Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1926 volume:

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We make beautiful colored photos and we make you look like you want to look. 16 Monroe Ave. Grand Rapids, Mich. 1926 JjioperjvHle High School To Mr. Roosenraad, our class advisor, in recognition of his admirable class leadership and in appreciation for the aid tendered us, we, the class of 1926, gratefully dedicate “The Rodeo” 6 rrinp yjjk rjwh v jUli' 19 6 A nnu al Stafi: First Row: Orlo Maycroft, Editor-in-Chief; Mildred Omlor, Assistant Editor; Mr. Roosenraad, Class Advisor; Elga Laubengayer, Literary Editor; John Hinken, Business Manager. Second Row: Myrtle Braximaier, Snapshot F.ditor; Alice Gordon, Joke Editor; Har- riet Lubben, Alumni Editor; Verlan Hudson, Art Editor. Third Row: Edward Braamse, Boy’s Athletic F'ditor; Margaret Walcott, Girl’s Ath- letic Editor; Mildred Anderson, Picture F'ditor; Elizabeth Kingsley, Social Editor; Victor Stegenga, Circulation and Assistant Business Manager. 7 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiN 1926 1 c a 0 jpe iy i! m ■|igh Jshya! ■ inn Table of Contents Dedication .......... Rodeo Staff ......... Faculty ............. Senior .............. Valedictory ......... Salutatory .......... Class History ....... Class Will .......... Class Prophecy ...... Class Election ...... Senior Conservatory Juniors ............. Sophomores .......... Freshmen ............ Literary, Society, etc. Athletics ........... Alumni .............. Jokes ............... Ads ................. Calendar ............ . 6 . 7 . 9 .13 .24 .26 .27 .30 .32 .31 .35 .37 .41 .45 .49 .55 .67 .71 .77 .79 8 9 1926 10 roap vjlla Sc”0il iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin 1926 ELWYN DELL Science Western State Normal JANET BOUMA, A. B. English Hope College JANET ALBERS, A. B. Latin, English Hope College W. A. CONRAD, Superintendent Algebra, Geometry Ferris Institute Western State Normal CHRISTIAN H. ROOSENRAAD, A. B. Principal History, Mcthematics Hope College DORIS YOUNT Commercial Western State Normal CARMEL A. HAYES, Ph. B. History, English, Economics University of Chicago MRS. ARNETT Music Western State Normal 11 12 EDWARD BRAAMSE, “Archie” “On their own merits modest men are dumb.” Football 3, 4, Captain; Basket Ball 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3. MILDRED ANDERSON, “Pussy” “She is faithful in all she does.” Entered from Caledonia 1; A. A. 3, 4; Basket Ball 3, 4; Girls’ Club 4; G. A. C. 4; Photo Ed. of “Rodeo” 4. CORAL BARRET, “Corallie” “And mistress of herself tho’ China fall.” Entered from R. H. S. 2; Girl’s Club 4. RUTH BLISS “Of a kind and gentle disposition.” Hot Lunch 2; Girls’ Club 4; A. A. 2, 3. 14 ARTHUR COOK, “Art” “A jolly good fellow.” “The Dust of the Earth” 3; Vice Presi- dent 3; Joke Editor ‘Hy-Lyts” 4; Senior Play 5. IRENE BOLTHUIS, “Ike” A winning way, a friendly smile In all a girl who is quite worth while.” Hot Lunch 1; Entered from Hope Prep. 2; Girls’ Club 4. DORIS ROND “A winning way, a pleasant smile.” Entered from Nunica 3; A. A. 3, 4; Girls’ Club 4; Senior Play; G. A. C. 4; Com- mercial Contest 4. MYRTLE BRAXMAIER “Brocky” “Dancing, dancing, still I cry, Dancing, dancing, till I die.” Camp Fire 1, 2; C. F. Play 1; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4; Junior Play; Girls’ Club 4; H. S. Observer Staff 3, 4; Snap Shot Ed. of Rodeo 4. 15 HARRY ELEN BAAS, “Duke” A youth there was of quiet ways.' Basket Ball 3, 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY EASTON O the Muse of Music listened when her fingers touched the keys.” Glee Club 4; Girls’ Club 4; A. A. 4. MILDRED RUTH FLAGEL A glad school girl, full of sweet smiles for everyone.” tamp I-ire 1, 2; H. S. Observer Staff 4; Glee Club 4; C. F. Play 1; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetto 4; Valedictorian. ALICE GORDON “Better to laugh than to be sighing.” Entered from N. H. S. 3; Junior Play; Sen- ior Play; Girls’ Club 4; Glee Club 4; Treasurer of G. A. C. 4; A. A. 4; Track 3; ( lass Pres. 4; Joke Ed. of Rodeo.” 16 EDWARD JUBB, “Jubbie” “Tut, tut, my boy, The girls won’t hurt you.” Entered from Nunica 3; A. A. 3, 4. OLIVE HOEK Speech is great but silence is greater.” Entered from A. H. S. 3; A. A. 4; Girls' Club 4. VERLAN HUDSON, “Hanz” “Kind and merry, true and wise.” Declamatory 3; Girls’ Club 4; H. S. Ob- server Staff 3, 4; Junior Play; Art Ed. “Rodeo”; A. R. 3, 4. ELIZABETH KINGSLEY “A merry heart hath she.” Hot Lunch; Junior Play; Society Ed. of “Rodeo”; Girls’ Club 4; Glee Club 4; Operetta; H. S. Observer Staff 3, 4; Commercial Contest 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3. 17 ORLO MAYCROFT, “Kid” “Wicked brown eyes are dangerous things, Often keep us from sprouting wings.” Debating 2; Football 3, 4; Basket Ball 4; Track 1, 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Declama- tion 4; Vice Pres. R. A. 4 General Mgr. Junior Play; Senior Play; Editor-in- Chief of “Rodeo”; Giftatory. ELGA LAUBENGAYER, “Lobby” “She’s a circle never ending Her talk goes on forever.” Camp Fire 1, 2; C. F. Play 1; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Band 3; Sec.-Treas. Class 2; Class Pres. 3; Vice-Pres. 4; H. S. Observer Staff 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Girls’ Club 4; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 4; Basket Ball Mgr. 4; Tennis Mgr. 4; Lit. Ed. “Rod- eo”; Salutatoriam LILLIAN LAWTON “The mildest manner and the gentlest heart.” Camp Fire 1, 2; Girls’ Club; A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 4. FANNIE LEGGET “Fritz” “A merry heart maketh a cheerful counte- nance.” Orchestra 3; H. S. Observer Staff 3, 4; Girls’ Club 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. 18 WALLING MUNGER “Shep” He’s not as bashful as he looks.” A. A. 2, 3, 4: Senior Play. HAZEL LILLIE, “Haze” “Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.” A. A. 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 4; Girls’ Club 4; Basket Ball 3, 4. HARRIETT LUBBEN, “Happy” “Happy am I, from care I’m free, Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Camp Fire 2, 3; Hot Lunch 1,2; Orchestra 4, 5; H. S. Observer Staff 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; C. F. Play 2; Girls’ Club 5; Glee Club 5; Operetta 5; Alumni Ed. of “Rodeo.” JENNETTE MARIS “A maid with a will of her own.” Entered from Union High 3; Declamation 3, 4; Oratorical Contest 3; H. S. Ob- server Staff 3, 4; Pres. Girls’ Club 4; Class Poet. 19 FRANK SINKPIEL, “Sinky” “Radio is his middle name.” A. A. 2, 3, 4. IRENE MOSHER “A merry heart, an honest, sober mind.” A. A. 1; Camp Fire 2; C. F. Play 2; Girls’ Club 5. MILDRED OMLOR “There’s no such word as fail.” A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Ed. H. S. Observer 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 3; Class Secretary 4; Basket Ball 4; G. A. C. 4; Girls’ Club 4; Ass’t. F.d. “Rodeo”; Class Historian. TILLIE POST “There’s no loss in being small Great bulks but dwell in dross.” Entered from Conklin 2; Junior Play; Track 3; Girls’ Club 4; A. A. 2, 3, 4. 20 ROALF SLATER, “Ben” “Strange to the world he wore a bashful look.” Entered from Nunica 3; Football 3, 4; Bas- ket Ball 4; B. B. Captain 4; Track 3; Senior Play; A. A. 3, 4. HARRIETT REED, “Reedie” “Of all sad things of tongue or pen The saddest are ‘Be in at ten.’ ” Class Treasurer 1; Camp Fire 1, 2; Basket Ball 2; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; H. S. Observer Staff 3, 4; Girls’ Club 4; Glee Club 4; C. F. Play 1; Operetta 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Class Will. IRENE SCHIPPER, “Skip” “A maid of quiet ways was she.” Camp Fire 1, 2; Girls’ Club 4; Glee Club 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Contest; C. F. Play 1; Operetta 4. JUNE THOMPSON “Did you ever see a pretty little girl Who was not willing to flirt just a little?” Orchestra 1, 3, 4, 5; Girls’ Club 3; Glee Club 5; Junior Play; Camp Fire 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Operetta 5; C. F. Play 2. -At 21 VICTOR STEGENGA “Rev.” “I don’t believe in being serious.” A. A. 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Circulation Mgr. “Rodeo.” M ARGARKT WALCOTT “The way to have a friend is to be one.” Hot Lunch 1. 2; Camp Fire 1, 2; Declama- tory 3, 4; Basket Ball 3, 4; Pres. G. A. C. 4; H. S. Observer Staff 4; Girls’ Club 4: A. A. 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic F.d. “Rodeo”; Senior Play; Class Prophet; Commercial Contest. JOHN HINKEN “Hub” “In athletic sports he doth excel And since the mark he hits so well His aim in life—ah who can tell?” Class Pres. 1; Class Treasurer 5; Junior Play; Football 4, 5; Basket Ball 3, 4, 5; Basket Ball Mgr. 4, 5; Baseball 2; Track 4; Business Mgr. “Rodeo”. Honor Roll Mildred Flagel .......................................97.250 Elga Latibengayer ....................................97.107 Mildred Omlor ........................................96.000 Margaret Walcott .....................................95.966 Harriett Reed ........................................95.035 Mildred Anderson .....................................92.892 Orlo Maycroft ........................................92.777 Alice Gordon ........................................ 92.413 Fannie Leggett ................................... 91.846 Jennette Maris .......................................91.735 22 Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll fpiip rsvllh jpjijgh Class Poem Banish'from Life’s glad Yesterday, Exiled from C. H. S., We stand alone, in Life’s To-day, Not daring to express Our longing for Life’s Yesterday, For dear old C. H. S., Where, by combining work and play. We found much happiness. Attacked by fear and hopelessness, Harrassed by black despair, We stand alone, in Life’s To-day, Able no more to bear; Memory glides with easy grace Into Life’s To-day, And bids us all to quickly trace Our paths through Yesterday. We think of life at C. H. S. Filled with study and fun, We feel the thrill of happiness Which followed work well done; We think how often Life’s To-day Has been our only guide Giving joy in Life's Yesterday, By thrilling us with pride. Memory glided with easy grace Into Life's To-day, ith skill and ease, she does efface Longings for Yesterday. She makes us feel that Life’s To-day Is not a desert vast, But the highway leading away To a morrow coming fast. Thinking of Life’s glad Yesterday Filled with studv and fun, Rejoicing that in Life’s To-day Much work is to be done. Determined when Tomorrow dawns, To have achieved success, Ecstatically we'll sing a song, To Life, and C. H. S. J. M. 23 1926 I1926 jpcrjvilla High School iiiiiiiiiiiiti'iiii!iiiiiiiiiiiii;iiitn Valedictory yS?]Q-NITE, classmates, is the last time we come together as a class. We have at last reached the pinnacle of our hopes and desires—Commence- ment and graduation. Because of the many and great sacrifices, the support, and the unwavering patience of our parents and teachers, we have attained that longed-for goal, that first milestone in our lives. It is they who have helped us through some of the most trying and dilficult hours of our High School life. They are the ones who have rejoiced with us when we have succeeded in performing a task well, who have sorrowed with us in our troubles, and comforted our grievances. The debt we owe to them is one of those debts which can never be paid in gold or silver, but only bv our greatest expressions of gratitude and thanksgiving. 1 hose little thoughttul, unremembered acts of kindness and good-will are the things which have counted most with us. Xow, however, the time has come to say “farewell' . Although this is one of the most joyous days of our lives there is one bitter drop in our cup of happiness. We cannot leave dear old C. H. S. without a certain feeling of sorrow and regret. The Class of ’26 has spent many happy and carefree days together, but now we are about to enter the storm-tossed sea of life with its infinite trials and stupendous tasks leaving behind the clear placid days of our High School life. Our Senior year is now over; our days of work and fun have ended. But leaving High School and ending one period of our life we start another—a far largei and more important one. Our hopes of success are high—those tender buds of hope—to-morrow’s full-blown blossoms, which will carry us far along in our struggle with adversity and misfortune. We all know that a will to work brings the power to achieve, so let us struggle ever onward and upward, overcoming with determination the many obstacles that block the hard road to success. By success fame and glory are not necessarily meant. In order to succeed it is not necessary that one be a genius, for “he who ascends to mountain-tops often finds the loftiest peaks wrapped in clouds and snow.” The isolation of genius is the only rew ard for the toils wrhich are necessary to gain the summits. But let us remember that fame is not set off to the world in the glittering gold and silver leaf used to increase the bril- liance of gems, nor does it lie in broad rumor or the opinions of a few, but fame is the natural reward each one receives for a deed wrell done for which he will sometime be paid in full. Most of us will never be famous, but we can all contribute to the happi- ness of the world; we can be unselfish and live not alone for ourselves but 24 IjDoparj'ville j-Jigh 5c§|t| iiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil 1926 liimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim for others as well; we can do our part and do it well; famous or not, we can fill life with worthy deeds, deeds that are truly achievements. Thus may the class of '2d gain true success so that it will always he said of them, “They served well—they always did their best.” As we go out into the world, leaving our schoolmates and friends behind let each of us remember the following verses of Longfellow: “Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footsteps on the sand of time. “Footsteps, that perhaps another, Sailing o’er life’s solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecker brother. Seeing, shall take heart again. “Let us, then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate, Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait.” —M. R. F. 25 fiiminmmtMiimMiwimu 19 6 fp U p 2 V j jj }jj j) y j J iJ £j iniiiiiiiiiiiiiini 111111111111111111� Salutatory by the wind. For years we have looked forward to this event. Now that it is upon us and swiftly passing, we realize with a pang what it means. Although it is the close of our happy school days it is but the beginning of our broader life. These years, passed in close friendships, jolly times, and study, have prepared us for the life ahead of us. They have been our char- acter-forming years. They have heralded the birth of dreams, ideals. hen, as small children, the doors of knowledge were first opened to us, we found that we knew nothing. However, as time advanced, we decided that we knew a great deal. Our ideas have changed considerably by this time and we realize how really little we do know. When we first entered school, how little did we realize that: “All the world’s a stage And all the men and women merely players. And each man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.” How few of these stages have we lived and how many yet lie before us. Our parents, teachers, friends have lovingly guided us this far, and now the future is in our own hands to do with as we will. We know from our small contest with life and the experiences of others that the difficulities in our path will be great and the obstacles many, we also know that life holds out to each of us a far greater measure of success and happiness than we anticipate, if we give always the best there is in us. It pays to aim high, to set our ideals beyond our grasp for as Tennyson said, “A man’s reach should exceed his grasp or what’s a heaven for?” May we always dream dreams and strive to carry them out. E. L. © OXIGHT as we stand on one of the pinacles of our desires, it is hard to realize that it is the end of our school life together. After tonight we shall be scattered by the storms of life as are the sands of the seashore 26 luiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiin 1926 History of the Class of 1926 With unmitigated and zealous labor for the past four years we, who have now attained the topmost pinnacle of our high school career, have diligently perused the musty chronicles of scores of works of history which, even to us now, are becoming a vague memory. With other lands and peoples these annals were primarily concerned; peoples with whom we had no near and kindred associations. Indeed then it is no more than fittingly proper that we should leave be- hind us a brief synopsis of our sojourn at Coopersville High School, that our achivements may blend with those of other classes into the one great history of the school which will cast a halo of glory around the principal character, our Alma Mater. It is then with a feeling of anticipation that we gaze into the misty and perhaps somewhat dim past to record our first adventures of high school life. It was a beginning. A new vista had unfolded before us, bridging the future years. As first year students we bore the appelation of Freshmen, which tended to place us in an inferior position in the eyes of the upper classmen. Yet the members of the class of ’26, fifty-eight in number and enjoying the reputation of being the largest class since the school’s existence were not playing tiie precedented role, for we, even at the Freshmen reception displayed our mettle and it soon became apparent that we were an altogether different class. Several enjoyable parties and the picnic at W olf Lake comprised the first chapter of our higher education. Turning the pages of our book forward we find this same group, although having lost fifteen members, resuming their school life once more. Besides our regular curriculum of study we reveled in a diversified year of parties, athletics, and a general good time. In basketball, baseball, and track we placed participants, each earning merit for class and school as well. Having duly tormented the Freshmen, delved into the mysteries of new and unknown sciences, and established for ourselves a reputation respected by all classes, we brought our Sophomore year to a finish, with a rousing picnic at the rendevous of the school’s picnic grounds. Two years had come and gone on the fleet wings of Time and before we had scarcely realized it we were Juniors. In name, in class accomplishments, and in fact we were Juniors and a more eager group you could never desire. Was it not we who innovated the Junior Carnival, 1 he t at s Meow, gi en in October for the benefit of the .Athletic Association? 1 he first part of this nature proved to be a tremendous success, netting a fine sum for Athletics. 27 iiiiiiniimniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiimniminiiiiiHiiiiiittii While vve were regaling in social activities, a number of our students were turning their attention to declamation and oration. Margaret Walcott, Jen- nette Maris, and Verlan Hudson were on the declamatory team competing with Ravenna, and Jennette Maris represented the school in the district Oratorical meet. In the Spring the dramatic season opened, the Juniors presenting the “Hoodoo” on March twenty-six and twenty-seven. Our tal- ented cast easily scored a great success, playing to a full house both evenings. Finding our year drawing to a close we made preparations for the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. Under the management of our competent advisor, Miss Mann, the banquet, unique in its style, was given in June and was easily the social drawing card of the Spring term. Desiring to change our usual picnicking grounds we decided to journey to Mona Lake, where a jolly good time was had by everyone who attended the gathering. With mirth and pleasure each year we saw our high school life passing swiftly on like the speeding meteors in the star illumined heavens. Slowly and ponderously the massive pendulum of Father Time’s endless masterpiece tolled the seconds and minutes of our pleasant days. Before we were scarcely aware of it we had mounted the final steps and now on the topmost one we are resting. We are Seniors. From Freshmen to Seniors we have travelled and now with thirty-five members we are taking a final farewell from our home where for four years we have mixed sorrow with gladness. Our Senior year has been a most enjoyable one, although we were engaged with numer- ous activities attending our last year at high school. Early in the fall we elected Alice Gordon for president, and the other class officers were Elga Laubengayer, vice-president; Mildred Omlor, secretary, and John Hinken, treasurer. With Mr. Roosenraad as our class advisor we were prepared for a Senior year that would ever be a memory to us. A weenie roast at Grand Haven in October marked the beginning of our social regalement. Later in the year we were the guests of Mildred Anderson and Mildred Ruth Flagel at a Progessive party. Certainly at no other evening’s entertainment did we have such a good time. The work on our annual commenced in January and from then on we were very busy. “The Rodeo,” published in May as the first annual having the permanent name from our high school was termed as the best ever published from Coopersville. At a class meeting we selected wine red and white for our colors, American Beauty for our flower, and “Row- ing, Not Drifting,” for our motto. Our Class Play, “When a Feller Needs a Friend,” was given in May and as an amateur production was certainly a brilliant success, drawing record attendance each evening of its presentation. The Junior-Senior Banquet was given in true Junior style as a farewell to the Senior class. With the first farewell given us we saw our Senior year, our final year of high school passing away. It was the end of the beginning. For us, the timepiece had ceased its labor and our history is finished. With our 28 iiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii raoperjville High Schoati we Commencement Day we depart forever from high school life at Coopersville. 'e have added a final sentence to those records of the four years in which we have each tried to do our best. The years will speed by, and we, soon finding our particular line of business will wander “farther from the shore where life’s young fountain gleams.” Yet let us never forget the scenes of our high school life and in the future give a thought to those shining days when “life was new and all was bright with morning dew.” It is then with a last thought to those days that T close the history of the graduating class of nineteen hundred and twenty-six and in closing, I quote our well known poet, Oliver Wendell Holmes, who in a class poem gave his final farewell. “A health to our future, a sigh for our past We love, we remember, we hope to the last; Time waits not for us and we wait not for you, The class of ’26 has spoken, Adieu.” M. M. O. ’26. 29 tn:iiiii!iiiiii!!ti.!iiiiiimiiii!!iii 1t!llllllll!||lllllllll!tl|lll!li;illlll 19 6 rpnp AV) ]i j-Jjoh v jjuu Class Will To all those concerned, he it known that we, the members of the Senior Class of 192( , after having completed our four years of toilsome study (?) sprinkled here and there with mirth and fun, and having proved ourselves to he of sound mind and body, have reached the first milestone of life. This being the last will and testament of the above aforementioned class graduating from Coopersville High School, County of Ottawa, State of Michigan, United States of America, we do all agree to dispose of our rights and possessions as follows: To the faculty, we leave behind the memories of what we have been and what we might have been. To the undergraduates, we bequeath our keen wit and profound knowledge which has been acquired by much study. We make the following bequests of our personal possessions providing they will be used to advantage: I, Edward Braamse, bequeath my bashful disposition to Vivian Schiedel. I, Mildred Anderson, bequeath my seat located in the back of the room far from the teachers all-seeing eyes to Richard Reed. I, Coral Barret, bequeath my daring ways to William Laug hoping that from henceforth he will be not only seen but also heard. I, Ruth Bliss, bequeath my studious nature to Maynard Lubben. I am sure that this, combined with his great mental ability, will secure him a high place in the world. I, Arthur took, bequeath my beautiful wavy hair to Neva Gleason to complete her boyish bob. I, Doris Bond, bequeath my winsome wiles to Katherine Tenelshof. I, Irene Bolhuis, bequeath my wealth of golden hair to Nettie Dyke. We, Myrtle Braxmaier and Harriett Reed, bequeath all of our unused (?) ex- cuses to Doris Preston and Nettie 1 hompson since we know that thev will need them next year. I, Harry Elenbaas, bequeath my rosy cheeks to the girls hoping that with this gift, they will become more economical. I, Mary Easton, bequeath my musical talent to Carrol Lubben with the hope that he will be a second Paderewski. I, Mildred Ruth Flagel, bequeath my enormous knowledge of Latin to Robert Sickles. I, Alice Gordon, bequeath my carefree ways to Ida Shillenger. May her school days be as happy as mine. I, Edward Jubb, bequeath my Ford to the Nunica bunch so that in the future they may come and go as they please. I, Olive Hoek, bequeath my excess height to Marian Hubbel. I, Orio Maycroft, bequeath my books (which are as good as new) to Edgar Dag- gett, providing he will promise to use them. I, Elga Laubengayer, bequeath my dependability to Clarence Braxmaier. May he profit thereof. I, Elizabeth Kingsley, bequeath my never-ceasing chatter to Eleanor Wolverton. We, Yerlan Hudson and Fannie Leggett, bequeath our close and harmonious friendship to Edna Haystead and Alice Marshal. I, Lillian Lawton, bequeath my giggles to Alberta Sietsema. 30 iiiii[iiiMiiiiiiiiiiiimiimii:ii!it iimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMitii I, Walling Munger, bequeath my baffling innocence to Noble Walcott. Fool ’em as I have, Noble! I, Hazel Lillie, bequeath my talent for playing basketball to Virginia Goodrich. May her success as guard be as outstanding as mine. I, Harriett Lubben, bequeath my jolly disposition to Henry Dykesterhouse. May it bring him no end of fun. I, Jennette Maris, bequeath to Ruth Downs the right to be noisy once in a while. Make good use of the privilege, Ruth. I, Irene Mosher, bequeath ‘That Certain Party” to any deserving Junior. I, Mildred Omlor, bequeath my dignity and stateliness to Harold McClain. I, Tillie Post, bequeath my “Art” to someone taller than I. I, Roalf Slater, bequeath my heavy beard to John Ayers to give him a more manly appearance. 1, Irene Schipper, bequeath my sweet smile to George Breen. I, Frank Sinkpiel, bequeath my gift of gab to the Freshmen. I hope that the teachers will appreciate my generosity. I, June Thompson, bequeath my special High School friendship to Juanita Wilham. I, Victor Stegenga, bequeath my art of bluffing the teachers to Bob Bliss. Be discreet, Bob! I, Margaret Walcott, bequeath my ability to talk rapidly to Edward Lee. I, John Hinken, bequeath my many love affairs to Harold Westover providing he will remain single for at least two years. IN WITNESS WHEREOF: We hereunto affix the signature of Father Time, who will aid us in reaching the goal for which we seek. H. R. jiapvtxvMlt |-jigh Schdajl 31 Rodeo Reviews Coopersville, Michigan May 17, 1940 Opera Singer Sues for Divorce Madam Arnett, noted opera singer, is suing for divorce, naming Miss Olive Hoek, husband’s private secretary as cor- respondent. Case will be tried before Judge Con- rad, June 1. Cook and Stegenga, the world fam- ous divorce lawyers are handling the case. Orlo Maycroft, America’s Poet Laureate, Builds Palatial Residence. He stated to our re- porter, Miss Houma, who interviewed him, that he had engaged F.lga Laub- engayer to do the interior decorating. Society Notes Irene Mosher, the not- ed composer, who wrote “I Couldn't Get To It,” and many other popular pieces, is visiting at her former home in Coopers- ville. Countess Zeigler, who before her recent mar- riage was Miss June Thompson, left Tuesday to join her husband in Africa. She stated that she expects to slay at least forty lions while there. Sporting News “Battling” (Walling) Mlinger knocked out the heavy weight champion in the third round. Scientific News FYank Sinkpeil, who has made some very in- teresting discoveries in the realm of radio, will broadcast his picture :very Wednesday evening from station P. U. N. K. Immediately following this Miss Harriett Reed will give a piano concert. Miss Janet Albers, man- ager of the Coopersville Girls’ Indoor Baseball Team, states that they will play in Canada some- time in the near future. “ ‘The Last Days of Pompeii.’ Wonder what he died of?” “Didn't you hear about it? It was some kind of an eruption.” Our journalist, Miss Mildred Omlor, has been granted a year’s leave of absence. During this time she will make a tour of the world. The Girls’ Club was entertained at the meet- ing held Wednesday at the Community Hall by Miss Alice Gordon, the World’s Champion Har- monica Player. Christian H. Roosen- raad has been placed in charge of the Girls’ Re- form School, located at Nunica. Verlan Hudson, succes- sor to Luther Burbank, has greatly improved a species of “ Bartlett ” pears. Mary Easton sailed on the Cordonia for Tokio where she will teach music to the Japanese school boys. Miss Doris Yount sail- ed the 15th for Europe, where she will travel ex- tensively. The Missionary So- ciety announces that they have selected Miss Coral Barrett to represent them in India. Mildred Flagel, teacher of Latin at Ravenna Uni- versity, discovers that the so-called “Cicero’s Ora- tions” were in reality written bv Ramses II. 32 Rodeo Reviews ADVERTISING SECTION Try Our Method Buy Your FANNIE LEGGETT REDUCE Will Demonstrate in FIVE DAYS! GRADUATION GIFTS HUDSON CARS at the at the Lubben POST “ART” LILLIE-ANDERSON and GARAGE Braxtnaier SHOP Every Night STOP at the BEAUTY SHOPPE WAYSIDE HOTEL Compliments of Hair Cutting John Hinken Shingles a Specialty Bell-hop HARRY ELENBAAS Doris Bond Will see that you Marcelling Recieve Chiropractor Irene Schipper Courteous Attention Manicuring Irene Bolhuis, Prop. Ruth Bliss Buy Your JUST OUT! ! ! EASTER EGGS BRAAMSE AND SLATER “My Trip to Paris” “The History of Chicago” and “My Travels Abroad” RABBITS Eye, Ear, Nose and By Carmel A. 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MARIS, Prop. 33 iiiminmniiiiiraiiiiiimmiiiiiGB 1926 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllll1 ™ file jjijrh Senior Class Klection Class Musician.........................................Mary Easton Class Whisperer....................................Jennette Maris Class Pest.................................Victor Stegenga Best All-round Girl.....................Elga Laubengayer P est All-round Boy....................................John Hinken Class Optimist........................................Irene Bolhuis Class Pessimist ............................Frank Sinkpiel Class Vamp................................June Thompson Class Shiek..........................................Roalt Slater Class Arguer........................................Harriet Reed Class Roughneck.........................Myrtle Braxmaier Class Baby Boy.......................................Edward Jubb Class Baby Girl........................Mildred Ruth Flagel Class Inseparables..Margaret Walcott and Edward Braamse Quietest Senior ............................Harry Elenbaas Most Talkative Senior...................Myrtle Braxmaier Class Cut-up...................................Alice Gordon Prettiest Girl.................................Doris Bond Handsomest Boy...............................Orlo Maycroft Class Wit..............................................Mice Gordon Class Bluffer..........................................John Hinken Class Dumbbell.......................................Edward Jubb Class Boy Athlete .............................Roalf Slater Class Girl Athlete.......................Margaret Walcott Class Shark..................................Orlo Maycroft Fashion Plate Girl....................................Coral Barrett Best Dressed Boy ............................Orlo Maycroft Class Sleepy-head............................. Edward Jubb Class Grind...................................Mildred Omlor Teacher’s Pet......................................Jennette Maris Most Dignified..............................Harry Elenbaas Class Giggler.......................Elizabeth Kingsley Class Shyest................................Irene Schipper Class Blusher..............................Edward Braamse Skinniest Boy........................................Arthur Cook Fattest Girl..............................Harriet Lubben Tallest Boy ..................................Arthur Cook Shortest Girl.................................Ti 1 lie Post Most Popular Girl.......................Elga Laubengayer Most Popular Boy.......................................John Hinken Class Anything......................................Harriet Reed 34 HllllltlllllllHlIlllll! ££3IJPavlik 5;,LJjjU£jJ 1926 Senior Conservatory Mildred Anderson ................Down On the Farm Coral Barret ....................Who Ruth Bliss ......................Lovely Lady Edward Braamse ..................1 Love My Baby Doris Bond.......................Smiles Irene Bolhuis ...................Blue Eyed Sally Myrtle Braxmaier.................Have a Little Fun Arthur Cook .....................Save Your Sorrow Mary Easton .....................Steppin’ On the Lories Harry Elenbaas ..................You Tell Her, I Stutter Mildred Ruth Flagel .............When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again Alice Gordon ....................What Do I Care Olive Hoek ......................I Wonder Who Verlan Hudson ...................Brown Eyes Edward Jubb .....................Don’t Wake Me Up, Let Me Dream Elizabeth Kingsley...............Liza Jane Elga Laubengayer ................My “Kid” Lillian Lawton ..................Take it Slow and Easy Fannie Leggett ..................Always Hazel Lillie ....................Little Old Ford Just Rambled Right Along Harriett Lubben .................I Want to be Happy Orlo Maycroft ...................Who Wants a Bad Little Boy Jennette Maris ..................Isle of Golden Dreams Walling Munger ..................Poor Papa Irene Mosher ....................Ukelele Lady Mildred Oml or ..................Remember I illie Post ....................Thanks for the Buggy Ride Harriett Reed ...................Sleepy Time Gal Irene Schipper ..................Sweet Child Frank Sinkpiel ..................Mr. Radio Man Roalf Slater ....................Oh What a Pal was Mary Victor Stegenga .................Stumbling June 1 hompson ..................Tie Me to Your Aprong Strings Again Margaret Walcott ................Ale and the Boy Friend John Hinken .....................The Sheik 35 REJWE Scrt pptt- , Do v £jond V ? MyRT(vE-- fBRM6T-. Ektfl 36 37 THE JUNIOR CL.ASS Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllf 1926 The Junior Class Our Junior year dawned with great prospects. The following class officers were elected: President, Carroll Lubben; Vice President, Jessie Hutchinson; Secretary, Doris Peterson; Treasurer, Elvin Shook. Our social activities have been at a great height. The most memorable of these was the Junior Carnival. “The Pepper Pot.” Our class has been well to the front in athletics, having contributed players to all the teams. In April the class presented the play, “When Smith Stepped Out,” which was a grand success with “Mush” as “Uncle Bill.” The Junior-Senior Banquet is now being looked forward to bv everyone. 1). P. Bennett, Roger Bolhuis, Sara Jo Breen, George Busman, Kieth Carpenter, Grant Cook, Florence Derks, Henry Davenport, Alice Davenport, Russell Dyke, Netty Dyksterhouse, Henry Ferguson, Arthur Gleason, Neva Goodrich, Virginia Grunwell, Earl Grieve, Audry Hutchinson, Jessie Kaufman, Nellie Kraii, Jeannette Lieffers, Herman Lubben, Carroll Lubben, Wayne McClain, Roland McLellan, Roy Moore, Margaret Mosher, Elroy Peterson, Doris Quick, Mable Riemersma, Loraine Russell, Stuart Schiedel, Verne Schillinger, Ida Scott, Edith Shaver, Dorothy Shook, Elvin Shook, Orus Sietsema, Alberta Sietsema, Nellie Skanes, Bessie Ter Avest, Marie Witham, Jaunita 39 WftytfE. Tor irt.Y Smiles insiA 40 XL'? ■ . SSSSS' rWWWi THE SOPHOMORE CLASS jjmpznvlifo J-Jisjh m 1926 The Sof h omore Class We, having had a wholly successful year as Freshmen, entered school this year with confidence and high hopes. We plunged into our work with much enthusiasm and zeal to master the difficulties of Latin, Geometry, English and History. Our hard work was rewarded by good (?) marks. We not only believe in mental but also in physical development. So accordingly, a number of our girls joined the B. B. Team and there, they displayed great ability as players. Our boys not to be outdone became splen- did Football players. Several members of our class joined the Glee Club and Orchestra. As Sophomores, we are now looking forward to next year when we shall reach the envied goal of being Juniors. E. P. H. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Advisor Albrecht, Lewis Allen, Dorothy Ayers, Lvena Hail, William Baumbach, Helen Braamse, Jessie Conrad, Paul Crall, Doris Daggett, F.dgar Downs, Ruth Dyksterhouse, Gerald Ferguson, Dorothy Fonger, Marguerite Fonger, Marjorie Gunneman, Nellie Haas, Earl Haas, Maurice Hackett, Pearl Haystead, Edna Hill, Carroll Paul Conrad Edna Haystead William Laug Jessie Braamse Miss Bouma Horling, Raymond Hudson, Beatrice Hudson, Charles Laug, William Lemke, Edward Lubben, Maynard Luther, James Marshall, Alice Meerman, Agnes Mergener, Viola Omlor, Gretchen Patterson, Raymond Peck, Albert Preston, Doris Reed, Richard Tenelshoff, Catherine Tenelshoff, Marie Thompson, Nettie Witcop, Ima Wolverton, Harry OFFICERS 43 44 THE FRESHMEN CLASS iiiimuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuitniiniii f upzw llh 5d)iJDl ,'Wtt The Freshmen Glass The beginning of our school year as Freshmen was marked by the large number of students who entered C. H. S. Some have gone to other schools and a few have dropped out, leaving the number of 31 still in our class. At our first class meeting we found that .Miss Yount was Class Advisor. The following officers were elected: President, Raymond Porter; Vice- president, Joe Cox; Secretary, Richard Russell; Treasurer, Dorothy I )e Can. We were well represented in Athletics, Orchestra, and other High School activities. Mingled with our school work were parties and other good times which all of us njoyed. A. L. and E. V. Ayers, John Bigler, Lynn Bliss, Robert Braxmaier, Clarence Braxmaier, Luceal Bushnell, Clarence Bussis, Beatrice Coles, Evelyn Cox, Joe Pe Can, Dorothy Douck, Frances Evans, Frances French, Hellen Louise Hinken, Gerald Hubbell, Marion Lee, Edward Lemke, Edward Lubben, Antoinette McClain, Harold Meindertsma, Esther Meindertsma, Florence Patterson, Hattie Porter, Raymond Riemersma, Marion Russell, Richard Schiedel, Vivian Tennant, Lorance Vannatter, Elsa Walcott, Noble White, Dorr Wolverton, Eleanor 47 48 49 ntiiiiiiitiiniiiHiiitiitiii'iniiiiii 1926 lltllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllll The High School Observer Through our High School Observer” the students of a literary trend are given the opportunity of working and developing their talents in this line. It is through the kindness of Mr. DeVos and Mr. Verduin that the high school activities have been published for the second year in the columns of the village paper. THE STAFF Mildred M. Omlor, Editor-in-Chief; Elga Laubengayer, Assistant Editor. Associates: Myrtle Rraxmaier, Mildred Flagel, Neva Gleason, Verlan Hudson. Elizabeth Kingsley, Fannie Leggett, Jeannette Maris, Harriet Reed, Margaret Walcott. Miss Houma, Faculty Advisor. Declamatory At all times Coopersville High School has endeavored to place contestants in the various phases of high school activities in competition with other schools. Renewing our interest in declamation, a contest, between Ravenna High School and Coopersville was instituted last year, wherein each school entered four contestants. By a very narrow margin Ravenna won the first encounter of this series, defeating us at that city in May, nineteen hundred and twenty-five. This year we are entering four declamists, two each from the lower and upper class groups, who will eagerly strive to capture this year’s tournament, and once more reinstate us in oratorical realms. Two much credit cannot be given to Miss Hayes who has diligently worked in coaching the team for the two successive meets. It is through her unceasing and exemplary efforts that our high school can provide such a splendid team. The members of the chosen declaming group and the title of their orations are recorded here in the rank of the respective classes that they are representing. FRESH MEN-SOPHOMORE Helen Louise French, Soldier’s Last Salute: Charles Hudson, A Message to Garcia; Maynard Lubben (Alternate), American Slavery. JUNIOR-SENIOR Henry Derks, The Death Penalty; Jennette Maris, Happiness and Liberty; Mar- garet Walcott (Alternate), The Call to Arms; Orlo Maycroft (Alternate), The (all to Arms. Literary English courses in a high school are ordinarily limited to dogmatic material and to bare language principles. However, with an ever increasing interest in the literary field, much attention has been directed towards this profession in recent years. At Coopersville this term the advanced literature students were required to write an original short story, earning credit, and developing their talent along this line. Many splendid and highly commendable narrations were developed each deserving a due amount of praise. Yet there are a few which stand out more prominently than others, and as Miss Houma has selected five of the best we are printing the names of these and the authors here, as an achievement of our English department at high school. “The Dreamer,” Elizabeth Kingsley; “Aurora,” Mrytle Rraxmaier; “Las Rosas,” Mildred Ruth Flagel; “The Isles of Never Was,” Neva Gleason; “His Soul Goes Marching On,” Jennette Maris. 50 tnnp' 'AM fjJi h � 9 6 The Girls Club Club work in our school lias been but recently promoted, the Girls C lub having been organized in the Fall of the year. Jennette Maris was chosen President, Neva Gleason, Vice President; Alice Marshall, Secretary and Treasurer. The Club has done charity work, secured important speakers for their meetings, and enjoyed several parties. As a newly organized body, we feel that we have been quite successful and are looking forward to next year. A. M. 51 iimniiintiiiniiiii 1926 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimniitiiiiiili rating i-jvllle. ffi h Srbaa The Girls Glee Glut) I lie Girl’s Glee Club, newly organized this year, has accomplished much that was u nexpected. 1 he C lub gave several selctions at a banquet of the rural and town teachers held at the Methodist church. The members entertained at various other town meetings also. I he Operetta, entitled I he Maid and the Golden Slipper, was the feature stunt of the year. Audry Grieve and Neva Gleason took leading roles playing the parts of Cinderella and the Prince. Here's to the success of the club in the ensuing years. M. R. 52 rboj rjvifk ;Scif9. 1926 Orchest ra The orchestra was reorganized early in the fall under the leadership of Miss Ruth Laug. After the football season, Mr. Dell assumed command and the work of the winter began. It met every Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock. A club being organized with a president and secretary, new music was soon sent for. Several times during the year the orchestra was called upon to play for entertainments, notably for the P. T. A. and the Mother-Daughter Banquet. TOP ROW June Thompson ................Violin Audrianna Grieve ..............Violin Mr. Dell .....................Leader Gretchen Omlor ................Violin Elga I.aubengayer .............Violin SECOND ROW Carroll Hill ..... Tenor Saxophone Paul Conrad ................Clarinet Robert Bliss .................Cornet William Laua .................Cornet Maynard Lubben .............Baritone BOTTOM ROW Jessie Hutchinson ............Cornet Harriett Lubben ...............Piano Harold Westover ................Drum Edward Lee ...................Cornet 53 JUNIOR PLAY CAST Standing: Juanita Witham, Mrs. George Smith; Bessie Skanes, Hilda; Miss Hayes, Coach; Neva Gleason, Miss Winslow; Audry Grieve, Peggy Armitagc. 0 . . _ c . , Seated: Carroll Lubbcn, Bob Stanley; Roy McLellan, Wm. Horace Smth; Stuart Russel, George Smith; Henry Derks, Richard Keene. SENIOR PLAY CAST Standing: Orlo Maycroft, William Denker; Harriett Reed, Angela Scott; Arthur Cook, “Bing” Dickson; Miss Bouma, Coach; Walling Munger, Jerry Smith. Seated: Alice Gordon, Alice King; Roalf Slater. Bob Mills; Margaret Walcott, Mrs. Reese; Elga Lauben- gayer, Liz; Victor Stegena, Tom Denker; Doris Bond, Elaine Lynne. 54 55 % THE FOOTBALL TEAM Front Row: Peck, Cox, Porter, Braxmaier. Second Row: R. Davenport, Lee. Westover. McLellan, Maycroft. Third Row: Russell (Mgr.), Streeter, Grunwell, E. Devenport, Kirkbride, Dell (Coach). Fourth Row: Braamse ((’apt.), Hinken, Albrecht, Slater. Ln CN iiimiti 1 mm _ 4l IK II L □ 0 p(l rJV|l life r) Kjg J) 5 € n □ Q I 1926 Football Although this was but the second year of Football at Coopersville, it proved to be a very successful one. ith the opening of school, nine of last year's regulars reported for practice. At first, the season did not look very promising as three games were lost in rapid succession but with the game at Ravenna we broke into the winning column. The rest of the schedule was completed without a defeat. Twenty- two points were the most scored against the team, and they were by Creston, a class B school. A great share of the credit for the success of the team belongs to Coach E. R. Dell. Xext year will again find nine regular players back. SCHEDULE Date Opponents C. H. S. Sept. 25 Grandville 6 There 0 Oct. 2 Lee Street 6 There 0 Oct. 9 Creston 22 Here 0 Oct. 16 Fremont 0 There 31 Oct. 17 Ravenna 6 Here 38 Oct. 23 Lee Street Here 13 Oct. 31 Sparta 0 There 12 Nov. 6 Shelbv 0 There 0 Nov. 7 Muskegon Heights 0 There 44 Nov. 14 C. Central Reserves 0 Here 6 47 114 57 GIRLS' BASKET BALL TEAM Front Row: Gleason (('apt.). Second Row: Marshall, Konger, Konger, Mergener. Third Row: Laubengayer (Mgr.), Anderson, Walcott, Omlor, Lillie, Shaver, Albers (Coach). iitiinimiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 1926 Girls Basket Ball Although the record of the girls’ basket ball team was not as good this year as it was last, the girls had a fairly successful season. They won six of the thirteen games played. The forwards certainly showed their opponents something new in pass- ing. The entire team knew that it could depend upon the centers to get the ball to the forwards. A strong fighting spirit was possessed by the guards. All of the subs played a good game whenever they were given the opportunty. Much of the success of the team is due to the splendid efforts of the coach. Miss Albers, who taught the girls to show good sportsmanship and to play the game fair. Elga Laubengayer, manager of the team, was ever ready with the first aid kit and words of cheer and encouragement. With Marguerite Fonger as Captain, three of the regular players, and two subs, next year’s team should fully revenge the defeats of this year. SCHEHDULE Date Player at C. H. S. Opponents Dec. 9 Kent City 11 Kent City 21 Dec. 18 Coopersville 36 Holland Christian High Dec. 29 Coopersville 15 Alumnae 3.-' Jan. 15 Coopersville 7 Ravenna 20 Ian. 22 Coopersville 29 Wurzburg Girls 28 Ian. 27 Lee High 16 Lee High : 21 Jan. 29 Ravenna 4 Ravenna - 16 Feb. 5 Coopersville 17 Sparta F'eb. 12 Ottawa Hills 12 G. R. Christian High 30 Feb. 19 Coopersville 15 Kent City 10 F'eb. 26 Y. W. C. A 20 Wurzburg Girls 30 Mar. 3 Sparta 13 Sparta 10 Mar. 16 Flope College 21 Hope College 14 59 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU 1926 miiiiiiiiin Front How: Back Row: BOYS’ BASKET BALL TEAM Maycroft, Westover, Slater (Capt.), Elenhaas, O. Shook. Rcosenraad (Coach), Grunwell, E. Shook, Hinken (Mgr.). 60 iinimii 1926 Boys Basket Ball Coopersville High School has the right to he proud of its hoys' basket ball team. During the last two years they have made exceptionally good records. This season the hoys won ten of the fifteen games played. They lost only one game on their own floor and no team defeated them twice. They splendidly represented Coopersville in the district tournament by defeating Zeeland in a hard fought game in the first round of play. The next night meeting the team from Shelby which had not played before, they fought bravely but were finally vanquished in an overtime game. Coopersville has the distinction of being the only team in the district having two players on the mythical team selected by the two tournament referees. Roalf Slater and Harold Westover were appointed guard and for- ward respectively. It was mainly due to the untiring efforts of Coach Roosenraad that the boys were so successful. lie is to be commended for having built up this fast team. SCHEDULE Date Player at C. H. S. Opponents Dec. 9 Kent City 18 Kent City 7 I )cc. 18 Coopersville 18 Holland C hristian Hich .... 23 Dec. 29 Coopersville 31 Alumnae 11 Jan. 15 Coopersville 30 Ravenna 19 Jan. 22 Coopersville 38 East Grand Rapids ... 9 Jan. 27 Lee High 16 Lee High 12 Ian. 29 Ravenna 20 Ravenna 10 Feb. 5 Coopersville 15 Sparta 13 Feb. 12 G. R. Christian High 17 G. R. Christian High 22 Feb. 16 FYemont 13 Fremont 32 Feb. 19 Coopersville 21 Kent City 17 Feb. 26 East Grand Rapids 24 East Grand Rapids.... 19 Mar. 3 Sparta 12 Sparta 18 Mar. 11 Muskegon Heights 12 Zeeland 5 Mar. 12 Muskegon Armory 12 Shelby 15 297 232 61 1926 tiiiiiiiuiininniiimiiiiiiiiiiiuii Qio erjyilli |-)i K School Left to Right: C. Braxmaier, G. Carpenter; R. McClain, E Lee, E. Mosher. Second Team Basket Ball The strength of the First Team of any school usually depends upon the degree of opposition that the Second Team can give it in practice. If the 1925-26 Basket Ball seasan can be classed as a fairly successful one, we should not hesitate in giving due credit to the Second Team. However, the Second Team did more than merely furnish opposition to the First Team in practice. The Kent City Reserves were easily defeated twice, as well as the Ravenna Re- serves, and the Grand Haven East Enders. The Grand Rapids Cavalier Reserves were defeated in the one game played with them, while the Grand Haven Methodists were defeated once in a three game series, the other two games being lost by but two or three points. The entire Second Team will return next year and two or three of the squad should make strong bids for First Team berths. The others, having two or three years still before them, will undoubtedly be the school’s representatives within the next few seasons. 62 ■■ illi Qjnper.2vill School ATHLETIC BOARD OF CONTROL Front Row: Orlo Maycroft, Vice Pres. C. H. S. A. A.; Elga Laubengayer, Basket Ball Mgr., Tennis Mgr.; Miss Albers, Basket Ball Coach; Viola Mergener, Track Mgr.; Stuart Russell, Pres. C. H. S. A. A., Football Mgr. Top Row: Mr. Dell, Football Coach; Harold Westover, Track Mgr.; John Hinken, Basket Ball Mgr.; Mr. Roosenraad, Basket Ball Coach, Treas. C. H. S. A. A. 63 64 ,. v,fii L :V' -5� , a . L rli NE lAvflTLt H “ 65 U W E. E-K 66 67 UKiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiimiimui 1926 n!i!Miiiitii:i!iiiimii!K:iiiiftiii NAME CLASS Elaine Otterbein ..........25 Harold Vannatter ..........25 Lillian Schestag ..........25 Ethel M. Robinson .........25 John Meerman ..............25 Esther Jenkyn .............25 Gaylord Vansinger .........25 Margaret Too good .........25 Ruth Vanderlinden .........25 Herman Lang ...............25 Loiva Shook ...............25 Carl Bigler ...............25 Josephine Ter A vest ......25 Lavem Davenport ...........25 Elnora Hehl ...............25 Harold Slaughter ..........25 Alice Westover ............25 Mary L. Maycroft ..........25 Gerald Laug ...............25 Theola Mohns ..............25 Artrimissia Scott .........25 Dorothy Busman ............25 Dorothy Vanhuizen .........25 Jeanette Gunneman .........25 Robert Gordon .............25 Elizabeth Horling .........25 Orin Parish ...............25 Vera Davenport ............25 Henry Modderman ...........25 Mac Meindertsma ...........25 PROPHECY First Woman President of U. S. Superintendent of C. H. S. Six feet tall. Sheriff of Ottawa County. Keeper of South Pole. Mayor of Kansas City. Famous Physician Society Leader Hairdresser in New York. Basket Ball Coach and Confirmed Bachelor. Private Secretary of Elaine Otter- bein. Editor of New York Tribune. Ambassadress to Fiji Islands. In “Bond” Business. Photographer Proprietor of Tea Room in C’ville. Member of Zeigfeld Follies. World’s parachute dropper. American Consul. Inventor of “Gangway.” Teaching in Alaska. Wrote Prophecy. Principal of girls finishing school. Medical missionary in South Africa. I nventor of Phonoscope Animal trainer. An orator. Manager of a reducing society. Broadcaster. Assistant editor of New York Tri- bune. WHAT CAME TRUE Employed in Conklin. At Home. Employed in Grand Rapids. Attending Ka’zoo. Employed in C’ville. Attending Mt. Pleasant. At Home. Attending Business College. Attending Hope. Attending Hope. Attending Business College. Teaching School. Employed in Telephone Office. Employed in Conklin. Attending Business College. Attending Hope. Employed in Grand Rapids. At Home. Completed Coyne Electrical Course. Attending Business College. Teaching School. Attending Ka'zoo. Teaching School. At Home. Attending M. S. C. Employed in Grand Rapids. Employed in Grand Rapids. At Home. At Home. At Home. ’24 Harvey Anderson Henry Ahrens Garland Baker Alys Barrett Ruby Barrftt Marvin Bulthuis Frances Bolbitis Doris DeXeff Ethlyn Easterly Beryl Gleason Lelah Gleason Reginald Goodrich Gayle Grieve Benj. Gunneman Florence Haas Lyly Hanchett Marietta Marshalll Gerald Lubben Miner Meindertsma Glen roe Mohns Benj. Xanninga Inez Xibbelink Hunter Noble Emory Scott Jean Scott Wilma Sickles Carl Stephens Eleanor Stevens Helene Ter Avest Harold Van Doom Ed wad Wezeman Justin Wolbrink ’23 Jennie West rate Frank Young Mildred Russell Esther Streeter Lester Spencer Wesley Swanson William Ter Avest Edna Balcom Naomi Busman Beatrice Bolhuis Richard Conrad Ethel Golden Mildred Gordon Helen Hubbell Forrest Laug Marion Lawton Kenneth Maebius Nicholas Xanninga Flossie Xibbelink Walter Omlor Eva Rankans Frances Rankans Howard Rankans Marie Reed Kenneth Fla gel Buelah Forbes Norris Ferguson Abraham (linsburg Lucile Walcott Josephine Weaver 22 Dorothy Albrecht Alverna Baker Hester Busman Lillie Frost Delia Fynewever Jeanette Fynewever Francis Garter Kenneth Garter Celia Gingsburg John Harmsen Florence Hoban Emma Lake Elmer Lee Henry Langeland William Lieffers Barnard Lubben A n n a M. M oh rh a rd Martha Maebius Beatrice Preston Clyde Pryer Merlin Pryer Robert Russelll Herbert Schillinger Alice Seekman Curtis Taylor Grant Treloar Alice Van Allsburg Erma Warren Marie Welling Gertrude Whitman ’21 Lettie Albrecht Marie Albrecht Harold Bargwell Harvey Busman Helen Busman Helen Daggett Maude Easterly Marie Edwards Gladys Face Marjorie Frost Pearl Garter brank Gunneman Leah Gunneman Jacob Hinken Jna Leggett bloyd Lewis Marjorie Parks Irene Smith Edith Spencer Glenn 'I ay lor Harvey Teusink Alice T oogood C harles Westover Anita Walt John Wolbrink 20 Myron Albrecht Charles Allen Howard Brecken I velyn Brown Norma Campbell Esther Cook John De Maagd Gladys DeXeff Helen Hanchett Jennie Hinken Katherine Hoban Edith Housler Ruth Laug Hessel Kooistra Hazel Lubben Glenn Messenger Wayne Murray Clarence Schestag Marion Spencer 68 •Iiiiiiiiiiiiii:;iii2.'iiiiiiniiiiii:ia 1926 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir Gerald Squiers Russell Van Koevering Warren Wallis Ruth Wallis Russell Wolhrink 19 F. J. Comstock Howard McKinnon Phi la McIntyre Thelma Mill Florence Reynolds Jennie Scott Minnie Van Allsburg icfijnejtte Van Koeveri. Ruby Lieffers Lloyd Pryer Iva Taylor Arthur (lettv ’18 Lila Blain Lillian Homier William Bouwkamp Carrie Burdick Donald Fletcher Frieda Gunneman John Gunneman Martin Mohan Anna Laug Margaret Myers Helen Peck John Schestag Mary Smith Don Stevens Elsie Mae Stiles Arthur Van Allsburg Iona Wallis Nellie Walt Dorothy Wolhrink Francis Wolhrink ’17 Edna Bond K. Mae Busman Everett Coleman Florence Douck Viola Hitsman Edna Housler Ruth Huhbell Carl Hutchins Edna Hutchins Herbert Kendall Melvin Lull (JregR Maxtield Mary McIntyre Delia Myers Wessel Shears Nathalie Nelson Rose Slootmaker Elizabeth Smith Mary Stevens Lizzie Van Allsburg William Venema ’16 Byron Bra anise Gervin Blankshine George Bullis John El hers Thelma Frost Theresa Granstra Eleanor Kelly Barbara Lillie Lottie Lillie Frieda McKinnon Albert Meyers Harold Scott Russell Slater Nettie Peabody ’15 M. Berle Bennett Hilda Braamse John W. Busman Lillian Easton Fern Harris Floyd Hull George Laug Harold Laug Bessie McKinnon Lytton Murray Florence Reed Nellie Scott Hoyt Sevey Grace Sichterman Minnie Slootmaker Blanche Stuart Fit ha Van Singer ’14 Mary E. Bowser Charles McIntyre Hessel Ten Have Helen L. Reynolds Louise G. Vn Allsburg Fannie Stevens Bessie M. Stewart Glenn Lake Edna Cook Everett Halleck ’13 Alice Bullis Mabel Bullis Ilo Clare Dunning Marcella Glynn Howard Irish Mary Lake Dorothy Lillie M. Elizabeth Morrison Alton Murray Florence Peck Wilson Peck Winona Sevey Alta Taylor Vera Van Allsburg Hattie Garter Janie Van Alshurg ’12 Edna McIntyre Myrtle Baker Constance F'llis Nellie Mulder Silas Sichterman Lesley Marston ’ii Violet Bache Florence Bevins George Busman Ruth Easton Frank Hambleton Blanche Hosmer Nellie Kloosterhouse Gladys Lake Marion Lawton Mary Lull Elizabeth McIntyre Florence Meyers Lillian Meyers Goldie Platt Lester Richards Holland Plant Elizabeth Slootmaker Myrtle Stiles Edward Guy Slater Jacob Witcop ’10 Lena Stamp Stella Stillson Mina Messenger Myrtle Triel William Shafer Zola Allen Marie Shafer Asa Kelly ’09 Irene Van Allsburg Lura Hosmer Frank Ingalls Ellis Peck Ruth Buck Mary Walter Mabel Wood ’07 Mildred Averill Mildred Thomas Linnie Elbers Ida Zoll Bessie Munger Leon I ves Maurice Buck Otto Schreuder Cora Hoban Audra Garter Beal Kelly Bertha Taylor ’06 Benjamin Peck Jessie Tux bury Florence Schreuder Francis Payne Kathryn Lawton Gertrude Richards Waldo Woburn F'llis Lillie Minnie Averill Don Lillie Ray Muzzall Guy Turner Charles Andre. Ora Lillie Myra Van Nett Edyth Lull Ora Garter ’05 John Lillie Sumner Irish Lena Plant Bessie Pierce Theresa Zahni Sadie Hart Harry Kettle (Jyde Hedges Mabel Kelley Edith Marshall Della Rice Allen Jones Herman Goodrich Kay Irish ’03 Ava Muzzall John Schauh W innie DeCan Hazel Haas Irma Muzzall arrie Bailard Loie Lock 1 in W 11 ham Molloy ’02 Vernor Muzzall Lizzie Achibald («race Durham Josephine Walburg Herbert Holmes Goldie Ives («race (Jross Roy Reed John Si vers ’01 Leta Morrison Edith Hutchins Hattie Minnich Nina Kearney Nina Fiske Frank Minnich Lizzie Guidehcck Grace Barrett Calla Lillie 1900 Alice Cooney Archie Walcott Alton Bevins Lawrence Goodrich Dean Treat Frank DeVos Ruby Payne Myrtle Averill Minta Buck Eliza Fitzpatrick Eva Woods 69 iim!iiiiiiiiitiiu.iiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii. 1926 iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiii ’99 Ruby (lakes Archie Oakes Edith Watts Faye Smith Althea Hutchins Cloie Durham Blanche Reed Harriet Walter (iuy Barrett Kddie Downs Lena Aystays Goldie Demin g Maude White Nellie Slootmaker Bertha Root Jessie Stewart Charles Reed Eleta Barnett ’98 Melvina Bailard Hattie Pierce Cora Himelburger Minnie Witcop Ben Bosink Ray Rice (ilenn (irieve Alva Cournyer Harold Muzzall Albert Nixon Maude (larnett Lillian Watts ’96 Elma Peck Ethel Hutchins Elsie Stewart Elta Turner Horace Walcott (ieorge Too good (iertrude Payne Henry Marshall Joseph Noble fosie Hunter l.yda Arthur Mina Lillie Mae Lillie Mary Platt Minnie Jackson Nellie Walcott William Hoban William Woodhull ’95 (Iuy C. Lillie Marie Higgins Evangeline Bevins (iertie Maxfield Caroline Baxter R. J. Foster Nancy Lillie Lucas Slaughter Bessie Treat Arthur Toogood (ieorge Lang ’94 Harley J. Phillips Esther Fitzpatrick Bernice Pierce Jennie Sietsema Alice Noble Barney Lubben Harry Alford Lillian McNaughton John Higgins ’93 Jennie B. Lillie Stella M. Storrs Cassa (IritTin Alice Laubach Belle McClellan ’92 Hattie Maxfield Hattie L McNaughton 70 71 iiiiimiiiiiinmiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiii 1926 iimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Why Study??? The more you study, the more you know The more you know, the more you forget The more you forget, the less you know So why study? The less you study, the less you know The less you know, the less you forget The less you forget, the more you know So why study? Edward Jubb (being arrested for speeding??): But, Officer, I'm a student. Officer: Ignorance is no excuse. Mrs. Lubben: Oh, Doctor! What shall 1 do for Maynard’s ears, they stick out SO ? Doctor: Very simple, madam, give him a radio for his birthday. Ed B.: Gee, my girl is sore at me because she thinks I went out with another woman during vacation. R. S.: Why don’t you confess? Ed B.: I would if 1 knew which night she’s referring to. Flapper: Don’t you like my looks better with my hair bobbed? jelly: Watcha doin’, fishin’ for compliments? Flapper: I never fish in shallow water. Caesar—“Ahem!” Albers (in Caesar Class: Alice, please go on translating the next chapter. A. G.: I’d like to kill the guy who said “Ignorance Is Bliss.” “Your son must be the idol of the family.” “Yes. He has been idle for twenty-one years.” Mary: Gracious, it’s been five years since I’ve seen you. Lou looks lots older, too. . Marie: Really, my dear? I doubt if I would have recognized you, but for your coat. “Ma husban’s got de exclamatory rheumatism.” “You mean inflammatory rheumatism, exclamatory means to cry out.” “I means exclamatory! He yells all de time.” English Lit. Prof.: Have you a “Chaucer?” The verdant one (anxious to oblige): Nope—but I’ll lend ya some smokin'. “Do you believe in love at first sight?” “Not when you’re Charlestoning.” Prof.: Ever had economics? Fresh: No! Just measles and chicken pox. Nurse: Twins, sir, as pretty a boy and girl as I ever laid eyes on. Father: I might have known it. Ever since I've been married my expenses have doubled. At the mannikin show: “Every woman should wear a costume to suit her figure.” “What should ahump-backed lady wear?” “A camel’s hair shawl, of course.” Prof.: What's an Italian decoration? Stude.: Spaghetti on the vest. “Why do they paint battleships grey, Harriet?” “Forsooth, Stewart, how should I know?” “So the fish can distinguish them from radishes, thou silly.” 72 iiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiii IjMpuwUla j-Jijrh Sshaal 1926 llUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll “Why use such a high crib for your baby?” “So we can hear him when he falls out.” Mr. Conrad: “If there are any absent whose names I have not read, let them speak up at this time.” Just Before Xmas She (very coyly): Oh, hello— He: Hello. How’s my girl today? She (enthusiastically): Oh, just fine. He (brutally): How do you know? Prof.: Young man, leave the room. Student (who worked as bell-hop): Where’ll I leave it, sir? Victoi : I sued my tailor for not delivering my trousers on time. Art: On what grounds? Victoi : Breeches of promise. Harriet Lubben: Officer, can you see me safely across the street? Officer: Regorry, lady, I can see you a mile away. “Your larynx, thorax, an epiglotis appear to be affected.” “Gosh! I thought I had throat trouble!” Hazel: Neva dislocated her jaw and shoulder during the Ravenna game. Dot: Horrible! But 1 didn’t know Neva played football. Haz: She doesn’t. She’s yell leader. Neighbor: Was your husband cool when you told him there was a burglar in the house? Mrs. Conrad: I should say he was cool. Why, his teeth just chattered! Couple of Alumni 1st Alum: I used to play Golf with Longfellow. 2nd Alum: That’s nothing. George Eliot was my room mate. Roman-tic Albers: Robert, what is the Latin word for wine? Bob Sickles: Vinum. Albers: Very good. Decline it. Si: Sorry, I’ve never declined wine in my life. Marie: You fill da barrel wit da cider and putta da soda into da cider. Tony: Why fora de soda? Marie: Soda cider will keep. Push: Say, what makes you so darned talkative? Pull: Well, my father was an Irishman and my mother was a woman. “How’s the car running?” “Tirelessly.” Landlady: I’m going to raise your room rent next month, Mr. Rosenraad. Rosie: Thanks, old Timer, I was wondering how I’d do it. The dentist is the only one who can tell a woman when to open and shut her mouth, and get away with it. “Did you notice the conductor looking at you as if you hadn’t paid your fare?” “Sure, and did you notice me looking at him as if I had?” Miss Hayes (in class): Roy, you’re worse than a victrola. Mush: Yah—I’m a radio. Miss Hayes: I noticed there was a lot of static. 73 imiiiiiiiiiimiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit 1926 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiii Friend: Have you met the Prince of Wales? Friendess: No, I have no desire to become the future Queen of England. Shep: When is your birthday, Sinky? 1 want to buy you a present. Sinky: You’re way late, boy, way late. I was born years ago. Carmel: Marriage is a fifty-fifty proposition. Fred: Sure, fifty for a new dress, fifty for a new hat! Mr. Dell must wear out a lot of shoes the way he drags his feet around school. Rill I.aug: What animal has no sense of smell? Paul Conrad: I don’t know. What one? Bill: The goat. Paul: The goat! Why the goat? Bill: Well, if it had any sense it wouldn’t smell the way it does. Miss Hayes evidently likes the boys The other day in class she interrupted Ed Braamse playing with a yard stick—“Naughty! Naughty! Mamma spank!!” Office Conversationalists The “Office” is a good place in which to discuss names or well—anything. One fine day: ------------- Myrtle: Gee, I hate my name! So blamed long that nobody can spell it. Rrax- maier! Huh! If you think yours is bad, oughta’ have mine. Mr. Dell (serenely): You oughta’ have mine. Wyse, at table in Cider Mill: Waiter, I shay, waiter. Half a’ hour ago I ordered a drink. Now, have you forgotten it—have I had it—or didn’t I order it? Charlie H.: Hello, Rosie. I’m back. Rosie: I see you are. For what reason? C. H.: I read in that letter where I was expelled, but on the envelope it said, “After five days return to Christian Rosenraad.” Bouina: Stewart, what do you think is the greatest thing in the world? Peewee: Love. Jim: I called on Lena last night and I wasn’t any more than inside the door before her mother asked me my intentions. Friend: That must have been embarrassing. Jim: Yes, but that’s not the worst of it. Lena called from upstairs and said, “That’s not the one, mother.” “Say. old Top, you sound like the fellow who was arrested because his dog had bitten a boy. He told the judge his dog wouldn’t bite in the first place, didn’t have any teeth in the second place, and in the third place he didn’t have any dog in the first place. “Have you ever seen a bull fight?” “No, but I saw some chicken pox.” Dora: “See, they have just dropped the anchor over there.” Dumb: “Serves them right. They’ve let it hang over all day.” She: I bet you are on the football team. He (proudly): Well, yes; I do the aerial work. She: What is that? He: I blow up the footballs. Daughter: Mother, I simply must have a new sweater. Mrs. Newlyrich: How uncouth, daughter, you should say perspirer. Ed D.: “Isn’t Miss Hayes generous?” Dick: “I’ll say she is. She just gave me the last dirty look she had.” 74 [papttevilfo j“|igh $eho uiiiiiiintiiiiiimniuiuirtiiiiitii 1926 llllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllilifl “Now, Robert,” said a teacher dilating on the virtue of politeness, “If you were seated in a car, every seat of which was occupied, and a lady entered, what would you do?” “Pretend I was asleep,” was the unhesitating reply. “Oh, Ma! C’merc quick!” “What is it, Mary?” “Look, Johnny ate all the raisens off that sticky brown paper.” Teacher: Will some one give me a sentence with the words “defeat,” “defence,” and “detail!” Bright Boy: “De feet jumped over de fence before de tail.” Sheba: Ha—got on a new Tuxedo. Did you rent it? Shiek: No, but I’m afraid I will if I bend over. Tillic: Aren't sheep dumb animals? Art: Yes, my lamb. Mr. Morrison fell off the schoolhouse the other day but he wasn’t hurt because he had on a light fall overcoat. Science—or Knowledge?? Mr. Dell (in class): Myrtle, will you expand on “The Face of The Earth?” Myrtle B.: I don’t know how. I feel like the painter that fell off the scaffold and tipped the paint over on top of him, saying—“I’m sure going down with flying colors!” Perfect Behavior “Did you behave in Church?” “Course I did, said Billy. “I heard the lady back of us say she never saw a child behave so.” Mary’s beau (waiting for her to come down stairs): Is Mary your oldest sister? Kid Brother: Yep. Mary’s Beau: And who comes after her? Kid Brother: You and two other guys. The long, gray roadster stopped at the Smythe’s door and the fair damsel stepped out. “I guess the joke’s on you, she said, “I’m not Miss Smythe, I’m her maid.” “Quite all right,” replied the young man. “I don’t own this car—I’m the chauffeur.” Keith Bushman: “Have you ever had any experience in public speaking?” Henry Dyksterhouse: “Yes. I asked my girl for a date over the party line.” Ed Daggett: Heh, Heh! I remember my girl was talking a blue streak when we went over the embankment. Brocky: What was she saying? Ed: No! ' Puzzled Gentleman: Well, now T don’t know what to do—here you both come up to me at the same time. Which of you shall I buy the paper from? Brilliant Benny: I’ll tell you what to do, mister. Take the paper from him and give me the two cents. M. R. F.: If you were my husband, I’d give you poison. John H.: If you were my wife, I’d take it. “Why doesn’t Jimmy wear a bathing suit when he goes in swimming?” “Oh, nothing is good enough for him.” Mother (dreamily): I wonder what becomes of the stars in the day time. Prodigal Son (absently): I know a lot of them sleep till noon. 75 raoperiviHle High chuol . Iltiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii; 19X6 iiiiimiiiimiiiim imiiiiimiini' Economy Scotchman to Caddy: “Are you good at finding balls?” Caddy: “Yes, sir.” Scotchman: “Well, go find one and we’ll begin.” Robespiere: Ah, La belle dame la Guillotine, she are one beauty. Louis XVI: Aw, she give me a pain in the neck. Is That Economics? Hayes: “Does the government protect us? Blank silence. Hayes (continuing: “Well, who’s going to protect me while I’m walking home tonite? What if somebody’d hit me on the head? Who’ll protect me?” Roalf: Doc Bussis. Mr. Dell (sternly, in Chemistry class): “Mush, what are you doing?” Mush: “Huh? I don’t know.” Mrs. Arnett (leading the singing): “Now, I’ll divide you into parts. We’re wond’ring who’ll have the most parts. Miss Bouma: “Now class. I’ll pronounce a word and you tell me what it brings to your mind. ‘BRISTLES.’ ” Ed Braamse: “Raleigh!” “Oh, Jack, I’m so sorry, but I can only be a sister to you.” “All right, but you’ll have to give me a quarter a night to keep me out of the parlor.” Pat: Give me a sentence with the word “Asteroid.” Mike: If I asteroid get slapped. A blotter is a thing you spend your time looking for while the ink is drying. “There are no more enterprising young men. Why, I remember when it was a common thing for a young man to start out as a clerk and in a few years own the business.” “Yes, but cash registers have been invented since.” Coral B.: “I think the Charleston is awful.” Elizabeth K.: “I can’t learn it either.” “Aeroplanes will be the rage soon.” “Well, it’s nothing unusual for a man to fly off in a rage. “May I have the last dance with you?” “You’ve just had it.” June: I wonder where all the men are who can dance. Harriet: In dancing with all the girls who can dance. Bo: What are you doing now? Jo: Buying old wells, sawing them up and selling them for post holes. She (poutingly): Don’t you ever speak of love? He (tactfully): Er—yes. Lovely weather, isn’t it? “De doctuh say I got too much ir’n in muh blood.” “Does you eart much po’k, nigger?” ‘Sho’, whuhfo' yo’ ask?” “Nigger, you’s full o’ pig i’on.” Tink: What do they mean by the “Horn of Plenty.” Peewee: Mr. Dell’s saxophone. One selection is plenty. 76 77 1 WU8yiiS£J i Will a High School Education Pay in Dollars and Cents? The best financial investment one can make at fourteen is going to high school. It will pay and pay liberally in increased earning power. If you know a safe investment, if you can recog- nize a genuine bargain, if you can even begin to reason on finance, it is easy to prove that going to high school is the best investment one cati make. The following figures are vouched for by the United States Bureau of Education. They are based upon the investigation of the earning power of a number of boys from the various classes at the age of twenty-five. At that age the boys who went to work at fourteen were earning on the average $12.75 per week. I he boys of the same classes who took a high school course were earning at the age of twenty-five $31.00 per week. We estimate forty years as the earning period of a man s life, that is, from the time he is twenty until he is sixty years old. Let us assume that the earning power remains absolutely the same after the age of twenty-five, and then counting fifty weeks to the year, the average boy that goes to work at fourteen will earn $25,500 in a life time. The average boy with a high school education will earn $62,000 in the same length of time. The time spent in securing a high school education is forty months. Forty months of high school study, then, will increase the earning power of the average boy $36,000. If you are a boy of average ability a high school course is worth $45.00 per day or $900.00 per month to you while going to high school. More than this, the high school course will bring out and de- velop your best qualities and your greatest strength. It will broaden your sympathies, sharpen your intellect, extend your mental horizon, and multiply your capabilities. Your fund of information gleaned from a high school course may be worth much, but the thinking power is by far the greater asset. The thinking power gained by unraveling an involved Latin sentence, twenty years later helps you to read your abstract of land title correctly. Just now the future lies before you. Just now you are master of your own fate in regard to going to high school. If you fail to grasp this opportunity now, wailing ten years from now will not avail. Regrets for neglected opportunities do not pay cash dividends. Now, not later, is the seed time. As you sow, you will reap. BOARD OF EDUCATION GEORGE LANG, President J. S. SCHREUDER, Secretary JOHN H. TER AVEST, Treasurer DR. STICKLEY L. J. HINKEN 78 The Fisher Company' PRINTERS STATIONERS oMajestic Theatre Building Grand Rapids, cTVlichigan CALENDAR AUGUST 29—Registration day for Freshmen and new Juniors; 31—First day of school. SEPTEMBER 3—Mrs. Frank’s party for Ethelmae Robinson. 7— Labor day vacation. 8— Back at school again. 10—Farmers’ Day at Grand Rapids Fair. 13— Mr. Roosenraad goes driving??? 14— Mr. Dell drives Buick Coach to school. 17-18—Berlin Fair Vacation—Oh Boy! 24—P. T. A. gives reception for faculty. 26—F'irst Football game at Grandville. 26—Freshmen Reception at I. O. O. F.— what little black noses and knees. (Continued on Page 81) Tasker’s Drug Store Drugs and Sundries Phone 50F2 79 Compliments of OTTAWA COUNTY GAS AND OIL CO. SERVICE STATION ON THE DIXIE 1 80 Pet Milk Co. Pet Brand Evaporated Milk Phone 9 CALENDAR 29— Bouma-Hayes-Albers-Yount Blow- out party hoping to get to G. R. 30— First Immunization Day—“Does it hurt?” OCTOBER 1— New janitor, Mr. Morrison, arrives. 2— Second Football game at Lee High. 5—Pictures taken—“How did you look?” (Continued on 7—Second Immunization Day—not so bad this time. 9—Third Football game with Creston here. 9—Senior weenie roast at Grand Hav- en (Jubbie earns $1.00). 13—Pictures arrive—mostly good. 1-1—Last Immunization Day—what a relief. 15—Jennette Maris celebrates her birth- day by visiting school. Page 83) YOUR TELEPHONE Distance is not measured in miles, but in minutes. Use the LONG DISTANCE SERVICE. The United Home Telephone Company 81 Compliments of The Coopersville State Bank CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $80,000 Chas. P. Lillie, President L. 1). Mills, Vice-President M. Durham, Cashier Paul Hahn, Assistant Cashier Wayne Murray, Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS Chas. P. Lillie, Pres. L. D. Mills, Vice-Pres. M. Durham Ellis Lillie Hugh E. Lillie Chas. A. Vandegrift A. E. Bonner B. P. Sherwood Dr. J. N. 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BAKER BAKER Linoleum, Rugs, and Window Shades Phone 460 Opposite Piano Factory Grand Haven, Mich. Largest Stock in Ottawa County L. J. Schipper Barber Shop COURTEOUS TREATMENT—SERVICE—GOOD WORK Ladies’ Hair Cutting a Specialty 96 r LUBBEN and RANKANS General Merchandise Home of Red Goose Shoes and Ball Band Rubbers Phone 35 J. W. Scott Guaranteed Battery Service Zoet’s Garage — Coopersville i i I I i i i 1 CALENDAR 11—Basket ball tournament at Muske- gon. 17— Mother-Daughter Banquet. 18— New Rules go into effect. 26—“The Maid and the Golden Slipper given by Girls' Glee Club. 29—Beginning of Spring Vacation. APRIL 3—Girls’ camping party at Comstock Park. (Continued on 6— Miss Hutzel gives talk in assembly. 7— Basketball players receieve their “C s.” 12— Pictures for Annual taken. 13— Basketball teams have pictures taken at G. R. 15-16—Junior Play, “When Smith Stepped Out.” 21—P. T. A. Play, “Yimmie Yonsin’s Yob.” Page 99) The Best in Drug Store Merchandise The Best in Drug Store Service NELSON’S The Store Coopersville, Michigan 97 98 J. S. SCHREUDER qA Complete Line of graduation (jifts Coopersville, Mich. for Economical transportation V CHEVROLET LEMMEN BROS. I Coopersville i 4----------------- Allendale j ------------+ CALENDAR 2-1—Commercial Contest at Muskegon Heights. 27— Grade pupils give Operetta for P. T. A. 28— Lollipop day at Civics class. MAY 3— Annual goes to press. 4— Declamatory elimination tryout. 12— Declamatory contest. 13- 1-1—Vacation for 8th grade exams. 1-1—Doris Bond goes to State Commer- cial Contest. 20—Teachers' crabby days. 28—Track Meet. 30—Memorial Day. JUNE 2— Junior-Senior Banquet. 3- -1—Senior Play, “When A Feller Needs A Friend.” 6—Baccalaurette Sermon. 10— All school picnics. 11— Commencement. •f----------- —-------------- — ------—•— -------- WM. 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