Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1955 volume:

nineteen fifty-five Z E N I T H Published Annually by Senior Staff of Coopersville High School Coopersville, Michigan Accredited by University of Michigan North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges The Michigan Secondary School College Agreement Plan Mr. John H. LaDuke Sponsor 2 3 Mr. Luther Janies Mulder Born 1889 - Died 1954 A capable and respected member of the Board of Education for more than 30 years. A man of big stature, physically, mentally and in his love for hoys and girls. 4 Dedication The Zenith staff and Senior ('.lass of 1955, take great pride in dedicating this year’s production to our beloved teacher, friend, and advisor — Miss Esther Streeter. In the many years she has been with us. Miss Streeter has not only been our teacher but our promoter. She has served as a senior class advisor, literature teacher, girls’ basketball coach, and a friend to all. We realize this is but a small way to express our grat- itude for all she has done; it is with great sincerity we dedicate this ZENITH of 1955 in her honor. 5 The Class of 1955 Foreword It is the wish of the senior class and production staff that tliis yearbook serve as a fond reminder of our high school days in the years which are to come; and that the learning we acquired here will serve us well as future citizens in a democratic society. CLASS OF ’55 6 Board of Education G. Fynewever, I). Riemergma, Dr. H. A. Schwartz, W. Shears, B. Hekhuis. The Board of Education wishes to congratulate the Class of 1955 and encourage each student to gain further know- ledge in his or her chosen vocation. The many problems that confront the coming genera- tions in all walks of life certainly are going to demand a better understanding of social, political, and spiritual liv- ing — which higher education can help to supply. Not only are those people to benefit that avail themselves of higher learning but likewise the community will be enriched through their contributions. It has been a pleasure to serve you somewhat indirectly in your educational life, and our faith and hope for your success shall continue. 7 Board of Education Table of c o N T E N T S FACULTY SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS ACTIVITIES ADVERTISING 8 ! !« «i S® Km $ B 9 Autographs 10 For tlie planning, the seemingly endless amount of work, and the novel ideas that have gone into !h is edition of the ZENITH the staff and adviser, Mr. John LaDuke, deserve a high degree of praise. To the advertisers, also, we express our gratitude for their financial assistance. We consider their continued advertising as a token of their good will and of their faith in the youth. Allen G. Robinson, Superintendent Bachelor of Arts, Greenville College, III. Master of Arts, University of Michigan The hours spent, the teamwork nec- essary, and the leadership required in producing this year’s ZENITH stand as a tribute to the staff and adviser. The pride of accomplishment is theirs, and the pleasure of memories of this school year is ours, simply by thumbing through its pages. Russell F. Conran, Principal Bachelor of Arts. Western Michigan College Master of Arts, University of Michigan The davs of high school are over for you members of the Class of 1955. You will go on to new fields of endeavor and meet many new challenges. The ZENITH will be your record of your days of preparation for the future. It has faithfully and ade- quately recorded your efforts thus far, and will always remind you of the days you spent at Coopersville High School. Congratulations to the staff of the ZEN- ITH for a fine job. John Noe, Jr. Elementary Principal Bachelor of Arts. Michigan State College Master of Arts, University of Michigan 12 BARKER, ALBERTA Bachelor of Arts, Salem College Elementary Provisional Certificate Fourth Grade BLAKKAN, PAUL Bachelor of Science, Michigan State College Secondary Provisional Certificate Mathematics Junior Class Co-Sponsor BOESKOOL, JACK Bachelor of Arts, Hope College Secondary Provisional Certificate Vocal Music Chorus BAKKER, HAROLD Bachelor of Arts, Salem College Secondary Provisional Certificate Social Studies Sophomore Class Co-Sponsor Future Teachers Co-Sponsor BOER, RACHEL Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Education Master of Arts, University of Michigan Elementary Permanent Certificate Eighth Grade BURGER, KENNETH Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Education Permanent Secondary Certificate Science and Mathematies Camera Club Projectionists Club Science Club 13 BUSMAN, JACOB Bachelor of Arts, Hope College Secondary Provisional Certificate English 10 Speech Dramatics Sophomore Co-Sponsor CHAPMAN, ELSA Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Education Life Certificate Third Grade COLES, 1MOGENE Bachelor of Science, Michigan State Normal College Secondary Provisional Certificate Eighth Grade DE CUES, ROBERT Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State College Secondary Provisional Certificate Art and Industrial Arts Sentinel Co-Sponsor DE MAAGD, LYDIA Bachelor of Arts, Hope College Life Certificate Fifth Grade FINLAW, ANNE Buchelor of Arts, Hope College Secondary Provisional Certificate Seventh Grade 14 GKIS, MARION Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Education Life Certificate First Grade IIANNUM, ZELBA Bachelor of Arts, Greenville College Secondary Provisional Certificate Physical Education Girls Counselor Student Council Sponsor Future Nurses HUBBEL, INEZ Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College Elementary Provisional Certificate Sixth Grade HANCHETT, HELEN Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State Normal College Life Certificate Seventh Grade HARRIS, HARRY Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Purdue University Secondary Provisional Certificate Vocational Agriculture Future Farmers of America KOON, DARRELL Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State College Secondary Provisional Certificate Business Education Second Team Basketball Assistant Football Baseball Junior Class Co-Sponsor 15 LA DUKE, JOHN H. Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Education Master of Arts, University of Michigan Secondary Permanent Certificate Social Studies Annual Staff Sponsor Boys’ Counselor LARSON, BUTTY JANE Bachelor of Arts, Central Michigan College of Education Secondary Permanent Certificate Business education General Business, Office Practice Shorthand, General Mathematics Pep Club, Cheerleading MURRAY, NORMA Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Education Master of Arts, University of Michigan Life Certificate Second Grade MOXON, ALICE Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan Secondary Permanent Certificate Biology Science Science Club RUSTER, HESTER Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Education Life Certificate English Freshman Class Co-Sponsor SPEET, HERMAN Bachelor of Arts, Hope College Secondary Permanent Certificate English-Foreign Language Driver Education Senior Class Co-Sponsor 16 STREETER, ESTHER Bachelor of Arts. Western Michigan College of Education Master of Arts University of Michigan Life Certificate English Senior Class Co-Sponsor Girls’ Basketball TITUS, VADEENE Bachelor of Arts, Greenville College, University of Iowa Secondary Provisional Certificate English Library VANDERHYDE, ELIZABETH Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Education Life Certificate Homemaking Home Economies Club 4-H Club TIMMERMAN, GORDON Bachelor of Arts, Hope College Secondary Provisional Certificate Social Studies Boys’ Physical Education Football, Track Junior High Basketball UTLEY, FREDERICK Bachelor of Music Education, University of Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate Instrumental Music Camera Club Co-Sponsor VANDER PLOEG, ESTHER Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College Western Michigan College of Education Elementary Provisional Certificate Kindergarten 17 VAN DORN, GAYL Bachelor of .Arts, Calvin College Commercial Life Certificate Business Education Sentinel 1 11 Knitting VASSALLO, ANGELO Bachelor of Arts, Fairmont State College Master of Arts, West Virginia University Secondary Permanent Certificate Social Studies Basketball, Tennis Second Team Football WATKINS, EUGENE B. Master of Arts. Ball State Teachers College Taylor Uni versity Secondary Permanent Certificate Industarial Arts 18 MARSAC, JANE Secretary VELDMAN, LEONA Secretary ARNOLD, CONRAD Custodian TER A VEST, SY VILLA Secretary KALDUS, FLOYD Custodian NICHOLSON, WILLIAM Custodian 19 RADFORD, LEE Custodian In memory of Lawrence James kastelin, a member of our eighth grade, who died suddenly April 22, 1955, we dedicate this page. The Staff 20 Seniors OU ROftB HF s ColAE TO THt 21 Sharon Sullivan Valedictorian Salutatorian Dorcas Johnson Douglas Conran Elizabeth A amler Jagt Judith VanRee Sharon Viebrock Eloise Davidson Patricia Stephens Dale Sprik Janet Davison Betty Bugbee Gerard a Breen ('.lass Motto Don’t stare up the steps of opportunity; But step up the stairs. Class Colors Beige and Brown Class Flower Yellow Carnation 23 Senior Class Officers Seated, left to right: Sharon Sullivan, Treasurer: L. D. Taylor, Vice President; Larry Bliss, President; Judy YanRee, Secretary. Standing: Miss Streeter, Mr. Speet, Class Advisors. 24 ALDERINK, ARLYN J.“Curl? “There is a history in all men's lives.” Physical Education I Football 2-3 4 Basketball 2-3-4 Trock 2-3-4 Varsity Club 4 BAKES, NORMA J. “Norm “She is not the rose, but the hot lived near it.” General Music 1 Chorus 2-3-4 Physicol Education 1-2 Pep Club 3-4 Annual Staff 4 Junior Ploy Crew Home Ec. Club 4 library 4 I BALDUS, SUSAN M. “let every man mind his own business.” Physical Education 2-3 Driver Education 3 library 4 Band 2-3-4 General Music 1 Pep Club 4 Junior and Senior Play Crew BARNETT, STANLEY L. “Stan “This gentleman is one for the books. Football 1-2-3-4 Band 2-3-4 Trock 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2 Camera Club 4 Senior Ploy Crew Industrial Arts Club 4 Varsity Club 2-4 Bible Club 3-4 BARTHOLOMEW, VIRGINIA M. “Ginny “A still small voice Physical Education 1-2 Pep Club 3-4 Drivers Education 3 General Music 1 Basketball 2 library 4 Junior ond Senior Ploy Crew Camera Club 4 Future Teachers Club 3 BELD, RICHARD L “Dick “Upon second thought -- Baseboll 3-4 Physical Education 1-2-3 Driver Education 4 Art 4 BENNINK, CARROLL B. “Cob “Beauty attracts us men.” Football 3-4 Track 2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2-3 Varsity Club 3-4 Camera Club 3-4 Science Club 4 F. F. A. 1-2 Senior Ploy Crew Junior Ploy BLISS, LARRY L. “Junior “Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.” Football 1-2-3-4 Trock 2-3 Physical Education 1 -2-3-4 Varsity Club 3-4 Class President 4 Class Vice President 3 Senior Ploy Junior Rotarian 25 BOLTHOUSE, BERNARD L. “Berm “Beware of bashfulness.' F.F.A. 1.23-4 Physical Education 1-2-4 Drive; Education 4 Sentinel Stafi 3 BREEN, GERARDA R. “An open mind affords the opportunity of dropping a worthwhile thought into it. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 1-4 Glee Club 3 Knitting Club 2 Operetta 3 Pep Club 4 BRINK, ROBERT E. “Bob “A kind of mixture of naughty boy and angles.' Annual Staff 4 Football 2-3-4 Basketball 1-2 Track 1-2-3-4 Comoro Club 1-2 Junior Play Varsity Club 3-4 Driver Education 3 Physical Education 1-2 Q 14 naughty boy BRONKEMA, CLIFFORD W. Hi ' “A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Trock 3-4 Physical Education 1-2 Projectionist 4 Baseball 1 F. F. A. 1-23-4 Drivers Education 4 BRONKEMA, IVAN J. “Bud “Borrow trouble for yourself if that’s your nature, but don't lend it to your neighbors. ' Physical Education 1 Student Council 2-4 BUELL, BELVA C. “As merry as the day is long. Cheerleader 3-4 Chorus 2 Driver Education 2 Physical Education 1-2 Pep Club 3-4 Student Council I Basketball 2 Senior Ploy Bible Club 3-4 General Music 1 BUCBEE, BETTY L. “Sneexie “We call it only pretty Betty's way.” Entered from Hesperia 4 Office Practice 4 Pep Club 4 BURNS, MARILYN J. “Wary” “Her heart is like a singing bird.” Physical Education 1-2 Student Council 2 Class Treasurer 1 Homo Economics Club 2 Driver Education 3 Junior and Senior Play Crew Office Proctice 4 Pep Club 3-4 26 BURSMA' EDW ARI) L. Ed I can rasis: everything but temptation.” Physical Education 1-2-3 Camera Club I Kitchen 4 Orivers Education 2 BUSH, GLENN E. ’■ will live like a bachelor.” Projectionist 3-4 Physical Education 1-2 Track Manager 1-2 General Music 1-2 BUTLER, MOLLY J. The moon on one hand, th on the other.” Physical Education Basketball 1-23-4 Bible Club 12-3-4 Chorus 2 General Music I Queen's Court 4 Pep Club 3-4 Drivers Education Camera Club 3 Junior and Senior Annual Staff 4 Sentinel Staff 4 Class Secretary 2 Of CONRAN, DOUGLAS R. Doug A man always has two reasons lor doing anything—a good reason and tho real reason.” Junior Roforian football 1-2 Tennis 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-34 Chorus 1-2-4 Operetta 3 Driver Education 2 Projectionist 3 Varsity Club 3-4 Sentinel Staff 1-3-4 COOK, KEITH J. Away from the world and its cares.” Physicol Education 1-2 Drivers Training 3 COOK, MARIE M. Cookie Hearts don't change much after all.” Generol Music 1 Physical Education 1-2 Pep Club I-2-3-4 Chorus 2 Projectionist 3 Senior Play Crew Future Nurses Club 2-3 Camera Club 3 Annual Staff 4 Junior Play COOLER, DARLENE S. Dor “laugh and be well.” Physical Education 1-2-3 Junior Band 2 Projectionist 4 27 CRIBLEY, DON'S ETTA M. “Don loyalty is the greatest good in the human heart. Physical Education 1 -2 Knitting Club 1-2 Glee Club 3 Operetta 3 Chorus 4 Pep Club 4 Office Practice 4 CROCKER, BRENT “Crock” I'm just as big for me as you are big for you. Physicol Education 1-2-3 Track 1-2-3-4 Projectionist 4 CURTISS, CHARLES E. “Chuckr Saying is one thing; doing is another. Physical Education 1-2 Track 3 DAVIDSON, ELOISE J. “Elo bright os young diamonds in the morning dew. Physical Education 1-2 Library 4 Junior Play Crew Driver Education 3 Future Teachers Club 3-4 Office Practice 3 Closs Treasurer 3 Senior Ploy DAVISON, JANET L. “Jon It is not the number of hours you put in — it's whot you put in the hours that counts. Physicol Education 1-2-3 Pep Club 4 Office Practice 4 Driver Education 3 General Music I Junior Ploy DEAL, D. DANIEL “Dan I can be pushed just so far. Physical Education 1-2-3 Boteboll 2-3-4 ELKINS, PETER 0. “Pete” He's a sure card. Basketball I.2-3-4 Baseball 1-2 Physical Education 1-2 Junior Play Crew Football 1 Operetta 3 ENSING, WILLARD “Willie” How few are found with real talents blest, and incomparable handsomeness. Basketball 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Junior Ploy Varsity Club 3-4 Closs Secretory 1 28 FISH, BRUCE K. ’'There'II be a hot time in the old town tonight.” Football 2-3-4 Boseball 1-2-4 Track 3 Oriver Education 3 Physical Education 1-2-3 Vorsity Club 4 F. F. A. I-2-3-4 Operetta 3 Industrial Arts Club 4 FREDRICKS, CERAM) A. Jerry”' Put you in this pickle.” Physical Education 1-2-3 Track 2 Projectionist 4 Industrial Arts Club 4 Rifle Club 1 F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Driver Education 3 FRIT , JAMES R. Jim” ”The first thing to do, kill oil the cops.” Baseball 1-2-3 4 Basketball 2 Student Council 3-4 Vorsity Club 3-4 Physical Education 1-2-3 Class Vice President 1-2 Junior Rotarian FYNEW EVER, FAYE H. There was a star danced, ond u« it she was born.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 Sentinel Staff Class President Band 1-2-4 Future Nurses Club Camera Club 3-4 Pep Club 3-4 Queen's Court 4 Physical Education Projectionist 3 Bible Club 3-4 Junior ond Senior Operetta 3 4 V 1-2 Play Crew HARM SEN, ROBERT I). Hob” Them that ask no questions isn’t told a lie.” Physical Education 1-2-3 Baseball 3 HASKINS, PHYLLIS A.‘7V� y What you are to be, you ore now becoming.” Physical Education 1 -2 Basketball 2 Pep Club 3-4 Camera Club 4 General Music I Art 4 Junior and Senior Play Crew Drivers Education 3 HASTINGS, PEGGY L. “Lulu Big things come in little packages.” Basketball 1.2-3-4 Bond 1-2-4 Drivers Education 3 Queen's Court 3 Queen 4 Cheerleading 2-3-4 Future Nurses Club 2-3-4 Bible Club 4 Student Council 1-3-4 Sentinel Staff 4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Junior ond Senior Play Crew General Music 1 Physical Education 1-2 HECKSKL, MERLE L. Mule” Rome was not built in a day.” Physical Education 1-2-3 F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3 29 HECkSEL, NORMA J. ’Lady free from core and worry. Physical Education 1 -2 Pep Club 4 Office Practice 4 General Music 1 HEIBEL, E ANGELINE I). “Vangie. How come her eyes so bright? Entered from Muskegon 4 Office Practice 4 Senior Ploy Crew Future Teachers Club 4 Chorus 4 Pep Club 4 IIELSEN, JOSEPHINE M. “Jo Kindness is a golden chain by which society is bound together. ..... Office Practice 4 Driver Education 3 Physical Education 1-2 HINT . MELVIN J. “Mel All men think all men mortal, but themselves. Footboll 3-4 Baseball 3-4 Varsity Club 3-4 Junior Ploy Crew HORLING, ROGER A. “Ron Learning by study, must be won. F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Traci: 1 Baseboll 1-4 General Music 1 Physical Education 1-2 Projectionist 3 HUDSON, MARY E. A dark haired maiden. Art 3 4-H Club 2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2 Pep Club 4 Home Economics Club 4 Future Teachers Club 4 4-H Knitting Club 4 Driver Education 3 Junior ond Senior Play Crew HUZY, THEOPHILA A. “77.™ ’ No better than she should be. Physical Education 1 Office Practice 4 General Music 1 Chorus 3 Pep Club 4 JOHNSON, DALE R. A penny for your thoughts. F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3-4 Physicol Education 1-2-3 Driver Education 2 Kitchen 4 30 JOHNSON, DORCAS M. A Christian it the highest styli oi man. Physicol Educotion 1-2 Bible Club 1 -2-3-4 Home Economics Club 1-2-3 Pep Club 4 JOHNSON, SUSAN E. “Ear line Though she be little, she is fierce. Physicol Educotion 1-2 General Music 1 Chorus 2 Driver Educotion 2 Home Economics Club 3-4 Projectionist 4 Library Staff 4 JUBB, BONNIE L. ■'Music is well said to be the speech of ongels. Physicol Education 1-2 Basketball 2-4 Junior ond Senior Play Crew Operetta 3 Chorus 1 Student Council 2 Pep Club 3-4 Camera Club 4 Driver Educotion 3 KEENEY, JEAN M. Jennie She has a heart as sound as a bell. Home Economics Club 1-4 Physical Education 1-2 Art 3-4 KINO, BARBARA J. Barb A mistress moderately fair. Entered from Muskegon 3 Driver Education 3 General Music 3 Pep Club 4 Office Practice 4 KONYNDYK, W. HAROLD Harry I am slow of study. Physicol Education 1-2 Driver Educotion 3 Senior Play Crew Kitchen 3 KOSTER. CAROLYN A. Cudy A kind heart is the fountain of goodness. Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 3-4 Home Economics Club Studen; Council 4 Annual Stoff 4 Pep Club 3-4 Junior ond Senior Play Cr Futuro Nurses Club 4-H Club 3 Driver Educotioi Operetto 3 KROMER, RAYMOND L. Kay Silence is a great peacemaker. Football 2-3-4 Basketball 2 Baseball 2-3-4 F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Driver Education 3 Physical Education 1-2 31 LAMBREGTSE, LAW RENCE G. Urrf Life it a jest, and oil things show it; I thought to one , but now I know it.” Football 2-3-4 Trock 2-34 baseball 1 Varsity Club 3-4 LAM PE, CAROLYN L. “Be not the slave of words.” General Music 1 Chorus 2-3-4 Home Economics Club 4 Physical Education 1-2 Library 4 LOWING, LOTTIE J. “To the young, everything it fun.” Physicol Education 1-2 Pep Club 3-4 Camera Club 3 Office Practice 4 Junior and Senior Ploy Crew General Music 1 Bond 1-2-3 LUKKN, MARLENE A. “No legocy it to rich at honesty.” Physical Education 1-2 General Music 3 Knitting Club 2 Pep Club 4 Driver Education 4 LESSIEN, WARREN I). “Warnie” Ask and loom.” Physicol Education 1-2 Tennis 3-4 Rifle Club 1 -2-3-4 General Music 3 LOWING, DONALD E. Dan Ahl Every inch a king!” Football 1 -2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2 F. F. A. 1-2 Varsity Club 3-4 Track 3-4 Senior Play Crew Projectionist 2 Mm-LEOD, KENNETH N. M(tc It it sometimes the man who opens the door, who is the lost one to enter tho room.” Entered from Detroit 3 Senior Ploy Science Club 4 Kitchen 4 MAHYNSM, RICHARD M. -Dick” “There it o time for all things. Physical Education 1 -2-3 Baseball 1 -2-3-4 F. F. A. 3 32 MARSHALL, CHARLOTTE F. Young in limbs and judgment old. Physical Education 1-2 Office Proctice 4 4-H Knitting Club 2-3 General Music 1 Driver Education 3 Chorus 3 Pep Club 4 MAZUREK, MARJORIE A. “Marge” She's all that fancy pointed her. Physical Education 1-2 Student Council I Office Practice 4 Pep Club 3-4 Senior and Junior Play Home Economics Club 2 Driver Training 3 McCUE, LOIS L. “Loie” Not to go back, is somewhot to advance, and men must walk before they dance. Physical Education 1-2 Basketball 1 Junior and Senior Ploy Crew Office Proctice 4 library 4 Driver Education 3 Pep Club 3-4 Home Economics Club 2 MERGENER, DOLORES L. “Deo” A true friend is a friend forever. Entered from Grand Rapids 2 Physical Education 2-3 Chorus 4 library 4 Office Proctice 4 Pep Club 4 Junior and Senior Ploy Crew METZLER, FREDERICK M. “Fred” 'Men are most opt to believe, what they least understand. Bond 1-2-3-4 Junior and Senior Play Physical Education 1-2 Annual Stoff 4 Sentinel Staff 2 Driver Education 2 General Music 1 MILES, MARIAN M. A wise and understanding heart. Physical Education 1-2 Bond 1-2-3 Future Nurses Club 2-3 Driver Training 3 Camera Club 3 MILLER, MARVIN F. “Marv” It is bolter to have no ideas than false ones. Physical Education 1-2-3 Track 1-2-3-4 F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 MITCHELL, ALICE P. “Feaches” Being in a hurry is one of the tributes she pays to life. 4-H Club 3-4 Physical Education 1-2 General Music 1 Future Teachers Club 3-4 33 MODDERMAN, RICHARD (;. nick' ”1 will be the pattern of all patience.” Physical Education 1-2-3 Driver Education 1 Band 1 H MOELKER, DONNA M. “Don” ”Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Entered from Grand Rapids 2 Physical Education 2 Driver Education 3 Chorus 3-4 Sentinel Staff 2 Pep Club 2-3-4 Junior and Senior Play Crew Operetta 3 Future Nurses Club 2-3 Annual Staff 4 Home Economics Club 4 Student Council 4 NIXON, MARJORIE A. “Margie” ‘'Studious to please.” Physical Education 1-2 Chorus 1-2-3 Operetta 3 Driver Education 3 Pep Club 4 Office Practice 4 PANZL, ELIZABETH A. “Hetty” ”Not a merrier maid there was.” Entered from Wright 3 Office Practice 4 4-H Club 3 Driver Education 3 PATRICK, EM I LIE L. W The will to do, the soul to dare.” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Majorette 2-3-4 Band 1-23-4 Future Nurses Club 1 Pep Club 3-4 Junior Ploy Crew Physical Education 1-2 General Music I PECK, MARY A. A merry heart goes all the way.” Physicol Education 1-2 Homo Economics Club I Future Nurses Club 3-4 PERRIN, DIANE M. A maiden never bold.” General Music 1-3 Driver Education 4 Physical Education 1-2 Pep Club 4 PETERSON, DOLORES E. “Dee” ”Knowledge comes; but wisdom lingers.” Future Nurses Club 3-4 Pep Club 4 34 POELMA, JOANE “Jo” You ore never fully dressed, until you put on a smile. Pep Club 4 Home Economics Club 2 Physical Education 1-2 Driver Education 3 POTGETTER, KENNETH I). “Ken” Life it really simple, but men insist on making it complicated. Track 2-3-4 Football 3-4 Physical Education 1 -2 PROBST, CHARLOTTE M. “Sherry Her pencil drew whale'er her soul designed. Home Economics Club 1-2-4 Physical Education 1-2 Driver Education 4 Annual Staff 4 j Art 2-3-4 K Junior and Senior Ploy REBENTISCH, A. DONALD Rebn Oh! What men dare dol Football 2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2-3 Basketball 2-3-4 Band 1 Track 2-3 Class President 1 Driver Education 3 Varsity Club 4 Chorus 4 Junior and Senior Play Crew Baseball 4 Industrial Arts Club 4 ROHN, ELIZ BETH C. “Betty Whether the charmer sinner it or saint it; if folly grow romantic, I point it. Art 12-3-4 Physical Education 1-2 Junior and Senior Ploy Chorus 4 Annual Staff 4 ROSKAMP, JANICE A. “Jan Laugh yourself into stitches. Physical Education 1-2 Basketball 1-2-3 4 Band 1 -2-3-4 Cheerleading 2-3-4 General Music 1 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Senior Play Crew Sentinel Staff 4 Bible Club 2 Office Practice 4 Junior Play RUSTER. KENNETH D. “Ken” He thot blushes is not quite a brute. Student Council 4 Driver Education 4 General Music 1 Basketball 1 Physical Education 1-2 Operetta 3 Art 4 Kitchen 4 Office Practice 4 Junior Rotarian SCOTT, FRANK J. Men ore only boys grown tall. Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 1-2-3-4 Track 3-4 Physical Education 1-2 Baseball 1-2 Vorsity Club 3-4 F.F.A. 12-3-4 35 SCHARPHORN, KI TH E. rKnt lir “Fair and softly goes for.” General Music 1 Physical Education 1-2 Art 3 Driver Education 3 Home Economics Club 3 Pep Club 4 SCHMIDT, SHELBY J. “Jean” Dotes and faces their brains encumber, they know your name and your telephone number.” Physical Education 1-2 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Cheerleading 2-3-4 Pep Club 2-3-4 Student Council 4 Closs Treasurer 2 Operetta 3 Junior Ploy Crew Band 1-2-3 Bible Club 4 SMITH, LAURENCE R. “Larry” He keeps on the windy side of core.” Entered from Muskegon 3 Art 3 SMITH, ROSELLA V. “Rosie' Study the past if you would divine the future.” Physical Education 1-2 Art 3-4 Driver Education 3 Home Economics Club 3-4 Library 4 SMOES, HERMAN G. “Herm Rest first, and then work.” F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Baseball 12-3-4 Varsity Club 3-4 Physical Education 1 Driver Education 4 SPENCER, WILLIAM J “Bill” Born for success it seemed.” F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Bond 1-2-3-4 Camera Club 3-4 Industrial Arts Club 4 Physical Education 2 General Music 1 SPRIK, DALE R. As clear as a whistle.” Physical Education 1-2 Band 1-2-3-4 STEPHENS, PATRICIA A. “Par The gentle mind, by gentle deed is known.” Physical Education 1-2 General Music 1 4-H Club 3 Art 3-4 Junior Play Crew Driver Education 3 36 STEVENS, CHARLES T. “Chuck” “Knock os you please, there's nobody ot home.” Football 1-23-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 STEVENS, DAVID I). “Dave” He proved the best man in the field.” Football 1 -2-3-4 Track 1-23-4 Vanity Club 3-4 F. F. A. 1 2-3-4 Junior Rotarion STILES, NORM AN L. “Normie Ahl Fate, cannot a man be wise without a beard9” Physical Education 1-2 Football 2 Driver Education 3 SULLIVAN, SHARON L. “Sully” ” 'Tis good to be merry and wise.” Entered from Grand Rapids 2 Physical Education 2 Basketball 2 Chorus 3 Operetta 3 Pep Club 4 Class Treasurer 4 Driver Education 3 Office Practice 4 SYSWERDA, MARY E. “Mary Ellen” “Kindness as large and plain as o prairie wind.” Entered from Marne 4 Pep Club 4 Driver Education 4 Office Practice 4 TAMS, R. JAMES “Jim” He is well paid that satisfied.” Football 12-3-4 Projectionist 1-2-3-4 F. F. A. 1-23-4 Vorsity Club 3-4 Camera Club 2-3-4 Junior and Senior Pla Rifle Club 1 Basketball 1-2 Tennis 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 Junior Rotarion TAYLOR, L. I). Men, some to business, some to pleasure take; But every woman is at heart a rake.” Football 1-2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1 Vorsity Club 3-4 Rifle Club 2 Junior and Senior Play Crew Class Vice President 4 Basketball 1 Junior Rotarian TERPSTRA, JOANNE E. “Jo” As good luck would have it.” Chorus 2-3 General Music 1-3 Physical Education 1-4 Pep Club 4 Driver Education 3 37 TRAMPER, ELAINE ;. Deeds ore better things than words are. Physical Education 1 2 Junior Play Crow Annual Staff 4 Projectionist Driver Educat UMLOR, BARBARA J. “Barb” Moping melancholy, and moon struck madness. Entered from Wright 3 Knitting Club 3 Pep Club 4 VANDER JAGT, ELIZABETH M. “Betty” Her yesterdays look hockwords with a smile. Physical Education 1-2 Student Council 3 Future Nurses Club 2 4 H Club 2 Driver Education 3 Art 2 Bible Club 1 -2-3-4 Chorus 3-4 Operetta 3 Junior Ploy Crew VAN DER SCHORS, CHRISTINA L. “Christy” Nothing prevents our being natural so much as our desire to be so. Entered from the Netherlands 1 Transferred in Junior Class, 2nd Sem. 2 Physical Education 1-3 Art 3 Bos kef ball 3 VAN HOORN, WILLIAM H. “Bill” He is the very pink of all courtesy. Physical Education 1-2 Trock 2 Football 2 Basketball 2-3-4 Tennis 3-4 Student Council 4 Class President 3 Junior Play Crew Operetta 3 Annual Staff 4 Driver Education 2 Junior Rotarian Senior Play VAN REE, JUDITH J. “Jude” A golden mind stoops not to show off dross. Band 2-3-4 Majorette 2-3-4 Future Nurses Club 2 Pep Club 3-4 Class Secretary 4 Student Council 4 Basketball 2-3-4 Queen's Court 4 Junior and Senior Ploy Physical Education 1-2 Bible Club 1 VENEMA, DAVID A. “Dave” I'll turn over a new leaf. Entered from Grand Rapids 3 Band 3 MEBROCK, SHARON L. “Sharie Take it from me she's got the goods. Bond 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2 Physical Education 1-2 Junior and Senior Play Student Council 4 Pep Club 4 38 WALKER, STANLEY W. uStan “Beware the fury of a patient man. Band 1-2-3-4 F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Physical Education 1-2 WESTOVER, BLANCH F. A woman always has her revenge ready.” Physical Education 1-2 Home Economics Club 3 Pep Club 4 Driver Education 3 WHITE, FRANK T. “7om” Be moderate, be moderate Band 1-2-4 Physical Education 1-2 Rifle Club 1 WOLF, LOUIS W. “Louie” In baiting a mouse-trap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse. Football 2-3-4 Trock 3 F. F. A. 1-2-3 Physical Education 1-2 Varsity Club 4 Driver Education 2 ZIMMER, LILA M. uUla Mae It is better to understand a little than to understand a lot. Physical Education 1-2 General Music 1 Chorus 2-3 Office Practice 4 Pep Club 4 Knitting Club 3 ZUIDEMA, EDWARD E. “Ed” The best-humor'd man. Entered from Grand Rapids 3 Band 3-4 Trock 3 Football 4 Vorsity Club 4 39 Senior Class Wills I, Arlyn Alderink, will my curly hair to Don Johnson. I, Susan Raldus, will my ability to hlush easily to I.imla Frit . X c, Norma Hakes and Willard Fusing, will our seats next to each other in Government, despite alphabetical arrange- ment, to any juniors who can get away with it. I Stan Harnett, will my ability of not getting along with Mr. I tley to anyone who has to he absent once in a while. I, Virginia Bartholomew, will my quietness to Yvonne Juhh. I, Hiehard Held, will my job of taking roll to anyone who sits in tin front row in Government class. I, Gerarda Hreen, will my fifth hour piano playing position to anyone who is cross-eyed enough to watch Mr. BoeskooPs baton and music at the same time. f. Hob Hrink. will my ever increasing spare tire to Wes Goll. f. Tip Hronkema, will my ability to get in wrecks to Dan Herrinton. I, Hud Hronkema. am willing to will anything to get out of here! I. Hernie Holthouse, will my seat in Government class to anybody who wants it! I, Helva Buell, will my varsity rheerleading uniform to some deserving second team cheerleader. 1, Hetty Hughe, will my ability to he quiet at certain times to Sharon Nordwall. I, Marilyn Hums, will my ability to go with someone who likes photography to anyone who likes to carry flash hulhs. I, Ed Htirsma, will my convertible to anyone ho likes to fly through the air. I, Glenn Hush, will my ability to stay away from girls all through high school to Slug Lown. I, Molly Hutler, will my position of F.F.A. Sweetheart to some girl who has the ability to help the F.F.A. earn money and to anyone who would like a white jacket and a lot of fun. I, Margie Chcyne, will my little bouquet of flowers that T wear in my hair to Harhic Carlson, on whom they will look real cute. I. Keith Cook, need everything I have, so I have nothing to will! I, Doug Conran, will my curly hair to anyone who wants to take care of it and likes the name “Toni.” I. Marie Cook, will my membership in the “CUF” Club to Alyce Dykstra. I, Darlene Cooper, will my quiet ways to my sister Marsha. I. Dounetta Crihley, will my good behavior in fifth hour chorus to three certain freshmen. I„ Brent Crocker, will my “Chevie” to Gordon Bouwman. I, Charles Curtis, will my Ford to Tom Hiler. Vie, Janet Davison and Floise Davidson, will our confusing last names to anyone that wants to he confused. I. Dan Deal, will my “Chevie” to Howie Vandcr lleuvel. He needs it! I, Pete Elkins, betroth to Ted Dey my bachelorhood in his senior year. I, Bruce Fish, will my “Booties” to Ruth Rehentisch. 1, Jim Frit , will my “splits” to anyone that has money enough to pay for excessive noise tickets. I, Gerald Fredricks, will my car to anyone who is mechanic enough to keep it running. 1, Faye Fynewever, will my position as captain of the girls basketball team to anyone who has the luck of getting two efficient guards, one on each side, to advise her. I, Robert Harmsen, will my old cow hands to Arthur Modderman. I. Phyllis Haskins, will my complete knowledge and understanding of Latin to Jerre Brittain. L Peggy Hastings, will the honor of being Homecoming queen, first team cheerleader, and secretary of student Coun- cil to anyone capable of attaining these positions. We, Norma Hecksel and Delores Peterson, will our ability to eat pickles during sixth hour to anyone who thinks they can get away with it! I, Merle Hecksel, will my clowning in study halls to Evert Kolherg. I, Vangic Heibel, will my ability to become acquainted with a swell hunch of seniors to any newcomer. I. Jo Nelson, will my freckles to Theresa Finkler. I, Roger Horling, will my seat in fourth hour Literature class to anyone who likes to sleep after dinner. We, Mary Hudson, Blanche W estover, and Ruth Srharphorn. will our ability to stick together for four years of high school to anyone who thinks they can stand each other for four years. I, Theo Hyzy, will my ability to dance the polka to Jean Peek with the hope that when she is a senior, she will he able to do it just as well. I, Dale Johnson, will my ability to drive a car to school every day to Handy Lowing. 1, Dorcas Johnson, will my position as hall monitor to anyone who likes it quiet. I, Earline Johnson, will my smile to Delores Greer. I, Bonnie Juhh, will my love of work to some ambitious freshman that thinks he can take it easy once in a while. I, Jean Keeney, will my ability to get along with Mr. De Gues in art class to Dave Rose. I, Barbara King, will my typing ability to my sister Ruth. I, Harold Konyndyk, will my typewriter in second year typing class to any hoy who likes girls for company. 40 Vic , Carolyn Rosier unci Margie Nixon, as tallest girls in the senior class, will our height to anyone who likes to he the first one in line. I, Hay Kromer, will my nickname “Zeke” to anyone who wants it. I, Carolyn Lampe, will my duty of delivering library hooks fifth hour to Joyce Hakes. I, Larry Lamhrcgtse, will my ability to get along with “cops” to Jim Versluis. I, Vi arren Lessien, will my seat next to the window in English Literature to anyone with blood that doesn’t freeze. I, Lottie Lowing, will my Nash to Ted Dey, who likes to walk anyway. Vi e, Marlene Luhen and Diane Perrin, will our dark hair to Barb Carlson and Carmen Vander Veen. L Ken MacLeod, will my debt owed to the village for painting the water tower to anyone with money. 1, Lois McCue, will my ability to be the first girl in the Senior Class to get a diamond to Ginny Bronkcma. f, Hiehard Mahynski, will my ability to get along with blondes to Mr. LaDuke. L Charlotte Marshall, w ill my driver’s license to Jerre Jean Brittain. L Margie Mazurek, will my parts in the plays to anyone who wants a dark complexion. I, bred Metzler, will my ability to get along with Mr. Utley to Clarence De Pender. I. Marian Miles, will my job as sixth hour librarian to anyone with enough intestinal fortitude. I, Marvin Miller, will my F.F.A. jacket to Handy Lowing. I, Alice Mitchell, will “Harvey” to anyone who can see him. I, Hiehard Moddermau. will my quitcncss to Charlene Cribley. Vi e, Donna Moelker and Dolores Mergener, will our positions in the “Triple Trio” to Barb Carlson and Sharon Veldman. 1, Betty Panzl, will my mistakes in typing to anyone who thinks they can get along with them. I, LmiIie Patrick, will my position on the starting line-up of the girls basketball team to Lynda Sellout, with the hopes that she will keep the floor as clean as I did. I, Mary Peek, being of sound mind and body, will my sister Jean to the class of 1956. I, Joanne Poelma, will my blonde hair and ability to blush to Dirk Lampe. 1, Ken Potgeter, will my ability to play a guitar to Jerry Julien. I, Charlotte Prohst, will my ability to be in sixth hour art class, on the stage painting, on Annual Staff, and in many other places at the same time to my sister Doris. I. Don Rebentisch,. will my new “convert” to anyone that ran keep up the payments. 1. Janice Roskamp, will my ability to go with someone fifteen inches taller than myself to Maxine Syswerda. I, Betty Holm, will my black hair and height to Ruth Lintjer. 1, Ken Buster, will my high compression hub caps, muffler,belt, and jinglin pin from my Ford to Florence Dyke for her “Chevie.” I, Frank Scott, will my height to Charles Cherry. L Shelby Schmidt, will my position as treasurer of Student Council and of a class to anyone who has a lot of patience. I, Larry Smith, will my truck driving experience to anyone big enough to hold the job down. I, Rosella Smith, will my top locker to anyone that comes in on a late bus and can hang her coat up and make is stay hung up. I, He mi Smoes, will my baseball glove to anyone who plays third base. L Bill Spencer, will my ability to be in five musical organizations in one year to anyone who thinks he can keep it up. I, Dale Sprik, will my “Gift of Gab” to Rodney Bartholomew. I Pat Stevens, will my height to Rhonda Ulrich. 1, Norman Stiles, will my even disposition to some up-and-coming Freshman. 1, Sharon Sullivan, will my position as treasurer of the Senior ('.lass to some unfortunate Junior. I, Mary Ellen Syswerda, will my typing ability to any second year student that can get over thirty-five words a minute. 1, Jim Tanis, will my position as projectionist for four years to Ross Conran. We, L. I). Taylor, Larry Bliss. Don Lowing, Dave Stevens, Carroll Bennink. Chuck Stevens, and Melvin Hintz, will our membership in the “White Shirt (rang” to anyone with a big white shirt. I, Joanne Terpstra, will my (natural) blonde hair to Shirley Nelson. 1, Elaine Tramper, will my job on Annual Staff of juggling advertisements to anyone fool enough to take it. I, Bill VanDoorn, will my love of a good time to Charles Lown. I, Betty Vander Jagt, will my seat in the back of Physics class to anyone who doesn’t know the answers. I, Judy Van Ree, will (what used to he) my “lil” Ford to Heather Murray. I, Christy Van Der Schors, will my ability to speak Dutch to Carmen Vander Veen. I, Dave Venema, will my parking place in the parking lot to anyone who gets there first. 1, Sharon Vicbrock, will my parts in the Junior and Senior plays to Barb Carlson. I, Stan W alker, will my ability to drive on ice to Ron Sprik. I, Tom W hite, will my ability to tip over tractors to enyone with a strong enough constitution. I, Louie W olf, will my science book to Ruth Rebentisch, so she can read the notes in it. We, Lila Zimmer and Barb Umlor, will our ability to dress alike to any two girls who like to shop around. I, Ed Zuidema, will my position as the sleepiest person in the Senior Class to Dan Herrinton. We, the members of the 1955 Annual Staff, will our headaches, unfinished business, gossip sessions, and fun with Mr. La Duke, to next year’s staff. 41 Class of ’55 20 Years Hence The thick glass doors open to the ultra-modern structure. It is hard to realize that this is the banquet hall of the new Coopersville High School. Far down toward the front of the hall is the stage, and from it all can hear the majestic chords of Chopin’s Revolutionary Etude played hy two of the world's foremost concert pianists, Judy Van Ree and Sharon Vie- hrock. Roth have appeared at places like Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall. When one enters the building, he becomes awed hy the size and beautiful architectural design. These attributes may he credited to A. Donald Rehentisch, who has designed the build- ing and whom we see talking shop with several people in similar walks of life. Among them are Dick Rcld, a master in furniture design, comparable to the Widdieomhs of Cram! Rapids renown; Kloise Davidson, who designs small people’s clothes for Fane Bryant; hair stylist, Evangeline Hcihel, who does the hair of the stars for the House of Westmore in Holly- wood; Darlene Cooper, who has brought an entirely new area of design into being in the field of classic printing; Richard Mahynski. who has cashed in on the craze for customizing cars some fifteen or twenty years ugo and builds cars to your specifications like the one he built for multi-millionaire Wil- lard Fusing (idle. rich, and handsome, no one seems to know where Will gets his money); interior decorator, Josephine Helsen. who has joined a couple of others in her field to make the team of Rohsjohn-Cihhings-Helsen; Carolyn Foster, unique woman plumber, who has assumed full responsibility for the use of plumbing fixtures throughout the new school ami who has designed and manufactured the extraordinary fountain in the lobby of tbe office; Lottie Lowing, who man- ufactures lovely ladies' lingerie; ami with her an artist who is unsurpassed in the world of fashions, Phyllis Haskins, whose drawings enable a dressmaker to copy her designs almost to the stitch; Charlotte Marshall, whose new vogue in casual clothing has set Paris astir and who has been compared with the late Chanel; a true artist. Betty Rolin. some of whose early paintings are selling for around $10,000; Mary Ellen Syswerda, whose fine sense of proportion aids considerably in the application of her knowledge of cosmetics and hair care in the Grand Rapids House of Charm; and last of these talented people, hut certainly not least, Lila Mae Zimmer, who is one of the best women's tailors in tbe world and from whom I get most of my own clothes. It is difficult to describe the evident success of the majority of the graduating class of 1955. From all over the country they have come, rallying for old time’s sake at their Alma Mater, C’ville High. Executives, industrialists, people from ull walks of life adorn the hall. Let's run down the list ami find out what has happened to some C'villc High's successful alumni. Sitting at our head table is Dr. Douglas Conran, who wrote his thesis H as Einstein a Fraud? for his Pli.l). degree, and is now principal, and capably so, of the huge structure the school has come to he ever since its basketball exploits in the days of Frank Scott, the hoy who kindled the interest of coaches all over the state and who is now coach of the Minneapolis Lakers. At Frank's right is former Olympics Champion and still re- cord-holder of many events, Dave Stevens, who is w ith his slim, attractive wife, the former Faye Fynewever, who has been a personal model for such designers as Dior and Valentina. Sitting at the head table with Dr. Conran is our affable governor, Arlyn Alderink. who has surprised all who knew him with his sudden hurst of political strategy. Holding down the position of society matron supreme in the almost inter- locking cities of Grand Rapids and Coopersville is the former Marjorie Cheyne, who fairly sparkles with diamonds. Talking with her are those famous literary cousins, Ivan and Clifford Bronkema. The celebrated trio are engaged in a hot argument over Ivan's new play Slipshod, which his critic, Clifford, does not seem to approve in any way. Looking on in his adorably appealing way is Merle Heeksel, who. being a fairly well-off man of the world, seems to consider the whole thing trivial. Over in a remote corner of the room a famous trio of scien- tists, each a genius in his field, are discussing the possihiity of the never achieved black orchid. They are botanist, Dr. Delores Mergener, biologist; Dr. Glenn Bush; and the owner of the Cities Fashion Floral, Janies Tanis, who is a very suc- cessful horticulturist also. The world of sports is very well represented on this particu- lar occasion. As is natural, these individuals are congregated in a group more to themselves as they have a lot in common and lots of things to talk about. Stanley Barnett, former mas- sive fullback of the Detroit Lions, is one who seems to he doing his share of the talking. It would take all day to tell about each one, so I'll try to make a brief introduction to each and tell a little about him. First in line is Herman “the Heap Smoes, who is getting a big kick out of professional wrestling; then there is Fete El- kins, who is a sports car driver with Bob Brink (recently the boys made the traditional trip from New York to Los Angeles in 56 hours; some driving, huh?); Riehard Modderman, that quiet man of the golf course, who is the top candidate for Mr. Golf of the World for 1975. Gerry Fredricks is here tonight after competing in a gruel- ing race to see whether the Cadillac will ever again surpass the Ford. Nobody dares to drive those stock cars like Gerry. In this type of sport, if you could call it that, comes Jim Fritz who is an ace of the modem jet era. driving the air-horne torpedos at 1800 nipli through the stratosphere some 20 miles above the earth. And here comes the King Farotik of the sports world, Louis W olf, who owns and manages a nationally known team of girl basketball players which originated right here in Coopersville. Some of the first players are here tonight. Here are some girls who really did a lot of training to make the kind of team their boss wanted. They are Betty Bughee, Marie Cook. Norma Heeksel. Marlene Luhen, Donnetta Crihley, and Joanne Poclma. Ken Ruster is a boy who surprised us all, as he now boasts being the world's strongest man and very ably proved it hy bending a six foot length of a fairly large I-hean double. Harold Konyndyke has done well for himself hy winning the title of men's world champion figure skater. Also here, as you might well expect, is that frivolous doll of the race track, Janet Davison. Janet, it’s been told, has just bought a colt from Aly Khan of $25,000, but everyone knows Janet is particular, so we don't know if she'd have one of his mere horses or not. Cater- er to the idle rich is Bruce Fish, who owns a fabulous fleet of deep-sea fishing cruisers which he operates off the coasts of Kcv West and Nassau. Coming through the door is a figure known to everyone throughout the United States, for it seems that at one time or another everyone has tried bowling, and that is Carolyn Lampe, seven times Woman Bowler of the Year, heating the sensational Marion Ladewig hy two victories. Walking along beside her is that tall gal of renown, Margie Nixon, the first woman ever to get on the St. Louis Wrens team. I've heard they have quite a time. It certainly is a grand night for sports! Industry is a field where our gang went overboard. A truly remarkable number of our people have become tremendously wealthy, which fact just goes to show’ that ingenuity in the world of business seems to he a coming thing. Let's stop and talk to a few- of our tycoons. Righ up front is Melvin Hintz, owner of the fabulous Hintz Helicopter Service, now operating over 300 machines. Nearby is that lanky fellow who has seemed to fit so well in the land of the oil wells. Bill Van Doom, and he also seems to have made himself a haul, as he was noticed to drive up in a Cadillac Eldorado. Wearing a dark pin-stripe is that obi tiro of the insurance game, “Slick Willie Spencer. It seems he started as a mere office boy and now owns bis firm. You ought to see that dapper little man of the world. Roger Horling. Roger has an important job at General Motors—Vice President or something. The refreshments for the evening have been provided hy Norma Bakes, a pert little empress of Fifth Avenue in New York, who seems to still he in quest of Willard Fusing. Some of the guests just can’t forget their products, it seems, because Dan Deal, thriving young executive in the Sealy Mattress Corporation, has all his samples and seems to he causing quite a lot of entertainment with his clever sales talk. With him, after many years, is his old school buddy, Brent Crocket, owner and head of the Crocker Pottery Plant, where some of America’s most beautiful ceramics come into being. Most unusual occupation represented is that of Marvin Mil- ler, who is head wine taster at the Sholom Wine Co. He seems fairly well composed on this occasion, however. Right along the same line is Janice Roskamp, who volunteered 20 years 42 ago to he Sealtest's chief taster of chocolate ice cream and is still at the same joh. Needless to say, Jannie shows plainly that she enjoys her work. Hailing from the Lone Star state, also, is debonair cattle king, Larry Smith; he has met with success as the new owner of the famous King Ranch. He is talking quietly in his ac- quired Texas drawl to Tom White, who 1 I years or so ago picked up an old coal mine, which to all knowledge was petered out, hut which Tom has put hack in prosperous work- ing condition. He has three homes and they say, just dozens of cars. Barbara limlor is hy far the happiest of all here tonight. Barbara owns a fruit farm, where just the other day one of the most fabulous, hut I really mean fabulous, uranium strikes was made since the great strike hack in ’55. which brought the fairly tidy sum of about $9,000,000. Gerania Breen is here in all her finery and with good rea- son, for it was from Gerarda’s bakeries that the lovely French pastries were obtained for the supper on this special occasion. She is a caterer to the upper classes at their weddings and other special affairs. Everyone who has ever had a good deal in a used car re- cognizes Charlie Curtiss. “Always a fair deal with Charlie,” they say. Mary Hudson hasn't done too badly for herself either, as she has made a tidy fortune with her prize cattle. One of our most well-liked people here tonight is Donna Moelker. Donna is a child psychologist of national acclaim and is really a whiz at handling those tiny tots. The Look TV awards have been issued recently, and Char- lotte Probst was on hand to receive one of the top honors for her TV play. The title of this play was “Too Late to Make Dessert,” a blood-curdling murder mystery. Chatting amicably with her is the ever-pleasant Ruth Scharphom, who, because of this trait, has been a receptionist at many of the nation’s leading hotels and is now out of the states at tile Hilton hotel in Madrid, Spain. Along the line of what Ruth does is the joh w'hirh Betty Vander Jagt has, and it is one which has done a great deal toward furthering peaceful relations between Rus- sia and the United States. She is our ambassador to Russia. Vi omen are proving themselves as more apt prodigies in the field of politics as time progresses. Two more who have prov- en that this can he done are Elaine Tramper, who recently won a seat in the House of Representatives, and Joanne Terpstra, Senator from Michigan. The person who has proved himself to he the true brain of the graduating class of 1955 is Dale Sprik. Dale is now doing a little work at Princeton with some fellow' physicists. As I said before, we have people from all walks of life present at this occasion. Tlieo Hyzy has done all right for herself, too, with her little shop in Chicago, where some of Chicago's most discriminating women buy their clothes. Lois McCue is on hand, luckily, and is now employed hy the Max Factor people, who use her for their model (and it seems to he a pretty well paid joh, as she is in mink tonight). One of the most unusual occupations represented for the gender involved is that of Betty Panzl. Betty is a lady bull- dozer operator and has her own outfit. Who wouldn't make money at $10 an hour? Another unusual one is Rosella Smith, who surprised everybody, and I mean everybody, with her acquired skill on the high wire. It’s really a sight to see. Another hig jolt as far as the individual involved is concerned is the wonderful ballet company of Stiles and Miles. They are now touring all over the world, hut managed to get free for this occasion. Emilic Patrick has made quite an achievement in life with the birth of her adorable sextuplets. They're six of the sweet- est little girls you ever saw. Larry I.amhregtse, father of twelve, is a close runner up. He was 1967 father of the year. Furnishing music for the lovely dinner are the records on one of the most modem juke boxes in production. They are made hy the Dale Johnson Company, makers of the first juke box with stereophonic, or 3-D, sound. Here, unchanged except for a gray hair here and there, are Belva Buell and Larry Bliss, co-workers in the state conserva- tion department. Larry also holds an important position in the U. S. Interior Dept., and Belva has done much with 4-H con- servation work in the state. Nobody knew Bernard Boltliouse, with his newly acquired figure. Bernard owns the Boltliouse Boston Beanery, which seems to he a fairly fattening business. Some years hack, Jean Keeney and Barbara King collabor- ated and organized the “Bahs and Jeanie” dress shop, featur- ing copies of the latest fashions at a price all can afford. People were happy upon the arrival of Alice Mitchell. Alice has become one of America's foremost novelists. Her eccentri- cities have made her a very clever and unusual figure in her field. Ed Bursma, President of the Bursma Near Beer Corpor- ation, is on hand with an obviously happy disposition. Ed now has a chain of breweries which go around the world. This might not have been possible, had it not been for Dorcas Johnson and Christie Vander Schors. Christie was Dorcas' interpreter, a master of more than 50 languages, in Dorcas' wonderful missionary campaign which went around the world. They certainly have done a lot for foreign relations. People seem to he Earline Johnson's interest, too, as she has done a lot for people through her post as human interest editor of Life magazine. Here, together for the first time in 20 years, are some of the U.S.’s leading beauties. Astounding, yes, hut true!! Just listen to some of these names: Peggy Hastings, Mrs. America of 1975, whose tiny waist and other angles arc as trim as can he with Peg at 38 years of age; Marjorie Mazurek, beautiful star of motion pictures, whose latest picture is “Too Young,” although we can't think what for: Mary Peck, a positively charming person, who is one of the fashion plates of the world with her pine-tree haircuts; Molly Butler, Miss Jantzen Bathing Suit, has been chosen to he permanent model for the Jantzen people; Dianne Perrin, strikingly beautiful and still very «lark haired after 20 years, who is now living in Santa Barbara, California, where she has her lovely home, which was the 1975 Pace Setter for House Beautiful Magazine. Shelby Schmidt gathers what few eyes are left as she enters; Shelby has been married six times and got a couple of million dollar settlements; right now she's on the market for another man. Still as frighteningly attractive as she always has been is Pat Stephens, who was Miss America of 1958. A group to behold if you ever saw them, and you really ought to, believe me! People keep on arriving and arriving, until it seems liter- ally impossible to he able to expect any more, yet there are a few. Let’s just tell you who some of them are, as I am sure wre are going to he called for dinner before long. Virginia Bartholomew, who is head of the entire nursing staff at the huge Blodgett hospital in Grand Rapids; Marilyn Burns, who is a partner with her husband in an absolutely fabulous photography firm; Dr. Dolores Peterson, who is a very well respected physio-therapist at Warm Springs; Sharon Sullivan, still single, and it's hard, very hard to say whey, who is a universally famous scholar and winner of the Pulitzer ami Nobel Peace prizes. Also here are L. I). Taylor, who has always been a dare-devil at heart and who now lias a rugged joh—he drives a very fast jet powered semi-truck; Blanche estover, who is a popular figure on TV panel shows because of her supreme powers of conversation and keen wit; and the very much envied Stanley Walker, with his gorgeous wife, Marilyn Monroe. Stanley is the happy father of three children. After the dinner, the entire group has been invited to an open house party at the smart Zenith Club, belonging to res- tauranteur Ed Zuidenia. Ed has a wonderful hunch of hipsters in the hand he has plaving there, which features him on the trumpet. The group calls itself the MacLeod Muddlers, after its cra-a-a-azy drummer, Ken MacLeod, although the outfit actually is owned hy Carroll Bcnnink. one of the coolest cats you ever knew, and In plays a mean harp, too. Others featured are some of the greatest artists in the Jazz idiom. In the way Ken would run down his hand. I'll give you each name and the instrument played. Keith Cook, bass: Ray Kromer, alto sax; Fred Metzler, tenor sax; Don Lowing, clarinet; Ken Potgcter, steel guitar; and that nervous man of the old eighty- eight. Chuck Stevens, piano. Oh, hut wait! Don't tell me this evening is coming to a close with a tragedy! Outside can he heard the sound of police sirens. Through the door are bursting three of the city's top crime fighters—Susan Baldus, head and ace shot of the city police force in the women’s division; Dave Venema, owner and editor of the thriving Coopersville Chronicle; and his right hand man with a grin, “Smiley” Harmsen, crime photographer. It seems they're trying to run down a notorious tax evader, Warren Lessien, who incidentally, is currently unemployed. Poor soul, he had a good mind, too! I would like to thank everyone who lias contributed to this gala affair. It’s been just like that old program from years hack “This Is Your Life.” I would like to thank particularly, Hollywood, for letting me get away to attend and cover the hig event. Here's hoping we can have another one like it — only next time, let’s not wait 20 years, hnun?!! 43 Bonnie Jubh History of Senior Class The curtain has fallen on the last scene of our class activities. Let’s take a backward look at ourselves. On September 7, 1951, we entered the halls of C’ville High, boasting the grand total of 157 curious mixed-up freshmen. In the midst of our confusion we were a hie to elect our class officers who were: President-------------- _-------Don Rehcnt isr h Vice-President ..................... Jim Frit Secretary-----------------------Willard Fusing Treasurer ......................Marilyn Burns That year closed with the picnic at North Shore Park. The next year as sophomores we came hack knowing (at least we thought so) a little more than the year previous. We ordered our class rings under the direction of our officers. I resident.................. Faye Fynewever Vice-President ....................... Jim Fritz Secretary........................... Molly Butler Treasurer ---------------------SheIby Schmidt After a busy summer we opened our Junior year, and before long we were on our way to a busy and successful season. Our class officers were as follows: President...—...................Bill Van Doom Vice-President ......................Larry B1 iss Secretary.........................Prudy Parsons Treasurer.......................Eloise Davidson We sponsored the Harvest Hall, which was quite a success, and then the junior play Tish, followed by the prom with its theme “Manhattan.” We also took part in the baccalaureate and graduation exercises of the class of ’54. We returned for our senior year one hundred and twenty-one strong. One student transferred to Sparta, and two others were unable to complete the year. This large group elected a capable slate of officers to guide us through a year filled with activities and fun. They were as follows: President...........................Larry Bliss Vice-President_____________________L. D. Taylor Secretary__________________________Judy Van Bee Treasurer ____________________ Sha ron Sullivan Our first activity was having our pictures taken. Next came our play The Curious Savage, which w’as a great success. We gave a Christmas Carnival to raise money for our trip to Washington, D. C., June 14 through the 20th. A banquet and Prom was given us in our honor by the juniors on May 27. Com- mencement came and went—and with it a part of our lives which will never be forgotten. W’e then part each on his own way, hoping that every one of us will be a success in the future before us. 44 The Dandee-lines Class Beauty Best Looking Boy Most Popular Girl Most Popular Boy - Willard Fusing Peggy Hastings Most Athletic Girl Fave Fynewever Most Athletic Boy Most Studious Girl Most Studious Boy Girl With the Best Figure Boy With the Best Physique - — Mary Peck Boh Brink Girl Class Cut-up Janice Koskamp Boy Class Cut-up Cutest Couple Belva Buell ami Larrv Bliss Hungriest Girl Hungriest Boy Girl With the Best Line Bov With the Best Line Girl (ilass Flirt Boy ('.lass Flirt Neatest Girl Carroll Bennink Neatest Boy Best All Around Girl Best All Around Boy Most Bashful Girl Most Bashful Boy Virginia Bartholomew Bernie Bolt house Sweetest Girl Swellest Bov Best Actress Best Actor Best Girl Dancer Best Boy Dancer Class Arguer - Girl Class Arguer - Boy Best Natured Girl Best Natured Bov Warren Lessien Most Generous Girl Most Generous Bov Fred Metzler 45 The Senior Play On the nights of November II and 12, 1954, the Seniors presented the very successful three-act dramatic comedy “The Curious Savage.” When Mrs. Savage’s late husband leaves her his fortune, and her greedy step-children try anything and everything to get their hands on it, the atmos- phere becomes very confused. These step-children, known as Samuel, Titus, and Lillie Bell, hold high positions in society. They go so far as to place Mrs. Savage in a “sanitorium,” “The Cloisters,” under the supervision of a l)r. Emmett. At “The Cloisters” she meets and makes friends with Florence, Hannihal, Fairy Mae, Jeffery, and Mrs. Patty. All of these are patients, and all have dreams of one day becoming someone they can never become. The trouble really starts when the money comes up missing. Mrs. Savage has replaced the money with bonds and hidden it in her beloved teddy bear so her step-children cannot get hold of it. It is very humorous when Mrs. Patty stands up and recites the things she hates. On several occasions she puts out the lights. During one of these dark spells some one takes the bonds from Mrs. Savage as she is showing all where they have been hidden. A fire in the bathtub, which everyone thinks is the burning of the bonds, causes all to leave very sad, especially the step-children. It all ended well when Miss Wilhelmina, the nurse at “The Cloisters,” who is a good friend of Mrs. Savage and who has the bonds, gives them back to her after the step-children had left. The last scene is very intriguing when each patient at “The Cloisters” is shown in the spotlight as someone he or she has wished to be and who he or she cotdd never become. CAST Dr. Emmett ...... Mrs. Savage...... Florence ........ Hannibal ________ Fairy Mae........ Jeffery.......... Mrs. Paddy_______ Titus ___________ Lillie Bell ..... Samuel __________ M iss Wilhelmina .........Fred Metzler Sharon Viebrock ...........Belva Buell illiam Van Doom .......Margie Cheyne Ken MacLeod .......Eloise Davidson ..........James Tanis Marjorie Mazurek ...........Larry Bliss Judy Van Ree 46 47 48 uniors rw t CkA. Jj oCtWiA p y 49 Anderson, David Anderson, Janet Anderson, Phillip Archamheau, Richard Aurich, Burton Austin, Marjorie Bouwman, Cordon Brittain, Jerre Brittain, Hex Bronkenia, Dale Bronkema, Virginia Buell, Carreta Burch, Marvin Carlson, Barbara Courson, Loyola Creager, Charlotte Crihley, Charlene Dehn, Melbourne Dewitt, Patricia Dey. Theodore Doane, Kerrin Downs, Donna Dyke, Florence Dykstra, Alice Baton, Alvin Baton, Arnold Farrell, Gertrude Finkler, Theresa 50 Fredricks, Raymond Fuller, Donald Coll, Wesley Croeneveld, Richard Cross, Vincent Cunneman, Roper llalpin, Neil llandlopten. Ronald Heeksel, Sherman Hieftje, Lois Herrinton, Daniel Hilcr, Thomas Hill, David Hill, Maxine Holman, Cerald Holmes, Arvilla Hopwood, Donald Jahlonski. Donald Julien, James Kerr, Man •ia koning, Sharon Konyndyk, Hetty Koppenol, Joan LaMadline, Fdward Lampe, Richard Lawrence, Ronald Lothschutz, Loren Lowing, Carol 51 Low ii, ChurlcH Marlin, Toni Massey, Mary Ann Mayrroft, Harold Modderinan, Holier! Moddernian, Thomas Mullin, Nora Murray, Heather Mus skens, Donald Nanninga, Wayne Nelson, (lari Nelson, Duane Nulaiid, Belly Peek, Jean Pfahler, Connie Plews, Lona Porter, Jean Powers, Oletna Quirk, Richard Rainier, Marianne Rehentisch, Ruth Rose, David Rose, Douglas Sehaap, Alvin Schilling, Betty Schoenhorn, Janet Scott, Madlyn Sietsma, Mildred 52 Sorensen, Beverly Sytsma, Belly Syswerda, Maxine Ulrich, Robert Umlor, Peter Vanderlleuvel, Howard VanderVeen, Carmen VanderVeen, Carole VanderVeen, David Vandeweg, Harvey VanDyk, Mildred VanDyk, Thomas VanHaver, Raynell Vissers, Wayne Vladika, Donalee Vrabliek, Anthony Wall, Lois Wassenarr, Judith Weaver, David Wclton, Palsy Weslover, Ruth Ann White, Karen Wiersma, Jay Bennett, Marcia VerWoert, Judith 53 54 Junior Play The Junior Class presented a very successful play Seventeenth Summer, a three-act comedy-drama by Anne Coulter Martens on the nights of March 31 and April 1, 1955. When 17 year old Angie Morrow took her first look at Jack Duluth, she knew that that summer was going to be unusual. Their love grew until Jane Rady, a flirtatious girl who was a past friend of Jack's, and her gossipy girl- friend Margie made a mountain out of a molehill and caused trouble between Jack and Angie. Just as Angie was ready to leave home for college in the first of September, Jack returned; and he and Angie quickly straightened out their misunderstandings and planned to see each other sometime in the future. Little Kitty—a perfect pest, who thought that having dates was crazy ami bikes were much more entertaining—and quick tempered Mr. Morrow made the play very hilarious and entertaining. The characters were: Angie (the girl) Margaret (her engaged sister) Lorraine (her hopeful sister) Kitty (her little sister) Mrs. Morrow (her mother)------ Mr. Morrow (her father) Jaek (the hoy)---------------- Art (Margaret’s fianee)....... Martin (Lorraine's hope)—....... Jane (a menace)--------------- Tony (a boyfriend) Margie (a girlfriend) ........ Fit , (her steady)............ Lois Wall .........Garreta Buell ........(Metha Powers Theresa Kinkier Marcia Kerr Bichard Lanipe Donald Muyskens Loren Lothschultz ______ Dan Herrinton ....Carole VanderVeen ____Dale Bronkema ......Ruth Rebentisch ______________Ted Dcy Production Staff Direetor Mr. J. Busman Student Director......—....... Alyce Dykstra Prompter Betty Schilling Business Managers Charlene Crihley, Charlotte Creager Stage Manager................ Duane Nelson The Junior Class wishes to thank Mr. Busman for his excellent directing and understanding and also everyone who helped make the play a success. 55 56 __________________ ro 4 UON E SWEET V ON t ? 57 Alderink. Betty A uri eh, I avi l Bakes, Joyce Baldus, Judy Barhrick, Leora Bartholomew, Rodney Bos, Beverly Boiikamp, Jerry Bramer, Sharon Bresnahan, Jack Brown, Marjorie Buist, Elmer Burns, Margaret Busfield, Joyce Carlson, Carol Currell, Joseph Carrel I, Shirley Christian, Nanette Clapp, Anna Cook, Larry Cook, Marilyn Correll, Jerry Crihley, Charles Davis, Beverly DeCan, Clyde DePender, Clarence Dejong, Martin DeWitt, Jessie 58 Dreycr, Esther Dyke, Joan Dykstra, Gcrda Flieamian, Carol Fritz, Karel Fritz, Linda Callup. Barbara Goosen, Clayton Groleau, Meredith Grootenhuis, Robert Hann, Valerie Hanenhiirg, Edward Hanenhurg, Erwin Hanson, Sharon Haskins, Rruce Hastings, Terry Heeksel, William Heft, Walter Held, Douglas Heihel, Michael Hillman, Jerry Holman. Virginia Holmes, Thomas Hook, Marilyn Hurley, Kay Ingalls, Larry Ippcn, Phyllis Irish, Mary 59 Iwaniec, Jerry Jager, Phillip Jakiirhunas, Anthony Johnson. Donald Johnson. Timothy Juhh, Yvonne Julien, Clara King. Kntli Roster, Arthur Kriger, Kenneth LaMadline, Eugene LeMieux, Norman Lyttle, Joyce Lieffers, Virginia Lillihridge, Parry Lowing, Handy Lubben, Stanley Marshall, Dorothy Martin, Betty Meerman, Nancy Meyer, Fred Modderman, Arthur Nelson, Shirlee Non!wall, Sharon Pamer, Jack Parney, Carl Parney, Gordon Pawloski, Robert 60 Perrin, Duane Plumpton, Phyllis Rasmussen, Thomas Hehentisch. Jo Ann Heed, Donna Rycenga, Elwood Schafer, Alice Schat, Raymond Schestag, Evelyn Schipper, Karen Schmidt, Patty Jo Schoenhom, Joseph Sellout, Lynda Schultz, Arthur Scott, Russell Sessions, Patricia Showers, Donald Slaughter, Howard Smith, Edward Smith, Sarah Smith, Susan Smitlie, Robert Smoes, Glen Smoes, Robert Spencer, Elaine Spencer, Roger Sprik, Ronald Starks, Harold 61 Styhurski, Thomas Swanson, Bruce Tedhall, Francis Terpstra, Janies Tilley, (Clifford Umlor, Dorthy VamlcnBosch, Harold Vanderjagt, Kenneth VanderMeulen, Janies Veldman, Sharon Versluis, James Vollema, Marian Vosliel, Cherry Waldie, Nancie Wiersma, Bussell Wilson, Janice Wolhrink, Judd Wolf, Joyce Young, Nancy Young, Patricia Zimmer, Donald 62 Henning, James FRESHMEN 63 r e% r - t --------; V - , ' .J Albrecht, Charles Alderink, Phyllis Ancy, Ronnie Arehaiiihrau, Edward Aurich, Herman llaldtis, Karen Mar, Joanne Rlakcly, Carol Rronkema. Grace Huisl, Wilma Cherry, Charles Clapp, Gene Conran, Ross Cook, Donald Cooper, Marsha Courtade, Raymond Crouse, Robert Crum, Hemiina DeMuII, Dale DeStager, Lora Dodge, Richard Draclit, Janice Dyke, Gerald Dykstra, Shirley Eaton, Raymond Englesman, Janies Erickson, Gerald Farrell, Arvin 64 Feenstra, Richard Fish, Klainc Fisher, Jack Fuller, Richard Goll, Alice Gorier, Joanne Greer, Delores Handlogtcn, Gordon Hardy, Robert Hardy, William Ifarmsen, Shirley Hein, Frederick Hitsman, Larry Holier, (herald Hook, Allen Horton, Fmily Irish. David Jewell, Roger Johnson, Jane Johnson, Roberta Julien, Gerald Kelly, Kdward Kennedy, Patricia Klien, Leo Kolherg. Everett Koning, Marcia Kraai. Dennis Kriger, John 65 k riger, Robert l.anglois. Allrn Lemieux. Sarah Jam LeMicux, Thomas Liffers, John Lintjer, Huth Lowing, Bonnie Lowing, Leroy I.tindberg, Janet Maka. Ronald MrAuley, Ktta Merkins, Donna Miller, Susan Modderman. Judy Modderman. Melvin Modderman, Ruth Munger, Edward Murray, Laird Murray, Mary Nuland, LaVern (Hsen, Leroy Ovcnnyer, Beverly Parks, Mary Pierce, Betty Ponshair, Jo Lynn Posobier, Robert Radakovit . illiam Randolph, Janies 66 Rector, Samira Kris, Joseph Keister, Seth Richardson, Joyce Kolin, I’ulriciu Kussell, Frank Ryccnga, Lois Schilling, Charles Scott, Vicki Shavalier, Judith Shimmel, Rodney Six, Lois Smith. Max Smith, Michael Smith, Ora Sorensen, Cordon Spinner, Alfred Stephens, Charles Ster .er, Thomas Stevens, Janice Sullivan, Dorothy Sweers, William Syswerda. John Ter A vest, Robert Thiss, Joanne Thompson. Ronnie Thornton, Robert Ulrich, Ronda 67 Umlor, Beverly Vanderjagt, Nancy VanderVelde, Brenda Van Doom, Joanne VanKempen, Peter VanSinger, Maryde VanWeelde, Carol Versluis, Wallace Vissers, Alvin Vladika. C. Daniel Voshel, Kloise Wagner, Geraldine Wolhrink. Sara Jane Walcott, Marvin Wolf, Loretta Zimmer, Joyce Julien, W ayne Missing — Wolhrink, Norman 68 69 O Eighth Grade Boys First row: H. Cribley, M. VenRoy, C. Snyder, I). Nelson, I). Young, L. Kastelin, 0. Hufford, I . Chapman. R. Swanson. Second row : Mrs. Coles. F. Gould, P. Jarka. J. Reis, R. Marek, R. Pclke, W. Hccksel, J. Warnki, W. Holman. Miss Boer. Third row : P. Alderink, C. Vandermate, G. Wiersma, R. Moddemian, Vi'. Smithe, W. Vander Ploeg, L. Hastings, I). Inman. I). Kulicamp, R. Syswerda. Fourth row: C. Holmes. I). Fumsden, P. Shood, L. Marshall, T. Antonides J. MeAuley, J. Marshall, I). Fugle, F. ihert, C. Throop, J. Dyke. Eighth Grade Girls Hrst row: I). Schmidt, M. Schmidt. B. Gunneman, M. uidema. N. Bronkema, U. Carmean. Second row: Mrs Coles, S. Kdgc, M. Fynewever, M. Weaver, L. Luhen, P. Jager, C. VanRee, M iss Boer. Third row : J. Rollenhagcn, I). Walt, K. Appelt, E. Clayton, I). Schippers, K. Bistodeau, S. Bistodeau. Fourth row: M. Burch, C. Timmerman, J. Peck, M. Handled. A. Miszcuski, M. Mochmer, M. Farrell, T Harprr. 70 Seventh Grade Boys First row: l Englert, T. Andreson, G. Barrett, R. Way, S. Sictscma, W . Powers. Second row : II Hanchett, J. Six, S. Vcrslnis, C. Dcmorest, E. Gallup, G. Bari� rick, J. Thomas, A. Finlaw. Third row : J. (look, L. VanAcIst, L. Vincent, W . Wright, I). Matteson, K. Barton, C. Wihert, P. Held. Seventh Grade Girls First row: M. Mnyskens, I). Probst, I). Sytsma. h. Heeksel. A. G. Davis. (!. Ryder. J. Holman. Second row: Miss Finlaw, P. Burger, I). Westrate, I,. Rohhins, C. Meerman, S. Rohen, J. Van Doom. N. Nickel, II. Hanchett. Third row: S. Lieffers, S. Reyers, II. V. I). Sellers, M. (rates, N. Edge, J. Sniocs, H. Wallinga, C. Smith. Fourth row: R. McCarthy, B. Ritchey, B. Hastings, B. Peek. S. LaMadline, R Bush, C. Long- neeker, C. Meinderstsma, E. Koning, B. Finkler. 71 72 03°(33 mm £3 Varsity Football First row: K. K.riger, C. Stevens, B. Ulrich, N. Lemieux, L. I). Taylor, I). Stevens. B. Groene- veld, A. Srhaap, K. Potgeter. Second row: Mr. Koon, T. Rasmussen, II. Smoes, S. Barnett, R. Brink. F. Scott. L. Lamhregtse, A. Alderink. I). Hehentiscli, E. Zuidema. H. Kronier, Mr. Tiinmemian. Third row: L. Wolf, C. Bennink. M. Hint ., J. Tanis, I.. Bliss, B. Fish, I). Lowing, I). Lanipe. Fourth row: I). Bronkenia. I). Hill. I). Herrin ton, W. Vissers, R. Brittain. SEASON RECORD Sept. 17 North Muskegon 13 Coopersville 6 Sept. 14 Sparta 12 Coopersville 6 Oct. 1 - Zeeland 13 Coopersville 26 Oct. 8 Htidsonville 6 Coopersville 32 Oct. 15 Hart 6 Coopersville 34 Oct. 20 — Whitehall 0 Coopersville 24 Oct. 29 Comstock Park 7 Coopersville 45 Nov. 5 — Fremont 19 Coopersville 13 74 Reserve Football First row: I). Smith, R. Reenstra. T. Hastings, J. Fisher, C. I). Ylakika. L. Cook, M. Dejong, T. Johnson, I). Showers, R. Smoes. Second row: Mr. Yassallo, A. Modderman, R. I'awloski, J. Ver Sluis, C. Coosen, J. Pamer, C. Albrecht, W. Versluis, R. TerAvest, J. Fnglesmen, M. Smith. Third row: I). Kraai, Vi. Julien. I). Johnson. I). Held, E. Ruist, F. Russell, B. Swanson, J. Kriger, E. Kelly. Fourth row-: R. Kriger, R. Hardy, T. LeMieux, W. Radakouit ., W. Hardy. SEASON RECORD Hudsonville 12 Coopers vi lie 45 Marne 19 Coopers ville 12 Fremont 0 Coopersville 6 Zeeland 6 Coopersville 13 Sparta 6 Coopersville 33 Comstock 0 Coopersville 12 Grand Haven 7 i Coopersville 20 76 Second Team Basketball First row: Mr. Koon, E. Archanibeau, R. Maka. L. Murray, J. Lieffers, A. Farrell, B. Swanson, H. Eaton, J. K.riger, B. Krigcr. Second row: B. Groncncveld, L. klien. K. Crouse, H. Sprik, C. Albrecht, B. TcrAverst, T. Lemieux, J. Boukamp, M Smitli, M. Moddermau. Third row: A. Hook, G. Snioes, K. krigcr, T. Hastings, C. DePender, I). Showers, R. Smoes, T. Holmes, J. W olhrink. L. Ingalls. The Second Team was fairly successful this season, having a record of seven wins and nine losses. SEASON RECORD Coopersville 51 Zeeland 39 Coopersville 49 Comstock Park 26 Coopers ville 27 Grand Haven 59 Coopersville 35 Hudsonville 51 Coopersville 45 Hart 63 Coopersville 70 Belding 49 Coopersville 45 Fremont 34 Coopersville 24 (Caledonia 75 Coopersville 37 Sparta 45 Coopersville 37 Zeeland 70 Coopersville 41 (Comstock Park 38 Coopersville 49 Hudsonville 54 Coopersville 42 Whitehall 45 (Coopersville 46 North Muskegon 38 Coopersville 40 Fremont 68 Coopersville 57 Sparta 55 695 809 77 Varsity Basketball First row: J. Vander Meulen, A. Schaap, H. VanderHeuvel, I . Elkins, . Easing, N. Lemicux, B. Grootcnhuis. Second row: Mr. Yassallo. J. Holman. C. Bronkema, F. Scott, E. Ryccnga, H. Sinoes, I). Bronkcma. The Broncos had a season’s record of eight wins and eight losses. The team seemed to lack the spirit and coordination of past years. Frank Scott sustained injuries to his legs late in the season. The leading individual scorers of the season were Tip Bronkema. with 288, and Frank Scott with 265. They entered the tournament and won over Grand Haven, but were massa- J cured by Fremont. SEASON RECORD Coopersville 52 Zeeland 40 Coopersville 67 Comstock Park 29 Coopersville 45 Grand Haven 53 Coopersville 58 Hudsonville 64 Coopersville 60 Hart 46 Coopersville 62 Belding 34 Coopersville 46 Fremont 47 Coopersville 39 Caledonia 45 Coopersville 85 Sparta 60 Coopersville 48 Zeeland 67 Coopersville 66 Comstock Park 23 78 79 Girls’ Basketball First row: I . Hastings, J. Roskamp. E. Patrick. F. Fynewcver, M. Butler, J. Van Ree, C. Phafler. Second row : M. Croleau. M. Scott, L. Sellout, S. Schmidt, C. anderVcen. K. Fritz, R. Vail Haver, P. Welton, H. Murray, T. Farrell, B. Jubb, Miss Streeter. This was a very successful year for the girls, who won the Girl’s Ken-New-Wa (Championship with a record of 7 wins and 1 loss. Runner-up was Hudson ville, who had a record of 5 wins and 3 losses, followed by Comstock Park and Sparta, wdio tied for third place, with a record of 2 wins and 6 losses each. The same system as last year continued through this year, with a double- header held on a Thursday night, the first game beginning at seven p. m. This way each team played on the same night. This year’s team was an example of hard work, teamwork, and cooperation, which the members all stressed to make each game a victory. The championship was something Coopersville was definitely not favored to win, with only one regular returning, hut it can well he said it was a team victory, with the subs as important as the regulars. For the year’s scoring, Connie Pfahler, Junior, led with 65 points, followed by Janice Roskamp with 56, Judy Van Ree with 40, and Peggy Hastings with 44. Guard regulars were Faye Fynewever, Molly Butler, and Emilie Patrick, all seniors. From our team Faye Fynewever, Molly Butler, Emile Patrick, Peggy Hastings, and Connie Pfahler made the All-Conference team. The girls shall long remember the fun in practice and the games they played. SEASON RECORD (Coopersville 15 Hudsonville 23 (Coopersville 25 (Comstock Park 24 Coopersville 31 Sparta 18 Coopersville 23 Sparta 17 (Coopersville 21 ConiHtoek Park 16 Coopersville 29 Hudsonville 28 Coopersville 16 Sparta 18 Coopersville 31 Hudsonville 27 221 171 80 81 Baseball First row: I). Rose, L. L). Taylor, L). Deal, J. Fritz, S. Barnett, R. Harmsen, K. Ruster, C. Stevens, R. Crouse. Second row: E. LaMadline, I). Rose, T. Hiler, M. Burch, I). Herrinton, C. Holman, H. Smoes, C. DePender, H. VanDeWcg, R. Modderman, J. K riger, B. Grocnveld, Mr. Koon. Third row: G. Scott, B. Fish, I). Rehentisch. II. VanderHeuvel, R. Mahynski. A. Schaap, K. Kriger. BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 7 Grand Haven Away April 12 Unity Christian Away April 14 Comstock Park Away April 21 Fremont Away April 26 Zeeland Home April 28 Hudson ville Away May 5 Sparta Home May 9 Grand Haven Home May 10 Comstock Park Home May 12 Fremont Home May 17 Zeeland Away May 19 Hudsonville Home May 24 Sparta Away 82 Second Team Baseball First row: R. Foenslra, A. Schultz, J. Henning, I). Hehl, E. Ruist, T. Holmes. I. Russell. Second row : B. Hardy, B. Kriger, B. Ter Averest, R. Eaton, F. Hein, J. Raima, B. Hecksel, J. Hillman, R. Dodge. L. Rrittian. II. Starks. Mr. Koon. Third row : I). Cook, L. Murray, J. Syswerda, A. Farrell, R. Jewell, I . Jager, R. Smoes, I). Zimmer, J. Knglesman. T. DemulI. R. Maka, T. Sterzor, C. Cherry. SCHEDULE April 19 Grand Haven There May 3 Marne There May 23 Grand Haven Here May 26 Marne Here 83 Track First row: G. Anderson, W. Julien, J. VerSluis, J. Bouwkanip, O. Smith, B. Swanson, C. Bennink. Second row: T. Johnson, T. Rasmussen, B. Brink, C. Bronkema, L. Lam It revise, A. Alderink, A. Schaap, B. Crocker. Third row: B. Ulrich, I). Johnson. L. Bliss, G. Bouwman, N. LeMieux, Vi . Fusing, R. Horliug, I). Lowing, R. Kromcr, K. MacLeod, B. I). Stevens, Mr. Timmerman. Fourth row: Vi. Radakovitz. M. Smith, I). Ilorling, T. LeMieux, R. Brittian, G. Clapp, I). Showers, W. Goll, T. Hastings, H. Mrycroft, T. Vrablic, M. Dehn, B. Thorton, C. Albrecht, V. Gross, A. Modderman, R. Courtade, R. Archamheau. Tennis First row : B. Van Doom, J. Tanis, Mr. Vassallo, 1). Conran. I). Bronkema. Second row: R. Conran. W. Lessien, A. Hook, L. Cook, M. Hint ., M. Modderman, J. Leffiers. 84 A et'Vi t' It-s tVxe. over load 'VVxa't- W akes School fun . Student Council First row: li. Ulrich, S. Schmidt. B. Carlson, J. Fritz, I’. Hastings, Miss Haiiniini, $. Viclirock. Second row: (1. Pfahler, S. Harinscn. J. Moddcmian, I,. Bliss, C. Rosier, B. Van Doom, S. Unhen, D. Moelker, J. Van Kee, C. VanderVeen, M. Choyne, P. Jarka, L, Kastelin. Third row: K. Ruster, C. Stephens, D. Herrington, B. Bronkema, T. Dey, E. Kelley, R. Barth- olomew, V. Haan, M. Van Dyke. The Student Council has enjoyed a very busy and prosperous year. In addition to encouraging good school citizenship and sportsmanship: working on North Central reports: holding bi-weekly locker clean-ups, monthly fire drills, dress-up days, lyceums, exchange assemblies, a talent assembly, and ex- change student days; arranging for spectator buses; keeping Vandercup scores weekly: attending the state citizenship conference and the Regional Student Council Convention, we chose as our year’s pro- ject the furnishing of a first aid room for the school. Other projects this year have been redecorating the upstairs of the Annex building and making picture composites of former graduating classes for display in the hallways. This year we reached our $1,000 goal for a student council club house. President ...........-...............James Fritz Vice President.............._...Barbara Carlson Secretary _............ -........Peggy Hastings Treasurer ................ -....Shelby Schmidt Calendar Official----------- William Van Doom Sergeant -at-arms .............. Donna Moelker 86 Varsity Club First row: C. Bennink, L. D. Taylor, L. Lowing, S. Barnett, J. Fritz, D. Stevens, W. Ensing, I). Stevens. V. F.nsing. I). Conran, K. Ulrieh. Second row: Mr. Timmerman, L. Bliss, J. Tanis, K. Potgeter, (.. Stevens, N. Lemeuix, E. Zaidema� T. Hasmussen, B. Fish, L. Wolf. Third row: K. Kriger, H. Smoes, R. Brink, T. Bronkema, L. Lamhregtse, A. Alderink, A. Rehcntisch, R. Kromer. This year the Varsity Club became an active organization. At the first of the year we elected as officers: Dave Stevens, President: James Fritz, Seretary; and Boh Brink, Treasurer. The club took up several projects this year, among which are directing traffic at the football games, resurrecting past athletic records, and improving the condition of the track. Buies were made regarding the wearing of varsitv sweaters, which the school adopted, and a new Bronco was designed which could he worn only by club members. 87 Annual Staff First row: Mr. LaDuke, M. Cheyne, C. Roster, E. Tramper, M. Cook. Second row: I). Moelker, M. Butler, F. Fynewevcr, C. Probst, N. Bakes, B. Holm. Third row: B. Brink, F. Metzler, B. YanDoorii, J. Tunis. Just like every other year, at times we thought we would never live through it. When we started, it seemed so easy; hut as time progressed our problems became worse. At last our production went to press, and we breathed a sigh of relief. We surely had our “ups” and “downs.” The realization that we were producing something which would remind so many of their happy days here, in the years to come, spurred us on. Our best wishes and many thanks to all who made this yearbook possible. Editor —............ _......Marjorie Cheyne Assistant Editor........................Carolyn Koster Business Manager Faye Fynewever Boy’s Athletics ...................... William VanDoorn Girl’s Athletics .............. Molly Butler features.........................Elaine Tramper Arl Norma Bakes, Betty Bohn, Charlotte Probst Advertising................. .Frederick Metzler Subscriptions Donna Moelker, Marie Cook, Robert Brink, James Tanis 88 Sentinel Staff Left to right: Mrs. VanDoorn, E. Smith, T. Jakuehtmas, D. Mergener, S. Sullivan, G. Breen, Mr. DeGues, M. Butler, I). Arehaniheau, D. Showers. The Sentinel has been published by the advanced typing classes every two weeks. The students have taken turns in typing the stencils and duplicating and stapling the copies. The editorials and a few other articles have been written by the members of the typing classes. Each club and class elected a reporter, and they have been responsible for reporting their activities. Nearly 300 papers at 5 cents each have been sold each time. Some student in the art class has drawn the design and cut the stencil for each cover of the paper. Page headings and cartoons have also been made in the art class. The first hour mechanical drawing class has sold each issue of the Sentinel in the various homerooms. They also have done the necessarj bookkeeping. The Sentinel is exchanged with papers from the following schools: Comstock Park, Sparta, Zeeland, Hudsonville, Hart, W hitehall, Cedar Springs, Grant, Otsego, and Fremont. The local school board mem- bers also have received a copy of each issue. We think this exchange helps to create a friendly feel- ing in sports, clubs, and classes and therefore the entire student body. Mrs. VanDoorn and Mr. DeGeus are advisors for the Sentinel. 89 Band Majorettes — J. VanRee, T. Finkler. First row: M. Utley, H. Murray, M. Murray, M. Brown, B. Sytsina, B. Thorton, I). Showers. I). Quirk, S. Viehroek, M. Groleau, C. VanderVeen, A. Farrell, Drum Major-C. I’fahler. Second row: I . Gliaptuuu, B. Aney, S. Nordwall, J. Brittain, I.. Courson, B. lerAvest, I,, l.olli- srlnillz, K. Sprik, I,. Sellout, J. Baldus, T. Modderman. Third row: F. White, I,. Frit ., V. Haan, Y. Juhh, C. Lowing, S. Barnett, T. Lrmeiux, C. Bleck- ley, S. Baldus, S. Hansen, B. Eaton, D. Sprik, D. Hopwood. Fourth row: D. Jablonski, D. Herrinton, R. Brown, N. Meerman, C. DePender, E. Zuidema, S. Walker, W. Spencer, J. Holman, F. Meyers, F. Metzler. R. Gunneman, G. Lown. The Coopersville High School Band, Fred Utley Director, presented the school with a highly rated marching hand this year. They presented half-time shows at all ol the home football games. The combined Band and Chorus Christmas Concert was a big success. In addition to selections by the Band and Chorus, there were a woodwind trio and a brass sextette. Heatber Murray, Connie Pfahler, and Judy Van Kee were the members of the trio. Loren Lothschutz, Robert I er Avest, Ron- ald Sprik, Roger Gunneman, Donald Hopwood. Clarence Depender. and Vi illiam Spencer comprised the sextette. Heather Murray, Dan Herrinton, Jerre Brittain, and Connie I’fahler all received First Divisions as soloists in the District Solo-Ensemble Festival in February. Ibis qualified them for the State Festi- val, to which they went on March 26. Loren Lothschutz, Robert Ter Avest, Roger Gunneman, Donald Hopwood, Ray Brown, and Stanley Walker, members of a brass sextette, returned with a Second Div- ision rating. The band went to the District Band Festival in March and presented the annual Spring Concert with the Chorus in April. 90 Chorus First row: H. Murray, J. Schoenbom, I . Kennedy, J. Bar, L. Wolf, I). Cribley, 1. Park, G. Warner, M. Cooper, B. Carlson, K. Ulrich, J. Zimmer, C.. Flicarinan, E. Fish, N. Bakes, M. Crolcau, M. Murray, M. Brown, S. Rector. Second row: Mr. Boeskool, J. Brittain, N. olhrink, E. Kolbcrg, R. Conran, J. Lieffers, R. Crouse, S. Nelson. Third row: L. Courson, C. VanderVeen. J. Bakes, B. Aney, C. Lanipe, J. Stevens, M. Modder- man. I). Vladika. R. Thornton, L. Mien, J. Dyke, J. Lundhcrg, E. Vosliel, (i. Holman. C. Lowing, K. Raldiis J. Corter, J. Richardson. Fourth row: B. Sorenson, S. Bramer, S. Hannsen, L. Six, A. Clapp. I . Alderink, B. Umlor, K. Potgeter, I). Jahlonski, I). Sprik, C. Reister, A. Eaton, L. Wolf, R. Courtade, S. Dykstra. I). Marshall, I). Umlor, I). Sullivan, B. Davis. Fifth row : N. Vanderjagt, C. VanderVeen, I). Moelker, J. Wilson, S. Veldman, G. Breen, J. Anderson, I). Rchertisch, W. Vissers, I). Conran, M. Burch, R. Shinunel, H. Crurn, L. Ry- eenga, R. Thompson, E. McAuley, J. Wassenar, J. Modderman. Sixth row: M. Hook, C. Roster, B. Vanderjagt, L. Walt, J. Dracht, M. Syswerda. N. Halpin, R. Fredericks, L. Murray, W. Julien, (� . LaMadeline. N. Christian. R. King. N. Waldie, C. Kreger, E. Spencer, D. Mergener. The chorus this year met in three separate groups under the direction of Mr. Boeskool. The groups studied ihe same music and combined their respective talents in performance. I hese groups totaled approximately one hundred five members. Out of these groups were formed two similar ensembles — the Girls I riple I rio and the Boys Tintette. During the year they performed at different school activities and assemblies. The Chorus presented concerts on December 16 and May 6. They also sang at the Coopersville Reformed Church on March 20. 91 Future Farmers of America First raw: I . Anderson, A. baton. I). DeMull, B. Irish, Mr. Harris, B. Spencer, L. Lambrcgtse, H. Smoes, B. Bolthouse, R. Kromer, R. Hurling. F. Hine, I). Perrin, R. Mika, L. Olson, A. Farrell, C. Schilling. Second row: I), kraii. T. Jakuchunas, R. Handlogtcn, A. Eaton, S. Hecksel, G. La.Madline, J. Boukamp, A. Moddennan, H. Slaughter, F. Myers, R. Lowing, I). Johnson, M. .Miller, R. Spencer, A. Vissers, J. Roster, C. Cribley, J. krieger. Third row: R. Brittain, T. Holmes, T. Johnson, M. Walcott, E. Hanenhurg, G. Handlogtcn, E. Rycenga, F. Scott, T. Rronkema. J. Holman, E. Hanenhurg, J. Fisher, J. Henning, I). Lampe, H. Mayeroft, E. Buist. Fourth row: B. krieger, B. Hecksel, R. Posohic, R. Jewell, P. Yeager, J. Fredricks, B. F'ish, J. Versluis, R. Hardy. R. Fredricks, T. Styburski, J. Tanis, S. Luhen, D. Stevens, F'.. Smith, M. Hecksel, F. Russell, k. krieger, R. Eaton, A. Spinner, R. Dodge. The 1954-55 school year was an active one for our F. F. A. Chapter. On J une 6, 1954, Mr. Harris sponsored a trip with five senior hoys across tlie straits of Mackinaw on an achievement tour. The following October all “Ag hoys who were interested attended the Inter- national Dairy Show in Chicago. In February a representative group from our chapter attended Farmers Week for one day at Michigan State College, Fast Lansing. An addition to our activity program this year was selecting an F. F. A. Sweetheart. Money was collected from the students, ami each penny counted as a vote for one of the four contestants. Molly Butler, the senior representative, became the F. F. A. Sweetheart of the year. Many of our Chapter members participated in our basketball team: we organized a schedule of games with neighboring chapters and interested groups. Fortune favored us — we won them all. Our donkey basketball game and pancake supper were well attended. W illiam Spencer served as president of our chapter this past year: he was assisted by Herman Smoes as vice-president; Bernard Bolthouse as secretary: and Roger Ilorling as treasurer. Raymond Kromer and Larry Lambrcgtse acted as reporters. 92 4-H and Home Economics Club First row: R. Bush, B. Gunneman, M. Zuidema, M. Muyskcns, S. LaMadiine, C. Miendcrtsma. E. Johnson, A. Mitchell, N. Bronkt'iua, B. Peck, I. Roiling. Second row: Mrs. VanderHyde, B. Westover, N. Bakes, C. Prohst, H. Smith, M. Fyncwever, L. Zimmer, S. Rohen, J. Johnson, J. Van Doom, P. Rohn, Mrs. Van Doom. Third row: II. VanderSchors, K. White, J. Keeney, C. Blakely, R. Scharphom, R. Lintjer, C. Koster, VC . Buist, B. Nuland, C. Lampc. Fourth row: J. Peck, I). Sullivan. B. Konyndyk, J. Smoes, I). Moelker, J. Stevens, A. Clapp, M. (rates, M. Nuland, C. Meerman, I). Greer 'Ilie girls enroll in 4-H and Home Economics Clubs that they may learn to do by doing. Since their interests vary, the club is divided into four groups — 4-H Knitting (beginning and advanced), 4-H Clothing, and a general Home Economics Club. Many of the girls enter 4-H that they may continue work started in their local communities. 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 worth- while leisure time activity. The girls who elect 4-H clothing usually do so because they like sewing. 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 and compete for valuable awards. Last year Lelah Grossenbacher, a 1954 senior, earned the county 4-H scholarship. 93 Junior Rotary First row: Mr. Kohinson, J. Tanis, L. Bliss, L. I). Taylor. Second row: I). Conran, J. Fritz, W. Van Doom, k. Buster. Future Teachers Club First row: Mr. Hakker, T. Finkler, B. Schilling, E. Davidson, J. Roppouul. Mr. Speet. Second row: C. Fiiearman, C. Cribley, N. Mcernian, A. Dykstra. M. Hook, M. Hudson, K. Hehentisch, E. Heibel, A Mitchell. 94 Industrial Arts Club First row: J. Fredericks, B. Fish. B. Bronkema. k. Buster, S Barnett, S. Hecksel, L. klien, Mr. Catkins. Second row : R. Modderinan. H. Courtade, W. Nanninga, J. Holman. C. Albrecht, E. kelly, J. Hober. Third row: B. Spencer, B. Ilarmson, G. Clapp, M. Burch, I . Lull or, H. Sinoes, M. Walcot, H. Schat, F. Bussell. Fourth row : L. Lowing, E. Munger, T. Modderinan. C. Crihley, G. Erickson. I). VamlcrVeen, B. Jewell, I), (look. B. Maka. Camera Club First row: Peggy Hastings. B. Juhh, G. Bartholomew, P. Haskins, N. Christian. Second row : Mr. Burger, V. Nanninga. S. Barnett. F. Fynewever, J. Tunis, B. Spencer, Mr. Utley. 95 Nurses Club First row: T. Farrell, J. W assaner, (). Powers, Miss Hannum. R. Van Haver, L. Hieftje, I). Peterson. Second row: M. Miles, J. Bar, N. Christian, P. Schmidt, L. Wolf, P. Hastings, (i. Wagner, R. Ulrich. Third row: P. Alderink, A. Dykstra, M. Syswerda, F, Fynewcver, E. Spencer, C. Pfahler, J. koppenal, M. Peck. Bible Club First row: S. Dykstra. T. Harper, I). Schmidt. P. Chapman, N. Nickel, M. Schmidt, M. Zuidema, B. Gunneman, E. koning, L. Walt, M. Butler, B. Vanderjagt, S. Rector, k. Hecksel, C. Ryder. T. Harper, N. Bronkcma, R. Ulrich, J. Holman. Second row: A. Clapp, N. Meerman, A. Dykstra, R. Rehentisch, I). Walt, S. kerning, M. Sietsma, S. Bramer, N. Vanderjagt, I). Inman, k. Appelt, E. McAuley, W. Buist, II. Crum, J. Dracht, C. VanderVeen, J. koppenal, G. Buell, P. Alderink, B. DeMull. Third row: L. Hieftje, M. Loben, J. Modderman, J. Thiss, C. kregcr, R. Fredericks, R. Spencer, N. Halpin, S. Luhen, B. Bolthouse, G. Handlogten, S. Barnett, R. Harm sen, R. Modderman, A. Vissers, J. Dyke, I). Johnson, J. DeW itt. Fourth row: A. Miszewski. J. Rollenhagen, J. Stevens. S. Wolhrink, S. Miller. V. Scott. B. Lowing, B. Pierce, B. Bos, S. Smith, M. Syswerda, B. konyndyk, S. Smith, S. Nelson, J. Gortcr, B. Ovennyer, P. Joger, L. Luhen, B. Merrick, M. Weaver. Fiftli row: S. Edge, J. Lundherg, R. Modderman, J. Shavlier, C. Lowing, AT. Fynewevcr, G. Breen, F. Fynewcver, M. Syswerda, C. VanRee, B. Buell, P. Hastings, B. Schilling, L. Rohhins, L. Wolf, G. Dykstra. 96 Science Club First row: A. J. Moxon, M. Brown, B. Juhh, k. MarLood, C. Bennink. Young, Mr. Burger. Second row : J. Brittain, I). Sullivan. M. Hudson. H. Murray, S. Smith. M. Groleau. Third row: K. Smith, G. Bush. I). Weaver, I). Conran, R. Sinues, I). Jahlonski. J. Correll. Fourth row: S. Hanson, L. Rycenga, B. DeMull, R. Bartholmew, L. Hieftje, S. Smith. Art Department Mr DeGues and his Art Department, where students of all ages learn to combine ereativeness with development of talent and skill. 97 Library Staff First row: I). Mergcner, C. Fumpe, Mrs. Titus, P. Stephens, E. Johnson, R. Smith. Second row : E. Davidson, V. Bartholomew, S. Baldus, L. McCue, J. Poelina, A. Mitchell, M. Miles. Projectionists First row: I). Cooper, R. Conran, R. Scott, A. Eaton, J. Fredricks, E. LaMadline, E. Tramper. Second row: J. Iwanic, I). Nelson, G. Bush, N. Halpin, J. Correll, B. Crocker, D. VanderVeen, Mr. Burger. Third row: J. Tunis, C. Bennink, W . Fusing. T. Bronkema, H. under Heuvel, A. Hook, A. Scapp, G. LaMadeline. 98 Loft to right: V. Bronkemu, J. Terpstra, W. V lasers, I). Johnson, I). Rose, E. Bursma, K. McLeod. K. Buster Left to right: Mrs. H. Lang. Mrs. M. Laug, Mrs. Shook, Mrs. Oosterheart. Hot Lunch Program 99 Homecoming The Coope rev ille High School Annual Homecoming was held on October 8, 1954. It was a very chilly evening as the parade ami spectators began their march toward the field. Each class had a float and the Student Council made one that carried the Queen and her court. The Soph- omores took first place in the float contest, with the Seniors second. The Queen’s float, which was very beautiful, was not in competition. The band led the procession. I he game with Hudsonville began at eight o'clock. Coopersville received the kick-off and promptly went for a touchdown. The score at the half was 25-6 in favor of Coopersville. The game ended 32-6, with Coopersville the winner. All the Coopersville players got in the game, and they performed well. Peggy Hastings was elected Queen by popular vote of the Student Body. The Court consisted of the following girls: Molly Butler, Faye Fynewever, Judy VanKee, Virginia Bronkema, Bar- bara Carlson, and Connie Pfahler. Their respective escorts were: Boh Brink, Dave Stevens, L. D. Taylor, Ivan Bronkema. James Fritz, and Bob Ulrich. Peggy chose Don Lowing as King. M r. Conran had the pleasure of crowning Peggv queen at the half-time ceremonies. A dance sponsored by the alumni was held in the gym. Frank Lockage and his 9-piece or- chestra furnished the music. The dance was very well attended: refreshments were sold by the Senior Class. In the ceremonies in the gym, Don was crowned King, and the girls received their corsages. The dance, which continued until 1 a. m., terminated the Homecoming festivi- ties for 1954. 100 101 Pep Club First row: I). Peterson. N. Heeksel, C. Pfahler, I . Hastings. M. Butler, Miss Larson, J. Kos- kainp, II. liucll, V. Bronkema, G. Wagner, B. West over, T. Hyzy. Second row : M. Brown, M. Groleau, K. Hurley, I). Reed, B. Schilling, L. Sellout, T. Kinkier, E. Scliestag. C. Marshall, J. Helsen, N. Bakes, S. Viehrock, M. (look, J. Baldtis, N. Young. Thin! row: B. Konyndyk, G. Buell. M. Peek, J. Dyke, J. Koppenol, J. VanRee, G. Breen, S. Sullivan, M. Hudson, M. Syswerda, R. Rehentiseh, (). Powers, B. Juhh, B. Undor, L. Zimmer, B. Pan ,I. Fourth row: S. Nordwall, M. Scott, Y. Juhh, L. Fritz. J. Davidson, V. Bartholomew, B. Bughee, V. Haan, J. Bakes, J. Wassenaar, G. Grihley, E. Patrick, S. Schmidt, L. Lowing, M. Ghcyne, I). Grihley, J. Poelma, S Hal.Ins. Fifth row: J. Terpstra, F. Fynewever, M. Luhen, L. McGue, M. Mazurek, R. Scharphorn, G. Rosier, M. Nixon, I). Peterson, G. Greger. I). Johnson, M. Burns, R. Van Haver, I). Perrin, P. Haskins. K. Fritz, J. Rehentiseh, B. King. I lie Pep Club, as a whole, has not been too active this year because of the large number of members. However, it has functioned successfully by working in small groups on various projects. Among these projects it has sponsored a Pep Hally ami a record dance: it has also played a great part in the homecoming celebration, since its members were in charge of all general arrangements, the ceremony at half time, and the festivities in the gym. In addition to these activities, its members have placed welcome signs in the balls, decorated the goal posts before each game, sponsored Mom's night during basketball season and DadV night during football. Parents’ night, which was a new project ibis year, was held at one of the girls’ games. arious Pep Club members prepared and served refreshments for the first girls'basketball game, which was likewise a new undertaking this year. They were also responsible for all the pep meetings. The cheerleaders were given new uniforms by file Athletic Association, which now sponsors the Pep Club. throughout the year the Club lias endeavored to encourage good citizenship, good sportsmanship, and just plain “Pep.” The officers for the year were as follows: President ................ Janice Roskamp Vice President ................ Belva Buell Secretary .................. Molly Butler Advisor.................... Miss Bejay Larson 102 103 Cheerleaders Firs! row: V. Bronkema. J. Roskamp, C. Pfahler, I . Hastings. B. Buell. Second row: J. Bakes, S. Nordwall, M. Scott, Miss Larson, S. Schmidt, I). Reed, J. VanDoorn. Hall Monitors Club First row : S. Farrell, M. Cook, D. Moelker, M. Butler, F. Patrick, M. Scott, J. Wolf, N. Bakes. Second row : C. Roster, T. Modderman, L. Wolf, M. Hecksel, M. Dehn, B. Fish, T. Hiler, R. Groneveld, I. Bronkema. Third row: T. Dey, J. Wiersina, I). Stevens, I). Bronkema. B. Brink, H. Sinoes, G. Bouwnian, I). Deal. Fourth row: (,. (.rihley. J. VanDoorn, (1. VanderVeen, J. Keeney. J. Koppenol. J. Rehentiseh. J. Dyke, A. Dykstra, J. Davison, R. Rehentiseh, F. Dvke, B. Schilling. R. Moddermon, B. Umlor. 104 105 Compliments of BOARD OF EDUCATION DR. H. H. SCHWARTZ . President GLENN FYNEWEVER . Secretary DAVE RIEMERSMA .Treasurer DR. B. C. HEKHUIS . . . Trustee WESSEL SHEARS . . . Trustee 106 Best Wishes to the Graduates ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH DENNISON SUNDAY MASSES — 8=00 - 9:30 and 1 1 =00 a. m. HOLY DAY MASSES — 7:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Father Charles A. Salatka, Pastor 107 E. P. LILLIE Member Michigan Shoe Retail Assn. Michigan Retail Dry Goods Assn. Michigan Apparel Club LILLIE’S DEPARTMENT STORE “For Over 75 Years” COOPERSVILLE, MICHIGAN THE ART OF GETTING ALONG Sooner or later, a man, if he is wise, discovers that life is a mixture of good days and bad, victory and defeat, give and take. He learns that it doesn't pay to be a too sensitive soul; that he should let some things go over his head like water off a duck's back. He learns that he who loses his temper usually loses out. He learns that all men have burnt toast for breakfast now and then, and that he shouldn’t take the other fellow’s grouch too seriously. He learns that carrying a chip on his shoulder is the easiest way to get into a fight. He learns that he quickest way to become unpopular is to carry tales and gossip about others. He learns that buck-passing always turns out to be a boomerang, and that it never pays. He comes to realize that the business could run along perfectly well without him. He learns that it does not matter so much who gets the credit so long as the business benefits. He learns that even the janitor is human and that it does no harm to smile and say “Good Morning,’’ even if it’s raining. He learns that most of the other fellows are as ambitious as he is, that they have brains as good or better, and that hard work, not cleverness, is the secret of success. He learns to sympa- thize with the youngster coming into the business, because he remembers how bewildered he was when he first started out. He learns not to worry when he loses on order, because experience has shown that if he always gives his best, his average will break pretty well. He lecrns that no man ever got to first bas alone, and that it is only through cooperative effort that we move on to better things. He learns that bosses are no monsters, trying to get the last ounce of work out of him for the least amount of pay, but that they are usually pretty good fellows who have succeeded through hard work and who want to do the right thing. He learns that folks are not any harder to get along with in one place than another, and that the “getting along” depends about ninety-eight per- cent on his own behavior. Men's and Boy’s Wear Dry Goods Footwear Ladies' Ready-to-wear Notions Domestics and Bedding Gifts Infant Wear Toys 108 Congratulations to the Class of ’55 THE BUS DRIVERS Louis Bouwkamp Roy Elkins Jay Fynewever Kent Hastings Peter J. Meerman William Nicholson Jim Scott Albert Smoes Gert Smoes Melvin Ter Avest Thomas Elkins Raymond DeMeester Compliments of JOHN MODDERMAN Gasoline and Fuel Oil Tank Wagon Service CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1955 COOPERSVILLE ROTARY CLUB 109 Compliments of MARTIN’S SODA BAR Phone 9106 Coopersville on U. S. 16 Michigan Congratulations to the Class of '55 HAADSMA’S DAIRY “SERVING COOPERSVILLE WITH THE BEST IN DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone 203R for Home Delivery Service Coopersville Michigan BARRETT APPLIANCE SERVICE ROBBIN S BODY SHOP Radio - Television WRECKS REBUILT Refrigeration Body and Fender Repairing Phone 78R Coopersville Michigan Coopersville, Michigan CHARLES GRASMAN Agent and Distributor of STANDARD GASOLINE - MOTOR OIL and GREASES - FUEL OIL SPECIAL FARM PRODUCTS Paul Metten — 747F5 For Your Safety, Dual Metered Service Bob Lang — 1195 Coopersville 110 BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH CONKLIN SUNDAY MASSES 8 - 10 A. M. Rev. Joseph S. Godzisz, Pastor C00PERSVILLE GREENHOUSE Congratulations to the Class of ’55 Richard and Shirley McKinney PLANTS - CUT FLOWERS GOODVIEW FARM CORSAGES - FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Elmo and Alyce Heft Coopersville, Michigan THE CHALET In Beautiful Lamont DINNERS, LUNCHEONS, PARTIES by Reservation Tel. Marne 5428 Mr. Mrs. Jacobsen Compliments of D. W. COPE PLASTICS St. Louis 21, Missouri Plastics suppliers to the schools” 111 Congratulations from AIR CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC. Manufacturers of Registers, Grilles, Defusers, and Leigh Building Products A DYNAMIC GROWING COMPANY IN A PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY PHONE 360 COOPERSVILLE 112 ROBERTA’S BEAUTY SALON Specializing in Permanent Waving and Hair Cutting Phone 5551 DENNISON CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE, INC. Groceries - Meats - Ice Cream Dry Goods - Appliances Gas, Co-op., Oil PHONE 435J 14628 State St. Marne, Mich. ARABACRES VETERINARY HOSPITAL Registered Arabian Horses MARNE DR. WILLIAM BALL MICHIGAN Best Wishes to the Graduates ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH MARNE SUNDAY MASSES — 8:30 - 10:30 A. M. Rev. Joseph J. Drew - Pastor 113 Compliments of ALLENDALE’S FIRST DEPARTMENT STORE Compliments of ART and VERA KULIKAMP Allendale Michigan SCHMIDT’S STANDARD SERVICE Allendale Michigan ESTHER’S GARAGE PARTS FOR ALL CARS Phone 737 F31 Coopersville CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS DR. D. A. HOOPLE Optometrist 170 Main Street Coopersville Michigan ANDRESEN’S PHARMACY “The Rexall Store” Bell and Howell Agency Photographic Supplies COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN Compliments of JOHN F. MEERMAN Insurance Phones: Office 7 Residence 225 COOPERSVILLE, MICHIGAN VANDER PLOEG MEERMAN GARAGE Plymouth and DeSota Sales and Service REPAIR PARTS - TIRES - TUBES - GAS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRING - WRECKER SERVICE Phone 45 Coopersville, Michigan Compliments of FROZEN FOOD LOCKER Phone 69 306 Main Street Coopersville, Michigan 115 ROBERT J. NAUTA Builder Phone 17R11 Conklin Michigan DR. L. MILLS D. D. S. Main Street Coopersville JOHN DEERE Qaulity Farm Equipment C. H. , LEY Farm Equipment and Hardware Phone 3 Conklin, Michigan OLIVER NEW HOLLAND Finest in First in Farm Machinery Grassland Farming DENHOF SALES AND SERVICE AUTHORIZED DEALER Phone 75 Conklin, Michigan Compliments of DYKSTRA’S ELEVATOR FEEDS - SEEDS - FERTILIZER CUSTOM GRINDING AND MILLING 116 Conklin Michigan Compliments of BARKEL’S HOME MADE CANDIES AND ICE CREAM “Coopersville’s First Candy Shop” 117 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS KASTELIN BAKERY QUALITY BAKED GOODS Phone 35 Coopersville, Michigan Compliments of SNELLER’S JEWELRY Compliments of V. J. TASKER PHONE 18 DRUGS Coopersville Michigan Phone 50 Coopersville Compliments of DR. H. O. YORKE CHIROPRACTOR Lake Michigan Drive, N. W. Phone GL 4-6785 Phone 99-6344 STANDALE GULF SERVICE Jerry Gritter, Prop. ROAD SERVICE Standale — On M-50 4088 Lake Michigan Drive. Standale, Mich. Compliments of DR. EARLE J. REYNOLDS Lake Michigan Drive, N. W. at Standale GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN 118 Compliments of RAVENNA CO-OPERATIVE CO. COMPLETE ELEVATOR SERVICE Feed - Flour - Fencing - Fertilizer Coal - Seeds - Medical Supplies Compliments of RAVENNA LUMBER COMPANY Phone 3 Ravenna, Michigan Compliments of OSSEWAARDE PRATT JOHN DEERE IMPLEMENTS ■ HARDWARE Michigan 119 Eastmanville Compliments of HOPP’S CHICKEN DINNERS Mr. and Mrs. L. Bouwkamp Coopersville Michigan CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '55 BRAAKES BAKERIES Home of “Town Talk” Cookies Spring Lake Grand Haven Compliments of RUSSELL LILLIE PLUMBING Complete Line of Fixtures Phone 175 Coopersville THANK YOU We wish to extend our heartiest thanks to the School Board and Administration for their assistance; the faculty for being so understanding; the secretaries for the time and effort; Mr. La Duke for his direction; the proofreader for her help; the advertisers for their patronage; the subscribers for their interest; and last, but certainly not least, we wish to thank the Staff, without whom the ZENITH would never have gone to press. EDITOR HELPERS DANIELS Unusual Gifts 120 MUSKEGON MICHIGAN Best Wishes to the Graduates ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH DENNISON SUNDAY MASSES — 8:00 and 10:00 HOLY DAY MASSES — 7:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Father Charles A. Salatka, Pastor 121 Compliments of SANITARY FISHERIES AND FOOD PRODUCTS 120 Wealthy Street, S. E. 1046 Ottawa Avenue, N. W. Grand Rapids, Michigan KUTSCHE’S HARDWARE 328 Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich. SINCE 1862 DELTA PORTER CABLE STANLEY CUMMIN TOOLS HARDWARE Compliments of GARTHWAITE TROPHY ROOM Coopersville Michigan Compliments of DICK’S BARBER SHOP Sanitary Barber Shop COURTEOUS SERVICE M-104 Nunica, Michigan Compliments of H. VANDE KIEFT REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Coopersville Michigan 122 YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT THE ALLENDALE REFORMED CHURCH Services.......9:30 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. Sunday School.................11:00 A. M. C. E. SOCIETY........Thursday 7:30 P. M. PASTOR — REV. RAYMOND C. SCHAAP 123 Congratulations to the Class of 1955 THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Coopersville Michigan Extends a cordial welcome to you to attend its services MORNING WORSHIP...........9:45 a.m. CHURCH SCHOOL............11:00 a.m. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP..........7:00 p.m. 124 REV. J. LAWRENCE WARD, Pastor Compliments of THE SONNEVELDT COMPANY 312 Ellsworth Avenue, S. W. GRAND RAPIDS 3, MICHIGAN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT FOODS 125 BAKER’S SUPPLIES PAPER MERCHANTS “ Photography at Its Best SCHOOLS WEDDINGS BABIES H. A. POWELL STUDIOS Largest in the Midwest TOLEDO DAYTON DETROIT 126 When you selected our company as the publishers of this life-long cherished yearbook, your own 955 . . . it enabled us to share with you a part of your life. We stand ready to serve again in your future in the many phases of business that require our complete printing services. LETTERPRESS AND PHOTO-OFFSET PRINTERS GLendale 6-1624 314 LEONARD STREET., N. W. - GRAND RAPIDS 4, MICHIGAN LETTERHEADS DIRECT MAIL FOLDERS BOOKLETS CATALOGS FORMS NAME CARDS DIRECTORIES PROGRAMS PUBLICATIONS YEARBOOKS POST CARDS WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS PLASTIC BINDING 127 ‘‘There is a way that seemeth right to man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. — Proverbs 16:25 “Holding forth the word of Life.” OTTAWA CENTER CHAPEL Located on Leonard Road PASTOR: REV. RICHARD C. GORDON SERVICES EVERY SUNDAY Sunday School....................10:00 Morning Service ................11:00 Evening Service.................. 7:45 Young Peoples..........Wednesday 7:00 Mid-week Prayer Meeting. .Thursday 8:00 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”— Psalm 1 19:105 128 Compliments of YOUR LOCAL A P STORE COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN Compliments of JOSEPH N. SMITH Livestock Dealer Marne Michigan 20 oz. loaf 129 ROHN'S AUTO SALES TWO BIG LOTS IN MUSKEGON 2836 Getty Street Phone 31874 950 East Broadway Phone 31053 Compliments of HEATH MANUFACTURING CO. Compliments of MULDER MOTOR SALES Wood Products for Home and Garden Coopersville Michigan Coopersville Michigan ALBERT GEMMEN SONS Live Stock — Wholesale Meats Phone 30 F2 Allendale, Mich. 130 Compliments of LEMMEN PONTIAC FARM EQUIPMENT COOPERSVILLE, MICHIGAN Compliments of J. J. WOLBRINK SONS Allendale Michigan ALLENDALE HEATING COMPANY Sales and Service FURNACES, AIR CONDITIONERS AND EAVESTROUGHING Phone 47F4 Allendale, Michigan Compliments of ZYLSTRA’S GROCERY WM SINDERMAN I. Gc Ac MARKET GENERAL MERCHANDISE M-50 at Zeeland Road Phone Coopersville 720 F25 Eastmanville Michigan Allendale Phone 35 F3 131 L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY “Known Wherever There Are Schools and Colleges” Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations - Diplomas Personal Cards - Club Insignia Medals and Trophies LEE ZIMMERMAN 19496 Livernois Detroit 21 Michigan Miles of Luck CHESTERFIELD HEIGHTS MARATHON REYNOLDS WHITE ROSE SERVICE 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE PHONE 72 4415 Lake Michigan Dr., N. W. Grand Rapids 4, Michigan Coopersville Michigan Compliments of Compliments of TED’S BARBER SHOP R. REYNOLDS COAL COMPANY We handle all types of insurance” Otto Whitman Coopersville Michigan Coopersville Michigan 132 Compliments of LEACH ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SPORTS SHOP Coopersville Michigan SHOOK’S BARBER SHOP Coopersville Michigan Compliments of PEARLINE BARBER SHOP Compliments of KRAKER BROTHERS MARKET Allendale Michigan GROCERIES AND MEATS Pearline Michigan WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH “A cordial welcome awaits you ” PASTOR — REV. PAUL A. WHEELER SERVICES: Sunday School Morning Worship W. Y. P. S. Evening Worship Wednesday 10:00 a. m. 11:00 a. m. 7:00 p. m. 7:30 p. m. 7:45 p. m. Allendale, Michigan 133 Compliments of COMMUNITY SHOPPING BASKET GROCERIES - MEATS WALL PAPER Louie Bouwkamp Phone 192 COOPERSVILLE, MICH. Compliments of SQUARE DEAL HARDWARE Phone 157 Coopersville Michigan LUDEMA S WELDING SHOP D M METAL PRODUCTS ELECTRIC AND GAS WELDING General Repair Wagons and Trailers Built to Order NEIL MOELKER RICHARD DAVIS Phone 315R2 Coopersville Phone GL 4-5797 Standale VICTORY DRIVE-IN HAMBURGERS FRENCH FRIES BAR-B-Q’S SHORT ORDERS SERVICE FROM 7 A. M. TO 12 MIDNIGHT U. S. 16 at Coopersville Compliments of WENGER’S 5c to $5 STORE Coopersville Michigan 134 Compliments of TED S GARAGE HEYBOER’S PRODUCE 4010 Lake Michigan Drive GENERAL OVERHAUL TRUCK OR CAR Standale Michigan Route 5, Grand Rapids Phone 6MA 3611 Phone 6MA 5474 After Hours 6MA 5556 GRAND VALLEY GRAVEL COMPANY WASHED SAND - GRAVEL - STONE - BANK CEMENT GRAVEL CRUSHED AND BANK ROAD GRAVEL KEN FENSKE, Owner MARTIN DE JONG, Hauler Compliments of STANDALE GARDEN CENTER 4259 Lake Michigan Drive, N. W. HOURS: 9 to 9:30 p. m. Wednesday 9 to 7 p. m. STANDALE HARDWARE Congratulations to the Seniors 4160 Lake Michigan Drive in Standale DR. L. D. MANGUS S H GREEN STAMPS Optometrist RENTALS 3976 Lake Michigan Drive, N. W. POWER TOOLS Grand Rapids at Standale 135 CONGRATULATIONS THROOP FUNERAL HOME Coopersville, Michigan ELKINS BROS. GARAGE BODY SHOP Expert Body Work Custom Painting YOUR B. F. GOODRICH DEALER Phone 84-R U. S. 16 GILBERT HAZEKAMP MARKET WELDING SERVICE Minneapolis - Moline SALES AND SERVICE Groceries, Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Frozen Foods Phone 127 FI 1 Ravenna Phone 103 Ravenna, Mich. Compliments of Compliments of K. W. BUNCE WALCOTT ELEVATOR GRAVEL FEED and GRAIN Phone Casnovia 2670 Ravenna Michigan Allendale Michigan 136 Compliments of COOPERSVILLE FLOUR AND FEED MILLS Yes, We Will Grind and Mix PHONE 5 Your Business — Is Our Business Compliments of H. A. MUZZALL DOROTHY GREGORY TEACHER OF PIANO D. D. S. AND HARMONY 96th Avenue R. 1, Zeeland Coopersville, Michigan Phone: Allendale 15 F31 COOPERSVILLE MEAT MARKET Fresh, Smoked, Salt Meats and Poultry Phone 65 137 Harley Handlogten SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUSES Serving Schools Since 1928 ★ HOEKSTRA TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY Grand Rapids, Michigan “More Children Ride Superior Than Any Other Kind” 138 Compliments of LAMONT HARDWARE ADMIRAL APPLIANCES HARDWARE - PLUMBING ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Compliments of HART’S PRODUCE FRUITS - VEGETABLES Lamont Michigan Coopersville, Michigan Phone 67 JACK BRONKEMA FARM EQUIPMENT Allis Chalmers and New Idea 4071 LAKE MICHIGAN DRIVE (M 50) Phone 80587 Standale Grand Rapids, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY FUTURE DR. and MRS. E. C. TIMMERMAN Carol, Marilyn and Donald Bonita Schoenborn Ruby Busman Compliments of LUBBEN CLOTHING COMPANY Coopersville Michigan 139 Compliments of JOHN SEXTON AND COMPANY Manufacturing Wholesale Groceries P. O. Box JS Chicago 90, Illinois Compliments of DR. H. H. SCHWARTZ Chiropractor Coopersville Michigan Compliments of HASTINGS AUTO AUCTIONS Michigan 140 Coopersville Best Wishes to the Class of '55 P. B. GAST SONS COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN “EVERYTHING FOR CLEANING’’ 141 GREENVALE FARM Gerrit J. Buth Sons EASTMANVILLE Compliments of THE FORD POULTRY FARM EASTMANVILLE MICHIGAN Congratulations to the Class of ’55 SAMARY FOOD PRODUCTS “Sam “Mary” Rolen and Connie 142 CROUSE SPENCE SERVICE PHILLIPS “66 GASOLINE MOTOR OILS Phone 749 F3 Nunica BARTHOLOMEWS GREENHOUSE Corsages - Potted Plants - Pottery Specializing in Wedding Arrangements Funeral Designs Nunica, Michigan Phone 760 FI 1 Compliments of I G A SUPER MARKET Valentine Schaefer Herbert Schaefer CONKLIN LUMBER CO. Building, Plumbing and Heating Supplies Conklin Michigan BUILDERS Telephone No. 12 COAL Conklin, Michigan Congratulations to the Class of 1955 Dr. and Mrs. John A. Lown Mrs. Wilbur Cushway 143 Compliments of Compliments of DOWN S RED WHITE BALDUS GROCERY Open Evenings Until 9:00 Nunica Michigan Phone 9114R Nunica, Michigan Compliments of C. B. WESTOVER SON Groceries and Meats Phone 752 FI 3 Nunica, Michigan RENT A TYPEWRITER LUMSDEN from SALES - SERVICE DUNN’S OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. AAA Wrecker Service Phone GL 9-4409 Phone GL 4-4284 129 Ottawa Avenue, N. W. 1 Mile East of Marne on US-16 Grand Rapids, Michigan Phone 6MA 9526 GEISEL BROS. HARDWARE AND IMP’T. CO. Television - Appliances - Farm Supplies WE ARE HAPPY TO MEET OUR FRIENDS” Herb Schout Sy and Bernie Geisel Jim Schipper Ernie Wallinga Del Zimmer 144 Compliments of WACHTER MOTOR SALES Spring Lake Michigan EASON’S Compliments of DEPARTMENT STORE BARTHOLOMEW HARDWARE Ladies' and Men's Wear and APPLIANCES Ravenna, Michigan Phone 66R3 PHONE 58 Ravenna Michigan RAVENNA LIVESTOCK SALES Geo. K. Herman — Chevrolet Geo. K. Herman — Implements J. Paul Herman — Auctioneer RAVENNA 145 MICHIGAN LEE S SHELL SERVICE Conklin Michigan Compliments of SETH REISTER Conklin Michigan Compliments of ERWIN F. REISTER Painting and Decorating Phone 54 Conklin, Michigan “One Coat Covers” Nu-Enamel BOB’S PAINT STORE No Brush Marks — “Paint It Yourself” Conklin Michigan Compliments of B. C. HEKHUIS, D. V. M. and Family Coopersville Michigan 146 Compliments of BLINK BROS. LUMBER COMPANY PHONE 3321 MARNE MICHIGAN Compliments of KAMMERAAD FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Day or Night OXYGEN EQUIPPED Phone 73 208 Franklin St. GRAND HAVEN 147 PETERSON and EASTERLY LUMBER COMPANY Hardware, Lumber and Coal Phone 752 FI 2 Nunica, Michigan DONALD NUTT Dealer in QUALITY DAIRY COWS PHONE 37 RAVENNA, MICHIGAN Compliments of R. S. BROWN SONS Grain and Feed NUNICA MICHIGAN TUPES SPRING WELDING SERVICE Auto Springs • Welding Supplies APEX WELDING GASES SUPPLIES, INC. Oxygen • Acetylene • Carbide 2034 Peck Street Muskegon Heights MOORE’S STANDARD SERVICE ATLAS TIRES • ACCESSORIES • BATTERIES Radio and Television Service Nunica Michigan Compliments of C. R. KENT NELSON BALDUS Farms - Homes - Realtor Appraisals - Real Estate MOBILE OILS AND GAS Nunica Michigan Coopersville, Michigan Phone 332 or 720F11 Grand Rapids 6MA 5516 BUSMAN’S T-V SERVICE Nunica, Michigan 149 Compliments Seniors PLAYLAND CAFE Lunches and Tasty Sandwiches Home Made Chili - Soup Mr. and Mrs. James Stathis Coopersville Phone 105 Michigan RAINBOW DRIVE INN Hamburgers - Chicken French Fries Milk Shakes - Root Beer Call Orders Phone 1321 Highway 104 Spring Lake, Mich. Compliments of STANTON’S FOODS 4023 Lake Michigan Drive Phone 9-6464 Grand Rapids Michigan Compliments of A FRIEND DAVIS BROS. GUN SHOP General Gunsmithing Gun Sights Scopes Ammunition Three miles west of Beltline on WEST LEONARD ROAD AT TALLMADGE Phone Marne 3602 BETTY’S BEAUTY SHOP 225 Main Street ‘'BEAUTY IS OUR GOAL” Specializing in Permanent Waving Phone 82 Coopersville, Mich. REYERS MARKET MEATS and GROCERIES Open Evenings U.S.-16 Phone 329 Coopersville Michigan BROWNE’S HATCHERY SUPER-BRED CHICKS Coopersville, Michigan Phone 177 150 REFORMED CHURCH REV. PETER J. MUYSKENS, Pastor Services at 9:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. COOPERSVILLE, MICHIGAN C. E. SOCIETIES Wednesday Evening at 7:30 p. m. 151 Compliments of Compliments of LEONARD JERRY’S GARAGE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Distributor of 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE SEYFERT'S POTATO CHIPS Phone 6MA-9525 Grand Rapids Michigan 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 Compliments of RYAN HELSEL SUPER MARKET Marne, Michigan Phone 3641 Compliments of NEVILLE ELECTRIC AND HARDWARE Marne Michigan Compliments of DURHAM HARDWARE CO. Coopersville Michigan Ed Schwegler 152 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS TOM’S ZEPHYR SERVICE US-16 Coopersville, Michigan Compliments of LEMMEN CHEVROLET COMPANY “Only Chevrolet Is First” Main Street Phone 144R Coopersville, Michigan NEW AND USED FARM FARM MACHINERY REAL ESTATE HERB SCHOUT The Farmer’s Auctioneer Complete Sales Service Anywhere - Appraisals for Estates WE KNOW TODAY’S VALUE OF EVERYTHING Corner of Arthur and 40th Ave. Coopersville, Michigan Phones: Coopersville 723 FI 1 Marne (days) 5512 (nights) 5852 Congratulations to the Senior Class DR. E. P. HARRIS and FAMILY Coopersville Michigan Compliments of MRS. HARRY SUTTON Certified Teacher for Piano - Accordion - Wind Instruments Local Sales Representatives for Italian Accordions at Wholesale Prices Lifetime Guarantee Phone 255 88 Mill Street 153 Congratulations To The Class of '55 S. G. LAMMERS, INC. Coopersville, Michigan m. McKinnon Endicott-Johnson Shoes SHOE SHOP Shoe Repairing Coopersville Michigan Compliments of DRACHT’S JEWELRY Authorized Dealer of Elgin Watches and Treasureland Diamonds 228 Main Street Coopersville Michigan “Brighter Cleaning for a Brighter Class” ROBBINS MODERN DRY CLEANING COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN A sincere wish of success in all their ventures to the graduating class of seniors from: LENNIE SAUNDERS OAK LEA STORE Full line of GROCERIES, MEATS, VEGETABLES, ICE CREAM, SOFT DRINKS GAS AND OIL 104th Avenue and River Rord Robinson Township 155 Compliments from SUNNY SERVICE STATION SUNOCO PRODUCTS • ACCESSORIES • TIRES Peter J. Meerman, Prop. Phone 194 Coopersville Michigan COOPERSVILLE LUMBER COMPANY Lumber and Builders’ Supplies PHONE 111 ACCESSORIES GAS and OIL CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '55 MEL’S SERVICE STATION CITIES SERVICE Phone 9110 On U.S. 16 MICHIGAN 156 COOPERSVILLE Serving Northwest Ottawa County for 75 Years THE COOPERSVILLE OBSERVER ESTABLISHED 1880 L. W. Shears, Publisher Commercial Printing SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $2:50 per year in Michigan $3.00 outside of Michigan Compliments of LEE PRESTON and SON Coopersville MICHIGAN TIRES ACCESSORIES DOWNTOWN GULF SERVICE RAY DEMEESTER GULF PRODUCTS Phone 198 Coopersville, Michigan 157 “I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.” ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH of Nunica cordially invites you to come and worship Every Sunday at 10:30 Wednesday evenings during Lent at 8:00 REV. NATHAN K. GREFRATH OUR INVITATION To all who “Labor and are heavy laden’’ — To all who sin and need a Savior — To all who ask “What must I do to be saved? — To whosoever will come — Saint Luke opens wide her doors and in the name of Jesus says: Come in, wherefore standest thou without? 158 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) R. E. RIESS — Pastor “Scripture Alone! By Grace Alone! Through Faith In Christ Alone! Ephesians 2:8,9 The Church of “The Lutheran Hour” “This Is The Life” We Invite You to Worship With Us SUNDAY 10:00 A. M. One-half mile north and 3 miles east of Conklin 159 Compliments of ALLENDALE FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service EDWARD LANGELAND, Director Allendale, Michigan ALLENDALE FARM SUPPLY Gas - Oil - Coal - Hardware Farmall Implements - Tractors Phone 8F3 Allendale, Michigan PEARLINE HARDWARE AND IMPLEMENTS JAMES BARN EQUIPMENT LOWE BROS. PAINTS Plumbing - Heating - General Repairing Phone Allendale 26F13 Pearline Compliments of COOPERSVILLE CO-OPERATIVE ELEVATOR COMPANY MICHIGAN 160 COOPERSVILLE 4 ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH PASTOR - REV. R. J. RAUBER SUNDAY SCHOOL...............10:00 a.m. DIVINE SERVICE .............11:00 a.m. Phones: Allendale 29F2 Hudsonville 3482 Located on 48th Ave., two miles south of M-50 HUGHES ENGRAVING CO. Pltlto- and Qj iet PlcUeA 21-31 OTTAWA AVE., N. W., PHONE 9-6253 Producers of quality printing plates for letterpress and offset printing. Serving colleges, publishers, advertisers, printers, and manufacturers throughout Western Michigan. 161 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 Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member of Federal Reserve Bank STANDALE DEPARTMENT STORE Complete Family Outfitters S H Green Stamps Double S H Green Stamps Tuesdays Free Parking OPEN EVERY EVENING TILL 9 P. M. 4030 Lake Michigan Drive, N. W. Phone GLendale 4-51 84 AYLWORTH SMEDLEY PLASTERING MASON WORK FIREPLACES Marne 5573 Hudsonville 3827 162 Thank You For Your Patronage ZENITH STAFF OF ’55 Best Wishes to the Class of “55” LILLIE’S SUPER MARKET COOPERSVILLE, MICHIGAN 163 Autographs 164