Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG H.S.|||||||||||||||||R0DE0||||||||||||||||1932|||||||||||||||| We, the Class of 1932, of Coopersville High School, State of Michigan,being of sound mind and memory and realizing that the end of our high school career is drawing near, do therefore make this, our last will and testament: We, the Class of 1932, bequeath to the faculty our undying love and unbounded admiration and sympathy. We bequeath our more personal possessions as follows: I, Florence Allen, bequeath my power of fluent speech to Donald Fryer. May it be a profit to him as it has been to me. We, Willard Antonides and June Witcop, bequeath the privilege of opening all the windows whenever we please to our successors in the back seat. I, Jean Bouwer, bequeath my dimples to Margaret Calkins. “They go a long way, Margaret.” I, Jack Braamse, bequeath the privilege of playing cards with Gertie to Ed. Otterbein. I, Justin Brown, bequeath the privilege of sitting with the girls to Warren Reynolds. We, Lloyd and Floyd Brown, bequeath the privilege of being the handsomest twins in C. 11. S. to Arthur and Archie Lieflers. I, Mary Cook, bequeath the privilege of saying “Ah” while recit- ing to Bill Mergener. 1, Elsie Crouse, leave my happy disposition to lva Holmes. We, William O’Brien, Johanna Dahm and Hazel Dyke, leave our red hair to anybody liking it, but we suggest Dickie Mergener, Leona Kramer and Frances Venema. I, Lester Dennis, bequeath the art of leaving people alone to Ber- nie Dewitt. “It will do you good, Bernard.” I, Miriam DeWitt, bequeath my charming personality and entranc- ing beauty to Loretta Cheyne, although she really doesn't need it. I, Elbert Doane, bequeath my expressive eyes to Georgetta Root. I, Lawrence Draft, bequeath Jerre Jean to Jay Bouwer. I, Cornelia Dyksterhous, bequeath my school-girl complexion to Dorthie Bennink. We, Ruth Ferguson and Forrest Hackett, bequeath our very close friendship to Red and Marion. This really is unnecessary but we hope they enjoy it as we have. We, George and Howard Harmsen, bequeath the privilege of be- ing Lamont shieks to John VanHouten and A1 VanSinger. I, Howard Hintz, bequeath my lost dreams to Hart Holmes. I Bert Horling, bequeath the privilege of talking out loud in as- sembly to Jim Kelly. I, Ellen Klatt, bequeath my green necklace to anyone wishing to have his picture taken. I, Willamene Howard, bequeath my love for dancing to Elizabeth Ann Muzzall. Page Twenty-one

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Illlllllllllllll!® H.S IIIIIIIIIIIIIHII RODEO||||||||||||||||!1932||||||||||||||||| ourselves. Whatever we have been in these four years, we will be in life. Dreamy, energetic, wise and strong. There is a place for each one of us in that great future that we are just now catching a glimpse of. We know not what life holds for us; there is a curtain drawn be- tween us and that dim, uncertain plane. What shall we be, what shall we do, what shall we accomplish? No one can answer those questions for us. Many times there will be no friends to shield us from pain, no one to guard us from dangerous pitfalls. Our lives are what we alone make them! Classmates, let us be sturdy and strong! Let us build straight, beautiful lives! Let us find peace, joy, success and happiness. We must be prepared for pain, for stumbling blocks, for danger. There is much loveliness in life—if we but find it, much peace and contentment if we but seek it. So, in the dim tomorrow, remember our motto, “Be square, and be wise.” Remember and do not slip in the path you are treading, do not falter, do not fail, but go on and on and on. Page Twenty

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||||||I|IIIIIIII|O.H.S.|||||||||||||||||RODEO||||||||||||||||1932|||||||||||||||| I, Jacob Kraker, bequeatli my bashfulness to Perd Reynolds. I, Daisy LaMoore, bequeath my economics books to anyone who desires it. I, Geneva Laug, bequeath the privilege of making speeches on the causes of depression to Hermie Lubben. Gone, but not forgotten. I, Kathryn Lawton, bequeath my friendliness to Grace Custer. 1, ]ames LiefTers, bequeath the art of making mischief to Jack Kramer. I, Robert Lull, bequeath the art of wearing seven different colors at once to Carl Leggett. 1, Ida Meyer, bequeath my ability to entertain my friends to Max- ine Leach. I, John Muzzall bequeath my polished manner to Raymond Cry- derman. I, Jacob Post, bequeath the art of getting by without working to anybody who cares to accept it. I, Wilbur Posthumus, bequeath my height to Harold Elenbaas. Do I get a commission if you join the circus? I, Vernon Pryer, bequeath my knowledge of chemistry to Eva Warner. I, Leona Schipper, bequeath my ability to break hearts to Evelyn Shave. I. Grace Smith, bequeath my ability in commercial work to Ruth Walcott. I, Miriam Stevens, bequeath my sweet face and serious nature to Marion Culligan. I, Kenneth Scouten, bequeath my unfailing self confidence and self- control to Louis Laug. I, George Timmerman, bequeath to Evelyn McClain the ability to throw things. It may help you to throw flat-irons and frying-pans. We, John Veeneman and Beatrice Walt, bequeath to Sadie Post and Howard Vanderlinden our common sense and modesty. I, Mildred Way, bequeath my moral support and unflinching cour- age to anyone taking oratory. I, Cora Westrate, bequeath my golden curls to Luella Barkel. Gentlemen prefer blends, you know. I, Bernice Wildev, bequeath my ability to play basket-ball to Barbara Grace McBride. May she become as famous as I did. I, Esther Wolford, bequeath the ability to cause a sensation to Carol VanDuine. We, the Class of’32, of Coopersville High School, Coopersville, Michigan, hereby appoint as our legal executor, R. YanRaalte, of this, our last will and testament, on this 6th day of April, 1932. M. M. LUTHER Page Twenty-two