Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

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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

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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).

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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.