Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1935 volume:

X iCiliris ❖❖❖ ! I J. J. WALBRINK SONS General Merchandise % (| “Honest Merchandising for Thirty-five Years . f Allendale I I WALBRINK FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Allendale J. J. WALBRINK ARTHUR WALBRINK ❖ f I A Freshman’s View Sing a song of Seniors, A pocket full of rye. Handing in a line or two Is all that gets them by. When the line is ended Their marks will fade and die, For truthfully the Seniors Are as dumb as you and I. ! I ! m I ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ' ❖♦ ❖ • Page Three C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Congratulations, Seniors! We are sorry you are leaving, but happy that you have been so successful thus far THE FRESHMAN CLASS Charlotte TerAvest, Pres Miss Hanson, Advisor THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Albert Kramer, Pres. Mr. Laug, Advisor THE JUNIOR CLASS Hallie Ellis, Pres. Miss Sorr, Advisor YOUR FACULTY C. D. eldhuis, Supt. C. R. Brevietz, Prin. Page Four The President and Officers of the Village of COOPERSVILLE congratulate the Senior Class on the production of “The Zenith” the High School Annual for the year of 1935 C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Foreword Y7T-, the Staff of IQ35, take special pleasure in pre- senting to you the first volume of “The Zenith”. Only through whole-hearted co-operation and diligent labor, was the publication of this annual made possible. It has been our earnest effort to portray to ou the most outstanding activities and praise-worthy fundamentals of the Coopersville High School during the past year. May this “School-day Memorandum” replenish cherished and indelible memories of daw spent in study and pleasure. We sincerely hope that it meets with your gen- erous approval. Page Six C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Table of Contents PART 1 —Administration. Faculty School Hoard PART II—Classes. Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman PART III-Athletics. Football Track Haseball PART IV—Activities. 1 )ramatics Music Forensics Page Seven C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 IN MEMORIAM IN loving memory of Howard Vandkrlinden, who I was suddenly taken from us three years ago, hut who still lives in the memory of his classmates and instructors. He was an enthusiastic student, taking part in scouting, art and other extra activities. “God's finger touched him and he slept”. Page Eight C.H S. “The Zenith” 1935 Dedication TO MISS HELEN SORIt IN appreciation of her kindly interest and perserver- ing efforts, which have gained the personal respect and high esteem of all her pupils, and to whom a large part of the success of our class is attributed, we affectionately dedicate this Annual. Pag Nine C.H.S.____________“The Zenith”_________1935 THE ANNUAL STAFF Mr. Herman Laug Alice Haas________ Jerre Lillie______ Steve Meyer ______ Betty Muzzall____ Mina Hahn________ Elmer Horling_____ Carolyn Lillie____ Orville Beattie__ Henry Woltjer_____ _________________Advisor _________Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief ___Advertising Manager ___Subscription Manager _________Snapshot Editor _________Athletic Editor _____________ Art Editor _____________Joke Editor ___________Alumni Editor Official Engravers—Michigan Engraving Co., Grand Rapids Official Phot ograjiher—Vcrsluis Studios, Grain! Rapids Official Printer— Erwin’s, Coupersrillc Page Ten C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 ADMINISTRATION School Board Members Dr. A. E. Stickley_______________________President James Schreuder__________________________Secretary Porter Heed______________________________Treasurer Dr. H. A. Muzzall_________________________ Trustee Ray Hastings_______________________________Trustee Charles D. Veldhuis_________________Superintendent Page Eleven C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Coopersville Loyalty Song We re loyal to you Coopersville. We’re fighting for you, Coopersville. We’ll back you to stand, ’gainst the best in the land, For we know you have sand, C.H.S. Rah! Rah! So pass on that ball, C’ville High. We're backing you all, C’ville High. Our team is our fame protector. On boys, for we expect a victory from you, (’ ville High. Fling out that dear old banner ever anew, Lead on your sons and daughters fighting for you Like men of old, on giants, placing reliance, shouting defiance—Os-Key! Wow! Wow! Among the broad green of plains that nurish our land, For honest labor and for learning we stand. And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand. Hear Alma Mater, (’’ville High. I’he words to our school song were written In Paul R. Dahlberg in 1921. Mr. Dahlberg was science instructor and coach in 1921-22. The words are sung to the tune of the Illinois 1 oyalty Song. Page Twelve “The Zenith” 1935 C.H.S. FACULTY Page Thirteen C.TI.S “The Zenith” 19.35 Charles Veldhuis, M. A. Superintendent German Public Speaking Oratory and Debating Hope Collegre. B. A. University of Michigan. M. A. Helen Sorr Commercial Western Stale Teachers Col- lege. B. S. Herman F. Lang. A. B. History Civics Economics Hope College University of Michigan Gertrude M Hanson. M. A. I .at in Knglssh Hope College, A. B. Nortbsveslern University M.A. Clifford A. Brevitz Mathemematics Western State Teachers Col- lege University of Colorado Raymond V?� nRaalte Physics Chemistry ( enei ai Science Hope College, A. B. University of Michigan Rsther L. Streeter English Literatme Modern History Western State Teachers Col lege, A. B. Pag � Fourteen Page Fifteen MMHH C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Our Teachers As the curtain falls on our high school days, We look back and recall with a sigh, The lessons we’ve learned and the friendships we’ve gained From the teachers of Coopersville High. An individual of power and merit And considered a man among men, Our school needs someone like Veldhuis To maintain the goal it has been. Outstanding in character, tact and ability, Upon whom we look with respect, Mr. Brevitz, a teacher, advisor anti friend, Your excellent character on us does reflect. Every student values her friendship, Tvping perfects for her is a pleasure, A word of praise or laud from Miss Soor We regard as a very precious treasure. Football and baseball are his delights, “Time’s up,” his favorite phrase, VanRaalte’s Chemistry or Physics quiz Will leave your head in a daze. Literature in itself is a very dry subject Our thoughts it’s supposed to inspire; Takes an excellent teacher, for instance Miss Streeter, To arouse our slumbering desire. Teaching English and Latin to the Freshies and Sophs Is a big undertaking, and how! We think you have done exceedingly well, Step forward. Miss Hanson, and bow. Always eager to lend a helping hand To wdiatever the cause may be, Without Mr. Laug the book would be nil, Just ask the staff, they’ll agree. A. H. Page Sixteen “The Zenith” 1935 f'atf Seventeen C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Roger Muzzall (Pudge) “II,. draws a wicked bow. Orchestra 1, 2. President 1. Cheer Leader 2. 2. Foot I mi 11 1. 2, 3, 4. Traek 2. 3. “Mother Mine ’ 3. “The Cireen String” Mary Alyce Warner “The vivacity and novelty of youth.” Ol,� ,. Huh 2. 3, 4. Art 3. Bible study Journalism 4. Home Economies 4. Orville C. Beattie “If looks were wisdom, lie- hold another Solomon. Entered from Spring Lake 3. Scouting 3. tllee Huh 4. Oratory 4. Baseball 3, 4. Cheer Leader L “Sound Your Horn ’ 4. “The Oreen String” President of A. A. 4. Joke Editor of Annual Staff. Mina M. Hahn “Whose little hody lodged :i mighty mind.” Home Economies 1. Mice cluh 1. 2. 3. 4. Oichestrn 1. 2. 3. 4. Mother Mine” 3. Sound Your Morn t. “The � reen String” 4. Snapshot Editor of Annual Staff. Valedictorian. B tty Muzzall A girl’s heart is like the moon, is ever changing, Imt there’s alwa s a man in it.” Mice Cluh 1, 3, 4. O.chestra 1, 2. “Mother Mine” 3. “Sound Your Horn” Subscription Mgr. of Annual staff. William Seekman (Bill) “Haste is a thing foreigi to my nature.” Eunice E. Ten Brink “A firm will is an anrhoi on the sen of life.” Entered from Allendale 3. Bihie 3. 4. Stella Mae Pratt tStelll “Always merry and neve glum. Makes a bright an merry cluim.” Art 2. “Mother Mine” 3. (•Ice Huh 3, 4. Page Kighteen “The Zenith” 1935 C.H.S. Victor A. Johnson I Vic?) • fellow who is never in a fiz, Who does his work an l minds Ids hiz. (•lee club 3. Declamation 1. Scouting 1. -■ Basket hall 1. r.asehall 3. •‘The (Ireen String 4. Julia Kraai “High erected thought seated in the h e a r t of courtesy.' Bilde study 1. 2, 3. Journalism 2. 3. Library 4. Richard Mergener iDicki “You can hide the fire, but what are you going to do alxuit the smoke V” Blee club 1. Tieasuier of ('lass 2. Fool ball 1. 2. 3. 4. “Mother Mine” 3. Track 2. 3. Baseball 3. 4. Lucille Holst iLii) “Her pathway lies among the stais.” I He,- dub 1. 2. 3. Orchestra 3, 4. S, c’y-Tre is. of Class 4. “Mother Mine” 3. “The tlreen String” 4. Salutatoria ii Leona Kramer I Lee) “I don't know why, but there is something in the sophomore class that rather appeals to me.” Bible study 1. 2. Illee club 3, 4. Elmer R. Horling “He looks innocent, but— is he?” dee club 3. Bible 1. 2. 3. Football 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1. Track 2. 3. 4. Baseball 2. Athletic Editor of Annual Staff. Jerre Jean Lillie “1 might be better if I would. But it‘s awfully lone- some being good.” dee club I. 2, 3, 4. orchestra 1, 2. 3. Student Manager of A. A. “The Haunted House” 3. “Mother Mine” 3. “Sound Your Horn” 4. “The Hreen String” 4. Ass’t Editor of Annual Staff. James B. Kelly (Jim I “The traits of the Irish cannot Is concealed.’ Scouting 1, 2. 3. dee club 3, 4. Declamation 1. 2. “The Breen String” 4. Football 2. 3. 4. Track 1. 2. Page Nineteen O.H.S “The Zenith” Henry Woltjer «llsink ••Smile and flip girl smile with me. ’ Baseball 3. Scouting 1. 2. Basketball 1. Football .'1. 4. ••.Mother Mine 3. ••Sound Your Horn’’ 4. •’The Green String” 4. Vlee President of A. A. President of Senior Class Alumni Editor of Annual Staff. Carolyn Marcusse iT«M tle) A true friend is forever a f i lend.” Home Economies 1. 2. (i lee club 4 Bible 2. Library 4. Stephen Meyer iSteve) “She comes, she goes, but always she is welcome.” ( lee club 1. Scouting 1. 2. Debating 3 (’lass Pres. 3. Track 1. 2. 3. Football 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1. Bible 1. 2. Baseball .’1. 4. “Mother Mine” 3. Adv. Mgr. of Annual Staff. Mildred Wasenar “Studious and quiet. Entered from Allendale 3. Bible study 3, 4. Oratory 4. Virginia Lang (Ginn) A combination of a pair of big blue eyes and laugli that can’t be improved upon. Art 1. Library 4. “Mother Mine” 3. Journalism 4. Floyd R. Hecksel (Fuzz) “Some think that school is made for frolic and so do I. Glee club 4 Bible ). Scouting 1. Journalism 2. Baseball 3, 4. Anna Adema “It is nice to be natural, when you’re naturally nice.” Bible study 1. 2. 3. 4. Home Economies 1. 2. (Ilee club 3. Sunday School Oratorical Library 4. Contest 3. Fred Leach I Pet t “lb gone, ctipid! I’ll have none of thee.” Sec’y-Treas. I. Vice Pres. 2. Track I. 2. 3. Football 2. 3. 4. Football Captain L Basketball I. Page Twenty “The Zenith” 1935 C.H S. Eldon Klatt “There is more in me than thou understandeth.” Marian Modderman “She’s here. 1 heard tier giggle!” Entered from Lnmont 3. Bible 3. Home Economies 4. Martin J. Riemersma «Squirt. “Take life too seriously, and what is it worth?” Font ha 11 1. 3. 4. Basketball 1. Baseball 3. 4. “Mother Mine” 3. Vice l res. of Senior Class. Ladean Bennink ”To look at her you’d never eall her mischievous.” Bible I. 2. Home Economies I. •lournalism 3. 4. I.ihraiv 4. Hi-yi Page Twenty-one Goldie Wiegerink “A man! A man! My king- dom for a man!” Home Economics I P.ilde Study 2. Journalism 3. IJbraiy 4. August H. Busman “Why worry, the effort is too tiresome.” Scouting I. 2, 4. Bible study 1. 2. 3. 4. Tiaek 4. Esther Nuland “Be good, sweet maid and let who will l� e clever.” Olee eluh 2. 3. 4. Bible 1. 2. 3. 4. Journalism 1. Elwood McMillan “On their own merits. iiUMk'st men are mule.” Kuteied from Allendale 3. Bib| study 3. 4. Scouting 3. C.H.S. “The Zenith”___________________1935 Arthur LaMore (Art) ‘A diligent seeker for the germ of knowledge. Basketball 1. Track 1. Football 2. Bible Athletic Mgr. of A. A. Catherine H. Pylman “Her love lies not in the realms of C. 11. S.“ Bible 1. llonie Economic � 1. 2, 3, 4. Harold Veeneman (Lanky) “If silence were gold, he'd be a millionaire.” Bible 1. 2. 3. Debating 1. 2. 2. Baseball 2. 4. Journalism 4. “Mother Mine” Alice Haas (Lolly) “She is pretty to walk with. Witty to talk with, And pleasant to think on.” Filtered from Conklin 2. JIee club 3, 4. Art 2. Vice Pres, of (lass 3. “The (Ireen String” 4. Editor-In-Chief of Annual Staff. Ida M. Metten “Charm strikes the sight but merit wins the soul.” Home Economics 1, 2, 3. I ible 1. 2. 3, 4. Library 4. Clarence Venema (Butts) “A man of few words. Imt of much thought.” Scouting 2, 3. Bible 2. 3. (•lee club 4. Jenieve Weigerink “Love all. trust few. do wrong to none.” Home Economics 1. Bible study 1. 2. (flee club 2. 3. Declamation 2. Oratory 3, 4. Library 4. Carolyne E. Lillie “Life is too short for her to do all the things she is capable of doing.” dice club 1. 2. 3. 4. Library 4. Art Editor of Annual Staff. Page Twenty-two 1935 C H.S.___________________“The Zenith” John Kingsley (Johnny i Fortune favors the hold. a� . Ivy Thurkettle - •• Vliv don’t the men | :o- i |K se. hello. Why don’t the men |iro|M si-. Kntered from Allendale .1. It i 1 il ‘ 3. diet4 cltlb 4. Helen Lavender “Tile temple of our purest thought is silence. Kntered from Kent City I. Ted D. Balicki “This world means some- thing to the capable mail. Scouting 1. 2. 4. Basketball 1. Track 1. 4. Oh, Seniors! Oil, Seniors, with your lofty airs, Your calm and perfect stride, This step is reached, and oh, how fair, How great your solemn pride. Take care when you prepare to choose 'That work which is for life, For much there is for you to lose, And long and hard the strife. The time at last has come, my friend, When you alone decide Which work you’d rather do in life, Which man you’d stand beside. When opportunity does knock Upon your bolted door, Do fling it wide, don’t hesitate, But grasp it firm, to store. Learn now to aim and look ahead, Build strong your fort of right, Be true and faithful to your friends, Be true and gauge your fight. Page Twenty-three Lucille Page Twenty-four Page Twenty-five C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 The Senior Magazine Rack Adema, Anna—Literary Digest Balicki, Ted—Western Romances Beattie, Orville—True Detective Bennick, Ladean—Modern Priscilla Busman, August—Pep Haas, Alice—Liberty Hahn, Mina—The Home Beautiful Heeksel, Floyd—Red Book Holst, Lucille—Gregg Writer Horling, Elmer—Physical Culture Johnson, Victor—Wild West Kelly, James—Signs of the 'l imes Kingsley, John— Popular Mechanics Klatt, Eldon—The Saturday Evening Post Kraai, Julia—Good Housekeeping Kramer, Leona—The Farmer’s Wife LaMoore, Arthur—Readers’ Digest Laug, Virginia—Current Topics Lavendar, Helen—Delineator Leach, Fred—Outdoor Life Lillie, Carolyn—Hearth and Home Lillie, Jerre jean—Life Marcusse, Carolyn—Pictorial Review McMillan, El wood—Scholastic Mergener, Richard—War Cry Metten, Ida—Needlecraft Meyer, Steve—The Judge Modderman, Marion—Youth’s Companion Muzzall, Betty—Modern Romances Muzzall, Roger—The American Nuland, Esther—The Country Home Pratt, Stella Mae—Child Care Pylman, Catherine—National Geographic Riemersma, Martin—The Woman’s Home Companion Seekman, William —College Humor TenBrink, Eunice—Better Homes and Gardens Thurkettle, Ivy—The Love Story Magazine Veeneman, Harold—Michigan Farmer Venema, Clarence — The Country Gentleman Warner, Mary—The Star Dance Folio Wasenar, Mildred —Cosmopolitan Weigerink, Goldie—Photoplay Weigerink, Genevie—Classic Woltjer, Henry—The Girls’ Companion Page Twenty- C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Valedictory Success is considered a desirable achievement. Everyone wishes for it because it is necessary for health, wealtli and happiness. It is necessary for the obtaining of a good occupation and when this has been accomplished, Ihen happiness and the comforts of life can follow. In the depression that has enveloped us the past few' years, there were many idle men who found that happiness was far away because of lack of a position. Idleness caused misery and dejection that only those who experienced it can fully deecribe. But do all those who desire success attain it? We find many who do not because of some weakness. There are some who lack the will power to earnestly study and prepare. It was Lincoln who said: “I will study and get ready and some day my chance will come.” Diligent concentiation and preparedness makes the road less rocky and success seems closer at hand. There are those who study but overlook the minor details. To them these are trivials of minor importance and many times they slip and fall on the way be- cause when the final test comes, they find they had missed something most important of all. Let us conduct an analysis of ourselves and privately and honestly answer a few questions about ourselves. Do vve lack ambition? Lack of ambition is a failing that everyone is subject to, but there are individuals in w hich ambition has no meaning whatsoever They are the ones who relv on their friends for everything, who do not know what it is to think things out for themselves when perplexities arise, who finally wish that his pals had said “no” when asked by him to write his theme or prepare his next days’ lesson for him. Such persons can never be reliable and responsible for accomplishing any task. To them success is invisible and far in the distance. Is the love of pleasure foremost in our mind? Everyone likes a certain amount of pleasure. Without it life w'ould be a dull and tedious affair. We find pleasure in automobile driving, sight-seeing and different numerous kinds of entertainment, but is it the most important part of our life? Persons who consider it thus miss another extremely larger part, which becomes a pleasure when the aim is reached. The world is made up of a little bit of pleasure and a little bit of work but the work should precede the pleasure. It is a queer paradox. When we seek pleasure, it ceases to be a pleasure, but as wTe progress in our work, it becomes a pleasure. Have we a definite goal in view or do we blindly stumble forward with no future plans? The path to failure is w ide and short, but the path to success is narrow and long. It is easy to move along the first path, unguided, carefree and happy, hut, finallv, a termination is reached and you sink into the depths of despair and failure. The second path reveals itself Page Twenty-seven C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 to be difficult to trod and often there are obstacles that loom up before us, but, by perseverance and resolve these obstacles are conquered and the goal is reached. At some time everyone is compelled to choose the path he desires and his future will depend on that choice. “We strive until the goal is gained, Then look for one still unattained; Our records point the course we take To greater records we can make— For hope springs not from what we ve done But from work we’ve just begun ” But no task can be started and no goal can be reached with a lack of determination, or if 1 may be permitted to use the modern words, a lack of backbone. Determination is the fixed resolution to reach a certain end and should be the principal object of the work attempted. ithout this resolve from start to finish, the end is never revealed. In the past there have been Inventors, Explorers, Physicians, Musicians, Poets, Writers, Presidents and many others who have each been successful in their own individual art because they studied, prepared and were am- bitious to get ahead and reach the final goal. Each one had to con- quer manv foes and overcome many difficulties, but they chose the true path and unerringly continued to the end. Would we have been as brave as Washington at Valley Forge? Would we have chosen the same course as he? Would we have been so felicitous and full of faith? Edgar Guest describes his opinion in the poem “Washington”: “When one at Valley Forge will stay, Determined still to carry on, Devoted to the cause, that dav Will see a second Washington.” Classmates, it will soon be our duty to decide on the profession we are best adapted to and then to be determined to follow' the exact road and never turn back. Never let anything appear impossible, but find it our obligation to sav “I can.” “Success comes in cans; failure in can’ts.” Ralph Waldo Emerson justly describes duty in youth: “So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near to God is man, When duty w hispers low , thou must, 'The youth replies, I can.” Tonight, fellow classmates, before we say farewell, it is our duty to give thanks—thanks for the sacrifices of our parents, for the support of our friends and for the help of our teachers, who have stood by us so faithfully through our school days. And now the time has come for us to say the parting greeting. 'This is the last time that we w ill be assembled together and as we go on our way, let us go determined to do our best. Keep in mind these w'ords: “Determination spells success. MINA HAHN Page Twenty-eigft “The Zenith” 1935 C.H.S. Salutatory There have been countless results issuing from the period in whic h we have been living for the past five or six years, some of which are: unemployment, closing of banks and factories and regulation of work- ing hours by the various codes. These codes have reduced the working hours from sixty hours to forty hours a week. Think how this will leave some people stranded with leisure time. Before the depression, everyone was living in a “hectic whirl,” rushing from oue thing to an- other. Everyone spent money lavishly either for public entertainments, private parties, or any source of amusement which would fill in the extra hours between work and sleep. Today it is an entirely different scene which we view. More people are living simpler, quieter lives because they have no money to spend for outside entertainment. Do we people realize that we are being challenged by Leisure 'l ime? Are we going to accept the challenge, or are we to let it defeat us without a struggle? Let us consider some ways to combat this greatest of all modern problems. First ask yourself: “Am I one of those persons who depend on someone or something to help me pass my time away? Do I sit and fret until my telephone or door bell rings and someone asks me to, spend the time with her in some manner?” It is the peison who has been so busy in the past that must think about this question most seriously. He is the one who has not developed a particular taste for any type of entertainment. 1 le has become a parasite, depending on others to pass his spare time away for him. Let us decide upon some instruments of defense with which to combat and overcome leisure time. Severel instiuments are usually necessary, because the same entertainment becomes monotonous, when used constantly and soon ceases to be entertainment. It is a wise plan to include some forms of outdoor exercise in this program, not only for health’s sake, hut so one will learn to notice and enjoy the ever changing beauties of nature. You may say, “Oh, I do not need to have out-of door sports and walks to notice nature; I can see that when I am driving to the office, or on my way to school.” But, “Do you ieallv notice Narure then? Isn’t your mind filled with thoughts about your day’s work or something of that kind?” It sel- dom happens that you let your imagination take possession of your thoughts then. Another way to spend our time is to choose some hobby. Every- one has something that he or she likes to do best, and it is a hobby whether he calls it bv that name or not. Some of the most popular hobbies are: reading, stamp collecting, fishing, collecting of old and rare coins, swimming, collecting of antiques, sewing, handicraft and making a library. Reading is one of the very best hobbies we can de- velop. You not only receive enjoyment from the reading material, but you also gain some knowledge from what you have read. For those who have a natural love for beauty in art, literature or Page Twenty-nine C.H.S. “The Zenith” 19S5 music, there will not be much leisure time. These people are busy, unconsciously, all the time. They are thirsty for more knowledge concerning beauty, and when their other work is done, they will read, listen to or create music, and make or view the different phases of art. If you have never been particularly interested in these things, try to develop an interest in them. Some of the authors of English and American literature had very interesting lives and their writings were excellent. If you find that you are not interested in reading, peihaps music will hold an attraction for you. You will find in music an out- let for some of your surplus imagination. Listen to some of the music of Brahms, Dvorzak, Beethoven, Victor Herbert and our own American composers and you will find nearly every mood vividly reproduced. Music is the creator of emotions. This is well expressed in Drvden’s poem, “Alexander’s Feast, or the Power of Music.” In this poem a harpist plays different types of music, such as hymns, wine songs, sad .songs, love songs and war songs, and each type causes a corresponding change in the listener. I cannot guarantee that modern music, per- haps more properly called “jazz,” has the power to create emotions, lest it be only that of disgust and impatience, yet some people find that listening to this music helps them to pass away their leisure time even if they do not profit by it. We are ready now to start the duel with leisure time. As yet we graduates have had very little experience with it, but for those who are not planning to go farther in attaining an education, leisure time probably will be very much in evidence until they have adjusted them- selves to their new surroundings. Lndoubtedly, the graduates who do go on to college, will have some leisure time for the same reason. Therefore, let us take up our weapons and be the victors of this duel. L. H. Page Thirty C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Class History We, the Class of ’35, enrolled in Coopersville High School one bright September morning to start our high school career. Our mem- bers numbered fifty-four, which was the largest freshman class in history. We were initiated and later elected our class officers with Miss VanderNaald as our advisor. In the fall we had a roast at the lake and in the spring a Bunco party at the Masonic hall. We soon became acquainted with each other and began enjoying our first ear thoroughly. Our freshman year ended with a picnic at Mona Lake. The next fall we entered school as Sophomores. We were fewer in numbers, as some of the students had dropped out, but still enthusi- astic to reach our goal. We had one party during the year. As Juniors our class was increased by new members from Allen- dale, Nunica and Lamont. We numbered forty eight. We were well represented in the various activities of the school, having five letter men in football, and many of our members on the track and baseball teams. In the spring the school Baseball Tournament was won by the Junior team. Our first social event was a Junior-Senior party at How- ard’s barn, at which we were entertained by the Seniors. Our play, “Mother Mine,” was very successfully given under the direction of Miss Sorr. We finished our Junior year by honoring the Seniors at a Junior- Senior banquet. A year later we entered as Seniors. We began our activities by electing the following officers: Henry Woltjer, President; Martin Riemersma, Vice-President and Lucille Holst, Secretary-Treasurer. Later the Annual Staff was chosen with Alice Haas as Editor-in-Chief. This year we had eight letter men in football. During the winter we gave a carnival at the school which was a hugh success. A Beano party was held later. Our last year is drawing to a close and we are looking forward to the class play, Junior-Senior banquet and Com- mencement. We wish to thank our teachers and parents who have made these four years possible and we feel sure that we will profit by them. E. M. M. Page Thirty-one C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Class Will We the Senior Class of 1935, in order to form a more perfect faculty, establish justice for the Frosh, insure inter-class scraps, pro- vide for wit and humor, promote the general cleaning up of waste paper in assembly, and secure the blessings of the pessimists in regard to our brilliant future, do ordain and establish this, our last will and testament, for the Student Body of C. H. S. To the Faculty we return your patience and hard words (which we have now condescended to overlook.) To the Freshmen we bequeath our ability to do just about as we please. See if yau can get away with it, Frosh, the way we have. To the Sophomores we leave the drinking fountains for the pause that refreshes between classes. To the Juniors we leave the art of putting anything and every- thing over “with a bang.” Our individual bequests are as follows: I, John Kingsley, bequeath my glasses to any Junior silly enough to take Physics next year. I. I.eona Kramer, bequeath my shy, evasive manner to Geraldine Braxmaier I, Carolyn Marcusse, bequeath my stvle, class and clothes to Hallie Ellis. ' ' I, William Seekman, bequeath my seat in assembly to anyone who can hold it together. I, Helen Lavender, bequeath my Physics book (what there is of it) to Helen Bennink. I Goldie Wiegerink, bequeath my curiosity to William Yenema. I, Mary Warner, bequeath my numerous outside attractions to Gertrude Metten. I, Victor Johnson, give the sole right of being the general all-school time-keeper (especially in Physics class) to James Mulder. I, Eldon Klatt, bequeath my girls of Leonard street to anyone who wants to pick them up. I, Virginia Laug, bequeath my slenderness to Jeannetta Bennink. I, Roger Muzzall, bequeath my admits to Physics class to Max Reynolds. Hope you can get away with it like 1 did, Max. I, James Kelly, bestow my ability to bluff through anything from Physiology to Physics to Wells Parish. I, Ida Metten, bequeath my pleasant drawl to Junior Lillie. 1, Alice Haas, bequeath my personality plus to Betty Kelly. 1, l ed Balicki, bestow my cheerful grin on Betty Blakeley. I, Orville Beattie, bequeath my powers of looking innocent at crucial moments to Junior Barkel. I, August Busman, bequeath the sleeves of my vest to Kenneth Haines. I, Elmer Horling, bequeath my speed on the track team to Clyde Stark. Page Thirty-two “The Zenith” 1935 C.H.S. I. Harold Veeneman, leave my stately height to Lester I, i effers and Harold Seekman to divide equally. I, Elwood McMillan, bequeath my powers of concentrated study to Hilmer Leemon. We, Henry Woltjer and Mina Hahn, bequeath our mutual attrac- tion for each other to Elmer Triiok and Helen Sickles. I, Lucille Holst, will my A’s to Jenna V. Laug. I, Ladean Bennink, bequeath my curls to Harry McMullin. We. Marian Modderman and Martin Riemersma, bequeath our giggles to Maurice Peters and Rachael Skeels. I, Steve Meyers, leave my masterful ways with women to A1 Kramer. I, Jerre Jean Lillie, bequeath to Norma Witcop the privilege of playing the school song in assemblies. I, Anna Adema, bequeath my ability to get along without the boys to Wilma Venema. I, Fred Leach, bequeath my athletic honors to Nicholas VanWin- gerden. I, Clarence Venema, bequeath my blushes to Robert Lemrnen. You have a few, Bob. I, Arthur LaMore, bequeath my days of bachelorhood to Van Averilt I, Betty Muzzall, bequeath my coquettishness to Arlene Howard. I, Floyd Hecksel, bequeath my powers of argument to Jack Conley. 1, Carolyn Lillie, bequeath my originality and cleverness to Eulah MengaL I, Jenevive Wiegerink, bequeath my winsomness to Roy Carr. I Julia Kraai, bequeath my tactful nature to Dorothy Thomas. 1, Dick Mergener, bequeath my fiery temper to Maxine Haas. 1 hope you can control it, “Max.” I, Iva Thurkettle, bequeath my innocence to Howard Draft. 1 Eunice TenBrink, bequeath my willful ambitions to Raymond Van Allsburg. I, Mildred Wasenar, bequeath mv sense of humor to Mary Lou . Muller. 1, Esther Nuland, bequeath my quietness to Raymond Venema. I, Stella Mae Pratt, bequeath the absent expression of my eyes to Eloise Strong. I, Catherine Pvlman, bequeath my dignity to Allen Hambleton. We hereby appoint the faithful old bell in the assembly as our final witness, and do hereby attach our seal on this 7th day of June, in tile year of oar Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and thirty-five. J. J. L. Page Thirty-three C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Class Prophecy Monday, May 17, 1943—Have been staying at the Hotel Horling for a week now and have met many of my old classmates. Coopers- ville has become a very nice city since the Grand River has been dredged, connecting Coopersville with the great St. Lawrence water- way. Went to the Hagenbeck-Hecksel circus and discovered that their world-famous bearded lady was our dear friend, Jim Kelly. '1 he sister readers of the stars, Goldie and Jenevive Wiegerink, told me that in about ten days I would receive a letter that would bring my vaca- tion to an abrupt end. Mv wife spent a quiet afternoon with Alice Haas, author of many popular love stories and editor of the Coopers- ville Observer. Tuesday, May 18—Played golf with the mayor, Mr. Steve Meyer, while Mrs. Meyer, the former Betty Muzzall, entertained the wile. Stopped at the Balicki hot dog stand for a sandwich on the way home. Saw llenrv Woltjer and Mina Hahn, co-star in a great picture at the Rialto. They are achieving a husband and w ife success in the mov- ies such as Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford did a few years ago. The Klatt and Kingsley comedy was a “wow. Wednesday, May 19—I see by the paper that Lucille Holst is making her debut in the Metropolitan Opera in New York tonight. Wish her luck. Elmer Horling runs this hotel the way it should be run, even sending me my newspaper before noon so 1 can read it in bed. Since 1 spilled coffee all over the pillow they stopped serving me my breakfast in bed. Listened to the radio to Clara, Lou and Em. Caroline Lillie, the Em, of Clara, Lou and Em, was ill, so Virginia Laug (Lou) had to impersonate her. This afternoon 1 stopped at the Leach Electric Store for a flash light bulb. That Fred Leach now owns the store might account for the fact that they didn't have any flash light bulbs. Sawr the Hagenbeck-Hecksel circus and Jim Kelly, the bearded lady. Thursday, May 20—See by the paper that Lucille Holst was a suc- cess in the opera. The El wood McMillan Follies, featuring Mary Warner and Edla Ruth White, are at Grand Rapids tonight, but the wife won’t let me go. Saw the Hagenbeck-Hecksel circus and Jim Kelly, the bearded lady. Friday, May 21—See by the paper that the Cosw ell Sisters, famous radio singers, will sing at Coopersvilie’s new Civic Auditorium next Monday. Listened to the radio to Mrs. Max Baer at the console of the organ. Mrs. Max Baer, by the way, was formerly Miss Jerre Jean Lillie, formerly of our own dear little city, Saturday, May 22—See by the paper that Art LaMore, manager of the world's heavy weight champion, is making negotiations for a title bout with “Fishy” Fischer, of Sardinia. Heard Vic Johnson broadcast the Cubs-Giants game, in which the Cubs romped all over Roy Peck’s New York Giants. Sunday, May 23—Heard a wonderful sermon by the Rev. Martin Riemersma. Inquired as to the health of the pastor’s wife, the former Miss Anna Adema, and all the little Riemersmas, w ho are confined to their home with the mumpsy wumpsies. Monday, May 24—See by the paper that Eunice TenBrink, school Page Thirtv-four C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 commissioner, will speak at the next P. T. A. I leard the Coswell Sisters at the Civic Auditorium. Recognized them as Carolyn Mar- cusse, Marian Modderman, Esther Nuland and Stella Mae Pratt. Since when did they become sisters, I wonder? Saw the Hagenbeck- Hecksel circus and Jim Kelly, the bearded lady. Tuesday, May 25—See by the paper that the Senators Veeneman and Venema, are introducing an old age pension bill for dogs. The wife had some women over for bridge, among whom were Julia Kraai and Leona Kramer, owners of the Pile Wild tourist cabins, and Ladean Bennick, society leaders. Saw the Hagenbeck-Hecksel circus and Jim Kelly, the bearded lady. Wednesday, May 26—See by the paper that Judge William Seek- man and August Busman, local banker, are back from a deer hunting trip. Ida Metten and Mildred Wasenar, two of the high school teach- ers, dropped in to ask the wife to attend a birthday party on the for- mer Helen Lavender, now wife of the bearded lady of the Hagenbeck- Hecksel circus. Thursday, May 27—See by the paper that the Hagenbeck-Hecksel circus is leaving town. Will miss the bearded lady. Listened to Roger Mtizzall, the Waltzy Rajah of the Air, and the sensational crooner, Dick Mergener. The wife tuned onto Catherine Pvlman, the beauty specialist, and Ivv Thurkettle, the millinery artist, and I longed to be at the Hagenbeck-Hecksel circus. Friday, May 28—The wife greets me with a letter from her mother saying that she is tired of taking care of the kids, and that we should return home immediately. So let’s say good-bye to Coopersville as we return to Detroit—and our Orphans’ Home. The 1 lagenbeck- Hecksel circus is gone, anyway. O. B. Page Thirty-five Page Thirty-seven O.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Junior Class IN’ September, when school began, the Junior Class tied with the Freshmen lor the honor of having the largest class in the high school. As in former years, our number was greatly enlarged by new mem- bers from Allendale, Lamont, Conklin and Nunica. Our class has been very active in extra curricular activities, hav- ing some of its members in every activity. In February we gave our annual play, “It’s I p to ou, which was a big success. Some of the Juniors also took part in the A. A. play, which was given in the fall. CLASS OFFICERS President__________ Vice-President_____ Secretary-Treasurer Advisor______________ . Hallie E. Ellis __Jack Conley Maurice Peters _____Miss Sorr Page Thirty-eight C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Junior Class Roll Andrews, Margaret liar, John Frank Bennick, 1 lelen Bennick, Jeanetta Breen, Peter John Bush, Della ■ Conley, Jack Dobson, Sidney Draft, Howard Ellis, 1 ia llie Gordon, Douglas Gregel Mildied I laas, Maxine 1 laines, Kenneth 1 larnbleton, Allen Howard, Arlene Irish, Howard Kloosterhouse Clarence Kraker, Junior Laug, Jenna V. Laug, Robert Peemon, 11 ilmer l.illie, Charles Lillie, Jack MacMillen, Harry Meindertsma, Irene Mengal, Eulah Metten, Gertrude Muller, Mary L. Nanninga, Fred Parish, Wells Peters, Maurice Peterson, Clinton Postrna, Chester Randell, George Reynolds, Max Sichterman, Ida Sickles, Helen Skeels,1 Rachael Stark, Clyde Ten Brink, Eugene Page Thirty-nine Page Forty C.H.S. “The Zenith5 1935 SOPHOMORES Page Forty-one C.H.S. 1935 Sophomore Class TI1K Sophomores have done much to make C. H. S. lively. Those who received letters in football are Lester Laug, Junior Jav Fyne- wever and Albert Kramer. ’an Averi 11 also participated in some of the games. Ye also have a very promising baseball team. So far it has won the only game played. When the call for track men came, many Sophomores responded. The team is largely composed of Sophomores. The girls from the Sophomores are interested in Glee Club, Hi-Y Club, 4-II Club, etc. Mr. Laug is our advisor and at the first class meeting the following officers were elected; CLASS OFFICKRS President___________ Vice-President______ Secretary- Treasurer Advisor__________ _______Albert Kramer _____Hubert Marshall Junior Jay Fynewever ___________Mr. Laug Page Forty-two C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Sophomore Class Roll Averill, Keith Van Harnes, Douglas Blakeley, Betty Bouwkamp, Jacob Jr. Braxmaier, Geraldine Bruggers, Lawrence Carr, LeRoy Cook, Thelma DeCan, lone DeMeester, Genevieve Downs, Leonard France, Annabel le Fynewever, Junior 1 linken, Alma June Hintz, Dorothy Kelly, Betty Koppenol, Agnes Kramer, Albert Laug, Lester Lawrence, Bernardine Leggett, Carl Lenimen, Robert Lillie, Lee Marshall, Hubert Matthews, 1 larold Moser, Anna Moser, Robert Mulder, Luther Muller, Peter Nichols, Marian Parish, Morris Ra mus, John Rittenhouse, Myrna Roman, Hattie Roth, Wm. Fredrick Sabo, Sophia Shave, Paul Seitsema, Maynard Thomas, Dorothy VanAllsburg, Helene YanAllsburg, Ray Vannater, Ernest Yenema, Wm. Jr. Page Forty-three T i y Dot A Lav A Ji n E Page Forty-foui C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 FRESHMEN Page Forty-five Freshman Class WE. the Freshman Class of 10 35, began our “High School C areer” with an enrollment of fifty three. Although we were green at the beginning of the year, we are now feeling rather “low as we have gained more recognition fiom the other High School students. 1 he Freshmen have had active pai ticipation in the following eur- riculars: Football, Hi-Y, Glee Club, Scouting, Bible and Declamation. A class party, held during the fore part of the year, was the first get-together. With pleasant memories of the past, we are looking for- ward to a happy future. CLASS OFFICERS Class Advisor----------------------Miss Gertrude Hansen President------------------------------Charlotte TerAvest Secretary- I reasurer __________________Theodore Mulder Page Forty-six C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Freshman Class Roll Adema, Gertrude Andrews, Ercan Dalicki, Elenore Barkel, I lenry Barnes, Charles Bennick Grace Busman, Tennis Clark, Edward Cook, Alfred 1 )ennis, Iva June Elenbaas, Paul Ellis, Willis Esther, Jeanetta Fairchild, Lola Fritz, Ruth 11aines, John Hamhleton, Ferris Hecksel, Elmer Hill, Lynn Kingsley, Harold Kramer, Anna Kwiatkowski, Leona Lieffers, Lester Lindberg, Albert Meerman, Angelina Meindersma, Laura Mengal, Shirley Mergener, Joy Mulder, Theodore ( Hterbein, Alfreda Parish. Mary Ann Platt, Robert Poot, Matilda Post, Marian Randell, Edward Rawn, Phyllis Roth, Doris Raster, Alice Ryder, George Strong, Eloise Schmidt, Harold Smith, Alice Straatsma, Robert Taylor, Keith TerAvest, Charlotte TerAvest, John VanderLaan, Evelyn Winegerden, Arie Venema, Wilma Werley, Carol Yost, Ferine Pape Forty-seven Fage Forty-eight C.H.S. ‘‘The Zenith” 1935 President, Orville Beattie Vice President, Henry Woltjer Secretary-Treasurer, Miss Sorr Football Manager, Arthur LaMore 'brack Manager, Jim Mulder Student Manager, Jerre Lillie Yell Leader, Orville Beattie Page F'orty-nine C.H.S. “The Zenith”____________________1035 Top - VanRaalte, VanWingerden, Hurling, Laug, Reynolds, Riemersma, Woltjer, Center- Meyer, Haines, Muzzail, Leac-h, Mergener, Fynewever, Kramer. Bot- tom—Conley, Peters. Football When Coach VanRaalte issued the call for football practice thirty-five candidates responded. I liese bo s did their utmost to gam positions on the team. The season was not as successful as some in the past, although we won three, lost four and tied one. This was very good considering the light, green material. A great deal of the credit goes to Mr. anRaalte and Mr. I.aug, for as coaches they instilled into the boys that “never say die spirit and that fair plav impulse which has urged the team on to victory. It was their work that constantly kept before us an ideal of true athletic spirit, teaching us the real meaning of the words “good losers. At a meeting of the letter men “l et beach was chosen captain and a few days later Art baMore was elected Football Manager by the student body. Next year Coopersville should have a better team, for eight regu- lars are expected to return. Watch the team of 1935, everybody! Page Fifty C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 FRED LEACH (Pet) Senior Halfback Captain, 4 I'not ball, 2, 3, 4 Varsity, 3, 4 RICHARD M ERGEN HR (Dick) Senior Guard Fn 11 hack Football, 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity, 3, 4 ELMER HORDING Senior Tackle Football, 2, 3, 4 Varsity, 3, 4 ROGER MUZZ A EL (Pudge) Senior I lalbfack Football, 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity, 3, 4 Page Fifty-one C.H.S, “The Zenith” 1935 HENRY WOLTJER (Hank) Senior End Football, 1,3,4 Yarsitv, 4 SIEVE MEYER Senior Ouarterback Football, 2, 3, 4 Varsity, 3, 4 MARTIN RIEMERSMA (Squirt) Senior End Football, 1, 3, 4 Varsity, 4 MAX REYNOLDS (Mook) Junior (.'enter Football, 1, 2, 3 Varsity, 2, 3 Page Fifty-two C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 GERALD CONLEY (Jack Junior 'Tackle Football, i, 2, 3 Varsity, 2, 3 NICHOLAS VAN WINGER DEN (Nick) Junior Guard Football, 2, 3 Varsity, 3 MAURICE PETERS (Pete) Junior Fullback Football, 3 Varsity, 3 Football Schedule ♦September 14................ Coopersville 0.......................... Lee September22--------------------Coopersville 13________________Grand Haven 7 ♦October 5------------------- Coopersville 0___________________Hudsonville 12 October 12---------------------Coopersville 7_______________________Sparta 0 October 19------------------- Coopersville 0_____________________St. Mary’s 0 ♦October 24---------------------Coopersville 0___________________ Zeeland 19 ♦November2.......................Coopersville 0.......................Goodwin 25 ' November9-------------------.Coopersville 19_____________ .Cedar Springs 0 ♦Home Games. Page Fifty-three C.H S. The “Zenith” 1935 Top - Razmus, Barnes, Draft, VanHuizen, VanAllsburg, Laug. Center- Muller, Bruggers, Irish, Van Wingerden. TenBrink, MacMullin,, Laug. Bottom— Hains, Busman, Averill, Horling, Kramer, Fynewever, Peterson. Track To Coach Laug’s first call for track men a large number responded. Many showed possibility of developing into track stars. Jim Mulder was elected Track Manager and Elmer Horling was elected Captain. The boys trained hard for about three weeks. Our first meet will be with Wavland, a new foe for Coopersville, the 26th of April, at Coopersville. A meet is being arranged with Grandville at a later date. The boys will also go to the Fremont Invitational Track and Field Meet held at Fremont. Those that qualify at the Regional at Grand Rapids will be entered in the State meet held at Lansing a week later. If the enthusiasm shown is any indication, the boys will experience a very successful season. Page Fifty-four C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 ACTIVITIES Page Fifty-five Senior Play y The Green String Presented bv tlio Senior L hiss Directed by Miss Helen Sorr Tins tliree-act play was presented May g-io. The plot consists of the murder of wea 11 hv, crustv, i 11 - tempei ed Josiah I larshnian. N inner ous funny situations present themselves in an attempt to find the guilty party, but finally, through Norma, the nnstery is solved. CAST OF CHARACTERS Josiah Harshman Gilbert Barnes.. Otis Wendal __ .. Dr. Hall_______ Adam Hill______ Norma Clayton . Hannah Blodge . Esther Raines__ Mary Andrews... .James Kelly 1 lenry Woltjer .Orville Beattie . Roger Muz all Victor |ohmoji _____Jerre Lillie _____Alice Haas __ Lucille 1 loist ____Mina FI aim Page Fifty-six “The Zenith” 1935 f, H S. Junior Play It’s Up To You” Presented by the Junior Class Directed by Miss Helen Soor Ruth, who is engaged to Peter, should be happy, but is dissatisfied and accepts a position as stenographer. She falls in love with Richard Stackpole, her employer. Dorothy Carlton, a poor cousin, who had been orphaned, comes to live with Mrs. Carlton and proceeds to show undue interest in Peter Manning while Ruth is at work. Ruth, an- noyed, decides to keep Peter in spite of her cousin’s intrigues. But at the last minute she releases Peter from their engagement, to the com- plete satisfaction of Richard Stackpole. CAST OF CHARACTERS Richard Stackpole Peter Manning___ Harvey Bean_____ Mrs. Carlton Ruth Carlton.. Helen Prescott__ Dorothy Carlton Mary____________ Mrs. Stackpole__ .Maurice Peters Kenneth Haines ___Robert Laug ____Hallie Ellis .Jenna V. Eaug ...Maxine Haas .Arlene Howard .Norma Witcop .Rachael Skeels Page Fifty-seven A. A. Play Sound Your Horn” Presented by the Athletic Association. Directed by Miss I lelen Soi r As its second annual stage production the Athletic Association presented “Sound Your Horn, a riotous comedy in three acts, on November i and 2. CAST OF CHARACTERS Drusilla, a girl about town______________________________Jenna . Fang Phyllis, her chum______________________________________ -Mina Hahn Etta Lamb, a waitress___________________________________Arlene Howard Mr. Angus, an attorney___________________________ Kenneth lerAvest Homer Bird, contact man for Bottling Works_____________Kenneth Haines Christine Eliot, owner of refreshment stand_____________.lerre Lillie Mrs. VanDyke, a self-macte millionairess________________Maxine Haas Diane Webster, her niece_________________________________Betty Mu .zall Theodore Webster, her nephew____________________________ Henry Woltjer Mr. Beasley, a caretaker_______________________________Orville Beattie Stage Manager, Roy Peck Assistant Manager, Jim Mulder Page Fifty-eight “The Zenith” C.H.S. 1935 Top-Irish, Bruners, Hains, Muller, Veldhuie, Holst. Randell, Miss Mulvaney, Bottom — Muller, Hinken, Hahn, Laug, Arnold. Coopersville School Orchestra I his year the orchestra has had a membership of twelve, ten musicians from the high school and two from the grades. The instru- ments used in the orchestra are six violins, two clarinets, two trom- bones, drums and piano. The orchestra has appeared before the Par- ent- 1 eachers Association and has contributed entertainment at the High School plays and at the Hallowe’en party. Any peison in the Coopersville school who can play a musical instrument is eligible to membership in the orchestra. Page Fifty-nine C.H S. The “Zenith” 10.°5 Glee Clubs The Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs meet twice a week. Both popu- lar and classical songs are sung. A great deal of pleasure and de- velopment in the ability to sing are derived from group singing. The Girls’ Glee Club is under the direction of Miss Mulvanev. The girls sing two and three part songs. the Boys’ Glee Club is under the direction of Mr. Yeldhuis. The boys sing three and four part songs. Page Sixty Oratory and Declamation Sunday School Oratorical Contest, Sponsored by the Ottawa County Sunday School Association. Contestants: Mary Lou Muller, Mildred Wasenar, Jenevieve Wiegerink, Hallie Ellis. RESULT—Jenevieve Wiegerink, second; Hallie Ellis, first. State Oratorical Contest, Sponsored by Michigan High School Forensic Association. Contestants: Eulah Mengal, Douglas Gordon, Sidney Dobson, Mildred Wasenar, Orville Beattie. RESULT—Mildred Wasenar, second; Orville Beattie, first. Declamatory Contest, Sponsored by Michigan High School For- ensic Association. Contestants: Hattie Roman, Leona Kwiatkovvski, Grace Bennick, Harold Seekman, Alice Smith, Marian Post, John Ter- Avest, Ruth Fritz, John Haines. RESULT—Ruth Fritz, second; John Haines first. Orville and John represented C. H. S. in the sub-district contests at Zeeland. They competed against representatives from Grandville, Hudsonville, Zeeland, Hope High School (Holland) and Saugatuck. Orville won third place in the oratorical contest and John first in the declamatory contest. John had practically a unanimous vote of the judges for first place. As a result of victory in the sub-district contest, John competed in the district contest in Grand Rapids. There he competed against Grand Rapids schools, Ionia, etc. In this contest, John placed third. The victories won by students from C. H. S. this year and in for- mer years have won the respect and hearty praise from coaches in other schools. The contestants are grateful for their success to Supt. Veld- liuis, who is teacher of Public Speaking and coach of Forensics. Page Sixty-one C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Senior Class Roll Adema, Anna Balicki, Ted Beattie, Orville Bennick, Ladean Busman, August Haas, Alice Hahn, Mina Hecksel, F lovd Holst, Lucille Horling, F.lmer Johnson, Victor Kelly, James Kingsley, John Klatt, Eldon Kraai, Julia Kramer, Leona LaMore, Arthur Laug, Virginia Lavendar, He'en Leach, Fred Lillie, Carolyn Lillie, Jerre Jean Marcusse, Carolyn McMillan, Elwood Mergener, Richard Metten, Ida Meyer, Steve Modderman, Marian Muzzall, Betty Muzzall, Roger Nuland, Esther Pratt, Stella Mae Pylman, Catherine Riemersma, Martin Seekman, William Ten Brink, Eunice Thurkettle, Ivy eeneman, Harold Venema, Clarence Warner, Mary Wesenar, Mildred Wiegerink, Goldie Wiegerink, Genevie Woltjer, Henry Honor Students Page Sixtvtwo C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Extra Curricular Journalism 1 liis extra curricular lias been carried on quite extensively during the last few years, especially. Much valuable knowledge concerning this subject is gained by those students participating in it, and its membership is growing steadily. Each week this organization issues a school magazine called the “Echo” in which appears all the happen- ings of the week. The students get much enjoyment from this paper. Following are members of tlie Staff: Editor-in-Chief, Hallie Ellis Asst. Editor in-Chief, Rachael Skeels Society Editor, Jenna V. Laug Art Editor, Arlene Howard Literary Editor, Ila Sichterman Joke Editor, Pernadine Lawrence Sports, Harold Veeneman Typist, Mary Alyce Warner Faculty Advisor, Miss Hansen Scouting Scouting gives boys a chance to serve their community. Its ac- tivities not only give pleasure, but they prepare to meet community emergencies. Coopersvilje has two troops: Troop 40 sponsored by the High School, Mr. Laug, Scoutmaster, and Troop 4 under the leader- ship of C. D. eldhuis. Some of the members have done outstanding work and received high honors. Scouting is not only helpful during youth, but also through later life, and is a promoter of good citizenship. Bible Study The Bible Study classes meet every Tuesday, eighth hour. Rev. rugSers s the instructor in one class and Rev. Strong the teacher of another. I he principles learned by the students in these classes are very beneficial to their religious training. This type of extra curricu- lar is upheld strongly each year and large classes result. Hi-y The meetings of this club occur every Wednesday afternoon. One week a business meeting is held, reports being given by members of the group. At the next meeting some kind of recreation such as weenie roasts, parties, hikes and ball games are carried on. There are fifteen members of this organization. Following are the officers: President, Dorothy Thomas Vice-President, Joy Mergener Secretary-Treasurer, Arlene Howard Reporter, Ileanetta Bennick Leader, Miss Hansen 4-H Sewing Club 1 he 4-11 group has been very progressive this year. Weeklv meetings were held in which their work was carried on under the leadership of Miss Sorr. One meeting a month was devoted to a social hour. Many members were successful in receiving county awards. Following are the officers: President, Mary Lou Muller Vice-President, Mary Warner Secretary-'I reasurer, Hermina TerAvest Page Sixty-three C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 ALUMNI Page Sixty-four “The Zenith” 1935 C.H.S. Prophecy Class of 1934 Name Prophecy What Came True June Bliss____________Mrs. Benjamin Westrate.-At home Kenneth Brown_________Mining Engineer...........At home Raymond Bush..._______Supt. of Schools---------Attending Hope College George Dickinson......Retail Clothier----------At home Robert Hard...........Traffic Inspector........Employee at CCC Camp Beatrice Hovingh______Business Woman...........Employee in Grand Haven Janet Hovingh_________Prop, of Hat Shoppe -----Employee in Grand Haven Margaret KloosterhouseEnglish Teacher----------At home Donald Laug___________Farmer-------------------At home Louis Laug. __________Lawyer.......................Employee in Grand Rapids Ld Leemon_____________Aviator__________________Employee in Detroit Herman Lubben___________Lawyer._____________ ..Attending Hope College Fred Marshall ________Ensign of the Navy-------At home Evelyn McClain________Modeling_________________Married Ruth McMillan_________Missionary...............At home Neoma Mergener________Air Hostess______________At home William Mergener______Coach of Athletics_______At home Carl Merkins. ........Pres of Peoples Sav. BankAt home Thelma Nichols________Prima Donna Grand OperaEmploye in Grand Rapids Zora O’Bradovitch_____Nurse -------------------Employee in Chicago Eugene O’Brien________U. S. Representative....Attending Howell’s in Muskegon Mabel Otterbein_______Prop, of HeaPh Resort____Employee in Coopersville Margaret Parish_______Nurse____________________Nurses’ Training, Grand Rapids Earl Peters __________Retail Clothier__________Attending Heany’s in G. R. Gordon Peterson_______Real Estate Dealer-------At home Perd L. Reynolds______Mayor of Coopersville____Employee in Coopersville Clare Rhodes _________Prominent Oil Man........At home Georgetta Root........Author.._________________Attending Heany’s in G. R. Uldene Roth . ________Cashier__________________Employee in Muskegon Emma Schmidt__________Prima Donna Grand OperaAt home Louise Spinner________Commercial Teacher_______Attending Western State Marie Smith__________..Modeling_______________ Attending Heany’s in G. R. Howard TenBrink_______Doctor of Medicine_______At home Paul Ter A vest_______Lawyer___________________Attending Hope College Arnold Tikkanen.......Doctor of Medicine_______Employee in Coopersville Margaret VanOeffelin..Nurse____________________At home Frances Venema________Mrs. Donald Laug_________Attending Heany’s in G. R. Evert Wav.____________Owner Pugilist Train. CampAt home Benjamin Westrate_____Poultry Farmer___________At home Lynn Wilkinson________Real Estate Deafer_______Married Page Sixty-five C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1935 Summary of the Alumni This being the tricentennial of the founding of the high schools, naturally our thoughts go back to the early graduates of C. II. S. The following are a few facts concerning the history of the alumni. From 1892 to 1935, 842 graduates—460 girls and 382 boys. 1892—First two graduates, Hattie Maxheld, Hattie McNaughton. 1932—Largest class—49 graduates. 87 0 of graduates are married. 3% of graduates have died. x923— Smallest graduate, Lillian Schestag. 1924—Mildred Gordon, girl athlete. 1926—Jeannette Maris, blind graduate. 32—David DeWitt, Joe Esther, outstanding college students. Teachers—Three graduates are teaching in C. H. S. at present: Herman Laug, Miss Streeter, Mrs. Muller. The following are a few graduates who have made a name for themselves: Maurice Luck, Harold Barg well, Surveyors. Frank Young, Electrical Engineer. Harvey Teusink, Charles estover, Leon Ives, George Busman, Glenn Grieve, Doctors. Harold Muzzall, Dentist. Harvey Anderson, Aeronautical Engineer. Russell YanKoevering, Louis Slaughter, Attorneys. Guy C. Lillie, Donald Lillie, Officers of the Michigan Trust Co. These and many others have won a place for themselves in the world. Page Sixty-six “The Zenith” _________________1935 C.H.S. Compliments of JOHN LUBBEN JERSEY MILK Direct From the Farm to You Phone 158F2 Coopersville, Mich. ’ They Help Us We Should Help Them Patronize Our Advertisers Lumber . . . and other building material at the lowest price. Our yard is headquarters for Flooring, Siding, Shingles, Sheathing and Dimension Lumber, Build- ing Paper, Lath, Roofing and all kinds of Building Material. Prompt Service. Satisfaction Guaran- teed. Come and see us. Coopersville Lumber Company Coopersville, Mich Phone hi Page Sixty-eight W. MOSHER Your Photographer Grand Haven, Mich. Always at Your Service, All Ways Never Say Bread Say— “Golden Crust” —Instead BRAAK’S BAKERY “Home of Town Talk Cookies” Betty: “Can you drive with one hand?” Vic: “You bet I can.” Betty: “Then have an apple.” Stella: “That was a very good picture of Orville, but there was something about it that was not natural. I wonder what it was.” Caroline: “He had his mouth shut.” Compliments of Addison-Baltz Grand Haven, Mich. Page Sixty-nine Compliments of DR. H. A. MUZZALL Coopersville, Michigan Bennett’s Garage General Auto Repairing and Overhauling Phone 86 Coopersville, Mich. Judge: “What is your name, occupation, and what is the charge against you?” Defendant: “My name is Sparks; I'm an electrician and the charge is assault and battery.” Judge: “Hey, put this man in a dry cell.” Wasted Energy: Telling a hair raising story to a bald headed man. Steve: “For two cents I’d throw this penny away.” Compliments of LEE PRESTON Gas Station One Mile NVest of Coopersville Page Seventy TO THOSE WHO GRADUATE- j Be a booster for your home town,Coopersville, j First, Last and Always, i Van's Baking Company i j Warden: “We’re going to be as kind to you as we can be- fore sending you to the chair. Wouldn’t you like to have Miss Streeter cook your last meal.” Prisoner: “Yes, then I’d feel more like dying.” A motorcycle cop drove up beside Elmer Triick’s car which was holding up the line. “Can’t you go any faster?” he roared. “Yes,” Elmer replied, “but I don’t want to leave the car.” Budget: A method of worrying before you spend instead of afterwards. Compliments and Best Wishes Coopersville Co-operative Elevator Co. Coopersville, Mich. i I I I j i Page Seventy-one Compliments of j J. E. KAMMERAAD FUNERAL DIRECTOR j Prompt, Conscientious, Reasonable Service j i AMBULANCE SERVICE i I i i i Phone 37 Coopersville, Mich. i i i i Page Seventy-two Nineteen years of Square Dealing Farmers’ Co-Operative Creamery Asso. Conklin, Michigan i_________ L. J. SCHIPPER Courteous Treatment Service Ladies’ Hair Cutting a Specialty i Community Garage Chas. R. Parish Phone 162 General Auto Repairing Storage Cities Service Gas and Oil Portable Feed Grinding Page Seventy-three Coopersville State Bank Resources over $800,000.00 The knowledge and experience of this bank are at your service Accounts insured in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Truman H. Lillie, Pres. C. L. VanFrank, Cashier L. D. Mills, Vice-Pres. Page Seventy-four i Watch and Clock Repairing I Latest designs in Wall Paper. Paper hanging and decorating by Claud Warner P. G. DURPHY ; South Side Main Street Coopersville, Mich. L_______________.__________________________ I j Compliments of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 234 Pearl St., N. W., Grand Rapids Mr. Veldhuis (Just after Glee Club): “What do you think of their execution?” Norma: “I’m in favor of it.” Floyd: “I ran into another car last week and was knocked senseless.” Virginia: “How long does the doctor think it will be be- fore you’ll be all right?” The rising generation retires about the time the retiring generation rises. KARL J. MICHAEL Horse Shoeing, Blacksmithing, Woodworking Saw Gumming, Grinding, Planing Coopersville, Mich. Page Seventy-five Coopersville, Michigan Established 1883 Phone 63 I I ! Page Seventy-six The Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co. Courteous Service “You’ll Always Get What You Want” I I I j • Mr. Yeldhuis: “That child doesn’t get his temper from me.” I Mrs. Veldhuis: “No, you still have all of yours.” Captain: “All hands on deck, the ship is leaking. Sleepy voice from the hold (Hank’s): “Aw, put a pan under it and come to bed.” Ted: “That horse knows as much as I do.” Anna: Don’t tell anyone. You might want to sell him some day.” III? A MFV’C Grand Rapids IIIjAIMj I Commercial College Coopersville High School foundation, plus I special training at HEANEY’S, brought fine f jobs for Margaret O’Brien, Marion Culligan j and many others. Coopersville Alumni now 1 in school are Ernest Meerman, Florence I.il- . lie, Frances renema, Georgetta Root and Earl Peters. They will bring honor to both 1 schools. Write for information. f i ------------------------------------------------1 For Economical Transportation | CHEVROLET ! Sales and Service B. J. LEMMEN Coopersville, Mich. __________________________________________________ Page Seventy-seven Oscar Poel’s Quality Service Store Phone 11 We Deliver I I i I 1 ! i Groceries; Meats, Fresh Fruits, Vegetables A Complete Food Store I I i j Art: “Yep, I had a beard like yours once and when I realized how it made me look, I cut it off.” Dick: “Oh, yeah? Well, I had a face like yours once and when I realized how it made me look, I grew this this beard.” Elmer: “Who spilled mustard on this waffle, dear?” Alice: “Oh, Elmer, how could you? This is lemon pie.” ? Mama Mosquito: “If you children are good, I'll take you | to the nudist colony tonight.” R. REYNOLDS Phone 106, Coopersville Mich. Premium Kentucky Coals Third Vein Pocahontas Page Seventy-eiflht j Compliments of FRED RANKINS j Coopersville, Mich. Compliments of V. J. TASKER . DRUGS Phone 50, Coopersville, Mich. j i i Virginia: “Oh, what a strange looking cow. Hut why hasn't she any horns?” Eunice: “Well, you see, some cows are born without horns and never have any. Others shed theirs, and some we dehorn, and some breeds aren’t supposed to have any horns at all. There’s a lot of reasons why some cows haven’t horns, but the big reason why that cow hasn’t horns is because she isn't a cow—she’s a horse.” Compliments of DR. L. D. MILLS Coopersville, Mich. Page seventy-nine Compliments of Ottawa County Gas Oil Co. Distributors of White Star Petroleum Products Ranges Refrigerators Compliments of Leach Electric Store ( Coopersville, Michigan j j Radios Electric Water Heaters J. A. LAUG i Grocery “John Aims to Please” i Automobile Accident State Farm Insurance Companies Phone 225 John F. Meerman, Agent Life Blindness Roger: ‘‘Is it easy to kiss jerre?” Max: ,‘Like falling off a log.” Roger: Where did you get the black eve? Max: “I fell off a log.” Mr. Laug: “You know, last year the doctor told me that if I didn’t stop smoking I’d be feeble minded.” Miss Sorr: “Why didn’t you stop?” Rsther: ‘Tve just been sitting for my picture in oils.” Carolyn: What are you being painted as—a sardine? — Page Eighty-one Dependable Ford Service Will oil and grease your Ford at a low price and help you keep it in the best running order all the time. All labor billed at low flat rates. Especially trained mechanics who take pride in doing a good job. j MULDER MOTOR SALES i I Mr. Brevitz, wounded in the head, was taken to the hos- pital and the doctor asked him how it happened. “Miss Sorr threw a stone and hurt me,” murmered Mr. Brev- itz. “She must be a pretty good shot,” said the doctor. “Oh, answered Mi. Brevitz, wearily, “she wasn’t aiming at me. She was throwing at a dog and I was behind her.” Here lie the ashes of poor little Hank, He kissed Mina Hahn—by an open gas tank. Compliments of London Furniture Company Home Outfitters 813-815 Grandville Avenue, S. W. Grand Rapids, Mich. Page Eighty-two Compliments of Grand Rapids Herald Jack Lillie, Agent Electric and Gas Welding Harry Haystead Phone 16F3 Dennison, Mich. RICHARD M. OSSEWAARDE General Merchandise, Hardware and Paint R. F. D. 2, Coopersville, Mich. Garage Service j Phone 118F21 Eastmanville Standard Oil Company TANK SERVICE Chas. Grasman ‘ j Phone 209 Coopersville j Page Eighty-three Compliments of The Grand Rapids Press James Mulder, Agent E. LAUBENGAYER Dealer in Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats J. S. SCHREUDER Complete Line of Graduation Gifts Coopersville, Mich. Caller: “Goldie, is your mother home?” Goldie: “Mother has gone shopping.” Caller: “When will she be back?” Goldie (calling up stairs): “Mama, what shall 1 say now?” Clarence: “Last year I got three bushels of potatoes from my garden.” Harold: “That was pretty good.” Clarence: “Yes, and all I planted was four bushels.” Insure With Old Reliable Companies Paul Hahn Phone 215 and 25 4 Page Eighty-five Congratulations, Students M. E. Church and Epworth League Rev. H. Strong, Pastor I I I ! I I I Compliments of Coopersville Christian Reformed Church Rev. H. VanderKieft, Pastor Students are Always Welcome Optimist: A person who wipes off his glasses before he ! starts to eat his grapefruit in the morning. j I Socialist: A person who hasn’t anything and wants to | share it with someone. • Communist: A person who hasn’t anything and doesn't 8 want anyone else to have anything. ( Mr- Veldhuis (to son): “Eat your spinach, child. Don’t | you know it puts firm white teeth in your mouth?” I Young Veldhuis: Then feed it to grandpa.” I ! ! ! ) Page Eighty-six Compliments of The Coopersville Observer The only newspaper in Eastern Ottawa County We do all kinds of Commercial Printing Durham Hardware Co. Plumbing, Heating, Roofing, Electrical Supplies Coopersville, Mich. Ray Hastings Distributor of High Grade Petroleum Products Tank Wagon Service - -j Coopersville, Phone 69 Leonard Heights, Phone 82541 The Seven Ages of Women: — The Infant The Little Girl The Miss The Young Woman The Young Woman The Young Woman I'he Young Woman She was so dumb she wondered why telephone poles grew in such a straight line. Page Eighty-seven REFORMED CHURCH i ( Rev. John H. Bruggers, Pastor ( I Services at 9:30 a. m. and 2:00 p. m. f f i ( C. E, Societies | Intermediate, 7:45 Sunday Evening | Senior, 7:45 Sunday Evening i i f I Students are Urged to Attend i I------------------------------------------------------ I The Annual Staff take this opportunity to thank the | Reformed Church for the kindly offer of the use of their auditorium for Baccalaureate Sermons and Com- ' mencement Exercises during the past years. I I i ! ! I ! I I i j I i i i j i i j i I i i i i Page Eighty-eight Just an Old Graduate BILL S SERVICE STATION Phone 198, Coopersville, Mich. GULF PRODUCTS Compliments of Basch Jewelers 255 Monroe Ave. Grand Rapids, Mich. A. Nieboer, Manager Martin: “How did you break your leg, Jim?” Jim: “Oh, 1 tossed a cigarette down a manhole and stepped on it.” Roy: “Just as I was kissing my girl friend, her father rushed in with a shot-gun.” August: “Did your flesh creep?” Rov: “I’ll sav! Every inch of it crept right under the sofa.” Peterson Easterly Lumber Co. Coal, Lumber, Hardware Phone 49F9, Nunica, Mich. Page Eighty-nine Howell’s School of Business Will train you and assist you into a desirable position Write for Our Latest Bulletin Murkegon, Michigan New and Improved.. j More Delicious on Bread— For Baking— j For Frying j An All-American Farm Product ( Made From Double Pasteurized Whole Milk | Purest Vegetable Oils ! Beer Turk’s Tavern On M16 at Nunica Lunches Page Ninety I Compliments of I Lubben Clothing Company Coopersville, Mich. i i ! 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