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

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Top: President Dupler and Vice-President Van Hattum check figures on Smorgas- board tickets. Individual pictures: Secre- tary Donna De Weerd and Treasurer Irving Sullivan. Bottom: B Fuller, E. Robin- son, D. Jackman, B. Meyers, and J. Hogue. Page 13 The 1942 Senior Cleary The customary day of relaxation for the dignified, known as Goons' Holiday, was again carried out, students ap- pearing in traditional garb. With the junior-Senior Prom held on May 23, followed by Class Day activities on june 5 and graduation 'cere- monies on june 11, the class of 1942 made a dignified exit from the portals of Creston High School. At the beginning of the fall semester the senior class elections were held. The following people were elected: Gerald Dupler, president, Rolland Van Hattum, vice presi- dentg Donna Deweerd, secretary, Irving Sullivan, treasurer. To represent the senior class at the Winter Carnival, Barbara Scharlow was chosen and Connie Ingersoll was candidate for Queen of Inter-High Presidents' Ball. On March 11, 12, 13 the senior class presented a play, Ever Since Evef' The annual Smorgasbord was held May 1. The music was furnished by Frank Winegar and his orchestra. The class of '42 chose as its motto, Succeed: We Can - We Must and endeavored to carry this theme into its activities. Maroon and white were the class colors. Chair- men of the committees to select these were Robert Stellema and Ed Jensen. The class song was written by Beverly Van Wingen and jack Chalmers.

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Machine shop work and mechanical drawing were of special interest to Donald Baar, who hopes to become a tool and die maker. Betty Bishop was interested in home economics. She was an usher for the Junior Revue, and in the Senior Girl Reserves. Bouncing from place to place, jim Blandford played football and was in the C Club. Katherine Block had a gift for getting along with people. She worked on make-up for dramatic produc- tions and was a Senior Girl Reserve. Norma Bolt had an interest in commercial subjects and belonged to the Hikers. Julius Blymeir was a credit to the music department, Last year he received the honor of being elected the player showing the most improvement in band. He also won second division in the state band solo contest. Basketball and football were jack Boonstra's chief extra-curricular interest. jack was also a member of the C Club. Virginia Boot served on the Courtesy Squad for two years. Ginny also took part in the girls' meet, junior Revue, and was a member of the Hikers Club. Genial, good natured Mary Bouwer listed among her activities the Courtesy Squad, Student Council, and usher- ing for Junior Revue. She was a member of the Presi- dents Club. Orville Bowman was a hard worker who took an in- terest in all that went on, He was an R.O.T.C. sergeant. Willard Braman is the handsome athletic type, He played on the football team, sang in the choir and was a member of the junior Honor Society and C Club. Strawberry blonde, Lorraine Brown, was a member of the glee club and took part in the Girls' Meet. Fay Adair combined his interest in sports and journal- ism by acting as sports editor of both the Echo and Saga, besides being a cheer leader and a member of the track team. Energetic Fay belonged to the C Club, Camera Club, and the Student Council. Phyllis Adams satisfied her interest in music by playing in the Senior Band for three years. She also took part in the girls' meet. Strike up the band! Here comes Charles E. Albright, who not only played in the band, but was also the concert master of the orchestra for three years. He further showed his musical talent by placing in the first division in the state solo festival. Tall Norman Addington was a definite asset to Cres- ton's baseball team and belonged to both the C Club and the Hi-Y. He also took part in the One-Act Plays. Betty Lou Anderson had a smile for everyone. She was a soloist with the choir, in the A. B. Club, and fond of music. Dark-haired Eunice Anderson took part in the glee club, Courtesy Squad, and girls' meet. She was also an active member of the Senior Girl Reserves. The very capable Frank Andrews was editor-in-chief of the Saga, a member of the Science Club, Student Council, Honor Societies, and Bars and Chevrons Club. He also held a six-year perfect attendance record. That curly hair made jack Atkins the envy of many seniors. This laughing boy was a sergeant in the R.O.T.C. and interested in printing. You could usually find Richard Barnum in the print shop where he acted as printing make-up foreman for the Echo. Dick also gave his services to the Courtesy Squad.