beatrice Bolhuis, and I speak for Hester Busman, universally known for her wisdom, who wishes to give her a bit of advice—it is best to have only one beau at a time. Take her advice Beatrice, because she knows. I, Gertrude Whitman, bequeath my whistle to Gayle Grieve, to be used on the Methodist Church corners, that “Doc” will not have to walk to school alone next year, providing you do not speak to him. , I, Emma Lake, bequeath my Civics book, which is just as good as new, to Mr. Kempers for further reference and as a token of easily gotten lessons. I, Anna Marie Mohrhardt, with the greatest respect, grant unto the Civics class the sole right and privilege to answer all of Mr. Kempers’ questions that I have been unable to answer. I, Dorothy Albrecht, bequeath my sweet and quiet nature to Lyle Hanchett. I, Erma Warren, bequeath my innumerable virtues, including my expressive way of singing, to my worthy successor, Edna Balcom. , We, the Class of ’22, hereby appoint our faithful counsellor, Mr. John Kempers, executor of this, our last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, we hereby set our hand and seal. Class of ’22. BARNERD LUBEN. Page Twenty-three

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j| pjopettvllle School “22 Class Will KNOW all peoples by these gifts, that we, the Graduating Class of ’22, of the renowned High School of Coopersville, the Metropolis of Michigan, being of great wisdom and of a sound mind and memory (though seme doubt it), hereby make and publish this official document, in the following manner, our final Will and Testament: To our most worthy successors, the Juniors, we grant the privileges acquired by us as Seniors, namely, the right to take your seats just as the gong strikes, to take more than one step at a time in travelling the stairs, and to talk aloud when going to and from classes—rights greatly to be appreciated. To the Faculty, who have patiently engineered our intellectual machinery and carefully and constantly supplied the fuel of knowledge, and for the financial assistance given, we wish to bequeath our inexpressible thanks and best wishes. I, Henry Langland, bequeath my domineering voice to the vocally weak Sopho- mores. I, Alice Seekman, bequeath all my pep and enthusiasm to Harold Stephens, thus hoping to enliven his unusually quiet disposition. I, Curtis Taylor, bequeath my obedient and submissive pompadour to Kenneth Flagel, that he may thereby conquer his contrary and stubborn hair. I, Herbert Schillinger, do grant all my knowledge of and my earnest desire for chemistry to Eleanor Stephens, knowing that, with this help, she will be more successful in a second attempt to master it; and, being generously inclined, do bequeath my manly stride to any Freshman who would become as great as I. I, Beatrice Preston, bequeath my charming ways and effectual means of winning men’s hearts to the government of the United States for the benefit of the Ways and Means Committee in reducing the war debt. I, Elmer Lee, bequeath my athletic successes to Robert Koning, that he may be the star player of the Class of ’24. I, Robert Russell, bequeath my artistic talents and drawing abilities to the Fresh- men for drawing better marks in their Sophomore year, which will also be a great aid to them in their Geometry course. I, William Lieffers, do grant all the rebukes of the teachers and the twenty minutes after school to Bennie Gunneman, presenting this to the one who needs it more than I do. I, Kenneth Garter, do grant unto Naomi Busman the full right of imitating my comical laugh, which I know she will enjoy very much. I, John Harmsen, bequeath my fine use of the English language and oratorical talents to Dorothy Lake. I, Alice Van Allsburg, give unto Mildred Gordon my honored position as forward on the basket-ball team, knowing that I will have a worthy successor. Page Tweni -tw

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Prophecy Scene—Passenger Train A girl sitting alone reading when a former schoolmate comes in and sits down beside her. A.—Well, if it isn’t Lillie Frost! What have you been doing all these years since you graduated? L.—I have been working in a clothing store in New York for several years and have just returned from Paris, bringing back the newest styles. And what have you been doing? A.—Oh, I am manager of the “Baker” millinery shops and have branch stores in several cities. I am now on my way to hear the latest opera sung by Erma Warren, who is said to be a rival of the nightingale. L.—I always thought she would become famous, as she had a wonderful voice when in school. When in Paris last week I went into a manicuring shop, and who do you think I saw? Delia and Jeannette Fynewever. Jeannette was busy dressing a fashionable society lady’s hair, and Delia manicured my nails. They certainly are well off. A.—Money reminds me of my special customer, Mrs. Ford, who, with her maid, Alice Seekman, came in to buy a hat last week. Alice has changed much in the past years. While in Detroit I heard a lecture by Herbert Schillinger, who is running for Senator. He has gained the favor of the women by advocating short skirts. L.—Did you know that Hester is a private secretary for Curtis Taylor, who is now President of M. A. C.? But what ever became of Gert Whitman? A.—I saw her in the new theater at Dennison. She was the leading chorus girl, and Kenneth Garter was the leader of the famous “Garter” orchestra. While in Den- nison, I took a drive into the country and visited the noted poultry farm owned by William Lieffers. You remember he was always fond of “chickens.” L.—That reminds me. I read an article about a wonderful operation performed by Dr. Henry Langland and his chief nurse, Beatrice Preston, on Florence Hoban, who has been matron of a home. A.—Langland a doctor? Well! Who do you suppose came to my store in Detroit to buy a hat for his wife? Well, you could never guess. It was John Harmsen, who is now a farmer near Allendale. Have you seen Celia Ginsburg? Last time I saw her she was playing in a five and ten cent store in Grand Rapids. L.—Yes, she has been studying in Europe for several years and has gained quite a reputation. During my last stay in Paris I visited an art studio and there I saw a splendid oil painting by Robert Russell. He had been cartoonist for the Conklin paper for a number of years. A.—I always thought Bob would become famous. But who would have thought that Alice Van would be the daring aviatrix that she is. I have heard several say that she is even better than Ruth Law. Did you notice the writeup in the Chicago Tribune about Elmer Lee’s new system of high school mathematics? L.—No, but that reminds me—in my trunk I have a magazine edited by Clyde Page Twenty-four