Grand Rapids Christian High School - Memoir Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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.,,- F? X . -.17 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT E, the Senior Class of 1932 of the Grand Rapids Christian High School, being now, as ever possessed with those brilliant faculties which for three years have been a source of continual amazement to the learned faculty, do hereby pro- claim this to be our last will and testament. PVP lzrreby bequeatlis To the faculty-the rooms that have been desolated by our departure with the fervent hope that in the far distant future they may iind a Senior Class of equal good humor and intelligence. To hlr. Driesens-the privilege to watch every step of our upward and onward fleeting, each success and honor which we may achieve in the arena of the world. To Mr. Matthius Hendrikus De Vroome-a pair of paper-clips to be used on his olfactory organ if ever he should have the misfortune of coming in contact with a highly perfumed female. To hir. E. R. Post-the volume intitled The Proper Study of American History written by one of our esteemed fellow members, Klr. Emerson Oelen. To 11-Ir. Van Den Berg who has faithfully guided us through our high school career, we leave a picture of each one of us in order that he may be amply provided with a set of original jokes. To the tender mercies of 1NIiss Zandstra we intrust all tooth-aches, head-aches and various other aches and pains which unscrupulous Juniors may use as reasons for playing hookey. The following individuals do donate some of their outstanding attributes to those of the lower classmen who are found most worthy. Clarence Bruins and Lucille Van Kuiken leave their wagging tongues to our rising young scientist, Rhinedale Rooks, to use in his research work for a perpetual motion machine. Edward Postema bestows his poise and philosophical attitude toward life, to Ryven Ezinga, newly arrived. Anne Vroome leaves to her sister, Henrietta, a set of ecstatic spasms in order that her resounding shrieks may echo in the Girls' Room for some time to come. VVinnie Bouma and John Bonjenoor leave to Nelson 1Vaa1kes their seats with apologies that the combined space be so small. Clarence Bolt offers the rose in his cheeks to Alice Holst. Esther De Graaf leaves her cleverness in slipping out of class to talk devotedly to some one at the drinking fountain to Sylvia Hollemans. Clarence VVorst leaves his seriousness with Richard Sieswerda. Mfay the effect be noticed. Harold Brinks gives his attractive brown eyes to Rlaurice De 1N1Iey with the hope that they may also win for his much renown among the senoritas of his class. YVa1ly Hoffman turns over to John Vroone his speech-making ability together with his engaging, ever-present smile. Annette Dekker donates her dutiful application to her studies to Paul Paine with the hope that it may be a sustaining rock to him in the time of need. In witness whereof we do set our hand and seal this first day of June in the year 1932. W'itne.v.ves.- P. Anick CLASS OF 1932 D. Pression 1271

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PRESIDENT'S COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS HE first requirement for a successful structure is a good foundation. No abiding edifice can ever be erected upon a weak, defective base. So also in life we find that a substantial foundation is the pre-requisite for a useful life. VVith this in mind, the Class of 332 has chosen as its motto, Our foundation is laid, we are ready to build. And it is our highest hope that we may be able to build a structure worthy of the foundation laid here at Christian High. High school education is a constructive process. Here our perceptive faculties are developed, our tastes are defined: and our characters are molded. It is here that we learn to use the tools with which we are to buildg it is here that the bases of our lives are laid. Thus, in high school, we receive a firm foundation, of which the teachings of the VVord of God form an integral part, and upon which we can now build a lasting, useful structure. Tonight we are assembling for the last time as a class, to recall a happy past. and anticipate a glorious future, as we part to meet no more. And it is only fitting at this time that we express the appreciation which we all so deeply feel towards those who have given us our Christian education. We are very grateful, first of all, to our parents, who have often denied themselves in order to provide us with this foundation. VVe would also thank our teachers, who have directed us in the building of our foundation, and who have set us a noble example towards the ful- filment of the ideals they have taught us. The lamentable lack of this appreciation during our high school days will undoubtedly be fully realized in later years. as we see the true value of the efforts they have put forth. We are especially indebted to l'Ir. Vanden Berg, our sponsor. and lX'Ir. Driesens, our principal, who have been of great assistance to us during our high school career. YVe are deeply appreciative, again, to the Board, the Christian High Ladies Circle, and other organizations, whose helpful guidance and whole hearted support have constantly been manifested. But, above all, our hearts are filled with thankfulness to God, the blaster Architect, through lVhom our foundation has been made possible, and to VVhom it has constantly been consecrated. And now, our high school days are over, and we must cast a last fond glance upon the days that have gone by. The pleasant associations formed here at Christian High, which are now hard to break, will never be forgotten. And the Christian instruction which has here been imparted to us will, we hope, ever abide with us, and be reflected by us in every action, small or great, which will form a part of our structure of life. It will always have a special meaning for us that this year, which now closes our high school life, has also seen the construction of the first unit of our New Building. llay we, the Class of '32, see in this great achievement a symbol of our consecrated task, so that, our foundation having been laid, we may now press on, and, in spite of the difficulties and hardships which are bound to confront us, build a worthy structure thereupon, dedicated to the service of our fellow-man, and to the ultimate glorification of God. ANTHONY HOEKEMA E261

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