Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1945 volume:

ZENITH Published by THE CLASS OF ’45 COOPERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL COOPERSVILLE, MICHIGAN OUR MOTTO AND OUR CREED We are building for the future, May our nation proudly grow. May her framework never weaken As the centuries come and go. We are building for the future, A democracy to stand. May the freedom which we cherish Never perish from our land. We are building for the future, With a flag that stands for peace. May the weak be lifted upward, May humanity increase. We are building for the future, Men of valor that we need; May “Equality and Freedom” Be our motto and our creed! —NONA KEEN DUFFY. FOREWORD In word and picture we record The things that we have done While we’ve attended C’ville High; The work, the sports, the fun. The friends we knew from years before. And those we made anew. In a manner quite informal We here display for you. So may this book, to one and all. Bring memories of the days. When then as boys and girls we trod Down happy, golden ways. Now into service many go And for dear freedom strive. And bear the standard e’er on high For the class of forty-five. —ANNA KRUEGER. OUR MOTTO AND OUR CREED We are building for the future, May our nation proudly grow. May her framework never weaken As the centuries come and go. We are building for the future, A democracy to stand. May the freedom which we cherish Never perish from our land. We are building for the future, With a flag that stands for peace, May the weak be lifted upward. May humanity increase. We are building for the future, Men of valor that we need; May “Equality and Freedom” Be our motto and our creed! —NONA KEEN DUFFY. FOREWORD In word and picture we record The things that we have done While we’ve attended C’ville High; The work, the sports, the fun. The friends we knew from years before. And those we made anew. In a manner quite informal We here display for you. So may this book, to one and all. Bring memories of the days. When then as boys and girls we trod Down happy, golden ways. Now into service many go And for dear freedom strive. And bear the standard e’er on high For the class of forty-five. —ANNA KRUEGER. OUR GOLD STAR SERVICE MEN Glenn Gay Edwin Heyboer Donald Leitz Wells Parish William Roth Jack Grundman Jack Irish Walter Gregel Max Reynolds Soldier, rest; thy warfare o’er. Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking; Dream of battled fields no more. Days of danger, nights of waking. “Lady of the Lake,” Canto I - St. 31 —Sir Walter Scott. DEDICATION The Senior Class of “45” wish to dedi- cate this year book to those of our mem- bers who have gone from our midst to join the ranks of others who are already fighting to keep our country free. Guy Wheaton Arnold Scherencel Ronald Scherencel Blaine Sessions Robert Sheridan William Langlois Bernard Hazekamp Roger Weller Terrence Sheridan Pat Garzelloni Alfred Bolks Standing: T. Lillie. I). Ritz. V. Albrecht. R. Tlmmcr, I). Kelly, E. Meyer, Mrs. Ray-Jones. Seated: M. Potgeter. J. Swanlund. A. Krueger. L. Taylor. K. Carson. ANNUAL STAFF 1944-45 Editor ................................... Anna Krueger Assistant Editor ....................... Cathryn Carson Boys’ Sports Editor .................... LaVerne Rakosky Girls’ Sports Editor ................. Jackie Swanlund Art Editor ................................. Dale Rosel Dramatic Editor ............................ Lois Taylor Activity Editor ......................... Vivian Albrecht Class Editor ............................. Ruth Bouwer Snapshot Editor ......................... Gloria Anderson Assistants ............. Jim Meerman, Tom Lillie, Dorothy Kelly, Eunice Meyer, Doris Ritz Humor Editor ....................... Mary Jane Potgeter Advertising and Sales .................... Dick Timmer, Art Frank, Alfred Bolks Advisor.............................................. Mr, Altenburg Assistant Advisor ...................... Mrs. Ray-Jones FACULTY If we work upon marble, it will perish. If we work upon brass, time will efface it. If we rear temples, they will crumble to dust. But if we work upon men’s im- mortal minds, if we imbue them with high principles with the just fear of God and love of their fellow men, we engrave on those tablets something which no time can efface, and which will brighten and brighten to all eternity. —Daniel Webster. SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE Students: One of the most important decisions you will make in life is the choice of a vocation. All of us should give serious thought to this problem. Records show that traits of character are more important in our vocation than skill in the vocation itself. In other words, very few office employees are dis- charged because they cannot do their work. Nearly all vocation failures are brought about by traits of character rather than lack of skill. Therefore it is important that we analyze ourselves and strive to excel in personality traits which will help us succeed in our vocation. I am listing here twelve which I consider very im- portant: 1. Personal appearance. 7. Cooperation 2. Manners 8. Courtesy 3. Knowledge 9. Honesty 4. Emotional control 10. Good English 5. Skill 11. Industry 6. Dependability 12. Loyalty We know that all these personality traits can be developed and learned by the same procedure that we learn anything else. V. A. ALTENBURG. Superintendent. ESTHER STREETER Senior High School Principal A B. Western Michigan College M. A. University of Michigan CLAIRE KERN RACHAEL ALTENBURG Commercial A. B. Western Michigan College M. A. University of Michigan History Latin Speech MABEL RAY-JONES A. B. Calvin College English RUSSELL KENFIELD B. S. University of Michigan Physics Chemistry ELIZABETH SCOTT B. S. Michigan State College Home Economics DUANE DALGLEISH B. S. Michigan State College Agriculture Shop EUGENE KONLEY B. S. Western Michigan College Athletic Coach History Science DORIS PLANT B. S. Western Michigan College Mathematics ELIZABETH VANDER HYDE A. B. W'estern Michigan College Junior High School Principal Autographs SENIORS CLASS POEM In the autumn, when the school bell Issues forth its welcome chimes, So reluctantly the footsteps Stir the dust a million times; Make a million little footprints. Maybe more or maybe less. On the path that leads to lessons And the road to happiness. Sometimes school may seem so dreary Other times it’s bright and gay, But it all leads to one climax— To that graduation day; To the day we may look forward To a better, brighter life. To a day of peace and sunshine, To a world that’s free from strife. We as gallant men and women Must accept this challenge strong, We must help the weak and fainting. Place the right where once was wrong. Always do a little better As our daily path we trod, May each day our trust grow stronger In the future and in God. —ANNA KRUEGER. CLASS PROPHECY Ladies and gentlemen, this is your messer of cerexnonies, Richard Timmer, speaking to you from the floor of the gay new night club, “The Silver Swan. Due to arrangements with the owner of the P. A. Food Company, we are able to bring you the opening of Arthur Frederick Frank’s newest night club. The evening is still young, and the theater is not yet out, but the celebrities are already pour- ing in. Over in the far corner we see Louise Kay, author of this year's best seller, “Purple Shadow,” who, as you all know, in real life is Anna Krueger. Seated with her is Dorothy M. Kelly, first woman supreme court justice the United States has ever had, and Mary Buway, member of the famous law firm oi Gartnwaite, Buway, ana Leitz. Across from me I see Lucille Anaerson, the smart-looking Slacks” model for Sac’s, Fifth Avenue. With her is the Powers model, Mary Rawn. Their escorts are that dashing young gen- eral, William Langlois, and that brilliant captain, Terence Sheridan. Next to my table is seated Vivian Albrecht, winner of the woman's Olympic swimming cham- pionship, and her escort, Pat Garzelloni, manager of the New York Giants, who incidentally, beat the Brooklyn Dodgers again this year. The manager of the Dodgers, Bernard Hazekamp, is seated across the room, occasionally sneering this way. (I wonder why.) On the far side of the room is Gloria Anderson, professor of English Literature, and Lois Stan- ton, professor of Home Economics at Vassar College. Robert Sheridan and Blaine Sessions, who have returned recently from Russia where they have been on shipping conferences, are joining the table of their old friends. Mary Jane Potgeter, successor to Dorotny Dix, and Betty Clark, who, it is rumored, will run for the presidency of the U. S. A. Admiral Bolks has entered with an old friend, Bernard Henrickson, National League pitcher. Dale Rosel and Kenneth Laug, owners of the largest meat packing firm in Chicago, flew down for the oDening of their old friend’s night club and are checking their hats now. The Parker sisters, who head the Westinghouse committee on model homes, have just arrived with Roger Weller and Lavern Hudson, directors of the company. Don Gordon. National Golf ’pro”, has just taken his ringside seat with Dorothy Smith, director of “National Homes and Gardens.” Nina Hodson is seated at her table anxiously expecting her fiance, owner of the Super Bus Lines. With her is Luella Wiltenburg, awaiting the arrival of her fiance, who was recently ap- pointed Secretary of Labor. Beverly Jablonski has entered accompanied by her fiance. General Red.” Leora Waldron and Nancy Bennink, famous women basketball coaches, have just taken a table with that noted playboy, John Ruthven. According to my watch it is time for the theater crowd to be coming in. While I was making that last statement, guess who came through the door—Miss Jacque Lynn Swanlund, writer of the popular book, “How to Live Alone and Like It As Long As There Are Plenty of Men.” A slight sigh of admiration rose from the lips of the women as she came down the stairs, but I’m afraid the men aren’t taking it very well. I was right about the theater. Here comes the star of the play “The Seven Shadows,” Lois Taylor, and the author, Marion Ruppert, followed by a crowd of admirers. Ladies and gentlemen, that ticking noise you hear is the typewriter of Marjorie Wolford, the New York society reporter for the Herald Tribune. Madame Ritz. the distinguished dress designer, has arrived attired in one of her fashionable gownless evening straps. Following closely behind her is Ruth Bouwer, noted concert pianist, and the celebrated dance team of Carlson and Carlson. Ruth Fynewever. director of the Bell Telephone Company, is here with Doris Gavin and Doro- thy Gilihespy, co-worker in discovering “Vapo-Stinko,” the sure cure for hoof and mouth disease. Earle Hambleton. head of the National Wheat Association, just blew in. and as usual, tipped the hat check girl with a twenty dollar bill. Joyce Husted and Ardis Johnson, founder of Joyce Ardis Cosmetics, entered, followed closely by James Meerman and Mary Rhodes. Mr. Meerman. as you all know, is the head of Stranded Oil Company. That notorious team of Meyer and Slaughter, interior decorators and architects, who, incident- ally, designed and decorated the beautiful builoing from which we are now speaking, have arrived and are chatting with Erwin Miller, head of the construction company that undertook the raising of this edifice. Mr. Lee Snyder, prominent financier, who, by the way provided the money for this exclusive club, has just entered. Nearly everyone is here and the floor show is beginning with Bennv Rakosky and his orches- tra playing one of his original compositions, “Floor Me Mamma with That Four-Four Beat.” Amidst screams and applause, the curtain rises, and we see Miss Katherine Carson and Mr. Ed- ward Tikkanen upon the stage to sing the charming love duet, “Forgetful” from The Pink Ele- phant.” And now we leave you from the “Silver Swan”: the Nation’s ce'ebrities have arrived: the floor show has begun, and if is now time for me to silently fold my microphone and steal away. CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and forty-five, having no further use for a number of our worthwhile possessions, wish to dispose of them in the following, manner: I, Vivian Albrecht, will several inches of my height to Betty Aney. I, Lucille Anderson, will my use of the needle and thread to Dorothy Mengel. I. Nancy Bennink, will my soft voice to Violet Bargwell. I. Alfred Bolks, will my chemistry ability to Burton Rankins. I, Ruth Bouwer, will my musical ability to Robert Ackerman. I. Mary Buway, will my red hair to Vivian Crall. I. Kathryn Carson, will my sunny disposition to Dolores McCue. I. Florence Carlson, will my dimples to Harriet Harmsen. I, Dorothy Carlson, will my politeness to Edith Rozema. I, Betty Clark, will my ability to argue politics to Don Van Der Ploeg. I, Richard Garthwaite, will my ability to get a.way with things in Chemistry to Marvin Lot- terman. I, Pat Garzelloni, will my athletic ability to all future C. H. S. football players. I, Doris Gavin, will my love to argue to Wheaton Webb. I, Arthur Frank, will my quiet manner to Lester Scott. I, Ruth Fynewever, will a part of my chubbiness to Jean Koning. I, Dorothy Gillhespy, will my big brown eyes to Helen Holmes. I, Don Gordon, will my cat-naps in Biology Class to James Morrison. I. Earle Hambleton, will my hours spent in F, F. A. work to Fred Anderson. I. Bernard Hazekamp, will my wavy hair to Kent Haystead. I, Nina Hodson, will my seat next to the driver on the bus to anyone that can keep it. I. Bernard Henrickson, will some of my stature to Harold Sheridan. I, LaVerne Hudson, will my agricultural knowledge to Glenn Peterson. I. Joyce Husted, will my long hair to Helen Bar. I, Beverly Jablonski. will my blonde hair to Marilyn Wolbrink. I, Ardis Johnson, will my daily letter-writing to Joyce Grasman. I, Dorothy Kelly, will my ability to skip school and get away with it to Lawrence McMullin. I. Anna Kreuger, will my artistic ability to Max Niles. I, William Langlois, will my dancing ability to Kenneth Wolbrink. I. Kenneth Laug, will my girl friends to Junior Busman. I, Beverly Leitz. will my daily hour in the library to Marian Fromholz. I, Tom Lillie, will my neat appearance to Donald Steffen. I. James Meerman, will my sessions in the hall with girls to Don Vander Zyl. I. Eunice Meyer, will my skill of speech-making to Joanne Ray-Jones. I, Erwin Miiler, will my physique to Lester Langeland. I. Barbara Parker, will my knack of playing Bridget” in the Junior Play to Vivian Gates. I. Lois Parker, will my car troubles to Roger Whitman. I, Mary Jane Potgeter, will my happy-go-lucky manner to Dorothy Thurkettle. I, Lavern Rakosky, will my ability to tell tall stories to Edwin Courtade. I. Mary Jane Rawn, will my ability to attract the men to Cora Kramer. I. Mary Rhodes, will my pleasing personality to Helen Aulm. I. Doris Ritz, will my quiet manner to Donna Danenburg. I, Dale Rosel, will the magic tremble in my voice to Harvey Otterbein. I. Marian Ruppert, will my locker (minus the junk”) to Mary Jasiak. I. John Ruthven, will my consistency in being tardy to Ruth Van Weelde. I. Blaine Sessions, will my winning smile to Harold E.sen. I. Ted Sheridan, will my flashy socks to Lester Werly. I, Robert Sheridan, will my sparking eyes to to Jack Reitsma. I. Della Slaughter, will my Latin book to Harriet Murray. I, Dorothy Smith, will my ability to be seen but not heard to Paul Van Dyke. I. Lee Snyder, will my brush cut to Norman Nanninga. I, Lois Stanton, will my friendly disposition to Rhea Venema. I. Jacque Lynn Swanlund, will my enthusiasm to Mary Ruthven. I. Lois Taylor, will my acting ability to Audrey Waldie. I. Edward Tikkanen, will my girl-attracting ability to anyone who can keep them all happy I. Richard Timmer, will my knowledge of all things to Louis Smith. I. Leora Waldron, will my basketball-playing ability to Ruth Hodson. I. Margie Wolford, will my cute little accent to Jean Roth. I. Roger Weller, will enough of my height to George Vollema, so that he may be able to look out of a window without the use of a ladder. I, Luella Wiltenburg. will my Government book to Ralph Roman. I. Gloria Anderson, will my task of writing this will to someone who has better ideas than I could find. —GLORIA ANDERSON. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS DALE ROSEL “Rosy” A lamb in wolf's clothing. An interesting mixture of sense and nonsense.” Entered from Conklin 2. Orchestra 2. 3; F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Reporter 4; Basketball 2. 4: Track 2. 4; Baseball 2 4; Football 3. 4; Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 4: Bronco Staff 4: Zenith Staff 4: Vice-Pres. of A. A. 4: Pres, of Varsity 4; Student Council 3. 4. Pres. 4: Pres, of Class 3. 4: Phys. Ed. 4. TERENCE SHERIDAN “Ted” In service; Aviation aspi- rations. “After the game is over, after the field is clear, straighten out my shoulder, and help me find my ear.” Entered from Ravenna 3. Phys. Ed. 3. 4; Football 4; Sec.- Treas. of Varsity Club 4; Vice-Pres. of Class 4; Treas. of Student Council 4 MARY LOUISE RHODES “Sweet and Lovely” Gentle and merciful and just. Glee Club 1. 2. 4; Bible Study 2; Sec. of Class 4; Commercial Club 4; Library Club 4. EDWARD TIKKANEN “Ed” Impartial to studies. The strong, silent type. Vice- Pres. of Class 2: Football 2. 3; F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Watch- dog 4; Basketball 3; Track 4; Glee Club 4: Dramatic Club 4; Treasurer of Class 4; Varsity Club 4. CLASS SPONSORS Miss Streeter Mrs. Kern Valedictorian ....................................... Anna Krueger Salutatorian .............................. Kathryn Carson HONOR ROLL Betty Clark Richard Timmer Gloria Anderson Mary L. Rhodes James P. Meerman Jacque Lynn Swanlund Alfred Bolks Dorothy M. Kelly Mary Jane Potgeter Vivian R. Albrecht Beverly J. Jablonski Evelyn Ruth Bouwer Lois M. Taylor Terence H. Sheridan CLASS HISTORY In the fall of the year 1941, the friendly portals of Coopersville High School swung wide to admit seventy-five serious-minded freshmen, eager to lift anchor and launch themselves on this great and glorious ocean which we call life. Our first year in C. H. S. was indeed an industrious one with many of us carrying, not only our required subjects, but extra curricular activities as well. A great many of us, as Freshmen, en- joyed immensely the all-school parties, especially that weiner roast and skating party we had at Grand Haven in the fall of ’41. The class chose as their leaders to conduct their affairs and bus- iness: President. Vivian Albrecht; Vice-President, Charles Johnson; Secretary, Shirley Holt, and Treasurer, Bernard Hendrickson. But, alas! Our freshman year had slipped away all too quickly for many of us. However, vacation found us with few regrets and much eagerness for the coming year when we would all be back together as Sophomores at C’ville High. Beginning the school year of '42, we Sophomores really went to work in earnest, determined to make this year a profitable one. In sports, we blazed forth with promising talent in both football and basketball. Two members of our class, Bernard Hazekamp and Kenneth Laug, won their major letters in football. Some of the girls, as well, earned major and minor letters. As Soph- omores, we did not have many class parties, but the student mixers were fun for all. In all other activities, likewise, we Sophomores played an active, if not leading part, under the splendid guid- ance and good leadership of our class officers: President, Bernard Hazekamp; Vice-President, Ed- ward Tikkanen: Secretary, Blaine Sessions, and Treasurer, Gladys Wolbrink. We began our Junior year with a marked increase in enrollment due to the fine transporta- tion facilities provided by means of the school busses. Class officers elected for the year were as follows: President, Dale Rosel; Vice-President, LaVerne Rakosky; Secretary, Lois Taylor, and Treas- urer, Pat Garzelloni. We held our first class party as a picnic in the gym, which was considered great fun by all students. We were particularly well represented in all sports that year—football, basketball, baseball, and track. The Junior play production, “The Mad Hatters,” under the excel- lent direction and management of Mrs. Altenburg, was the tremendous dramatic hit of the year. We brought our Junior year to a close amid that gay, picturesque affair—the Junior and Senior Banquet, which, incidentally, was the social highlight of the year. Decorations for it in the man- ner of a Southern Plantation Party gave us a glimpse into that gay friendly atmosphere of the old South. Baccalaureate Services were held on May 28th, and graduation services were held on June 2nd. thus formally closing our Junior year. With only one more year to go, we sadly closed the volume on another chapter of our school life. We now looked forward with clear minds and eager hearts to that most important of all years—when we would be the dignified Seniors of ’45. At last that longed-for year arrived. Behold! We were here—the Senior Class and gradu- ates of ’45. We opened the fall term with our regular election of class officers and selected from our fellow students the following members to lead and represent the Senior Class: President, Dale Rosel; Vice-President, Ted Sheridan; Secretary, Mary Rhodes, and Treasurer, Edward Tikkanen. The football first and second teams, composed of many Seniors, were particularly outstanding that year, winning the Trophy Cup for the Championship. All the Seniors were much excited over the graduation pictures which were taken in the fall. The first edition of our new school paper (The Bronco) went to press with Anna Kruger as the editor and backed by the aid and cooperation of an efficient newspaper staff. As Seniors, we were well represented by a majority of the vic- tories in basketball due to the outstanding effort and cooperative spirit on the part of the teams of both the boys and the girls combined with the excellent coaching done by Miss Streeter and Mr. Konley. After the Christmas holidays, action on the 1945 Zenith Annual got under way, under the direction of Mrs. Ray-Jones, to make the 1945 Zenith the greatest success in the hisory of the school. Hot dog sales at noon, conducted by the Home E; girls of the Senior Class contributed much to our class treasury, and to help the Red Cross Drive in school. The Seniors went all out for the drive and really put it across. The Senior play entitled “Ring Around Elizabeth , under the splendid management of Director, Mrs. Altenburg, was a grand performance. It was given on the 18th and 19th of April and publicly acclaimed a great success. On the 15th and 16th of May, the Senior Clas took their trip to Chicago, and a wonderful time was enjoyed by all. The 18th of May, we Seniors, were the honored guests of the Juniors at the Junior and Senior Banquet. We wish to thank the Juniors for the splendid manner in which the banquet was conducted in true Mexi- can style for we all had a wonderful evening. Time has passed by quickly and here we are once again on the eve of graduation with but a few days more before we will say farewell forever to our happy high school days. It is with sadness that we note that not all of our friends and class- mates can be with us on this greatest of all nights, for many of them have been called away into the service of our country to fight for that freedom for which America stands. We shall miss them graduation night, but we are proud—yes, very proud—to claim them as the graduates of 1945. in this noble service. Baccalaureate Services will be held on May 26 and on the night of June 1, we, the Senior Class of '45 will soon pass from out of these portals forever, but wherever we go. whatever fate we may share, we will always look back in fond memory to our carefree school days as students of C’ville High. —BETTY CLARK. BETTY CLARK ARTHUR FRANK “Betts” Loves murder mysteries. Knowledge is power.” Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3; Dramat- ic Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 RUTH FYNEWEVKl “Ruthie” Number pul-lease. “I slept and dreamed that life was Beauty; I woke, and found that life was duty. Orchestra 1: Phys. Ed. 1. 2; Bible Study 1. 2; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Dra- matic Club 2. 3. 4; Com- mercial Club 4; Library Club 4. “Art” Other men eat to live, while I live to eat. En- tered from Conklin 3; Phys. Ed. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 4; Sr. Plav: Glee Club 4; F.F.A. 4; Library Club 4; Zenith Staff 4 RICHARD GARTH WAITE “Dick” Men’s words are ever bolder than their deeds. Model Airplane Club 1; Band 1. 2. 3: Orchestra 1: 2. 3; Phys. Ed 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Glee Club 4; Commercial Club 4. PASQUALE GARZELLONI “Pat” Athletic. You’ve got to be a football hero to get along with a beautiful girl. Entered from Mus- kegon 3: Baseball 3; Bas- ketball 3. 4; Football 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 3 4; Class Treas. 3: Glee Club 4: Varsity Club 4. DORIS GAVIN “Irish” With her mouth full of news.” Entered from Wright 2; Glee Club 2; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 2. 3. 4; Basket- ball 3. 4; Bronco Staff 4; Library Club 4. DOROTHY GILLHESPY Quiet and sweet, and in- clined to her studies. Entered from Conklin 3; Phys. Ed. 4; Commercial Club 4; Library Club 4. EARLE HAMBLETON “Hambone” You can tell him by the noise he doesn't make” Airplane Club 1; F. F. A. 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 2. 3. 4; Commercial Club 3; Dra- matic Club 3. 4. DONALD GORDON Buck” I couldn’t be good if 1 would: and .1 wouldn't be good if I could. Entered from Nunica 2: Basket- ball 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Football 3. 4: Track 4: Library Club 4; Varsity Club 4. BERNARD HAZEKAMP “Bernie” Left for service. He lives to build, not boast. Pres, of class 2; Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Co-captain 4: Track 1. 2; Baseball 2. 3; Varsity Club 4. VIVIAN ALBRECHT “Viv” Stately as a pine, but not so lonely. ' Slim and tall— just right for basketball. Class Pres. 1; Vice-Pres. of Home Ec. Club 1: Or- chestra 1: Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Co-captain 4; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Pres. 4: Glee Club 2. 3. 4f Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Bronco Staff: Zenith StafT: Commercial Club 4; Pres, of Library Club 4. LUCILLE ANDERSON “Lucy” Behold! a twinkle in her eye!” Some lucky man will get a good cook. Home Ec. Club 1. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 2; Dramatic Club 2. 3: Glee Club. 2. 4. ALFRED BOLKS “Fred” Born for success he seemed. Navy. Phys. Ed. 2. 4; Band 1. 2. 3: Or- chestra 1. 2. 3: Dramatics 1. 2. 3. 4. MARY BUWAY “Red” How far that little can- dle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world. Entered from Muskegon 2; Glee Club 2 3. 4: Dramatics 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 2. GLORIA ANDERSON “Blessed is he who has found his work.” Studi- ous. Glee Club 1. 2; Bi- ble Study 2; Library Club 4; School News 4; Zenith StafT 4. NANCY BENNINK “Nanc” Above the cloud with its shadows is the star with its light. Glee Club 1. 2; Dramatic Club 1. 2; Home Ec. Club 1. 3: Basketball 3: Commercial Club 4; Library Club 4. RUTH BOUWER O Music. sphere - de- scended maid. Friend of pleasure, wisdom’s aid. Will make an efficient secretary. Orchestra 1; Glee Club 2; Bible Study 2; Commercial Club 4; Zenith Staff 4. KATHERINE CARSON “Kit” Music, when soft voices die. vibrates in the mem- ory.” Treasurer of Home Ec. Club 1; Phys. Ed. 2; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Pres, of Commercial Club 4; Li- brary Club 4; Bronco Staff 4; Ass’t Ed. of Ze- nith Staff 4. DOROTHY CARLSON ’Full many a flower is born to blush unseen.” Home Ec. Club 1. 3. 4: Phys. Ed. 2. Dramatic Club 2. 3: Commercial Club 4; Library Club 4. FLORENCE CARLSON The flower of sweetest smell is shy and lowly.” Home Ec. Club 1. 3. 4. Phys. Ed. 2; Dramatic Club 2. 3: Commercial Club 4; Library Club 4. BERNARD HENDIUKSON NINA HODSON Berny Constant as the north- ern star. ' Class Treas. 1; Glee Club 4; Baseball 4. LAVERN HUDSON Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most import- ant labor of man. Bas- ketball 2; F. F. A. 2. 3. 4: Phys. Ed. 3. 4; Commer- cial Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 4. Independent and just, with a heart full of joy. Phys. Ed. 2. 3: Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 2. 3. 4: Bible Study 3. 4. JOYCE KUSTED Does well, acts noble; angels could do no more. Entered from Fruitport 2; Home Ec. Club 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 3; Glee Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Li- brary Club 4. BEVERLY JABLONSKI Bev Engaged. Loves macaro- ni and cheese. Charm- ing. vivacious, a friena all the whiie; kindly and pleasing, and ready to smile. Entered from Conklin 3; Phys. Ed. Glee Club 4; Commercial Club 4: Sec. of Library Club 4. ARDIS JOHNSON Johnnie Good humor only teaches charm to last. Glee Club 1. 2; Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3; Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3; Sec. of Home Ec. 3; Bas- ketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramat- ic Club 3. 4; Library Club 4 DOROTHY KELLY Kelly Definitely Republican. Ir- repressible. irresistible, and good-humored.” En- tered from Hillsdale 2; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Prop. Mgr. of Jr. Play: Phys. Ed. 2. 4: Library Club 4; Bronco Staff 4; Zenith Staff 4. WILLIAM LANGLOIS “Willow Left for service. Mary had a little lamb. En- tered from Nunica 2: Phys. Ed. 2. 3; Baseball 3: Football 3. 4; Basket- ball 3. 4 ANNA KRUEGER Ann Unobtrusively intellectu- al. Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. En- tered from Conklin 3: Li- brary Club 4; Sec. of Commercial Club 4: Dra- matic Club 4; Bronco Staff 4; Ed. of Zen th 4 KENNETH LAUG Ken Quick temper. To wor- ry little, to study less, is my idea of happiness. Bible Study 1; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 4; Dramatic C’ub 2. 3. 4: Sr. Play: F F. A 2. Vice- Pres. 3. Pres. 4: Phys. Ed. 3. 4: Sec.-Treas. of Var- sity Club 4 Student Mgr. of Basketball 4. THOMAS LILLIE BEVERLY LEITZ “Bev •Quiet and casual, calm and serene.” Orchestra 1; Phys. Ed. 1. 2; Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3: Dramat- ic Club 3: Commercial Club 4; Library Club 4. “Tom’ An all-around good friend. He trudg’d along, un- knowing what he sought, and whistled as he went, for want of thought.” Band and Orchestra 1. 2; Model Airplane Club 1: Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play: Basketball Mg. 4; Football Mgr. 4; Commercial Club 4; Li- brary Club 4; Varsity Club 4 JAMES MEERMAN “Jim” Loves to tease. ”A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. Bible Study 1. 2. 3. 4: Dramatic Club 1. 2 3. 4; Jr. Play; Bas- ketball 1. 2. 3. 4: F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2. 4: Var- sity Club 4: Track 4; Glee Club 4: Commercial Club 4; Library Club 4. ERWIN MILLER It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence. F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 3- Dramatic Club 4: Sr. Play; Com- mercial Club 4. EUNICE MEYER Makes a good grand- mother! Two eyes of blue come smiling thru. Home Ec. Club 1; Bible Study 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 4: Phys. Ed. 2. 3; Dramatic Club 3. 4: Jr. Play: Sr. Play: Commer- cial Club 4; Library Club 4. BARBARA PARKER “Barb Life is what we make of it. Entered from Al- lendale 2: Glee Club 2; Dramatic Club 2. 3; Jh. Play; Sr. Play. LOIS PARKER Engaged. Always a good companion, with plenty of humor and fun. Prys. Ed. 3: Dramal.cs 3; Stage Mgr.—Jr. anu Sr. Play. LAVERN RAKOSKY “Benny Another member of our engaged set. As uncer- emonious as a train whis- tle.’ Entered from Mus- kegon Heights 2; Base- ball 3: Vice-Pres. of Class 3: Football 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4: Basketball 3. 4; Varsity Club 4; Track 4; Pres, of A. A. 4. MARY JANE POTGETER A spirit of perpetual mo- tion. Jubilant as a iiag unfurled. Entered from Holland Christian 4: Bron- co Staff 4; Zenith Staff 4. MARY RAW’S’ “Stinky Italian spaghetti is tops. “She walks in beauty, like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies. Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Dra- matic Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Bas- ketball 1. 3. 4; Home Ec. Club 2. 3. Pres. 3; Jr. Play: Sr. Play: Phys. Ed. 4; Bronco Staff 4; Com- mercial Club 4; Library Club 4 DORIS RITZ MARIAN RUPPERT Set a shining example for attendance. Quiet, re- served. and studious is she. Phys. Ed. 1. 2; Dra- matic Club 3; Zenith Staff 4; Commercial Club 4; Li- brary Club 4 When nothing else is left to do. I love to read a book. Home Ec. Club 1; Phys. Ed. 1. 2: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Commercial 4: Library Club 4. JOHN RUTHYEN “Johnny Eat. drink, and be mer- ry. for tomorrow we go to school. Phys. Ed. 1. 2 3: Glee Club 4: Library Club 4: Commercial Club 4. FORREST SCOTT BLAINE SESSIONS “Sessions Left for service. Pre- cious things come in small packages. Phys. Ed. 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Sec. of Class 2; F. F. A. 2: Varsity Club 4. DELLA SLAUGHTER A merry view of life. Entered from Lamont 3: Phys. Ed. 3: Bible Study 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Dra- matic Club 3. 4: Commer- cial Club 3. 4; Library Club 4 DOROTHY SMITH A quiet, peaceful sort of girl, one that the world admires.” Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3; Library 4. LOIS STANTON A genial girl. What is beautiful is good and who is good will also be beau- tiful. Home Ec. Club 2. vice-pres. 3. pres. 4; Bible Study 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 2. 3. 4: Library Club 4. LEE SNYDER A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. Model Airplane Club 1: Baseball Mgr. 1. 2. 3. 4; F. F. A. 2. 3 - Sec. 4; Dra- matic Club 2. 4; Phys. Ed. 3. 4: Varsity Club 4; Glee Club 4. JACQUE LYNN SWANLUND “Jackie Cute, Fame. Love, and Fortune on my footsteps wait.” Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Jr. Play: Sr. Fiay: Commercial Club 4: Bas- ketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Library Club 4: Bronco Staff 4: Zenith Staff 4. LOIS TAYLOR Loves to vacation in Ni- agara Fails. Happily smiling, sparkling, gay. a charming companion in every way. Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball Mgr. 3. 4; Library Club 4; Sec. of Class 3: Sec. of A. A 4: Bronco Staff; Zenith Staff. RICHARI) TIMMER “Dick” Eternally engrossed in something or other. Men should press forward in fame’s glorious chase.” Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Phys. Ed. 2. 3. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Library Club 4; Vice - Pres. of Student Council 4. LEORA WALDRON MARJORIE WOIILFORD “Margie” A pert little blonde. A light heart lives longer.” Band 1; Glee Club 1. 2; Home Ec. Club 1. 3. 4: Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Costume Mgr. of Sr. Play; Cheerleader 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3; Phys. Ed. 4; Commercial Club 4; Li- brary Club 4. ROGER WELLER In service. Thus let me live, unseen, unknown. Entered from Allendale 2; Phys. Ed. 3. 4; Football 3. 4; F. F. A. 4. PAUL HOEK O’er the glad waters of the dark blue sea. Our thoughts as boundless, and our souls as free. Far as the breeze can bear, the blilows foam. Survey our empire, and behold our home! These are our realms, no limit to their sway.—Our flag the scep- tre all who meet obey.” LUELLA WILTENBL'RG Engaged. I never think of the future; it comes soon enough. Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3; Library Club 4. ROBERT SHERIDAN “Bob” Nature’s licensed vaga- bond. Phys. Ed. 3. 4; F. F. A. 2. 4; Glee Club 4 CLASS MOTTO: “Today we follow. Tomorrow we lead.” CLASS COLORS: Maroon and Gold. CLASS FLOWER: White Rose. Seated: E. Meyer, K. Carson, L. Taylor. R. Timmer, J. Swanlund. M. Rawn. Mrs. Altenburg. Standing: M. Wolford. A. Krueger. D. Kelly. L. Parker. K. I.aug. T. Lillie. V. Albrecht, E. Miller, B. Parker. R. Fynewever, D. Gavin, A. Johnson. D. Slaughter. SENIOR PLAY With the close of their high school days drawing near, the members of the class of '45 were all out for the success of the Senior Play, “Ring Around Eliza- beth.” All efforts were fruitful. The play was an outstanding success due to the hard work of the cast and the excellent coaching of the director, Mrs. Altenburg. The plot of the play evolves around the Cherry family on River Street. Eliza- beth, the hard-taxed mother of the family inherits a legacy from her Aunt Jo. Everyone expects her to use it to his or her own individual advantage. Irene, an old school chum of Elizabeth, points out to her that she is being imposed upon by her family and friends because of her good nature. Her husband, Ralph, wants a new boat; Mercy, the youngest daughter, insists on going to Chicago to study sci- ence; Laurette, Elizabeth’s mother, wants a new furnace; and the eldest daughter, Jennifer, is planning on marrying an uneliable adventurer, Andy Blaine, who is going to the West Indies. They all expect Elizabeth to help them and ease them over the rough spots. Elizabeth, in the midst of a bossy cook, and a father-in-law who chases fires, and her demanding, grasping family, develops a nice case of amnesia. She goes back in her mind twenty years to where she was known as clear thinking Betty Styles. The meeting with her family is both amusing and touching. It enables her to tell the members of the family what she thinks of them. All these doings show results that promise well for the future of Elizabeth and her family. After a series of tryouts, the following Seniors were chosen by the Play Di- rector, Mrs. Altenburg, to take part in the play which was given April 18 and 19: Laurette Carpenter Styles Eunice Meyer Hubert Cherry ................ Art Frank Mercedes ................ Jackie Swanlund Vida .................. Vivian Albrecht Jennifer ................ Cathryn Carson Elizabeth Cherry ...........— Lois Taylor Irene Oliver ............ Mary Jane Rawn Harriet Gilpin ..........._ Barbara Parker Ralph Cherry .............. Richard Timmer Andy Blagne ............................Tom Lillie Policeman ................. Kennetn i-aug Dr. Hollister .............. Erwin Miller Stage Directors ............. Lois Parker Della Slaughter Student Director ..................... Mary Buway Costume .................... Margie Wolford Makeup Artist ................Doris Gavin Ruth Fynewever Business and Publicity Manager ................... Anna Krueger The Head of the House and Ushers are: ..........Ardis Johnson, Dorothy Kelly Seated: L. Stanton. E. Meyer, A. Johnson. I). Gavin. R. Fynewever, M. Wolford. Standing. First Row: L. Taylor. J. Swanlund. A. Krueger, D. Kelly. Miss Streeter. K. Carson. J. Husted. D. Carlson. L. Waldron. M. Ruppert. D. Gillhespy. Standing. Second Row: T. Lillie. R. Timmer, D. Slaughter, B. Jablonski. V. Albrecht. D. Ritz. F. Carlson. N. Bennink. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club of Coopersville High School, which was organized at the beginning of the school term, was made up of twenty-four Seniors with Miss Street- er as their advisor. They elected the following officers: Vivian Albrecht ..................... President Beverly Jablonski ..................... Secretary Dorothy Kelly ..........—............... Treasurer It was the duty of our president, Vivian, to see that there was a librarian at all times during the morning. The secretary, Beverly, kept the library records in order. The treasurer, Dorothy, collected over-due fees. UNDERCLASSMEN First Row: D. Danenberg. H. Murray. B. Fredrick. B. Aney, H. Aulm. M. Fromholz. K. Hay- stead, R. Ackerman, II. Harmsen. M. Jasiak. M. Ruthven. «I. Koning. Second Row: M. Wolbrink. B. Jackowske. R. Hodson, C. Kramer, R. Van Weelde. J. Grasman, D. Mengel. J. Ray-Jones. V. Bargwell, R. Venema, V. Crall, J. Roth, P. Reed. D. Gillhespy, Mrs. Altenburg. Third Row: I). McCue. H. Bar. V. Dallas. V. Gates, H. Sheridan. D. Vander Zyl, L. Stroven. H. Fisen. D. Steffen. M. Lotterman. L. Smith. R. Ellcey, D. Thurkettle, A. Waldie. H. Holmes. Fourth Row: Mr. Konley. G. Vollema. L. Langeland. G. Peterson. F. Anderson, J. Reitsma. L. Werly, M. Niles, L. McMullin, L. Scott, R. Whitman, E. Rozema. F. Knapp. Fifth Row: J. Busman. II. Otterbein. J. Morrison, N. Nanninga, B. Rankin. E. Courtade. R. Roman, D. Van Der Ploeg. W. Webb, K. Wolbrink, P. Van Dyke. JUNIOR CLASS The class of 1945-46 began the year in high activity with a great turnout at a hayride and weiner roast party. We also successfully sponsored a student-mixer party. Among the outstanding events were the two banquets—one given by the boys during the fall, the other given by the girls the latter part of March. The Junior and Senior Banquet, given in a very colorful Mexican atmosphere, was another one of the many successful achievements of the Junior class. Our play, ‘‘Act Your Age,” with Mrs. Altenburg as director, was a highlight of a successful year. We have been very well represented in the field of sports—football, basket- ball, baseball, and track. Our class officers were as follows: President ..................-......... Kent Haystead Vice-President ..................... Marian Fromholz Secretary .............. —........... Robert Ackerman Treasurer............................... Helen Aulm Class Advisor ..................... Mrs. Altenburg —ROBERT ACKERMAN First Row: R. Gavin, M. Lambers, D. Wezeman. N. Kirkbride. L. Bartholomew. L. Laug. M. Gor- don. T. Dracht. O. Shears. I). Frost. S. Bouchard. A. Lintjer. Second Row : A. Daugherty. G. Phillips. M. Breen. D. Grooters. E. Lambers. D. Meerman. G. Lumsden, B. Buway. L. Winder Laan, B. Baldus. D. Laarman. L. Rczebaom. J. Crouse. S. Burgtorf. M. Johnson, I. Peabody. Mrs. Ray-Jones. Third Row: I). O'Brien. R. Hecksel. D. Sheridan. F. Mitchell. V. Averill. O. Taylor. I). Heath, J. Butts. II. Zylstra. B. Waldron. T. Albrecht. S. Dennis. M. Shears. H. Sprik. H. Nelson. Fourth Row: V. Carlson. D. Hansen. L. Anderson. I). Schippers, G. Murrow. D. Sessions. R. Dodd. J. Aney. D. Vannatter. K. De Can. F. Garzelloni. C. Cushway. L. O'Brien. Fifth Row : G. Laug. W. Meyer. L. Buway. J. Drake. F. Schmidt. G. Moere. H. Wheaton. D. Schmelling, W. Easterly. M. Breen. T. Schippers. J. De Mott. W. Bouwkamp. H. Styburski. SOPHOMORE CLASS Seventy-three people enrolled as Sophomores last September and throughout the year have been actively engaged in the affairs of school. Our class gave liberally to the War Fund and averaged the highest individual school contributions for the Red Cross. The class party held in the gym February 23rd, was a great success. In the field of sports we were well represented by the following classmates who made first teams: Football — Frank Garzelloni, Don Vannatter. Boys’ Basketball — Frank Garzelloni. Girls’ Basketball — Lois Laug, Mona Gordon. Thurlene Dracht. Baseball — Owen Taylor, Don Vannatter, Frank Garzelloni, Don Schmelling. Track — James Drake. Charles Cushway, Hubert Sprik, Don Schippers. Our officers for the year were as follows: President Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer ... Advisor ... Mona Gordon Thurlene Dracht ......... Lois Laug Lindsay Bartholomew .... Mrs. Ray-Jones Autographs ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES AND LEADERS Dramatics ................................ Mrs. Altenburg Band and Orchestra ........................ Mr. Altenburg Library .................................... Miss Streeter F- F. A................................. Mr. Dalgleish Home Economics ............................. Mrs. Scott Commercial Club ............................ Mrs. Kern Bible Study .............................. Rev. Rozeboom Boys’ Athletics............................... Mr. Konley Girls’ Athletics ........................... Miss Streeter Zenith ........................... Mr. Altenburg. Advisor Zenith................. Mrs. Ray-Jones, Assistant Advisor Bronco ........................... Mrs. Ray-Jones. Advisor Mrs. Plant. Advisor First How: E. Mitchell, M. Fromholz, H. Aulm, M. Rhodes, T. Dracht, M. Gordon. L. Laug, A. Burnett. Second Row: K. Haystead, J. Czinder, D. Rosei, E. Tikkanen. T. Sheridan. R. Timmer, F. Cole- grove, R. Whitman. R. Ackerman. L. Bartholomew’. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council consists of the class officers of the upper four grades and two representatives from the four grades chosen at large. The Council got under way this year by drawing up a new constitution and electing the following officers: President .......—.......................... Dale Rosel Vice-President ....................... Richard Timmer Secretary ..................... „.... Edward Tikkanen Treasurer ........................... Terence Sheridan The objective of the organization, as stated in the preamble of the constitu- tion, is to promote harmony, cooperation, and general welfare for the students of Coopersville High School. One of the first undertakings of the Student Council this year was supervision of the lunch rooms. The next project was a good sportsmanship campaign. The Council also sponsored the Thanksgiving school party which proved to be a very enjoyable social affair. —MARY RHODES First Row: M. Wolford. D. McCue. B. Jackowski. M. Wolbrink. M. Ruthven. J. Swanlund. V. Albrecht, L. Taylor. B. Aney. J. Roth. If. Murray, D. Danenburg. M. Buway. Second Row: M. Rawn. R. Van Weelde, A. Johnson. K. Carson, A. Waldie, H. Harmsen, D. Slaughter. L. Stanton. B. Clark. V. Crall. H. Aulm. C. Thurkettle. H. Holmes. Mrs. Altenburg. Third Row: E. Hambleton. E. Rozema. R. Hudson. R. Venema, V. Barg well. V. Gates, J. Ray- Jones. B. Leitz. R. Fynewever. D. Gavin. D. Kelly, H. Otterbein, J. Meerman. D. Rosel. E. Tikkanen. Fourth Row: R. Timmer. L. Rakosky. L. Scott. R. Garthwaite. L. Snyder. T. Lillie. L. Hudson. B. Rankins. A. Frank. K. Laug. M. Lotterman. E. Miller, H. Sheridan. SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB The Senior Dramatics Club was a very active and successful organization this year. Under the supervision of Mrs. Altenburg, the following plays were pre- sented to the high school assembly, and to the various school clubs: Wanted: A Capable Stenographer Ultra Modern School Twas the Night Before Christmas Thank Goodness the Table is Spread Slick the Salesman Meet the Countess The officers of the year’s club were as follows: President ....................—......... Vivian Albrecht Vice-President ........................... Anna Krueger Secretary ........-...........-....—........ Lois Taylor Treasurer .............................. Jackie Swanlund —LOIS TAYLOR First Row (left to right): R. Hecksel. T. Haystead. G. Phillips. A. Deater. D. Frost. R. Fabian. D. Wezeman, S. Dennis. J. Crouse. D. Sheridan, I. Johnson. P. Taylor, E. Mitchell. B. Sty- burski. Second Row: N. Kirkbride. O. Shears. M. Walt, B. Kennedy. E. Zimmer. B. Buway, L. Spinner, A. Lintjer, J. Davidson. J. Dowling. L. Hutchins, M. Gordon. L. Rozeboom. D. Laarman. S. Burgtorf, M. Breen. Mrs. Altenburg. Third Row: R. Zuidema, C. Reister, D. Meerman, S. Hilton, J. Haystead. M. Schmidt. L, Osse- waarde. J. Ten Brink. R. Hoban. W. Venema. R. Venema. B. Baldus, D. Bolks. M. O’Brien, S. R'stau, C. Reister. A. Burnett. Fourth Row: L. Meyer. C. Jesser. O. Taylor. D. Bolks. F. Schmidt. G. Ludema. D. Henrickson, W. Easterly, K. Ludema. M. Breen. D. Sheridan. D. Sessions. G. Hall. W. Kots. JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB Early this year Mrs. Altenburg organized our Junior Dramatic Club. The officers which were chosen are as follows: President ....—..-....-....—............... Joan Crouse Vice-President ............-......... Shirley Dennis Secretary ........................ Dorothy Wezeman Treasurer ...................... -......— Joan Buth Advisor .......................... Mrs. Altenburg After explaining fundamentals to us, Mrs. Altenburg directed us in the fol- lowing plays: “Mildred Is My Name” “The Pied Piper of Healthy Town” “Message from Bataan” “It’s the Little Things That Count” “Father Wins the Peace” We were also entertained with plays given by the Senior Dramatic Club. All in all. this has teen a very enjoyable year for our club. We have some very promising actors, too. Just wait and see! —DOROTHY WEZEMAN, Secretary. First Row: B. Aney. A. Waldie. H. Sheridan. M. Wolbrink. H. Holmes. B. Rankins. R. Van Weelde. B. Fredrick. M. Fromholz. Second Row : J. Busman. I . McCue, U. Thurkettle, J. Ray-Jones. C. Kramer. H. Aulm. H. Bar Mrs. Altenburg. JUNIOR PLAY A youthful drama of the light-comedy-with-complication type was presented by the Junior class November 15th and 16th in the Coopersville High School Audi- torium. “Act Your Age” was the title, but of course, no one did: Youngsters pretended to be older, and vice versa, so that a general mix-up ensued. Angy and Jerry, two very charming young ladies—fourteen to be exact—had a busy week end trying to keep their fiances (engagement arranged by correspond- ence!) entertained. With the aid of a trousseau and a lot of talk, the girls would have passed for eighteen anywhere. Their fiances. Gadget and Jim, were sailors by occupation, but seemed much more occupied worrying about week end passes and where to spend them' Sandra Stone, the lead, was alternately a little girl with a childish accent and sophisticated young teacher. The perplexed, often angry. Commander Stone, had a difficult time tracking down the two sailors, even with the aid of four S. P.’s. The fact that he was Sandra’s father, and Jerry’s relation, too, certainly didn’t help matters. Knowing that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, Cora the maid won her sailor at the finals. Mrs. Altenburg’s painstaking direction of the play cast deserves praise as it always has in the past. The following Juniors were selected for action in the play: Angy Marilyn Wolbrink •Jerry Helen Holmes Gadget ................... Harold Sheridan Jim .................. .... Burton Rankin Sandra Stone ..... Ruth Van Weelde Commander Stone ........... .... Don Steffen Cora ................. .... Audrey Waldie Helga ............... Dorothy Thurkettle Messenger ................ Betty Frederick Business Manager .............. Helen Aulm Advertising Manager .... Joanne Ray-Jones Property Managers ........ Dolores McCue Head Ushers ...... Cora Kramer, Betty Aney Stage Manager ............ Junior Busman First Row: M. Wolbrink. B. Jackowske. P. Reed, H. Murray. L. Taylor. J. Swanlund, L. Stanton, II. Frederick. D. Danenberg, J. Koning. Second Row: J. Roth. D. Slaughter. J. Husted. V. Dallas. V. Crall, R. Van Weelde. F. Knapp. R. Hudson. E. Rozcma. H. Harmsen. M. Ruppert. Mrs. Steenman. Third Row: K. Carson. M. Hawn. V. Bargwell. R. Venema. R. Fynewever. N. Hudson. V. Al- brect, B. .lablonski. L. Anderson, B. Clark. J. Ray-Jones, J. Grasman, M. Rhodes. SENIOR GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Senior Girls’ Glee Club is composed of thirty-four Juniors and Seniors. Mrs. Steenman directed the girls in singing many two and three-part songs. The girls met every Monday eighth hour during the fall and winter. The club sang at the F. F. A. Pancake Supper, along with the Junior Glee Club. The girls went Christmas caroling to many houses during the Christmas season. The accompanists were Joanne Ray-Jones and Della Slaughter. —VIVIAN ALBRECHT First Row: A. Deater, G. Doane, E. Zimmer. M. Walt, J. Buth. A. Burnett. C. Keister. .1. Wilten- burg. B. Lowing. Second Row: L. Hutchins. M. Rut liven. F. Schmidt. R. Adema. S. Hilton. D. Gates, W. Venema, J. Dowling, M. Porter. Mrs. Steenman, JUNIOR GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Junior Girls’ Glee Club, under the supervision of Mrs. Steenman, met each Wednesday during the seventh hour. The girls sang with the Senior Glee Club at the F. F. A. pancake supper in the fall. They also went caroling during the Christmas season. —VIVIAN ALBRECHT First Row: L. Langeland. L. Langeland. E. Tikkanen. D. Rosei. K. Laug, T. Schippers. H. Eisen, G. Avery, D. O’Brien. F. Mitchell. Second Row: W. Bulson, B. Brown. C. Benkert, R. De Muli. G. Vollema. W. Barbrick. D. Miller. M . Butts, M. Laug. G. Weller. Third Row : H. Styburski, F. Bouwkamp. A. Pamer, F. Anderson. L. Stroven, E. Miller. R. Ellcey, V. Carlson, P. Moser, L. Anderson. Mr. Dalgleish. Fourth Row: R. Dodd. G. Peterson. O. Bennett, K. Wolbrink. J. Meerman, L. W'erly, P. Van Dyke. E. Hambleton, J. Moore. Fifth Row: F. Scott, W. Bouwkamp, L. Hudson, N. Nanninga. F. Goll. R. Noppert. J. De Mott, A. Frank, R. Sheridan. F. F. A. Coopersville High has the right to be proud of this past year’s F. F. A. group. This group placed second in the state in a State Best-Chapter Contest; received a “good” rating in a State Food-Production Contest; won first prize on an exhibit at the Berlin Fair, and placed first in a War Bond Contest with the Home Econom- ics Club. The F. F. A. also successfully staged an F. F. A. fair and a family-style chicken-dinner banquet. Dale Rosel, one of the very active members, received special recognition. He received a trip to Chicago, sponsored by the Prairie-Farmer, and was also one of the top seven candidates for the State Farmer Degree. Officers for the past year were as follows: President ......................... -... Kenneth Laug Vice-President ................. ...... Lester Langeland Secretary ............................ Theodore Schippers Treasurer .................................. Harold Eisen Reporter .............................. Dale Rosel Watch Dog .......................... Edward Tikkanen First Row: B. Frederick. S. Bouchard. M. Wolford. D. Grooters. L. Stanton. C. Kramer. I). Thurkettle. J. Roth. J. Koning. M. Lambers. Second Row: D. Gillhespy. D. Mengel. S. Dennis. E. Rozema. T. Dracht. M. Breen. F. Knapp, L. Anderson. Mrs. Scott. Third Row: R. Gavin. B. Waldron. T. Albrecht, E. Lambers, F. Carlson, L. Vander Laan, I). Carlson. J. Busted. THE HOME EC CLUB The Home Ec. girls have been trying to do their part in the war effort this year. We started out with a bang, by cooperating with the F. F. A. on the Commu- nity Fair. Our proceeds from this Fair gave us a good start. Thirty dollars of this money was contributed to the Community War Fund. Later, during the fall, we sponsored one of the most successful school parties of the year. The party featured a soda grill and a variety of entertainment dur- ing the entire evening. Since we have emphasized milk as an important food, we sold milk at noon during November and December. Just before Christmas we entered a bond selling contest with the F F A We gave the boys a close race (incidentally buying a $100.00 bond for the club) and lost by only one $25.00 bond. Being losers we gave the F. F. A. boys a scavenger- hunt party in February. We packed a large number of Christmas boxes for wounded soldiers at Percy Jones Hospital, helping to pay for the postage with the money we earned by col- lecting and turning in over 100 pounds of waste fats. During February the girls had a contest (Sophomores vs. Juniors and Seniors) to see who could raise the most money for the Red Cross. The Sophomores won and were given a party by the losing side. As the results of our efforts throughout the year, we were able to contribute S325.00 to the American Red Cross. The last project we undertook for the year was the making of fifty pairs of slippers for convalescent service men. Lots of work done!!! Had a lot of fun! Our officers were: President ... ............................ Lois Stanton Vice-President .....................—..... Cora Kramer Secretary ............ —............ Dorothy Thurkettle Treasurer ................................... Jean Roth —DOROTHY THURKETTLE First Row: L. Meyer. C. Sprik, H. Sprik. M. Walt. B. Aney. L. Stanton. A. Lintjer. H. Dyke, H. Nelson. M. Van Der Ploeg. Second Row: D. Slaughter. J. Koning. D. Wezeman. D. Meerman. D. Laarman. V. Dallas. M. Breen. R. Adema. T. Dracht. S. Dennis, L. Rozeboom. V. Crall. Third Row: V. Carlson, J. Grasman, N. Ilodson, J. Busman. D. Henrickson. M. Breen. F. Schmidt. G. Ludema. J. Meerman, V. Bargwell. R. Venema. W. Kots. BIBLE STUDY “Wherewithal shall a young man (person) cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.” Ps. 119:9. It has been the effort of this course to teach the Word of God directly from the Scripture. We have studied the Gospel of Luke chapter by chapter, every scholar having a workbook and outlining the chapter as we went along. Our class room work was opened and closed by prayer. We trust that God’s Word will not return void. There was a fine spirit evident among the scholars throughout the year. The average attendance was thirty-five. We trust that some, but possibly all, shall be led to a saving knowledge of the Triune God. We express appreciation to the school authorities for the privilege to teach the Bible in this school. —REV. G. J. ROZEBOOM First Row: J. flusted. Ii. Carlson. J. Swaniund. T. Lillie. K. Carson. R. Fynewever. A. Krueger. M. Huway. M. Wolford. M. Riippert. Second Row : E. Hambleton. F. Carlson. B. Slaughter. I). Gillhespy, M. Rhodes. R. Bouwer, B. Leitz, Ii. Rite. M. Rawn. I). Steffen. Mrs. Kern. Third Row: R. Garthwaite. .1. Ruthven, II. Jablonskl. V. Albrecht. L. Waldron. N. Bennink, J. Meerman. L. Hudson. COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club is comprised entirely of members of the Senior class. In this club we discuss personality, good manners, habits of dress, and proper bus- iness practice. The club consists of thirty members, of which Mrs. Kern is advisor. Officers are as follows: President ............................... Cathryn Carson Vice-President Thomas Lillie Secretary-Treasurer Anna Krueger Sergeant-at-Arms Ruth Fynewever Club meetings are held the second hour of every other Wednesday, during which time certain members are appointed to conduct the discussion. —ANNA KRUEGER Seated: J. Swanlund. M. Potgeter. A. Krueger. L. Taylor. J. Ray-Jones, V. Albrecht. L. Stanton. Standing. First Row: N. Kirkbride. K. Carson. D. Kelly. M. Rawn. A. Johnson. J. Crouse. J. Koning. II. Murray, D. Gavin. S. Ristau. J. Grasman. Mrs. Ray-Jones. Mrs. Plant. Second Row: L. Bartholomew. W. Kots. D. Henrickson. G. Ludema. L. Hu way. N. Hodson. H. Sprik. O. Shears. I. Peabody. V. Crall. R. Hodson. M. Gordon. BRONCO STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF Co-Editors ....... Anna Kreuger, Joyce Grasman Club Activities ................... Jean Koning Society Editor ..................... Mary Rawn Feature Editors ..................... Lois Taylor Jackie Swanlund. Mary Jane Potgeter Harriet Murray, Joanne Ray-Jones Joan Crouse, Shirley Ristau Literary Editor ................ Cathryn Carson News Editor ....................... Ruth Hodson Reporters ................. .... Hubert Sprik Mona Gordon, Nina Hodson Joke Editors ......... Dorothy Kelly, Doris Gavin Boys’ Athletics ................ Benny Rakosky Girls’ Athletics ............... Vivian Albrecht Art Editors ........... Vivian Crall, Dale Rosel Exchange Editors ... Ardis Johnson. Lois Stanton Advisor ........................ Mrs. Ray-Jones PRODUCTION STAFF Lay-Out ..................... Ollene Shears Norma Kirkbride. George Hall Delores Frost. Vernon Averill Mimeographing ........ Lindsav Bartholomew George Murrow, Louis Buway Kenneth Ludema. Warren Kots Distribution ... Melvin Breen. Don Henrickson Typists . Isabelle Peabody. Marvin Lotterman Advisor ....................... Mrs. Plant The staff feels greatly indebted to all those who cooperated so generously in the various duties they were called upon to dp, even though they were not assigned to specific duties on the staff. First Row: Mr. Konley, D. Vannatter. L. Snyder, L. McMullen. K. Haystead. K. Laug, L. Scott, L. Rakosky, J. Reitsma. F. Garzelloni. Second Row: H. Otterbein. E. Tikkanen. F. Colegrove. R. Whitman. T. Lillie. D. Vander Zyl. I). Rosei. D. Gordon. J. Meerman. J. Morrison. P. Garzelloni. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club of ’44-’45 was organized, under the leadership of our coach, Mr. Konley. The following officers were elected: President. Dale Rosel; Vice-Pres- ident, Don VanderZyl; Secretary-Treasurer, Ken Laug. The club has accomplished much already. It has sponsored a school party. Gold footballs were purchased for the graduating team members. The main purpose of the club is to encourage participation in athletics and to further sportsmanship among the student body. Members of the club are holders of the official athletic letters of the school. The coach is the advisor for this club. JUST IMAGINE Vyvyan Albrecht on the second team in basketball. Gloria Anderson and Ruth Bouwer in a heated argument. Lucile Anderson not modeling her own clothes—which show her sewing ability. She’s a Home Ec. girl. Nancy Bennink not waiting faithfully for that former C. H. S. student. Alfred Bolks taking Admiral Nimitz’s place. Mary Buway without her tire. Cathryn Carson without a cold when wanted to sing. Dorothy Carlson drinking other milk than Buth’s. Does he deliver it. Dorothy? Florence Carlson without her dimples. Betty Clark in a Sloppy-Joe sweater and dirty saddle shoes. Dick Garthwaite standing up as tall and straight as an Indian warrior. Pat Garzelloni not acting like Commander-In-Chief. Doris Gavin signing a truce of friendship with Mr. Konley. Art Frank making noise in a crowd. Ruth Fynewever not knowing all the news. Telephone operator, you know. Dorothy Gillhespy turning you down when you need help. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Buck Gordon and Lois Laug going down the street in opposite directions. Earle Hambleton not teasing somebody. Bernie Hazekamp not breaking every gal’s heart. Bernard Henrickson President of the Midget Club. Nina Hodson not presenting her point of view. Which is always right! ? ! ? LaVerne Hudson President of the Co-Operative feed mill of Coopersville. Joyce Husted with a feather - cut. Beverly Jablonski without those long eyelashes and long fingernails. Carry away those scissors, Red! Ardis Johnson not writing to that Marine. Dorothy Kelly giving up her fight for the lost cause—Dewey. Anna Kreuger graduating at the bottom of the class. Bill Langlois as a Captain in the infantry. Ken Laug not taking extra special care of Daddy’s car. Beverly Leitz without a smile on her face. Tom Lillie and Coach Konley not cooking up some raw deal. Watch out, Coaoh, he’s a tought salesman. Jim Meerman minding his own business. Eunice Meyer without those cute little freckles. Beware of the sun, Eunice. Erwin Miller wish a brushcut. Barbara Parker without a happy look on her face. Lois Parker not getting a “Special” every afternoon. We don’t know how she does it. Really!! If we did, we’d be doing it. JUST IMAGINE—(Continued) Benny Rakosky coming to school as regular as the teachers, and the teachers absent from school as much as Benny. Mary Jane Rawn not winning every one over to her way of thinking. Mary Rhodes minus that graceful dignity whioh makes Mary, Mary. Doris Ritz making enemies. Just try it once, Doris. Dale Rosel without a girl at his side. Marian Ruppert without a ring on every finger, except third finger, left hand. When’s “that” ring coming, Marian? John Ruthven not taking vacation every time he turns around. Better watch out, John. Blaing Sessions without his grin. Ted Sheridan without his tricky color schemes. Remember those pants, Ted?? Bob Sheridan minus that twinkle in his eye. Della Slaughter without those boy friends. The stock sales lunchroom without Dorothy Smith behind the counter every Wednesday afternoon. Lee Snyder being the life of the party. Lois Stanton without her pleasing personality. Jackie Swanlund retiring as ringleader. Lois Taylor not acting dramatic. Ed Tikkanen cancelling all those Grand Haven trips. Dick Timmer without his “gift of gab.” Margy Wolford without her accent. “Ya gotta ac-cen-tu-ate the positive.” Roger Weller without that good-natured grin. Luella Wiltenburg without her sparkler. Third finger, left hand. I, Mary Jane Potgeter, not struggling for extensions to get my column in on time. Our faithful office girl, Mary Wilbur, not doing everything for everybody, with a smile on her face. Mrs. Ray-Jones not making us all authorities on the English language. Cor- rection, please?? Mrs. Scott not making Home Economists out of our girls. Mrs. Kern without her ability to make typists of those not otherwise inclined. Mrs. Altenburg not demonstrating her dramatic ability. Mrs. Plant without her mathematical ability. Miss Streeter not complaining about tardy excuses. Mr. Dalgleish not interested in his favorite subject, Agriculture. Mr. Konley not giving tests after every athletic defeat. Mr. Kenfield teaching anything but Physics and Chemistry. Mr. Altenburg not being a kindly advisor to all. School without teachers, without excuses — well, just without. The Senior class not getting away with murder. As many boys in school as girls. C. H. S. without the class of '45. C. H. S. without rules and regulations. Coopersvijle set in a corner of Conklin, Nunica, or Allendale. Yeah, Coopers- ville! ! —MARY JANE POTGETER. “What does it do now? Blow up or evaporate? We don’t know but I bet they don’t either.” “Study, study, all the while, never laugh nor ever smile. Did you ever see ‘kids’ working like these?” Chemistry Lab — the place where all those amazing explosives are made. Don’t blame us. The Cameraman told us to smile. A stitch in time saves nine, or was it ten?” Don't go fast, Jean. We can’t keep up with you!” “Eyes off the keyboard, Junior.” “S’cuse me, but ain’t that there a picture of English Class?” “We can account for that serious look on Nor- man’s face. His record doesn’t balance, but, since when does two plus two equal three?” “The study of man’s social relationships. This does look social, doesn’t it?” SPORTS THE SPORTSMANS PRAYER Dear Lord, in the battle that goes through life, We ask but a field that is fair. A chance that is equal for all in the strife. The courage to do and to dare. And if we should win, let it be by the code With our honor held high. And if we should lose, let us stand by the road And cheer as the winners go by. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS L. Taylor. L. Rakosky, D. Rosei. D. Vander Zyl CHEER LEADERS C. Kramer, R. Van YVeelde. M. Wohlford, J. Swanlund First Row: R. Roman. R. Weller, J. Reitsma, T. Sheridan, D. Rosei. I). Vander Zyl, L. Rakosky, R. Whitman. L. Scott. D. Vannatter. Second Row: B. Sessions. L. McMullin. F. Colegrove, H. Otterbein, I). Gordon. W. I.anglois, B. Hazekamp. P. Garzelloni, Coach Konley. FOOTBALL When the ’43 season ended, prospects for another year looked just fair. How- ever, our Broncos came back in ’44 determined to make their opponents look upon them as Ken-Owa champions. The Broncos did not underestimate themselves the least bit. Except for the loss with the rugged St. Mary’s eleven, the Broncos ’44 season was a complete victory. The Broncos were not alone satisfied with being Ken-Owa champs, but they also dominated the Ken-Owa All-Conference team. When our new coach, Mr. Eugene Konley, called the first practice of the ’44 season, seven regulars reported. The total number of letter men that reported was ten. Coach Konley was very much convincd that he had the makings of a cham- pionship squad. The ’44 season produced thrills, spills, and high lights notable of mention. They are in order of occurrence. 1— Sept. 22—Broncos started their maroh to championship honors by defeating the Sparta eleven 13-6. 2— Oct. 27—Our Broncos defeated the strong Zeeland squad, 32-0. 3— Nov. 3—The championship was clinched when our Broncos defeated Cedar Springs 38-6. 4— Nov. 17—The champs defeated Sparta to take the Turkey-Day honors, 13-6. Schedule with Wins and Losses Sept. 22 Coopersville 12 Sparta 6 Here Sept. 28 Coopersville 28 Grand Haven 0 Here Oct. 6 Coopersville 13 Comstock 0 There Oct. 13 Coopersville 31 Grand Haven 0 There Oct. 18 Coooersville .... 31 Hudsonville 6 Here Oct. 27 Coopersville 32 Zeeland 6 Here Nov. 3 Coopersville 38 Cedar Springs 6 There Nov. 10 Coopersville 6 St. Mary’s 18 Here Nov. 17 Coopersville 13 Sparta 6 Turkey Day Game Total Points 204 Total Points 48 —BENNY RAKOSKY. First How: L. Werly, C. R’tz, K. Haystead. A. Pamer, F. Garzelloni. I). Reitsma. J. Morrison. Second Row: E. Niles. M. De Meester. W. Meyer, M. Laug. J. Czinder. D. Sessions. Coach Konley. FOOTBALL RESERVES To refer to the boys pictured above as second teamers, would be incorrect. Because of the lack of competition, our school does not have a second team in football. So let us refeT to these boys as reserves. Next year’s team will be made up of the very boys pictured above. On the varsity front, we should see such boys as: F. Garzelloni, J. Reitsma, and Jim Mor- rison In the backfield we can look for Frank Colegrove, a fast and shifty ball carrier. What our next year’s team will accomplish, no one can say, but if we base it on this year’s performance of the boys above, we should be able to carry away next year s crown. —BENNY RAKOSKY fi First Row: P. Garzelloni. L. Rakosky. Mr. Konley. J. Meerman. Second Row: D. Vander Zyl, J. Morrison, D. Gordon, R. Whitman. D. Rosei, F. Garzelloni. BOYS’ BASKETBALL The dust of the Bronco gridiron was no more than dusted off the brows of our boys, when we saw them running through basketball drills for the opening encoun- ter with North Muskegon, which was our first loss. After this first defeat, Coach Konley called the boys together and explained that if we were to have a successful season, we would have to buckle down. This they did in the next encounter with Cedar Springs. They marched off to a 29-31 victory. The Broncos then went to Zeeland to bow 44-7. Enough said. Although our team did not take the League Championship this year, they were a threat to every opponent. The outstanding player of the team was Pat Garzel- loni. The last week of the season was spent in preparing for the district tournament at South High School in Grand Rapids. The Broncos won the first game from Kel- loggsville, but the following night they were eliminated by the strong Lee High Five. The ’45 season was packed with thrills which were witnessed by the basketball fans of Coopersville. The season’s scores were as follows: Nov. 28 North Muskegon 34; Broncos 18 Dec. 7 Cedar Springs 29; Broncos 31 Dec. 8 Zeeland 48; Broncos 8 Dec. 19 Sparta 16; Broncos 26 Jan. 4 Hudsonville ■19; Broncos 35 Jan. 9 Comstock Park 34; Broncos 25 Jan. 19 Cedar Springs 27; Broncos 22 Jan. 23 Sand Lake 25; Broncos 45 Jan. 26 Sparta 29; Broncos 35 Jan. 30 North Muskegon 31; Broncos 25 Feb. 1 Hudsonville 18; Broncos '19 Feb. 6 Kent City Broncos Feb. 9 Comstock Park Broncos Feb. 13 Kent City •••• Broncos .... -LAVERN RAKOSKY. First Row: J. Czinder. O. Taylor, R. I-aug, H. Sprik, I). Sessions, D. Vannatter, D. Schmelling. Second Row: Mr. Konley. K. Haystead. H. Wheaton. F. Colegrove, B. Rankin. G. Lauc W Meyer, Mr. Kenlleld. BOYS' BASKETBALL SECOND TEAM Our little Broncos, too, had a very successful season, registering victories over their toughest opponents. The second team never gets the credit that is due them. Nevertheless we cannot have a very successful first team without the reserves to work with. Most of the boys that are playing reserve ball this past year will no doubt be seeking positions on the Varsity squad. Some boys in particular that look good are: Frank Colegrove, Don Stef- fens, Jim Morrison. 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. —LAVERN RAKOSKY. First Row : L. Waldron. M. Rawn. A. Johnson. V. Albrecht. J. Swanlund. T. Dracht. Second Row : L. Laug, M. Gordon. R. Hodson. C. Kramer, R. Van Weelde. D. Gavin. M ss Streeter. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL “Hit the basket” was the cry of the girls the first day of practice. This seemed to carry through the season, as it ended with 296 total points against our opponents total of 138. The season opened: 1— Dec. 7—Fruitport journeyed to Coopersville, competing against an all-Senior line-up. It was a victory for us 45-21 with Johnson scoring 25 points. 2— Dec. 19—Sparta. The Spartan girls traveled to compete against the Bronco girls’ team. The final score was 26-10. 3— Jan. 4—Hudsonville. Our next game and victory with Hudsonville 30-11. 4— Jan. 9—Off to a b ad start with Comstock leading by a slight margin in the first quarter, but by good team work we scored a 11-5 victory. 5— Jan. 16—Red Cross Benefit game. Played with Alumnae, 29 to 9 in our favor. 6— Jan. 23—Another “win” for the C’ville squad 27-13 against Sand Lake. 7— Feb. 1—Continuing the winning streak, we again played Hudsonville, and due to the good work of the guards the Hudsonville six were not allowed to score any points in the second half. Again Albrecht was high point player with the final score 27-9. 8—Feb. 9—We suffered our first defeat at Comstock 7-9. The Coopersville girls defeats in the past years have always been at the hands of Comstock, at Comstock. 9—Feb. 13—Zeeland. The C’ville 6 launched forth in their new basketball shirts. It helped the score since we had a 46-H victory. 10—Feb. 22—Our last game at Sparta was “nip and “tuck ” The half found the girls one point ahead of the Spartans, but finished with a 55-28 victory. The second team girls played at Fruitport March 13. It was another victory 25-14. The team for next year promises a very “rosy future.” The cooperation of the team and Coach Streeter’s enthusiasm led us to eight I’ictories and one defeat. Thanks coach! —JACKIE SWANLUND. Seated: B. Bulson. H. Sprik. L. McMullin, C. Cushway. W. Kots. H. Ottcrbein. H. Sheridan. R. DeMull. R. Holmes. Standing: T. Lillie. J. Drake. L. Scott, M. Lotterman. K. Wolbrink. D. Reitsma. K. Laug. E. Tikkanen, Coach Konley. TRACK Our track team was stronger this year than it has been for several years. Our timing was pretty fast considering the conditions under which the boys had to work. Sparta was our toughest opponent. On the 23rd of April, our team was beaten by 5 points. Some boys who showed up best this year are as follows: 1. 100-Yard Dash—Rakosky. 2. Low Hurdles—Rosel. 3. High Hurdles—Rosel. 4. 220-Yard-Dash—Rakosky. 5. High Jump—Rosel. 6. 440-Yard Dash—D. Schippers. Our relay team was composed of Wolbrink, Schippers, Bly, Rakosky. —LAVERN RAKOSKY. Iirst How: K. Ilaystead. F. Garzelloni. D. Gordon. .!. Morrison. I). Vannatter, O. Taylor. Second Row : D. Tasker. F. Colegrove. D. Schmelling, D. Vander Zyl, D. Sessions. A. Pamer, J. Czinder. Coach Konley. BASEBALL Our Bucking Bronco’s Baseball cess. Next year’s team should be Our team was made of nearly all All of these boys will return next the conference championship. On the whole, our infield was all VanderZyl and Haystead. One of the only Seniors of the outfield. Our pitching staff was the weak had to be broken in new this year, pitch our team to many victories. season was not too much of a suc- very much stronger than this year. Freshman-Sophomores and Juniors, year to give our opponents a run for new recruits with the exception of team—Gon Gordon—played in the est spot of the team. Our pitchers Next year they will undoubtedly —L. RAKOSKY. Compliments of Li' lie's Department Store Now Larger and Better Than Ever Before Compliments of CHAS. R. PARISH Portable Feed Grinding Coopersville, Michigan IMione 2g8Rj Compliments of Lawrence Garthwaite Compliments of Bartholomew’s Greenhouse Nunica, Mulligan Compliments of £. F. DINKEL Conklin, Michigan Compliments of Board oj Education H. W. Erwin, President H. A. Muzzall, Secretary Luther Mulder, Treasurer D. Riemersma, Trustee John Meerman, Trustee H. W. ERWIN PRINTING STANDARD OIL CO. TANK SERVICE Phone 209 Charles Grasman Coopersville PHONE 1321V Ringold Funeral Flame AMBULANCE SERVICE Spring Lake Michigan Compliments oj Durham Hardware Co. Coopersville, Mich. 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Grand Rapids SUNOCO GAS AND OIL Compliments of Lee Preston The President and Officers of the Village of Coopersville Congratulate the Senior Class on the Production of THE ZENITH l.utlier Mulder Frank Skeels Ralph Hall Otto Whitman Wayne Murray Carrol Lubben James Bolt Ralph Bennett Swanlund’s Warehouse Furniture When you need furniture and want to save $$$ buy the warehouse way and save money every way. We are proud to serve you in any way. We furnish your home from basement to attic. But now, get behind the war effort — buy bonds to win the war—the best saving for a beautifully furnished home in the f uture. Coopersville, Michigan Established 1880 L. W. Shears, Publisher The Coopersville Observer “The Fastest Growing Weekly Newspaper in Western Michigan QUALITY COMMERCIAL PRINTING Home News About the Home Folks 82.00 Per Year in Michigan 82.50 Per Year Outside Michigan Li lie's Super Market THE FINEST AND LARGEST FOOD CENTER IN IVES TERN MICHIGAN Coopersvil r, Mich. Nietrings City Coal Dock Cavalier Coal Phone 328 Grand Haven Phone 329 Compliments of Century Soda Bar Tasty Sandwiches of All Kinds Home Made Chili Soups Coffee and Hot Chocolate WE WISH TO CONGRATULATE THE CLASS OF ’45 We thank you for your patronage during this past year. BOWLING Holds the highest rank among America’s Essential Civilian Recreations BOWL FOR VICTORY Phone 290 Mr. and Mrs. James Stathis The Coopersville Methodist Church Rev. Vidor li. Niles, Pastor CONGRATULATIONS To the Senior Class of 1945 and extends an invitation to attend its Sunday services. 9:45 Morning Worship 11:00 Church School 6:30 p. m. Youth Meeting Compliments of Tour To cal A P Food Store Wilbert H. Yung, Manager Nelson Baldus Son AUTO REPAIR WRECKING SERVICE TIRES, TUBES, VULCANI ZING ACETYLENE AND ELECTRIC WELDING Phone 17IF 5 On MI(14 Nunica, Mich. C. Vander Hyde JEWELER Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry Expert Repairing 753 Leonard St., N. W. Grand Rapids, 4, Mich. MAKE Jurgens Holtvluwer MEN’S STORE 813 W. Leonard St. Grand Rapids, Mich. YOUR SHOPPING CENTER Everything In MEN’S CLOTHING - FURNISHINGS WORK CLOTHES HAGE’S GIFT SHOP GIFTS OF DISTINCTION and GREETING CARDS 814 Leonard St., N. W. Grand Rapids, Mich. W ach ter Motor Sales MERCURY FORD ZEPHYR MOBILOIL MOB I LG AS Phone 1730 Spring Lake, Mich. PARTS ACCESSORIES Simon VanderPloeg Garage Service Phone 45 TIRES OILS Hardware, Lumber and Coal Peterson Easterly Lumber Co. Phone 49F31 Nunica, Mich. Compliments of FOSTER SESSIONS Compliments of L. J. Reister MOVING STORAGE Phone 72574 A. DE GROOT SONS STORAGE FURNITURE CO. 732 Leonard Street. N. W. Grand Rapids, Mich. Complete Home Furnishings PACKING SHIPPING LAKE SIDE SUPERETTE Spring Lake, Mich. M. McKinnon Harness and Shoe Shop Harness and Shoe Repairing Compliments of Walcott Elevator Feed and Grain Allendale, Michigan Compliments of SUNNY SERVICE STATION Sunoco Products Peter J. Meerman Phone 1.94 Compliments of A. E. BORNS Conklin, Mich. Compliments of Fred Winters Used Auto Parts Phillips 66 Products Dennison. Mich. R. W. Doud Son Super I. G. A. Market Nunica, Mich. Phone 49F31 Compliments of FRANK J. POWERS ATTORNEY AT LAW Houseman Building Grand Rapids. Mich. Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Association Conklin, Michigan Over 30 Years of Satisfactory Service to the Producer Compliments of HARRY HATSTEAD ELECTRIC AND GAS WELDING Dennison, Mich. Phone, Coopersville, 277F3 Compliments of Compliments of Square Deal BENNETTS GARAGE Hardware General Auto Overhauling Phone 157 and Repairing Coopersville, Michigan Phone 86 Residence 236 Compliments of Schipper's With Best Wishes to the Graduates of ’45 Barber Shop R E Store Compliments of Compliments of Michigan Associated V. J. Tasker Telephone Company DRUGS Coopersville, Michigan Phone 50 Coopersville Compliments of Compliments of Shook's DR. L D. MILLS Barber Shop Coopersville, Michigan Coopersville, Michigan Coopersville Meat Market FRESH - SMOKED - SALT MEATS - POULTRY J. Reyers, Prop. ARNOLD MERKINS USED CARS AND TRUCKS Phone Coopersville 49F3 Nunica, Mich. The Knowledge and Experience of this Bank are at your Service Your Best Recommendation a BanK Account SAFETY - SERVICE - COURTESY Coopersville State Bank Organized, in 1903 C. L. VAN FRANK. President L. D. MILLS, Vice-President PAUL HAHN, Cashier WAYNE MURRAY, Auditor Borst’s Texaco Service General Repairing Day or Nite Road Service Phone 278F21 Nunica, Mich. REX E. HOLT REAL ESTATE AND GENERAL INSURANCE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCING 445 Houseman Building Grand Rapids, Mich. Phone 87383 J. J. WOLBRINK SONS GENERAL MERCHANDISE Phoee 8F3 Allendale, Mich. RICHARD OSSEWAARDE John Deere Implements—General Merchandise Eastmanville, Mich. TESTED SEEDS FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS Fertilizers, Feeds, Insecticides, Fruit Packages, Orchard Ladders, Pruning Saws Miscellaneous Supplies PRICES GLADLY QUOTED AND YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED t|T growers,Inc Ionia and Wealthy, S. W. Phone 9-7216 Grand Rapids; Mich- Thanks Seniors And congratulations! Not only on all Juture achievements, but also for your splendid co-opera- tion in making your Annual one of the finest ever printed. IVe arc indeed pleased to serve you in an of- ficial 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 Grand Rapids, Mich. 47 Monroe Ave. Compliments of Dykstra’s Elevator Feed, Seeds, Fertilizer Custom Grinding and Milling Conklin. Michigan Phillips Super Service TANK IVAGON SERVICE J IV. CROUSE NUNICA 17IF41 Congratulations to the Class of '45from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hieftje DeLite Sandwich Shop Grand Haven, Mich, Compliments of R. S. BROWN SONS GRAIN AND FEED Nunica, Michigan AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT State Farm Insurance Companies Phones: Office, 7; Residence, 775 F. Meerman LIFE FIRE Compliments of DAVE POT GET ER GULF SERVICE Phone 26F3 Pear ine, Mich. J. A. L FANCY GROCERIES Phone 68 Compliments of arage Esther’s G Reformed Church Rev. G. J. Rozeboom, 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 of their auditorium for Bacca- laureate Sermons during the past years. -• A. sTZf r. _5f 4T W- - . t 1K « - - .-V' VnSr � � -‘i | •[ • „ '- (r -.y W - « 7 - .. K- .,1 -fc btfddfe S-3 - - , s V • • � I? H % rwm? «; v' -J .'’.v � : .:fiL , •. '.v .I-� ' fc •' - 'V-' 1 ? s ■ ' • u } iP • « . r� -� w. •. 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