Creston High School - Saga Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1940 volume:

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D oris Carr Girls' athletics editor ..,..,, ,.,...................,,,.s... J une Cowdin Photo editors ....,.,,,,.... .....,,. R ay Kunstg Harlow Marlett Production manager ....,,,,ss,,,,.......,....,....Y,,,,..,,.. Paul Stellema Senior class editors ,.........,. Norma Perkinsg Frances Pearson Sports editor .,.,.,..,.. ,r,,Y,c.....,......rrc,r.,,,,,,,,. M orris Leavitt Underclass editor ,,,.,,. .....,,. J ean Markus Y' C' 'C to ' ' ' uiariv fitting that we huii 'ear- ' Vkings. ' the North. its 'It' he doury For manv reasons it is partie hook about the mvthoiogy oi the ancient sr Creston High Schooi is Grand Rapids' schooi oi architecture is northern gothic whiie The March of the V: ings is t tune tor the schooi song. Far and wide its athietes have aiways been known as Polar Bears. The annuai, caiied the Saga, represents the taies oi the Northmen. N Thus in making the Vikings our theme, iar from importing some- thing ioreign into Creston, we are mereiv giving prominence to an i existing tendency. i The divisions oi the 1940 Saga are as ioiiows: i 1. Baldef f government, society, eioquence. i The miidest and most eioquent was the iavorite god oi the vikings. Because he dedicated himseii to men's happiness he is the iogicai god o personiiv those Creston Activities that have a simiiar purposef ernment, sociai ciuhs, music and dramatics. For sureiy o contribute to our happiness at Creston. appropriateiv ' he Y dent gov d oniy t book is i1lhty t so stu N these are create 2. Odin fknowiedge. The iargest, most important section oi our named aiter Odin, the god oi knowiedge. For however m other gods may he, they ah serve him as chiidren do a iatherj' f said the vikings centuries ago, recognizing the might oi knowiedgc. Odin then becomes our symhoi tor the iearning process at Creston. 5. Thor f phvsicai strength. Thor with his mighty hammer and his great Keats oi strength and skiii was the athiete oi the viking gods. Tn the Saga, as Odin represents inteiiectuai growth. so Thor represents phvsicai growth. The athietic achievements oi our students are recorded in Thor's section. i I H I , 4 41 1 t ,1,,, r 1 urs rip: l .,. Nkhtvtq rr, , -ilk Wyllflllm .: rrr1 dirt.. if .vrwWH Nii'i',',H'-- ,.... ilultlllllylmlm D Introductory S fiction 1-6 Balder 1 gOvernm 50cia1 ent' 50c' l lei , Acriviriegbs Y elofluencehq--U 7-50 Odi - n knowledge gacmfy Jigofs n erclassm en ---31-66 Thor - hy . P giicai strength Gigi? athletics athletics 'A'---67-84 Index .. 88 4 Si TW? if 'F aff? A Gallant Norseman Opposite you see au entrance to the building in a drawing by Lorraine Rosendall which illustrates the northern Gothic architecture of Creston. Crestonites will recognize in number- less details the high fidelity of the drawing. QNote the broken top rail of the fence, etc.J The charcoal sketch of Mr. Teele, fbelowj is by the same artist. To Mr. Robert M. Teele, because of the inspi- ration he has been to us in his untiring efforts as business manager of the Saga and Echo, the Saga staff of 1940 presents this book. Taking care of the photographing and mount- ing of the underclassmen pictures, seeing that the Saga gets enough subscribers constitute only part of his duties on the Saga. Mr. Teele is also adviser of the circulation and advertising staffs of the Echo. Made by Roberta Teele for her Polar Bear father l5II In Memoriam Katherine Hart Wilbur Poisson Kathryn Hart, a seventh grader, passed away during the summer of 1939. She was an excel- lent pupil, quiet, and well-liked by both stu- dents and teachers. An eighth grader, Wilbur Poisson, died unexpectedly on February 14, 1940, in his home. He is missed a great deal by the many friends he had won. He was a member of the Camera Club. .4 A.. 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Senior Honor Society gather for discussion: Hazel Ricketts, Roena Marian Reidsma june Cowdin Norma Perkins Mlss Anna Lindberg Bcdnhn Dorothy Lanclstra, Doris Carr, Dora Vincent, jack King, sponsor Jean Kennedy Margaret Soper Ruth Weber Joseph French jean Park Virginia Bush Below Members working in the library Honor Societies Encourage Study To encourage a higher, scholastic record and encourage scholarship are the purposes of the Senior and Junior Honor Societies. Miss Anna Lindberg, adviser of the Senior Honor society, and Miss Frances Maloney, head of the Junior Honor society select members to these organizations on the basis of high scholastic grades, leadership, and good citizenship. june Cowdin was president of the senior society for this year, while Marian Reidsma was vice-president, and Norma Perkins, secretary-treasurer, Officers of the junior Honor society were Nancy Terk heurst, president, Irving Sullivan, vice-president, and Roberta Timmer, secretary-treasurer. First row: Doris Schiestag, Donna Mulder, Roberta Timmer, Josephine VanderStel, Phyllis Wertz, Gertrude Van Houte, Katherine Fingleton, Eldona Weller, Shirley Sparks. Second row: Marie Washburn, Barbara Day, Laura Holm, Mary Ellen Smith, Helen Addington, Anna Vander Iagt, Mary De Hamer, Betty Chinnow, Nancy Terkheurst, Kathryn Hargreaves. Third row: Lucille Brown, Patricia Blackburn, Frank Andrews, Robert Stellema, Irving Sullivan, Bendert Mellema, Don Strope, Miss Frances Maloney, sponsor. Avfwi ii dgix I aw, 114,12 :'of,a1f al' r. V .. n f 31 So g J F sh TI' fin: ,X , ' . jnqgx, ' ., 1 3? 41,2 Klum X . ? 5 425'-Q W?f5'ff!v,j'gN em in 'S k 0 'V 4kgMfMh?,.4fSQw.e 5 - it , x ,A U mvggfvi-Q., ww .h.,75f5g'Q,2f - f-s:fgff-L' fwfr 155' A Q f ,pf V 5' E K x V t'1AM , 'I YS , Q First row: Mary Reedtz, Betty Guenther, Sveri Klar, Dorine Warner, Hazel Ypma, Meredith Tyler, Mary Louise Bolt, Dorothy Gerken, Barbara Clay, Alberta De Vormer. Second row: Peggy Ripley, Mar- garet Felix, Doris Hunt, Peggy Ingersol, Shirley Saunders, Donna Hoel- zley, Bernice Cavano, Marian Mawby, Ruth Ahnemiller, Jean Kennedy, Ruth Chute, Miss Mary Windt, sponsor. Third row: Bob Curtis, Robert Above: Officers check their records. Left to Right: Helen Kortlancler, Virginia Ladewig, Miss Mary Windt, Walter Wood. First row: LaVerne Myer, Jeanne Mills, Nova Kitchen, Bernice Kings- ley, Fae Carpenter, Dorothy Perkins, Beryl Jewell, Jeanne Ladewig, Beatrice McCleary, Helen Kortlander. Second row: Alma Weller, Jean Jacobitz, Betty Churchill, Vivian LaBree, Virginia Filkins, Doris De- l Stiehl, Stuart Hanson, Robert Harrison, John Russell, Marian Lille- berg, Helen Roberts, Betty Houran, Virginia Beebe. Bill Stickroe. Richard Ripley, Bob Steed, John Reimer, James Hulsapple. Fourth row: Edward Jensen, Stanley Ripley, Guy Lambers, Martin Thomas, Tom Otte, Bob Hendrickson, Walter Wood, Bob Hubka, La Verne McClain, Ed Benjamins, Bob Essebager, Adrian Van Haren, Kenneth Hall, Russell Mieras. Squad Maintains Order A democratic government with demo- cratic supervision was the pride of all Norsemen. So the courtesy squad under the direc- tion of Miss Mary Windt was organized for the purpose of keeping order in Creston's halls. As a form of student government it has promoted a demo- cratic feeling among the pupils. This organization, the largest organ- ized body in Creston, was headed by Walter Wood, president, Helen Kort- lander, chairman, and Jeanne Ladewig, treasurer. Vries, Lois Goulooze, Vivian Tuffs, Eva Jean Newton, Barbara Vyn, Jean Van Zalen, Miss Mary Windt, sponsor. Third row: Dorothy Buitendyk, Jean Park, Ruth Weber, Mae Van't Hof, Jean Van Dorple, Doris Leffingwell, Betty Mulder, Peggy Balk, Ruth Straayer, Norma Perkins, June Cowdin, Fourth row: Morris Leavitt, Joe French, Don Broene, Jack Flanders. Gerald Jones, Robert Aaron, Carl Ferwarda, Irving Sullivan, Jule Westra, Jay Garvelink. First row: Lorraine Rosendall, Frances Pearson, Doris Hunt. Second row: Shirley Saunders, Betty Guenther, Sveri Klar, Third row: Helen Shuker, Betty Langeler, Peggy Ingersoll, Miss Conrad. New Club Makes Debut Making its debut this year, the Foot- lights Club under the guidance of Miss Lois Conrad, dramatics instructor, has well established itself as one of Creston's leading groups. The purpose of this appropriately named club is to study dramatics in detail by means of observation. Their major activities included monthly dinner meetings at the homes of its members and a formal dinner party held at the Peninsular club preceding the junior-Senior Prom. Political advisers of this organization were Betty Guenther, presidentg Shirley Saunders, vice-presidentg and secretary- treasurer, Sveri Klar. Among the plays seen by the fair dam- sels this year were The Trojan W'mue11. The Ijwnrfiozz put on at Fountain Street Baptist Church, and Om' Tozwz a major yearly production given by the Civic Players at the St. Cecilia Auditorium. Pecuniary activities included sales of mystery bags, ice cream sandwiches and hot dogs. Below left: Lorraine Rosendall applies make-up on Betty Langeler, while Sveri Klar fixes herself up. Center: Frances Pearson, Shirley Saunders, Betty Guenther in a play. Right: Peggy Ingersoll, Helen Shuker, Doris Hunt learn their lines. l12l Sacred, Comic Plays Given For the fourth consecutive year Gloria, Creston's annual pageant in a spirit of deep religious atmosphere under the direction of Miss Lois Conrad, was presented hy the North- men of Creston, Decemher 20 and Zl. After telling the sacred story the pageant closed with the a cappella choir singing Silent Night! Holy Night! Also on November 17 the dramaties classes presented The Teeth of the Gift Horse and The Pampered Darling amidst much laughter. Teeth of the Gift Horse was about a search for some vases hy a young married Couple in order to have them sitting around when their donator, an old aunt, visits them. Telling the story of the efforts of a spoiled hoy to thwart his sister's attempts to go to a house party, The Pampered Darling was also a success. i F' 53339, Upper left: Watching an operation are Leonard Vander Linde, Ann Miller, Dora Vincent, Ruth Weber, Frances Pearson, Don Grotemat, Charles Berry, Robert Straayer. The victim is Jack King. Top: Margaret Soper, Merrie Campbell listen to Frances Pearson converse. Center: Robert Aaron, Peggy Ingersoll, William De Fouw, jean Kennedy have found the vases for Norma Perkins. Bottom: Miss Lois Conrad put the finishing touches on Laurence Dryer. Left: The Final scene of the Christmas pageant, Gloria, l law 4 Play Brings Big Dividends This year's Senior Play, The Adorable Spencltliriftf' not only took in more money than any class before but it also seated more people in the history of Creston's senior class plays. This Norsemen exhibition of dramatics ability was under the direction of Miss Lois Conrad, dramatics instructor, assisted by Norma Perkins and Virginia De Nise. Lorraine Rosendall played the part of Sari, a Belgian girl, opposite joseph French, as Hardy Mason, Hardy Mason's mother and father were enacted by Helen Shuker and Robert Hendrickson. In the supporting cast were Leonard Vander Linde, Mary Reedtz, Margaret Soper, 'lack King, Gerald Baker, Shirley Saunders, Ruth Weber, Robert Straayer, David Kleiman, Hazel Ypma, and Walter Woocl, jr. l 3 Q Bclowi The wedding party includes Ruth Weber, Margaret Soper, Jack King, and joe French. Right: Hazel Ypma is showing a rubber check to Joe French, Walter Wood, and Gerald Baker. Upper left: Very much interested in Irene Hardy's Wedding gown are Ruth Weber, Shirley Saunders, Margaret Soper, the bride: Joe French, Lorraine Rosandall, Bob Hendrickson, and Walter Wood. Up in front Jack King is receiving some advice from Helen Shuker. Upper right: Margaret Soper, Leonard Vander Linde, and Bob Straayer are seeing something very interesting. Below: Leonard Vander Linde and David Klieman watch Mary Reedtz arrange the table decorations. ffvte r af 1 ,5 ,Ur - fn 'ff Fl! 5 r QI ,Mg I i Z M if Tx 1 4 3 ,fi X gf SEQ A Choir Receives Honors The Nordic people enjoyed the occasional visits of bards who would sing to them stirring songs of heroism and bravery. Creston's a cappella choir of approximately 78 voices gives students vocal experience and training. The choir members are selected from the glee clubs and must be at least in the tenth grade. Under the direction of Mr. Frank B, Good- win, music instructor and director of the Schubert Club, the a cappella choir participated in both the district and state contests and were given first division ratings in each. They also sang for various luncheon clubs, church pro- grams, the community chest drive, the spring concert, and annual P. T. A. Officers this year were Earl Kittle, president, Helen Shuker, vice-presidentg Betty Guenther, secretary, and Lois Anderson, treasurer. The business was taken care of by Melbourne Worfel, business manager. Lois johnson was piano accompanist. First row: Mr. Frank Goodwin, director, Jean McCormick, Margaret Karreman, jean Blandford, Lorraine Rosendall, Margie Collins, Beatrice Warner, Eloise Niehaus, Marian Mentzer, Dorothy Monique, Gertrude Van Houte, Marie Humphrey, Betty Guenther, Eileen Oom, Virginia Christiansen, Betty Devereaux, Peggy Ingersoll, Lois Haskins, Doris Hunt, Lois johnson. Second row: Betty Lou Anderson, joan Hogue, Velma De Vries, Betty Langeler, Lois Anderson, Shirley Saunders, Frances Pearson, Lois Van Skiver, Donna Bittenbender, Marjorie Stowie, Mary Ellen Smith, Mary Daniels, Lotus Collier, Doris Gard- ner, Norma Stinson, Maxine McFarlane, Betty Van Luyn, Charlotte llfil Left: Mr. Frank Goodwin, director. Below: Officers of the choir are Melbourne Worfel, Lois johnson, Betty Guenther, Lois Anderson, Earl Kittle. Segard. Third row: Marilyn Woodard, Betty Pearsall, Patricia Black- burn, Eileen Miller, Betty Chinnow, Mary Culver, Betty Snyder, Lois Hazzard, Margaret Kolenbrander, Betty Woolpert, joan Ter Molen, Ann Miller, Opal Collier, Betty Mulder, Mate Hislop, Earl Kittle, Roland Jacobitz. Fourth row: Charles Berry, Paul Gordon, Wallace Erickson, Don Scranton, Bert Vander Werf, Wayde Kryger, Ed Berry, Herbert Way, Bob Lampen, Robert Stanley, Bill Chadwick, LaVerne McClain, Irving Sullivan, Herbert Small, Melbourne Worfel, Wayne Cummings, Marvin Flanders, Ben Mol, Bill Braman. s First row: Eleanor Vander Laan, Helene Hobby, Eugenia Sivertson, Doris Chase, Frances Thompson, Helen Morris, Kathleen Peterson, Lois Davidson, Mildred Klomparens, Betty Cahill, Lola Guy, Aldona Weller, Marie Van Ess, Priscilla Martin, Gloria Tuffs, Lorraine Pleune, Dorine Warner, Joyce Farrington. Second row: Shirley Sparks, Gloria Drake, Dorothy Frazee, Shirley Dronkers, Lorraine Brown, Virginia Dayton, Margaret Vander Horf, Eunice Anderson, Eleanor De Vries, Betty Datema, Helen Addington, Barbara Howe, Roberta Timmer, Madeline McCann, Thrcsa Slocum, Barbara Fuller, Anna Vanclerjagt, Ramona Adamson. Third row: Dorothy Woody, Helen Bergsma, Eleanor Hoover, Lorraine Brown, Margaret Patterson, Helen Osborne, Ruth Van Dyke, Lucille Brown, Nancy Osenga, Doris Van Belzen, Margaret VanZalen, Orva Stocking, Ruth Calkins, Jo Anne Toenjes. Fourth row: Mr. Frank Goodwin, director: Lois Holton, Roberta Way. Clara Bush, Dorothy Jackman, Georgia Price, Doris Weirsum, Phyllis Wertz, Eva Brillinger, Arlene Racey, Margaret Verwys, Bertha Stephens, Joyce Streeter, Barbara Johnson, Jean Ballard, Barbara Bal- bach, Elizabeth Byl, Vuran Dent, Louise Hertig, Below: Dorothy Jackman and Marie Van Ess, president and secretary of the Girls' Glee Club. Fifth row: Virginia Way, Barbara Aldering, Jessie Ter Molen, Neva Peterson, Rosena Lamphear, Doris Schestag, Mary Louise Bolt, Betty Church, Bertha Voshol, Carol Peterson, Betty Olson, Ruth Stellema, Joyce Droter, Donna Mulder, Eleanor Barnes, Ella Mae McQiusten, Mary Cornelissens, Lois Singenfelteo, Nancy Rockwell, Maxine New- berry, Doris De Vries. Sixth row: Betty Lee, Doris Leffingwell, Betty Wiersum, Marian Visser, Mildred Fisher, Louise Bolender, Betty Averill, Betty Simon- son, Elaine Viergiver, Joan Allehin, Patricia Hoogerhyde, Bee Beuker, Eleanor Becker, Jean Greve, Beverly Anderson, Arlene Rowe, Bessie Squires, Nancy Tcurkest, Grace Struik, Gretchen Hartel, Lois Lyon, Katherine Beukenia, Dorothy Endress. Glee Club Trains Young Voices To give the northwomen of junior high school vocal experience and training, the girls' glee club was formed under the direction of Mr. Frank Goodwin. This years glee club, headed by Dorothy Jackman as president, was composed of approximately 125 girls. The other officers were Barbara Fuller, vice- president and Marie Van Ess, secretary. The club took part in the annual spring music concert. Although the glee club is not a social organization, the girls did hold a nickel dance, the proceeds of which were used to pay for the Saga picture. l17l Below: Members of the Junior Choir Top: first row: Carlyle King, Mary Ann Coe. Second row: Robert Vander Heide, Clarence Stryker, Orville Van Eck. Third row: Gordon Wagner, Howard Caukins, Paul Dupler, Julius Blymier. Upper left: First row: Joyce Pleune, Gladys Tefft. Second row: Susan Anderson, Juanita Bard. Third row: Wilma Ferwerda, Alice Whip. Fourth row: James Vander Heide, Pearl Jensen, Lee Moerland, Donald Skinner. Upper right: First row: Frank Tefft, Rhoda Brunsink. Second row: Sophie Prehlo. Harriet Osenga. Third row: Don Strope, John Minnema, Frederick Pleunc. Fourth row: Richard Rose, Shirley Johnson, Roger Wertz. Lower left: First row: Edward Albright, Margaret Soper. Second row: Ruth Ahnemiller, Leonard Vander Linde. Third row: Alwyn Coleman, Virginia De Nise, Grace Soper. Fourth row: Phillip Gordon, Betty Churchill, Crystal Gillespie. Orchestra Has Busy Year Under the direction of Mr. Joel Lowe, instru- mental music instructor, the instrumental bards contributed appropriate music for the annual Christmas pageant, Gloria and the senior play, The Adorable Spendthriftfl At the annual spring concert given April 2-1 the senior orchestra played four Mozart numbers. In addition to the regular orchestra, a string trio composed of Shirley Johnson, pianist, Joyce Pleune, 'cellistg and Margaret Soper, vio- linist, played at various teas and banquets. Completing their year of playing, the senior orchestra will play for the class day and com- mencement programs. l18l Lower right: First row: Mary Gingrich, Ivan Lawyer. Second row: Thelma Laurence, Lorraine Dingman. Third row: Wayne Cavner. Fourth row: Betty Church, Marilyn Caukin, Norma Ostrom. Below: Upper left: Mr. Lowe, director of band and orchestra. Right: Leonard Vander Linde, first violinist. Bottom: String trio composed of Shirley Johnson, piano: Margaret Soper, violin: and Joyce Pleune, 'cell04 First row: Robert Vanderheide, Henry Swartz, Clark Rockwell, Jean Watrous, Carlyle King, Joyce Pleune, Edward Albright, Mary Ann Coe. Second row: Russell Mac Laren, Katherine Starn, Kenneth Lawrence, Ed Benjamins. Marian Viergiver, George Stuyvesant. Donald Newton, Stanley Ripley, Don Strope, John Minnema. Below: Two members of the band, Roger Wertz, drummer, and john Minnema, French horn, won first honor ratings in the State Music Festival at Ann Arbor. In the National Meet at Battle Creek Roger won First honors, and John. second. Third row: Bruce Reames, john Vander Giessen, Bob Magennis, Frances Barber. Robert Higgens, Dale Lothamer, Roger Reames, jim Vanderheicle, Howard Caukin, Bill Terry, Gordan Wagner, James Empie, jack Bos, Jim Blymier, Clifford Mieras, Kenneth Ripma, Carl Blackall, Jack Hall, Morris Taylor, Orville Van Eck. Frank Churchill, Clarence Stryker, Frerl Pleune. Fourth row: Don Pollie, Delbert Yakes, Don Gilman, Howard Growe, Richard Gates, Edward Berry, Charles Berry, Willard Bergsma, Joyce Terry, Wallace Pearson, Henry Vander Linde, Roger Wertz, Robert Steed, Robert Leitelt, Beulah Terry, Robert Peterson. Paul Dupler, julius Blymier, Robert Essabager. Musicians Before the Public Like the minstrels that went about enter- taining the people of the Viking Age so has Creston's band under the direction of Mr. joel Lowe, entertained us during this past year. New uniforms made it one of the best- dressed bands in the city. These uniforms were displayed at every city football game and at the final basketball game. Other activities with which the band was occupied during the past year in addition to athletic contests were parades and concerts. It took part in a parade for the benefit of the Community fund and was also viewed by many people in the annual Santa Claus parade. At another time the band marched to the Creston business district and played Christmas hymns for the benefit of the community. This splendid organization, made up as it is of students from every grade, is a fine example of musical talent at Creston. fl9 First row: Emajean Forsetlund, Jeanne Livingston, Anna Marie Rose. Elaine Waters, Elizabeth Terkeurst, Barbara Locke. Second row: Judy Chadwick, Roberta Way, jean Seys, Virginia Wilson, Marion McKee, Miss Evelyn Way, adviser. Third row: Betty Stellard, Anna- frerl Sack, Shirley Wieten, Doris johnson, Ruth Vander Linde, Karen Campbell. Fourth row: Alvina Jones, janet Tompkins, Bee Beuker, Evelyn Freeman, Marilyn Taylor, Rosemary Thiebout, Lorraine Pleune. First row: Earl De Nuet, Robert Sage, Bill Berrevoets, Roger De Young, Calvin Miller, Jack Racey. Standing: Bob Wiersing, Tom Kraai, Herbert Way, jack Flanders, William Leitelt, Bill Meyers. Gray Williams. lZ0l Below: The Girl Reserve symbol is surveyed by the officers of the club. Seated are Elaine Waters, Judy Chadwick, and Miss Evelyn Way, sponsor, while Annafred Sack looks on and Roberta Way dis- plays the symbol. Ir. Reserves are Active I will try to find and give the best is the purpose of the junior viking Girl Reserves. The reserves were under the guidance of Miss Marjorie Matthews until illness prevented her from being in school. Dur- ing her absence Miss Evelyn Wfay, a graduate of 1937, was given advisership of the group. Leading the first semester's activities were president, Roberta Wayg vice-presi- dent, Judith Chadwick, and secretary- treasurer, Betty Stellard. In the second semester election of officers Roberta Way was named presi- dent, Judith Chadwick, vice-president, Elaine Waters, secretary, and Annafred Slack, treasurer. Club Stresses Workmcrnship Wliile the men of the North built their viking war galleys, the chief mode of transportation, the modern hand ot vikings in the model airplane club make models of the newest form of trans- portation. Othcers of the club were president, Bob Weersingg vice-president, Howard Peterson, secretary and treasurer, Roger De Young, and storekeepers, Marvin Flanders, Herbert Wfay, and Tom Kraai. Mr. Emery Toogood is the sponsor of the group. The boys not only learn the mechanics of airplanes but the future in the aero- nautics field. Below, right: Officers of the Airplane Club display their chief pride and joy. They are Howard Peterson, Tom Kraai, Roger De Young and Bob Weersing, president. Front row: Eugenya Sirversten, Beatrice McCleary, Marian Mawby, Jeanne Ladewig, Barbara Hall, Rita Verlin, Helen Ogden, Virginia Wood, Florine Evans, Bernice Cavano, Lois Viergever, Leah Johnson, Miss Dorothy Bean. Second row: Lorraine Muste, Joan Hogue, Marj- orie De Windt, Dorine Warner, Betty Guenther, Shirley Saunders, Sveri Klar, Mary Reedtz, Ruth Chute, Grace Soper, Ruth Ahnemiller, Meredith Tyler, Doris Hunt, Lois Anderson, Matilda Maloney, Dorothy Gerken, Virginia French, Beryl Jewell, Doris Fuller. Third row: Betty Da Foe, Barbara Day, Betty Langeler, Donna Hoezley, Sadie Sr. Reserves, One ofthe Larger Clubs Opening with a candle-light initia- tion ceremony for new members, the Senior Girl Reserves began an active year. In the fall election of council men, Margaret Soper was elected president, Margaret Chute, vice-president, Mae Van't Hof, secretary, Ruth Chute, treasurer, Katherine Hoeksema, stu- dent council representative, and Jean Kennedy, Inter-club Council repre- sentative. Various activities were carried on under the direction of Miss Dorothy Bean, including two joint spreads with the Hi-Y club. A Christmas basket was sent to a needy family, two scrap books for the Blodgett Home were made, and St. John's Home was visited. The chief Norsemen during the second semester were Margaret Soper, president, Grace Soper, vice-president, Jean Kennedy, secretary, and Ruth Ahnemiller, treasurer. l21l Stoepker, Betty Tobias, June Cowtlin, Ruth Weber, Katherine Hock- sema, Jean Kennedy, Wilma Wood, Margaret Soper, Betty Church, Mary Louise Bolt, Hazel Ricketts, Hazel Ypma, Arlene Alkema, Francis Hoffman, Mary Van't Hoff, Jean Ballard, Margaret Chute. Fourth row: Marilyn Woodard, Marion Visser, Mildred Mellema, Doris Fisher, Dora Vincent, Ruth Klap, Doris Leffingwell, Marian Reidsma, Betty Mulder, Maxine Nastelske, June Martin, Josephine Larson, Virginia Klap, Helen Osborn, Ethel Karvelis, Roena Beduhn, Marian Verhey. Above, standing: Josephine Larson, Maxene Nastelski, Virginia Wood, Lorraine Muste. Seated: Jeanne Ladewig, Margaret Soper, Dorothy Gerken, Ruth Klap, Roma Stevens, Norma Bolt, Christine Oom. The officers of the club are seated at the consultation table. Below, standing: Jean Ballard, Margaret Chute, Ruth Chute, Margaret Soper. ' Seated: Jean Kennedy, Ruth Ahnemiller, Grace Soper, Doris Leffing- well. The Hustling Hi-Y Comparing decidedly with the Norse- men who vigorously embarked upon one campaign after another Creston's most active organization, the Hi-Y club, listed many outstanding activities among the accomplishments. Starting off with a success they pre- sented the annual Hi-Y Harvest Hop on November 18. Jule Westra was named president of the club in the fall election of othcers. Earl Kittle was chosen, vice-president, Robert Hendrickson, secretary, and David Kleiman, treasurer. Jule Westra and David Kleiman attended the Older Boys' Conference at Flint, Michigan, December 8 and 9. The vigorous Hi-Y basketball team under their viking leader, Neil Tamboer won the county championship, ln recog- nition of this victory they were awarded a trophy. On january 19, the club sponsored an assembly with Reverend Freye of Benton Harbor as speaker. 221 Front row: Neal Tamboer, Don Semeyn, Darwin Smith, Don Vander Male, David Kleiman, Earl Kittle, Jule Westra, Bob Straayer, Robert Hendrickson, Don Rivenburg, Mr. Robert Linden, Adviser. Second row: Clair Fuller, Bob Lampen, Charles Estelle, Ben Mellema, Alwyn Cole- man, Howard Caukins, Herbert Way, Deskin Miller, Paul Stellema, George Bates. Third row: Dick Ross, Jack Flanders, Don Broene, Paul Dupler, Ardeth McCall, Ray Kunst, James Vander Heide, Tom Otte, Wayde Kryger. Fourth row: Morris Leavitt, Don Mol, Bill Mac Naughton, Ed Bodenshot, Harry Segard, Bill De Fouw, Don Grotemat, Bill Dempster, Bob Aaron, Roy Davis. Officers of the Hi-Y confer about their year's projects. Seated: David Kleiman, Jule Westra, Robert Straayer, Robert Hendrick- son. Standing: Charles Estelle, Earl Kittle, Don Mol, Paul Dupler, Mr. Linden. we Diagonal third row Leonard Vander Linde Richard Ripley Richard Weber Roger Luidens Second row Robert Weersmg Dwayne Huebner Joe Lorl den Lowell Perry Mr Walter Wood Sr First row: Walter Wood, Robert Harrison, James Kreft, john Russell, Fred Boshoven, joe French, Top left: The newly elected officers are congratulated by Mr. Wood: john Russell, Fred Boshoven, Roger Luidens, joe French, Mr. Wood, sponsor. Sc:1ence Club Travels REMO SOUNDNR To broaden scientihc knowledge and to develop the art of presenting scientific mat- ters in a scientific way are the purposes of the Boys' Science Club under the guidance of Mr. Wrilter Woocl, Sr., sage. Trips which were taken during the year were to the Ford Paint and Varnish Com- pany, Allen Calculators, American Laundry, Michigan Bakeries, Hart Mirror Plate Com- pany, and the Orange Crush plant. Otlicers for the Hrst semester were Fred Boshoven, presidentg joe French, vice-presi- lent- RO :Cf L ideng 510-C-fqf ' Q Nfgffn Above: Roger Luidens demonstrates one of their newly- L ' u 7 C 1 yi a d U made scientific appliances as Fred Boshoven and joe French Geldersma, treasurer. look Oni Leading the second semesters activities were Fred Boshoven, president, John Rus- sell, vice-president, James Kreft, secretaryg and Robert Ripley, treasurer. i231 Fifteen members of Creston's Science Club stood at the threshold of Yerkes Observatory near Lake Geneva, Wis- Members learn the Science of sewage disposal at the Grand COHSIH, last summer. Rapids Sewage Disposal Plant. i241 if Above, front row: Donna Hoezley, Sveri Klar, Hazel Ricketts, Marian Visser, Katherine Hoeksema, Lorraine Rosendall, june Cowdin. Back row: Miss Margaret Appelt, Mary Van't Hof, Joan Ter Molen, Norma Perkins, Mae Van't Hof, Ruth Weber, Beatrice De Graff, Dorothy Perkins, Irene Leemhuis, Betty Linken, jean Park. Everyone Knows the Amiciticts Friendship, the English transla- tion of Crestons Latin named Ami- citia Club, was very prevalent in the lives of the adventurous Norseinen, who reveled in friendly get-togethers in their ancient banquet halls. This spirit descended to the equally adventurous group of girls who are Linder the guidance of Miss Margaret Appelt. An eventful year began with an initiation hike to john Ball Park. On May 7, the school cafeteria was converted into it festive hall when the Amicitia Club presented the second annual All-Girls' Banquet. N A vigorous campaign resulted in the ' success of the banquet 'of which Dr. Ruth Herrick was the guest speaker. 1 A program including songs and dances by Creston girls completed the program. l 1 l l Below: Seated at the speakers' 'table at the annual banquet are June Cowthn, Dr. Ruth Herrick, jean Park, Mrs. Howard Wickett, and Mr. Howard Wickett. Bottom: Recreation preceding the banquet. Diagonal: Officers-jean Park, President: Donna' Hoezley, Secretary: Betty Linken, Treasurer: Mae Van't Hoi, Vice-president. Upper circle: A close-up of hungry girls at the AllAG1rls' Banquet. Rae Steil and Marilyn Harroun dancing as part of the program of the All- Girls' Banquet. Above: Tom Dempster, Who represented Creston in extempo- raneous speaking, Students Express Themselves Although Creston failed to place in the district speech contests, the Northmen were ably represented by Mary Ellen Smith, declamation, Paul Gordon, orationg and Thomas Dempster, extempore. Those who competed in the oration division of the school eliminations included: june Cowdin, Ruth Van Dyke, lean Kennedy, Margaret Soper, and Wil- liam Hanrahan. Rosemary Cordes and Charles Day were among the ones who competed in the declama- tion part of the eliminations. ln the extempore Thomas Dempster the only one. judges in the school eliminations were Miss Cone rad, Mr. Teele, and Mr. Dawson. 'WW Kit PAUL GORDON TOM DEMPSTER Debaters Argue About Railroads Resolved: that the Federal Government should own and operate the railroads, this was the subject debated on by the Northmen of Creston who com- posed the debate team under the guidance of Mr. Merle Dawson. Creston took the negative side in a battle against Davis Tech and won its first league conflict. How- ever they were defeated by Muskegon two weeks later again having the negative side. Changing sides and taking the affirmative, the Norsemen were defeated in two more battles with Union before Christmas vacation and lonia shortly afterwards. T25 Below: Creston's entries into the other speech contests were Paul Gordon in oratory and Mary Ellen Smith in declamation. STUART HANSEN VICTOR BERGSTROM Bottom: Henry Dykeman consults the reference books on a difficult point. The Staff of Echo reporters this year was composed of journalism classes I and II. First row: Wilma Wood, Dorothy Monique, Betty DaFoe, June Bernard, Helen Hunsberger, Virginia Ladewig, Virginia French, Dorine Warner, Wanda Soper. Second row: Gerald Dupler, Alice Rosenrlall, John Timmer, Joe Lorlden, Clarence Stoppels, Joe French, John Russell, Bernice Cavano, Jule Westra, Echo Rates First Class Hank Meets His Fate, a hillbilly skit presented at two assemblies by the jour- nalism classes, started the sales campaign of the Echo and Saga this year. Hitting a new high, a total of 880 sub- scriptions were sold, beating all previous totals. Witli the efforts of the two jour- nalism classes and the staff, the Echo received a first class honor rating with a total of 745 points by the National Scholastic Press Association. Mr. Van Krimpen. Third row: Ronald Van Hattum, Lowell Perry, Mary Jane Alkema, Marjorie Simmons, Marian Mawby, Barbara Vyn, Marjorie Wilson, Alma Weller, Beatrice McCleary, Bill Stickroe. Fourth row: Tom Lootens, Marian Visser, Betty Grotenhuis, Dorothy Hoag, Mary Culver, Mary Cornellisens, Eva Jean New- ton, Irene Leemhuis, Robert Miller, Paul Stellema. Streamlining the paper during the last semester, the positions of the features were changed and the headlines of the stories altered, giving the paper, as the staff hoped, a modern appearance. Marian Reidsma, Rhoda Brunsink, Mae Van't Hof, and Morris Leavitt were the delegates to the National Scholastic Press Association Congress at Chicago, last November. The following made up the editoriil staff: Above: Circulation and Advertising staffs. Seated: Dorothy De Young, Margaret Karreman, Don Semyn, Alma Weller, Eloise Niehaus, Stand- ing: William Suchero, Paul Stelle- ma, Jule Westra, Geraldine Dooge, Betty Dayton, Maxine Datema, Maxine McFarland. Right: Editors and copyreaders. Sitting: Jean Markus, Jean Park, June Cowdin, Ruth Weber, Rhoda Brunsink. Standing: Norma Per- kins, Harold Roberts, Mae Van't Hof, Robert Aaron, Morris Leavitt. Inset: June Cowdin, editor-in-chief of the Echo, . t , .f - 2 22, S rt ff kins, Mae Van't Hof. Leavitt, Harold Roberts. Managing editor ,,,:. ...... J une Cowdin News editor :...... ........ J ean Park Feature editor ,:,, ...... R uth Weber Sports editor .....,.,,..,.......,.,,..... Robert Aaron Copyreaders: Rhoda Brunsink, Norma Per Secretary--- ......,,,,,,,,,:,,,. Helen Hunsberger Assistant editors: Jean Markus, Morris Colors Brighten Saga Saga - a tale of the Norsemen. Because of Creston's northern position in the city the theme of the Nordics seemed especially appropriate. To produce a better annual with a stream- lined make-up and bigger and better action shots was the aim of the 1940 Saga staff. The book was divided into three sections under three Norse gods: Balder, guiding all things pertaining to government, society, and eloquenceg Odin, granting all knowl- edgeg Thor, guiding physical strength. Underclassmen pictures were all taken by Clair O'Betts, a local photographer. The Bale-Boeree Company was selected to do the printing and the cover was made by Kingskraft Cover Company. joe French seem to be amused by those pictures Below left: jean Markus, Norma Perkins, and Mae Van't Hof each do their bit toward the Saga. Center: What are Roger Luidens, Harold Roberts, Ruth Weber, and jean Park Cseatedj referring to in last year's Saga? Below, right: We would like to know whom Mr. Dawson is pointing out to Frances Pear- son on that page of senior pictures. Above, top: Morris Leavitt and june Cowdin are making a page layout for the sports sec- tion. Above, bottom: While Harlow Marlett measures the light, Ray Kunst gets ready to shoot, 4 aa. 2 5.4 Camera Club Mcxkes Bow Action' Cunera Shoot' A banil of Vikings swooping clown on its prey tloes not designate an approaching battle in Cireston but merely the Camera Club members pliotograpliing their latest victims. The newly organized group untlei' the sponsorship of Mr. Gerrit Wassentittr had W as its officers the first semester, Leslie Slocum, presiclentg Dwayne Huebner, vice- presiclentg Ray Kunst, secretary-treasurer. V, In the second semester election ot' otlicers Dwayne Huebner was named president: Stanley Ripley, vice-presiclentg Henry Haynes, set retary-treasurer. To take some of the Saga pictures antl to further knowledge of the art of photog- raphy are the purposes of the club. si.. During the year prominent men in phof tography talkecl to the club. Club members have their own darkroom, enlarger, anal much other equipment. Top: Informally gathered at a member's home. Back row: George Below: Posing for a picture to be taken by Henry Haynes are Ben Bates, Leslie Slocum, Morris Leavitt, Ray Kunst. First row: Wilber Mellema, Kenneth Hall, Wayne Huebner, Kenneth Bullock, Harlow Poissan ttleccasedj, Stanley Ripley, Wayne Huebner, Ben Mellema. Marlett, Leslie Slocum, William Patterson. TOP' flghff Mr' Wassenaar' Sponsori Duane Huebner' presldent' Below, right: Inspecting the Graflex camera are Harlow Marlett, Above: Enlarging a picture in the dark room are Kenneth Bullock, Stanley Ripley, Kenneth Bullock, Ben Mellerna, Kenneth Hall, Duane William Patterson. Huebner, Henry Haynes, William Patterson. l23l '2'.25I 2-2 CY. ..I.i sgy C' .:':.::4 :Z x . , f Q- S-rox' A 2. :M-if-y fl'-1 M- ., - .-31.5511 Q TfYl , 1 i L x ' on gf' 1 HN .9 Zim. f :xrX1jx7 a3- -Qgggfs' ,J,.,..s v RF N i E uf? X 1 1-----V ,, ,aff-Q, Q. A I B 34 N an I' 1' 2 5-T' VAXBI! I I-S 1.1 YAIUHF-W IBN u u nxsannswf BVDLYN ww 1' .us Ax.n:wmnnl-'fd '25 KZLVZI inllfzi ' , saw: au' 4 fs:mn1.m:,uu1' ax Wkllhlff 'nwnlf -f A ' v ,pg 2' ' K I an .f - N 1, 1 li' if I ', his 1, , 'fi ,wasnt Ami gp- 9' I 43 ,.-2? I I Rv ' C57 -f I! Q 4-,ex,y. ' 7 J-4 ' 2 d m 5+ , lgk -Nix . - e A K ..,. 'i mf H vf 321 The Arts Sponsor of the hobby club is Mr. Allo Dell. who also teaches machine shop. Mr. Roy Perce is generally found in the woodshop teaching woodworking or check- ing ticket sales whereas Mr. Noromaz Tori is usually supervising the printing of the licho or teaching arithmetic. Instructor of mechanical drawing and adviser of the Aeroplane Club is Mr. Emery Toogood. Mir! Myra LZl'kJ'0lZ and Min Iimzzrer Lezzzke are Creston's art teachers. They lend a helping hand to all the art undertakings of the school. Music is the main interest of both Mr. Fmfzla Goodwill, instructor of all vocal music and Mr. foelL01l.'e, of all instrumental music. Mathematics Presiding over a session room and teach- ing commercial arithmetic, algebra, and geometry are the duties of Mr. Harold C arl yon, Besides supervising a session room of juniors, Mr. Iirafzk Helmrd also teaches arithmetic and algebra. New to Creston this year is Mfr. Mabel Pofl, who teaches mathematics. Mr, Irving Randall devotes his time to students studying algebra, geometry, and commercial arithmetic. Min Marian Slbelltlff' has several jobs including teaching algebra and trigonometry, advising the Senior Class and being business adviser for the Saga. A mighty busy fellow is Mr. Robert Teele. teacher of mathematics and business manager of the Echo and Saga. Mr. Howard Wickett, prin- cipal, and Miss Anna Mae Van Aartsen, clerk, in Mr. Wickett's private office. Sciences Mirr Evelyn Adams and Mir! fennie james are in science class rooms or with the Conservation Club and Hikers Club respectively. Members of the Hi-Y Club look for advice to Mr. Robert Linden, teacher of biology, general science and geography. Mr. Gerrit Warrenaar, science teacher, is adviser of the Camera Club. Mr. Waller Wood is another science teacher and advises the tennis team, and the Boys' Science Club. Teacher of foods is Mfr. Mary Herfman. while Min' Cornelia Moran is director of the cafeteria and teacher of foods, home management, and personal regimen. Creston's clothing teachers are Min Ruth Pbillipr and Min Rosetta W6iH67ZbdL'h. Miss Phillips also teaches history. History Mirr Doroflvy Bean is adviser of the Senior Girl Reserves and the Stamp Club and teaches history and civics. Session room, history students, and being assistant coach of athletics occupy a great deal of the time of Mr. Pan! Bowerrox. Min Doris Dunham is also a history instructor. She is at Creston only part of the day. Mrr. Caroline Glenn and Mirr Franfer Maloney are history and American govern- ment teachers. Miss Maloney is also the adviser of the Junior Honor Society. Teaching economics and history, advising the junior Class, and being faculty manager of athletics keep Mr. jay Rent busy. Much of Min Marie Van UVerlenbrzzgge'r interest and time are spent with students studying ancient history. Teacher of European history, head of the junior ushers, and chairman of the honor point system is Min' Ella ron Sprerkon. Mifr Mary Wind! teaches history and is adviser of the courtesy squad. l33 34 Athletics, Commercial Creston's money is put in the safe keeping of Min Margaret Appelt, typing instructor and sponsor of the Amicitia Club. Mjfr Mnrgnerile Eneff sponsors the stu- dent council and teaches French and typing. M251 Elrie Gller teaches bookkeeping and shorthand, and is head of the bookstore. Mr. Boyd R. Swenz teaches shorthand, commercial law, and vocational guidance. Physical education instructor for junior high school girls is Mirf Ertner Vander Broek. Mir.f Mnrgfzref Harmon is sponsor of the A. B. Club and teacher of senior high school gym classes. Mr. Henry Srlnwznp and Mr. Marlin Van Winger? are closely associated with Crest0n's athletes. Mr, Van Wingen coaches the foot- ball and track teams, and Mr. Schrump the baseball and basketball teams. Assisting in the bookstore, and teaching business English and bookkeeping are the duties of Mm Ember Wife. QNO picturej Languages Seventh grade session rooms and English students occupy a great deal of the time of Mrr. Leone Alyworlb and Min Lonire Biddle. Credit for all dramatic productions goes to Min Lair Conrad. who also teaches dramatics, public speaking, and English. Students studying English and a session room are the duties of Min Harrie! Danielr. Debaters, Saga staff members, and English students look for advice to Mr. Merle Dau'- Jon, while Mirr Halle jenna attention is centered mainly on teaching English. Adviser of the Senior Honor Society, English, Bible literature, and chairman of the English department is Min Anna Lindberg. Min Mildred Tenlmaf finds her duties in her English classes. Echo staff members seek advice from Mr. fobn Van Krinzpen, who also teaches Eng- lish and journalism. Mirf Cleo Wood devotes a great deal of her time teaching English. To interest students in Latin is the desire of Mrr. Sadie Slozvell and Mrs. Louife Verdier, who also teaches English. Seniafzfi L WMA? .nf gigwfg Qi n 2 11 'iw IP fifmx .w x , , . U- M. ,V ' - '- , Q Recollections of Seniors Starting ofif the year determined to leave a worthy memory in the class saga, the Norsemen of the class of '40 held their elec- tion of officers. Two major parties, the Du-more and Du-most, presented their candidates and the political rally was on. Those chosen on October 21 to represent the Du-mores were Fred Boshoven, president, Robert Aaron, vice-president, Peggy Ingersoll, secre- taryg and Gerald jones, treasurer. The Du-mosts nominated l Roy Davis, president, Earl Kittle, vice-presidentg jean Park, l secretary, and Maurice Scanlon, treasurer. After an extensive political campaign, the Du-most party was unanimously put in othce. In a city wide contest for Snow Queen Betty Langeler was selected to represent the seniors, She was chosen queen and crowned by Mayor George Welsh at Richmond Park. Standing committees were announced on November 20. This year the Board of Education ruled that senior class pic- tures could be taken by any one of a list of accredited photog- raphers. The job of handling this was headed by Clair Saliers. March 7 and 8 were set as Senior Play dates and The Ador- able Spendthriftn was chosen by the committee headed by Ruth Weber. Fred Boshoven and Roger Luidens were put in charge of the business end of it. Carrying out an idea started last year, a smorgasbord party was planned. Marilyn Woodard and William DeI7ouw, chair- men of a newly formed social affairs committee, were in charge of arrangements. Gerald jones was chairman of the announcement committee, Robert Hendrickson and Helen jane Kortlander, co-chairman of the motto committee, and Mae Van't Hof headed the colors committee. ' Permission to hold a dress-up day was again given and the name Goons' Holiday selected. To climax a day of hilarity and fun Miss Lois Conrad and Miss Marian Spencer sponsored a dance and party in the gym. For the Class Day program, the committee led by Morris Leavitt chose a play, What a Life by Clifford Goldsmith. june 6 and 7 were the dates set for it. In charge of the reception which will be on commencement, june 13, is Peggy Ingersoll, l l i Right: The officers of the Class of -10 are: Roy Davis, presidentg Earl Kittle vice-president: Jean Park, secretary: Maurice Scanlon, treasurer. l. Is Sari sorry? Or is Hardy sorry that she is leaving, in the senior play? Joe French was Hardy, Lorraine Rosendall portrayed Sari, and Bob Hendrickson took the Dart of Mr. Mason. Z. Seniors are taking their fill at the Smorgasbord. 3. Goons'4 Holiday winners. On other days, they are Jule Westra and June Cowdin. 4. The big shots of the senior class. Earl Kittle, vice-president: Roy Davis, president: Maurice Scanlon, treasurer: and jean Park, secretary. 5. Goons on Parade. A portion of the grand march held in the gym after school. 5. Betty Langeler, one of our seniors, is crowned Snow Queen by Mayor George Welsh, at Richmond Park. 7. Rather an intimate moment for Don Grotemat and Margaret Soper, But don't get alarmed, It's only a scene from the one-act plays! 5. just Seniors. I37 Good-humored Bob enjoys sports and dramatics. xx Robert Aaron took part in the junior Revue and one- acts. He also played basketball and was sports edi- tor of the lfcho. We could often find Lois Anderson on roller skates. Being treasurer of the choir and in the Senior Girl Reserves included her activities. Small but snappy is Doris Bailey. Peachie be- longed to the Hikers' Club and Courtesy Squad. Portraying Senator Dan Pollard in the Senior Play, being business manager for the one-acts, and head doorman for Gloria were the high spots of Gerald Baker's senior yCt1I'. Varied activities interested George Bates as shown by his membership in the Camera Club, Hi-Y, and on the memorial committee, He also served on the Senior Play stage crew. William Beals, a serious-minded fellow class mem- ber. participated little in extraAcurricular activities. A girl with a giggle is Roena Bedul-in. She belonged to the Senior Girl Reserves, Senior Honor Society, Courtesy Squad and was in the Girls' Meet. A good friend and an excellent student, Virginia Becbe completed her high school course in three years. She was a member of the Courtesy Squad. Edwin Benjamins put his musical abilities to good use by playing in the band. This cheerful fellow also was a member of the track team, Musically minded Charles Berry was in the band, quartet, A cappella choir, and junior Revue. ln The Pampered Darling, Chuck showed his dramatic ability. One of the class funmakers is Edward Berry. lid was a member of the band, choir, Courtesy Squad, and -lunior Revue cast. Good-natured and quiet, Donna Bittenbender helped the class and its activities. She was in the A Cappella choir, Girls' Meet, and worked on the junior Revue. Popular because of a pleasing personality, Edwin Bodenshoc was not known to participate in much extra-curricular work. Dark and vivacious is Louise Bodenshor. She served on the Courtesy Squad and was a senior assembly usher. Always a good sport is Fred Boshoven, who served as president of the Science Club, business manager for the Senior Play, and a senior usher. That curly-headed, fun-loving fellow is Don Broene. Besides being in the Hi-Y, he was doorman for both the -lunior Revue and the Senior Play. The smiling face of Rhoda Brunsink was usually seen around the bookstore. She ably served as associ- ate editor of the Saga and copyreader of the Echo. Pleasant to know is Arlene Buffum. Beneath her quiet appearance lies a sweet-natured personality. l38l Dorothy Buitendyk was always a willing class worker and booster Dot was an active mem- ber of the Courtesy Squad and helped with Senior Play properties. He-'s got rhythm, this drummer Kenneth Bullock. Kenny worked on the Senior Play and was a mem- ber of the Camera Club. Perry Burnham is recognized as an all 'round good fellow among those who know him. A member of the football team, he also served on the Courtesy Squad and junior Revue stage crew. Active and ambitious is Virginia Bush. She was a member of the Hikers' Club, Senior Honor Society, and in a junior Revue skit, Merrie Jane Campbell proved herself to be depend- able. She worked on the Senior Play. was in the one- acts, and belonged to the Senior Girl Reserves. Fae Carpenter's quiet and sincere manner made her a welcome member of the Courtesy Squad, Co-operative of spirit and cheerful of nature, Louise Carpenter is a well-liked member of the class of '-10. Always on the job. Doris Carr has a six-year perfect attendance record. She was in the Senior Honor Society, A. B. Club, junior Revue, and worked on the Saga Staff. Small of stature, big of heart- that's Bernice Cavano. Her outside interests were in the Courtesy Squad, Senior Girl Reserves, Echo Staff, and she was properties manager for Gloria, Bonnie Chase, one of the quiet, helpful girls, is a true friend to all who know her well. Franklin Churchill makes use of his musical talent by playing in both the senior band and orchestra. Witli a quiet, pleasant charm, Ruth Chute made many friends. She was a Senior Girl Reserve and a member of the Courtesy Squad. A difficult person to get acquainted with but liked by all her friends, Dorothy Cobb has been a loyal mem- ber of her class. Robert Cook's athletic ability was shown by his out- standing basketball playing. Bob was co-captain of the team this year. A born manager is june Cowdin. Managing editor of the lfcho and president of the Senior Honor Society, she also was prominent in forensic work, and was a member of the Amicitia and Senior Girl Reserve Club. Roy Davis, the popular Senior Class president, was also a capable athlete, He played football and basl ketball, was track manager, and a member of the Hi-Y Club. Betty Dayton is jolly and friendly to all. She be- longed to the Hikers' Club, Student Council, Courtesy Squad, and Echo circulation staff. A quiet girl with a pleasing personality best describes Margaret DeBoer. She participated in the Girls' Meet every year. l39l K' ln her two years at Creston Betty Jane DeFoe gained for herself a high scholastic record. The Echo Staff, Courtesy Squad, and Senior Girl Reserves are on her activity list. Always in the midst of things, William DeFouw was a capable Social Chairman for the class. He took part in the junior Revue, Gloria, and one act plays. Jean DeGr:mf has been a Willing helper with a friendly disposition. The former secretary of the Amicitia Club, she also ushered for the Senior Play. Her desire to be of service to the school led Ethel DeMann to work on the Echo Staff, motto committee, junior Revue, Senior Play, and to become a member of the Senior Girl Reserves. Always smiling and ready to help, Virginia DeNise was assistant director for the Senior Play and worked in the library. She also played in the senior orchestra. A true blonde is Valma DeVries. She was property manager for the Senior Play and also sang in the A Cappella choir. Her pretty red hair made Marjorie DeWindc envied by her classmates. She was a Senior Girl Reserve and an Echo Staff member. Being vice-president of the Hikers' Club, circulation manager of the Echo, and a member of the Courtesy Squad, kept ambitious Dorothy DeYoung always on the go. A modest member of the Senior Class is Wesley Dickerson. Although he goes about in a business- like manner, he is very friendly. Geraldine Dooge will contribute her bit to the fun at any time. The Hikers' Club, Echo Staff, and work on the Senior Play take up much of Gerry's time. Coming from Detroit in his senior year, Paul Dupler's cheerful nature won him many friends. He belonged to the Hi-Y and Student Council and played baseball. Dignity and charm belong to Audrey danced in the junior Revue and was the Senior Girl Reserves and Courtesy Robert Essebager is an energetic young fellow who satisfied his love for music by playing in both the band and orchestra. Bob was also on the tennis team and Courtesy Squad. Emery, who a member of Squad. Pleasant to know is Joyce Farrington. Although she took part in few outside activities, Joyce has been a helpful class member. Endowed with a quiet disposition, Eleanor Felix is a Senior Girl Reserve, was usher for Gloria, and in the junior Revue. Margeret Felix conlined her interests to scholastic affairs rather than extra-curricular. However, she was a member of the Courtesy Squad. June Fike is a quiet, friendly sort of person who ushered for the junior Revue and joined the Courtesy Squad. A cheerful fellow who is liked by everyone, Jack Flanders worked backstage on the one-acts, Gloria, and the Senior Play. I 40 l Although Albert Flynn, better known to his friends as Splinters, didn't take part in many activities, he was a loyal member of the Senior Class. A quiet individual who goes about his business in an carnest manner, Georg: Freeman spends most of his time on academic work rather than extra-curricular activities. Always friendly and cheerful, Carolyn French is a Courtesy Squad and Hikers' Club member. She came to Creston in her senior year. Surely you remember Hardy Mason in the The Adorable Spendthriftf' Joseph French was also busi- ness manager for the Saga and had membership in Student Council and Senior Honor Society. Quiet and unassuming is Frank Frisk. However, he always was a steady, willing classmate. Claire Fuller did not have much time for extra- curricular activities, but was always a welcome mem- ber of his class. A modest fellow who is rather serious minded --- that Alvin Gilbo. He is a loyal class member and will fulfil his ambitions. Urban Gillespie is a shy fellow hard to become ac- quainted with hut a good friend of those who know him best, Peppy and ambitious describes Roger Goldsmirh, who served as president of the Airplane Club and stage manager for Gloria and the one-acts. On with the dance might be applied to Lois Goodrich for her ability along this line was out- standing. She received her All City girls' athletic honor and had membership in the A. B, Club, Court- esy Squad, and Echo Staff, Silent and capable, easy to get acquainted with, Robert Gravelin had little time to take an active part in school activities. Leaving us at the end of the hrst semester, we will remember Mary Grimmick as a pleasant, quiet girl. A capable athlete as well as a good all-'round fellow is Leonard Grinwis, better known to his friends as l.efty. Don Grotcmar, the red head 'cut-up' of the class, was the former secretary of the Hi-Y. The junior Revue and one-act plays were benefited by Grubby's dancing and acting. Although Betty Grotenhuis was in the Class only one year, she has made many new friends. An lfcho typist, she is also a Senior Girl Reserve, Sophistication adds a certain charm to Berry Guen- ther's personality. Besides being president of the Footlights Club, she was in the A Cappella choir, A. B. Club, Senior Girl Reserves, and Courtesy Squad. Her athletic ability is an outstanding feature of Frances Huge, who is a Hiker. She also worked on Gloria and the Senior Play. Although Howard Haskins didn't belong to any clubs, his friendship was worth while to all those who knew him. l41l .. ,.., 53 ef l fiilfafi ..,. 1 . aixra Quiet and refined, Charles Hawkins is a fellow everyone liked and a willing class member. A little person with snappy eyes is Marie Hayes. A member of the Hikers' Club, she was also in the Girls' Meet. Robert Hendrickson is always in the midst oi things. Having a lead in the Senior Play, being on the Courtesy Squad, secretary of the Hi-Y, and head usher kept Bob busy. Demure and pleasant to know is Pauline Henke. Membership in the Hikers' Club and the Courtesy Squad were on her activity list. A quiet and reserved sort of person, Dorothy Hoag was on the Courtesy Squad and participated in the Girls' Meet. Jessie Hoeksrra has a reserved nature yet is a dili- gent worker and has promoted class activities to the best of her abilities, Endowed with plenty of pep, Donna Hoelzley enjoys working for school organizations. She served as secre- tary of the Amicitia Club, on the Courtesy Squad, and was in the Christmas pageant, Gloria, His own merit made his way. Neil Hogendyk gave a helping hand to all class activities. Mathematics and science interest him most. Ready, willing and able is Jean Holton especially in dramatics work. She capably helped on the Senior Play, Gloria, and the dramatics plays and served on the Courtesy Squad. He is quiet and very modest. Keith Holcon, although not well-known to many seniors, is well-liked by his friends. Witli a jolly sense of humor, Betty Hoover is active in school afiairs. An assembly usher, she served on the Courtesy Squad and was in the Girls' Meet. Being class manager of the Girl's Meet for three consecutive years proves Betty Houran's athletic ability. Vice-president of the A. B. Club and presi- dent of the Hikers, she also served as a senior usher. Shy Robert Hubka was most interested in academic work and had little time for extra-curricular activities although he was a member of the Courtesy Squad. A member of the A Cappella choir, Senior Girl Re- serves, and Hikers' Club, Marie Humphrey has a likeable personality and a line sense of humor. Short and snappy, always happy. Doris Hunt worked on the Senior Play and one-acts and was in the A Cappella choir, Senior Girl Reserves, and A, B, Club. You never saw Peg without a smile. Peggy Inger- soll was president of the A. B. Club, in the one-acts, choir, and Footlights Club. She also served as secre- tary of the junior Class and chairman of the recep- tion committee. Berry Jacobitz has plenty of pep which makes her a welcome member of any party, Full of fun--thats Beryl Jewell. Coming in her junior year, she pitched right in and became a member of the Courtesy Squad and Girl Reserves. She also participated in the Girls' Meet. i42l A friendly fellow who is nice to everybody, Gerald jones is on the Courtesy Squad, an assembly usher, and went out for baseball. Ronald Katha.n's liking for athletics is shown by his membership on both the track and football teams. William Kemp participated in class affairs by appear- ing in the junior Revue and by serving on the memorial committee. just an all 'round girl. jean Kennedy kept busy as a member of the A. B. Club, Senior Girl Reserve secretary. and in the Senior Honory Society, She was also in the one-acts and a Senior Play usher, The dramatic ability of jack King was shown by his line acting in the one-acts, Christmas Pageant, and Senior Play. The Honor Society and ushering for assemblies were his other activities. Short and sweet, Bernice Kinsley will never be for- gotten for her dancing in the junior Revue, She assisted in directing the dancing for last year's Revue and directed it alone this year. A little girl with a big personality-- that Nova Kitchen. Serving on the Courtesy Squad, she is a Hiker and a senior usher. A dark haired, dark eyed fellow with a likeable personality, Dependable Earl Kirrle is vice-president of both the Senior class and the Hi-Y and president of the choir. Quiet, with a certain dignity makes Ruth Klap popu- lar among her friends. Her outside interests are in the Senior Girl Reserves and A. B. Club. Her ready wit and sense of humor will take her places, Sveri Klar is a member of the Amicitia Club, secretary of the Footlights Club, a Senior Girl Reserve and was prompter for the Senior Play. David Kleiman will make a good business man. Dave ably served as Hi-Y treasurer, was on the Courtesy Squad and in the senior band, and took part in the Senior Play and junior Revue. Happy Helen jane Kortlander keeps busy as Student Council secretary, chairman of motto committee, co- chairman of the Courtesy Squad, and a member of the Hikers' Club. Although not well-known among his classmates, Edward Kramer is a helpful class member, He took part in no outside activities. Casting his lot with athletics, Norman Kruse VVLIS chosen an all-city track star for two consecutive years. Besides this he worked backstage on the dramatic productions. A member of the football team. Hi-Y Club, and trark manager, Wayde Kryger was lots of fun, He sang in the A Cappella choir and danced in the junior Revue, 'l'l1e little fellow with a candid camera. Raymond Kunst as secretary of the Camera Club, co-pho- tography editor of the Saga, and a Senior Play doorman. Right on top is Where you always find Guy Lambers. He has an excellent scholastic record and served on the Courtesy Squad. Pretty and peppy Betty Langeler was chosen snow queen last winter. Assistant art editor of the Saga, she is also in the choir and a Senior Girl Reserve, i43l ,0- E 1 54 6 sf as .. K 40' U' x QW Sports held the interest of Williani Langland as well as being a member of the Hi-Y Club. Bill was ,loseph in i'Gloria. A capable worker is Dorothy Landstra. Besides working on the Circulation staff of the licho, she ushered for the junior Revue and is in the Senior llonor Society. Harry Larson is not distinguished by outstanding extra-curricular work, but is a shy person liked by his Companions. His likeness for music was shown by the six-year membership of Kenneth Lawrence in the band. Kenny is also president of the Conservation Club and in the one-'mile relay on the track team. lie-ing sports editor of the Saga, assistant sports edi- tor of the lfcho, and a member of the track team proves the sport mindedness of Morris Leavitt. He was junior Class treasurer and chairman of the Class Day committee. Her adagio dancing distinguished Irene Lcemhuis. A willing worker in the Amicitia Club, she also offered her services to the Senior Girl Reserves. Dependability being one of her assets, Marian Lillie- berg served on the Courtesy Squad and took part in the Girls' Meet. His classmates heard little of Jack Lindcnthal, for he went his way quietly without attracting a great deal of attention, In his two years and a half at Creston, Roger Luidens became a popular fellow. He was chosen assistant business manager for the Senior Play, be- came secretary of the Science Club, a member of the Courtesy Squad, a Saga editor, and was in Gloria Raymond MacDonald was always willing to help. He was doorman for the Senior Play and was an active member of the Courtesy Squad. Matilda Maloney, known as Tillie to her friends, partook in the activities of the A. B. Club and Senior Girl Reserves. He favorite pastime is roller skating. Always scurrying around for news, Jean Markus gave her services to the Echo and Saga. She was a Senior Play usher and make-up chairman of the Junior Revue, A member of the Camera Club and co-photograpliy editor of the Saga, Harlow Marlett took much interest in photography. This cheerful fellow hopes to become a doctor. A senior assembly usher and in a junior Revue skit are the activities of Wilford Martindale. This friendly chap likes to talk. Although he appears quiet, Ardith McCall has a mischievous nature. A member of the Hi-Y and Boys' Science Club, he also was on the stage crew for the Senior Play and a junior Revue doorman. A quiet blonde is LaVerne McClain. Besides singing in the A Cappella choir he capably serves the Cour- tesy Squad. Actions often speak louder than words. This is true with LaVerne Meyer. She is a member of the Cour- tesy Squad. Full of pep and always ready to lend a helping hand, black-haired Ann Miller is active in the Hikers' Club, Senior Girl Reserves, and on the social com- mittee. Her cheerful face was often seen around the office as she worked there. l 44 l Deskin Miller shines as captain of the golf team, Chuck, who is also .1 member of the Hi-Y and the cast for Gloria, can be depended on for lots of fun, Smiling seemed to be a habit with Floyd Miller. He ushered for the one-acts and served on the Courtesy Squad. Floyd left school the end of the first semester. Jeanne Mills has a sweet, kind personality which made her popular among her classmates. Un the Courtesy Squad, she held positions as a senior usher and on the Senior Play property committee. Don Mol's ability for making friends is as good as his ability on the football field. Co-captain of the team, he also made the all-city team for two con- secutive years. A very willing and active class member is james Mol. l He can be ver' serious 'et has a 'ood sense of humor l 5 5 l which makes him popular. 3 His black curl' hair made Elvin Monschein envied l by many. Full of fun, he helps to make the class more peppy, i jane Morrison takes an interest in all class activities. She did little extra-curricular work, but was always loyal. Active in the Senior Girl Reserves Maxine Nastelske also served on the Courtesy Squad and as an as- sembly usher. Eva jean Newton is a brilliant student as well as being active on the Echo Staff, publicity committee for the Senior Play, and the Courtesy Squad. Athletics in the form of football took much of Arthur Oom's time. Although quiet, this big blonde fellow has a large capacity for fun. Here is a fellow who likes a good time. Tom Ortc belongs to the Hi-Y and holds a position on the Courtesy Squad, l jerry Palmer was the fellow who could tickle the l ivories in a big way. He was the writer of the music 1 . . l to the class song and submitted the idea for the words. Jean Park is a busy girl. Senior Class secretary, Ami- citia Club president, licho news editor, Saga co- clubs editor, Honor Society, and Courtesy Squad list the most important of her activities. Charmingly poised is Susan Partridge. A Senior Girl Reserve ring girl, she also sings in the senior girls' glee club, Remember her in The Pampered Darling? Frances Pearson is a member of the Footlights Club, A. B. Club, Senior Girl Reserves, and sings in the a capella choir. Blonde Dorothy Perkins is .1 more quiet member of the class. She is active in the Amicitia Club, Stu- dent Council, and on the Courtesy Squad. Industrious Norma Perkins was a Saga editor, litho copyreader, assistant director of the Senior Play, and secretary-treasurer of the Senior Honor Society. Quiet joseph Perrowski is claimed to be a good fel- low by his companions. However, he participated in few outside activities, l45l H 55 3 -251 r , its ,iii 95 14 I .f 2 5'-2 Always seen with a winning smile, Marjorie Phillips helped on the one-act plays and Gloria, Midge is a member of the Girl Reserves. Musically inclined Joyce Pleune played in both the band and orchestra and is a member of the Creston trio. Her sweet disposition will take her places. Demure and nice to know, Eileen Quiggle made many friends in her four years at Creston. Her faithfulness to class activities makes her a welcomi- class member. Mary Reedcz showed her interest in dramatics by being in the Senior Play and working on the dra- matics class productions. She is a Senior Girl Reserve and on the Courtesy Squad. iii Wlizit Marian Reidsma does is always done right. Besides being editor-in-chief of the Saga she be- longed to the A, B. Club and Senior Girl Reserves. All the worthy are not in the limelight. Eugene Ricketts is in the Student Council, Hi-Y, and worked on the junior Amateur show. Hazel Ricketts, a good student as well as a good all-'round girl, belongs to the Senior Girl Reserves, Amicitia Club, Senior Honor Society. She also danced in the junior Revue and helped on the Senior Play. One of the unsung heroes of the class, Don Riven- burg is active in the Hi-Y, was on the Senior Play business committee and a junior Revue doorman. Ilver ready for a good time, Harold Roberts showed HK his interest for the publications by being an editor on both the Iicho and Saga. Helen Rnesc did her part in keeping the halls clear by serving on the Courtesy Squad for three years. Helen also gave her services to the Hikers' Club. Lorraine Rosendall shone in the line arts. She was art editor of the Saga, in the junior Revue, Ami- citia and Footlights Clubs, a capella choir, and played Sari in The Adorable Spendthriftf' Co-captain uf the football squad and a member of the Hi-Y Club, Richard Ross is a quiet, likeable fellow and an enthusiastic class member. , Clair Saliers is happiest when he is teasing some- body. Chairman of the class photo committee, he is also a member of the Camera Club and Courtesy Squad. Self-assurance marks Shirley Saunders. Her interest in dramatics is shown by her membership in the Footlights Club, and the casts of the Senior Play and Gloria. Shirley served on the Courtesy Squad and reception committee. Although leaving school at the end of the hrst semester, Charles Scanlon will return to graduate with his class. He always lent his support to class projects. Quiet, reserved, and well-liked, Maurice Scanlon is kept busy as the Senior Class treasurer, basketball manager, and member of the Hi-Y. - Peppy and often up to some mischief is Harry Segard, who will be remembered for his very good playing on the football field. With a jolly sense of humor Ardith Shepard is an active class member. Ardith satisfies her interest in school publications by serving on the Echo cir- culation staff. 'A 461 i 'S fN3 !,A2 Because she is very quiet and studious not many of us know Janet Shiels as the willing worker and good companion she is. Full of fun and ready of Wit is Helen Shuker. Her interest in dramatics was satisfied by being in the casts of the Senior Play, Gloria, and a member of the Footlights Club, Helen is vice-president of the choir and a Senior Girl Reverse. Shy and reserved, Jean Sinke centered most of her interests on scholastic rather than extra-curricular ictivities. Although jean wasn't in school the last term she will return to graduate with her class. A quiet chap with a pleasing personality, Leslie Slocum participated in few outside activities but is well-liked by his fellow class members, Reserved and rather shy, Carl Smith is a good student and possesses many worthy friends. Although Marjorie Smith left school in February, her quiet manner was missed by her classmates. A capella choir, Girl Reserves, Hikers, and Girls' Meet list the activities of unassuming Betty Snyder. We will never forget Margaret Soper's charming smile and pleasing ways. Being president of the Senior Girl Reserves, treasurer of the Student Coun- cil, and receiving her all-city honor list only a few of her achievements. A quiet girl with very red hair, Wanda Soper, has real ability in art, the subject in which she majored. Cooperative is the word for Carmen Sorenson. Besides ushering for the Senior Play, she took part in the annual Girls' Meets. Marian Steenbergen is a tall girl with a sweet natural personality everyone admires. Although he participated in few extra activities, Ivan Stehouwer is a good fellow to know and to have as a friend. We'll always remember Paul Stellema by his evera lasting smile. A member of the track team, he also belonged to the Hi-Y and Saga Staff. Paul worked as assistant stage manager for the Senior Play. Always ready and willing. Sadie Stoepker gave her services to the A. B. Club, Senior Girl Reserves, Courtesy Squad, and was a part of the junior Revue Cast. Leonard Stouten is a grand pal to those who know him best. A willing helper, he worked on the one- ic s and had a part in Gloria. Robert Straayer distinguished himself in dramatics work. A lead in The Adorable Spendthriftf' a part in the one-acts, and stage work on Gloria,' were only a few of his activities. Bob is Hi-Y secretary and was junior Class president. Neal Tamboer's peppy personality gained him many friends. His athletic ambitions were satisfied by his membership on the baseball team. He also belongs to the Hi-Y. Pleasant to know is Evelyn Timmer, who always has 1 smile for everyone. Serving as call girl for Gloria and helping behind the scenes for the unior Revue were some of her outside activities. A i471 saw . Al .. V -.Y ,, ik W . 3, ,i., , . , ' ildgvlf 52,9 B- ta Leaving at the end of the tirst semester, Virginia Tompkins was mostly interested in academic work rather than outside activities. Elmer Troost, who was kept busy working during much of his time outside of school, had little oppor- tunity for extra-curricular activities. Although quiet and earnest Robert Troosr has an interesting personality which makes him a good classmate. Shirley Vander Boegh possesses two snappy dark eyes that are always looking for fun. During her years at Creston she has been a loyal member of the Courtesy Squad. Anything musical attracted James Vander Heide. President of the senior band, a senior orchestra member, and on the class song committee, he also has been active in the Hi-Y. Jack Vander Honing is a genial member of the class of '40, who could often be seen selling paddle-pops in the front hall on Thursdays. He managed the football team this year. The fellow who can rattle off tongue twisting words as easy as falling off a log i thats Leonard Vander Linde. The senior orchestra, Senior Play, and junior Revue were among his activities. One of the most promising baseball pitchers in the city, tall Neal Vander Woude, also served as doora man for the Senior Play and junior Revue. A loyal friend is Orville Van Eck. He will be remembered for his saxophone playing the senior band. Being co-captain of the basketball team shows Carl Van Oeveren's ability in the game. Often known as Gaga to his friends, he is always willing to help. Although quiet and reserved, she is a good friend to those who know her best. Betty Van Oflen is a Senior Girl Reserve and has participated in the annual Girls' Meets. Diversified interests make Mae Van't Hof an inter- esting person. Vice-president of the Amicitia Club and an Echo copyreader, she is also a Senior Girl Reserve, senior usher, and on the Courtesy Squad. An unassuming individual who goes his way in an earnest manner is Robert Van Wingen. Although he has no outside interests, he is a welcome class member. Always ready to have a good time, Dorothy Van Ysseldyke capably served as circulation manager for the Echo staff during the first semester of this year. A capable member of the Courtesy Squad, jean Van Zalen is also an active member of the Conser- vation Club. Coming to Creston in her junior year, Marian Verhey pitched right in and became an active class member. She joined the Girl Reserves and took part in the Girls' Meet. Her sweet nature makes many friends. Dora Vincent acted in the one-acts. Gloria, and danced in the junior Revue. Besides this, she is a member of the Senior National Honor Society, Girl Reserves, and A. B. Club. Dignihed and reserved is tall, blonde Wanda Vinkemulder, who danced in the Junior Revue. Wfanda finished school at the close of the first term. l48l Barbara Vyn is always helping her neighbor. Barb received her all city honor in girls' athletics, worked on the Courtesy Squad, Echo staff, Senior Play selec- tion committee, and the dramatics productions. Beneath the unassuming appearance of Evelyn Wal- ters lies a good-natured personality. Ethel was not active in extra-curricular work. A friend tried and true is hard to find but Dorine Warner is one. Her time outside of school was taken up by the Hikers Club, Senior Girl Reserves, Echo Staff, and Courtesy Squad. Always busy is vivacious Ruth Weber. Peggy served on the Student Council, Courtesy Squad, in the Senior Girl Reserves, Honor Society, and was an Echo and Saga editor. She also took part in Gloria, one-acts, and the Senior Play. Cheerful of disposition, willing of spirit, Thelma Weller is always ready to lend a helping hand, Serving on the Student Council and Courtesy Squad took much of Jule Westra's time. He is outstanding in Hi-Y work being president of the organization and also president of the Kent County Inter Hi-Y Council. Capableness is a virtue of Alice Willet. Although she left school in February, she is graduating with her class. Quiet and difficult to become acquainted with, Laura Wilson took little time for extra-curricular work. She also left school at the end of the first term. Her cheerful personality and pleasant smile marks Marjorie Wilson at every gathering. An Echo Staff member, she also ushered for the Senior Play. Her attractive dimples make many a girl envious of Ethel Wolbers. Demur and pleasant to know, she worked on the one-act plays sponsored by the dramatics classes. Shy and unassuming is tiny Virginia Wood, who was a member of the class for one semester only. Always going, Walter Wood has accomplished much in his school career. President of the Student Council and chairman of the Courtesy Squad, he was a mem- ber of the Senior Play cast and active in Red Cross work. Varied are the interests of Wilma Wood. She gave her services to the Senior Girl Reserves, Conservation Club, class memorial committee and typed for the Echo. Marilyn Woodard proved her ability to put over a party by her work as chairman of the Smorgas- board. Besides working on the junior Revue and Senior Play, she belongs to the Girl Reserves and a capella choir. An earnest, reliable boy who adds much to the class, Don Worfel, took part in the Christmas pageant, Gloria. Hazel Ypma is active in many helds. Besides being in the junior Revue and Senior Play, she serves the Senior Girl Reserves and Courtesy Squad. Her work on the one-acts and Gloria proves her interest in dramatics, Mae Zwiers was a member of the class for only one year. f49l ' .fr 1105 fy. 'F if FY' ' 1 QQ .rr- WR No Pictures Sam Burgess, Paul Crosby, Lawrence Dryer, Vernon Goldner, Leon Howe, Peter Vander Meer. l50l CLASS COLORS Bright Green and Gold CLASS MOTTO Through Labor's Gates - Success Awaits These three students are planning to attend summer school to get credits needed for graduation. Being a class member for only one year and it half, Haydn Fox is not well-known by his classmates but those who are acquainted with him say he is a good fellow. Betty Gates, although a quieter member of the class, is a good friend and willing worker, Although Betty Jane Tobias left school for one semester, she again joined the class in her senior year. She gave her services to the Girl Reserves for three years and worked on the Senior Play. CLASS SONG By jerry Palmer and Rhoda Brunsink Hail! Creston High, friend of days gone by, The class of '40 honors you. Conflicting thoughts our hearts do rend, as our school days X near their end, ' And we start our journey rough, untried, and new. Training and schooling, firm ruling, too, Will give us pow'r to rise and shine, As the class departs, there's a place in our hearts That we'll keep for you, dear school of mine. 3 Alma Mater, fair to see, so dear to us you'll ever be, i As on to vict'ry gloriously we'll send a cheer for the yes- teryear. Through labor's gates success awaits , Your precepts true will ever shine, We bid good-bye to Creston High, So, farewell, school of mine. So farewell, school of mine. 'llmclafia x junior class officers of 1940 are: Above: Don Scranton, president: jim Maitner, vice- presidentg Lois johnson, secretary: Barbara Clay, treasurer. ff , 3545 ,t L L P3 , Y? ef Franklin jay Rens, honorary member of the Junior Class. t 52 l Below: Elaine Hancock, songbird from the eighth grade, sings at the junior Amateur Hour. Iunior Vikings Make History Starting oti' with a bang the junior Class of 1940 elected as their president, Don Scranton, vice-president, James Maitner, secretary, Lois johnsong and treasurer, Barbara Clay. On january 18, they presented the annual junior Ama- teur Hour with Henry Dykman chosen as master of cere- monies. ln charge of business, was James Maitnerg stage, Melbourne Worfel, talent, jean Blanfordg music, Lois johnson, Jerry Palmer, doormen, Bill Andersong advertis- ing, LaVerne lfyansg printing, Fred Toddg and publicity, Donald Semcyn. Witli the profits of the Amateur Show the Junior Revue was given May ll and 12, with jack Bulson, Leonard Gates, Katherine Hoeksema, Lois johnson, Shirley John- son, Howard Klomparens, james Maitner, Don Scranton, Grace Soper, joan Ter Moten, jack De Young as commit- tee chairmen. On May 15, Franklin Reds, son of the jr. Class advisor, Mr. jay Rens, made his appearance and was immediately elected an honorary member of the junior Class of 40. After the Junior Revue the class began at once to make plans for the junior-Senior Prom, held May 25. Seated at the desk is Lois johnson, secretary. Grouped around her are: Dorothy Wilson, Don Scranton, Grace Soper, jim Maitner, Leonard Gates, joan Ter Molen Howard Klomparens, and Barbara Clay. 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Lorraine Brown Lucille Brown Herbert Butterfield Elizabeth Byl Dorothy Byle Betty Alyea Arlene Anderson Bettylou Anderson Eunice Anderson Richard Barnum Eleanor Becker Willard Bergsma Betty Bishop Norma Bolt Virginia Boot Orville Bowman Bill Braman Catherine Buell Geraldine Buell Sally Burch jerry Butler Karen Carlyon Maynard Carpenter Evelyn Cantile Marjorie Ann Candela Ruth Carr Bill Chadwick Jack Chalmers Doris Chase Betty Chinnow Robert Collins -Eugene Conran Bob Cooper Rosemary Cordes Roger Davenport Robert Davidson Mary Davis Barbara Day Janet De Graaf Maxine De Haan Betty De Korne Marie De Korte Betty Devereaux Eleanor De Vries Lorraine De Vries Donald De Young Donald Dykstra Virginia Elkins Douglas Evans Florine Evans Barbara Fuller Crystal Fuller Doris Fuller Harry Fuller Crystal Gillespie Forrest Gillespie Mary Gingrich Henry Glass Charles Harrison Esther Hanson Arlene Hand Lola Hamilton l55l Peggy Clemens Teresa Cobb Lois Cole Alwyn Coleman Earl Cowdin La Vonne Cross Bob Curtis Mary Daniels Rose De Bartolo Phyllis De Bree Leonard De Bres Ruth Decker Marie De Loof Wendell De Maagd Harvey De Mann Beverly Denton Lorraine Dingman Richard Dodge Edward Dryer Thelma Ducavas Dorothy Faasen Kathleen Fingleton Bob Fischer Marvin Flanders Lloyd Fuller Helen Gabrick Jeanne Gallagher Bob Gilbo Jack Goulooze Charles Gravelin Wallace Gravelyn Edward Grundman Therma Hall Jack Hall Barbara Haas Marylynn Harroun Irene Hart Gretchen Hartel Henry Haynes Louise Hertig John Hewartson Donald Hillis Mate Hislop Clifford Howe Barbara Howes Cloah Hudson James Hulsapple Edward Jensen Lorraine Johnson Frances Jones Russell Jourdan Carlyle King Cathleen King Virginia Klap Margaret Ann Koert Jack Laman Mary Lambers Robert Lampen Rosena Lamphear Emelene Linderman Lois Lingenfelter Betty Losey Dale Lothamer Arlene McConnell Dorothy McDaniel Harold McFarlane Dorothy McGarry Paul Messer William Meyer Howard Middleton Russell Mieras Marian Mol Evelyn Moll Donna Monschein Maxine Mosser Donald Newton Ruth Niehaus Joe Noorthoek Donna Oberlin Don Osenga Gary Palma Jack Patten Bill Patterson Neva Peterson Leonard Pleune Joseph Poelman Jean Poley Roger Reames Robert Reedtz Doris Rich John Reimer Doris Hedberg Mary Heitz Bob Hensch Lillian Herman Joan Hogue Laura Holm Kenneth Holmes Eleanor Hoover Irene Husar James Hyde Dorothy Jackman Mary Jean Jager Ethel Karvelis Alice Keelean William Keena Arthur Kimber Runella Krueger Shanna Kuieck Don Laansma Marguerite Lake Jack Larsen Maxine Larsen Josephine Larson Mary Lindenthal Helen Lutz June Lyons Russell MacLaren Madeline McCann Ella Mae McQueston Vivian Maloney June Martin Bendert Mellema Donald Miller Eileen Miller Ray Miller Ben Mol Lorraine Muste Betty Myers Wesley Myrick Joe Naperola Helen Ogden Eugene Olmstead Christine Oom Helen Osborn Gene Patterson Margaret Patterson Geraldine Patow Carol Peterson Donald Pollie Herbert Post Georgia Price Guy Racey William Riley Margaret Ripley Cornelius Rippens i57l Tenth Grade Tenth Grade Helen Roberts Eugenia Robinson Nancee Rockwell Maurice Roguska Dorothy Schaenclorf Barbara Scharlow Roger Schuiling June Scranton Joe Skrabic Teresa Slocum George Slykhouse Darwin Smith Bob Stanley Martin Stadt Bessie Squires Earl Spoors Charles Stiehl Lois Stevenson Roma Stevens Robert Stellema Grace Struik Don Strope Marjorie Stowie Virginia Stoutjestlyk Margaret Sturrus Donald Sullivan Irving Sullivan Jacqueline Sutton Frank Tefft Gladys Tefft Nancy Terkeurst Jessie Ter Molen Jo Anne Toenjes Robert Tompkins Edith Torrance Harry Truckle John Vander Laan Henry Vander Linde Neil Vander Male John Ronda Edward Rose John Rosendall George Schad Viola Scrivener Jack Shoemaker John Simmons Eugenya Sivertson Ethel Smith Forrest Smith Harold Smith Lois Ann Smith Shirleyann Sparks Wesley Smith Mary Ellen Smith Marian Smith Rae Steils Lenore Stehouwer Edward Stefaniak Kathryn Starn Robert Stouten Lou Etta Storz Orva Stocking Norma Stinson Merry Swan Celeste Tappan Jack Tate Maurice Taylor Bill Terry Max Thiede Iris Thompson Roberta Timmer Gloria Tuffs John Vander Giesen Robert Vanderheide Eleanor Vander Laan Roger Vander Voord Royce Vander Voord Lawrence Van Dyke Josephine Vander StelMarie Van Ess Mary Louise Van HillMargaret Van Zalen Gertrude Van Houte Catherine Van Stee Beverly Van Wingen James Visser Bertha Voshol Ruth Wagner Jerry H. Warren Phyllis Wertz Bob Wescott Henrietta Westerhof Harold Wiersum Robert Winters Mae Wolbers Theola Wolverton Barbara Wood l58l Jack Venema Jean Ver Heulen Reta Verlin Marie Washburn Janice Waters Virginia Way Gerald Weaver Bob Williams Irene Williams Bob Wilson Helen Winters Florence Woodbury Bernice Zagunny Betty Zelclam Ivan Zimmerman T' 4 V' MW mg junk- , .,Af5f,? , EER -4:1 vw ,MWQW Ninth Grade Ramona Adamson Helen Addington Barbara Aldering ,loan Allchin Beverly Anderson Marie Baltutat Anna Barker Eleanor Barnes Orva Bartholomew Gordon Bauer Donald Biggs Carl Blackall Bob Blake Lucille Block jim Blymeir Bob Breckon Garold Brenner Eva Marie Brillinger Bernard Broekema Wilfred Brown Ben Bush Marjorie Bush .lohn Byker Francis Byrne Barbara Carpenter Florence Carpenter William Carpenter james Carr George A. Cavano Wayne Cavner James Coleman ,lohn Command Elaine Conover Edward Courter Helen Cummings Keith Davis Charles Day Virginia Dayton ,lay De Boer Ben Decker Maxine Dennis Vivian Dent Arnold Deoung Floyd De Shane Shirlie Dronkers Joyce Droter Harold Du Bois Leatrice Dupler Orval Eisner james Empie Maxine Evans Clifford Feutz Crystal Finch Dorothy Frazee Evelyn Freeman Dan Freiberg Louise Gardener Ralph George Evelyn German l6Ul Betty Averill Fred Averill Lola Gene Bailey Barbara Balbach Helen Bergsma Jane Bernard Bee Beuker Mac Biener Barbara Bolender ,loan Boot Jack Boss Walter Bradcoski Louis Buffham Carl Bulson Delores Burniewicz Betty Burns Betty Cahill .lean Caldwell Floyd Calkins Ruth Calkins Judy Chadwick Robert Cherry Robert Clawson Clinton Cline Betty Datema Minnie Datema Roberta David Lois Davidson George Derker Mary De Hamer Johanna De Korte Henry Demmink Lucille De Windt Sarah Dieleman Keith Dodge Gloria Drake Robert Duke Newton Dukes Dorothy Endress Bonnie Evans Don Firth Marie Fitzgerald Virginia Fritch Dorothy Gabrick Don Gilman Birdie Glenn Phil Gordon Gordon Gravelyn jean Greve Quentin Grewats Betty Growe Royal Hand Kathryn Hargreaves Keitha Harmon Jean Hartman James Heeringa Hattie Hogendyk Lois Holton Louise Howard Pauline Hubrecht Paul Hunsberger Barbara Jager Barbara Johnson Edward johnson Emily Johnson Lucile johnson Betty Kline Millie Klomparens Junior Knoll Earl Knutson, jr. Sarah Koehn Josephine Kamminga Don Karp Irene Keen Peggy Keena Dorothy Kempf Mark Kuhn Kenneth Kutchin Isla Mae Kuzee Ted Langeler Thelma Lawrence Arthur Longcore Lois Losey William Lowe Bob Lynch Lois Lyon Doris McClain Lorraine McClain Doris McFarlane Clifford McMann jack Mosher Donna Mulder Robert Myers Martina Nortier Harry Osterwal Maynard Oosting Alva Oslin Norma Ostrom Patricia Parsaca David Peterson Kathleen Petersen Ralph Peterson Frederick Pleune Lorraine Pleune Robert Poelman Howard Growe Lola Guy Constance Hall Constance C. Hall Roger Hendricks John Hendriksc jacqualine Hill Helene Hobby Clinton Hunt Ester Hunt Norine jacobitz Roland Jacobitz Mary Ann johnson Bobby jones Maxine Jones Ruth Jourdan Abraham Kooiman Louis Kramer Fadalis Krueger Kenneth Krusell Dorothy Kersjcs Dorothy Klap Jack Klan Isadore Kleiman Ivan Lawyer Betty Lee Robert Leitelt Leslie Lewis Robert Magennis Eileen Manke Shirley Manning Priscilla Martin Frank Meulenberg Lenora Mieras jack Miller Hellen Morris Stewart Myers Don Newberry Roy Orrin Nancy Osenga Eleanor Pell Jeanette Perkins Robert Peterson Margaret Pierce Florence Porter Margaret Purchase I6 Ninth Grade Ninth Grade Marvin Quay Arlene Racey Joseph Rathbun Delorese Rawson Bruce Reames Gerald Roberts Ralph Roberts Robert Robinson Richard Rose Henry Rosendall Bob Sage jack St. John Dick Scanlon Doris Schestag Robert Scranton Robert Simon Betty Simonsen Clarron Sivertsen Donald Slocum William Smalligan Louise Spahr Clifford Spangenberg Charles Steed jack Stegmier Florence Stein Arthur Stoutriesdyk Joyce Streeter Lillian Stropaul O. 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Stuck Ned Stuits Frances Thompson Margaret Thompson Jack Toot Ronald Troost Florence Tuinstra Dan Vander Broek Margaret Vanderhoff Anna Vander Jagt Marian Vander Kooy James Vander Linde James Van Dyke jay Van Dyke Roger Van Dyke Arthur Van Eck Bill Van Luyn ,loan Van Malsen Mary Van Oflen Elaine Viergever Arlene Vis Shirley Vis june Warren Roberta Jane Way Richard Weber Eldona Weller Jay Wensink Bud Wiersum Virginia Wilson Earl Wolford Dorothy Woody l62l Thelma Reed Lucille Ricketts Kenneth Ripma Nellie Rippens Frank Rosenzweig Peter Roskamp Arlene Rowe Lorraine Ryke Violet Scrivener Max Shaw Raymond Sherman Jack Sidor Beatrice Smith Betty Smith Marjorie Smith Lloyd Soper Oliver Steinfort Bertha Stephens Orlie Stocking Ralph Stott Patricia Sweet Arthur Ter Molen Hugh Terpening Elaine Thomas Ruth Turner Don Vachon Doris Van Belzen Eloise Vanden Broe julia Vander Veen k William Vander Veen Lois Vander Woude Jack Van Dyke Bonnie Van Houten junior Van Huisen Wayne Van Leeuwe Johanna Van Loon Joe Van Zytveld Margaret Verwys Lorraine Visner Irene Visser Esther Webster Theodore Weill Gray Williams Norman Williams Eugene Yakes Beatrice Zahm I1 f , fwfr ' 1 ,f ...f ,A ., I K2 ,J .ff :I N. fskfggh 5 1' f,,J -4, M J fJA ' ff . ,,, Wm, 4' , . 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Berry Robert Brigstock Louella Brooks Louise Brooks Burt Brown Jean Brown Evelyn Burns Grace Bush Bill Butler Bob Butler Elizabeth Byker Karen Campbell Lorraine Candela Virginia Captain Lillian Carlson Esther Carlyon Marjorie Chapman Celia Cole Vivian Coller Eunice Collier jack Cooligan Don Cross Doralee Cuddington Bette Culver Jean Datema Margaret Davidson Charles De Lange Harriet Den Boer Barbara De Nise Bob De Roo Caroline De Roo Sally Dubois Robert Dunfee Donald Elenbaas Donald Farrington Keith Frasier Jean Geldersma Paul Geldhof Phyllis Gibson Margaret Glass Bill Gorman Geraldine Hall Gordon Hamacher Barbara Hamilton Elaine Hancock Alvira Hansen Bernice Heemstra Nancy Hendricks Rose Hendrikse Barbara Hertig Betty Hesselink Marguerite Hill Dorothy Hoeve Betty Hoogerhyde Beverly Howard Orville Hoxie Neil Ingersoll Beatrice jacobitz Bernard Johnson Donna johnson Lloyd johnson l54l Margaret Balk Eileen Baltutat Shirley Baltutat Juanita Bard Leatrice Blackall George Bliss Harry Bont Jack Bos Robert Bruinsma Loren Brunsink Marilyn Buck Roger Bullock Martin Byle Helen Cahill Patricia Cahill Elaine Cambier Gladys Carpenter Clara Carr Hazen Carr Marilyn Caukin Betty Cooley Betty Cornell Roy Cowell Harold Cramer Doris Dean john De Groot Helen De Haan Nellie De Hamer Eleanor De Roo Kenneth De Young Roger De Young Eileen Dingman Donald Freiburgcr Alice Fry Barbara Gates Elmer Gates Barbara Goulooze Edward Cvravelyn Arthur Grover Frank Grover Pearl Hansen Marion Hanson Marjorie Hanson Gustav Hazekamp Alice Hewartson Robert Higgins Robert Hileman Roger Hileman Charles Huffman Betty Humphrey Doris Hutchinson Patsy Impens Marie Johnson Maude johnson Roger Johnson Irvin Jones Maxine Jourden Marjorie Kahler Marjorie Karsies Shirley Keller Norman Kelly Rollin Lamphear Marvin Laansma George Lautenbach Mary Louise Lettinga Laura Lindsay Robert Marlett Joan Marquardt Mary Masters Richard Masters Bill Maycroft Erma Meyers Clifford Mieras Erma Miller Robert Miller Eleanor Miner Russell Myrick Barbara Nielsen Ethel Oberlin Isla Mae 0'Donnell Terrance Olson Carol Patow Marie Patterson Ruth Patterson Wallace Pearson Berdan Peck Charles Phillips Duane Price Jack Racey Millicent Randall Phyllis Randall Edward Rockwell Barbara Romkema Anna Marie Rose Annafred Sack Geraldine Savage Carl Shoemaker Nate Slack Betty Smith Dick Smith Robert Smith A. 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Stoutjesdyk Jennie Stoutjesdyk Joan Stover Jack Straayer Lois Struik Elizabeth Terkeurst Rosemary Thiebout Harry Thurkettle Edna Tickner Beverley Timmerman Madeline Vd.Breggen Ruth Vander Jagt is ander Koo Lo V y Barbara Vander Laan Jean Vandervoorrl Jack Ver Heulen Marvin Viergever Herbert Voshol Margaret Wad eman Barbara Waldmiller Richard Way Betty Lou Westveer James White Shirley Wieten Alfred Wilkins Tom Kraai Dorothy Krueger Arlene Kryger Charlotte Ladner Barbara Locke Gordon Lucasse Dick Mac Millian June Marcus Betty Meindertsma Stewart Meyerink Dorothy McCormick James McDonald Marilym Moll Eileen Morgan Beverly Morris William Morris Bill Otte Billy Palma Dick Palmer Lola Bell Papke Miloine Pierce Charles Perry Arlene Pett Virgil Phelps Jennie Ranes Bill Raynes Patricia Rifenberg Edwina Robinson Lois Schule Edwin Schollart gean Seys ally Shaw Karl Staven Betty Jane Stellard John Stevenson Mary Stone Sally Stuit Virginia Sutton Shirley Swart Marlyn Taylor Janet Tompkins June Trendt Bernard Tuinstra Charles Vachon JacquelineVanHattum Christine VanHolstyn Lucille Van Houte Jean Vaughan Bonnie Warber Chris Warber Elaine Waters Jean Watrous Jeanette Williams George Wilson Ralph Wood Nelly Worst lB5l Eighth Grade Seventh Grade l Ellen Alberda Constance Albers Gordon Aldering Charlene Ammerman Susan Anderson Jack Baker Elma Boltutat Francis Barber Howard Bergman June Blackall Dorothy Brabb Norma Brillinger Howard Broekema Norman Brown Richard Brown Gwendollee Carlberg Lyle Carr Rosetta Carroll Thelma Carter Bernard Cavner 1 , John Collier, Jr. Gloria Cornell Donlad Cory Pauline Covell Kenneth Cross Bob De Bruyn Jane De Fouw Gordon De Graaf Wm. De Groot Ruth De Mann Alice De Shane Gordon De Witte Maryam Drolema Harry Drozd Betty Du Bois Welma Ferwerda Betty Feutz Donna Fike Harry Filkins Louise Fitzgerald Lynn Frede Robert Funk Carl Garlock Arthur Gates Joyce Geldersma Bernard Grewats Richard Grundman Virginia Growe Louise Gruesbeck Donna Mae Haan Carl Hanson Dorothy Heller Rose Hewartson Merlin Holton Robert Holtz Clyde Hudson Doris Hudson Harley Huffman Lorraine Jackman Pauline Jager Doris Johnson Stewart Johnson Alvina Jones Ruth Jones Robert Kahler Donna Koopman Edward Koster Shirley Kowalski Charles Kramer l66l Louis Andrews Bonnie Arends Robert Austin Yvonne Louise Baas Izola Blough Warren Bolthouse Thomas Boorsma Betty Borst Walter Bruce Evelyn Burke George C. Burr, Jr. Geraldine Butler Elizabeth Chapin James Chassee Charmaine Chinnow Robert Christians Lois Davidson Jaklyn Davis Lois Dean Frank De Bartolo Earl De Neut Norma Denton Norman Denton Robert Diamond Marie Ducabage Betty Eicholitz Robert Fatum Gerald Felix Emajean Forsetlund Frank Foster Carolyn Fox Lyle Frede Richard Gibson Dorothy Goodfellow Jacquelyn Goodwin Charles Gorski Dick Haas Arlene Hall Robert Hamilton Frances Hansen Robert Hoogcrhyde Monette Houes Annabell Howe Paul Hubrecht Kenneth Jansma Pearl Jensen Dorothea Jerrils Arlah Johnson George Kastorline Donald King Naida Kirby Dorothy Kooiman Charles Kubiak Douglas La Forrest Benny Lambert Phyllis Landstra Marjorie Langeler Joyce Larson Don Lautenbach Clifford Lawrence Richard Loomis Bill Luckey Lawrence Madsen Shirley Meinke Lyle McCann Leo Miller Wesley Miller Lee Moerland James Mosher Oma Monroe Caroline Nielsen Ray Nuberg George Oberlin Robert Oberlin Wilma Olree Mary Lou Pettit Jay Poelman Donald Pollie Sophie Preblo Norma Proctor Corrine Riley Bill Ripley Betty Robinson Joyce Rodarmer Raymond Russell Patricia Scrivener Billy Sherd Edward Sherd Beatrice Sherman Phyllis Sierveld George Slocum Dona Lee Smith Lois Jean Smith John Smith Junior Smith Katherine Stellema Juanita Stewart Robert Stewart Margaret Stuits Peter Sturrus Eleanor Ter Molen Ruth Alice Tournell Betty Truckle Barbara Leary Eloise Lettinga Clinton Lindhout Jeanne Livingston Malvin McCarthy Marian McKee Mary Lou Mieras Calvin Miller Harriet Moore Mary Ann Morford James Murray Judith Mulder Neoma Oossee Harriett Osenga Jean Overbeck Dona Jean Palmaticr Robert Quick Marion Ranes Doris Reed Polly Richards Isabell Savage Donald Seaholm Barbara Schneider Ralph Schoegge Harriet Simons Helen Simons Betty Sitterding Gordon Sivertson Shirley Stanely Elizabeth Stegmier Marilyn Steinbrecher Lloyd Steinfort Jack Stoken Jean Stoken Beverly Storz Norma Sutton Bruce Vander Klipp Robert Vander Linde Ruth Vander Lind Lorraine VandenBout Kay Vander Molen Joyce VanderHeide Roger Vander Molen Fred Vanderveer Barbara Van Dyke Doris Van Ess Marian Van Ess Margaret Voutila Wallace Volwiler George Wademan Ernest Wagner Leota Walker Phyllis Weaver Arlene Welch Arvin Wells Clifford Wells Donald Wert Roy Wildney Mary Willard Lavina Williams Jacqueline Wollney Peter Van Ess John Van Loon Donald Verhage Norma Von Ehr William Wall Floyd Walsworth Geraldine Warner Kenneth Way Patricia Wescott Marjorie Westra Alice Whip Donna Weiten Lawrence Workman Mary Yost Mary Jane Ypma l67l Seventh Grade 4 V , W.. , W , , .. . .r... ,. ,.vvA :L H get 4 z' SQ ' Vi , ' ' 5 '. c' Q' te. 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XSS' .I m QW-1153351 ' .5 1 wifi as A if f7 t'5'f,lxL fT u ,sg -, J X V .455 , V2-5 , 4 Z' 4-fig. 1 ' 'af'2z '5'75ff5f W ' -2 352415 ei I ' 4'?tY4L -'fr' gf-f: ' . an fy W J : A' ,f'wlfgi,1 ' ,ffl I L, 425535553 . , A -497' I , - . - M 2 ,. .. QMEQY Q if - , - I , ,ml L05 1 527553 ,.f V li ' ' ,iv , J li X 'uf nv Q . W5 F Wy - X 9154 - 45' 7 ' I :lv ., ' -'kv-.-,L.,f , X '-3 4 U ,L R . ,Y V i, i ,,.. ..,.,..,f- XX Rei Y 'B PR, Strength Viking Warriors Maul Opposition Like all Vikings, Crestonites show the utmost interest in sports. When this year's football warriors finished the season with a tie for second place with Ottawa in the city league a feeling of pride pre- vailed throughout the student body. Led by their co-captains, Don Mol and Dick Ross, Creston's foot- ball warriors met Holland in the enemy camp and suffered a 6-0 set back. ln the first league contest the Polar Bears fought a 0-0 tie with Central High's Hilltoppers at Houseman field. Creston's vengance at this tie was taken out against Tech High, when they administered a 26-7 de- feat to the vocational squad. South's field was the scene of a 6-0 defeat handed to Catholic Central's Parochials. Under the lights of Houseman field the Norsemen fought out a bitter 0-0 tie with Union's Red Hawks. South's speed and power proved too much for the Bear war- riors in the next conflict when they received a 7-0 defeat. For the first time, Creston travel- ed to Battle Creek to inflict a 7-6 defeat upon the cereal city eleven in a fast, rushing game. Back home again Creston's Bears met and tied Ottawa, 6-6. The last game of the season was with Benton Harbor, whose power crushed the Bear squad, 34-0. At the end of the season, Cres- ton placed two men on the All- City squad. These two Nordic heroes are Don Mol, star tackle, and Roy Davis, stellar guard. l7Ul Upper left: Smith carrying the ball, makes an abrupt stop, while Gates, Oom, and Kathan come on the run to help. Upper center: Van concentrates on maneuvers, while Maitner looks on. Upper right: Backfield action in the Tech game, involving Bailey, Maitner, Evans, and Noorthoek. Second row right: Kathan and Davis after a Cath- olic Central runner. Center, left: Kruse, backfield man, forced out of action with a bad ankle. Center, right: A fumble with Davis attempting to get it, while Blandford and Van Blooys pass on in front of it. Fourth row, left: Coach Van Wingen gives in- structions rluring a practice session. Fourth row, right: Oom, Ross, Davis, Mol, and Smith close in on a Tech runner. Bottom left: Bailey assists in bringing down a Catholic runner. Bottom center: The line-up before the ball snaps. Bottom right: Grinwis annexes the extra point while Ross 1663 lands hard. fmwwwfv ,Hwwwf 4. , 'E Q X few ? i t liiwgit ' -, ,. 'mtv ' E 4 55 . Z9 32. 'W t 5 ri: fgg 5 tr :6':: ft E : , . ...,.- : F SUE! X . 4429 i,..: . ..,, ,. . D. Gerken . Aaron . Bailey J. Bulson J. De Young Coach Henry Schrump. Polar Bears Show Speed A small, fast, and scrappy bunch of war- riors was the basketball squad of 1939-40. A record of tive wins and seven losses gave the Bears the third spot in the city standings. Ably led by Mr. Henry Schrump, coach, the Polar Bears played their best game in downing the Union Red Hawks in an over- time battle, 23-22. Thrilling encounters were experienced in the Ottawa and South affairs while Davis Tech also put up great fights against Creston. Captaining the team and playing steady ball all season earned Robert Cook, guard, All-City honors. J. Noorthoek J. Polaskey 7 H A . H. Swart Y . 1,' . i . A , '.,.., s 'qzvl ,.,, ag, , . J. Mull Capt. R. Cook Capt, C. Van Oeveren Q arf . W' ag, , .,., , ., . . iiz t is 22 r r To A ,a I 4 w s . .....a . c '1'2 ...- 1 L -iiii i I iiiiii 1 . -. .. .,,. 1 1-'55, A 'Q' ' af s :'i2 ' . FEL' 3fj'f'? ,fi31f ' as ..-QRS Tb i 2 ' N ...,. ...Q V f i 2 f E5 .. .361 4 ',i:':-:' i V . ' -. ' - 1 . 0 ' ' Iii. 6' A' . ' .4 . Q 1- .25-1 'MQ .S M fi 'iv-' 'Y K g ..,..,? I . ..W f E . 1,55 2... 1 get Q A. Visser Q . ii rssr s . Lf 1' T 122 s fl ' 1 ,.-4 ,-- ,ag ,Q-., Q ..,,,z, if .-sl, Q: N Northmen Fleet of Foot Young Vikings were trained with the sole idea of developing spirit. Creston's track- sters follow this same idea while meeting fellow thin cladsu from other schools. This year's team fared very well although only two lettermen were left from last year's squad. These men were Maitner, a dashman, and Leavitt, a hurdler. Coach Van Wingen did a very good job of building up the team from the green material on hand. Out of the five meets participated in, the Bear Ncindermenu won two and lost three, defeating Catholic Central and Tech. while losing to South, Union, and Central. Standing out as the most promising was Lawrence, a senior, who only lost one race in the quarter-mile during the entire season. Benjamins, another senior, showed up well in the half-mile. Uimper left: Ripma passing the baton to Shad in the re ay. Upper right: Hutchinson clears the bar in the pole vault. Center left: Clearing the hurdles are Simons, Haynes, and Leavitt under pressure from a South man. Center right: Lawrence in the quarter-mile nosing out a South runner with Noorthoek a good third. Bottom: Practicing starts are Maitner, Dodge and Leavitt. Below: Starting the half-mile are Lootens, Leitelt, Hillis, and Benjamins alternating with South runners. Q-'M' - 2 I ii Q .. First row: Hutchinson, Dodge, Zimmerman, Lothimar, Curtis, Butler, DeBrees, Smith, Imburg, Minnema. Second row: Berry, Van Leeuwen, Hanarhan, J. Steed, Leitelt, F. Caulkins H Fuller, Haynes. Third row: De Maag, Noorthoek, Milanowskii R. Dodge, Maitner, Rockwell, Lawrence, Leavitt, D. Miller, Truckle, Benjamins, Shad, Lootens. Fourth row: Coach Van Wingen, Stellema, manager, Tubergen, Stuyvesant, Schuling, Slykhouse, Donker, Ripma, MacLenithan, F. Gillespie, David- son, Simon, Hillis, Broene and Kryger, managers. 1imueu g i- First row: Stoppels, Polaskey, Matthews, R. Smith, Gebraad, Todd. Second row: E. Smith, P. Dupler, Bailey, J. Mol, De Pung, G. Dupler, Evans, Flanders. Third row: Tamboer, manager: King: jones, man- ager: D. Mol, Visser, Vander Woude, Addington, Stickroe, managerg Coach Schrump. Below, upper left: Todd bunting in the Central game. Note ball at right. Top right: Vander Woude Ufoggin' 'em through in the bullpen. Middle left: Bailey hits one in the Central game with Van Stee catching. Bottom left: Don Mol putting the ball on Visser as he slides back into First. Right: Todd nailing the man going down to second. Valorous Baseball Clan Playing heads-up baseball all season enabled the Northenders to finish near the top of the league. Led by their fiery coach, Mr. Henry Schrump, they won their first game from Christian 2-1. Vander Woude went the route, allowing three hits and striking out sixteen men. Karel, Central ace, turned back the Bears at Mary Waters 5-1. Hitting Catholic on the rebound the Bears dumped the Cougars 7-2. A seventh inning rally enabled Union to come from behind and nip the Norse- men 2-l. At Briggs Field a strong Ottawa nine fell under the offerings of Lefty Evans and Polar Bear hits to give Creston their third victory by the score of 9-3. An outside game followed with Coopers- ville in which the Nordic nine finished vic- torious, 7-3. Tech, Wyoining, South, and a trip to Grand Haven were the last four encounters of the season. Don Mol, R. Smith, and Visser led the Bear attack while Vander Woiitle and livans turned in nice hurling victories. i75l W' Tennis Tecxm Turns Tide of Battles The tennis team lacked the strength to get any place this season, suffering one loss after another. The team this year was led by Mr. Robert Linden instead of Mr. Gerrit Vlfassenaar, who was coach last year. Robert Essebager played the number one singles throughout the season, winning three matches altogether. Howard Caukins, berthed for number two singles, was forced out because of sick- ness and Harry Larson took his place. The two doubles teams were purposely made up of younger players to give them experience and seasoning. Golfers Fight in True Norse Style The Norsemen needed exercise and developed certain games to gain this end. Crestonites indulge in tennis and golf, not only for competitive glory, but for the exercise derived from it. Playing this year under the management of Mr. Woocl, the golf team ended in second place. They lost three close matches to Ottawa, Union, and Central, while defeating South, Catholic Central, Tech, and Christian. Members of the team are: Deskin Miller, number one player, R. Miller, number two: Gerken. number three, and Vander Mass, number four. fs f 6 Upper left: The tennis: team poses at the net Coach Robert Linden, F. Byrne, M. Flanders, Essenbager, Semeyn, Coleman, Larson, Peterson Above: Esscbager and Peterson, playing doubles. Lower left: The golf team. Coach Walter Wood, Sr.: Vantlemass, D, Miller, Gerken, R. Miller, Ver Wys, Walters. Below: Captain Miller practicing his tlrive. qQf'f UC? iff f T 3' .f :- ea 41. 915 9' Y ' ..., .........,.,.,..,..,.. f , , .:a3:r.Z:- amaze a - We . 4 k .4a,e,,e1-1, . - ,vp T .:.:z:rI '. ga, fgf , A Qld!! Nyijeyw Upper left Eloise Niehaus badminton champion Upper right standing Mildred Mellema Barbara Clay Alberta De Vormer Betty Linken Lois johnson Dorothy Gerken Louise Bolender Bernice Sor enson Doris Hunt Ruth Klap Matilda Maloney Marian Reiclsma Jamie Petit Rhoda Brunsinlt Marian Mentrer Doris Carr Frances Pearson Bar bara Vyn Jean Ballard Jean Kennedy Margaret Soper Seated: Betty Guenther, Betty Church, Mary Comman, Ruth Ahnemiller, Grace Soper, Lois Goodrich, Peggy Ingersoll, Betty Houran, Jean Ladewig, Virginia French, Marian Mawby, Beatrice McCleary. Center: A. meeting of the chairmen. Lower left: Frances Pearson returning a shot with Eloise Niehaus standing by. A. B. Club Active Northwomen of Creston who are especially interested in sports are mem- bers of the Aurora Borealis Club, sponsored by Miss Margaret Harmon. The club, under the leadership of their president, Peggy Ingersoll, pio- neered an All-Girl Rally. About 600 girls banded together for the play night of games and dances. Other officers elected by the group were: Lois Goodrich, Betty Houran, vice-presidentsg and Grace Soper, sec-- retary-treasurer. Sixteen seniors withstood the three years of work and came through with all-city honors. Letters were won by twenty-seven juniors, and thirty-six sophomores carried away numerals, Each girl who won either a numeral, a letter or all-city honor had earned that honor by amassing 1,000 health points. These were earned by keeping health charts, attending after-school games, and carrying on at least one seasonal sport outside of school. l78l ff. -'iii miiiws Ig,-1 W.. , wal if A 'Y W-wwww, if 4.2 liww In E v Q25 Qgyffiii 4' gh w ww. . 5 g 452 V5 -ff .Q A wk 5533 9? QW -4 A ' , , A ' tl X , 3,5 'fa f M 2 , QV , A QM B, . 355 5 553 Q 4- , t 3 ,S N , -ff? -, 3 5 32 5 1 H1 4-'I .qw Warrior Girls, Ir. and Sr. Six hundred united Norsewomen invaded the Creston gymnasium, March 14, to pre- sent their annual girls' meet of 1940 before approximately 1000 spectator Northmen. The siege began in the junior high, with the seventh grade competing under the leadership of Suzan Anderson, the eighth grade under Barbara Waldemiller, and the ninth grade under Patricia Sweets' sturdy rule. In the senior high about 50 senior war- riors battled under the rule of the renowned master of athletics, Betty Hourang the juniors under the management of Eileen Mc- Gee, and sophomores opened battle under energetic Celeste Tappen. ln an atmosphere of excitement each class attempted to show its royal blood in a series of relays, dances, group games, stunts, folk and character dances, and in class tourna- ment play-offs. judges decided that the juniors, after staunchly defending themselves to the tune of 975 points, should retain the cup for the second consecutive year. ln the junior high division neither the eighth nor ninth grades could destroy the other's defense, so the classes divided the honors. Above: Most humorous of the relays is the Travel Relay, between the seventh, eighth, and ninth graders. Upper left: The junior high girls present a dance. Second: The volleyball tournament is played off be- tween sophomores and juniors. Third: The Opening of the Rosebud, Fourth: Watch that ball! The junior high girls play cage ball. Bottom: And the meet winds up with the USQUUC Dance in costume. t 8 First row: Evelyn Cantile, Pauline De Jong, Thelma Ducavas, Jean- nette Perkins, Esther Webster, Dorothy De Young, Betty Houran, Shanna Kuieck, Margaret Patterson, Lorraine Muste, Margaret Stirrus, Barbara Howes. Second row: Nova Kitchen, Ruth Bergevald, Joyce Terry, Marjorie Collins, Dorothy Gerken, Doris Weirsum, Eileen Dunbar, Betty Olson, Frances Jones, Betty Burniewicz, Frances Hoffman, Meredith Tyler, Betty Hoebeke, Janice Waters, Marie Van Ess, Jane Morrison, Eleanor Forsetlund, Miss Jennie James, adviser. Third row: Ann Miller, Theresa Slocum, Marian Smith, Celeste Tap- pen, Barbara Scharlow, Dorine Warner, Shirley Saunders, Mary Louise Bolt, Pauline Henke, Louise Bolender, Mary Jager, Lois Johnson, Jean Van Dorpel, Ethel Karvelis, June Scranton, Jean Ver Heulen, Jamie Petit, Marian Mentzer. Fourth row: Lois Lingenfelter, Norma Bolt, Barbara Clay, Alberta De Vormer, Margaret Bekkering, Rose Mary Cordes, Ruth Julians. Peggy Balk, Donna Laurence, Helen Roest, Betty Dayton, Geraldine Docge, Helen Kortlander, Peggy Clemons, Dorothy Hoogerhyde, Cath- erine Buell, Merrie Swan, Virginia Boot, Betty Zeldam. Below, top: A snapshot of the Hikers' Club on the march, Bottom: Having reached their destination, the members gather arounfl a campfire for eats and sociability. Norse Health Rule: Hike A truck ride to Grand Haven in the fall where a wienie roast was held on the shores of Lake Michigan marked the beginning of an eventful year for the energetic Hikers, who are under the spon- sorship of Miss Jennie James, science instructor. This squadron of Northwomen was ably led the first semester by Geraldine Dooge with Lois Johnson as vice-presif dent, and Beulah Terry, guardian of the money bags. Alberta De Vormer was chosen general chairmang Marjorie Col' lins, entertainment chairman g and Frances Hage and Anne Miller, hike captains. Living up to the name of their as- sembly these Hikers went on several hikes throughout the year. On May ll they enjoyed an all-day tramp. During the second semester the club was under the leadership of the follow' ing political women: Betty l-louran, presi- dent, Dorothy De Young. vice-president: Celeste Tappan, secretary, and Marian Smith, treasurer. The Hikers' big accomplishment of the year, the Daffodil Prom, which is now a tradition at Creston, was held May 3 in the school gym. Initiation ceremonies also proved fun for both old and new members. i82l 1' Y b fl' Q 4 4, ,A if f' fx 22, M l 33. QQ74.. 5 Q 'Y 'S' . PW-'ff-4 fr H. as . 1 'P PATRONS OF THE 1940 SAGA Alberda-Shook, 2221 Plainfield Apex Appliance Co., 1555 Plainfield A Friend Baas' Service Station, College and Carrier Baker's Greenhouse, 791 Northwood Bouman Furniture Co., 1519 Plainfield Dr. Bolender, 1557 Plainfield Coopers' Grocery, 2156 Plainfield Creston Bootery, 1233 Plainfield Creston News, 1410 Plainfield Creston Theatre, 1516 Plainfield C and B Foods, 354 Spencer Deiorne Furniture Co., 1504 Plainfield DeKruyter's Hardware, 1418-20 Plainfield DenHerder's Market, 356 Spencer D Sc C Store, 1425 Coit Eddie's Market, 1590 Plainfield Fairmount Kroger Store, 2164-66 Plainfield Fairmount Market, 2168 Plainfield Grotemat Garage, 2126 Plainfield Hall's Drug Store, 1809 Plainfield Matt Heyns Grocery, 1801 Plainfield Hoxie's Drug Store, 1415 Plainfield jacks Standard Service, 1300 Plainfield Bob jensen's Shell Service Station, 1600 Plainfield jurries Furniture Co., 1428 Plainfield Kreiser Brothers' Sunoco Service Station, 1958 Coit Lewis Kunst 84 Son, Florist, 1440 Union LaBotz Bakery, 1371 Plainfield Larson's Men's Wear, 1369 Plainfield Dr. D. N. Lipke, 1419 Coit Dr. H. A. MacNaughton, 1369 Plainfield Marland's Grocery, 2160 Plainfield Martins' Store, 1410 Plainfield Midway Market, 7 Leonard, N. W. Miller's Dairy Farm Store, 1429 Coit Moerland's Hardware, 1505 Plainfield Oosterhof, The Tailor, 1231 Plainfield Patten Monument Co., 1219 Plainfield L. E. Phillips, jewelry, 1365 Plainfield Plainfield Dept. Store, 1507 Plainfield Roxy Theatre, 2150 Plainfield Sattler's Dry Goods, 1503 'Coit Shipman's Coal Co., 1209 Plainfield Square Real Estate Sales and Exchange, 1591 Madame Stefani Dress Shop, 1352 Plainfield Steed's Drug Store, 1724 Coit Dr. J. O. Stryker, 1420 Plainfield Thiebout's Market, 1235-37 Plainfield Treat's Drug Store, 2178 Plainfield Van's Market, 1416 North Van Strien's Funeral Home, 421 Dean Lawrence Van Zee, Creston Funeral Home Wildboer's Hardware, 2170 Plainfield Winters' Shoe Rebuilders, 1357 Plainfield Plainfield 85 AUTOGRAPHS Qadaiq 1 - for Catalogues - tor Advertising Pieces -ior YEAR BOQKSM HHH C0l0RPUlTE M U LTI' CONPINY U is PHOTO-ENGRAVERS HALFFONES ZINC ETCHINGS 'The Engravings in this Book Are by MULTI-COLORPLATE COMPANY 12 McConnell St. Seniors . . . Our entire stait offers congratulations and best Wishes for your future. Again it has been a pleasure to serve Creston anol We trust that this meeting is only the beginning ot a pleasant association. Versluis Studios at: Grand Rapids Lansing Battle Creek ll A Cappella 'Choir . Advertisers . Airplane Club Amicitia . A. B. Club . Autographs . Awards Band . Baseball Basketball . 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