Dearborn High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1925 volume:

THE PIONEER Published by THE DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL 1925 To Mr. Cecil V. Millard Who has won our greatest respect and admira- tion both because of his own personality, and his untiring efforts in putting our High School in its “Place in the Sun, we respectfully dedicate this annual. 2 Dearborn’s New High School Architectural The new high school building which is now under construction is of the modernized Greek Ionic style worked out in pleasing face brick pattern and art stone. The main entrance from Mason street is entirely of cut stone with tall Ionic Columns. Accommodations The accommodations of the Dearborn the following: 14 Class Rooms 4 Science rooms 2 Dark rooms 1 Lecture room 1 Library with consultation rooms 3 Commercial rooms with office and storage 1 Music room 1 Medical room 4 Study Halls 1 Mechanical drawing room with blue- print and Instructors room 1 Free hand drawing room igh School when complete will provide 1 Cooking room 1 Sewing room 1 Model apartment with demonstration kitchen 1 Manual training room 1 Finishing room 1 Printing room I Auto Mechanics room 1 Administrative Office Suite 1 Cafeteria and Kitchen 1 Auditorium (built in 1921) I Gymnasium and Accessories (built in 1921) 3 SCHOOL BOARD Mr. Earnest Walborn. Secretary Mr. J L. McCloud, Treasurer Dr. E F. Fisher Mr. Chas. Wagner Mr. Louis Hoyle, President Mr Ray Adams, Superintendent 4 Faculty CECIL V. MILLARD Principal MARGUERITE A. HUNTER Domestic Science HERBERT GREENLAND Head of English Department DOROTHY DICKENSON Physical Training DARWIN WAGONER Science JEAN DEPUGII School Nurse BEATRICE D. McMANUS (i Director of Music Faculty WILLIAM E. FOY Physical Training HELEN PLETCHER Commercial H. A. SALISBURY Science and Mathemetics KATHRYN WOODWORD English and French AMY BETTS Mathemetics HELEN WILSON Latin and English CLARENCE BROWN History 7 8 Seniors CHARLOTTE RUDOLPH—President Twice captain of the Basketball team. Twice President of the class. A girl that few can equal And one that none surpass. BRAYTON BOUNKER Vice-President Through the line, here and everywhere A poet, a scholar, and athlete came Loved by all as a friend and a man That is our Hunk, of High School fame. GRACE THOMAS Secretary Grace stands for work Begun and uncompleted; Grace stands for success A scholar undefeated. ELLA CUNOV—Treasurer Ella, a maiden shy In her views is set And although the teachers try None have changed her yet. ROSE DITTBERNER Rose is the serious type Always surrounded by books And as you see, so it is She's as studious as she looks. 10 Seniors HAZEL TROWBRIDGE Hazel represents the modern Not too brazen, not too shy. She leads where others follow With the courage to do or die. CECIL HAWES Heading for success “Cec” is the studious kind And he never argues For his is the open mind. BETTY PARDEE Oh, if we were to wish And wishes came true, The wish we'd wish Would to be like you. ELMER POLLAKOWSKI Elmer Polly is his name As an athlete success was his, But Elmer as a writer Was an I, oh gosh, gee whiz. HAZEL BANY She's our youngest girl She wears her hair straight, She works all the time And she never is late. 11 Seniors PAUL MINNIS Stuffy Mclnnis of baseball fame Had nothing of Minnis except the name, For P. C. M. knows this game Better than Stuffy knew his name. MARTHA PUTZIG Martha is the worker of the class Whenever there s a difficult task And when others seem to shun you Mart ha s the one to ask. HELEN BLANCHARD Helen, the lady So sweet and demure; Helen, the beauty She will be one sure. MARCUS FORDON From the town of Inkster With a flame in his glance, Eastward came Marcus For knowledge and romance. 12 Senior History An Expedition A great group had assembled at the station, Dearborn High, but a select band fifty- five was chosen to take a journey together. It was to have been a long expedition of hardships, but it offered inducement because of the possible discoveries in exploring; and at all events the results of the experience would be invaluable, in time to come. So with brave and full hearts but somewhat empty minds we set about to continue the blazing of the trail that others had started, but had not finished since duty called them elewhere. This band had the good fortune to have the best of guides on the expedition, guides who had passed over similar routes with other adventurers. At times the pioneers became weary and discouraged and during the first period of the trip a small number turned back home to its-comfort and ease, but the rest encouraged by the words of wisdom from the guides, buckled on their belts a little tighter, and again lifted the impediments and toiled on, climbing the steeps. Of course during this time the adventurers had grown to know one another very well, and were on intimate terms with the guides who told them of former expeditions, and gave them advice and help. They found they were carrying extra baggage which they had brought along needlessly, therefore it was discarded; and in its place was taken up the souvenirs and treasures discovered on the way—all those that would not only be of use to them on that journey, but later on in the journey of Real Life. Oftimes as they mounted a summit they took out their field glasses and gazed over the territory they were to cover. Some spots were long and level with little obstruction to bar the path; others were densely overgrown with brush and vines that must be thrown away. But there was a seething, restless spirit beginning to be very noticable in the adventure seekers, for some time the phyician accompanying the group was unable to discover what the cause was, but in its final analysis it was found to be a common disease known to all such explorers—that of athletics and sports. He said it was not a serious disease only one that was to be expected, that it would run its course, no one would be the worse off for it, and no worry need be exercised when its symptoms became manifest. The goal this group had set out to reach was that of Knowledge. To reach this destination they had dreamed great dreams and seen great visions. It had been the culmination of ambition, the end of aspirations, the realization of their ideals. It was for this that their eyes were kept steadfastly on thie goal, and every effort in their power put forth. Those knowledge seekers saw that that was not the true goal they had set out to seek. They found it merely a steeping stone to large, broader, better lives, the threshold of another and greater existence. It was a foundation on which to build and now' that the painstaking preparatory work is about over, the original group, much smaller, realize its significance. The few numbers that are left are we of the class of '25. We know that if our work has been well done, the hour is one of unalloyed triumph; if our work has been slighted in any degree that end must naturally be tinged with some regret for misspent hours and misdirected energies. We have not finished our course, but are about to begin a new one. When we enter the arena of a new life we enter an arena limitless in extent and boundless in possibilities. The arena of the modern world with its inexhaustible resources and golden opportunities. We realize, though perhaps not fully yet, how much we owe to our teachers, infinitely more than we will ever repay. But we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their ready help and cheerful encouragement. As we leave our school and go out to meet the world to battle with opposing forces, may we possess a sufficient amount of invincible courage to carry us through life womanly women and manly men, with confidence and trust in goal and man. 13 Prophecy The night was pitch dark and the rain was pouring down in torrents, when out of the impenetrable blackness emerged a surpassingly bright ligl t. Imagine my consterna- tion then at hearing a voice say, “I am the Spirit of Prophecy. Follow me.” In a few seconds we stood in the heart of the City of Future. “I am about to show you your old classmates of ‘25.” We then found ourselves in the Senate Chamber. There stood a tall majestic figure whose silver toned oratory astounded me. “That,” said Prophecy, “is Brayton Bounker of Michigan. That pretty little blond woman with the two children up there in the gallery is Mrs. Bounker.” I blinked in amazement, and when I again looked the scene had changed. A pretty short, plump little woman sat at a desk, toying with her pen. “There is Hazel Bany. She has had remarkable success as an authoress. Of course you have read her latest novel, ‘Behind the Crimson Curtain.’ It has brought her international fame”. I started to make my way toward her, when lo and behold! I found myself in a theatre. There on the stage, poised on tip-toe I spied the toe dancer. Hazel Trowbridge—a young Venus. Next I saw Martha. She and her husband. Reverend Blipp, had just returned from darkest Africa where they had been laboring in the mission field. Everyone had expected Martha to become a great actress but she is now a quiet and subdued missionary. The ways of women are past understanding. We next found ourselves out in a wooded glen. On looking about I spied a short, trim man with a black moustache, standing before a canvas, critically surveying his handiwork. Prophecy turned and touching the chap on the shoulder introduced me to my old friend Marcus Fordon. Suddenly sweet strains of music were wafted to me and I stood a moment later in a vast opera house filled to overflowing. There stood Helen Blanchard singing in French “Polonnaise Mignon.” It had been Helen’s ambition to become a great concert singer and musician. At the next stop I found myself in a printing office. There behind the editors desk sat a stout robust man with a curling moustache. “There is Paul Minnis. Changed as you see, quite a bit in appearance, but nevertheless the same Paul of 1925”. Drifting onward again we paused a moment before a huge hospital and there we saw Charlotte and Betty. They were clad in blue uniforms, with white caps, aprons and kerchiefs. “Those most reliable nurses are both supervisors in New York's St. John’s Hospital”. Once more the scene changed. This time we spied a tall tanned man driving a Fordson in a big field, turning over the furrows of land. “Elmer has been a very successful farmer. Some of his products have taken the first prize at the state fair every year. All this land acre after acre belongs to Polly but when his three sons become a little older he’ll have plenty of help to manage it all”. Next came a trim, severely tailored business woman. She was taking dictation from the President of the American Incorporated Aeroplane Co. It was Rose Dittberner. It had been her ambition to become a Private Secretary, and when Rose set a goal she made it a point to reach it. Just then The Boss’ turned about and I was astonished to recognize Allan McLay. “Yes, he's one of the greatest Manufacturers of Aeroplanes in America today.” “And this young man is now a Professor of History in Roamy College.” Imagine my astonishment then at seeing Cecil Hawes standing before a large class explaining the Fundamental Principles of the Monroe Doctrine. There is still one more, I said. “Yes,” answered Prophecy. “One More.” We were suddenly in the land of flowers and sunshine, the very spot one would expect to find Ella. There she stood poised on a spring board ready to take a twenty foot header in the old Atlantic. “She is the U. S. Champion swimmer, and has many cups and medals to her credit. You’ve undoubtedly often seen her picture in magazines posing for Bradley’s Swimming Suits.” Finally I discovered I was alone. The Spirit of Prophecy had left me to ponder over the fate of my classmates. 14 Approximately three years ago we were like immigrants in a stranger’s land whose customs, laws and government were much different from those we had hither- to known. But knowing there is strength in numbers we banded together and or- ganized, becoming a strong body in spite of the fact that some of our fellowmcn have left us. Their leave-taking has been partly offset by the arrival of new friends. This year our government lies largely in the hands of Allan McLay President, Cecil McLay Vice-President, Myra Ford Secretary and Treasurer. Mildred Davenport and Clifton Nieland are the members of the Student Council. As time passed we began to feel less and less like immigrants and became an active and essential part of the student body. Our members participated in all branches of school activities baseball, basketball, football, track, dances, parties, and carnivals. As Sophomores, we won the pennant for having the best booth at the carnival. This year there was almost a tie between the Juniors and Freshmen for the honor, but the Freshmen proved winners. We are now looking forward to and making plans for the J-Hop and the Junior-Senior party which we feel sure are going to be big successes. We Juniors have always been on hand at school activities, doing our best to boost D. H. S., and we hope we can even improve our record in the next year, which will be our last with the school. 1(5 17 ♦ 18 Class of ’27 The Sophomore class this year boasts of fifty-five members. In September they elected Francis Switzer, President but when he became a Junior in February, he was succeeded in office by Vice-President Ona Wittersheim. Edna Smith was elected as Secretary and Treasurer. They began the year right by holding a weiner roast in the flats and then they buckled down to work. They are not lacking in initiative or originality. At the carnival this year, they acted upon a suggestion of Miss Wilson's and had Miss Jarley’s Wax Works, a Puppet show and a pretty little Japanese tea room. The tea room was unique and attracted great attention, but nevertheless the Freshmen beat them to it,” and ran away with first prize. In January they pleased the student body by giving a Latin play in Chapel. Another Chapel period the Sophomore girls entertained by giving in costume a number of folk dances, much to the delight of the audience. A distinctive feature of the year was the caroling at Christmas time in which the Sophomores partici- pated. Tho’ it was not the intention of the singers to take a collection, when generous-hearted people insisted on giving some contribution, they accepted the money and turned it over to the Welfare Society. This class has shown great school loyalty and much is expected from them in the future. We sincerely trust that they will, during all their sojourn with Dearborn High School, show the same fine spirit of co-operation and initiative that has been shown thus far. 19 20 21 Class of 28 We’re a buxom, jolly bunch—we Freshmen are—105 strong. Of course, being Freshmen we’re the “goats,” furnishing the upper classmen material at which to poke fun. But if you’ll just look over the records of the school, you'll find we are really one of its assets. At our first class meeting we elected the following people to manage our Ship of State for us: “Hickey” Hicks President (succeeded by “Doc” Yates) Adelaide Check Vice-President (succeeded by Arnold Soper) Doris Moore Secretary and Treasurer. In the Student Advisory Council, the class representatives are Alberta Stutsman, Norman Bunker. We are well represented in all branches of athletics—both for boys and girls. Some of the students have succeeded in making the first teams of various sporting activities. The Annual Freshmen Frolic, inaugurated by us and to which we not only invited the High School but also the public, was a big success. At the Carnival in November, we sold hot dogs and hot sausages. The booth trimmed in black and white and offset by lifelike pink roses was adjudged the most artistic. Consequently we received the prize pennant. It gave us fiendish glee to be able to outshine the upper classmen and various organizations by running away with the prize. There is our past record—here’s what we have to say. Look out upper class- men! We have started right and we mean business. Watch your step or we’ll pass you on the road. 22 24 25 General Athletic Review Athletics are to a school what the framework is to a building. They are the very foundations upon which the modern system of education is built. Success in this field is measured not by a winning percentage of games after a year of endeavor, but by the results achieved with the material on hand. At times a school will become loaded with natural born athletes who need little or no training to make a success- ful team. Then there are the lean years when there is a noticeable lack of material for the making of a successful team. Success must be measured by the results attained with the material on hand. Each sport has a special feature of its own without which no school could be com- plete. Football tests the ability to think quickly. Basketball teaches sportmanship and teamplay. Baseball brings out individuality and Track fosters the competitive spirit. Athletics are coming into their own, slowly but surely the vital part which they play in school training is being recognized. Dearborn people early recognized the value of athletic training and the result is that the coaching staff ranks with the best in the state. Athletics tend to act as a spur to better scholarship, if a strict code of eligibility is enforced. Most athletes are athletes, not scholars; but when they find it necessary, they become worthy students. At the beginning of this year, a state High School Director of Athletics, with com- plete control was appointed by the state. So while the strict eligibility code last year made it a losing year. Dearborn High is now, far better off than those schools that are being compelled to forfeit games and remake teams in mid-season because of the use of ineligible players. Last year was a critical period for the varsity teams of this school but reconstruction upon a “rock bottom” was the basis of the rebuilding process. Because of the carefully planned building up process of last year, under the skillful guidance of Coach Foy, Dearborn is once again enjoying the athletic prestige handed down to us from former winners for preservation. The teams that are to come, their type of play, their ideals and their sportmanship, or lack of it, are molded by the Coach. And as the Coach is, so will his team be. Athletics have a great present and a greater future. It is written that with the passing of time and the constancy of practice will come perfection, and with perfection will come a knowledge and understanding of the principles—and the principles are those things which give athletics their ever increasing popularity. 26 Review of the Football Season of 1924 The football season of 1924 saw the beginning of a Dearborn Comeback. After the successful failure of the team of last year. Dearborn Coaches started rebuilding for a team that with a year of experience would become a leading contender for league honors. This inaugural call for candidates brought out six letter men from the squad of last year together with a host of inexperienced material. It was found after a brief survey of the candidates that while the forward wall seemed to be well fortified, there was a noticeable lack of experienced backs. Some of the veterans were switched to the backfield and others placed in such a position as to strengthen the weakened places in the forward wall made by this change. Practically every man was green at his position yet the team functioned smoothly. There was but one major fault with their playing throughout the season and that was a slowness in starting. The team rarely “got going until the second half of the game. They played good ball the first half, to be sure, but the “drive” always seemed to be lacking. A second fault, a really minor yet noticeable flaw in the working of the team was, the independence of the exceptionally light backfield on smash plays. This green inexperienced team went through a successful season whipping such teams as Wayne, Northville, and Farmington. Present conditions indicate that next year, the football team of Dearborn High will be practically invincible and a season of wins is being looked forward to. 27 Review of the Basketball Season of 1924-25 Boys With three veterans from the team of 1923 and several other monogram men. Coach Foy whipped into shape a fast going quintet that showed its heels to everything in its class in the district. League teams during the past few years have become leaders at state and district tournaments. Dearborn High this year had, without doubt, the best quintet in the league; and but for illness, which crippled the team, would have finished the league schedule without a defeat. The team, however, succeeded in taking second place after leading the league until the final game of the season. Dearborn entered the District Tournament at Ypsilanti with fifteen other class “B” teams. In the draw Dearborn was matched with Albion, the champions of the South Huron League and succeeded in eliminating them in a close hard-fought game that left no doubt as to the better team. Again in the pairings. Dearborn was matched with a championship team. Wyandotte, State Champions the year before with a team of veterans. Dearborn trailed throughout three quarters of the game when Wyandotte grew over confident. Dearborn crept up to within two points of a tie and with two minutes to play, tied the score and then went into the lead. The Wyandotte team broke and Dearborn caged two more baskets—and so ended the best game of the tournament. On the morning following Dearborn was eliminated by Eaton Rapids, future district Champion. And thus ended the most successful Basketball season of all time at Dearborn High. 28 Review of Basketball Season of 1925 Girls The girls sextette of Dearborn High with five veterans from last year and a host of inexperienced material developed into a team of rare offensive and defensive ability. Early in the season there was a lack of good guard material but Coach Pletcher succeeded in developing guards of better than average ability from the inexperienced material. The centers proved to be the best in the League and the forwards ranked first in points scored. On the whole, the girls team was a well balanced aggregation of fighters, girls with spirit to win and win fairly. The team finished the season with the best percentage of games won and lost. The sextette in the League this year were better than ever and Dearborn was always pressed to hold the lead. Much can be said of and for a team that though pressed throughout the season, fails to crack under the strain. Dearborn girls have been in active competition four years and have never finished lower than third and that the first year. They have finished in third place once, second place twice, and now this year have captured the Championship of the League. The Orange and Black Championship sextette succeeded in defeating such teams as Redford, Northville, Plymouth and Farmington. A win over any one of these teams would give them prestige but to defeat them all puts them in a class by themselves. A team of fighters will represent the school in the season to come and the laurels won this year will be continued next winter. 29 Review of Track Season of 1925 Boys A rejuvenated track squad is ours and under the tutorship of Wagoner, one of the best track coaches in the state, the Orange and Black thin-clads have progressed with meteor- like rapidity until now a season of successes is predicted. The track squad numbers about twenty-five all told and while most of the material lacks polish many promising candidates are slowly getting into shape. The squad is one of the largest in years and under the experienced coaching of our new track mentor, Dearborn is due, once again, to shine as in the past. Track is one of the few sports that takes all from its ardent participants. To win in track it is necessary to strain every muscle and every nerve—and to falter at the critical moment is to be left behind in a cloud of dust. Every effort must be put forth and in practice, diligent training rules are necessary, and, as Dearborn is going to return to the lead, training is the watchword, and success will be the result. The whole track team with its coach are working towards a common end—the League Championship. Coach Wagoner has his work cut out for him and with the support of every member of the High School, there can be no failure. Though in the past two years our showing at the league meets has not been all that could be expected. Dearborn spikesters are out to upset the dope and win for Dearborn the laurels of the winners of the past. 30 Review of Track Season of 1925 Girls For the past few years. Dearborn Girls have taken the Suburban League Meets. This season with many from the team of last year still in school, the Dearborn Spikesterets should have little or no trouble in repeating. The inaugural call for candidates brought forth veterans and green stock in abundance. The outlook was considered bright. Stellar all around ability has been the forte of the team in the past, and this year, due to the experience gained by the squad last season that ability has increased ten fold. In the sprints, weights, and jumps, in practically every event. Dearborn has girls good enough to place. Last year the girls literally ran away with the meet, taking first or second, often both, in every event in which they were entered. This year, due to improvement in form and polish these girls should show their heels to anything feminine at the meet. Girls supremacy in track is one of the features of our athletic system. Dearborn girls are well developed and muscular and their prowess in athletics is a recognized fact. Results speak louder than mere talk, and supremacy in track for two years is a notable achievement. With a well balanced team, with experience and inexperience, the final race should see Dearborn Girls far out in the lead and once again Champions of the Suburban League. 31 Review of the Baseball Season of 1924-25 With the advent of April, Dearborn High Sports Calendar ushered in King Baseball, the national pastime. In order to win a pennant this year Coach Foy must build a nine from green material. However, the green material is available and when molded into a team, may surprise the critics by taking the pennant. As most of the squad is made up of youngsters, no arm will need to be wired to the shoulder of its owner. Young players are peppy and active and their alert mental faculties will be sharpened with Foyonian theories on the national pastime. Fair weather has favored the Pioneers in the past and numerous practice games have been held in the open. These have done much to round the squad into shape. The Orange and Black team, however, is not yet a closed corporation and nearly all positions are being keenly contested. This year’s Pioneer Nine will be built of green mediocre and being built without the star individual performer should develop enough team work to take the League Championship. With the proper spirit and earnest endeavor Dearborn should have a Nine of champion- ship calibre. Though heretofore little or no interest has been manifested in the game at Dearborn High, enthusiasm has been aroused this season and material enough for two or three teams is practicing daily on Ford Field. A successful season is being hoped for and predicted. Surely success will follow a team about when there is so much optimism. 32 DEARBORN SPORTS RECORD Football Dearborn at Monore Dearborn 0 Monroe 20 Dearborn at Northville Dearborn 19 Northville 7 Plymouth at Dearborn Dearborn 7 Plymouth 17 Wayne at Dearborn Dearborn 17 Wayne 7 Red ford at Dearborn Dearborn 0 Red ford 9 Dearborn at Farmington Dearborn 20 Farmington 7 Basketball Boys Southwestern at Dearborn Dearborn 23 Southwestern 25 Cass Tech, at Dearborn Dearborn 13 Cass Tech. 12 Central at Dearborn Dearborn 13 Central 17 Dearborn at Southwestern Dearborn at Commerce Dearborn 19 Southwestern 33 (overtime) Dearborn 19 Commerce 20 Alumni at Dearborn Dearborn 29 Alumni 25 Dearborn at Redford (forfeit) Dearborn 2 Redford 0 Plymouth at Dearborn Dearborn 18 Plymouth 6 Dearborn at Northville Dearborn 24 Northville 17 Farmington at Dearborn Dearborn 21 Farmington 9 Redford at Dearborn Dearborn 31 Redford 12 Dearborn at Plymouth Dearborn 20 Plymouth 8 Northville at Dearborn Dearborn 18 Northville 19 Dearborn at Farmington Dearborn 11 Farmington 14 Tournament Results Dearborn 19 Albion 17 Dearborn 25 Wyandotte 19 Dearborn 10 Eaton Rapids 30 Basketball Girls Dearborn at Redford Dearborn 22 Redford 14 Plymouth at Dearborn Dearborn 44 Plymouth 19 Dearborn at Northville Dearborn 13 Northville 39 Farmington at Dearborn Dearborn 32 Farmington 14 Redford at Dearborn Dearborn 44 Redford 14 Dearborn at Plymouth Dearborn 18 Plymouth 18 Northville at Dearborn Dearborn 29 Northville 7 Dearborn at Farmington Dearborn 24 Farmington 24 33 34 Senior Play At this date it is impossible to describe the success of the Senior Class Play. Due to the small number in the class, it was thought advisable to submit for public approval a series of one act plays. The plays were chosen as being verv suitable for production by the class. The first of the three plays to be presented was the Dear Departed,” a play depicting family trouble in dividing furniture after the death of father—almost. The “Mouse-Trap” presents the bravery of women in combating woman's fiercest animal—the mouse. The “Red Owl” is a play in which crime and love conflict for supremacy. The plays were under the supervision of Miss Helen Wilson, assisted by Mr Greenland. Poor Father “Poor Father” was played to a packed house by students and faculty of the high school. Mr. Clarence Brown as Poor Father” was the hen-pecked husband of Miss Betts. Allen McLay delighted the house as the negro servant who was always getting paid for what he didn't see. Paul Minnis ran away with the show as Clif- ford, the “Witless” psychologist. Mr. Greenland was delightful as the rich bachelor who couldn't remember. Martha Putzig played the role of a French maid with remarkable success. Fred Burch as Harold succeeded in winning one of the beautiful daughters for his bride. Mildred Davenport. Florence Losey and Ade- laide Check were the daughters who were playing such tricks on Mr. Dummel. Brayton Bounker was the cop who “pinched” the house. 36 37 Girls’ Glee Club At the beginning of the year fifty girls met in the auditorium to form a Glee Club. Of these fifty girls, Myra Ford was unanimously elected President, Isabel Check, Vice-President, Martha Putzig, Treasurer, and Edith Ford, monitor of the music. With Miss McManus as director, the girls were able to accomplish a great deal. Early in January, in connection with the High School Orchestra, a concert was given. The music furnished by both organizations was well received by the public, and was rendered very well considering the brevity of time for preparation and the inexperience of the members. The remainder of the practice periods were spent drilling for the presentation of the light opera, “Yanki San.” The performance excelled the expectations of the entire school. The costumes were very beautiful, and were the very best obtainable. The cast was extremely well chosen. The stage was decorated very prettily in the Japanese manner. In short, the operetta can be said to have been one of the most finished performances ever presented in the local auditorium. 38 Boys Glee Club The boys, after several unsuccessful attempts, have at last organized a Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Greenland. Due to the fact that it is necessary for many of the boys to practice track and baseball after school, Glee Club is held in the evening. They have sung in Chapel and were voted a 'Big Hit.” The per- severance of Mr. Greenland, Mr. Salisbury and Mr. Millard will make this organi- zation a prominent one. Members of the club are: Frederick Burch William MacQueen Allan McLay Thatcher Shaw Irving Sisson Paul Minnis Hamilton Coon Thomas Kronberg Charles Munroe Gordon Fox Harry Smith Harold Carnell Francis Switzer James Scott 39 High School Orchestra Miss McManus, during her first year as supervisor of music in the high school, has done much in discovering and improving the young talent. It has been her purpose this last year to provide instruments for people below high school age and start them on the road to good music. In order to have a good high school orchestra it is necessary to start the mem- bers playing at an early age. When this plan has been put into effect for a couple of years, results will show a surprisingly, capable orchestra. The orchestra has closely co-operated with the Glee Club, and has entertained at Chapels, entertainments, and assisted the Glee Club in their fall concert. Following is the list of members: Hazel Bany, Helen Lessel, Arthur Lange, Arthur Davis, Hamilton Coon, Helen Burdeno, Lee Furstenau, Miss Wilson, Eldred Evans, Harold McGarvey, Deci Watkins. Malcolm Slayton, Billy Dunning, Elmer Pollakowski, Paul Minnis, Edith Ford. 40 41 The Orange and the Black An entirely new arrangement was made for operating the Orange and Black. After making a study of past sales and advertising it was deemed necessary to make a change in policy that would bring the Orange and Black into the hands of more students. After some diliberation the Council decided to do away with all advertiz- ing which would reduce the size of the paper about one half. Reducing the size reduced the cost about one half. After putting the matter before the classes, it was voted to put the paper into the hands of the entire high school, free of charge and to pay the cost of printing from the class funds. In this way every student gets an equal opportunity to support the paper. 42 The Pioneer Staff Following the custom of the last few years, the editor-in-chief and business manager were appointed by the student council. Of all the people who have held these offices the past four years, none have excelled the present editor-in-chief and business manager in natural ability and willingness to shoulder responsibility and hard work. The student council were unanimous in selecting Faye Nemethy ’27 as editor-in-chief, and Paul Minnis ’25 as business manager. Miss Nemethy has the honor to be the first sophomore to be chosen for this office, which is considered to be one of the highest honors granted by the council. Mr. Minnis has shown ability in organization, and a natural alertness in business ability. At all times there has been the closest co-operation between the two, with the result of having produced Dearborn’s finest high school annual. The remainder of the staff appointed by Miss Nemethy and Mr. Minnis who were chosen in competition with other students of the high school were: Grace Thomas 25, class editor; Isabel Check ’26, organization; Brayton Bounker ’25, athletic editor; Myra Ford ’26, joke editor; Kathleen Parr ’16, alumni editor; Alberta Stutsman ’28, snapshots; and Harry Smith, Jack Middlewood, and Edgar Proctor, advertising. The staff is indebted to Betty Pardee ’25, for her work in reading and correcting copy, and typing the work turned in. 43 French Club The members of the French Club have been an “up-and-doing” crowd this year. With Miss Woodward at the head, the club has helped play an active part in the affairs of the high school. Early in November “Ye Grande Initiation” took place. The second year French students initiated into their midst the first year students. It certainly was a very exciting affair (ask any member of the French Club). The first meeting was held in November and the following officers were elected: Hazel Trowbridge ..................................President Thatcher Shaw ..................................Vice-President Isabel Check .......................................Secretary Hazel Bany ........................................Treasurer At the Carnival, the Club had a Post Office and sold letters and Christmas packages, one for each student in the high school. Just before Christmas vacation they gave a party in room nine. A huge Christmas tree, a Santa Claus (none other than “Irv”), a victrola, the eats, and presents for everyone turned the party into a successful affair and made the evening go by all too soon. Plans were made for a Chapel programme early in the year. In the programme, a French Peasant dance was given by the first year students, followed by a French play entitled “Isadore”. The whole programme was favored by the students, even if they didn’t quite understand what the characters were saying. Such entertainment provided by the French Club makes the subject itself very popular in high school. 44 Student Council The members of the Student Council are elected by the student body in their yearly elections. This year the following were elected for representation in the Council: Allan McLay, Cecil Hawes '25, Mildred Davenport, Clifton Neiland '26, Kathryn Brown, Joseph Wittersheim '27, Alberta Stutsman'28, Norman Bounker '28. The purpose of the student council organization is to discuss problems which deal for the betterment of the school. Many questions of great importance were discussed this year including those pupils eligible for membership on The Pioneer Staff. The method for defraying the expenses of The Pioneer, and the Orange and Black was greatly discussed. The selection of a High School ring took a great deal of keen thinking and good judgment as their decision affected all classes in High School. 45 Campfire Law Seek Beauty Give Service Pursue Knowledge Be Trustworthy Hold on to Health Glorify Work Be Happy Members Betty Pardee Hazel Trowbridge Florence Haigh Marianne Kruke Florise Jorgensen Constance McDonald Kathryn Brown Faye Neinethy Ruth McDonald Deci Watkins Katherine Lynch Celia Koehler Bessie Pippenger Edna Smith Elinore McKenzie Shirley Fox 46 Campfire Campfire is a National Organization, the activities of which are inculcated in the Campfire Law. The school year is the time of activity when the girls are busy earning honors to gain rank and thus reach the pinnacle of Campfire achieve- ment. The three ranks are Woodgather, Firemaker and Torchbearer; and when one reaches the highest rank she has truly become an All Round Girl. ' Two weeks or more in the Summer Camp at Nawaka is also a pleasure which the girls look forward to; and here they learn many things under the guardianship of excel- lent leaders as well as have a good time. Thus Campfire aims to help the young girl in the full expression of her life wherever it may be. 47 AS 49 Alumni Class of 1925, we the Alumni of the Dearborn High School, appreciate the opportunity to express a few sentiments in regard to the subject which interests you and claims a place in the thought of us who passed from the active school body years ago. The minds of those in middle life and of aged folk, we find are alike for in their minds and hearts are treasured the recollections of the events of their childhood. And what are the themes of these recollections and these fancies? They are three in number; home, religion, and school. The influences of home and religion are well known and felt by all; but what about school? Are we honoring it as we should? Do we even once a year pay homage to its memory? It was the center of our thought and activity for twelve years of our youth. We speak of the school as our Alma Mater. Was her task of teaching us to think clearly and reason soundly a simple one? We know that it was not and yet we passed on from her with staunch resolutions and a sad heart, and straightway forgot her. Our schoolhouse took on the strange, grim look of some ancient tomb, our teachers became more and more as strangers to us, and as time went on even our companions of schooldays seemed withdrawn from us. School should be a great spirit, above buildings, teachers, classmates; a beautiful memory deserving of our time. As year by year occasions are planned, let us not miss any opportunity in which we can join with her in promoting its success. 50 Kathleen Parr ’16 52 53 q 'WcAs, K MiO)V� : • • V. . . V - •. • .; . M -asr PUBLISHING 9MPANY Class fyngs ? ns Tto Vues Lovanq-CwlrJ pHfer Binding E-ngmvmq School Awrmals tTlemof y ®OOK3, ComencemM Invitations Photograifcs Albums. a I h .AMTI MIV | WRITE YOUR OWN FORTUNE Not hard to do. Industry, knowledge, and the ability to save something out of what you get each week or month or year, form a combination almost certain to lead to advancement. The ability to save is as important as the ability to earn. You can start a savings account with a small deposit—and regular additions to it will make it grow at an amazing rate. With its growth, comes a corre- sponding growth in safety and independence. AMERICAN STATE BANK DEARBORN, MICHIGAN Safety Deposit Boxes For Rent —.—.----—..—— --— -——•—■+ 55 REAL ESTATE Acreage Homes Fire Insurance Lots L. W. Howe E. C. Howe 58 West Michigan Avenue Dearborn, Michigan Telephone 104 f 1 DALY BROTHERS Furniture and Rugs ° : l DEARBORN, MICHIGAN Phone 230 O. H. Kankinson fc? Co. SANITARY ENGINEERS Heating—Plumbing Ventilating —Two Stores— DEARBORN 12 Mason St. Phone 301 YPSILANTI 115 Pearl St. Phone 312 She: “He speaks seven languages.” He: “I felt sure he .was one of these ignorant foreigners.” Mr. Millard: “What is yout Alma Mater?” New Teacher: “I never touch it thanks, but I’ll take a cigar instead.” Brownless Auto Supply EVERYTHING FOR THE AUTO AND RADIO 846 W. MICH. AVE. Phone 762 Joseph F. Esper HARDWARE BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES PAINTS, VARNISH, GLASS and EARTHENWARE 445-47 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, Michigan ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Lighting Fixtures Repairing MAY BROS. ELECTRIC SHOP Phone 240 422 Michigan Avenue 57 Dearborn Grocery Co. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables WE DELIVER 144 W. Michigan Ave. Phone 90 HOW STEADY ARE YOU? To be able to handle a rifle correctly and to be a good shot is some- thing to be proud of. Every boy and girl should learn to shoot. With a good rifle and a'little practice you can become a good marks- man in a surprisingly short time. DEARBORN HARDWARE CO. DEARBORN, MICHIGAN THE WS%CRHEESTER 58 59 OR to OREL GO FLY'S c fenV Hm r AuAletvrLD DEARBORN . MICH Dearborn's Greatest iSderis Wear Store : j:s:§§:§0: :s8: :©:c3e= : s to 8 to 5$ fa 8 : p:fca +— Clothes Don’t Make the Man— But the well-dressed man has the advantage over the poorly dressed one, when it comes to selling something. A good appearance makes the introduction easier and many times the introduction is about nine-tenths o{ the sale. When you go out in the world you will have to sell something. The first thing you must sell will he YOURSELF. You will get an audience with your prospective boss more easily if your appearance is good. The business of this store is to give you Dress Service. Here you will be fitted out in proper apparel, whether it be a collar or a full equip- ment. Give this store a visit before you go after that Job. DAMON E. FRUTCHEY MEN’S WEAR j 12 West Michigan Ave. i Dearborn, Michigan 1 ' 1 j 1 MIDDLEWOOD- DODGE BROTHERS i ' INGERSOLL CO. MOTOR CARS j Specialize in ! GENTHE SALES DEARBORN PROPERTIES 21 S. Mason Street 16 West Michigan Ave. Dearborn, Michigan Phone 548 Phone 650 i + j 61 ROYWOOD MOTOR SALES HUDSON—ESSEX—MARMON Dearborn, Michigan 229-31 Michigan Ave. 129 Michigan Ave. DEARBORN Phone 124 WAYNE Phone 238 H. H. SMITH A. J. SOLLINGER Smith Sollinger Central Meat Market Beef, Pork, Veal and Lamb Poultry and Fish in Season Michigan Avenue We Deliver Dearborn, Michigan Phone 270 GERSTEL 8 RUDOLPH Pioneer Meat Market of Dearborn Fresh and Salt Meats Home Dressed Poultry Fish and Game in Season Telephone Your Orders 52 Michigan Avenue Phone 19 Dearborn, Michigan GO TO The Emporium for Notions, Dry Goods and Tennis Shoes MAY D. KNAUFF 41 Michigan Ave. Visitor: “How do you tell your twin daughters apart ?” Proud Mother: “Genevieve has had her tonsils removed.” First Little Girl: “Do you believe there’s—a devil ?” Second Ditto: “No! It’s like Santa Claus, It’s your father.” CITY DRUG COMPANY INCORPORATED 1920 TWO REXAL STORES DEARBORN—SPRINGWELLS Drugs, Candies, Kodaks, Sodas, School Supplies 63 wi DETRO INTERIOR Manufacturers of SASH. DOORS. CABINET WORK STAIRS INTERIOR FINISH AND FRAMES BUILDERS’ HARDWARE Jobbers of SHEET PLATE COPPER STORE FRONTS ART GLASS MIRRORS AND SUNDRY GLASS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PAINTS VARNISHES STAINS ENAMELS Announcing the opening of our new office and display rooms at the corner of Monroe and Garrison and inviting vour in- spection of our display of paints and glass. Our mill, which we have equipped with modern machinery for the manufacture of both special and standard designs of wood- work of all kinds, is also open for your in- spection. H. R. PENHALE General Mill Work DEARBORN, MICHIGAN t (54 Almendinger Bros. Engineers in Sanitary Plumbing, Steam, Hot Water Heating Michigan Ave. Phone 212 DEARBORN, MICHIGAN Roy D. Renton Special Agent ILLINOIS LIFE INSURANCE CO. 221 S. Monroe Blvd. DEARBORN, MICHIGAN Dearborn Fruit Store Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco Ice Cream Soft Drinks Candies at all prices 21 W. Michigan Ave. R. ZAMANIGIAN I TEACHERS They is those whitch: Talk so darn fast that you can’t think. Spend the hour and a box of chalk explaining, and when the bell rings tell you the stuff isn’t important. Cive you the F’s and the rest the A’s and B’s. Dr. R. Gregory DENTIST American State Bank Bldg. Jas. Cuinan, Scc y-Treas. M. H. Tcrncs. Vice Pres. Geo. L. Ternes, Pres, and General Manager Ternes Guinan Supply Company LUMBER, COAL BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES Phones 61 and 661 Springwells Yard, Gar. 1912 Dearborn, Michigan 65 Neuendorf Hardware Co. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Paints, Oils, Pumps, Varnishes and Glass Washing Machines Sporting Goods Corner Michigan Avenue and Oakwood Boulevard Phone 156 After the Game Stop at Parrish’s Confectionery Ice Cream—Light Lunches—Candy We cater to Weddings and Parties Phone 153 67 W. Michigan Ave. Dearborn, Michigan 66 DEARBORN RESTAURANT Meals at All Hours Cigars. Cigarettes Soft Drinks of All Kinds Dearborn PHARMACY A. McFarland, Prop. 501 MICHIGAN AVE. Phone 596 Pure Drugs Fine Candies Ice Cream and Cigars Floyd F. Maxwell, Prop. Dearborn TIRE REPAIR Michelin Tires Exide Batteries 11 S. Mason Street DEARBORN, MICHIGAN Phone 137 Smith Lynch Dry Goods Co. LADIES’ and GENTS’ FURNISHINGS 18 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, Michigan Phone 110 Cows have such a serious look, They must be thinking. But I don’t know; I’ve seen the same look On men. Pat: “How’s your garden coming along?” Mid: “Fine. It’s all over but the sprouting.” Dr. Forester DENTIST Class of T5 M. B. WALLACE Phone 264 LUMBER LIME CEMENT SEWER PIPE BEAVER BOARD D. D. Yates, M. D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office: 424 Michigan Ave., W. Dearborn, Michigan DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 67 NASH PACKARD DEARBORN AUTO SALES 445 West Michigan Avenue Dearborn, Michigan Phone 594 HAROLD C. SMITH HAROLD C. FRYE E. E. WALBORN K. W. WALBORN WALBORN BROS. General Merchandise Telegraph Road Dearborn, Michigan Phone, Dearborn 12 68 -------------------------- I MADAME M. CATON BEAUTY SHOPPE Expert Marcelling, Scalp Treatment, Hair Dressing, Hair Bobbing, Hair Dyeing, Mani- curing, Facials, Eyebrow Arching, Plain Shampoos, Cinderella Golden Glint Sham- poos, Marinello Toilet Goods. AMERICAN STATE BANK BLDG. Phone 337 Dearborn J. Pfeiffer Merchant Tailor Phone 213 Dearborn, Mich. FAMOUS SAYINGS OF FAMOUS TEACHERS Mr. Brown: “No more talk- ing! (that includes every- body)” Miss Woodward: “Oui.” Miss Betts: “If you don’t know, sit down.” Mr. Salisbury: “Ahem!” Mr. Wagoner: ’’What’s the conclusion?” Mrs. Pletcher: “Will you people be quiet?” Mr. Greenland: “Ah-h-h.” For SHOES It’s STEVENS of Course SNIDER'S For the FAMILY CLOTHES 72 W. MICHIGAN AVE. Dearborn, Michigan Dearborn Recreation Cigars, Tobacco Soft Drinks and Lunches 68 West Michigan Avenue DEARBORN, MICHIGAN Phone 341 H. H. Koehler, Prop. -------------—---------+ 09 CHARLES KANDT, JR. DISTRIBUTING PURE ICE COAL SOLVAY COKE 217 Mechanic St., W. Phone 17 Dearborn Motor Sales CHEVROLET CARS—TRUCKS Michigan Ave. and Oakwood Blvd. Phone 706 CLYDE M. FORD 30 E. Michigan Avenue Dearborn, Michigan s “ Word s™ We have the lowest finance charges on time deals ORDER NOW! Phone 50 and 360 Reliable Footwear At Reasonable Prices Repairing Done the Modern Way 17 S. MASON ST. FRED E. STEVENS Dearborn Up-to-Date Jewelry Shop Fine Quality Jewelry—What I sell. That's what you ought to buy. Pay a little more in the beginning And save more in the end. I also do all kinds of Optical Work 39 W. Michigan Ave. Dearborn, Mich. 71 For Homes and Inside Building Lots SEE ARTHUR W. WEBBER 58 W. Michigan Ave. Dearborn, Michigan Phone 104 Expressing and Moving Trucking of All Kinds Dearborn Lawn Grocery For Snappy Service Call 134 Fruits, Meats Ice Cream, Candy ROBERT TOTTEN, Prop. DALE LOSEY Telephone 15 Nowlin Road 72 Allen Nursery Co. Candy, Ice Cream and ROCHESTER, NEW YORK ! Cigars Quality First Guaranteed Stock Go to Represented by John P. Gansen s R. G. Haigh G. S. Haigh for 15 Haigh St., Dearborn, Mich. Good Service and Quality Phone 216 DEGENS Call Dearborn 382 for For Groceries, Fruits, Meats INDIVIDUAL of Quality BARBER SERVICE Delivery Anywhere in Dearborn 101 S. Mason Street Frank E. Young 240 NOWLIN ROAD + 73 Patronize Our ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES For the Fall Season Fourth Annual High School Carnival During the Winter Third Annual ‘‘All School Play” “Poor Father” Successor to “The Poor Married Man” In the Springtime Second Annual High School Vaudeville “The best Entertainment of them all.” Produced by The Student Council DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL • ALWAYS IN THE LEAD” 74 : I Basketball Schedule 1926 January 8—Dearborn at W ayne 15—Redford at Dearborn 22—Dearborn at Plymouth 29—Northville at Dearborn February 5—Dearborn at Farmington 12—Wayne at Dearborn 19—Dearborn at Redford 26—Plymouth at Dearborn March 5—Dearborn at Northville 12—Farmington at Dearborn Dearborn High School Athletic Association. 75 I •+