Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1934 volume:

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J FOOTPRINTS 1934 Published by the Senior Class of COOPERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Coopersville, Michigan Table of Contents Rook I —.Administration Faculty School Board Rook II—Classes Senior Junior Sophomore Freshmen Book III—Activities Forensics Dramatics Music Athletics Book IV— Humor and Adver tisement Foreword IN presenting this first volume of “Footprints” we have endeavored to give the student body some- thing, which will, in future years, help to recall many happy experiences. We hope that these reminiscences in pictures and words will give inspiration toward greater achievements in the walk of life w hich ea h one will follow. May this volume alwaxsbe treasur- ed in the hearts of each member ol the student body. TO WILLARD Df.JONCjF, who has been our faithful friend and advisor, and whose conslant support and generous assistance has helped make this Annual a success, we, the Class of 1934, dedicate this first volume of “Footprints”................. DEDICATI Administration School Board Members President - - - Dr. A. E. Stickley Secretary - James Schreuder Treasurer .... Porter Ref.d Trustee ..... Ray Hastings Trustee .... Dr. H. A. Muzzall FOOTPRINTS ♦- Charles Veldhuis, M. A. “Logie i« Logic” Superintendent History (ierman Debating Hoys (Slee Club Hope College Cniversity of Micliignn Evangeline Grooters, A. B. “Words are meaningless unless properly strung to- gether.” Latin English Hope College Glenn Fynewever. A. B. “He is a gentleman upon whom we build an absolute trust.” Science 11 istory Seouting Advisor of Sophomore ('lass Calvin College Jeanette VanderNaald. A. B. “The reason firm, the temperate will. Endurance, foresight, strength and skill.” Social Sciences Hirls Glee Club Hope College Advisor of Freshman ('lass Helen Sorr. B. S. “Teachers will Is friends if we only let them.” Commercial Advisor of Junior Class 411 Club Western State Teachers College Willard DeJonge. A. B. “A lioy, a man, a jolly good fellow.” .Mathematic's Seal Scouting Advisor of Senior Class Advisn of Annual IV T. A. President Hope College Agnes Wilson, A. B. “A willing hel|K� r and an excellent friend.” German Public Speaking Pe Initiation and Oratory St:.nip Club Jouinaiisin Cnivcisitx of Michigan Raymond VanRaalte, A. B, “No star ever rose and set without influence somewhere” Science Hope College Athletics Page Six FOOTPRINTS ♦ - ♦ Co urses of Study The ordinary student enters high school with no definite idea of what his life work is to be. During the first two years he follows a definite course, outlined by the faculty. Then, after completing these two years, he should have decided on the course he wishes to pursue and chooses his subjects accordingly. For graduation, 16 units are required. English and Literature Department The two principal aims of an English course in high school are first, to acquire more skill in reading ability, and secondly, to improve the use of correct and enlarged expression. 1 he latter aim is a continuation of the work carried on in the grades in a more advanced and detailed manner in the freshman class. An appreciation of literature is mstilled by the study of “Silas Marner”, “Idylls of the King , and “Ivanhoe . I he sophomore course consists of the application of the gramatical principles into practical use, tech- nically called Rhetoric. “ Three Narrative Poems”, “The Merchant of enice , and “A lale of 1 wo Cities” are studied during this year with the added appreciation for proper rhetoric. Although the first aim has already been touched upon in the fresh- men and sophomore courses, increased emphasis is placed upon this phase of English during the Junior and Senior years, plus a brief sum- 111 iry of gram n ir review. American and English Literature are studied alternately and the pupils are given the choice of each or both. Each course includes the study of the prominent authors, their lives, works and the period in which they wrote. These courses cover vari- ous types of writings such as poetry, dramas, essays, oratory, fiction, biography and short story. Thus we expect that any student who has completed either the three or four year’s work in English should be properly qualified to take his place in society or continue his endeavors in institutions of higher learning. Social Sc iences Our social studies courses are divided into four main divisions. Our Freshmen start with Ancient and Medieval History. This is the story of man’s achievements in the past and is both fascinating and beneficial. Both ancient and medieval history afford ample opportun- ity for students not only to learn to respect and honor ancient peoples for their discoveries, but also to make some of the lessons learned bv them their own. 1 he Sophomores in Modern History study the old world with the Page Seven -----------------FOOTPRINTS----------------------------♦ chief object of learning national developments and the influence on their neighbors. American history is studied by the Juniors, relating our past his- tory to our present government, tariff, banking, foreign relationships and political partv development. The Seniors spend the first semester on Civics, w hich consists of development and w'orkings of present day I . S. government, w ith a study of current news topics. The second semester is devoted to Eco- nomics, with its labor problems and business principles paralleled w ith current news. Science Department Three courses are offered, general science, chemistry and physics. General science given in the Freshman year includes a general knowledge of the various sciences, such as agriculture, astronomy, bi- ologv, chemistry, physiology, physics and zoology. 1 hroughout the ve ir various demonstrations or experiments am performed, usually by the instructor, in connection with the lessons. 1 his course is intended to be leading stone to physics and chemistry and not for a pupil to gain a vast amount of knowledge of each sub-division in one vear’s time. Chemistrv and physics are taken during the junior and senior vears for ihose students who wish to follow the academic course of study. Chemistry deals with the composition and changes in form of matter. Chemistry is verv closely associated to hie and industry and is found in connection with other forms of science. Students are re- quired to perform experiments every week verifying the laws and changes in matter given in the lessons. Physics deals with the physical form of matter and energy. The subject is sub-divided into mechanics, heat, sound, light and electric- ity. As in chemistry, the students work in the laboratory to verify laws and conditions with each lesson. The practical knowledge of physics is discussed which can be used directly in life. Mathematics Department The purpose of the study of mathematics in high school is to broaden the reasoning powers of the high school student. Besides be- ing useful as a diciplinary subject, mathematics is the foundation study of many professions. The engineer, aviator, chemist, carpenter, machinist, astronomer and navigator have each found mathematics necessary in his work. Geometric principles are used continually in architectural designing, dentistry, as well as the various arts. Our school offers three years of mathematics. Algebra is taught the first year to all students. It develops the power to represent quan- titative relationships by formulas and equations, also the reasoning ability to solve such equations. Plane Geometry is required the see- page Eight FOOTPRINTS ♦ -♦ ond year. It is a study of figures by a process of reasoning and thus develops habits of careful, connected, accurate thinking. These habits are necessary in all fields of work. The third year of mathematics may be taken by either Juniors or Seniors, the first semester being de- voted to Solid Geometry and the second semester to Advanced Algebra. Foreign Languages Everybody in this country uses the English language hundreds of times every day. What could be more helpful in the correct use of English than the drill in grammer and sentence structure which is ob- tained by the study of Latin or German? Approximately forty per cent of the words in the English language are derived from Latin and practically the same percentage from the German. A study of these languages greatly enriches and increases the students’ vocabulary of usable English words Resides these benefits, the lolk lore and stories of these foreign and ancient peoples give us a background of knowledge and culture which is helpful in the study of English Literature and beneficial through life. Co mmercial The general aim of the commercial department is to acquaint the student with modern business trends, to give them a general idea of what goes on in the business office, to cultivate good citizenship and furnish a background for an appreciation of the finer things of life through encouraging study in the fine arts along with the commercial work. The following subjects are taught in the Commercial Department: Shorthand, Bookkeeping and Typewriting. 1 he aims of one-year of Bookkeeping are: i. To cover the funda- mental principles of elementary bookkeeping, teaching the various books of entry and how to use them. 2. How to care for a set of books in a small business. 3. How to handle one’s own affairs in a business like manner. 4. How to deal with others in every day business affairs. 5. How to recognize different pieces of commercial paper, their pur- pose, how used, etc. The aims of Typewriting: 1. To train pupils to do efficiently what they will be called upon to do in the course of a day’s work in an office. 2. To give them knowledge that will aid them no matter what their vocation becomes, a personal value. 3. To teach the parts and set-up of the various types of business letters. 4. How to address en- velopes and properly enclose letters, enclosures, checks, circulars, etc. 5. To acquaint the pupil with various types of office machinery such as the mimeograph, etc. 6. The use of, and how to semi, telegrams, ca- blegrams, etc. 7. The set-up of legel documents. Page Nine FOOTPRINTS The aims in one year of Shorthand are: i. To give the student the theory material of the Gregg Manual, supplemented by Progresshe Exercises, Speed Studies, and the Gregg Writer. 2. To obtain good shorthand penmanship, and transcription ability. 3. To give the stu- dent an idea of uses of shorthand in an office, and personal uses that can be made of the subject. One of the courses entered into with the most trepidation and re- luctance is probably that of Public Speaking. Vet before the end of the year even the most timid are forced to admit an increased facility in expressing themselves befoie others. The larger aim of the course is to guide a student toward an oral expression of his thoughts which is organized, natural and pleasing. With this end in view two more specific aims are seen. The first is to learn a few of the chief fundamentals of good speech, and the second is to apply these fundamentals by actually speaking. To learn, one must do, is particularly true of speaking, either pri- vately or publicly. One may write exceedingly well, and yet speak very poorly. A person must have something to say, but he must also know how to say it. With this in mind, then, students are given every opportunity to speak, using all kinds of speeches. Some of these speeches are: salestalks, debates, business meetings, storv telling, talks on character, vocations, hobbies, art, music, chairmanship, etc. Public speaking is intended to develop in the student an initiative in thinking, an ability to express himself in any class where oial ex- pression is needed, and a practical outlook toward future citizenship. Page Ten FOOTPRINTS Classes ...........as the breezes slowly filled the sails the ship of classes left the port. As the time passed by the ship maintained its steady course unmoved by the wildest blasts of wintry winds. Before long the ship seems to reach its destination with its added cargo.......... even so the student. Page Eleven ,--------FOOTPRINTS---------♦ SENIORS ■'V Kj Jr t SENIOR OFFICERS President . Eugene O Brien Vice-President .... PaulTerAvest Secretary and Treasurer . . Emma Schmidt Advisor........................ MR- DeJonge COMMITTEES Committe for Class Motto, Class Colors, Class Flower Louise Spinner William Mergener Emma Schmidt George Dinkei. iMargaret Klosterhouse Committee for Announcements and Invitations Margaret Parish Uldene Roth Donald Laug Class Motto—The Elevator to Success is Usually Stuck— Try the Stairs.” Class Flower—White Rose Class Colors—Blue and Silver Page Twelve Carl Merkins FOOTPRINTS M Tgiret Kloosterhouse •Sli« who laughs—lasts. ' Arnold Tikkanean ••The groat thing in this wo Id is not where we stand. Imt in what dlreetion we are going. Ruth McMillan “Who will hum those little tones. When I am gone away And who will come those minutes late. Most every other day. Lynn Wilkinson A youth of Fortune and F i me Unknown. A lan-h • I red gioans is worth a hun in any market. TTldene Roth True worth is in being— not seeming. Raymond Bush “But work is work and must In done, but as I work 1 have my fun. Evelyn McClain Life isn’t what it is, It’s what you make it. Page Thirteen ♦----------FOOTPRINTS----------♦ Janet Hovingh “A Tiouble is wliat you in ike it.” Evert Way “Youth in pleasure shouhl he spent. Are will route we'll then repent.” Mabel Otterbein “Truth that’s brighter than gems. Trust that’s purer than pearls.” Fred Marshall “Men are not like women, only use their tongue for weapons.” Paul Ter Avest “Ami the best of all ways to lengthen the days, is to take a few hours from the night.” Marie Smith “Priceless pearls are found in silent natures.” Eugene O'Brien “The Wisest man could ask no more of fate. Than to be simple, modest, manly and true.” Emma Schmidt “Perfect Ad for pep and pepsodent.” Page Fourteen ♦- FOOTPRINTS -♦ Nooma Mergener ••To be efficient in � quiet way. That is my wish throughout the day. Louis Laug “Though vanquished. he still could argue. June Bliss “Veiy pleasant is the fire- light. Better still the moon- light. Robert Hard If I can not do great things. 1 can do small things in a great way. Donald Laug Nothing is fair or good alone. Frances Venema None but herself can he her parallel. Clare Rhodes My heart is of wax Modeled as she pleases. Perd Reynolds To those who knew thee not. No words can paint And those who knew thee Know all words are faint. Page Fifteen F OOTPRINTS William Mergener “Koops faithful with that singleness of aim — Friend- ship.” Margaret Van Oeffelin “Life is an adventure. Per- ilous and gay.” Benjamin Westrate “Optimism, competence, and a hit of humor combined. Beatrice Hovingh “The iron of one stout heart shall make a thousand quail.” Margaret Parish “Pretty as a peach. Such as school boys always long for. when they're out of reach.” Ld Leemon “The Ford. Mustache, and Alice—that's Ld.” Thelma Nichols “We wish her curly hair were as contagious as her smile.” Kenneth Brown “Brainv and A man among muscular, men.” Page Sixteen FOOTPRINTS---------♦ Georgetta Root ••The secret of popularity is to remember what to for- get. George Dinkel Ijlfp is not measured by the time we live. Louise Spinner “Deeds are greater things than words are.” Gordon Peterson “Although diffieulty may retaid your progress. It will never destroy your efforts.” Howard Ten Brink “T’wonld not he surprising if he should sui prise the wot Id.” Herman Lubben ”A une Jewel, the worth of whir!: eannot he hidden.” Earl Petera “A Trio: Earl, a ball, a foiiehdown.” Zora O’Bradivich “Brave, but modest and grandly shy.” Page Seventeen Juno Bliss Art 2. 3 Junior Play 3 Journalism 4 Stamp (3uli 4 Secretary Stamp Club 4 Kenneth Brown Football 1, 2. 3. 4 Track 2. 3. 4 Scouting 1, 2, 3. 4 Raymond Bush Football 1. 4 Track 3. 4 Scouting 2. 3, 4 George Dinkel Entered from Conklin 3 Art 3 Robert Hard Stamp Club 2, 4 Scouting 1, 2, 3. 4 Debating 1. 2, 3 Art 4 Basketball 1 Beatrice Hovingh Entered from Grandvilie 3 Home Economics 4 Janet Hovingh Entered from Grandvilie 3 Home Economics 4 Margaret Kloosterhouse Glee Club 1, 2 Girl Scouts 3 Art 4 Journalism 4 Donald Laug Football 2. 3. 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Glee Club 1 Pres, (’lass ? Athletic Editor of Annual FOOTPRINTS Senior Activities Ld Leemon Football 3. 4 Pres, of ('lass 3 Entered from Conklin 3 Louis Laug Football 1 Band 1 Basketball 1. 2 Oratory 3 Junior Plav 3 O.atory 3, Debating 3. 4 Scouting 1 Glee Club 2 Senior Plav Advertising Manager of Annual Herman Lubben Declamation 1, 2 Debating 2, 3, 4 Oratory 3-4 student Manager 3 A. A. Play 4 Opeiettta 1 Glee Club 1, 2, 4 Yaledietoi bin Fred Marshall Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Capt. of Football 4 Track 2. 3, 4 Evelyn McClain Girl Scouts 1, 3 Journalism 3 4-11 Club 4 Ruth McMillan Entered fiom Allendale 3 Neoma Mergener Glee Club 1. 4 Journalism 3 Art 2 William Mergener A. A. Play 4 Junior Play 3 Athletic Manager 4 Football 1, 2, 3 Track 1, 3 Vice-President of Class 2 Carl Merkins Entered from Xunica 3 Thelma Nichols Entered from Grand ltapids 2 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Zora O'Bradavitch Entered from Xunica 3 Art 4 Debating 3 Eugene O’Brien Football 2. 3. 4 Glee Club 1. 4 Pres, of Senior Class Editor-in-Chief of Annual Juniot Plav Senior Plav Mabel Otterbein Junior Plav Sect, of Class 1 Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Operetta 1 See. Treas. of Glee Club 4 Assistant Editor-in-Chief Annual Senior Play Margaret Parish Entered from Allendale 3 Glee ('lub 3. 4 Junior Play Senior Play Earl Peters Football 3. 4 Track 3 Joke Editor Annual Entered from Conklin 3 Gordon Peterson Entered from Xunica 3 Scouting 3. 4 Art 4 Perd L. Reynolds Football 1, 2, 4 Scouting 2, 3, 4 Clare Rhodes Entered from Conklin 3 Football 3, 4 Pres. A. A. 3 Senior Play Page Eighteen Georgetta Root pec®amntion 1, 2 Art 1 Debating 2 Girl Scouts 3 journalism 3, 4 Art Editor of Annual Uldene Roth Glee Club 1 Journalism 2, 3, 4 Person il Editor of “Echo” Senior Play Emma Schmidt Glee Club 1, 4 Operetta 1 Art 2 Junior Play 3 See.-Tieas. of Sr. ('lass. Editor of “The Echo” 3f 4 Camp Fire 1 Senior Play Louise Spinner Glee Club 1 Journalism 2. 3, 4 Joke Editor of “Green Onion” 3 Salutato rian FOOTPRINTS- Marie Smith Glee Club 1. 4 Journalism 2, 3. 4 Howard Ten Brink Elite ed from Allendale Scouting 3. 4 Paul Ter Avest Junior Plav A. A. Plav 4 Debating 4 Subseri lit ion Manager of An- nual Glee Club 1. 4 Declamation 1 Vice-Pies, of (lass 1, 4 Sec.-Trens. of Glee Club 4 Senior Play Arnold Tikkanen Football 2, 3. 4 Track 1. 2. 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Jin ml 1 Margaret Van Oeffelin Entered from Conklin 3 Ait 3 Frances Venema Journalism 2. 4 Girl Scouts 3 Glee Club 1 Treas. of Stamp Club 4 Alumni Editor of Annual Treas. of Class 2 Senior Play Evert Way Track 1. 2, 3 Scouting 1, 2 Football 2 Art 4 Benjamin Westrate A. A. Play 4 T aek 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Journalism 4 Lvnn Wilkinson Entered from Conklin 3 Art 3 Page Nineteen FOOTPRINTS ♦ ♦ Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1034, having assembled together for the last time, in making our farewell, do hereby testify before a notary public, the disposition of our worldly goods as follows: We, the Senior Class of 1934, bequeath to our teachers, our never ending sympathy and patience which jou have taught us to treasure. Y’ou will need it, we are positive. Our personal goods we bequeath as follows: I, June Bliss, bequeath my ability of getting boy friends to Leona Hecksel. May ou gain such good results as 1. We, Kenneth Brown and Perd Reynolds, bequeath our love for argument to Helen Bennic k and Jack Lillie. Warning! Don’t let your tongue run away with you! I, Ray Bush, bequeath my pleasing manner to Eldon Klatt. Take care to use it to an advantage. I, George Dinkel, bequeath my ability of bluffing the teachers to Richard Mergener. Do you need it, Dick? I. Robert Hard, bequeath my astounding vocabulary to Harold Burmaster. We, Beatrice and Janet Hovingh, bequeath our privilege of being considered twins to Robert and Ann Mosher. Live up to the role, won’t you? We, Margaret Kloosterhouse and Thelma Nichols, bequeath our entrancing locks to Ivy Thurkettle and lone DeCan. All the success that goes with them, too! I, Donald Laug, bequeath my wav with the girls to Harvey Veene- man. They swallow hook, line and anchor, Harvey. We, Louis Laug and Paul TerAvest, bequeath our gift of debating to Clarence Venema and El wood McMillan. I, Ld Leemon, bequeath iny undving faithfulness toward Alice Haas to Steve Meyer. Don’t fail me, Steve. I, Herman Luben, bequeath my intelligent and studious nature to James Mulder. I, Fred Marshall, bequeath my athletic training to Allan Hamble- ton. Girls fall for a football hero, you know. I, Evelyn McClain, bequeath my willingness to help others to Betty Muzzall. I, Ruth McMillan, bequeath my common sense to Floyd Hecksel. There’s no place in this world for nonsense, Floyd. Page Twenty ♦--------------------FOOTPRINTS--------------------------------+ I, Neoma Mergener, bequeath my bewitching eyes to Maynard Sietsema. Beware! I, Eugene O’Brien, bequeath my excelled disposition to Irene Meindertsma. May it serve to your advantage. I, William Mergener, bequeath my art of making friends to Carolyn Lillie. A good nature excells all, t arolyn. I, Carl Merkins, bequeath my beautiful red hair to anyone desir- ing it. I, Zora O’Bradovitch, bequeath my energetic nature to Thelma Cook. It’s a real asset, Thelma. I, Margaret Parish, bequeath mv chemistry book to William Seek- man. Maybe you can get some sense out of it. I, Earl Peters, bequeath rnv frequent trips down town every night to James Kelly. It’s a long ways, but worth it. I, (Jordon Peterson, bequeath mv privilege of driving the Nunica Limited to mv brother, Clinton. May you enjoy it as much as 1 did. 1, Marie Smith, bequeath my physics book to Jack Conley. Every- thing is underlined, that’s reallv important, Jack. I, Mabel Otterbein, bequeath my optimistic spirit to Mary Lou Muller. I, Clare Rhodes, bequeath Barbara to Roger. See to it that you take good care of her, young man. We, Georgetta Root and Frances Venema, bequeath our abilitv of hiving friendly quarrels to Roy Peck and Orvill Beatty, respectively. Advice: kiss and make up. I, Emma Schmidt, bequeath mv good times that I have had by laughing to Elizabeth Smith and Jeannetta Bennink. There’s plenty for both. I, Howard Ten Brink, bequeath my A’s in physics to Jacob Bouw- kamp, providing you work to get them. I, Arnold Tikkanen, bequeath my stature to Dorothy Thomas. Sometimes it comes in handy. I, Evert Wav, bequeath my privilege of being the shiek of the class to Albert Kramer. A very interesting role, my boy. 1, Margaret VanOeffelen, bequeath my privilege of entertaining at noon hours to Goldie Wiegerink. I, Benjamin Westrate, bequeath my privilege of getting into mis- chief seventh hour assembly to Beinardine Lawrence. Take care, Mfs$ Gcooters has a keen eye-sight. I, Lv'qri .Wilkinson, bequeath my art of exaggerating to William Roth. Good luck in gettiug things across. We, the Class of 19 4, hereby appoint as our administrator of our last will and testament Mr. Willard De)onge, on this 29th day of March, 1934. ULDENE ROTH AND LOUISE SPINNER' Page Twenty-one FOOTPRINTS ♦ Class Prophecy July, 1944 “All aboard for Coopers ville,” Ld Leemon, pilot of the Kohler Amphibian, called out as I boarded. In an hour or so I would be at the reunion of the Class of 1934. What fun, when we would be to- gether again, renewing old acquaintances and school day memories. While we landed at Grand Rapids to take on passengers, to mv surprise, Margaret VanOffelen came aboard. After talking with her, I learned that she and Zora O’Bradovitch were employed as nurses for TenBrink and Tikkanen, M. D’s., who have successfully established a hospital in Titusville. On arriving at Coopersville, Frances Venema joined us and I was surprised to learn that she is now Mrs. Donald Laug, and that they re- side on the Laug homestead, just northwest of town. She informed us that Don was detained at home to care for a sick cow-, but would ar- rive shortly. While touring the city, we noticed many changes had taken place. Lillie’s Department Store has been replaced by a fine new building, covering a full city block and is owned by Peters Dinkel. Marie Smith and Evel n McClain are modeling for them, and Uldene Roth is chief cashier. It has been hinted that Wilkinson and Peterson are closing their Funeral Home and have undertaken the real estate business, due to the fact that deaths are becoming fewer and fewer. The Hovingh sisters have an unusual but very modern hat shoppe. As w'e went up East Main street and started to climb the hill, we discovered that the building of our high school days had been com- pletely torn down and replaced with a mammoth building of present day architecture. On entering the lobby, we met Ray Push, present superintendent of schools, Margaret Kloosterhouse, head of English de- partment and Louise Spinner, commercial instructor. While talking with them, we learned that William Mergener is the present coach of athletics. After inspecting the new building, we entered the banquet hall as the high school orchestra played the popular piece, “Internat- ionale.” We were shown to our places at the several tables, which were placed the length of the gymnasium. After an enjovable dinner, Clare Rhodes, prominent oil man from the city of Conklin, acted as toastmaster, introducing Mayor Perd Rey- nolds, who handed us the key and welcomed us to the Biggest Little City in Western Michigan. The next speaker of the evening was Ruth McMillan, who has spent the last eight years as a missionary in the Far East. Carl Merkins, president of the Peoples Bank, at Nunica, spoke on Page Twenty-two FOOTPRINTS the topic of Modern Banking, after which Emma Schmidt and Thelma Nichols, prima donnas of (.hand Opera in Chit ago, favored us v ith a couple of present day pieces. The toastmaster introduced one of our ablest scholars, Eugene O’Brien, who at the present time is our representative lrt m filth dis- trict in Congress, and is doing everything possible to further the ad- vantages of the Great St. Lawrence Water Way. The meeting was interrupted by the presence of Margaret Parish, who had just arrived by airplane from Norfolk, Virginia, where she has been visiting Fred Marshall, Ensign of the Navy, stationed at Norfolk Navy Yards. She reports meeting Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Westrate. Mrs Westrate, the former June Bliss, now resides there with her hus- band on a poultry farm. The last number on the program was a report by Robert Hard, tralfic inspector for the New' York Central Railway, on the following class members w ho were unable to attend this reunion: Neoma Mergener, employed as air hostess on the New York-San- Francisco Trans Continental Airways. Evert Way, operator of a pugilist training camp at Saratoga Springs, New York. Mabel Otterbein, manager of a health resort at Hot Springs, Ark. Kenneth Brown, a mining engineer, last heard from in Northern Canada. As this was the last number on the program, w'e arose to go, but became aw'are of an increasing disturbance in one corner, and upon investigating discovered Louis Laug, Paul TerAvest and Herman Luben, “The Debating Trio of 1934 ’ now famous lawyers of this city, still trying to convince each other that the government should have control of the radio system. The remainder of the evening was spent in renewing old acquaint- ances, after which w-e departed, hoping that we might all meet again some time in the future. G. E. R. Page Twenty-three +----------FOOTPRINTS---------♦ Class History September, 1930 marks the beginning of a four years’ record of outstanding achievements for the class of'34. The group of 41 “green’’ noisy Freshmen soon showed itself capable of qualifying for a place in the annals of C. H. S. history. Many Seniors, as well as Sophs and Juniors, looked with envy at the places occupied by Freshmen on the Honor Roll. We made an outstanding record the first year in musical ability and stage performance, by donating two of our members for the Operetta “Crocodile Island”. The progressive, enthusiastic spirit we had portrayed as Freshmen was increased with our entrance as Sophomores. Though we decreased in number somewhat, we increased abundantly in wisdom and ability. We were the smallest class in 1931-32 having a total of 34 members. We were lacking however, only in number. Throughout the )ear we gained recognization in all phases of school activities. Several mem- bers made the first squad in football, one in basketball, and one of our class took first place at the Regional Meet in track. We also had representatives doing very well in oratory. In addition to all of these scholastic achievements, we also enjoyed many social activities. luniors Our number was re inforced by the entrance of class- mates from Nunica, Lamont, Allendale, and Conklin. The confidence we had obtained through our past success, was now accompanied by bv the self satisfied feeling of real prestage, for now we were among the upper classmen. However, we did not slacken our pace toward the high goal of success at which we had aimed. Once again the class distinguished itself in athletics, as well as Debating and Oratory. Our Junior play,“Beads on a String”, composed of a very capable cast, was a huge success under the equally capable directing of Miss Sorr. When the time approached for the great social function of the year, we once again showed our competent judgment and independence by throwing aside the cloak of formality and pretence, defied conventions, and gave the Seniors a banquet that was different, one w-here they could really be themselves. Plain, but very enjoyable to all. The goal at last!! Self confident, dignified, noble Seniors!! The most enjovable of all High School years. What a record we make in this, our last year—ten football letter men—three chan pion del aieis — four Seniors out of a cast of six in an all school play, “Haunted”— —outstanding representatives in Oratory and Track. A record to be proud of and talked about. Our High School days are swiftly drawing to a close, and as we leave, we sincerely hope that the future classes of C. H. S 11 a deri e the manv benefits and enjoyments that were so cheerfully bestowed upon us during our High School career. Page Twenty-four FOOTPRINTS Senior Class Memories Kenneth Brown Football games June Bliss Parking places Ray Bush “A” in Phvsics Robert Hard . His vocabulary Louis Laug _ ..Selling Ads Herman Luben_ Debating Paul Ter A vest Driving the Durant to Grand Rapids Ld Leemon . Fred Marshall Matching half dollars Carl Merkins Baseball pitcher Perd Revnolds Doing Lab. experiments Gordon Peterson Taking pictures in the car Lynn Wilkinson Donald Laug Vacation Frances Venema Typing perfects Ben Westrate Letters to Freshmen Margaret VanOeffelin .Chemistry marks Clare Rhodes . His picture Margaret Parish After Tuesdav, Wednesday, Thursday comes Friday, Saturday, Sunday night Earl Peters. Track Georgetta Root Forgetting George Dinkel Bluffs he puts across Mabel Otterbein _ Saturday nights Eugene O’Brien Seat in seventh hour assembly Neoma Mergener _ Condolence party Evert Way. Skipping school Emma Schmidt _ “Speak up, Paul, express yourself” Arnold T'kkanen.. Athletics Ruth McMillan Late for school Marie Smith Blue eves William Mergener Football manager Thelma Nichols Red curls Margaret Kloosterhouse _ . Sitting with Orville Uldene Roth Studying chemistry Working Phvsics problems Howard TenBrink Louise Spinner Her good marks Evelvn McClain Save me a seat in shorthand Zora O’Bradovitch Anything and everything Janet Hovingh Frowning Beatrice Hovingh Page Twenty-five Heavy date FOOTPRINTS ♦ ♦ Page Twenty-six ♦----------FOOTPRINTS---------♦ CLASS OFFICERS President __________ Vice-President _____ Secreta ry - I' reasu rer Advisor_______ ____ __ Steve Meyer ___Alice Haas Carolyn Ryder _____Miss Sorr Page Twenty-seven FOOTPRINTS Junior Class OUR class entered its third year with increased enthusiasm and also an increased nun her of members from the neighboring ten grade schools. We now number forty-eight. We have been well represented in the various activities of the school, many of us being on the honor roll, and we are very proud of our five letter men in football. We are also expecting a few men on the track team. Our first social gathering was a Junior-Senior party at Howard’s Barn. Then wre showed our ability in dramatics by our success in the play “Mother Mine” given March twenty-three and twenty-lour. But vve are looking forward to the Junior and Senior banquet as the greatest event of the year. Adema, Anna Balicki, Ted Beattie, Orville Bennick, Ladean Busman, August Fritz, Marie Haas, Alice Hahn, Mina Hecksel, Floyd Holst, Lucille Horling, Elmer Johnson, Victor Kelly, James Kingsley, John Klatt, Eldon Kraai, Juiia JUNIOR CLASS MEMBERS Kramer, Leona LaMoore, Arthur Laug. Virginia Leach, Fred Lillie, Caroline Lillie, Jerre Jean Marcusse, Carolyn McBride, Barbara McMillan. Elwood Mergener. Richard Metten, Ida Meyer, Steve Modderman, Marian Muzzall. Betty Muzzall, Roger Nuland, Esther Peck, Roy Pratt, Stella Mae Plyman, Catherine Riemersma, Martin Ryder, Carolyn Seekman, William Ten Brink, Eunice Thurkettle, Ivy Veeneman, Harold Venema, Clarence Warner, Mary Wasenar, Mildred White, Elda Ruth Wiegerink. Uoldie Wiegerink, Jenevie Woltjer, Henry Page Twenty-eight ♦--------------------FOOTPRINTS------------------------------4 Junior Song Hits Clarence Venema_______________Love Locked Out “Ted” Balicki-----------------Everything I Have Is Yours Orville Beattie_______________Sonny Boy Jenevie Wiegerink_____________ Just An Echo August Busman_________________Sittin’ on the Backyard Fence Mary Warner___________________Night l ime Goldie Wiegerink______________Man of My Dreams Floyd Hecksel_________________I’m Alone Again Mildred Wasenar_______________Down the Old Ox Road Elmer Horling_________________I’m No Angel Ivy Thurkeetle________________Was My Face Red Eunice TenBrink_______________Spin a Little Web of Dreams Victor Johnson________________You’re In My Power Carolyn Ryder_________________Shanghai Love fames Keliy___________________Jimmy Had a Nickel Stella Mae Pratt______________Hold Your Man John Kingsley_________________I’m Through With Love Eldon Klatt___________________I’ll See You In Church Betty Muzzall_________________Shadow Waltz Caroline Lillie_______________Orchids in the Moonlight Arthur LaMore_________________Farewell to Arms Marian Modderman______________The Day I Came Along Fred Leach____________________You’ve Got to be a Football Hero Ida Metten_ __________________Ida— Sweet as Apple Cider Elwood McMilian_______________Blue Grass Moon Carolyn Marcusse______________The Waltz You Saved for Me Richard Mergener__________ ___I Can’t Take It, Baby Barbara McBride_______________Song of Surrender Steve Meyer___________________My Beautiful Girl Jerre Jean Lillie_____________Temptation Roger Muzzall_________________I’m a Night Owl Roy Peck______________________Who Cares Virginia Laug ________________Going to Heaven on a Mule Martin Riemersma______________Let’s Fall in Love Leona Kramei------------------My Time is Your Time Julia Kraai___________________I Ain’t Got Nobody William Seekman_______________Blue Hours Lucille Holst_________________Dancing in the Moonlight Mina Hahn_____________________Sweethearts on Parade Alice Haas____________________Sweethearts on Parade Marie Fritz __________________I’m So Ashamed Ledean Bennink________________I’ll Be Faithful Henry Woltjer_________________ You Ought to be in Pictures Anna Adema.___________________One Minute to One Catharine Pylman______________The Old Spinning Wheel Elda Ruth White.______________Sweet Madness Esther Nuland_________________Wagon Wheels Harold Veeneman_______________Throw Another Log on the Fire Page Twenty-nine Xuiqj. ♦ siNiadiood FOOTPRINTS----------♦ SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS President ________ Vice-President____ Secretary - Treasu rer Advisor___________ Page Thirty-one _____Wells Parish Kenneth TarAvest _______Jack Lillie ___Mr. Fynewever ♦----------FOOTPRINTS----------♦ Sophomore Class THE Sophomore Class is that group of students around school which is always enthusiastic and ready for the “fray.” We have entered some of our members in nearly all school ac- tivities. For example: In athletics, Max Reynolds, Jack Conley, and Nicholas VanWin- gerden made the first team in football. Are we proud! In speech work Hallie Ellis and Mary Louise Muller took part in debating and Hallie Ellis, Mary Louise Muller, Mildred Gregal, Maxine Haas and Helen Bennick in declamation. In dramatics we were represented in the all school play, “Haunted” by Arlene Howard and Jenna V. Laug. But we don’t work all the time and when we plav we’re a merry crew. Last fall the Sophomores were entertained at the home of Max Reynolds and we sure had a jolly time. Edgar Antvelink Margaret Andrews Peter Breen Evelyn Barbrick Harold Burmaster Jeannetta Bennick Helen Bennick Jack Conley Hallie Ellis William France Mildred Gregel Maxine Haas Kenneth Haines Allen Hambleton SOPHOMORE CLASS MEMBERS Howard Irish. Jr. Arlene Howard Joseph Kay wood Jenna V. Laug Robert Laug Irene Meindertsma Charles Lillie Eulah Mengel Jack Lillie Gertrude Metten James Mulder Mary Louise Muller Wells Parish Clinton Peterson George Randall Irene Reuse Max Reynolds Ila Sichterman Helen Sick les Kenneth Ter A vest Nicholas VanWingerdcn Rachael Skeels Ernest VanNatter Hermina TerAvest Raymond Veeneman Lillian Teusink Harvey Venema Norma Jean Witcop Page Thirty-two FOOTPRINTS Wouldn’t It Be Funny If- Edgar Antvelink sat quiet for an hour Margaret Andrews wasn’t a seamstress Peter Breen was seen talking with a girl Mary Louise Muller was as tall as Evelyn Barbrick Harold Burinaster was orderly in school Jeannetta Bennink stopped talking Maxine Haas and Jack Conley wern’t writing notes William France was interested in girls as much as he is in stamps Hallie Ellis didn’t get A’s Kenneth Haines didn,t sit with Norma Mildred Gregel stopped studying Allen Hambleton was an athlete Howard Irish, Jr., was seen without June Arlene Howard quit dancing Joseph Kaywood didn’t entertain Alma June Hinken 7th hour Jenna V. Laug lost interest in Eastmanville Robert Laug lost interest in Hallie Ellis Irene Meindertsma lost interest in one of last year’s graduates Charlie Lillie stopped wrestling Eulah Mengel stopped liking the boys Jack Lillie smiled Gertrude Metten had a boyish bob James Mulder wasn’t seen driving a car Wells Parish wasn’t whispering Clinton Peterson and Helen Bennink arrived at school on time George Randall and Rachael Skeels weren’t together Irene Rouse became noisy Max Reynolds stopped growing Ila Sichterman and Helen Sickles stopped giggling Kenneth TerAvest didn’t have his hair combed Nicholas VanWingerden’s hair became straight Ernest VanNatter studied once Hermina TerAvest wasn’t friendly Raymond Veeneman stepped arguing Lillian Teusink became angry Harvey Veeneman was thin Norma Jean Witcop wasn’t singing Page Thirty-three FOOTPRINTS Page Thirty-four -r o FOOTPRINTS FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS President----------------------__________Lester Laug Vice-President_________________Raymond VanAllsburg Secretary-Treasurer____________..Bernardine Lawrence Advisor ----------------------------Miss VanderNaald Page Thirty-five Freshman Class Yeah, Frosh! We hereby publish the following honorable mention to show our pep in boosting our high school. Local declamation contest: Albert Kramer won first place. Law- rence Bruggers. Frosh Scouts with high marks: Douglas Barnes, Jack Muller. Sea Scouts: Kent Hastings, Lester Laug, Keith Van Averill. First semester honor roll: Dorothy Thomas, Albert Kramer, Agnes Koppenol, Betty Kelly, Genevieve DeMeister. FRESHMAN CLASS MEMBERS Averill, Keith Van Barnes, Douglas Blakeley, Betty Bouwkamp, Jacob, Jr. Braxmaier, Geraldine Bruggers Lawrence Carr, LeRoy Cook, Thelma Davis, Theo DeCan, lone DeMeister, Genevieve Downs, Leonard Fynewever, Junior Jay Hastings, Kent Hecksel, Leona Hinken, Alma June Hintz, Dorothy Horling, Geneva Kelly, Betty Kramer, Albert Koppenol, Agnes Laug. Lester Lawrence, Bernardine Lemmon, Robert Lillie, Junior Lee Mathews, Harold Moser, Anna Moser, Robert Muller, Peter John Nichols, Marion Parish, Morris Rittenhouse, Myrna Roman, Pattie Roth, William Sabo, Sophie Shave, Paul Sichterman, Lyle Sietsema, Maynard Smith, Elizabeth Thomas, Dorothy VanAllsburg, Helene VanAllsburg, Raymond Venema, William Page Thirty-six FOOTPRINTS ♦ Bel ieve It Or Not Douglas Barnes used to have straight hair. Genieva Hurling plays with dolls. |acob Jr. Bouwkamp is quiet and studies for one whole hour. Alma |une Hinken used to be as small as Dorothy Thomas. Lawrence Bruggers won’t always be a good little boy. Dorothv Hintz will have a corpulent form. LeRov Carr will be a hig league pitcher. Leona Hecksel doesn’t d e her hair. Leonard Downs is a graceful walker. Genevieve DeMeister isn’t always writing notes. Junior Jay Eynewever was once bashful, lone DeCan will get Ernest back. Kent Hastings doesn’t curl his hair. Theo Davis will some day act her age. Albert Kramer will be a great orator. Thelma Cook will be fair, fat and forty. Lester l aug stays home one night a week. Geraldine Braxmaier doesn’t fall for every boy. Robert Lemmen is not going to sell Chevies. Betty Blakely smiles now and then. |unior Lillie can be serious. Bet tv Kelly takes her spite out on her brothers. Harold Matthews once got “A” in English. Agnes Koppenol once got excited. Robert Moser is going to be an actor. Bernardine Lawrence has a copyright on her giggle. Peter John Muller won’t always be his mother’s boy. Morris Parish takes school work seriously. Anna Moser wants to be an actress. William Roth can walk quietly. Marian Nichols talks a great deal. Paul Shave is minding his own business. Mvrna Rit ten hose is on a diet. Hattie Roman will have her hair cut. Maynard Sietsema likes girls. Sophie Sabo wears a size nine shoe. Elizabeth Smith isn’t interested in boys. Raymond VanAUsburg goes after Leona every Saturday night. Dorothy Thomas doesn’t talk to Floyd all second period. William Venema has a pair of long pants for Sunday. Helene VanAUsburg really isn’t timid. Keith VanAverill isn’t so bashful. Page Thirty-seven FOOTPRINTS Page Thirty-eight FOOTPRINTS ♦ Student Activities Athletic Council Members President Vice-President Treasurer Student Manager Clare Rhodes Vernon Allen Miss Sorr William Mergener Page Thirty-nine Debating At the beginning of the school year the students voted to have C. H. S. take part in debating in the Michigan League. Light students responded to the call for volunteers. Six members of the squad took part in several practice debates before the first debate of the season. Herman Luben and Louis Laug, having debated last year, were the experienced members of the team and Paul TerAvest was chosen by the coach, Mr. Veldhuis, to complete the team. This team met a strong opponent in its first debate, Grand Rapids Christian. This was a spirited and hotly contested debate, but C. H. S. was victorious. The boys were determined to get revenge for last year’s two to one de- feat and this revenge was sweet. The second school to meet defeat Page Forty FOOTPRINTS was Comstock Park. This was Comstock Park’s first attempt and the bo vs of C. H. S. had it all their own way. Caledonia was next in line to taste defeat and then North Muskegon. Having won fourteen out of sixteen points in the preliminary series, our team entered the elimination series. In 1930 the Paw Paw team defeated the C. H. S. team in the quarter final debate. This year we were paired with Paw Paw in the first debate of the elimination series. We tied the score with them by gaining an overwhelming victory. The second debate in the elimination serits was with Comstock Park. This debate was much closer than with Paw Paw, but Profes- sor Lehlman awarded victory to C. H. S. In the third debate the boys from C. H. S. were pitted against the renowned trio of Big Rapids, who had defeated Grand Rapids Union and Saginaw in previous debates. However, the bo s put up such a fight and debated w ith such enthusiasm that Prof. Moore awarded the victory to C. H. S. This made our team one of eight schools in the stale. In the fourth debate C. H. S. met Rattle Creek and was defeated before a large home audience. This was a very close debate but Bat- tle Creek showed a little more aggressiveness and on this ground the judges decided in favor of Battle Creek. The loss of this debate eliminated all chances of wanning the gold watches and also lost the cup which is awarded to schools in the semi-final debate. The team of 1933-34 however, made a splendid record because it won seven victories in a row and three of these against much larger schools than C. H. S. Even in defeat our team and coach were good spirts an 1 lost gracefully. Battle Creek took second honors in the state contest and therefore we may conclude that our team is of cham- pionship calibre and one of the best in the state. This is the third time in five years that a C. H. S. team has reached the quarter finals and failed to go on to the finals. In 1929 and in 1930 David DeWitt, loe Esther and Isaac Ginsberg reached the quar- ter finals only to be turned back by South High, Grand Rapids, in 1929 and by Paw Paw in 1930. This year’s team, composed of Paul Ter- Avest, Louis Laug and Herman Luben, placed Coopersville in the quar- ter-final debate for the third time in six years. This is a distinction enjoyed by no other school of any size in the entire state. Page Forty-one FOOTPRINTS Oratory and Declamation Oratory and Declamation go side by side with debating in the held of public speaking. To be a forceful and good speaker is a de- sire of many and this training has become an important branch of school training. Miss Wilson has had charge of coaching the declaimeis and had charge of the local contest. Those competing were Mildred Gregel, Maxine Haas, Mary Lou Muller, Hallie Ellis, Lawrence liruggers and Albert Kramer. Albert Kramer was chosen by Mr. Yeldhuis and Mr. Fvnevvever to represent the school. His declamation was entitled: “A Plea for Cuba,” by John Thurston. In oratory the only contestant, Herman Luben, w as unable to represent the school because of his activity in debating. Hallie Ellis was substituted in his place. Her oration was entitled, “A New Prob- lem for American Youth.” These tw'o people represented the school in the Sub-District con- test held at North Muskegon April 10th. Hallie Ellis received third place in oratory w'hile Albert Kramer received second in declamation. In the Sunday School oratorical contest the contestants were Anna Adema, Genevie Wiegerink, Hallie Ellis and Herman Luben. The subject of the oration was, “What the Itible Says About Temperance. Herman Luben was awarded first place. In the Sub-District contest held at Zeeland he received third place. Fajfe Forty-two + FOOTPRINTS ♦ OWING to the financial condition existing in our city, the Senior Class was undecided as to the possibility of publishing an annual. A committee was appointed to investigate and found that the business houses would back us 100 per cent if, in turn, we would reduce the price of our advertising. We gladly complied. The Annual Staff was elected and with the generous assistance of rur ad- visor, Vir. De.Jonge, we suceeded in overcoming the many difficulties with which we were confronted. We are quite proud of our successful attempt in increas- ing our material and decreasing the cost of the annual. No phase of school life is more popular to yourg and old than our extra- curricular work. What is more enjoyable than spt nding an afternoon of enter- tainment watching your home team competing wdth an old rival. These acti- vities are given their due recognition along with our scholastic work We now wish to thank the faculty, the student body, and our advertisers in co-operating to make this Annual a success. Annual Staff Members Mr. De.Jonge...................Advisor Earl Peters : - - - - Joke Editor Eugene O’Brien - - Editor-in-Chief Paul TerAvest - Subscription Manager Mabel Otterbein - Ass’tEditor-in-Cheif Louis Laug • - Advertising Manager Donald Laug - - - Athletic Editor Frances Venema - - Alumni Editor Neoma Mergener - Snapshop Editor (leorgetta Root - - - - Art Editor Page Forty-three FOOTPRI NTS A. A. Play Haunted A three-act Mxsterv F‘lav Benefit of C. H. S. Athletic Association 'Fime:—One Stormy Night. Place:—A deserted House in Cann. The Players Dave, inherits a fortune-----------------------------Herman Luben Elise, his fiance___________________________________ _Jerre Lillie Martha, Elise’s aunt------------------------------- Jenna V. Laug Oscar Vince, Dave’s friend____________________________ Paul 'Per A vest “It” which haunts the house....................... William Mergener Mr. Krammer, Dave’s lawyer_____________________________ Ren Westrate Julia, the beautiful_______________________________ Arlene Howard Stage Manager--------------------------------------------------Louis Laug Director----------------------------------------- _Miss Wilson Music between acts______Miss Mac Fall, Betty Muzzall, Roger Muzzall Page Forty-four FOOTPRINTS ♦ ♦ Senior Play I Will! I Won’t! Presented by the Senior Class of Coopersville High School May io-ii THE CAST Dr. Anthony King_____ Mr. Howard_______ _ Carney Underwood, Jr. Elliot Fletcher______ Lucille Owen j Joan Stevens j Lynn Patton _________ Glad Howard ______ .. Mrs. Stevens_________ Dean Willis__________ Georgette____________ _____Louis Laug ... Eugene O’Brien William Mergener ___Paul TerAvest Margaret Parish ...Emma Schmidt _____Uldene Roth Mabel Otterbein __ Frances Venema ...Thelma Nichols The entire action of the play takes place in the girl’s dormitory at Brainerd College Act I—A Friday night in mid-winter. Act II—An afternoon a month later. Act III—Immediately following Act two. Directed by___________________________________________ Miss Wilson Properties and costumes____________________________ Georgetta Root Stage Manager______________________________________________Raymond Bush Page Forty-five FOOTPRINTS Junior Play Mother Mine Presented by the Junior Class of C. H. S. March 22-23, J934 THE CAST Cynthia Whitcomb________________________________________Lucille Holst Martha----------------- ----------------------Stella Mae Pratt Miranda Peasley, Mother Mine__________ ________Jerre Jean Lillie Lillian Whitcomb__________________________________Betty Muzzall Mary Tisdale_____________________________________ Mina Hahn Lettie Holbrook---------------------------Virginia Laug Deacon Whitcomb_______________________ _______Harold Veenemnn Joe Pay son___________________________________Richard Mergener Jack Payson____________________________________ Henry Woltjer Jerry McConnel____________________________________Roger Muzzall Lewis, Constable_________________________________ Steve Meyer Blunt, Constable______________________________Martin Riemersma The entire action of the play takes place in the Mirandy Peasley home Act I—An evening in early autumn. Act II—A morning three weeks later than Act 1. Act III—An evening two days later than Act 2. Directed by_________________________________________ _Miss Sorr Stage Manager--------------------------------------Steve Mever Properties ________________________________________Mary Warner Lights---------------------------------------------Mr. VanRaalte Page Forty-six FOOTPRINTS---------- ♦ Glee Club This year the girl’s glee club was reorganized and has been instru- mental in many ways. The Freshmen can thank this group for help- ing them learn the school song. They have also produced many ex- cellent programs for entertainments sponsored by the high school. At the beginning of the second semester the boys decided to com- pete with the girls and also began the study of the vocal art. Al- though showing a small resemblance to harmony at first, we have progressed and were able to present a part toward the entertainments. Leader for Girl’s Glee Club_____________________ Miss VanderNaald President_____________________________________ Lucille Holst Vice-President ____________________________________ Alice Haas Secretary and Treasurer____________________________ Mabel Otterbein Leader for Boy’s Glee Club ____________________________Mr. Veldhuis Secretary and Treasurer_______________________________Paul TerAvest Page Forty-seven FOOTPRINTS Orchestra MEMBERS Lucille Holst_______________ Jenna V. Laug___________ Alma June Hinken____________ Mary Lou Muller_________ Mina Hahn __________________ Howard Irish________________ George Randall______________ Peter John Muller____________ Kenneth Haines _____________ Andrew Veldhuis_____________ ___Piano ____Violin __ .Violin ___.Violin ___Violin ____Violin Trombone ... Drums Clarinet Trombone Our group this year was greatly reduced because of the majority of our members graduating in the Class of 1933. It is now reduced to ten members. The object of the High School Orchestra is to develop a better ap- preciation of music and to train the ones who have the ambition to be musicians. Under the direction of Miss Mulvaney it has presented very en- joyable programs at our Junior and Senior plays and at various school entertainments. Page Forty-eight FOOTPRINTS Extra Curricular Activities Journalism The call foi journalists brought about a great deal of enthusiasm and a large group enrolled to make this extra curricular a success. It was not until the latter part of last year that our school ever had a school paper. This year it was reorganized and named “Echo.” One group puts out this paper weekly, three typewritten copies of which are pooled on the bulletin boards. Students act as reporters, collect new's, assemble, proof-read, make covers and type. A second group made a study of the newspaper and its parts and as a project make a model newspaper. Next year this class may be limited to just those that are interested in reporting, so let’s see a large number of you w ho are interested in this type or work next fall. Once during the vear the group visited the Observer office, through the courtesy of Mr. Lynn, who explained and demonstrated the process of how the paper w'as actually made, how the linotype was used, how the large rolls of paper were set up and run off the press. STAFF MEMBERS Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Literary Editor. News_____ _____ Art Editor_____ Joke Editor____ Athletics______ Advisor________ .Emma Schmidt _____Hallie Ellis .Rachael Skeels ... _Uldene Roth Georgetta Root ..Floyd Hecksel ___Vernon Allen ____Miss Wilson Stamp Club When you become discouraged and dissatisfied with the world about you, at that time also is the value of hobby most apparent. It is something to sooth your troubled nerves, something invaluable in closing the vacant spaces of leisure time with a worthwhile accomp- Page Forty-nine ♦ FOOTPRINTS ♦ lishment, and something to point at with warranted pride and say, “1 did that.” There is practically an unlimited variety of hobbies to choose from. However, the one which is most interesting to us here is that embodied in school stamp club. The project was launched in earty September under the efficient advisorship of Miss Wilson. At the first meeting of eight regular members and our honorary member, Mrs. Bennett, the following offi- cers were elected: President, William France; Secretary, Robert Hard; Treasurer, Frances Venema. Various enlightening talks were given upon stamps and the methods of mounting. A representative group was sent to the annual stamp exhibit held in Grand Rapids and after- ward a report was given to the remainder of the club. In the second semester each member produced some project depicting a phase of stamp collecting and in addition an interesting exhibit was placed be- fore the high school, including books and francs contributed by mem- bers of the club The 4-H Sewing Club this year is known as the “Jolly Stitchers and is carrying on as in the past. Following the state outline the club meets one hour each week and each month has a business meeting in which all business is discussed, followed by an interesting program, games and refreshments. Each month three of the “Jolly Stitchers” chosen as a committee direct the meeting after the business is satisfac- torily taken care of. On May 2, 1934, (Achievement DavJ all work was exhibited. Officers: President, Hermina TerAvest; Vice-President, Margaret Andrews; Secretary-Treasurer, Janet Hovingh; Instinctor, MissSorr. When any organ of co-operative human endeavor has taught a person to constantly and correctly promote his mental, physical and spiritual development it has accomplished a very significant service to mankind. Whether or not he is a Tenderfoot or an Eagle is a mere insignificant pebble beside this staunch and mighty rock of moral character. This is what we are ettempting to do in our school tn.op forty. The ultimate success of our endeavor rests, of course, to a large extent, upon the conscientiousness of the individuals involved. This movement was organized at the beginning of the school year under the capable management of Scoutmaster G. F newever and Sen- ior Patrol Leader, Perd Revnolds. We were aptly divided into four Patrols and a policy of “no work, no play” was adopted. We success- fully entered several members in the courts of honor and we were also represented at the local Jamboree. We have endeavored with success to institute a series of interesting stunts to be presented by each patrol. 4-H Page Fifty ♦--------------------------FOOTPRINTS------------------♦ By the end of February we had secured an advancement from nearly every member and in conclusion it is our firm belief that if every scout but revere and honor the oath that he has repeated with us here so many times the world about him cannot help but be benefitted. Art The Art Class is an extra curricular activity offering a study of the various divisions of art. The class meets twice weekly and gives one- half credit per year. This year the class has completed projects in poster making, tap- estry designs, charcoal landscapes, tea tiles, block prints, note book covers and designs, portfolios and monograms. The balance of the year will be spent in further work in water colors, cut paper and charcoal. Bible Study The purpose of the courses given in Bible study is not so much academic as foundational. Character building is considered most es- sential to aid the student in utilizing his education to better advant- age. The Old Testament narratives and the many great Bible char- acters studied, are designed to guide the student unto a fuller ap- preciation of his relation to his creator, and to help him understand the beauty and inspiration of these accounts. In the studies of the life of Christ, an attempt is made to portray the power and charm of Jesus’ personality in such manner that the challenge of His message may arouse within the student a desire for that newness of life in Christ. The object, therefore, is not merely to have the student read these narratives and acquire certain facts, but rather to stimulate an interest for fuller research of Scripture and an application of the great principles embodied therein to life. JOHN H. BRl'GGERS, A. M.; B. D. Page Fifty.one ♦-----------FOOTPRINTS----------♦ Back Row; Coach R. VanRaalte, Leach, Q; Horling, G; Tikkanen, T; Rey- nolds, C; Bush, E; Laug, E; R. Mergener, F; Peters, HB; W. Mergener, Mer. Front Row; Muzzall, E; Conley, G; Leemon, E; Marshall, (Captain) C; Rhodes, T; Brown, HB; O’Brien, T. Football With the return to school came the return to football. Much in- terest was shown when the first call for candidates was issued. More than thirty men responded. Among these were five letter men about whom a strong team was to be built. Our boys were fighting every minute of the play and the results u'ere splendid. Our first victim was l.ee street. Alter Lee had opened the scoring we came back strong and when the game was ended Lee was badly beaten by the score of 25-6. Two weeks later we met the strong Grand Haven Reserve team and we had to be content with a 7-7 tie after many hard hitting plays on both sides. We were next visited by the St. Joseph lean., of Muskegon. This proved to be an easy victory for us. Our boys were playing a great game, both offensively and defensively, and were show ing rapid de- velopment. Next we met a new opponent, Sparta, who proved to be a very strong team, but at the end we were ahead 12-0. The main, and long looked for game of the year was next. Zeeland was to lie our next foe. Many of the student body and townspeople joined the team on its journey to see Coopersville take a 7-0 victory. We scored early in the game and then took to defense to such an extent that Zeeland’s at- tempts to score were all in vain. Page Fifty-two FOOTPRINTS ♦ Godwin’s strong team proved to he too much for us and we suffer- ed our first defeal of the season by the score of 13-0. Due to a general let down and injuries, Hudsonvdle took a 14-0 victory. With this defeat went our chances for winning the Ottawa County championship of Class C schools. The fine record of this year's team, which only suffered defeat twice, is without doubt due to the many hours of hard practice and the fight the team carried with them. But much of the credit is due to our coaches, Mr. VanRaalte and Mr. F newever. 1 hey should be highly complimented for their excellent handling of the team. Baseball and Track of 1934 Spring is here and we have added another sport, baseball, to our activities. Track was begun as usual with about twenty-five men re- sponding the first night. About a week later a call was issued for baseball and a large number met to try for a place on the team. The coaches have been busy working on a baseball schedule with Zeeland, Hudsonville and Grandville and perhaps others. The track schedule opened with the Grand Haven team on April 20. Other meets with such teams as Rockford, Fremont and Grandville are also being arranged. The annual regional meet was held at Grand Rapids May 19, and the regional meet at Lansing a week later. The fellows are all getting in condition and training hard as a successful season is expected both in baseball and track. Track of 1933 To Coach VanRaalte’s first call for track men a large number re- sponded. It was soon shown that many showed ability. The two meets scheduled with Fremont and Comstock Park were both post- p ned because of scarlet fever and bad weather. This left only the annual regional meet for us to take part in. At Grand Rapids, w'here the regional meet is held, the following men were entered to take part: Meyer, Muzzall, Leemon, Peters, Allen, Laug, Leach, Elenbaas, Bush, I.aMore, Horling, McIntyre, Westrate. In the meet Elenbaas won first place in the pole vault and fourth in the high jump Leach tied for first place in the high jump. Don Laug and Allen placed third and fourth respectively in the 440-yard dash. And the relay team, composed of Meyer, Muzzall, Allen and Laug placed second. This qualified Elenbaas, Leach and Laug for the State Meet to be held at Lansing a week later. Here Elenbaas placed third in the pole vault and Leach tied for fifth place in the high jump. Page Fifty-three • 7 • ♦ SlNIddlOOJ FOOTPRINTS ♦ Name THE ALUMNI Class of 1933 Prophecy What Came True Matthew Adema------Poet...........................At home Pauline Bennick....4-H leader at M. S. C..........Employee in Grand Rapids Marion Bolhuis ....Famous opera singer------------Employee in Grand Rapids John Bosker--------President of U. S. Steel Corp__At home Jay Bouwer_________Traveler in Germany____________________At home Paul Breen_________Farmer in Iowa.______________ _.At home Elnora Busman------Wife of President.............. Attending Ypsilanti James Busman_______Retired farmer_________________At home Gertrude Busman...Clerk in Wurzburg’s_____________Married Mildred Calkins....Missionary in Japan............Living in Manton Loretta Cheyne_____Society leader_________________Living in Ohio Jeanette Cox_______Hair dresser in N. Y...........At home Marian Culligan....Manicurist.....................Attending Heiny’s in G. R. Grace Custer-------Author of novel.................Music teacher Fred Davis ________Sailor.___________-.___________At home Nellie Dennis------Champion track runner__________Employee in Grand Haven Bernard DeWitt-----Radio announcer................Attending Hope College Cora Dinkel--------First woman President__________Attending Heiny’s in G. R. Louise Draft........Aviatrix......................At home Harold Elenbaas____Manager of a chain store_______Attending Heiny’s in G. R. Evelyn Englert.....Dressmaker .....................Attending Heiny’s in G. R. Kethryn Esther-----Walking around the world........Employee in Grand Rapids Iva Holmes---------Actress in Hollywood___________Attending Heiny’s in G. R. Hartwell Holmes____Henry Ford’s chauffeur.........Living in Texas John Kramer........Ford salesman................... Employee in Lamont Wendall Koning_____Speaker of the House___________At home Robert Kraai-------Carpenter______________________At home Arthur Lieffers____Ticket collector at World’s Fair.At home Archie Lieffers____Ripley’a stenographer__________At home Keith Liddle ______Orchestra leader_______________ Attending Davenport’s Steven McIntyre____Usher at the Majestic...........Attending C. C. C. camp Harold Meindertsma.Professor at M. S. C___________At home Agnes Merrick......Editor of confidential column__At home Anna Nuland..______Cook at the White House_________Employee in Coopersville Margaret O’Brien___Famous debator at Mich State..Attending Heiny’s in G. R. Edward Otterbein___U. S. champion golf player_____Employee in Coopersville Merle Pratt________Chicago Tribune reporter_______Married Donald Pryer_______Interior decorator_____________At home Earl Rhodes________Married.................... ...Attending Davenport’s William Riemersma .World champion shorthand writerTaking post graduate work Walter Shook_______Prize fighter___________________Employee in Coopersville Darwin Smead_______Manager of the Rowe hotel______At home James TenElshof____Ambassador to the Phillipines__At home John VanHouten_____Mayor of Lamont..................Employee in Grand Rapids Ida VanWingen______Song composer__________________At home Fred Veneberg______Policeman _____________________At home Ruth Walcott_______Court reporter_________________Attendihg M. S. C. Page Fifty-five ♦ FOOTPRINTS ♦ Class of 1932 Name Prophecy What Came True Florence Allen_____Missionary to Africa............Employee in Grand Rapids Willard Antonides__Olympic wrestler..-------------At home Jean Bower_________.Missionary to Africa-----------At home Ernest Braamse_____Chief of Police at Hollywood---At home Floyd Brown..______Teacher of mathematics---------At home Justin Brown_______Olympic wrestler ...Attending Heiny’s in G. R. Lloyd Brown........Light heavy-weight champion ...Attending Calvin College Mary Cook..........Eminent authoress .............At home Elsie Crouse_______Seeking gold in Mexico---------At home Johanna Dahm_______Queen of Allendale-------- ---- At home Lester Dennis......President of U. S-------------- Employee in Shelbv Miriam DeWitt______Society leader ----------- ---- Married Albert Doane.......World heavy-weight champion.At home Lawrence Draft_____Dairyman------- ------ --------At home Hazel Dyke .........Waitress for Senators---------At home Cornelia DyksterhoueOwner of dress shop--—--------Employee in Grand Haven Ruth Ferguson _____ Living in Vermont... ---- ----At home Forrest Hackett____Farmer in Vermont-------------- At h me George Harmsen .. Scientist and astrologer--------Attending Heiny’s in G. R. Howard Harmsen ...Scientist and astrologer-------- At home Howard Hintz.______Heavy-weight champion----------At home Bert Horling.......Athletic editor of N Y. Times ..Attending CCC camp Willamene Howard.. Waitress for Senators...........Teaching Ellen Klatt. ......Famous designer................ At home Jacob Kraker.........Secretary of Navy ...........At home Daisy LaMore. _____Seeking gold in Mexico_________ At home Geneva Laug________Instructor at Yale.............Bookkeeper for Laug Bros. Kathryn Lawton_____Actress--------------------- Employee in Muskegon James Lieffers_____World’s heavy-weight champion.At home Robert Lull . .....Electrician...................... At. home Margaret Luther____Champion gum chewer ... _______Training for nurse, Ann Arbor Ida Meyer__________Society leader_________________At home John Muzzall.......Play writer.......... .........Attending Junior College William O’Brien____Reincarnation of Holy Mohamed.At home Jacob Post ________Senator________________________At home Wilbur Posthumus ..Gangster_______________________At home Vernon Pryer_______Scientist and astrologer_______At home Leona Schipper_____Actress................... ... Nurse, Butterworth Hospital Kenneth Scouten____Captain of S S. in Coopersville..At home Grace Smith..........Owner of a dress shop. . ____Attending Parson’s business Miriam Stevens _ ...Wilbur Posthumus’ partner_____Employee in Grand Rapids George Timmerman .Ambassador to England___________At home John Veeneman______Senator________________________At home Beatrice Walt______Cook __________________________ Employee in Coopersville Mildred Way________Orator.........................Employee in Shelby Cora Westra e _____Radio announcer ............... Employee in Grand Haven Bernice Wildey_____Secretary of the Navy__________At home June Witcop________Nurse_______ _____________ ..Teaching Esther Wohlford____Taking Dorothy Dix’s place_____Married Page Fifty-six FOOTPRINTS Calendar 1933-34 September and October, ’33 Dear Folks: School opened for the fall term with about 180 members entered to prepare themselves for their future in the world. A number of new juniors entered, making their class next to the largest. The football men were called out for practice. The Freshmen, who have been having trouble finding their class- rooms and getting acquainted with all the rest of the new things, bet- ter be looking out for the main thing—the first rainy day. Hurrah! It is here. The Freshies are herded together by the upper classmates and what a time! The boys in girls’ clothes and the girls in boys’ clothes, with a little race around the track. Of course Mr. Fynewever, nevvlv wed during the summer, didn’t make a speech during the initiation. I guess his wife has him trained already. O, boy! Has our football team got pep! They gave Lee Street a 25 to o drubbing. The students received a day’s vacation to attend the Marne Fair. Six weeks exams are over and everybody is happy. They are also shouting for the football team, which so far has won four games and tied one. The mystery play “Haunted”, given to help the A. A. along, was a great success. The Juniors and Seniors got together at Howard's barn to get better acquainted. A good time was enjoyed by everybody. Your son, E. P. November and December, 33 Dear Folks: School is going along fine, with the Frosh having a party at the Masonic Hall. Football suits are put away. The team had a fair season with four wins, two defeats and one tie. The debating team is getting in tune. We expect you to do as well, if not better, than the football team. Come on debaters, show those boys up. Will be home some time next week as we get a week’s vacation for Christmas and New Year. The Freshies are getting so they can behave and take care of themselves. Page Fifty-seven Your son, E. P. FOOTPRINTS ♦ ♦ January and February, ’34 Dear Folks: Back again. Christmas vacation is over and all the students are looking forward to the Semester exams. Beware, those of you who haven’t studied much as yet. No basketball team again this year because of no place to play. The boys have gone to boxing so that accounts for some of the red noses and dark eyes Semester exams are over. Everybody has a smile to waste again, because they don’t have to do any worrying until the finals. So far the debating team has won every debate. What a team! Keep up the good work and we hope you win the State Championship! We are all looking forward to a trip to Ann Arbor to hear the Cham- pions debate. The Seniors had a class meeting to send back defective class rings to be repaired and they decided to publish an Annual. The Annual Staff was elected and the work for it started. Your son, E. P. March and April, ’34 Dear Folks: Not much of importance happening so far. The Junior play was given. It was well attended and enjoyed by everyone who saw it. A few boys were given a forced vacation, but they are back to school again enjoying themselves. It just goes to show' that history repeats itself. Albert Kramer was given first place in the Declamation contest and Hallie Ellis of Oratory of Coopersville High School. In the sub- district contest Albert received second place and Hallie received third. We are expecting higher honors from these two individuals in the fu- ture, as Albert is a Freshman and Hallie a Sophomore. The debaters were defeated by Battle Creek, which puts them out of the race for the state championship debate. We must give them high honors, as they have done just as good if not better than the foot- ball team. They won another wall plaque for the school again this year. The track team has been called out and put through some training and received training rules. They are also developing a baseball team and by the number of students out for it they ought to have a good team. Page Fifty-eight ♦ FOOTPRINTS Oh, say! Before I forget it entirely, please send me some of your spare money (not all of it if you have a lot, but just enough) as there are book bills and other bills which must be paid up before the end of the term. It looks as if there might be another bridal ceremony this summer, as we notice Miss Wilson wearing a ring. We all know that they sell them m the ten cent stores, but this looks more costly. We are wishing her good luck and happiness in the future. Station B-U-N-K signing off in behalf of Station C-H S which operates on the same wave length. Your son, E. P. Page Fifty-nine FOOTPRINTS ♦ Page Sixty FOOTPRINTS ♦ Appreciation to Advertisers The staff of 1934 wishes to take this opportunity of expressing its appreciation for the loyal support of their advertisers, whose ads. ap- pear on the following pages. We believe our readers will also co-operate with us in patronizing these firms. Page Sixty-one | AUTO REPAIRING STORAGE j i ! CAR WASHING j j ( I | COMMUNITY GARAGE i CHAS. R. 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