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

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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

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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

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