Dearborn High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1938 volume:

PIONEER for Nineteen Hundred Thirty Eight DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL Dearborn, Michigan The sun is bright, the air is clear, The darting swallows soar and sing, And from the stately elms 1 hear The bluebird prophesying spring. DEDICATION As a mark of appreciation for his work in Dearborn High School, the 1938 Pioneer is dedicated to Principal Otto H. Olsen, who has earned the respect of students and ad- miration of faculty during his two years in the school system. FOREWORD Once more the staff lays before its readers an edition of I he Pioneer, the seventeenth since its inception. Dur- ing those seventeen years many events of world-wide im- portance have occurred both at home and abroad, but re- gardless of them business has gone on as usual in our school, where a steady progress has been the keynote. In line with other progressive features, The Pioneer has also advanced. I hough it still has lar to go, one may note its annual improvement by glancing through previous numbers. I his year better printing equipment has made possible a marked mechanical improvement, one that all will appreciate. As in other years, many hands have worked diligently to provide a record of the year’s achievements that will remain after the workers have passed into other fields of labor. For their efforts they have our grateful appreciation. CONTENTS FACULTY SENIORS HOMEROOMS SPORTS ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS ADVERTISING Athwart the swinging Soft rays of sunshine branches cast pour. The shadow of the maple trees Lay moving on the grass. Nothing useless is, or low, Each thing in its place is best; And what seems but idle show Strengthens and supports the rest. FACULTY SUPERINTENDENT RAY H. ADAMS PRINCIPAL OTTO H. OLSEN BOARD OF EDUCATION O. L. Smith. President Etheridge Powers, Vice-President Roy I). Renton, Secretary George W. Bird, Treasurer Paul D. Cahow, Trustee FACULTY Amy Betts Mathematics Dean Challis Science Harold Cross Vocational Doris Doolittle Social Science Harry Duke Science John Cadaret English Wilma Clizbe Health John Dalrymple Social Science Ruth Dowe Language Russell Gwinnell Science FACULTY Floyd Haight Social Science Louise Hainline Study Betty Ives Health Susie Lewis Commercial Phebe Mitchell Mathematics Mary Haight Commercial Jane Hicks Library Olimpia LaMarca English Frank McIntyre Health Rachel Morris Home Economics FACULTY Harold Myler Vocational Jack Rabe Health Ruth Reynolds Commercial Mabel Rider Commercial Harry Salisbury Mathematics Doris Porter Fine Arts Alton Reeves English Albert Rider Music Clyde Roberts Vocational James Scott Vocational FACULTY Stephen Vanek Vocational Helene Wilson Language Muriel Wolkins English Leith Wetzel Mathematics Leon Wolcott Social Science Ellis Martin English Norman Lincoln Science SENIORS Ruth Altounian Carol Breland Marion Crowther Junior Commercial 'Club, •35, ’36 G. A .A. Board, '36, '37 Class Officer, '36, '37 Donald Hunt Class Officer. '37 Commercial Club President, ’36 Mary Lois Johnson Class President, '36, '37. '38 Girl Reserves, '36, '37, '38 G. A. A. Executive Board, '35. '36, '37 National Honor Society, '37 Quill and Scroll, '37 Mary Bess Kclch Observer Staff, '37 All-School Play, ’37 Senior Commercial Club Band, ’36 Doris Baugh Girl Reserves, ’38 English Club, '38 Jean Ca’der Home Economic Club Girl Reserves Basket Ball. '34, '35, '36 Volley Ball. ’34, ’35. '36 Baseball, ’34, ’35, ’36 Richard Hubbard Margareta Jansson Junior Commercial Club President, '35, '36 Youth Council, ’36, '37 Girl Reserves, '37 Class Officer, ’34, ’35, ’36,’37 Joseph Johnston Tennis, '37 National Forensic League, '37, '38 Latin Club, ’36, '37 Youth Council, '36, ’37, '38 Mabel Koppitsch JANUARY 1938 JANUARY 1938 Robert Lewis Robert Malcolm Orchestra, 33, 34, 35, '36 Band, '33, ’34. ’35. ’36 Ludmiller Mezey Richard Moore Ethel Lloyd Junior Commercial Club,’36 Senior Commercial Club, ’37 Erwin Miller Football Manager, ’35 Basket Ball Manager, ’36. 37 Baseball Manager, ’35. 36 Bruce Moore Constance Needham Operetta, 36, ’37 All-School Play, 36, ’37 Observer Staff. ’36 English Club, ’37 Dancing Club, ’36, ’37 George Osterstock David Phipps Fred Reinhart Varsity Club President, ’36, ■37 Chorus, ‘34, 35, ’36, ’37 Football, ’35, ’36 Youth Council Virginia Rhodes Girl Reserves, ’36, ’37 Senior Commercial Club, ’35, ’36 Observer Staff, 36 Quill and Scroll, ’36 Pioneer Staff, '36, ’37 Mildred Schneider Semper Fidelis, '34, ’35, ’36, Weston Spencer ’37 Football, 34. ’35, 36, ’37 Commercial Club, ’35, ’36 Basketball, ’36, '37, ’38 Girl Reserves, ’37, ’38 Track, ’36 Chorus, '35, ’37 Art Club, ’37, ’38 Howard Vartanian Orchestra, ’33, '34. ’35 Cross Country, ’36, 37 Track, ’37 George Aldrich Merlin Hoganson Class Gilt Although for some years the Dearborn chapter of the Xational Honor Society has used a ritual requiring the use of candelabra, it was necessary to borrow them, since the school owned none. The January graduating class felt that a suitable gift would he a pair of candelabra especially devised to meet the Honor Society’s needs. Miss Frostic, a skilled worker in metals, was consulted, and her effort in design and manufacture resulted in a tall pair of candle holders in polished bronze, suitably inscribed on the base. The gift was presented at Honor Assembly and immediately used for the initiation that concluded the program. JANUARY 1938 JUNE 1938 Gladys Abbott Quill and Scroll Observer Staff Pioneer Staff All School Play G. A. A. Officer James Aiming Robert Barr National Honor Society National Forensic League Quill and Scroll Observer Staff Pioneer Editor Juanita Bennett Latin Club Helen Birchett Youth Council Operetta All School Play Senior Play Chorus Violet Brimer Library Staff Jr. Commercial Club Latin Club Helen Aldrich Class Officer Girl Reserves French Club Jack Arrants Band Chorus Operetta Youth Council Cheer Leader Gerald Beems Orville Bertram Donald Boor National Honor Society Football Basketball Baseball Senior Play Harriet Broderick Senior Play Homeroom Officer Girl Reserves Observer Staff Pioneer Staff Sigrid Brown Youth Council Latin Club Basketball Baseball James Cameron Science Club Future Craftsmen Jack Cassini Marion Cover English Club Art Club Dance Committee Chair- man Play Committee Chairman Margaret Derr George Dietrich Jerry Butler Gene Cameron Science Club Future Craftsmen Robert Copp National Honor Society Quill and Scroll National Forensic League Class Officer Track Manager Mary Denison Photography Club Girl Reserves Commercial Club Youth Council Robert Derr Jr. Commercial Club Future Craftsmen David Dillingham IUNE 1938 JUNE 1938 Roderick Ditton Football Baseball Varsity Club Russell Ellison Dolores Fletcher Girl Reserves German Club Youth Council Anna Fukatek Bernice Gautz Robert Graham Chorus Football Basketball Marjorie Dorland Orchestra Orchesis G. A. A. Commercial Club Chorus Shirley Fair Observer Staff Girl Reserves French Club Class Officer Basketball Evelyn Ford Latin Club English Club Girl Reserves Sub-Debs Kappa Chi Esther Fulton Richard Goormastic Golf Youth Council Photography Club Jane Grey Girl Reserves French Club Executive Board G. A. A. All School Play George Hain National Honor Society Quill and Scroll Class Officer Baseball Basketball Elsie Harcourt Commercial Club Hayden Hayes J-Hop Committee Operetta Tennis Team All School Play Charles Heath Ernest Helmrich Vaughn Hildebrandt James Hamilton Orchestra Track Manager Operetta Cross Country All School Play Evelyn Harrah Photography Club Youth Council Marie Hayward Roger Hellers Agnes Higgs Girl Reserves Latin Club French Club Observer Staff Girl Scouts Letitia Hill IUNE 1938 IUNE 1938 Elmer Hitt National Forensic League All School Play English Club (executive) French Club Jean Hole Library Staff Chorus Junior Commercial Club Dale Holland Ruth Horst Observer Staff Pioneer Staff French Club German Club Senior Girl Reserves Elton Kelley Football Executive Board Varsity Club Marie Krashowetz Senior Commercial Club Harman Hitt National Forensic League English Club French Club (executive) Latin Club Ina Holl William Homan Track Electrician, All School Play Electrician, Senior Play Electrician, Christmas Con- cert Electrician. Hobby Fair Audrey Ingall French Club Junior Commercial Club Girl Reserves Art Club Patricia Kirk Observer Business Mgr. Pioneer Business Manager Quill and Scroll Senior Play Joseph Laird Muriel Law Latin Club Youth Council English Club Operetta Athletics Rodney Louden Donald Meyer� Track, Captain Football Varsity Club Eileen Nielsen Howard Palmer Baseball Football Clifton Patton Baseball Marian Law Dramatics Homeroom Officer Youth Council Latin Club Athletics Patty McLarland National Honor Society Pioneer Staff Band President Orchestra Youth Council Katherine Modlin Andrea Norberg James Parker T rack National Honor Society Band Homeroom Officer Cross-Country Vernice Peabody Latin Club Debate Team IUNE 1938 JUNE 1938 Betty Peer Homer Perry Howard Porter Football Varsity Club Band Semper Fidelis National Forensic League Arthur Querfeld Art Club Officer Youth Council Officer Homeroom Officer Senior Play Future Craftsmen Donald Reed Football Tennis Observer Staff Class Officer Senior Play Jesse Richards Future Craftsmen Floyd Penny Ralph Plummer Track Cross-Country Youth Council Photography Club Charlotte Powers National Honor Society Quill and Scroll Observer Staff Pioneer Staff Girl Reserves Rachel Ragle Franco-German Society French Club German Club Girl Reserves All School Play Geraldine Retallic (iirl Reserves Art Club Home Economics Club Chorus Robert Richardson Class Officer French Club President Youth Council All School Play Track Helen Ristow Girl Reserves Latin Club G. A. A. Operetta Kappa Chi Patricia Rogers Class Officer Senior Play Committee Youth Council Senior Commercial Club Sponge Dance Chairman Max Scallen Track Football Art Club Chorus Future Craftsmen Robert Schimmc! Betty Scudlark Art Club G. A. A. Girl Reserves Home Economics Club Inter-Class Sports Helen Sideras G. A. A. Girl Reserves Commercial Club Youth Council Latin Club Gloria Roberts All School Play Senior Play Latin Club Girl Reserves English Club William Sabon Florence Schick Girl Reserves Youth Council G. A. A. Class Officer Inter-Class Sports Betty Schmaltz Senior Commercial Club G. A. A. Orchesis Chorus Badminton Jack Shaughnesy Class Officer J-Hop Committee Class Athletic Manager Latin Club Doris Smith Girl Reserves Latin Club JUNE 1938 JUNE 1938 Doris Smock Lawrence Sollinger Hi-Y Varsity Club Youth Council Operetta Varsity Football Betty Stewart All School Flay Operetta Chorus Franco-German Club Girls’ Sextet Jane Sylvester Girl Reserves Library Staff Home Economics Club Latin Club Harry Tripod Bernice Twork Junior Commercial Club Senior Commercial Club Home Economics Club G. A. A. Carl Snider Carolyn Stevens Howard Sylvester Azad Tavtigian Henry Tullius Youth Council Photography Club Golf Reserve Golf Varsity Senior Play Willard Twork Laura Wall Melvin Whitney Chorus Dcrothy Wiegert Orchestra Art Club German Club Kappa Chi Chorus Donald Wisman Track Youth Council James York Track Cross-Country Youth Council Photography Club Harvey Whitfield Wanda Wiekens Observer Staff Pioneer Staff Girl Reserves English Club Class Officer Virginia Wilkie Library Staff Franco-German Club Youth Council Jane Wurst Girl Reserves Inter-Class Sports Latin Club Youth Council Girl Scouts Clemens Ziegler Frank Earle Bettimarie Fuller Egon Nielsen Russell Snow IUNE 1938 CLASSES 12-A HOMEROOM The January class is the second from last class which had its origin in the seventh grade in the Dearborn High School building. The class was organized under Mr. Duke. The first freshman activity was a bicycle party. During the junior 'ear the class elected, rather unusually, all girls. The group had a coalition with the 11B homeroom for the annual J-Hop, being carried out in a Cuban theme. The class also gave the Junior-Senior Banquet to the mid-year seniors at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. A Christmas matinee dance was given by the class, now seniors, December 23, with no admission charged. Skip day proved to be one of the main events of the year when tiie class went tobogganing and ice skating at Rouge Park in the morning. A lunch con- sisting of hot dogs, baked beans, ice cream, and cookies was served at Zephyr Hall. The day ended with twenty-seven of the twenty-nine seniors, accompanied by Mrs. Haight and Mr. Duke, sponsors, attending the Michigan Theater, with the treat on the treasury. 1 he Junior-Senior Banquet was held January 18. Constance Needham was valedictorian and Mary Lois Johnson salutatorian. High school days for these students at last came to a close January 20 when commencement exercises were held in the auditorium. To the school the class left two candelabra. Back: I). Hunt, Reinhart Front: Jansson, M. Johnson. Crowther Hack: Harr, I). Reed, R. Copp, Hoor, Abbott Front: Rogers, R. Richardson, Haiti, Parker Under the capable sponsorship of Miss Wolkins and Mr. Haight, the senior home- loom has enjoyed a busy year. Heading the group again is George Main, president in his junior year. Other officers are vice-president, Robert Richardson; secretary, Patricia Rogers; and treasurer. James Parker. An executive board was again chosen to repre- sent the class, on which are Gladys Abbott, Robert Harr, Donald Hoor, Robert Copp, and Donald Reed. Numerous activities were sponsored by seniors during their four-year career. As sophomores they were noted for their Friday night dances. In their junior year the J-Hop was their outstanding event, and as seniors they have sponsored the ‘‘Campus, Kick”, and the “Ship Shape Shag”. “The Patsy”, in which Harriet Broderick and Henry Tullius held the leads, was the senior play. Plans for the annual prom are under way and fol- lowing commencement a farewell party is to be held at the home of Mr. Haight. Several seniors deserve special mention for their outstanding activities: Robert Copp for his oratorical achievements, Joseph Laird and Patricia MacFarland for their rating in the S. K. M. Festival, and George Hain. Donald Hoor, and Hayden Hayes for athletic abilities. Seniors were also well represented in the school’s three honor societies. Fight are members of the National Honor Society, two having been elected in their junior year and the remaining six in their senior year. Fight are members of the National Forensic I eague and six arc members of Quill and Scroll. 12-B HOMEROOM 11-A HOMEROOM Under the leadership of Miss Louise Mainline and Mr. Clyde Roberts, the 11-A homeroom had a busy semester. The 55 members of the class elected Rob rt .‘ boons as their president; Robert Wilkie as vice-president; Estclla Rowe, secre'ary; Robert Dilling- ham. treasurer; and Russell Meyers, program chairman. Class meetings have been made up mostly of short pantomimes and plavs given and directed by homeroom members, and several outside speakers. Russell Meyers, pro- gram chairman, also planned musical programs for the group. In October the class had i Hallowe’en party at the home of Trula Sideras, where prizes were given for the best costumes. Most of the class attended. Giving a Junior-Senior Banquet to the mid-year seniors was the class’s main activity. It was held at Christ Episcopal Church, the evening of January 18. Dean Wilson was toastmaster and Robert Shoens gave the address welcoming the seniors. Place cards were made by Everett Laird to resemble graduation caps, and the menu cards were graduation figures. Trula Sideras was in charge of the arrangements, Everett Laird, the decorations, and Gordon Walker, the program. Individual members of the class, who gained honors, were Trula Sideras, who was elected to the National Honor Society, and Lloyd Tennant ,who was captain of the 1937- ’38 basketball team. Back: R. Myers, E. Rowe. R. Dillingham Front: R. Wilkie, Shoens Hack: Gehle, C. Youmans, Rosalik, W. Schmaltz Front: M. Moore, Olds, A. Giamartin The 11-B homeroom, with 170 members, elected Edward Rosalik as its president; Ruth Olds as vice-president: Mary Moore, secretary; Adcle Giamartin, treasurer, and on the executive board are William Schmaltz, Robert Gehle, and Charles Youmans. The spons- ors arc Miss Ruth Reynolds. Miss Helene Wilson, and Mr. Leon Wolcott. During their three years of high school the juniors gave the customary freshman sophomore, and junior dances. They were the “Harvest Ball’, “Reindeer Trot , and the “J-Hop”, respectively. Giving the annual J-Hop was the class’s main activity. It was held January 22. Various colored posters advertising the dance were seen about town. The color scheme for the tickets and dance programs was blue and white. Myron Lane and his orchestra provided the music. A profit of $58.69 was realized. Because of the large number of students in both the junior and senior homerooms, juniors may be obliged to eliminate the Junior-Senior Banquet and in its place, give a complimentary dance, which will include only juniors and seniors, the latter being ad- mitted free of charge. A dues dance, which enabled juniors to pay their dues promptly, was given January 8. As this idea encouraged dues paying, another dance of its kind was held March 4. Music was pr v d 1 by Jim Sagar and his orchestra, and there were games for those who did not care to dance. 11-B HOMEROOM lO-A HOMEROOM Under the sponsorship of Mr. Gwinnell, chemistry instructor, and Miss LaMarca, English teacher, there are at present about 64 students in the 10-A homeroom. Officiating at the meetings throughout the year were Wolfgang Moeckel as president, vice-president, Dwight Buffcnbarger, secretary, Hugh Forsberg, and treasurer. Harry Moore. The executive committee was comprised of Phyllis Ketchum, Marie Andrews, and Doug'as Corbin. Members of the homeroom had a class party October 23 in celebration of Hallowe’en. It was given in the high school auditorium and those attendng the party were entertained by games and dancing. The most outstanding affair of their doing during the year was the annual Christmas dance given by the whole 10th grade. It was held December IS and advertised as the ‘‘Mistletoe Mingle , turning out to be one of the most successful dances of the entire year. The orchestra featured was Chubby Bell’s. During the regular meetings of the year, talent programs were presented several times. The talent was taken from among the members of the homeroom, and as there are numerous musical persons in it. the programs were worthwhile. Two members of the ex- ecutive committee, Douglas Corbin and Phyllis Ketchum, performed several times, Doug- las on the piano and Phyllis, dancing and piano. There were also members who sang at some of the meetings. Back : D. Craig, Moore. M. Andrews Front: Buflfenbarger, W. Moeckel £ Back: Beach, Culp, J. Allan, Noreen, Stephens, La Marsh. Waggencr, Warner Front: Read, Garrison, Hynett, L. Youmans, K. Parker. H. Copp Divided into three groups, the 10-B homeroom is under the joint supervision and sponsorship of Mrs. Lewis, commercial teacher. Mrs. Rider, commercial teacher, and Mr. Rider, head of Dearborn High School’s music department. Class presidents for each of the three divisions are Catherine Garrison, A-G, Robert Hynett. H-P, and Leonard Youmans, Q-Z. Other persons filling offices of vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and program chairmen, in all of the groups, are Harley Copp, Esther Culp, Jeanne Allen, Howard Fisher, Elisha Parker, Betty Xoreen, Marie La Marsh. Doyle Warner, Dick Read, and Marjorie Stephens. In March a party was held in the school auditorium, and those attending danced, played various games, and had refreshments. Members of all three groups were ad- mitted to this affair. Although each of the 10-B classes had parties and special functions, the main event of the year was a Christmas dance, named the Mistletoe Mingle” and sponsored by the entire sophomore class, including all 10-A and 10-B groups. It was presented on De- cember 18, and a winter and yuletidc scheme of decorations was used. A profit of over $57 was taken in from the total sale of tickets. During the regular business meetings, which are held once every month during school hours, after the usual parliamentary procedure, entertainment for the various groups usually consists of some sort of games, contests, or perfor nances by class members. lO-B HOMEROOM 9-A HOMEROOM With approximately 65 boys and girls under their guidance Mr. John Cadaret and Miss Doris Doolittle undertook, to act as sponsors of 9-A’s at the beginning of the school year. They were continuing in the same capacity as they had when 9-A’s first entered high school the previous January. When school opened in the fall the majority of home room officers elected were girls. Iris Atkinson was chosen president. Other officers who assisted her were James Fowler as vice-president, May Ann Major as treasurer, Carolyn Neely as secretary, and Mary Jean Armstrong as entertainment chairman. The annual freshman dance was given in March. It was jointly sponsored by 9-A s and 10-B’s. Alice in Wonderland decorations were used to carry out the theme sug- gested by the name, Mad Hatter’s Ball. Of the profits realized, the 10-B group received $11. Experience for giving such a dance was gained through various social activities given during the year. In the fall a picnic was held at Ford Field. Just before Christmas a dance for class members was given for which an outside orchestra was hired. In the spring a bicycle hike was taken, and just before school closed their annual picnic was held. John Kamp was program chairman during the year, and it was his duty to plan enter- tainment for homeroom meetings which were held once each month. On one of these oc- casions Prin. Olsen gave a short talk. Class members also heard musical solos, recitations and readings. Back: M. Major. Neely, Kamp. M. Armstrong Front : Fowler. Atkinson Back: Sheffield, Abrams, Warren, R. Boss. Nieland. J. Copp, Rice Front: W. Thomas, MacFarland. I). Steffes, Evans. N. Davis, Harris With an extremely large group of 168 students the 9-B’s divided into three groups. Under the supervision of Miss Jane Hicks, students whose names ended with A through G, elected David Evans, president: Rita Boss, secretary; Betty Abrams, treas- urer, and Janet Copp, program chairman. In the J through R group, sponsored by Mr. James Scott, David MacFarland was elected president; Robert Harris, vice-president; and Coral Kneeland, secretary-treasurer. In the third group, S through Z, under the guidance of Mrs. Morris, officers elected were, Dorothy Steffes, president; Bill Thomas, vice-president; Robert Rice, secretary; George Sheffield, treasurer, and Robert Shaughnesy, program chairman. Combining with the 10-B homeroom, they sponsored the annual freshman dance en- titled Mad Hatter’s Ball. Bill (jail provided the music, and with June Boyd as decoration chairman. The affair had a theme of “Alice in Wonderland. 1 he profit of $20.00 was divided between the 10-B‘s and the three OB homeroo ns. General chairman for the dance was Frances Laird. A party was given jointly by the three homerooms, and although they did not give it for a profit, one was realized. In various parties and dances the 9-A s always had an ex- cellent member attendance. 9-B HOMEROOM VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT In spite of their larger enrollment this year, the members of the Vocational Class of Dearborn High School carried on in much the same manner as in previous years. They served the school in their usual capacity by contributing greatly to the success of the Hobby Fair as well as doing many various forms of metal work, wood work, and printing including the school paper, the yearbook, and material for the entire school district. The class was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Vanek, Mr. Cross, and Mr. Myler. The latter is a new addition to the faculty. He is a graduate of Western State Teachers College. Other members of the faculty who contribute their services to the class are Mr. Gwinnell, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Roberts. The Vocational are taught practically all of the main subjects included in the regular high school curriculum, along with the vocational guidance and manual arts training that they receive. They also make many of the tools and machines with which they work. These and various other projects are usually designed for construction by the instructors. The Vocational News, a small paper edited by the students of the class, was this year directed by Lloyd Tennant, with Max Allen as associate editor. Trips were taken, as in previous years. The class went to several places, including the General Box Company and the Ford Motor Company. Back: Greaves, DePaulis, Dear, Harrah, Aiming, Ditton, R. Lewis, Tavtigian, Tripod, Burr, J. Richard- son, R. Wagle, Dillingham Middle: Meyer. Miller, Kdmonds, Ulch, Meng, Ziegler, Hoganson, H. Palmer, Sabon, Barrows. Butler, R. Beems, Tennant, Spencer, Allen, Scallen, Ellingsworth, Phillips Front: Tillman, Jentz, G. Beems. Kennedy, Kenney, Miller, Rose, Sanders, Stackman, Donaldson, Crampton, Sturtzenegger, Bertram SPORTS FOOTBALL Concluding the most successful season Dearborn football has known in rc ent years, the Pioneer eleven of 1937 finished its schedule with seven victories and one defeat, los- ing only to its traditional rival, Wayne. With a number of returning veterans from the previous year, in :lu l ug co-captains Don Boor and Weston Spencer, Coach Rabc began his second year as Dearborn coach, first opposing Algonac, new to the Pioneer schedule, Sept. 25, Algonac’s smaller and lighter team affording Dearborn the first win of the year by a 25-0 score. Competition in the Twin Valley began the following week with Ecorse. Ecorse be- came the second victim, and following this Plymouth and Dearborn battled for the league lead, Dearborn emerging victor in the hardest game of the season, 7-6. Ypsilanti was dropped in turn, and then came Wayne. After leading through the entire game. Wayne was allowed to score twice in the closing minutes to win the game, break four years of tie games and gain a tie for the championship with Dearborn. The schedule was then closed with victories over Lincoln Park, Lady of Lourdes, and Flint. Employing a double wing-back with a man in motion, the Pioneers scored a total of 190 points, with only 30 being scored against them. Averaging 21 points per game, and their opponents four, is an exceptional offensive and defensive record. As a conclusion to the season, the Dearborn Exchange Club gave a banquet at the Back: Rabc, coach, BufTenbarger. Solomon, Coffin, I). Meyer, Albertson, Hubbard. Shaughnesy, Reed, C. Youmans, R. Dillingham, Porter, Dunn. Clayton, D. Wilson Front: Palmer. J. Richardson, E. Kelley. Fitzpatrick. Tennant, Boor, Spencer, Helmrich. H. Dietrich. Sollinger, R. Bee ms Back: T. Sideras, Aaron, L. Hansen, Strauss, Bryan, McBain, Jcppesen, Butler, K. Moeckel, Ferns Front: A. Giamartin, Pittenger, V. Lewis, M. Moore, G. Schrocder, A. Lepp, M. Thomas, Xeubert, Vick- roy, Walters Introduced to Dearborn High last fall for the first time, Chinese soccer has rapidly gained a large following among the girls. Because conditions at Ford Field prohibited playing of the usual tournament, Chinese soccer was substituted in its place. An old Chinese game, it has several points in common with regular soccer, one being the method of scoring. Sides are chosen, and the one scoring the most goals, wins. Every one must sit on the floor and kick a cage ball, about 30 inches in diameter, toward her goal. There is no maximum number of players, and it is advisable for not less than 10 players to be on one side. Choosing Gladys Schrocder as their captain, the juniors, with an unusually large team, easily won the championship. The tournament progressed over a period of several weeks, during which t ine the champion team won eight out of nine games, a percentage of .888, having met their one defeat at the hands of the sophomores. This team emerged as run- ner-up, with a .666 percentage, and each junior and sophomore girl who had played in a majority of games, was accredited with 25 and 15 points respectively for the G. A. A. Every one on each of the four teams received 10 points because soccer was an inter-clasfc sport. In third place, through lack of enough players, the senior team has a .222 per- centage, while a 111 percentage left the freshmen in last place. CHINESE SOCCER CHAMPS BASKETBALL With a total of eight victories out of 14 games, seven being won in 10 league starts. Dearborn succeeded in attaining a tie for second place in the 1937-38 league standings. Faced with an extremely difficult task in getting the team in shape, inasmuch as a large majority of the cagers were on the football squad, which played its last game a week before the basketball opener. Coach McIntyre sent into the first game with Lincoln Park a team which had only practiced together for less than a week. With such little preparation. Dearborn played its first four games in eight days, los- ing to two of the state’s strongest quintets, Ann Arbor and Fordson. After three upsets from non-league schools, Lincoln Park included, the Pioneers began to round into form and scored their first victory of the season in the league opener with Ypsilant . Out of the nine remaining games, two were lost to Plymouth, and one to River Rouge, the high point of the season being the Rouge game, when the Pioneers became the only team in the league to win over the Panthers. This victory also came in the second semester after Coach McIntyre had lost four varsity men at mid-year. The team also holds a double victory over Wayne. There were 12 varsity letters awarded to the team, which scored 286 points in league play to 241 of the opposition. Of the points scored. 52 were free throws made out of 120 attempts. Individual scoring lead went to Hob Albertson with 68 points, but Jim Christie had the highest average per game with 9.1. Back: Buflfenbarger, F. Kelley. Coffin, Kennedy, I). Knipp, Spratt, Spencer, R. Beems, Stackman, Dunn. Breland. D. Wilson, Loftus Front: Boor, F. Davis, Car� :.in', W. Schmaltz, Main, Whitfield. II. Dietrich, J. Richardson, Albertson, Tennant. Hack • R. Major, P. Hara, Bye, Schumann, Hancock, John, Schlyer, R. Hunt, Beach Front: Cahow, Vartanian, York, Breuer, Ulch, Parker, Mr. Wetzel, Coach Cross-Country as a fall sport has been growing in popularity and student interest. Because football is much more spectacular than cross-country, there is still a lack of student support which is so vital to the success of an athletic team. Although laboring under his handicap, Coach Wetzel has managed to turn out many championship teams in the years that he has been coach at Dearborn. With only two varsity men back this year, the Dearborn harriers won two out of three dual meets. Under captain James York, the thinclads took fourth in the regional meet. After their trip to the league meet, where they took fifth, they ment on to take ninth in the state meet. Cross-country was introduced into Dearborn High School eleven years ago. In that time there have been five league meets, eight regional meets, and ten state meets. In these eleven years Dearborn has won the state championship four times. Dearborn has been league champion three times and second once. James York, captain, James Parker, Charles Breuer. Robert Cahow, Robert Ulch. and Howard Vartanian received varsity letters this year. Reserve letter� were awarded to Paul Harrah, J. B. John, Ray Major, Walter Randall, Jack Hviro k, Rob rt IIun‘. Lester Schlyer, Edward Bye, and Marvin Schuman. Charles Breuer has been elected to next year’s captainship. CROSS COUNTRY G. A. A. BOARD Carrying on the work of two former gym instructors, Miss Knight and Mrs. Holt, Mfss Wilma Clizbe has acted as sponsor for the Girls’ Athletic Association this year. The organization is open to all girls participating in some sport offered by the G. A. A. Both team games and individual sports are offered for inter-class competition. Basket- ball, soccer, volley hall and badminton were the sports offered so far this year by the association. Spring sports which have been planned arc archery, baseball, and tennis Field hockey, a new sport to Dearborn High girls, will he introduced next year. Among the individual sports by which the girls may earn points arc skating, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Under the point system which is in operation now, points for participation in sports are carried over each year, making it possible to earn some award each year and a “D” before graduation. Among the awards offered are class numerals, letters, and gold pins. Each year the Dorothy Smith Memorial Cup is awarded to the most outstanding senior girl in sports. The organization’s social activities have included a Mothers’ and Daughters’ Tea, a Student-Faculty basketball game, and a swimming party at Henry Ford School. Officers who were elected at the beginning of the year are Gladys Abbott, president, Leona Hansen, vice-president, Mandy Flake, secretary, and Jean Davis, treasurer. Rep- resentatives from each homeroom are chosen to meet with the officers and form a board. Various representatives and their duties as managers are Helen Sideras, basketball and archery, Doris Craig, volley hall, Marjorie Stephens, tennis. Fern Cline, badminton, Marion Giamartin, baseball, Marion Crowther, swimming, and Trula Sideras, program chairman. Back: H. Sideras, M. Giamartin. Stephens, Crowther. Craig. T. Sideras Front: L. Hansen, Abbott, Miss Clizbe. sponsor. F’ake, J. Davis Back: Gibbs, E. Parker, Meyers, Tripod, Ellingsworth, Homan, L. Dickinson. Ellison Middle: Whitehead, Schlyer, Rowe, Cahow, F. Johnson, Miller, Schumann, Parsons, Dillingham, Ran- dall. York. Mr. Wetzel, coach Front: Monaghan, R. M. Wilkie, Bailey, Breuer, Hunt, Johnson. Bloomer. Gehle Confronted with an acute problem, that of finding a suitable place in which to hold their meets, Coach Leith Wetzel’s thinclads entered competition in the Twin Valley As- sociation. While Ford Field was re-seeded last spring, and was for some time unsuited for track competition, it was prepared for the current season to some extent. “Our progress, how- ever, is still impaired because of the track’s condition,” Mr. Wetzel said. Scheduled home meets for this year were: Wayne, April 15; Ypsilanti, April 22; River Rouge, April 29. Meets away were: Plymouth, April 8; Fordson, April 26; Ecorsc, May 6. Trackmen met Wyandotte and River Rouge in pre-season indoor meets. The league meet was held at Ypsilanti May 14; the state contest at Michigan State College May 28. Last year’s team took second place in the league meet. Scallen and Parker taking firsts in the 440 yard and 880 yard runs respectively. Coach Wetzel awarded letters to 28 hoys for track competition. At the beginning of the 1938 season. Coach Wetzel said that he had a fair team, hut expected nothing spectacular. He believed they would place second in the league. Rouge probably taking first. Best bets, according to Mr. Wetzel, were Parker, in the 880, Monaghan, pole vault, Homan, high-jump, Meyers, dashes, Gehle, 440 yard run, and Breuer, mile. Veterans back this year were Gehle, Homan, Harrah, Meyers, Breuer. Miller. Mon- aghan, and York. Connors and Whitehead served the team as managers. Since new suits and other equipment were ordered last year, none was added for this season. Members of the vocational class met other class members in the inter-class meet, used to discover new material. TRACK BASEBALL With a turnout of 65 candidates for the team this season. Coach Frank McIntyre’s i opes for a flourishing squad were greatly increased. After the first week or so of ractf c, however, it was found that about 25 of them were to go to Coach Kabe’s “B” ‘•''in for more experience, while the remainder stayed on the varsity squad. Out of the •'•vc or six veterans that were expected back, only one of last year’s regulars, Cassini, re turned this spring. Others were lost through change of residence and ineligibility. Probable candidates, at this writing, for the Pioneer pitching staff are Patton, Ger- main, Tennant, O’Brien, Wyman, and Holland. Prospects for the infield positions are Christie or MacFarland at first, Schmaltz or Stackman at second, Connors at third, and either Cassini or Ward playing shortstop. Outfield positions will he fought for by Rich- ardson, Stark, Krizek, Dietrich, and Mcnnick. Among the probable backstops are Emery, Pio, and John W. Richardson. Emmitt, and H. Moore were chosen as the team’s man- agers this year. The schedule for the locals included 16 games, eight at home and the other eight away, and is as follows: April 14, Melvindale here; April 19, at Melvindale; April 26, at Birmingham: April 29, Birmingham here: May 3, at Ypsilanti; May 6, at River Rouge: May 10. Plymouth here: May 11, at Lincoln Park: May 13 at Ecorse: May 17, at Wayne: May IS, Lincoln Park, here; May 20, Ypsilanti here; May 24, River Rouge here: May 27 at Plymouth; May 31, Ecorse here; June 3, Wayne here. Pack: Emery, Crampton, G. Fisher, Starck. Warner. King, Pio, K. Bailey, Post, Ferrel. Mennick Middle: S ackman. Dietrich, Christie. J. O’Brien, C. Patton, John, Germain. Tennant, Hancock, Holland Fr nt Bushaw, Krizek, Woods, Wyman, Cassini. Connors, Schmaltz, MacFarland Back: T. Sideras, Strauss, V. Lewis, A. Lepp. MeBain, Vickroy, DuChene Front: Flake, G. Schroedcr, Hansen, I '. Moeckel, Eryan, A. Giamartin. M. Moore Having won nine straight victories the junior girls, headed by Leona Hansen, cap- tured the championship title with a perfect final percentage of LOCK). The second team, captained by Betty Me Bain, was also victorious with a final 1.000 percentage. Second place was awarded to the seniors, who had a final percentage of .600; third went to the freshmen with a final .4000 percentage while the sophomores came in forth with a .000 percentage. The junior teams played in the following order: First team—Leona Hansen, for- ward; Ericka Moeckel, forward: Mary Moore, foreward; Mandy Flake, guard; Waneta Bryan, guard; Gladys Schrocder, guard. Shirley Preston and Adelc Giamartin substi- tuted for Mandy Flake and Waneta Bryan. Second team—Betty MeBain, forward; Vera Lewis, forward; Pearl DuChene. forward; Virginia Jeppesen, guard; Arabella Lepp, guard: and Margaret Vickroy, guard. Marjorie Thomas and Joyce Strauss substituted for Virginia Jeppesen and Arabella Lepp. Schedule for the junior first team games was: January 6. 11 vs. 12. 19-4; January 13. 9 vs. 11. 16-2: January 27, 10 vs. 11. 17-1 ; February 3. 11 vs. 12. 17-5: February 10, 9 vs. 11. 23-5; February 17, 10 vs. 11. 32-7; February 24. 11 vs. 12. 2-0; March 3, 9 vs. 11. 2-0; March 10, 10 vs. 11,34-0. The junior girls were also outstanding in other activities. Leona Hansen was tennis champion and in volleyball their team took two out of the final games of the tournament and thereby claimed the title of volleyball champions for the season. They are also plan- ning to offer some stiff competition in baseball, with the aim of attaining another champ- ionship title. GIRLS' BASKETBALL CHAMPS ORCHESIS With cooperation of members, the new modern interpretative dancing class decided upon Orchesis as its distinguished title. Orchesis is a Greek word meaning the art of dancing. The members wear bathing suits so that they will have free use of the entire body. A drum, to improve the rhythm, was lent to the group by the music department. The classes meet every Wednesday in the auditorium but spectators are not permitted. The girls showed a great deal of enthusiasm for the new type of dancing, and about 80 of them signed up for the activity. After much practice some of the members felt so confident in dancing that 12 of them decided to enter the Hobby Fair. Those girls were, Helen Birchett, Betty Schmaltz, Marjorie Dorland, Marie Andrews, Margaret Andrews. Saretta Adams, Frances Laird. Caroline Jones, Rachel Ragel, Betty Waggener, Doris Fruehauf, and Janet Andersen. In this performance each girl was responsible for her own costume which was made out of thin voile. Simplicity was emphasized in every respect except in the full ankle- length skirt. Yellow and green, varying from light to dark, were the colors used in the dresses which were dyed in school. Left to center: Waggener, F. Laird. Jones. Fru.dinu' Andersen Center to right: Birchett. Dorland, Andrews, S hm • t •. Margaret Andrews, Adams ACTIVITIES BAND Organization lias come to the band, just as to a club, for the first time this year in the form of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and council. Patty MacFar- land is president, with Joe Laird, vice-president: Margaret Boss, secretary, and Jack Arrants, treasurer. The council is made up of five members, who are Elisha Parker, Janies Parker, Bill Oates, Robert Cahovv, and Russell Meyers. While acting as host to about 20 other schools for the annual Southeastern Michigan contest, February 26, Dearborn entered 23 members in the solo and ensemble groups. In this non-competitive contest where judging is done by rating students superior, ex- cellent. good, fair, or below average, two members. Bill Gates and David MacFarland re- ceived first division while six others got second division ranking and several others third. The newly organized String Quartet was given second division along with the Clarinet Quartet, and the Woodwind Quartet received third. Considerable marching was done at various football and basketball games with the entire band marching at football games, including one at Wayne, while a 16-piece brass group marched inside at basketball games. At the national contest at Hamtramck, March 26, some of the more important and difficult selections played were Wanderer's Call. Overture to Caliph of Bagdad, and “Overture to the Soldier of Fortune.’ Arrants, R. Moore, Gates, Cahow, Kelvin Bailey, Boss, Delhcr, Armstrong, Helmrich, Waggener. Lin- deirnuth. Knight Bailey, Emery. E. Parker. Ketchum. l iskc, («roat, J. Laird. Sagar, R. Meyers, B. Grandy, J. Parker, Barbara Hayes, P. MacFar'and. O'Brien, Munson. G. Gibbs, Heath Fulton. R. Read, Arrants, Cahow. I). Stcffes. Gates, Betty Hayes, Wiegert, Faurot, Knight Bailey I� Smith. La Roy, Kelvin Bailey, Woods. Helmrich, H. Moore, O’Brien. I). MacFarland, B. Grandy. J. Parker, Glasser, K. Parker, Sagar. J. Laird, R. Meyers, Lahr. Sergay. Fhert. Fiske. Groat. Barbara Hayes. P. MacFarland. Garrison, T. Sideras, J. Hamilton. H. Haves, Am nerman, M. Dorland, Crampton, Oliver I he orchestra has improved considerably, not only in its instrumentation, which has been enlarged, but in the calibre of its players. Several of its members participated in the Southeastern Michigan Solo and Ensemble Festival held at Dearborn High School in February, and received high rating. This year the orchestra has participated in many activities. Its most outstanding performance was in the Southeastern Michigan Band and Orchestra Festival at Ham- tramck in March. Schools of this organization had their band and orchestra judged by Raymond Dvorak, head of the music department of the University of Wisconsin. They were rated superior, excellent, good, fair, and poor. Much to the surprise of everyone. Dearborn received an excellent. It also provided suitable background for the all-school plays. Just before Christmas it gave a concert at Whitmore-Bolles School and the an- nual Christmas Concert at the high school. The Spring Concert will be given in May, in which the Band and Chorus will also participate. In May the Twin Valley Association is having competition among its members, much the same as the S. E. M. in which Dear- born will take part. The repertoire of the orchestra has been enlarged including such numbers as the “Carmen Suite” by George Bizet, “The Overture to Pique Dame” by Franz Suppe, “Hun- garian Dance No. 3 and 4”, by Brahms. The orchestra has been much more active this year, and has come out so well in all of its activities that it can really claim musical accomplishment. ORCHESTRA CLARINET QUARTET Although the clarinet quartet was only organized this September and consisted of a complete new group, the fine music and work done by this ensemble does credit to the music department and to the group who organized it. There are four members comprising the group, Elisha Parker as the first clarinetist and director; James Sagar, second clarinetist; Phyllis Ketchum, third; and Margaret Boss, fourth. Besides being active members in both band and orchestra the group has done all its own preparation on selections that have been played throughout the year, thus taking all responsibility themselves. The quartet entered the Southeastern Michigan Solo and Ensemble Festival Febru- ary 25, and took second division in the ensemble events in this contest. Due to the group’s high ranking in this contest, Mr. Rider, music director, entered the quartet in the Michigan State Solo and Ensemble Festival sponsored annually by the Michigan Band and Orchestra Association of Ann Arbor, April 29 and 30. Among various organizations and churches for which they have provided entertain- ment arc: Methodist Church in Dearborn and Inkster, Dearborn Musical, Band Boosters Club, Hobby Fair, Masonic dinner, and several homeroom meetings. This completed an extremely busy year for the members of the clarinet quarter. E. Parker. Sagar. Ketchum, M. Boss Organized in September of this year, the Woodwind Quartet is a new addition to the music activities of Dearborn High School. Under the direction of Mr. Albert W. Rider, it consists of Patty MacFarland playing the flute, Russell Meyers, the oboe. Joseph Laird, clarinet, and Beatrice Grandy, the bassoon. It has furnished music on several occasions, the first appearance being for the annual open house night held at high school in November. At the January honor assembly these four students offered the musical portion of the program in place of the orchestra. They have also played for the Parent-Teachers Association at Oxford School and for the junior-senior banquet held at the end of last semester. To secure music written for all four of their instrument's has been a problem, for the cboe and bassoon are difficult to play even alone. Combined with the flute and clarinet they present a much more difficult task. Being one of the most talented organizations m the music department, the woodwind quartet’s repertore consists of classical selec- tions such as “Allegro Brillante” by Hans Sebastian Bach. WOODWIND QUARTET CHORUS With over 70 enrolled, the mixed chorus began its fall term under the direction of Albert W. Rider. A new choir stand was purchased in October, and was immediately put into use by 60 selected choir members. In November a program was given before Kiwanis Club at the Evangelical Church. Two sacred songs, a Russian Christmas carol, and two secular numbers were sung, in ad- dition to a quartet arrangement of “I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen”. Harriet Broderick, Agnes MacKenzie, Fred Reinhart, and Don Reed made up the mixed quartet in the last selection. A solo concert given Xov. 12 presented 10 Chorus members. Mr. Rider’s purpose in sponsoring a program of this type was to offer students practical experience through public appearance. Alice Bedrosian, Helen Birchett. Harriet Broderick, Catherine Gar- rison, Patricia Reader, Don Reed, Fred Reinhart, Trula Sideras, Lawrence Sollingcr, and Betty Stewart each sang a solo with piano accompaniment. Most outstanding of the chorus’s appearances was the third annual Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 17. Wearing traditional black choir robes, the entire chorus sang several songs, including carols from France, Poland. England, Russia, Haiti, and Italy. Fred Reinhart and Harriet Broderick sang Mana-Zucca's “I Love Life” and Arditi’s “III Bacio ’ respectively as the evening’s solo entertainment. The audience joined the chorus in sing- ing well-known Christmas carols at the close of the program. At mid-year commencement two appropriate songs were sung by about 35 choisters. Back: Starck, Graham, Hills, Burns, Qucrfeld, Hancock. Reed. Ellison, Dillingham Second: B. Grandy, Jcppesen, Wooton, G. Schroeder, Schneider, Tattan, LaMarsh, MacKenzie, Olds, Retallic Third: Dewar. C. Neely, Miller. Rice, Squire. B. Ditton, Sutton. Dickinson. Francis, Roberts Front: Cohn, Fruehoff, Marian Law, McNair, Hamilton. Messinger, Winkworth. T. Sideras Hack: Buffenbarger, Birchett. Reinhart, Arrants. X. Johnson, Steffes, R. Xeely Second: Willett, Dorland, Birchett. Reader, McDavid, Clay, Dapprich, Sperry Third: Baugh, Betty Stewart. J. Copp, 15. Schmaltz. Jamieson, Jackson, I). Johnson, Broderick Front: K. Grandy, A. Bedrosian. Woods, Garrison. Ludvik, Ristovv, Reddy, Wickens, Mains, J. Gibbs Contrary to usual procedure, enrollment dropped to 44 at the beginning of second se- mester. This was due to the fact that a new schedule which would make possible two chorus classes had been under consideration for some time. At the last minute the idea was dropped and Mr. Rider was left with 44 advanced students in his regular second hour class. Much of the training has been in regard to technique in singing. Attention has been centered on the fundamentals of voice culture. One day each week has been set aside for solo work. Instead of using the auditorium, Mr. Rider held daily rehearsals in the music room on the second floor. Twin Valley Activity Association’s vocal festival was held at River Rouge in April, and Dearborn High sent 30 singers to participate. Mr. Roy Parsons of Highland Park directed them, along with 170 other high school choisters. “Morning” by Speaks, “Speed- well” by Brake. Arkhanglesky’s “Incline Thine Ear” and Kountz’s “The Sleight” were sung by the mixed chorus of 200. Boys sang The Battle Hymn” from Wagner’s opera, “Rienzi” and Dickson’s “Thanks Be To God”. Girls alone sang three-part arrangements of Elgar’s “The Snow” and Rachmaninoff’s ”C sharp minor Prelude”, the latter as a song under the title “Message of the Bells”. As a special feature at River Rouge, a double mixed quarter sang “Flowing River”, a Chilean folk song, and Tschaikowski’s “None But the Lonely Heart”. In the annual spring concert May 20, the chorus joined other members of the music department in a varied program. CHORUS DEBATE SQUAD For tlie first time since 1934, Dearborn High School has a dcba'Ing team This year’s squad is under the direction of Mr. John Cadaret of the English department, who is re- placing Miss Howser, former debate coach. The Dearborn team scored one victory and four defeats during the season, its only victory being by the affirmative squad against the Wayne High School team. The subject used throughout the entire season was. Resolved, that the uni-cameral sys- tem of legislature should be adopted by the several states. Vernice Peabody, Harriette Vicary, and Jane Wooton comprised the usual negative team, while Jack Frazier, J. B. John, and Charles Youmans constituted the usual affirmative team. For the last negative debate, however, Vernice Peabody, J. B. John, and Charles Youmans were used instead of the regular combinations. Due to the fact that Dearborn has not had a debate team for several years, none of the nine who tried out for this year’s squad were previously experienced in debating. Of this season’s team, Vernice Peabody is the only senior. All the other debaters will return to school next year. For the purpose of aiding Dearborn High School students in debating, there will be a regular class under Mr. Cadaret solely for that purpose next semester. There seems to be definite interest throughout the student body in a debate class. Back: Frazier, C. Youmans, J. B. John, Mr. Cadaret, coach Front: Vicary, Wooton, Peabody Back: Mr. Martin, adviser. Higgs, Broderick. Wickens, Kelch, Fair, Marian Law Front: R. Copp, Abbott, Powers, editor, Kirk, Hain With an unusually small staff, The Observer, weekly publication of Dearborn High School, began the semester under the editorship of Charlotte Powers, a former staff member. Business for the paper was placed in the capable hands of Patricia Kirk. George Hain, Robert Copp, and Shirley Fair were selected as sports writers. Gladys Abbott was given charge of circulation supervising the exchange of The Observer with papers from schools and colleges in other cities. Other reporters on the staff were Har- riet Broderick. Agnes Higgs, Mary Bess Kelch, Marian Law, and Wanda Wickens. This Dearborn Inn for the 20 varsity men and the reserves, at which Weston Spencer received staff produced a total of 16 issues during the semester. The staff for the second semester found only three members remaining. They were Robert Copp as editor, Harriet Broderict, assistant editor, and George Hain, sports writer. Donald Reed and Margaret Vickroy also covered sports. Ruth Horst was made business manager, assisted by Patricia Kirk, who did no writing for the paper. Circulation di- rector for this semester was Leona Hansen. Winifred Andersen, Jeanne Cordell. Ksther Dasher, Carol Ann Fischer. Caroline Gottman, Maida Ludvik, Rhoda M Kec. Annabelle Petersen. Trula Sideras. Marian Squire, and Harriette Vicary completed the staff as reporters. THE OBSERVER STAFF LIBRARY STAFF The library is divided in'.o three departments, the file room where magazines are filed, the work room where books are mended, and the library proper. Miss Jane Hicks has been in charge of the library for four years, and Miss Eileen Wood has assisted her for the last three. 1 his year the staff consists of 12 girls. They learn how to mend books, how to number them, and how to arrange them on the shelves. They alse learn how to take care of the desk where books are checked. Each member is given a certain duty and work is divided in such a way that each girl has an opportunity to perform every task. Staff members are given regular assignments which are due weekly. They are given one hour a week during class time to work on them. One hundred thirty-eight new books were added to the library this year, making a total of about 4,690 books in the library. The new books are displayed on the display table before they are put on shelves so that the students may become acquainted with them. English, history, French, and other classes contributed to the displays shown throughtout the year. Back: Brandmier, J. Sylvester, M. Derr. Smock, V. Brimer, Menge. Ulch. C. Salmonson. Front: Barnhouse, Waschilewsky, Miss Hicks, Librarian, Woods, Yenkel. Hack: M. Major. Needham. A. Andrews, R. Major, H. Hayes, J. Laird, R. Copp, h. Hitt. I). Ragle. Bierma, J. Gibbs Front: Birchett, R. Ragle, M. Moore, G. Schroeder, A. Mackenzie, C. Gottman, P. Kirk, ketch The all-school play, “Once in a Lifetime’’, by Charles Quimby Burdette, was aptly named, for it was a performance of once in a lifetime. William Spratt. as Konrad, a young Englishman, and Ruth Bierma. an English girl, played the leading parts, with Hayden Hayes and Mary Kelch as Jeff and Emily Ross. Konrad’s parents, Elmer Hitt, the village halfwit, and June Gibbs, a young village girl, provided the comedy. Robert Copp, as Hallsted Dinsmore, an author. Constance Needham and Robert Regenhardt as Dava and Dayo of the gypsy tribe, Zara, Carmen, and Katinka. gypsy sisters, played by Helen Birchett, Mary Moore, and May Ann Maior, Joseph Laird as Stan, a young gypsy, and Dan Ragle as the little hoy, completed the supporting cast. With 24 minor parts taken by gypsy dancers, orchestra, and villagers, it was the largest cast ever to perform in Dearborn High’s Auditorium. All committees were chosen from the senior class. Charlotte Powers was selected «•lay manager, while the properties committee included Russell Ellison and Patricia Rogers. Robert Richardson was stage manager, and light and special effects were done by William Homan. Publicity was taken care of by George Hain, Donald Boor, and Art Querfe'd. Ushers included Laura Wall. Evelyn Harrah. Marie Krashowctz, Bernice Gautz, Gloria Roberts, and Catherine Sabolev. Betty Stewart was the prompter. Only one performance was given. Nov. 19, but it was well attended. Total receipts v. r re $176. and net profits $83. Of the profits. 45 percent went to the senior class, a like am Hint to the general fund, and 10 percent to the play fund. ALL SCHOOL PLAY SENIOR PLAY I lie I atsy , given early in April, was chosen as the sen or play 'his year. Patricia Harrington, the lead, was played by Harriet Broderick. Be ausc she was noted for h r s nging. a part was written in for Harriet to demonstrate her ability Ht r suitor. I ony Anderson, was p ayed by Henry Tull us Donald tr r was Patricia's s tnpa'hetic father, while Gloria Roberts, as the mo’her. sided with the o’hcr daughter who was rather spoiled. Patsy Kirk played the sister Gr’ ce. Donald Reed portrayed th? part of Grace's suitor, Billy Caldwell. Other characters were George Hain as Francis Patrick O’Flahcr:y, Helen IVrchctt as Sadie Buchanan and Arthur Querfeld as Trip Busty. a cab driver. 1 he Patsy was a comedy which took place in a modern home of today. Patricia was a girl who relied on her witty sayings, which she got from a hook, rather than on Iwr looks. She was bullied by an older sister who got every h:ng she wanted. She finally won Tony by having him teach her how to interest another man. who he didn't know was himself. Among those who aided in the production of the play was Mr. Alton Reeves, director. I'inancial matters were taken care of by business manager. Robert Copp. Charlotte Powers was general chairman. Stage managing was done by William Homan. Prompters were Patty MacFarland and Ruth Horst. Ten years ago seniors chose The Patsy as their class play and gave two productions in the Calvin theater. This year it was staged in the high school auditorium. Back: Tullius, Reed. Querfeld, Hain, Boor Front: Horst, Birchctt, 1’. MacFarland, P. Kirk, Br derick Back: Broderick, Y. Andersen, W. Kennedy, Pittenger. Wickens, Abbott, Petersen, Hummel Middle: Cordell, P. MacFarland. Bloomer. R. Copp, Reed. Haiti, Powers, C. Fischer Front: Ludvik, Yickroy, Horst, Patton, Barr, editor, P. Kirk, Marjory Thomas. Hansen This year’s Pioneer has been dedicated to Mr. Otto Olsen in recognition of the splendid work he has accomplished in his two years as principal. The senior class, as in previous years, acted as sponsor of the annual and stood ready tc hack it financially in case of a necessity. Robert Barr, who was assistant editor last year, graduated to the position of editor-in-chief this year with Josephine Patton a junior, assisting him. Patricia Kirk, former business manager of The Observer, acted in the capacity of business manager for the publication. With the staff consisting of 26 members, it was the largest of all preceding years. Seniors who contributed work on the production were Gladys Abbott, Harriet Broderick, Winnifred Andersen, Charlotte Powers, Patricia MacFarland. Robert Copn, Wanda Wickens, George Hain, Don Reed, and Ruth Horst. Juniors were Betty Hummel, Wini- fred Kennedy, Jeanne Cordell, Carol Ann Fischer, Maida Ludvik. Harriet Pittengcr. Annabcllc Petersen, Marjory Thomas. William Bloomer, Harriette Vicary, Margaret Yickroy, Charles Youmans, and Leona Hansen. Work on The Pioneer was greatly aided by the school board's purchase of a modern printing press. Appreciation is also extended to the members of the January, 1937, grad- uating class, whose farewell gift to the school was a fund of $100 for the purpose of buy- ing new type. A portion of the money was spent this semester to buy new type wh'ch was used in the printing of this hook. PIONEER STAFF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Since its establishment by Miss Betts in 1928, the Dearborn Chapter of National Honor Society has initiated 121 members into its ranks in the most solemn ceremony of the honor assembly. They are chosen by a highly selective process on the bas s of all- round school performance including scholarship, character, leadership, and service; only five per cent of the 11-A’s, 10 percent of the 12-B’s and 15 percenl of the 12-A’s may be taken in. Margaret Bowyer, Marjorie Strand, Miles Newell, and Edith Evans, 12-A’s; Mary I.ois Johnson, 12-B, and Charlotte Powers and Robert Barr, 11-A’s were elected last June. Because only three of these were still in school when the January initiation took place, two alumni, former members of the society, assisted with the ritual in which the following were initiated: Margaretta Jansson and Weston Spencer, 12-A’s; Don Boor, Robert Copp, George Hain, Joe Laird, Patty MacFarland, and James Parker, 12-B’s and Trula Sidera , 11-A. Eighty-pnc persons, 20 of whom were faculty members, attended the third annual banquet, held March 5 in the first floor lobby and at which Robert Hinks, 32, performed the duties of master of ceremonies. Doris Fryer, ’28, was head of the committee, com- posed of one representative from each year, in charge of the dinner and program. Mr. Clarence Brown, Dearborn lawyer, Audrey Champney-Ziegler, '29, Frank Aldrich, ’33, and Joyce Black, ’32, were speakers of the evening. Robert Copp directed group singing in the absence of Mr. Harold Koch, former teacher, who was ill. Miriam Wright, 34, rendered two piano solos, and a short, serious closing talk was given by Miss Betts. Pack: R. Copp. T. Sideras. Powers, Miss Betts, sponsor. P. MacFarland. J. Laird r«nt: 1. Parker, Hain, Boor, Spencer, Barr Hack: Haiti, R. Copp Front: Powers, P. Kirk, Abbott Dearborn High School’s charter of Quill and Scroll, a national society honoring superior work among high school journalists, was received in March of 1930, and owes its origin in this school to Mr. Ellis Martin, present director of journalism. Since that time when the first initiates, five in number and all feminine members, were taken in the local chapter, which is known as the Pioneer Chapter, approximately 100 other persons have followed in their footsteps. Remaining consistent throughout, the greater percentage of this number has always been girls. At the time of this writing there are five members in school. Patricia Kirk, Robert Copp, and George Hain were taken in at the January honor assembly, while Charlotte Powers and Gladys Abott were members from the previous year. As there are several prospective members on the staff of the paper, other people will undoubtedly join in June. Requirements for belonging to the organization are as follows: one must be in the upper third of his class; do outstanding work in journalism, and also be recommended by the adviser. If a person meets all these stipulations, some samples of his work are sent to national headquarters of the organization for approval. If approval is forthcoming, the person is initiated at the semi-annual honor assemblies. First members were given their pins at a chapel meeting of the senior high school, but since that time numerous changes have occurred, and now the initiation is a part of the regular honor assemblies with Mr. Adams and Mr. Olsen conducting the affair. Recently, the organization has added a service for criticizing the high school paper’s make-up and style, with The Observer ranking as a superior publication. QUILL AND SCROLL BAND COUNCIL In previous years the hand has just been an ordinary class, the only difference being that students from all grades were included and as a result they did not know each other well. In order to have a good cooperating unit it was thought by Mr. Rider and a few students to be a good idea to organize as a club. The students selected their officers and council. The council has many duties that are important. It reviews cases of misconduct on the part of members of the hand and decides the penalty. It has worked (uit a system of merits and demerits, the object to get a letter after being in the hand two years. Some of the points are given for extra and regular rehearsals, concerts, football games, and solos, hut there are also demerits given for non-appearance at these functions or tardiness. At the end of two years the student must have HO percent of the mei ts given to obtain a letter. An honorary society open just to seniors has been started, but as yet is not fully organized. The council is also making a constitution to be put into effect as soon as possible. This idea of organization has w'orked out cpiite well for the first year. Students feel they have something to say about how their organization should be run, and it promotes good feeling between the students and directors. In this way it is hoped to rid the band of the laggards and cutups. Back: Gates. J. Parker, Cahow. E. Parker, Meyers Front: Arrants, M. Boss, P MacFarland, J. Laird Back: E. Hitt. John, J. Laird, C. Youtnans, R. Copp. H. Hitt, Frazier, Brigham Front: Barr, Porter, YVooton, Vicary, Miss LaMarca, coach. Olds Celebrating this year its tenth anniversary, the Dearborn chapter of the National Forensic League initiated five new members: Martin Brigham, Jack Frasier, J. B. John, Vernice Peabody and Harriette Vicary. This season, unlike previous years, Dearborn is not entering the current National Forensic League contests. Rather, it is reinstating debate activities and is continuing ;he Washington Oratorical competition and Twin Valley Activity Association contests in oratory, extemporaneous speaking and tenth grade declamation. Robert Copp won first place in the Washington Oratorical contest this year, giving the trophy to Dearborn until next February, when Dearborn will again defend it. In the sub-district contest at Ecorse, Dearborn won the 1938 T. V. A. A. trophy, Robert Copp winning first place in extemporaneous speaking and Charles Youmans win- ning first place in oratory. Phyllis Star won first place in the T. V. A. A. freshman poetry contest several weeks before. Dearborn won three out of five places in the state National Forensic League contests during the 1937 season. Miss LaMarca, speech coach, accompanied five speakers, Elmer Hitt, Clyde Ebling, John Steward, Charles Youmans, and Bernard Carroll, to the national contest at Jacksonville, Illinois. The only placement there was in oratory by John Steward, who took fifth place. Bernard Carroll and Clyde Ebling attended the contests at Jacksonville because of their eligibility in 1937. NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE AUTOGRAPHS ORGANIZATIONS COMMERCIAL CLUB With membership numbering 32 this year. Commercial Club continued to function as in previous years. During the first school semester, Marjorie Dorland was chosen to preside. Patricia Rogers was elected vice-president. Eleanor Dorland was secretary, Helen Sideras treasurer, and Caroline Gottman program chairman. In January, a new executive hoard was chosen with Patricia Rogers as president, Caroline Gottman as vice- president, Dorothy Rothwell as secretary, Adclc Giamartin as treasurer, and Mary Moore as program chairman. Mrs. Rider is the club's sponsor. Meetings were held the first and third Monday of each month, and special meetings on occasion. The only source of the club’s maintenance was dues paid by each member. One of the most interesting features of the club's social activity was the scavenger hunt held on February 14. No cars were allowed, and consequently, the guests were glad to return to the high school for refreshments after walking many blocks for autographed eggs and other strange cjuests. University of Detroit was host to many of the club members when they attended a sales clinic there on March 14. Throughout the season, a number of dances and parties were held in the auditorium of the high school. A needy family was the recipient of a basket of food and clothing donated by the club at Christmas. A tea for mothers and a farewell party to the seniors are being contemplated at this writing. The dates set are April 4. and May 16, respectively. Back: DuChene. Saboley, Rothwell, Pittenger, Patton, Olds, M. Boss, Burk. Waring. Middle: Lavix, J. Altounian, E. Lloyd, Wall, Modlin, A. Lepp, Twork, G. Schroeder, Dennison. Kelch. Rowe, B. Schmaltz, Ross, Krashowetz. Harcour. Front: Fulton. Dasher, C. Gottman. Petersen. M. Moore, E. Dorland. M. Dorland, Mrs. Rider, sponsor. Miss Lewis, sponsor, Rogers. H. Sideras, V. Lewis, A. Giamartin Back: W. Krynen, Ulch, Hayes, Penny, R. Richardson, Plummer, Reed, Sollinger, Reinhart, H. Hitt, J. Johnston Middle: Miss Reynolds, sponsor, York, Schlyer, H. Tullius, S. Brown, Peer, Stansfield. Wickens, Gott- man, Powers, Wurst, Schick, If. Sideras, Porter, VVisman, R. (ioormastic, K. Hitt, Mrs. Rider sponsor Third: Wilkie, C. Fletcher, Fulton, Gene Cameron, Birchett, Rogers, R. Kllison, P. MacFarland, Marian Law, Reader, Uuerfeld, Muriel Law, G. Schroeder Front: Arrants, Stolte, Bloomer, Nixon, James Cameron, Cassini With Miss Reynolds and Mrs. Rider sponsoring the Youth Council, members elected Patty MacFarland, president; Marjorie Stansfield, vice-president; Helen Sideras, sec- retary; and Marian Law, treasurer, to serve through the first semester. Limiting admission to juniors, seniors, and alumni, the Youth Council, then number- ing about 30 members, began in 1935, Mr. Haight acting as sponsor. About 60 members started the Council upon its 1937-38 program. Pat Rogers and Marian Law were program chaimen, Pat also leading the membership committee. Formed primarily to give high school students a social outlet, the Council opened the first semester with a mixer, followed by regular monthly parties, including one at Hal- lowe’en. Packing a welfare basket was the major Christmas activity, members buying toys and gifts and bringing food. Beginning with about $40 in the treasury, second semester officers were: Catherine Fletcher, president; Marian Law, vice-president; Harriett Y’ieary, secretary; and Rus- sell Ellison, treasurer. Lawrence Sollinger filled the program chairman's post. Gladys Schroeder acting as membership chairman. Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Myler, new teachers for the 1937-38 term, took over duties as advisers for the second semester. A pre-Easter vacation membership drive was initiated April 4 and new members mingled with older ones at a mixer, closing the drive, which was directed by Gladys Schroeder. Stressing outdoor activities, the group sponsored a scavenger hunt, weiner roast, and a hamburg fry. All Youth Council functions necessitated the 10-cent membership card for participa- tion. YOUTH COUNCIL PRINTING CLASS Twenty boys from both academic and vocational departments made up the printing class this year taught by Mr. Harold Cross. Of these, five who were from the former department, spent two hours a day in the print shop. The others came every other day. In late winter a modern cylinder press was bought to replace the old one. An im- provement over the old, the new press was able to print eight pages of The Pioneer at a time whereas the other had only printed two. Other equipment in the shop included two linotype machines, two jobbers and one automatic presses. These presses are used for work done on small sheets of paper, such as permit slips and papers for attendance reports. All printed material for the school district was done in the high school print shop. This included not only permit slips, attendance slips, report cards, stationery, play tickets, signs and programs, but special printed work. For West Dearborn Teachers’ Club Hobby Fair 4,000 souvenir booklets were printed. For commencement, announcements were made, and 3,000 to 4,000 two color programs were printed. The weekly issue of The Observer is always published there. First year students began with hand composition on the Vocational New and then gradually got into the more general run of work. The boys did all press work, but much of the composition was done by Mr. Cross. Klementary binding is included in the course. This included putting booklets together and making pads of permit slips. Back: Clark, Ziegler. Christie, Hoganson. Barrows, Burr. Kronberg, Tripod. Front: Harrier, Emmitt, Hughes. Mr. Cross, teacher, S. Miller, J. Richardson, D. Meyer Back: Corbin, . Palmer, Wyman, G. Fisher, Scallen, Rosalik, Schmaltz Middle: S. Adams, Scudlark, Beatrice Stewart, Schneider, Wiegert, Norherg, Miss Porter, adviser. Front: Cover, Retallic, Preston, Querfeld, Ingall, Cohn Under Miss Porter the Art Club has had a varied program this past year with both work and social periods included. Organized for those interested in art, the club allows them more time to spend on it than regular class periods, and keeps them in touch with the work of other groups. The first of these aims was accomplished by the regular meetings held every Monday, at which the members did both life sketching and still life. Another type of work which interested them at these meetings was dry points done on celluloid, or imitation etchings. Trips to the Detroit Art Institute familiarized them with the work of artists past and present, and to the Scarab Club, with works of Detroit artists. On one of the trips to the Art Institute the club was given a lecture by Miss Marion Heath on the beginning of art. and another time they saw a modern Italian exhibit. Purely social affairs came in also in the form of a roller skating party, weiner roast, and several teas. A loan exhibit by the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors was brought to the school through the efforts of the group. The exhibit consisted of all oil paintings, three water colors, one of which was a wood block print, and one piece of sculpture. Art Querfeld was president of this group of 18, while Shirley Preston acted as vice- president and Geraldine Retallic as secretary-treasurer. ART CLUB SENIOR GIRL RESERVES Under the direction of Miss Phebe Mitchell, Senior Girl Reserves have carried out their ideals of service and social congeniality for the third year since the club’s reorgani- sation. Any junior or senior is eligible for membership, and meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the school month. Dues are 15 cents a semester. Officers for the year were Mary Lois Johnson, president; Charlotte Powers, vice- president; Carol Ann Fischer, secretary; and Mildred Schneider, treasurer. When Mary Lois and Mildred graduated in January, Charlotte Powers automatically became presi- dent, and Audrey Ingall was selected for the office of treasurer. Trula Sideras was elected to fill the vacancy left by Charlotte in the vice-presidency. Jeanne Cordell was the inter-club council member, and committee chairmen were Esther Dasher, program; Caroline Gottman, social; Wanda Wickens, service; Gladys Abbott, publicity; Mandy Flake, athletics; Jane Wurst, ring; Agnes Higgs, devotionals; and Helen Sideras, music. At the Christmas meeting a special skit entitled, “The Black Madonna” was presented by several of the members. The girls also contributed money and food in order to fill a Christmas basket for a needy family. Trula Sideras and Jeanne Cordell represented the club at the National Girl Reserve Convention held in Grand Rapids February 18, 19. and 20. The traditional sponge dance was given April 30, featuring Russ Armstrong's Columbians. Caroline Gottman was general chairman of the affair. A professional beauty operator talked to the club about different hair styles. Back: J. Sylvester. Ingall, Lavix, Lampkin, Broderick, Ristow, Abbott, Baugh, Pittenger, Kennedy, Aldrich, hair, Wickens, Roberts, E. Moeckel, W. Andersen, Bierma, Scudlark Middle: A. Smith, Hansen, Strauss. Saboley, Jeppesen. McKee, A. Lepp. Ragle, Wooton. G. Schroeder, M. Moore, Dennison, J. Davis, Retallic, Horst, Grey, Bryan, E. Ford, Fletcher, Schick Third: Thomas. A. Giamartin. Petersen, Cordell. Dasher, Gottman, Fischer, Schneider, M. Johnson, Powers. Wurst. Flake, Higgs. H. Sideras Front: Walters, Xeubert, Vickrov, Ludvik, Squire, T. Sideras, V. Lewis, C. Fletcher P,aC V. J°se )h Steward, K. Salmonson, A. Andrews, MacFarland, Luckett, F. Ellison, R Copp ...,■McWilliams, C. Youmans’ L Youmans, Thomas. Kainp, Hynctt, Jerry Steward, A. Thomas, Sergay - .M,ss Wilson sponsor, Higgs, Adair, Clark. Jones, Bennett, A. Giamartin, Bryan, Laird. Brimer Williams, Blake, Muriel Law, Oeder, Barrett, C. Salmonson. Major, Armstrong, Miller, W. Andersen. Kelly, Murphy, opif I bird: Broderick, Schneider, Zabik, Atkinson, Lindenmuth, J. MacKinnon, Curtis, Ludvik, Culp M. Thomas, Neubert, T. Sideras, Butler. Vickroy, Strauss Front: Adams, Bartel, Bedrosian. Page. Osborne A ball appropriately named „the Roman Military Masque, was the highlight of Semper Fidelis activities for the past year. Members were dressed as Romans and participated in chariot, discus, and foot races according to ancient custom. Maida Ludvik and Robert Curtis were elected consuls at the second meeting, and Esther Culp was named aedile at that time. John MacKinnon as praetor, and Marjory Thomas as quaestor, completed the list of officers. A play in Latin entitled, “A Haunted House”, was presented by members of the club, the occasion being around the time of Hallowe’en. Caroling was another project, after which all the carolers went to Marie Auberlin’s home where they enjoyed tobogganing and light refreshments. A trip to the Detroit Museum of Arts under the guidance of Miss Helene Wilson, ad- viser, took place in February. Two plays, one in English and one in Latin, were presented in April, and a silver of- fering was taken to finance a scholarship fund started this year to aid students with the intention of going to college. LATIN CLUB TUXIS CLUB The Tuxis Club, an organization of seven years’ standing, is a young missionary group for ’teen-age girls of any creed. It has its own constitution and amendments, the ma.n purpose being to study and learn about foreign missions. Consisting of a maximum num- ber of 10 members, this organization, under the sponsorship of Miss Wilson, meets once a month at one of the members homes. No dues are collected, but instead a free will offering is taken at each meeting. Contributions are raised by various bake-sales, and are sent to foreign missions. For Christmas, a box of gifts was sent to a Wyoming m.s- sion, and a basket of food was donated to a Dearborn poor family. Missionary books have been purchased, and are read by different girls and reported on at each meeting. Social events for the year consisted of the attending of an entertainment presented by the Presbyterian Church, a pot-luck supper at Patricia Reader’s home, and the hold- ing of a roller-skating party during Christmas vacation. It is hoped that a swimming party will be arranged in the near future, and a suggestion also has been made to rent a cottage sometime in the summer. In the recent spring election, officers elected were: Marion Squire, president, Bar- bara Hoolihan, vice-president, Virginia Jeppesen, secretary, and Marjory Thomas, treas- urer. All other officers were appointed by the president. Back: Miss Wilson, adviser. Xeubert, Jeppesen. La Roy, Reader, (i. Schroeder. McKee, Ludvik Front: M Thomas, Higgs, Hoolihan, Squire, Schneider. Ingall, Wurst. Hack; I) Fletcher. R. Ragle, Moore. John. ’Brien. Laird, Chaffin, Rowlson Middle: Miss Dowe, sponsor. Beatrice Stewart, Gehle, Wiegcrt, C. Fletcher Front: D. Ragle, Beard, Glotzhober, Arnesen Horst, G, Lapham hor many years a French C luh has existed, but until last year no organization rep- resented the German language. Together they made a combined club called the “Franco- German Club . There now being a comparatively large number interested in maintaining a separate German club, one was started this year. Although there are only 20 members, the club is one of the more active ones in school. With Dolores Fletcher and Joseph Laird on the social committee, such entertainment as tobogganing, a Christmas party, a trip to the Europa theater to sec German movies, and roller skating, was enjoyed by the club during the year. Officers of the society were Catherine Fletcher, president; Ruth Horst, vice-presi- dent ; Dorothy Wiegert, secretary, and Robert Gehle, treasurer. Programs were arranged by Ragnar Arnesen and Jack O’Brien. Miss Dowe, instructor of French and German, acted as sponsor. The purpose of the club was to give to language students knowledge they would not be able to acquire in class. Das Deutsches Verein” was chosen as the name. GERMAN CLUB FRENCH CLUB Although last year the cluh was known as the Franco-German cluh, this year it was d.vided into two different clubs, and there are now separate French and German clubs. Officers of the French club are J. B. John, president; Leona Hansen, vice-president; Virginia Lamkin, secretary; and Jack Elphick, treasurer. Programs were arranged by Harman Hitt. There are about 54 members in the club at present, and the society is sponsored by Miss Ruth Dowe. Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the school month. Throughout the year, the theme of the cluh programs was customs and important places in France, and at one meeting reports were given on Paris, its environs and other parts of France, while at another meeting, reports dealing with movies about France, by French authors or with French actors were given. Members enjoyed movies one time, and a Christmas party was given at which games were played, songs were sung and re- freshments were served. The largest undertaking of the cluh was a French dinner, given in the school cafe- teria. to which the members were invited to come dressed in smocks and tains as French people, and to speak only French. The entire evening was carried out as a French banquet, and after the dinner there was an amusing contest in which those present were to see who could make his partner the most original costume out of newspapers. Back. Schroder, Adair, Sagar, Corbin, J. Wilson, Moeckel. H. Hitt, Elphick, Greenwald, John Pott- hoff, Brigham. Chaffin. F. Hitt. Vollmer, Fisher. Walker Middle: Miss Dowe, sponsor. Dickinson, Cordell, Fischer, Walker, Lampkin, Trihby, B. Haybell, Brothers, R. Ragle. Make, Bryan. Me David. Stephens, Ketchum, Waggencr, J. Davis, La Roy, Ma- guire. Hoolihan. Horst. Grey, Andrews. Yicary, Higgs I rout. Jameson, Putnam. Mains. Zopff, Jones, Barnhousc. Cook. Moeckel, Hamilton, Woods, Garrison, Craig, Dasher, Hummel. Hansen Back: K I.cpp, Garrison J. Allan, Jamieson. Noreen, Chaddock. X. Davis, Abrams. Sutton. I). Johnson, rruehoff, Carroll, Adams, Craig, R. MacKinnon Middle: Miss Dowe, sponsor, M. Lepp. I). Jameson. Walker, J. Copp, Blake, McDavid, LaMarsh Stephens, rattan. C. Haybell. LaRoy, Tribby, B Haybell. Kelly, Hunt, Lindeninuth. Woods. Culp ’ bront : Mains, Miller, Armstrong, F. Laird, Jones, Hoolihan. Waggcner., Hamilton, Ketchum, Andrews Clark, Bartel Although the Junior Girl Reserves are a newly organized group this year, they al- ready have a membership of about 30, and any freshman or sophomore girl is eligible to join. “Co-ediquette ’ was the name of the complete program of the year, which stressed personality, and included many projects and social events. Among these were two teas, fall and spring fashion shows, a formal initiation service, sleigh ride, .skating party at the Y. W. C. A., tour of the International Center, and several parties. The last meeting of the semester was for the purpose of electing next semester’s officers and to bid fare well to those members who will graduate into the senior club for the lltli and 12th grades. ith the cooperation of the Senior Girl Reserves, the sponsoring of the annual Girl Reserves dance, given April 30, was the outstanding activity in the year’s program. In way of performing community service, the Junior Girl Reserves sewed together several garments which were distributed by the Needlework Guild in its endeavor to supply necessary clothing to poor and needy families in Detroit. Under the supervision of Miss Dowe, sponsor, the group elected for officers Betty Waggcner as club president, with Mary Armstrong as vice-president. Caroline Jones in office of secretary, and Betty Clark as treasurer. Representing the Dearborn group in joint meet mgs with various Detroit Girl Reserves delegates is Frances Laird’s duty as Inter-Club Council representative. Other members of the organization till positions as chairmen of service, social, re- freshment, publicity, music, athletic, and program committees. JUNIOR GIRL RESERVES HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club was organized in October for the first time since borne economics was introduced in the school in 1921. It is under the sponsorship of Mrs. Rachel Morris. There arc approximately 35 members, who have meetings the first and third Tuesday of every month. The club elected as president, Jean Calder: vice-president, Betty Stewart; secretary, Margaret Wilson; treasurer, Mary Alice Phillips, and program chairman, Joyce Strauss. Members have worked together, have sponsored various entertainments, and have had a prosperous year. In October they acquired gowns from the D. J. Healv store and presented in a highly attractive manner a style show. Club members modeled the dresses, which included sports apparel, afternoon dresses, and evening gowns. During the Thanksgiving season they filled baskets for needy families. In December the club had a candv sale which was an outstanding activity. Members made their own candy, cookies, and cakes, and sold them at a nominal price to high school students. Other activities included outside speakers, field trips to various places of interest, studies, and a Mother and Daughter Tea. In the fall a trip was taken to The Detroit News. An interesting talk on hygiene was given by the school nurse, Mrs. Ives. Back: Harleton, Winnard. Martin. Wagner, Fukalek, Hills, Sherrill Middle: Mrs. Morris, sponsor, Allen, L. Hayes, Hayward, Warren, R c t a 11 i c, Wooton, Waggcncr, Abrams. J. Sylvester, M. Derr. Willett. Uptegrove, Scudlark Front: Ramey, Schultz, M. Lepp, Strauss, M. Wilson. Betty Stewart, Calder. Phillips, K. Lepp, Cronce, Brandmicr. 'MiMdl, R rigu-M H' ?ilt- H,ack- Glasser — H„. . «all, Walters, W. Andersen, Barnhouse, Culp. Muriel Caw, Higgs, Jones, F. Laird memtr!ofClUbgthiS,yrLth,eiEn?liSh C,Ub’ was or a ized with the purpose being that Td English.5 1 a gai h0 understandi S and appreciation of literature Dreshli!ter ff0r ‘''i fiPSt yearjW?re: S,anle ’ White, president; Elmer Hitt, first vice- Fder Trias 'anuaW’ ; Wanda Wickens. secretary, and Richard asurer. Marian Law also acted as program chairman. The organization is sponsored by Miss Wilson and Miss Hicks. 8 IendTV,ty 1,1 ‘fi ClU,b Was divided int° four grouPs: Prose- poetry, debate, and drama. Members were allowed to participate in as many activity groups as thev cared to Mrs. Wolfenden, Dearborn poet, spoke at the first meeting. Miss Eileen Wood rTT R P '2e t vVC , S ° ,be person %vri,i g the best poem. This was won by achel Ragle. In November a Thanksgiving play from the Atlantic Monthly was drama- tized. A Christmas party was held in the school library for the December meeting In tooiTT' Trem0nr rjtCS WCre Held f°r tbe C,ub’ and a beautiful roster designed' and tooled by Marian Cover was signed by all members. “Should America Boycott Japan ” was the question debated at the March meeting. Members of the club were given tickets to attend the lecture by Carl Sandburg at the Dearborn Community Forum In May the Globe Theater virsion of the “Comedy of Errors was presented by the ENGLISH CLUB OPEN HOUSE NIGHT Parents again had an opportunity to become better acquainted with high school life Thursday, November 11, 1937, when a second Open House Night was held. Large attendance bespoke keen interest and verified the fathers’ and mothers’ enjoyment of the first one, November 12, 1936. Each student filled in his daily schedule on a special program which his parents could follow if they so desired. Classes were held for 15 minutes each, beginning at 8:30 p. m. and running until 9:30, and no pupils were allowed to enter except those necessary to help the instructor. In these short periods teachers explained the purpose of their particular subject and methods used in conducting studies, while samples of the school work were displayed. 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