Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1954 volume:

2 Foreword In your future, when the memories of your high school days are dim, may this issue of the Zenith help to recall your good times and friends at Coopersville High. Under the excellent guidance of our advisors, the Class of '54 feel we have had a hand in making the history of our school. May the efforts that we have put forth be an inspiration to our successors. i In affectionate memory of George Wellington Lown, who was killed on his way to school as an eighth grader on September 16, 1949, we dedicate this page. There is no Death! What seems so is transition. 4 In loving memory of Arlene Bronkemo, who was called so suddenly from our midst on the evening of January 26, 1954, we dedicate this page. As our class president, she was loved and respected by all and will never be forgotten. Great lives do not go out, they go on.” 5 Table of Contents Dedication Board of Education Faculty Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Junior High Activities Sports Advertising Thank You Dedication We, the Seniors of the Class of 1954 take this opportunity to recognize publicly the outstanding work of Mr. John La Duke, Annual Staff Advisor and Guidance Counselor for the past three years. As our Guidance Counselor he has put forth splendid efforts in guiding us to choose the right occupation to fit our abilities and in directing us to a better future. We dedicate this annual in his honor, realizing that it is only a small way for us to express our deep appreciation for all the advice and help he has given us. His help has made possible this issue of the Zenith, which is one that will never be put aside or forgotten. 7 THE CLASS OF '54 Board of Education First row — G. Fynewever, Secretary; L. Mulder, President; D. Riemersma, Treasurer. Second row — Dr. H. Schwartz, Trustee; W. Shears, Trustee. The Board of Education extends to the Zenith Staff and the Senior Class of 1954 our sincere congratulations. As Board members it is our privilege to serve in many ways. Though such service was arduous and disappointing at times, nevertheless it was always with a sense of satisfaction that the purposes and aims were for a cause worthy of the time and effort. May we take this opportunity to bring to your attention the service rendered by President L. J. Mulder. In length of service he certainly is the senior member of the Board of Education. His service to public education extends over a period of forty years as a member of some Board of Education in Ottawa County. He is in his fifth consecutive three year term as a member of the Coopersville Board. Congratula- tions to you, fellow member, for your outstanding contribution. 8 OUR TRAINING- STAFF 9 Surely this year's Zenith staff must experience the feeling of satisfaction that comes from a job well done. The administration wishes to congratulate both Mr. La Duke and the staff for this splendid book. ALLEN G. ROBINSON Bachelor of Arts, Greenville College (III.) Master of Arts, University of Michigan The preparation of this volume of the Zenith has meant a great deal of work by the Annual Staff and their competent advisor, Mr. La Duke. In these pages are the memories of a year at Coopersville High School. Many of the things captured here in picture and word will slip from mind and be lost. You who have an annual can re-capture the memories of the 1953-54 school year by turning the pages of your Zenith. RUSSELL F. CONRAN Principal Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College Master of Arts, University of Michigan Congratulations to the Zenith! Another year and another chance to record the memories of the happy days at Coopersville High School. The days of preparation for work or further study will be adequately preserved by the Zenith and will be of increasing value to each and every one as the years go by. JOHN NOE, JR. Elementary Principal Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State College Master of Arts, University of Michigan BAKKER, ALBERTA Bachelor of Arts, Salem College Elementary Provisional Certificate Fourth Grade BURGER, KENNETH Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Educatio? Permanent Secondary Certificate Physics - Chemistry - Biology Camera Club - Projection Club BAKKER, HAROLD Bachelor of Arts, Salem College Secondary Provisional Certificate Syracuse University Sociology International Relations World History BLAKKAN, PAUL Bachelor of Science, Michigan State College Secondary Provisional Certificate Mathematics Junior Class Co-Sponsor BOER, RACHEL Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Education Master of Arts, University of Michigan Elementary Permanent Certificate Eighth Grade BURGER, VERA Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Education Permanent Certificate First Grade BUSMAN, JACOB, JR. Bachelor of Arts, Hope College Secondary Provisional Certificate English 10 - Speech - Dromatics Sophomore Co-Sponsor CHAPMAN, ELSA Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Education Life Certificate Third Grade 12 COLES, IMOGENE Bachelor of Science, Michigan State Normal College Secondary Provisional Certificate Eighth Grade DE GEUS, ROBERT Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State College Secondary Provisi:nal Certificate Art - Mechanical Drawing Sentinel Co-Sponsor DE MAAGD, LYDIA Bachelor of Arts, Hope College Life Certificate Fifth Grade DUNN, LORAIN Bachelor of Music, Michigan State College Master of Music, Michigan State College Secondary Permanent Certificate Bond Chorus HANCHETT, HELEN Bachelor of Arts, Michigan Stote Normal College Life Certificate Seventh Grade HANNUM, ZELDA Bachelor of Arts, Greenville College Secondary Provisional Certificate Physical Education Girls' Counselor Student Council Sponsor Future Nurses HARRIS, HARRY Bachelor of Science and Agriculture, Purdue University Secondary Provisional Certificate Vocational Agriculture Future Farmers of America KOON, DARRELL Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State College Secondary Provisional Certificate Economics - Bookkeeping Second Team Basketball Assistant Football Baseball Junior Class Co-Sponsor 13 LA DUKE, JOHN H. Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Education Master of Arts, University of Michigan Secondary Permanent Certificate Government Annual Staff Sponsor Boys’ Counselor LARSON, BETTY JANE Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan College of Education Secondary Permanent Certificate Business Law - Business Arithmetic General Business - Office Practice Shorthand Pep Club - Cheerleading MURRAY, NORMA Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Educatiot Master of Arts, University of Michigan Life Certificate Second Grade RUSTER, HESTER Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Educatior Life Certificate Ninth Grade English Freshman Class Co-Sponsor LYONS, WINIFRED Bachelor of Arts, Wheaton College Elementary Provisional Certificate Sixth Grade McDaniels, jerre Bachelor of Arts, Salem College, West Virginia Elementary Provisional Certificate Elementary Music SPEET, HERMAN Bachelor of Arts, Hope College Secondary Provisional Certificate Latin - English 10 Driver Education Senior Class Co-Sponsor STREETER, ESTHER Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Educatior Master of Arts, University of Michigan Life Certificate American Literature Senior Class Co-Sponsor Girls' Basketball 14 TIMMERMAN, GORDON Bochelor of Arts, Hope College Secondary Provisional Certificate American History Boys' Physical Education Football - Track Junior High Baseball TITUS, VA DEENE Bachelor of Arts, Greenville College, University of Iowa Secondary Provisional Certificate English Literature Library VANDERHYDE, ELIZABETH Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Education Life Certificate Homcmaking Home Economics Club 4-H Club VANDER PLOEG, ESTHER Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College, Western Michigan College of Education Elementary Provisional Certificate Kindergarten VAN DOORN, GAYL Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College Commercial life Certificate Typing General Business Sentinel 4-H Knitting VASSALLO, ANGELO Bachelor of Arts, Fairmont State College Master of Arts. West Virginia University Secondary Permanent Certificate Orientation Basketball Tennis Second Team Football WATKINS, EUGENE B. Bachelor of Science, Ball State Teachers College Taylor University Secondary Provisional Certificate Industrial Arts • Camera Club 15 MARSAC, Secretary ARNOLD, Custodian JANE CONRAD BALDUS, FLOYD Custodian TER AVEST, SYVILLA Secretary RADFORD, LEE Custodian 16 CSa- -£ VALEDICTORIAN Betty Withey CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose SALUTATORIAN John Spencer HONOR ROLL Effie Lou Ball Ethel Fairchild Ruth Halpin Janice Johnson Bernadine Courtade Rhea Mae Scott Lelah Grossenbacher Paul Bleckley Helen Homrich Jerry Marsac Peter Hovingh CLASS COLORS Blue and Silver CLASS MOTTO With the Ropes of the Past, We Will Ring the Bells of the Future. 19 Senior Class Officers BRONKEMA, ARLENE R. An excellent student and an earnest worker. Physical Education 1-2-4 Queen's Court 3 Queen 4 Basketball 1-2 Home Economics Club 3 Junior Ploy Senior Play Crew Chorus 1-2-3 Class President 4 Pep Club 2-4 HAAN, DAVID L. (Dave) A friend of everyone. Physical Education 1-2 Football 1-4 Basketball 1-2-3 Tennis 1-2-3-4 Comoro Club 3 Rifle Club 1-2-3-4 Junior Play Class Treasurer 3 Class Vice President 4 Student Council 4 Driver Education 2 Annual Staff 4 Junior Rotary VELDMAN, LEONA A. (Lona) As punctual os a star. Physical Education 1-2 Projectionists 4 Bible Club 2 Chorus 1-2 Class Secretary 4 Junior and Senior Play Sentinel Stoff 3-4 Driver Education 3 4-H 3 Art 3 Pep Club 3 WITHEY, BETTY A. (Tex) Wisdom is divine. Physical Education 1-2 Art 1 Driver Education 2 Pep Club 4 Sentinel Staff 4 Senior Play Crew 20 ADEMA, WILLIAM J. (Bill) A little dating now and then, is relished by the best of men.” Physical Education 1-2 General Music 2 library 4 Bible Club 3 Annual Staff 4 F.F.A. 4 BALL, EFFIE LOU (Ef) ”I can fool part of the world all the time, it's the other part that bothers me. Sentinel Staff 1 Class President 1 Student Council 1-3-4 Projectionists 4 Basketball I-2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2 Art 1-3 Junior ond Senior Ploys Chorus 2 Queen's Court 3-4 Operetta 2 BARDING, BEVERLY J. (Bev) Small but efficient. Physical Education 1-2-4 Art 3 4-H 3-4 Sentinel Staff 4 BARKEL, RICHARD L. (Dick) He's allergic to books. Physical Education 1-2 Annual Staff 4 Camera Club 1-2 Chorus 2-3 Driver Education 3 BENEDICT, JAMES A. (Big Jim) Built like a skyscraper. Physical Education 1-4 Rifle Club 2 Basketball 1 BENNETT, BELVA L. Speech is silver, silence is golden. Physical Education 1-2 4-H 4 Chorus 4 Future Nurses Club 3 Sentinel Staff 4 Student Council 2 Projectionists 4 General Music 2 Basketball 1-2 Driver Education 3 BENNINK, RUTH E. I don't believe in being serious. Physical Education 1-2 Bible Club 1-2-3-4 4-H 3-4 Driver Education 4 Junior Play Senior Play Crew BLANTON, VIOLA J. (VI) Gentlemen always seem to remember blondes. Basketball 4 4-H 4 Senior Play Crew 21 BLECKLEY, PAUL F. (Bleck) Oh girltl look me over. Football ! -2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-4 Track 2-3 Bond 1-2-3-4 Rifle Club 1-2-3-4 Junior ond Senior Plays Junior Rotary BLISS, CAROL J. Lucky is the mart who picks this flower. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 1 Junior Play Senior Play Crew Bible Club 1-2-3 4-H 3-4 Student Council 4 Driver Education 2 Queen's Court 4 BOUWKAMP, MELVIN D. (Mel) To worry little, to study less, is my idea of happiness. Physical Education 1-2 Driver Education 3 Football 2 Baseball 1-2 Basketball 1 Camera Club 2 BOUWMAN, FRED J. Though he speaks but little, it's a great deal more he thinks. Physical Education 1-2-3 Basketball 3-4 F.F.A. 4 BUSH, DELORES D. (Dee) Best in the long run. Physical Education 1-2 Art 1 Junior and Senior Play Driver Education BUTTS, NORMA RYERS Basketball 1-2-3 CARRELL, NANCY A. (Alice) As gentle os a lamb but her will is strong. Physical Education 1-2 Art 1-2-4 Chorus 3 Driver Education 3 CLAY, JACK L. (Smiles) A man of courage, also full of faith.' Physical Education 1-2 Football 2-3-4 Basketball 1 22 CONSTANTINE, SHIRLEY A. (Shirl) Before I make that final purchase I'll shop around a bit. Physical Education 1-2-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Pep Club 2-3 Junior and Senior Play Crew COURTADE, BERNADINE C. (Bernie) Silence is golden. Physical Education 1-2 Driver Education 3 Home Economics Club 3 Library 4 Projectionists 4 Camera C!ub 4 Future Nurses Club 4 CROSS, PATRICK F. (Pat) Built to wear without repair. Physical Education 1-2 Football 4 Tennis 2-3-4 Bosketboll 2 DE PENDER, LEONARD P. (Len) Why worry about the women, they look after themselves. Football 2-3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 Basketball 2 Physical Education 2-3 Driver Education 3 Projectionists 4 Junior Play DIENDORF, RUTH E. (Ruthie) If you can't find anything to talk about, just giggle. Physical Education 1-2 Driver Education 3 Projectionists 4 Library 4 EMPIE, LEON A. (Whimpyt All is not gold that glitters. Physical Education 3 Art 3 ENGELSMAN, DALE M. Tut, tut, my mon, the girls won’t hurt you. Physical Education 1-2-3 Baseball 1 -2-3-4 Projectionists 4 ERHORN, FREDERICK J. (Fred) It is better to laugh than to be sighing. Physical Education 1-2-3 Baseball 1-2 F.F.A. 12-3-4 23 FAIRCHILD, ETHEL A. “If every hour in school is worth a dollar. I'm a millionaire.'' Physical Education 1-2 4-H 3 Pep Club 4 Sentinel Staff 3-4 Band 1-2 Junior Ploy Crew 3 FARRELL, MARY A. “A maiden with a will of her own.” Class Secretary 1 Cheerleader 2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2 Pep Club 2-3-4 Future Nurses Club 3-4 Queen's Court 3-4 Driver Education 3 Student Council 4 Junior and Senior Play Crew GOEREE, HENRY J. “It's great to be alive, and to be a part of all that's going on.” Physical Education 2-3-4 Baseball 2 GORDON, DIANE M. (Di) “Hers is a spirit still and bright, With something of angelic light. Physical Education 1-2 Cheerleader 2-3 Pep Club 1 -2-3-4 Basketball 1-23-4 Camero Club 1 Junior Ploy Senior Play Crew Band 2 GROSS, JEROME J. “Come what will, come what may; I'll have a good time anyway. Physical Education 1 -2-3-4 Football 1 Driver Education 2 Baseball 2 GROSSENBACHER, GAY A. “The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business.” Football 4 Baseball 1-2 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2 Projectionists 3-4 GROSSENBACHER, LELAH E. “Busy os a cat with two mice. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 2-3 Art 3 Library 4 Driver Education 3 Cheerleader 3 Pep Club 3-4 Junior Play Senior Play Crew 4-H 3-4 Annual Staff 4 Student Council 4 HALPIN, RUTH M. (Ruthie) “Her pencil mokes visible her dreams.” Physical Education 1-2 4-H 3-4 Art 2-3-4 Sentinel Staff 2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 Chorus 1-3 Future Nurses Club 4 Bible Club 1-2-3-4 Driver Education 24 HANDLOGTEN, BETTY A. Dependable os time itself. Physical Education 1-2 Home Economics Club 2 4-H 3-4 General Music 3 library 4 Class Secretary 3 Bible Club 1-2-3-4 HECKSEL, ROGER W. (Rog) An interesting mixture of sense and nonsense. Physical Education 1-2-3 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Junior Ploy Baseball 1 -2-3-4 HOLLINSHEAD, CLYDE V. (Holly) He steps lightly over worries. Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball Manager 1-2-3 Trock 2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 HOMRICH, HELEN F. A manner sure and friendly, a spirit fine and true. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 3 Genoral Music 2 Sentinel Staff 2-4 Future Nurses Club 3-4 4-H 3-4 Driver Education 4 Student Council 3 Cass Treasurer 2 Junior and Senior Play Crow Pep Club 3-4 HOMRICH, ROSEMARY Be your own self and you will be original. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 3-4 Driver Education 2 Sentinel Staff 4 Art 3 4-H 3-4 Camera Club 4 Future Nurses Club 4 HOVINGH, PETER (Pete) Hurry and wait, tarry and late. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 1 Camera Club 1 Junior Rotary HUBBEL, NORVEL D. Quality not quantity. Physical Education 1-2 Rifle Club 1 -2-3-4 Junior and Senior Play Class President 3 Bond 1.2-3-4 Track 12-3-4 Student Council 2-4 Driver Education 3 Pep Bond 4 Junior Rotary JOHNSON, DOROTHY R. (Dort) A comrade blithe and full of glee, who dares to laugh out loud ond free. Physical Education 1-2-4 Home Economics Club 4 4-H 3 Driver Education 3 25 JOHNSON, JANICE A. (Jan) The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Physical Education 1-2-4 Horn© Economics Club 2-4 S«ntin©l Staff 4 JUIIEN, DOROTHY M. (Dot) Busy as a bee, and somebody s honey. Physical Education 1-2 Home Economics Club 2-4 Driver Education 2 Art 3 KEENEY, FLORAIN J. I have often regretted my speech, never my silence. Physical Education 1-2-3 Track 2-3 KELLY, NORRELL M. (Kelly) Like to ies' git out and rest And noi work at nothin' else. Physical Education 1-2-3 Driver Education 2 Baseball 3-4 Art 4 KOSTER, SHIRLEY M. ‘'Politeness costs nothing and wins everything. Chorus 3-4 Future Nurses C!ub 3 4-H 3-4 Home Economics Club 1 Junior and Senior Play Crew Driver Education 2 Physical Education 1-2 KRAGT, MARILYN R. A jovial, coaxing way she had. Physical Education 2 Home Economics Club 2 Art Driver Education 3 Junior Play Crew 3 KROMER, FRED M. Why should he study hard or wrack his brain? Physical Education 1-3 F.F.A. I-2-3-4 Junior Play LAMBREGTSE, MARVIA EASTERLY My brain feels like a pincushion stuck full of things to do. Junior Ploy Basketball 2-3 Pep Club 3 Queen's Court 3 Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 1-2 Future Nurses Club 3 26 LAMPKE, FRANK J. A closed mouth catches no flies. Physical Education 1-3 Football 1 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Track 3-4 LEMIEUX, MARLENE J. Her smile con never be forgotten. Physical Education 1-2 An 2-3 P«p Club 4 Sentinel Staff 4 LINTJER, EDITH M. Her spirits were going upstairs, two steps at a time. Physical Education 1-2 4-H 3 Chorus 1 General Music 2-3 Driver Education 3 Junior Play Crew LUNDBERG, ORLENE M. Pretty to look upon. Physical Education 4 Driver Education 3 Pep Club 4 Sentinel Stoff 4 MARSAC, JERRY G. All work and no fun isn't the life for me. Football 1-2 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Tennis 3-4 Student Council 1-2-3-4 Junior and Senior Ploy Crew Projectionists 3 Comoro Club 1-2-3-4 Rifle Club 1-2-3-4 Junior Rotary MEERMAN, EARL W. A good athlete, he raised the score, and proved his merit more and more. Physical Education 1-2 Camera Club 2 Basketboll 1-2-3-4 Football 1-2 Chorus 1-2 Junior and Senior Play Crew 3-4 MEERMAN, NELVIE R. Hold the fort. I'm coming. Physical Education 1-2 Camera Club 3 Future Nurses Club 3-4 4-H 3 Pop Club 4 Junior and Senior Ploy Crew Annual Staff 4 Basketboll I-2-3-4 Driver Education 3 Band 1-2-3-4 Queen's Court 4 Bible Club 3-4 MERGENER, DONALD G. (Don) A wonder worker. Physical Education 1-2 27 MERGENER, DONNA J. (Jean) Her friandi, they ora many, her foes, are there any? Physical Education 1-2 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Chorus 3 Future Nursos Club 3-4 4-H 3-4 Pep Club 3-4 Junior and Senior Ploy Crew Sentinel Staff 4 Driver Education 4 General Music 2 MERKINS, DIXIE M. (Nixie) I speak in a monstrous little voice. Chorus 1-2-3 Physical Education 1-2 Basketball 2-3-4 Sentinel Staff 4 Student Council 2-3 Future Nurses Club 3-4 Class Vice President 1 Junior and Senior Play Crew Driver Education 3 Pep Club 4 MITCHELL, LELIA M. The sign of a friendly service. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 1-2-4 4-H 3-4 Driver Education 3 Senior Ploy Crew MODDERMAN, JANET L. Honest, faithful and a friend to hove and keep until the end. Camera Club 4 Library 4 Driver Education 2 Physical Education 1-2 Home Economics Club 3 Chorus 3-4 Junior and Senior Play Crew MOON, HOBERT W. (Bob) Though he speaks but little, it's a great deal more he thinks. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 2 F.F.A. 1-2-3 McAULEY, WILLIS J. (Willy) He has a manner all his own.” Physical Education 1-2-3 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Football 1-2-3 NELSON, HAROLD Calm, cool, and collected. Football 2-3 NOE, JUDITH A. (Judy) This is all my choice and all my cheer—a mind content and a conscience clear. Physical Education 1-2 Band 1 Chorus 1 Bible Club 2-3-4 28 NORDWALL, HELMER G. (Helm) A manner sure and friendly, a spirit fine and true. Physical Education 1-2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Senior Play 4 OLSEN, PATRICIA O. (Pat) A mischievous twinkle in her eyes gives her away. Chorus 2 Physical Education 2 Driver Education 2 Sentinel Staff 4 Student Council 4 Senior Ploy Crew OSSEWAARDE, LESTER J. (Oss) And I must work through months of toil. Football I-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Track 2-3-4 Junior Play Senior Ploy Crew Student Council 1-2 Physical Education 1 -2-3-4 PFAHLER, ROLEN E. (Roley) He's a man, every inch of him. F.F.A. 1-23-4 Student Council 4 Rifle Club 1 Junior and Senior Play Track 1-23-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Class President 2 Class Vice President 3 Physical Education 1-2 Junior Rotary POELMA, DONNA J. Be glad, and your friends are many. Physical Education 1-2 Home Economics Club 2 Pep Club 4 Sentinel Staff 4 Driver Education 3 PORTER, CHARLENE D. (Char) Small of stature, sweet of smile. Physical Education 1-2 Bible Club 1-2 4-H 3 Projectionists 4 Junior Ploy Crew Driver Education 4 PORTER, LOWELL W. All gentlemen don't prefer blondes. Physicol Education 1-2 Junior and Senior Play Student Council 4 Baseball 1 -2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Basketball 1 Driver Education 3 REISTER, WALLACE F. (Butch) ”On with the dance! You con rest in your grove. Physical Education 2 Annual Staff 4 Football 1-2-3-4 Basoball 4 Track 1-2-3 Band 1-2-3 Student Council 1 Camera Club 4 29 RITZ, RICHARD C. (Dick) “Just for the fun of it, you know.'' F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Physicol Education 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1 Track 2-3-4 Basketball 2 ROHN, JOHN A. Wise and slow, they stumble that go fast. Physical Education 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Football Manager 3-4 ROSIN, HENRY C. “When words are scorce, they are seldom spent in vain. Physical Education 1-2 Art 4 Tennis 3-4 RUSTER, MILTON J. (Milt) “Nor spake he more than was his need. Baseball 1-2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2-3 Student Council 2 Projectionists 4 RUTHVEN, VERA A. (Arlene) “Always cheery, full of fun, never gloomy, never glum. Cheerleader 2-3-4 Future Nurses Club 3-4 Band 1-23-4 Pep Club 1-2 3-4 Basketball 1-2 Junior ond Senior Play Crew SCHAFER, ROBERT R. (Bob) “No one knew him by his words.” Physical Education 1 SCHOUT, SHIRLEY J. (Tert) “I don't believe in being serious. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 3-4 Future Nurses Club 3 Junior Ploy Senior Play Crew 4-H 3-4 Driver Education 3 SCOTT, RHEA M. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Physical Education 1-2 Driver Education 3 Chorus 1 Projectionists 4-H 3 Junior Play Crew Bible Club 1-23-4 30 SESSIONS, ALEATHA P. (Lee) Try o fried steel. Physical Education 1 Chorus 4 Pep Club 4 Driver Education 3 Bible Club 3 Junior Play Crew SIETSEMA, DORA M. Patience and perseverance olwoys win out. Physical Education 1-2 4-H 3-4 Bible Club 1-2-3-4 Chorus I-2-3-4 Sentinel Staff 4 Driver Education SMITH, JOHN E. (Jack) The world is full of women. Track 3-4 Physical Education 3 Art 4 SPENCER, JOHN H. A studious mind is ever evident. Physical Education 1-2 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Junior Rotary STEPHENS, JAMES W. (Jim) The force of his own merit makes his way. Driver Education Physical Education 1-2 STREETER, RUSSELL K. (Russ) Blessed is he who invented sleep. Physical Education 1-2 Baseball 1-2 SWANSON, NOREEN A. (Nort) Oh give me a hero, a football hero. Pep Club 2-4 Cheerleader 2 Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 1 -2-3-4 Future Nurses Club 3-4 Senior Play Junior Play Crew Operetta 2 Student Council 4 4-H 3 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Queen's Court 3-4 Driver Education 3 TANIS, ELIZABETH A. (Ann) I anchor my ship for a little while only. Basketball 2-3-4 Junior Play Crew Chorus 1-2-3 Senior Play Annual Staff 4 Future Nurses Club 4 Pep Club 2-3-4 Student Council 4 Physical Education 1-2 Driver Education 4 3! TERPSTRA, NANCY J. «Nande) A worm friend, and in fun a good scout. Physical Education 2 Annual Staff 4 Futuro Nurses Club 3-4 Pep Club 4 Junior and Senior Play Crew Chorus 3-4 Driver Education 3 4-H 3 Sentinel Staff 4 THIISS, ARTHUR R. (Art) Not to much the gold or the fame, As for the thrill of the game. Football 2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Band 1 Tennis 1 Physical Education 1-2-3-4 Senior Play Crew UMLOR,ALICE L. It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. Chorus 3 Driver Education 4 UMLOR, DORACE A. A sweet attractive kind of grace. Chorus 3-4 VAN DE WEG, ROSALIE A. (Rose) Priceless pearls are found in silent natures. Physical Education 1-2-4 4-H 3 Art 3 Pep Club 4 Sentinel Staff 4 VANDER KAM, PATSY L. (Pat) I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 4 Projectionists 4 Future Nurses Club 3 Driver Education 3 Basketball 1-2 Home Economics Club 4 VLADIKA, ALICE M. Whose eyes o'erflow with mirth. Chorus 1-2-4 WAGNER, JOAN M. (Jo) To be efficient in a quiet way; that is my wish thro'out each day. Physical Education 1-2 Bible Club 2-3 Chorus 1-2-3 Art 3 Driver Education 4 Pep Club 4 Student Council 4 4-H 3 Sentinel Staff 4 Junior Play Crew 32 WELTON, KATHRYN J. (Joy) Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Physical Education 2 Driver Education 2 Sentinel Staff 4 WIERSMA, JOYCE E. (Joy) ’Two eyes of blue come smiling through. Physical Education 1-2 Future Nurses Club 3 Driver Education 3 Projectionists 4 Home Economics Club 4 Chorus 4 WOIBRINK, PATSY A. (Pat) My true love has my heart, and I have his. Physical Education 1-2-4 Pep Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Sentinel Staff 4 Home Economics Club 3 Basketball 2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3 Bible Club 3 Junior Play Senior Ploy Crew B 33 Class Reunion of “1979”’ The 1954 graduating class of Coopersville High School is holding a reunion in which some of the members haven't seen each other since they finished high school, twenty-five years ago. This reunion is being held on the bottom of Mirror Lake, the playground for employees of Air Control Products in Coopersville. This aquatic picnic ground is really humming tonight as the alumni chairman, Rolen Pfahler, takes the stand. Rollie has made quite a name for himself as a girdle demonstrator. From my vantage point I can see several society debutantes now approaching the picnic area. In a special streamlined jelly-fish with white sidewalls is Lelah Grossenbacher, Miss Grossenbacher’s latest Broad- way smash hit is Man-O-War. Her escort. Bill Adema, is the author of a new book on child psychology. Beat the Brat. Seated at my right is Dr. Nelvie Meerman. Dr. Meerman has gained national recognition as a brain surgeon. Standing over at the Wishing Well” is Mrs. Gene Potgeter, formerly Miss Pat Wolbrink. Mrs. Potgeter is the Superintendent of the Children's Hospital in New York City. Also at the well is Miss Betty Withey, first woman president of the United States. Some of the other people around here are: Arlene Ruthven, well known woman wrestler. With her is her manager, Roger Hecksel. Roger has managed such greats as Dave Haan, twice winner of the International Tennis Championship; also the golf champion for men, Pete Hovingh, and for women, Dixie Merkins. With Miss Ruthven is Edith Lintjer; Edith swam the English Channel three times last year. Wait a minute—whom do I see? Yes, it’s that all time great. Miss Marilyn Kraagf, who has been with Metropolitan Opera for five years. The world will never forget Len DePender and his speech in the defense of Arlene Lundberg for the brutal slaying of Frances, the army mule. Standing by the fountain of youth we see Jer- ome Gross, dreaming of the good old days in '54 when we were young and gay. Miss Viola Blanton has arrived fresh from her latest Universal International release Blondes Pre- fer Gentlemen, produced and directed by Russell Streeter. Some of the actors and actresses who appeared with her are: Dorothy Julien, Janice Johnson, Fred Erhorn, and Henry Gorree. The charming gentleman she preferred was Pat Cross. For our entertainment tonight we have the Homrich Sisters' (Helen and Rosemary’s) Circus. They have owned and operated the circus for quite a number of years. The list of entertainers in- cludes: the ever-famous bareback rider, Ruth Ben- nink, who will ride her famous horse. Trigger II; that jolly fat lady, Delores Bush, who weighs 999 pounds and has to have anchors to hold her to the bottom of Mirror lake; the high wire ballet, with Jim Benedict and Alice Carrell; the lion tamer. Jack Clay, with his vicious lions from Africa; and the elephant trainer, Dick Ritz. We even have some trained pigs; their trainer is Robert Moon. The big attraction is the tall man, Leon Empie, and his little car. Leon is the tallest man in history; he stands 1 2 feet 9 Vi inches above sea level. We also have some midgets, twins at that, Don and Donna Mergener. There are still more people pouring in here from all parts of the world. We have Ethel Fairchild, who came to us by the fastest jet submarine in our history from Russia as a foreign diplomat. We see Ruth Halpin, who has been traveling all over the world, as the world's greatest artist. Overlooking the food table is the hungriest couple we have ever seen—Noreen Swanson and her boy-friend, Helmer Nordwall. Mr. Nordwall, the greatest Michigan State coach since Biggie Munn, has again come across with another Rose- 34 bowl victory. Walking beside him is his assistant coach, John Rohn. Walking towards them is the gay socialite, Mrs. Rockefeller, the former Ann Tanis, and with her is Mrs. Vender Bilte, the former Shirley Constantine. (They sure snagged a catch!) Over in the area to the right, talking about past basketball experiences, are Earl Meerman, who has hit the headlines many times, and the girl he dated so often for those games, Mary Ann Farrell, whose picture is familiar to all under the Breck Shampoo advertisement. There coming into Mirror Lake we see the in- separables—Patsy VanderKam, Belva Bennett, and Joyce Wiersma, who are making a tour of the United States. And out on the 100 foot high dive we see Paul Bleckley and Jack Smith. These two men gave a diving exhibition before the King and Queen of England recently. Farther out, in the yacht riding the ripples, is Carol Bliss—voted the woman with the most beautiful hair at a contest held at Atlantic City. With her is Janet Modder- man and Shirley Koster, owners of the Colgate, Palmolive, Peet Company. Check who comes now—if it isn’t Shirley Schout, who is making a novel entrance riding on the back of her turtle—singing Turtles Away, written by Jim Stevens; it is only one of his popular numbers featured on the Saturday night Dip Parade pro- gram. Stopping at the red light is a B-37 submarine. I wonder who. Oh, for John's sake! It's Gay Grossenbacher and Clyde Hollingshead, the famed coaches of the Philadelphia Eagles, and with them is Effie Lou Ball and Beverly Barding—whose TV show Mutt and Jeff of 1979 is a comedy hit of the century. Perhaps many of you have wondered who owns the C'ville Frozen Food Lockers; well, it is Diane Gordon; she has specialized in grinding the lard. We weren't sure those two, who have taken the place of Frank Parker and Marian Marlowe, Char- lene Porter and Dale Englesman, could come be- cause they are appearing at Scott’s Music Hall in Nunica, owned and operated by our own Rhea Mae Scott. The ballet group appearing with them are Aleatha Sessions, Dora Sietsma, Rosalie Van DeWeg, Leona Veldman, and Alice Vladika with their partners — Milton Ruster, Florine Keeney, Norrell Kelly, Fred Kromer, and Frank Lampe. Oh, Oh! We see Dick Barkel, the policeman at the lake, has just arrested Dorothy Johnson and Marlene Lemieux for cutting the corners on one fin with their swordfish convertible. And here come Melvin Bouwkamp and Wallace Riester, contractors of the new Coopersville Col- lege, and with them is the designer of the college, Fred Bouwman. Behind them, discussing the in- terior of the school, are Ruth Diendorf and Berna- dine Courtade, who accomplished the fine work of decorating. Approaching them is John Spencer, president of the Board of Education, who layed the cornerstone. Oh me! We see Lowell Porter and Nancy Terp- stra are attending the party also. Mr. Porter was just installed as the Dean of Coopersville College. Art Thiss (the pleasant bachelor) has made a name for himself as the athletic director and grid- iron coach; his eleven platoon system in football amazed the sports world. The college has a new radar system of heating, which was invented by scientist, Jerry Marsac. We haven't seen Jerry as yet, but we understand he plans to attend if he can find his tri-focals. There we see swimming around in their original blackbottom bathing suits are the designers them- selves—Joan Wagner, Pat Olson, and Joyce Wel- ton. They act as college counselors at Coopersville is their spare time. Here comes the new Toni Trio—Dorace Umlor, Alice Umlor, and Betty Handlogten—who are now appearing on the Lambregtse and Taylor TV Com- edy Hour. Norma Butts is the famous comedian on the program, while Marva Lambregtse is the great Make-up Artist. That is the last of the seniors of 1954 present at the reunion held at the bottom of Mirror Lake. The program chairman is now standing and the reunion is under the “waves. THE END 35 Senior Class Will I, Bill Adema, will my good time on Bus No. 12 to Rex Britton. I, Effie Lou Boll, will my broad smile, from ear to ear, to Mr. Vassallo. We, Beverly Bording and Aleatha Sessions, will our mechanical drawing seats to any girl that con stand all the boys, espec- ially Tip Bronkema. I, Dick Barkel, will my little red Ford convert to anyone who can keep up the payments. I, Jim Benedict, will all my troubles to Joan. I, Belva Bennett, will my bold ways to Janice Roskamp. We, Ruth Bennink and Carol Bliss, will to our brothers our ability to get policemen to help us cross wires on cars that our brothers want—and we don't want—them to have. I, Paul Bleckley, will my ability to stay single all through high school to Don Herrington. I, Violo Blanton, will my blonde hair to the darkest brunette, boy or girl, in the Junior Class. I, Arlene Bronkema, will the honor of being president of the Senior class, and Homecoming queen to the most capable person of the Junior class. I, Fred Bouwman, will my love for mathematics to Pete Elkins. I, Mel Bouwkomp, will my scholastical average to anybody who doesn't care. I, Delores Bush, will my height to Janice Roskamp. I, Alice Carrell, will my ability to go steady for two years, with a Cook”, to anyone who can stand it. I, Pat Cross, will my football position to Chuck Stevens. I, Shirley Constantine, will my seat in literature class, next to Emilie Patrick, to anyone who likes a good laugh and doesn't want to do much studying. I, Bernadine Courtade, will my love of dancing to Theresa Finkler. I, Jack Clay, will my Chevie to Stub Vande Panne. I, Leonard De Pender, will my physics book to anyone foolish enough to take Mr. Burger three years in a row. I, Ruth Diendorf, will my ability to go with a guy (Roy) from Cedar Springs to anyone who likes dancing. I, Leon Empie, will my motorcycle to Mr. Koon. I, Dale Engelsman, will my ability to forge my father's name on my excuses to anyone who can get away with it. I, Fred Erhorn, will my false tooth to anyone who needs one. I, Ethel Fairchild, will my work on the SENTINEL Staff to anyone who doesn't want any spare time. We, Mary Ann Farrell and Arlene Ruthven, will to Ginny Bronkema and Donna Reed all the fun we had being first team cheerleaders. I, Henry Goeree, will my ability to read in economics class, because I talk too much, to Bruce Fish. I, Diane Gordon, will my position as forward on the girl's basketball team to Connie Pfahler. I, Jerome Gross, will my typewriter to anyone who thinks it’s good enough to use. I, Gay Grossenbocher, will my ability to go around school with no money in my pockets, to Dan Deal. I, Lelah Grossenbacher, will my ability to peroxide my hair, for a play, to any Junior who can take the ribbing. I, David Haan, will the art of looking innocent to L. D. Taylor, fully believing he will put it to its best use in his final year at C. H. S. I, Ruth Halpin, will my job as Art Editor of the annual to anyone who'd rather draw than do home work. I, Betty Handlogten, will my good fortune to receive my diamond in my Senior year to any lucky Junior. I, Roger Hecksel, will my literature marks to brother Bill. I, Clyde Hollinshead, being of weak mind and dilapidated body, bequeath my halfback slot on the pony squad to Dave Anderson. I, Rosemary Homrich, will my bashfulness to someone who can use a little. I, Helen Homrich, will my seat in the honor study hall to anyone who can keep quiet that long. I, Peter Hovingh, will to Alvin Schaap each and every girl that I have gone steady with. I, Norel Hubble, will my harem to Alvin Schaap. I, Dorothy Johnson, will my ability to go with a Courtade to Lila Mae Zimmer. I, Janice Johnson, will my ability of never having a tardy in my four years of high school to anyone who tries to do the same. I, Dorothy Julien, will my behavior on Bus No. 1 1 to Gerardo Breen. I, Norrell Kelly, will my ability to get along with Miss Streeter to Pete Elkins. I, Florain Keeney, will my place in third hour study hall to anyone who is stupid enough to take if. I, Shirley Koster, will my ability to get along with Mrs. Titus to anyone who has her for library next year. I, Marilyn Kragt, will my ability to move just eight weeks before school is over to anyone who likes to drive. 36 I, Fred Kromer, will my hall monitor post No. 4 to anyone who does not get lonesome. I, Marva Lambregtse, will my brown eyes to Susan Baldus. I, Frank Lampe, will my truck to brother Dick. I, Marlene lemieux, will my short hair to my sister Sarah. I, Edith Lintjer, will my giggle in government class to any enterprising Junior girl in next year's class. I, Arlene Lundberg, will my blonde hair to any Junior girl who wants some of it mixed with her brunette hair. I, Jerry Marsac, will my laugh to anyone who has the courage to use it. I, Earl Meerman, will my guard position on the basketball team to Don Rebentisch. I, Nelvie Meerman, will my job of washing knee guards for the girl's basketball team to Janice Roskamp. I, Donna Mergener, will my ability to be center guard to Faye Fyneweover. I, Don Mergener, will my curly hair to Larry Smith. I, Lelia Mitchell, will my front seat in government to Mary Hudson. I, Janet Modderman, will my place in library sixth hour to anyone who likes to sign a lot of pink slips. I, Bob Moon, will my curls to anyone. I, Willis McAuley, will my '47 Ford to Dick Lampe. I, Harold Nelson, will my ability to graduate from high school after I had already enrolled in college to any enter- prising Senior of next year. I, Judy Noe, will my ability to blush like mad to Sharon Viebrock. I, Pat Olsen, will my seat in government class to anyone who can stand being teased by Helmer Norwall and Lester Osse- waardc. I, Lester Ossewaarde, will my ability to get along with Mr. Conron to any Freshman that dares get away with the stuff I do. I, Rolen Pfahler, will my ability to be the fifth man on a three man team to Willard Ensing. I, Donna Poelma, will my bashfulness to Mary Peck. I, Lowell Porter, will my car, in A-l condition, to Charlie Stevens. We, Charlene Porter and Rhea Scott, will our ability to stick together through four years of high school to any two girls who can stand each other that long. I, Wallace Reister, will my ability to get an A on the English literature semester test to anyone who takes it. I, Dick Ritz, will to anyone thatt can get along with Mr. Harris my job as president of the F. F. A. I, John Rohn, will being manager for two years to on underclassman—Glen Smoes. I, Dixie Merkins, will to Connie Pfahler my basketball uniform. I, Henry Rosin, will my 6th hour study hall chair to Richard Mahznski. I, Milton Ruster, will my English literature book to anyone unlucky enough to find it. I, Bob Schafer, will my seat in chemistry to anyone dumb enough to take it. I, Tert Schout, will my gleaming black limousine to Emile Patrick so she can have the privilege of getting the gang where they want to go without worrying about making it. I, Dora Sietsema, will my ability to take home economics for four years to anyone who likes it. I, Jack Smith, will my straight brown hair to anyone who wants it. I, John Spencer, will my Ford to Roger Gunnaman. I, Russell Streeter, will to Pete Elkins the pleasure of riding around at noon and picking up “Lulu. I, Jim Stephens, will my jeep to anyone who likes to change tires. I, Noreen Swanson, will my love for school and watching all sports by not missing any basketball or football games and being present every day all four years of high school to Connie Pfahler. I, Ann Tanis, will my first team basketball suit to Shelby Schmidt. I, Nancy Terpstra, will my dark curly hair to Barbara Carlson. I, Art Thiss, will my position on the varsity basketball team to Norm Le Mieux. I, Alice Umlor, will my luck to get top lockers during my two years at C. H. S. to any oncoming Freshman. I, Dorace Umlor, will my back seat in government to Norma Bakes. I, Rosalie Van De Weg, will my quiet ways to Bernice Pawloski. I, Patsy Vender Kam, will my luck of finding that certain guy to Belva Buell. I, Leona Veldman, will my part of Grandma in the Junior and Senior plays to my cousin, Lois Walt. I, Alice Marie Vladika, will my long hair to anyone who has the time to put it up every night. I, Joan Wagner, will my ability to go steady throughout my entire four years of high school to any girl who finds her Prince Charming in her freshman year. I, Joyce Welton, will my natural curly hair to my sister Patsy. I, Joyce Wiersma, will my real (?) blonde hair and blue eyes to Norma Bakes. I, Betty Withey, will my height—at least a portion thereof—to Eloise Davidson. I, Patsy Wolbrink, will my privilege of being the first Senior girl to hove a diamond to Faye Fyneweover. 37 The Senior Play On the nights of November 12 and 13, 1953, the Seniors presented a very suc- cessful three-act comedy, “Professor How Could You?” Little Vicky surely made the crowd laugh at her vicious temper hidden under that sweet disposition” she had when the handsome Professor Keats was around. This same Prof” Keats was looking for a wife so that he could become dean. In his search he ran into that ”knock-em-down” southern belle, Valerie Whitman. He was pushed by Vicky and dear little ole’ Tootsie Bean, the wonderful cook, who was further encouraged by Boggins. Boggins, the butleer, was a very efficient person who could work crossword puzzles and who prided himself on not being slapped on the back by John Applebye. John was Keats’ best friend and was sup- posed to be secretly helping him find a bride. Priscilla, the sweet, inefficient sec- retary of John’s was his choice for Keats. When the words bless my buttons were heard, Grandpa, who seemingly was the innocent bystander but really was the instigator of most of the trouble, always appeared and then the crowd really roared! Grandpa and Grandma were Keats’ grandparents. It was their tricks, such as making a girl out of John, that kept the show going. It all ended (as most all good things) with Boggins and Butcher Boy, a real scream who was Tootsie’s big brother, protector, and by profession a wrestler, carrying off a fainted Tootsie followed by an enraged Valerie. John and Priscilla, a happy couple, and later another well-suited couple, Tootsie and Boggins, with some of Tootsie’s lemon chiffon pie, all headed for Niagara Falls for their honey- moons. Grandpa and Grandma stayed and helped Keats express his feeling for Vicky (the winner of the professor) by reciting the well-known poem: Your eyes are like the stars above Your cheeks are like the roses. My bashful lips can’t speak of love But my poor heart proposes. CAST Keats Perry, or Professor. . Grandma Perry . . . . Leona Veldman Grandpa Perry John Applebye Priscilla Morley . . .Noreen Swanson Tootsie Bean Butcher Boy Bean . . Helmer Nordwall Valerie Whitman Boggins . . . . Norvel Hubbel Vicky Randolph 38 Senior Play 39 “ Looking Back On The Class Of ’54” To us Seniors these are great memories of four years ago, when we, as freshmen, entered the halls of C’ville High with one hundred and twenty-nine members. Like all preceding classes we were lost and didn’t know where to start. In all this confusion we were expected to organize ourselves as a class and choose officers; our fortunate selection of leaders and advisors was as follows.- PRESIDENT..............................EFFIE LOU BALI VICE PRESIDENT.........................DIXIE MERKINS SECRETARY............................MARY ANN FARRELL TREASURER..............................BEATRICE ANEY ADVISORS...........MRS. VAN DOORN AND MR. VASSALLO After shyly stumbling around in our Freshmen year we, as Sophomores, finally were able to circulate about school quite efficiently. Although there was plenty of excitement all the year, with choosing and buying class rings and sponsoring the Sophomore Swing,” we managed to come out in one piece. Our Sophomore class of 1951-1952, having one hundred and twenty-four members, elected the following officers and advisors: PRESIDENT..............................ROLEN PFAHLER VICE PRESIDENT.........................LOWELL PORTER SECRETARY..............................DIXIE HASTINGS TREASURER..............................HELEN HOMRICH ADVISORS...................MR. SPEET AND MR. DE WITT After the fun and hard work of the summer were over, we came back with one hundred and twelve Juniors. As Juniors we realized we were over half way through our high school career, which meant we now had a larger share of responsibilities toward our school. We went to work at once organizing ourselves and choosing officers and advisors: PRESIDENT.....................................NORVEL HUBBEL VICE PRESIDENT.................................ROLEN PFAHLER SECRETARY........................BETTY HANDLOGTEN TREASURER..............................DAVID HAAN ADVISORS..................MR. BAKKER AND MRS. TITUS MR. LAYTON AND MR. DE GUES This was a very busy year for us with the “Twirp Season Dance” and the Junior play, “Tattletale,” which were both big successes. We chose “Harbor Lights” for the theme of our Junior-Senior banquet, which was enjoyed by all who attended. At the close of our Junior year we took part in the Baccalaureate services and the Graduation exercises for the Seniors. Then Seniors at last! At the time we entered, there were one hundred and one of us. The first job was to choose a good group of leaders who could get a big job well done, and this we did. PRESIDENT............................ARLENE BRONKEMA VICE PRESIDENT.............................DAVID HAAN SECRETARY.............................LEONA VELDMAN TREASURER................................BETTY WITHEY ADVISORS..................MISS STREETER AND MR. SPEET To start the y«ar off we had our Senior pictures taken. Next came our very suc- cessful play, “Professor, How Could You?” After selling a little bit of everything at noon and at games to help build our treasury, we decided the place of our Senior trip would be Niagara Falls. We then decided to put on a Christmas Ball, which was a lot of hard work, but it turned out to be a success. We then attended the Junior- Senior banquet in the spring. Commencement came and went, and with it a feeling of regret. These four years of our lives have been spent in the best place they could have been. Now we are on our own with many memories of our high school days. We must go out into this big, wide world, each one our own way, hoping that each and every one of us will be a success. 40 P. A. W. Senior Hall of Fame Most Popular Girl Most Popular Boy Best Looking Girl Best Looking Boy Best Dressed Girl Best Dressed Boy Girl With the Best Line Boy With the Best Line Best Girl Dancer Best Boy Dancer Most Studious Boy Most Studious Girl Most Bashful Girl Most Bashful Boy Most Athletic Girl Most Athletic Boy Girl With the Best Sense of Humor Shirley Schout Boy With the Best Sense of Humor Hungriest Girl Hungriest Boy Most Versatile Girl Effie Lou Ball Most Versatile Boy Cutest Couple..........................Nancy Terpstra and Lowell Porter 42 mms Junior Girls First row — M. Cook, N. Hecksel, E. Johnson, B. Rohn, J. Schmidt, E. Davidson, P. Parsons, T. Hyzy, A. Mitchell, N. Bakes, S. Viebrock, P. Hastings. Second row — Mr. Koon, J. Terpstra, D. Moelker, B. Buell, S. Schmidt, C. Vanderschors, C. Lampe, M. Cheyne, J. Roskamp, E. Patrick, J. Helsen, 1. Lowing, M. Empie, Mr. Blakken. Third row — E. Tramper, D. Cribley, S. Baldus, B. Panzl, B. Umlor, L. Zimmer, R. Smith, C. Probst, M. Miles, C. Marshall, D. Peterson, B. Westover. Fourth row — D. Cooper, S. Sullivan, M. Peck, M. Hudson, M. Butler, J. Von Ree, G. Hendricks, B. Jubb, J. Poelma, J. Keeney, J. Davison, L. McCue. Fifth row — M. Burns, M. Luben, B. VanderJagt, R. Scharphorn, D. Johnson, C. Koster, M. Nixon, P. Stephens, D. Mergener, D. Perrin, F. Fynewever, P. Haskins. 44 Junior Boys First row — L. Wolf, J. Fredricks, R. Brown, M. Hecksel, G. Bush, L. Bliss, B. VanDoorn, M. Miller, C. Curtis, M. Stiles, B. Fish, P. Elkins. Second row — Mr. Koon, I. Brondema, C. Bennink, B. Harmsen, D. Lowing, C. Stevens, D. Deoi, J. Tonis, L. D. Taylor, D. Stevens, R. Moddermon, Mr. Blakken. Third row — W. lessien, B. Spencer, K. Potgeter, D. Johnson, D. Cloy, E. Bursma, K. Cook, R. Horling, K. MacLeod, D. Anderson, H. Konyndyke, D. Sprick. Fourth row — L. Smith, W. Ensing, B. Bolthouse, S. Walker, R. Kromer, D. Venema, S. Barneet, R. Mohynski, D. Conran, K. Ruster, F. Metzler. Fifth row — M. Hintz, H. Smoes, A. Aldrink, C. Bronkema, F. Scott, L. Lambregtse, R. Brink, R. Beld, D. Rebentish. 45 Junior Play 46 Junior Play On the nights of April 8 and 9, 1954, the Junior Class presented the delightful three-act comedy, TISH, written by Alice Chadwiche. When Letitia Carberry, Tish, and her two companions, Aggie and Lizzie, decide to go on a trip, the trouble begins. Tish feels she can do anything as well as anyone else can — if not better. This brings Charlie Sands much worry and many bills, but his worries seem to be over when he meets Ellen Leighton. Ellen runs the Eagle Hotel, where the entire play takes place, but is having a hard time trying to keep it as she owes a mortgage debt to Luther Hopkins. Callie, Luther's daughter, is a friend of Ellen's, and tries to help her out. The trouble begins again when all of Ellen's hard-earned money disappears and Wesley Andrews and Denby Grimes appear. Bettina Trent, Wesley's girl-friend, gets Tish to believing he is a murderer. Then Dorice Gaylord comes along just in time for Sheriff Lem Pike to take Denby and her to jail for taking the stolen money. Charita, Ellen's Mexican maid-servant, looks on; and though no smile appears on her face, she seems to enjoy it all. Everything comes out just fine in the end, and it was well worth the trouble of Tish. We wish especially to thank Mr. Busman and all those who helped make this production a success. CAST OF CHARACTERS Ellen Leighton....... Charita................. Sheriff Lem Pike..... Callie Hopkins....... Luther Hopkins....... Charlie Sands........ Aggie................ Lizzie............... Letitia Carberry, Tish Bettina Trent........ Wesley Andrews....... Denby Grimes......... Dorice Gaylord....... . . Judy Van Ree . . Prudy Parsons .Carroll Bennink . Margie Cheyne . .. . James Tanis . . . Fred Metzler . Janice Roskamp , .. . Marie Cook Sharon Viebrock . . Janet Davison .....Bob Brink .Willard Ensing Margie Mazurek 47 48 1� 49 Sophomore Girls First row — Mr. Bokker, G. Farrell, R. Young, M. Raimer, J. Porter, B. Carlson, R. VanHaver, D. Downs, L. Plews, M. Massey, R. Westover, Mr. Busman. Second row — C. VanderVeen, R. Rcbinfish, C. VanderVeen, S. Koning, D. Vladika, B. Nuland, M. McLenithan, J. Wassenaar, K. Doane, J. Brittain, J. Schoenborn, M. VanDyke. Third row — P. Welton, B. Systema, H. Murray, C. Cribley, B. Smith, B. Pawloski, J. Peck, B. Konyn- dyke, C. Lowing, L. Courson, B. Schilling, T. Finkler. Fourth row — D. Frazier, G. Buell, F. Dyke, J. Koppenal, M. Kerr, L. Hieftje, C. Pfohler, V. Bronkema, A. Powers, P. DeWitt, K. White, B. Sorenson. Fifth row — M. Bennett, M. Scott, M. Sietsma, E. Simpson, A. Holmes, C. Creager, L. Walt, V. Grammer, E. Westbrook. 50 Sophomore Boys First row — R. Handlogten, T. Moddermon, Alvin Eaton, D. VanderVeen, T. Martin, D. Bronkema, D. Harington, R. Fredricks, E. LaMadline, P. Anderson, J. Julien, D. Anderson. Second row — Mr. Bakker, V. Gross, M. Dehn, D. Quick, J. Wiersma, T. Vroblic, R. Lampe, R. Brittain, R. Gunneman, B. Aurich, D. Hopwood, Arnold Eaton, W. Nanninga, Mr. Busman. Third row — R. Groeneveld, C. Nelson, L. Lothschultz, D. Nelson, S. Hecksel, T. Hyler, C. Lown, G. Van DeWeg, D. Hopwood, Douglas Rose, David Rose, D. Weaver. Fourth row — A. Schaap, N. Holpin, W. Vissers, M. Wolbrink, G. Holman, W. Goll, L Curtis, J. Buist, R. Moddermon, M. Burch, H. Moycroft, T. VanDyke. 51 Autographs 52 Freshmen Girls First row — M. Brown, M. Burns, M. Irish, J. Boldus, N. Young, C. Fleirmon, V. Hoon, L. Schout, S. Nelson, C. Julien, M. Vollema, J. Wolf. Second row — S. Bromer, S. Smith, C. Voshel, L. Fritz, Y. Jubb, B. Alderink, A. Clopp, J. Wilson, R. King, E. Spencer, N. Christian, D. Umlor. Third row — Mr. Vassolo, G. Dykstra, C. Kragt, D. Marshall, B. Gallop, S. Nordwall, J. Bakes, P. Sessions, L. Barbrick, G. Holman, D. Reed, K. Schipper, M. Cook, Mrs. Ruster. Fourth row — R. Empie, B. Jones, B. Bos, P. Plumpton, B. Davis, J. Rebentisch, J. Dyke, J. Lyttle, P. Schmidt M. Groleau, S. Veldman, K. Hurley. Fifth row — J. DeWitt, Susan Smith, N. Waldie, E. Dryer, P. Ippen, P. Young, J. Busfield, M. Hoek, C. Hoffman, C. Fritz, V. Leiffers, A. Schafer, N. Meerman. 54 Freshmen Boys First row: A. Modderman, R. Lowing, B. Haskins, F. Tedball, W. Hecksel, D. Perrin, C. Cribley, R. Bartholomew, T. Jakuchnas, B. Swanson, J. Koster, G. Smoes. Second row — Mr. Vassallo, D. Cross, B. Grootenhuis, C. Tilley, K. Vender Jogt, W. Heft, L. Ingalls, J. Pamer, E. Smith, J. Hillman, R. Spirk, T. Way, F. Meyer, D. Aurich, Mrs. Ruster. Third row — J. Correll, R. Wiersma, W. Stevens, D. Johnson, C. DeCan, J. Versluis, J. Bowkamp, H. Slaughter, R. Spencer, J. Schoenborn, H. Starks, J. Iwaniec, R. Pawloski, D. Zimmer, E. LaMadline. Fourth row — B. Fiers, T. Styburski, S. Luben, J. Correll, L. Lillibridge, C. DePender, D. Hehl, D. Showers, K. Krieger, C. Goosen, C. Parney, T. Holmes, T. Hastings, G. Parney. Fifth row — T. Johnson, J. Henning, B. Smith, P. Earles, L. Cook, E. Rycenga, J. Terpstro, J. Vender Meulen, M. De Jong, E. Hannenburg, T. Rasmussen, E. Buist, E. Hannenburg. 55 JUNIOR HIGH 57 Eighth Grade Girls ____ Front row — S. LeMioux, M. Murray, J. Von Doom, Mrs. Coles, P. Aldcnink, J. Gorter, E. Voshel. Middle row — V. Hocum, J. Thiss, G. Bronkcma, J. Moddermon, S. Wolbrink, B. Vender Velde. IjtjjUb.. Lost row — D. Greer, L. Six, C. Blakeley, J. Johnson, C. Von Weelde, E. McAuley, J. Stevens, M. Nulond. Eighth Grade Boys Front row — R. Vitunskas, G. Sorensen, R. Conran, I. Murray, J. Dyke, Miss Boer, M. Smith, L. Olsen, W. Hardy, A. Farrell, R. Moka. Middle row — R. Feenstra, W. Versluis, G. Clapp, D. Van Koevering, M. Walcott, J. Fisher, D. Vladika, R. Thornton, R. Hardy, C. Albrecht, R. TerAvest. Lost row — A. Hook, M. Smith, T. LeMioux, N. Wolbrink, W. Radakovitz, M. Modderman, A. Spinner, R. Thornton, D. Kraai, J. Lieffers, E. Munger. 58 Seventh Grade Girls First row — N. Bronkema, V. Carmeon, M. L. Spinner, B. Gunncmcn, R. Cloy, Mrs. Hanchett, M. Schmidt, M. Mochmer, M. Fynev evcr, M. Weaver, S. Start. Last row — C. Timmerman, A. Miszewski, M. Hanchett, J. Rollcnhagen, D. Schipper, J. Westbrook, K. Appelt, K. Bistodeau, S. Bistodeau, L. lubben, T. Harper, M. Farrell, J. Peck. Seventh Grade Boys Front row — D. Nelson, M. Ven Roy, R. Cribley, D. Young, J. Six, P. Jarko, Mr. Noe, L. Kastelin, R. Henry, J. Marek, J. Warnke, P. Chapman, D. Loug. last row — F. Wibert, J. Marshall, C. Thropp, C. Holmes, J. McAuley, B. Smithe, D. Inman, R. Modder- man, L. Hastings, J. Clapp, M. Marshall, P. Shook. 59 61 Student Council First row — N. Swanson, A. Tonis, J. Fritz, R. Pfahler, E. Ball, D. Haan, J. Wagner, C. Bliss. Second row — M. Cook, G. Holman, L. Olsen, L. D. Toylor, L Porter, N. Hubbel, Miss Hannom, J. Marsae, R. Gunneman, M. Farrell, P. Hastings, J. Schoenborn. Third row — I. Grossenbocher, B. VanderJagt, C. Nelson, D. Hopwood, E. Hanenburg, B. TerAvest, L Walt, M. Hoek. The Student Council is organized to promote good relations between students and faculty, and to help daily school life run smoothly. The Council consisls of a representative from each Home Room, four officers, and a student calendar official. We were ably sponsored by Miss Hannum. The officers were chosen at the end of the 1952-1953 school year. President.......................................Rolen Pfahler Vice President............................James Fritz Secretary..............................Effie Lou Ball Treasurer.................................David Haan Calendar Official...............................Jerry Marsac Some of the responsibilities of the Student Council are: conducting noon movies, arranging for bus transportation to athletic contests, and supervising fire drills and locker clean-ups. We supervised the election of a Homecoming Queen, conducted Twirp Season, and organized ping-pong tournaments at noon. A survey on activities available to students was completed. Also, our sponsorship of “Dress-Up Day” was an added feature of the 1953-54 school year. The Council has charge of the hall monitor organization, and it also contracts for assemblies. In the fall everyone had individual photographs taken, this service being made available through the efforts of the Council. The Student Council took charge of many activities and projects throughout the year. All clubs are organized under the authority of the Council. The Varsity Club was a noticeable addition this past year. Five delegates were sent to the Region IV Student Council Convention at Zeeland, and five dele- gates were sent to attend the Michigan Citizenship Conference at Ann Arbor this year. 62 Varsity Club First row — W. Riester, M. Ruster, D. Englesman, Mr. Timmerman, J. Morsac. Second row — P. Bleckley, J. Smith, L. DePender, L. Ossewaarde, A. This� , F. Scott, H. Nordwall, L. Porter, J. Cloy. Third row—D. Haan, I. D. Taylor, N. LeMieux, D. Stevens, D. Lowing, B. Brink, C. Bronkema, L. Lambregtse, H. Smoes, J. Fritz, G. Grossenbacher, S. Barnett, M. Hintz, R. Kromer, W. Ensing, D. Conran, R. Pfahler, D. Anderson, L. Bliss, N. Hubbel. 63 Sentinel Staff Left to right — B. Withey, D. Umlor, N. Terpitra, R. Halpin, E. Fairchild, Mrs. Van Doom, R. Van De W®g, J. Johnson, Mr. De Gues. The Sentinel has been published every two weeks this past year. The advanced typing class has been responsible for the publication, doing the typing of stencils and duplicating the copies. There has been no definite staff, as assignments have been made to a different student for each issue. One student, not a member of the class, who deserves a great deal of credit is Douglas Conran. He has written all of the sports articles for the paper. The art class has provided the design for the cover and made the stencil for each issue. The first hour mechanical drawing class has taken care of the sale of the paper and the necessary book- keeping. During the year the Sentinel exchanged papers with Grand Haven, Whitehall, Ionia, Comstock Park, Sparta, Hudsonville, Zeeland, Otsego, Cedar Springs, Fremont, and North Muskegon. We also sent a copy to each school board member. We hope that this exchange has helped to build a friendly feeling between these schools. Mrs. VanDoorn and Mr. DeGeus are advisors for the Sentinel. 64 Annual Staff Seated — L. Grossenbacher, A. Tanis, N. Swanson, N. Meerman, P. Wolbrink. Standing — V. Blanton, W. Reister, Mr. laDuke, D. Haan, B. Adema, D. Barkel, R. Halpin, N. Terpstra. We members of the annual staff had a very busy but enjoyable year. We organized early in the first semester. It was hard work, but with our very worthy advisor, Mr. La Duke, we managed to put forth a successful “Zenith.” It is the wish of the staff that those who purchased an annual will derive as much enjoyment from reading it as we the staff members have had producing it. Editor........................Noreen Swanson Co-Editor.................Lelah Grossenbacher Business Manager..............Nelvie Meerman Assistant Business Manager........Bill Adema Features......................Nancy Terpstra, Patsy Wolbrink, Noreen Swanson, Nelvie Meerman, Lelah Grossenbacher Art................................Ruth Halpin Boy's Athletics....................Dave Haan Girl’s Athletics..............Nelvie Meerman Photography...................Wallace Reister Advertising and Subscriptions......Dove Haan, Nancy Terpstra, Bill Adema, Dick Barkel, Patsy Wolbrink, Nelvie Meerman, Noreen Swanson, Ann Tanis, Viola Blanton, Lelah Grossenbacher, Wallace Reister. 65 Camera Club First row — M. CHeyne, L. Lowing, M. Butler, J. Modderman, B. Courtode, P. Parsons, F. Fynewever, N. Waldie, M. Miles. Second row — Mr. Burger, R. Fredricks, J. Correll, D. Hopwood, R. Schot, B. Spencer, A. Eaton, Mr. Watkins. This year the Camera Club has tried to further their knowledge of the fundamentals of photogra- phy by having speakers and demonstrations. We took pictures of the grade school, developed them, and sold them for our money making pro- jects. We also sponsored a photo contest and awarded prizes for the best entries. The club officers were as follows: President. . . . Vice President Secretary.... Treasurer. .. . . . . Bill Spencer .... Ray Schat Fay Fynewever . . . . Ann Tanis 66 Junior Rotary First row — R. Pfahler, P. Hovingh, Mr. Conran, J. Marsae, M. Ruster. Second row — P. Bleckley, N. Hubbel, J. Spencer, D. Haan. Nurses Club First row—D. Peterson, D. Merkins, P. Hostings, G. Buell, G. Farrell, M. Farrell, F. Fynewever, V. Haan, R. Young, M. Miles, B. Pawloski. Second row — D. Moelker, V. Bronkema, J. Wilson, B. Courtade, D. Mergener, C. Koster, N. Meermon, L. Hieftje, J. Dyke, R. VanHaver, Miss Hannum. Third row — G. Holman, C. Lowing, B. Gallup, H. Homrich, R. Homrich, R. Halpin, B. Konyndyke, S. Nordwall, M. Peck, M. Empie, P. Schmidt. Fourth row — A. Powers, J. Wassenaar, F. Dyke, N. Christian, E. Spencer, C. Pfahler. 67 F. F. A First row — T. Johnson, C. Cribley, Alvin Eaton, D. Perrin, D. Anderson, L. Ossewaarde, D. Ritz, D. Stevens, D. lampe, B. Bolthouse, R. Handlogten, T. Jakuchnas, B. Hecksel, D. Hehl. Second row — K. Krieger, J. Carrell, B. Spencer, E. Smith, D. Johnson, M. Miller, Arnold Eaton, F. Meyers, T. Holmes, S. Hecksel, W. McAuley, L. Wolf, Mr. Harris. Third row — B. Fish, M. Hecksel, G. Fredericks, R. Brown, H. Slaughter, J. Schoenborn, J. Versluis, R. Fredericks, R. Lowing, R. Spencer, A. Modderman, P. Anderson, J. Koster, J. Tanis. Fourth row — J. Henning, R. Mahynski, E. Buist, R. Kromer, S. Wolker, R. Hecksel, G. Grossenbacher, F. Keeney, R. Pfohler, R. Horling, C. Goosen, H. Maycroft, R. Britton. Fifth row — J. Buist, E. Hannenburgh, F. Kromer, F. Lampe, C. Bronkema, F. Scott, E. Rycenga, L. Lombregtse, G. Holman, H. Smoes, F. Bouwman, F. Erhorn, B. Adema. The Future Farmers of America of Coopersville High School had a rather full calendar for the year 1953-54. Our first activity of the year was a skating party at Bloomfield Gardens. At our next meeting we had a hayride and wiener roast. We sponsored a pancake supper at the high school and did very well on it. We also took a trip to Chicago and visited the International Livestock Show and took a tour through the Swift Meat Packing Co. This trip was very educational, and we all enjoyed it very much—especially the horse show, which we saw in the afternoon. Our Parliamentary Procedure Team received the “silver award” in the district contest. Members of the team were Lester Ossewaarde, Jim Tanis, Ray Brown, Bill Spencer, Roger Horling, Dick Lampe, and Tony Jakuchanas. Two of our delegates, Rolen Pfahler and Dave Stevens, represented us at the State F. F. A. Convention in East Lansing. We F.F.A. boys are very proud of our new Farm all Super C tractor — with plow, snowplow, and cultivator — which was purchased just this year. We use this tractor in farming the ground in the rear of the school. Any F.F.A. boy without a project can rent a part of this land for this purpose. Officers for the year 1953-54 were as follows: President, Dick Ritz; Vice-president, Lester Osse- waarde; Secretary, Dick Lampe; Treasurer, Dave Stevens; Reporter, Bernard Bolthouse; Sentinel, Dave Anderson. Our vocational agriculture instructor, Mr. Harris, was our advisor. 68 4-H and Home Economics Clubs First row — E. Johnson, S. Schout, J. Wiersma, P. Vender Kom, R. Scharphorn, R. Halpin, C. Bliss, L. Grossenbocher, K. While, F. Dyke, D. Sietsma. Second row — Mrs. Vender Hyde, R. Homrich, E. Ponzl, K. Doone, D. Julien, M. Bennett, S. Koning, R. Bennink, M. Hudson, J. Koppenol, M. Sietsmo, Mrs. Von Doom. Third row — A. Mitchell, R. Diendorf, M. Raimer, R. Westover, B. Westover, L. Mitchell, R. Smith, H. Homrich, I. Zimmer, B. Umlor. Fourth row — B. Bennett, D. Johnson, S. Koster, L. Welt, C. Creoger, B. Hondlogten, P. Stephens, D. Mergener, C. Koster, V. Blonton, M. Kerr, C. Morsholl. The girls enroll in 4-H and Home Economics Club that they may learn to do by doing. Since their interests vary, the club is divided into three groups—4-H Knitting, 4-H Clothing, and a gen- eral home economics group. The 4-H groups complete the requirements as outlined by the State Extension Department. In the knitting club, the girls learn to make many useful articles and at the same time acquire skill for a very worthwhile leisure time activity. The girls who elect 4-H clothing usually do so because they like to make their own clothes. In addition to making their garments, the girls also select the accessories to complete their costumes. They then model the completed costumes at the County 4-H Style Revue. Many of the girls enter 4-H that they may continue work started in their local communities. This work can lead to a scholarship at Michigan State College. Several of the girls are also acting as junior leaders for clubs in their local communities, there- by gaining training in leadership. The general home economics group selects various worthwhile projects for their work. This past year they have assisted the local Cancer Association by making bed pads and other dressings. They made puzzles for shut-ins and made and sent cookies to the patients at Mary Free Bed Home in Grand Rapids. They are also willing and ready at all times to provide refreshments for those who desire to have them do so. This club is sponsored by Mrs. VanDoorn and Mrs. Vanderhyde. 69 Band Firs! row — M. Murray, J. Porter, A. Ruthven, D. Anderson, S. Viebrock, R. Thornton, B. Sytsma, R. Quick, M. Brown, L. Courson, A. Farrell. Second row — R. Sprik, T. LeMieux, P. Bleckley, N. Hubbel, L. Lothschutz, R. Brown, C. Vender Veen, V. Haan, L. Lowing, J. Roskamp, S. Schmidt, J. Brittain. Third row — C. Pfahler, J. Badius, H. Murray, I. Schout, S. Baldus, C. Lowing, T. Modderman, T. Finkler, M. Massey, M. Miles, P. Chapman, E. Patrick. Fourth row—D. Hopwood, D. Herrinton, R. Gunneman, D. Sprik, W. Spencer, J. Van Rce, F. Meyer, N. Meerman, R. TerAvest, C. Lown, D. Hill. Fifth row — C. De Pender, F. Metzler, S. Walker, Mr. Dunn, G. Holman, D. Venema, S. Barnett. This year the band won the trophy at the Marching Festival at Sparta. This is the second year in succession we have won it and are required to win it just one more time to keep the trophy perman- ently. We had our annual Christmas Concert in combination with the chorus. At the Solo Ensemble Festival in February, David Anderson (drums) and Heather Murray (clarinet) received first divisions. The band received a first rating in the district Band and Orchestra Festival in March. This is the first time our band has achieved such a record. 70 Glee Club Firsf row — C. Marshall, L Mitchell, G. Holman, L. Barbrick, N. Bakes, M. Burns, S. Nelson, T. Hyzy, A. Vladika, C. Fliearman, B. Carlson, N. Young. Second row — H. Murray, M. McLenithon, N. Christian, D. Sietsema, D. Umlor, P. Schmidt, J. Schoen- born, B. Nuland, D. Cribley, M. VanDyke, J. Bakes, G. Dykstra, W. Vissers. Third row — Mr. Dunn, B. Bos, B. Sorensen, L. Zimmer, B. Umlor, B. Konyndyke, P. Sessions, L. Courson, B. Bennett, N. Swanson, N. Terpstra, R. Homrich, K. Hurley. Fourth row — S. Sullivan, D. Moelker, C. Pfahler, C. VanderVeen, S. Schout, J. Wilson, J. Terpstra, A. Clapp, R. King, S. Brammer, S. Veldman, C. Lampe. Fifth row — G. Hendricks, J. Wiersma, E. Westbrook, J. Modderman, P. Young, M. Nixon, C. Koster, B. VanderJagt, S. Koster, M. Hoek, P. VanderKam. The Chorus, which has thirty-six members, and the Girls’ Glee Club, which has twenty-six mem- bers, are two separte activities and meet in different groups. The Chorus, Girls’ GleeClub, and Band combined their talents in a Christmas Concert, which was given December 21. The program was a big success. The new risers purchased by the Music Par- ents were used. A second concert was given by the Chorus and Girls’ Glee Club. It was a combined spring and Easter concert, given in April. 71 Library First row — C. Bliss, E. Lintjer, Mrs. Titus, R. Diendorf, P. Parsons, D. Julien. Second row — B. Adema, B. Courtade, J. Modderman, L. Veldman, S. Koster, B. Handlogten, T. White. Art Department Mr. DeGues and his Art Department, where an appreciation of the aesthetic is co-ordinated with creativeness and the development of talent and skill. 72 Homecoming ings. The girls chose their own escorts. They were os follows: Earl Meermon, Helmer Nord- wall, Stanley Barnett, Wallace Riester, Arthur Thiss, and David Haan. Arlene chose Rolen Pfahler as king. Ray Hastings, village president, crowned Arlene queen, at the ceremony during the half of the football game. A dance sponsored by the Alumni was held after the game in the gym. Before the dance Rolen was crowned king, and the girls received their corsages. The Coopersville High School Homecoming was held October 2, at the time of the Zeeland game. For the third time a parade, consisting of floats made by each class and various other organizations, was held before the game. Arlene Bronkema was elected queen by popular vote of the student body. The court consisted of the foilwing girls: Mary Ann Farrell, Noreen Swanson, Nelvie Meerman, Carol Bliss, Effie Lou Ball, and Peggy Hast- K r i«s Pep Club First row—D. Downs, L. Plews, C. Pfahler, P. Hastings, P. Wolbrink, Miss Larson, N. Swanson, J. Roskamp, A. Ruthvcn, M. Farrell, D. Mcrkins, M. Cook. Second row — N. Terpstra, L. Schout, M. Chyene, H. Homrich, J. Wassenorr, A. Powers, S. Schmidt, M. Scott, B. Buell, D. Moelker, L. Lowing, B. Jubb, E. Lintjer. Third row — N. Bakes, D. Gordon, B. Pawloski, B. Sytsema, B. Schilling, M. Groleau, D. Reed, S. Nordwall, A. Tonis, E. Patrick, J. Helson, A. Sessions. Fourth row — J. Wagner, J. Rebentisch, J. Koppenol, A. Lundburg, M. Butler, L. McCue, V. Bronkema, J. VanRee, R. VanHaver, F. Dyke, D. Poelma, M. LeMieux. Fifth row — P. Haskins, F. Fynewever, P. Parsons, N. Meerman, B. Withey, C. Koster, E. Ball, D. Mer- gener, L. Grossenbacher, V. Blanton, R. VanDeWeg, L. Veldman, L. Walt, M. Burns. The Pep Club has been quite active this year. During the football season we sponsored a Dads’ Night. We also played a great part in the Homecoming celebration since we had charge of crown- ing ceremonies on the field, festivities in the gym after the game, and we also entered the float upon which the Queen and her court rode. In addition to this, we placed the “welcome signs in the halls for every home game, decorated the goal posts for all the home football games, and sponsored a Moms’ Night during the basketball season. Then too, we were responsible for all the Pep Meetings. We have tried to encourage good citizenship, good sportsmanship, and just plain “PEP! Until the beginning of this semester, we were sponsored by the Student Council; at the present time we are under the sponsorship of the Athletic Association. The officers for the year were as follows: President .........................Noreen Swanson Vice President.....................Janice Roskamp Secretary........................Arlene Bronkema Acting Secretary......................Pat Wolbrink Advisor..........................Miss Bejay Larson 74 Projectionists First row — G. Grossenbocher, E. Boll, D. Englesmon, Mr. Burger, R. Scott, R. Horling, L. Veldmon. Second row — G. Bush, J. Wiersmo, C. Nelson, P. VonderKom, J. Vender Meulen, M. Ruster, L De Pende , D. Conran, C. DePcnder, R. Moon, B. Courtade, R. Wiersma, B. Bennett, R. Diendorf. Cheerleaders C-tfftrvp - VKZHT Bible Club First row—N. Young, Alvin Eaton, A. Mitchell, C. Julien, M. Butler, K. Ruster, B. Handlogten, J. Noe, L. Borbrick, C. Holman, G. Dykstra, N. Swanson, B. Konyndyke. Second row — N. Meerman, A. Lundberg, J. Dyke, S. Schout, B. Davis, B. Alderink, D. Sietsma, A. Clapp, D. Julien, C. Bliss, E. Lintjer, R. Bennink, G. Buell, F. Dyke, J. Koppenol, C. Voshel, S. Koning. Third row —. C. Kragt, M. McLenithan, R. Halpin, J. Wolf, M. Vollema, S. Nelson, K. Schipper, M. Cook, C. Lowing, C. Porter, L. Schout, B. Bos, S. Bramer. Fourth row — J. Wilson, L. Hieftje, R. Scott, M. Hoek, J. DeWitt, L. Walt, D. Johnson, C. Creager, B. VanderJagt, N. Meerman, B. King, C. VanderVeen, M. Sietsema. Fifth row — G. Fredericks, C. Curtis, K. VanderJagt, Arnold Eaton, R. Horling, M. Ruster, W. Vissers, R. Modderman, S. Luben, L. Empie, R. Rredricks. Guri Club First row — N. Hubble, H. Murray, Dr. Lown, Mr. B. Murray, P. Bleckley, W. Lessien, C. lown. Second row—R. TerAvest, R. Gunneman, T. Johnson, D. Bronkema, L. Curtis, L. Cook, D. Herrinton, A. Hook, L. Murray. 77 Autographs 80 Varsity Football First row — D. Lowing, L. Ossewaarde, L. Bliss, H. Smoes, H. Nordwall, A. Thiss, D. Stevens, R. Brink, N. LeMieux, F. Scott. Second row — Mgr. J. Rohn, L. D. Taylor, L. Porter, P. Bleckley, L. DePender, W. Rcister, G. Grossen- bacher, P. Cross, C. Hollinshead, S. Barnett, D. Anderson, Mgr. J. Clay. Third row — Asst. Coach Mr. Koon, J. Tanis, M. Hintz, C. Stevens, R. Kromer, D. Rebentisch, B. Fish, C. Bennink, A. Alderink, T. Rasmussen, K. Potgeter, L. Wolf, Coach Mr. Timmerman. Our Broncos snorted, bucked, reared, and seemed subdued and tamed at times . . . but finally pawed their way into third place in the football circle this year. With only three regulars returning, our new coach, Mr. Timmerman, found the opening of the season left his team on the zero side of the scoring ledger, although the boys played good,hard football and showed improvement in each game. The Broncos had bowed to non-league North Muskegon 18-0, and to the Ken-New-Wa champions, Sparta 26-0 . . . both of which were rated among the top 10 teams in state class B competition. The Broncos then started down a better trail by blanking Zeeland in a hard fought game. When the final horn sounded, Coopersville was set to score from the 8 yard line, leaving the game a blank tie. The boys were not to be denied however, and at Hudsonville, Norman LeMieux—be- hind the drive of the whole team—tallied the first TD of the season . . . the beginning of a 26-0 victory. Again, at Cedar Springs, the Broncos hit pay dirt to win 7-0. In the trip to non-league Whitehall, the Broncos suffered a setback of 13-0, but the following week, reared back to win their most thrilling game from arch-rival, Comstock Park, by the score of 22-19. The let-down after the Comstock Park game, however, cost a loss at Fremont 26-7—and with it, second place in league standings. The Fremont game was also the last for these seniors: Art Thiss, Helmer Nordwall, Pat Cross, Wallace Reister, Dave Haan, Lowell Porter, Paul Bleckley, Clyde Hollinshead, Gay Grossenbacher, Len DePender, and Lester Ossewaarde. At the end of the season four Bronco players were placed on the first and second all Ken-New- Wa teams .... Pat Cross, Helmer Nordwall, Frank Scott, and Art Thiss. Honorable mention goes to all the players, managers, and coaches for their hours of hard work and their good sportsmanship in order to give Coopersville good representation on the field. 82 Reserve Football Team 1953 T7TP? First row — P. Anderson, J. Wolbrink, R. Smoes, B. Swanson, D. Anderson, D. Jablonske. Second row — T. Rasmussen, W. Stevens, E. LaMadline, R. Lampe, R. Grootenhuis, P. Earles, C. Lown, D. Hill. Third row — J. Versluis, W. Vissers, M. Burch, D. Herrinton, L. Cook, C. DePender, A. Schaap, T. Hastings, Coach Mr. Vassallo. SECOND TEAM FOOTBALL Coopersville 0 Fremont 26 Coopersville 6 Marne 7 Coopersville 7 Comstock Park 0 Coopersville 6 Zeeland 27 Coopersville 6 Sparta 19 83 First Team Basketball First row—R. Pfahler C. Bronkema, F. Scott, E. Meerman, A. Thiss. Second row—Mr. Vossallo, P. Bleckley, W. Ensing, W. Van Doom, A. Alderink, H. Smoes, D. Reben- tisch, J. Marsae, R. Grootenhuis. This year was another trophy winning basketball season for the Coopersville Broncos. The team was upset only by Hudsonville, after having a record of eleven wins and no losses. However, as a result of this loss, the team regained its spirit and went on to win the remaining four games, with improved ball playing. The team entered the tournaments in the new Grand Haven High School gym this year but was defeated by Muskegon Catholic Central. Many new records were set. Frank Scott surpassed Delton Wiersma's record of thirty-five points in one game by making forty-three points. The team bettered their record of seventy-five points in the '52-53 season for one game, making eighty-eight points in a game in the '53-54 season. Coach Angelo Vassallo also received the heighth of victories, with 113 wins against 39 losses. The individual scoring record of the lineup was also improved. Following Frank Scott’s record, Earl Meerman led the scoring with 266; Tip Bronkema followed with 170; Art Thiss totaled 145; and Roily Pfahler summed up 49. Paul Bleckley and Jerry Marsac rounded off the remaining graduates of this year. The team and their opponents' scores were: Coopersville 68 Grandville 33 Coopersville 66 Zeeland 47 Coopersville 51 North Muskegon 48 Coopersville 62 Comstock Pork 40 Coopersville 57 Grand Haven 28 Coopersville 69 Hudsonville 47 Coopersville 65 Cedar Springs 51 Coopersville 55 Fremont 50 Coopersville 77 Sparta 64 Coopersville 61 Zeeland 50 Coopersville 42 Comstock Park 30 Coopersville 66 Hudsonville 70 Coopersville 61 Belding 45 Coopersville 85 Cedar Spring 57 Coopersville 56 Fremont 48 Coopersville 88 Sparta 71 TOTAL 1029 779 ’Coopersville 43 Muskegon Catholic Central Tournament game. 84 Second Team Basketball First row — G. Smoes, R. Modderman, D. Showers, E. Buist, L. Cook, E. Rycengo, D. Bronkema, C. De Pender, R. Groeneveld. Second row — B. Swanson, L. Ingalls, T. Hastings, N. LeMieux, H. Vender Heuvel, Mr. Koon, J. Holman, A. Schaap, K. Krieger, C. town. The “Little Broncos” had a fairly successful season with their new coach, Mr. Koon. A record of nine wins and seven loses is a considerable improvement over previous years. Th scores were as follows: Coopersville 33 Grandville 21 Coopersville 33 Zeeland 43 Coopersville 35 North Muskegon 49 Coopersville 32 Comstock Park 41 Coopersville 23 Grand Haven 33 Coopersville 40 Hudsonville 38 Coopersville 41 Cedar Springs 23 Coopersville 44 Fremont 55 Coopersville 44 Sparta 21 Coopersville 31 Zeeland 42 Coopersville 42 Comstock Park 32 Coopersville 51 Hudsonville 45 Coopersville 37 Belding 24 Coopersville 57 Cedar Springs 46 Coopersville 44 Fremont 50 Coopersville 51 Sparta 28 TOTAL 638 591 S6 Girl’s Basketball First row — V. Blanton, D. Gordon, N. Meermon, E. Ball, D. Mergener, F. Fynewever, D. Merkins, N. Swanson. Second row—Miss Streeter, P. Hostings, M. Butler, A. Tonis, J. Roskamp, J. VanRee, S. Constantine, P. Wolbrink, E. Patrick, C. Pfohler, S. Schmidt, T. Finkler. The girl's Ken-New-Wa league basketball team furthered their experiments in working out a sys- tem for playing. This year the teams were given two points for each victory and in the end the teams played it off. Hudsonville gained the championship with 12 points, and Coopersville and Comstock Park were a close tie with 10 points. Sparta took third place with no points. All the games were well played, and those lost were very close. Besides having fun playing, the girls enjoyed a lunch served by the home team after the game and became acquainted with the other girls. The season was topped off by a banquet at Coopersville, where everyone had a won- derful time. Miss Streeter is losing a number of girls this year, but will have very dependable girls left for next year. Her line-up this year consisted of Effie Lou Ball, a Senior with 161 points during the year, placing second in league standings; Nelvie Meerman, a Senior with 88 points, seventh in league standings; and Diane Gordon, a Senior with 32 points, placing tenth in the league. The guards, who proved to be dependable, were Donna Jean Mergener and Dixie Merkins, both Seniors, and Faye Fyneweaver, a Junior. Other dependable Seniors who shared the team’s victories were Shir- ley Constantine, a forward with seven points, and Patsy Wolbrink and Ann Tanis, guards. These girls will long remember the nights of practice and the fun of every game they have played during their years in high school. Coopersville 41 Byron Center 27 Coopersville 25 Hudsonville 26 Coopersville 31 Comstock Park 34 Coopersville 40 Hudsonville 31 Coopersville 46 Comstock Park 40 Coopersville 47 Sparta 35 Coopersville 40 Comstock Park 41 Coopersville 44 Sparta 33 TOTAL 314 267 87 First Team Baseball Firs row — 1. Porter, R. Hecksel, H. Nordwoll, J. Rohn, G. Grossenbacher, Mr. Koon, D. Englesmon, M. Rustcr, W. Reister, L De Pender. Second row — T. Dey, E. La Madline, C. Stevens, L. D. Taylor, B. Harmsen, M. Hintz, H. Smoes, J. Fritz, R. Kromer, R. Horling, D. Beld, D. Deal, M. Hecksel. BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 9 Grand Haven Home April 14 Zeeland Away April 22 Cedar Springs Home April 29 Comstock Park Away May 6 Sparta Home May 10 Grand Haven Away May 13 Fremont Away May 24 Hudsonville Home 89 Second Team Baseball First row — J. Hillman, A. Schaap, R. Modderman, P. Earles, R. Groeneveld, D. Herrinton, C. DePender, R. Smoes, M. Dehn, M. Burch, H. VanderHeuvel, D. Nelson. Second row — W. Naninga, T. Hiler, C. Cribley, P. Anderson, J. Pomer, J. Versluis, K. Krieger, D. Hopwood, H. Maycroft, D. Hehl, W. Goll, J. Holman, R. Bramer, D. Lampe, A. Vrablic, D. Rose, H. VondeWeg, T. Holmes, B. Hecksel, D. Johnson, Mr. Koon. SECOND TEAM BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 20 Marne Away April 27 Union Home May 4 Sparta Home May 18 Marne Home 90 Track First row — K. Potgeter, D. Stevens, C. Bronkema, L. Lambregtse, R. Pfahler, P. Bleckley, N. Hubbel. Second row—M. Miller, R. Ritz, J. Clay, L. Bliss, B. Crocker, W. Stevens, B. Swanson, J. Bouwkamp, I. Wolf, W. McAuley, R. Gunneman, C. Curtiss, B. Fish. Third row—M. Wolbrink, D. Johnson, L. Ingalls, N. Le Mieux, G. Bouwman, D. Showers, T. Johnson, S. Barnett, F. Kromer, E. Hannenburg, L. Ossewaorde, F. lampe, E. Zuidema, P. Hovingh, T. Hastings, B. Fiers, D. Lowing, Mr. Timmerman. Fourth row — B. Brink, M. De Jong, A. Alderink, J. Smith, F. Scott, L. Curtiss, J. Terpstra, T. Rasmussen, J. Gross. Tennis First row— Mr. Vassallo, J. Tonis, D. Conran, D. Haan, J. Morsoc. Second row —- W. Lessien, D. Bronkema, I. Cook, B. VanDoorn, D. Hill. 91 e ,V A Broncos, Fremont Continue Kenewa Loop Leading ;newa league basketball teams give Coopersville one of its tough-138 to 30 f, v V ,.n «h.ir er arguments in the league, were| the ' -' VV Kenewa wound up their preholH ence busin� er arguments in the league, ““‘ t -j, . missinr on their shots off the fasti C CYV' Oil1' , P, v ence busm� - break 'aced something of k t AAV Ti •S? o-o %� � ! pit� } V V , G „oc v e „ CA“ ( 1 Broncos Deft Girl,' Team CmWS,� . F„ Win V , V% V ' team fo S e- The ciris’ basketball played and won their first game of the 1953-54 season, December 17 against Byron Center 41-27. Effie Lou Ball was “high-pom with 16. The starting lin ' « Effie Lou Ball, Nelyi fftT) £ 7« Ed' ' '■ Top B «rones Win 5i-4flOverBeIr,‘ Diane Gordon Fynewev; art Q yW umtet Y0' 1 yv? me , AS V‘ t CP , ? v iS' PerS?,;„ Ut°pS B r SP° rid . '0 LW A r ,i‘°r •JrOv. tyf Ob ■£ W «T Y t C in f£ul r°ncos of aj., Lead Crtrifl£s’ fcdar I G 68 e .. ()tUer vp ess newc Comstock Park iumphed, 40 to 3: ted as a likely fac t'1 one club into Broncos Beat Chix, N. Muskegon, Coach Vassallo Gets His 101 st Win r 93 Congratulations to the Seniors Left to right—F. Maycroft, F. Moulter, B. Hecksel, K. Hastings, M. TerAvest, G. Smoes, A. Smoes, P. Meerman, L. Bouwkamp, M. Hostings, J. Fynewever, Superintendent A. Robinson. Compliments of the Bus Drivers 94 Services.........9:30 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. Sunday School...............11:00 A. M. PASTOR — REV. RAYMOND C. SCHAAP YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT THE ALLENDALE REFORMED CHURCH Congratulations To The Class of ’54 S. G. LAMMERS, INC. Coopersville, Michigan 96 Compliments of JOSEPH N. SMITH Livestock Dealer Marne Michigan KNAPP’S MUSIC HOUSE 253 Monroe, N. W., Grand Rapids Serving Students In West Michigan Schools for Over 40 Years Grand Rapids Michigan WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00 W.Y.P.S. 7:00 Evening Worship 7:45 Wednesday 7:45 PASTOR — REV. 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