Eastern Academy - Echoes Yearbook (Paterson, NJ)

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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

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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

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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