Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1943 volume:

19 4 3—★ COOPERSYILLK HIGH SCHOOL I took a piece of living day, And gently formed it day by day, And molded with my power and art, A young child’s soft and yielding heart. I came again when years were gone— It was a man I looked upon, I le still that early impress bore, And I could change it nevermore. DEDICATION Many changes have occurred since lirst we entered our high school days. The bright and peaceful world we have been used to has van- ished into oblivion. It has been replaced by a hard, new world—a lighting world, in which many of us have vet to play a part. Now, as we prepare to become, perhaps prematurely, the lighters of today ami the leaders of tomorrow, with confident smiles and an unquenchable will to serve, we dedicate ourselves, and w ith us our Annual, to the future—our future, to preserve and to develop. FOREWORD We’d like you to meet Beelzebub He’s right across the page He’s friendly and he’s courteous 'fliis squirrel is all the rage He takes in all activities In them he sure has fun He never will give up a fight Until the victory’s won He takes his studies seriously And always does his best He’s a true representative Of good old C. H. S. V Oh Gosh! FACULTY OF COOPERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL First Row: Miss Fullerton, Miss Yost. Miss Boer, Mrs Scott. Mrs. Ray-Jones, Mrs Altenburg, Mrs. Kern. Second Row: Mr. Heyboer, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Lake, Mr! Altenburg. Mrs. Muller. Mrs. Plant. Miss Streeter. Mr. Dalgleish. - v CLASSES CLASS HISTORY Early in September. 1939. when everyone had a “C” card and horses were still considered non-edible, the doors of Coopersville High School swung open for seventy-three naive little soiourners on the highways of life. In other words, the class of 1943 entered upon their Freshman year in C. H. S. At the first class meet- ing Robert Albrecht was elected President; Don Strong became Vice-President; Harriet Hains. Secretarv; and Kathryn Scott, Treasurer. In the fall many of us enjoyed a weiner roast and skating party at Grand Haven. During the year we took an active part in athletics and members of our class also participated in the various extra-curricular activities. We Freshies won second place in the magazine contest. Together with the Soph- omores we gave a farewell party in honor of Mr. Hotaiing, our advisor. In 1940-41 our ol’ C. H. S. spirit really got on its feet as we buckled down for our Sophomore year. It began with a slight decrease in enrollment. Officers elected were; President. Marvin Pratt; Vice-President, Jean Osscwaarde; Secretary, Georgianna Schwallier; and Treasurer, Herbert Schaeffer. An increasing inter- est was shown in athletics and many activities. Many of our group attended the party at Howard’s Barn. As we began our Junior year with an enrollment increased to seventy-seven, the threat of war unknow- ingly hung over our heads. We chose the following officers: President. Verl Otterbein; Vice-President. Glen Crouse; Secretary. Marilyn Dinkel; and Treasurer, Virginia Robinson. In mid-November the Junior play. “Once There Was a Princess.” provided enjoyable entertainment for two successful evenings. As the girls won the ticket-selling contest, the boys gave them a dinner and roller skating party. Nearly all of us pur- chased class rings this year. The year of 1941 ended with the disaster at Pearl Harbor, which gave every Amer- ican something to fight for, and vitally affected every student of C. H. S. In May we gave a very success- ful Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom in honor of the Seniors. The fall of 1942 found seventy independent Seniors ready to take the final plunge. For this last year the officers selected were: President. Ed Matthewson; Vice-President. Jerry Vander Zyl; Secretarv. Shirley Rob- bins; and Treasurer. Jarene Knowles. We were the victors in the magazine drive and all attended a theater party as a prize. Seniors took an important part in all activities. Our class sponsored the student mixers and we also had charge of the pep meetings. The Senior Play. “Oh! Professor. How Could You,” was an out- standing event of late spring. We look forward to a Senior trip sometime early in May. The year will reach its social zenith at the Junior-Senior Banquet on May 21. Baccalaureate services will be held May 30, and Commencement on June 4. Because of the present emergency, these events are still uncertain. During the last year C’ville “Green and White” really has gone to war. A successful War Stamp Drive was held in February. Several members of the Senior class have entered the armed forces, and many others expect to leave after graduation. As we enter upon a war-torn world and prepare to take our part in the grim fight for victory over the aggressors, we the Seniors of 1943. remember the times that will never return—our high school days at C.H.S. w WINIFRED ADEMA Winnie” She Rained from heaven 'twas all she wished — a friend. Zenith Staff (4: Dramatic� (2. 3. 41: Bible Study fl. 2. 3. A). Glee Club (3 4): Library Club (4); Commercial Club (4) MARY JEAN AI.BRF.CHT 1 would be true, for there are those who trust me. Dramatic Club (1. 2 3. A): Commercial Club 4 A : Library- Club 14 : Glee Club (2. 3. 4: Basketball (2. 3. 4 WILLIAM ALDRICH ROBERT AI.BRFCHT Bob It’s impossible to please all the world and one’s teachers. Football (2. 3. 4 : Basketball (1. 2. 3 4� ; Baseball (1. 2, 3. 4� ; Varsity Club i4); President of Class (11: Orches- tra (1. 21: Model Airplane Club (2. 31: Library Club (4i; Commercial Club (4). •’Bill —Army He’s not in the role of common man. Football (2. 3 4): Basketball 3. 4); Baseball (31: Track (2. 31: Var- sity Club (4 ; Phys- ical Education 44� ; Airplane Club (2 . RAYMOND VYERILL Rav”—Navy He's a sailor, girls! Football 41. 2. 3. 4� : Band 1. 2. 3): Orchestra (1. 2. 3� : Library Club (4). JEAN AVERY Life is not so short, but that there is al- ways time for cour- tesy. Entered from Florida (2): Glee Club «3 4); Bible Study (31: Com- mercial Club 4 t: Library Club (A). Dramatic Club (3. 4� . DAWAINE BAR BRICK Joe “You never would know I was natur- ally bashful. En- tered from Grand Rapids (2� ; Track (2. 3. 4� ; Varsity- Club i4 ; Zenith Staff (4): Library- Club «4 : Dramat c Club (3. 4� ; F F A (2. 3� . HAROLD BELD Ding Dong He believes in fun even if he is qui- et. Entered from Nunica 3� : F F A (3. 41: Track (31: P� ascball 14 ; Phys- ical Education • 4� . MARIAN BRESNAHAN Silence gives grace to woman. Dra- matics (1. 2. 3. 41: Commercial Club (4): Physical Edu- cation (2. 3. 4 . FRANKLIN Cl RTIS Frank As restless as a windshield wiper. Airplane Club 21; Dramatic Club i2. 3. 4� : Track 4 : Phvsical Education (4). ROGER CL’SICK You know him by the words he does- n’t say. F F A 12. 4); Baseball (3. 4 ; Physical Educa- tion (4 . CLIFFORD Cl SON ’Cliff Union’s loss was our Ram. Entered from Union (41: Football (41: Bas- ketball 4 : Baseball (A : Varsity Club 14 . GLENN CROUSE Copper Blushes may come and blushes may go. but freckles hang on forever. En- tered from Nunica (21; Football (2. 3. 41: Baseball (2 3. 4 : Varsity Club (A): Airplane Club (21; Vice-oresident of class (31. EARL DE MULL Turk Wise and slow, they stumble that hurry-. F F. A. (4): Track (1. 2. 3. 4); Varsity Club (4 •: Physical Edu- cation 4 i. M AR1LYN DINKF.L Dinkie Or light, or dark, or short, or tall: she sets a spring to snare them all. Basketball (1. 2. 3. 4� ; Dramatics (1. 2. 3. 41; Junior Play: Library Club (41; Commercial Club (4 ; Zenith Staff 41: Glee Club (3. 41: Secretary of Class (3); Secre- tary-Treasurer of Athletic Association (4 i. JAMES ERWIN Jim Now let me tell you! Band (1. 2 : Orchestra (1. 2. 3. 4 i; Dramatics (1. 2. 3. 41; Library Club '4): Commercial Club (41: Airplane Club (2. 3. 4� ROBERT FINK Bob” His vocabulary was too copious for our diminutive compre- hension. Dramatic Club «2. 3. 41; Jun- ior Play : Senior Play: Band (1. 2. 3. A). Orchestra (1. 2. 3. 41. YVONNE FITCHETT She who labors diligently- need nev- er despair.” En- tered from Conklin (3� : Glee Club (A). Commercial Club 14 : Physical Educa- tion (4� . JAMES LOCKHART Jim” By the work one knows the work- man.” Entered from Allendjale (3); Foot- ball f 4): Dramatic Club (3. 4): Junior Play: F F A (3. 4� ; Zenith Staff (4). LUCILLE LOTTERMAX She's good in typ- ing, shorthand, too. Others like her you’ll find very few.” Entered from Allendale (3): Glee Club (3. 4i: Dra- matic Club (3. 4� ; Junior Play: Libra- ry Club (41; Com- mercial Club «4� ; Bible Study «4� . ELAINE JABLONSKI My true love has my heart and I have his. Entered from Conklin (2 : Glee Club «4� ; Com- mercial Club 4 i: Home Economics Club • 41 JEAN HOWARD I can go to school when there isn't anything else to do.” Physical Edu- cation 1. 2 3. 4 : Basketball (1. 2. 3. 4� ; Library Club 4 : Commercial Club 14 ; Dramatic Club (1. 2. 3 4� Home Economics Club (2 : Glee Club (1. 2. 3. 4). KENNETH KELLY Ken He runs at the sight of a belle’. Football 1. 2. 3 4K Track (1. 2 3. 4 k Varsity Club (4 k Library Club (4i. BETTY HOST Priceless pearls are found in silent na- tures.” Dramatic Club (1. 2. 3. 4 : Physical Education '2. 3. 4 : Commer- cial Club 4 . DONNA KNOPER Be good and you’ll be happy: yet you'll miss a lot ot fun. Dramatic Club (1. 2. 3. 4� ; Bible Study 1. 2 : Zenith Staff 4k Library Club (41; Commercial Club i4 : Physical Education (1. 4 k SUE HAM A gay aspect is worth scads of in- tellect Entered from Allendale 3 : Glee Club «3. 4): Bible Study 3. A Home Economics Club (3. 4� . Dra- matic Club (3. 4� ; Basketball 3. 4): Commercial Club 14 � : Library Club • 4� ; Junior Play: Senior Play. JARENE KNOWLES Jerry Her manner is gentle, but her will is strong. Entered from Ionia (3): Glee Club (4k Li- brary Club (4 k Commercial Club • 4k Dramatic Club •4 k Zenith StafT • 4� : Ass’t Editor of school paper. HARRIET H AIN'S Hat Success never needs an excise Glee Club d. 2. 3. 41: Band (1. 2. 3. 4� : Orchestra d. 2. 3. 4 ; Dramatic Club fl. 2 3. 4 Bible Study d. 2. 31: Sec- retary of Class 111: p° ie Economics Club (1. 2K Library Club (41; Commer- cial Club (4): Zen- ith StafT (4' Junior Play: Senior Play. EDWARD LEE Ed”—Marine What will be. will be. so why worry? Entered from Grand Haven (2k F F A i4� 3 � P vtical Education (41. GERALD GAVIN Gerry Argument sprout- ed with him and sprinkled in his eye. Dramatic Club -4k Library Club i4i: Airplane Club 2 3 k Physi- cal Education 4i. ELEANOR LEMIEUX Pat” Behold a merry twinkle in her eye. Basketball fl. 2. 3. 4 k Glee Club 3. 4 t. Home Econom- ics Club (1. 2. 41. Library Club (4 k Commercial Club (4k Dramatic Club 11. 2. 3. 4): Junior Play. EILEEN GATES Peggy She brought Sag- inaw closer to Coop- ers ville. Dramatic Club (3): Home Ec- onomics Club fl. 3): Commercial Club '41: Physical Education 4i. KKNNKTH MAC MULLIN' Ken Some think him bashful; others doubt. Entered from Allendale 3 : Football 13. 4); Track (3. 4); Vice- president of Athlet- ic Association 4 ; Zenith Staff (4). EARL MARSHALL Peewee I love to see him laugh, so much of him has a good time. Band (1); Orchestra (1): Dra- matic Club (1. 2� ; Commercial Club (4); Football (1. 2. 3. 4); Varsity Club (4). EDWIN MATTHEWSON Louie A fun loving chap with unquestionable t1 ustwortHiness, honor, and integri- ty. Football (3. 4 : Basketball (2. 3. 4� ; Baseball � 2. 3 4� : Track (3. 4� ; Varsi- ty Club 4 : Dra- matic Club (1. 2� ; Senior Play; Libra- ry Club (4); Zenith Staff (4 ; Model Airplane Club 2. 3� ; President of Senior Class. FRANCIS MEERMAN Frank I can dream, can't I? F F A. (1. 2. 3. 41. LUCIEL MULDER Lucee “Phone 81. Glee Club tl. 2 3. 4� ; Band tl. 2. 3. 4� ; Orchestra (1. 2. 3. 4 ; Dramatic Club tl. 2. 3. 4); Commer- cial Club 14� ; Li- brary Club (4 : Basketball tl. 2. 4� . GLENN MULDER I can fool part of the world all the time; it’s the other part that bothers me. Commercial Club (4 ; Dramatic Club (3. 4); Zenith Staff (4l. EARL MULLER Cupid Caesar was a little man. I’m not so tall myself. Dramat- ic Club tl. 2. 3. 4); Library Club (4): Bible Study (2. 3� ; Model Airplane Club (31; Football (1� ; Track tl. 3. 4� ; Varsity Club (4); Orchestra tl. 2. 3. 4 . PAUL NOE I can discuss in- telligently anything from baby-buggies to international cri- sis ” Entered from Muskegon (I); Dra- matic Club (2. 3 4); Library Club (4). JEAN OSSEW AARDE Good humor only teaches charm to last Bible Study tl. 2. 3): Dramatic Club (3. 4): Junior Play: Vice-president of Class (21: Glee Club (2. 3 4); Home Economics Club tl. 2. 4� ; Commercial Club (4i; Library Club (4 : Zenith Staff 41. VERL OTTERBE IN Blondie Not so much the gold or the fame as for the thrill and love of the game.” Football tl. 2 3. 4); Baseball (1. 2. 3. 4� ; Track (2. 3. 4� ; Varsity Club 14� ; President of Class (3). HELEN POST It's nice to be nat- ural when you're naturally nice. Home Economics Club tl. 2. 4); Dra- matic Club tl. 2. 3. 41: Bible Study tl. 2. 3. 41; Commer- cial Club (41; Li- brary Club «41; Glee Club (2. 3. 41. MARVIN PRATT Marv” Here I am. girls. Football tl. 2 3. 4- Basketball 13 : Track (2): Varsity Club (4); President of Class (2); Band tl. 2. 3� ; Orchestra tl. 2. 3 : Dramatic Club (2. 3). ATHLETIC A SS )C IA TL ) SHIRLEY ROBBINS Shirl Charm strikes the sight and merit wins the Soul. Bible Study tl. 2. 3. 4 ; Home Eco- nomics Club tl. 2. 4); Dramatic Club tl. 2. 3. 41: Junior Play Senior Play: Library «4 ; Secre- tary of Senior Class: Basketball tl. 4). DOROTHY RANDELL Dot True to her word, her work. her friends. Home Ec- onomics Club t4 : Glee Club «3. 4 . Dramatics Club ill. ARLENE TAYLOR Busy as a bee. and somebody's honey. Home Eco- nomics Club (1. 3. 4 : Bible Study (2. 4� ; Library Club (4): Dramatic Club (1. 2. 3. 4); Physi- cal Education (1. 2. 4). WILLARD TEN BRINK Bill” The true pleasure of life is to live with one’s inferi- ors. Entered from Allendale (3): Foot- ball (3); Track (3. 4): Baseball (4): Model Airplane Club 3� ; F. F A. (3. 4); Commercial Club • 4 ; Physical Edu- cation (4). IRWIN THORNSTKIN Snowball One thing the en- gineers can’t calcu- late. Entered from Nunica (3): Dra- matic Club (41; Li- brary Club (4 ; Physical Education (41. MARGERY VAN ALLSBURG Marge A will to accom- plish great things. Glee Club (1 2. 3. 41; Basketball (1. 2): Dramatics (1. 2. 3. 4� ; Library Club (4); Commercial Club (41. GERALD VANDER ZYL Jerry” As good a fellow there never was nor a better. Navy. Entered from South (21; Football 2. 3. 4): Basketball (2. 3. 4); Varsity Club (4i; President of A. ; Commercial Club (4); Dramatic Club (41. BETTY VAN FRANK The A’s have it.” Basketball (1. 2. 3. 41; Physical Educa- tion (1. 2. 3. 4 •: Glee Club (1. 2. 3. 4� ; Dramatic Club (1. 2. 3. 4): Library Club (41: Commer- cial Club (4i; An- nual Staff 41: Bi- ble Study (11. ROBERT SCHMIDT Bob I just keep ouiet and take notice. F F. A (21: Base- ball (2. 3. 4� . EDWARD SCHMIDT Ed Everybody's friend. F F A (2� ; Baseball (1. 2. 3. 4): Physical Ed- ucation (4); Varsi- ty Club (4). KATHRYN ScoTT “Scottie A smile as con- tagious as a yawn. Basketball (1. 2. 3. 4 : Physical Educa- tion (41; Commer- cial Club (4 : Home Economics Club (1. 2� ; Library Club 41; Bible Study (1. 2. 3. 4); Dramatic Club (1. 2. 3. 4 Junior Play: Senior Play; Treasurer of Class (11: Reporter for school paper «4� ; Glee Club (1. 2. 3. 41. DON SHERIDAN As prone to mis- chief as he is able to perform it. Entered from Al- lendale (3l: F F A. (3. 41; Dramatic Club (3. 41: Physi- cal Education (4i. EDITH STANTON No one knows what she can do until she tries. En- tered from Allen- dale (3i: Glee Club (3. 4� ; Dramatic Club «3. 4): Bible Study (4 ; Commer- cial Club (4 ; Li- brary Club (4� ; Home Economics Club (41: Physical Education «4� : Zen- ith Staff (4 i. BENJAMIN STEHOWER Ben” Be good and let who will be clever. F F. A. (4•: Phys- ical Education (4 . CHARLES QUICK Hold the fort. I’m coming. F F. A 2. 3. 4 : Dramatic Club (2. 3. 4� ; Com- mercial Club (4). VIRGINIA ROBINSON Ginny A giggle, a dash, a fella, a laugh, a lot of fun — that’s Ginny. Entered from Allendale 3l: Junior Play; Senior Play; Bible Study (41: Glee Club (3. 4 ; Commercial Club (4� ; Library Club 4 : Annual Staff 14 : Editor of school paper: Treas- urer of Class (3 ; Dramatic Club (3. 4� : Basketball (3. 4 : Physical Educa- tion (3. 4� . HENRY ROMAN Silence often pass- es for wisdom. Senior Play; Dra- matic Club (2. 3. 4� ; Physical Educa- tion (41: Library Club (41 RICHARD ROTH Richie” “Some folks we can’t help liking. Basketball (1. 2. 4 t: Physical Education (4); Library Club (41. HERBERT SCHAEFFER Herb” Too good for great things — too great for good. Model Airplane Club (3): Commercial Club (4); Library Club (4r. Annual Staff .4� ; Football (1. 2. 3. 4): Physical Ed- ucation (4): Band (1. 2); Orchestra (1. 2). GEORG1ANN A SCH WALLIER She charms with smiles and soap. Glee Club (2. 3. 4): Junior Play: Com- mercial Club (4); Library Club 4 : Home Economics Club (4 : Dramatic Club (1. 2. 3. 4); Physical Education (1. 4). ZENITH STAFF PAUL HAZEKAMP “His friendship is sincere and whole whenever it is gained. Football (2. 3. 4); Baseball (1. 2. 3 4): Track «2. 3. 4); Physical Education (4): Var- sity Club (4): Dra- matic Club (1. 2. 3. 4 : F F A. (2. 3. 4): Airplane Club (2. 3). CORNELIUS PALS “Corny ’ We know him but we'd like to know him better.” En- tered from Iowa (4): Physical Edu- cation (4). FLOWER Red and White Carnations CLAUDE SNYDER It isn’t that I don’t like to work. Dra- matic Club 1. 2. 3. 4� : Junior Play: Senior Play: Air- plane Club (2. 3 : F. F. A. (2. 3. 4): Baseball (2. 3. 4): Physical Education (4)'. COLORS Nav Blue and White JACOB VENEMA “Jake A mischievous imp lurks behind a grave countenance.” F F A. 4): Bible Study (3); Basket ball (4). WILLIAM WALD1E Bill” He’s a pilgrim on the path of least resistance.” Dra- matic Club 2. 3. 4): F. F A. (1. 2. 3. 4 : Physical Ed- ucation 14). DOROTHY WASSENAAR “Dot” Be your own self and you will be or- iginal.” Dramatic Club (1. 2. 3. 4� ; Bible Study (2 ; Library Club 4): Commercial Club i4 : Home Econom- ics Club (1. 2): Physical Education 14). CLASS WILL We, the Senior class of the year 1943, having no further purpose for our highly worth-while possessions, do thus dispose of them, hoping they will be as valuable to our successors as they were to us. To the faculty, we bequeath our sincere gratitude for assistance in reaching our goal. To the Freshman class, we bequeath our drinking fountain for the pause that refreshes. To the Sophomores, we bequeath our best wishes for two more successful years at C. H. S. To the Juniors, we bequeath room 27 and the long roll call. Individually, we bequeath the following: We. Winifred Adema and Lucille Lotterman, will our typing ability to June Higley and Madeleine Stark. I, Bob Albrecht, bequeath my gift of gab to LaVerne Rokosky. I, Marv Albrecht, bequeath my glasses to any one who will use them to advantage. I. Bill Aldrich, bequeath my way with the fair sex to Dan Wenger. I. Ray Averill, bequeath my handsomeness to Whistle Peterson. I. Jean Avery, will my A’s in Latin to Laura Carson. I. Dawaine Barbrick, bequeath my becoming dimples to Grace Pilversack. I. Harold Beld. will my Chevrolet to General Motors. I. G.enn Crouse, leave Phyllis Nichols, but promise to wait for her. I, Frank Curtis, bequeath my love of raising cain to Ken Hall and Gerald Vander Laan. 1. Roger Cusick, bequeath my quiet manner to Harvey Otterbein. I, Cliff Cuson, bequeath my ability to be likeable to Ruth Fynewever. I. Earl De Mull, will my car to the President to help in National Defense. I, Marilyn Dinkel, bequeath my sudden smiles to Nancy Bennink. I. James Erwin, bequeath my way of keeping my head high to Frank Cronk. I. Robert Fink, bequeath my splendid scholastic record to anyone who can do as good as I. I. Yvonne Fitchett, bequeath my quiet manner to Mary Wilbur. I, Eileen Gates, bequeath my dignity to Helene Kraker. I. Jerry Gavin, bequeath my ideas and talkativeness to Jimmy Meerman. I, Harriet Hains, bequeath my ability to sing, act, anything you want, to Dale Roscll. I. Sue Ham. bequeath my pep to Kelloggs. We, Betty Host and Marian Bresnahan, bequeath our ability to stick together to Betty Aney and Joyce Husted. I. Jean Howard, bequeath my joke-telling ability to Jackie Swanlund. To my hrother Bern, I. Paul Hazekamp, leave my books, which I assure you are as good as new. We, Elaine Jablonski and Ben Stehouwcr, will our studiousness to Eunice Meyer and Howard Bruggers, respectively. I. Ken Kelly, bequeath the wind in my sails to Don Gordon. I, Donna Knoper, bequeath my dark brown eyes to Edna Scott. I, Jarenc Knowles, bequeath my successful work of editing the annual to Francis Schmidt. I, Ed Lee. bequeath my knowledge of farming to Robert Creager. I. Pat Lemieux. will my vivaciousness to Vivian Albrecht. I. Jim Lockhart, bequeath my “Ode to a Model T Horn” to the next Lit class. I, Earl Marshall, bequeath my “oomph” to anyone who can use it. I, Ken MacMullen, will my wavy hair to Andy Mosier on condition he combs, brushes and shampoos it often I, Ed Matthewson, bequeath my athletic ability to “Unch” Grundman. I. Francis Meerman, bequeath my art of leaving people alone to Don Vander Zyl. I. Glen Mulder, bequeath my art of getting out of Chemistry to anyone who can get away with it. I, Luciel Mulder, take all my friends in the service with me. I, Earl Muller, bequeath my guardianship of Mae Kulikamp to Lillian Schippers. I, Paul Noe. bequeath my ability and my seat in Speech class to Jack Melcher. I, Jean Ossewaarde, bequeath my friendliness to Frances Buway. I, Verl Otterbein, bequeath my becoming blushes to Frank Vander Laan. I. Cornie Pals, bequeath my ability to be seen and not heard to Ernie Van Weelde. I. Helen Post, bequeath my demureness to Mae Kulikamp. I, Marvin Pratt, bequeath my wolfing ability to Jim Danenberg. I, Charles Quick, bequeath my wise cracks in Chemistry class to someone who can make them go over. I, Dorothy Randell, bequeath my punctuality to Tom Lillie. I, Snirley Robbins, bequeath my dramatic ability to Phyllis Nichols. I. Virginia Robinson, take my long hair and finger nails with me. I, Henry Reman, bequeath my acting ability to Arnold Scherencel. I, Richie Roth, bequeath my riding breeches to Mike Porter. I. H?rbert Schaefer, bequeath my ability to be liked by everyone to Jim Danenberg. T Bob Schmidt, will my side burns to Ivan Plews. 1, Ed Schmidt, leave my baseball ability to Blaine Sessions. I. Georgianna Schwallier, bequeath my lesson preparations to Dorothy Kelly. I, Kathryn Scott, bequeath my sparkling personality to Lois Taylor. I, Don S’neridan. bequeath my exceedingly stylish haircut to Roger Whitman. I, Claude Snydsr, leave my Civics book to anyone who needs the credit. I. Edith Stanton, bequeath my knowledge of Commercial subjects to Helen Thomas. t nM,el“1? wil1 my red hair to the United States mint because of the lack of gold coins I. Bill Ten Brink, bequeath my argumentiveness to Dick Timmer. I. Erwin Thorstein, will my love of studying to Bob Sheridan. I. Betty Van Frank, bequeath my guarding ability to Donna Batson. I, Gerald Vander Zyl, bequeath my physique to Blaine Sessions. Venema bequeath my jokes to anyone who will keep them in circulation. We. Dorothy Wassenaar and Margery Van Allsburg. bequeath our neat appearance to Yvonne Dyke and CLASS PROPHECY MONDAY_____Vivacious Kathryn Scott exchanged vows with Ensign Jerry Vander Zyl today. Acting as maid of honor was Helen Post, and Harriet Hains sang the traditional “O Promise Me.” Reverend Stehouw- er officiated. Dots and Dashes! Ed Schmidt, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, was just voted the most valuable player in the league. Red Cuson was given honorary mention for his stupendous playing. On the Beam! Aviator Bob Albrecht just finished fastest Coast-to-Coast flight ever made. Co-pilot was Paul Hazekamp and Jerry Gavin was the radio operator. Giving the go-ahead signal in the weather obser- vation division was Shirley Robbins. Grounded. Joe Barbrick recently held tryouts for a new superspeed truck from the famous Mulders Garage. Racing with him were Irwin Thorstein and Harold Beld in other new models. TUESDAY—Scoop! The Kelly Circus has come to town featuring Pewee Marshall as the Thin Man and Frank Curtis still clowning. Military Headlines! Governor Ed Matthewson awarded to Lieutenant Bill Aldrich and Captain Vorl Ot- terbein a Distinguished Service Medal. Also receiving special recognition were Seamen Don Sheridan and Claude Snyder. Cupid’s Corner! Jean Ossewaarde and Marvin Pratt will be married soon. Miss Eleanor Lemieux has been secured to be the caterer. WEDNESDAY—Flash! Inventor Paul Noe has just discovered a new method of extinguishing fire. Try- outs were discovered by Forest Ranger Copper Crouse. D’ia Know! Artists Jim Lockhart. Donna Knoper and Ken MacMullen’s masterpieces achieved fame last week. Lucille Mulder served as one of the models for the picture. Author Bob Fink’s book on “The Devel- opment of Man” has recently reached its third edition. Cupid's Corner! Recently announced were the weddings of Maryjean Albrecht, Eileen Gates, Elaine Jab- lonsi. Georgianna Schwallier and Arlene Taylor. My, how that man gets around! The Brush Off! Bill Ten Brink, a Full Bluff man, was found badly wounded on the street. Previously mentioned housewives wanted no brushes! THURSDAY—News! A new magazine published by Erwin Printing Office, entitled “Women’s Compan- ion,” was put into circulation. The new publication is edited by Jarene Knowles, assisted by Virginia Rob- inson. Sue Ham edits the Culinary Department and poetry division, while the Joke Department is under the direction of Jean Howard. The salesmanship division is taken care of by Jake Venema. Flash! The radio station of Coopersville has secured the services of Earl Muller, who will commentate on latest events. Herbert Schaeffer has accepted the position of radio engineer. FRIDAY. A large firm has just been established in the vicinity of Coopersville. The new manager is Ray Averill, with Henry Roman acting as assistant. Jean Avery is personnel director, and Lucille Lotter- man is private secretary. Stenographers are Winifred Adema, Marian Bresnahan, Betty Host, and Edythe Stanton. The accountant is Cornelius Pals. Fancy Farming? Agricultural agent, Ed Lee, has published lists of farmers having prize steers. Among the list a're Rodger Cusick. Earl De Mull, Francis Meerman, Charles Quick and Bob Schmidt. Incidentally, Yvonne Fitchett recently became a farmer’s wife. On the Job! Superintendent of Nurses in the Coopersville Hospital is Betty Van Frank. Dorothy Was- senaar and Dorothy Randell also serve on the staff. SATURDAY! The finale! Richard Roth has been accepted as the best dressed man of the year. Margery Van Allsburg is instructing in the School for Oral Deaf. Marilyn Dinkel recently married the Congressman from Michigan. RESULTS AND ROSES The man who wants a garden fair. Or small or very big, With flowers growing here and there. Murt bend his back and dig. The things are mighty few on earth That wishes can attain. Whate’er we want of any worth We’ve got to work to gain. It matters not what goal you seek, It’s secret here reposes: You’ve got to dig from week to week To get Results and Roses. —Edgar Guest. First How: L. Griffith, F. Buway, H. Thomas. P. Nichols, E. Porter, E. VanWeelde. Y. Dyke, R. Grundman. A. Rauber. V. Ellcey. J. Higley, F. Schmidt. Second Row: D. Wenger. L. Carson. J. Gtmmen. D. Batson, R. Creager, T. VenHuizen. L. Schippers, K. Lindberg, D. Richards, H. Kraker. E. Scott, M. Morrison, M. Wiegerink, Mrs. Kern. Third Row: V. Thornstein. E. Laug. B. Veene- man, D. Parker. G. VanderLaan, J. Melcher. J. Perrin. C. Meindertsma, R. Creager. F. Harmsen. M. Maycroft. L. VanderVelde. H. Short, R. Washam. Fourth Row: M. Stark. M. Wilbur, J. Modder- man. M. Van Farowe. A. Wiltenburg. D. Peterson, A. Sullivan. F. Cronk. R. Venema, R. Adema. A. Moser. J. Danenburg. M. Kulicamp. JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class entered High School with great enthusiasm. We have a class enrollment consisting of sixty-five members. Our class has been well represented in all activities, of which a few were football, basketball and glee club. Our first social meeting was a weiner roast held at Grand Haven. We also co-operated with the other classes in having an all-school party at Grand Haven. With Mrs. A1 ten burg as our director, our play, “Apron String Revolt , was a great success. We are now looking forward to the Junior-Senior banquet as the biggest event of the year. CLASS OFFICERS President______________________Roger Grundman Vice-President_____________________Kenneth Hall Secretary_________________________ Yvonne Dyke Treasurer______________________Ernest an eelde Seated: L. Stanton. M. Reisbig. M. Wolford. J. Swanlund. L. Taylor, E. Tikkanen. B. Haze- kamp. B Sessions. G. Wolbrink. F. Buway. D. Carlson. F. Carlson. F. Karopezyk. Second Row: J. Koyndyk, V. Radford B. Parker. G. Fredrickson, D. Smith. D. Ritz. N. Bennink. A. Johnson, B. Leitz. P. Ahrens G Gibson M. Spenser. M. Ruppert. Mr. Patterson. Third Row: E. Hambleton. R Bouwer B. Clark. J. Husted. D. Gavin. R. Sheridan. J. Rutherford. L. Waldron. P. Dobson V. Albrecht D Rosel, A. Bolks. R. Lowing. W. Langlois. I. Miller. Fourth Row: L. Snyder. W. Snv- der. M. Rhodes. D. Kelly K. Carson. R. Lautenschleger. J. Mcerman. R. Fynewever. R. Hodson. R. Garthwaite T Lillie D. Gordon. G. Anderson. L. Anderson. Fifth Row: E. Maycroft. L. Hudson K. Sellon. K. Laug J Stroven. R. Scherencel, A. Scherencel, R. Timmcr. H. TenBrink. B. Hendrick- son. J. Ferwerda. R. Weller, B. Lemmen. T. Scott. SOPHOMORE CLASS 1 lie Sophomore class this year are taking their duties right in hand. I wo boys have won major letters in football: Bernard 1 lazekamp and Kenneth I.aug. As yet we have not had anv class partie but we have been going to all-school parties. In the other activities the Sophomores are taking an active part. CLASS OFFICERS President............... Bernard Hazekan.p Vice-President----------------Edw ard Tikkanen Secretary................... Blaine Se ssi � ns Treasurer................. Gladys Wolbrink Class Advisor................ ..Mr. Patterson Seated- R Hodson. V. Crall. M. Josiah, D. Danenburg. E. Rozema, J. Roth, M. Wolbrink, D. Van- derZyl D Esh R DeMeester. R. Aldrich. E. Courtade. H. Gavin. Second Row: Miss Yost, Carl Eldridge, L. Langeland. B. Frovog. B. Bird. M. Fromholz. G. Pilversack, B. Langlois, D. McCue, E. Lambers, D. Thurkettle, C. Kramer, A. Waldie, P. Emmons. V. Chiles, B. Aney, D. Aunch, Mr. Dalgleish. Third Row: F. Anderson, F. Eisen, J. Busman, B. Jackowski. J. Drooger, J. Ritzema, M Egan. E. DeMott, B. Rankins, H. Bruggers. J. Ray-Jones, J. Morrison. K. Haystead. J. Koning, D Lockhart D. Grooters, H. Bar. Fourth Row: L. MacMullin. R. Bly, L. Werly, R. Ackerman. M Ruthven P Reed F. Knapp. D. Reed, E. Cook, L. Smith, E. Sellon. C. Taylor. G. Koning, R. VanWeelde.’Helen Holmes. I. Peabody. Fifth Row: F. Harig, R. Moser, R. Venema. V. Gates, M. Niles. D. VanderPloeg, W. Webb, E. Scott, L. Brady, K. Wolbrink, H. Otterbein, F. VanderLaan, P. Wood, J. Grasman, L. Scott, W. Stiles. FRESHMAN CLASS 'I'he Freshman Class began its High School career with an en- rollment of 84, constituting the largest class. 'I'he class has taken an active port in football, basketball glee club, orchestra, band and other activities. We all look forward to a successful future. CLASS OFFICLRS President ........................ Don VanderZyl Vice-President______________________Roger hitman Secretary________________________________Jean Roth Treasurer_________________________Marilyn Wolbrink Standing: H. Hains. H. Roman. E. Matthewson, C. Snyder, S. Robbins, Mrs. Altenburg. Sitting: K. Scott, C. Quick. S. Ham, V. Robinson, R. Fink. SENIOR PLAY The footlights go on, the lights go out, and tlie curtain is drawn on another annual production of the Senior play, which this year is entitled “Professor, How Could You!' Members of the cast are: Keats Perry, a young professor______________________ Robert Fink Vicky Randolph, the bane of his life____________ Virginia Robinson Grandma Perry, an obliging soul__________________________Sue Ham Grandpa Perry, an innocent bystander_________________Charles Quick John Appleby, a helpful friend________________________Claude Snyder Priscilla Morley, a sweet young thing_____________Shirley Robbins Tootsie Bean, a plump spinster_______________________Kathryn Scott Butcher Boy Bean, her big brother____________________Kd Matthewson Valerie Whitman, a Southern charmer__________________Harriet I lains Boggins, the sporting butler________________________Henry Roman Three young children The plot involves a young professor, who, in order to secure the position of Dean of the college, must marry. Attempting to do this with the aid of his friends and family, he finds himself engaged to three girls. The manner in w hich he disposes of them and finally finds a suitable bride provides humorous entertainment. This play was presented under the capable direction of Mrs. V. A. Altenburg. First Row: R. Van Wingerden, D. Batson, E. Scott, P. Nichols, J. Melcher, H. Thomas, D. Wenger. Second Row: H. Short, E Laug, B. Veeneman, A. Wiltenburg, C. Meindertsma, M. Van Farowe, Mrs. Altenburg. JUNIOR PLAY After much debating concerning a convenient date on which to present the Junior play, an annual event at C'ville, the decided date was Oct. 16-17. This gave the director a cold chill as it would shorten by one week the length of the practice period, and some substituting had to be done for minor parts. All arose nobly to the occasion and put on a top-notch production, due to the patient supervision of a grand director. The brilliant acting of a co- operative cast made for a “full” house in spite of the approaching gas ration problem. The action revolves around David Holt, in the struggle of his attractive young widow mother, Elizabeth, who, attempting an appeal to her son's pater- nal instinct, seeks aid ol her old school chum But Annabelle, an old maid, who lias more confidence in a man’s ability to discipline the boy, delights in the furthering of a romance between Mrs. Holt and the handsome middle-aged football coach, Henrv I'enstermacker. Marv 1.011, a young friend of David's, adds spice throughout, The cast was as fol- lows: Mrs. Elizabeth Holt.. Annabelle Madden... Mrs. Alden__________ Mrs. l.enigan_______ David______________ Mary Lou____________ Henry Fenstermacker Miss Martin Mr. Wade____________ Jack Alden__________ Messenger Boy_______ Officer Clancy______ Business Manager____ Advertssing Manager. Director of the Play.. _____Phyllis Nichols _____Edna .lean Scott Ruth VanWjngerden _____Donna Batson _______Jack Melcher _____Helen Thomas _____Jack Patterson ________Helen Short Ralph Venema ________Dan Wenger .Calvin Meindertsma ..Melvin VanFarowe ..Alfred Wiltenburg ...Bernice Veeneman _____Mrs. Altenburg % First Row: Y. Dyke, H. Kraker, M. Wiegerink, D. Batson, P. Noe, S. Ham. H. Post. F. Curtis. L. Carson, F. Buway, J. Higley, R. Creager. Second Row: F. Schmidt. D. Wenger. C. Meindertsma, W. Adema, K. Lindberg. M. Van Allsburg, J. Ossewaarde. M. Albrecht, J. Howard, D. Barbrick, D. Sheridan. R. Fink. E. Lee, E. Mullrr. Mrs. Altenburg. Third Row: V. Robinson. D. Wassenaar, E. Stanton. H. Hains, E. Lemieux, D. Knoper. L. Mulder, E. Scott, M Morrison. J. Modderman. F. Harmsen, M. Maycroft. M. Bresnahan, B. Host, V. Ellcey, J. Knowles. Fourth Row: H. Short. P. Nichols, R. Van Wingerden, M. Wilbur, J. Avery, M. Kulicamp, L. Schippers. V. Thornstein, B. Veeneman. E. Porter, S. Robbins, A. Taylor. M. Dinkel, B. Van Frank, K. Scott, G. Schwallier. Fifth Row: M. Pratt, A. Wilten- burg. H. Beld. J. Gavin, C. Snyder. J. Erwin. I. Thornstein, G. Mulder, P. Haze- karnp. H. Roman. J. Lockhart, J. Melcher. C. Quick. SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB “All the world � a ?tac:e. and all . the men and women merely player� ’ — Shakespeare'� “As You Like It” Another score for the Immortal Bard! Surely one of man's most noticed traits is his dramatic instinct. This is aided and abetted in our dear old Alma Mater by the Junior and Senior Dramatic Clubs, under the capable direction of our organizer, Mrs. Altenburg. In these times of stress, good acting, like good music, is of paramount import- ance to our way of life. Considerable interest has been shown in our two Thespian groups, and both boast a sizable enrollment. The Senior Dramatic Club is composed of 72 promising voting actors from the Junior and Senior classes. Dramatic offerings pre- sented by them include the one-act plays: “Spreading the News ’ and “The Last Christmas . A number of short sketches were studied by the group. The follow ing officers were chosen: President__________________________Sue Ham Vice-President_____________________Paul Xoe Secretary________________________Helen Post Treasurer________________________Frank Curtis First How: D. Danenburg, D. Thurkettle, P. Reed, M. Ruthven, D. McCue, D. Carlson, G. Wolbrink, L. Stanton, N. Bennink, H. Holmes, B. Frovog, E. Rozema Second Row: L. Snyder, B. Parker. L. Scott, E. Maycroft. B. Rankins. D. Gavin! B. Clark, F. Carlson, L. Anderson, H. Bruggers, C. Eldridge. Mrs. Altenburg. Third Row: N. Hodson, V. Albrecht, R. Fynewever, B. Hazekamp. K. Laug. R. Timmer A. Scherencel. J. Ray-Jones, C. Carson, D. Reed, J. Meerman. Fourth Row F Karopczyk, M Wolford. J. Swanlund, L. Taylor, J. Roth. B. Parker, D. Kelly, R. Van Weelde, C. Kramer, M. Wolbrink, R. Hodson. M. Buway JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB I he Junior Dramatic Club serves as a clearing-house and training center for the Ninth and Tenth grade aspirants to the theatre. 1 his year its 47 members studied and produced the fol- lowing short plays: “Hats’-, “Castle in Spain , Uncle Cy at the I alkies“The Bride in the Grocery Store , “Those Immortal Lovers . Principles of effective acting were also discussed. Officials of the organization are: President ........... ...Dorothev Carlson Vice-President ______________Gladys Wolbrink Secretary----------------------------- Lois Stanton I reasurer-----------------------------Nancy Bennink First Row: H. Post, K. Scott, V. Robinson, S. Ham, E. Stanton, L. Stanton, G. Wolbrink, V. Crall, J. Koning. Second Row: H. Bruggers, J. Busman, B. Rankins, T. VenHuizen. R. VanWeelde. A. Taylor. S. Robbins, G. Anderson, M. Wolbrink. Third Row: D. Bouwer, M. Rhodes, J. Gsmmen, R. Fynewever. J. Grasman, V. Gates. J. Ferwerda. R. Adema, B. Veeneman. Fourth Row: B. Aney, C. Eldridge, J. Meer- man. J. Husted. A. Rauber, L. Schippers. W. Adema. P. Emmons, V. Ellcey, J. Roth. BIBLE STUDY Repeatedly we are told that there is no infidelity in trenches or shell holes. This suggests that there may be considerable infi- delity in civilian life. However, the former statement evidences the need of God and His truth under all circumstances. How es- sential then, as part of their education, that students familiarize themselves with Biblical truth. This is the purpose of Bible study for the High School students. No education is complete without developing the moral and spiritual nature. 'I he class meets every Thursdav afternoon and is open to all who desire to take ad- vantage of this opportunity. JOHN II. BRUGGERS, A. B,; B. D. Seated: D. Barbrick, M. Dinkel, B. Van Frank. J. Avery. W. Adema. Stand- Lemieux. B. Albrecht. H. Hains, Miss Streeter. R. Van Wingerden. M. Albrecht. H. Post, S. Ham. LIBRARY CLUB The largest group of Seniors ever to join the Library Club assembled in the early part of the year to elect their officers. This cluh is organized to keep account of the books and magazines which daily leave the library. Before the library was opened, a few' days were spent in repairing the old ones, registering the new ones and re-arranging the books on the shelves. The duty of every librarian is to keep the books in alphabeti- cal order as they return. 1 he following officers wrere elected: President..................... ...Jean Avery Vice-President................Betty Van Frank Secretary..................... jlelen Post Seated: L. Snyder, A. Moser, R. Adema, P. Hazekamp, C. Snyder. J. Lockhart, D Sheridan, B. Sessions. Second Row: Mr. Dalgleish, J. Meerman, D. Sheridan, E. Lee, E, Miller. E. Tikkanen, D. Resell, J. Ferwerda. R. Lowing, C. Quick. J. Per- rin. Third Row: E. Hambleton, J. Venema, H. Beld, R. Cusick. F. Meerman, R. Scherencel. A. Scherencel. K. Laug. L. Hudson, B. Hazekamp. F. F. A. Farming is not the simple procedure it was just a few years ago. Then, farming was merely plant, hoe and reap. Now farming has be- come as complex as any business. Scientific selection of seed and preparation of the soil and planting. Spraying, dusting and cultivat- ing to protect the crop from disease, bugs and weeds. Studying the most efficient way of harvesting and handling crops. Marketing to get the best prices. Now the successful farmer watches the vitamin and protein needs of his poultry, culls the flock to get rid of boarders and searches for the best market for his eggs. He figures the DP and TDN require- ments of his cows. He tests his cows to find the high producers and breeds for higher pioduction. Thus the modern farmer may success, fully compete in a modern mechanized world w ithout the help ol sub- sidies. The Future Farmers of America is a farm youth organization with the purpose of teaching and training rural outh the problems and possibilities of farming. Our Chapter 189 in Coopersville 1 ligh School, with 33 members, is doing its utmosr to help provide food for victory. President__________________________________Paul Hazekamp Vice-President____________ Frances Meerman Secretary__________________________Andy Moser Treasurer________________________Robert Adema Reporter___________________________Jim Lockhart Watchdog___________________________Don Sheridan First Row: V. Radford, B. Frovog, D. Aurich. H. Post. A. Taylor, E. Lemieux, S. Ham, M. Wolbrink, F. Knapp, C. Taylor, R. Pilversack. Second Row: Miss Scott. M. Josiah, J. Roth, M. Fromholz, B. Langlois, H. Holmes. H. Bar. M. Ruth- ven, P. Reed, D. McTue, L. VanderVelde. M. Wcigerink, J. Higley. Third Row: J. Husted, M. Wilbur, J. Koning. E. Cook, R. Moser. V. Crall. J. Ray-Jones, J. Osse- waarde, J. Modderman, P. Dobson, M. Morrison, B. Leitz, V. Childs. A. Waldie. Fourth Row: J. Koyndyk, D. Grooters, E. Lambers. D. Thurkettle, D. Richards. D. Reed. G. Wolbrink. E. Rozema, H. Gavin. M. Spenser. D. Smith, A. Johnson, S. Rob- bins, L. Stanton, G. Schwallier. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Ho lie Economics Club was organized under the super- vision of Mrs. Scott and has a membership of fifty-three girls. There are two clubs. One club is composed of Freshmen only and is called the '‘Get Together Club”. This club meets the seventh hour every other Wednesday. The other club has Sophomore, Junior and Senior members and is called the “Happy Go Lucky Club”. This club meets the sixth hour every other Wednesday. Both groups joined the Junior Red Cross and sent boxes to the service men at the hospital at Fort Custer and Great Lakes. Parties have taken place with both clubs and also parties alone. 'The following gills were chosen as officers for the two clubs: Get Together Club Happy Go Lucky Club President ... __Marilyn Wolbrink________________Sue Ham Vice-President.Faith Knapp_______________Eleanor Lemieux Secretary____Carolyn Taylor__________________Arlene Taylor Treasurer____Grace Pilversack_________________Helen Post Seated: M. Van Allsburg. W. Adema. G. Mulder, E. Marshall, J. Avery, H. Schaeffer. J. Ossewaarde. L. Mulder, J. Howard. E. Lemieux. Second Row: D. Knoper, G. Schwallier, K. Scott, H. Post, V. Robinson. M. Dinkel. B. Van Frank. D. Wassenaar, J. Knowles, S. Ham. H. Hains, B. Host, Mrs. Kern. COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club consists of 36 members under the direc- tion of Mrs. Kern. The club meets every two weeks on Wednes- day morning. The club teaches its members to develop a more ph asing per- sonality by forming good habits in manners, dress and business practices. The following officers were elected: President _______________..._________Glenn Mulder Vice- President................... Herbert Schaefer Secretary_______________________________Jean Avery Sergeant-at-Arms______________________Earl Marshall First Row: J. Erwin, R. Garthwaite, H. Bruggers. O. Shears. H. Hains, D. Rosell, K. Lindberg. Second Row: M. Shears, V. Thornstein, R. Fink. J. Melcher, R. Whit- man, S. Bushhart, B. Waldron. Third Row: Mr. Altenburg, D. Elzinga, E. Laug, T. Lillie, A. Bolks, L. VanderLaan. L. Waldron. BAND AND ORCHESTRA During the past year the Coopersville band and orchestra have proved very profitable organizations. Under the capable di- rection of Mr. Altenburg the band and orchestra have played at manv programs, including Junior and Senior plays, the political rally and at many pep meetings and football games. The following members of the band and orchestra will gradu- ate this year: Earl Muller, violin; Harriet I lains, flute: Lucille Mulder and James Erwin, clarinet; Robert Fink, trumpet. While the departing members will be missed, there is much promising material for the future. All in all, the band and orchestra have proved to be an im- portant part of C’ville high school life. First Row: F. Karopczyk, B. Bird, M. Ruthven, P. Reed, R. Van Weelde, B. Jaskowski. C. Kramer, D. Thurkcttle. D. Reed, R. Moser, P. Visser, M. Wolford. J. Swanlund, L. Taylor, M. Reisbig, L. Laug, S. Bushhart. M. Waldron, M. Buway. Second Row: J. Roth, M. Wolbrink, A. Lockhart. N. Kirkbride, E. Rozema, M. Rhodes. A. Johnson, L. VanderLaan, E. Cook, J. Grasman, T. Dracht. T. Albrecht. M. Mead, O. Shears, P. Taylor, G. Radford, D. Meerman, Miss Yost. Third Row: R. Hodson, M. Fromholz. J. Koning, E. Cook, V. Crall. E. Lambers, M. Ruppert. H. Gavin. L. Waldron. V. Albrecht, R. Fynewever, N. Hodson, C. Carson, B. Parker. V. Radford. JUNIOR GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Junior Girls Glee Club, under the supervision of Miss Yost, meets every Monday. The club is comprised of fifty-eight members. The members were chosen by try-outs and the ac- companist is Ollene Shears. First Row: H. Short. Y. Fitchett, F. Buway. P. Nichols. M. Dinkel, B. Van Frank. J. Rnowles, V. Robinson. H. Short, K. Scott. G. Schwallier. Second Row: Miss Yost, S. Ham, J. Gemmcn. E. Stanton. E. Porter. D. Batson, T. Van Huizen. H. Hains. J. Howard. A. Rauber. J. Avery. V. Ellccy. Third Row: M. Morrison. J. Modderman, L. Schippers. R. Creager, Y. Dyke, M. Van Allsburg, H. Kraker, F. Harmsen, W. Adema, J. Ossewaarde, M. Albrecht, E. Lemieux, L. Mulder. SENIOR GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Senior Glee Club consists of 39 Junior and Senior girls under the direction of Miss Yost. The girls chose a number of songs that they wished to sing throughout the school year. They al o sang school songs. Kneeling: R. Grundman, B. Hazekamp, V. Ott rbein, M. Pratt, E. Matthewson, G. Crouse, C. Cuson. Standing: Mr. Patterson, G. VanderZyl, E. VanWeelde. R. Albrecht, K. Kelly, E. Marshall. P. Hazekamp, H. VanderLaan, W. Aldrich. K. MacMullin. FOOTBALL Coach Patterson’s call for football in the first week of September was answered by 35 boys. After a short 10 days of hard practice and signal drill the boys traveled to Sparta, last year’s league champions, and defeated them by a 6-0 margin. The next two weeks were spent in preparation for Comstock Park. With mid-season snap and precision, the l oys rolled 21 points over them, without their scoring. Following the Comstock game, we were hosts to the Kent City eleven and defeated them by a score of 13-0. The game of the year—Zeeland. They came to C’ville mainly to re- venge the 38-6 defeat which the C’ville boys stowed upon them last year. The first half was all Zeeland; they scored a touchdown and added the extra point, but the C’ville boys came back into the game the third and fourth quarters to score and tie their opponents, the final score being 7-7. Next on the list was Cedar Springs. Traveling there, the boys de- feated them 47-0. I Kneeling: P. Hazekamp, J. Perrin, E. VanWeelde, R. Albrecht, K. Laug, H. Schaeffer. D. VanderZyl. Standing: D. Peterson. K. MacMullin, H Otterbein, F. VanderLaan, E. Tikkanen. M. Niles, L. MacMullin. G. VanderLaan, Mr. Heyboer. FOOTBALL (Continued) Another thriller was when Muskegon St. Mary’s paid us a visit. This team hadn’t been defeated in some 21 games. Our boys held them to a 0-0 tie. The following week. Hudsonville. a runner up in the league, came to Coopersville and went down in a 13-0 defeat. This game decided the op- ponents in the Turkey Day game—Coopersville vs. Sparta. The big day finally came. The cold, snowy morning didn’t seem like a football day, but nevertheless more than 500 persons witnessed the game. The first quarter proved successful to the C’ville boys. On a left end run, Bill Aldrich, running brilliantly, picked up blocking and raced 45 yards to the only score of the classic. The extra point was added by a fake place kick. Sparta exhibited real power in the last quarter, but Coopersville tightened down and stopped them. The final score: 7-0. This team, Ken-Owa league champions, displayed the sportsmanship that was due to the fine coaching of Mr. Patterson. Congratulations to a “swell” team. Kneeling: R. Grundman. B. Albrecht. E. Matthewson, G. VanderZyl, C. Cuson. Standing: B. Sessions. W. Aldrich, H. VanderLaan, R. Roth. D. Wenger. BASKETBALL Immediately after the Thanksgiving Day football classic. Coach Patterson put out his annual call for Basketball, to which thirty players answered. After a short five days of practice the boys traveled to Zeeland to meet their lanky home quintet, but lacking experience lost by a 26 to 19 score. Following Zeeland, the boys dropped another close one to Cedar Springs—17 to 19. The next Tuesday the Broncos found their mark and brought home a 32 to 17 victory over Kent City. A short rest over the Christmas vacation made no difference — the Broncos were again in stride by sending Sparta home with a 31 to 17 defeat. The twelfth of January, C’ville defeated last year’s champions. Hudsonville, with a 35-21 score. The same week in a real thriller we registered a 20-19 victory over Comstock Park. The Friday of the next week the C’ville boys revenged a previous defeat by down- ing Cedar Springs 28-25. A non-league game with Ravenna was added to the list of victories—we, 41; they, 26. Sparta was next on the list; the score was C’ville 36. Sparta 14. Ravenna made a return trip to C’ville on February 2. Again the Bron- cos came out on the top of the score, this time 36 to 21. Hudsonville went down at the hands of the C’ville boys by a 50 to 31 score. This game was the high scorer for Coopersville in the ’42-’43 season. February twelfth Coopersville made the re- turn trip to Comstock Park and in a rather rough but hard-fought game we lost by a single point 34 to 35. The final league game of the season proved successful. This 38 to 23 defeat over Kent City decided Coopersville’s second place in the league’s standing. Before the tournaments, the boys traveled to East Grand Rapids, champions of the Grand Valley League, but were defeated with a 59 to 39 score. The tournaments were played March 11, 12. and 13, in Muskegon at their Cen- tral Gym. The first night we drew North Muskegon and in a closely contested game we won 28 to 27. The next evening the Bronc’s were rtill “on the beam” and defeated Ravenna 39 to 25. In the final game of the tournament, the home team boys, a bit tired after playing three consecutive games, dropped it to a tall, experi- enced Holland Christian five by a score of 19-41. The season was ended with a dinner given to the boys by their able coach, Mr. Patterson, who was the main factor in producing such a fine team. Previous to this engagement, team co-captains for the year were elected in the persons of Bob Albrecht and Cliff Cuson who both displayed fine spirit and greatlv deserved this honor. Congratulations to a fine team! Seated: F. VanderLaan, G. VanderLaan, A. Scherencel, D. Peterson. R. Scheren- cel, L. Rakosky. J. Meerman. Standing: J. Melcher, C. Eldridge, W. Snyder. J. Morrison, R. Whitman. L. Hudson, D. Rosei. B. Rankins. E. Sellon, H. Bruggers, Mr. Heyboer. SECOND TEAM Our second team did not have a very successful year until the last of basketball season. They split two games with Comstock Park, Sparta, and Hudson- ville, but lost two to Cedar Springs. They won two non-league games with Ravenna, and lost a game to Zeeland. The two games with the F. F. A. of Coop- ersville we also won. With these boys coming up for our next year’s team, we are sure that Coopersville will be treated to some real basketball next season. Seated: M. Dinkel, K. Scott, V. Albrecht, J. Howard, E. Lemieux, B. VanFrank, S. Ham. Standing: L. Mulder. M. Reisbig. J. Swanlund, F. Schmidt. D. Batson, L. Waldron, M. Van Allsburg, Miss Streeter. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Under the coaching ability of Miss Streeter, the female representatives of the Bronco’s upheld their record this year. Their first game ended in a 38-5 win over Spaila. Comstock Park’s team then invaded the local floor but was turned back with a 15-10 victory for Coopersville. For the next three games the girls trav- eled. They first went to Sparta to return home with an 18-10 victory. They suffered their first defeat when they dropped a thriller at Comstock Park, the score being 15-12 in favor of the Parkers. Once more the team journeyed to Sparta to bring home a 14-8 victory. To finish the season the team played the alumnae two games. The score for the first game was tied at 7-7 but the second game was a 38-17 victory for the High School team. Ten of the girls received major letters, and five sub- stitutes received minor letters. Margery Van Alls- burg and Luciel Mulder were given the Manager’s let- ter. Six of the major letter winners graduated. Sue Ham and Eleanor Lemieux were elected as co-captains. Standing: B. Hazekamp, P. Hazckamp. R. Cusick. C. Snyder. Kneeling: R. Grundman. E. Schmidt, G. Crouse, R. Albrecht, V. Otterbein, C. Cuson, E. Matthew- son, B. Sessions. BASEBALL Following Coopersville’s very successful basketball season, the fans and players turn their attention to baseball. Under the excellent coaching of Mr. Patterson, last year’s team clinched the Ken-Owa league title. The first game of their schedule was with Sparta. We won over them 4-3. Next, Kent City went down in de- feat 10-4. The following week the boys were with “a little tough luck” and lost to Hudsonville 3-4. In a “positive thriller” Zeeland edged out the boys in a non-league game with a 7-8 score. Again back in stride, we won another league game from Sand Lake 7-5. Comstock Park was next; we 12, they 8. Cedar Springs forfeit granted us a 9-0 score. The Big Reds of Muskegon, a class A school, came here and in a game of real baseball won at a score of 9-1. They play-off between the league’s leading teams, Hudsonville and Coopersville. Behind the excellent pitching of Ed Schmidt, we shut them out 3-0. Congratulations. With Mr. Patterson again coaching, nine veterans returning from last year, champs, and many promising recruits, C’ville should have another banner season on the diamond. Following is the year’s schedule: April 16—Sparta, there 20—Kent City, here 23—Hudsonville, there May 7—Field Day at G. R. 11—Comstock Park, here 14—Cedar Springs, here 18—Muskegon, there Standing-Coach Patterson, F. Curtis, A. Wiltenbuig. W. TenBiink. F. Cronk, H. Beld, J. Lockhart. K. Laug, K. MacMullin. Seated P. Hazekamp. D. Barbrick, K. Kelly, E. DeMull, E. Muller, B. Hazekamp, V. Otterbein, E. Matthewson. TRACK The C. H. S. “thin clads” again look forward to a successful season. l he track program lias been greatly enlarged through the physical education course entered in the high school this year. Along with the all Ken-Owa meet on May 7 at Grand Rapids will be several other inter-scholastic meets. Last year’s team, then second place winners in the Ken-Owa league meet at Houseman Field, is strongly represented in the form of 12 returning veterans on this year’s squad. These boys, along with the many promising recruits on the track team, will without a doubt, have a successful season. Standing: Paul, Bud, Coach, Bob, Joe. Second Row: Zip, PeeWee, Louie, Cop- per, Wilte. Kneeling: Rog, Marv, Cupid, and Jerry. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club was organized by Senior letter winners under the direction of Coach Dale Patterson. The purpose of the club is to promote better sportsmanship in the school and to help the school's general athletic program. A constitution was drawn up and authorized by all the Senior members and at the end of the first term all letter winners in the school were eligible to join. The club suggested that an emblem for the school be chosen. They suggested several from which the Bronchos was decided upon as the new’ emblem and name. President ______________________________G. Crouse Vice-President___________________ Jerry YanderZyi Secretary_______________ Paul llazekamp Sargeant-at-Arms______________________ Ed Schmidt • SCHOOL CALENDAR September School begins ’midst a flourish of books. As rings are exchanged and also some looks. The officers are elected by all of the classes. While at the Sparta game, there weren’t many passes. A PTA reception relieved teachers of care. The new buses are supported by each student’s fare. October The Broncho’s invasion of Comstock resulted in a Parker defeat, And when Kent City came local the boys turned on the heat. Following the game was the first student mixer And the Juniors proved to be some party fixers. Zeeland broke our record with a six-point lead But C’ville came back with a touchdown, to prove their speed. Teachers and students received a much needed rest As the Institute at Grand Rapids filled teachers with zest. Oh what a day! When the Seniors’ pictures were taken. And the boys returned from Cedar Springs with the bacon. November The team fought St. Mary’s to a scoreless tie While the score against Hudsie for us ran high. At a student mixer the class of ’42 did give A grand victrola and our many thanks shall for- ever live. A skating party was held at the Barn, much to the joy of all (?) And after the Turkey Day football game. Sparta's ego did fall. The Juniors presented, “The Apron-String Revolt’ And our three-day vacation caused us no jolt. For gas had to be rationed and who are we To interfere with democracy. Basketball practice for boys and girls started anew And the players for both teams could not be called few. December The Senior pictures returned and oh! what re- action. Some were received with disgust; others with much satisfaction. There was a student mixer and a Freshman sleigh- ride. The latter found that coach, because of his skis, was fir to be tied. In basketball our boys at Zeeland received their first defeat. Because of Cedar Springs bad luck they did meet, They rallied, however, to overcome Kent City And when Christmas vacation started, they were sitting pretty. January School again opens in ’43, And everyone wears an expression of glee. The basketball teams started the new year right By defeating Sparta one Tuesday night. The boys’ team to Hudsonville then did go And the Eagles suffered an overthrow. The Broncs went to Cedar to even the score, Then added Ravenna to make it one more. The students for the Annual pictures were aglow And we had no school for four days because of the snow. Comstock Park came local to receive three losses. We then journeyed to Sparta to show our team were the bosses. February Ravenna and Hudsie both fell to our boys. But even tho Comstock won they knew we weren’t toys. Kent City was beaten on Coopersville’s floor. We certainly ran up quite a score. Three games we played for a Red Cross Benefit. Everyone enjoyed every bit of it. March Because of no Student Mixer the month before. The March one was well attended. At East Grand Rapids the crowd asked for more! And upon us Spring descended. Senior Play practice began with a bang. While at the Box Social some entertainers sang. At Muskegon Central the tournaments were played On St. Patrick’s Day the snow did fade. April The baseball game at Sparta Was played for a starter. The boys played well at Hudsonville, And our Senior play was next on the bill. When Kent City came here The crowd was out with a cheer. May Next on the list we see Comstock Park And against them we will move another mark. Soon we journey up to Cedar Springs. With us our batboys we did bring. To the Seniors a banquet the Juniors gave, Let’s hope for the teachers that they will behave. To Muskegon we traveled, our hosts the Big Reds Played us a game, the team did not dread. Baccalaureate was held on Sunday night. The Seniors in gowns were an inspiring sight. June Our school year ends with graduation in June, When we ail go marching into the world in tune. This poem we know doesn’t sound like much. But how we worked for that Master touch. “LILLIE’S” Coopersville, Michigan Lou s Beauty Compliments of Salon DR. L D. MILLS Coopersville, Mich. Permanents and Hair Styling Phone 121 Coopersv Compliments of J. M. Zuidema Grand Trunk H'estern Railroad When its transportation, sec me or phone 38 M. McKinnon Harness and Shoe Shop Harness and Shoe Repairing Compliments of Compliments of Lee Preston E. Laubengayer Compliments of Compliments of Square Deal Hardware V. J. TASKER Phone 137 Drugs Coopersville, Mich. Phone 50 Coopersville The faculty of Coopersville Public Schools Congratulate the Seniors on the publication of such an interesting Annual this year. IVe wi’h you success in the future. THE TEACHERS OF COOPERSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS The President and Officers of the Village of COOPERSVILLE Congratulate the Senior Class on the Production of THE ZENITH” Wayne Murray Elroy Mosher Ralph Mall Carl Eldridge Erwin Parish John Lubben Dwight Marshall Ralph Bennett Compliments of Board of Education Howard W. Krwin', President Dr. II. A. Muzzall, Secretary Porter Reed, Treasurer Luther J. Mui.dicr, Trustee David Riemersma, Trustee RICHARD OSSEWAARDE John Deere Implements General Merchandise Eastmanville Michigan Compliments of Conklin Lumber Co. Building Materials and Fuel V. T. Schaefer, Prop. Phone No. 12 J. A. LAUG Compliments of Fancy Groceries Phone 68 Lawrence Garthwaite COAL R. Reynolds’ Premium Low Ash Coal Phone 106 Coopersville Good Location Compliments of Compliments of Leach Electric Michigan Associated Furniture Co. Telephone Co. 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Compliments of Mulder Motor Sales Coopersville, Michigan STANDARD OIL CO. TANK SERVICE Charles Grasman Phone 209 Coopersville Herff-Jones Company Designers and Manufacturers of School and College Jewelry - Cups - Trophies Medals and Graduation Announcements Indianapolis, Indiana Jewelers to Coopersville High School C. E. Boggs, Special Representative Dry Goods Reddy-to-Wear ADDISON-BALTZ CO. Grand Haven, Mich. Carpets Rugs Linoleum Hoover Cleaners IMMERMAN’ ITHE exoge DRUG STOREj Just a Good Modern Drug Store Authorized Dealers for Swift’s Ice Cream A treat at any time Ask for to day's Special Thanhs Seniors And congratulations! Not only in all luture a hie e- ments, but also for your splendid co operation in malting your Annual one of the finest ever printed. We are indeed pleased to serve you in the official role of Annual photographer. In future years, as in the past, we shall be happy to welcome you whenever you desire the best in photographs of you and your loved ones. They live forever! Fersluis Studio 47 Monroe Arse. Grant Rapids, Mich Best wishes for a successful Juture Compliments of Ben Franklin 5 and 10 Shopping Basket GROCERIES, MEATS, IVALL PAPER Phone 192 Hy Laug You Can Best Help Win the War By Rendering a Skilled Service Boil) Business ;ind Government need Secretaries, Stenog- raphers, Bookke -pets and Comptometer Operators In- quire about a training program. HOWELL’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Muskegon Michigan PHONE 1321V Ringold Funeral Home AMB ULANCE SERF ICE Spring Lake Michigan Nel son Baldus Son AUTO REPAIR Wrecking Service Acetylene and Electric Welding Phone 171 Fi5 On M104 Xunica, Michigan Charles G. Batson Cars, Trucks—Sales Service Phone 22 Phone 62591 Conklin Grandville Compliments of Tour Local A PFood Store Harold R. DePree, Manager Compliments of Coopersville Flour and Feed Mills Compliments of TINT'S Cream Parlor Restaurant Coopersville, Mich. Compliments of Coopersville Co-Operative Elevator Co. Coopersville Michigan Kammeraad Funera Home Ambulance Service Day or Night Phone 37 Coopersville Congratulations to the Class of 43 V AIR CONTROL PRODUCTS INC. Coopersville, Michigan Manufacturers of Registers, Grilles and Accessories for Heating and Air Conditioning - - Also - - Arms for America’s Fighting Forces for the Duration MICHIGAN ENGRAVING COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS One of the pioneer Photo-Engraving Plants of Michigan Designers, Retouchers, Air Brush and Wash Drawings 136-140 Division Ave., N. E. Opposite Postoffice Century Theatre Congratulates the Class of '43 IVe wish to thank you for your patronage throughout the past year and we hope you will continue to pat- ronize our theatre. STAFF Al Hcfferan, Manager Betty Hefferan, Cashier Jarene Knowles, House Manager AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT State Farm Insurance Companies Phone 225 John Mi-etman LIFE FIRE Compliments of Clifford Albrecht Coopersville, Michigan Compliments of Compliments of William Dracht Sunny Service Station Sunoco Products Jeweler Peter J. Meerman Phone 194 Compliments of E. F. DINK EL Conklin, Michigan Compliments of Century Soda Grille If here Tasty Foods are Served Phone 290 Compliments of BARTHOLOMEW’S GREENHOUSE Nunica, Michigan J. J. WOLBRJNK SONS GENERAL MERCHANDISE Compliments of DR. H. H. SCHWARTZ CHIROPRACTOR Phone 8F2 Allendale, Mich. Autographs f£ - i I Compliments of Shook's Barber Shop Coopersoil e, Michigan Bennett’s Garage General Auto Repairing and Overhauling Phone 86 Re i «fence 236 Compliments of Dykstra’s Elevator Feed, Seeds, Fertilizer Custom Grinding aud Milling Conklin, Michigan Prompt, Courteous Ambulance Service WOLBRINK FUNERAL HOME Allendale Hudsonville J. J. WOLBRINK ARTHUR WOLBRINK Phone 8F2 Phone, Grandville 761 Ft 1 Compliments of Durham Hardware Co. Coopersvi le, Mich. Reformed Church Rev. John H. Bruggers, Pastor Services at 9:30 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. C. E. SOCIETIES Tuesday Evening, 7:45 The Annual Staff take this opportunity to thank the Reformed Church for the kindly offer of the use oj their auditorium for Baccalaureate Sermons during the past years. ✓ nx n