Eastern Academy - Echoes Yearbook (Paterson, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1938 volume:

EASTERN ACADEMY COMMENCEMENT NUMBER 1938 = EASTERINBAGADEM WE see 1938 FACULIW JAN R. BOS, A.M., Principal JOHN DE VRIES, A.M., JOHN VAN DEN BOSCH, A.M., Bible Study Mathematics and Natural English, Music and Physical Sciences Education GERTRUDE SLINGERLAND, A.M., JOHN TIMMERMANN, A.M., Social Sciences and English Languages Is HARVEY R. BRASSER, A.M., HELEN KALSBEEK, A.B., Commercial Subjects Commercial Subjects 1933 ZuEASHERNGAGADEM Yee GRADUATES Class of 1938 MOTTO Not to be served, but to serve. COLORS Garnet and Gold. FLOWER Gardenia Farewell, Class of 1938 Class of Nineteen Thirty-eight, To thee we bid farewell. May every blessing God bestows Forever on you dwell. And as your field of study Continues day by day May your memory linger on For your dear E. A. And may your education, Which you have received in school Serve its purpose on through life Like an everlasting tool. hee —Ann Deboer 1938 four EASTERN ACADEMY 1938 Muvriet H. Asx “Mutz” (College Preparatory) “Tf you can’t find a way—make one.” Athletic Ass’n ’34-’38, Envoy Staff ’35-’38, Girl’s Basketball 736-37, Sec. Athletic Board, E.A. Chorus 37-38, Senior Girl’s Fellowship Club’s Vice Pres., Treasurer of Forum Club ’37-’38, Forum Club ’36-’37. Lois A. BANGMA Siar (General) “Men hold no charms for me.” Athletic Ass’n 734-38, Senior Girl’s Fellow- ship Club. Martian BarrowcLouGH “Barrie” (College Preparatory) “A good cure for the blues.” Athletic Ass’n 736-38, E. A. Chorus ’37, Senior Girl’s Fellowship Club. Rospert S. BRoEKSTRA “Bob”. (Commercial) “A little nonsense now and then, Is cherished by the best of men.” Athletic Ass’n ’35-’88, Soccer ’35-’37, Hi-Y Club Pres. ’35, Hi-Y Club Sec. ’36, Hi-Y Club 35-88, Athletic Ass’n Board ’36-’37, Class President ’36-’37, Forum Club, ’36- 38, Glee Club 736. 1938 EASTERNMACADEMW | = BERNARD Brons “Bud? (College Preparatory) “Eager in pursuit of studies and labors.” Athletic Ass’n ’83-’88, Stamp Club 735-’36. CHARLOTTE C. BRUINING Char.” (Commercial) : “Assurance 1s two-thirds success.” Athletic Ass’n ’34-’388, Vice Pres. of Class 36-37, Girl’s Basketball 736-’37, Senior Girl’s Fellowship Club, Envoy Staff ’36-’37. JoHN ButTyn foun” (General) “An easy man to get along with.” Athletic Ass’n 782-38, Stamp Club 734-35. DorotHy DANSEN “Mag” (General) “Why must Ibe misunderstood?” Athletic Ass’n ’34-’88, Senior Girl’s Fellow- ship Club, E.A. Chorus. 1938 five 1938 EASTERN ACADEMY _ 1938 ANN De Borr SAnn (General) “Short and snappy, attractive and happy.” Athletic Ass’n ’34-’88, Senior Girl’s Fellow- ship Club, E.A. Chorus, Cheer Leader. WiuuiAM DE Bruin “Percy” (Commercial) “He talks little, thinks much.” JOHANNA L. DE Korte whe Fs a (Two-year Commercial) “Thy modesty’s a candle to thy virtue.” Athletic Ass’n ’36-’38. 4 GERTRUDE B. HeerEMA “Gert” | (Commercial) “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Athletic Ass’n °33-’38, Glee Club ’35-’38, Senior Gul’s Fellowship Club. SIX 1938. EASTERN ACADEMY __1938 EmMA HEMKES a Si eaves (Two-year Commercial) “Conviction is the conscience of the mind.” Athletic Ass’n ’36-’38. Mar HIeEMENGA “Mae” (College Preparatory) “Softly speak—sweetly smile.” Glee Club ’34-’38, Orchestra ’34-’35, Ath- letic Ass’n ’35-'87, Senior Girl’s Fellow- ship Club. ALBERT HORNSTRA “Apples” (General) “Tt’s a great life 1f you don’t weaken.” Athletic Ass’n 7387, Forum Club ’37-’38, Soccer 737, Basketball 7387-’38, Athletic Board 737-’38. JEANNETTE HUSSELMAN “Nettie” (Commercial) “Tt’s nice to be natural if yow’re natural- ly nice.” Athletic Ass’n ’34-’38, Forum Club 736-38, Senior Girl’s Fellowship Club, Sec. of Forum Club 737-’38. seven 1933 J EASTIERING AGADEM Yaa heats AnNA May Ko.e SA (Commercial) “Innocence? ’Tis hard to tell.” Athletic Ass’n ’34-’38, E.A. Chorus ’37-’38, See. of Class 736-37, Basketball 736-’37, Pres. of Senior Girl’s Fellowship Club, Treas. of Athletic Board 37-38. EMMA KUIKEN “Schmaltz” (College Preparatory) “Why aren't they all contented like me?” Athletic Ass’n ’34-’388, Guirl’s Basketball 35-’38, Manager of Girl’s Basketball 736, Senior Girl’s Fellowship Club Sec., H.A. Chorus, Captain Girl’s Basketball ’37-’38, Athletic Ass’n Board ’36-’37. RutH A. LUIKEN “Tuk” (College Preparatory) “Active yet resigned” Athletic Ass’n 733-38, Glee Club 735-38, Forum Club ’35-’38, Envoy Staff ’36-’87, Girl’s Basketball ’36-37, Senior Girl’s Fel- lowship ’37-’38, E.A. Chorus. Harriet M. MrETER Har (Two-year Commercial) “Persevere and never fear.” Athletic Ass’n 736-37. eight 1938 aE ASIERNIRAGCAR EM ges CHARLOTTE PRINS Char (Commercial) “As stately as a pine—but not half so lonesome.” Athletic Ass’n 734-’38, Class Secretary 735, Treas. Athletic Ass’n ’36, Glee Club ’36-’88, Class Secretary 787-38, Senior Girl’s Fel- lowship Club. JOSEPHINE SCHOONYOUNG Ale (Two-year Commercial) “Soberness ever in her smile.” Athletic Ass’n ’36-’38, Basketball ’36-’38. WILMA SOODSMA rae A (College Preparatory) “Her virtues exceed her height.” Athletic Ass’n 7384-38, Envoy Staff 736-37, Senior Girl’s Fellowship Club ’37-’38, Class Treasurer 737. BARNEY STEEN “Stony” (College Preparatory) “Big and strong; but, oh! so gentle!” Athletic Ass’n 733-38, Athletic Ass’n Board, President Athletic Ass’n Board ’36-’37, Soccer 734-37, Captain Soccer 734, Man- ager Soccer 735, Basketball ’35-’37, Captain Basketball ’36-’38, Junior Varsity 734-’35, Baseball 736, Class Treasurer ’34-’35, Class Vice-President 735-’36, Forum Club ’35-’38, President Forum Club 736, Hi-Y Club ’35- 38, Hi-Y President 736-37, Hi-Y Vice President °35-’36, Hi-Y Treasurer ’37-’38. 1938 nine 1938 a EASTERNTEACABDEM ames 1938 Dorotuy TROAST “Dov. (College Preparatory) “Sincerity has a charm of its own.” Athletic Ass’n ’36-’88, Senior Girl’s Fellow- ship Club ’38. JEANETTE VAN BovEN eNet (Commercial) “She flies with her own wings.” Athletic Ass’n ’34-’38, Senior Girl’s Fellow- ship Club 738, E.A. Chorus ’37-’88. Barney M. Van Dyk “Buns” (General) “A good six feet of man.” Athletic Ass’n °34-’38, Soccer ’386-’37, Hi-Y 36-'38. Witma VAN GENDEREN “Wimp” (General) “A light heart lives long.” Athletic Ass’n ’34-’38, Envoy Staff ’36-’37, Senior Girl’s Fellowship Club, Secretary Envoy Staff 37-38, E.A. Chorus ’36-’38. ten 1938 EASTERN ACADEMY WILLEMINA H. Van HatseMa “Willy” (College Preparatory) “The world knows little of its greatest.” Athletic Ass’n ’35-’88, Envoy Staff ’35-’37, Glee Club ’36-’38, Senior Girl’s Fellowship Club, E.A. Chorus. JEAN VAN REKEN Whiz” (College Preparatory) “Ts she not passing fair?” Athletic Ass’n 735-’88, Senior Girl’s Fellow- ship Club, E.A. Chorus. RautpH J. VEENEMA “Babe” (College Preparatory) “Worry kills men. Why die?” Athletic Ass’n 734-’35, Soccer ’35-’37, Bas- ketball (Jr. Varsity) 735, Hi-Y Club ’36- 38, Baseball ’36-’38, Basketball 736-’38, Soccer Manager 737, Hi-Y Club President 37-38, Glee Club ’36-’38. SopHIA VERBLAAUW “Soph” (Commercial) “Sweet—shy and demure.” Athletic Ass’n 734-388, Glee Club ’34-’38, Class Treasurer ’35-’36, Glee Club Librar- ian, Senior Girl’s Fellowship Club. eleven L23S oe EASTERN ACADEME 1938 RussEuLuL G. WILLIAMSON “Russ” (College Preparatory) “Tt’s easier said than done.” Athletic Ass’n ’36-’88, Soccer ’37. ApA JEAN WISSE “Shrimp” (Commercial) “Cherub, chortling in her glee.” Athletic Ass’n 735-’88, Glee Club 735-’38, Treas. Glee Club ’36-’37, Senior Girl’s Fel- lowship Club, Class Treas. ’37-’38. JoHN J. WYNBEEK “Potts” (General) “IT don't play the role of common men.” Athletic Ass’n 734-38, Forum Club 735-38, Treas. Forum Club 737, Vice Pres. Class 34-35, Treas. Class ’35-’36, Pres. of Class 88, Glee Club 737-38, Athletic Ass’n Board, Advertising Mner. for Basketball Team. JoHN D. ZuIDEMA “Zeke” (College Preparatory) “The long of at.” Athletic Ass’n ’34-’388, Envoy Staff, Base- ball ’36, Basketball ’36-’37, Soccer ’37, Base- ball 737. twelve 1938 EASTERN ACADEMY __ 1938 Envoy Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - - - - - John .R: Bos J Eleanor Hoogstra | Dick Van Halsema ASSOCIATE EpITors = fa ACADEMY NEWSETTES - - - - - Paul Stam CHRISTIAN ScHooL NEws” - - - - Hilda Bruins ALUMNI NerEws - - - - - - Muriel Ash nite aioe : : ‘ Z : : Emma Kuiken | Gcorge Helwcrda Humor - - - - - - - - Ada Sisco BusINnESS MANAGER - - - - Richard Hommes ADVERTISING MANAGER - - - - Herman Minnema CIRCULATION MANAGER - - - - - John Hanse STAFF SECRETARY - - - - Wilma Van Genderen Stars Stars have always been regarded with awe since the dawn of history. The ancients worshipped the stars and reverenced them as gods. Stars are still very mysterious. We do not know as much about them as we would lke. We have early heard of the stars; one of the first songs we ever sang was about a star. And looking up on a summer evening, we wondered if God had opened his jewel-box and dropped showers of diamonds. When angry clouds hid these twinkling lights, and the night was dark and cold, we eratefully crept around the hearth and basked in its warmth. There are not only bright stars and brilliant constellations, but also the lesser planets, and those which we cannot even see with the naked eye, yet nevertheless brilliant. We are all stars—whether we beam, shine, glimmer, or are even out of sight; we are stars just the same. It’s up to us either to beam, shine, glimmer, or hide our light under a bushel. Other people see us and judge to what type we belong. Let it at least be said that E.A. students and alumni beam both in work and play. —Hilda Bruins Two Seniors’ Views on Leaving E. A, I interviewed two seniors and asked them what they thought about leaving Eastern Academy. This is what the first one told me. She said that she was sorry to leave E. A., but in another way she is glad, for after graduating she hopes to further her education and so realize her ambition. The second one I interviewed had much the same thoughts. She also said that she was sorry to go. “But,” said she, “I will be on my own. I will then, as the expression goes, ‘try out my wings’. You see, I have been so watched over in school here that I want to see what I can do without being watched.” I think most of the seniors feel the same way—they will miss what they have had these past four years. They now have grown accustomed to it and have taken it for granted. But you never miss the water till the well runs dry. —EHleanor Hoogstra thirteen 1938 Geb PERN AGADEM ams MOB: The Sentinel Lonely and lovely it stands, looking kindly down upon the sweet smelling woodland as a young mother gazes at her first born. Its soft pine needles have fallen into a magic carpet, and all about the tiny dell, flowers peek from their dimly lighted castles upon the guardian of their homeland. Slowly the rising sun creeps as an approaching foe upon the early hours of the day. A surprise of redness heralds the awakening hours. In the distance the silver tremble of a warbling meadow-lark provides an early serenade; every- where wee creatures are bustling like children excited over a new and fascin- ating toy. The spider spins, a happy housewife busy at her daily task, won- dering about the captives of the coming day; in another corner a tiny beauty raises its smiling face, freshly washed with dew, to be dried by the rays of the sun which, like a threatened child, is trying to do its utmost. Alas—thundering across the freshly aroused day, a mighty cannon of the grey army stamps its way; it belches forth like an angry dragon—causing birds to cuddle, flowers to gather their petals closely about them, and furry creatures to scutter for home. The brave pine tree stands, stretching out its mighty arms, offering love and protection to trusting friends, as the good shepherd stretches out his cloak to his sheep. —Muriel Ash Farmer The old man was working near the roadside, on the other side of the wire fence of the gray country farmhouse. Age prevented his working hard out on the farm under the hot sun; but his busy hands which were always accustomed to toiling hard, had to find something to do. Now he was hoeing among the cabbages near the roadway frequented by farmers. The whole frame of the figure was that of a farmer. His appearance re- vealed that he was accustomed to hard work. The rough, tough-skinned hands resembled pieces of soiled, stained leather. The rolled-up sleeves of the faded blue shirt exposed to view a pair of hairy, brawny arms. The bright blue eyes, set back in the sun-tanned, dry-skinned face, gleamed in the bright sunlight and reflected, as it were, the character behind the mirror. A high, broad dimen- sioned straw hat acted as a shade against the fiery sun ascending to its height; and but yesterday had served as an umbrella to protect him from the long- desired downpour. Little balls of sweat raced down the grimy face and also showed themselves in his wrinkled neck and about his bony wrists. The pretty-colored, broad-leaved cabbages rooted in the damp soil, furnished a landing place for insects, and glistening drops of dew yet stood on the large heads. A few birds sped through the cloudless sky, and the old man whistled cheerfully to himself. —Willemina Van Halsema fourteen 1938 =. bASTIERINSAGADEM Yate 1935 Pre-date Dianne, primly dressed in her favorite silk dress, sat before her mirror, first in one position, then in another. She wondered how naturally she could twitch her tiny, rosebud mouth into a really captivating smile. Yes, she was to have her first date that night. Once again she lightly flut- tered the powder puff over her dainty, little nose. Br-r-r-ring!! It was the front door bell. Her heart began to thump with excitement. An oddly nervous feeling enveloped her. Was she dressed all right? Did she know what to say and what not to? Did she appear nervous? With a glance in her mirror, she gave herself a flirting little wink and turned off the lamp. She paused before she entered the parlor. Bob was assuring her mother that he would have her home by ten-thirty. This conversation was stopped when Dianne entered the room with a cheery, “Evening, Bob.” She carefully managed to twitch her mouth the way she had planned. She stood still for a moment, apparently thinking; then she went up to her mother and gently deposited a peck-of-a-kiss on her cheek and a soft “Bye Muv” in her ear. Once again she twitched her mouth and with her friend was off on—‘Her first date.” —Wilma Van Genderen In the Girl’s Locker-Room Tall girls, short girls, plump girls, thin girls, fair girls, dark girls, pretty girls, ugly girls, gay girls, sad girls, thirty Hollanders—they pile into the locker- room. The walls echo and re-echo with the happy chatter, giggles, and laughter of approximately thirty throats. Three minutes in which to dress! What a rush, what a scramble follows as each girl struggles into her gym suit and bothers her neighbor with choice bits of gossip. “Has anyone seen a lonesome sneaker lying around? I’m minus one.” “Took Dot, I’ve got my suit on inside out. Do you suppose the teacher will notice it?” “What about the Girl’s Club. Are they going on a hike or not? Maybe next week Tuesday or Thursday we’ll go. With our lunch and willing sports we can manage to amuse ourselves.” “Are you doing anything for the Amateur Hour? Why don’t you—just to take up time, etc.” And so the gossip advances from one subject to another. The bell rings. There is a general rush for the door. Finally, the locker-room, empty of its noisy girls for a period of forty minutes, rests and Ww aits patiently, or should I say impatiently, for the next stampede. —Ann Deboer fifteen 1938 - a EAGER NE AGADEIW Ya 1938 Sports Looking over the year we find that there is an improvement in the teams. During the soccer season we find that the team has won three games and tied two. This does not look very imposing; nevertheless, there are only two teams which have made a clean sweep of the series. One of the teams, West New York, who had not lost a game, defeated us twice by the margin of one goal. The soccer team will be very hard hit next year because the veteran coach, Mr. De Vries, is leaving. We wish him the greatest success in his new position; however, the team will sorely miss his cheering yells in victory or defeat. After looking over the basketball season, we find that in his first year, Coach Brasser, has an increase of three victories over last year to his credit. The team also lost a number of close games, but promises to win the close games next year. The baseball season is under way with a tie and a victory out of five games. Mr. Timmerman in his first year as coach has helped the pitchers tre- mendously. We hope that the remaining games on the schedule will be decided in favor of E. A. This is a green team which Coach Timmerman has welded together, and it is too bad that he cannot see the results of his labor next year. As you all know Mr. Timmerman has accepted a teaching position else- where. We wish him the greatest of success. Let’s give three times three cheers for the teachers who are leaving. Girls’ Athletics E. KuIken The 1937-38 season far surpassed our hopes for success. This can be attributed to the teamwork, interest, and cooperation which the girls showed both in practice and games. No games were lost. Coach Vanden Bosch worked with several experienced players in addition to training several lower classmen who proved to be a great asset to the team. To Mr. Vanden Bosch for his excellent coaching, and to Manager Clarice Vande Kieft for her endless efforts in securing games for the season, go many thanks. Our high scorer for the season was Captain Emma Kuiken with a total of 91 points, and Clarice Vande Kieft was second with a total of 40 points. The scores and dates of the games are as follows: Date Eastern Academy Opponents Visiting Teams Dec. 20 23 7 St. Luke’s Jan. 14 21 12 Alumnae Jan. 21 10 9 St. Bon’s Jan. 29 14 12 Alumnae Feb. 4 19 19 ; Alumnae Feb. 9 35 18 St. Mary’s Feb. 10 36 15 St. Luke’s Feb. 18 13 11 Alumnae Feb. 23 22 12 St. Mary’s 193 ‘114 sixteen 1938 = TEASTERNUAGADEMYG = 1938 Hi-Y The Hi-Y is a very active organization. It meets every two weeks on a Monday night, and then some interesting subject is brought to the foreground. This subject is introduced by some member of the club after which there is a very interesting discussion. The Hi-Y has taken a few trips, among these are two to football games which proved very interesting. We also took a trip to Rahway and saw the results of crime. This trip showed us how the other half of the world lives. The Rahway institution is self-supporting, as can be noticed when you see all the shops, such as: blacksmith, tin, weaving. During Christmas week the Hi-Y was especially busy bringing baskets to a number of the poor and unfortunate in Paterson. Some of these unfortunates lead the most pitiful lives. New Testaments were also distributed. The activities of the Hi-Y closed for the season when on May 18, 1938 a social was held. At this social Mr. Vanden Bosch was presented with a gift for his splendid work in organizing the Hi-Y. We hope Mr. Vanden Bosch won’t forget us. Forum Club 737-38 Strange as it may seem, Forum Club had no new members this year, not because we were exclusive, but rather because we were comfortable. For the first time in its history it has had a member of the fairer sex, blond Clarice Vande Kieft, for its president. Perhaps that is why Forum Club seemed so successful to its members. We had a woman to lead us. Our activities consisted of practicing for the Spring Program held in Pros- pect Park Public School. A great deal of joy was gotten from our practices; never did one run too smoothly. Many times we have been thankful for the patience and humor of Miss Slingerland, for if she hadn’t laughed with us, we wouldn’t have enjoyed ourselves so thoroughly. Not only did we learn to speak and control ourselves, but also the mystery of blackboard art. The Forum Club has pencil artists as well as speakers. Some time in May we had a “pot luck” supper which was loads of fun and lived up to its name. We had beans and spaghetti, spaghetti and beans; and for dessert we had ice-cream-oh- it was delicious. Jealous? The graduates are leaving but two members behind, and we sincerely hope the new members will be as happy at their work as we were. —Muriel Ash Seventeen 1938 EASTERN ACADEMY 1938 Stamp Club News The Stamp Club had a very successful season this year. On October 21, 1937, the club had election of officers. D. Van Haisema was elected president, A. Van Loon secretary, and John Hanse treasurer. On Saturday, December 4, 1937, the Club went to the Newark Stamp Ex- hibition and spent an enjoyable afternoon. In February 1938 all the members made Stamp Frames and a contest was held to decide which was the best one. In the exhibition, held in the library, our judges, Miss Slingerland and Miss Kalsbeek, awarded first prize to L. Dyk- stra; second prize to H. Schuurmann, and third prize to D. Van Halsema. Many games and contests were held at our bi-weekly meetings. The maga- zine “Stamps” was subscribed to throughout the year. The Club’s annual social was held June 3, 1988, in Mr. De Vries’s room at E. A. The Stamp Club wishes to thank Mr. De Vries for his fine assistance and cooperation. The Club also wishes him the greatest of success in his new position. ACADEMY NEWSETTES Things have been exceptionally busy at Eastern Academy the last few months. The new Freshies, class of 42 seem at last to have gotten over the fact that they are now in high school and are no longer children. After many weeks and even months of preparation the Annual Spring Pro- eram was given on March 16, 1938, in the Prospect Park Puble School audi- torium. Mr. Bos opened the program and made a few remarks. Ann De Boer then played two piano solos. The Forum Club, coached by Miss Slingerland, presented a play, “The Patchwork Quilt”. Ralph Veenema and Neal Buis then sang “The Midshipmate”, accompanied by Ann De Boer. The Forum Club gave another play, “A Mother’s Influence’. Mae Hiemenga played a violin solo, accompanied by Wilma Soodsma. Rev. Hiemenga closed the program. I am sure that everyone who was at the program enjoyed it. However, on this same evening Mr. Timmerman, teacher of languages at KE. A., was called to Michigan because of the sudden death of his mother. Be- cause of this Rev. B. Kruithof, of the North Paterson Reformed Church was teaching for a week or so. Some of the Freshies when first seeing this man went around asking information concerning this strange man with the corn-cob pipe. They soon learned that this strange man was Rev. Kruithof who had been a teacher at E. A. before he went into the ministry at the end of last year. Every- one was glad to have Rev. Kruithof back for a few days. On Thursday, April 14, an Easter Program was given in Chapel. Rev. Van Halsema of the Northside Christian Reformed Church addressed us. His topic was “What think ye of the Christ?” Members of every class in the school took part in the program. Ruth Damsma, a member of the class of ’42, played a piano solo entitled “Easter Song”. Huberta Dyksen also played a piano solo. eighteen 1938 TRE ASTERING ACADEMY c= 1938 The Junior Quartet consisting of George Holwerda, Ist tenor; Rich Hommes, 2nd tenor; Dick Van Ha lsema, baritone; E. Malefyt, bass; sang two numbers, ‘Christ the Lord is Risen Today” and “Alas and Did My Savior Bleed”. Verna Mae Verblaauw was the accompanist. John Wynbeek gave a recitation accompanied by Ann. De Boer at the piano. A group of students under the direction of Mr. Vanden Bosch sang two numbers, “Alleluia” and “On Calvary’s Brow”. They were accompanied by Florence Fokens. It was a very interesting program. A ten-day vacation during Easter Week which was very much enjoyed although wasted by some followed this program. On Monday, the day school reopened, Dr. Stob, President of Calvin College, addressed the student body on “The Purpose of an Education.” This address was very interesting. The student body was very much disappointed when it was announced that Mr. De Vries, Mr. Van Den Bosch, and Mr. Timmerman have accepted calls to teach in other high schools. Mr. De Vries will teach in the Holland Christian High, in Holland, Michigan. Mr. Van Den Bosch will be the principal of the Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa, and Mr. Timmerman will teach in the Grand Rapids Christian High School. The new teachers who will be with us next semester are: Mr. John Rooze, of Chicago; Mr. Sidney Bangma, of Clifton; and Mr. C. Van Zwoll, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Everyone is very sorry to see these teachers leave us but we feel sure that their places will be filled as competently by the new men. Wednesday, May 25, the Oratorical Contest was held. Five members of the Senior English Class were the orators. Ada Jean Wisse was the winner of this contest. Her topic was “Religion Toleration”. Wilma Soodsma’s work was judged the best written oration. The judges of the contest were Mr. J. L. Steen, Rev. Vande Kieft, and Mr. D. Wondergem. On Friday, May 27, the student’s Amateur Hour was given. Beatrice Soodsma received the cash award with her recitation, “Asleep at the Switch”. Uncle Bos’s Hill Billies were also there with two new members. The campus was again the scene of much activity when a tent was erected and the Spring Festival was held on June 3 and 4. Dinners were served both evenings by the Ladies Circle. On Friday evening The Gloria Concert Band and the Apollo Male Glee Club were present and both gave several numbers. Mrs. L. De Vries sang two solos. Rev. Kooistra of Midland Park gave a short address. On Saturday evening an all student program was given. The Eastern Academy Chorus sang two groups of hymns. The two winning orations from the recent Oratorical Contest were given. Ann De Boer played a piano solo. The Freshmen Quartet sang two numbers which were much enjoyed. The win- ning recitation, of the students’ Amateur Hour was given by Beatrice Soodsma. Neal Buis and Ralph Veenema sang a duet. A short address was given by Rev. Peter Holwerda of the Riverside Christian Reformed Church. This was the end of the E. A. Spring Festival. On June 23, thirty-six Seniors will graduate from Eastern Academy at the Midland Park Christian Reformed Church. To most of us this just means that next semester there will be a new class to take their place but to these thirty-six it means that their education at E. A. is over, it means that they will leave our protected community and go out into the world. Let us all wish them success in anything they do whether it is work or more education. nineteen 1938 EASTERN ACADEMY 1938 Who’s Who Among E.A. Seniors 1. Most popular senior—Barney Steen. 2. Most bashful senior—William De Bruin. 3. Senior with most school spirit—Barney Steen. 4. Senior most likely to sueceed—Wilma Soodsma. 5. Senior most popular with the faculty—Ada Jean Wisse. 6. Best all around senior—Barney Steen. 7. Most loquacious senior (talkative)—Wilma Van Genderen. 8. Athletic hero—Barney Steen. 9. Best Bluffer—Albert Hornstra. 10. Class snail (slowest)—John Zuidema. HUMOR A doctor received an urgent telephone call from Mr. Bos who said his small son had swallowed his fountain pen. “T’ll come at once!” cried the doctor. ‘What are you doing in the mean- time?” “Using a pencil!” said Mr. Bos. e Farmer—Come on, Marion, I’ll show you how to milk a cow. Marion B. (timidly)—Perhaps I’d better start on a calf. e “Evan! EVAN!!” : “What, ma?” “Are you spitting in the fish bowl?” “No, ma, but I’m comin’ pretty close e {� ) Miss Shngerland—Richard, I think I’ll keep you in after school. Rich Kuiphoff—Well it won’t do any good. I’m a woman hater. e Harry Schuil—Every time I look at you I wish I could break myself of a habit I’ve had for years. Ike Bandstra—What habit’s that? Harry—I never forget a face. e Emma finally found a lotion that took the freckles off her face— She washed her mirror!!! e Traffic Cop—Don’t you know what I mean when I hold up my hand? Miss Kalsbeek—I ought to, I’ve been a school teacher for twenty years! e Charlotte Prins (to Mr. Van Den Bosch)—You know, Johnny’s having a terrible time learning to sing. Mr. V. D. B.—Really? Well, tell me, which notes bother him most? Charlotte—The ones he gets from the neighbors. twenty 1938 =) EVANS EU Np VAN DV SIAN ss hss Muriel Ash—You know, Ed was a Boy Scout when he was a kid and it’s still in his veins. Anna Mae Kole—What does he do, make a fire without matches? Mutz—No, but every time a pretty girl passes he does his daily good turn. ® Rich Hommes (impatiently)—Barber, how long shall I have to wait for a shave? Barber (looking at Rich)—Oh about two years sir. e Mr. Timmerman (to players)—And remember, baseball develops individ- uality, initiative, and leadership. Now get onto the field and do exactly as I tell you. Teacher (pointing at a deer at the zoo)—-What is that? Student—I don’t know. Teacher—What does your mother call your father? Student—Don’t tell me that’s a louse!!! Student (during a lesson on evolution)—But my father says we were apes. Mr. De Vries—Now Ralph, we can’t go talking about your family history in class. 6 Roger Brasser—Daddy, give me a dime. Mr. Brasser—Not today, sonny, not today. Roger—Daddy, if you give me a dime, I'll tell you what the ice man said to mamma this morning. Mr. Brasser—-Here Son, quick! What did he say? Roger—He said, “Lady, how much ice do you want this morning?” e Barney Steen—(Poetically) My eyes arouse a longing in women. Wilma Van G.—(Bored) Yea! A longing to take a poke at them. e Beat. Soodsma—(On her first visit to a farm) Oh! what a strange looking cow! But why hasn’t she any horns? Farmer—Well you see—some cows is born without horns an never had any, and others shed theirs, and some we dehorn, and some breeds ain’t supposed to have horns at all. There’s a lot of reasons why some cows ain’t got horns, but the reason why that cow ain’t got horns is because she ain’t a cow—she’s a horse! e George Belanus—You’re not living in the same house any more, are you Art? Art Kruithof—No, we stayed for about five weeks and then found out there wasn’t any bathtub. Russ Williamson—Bob played a mean trick on his parrot the other day. John Fisher—Yea, what did he do? Russ—Well the parrot was sound asleep in its cage, so Bob got a great big candy Easter egg and sneaked it into the cage. Then he woke the parrot up. The parrot took one look at the great big old egg and said, “That’s a lie!” ® twenty-one 1938 as 1938 Mr. Nelson Struck “Wimp Ann’ “Stony” Adajean Mae De Boer Evelyn Greydanus Jeanette Van Boven Trina Bush Clarice Cora Vern Adrian L. Bakker Andy Hornick “Chuck and Cookie” Marie Van Lenten Gertrude Faber Hilda Bruins Marie Osinga Dot Troast Nick Bruining Adrian Westrate “Sammy” the mailman Mr. Mrs. J. Vanden Bosch Dyk Corky and Janie John Fisher, Mechanic Mildred Art Bruining Leonard Sytsma Herb Soodsma The Three Sprattlers EASTERN ACADEMY BOOSTERS Mr. S. Brolsma Custodian Conny Faas Turk and Rich Barrie, Mae, and Em Peg Helen Hen Pete Ann Beversluis Betty De Leeuw Lois Bangma Kay Juiken George Kuiken Evan Kuiken Mr. Mrs. D. A. Kuiken Mr. Mrs. Jack Faber John Lont Flossie Fokens Anmae Muriel Clarence De Roo Neal Buis Zeke Ralph Art Rich Hommes Pete A Friend Mr. Timmerman Net, El, Em Teen Jo Elmer Bet Jo Alida and Dot Mr. Mrs. H. Meeter Bill Haven Dot Locker Augusta Sweetman Ann Jen Jacob Tolsma Dick V. H. Gil Meyer Bill Farrar Shuit and his Snuggle-bug Nellie and Ada Bill and Beans - EASTERN ACADEMY -:- SCHOOL FOR CHRISTIAN SECONDARY EDUCATION “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.’’—Prov. 22:6 COURSES OFFERED A four-year Commercial Course. A two-year Commercial Course. A four-year College Preparatory Course. 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