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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1939 volume:

.6 ' 5 5 smoifz V75 THE ANNUAL PUBLISHED by THE SENIOR CLASS of GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL b VOLUME XV! JUNE, 1939 ORDER OF CONTENTS ALMA MATER ADMINISTRATION SENIORS CLASSES ACTIVITIES LITERARY CALENDAR DEDICATION PATRONS EOREWORD HUMOR FOREWORD The Senior Class has published this annual in the hope that it would stimulate a retrospection ot the past three memorable years, with their joys and sorrows, successes and iailuresp that by such reflection undergraduate students would be spurred on to noble efforts, so that Where We failed they may succeed,- that it may aid in strengthening the ties ot triendship among the students,- that its pages may display the true value of Christian education, as ex- perienced and appreciated by the Class ot '39. MR. M. HOUSEM AN O good grey head which ol! men knew. fTENNYsoN. DEDECATION For his sincere devotion, tor his kind ohtection to the students ot Christian High, We, the Gloss ot '39, respectfully dedicote this six- teenth Volume ot the Memoir to GRANDPA HOUSEMAN, and, with equal respect, to MR. SIDNEY STUK, for his unseliish service, for his wise counsel, and for his able K leadership of the Class of X fsXx K' lil we e MR. SIDNEY STUK Counsel is mine and sound knowledge. -PROVEHBS. nf , X, EDUCATION Enf1amed with the study of learning, and the admiration of virtue, stirred up with high hopes oi living to be brave men, and Worthy patriots, dear io God, and famous to all ages. -Milton. The School Board .-, Rev. H. Bel I. H. Temple S. G. Schaaisma I. Hekmcm ill-Ioltvluwer President Secretary 'I Treasurer Prof. H. Dekker C. Vanden Berg E. Freyling I. Feenstro: Dr G. I. Broadman Vice Sec.-Treas. Hail to the Seniors! Another year is swiftly drawing to a close. just a few more weeks and you will file in a seemingly endless procession past the principal to receive your diplomas. After that your present relationship to the school will cease. Time marches on. This is one of the most memorable times of your lives. You have been look- ing forward to graduation. lt is but natural that you should have a sense of satisfaction now that you have reached the coveted goal. We rejoice with you and congratulate you most heartily. Nevertheless, we hope that there may be also a little sadness in your souls when you reminisce and think of bidding farewell to your teachers. After all, they have made the most worthwhile contribution to your development. They, as well as your parents, made sacrifices in order that you might receive a Christian education. We trust that you have sensed that Christian High was not just another school where one might gather factual information or acquire technical skills. lt is our prayer, young people, that you may not only have learned something about the Christian life, but that you also learned to lead the Christian life. Your parents, your teachers, the Board, and all the contribu- tors to the cause will feel richly repaid if the result of their work may be a generation that fears the Lord. Many eyes are upon you. The eyes of God, the eyes of Gods people, but also the eyes of the world. You are our epistle read of all men. The school will be judged by what you are and what you do. Be strong. Resist the evil. Fight for the right. God-speed to our Seniors! HERMAN BEL Page Eighf MR. E. R. POST Thy wit is as quick as the qrey hound's mouth-it catches. -SHAKESPEARE. The Faculty TOP ROW Iames Vander Ploeg, Mr. Rennie I. Dornbush, A.B., Calvin College, Oshkosh State Teachers AB., Western State Teachers College, A.M., College. University of Michigan. Typing, Shorthand. Shorthand, Commercial Law, Typing. Iohn Timmei-man, Mr. Frank Vanden Berg, A.B., Calvin College, A.M., University of Michigan State Teachers College, B. Accts., Michigan: Northwestern University. Davenport-McLachlan lnstituie. English. Bookkeeping. Mr. Claus Beukema, h .,,f' AB., Calvin College, A.M., University of A WJN' Michigan. A gy Inorganic Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical A, Drawing. , MIDDLE ROW Mr. I. I. Fles. Miss Helen M. Zandstra, Muskegon Commercial College. AB., Western State Teachers College, University Salesmanship, Librarian. of Chicago. English, Art, Dean of Girls. Mr. B. Fx-idsma. Mrs. Trena Haan. A.B., Calvin College, Columbia University, Uni- Western State Teachers College, AB., Calvin versity of Michigan. College, Northwestern University. German, Latin. Music, English, Arithmetic. Miss Wilhelmina Vertregtj Miss Frances Vander Mey, A.B., Calvin College, Northwestern University. A.B., Calvin College, A.M., University ot Michigan. X English, Speech. History, Latin. Mr. Frank Driesens, , Calvin College, AB., Michigan State Teachers K. , College, University of Michigan. x t Government, History, Registrar. BOTTOM ROW Rev. William Stuart. Mr. E. R. Post, Calvin College, BD., Princeton Seminary, Calvin College, AB., A.M., University of XX University of Leipsic, Germany Michigan. Bible, Church History. Principal. Mr. M. H. De Vroome. Mr. Iohn De Haan, A.B., Calvin College, M. Sc., University of Calvin College, A.B., Western State Teachers Michigan. College, A.M., University of Michigan. Organic Sciences, Mathematics. Mathematics, Physics, Latin. Mr. Sidney Stuk, AB., Calvin College, University of Michigan. Government, Economics. ALVIN WIERSMA Born, not for self clone, but for the whole world. A Cappella 4, 5, 6, 7, S.O.S. 4, 5: Basketball, 2nd team 2, 3, 4, 5, lst team 6, S.P.C. l, 2, 3,7 Emblem Staff, Lit. Assoc. 4, 5, Asst. Ed. 6, 7, Class Pres. 4, 5, 6, 7, Olympian 4, 5, 6, 7, Ping Pong 6, 7, Memoir Editor-in-Chief. ELEANOR DE MAAGD E 3 Th se who her best, re- s e tjgdfidmire er most. Girls' ee ,Club 2,152 4, 57 S.P.C. Chr ics ' OIC Pres Cross, S A 6, 7, Tre-as., 4, 5, S.O.S. Pr . 6, Class Treas., , 7. l, . E l, , .. . ., 4, 5, 6, 7, ' ng Mgr., 6, 7, Red 6 Class Officers 7 ' T:'lg 't -:. . . S. STUK Sponsor MR , The numbers after the activities refer to semesters. Page Twelve RAY SEVEN We could not do without him. Class Vice-Pres. 5, 6, Stamp Club, Pres. l, 2, 3, 4, S.O.S. 5, 6, Olym- pian 5, 6, Ping Pong 5, 6, Emblem Staff, News Ed. 5, 6, Athletics Man- ager 5, 6. BERT DICE The world listens to a man who talks well. A Cappella l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Decla- mation 2: Debatmq 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club l, 2, Olympian 5, 6, Ping Pong 5, 6, Ouartet 5, 6, Class Secy. 5, 6. ,V VJ fL ' ff' A 'y'!NlCK ,Mens flylenf' i golden. i vbj, PETER VANDER LUGT Those who go easy will never grow old. ANNARUTH SI Those eyes-so dark and so d ! , ph. rus 1: Guls' Glee Club 2, 3, Girls' Com'l Club 3, 4: A la 3, 4, 5, 6: M.C.C. 3, 4, 5, , mq Pong 5, E57 Mixed Chorus 5. J ELEANOR SMTTH Silence, when nofhing need be said, is fhe eloquence of dfs- crefion. BAC. 3, 4. 0-,247 62 HENRY RICKERS Men of few words are fhe besi of men. CORNELIA MEULENDYKE 'Tis good in every case, you know, Yo have iwo sfrings unfo your bow. Girls' Glee Club 1, 27 Ping Pong EDWIN DE JONGE He always mean? business, sometimes. Page Thirleen Q BETTY KROEZE An equal mixlure of humor and good sense. V ia , JOHN STEENSMA'i , Car? cop6,o14 cares go, so why carp? 2. Piriq Pong 5, dx x THERESA DYKSTRA She and gloom are no relafion. Girls' Com'l Club l, Girls' Glas Club 3, 47 Ping Pony, 'l'.e:is. G, 7. K, MAYNARD PROSE If fhere were no ladfes, ihis world would be a world cf fedious misery. Olympian 3, 4, 5, 6' Ping Pong 5, 65 Boys' Glee Club 3, 4, 5, 6. JOSEPH I NE REMI NGA Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are. Soph. Chorus 3: Girls' Com'l Club 3: Girls' Glee Club 4, 5, 6: Mixed Chorus 5: O.I.C, 5, 65 Ping Pong 5, 6. ROBERT LONDON He had a head fo confrive, u fongue fo persuade, and a hand fo execufe any mischief. Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5, 67 A gcxppellu l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Ping Pong HENRIETTA MEDENDORP A life of confenlmenf brings the greafesf happiness. Girls' Com'l Club 1, 2, 3: O.I,C. 4, 5, 6, 77 A Cappella 4, 5, 6, 77 Ping Pong 6, 7: Chess Club 6, if , JENNIE DE .IONG A sfranger in our midsr, buf a friend wiihal. O.I.C. 5, 6. iffy I HARRIET KUIPERS f He only is brighf fhaf shines by himself. Purnos us 5, 67 Emblem, Lit. Assoc. 5, 6. 1 ff 'Li RICHARD VAN BEEK Sfudy now, sludy always. LOIS BROODMAN lf's nice fo be nafural when you're nofurally nice. Soph. Chorus l7 Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, 57 Girls' Com'l Club 17 O.I.C. 3, 4, 5, 67 Mixed Chorus 6. 3 W WILLIAM VELDKAMP xv Some ihink him bashfulyofhars doubf. ' I Ping Ponq 5, 6. MARIAN ROEPER A 'life like a snowfield, where - foofsfeps leove a mark, buf noi a sfain. Orchestra 3, 4, 5, 67 Girls' Glee Club 47 Soph. Chorus 37 Forensics 5, 67 A Cappella 5, 67 Mixed Chor- us 57 Pcirnczssus 5, 67 M.C.C. 5, 67 S.O.S. 5, 67 Ping Pong 5, 6. BERNICE VAN TUINEN She's fall and fair and more fhan foir. Ping Pong 5, 6. Page Fourteen i 56 7 ,,,.f 4' ANNE HOOGEBOOM To do good rafher fhan be conspicuous. Soph. Chorus l, 27 Girls' Glee Club 3, 47 A Ccrppello 3, 4, 5, 6: Ping Ponq 5, 6. CHARLES WIERSMA One who has a hearf willing fo do all lhaf is good. Stamp Club l7 Olympian 67 Ping Pong 5, 6. BERNICEJ EAN HOOGSTEEN Her mind, her kingdom, Her will, her low. Class Secy.,l, 2, 3, - ' ' Glee Club l, 27 Debut , , B7 A Cap- pello 4, 5, 6, ensics, Pres. 6, O.lC , , 6, 7 Exiempore 57 ,I 7 Pinq Pong 6, 77 Emblem . 6, 77 Red Cross 6, 7, , Rh xx! 1- ,. ,J 1 K pu J., , x . .XA 5o+8,ERNc6oRNDYKE lxfgxqyi goodbye girls, he's through. GERTRUDE YONKER Of gentle soul, fo human race a friencl. Girls' Glee Club 1, 27 A Cappella 3, 4, 5, 5. JOHN KNOOR One of us, buf nof forward. Chess Club l, 27 Ping Pong 5, 6. Y RUTH WEEMHOF Silence is sweefer fhan speech. Soph. Chorus l, 27 S.O.S. 3, 4, 5, 67 Pinq Pong 5, 6. JEAN OPPENHUIZEN Speak cuf, hide nor fhy fhoughfs. Chclrmulin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Vice- Pres. 5, 67 Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4, 5, 67 Cooking 1, 2, 3, 47 M.C.C. 3, 4, 5, 67 Mixed Chorus 5, 67 S.O.S. 5, 6, , if JUSTIN HOEKSTRA He is nafurally inclined fo Na-ffl l fure and Science. S.O.S. 4, 5, Treas. 57 Olympian 4, 5: Emblem Stuff 4, 5. LOIS BROUWER The only way fo have a friend is fo be one. O.l.C. 3, 4, 5, 67 Ping Pong 5, 67 S.O.S. 5, Treus, 67 Red Cross 5, 6, TRENA GUIKEMA lie has a y of p using! Cooling 2 47 O.I. . 3, 4, 5, 67 Ping o . l .A .4 EUGENE BROENE An afhlefe, sfrong fo break or bind, . The sorf af an you' ' - fo be. S.P.C. l, 27 Cl es. l, 27 Bas- ketball 1, 2, 4, aptgin 5, 67 Em- blem Stuff 5, 67 Olympian 5, 67 Ping Pong 5, 6, KATHRYN KOSTER Firsf of all fo fhine ownself be frue. WWW LEVERNE SCHULTZE A quief man,-buf quife a man. S,O.S. 5, 67 Gen'l Adjunci 67 Olym- pian 6. ' Page Fiffeen ALBERT FYNEWEVER Sees life sfeadily and sees if whole. Stump Club l, 2, 3, 4, 5. DOROTHY S 1 TE i I . A cifi c' ciub oic. 5, 5, Re ss 5, 67 ' g Pong 5, 6. I JUELLA REMELTS ,J A, Genfle, per s shy, lyffla frue friend of ose yrfhg lcnow her. Soph, Choiys l, 27 Girls' Glee Club 3, 4:XMy59ed Chorus 5. ef!! I ef! ARTHUR RONDA Youfh holds no sociefy wifh grief. A Cappella l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Boys' Glee Club l7 Bcxskeibclll, Znd team, 1, 27 Olympian 5 ,Secy. 67 Ping Pong 5, 6. G ALDINE STRAATSMA She likes pleasure as she likes fun. Saph. Chorus 1, Girls' Glee Club 27 A Cappella 3, 4, 5, 67 Ping Pong 5, 67 M.C.C. 5, 67 Mixed Chorus 5, 6. CORNELIA DYKSTRA A helping hand and a willing hearf. Ch mahn 3, 4, 5, 6, Secy. 5, 67 M. C. . 3, 4, 5, 67 Cooking 4, 57 Girls' Clie Club 5, 67 S.O.S. 5, 6, Mixed Chcvrus 5, 6. I 1,1 CATHERINE RODENHOUSE She hafh friends for she showed herself friendly. O.I.C. 5, 67 Ping Pong 6. CATHERINE WIERSMA The virtue of justice consisls in moderation, as regulated by wisdom. Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4, 55 Orches- tra 3, 4, 5, 6, Band 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, O.1.C. 3, 4, 5, 6, Ping Pong 6. JAY TIMMER Young fellows will be young fellows! Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Ping Pong 5, 6. WILMA DE RUISCHER She just keeps quiel and fakes nofice. Sooh. Chorus l, 2, Girls' Glee Club 3, 4: A Cappella 5, 65 S.O.S. 3, 4, 5, 6, Secy. 5, Ping Pong 5, 6. ROBERT PRINCE 'Tis wiser being meek than fierce. Orchestra 3, 4, Ping Pong 5, 67 Tennis 5, A Cappella 5, 6, Olym- pian 5, 6, Boys' Glee Club 5, 6. ANN ALOFS Four more minutes! Three mor minutes! Two more minufes!-- And-class is over! Soph. Chorus 1, 27 O.l.C. 37 Girls' Glee Club 3: Ping Pong 5, 6. GERALD POSTMA He knows whafs what and who's who. A Cappella 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Quartet 5: Stomp Club 2, 3, 4, Secy. 2, 3, 4, Forensics, Tre-as. 5, 6, Ping Pong 5, 6, Mixed Chorus 5. ELAINE PLEKKER 1 Liftle maid with happy eyes--Q Brow where nof a shadow s. Soph. Chorus lg Girls' Glee Cl 33 M.C.C. 3, 4, 5, 6, Treczs. 3, 4, Ping Pong 5, 8. Page Sixteen GERALD VAN DYKE Deeds, not words. I I 5 MAG LENE H TRA I Quiet, ull of friendliness h ughf. Gir 'l Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Soph. Cho u 1, 2, Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, O.l.C. 5, G: A Cappella 5, 6. JEAN Mo MA Moderation, the noblest gift of heaven. ELSIE KOBES A pure mind is fhe mosf augusf possession! ' Charmahn l, 2, Se-cy. 3, 4, Pres. 5, 6, Soph. Chorus 1, 2, Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, Cooking 1, 2, 3, 4,7 O.l.C. 5, 6, Mixed Chorus 5. LAWRENCE SPOELSTRA ' Ari is fhe perfection of Nature. s HARRIET BROENE In each cheek appears a dimple. M.C.C. Asst. Treas. 3, 4, Secy. 5, 65 Ping Pong 6. MELVIN FRIESWYK For his hearf was in his work. Basketball, Znd team, 1, 27 Ping Pong 5, 6, 7, S.O.S. 5, 6, Pres. 77 Olympian 6, 7, Mixed Chorus 6, 7, Boys' Glee Club 5, 6, 7. WILLARD KONYNDYK Whaf should a man do buf be merry? Stamp Club 4, Ping Pong 5, 6. BEITY HOEKSTRA Delighfful fo know and pleas- ing fo falk Io. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Soph. Chorus l, 2, Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, Band 1, 2, Mixed Chorus 5, O.l,C. 5, 6, S.O.S. 5, 6, Ping Pong 5, 6. f I V,-X1 'f' ' if n . 'i KENNETH BOSSCHER Begone, dull care! Thou and I shall never agree. MARIAN GRASSMIDT A quiei lass, and ever o f help. Girls' Com'l Club ' ' WARREN PYLMAN Hark! How fhe usic I from his fhroal. Quartet 5, 6, A Cappella 5, 6, Inq Pong 5, 6, Olympian 5, 6. JEAN HOFFMAN Then on! Then on! where clufy leads, My course be onward slilll Soph. Chorus 1, Cooking 2, 3, 4, 5, O.l.C. 3, 4, 5. GERALD VAN KUIKEN Whose ies? among his friends is free. Ping Pong 5, 6, Olympian 6. 1 I W M PL if wg? ' 5 'X-ii? . 'UF My In .F Page Sevenleen RUTH BYLSMA She knows naf foo much noise. Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, O.l.C. 3, 4, Gen'l Adjuncl 5, 6, Ping Pong 5, 6. ,, n MORRIS DRIESENGA An alhlefe, and, of course, pleasanl and likeable wifhal. Ping Pong 5, 6, Basketball, 2nd learn 3, 4, 5, 6. JANET KONING Flirfaiion: Aifenfion wilhoul in- fenfion! Soph, Chorus l, Girls' Com'l Club 1, 2, 3, Sewing 3, Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, 6, Cooking 4, Ping Pong 5, 6, M.C.C. 5, 6. CHRISTINE VAN BAALEN Blushing is fhe color of virfue. Girls' Com'1 Club l, 2, 3, Sopli. Chorus 1, 2, Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, lVl.C.C. Pres. 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 5, 6, Pina Pong 5, 6. A-4 4 1 a 1' 'V I . ,v - 'J . xr om 3 'A' A 'E MARGARET VANDER WAL Jollify has added one more vic- fim lo ifs lisf. Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, A Cappella 5, 6, M,C,C. 3, 4, 5, 67 Ping Pong 5, 6, I l ' l JAY VANDER TUIN And sfill fhe wonder grew Thai one head could carry all he knew. Siamp Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Chess Club 1, 2, Ping Pong 5, 6. 5 P I . GERTRUDE OEGEMA Laughing and lalking, full of fun foo, When she's around, one can'f feel blue. Soph. Chorus 1, Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, 5, Cooking 3, 4, Red Cross 3, 4, 5. MARTHA ROEDE I wiII believe fhou wilf nof ufter whaf thou dos? nof knowg so far will I frusi thee. Soph. Chorus l7 Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, 5, 67 S.O.S. 3, 4, 5, 67 Ping Pong 5, 6. FRANK DIELEIAAN Napoleoh was a smdll man, foo! Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 67 Ensemble l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 67 Stamp Club 3, 47 Ping Pong 5, Treas. 65 -.Nr JANE RYSKAMP In small propprfions we beauty see. I Soph. Chorus l, 27 O.l.C. 3, 4, 5, 6, Gen'l Adjunct 3, 47 S.O,S. 5, 67 Ping Pong 5, 67 Cooking 3, 4. FRED PYLMAN Be always merry as ever you can, For no one delights in a s - rowful man. CATHERINE HOEKSTRA ' Whafever else you are in I , you are agree ble. Giris' christian cis 1, 27 orc. Treas. 3, 4, 5 7 Girls' ing Pong 6, 77 Girls' ee Qlug, , 47 Red Cross 3, , , 6. ,ye , ,, rr JACK KUIPERS He may arrive Iafe, buf he al- ways gets there. Band l 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 67 Stamp Club l, 27 Boys' Glee Club 5 67 Olympian 57 Ping Pong 5, 6. VIVIAN VANDER ARK For if she will, she will7 You may depend upon if. Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 47 Orches- tra 3, 4, 5, 67 Ensemble 3, 4, 5, 67 O.I.C. 3, 4, 5, 67 A Cappella 5, 67 Ping Pong 5, 6. 9 Page Eighteen ELSON HARKEMA Nobody would fhink if, buf I'm nafurally bashful. Basketball, 2nd team, 2, 3, lst team 5, 67 Olympian 5, 6. HELEN STRAAYER There's Idughier in her eyes, Which are as brighf as summer skies. Girls' COm'l Club 1, 2, 37 Soph. Chorus l7 Girls' Glee Club 2, 37 M.C.C. 3, 4, 5, 5, Secy. 3, 47 A Crip- pella 3, 4, 5, 67 Ping Pong 5, 6. I' 1 7 RIE START The virtue Iies in fhe struggle, nof The prize. Band l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 67 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4 5, 6. CATHERINE HAZEKAMP Nobilify lies in fhe mind, not in fhe Zlodd. v us 1, 27 Girls' Glee Club , ,5,6, O,l. . ,4,5,6. pi JACOB JOLMAN I am sure, care's an enemy fo life. MARGARET HUBERS Silence is a hard argument fo answer. Girls' Glee Club l, 27 A Cappella 4, 5, 67 O,l.C. 4, 5, 6. HUGH MEETER Whai's all fhis bustle, hasie and hurry? Be like me+I never worry! A Cappella l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 77 Class Vice-Pres, l, 2, 3, 47 Boys' Glee Club 1, 27 S.P.C. l, 27 Forensics 17 Bas- ketball, 2nd team 4, 57 Olympian 5, Secy. 6, 77 Red Cross 5, Pres. 6, 77 Ping Pong 6, 7. WINIFRED KLOOSTRA Who never takes one step aside, nor halts, though hope be dim. Girls' Com'1 Club 1, 2, Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4. 1.1 ' ,f . 1 1 lg, ' 1' THEODORE KEY Justice consists in doing no in- jury to men and giving them no ottence. Chess Club l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 1 HELEN PIKAART Happy and flippant, with a touch of daring. Charmahn 5, 67 Orchestra 5, 6, G1r1s' Glee Club 5, 6, Ensemble 5, 6, A Cappella 5, 6. Q GERALDINE sci-HPPERS X il She is wise, who doth talk but -lb' mile. Soph. Chorus lp Girls' Glee Club 2, A Cappella 3, 4, 5, 6. MARIE GOOTE ' J The better day thezbqbefied. Soph. Chorus Girls' Com'l' Club 1, 2, SVIVI. .C. 3, 4, 5, qymnq Pong 5, 67 Mixed Uh Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4. f JEANNETTE EZINGA Halt in earnest, hall in jest. Pinq Pong 5, 65 Girls' COm'l Club 5, 6, Chess Club 6. 4 fa l CORNELIA KossEN l Silence is her mother tongue. Girls' Com'l Club 1, 2, Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4. lf , ..,.., j Page Nineteen -J DONALD ouvER ' He'll find a way-or make one. Chess Club l, 2, 3, 4, 57 Stamp Club l, 2, Boys' Glee Club l, 5, 6, Mlxed Chorus 5, 6, A Cappella 5, 6: Pmq Pong 5, 6, Olymplan 5, 6, S.O.S. 5, 65 Quartet 6, MARIE VOOGT Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set. 6 fs ' x .U X .N sv JOHN DE VRIES Some day his name will shine with achievements. Pmq Pong 5, 6. MILDRED STEHOUWER D This life is most jolly. , 6, Cooking 3, 4, Pmg f6, 'rls' Glee Club 3, 4. ,K , JOHN KROON He who never neglects to talk. Boys' Glee Club l, Z, 3, 4, 5, 6, Slamp Club l, 2, 3, 4. RUTH BERGHAGE Did you ever see a young wom- an who was not willing to flirt -just a little? Soph. Chorus lg Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 41 A Cappella 3, 4, 5, 6: Glrls' Com'l Club 3, 47 M.C.C. 3, 4, 5, 6: Mixed Chorus 5, Ping Pong 5, 6. HENRY OSTERHOUSE Sometimes at work, sometimes at play, Never too Serious, never too gay. BETTY ROSKAMP Moderafion is fhe pleasure of The wise. Soph, Chorus lp Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4, 5, 65 Girls' Corn'l Club 3, 45 M.C.C. 5, 6. MARCIA SCHAAFSMA f ' Her hopes are noi always real- ized, buf she always hopes. Girls' Glee Club 4, 6, Cooking 4, A Cappella 6, 77 Mixed Chorus 6, 7, M.C.C. 6, 7. HELEN DE JAGER Yea, music is fhe Prophef's arf, Among Ihe gifts fha? God hafh senf, One of fhe mosf magnificenf. A Cappella l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 75 Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, S.O,S. 4, 5, 6, 7, Sec . 5- Mixed Chorus 6, 7, Ping J Y . Pong 6, 7. x.f'1 . Uuf N MADELYN SNYDER, ls fhere a hear? fhaf music cannot 6'lf? l 'V' A Capp a 72, 3,A4f'5, 6, 7, Girls' C e b lx, 2, Q3 4, 5, 6, 77 Cook- i 4, 55 M. .c. 6, 7, Mixed orus B, 5 .X ix l x ELYN J ELTEMA Genfle of speech, be:-ieficeni of mind, Ever sfudicus, and always kind. Girls' Com'l Club 3, 4. ll . , .1-if x .1 iv. ,J ,BERTHA WALBURG I The pen is mighiier than ihe sword. CLARENCE PIERSMA Oh, don'f fhe days seem long and long, When all goes righf, and noth- ing goes wrong? Page Twenfy l ABE AKKER ,ll How much lifes in Lgmghter: the cipher 'lrey,f whefrewifh we de- phQ-lfhe wgole man. , slum Qfiib 1, 2, ,, Pilig Pong 5? G. ERMA A R SSE I le, h, a shriek- an Cl' . Soph. Chorus , 5 Girls' Glee Club 37 O.l.C. 5, 7 ing Pong 5, 5, A Cappella 5, . 1 s. YLEAV ROSEMA . Mol ihaf I love sfudy less, buf xv fun more. Soph. Chorus 1, A Cappella 3, 4, 5, 6, M.C.C. Treas. 5, 6, Ping Pong 5, 6. EDWARD HERTEL Modesfy becomes a young man. Ping Pong 5, 6. firf' ' 1'., r r .JV MILDRED GRITTER51 f 'li Care sefs lighfly on her shoulders. Ping Pong 5, 6. JEANNETTE SCHRIPSEMA She never offends by over- Talking. Soph. Chorus l, 25 Girls' Glee Club 4. DORIS HEYBOER Come, give us a iasfe of your qualify. Sewing 27 M.C.C. 3, 4, 5, 65 Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, Ping Pong 5, 6, A Cappella 5, 6. BEATRICE ALKEMA Virfue is fo herself fhe besf reward. Soph. Chorus 1: M,C.C. 3, 4, Pinq Pong 3, 4. 1 9- . ELLEN NEWHOF Y Her we all know- Her we all admire. Soph, Chorus 1: M.C.C. Vice-Secy. 3, 4, Pres. 5, 6, Ping Pong 5, 6. JAYNE FEENSTRA The rose is fairesf when 'Hs budding new. O.l.C. Secy. 3, 4, 5, 6, Cooking 3, 4: Girls' Glee Club 3, 4: Ping Pong 5, 6. WINIFRED BAKER Overflowing wifh harmless mis- chief. Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Com'l Club l, 2: M.C.C. 5, 6: Pinq Pong 5, 6. is CELIA DATEMA ' Those eyes are sure fo win s gallant man. - Soph. Chorus l, 2: O.l.C RAYMOND WIERSUM I would rafher see a young man blush fhan fum pale. Stamp Club 3: Ping Pong 5, 6: Olympicm 5, 6. JEAN TERPSTRA She pufs her worries in a pock- ef wifh a hole in if. Soph. Chorus lg Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Pinq Pong 4: M.C.C, 4: A Cappella 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3, ge Twenfy-One GERALD HOLST A business mind, combineq Y wifh pleasanf ways. X , X W s , r . l . ' 0 1 Q I ' i 4 s N MARIE NIEUWDORP Small of siaiure, sweef of smile, Brighf and cheery all fhe while, Girls' Com'l Club l, 2: M,C.C. 5, 6: Ping Pong 5, 6: A Cappella 5, 6. GERTRUDE VANDEN BERG Friendly is she and willing fo do her share. Soph. Chorus l, 2: Girls' Glee Club 3: O.l.C. 4, 5: Red Cross 4, 5, ' fx! .U EDITH DEKKER Kindness is fo do and say The kindesf fhings in fhe kinde es? way. Chcrrmahn l, 2, Trecrs. 3, 4, 5, 6: M.C.C. 3, 4, 5, 6, Vice-Pres. 3, 4: Soph. Chorus l: Girls' Glee Club 2: A Cappella: 3, 4, 5, 6: Ping Pong 6: Girls' Com'l Club 2: S.O.S. 5, 6. , J AN DYKEN l llo Wim , wigor , and fx Hwifdlif '. mpiun 5, 6: S.O.S. 5, 6: Ping onq 5, 6, A Coippellcr 5, 6: Boys' Glee Club 5, 6: Mixed Chorus 5, 6. JOSEPHINE VER LEE Wifh us as a freshman: slill here-a senior, Her worfh as a violinisf, we'll always remember. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Ensemble 3, 4, 5, 6: O.l.C. 3, 4, 5, 6: A Cup! pellci 5 6, ESTHER VANDE RIET The essence of feminine charm and dignity. Parnassus 5, 6. FRANCES G TER r cusfom. soph, Ch r S 1,127 M. .c. 3, 4, 5, 65 Pin q 5,, . 1 i f To live n delighf i l l JEAN CONNIE KEEGSTRA For all her fhoughfs are poefry, And all her feeli gs prose. Emblem Si Lit. ' S oc. Ed. 3, 4 .-in-Chi , 67 ie:- iun , estrcx 2, , 4, 5, irls' Gle 2, 3, 5 M.C.C. , 6: S.- O.S, 6, , ici Com'1 Club, V e- 5,, gg pellci 5, 6, Mix d rus I , Par czssus, Secy. 5, 6, crtoryx VANDEN BERG He lr whafever is fo be ub 1, 2: Golf 4, , 6: Ping on , 67 Oympicm 5, 6. WINFRED KARSTEN Bcshlul? Yes-buf u man's a man for all thai! fl! .JV if lf if Page Twenfy-Two ELMER VAN BEEK Lef fhem cull if mischief: when if is pus! and prospered, 'twill be virfue. Stamp Club 1, 2, 3, S.P.C. 1, 2, S.O,S. 5, 6, Gen'1 Adjunct 5: Tennis 6, Olympian 5, 6. I I , 'sr , ,, fflllk flfl X , ALFRED SPAANSTRA Thaf l am a man l'cl have you know, Even fha I have some space lo grow. A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club 1, 25 Ping Pong 5, 6, GERTRUDE ALOFS Breezy--brisk-brimming over! Soph. Chorus 1 ,2, Girls' Glee Club 3: O,l.C. 47 Ping Pong 5, G. ' 1 . I I, I , aff, , 'Vf ,f'Q , J . lf CM MARIE HOOGERHEIDE Nof soberf iusf fhoughfful and sincere. LEONARD BRINK f Obedience is fhe key fo every door. Stamp Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 57 Chess Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ALVIN WIERSMA Born, not for self alone, but tor the whole world. A Cappella 4, 5, 6, 77 S.O.S. 4, 57 Basketball, 2nd team 2, 3, 4, 5, lst team 67 S.P.C. 1, 2, 3,7 Emblem Start, Lit. Assoc. 4, 5, Asst. Ed. 6, 77 Class Pres. 4, 5, 6, 77 Olympian 4, 5, 6, 77 Ping Pong 6, 7: Memoir Editor-in-Chief, CLARENCE DE HAAN A man of many inches, and every inch a man. S.O.S. 3, 57 Basketball, 2nd team 2, 3, lst team 4, 5, 67 A Cappella 4, 5, 6, 77 Olympian 4, 5, Treas, 6, 77 Ping Pong 5, 6, 7: Emblem Staff, Bus. Manager, 6, 77 Memoir Bus. Manager. DEBORAH HARKEMA Alas! and were l two, then might I keep the pore l've jet mxself. Girls' Glee Club 3, 4: Soph. Chorus 1, 27 Class of '40 Treas. 2, '37 Par' nassus Treas. 4, 57 M,C.C. 4, 57 Memoir Assoc. Lit. Ed. PAUL WESTVEER An interesting lyri ture of e and nonsense. if Emblem Staff, Hum r Ed. 67 lym- pian 67 S b l, 7 Chess Club l, 27 Pi g nq,,M ger 67 Memoir Hu ditor. A l f X., 7 A ill Memoir Stuff 0 Page Twenty'Tltree JEAN HUTTENGA She is liked by all-and de- serves to be. Class Treas. 1, 2, 3, 47 Girls' Com'l Club l, 2, 37 Soph. Chorus l, 27 Girls' Glee Club 3, 47 M,C.C. 3, 4, 5, 67 A Cappella 3, 4, 5, 67 Ping Pong 5, 67 Memoir Photo Editor. LILY VELZEN Qualified, dependable, guaran- teed to be on hand tor any Girls' Com'l Bbr ecy.-Treas. 2, 3, Pres. , , oph. horus l7 Girls' G 7- an. , 3, if sewing 1, Em- b - , Lit, A o ' 4, 5: A Cap- pell , - Mixe Chorus 57 Par- Fore cs - , Red Cross 4', 57 a 4 1 u ' f . ing Pong , 7 . . .7 vt 1 oir - it-or. work or pla B9 ssu -- S' Debating 47 I 4 5 OIC s I' JOHN HEKMAN Once I resolved a bachelor to be, But yet the young woman appealed to me. Boys' Glee ci, 937 Busketbaii, 2nd ,teamh J: Olympian 4, 5, 6, 7, VicefP , 77 A Z 4, 5, 6, 77 P g Pong 5, 6,' mblem Staff, Asst. Adv. M' er 6, 77 Memoir Subscription Ma ager. MR. JOHN DE HAAN, Sponsor Class History I Another green crop of Freshies Cl imagine no greener than ever before, but just as green as everj, arrived at Christian High in February, l936, to initi- ate their three year stay. The first few weeks saw them amazed, flustered, prankish. Amazed-at the extent of Christian's spacious halls. Flustered- when a Senior demanded respect for his rights. Prankish-until the toddlers realized that grade school tactics here had long ago been outmoded. These same characteristics apply equally well to the September troop of Freshies, who with us formed the class of '39. The membership of this class numbered l7'o, which gave us the distinction of being the largest Freshman class ever to enroll at Christian. The February Freshmen were given their official welcome at a special session in which they were compelled to wear green head-bands for the day, bearing their names. The September Freshmen received their official welcome at Garfield Park. Both student body and faculty were present. Shortly after this the Freshmen groups joined to form the Sophomore Class. lt was at our first meeting that we were introduced to our very capable and spirited sponsor, Mr. Stuk, whose guidance since we have deeply appreciated. Representatives for the Student Council were elected at this meeting. At a later meeting, a committee was appointed by our sponsor to draw up a Constitution. When our charter was granted, we elected .our first President, Gene Broene. Our Iunior year was full of activity. lt began with the election of class officers, resulting this time in the election of Alvin Wiersma as President. Our meetings were very successful under his leadership. The majority of our class meetings during our lunior year were concerned with the planning and finan- cing of our junior-Senior Party. This financing was made possible to some ex- tent, by a rummage sale Cwhich wound up in the form of an auction and cut- ratesj and a hot-dog sale. The big event of our junior year was our lunior- Senior Party, which was held at Fountain Street Baptist Church on lune 3. Following this, as an almost indirect contrast to this good time, came exams. Immediately after exams, we were given a three month's rest. The following September, with firm resolutions to make our last year at Christian our best, we began to burn the oil as Seniors. The time which had elapsed between our Freshman and Senior year, however, seemed so short that it was hard to realize that we must now assume this role. At the first meeting we again elected Alvin Wiersma as President. Our Memoir Staff was elected at our second meeting. We also remembered Grandpa Houseman with a gift at this meeting, as sickness had forced him to give up his duties as janitor. Funds during our Senior year were raised by conducting a Christmas Card Campaign. A fall outing followed at Fallasburg Park. CWill we ever for- get that Kangeroo Court?D At present we are looking forward to our Senior play, our Iunior-Senior Party and Commencement. Our High School days have thus come to an end, after three very short years. And now we look to the future with ardent hopes and ambitions, always remembering our Christian education which we have here received. And though we realize that we are not all going to travel the same course, we will always harbor fond memories of our High School days spent together at Christian. Again, we wish to thank our devoted sponsor, Mr. Stuk, for the interest he has always shown in our class, in its functions and projects. H M. Page Twenty-Four Commencement Address I Tonight the class of '99 bids farewell to three years of high school life, to all that they stand for, and to the Christian institution which we all love. These three years have not been spent in vain. On the contrary, they have been the three most fruitful years in our lives. While the nations are feverishly re-arming for destruction, the Class of '39 is being flamed with the study of learning, and the admiration of virtue, stirred up with high launched, armed for constructive effort. lt ventures forth, as Milton has written, En- hopes of living to be brave men, and worthy patriots, dear to God and famous to all ages. We have been trained for warfare, in Paul's words, . . not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. In this war- fare we have been taught to use the armor of Christian soldiers, consisting of the girdle of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. We were disciplined, so that we might discipline ourselves in a world sadly lack- ing this power. We bore responsibilities, in anticipation and preparation for greater re- sponsibilities in later life. The knowledge we received was permeated with Christian prin- ciples and teachings. Our ideals and ambitions were formed in the light of the Word of God. lt only remains for us to realize these ambitions. Surely, we are equipped to re- sist successfully the temptations of the Evil One, and to render willing service to our God. In retrospectioh of these three years, we are impressed by the overwhelming debt we owe to those who have made possible these benefits. It is but natural that we turn first to our parents, our first educators. It was they who shaped our course in the days when our minds were very receptive and retentive. lt was they who sacrificed and labored to erect this institution. Our teachers deserve more than a word of gratitude for their diligent labors. Theirs is a noble profession of building Christian manhood and womanhood. We deeply ap- preciate the knowledge, encouragement, and counsel they willingly gave us. lt is our hope that they may see the fruits of their labors in our future accomplishments. May that be a source of joy and an inspiration for further effort. We especially appreciate the services of our able principal, Mr. Post. His fairness and wit made our stay very en- joyable. Mr. Sidney Stuk, our friendly sponsor, we particularly wish to thank for his will- ing service and inspiring leadership of the Class of '39, We hold him in high regard and will long remember him. Then, we wish to acknowledge the School Board for its administrative and financial activities. We also appreciate the unselfish and helpful work of the Ladies Circle and other organizations, who have endeavored to aid the cause of Christian High. Above all, we should express our gratitude to God. He has given us a Christian high school, through the medium of Christian parents and the efforts of others assembled here. On an historic spot in New England rests a significant monument. On the four cor- ners of the pedestal rest the four figures representing Law, Morality, Freedom, and Edu- cation. Above these stands the massive figure of Faith, one hand holding an open Bible, and the other pointing to God. Classmates, we have received an education-a Christian education. We have studied the Bible, the only basis for morality. We en- joy freedom under law. lf then our faith has not increased, it surely is due to our in- difference. Possibly an inventory of what we have received will strengthen our faith and deepen our gratitude. So, at the commencement of a new and broader life, the Class of '39 will disband. However, our common cause, and common heritage will form the bonds of an invisible union, and we look forward with confidence. A. W. Page Twenty-Five Class Honors I l936 - l937 OFFICERS l937 - 1938 Eugene Broene President Alvin Wiersma Hugh Meeter Vice-President Hugh Meeter Bernicejean Hoogsteen Secretary Bernicejean Hoogsteen lean Huttenga Treasurer lean Huttenga Mr. Sidney Stuk Sponsor Mr. Sidney Stuk COMMITTEES Flower and Colors Committee: Ann Hoogeboom, Frances Gritter, Elsie Kohes, Marie Groote. Motto and Text Committee: Melvin Frieswyk, Leverne Schultze, Celia Datema, Iosephine Reminga. Memorial Committee: Seymour Van Dyken, Edith Dekker, Evelyn leltema. Class Historian: Hugh Meeter. Outing Committee: Art Ronda, Ellen Newhot, Lawrence Spoelstra, lanet Koning, Abe Akker, Warren Pylman, Deborah Harkema. Class Text: Prove all things: hold fast that which is good. Class Motto: Not finished, just begun. Class Flower: Lily oi the Valley. Class Colors: Maroon and White. AWARDS Bert Vanden Berg, Commercial Scholarship Medal ca1QfT ESEEQZPIQSilfilfffsihloiafgilfp EEE All-round Girls' M. C. C. Cup E Xrrlfbunkfsgfitglclg EE E F'- and Lomb HonoraryEScienCemlAward Page Twenty-Sfx 'I ASI' SIISII NE C. KEEG- A A HELEN DE JAGER 'Ii 6 I I I I 'H .I 5 8 :I W' E7 J-:I 'I A - heo.d,t eHIII of What-5haII'5e,looms beautiful QJ- bove The Now,Ob-scured in sub-Ile I EJ Q I I LH MIIIIII EI IIIIIHIIII T ,I XI I JfNJ , . E I H41 .IWVJIIMQIIIQ misfmub-rqigeifhe Miha? amid How. og hearts are .ftrong wifh .rin-ewed sI.ren9tII,Mk . I' ' f E Iv IHIIIHIIIIIHIIIIEIII I kj . . f'N I I I A Q J j .XI N 3 I IX A IV JI! I 9' PHT G U ?:I:III:I.-in 'I-in ff' -I35 E bear-Iosfls 5-III-rIIn9 And IookwII'I IeI1e3o1 wIs-dom On Yhe can-quercd fIcId. . If I , I It I ' fa' - AIF1IIHII5Z7fI?'gfgIfrI-' .. IV? I ,LPI .VH I?I.I32II:IIIIII.CJJ.II.II5 ,QI 'ULF r4'VLf'VV aLff XJQLI'-I' We have .1 simon I fear :HAH flee, We have a cour-agejoubi .mall flq, e do notfcar Ihe .L I1 - 1 iii J J- J 11 J 1 .I 'V P' E V F 'ip I P I I. Q .gg II1-!fEIgLP.VjPI,I Ig-gjrtg Im I I I ' I 5 'I I I I I I I I I I I Q4 132235 JIQQQIJEQF? V wears I1-he.zd,TIIough IwIlIs be sreep and hgh Go-igrws all tie sfur-dq sirengfh 4- if HF- -P115 If - Q , IwI?II'IEf'I-IVIIIVIIIVII HEI W' I7 J GE! I I f'I I I I I I ,I 'I I CI E QJH -IIIIIIIJIIIQII-I'I.JIfIeIIQ if J I W I or Q F--I 4 4 J I I 8 Q Of mI'Io5cwIIogard1Va-hcI1dvIIi-II gIee,TII?ensa we rglmbifhe lmghesf IIIII, WITII Vic - by rq . +HIl,, J'IjIlLIIe8q'PjfIjeIJ I9 fr?rQ'rI!II.FlI'I3-IIIII-IQIPIIAI -gt CAST NEW HRE5' CDF?-'iiczczcwrw H J CLASS Alex De long Henry Scholten Sylvia Ten Broelc lean Baker Dorothy Hertel Mrs. T. Haan, Mr. R. of 1940 Pre si dent Vi ce-Presi dent Secretary Treas urer Vice Sec.-Treas. I. Dornbfhsli' Sponsors Another milestone in our school career has been passed. Our lunior year has come and gone, and because of common interests and combined efforts to make this year successful, We feel that closer bonds of friendship have been established. Many a thoughtful moment was spent in planning Ways and means to swell our class treasury sufficiently to appropriately entertain our esteemed Seniors at the annual Iunior-Senior Banquet. Our class also has the distinction of being the first class to order their rings during their lunior year. We truly appreciate the willing and helpful assistance of our sponsors, Mrs. Haan and Mr. Dornbush. We hope that this year has been a preparation for even a more enjoyable one as Seniors. Page Thirty S.'l',B. I. Hertel G. Andriesen I. Gillisse M. Ihershoi H. Venemu I. Wesseling A. Star G. Driesens I. Ondersma E. Winkel E. Ezinqcx P. Overbeek I. Westra T. Thomusmu L. Oosierhouse B. Mulder I.. Van Siright K. Kloosira L. Vcm Wesep I. Van Zwoll M. Nagelkirk D. Emelander D. Goris V. Verduin E. Bierema D. Ballast I. Huizingh E. Berends C. Dykhouse T. Bouma I. De Witte I. Ornee C. Poll H. Sherda 1. Korthouse H. Apol R. Hoekmcxn B. Apol N. Borqmcxn R. Keeqsiru H. Start R. Vander Klok I. Voss R. Koster E. Sikkemcx K. Vcm Doorne I. Kuipers I. Tol H. Eldersveld E. Knot! M. Griflioen R. Key I-I. Kooi A. Zcxnqsma H. Apol C. Hollander Page Thfrfy-One Page Thfrly-Tw: B. Hoogsteen B. Penninq W. Weqter D. Bcxities B. Brink M. Bestemcm H. Mennega D. Dovekot I. Petlinqcx G. Velders G. Van Wesep M. Piersmc: I. Petroelie M. Ondersmcx B. Boes P. Peterson V. Koster E. Boersma B. Broersmcx K. Doezema M. Klooie E. Visscher I. Hoimeyer M. Vander Vennen G. Bergman D. Heftel N. Oliver I. Bel G. Feensiru K. Zcxcxgmcxn I. Dykstra F. VVierda S. Vredevooqd A. Oliver K. Prxcxp B. Enqbers M. Baker G. Westrcx I. Kamp M. Bylsma R. Koster I. Wcxlcot H. Hoeksema M. Lachniei H. Vander Laan M. Vander Zcxuq I. Vander Hoven. E. Huizingh A. Swieier B. Muller M. Hondorp T. Prins S. Wie:-smu B. Buist D. Bouma G. Visser CLASS Gilbert Broene Maurice De Iong Bernice Bietberg lean Hendrickson Evelyn Dice Don Iurgens Mr. l. I. Fles, Mr. F. V In November on of '41 President Vice President Secretary Vice Secretary Treasurer Vice Treasurer anden Berg, Sponsors e hundred fifty-five students We e organized as the Class of '4l under the direction of its co-sponsors, Mr Fles and Mr Vanden Berg The class has e njoyed this, its Sophomore year under the leadership of our capable president, but We look forward to the future as Iuniors and Seniors We have not been very active during this year but we have given our interest chiefly to the organi zation of the class. A very peppy and interesting program, which was enioyed by the Sopho rnores, revealed much talent in the class. Page Thirfy-Three Page Thirfy-Four R. Ornee D. Van Bee G . Koenes I. Swuri I. Frens I. Bel C. Monsma P. Vanden Berg I. Veenstrcx G. Vcm Dyke W. Boumcm I. Hendrickson C. Walburq I. I-Iarkema L. Posthumus H. Meyer A. Werkerna F. Van Duinen B. Heyboer D. Verburq M. Boss T. Prins G. Boerkoel B. Boshoven M. Hurkes A. De Borsi G. Holtrop K. Holtvluwer L. De lager M. Hoekstrcx R. Karsies I. Icxnsmu A. Start E. Noordewier F. Kooiker E. De Vries F. Ophofi I. Faber I. Selvius M. Faber M. Verburq V. Verduin M. Brink H. Feenstrn I. Voss E. Timmer E. Grootllazis I- 'De Ko e L. Wyngurden M. De Vos I. Muiderman E. Iansen I. Heyns B. De long D. Smith C. Nobel B. Woltier M. Vander Kooy L. Meyer E. Boersmu G. Dik E. Kcrmminqcx D. Dekker T. Minqerink C. Provoosi W. Wiersmcx T. Rosema G. De Mcxaqd I. Meermun A. Hocqerheide R. Smilter T. Van Dam R. De Graaf I. Holwerdu B. Meyer M. Wielcxnd T. Bouma A. De Boer B. De Meester H. Grussmid! I. Bel G. Ditmur I. Vander Hoven D. Lcxchniet B. Verburq 'E. Steiqenga B. Sinke K. Homcm S. Bylsmcx I.. Cornelisse G. Kuiper B. Bergman R. Boeremu E. Pylmcm E. Hoffman E. Postemcx W. De Vries J. De Vries E. Hoekzema I. De Boe M. Siereveld I. London H. Lautenbcxch B. Vcm Ess G. Werkemu I. Boeve A. Kwunt D. Fynewever ICE. giteema . urs n G. Ter must C. Provoosi H. Oppenhuizen A. Visscher H. Knoor E. Stevens M. Ditmar B. Ridderinq A. Holtrop B. Hoekstra I.. Helder N. Kuiper M. Huttenga I. Vun't Hof L. Vander Luqt T. Van Wesep Page Thirfy-Five February Students This page and the next contain the photographs ot the ireshies Who invaded Christian High in February. By this time they have lost their greenness and appear to be a colorful and active group. Although they have been here only a short time, iriendships have been made and good times enjoyed. We hope they will attain a high degree of success in their remaining years at Christian High. ,r 1 i, 11 I 1 J' :',,, , . .1,- B. Page Thirty-Six Hollander M. Huge M. Huizingcx I. Vande: Ploeq M. Potter A. Konydyk E. Vanden Berg H. Hooqewind S. Swets S. Diephuis E. Hubers P. Remingcx I.. Vander Klok I. Orange E. Haan I. Hooqerlcmd H. Diekmcn A. Koning I. Van Vliet M. Sttikwerda I. Punt F. Dornbush B. Hoelsemd D. De Haan A. Kloostra I. Star H. I-Iekmun L. Posthumus M. Kludder E. Stevens E. Kladder D. Brink S. Kok A. Gritter L. Kloet B. Ten Broek R. Zuidemc: A. De Haan D. Dutema B. Ten Hoor A. Huvermcxn E. Lucas R. Gebbens I. Wychers I. Bronkemcx E. Holwerdu V. Kcxcxshoek N. Poel I. Newhof B. Ter Veen M. Bos I-'. Lauienbcxch N. Rickers I. Split B. Hoffman D. Koeze M. Verwys I. Ionker R. Hertel F. Driesens L. Van Alien I. Key M. Boumcx B. Smiis E. Posthuma: I. Van Heest M. Bouman S. Helder A. Enqbers D. Zylstra E. Mersman H. Vande: Loon O. Penninq I. Leesima I. De Boer I. Scholten H. Timmer I. Vander Baan E. Oosee H. Timmer M. Venema I. Star K. Van Bacxlen C. Tiddens Page Thirfy--Seven W w W vw rw 4 ' 1 I an Top row: Scholten, Seven, De Haan, Vllestveer, Hoekstra. Middle row: Velzen, Weqter, Hekman, Broene, Kuipers, Andriessen. Bottom row: Keegstra, Hooqsteen, Wiersma, Mr. B. Fridsma, Vanden Berg. THE EMBLEM STAFF lean Connie Keegstran ,,,,,,,,, Editor-in-Chief Alvin Wiersma ,,.,.,., ,,,,,,, A ssistant Editor Literary Associates Lily Velzen ...,,,,, ,,,,,,,...,., 'V Vilma Wegter Harriet Kuipers ....,,,,,,,, ,,,,...... M arvin Kloote Geraldine Andriesse-n,,Phyllis Vanden Berg Clare De Haan ,,,,,,,,.,.....,,, Business Manager Ray Seven .,.....,..,,, ,,,,,,,,,,.. .i.,, N e ws Editor Paul Westveerw ,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, li urnor Ed1tor Henry Scholten ,,,,........ Advertising Manager 1 lohn Helcrnan ,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,, Asst, Adv. Manager yugun Hoekstw K Degciiglent Mr. B. Fridsma ,.....o,Y,7,i..wYY,Y,,,,...,V,V,,,,V,V,, Sponsor Mr. William Stuart ,...,,,,.,...,,, Faculty Adviser Bernicejean Hoogsteen Gene Broene The seventeenth volume of The Emblem has been brought to a successful completion. The Staff Wishes to express its sincere appreciation to all those who have in any way contributed to the success of the publication during this school year. To the student body, which has aided us greatly and provided the essen- tial factors of interest and co-operation, we give deserved thanks. To Mr. B. Fridsma, our sponsor, who has Worked tirelessly in our behalf, We express our sincere appreciation. And to the staff members praise is due for their faithful effort in preparing a publication worthy of Christian High. I.C.K. Page Forty THE FORENSICS CLUB Bernicejean Hoogsteen President Lily Velzen Secretary Gerald Postma Treasurer Fred Baker General Adjunct Miss W. Vertregt Sponsor Although the Forensics Club did not meet very often during the past year, a majority of its members took active part in speech events of the year. The debaters, Bernicejean Hoogsteen, Wilma l. Wegter, loe Westra, Homer Hoeksema, and Fred Baker, won two out of four debates, besides claim- ing many victories in tournaments. Second semester speech contests brought the following results: Oratory, Bernicejean Hoogsteen, first, and lean Keegstra, secondp Externpore, Fred Bakery and Declamation, Esther Stevens. lean Keegstra and Esther Stevens were awarded first place honors in the sub-district contest. Bernicejean Hoog- steen and Ed Knott, orators, won first place in the annual Triangular Contest. The successful forensic season, to a very large extent, may be attributed to the direction of its diligent and capable sponsor. lt is the wish cf the Club that forensic interest and activity increase annually, and that following seasons may bring Christian High forensic fame. L.V. Top row: Westra, Hendrtclcsen, Wegter, Hoeksema, Baker, Frens. Middle row: Hoffman, Keegstra, R. Hoogsieen, Heyns, I-luizinfzh, Roeper, Bergman, Stevens. Bottom row: Miss W. Vertregt, Baker, B. Hoogsteen, Velzen, Vv'yngardcn. i i 5 f f rf is 4' Page Forfy-One . it .f I-'irst row: Vanden Berg, Hoekstra, De Maagd, Miss W. Vertregt, Feenstra, Bylsrna. Second row: Vander3Ark, Rodenhouse, Ver Lee, Stehouwer, De long, Ryskamp, Velzen. Third row' Kobes Bf odina C l' S 'tt H . , , n, orne isse, mi er, oogsteen. Fourth row: Datema, Rerninga, Hazekamp, Heemstra, Medendorp. E: . OUT AND IN CLUB 'Officers Eleanor De Maagd President layne Feenstra E Secretary Kathryn l-loekstra Treasurer Ruth Bylsma General Adjunct Miss W. Vertregt Sponsor lt is with deep regret that We Seniors relinquish our bonds to the O. l. C. including the many fond friendships formed there. -Pleasant memories oi such happy times as the house-party at Grand Haven and the dinner at Ora's Dinette make it harder than ever to leave Christian l-ligh. This year our list ot achievements includes an extensive study ot etiquette, providing letters tor the hand memhers, and leaving a memorial to the school. We Were happy to have as our sponsor, Miss Vertregt, whose genial friendship and kind assistance We will always appreciate. A hearty Word ot thanks also goes to our capable president, Eleanor De Maagd, who did so nohly in this capacity the two years oi our existence. TTT yr. Page Forty-Two . C. . MIZPAH cuLTuRE CLUB Officers Ellen Newhof President Christine Van Baalen Vice-President Harriet Broene Secretary Eleanor Rosema Treasurer Deborah Harkema General Adjunct Miss Helen Zandstra. Sponsor A group that is wealthy Our sponsor has given ln gladness and glee, The club of her best, A fountain of friendship, To fill all our action ls our M. C. C. With vigor and zest. Our meetings are golden The years will but strengthen With talent and fun, The fond memory Like shy, subtle sunbeans Of the beautiful friendships The short minutes run. Cf our M. C. C. l.C.K. First row: Sinke, Newhoi, Straayer, Van Baalen, Miss H, M. Zandstra, Broene, Keeastra, Rosema, Harkema Second row: Karting, Huttenga, Nieuwdorp, Baker, Straafsrna, Schaafsma, Koster, Terpstra. Third tow: Vander Wal, Roeper, Oppenhuizen, Pleklcer, Dekker, Alkema, Goote, Roskam, Fourth row: Dykstra, Heyboer, Snyder, Berqhage, Gritter. Page Forty-Three . First row: De Ruischer, Frieswyk, Mr. M. De Vroome, De Maagd, Hoekstra. Second row: Dykstra, De lager, Wegter, Weemhoi, Roede, Keegstra, Roeper. Third row: Oppenhuizen, Ryskamp, Van Beek, Hoekstra, Dekker, Oliver. Fourth row: Schultze, Goris, Seven, Van Dyken. S. O. S. SEARCHERS OF sclENcE Officers lst Semester 2nd Semester Eleanor De Maagd President Melvin Frieswyk Wilma De Buischer Secretary Lois Brouwer Iustin Hoekstra Treasurer Donald Goris Elmer Van Beek Gen. Adjunct Leverne Schultze Mr. M. H. De Vroome Sponsor Mr. M. H. De Vroome The S. O. S. Club is able this year to boast of a remarkable attendance, which reveals a hearty interest ot the students in this type ot an organization. The members chose the subject ot Physiography tor study throughout the entire year. This subject covers several interesting sciences, such as Astrono- my, Geology, Meteorology. The members in turn presented papers on topics relating to these sciences, which were followed by interesting discussions. Besides, some meetings were devoted to tield trips. L B Page Forty-Four B. A. C. BON Accono cLuB Officers Ruth Keegstra President Dorothy l-lertel Secretary Evelyn Bierema Treasurer Margaret Lachniet General Adjunct Mrs, T. Haan .7, Sponsor This year our club has been composed of seventeen Iunior girls under the sponsorship of Mrs. T. Haan, who fills this position very efficiently. Our meetings have been congenial and have produced a fine feeling of fellowship among the girls. Some of our most outstanding activities have been a pot-luck supper at Christmas time, the Wrapping of gifts for the Madison Square Mission, a pop- corn and candy sale during exams, a Question Bee on etiquette, a taffy-pull at Mrs. l-laan's house, and a Hobo Hike . We now hope as We journey on into our Senior year that we may experi- ence many more happy times together and that the friendship ties that are formed may prove to be lasting. - D H First row: 'Ten Broek, Dykstra, Keeqstra, Mrs, T. Haan, Verdum, Hertel, Bouma, Bierema. Second row: Wegter, Korthouse, Gillisse, Doeze-ma, Koster, Baker, Feenstra, Koster, Lachmet. Page Forty-Five Sitting: Oosterhouse, Oppenhuizen, Kobes, Dekker, C. Dykstra. Standing: Vredevooqd, I. Dykstra, Miss Helen M. Zandstra, Pikaart, Kooiman. THE CHARMAHN CLUB Officers Elsie Kobes President Cornelia Dykstra Secretary Edith Dekker Treasurer lean Oppenhuizen General Adjunct Miss H. M. Zandstra Sponsor Our group is composed chiefly of girls who came from far places, or who live away from home to attend school. This year we have nine members. The Charmahn Club for three years sponsored a sewing and a cooking group. This year the club had the pleasure of seeing this project entered into the regular school curriculumqals a class. Now Christian High has a daily two- period course in Home Economics. This year we sponsored two roller-skating parties at the coliseum and two sales. We had a Christmas party, a Washington's Birthday party, and a final gathering at the home of our sponsor, Miss Zandstra. The main principle of the club is to create not only social fellowship but also spiritual intimacy. At each meeting one of the members leads in devo- tions. We believe that God should be the object of all our desires, the end of all our actions, the principle of all our affections, and the governing power of our souls. And now in His strength may we proceed on our life's journey through the storms, troubles, and dangers of the world, ever realizing that he is our refuge and will never forsake us. Miss Zandstra has again proved to be a wonderful sponsor. She has helped us individually as well as a club, and solved many of our difficulties. To her we express our sincere thanks and appreciation. C.D. Page Forty-Six OLYMPIAN CLUB Officers lst Semester 2nd Semester Al Wiersma President Al Wiersma lohn Hekman ViceePresident lohn Hekman Hugh Meeter Secretary Art Honda Clare Del-laan Treasurer Clare Del-laan Ben Muller Sergeant at Arms Ben Muller Mr. F. Vanden Berg Sponsor Mr. F. Vanden Berg The Olympians '39 enjoyed the best year of its existence, we think. The bi-weekly meetings were characterized by much informal speaking on topics of the minute ranging from Should Christian High lndulge in Foot- ball? to Herr Hitler's Aggression . The fundamentals of Parliamentary law were also discussed for several weeks. Cider or chocolate milk and sinkers, and candy bars were relished after all the meetings. Absence of all underclassmen also made for a better time. The annual tramp's outing at lohnson Park was enjoyed for a day and felt for a Week. Expectations for a iolly good beach party are held by one and all as a future event at the time of this writing. So with fond adieu, Olympians, l939 edition, bid farewell. AR. First row: Prince, Hekrnan, Wiersina, Muller, De Haan, Ronda. Second row: Walstra, Prose, Wiersum, Mr. F. Vanden Berg, Pylman, Vanden Berg, Oliver. Third row: Van Kuiken. Seven, Van Dyken, I-Ioekstra, Kuiper. Fourth row: Frieswyk, Westveer, Eroene, Van Bee-k, Schultze. Nj il? Page Forty-Seven First row: Ver Lee, De Boer, Mrs. T, Haan, Vander Ark, Roeper, Second row: I-loogsteen, Pikaart, Hoekstra, De lager, Keegstra, De Meester Third row: Dieleman, Kloostra, Boes, Verhage, Poel, Kuiper. THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT Accomplishment and enjoyment have characterized our musical activity this year. The Orchestra and Qlfnsemble, through patient effort, have mastered a group of varied and interesting selections. The Boys' Quartet has combined ambition, talent, interest, and effort to form an excellent group. Both Senior and lunior Girls' Glee Clubs have added much to their musi- cal knowledge, and have benefited greatly from its application. The Mixed Chorus has, at its weekly meetings, developed both individual and group musicianship. A radio feature, the N. B. C. Music Appreciation Hour, has given splendid opportunity for broadening our musical tastes. Mrs. T. Haan, director of musical activities, and the assisting accompan- ists, are to be thanked sincerely for their patience, interest, and Worth-while efforts. The splendid musicianship and efficient aid of Helen De lager have been vital factors in the success of our musical activity this year. We hope to make the results of our combined efforts evident at our Spring Concert. l Page Fcrfy-Eight A CAPPELLA CHOIR Our A Cappella Choir this year was, as Mrs. Haan declared, one of the best of its kind that Christian High has had in several years. We feel this fact was due first of all to Mrs. Haan's excellent leadership, and was a tribute to her patience With us. This was due also to the enjoyment which we, as rnernbers, have received because of the beautiful and varied selections We have been privileged to study. Arnong these were O Lord, the Earth is Blessed by Thee, Gloria in Excelsisf' Angels from the Realms of Glory, Praise Be to Thee, and the old favorite, Annie Laurie . h.D.l. First row: Keegstra, B. l-iooqsteen, Heyboer, Snyder, Sinke, Mrs. T. Haan, Heexnstfa, Medendorp, Schaafsrna, De Ruischer. Second row: l-loogeboozn, N1euWdorp, Vanden Berg, Nagel-izrk, Roeper, l-luttenga, Strazyer, Andriessen, Vander Ark, London. Third row: Velzen, Steiginga, Yer Loc, Sherda, R. Hoogsiecn, Straaisma, Hoseina, Rietbezg, Oliver. Fourth row: Vander Wal, Verduin, De lager, Hoekrnan, Pikaart, Baker, Borglnan, Wegtor, Visser. Fifih row: Tcn Broelz, Cornelisse, Pylznan, Berghage, Scholten, Dekker, Van Dyken, Hertel. Sixth row: Dime-sens, Hinzingh Haan, Hekznrxn, Prgnce, Wierszna, Berends. Page Fcriy-Nine f -, f'- , Sitting: Vifesseling, Vander Kick, Scholtens, Dovekot, Riefema, Hooqsfeen, Ondersma, Miss F, Vander Mey, Andriessen. Standing: Star, Burst, Hollander, Van Vifesep, Vander Laan, Schneider, Vander Vennen, Spruyt. KIT KAT KLUB Officers Ruth Hoogsteen President Mary Ondersma Secretary Geraldine Scholtens Treasurer Francis Rietema General Adjunct Miss F. Vander Mey Sponsor We are all brand new in this organization, and we are having Wonder- ful meetings, trying to combine Worthwhile achievements with good times. We are sure our programs on etiquette have helped us in the art of living. With the helpful and able leadership ot our sponsor, Miss Vander Mey, we have formed new friendships. M O Page Fifty PARNASSUS CLUB Officers Lily Velzen President 3.5.93 lean Connie Keegstra Secretary Deborah Harkema Treasurer lean Baker General Adjunct Miss Helen M. Zandstra Sponsor An alluring array of new books may be seen in our Christian High Library. They range from books as young as The Yearling to established titles like When Knighthood Was in Flower . This interesting addition to our library has been made possible through the efforts of the new literary organization, Parnassus Club, which was or- ganized in November. We have benefited greatly from our study in the realms of literature as we explored them under the capable leadership of our sponsor. The pleasant parties and delightful evenings spent at the homes of the members will never be forgotten. A gratifying accomplishment in the field of creative writing was the club's entry of essays, short stories, and poems in the national Scholastic Contest. I.C.K. Sitting: Vande Riel, Miss H. M. Zaridstra Harkema, Velzen, Baker, Kuipers. Standing: I. C. Keegstra, Hooqsteen, R, Keegstra, Bouma, We-gter, Roeper. Page Fiffy4One if , , i if s - 1 o First row: Vander Ark, Gritter, Hoogsteen, Reminga, De Maagd, T. Dykstra, Koruna, Gritter, Brouwer, Guikerna. Second row: Straayer, Spruyt, Andriessen, Huttenga, Nieuwdorp, Meulendyk, De Ruischer, Keegstra, Vander Wal, Stehouwer. Third row: Koster, Terpstra, Leesima, l-Ioekstra, Straatsrna, Ryskarnp, Broadman, Hoogebocm, Roeper, Roede. Fourth row: Eourna, Van Baalen, Allcerna, Goote, Sinke, Carnelxsse, Rodenhouse, Weemhoi, Vxfegter. Fifth row: Plekker, C, Dykstra, Dekker, Feenstra, Bylsrna, De lager, Srnitter, Ptosema, Hoffman. Sixth row: Heybcer, Hoekstra, Berghage, Mr. R. I. Dornbush, Newhct, Ezmga, Medendorp. GIRLS' PING-PONG CLUB Officers Eleanor De Maagd Manager Ted Dykstra Treasurer lanet Koning Assistant Manager The Ping Pong Club has proved to be a source ot enjoyable recreation tor the girls. 'W'e've had jolly good times this year-playing our tournament games, just batting that little white ball around, and, ii the table was in use, just chatting with each other and having a good time. Much ot our spare time eebetore school, noon-hour, and atter schoollwas spent in the ping-pong room and pleasant memories oi it will always remain with us. We wish to thank Mr. Dornbush, Who has helped to make the club a suc- cess by his kindly interest and ever-Willing advice. E.D.M. Page Fifty-Two BOYS' PING-PONG CLUB Officers Tsf Semesfer 2nd Semesfer Paul Westveer Manager Tunis Vanden Berg Clare' De Haan Treasurer Prank Dieleman Mr. R. I. Dornbush Sponsor V LQ Mr. R. I. Dornbush As has been the custom for the past few years, the Pina Pong Club has aqain been composed of Seniors exclusively. The membership oi the Club this season has iar surpassed that oi the last few years. W: 'We hope that the clubs of the following years may also have many mem' hers to enjoy aood times, as We did. We owe many thanks to our sponsor for the help and advice that he has aiven us throuahoui the year. T.V.B. First row: C. Wzersxiia, Knoor, Broene, Vanden Berg, Dielcnian, De Haan, Hekman, A. Wiersziia. Second row: Oliver, Driesens, Maeier, Vfietsum, Due, Orneta, Vlfalstra, London. Third row: De Vries, Pylmarx, Kuzpev, Mr R. l. Dornbush, lfonyndylq, Nan Dyken Top row: Wobbenizl, Seven, Akker, Fxeswylfz, Razida, Van Kuiken. - x ry? H P5ge Fifty-Three is My x- ,KM .-,r ' First tow: Mr. I. I. Fles, Keeqstra, Sie-reveld, Velzen, Rietema, Vander Laan. Second row: Hartman, Posthumus, Leestma, Ditmar, Holtrop, Koenes, A, Visscher. Third row: Grifiioen, Lautenbach, Hoekstra, Kwant, De Vries, Scholiens, Kooiker. Fourth row: Van Wesep, Smith, Gillisse, Vander Kooy, Drk, Sinke, Koster. Fifth row: Hoekzema, E. Visscher, Ezinqa, Vander Vennen, Schneider. THE GIRLS' COMMERCIAL CLUB Officers Lily Velzen President lean Connie Keeqstra Vice-President Marjorie Siereveld Secretary Frances Rietema Treasurer Senetta Vander Laan Vice-Sec.-Treas. Mr. I. I. Pies Sponsor In the iall ot l938, the Girls' Commercial Club reorqanized under the spon- sorship oi Mr. Fles. With approximately thirty members, our club met every other Monday with a scheduled proqrame-both social and educational. The Club was occasionally tavored by an outside speaker. A trip to the I-Ielcman Biscuit Company and a Christmas party was also enjoyed hy all. We wish to thank Mr. Fles tor what he has done and Wish him continued success as a club sponsor. MS. Page Fifty-Four THE CHESS CLUB Ed Huizingh President leanne Baker Secretary and Treasurer Clarence Kooi and Tunis Prins Property Committee Mr. l. I. Eles Sponsor This year fourteen girls joined the club and participated in the games and tournaments. On the completion of an elimination contest among the girls during the first semester, Ruby DeLeeuw was the winner. Ed l-luizingh landed the first place in the boys' bracket. Clarence Kooi Won the honors in the second bracket. A progressive chess party was enjoyed by the entire club on Ianuary l9. A six o'clock dinner was served and more chess playing followed. Ed Huizingh held the first table the longest time and was declared the winner. During the second semester a Round Robin was played and then followed by a Climb Up . This is still being played. It seems that the honors in the girls' division will be divided among Eleanor l-lofman, Gertrude l-loltrop and Kathryn Doezema. The honors for the boys this semester rest with Ed l-luizingh, Harry Venema, Tunis Prins and Bob Mulder. Chess is played every day at noon in the library and after school. Our sponsor, Mr. Fles, has taught many of the club members to play this popular mental game and we appreciate the time and efforts he has spent in our behalf and in keeping chess on the map in our school. E H First row: Ezinga, Huizinqh, Baker, Horirnan, Mr. I. l. Fles. Second row: Bronkema, Posthumus, Dykstra, Vxfieland, Holtrop, Mulder. Third row: Prms, Apol, Koster, Medendorp, Doezema, Ballast, Sherda. Fourth row: Driesens, Kooi, Meulendyk, Gorzs, V-enema. Page Fifty-Five w .J vs V . X Standing: Mr. C. Eeukema, Boshoven, Kuipers, Mr. R. l. Dornbush, Wiersma, Kooi, Heftel, Seven. Sitting: De Haan, Byisma, Broene, Vanden Berg, Scholten, Penning. Basketball Varsity City Champions-Class A Runner-up in State Tournament-Class B The Varsity Team enjoyed another successful season, Winding up with a record of nineteen games won and three games lostg an average of 864. lt has the enviable record of having won the Class A Championship in the City League in its first year as a member of that League. Christian scored a total of 678 points, the opponents 501 points, for an average of 31 to 23 points per game. It is rather interesting to note that the three games lost, were lost by a total of only four points. Much credit for the team's success should go to Coach Beukema, who during the past few years has proved himself to be one of the finest coaches in the state. Mr. Dornbush performed capably as Athletics Managerg and Ray Seven, as Student Manager. Gene Broene was captain both semesters. Credit should be given to the cheer leaders, the assistant manager, and the scorers who Worked faithfully the entire season. Finally, the largest bouquet of all goes to the student body for its loyal support throughout the year. E B Page Fifty-Six Season In Review GRAND HAVENhThe opening game found the Eagles pitted against their tour- nament nemesis, Grand Haven. lt was a hard-fought, see-sawing affair, with the scores never more than four points apart. More practice and better condition on the part of the Eagles decided the game as the boys pulled a last-second basket out of their hats to win 33-32. CRESTON-Realizing they had every- thing to gain and nothing to lose, an en- thusiastic Christian team made good its first bid in the city Class A league by an- nexing a 27-10 victory over Creston on their home floor. The boys jumped to an early lead over the Bears and maintained it very comfortably throughout the entire game. OTTAWA-Proving that their victory over Creston was no fluke, the Christian dark-horses made it fifteen in a row by routing the highly-touted lndians to the tune of 23-18. Unable to penetrate the stalwart defense of the Eagles, Ottawa resorted to long shots, which were to no avail. Christian led all the way. HOLLAND CHRlST1AN-Determined to let nothing less than an avalanche mar their hopes for a perfect season, Christian overcame the Armory jinx and defeated a scrappy Holland outfit by the score of 23-21. Christian gained an early lead and finished the half in front of a 13-ll score. Both teams were in dead earnest and the third quarter ended 19-19. The next eight minutes provided time enough for the Eagles to build a two-point advantage which Holland never overcame. CATHOLlC-The Catholic Cougars pro- vided a game that was unexpected in the eyes of the Christian followers. In a rough and tumble affair in which 43 fouls were called the Eagles emerged victorious by a 28-24 score. Catholic jumped to a 7-2 lead at the quarter but were soon over- taken by the boys from Christian, who led the remainder of the game. UNlON- The Christian lads hardened their hearts and held no pity as they broke Union's hard-earned 33-game win- ning streak by a timely 27-18 victory. Christian found the hoops consistently the first half and led 13-5. The Eagles' ma- chine went faulty mid-way in the third quarter but repaired itself sufficiently to hold a nine-point lead at the final gun. DAVIS TECH-Davis Tech's Wildcats fought viciously but were left clawing the air as the badly-marred Eagles emerged from the fracas with a 23-21 win. Over- confidence and lack of fight almost spelled defeat for the boys as Coach Beu- kema's ten cylinder powerhouse func- tioned very poorly the entire evening. SOUTH-Coach Beukema labored hard the next few days and his labors were re- warded as his hastily-repaired machine rolled smoothly over a fighting Trojan five for a 30-25 victory, three days later. The boys going at low speed the first half, came out on the short end of a 13-12 score. They picked up speed the next quarter and shoved it into high during the closing minutes to forge ahead with a comfort- able lead. CRESTON-The half way mark came and found Christian on top with seven wins and no losses. So the Eagles con- tinued on their winning way and decisive- ly whipped a new Creston five 30-20. The entire Christian aggregation was used and all the parts functioned perfectly. This was the last game for the February graduates: De Haan, Harkema, and Wiersma. OTTAWA-An avalanche overtook the high-flying Eagles in the form of a sharp- shooting bunch of lndians. Starting fast the Indians went out in front 12-4. Chris- tian came back fast, however, and led toward the close of the game until a foul shot tied the score at 30 all. ln the over- time, Ottawa collected the first basket and our winning streak was stopped at 20. Page Fifty-Seven HOLLAND CHRISTIAN - Nearly 2000 people watched the Eagles take revenge on Holland for their defeat the week be- fore. Both teams played a cautious, defen- sive type of game resulting in the low score of 20-18. The Dutch men, who couldn't find the range with their longs, lost the ball consistently because of this. This was our third consecutive win over Holland. CATHOLIC - The second encounter with Catholic proved to be a much clean- er game than was the first. Remembering the close game the first time, the boys started right for a change and managed to get a 9-4 lead in short order. lt was smooth sailing from then on with the final score being 36-21. DAVIS TECH-The Wildcats came back as viciously as they did the first time but were not able to do anything better than lose by four points. ln a rather sloppily played game which was close all the way, the scores being 8-8, 14-10, 21-20, 28-24, Christian became number one prospect for the city championship. One more vic- tory would clinch it. UNION-With a win needed to assure us of the city Championship, the Eagles faltered a bit and succumbed to the fight- ing Hawks in a rough battle 26-25. The opening of the third period found Chris- tian zooming out in front by six points. Union closed in, however, and finally slipped ahead by one point. SOUTH-Undaunted by the previous defeat, Christian went ahead in dead earn- est and overran the South High Trojans on the Burton floor by a 26-22 margin. This was the crucial game for 'the win meant the city Championship, and the Christian team finished its regular sched- ule with a record of 13 victories and 2 defeats. TOURNAMENT GODW1N - Christian entered in the Class B division and drew Godwin for its first opponent. The Eagles had little trou- ble with the suburbanites and smothered them 46-14. Christian started slow and was behind 8-5 at the first quarter. They sooln picked up and rained in baskets at wi . GRANDVILLE - Grandville proved al- most as easy as Godwin and the State Page champions rolled over their opponents in a rather uninteresting game 42-15. This victory made the Eagles District Cham- pions. LOWELL-Christian again started slow- ly against Lowell and it was near the half before they finally found their bear- ings. Holding ct 22-16 lead at the third quarter, Christian really turned on the steam and piled up 19 points in the fourth quarter to win 41-23. HART- Entering the Regional finals, Christian anticipated plenty of trouble from Hart. But for once Christian started off fast and held a lead throughout the en- tire game. The Eagles again passed the 40-point mark for the fourth consecutive time as they amassed the total of 49 points to 25 for Hart. SOUTH HAVENQ The Eagles traveled to Kalamazoo for the quarter finals March 16 to play a group from South Haven High School. Christian led 13-7 at the first quarter, 19-12 at the half time, 23-20 at the close of the third quarter, finally got go- ing to a 31-22 lead only to fall back to 32-27 at the final gun. With this victory the Eagles annexed the Regional Cham- pionship. ROGER CITY-mCoach Beukema's boys had quite a tussle with the Roger City outfit and really knew they were in a bat- tle before the game was over. Both teams were equally matched and equally tired. The scoring was even during the first two periods, being 7-all and 16-all at the quar- ter and half times respectively. The Eagles finally crawled ahead at the third quarter to a three-point lead, and the game ended with them still clinging to the three- point advantage. The final score was 26-23. ALBION-March 18 Christian traveled to Flint again to meet Albion in the state finals. Christian again started slow and the first period gun found them on the short end of a 10 to 4 score. They picked up in the closing minutes of the second quarter, however, and closed the gap 19- 17. Startingfast in the third quarter they built up a 25-20 lead only to relinquish it in the final moments and to lose by one point. This marked the close of quite a successful season, the complete record being 19 victories and 3 defeats. Hffyfighf A Tribute . 1 Euge Broene stands out as one of the greatest asketball players ever to attend Christian High School in the l9 years of its existence. He has contributed much to the success which the team enjoyed in the past few years. In saying this We are in no Way detracting from the fine playing shown by the other members of the team or suggesting that ours was a one man team. He has played in 56 games While in attendance at Christian High, averaging l0 points per game. In the final game of the Regional Tournament, playing against Hart, he scored 29 points and thus won for the school a trophy given for the high- est individual scoring achievement. Broene was an alert, hard driving, high scoring ball player. Though he was cap- tain of the team during his senior year and in addition received many outside honors, he remained unaffected. EUGENE BROENE b Gene was chosen as honorary captain of the Grand Rapids Herald All-City Squad. He Was also chosen on the first team of the All-State Squad through the selection of more than 400 coaches voting in the annual Detroit Free Press poll. He led all players in this poll in number of votes received. He Was also placed on the first team of the All-State Squad chosen by the Detroit Times. Because of all this the team with the student body pays this final parting tribute to a faithful student, a great basketball player, and great-hearted young man. Page Fifty-Nine First row: Rosema, Meyers, Zaagman, Kok, Driesenga, Overbeek. Second row: Mr. S. Stuk, Swari, Frens, De long, Broersma, Van Ess, Seven. RESERVES Even though the reserves didn't Win every game played this season, they nevertheless had a very good season, winning eight out of iiiteen games. The Eaglets had as captains this year, Bob Penning and Morne Drie- senga. The fellows wish to thank their most alole coach, Mr. Stulc, tor his encour- agement and advice, which they greatly appreciated. Mr. R. l. Dornbush and Ray Seven also deserve much Commendation tor their eiticient and helpful service as Faculty and Student Managers respectively. B P Page Sixty Christian High School Circle O Officers Mrs William Muller President Mrs. I. I. Fles Secretary Mrs. C. Beukema Assistant Secretary Mrs. A. Streelman Treasurer Mrs R. Iurgens Assistant Treasurer The Circle is composed of ladies who are interested in our High School. lt aims to foster a friendly and social spirit among those who have the welfare of the school at heart and who Work devotedly for it. lt desires to bring togeth- er the mothers who have children attending it, so that all who are interested may do their bit in helping it financially and furthering its interests. The Circle meets every first and third Tuesday evening of every school month. For seventeen years We have enjoyed an unbroken series of meetings and have aided our school, especially When it needed financial help. ln our regular meetings the time is spent in enjoying social contacts and in planning and laying out new Work for our energetic Ways and Means Com- mittee, whose untiring work merits the highest praise. Our Circle has given some very successful entertainments and our big doings were well attended and appreciated. The Circle has a list of about l3O associate members who show their inter- est by attending our special social functions. The Circle invites all mothers and all ladies who are interested in our school to join. -Secretary Page Sixty-One BDBBEUKENA L. . ..+ GU ' - -'f--f- -- - - .. K ,, V 1 4 A ChiId's Notion Watch this onel I cried as the ball came toward me. I struck with all my might and watched the ball go higher than I had ever hit it before. As I watched, my mouth gradually formed the capital letter O. Danny, I said to my little brother, the ball went in her yard. We looked at each other open mouthed. Our game was spoiled. Who was going to get that ball? I just couldn't go into that yard. Supposing she would come outl I turned to ask Danny to get it and could see him nowhere. Danny, I shouted, where are you? No answer. I stood still a moment and then took several slow steps towards the ball, my eyes fixed on the house. Expecting to see her any minute, I quickened my pace to get this over in the shortest possible time. Reaching the ball, I picked it up and turned around starting to run back. Did you find your ball? asked a quiet voice behind me. I turned and found myself directly in front of her. I was so surprised and shocked that I scarcely breathed. I stood there gazing at her and was fas- cinated. On the left side of her face was the most horrible scar I had ever seen. It was a hideous purplish-red and about an inch wide, starting from her fore- head and extending down to the left corner of her mouth. She smiled, but to me it only made her look more formidable. Gripping my ball, I turned from her and ran as fast as I could to my house. How I hated that woman! I shuddered. That night I dreamed. The woman next door had taken my ball from me and wouldn't give it back. Somehow her scar had grown and covered the whole left side of her face. I awoke and found myself restlessly tossing about. After a time I lay quiet and finally fell asleep thinking of my new ball and jacks with which I would play with in the morning. When I came into the kitchen for breakfast the next morning, mother and father were talking. Oh, the poor woman! mother was exclaiming, Why did this have to happen to her? Was she the only one in the car when it happened? Yes, she was driving alone. The doctor doesn't know just how seriously she is hurt, because she has internal injuries. She might recover, and she might be dying right now. Father dismissed the subject with a sigh for he had to leave for work in a few minutes. Mother, I asked, who was in an accident? Mother turned at the sound of my voice and told me. There had been an accident last night and the lady next door, the one with the scar, had been seriously injured. I said, Oh, and started my breakfast. That morning I played with my ball and jacks and had the best of times. After lunch time mother called me. When I came into the house after finishing my game she said, Prissy, wash your hands and bring this soup next door, will you? I Oh, mother, I,- I started to protest. Then I looked at her, saw that she really meant to have me go, and started reluctantly to wash my hands. Hurry, dear, mother said as she put the howl of souo into my hands. I walked carefully and was determined to be indifferent and courageous about the whole matter. But as soon as I reached the house next door, my heart was beating fast and my hands shook. Timidly I knocked on the door, holding my Page Sixty-Four breath. A little old fellow with a head of white, bristling hair and sad eyes came to the door. He asked me to come in in an uncertain voice. I hesitated. I wanted to run home as fast as I could, but I was also curious to see what this house was like inside. I stepped into a large dark hall and looked about me. There was a heavy silence in the large rooms. The furniture was shabby and showed signs ot neglect. Then, realizing that I still held the soup in my hands and that the little man was looking at me inquiringly, I said, This is some soup from mother. A voice called from upstairs, and shoving the bowl into the man's hands, I ran out of the house trying to keep from screaming. I know that mother won- dered why I was so breathless and frightened when I came home, but I said nothing and she asked nothing more than, Did you get it there without spilling? The next morning I got up early for Danny and I were going fishing. I woke Danny and, after we had hurriedly dressed, we rushed down stairs to breakfast. Mother was already in the kitchen making our lunch. I was too excited to feel anything but a vague sense of relief when mother told us that the lady next door had died during the night. I had hated that woman with the scar on her face! Harriet Kuipers Plea for Persistence I lf I should tail to reach the place, But keep me fightingdyes, I know The goal my eager heart would seize, There are so many on the field, Do not allow me to recline But do not let me rust my sword, In unearned ease. Or put away my shield. lean Connie Keegstra To the Stars C Oh, brilliant messengers of light, Thou crownest all, and we below Serene thou shinest forth Stop silent at thy sight, Into the darkness of the night, Admiring all that thou dost show- Unmatched in thy worth. Thy brilliancy,-thy light. Shine on us stars ot heaven's crown, God's majesty display. Thou art, like He who reigns above, The same from day to day. Gertrude Vanden Berg Page Sixty-Five I Calendar 1938-39 stl litii School again! Among those present are Mrs. Landstra and Mr. Timmerman, who are welcomed as new members of our faculty. Freshies are found to be favorable, so the Seniors consent to tolerate them. Amid mist and Cal dews, Mr. Pott bids farewell. Miss Vander Mey shines up with a Terraplane coupe. No dentsfyet. Bev. Bel reminds us to take care of each day's studies. The Ping Pong clubs swing into action. Mr. and Mrs. Bos warble in harmony, to the delight of chapel attendants. Rev. Stuart begins a series of Bible character sketches. Students miss the cheery presence of Grandpa Mr. Vander Ploeg assumes the position of typing teacher, which Mrs. Bos has temporarily filled. Seniors again place their confidence in Alvin Wiersma, by electing him president. We receive book covers at the Book store. O aim to C. lQl-lBlE1R -- .4 ein r . X Ikea? r- s 3 it- n.e4l:ZEf,,.-.-- Olympians organize. Budding romances are nipped by initiation proclamation. Paul Zylstra makes his violin play--in chapel. Mr. Zondervan, of the Gideon Bible So- ciety, addresses chapel. Mrs. Haan leads singing. Olympians take to farmer's togs. The plea for Emblem subscriptions is given in the form of lean Keegstras poetry. Fireman Nelson speaks on fire preven- tion. But even after he has left, the flames which have sprung from the matches with- in the school, continue to burn. We are favored by Miss Zandstra's re- port on the meeting of the AFRYWS Cnot a New Deal agencyl A report of the AFRYMS is given by Mr. Postma. Mrs. Haan favors us with a solo. West siders win the Senior Class Christ- mas Card Campaign. Another report of the convention at Muskegon is given by Lily Velzen. We students are grateful to the teachers for having a convention, and thereby giv- ing us a vacation. xlt l- M- 1 Q t' l 5 L- . nnn- Vacation is over. Ho-humm. Basketball teams begin practice. Rev. Ophof of the Byron Center Prot. Ref. Church conducts chapel exercises. Senior outing at Fallasburg Park. Who found the moonstruck party at the bridge? The lunior Bed Cross club sells cookies. Dr. Goris speaks about etiquette. Three of our debaters, Wilma Wegter, Bernicejean Hoogsteen and Homer Hoek- sema, are defeated by a trio from East Grand Rapids in the first preliminary state contest debate. Armistice day provides another va- cation. Chapel is led by Rev. Boeve of the Kel- loggsville Chr. Bef. Church. Page Sixty-Six Bay Seven is elected student manager of athletics. Dr. G. Heyns, present warden of lonia Beformatory, addresses the students. The Iunior Bed Cross club sponsors a Boll Call assembly, at which the guest speaker is Mrs. L. Hillman, executive sec- retary of the Bed Cross. Teachers reveal their tremendous talent by telling the traditional turkey tale to a thrilled throng at this Thanksgiving time. Vacation. We're in the saddle again. The activity of some students proves that not all of the gobblers were eaten for holiday feasts. School pins are sold by the Senior Class. C Bev. Verduin, minister of the Creston Chr. Bef. Church, tells us to Plant Now. Eagles begin the season by defeating Grand Haven. The ensemble entertains in chapel. Three judges give a unanimous deci- sion in favor of our negative debaters, Bernicejean Hoogsteen, Fred Baker, and Ioe Westra, in a conflict with the team of Wyoming Park. Prof. Schultze speaks to us. The City League Basketball Tourna- ment is begun by a victory over Creston. Attorney Ionkman is our guest speaker. The a cappella choir broadcast from the music room to chapel is a howling suc- cess. A hymn sing is led by Mrs. Haan dur- ing the noon hour. Believe it or not, the boys had been invited. Edith Steigenga favors us with a solo. Rev. Kuiper of the Neland Ave. Chr. Bef. Church explains the Christmas story. A real vacation makes a Christmas Merry and starts the New Year right. The basketball team begins i939 with a bang! The gun went off with the score 23 to 21. Cur first victory at Holland in years. The freshmen make New Year's Beso- lutions. Seniors don't have to. Our music maestro CHelen De IagorD pleases. The Senior class rings are fitted. O l C dines at Ora's Dinette. We are honored with a solo by Bev. Stuart, accompanied by the orchestra. Last day of regular class work for the first semester. Exams - lt's all over now. We begin again, reinforced by 94 new- comers. Where shall we put them? How can we get along without Mr. Driesens? JD u V f .... ' D OOO ,:F,:,1.,f' ,5 '57 4'3b1.m0'v,2,,g5' Everybody feels kinda punk. Mr. Fridsma and Mrs. Haan lead devo- tions by broadcasting from the freshies' chapel. Senior class rings arrive. Oh-boy-oh- boy! Warren Pylman sings a solo in chapel. Many are absent. Wish I were. The chemistry class proves to us the need of air-conditioning. Umpire Moriarity shows us a Major League baseball reel. Mr. Watkins of the Association of Com- merce speaks to us. Congratulations! We have with uskthe City Championship Basketball Team. They're good enough to have their picture in the Herald. Page Sixfy-Seven Al Wiersma opens the Memoir cam- paign. Your Iohn Henry and 8 bits, please. Eugene Broene presents district and re- gional championship cups to the school. Intramural declamation and oratorical contests held. We send the basketball players off to Flint. Fred Baker wins the extempore contest of the school. The Freshmen and Sophs have their in- telligence tested. The basketball captain presents the school the trophy of the runners-up in the State Class B Basketball Tournament. Laura De Iager plays ber clarinet in chapel. Senior proofs prove pretty pretty. State Police show pictures. lean Keegstra recites her oration, The Courage That Counts, in chapel. 1 !- I A r I l 1 ' fl 1.-:Vw 1 lm A H. ' ' I 1 I ' 'v l ' , 1 r I ' . ' Sli? - 1 1 sf weifiy -,iffi - . G ,ff , Spring vacation. We're on the home stretch .... lean Keegstra and Esther Stevens honor the school by earning the privilege to com- pete in the district oratorical and declama- tion contests respectively. The Christian Ex-service men present a flag of Michigan to our school. Mrs. Pels describes missionary activi- ties in China. Freshmen and Sophs are again tested for mental acumen. Chapel is entertained by the boys' quartet. Seventy-six baseball enthusiasts greet Mr. Timmerman. Golf and tennis stars swing it. Bernicejean Hoogsteen and Edward Knott orate in chapel and receive both of the plaques at the Annual Triangular Ora- torical Contest. Group pictures are taken for the Memoir. Smile! if you can! Formal appreciation for basketball serv- ices is expressed in an Athletic assembly. Watch the Seniors strut as they fit the robes. The Forensics club sells pop. O VII XE A 1 ' in B- ' fgwsybyld -K lNqi '6' ' f,f s i 3,4-rt District Speech Contest. The Spring Music Contest is enjoyed by an appreciative audience. We surely enjoyed Bev. B. Kruithof's message in chapel. The Seniors give New Fires . We see some start one after the play. The Iunior- Senior Banquet features Mother Goose. ff-10 5 er it ' A xx 'Q lg!! - ,F ffs, ly was The Memoir is published. What a book! Exams. Senior Girls' Breakfast - Iune 15. Commencement. Fare Thee Well . . . B. l. H. B. P. Page Sixty-Eighf Elizabeth Lachniet Her pleasing personality and efficient clerical Work will long be remembered. She certainly deserves commendation and respect for her able assistance to Mr. Post in the office. Mr. George Werkema George merits a Word of praise and appre- ciation for his work in the halls of Christian High. His friendly advice and willing help are deeply appreciated. Mr. Henry Schuitema Though not known by many students, Mr. Schuitema holds the important and difficult job of financial agent. We owe him our most sin- cere gratitude for his capable work in discharg- ing the duties that accompany such a position. Page Sixty-Nine AIN - ' 4' 1 ' QI A WW wp A wfffify Eff' X! -x Wm I I ,- I 'k 'w IV, Jtxx. ' f I IVAN' . W IEQWIJIY QW QW '19-A-0 , M,.If M4-755. WI . W ,Q Q 11741 X PWQCLQ W 0 H EII'Z'M LQ!Qiffwf f'JIAfAJJ ff jf! M192 ' ' '1:'a'Lh'uf 1,41 up-JT? IQHLYJ V,jfhxj,f4 af A V , . WM U fx! Lg !.,Hf7!4I Qgfff I .4 U xx, fd, u I ' Qvljw, ,ffl A2 E, , ,, 1 , . V1 W I A. - U Compliments of , Hekmun Blscult Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN I Pqge Se Humor Definition. Marve K., after profound thought, wrote this definition of the word spine at his teacher's request: A spine is a long, limber bone. Your head sets on one end and you set on the other. if 1- if The pretty restaurant cashier had ap- plied for a holiday. l must recuperatef' she said. My beauty is beginning to fade. What makes you think so? asked the proprietor. The men are commencing to count their change. i ,I ' There's SlO gone from the cash drawer, johnny, said the boss to the office boy, and you and l were the only people who had keys to that drawer. Well, s'pose we each pay five dollars, said johnny, and say no more about it. 'N 'A' 'k The census taker was inquiring of the mountaineer how many children he had. Four, was the answer, an' that's all l'm goin' to have. How come? the census taker inquired. Why, said the hillbilly, l just read in this here almanac that every fifth child born in the world is a Chinamanf' Love. The philosopher calmly defined the exact difference between life and love: Lite is just one fool thing after another: Love is just two fool things after each other. 'I' il' 1 Are you sure this handbag is genuine crocodile skin? the woman asked the clerk. Absolutely, was the reply. l shot that crocodile myself. But it is badly soiled. Well, yes, of course. That's where it hit the ground when it fell out of the tree. -1- 1- -if Bum: What kinda cigar you smokin', friend? Another Bum: A Robinson Crusoe. Bum: A Robinson Crusoe? The other: Yeah, a castawayf' Proof. ' Shopper: Are these eggs fresh? W.P.: Yes, ma'am they be. Shopper: How long since they were laid? W.P.: 'Tain't ten minutes, ma'am--l know, l laid them eggs there myself. i' 'k 'R' Time Flies. . The ardent lover heard the clock strike the hoursefirst nine, then ten, then eleven. At the sound of twelve strokes, he burst forth passionately: How fleet are the hours in your presence, my beloved! Don't be silly! the girl chided. That's pa setting the clock. The Obstacles. George: I proposed to that girl and would have married her if it hadn't been for something she said. Fred: What did she say? George: Noi I' 1' i' Justification. First Flapper: The cheek ot that con- ductor! He glared at me as if l hadn't paid any fare. t Second Flapper: And what did you do? First Flapper: I just glared back at him as if l had! A- 4- if Mrs. Goodheart: l am soliciting for the poor. What do you do with your cast-off clothing? Mr. Hardup: l hang them up carefully and go to bed. Then l put them on again in the morning. ak A- if jim has a new stunt. When he's swim- ming with a girl he tickles the sole of her foot. What does he do that for? He says he always gets a kick out of it H 1' vc we Milly S, l conversed yesterday with a German for three hours although l don't know any German. Wilma W. That was clevereall by signs? Milly S. No, he speaks English per- tectlyf' Page Seventy-One QS f QOQJCTZJ 7 GMM6 Aufogfaphsfwl f 424. MQ ,if Lili igwffif ,fWl?WJvf,,ffl ,W W W we lgllqbl' WQSTEICCRE' T JW, Yfjf W! l M wi Tail X Q01 !b il N A 1.3 l Rqsxixi vl ig' J V ll ' . i I V, , I X . i E5 fmfi'i2q3 T1 fr- 1 i ' W ' I W COMPLIMENTS OF l 7 ,ff Calvin College 'T THE NEXT SCHOOL YOU SHOULD ATTEND F f ' , corresp d with Mr. Ralph Stob P d Grand R pds, Michigan Scientific Proof. One day a teacher was having a first- grade class in physiology. She asked them if they knew that there was a burning fire in the body all of the time. One little girl spoke up and said: Yes'm7 when it is a cold day, l can see it smoke. When the pupils were having history lesson, the teacher was feeling justly proud of them because they all seemed so well prepared. She was quizzirig jimmy thus: Who was the greatest general in France? General l:'och? That's right. Now name a German general. General von Hindenburgf' Very good. Now who was the Ameri- can general you all know? There was silence and then he asked: ls it General Motors or General Elec- tric? 1' 1' i' An old physician of the last generation was noted for his brusque manner and old-fashioned methods. One day he re- ceived a call to attend a sick baby and when he had examined the child he pre- scribed to the mother that she use castor oil. But, Doctor, she protested, Castor oil is such an old-fashioned remedy. Madam, replied the physician, ba- bies are old-fashioned things, too. Beggars. The cultured maid servant announced to her mistress, the wife of a profiteer: lf you please, ma'am, there's a mendi- cant at the door. ' - The mistress sniffed contemptuously: Tell fem there's nothin' to mend. Mr. Stuk: Who was the greatest in- ventor? Elmer: An lrishman named Pat Pend- ing. 'I' 'I 1' Love is blind, but marriage is an eye- opener. vr 1: ir What's the matter, little boy? said the kindhearted man. Are you lost? No, was the manful answer, I ain't lost: I'm here. But I'd like to know where father and mother have wandered to. Birth. The little girl in the Zoological park tossed bits of a bun to the stork which gob- bled them greedily, and bobbed its head toward her for more. What kind of a bird is it, mamma? the child asked. The mother read the placard, and an- swered that it was a stork. O-o-o-hi the little girl cried, as her eyes rounded. Of course, it recognized me! 1' 'k if Picturesque Speech l. Her conversation puts a terrific strain on the eyebrows. 2. Her eyes punctuate everything she says. 3. He gets his mental exercise by jump- ing at conclusions. 4. His mind was as unstable as jelly. 5. Her memory was no more than a mirror. ' 6. He is more apt to contribute heat than light to a discussion. ' 7. She stood three deep in men. 8. We ping-ponged compliments. 9. We slipped away as easy as money. lO. She was as useless as rain on the ocean. 1 Q A- On what grounds does your father ob- ject to me? he asked. On any grounds Within a mile of our house, she answered. 1' i 1 Dear doctor, my pet billygoat is seri- ously ill from eating a complete leather- bound set of Shakespeare. What do you prescribe? Answer: Am sending 'Literary Digest' by return mail. 'K' 1 1' Collector: l'm here for the last time to collect this bill. Are you going to pay it or not? Dead Beat: Noi Thank Goodness, that's over! Pessimist: What have I got to be thankful for? Why, l can't even pay my bills. Optimist: Well, be thankful you're not one of your creditors. Mr. Tim. You say Mr. Smith, the gro- cer, is dishonest! Are you sure? Mrs. Tim. Absolutely! He sold me what he called a 'pound cake' today, and I just know it didn't weigh over ten ounces! Page Seventy-Three f i In , F A I t 5 , ' Autographs 4 L A f I ff 1 1 R I l f X f f X Vim! ,V 4 . rf ij J X V1 V 'J' Q! 'A f XB X5 ' T ' fl K f ' , Q 1 A A ! I X X X 1 X j I X' . X I fy Q ,UI r ., if X Jyffy , xx 1 X J , gy xxx- , pf, Y, 'F 'bf an x K s ' ' 2 .N X ly ily 8 ff ff 4 I N as d ,KJ . j jf j I My finfgxffpp. v .Yfffv7WYu jfffff , P! 1' ' r I, 1 l VU! , ' A . U jM ' 43, .mf ' V xv! ' J W ,, ' . X f KY M k M! P, l . Ar VD! A 2, ' J ffj, 3 ,611 p COMPLIMENTS' OF 5 wjb W X X ,J 1 h 1, N? 7 -DIVISIOHAT FRANKLIN P g S eniyF r' 5. n o a x R F A .X if Q I R Wnesffmresi , gf Q W 'NNER5 ADECLMMER A A GOLFER5 E N 5 E F1 B L E HEXNE . CLARE JUMP5 5TAf?T5'A'DEUCE GUARDS ARMS if 9 Y, rv , A My LM M, G '. ff' , fffff4P'IffI'k' 1 W A ' A, 1 XML' X I II ' iw ' f Autograp Qi! IL KQMQLKL I I 3 A I 1 MX ,',-'fixil I A' v WyI, Dj 1 I 'L 'S-A I W1 ' I '1' MMM ff ? 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Niemeyer's Clothing Store Oom, Iohn, Hardware Ritzema, Art, Men's Shop Ronda Tire Store Spoelstra's Dry Goods 1059 Wealthy St., SE 1600 Grandville Ave., SW 1400 Buchanan Ave., SW -1113 Wealthy St., SE 935 Fulton, E 1506 Grandville Ave., SW 651 Eastern Ave., SE ll12 Wealthy St., SE 755 Eastern Ave., SE 420 W. Leonard St 320 Bond Ave., NW 750 Franklin St., SE Stevens Advertising Agency 809 Assn. ot Commerce Bldg. Van's Pharmacy 801 Madison Ave., SE. The staii wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Iack Meulendyk, iellow student, although not a member of the Senior Class, who planned and executed the cover design and division page plates. Page Seventy-Seven 1 4 ,'. -1. f ,, 'I K ... 1 I 'R I WWW I -. Q9 KAVUPS , J my ff A Q h Ziggy! by -ff I .cy . My 0 EK' :II I V 'V X guy E If 5 1' D ' 1 Y I ' gf A ' A . -. 'I N f I ' A R ' ' 'x J' , 9 .,A. k ,A V H , I J ij gi J, LJ! In I - j ta Yi I i If ji .gy k I xx ...I 45. 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