Coopersville High School - Zenith Yearbook (Coopersville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 204 of the 1956 volume:

V nineteen fifty-six Z E N Published Annually by Senior Staff of Coopersville Hi fill School Coopersville, Michigan T Accredited by University of Michigan North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Collegi The Michigan Secondary School College Agreement Plan FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Mr. John H. I.nDiikc Sponsor THE HIGH SCHOOL I [)£ D CATe0 TO .|7it ALU M V utf? U£ Foreword The senior class and annual staff proudly present this golden anniversary edition of the first yearbook, which was produced in 1906. It is our sincerest wish that it will recall memories of the past, record the present, and serve as a resource for the future. THE STAFF OF 56 8 Board of Education G. Fynewever, 1). Riemeisma, Ur. H. A. Schwartz, W. Shears, 11. Hekhuis. Heartiest congratulations to the Class of 1956 for having successfully passed another milstone on the pathway of life. For each of you we trust that Com- mencement” will not be the “end,” but only the “beginning,” and that you will continue your education by attending some higher institution of learning. This age needs you and all that you can give it — physically, mentally, spirit- ually, and socially. You have been a credit to your school and to the parents whose sacrifices have made your graduation possible. May you always be worthy of them! We are proud to have played a small role in your high school program, and we shall follow your future careers with interest. We should also like to add our congratulations on this, the 50th issue of The Zenith,” and to those whose efforts have made it possible. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. H. H. Schwartz, President Glenn |. Fyneweaver, Secretary Dave Riemersma, Treasurer Wessel Shears, Trustee Dr. B. C. Hekhuis, Trustee 9 DEDICATION BOARD OF EDUCATION ALUMNI FACULTY SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN JUNIOR HIGH ACTIVITIES ADVERTISING The senior class of 1956 feels privileged in being a part of this fiftieth anniver- sary yearbook production and welcomes this golden opportunity to extend its best wishes to a distinguished alumni — an honored group which we now join. 12 Coopersville High School In 1906 13 The Sibylline Book Class of 1906 Colors — Crimson and White Flower — American Beauty Rosebud Motto — “.Vo by Dream, but by the Hammer and the Forge. II Class of 1906, Coopersville High School Myra Van Nett, Ellis Lillie. Waldo Coburn, Gertrude Richards, Ray Muzall. Guy I urncr, Edith Lull. Minnie Averill. Don Lillie. Frances Payne, Florence Schreudcr, Ora Lillie. Charles Andrews, Ora Garter, Kathryn Lawton, Benjamin Peck. Jessie Tuxbury. IS Girls’ Basketball —1921 Tof) Row — Alice Van Allsburg, F.; Miss Sima, Coach; Gladys Face, F. Bottom Row — Emma Lake, J.C.; Martha Macbuis, sub-Ci.; Dorothy Albrecht, G.; Marie Edwards, Captain, F.; Marjorie Park, R.C.; Margery Frost, G.; Helen Busman, G. 16 Boys’ Basketball —1921 Top Row, Left to Right — Robert Russell, J.C.: Jacob Hinkcn, J.C. ('.enter Row, I.cft to Right —Frank Gtinneman, G.; Stanley Cox, G.: Charles Wcstover, G.: Harold Bargwell, F.; Glenn Taylor. G. Hot tom Row — Alden Sawyer, Captain, F. The Hot Lunch Club was organized in the fall of 1017 and with much success has continued up to the present date. The membership this year is fifteen. Among the sidelines of the school, the H.L.C. is one of the best, especially with the system we have been using the past year. Each girl who does the required amount of work obtains a half credit. We, as members of the H.L.C., feel very much honored for still holding the position as being the best H.L.C. in the county. The girls feel very grateful for the kind advice given to them by Mr. Conrad and Miss Taylor. They also appreciate Mr. Knowlton’s assistance by keeping the kitchen floor clean. We hope to close this year with a social as has been done in the past years. The officers for the year are: President...........................................Delia Fynewever Vice-President..........................................Edna Balcom Secretary-Trensurer............................................Martha Maebius General Manager.................................................Celia Ginslnirg D. F. '22 Theola Mohns Jeanette Gunneman Dorothy Busman Celia Ginsburg Delia Fynewever Margaret Easterly Wilma Sickles Erma Warren Jennie Westrate Alverna Baker Marietta Marshall Martha Maebius Marie Welling Harriet Lubben IK Annual Staff — 1922 The annual staff assures the patrons of the high school that they, with the val- uable and timely aid of the faculty, have put forth their best efforts to make the annual a success and tender it to the public with the hope that it will meet with their approval. Editor-in-Chief............ Assistant Editor-in-Chief. .. Literary Editor............ Picture Editor............. Joke Editor................ Art Editor................. Business Manager........... Assistant Business Manager Athletic Editor............ .. .. Hester Busman Herbert Schillinger ... Martha Maebius .. . Beatrice Preston . . .William Fieflers ....Robert Russell .... Grant Treloar .....Francis Garter Alice Van Allsburg ! � Base Ball — 1923-24 We organized our baseball team last fall and the coach selected a very fast aggregation from the recruits who came out for practice. On account of other schools having foot- ball, we were unable to schedule any games last fall. We had a few practice games with Nunica High School in which we always came out on top. 20 Football — 1930-31 First Team Top Row — Coach VanRaaltc, (.. Bennink, L. (� .: M. TcrAvesi. C. Second Row- I). DcWitt. R.E.; B. O'Brien. R.T.; P. Russell. I H.: ) Esther, E.; J. O’Brien. F. B.: E. Otterbein. I . Third Row —J. l uma. L. E.; R Holmes, Q. B.: V. Scott. R.(i„ Captain; I Hackctt. L. I ; A. Mcrkins, R. II. 21 Mixed Glee Club — 1932 BOY’S GLEE CLUB OFFICERS Allen Cook...................President Howard Harmsen..........Vice President Robert Lull........Secretary-Treasurer GIRLS' GLEE CLUB OFFICERS Marian Culligan..............President Ida Meyer...............Vice President Jean Bouwer........Secretary-Treasurer 22 Basketball Squad — 1932 Top___Irish. Bruggcrs, Hains, Muller, Vcldhuis, Holst. Randcll, Miss Mulcaney Bottom — Muller, llinkcn, Hahn, Laug, Arnold. This year the orchestra has had a membership of twelve, ten musicians Irom the high school and two from the grades. I he instruments used in the orchestra are six violins, two clarinets, two trombones, drums and piano. I he orchestra has appeared before the Parent-Teachers Association and has contributed en- tertainment at the High School plays and at the Halloween party. Any person in the Coopersville school who can play a musical instrument is eligible to membership in the orchestra. bottom bow — James TenF.lshof, Louis Laug. Fred Leach, Coach R. VanRaaltc. Center tow-Justin Brown, James Lieflcrs. Win. O’Brien. Ldward Ottcrbcin. Top Row — Fred Davis. Ernest Braamse, Harold Elenhass. Less Schipper, Howard Hint . Coopersville School Orchestra — 1935 23 Alumni of Coopersville High School 1892 Hattie Maxfield Hattie L. McNaughton 1893 ennie B. Lillie tella M. Storrs Cassa Griffin Alice I aubach Belle McLellan 1894 Harley J. Phillips Esther Fitzpatrick Berniece Pierce Jennie Sietsema Alice Noble Barney Lubbcn Harry Alford Lillian McNaughton John Higgins 1895 Guy C. Lillie Marie Higgins Evangeline Bevins Gertie Maxficld Caroline Baxter R. J. Foster Nancy Lillie Lucas Slaughter Bessie Treat Arthur Toogood George Laug 1896 Elma Peck Ethel Hutchins Elsie Stewart Elta Turner Horace Walcott George Toogood Gertrude Payne Henry Marshall Joseph Noble Josie Hunter Lyda Arthur Mina Lillie Mae Lille Mary Platt Minnie Jackson Nellie Walcott William Hoban William Woodhuil 1898 Melvina Bailard Hattie Pierce Cora Himelburger Minnie Witcop Ben Bosink Ray Rice Glenn Grieve Alva Cournver Harold Muzzall Albert Nixon Maude Garnett Lillian Watts 1899 Ruby Oakes Archie Oakes Edith Watts Faye Smith Althea Hutchins Cloie Durham Blanche Reed Guy Barrett Eddie Downs Lena Avstays Goldie Deming Maude White Nellie Slootniaker Bertha Root Jessie Stewart Charles Reed Elta Barnett 1900 Alice Cooney Archie W'alcott Alton Bevins Dean Treat Lawrence Goodrich Frank DeVos Ruby Payne Myrtle Averill Minta Buck Eliza Fizpatrick Eva W'oods 1901 Leta Morrison Edith Hutchins Hattie Minnich Nina Kearney Nina Fiske Frank Minnich Lizzie Guidebeck Grace Barrett Calla Lillie 1902 Vernor Muzzall Lizzie Archibald Grace Durham Josephine Walburg Herbert Holmes Goldie Ives Grace Gross Roy Reed John Sivers 1903 Ava Muzzall John Schaub Winnie DeCan Hazel Haas Irma Muzzall Carrie Bailard Loie laicklin William Molloy 1904 Harry Kettle Clyde Hedges Mabel Kelley Edith Marshall Della Rice Allen Jones Herman Goodrich Ray Irish 1905 John Lillie Sumner Irish Lena Plant Bessie Pierce Theresa Zahm Sadie Hart 1906 Benjamin Peck Jessie Tux bury Florence Schreuder Francis Payne Kathryn Lawton Gertrude Richards Waldo Coburn Ellis Lillie Minnie Averill Don Lillie Ray Muzzall Guy Turner Charles Andrew Ora Lillie Myra Van Nett Edyth Lull Ora Garter 1907 Mildred Averill Mildred Thomas I.innie Elbers Ida Zoll Bessie Munger Leon Ives Maurice Buck Otto Schreuder Cora Hoban Audra Garter Beal Kelly Bertha Taylor 1909 Irene Van Allsburg Lura Hosiucr Frank Ingalls Ellis Peck Ruth Buck Mary Walter Mabel Wood 1910 lama Stamp Stella Stillson Mina Messenger Myrtle Triel William Shafer Zola Allen Marie Shafer Asa Kelly 1911 Violet Bache Florence Bevins George Busman Ruth Easton Frank Hamhleton Blanche Hosmer Nellie Kloosterhouse Gladys I-ake Marion I iwton Mary Lull Elizabeth McIntyre Florence Meyers Lillian Meyers Goldie Platt Lester Richards Rolland Plant Elizabeth Slootniaker Myrtle Stiles Edward Guy Slater Jacob Witcop 1912 Edna McIntyre Myrtle Baker Constance Ellis Nellie Mulder Silas Sichterman Lesley Marston 1913 Alice Bullis Mabel Bullis Ilo Clare Dunning Marcella Glynn Howard Irish Mary Lake Dorothy Lillie M. Elizabeth Morrison Alton Murray Florence Peck Wilson Peck Winona Sevey Alta Taylor Vera Van Allsburg Hattie Garter Janie Van Allsburg 1914 Mary E. Bowser 24 Charles McIntyre Hessel Ten Have Helen L. Reynolds Louise (I. Van Allsburg Fannie Stevens Bessie M. Stewart Glenn I ake Edna Cook Everett Hallerk 1915 M. Berlc Bennett Hilda Bra-iime John W. Busman Lillian Easton Fern Harris Floyd Hull George Laug Harold Laug Bessie McKinnon Lytton Murray Florence Reed Nellie Scott Hoyt Sevey Grace S'chterman Minnie S’ootmaker Blanche Stuart Eltha Van Singer 1916 Byron Braamse Gervin Blankshine George Bullis John Elhers Thelma Frost Theresa Granstra Eleanor Kelly Barbara Lillie I-ollie Lillie Harriet Walter Frieda McKinnon Albert Meyers Harold Scott Russell Slater Nettie Peabody 1917 Edna Bond K. Mae Busman Everett Coleman Florence Douck Viola Hitsman Edna Housler Ruth HubbcII Carl Hutchins Edna Hutchins Herbert Kendall Melvin Lull Gregg Maxheld Mary McIntyre Delia Myers Wessel Shears Nathalie Nelson Rose Slootmakcr Elizabeth Smith Mary Stevens Lizzie Van Allsburg William Venema 1918 Lila Bktin Lillian Bonner William Bouwkamp (Carrie Burdick Donald Fletcher Frieda Gunneman John Gunneman Martin Hoban Anna Laug Margaret Myers Helen Peck John Schestag Mary Smith Don Stevens Elsie Mac Stiles Arthur Van Allsburg Iona Wallis Nellie Walt Dorothy Wolbrink Francis Wolbrink 1919 F. J. Comstock Howard McKinnon Phila McIntyre Thelma Hill Florence Reynolds Jennie Scott Nfinnie Van Allsburg Jeanette Van Koevering Rubv Lieffers Lloyd Prycr Iva Taylor Arthur Getty 1920 Myron Albrecht Charles Allen Howard Brecken Evelyn Brown Norms Campbell Esther Cook John I)e Maagd Gladys DeNeff Helen Hanchett Jennie Hinken Katherine lloban Edith Housler Hesse! Kooistra Ruth Laug Hazel Lubben Glenn Messenger Wayne Murray Clarence Schestag Marion Spencer Gerald Squiers Russell Van Koevering Ruth Wallis Russell Wolbrink Warren Wallis 1921 Lcttie Albrecht Marie Albrecht Harold Bargwcll Harvey Busman Helen Busman Helen Daggett Maude Easterly Marie Edwards Gladys Face Marjorie Frost Pearl Garter Frank Gunneman I eah Gunneman Jacob Hinken Ina Leggett Floyd Lewis Marjorie Parks Irene Smith Edith Spencer Glenn Taylor Harvey Teusink Alice Toogood Charles Westover Anita Walt John Wolbrink 1922 Dorothy Albrecht Alverna Baker Hester Busman Lillie Frost Delia Fynewever Jea nett Fynewever Francis Garter Kenneth Garter Celia Ginsburg John Harmsen Florence Hoban Emma I ike Elmer Lee Henry Langcland William Lieffers Barnard Lubben Anna M. Mohr hard Martha Maebius Beatrice Preston Clyde Prycr Merlin Pryer Roliert Russell Herbert Schillinger Alice Seekman Curtis Taylor Grant Treloar Alice Van Allsburg Erma Warren Marie Welling Gertrude Whitman 1923 Jennie Westrate Frank Young Mildred Russell Esther Streeter lister Spencer Wesley Swanson William 'Per Avest. Edna Balcom Naomi Busman Beatrice Bolhuis Richard Conrad Bertha Esther Ethel Golden Mildred Gordon Helen HubbcII Dorothy I ake Forrest I aug Marion I awton Jewel Lieffers Kenneth Maebius Nicholas Nanninga Flossie Nibbelink Walter Omlor Eva Rankans Frances Rankans Howard Rankans Marie Reed Kenneth Flagel Beulah Forbes Norris Ferguson Atmiham Ginsburg Lucile Walcott Josephine Weaver 1924 Harvey Anderson Henry Ahrens Garland Baker Alys Barrett Ruby Barrett Marvin Bulthuis Francis Bolhuis Doris De.Neff Ethlyn Easterly Beryl Gleason Lelah Gleason Reginald Goodrich Gayle Grieve Benj. Gunneman Florence Haas Lyle Hanchett Marietta Marshall Gerald Lubben Miner Meindertsma Glenroe Mohns Benj. Nanninga Inez Nibbelink Hunter Noble Emory Scott Jean Scott Wilma Sickles Carl Stephens Eleanor Stevens Helene Ter Avest Harold Van Doom Edward Wezeman Justin Wolbrink 1925 Carl Bigler Dorothy Busman Arthur (k ok Laverne Davenport Vera Davenport Rollert Gordon Jeanette Gunneman Elnora Hehl Elizabeth Hurling Esther Jenkyn Gerald laug Herman laug Mary L. Maycroft John Meerman Mae Meindertsma Henry Modderman Theola Mohns Elaine Otterbein Orin Parish Ethel M. Robinson Lillian Schestag Loiva Shook Harold Slaughter Artiemi.vsa Scott Josephine Ter Avest Margaret Toogood Ruth Vandcrlindcn Dorothy Vanhuizen Harold Vannatter Gaylord Vansinger Alice Westovcr 1926 Mildred Anderson Cora Barrett Ruth Bliss Edward Braamse Doris Bond Irene Bolhuis Myrtle Braxmaier Arthur Cook Mary Easton Harry Elenbaas Mildred Ruth Flagel Alice Gorden Olive Hock John Hinken Verland Hudson 25 Edward Jubb Elizalieth Kingsley Elga Laubengayer Lillian Lawton Fannir Leggett Hazcj Lillie Harriet Lubl en Orlo Maycroft Jenrtte Maris Walling Muniter Irene Mosher Mildred Ouilor Tillie Post Harriet Reed Irene Srhipj� er Frank Sinkpiel Roal Slater Victor Stegenga June Thompson Maritaret Walcott 1927 Roger Bennett George Breen Beulah Brown Frank Brown Ralph Brown Keith Busman Grant Carpenter Florence Cook Alice Davenport Henry Derks Netty Dyke Henry Dvksterhouse Arthur Ferguson Neva Gleason Virginia Goodrich Adrianna Grieve Earl Grunwell Nellie Kaufman Jessie King Jeannette Kraii Carrol Lubben Wayne Lubben Jenniemae Lull Rov McClellan Margaret Moore Elroy Mosher Doris Peterson Stuart Russell Ida Schillinger Edith Scott Albert Sietsema Nellie Sietsema Elvin Shook Orus Shook Marie Ter A vest Verne VanLaan Harold W estover Juanita Witham 1928 Marv Aktins Lewis Albrecht Dorothy Allen William Ball Helen Baumbach Jevsc Braamse Doris Crall Nibbelink Edgar Daggett Russell Davenport Ruth Downs Gerald Dyksterhousc Dorothy Ferguson Marguerite Fonger Marjorie Fonger Maurice Garter Nellie Frances Gunneman Maurice Haas Edna Haysteud Carroll Hill Herman LiefTers Maynard Lubben Alice Marshall Roland McClain Agnes Meerman Viola Mergener Gretchen Omlor Raymond Patterson Erwin Peters Doris Preston Robert Sickles William Stehouwer Catherine Ten Elshof Nettie Thompson Ima Witcop Harry- Wolverton 1929 Catherine Atkins Lynn Bigler Irene Bond Robert Bliss Luccal Braxmaier Clarence Bushnrll Beatrice Buss� Joe 0ox( Julius Dinkel Frances Douck Frances Evans Helen Louise French Evelyn Gijlhespie Marion Gillhespie Marion Hubbell Edward I ee Antoinette Lubben James Luther Esther MeindertJina Florence Meindertsma Harry Nibbelink Hattie Patterson Albert Peck Raymond Porter Marian Riemersma Richard Russell Margaret Schillinger Clifford Scott Kenneth Shook Beulah Smith Lorance Tennant Julia Ten Brink Vivian VanLaan John VanMulligan Elsa Mae Vannatter Dorr White Lucille Wildey Richard Witham Arthur Wolbrink Eleanor Wolverton 1930 Eflie Beukema Violet DeCan Hazel Derks Archie Easton Sicbretta Esther Earl Fairchild Isaac Ginsburg Elk� Hahn Berenice Hancock Esther Haystcad Ferris Herring Gerald Hinken Marie Howard William Kennedy Marvin Lubben Marian Marshall Rose Mergener Irene Merrick Imogene Mosher Eli O’Bradovitch Helen Parrish Helen Spencer Mary Pike Gertrude Walling Ruth Way Virgil Warren Edith Wrestover 1931 Garret Bennink Ruth Brown Esther Bulthuis Marjory Carpenter David DeWitt Chester Dow ns Chester Doane Marguerite Dyksterhouse Geraldine Ernest Joseph Esther Frances Gibbs Leon Gillhespy Jay Gunneman Constance Hillman Rex Holmes W'illiam Johnson Arthur Kraker Arthur LiefTers Vivian LiefTers Florence Lillie Jerome Luther Ernest Meerman Arnold Merkins Erwin Merrick Mabel Nanninga John O’Brien Dolores Parmenter Edward Post Marie Post John Post Philip Ru'scll Rudolph Schmidt Frances Spinner Grace Stroven Victor Scott George Ten Elshof Olive Ten Brink Leslie Timmerman Lester Timmerman Vienna Tikkanen Melvin Ter Avest James Tuma Harriet Veeneman William Weaver Mary Wolbrink Gladvs Young Lyle Wright 1932 Willard Antonides Florence Allen Justin Brown Ernest Braamse Floyd Brown Jean Bouwer Lloyd Brown Mary Cook Elsie Crouse Elbert Doane Hazel Dyke I,awrence Draft Johanna Dahm Miriam DeWitt Lester Dennis Cornelia Dyksterhouse Ruth Ferguson Forrest Hackett Howard Hintz George Harmsen Bert Hurling WUIamene Howard Howard Harmsen Ellen Klatt Jacob K raker Daisy I Morre Kathryn Lawton James LiefTers Margaret Luther Robert Lull Geneva I.aug John Muzzall Ida Meyer William O’Brien Jacob Post Wilbur Posthumus Vernon Pryor Grace Smith Leona Schipper Kenneth Scouten Miriam Stevens George Timmerman John Veeneman Cora Westrate Esther Wohlford June Witcop Mildred Way Bernice Wildey Beatrice Walt 1933 Matthew Adcina M. Bauder Pauline Bennink Paul Breen lay Bouwer James Busman Gertrude Busman Elnora Busman Marion Bolhuis John Bosker Loretta Cheyne Mildred Calkins Grace Custer Jeanette Cox Marion Culligan Coral Dinkel Louise Draft Nellie Dennis Fred Davis Bernard DeWitt Kathryn Esther Harold Elenbaas Evelyn Englert Hartwell Holmes Iva Holmes Robert Kraai John Kramer Arthur LiefTers Archie LiefTers Keith Liddle Harold Meindertsma Agnes Merrick Anna Nuland Margaret O’Brien Edward Otterbein Merle Pratt Donald Pryer William Riemersma Earl Rhodes I-ee Schippers Darwin Smead Walter Shook Tames Ten Elshof Steven A. Mulder (McIntyre) Fred Vencberg John Van Houten Ida Van Wicnan Ruth Walcott 1934 Raymond Bush June Blivs Kenneth Brown 26 George Dinkel Mildred Gregel Janet Hovingh Robert Hard Beatrice Hovingh Margaret Kloosterhou.se Don I aug I «011 is Laug Ld Leeinon Herman I.uhbeu Fred Marshall Ruth McMillan Evelyn McClain Ctrl Merkins William Nlergener N'eoma Mergener Thelma Nichols Mabel Otterbein Zara O’Bradovitch Eugene O'Brien Margaret Parish Earl Peters Cordon Peterson Uldene Roth Clare Rhodes Perd Reynolds Georgetta Root Marie Smith Emma Schmidt Louise Spinner Arnold Tikkanen Paul Ter Avest Howard Ten Brink Francis Venema Lynn Wilkinson Evert Way Margaret Van Oeffelin Benjamin Westrate 1935 Anna Adema I..«lean Bennink August Busman Orville Beattie Fed D. Balicki Alice Haas Floyd Hecksel Lucille Holst Elmer Hurling Mina Hahn Victor A. Johnson Leona Kramer Julia Kraai Eldon Klatt John Kingsley Helen Lavender Carolyn E. Lillie Arthur LaMore F'red Leach Virginia Laug James Kelly Stephen Meyer Roger Muzzall Betty Muzzall Richard Mergener Jerre Jean Lillie ('arolyn Marcusse Marian Modderman LI wood McMillan Ida M. Met ten Esther Nuland Stella Pratt Martin Riemersma William Seekman Eunice Ten Brink Ivy Thurkettle Harold Veeneinan Clarence Venema Mary Alyce Warner Henry Woltjer Mildred Wassenaar Goldie Wiegerink Jenieve Wiegerink 1936 Margaret Andrews Della Bush Helen Bennink Ieanetta Bennink Peter Breen ack Conley idney Dolnon Howard Draft Maxine Eckholl Hattie Ellis Marie Fritz Douglas Gordon Glenn Gay Arlene Howard Allen Hambleton Maxine Haas Kenneth Hains Howard Irish Junior Kraker Jenna I aug Robert Laug Charles Lillie Jack Lillie Hilmer Leeinon Eulah Mengel Gertrude Metten Irene Meindertsma Mary Louise Muller Clarence Kloosterhouse Fred Xanninga Maurice Peters Wells Parish Roy Peck Clinton Peterson Chester Postma Max Reynolds Helen Sickles I la Sichterman Rachael Skeels Clyde Stark Nicholas Van Wingerden Eugene Ten Brink Elmer Triick Ray Veeneinan Harvey Veeneinan 1937 Lauranee Bruggeis Jacob Bouwkamp Betty Blakeley Gerrit Brouwer Thelma Cook Donald Creagcr Le Roy Carr Leonard Downs Lester Ernwall Junior Fynewever Annabelle France Edwin Heyboer Ernest Hassold Alma June Hinkin Agnes Koppenol Betty Kelly Albert Kramer Lester Laug Eleanor Leemon Lee Lillie, Jr. Robert Lemmon Bernadine Lawrence Anna Moser Jack Muller James Mulder Hubert Marshall John Maka Max Holtrop Marion Nichols Arthur Post Morris Parrish Catherine Pylman Myrna Rettinhouse Morse Richards William Roth Hattie Roman Beatrice Robinson Sophie Sabo John St rove n Paul Shave Clyde Stark Peter Terpstra Dorothy Thomas William Venema Ernest Vannatter Helene Van Alshurg Peter Wassenaar Norma Witcop 1938 Keith Van Averill Gertrude Adema Evan Dale Andrews Henry Burkel, Jr. Grace Bennink Josie Busker Golden Burden Tuenis Busman lunior (a ok Iva Dennis Paul Elenbaas Ellis Ellis Jeanette Esther l.ela Fairchild Ruth Fritz Ferris Hambleton John Hains Elmer Hecksel Lynn Hill Lyle Holtrop Francis Knoper Anna Kramer Leona Kwiatkowski Ia ster Lieffers Stanley Manker (Charles Martin Jane Matt hew son Angeline Meennan Laura Meindertsma Shirley Mengel Joy Mergener Theodore Mulder Elfreda Otterbein Mary Ann Parish Rolwrt Platt Marion Post Phyllis Rawn Doris Roth Alice Ruster Harold Schmidt I «aura nee Schmidt Harold Seekman Forrest Snyder Raymond Stark Stanley Stephens Eloise Strong Keith Taylor Robert Ten Brink Charlotte Ter Avest Jean Triick Arie Van Wingerden Wilma Venema Marvin Vissers Leland Waldie William Westrate Karl Werly I erine Yost 1939 Edward Ahrens Kenneth Albrecht Mary Jane Arnold Betty Aurich Norma Bartholomew Floyd Baldus James Bouwkamp Kathryn Busman 27 Joseph Brown Robert Conlry Mary Jean Creager June Denhof Betty Dinkel Arlene Dinkel Raymond De Jonge Clara Esther Henry Fairchild Anita Fairchild Rosalyn Glace Albert Gregel Leona Hecksel Madelyn I Listings Calvin Hillman Allan Hard Leonard Hecksel Donald Hinkle Helen Howard Rol� ert Irwin Asa Kelly. Jr. Dale Kelly Treone K regel Henry Kloosterhouse Simon Lindlrerg Russell Lillie Eloise I aarman Earl I-aug Mary Meindertsma laniise Marshall Emerson Ohl Iairraine Parish Lillian Pylman Jay Porter Emily Porter Theodore Putnam Jay Quick William Robbins Orville Rvder Frances Roth George Ryder I.ena Jane Stroven Harriet Scott Hazel Scott Doris Sellon Delia Stehouwer Louis Turner Nellie Van Wingerden Benjamin Venema Glenn Vissers Ethel Werly Marie Westrate Florence Wielinga I-aurcnce Wisneske 1940 Eloise Arnold Virginia Anderson Garret Adema Kathleen Bartholomew George Beach Howard Bush Vernon Bush Jeanette Brouwer Robert Bush Merrill Creager Delphine Dyer Dorothy Dennis James Ellis Jeanne Ellis Herbert Fromholz Forrest Gearhart Gerald Heyboer Norma Hillman Robert Holt Kenneth Hansen Marjorie Irish Kathryn Knoper Marvin Kloosterhouse Harold Klatt Dorothy Klemke Clifford Lieffers Donald Lemmon Thomas Lindberg Maurice Laug Krnnrth Licimiun James I.rmiruv Jerry Mosher Annaruth Meindertsma Marjorie Nichols Rose O’Bradovitch Arlene Parish Doris Posthumus Betty Plant Lucille Roister Fred Rosensweig Ella Roman Mildred Robinson George Rawn Ardean Strceting Mary Schmidt Ann Spinner Dorothy Timmerman Gertrude Tikkanen Nathan Vickers Vernon Van Allshurg Elizabeth VanAllsburg Carroll Vannatter Mildred Waldie Arda Warner Jean Wassenaar William White 1941 Virginia Albrecht Kinma Lou Andrews Stanley Bcnsen Glenn Bruggers Faye Bartholomew Hazel Bouwkamp Karl Butts Marjorie De Vries Milton Doanc Douglas Dodd Rosemary F.nglert Rose Egan Vernon Gates Eugene Gavin Vera Howard David Hovingh Jack Jevser Daniel Kloosterhouse I-a Verne Kettle Viola Ixrttennan Alma Leiffers Louise lemmen Donald Leitz John Meindertsma Doris Me Bride Bryce Mengel Paul Metten Mildred Meindertsma Herlyn Nichols Ethel Nibbelink Cynthia Nanning� Rita Permoda Virginia Rawn Cleo Reynolds John Randell Max Roth Ray Roth Grace Roon Howard ReyfT I oLs Sheridan Helen Sabo Charles Short Ellen Jean Sessions Helen Schiedel Helen Ten Brink Harold Timmerman Ruth Veeneman Gordon Van Huizen Helen Wilson Joyce Witcop Dorothy Wiltenburg Eva Wiltenburg Robert Wilcox Warren Walt Rol ert Wenger Ruth Pilvereach Dorothy Scott 1942 (Carroll Andrews William Arnold Virginia Babcock Elaine Barbrick Phillip Barbrick (Garland Buhrer Doris Bouwer Virginia Bouwkamp Ernest Bush Anne Buway William Creager Lincoln Dodd Eleanor Ellis George Ellcey Betty Georz Jeanne Gunneman Richard Ciordon Walter (iregel Elton Dean Hambleton Jack Grundman Donald Hoek John Hall Violet Hoffman Anna Krueger Ernest I-aug Mary Lillie Eloise Lieffers Beverly Liddle Helene Lenimen Wilma Lachman Emmeleen Lindberg Max Lautenschleger Wavne Lemmen Anita Marshall Margaret Metten Vivian Metzler Stillman Muller David Muzzall Lauretta Morrison Phyllis Nixon Geneva Parish Kenneth Potts John Ruppert Harriet Schippers Willa Schumaker Junior Schiedel Jack Schmidt Mildred Sellon Arlene Stark Kenneth Scott Alton Sheridan Edward Stehouwer Robert Smead R� x Stiles Willis Stroven Marjorie Thurkettle Arthur Tikkanen Marian Van Dam lean Van Dyke Irene Van Farowe Inez Van Farowe Jo Ann Van Wingcrden Louis Van Huizen Marilyn Viebrock Edna Waldie Gerald Walt il.iiin Wilbur Gertrude Wassenaar Joyce Wilson Edith Wolbrink Dorothy Wolford Ellery York Vincent Yost Mildred Zimmer 1943 Winnifred Adema Mary jean Albrecht Robert Albrecht William Aldrich Raymond Averill Jean Avery Dwaine Barbrick Harold Bcld Marian Bresitahan Frank Curtis Roger Cusick Clifford Cuson Glenn Crouse Earl De Mull Marilyn Dinkcl James Erwin Robert Fink Yvonne Fitchett Gerald Gavin Eileen Gates Harriet Hains Sue Ham Betty Host Paul Hazekamp Jean Howard Elaine Jablonski Kenneth Kelly- Do nna Knope i Jarene Knowles James Lockhart Lucille Lotterman Edward Lee Eleanor Lemicux Kenneth Mac Mullin Earl Marshall Edwin Matthewson Francis Meerman Luciel Mulder Glenn Mulder Earl Muller Paul Noe Jean Ossewaarde Verl Otterbein Helen Post Marvin Pratt Cornelius Pals Charles Quick Shirley Robbins Dorothy Randell Virginia Robinson Henry Roman Robert Schmidt Edward Schmidt Kathryn Scott Donald Sheridan Edith Stanton Bcnjamine Stehouwer Georgianna Schwallier Herbert Schaeffer Claudye Snyder Arlene Taylor Willard Ten Brink Irwin Thorstcin Margery Van Allshurg Gerald Vander Zyl Bettv Van Frank Jacob Vencina William Waldie Dorothy Wassenaar 1944 Peter R. Adema Donna M. Batson Laura Belle Carson Robert Marion Creager Ruth Elaine Creager Voilet Ellcey Roger Grundman Kenneth E. Hall Colleen J. Higley Helene J. Kraker Mae J. Kulicamp Edna Mae Laug Kathleen E. Lindberg Jack L. Melcher Jean C. Modderman Marjorie R. Morrison Andrew J. Moser Phyllis Arva Nichols Donald Seth Parker Donald G. Peterson Ivan La Verne Plews Aileen C. Rauber Dorothy M. Richards Lillian Mae Schiooers Frances J. Schmidt Edna Jean Scott Helen Short Madeleine I. Stark Virgil Eva Thorstein Gerald Vander Laan Lillian Vander Velde Melvin Van Farowe Ernest Neal Van Weelde Berenice M. Veeneman Ralph Venema Richard Washain Daniel D. Wenger Marjorie S. Wiegerink Mary Jane Wilbur Alfred E. Wiltenburg 1945 Vivian Albrecht Gloria Anderson Lucille Anderson Nancy Bennink Alfred Bolks Ruth Bouwer Mary Buway Kathryn Carson Dorothy Carlson Florence Carlson Betty Clark Arthur Frank Ruth Fynewever Richard Garthwaite Pascal Garzelloni Doris Gavin Dorothy Gillhespy Donald Gordon William E. Hambleton Bernard Hazekamp Bernard Henrickson Nina Hodson Lavern Hudson Joyce Husted Beverly Jablonski Ardis Johnson Dorothy Kelly Anna Krueger Beverly Leitz Kenneth Laug William I tnglois Tom Lillie James Meerman Eunice Meyer Erwin Miller Barbara Parker Ia� is Parker Mary Jane Potgeter I .aver n Rakosky Mary Jane Rawn Mary Louise Rhodes Doris Ritz Dale Rosel Marian Ruppert John Ruthven Blaine Sessions Terence Sheridan Robert Sheridan Della Slaughter Dorothy Smith Lee Snyder Lois Stanton Jacque Lynn Swanlund Lois Taylor Edward Tikkanen Richard Timmer Margie Wolford Roger Weller Luella Wiltenburg 28 1946 Robert Ackerman Fred Anderson Betty Aney Helen Bar Richard Blv Jacob Jr. Busman Edwin Courtade Vivian Crall Donna Danenberg James Danenberg Harold Eisen Marian From hoi 7 Donna Gillhespy Joyce Grasman Harriet Harmsen Kent Haystead Ruth Hodson Helen Holmes Betty Jackowske Mary Jasiak Jean Koning Cora Kramer lister I angeland Marvin Lotterman Dolores McCue I-iwrence McMullin Dorothy Mengle James Morrison Harriet Murray Norman NanninKa Harvey Otterbein Glenn Peterson Burton Rankin Joanne Ray-Jones Patricia Reed Louis Reitsma. Jr. Ralph Roman Edith Ro ema Mary Ruthven lister Scott Harold Sheridan Louis Smith Donald Steffen LaVerne Stroven Dorothy Thurkettle Donald Van Der Ploeg Donald Vander Zyl Paul Van Dyke Ruth Van Weelde Rhea Venema George Vollema Audrey Waldie Herman Lester Werly Roger Whitman Kenneth Wolbrink Marilyn Wolbrink Jack Aney Vernon Averill Brrnardean Baldus Lindsay Bartholomew Wanda Bennett Sharon Bouchard Willis Bouwkamp 1947 Laverne Anderson Marjorie Breen Melvin Breen Stella Burgtorf Jack Butts Bernice Buway Louis Buway Victor Carlson Bruce Cook Joan Crouse C lharles Cushway Kenneth DeCan John DeMott Shirley Dennis Richard Dodd Thurlene Dracht James Drake Wesley Easterly Delores Frost Frank Garzelloni Rita Gavin Mona Gordon George Hall Deane Hanson la ren Hard Ruth Hecksel Norma Kirkbride Doris Laarman Maxine Laml ers Glenn Laug Lois I aug Angeline Lintjer Kenneth Ludema Geraldine Lumsden Audrey McCarthy Dorothy Meerman Willis Meyer Donald O’Brien Geraldine Phillips Luella Rozeboom Donald Schippers Theodore Scnipper Donald Schmelling Frederick Schmidt Donald Sessions Merlin Shears Ollene Shears Donna Sheridan Hubert Sprik Harry Styburxki William Sutton Owen Taylor Frank VanderLaan Lila VanderLaan Donald Vannatter Dorothy Wezeman Henry Zylstra 1948 Rena Adema Norlvn Aker Gordon Avery Wesley Barbrick Orlie Bennett Dorothy Bolks Joan Buth Frank ('lark Frank Colegrove John Czinder Joyce Davidson Marvin De Meester Jean Dowling Gerald Drake Harold Dyke Donna Emmons Frank Goll Joyce Haystead Thelma Haystead Donald Henrickson Shirley Hilton Ruth Hot an William Hodson Roger Holmes Lois Hutchins Carl Jesser lone Johnson Betty Kennedy Warren Kots Leon Langeland Melbourne Laug Roger Laug Gordon Ludema Laurence Meyer Richard Noppert Mary O'Brien Luciilc Ossewaarde Andrew Pamer Mary Lynne Porter Dale Potgeter Helen Reisbig Charlene Reister Charlotte Reister Donald Reitsma Shirley Ristau Robe 11 Roskamp Martha Ruthven Darrell Sheridan Bernard Spencer Calvin Sprik Eugene atromberg Ber niece Styburski Donald ’Tasker Joanne Ten Brink Joyce Titus Marilyn Vande Kieft Marvin Vander Ploeg Ruth Venema Wilma Venema Mary Ann Walt Marvin Wiersma Janice Wiltenburg la Roy Wolford Theresa Yost Evelyn Zimmer Roberta Zuidema 1949 George Anderson Frances Bar Alma Bennink Lonnie Bird Jlene Bothamley Louis Carlson Carroll Cook George Cook George Creager Garth Cross Joan Curtiss Frank Danenburg Lyle Decan Thomas Dracht Melvin Dykstra Harvey Eisen Fred Ellis Joy Evans Rosella Fabian Thomas Garzelloni Norma Genson Phyllis Gordon Roy Ham Dean Heath George Hudson Dale Hudson Harry Jakewav Robert Judd Alice Kishman Carloyn Kloosterhouse Helen Laug Janice Kolberg Kalvin l iug Marie Lindberg John Lown Robert Ludema Ruth Metten Lois Metzler Philip Metzler Raymond Miller Elizabeth Mitchell Robert Modderman Patricia O’Brien Marjorie Plant Patricia Rankin Irene Ried Robert Riester Elma Jean Roman Marilyn Roskamp Ruth Roth Claryce Rozeboom Carolyn Rush Irene Scharphorn Wilma Schippers Betty Schwander Ardis Scott Gerrald Sessions Betty Short Norman Smoes Richard Snyder Lloyd Titus Roller ta 'Titus Mae Marie Welton Elinor Wezeman Barbara White Gordon Wiersma Henry Zeinstra Carl Zimmer Richard Zimmerman Geraldine Zylstra 1950 Beverly Aney Norva Arends Doris Bakes James Baldus Helen Banker Betty Barding Clarence Beld Carol Bennett Arden Bouchard Mary Brink Bonnie Brown Flori ne Burgtorf Harrison Bush Marilyn Bush John Busman Joan Buway Warner (Iheyne Nelson Clark Barbara Cross William Czinder Helen Danenberg Joyce De Mott Barbara De Mull Ixiis Dobson Tressa Doornbos Marjorie Drake William Easterly June Esther Carroll Farrell Madeline Fredrick John Frost Patsy Gavin Jerry Gorier Fred Goll Lois Harmsen Marjorie Hanenhurg Robert Hamilton Robert Henning Rollert Hiler Ruth Housler Claude Hollinshead Donna Johnson Joan Johnson Shirly Jubb Wanda Jubb Pauline Julien Richard Kersting I-arry Kelly Angeline Kraai Violet Klinge Marcia Lachmann Bruce l essien Jessie Untjer Marilyn Lowing Sally Marshall Jean Mitchell Robert Miller Elaine Molyneux Allen Moore Jean Mudgett Jocelyn Murray 'Ton Murray Roger Nunninga Evelyn Nelson Betty Nordwall Betty Palma Violet Phiscator Richard Ponshair Shirly Posthumus Maurice Potgeter Koryne Ragen Beverly Schmelling Joy Seba 29 Ruth Slaughter Lynneth Smith Shirley Snyder Evelyn Stark (lari Steffen Merilvn Sternberg Larry Stevens Gene Stiles Violet Strowbridge John Thorstein Marilyn Van lieek Shirley Veeneman Freda Vicbrock Barbara Zimmerman 1951 Patricia Albrecht Roberta Anderson Roger Balrus Thomas Barnett Dorothy M. Beld Alan G. Bennett Irma Bennink R. Fred Bleckley John Buth-Roy Bolthouse Harriet Bouwman Raymond Bulthuis Virginio Burns Bonita Christian Jean Courtade Ruth Curtis Ann I)e Bruyn Harold De Can Eloine Dracht Della Dract Charles Drake Marilyn Dyke Patricia Ellis Marion Englesman Roger Ensing Norma Esther Gene Gordon William droolers Nelson Hanson Feme Hornauer June Handlogten Shirly Henning Ka mond Hint John Hodson Dixie Hudson Duane Hudson Herbert Jarka Ellen Johnson Janice Kelly Orwin Kloosterhouse Betty Kragt Donna Lambers Jack Lee Gertrude I.intjer Betty McCue Raymond McCue Perry McLellan Phillis Mier Juanita Mengel Burnyce Meyer Helen Mink Marjorie Modderman Marie Moelker Ronald Niebarger Carl Noe Wendell Omlor Nlerlyn Parish Dolores Pointer E. Addle Porter Rita Riester Gloria Kit Joyce Robbins Marvin Roskamp Harold Rush Clinton Scbaap Franklynn Sessions Allen Spencer Thelma Sprik Charles Streeter Wayne Stromberg Arloa Stroven Barbara Sutton Dorothy Styhurski Nola Swanson Beverly Taylor Jaynet Van Buren John Van Buren Donald Vonder Jagt Lorraine Vandet Jagt Mina Venema Marvin Walt Frederick Ward Alvin Wezeman Delton Wiersma Fred Zimmer Mary Lou Zuidema F.dvvina Jean Doty 1952 Barbara Allen Jerome Anderson Barbara Aney Robert Arends Alyce Averill Janice Bakes Sally Baldus William Ball Marie Bar-Konald Barkel David Barnett Robert Bartz Marvin Bouvvkamp Gerald Bouwman Jeanette Breen Donald Busfield Ixrwerence Busman Barbara Buvvav llarlod Cheyne Wayne Clark Gotdon Constantine Gene Correll Joel Crouse Marilyn Cusick Elsie (lushway Don Czinder Arlene De Mull Joyce Daugherty Robert Dykstra Marian Eaton Carol Empie Walter Ernorn Julia Gavin Richard Goerz Patricia Gorter Barbara Grasman Lois Groenink John Grootenhuis Richard Gereau Larry Hanenburg Anthony Held Richard Herrinton Bertha Hollinshead Patricia Hubble Jacqueline Johnson Patsy Johnson Edward Judd Lois Kirkbride Alvin Kolberg Jean Kraai Louis La Madline Bob I inglois Florence Lazarski Donna Leiffers Suzanne I emieux Ann Lemmcn Betty Lothschutz Thomas M I.enithan Mary Mergener Robert Molneux Raymond Nelson Ronald Niebarger Johanna Noppert Audrey Nickols Carolyn Nordwall Mary Park Thomas Parks Arlene Parker Eileen Peterson Marylee Ko eboom Joyce Sch.irphorn William Schilling Agnes Scott Shirlie Sheridan Arlyn Shook Robert Short Melvin Snyder Delores Shencer Melva Stark Madelyn Stevens George Taylor Robert Taylor Jack Titus Phyllis Van Doom Carol Van Dyke Richard Van Haver Barbara Vanderzyl Don Van Weelde Mary Veeneman Marilyn Veldmun Dorothy Vollema Frances Vormittag David Washburn Richard Walker Christopher Weis Bobbie Kay Whitman II.i Wil ert Rita Yost 1953 Virgilene Baker Robert Barbriek Edna Beld Jack Blackmore Jack Blankenburg Robert Bouvvkamp William Bouwman Donna Busman Ruby Busman James Buth John Cook Marilyn Cook Jack Cooke Robert Curtiss Arnold Czinder Maylielle Davis Lloyd De Can Pauline Dehn Marilvii De Mott Phyllis Dyke Duane Eisen Edward Engle Jon Faasen Louise Streeter Fahling Bernard Fredricks Phyllis Fricke Garth Fynewever William Gar elloni Albert Goll Gilbert Gordon Erwin Grasman Barbara Hammond Donald Heath Joanne Hecksel Bernadine Helsen Eugene Helsen Beverly Henning Rolrert Hilton Roger Hint . Jerry Hodges Ena Hodson Joy llollingshead Joyce Holman Jack Hovingh Yvonne Hudson Roger Hurley Catherine Jensen Roger Julien I-owell Kelly Nancy Kennedy Darlene Kersting David Kminer Margarte Kromer Virginia Lambers Goldie Lane Richard laiug Henry La ak David Le Mieux Dale laming Russell Lundberg Mary Meerman Peggy Modderman Robert Nedervelt Edith Nuland Lyle Parker Donald Plant Willis Potgeter Arlene Kuster Roger Kycenga Donna Schilling Stanley Scott Adeline Spencer Marilyn Spencer Marvin Spencer Cecile Sprik Charles Snyder Betty Stenberg Roy Stiles Marilyn Stroven David Fen Brink Virginia Twerago Donna Umlor James lTmlor Shiley Van Beek Shirley Van Beek Joyce Van Doom Norma Vander Zyl Norma Vander Veen Arleen Vander Ploeg Richard Vamle Panne Harry Van Sweden I'helma Van Sweden Norma Wagner Allrert Walcott Charles Wcstover Jay Vehlman Carolyn Venema Ruth White Norma Wibert John Zimmer Edward Zylstra 1954 William J. Adema EITie Lou Ball Beverly J. Barding James A. Benedict Bclva L. Bennett Ruth E. Bennink Viola J. Blanton Paul F. Bleckley Carol J. Bliss Melvin D. Bouvvkamp Fred J. Bouwman Delores I). Bush Norma Ryers Butts Nancy A. Carrell Jack L. Clay Shirley A. Constantine Bernadine C. Courtade Patrick F. Cross Leonard P. De Pender Ruth E. Diendorf Leon A. Empie Dale M. Engelsman Frederick Ernorn Ethel A. Fairchild Mary A. Farrell Henry J. Goeree Diane M. Gordon Jerome J. Gross Gay A. Grossenbaeher Lelah E. Grossenbaeher David L. Haan Ruth M. llalpin Betty A. Handlogten 30 Roger W. Hecksel Clyde V. Hollinshead Helen F. Homrirli Rosemary llonirieh Peter Hovingh Norvel D. Hubbel Dorothy R. Johnson Janire A. Johnson Dorothy M. Julien Florain J. Keeney Morrell M. Kelly Shirley M. Koster Marilyn R. Kraut Fred M. Kromer Mania (Easterly) Lambregtse Frank J. Lampke Marlene J. Lemieux Edith M. Lintjcr Orlene M. Lundberg Jerry G. Marsar Earl VV. Meerman Nelvie R. Meerman Donald G. Mergener Donna J. Mergener Dixie M. Merkins Lelia M. Mitchell Janet L. Modderman Robert VV. Moon Willis J. McAuley Harold Nelson Judith A. Noe Helmer G. Nordwall Patricia O. Olsen Lester J. Ossewaarde Rolen E. Pfahler Donna J. Poelma Charlene D. Porter Ixmell W. Porter Wallace F. Reister Richard C. Ritz John A. Rohn Henry C. Rosin Milton J. Ruster Vera A. Ruthven Robert R. Schafer Shirley J. Sellout Rhea Mae Scott Aleatha P. Sessions Dora M. Sietsema John E. Smith John H. Spencer Jama W. Stephens Russell K. Streeter Noreen A. Swanson I'.li abeth A. Tanis Nancy J. Terpstra Arthur R. 'I'hiss Alice L. Umlor Dorace A. Umlor Rosalie A. Van De Weg Patsy L. Vander Kam la'ona A. Veldman Alice M. Vladika Joan M. Wagner Kathryn J. Welton Joyce E. Wieruna Betty A. Withey Patsy A. Wolbrink 1955 Arlyn J. Alderink Norma J. Bakes Susan M. Baldus Stanley L. Barnett Virginia M. Bartholomew Richard L. Beld Carroll B. Bennink I.arry L. Bliss Bernard L. Bolthouse Cierarda R. Breen Robert E. Brink Clifford VV. Bronkema Ivan J. Bronkema Belva C. Buell Betty L. Bugbee Marilyn J. Burns Edward L. Bursma Glenn E. Bush Molly J. Butler Marjorie J. Cheyne Douglas R. Conran Keith J. Cook Marie M. Cook Darlene S. Cooper Donnatta M. Cribley Brent Crocker Charles E. Curtiss Eloise J. Davidson Janet L. Davison Daniel I). Deal Peter G. Elkins Willard Fusing Bruce E. Fish Gerald A. Fredricks James R. Fritz Faye H. Fynewever Robert I). Harmsen Phyllis A. Haskins Peggy L. Hastings Merle L. Hecksel Norma J. Hecksel Evangeline D. Heihel Josephine M. Helsen Melvin J. Hint . Roger A. Hot ling Mary E. Hudson Theophila A. Huzy Dale R. Johnson Dorcas M. Johnson Susan E. Johson Susan E. Johnson Bonnie L. Jubb Jean M. Keeney Barbara J. King Harold M. Konyndyk Carolyn A. Koster Raymond L. Kromer Lawrence lambregtse Carolyn L. Lampe Warren D. Leslien Donald E. Lowing Lottie J. Lowing Marlene A. Luben Kenneth N. Macl-eod Richard M. Muhynski Charlotte F. Marshall Marjorie A. Mazurek I-ois L. Me Cue Dolores L. Mergener Frederick M. Metzler Marian M. Miles Marvin F. Miller Alice P. Mitchell Richard G. Modderman Donna M. Moelker Marjorie A. Nixon Elizabeth A. Pan .l Emilie L. Patrick Mary A. Peck Diane M. Perrin Dolores E. Peterson Joane Poelma Kenneth I). Potgettcr Charlotte M. Probst Donald A. Rebentisch Elizalieth C. Rohn Janice A. Roskamp Kenneth I). Ruster Frank J. Scott Ruth E. Scharphorn Shelby J. Schmidt I aurence R. Smith Rosella V. Smith Herman G. Smoes William J. Spencer I ale R. Sprik Patricia A. Stephens Charles T. Stevens David D. Stevens Norman L. Sides Sharon L. Sullivan Mary E. Syswerda James R. Tanis L. D. Taylor Joanne E. Terpsta Elaine G. Tram per Barbara J. Umlor Elizabeth M. Vander Jagt Christina L. Vander Schors William II. Van Doom Judith J. Van Ree David A. Vcncma Sharon L. Viebrock Stanley W. Walker Blanch F. Westover Frank T. White Louis W. Wolf Lila M. Zimmer Edward E. Zuidema 31 This short section of the Zenith, featuring the alumni of the Coopersville Hijjh School, is but a small jesture of our appreciation for the foundations of education they have helped make possible. Words, pictures, and pastes cannot do them justice. .12 FA CUI TY A 1.1.F.X G. ROBINSON Superintendent Bachelor of Ails. Greenville College, Illinois Master of Ails, Cniversity of Michigan Life Certificate I hc 1956. 50th Anniversary edition of the Zenith,” is without doubt one of the best ever produced by C H S. 1 lie photography, the craftsmanship, and the editorial excellence of this l ook surely complement the anniversary. Congratulations are in order to Mr. John l.aDuke. faculty advisor, and to the stall members for this outstanding hook. Rl SSELL I CONRAN Hig i School Principal Bachelor of Arts. Western Michigan College Master of Arts. I 'diversity of Michigan Life Certificate Fifty years, half a century, is a long time. It reaches back to the horse and buggy days when Grandpa and Grandma were boy and girl. It is very fitting that this years Zenith should take notice of this anniversary. I o the graduates of fifty Years ago. their l ook was the best: to those who graduate this vear. this book is the finest of all. We always build on the past. This year's “Zenith will be better because of the experience gained from previous years. We owe something of a debt to the forvt nine annual sialfs who toiled liefore this year to produce the Zenith. I am happy to compliment the advisor. John LaDuke. and the stall for producing this excellent 50th Anniversary volume of the “Zenith. ... Rl SSEI I I-. CONRAN Principal JOHN NOE. JR. Elementary Principal Bachelor of Arts. Michigan State I diversity Master of Arts. I diversity of Michigan Elementary Permanent Certificate Secondarv Permanent Certificate The activi tv and zeal that has characterized the last four years has been faithfully recorded by the ‘‘ enith. 1 am sure that you will continue to put forth the same effort toward your work after graduation. Congratulations for an excellent yearbook. :u HAROLD BARKER Bachelor of Arts. Salem College .Master of Arts, Syracuse University Secondary Permanent Certificate Social Studies Sophomore Class Co-Sponsor Future Teachers Club Sponsor RACHEL BOER Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Education Master of Arts, University of Michigan Elementary Permanent Eighth Grade JACK BOESKOOL Bachelor of Arts. Hope College Secondary Provisional Certificate Vocal Music Chorus JACOB BUSMAN, Jr. Bachelor of Arts. Hope College Secondary Permanent Certificate English 10 Speech Dramatics Sophomore Co-Sponsor ELSA CHAPMAN Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Education Life Certificate Third Grade ROBERT DE GELS Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University Secondarv Provisional Certificate Art Industrial Arts Sentinel Co-Sponsor 35 LYDIA DE MAAGD iachelor of Arts. Hope College Life Certificate Fifth Grade JOSEPH A. GRAF Associate of Arts. (.rand Rapids Junior College Bachelor of Arts. Aquinas College Secondary Provisional Certificate Social Studies English HELEN HANCHETT Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State Normal (ltdlege Life Certificate Seventh Grade MARION GEIS Bachelor of Arts. Western Michigan College of Education Life Certificate First Grade CARROLL GROENENBOOM Bachelor Arts, Calvin College Secondary Provisional Certificate Eighth Grade LYLE HANCHETT Bachelor of Science. Western Michigan College of Education Master of Arts, University of Michigan Science Mathematics 36 ZELDA HANNUM Bachelor of Arts. Greenville College Secondary Provisional Certificate Physical Education (.iris' Counselor Student Council Sponsor Future Nurses Club Sponsor ELLEN HEATH Bachelor of Arts. Wheaton College, III. Secondary Special Certificate Seventh («rade ALGER JOHNSON Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan College Secondary Provisional Certificate Industrial Arts HARRY HARRIS Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Purdue University Secondary Provisional Certificate Vocational Agriculture Future Farmers of America INEZ HUBBLE Bachelor of Arts. Calvin College Elementary Provisional Certificate Sixth Crack DARRELL KOON Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University Secondary Provisional Certificate Business Education Reserve Basketball Assistant Football Coach Baseball Junior Class Co-Sponsor 37 JOHN LA DUKE Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College Master of Arts, t’niversity of Michigan Secondary Permanent Certificate Guidance Director Boy’s Counselor Government Yearbook Sponsor BETTY JANE LARSON Bachelor of Arts. Central Michigan College of education Secondary Permanent Certificate General Business. Office Practice, Shorthand Pep Club Cheerleading ALICE MOXON Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan Secondary Permanent Certificate Biology General Science Science Club NORMA MURRAY Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Education Master of Arts, University of Michigan Life Certificate Second Grade RUTH ROBINSON Bachelor of Arts, Kalamazoo College Life Certificate Librarian HESTER RUSTER Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan College of Education Life Certificate English Freshman Class Co-Sponsor 38 HERMAN SPE ET Bachelor of Arts, Hope College Secondary Permanent Certificate English Latin Driver Education Senior Class Co-Sponsor GENEVIEVE TAYLOR Bachelor of Arts, Cornell University, Ithaca. Sew York Life Certificate Mathematics GORDON TIMMERMAN Bachelor of Arts. Hope College Secondary Provisional Certificate Social Studies Boys' Physical Education Football Track, Junior-High Basketball ES I HER S I REEFER Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Education Master of Arts, University of Michigan Life Certificate English Senior Class Co-Sponsor (.iris' Basketball CAROL I IMMERMAN Bachelor of Arts, Hope College Elementary Provisional Certificate Fourth Grade FREDERICK I’TLEY Bachelor of Music Education, University of Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate Instrumental Music 39 ELIZABETH VA N DER H Y1) E Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan College of Education Life Certificate Home-making Home Economics Club 4-H Club ESTHER VANDER PLOEG Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College and Western Michigan College of Education Elementary Provisional Certificate Kindergarten GAYL VAN DOORN Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College Commercial Life Certificate Business Education Sentinel 4-H Knitting ANGELO VASSALLO Bachelor of Arts, Fairmont State College Master of Arts, West Virginia University Secondary Permanent Certificate Social Studies. Basketball. Tennis Second Team Football JACK E. WETHER BEE Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate Science 40 SYVILLA TER AVERSI Secretary FLORENCE PHILLIPS Secretary LEO N A VELD M A X Secretary CONRAD ARNOLD Custodian FLOYD BALDUS Custodian LEE RADFORD Custodian zt , Hoep 9SU lz-K iuJy 30UUJ X P -l-S auj SZN OR SZCT ON 43 Autographs II Valedictorian, Jerre Brittain Salutatorian, Heather Murray Honor Roll Theresa Finkler Kerrin Doane Karen White Lois Walt Lona Plews Donald Muyskens Loren Lothschutz Charlotte Creager Donald Jablonski Janet Schoenbom •lower: Red Rose Colors: Light Green and Creme Motto: We Labor Not for Time But for Eternity � 5 Senior Class Officers SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS - Sitting —G. Holman. Treasurer; I). Bronkema. Vice President; R. I Inch. President: R. Van Haver, Secretary. Standing — Miss Streeter, Mr. Speet, Advisor. 46 ANDERSON. DAVID Physical Education, 1.2 Football 2 An 1 Driver's Training I ARCHAMBEAU. RICHARD t rack 5 AUSTIN. MARJORIE Entered from Sparta in Junior year Pep Club 4 BOI WMAN. C.ORDON Physical Education 1.2 Baseball I Track 2. S. 4 ANDERSON. JANET Entered from Marne in Junior year Bible Club 3. 4 Pep Club 4 Homecoming Court 4 Chorus !t. 4 Senior Play Crew Driver's Training 4 AI 'RICH, BURTON Driver's Training 4 Physical Education 1.2 Track 4 BENNETT, MARCIA Phvsical E'ducation 1.2 knitting 2 Student Council 1 Senior Play Crew Driver's Training 4 Library Club 4 Chorus 4 BRITTAIN. JFRRF. Dramatics Club 4 Science 3, 4 Chorus 1,2 Band 1.2. 3. 4 Physical Education 1 Senior Play Cast Junior Play Crew 47 URI I I AIN. REX BRONKKMA. DALE F FA 1.2. 3. 4 Football 3. I I rack 3. 4 Driver’ Training: 2 I'rojectionist 3 Physical Kducation 1.2 BRONKEMA. IRC.IMA Physical Kducation 1,2 Knitting I ( hecrleading 2. 3 Homecoming Court 3. 4 Student Council 1,2 Senior l lay Crew Secretary of Junior Class IU ELL. GARRETA Physical Education 1.2 llall Monitor 3. 4 General Music I Nurse Club 2 Driver’s Kducation 2 Junior and Senior Play CA MM ENG A. ROBERT FFA 4 Driver’s Education 3 Physical Kducation 1.2 Football 1.3.4 Basketball 1.2. 3. 4 Tennis 1.2, 3.4 Junior Rille Club Junior Play Cast Senior Pla Crew Driver's I raining 2 Vice President of Sophomore and Senior Class BROWN. RAYMOND Band 1.2. 3. 4 Football 2 Track 3 Bl RGH. MARVIN Physical Education 1.2 Football 1.2 Track I Baseball 2. 3. 4 Driver’s Training 3 Chorus 2. 3 Projectionist 4 Basketball I CARLSON. BARBARA Physical Flducation 1.2 Chorus 1.2, 3, 4 Secretary of Sophomore Class 2 Operetta 2, 3 Vice President of Student Council 3 Queen’s Court 3 Queen 4 Secretary of Student Council I Library Club 4 Pep Club I 18 COURSON, LOYOLA Chorui 2. 3. 4 Senior .lam! 1,2, 3, 4 Physical Education 1.2 Junior and Senior Play Crew Hand Librarian -1 CRIBLEY, CHARLENE General Music I Physical Education 1.2 Pep Club 2. 3. I Junior and Senior Play Crew Future Teacher's Club 3. 4 Hall Monitor's Club 3 DEWITT, PATRICIA Physical Education 1.2 Knitting Club I Driver's Training 3 Nurses Club I Pep Club I Art I. 3, 4 DOANE, KERRIN Hall Monitor 3. 4 Knitting Club 2 Pep Club 1 Physical Education 1,2 OR EAGER. CHARLOTTE Chorus 1.3.4 Physical Education I. 2 Bible Club I. 2. 3. 1 Science Club 1 Dramatics Club 4 4H 2 Pep Club 3, 4 CROUSE, WILLIAM Football 1,2.3 Track I Baseball 2. 3 DEY, THEODORE Football Manager I Baseball Manager 3 Junior Play Cast Student Council 3 Basketball Manager 4 Junior High Assistant Coacb Track I DOWNS, DONNA Physical Education 1.2 Bible Club 1.2 Pep Club 1.4 Chorus I 19 DYKE, FLORENCE knitting I Clothing 1.2 Pep Club 1.2, 3 Future Nurse's Club 3. 1 I kill Monitor 3. I Senior Play Crew Mutual Stall I I.ihrarv Club 1 Physical F.ducation 1.2 EATON. MAIN Projectionist 3,4 FFA 1,2. 3. 4 Camera Club 2 Industrial Arts Club I Bible Club 1.2 Senior Play Crew Physical Education I. 2 FARRELL, CERTRl'DK Basketball 1.2, 3.4 Future Nurse's Club I. 2, 3, 1 Ceneral Music I Art 2. 3. I Junior and Senior Play Crew Physical Fducation 1.2 Pep Club 4 FREDRICKS. RAYMOND FFA 1.2, 3. 4 Projectionist 3.4 Camera Club 2 Industrial Arts Club I Chorus 3. 1 Rifle Club I junior and Senior Play Crew Bible Club 1.2. 3 Physical Education 1.2 DYKSTRA, ALYCE Nurse's Club 2. 3. I I eat Iter's Club 2. 3. 4 Pc p Club 2, I Bible Club 1.2. 3. I Dramatics Club I Junior and Senior Play Crew Ceneral Music I Hall Monitor Club 3 Physical F.ducation 1.2 EATON, ARNOLD FFA 1.2, 3, 4 Chorus 1,3,4 Projectionist 3 Hall Monitor I Physical F.duc ation 1.2 Driver's I raining I I INKIER. I HER ESA Band 1.2. 3. 4 Sentenel I Hall Monitor’s Club 3 Dramatics Club I Future I eac Iters Club 3. 4 Pep Club 3, 1 Basketball Manager 2 Junior and Senior Play Cast Annual Stall 4 Physical Education 1.2 Library Club I Queen’s Court I Majorette 3, 4 Operetta 2 El LLER, DONALD Band 1.2,3 Chorus I Physical Education 1,2 50 COLL. WESLEY Physical Education 1,2 Driver's Training 2 Track 3 Baseball 2 CROSS. VINCENT Track 3, 4 FFA I Physical Education 1.2 HALIMN. NEIL Band I Physical Education 1.2 Annual Staff 1 Track 3 Bible Club I. 2. 4 HECKSEL. SHERMAN FFA 1.2. .1. 4 Physical Education 1,2 Baseball I Industrial Arts 3 FFA President — 4 GROENEVELD. ROBER I Football 1.2.3 Mall Monitor Club 3 Baseball 1.2. 3. 4 Basketball Manager 2, 3 Annual Staff I Physical Education 1.2 Cl NNEMAN. RO(.ER Chorus 4 Band 1.2. 3. 4 Rifle Club 1.2. 3. I Junior and Se nior Play Cast 3. 4 Irack 1.2 Football I Basketball I HANDLOGTEN. RONALD FFA 1.2. 3. 4 Mall Monitor Club 3 Driver’s Training 3 Physical Education 1,2 HERRIN I ON. DAN Student Council 3 Class President 2 Student Council Treasurer I Band 1.2. 3. 4 Football 1.2. 3. 4 Baseball 1.2. 3. 4 Varsity Club I Junior and Senior Play Cast 51 HII.I.. LAURA Knicrod from Muskegon in Senior year HIEFTJE. LOIS Bible Club 1.2. 3. 4 I H Club I Future Nurses Club 1.2. 3. I s ientc Club 3. 4 Dramatics Club I I unior an 1 Senior Pla Crew Physical Education 1,2 HOLMAN. GERALD Basketball 1.2.3. I Football 1,3,4 Band 1.2. 3. 4 Senior Class treasurer FFA I. 2. 3. 4 HOPWOOI). DONALD Band 1.2. 3. 4 Physical Flducation 1.2 Student Council 2 Track 3.4 Football 4 Camera Club 2 Pep Band 2. 3, 4 |LI IEN, JAMES Hall Monitor Club I Library 4 HOLMES. ARVII I llall Monitor Club 4 Basketball I Physical Education 1.2 Pep Club I Office Practice 4 Sentinel 2 J A ID .OMSK I. DONALD Student Council I Senior Band 1.2. 3. 4 Football 1.2 S ience Club 3, 4 Chorus 3, 4 Operetta Cast 3 Library Club 4 Class Treasurer 1 KERR, MARCIA Physical Education 1.2 Knitting Club 2 Junior Play Cast Dramatics Club 4 Pep Club 4 I II Junior leader 4 KONINC. SHARON Bible Club 1,2. 3. I Pep Club 4 knitting 2 Senior Play Crew Physical Education 1.2 KOPPENOL, JOAN Physical Education 1.2 4-H 1.2 Pep Club 1,3.1 Bible Club 1,2. 3. I I unior and Senior Play Crew Dramatics Club 1 Future Nurses Club 3. 4 Future Teacher’s Club 3. 4 Mall Monitor's Club 3. 4 I .A VI PE. RICHARD Football 2. 3. 4 I rack 1 Plnsical Education 1,2 Art 1.2 FFA 1.2. 3. 4 Student Council I lunior and Senior Play Cast Baseball 2 Varsity Club I LOWING. CAROL Band 1.2. 3. 4 Physical Education 1.2 Operetta 3 Library Club 4 Dramatics Club 4 Nurses Club I Future Teacher's Club I KONVNDVKE. BE I IV Physical Education 1.2 Chorus 1,2 Pep Club 3. 4 Knitting Club 3 Nurses Club I I .A VIA DI.I NE. EDWARD Physical Education 1.2 Foot ball 2 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Junior Play Crew Projectionist 3 I.OI HSCHI I . LOREN Band 1.2. 3. 4 Physical Education 1.2 Operetta 2 Junior and Senior Play Oast l ibrary Club 4 Class I reasurer 3 I .OWN. CHARLES Football 1.2 Basketball 1.2.3. 4 I rack 1.4 Rifle Club 1.2. 3. 4 Band 1.2. 3. 4 N ience Club 3. 4 Physical Education 1.2 53 MASSEY. MARY MARTIN, THOMAS Projectionist I Driver’s Training 4 Football I Mall Monitor’s Club 3 Physical Education 1.2 Baseball 4 MAYCROKT. HAROLD Baseball 1.2 Track 3, 4 FFA 1.2. 3, 4 Physical Education 1.2 MODDF.RMAN. IIIOMAS Band 1,2, 3, 4 Hall Monitor's Club 3 Projectionist 3. 4 Industrial Arts 3. 4 Ml RRAY. HEATHER Rifle Club 1.2. 3. 4 Basketball 1.2. 3. 4 Student Council 4 ience Club 3. 4 Physical Education 1,2 Band 1.2. 3. 4 Chorus 1.2. 3, 4 Senior Play Cast )|H retta 3 Band 1.2. 3,4 Chorus I Senior Play Crew Physical Education 1.2 MODDERMAN. RORER I Baseball 1.2 Basketball 1.2 Driver's Training 3 Bible Club 1.2. 3 Ml LEIN. NORA Entered from Grand Rapids in Junior year Pep Club 4 Office Practice 4 Ml YSKENS. DONALD Basketball 4 lunior and Senior Play Cast Rifle Club 4 Physical Education 2 Entered from Holland in Sophomore year 54 NANINGA, WAYNE Baseball 2.4 Projectionist 4 Camera Club 3 Junior Play Crew Industrial Arts 3. I Filtered from Allendale Christian in Sophomore year NF.I.SON. 1)1 NE Baseball 1.2 Projectionist 1.3.4 Driver’s Framing 4 |unior Play Crew PECK. JEAN Library Club 4 Physical Education 1.2 Pep Club 4 PEAHLER, CONNIE ChccrlcadiiiK 1.2. 3.4 Student Council President 4 Student Coum il I. 3 Pep Club 12. 3. 4 Future Nurses Club I. 2. 3, I Drum Majorette 2. 3. 4 Basketball 1.2. 3. 4 Class Secretary I Queen’s Court 3. 4 Senior Play Crew I Chorus 2 Band 1.2. 3. 4 Physical Education I Operetta 2 NELSON. CAR I Student Council 2. 3. 4 Annual Stall I Projectionist 2 Mall Monitor 4 Physical Education I. 2 Track I Basketball I NT LAND. BETTY (.ener.il Music I Physical Education 1,2 (.lee Club 2 Driver's Training 2 Ollite Praclice 4 1 11 Clothing and Knitting 3. I Pep Club I Mall Monitor’s Club 4 Junior and Senior Play Crew PELKEY. EDWARD Filtered from Muskegon in Senior year PLEWS. LOW Physical Education 1.2 Chorus 4 Junior Play Crew Pep Club 2. I Ccncral Music I Bible Club I Driver’s Training 2 55 PORTER, JEAN Physical Kducation 1.2 Band 2 Chorus 2 Pep Club -I Ql ICk. RICHARD Band 2, 3. 4 Physical Education 1.2 Annual Staff 1 Science Club 4 Library Club 4 Central Music I REBENTISCH. Rl 1 11 Pep Club 1.2. 3. 4 Future Teachers 3. 4 Bible Club 2. 3 Physical Kducation 1.2 Hall Monitor Club 3. 4 General Music I Junior and Senior Play Crew Driver’s Training 2 POWERS, OLETHA Future Nurses Club I, 2, 3. 4 Junior and Senior Play Cast Pep Club I. 2. 3. 4 Chorus 4 Library Club 4 General Music I Cheer leading I Dramatics Club 4 Basketball I Physical Education I. 2 Annual Staff 4 RAINIER. MARIANNE Physical Education 1.2 Home Ec. Club 2 Driver's Training 3 Pep Club 4 Hall Monitor's Club 4 SCHAAP. ALVIN Baseball 1. 4 Basketball 1.2, 3. 4 Football 2, 3. 4 Physical Education 1,2 Projectionist 3 SCHILLING, BETTY Pep Club 1.2, 3. 4 Physical Education 1.2 Basketball 4 Junior and Senior Play Crew Hall Monitor Club 3 Future Teacher’s Club 3. 4 General Music 1 Dramatics Club 4 SCHOENBORN, JANET Physical Education 2 General Music I Chorus 2, 3. 4 Office Practice 4 Student Council 2 56 SCO I I . MADI.YN General Music I Cheerleading 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1.2. 3. I Basket hall 2. 3. 1 Queen’s Court 4 Annual Staff 4 Junior and Senior Play Crew Mall Monitor’s Club 3. I Library Club 4 Physical Education 1,2 SIMPSON. EI.IX A BE I H Physical Education 2. 3 Future Teachers I Future Homemaker's Club I Driver's Training 3 (. A A 3 Chorus 3 SYSWERDA. MAXINE Entered from Marne in Junior year Future Nurses Club 3. I Chorus 3. 4 Driver's Training 4 Senior Play Crew Pep Club 4 Bible Club 3. I I ERICH, ROBERT' Football 1.2. 3. 4 Varsity Club 3. I Track 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1.2 S icncc Club 3 SIETSEMA, MILDRED Knitting 1.2 Bible Club I. 2. 3. 4 Pep Club 4 Senior Play Crew Physical Education 1,2 SORENSON. BEVERIA General Music 1.2 Chorus 2. 3. 4 Phvsical Education 1,2 Junior and Senior Play Crew Office Practice 4 Home Economics Club I SYTSMA, BEI I Y Pep Club I I MLOR. PETER Industrial Art 3 Driver’s Training 3 Projectionist 4 57 VAN HAVER. RAYNEI.I VANDER HEI VEI . IIOWARI l ep Club 2. 3, I Future Nurses 2. 3, 4 Basketball 2. 3. I General Music I Chorus 4 Annual Stall 4 Student Council 4 junior and Senior Play Crew I teasurer of Sophomore Class Secretarv of Senior Class Physical Education 1.2 YANDEWEG, HARVEY Baseball 1.2. 3. 4 Projectionist 4 VANDER VEEN. CAROLE Physical Education 1.2 Art 2 Chorus 1.3 Dramatics Club 4 Pep Club 4 Junior Play Cast Senior Play Crew Basketball 5. 4 Hall Monitor's Club 3 Operetta 2 Student Council 3 VAN DYK, THOMAS Student ('.ouncil 3. 4 Hall Monitor's Club 3, 4 Junior Class Vice President Physical Education 2 Entered from Marne in Sophomore yea Entered from Allendale Christian in Sophomore year Basketball 2. 3. 4 Baseball 2 Projectionist 3 VANDER VEEN. CARMEN Chorus 1,2. 3, 4 Band 2. 3. I Physical Education I Science Club 4 Dramatics Club 4 Operetta 2, 3 Bible Club 1.2. 3. 4 VANDER VEEN. DAVID Physical Education 1,2 Driver’s I raining 3 Industrial Art Club 3 Projectionist 3. 4 Entered from Grand Rapids in Sophomore year VAN DYKE. Ml'RIEL General Music I Physical Education 1.2 Chorus 2 Student Council 3 Pep Club 4 knittiiiK 4 58 VER YVOERT. Jl'DlTH Kntcred from Grand Rapids in Junior year Bible Club 3. I Pep Club 3. I Business Manager of Senior Play Cheerleading I knitting Club I Physic a I Kdu at ion 1.2 Junior Play Crew VRABLIC. ANTHONY I rack 3, 4 Driver's Training 2 WASSENAAR. )l 1)1111 Pep Club 2. 3, I Future Nurses 2. 3 Basketball I Physical Kducation 1,2 General Music I Choi us 3, I llall Monitor's Club I Junior I lay Crew WEI I ON. PATSY Physical Education 1.2 Basketball 3, 4 Pep Club 4 Driver's Training 3 VLADIK A. DONAI.EE Physical Kducation 1.2 General Music I knitting I WALT, LOIS General Music I Physical Education 1.2 Student Council 2. I Pep Club 2. 4 Bible Club 1.2. 3. 4 Junior Class President Chorus 3. I Junior and Senior Play Cast l ibrary Club I WEAVER. DAVID Physical Education 1.2 WES LOVER, Ri l l! Physical Education 1.2 Home Ec. Club 2 Driver’s I raining 3 Pep Club I 59 WHITE, KAREN I H Junior Leader 4 Dramatics Club 4 Knitting 2 Clothing 1,3.4 l cp Club 4 Physical Education I, 2 WIERSMA. JAY Physical Education 1.2 Driver's Training 4 Mall Monitor 3 60 Memories of the Class of ’56 We, as Seniors, have many memories as we look bark at the past four years in the halls of Coopersville High. When we began these four years, as a class of 122 Freshmen, we felt lost and uncertain. Amidst our uncertainty and instability we were fortunate to elect the following officers: President.......................... Charles town Vice-President ......................Paul Lachman Secretary........................... Connie Pfahler Treasurer...................................... Don Jablonski Advisors...................................... Miss Sawyer Mr. Vassallo Mr. Dunn In the fall we had a get-accjuainted party, in the winter a roller skating party, and at the close of the year a picnic at North Shore Park. When we came back as Sophomores, a little more intelligent and grown-up, we ordered our class rings under the direction of the following officers and advisors: President ....................... Dan Herrinlon Vice-President ................. Dale Bronkema Secretary ..................... Barbara Carlson Treasurer ................... Raynell Van Haver Advisors .................................. Mr. Bakkar Mr. Busman After the many festivities and much hardwork of the summer, we came back as Juniors, and now felt that we were really a part of the school. We elected the following officers to start us on our way to a busy and successful season: President.................................Lois all Vice-President ......................Tom VanDyk Secretary ....................... Virginia Bronkema Treasurer .................................... Loren I-othschutz Advisors.................................. Mr. Koon Mr. Blakkan We had a year filled with festivities, including the sponsorship of our play “Seventeenth Summer,” which was a terrific hit. We chose “Blue Hawaii lor the theme of our Junior-Senior banquet and took part in the baccalaureate and graduation exercises of the class ol T 5. Finally our dream came true. We were Seniors at last! The first job we did was to elect the following officers to guide us in the many activities of the year: President .......................... Robert Ulrich Vice-President .............................. Dale Bronkema Secretary ...................... Raynell VanHaver Treasurer...........................Gerald Holman Advisors..................................... Miss Streeter Mr. Speet The first activity was having our Senior pictures taken. Then came our play “Only Sallv Ann,” which was a great success. After selling a little bit of everything at the games and dining noon hour and sponsoring record dances to build our treasury, we decided to go to Washington. |).C. for our Senior trip. May 30 through June 2nd. Then, in the spring, came the Junior- Senior banquet, given in our honor by the Juniors. After our commencement exercises were over, with all of us together, our school clays ended. And now, with a feeling of regret that our school davs arc completed and hoping that each and every one of us will be a success, we enter this big, vast world, each going his own way. All we have left arc memories, and we feel that these four years of our lives have been spent in the best place ever — in the halls ol C ville High! T. A. F. 61 The Line Up Class Beauty.............. Best Looking Boy.......... Most Popular Girl ........ Most Popular Boy.......... Most Athletic Girl ....... Most Athletic Boy......... Most Studious Girl........ Most Studious Boy......... Girl With the Best Figure.. Boy With the Best Physique Girl Class Cut-Up......... Boy Class Cut-Up........... Cutest Couple.............. Hungriest Girl............ Hungriest Boy ............ Girl With the Best Line.... Boy With the Best Line. . . . Girl Class Flirt........... Boy Class Flirt........... Neatest Girl.............. Neatest Boy................ Best All-Around Girl ..... Best All-Around Boy........ Most Bashful Girl ......... Most Bashful Boy.......... Sweetest Girl.............. Swellest Boy............... Best Actress............... Best Actor................. Best Girl Dancer .......... Best Boy Dancer ........... Class Arguer Girl .......... Class Arguer Boy .......... Best Natured Girl ......... Best Natured Boy.......... Most Generous Girl......... Most Generous Boy.......... Most Mischievous Girl...... Most Mischievous Boy ...... .......................Florence Dyke ......................... Burt Aurich ....................Barbara Carlson .......................Robert Ulrich .......................Connie Pfahler ........................Jerry Holman ..........................Lois Hieftjc .......................Dave Weaver ....................Elizabeth Simpson ...................... Dave Anderson .................... Ruth Rebentisch ........................Dick Lampe Judy Wassenaar and Gordon Bouwman ........................Alyce Dykstra ......................Sherman Hecksel .......................Betty Schilling ............................Ted Dey ...................Carol Vander Veen ...................... Dan Herrinton ....................Marjorie Austin .......................Tom Van Dyk .......................... Lois Walt .......................Don Muyskens .......... ............ Trudy Farrell ...................... Don Hopwooil ......................Joan Koppenol .............. Howard Vander Heuvel ......................Theresa Finkler .................. Loren Lothschutz ................ Raynell Van Haver ................... Dale Bronkcma ..................... Oletha Powers ....................... Charles Lown ....................... Madlyn Scott ................... Bob Modderman ........................Patsy Wei ton .......................Don [ablonski ....................Charlene Cribley ..........................Tom Martin 62 Autographs Class Will I. David Anderson, will my ability to get into the Navy and out again in three months to anyone equally allergic to human hair. I, Janet Anderson, will my ability to blush to any pale faced junior. I. Richard Archambeau, will what little brains I have to any bird brain who can use them. I, Burton Aurich, will my little green Ford to any poor sucker owning a Chevie. I. Marjorie Austin, will my job to anyone who likes to get out at 11:30 every day. I. Marcia Bennett, will my seat in Government class to Joyce Bakes in the hope that she will get more out of the clas than I did. I. Gordon Bouwman, will my “good” Ford to Ed Hanncnburg. We. Heather Murray, Jerre Brittain, and Charlotte Crcagcr. will the ability to have clean mouths all afternoon to anyone who wants to bring a toothbrush to school. I. Rex Brittain, will any thing to anyone who wants it. I. Dale Bronkema. will my ability to have fun to all under- classmen. We, Ginny Bronkema and Joan Koppenol. will our sisterly friendship to our sisters Norma and Betty. 1. Ray Brown, will my position as first chair in the baritone section to Clarence DePcnder. We, Garrcta Buell and Lois Walt, will out parts in the Jun- ior and Senior plays to anyone who wants to practice late every night and then catch up on their sleep in American Literature Class the following day. I. Marvin Burch, will my car to Gene I.a Madline, seeing he likes to hot rod around so much. I. Bob Cannnenage. will my seat in 4th hour Driver’s Train- ing Class to anyone who can stand to listen to the chat- tering of a group of girls. I, Barb Carlson, will my position as queen to anyone who would like to be as happy as I was. I, Loyola Courson. being the band librarian of ’55 and '56, will this job to Clarence DePender and all the head- aches that go with it. together with the privilege of being in band an hour beforehand. 1. Charlene Criblcy, will my ability to wear my girl friend’s dad's pajamas to any Junior girl whose father has an extra pair. I. Bill Crouse, will my seat in English Lit Class to my brother Bob. I, Pat DeWitt. will Mr. Conran to anyone who will smile at him. I, Ted Dev, will my curly hair to Bob Pawloski. I. Karin Doane. will my red” hair (and the sweet disposi- tion that goes with it) to anyone who thinks that he or she can manage it. I, Donna Downs, will my ability to run for the bus even day to Judy Baldus and Karen Baldus. We. Florence Dyke and Alycc Dykstra. will the possible” but not probable” thought of graduating from C’ville High to Carol Fliearmen and Rodney Barthaleaw. who are two all A students. I. Alvin Eaton, will my car to anyone who can keep up the payments. I. Arnold Eaton, will my ability to hide in the back seat of my brother's car when he has dates to any junior who can gel away with it. I. Trudy Farrell, will my ability to have my dad come and get me after basketball practice for four years to my sister Margaret. I, I lieresa Milkier, will all my «lays of happiness at C’ville High to my sister Audrey. I. Ray Fredricks, will my Chevie” to anyone who has tires for it. I. Don Fuller, will my “ole Ford” to Alvin Eaton so he can go see Mae. I. Wesley Goll, will my height to Don Cook. I. Bob Groeneveld. will my ability to get an excused absence for the first week of hunting season to anyone who can get away with it. I. Vincent Gross, will my work in the lunch room to anyone who would like it. We. Roger Gunneman and Don Muyskens, will our corny jokes and bicycles to Ron Sprik. I. Neil Halpin. will my patience to listen to Mr. I.a Duke talk about his liver to anyone who doesn't have a weak stomach. I. Ron Handlogton, will my 52 Plymouth to Fred Meyers because his ”55” Chevie isn't fast enough. I. Slierm Hecksel, will my position as President of the F.F.A. to anyone who likes hard work. I. Lois Hieftje, will the ability to have fun in high school and still keep on the good side of all my teachers, es- pecially Mr. Graf, to Bonnie Thompson. I. Jerry Holman, will my ability to make dates with Raynell at the last minute to anyone who thinks be can get away with it. I. At villa Holmes, will my ability to have a ride downtown every noon to anyone who likes to work noon hours without walking to work. I. Don Hopwood. will my ability to stay away from girls to Joe Garzelloni. I. Don Jablonski, will my ability to get out of mud holes on lonely roads to Russell Scott. I, Jim Julicn, will my ability to get along with teachers to anyone who needs such a technique. We. Sharon Rolling and Mildred Sietseina, will our ability to be the only girls in first hour agriculture and shop classes, to anyone who would like to woi;k for Mr. Harris and Mr. Johnson. I, Betty Konyndykc, will my blonde hair to Loretta Wolf. I. Ed La Madline, will my ability to get my limit when I go fishing to Mr. Conran, who very seldom gets a fish. I. Dick Lampc. will my Vice Presidency in the F.F.A. to Gan Andersen 61 I, Loren Lothschutz, being of normal mind, hereby bequeath my seat of honor in Miss Streeter's class to any upper classmen who can stand an unusually hot radiator and an extremely drafty window. I. Carol Lowing, will my French-horn to Tom LeVfieux. To the fellows who helped me. I, Charles Lown, being in- sane and generally considered crazy, bequeath the knack of having an original Hallowe'en stunt, even if the cops took it down before daylight, to any equally enterprising Junior. I. Thomas Martin, will my 12-cylinder Lincoln to Glenn Smoes. I. Mary Ann Masey, will my ability to drop five dollars of change in the snow ami find all of it again to anyone who has as rugged a pair of hands as I. I. Harold Maycroft. will my ability to pole vault to anyone who wants it. 1. Robert Moddennan. will my ability to go fishing during school hours to anybody who wants to suffer the con- sequences. I. Thomas Modderman, will some mercury to anyone stupid enough to put it on their class ring. 1. Nora Mullin, will my ability to lose class rings to Karen Bistodeau. I. Wayne Naninga, will my old Ford to Russ Wieringa so he can pick up Judy. I, Carl Nelson, will my ability to sneak home during Gym class and get something to eat to anyone who lives that close to school. 1, Duane Nelson, will my ability to drive my old Ford through my Senior year to anyone who thinks they could drive one that dilapidated. We, Betty Nuland and Muriel Van Dyke, will our ability to give a pair of plastic pants, as a comical Christmas card to Miss Larson, to anyone who can keep a straight face. I, Jean Peck, will my typing (?) ability to my sister Joan. I, Ed Pelkey, bequeath to my underclassmates one wild Bronco and 20 years supply of wild oats. May their tails be long ones. I. Connie Pfahler, will my ability to participate in a number of different activities to anyone who likes to keep busy. I, Lona Plews, will Bruce Swanson to Linda Fritz in the hope that she will keep a good eye on him for me next year. I. Jean Porter, will my typewriter to Nancy Young, hoping she'll get more words out of it than I did. We, Judy Wasswnaar, Raynell Van Haver and Oletha Powers, will our constant companionship through trials, tribula- tions and misdemeanors for five years to any persons with strong constitutions and a love for olives. I, Dick Quick, will my curly hair to anyone who would like to be called Liberace. I. Marianne Raimer. will my Government l ook to Kay Hurley. I, Ruth Rebentisch, will my nickname Crash to my sister JoAnn, hoping that she will Ik? able to back out of drive- ways better than I can. I. Alvin Schaap, will my ability to sleep in 1st hour Gov- ernment to Mr. LaDukc. I. Betty Schilling, will my nickname, the Chlorettc Kid,” to I'erry Hastings, because he likes to chew Chlorettes pretty well himself. I, Madlyn Scott, will my basketball uniform to my sister Vicki in the hope that she will not mop the floors with it as I did. I. Elizabeth Simpson, will my love for South American music to my brother Ken. We, Beverly Sorenson and Janet Schocnborn, will our sixth hour chorus class to Diane Colegrave ami Mariane Schorenborn. I. Maxine Syswerda, will my ability to wear a smile all day to Linda Schout. I. Betty Sytsma, will my Love Comics to anybody who thinks he can get away with reading them in class. I. Bob Ulrich, will the ability to put a sleigh on the school roof without being caught to anyone who has a long rope and a sleigh. I. Pete I'mlor, will my job as 3rd hour projectionist to any- one who wants to get in the lunch line early. I, Howard Vander Heuvel, will Judy Y’er Woert to her one and only. I, Carmen Vander Veen, will my barrel of peroxide to Mary Murray. I, Carole Vander Veen, will my last year's half of a basket- ball uniform to JoAnn Rebentisch. I. David Vander Veen, will my seat in Government class to anyone who can stand it. I. Harvey Van De Weg. will my seat on bus 14 to anybody who is a fool enough to take it. 1. Torn Van I) k. will my ability of being Superintendent on Student Government Day to anyone who wants all the headaches that go along with it. I. Judy Ver Woert. will my job as Business Manager of the Senior Play to any Junior who wants all of the head- aches and bad nerves which go with it. I, Dona lee Vladika. will my dark hair to Sharon Nordwall. I. Tony Vrablic, will my 7 6 Cadillac to Mike Heibel, who needs it most. I. Dave Weaver, will my ability to Ik? in honor study hall every year to Russ Wiersma. I. Pat Welton, will my forward position on the basketball team to Nippy Hill. We. Karen White and Marcia Kerr, will our fights and abil- ity to patch them up to any two people who are very gcxKl friends. I. Jay Wiersma. will my seat in 5th hour Government class to anyone who likes to sit by the radiator. I, Ruth Westover. will my ability to start school lx?fore the 2nd sixth week exams to any oncoming Senior. 65 Senior Play The seniors presented a most successful play, “Only Sally Ann,” on the nights of November 10 and 11, 1955. The play centered around eighteen-year-old Sally Ann Ross. Her father went on a treasure hunt, and she was told to stay at her Uncle Timothy Ross' while he was away. She was constantly humiliated by her Aunt Martha and Cousin Ruth. A new minister moved into town and fell in love with Sally Ann, which fact made Ruth very jealous. Three months after her father left for the treasure hunt, Sally received word that he would never return. One night when the family went to a church bazaar and Sally was home alone, a wealthy man. Hector Larkins, who wanted to marry Sally, came in the house and threatened her. A friend of Sally's, Crazy Jake, who was mentally ill, saved her by shooting Hector. Of course, since no one else was at home, Sally got the blame for the shooting. In the last moments of the third scene, Sally's father returned with more treasure than he had ever dreamed of. Two old maids, Adeline and Hyacinth, made the play hilarious. The characters were: Martha Ross (Mistress of the house)........................Lois Walt Drucilla (A poor relation) ...........................Garreta Buell Adeline (of the Sewing Circle)..........................Jerre Brittain Hyacinth (of the Sewing Circle).......................Heather Murray Ruth (Matha’s daughter) ..............................Oletha Powers Timothy Ross (Martha's husband).....................Loren Lothschutz AI Piper (known as “Huckleberry”)...................Roger Gunnenian Sally Ann (Martha's niece)............................Theresa Kinkier Crazy Jake (a poor unfortunate).........................Dick Lampc Hector Larkins (a friend of Timothy)..................Dan Herrinton Rev. Miles Vance (the new minister).....................Charles Lown Captain Caleb Ross (Sally Ann's father)...............Don Muyskens PRODUCTION STAFF Director.................................................Mr. J. Busman Student Director......................................Alice Dykstra Prompter............................................Betty Schilling Stage Manager....................................... Dale Bronkema Business Manager.....................................Judy Ver Woert The Senior Class would like to thank Mr. Busman for all he has done for us. We have appreciated his wonderful understanding and outstanding directing. We also want to thank anyone else who helped make the play the tremendous success it was. 66 0NLYf ANN 67 Autographs 68 TUN ORS 6V Junior Class Officers Sealed — A. Zokas, Secretary; T. Rasmussen, Vice President; T. Davis, President; M. Groleatt, Treasurer. Standing — Advisors — Mr. Hoeskool, Mr. Koon. Til Anderson, Cary hakes. Joyce Baldtis, Judy Barbrick. l.cora Bartholomew. Rotlne) Bos, Beverly Bouwkamp, Jerry Bramcr. Sharon Bresnahani, Jack Brown, Marjorie Buist. Elmer Burns, Margaret Buslield. Joyce Christian. Nanette Clapp. Anna Cook. Larry Cook, Marilyn Correll. Jerome Cribley. Charles Cross. David Davis. Beverly Davis. Thomas Decan. Clyde Dejong. Martin 71 De Pen der, Clarence DcWitt, Jessie Dreyer, Esther Dyke, Joan Fliearman, Carol Fritz, Karel Fritz. Linda Callup, Barbara Garzelloni, Joseph Gchan, Glenn (Mike) Groleau, Meredith Grootcnhuis, Robert Haan. Valerie Hanenhtirg, Edward llanenhiirg, Erwin Hanson. Sharon Haskins, Bruce Hastings, Terry Hccksel, William Held, Douglas Heibel, Michael Henning, James Hillman. Jerry Hoek, Marilyn 72 Huffman, Carol Holman. Virginia Holmes, Thomas Hurley, Kay Ingalls. Larry Irish, Mary Jager, Phillip Jakuchunas, Anthony Johnson. Timothy Jubb, Yvonne Julicn. Clara King. Ruth Koster, Arthur Kriger. Kenneth Lemietix, Norman Lieffers, Virginia Lillihridgr, Larry I.uhen, Stanley Marshall. Dorothy Mcerinan. Nancy Meyer, Fred Modderman. Arthur Mumford, Mary Nellist. Merle 73 74 Nelson. Shirley Nordwall. Sharon Pamer. Jack Parnev. Carl Pawloski, Rotxri Perrin, Duane Plumpton. Phyllis Rasmussen. Thomas Rcbcntisch, Jo Ann Reed. Donna Schafer, Alice Sc hat, Raymond Schestag, Evelyn Schipper, Karen Schmidt, Patty Jo Schocnborn, Joseph Sellout. Lynda Schultz, Arthur Scott. Russell Sessions, Patricia Slaughter, Howard Showers, Donald Smith, Edward Smith. Sarah Smith, Susan Smoes, Glenn Smoes, Robert Spencer, Elaine Spencer. Roger Sprik. Ronald Sty bn rski. Thomas Swanson. Bruce Ted ball, Frank Tilley. Clifford Tudor, Dorothy I in lor. Eugene Vandcr Jagt. Kenneth Vander Mculen, James Veldman, Sharon Vcrsluis. Janies Yollema. Marian Alice Waldic, Nancie Wiersma. Russell Wilson, Janice Wolbrink, Judd Wolf, Joyce Young. Nancy immer. Donald okas. Arlene 75 Room For One More The plot centered around Poppy and Mother Rose, who could never say no to a hopeless child, no matter how hard it was to make ends meet. In the “Pumpkin Shell,” their tiny summer cottage by the ocean, it was often hard to tell their own children from the strangers they took under their wing. Janey, a child from the home, became a problem. She was very shy and always afraid of everything. Miss Winston, a lady from the home, promised Jane she could stay at the Rose home for two weeks, but came home a day early to take Janey back. During the two weeks stay Janey had come to like the family, and it was agreed that she should become one of them. Jimmy John, another unfortunate child, who wore braces on his legs, had come along with Miss Winston on one of her visits to the Rose home. Peppy, Mother Rose, anti their family felt sorry for the child and asked him to stay. Jimmy John was very backward in his speech, writing, and actions. Through many denials and persuasions, in two weeks’ time he became a boy who found life was worth while. Poppy Rose died of a heart attack and the family became very poor. Mother Rose became almost hearbroken because of her unfortunate link in getting money for the family. Joey was going to college, and Jimmy John was having operations lor the betterment of his legs. Finally, after almost having to sell the “Pumpkin Shell” for money, one of Mother’s stories brought her enough money to run a happy home. Jimmy John was finally able to walk without braces and Joey was able to finish college. Teensie, with her little snake and turtle, added humor to the play. C A S T (In order of their appearance) Mother........................................JANICE WILSON joey............................................JOHN ROSTER Trot Rose.....................................SHARON HANSON Teensie Rose ...................MEREDITH GROLEAU janey ............................VALERIE HAAN Bclty..........................................CAROL HUFFMAN Miss Winston ...................... KAREL FRITZ Poppy............................................TOM DAVIS Jimmy John ......................JOE GARZELLONI Mrs. Biddle....................SHARON VELDMAN George Biddle...................................JUDD WOLBRINK Rescued Woman................NANNE I I E CHRIS 1 IAN PRODUCTION STAFF FOR Room For One More” Director..........................................Mr. Jake Busman Student Director.................................... K« y Hurley Prompter...........................................Marian Vollema Stage Manager..................................... I om Rasmussen Assistant................................ Clarence DePender Business Managers...................Joyce Bakes and Judy Baldus 77 SOPHOMORE Sophomore Class Officers R. Crouse, P. Kennedy, R. Ulrich, L. Klein. 80 Seated: R. Crouse, President; P. Kennedy, Vice-President; R. Ulrich, Secretary; L. Klein, Treasurer. Standing: Mr. Busman, Mr. Bakkar, Advisors. Class Rings Albrecht, Charles Alderink, Phyllis Anderson, Teresa Ancy, Bonnie Archembeau. Edward Auric h. Herman Baldus, Karen Bar, Joanne Blakeley. Carol Bronkcma, (.race Buist, Wilma Clapp. Gene Conran, Ross Cook, Donald Cooper, Marsha Courtade, Raymond Crouse, Robert Crum, Hermina DeMull, Dale DeStager, Lora Dodge. Richard Dracht, Janice Dyke. Jerry Eaton. Raymond 81 Englcsman. James Farrell. Arvon Keen Sira. Kit hard Fish. Elaine Fisher, Jack Fuller, Richard Goll, Alice Gorier, Joanne Greer, Delores llandlogten, Gordon Hardy, William Harmsen. Shirley Hein, Fred Hitsman. Larry Hober, Jerry Hook, Allen Horton, Emily Irish, Benjamin Jager, Bernard Johnson, Jane Jnlien, Jerry Kelly. Edward Kennedy, Patricia Klein, Leo 82 Riiauf, Ronald Kolberg, Everett Koning, Marica Kraai, Dennis Kriger, John Kuiper, Kenneth Lemieux, Sarah LeMieux, Thomas Lieffers, John Lintjer, Ruth Lowing, Bonnie Lowing, Leroy Ludeina, Carole Ltindberg, Janet Maka, Ronald McAuiey, Etta McClure. Ivalane Miller, Susan Modderman. Judy Modderman. Melvin Modderman, Ruth Mulder, James Mum ford, Dale M unger, Edward 83 Murray. Laird Murray. Mary Nuland. Lavcrnc Olsen, Leroy Overmyer, Beverly Parks, Mary Pierce, Betty Jean Poel. Mary Jo Ponshair, Jo Lynn Posobiec. Robert Radakovit . William Rector. Sandra Reis. Joseph Rcistcr. Clark Richardson, Joyce Rohn. Patricia Rood. Jerry Russell, Frank Rycenga, Ix is Sherff, John Schilling. Charles Schoenborn. Vincent Scott. Vicki Lee Shavalier. Judith 81 Shimmcl, Rodney Six. Lois Sniilh. Max Smith. Michael Smith. Ora Sorensen, Gordon Stephens. Charles Sterzer. Thomas Stevens. Janice Sullivan. Dorothy Syswcrda, John 1 cr A verst. Robert I hiss. Joanne I'liompson, Bonnie Ulrich, Ronda Cm lor, Beverly I mlor, Phyllis Vander Jagt, Nancy Vander Velde, Brenda Van Doom, Joanne Van kempen. Peter Van Singer. Marydc Van YVeclde, Carole Vissers, Alvin 85 Voshel, K Ini i i sc Wagner, Geraldine Walcott, Marvin Walsh, Beverly Wolbrink, Sara Jane Wolf. Loretta Wycr. Gloria Zimmer, Joyce okas. Jean Zylstra, Sanford 86 fRZSH MZN Freshman Class Officers Mrs. Raster, N. Bronkenia, Vice President; C. Throop, Treasurer; C. Timmerman, Secretary; Mr. Vassallo. Jerry Davison, President, was absent from school. 8� Aldcrink, Phillip Allen, Charles Anderson, Karen Antonides, 'Perry Appeh. Karren Hell ville. Karen Bird. Kenneth Bistodeau, Karen Bistodcau, Sharon Bliss. Paul Bronkema. Norma Burch, Marjorie Busman. Karen Bursma, Betty Bursma. Elaine Carlson, Carol Chapman, Paul Clapp. James Clayton. Ellen Inman, David Colegrove, Diane Comstock, Glenn Cook, Janice Cooper, Terry 89 Corwin, Douglas Cribley, Ronald Crowley, Mary Ellen Crydcrman. Juanita Crydernian, Ronald Davison, Jerry DcMott, Cail Doanc, Roger Downs. Marvin Draft. Sherry I Dyke, James Dunioulin, Michcline Edge. Sara fay Engle. Donald Erickson, Anna Ernst. Michael Far well. Alberta Farrell. Margaret F'cnskc, Lynda Finkler, Audrey Flanders. Byron Fliearman. Richard F'ordham, Timothy Forner, Floyd Fritz. Stephen Fuller, John Fynewever. Margaret Gendron, Shirley Goercc. Edward Goosen, Anna Gould. Milford Groleau, Daniel Gunneinan. Barbara Hanchett. Marjorie Handlogten. Judith Hansen, James Harper. Thco Hastings, I.nnny Hcckscl. Bette Jean Hcekscl, Wayne Hein. Dale Hill, Myrtle Hillman. Kenneth Holman. William Holmes. Charles Hovingh, Donna Hufford, Douglas Jager, Patricia 91 Jarka, Philip Johnson. Owen Klein. Donna Klein. Leo Kline. Janet Koppenol, Betty K miner. Dorothy Ktilicamp. Douglas Lacy, Doretta Lamhrctse. Kaye Lenimen, Nora Longnccker, Franklin 1.uben. Lois Ltimsdcn, David Marek, Robert Marshall. James Marshall. Lloyd Matuk, Tony McAuIey, Leroy McNitt. Marjorie Mcerman. Faith Meredith. Wendell Miller, Edward Miszcwski, Ann 92 Metcalf, Ronald Moddernian, Roger Morris. Nancy Muinmcrt, Robert Murray, Christine Myron. Lawrence Nelson, David Peck. Joan Pel key. Robert Perrin, Vivian Piccard, Elaine Pierce. Carol Prichard, John Prince, Kenneth Rasmussen. Robert Reister. Linda Riccord, Yvonne Ritz, Nancy Rollcnhagcn. Janet Rustcr. Judith Ryan. Thomas Sabers, Arlyn Scharphorn, Glenn Schipper. Daugbn 93 Schmidt, Donna Schmidt, Marie Schoenbom, Marianne Schwartz, Gary Schultz, William Shook. Phillip Simpson, Kenneth Sinnett, Carl Smithc. William Snyder, Carroll Southland, Judith Spinner, Mary Lou Sprague, Lester Start. Sandra Stephens, Marilyn Swanson, Ragnor Syswerda, Roger Terpstra. Robert Throop, Clark Timmerman, Carol Tramper. Ray Vander Mate, Charles Vander Ploeg, Wendell Vander Veen, Fred 94 Yankampcn. Judith Van Ree, Cynthia Walt. Delores Warlike, Jerry Weaver, Mary Jo Wibert, Fred Wierenga, Russell Wiersma, Glenn Wisniewski, Sandra Young. Dennis uideina, Mina Rae 93 Autographs 96 jW� e VA‘i «jk Sckool 97 Eighth Grade Boys EIGHTH GRADE BOYS- First Row— R. Schestag, M. Sietsma. B. Sprague. S. Sikkcma. (� . Barrent, I . Anderson. J. Adema, R. Bcnnik, W. Bos, I). Burns, R. Way, I . Barnett. Second Row — Miss Boer, E. ( allup. B. Westbrook, S. Versluis, V. Russell. K. Barton. R. Bruen. C. YVibert, I). Matteson, L. Van Aclst, T. Wright, C. Deniorcst. P. Held. J. Vonk. J. Cooke, B. Barkel. B. Van Haver. I). Huesing. G. Barhrick. I . Englert. Mr. Groencnboom. Eighth Grade Girls FIC.H I H C.RADE GIRI.S First Row — J. Holman, X. Sprague. P. Sullivan. B. Kinkier, R. McCarthy, B. Lindgren, B. Britchey, S. Lamadline, C. Longnecker. W. Holzhay, K. Myron. Second Row — Miss Boer. C. Ryder, E. Koning. J. l)e Mott. I). West rate. S. Rohen, I). Sytsma. S. VanderVeen, M. Horton, M. Muyskens, I . Burger, J. Irish, M. Fenske. B. Peck, K. Hcck- sel, J. Koning. C. Meindertsma, G. Davis. 1). Ickes, B. Hastings, D. Probst, Mr. Groencnboom. Third Row — J. VanDoorn, X. Edge, C. Smith, B. Wallinga, J. Handlogton. J. Smoes. VI. Bos, S. Revets. I.. Robbins. M. (-ales, C. Meerman, S. I.ieffers. R. Bush. 98 Seventh Grade Girls r •7 5 Row — B. Rollenhagen, J. Lemke, S. Smith, J. VVestover, 1). Noe, K. Throop, C. Emerson. L. Schemed, N. White. B. Gallup, C. Vladika. Second Row - Mrs. Hanchetl, M. Holmes. P. Kinkier. M. Hecksel. B. Golliver, L. Barbrick. V. Ladewig, P. Versluis. E. Albrecht, V. Gates. N. Trampcr, P. Golliver. N. Alcock, B. Wright. M. Kastlin. C. Bush, L. Lowing, L. Ludlow, M. Carlson, A. Marshall, J. Wallinga, Mrs. Heath. Seventh Grade Boys First Row — L. Munford, E. Sichtermen, R. Eisen, J. Holman, J. Reynolds. G. West. R. Sinnett, R. Van Wake, 1). Lowing. C. Finkler. Second Row — Mrs. Hanchett. B. Pelkey. K. Wiersma, R. Ryder, N. Elenbaas, E. LeMieux, Scherff, A. Carr, 1). Burns, R. Sehwallier. J. Schmidt. R. Wimbush, W. Chapman. T. Rhcn, D. Horton, C. Orr, R. Yaiulcr Jagt, J. Spinner, F. Cheyne, Mrs. Heath. 99 100 101 Varsity Football 1955 Front Row — R. Ulrich. J. Kriger. G. Andersen, R. l’awloski, T. Rasmussen, T. Davis, T. John- son. R. Smocs. J. Holman. K. Kriger. X. Le Meuix. Second Row —Mr. Koon, T. Hastings, I), Bronkema, M. De Young, A. Schaap, G. Gehan. D. Hamilton, O. Smith, R. Brittain, R. I.ampc, X. Holmes, J. Versluis, B. Swanson, Mr. Timmerman. Third Row — T. Dey, I). Hopwood, A. Schultz, D. Hale, K. Vandcr Jagt, I„ Cook, J. Palmer, J. Garzelloni, T. Russell. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - 1955 HOME VISITOR September 16 North Muskegon 19 6 Home September 23 Sparta 25 0 Home September 30 Zeeland 0 0 Home October 7 Hudsonville 25 0 Away October 14 Hart 6 0 Away October 19 Whitehall 12 2 Away October 28 Comstock Park 19 13 Home November 4 Fremont 13 6 Away 102 103 Reserve Football Team Front How - R. Eaton, R. Feenstra. R. Crouse. R. Ter A verst. C. Albrecht. J. Fisher. R. Thorn- ton, 1). Grolcau, E. Kelly, L. Hastings. Second Row — R. Marek. R. Dodge, I). Cook, C. Holmes. R. Pelkey, 1). Corwin. J. Dyke. W. Holman, L. McAuley. Third Row — P. Alderink. L. Klein, R. Fliearman. R. Kriger. J. Engelsman, T. Antonides, R. Rasmussen, L. Sprague, P. Bliss. Fourth Row — Coach. Mr. Vassallo, J. Marshall. F. Forner, J. Mulder, M. Walcott; W. Meredith was absent from school. SECOND TEAM FOOTBALL Sparta HOME 13 VISITOR 13 Zeeland 13 7 Marne 0 26 Hudson ville 6 9 Comstock Park 19 7 Fremont 0 6 104 Second Team Basketball First Sent - W. Meredith. A. Eaton, I). DeMull. R. Maka, I). Nelson, C. Snyder. I.. Murray. A. Farrell. P. Shook, F. Monger. Second How — J. Davison, R Rasmussen, M. Smith, H. Aurich. C. Albercht, J. Marshall, L Klein, C.. Schwartz, I). Kraai. R. Kriger, R. Crouse, J. Kriger, Mr. Koon, Coach. Third How F. Russell. R. Feenslra. (,. VViersma, R. Modderman. R. TerAvest, J. Fisher, W. Vandcr Ploeg, K. Simpson, Claap. J. Rood. I.. Hastings. V. Hardy. ROYS SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL December 2, 1955 C’ville 32 Zeeland 69 December 9, 1955 G’ville 39 Comstock Park 33 December 13, 1955 C’ville 37 Grand Haven 74 December 16, 1955 C’ville 56 Hudsonville 57 December 20, 1955 C’ville 27 Hart 51 January 6, 1956 C’ville 37 Bedding 38 January 13, 1956 C’ville 36 Fremont 56 January 17, 1956 C’ville 38 Caledonia 24 January 20, 1956 C’ville 55 Sparta 25 January 24, 1956 C’ville 31 Zeeland 55 January 27, 1956 C'villc 32 Comstock Park 50 February 3, 1956 C’ville 55 Hudsonville 47 February 7, 1956 C’ville 38 Whitehall 47 February 14, 1956 C’ville 39 North Muskegon 61 February 17, 1956 C’ville 35 Fremont 60 February 28, 1956 C’ville 46 Sparta 32 105 Varsity Basketball Mr. Vassello. Coach; L.. Ingalls, J. Rouwkanip. T. Holmes. N. LeMieux. H. Vander Heuvel, T. Hastings, D. Bronkcma, A. Scliaap, C. DcPcndcr, I,. Cook, D. Muyskens, J. Holman, J. VanderMeulen, Manager. HOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 1955-1956 December 2 , 1955 C’ville 41 Zeeland 56 December 9 , 1955 C’ville 64 Comstock Park 49 December 13, 1955 C’ville 58 Grand Haven 70 December 16, 1955 C’ville 61 Hudsonville 66 December 20, 1955 C’ville 53 Hart 32 January 6, 1956 C’ville 47 Belding 22 January 13, 1956 C’ville 51 Fremont 75 January 17, 1956 C’ville 49 Caledonia 60 January 20, 1956 C’ville 64 Sparta 53 January 24, 1956 C’ville 44 Zeeland 77 January 27, 1956 C’ville 54 Comstock Park 51 February 3, 1956 C’ville 62 Hudsonville 55 February 7, 1956 C’ville 75 Whitehall 60 February 14, 1956 C’ville 41 North Muskegon 61 February 17, 1956 C’ville 62 Fremont 72 February 28, 1956 C’ville 87 Sparta 62 106 107 Girls’ First Team Basketball First Row — H. Murray, G: L. Schout, G; R. VanHaver. G: C. Pfahler, F; 1). Schipper, F: M. Scott. F. Second Row - T. Farrell, K. Baldus, R. Modderman, C. Ludcnia, V. Haan, P. Welton. C. Vander Veen, B. Schilling, Miss Streeter, Coach. Third Row — M. Brown. Manager; B. Gallup, Manager; N. Mcerman. P. Aldrink, S. Miller. J. Bar, M. Groleau, Manager. GIRLS BASKETBALL December 1, 1955 C’ville 23 Comstock Park 31 December 8, 1955 C’ville .HO Hudson ville 43 January 5, 1956 C’ville 27 Sparta 28 January 12, 1956 C’ville 28 Comstock Park 28 January 19, 1956 C’ville 25 Sparta 29 January 26. 1956 C’ville 20 Hudsonville 30 February 2, 1956 C’ville 28 Comstock Park 30 February 29, 1956 C’ville 29 Sparta 23 108 109 Junior High Basketball First Row — C. Barrett, P. Hehl, L. Van Aehst, E. Lemieux, T. Andresen. Second Row- Mr. Timmerman, R. Van Wyke, J. Schcrff, J. Vonk, B. Russell, T. Wright, k. Barton, B. Van Haver. B. Barkel, J. Reynolds, P. Barnett. 110 Track First Row - H. Mavcroft. C. Andersen, M. Vander Heuvcl. M. Dejong, V. Cross. R. Smoes. J.Bouwkamp. N.LeMieux. T. Hastings. J. Wolbrink, C. Lown, A. Farrell, R. Bartholomew. ). Smith. J. Scherff. R. Brittain. R. I'I rich. Second Row — Mr. Timmerman, N. Halpin, T. De . E. Kelly. B. Holman. J. Schoenlx rn. C. Albrecht, R. Dodge. P.Jager, |. Versluis. R. Doanc. C. Clapp. V. Schoenborn. R.Courtade, F Fiancnburg. T. Rasmussen, T. Davis. I). Hopwood. (.. Bouwman. R. Rasmussen. J. Fisher. 1). Muyskcns, T. Vrablic, R Marek. F. Wibert. Alderink. M. Could, C. Holmes. (.. Schwartz, J. Prichard. COOPERSVILLE TRACK SCHEDI I.E April (i Zeeland Home April 10 Sparta Away April 13 Comstock Park Home April IS Grand Haven Home April 20 Fremont Home April 27 Hudsonville Home Tennis first Roic— Mr. Vasscllo. T. Modderman. P. ShcK)k. I). Cross. J. Dyke. S. ylstra. Second Row — 1). Bronkema. M. Cchan. I.. Cook, A. Hook, L. Ingalls. COOPERSVIU.E TENNIS SCHEDI LF April 13 Comstock Park Home April 18 Zeeland Away April 19 Grand Haven Away April 25 Fremont Home April 27 Sparta Away May 2 Comstock Park Away May 4 Zeeland Home May 8 Muskegon Away May 11 Fremont Away May 15 Sparta Home 111 First Team Baseball First Row — I). Perrin, C. DePender, R. Crouse, k. Simpson, J. Knglcsman, R. Palowski, R Groeneveld, R. TerAverst, E. Buist, 1). Zimmer. Second Row — Mr. Koon, R. Kriger. J. Garzelloni, A. Schaap. 1). Hcrrinton. I . Holmes, k. kriger. A. Schultz, J. kriger. J. Hillman, J. Henning. COOPERSV1LLE HIGH BASEBALL. SCHEDULE April 6 Grand Haven Away April 10 Hudsonville Unity Christian Away April 12 Fremont Away April 19 Sparta Away April 24 Zeeland Away April 26 Hudsonville Home May 3 Comstock Park 1 lome May 8 Fremont I lome May 9 Hudsonville Unity Christian 1 lome May 10 Sparta 1 lome May 15 Zeeland Home May 17 Hudsonville Away May 22 Comstock Park Away May 29 Grand Haven Home 112 Second Team Baseball First Row — W. Hecksel. P. Jarka. I). Hein. E. Coerce. J. Davison. H. Aurich. K. Hillman. 1). Lumsden, L. Murray, B. Hardy. E. Mlinger. Second Row — F. Eongnecker. I). Corwin. P. Bliss. D. DeMull, M. Flanders, I). Croleau. D. Cook. J. Syswcrda. R. Maka, R. Mcicalf. F Russell, J. McAuley, T. Ford ham, R. Eaton. Third Row — Mr. Koon. F. Vander Veen. O. Johnson, D. Mumford, I). Kraai, R. Findley, R. Fliearinan. W. Vander Ploeg, D. Kulicamp, J. Marshall. (.. Scharphorn, C. Tliroop, R. Syswerda, K. Bird, G. Wierstna. L Myron. SECOND TEAM BASEBALL April 27 Grand Haven Away May 18 Oakleigh Home May 25 Grand Haven Away 113 Autographs 111 Student Council First How — R. I Iridi. Sergeant at-Arms; B. Carlson. Secretary. N. LeMieux. Vice President: C. Pfahlcr, President: 1). Herrinton. Treasurer: T. VanDyk, Calendar Man. Second How Miss Hannum. Advisor; I). Schippers, A. Holmes, C. Nelson, (). Smith. M. Vrahlic, M. Smith. P. YanKempen. G. Smocs. J. Marshall. F. Longnecker. R.VanHaver. V. Bronkcma. Third Hoiv — S. Nelson. 1). Reed. H. Murray. M. Muyskens. L. Walt. S. VanderVecn. I Sellout. |. Gorier. A. Finkler, P. Kennedy. 116 Varsity Club first Row - N. I.cMieux. H. VanderHeuvel. K. Brittain. K. Krigcr. R. Smoes. I). Lampe. T. Johnson, II. Maycroft. Second Row — H. VanDcWeg. T. Rasmussen. T. Davis. L. Cook, J. Holman. M. Dejong. M. Gclian, I . Hastings. 1). Bronkcma, 1). Hcrrinton. Mr. Timmcrnian. Third Row- B. Crouse, R. Kriger. J. Krigcr, J. Vcrsluis, O. Smith. R. Pawloski. R. Ulrich, G. Andersen. 117 Annual Staff First Row — N. Halpin, R. Groencveld. O. Powers. T. Finkler. C. Nelson. M. Scon. Second Row - Mr. La Duke. Advisor; R. Vail Haver. R. Quick. I). Herrinton. F. Dyke — Absent when picture was taken. Outs was an unusual stair, producing an exceptional yearbook under rare circumstances. This being the fiftieth anniversary of the first yearbook it called for special effort on the part of all of us. 1 In previous years duties were assigned according to our wishes and talents. This year we all had lew choices of work and an abundance of talent, so we pooled it by all working on whatever there was to do whenever it needed to be done. As time went on it was noticeable that most of us distinguished ourselves in certain fields of endeavor. Neil Halpin featured himself in art work; Madlyn Scott typed like mad much of the time. Hob Groencveld. solicited much of our advertising and generally offered stimulating company. Raynell Van Haver proved to be the hardest person to find for Saturday tours to pick up advertising, but in subscription work she was a “whiz ”. Theresa Finkler pounded the portable, headache or fair weather, setting up advertising copy. What Richard Quick lacked in work he supplied in willingness. Florence Dyke and Oletha Powers captioned most of the group pictures and solicited advertising along with their visiting. Duiing the subscription drive we became short-handed; Marjorie Austin, a senior but not a stall member, was so kind as to help us out. At times we were all positive we would never get this book produced, but we have done so with the aid ol Mr. La Due, who directed the “headache” department. 118 Sentinel Staff Seated — C. VanderVeen. B. Nuland. J. Garzelloni. I . De Wilt. Standing — C. Cribley, J. Anderson. Mrs. Van Doom. Advisor; J. Knlesman. K. Kellv. M. Smith. Mr. De Cities. Advisor. The “Sentinel has been published by the advanced typing classes every two weeks. This project required typing stencils, duplicating the copies on the mimeograph machine, and stapling the copies. There has been no definite staff, as different people have worked on each issue. The editorial has been written by a class member, but each class and club has had a reported who has been responsible for the reports of their activities. A student in the art class has drawn and cut the stencil for the cover of each issue. Some cartoons have also been made by them. The first hour mechanical drawing class has sold each issue of the “Sentinel” in the various home- rooms. Members of this class also have done necessary bookkeeping. Approximately 250 copies at 5 cents each were sold each time. During the year the “Sentinel” exchanged papers with Comstock Park, Sparta, Zeeland, Hart, White- hall, Fremont, Otsego, Grant, Newaygo, and North Muskegon. The local board members received a copy of each issue. We think this exchange has helped to create a friendly feeling in sports, clubs, and classes and has thus included the entire student body. Mrs. VanDoorn and Mr. DeGeus are advisors for the Sentinel. 119 Girls’Glee Club T First Row 1). Schippcr. H. Crum. . Christian. L, Luben. S. Harmscn. M. Pool. I.. Six. D. I m lor. J. Cook. B. r in lor. S. Edge. V. Holman. J. iminer. S. Gendson. Second Row — I� . Jager, 1.. McClure, J. Dyke. J. Wilson. M. Sycwcrda. J. Dracht. K. Vandcr Mamie. K. Clavton. L. Walt. C. Ludcma. K. Simpson. E. Spencer, S. Veldman. C. Vandcr Veen, M. MrXitt. M. Bennett. B. Thompson. B. Walsh. C. Blakelv. B. Davis. Third Row — S. Bisiodeau. M. Eynewevcr, V. Ssott. Y. Jubb, I). Schmidt.' G. Wycr. K. Horton, I Lambregtse, I. Harper. M. Burch. M. Hanchett. I. Schoenborn, B. Sorenson. K. Baldus. B. Ancy. Fourth Row — M. Parks. 1). Wagner. K. Fish. B. Carlson, C. Fliearman. K. Hurley, M. M assey. K. Bistodeau. J. Modderman. Mr. Boeskool. R. Kang. I.. Rycenga. H. Murray. C. Lowing. M. Murray, M. Brown, J. Bar. P. Sessions, K. Schippcr. ). Lund berg. Boys’ Glee Club First Row — R. Crib Icy. D. Young. T. Ryan. D. Nelson. R. Mummerl. W. Holman. Second Row— Mr. Boeskool. T. Cooper, j. Marshall. D. Jablonski. M. Modderman, 1). Fuller, G. Wicrsma. R. Shimmel, W. Smith. A. Hook. M. Hock- Pianist, J. Wameke. Third Row — A. Eaton. R. Fredricks, J. Fuller, T. LcMicux, R. Fuller, I). Engle, R. Crouse, P. Shook. 120 Mixed Chorus First Row —A. okas, J. Gortcr. M. Schocnborn. C. Timmerman. B. Gunncman, M. uidema, Nf. Schmidt. M. Wollcma, L. Bar brick. X. Morris, C. Carlson. C. Julien, J. Porter. Second Row— K. Bellville. (� . Bronkema. X. Vanderjagt, R. Scott. 1). Walt. M. Sietsma. C. Reister, J. Bonwkamp. J. Dyke. A. Vissor. P. Van Kcmpen. L. Klien. J. I Jeffers. S. Bramer, E. Dreyer. J. Southland. M. Cooper, M. Groleau. Third Row — S. Wolhrink, B. Bos. J. Anderson. S. Stark. J. Rcbintish. J. Thiss, V. Lieffcrs. J. Bakes. R. VanHaver, J. DeWitt, J. Wassenaar, O. Powers, C. Van Ree, X. Young. Mr. Boeskool. Fourth Row — S. Nelson. S. Running. A. Clapp. J. Rollenhagen. M. Weaver. . Miszewski, P. I'mlor. J. VanDoorn. I.. Sellout. F. Mccrman. J. Crydernian, C. Van Wcelde, P. Schmidt. D. Marshall, L. Wolf. P. Kennedy. L. Plews. The vocal music department has had a year of major expansion. In the space of one year we grew from sisty seven mem- bers to approximately one hundred and seventy-five. Instead of one large chorus rehearsing in separate sections, we have three performing groups — a boys glee club, a girls' glee club, and a mixed chorus. Also, we have three ensambles formed out of these groups — the girls’ double sextet, the boys' tentet. and a barbershop quartet. Combining all three groups for the first activity, a marching chorus was formed to sing for a home football game. We then p resented our Thanksgiving as- sembly for the high school and began on ouur Christmas concert. An invocation also this wear was the presentation of Handel's wonderful oratario. THE MESSIAH. This was given by the mixed chorus in conjunction with a community chorus and was an unqualified success. Our next big undertaking was participating in our district vocal festival. I'his year we had nine entries — the chorus, boys' tentet, girls’ double sextet, and six soloists. Three of our soloists — Jerry Bonwkamp. Leo Klein, and Carol Flicarman — received a first division rating, as did the tentet. The chorus; sextet: and Marsha Cooper, Clark Reister. and Rodney Shim- mel received second division ratings. Our 1 joys’ quartet made several appearances, most notably the one on television on the Talent Quest program. We concluded our activities for the year with our production of Sigmund Romberg’s famous operetta, I HE SIIDENI PRINCE, on April 19. 1956. and our spring concert given in the school gymnasium on May llth. Our year was an industrious year of building our department. We feel. too. that is was a success, not only from a standpoint of building but from a standpoint of performances given well and given professionally. We hope to continue building until Coopersville ranks high on the list of top vocal organizations. 121 Senior Band First Row — I.. Courson. R. Quick. J. Handlogton, I). Inman. I). Jablonski, (). Smith, J. Davison. C. Roister. R. Syswerda. 1). Engle. R. Sprik. I . LeMieux, C. Lown. Second tow — J. Syswerda. I). Herrington. R. Ter A vest. T. Davis. DePendcr, R. Shimmcl, R. Gtinncman. 1). Hopwood, O. Johnston. L. Lothschutz, C. Blakely, II. Murray. Third Row — A. Eaton. R. Brown. C. VanderVccn, . Mccrman. I.. Murray, T. Moddcrman. B. ney. S. Hanson. L. Sellout. I . Chapman, L. Fritz, Y. Jubb. M. Hanchett. Fourth Row — T. Finklcr- Majorette, M. Murray. M. Brown, M. Croteau, B. Lowing. A. Kinkier. V. Haan. C. Pfahlcr—Drum Major. C. Lowing. J. Baldus. M. Massey. B. Sytsma. J. Ruster. C. Snyder, R. Ulrich—Majorette, Mr. Utley, Director. 122 Junior Band f irst Row — R. Peterson, 1). Lowing. R. VanWyke, W. Bos. E. Sichterman. J. Reynolds, N. While. B. Rollcnhagen. Second Row — C. Demarest. J. Vank. R. Fuller. R. Linds lev. I. Wright. L. YanAelsi. 1). Kraai. L. Lowing. 1). Housing. Mr. Utley. Third Row— J. Lcmke. E. Koning. M. Hecksel. W. Chapman. R. Sehesiag, C. Meerman. M Horton. E. Albrecht, B. Sprague. 123 F. F. A. First Row — C� . Scharphom. Vandermate, T. Antonides. F. Longncckcr. Second Row— K. Kriger. A. Eaton. J. Kriger, E. LaMadline. (.. Andersen. (Sec.) E. Smith, (Vice Pres.). R. Brittian. (Reporter). S. Hecksei. (Pres.). R. Handlogton, ( Frese). J. Versluis, (Sen- tinel). F. Hein. V. Hecksei. (.. Cribley. Third Row — F. Russell. V. Gross. H. Slaughter, A. Roster. S. Etiben, (.. Handlogton. J. Fisher. E. Buist. I. Holmes, E. Hancnburg. (� . Holman. R. I.ampe. J. Henning, 1). Helii. I Johnson. H. Maycroft. 1). Kulicamp. P. Van Kempen, 1). Kraai, B. Flanders. A. Vissers. Mr. Harris. Advisor. Fourth Row — J. Bouwkamp. R. Kriger, . Eaton, I.. Sprague. I). De.Mull. ( Allen. R. Dodge. 1). Mum ford V. Schoenbom, R. Courtade. R. Fredricks, P. lager. R. I'lrich. R. Knauf. K Kriger. T. Jackuchunas. A. Modderman. R. Cammen a. Fifth Row — D. Hein. 1). Perrin. I . Olsen, E. Kolbcrg, W. Hecksei, J. Warlike. J. l)a ison, I). Engle. L. Myron, k. Prince, E. Goree. L. McAuley, M. Ernest, R. Marek, R. Maka, B. Holman, C. Schilling. R. Cribley. The 1955-56 school year was full of exciting events for our F.F.A. Chapter. We finished the school year with a chicken banquet on April 27th. It was well attended, and all who came were exceedingly full of chicken when they leit. On June 18th eleven of our Ag boys, accompanied by Mr. Harris and two other adults leaders, left on an achievement trip to the Upper Peninsula and Canada. During the summer we harvested 1,850 bales of hay. We also had a food stand at the Berlin Fair. Between times we played softball. During the school year our Junior boys built two brooder coops. We Bar-B-Qued chicken for the Rotary Club and also for the faculty and their guests. We played basketball, sponsored a donkey ball game, and sent delegates to district F.F.A. meeting, at which time Dick Lampe was elected District Vice-President. We also sent delegates to State Convention and Leadership Training School. We awarded two schol- arships to graduating seniors. We started a calf chain and planted 15 acres of wheat. Officers are: Sherman Hecksei, President; Eddie urer; Rex Brittian, Reporter; Jim Verluis, Sentinel. Smith, Vice-President: Ronald Mr. Harris is our advisor. Handlogton, Treas- 121 4-H Clubs First Row — M. Diimulin. J. Johnson. 1). Kline. J. Stevens, B. Sorenson. M. Van Dyke, B. Heck scl, J. Klein, J. Van Kampen. Second Row- Mrs. Van Doom, Advisor. V. Perrin. E. McAuley, J. VerWoert. M. Nuland, J. Nu- land, J. Dracht, M. Kerr. S. Bramer, W. Buist. M. Vfumford, B. Nuland. C. Blakely. S. Koning. Mrs. VanderHyde, Advisor. The girls enroll in 4-H Clubs that they may learn to do by doing. Since their interests vary, the club is divided into three groups — knitting, clothing, and junior leadership. Many of the girls enter 4-H that they may continue work started in their local communities. The •1-11 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. Then theY model the completed costumes at the County 4-H Style Revue and compete for valuable awards. Some of the girls are acting as junior leaders ol groups organized in the grade school. Tim work can lead to a scholarship at Michigan State University. Last year Mary Hudson, a 1955 senior, earned the county 1-11 scholarship. Mrs. Vanderhyde and Mrs. VanDoorn are the sponsors of this club. 125 Art Department Future Teachers Club First Row — C. Flicarman, Vice President; E. Schesiag, C. Lowing, B. Schilling. N. Young. I . Kinkier. President. Stcond Row — Mr. Speet, Advisor; C. Cribley, A. Dykstra. K. Rebentisch, M. Hoek, Sec.; N. Meerman, J. Koppenol. Treas; Mr. Bakker, Advisor. 126 Junior Rotary First Row —l.. I.othschui . Mr. Conran. R. I Irich. Second Row — 1). Hcrrinton, T. Van Dyk, (.. Holman, 1). Muyskens, I). Jablonski. I). Bronkema — Absent. Bible Club First Row — J. Southland. k. Hurley, A. Visscr. (� . Buell, L. Walt, |. Anderson. M. Syswerda. M. Spinner. K. Bell vi Ile. Second Row — N. Young, 1). Walt. M. Sietsema, 1 McClure. S. Bramer, K. Piccard. J. Dracht. J. Modderman. (.. Handlagten. C. Reister. N. Halpin. C. I.udema. M. Hoek. S. Nelson. | Ruster. Third Row — R. I'lrich. M. Cooper. N. Vanderjagt. J. Koppenol. A. Dykstra. W. Buist, L. Hieftjc, N. Mecrman, S. Koning, S. Wolhrink, N. I.eemen, C. Lowing. Fourth Row — R. Doane. S. Miller. A. Clapp, S. Harm son, J. Lund berg, B. Overmever, V. Scott, F. Lambretgsc, B. Bos, B. Hecksel, 1). Colegrove. First Row — S. LeMieux, J. Wagner. R. I'lrich. Tres: S. Miller. Sec: Miss Hannum. Adv. R. Van Haver, Pres: C. Pfthler, Vice Pres; P. Kennedy, L. Wolf. Second Row — J. Southland, S. S trat, J. Koppenol, A. Dykstra, J. I hiss, J. Dracht. M. Svswerda, O. Powers, L. Heiftje, P. Schmidt. Third Row — ]. Bar. S. Wisniewski, J. Gorder, J. Van Dorn. J. Lundherg. (!•'. Dyke was absent when the picture was taken. 123 Science Club First Row — C. Vander Vccn. L. Hicfijc. H. Murray. VI. Murray. M. Brown. Stroud Row—. L. Murray. J. Sherff, I). Jablonski. R Sinoes, Miss Nixon. M. Moddcrman. I). Weaver, R. Quick, J. Correll, J. Lieffers. Hall Monitor’s Club First Row . E. Schestag, S. Nelson, M. Burns. I). Reed. H. Murray. M. Syswerda, Sec; R. Rcb entisch. Pres.; T. Hastings, Vice Pres.; C. Nelson. P. Kennedy. M. Rainer. J. odas. J. Bald us. Stroud Row — K. Skippers, M. Cook, A. Kinkier, k. Hurley. M Scott. K. Doane, P. Chapman. C. Buell, J. Wassenaar, J. Koppenol, B. Nuland. |. ScherfffF, J. Hillman, N. I.emmen, Miss Hannum. Advisor. Third Row — A. Holmes. J. Bakes. A. Eaton, k Frit . M. Moddcrman. J. Bresnahan. T. Van Dyk. M. Gehan. T. Holmes. V. Schoenborn. J. Rebentisch, R. Moddcrman. J. Julien. (F. Dyke was absent when taken.) 129 Student Librarians First Row M. Scott, C. Lowing, T. Kinkier, Sec 1 reas; B. Carlson. Second Row — J. Peck. A. Dykstra, Reporter; J. Bakes, L. Walt. I). Jablonski, President; Mrs. Robinson, I). Quick, (). Powers, M. Bennett, L. Loth sc hut , J. Julian. (F. Dyke was absent when picture was taken.) Projectionist First Row — E. l imor, V. Xanninga, R. Fredricks, 1). Sullivan, F. Meyer, A. Eaton. T. Modder- man. Second Row I . Jakuchunas, R. Schat, R. Smoes. M. Burch, L. Lilli bridge, K. Simpson. P. I mlor. J. Correll, A. Moddennan, 1). Vander Veen. 1). Nelson, Mr. Speet. 130 Pep Club Scaled - I,. Wall, Vice President; O. Powers, President; K. Van Haver, Secretary. Standing — Miss Larson, Advisor. First Row — E. Schcstjg, T. Kinkier. L. Schout, S. Hanson. K. Anderson. IK Aney. J. Bar. C. Chiblcy, J. Lumburg. I). Reed, B. Gunnaman, M. Cook, M. Scott. K. Hurley. V. Holman. Second Row- M. Riemer. M. Poel. B. Nuland. P. Wclton. J. Peck. M. Van Dyke. L. Hieftjc, s Miller. 1). Schmidt. P. Kennedy. K. Baldus. B. Schilling. B. Overmeyer. J. VanDorn. C. Van Wcclde. J. Gorder. I . Six. j. Wolf. C. Murray, B. Sytsma, N. Mullen. J. Porter, B. Carlson, Miss I.arson. Advisor. Third Row—]. Zimmer, R. Rebcntisch. J. Wassenaar. J. Ver Woert. J. Bakes, C. Pfahler. V. Haan. J. Koppcnol. K. Doane. (.. Buell. C. VanderVeen. V. Scott. B. Konyndykc, B. Davis. S. Koning. S. Nelson. M uideina. V Bronkema, J. Wagner, N. Young. R. Westover. Fourth Row-A. Dvkstra. F.. Spencer. |. Dracht, M. Kerr. M. Sictsma. S. Brammer. S. Veldman. K. Frit . J. Rebcntisch. J. 1 hiss. j. Mod derma n. R King. A Holmes. M. Austin, M. Sysi- werda. |. Anderson. S. Wolbrink. M. Fyneweaver. P. Sessions, Y. Jubb. 1). Downs. J. Baldus. L. Plews. (F. Dyke was absent when picture was taken.) The Pep Club has been very active this year. We have the honor of being the largest school club, with a membership of more than ninety students. We have sponsored many school projects during the past year. This result has been accom- plished successfully by working on a large scale with many volunteers from the group. Among these projects was a Pep Rally held in back of school the night before Homecoming. Followed by this project were the Homecoming festivities. 1 he Pep Club was in charge of all the general arrangements, in addition to the field and gym ceremonies. Throughout the basketball season, we placed Welcome” signs in the hall for our opponents, decorated goal posts before each football game, and sponsored Dads Night for the football boys. We also sponsored a Parents’ Night for the basketball girls, followed by Moms’ Night for the lxiys’ varsity team. 132 Second Team Cheerleaders First Row — M. Fyncwcver. I). Schmidt. J. Baldus. J. immcr. Second Rou• B. C.unncman, M uidema. First Team Cheerleaders First Row — B. Ancy. S. Nordwall, Miss I.arson. Advisor. Second Row - M. Scott. C. Pfahler, J. Bakes. J. YcrWocrt. N. Bronkcma. 133 131 Homecoming The Annual Homecoming of Coopersville High School was held on the evening of October 28, 1955. The weather was warm for that time of the year; in fact, it was so warm that much of the second half of the football game be- tween the C’ville Broncos and the Comstock Park Panthers was played in a fine rain. The Broncos were warm too. They continued their drive for Ken-New- League title by winning (19 13). Each class made a float to enter in the parade. The Juniors’ lloat was judged the best entry. The Sophomores' float was given second place by the judges. '1 hi Queen’s float was very beautiful. It was made by the Student Council, but did not enter the judging contest. The high school band led the colorful parade of floats and students down Main Street and back to the football field. The “Queen,” Barbara Carlson, and “King,” Robert IJulrich, were chosen by popular vote of the student body. The Queen’s court consisted of: Janet Anderson, Theresa Kinkier, Madlyn Scott, Sharon Nordwall, Virginia Bronkcma, and Connie Pfahler. Their escorts were: Jim Versluis, Tom Davis, Gary Ander- sen, Norm Lemieux, Tom Rasmussen, and Dale Bronkcma. The Queen, Barbara Carlson, was crowned during the first half ceremonies by last year’s Queen. Peggy Hastings. Robert Ulrich was crowned King by Queen Barbara at the dance in the gym following the game. The dance, sponsored by the alumni, featured Frank Lock- age’s Orchestra. Oletha Powers, President of the Pep Club, was the general chairman of the homecoming. 135 Dramatics Club First Rou' — I . Davis, k. Hurley, S. Hanson, M. Cook, M. Murray. M. Brown, M. Groleau. Second Row — Mr. Boeskool, Advisor; R. I Irich. B. Schilling. C. VanderVcen, L. Frit , J. Brit tian, C. VanderVccn, P. Sh K)k, V. Juhb, S. Nordwall, Mr. Busman, Advisor. Third Row — . Hann. (). Powers, J. Stevens. I.. Walt, I). Herrin ton. I. LeMicux, C. Greager, k. Frit , k. White. M. Kerr. L. Hieftje. Fourth Row — S. Rit , M. Vollcma, J. Wilson. S. Veld man. J. koppenal, R. Quick, R. Modder man, J. Reis, L. Murray, T. Finkh r. 136 137 GEISEL BROTHERS COMPANY ‘‘That is the place where people go to get things and bargains which are not easily found. When our advertising intrigues the people to come from Grand Rapids, Holland, Grand Haven, and points of the compass there is a reason. We are the well known General Store of this area and in addition to the wide variety of products offered, we render services which receive a warm welcome. This is invaluable to the communities sur- rounding us. When we stop the trade from out-lying points on their way to Grand Rapids, we are again bringing it to Coopersville and Marne. SEE US FOR HARDWARE, APPLIANCES, TOOLS, AND FARM SUPPLIES GEISEL BROS. COMPANY “The Bargain Spot” CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS THROOP FUNERAL HOME Coopersville, Michigan Compliments of WENGER’S 5c to $5 STORE Coopersville Michigan Compliments of Compliments of DURHAM HARDWARE CO. SQUARE DEAL HARDWARE Coopersville Michigan Phone 157 Ed Schwegler Coopersville Michigan m. McKinnon Compliments of SHOE SHOP Endicott-Johnson Shoes SNELLER’S JEWELRY SHOE REPAIRING PHONE 18 Coopersville, Michigan Coopersville Michigan 139 Compliments of GARTHWAITE TROPHY ROOM Coopersville Michigan Compliments of BARKEL’S HOME MADE CANDIES AND ICE CREAM (‘Coopersville’s First Candy Shop” Compliments of Compliments Seniors DRACHT’S JEWELRY PLAYLAND CAFE Authorized Dealer of Lunches and Tasty Sandwiches Elgin Watches and Home Made Chili - Soup Treasureland Diamonds 228 Main Street Coopersville Michigan Mr. and Mrs. James Stathis Coopersville Phone 105 Michigan KUTSCHE’S HARDWARE 328 Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich. SINCE 1862 DELTA PORTER CABLE STANLEY CUMMIN TOOLS HARDWARE Compliments of Your Congratulations to the Class of ’56 COOPERSVILLE A P FOOD STORE GOODVIEW FARM Elmo and Alyce Heft We welcome the class of ’56 to the challenges, privileges, and responsibilities of adult life! STANDALE VARIETY STORE (Standale’s 5-10 - $1.00) 2 Doors West of Lincoln Dairy Bar OPEN EVERY NIGHT 'TILL 9 P. M. PHONE GL 9-6732 Rustcraft Greeting Cards - Birthday Gifts and Supplies - Stationary School Supplies - Year Around Toy Department Notions - Yarns - Glassware - Lamp Shades Baby Department and Gifts - Etc. Ill ACCESSORIES GAS and Oil CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 MEL’S SERVICE STATION CITIES SERVICE MEL TER AVEST HARRY RUSH Phone 9110 On U. S. 16 COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN Brighter Cleaning for a Brighter Class” ROBBINS MODERN DRY CLEANING COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN Compliments of LEMMEN CHEVROLET COMPANY “Only Chevrolet Is First” Main Street Phone 144R Coopersville, Michigan 142 Compliments of RYAN HELSEL SUPER MARKET Marne, Michigan Phone 3641 Compliments of JERRY’S GARAGE 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE Phone 6MA-9525 Marne Michigan DAVIS BROS. GUN SHOP General Gunsmithing Gun Sights Scopes Ammunition Three miles west of Beltline on WEST LEONARD ROAD AT TALLMADGE Phone Marne 3602 LUMSDEN SALES - SERVICE Compliments of ZYLSTRA’S GROCERY AAA Wrecker Service GENERAL MERCHANDISE 1 Mile East of Marne on US-16 Phone 6MA 9526 Phone Coopersville 547M Eastmanville Michigan GREENVALE FARM Gerrit J. Buth Sons PHONE MARNE - 5705 EASTMANVILLE 113 ANDRESEN’S PHARMACY “The Rexall Store” Bell and Howell Agency Photographic Supplies COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN Compliments of COOPERSVILLE DECORATING WOODY FRAIZER PAINT AND WALLPAPER 144 TIRES ACCESSORIES DOWNTOWN GULF SERVICE RAY DE MEESTER GULF PRODUCTS Phone 198 Coopersville, Michigan Compliments of YOUR LOCAL A P STORE COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN COOPERSVILLE MEAT MARKET Fresh, Smoked, Salt Meats and Poultry Harley Handlogten Phone 65 145 THE COOPERSVILLE REFORMED CHURCH REV. PETER J. MUYSKENS, Pastor Phone 85 To all the Seniors we extend our congratulations and best wishes! To the School we express our gratitude for what you are doing for our young people and your cooperation in developing their lives! To One and All we extend a most cordial welcome to share with us in the blessings of the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! SUNDAY SERVICES Morning worship..................9:30 a.m. Sunday School..................11:00 a. m. Evening worship .................7:30 p.m. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SERVICE EVERY WED. AT 7:15 P. M. I 16 LEE S SHELL SERVICE Conklin Michigan Compliments of SETH REISTER Conklin Michigan Rent a Typewriter From DUNN’S OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. PHONE GL 9-4409 PHONE GL 4-4284 48 Years in Business — Service With the Sale 1 29 Ottawa Avenue, N. W. Grand Rapids, Michigan Compliments of LIONS CLUB Coopersville, Michigan KNAPP’S MUSIC HOUSE 253 Monroe, N. W., Grand Rapids Serving Students In West Michigan Schools for Over 40 Years Grand Rapids Michigan 147 Compliments of DYKSTRA’S ELEVATOR FEEDS - SEEDS - FERTILIZER CUSTOM GRINDING AND MILLING Conklin Michigan OLIVER NEW HOLLAND Finest in First in Farm Machinery Grassland Farming DENHOF SALES AND SERVICE AUTHORIZED DEALER Phone 75 Conklin, Michigan JOHN DEERE Qaulity Farm Equipment C. H . LEY Farm Equipment and Hardware Phone 3 Conklin, Michigan ROBERT J. NAUTA Valentine Schaefer Herbert Schaefer CONKLIN LUMBER CO. Builder Building, Plumbing and Heating Supplies Phone 17 R11 BUILDERS COAL Conklin Michigan Telephone No. 12 Conklin, Michigan MR Best Wishes to the Class of ’56 P. B. GAST SONS COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN “EVERYTHING FOR CLEANING’’ 149 J. E. MACK, INC. METAL STAMPING AND FINISHING Marvin Smith Bernice Smith IG A SUPER MARKET Conklin and Marne, Michigan Conklin Michigan HOME-COOKED FOODS EDITH’S SODA BAR and GRILL RAY WEST “YOUR OIL FURNACE SERVICE MAN Main Street Conklin, Michigan Phone 9102 Phone 451M Coopersville, Michigan BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH CONKLIN SUNDAY MASSES 8 - 10 A. M. Rev. Joseph S. Godzisz, Pastor 150 “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? I. l Compliments of THE SONNEVELDT COMPANY 312 Ellsworth Avenue, S. W. GRAND RAPIDS 3, MICHIGAN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT FOODS 152 BAKER’S SUPPLIES PAPER MERCHANTS DONALD NUTT Dealer in QUALITY DAIRY COWS PHONE 37 RAVENNA, 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 153 Compliments of RAVENNA CO-OPERATIVE CO. COMPLETE ELEVATOR SERVICE Feed - Flour - Fencing - Fertilizer Coal - Seeds - Medical Supplies Phone 3 Compliments of RAVENNA LUMBER COMPANY Ravenna, Michigan Marne Compliments of JOSEPH N. SMITH Livestock Dealer Michigan 154 We Have a Special Interest in the Class of 1956, and So We Wish You the Best of Luck In Your Future Years. SAMARY FOOD PRODUCTS “Sam” “Mary Rolen and Connie 155 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUSES Serving Schools Since 7 928 ★ HOEKSTRA TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY Grand Rapids, Michigan “More Children Ride Superior Than Any Other Kind’ 156 Compliments of JOHN SEXTON AND COMPANY The National Chain Wholesale Grocers P. O. Box JS Chicago 90 Illinois 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 P. O. Box 688 Jackson, Michigan 157 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 l.i8 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 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '55 BRAAKES BAKERIES Home of “Town Talk’’ Cookies Spring Lake Grand Haven DR. L. MILLS Compliments of D. D. S. MULDER MOTOR SALES Main Street Coopersville Coopersville Michigan Compliments of COOPERSVILLE CO-OPERATIVE ELEVATOR COMPANY COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN ARABACRES VETERINARY HOSPITAL Registered Arabian Horses DR. WILLIAM BALL MARNE MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '56 Phone OR7-5474 After Hours OR7-5556 GRAND VALLEY GRAVEL COMPANY WASHED SAND - GRAVEL - STONE - BANK CEMENT GRAVEL CRUSHED AND BANK ROAD GRAVEL KEN FENSKE, Owner MARTIN DE JONG, Hauler CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1956 COOPERSVILLE ROTARY CLUB Best Wishes to the Students and Faculty JAKOLAT BROS. MOBILGAS MOBIL PRODUCTS MOBILOIL U. S. 16 and Kinney Road Walker Station Grand Rapids, Michigan Phone R12-3144 Front End Alignment Wheel Balance Tune Up Electrical Service Brake Work Tubeless Tire Repair Lubrication and Washing Tires, Batteries, Accessories 7:00 a. m. to 9:30 p. m. S H Green Stamps 161 Compliments of DR. EARLE J. REYNOLDS OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Lake Michigan Drive, N. W. at Standale GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN R. M. OSSEWAARDE PRATT John Deere Farm Equipment Johnson Outboard Motors McCulloch Chain Saws RCA Appliances TELEPHONES: Coopersville — 546-R Allendale — 62F22 Marne — 5554 Compliments of THE FORD POULTRY FARM 162 EASTMANVILLE MICHIGAN Congratulations to the Class of ’56 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. 163 REV. THOMAS BRERETON, Pastor Compliments of ELKINS BROS. BODY SHOP EXPERT BODY WORK - CUSTOM PAINTING Phone 84R Coopersville LEACH ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SPORTS SHOP G. M. STONE, Proprietor Coopersville Michigan Compliments of B. C. HEKHUIS H. D. SHERIDAN and FAMILY VETERINARIANS Coopersville Michigan Compliments of KAMMERAAD FUNERAL HOME “PROMPT, COURTEOUS, AND REASONABLE SERVICE” OXYGEN EQUIPPED Phone 73 208 Franklin St. GRAND HAVEN Compliments of JOHN F. MEERMAN Insurance Phones: Office 7 Residence 225 COOPERSVILLE, MICHIGAN COOPERSVILLE LUMBER COMPANY Lumber and Builders’ Supplies PHONE 111 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS KASTELIN BAKERY QUALITY BAKED GOODS Phone 35 Coopersville, Michigan 165 C. R. KENT Farms - Homes - Realtor Appraisals - Real Estate Coopersville, Michigan Phone 332 or 546M Grand Rapids 6MA 5516 BARRETT APPLIANCE SERVICE Radio - Television Refrigeration Phone 53 Coopersville Michigan 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 H. A. MUZZALL D. D. S. Coopersville, Michigan Congratulations to the Class of 1956 Dr. and Mrs. John A. Lown Mrs. Wilbur Cushway 166 Manufacturers of Registers, Grilles, Defusers, and Leigh Building Products A DYNAMIC GROWING COMPANY IN A PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY PHONE 360 COOPERSVILLE Congratulations from AIR CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC. HUGHES ENGRAVING CO. Photo- £, +Uf,'icuii iCf,'L a+utk O det Plated- 21-31 OTTAWA AVE., N. W.( PHONE GL 9-6253 Producers of quality printing plates for letterpress and offset printing. Serving colleges, publishers, advertisers, printers, and manufacturers throughout Western Michigan. Compliments of DENNISON CONSUMERS D. W. COPE PLASTICS COOPERATIVE, INC. Groceries - Meats - Ice Cream St. Louis 21, Missouri Dry Goods - Gas - Oil “Plastics suppliers to the schools” PHONE 435J Compliments of ALLENDALE FUNERAL HOME Allendale, Ambulance Service EDWARD LANGELAND, Director Michigan Compliments of Congratulations to the Seniors GORDONS DR. L. D. MANGUS FOOD LOCKER Optometrist Phone 69 4161 Lake Michigan Drive. N. W. 308 Main Street Coopersville, Michigan Grand Rapids Michigan Compliments of VANDER PLOEG and MEERMAN GARAGE HART’S PRODUCE Plymouth and DeSoto Sales and Service FRUITS - VEGETABLES REPAIR - TIRES - TUBES - GAS Coopersville, Michigan Phone 67 Complete Auto Repairing - Wrecker Service Phone 45 Coopersville, Michigan BETTY’S BEAUTY SHOP ERMA’S CAFE 225 Main Street HOME COOKING 'BEAUTY IS OUR GOAL Specializing in Permanent Waving HOME-MADE PIES Phone 82 Coopersville, Mich. Coopersville, Michigan Compliments of GAMBLE’S STORE “Home-Owned and Operated” 169 E. P. LILLIE Men's and Boy’s Wear Dry Goods Footwear Ladies' Ready-to-wear Member Notions Michigan Shoe Domestics and Bedding Retail Assn. Gifts Michigan Retail Infant Wear Dry Goods Assn. Toys Michigan Apparel Club LILLIE’S DEPARTMENT STORE “For Over 75 Years’’ COOPERSVILLE, MICHIGAN “HOW TO GET ALONG WITH PEOPLE” l. Keep skid chains on your tongue. 2. Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully — no matter what it costs. 3. 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Wood Products for Home and Garden Coopersville Michigan Compliments of H. VANDE KIEFT REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Coopersville Michigan Compliments of Compliments of R. REYNOLDS RUSSELL LILLIE COAL COMPANY PLUMBING Otto Whitman Complete Line of Fixtures Coopersville Michigan Phone 175 Coopersville Compliments of DR. H. H. SCHWARTZ Chiropractor Coopersville Michigan Congratulations to the Class of ’56 S. G. LAMMERS, INC. Coopersville Michigan “Photography at Its Best SCHOOLS WEDDINGS BABIES H. A. POWELL STUDIOS Largest in the Midwest TOLEDO DAYTON DETROIT McCARRICK Phone 760F11 INSURANCE AGENCY 4161 Lake Michigan Dr., Standale The Citizens Man LINCOLN LAWNS MOTEL Special Policies for Careful Drivers, Non-Drinkers 3743 Lake Michigan Dr., N. W. (West M-50) All forms of insurance Phone GL 6-5202 Grand Rapids, Michigan STANDALE STANDARD SERVICE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 From The Home of Distinctive Men’s Wear TIRES - BATTERIES - ACCESSORIES Open daily 'till 9 P. M. 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HEKHUIS.......Trustee WESSEL SHEARS Trustee ROBBIN S BODY SHOP WRECKS REBUILT Body and Fender Repairing Coopersville, Michigan KIDDIE KORNER Complete line of Infant’s Children's SHOES - CLOTHING - TOYS Boy’s to zie 8 — Girl's to size 14 Phone GL 1-1802 ‘‘Open till 9 every nite 4291 Lake Michigan Dr. Standale CHARLES GRASMAN PHONE 209 Agent and Distributor of STANDARD GASOLINE - MOTOR OIL and GREASES - FUEL OIL SPECIAL FARM PRODUCTS Paul Metten — 532M For Your Safety, Dual Metered Service Bob Lang — 119R Coopersville Phone 99-6344 STANDALE GULF SERVICE Jerry Gritter, Prop. ROAD SERVICE 4088 Lake Michigan Drive. Standale, Mich. STANDALE SALES AND SERVICE SHELL GASOLINE 4291 Lake Michigan Drive Standale Compliments of JOHN MODDERMAN PHONE 49 Gasoline and Fuel Oil Tank Wagon Service COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN 178 Compliments of Coopersville Michigan Autographs 180 J B SHOPPING CENTER We Give G G Red Stamps LAMONT MICHIGAN VISIT OUR NEW GIFT DEPARTMENT EASON’S DEPARTMENT STORE Ladies’ and Men’s Wear Shoes, Infants' Wear Ravenna, Michigan Phone 66R3 Compliments of BARTHOLOMEW HARDWARE and APPLIANCES PHONE 58 Ravenna Michigan GILBERT WELDING SERVICE Minneapolis - Moline SALES AND SERVICE Phone 127 FIT Ravenna HAZEKAMP MARKET Groceries, Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Frozen Foods Phone 103 Ravenna, Mich. Compliments of K. W. BUNCE THE CHALET In Beautiful Lamont GRAVEL Phone Casnovia 2670 Ravenna Michigan DINNERS, LUNCHEONS, PARTIES by Reservation Tel. Marne 5428 Mr. Mrs. Jacobsen 181 YOUR PRINTING IS 314 Leonard St., N. 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ROGER WHITMAN Phone 381 Coopersville, Michigan Compliments of LAWRENCE POINTER “Your Citizen’s Man’’ Phone 735F21 Nunica, Michigan ANDERSON’S “Heat ’N Eat’’ REDI FRIED FISH Phone 3002 Spring Lake, Michigan 181 BARTHOLOMEW’S GREENHOUSE Corsages - Potted Plants - Pottery Specializing in Wedding Arrangements and Funeral Designs Nunica, Michigan Phone 760 FI 1 Compliments of DICK’S BARBER SHOP Sanitary Barber Shop COURTEOUS SERVICE M-104 Nunica, Michigan RAINBOW DRIVE INN Hamburgers - Chicken French Fries Milk Shakes - Root Beer Call Orders Phone 1321 Highway 104 Spring Lake, Mich. R. S. BROWN LUMBER COMPANY Hardware, Lumber and Coal Phone 752 FI 2 Nunica, Michigan BUSMAN’S T-V SERVICE Nunica, Michigan 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 19:105 186 Compliments of COOPERSVILLE FLOUR AND FEED MILLS Yes, We Will Grind and Mix PHONE 5 Your Business — Makes Our Business 187 EVERGREEN FARM ED BRINK, PROP. VEGETABLES PLANTS FLOWERS DRESSED POULTRY Phone 269 On U. S. 16 COOPERSVILLE MICHIGAN Congratulations to the Senior Class DR. E. P. HARRIS and FAMILY Compliments of Century Recreation Center Bowling Alleys Coopersville Michigan 251 Main St. Coopersville, Michigan Compliments of THE BUS DRIVERS Louis Bouwkamp Gene Elkins Jay Fynewever Kent Hastings Albert Lindberg Ronald VanHaver William Peter J. 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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 l VO Compliments of NELSON BALDUS CROUSE SPENCE SERVICE MOBILE OILS AND GAS PHILLIPS 66” GASOLINE MOTOR OILS Nunica Michigan Phone 749 F3 Nunica MOORE’S STANDARD SERVICE ATLAS TIRES ‘ ACCESSORIES • BATTERIES Radio and Television Service Nunica Michigan TUPES SPRING WELDING SERVICE Auto Springs • Welding Supplies APEX WELDING GASES SUPPLIES, INC. Oxygen • Acetylene • Carbide 2034 Peck Street Muskegon Heights Compliments of BROWN BROTHERS’ ELEVATOR Grain and Feed NUNICA MICHIGAN 191 Congratulations to the Class of 1956 READY FOR STORM SCREEN COMBINATIONS? EASIEST TO ClIAN rv« t'rp laddert. n hoOmaj and Iw99 n9. liyhtwaieht intartt clip out from fh iniido . . . glide bock in ploc aftoi woikmj. 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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 191 THANK YOU The staff members wish to express their apprecia• tion to our advertisers for their liberal support in making this Fiftieth Anniversary production a success. io: