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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1935 volume:

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ORDER OF CONTENTS FOREWORD DEDICATION ALMA MATER ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES LITERARY CALENDAR PATRONS HUMOR AUTOGRAPHS DEDICATION it is an honor for the Class of 1935 to present this Memoir to HELEN M. ZANDSTRA in appreciation of artistic teaching, sympathetic understanding, and genuine friendship. HELEN M. ZANDSTRA ......4.... Others shall Take patience, labour, to their heart and hand From thy hand, and thy heart, and thy brave cheer And God's grace tructity through thee to all, -Elizabeth Barrett Browning Alma Mater It was only fifteen short years ago that two hundred sixty students first came to Christian High. Even though our school is very young - already our gradu- ates have cast a reflected glory upon her, by their success in so many different phases of life. And the tradition they are building for their Alma Mater is truly noble, because it is bringing before the World the soul of Christian High. Only such a tradition is a worthy one. As we who are now students think about the future, let us make it our high resolve to strengthen that tradition a:nd to uphold it with all our might. V R. VAN DELLEN I. FEENSTRA. DR. G. I. BROODMAN, C. VANDEN BERG. . W. H. IELLEMA Vice-President President Vice Secy. Treas . ' F, ' . . I. HEKMAN I ZANT HO I VANDER WAL H. RYSKAMP reasurer Secretary The School Board Time like an ever rolling stream Bears all its sons away, They fly forgotten as a dream Dies at the opening day. So another school year has drawn to a close. l-low long a year looks at its beginning, how short at its close. Yes, another year with its disappoint- ments and its sorrows, but also its joys and accomplishments has flitted by. The Christian High board has also again served another year. lt has had one problem after another to solve and has learned to know and understand ' our common problems a little better in the light of His word. lt has learned to lean a little heavier upon the everlasting arms and has not been disappointed. The board takes this opportunity to thank our faculty for its wholehearted devotion to the daily round of duties and to congratulate it upon seeing its efforts crowned with a measure of success in the hearts and lives of our students. lt also wishes to congratulate our entire student body for its fine spirit toward the school and the co-operation it has given the faculty and board. Our Ladies' Circle and the Alumni Association are also to be complimented 'on their splendid achievements of this school year. A word of praise is also due our financial secretary and the janitors for their devotion to duty. May the years of the future show in the lives of our graduates and students that these sacrifices and services have not been rendered in vain. Last but not least, Praise God from whom all blessings flow. G. I. BROODMAN, President 41 8 xo MR. POST Cool, calmly humorous, of terse, clipped speech and penetrating glance, Mr. Post has our true respect and loyalty. We look upon him not only as a most efficient principal, but also as our cordial friend. agua Faculty O TOP ROW Mr. R. J. Dornbush, A.B., Western State Teachers Mr. H. Zylstra, A.B., Calvin College, A.M, Uni- College: University of Michigan. versity of Iowa. Shorthand, Economics, Commercial Law. English, Public Speaking. Mr. M. H. DeVroome, A.B., Calvin College: M.Sc., University of Michigan. Organic Sciences, Mathematics. MIDDLE ROW Miss F. Vander Mey, A.B., Cavin College: A.M., University of Michigan History and Latin. Mr. B. Fridsma, A.B., Calvin College: Columbia Uni- versity. German, Latin, Modern History. Miss H. M. Zandstra, A.B., Western State Teachers College. English and Art, Dean of Girls. Mr. C. Beukema, A.B., Calvin College: A.M., Uni- versity of Michigan. - Inorganic Science and Mathematics. Miss P. Karsten Typing. Mr. I. J. Fles, Muskegon Commercial College. Commercial Subjects. BOTTOM ROW Mr. E. Goudzwaard, A.B., Calvin College. Latin and English. Rev. W. Stuart, H.B.S., Netherlands: Calvin College: B.D., Princeton Seminary: University of Leipsig. Bible and Church History. Mr. E. R. Post, A.B., Calvin College: A.M., Uni- versity of Michigan. Principal. Mr. F. J. Driesens, Calvin College: A.B., Michigan State Teachers College, University of Michigan. Modern Languages, Government, German, Regis- trar. Mr. M. SCVUI, A.B., Calvin College: A.M., University of Michigan. Latin and English. Mr. F. Vandenberg, Michigan State Teachers College: B. Accts., Davenport-McLachlan Institute. Bookkeeping. Mr. J. Dellaan, Calvin College: A.B., Western State Teachers College: A.M., University of Michigan. Mathematics and Physics. 4:1010 Dorothy Van Andel Three gifts to be admired are thine. They are wit, serenity, and an intellectual mind. Glee Club '33, '34 Chorus '34, '35 M. .C. C. '34, '35: Vice- Pres. '34, Pres. '35 Emblem Staff '34, '35S Close-ups Editor '35 L. L. C. '34, '35g Sec'y '35 Int. Rel. Club '35 S. P. C. 35 Memoir StaH', Editor-in- Chief Marguerite Del-laan Only actions give life strength 5 o n l y moderation charm. Glee Club '33, '34 Chorus '33, '34, '35 M. C. C. '34, '35: Vice- Sec'y-Treas. '35 Emblem Staff '34, '35 Memoir Staff, Lit. Editor Paula Gillisse A cheery smile, eyes spark- ling gay, ready to help us in evely way. Commercial Club '33, '34 Glee Club '34, '35 Memoir Staff, Photo Editor Henry Bosch Wit and wisdom are born with the man. Glee Club '33, '34 Chorus '34 Debating '35 Int. Rel. '34 Emblem Staff '31 Forensic '33 Memoir Staff, Humor Editor Memoir Staff 111219 Alex Van Dyken He had the mildest man- ners and the bravest mind. Basketball, 2nd Team, '33, '342 Mgr. '35 Golf Team '33, '34, '35 Olympian Club '34, '35I Vice-Pres. '35 Forensic Club '34 Ping-Pom! Club '34, '35Z Mgr. '35 L. L. C. '35 Int. Rel. Club '35: Genl. Adj. Class Vice-Pres. '35 Memoir StaH, Bus. Mgr. Louis I-Iekman The true, strong and sound mind is the mind that em- braces equally the great and small. Glee Club '33, '35 Chorus '33 Forensic '33, 341 Serg-ab Arms '34 Ping-Pong Club '34, '35: Asst. Mgr. '34, Pres. '35 Olympian Club '34, '35: Pres. '35 Int. Rel. Club '35 Emblem Staff '35, Adv. Mgr. Tennis '33, '35. Memoir StaH, Subs. Mgr. Robert Driesens He could raise scrubles dark and nice And often solve 'em in a trice. Glee Club '33, '34, '35 Chorus '33, '34, '35 Int. Rel. '35, Vice-Pres. '35 S. O. S. '35 Forensics '33, '34 Emblem Staff '35: Asst. Adv. Mgr. Debating Team '35 Boys' Handicraft Club '34, '35 Memoir Staff, Art Editor Mr. John DeHaan, Sponsor Julia Borgman Now merry, now sober, a girl of high rank. Warm hearted, impulsive, open, frank. Basketball Team '32 Christian Ethics '33, '34, '35 M. C. C. '34, 35: Pres. '34g Vice-Pres. '35 L. L. C. '34, '35: Pres. '35 Forensic Club '33, '34 Debating Team '34, '35: Capt. '35 Class Pres. '35 Helen Mae Hoolsteen None knew thee but to love thee, none name thee but to praise. Accp't '34, '35 M. C. C. '34, '35: Sec'y '35 S. P. C. '34: Sec'y '34 Chorus '34 Class Sec'y '34 Vice-Sec'y-Treas. '33, '35 Marjorie Goudzwaard Clever, capable, captivating -a little miss that does things in a big way. M. C. C. '34, '35 Emblem Stal? '34, '35: Lit. Editor '35 S. P. C. '35: Sec'y '35 Glee Club '35 Chorus '35 Int. Rel. Club '35: Sec'Y '35 L. L. C. '35 Class Sec'y '35 Mr. Frank J. Driesens. Sponsor Class Officers .. 133 Alex Van Dyken He had the mildest man- ners and the bravest mind. Basketball. 2nd team, '33, '34: Mgr. '35 Golf Team '33, '34, '35 Olympian Club '34, '35, Vice-Pres. '35 Forensic Club '34 Ping-Pom: Club '34, '35: Mgr. '35 T.. L. C. '35 Int. Rel. Club '35: Gen'l Adj. Class Vice-Pres. '35 Memoir Staff. Bus. Mgr. Peter Rickers Ambition is a fine trait, but so, also, is character. Class Treasurer '34 Class Vice-President '35 Louis Hekman The true, strong and sound mind is the mind that em- braces equally the great and the small. Glee Club '33, '35 Chorus '33 Forensic '33, '34: Serz-at- Arms '34 Ping-Pom: Club '34, '35: Asst. Mgr. '34, Pres. '35 Olympian Club '34, '351 Pres. '35 Int. Rel. Club '35 Emblem Staff '35: Adv. Mgr. Memoir Staif. Subs. Mszr. Tennis '33, '35 Lawrence I-Ioekrnan Still achieving, still pursu- mer. Basketball, 2nd Team, '33, '34, 1st Team '35 Ping-Pong Club '34, '35 Golf '34, '35 Joan Stevens Music inspires the mind with lofty ideals and wakes great conception. Glee Club AcCD't '33, '34 Chorus Accp't '33, '34, '35 M. C. C. '34, '35 Emblem Staff '34, '35I Asst. Editor '34, Editor- in-Chief '35 S. P. C. '34, '35, Sec'y '35 L. L. C. '35 Int. Rel. Club '35, Pres. '35 Class Sec'y '33, Asst. Sec'y-Treas. '34 Andrew Hoekema Let us contemplate exist- ence, Glee Club '33 Band '33 Chess Club '35, Pres. '35 S. P. C. '35 Emblem Staff, '35, Humor Editor Ryven Ezinga For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich. Handicraft '34 Jeanette Buikema Short and snappy, attrac- tive and happy. Christian Ethics '33 Glee Club '33, '34, '35 Chorus '34, '35 M. C. C. '34, Band '33 Octet '35 Annette Hulst Let me go thro' all the day with kindly tho'ts for all. K. K. K. '34, '35 Christian Ethics '34 Albert Delong Not that I love studying less. but fun more. Chess Club '33, '34, '35, Capt. '35 Ping-Pong' '34 Glee Club '35 in xx Geneva Broene To know her is to love her. Basketball Team '32 Christian Ethics '33, '35 Glee Club '33, '34 Chorus '34, '35 K. K. K. '35 Warren Wierenga The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Orchestra '34 Fannie Cook Who could resist a jolly smile and a friendly word? Glee Club '34 K. K. K. '35 Christian Ethics '33, '34 Sidney Ondersma Mines not an idle cause. Glee Club '34, '35 Chorus '35 Octet '35 Bernice Peterson I live and laugh and love and sing. Hudson Holtvluwer We greet him everyonef For he is a friend to all. Basketball, 2nd Team, '34 lst Team '35 Stamp Club '35, Pres. '35 Thressa Boersma A pleasing personality is a great asset. Christian Ethics '33 Commercial Club '33 M. C.- C. '34, '35 George Kuipers He is a scholar and a Hood one. L. L. C. 35 Basketball, Znd Team, Ruth Bolt Care's an enemy to her life. Christian Ethics M. C. C. '35 Ahleen Dekker Thy voice is a celestial melody. Glee Club '33 Chorus '33, '35 L. L. C. '34, Treas. '35 M. C. C. '34, '35 Emblem Stalf '34, '35 Eleanor Kapteyn Tho'tless of beauty, she was beauty's self. Christian Ethics '33 Commercial Club '33 O. I. C. '34, '35 Wilma Groen She possessed an irresisti- ble charm. Orchestra '33 Band '34 Jessie Del-Ioog Her golden hair in rimfz- lets fair Her eyes like diamonds shin- ing. Christian Ethics '33, '34 Commercial Club '32 K. '34, '35: Treas. Peter Piehinga A true worker in every- thing. Stamp Club '35 Ada Scholten She of the blue gray eyes, Who ever smiled and always spoke the truth. Commercial Club '32 Edith Punches Much mirth and no sad- ness All good and no badness. Christian Ethics '33, '34, '35 S, O. S. '34, Glee Club '34, '35 Int. Rel. '34, '35 Claude Vander Ploeg There is honesty, manhood, and Hood fellowship in thee. Int. Rel. Club '34 Magdalene Cook She proves that 'girls are made of sugar and spive and everything nice.' Christian Ethics '33 O. l. C. '3-5: Treas. '35 John Kromminga Some day his name will shine with achievements. Glee Club '34, '35 Chorus '34, '35 Ensemble '33, '34 Emblem Stali' '34, '35g Humor Editor '34: News Editor '35 Annette Streelman Winning is her way, and pleasant is her smile. Glee Club '33, '34, '35 Chorus '33, '34, '35 Band '33, '34 Health Club '32 O. I. C. '35: Pres. '35 Christian Ethics '33, '34, '35: Sec'y Henriette Holleman An equal mixture of good humor and good sense. Commercial Club '33, '34, '35: Vice-Pres. '3-15 Pres. '35 Handicraft '34 B. A. C. '35 oclsn Frances Ike She had a smile for all. a xrreetinfr glad, a lovable. jolly way. Christian Ethics '33 Band '33, '34 Orchestra '33 Don Boes He seems of cheerful yes- terdays and confident to- morrowsf' Band '34 S. 0. S. '35 Olympian Jewel Gritter ln her quietness there is charm, Christian Ethics '33 Glee Club '34, '35 Robert Warners His friends were many f his enemies few. Glee Club '34, '35 Chorus '34, '35 Janet Velders 'AA pleasing countenance is a silent cummendationf' Christian Ethics '34, '35 Commercial Club '34, '35 Handicraft Club '34 Albert VValcott The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another. Band '33 Rose Groendal Her charm strikes the sixrht and her merit wins the soul. Christian Ethics '33, '34, '35 Forensics '34 L. L. C. 31. 35 lil. C. C. '34, '35 1116 ,, William Berhuge High erected tho'ts seated in the heart of courtesy. Berthajean Rodenhouse A manner soft and friendly, A spirit fine and true. Christian Ethics '33, '34, 0. I. C. '34, '35 L. L. C. 35 Glee Club '34, '35 Vivian Thomasma The dark beauty of her eye rivalled the night of her hair. Basketball '32, '33 Health Club '32 Christian Ethics '3-1. '35 Forensic Club '33, '34Z Sec'y '34 L. L. C. '34, '35 M. C. C. '34, '35 Glee Club '34, '35 Marie DeKruyter Queen rose in the rosebud garden of girls. Christian Ethics '33 K. K. K. '34, '35 Louis Ruiter Behold a wonder here l Basketball, 2nd Team, '33, '34: lst Team '35 Jeanette Hoeksema Who could desire more than a line character, one of the world's greatest treas- ures? Glee Club '33, '34, '35 Chorus '35 S. O. S. '35 S, P. C. '35 Emblem Staff '35 Walter Rottshaefer Honor lies in honest toil.' John Dekker I am as sober as a judge. Olympian Club '35 Betty Hendrickson Some think the world was made for frolic. And so do I .. Basketball '33 0, I. C. '34, '35, Pres. '35 Glee Club '34 Christian Ethics '34, '35 Wilma Vande Riet A dark-eyed maiden. O. I. C. '34, '35 Edna Stallings We like her for her clever. quiet ways. Commercial Club '32 Marvin Apol You cannot dream yourself into character, you must hammer and forge yourself one. S. 0. S. 30 Marie Split Sincerity always has a charm of its own. Commercial Club '33, '35 Christian Ethics '35 B. A. C. '35 Helen Van Neuren She's not a Hower, she's not a pearl, She's just a noble, all- round girl. Glee Club '34 Hermine I-Iuttenga It's nice to be nice when you're naturally nice. Commercial Club '33 Glee Club '34, '35 Chorus M. C. C. '34, Treas. '35 I.. L. C. '35 Lorna DeGraaf Rare compound of mis- chief, frolic and fun. Orchestra '32 Band '34 John Alofs A clean-minded fellow, just and fair. Glce Club '33, Chorus '33, Viola Reminga Calm and unruffled as a summer sea. Commercial Club '33 Christian Ethics '33 Glee Club '34, '35 Chorus '35 O. 1. C. '34, '35, S1-c'y '35 I.. L. C. Henrietta Gelderloos She's d a i n t y and she's neat, But best of all, she's sweet. Chess Club '35 B. A. C. '35 Lois Rooks This is a mighty good world to live in. Christian Ethics '33, '34, '35 O. I. C. '35 Marvin Muller He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favored and imperi- ally slim. Basketball, 2nd Team, '34, '35 Olympian '34, '35: Vice- Sec'y-Treas. '34 4:17a William Huizingh He spoke and into exery heart his works carried new strength and courage. Forensics '33, '34 Glee Club '33, '34, '35 Chorus '33, '34, '35 Emblem Staff '34, '35: Lit. Editor, '34g Asst. Editor '35 Debating '34, '35Q Capt. '35 S. P. C. '34, '35, Pres. '35 L. L. C. '34, '353 Treas. S. O. S. '34, '353 Pres. '35 Class President '34 Nellie Van Zwoll Gentle of speech, benefi- cent of mind, ever studious and always kind. Christian Ethics '33, '35g Gen. Adj. '32, Vice- Pres. '33 Int. Rel. Club '34, K. K. K. '35 John Koll Laugh and t h e u' o rl cl lauprhs with you. Doris Van Dellen Her every tone is music's own, Like those morning birds. Christian Ethics '33 Glee Club '34, '35 Chorus '35 K. K. K. '34, '35: Treas. '35: Sec'y '35 S. O. S. '34. '35, SL-c'y Stella Dykstra Always alert and happy. Christian Ethics '34, '35 Commercial Club '342 Treas. '34 Chess Club '35 Handicraft '35 Andrew De Vries Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusi- asm. Band '33, '34 Chorus '34 Glee Club '34, '35 Stamp Club '34 Ping-Pong' Club '34, '35 Stella Van Doorne By my troth! A hearty lass is she. Girls' Commercial Club '33 Glee Club '35 14 up Betty 00m lt's the songs ye sing And the smiles ye wear That make ye iv e l c o m e everywhere. Glee Club '33, '34 Chorus '34 K. K. K. '34, Pres. nil Ernest Feenslra The tho'ts of youth are longs, long tho'ts. S. O. S. '35 Henrietta Vanden Berg Sweetness never goes out of fashion. B. A. C. '35 Chess Club '35 Int. Rel. Club Marvin Borgman Not too serious, not too gay, but altogether a jolly Hood fellow. S. O. S. '35: Gen. Acljt, 35 Olympian Club '35 S. l'. C. '35 Marian Van Ham With grace to win, witl' heart to hold. Christian Ethics '33, '34, 35: Gen. Adj. '35 Mae Koning A lovely iIll'l. above all rank. Basketball team '33 Glee Club '34, '35 Chorus '35 M. C. C. Gerald Fritsma Best he is liked that is alike to all. Band '32 Jean Diephouse She has no ear for flattery, no tongue for scandal. Commercial Club '32 Clarence Van Slooten See the cheerful side of things and put a laugh where it will fit. Glee Club '35 Chorus '35 Octet '35 Etta Hoekstra To be happy is the purpose for which you were placed in the world. Commercial Club '33 Christian Ethics '33, '34, '35 Glec Club '34, '35 Marvin Hoogeboom Not too backward, Not too bold. Betty Ball She was just the quiet kind whose nature never varies. Christian Ethics '33 Chorus '33, '35 Glee Club '33, '34 Benedict Dieleman I believe in gittin' as much outa life as you kin. Golf Team '33, '34 Band '33, '34 Handicraft '35 Margaret Landstra All I ask is pleasant com- pany to wile away the time. Commercial Club '29 0. I. C, '35 Bernard Haan Life demands action: only the active survive. Glee Club '34, '35 Chorus '35 Carolyn Smits How eloquent are her eyes. Commercial Club '33 O. 1. C, '34, '25 Henry Human A man is what his aspira- tions and determinations ure. S. 0. S. Glce Club '33 Celia Harkes With me it is always the unexpected that happens. O. 1. C. '3-l, Clarence Start Good humor is the clear blue sky of the soul. Band '33 Glee Club '33, '34, '35 Chorus '33. '3-i. '35 Barbara Belt Generous, open. sincere Glee Club '34, '35 K. K. K. '35 Bernard lbershof He has a heart to resolve, a head to continue and u hand to execute. Forensic Club '33, '34 u19n Frances Boersma Embodying both beauty of character and beauty of person. Commercial Club '33 Christian Ethics '33 O. I. C. '34, '35, Treas. '35 Henry Baak Oh, he's a jolly good fel- low. Orchestra '32 Glee Club '34, '35 Stamp Club '34 Band '34 Lucille Zeilstra Gentle in manners, firm in reality. Jacob Aldrink Devout, yet cheerful: pious not austere. To others lenient, to him- self sincere. Handicraft Club '34 Int. Rel. '35 Kay Kroon Clever ! There's no doubt of it. Christian Ethics '33 Glee Club '34, '35 O. I. C. '34, '35, Sec'y '34 Emblem Staff '34, '35: Current Events Editor Int. Rel. Club '35 L. L. C. '35: Gen'l Adj. '35 Richard Groot Little said is soonest mended. Glee Club '32, '33, '34 Chorus '32, '33, '34 Emma Hamm Yes, she's little. But, oh my! PICTURES NOT SHOWN Merlin Holst A steady man, dependa- ble. Basketball, 2nd team, '33: lst team, '34, '35 J ay Waalkes I'll find a wayior malw one. azon Peter Vander Jagt His figure tall, and straight and lithe. Olympian Club '35 Ping-Pong '35 Jennie Verstrate A dainty maid is she, so prim, so neat. Paul Ouwinga It matters not how long we live, but how. Int. Rel. Club '35 Emblem Staff '35: Asst. News Editor Billie Van Ess As full of spirit as the month of May. O. I. C. '34, '35: Treas. '34 Glee Club '34, '35 L. L. C. '35 Christian Ethics '34, '35: Treas. '35 Jay Baker In spite of what the learned have said, still I hold my own opinion. L. L. C. '34 Forensic '34 Int. Rel. '84, '353 Pres. '35 S. P. C. '34 John Apol Men of few words are the best men. Ben J onker Silence is one of the virtues of the wise. PICTURES NOT SHOWN Alfred Strikwerda He will accomplish great things but we know not what they are. Class President '34 Henry I-Iortsmanshof Courage mounted with the Commencement Address Our graduation day has arrived, we have passed the last milestone in our journey through high school, and are now ready to ascend that broad steep road of life. Our life at high school has been a period of molding of our characters and of erecting a firm foundation based on that immovable word of God. Now we have spanned that chasm between childhood and adulthood. From the sorrows and disappointments that have come to us, we have learned to face life more honestly and bravely. The thought expressed in our class motto we shall set as our goal, so that some day we may be able to say humbly, We have tried, trusted, and now we triumph. Q And as we meet here tonight for the last time as students of Christian High it is altogether fitting that we express our appreciation to those who have aided us in receiving our instruction. First of all, we are very grateful to our parents, who have so nobly sacrificed during these distressed times to aid us in build- ing that firm foundation, and it is our aim and desire that our future lives will be found worthy of this great sacrifice. We would also thank our teachers, who have given us instruction, the tools which we are to use in our future workg and who have by teaching us to understand the basic principles of life also taught us how to live, for in the words of our class text, Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it. Although at times we have appeared lax in our appreciation, I am sure that as the years go on, we will more and more value their friendship and admonitions. In this respect also we are grate- ful to Mr. Driesens, our sponsor, and to Mr. Post, our principal, who have shown so much human interest in us, and who were always ready to give us advice and to aid us over the rough spots in our career, not only as a class, but also as individuals. We are deeply appreciative also to the Board, the Ladies' Circle, and other organizations who have given their time and energies for the interest of the school. But above all, we are grateful to God, who makes all things possible and who gives us life itself. Our last year has given us a deeper insight into the seriousness of life. One of our classmates, Ray Meyering, was suddenly taken away by death. His passing made us pause to dwell upon the fact that life is transitory, that all things changep but also that God stands above the vicissitudes of life, protecting, or taking his children unto himself, according to his divine will. And now our high school days are over, and it is with sorrow that we part from friends among teachers and students, and leave behind us things we hold so dear, but we look forward to a glorious future where each in his own way will play his part. We hope that the ideals taught at Christian High will remain with us through the years, that we will dedicate our services to our fellow man, and always strive for the honor and glory of the Master of all. Iulia Borgman an 21 ms Class History It was in the same year that F. D. Roosevelt was elected President that Christian High School was enriched by the arrival of an imposing array of innocent new students. After we had developed such a degree of intelligence as to be able to distinguish teachers from students and to find our way about funder the condescending guidance of awe-inspiring upperclassmenl -we began to organize. After the September group of freshmen had arrived and inherited all of our greenness, we met under the genial guidance of our sponsor, Mr. Driesens, and elected officers. At Christmas that year, we proved that even freshmen could be used for a good purpose, by participating in the distribution of Christmas baskets for the poor. Our first class president, Ray Meyering, funder whose friendly leadership we prospered welll has since been taken away by death. We remember him with sorrow. After our first summer vacation from high school we came back in Septem- ber, l933, with all kinds of after-vacation health and enthusiasm. With Alfred Strikwerda as skipper, we Iuniors began to sail along right merrily. After our friendships had been renewed, and we had been initiated into the various organizations at school again, we undertook to welcome the Freshies at Gar- field Park with hot dogs, punch, games, and a real ripsnortin' good time. fMr. Post: No hazingl -Alas! lj Then a problem which lasted throughout that year began to annoy us - we had no money! But we resourceful Iuniors managed to scrape through somehow by resorting to innumerable money- raising schemes, such as sponsoring a husky magazine collecting committee, I. O. U.'s, promissory notes, rummage sales, pie sales, programs, dues-collect- ing committees, and what have you. The last of our activities that year was a farewell send-off to the Seniors by means of a Iunior-Senior Party - after which many blushing Iunior boys took certain equally blushing lunior girls home for the first time in their livesl Next September H9345 we woke up and found ourselves Seniors. What a grand and glorious feeling! This last year has been our busiest but most en- joyable year at Christian I-ligh as a class. Our election of Iulia Borgman Cand can she keep orderll as president was the first step in a general feminist move- ment in Christian High-which included girls as Senior class president, as editor of the Emblem, and editor-in-chief of the Memoir A little later we began our varied Senior activities in earnest. What with complicated Memoir supervision, class rings and pins, class flower, motto, text, and memorial com- mitteesha class song, Senior pictures, and much more red-tape - we managed to keep fairly busy. Then we began preparations for a Senior program. This also turned out very successfully. Toward the end of the semester the Iuniors extended their farewell to the Seniors at a very pleasant and entertaining party. In the midst of all this activity, however, we were saddened by tidings of two deaths. First, we received the news that one of our classmates, Ryven Ezinga, had lost his mother. lust a few weeks later Hay Meyering, after a very sudden and severe illness, passed away. We offer our sincere sympathy to their loved ones and trust that God has sanctified these experiences to their hearts and to ours. And now as to our feelings at graduation! Well, we can't conscientiously admit that we are tearful at the prospect of leaving school for awhile, but- sincerely - we certainly enjoyed many wholesome and happy experiences at Christian I-ligh. For the friendly and sympathetic atmosphere, for the loyalty and understanding of the faculty, and for all the practical as well as textbook lessons that we have learned here we are very grateful. Thus we bid adieul A. H. u no Class Honors 0 1932-1933 Officers 1933-1934 Raymond Meyering President Alfred Strikwerda Lois Boer Vice-President lay Baker Ioan Stevens Secretary Helen Mae Hoogsteen Peter Rickers Vice Sec'y-Treas. Ioan Stevens Committees Motto: Annette Streelman, Carolyn Smits, Henry Bosch Text: George Kuipers, Nellie Van Zwoll, Lawrence Hoekman Colors: Rose Groendal, Magdalene Cook, Stella Van Doorne Flower: Vivian Thomasma, Donald Boes, Etta Hoekstra Program: William Huizingh, Ioan Stevens, lean Rodenhouse Outing: Ernest Feenstra, Stella Dykstra, Hudson Holtvluwer Memorial: Andrew Hoekema, Theresa Boersma, Andrew DeVries sl- 'k it al' ir Class Text: Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it. -Proverbs 16:22 Class Motto: Try, Trust, and Triumph. Class Colors: Baby Blue and White. Class Flower: Gardenia 'lr Awards: Bert Vanden Berg, Commercial Scholarship Medal Calvin College Freshman Scholarship All-round Girls' M. C. C. Cup All-round Boys' Alumni Cup on n .Risk , ' , -. A Q ' . UNCLE Jmmi H snnNpnA 'N ' - PIAN urn Cmuomi ms' TOFLADY maficroa , Q X mxmrxfzf uwcufnoo NKTTY SDSEF STELLA A hw, -' Loman. ALL main UP -uh .ff , ' - ' . mi 4 'f 5 'W sf ,N QM, R.: on x mov, CLASS HISTORIAN Q N A - A-5NkLE LINE THRU scum END CLASS OF 1936 Don Bouma President Robert Lamberts Vice-President Iunette Idsinga Secretary Gordon Lamberts ' Treasurer Ruth Iurgens Vice Sec'y-Treas Mr. B. Fridsma Sponsor We, members of the class of 1936, have this year assumed the enviable title of Iuniors, after having had an enjoyable year as Sophomores. Our class meetings, held once a month, are of a very interesting and Whole- some nature, due to the fine cooperation of class members, officers and sponsor. As this is being written many committees are at Work with preparations for the Iunior-Senior Party, which We hope will be pleasant and successful. We now look forward to the Wind-up and the joys of Seniorhood. I. I. 0:25a H.TlMl lER onmuenuour lvnuxs vucoem wcooxeusa MRKAASTR P BAHGMAN h Llltbcmx -r 11-on-mA - --.---.- . ..- . A A- Mmsrmx a.aYL'smA f1.PnfnsmA CLRUJTER menmmew N.E.NGEI:HARD n.MoNsMA m.nou.ebEE K AFEITSENA ameeuwsm Lswoa 1. xookmrrx s.Ppg133pg15 5, uofzfr-1A LCASMER w,MoLeMAKER mom masse mmufs -n.w1Ns1RAL.GUlKEr1A mpgurmancn uscuougw mmmtii RM 1' fi 'iv 5 vi' ! ' YN.. dl? ' Xi , M '? xmnzmsu e, ygm1 ,f?A N., X . WJ C DE KRUYTER SENEXAND . K! U :ii Y. 6 , Q Q 'fx r .IL-W SOAP cAavsRs ' ALBEROEEN K. vu-mggg, suumvmonr CHES5 TOURNHFIENT PLAYERS STUART E. COWBKNRTIOIT . fQ 1 PSHE LRREHGI I Vg V -. Sl. 'NUT .X S U! ve ,ig an .Q L L OSI I R -. U, A cafemnc, c.u.cmLs 14 in AVRY 2 gg if L 3 asf. we X me Q s Q 5 NE +L? ' -4 , J 'En 4:35 fa E PM L S . vw Q is x si 55 1 xi 3 X N g CLASS OF 1937 t Charles Bult President Bernard Schaafsrna Vice-President Eleanor Hoogsteen Secretary Alice Iurries Treasurer Roger Helder Vice Sec'y-Treas. Mr. M. DeVroorr1e Sponsor We have been considered Freshmen by most of the Seniors, but We feel sure that we have outgrown the green state, especially since We really are Sophomores. Our class, consisting of one hundred fifteen members, has had regular and interesting meetings. We have had a happy year with our friendly, untiring sponsor, and are eagerly looking forward to two more years at Christian. E. H. a29uo ER R IVAN BEEK M.Koov B.ToL1KiE' TE C.PO5T H.NYEHOLT S.KONlNG MKNOOR IUEKRUYTER QGRITTER IVHMTSNA C. DEEKKER FLTUINSTRA R.NEYERW M.GRlFFl0EN CMULENKAFIP T. B055 GDYKHOUSE T. 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EDITOR TRUCK MARIE HOUSEMN EDDHE CUFF GOLFER5 EVVNE , ' HANDS cow .Q ' wwf GfNfW'0N5 ' 'K fs Cvfwfuus 4. , jg?-X4 A A Wg, ...WX K . w f 'X . -SQ Qi, 4. , 3 Siffif fl-QQ. , WF '-A XFN : 5 if f ' mD,POST IHEETHUIS B.TOL MVEENBOER D. HELMUS csmnnmst m.swAm m.ansernA c.aounA Lxuusr rtvfm ueuaofi 0.nYK:1Nx 0.v.1.m R.PR1Ns ev.4.BeRQ VLSTEVENS EDEJONG D.BooNsrnA I.SNlT5- NMULLER TSTPART EMEYERING C.PtPE EBDUNA a.scnAArsnA H.PYLI'lAN R.zAAervm nueeromxs maoeuf e.no6ErH15e' LYERWYS N.V.ANTVERPEN UOUYXA A.TlE5r1A LHOEKSEMA LVENEMA cxofoe cmomeyen IVAMEIDE A.VJ.BEE. s.vAN'r nor xW.Vgl.VfNNEN FEBRUARY STUDENTS l-lere's to the latest arrivalsl The usual casual attitude that upperclassmen take to what's merely a group of good-looking freshies has long since changed to a real attachment for this set of promising youngsters. , . .. JLSYZQYCE 7 7 t e fx. ,Q Q illlemnriam In memory of Raymond C. Meyering, who passed away on the 16th of March, 1935. 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Q , f- .,,.i ,,'f1- F',3N,:51s 1 4 , 'Arif :Q-SW' f f- ,., 'i':Z' 17 fi' ' , -.1 .mg -f .,,Q'z,ag:f- 1577, 1, -fx wwf' -- H f 'f . :vi -1--X L- -.I '- 'x 'fm' ig! K , qgifffas 5. 1-qu .2 K 6 if ffl - ' Top ruw: Van Dyken, Velzen, Hoekema, Broene, Doe-zema, Borgman. Middle row: Dekker, Bel, Hooirsteen, Van Andel, Jurgcns, Moll-maker, Stevens. Bottom row: Bouma, Mr. Post, Goudzwaard, Huizingh, DeJon1re. Keegstra, Van Harp. STUDENT PARTICIPATION COUNCIL William l-luizingh President Don Bouma Vice-President Marjorie Goudzwaard Secretary Ruth Iurgens Treasurer and Vice-Sec'y Mr. E. R. Post Faculty Adviser The Student Participation Council has now become a permanent fixture at Christian High. This, the second year of its existence, has been a particularly successful one for the Council. The weekly meetings were crowded with lively discussions and arguments. The work ot this organization is carried on through the medium ot student committees. Perhaps the most important committee is the Chapel and Assem- blies Committee. lt has furnished student talent tor our chapel exercises during the year, besides frequent outside attractions. ln addition to the Work done by the other standing committees, a special committee succeeded in procuring a pep song tor Christian High. A great share ot the success ot the Council is due to the Wise and etticient guidance given it by Mr. Post. lt is our Wish that the Council may continue to be successful as an organi- zation that is truly representative ot the students ot Christian High. M. G. or-36m 4 First row: Kromminza, Mulemaker. Deliruyter. Hoekema, Second row: Drie-sons, Di-Haan, Van Andel. Dekker, Kroon, Bouma. Third row: Timmvr, He-kman, Huizingh. Stevens. Goudzwaard, Mr. Fridsma, Ouwingn, Rivkt-rs. Hendrickson. THE EMBLEM STAFF loan Stevens Editor-in-Chief William Huizingh Assistant Editor Marjorie Goudzwaard Literary Editor Literary Associates Ahleen Dekker Carol DeKruyter Marguerite DeHaan Ieanette Hoeksema Lorraine Timmer Winifred Molemaker Dorothy Van Andel Close-Ups Editor Kay Kroon Department Editor Iohn Kromminga News Editor Louis Hekman Advertising Mgr. Paul Ouwinga News Editor Bud Hendrickson Andrew Hoekema Humor Editor Asst. Adv. Mgr., lst Sem. Don Bouma Athletic Editor Bob Driesens Peter Rickers Bus. Mgr., lst Sem. Asst. Adv. Mgr., 2nd Sem. Bud Hendrickson Mr. B. Fridsma Sponsor Bus. Mgr., 2nd Sem. Mr. W. Stuart Faculty Adviser The publication of Christian High's monthly magazine, The Emblem, has for the thirteenth year been successfully completed. The Emblem Staff has put forth every effort to be of service to the student body, whose invaluable interest and cooperation have been greatly appreciated. Financially, too, the year has been successful, credit for this being due mainly to the enthusiastic business staff in securing advertisements. The Staff extends its sincere appreciation to all who in any way assisted in the publication of this year's Emblem It is especially grateful to Mr. Fridsma, for his patient guidance and efficient sponsorship. l. S. k37x s Top row: Vanden Berg, Driesens, Hekman, Ondersma. Middle- row: Van Dyken, Van Andi-1, Baak, Kroon, Ouwinfza, Aldrink. Bottom row: Picrsma, Stevens, Mr. Fridsma, Miss Vander Moy, Baker, Ibershof, Buere-ma, Goudzwaard, Van Zwoll. NTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB First Semester Second Semester lay Baker President joan Stevens Bernie lbershot Vice-President Bob Driesens Marjorie Goudzwaard Secretary Marjorie Goudzwaard Bernie l-laan General Adjunct Alex Van Dyken Miss F. Vander Mey S Miss F. Vander Mey and Mr. B. Fridsma ponsors and Mr. B. Fridsma This year, as in former years, We have devoted our meetings to the study of the most interesting happenings in the field ot current events. Perhaps we have not always lived up to our name, for some of our most interesting discus- sions have been on distinctly American events. Our success as a club is due, We feel sure, to the active interest and co- operation given us by our very capable sponsors. May the International Relations Club continue to thrive as a club for Wide- awake students who are interested in the affairs ot this busy Worldl M. G. 013810 First 1-uw: Van Ess, Dekker, Rodenhouse, DeKruyter, Kuipers. Second row: Piersma, Reminga, Jurgens, Koert, Tuinstra. Third row: Thomasma, Stevens, Groendal, Huffman, Molemaker, Goudzwaurd. Fourth row: Huizingh, Bergman, Mrs. Radius, Van Andel, Kroon. LECTORUM LIBRORUM COLLEGIUM lulia Borgrnan President Dorothy Van Andel Secretary William Huizingh Treasurer Kay Kroon General Adjunct Mrs. W. Radius Sponsor This year the L. L. C. has returned to its original purpose - the study of literature in general, as is revealed by its narne, Readers ot Books. Under the capable sponsorship ot Mrs. Radius, the l... L. C. has enjoyed a very successful season. We have specialized in English authors of the eight- eenth century, besides occasional ice cream, which did add to the zest of our gatherings. It is our sincere hope that the L. L. C. may long continue at Christian High in its very Worthwhile Work. D. V. A. 0139: Top row: Kroon, Van Baalen, Rickers. Middle row: Homan, Goulonze, Driesens, Feenstra, Van Herp, Apol. Bottom row: Tangenberg, Baak, Huizimzh, Mr. DeVroome, Van Dellen, Boes, Mol, Oppenhuizen, Bergman. SEARCHERS OF SCIENCE First Semester Second Semester Ieanette Hoeksema President William Huizingh Edith Punches Secretary Doris Van Dellen Hessel Oppenhuizen Treasurer Don Boes Marvin Borgman General Adjunct Henry Baak Mr. M. DeVroome Sponsor Mr. M. DeVroorne Through the cooperation of our very energetic sponsor, Mr. DeVroome, the Searchers of Science have spent a very profitable year. The club numbers eighteen members, each being particularly interested in science. We have studied practically every phase of science and have also visited different factories and other places of interest in and near the city. Besides our weekly meetings, the Science Club held two annual social events - one an alumni reunion and the other a club outing. Long will the memories of S. O. S. tarry in the hearts of its members. D. V. D. 440, Standing: .luryrc-ns. Ten Brink, Huizingh, Driesens, Bosch, Ondersma. Molenmakor. Sitting: Oeizvma, Mr. Seven, Bergman, Mr. Zylstra, Van Baalon. DEBATIN G TEAMS We want to tell you the best bit of news first. ln this our first year in the Grand Rapids League, both our negative and our affirmative teams won first place in competition with the six public high schools of this city. So We earned our lapel pins, our Wall-plaque, and our right to enter the elimination series of debates. We liked the proposition for debate, although we have not yet really de- termined whether or not it would be desirable to introduce a permanent policy of federal grants to the states for the purpose of equalizing educational oppor- tunity. We regretted Mr. Sevens temporary leave, appreciated the auspicious start he gave us early in the season, and look forward to his return next year. We are grateful, too, to Mr. Zylstra, for so graciously and so capably taking up the work as coach. lt was truly inspirational and a rare privilege to have the opportunity of working With him. Next year? Yes, we shall miss all our first team members. So long, Iulia. Your final stand against South in that tournament was a noble swan song. We leaned heavily on you, Bill, and eagerly left it to you to close our cases. And We shall miss your impassioned utterance, Henry. And your conversational method, Bob. Your stand at the Rapids was a Work of art, boys, and gives us underclassmen debaters something to emulate. We Wish you further successes in speech. 1141.10 First row: Monsma, Borgman, Scholten, De-Kruyter. Second row: Van Doorn, B. Lautenbach, C. Thomasma, Rodenhouse, Burggraaf, Oom, Kuipers. Third row: Vander Meer, Dykstra, Reitsma. Koert, Schultze, Natte, Koeze, M. Lautenbach. Fourth row: Folkringa, E. Dekker. Van Zoeren, ldsinga, Jurgens, Pe-nning, Bylsma, DeJongu, Hoekstra. Fifth row: Erdmans, Hoffman, Mol, V. Thomasma, Ibershof, Veltman, Van Eerden. Velders, Gritter. Sixth row: Wiersma, Streelman, Van Ess, Miss Zandstra, J. Dekker, Van Zwoll, Van Ham, Tangenbcrg, Van Eerden. CHRISTIAN ETHICS CLUB loan Dekker President Billie Van Ess Treasurer Nellie Van Zwoll Vice-President Marian Van Ham Vice Sec'y-Treas. Annette Streelman Secretary Miss Helen M. Zandstra Sponsor This club, like many other clubs, is a group of pleasant, friendly, and in- dustrious girls. We are a trifle different, however, in our purpose. lt is our aim to study Christian ethics and to apply it to our daily problems of life. We try to be friendly in a Christian Way. The large membership and well-attended meet- ings are gratifying because they prove that our girls are interested in Christian living. The number of members in our club is not limited. Any girl who cares to do so may join. We have had over seventy girls at our meetings. Cur average attendance is about forty. This year, we have relied greatly upon the talent of our members and our able sponsor, Miss Zandstra, whose ideas and suggestions we have greatly appreciated. Officers and various members of the club took part in leading the devotionals. We have had a very happy and blessed year and We sincerely hope that the influence of the club will remain with us long after We have left Christian High. A. S. 142m First row: Oosterhuis, Wolthuis, Van Zalen, Burgrgraaf, Thomasma, Oom, Lautenbach, Bel. Se-cond row: Monsma, Split, Goossen, E. Dekker, Dieleman, Wychers, Case-mior, Ke-ogstra, A. Dekker. Third row: Steiginga, Kett, Griffioen, Natte, Van Doorne, Vander Wall, Schultze, Hooyzt-rhyxlv, Lachniet. Fourth row: Pylman, Koster, Meyer, Teitsma, Vs-rwys, Van Heusdon, .l. Velders, Musa-h, Vi-nemzi, Smit. Fifth row: Nieuwdorp, W. Velders, Van Erden, Wiersma, Penning, Muller, Dick. Grittor. Pype, Visser. Sixth ruw: Haveman, Ritsema, Idsinga, Mr. Fles, Hollemans. Reitsma, Vanderlmizt, Worst. GIRLS' COMMERCIAL CLUB Henriette Holleman President Alice Reitsma Vice-President Gertrude Vander Lugt Secretary lunette ldsinga Treasurer Clara Ritsema Vice Secretary-Treasurer Mr. I. I. Fles Sponsor This past year has been one ol success for the Girls' Commercial Club, because our number has been growing from a tew to many, but the more the merrier. This is proven by the interesting programs and speakers and the sociable times We've had at our meetings and parties. We owe much to our sponsor, Mr. Fles, Who has done a great deal to make this club an interesting one. G. V. L. a43n First row: Hoogsteen, Koning, Van Ess, Huttenga, Van Doorne. Kroon. Second row: Penning, Stevens, Reminga, Casemier, Veltman, DeMaagd, Molemaker. Third row: Pylman, De-Vries, Hoffman, Deilonge, Tuinstra, Vander Wal, Idsingza, Erdmans. Fourth row: Thomasma, Kramer, Heethuis, Bylsma, Meyer, Ibershof, Moll, Visser. Fifth row: DeHoog, Rodenhouse, Scholten, Mr. Hofstra, Worst, Engelhard, Gritter, Hoekstra. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Our music classes, on Mondays and Thursdays, began With voice exercises. The songs we enjoyed most were, By the Waters of Minnetonka, by Thurlow Lieuranceg Trees, by Rasbach-Harris, The World is Waiting for the Sun- rise, by Seitz, and Song of Praise, by Goublier. This year we had two accompanists, Ieanne DeVries, and Ruth Meyer, who both did excellent Work. We express our appreciation to Mr. I. Hofstra, for his choice of such lovely songs and for his earnest devotion to his task. 144421 First 1-ow: Kmmminga, Kei-astra. DeJ0m:, DoVries, Immik, Poll. Sm-und row: Uris-sons, Korndyk, L. Hokman, Hendrickson, Bm-rema, H. Hvkman. Third row: Van Eerdun, DQ-Lee-uw, Alofs, Human, Muller, Guosscn, E. Omwnhuizt-n. Fourth row: D1-.lunge-, JL-ltv.-ma, Huizingzh, H. Opponhuixvn, Struu, Timnwrs, Vzmdun Huck, Guikumu. Fifth row: Van Slooten, Vander Mvulen, Hcxigsteen, Mr. Hofstra, Van ltzialvn, Vande-n Burg, Hm-ksvnm. BOYS' GLEE CLUB We had a good group out for Boys' Glee Club this year. Our practice days were Tuesday and Friday of each week. We spent a great deal ot time in vocalization, and this was brought out in the numbers we sang. Helen Mae I-loogsteen, our splendid accompanist, has been with us since her freshman days. We surely appreciate her Work, and that of Mr. Iohn Hot- stra, our director, who used his best efforts to teach us music and to help us appreciate it. e145no First row: Muller, Dries:-ns, Van Bzxalen, Vander Meulen, Van Slootvn, Ke-eirstrzx. Sturt. Second row: E. Opponhuizvn, Broene, Stub, D1-Kruyter, Konimr, Remingxu. Van Andi-I. Poll, Hendrickson, Goosscn. Third row: Timmer, Ball, Goudzwaurd, DeJongc, Alofs, Huttenyra, Cusemivr. A, Dekke-rs, Ds- Muaml. Van Eerden. Fourth row: H. Opnenhuizun, Hoffman, Boonstra, Islsinpza, Van Dellun, Meyers. Van Haitst-max, Rylsma, Buikema. Fifth row: Vander Mun-r, Vanden Huek, Pylman. Kramer, J. Dekker, Moll, DL-Jonge. Dc-Hoogr. Sixth row: Visser, DeVria-s. Streelman, Stevens, Mr. Hofstra, A. Dekker, DeHaz1n, Van Hz-rp, A. Muller. MIXED CHORUS Our Chorus rehearses once a week. We work at vocalizing and at a cappella singing, and we prepare numbers for our annual program. This year our concert was given in the First Protestant Reformed church, and repeated in the Alpine Christian Reformed church. The songs We studied were beautiful, among them some of Bach's chorales. Our accompanist, Ioan Stevens, was an inspiration to us, and we were happy, too, with our lovely soprano soloist, Ahleen Dekker. Mr. Hofstra labored hard with us, and We wish to express to him our sincere appreciation. 0:46a Tim row: Bal, Van Ess, Vande Riet. Middle ruw: Harkvs, Bylsma, Lanflstra, Miss Karsten. Rodenhousv. Kroon. Smit. Bottom row: Kaptcyn, Reminga, De-Huoyz, Hendrickson, Stu-elniun, Rocks, Boi-rsma, Cook. OUT-AND-IN CLUB Betty Hendrickson President Annette Streelman Viola Reminga Secretary Viola Reminga Frances Boersma Treasurer Magdalene Cook Clarissa De Hoog General Adjunct Clarissa De Hoog Miss Pauline Karsten Sponsor Miss Pauline Karsten The Out-and-ln Club is made up of seventeen jolly pals, with a Pal as sponsor. This year has proved a busy and eventful one for us, and memories of the delightful programs carried out at our regular bi-monthly meetings, the selling of candy at the basketball games, our informal parties now and then, Cinclud- ing the get-together with the Olympiansl, and the Spring-Assembly Program, will always linger fondly with us. Much credit is due our new sponsor, Miss Karsten, for her kindly assistance in helping us to realize our aim - namely, that of cultivating a true and lasting friendship among the girls. Long live the O. I. Cl V. R. ec 47 no First row: Meyer, Boersma. Huttenga, Burgman, Bolt. Dekker, Konimz, .luryzens Second ruw: Goudzwaard, Miss Zandstra, Van Andel, H. Hougstc-en, DeHaan. Third row: Gezon, Gruendal, Thomasma, Stevens, E. Hooyzsteen, Buikema. MIZPAH CULTURE CLUB First Semester Second Semester Iulia Borgman President Dorothy Van Andel Dorothy Van Andel Vice-President Iulia Borgman Helen Mae Hoogsteen Secretary Helen Mae Hoogsteen I-lermine Huttenga Treasurer l-lermine Huttenga Marguerite Del-laan Asst. Sec'y-Treas. Marguerite Del-laan Ahleen Dekker News Reporter Ahleen Dekker We crashed the year with the alumni party. With pink and white candles and plenty of fun. Then followed the funniest initiationl Did new members wear goggles because of the sun? Tobogganing parties, a valentine tea, Refreshments on Tuesdays -thats our M. C. C. Every meeting is jolly, nineteen lassies have we. And with our dear sponsor, why shouldn't it be? A ray of our sunshine to those who're not well Will cure anybody sooner than a pill. And M. C. C. Baskets on Thanksgiving Day Are packed and delivered with best of goodwill. Now l'll put you wise how you'll recognize Any one of the girls of our Mizpah C. C. Each one wears a smile that is happy and gay, And jolly good pals we ever shall be. Whether life brings us sunshine or much of dull gray, Oh, deep in our mem'ries Will our club ever stay. H. M. H. a48n Slaflfliniff VHTI Ef'l'llt'YI, livli. Stub, Svholton. C. Us-Kruvtor. llrru-nv. Lzmtenlvzwh. Vx-ltman. Huttmim. Sillimlr El'llm2ll1S, llwrshtlf. M. Deliruytflr, Oum. Miss Vande-r M1-V. Van Zwoll, Van Dullvn. Un-Hooll. linovistla. ' KIT KAT KLUB Betty Oom President lessie De Hoog Treasurer Marie De Kruyter Vice-President Louise lbershot Vice Sec'y-Treas. Doris Van Dellen Secretary Miss F. Vander Mey Sponsor As K. K. K.'s We have certainly spent a very enjoyable season under the alole leadership ot our sponsor, Miss Vander Mey Our theme this year was carried out in the form ot papers given at each meeting, dealing with ditterent phases of Dutch Culturewart, literature, schools, cities, etc., and also with prominent Women such as Helen Keller, Ioan ot Arc, Maria Theresa, and others. At each meeting our sponsor undertook to give us jolly lessons in the Dutch language. ln addition to our bi-monthly meetings, We staged many parties, enjoyed outdoor sports, and held a rummage sale. Happy memories ot this year will always linger in the hearts ot the K. K. K. s. D. V. D. a av Standing: Van Neuren, DeMaagd, Peterson, Idsinga, Split, Worst, Bonnema, Brouwer. Sitting: Gelderloos. Visser, Pylman, Scholten, Mrs. Boersema, Dekker, Vanden Berg, Holle-mans. BON ACCORD CLUB Ethel Scholtens President Ethel Brouwer Treasurer Helen Louise Pylrnan Vice-President Theresa Visser Vice Sec'y-Treas. Bertha Worst Secretary Mrs. Fred Boersrna Sponsor During the past year this club was organized with the purpose of studying questions of mutual benefit and interest and to have social pleasures. We also wish to promote school spirit and to strengthen the ties of friendship. Our work this year has been especially successful because our sponsor, Mrs. Boersrna, has directed the work so that it was both profitable and enjoy- able. Her friendly spirit and her ability have made her rnuch loved by the girls. Those of us who leave in Iune will continue always to be interested in the B, A. C., the newest little sister club in Christian High. B. W. ajoav First row: Hutteniza, Vander Jafzt, Vanden Berg, Van Baalen, Dekker. Bo:-s. Second row: Posthuma, Heyboer, Timmer, Van Meulen, B. Lamberts, Bult. G. Lamlverts, Pull Third row: Schaafsma, Mr. Zylstra, L. Hekman, Van Dyken, Hendrickson, Houma. Fourth row: Borgman, H. Hekman, Piersma. OLYMPIAN CLUB Louis Hekman President Alex Van Dyken Vice-President Don Boerema Secretary Bob Lamberts Treasurer Don Bouma Sergeant-at-Arms Mr. H. Zylstra Sponsor Traditionally we are parliamentarians, that is, we make it a point to know how to conduct business in formal meetings. But there have been times, we admit, when we were more natural than parliamentarian, - yes, and a great deal more human than formal, too. Talks by an occasional guest speaker, the exposition of Roberts' Rules of Order by our delightful new sponsor, great harnburgs and bum coffee at Iohnson Park, good tobogganing and unstinted hospitality with the M. C. C.'s, and the party that's brewing as this goes to press, -these are the things we will remember gladly 015110 Standing: Hue-kman, Heyboer. B. Lamberts. DeVries, Van Baalen, Vander Jagrt. Vander Meulen, G. Lamberls. Sitting: H. Hvkman, Mr. Durnbush, Hendrickson, I.. H4-lam:-in, Van Dyke-n, Schaufsma, Pit-rstnzi, Apol. BOYS' PING-PONG CLUB Louis R. l-lekman President Bud Hendrickson Secretary Don Boerema Treasurer Bob Van Dyken Manager Bob Lamberts Assistant Manager Mr. R. Dornbush Sponsor We have finished our second year of ping-pong, As usual, We have broken many records in the line of balls, paddles, or what have you. Since the mem- bers themselves manage the club's affairs, except in extreme cases, when Mr. Dornbush lends us a helping hand and gives us the benefit of his always good advice, we feel that we have been progressing admirably. We had good times in spite of the fact that We sometimes had to play hard to keep Warml B. H. a52n Standing: Gezon, ldsingra, Hoffman, Engelhard. Jurfzens, Van Eerden, Hongstcen, Di-Humr, Meyvr, Brouwer Sitting: Jurries, Stub. Schulte-n, Mr. Dornbush, Erdmans. Molenmaker, Kramer. GIRLS' PIN G-PONG CLUB Eleanor Hoogsteen President Ruth Meyer Treasurer Ruth lurgens Manager Mr. R. I. Dornbush Sponsor It was but a year ago that a group of ambitious girls decided that Christian High should have a Girls' Ping-Pong Club as well as one tor boys. Since there was a vacant room directly across from the Boys' Ping-Pong Club room, we set our cap tor it and got it. Sixteen of us provided the table and other necessities. With the permission ot Mr. Post and the kindly interest and aid of our sponsor, Mr. Dornbos, the club was successfully organized. lt is a pleasing source of recreation to each of the rnernbersg in tact, We Wonder now how we ever got along without it. W. M. 4:5310 Standimxz Ruiter, Holst, Hoekmun, Van Dyl-ten, Holtvluwer, liult. Sitting: Mr. Durnbush, Vander Meulen, Houma. Hendrickson. Mr. lieukema. BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM- FIRST The schedule this season consisted of sixteen games, of which we won six, an average of .375. There were just three lettermen back, of whom two finished in February. Our first and second semester captains this year were, respectively, Ray Meyering and Don Bouma. We have been greatly saddened by the death of our first semester captain, our good friend, Ray Meyering, Those people other than the team, who took part in making this season a success, deserve a word of praise. They are Mr. Beukema, the coach, who has done exceptionally well, for his first year, Mr. Dornbush, the faculty sponsor, who efficiently makes all the arrangements, Harry Piersma and Foozy Frens, our able cheerleaders, and also the time and score keepers, Louis Hekrnan and Pete Vander Iagt, The team this year consisted of Ray Meyering, Don Bouma, Bud Hendrick- son, Lawrence Hoekman, Hudson Holtvluwer, Louie Ruiter, Chuck Bolt, Merlin Holst, Lawrence Vander Meulen, and Bob Van Dyken, manager. 01541: GAME WRITE-UPS Grandville-Here-December 3. 1934- The team started the season with a very close game. At the half the score was a tie, but in the last few minutes Grand- ville forged four points ahead to win 20-16. East Grand R apids - There - December 12, 1934-Christian broke into the win- ning column in this game by a 26-21 vic- tory over the highly favored East team. In this game the team was ahead all the way and was never in danger of being overtaken. Godwin - Here - December 21, 1934 -The boys started well and at the end of the first quarter the score was a tie, 5-5, and in the next Christian made 3 points and held the Godwin five scoreless. In the second half Godwin got started and in- Eiecgsed its score by 19 points, to win -1 . Allegan-There-December 28, 1934- The team met with its third defeat of the season after a three-hour ride on the ice- covered highways. Due to the strenuous ride, Christian could not get started, it seemed. Allegan led at the half, 9-6, and continued its winning streak. The game ended with Christian's five at the shorter end of a 28-19 score. Holland Christian-There-Ianuary 4. 1935 - Holland's high-class team was too much for our five. Although we scored the first 2 points, the lanky Hollanders soon found the basket and were 10-4 ahead at the half. From then on it was 1-1o1land's game. Even though our team fought very hard, the final score was 30- 12, in favor of Holland. Lee-There-Ianuary 11. 1935-ln the small Lee High gym, Christian's five fought hard to break their losing streak, but the Lee team proved too much for them. After an uphill battle the team came out the loser, to the tune of 19-11. East Grand Rapids - There -January 16. 1935 - With determination our team went out on the floor to win. ln the first three quarters the victory seemed far away, because East was in the lead at all times, but in the last three minutes the boys made 5 points to win 25-24. Lowell-There-Ianuary 18, 1935- Christian continued its winning streak by defeating Lowell in an overtime game '55 after trailing all the way. The team caught up in the last quarter, and then made a basket in the overtime period. Allegan - Here - Ianuary 25. 1935 -Alle- gan came here with the intention of dupli- cating its previous victory, but such was not the case. Christian played very good basketball, and when the final whistle blew, we were ahead, 16-14. Holland Christian-There-Ianuary 31. 1935-In its home-town Holland again proved that it had one of the best teams in the state, by defeating our players by a 36-13 score. This was the last appear- ance in the line-up of two of our February Iglraduates, Ray Meyering and Merlin olst. Godwin - There - February 8. 1935 - The game was very close for three quarters, with Christian playing fine basketball but being unable to find the hoop. In the last quarter, however, Godwin started dropping in its shots, and when the game ended, the score was 25-13, in Godwin's favor. Comstock Park-Here-February 15. 1935 -The opposing team was a bunch of sharpshooters who had almost defeated Holland Christian. Our team played well, but Comstock was too much for us, and the score at the half was 19-15. At the end of the game they had won, 32-19. Lee - There - February 22. 1935 - Chris- tian changed a former defeat by Lee to victory. The boys played the best game of the season, and were ahead all the way, finally winning 22-15. TOURNAMENT Belding vs. Christian- Both teams seemed about evenly matched. Toward the end of a thrilling game it looked as if Belding would win 17-16, but in the last five sec- onds of play, Christian dropped one more shot into the hoop, to win 18-17. The spectators went wild. Grand Haven vs. Christian-At the start Christian gained a six point lead, but when Grand Haven's five got going, they quickly overtook us and kept the lead. Though Christian made a good showing, the final score was 28-18, in favor of Grand Haven, who, by the way, captured the State Championship again this year. First row: Ritsema, S d ' S h ' ff Van Dyken, Goossen. ma Proos Broene, Vanden Berg, Tim ix 1 econ row. c aas , , Third row: Thomasma, Steenstra, Boerema, Van Wesep, H BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM - SECOND The Reserves were not quite as successful as the first team this year They won four oi the thirteen games played. Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Schedule and Results 20 Grandville 29 East 26 Godwin l l Allegan 15 Holland Chr. 3 Lee 18 East l8 Lowell l9 Allegan 6 Holland Chr. l 1 Godwin l4 Comstock Pk l l Lee Here are the players: Donald Boerema, captaing Tom Thomasma Richard Steenstra, Ed Holtvluwer, Aladdin Broene, Herman Van Wesep Dean Vanden Berg, Henry Timmer, Clar ence Ritserna, Robert Goossen George Kuipers Roger Proosg Bernard Velzen, and Bernard Schaatsma. a56x CHRISTIAN HIGH CIRCLE Mrs. H. I. Mulder President Mrs. L. I. Rooks Vice-President Mrs. P. Hoekstra Secretary Mrs. I. I. Fles Treasurer The Christian High Circle is an organization of ladies from the various parts of the city. Its aim is to foster Christian fellowship and to help support the school financially. Meetings are held the first and the third Tuesday of each school month. By means of free-will offerings, baked goods sales, and various activities put on by the Ways and Means Committee, the Circle was able to contribute 351,095.00 during the past year to the school. One-half of this amount was for liquidation of debt and the other half was used for running expenses. Refreshments are served at each meeting by a committee appointed for this purpose. At present we have an enrollment of 124 active members and 215 associate members. We are proud of so large a membership, and hope that God may continue to bless our Circle, that we not only grow in numbers, but also in love for Christian education. MRS. P. HOEKSTRA, Sec'y cc 57 n Our affection for dear old Grandpa Houseman has grown stronger than ever, this year. We always enjoy his little stories and his sage advice: and his kind smile certainly means a great deal to us. Three cheers for George! His sensible way of looking at things never failed to make an impression on us. Miss Zeilstra's cheerful, sympathetic smile and her eiiicient work have won our sincere liking and admira- tion. We are truly sorry that she is leaving us. Mr. L. Groeneveld, our financial secretary, deserves, as ever, our gratitude for his unceasing efforts for Christian High. 0:58a Qxx Ffh? Next mar . . . An Analysis Attempts to predict the causes, contestants, and results of the next war have often been made by those who have not studied the subject from its vari- ous aspects or given due regard to current conditions. It is my intention to attempt to give a picture of world conditions and, with this as a guide, to ascer- tain by whom the next war will be fought and what the outcome will be. Today the world is composed of a group of national sovereign states who are attempting to achieve or to maintain certain mutually exclusive objectives. These goals for which nations are striving are three in number. The first is a desire for military security, that is, for the power a country needs to defend itself and its possessions. Of course, one must speak of this subject in a relative manner, since, for example, the military security of France depends upon the comparative insecurity of Germany. At present Germany under the Versailles Treaty is allowed only a small military and naval force. Germany, as a nationalistic state, desires true military security and, defying the treaty, increases her army tenfold. One can easily see that Germany in an attempt to gain military security will likely become involved in a war with France and, perhaps, even Great Britain, Russia, and other nations who, fear- ful lest their own privileges be taken away, wish to suppress Germany. Naturally Austria and Hungary, both of whom desire economical union with Germany, will also participate. The second objective of a sovereign state is ethnic unity, that is, unity of race or speech or tradition. In European countries such homogenity can hardly be accomplished, since there will always be some members of a certain race in a bordering country. japan, in order to keep her people united, must find some country which she can conquer and to which the natives may emigrate. This must be accomplished in order that the japanese are not dispersed through- out the entire world. And in order to achieve ethnic unity japan must divide united China. Thirdly, a sovereign state desires economic prosperity. Many nations lack either natural resources or market opportunities or both. ln order to gain such advantages a state must dispossess the present owner. Italy has little natural resources or market opportunity. Hence we find that there exists an incipient war between Italy and Abyssinia, a land of great mineral wealth which would afford Italy a fine market. Thus any of the manifestations of national sovereignty - whether a desire for military security which involves insecurity for a neighbor, an aspiration for ethnic unity regardless of the unity of existing states, or a desire for economic prosperity resulting in dispossessing present owners - any of these finally results in war-- the scourge of humanity. The methods used by the armies in the next war will not be strikingly differ- ent from those employed formerly. Of course, imaginative novelists and even a few scientists speak vaguely of stratospheric rockets and electric waves. Or we are warned that the next war will consist of a half hour gas attack on the enemy's capital. These statements, however, are unsound and cannot be upheld by facts. On the other hand, our best authorities maintain that such extreme contentions are absurd. One might expect that the great growth of mobility which has occurred in recent years might assist tremendously by giving the offensive nation a great advantage. Despite the fact that automobiles, airplanes, and other facilities for transportation have increased greatly since the World War, we will likely a60xv find that the next war will be slower than those preceding it, for the advantage will be with the defensive country since she can employ her citizenry's vehicles as well as her own. These facilities can easily be switched to defend any point and will be effective in slowing up the aggressive army's attack. ln the case of poisonous gases, we will find that the defensive section of each army will use gases to stop the opposing offensive section. Both armies will thus be unable to advance and the troops will be separated by a continu- ous mutual barrier. Commercially, the mercantile ships of each army will be destroyed by the opposing battleships and submarines. Thus both the military and commercial departments of all the nations' will be unable to function, and we will witness not a struggle which will be fatal to civilization, but rather a reduction to absurdity. William Huizingh Summer Tlleuvrie Allison gazed dreamily up at the blue, blue sky with its clouds of soft white, like so many tiny ships floating lazily past. The morning sun, peeping through the leaves of an old oak tree, caught the glints of gold in her hair. The murmuring leaves cast fanciful shadows upon her girlish figure stretched out upon the soft green earth. Scarcely a stone's throw away, waves lapped against the shore with an incessant rhythm, dashing themselves to pieces at the feet of two slender white birches. Allison eyed the birches contemplatively. How cool and self-possessed they seemed, how vibrantly young and lovelyl They seemed to hold them- selves aloof from the rest of creation, disdaining the earthly, ever turning their faces up toward heaven. Not at all like this jolly old oak tree whose thick foliage protected her from the sun. It seemed to smile down at her with a smug, com- placent face, like a stout old German who has just finished his meal. Funny how people were like trees . . . There were so many smug, self-satisfied crea- tures, like the oak, in this world. And so few like the birches . . . with glorious, unfettered, soaring spirits . . . who grew ever upward, ever oblivious of the petty strife of this earth . . . and ever lovelier . . . That is how SHE would like to growl 1' 'A' i' The sparkle of the sunlight on the water caught here eye. Beneath the serene blue of the sky, the restless water broke into a medley of colors - now dark blue, now clear green, now gray, and now black. The dancing waves seemed to be bursting with some delightful secret as they dashed against each other in their mad race to reach the shore. i' 1' i' How cool the grass felt against her cheek . . . how caressingly soft . . . High up on the top-most limb of one of the birch trees a sweet-throated thrush chirruped loudly to his mate as Allisondrifted off into a paradise of dreams . . . Marjorie Goudzwaard as no Elapmtriw Amelia skipped happily down the narrow cobbled street, her blonde braids flying, her wide skirts billowing about her slim ankles, but when she came to the public square or cheese market, she slackened her tripping pace to a sedate walk, which wasfar more fitting for a girl of eighteen. At the square men were loading and unloading great round red cheeses. Barges, pulled by straining horses, advanced slowly through the muddy brown water that swirled in tiny eddies at the stern of the boats in the canal. Amelia wound her way across the Square, past empty crates, past the stalls where market was held, and where tired-looking peasants were already laying out their wares. lt was early morningp the sun had not yet risen and the air was damp and misty. The moisture clung to the cobbles and formed tiny drops on the blades of grass which grew in the crevices between the stones. All in all it was a gloomy morning. The old women who were up before dawn to scrub their doorsteps wore heavy gray shawls which they clutched about their throats to keep out the cold dank air, while they scrubbed vigorously with sturdy brushes and an abundance of strong soap. ln spite of the dreary gray morning, Amelia was happy-happier than she had been for weeks, aye, for months. For she was on her way to the great home of the wealthy Mevrouw Vander Kamp, who had hired her to mend a most gor- geous, irnported tapestry. Now Amelia stood before a tall, stern-faced brick house, built after the usual form of Dutch architecture. It had a strange, flat tiled roof and a high terraced gable. Amelia imagined herself a fine lady, standing at the beautiful doorway: she saw herself lifting the great shining brass knocker and letting it fall with a grand clatter-but front doorways were never made for hired girls. She duti- fully followed the narrow path leading to the servants' entrance. -A' it 'A' 'k A rustle and swish of heavy silk skirts announced Mevrouw Vander Kamp's coming. She entered the solemn, dark room in which Amelia was painstakingly picking up the threads of the tapestry and weaving them into an identical pat- tern. Amelia sat at the window, sunlight playing on her golden head, intent on her work. She loved this work, and devoted all of her time and energy to it. She cut and spliced the threads, dyed them the correct colors, and even took great pains to obtain the mellow shades of the tapestry by fading her yarn in the sun. Mevrouw had been very much pleased, and now she came to tell Amelia that she wished her to mend all the tapestries that paneled the walls of the salon. This would give Amelia work for a full year. 'k il' ir i' It was a tranquil day. Amelia had been working at Mevrouw Vander Kamp's home for two months. Now she was' sitting at her usual place near the window, while Mevrouw read a Dutch novel and watched her at her work. The brass pendulum of the highly carved clock swung rhythmically to its own tick- tock. The solemn silence of the old house was broken by confused exclamations of the servants below stairs, and a deep resonant voice calling, Mother, mother! Where are you? A tall, dashing young fellow of twenty ran into the room, black hair rumpled, blue eyes shining. He was Peter, his mother's youngest son and the one of whom she was most proud. Mevrouw was overcome with joy. But I didn't expect you so soon, Peter. Where is your father? she asked. Peter laughed buoyantly. u62ao I lacked the patience to Wait for him, mother, I was so eager to see you. Life in the Indies grows tiresome, so I returned on Mijnheer Van Kok's ship. Father returns within a month. As he turned to look around the room he caught Amelia Watching him. Quickly she bent her fair head to her Work Whom have We here, mother? Peter asked, indicating Ameliawith a nod of his handsome head. Mevrouw replied sharply, She is only a hired girl who is mending our tapestries. See! Are they not beautiful? Will not your father be pleased? Peter answered absently, his eyes still on the slender figure at the window, Yes, oh yes, father will be pleased. 'k 'k 'k sl' As the days passed, Amelia saw more and more of Peter. And he was the only person who was ever kind to her, for Mevrouw had grown strangely cold and austere toward her ever since Peter had returned. She frowned on Peter's frequent visits with Amelia and began to wish that this peasant girl with her slender figure and golden hair had never entered her home. One day Peter, who was sitting on a low stool helping Amelia by holding the tapestry up to the light, looked up at her with a sober face and said, My mother is angry, she does not approve of my speaking with you. Then you must go, Mijnheer, and perhaps I had better not speak to you again. Amelia looked so troubled and perplexed that Peter laughed outright. 'Tm afraid I can't agree with you there, he said, and don't look so sad. I'll see what can be done about mother. You surely don't deserve her anger. ir 'k 1' 'lr But in spite of Peter's persuasive powers, Mevrouw remained irate, and as Peter continued to pay attention to Amelia, she dismissed the girl without one word of explanation. Alasl 'Twas a dreary night when Amelia walked with lagging feet and heavy heart along the brick pavement to the cobbled Square. How gloomy it was at night! She trudged on, past the empty stalls, past the little carts, lined up in silent Waiting outside of the Warehousesg past the cheese market, which looked so lonesome and drab without the rosy cheeses, away from the muddy canal where the moon pictured sinuous shadows on its rippled surface. As she walked on and on, the way to her grandmother's cottage seemed unending, the cobbles jumped up in unexpected places and made her stumble: and she was so tired, so tired and sad, and lonesome . . . for Peter. And yet-she knew deep down in her heart that he would come for her. Ahleen Dekker or no hips frnm Thr Qlalvnhax' September llth l4th Zlst 24th 25th 26th October 3rd 9th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 25th 26th 31st 'Lo, kids, where'd you get the tan? Dr. Broodman officially opens the school year with a speech charac- terizing the next forty weeks, Life's Tug of War. Welcome, Freshies! CHmm . . . an intelligent CPD looking bunch . . . Got the usual scared- rabbit appearance! ' First S.P.C. Cfor Freshies, Student Participation Councill meeting. Bill Huizingh elected president. Fall Freshie Festival. After introducing themselves, the Freshies trundle over to Garfield Park, where hot dogs and Rodenhouse apples are waiting. Wonder where all the apples disappeared to? -- that's right, Pete Cappetitel Vander Iagt helped polish 'em. Freshie boys do a bad job of carrying girls. 0 WO 2.-tfi q gigm ' , Y! 3 ff Q . 'I . - X as Besides giving us the details of the life of Archie the Spider, Senator Roelofs enlarges on The True lndividualismf' The new Editor-in-Chief, Ioan Stevens, introduces the Emblem Staff members to the student body. ' Seniors begin fierce political battles. Halls echo with the cries of Huizingh for President! and Borgman forever! Seniors hold class elections. Result-Independent Republican land- slide! Nice goin', kids-you'll make good politicians some day. After a week or more of tense excitement over the World Series we get excused the last period to listen to the sad tale of the Tiger's final defeat by the Cards-l l-0. In honor of the birthday of our Grandmother Cto the uninformed-the Christian Reformed Churchl, Mr. Stuart relates some of her history to us. The Olympian fthe more noise the betterl Club initiates the select few who were admitted to their exclusive assemblage. Neckties suddenly imitate Chinese queues as Louie Hekman leads the parade over the platform in Chapel. Election for the Student Athletic Manager, Bob Van Dyken emerges victorious. Students consume pie to help erase the deficit in the Senior Class treasury. Dr. Iellema again recurs to that interesting subject--whether we shall be individuals or mass-minded. We learn a new word- busitzu. Rain outside and in. lean DeVries wins overwhelming applause for her violin solo. Ho hum . . . We students get our first chance to catch up on sleep this semester, as a result of the Teachers' Convention. Mr. B. Kuiper gives his annual Reformation Day talk. 41640 November 9th Dr. Van Ess, missionary to Arabia, gives a most enjoyable talk on the work in that country. llth Armistice Day. As far as Christian High is concerned the Armistice was never signed-the daily S. R. battle of paper wads rages just as furiously as ever. 16th First debate of the season, Christian vs. Central, a non-decision debate. Afterwards Central debaters regale themselves on cake left over from the O.I.C. cake-and-ice-cream sale. 20th Bunk's father gives us an idea of how his son spends his leisure time, besides advising high school students to develop in themselves an appreciation of the fine arts. 26th Christian Ethics Club pop-com party. Grandpa and George go about worrying that they'll set the school afire. 28th L.L.C. entertains us with a program in honor of Thanksgiving Day. Mr. Seven makes the stupendous announcement that he is leaving school because of illness. December 3rd Mr. E. Goudzwaard makes his debut at Christian High replacing Mr. Seven. Big question of the hour, Any relation to you, Marge? 17th Heated discussion by various students on which of the two debating teams won the debate held in chapel this morning. 19th Students select tune for a school pep song- Notre Dame's Victory March. 20th Both of Christian High's Debating Teams win first places among city teams after eliminations at Central High. Congratulations! 21st Special Assembly in honor of the holidays. We learn what Christmas Eve is like on the Poor Farm. We depart to our homes, full of good resolutions to catch up in our studies, etc. Merry Christmas, kids! Ianuary 2nd Happy New Year! Every one yawning this morning. Where were you the night before last? 3rd Dorothy introduces her father, Prof. H. Van Andel of Calvin, who dis- courses enthusiastically about the origin of the tune We Praise Thee, O God in his own inimitable way. 9th Boys' Glee Club, entertaining us in Chapel, gives us the right slant on life with their interpretation of Why Study? lOth Mr. Vande Water from the West Fulton St. Mission gives us an inter- esting talk on the Lamp of God, interspersed with amusing bits of his missionary experience. 17th Our old friend, Dr. Harry Rimmer, pays us a visit and gives us one of his ever-enjoyable talks. Among other things we learn why the moon is not made of green cheese. Glee Clubs render a program at the First Protestant Church. 18th Penny Social goes over with a bang. Result: S15 for the badly de- pleted fund oi the Forensic Club. 24th Mr. Arthur Ritsema entertains us with his violin. 29th to 3lst The teachers get the last laughs as we struggle through exams. Oh, why did we waste all our study periods? a is February 4th 5th 13th 14th 15th 22nd 25th 28th March l st 4th 5th 7th 8th 9th 13th 14th 16th l8th Zlst 25th 28th 27th April lst We return to begin the new semester and find Mr. Post speechless Cwith delight at our return or laryngitis?l We old-timers eagerly scan the new crop of Freshies. M.C.C. officially welcomes the Freshie Girls to Christian High. Olympian Club does the same for the boys. Miss Alyda Vanden Berge chats informally about her recent trip to Europe. Chapel Committee gets cold feet and steps on the Registrar who compares Washington and Lincoln. Severe snowstorm causes one-third of chapel to be empty. Mr. Post, being late himself, abolishes sixth period for today. Glee Clubs and Chorus repeat their program at Alpine Ave. Church. Attorney Hoogsteen speaks in Chapel. M.C.C.-Olympian Toboggan Party at Kent Hills. Did some one say WET FEET? Mr. Post makes his annual spring announcement. A - A ' QJQQI1 if? -. SM F l ff . '55 ' 'kk Ni 93 0 , it 1 X C 6 -L+ Xt Mgr QQ. QQ Miriam Stevens, Bill l-luizingh, and Winifred Molemaker emerge as winners in the Declamation, Ex-tempore, and Oratorical Contests re- spectively. Mr. Peter Stam of the Star of Hope Mission talks on the Faith of Moses. We win the first tournament game by a thrilling last-minute victory over Belding. What-a-man-Boomer! Our final tournament game. We bow in defeat to the superior squad of Grand Haven. The Wolverine Four sings for us in Chapel. Mr. DeVroome gives his answer, Genes of the chromosomes for the l,347,868th time. . Christian High mourns the death of its best-liked student, Ray Meyer- ing. The school is officially represented at Ray's funeral by Senior Class Officers, S.P.C. members, and the basketball teams. Forensic Committee puts on Our Gang movies-oooh! Skelegons. Dr. Broodman tells us how to lie straight. Freshies will be permanent ornaments in Chapel from now on. Miss Hazel Paalman, with Kay DeVries as accompanist, sings a group of songs in Chapel. Freshie Slumber Party slumbers too long and files late in Chapel. Prof. S. Swets conducts Chapel exercises and sings for us. Basketball players and manager receive awards. Q 'uns Wann, 1 CMI SAV N91-mug u66n 2nd Mrs. DeKoning tells us how and how not to get T.B. And was Bud Hendrickson's face red? 5th cmd 8th We all try to act brave as the doctor jabs a big long needle 9th 12th into our arms. VV ' ,N H, -7., vff' . 1 .-' W- Zi.. 4- 1 X-1-1 f Q, es 1: 1 ' H x r- ' ' ' Q wjrim X I qi, X Q I 763- 'W il ' I '21 . Dr. Kramer gives us some interesting points about Abyssinia. Mr. Post gives the invitation of the West Free talkies as guests of the Consumers Power Company. P.S. Watch the electric bills go up. 15th to 17th Mt. Stuart leads Holy Week Chapel services. Special home l7th 26th May lst 2nd 3rd 8th 24th Iune 10th 14th 20th talent musical numbers. O.l.C.'s give spring program. Such music that the organ pipes shake- with gales of laughter. And after that delightful interlude, the office tops it off by giving us report cards! The Cosmopolitan Quartet favors us with several musical numbers. JUST Bangggl l l-a broken test tubeg Hop spends the night at St. Mary's and the rest of the week at home. Senior Program is rendered successfully. And wasn't Elmer cute in those pajamas? Prof. Dekker discourses on man's conquest of the earth. Bill l-luizingh takes first place in extempore speaking in district con- test. Happy Birthday, Graridpal And may many more years be added to your eighty. We all gather at the Old Kentucky Home for a farewell party given by the Iuniors. Reviews start. lt's funny how much we always forget. Our first exam-O mel O rnyl Commencement exercises. 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LI? Q' Q he --. ,lf , I J.. -sy-:Q .f gggf, K. will--' tix. rj b H , SNL ISSPLAYS AND , .. ?, .QNKEYSFIINES lnunui i Miss Vander Mey Cin History classlz It says here that Washington carried his powdered hair in a bag. Voice from rear Cpresumably Louie Ruiter'sl: Huhl That's nothing. Thurston carries a white rabbit in his hat. I I I Paula Gillisse Cto street car conductor, as she looks at the sign which reads Enter at Rear D: On which end of this street car do you get off? Conductor: Either end, sister, they both stop. O C O They tell me Merlie Holst thinks a doughboy is a cook in the army. I O l Mr. DeVroome: How do we account for the phenomenon, dew, Andy? Andy Hoekema: Well, you see, the earth revolves upon its axis every twenty- four hours, and in consequence of this tre- mendous pace, it perspires freely. I O I Louis Hekman says his good health is due to a daily roll on the floor. We prefer toast on the table. Q O O Mother Cto Iohn Alofs, then aged five, coming home in a bedraggled conditionl: Why, Iohnl How you lookl Iohnnie: Yes, ma, I fell into a mudhole. Mother: What? And with your new pants on? Iohnnie Ctearfullylz Yes, I didn't have time to take them off. I O I Don Boes Cresourcefully, after discov- ering two burglars at workl: D-d-don't mind me - I'm only walking in my sleep. C C I Miss Vander Mey: Who was king of France during the Revolution? Helen Mae: Louis the Thirteenth- no, the Fourteenth, no, the Fifteenth - no, the -well, anyhow, he was in his teens. Wouldn't school be different if: Foozy Frens were as tall as Mr. Zylstra? Bernie Haan were tongue-tied? Boomer hated the ladies? Seniors didn't use big words in front of freshies? Iohn Kromminga were Mamas Little Lord Fauntleroy ? ' All the girls were like ............ CBoys, fill in your favoritel O O I Now comes the story of the absent- minded professor who rolled under the dresser and waited for his collar button to find him. C C O Bunny: This textbook says that the polar bear has Nature's best winter coat. Gordie: Huml The moths have mine. I I I The other day, when Mr. Zylstra was giving the Olympians an idea of how to make the various motions according to the rules of Parliamentary procedure, he got his tongue twisted and made the tragic mistake of saying, Now I want all of you to get up and express your 'emotions.' P.S. Pandemonium broke loose. I I O Hoppy: Say, conductor, can't you run any faster than this? Conductor: Yes, I can, but I have to stay in the car. Old Gentleman: I see that in London a man is run over every half hour. Old Lady: Poor fellow! Mr. Stuart lin Church History Classl: What do you know about the Protestant Reformation, lay? lay Baker: The Protestant Reformation was when the Protestants broke away from the Catholic Church and began to forgive their own sins. . 44 n Autngraphz This page donated by Hekman Biscuit Co Beyond the Alps lies Italy, and lest we forget, behind the billboards lies America. Mr. DeVroome: Classify the animal kingdom, from the lower animals up. We begin with - Pete Vander Iagtl I I I Mr. DeHaan: A man died and left 32,653 to be divided equally between his wife and two boys. What did the widow get? Fanny Cook: Two sons. A freshie is one who believes: that a wife is a figure of speech Cbe- cause she is always talkingl. that a polygon is a dead parrot. that Alexander the Great is pitcher for the Phillies. that the faculty is a group of people hired to help the seniors run the school. that a buttress is the wife of a butler. that a vacuum is a large open space in which the Pope lives. that a school teacher is called a pedi- gree. I I I My poor husband was a wonderful artist, sighed the landlady, as she hacked at the pie-crust, and he always said he found inspiration in my cooking. A sculptor, I presume, said the gloomy boarder, surveying his bent fork. Photographer: Watch and see the dicky-bird. Bill Huizingh Caged 31: lust pay atten- tion to your exposure so that you do not ruin the plate. I I I Ma: Is the clock running, Willie? Willie: No, it's just standing still and waggin' its tail. I I I Hudson Holtvluwer Cwhile the Boys' Glee Club sangl: Why is Mr. Hofstra shaking that stick at them? Clarence Van Slooten: Shi He's not shaking the stick at them. Hudson: Then why in the world are they hollering? I I I They tell me that Ioan Stevens believes that King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table are the chief characters in Ten Nights in a Barroom. Magazines Personified: Delineator ......... Frances Boersma Illustrated London News . .Kay Kroon Time ..,,.Q ................. M r. Post Golden Book ......... Ahleen Dekker American Girl ....... Miriam Stevens Woman's Home Companion . . . . . . Miss Karsten Vanity Fair ......... Eleanor Kapteyn New Outlook ........... Mr. Fridsma Atlantic Monthly ......... Mr. Zylstra I I I Conductor: Your fare, lady. Babe Visser: Oh, do you really think so? I I I Mother Ito little Robert Driesens, then aged 3D: Why, Bobby, what are you cry- ing about? Bobbie: Papa hit his thumb with the hammer. Mother: You shouldn't cry about that: you ought to laugh. Bobbie: I did. ' Beggar Caccosting Eddie Holtvluwer on the streetl: I've seen better days, sir. Eddie: Sorry, but I haven't time to dis- cuss the weather. I I I Parson: We's gwine take up a collec- tion fo' a new organ dis mornin'. Brudder Iones done gib only one dollah. Dere ought to be some enterprisin' man in dis congregation who will make it a hundred. Voice: Ah makes it a hundred. Put me down fo' two naughts. I I I Mr. Driesens Cteaching Governmentl: A representative government is one that elects six men in favor of a thing and six against it and then wonders why some- thing isn't done. I I I Mr. Post: And where have you been for the last week? Bernie lbershof Cfilling out absence slipl: Stop me if you've heard this one. I I I According to Rich Borgman's Latin Exam: Pax in bello means Freedom from indigestion. I I I Sid Ondersma: lust what do We mean when we say the whole is greater than any of its parts? Peter Rickers: A restaurant doughnut. a73x Autngrapha This page donated by BEEEHHULQLMAQAYL DEWEY BLOCKSMA, Pres. 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