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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1938 volume:

THE MEMOIR THE ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME XV IUNE, 1938 O 0 O FOREWORD It is the hope of the Senior Class that by means of this publication, the moments of fond reminiscing may be made clearer, that the vic- tories and defeats, joys and sorrows, things accomplished and those left unaccomplished, may be brought back to mind, sharp edges softened and mellowed with the passing of time. By means of this publication it is our earnest wish that those who have made possible our Christian High School may see that their efforts have reaped a golden harvest of results. It is with deepest grati- tude that the Class of '38 offers you this lasting token of appreciation. The high ideals and strict sense of honor taught in Christian High have been firmly ingrafted in each one of the students, and Christian High has gained for itself a group of staunch and ever loyal supporters. ORDER OF CONTENTS EOREWORD DEDICATION ALMA MATER ADMINISTRATION SENIORS CLASSES ACTIVITIES LITERARY CALENDAR PATRONS HUMOR DEDICATION For his sound judgment and kindly advice, for his straightforward man- ner and true devotion, the Class of 1938 deems it a happy privilege to dedicate this fifteenth Volume ot the Memoir to the REVEREND WILLIAM STUART REV. WILLIAM STUART He that is slow to cmger is better than the mightyg And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh CI city. e-Bible t will be lord over myself, ff Goethe :hai EDUCATION The best property is thot which o iriori com corry with him if shipwrecked, cmd compelled to Swim oshoref' - Aritistheries Whence is thy leolrriing? l-loth thy toil O'er books consumed the rriidriight oil? -Guy HDMINISTRQTIVE The School Board Rev. H. Bel H. Broene S. Schaafsma I. Hekmcm H. Holtvluwer President Secretary Treasurer Dr. G. I. Broadman Prol. H. Dekker Prof. H. Ryskamp E. Fryling I. Vander Wal Vice-President Chairman CHGHYIIGU Educational Com Finance Com. Tempus fugit. lt seems but yesterday that the Class of l937 marched through the portals of Christian l-ligh into the world and here someone tells me that the editor of the Memoir is Waiting for a message from the Board to the Class of l938. Let me begin by assuring you that the Board rejoices with you and that we extend to you our heartiest congratulations as well as our sincere wishes for success. Youth is the time of hope and ideals, of vigor and ambition. Graduation time is one of the high spots that seems to bring the realization of our ambitions quite near. The panoramic View seems alluring. Your parents may face the future with misgiving but you are undaunted. This is as it ought to be. There is not a person in the world who has as much reason to be optimistic as a Christian young man or young Woman. God is on your side. The promises of God are your heritage. Why then should you feel discour- aged? lf you walk in Gods Way you cannot fail. On the other hand, youth also is the time of vanity. The danger of making snap judgment, of choosing wrong vocations, of accepting false standards of value, of being driven by impure motives into unchristian conduct is ever present. Your parents and your teachers have tried to condition you so that you might not be sidetracked. Christian High was established so that you might be thoroughly furnished unto every good work. Your teachers have worked for a mere stipend, the school board members have been willing to donate their services and your parents have been making great sacrifices so that you might live right in the sight of God and man. The school has served you, now is the time for you to serve your school. The best way to serve your school is to lead a life of service to God and man. The world counts those great who lord it over others. God calls those great who humble themselves and minister unto their fellowmen. Not what you get nor what you take from others counts but what you give. Remember the Words of Channing: i'The greatest man is he who chooses right with invincible resolution, who resists the sorest temptation from within and from Without, who bears the heaviest burdens cheerfully, who is calmest in storms and most fearless under menace and frowns, whose reliance on truth, on virtue, on God, is most unfalteringf' or better still, the Words of lesus: Whosoever will be great among you shall be your minister, for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. E101 Il MR. E. R. POST Wit, like money, bears cm extra Value when it is rung down- - immediately it is wcmtedf' We Douglas lerrold TOP ROW Miss Elizabeth Musselman, AB., Western State Teachers College. Shorthand, Typing. Mr. B. Fridsma. AB., Calvin College, Columbia University, University ot Michigan. German, Latin. Mr. Claus Beukema, A.B., University ot Michigan. Mr. Clarence Pott. AB., Calvin College, A.M., Uni- versity of Michigan, English, Debating. Mrs. Trena Haan, Western State Teachers College AB. Calvin College. Music, English, Arithmetic. Calvin College, A M, Inorganic Sciences, Mathematics. MIDDLE ROW Mr. I-'rank Vanden Berg, Michigan State Teachers College, B,Accts,, Davenport-Mclsaclilan lnstitute. Bookkeeping. Mr. Sidney Stuk. A B., Calvin College, University ol Michigan. Government, Economics, Commercial Geography. Miss Helen M. Zcrndstm, A.B., Western State Teachers College, University of Chicago. English, Art, Dean ot Girls. Mr. Renne I. Dornbush, AB., Western State Teachers College, A,M., University of Michigan. Shorthand, Commercial Law. Mr. M. H. De Vroome, AB., Calvin College, M.Sc., University of Michigan. Organic Sciences, Mathematics. Mr. I. I. Fles, Muskegon Commercial College. Salesmansliip, Librarian. BOTTOM ROW Miss Frances Vander Mey, AB, Calvin College, A.M., University oi Michigan. History, Latin, linglish. Rev. William Stuart, H.B.S., Netherlands, Calvin College, BD., Princeton Seminary, University ol Leipsig. Bible, Church History Mr. E. R. Post, Calvin College, A B , A M., University of Michigan, Principal. 12 Mr. Frank I. Driesens, Calvin College, AB, Mich' igan State Teachers College, University ol Michigan Modern Languages, History, Registrar: Mr. Iohn De Haan. Calvin College, AB., Western State Teachers College, A M., University ol Michigan. Mathematics, Physics, Latin. Miss Wilhelmincr Vertregt, AB Calvin College, Northwestern University. English. SENICDRS ROBERT BOLT He is a leader of men and a wise leader. Tennis Team '36, '37, '38, S.P.C. '36, Chess Club '36, Class Pres. '36, '37, '38, Olympian Club '37, '38, Sec'y '38, Basketball lst Team '36, '37, '38, Ping Pong '38, Em- blem Stall Editor-in-Chief '38. WILLIAM IOLING No question is ever settled until it is settled right. Basketball '36, '37, '38, S,P.C '36, Golt Team '36, '37, Emblem Statt, Bus. Man. '38, Olympian Club '38, Ping Pong Club '38 Class Treas. '36, '37, '38, Memoir Statt, Bus. Man. '38. PETER DE IONG Talent is that which is in a mans power! Genius is that in whose power a man is. Tennis Team '35, '36, '37, S.P.C, '35, '37, Treas. '37, A Cappella Choir '37, '38, Boys' Glee Club '37, '38, Quartet '36, '37, '38, Class Vice-Secy.-Treas. '37, '38, Ping Pong Club '38, Olympian Club '38, Memoir Staff,Ass't Bus. Manager. N3 f Class Officers T141 IOHN VANDEN BERG The word impossible is not in my dictionary. Class of '38-Vice-Pres. '36, '37, '38, Golf '37, '38, Basketball '36, '37, '38, Emblem Staff '37, '38, Ping Pong '37, '38, Olympian Club '37, '38 ADRIAN KOERT Conduct is three-tourths ot life. Olympian Club '36, '37, Emblem Staff '38, Class of '38 SeC'y '38. REV. W. STUART. Sponsor GERDA BOSSCHER ln framing an artist, art hath thus decreed, To make some good, but others to exceed. Girls' Glee Club '37, '38, Art Editor, Memoir. WILLIAM IOLING No question is ever settled until it is settled right. Basketball '36, '37, '38, Student Council '36, Golf '36, '37, Emblem Staff Bus. Man. '38, Olympian Club '38, Ping Pong '38, Class Treas. '38, Memoir Staff Bus. Manager, LEE VEHDUIN For he was studiousf' Boys' Glee Club '36, '37, '38, A Cappella '35, S.O.S. '37, '38, Pres., Chess Club '37, Secy.- Treas, '38, Ping Pong '38, Memoir Staff - Photo Editor. PETER DE IONG Talent is that which is in a man's power! Genius is that in Whose power a man is. Tennis Team '35, '36, '37, S.P.C. '35, '37, Treas. '37, A Cappella Choir '37, '38, Boys' Glee Club '37, '38, Quartet '36, '37, '38, Class Vice-Secy.-Treas. '37, '38, Ping Pong Club '38, Olympian Club '38, Memoir Statt,Ass't Bus. Manager. LILLIAN VAN BAALEN A perfect woman, nobly planned To Warn, to comfort, and com- mand. Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, Corn- mercial Club '36, '37, Pres., A Cappella '37, '38, K.K.K. '37, '38, Vice-Pres., Ping Pong '37, '38, Manager, Memoir Assistant Editor. Memoir Staff E151 IOHN VAN DELLEN With music strong I come, Class Secy. '36, '37, '38, A Cap- pella '36, '37, '38, Boys' Glee Club '36, '37, '38, Quartet '36, '37, '38, Tennis Team '36, '37, '38, Olympian '37, '38, Forensic Man- ager '38, Emblem Staff '37, '38, Ping Pong '37, '38, Memoir Editor- in-Chief. CHRIS DE WINTER Thy wit makes others Witty. Memoir Humor Editor. MARI ORIE VANDENBERG Friendship is love, without either flowers or veil. Chr. Ethics Club '36, B.A.C. '37, '38, Pres. '38, Emblem Staff, Lit. Aiast. '38, Memoir Staff, Lit. Ed. JAY POLL A man he seems of cheerful yes- terdays And confident tomorrowsf' Student Council '36, A Cappella '37, '38, Boys' Glee Club '37, '38, Quartet '37, '38, Ping Pong '38, S.O.S. Pres, '38, Red Cross Pres. '38, Memoir Staff. Ass't Business Manager. MR. I. DE HAAN, Sponsor ALADDIN BROENE When Duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, l can! Basketball '36, '37, '38, Student Council '36, Olympian Club '38, Ping Pong '38. GLADYS IORDAN What ha piness the maid attends, ln cheergil labor while each day she spends. Com'l Club '36, Glee Club '36, Orchestra, Ensemble '37, '38. HAROLD HOMAN Ol every noble work the silent part is best, Ol all expression that which can' not be expressed. IEAN HEI-ITHUIS She won our lasting friendship and confidence combined. Girls' Cwlee Club '36, '37, Chr. Ethics '36, S.O.S. Sec. '37, '38, K.K.K. '37, Ping Pong '38. PETER TIMMER Not that l love studying less, but lun more. Ping Pong Club '37, 38. THERESSA START To speak gently, 'tis a little thing dropped into the heart's deep we, . K.K.K, '37, '38. HEHMAN BROENE Words are the monument of thought. Debate '36, '37, '38, Boys' Glee- Club '36, '37, '38, Student Coun- '36, Oratory '37, Emblem Stall I 16 WINNIE TOERING A pleasing personality is a great asset. Girls' Com'l Club, '38. ELMEH LAUTENB ACH The mildest manners with the bravest mind. BETTY BOUMA Determined to Win, no matter what the obstacle. i..K.K. 38, MINNXE VELDSMA Quiet, but full ol friendliness and thought. 8.A.C. '37, '38. HARRIET SMIT She was too wise to err, Too good to be unkind. Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, Chr. Ethics '36, K.K.K. '37, '38, Ping Pong '38, S,O.S. '38, A Cappella '38. ROBERT ZAAGMAN The virtue lies in the struggle, not the prize, Pied Cross '36, Orchestra Ensem- ble '37, '38. CAROLYN KOSTER By diligence she wins her way. Chr. Ethics, Secy. '36, Charmahn Club '36, '37, '38, Vice-Pres. '36, S.O.S. '37, Treas. '38. HELEN WIERSMA Most gaily wise, Most innocently loved. A Cappella '36, '37, '38, Orches- tra '37, '38, Ping Pong '33 SIDNEY ROEDE For great and low there's but one i t 'Tigsthat each man shall do his best. S.O.S. '37. ALICE DE BRUINE She is quiet, peaceloving, and true. Com'l Club '36, '37, Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, Orchestra '37, '38. IANET DE HAAN Modest wisdom and a spirit of friendliness were hers. Com'l Club '36, '38, Chr. Ethics '36, Girls' Glee Club '36, A Cap- pella '37, '38, K.K.K. '37, '33, Pres., Ping Pong '38. DOROTHY IBERSHOF , A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. A Cappella '36, '37, Ethics '36, K.K,K. '38. '38, Chr. ROBERT SCHAAFSMA And when a lady's in the case You know all other things give place. Stamp Club '36, Chess Club '37, gglf Team '37, Ping Pong Club IEAN VAN WESEP She won our lasting friendship and confidence combined. Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, Chr. Ethics '36, Chess Club '36, B,A.C. '37, Gen Adj. '33 Iwi HENRY TIMMER A man ol silence is a man of sense. HELEN VANDER IAGT Good sense and good nature are never separated. Girls' Com'l Club '36, B.A.C, '36, '37, Glee Club '37, '38, A Cap- pella '37, '38, Ping Pong Club '38. PETER DICK As he thinketh in his heart, so is he. GENEVIEVE VENEMA Ioyous! How could she be otherWise. Com'l Club '36, K.K.K. '36, '37. ' , Chr. Ethics '36, Ping Pong ',', .,.'37,'38,ACap- 38 37 38 SOS pella '37, 38. DOUGLAS VANDER KAMP Steady, straight-forward with strong, irresistible logic. Chess Club '36, '37, '38, Boys' Glee glub '37, '38, Ping Pong '37, '3 . ANNETTE DOEZEMA She's always happy and care- free. A Cappella '36, '37, '38, COI1'1'l Club '36, '37, K.K.K. '38, Ping Pong '33 ROB ERT DATEMA Let's be comfortable. Ping Pong Club '37, '33 CLARISSA HOFMEYER A delicate girl and slender With locks oi dark brown hair. Student Council '36, K.K.K. '37. EUGENE BROWER He speaks, behaves and acts just as he ought. Goli Team '35, '36, '37, Basketball '36, '37 2nd team, '38 lst team: Olympian Club '38, Ping Pong Club '38. MARIAN SWART Sometimes from her eyes I did receive fair speechless messages. Chr. Ethics '365 Com'l Club '36s B.A.C. '37. MAE TIDDENS O lovely eyes oi azure Clear as the water of a brook that runs Limpid and laughing in the sum- mer sun! Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, B.A.C. '37, '38, Secy., A Cappella '38, FLORENCE KUIPERS Sweetness never goes out of fashion. Red Cross '36, Debate '36, '37, Orchestra '37, '38, K.K.K. '37, '38. LAWRENCE ALKEMA True courage like timber never weakens. Olympian Club '36, Ping Pong Club '38, Chess Club '38. HARRIET DE HOEK She is just the quiet kind whose nature never varies. 1B WENDELL BONNEMA Serene and resolute and still and calm and self-possessed. Olympian Club '37, '38, Ping Pong Club, Treas., '38. MAXINE RYSKAMP Life has a loveliness to sell Music like a curve of gold. Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, '38, Chr. Ethics '36, K.K.K. '37, '38. ARTHUR VAN TUINEN A tower of strength is an honest man. Basketball, Znd team, '36, '37, lst team, '38, Olym ian Club '38, Ping Pong Club 68. KATHRYN B OUMAN Silence sweeter is than speech. Girls' Glee Club '38. ROBERT HOEKMAN His limbs were cast in manly mold For hardy sports or contest bold. Basketball '36, '37, '38, Ping Pong '37, '38, Golf '37, '38, Olympian Club '37, '38. CAROL HAGER Her heart is always doing lovely things. B.A.C. '38, ORWIN VANDER TIL Young fellows will be young fellows. LOUISE HOEKZEMA Happ and llippani, with a touch of daring, M.C.C. '36, '37, Girls' Glee Club '37, Ping Pong '38, IAY PENNXNG Care comes, and care goes, so why care? Ping Pong '37, 38. GENEVA RODENHOUSE She moves with quiet dignity She makes a welcome entre' any- where, B,A.C. '37, '38, Com'l Club '37, Red Cross '37, '38. IOHN PENNING My tongue within my lips l reign For who talks much must talk in vain. HARRIET BEL lI's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. K.K.K. '37, '38. SIDNEY LAUTENBACH Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, Band '36, '37, Ping Pong '38. GERTRUDE HOLWERDA Thy spirilt of independence let me share. Glee Club i iw: LF 4 19 NICK MULLER The manly part is to do with might and main what you can. Class Treas, '36, '37, Olympian Club '36, '37, '38, Ping Pong '36, '37, '38, Boys' Glee Club '36, Em- blem Stafl '38, Advertising Mana- ger. ELEANOR GOULOOZE Happiness is a natural flavor lrom the seed of kindness. Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, '37, Girls Co'1 Club Vice-Pres, '36, '37, '38, K.K.K. '37, '38. LENA TIEMEYER Few things are impossible to dili- gence and skill. Charmahn Club, '37, Pres, '38, Girls' Glee Club Accornpanist '38, Red Cross '38. IEANETTE BOUMA O saw ye the lass wi' the bonnie blue een? Her smile was the sweetest thar ever was seen. Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, '38, BEN POST Honor lies in honest toil. Chess Club '36, Tennis Team '37, '38, Ping Pong Club '38. ERNESTINE VENEMA As independent as the Statue ot Liberty. A Cappella Choir '36, '37, '38, Chess Club '36, '37, '38, B.A.C. '37, '38, Girls' Glee Club '37, '38, Ping Pong Club '37, '38. IAY NEWHOF An atfable and courteous gentle- man. EDWIN VEEN There is nothing like fun, is there? IEANNE BOSHOVEN A rare combination of frolic and lun, Who relishes a joke and delights in a pun, Com'l Club '36, '37, Chess Club '36, '37, Chr. Ethics '36, B.A.C. '37, '38, A Cappella '37, '38, Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, '38, Ping Pong Club '38. WILLIAM VANDER VENNEN A Thou hast no sorrow in thy soul, ,A ,N: I no winter in thy year. I ...,, , .. Class Vice-Secy.-Treas. '36, Or- - 15 -5 ' chestra '36, '3, '38, S.O.S. '38, , Gen. Adj. '36, A Cappella '37, gm '38, Ping Pong Club '3 , '38. Qlb- FRANCIS Porrzn ' A f l As merry as the day is long. ' .N 5 ,. ... xrssf- -- FRANKLIN WIERSUM , Live truely and then life shall be . nf ik-r 5 a great and noble creed, Y .5 Ping Pong Club '37, 38, I RUTH PRINS 'Tis good nature only that wins the heart. K.K.K. '36, Pres. '37, '38, Gen. Adj. '38, Com'l Club '37, Ping Pong '37, '38. l . . . :. 3 i , DON VAN FAROWE fm ,,,., Care to our coffin adds a nail, no - , doubt, 35512:-g5 r. And every grin so merry draws ,-if one out. ' EE: .,e .Ql.v 20 HARHIET VANDENBERG Laughing eyes and tugitivef' DICK POST What should a man do but be merry? MARIAN TER VEEN Merriment is a philosophy well understood. Commercial Club '36, '37. IAMES KOSTER A very honest-hearted fellow. A Cappella '36, '37s Glee Club '36, '37, '38, Ping Pong '37, '38, Band '37, '38, Olympian Club '37, '38, Athletics Manager '38. IEANNETTE KWANTES Her merry laughing eyes of brown Coax a smile out of each frown. Chr. Ethics Club '36, S.O,S. '37, '38, K.K.K. '37, '38, Treas. ROBERT BOS A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men. Chess Club '36, '37, '38, Boys' glee Club '37, '38, Cheerleader ANNE SCHNEIDER The only way to have a friend is to be one. K.K.K. '37, '38, Girls' Glee Club '37, '38, l l HERMAN HOEKSEMA Bounded in his nature, infinite in his desire. LEILA VISSER A something in her presence and her ways, That makes her beautiful beyond the reach Oi mere external beauty. Girls' Glee Club '36, B.A.C. '38, CHARLES FEENSTRA Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright. Chess Club '36, '37, '38, Stamp Club '37. IO ANN MASSELINK The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known, Charmahn Club '38. STANLEY MULDER Well, sir, I look for happy times. ESTHER VAN'T HOF The dimple in her cheek betrays her cheery nature. Student Council '36, K.K.K. '36, '37, '38. ROBERT DEN BRABER Mine's not an idle course. Chess Club '36, '37, '38, Tennis Ping Pong Club '38, S.O,S EDYTHE VRIELAND The mildest manners and the gen- tlest heart. A Cappella '36, '37, '38, Com- mercial Club '36, '37, B.A.C. '38. LOUIS VANDERTIL There's honesty, manhood, and good fellowship in thee. Basketball, Znd Team, '36, lst Team Basketball '37, '38, Golf '37, '38, Blogs' Glee Club '38, ggympian '31 Ping Pong Club ANNARUTH FIK Good nature is the beauty of the mind. MARIE DANHOF To look on the bright side is to look on the right side. Girls' Glee Club '37, '38, Red Cross '38. B OWENA SELVIUS From little sparks may burst a mighty flame. Girls' Glee Club '36, A Cappella '36, '37, '38, B.A.C. '37, '38, Red Cross '38. MIKE RITSEMA He is a persistent man who thwarted once, will try again. Chess Club '36, S.P.C. '37, Ping Pong Club '38. FLORENCE ORNEE What sweet delight, a quiet life affords. Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, A Cap- pella Choir '37, '33, K.K.K. '37, '38, Girls' Com'l Club '37, '38, Orchestra '37, '33, Ping Pong Club '37, WILLIAM VANDER HOVEN He kicks aside an idle stone and kplods on, Chess Club '36, '37, '38, Pres. '38 MARGARET WESTENBURG I work for knowledge, not notoriety. A Ca ,fella '36, Charmahn Club '36, '38, Senior Girls' Glee Club '38, PAUL VAN DEN BERG Think all you speak, but speak not all you think, Golf Team '35, '36, '37, Ping Pong Club '37, '3B. HENRIETTA MULD ER Deeds are better things than words are. ROY VANDER VENNEN His soul ol melody found exprese sion in His gentle touch on his violin. Orchestra '36, '37, '38. ANGELYN FEENSTRA One, who, calm and true, Lite's highest purpose under- stood. Chess Club '36, Girls' Glee Club '37, B.A.C., General Adj. '37, '38, S.O.S., Treas. '38, Ping Pong '38, A Cappella '38. IENNIE MUIDERMAN Ever loyal, ever true To the task she had to do. A Capgella '36, '37, '38, Girls' Com'l lub '38. Ex 3 ,. if tw 4' if - all sa... ., ..... ,- mg. ...., - ts ,.,,,,. ' ab' l221 BETTY ANEMA Always merry and never glum Makes a bright and cheerful chumf' Com'l Club '36, Chr. Ethics '36, Girls' Glee Club '37, K.K,K. '37, liggqg Pong Club '38, A Cappella THEODORE ANEMA Sir, your wit ambles well, it goes easily. Chess Club '36, Olympian Club '37, '38, Ping Pong '37, '38, Em- blem Stalt '38. GRACE MONSMA Silence is a blessing. Girls' Commercial Club '36, '37, Girls' Glee Club '37, '38, K.K.K. '37, '3B. BERNARD DE BOE He whose inborn worth his acts command, Oi gentle soul, to human race, a friend. Chess Club '36, '37, '38, Stamp Club '37, KATHERINE BOUMA How beautiful is modesty, It winneth upon all beholdersf' MARTIN SMITH There's honesty, manhood and good fellowship in thee. Chess Club '36, '37, Secy.-Treas. Ping Pong '38, Golf '36, '37, BERNARD HAAN Serene and resolute and still And calm and sell-possessed. A Cap ella '36, '37, '38, Boys' Glee Cllub '36, '37, '38, Emblem Staff '38. DEANETTA VANDE RIET But all things else about her drawn From Maytime and the cheerful dawn. B.A,C. '37, '38. ALYCE ROSEMA Winning is her way and pleasant is her smile. Commercial Club '36, Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, '38, A CCIDPQUCI Choir '36, '37, '38, Ping Pong 38, ALLAN VANDER BEE True courage liketimber, never weakens. Ping Pong '37, '38, O1YmPiGY1 Club '37, '38. LEONA RITZEMA Oi such a merry, nimble, stirring spirit. Girls' Glee Club '37, A Cappella '38, K.K.K. '37, Secy. '38, PHIQ Pong '38. RUTH HARKES Thine merry, stirring spirit lendeth itself to thy speech. Commercial Club '36, Chr. Ethics '36, B.A.C, '38, Ping Pong 38. CORNELIA PYPE All who joy would win Must share it, for happiness was born a twin. Commercial Club '36, B.A,C. '37, HENRY MUYSKENS He had a head to contrive, and a hand to persuade, and a hand to execute any mischieif' u 231 ROBERT REITSEMA Speech is the golden harvest that iolloweth the flowering of thought. A Cap ella Choir '36, '37, '38, Boys' Glee Club '36, Basketball '36, '37, '38, Debate '36, '37, '38, Tennis Team '37, Emblem Staff '37, News Ed. '38, Lit. Assoc., Pre-Pierian '37, Olympian '38, Ping Pong '38. LOIS OOM She speaketh not and yet there lies a Conversation in her eyes. Glee Club '36, '37, Chr. Ethics Club '36, A Cappella '37, '38, B.A.C. '38. CAROLYN SCHOLTENS And the expression of her girl- hood Was a brave, bold spirit. 6.P.C, '36, '37, Girls' Glee Club 137: IA Cappella '37, '38, KICK. 35, 37, '38, Ping Pong Club '38, Emblem Staff '38, Debate '38 WILMA WALSTRA Her face betokened all things dear and good. LEN WESTRA I am a man: nothing that is human do l think unbecoming to me. DENA SCHIPPER When two friends get together There is much to talk over. Girls' Com'l Club '36, Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, '38, A Cappella '36, '37, '38, Girls' Chr. Ethics 36, B.A.C. '37, Ping Pong '38, IEAN GRITTER Laughter is best: sing through the night of it. Chr. Ethics '36. MARIOHIE SCHOLS As full ol spirit as the month of May. Chr, Ethics '36, Stamp Club '36, Girls' Glee Club '36, 37, B.A.C. '37, '38, Treas. MILLICENT ANN BAKER Untwisting all the chains that tie the hidden soul ol harmony. Chr. Ethics '36, Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, A Cappella '36, '37, '38, B.A,C, '37, Secy. '38, S.O.S. '37, 'lego '37, Ensemble '38, Orchestra IEANNE EZINGA Whistle and l'll come to ye, my lads. Commercial Club '36, B.A.C, '38. ELEANOR HEETDERKS With thy clear, clean joyance Languor cannot be. M.C.C. '36, '37, Girls' Glee Club '36, Ping Pong '38, VIVIAN MIND ERHOUT Liie without laughing is a dreary blank. Girls' Glee Club '36, Chr. Ethics '36, B.A.C. '37, S.O.S, '38, Ping lgcgng Club '38, A Cappella Choir HOWARD DEKKER If well thou hast begun, go on. Olympian Club '37, Sergeant-at Arms '38, ' :S P .W A Qu 3 ' R R X t 1 ' 4 WE 241 MARION DEKKER A certain dignity clothes her keen mind and loving heart. Chr, Ethics Club '36, B.A.C, '37, '38, Ping Pong Club '38. FANNY HOLWERDA Or light or dark or short or tall Sheusets a spring to snare them a . Girls' Glee Club '36, '37, '38, A Cappella '37, '38, B.A.C. '37, '38, Ping Pong Club '38. IACK VAN EERD EN Want to go out with my head erect, I want to deserve all men's re- spect. I Olympian Club '37, Asst. Secy- Treas. '38, Golf Team '37, '38, Ping Pong '38 PAYE WALTIER A disposition sunny. Girls' Glee Club '36, '38, B.A.C. '37, Treas. '38, Ping Pong '38. ALTAMAE IBEHSHOF Rich in smiles, peppy and sunny, A Cappella '36, '37, '38, Chr, Ethics '36, K.K.K. '37, '38, S.O.S. '37, '38, Gen. Adj. '37, Ping Pong Club '37, '38. IOAN M. MESSERSMID Heart on her lips, and soul Within her eyes. glgarmahn Club '38, A Cappella Commencement Address The parable of the two houses, the one built upon a foundation of sand and the other upon a foundation of rock, illustrates the truth that the founda- tion of a structure is fundamental to the lasting strength of the building. ln a similar manner the foundation upon which we are about to build our lives, although of different strengths in different individuals, has as its integral part, the Word of God. Our fundamental view of life, our characters, and our perceptive faculties, the three elements constituting our foundation, have been so developed at Christian High as to comply with the Word of God. lt is our hope that upon this firm foundation, which is a prerequisite for a useful life, we may build a structure good and lasting before the sight of God. As President of the Class of '38 l am led to express the deep gratitude of the class to those who have been responsible for giving to us this firm founda- tion through the medium of a Christian education. lt is natural that we should first of all turn to our parents. Our debt of gratitude to them will increase as We meet more and more of the trials of life, and as a result the value of a Christian education will be impressed more deeply on our minds. lt is our realization that the debt we owe our parents can never be repaid and we will ever remember the priceless service they have rendered us. Then too, we turn to the teachers who labored so diligently that we might receive a Christian education. We thank you teachers for the knowledge, help, encouragement, and advice that you constantly and unceasingly gave to us. Especially do we acknowledge the guidance and help of Mr. E. R. Post, our amiable principal. To Mr. NU. Stuart, sponsor of our class, is imparted the thought that he will remain forever in the hearts of the members of the Class of '38 The class will never forget the willingness, helpfulness, and guidance that he showed to us. To the School Board we also extend our thanks for the work that they have accomplished in looking after the material interests of Christian High. We further remember the Ladies' Circle and other organizations that have Worked wholeheartedly and unselfishly in our behalf. In looking back over the three years that we have spent as a class at Christian High, the overwhelming debt that we owe to those who have made it possible for us to receive this education is impressed upon us. These years have been the three most enjoyable years of our lives and we thank God for the benefits we have derived from them. During this time not only has our foundation been laid, but ambitions and ideals have been formed. Even as the architect must necessarily draw the plans before he begins construction, so we also must have ideals before our actual life work can commence. The foundation has been laid, the plans have been drawn, and the actual construction is about to begin. Although we feel a pang of sorrow at the realization that the time for idealizing has all but past, we cannot help feeling a sense of pride in the knowledge that at last we are about to build something of the superstructure. lt is but the natural result of our education that these ambitions were patterned according to the Chris- tian ideals that we have been taught. We are thankful to God, the Master Architect, for guiding us in the drawing of our plans. And so it is with thankful hearts and high hopes that the Class of '38 bids Good-bye. lt realizes that many of its drawings have now been completed. With this realization the Class of '38, in the words of the prophet Paul, presses on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Iesusf' R. B. E251 'ov' .4' Class History lt was February, l935. A group of shy, frightened-looking students entered Christian High School, trying their best to be nonchalant about their new surroundings, but not quite succeeding. After our official, though rather noisy, welcome, we were ready to plunge into the difficulties and struggles of a high school career. ln September our group was augmented by another group of Freshies and under the capable guidance of our sponsor, Rev. W. Stuart, we organized as the Class of '38, ln our first election Bob Bolt emerged as victor for the office of president, and under his able leadership, the Class of '38 started on its way. September, l936, found us willing and ready to step forward and become Iuniors. Once again we elected Bob Bolt president. We prepared for the Iunior-Senior Party, the most important social event of the school. This was successfully given May 27, 1936. Then came exams and vacation. After the summer had passed we returned, now as sophisticated Seniors. For the third time our genial and popular president, Bob Bolt, was re-elected. We then enacted the important legislation which all Senior classes find so necessary and inevitable. Christmas cards were sold, rings were selected, and the Memoir staff was chosen. We are now looking forward to Commencement and the conclusion of our high school career. We look backward a bit wistfully, wishing we could repeat the good times we have had at Christian High, but also looking forward to the battle of life. A. H. K. E251 Class Honors l .. i 0 7 t 1935-1936 Officers 193611937 Bob Bolt President Bob Bolt Iohn Vanden Berg Vice-President Iohn Vanden Berg Iohn R. Van Dellen Secretary Iohn B. Van Dellen Nick Muller Treasurer Nick Muller Bill Vander Vennen Vice-Sec'y.-Treas. Peter De long Bev. W. Stuart Sponsor Rev. W. Stuart Committees Flower and Colors Committee: Art Van Tuinen, Alyce Bosema, Faye Woltjer. Motto and Text Committee: Mart Smith, Angelyn Feenstra, Don Van Farowe. Memorial Committee: Ianet De Haan, Howard Dekker, Douglas Vander Kamp. Class Historian: Adrian Koert. Outing Committee: lay Poll, Florence Ornee, Vivian Minderhout, Bernard De Boe. Class Text: The ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Class Motto: Not how much but how well. Class Flower: White Bose. Class Colors: Blue and White. Awards Bert Vanden Berg, Commercial Scholarship Medal BCE-HEEQQFFQEEHErEQ1fOidrQieHQFFFF 'F FF All-round Girls' M. C. C. Cup All-round Boys' Alumni Cup Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award 1271 H snomf ' o.JoRDAN 4 E . id , fl A 1 Q Q . 1 , I 4 5 W 1 .1 4 d, f 1,354 The hme has cornzfo say farewell To friends-ur lens? To Soma- And as we-11xC2hfz'sfry - mg 'rasfgmdy fhfs our courage bg 'ffffifiiff EIHHQEEFJE WAN-idJ4d' I-fijal .L I 4 4 f In spin of our fond friend-ships formod,The finw, To puff has coma. Our Lord wrll ev- ar wffh U5 0, Wifhih our comf A-rw . Q 'ff 1!VEPTHi T3 ilfffgwiifl 5 Hfllf N1 B111 iU:f1iH3 YWT 57 H WC would hoT lm - er hem For on -ward we mvsf cj May Then we walk wifhSfzadgf1SThzf1l'f, And hav- ar flinchwng gyci Zfgfjlalffq-Edge ggiijggglg fffiaf,fmla1i1vs f .1.agia wa feel The Timais now QT hand To reap wha? we did SOW. And nl - wqyg up - ward be our pafh, Wifh hopcg hold ev-er high. 1J1fKIJn1i53V1iT'W 1 CLQSSES CLASS OF 1939 Alvin Wiersma President Hugh Meeter Vice-President Bernice lean Hoogsteen Secretary lean Huttinga Treasurer Mr. S. Stuk Sponsor The l'Class of '39 has truly enjoyed this, its Iunior year. The one hundred and seventy members have been very active in our rneetingsg they have con- ducted two class sales and brought their Work to a climax in the Iunior-Senior Party. The services which our sponsor and president have ably performed for these projects are deeply appreciated. May this year prove to have been the preparation for still greater accomplishments as Seniors. B. H. E301 N. Baiies I. Hoffman E. Harkernu M. Hcogerheide E. Van Hoven I. Monsma L. Schultze M. Schaafsma P. Piersma I. Keegsira I. Peliinga I. Remelts I. Kroon B. Kroeze B. Walstra I. Van Zwoll R. Berghage B. Walburg R. Van Beek G. Oegema P. Wesiveer C. Wiersma M. Frieswyk G. Straaismcx M. Grassmidt M. Oom M. Prose L. Broadman I. VanderTuin C. Hazekamp C. Wiersma T. Dykstra B. London W. Baker A. Hoogeboom A. Sinke G. Van Kuiken F. Griiier I. De Vries C. Kossen H. Medendorp B. Konyndyk S. Camminga G. Yonker A. Spaansira M. Voogi M. Meyer N. Mersman R. Weemhoi C. Dyksira R. Seven V. Vander Ark W. Engbers I. Ezinga I. Onpenhuizen G. Poslma G. Van Dyke E. Newhof M. Huber L. Brouwer H. Osterhouse H. De Iager C. Van Baalen E31 fer .IM I 32 I. Feensira S. Van Dyken M. Stehouwer D. Oliver E. Dekker B. Veldkump E. De Maagd P. Vander Lugi C. Datemu A. Akker E. Plekker L. Helder M. Snyder E. De lunge G. Alofs A. Alofs A. Honda L. Bcxtis W. Kloostru I. Hekman B. Van Tuinen L. Spoelsira H. Struayer I. Sieensma I. Ryskump R. Prince M. Goole F. Dieleman K. Hoekstra I. Monsma E. Kobes H. Oslerhouse H. Kuipexs I. I. Kuipers Koning M. Driesinga E. Vande Riel I. Remingu K. Koster R. Wiersum M. Heemstru C. De Haan E. Rosemu A. Fynwever H. Broene A. Start B. Hoeksira I. Timmer I. Ver Lee D. Heyboer I. Terpstra A. Rodenhouse M. Vander Wall B. Kok M. Griiter T. Guikemu R. Bylsma E. Heriel G. Dieleman H. Rikkers E. Ieltemcx E. Van Beek E. Smith CLASS OF '40 Alex De long Henry Scholtens Deborah Harkema Lily Velzen Vera Vercluin Mrs. T. Haan, Mr. R. President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Vice-Sec'y.-Treas. I. Dornbush, Sponsors ln September, 1937, the ship Class of 40 drew up its gangplank after approximately 150 passengers had embarked. During a brief stay in its hal- bor, a crew was organized under supervision of its co-directors, Mrs. Haan and Mr. Dornbush. With an able captain elected, the ship began its three-year voyagel It sailed along unfalteringly until now 7 and already one-third four sophomore yearj has been completed. VVe hope the remainder of our journey Cas juniors and seniorsj may be as successful, but much more active than our first year. This first year was mostly spent in organizing and acguainting ourselves with habits of this sea of high school life. On our trip during this year we enjoyed an outing and a sale. L. V. H31 K. Bosscher B. Alkemu T. Prius E. Bieremu I. Ornee D. Heriel I. Ondersmcr K. Zuugmun W. Wegier A. De Boer V. Wolfert M. Baker L. Oosterhouse F. Pylman H. Vanderkooy D. Emelcxnder C. Meulendyka M. Griffioen F. Voelberg I. Wesseling C. Bannemu V. Koster P. Overbeek I. Scripsemu D. Hoskum D. Boumcx C. Hollander H. Eldersveld S. Wiersma F. Baker A. Siar P. Verhuge M. VanderVennen C. Poll B. Swart R. Vander Klok I. Gillisse I. Iolmun G. Borgmcm R. Herremu F. Ezinga H. Stan I. Hoimeyer H. Bylsmu G. Velders F. Rietema E. Berends I. Tal H. Velimau M. Ondersma E. Gillisse D. Siehouwer M. Helmholdt E. Knott E341 A. Key B. Boes I. Baker C. Kooi I. Voss P. Peterson B. Broersma A. Spruyt A. Vander Meer M. Schneider C. Den Braber G. Andriessen S. Iohnson L. Van Heest G. Westra B. Engbers R. Hoekman I. Heriel E. Koomdyke I. Vander Hoven B. Brink M. Hondorp M. Klool S. Vander Hoven A. Koster D. Dovekot H. Sherda S. Vredevoogd H. Hceksema K. Doezema L. Verwys I. Hoekstrcx M. Ibersho! B. Penning C. Apol H. Schellenberg I. Dykehouse S. Ten Broek I. Kuiper M. Roeper A. Swieter S. Vander Laan I. Bel A. Olivier N. Olivier K. Kloostra G. Vanden Berg G. Masselink H. Schopten D. Ballast H. Vanden Berg F. Vanden Berg M. Nagelkirk B. Buist l B . I -I 1 ...I l gag? if ..V, i Al.. N ..': .,,e 1 and L fig f W5 .i Y Y i ,,. 32 we vs Z ' , 0 , 1,511.3 U ,A M Z.. .. 35 E351 B. Muller R. Koster D. Smith E. Boersmn D. Goris C. Dykhouse I. Huizenga G. Visser G. Feenstrcx H. Mennega T. Thomasma M. Bylsma N. Borgmcxn E. Visscher K. Van Doorne G. Driesens G. Scholtens B. Iordun B. Haan P. Zylslrcr I. Dykstra E. Huizingh R. Keegstra H. Apol G. Vcm Wesep I. Walcott W. Timmer B. Apol R. Dykstra I. Westra G. Hollander A. Zcragsmn M. Besleman I.. Van Slrigh! Fik -4 V. Verduin T. Boumu L. Mulder H. Apol H. Scholten M. Diimar A. Kuipers A. De Boer W. Wiersma E. Lautenbach I.. Van Wesep C. Homan D. Smiih G. Kuiper A. Huizenga E. Hoiiman H. Oppenhuizen B. Verberg M. Wieland R. Boshoven N. Kuiper E. Steigenga T. Mingerink B. Rietberg E. Noordewier M. Roberis I. Kamp I. De Korne R. Smitter R. De Leeuw G. Rauwerda I. Muiderman R. Karsies H. D kstra Y E. Steigenga H. Van Den Berg E. Hoekzema R. Boerema I. Frens H. Feenstru T. Rosema A. Kwcmt M. Siereveld E. Iansen A. Visscher I. London H. Oppenhuizen M. De Vos A. Sytsma C. Mcnsma E. Timrner I. Knoor I. Visser A. Vander Iagt E. Kremers B. Koopman M. Faber G. Holtrop S. Bylsma P. Vanden Berg M. Ditmar February Students E371 'T'X CD 'Tl QCTIVITIES Standing Dice, Baker, Heitsema, Broene, Van Dellen Seated Schipper, Mr. C. Poft, Hooqsteen, Scholtens FORENSIC ASSOCIATION Another plaque and four individual pins were awarded this year as a result of the efforts of the debate team and its coach, Mr. C. Pott, After experi- encing a setback in its first encounter with Ludington, the first semester team came back with successive victories over South, Creston and Lansing Eastern. This qualified the team for a place in the State eliminations. Herman Broene had completed his period of competition in February and Bob Dice took his place on the team. The schools representatives in the subdistrict speaking contest were lean Baker, declamationg Bernice lean Hoogsteen, extemporeg and Bob Beitsema in oratory. Bob Beitsema took first place and thereby qualified for the district contest. Deana Schipper and Bob Beitsema represented Christian High in the Triangular Speaking Contest. The members of the Forensic Association are very grateful for the efforts of their coach, Mr. Pott, and to Mr. Iohn Van Dellen for his services as Forensic Manager. B. B. E401 Standing Velzen, Reitsema, De Winter, Wiersma, Mr. B. Fridsrna, Vanden Berg, Van Dellen, Haan Vanden Berg. Sitting: Scliolten, Broene, Keegstra, Bolt, loling, Anema. EMBLEM STAFF As the school year closes, the members of the Emblem Staff, having successfully completed the sixteenth volume of the Emblem, wish to thank all who in any way contributed to the success of this year's publication. Appreciation is due the student body for its assistance in purchasing the l'Emblem and its participation in the new features introduced this year. The Emblem Staff itself has also given its finest support to make this years publication a credit to us and our school. Each member has spent a good deal of time and effort doing his best for the Emblem, The issues you have enjoyed so much have represented mu.ch thought, work, and time on the part of the Staff members. The business managers deserve our sincere thanks for their efficient handling of that phase of our publication. Yet, it is the guiding hand of Mr. B. Eridsma which has been the essential factor in attaining success in our paper this year. To him, too, we express our deepest appreciation. lf you have enjoyed our sixteenth volume of the 'lEmblem as much as We have enjoyed the preparation of it, surely the time was profitably spent. I.C.K. E411 Third Row' Koster, Goote, Newhot, Bosscher, Dykstra, Second How Oom Miss H. Zandstrc, Berghage, Strike, Broene, Heyboer, Gratten First Row Huttrnga, Straayer, Plekkor, Dekker Van Baalen, Vander Wal, Koning. M. C. C. Officers Christine Van Baalen President Edith Dekker Vice-President Elaine Pleklcer Treasurer Harriet Broene Vice-Treasurer Helen Straayer Secretary Ellen Newhof VicefSecretary Miss H. M. Zandstra Sponsor This year our club is composed of junior girls only. We are divided into groups, each taking turns in furnishing a program for our meetings. Some of our most outstanding projects this year were our Christmas party, our hay ride, our M. C. C. pal birthday party, our Valentine party, our Pro- fessor lnterrogatoru hour, and our spelling bee. At each meeting we received a token to put into the scrapbooks We are making. Each girl has a share in the program and tries to do her part Well so as to accomplish the aim of the clulo- to advance culture and to strengthen ties of friendship. We have nineteen girls in our club including our sponsor, Miss Zandstra H. S. E421 Third Row, Wiersma, Bylsma, Medenclotp, Hazekarnp, Hoogsteen, Hoelcstra. Second Row: Hubers, Hoffman, Stehouwer, Ver Lee, Broadman, Brouwer. First How. Meyer, Feenstra, De Maagd, Miss W. Vertregt, Guikerna, Vander Ark, Ryskamp. OUT AND IN CLUB Officers Eleanor DeMaagd President Jayne Peenstra Secretary Trena Guikema Treasurer lane Ryskamp Gen. Adjunct Miss W. Vertregt Sponsor This year the Out and ln Club was composed of twenty juniors under the sponsorship of Miss W. Vertregt, by Whose kindly aid and friendly coopera- tion we were able to have a most successful and enjoyable year. Our congenial meetings and gay activities all help to form more per- manent friendships among the members. Among our activities were a jolly Christmas party, the sending of a box of Christmas gifts to the Indian girls, caroling for the Iunior Red Cross fund, a Valentine tea, a tour through the Grand Rapids Furniture Museum, and a paddle-pop sale. I.F. E431 Third How Den Eraber, Wiersma, Smit, Vander Vennen, Frieswyk, t F R ' D liuischer, De lfaan Second Row Koster, Venema, Weernhoi lvfinderxout, eenstra, oeae e First How Heetliuis Poll, lvf: M lie Vroorne, Verdtun, lbezshot, De lager SEARCHERS OF SCIENYQE First Semester Lee Verduin lean Heethuis Angelyn Feenstra Altamae lbershof Mr, DeVroome As a group of nineteen Officers Second Semester President lay Poll Secretary Helen Delager Treasurer I-Xltamae lbershof Gen. Adjunct Genevieve Venema Sponsor Mr, DeVroome students, enthusiastic devotees to 'lscienceu and true searchers, We met for some unforgettable meetings. One of our main topics of interest at these meetings was 'lWeather -f winds, high and low pressure areas, and their relation to weather predictions, This was studied by means of reports by different members followed by dis- cussions led by our capable sponsor, Mr. DeVroome, and by a trip to the Weather Bureau. We know that these meetings have proved very educational in this, one of the many phases of science. The sidelights brought up by discussion, too, were very interesting. We hope our future meetings may be as enlighten- ing as those in the past. H. D. l. E441 Fourth Row: Hietema, Dykstra, Vander Vennen, Toering, Heemstra, Eylsma. Third Row N. Olivier, Ieltema, Hoekman, Berghage, Sinke, Gillisse, Koster. Second How. Vander Ark, Dovekot, Scholten, Van Haven, Pettinaa, Koning, A, Olivier. First Row Velzen, Muiderman, De Haan, Miss E. Musselman, Goulooze, Ornee, Vander Vennen THE GIRLS' COMMERCIAL CLUB Officers lanet De Haan President Eleanor Goulooze Vice-President Lily Velzen Secretary-Treasurer Florence Ornee Chin. of Educational Committee lennie Muiderrnan Chm. ot Social Committee Miss E. Musselman Sponsor ln the tall of l937, the Girls' Commercial Club reorganized under direction ot a new sponsor, Miss Musselman. With approximately thirty active members, our club met every other Monday with a tull scheduled program -- educational and social, alternately. The club enjoys secret Commercial Comradesu and may be identified by navy blue neckerchiets With white HCC initials. Included in this year's activities are: a trip to the Press Building, Bell Tele- phone Co,, and the Remington Rand, a Christmas party and an outing. L. V. E451 Third How: Smith, Rodenhouse, Woltjer, Van Wesep, Baker, Hager. 1 Second Row Dekker, Schols lzizinga, Mmderhout, Feenstra, Harkes Tidaens, Visser First How Holwerda Veldrzrna, Vanden Eera, M's 'l' llaan, Bostieven, Vrieland Ooin Officers Marjorie Vanden Berg President Marjorie Schols TIGCISUTGF Mae Tiddens Secretary lean Van Wesep General Adjunct Mrs. T. Haan Sponsor We are now seniors preparing to leave our Alma Mater. 'We have derived much benefit from the intimate fellowship We have experienced during our two years of club activity. All the girls have helped to make our projects a success. As a remem- brance of our group we are making scrapbooks into which we shall put many reminders of the things We have accomplished. During our club years we have had a very able sponsor who has solved many ditiiculties for us and made us more tit lor our tasks after we graduate. We wish to thank Mrs. T. Haan and wish for her continued success as a club sponsor. M.T. If46j Top Row: G. Masselink, I, Masselink, Vredevoogd, Oppenhuizen, Boersma. Second Row: I. Dykstra, C. Dykstra, Messersmid, Oosterhouse, Kooima. First How Miss H. M. Zandstra, Dekker, Kobes, Tiemeyer, Westenburg, Koster. THE CHARMAHN CLUB Officers Lena Tiemeyer President Margaret Westenburg Vice-President Elsie Kobes Secretary Edith Dekker Treasurer Carolyn Koster Vice-Secretary-Treasurer Miss H. M. Zandstra Sponsor Charmahn differs from other clubs of our school because it is composed chiefly of girls from out of town or state, Colorado, Minnesota, Michigan, New Mexico, lowa, and China are represented in its sixteen members. ln the third year of our existence as a school club we have carried out our aims: recreation from regular tasks, the promotion of projects for the benefit of Christian High students, and providing a better opportunity for acquaintances and Christian fellowship. The club has again sponsored the cooking and sewing classes which meet once a week. The cooking class is taught through demonstrations by various people, either from our own cooking group or by outsiders. The sewing class was directed by Miss W. Vertregt and the girls may well be proud of the articles that they made. The Charmahn girls sponsored an all-school roller- skating party this spring which was lots of fun. . ln each club meeting one of the members leads devotionals. We find a real source of strength for our daily living in taking part in this. We desire to thank Miss Zandstra for all that she has done for our club and for us personally. E. K. E471 Top Row Honda, Muyskens, Reitsema, Deldaon, 'vV1ersma, ttekinan D0 long, Meetei. fifth How Postema Oosteihouse, D, lbershoz Yonke' Serghaae Snyder We lager Van Dnllen Poll llaan Fourth Row Driescns Dekker Hube1s,Vandet lagt Vande Vcnnen Sclxipre' Medonaory Sciiotten Sinke, Venema Karsten 'l'i1i'd Row London lloezema ld Oorn lf. hosema llooiqebooin Vwelani C S:i1olien,Me:ssersmzt Stzaatsma A Rosemo Second Row Wiezsma Eoshoven I-ioiweficz L Gotti A 'bewgliaf Svaaye' llutfinfia ?ii11iexna,'l'iddens Vande' Wal. Eotzom How lrioofrstccn Minderlwout Mp.1dc'rr.an Pc Llaan 'Jan Tiafxlen M119 T llaan Oznco Focnsha Baker Smit. A CAPPELLA CHOIR Our music department has been very active these past two semesters. A great deal ot work has been accomplished by the ditterent groups. The A Cappella Choir has enjoyed singing such pieces' as The Lords Prayer by T. C. Andrews, and an arrangement of the familiar hymn, Flee as a Bird to Your Mountain, arranged by Wayne Howorthp in their semi- weekly practices. Helen De Tager showed her splendid musicianship and unusual skill as accompanist in her assistance at the piano. The Boys Glee Club has by no means been inactive. They have practiced iaithiully so that they might be able to take their place in the annual Spring Concert. Their program consisted ot secular as well as sacred numbers. Herman Broene has taithtully accompanied the boys at the piano. The Girls Glee Club has shown a remarkable improvement this year. They appeared on our Chapel Program at Christmas time, and will, ot course, take their places on the Spring Program. Sylvia Ten Brook is the accompanist. E481 Top Row. Dieleman, Tirnmer, Start, W. Vander Vennen Zylstra, Iordan. Middle Row. De Bruine, De Boer, Baker, Mrs. T. Haan, Kuipers, VV1ersma, Vander Ark. Bottom Row: Kuiper, Vander Klok, R. Vander Vennen, Ornee, Ver Lee, Keegstra. ORCHESTRA The Orchestra, organized last year, is continuing its good Work this year and because of its line work has received several requests to play in outside programs. The Ensemble and the Boys Quartet have represented the music depart- ment and the school on various occasions during the school ycar, and' have Won much praise for their splendid work. The credit for the success of these groups goes largely to Mrs. Haan, the able director. She has Worked diligently, always cheerfully and helpiully. Because ot this she has Won a place in the hearts of all those who have come in contact with her as a director. I.. V. B. E491 Third Row Scholten, Kuipers, Monsma, Hyskamp Schneider, D lbershof. Second Row' A. lbershot, Dogma, Doezezna, Venerna Omee, Goulooze, Eel Holwerda. First How. Hitzema, Sfmt, De Haan, Miss F. Vander Moy, Van Baalen Prins, Van't Plot KIT KAT KLUB Officers lanet De Haan President Lillian Van Baalen Vice-President Leona Ritzema Secretary leanette Kwantes Treasurer Miss F. Vander Mey Sponsor lt's goodvbye to K. K. K. tor us this year, tor we are a senior club. But as we go we take with us new and true triendships and memories of many good timesgthe roast at the beach, the party at Maxine's, the skating party, the rummage sale and many other happy memories. Our subject of interest this year has been etiquette, which was studied by having papers on its various phases, by dramatization, and in round table discussion 4 all under the helpful guidance ot Miss Vander Mey. Our greatest pleasure has been the achievement ot our goal tor this year -a new trophy case, to express our appreciation to Christian l-ligh tor all it has done tor us. LHR. isnt ' Top Row: Hoekman, Wiersma, De Haan, Vandertil, Van Tuinen, Anema. Third Row: Vanden Berg, Beitsema, Broene, Hekman, Ioling, Brouwer. Second Bow Proose, B. Muller, Van Dellen, Mr. F. Vander Berg, Vander Bee, Meeter, Koster. First Bow: Van Eerden, Bonnema, De Winteir, N. Muller, Bolt, Dekker. OLYMPIAN' CLUB Officers Nick Muller President Chris De Winter Vice-President Wendell Bonnema Treasurer Bob Bolt Secretary Howard Dekker Sergeantfatfarms Mr. F. Vanden Berg Sponsor ln reviewing the enjoyable season that the Olympian Club experienced, we are led to mention a few things. First ot all we recall the pleasant outing the Olympians enjoyed in the tall ot l937. The outing was held at johnson Park and the memory oi the occasion will remain in our minds as long as we remember Christian High itselt. Then too, we are led to think ot the bi- weekly meetings at which orations were given, matters ot interest were dis- cussed, and at which time the boys received their treat ot chocolate milk and sinkersf' All in all, the Olympians have reached the conclusion that the meetings were a source ot enjoyment to all. We hope that the Olympian Club may flourish and grow. . B. B. l'5ll Top Row Heetdcrks, Minderhout, Mr R Dornbwsh, Schirtper, Dekker. Tlnrd How A Roserna, Hoekserna Vfoltjer Vonorixa Ha'lces,Heethu1s Second Row llolwerda lbershof Sclzolfnn Doeftetna BOfSltOVCD,VX71C,S1'T1G Hltzema Ftrst How Sfmt, Feenstfa, Van Baalen 'Jan't llol, Nuns, Do Haan, GIRLS' PING PONG CLUB Officers Lillian Van Baalen Manager Angelyn Peenstra Treasurer Mr, H. I. Dornbush Sponsor Could anyone have had more tun than we had batting that ball around? We would say, No That corner roont in the t'Old Building has made it harder than ever for the senior girls to leave the school. We hope that the '39 seniors Will enjoy their Ping Pong Clulo as rnuch as We have. A hearty Word ot thanks also goes to our able sponsor, Mr. Dornbush. L. V. B. E521 Top Row: E. Lautenbach, Dick, S. Lautenbach, Westveer, Broene, 'vViersrna. Fourth Row: Datema, Den Braber, Apol, Hekman, Wiersum, Prieswyk, Hitsema, Anema. Third Row. Prince, De VVinte1', Vander Vennen, Muyskens, Van 'l'uinen, Van Eerden, Vander Bee, Brouwer, De Haan. Second Row: Verdurn, Koster, Van Dellen, Timmer, Vander Kamp, Van Farowe, Post, Poll. First Row Heitserna, Vanden Berg, Mr R, Dornbush, lolinq, Eonnenia, Hoekman, Schaalsma Vandertil BOYS' PING PONG CLUB First Semester Officers Second'Semester Iohn Vanden Berg Manager Bill loling Nick Muller Sec'y-Treas. Wendell Bonnema Mr. R. I. Dornbush Sponsor Mr. R. l. Dornbush We have continued the policy started by our predecessors, namely, open membership to all Senior boys who are interested in Ping Pong. ln this Way We have had a large, and, we believe, a very successful club this year. We appreciate the privileges that were granted us, and especially thank Mr. R. I. Dornbush, our Sponsor, tor his kindly and helpful advice. B, l. W.B E531 'lop Koster, Reitsema, Harkema, Bolt. Second How Mr C. Beukema, Van Tuinen, Vanden Berg lolxnrr B'o.w.-t Brocne M: H I Uornbusit Bottom How tfoeknian, Btoene, De Haan Vandertil Sctiolm-7. BASKETBALL - VARSITY State Champions - Class B The first team set one of the best records in the history of Christian High winning 10 out of Zl games for an average of 905. The varsity scored 000 points against their opponents 372, making the average score 3048. With eight lettermen returning from the previous year and fine material coming up from the second team Coach Claus Beukema built up one of the finest basketball teams in the state. Four varsity members Were lost to the first team in February, however their places were ably filled by second team material. lim Koster served the team commendably as Student Athletic Manager. Bob Bolt was the seasons captain, High compliments should be extended to the coach of the State Class B champions, Mr. Beulcema, whose advice and encouragement was invaluable to the team. Credit should also be extended to Mr. Dornbush who served as Athletic Manager, H B. E541 Second Row Heftel, Meeter, Koster, Kooi, Bonjenoor. First Row: Rodenhouse, Vanden Berg, Bylsma, Wiersma, Mr. S. Stuk. RESERVES Although the reserves dropped two more games than predicted by Coach S. Stuk, they had a very successful season, winning eleven out of thirteen games. The two defeats came at the hands of Holland Christian and Ottawa. Both set-backs, incidentally, were suffered in successive weeks. The team rang up a total of 328 points to their opponents' l98. Heinie Scholten and Marve Bylsma served as captains. Mr. Stuk, in his second year as coach, deserves much praise. The fellows have had a lot of fun and his work is much appreciated by them. The team also wishes to thank Mr. R. I. Dornbush and lim Koster for their efficient and ever-willing service. H. S. E551 Season in Review Calvin-The Christian High Eagles began the season with a flying start by upsetting a formidable team of Calvin College fresh- men on the Burton floor. Starting fast, Christian tallied the -first field goal and held the lead up to the closing minutes of play when the Calvin team rallied to tie the score at 15-15. The Eagles clinched the game by means of a foul shot in the closing minutes of play. The Christian quin- tet showed a brand of floor play and a defense that was to spell defeat for many teams in the coming season. Tech-In the second game of the season the Eagles defeated an inexperienced Tech team by a 17-16 score. The game wcis marked by ragged ball-handling and poor shooting that almost meant defeat for the Christian five, who came from behind in the fourth quarter to take the game. Catholic-On December 14 the Christian squad exhibited a better brand of ball by defeating Catholic Central 29-23. Christian led all the way and completely outclassed the parochials. Lee-During the same Week Christian rang up its fourth victory of the season by trim- ming Lee High in their cookie box by the score of 29-13. Coach Beukema used an entire reserve squad against the Lee cagers and they found little difficulty in subduing V the Lee squad. Holland Christian-On New Year's day Grand Rapids Christians Winning streak was snapped by a fighting Holland quintet. Grand Rapids led Holland 9-6 at half-time. This was the first time the Eagles had led Holland at the half since 1932. However, the Grand Rapids defense weakened dur- ing the third and fourth quarters to allow Holland to take a 24-20 decision. Ottawa-- Still rankling from the defeat suf- at Holland's hands the Eagles came to defeat Ottawa Hills by a 24-21 Christian's floor-work was brilliant fered back score, and its passing accurate. This was the third Class A school to be defeated by the Eagles. Chicago-Playing a prelim to the Calvin- St. Mary's game the Eagles took on a highly touted Windy City team and completely outplayed their opponents to take a 32-10 decision. I56 Godwin-On Friday of the same week Chris- tian took an inferior Godwin team to task by a 34-13 score. Central --On lanuary 22 the Eagles suffered the major upset of the year in being cle- feated at the hands of a fighting Central quintet. Christian was taken down by a 22-20 score only after leading the entire game and losing in the closing minutes when a Central guard dropped in a beauti- ful long tom. Lee-On Ianuary 28 Christian found diffi- culty in subduing a scrappy Lee five by a 28-15 score. The game was played before a small crowd in the Central gym. Tech-Christian met the Tech Wildcats for the second time on February 4. ln contrast to their playing of a Week before the Eagles took a decisive 37-21 victory. The Christian cagers started the game slowly, trailing at the end of the first quarter by a 7-6 score. Th Eagles came back, however, to swamp the Wildcats and take a 22-9 lead as the half ended. The scoring in the second half was fairly close with Christian maintaining its large lead for the remainder of the game. Comstock-The Eagles duplicated their splendid performance of the week before by dumping a smaller Comstock quintet by an overwhelming 55-ll score. Holland Christian-On February 18, basket- ball fans saw a brand of basketball ex- hibited by the Grand Rapids cagers that was to take them to the first state title in the history of the school. Playing before a capacity crowd at Burton gym, Grand Rap- ids trounced Holland Christian by a 25-11 score. Grand Rapids took the lead from the beginning and set a pace that was too much for Holland. The Eagles showed an excellent defense that was set off by a fast-breaking offense. Lowell--On February 22 the Eagles showed poor form in defeating a spunky Lowell quintet by a close 25-21 score, The game was marked by poor ball-handling and a loose defense although the game provided plenty of thrills for the spectators. Ionic:-On Friday of the same week the cagers traveled to lonia. The Eagles were back in form and played a superior brand of ball that climaxed the regular season with a 43-10 victory. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Grand Rapids Christian met only one oppo- nent in the district tournament but found them to be tougher than rated. Playing a mediocre brand of ball the Christian cagers found difficulty in subduing a fast-breaking Zeeland team by a 27-25 score. By winning this game Christian won the right to enter the Regional Tournament. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Lowell-Meeting the team that they had previously defeated by a 25-21 score, the Eagles put on the steam to take an easy 27-17 victory. Coach Beukema used prac- tically an entire reserve squad in this game. Grand Haven-In the regional finals the Eagles played fine basketball to defeat Grand Haven 23-20. This was the 'first de- feat Grand Haven had ever suffered in regional play and the first time that Chris- tian had ever won a Regional Champion- ship. STATE TOURNAMENT Niles-Christian met one of the most highly touted Class B teams in the state when it met Niles High at Burton gym. Playing 57 brilliant basketball the Christian Eagles handed Niles a terrific setback, defeating them by the wide margin of 38-24. The Christian quintet jumped into an early lead, taking a 14-6 first quarter lead and holding it throughout the entire game. St. Theresa-On March 18, playing before a large crowd at the Civic Auditorium, Chris- tian handed the defending state champions a 25-21 defeat. By winning this game the Eagles earned the right to meet St. Michael for the Class B state title. St. Michael-The Christian quintet went into this game slowly, playing a careful, steady brand of ball. The Eagles immediately took the lead and were out in front by a 12-7 score at half-time. Going into the third quarter the Christian offense continued to click while its defense was superb. The Eagles took an 18-10 lead going into the fourth quarter and then changed their tac- tics completely to play a beautiful stalling game and coasting to a 25-12 victory and the first STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in the his- tory of the school. R. B. Christian High C Circle This year the Christian High Circle has again been very busy in working for 'Christian High. The membership was divided into four squads, each of which had charge of activities for a certain length of time. lt is impossible even to begin to go into detail since so many women worked faithfully. The Circle gave S200 in cash to the school treasury, purchased a set of dishes for use in the school, a large mirror for the girls' room. Besides this it provided for the redecoration of the teachers- room, and purchased new furniture for it. Spiritually, the Circle is a force for good, too. lt helps pupils and teachers to know that the parents are interested in the progress of the school. Unified purpose should mean a unified group. As the years go by we appreciate increasingly our splendid president, Mrs. H. I. Mulder. Faithfully and capably she has led us again this year. ln spite of many things, especially illness at home, she has shown unfailing courage, and has inspired the group ever to greater zeal. At present the group numbers 134 active, and l32 associate members. Meetings are held the first and the third Tuesdays of all school months. I-I. M. Z. E591 I LITERHRY When Amy Goes To Aunt Helen When anything needs the assistance, direction, or supervision of a very resourceful and highly intelligent gentleman, we always wait till Friday or Saturday. It is on these two days that a certain efficient man is at home. All these adjectives apply to my tatherg not by the experience we have had with him, but by his own say-so. He has always claimed that all these highly desirable qualities could be truthfully applied to him. He could do anything - mind you - anything with no trouble at all. There was always something to repair, mend, or make on these two days that could not possibly be done without expert assistance from the head of the house. Now it happened that recently it was all decided that we were going on a trip this summer. The house and garage would be locked, and everything taken care ot. Everything-that is with the exception of Amy. Amy is our cat. Pa said it was a too aristocratic name tor a cat, but Ma said Amy was an aristocratic cat, But where to leave Amy? I said at the neighbors, Pa said that wouldn't do at all, but Ma said, Why not at Aunt Helen's? To this we all agreed . . . . . . At last the day has come for us to leave, and Ma calls up Aunt Helen. Aunt Helen is an old maid, who lives all alone. ls Miss Helen Burton there? asks Ma. CWe always ask that when we call her up, because it tlatters her! Miss Burton speaking, says Aunt Helen. Then a lot of conversation follows-a talk about the weather, each other's health during the last week recalled and commented upon, plus all the events ot the past week, and finally the subject ot our cat is broached . . . More comments . . . Ma says: Will you? . . . Oh, that's tine . . . Box? . . . Yes . . . B-O-X she spells. She says goodby and hangs up. Yes, Aunt Helen will take care ot Amy this summer, only we must deliver her to Aunt in a box. Today being Friday, Pa is at home and takes the matter into his hands. He goes to the garage and gets an orange-crate. He boards up three sides. I am amazed! He has actually boarded up three sides without once hitting his thumb! I sit down on the steps and wonder how such a thing could happen. Pa doesn't hit his thumb! However, there is still a cover to be made. I am going to make a good box this time, says he, so we can use it every summer. He sends Elsie Cmy sister! down for some hinges, then me after her to tell her where they are, and then someone after me to tell me Pa wants me. By this time Elsie has found the desired hinges and we all come up together. Elsie has even brought up screws to go into the hinges, and Pa marvels at the tact that we really used our brains at last. I begin to marvel at the same fact, but am suddenly brought out of my reverie by the command to get some nails. l rush downstairs, rush up again only to tall, drop the bag and scatter the nails all over. Ma screams: Whats the matter? and she and Elsie run down- l60l stairs. Pa roars becauso the nails are so slow in coming up and because he can't get the hinges on right. I come up with the nails and find Pa furious at the hinges. I'In glad the hinges are inanimate things, or l'd fear what Pa would do to them. After much wheezing and puffing tho hinges are in place. But wait-one screw is gone-Pa goes down on his hands and knees to look for it, and we try to help him by doing the same, Everybody follows everybody else, conse- quently everyone has looked where the other looked before, and get in each other's way. Pretty soon Pa notices this and calls us perfect idiots. Can't even find a screw! tHe says nothing about the fact that he can't find it.l He picks up a nail and drives it in to serve the place of the missing screw. Now the box is completed. Elsie goes in search of Amy, and Ma hollers her- self hoarse by calling for her - Amy, not Elsiei The cat is found. She is carried to the box, placed inside, the cover lowered, and kitty is ready to go to Aunt Helen. We enter the house with a sigh of relief-except Pa, who stands outside magnificently viewing his masterpiece. BERNARD HAAN. To Youth Arm, arm yourselves, you of the strong, young hands, You of the singing souls, the stalwart hearts. It is not long before the battle starts, And he who knows will arm and fight, he stands! Oh, train your hearts to bear the days' demands Before that strength forevermore departs, Before the heat of age forever brands Weakness upon you, with its subtle arts. Call on the conquering God of Lights sublime, Bind on the shield of love to stand the fray, Youthl Now it is the young hearts' testing time, You of the strong, brave hands, it is todayl IEAN CONNIE KEEGSTRA. I 51 1 Music The birth of music cannot be set down as a definite date in history. Many nations have their own legends of the beginning of music. The Greeks wove a fascinating myth about ai certain wood nymph called Syrinx. She had been frightened by the god Pan and had called the water nymphs to protect her. They in pity changed her to a lovely water reed that whispered as the wind blew over her. Pan, charmed by the exquisite notes, plucked a few reeds and lifted them to his lips, but they no longer whispered softly. When he did not hear her voice he sighed unhappily, but his sorrow was soon turned to joy, for the breath of his lips made music upon the hollow reeds! According to the Greeks, this is the origin of their Pipes of Pan from which our modern musical instruments are supposed to have descended. We read in Genesis 4121: And his brother's name was Iubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ. Two thousand years later David, exhorting the people to praise God, cries: Sing aloud unto the God of Iacob. Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery. Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day. What person, young or old, does not thrill to a stirring march or is not held in awe by a soul-reaching rendition of Handel's Messiah ? Music, it has been said, washes away the dust of everyday life from the soul. It is the language of the angels: one that is universal as well as national. lt has power to soothe the savage beast, to charm a creature as lowly as a ser- pent, to woo the fairest maiden, and to change an angry mood to a tranquil one. The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved by concord of sweet sounds, ls fit for treason, strategems, and spoilsg The motions of his spirit are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus: Let no such man be trusted. wrote Shakespeare. Christian Bovee classes music as the fourth need of man. To a practically- minded person this sounds absurd. Perhaps he can live sans this want, but who will deny that his life could have been more worthwhile, more enjoy- able, and far richer if music had cast her magic influence upon it? With all the types of music, such as operatic, symphonic, folk songs, and the modern impressionism, the person who enjoys music the most is the one who is able to listen with admiration and inspiration to a sacred song. With the radio, one is able to hear all types of music out all times, and yet what is more soothing and heart-satisfying than a choir singing or a mighty organ playing Rock of Ages or Nearer My God to Thee ? lt raises our level above carnal things and makes us long for the time when we shall hear the angel chorus sing, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest! CAROL HAGER. ISZJ The Year in Review SEPTEMBER For autumn is the sound of a door softly closing at dusk. eMcCreary. Old pupils return to their winter quar- ters in the morning, some fat and sleek from lolling on the beach, others lean and tan as a result of working. Young hopefuls arrive in the afternoon. Next morning the chapel is filled to ca- pacityfeven the standing room is util- ized. All students warned about this policy of laisse faire. Ouoth Mr. Post, lout fe, Will l everybscijlz' Ml 3 g il Let the seller beware - referring to books l suppose. All in all, the enrollment reaches a new high of 465. Miss E. Musselman is introduced as the new typing and shorthand teacher. Mr. C. Pott and Mr. B. Fridsma both arrive at school sporting new, used, Ford V-8's. The populace at Christian High surely missed that Ex-ex coupe. Campaign for the Emblem is launched with Bob Bolt as Editor. Result: New high in subscriptions. Nice work, fellasl All clubs organize. Olympians find out just how hard it is to keep from talking to the fair sex even if there is a penalty. Have you noticed any slivers in the ini- tiated's noses? Class elections held. Seniors elect B. Bolt, luniors elect A. Wiersma. 4 . . AA! is OCTOBER A crimson touch on all the hardwood trees. -Carmon. E531 Mr. E. R. Post invites the parents to a confab with the teachers a few weeks before report cards. We are told the teachers did a lot bf explaining. So did We. Results? --- They got 'em. Rev. Stuart begins taking over the chapel exercises regularly. His gentle .T l QQ- 'f ' f fiilllf' . l lil il' Nl- T reminders are brief, to the point, and are Well received. Coach C. Beukema and Mr. R. I. Dorn- bush announce the basketball schedule, the toughest in school history. l-lere's hoping! Mr. S. Stuk and Mr. C. Pott are assigned to the 'lfreshie chapel, the music room- the freshies all hurry to get a good seat. Olympian Club holds its outing at lohn- son Park. Parliamentary Law is discussed in the huddle as two football teams are chosen - Football - Hot Dogs - Cider - Pies - Conclusion: Mr. F. Vanden Berg is a 'lwhale of a good fellow. lust ask him where those pies went. lO:3U - Olym- pians return from Olympics limping or was it lymphing? NOVEMBER Like steps of passing ghosts The leaves, frost-crisped, break from the trees and fall. - Crapsey. Basketball aspirants called. Response -excellent, outlook-egood. Six letter- men return. Mr. S. Stuk again takes over coaching bench for the reserves. He is greeted by twenty-five hopefuls. You would think these boys were all Turks the way they get steamed up in the shower baths. Paula Gillisse up and leaves-from the frying pan into the-mire. She took her vows on the 24th. The-f' vacancy is filled by Clarissa Hofrneyer. Thanksgiving Vacation - time off to get caught up with the long assignments. Pupils return and roll up their sleeves, teachers roll up their sleeves - armament race? No. T-B tests. Earnie Venema, faint- hearted little wisp of a miss, fainted. lunior Red Cross Chapter is organized with lay Poll as president. In conjunction with a collection for relief work, amount- ing to SIB, the organization sponsored movies on the late floods. Beginning of a series of historical films - The Pilgrims. Miss Vander Mey gives the preview. Christian High honored-places stu- dents in political office. Bill Ioling chosen mayor for a clay. Leave the key under the mat, Bill. DECEMBER When icicles hang by the wall- - Shakespeare. Election for student athletic manager is held. lim Koster is elected. Keep those Eagles' claws sharp, Iimmy. A3225 it www ' 'XArxx 'X N Wtlli l NZQQZ 5 gssaeft' l C N NWN Igxffwwfsfekl Q ,k Day before the Calvin freshman game -Pep meeting. Chris and Allen lead rousing cheers. George comes arun- ning and repeats the fire inspector's words of warning, Take it easy, the whole building rocks. a r e a'i W . tell . we W ' t., hilt! The Eagles defeat the fresh Calvin men and make a fine showing. You've given us all more confidence, boys. Dec. 2. Dr. Meeter of Calvin College receives a shock. He, glancing out of the breakfast nook, saw that the garage doors were open and the Chevvie gone. Maybe it became dissatisfied, Doc, and left. Later it developed that Hugh left it at the Calvin Dorm. Poor thing. 64 Late Christmas shoppers take whole days off. Mr. Post works overtime. Excuse me, pleasel Davis Tech and Lee High succumb to the Eagles' attacks. Christmas vacation begins in the after- noon. IANUARY Ring out the old, ring in the new. - Tennyson. News Flash: Resolution broken. The Christian High basketball team, common- ly known as the Eagles, broke their first New Year's resolution on New Year's Day. Don't mention it, it's a sore spot. Legg have at yEA cumsrmwjf xt... 'fy fffw' -if G55 4fA Y 4 'Am '.,,h- 4 tl ' ki ,x 'and ., A H., rj - -wx? The A Cappella Choir sings over WOOD during the Vesper Hour. Our newly acquired typing and short- hand teacher declines an appointment from Rochester High School. Hmmm, maybe we aren't so bad after all. The Eagles mend their resolution and defeat Ottawa, Catholic, Godwin, and Chicago Christian scccessively. They were then defeated by Central. More resolu- tions: No more defeats. Inevitably-exams, whewl Wasn't it hard? Do you think we'll get the same questions? Stuk tops 'em all with those corkers on government. Aspirin, please! Debate team, Mr. Pott, and Mr. Post journey to Lansing to defeat Lansing Eastern. Mr .E. R. Post ran a red light and nicked another car. tHe added the nickedj A quick recovery is in sight, said the doctor, as he examined Bob Dice's eye. Nick Muller qualifies for nationals. Don't get excited, it's just my way of ex- pressing the unsurpassed delight of his hamburgers at the All-School Sports Day. Big question of the day: Who twisted whose toboggan and what happened? Next day Mr. Beukema and Mr. Stuk re- turn to school with huge circles under their eyes. The Mrs's. said that the two came home sobbing, Oh, where are my wandering boys tonight, meaning the Eagles I bet. FEBRUARY Snug in my easy chair I stirred the fire to flame. -Gibson. Here they are again, and howl Little freshies, big freshies, thin freshies, fat freshies, and medium freshies. Rooms more crowded than ever. Most commonly heard, They're pretty nice, meaning what and who? Debate team defeated by ,Kalamazoo High debaters. Mr. Pott says that that means we are to have a unicameral legis- lature. Quit your kidding. Game with Holland. Need anything more be said? Whoopeel And I do mean Whoopeel Monday afternoon, glory day at Reed's Lake. Bruised shins and sore arms-all in a day's hockey game. Basketball team journeys to Ionia and defeats the locals very decisively, 43-10. Anyone know who taped up Meeter's pants? See S. Stuk for de tails. Red Cross group entertains patients at the Psychopathic Hospital. Received very cordially. Red Letter Day. Organization of the Brain Trust. See Volume XVI, Emblem, March Issue, page IU. T lfff . 1 - ESR il? I :fag gg i, wwf Paul Zylstra entertains in chapel with his magic violin. We like the Holy City, Pauli A few balmy days and the old yearning takes a hold on some of the students and they play hookey. Sulphur and molasses is the only tried and proved cure, Mr. Post. MARCH The day is cold and dark and dreary, It rains and the wind is never weary. -- Longfellow. Christian High basketball team enters Regional Tournament. They defeat Zee- land, Lowell, Grand Haven and Niles suc- cessively to enter the semi-finals. Coach C. Beukema and Capt. B. Bolt try their hand at radio announcing. Mr. 65 Beukema refuses to divulge the secret of his success. Bet it's his wife. Coach Al Muyskens journeys to Detroit to scout for the Eagles. Makes a pep talk in locker rooms at the Civic Auditorium. Christian Eagles spill St. Theresa and St. Michaels to take the State B Cham- pionship. Oh, what a nightl Coach takes home the trophy, and falls asleep in his cups. Saturday night was enlivened by a parade down Monroe Ave. Taking part in the parade were students, players, rooters and police. l wonder why cops insist on parading on the opposite side of the street-or maybe they couldn't help it. After championship musings: Why does Coach Al Muyskens always have to leave the game in the tense mo- ments??? Ask Henry. Confidentially, Mr. Muyskens gets upset. Presentation by Bob Bolt of trophies. B.A.C.'s present the Athletic Association with a new time clock, pride and joy of Mr. R. I. Dornbush, and the K.K.K.'s leave the keys to a new trophy case with Mr. Dornbush. Another glory day shared with Hol- land Christian at Holland. Who saw Mr. Dornbush evade the insistent trailing of a motorcycle policeman by going around the block? The city manager turns the city over to the celebrators who immediately turn it inside out. Better lock it up again, Mr. Iohnson. Daily puzzle: Whose dads forbid what fellas to take the car again for what rea- son? Several celebrators return home and received a third degree grille-ing. Weighty conferences held in the pri- vacy of Mr. Post's oftice were followed by the disappearance of some State Cham- pionship Emblems. Come-come, boys, where is your modesty now? March proves to be fickle and white shoes are chased back into bureaus as winter weather returns. r Q .Q ' fi Helen De lager entertains in chapel with two grand selections on the piano. Helen really outdid herself, didn't she, Mr. Stuart? Christian High School students are shocked and saddened as report cards come out. Alas, whom now can we trust? Even the weather man has proven false. March went out like a veritable bear. APRIL ln the spring, a young man's fancy lightly turns - Golf and tennis teams formed. The boys meet with but mediocre success. The weather is discouraging much practice for either tennis or golf. Senior play practice finally gets under way. What a storml The Memoir staff begins work in earn- est and the entire school is picture- minded. Eight bits now saves two bits later. ,Vi VI, F IJ! ji QQ NIB, Eflteor- i N A' , .W H . 1 X ff' 1. -T5 T New interest is also created with the Picture Contest sponsored by the Em- blem Staff every month when Wilma Wegter and Lawrence Alkema win hand- some prizes-guitars, both awarded by the Hager Music House. Christian High may yet turn out a singing cowboy, or a serenader. Watch out, girls! Mr. Worst renders three very well re- ceived accordion numbers. Mrs. Haan has an argument on the question whether or not Theres a Gold Mine in the Sky is appropriate. Mr. B. Fridsma receives word that the Emblem received a Third Honor Rating by the Scholastic Press. Where can l hide my blushing face? Mr. Fridsma at- tributes this to the fact that Scholastic has a new rater, a woman. Oh, well, you needn't feel so bad now. MAY From buds that May is kissing, there trembles forth a soul, -Bates. iss We hear that Mr. Pott was awarded a scholarship in German at the U. of M. Nice work if you can get it. Mr. Pott in- forms the reporters that it is his ambition to receive his Ph.D. in German. What's that old saying? Where there's a will there's a way. Mr. Pott, however, did not tell the reporters that from now on nursing will be considered as a definite part in his career. lt will probably make or break him. Robert De Vos sings in chapel, preview by Helen De lager, his accompanist. E I Hinkeydinkey Pbaey Von in f WWE JS JJ? 1 fx Y LL fl! Xxvsxxy 4- X-x Lmwxw ' A Z ,,,, D I -ra y l XJ is SD Christian High Male Quartette sings in chapel, among other places. Musical groups finally respond to the direction of Mrs. T. Haan and render a fine concert at Central High. mi I New ff l x J armament-V , , 5 Q- xii- . - ' filly g 1 1 X i lt , . . May festival at the Civic Auditorium. Christian High's musical groups again take an active part. May 20, Senior program. Cheer up, the end is in sight. IUNE ls there anything you want to know? lust ask us, we can tell. We've studied hard for nine long months And we know our lessons well. Predictions: lunior-Senior Party, Iune 3. Have you' dated yet? Memoir comes out. Write a whole page! Club parties, exams-commencement -- and FIELD DAY. The woods is calling to us, And the brook repeats the tune, The very air without a care Says lune, lune, Iunef' C77ffJ '6ff2,4fwfO,4 5-4f?f?f9? JUJ7' 5ffJA9f Z-XVII' PUWDU? DWZWELZF 00!4ffP72'7l! f4C770!lf Elizabeth Lachniet Her engaging smile and helpful presence at the desk is reason enough for her being there, She serves very capably in the position vacanted by Clarissa Hofmeyer. Mr. M. Houseman Ever faithful, Grandpa has grown old in the service of our school. His presence lends a charm to school life which nothing else could give. He is a personal friend and counsellor to everyone attending Christian High. Mr. G. Werkema George has already firmly planted himself in the school halls as a permanent part of school activity. He takes a genuine interest in all school life and is always ready to give advice to freshmen and upper classmen alike. O Mr. H. Schuitema As an integral cog 1n the wheels of Christian High, though seldom seen, Mr. Schuitema lends his cheery voice and happy smile in our service as financial agent. E531 Humor An enterprising lady of the day is edu- cating her boy to be a caddy so he will meet his father occasionally. .ii.CH..l. And after all, even a match loses its head when it gets lit up. .-..CH..i ln a certain Arizona town it is so dry they have a bull frog that is over five years old and has never learned to swim. l.CH....... Brain Teaser A full-blooded lndian college student and member of the schools football team had been making futile efforts to date- up one of the most popular co-eds. Finally she consented on the provision that he prove himself instrumental in win- ning the final and most important football game of the season. Inspired, he went into the game and was unquestionably responsible for the team's decisive victory. According to their prearranged agree- ment he went to the locker rooms, took a shower, shaved and dressed in his street clothes and met his inspiration at the designated spot, Thereupon they pro- ceeded on their date. Can you point out the fallacy in this story? Answer can be found at the end of this section. -.. CH , Can cr Pipe Dream? Can a saw buck? Sure. Ever see a ginger snap? Yes. Ever see a bed spring? To be sure. And wouldn't a railroad tie? How would a crash suit? First rate. But isn't the weather vane? it it n .TCI-1.1. Tramp: Lady, l'm almost famishedf' Lady: Here's a cent. But how did you fall so low? Tramp: I had your fault. I was too extravagant. ,. C H , Orie Van fatter -midnitelz Did you know that l can imitate any bird that you can name? Ernie Venema: Ulndeedl Suppose you start with the homing pigeon. i591 A man is as old as he feels before breakfast and a woman is as old as she looks before breakfast. .....CH? A social worker with more enthusiasm than tact or experience, called upon Pat Muldoon, night watchman, at his home. I hope, Mr. Muldoon, she said, that you do not squander your money on liquor and extravagant living. Every working man should set aside a portion of his earnings every week in a savings account. May l ask where you deposit your wages? l'd just as soon tell you as not, re- plied Mr. Muldoon, genially. 'Tis S15 a week l make. When l've paid the rent, the grocer's bill, the butcher's bill, the gas company, the electric light company, the milkman, and the doctor-he's treating little Terence, bless his heart, the sickly one of me five kids-and when l've laid in the week's coal and bought a few things Maggie and I and the kids need, and paid up their insurance, then l take the rest of the money and deposit it in barrels, Ginerally, Ma'am, l use sugar barrels. They're bigger and hold, more. But when l can't get 'em I just use plain flour barrels. .......CH.,. Father: You say you want to marry my daughter. Well, have you seen her mother? Suitor: Why, yes, but daughters don't always grow up to look like their mothers. - ..... CH -T Mr. DeVroome: Last time I was in Ceylon, during an earthquake, every- thing rocked and rattled, the house creaked, the china flew about. Mr. Post: That reminds mel l must fetch my wife from the station. l CH ...- Mr. and Mrs. had just returned from church services. Mrs.: Did you notice that new hat Mrs. Brown had on today? Mr.: No-er-I'm afraid l was doz- ing a little. . Mrs.: l-luhl 'A lot of good the service did youl Autographs COMPLIMENTS OF Calvin College THE NEXT SCHOOL YOU SHOULD ATTEND For Information. Correspond with Ralph Stob, President GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. I 70 l Mrs. Haan: What success is your son having with his music? Mr. Meeter: He plays like a profes- sional piano tuner. 1 CH 1 Mr. Pott: Why do you always call your wife 'Honeyf Sid? Mr. Stuk: 'lWeIl, for one thing, honey has never agreed with me. 1 C H 1 With a pair of skates slung over her arm a young woman entered the crowded street car. A young man rose to give her his seat. Thank you, she said, but I have been skating all afternoon. 1 CH 1 Mr. Stuart: Can anybody give me a definition of righteous indignation? Iohn Hekman: Yes sir, being mad with- out cussing. 1 CH 1 Muyskens: I'm going to study medi- cine and become a great bone specialist. Den Braber: Well, you've got a good head for it. 1 CH 1 What's the matter, Meeter? snapped the shoe store manager. Can't you serve this customer? No, sir, replied Meeter. He's trying to find two shoes which squeak in the same key. 1 CH 1 Theo: Mother, is it correct to say that you 'water a horse' when you give it a drink? Mother: Yes, dear, of course. Theo: Well, then, I've just 'milked the cat.' 1 CH 1 Alice: Fanny says she intends to keep her youth. Marion: Yes, I know. She never intro- duces him to anyone. 1 CH 1 Helen V. I.: I'm going out tonight with an Irishman. Deanne: Oh, really? Helen: No, O'Brien. 1 CH 1 Art Van: Boy, there's an awful lot of girls stuck on me. Clare De: Yeah, an awful lot. 1 CH 1 lean to Gene: You may be forward on the basketball team, but you certainly are backward on the sofa. l7l Although it sounds somewhat ridicu- Ious, a dachshund across the street snapped at a fly on his back yesterday and bit himself in two. 1CH1 Bud Poll, staying at the boarding house, was a young man not noted for his early rising. One morning about 6 o'clock Bud surprised his landlady by walking into the kitchen in his dressing gown with a small medicine glass in his hand. He asked for some water. She filled the glass and he returned to his room. Three minutes later he returned with the same glass and same request, still yawning, and five minutes later again asked her to fill the glass. Whatever is the matter? Aren't you Well? asked the landlady. Bud yawned and yawned again. I'm all right, but my-my room's on fire. 1 C H 1 Winifred, if that young man of yours gets too gay with you, squelch him at once. All right, mother. I shall sit on him. 1CH1 You say your mother-in-law threw a chair at you? asked the magistrate. Yes, sir, replied the man who had called the police. And then your wife threw a table at you. Yes, sir. And what made you call for help? I saw my daughter looking thought- fully at the refrigerator. 1 CH 1 Mr. Oom: I want you to quit keeping company with lack Van. For two cents I would ask him to go. Miriam: For two cents he'd leave of his own accord. 1 C H 1 Uke Brouwer: I almost sold these shoes. Manager: You did? Uke: Yes, I had them half-soled. 1 CH 1 Our forthcoming generations certainly are going to be surprised when they learn this country has already trusted them to the full extent of their credit. 1 C H 1 Brain Teaser Answer H Full-blooded Indians never shave. 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