Eastern Academy - Echoes Yearbook (Paterson, NJ)

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1936——— EASTERN ACADEMY = 1936 Christian School News Note: We glean the following items, which we hope may still be of some interest to our readers, from the monthly notes we received from our Christian Schools. Wee all. NORTH FOURTH STREET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL In January our mid-year examinations and promotions took place. Grad- uation exercises followed, which were held in the First Christian Reformed Church. There were twenty-two successful pupils, twelve of whom are now attending Eastern Academy. First honor was carried by Gertrude Hoekstra and Helen Walkotten, while Margaret De Jong received second honor. The audience and graduates were addressed by Rev. J. Walkotten of the First Christian Reformed Church, and Professor Ralph Stob of Calvin College. Since our last issue of the Envoy, the Annual meeting of the Society was held in the school building. Notwithstanding the cold weather a goodly num- ber were present although we had expected a larger number of parents, friends and members. Perhaps it would be better to hold those meetings in the early ’ Spring months. But other excuses may be found then of course as Spring showers and Spring fever. This meeting was opened by the President, Mr. C. Heerema, who welcomed those present. Reports were read by the Secretary, W. De Boer; the Treasurer, J. Zigterman, and the Principal, G. Bos. A new budget was adopted. Although the constitution of the Society states plainly what constitutes membership, sev- eral questions were asked regarding this point. Article III reads as follows: Members of the Society shall: a. Be at least 18 years of age. b. Subscribe to Article II. ec. Pay an annual membership fee; except in the case of parents who have a child attending school and are unable to pay. When this new Constitution was adopted this article was thoroughly dis- cussed. The membership fee is $1.25. The additional quarter pays for the Christian School Magazine, which the members receive free of charge. (Of course anybody may give more than $1.25, but if a person makes an extra donation it will not be considered as a membership fee unless stated definitely.) Instead of the retiring members of the board, Mr. C. Heerema, Mr. B. Kamp and Mr. J. Zigterman, the following gentlemen were elected: Mr. 8. C. Grey- danus, Mr. J. Sonnema, and Mr. P. Botbyl; representing the following churches, namely: Bethel, Second and Third Chr. Ref. Churches. An interesting Health Program was given on Thursday, May 14 when health reward buttons were given to the children of several grades. Miss Meta De Loache also presented our school with a “Banner” for the Annual Button Sale. A similar banner was received during the last eight years. As usual we managed to sell one hundred percent. Last year almost two hundred percent. Several children were examined by doctors and nurses of the Health League and inoculations were given to those who wanted it. Nobody was compelled. We are thankful that many parents co-operate with us to watch the health of the children. Apparently some do not feel the necessity of this coope ration to our great regret. fifteen

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1936 =—— EASTERN AGABDEMY 2 1936 At the beginning of the new term we were fortunate in having more new students register than we lost through graduation. The new students are: Arthur Bruining, Margaret De Jong, Johanna De Korte, Arthur De Noble, Clarence De Roo, Marie Dykstra, Emma Hemkes, Gertrude Hoekstra, Grace McKellin, Josephine Schoonejongen, Jeanette Steenstra, Kornelius Van Goor and Helen Walkotten. CLUB ACTIVITIES Our clubs have been very busy during the last semester, especially the Stamp Club. During the past month they have had a stamp exhibit in the library with Mr. Brasser and Mr. Kruithof as judges. The collections were judged not so much on the value of the stamps as for the neatness and beauty with which they were prepared. William Struck won first place while John Tanis came second and Lubbertus Bos, third. A little later in the month the club went to the third National Philatelic Exhibition in New York at the Grand Central Palace. Exhibitors from all over the world were there bringing with them their stamp collections. At one of their meetings Rev. P. Holwerda addressed the Hi-Y club on “Confession Classes. Why and When to Join.” During the semester the Senior Girls’ Fellowship Club has given a tea to its Junior sisters. The Club has been having several speakers lately, giving talks on different vocations. Among these was Miss De Loache who gave a talk, on nursing. During April our two clubs, the Forum Club and Glee Club gave a program as you will all remember. The outcome was successful. The seniors won the ticket-selling contest. fourteen

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1936 =, EASTERNIAGABENM Wigs 1936 As the schoolyear draws to a close, the eighth graders watch the calendar daily and count the weeks or days before the final test. In the other grades others are waking up to the fact that the term is almost passed and now they realize that it is almost too late to make up for squandered time and neglect of duty. A school rally, held in the latter part of April, was a success and met with the approval of many friends of Christian Instruction. Several pupils took part in the program. The Annual Campaign is now in full swing. Please help it along. During the semester Mr. Harry Stam, Medical Missionary of Belgian Con- go, whose daughter attends our school during his furlough, and himself a grad- uate of our school, addressed the pupils in a very interesting way. e PASSAIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL One of the speakers this semester at our school was Rev. H. Dykstra, mis- sionary to China, who addressed the combined classes in a very interesting man- ner. The children enjoyed it very much and would like to hear him again. During the semester, Miss M. De Loache, Secretary of the Child Health department, addressed the school and presented us with a banner as a reward for the 100 per cent record in regard to the button sale in connection with the Christmas Seal Sale. She called attention to the fact that all the Christian Schools had a 100 per cent record and the North Fourth Street Christian School almost 200 per cent. Many Public Schools did not get the full quota, hence it is the more remarkable that all our schools have a 100 per cent record, seeing that the parents have to pay tuition besides. It revealed a good showing for all our schools of which we may well be proud, the secretary states. During April the 25th anniversary of the Society for Christian Instruction at Passaic, N. J., was commemorated in a fitting manner. A program committee had been appointed to prepare a program fit. for the occasion. The School has existed for twenty years. One of our teachers Miss Agnes Cole has been con- nected with the school since it opened its doors in 1916. May she continue to serve us for many more years! During February the Ladies Aid, “Ora et Labora” held the annual Martha Washington tea party which is held annually in connection with Parents’ Day. The annual m eeting of the Society for Christian Instruction was held Feb. 13. The reports which were read, were very encouraging, notwithstanding the financial depression. The retiring board members, the Messrs. N. Fridsma, L. Troast and J. Heller were addressed by the president and thanked for their labors in behalf of our school. The following board-members were elected for a term of three years, the Messrs. 8. Sisco, J. Bangma, A. Van Hook and A. Kuipers. During the semester the Alumni Association of our school has been very active. It has done much to help the school along. Among its activities, was the annual spring program, the proceeds of which were for the benefit of the school. On May 20 a Penny-sale was held in the school building, which also was for the profit of the school. The Association hopes to hold its annual field-day at Viscentin’s Grove on July 18. On May 16 a Championship Spelling Bee, sponsored by the local news- paper, was held in the Passaic High School. Seventy-four grammar schools of sialeen