Demotte High School - Keen Keener Yearbook (Demotte, IN)

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Class History by Carol Kooy Success awaits at labors’ gates.” For four years we have been laborer’s at the firm of D. H. S. There has been many trying times, and often we felt over burden, but we never gave up hope. At this time I would like to review some of the facts for you. There were 32 that reported to the gate- keeper, Mr. Stangle, that day in September, 1952. Charles Moolenaar was our foreman and he checked our work very carefully. We asked Joan DeYoung to preside over any meetings that we felt it necessary to hold. Ray Nan- nenga kept the minutes and John Bol was made responsible for all matters concerning our financial status. Barbara Groet and Bob Lloyd represented us in the union. Our fellow employees welcomed us into the firm that fall by giving a party in our honor. After 2 semes- ters we found that our labor had not been in vain for we received a three month vacation; and were told that when we returned, we would receive a promotion. So in the fall of ’53 we once again checked in with the gate-keeper, and found our new foreman, Mrs. Hoeppner, waiting for us. This time we asked Bob Lloyd to be our president and Bob Jackson to be our vice president. Carol Kooy was our secretary, and Don Gri- wac was our treasurer. Glen Woudema did not report for work after the vacation, but four others joined us. They were Evelyn DeVries, Marvin Kaluf, Roy Kingma, and Kathryn Walstra. This gave us a total of 3 5. After a few months James Baker withdrew his name from the firms roll. In October, with the help of our foreman, we selected green and white sweaters with the firm’s insignia on them. Then after 2 more semesters of hard work, we were given a three month vacation. After the vacation we were all rested up and ready to get back to work. This time we again received a promotion. Once again we checked in with the gate-keeper, who we all knew by this time; and reported to our fore- man, Mrs. Hoeppner. This time Joan De- Young did not report back for work, so in the fall of ’54 we had a total of 33. Janet St. John was to lead us and Evelyn DeVries was her assistant. Lorraine Hoffman kept record of our business and Kathryn Walstra took care of the finances. Carolyn Hoffman and Bob Zylstra were our union representatives. In No- vember we received rings that symbolized which firm we were connected with. After the first semester Edith Dunham dropped out. In the spring of ’55 we gave a banquet in honor of a group of fellow laborers, who were leaving the firm that spring. Then in May we were once again given a vacation. In September of ’55 we once again returned to our firm and checked in with the gate- keeper, Mr. Stangle. He told us to report to our new foreman, Mr. Hission; for once again we had been given a promotion. John Oezer and Bob Lloyd dropped out of our firm, and Shirlee Shelhart joined our number. So we then totaled 30. This time we asked Bob Zyl- stra to be our president and Mary Scott to be our vice president. Kathryn Walstra was our secretary and Myrle Coffer was our treasurer. Carolyn Hoffman and Ron Marshall repre- sented us in the union. In May of ’56 we were given a diploma for our good work, and since our employers felt that there was a better positions for us. So we left the firms which had given us our start and each one separated to find his own way, where he was best fitted. We all have memories connected with the firm of D. H. S. Some of these memories will never be forgotten, but will live forever in our hearts.

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Ciass Prophecy by Evelyn DeVries As I look into my crystal ball, I see the year 1966, just ten short years from high school daze”. I see the Senior class on Mars through the courtesy of the Griwac Rocket Ship Company”. This is the first success- ful rocket made by Don Griwac and his assistant Ronnie Marshall. The class of ’56 are the first people of earth to land on Mars and the people of Mars respect them with their masterful ways. As I step off the rocket who should greet me but the mayor of Mars, Bob Jackson. Carol Kooy and Janet St. John introduce themselves as ambassadors from earth. As I climb into the rockoplane, who should be the pilot, but my old classmate Howard McDaniel. The mayor suggested going to see the Marniac which is similar to the earth’s circus. Here again I meet some old friends, they are Virginia Bush and Myrle Coffer in charge of the tickets. There are many side shows and — there is Lorraine Hoffman urging people to come and see her famous friend Carolyn Hoffman, the girl from earth with the most blond hair. As I go further I detect a strange, wonderful odor and there is Shirlee Shelhart as she displays all her exotic perfumes. Elaine Wiers and Barbara Groet are her assistants as they try the effect of the perfumes on passers- by. Who should I notice testing several kinds, but Marvin Kaltif, Roy Kingma and Bob Kaper. This is surprising as they didn’t take to per- fumes in high school. I now see the Big Tent and decide to go and see what is in there. Marilyn Van Wienen is the ticket seller here. Who should usher me in but my friend Kathryn Walstra, she tells me to hurry as the show is about to begin. I find myself sitting beside Mary Scott and we start chatting. She points out some of our old classmates. Ray Nannenga is the spectator there with the little boy, and there is Marvin Vander Molen who has been successful as a comedian. The ringmaster starts to speak now and who should it be — yes, it is, Junior Van Keppel. The first act is Mona Nannenga the earth’s best trapeze artist. Her assistant is Marlene Hamstra. The next act is a clown act with Bill Thornton and Bob Van Meerten. Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Pop, Candy” shout the vendors and who should they be but Bob Zylstra and John Bol. They stop and chat awhile but ' my attention is arrested by the bare-back horse rider. I missed her name so I asked John who she is. He said it is my former classmate Charmaine DeVries. As I sit back and enjoy the rest of the Marniac suddenly I realize I have met all my classmates of 1956.

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EVELYN BOB J. Weren ' t We Cute. ? 1MY M IRLENE JOHN ELAINE BILL VIRGINIA