Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1944 volume:

ZENITH Our Year Book Class of ’44 Coopersville High School COOPERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Each is given a bag of tools, A shapeless mass, A book of rules; And each must make Ere life is flown, A stumbling block Or a stepping stone. — R. L. Sharpe FOREWORD We would like you to get further acquainted with Broncho. He’s anxious to help you in recalling all of your fun, friendships and achievements of this past year. Broncho has really been busy collecting these memos. He's rearing to go and is off to a good start. DEDICATION The Seniors wish to dedicate this book to the boys and girls whom we know as schoolmates in C. H. S., and who are now in the service of our country. CLASS OF “41” Albrecht. Virginia Benson. Stanley Bruggers. Glenn Butts. Earl Dodd. Douglas Gates. Vernon Gavin, Eugene Harm sen. Benjamin Hovingh. David Josser, Jack Lawrence. Donald Leitz. Donald MacMullin, Clifford Meindertsma. John Nichols. Herlyn Reyff. Howard Roth. Max Roth. Raymond Short. Charles Van lluizen. Gordon Wenger, Robert Wilcox. Robert CLASS OF “42” Arnold. William Barbrick. Phillip Bush. Ernest Dodd. Lincoln Ellcey, George Gordon, Richard Jr. Gregel. Walter Grundman, Jack Hall. John Iloek. Donald Krueger. William Laug. Ernest Lautenschleger. Max Lenimen, Wayne MacMullin. Win. Muzzall. David Potts. Kenneth Scheidel. Junior Schmidt. Jack Wilbur. Harry York. Ellery Smead. Robert CLASS OF “43” Albrecht. Robert Aldrich. William Averill. Raymond Beld. Harold Crouse. Glenn Curtis. Frank Cuson. Clifford Erwin. James Hazekamp. Paul Kelly, Kenneth Lee. Edward Lockhart. James Marshall. Earl MacMullin. Kenneth Mulder. Glenn Noe. Paul Otterbein. Verl Pratt. Marvin Schmidt. Edward Sheridan. Donald VanderZyl. Gerald Waldie. William CLASS OF “44” Melcher. Jack Parker. Donald Grundman. Roger Van Weelde. Ernest Wiltenburg. Alfred OUR GOLD STAR SERVICE MEN ★ GLENN GAY EDWIN HEYBOER DONALD LEITZ WELLS PARISH WILLIAM ROTH Take up our quarrel with the foe; '1 0 you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. —John McCrae LETS SHORTEN THIS WAR Because we are Americans; because we do not want this war to go on one minute longer than necessary; let’s all get to- gether, pull together and promise together to 1. Conserve rubber, gas, metal, food and all other essential materials. 2. Buy our share—and more— of WAR BONDS every month. 3 Support our leaders—cheerfully, energetic- ally and with confidence. If such a program is carried out by all of us, w e will strike a vital blow at our enemies. V. A. ALTF.NBURG Superintendent Students: It is a good idea at this time of the year for all of us to take inventory of ourselves and see if we are making satis- factory progress for our own betterment. We might stall by asking ourselves a few questions: 1. Have I been putting forth my very best effort in school during the past year? 2. Do I know and practice those traits of character which will help in my development? 3. Is my attitude towards my friends and towards consti- tuted authority such as is desirable in a Democracy? 4. Is the quality of effort I am putting forth in my work comparable to that rendered by our boys in the Armed Forces ? 5. Is my attitude such that I am building up school friend- ships which will last for a lifetime? These are unusual times, students, and we all have un- usual requirements upon us. We must all do our duty in order to make this w'orld a better place in w'hich to live. Congratulations to you upon the splendid progress in your development w’hich I observed during this school year. —V. A. ALTENBURG. ESTHER STREETER. Principal Girls’ Phys. Ed.. History, English RACHEL ALTENBURG Latin. History. Speech. Dramatics CLARE KERN Commercial FACULTY Teaching is the biggest and best profession in this nation, because it creates and molds the nation's citizenship. It is the very foundation and mainstay of the national life. John A. Dixon DUANE DALGLE1SH Agriculture DALE PATTERSON History, Science. Coach ARTHUR LAKE Physics, Chemistry JANE YOST Mathematics, Girls Glee Club MABEL KAY-IONES English. School News Zenith Advisor ELIZABETH SCOTT Home Economics ZENITH STAFF First Row: M. Wilbur. L. Carson. I . Richards, H. Kraker. II. Short. J. Higley, I). Batson. Second Row: R. Creager. F. Schmidt. P. Nichols, J. Modderman, K. Hall, I). Peterson, E. Van Weelde, G. Vander Laan. I). Wenger. CLASS PROPHECY Station W C. H S. is proud to present an eye witness account of the average day in our studio on the top of the Coopersville Bank Building. Turn on your television sets, every one, and see your favorite stars of stage, screen, and radio, right before your eyes Your announcer will be Donald Parker. The schedule of program starts with the morning news bulletin by that ace reporter, Melvin Van Farowe. Mr. Van Farowe has just returned from his seventh trip around the world and will give you up-to-the-minute facts of the news today. The next hour will be one of musical interludes with Donna Batson at the piano, and Aileen Rauber doing the vocals Our special attraction this morning will be the whistling’ of that great virtuoso, Don Peterson Tomorrow morning, as the result of the many requests sent in. we will have with us the accomplished trumpeter. Jack Melcher. During the day everyone listens to the transcribed messages from the makers of that deli- cious breakfast cereal. ‘Cornies.” Mr. Dick Washam, leading health authority in Coopersville, will tell you about them. This morning, on the Round Table Discussion Program, we will have Dr. Daniel D Wenger, Dr. Kenneth E Hall, and Nurses—Jean Modderman, Mary Wilbur, and Frances Schmidt—discuss- ing the importance of diets. For all the romantic hearts in the audience we have that stirring drama, Our Hearts Were Young. with Edna Jean Scott as Minerva, Bob Adema as Mart and character actress Helen Short in the role of Aunt Margie. The story continues from yesterday where— Our Mayor, the Honorable Ernest N Van Weelde, has a few words for us in regard to the concerts given in the city square, featuring Kathleen Lindberg, violinist. Helene Kraker at the grand piano (which was donated to our proud city by multi-millionnaire Andrew Mosher) and the soprano voice of Gerald Vander Laan, crooner of the air-ways. To brighten un that dark corner we bring you that bundle of wits, Ralph Venema, for a half hour of laughs and charm. For all you homemakers, the manufacturers of “Scrubbies. the new kind of chore boy, bring you June Higley and Madelyn Stark and their talks about homes and gardens. Today they have as their guests two women who have traveled extensively studying the homelife in other nations They are Marjorie Morrison and Marjorie Wiegerink. Dorothy Richards, society editor, will now give you a brief glimpse into the private lives of the Women of the Year What’s this? Miss Mae Kulikamp, society deb. has just announced her forthcoming marriage Best wishes, Mae! Edna Mae Laug, world’s champion woman tennis player, has announced her retirement from the active-sport world. Miss Laug says she is going North for the summer Could she have her eye on Lake Champlain? Miss Lillian Schippers, world-famous advanced Latin teacher, has just accepted the job of teaching college students at the Memoriam Institute. Miss SchiDpers will be working with a for- mer classmate. Professor Robert Creager. That’s all for now. folks. Goodbye. The next quarter hour will be devoted to a book review given by Phyllis Nichols. Miss Nchols is co-editor of the magazine Fern ’’ She has just returned from South America where she has been visiting a friend, the former Bernice Veeneman Miss Nichols will review Because by that immortal and unforgettable author of Times Square, Connie, and many others—Virgil Thor- stem. Bar the windows, lock the doors; that creator of ghosts is here again. He’ll make vou cringe with delight at his stories of the suoernatural and impossible. It’s none other than Ivan Plews To- day his story will be The Lonely Ghost. In the world of sports we find Roger Grundman and his Spotlight on Sports. His story today is about those celebrated croquet players, Lillian Vander Velde and Violet Elicey. The Facts and Finds in the World of Fashions is bringing you today comments from the best dressed woman-of-the-year. Ruth Creager. Laura Carson will introduce Miss Creager Miss Carson is the designer of many of the better styles in Junior Miss clothes. Mary Jane, Toni and Lolly are but a few of her famous fashions. Your technical advisor for this program has been Alfred Wiltenburg —PHYLLIS NICHOLS. LIFTING ANCHOR You lift your anchors one by one, Like ships that sail away to sea. The years of preparation done, You leave the school beneath the tree For colleges yonder on the hill. And seek for oceans wider still. We cannot keep you harbored here, Though hearts, like cables, feel the strain, Into the mists you disappear, While we upon the shore remain Like sailors’ folks whose candles burn Until the wanderers return. From ties of school, from ties of home. You lifi your anchors one by one Across life’s larger sea to roam. To get some greater duty done. And yet we hope for ever more That these will keep you close to shore— Your mother’s love, your father’s God, And all the friends of childhood days, The place you dwelt, the paths you trod, A hundred things, a hundred ways. For, if life’s sea should treat you ill, Remember these await you still. —Edna Jean Scott CLASS HISTORY Way back in the fall of 1940, sixty-three students walked hesitantly up the walk to C’ville with questioning minds, wondering what lay beyond this new turn in the road of their life’s jour- ney. Some took this new venture in stride, others took to corners, while others were found in every activity they could make themselves useful However, we had a “Get Acquainted Party” at the first of that year, and everyone started out on a friendly basis. The fall of 1941, when fifty-four of us returned, we felt we knew our way around a little better, but we still looked ud to the wonderful Seniors. We won the magazine drive that year, and went down to the local theater to see ‘That Night in Rio” Some of us got a good start in basketball and football in addition to many other activities There was an all-school roller skating party in March that a large per cent of the students attended and all had a good time. That was when gas wasn’t so scarce. When we came back in ’43 we found many new students re-enforcing our class from Nunica and Conklin War conditions presented problems which forced the Nunica and Conklin schools to close The Board of Education bought two buses which made it possible for students from near-by towns to come to C’ville. We presented “Apron String Revolt” that fall which was a success and greatly aided our treasury funds. We put a great dea1 of work on our banquet for the Seniors, ex- emplifying the Gay Nineties, and made it one of the most colorful occasions for that gym. Roger Grundman, Kenneth Hall. Ivan Plews, Don Peterson, Don Parker, Ernest Van Weelde, Richard Washam, and Gerald VanderLaan helped make the athletic season a very successful one and Donna Batson, Frances Schmidt, and Edna Laug played some good basketball Well, we closed the event- ful school year with a sigh, but looked forward to coming back in the fall as dignified Seniors When we came back with only forty students in 1943, we realized how close this war had come to us, for it had taken many of our boys, and we lost more as the year passed on. Our first success this year was winning the magazine drive again This time we saw “Mr Big” as a reward. We started the social year by sponsoring the first school party, which brought out many new students. The Coach saw hard work ahead looking toward the athletic season, but with a few new prospects and some of the experienced ones, we came close to coming out on top in football The basketball season was a tough one, being disrupted in the middle by boys leaving for service Because the gas situation presented difficulties, we decided to have a good old-time Christmas party in our gym. With such a small class, it turned out very successful. We could see where we needed more money so we started selling hot dogs once a week These sales were very successful and certainly helped out our funds After the first semester, events began pi’ing up one after another. We began work on our play, “The Guest Room ” It proved a great success for which we thank Mrs. Altenburg, our director At the same time, constant work on our annual was necessary to make it one of the best. Then came spring days with the banquet to look forward to, and, wonder of wonders, we had final- ly climbed the ladder to where we could take our trip to Chicago Ah, just one more step and here we are, with baccalaureate over and graduation night here. There are probably a few tears held back and some sighs because, more than we want to admit, we really regret leaving dear C H. S —LAURA CARSON. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS LAURA CARSON President Lollie •‘Whatever is graceful is virtuous; whatever is virtuous is grace- ful. Is there any- thing Lollie can’t do? Dramatics 1. 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 4; Commer- cial Club 4: Annual Staff 4; ’’The Guest Room 4. DONNA BATSON Vice-President Good temper is like a sunny day. it sheds its brightness every- where.'' Without cat- sup food would be tasteless. Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatics Club 1. 2. 3. 4; 'Apron Strings Revolt 3; Guest Room 4; Annual Staff 4: Basketball 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; Library Club 4. DANIEL WENGER Secretary Dan Every man is a vol- ume if you know how to read him.” Short and sweet. Basketball Mgr. 1. 2. 3. 4; Apron Strings Revolt” 3; The Guest Room 4: Dra- matics Club 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. GERALD VANDER LAAN Treasurer Gerry” A man always has two reasons for doing anything—a good rea- son and a real reason. That’s where our mon- ey goes. Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Track 3. 4; Model Air- plane 2. 3: Phys. Ed. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Library 4. CLASS SPONSORS Miss Streeter Mrs. Kern Valedictorian_____________________Donna Batson Salutatorian_________________________Edna Scott HONOR ROLL Laura Carson Violet Ellcey Frances Schmidt Lillian Schipper Ruth Creager Melvin VanFarowe Helene Kraker Mary Wilbur Richard Washam Phyllis Nichols ROBERT CREAGER Bob ROBERT ADEMA Bob Blessed is the man. who. having nothing to say. ab- stains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact. From Senior Play experience. Bob will make an excellent butler. FFA 1. 2. 3. 4: Bible Study 1. 2. 3. 4: Phys. Ed. 4; Guest Room 4. RUTH CREAGER Rarity gives a charm. A nurse's uniform will be becoming. Dotes on olives. Glee Club 2. 3. 4: Dra- matics 1. 2. 3. 4: Commer- cial Club 4: Library 4; Annual Staff 4: “Guest Room 4. ROGER GRL'NDMAN Unch One man with courage makes a majority. Left for Navy March 11. '44. Football 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4: Vice-President of A.A. 4: Phys. Ed. 3. 4: Model Airplane Club 1. 2; Pres- ident 3. It is a tranquil person who accomplishes much. Graduated at the half. Likes the Air Corps. Phys. Ed. 3. VIOLET ELLCEY None preaches better than the ant and she says nothing. She knew her Latin well. Entered from Conklin 3. Bible Study 3: Glee Club 3: Library Club 4: Dramatic Club 3; Phys. Ed. 3. KENNETH HALL Ken I always get the better when I argue alone.” Makes a good salesman. Band and Orch. 1. 2; Model Airplane Club 1. 2: Dramatics 1. 2. 3. 4; Bas- ketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 4: Vice-President 2. 3; Library Club 4; Commer- cial Club 4; Annual Staff 4. JUNE IIIGI.EY Third finger, left hand.” Entered from Ottawa Hills 3. Worked on Junior- Senior Banquet. Home Ec 3. 4; Commercial Club 4: Library 4; Dramatics Club 3. 4: Phys. Ed.; Annual Staff 4; Guest Room.” HELENE KRAKER Blondie It is well to think well, but it is divine to act well. Roller skating is tops with Helene. Entered from Allendale 3. Glee Club 3. 4: Phys. Ed. 3. 4; Dramatics Club 3. 4: Com- mercial Club 4; Library Club 4: Zenith Staff 4. MAE KULIKAMP Maisle A flower of meekness on a stem of grace.” Good at making change. Dra- matic Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Li- brary Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Bible Study 1. 2; Home Ec 2. EDNA LAUG She ticks along calculat- ing and steady, like the meter in a cab. Our trumpeter. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Apron Strings Revolt 3; Phys. Ed. 3. 4. KATHLEEN LINDBERG Kathic” JACK MELCHER •Smile and the world smiles with you.” Do you remember Chemistry class- es? Dramatics Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 4; Bas- ketball Mgr. 4: Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 2. 3. 4: Library Club 4. Harry James II Is there a heart music cannot melt? He’s a Ma- rine now. Dramatics 1, 2, 3. 4: Phys. Ed. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: ’Apron Strings Re- volt 3 JEAN MODDERMAN Others think of her be- cause she thinks not of herself.” Did you ever see a red-head? Home Ec 1. 2. 3: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Library Club 4; Dramatics Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4; Commercial Club 4 ANDREW MOSER “Andy No man who is in a hur- ry is quite civilized.” A farm and I go hand in hand. FFA 2. 3. 4: Dra- matics Club 2. DONALD PARKER “Don The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigator.” Left for the Army March, '44. IVAN PLEWS To me the charm of an encyclopedia is that it knows and I needn't. Wit makes life interesting. Entered from Fruitport. Football 4: Basketball 4: FFA 3. 4; Library Club 4; Phys. Ed. 3. MARJORIE MORRISON Margie When we can not act as we wish we must act as we can.” What would I do without a voice? Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Dramatics 1. 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec Club 1. 2; Commercial Club 4: Li- brary Club 4. PHYLLIS NICHOLS Nicky” “Variety — the very spice of life! Isn’t the Navy grand! With a flying spir- it and a loving personal- ity she goes far. Phys. Ed. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Dramatic Club 1, 2. 3. 4: Library Club 4: Com- mercial Club 4; Vice-Pres. 1; Apron Strings Revolt 3: Sec. of A.A.: Annual Staff 4; “Guest Room” 4. DON PETERSON Whistle Those dimples — a smile for all and all for a smile. The very “height” of perfection. Entered from Pontiac 2nd Sem. 1. Model Airplane Club 1. 2: President of A. A. 4: Commercial Club 4; Li- brary Club 4: Basketball 2. 3. 4: Football Mgr. 3: Football 4; Baseball Mgr. 1 2. 3: Phys. Ed. 3. 4; Vice-President 2. AILEEN RAUBER Stars do not shout, they shine.” Aileen played beautifully at the ban- quet. Entered from Cali- fornia. Bible Study 3: Glee Club 3: Home Ec 4; Library Club 4; Commer- cial Club 4; Dramatics Club 4. DOROTHY RICHARDS Freckles The worser I try the gooder to be. the worser I am.” Spaghetti is her favorite dish. Entered from Allendale 3. Phys. Ed. 4: Library Club 4; Commercial Club 4: Glee Club 3. 4; Dramatics Club 4: Home Ec 3; Annual Staff 4. FRANCES SCHMIDT Franny” A good sort and a good sport. Loves good times. Pet peeve, bread crusts. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 4: Dramatics Club 2. 3. 4: Commercial 4: Li- brary 4; President 2. HELEN SHORT Shorty No talent but yet a char- acter.” Knows how to make a soda. Bible Study 1. 2. 3; Dramatics 1. 2. 3. 4; Library 4; Commercial 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3: Apron Strings Revolt 3; Guest Room 4: Phys. Ed. 3: Annual Staff 4. VIRGIL THORSTEIN Virg Unpredictable as a hum- ming bird. Likes ro write to her sailor. Entered from Nunica 2. Commer- cial Club 4; Library Club 4; Band and Orch. 2. 3. 4; Dramatics Club 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 2. 3. 4. MELVIN VAN FARO WE Mel Sleep. sleep. precious sleep. Me and my Mer- cury. Dramatics 1. 2. 3, 4; Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4: Apron Strings Revolt 3; Guest Room ' 4. LILLIAN SCHIPPERS “Her mind is like a sun dial. It records only pleas- antness. Number please. Home Ec Club 1; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Library Club 4: Bible Study 1. 2. 3; Dramatics Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 3. 4. EDNA JEAN SCOTT Scott The wisdom of many and the wit of one. How she can do two jobs at once and still come out on top is beyond the most or us. Glee Club. 1. 2. 3; Dra- matics Club. 1. 2. 3. 4: Phys. Ed. 1.2. 3. 4: Apron Strings Revolt 3; Guest Room 4. MADELINE STARK A shy face is better than a forward heart.” Did vou ever see long finger nails? Entered from Nunica 3. Phys. Ed. 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Library 4. LILLIAN VANDER VELDE Wherever she finds her- self in life, she will make a good addition. Home Ec Club 1. 2. 3; Commer- cial Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Li- brary Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4. ERNEST VAN WEELDE “Ernie It is not good that man should be alone. He left us Feb. 28 for the Navy. Good luck. Ernie! Phvs. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA i; Football 2. 3. 4; Dramat- ics Club 1. 2. 3. 4. BERNICE VEENEMAN Bernie” ‘I have a little shadow that goes down the halls with me. and what can be the use of him is more than I can see.” Bible Study 1. 2. 3. 4: Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4; Library Club 4; Commercial Club 4 Dra- matics 2. 3. 4; 'Apron Strings Revolt” 3. RICHARD WASHAM “Chick” Some men are born lucky, some have luck thrust upon them, and then there’s me. Oh that wavy hair. Entered from Nunica 2. Basketball 2. 3. 4; Football 4; Commercial Club 4; Phys. Ed. 2. 2. MARY WILBUR Genuine as a thumb- print.” Efficient editor of the school news. RALPH VENEMA Never worry today if you can put it off until to- morrow.” Entered from Fruitport 3. FFA 3. 4; Apron Strings Revolt” 3; Phys. Ed. 3. MARIORI� . WKEGERINK Marge “Be great in your act as you have been in thought.” Dramatics 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec 1. 2. 3; Glee Club; Bi- ble Club: Library Club 4; Commercial Club 4. ALFRED WILTENBURG Al” When joy and studies clash let studies go to smash.” Left for the Army March 9. Phys. Ed. 3. 4. FFA 1. 2. 3. 4; Apron Strings Revolt 3: Dra- matics 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 4; Track 3. CLASS MOTTO—“Launched but not anchored” CLASS COLORS—Blue and Gold CLASS FLOITER-Yellow Rose SENIOR CLASS WILL Wc, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Four, having no further desire or purpose for these worthwhile possessions and privileges, willingly dispose of them in this manner: 1. I, Bob Adema, will my ability to be seen and not heard to Dale Rosel. 2. I, Donna Batson, will my A’s to Cathryn Carson. 3 I, Laura Carson, will my ever present giggle to Doris Gavin. 4 I, Bcb Creager, will my pleasing personality to Jim Meerman. 5 I, Ruth Creager, will my politeness to Lucille Anderson. 6 I. Violet Ellcey, will my government book to Beverly Jablonski. 7. I. Roger Grundman, will my athletic ability to Pat Garzelloni. 8 I, Kenny Hall, will my “gift of gab” to Arnold Scherencel. 9. I, June Higley, will my short stature to Vivian Albrecht. 10. I. Helene Kraker, will my slenderness to Barbara Parker. 11 I, Mae Kulikamp, will my demureness to Lavern Rakosky. 12. I, Edna Mae Laug, will my ability to be at leisure at all times to Dorothy Kelly. 13 I, Kathleen Lindberg, will my naturally curly hair to Lois Parker. 14. I, Jack Melcher, will my musical ability to Dick Timmer. 15 I, Jean Modderman. will my red hair to Anna Krueger. 16. I. Marjorie Morrison, will my technique of hair styling to Lois Stanton. 17. I, Andy Moser, will my agricultural ability to Lavern Hudson. 18. I. Phyllis Nichols, will my boy friends to anyone who can get them. 19 I, Don Parker, will my ability to go my way and let others go theirs to Bernard Hendrickson 20. I, Don Peterson, will my dimples to Earl Hambleton. 21. I, Ivan Plews, will my excess size to Lee Snyder. 22. I. Aileen Rauber, will my winning smile to Dorothy Gillhespy. 23 I, Dorothy Richards, will my wanderlust spirit to Beverly Leitz. 24 I, Lillian Schippers. will my lack of worrying to Barbara Parker. 25 I, Frances Schmidt, will my fifth hour giggles to Mary L. Rhodes. 26. I, Edna Jean Scott, will my ability to slip in after the buzzer rings to Betty Clark 27. I, Helen Short, will my letter waiting ability to Ardis Johnson. 28. I, Madeline Stark, will my long finger nails to Jackie Swanlund 29. I, Virgil Thorstein, will my fourth hour jaunts to the library to Leora Waldron. 30. I. Gerald VanderLaan, will my paper airplanes to any who who can throw them without being caught 31. I, Lillian Vander Velde, will my ability to sit and look at work without wishing to do it to Art Frank. 32. I, Melvin Van Farowe, will my becoming blushes to Alfred Bolks. 33. I, Ernie Van Weelde, will my ability to talk out of turn in Lit class to Ed Tikkanen. 34. I, Bernice Veeneman, will my ability to win friends with little effort to Mary Buway. 35. I, Ralph Venema. will my wise cracks to Lois Taylor. 36. I. Dick Washam, will my Model T. to the Junior Class to be used to take the boys to their games. 37. I, Danny Wenger, will my love of girls to Don Gordon. 38. I, Marjorie Wiegerink. will my sudden smiles to Doris Ritz. 39 I, Mary Wilbur, will my literary ability to Gloria Anderson. 40. I, Alfred Wiltenburg, will my 1-A rating to anyone wanting a khaki suit. VALEDICTORY Friends— It is with sad hearts that we Seniors take our leave. We wish, in this final gesture, to express our deepest appreciation to all of you who have made this moment possible. We want to thank you for the fine interest and support which you have always displayed in our High School life. At this time we desire to express our gratitude to our teachers for their aid which has been pa- tiently given. We realize that we would never have been able to be here tonight without their guidance. To our parents, especially, we express our appreciation in being given a chance to gain an education at Coopersville High School. I know each of us feels a tinge of regret in taking our departure—yet we find pleasure in our accomplishment—in the realization that we have done our work conscientiously and that we are now ready to take another step. What the individual steps may be are only hazy visions in most instances because of the stress of today. The members of the class of ’44 take their place with an enthusiasm and a will. Just for the privilege of being Americans we should find this easy to do. We remember that we have liberties unknown to most other nations of the world. Other races look upon us as an ideal. We must justify their thoughts. We appreciate that we may speak frankly our opinions, and not have the fear that we may be severely punished for it. Every time we assemble to worship, we realize that even as we have chosen our own religious road, other millions of our countrymen may also make their own choice. We help to run the government, for those who have charge are our direct representatives. Unless it is our wish, laws to rule this land can not foe passed. Soon each of us will have a re- sponsibility—this will be to vote. Not merely to vote, but to vote with intelligence and for the good of the people as a whole, will be our ambition. Let us to a greater extent take advantage of the educational facilities offered us. This is a progressive age To be in step with the times we must be educated to the science and works of our day. Maybe we, the members of our class, shall have our chance at a part in this war. Whatever the future brings we are looking forward to the time when normal life returns. Classmates— We have reached our day—commencement! We have looked forward to it these past four short years Now that it is here, we realize that this is probably our last gathering as a class. For perhaps the last time we are all together—yet we are not all together for we think of those who are in the service fighting to preserve our freedom. Our sincerest hopes are that they may come safely back to us soon. We remember our school life as happy and inspiring. Our parents have been our greatest aid and encouragement. Our teachers, too, have helped us to learn and to understand life’s prob- lems. Tomorrow we shall be on our own—to meet life’s problems face to face. Our motto sums up our future We are “Launched but not anchored.” —DONNA BATSON. SALUTATORY Classmates, members of the faculty, parents, and friends. We wonder if you can realize just how proud we are to bid you welcome to our graduation True, we are few in number, but small beginnings often have foreshadowed tremendously, important things to come Tonight all over our country proud parents are gathered in assemblies, similar to this, witnessing the graduation of sons and daughters. Throughout this nation high school young people bid farewell to high school days. For some, this may be a final farewell to friends, home towns, churches, and relatives In these times of strife and turmoil, high school graduations are no longer a mere stepping stone to the field of one’s choice. However, I am sure I speak for the entire class in saying that we are going forth with sincere intentions of assuming our full responsibilities as citizens of this great republic. We wish to thank you, teachers, parents and friends, for your helpful guidance and undying interest in preparing us for the accomplishment of our goal. We ask you then, dear friends, to rejoice with us on receiving our rewards As the program of the hour proceeds, we hope that you may feel that we are earnest in assuring you of our joy at having you present, and that I am sincere in telling ou, in the name of the class of “44” how truly glad we are that you are here —EDNA JEAN SCOTT. First Row: V. Albrecht. M. llawn. A. Johnson. N. Bennink. I). Rosei. L. Taylor. P. Garzelloni. J. Swanlund. M. Wclford. L. Stanton. R. Fynewcver. Second Row: Mr. Patterson. B. Parker. D. Carlson. D. Gillhespy, F. Carlson. L. Wiltenburg. D. Smith. R. Bouwer, L. Parker. E. Meyer. M. Ruppert. G. Anderson, Mrs. Scott. Third Row: V. Radford. D. Ritz, B. Lcitz. P. Ahrens. B. Clark. D. Gavin. L. Waldron. B. Jablonski. N. Hodson. G. Wolbrink. A. Krueger, D. Kelly. M. Buway. Fourth Row: B. Sessions, L. Snyder. F. Scott, D. Garthwaite. E. Miller, B. I.anglois. D. Gordon. J. Meerman. C. Carson, M. Rhodes, L. Anderson, J. Husted. Fifth Row: J. Hut liven. T. Sheridan. B. Sheridan. K. Laug. R. Timmer. A. Scherencel. B. Hendrick- son, L. Hudson, R. Scherencel, A. Frank. T. Lillie, A. Bolks. JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class began the year in high spirits by sponsor- ing the second all-school party of the year. Our first class party was a picnic in the gym We have been well represented in all sports—football, bas- ketball and baseball. We have great hopes as Seniors next year. Under the direction of Mrs. Altenburg our play, “The Mad Hatters”, was a big success. The Junior and Senior banquet was the outstanding social event of the year. Officers were chosen as follows: President___________________________Dale Rosel Vice-President__________________Laverne Rakosky Secretary __________________________Lois Taylor Treasurer_________________________Pat Garzeloni Lois Taylor 1 r i First Row: A. Daugherty. H. Aulm. M. Fromholz, D. Danenberg, H. Holmes. B. Aney. D. McCue, H. Bar. B. Fredericks. V. trail. M. Jasiak. Second Row: Mrs. Altenburg. P. Reed. J. Hon- ing. D. Gillhcspy, D. Mengel. A. Waldie. R. Van Weelde. C. Kramer. R. Moser. M. Rut liven. J. Grasman. V. Gates. E. Cook, B. Jackowski. Third Row: B. Langlois, D. Finkler. P. Van Dyke, G. Peterson. B. Bird. E. Rozema. C. Barg well, R. Venema, D. Thurkettle, C. Taylor, F. Knapp. R. Hudson. J. Roth. L. Langeland. Fourth Row: H. Sheridan. M. Niles. R. Bly, J. Rcitsma. K. Wolbrink. F. Vander Laan. L. Brady, L. Smith. C. Merrick. D. Lachmann. C. Gillespie. F. Anderson. M. Lotterman, J. Busman, R. Ellcey. Fifth Row: J. Morrison. W. Webb. E. De Mott. D. Vander Zyl, H. Otterbein. C. Courtade. R. Roman. B. Rankin, H. Eisen. D. Vander Ploeg. B. Ackerman, L. Scott. L. YVerly, K. Haystead. C. Eldridge. SOPHOMORE CLASS During the first week of school the Sophomore Class elected the following officers: President-----------------------Lawrence McMullin Vice-President.....................Roger Whitman Secretary------------------ Helen Holmes Treasurer.____________________Betty Aney A miscellaneous-games party was given for the members of the class on Thursday evening; February 3, in the school g m. Many exceptionally high scores (?) were gained. The class has shown its loyalty to good old C. H. S. by be- ing well represented at ball games, parties, and other student gatherings. A number of the members of the class are out- standing in various activities of the school. Helen Holmes First Row: G. Phillips. D. Frost. D. Meerman. M. Breen. M. Lachmann. D. Vannatter. D. Ses- sions. H. Nelson, M. Shears, J. Resner. D. O’Brien. Second Row: F. Mitchell, C. Burns, L. Anderson. V. Averill. G. Hall. H. Zylstra. E. Roush. J. Drake, L. O'Brien. C. Cushway, D. Dodd. K. De Can. Mr. Dalgleish. Third Row: M. I.ambers. S. Bouchard. L. Vander Laan, B. Waldron. J. Williams. N. Constantine. M. Gordon. L. Laug, V. Carlson. F. Garzclloni, D. Laarman, A. Lintjer. B. Buway. L. Bartholomew, O. Taylor. Fourth Row: D. Wezeman. S. Dennis, J. Aney. D. Heath. G. Laug. D. Schippers. W. Meyers, W. Easterly. T. Dracht. B. Bald us. S. Burgtorf, N. Kirkbride. O. Shears. T. Albrecht. D. Sheridan. Fifth Row: J. Butts. D. Schmelling. F. Schmidt. J. Moore. L. Buway, H. Styburski, R. Lee, W. Bouwkamp. T. Schippers, M. Breen. K. Ludema, J. De.Mott. H. Wheaton. J. Lumsden. J. Crouse, R. Gavin. FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman Class of 1944 has been active in many ac- tivities which are: football, basketball, glee club, dramatics, Bible study, band and orchestra. An all-games party was held by the Freshman Class in the school gym February 10. Many of the ninth graders have also attended the all-school parties which were held throughout the yea r. We also assisted in the magazine sale, contributed to the Red Cross fund and bought stamps and bends. The Freshman Class has been very active during their first year in high school. Our Class officers are: President_____________________________Don Sessions Vice-President____________________Don Vannatter Secretary_________________________Marjorie Breen Treasurer_________________________Mvrna Lachman Marjorie Breen ACTIVITIES f Broncho says—“Leisure time is the time to do something profitable”. ACTIVITIES AND LEADERS Dramatics____________________________ Mrs. Altenburg Band and Orchestra_________________________ Mr. Altenbuig Glee Club....................................Miss Yost Library ............................... Miss Streeter p. p. a. __________________________________ Mr. Dalgleish Home Economics_______.. .____________________Mrs. Scott Commercial Club______________ _______________Mrs. Kern Bible Study.................. Rev. Kots, Rev. Rozeboom Boy’s Athletics___________________________ Mr. Patterson Girl’s Athletics........................ Miss Streeter Zenith__________ . ... Mr. Altenburg, Advisor Zenith_________________ Mrs. Ray-Jones, Assistant Advisor f irst Row: M. Wolford. M. Hawn, G. Wolbrink. L. Taylor. P. Nichols, J. Melcher. E. Scott. J. Modderman. R. Timmer, A. Scherencel. J. Ruthven. Second Row: J. Swanlund. M. Buway. .1. Higley, H Short, L. Carson. F. Schmidt. D. Kelly. L. Anderson. V. Thorstein. B. Veenema. B. Parker, L. Stanton. D. Carlson. Mrs. Altenburg. Third Row: A. Rauber. F. Carlson. D. Ritz. B. Leitz. M. Morrison. M. Wilbur. L. Schippers. M. Kullkamp. I). Garthwaite. J. Meer- man. T. Lillie. I). Wenger, E. Meyer. M. Wiegerink. L. Parker. Fourth Row: C. Carson. R. Fynewever. M. Van Farowe. K. Laug, R. Scherencel. V. Albrecht. K. Lindberg. D. Gavin, N. Bennink. N. Hudson. R. Creager. D. Richards. D. Batson. H. Kraker. SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB The Senior Dramatic Club starred two smashing hits this year. How could it have fared otherwise under the patient and understanding direction of our able director, Mrs. Altenburg? 'Fhe Juniors presented “The Mad Hatters’ and the Seniors gave “The Guest Room”. The following officers were elected for the year: President---------------- Phyllis Nichols Vice-President...... jack Melcher Secretary — — _____________Edna Jean Scott 1 reasurer-----------------Jean Modderman First Row: I). Batson. E. Scott. P. Nichols. M. Van Farowe. L. Carson. Second Row: J. Higley, H. Short. R. Adema. R. Creager, B. Veeneman. Mrs. Altenburg. SENIOR PLAY THE CAST (As they appear) Willard Simms......... .....................Dan Wenger Mrs. Martin.............................. Drnna Batson Janet Fairley.......................... Phyllis Nichols Charlotte (Aunt Lottie Powers)___________Edna Jean Scott Mrs. Lessing.............................. Laura Carson Mr. Lessing___________________________Melvin Van Farowe Myrtle______________________________________Helen Short Butler___________________________________Robert Adema Stage Manager____________________________Ralph Venema Property Managers________________________________Bernice Veeneman Ruth Creager, Frances Schmidt _____________________________Mrs. A1 ten burg Director “THE GUEST ROOM” “The Guest Room,” a three-act comedy by Arthur Wilmurt, chosen by the Senior class as their annual dramatic production, was presented April 19th and 20th to capacity houses. The plot is centered around an old spinster aunt who trys her hand at running everyone’s life to suit herself. She attaches herself to her devoted niece. “Aunt Lottie Powers” (Edna Jean Scott), the exasperating old lady, finds after the death of her sister that she has absolutely no home of her own and sets out to find a place to live in and manage as if it were her own. In an effort to secure a place to “hang her nightdress and her toothbrush” she finds that Mrs Mai tin (Donna Batson) is living all alone in a big house. Aunt Lottie elects herself as a committee of one to act as a housekeeper, gardener, and constant companion to “darling” Mrs Martin until fur- ther arrangements can be made (which aunt Lottie will certainly nip in the bud as soon as she finds out about them) All this is going on in spite of the protests of Mr. and Mrs Paul Lessing, (Melvin Van Farowe, Laura Carson), the daughter and son-in-law of Mrs. Martin. Meanwhile Janet Fairley (Phyllis Nichols), the pliable niece, and her fiance Willard (Bill) Simms (Daniel Wenger) have become married. They are very comfortable in a cute modern apart- ment In the second act the plot thickens. Mr. and Mrs. Lessing return from a trip to find Mrs Martin at her wits end. Aunt Lottie has the whole household in a state of revolt The servants, the butler (Robert Adema) and Myrtle (Helen Short) are up in arms. The Lessings ask Aunt Lottie to leave but she finds numerous excuses to prolong her stay. When Mr. Lessing mentions a proposed trip to South America, for someone in his office, where Willard Simms is now working, Aunt Lottie sees her chance. Aunt Lottie thereupon so skillfully manipulates the affairs of Janet that she succeeds in sending Willard to South America The third act is five months later. Mr. and Mrs. Lessing and Bill come to see Janet Janet still feels resentment in her heart to think that her husband could not be a little more broad- minded. Aunt Lottie rushes in and tries her hand at giving orders. During the process she lets slip the fact that she has known for a whole week that Willard was in town but she neglected telling Janet. This perturbs Janet and she tells her Aunt to leave if she does not appreciate Bill. Aunt Lottie realizes it is too late to regain her former position in Janet’s heart. Janet finally gives up as useless, any reconciliation between her husband and Aunt Lottie Bill has a brainstorm He cooks up a story about a Mrs. Browning who must be just terribly lonely, and Aunt Lot- tie leaves with her heart and mind overflowing with ideas for running her newly acquired First Row: J. Swanlund. T. Lillie. M. Rawn, L. Taylor, J. Meerman, V. Albrecht. B. Parker. Second Row: E. Meyer, D. Kelly. C. Carson. R. Timracr, A. Sehcrencel. G. Wolbrink. J. Ruth- ven. Mrs. Altenburg. JUNIOR PLAY PLAY CAST Mrs. Margaret Hatter Joe Hatter_________ G g —......-...... Bunnv_____________. Diana______________ Angelica, the maid.. Grandma Hatter_____ Mugsie Mullin______ Henry Harrison_____ Bessie Harrison____ Nancy______________ ____ Lois Taylor ___Jim Meerman . .Vivian Albrecht ...___Tom Lillie .Mary Jane Rawn ...Barbara Parker .Gladys Wolbrink Arnold Scherencel ____Dick Timmer ..Cathryn Carson .Jackie Swanlund “THE MAD HATTERS” November 17 and 18 the Junior Class presented one of the best plays of many seasons, “The Mad Hatters,” a light comedy filled with drama, suspense, and never- a-dull-moment hilarity. The story revolves around Mrs. Margaret Hatter (Lois Taylor) and the trials and tribulations of her family; her fisherman husband—Joe (Jim Meerman). the athletic-minded member of the family—Gigi (Vivian Albrecht), Gigi’s candid-cam- era addict brother—Bunny (Tom Lillie) and a daughter—Diana (Mary Jane Rawn), a lovely creature entirely uninterested in anything in the future except her mar- riage. Of course, all were kept in line by the curt remarks of Angelica, the maid (Barbara Parker). The turmoil begins when spry Grandma Hatter (Gladys Wolbrink) stops dur- ing one of her trips in her helicopter. She warns the family that their monthly $500 allowance is going to be discontinued unless they all prove themselves worthy of the fund. Gigi (Vivian Albrecht) and her athletic instructor. Mugsie Mullen (Arnold Scherencel) start training so Gigi (Vivian Albrecht) can enter an athletic contest. Bunny (Tom Lillie) takes camera shots from every angle, and enters his “pics” in another contest. Mrs. Hatter (Lois Taylor) produces a play written by her daughter’s fiance, Henry Harrison (Dick Timmer) Henry’s mother, Bessie (Cathryn Carson) prom- ises to back the production if she can play the lead. Bessie (Cathryn Carson) turns out to be an old associate actress of Mrs. Hatter’s, and everything is off to a flying start. Bunny (Tom Lillie) gets his heart snarled up by a “cute trick,” Nancy (Jackie Swanlund), who is taking a supporting role in production. Gigi (Vivian Albrecht) falls in love with Mugsie (Arnold Scherencel) and time flies. The day for all the events to occur arrives. The last scene takes places the next morning. Gigi appears with a black eye. It seems she was more interested in her instructor than she was in a block buoy in the swimming pool. Mugsie (Arnold Scherencel) won’t even speak to her. Bunny (Tom Lillie) lost the snapshot contest and was living a “blue Monday.” The play was a flop and no one knew just who was to blame. However, Joe Hatter (Jim Meerman) did catch a fish in a violet attempt to redeem himself with his mother. Then Grandma Hatter (Gladys Wolbrink) arrives. Having lost her very val- uable false teeth in Long Island Sound during one of her helicopter trips, seems in a perturbed mood. After much controversy and disturbance everything turns out rosy, Mugsie (Arnold Scherencel) forgives Gigi (Vivian Albrecht); Bunny (Tom Lillie) wins the fair hand of Nancy (Jackie Swanlund) and Diana (Mary Jane Rawn) goes on with her wedding plans, setting aside the fact she is a theatrical success. Angelica cleans Joe’s fish and in it she finds the precious teeth of Grandma Hatter. Grandma reconciles the family and resumes their monthly $500 allowance and life goes contentedly on at the Hatter home. The almost record attendance at this play, shows once again the appreciation the people of the community have for the dramatics at high school. Mrs. Alten- burg is to be commended for her skill and ability in the direction of the play. First How: R. Hodson. B. Jackowski. C. Kramer. K. Van Weelde, A. Waldie. B. Bird. D. Danen- berg. M. Gordon. J. Crouse. Second Row: Mrs. Altcnburg, B. Fredericks. B. Aney. B. I.ang- lois. M. Laclimann. A. Lintjcr. D. Sheridan, II. Holmes, B. Bmvay, E. Rozema. P. Frost. O. Taylor. L. Langeland. N. Kirkbride. O. Shears. D. Wezeman. H. Sheridan. C. Kldridge. D. Sessions. M. Lotterman. G. Hall. M. Shears. Fourth Row: D. McCue, M. Breen, D. Thurket- tle, L. Scott, B. Rankin. T. Dracht, C. Bargwell, S. Dennis. P. Reed, M. Ruthven, J. Roth. JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB The Junior Dramatic Club was organized during the fhst few weeks of school and showed some very promising talent. Mrs. Altenburg, their director, will have no trouble at all in finding many capable actors and actresses in this group. Their efforts were shown in four productions—“'I he Trial of Fire”, “Thanks Awfully”, “Slick, the Salesman” and “Wanted, a Capable Stenographer”. The following officers were elected at the first meeting to carry on any business that occurred. President_________________Joanne Pay-Jones Vice-President_______________Audrey Waldie Secretary__________________ Beatrice Bird T reasurer______ Betty Jackowski First Row: G. Vander Laan. K. Hall. A. Kauber. J. Higley. M. Stark. I. Plews. D. Peterson. Sec- ond Row: F. Schmidt. P. Nichols. D. Wenger. 1. Kulikamp. M. Morrison. D. Richards. L. Srhippers. M. Wiegerink. Miss Streeter. Third Row: B. Veenema. M. Wilbur. J. Modder- man. H. Kraker. K. I.indberg. R. Creager, D. Batson, V. Thorstein. II. Short. LIBRARY CLUB I he Library Club is composed of twenty-five members, of whom four are appointed every three v eeks to perform the dut- ies of Librarians. 1 hese duties are to keep the room in order, repair books and check out and receive books. I he officers who were elected this year are as follows: President----------------------June Higley Vice-President.................Aileen Rauber Secretary and Treasurer ___ ___Madeline Stark Advisor------------------------Miss Streeter First Row: G. Wolbrink. M. Kawn. L. Stanton. J. Higley. A. Johnson. H. Holmes. J. Roth. D. Carlson. Second Row: Mrs. Scott. H. Bar. B. Leitz. A. Rauber. E. Rozema. D. Thurkettle. p. Reed. B. Langlois. M. Wolford. Third Row: M. Jasiak. V. Crall, L. Wiltenburg, D. Smith. L. Waldron. F. Carlson. J. Husted, L. Anderson. D. McCue. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club, supervised by Mrs. Scott, lias an enrollment of thirty one members, which meets the fourth hour every other Wednesday. The club has joined the Junior Red Cross and has sent Christmas boxes of home-made cookies and candy to the service men in the hospitals at Fort Custer and the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. We have also raised enough money from selling National Roster stamps to buy a twenty-five dollar War Bond. For the Red Cross each girl took her part in making con- valescent slippers to be sent to hospital camps and they also contributed money to the Red Cross. Parties and programs have taken place which have proven enjoyable to all. The following girls were chosen as officers: President___________________________Mary Ravvn Vice-President______________________Lois Stanton Secretary___________________________Ardis Johnson Treasurer___________________________June Higley First Row: M. Wilbur, M. Kulikamp. D. Peterson. P. Nichols. II. Kraker. J. Melcher. M. Wieger- ink. Second Row: II. Short. J. Higley. M. Morrison. J. Modderman. V. Thorstein. B. Veene- man. R. Creager. A. Rauber. Mrs. Kern. Third Row: L. Carson. D. Wenger, F. Schmidt. E. Van Weelde. D. Richards. K. Hall. M. Van Farowe, R. Washam. D. Batson. COMMERCIAL CLUB The C. H. S. Senior Class Commercial Club held its first meeting September 22. At thisinitial meeting the club officers were elected and the purpose of the club discussed. The officers elected were as follows: President................Don Peterson Vice-President______________ Helene Kraker Secretary-'Treasurer... ...........Phyllis Nichols Sargeant-at-Arms___________ Jack Melcher 1 he purpose of the club is to develop poise and culture in the business and social world. First Row: B. Aney, P. Reed. J. Crouse. J. Grasman. H. Kraker, G. YVolbrink, Miss Yost, R. Creager, N. Hodson. J. Modderman. R. Van Weelde. B. Jackowski. L. Stanton. Second Row: D. Danenburg, B. Huway. J. Roth. B. Bird. M. Gordon. P. Nichols, F. Schmidt. M. Morrison. II. Holmes. N. Kirkbride. I). Meerman. R. Hodson. M. Ruppert. Third Row: J. Swanlund. L. Taylor. O. Shears. L. Schippers, T. Dracht. K. I.indherg. V. Albrecht, C. Carson, D. Bat- son. M. Rawn. L. Carson. J. Koning. GLEE CLUB This year’s Glee Club was composed of girls selected from the upper four grades by individual tryouts. Ollene Shears was our accompanist. The highlight of our year was our informal get-together before Christinas. We sang carols at over twenty homes and enjoyed refreshments afterwards. First Row: R. Schercncel. L. Snyder. K. Laug. A. Schercncel, D. Rosei. I. Plews. Second Row: L. Langeland. R. Bly, E. Miller. R. Ellcey, P. Van Dyke. F. Garzelloni. V. Carlson. J. Butts. Mr. Dalgleish Third Row: F. Anderson. L. Brady. II. Styburski, J. De.Mott, L. Smith. D. Lachmann. D. Parker. L. Hudson. W. Easterly. H. Eisen. Fourth Row: F. Scott, K. Wol- brink. J. Mcerman. B. Adema. D. Esh, T. Schippers. R. Venema. W. Webb. L. Werly. F. F. A. This past year has been a scene of great activity for our local Chapter. A very active program of work has been de- veloped for the extension and advancement of scholarship, lead- ership, recreation, community service, earnings and savings, conduct of meetings, supervised practices and co-operative ac- tivities. F. F. A. officers elected for the year are as follows: President________________________Arnold Schercncel Vice-President__________________Kenneth Laug Treasurer________________________Ronald Scherencel Reporter________________________________Dale Rosel Sentinel______________________________ Ivan Plews First Row: L. Waldron. C. Kramer. B. Waldon. S. Bouchard. O. Shears. N. Pike. Second Row: M. Shears. V. Thorstein. A. Bolks. J. Melcher. L. Vander Laan, E. Laug, Mr. Altenhurg. BAND AND ORCHESTRA Our band and orchestra lias proved a very valuable or- ganization among the high school students. This organization has furnished music for several pep meetings and also for school plays. Jack Melcher, our solo trumpet player, left for the United States Marines last winter. It is hoped that a greater number of students will take up the study of musical instruments next year. 0 First Row: B. Aney, A. I.intjer. I). Meerman, S. Dennis, D. I.aarman. J. Koning. M. Breen. Second Row: L. Stanton. E. Meyer. D. Wezeman. R. Venema. N. Ilodson. B. Veneman. Third Row: J. Aney. J. Meerman, M. Breen. T. Schippers. D. Vannatter. W. Meyer, L. Langeland. BIBLE STUDY Webster defines the Bible as “The Book of writings ac- cepted by Christians as inspired by God and of Divine author- ity”. As such, we in Bible class, have endeavored earnestly and sincerely to learn what God says through the writers of the Bible. During the first semester we studied the first eleven chapters of Genesis in detail, taking great pains to learn exactly what message the author desired to convey. During the second semester we covered the lemaining chapters of Genesis more rapidly, omitting such events as are of minor importance. Throughout the course our desire has been to profit by the study of God’s dealings with man, knowing that the God of Abraham is also our God. Rev. George T. Kots, B. A. First How: B. Aney. H. Holmes. L. Carson. I). Batson. L. Taylor. M. Lachmann. Second Row: D. Sessions, D. Vannatter, D. Rosei. P. Garzelloni, G. Vander Laan. D. Wenger, M. Breen. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of the Coopersville High School is made up of the upper four grades. The president of the Senior Class is also president of the Student Council. Their organization is called together from time to time for consultation with the superintendent as the need arises. The biggest school party of the year was sponsored by the Student Council. Over two hundred students were in attend- ance at this party. I What’s the matter kids? Is it Greek to you too? Phyllis says its amusing hat concoctions one can make in Lab. Miss Streeter, do they really study Lit. like this all the time? It can’t be a test with books wide open, can it, or are they lucky? My, wouldn t they look good in an office? I ley, Freckles, up with those wrists. Not so serious, girls, after all they will look- nice when they’re done. Don’t we know cause we saw you wearing them with tags on about school. We just decided to be different. Do you think we ought to take up the modeling profes- sion? I'm hungry. Oh, Ruth, are you making a pudding or will it be a seven-minute frosting? Aren’t we industrious though? 1 hey say a (rood seamstress makes a good housewife. N hat h about it boys? They are taking their English seriously. It may be a test. Anyway their interest is all centered around one subject. A new wav to take a bath. Any a these sheep look pretty white. Biology—where scientific attitudes are de- veloped. These students seem to be happy about the situation. Everyone must be satisfied cause they’re all busy eating. I bet they never saw the camera. Don’t look now but Bill and Don have some dill pickles— ummm. Won’t you save some for us? Oh, Ivan, time to get up. ATHLETICS IVAN PLEWS — DON PETERSON — GERALD VANDF.R LAAN OFFICERS OF THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President_______________________ Don Peterson Vice-President________________Roger Grundman Secretary-Treasurer..........Phyllis Nichols Advertising Manager.._____Dan Wenger First Row: B. Hazekamn. E. Van Weelde, D. VanderZyl. F. VanderLaan. K. Laug. G. Wheaton, R. Weller. Second Row: Mr. Patterson. G. VanderLaan. B. Langlols. R. Grundman. D. Gor- don. P. Garzelloni. K. Hall. Third Row : «I. Morrison, R. Whitman. B. Rakosky, I. Plews, D. Parker, II. Ottcrbein. E. Tikkanen; J. Melcher. Mgr.; D. Wenger. Mgr. FOOTBALL 1943 At the close of the 1942 football campaign things did not look too bright for the 43 season on the Coopersville gridiron. Graduation made it necessary to field a green team in every position but two. But a determined, hard-working squad headed by veterans—Grundman and Hazekamp—and directed by Coach Patterson, upset the apple-cart. By November 12th when the season ended, they had turned in a highly successful season with 6 wins and 2 defeats. The season produced a pack of thrills and highlights notable of mention. In their order of occurrence they are: I— Sept. 18—Sparta invaded the local gridiron. After 48 minutes of hard foot- ball, Sparta had snapped the Bronchos seventeen-game winning streak. II— Sept. 22---A 6-0 win in a scrimmage over Grandville’s Bulldogs. III— Sept. 25—Coopersville 18, Grand Haven Reserves 0. With the exception of Grundman and Garzelloni, who were in for a few minutes, it was a game for the Reserves. IV— Oct. 1—A blocked Coopersville punt from the toe of Garzelloni and recov- ered by Comstock Park in the final minutes of play, enabled them to defeat us 6 to 0. V— Oct 15—A return game with Grand Haven at Coopersville. We, 20; they, 0. ' First Row: R. Whitman. L. Rakosky. G. Vanderl.aan. D. Rosci. J. Rcitsma. D. Vannattcr. H. Roman. Second Row: Mr. Patterson. K. Hay stead. R. Washam. R. Lee. D. Peterson. H. Ot- terbein. L. McMullin. FOOTBALL 1943 (Continued) VI— Cot. 22—The game of the year! Zeeland! The defeat by Comstock gave Patterson’s boys the extra bit of drive and spark needed. Twice in the first few minutes of the opening quarter Garzelloni ripped through the entire Zeeland team for two touchdowns He added the extra points also from placement. The remain- ;ng three quarters were scoreless, but Coopersville predominantly avenged the 1942 7 to 7 tie. VII— Oct 29—Cedar Springs forfeited to us VIII Oct. 30 The team was outfitted with new side-line coats and nice warm parkas for those bleak fall days Honors and thanks to the Athletic Association. Ix—Nov- 5—Another game of the year with Muskegon St. Mary’s They were undefeated in three years until this fateful, rainy, muddy afternoon at Marsh field We, 6; they, 0. A perfect pitch from Grundman to Gordon and a 40-yard run X—Nov 12—At Hudsonville Bronchos 26; Hudsonville 0. Every member of the squad playing and really playing hard. Hudsonville was not even a threat at cny time. xI The Pay-cff and honors Monday evening, Nov 23, a committee of local business men sponsored a Father-Son Banquet. It was a grand affair indeed. En- tertainment of the evening included speeches, presentation of awards and movies of football games played by Western Michigan College Co-Captains for ’43 elected were R Grundman and E Van Weelde. Attendance at this fine affair was excep- tional First Row: Mr. Patterson. P. Garzelloni, L. Rakosky. G. Vanderl.aan. D. Peterson. K. Hall. Sec ond Row: J. Mcerman. I. Plews. B. Sessions. FIRST TEAM BASKETBALL In games won and lost the ’43- 44 Basketball team did not look so strong, but scores do not tell everything. As in other sports, it was a completely new aggregation which took the floor this year and the boys showed the ability to improve as the season progressed. Seniors on the team were G. Vander Laan, D. Peterson, I. Plews and K Hall. Boys returning next year are P. Garzelloni, J. Meerman, B. Sessions and L. Rakosky. Following the regular season, Coopersville journeyed to Muske- gon to play in the state tournament. They drew Newaygo—champions of their league—and in a “thriller” lost out in the final minute of play. It was in the locker room after this game that Coach received his justification for the season’s work. The team in unison chorused— “We may not have won ’em all. Coach, but we leared a lot of basket- ball and that will help us next year.” We are sure that spirit will carry them to victory next year. Won 4 Lost 10 First Row: F. VanderLaan. R. Whitman. F. Garzelloni. I). VanderZyl, R. Washam. I). Gordon. K. Haystead (Mgr.). Second Row: Mr. Patterson. J. Morrison. H. Wheaton. R. Scherencel. A. Scherencel. B. Rankin. C. Fldridge. O. Taylor. SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL flie Little Bronchos bucked and reared their way to six victories against live losses. Made up of a group of eager Freshmen and two Sophomores, the seconds displayed some very smooth and clever ball handling. They were a rugged and hard-plaving group. Their early season basket shooting was rather weak but they improved steadily and in their last game of the season displayed both the offensive and defensive skill that comes with constant practice. First Row: E. Laug. M. Rawn, V. Albrecht. A. Johnson. J. Swanlund. I). Batson. Second Row: L. Taylor (Mgr.), M. Wolford. C. Kramer, L. Waldron, N. Bennink, I). Gavin, R. Van Weelde, F. Schmidt. K. Lindberg (Mgr.), Miss Streeter. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The team of ’43 44 did very well despite many handicaps, one of which was the lack of experienced players. Nevertheless under the capable guidance and instruction of Coach Streeter the girls did themselves proud. From the group of twelve girls receiving major letters only- three are graduating: Donna Batson, Edna I.aug and Frances Schmidt. The managers were Kathleen Lindberg, a Senior, and Lois Taylor, a Junior. The girls elected as co-captains were Donna Batson and Frances Schmidt. Since the female Bronchos won every game but one, they should be congratulated. Here is the schedule they followed: They We Fruitport 4 3i Sparta 16 2 I Comstock Park 9 H Alumni 22 25 Fruitport 12 34 Alumni 12 11 Comstock Park- IO 18 Alumni 2 5 Sparta 20 26 I I I First Row: D. VanderZyl, I). Peterson. I). Gordon. B. Hazekamp. B. Sessions. P. Garzelloni. B. Langlois. G. VanderLaan. L. Rakosky. Second Row: H. Wheaton. I). Rosei, R. Weller. B. Hendrickson. R. Roman. D. Vannatter. D. Sessions. J. Morrison. Third Row: Coach Patter- son. O. Taylor, L. Snyder. C. Mldridge. D. Garthwaite. J. Reitsma. K. Haystead. F. Garzelloni. BASEBALL, 1943 The Bucking Bronchos raced to their second straight Ken-Owa Conference baseball title last spring without a serious threat They went through six straight games, permitting seven runs to be scored upon them, while the local boys were scoring a total of eighty-four. It was just that easy! Patterson’s batsmen ended up by having nine men hitting 350 or better for the season. Highest regular and his average was Short- stop Grundman with a .573 average, and just behind was Cliff Cuson with a .478 total. HIGHLIGHTS OF LAST SEASON The second consecutive title—undefeated. Try-outs with the Brooklyn Dodgers for Cuson and Matthewson. The pitching of Ed Schmidt Hard batting and sure fielding of the entire team. BASEBALL, 1944 FORECAST Considerable rebuilding will be necessary to carry on the past rec- ords of our baseball team Boys not lost by graduation last spring, in many cases have gone into the service. This year’s line-up will see only three regulars from last season’s wallopers returning They are Blaine Sessions, catcher; Don Gor- don. center; and Bernard Hazekamp, pitcher. However, reserves who saw action last year for a bit of experience, will fill in most unfilled spots Those returning with some experience from last year’s squad will be: Sessions, catcher; Rosel, Hazekamp, Rakosky, pitchers; G Vander Laan, Langlois, VanderZyl, Peterson, infielders; Gordon. Hendrick- son, outfielders. Turn out of new talent has been good. Patterson predicts that there are several Freshmen who may win berths on the squad this year. It is the aim of all coaches in rebuilding to work in as many under-classmen as possible to avoid losing an entire team in a single graduation. B. Sessions. D. Kosel. Mr. Patterson, G. VanderLaan. B. Hazekamp TRACK Coopersville placed second in the Ken-Owa field meet at Grand Rapids Junior College last spring. Sparta was first with the Green and White locals gathering 31 points. HIGHLIGHTS 1. Earl Muller first in the 440. Time 58.5. 2. H. VanderLaan first in 220. Time 24 9. 3. 880 Relay—first. Coopersville, with Cuson, Matthewson, H Van- derLaan and Barbrick composing the team. Time 1:41 1. 4. Others placing and the events: 100-Yard Dash—Cuson, second; Barbrick, third. Mile—Sessions, second; HazekamD, third. Low Hurdles—Matthewson. fourth. 880—G. VanderLaan, third. Shot Put—Cronk. second. High Jump—Rosel, third. FORECAST Not much is known at this writing just what the track prospects for this coming spring will be. We have four point-winners returning from last years squad so we shouldn’t fare too badly. They are pic- tured above Our track weakness lies in the lack of skill in the field events. We more than hold our own in the track events, but lose out on the others. -t u WHO’S WHO Chick Mel Ivan Unch Ralph Ernie Ken Unch Unch Bob A. Whistle Gerald Jack Donald Jack Bob C. Alfred Andy Gerald Dan Whistle Cutest Nicky Smartest Donna Wittiest Virg Most Popular Nicky Most Bashful Violet Best Dressed Helene Most Ambitious Short Most Athletic Edna Most All-Around Franny Future Farmers Edna Mae Most Pleasing Personality Lolly Best School Spirit Franny Most Dependable Marv Most Courteous Ruth Most Musical Aileen Most Serious Lillian V. Friendliest Freckles Quietest Mae Peppiest Scott Shortest June Tallest Scott FROM FRESHMAN TO SENIOR I put pinchy shoes on once bared feet; Quitted country roads for village streets; Traded seat and slate in hick school small, For notebook and locker in this many-roomed hall— Only to find myself generally lost; And with salty tears I paid the cost For being a “freshie” young and green In the eyes of those Seniors, overly mean. I vowed then and there “Is this is' the case I’m packing my books and leaving the place. Just ’cause they’re Seniors and almost through They think they can bully and pick on you.” When a friend had consoled me, ‘They’re human at least ” I reluctantly promised to unpack my valise; And to settle down to serious toil. I was soon having fun in the midst of the broil. Cause after you've gotten in the swing of things, The years go by with the swiftness of wings. My last years reached, my days most gone, The time has come, when I, too, pass on To the life beyond these friendly doors That shall welcome my tardy feet no more. Where there are no halls holding memories dear, Like the familiar halls that surround me here The tears come fast, great salty tears, When I look to the close of these four short years. I ve begun to think, as only seniors do. That the teachers have even liked me, too To the humble end. from the humble start I guess they’ve known what was in my heart —EDNA SCOTT. CENTURY' SODA BAR Mr. and Mrs. James Stathis, Proprietors Phone 290 Coopersoille, Mich. 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Wolbrink Artliur Wolbrink Phone SFc Phone, Grandville 761F11 -Autographs The President and Officers of the Village of COOPERSVILLE Congratulate the Senior Class on the Production of 'THE ZENITH” Luther Mulder- Frank Skeels Ralph Hall Carl Kldridsre Wayne Murray John Lubben Dwight Marshall Ralph Bennett Reformed Church Rev. G. J. Roveboom, Pastor Services at 9:30 a. m. and 7:45 . m. C. E. SOCIETIES Tuesday Evening, 7:45 The Annual Staff take this opportuni'y to thank the Reformed Church for the kindly offer of the use or their auditorium for Baccalaureate Sermons during the past years. i 9 ft jf Jh