Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

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CLtlSS WILL OF 1957 We, the Senior Class of 1937, do hereby bequeath the use of the new school building to the rest of the students of C.H.S. and do hereby individually bequeath the following: Betty Blakely, her acting ability to Phyllis Rawn. Keith Averill, his ability in track to Ferris Hambleton. Jacob Bouwkanp, his restlessness to his nephew Jin. Laurence Bruggers, his studious nature to Dan Youngs. LeRoy Carr, his annual hay fever to Joy Mergener. Thelma Cook, her graceful swagger to Louise Marshall. Donald Creager, his English accent to Robert Platt. Leonard Downs, Les Ernwall, their unobtrusiveness to Louis Turner. Annabelle France, her bewitching smile to Eaily Porter. Junior Fynewever, his power to win girls to Maurice Laug. Ernest Hassold, his knowledge of Econonics to all needing it. Edwin Heyboer, Max Holtrop, Peter Wassenaar, their height to Clifford Leiffers, Robert Holt, and Robert Wenger. Alma Hinken, Beatrice Robinson, Bernadine Lawrence, Myrna Rittenhouse, their excess weight to A. Meerman and G. Bennick. Betty Kelly, her nervousness in speech-giving to W. Ellis. Agnes Koppenol, her quiet and reserved manner to A. Kramer. Robert Lemmon, his Chevrolet to Stanley Benson. Eleanor Leemon, her boy friends to Mary Ann Parish. Hubert Marshall, his job as football manager to John ins. John Maka, his football ability to Guy Peck. Anna Moser, her art to be seen and not heard to her sister. Jack Muller, his argumentive ability to Elmer Hecksel. Jim Mulder, Morris Richards, Morris Parish, their manly statures to Fred Witcop, George Ryder, and Paul Elenbaas. Marion Nichols, her general brilliance to Ruth Fritz. Art Post, his power to win friends by personality to a.Hard. Hattie Roman, her skill to arrive just in time to D. Roth. William Roth, his friendliness with Dot to L. Hecksel. Dorothy Thomas, her friendship with Bill to her kid sister. Sophie Sabo, her slowness of speech to all who can use it. Paul Shave, his freckles to Ethel Werley. John Stroven, Peter Terpstra, their title of being shieks of Lamont to anyone coming from there next year. Helene Van Allsburg, her love for K. Taylor to C. TerAvest. Ernest Yannatter, his musical ambitions to his brother. William Venema, his art to skip school to all who want it. Lee Lillie Jr., his clerking position to anyone wishing it. Lester Laug, his athletic versatility to Junior Cook. Albert Kramer, his brilliance in Economics to Ted Mulder. We hereby nominate Mr. Herman Laug our sole executor, trust- ing he will faithfully attend to this legal document. Betty Kelly Albert Kramer Page T wenty Nine

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CLASS PROPHECY (continued) of a comfortable and entertaining trip for the Desirable Travel Co. with Jack Muller as its president. Robert Lemnen has become a barber and coiffure designer in London. Noma Witcop carries out all his creation with her skill of finger waving. Hattie Roman is the beauty- expert. Do you remember Edwin Heyboer? He is a lawyer in Chicago and is working with Ernest Vannatter, a political reformer. They are often seen in conference with Peterjae Terpstra, a prominent foreign spy. Betty Kelly is teaching Short-Cut to Dramatics” in Marne, the home town of her husband. Lester Laug has turned literary and has written ”How to Reduce in 10 Short Lessons and had it sponsored by Dr. William Roth, famous Advisor on Child Care. The Stroven Cigar Co. is growing rapidly because of the excellent super-salesmanship of Lee Lillie Jr. Manager and owner John Stroven has left millions to the Eleanor School of Advice to Lovelorn. A new style of furniture has been created by the designers, Le Roy Carr and Dorothy Thomas. Van Averill, specializing in the interior decorating, creates settings for their very unusual pieces. James Mulder is a famous news commentator on the new Ford Program. As a leading baritone, Arthur Post has been very successful. Ernest Hassold 1s the private veternary to the pet monkey belonging to Betty Blakely, a millionaire heiriss. Coopersville has one of its sons still within its boundry. Donald Creager is a tractor salesman who is still catering to the will of the people. Helene Van Allsburg is running a Dutch Tea Room in Scotland with Leonard Downs as her chef. Morse Richards is a A’.P.A. administrator on the new Grammar School at Coopersville. Myrna Rettinhouse is a new Recreational Director at the C.C.C. Camp at Daytona Beach, Fla. at which Paul Shave is manager. And last but not least, young lady, Morris Parish is an orchestra director who has originated the new swing music. Young Woman: Thank you so much. You can't imagine how interesting this has been. I really believe you are an old friend of our class. Gypsy: I am indeed a friend of your class. Beatrice Robinson Page Twenty Eight

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C.H.S. “The Zenith” 1937 SCHOOL CALENDAR 22 and 23 The teachers go to town to learn some- thing. Now don’t take us wrong, and think they don’t know anything. We assure you they do—too much at times! This means a vacation, students! 28 Smile Freshies! A new experience, perhaps, but you must look nice for our Annual pic- tures! Every face, no matter how insignifi- cant it mey seem to you, is needed to brighten our “Great Achievement”! 30 Our “Grain Judgers” go to Lowell and are honored! 30 Kent City came to C’ville today to get “rim- med by a score of 39-0. Come on, boys, keep it up! 30 The Van Raaltes entertain the teachers of C. H. S. at a Hallowe’en Party! November 3 and 4 Six weeks’ exams again and some proud kids are seen showing their report cards? All A’s? 6 Down to Cedar Springs and Victory! 18-0. Another honor brought back for our school. Don’t forget the Student Body! They did their share of the yelling! 6 “C. H. S.’s Babies are entertained at the Van Allsburg home with their first party after entering the world of “Grown-ups ! 6 The Juniors, not wishing to let the Freshies get ahead of them, let our school be their destination for a very enjoyable party. 11 An assembly program was enjoyed by all in honor of Armistice Day. Many speakers fav- ored us with talks and music was supplied as well. 13 Our famous “Grain Judgers” again bring hon- or to our school from Hart. 13 The last game of the season followed by a “peppy” Pep Meeting was held at home with Wyoming Park. A tie this time but a good fight was seen and cheers rang the air, show- ing the loyal spirit of the student body. We’ll “rim” them next time! 20 Honor again comes to our school when the “Grain Judgers” go to Sparta. 26 and 27 A happy Thanksgiving to you all and we hope you make good use of the vacation (study). Don’t get sick! We need you here! 27 Our Debating team has been formed and what a team! Lee Street found out about that when C’ville came out ahead—4 to 0. More honor for our dear old C. H. S. December 4 Our Annual Staff members have a good time when they go to Grand Rapids to have their pictures taken. Do shows always go along with having pictures taken? They seemed to think so. Page Thirty