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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1936 volume:

'xx 1 I ,J S W . wwf., :L uw N , . , I :li ef- WL. ' wall, 3:3423- THE MEMOIR PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME XIII IUNE1936 FOREWORD DEDICAZIION , 'HON A ACTIVITIES m'rnnAnv can-:NDAR PATBONS . h , :gmt ,, mirE!,k:,A:: . wroqaam-rs MR. FRIDSMA He is Wise who can instruct us and crssist us in the business of daily virtuous living. -Carlyle Finally, education alone can conduct us to that enjoy ment which is, at once, best in quality and infinite in quantity' -Horace Mann Education is the only interest worthy the deep, control ling anxiety of the thoughtful man. -Wendell Phillips 4 J. Hekman R. Broene Dr. G. J. Broodman J. Feenstra H. I-Ioltvluwer Secretary President Vice-President Treasurer H. Ryskamp Rev. H. Bel E. Freyling C. Vanden Berg R. Van Dellen Vice-Sec'y-Treas. The School Board Another school year has come and gone. Another period of cares and perplexities, of blessings and joys. As Christian High Board we have again had a blessed year of splendid cooperation and mutual helpfulness. Our meetings were characterized by a splendid spirit of self-sacrifice and devo- tion to duty. Amidst all the joys and happiness of the Work We experienced a note of sadness which was injected because of the long-continued illness of our veteran financial agent, Mr. L. Groeneveld, which eventuated in his resigna- tion. May the Lord be gracious unto him and if it be His Will grant a speedy and complete recovery. As the work had to go on uninterruptedly, Mr. Henry Schuitema was appointed as full-time financial agent and Mr. Wm. Peterson as his assistant for part-time work. We unitedly thanked the Lord for complete restoration and return to the staff of our veteran teacher, Mr. Martin Seven, after an enforced absence of a year and a half. Mr. Rennie Dornbush, after an absence of about six Weeks due to illness, could also again resume his labors. lt is but fitting to pay tribute to the wonderfully efficient work of our prin- cipal, Mr. E. R. Post, and the remarkable support and cooperation he has con- stantly experienced on the part of the entire faculty and the student body as well. Our janitors are constantly on the job keeping things spick and span. Last, but not least, the Ladies' Circle deserves our heart-felt thanks for the splendid way in which they have again carried on. In season and out of season they are constantly on the job. They are a continual source of inspira- tion to us all. May all who are in any way connected with Christian High ever deem it not only a duty but a privilege as well to do all they can for our covenant youth in order that they may be true to the faith of our fathers. G.I.B. Nl MR. POST Wit is the salt of conversation not the food. -Hcxzlitt TOI' ROW Mr. M. H. DeVroome, AJS., Calvin College: M.Sc., Mr. R. J. Dornbush, A.B., Western State Teachers University of Michigan. College: University of Michigan. Organic Sciences, Mathematics. Shorthand, Economics, Commercial Law. Mr. H. Zylstra, A.B., Calvin College: A.M., Uni- versity of Iowa. English, Public Speaking. MIDDLE ROW 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, Art, Dean of Girls. Mr. J. Dellaan. Calvin College: A.B., Western State Teachers College: A.M., University of Michigan. Mathematics, Physics, Latin. Mrs. T. Haan, Western State Teachers College: A.B., Calvin College. Arithmetic, English. Mr. F. J. Driesens, Calvin College: A.B., Michigan State Teachers College: University of Michigan. Modern Languages. Government, German, Regis- trar. Mr. M. Seven, A.B., Calvin College: A.M., University of Michigan. Latin. English, Mr. F. Vanden Berg, Michigan State 'Teachers Col- lege: B. Accts,, Davenport-McLachlan Institute. Bookkeeping. BOTTOM ROW Mr. I. J. Fles. Muskegon Commercial College. Commercial Geography, Salcsmanship, Librarian. Miss F. Vander Mey, A.B., Calvin College: A.M., University of Michigan. History, Latin. Rev. W. Stuart, H.B.S., Netherlands: Calvin College: B.D., Princeton Seminary: University of Leipsig. Bible, Church History. U01 Mr. E. R. Post. A.B., Calvin College: A.M., Uni- versity of Michigan. Principal. Mr. C. Beukema, A.B., Calvin College: A.M., Uni- versity of Michigan. Inorganic Science, Mathematics. Miss P. Karsten. Typing. Efhgwxwmx n-nbx um, ru Q NV' f XX 35' Q ww y X Xxx , -W .tif Eh.:- 2 . 1? 7x 'Q , NNN L , I--Qi. ?'f 'Qi DONALD H. BOUMA A soldier to stand by Caesar and give direction. Basketball, Reserves '34, First Team '35, '36, Captain '35: S.P.C. '34, '35, '36, Vice-Pres. '35, Pres. '36: Olympian '35, '36. Sergt-at-Arms '35, Emblem Staff '35, '36, Athletic Ed. '35, Ass't Ed. and Athletic Ed. '36S Inter- High Council, Vice-Pres. '36, Oratory '34, '35, '36: Class Vice- Secy.-Treas. '34, Class President '35, '36. NELLIE VAN I-IERP One, who, calm and true, Life's highest purpose under- stood. Ensemble '34, '35: Glee Club '34, '35, '36: Chorus '34, '35, '36: S.P.C. '35, '36, Secy. '36: S.O.S. '35, '36, Secy. '363 I.R.C. Pres. '36, Class Secy. '36g Editor-in- Chief of Memoir. LAWRENCE VANDER MEULEN Our shy-mannered, lanky basket- ball star. Basketball '34, '35, '36, Second Team '34, First Team '35, '36, Captain '36: Glee Club '35, '365 Chorus '36g Class Vice-Secy.- Treas. '36. Class Officers U21 CAROL DE KRUYTER Then on! then on! where duty leads, My course be onward still. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35g Girls' Glee Club '34, '35: Forensic Club '34, Chorus '35, K.K.K. '35, '36, Vice-Pres. '36, L.L.C. '35g Em- blem Staff, Lit. Asso. '35: Lit. Ed. and Close-ups Ed. '36: Ora- tory '35, S.O.S. '36, Pres. '36: Pre-Pierian '36, Pres. '36: Mem- oir Stai, Literary Editor: Class Vice-Pres. '36. GORDON LAMBERTS To be without pretense or sham Exactly what men think I am. Ping-Pong' '34, '35, '36 5 Olympian '35, '36, Vice-Pres. '35, Pres. '36: S.P.C. '36: Class Treas. '35, '36. MR. B. FRIDSMA, Sponsor HELEN BEL Good-nature and good-sense must ever join, To err is human. to forgive divine. 0.I.C. '35, '36, S.P.C. '35, RICHARD BORGMAN What should a man do but be merry? Tennis '34, '35. DOROTHY BYLSMA 'Tis the melodious hue of beauty, Grace of bearing, character. STUART EMELANDER He keeps his temper'd mind Amid a jarring world. GERTRUDE DUIMSTRA I write injuries in dust, But kindness in marble. Girls' Commercial Club '34, '35, B.A.C. '36. HENRY HEKMAN A very honest-hearted fellow. Boys' Glee Club '53 Ping-Pong '34, '35, '36: Tennis '35, Olympi- an '36: Airplane Club '36. CATHERINE DE MAAGD Music is a bridge over which chastened and purified spirits wan- der inbo a brighter world. Girls' Glee Club '34, '35, B.A.C. '35, '36: Chorus '35, '36. U31 DONALD BOEREMA How gracious, even in common speech Is that fine sense which men call courtesy. Olympian '34, '35, '36, Secy. '35, Pres. '36, Ping-Pong '34, '35, '36, Treas. '35, Secy. '36: Basket- ball '34, '35, '36, Second Team '34, '35, '36, Captain '36, First Team '36: Glee Club '35, '36: A Capella '36: International Rela- tions '35, '36g Emblem Staff '36, Adv. Mgr. STELLA BEL The star stooped earthward and became a woman. Girls' Commercial Club '34, '35: O.I.C. '36. HERMAN DYKSTRA The virtue lies in the struggle, not the prize. LAVINA CASEMIER With thy clear clean joyance Languor cannot be. Girls' Glee Club '34, '53 Com- mercial Club '34, '35: Chorus '35: B.A.C. '36. LOUIS FOLKRINGA For his heart was in his work, and the heart giveth grace unto every art. SYLVIA JEAN DE JONG Live thou, I live: with much more dismay I view the fight than thou that makest the fray. Girls' Christian Ethics '35: Girls' Glee Club '35, '36: Chorus '35: K.K.K. '36. MAYNARD HOLLEBEEK I remember him worthy of thy praise. MAYBEL BONNEMA She moves with quiet dignity, She makes a welcome entre any- where. B.A.C. '35, '36. EDWARD DOEZEMA ' ' S t e a d y , straightforward, and strong with irresistible logic. Glee Club '35, Chorus '35, S.P.C. '35, '36. ETHELMARIE BROUWER 'Tis not a lip, or eye, we beauty call, But the joint force and full re- sult of all. I Girls' Commercial Club '34, Girls' Ping-Pong '34, '35, '36, B.A.C. '35, Treas., M.C.C. '36. JOHN HOOGEWIND Nothing can make him remiss the practice of his duty. CLAIRISSA DE I-IOOG Most gaily wise, Most innocently loved. Glee Club '35, O.I.C. '36, Pres. '36, A Capella Choir '36. U JAY A. HUIZENGA What's here? The portrait of a gentleman I Indoor '34, '35, Glee Club '35. MARGARET FOLKRINGA The song is ended, but the melody lingers on. Girls' C h r i s t i a n Ethics '36, B.A.C. '36, Chorus '36. 141 HAROLD BOLT The elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up And say to all the world, 'This was a man.' Band '34, '35, Orchestra '35, Handicraft Club '35, Chess Club '35, '36, Ping-Pong '36. LILLIAN BOONSTRA She is as fair and refreshing as dawn, All things she seems to under- stand. '35, '36, Treas. '36, Glee Club '35, '36, Chorus '35, S.O.S. '36 HOWARD FRENS How sweet a life is his, Living to wing with mirth the weary hours. Ping-Pong '36, Cheer leader '34, '35, '36. BEATRICE FRANCES BYLSMA A life like a snowfield, where footsteps leave a mark, but not a stain. Girls' Christian Ethics '35i Chorus '35, '36, Girls' Glee Club '35, K.K.K. '36. WILLIAM HUNEFIELD Few things are impossible to dili- gence and skill. JOAN CLARA DEKKER Where the stream runneth smooth- est the water is deepest. Girl's Chr. Ethics '34, '35, '36. Pres. '35, '36, Girls' Commercial '34, Glee Club '34, Chorus '34. '35, A Capella Choir '36, Senior Octette, B.A.C. '35, '36, Pres. '36. THEODORE OEGEMA Is not today enough? Why do I peer Into the darkness of the day to come 7 International Relations Club '36, Debating Team '34, '35, '36, Em- blem Staff '36. ILSE EERDMANS My hovering thoughts would to heaven, And quiet nestle in the sky. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35, K.K.K. '35, '36, Girls' Glee Club '35: Ping-Pong' '35, '36, I.R.C. '362 Pre-Pierian '36, S.O.S. '36, Em- blem Staif, Literary Associate '36. JAMES I-IOWERZYL Dropt to sound the abyss Of science and the secrets of the mind. International Relations Club '36. CLAIRE JEAN HOFFMAN Most learned of the fair - Most fair of the learned. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35, Handicraft '34, Ping-Pong '34, '35, '36, Glee Club '34, '35, Chess Club '35, L.L.C. '35: Chorus '35I K.K.K. '35, '36, Pres. '36: S.O.S. '36, A Capella Choir '36, JOHN KOORNDYK And because right is right, to fol- low right Were wisdom in the scorn of con- sequence. Handicraft '34, Secy. '34, Glee Club '35, '36, A Capella Choir '36. RUTH ALYCE MEYER Then o'er the keys her lingers gently move And melt the soul to pity and to love. Girls' Glee Club '34, '35, Ac- companist '36, Mixed Chorus '34, '35, '36, Girls' Ping-Pong '34, '35, '36, Treas. '35, M.C.C. '35, '36, Treas. '36. WILBUR KOOIENGA An affable and courteous gentle- man. ANGIE MULLER Quiet, but full of friendliness and thought. Chorus '34, Glee Club '34, Girls' Commercial Club '35, U51 JOHN HOLWERDA True courage like timber newer weakens, JEAN GOULOOZE Exhausting tho't And living wisdom with each studious year. S.O.S. '35, '36, Secy, '36, 0.I.C. '36, Treas. '36, International Re- lations, '36. WARNER HUTTENGA Merriment is a philosophy not well understood. Olympian '35, '36. ' RUTH JURGENS Where order is variety we see, Sparkling humor, depth of wis- dom. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35, Ping- Pong '34, '35, '36, Pres. '34, '36, Mgr. '35, Debate Squad '34, '35, Band '34, Orchestra '35: Foren- sic Club '34, S.P.C. '34, '35, Secy,-Treas. '35: M.C.C. '35. '36, Secy, '36, Shuffle Board '35, Mgr. '35, L.L.C. '35, S.O.S. '36: Class Secy. '34, Class Vice-Secy.- Treas. '35, ROBERT LAMBERTS No one can give us character, we must forge it for ourselves. Tennis '34, '35, Forensic Club '34, S.P.C. '34, '36, Ping-Pong '34, '35, '36, Mgr, '35, Pres. '36, Olympian '35, '36, Treas. '35C Forensics, Mgr. '36, Class Vice- Pres. '34, '35. HELEN MONSMA Ever loyal, ever true To the task there is to do. Girls' Commercial Club '34, '35, Secy. '34, Handicraft '34, Girls' Chr. Ethics Club '35, 0,I.C. '36. ROBERT PASTOOR I court not the voice of the fickle mob. ESTHER GEZON Ah, thou art fairer than the eve- ning air Clad in the beauty of a thousand stars. Girls' Glee Club '34, Chorus '34, '36, Girls' Ping-Pong '34, '35, '36, M,C.C. '35, '36, Pres. '36. CLARENCE RITSEMA Look, he is winding up the watch of his wits. Bime-by it will strike. Band '34, '35, Orchestra '342 Chess '34, '36, Tennis '35Z Basketball '35, '36. MYRTLE KOERT Deeds are better things than words are. L.L.C. '35, Girls' Chr. Ethics '35: O.I.C. '36. RICHARD STEENSTRA Wise to resolve and patient to perform. BETTY LAUTENBACH Sweet lips whereon perpetually did reign The s u m m e r calm of golden charity. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35, Com'l Club '34, '35, '36, B.A.C. '36. DEAN VANDEN BERG There was color in his visage: The color of a carefree youth. Boys' Glee Club '34, '35, Basket- ball, 2nd Team '35, Olympian '35, '36. MARGARET OOM I try to make my enmities tran- sient and my friendships eternal. Girls' Com'1 Club '34, '35, '36, General Adjunct, Girls' Christian Ethics '35, '36. 11161 BERNARD MEEUWSEN Wisely and slow, they stumble that run fast. Handicraft '34, International Re- lations '36. THEDA KOEZE Like a butterHy With frail blue wings. Girls' Chr. Ethics '35, '36. n JOE SCHAAFSMA Whose jest among his friends is free. CLAIRICE KRAMER There's sunshine in the heart of me, My blood sings in the breeze. Girls' Glee Club '34, '35, '36, Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35,Chorus '34, '35, Girls' Ping-Pong '35, '36, Secy. '36. HENRY TIMMER In friendship I was early taught to beIieve. Basketball, 2nd Team, '34, '35, Olympian '35, '36, Ping-Pong '36. DORIS MINDERI-IOUT Grace was in her every step. In every gesture dignity. Girls' Chess Club '35, '36, Pres. '35, Treas. '36, O.I.C. '36, I.R.C. '36, Girls' Glee Club '36. JAY VANDER BEE He worked with patience which means almost power. Tennis '35. DORIS GAIL TUINSTRA An honest heart possesses a king- dom. International Relations '36gGirls' Chr. Ethics '36. GEORGE SMITH Of gentle soul, to human race a friend. Student Athletic Manager '36: S.P.C, '36, DOROTHY WIERSMA The mildest manners and the yzentlest heart. Handicraft '35: Girls' Chr. Ethics '35, '361 Girls' Com'l Club '36: O.I.C. '36, General Adjunct '36. JOHN STR00 He is never heard except when he has something worthwhile to say. MARGARET WIERENGA Calm, sweet grace,-some touch of Natures genial glow. JACOB VANDER MEULEN It is good to be foot-loose and heart-free. Olympian Club '35, '36, Vice- Secy.-Treas. '36: Boys' Glee Club '35: Ping-Pong '36, Secy. '36. MARTHA ALOFS Their station ls to delight, not pose. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34: Girls, Cum'l Club '35: K.K.K. '36. U71 CORNELIUS RICKERS To love the game above the prize. GENEVIEVE VANDEN BERGE This lass with the bewitchimr eyes - Is she a gypsy in disguise '! Girls' Com'l Club '36: Girls' Chr. Ethics '36: B.A.C. '36. CLARENCE STEHOUWER Forward and frolic glee was there. The will to do, the soul to dare. BEULAI-I WOLTHUIS 'Tis only noble to be good. Girls' Com'l Club '34. EDWARD DE HOEK He hath a neighborly charity in him. JANET M. SIEREVELD And her yes once said to you Shall be her yes forevermoref' Girls' C0m'l Club '36g B.A.C. '36, Vice-Secy.-Treas. '36. HENRY MEDEMA Do not think that time goes on leaving us as it found us. I CLAIRE OOSTING Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. B.A.C. '36, Girls' C0m'l Club '36, PHILIP KROON Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing' well. S.O.S. '35, '36, Treas. '36, HELEN LOUISE PYLMAN Thou does float and run: Like an embodied joy whose race is just begun. Girls' Glee Club '34, '35, '36Z Chorus '34, '35, '36, Girls' Chr. Ethics 35: B.A,C. '35, M.C.C. '36, ALICE REITSMA Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll, Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul. Girls' Com'l Club '34, '35, '36, Vice-Pres. '35, Pres. '36, Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35, '36, Handi- craft '35, Oratory '35, Debate Team '36, Emblem Staff '36, LOIS JEAN STOB Life has luveliness to sell Music like a curve of gold. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, Ping- Pong '34, '35, '36, K.K.K. '35, '36, Chorus '35, '36, Girls' Glee Club '35, S,0,S. '36, CLARA THOMASMA Oh! Blessed with temper whose unclouded ray Can tomorrow be cheerful as to- day. Girls' C0m'l Club '35, '36, Girls' Chr. Ethics '35, '36, Treas. '36, .IANICE VAN HAITSMA Modest wisdom and a sweet spirit of friendliness were hers. Glee Club '34, Chorus '34, Em- blem Staff, Lit. Associate '36, International Relations '36, Secy. '36, Pre-Pierian '36, A Capella Choir '36, E191 KENNETH KONYNDYK My tongue within my lips I rein For who talks much must talk in vain. MAE E. PENNING She holds within her gentle hand The quiet gift of dreams. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35, '36, Girls' Com'l Club '34, '35, '36, Girls' Glee Club '35, '36, O.I.C. '36 JAY VREDEVOOGD Noble of speech, beneficent of mind. Band '34, Handicraft '35, Inter- national Relations '36, Chess '36, Ping-Pong '36, ' RUTH PYLMAN Like the morning melody of the pine trees. ETHYL SCHOLTENS Teach me half the gladness That thy brain must know. B.A.C. '36, JANE TANGENBERG Elegant as simplicity and warm as ecstasy, Com'1 Club '35, Girls' Chr. Ethics '35, S,O.S. '35, '36, O.I.C, '36, CATHERINE VAN ZALEN As steadfast was her nature as the center of the earth. C0m'l Club '34, '35, '36, B.A.C. '36, HELEN VAN EERDEN Untwisting all the chains that tie the hidden soul of harmony. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35, Ping- Pong' '34, '35, '36, '35, '36, General Adj. '36, Chess '35, Shufileboard '35, S.O.S. '36, Treas. '36, Girls' Glee Club '36: Music, class song. LOUISE IBERSHOF Sensitive, swift to resent, but as swift in atoning for error. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35, Girls' Glee Club '35, K.K.K. '35, '36, Vice-Secy.-Treas. '35, S.O.S. '36. DOROTHY SCHOLTEN She has smiles in her e'es Which are deep as the seas. Girls' Glee Club '34, '35, Girls' Chr. Ethics '35, Ping-Pong '35, '36, Treas. '36, K.K.K. '35, '36, Secy. '36, S.O.S. '36. BETTY ESTHER BRUGGEMA Age cannot wither her or customs touch A Her infinite variety. S.O.S. '36, Girls' Glee Club '36. SENA MAE SCHULTZ Your words have virtue such as draws a faithful answer. Girls' Chr. Ethics '36,Com'l Club '36, Shuifleboard '36. MARIAN LAUTENBACH Let each day pass, well ordered in its usefulness. Girls' Com'l Club '34, Girls' Chr. Ethics '35, '36, Vice-Pres. '36, K.K.K. '35, '36. CLARE KUIPER The man in jest is key to the man in earnest. 519 GERTRUDE VELTMAN True as the needle to the pole Or as the dial to the sun. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35, Girls' Glee Club '35, A Capella Choir '36, K.K.K. '35, '36. JEAN WAALKES I-Ier voice is soft and low - a wonderful thing in woman. M.C.C. '36. ANTOINETTE DE JONGE The pith o' sense and the pride's worth. Girls' Glee Club '36, K.K.K. '36. HILDA ROETERS My soul shall sing through all its days. Girls' Chr, Ethics '34, Girls' Glee Club '36. ALBERDEEN KOSTER Who never takes one step aside, nor halts, though hope be dim. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, Girls' Com'l Club '35, WILMA BURGGRAAF True worth is in being, not seem- ing. Girls' Com'l Club, '35, '36, Girls' Chr. Ethics Club '35, '36. SENIOR WITHOUT PICTURE JOI-IN SWART A scorn for Hattery and a zeal for truth. NELLIE VAN I-IERP 'One, who, calm and true, Life's highest purpose understood. Ensemble '34, '35: Girls' Glee Club '34, '35, '36, Chorus '34, '35, '36, S.P.C. '35, '36, Secy. '36, S.O.S. '35, '36, Secy. '36, I.R.C. Pres. '36, Class Secy. '36, Edi- tor-in-Chief of Memoir. JUNETTE IDSINGA 'I know thy worth Will bloom to profit anywhere. Band '34, Girls' Com'l Club '34, '35, '36, Treas. '35, Vice- Pres. '36, Girls' Chr. Ethics, '34, '35, '36, Secy. '36, Girls' Glee Club '35, '36, Girls' Ping-Pong '35, '36, Secy. '36, B.A.C. '35, '36, Secy. '36, Class Secy. '35C Chorus '36, S.P.C. '36, Vice- Pres. Memoir Staff, Photo Edi- tor. HARRY LOUIS PIERSMA 'I know that this was life-the track Whereon with equal feet we fared. L.L.C. '34, '35, Ping-Pong '34, '35, '36, Mgr. '36, Forensic '34: International Relations Club '35, '36, Gen. Adj.-Treas. '36, Olympi- an '35, '36, Memoir Staff, Humor Ed. HENRY VAN BAALEN 'He is truly great that is little in himself and that maketh no account of any height of honor. Ping-Pong '34, '35, '36,0lympian '35, '36, Treas. '36, S.O.S. '34, '35, '36, Pres. '35, Gen. Adj. '36, Glee Club '35, '36, A Capella Choir '35, '36, Forensics, Bus, Mgr. '35, Stamp Club, Secy. '35: Inter-High Red Cross Council '35, '36, Pres. '36, Emblem Staff '35, '36, Asst. Adv. Mgr. '35, Adv. Mgr. '36, Memoir Staff, Bus. Mgr. Memoir Staff CAROL DE KRUYTER Then on! then on! where duty leads, ' My course be onward still. Girls' Chr. Ethics '34, '35, Girls' Glee Club '34, '35, Forensic Club '34, Chorus '35, K.K,K. '35, '36, Vice-Pres. '36, L.L.C. '35, Em- blem Statf, Lit. Asso. '35, Lit. Ed. and Close-Ups Ed. '36S 0ra'ory '35, S.O.S. '36, Pres. '36, Pre- Pierian '36, Pres. '36, Memoir Stai'I',' Literary Ed.: Class Vice- Pres. '36. LAWRENCE HENDRICKSON An athlete, strong to break or bind, The sort of man you'd like to be. Basketball '34, '35, '36, Capt. '362 Olympian '34, '35, '36, Vice-Secy.- Treas. '35, Vice-Pres. '36, Ping- Pong '34, '35, '36, Mgr. '34, Secy. '35, Glee Club '34, '35, '363 Chorus '34, '35, '36, Tennis '34, '35, '36, S.P.C. '34, Class Treas. '34, Emblem Staff '35, '36, Bus. Mgr. '35, '36, Memoir Staff, Bus. Mgr. THERESA VISSER Her pencil drew whate'er her soul designed. Girls' Glee Club '35, B.A.C. '35, '36. Vice-Secy.-Treas. '35, Treas. '36, Chorus '35, '36, Girls' Com'l Club '35, '36, Memoir Staff, Art Ed. MR. J. DE HAAN, Sponsor The Staff sincerely and gratefully acknowledges the helpful guidance and cooperation of the faculty members who have assisted us in editing this Memoir i201 Commencement Address Tonight we, the Class of 1936, are assembled for the last time as an organ- ized body. Tonight We receive the reward that is ours after three, and for some of us three and a half, years of diligent plodding along that stony yet pleasant road that is called High School Life. ' High school is considered to be the period in which our lives are molded and shaped according to the peculiar standards of the institution that we at- tend. How fortunate, then we are, that the institution from which we are about to be graduated is a Christian one and that we have therefore been molded according to Christian standards and principles. And let us sincerely hope that our newly-molded figure bears indelibly the impression of the Master. A Greek legend tells of a certain hero possessing two heads, one looking forward, the other backward. We high-school graduates can well be likened to this Grecian hero. As we stand on the threshold we at one time look for- ward and backward. We look back on our high-school career and while thus reminiscing make a two-fold resolution. First, we resolve to continue in past successes and to make our Christian education bear fruits. Secondly, we resolve to eradicate all bad habits and attempt to turn past failures into successes. We, as high-school graduates, also look forward. We have reached a turning point in our career. For some, graduation will mean the end of further systematic education. These will go out into the mad, whirling business world seeking positions hardly to be found. For others, graduation will mean a pro- motion from high-school training to a college education. So, tonight our paths divide. As we rapidly near the end of the road it is but natural that we look back with appreciative hearts for all those who have done so much for us during our stay at Christian High. First of all, we wish to express our deep apprecia- tion to those who have sacrificed so much to make our Christian education possible-our parents. Especially during the seven lean years has it been hard for them to provide so that their children could be educated the way they desired to have them trained. We would also express our hearty thanks to the faculty, who have constantly been not only our able instructors but also our friends and helpers. Undoubtedly we have been unappreciative of all that the teachers have done for us in molding our lives and steering us over the difficulties in our high-school career. But there will be a time when we will value their inestimable advice and friendship. Especially do we ap- preciate the friendly admonitions and leadership of Mr. Post, our genial prin- cipal, and Mr. Fridsma, our class sponsor, who have cooperated in every way for our good. We also wish to extend our thanks to the School Board for mak- ing possible a full school year even in the depths of the depression, and to the Ladies' Circle for its ever-willingness to work for the benefit of the school. Above all, however, our thanks are raised to God on high for giving us Chris- tian parents who will send us to a Christian school to be trained by staunch Christian teachers. . Now the curtain falls on our high-school days and it is with heavy hearts that we take leave of the many friends we have known among faculty and student body. But ahead of us lies a new road and each will travel his own course on that highway of life. Though we leave Christian High tonight as an organized class our hearts are ever with the school that molded our figure according to the standards of the greatest Teacher of all. DONALD BOUMA r 21 1 Class History ln February, 1933, a group of innocent, bashful Freshies came to Chris- tian High to be enrolled as students. After a few days of wanderings these children became better acquainted and were given an enthusiastic Wel- come by the student body in the session room. ln September a group of equally green Freshmen arrived. These, with those who arrived in February, joined to form the Class of '36, Our class was given its official welcome at an outing at the Garfield Park, at which both faculty and student body were present. Later in the month we organized to form the Sophomore Class. At this first class meeting we were introduced to our sponsor, Mr. B. Fridsma. William Huizingh, who graduated with the Class of '35, was chosen to be our first president. Our meetings throughout the year were very successful, since we managed to have an entertaining program every time we met. It was during this year that the Student Participation Council was organized. We are glad that we had a part in its formation. We have been represented at its meetings regularly by some of our able classmates. ln the fall of 1934, we gathered in the session room and elected Don Bouma to be our president during our Iunior year. He was our former Vice- Secretary-Treasurer and proved to be a very successful leader. Our monthly meetings this second year included much more business than those of the former year. We had short programs, but much of the time was devoted to preparations for the lunior-Senior Party. This was given as a farewell to the departing seniors on May 24, 1935, at the Central Reformed Church. It was the great and memorable feature of our Iunior year. Following this, of course, were the exams and then the much-needed summer vacation. The following September, we entered upon our last year at Christian High as dignified Seniors. We could hardly believe that we were Seniors, but soon almost unconsciously, we had assumed the responsibilities of the highest class in school. Don Bouma was re-elected president and the regular business was attended to in orderly fashion. The Memoir Staff was elected and began working at once. lt was at this time, too, that we took occasion to remember the marriage of our sponsor. The Senior class program was also a great event of this year. Toward the end of the semester We were bid fare- well by the Iunior Class at a very pleasant party. Although it was the busiest, we believe that this last year at Christian High was also the most enjoyable of the three. And now our work here is completed. We look forward with fond hopes and ambitions to the future, but we will always remember our Christian train- ing. May it be a foundation for true happiness in all our lives. We will ever hold in mind the days and companions at Christian High. We, the Class of '36, Wish to express our appreciation to all those who have been responsible for making our education a happy and successful one. We, especially, thank Mr. Fridsma for his patience with us, also the faculty and fellow-students. May God bless everyone! I IEAN GOULOOZE L 22 1 Class Honors 0 1933-1934 Officers 1934-1935 William Huizingh President Don Bouma Robert Lamberts Vice-President Robert Lamberts Ruth Iurgens Secretary Iunette Idsinga Bud Hendrickson Treasurer Gordon Larnberts Don Bouma Vice-Sec'y-Treas. Ruth Iurgens Committees Motto and Text: George Smith, Stella Bel, Helen Van Eerden Flower and Colors: Ioan Dekker, llse Eerdmans, Bob Lamberts Outing: Dorothy Scholten, Clarissa De Hoag, Richard Steenstra Memorial: Ianice Van Haitsma, Edward Doezema, Henry Hekrnan Class Historian: lean Goulooze Class Text: 'Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wis- dom. -Proverbs 4:7a. Class Motto: Aim high, there's always room at the top. Class Colors: White and Orchid. Class Flower: Lily ot the Valley. Awards Bert Vanden Berg, Commercial Scholarship Medal Calvin College Freshman Scholarship All-round Girls' M. C. C. Cup All-round Boys' Alumni Cup 11231 CLASS-SUNG DORQTHY SCHOLTEN HELEN VAN EERDEN 3 I II Ji if ' Fond muffins will for-cv-of Inf. Tnd hiyh .schwldays Our fu-ture nowjbz- fore-us hui? Lcrzacle to all: ? swf! if I fue ff 1 JE .Hi if 5? I 'QP H H 52.352-'WL' 'Jffli 5iilT5S?f. J5-5.'ZZZ'7-'fic 2174 l7Qf'3f'f,r WE 9 , 0 3EfffWL:fiP'IfFifJf1 gif. :VlfJ,QfIJ fl W- '?1'i ' 526' rnzfr 'vf5Ff :if 1535.1 V5 ZZ? 3-'TIZZEZE U EFF IU 1 f Nj J 1715!-Vfr fl if QE 1'fy,,g, ig, lyerq. To Ilavc Ure scivfyl We ho-H 50 dgar. ' Cfmsnouryafdc, has pro-missed mrq M5 -ro a-bfdc. ii jgifgffiuf El IV IV ig rm CLASS or 1937 y Albert Ten Brink President t Winitred Molernaker Vice-President Eleanor Hoogsteen Secretary Alice Iurries Treasurer Marie Engelhard Vice-Sec'y-Treas. Mr. De Vroome Sponsor Due to the able sponsorship ot Mr. De Vroorne and the excellent leader- ship of our president, A1 Ten Brink, the Junior Class has had a successful year The program committee has been genuinely active for interesting class meet- ings. We hope that we may just as successfully take up the role of Seniors, f E. H. 11251 U53 A. Ten Brink E. Huogsteen M. Engelhard M. Hollebeek W. Molemaker H. Smit B. Worst J. I-Ioeksema H. Van Eerden L. Brink M. Stevens S. Kamminga T. Goote E. Dekker S. Koning L. Van Zoeren A. Knoll T. Thomasma R. Van Dnorn K. Kosten E. Laehniet J. Guikema J. Kuiper L. Andriessen G. Gritter L. Timmer .l. Vd Hoek L. Steigenga P. Vd Engel J. Bnsscher D. Meyer T. Dik M. Tuinstra R. Van Harn B. Gnosen .l. Buflinga H. Nyeholt N. Westveer J. Natte J. Deliruyter J. Gonsen B. Schaafsma M. Knoor J. Vander Meer M. Teitsma C. Hoogeboom M. Folkertsma M. Jonker K. Kamstra J. Van Beek M. Penning J. Pruis T. Kuiper B. Velzen E. Holtvluwer A. R. Fik R. Meyer J. Goosen C. De Leeuw W. Heyns G. Mulder E. Timmer G. Vander Luxzt J. Vander Ploeg G. llykhouse C. Bult W. Buiten W. Velders M. Ile Maagd H. Kikstra R. Vd. Kopple G. Wychers ll. Mol P. Smits J. Piersma J. Remelts A. Timmer R. Helder J. Guikema E. Pleune B. Keegstra S. Roersma H. Menken A. Dekkers L. Van Zoest H. Bajema C. Post P. Paap D. Vd. Wall P. Brink C. Dekker A. Osterhouse J. Boss D. Ritzemu R. Prose J. Fnlkema 27 1 M 0 A N M R 4 f THE LDVENEST . TH J. DEKKER E hi f f 5-ffl ....... R ll 7, . , if 'A A ' ' f,5i'72i uf ' rv 1-w Q 21 '5 f 1 ' If 5 - f HELIOTR OPE' C85 HELIOTROPE SOME FISH! f Z, ,4 F A ww wean mtv THE BIG SNOW A Ss MWA' was a-bmw! wl .41-V' Ji ,nnvll 4: B Q B A ,I Svwlf'-fy 6 QL! X E .-nv' : E n Y . xg U I .ME snsuancs H M ,QW 'S W si 7 5 ik Zz f A Q ' FA h A 15' X -f CLASS OF 1938 Bob Bolt President Iohn Vanden Berg Vice-President Iohn R. Van Dellen Secretary Nick Muller Treasurer Bill Vander Vennen Vice-Sec'y-Treas. Rev. W. Stuart Sponsor No longer as freshmen, but as sophs, We, the Class of '38 have com- pleted our first year. Our class meetings are a source of enjoyment to all and are ably conducted by our president. The class is grateful to the Rev. W. Stuart for his kind assistance and Willingness to serve as our sponsor. We areynow tirrnly established at' Christian and strive to uphold her standards and live up to her traditions. May God inspire us and lend His Divine guidance in our stay at Christian High. I.V.D. U31 i303 B. Reitsema E. Van't Hof B. Datema H. Pylman W. Karsten D. Dejong G. Holwerda B. Hoekman J. Houma W. Bonnema J. Van Wesep B. Joling J. Apol M. Nieuwdorp I.. Kunst J. Monsma J. Newhof C. Pipe J. Del-Iaan W. DeGr0nt E. Venema A. Bruene W. Nydam E. Vreeland I-I. Hoeksema D. Ihershof W. Vander I-lnven H. Wiersma J. Koster C. Hofmeyer M. Westenburg B. Ike J. Doezema R. Zaagman I.. Tiemeyer C. Dewinter R. Schaafsma M. Tiddens 0. Vd. Till G. Venema B. Post R. Westenhurg I.. Van Baalen E. Visser M. Ter Veen R. Bos J. Ezimra E. Lautenhach 7-1E ?'?'3'?' Smits Vd. Bee Kwantes Van Dellen Vanden Berg Bolt A. Doezema F. I-Ioozerhyde M. Dekker M. Hoogcrhyde D. Post H. Delioek C. Schnltens A. Deliruine H. Vander Jaxzt S. Lautenbach E. Goulooze T. Key H. Vanden Berg L. Visser F. Ornee A. Feenstra L. Westra C. Koster G. Jordan A. Ihershof M. Ryskamp P. Dick J. Heethuis G. Fenema A. Lotterman D. Bounstra M. Schols M. Vanden Berg P. Apol M. Vanden Berg J. Gritter W. Walstra E. I-leetderks M. Swart M. Grasmidt B. Bouma M. Veldsmn F. I-lolwerda H. Mulder J. Muiderman H. Klooslra R. Harkes H11 i323 H. Human D . Schipper S. Roede T. Start J. Penning M. Baker B. Selvius H. Slopsema E. Meyerinf: R. Den Braber V. Minderhuut F. Buuma P. Timmer H. Bel M. Kolkman L. Hoeksema E. Brouwer J. Vander Weide A. Rosema J. Van Eerden D. Vande Riet A. Koert L. Oom L. Vander Til P. De.long'e F. Wultjer H. Vander Mey L. Verwys D. Farowe C. Heeren R. Prins H. Bos C. Dekker F. Wiersum M. Dekker L. Verduin A. Van Tuinen H. Smit M. Ritsema C. Bouma N. Van Antwerpen R. Peterson M. Van Heusden J. Poll W. Toering G. Key J. Boshoven H. Muyskens February Students On this page and the next are the pictures ot the February beginners Although We have known them but a short time, friendshrps have been made and good times enjoyed. We Wish them, one and all the greatest of success in their sojourn at Christian High. E. DeMaagd L. DeBoer K. I-loekstra G. Vander Werp J. Timmer R. Dood M. Snyder G. Yonker R. Steele W. Delluiter I-I. Broene M. Gritter J. Kroon G. Oosting B. Hollemans D. Remelts H. Popma W. Kloostra L. Brouwer B. Kroeze U31 ' H41 V. Vander Ark A. Vander Veen C. De Haan I.. Broadman P. Westveer J. Dykstra G. Oenema R. London A. Van Wattum M. Frieswyk H. Dejaxrer R. Prins M. Huhers A. Postema J. Hekman K. Koster G. Hoist M. Schaafsma T. Dykstra A. Spaanstra C. Vander Lulll E. Harkema C. Kossen G. Postma G. Bosscher M. Danhof H. Meeter M. Vander Wal S. Cammcnga D. Smitter H. Konyndyk M. Proos E. Cnrnelisse R. Visser L. Pell T. Guikema J. Hoffman I.. Helder W. Van Velzel C. Wiersma M. Vomit R. Bylsma R. Bylsma H. Rickers H. Medendorp R. Hoogsteen A. Wiersma J. Casemier OZIJWTZL V,-111, 4 . l. fu M Top Row -- 'Fen Brink, Helder, Bolt, B. Lamberts, G. Lamberts, Julinyz. Middle Row Kcegstra, Wie-rsma. Due-zema, V:-1n't Hof. Broe-ne, Molemakvr, Svholtz-ns, DelVla:lf,rtl. Bottom Row Mr. Post, Smith, Van Hn-rp, Houma, Ht-yns, lclsinua. STUDENT PARTICIPATION COUNCIL Don Bouma President lune Idsmqfi Vice-Presidents George Smith Nellie Van l-lerp Secretary Wilma l-leyns Vice-Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Post Sponsor Another eventful year has passed in which the Student Councils duties have been many. Besides maintaining the usual standing committees, it has been instrumental in organizing lunior High Councils and observing Courtesy and CleaneUp Week. Because ot the splendid cooperation oi our sponsor, Mr, Post, and the etti- ciency ot the president, this organization, though comparatively young, has, we believe, been successful. May it continue to prosper in the years to comel N.V.H. E351 Top Rnw --- Ten Brink, Oegema. Van Baalen, Bult, C. Dekker. Middle Row f Eerdmans He ns Posthu a Do z m R' ' V ' . Y . m , e e a, ietsma, an Haxtsma. Bottom Row -A Hendrickson, Bouma, Molemaker, DeKruyter, Mr. Fridsma. THE EMBLEM STAFF Winifred Molemaker Editor-in-Chief Donald Bouma Assistant Editor Carol De Kruyter Literary Editor LITERARY ASSOCIATES Wilma Heyns llse Eerdmans Al Posthuma Al Ten Brink Ianice Van Haitsma Herbert Vander Lugt Carol De Kruyter Close-Ups Editor Bud Hendrickson Bus. Mgr. Ed Doezema News Editor Don Boerema Adv. Mgr. Alice Reitsma News Editor Henry Van Baalen Asst. Adv. Mgr. Charles Bult Humor Editor Mr. B, Eridsma Sponsor Donald Bouma Athletic Editor Mr. W. Stuart Faculty Advisor Charles Dekker Department Editor The school term having come to an end, the members of the Emblem Staff lay down their pens at the completion of the fourteenth volume of the Emblem. Though many of the staft members were new and inexperienced in staff work, this year's publication, we hope, has not fallen short of its pur- pose. The student body, especially in the first semester, manifested its inter- est in an encouraging manner. lt must be said of the business managers that they have been 'llohnnies on the spot. Especially is success due to the active interest and sponsorship of Mr. B. Eridsma. The Staff has made an attempt to contribute to the success of this school year, and if it has been instrumental in benefiting the students of Christian High but a little, then we trust its efforts have not been in vain. W. M. T371 Top Row - Vander liugzt, Velzen, B. Lamberts, Broene, DeVries, Reitsema, Pruis, Meetvr. Hmmm Row Oegvma, DeKruytvr, Mr. Zylstra, Molemaker. Ten Brink. FORENSIC CLUB Christian High has an enviable record in debating. This year was very successful. The whole squad consisted of eleven members: Winifred Molemaker, Al TenBrink, Ted Oegema, Alice Reitsrna, Bernard Velzen, Herman Broene, Robert Reitserna, Herbert Vander Lugt, Gerrit De Vries, Peter Hoolsema, and lake Preuis. Each of these participated in at least two intra-mural and two inter-school debates. The question this year concerned government monopoly of munitions as an alternative to privately-owned arms' plants. Christian High began the season in an exhibition match against Union High before the M. E. A. Convention Cspeech section! at the Rowe Hotel. A practice debate was held with Holland Christian and also with Plainwell. Two preliminary contests were held with each of the six city high schools. A team entertained the Fuller Avenue Christian Reformed Mens Forum by debating Creston High. The big event of the season was the City Tournament held at Central High. Christian was awarded high honorsg our trio, Alice Reitsma, Winifred Molemaker, and Ted Oegema, placed first. This was the second consecutive time Christian High won this rather unusual distinction. Another plaque was given by the Detroit Free-Press to grace our auditorium. By graduating, Alice Reitsma was lost to the team. Al TenBrink took her place. This team debated Lansing Eastern, at Lansing, in the first series of state eliminations. Christian was defeated. The coach, Mr. Henry Zylstra, is pleased with the team's record. There is real promise for next year, for unlike this season, several veterans are left. P.H. T391 Top Row Helder, Pruis, F. Bnuma. Posthumas, Oppenhuizen, Posthuma. Middle Row --- Bruizgze-ma, Boonstra, Scholten, Stub, .lui-gens, Tangenberg, Hoffman. Bottom Row f Goulooze, DeKruyter, Van Baalen, Mr. DeVroome, Van Eerden, Van Herp. SEARCHERS OF SCIENCE First Semester Officers Second Semester Henry Van Baalen President Carol De Kruyter Nellie Van Herp Secretary lean Goulooze Philip Kroon Treasurer Helen Van Eerden Doris Mol General Adjunct Henry Van Baalen Mr. De Vroome Sponsor Mr. De Vroorne We lived up to our name Searchers of Science this year by studying astronomy and the physiology of our bodies, the first term, and the lives ol great scientists, the second term. We were able to carry on successfully only with the aid oi our sponsor, Mr. De Vroome. We numbered about eighteen members, each equally interested in science and the success of the club, With pleasure We remember excursions to parks and factories and the annual alumni party. Our wish is that the S. O, S. may prosper forever! I. G. 11391 Standing W D. Tuinstra, Eerdmans, Howerzyl, Meeuwsen, Oegema, M. Tuinstra, Minderhout. Sitting g Van Haitsma, Mr. Fridsma, Van Herp, Miss Vander Mey, Piersma. NTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Nellie Van Herp President Phil Kroon Vice-President Ianice Van Haitsma Secretary Harry Piersma General Adjunct Miss Frances Vander Mey Sponsors Mr. Bernard Fridsma H you read the announcements on the bulletin board you will know that the International Relations Club still has its regular meetings. ln tact, we have been very active discussing the pressing problems of the day as they arose. What could be more exciting than a serial story of present-day happenings which so directly concern our own Welfare? What more stimulating than to discuss them in the friendly atmosphere of a club? Our profitable and interesting meetings in the club's opinion, are largely due to the untiring leadership of our sponsors. As this Memoir goes to press we leave a successful and pleasant year behind us. I.V.H. I40l Standing: - - Van Zoeren, DeMaagd, Casemier, Lautenbach, Bonnema, Van Zalen, Goossen. Vanden Berne. Duimstra. Sitting: Teitsma, Idsinga, Worst. Dekker, Scholtens, Mrs, Klanderman, Siereveld, Oosting, Visser. BON ACCORD CLUB First Semester Officers Second Semester Ethyl Scholtens President Ioan Dekker Bertha Worst Vice-President Bertha Worst lunette Idsinga Secretary Iunette ldsinga Theressa Visser Treasurer Theressa Visser lanet Siereveld Vice-Sec'y-Treas. Ianet Siereveld Mrs. Klanderman Sponsor Mrs. Klanderman The B. A. C.'s came into existence again a year ago and are still holding their interesting meetings every other Week. The purpose ot the club is to broaden our knowledge ot etiquette and to bring it into practice by means ot demonstrations. Not only do We have beneficial meetings but also jolly times. Ot course, the B. A. C. members will never forget the big Christmas Dinner they had at Creston Christian Reformed Church, the huge snowball, and also the mixed party. Because our sponsor ot last year, Mrs. Boersma, was unable to be with us again, Mrs. Klanderman, the former Winitred Zylstra, has now become our leader. Due to her sponsorship We have had a wonderful and a successful year. I. I. E411 Top Row -- Dykehouse, Dieleman, Van Doorn, Bel, Koert. Middle Row - Schulze, Kuiper, Tangenberg, Miss Karsten, Kamstra, Pennimz Bottom Row - Kramer, Gouluoze, Minderhout, DeHoog, Bel, Monsma. OUT AND IN CLUB First Semester Officers Second Semester Clarissa De Hoog President Clarissa De Hoog Dorothy Bylsma Secretary Clairice Kramer Helen Bel Treasurer lean Goulooze Doris Minderhout General Adjunct Kay Kamstra Miss Pauline Karsten Sponsor Miss Pauline Karsten We nineteen girls in our checkered smocks Are a happy, jolly, friendly lot. Our meetings are held once every two weeks, To discuss pictures, painters,fenjoy games and eats. Last winter When the snow Was deep We tobogganed With guests, down hills so steep. At Christmas-time our carols gay Spread joy and cheer upon the Way. Our selling has become an art- The Eclair Sale gave us a start. At Christian's home games, 'twas a treat To sell lrostbites and candy sweet. Miss Karsten is our sponsor fair, Making our club her special care. Ne'er a sponsor so bright and gay She guides us in our Work and play. U23 Top Row - - Scholtens, Ibershof, A. DeJong, Tuinstra, Prins, Venema. Middle Row - S. DeJomz, Stob, Van't Hof, Veltman, Bylsma. Bottom Row - Van Eerden. Scholten, Miss Vander Mey, Hoffman, Boonstra, DeKrnyter. Two in Front ff Alofs, Eerdmans. KIT KAT KLUB Officers Claire lean Hoffman President Carol De Kruyter Vice-President Lillian Boonstra Treasurer Dorothy Scholtens Secretary Helen Van Eerden General Adjunct Miss F. Vander Mey Sponsor Another year of good times and the forming of close ties ot friendship have become history for the Kit Kat Klub. Memories of interesting meetings and oi rollicking parties will ever remain with us. Our program this year has been the study of drama. At each meeting a play by an American author was presented. The club feels that in addition to being richly entertained, it has accomplished something Worth While in its increased knowledge of drama. Those of us who leave wish Success to future K. K. K.'s and hope that a loyal club spirit may continue to exist. DS. U31 Top Row - Mol, Engelhard, Hoeksema, Heetdirks, Pylman. Middle Row -- Stevens, Van Eerden, Hoozsteen, Mulder, Waalkes, Meyer, Gritter, Jurries Bottom Row 7 Brouwer, Meyer, Gezon, Miss Zandstra, Jurgens, Vander Meer, Heyns. M.C.C. Esther Gezon President Eleanor Hoogsteen Vice-President Ruth lurgens Secretary Ruth Meyer Treasurer Miss Zandstra Sponsor The school year is speeding, the end's coming fast, Too soon will its pleasure belong to the past. Our club with its contacts and socials so gay, Proves a source ot real joy in our Work and our play. Our M.C.C. booklets are bursting their covers. And sweetly the spirit of mern'ry there hovers. Our first tea, tobogganing, caroling night, Club songs, pins, and meetings keep our glad hearts light. May cornradeships formed here at Christian this year, Bless the lives ot our club girls and sponsor with cheer. With this Wish those who leave we are speeding along, May they ever face life with a prayer and a song. R. I. lI44l Top Row Muller, Bouma, Bult, Immik, Holtvluwer. Third Row - - Piersma, Timmer, B. Lamberts. Vanden Berg, Keexzstra, Helder. Second Row Schaafsma, Goossen, Velzen. Thomasma, Knoll, Hekman. Bottom Row V V DeKruyter, Posthuma. Mr. Vanden Berg, G. Lambcrts, Hendrickson, Van Hanlon. OLYMPIAN CLUB First Semester Officers Second Semester Don Boerema President Gordon Lamberts Gordon Lamberts Vice-Pres. Bud Hendrickson Al Posthuma Secretary Al Posthuma Henry Hekman Treasurer Henry Van Baalen I. Vander Meulen Vice-Sec'y-Treas. Harry Piersma Bernard Schaafsma Sergeant-at-Arms lohn Deliruyter Mr. F. Vanden Berg Sponsor Mr. F, Vanden Berg The Olympian Club started the year by subjecting the novice members to a rather radical initiation. A contemporary event -4 one of major impor- tance to each and all of us - was the resignation of our very efficient spon- sor, Mr. Henry' Zylstra. Our subsequent sponsor was Mr. E. Goudzwaard, an alumnus, under Whom We flourished admirably. But he, too, was destined to leave us. Finally, however, We believe we have a sponsor who is permanent. He is none other than Mr. Frank Vanden Berg f an alumnus of years gone by. We, as a club, feel certain that with him as sponsor, and our capable president, Gordon Lamberts, at the chair, We will continue to enjoy great success and a bright future, A. P, E451 7 Top Row -- Baker, Natte, Koeze, R. Westenburg, Minderhout, DeHaan, DeMaagd, Lotterman. Third Row - - Rosema, Kwantes, M. Dekker, Tuinstra, Verwys, Swart, M. Vande-nBeryz, Schippers, E. D4-kkc' T. Second Row H. Vandenliergr, Heethuis, Hoekstra, Van Heusden, Vene-ma, Heeren, Oom, Bushovun, M. Westenburgz. Bottom Row Ryskamp, Van Wesep, Miss Zandstra, G. Vanden Berge, J. Dekker, Koster, Kuipcr, Smit. GIRLS' CHRISTIAN ETHICS CLUB loan Dekker President lunette ldsinga, Caroline Koster Secretaries Marian Lautenbach Vice-President C lam Thomosmq Treasurers Genevieve Vanden Berge N Thelma Kuipers Vicefgecretary Vivian Minderhout VicevTreasurer Miss Zandstra Sponsor The Girls' Christian Ethics Club, under the able leadership ot our sponsor, had a very pleasant and ,successful year. Willingness on the part ot the girls attending and leading meetings helped to make them interesting and helpful. The club is one ot the very few in which the number is unlimited. Any girl Who has a desire to become richer in her spiritual lite has the invitation to join. We sincerely hope that the Christian Ethics Club will continue to be one of the outstanding clubs of the school. I. l. N51 Top Row - Lotterman, Wychers, DeHaan, Worst, Van Zalen, Goulooze, Schipper. Fourth Row --W Goote, Kikstra, Vander Wal, Monsma, Vanden Berizv, Venema, Walstra, Dik. Third Row --- Jordon, Vrecland, Verwys. Swart, Meyerinxz, Doezema, Lachniet. Second Row e- Boshoven, Meyer. Van Heusden, Rosema, Siereveld, Oostingz, Duimstra, Velders. Bottom Row Haveman, Oosterhouse, Goussen, Reitsma. Tiotsma, Mr, Fles, Dekker, Nattei GIRLS' COMMERCIAL CLUB Alice Reitsma President Iune ldsinga Vice-President lane Goossen Secretary Marie Teitsma Treasurer Mr. l. I. Fles Sponsor The Girls' Commercial Club has a membership of over titty this year. The purpose ot the club is to bring together, in an informal way, those who are interested in commercial subjects and business matters. This past year has been successful for usg interesting programs were rendered, and outside speakers occasionally favored us. Mr. Fles is our sponsor. He meets with us, and we owe him much for the advice and assistance he has given during the past year. l. G. T471 Top Row - Andriesen, Korndyke, Van Baalen, H. Smit, Immik, Bosscher. Fifth Row - Fourth Row Third Row Hoffman. Second Row Bottom Row Ibershof, B. Haan, Goossen, Meeter, P. Smit, Rcitse-ma, Muyskons, Koning, Hendrickson. Meyer. Holloman. E. Dekker, Van Eerden. Van Dc-!len, Hcyns. B. Bylsma, Pusthuma. A ff Dmiarzer, Van Haitsma, Rosema, Vreeland, Molemaker, Duezcma, Veltman, DeMaaiztl -ff Karsten, Verduin, Wests-nburgz, Vander Veen, Visser, Pylman, DeH00g, lbershof, De-Jong: - - J. Dekker, Van Donrne, Vanden Berg, Mr. Boersma, Steiuengza, Muidvrman, We-stenburtz A CAPELLA CHOIR We certainly enjoyed singing each Tuesday and Thursday noons. Mr Boersma has chosen unusually beautiful music, including the novel I-lospodie Pomiluif' and Tchaikovsky's Hlporever Worthy ls 'Thy Lamb. We sang the latter on the Vesper Service broadcast. We express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Boersma for Working so patiently with us and giving us his valuable assistance. And when We were flat - Lucille Steigenga was always ready to help us out at the piano. Our director otten used another method to remedy this. He opened the Windows wide, and, with that characteristic shake of his head, he said, i'Stand up! W. H. i491 Top Row I.. Visser, DL-Haan, Ryskamp, Bylsma. St-lvius. Monsmzl, Snvdvr, Third Row Kramer, Heethuis, Yonker, V. Mimlerhout. Smittor, S. DeJong, A. Dtulong, Van VVnltum. Second Row Vanclcr Ark, Boshoven, Gum, D. Minderhmlt, Het-ren, Schollens, Rovtt-rs, F. Hulwvrda. Bottom Row Van Wescp, Woltjer, Van Horn, Mr. lioersma, Smit. Kuiper, Naito. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB l'When Big Brown Bears say 'Vifootl' Lately, if one chanced near the inusic room on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon, he or she would be certain to hear the girls singing that catching song and getting lots ol enjoyment out of it too. We practiced and tried to master several other songs ot merit, also. Our two accompanists, Ruth A. Meyer and Nellie Van l-lerp, did splendid work W hearty thanks? We also wish to express our deepest gratitude to Mr. C. Boersrna, always ready with his inspiring mood, for the untiring devo- tion he gave to his work. s. my wi Top Row 7 Koster, Van Dellen, Goossen, Meeter, DeVVinter, Verduin. Middle Row ee Karsten, Van Eerden, Muyskens, Reitsema, H. Smit, P. Smit, Andriessen. Bottom Row Posthuma, Immik, Van Baalen, Mr. Boersma, Broene, Korndyke, Bosschcr. BOYS' GLEE CLUB The Boys' Glee Club is not so large this year as it has been in previous years, but it is confident that the successful concerts it has always participated in will be successfully emulated this year. This confidence is not merely a sharn, but is founded in the able efforts of our erstwhile director, Mr. Clarence Boersma e himself a veteran in the art, and also those of our accompanist, Herman Broene. We sincerely appre- ciate their Willing aid. A. P. tr-01 Standing! Gezon, Van Eerden, Meyer, Stob, Mr. Dornbush, Hoffman, Engelhard. Kramer, Molemakcr. Sitting Brouwer, Jurries, Scholten, Juryzens, Idsingza, Hoofrsteen, DeHoog. GIRLS' PIN G-PONG CLUB Ruth Iurgens President lunette ldsinga Secretary Dorothy Scholten Treasurer Alice lurries Business Manager Mr. Dornbush Sponsor Under the able sponsorship ol Mr. Dornbush, the Girls' Ping-Pong Club has had a very jolly and successful year. Our noon hours were spent in playing ping-pong and having a good time, Most of the girls are Seniors and will leave in Iune, but We know that this club will continue its happy existence in the future. I. I. i511 Top Row - Muller, Prose, Van Baalen, Bult, G. Lamberts. Middle Row - Thomasma. Goossen, DeKruyter, Velzen, Hendrickson, Keegstra, Hckman, lfre-ns. Bottom Row Timmer, S1-haafsma, Mr. Dornbush, Ii. L:-imbvrts, Postliuma, Pie-rsma. BOYS' PING-PONG CLUB Bob Lamberts President Al Posthurria Secretary Bernard Schaafsma Treasurer l-larry Piersma Manager Mr. Dornbush Sponsor We, envied members ot the 'lvery exclusive male paddle-wielders club ot Christian High, have driven and chopped our Way through to the end of another successful year. The club has grown slightly, and current problems such as procuring a door, maintaining equipment, and gently ushering out parasitic non-n'iem- bers, have not deterred our progress in the slightest. With such a year behind us, it is but natural that, with the collaborating efforts ot our sponsor, we anticipate another ot equal, it not surpassing, success. A. P. i521 Top Row - Goossen, Smith, Thomasma. Middle Row - - Schaafsma, Holtvluwer, Bouma, Broene, Van Wesep. Boerema. Bottom Row --- Mr. Dornbush, Bult, Hendrickson, Steenstra, Mr. Beukema. Not in Picture Vander Meulen BASKETBALL - VARSITY The first team enjoyed a comparatively successful season f- winning eleven out of eighteen games. Fourteen games were played during the regu- lar season while four were in Class B Tournament play. The total score for the season was, Christian 432 -- Opponents 349. Only three lettermen returned from last year's team, of whom two gradu- ated in February, forcing Coach Beukema to build practically an entirely new team. Lawrence Vander Meulen and Lawrence Hendrickson served as cap- tains for the first and second semesters, respectively. Those behind the scenes who helped make the season a successful one also come in for a word of praise and thanks. These are: Mr. Beukema, be- loved by student body as well as team-members, who deserves the lions share of the praise, Mr. Dornbush, Faculty Athletic Adviser who, year after year, compiles the schedule and makes other necessary arrangementsg Harry Piersma and Howard Frens, serving capably their third year as cheer-leaders, and finally, the student body for their excellent moral and financial support. George Smith efficiently served the team as Student Manager. D. B. 11531 Top Row Reitscma, VelLen, Brouwer. Middle Row Vanden Berg, Hoekman, Smith, Hendrickson, K t Bottom Row Boll, Vander Til, Vander Moy, Joling, Vand T BASKETBALL - RESERVES The Reserves also had a highly successful season, winning ten games and losing three, and clirnaxing in a 23-22 victory over Holland Christian Bud Hendrickson acted as coach tor the Reserves. SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Christian Grandville East Grand Rapids Godwin Holland Christian Lee Lowell East Grand Rapids Belding Godwin Comstock Belding Lee Covertirnel Holland Christian i541 Season in Review Grandville - there - Dec. 6. 1935 - Our usual season opener, against Grandville, saw an over-confident Christian team succumb to an inferior Grandville five, 14-8. We held an early lead, only to see the suburbanites take a one-point advan- tage at half-time. East Grand Rapids - there - Dec. 11. 1935 - Shaken by their upset defeat by Grand- ville, the Christian quintet turned in one of the best performances of the season as they handed East a 26-21 licking. Despite the fact that we grabbed the lead in the opening minutes of play and maintained it throughout, the game was a close one and the outcome was uncertain until the close of the game. Godwin - there - Dec. 20. 1935 - Christian had an easier job disposing of the God- winites, 43-15. The Orange and Blue took a 23-5 lead at the intermission and a string of substitutes maintained a safe margin in the second half. Alumni - here -- Dec. 27. 1935 - Christian took its second licking of the year as we opened our home schedule against an all- star alumni aggregation. The alumni team, displaying stars from the present Calvin Varsity, and other well-known basketeers, was too much for the present Christian quintet as they succumbed 20-18. The game was a hectic affair, Christian holding the lead until the final minutes when the pres- sure became too great and the alumni edged ahead. Holland Christian - there - Ian. 1. 1936 - Before a crowd of 1,200, that packed the Holland armory on New Year's afternoon, the local Christians were again turned back by the State Champions, 28-19. Con- sidered to have a good chance of beating Holland, the boys felt that the lop-sided de- feat was quite disappointing. The team played far below par, and as a result Hol- land had little difficulty in achieving the victory. Lee - here - Ian. 10. 1936 - Christian again turned to winning ways as they eked out a slim 18-16 win over Lee. Our 7-4 lead at half-time was stretched to a 14-7 advantage in the third quarter. However, Lee rallied strongly in the final period but fell two points short as the final gun halted their advance. ' Lowell - here - Ian. 17. 1936 - Christian took another thriller against Lowell, beat- ing them in the final minutes, 22-19. The locals held a comfortable 17-6 lead at the half, but were held scoreless in the third frame. With two minutes to play, Lowell took a 19-18 lead. Christian then came through with two field goals to take the game. East Grand Rapids - here - Ian. 24, 1936 - Proving that the former victory was no fluke, Christian again trimmed East, 19-11. The visitors led the entire first half but Christian took over the lead in the third period and were not headed for the rest of the game. East's rough playing cost them the game as Christian cashed in on 8 charity tosses, the margin of victory. rss Belding - here - Ian. 31. 1936 - Running up the highest total of the season, Christian romped over the lads from the Silk City 48-14. From the opening period, the out- come was practically certain as a tight de- fense held the visitors without a field goal in the first half, and the Christian scoring machine built up the lead. This marked the last game of competition for the Febru- ary graduates, Vander Meulen, Bouma, Steenstra, and Boerema. Godwin - here - Feb. 7. 1936 - Our win- ning streak was run up to five games as the boys again took Godwin 40-19. Comstock - there - Feb. 14. 1936 - Chris- tian's winning string was snapped by a superior Comstock team, 20-14. The locals put up a good scrap until the last quarter when the North-enders built up the margin of victory. Belding - there - Feb. 17. 1936 - Confident because of their earlier victory over Beld- ing, Christian was surprised by an im- proved quintet which held them to a 9-9 tie in the first half. However, Christian drew ahead in the second half to take a final 27-15 count. The team continued in its slump and victory was due to Belding's inability to score consistently rather than to Christians superior playing. Lee - there - Feb. 21. 1936 - Christian snapped out of its slump as it handed Lee a 31-15 trimming. The suburbanites held an early 6-3 lead but were soon overtaken as the Orange and Blue began to click. Holland Christian - here - Feb. 28. 1936 - The final game of the regular season fitted us against our ancient rival. For the seventh consecutive time Holland turned us back, 23-15, in the local Y.M.C.A. gym. The first half was closely played as Hol- land held a 9-7 advantage at the intermis- sion. However, in the second half the Crim- son Tide swept aside all opposition to take an easy victory. District Tournament - Burton Gym - Lee - Christian opened tournament play with a 25-16 win over Lee. As the score indicates, the boys had no trouble in disposing of their opponents. Lee displayed even less form than in the regular season. Grand Haven - The final game of the Dis- trict Tournament paired us against the de- fending Class B Champion. The champs lived up to their name and completely out- classed the locals 27-13. The visitors dis- played a beautiful floor game and a spar- kling shooting attack. Regional Toumament - Union Gym - Hast- ings - Since both winner and runner-up of the District Tournament are qualified for the Regionals, Christian was given another chance in tournament play. Hastings proved stiff opposition but were finally sub- dued 24-20. Grand Haven - Again, in the finals of the Regionals, we bumped up against Grand Haven and were again bounced back on our heels, 35-22. Christian held the Haven- ites on even terms in the first half but in the third period the Champions cut loose with a barrage of shots that safely stowed the game away. ,S PLAY COACH e FHAYS 4 VHAMLETU 445.31-S MW ZYLSTVW? W -A f'4-fwiiifii' 1 b , .-- A,,' K A I ' A , f'-1 ms VD Mfr R. MEYER KQBERG E,l-IEETDEIPKS h3m0m0Um4 C+ H5 'TT VISSER' Christian High Circle The ladies of the Christian High Circle were privileged to celebrate their fourteenth anniversary on March 17th with a program appropriate for the occasion. Many blessings, spiritual and financial, were experienced by the Circle this year again. The ladies were able to contribute to the school ap- proximately seven hundred dollars CS700.UOJ the first seven months of this school year. With the exception of one evening when the extremely cold weather for- bade us to meet, we were allowed to meet at the appointed time in goodly numbers and enjoy one another's fellowship. The Circle can boast of 134 active members and 136 associate members. We hope and pray that God may allow us to continue working for the furtherance of His Kingdom. MRS. P. HOEKSTRA Secretary T571 Miss Paula Gillisse Her pleasant smile and cheerful voice will always be remembered. Her first year in the office has proved her to be a very efficient clerk. As a janitor Mr. Houseman has always kept our school looking at its best. We will ever think of him as Grandpa because of his untiring devotion to the students. Mr. M. Housemcm Efficiently and quietly George goes about his work keeping our school in a spic-and-span condi- tion. Mr. H. Schuitema Mr. G. Werkema Although we sincerely regret the illness of Mr. Groeneveld, we Welcome Mr. Schuitema who is now ably carrying on the work as financial agent. i591 f W Grain of Salt I laugh immoderately, Strange gurgle out of a full heart- I-Ieart of strange sentiment- Hate. Hate that cries for revenge- I-late that could kill. Heart! Heart! be silent- I am coming down these stairs, I am grating my teeth- Hurry, hurry, drag me away I am afraid- I long to speak, I dare not Why do I cry when I am angry? It is woman's Way. Hideous illusion! I long to bite back Even as now. CAROL DE KRUYTER Carolers Hark! What music do I hear Echoing softly year upon year, Sweetly filling the midnight air, Childrens voices caroling fair? Lovely story. From skies aglow, Ever from earth to banish woe, Angels, radiant, glorious, bright, Sang it to shepherds and flocks by night. Noel, Noel, heavens voices say: Iesus, the Savior, born today. Gods gift of love to man behold. His love our humble hearts enfold. HELEN A. VAN EERDEN Note: This poem, Written by one of our juniors, placed fir poetry contest. Used by permission of Wm. B. Eerdman's Publishing Co. E501 st in the recent Banner Banana-Split I-Ie spied her just as he was making the last rounds of his morning walk, about to turn back to his own car. She was in the act of counting her one hundred cmd forty-ninth cow. I think l'll postpone their meeting, and let her count more cows for the time being, I don't want to miss out on the fun of eavesdropping when they get acquainted. And I must introduce you to her: she's such a droll, brown little thing. Very English, and her nose is her main attraction, pug and freckly, and quite unpowdered! She wears it very nicely, though. Piquant little thing. She's all rolled up in that huge, Wooly blanket, dabbing her eyes so furiously, you'd think she had pink eye. Well, l don't blame her any. You see, she has just graduated from Bryn Mawr, and now she's turning to teach- ing. It's one of those outlandish places way out West, on the frontier, maybe, with Indians and everything! But it's just that independent family spirit turn- ing up again. Her mother's side, the Weatherby's, are that way. But now take her father's side, the Buckingham's. Meek as lambs. That's where she inherits her odd little touches. But you wanted to see her, didn't you? There she is, curled up in the last seat in the end Pullman. And so she was! Actually talking to herself, quite forlornly, probably to drive that foggy, muggy weather right outside of her window . . . one hun- dred and fiftieth speckled cow, one hundred and fifty-first speckled cow. Oh, this isn't any fun, they're all speckled! Let's see, two more hours to go. Well, I might try sleeping for a change of scenery, there's nothing like an exciting nightmare on an empty stomach! She arranged her blanket, padding it snugly around her feet, and sank into the corner of the seat for a snooze. Good night, Sylvia, old girl. Sweet dreams and a happy stomachachef' Instantly she bounced up. Oh my! I can't go to sleep now! Because once a girl said that before going to sleep, and she had the most miserable pain the whole next day, Goodness, that means no sleep till twelve tonight. But probably the porter will play Tiddly Winks with me, or maybe- Suddenly a banana was thrust in her face. My dear Miss Sylvia, allow me to offer your morning's breakfast. Fresh from the gardens of Tahiti! . . Oh! Oh but sir, I don't like bananas, and I'd rather wait until the next stop for my breakfast . . . Oh Madame, what a shame! Consider this rare delicacy, and drink in its aroma, its fine, squashy texture . . . But mister, my name isn't Sylvia, and you're annoying me! Poor Miss Buckingham wasn't used to such strange treatment when traveling, and she really was frightened! But that vulgar person went right on, as though he'd met her before. Sylvia, old girl, you're not half bad! Your nose just fits you, but your feet are too small. Now take my sister-in-law, there's a sensible . . . Mister! I won't have you discussing my feet! I'm proud of them, and what's more, l think you're very fresh! Go away. Go away! I5lI Miss Buckingham was now actually hugging the other side of the seat, and on the verge of calling a porter. Suddenly it dawned on her that he might be a little demented, and she sighed in relief. If she let him alone, or acted kindly toward him, he might go away. Madame Sylvia, I have a high pedigree, so there's no need to feel in- sulted! Do you feel kindly disposed enough to tell me your name? Because, personally, I really don't like the name Sylvia. You see, he took out his pipe, filled it, and leaned forward as if he sort of meant to stay. You see, I had an aunt named Sylvia, and, well ,.... He sized her up, and she twitched uncomfortably under his intent, mock-serious gaze, though she tried to smile understandingly., Um,I . . . really? Oh, you're warming up, aren't you? But, he continued, nonchalantly sucking his pipe, I-Ier feet were bigger than yours. That's what I liked about Aunt Sylvia. What did you say your name was? Uh . . . Cecily, she murmured in a sweet, sympathetic little voice. She hoped he wouldn't take out a knife and cut her. He stared at her. Cecily, you are a queer little thing! Say, did you think that . . . He threw back his head and began to chuckle. Then he laughed, and Cecily laughed, too. She couldn't help it, he laughed so nicelyl I-Ie started to roar, and soon Cecily was doubled up, too, and both were quite helpless. When the storm had subsided a little, he wiped his eyes and said, Cecily, old girl, you're not half bad. And I thought you really were . . . The porter was calling, I-Iicksville! Hicksville! All out! How would some breakfast agree with you? he asked. That would be lovely! she said. And, please, buy me some bananas. I do love bananas! ILSE EERDMANS I 62 J Days of School Daze lst Week Sept. 9, 1935 -- Christian High again opens doors to receive a large number of freshies and a larger number of old- timers. Sept. 10 - 390 students make resolu- tions to do better than they did last semester as regular classes start. Sept. ll - Hurrah! Our first vacation as we get the morning off to celebrate G. A. R. parade. Sept. 12 and 13 - Annual shifting of schedules until no one knows whether he is coming or going. 2nd Week Sept. 16 - Mr. lenne, former teacher at Christian High and now a minister in the Methodist Church, is our first guest speaker in chapel. Sept. 20 - Mr. Stuart leads devotionals and preaches someone else's sermon for a change. What a reliefl 3rd Week Sept. 23 - Student Participation Coun- cil gets formally organized for the year with Don Bouma at the head. Sept. 24 - We get the afternoon off to officially welcome the freshies at Garfield Park. ls my face red? ask the freshie girls. Sept. 25 - Senior Class holds first meeting and elects Don Bouma president. 4th Week Oct. 2 - Iunior Class meets for the first time and selects Al Ten Brink as their President. Oct. 3 - Noon Hour shortened to half hour so We can be dismissed at 2:30 and hear most of the World Series. What is this world coming to anyway? 5th Week Oct. 7 - Dr. Bob Iones, noted evangel- ist from Missouri, entertains us in chapel with his interesting witticism. P.S. - Now the boys know how to do their courting. Tsk. Tsk. Oct. 8 - Capt. Nelson from the Fire Department gives us annual fire-preven- tion talk which was preceded by a rec- ord-breaking fire drill. Oct. 9 - S. P. C. holds election for Forensic Manager and Student Manager ot Athletics. Results-Bob Lamberts for Forensics M a n a g e r. George Smith- Athletic Manager. 631 Sth Week Oct. 15 - Chapel exercises led by Rev. Dykstra of Iowa. The speaker, an emi- nent linguist, is the founder of the Chris- tian High School in the West. He char- acterized the lst chapter of Iohn's epistle as a perfect letter. 7th Week Oct. 21 - Lucille Steiginga entertains in chapel with a piano solo. Oct. 22 - S. P. C. in conjunction with the lnter-High School Student Council circulates petitions requesting that Ryer- son Library be reopened for use on Satur- days. Oct. 24 and 25 - Hurrayl Teachers' Convention. Students get two-day vaca- tion as teachers learn how it's to be done. 8th Week Oct. 28 - We return after vacation to find the lighting facilities in session room improved 100 per cent. CThanks to a gift of last year's seniorsl Another excuse for not studying in Session Room knocked down. Oct. 29 - Freshman Class holds organ- ization meeting and elects Bob Bolt, presi- dent. Annual open house held for parents of Christian High pupils. Oh happy dayl Oct. 30-Annual call issued for basket- ball aspirants. Result-Calvin gym over- flowed with everything from rubes to rookies. Nov. 1 - Prof. R. Stob gives address after leading chapel exercises. He tells us that education is not what it used to be-a life of leisure and luxury. lust as if we didn't know that. 9th Week Nov. 5 - Dr. Stoddard, noted agitator against lodges and secret societies, pays annual visit and addresses students. Nov. 6 - Miss Karsten, member of our faculty, entertains in chapel with a vocal solo. Nov. 8 - New members of Olympian Club spend the day with their pants in- side out for initiation. 10th Week Nov. ll -- A special assembly held to celebrate Armistice Day. Rev. B. Mulder, Chaplain of Christian Ex-Service Men's Club, expressed the wish that all nations should act toward each other as brothers and sisters, and we would have peace. ll guess the Rev. doesn't know brothers and sistersl Nov. 15 - Genevieve Venema enter- tains in chapel with a sneeze reading. llth Week Nov. 21 - Mr. Boersma, director of music at Christian High, pleases students with vocal selection in chapel. 12th Week Nov. 27 -- Thanksgiving Day Program sponsored by the K.K.K.'s. 13th Week Dec. 3 - lnter-Hi Student Council meets at Christian High as guest of the Christian High Student Council. Dec. 6 - Grandville and Christian High exchange pep meetings, preceding the night's basketball game, for the purpose of bettering the spirit between the two schools-and then Grandville comes back and trims us ll-8 in the opening game of the season. 14th Week Dec. ll - Christian wins its first game in battle with East Grand Rapids, 26-21. Dec. 12 - Here Comes the BRIDE and Mr. Fridsma snatches her off to Chicago for a four-day honeymoon in the Windy City. Dec. 13 - Movietone pictures in as- sembly, compliments of Chevrolet. 15th Week Dec. 20 - Rev. Everington gives an il- lustrated Christmas Lecture in chapel. Christian wallops Godwin, 43-16, to celebrate the beginning of C h r i s t m a s vacation. Christmas! And so, as Tiny Tim ob- served, God bless us every one. 17th Week Ian. 2 - We return to school with reso- lutions to do better in 1936. Report cards come out and parents say, Ditto, to our resolution. Ian. 3 - 75 per cent of above resolu- tions already broken. 18th Week Ian. 8 - Mr. Dornbush, faculty mem- ber, becomes seriously ill. 19th Week Ian. 15 - Teachers start slapping on the work hot and heavy as end of semes- ter nears. Ian. 17 - Towels and a handbag do- nated to the basketball team by the Ol. C.'s. CA gentle hint?l 20th Week Ian. 20 - Student Council holds open house meeting. Guests were pupils of the four Iunior Christian Highs. Ian. 24 - Mr. Post gives farewell talk to those graduating in February. CBoy, wasn't it fun to see those big seniors walk out with tears in their eyes?l Exam Week Ian. 27 - Half day of school. Ian. 30 - Whewl We wipe off the sweat of exams and resolve to really get down to business next semester. Ian. 31 - Big day for Christian. De- bate team takes first place in city tourna- ment. Basketball teams trim Belding. Chess teams win at Ottawa Hills in tour- nament. Second Semester lst Week Feb. 3 - Attendance at Christian in- creased as eighty new students arrive and thirty students leave. Feb. 5 - Seniors appear at school flashing their new class rings. Are we proud? 2nd Week Feb. 10 - Christian High closes down for day as Grand Rapids experiences worst snow storm in years. Feb. ll - We welcome Mrs. T. Haan as a permanent member of the faculty and Mr. Seven, who has been absent for more than a year. Feb. 13-Dr. Stevenson, noted evangel- ist and educator, addresses student body on Great Men l Have Known. The speaker gave us the outstanding char- acteristics of these men, all his personal friends-William I. Bryan, B. Hinsdale, William R. Harper, and Billy Sunday. Special assembly conducted by Stu- dent Council to celebrate Courtesy and Clean-up Week. Guest speakers from Mt. Mercy Academy, as well as local talent, were featured on the program. 3rd Week Feb. 17 - Basketball team fights snow storm to reach Belding and defeats them 27-15. lncidentally, the boys find out that the school is 70 per cent girls and all of a sudden everyone wishes to be snow- bound there. Feb. 18 - Rev. Harry C. Bolbee, Gen- eral Secretary of the Lord's Day Alliance, is guest speaker in chapel. Defend, pre- serve, and protect the Sabbath Day, was his admonition. Feb. 21 - Dr. P. Hoekstra, Professor of History at Calvin College, is outside speaker at Washington Day Assembly. He spoke briefly on the subject Wash- ington the Unknown, touching on points of interest in his life as soldier, statesman, and citizen. Debaters travel to Lansing and are beaten in state tournament. 4th Week Feb. 25 - Dr. Ruth Quigley and Dr. E. B. Anderson address student body on Social Hygiene and Sex Education. Feb. 26 - Recreation committee starts a series of noon-hour motion pictures to be given weekly without charge to the student body. Feb. 27 - Rev. Harry Dykstra speaks in chapel, narrating some of his experi- ences as missionary among the Chinese. Is my face green? as freshies receive official initiation and parade around school all sheiked up. Feb. 28 - Special pep assembly pre- ceding Holland Christian game. Rich Sieswerda, alumnus, entertained with his inimitable wit. 5th Week Mar. 6 - Recreation committee again sponsors free motion pictures at noon. Sth Week Mar. ll - Prayer Day. Special outside speaker, Rev. E. Masselink, points out the need for prayer, s t r e s s i n g especially pending war in Europe and present un- employment problem in America. At noon motion-picture entertainment for the students. Mar. 13 - The Kent Quartet favors us with musical numbers. We learn the South'n method of hanging up your clothes. I 7th Week Mar. 17 - Moving pictures through the courtesy of the Chevrolet Motor Com- pany. Mar. 18 - Professor M. Wyngaarten of Calvin College Seminary graphically de- scribes his trip abroad. 651 8th Week Mar. 27 - Emblem Staff sponsors pie sale to build up depleted finances. 9th Week Mar. 31 - Mrs. Haan leads the singing in chapel. Result: We suddenly remem- ber that we are expected to sing and show marked improvement. April l-8 - Mr. Stuart conducts special Lenten chapel services. Home and out- side musical talent featured. 10th Week April 6 - Rev. Lee S. Huizenga, mis- sionary to China, addresses the student body. April 7 - Rev. Harry Dykstra speaks in chapel. Afterwards he instructs stu- dents interested on missions in vocational talk. April 9-13 - Spring Vacation, and fine weather, too. llth Week April 16 - Dr. Broodman, dentist and president of our school board, gives voca- tional talk. 12th Week April 23 - Dr. Iohn Dykstra, of Central Reformed Church, comes to us with ap- peal for safer driving. 13th Week April 30 - A Capella Choir renders numbers in chapel from a specially erected platform. 14th Week May 4 - We learn from Girls' Glee Club when Big Brown Bear says, Wuff! CHe says it several timesl May 5 - To victors in forensics, and to first team debaters, go miniature shields. To Marjory Vanden Berg - a Gruen watch for her winning essay. Winifred Molemaker delivers her oration, More than Raimentf' 1 May 6 - ln the district contest she places first - pioneer for Christian High in district competition. May 8 - Basketball teams are award- ed sweaters and letters. Christian High turns out for the senior program at Ot- tawa High auditorium. 16th Week May 22 - The Iunior class entertains the departing seniors at Central Re- formed church. Exam Week Iune - Exams. What can I say? Graduation Exercises. F are-welll Patrons We take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to those who have financially aided in making this Memoir a success. We are sure your patronage would be appreciated by them. A Friend Century Fuel and Materials Christian High Book Store Commercial Printing Co. De lager Fuel Co. De Kruyter Hardware De Luxe Gardens Faingold Photo Studio Goudzwaard C., Fuel G. R. Calendar Co. Gritter Realty Co. Groen, Wm. G Son, Hardware Hekrnan Furniture Co. Hulst and Mandemaker, Dry Cleaners Huttinga Shoe Store Idsinga Hardware Iurries Furniture Co. Kolkman Furniture Co. Oom's Hardware Poel, C. H., Optometrist Poskey's Garage Ritzema, Art, Men's Shop Spoelstra's Dry Goods Steenstra G Son, Bakery Van's Pharmacy Vredevoogd Bros. Furn. Co. 539 Century, S. W 522 Leonard, N. W 384 Hall, S. W Madison Square, S. E 1513 Lake Dr., S. E ' 41 Monroe, N. W 602 Leonard, N. W 906 Division, S 831 Chicago Dr., S. W 1600 Grandville, S. W 1400 Buchanan, S. W 1123 Chicago Dr., S. W 816 Leonard, N. W 1225 Alpine, N. W 1428 Plainfield, N. W 651 Eastern, S. E 755 Eastern, S. E 510 Leonard, N. W Division Ave., S 420 Leonard, N. W 750 Franklin, S. E 1132 Chicago Dr., S. W 801 Madison, S. 'E 1423 Grandville, S. W The group pictures in this Memoir are the product of the FAINGOLD STUDIOS 1651 Autographs COMPLIMENTS OF Hekman Biscuit Co GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN ISSJ Humor Al. Ten Brink: As I wandered along I observed an equine quadruped deprived of its ocular facilities. Mr. Driesens: Aw, call it a blind cat, and quit your jabbering. T C H T Mr. Post fteaching different business organizations to the Economics classl: I see in the paper that a widower with nine children out in Kansas has married a widow with seven children. Henry Timmer: That certainly is a good example of merger isn't it? T C H T Henry Van Baalen fwriting a letter to Frank Boumali Sir, my typist being a lady cannot take down what I think of you. I being a gentleman, cannot write it. You, being neither, can guess it alll TCHT Beggar Cwalking down street one dayl: Got a dime for a sandwich, mister? Mr. Stuart fshowing Scotch traitslz Le-t's see the sandwich. TCHT Seven Ages of a Freshie: lst age-Sees the school. 2nd age-Wants it. 3rd age-Hustles to get it. 4th age-Decides to be satisfied with only half of it. 5th age-Becomes still more moderate. 6th age-Now content to be satisfied with a strip of it. 7th age-Finally gets the strip. T C H T Don Bouma: Where I come from men are men! Bud Hendrickson: Is that why you had to leave? T C H T Mr. De Vroome fexplaining the inter- nal structure of the worml: I must ask you to give all your attention to me. It will be absolutely impossible for you to form a true concept of this creature unless you keep your eyes fixed on me. T C H T The 4th period Economics class was tremendously noisy. Mr. Post, at the time, was in the office when suddenly there carne a knock at the door. A profound silence ensued, the door opened and a slim young man walked in-Mr. Dom- bush by name. Ken. Konyndyk Cfrom rear of the rooml: Oh, is that all? TCHT Ted Oegema asked Mr. Zylstra to be brutally frank in his estimate of his Wash- ington Birthday Address. Mr. Zylstra: All I can say is the quota- tions are fine. TCHT Something different, one would say: Where can a man buy a cap for his knee? Or a key to the lock of his hair? Can his eyes be called an academy Because there are pupils there? In the crown of his head what gems are found? Who travels the bridge of his nose? Can he use when shingling the roof of his house, the nails on the ends of his toes? Can the crook of his elbows be sent to jail? If so, what did he do? How does he s h a r p e n his shoulder blades? I'll be kicked if I know, do you? Can he sit in the shade of the palm of his hand? Or beat the drum of his ear? Does the calf of his leg eat the corns on his toes? If so, why not grow corn on the ear? TCHT A special meeting was being held to take up the matter of better roads. The speaker of the evening, Mr. DeHaan, concluded his fervent appeal with this exhortation: Let's all get our heads together for a block pavement. TCHT Did you know that Mr. Zylstra has to stand on a chair to brush his teeth? At a recent faculty meeting Mr. Drie- sens was telling a very fascinating story that went something like this: A man had an operation on the brain. When the doctors had the brain lying on the table he walked out on them, and he couldn't be found until last April. Miss Zandstra: What had he been do- ing in the meantime? Mr. Driesens: Serving third term in Congress. Autographs COMPLIMENTS OF DIVISION AT FRANKLIN U01 Probable New Books n xx u Cosmetics .............. Ioan Dekker Care of the Hair . . .Gordon Lamberts Going Steady? ..... Bud Hendrickson Reducing Tactics ..... Helen Pylman Personality Plus ....... Ruth Iurgens L.. C H L. Nellie Van Herp: You talk a lot less since you got married. What has changed you? Mr. Fridsma: i'My wife thinks I'm the smartest man on earth and I have to be very careful of what I say. T.C1-IT. Iudge: So you broke an umbrella on his head? What have you to say? Phil Kroon: It was an accident, sir. Iudge: I-low could it be an accident? Phil: Well, I had no intention of break- ing the umbrella. TC1-Ii. Martha Alofs CTO Claire Iean Hoffman with whom she had been fighting inces- santlyl: You 'Tale of Two Cities,' you 'David Copperfieldf you - Miss Zandstra: Here, you girls mustn't fight like this. Whats the trouble? Martha Alofs: l'm just giving her the Dickins. L. CH 1. Claude Pikaart: I saw a lion that was exactly thirty-four feet long. Dean Van Den Berg: Boy, that's some lying. ..... C H ..- Q Roger Prose 'and Eleanor Heetderks were reciting poetry together one eve- ning when Roger came through with a masterpiece that went something like this: For beauty I am not a star, There are others more handsome by far, But my face I don't mind it, Because I'm behind it, It's the people in front that I jarl l u TCH? Mr. Seven is just plainly telling Mr. Zylstra to watch his step because he says, a bachelor never makes the same mistake once. 1. C H -.- Tom Thomasma: Say Amy, what's the latest in men's clothing? Arny Knol: Women 711 Lillian Boonstra: Miss Vander Mey, do you know how to play golf? Miss Vander Mey: Goodness, no. I wouldn't even know how to hold the caddy. CI-I1 Neal Rickers: Did you know that Mr. Vanden Berg is a pessimist? Ioe Schaafsrna: No, how do you know? Neal: Because I saw him wearing sus- penders and a belt both at the same time. lCH-1 Bob Lamberts Csometirne in the futurei: Aren't you a policeman now, Heinie? Henry Hekman: You're right and it's quite a job. Bob: What are your rewards for long years of service? Heinie: Well, after ten years you get a silver stripe and after fifteen years of service you get a gold stripe. Bob: What do you get after twenty- five years of service? Heinie: Flat feet. TCH, Eleanor Hoogsteen: My young sister always asks the price of anything new that I happen to be wearing. Genevieve Ruster: What has she been trying to find out now? Eleanor: She wanted to know how much I paid for this dress. Genevieve: What an inquisitive crea- ture! How much did you tell her? CI-Ii. Places of interest to certain individuals: Miss Zandstra .............. Iandorf's Bud DeVries ...... Morrow's Nut House Miss Karsten ................. Siege1's Millicent Baker ..... Peck's Drug Store Al Ten Brink ...... 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