Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

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 svllb JJljjh 5c|v o!| history of the 0lass of ’23 S THE Senior year is rapidly drawing to a close, and each one is about to launch his boat on life’s stream, our thoughts dwell on those happy days nearly over. One nice morning in September, 1919, thirty-three, insignificant, little Freshmen climbed the stairs for the first time to enter upon that school life they had heard so much about. Were we scared? Just ask us how we liked to go past the upper classmen to the encyclopedia. How like great oaks, which keep the sunshine from the acorn, were the Seniors to us. We finally overcame our scared feeling, for the Seniors let us use the drinking fountain and the hooks without much complaint. Having overcome these difficulties, we organized our class and entered into the school activities with a great deal of pep. Some of our girls joined the Hot Lunch Club, others organized the Ta Ta Pouchon Camp Fire, and quite a few of our members joined the orchestra. We were also interested in athletics although not many took part, we helped support them by paying our dues. In the track we contributed some good material. There were also a good many social events such as Freshman Reception and Girls’ Gym Party. Our first class event was a marshmallow roast, where the boys received their initiation. We also had some other parties, the most notable being the sleig’h-ride party and St. Patrick or Leap Year Party which was held at the school. Our last event of the year was a picnic at Wolf Lake. Our next year, v.e were nearly as strong in number as when Freshmen. There were thirty members We now took it upon ourselves to give the Freshmen the same treatment as we had received the year before. But this soon wore off for we became too much involved in the mysteries of Geometry and the Wars of Caesar to bother with such insignificant things. We in- dulged in the usual round of parties. Our class also showed their true spirit and cooperation by raising more money in the Armenian fund than any other class. When the orchestra was reorganized ten of our members joined and we boasted of members on basketball, baseball and track teams. This year, v e gained possession of the cup in the track meet with Ravenna and Hudsonville, for first time after seeing Ravenna run off with it the year be- fore. Cur class picnic was-held at Wolf Lake, as usual. We were forty-three strong at the beginning of our Junior year after be- ing reenforced by members from Aller.dale, Nunica. and elsewhere. We were now upper classmen with only one more step up the ladder to that highly honora-ble place occupied by Seniors. What a joyous year we spent, for along with our studies there was much time for pleasure. As usual we had our annual Freshman Reception and v.e journeyed to the homes of Richard Conrad and Walter Omlor for social times. Then the Junior and Sophomore girls gave a Gym Party and how queer the girls appeared in their funny Page Twenty-two

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to succeed. These characteristics must develop and become stronger by overcoming all difficulties. It will, indeed, be difficult and requires Help from above. Still, we may be assured, that with determination and a cheerful out- look we will surely succeed in the end. We are all aware of the fact that it is going to be difficult. It has been suggested and spoken of at nearly every occasion. As we are about to go into the world, leaving our many friends and much that is dear to us behind, we are going to remember that Life contains but a Single Standard as shown to us by Edgar A. Guest:— There are a thousand ways to cheat and a thousand ways to sin; There are ways uncounted to lose the game, but there’s only one way to win; And whether you live by the sweat of your brow or in luxury’s garb you’re dressed, You shall stand at last, when your race is run, to be judged by the single test. Some men lie by the things they make; seme lie in the deeds they do; And some play false for a woman’s love, and some for a cheer or two; Some rise to fame by the force of sk'll, or great by the might of power, Then wreck the temple they toiled to build, in a single, shameful hour. The follies outnumber the virtues good; sin lures in a thousand ways; But slow is the growth of man’s character and patience must mark his days; For only those victories shall count, w-hen the work of life is done, Which bear the stamp of an honest man, and by courage and faith were wron. There are a thousand ways to fail, but only one way to win! Sham cannot cover the wrong ycu do nor wash out a single sin, And never shall victory come to you, whatever of skill you do Save you’ve done your best in the work of life and unto your best were true. JEWEL LIEFFERS. TPage Twenty-on6

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jrtfp||fgf|§ j-jgfh costumes. A Junior Social was held for the purpose of raising money to give the Seniors a banquet. Athletics, as in both years before, were enjoyed by some of our classmates. We again won the cup in the track meet. As in previous years cur class picnic v. as held at Wolf Lake.. Our Senior year, to which we looked forward with so much pleasure, has come, but we find not so much happiness in being Seniors, for we know that our days at C’ville are nearly over. The Freshman Reception was the first event of the school year and what a sight the great number of Freshmen made rolling peanuts across the floor. Our first and only class party of the year was a barn party at Balcom’s. Other pleasures of the year were the singing in the morning and the pleasure of remaining after school for one hour if or.ce we whispered. Our Annual Staff was chosen and much hard work and time has been spent in making this annual a success. Something new “A Spring Party” was started by Mr. Rens. What fun we had there! Never before did we realize that we had among us such notable whistlers. Athletics as usual were enjoyed. Basketball is over and baseball and track practice have begun. This year’s track meet with Ravenna decides whether we keep the cup or not. Are we? We sure are if possible for this will be the last thing that the class of twenty-three can do for the honor of the school Our school days are swiftly drawing to a close and the last things v e will enjoy as a class will be our class play, commencement and picnic. But whatever the future holds for us, if all the dreamed of joys are ours, and no dark clouds settle upon us, the new life we shall begin can never equal in enjoyment, the happy days we have spent in C’ville High. ESTHER STREETER, ’23. Page Twenty-three