Hart High School - Hartian Yearbook (Hart, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1944 volume:

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MAURICE SNOW' Superintendeul Western State Teachers College M.A., University of Michigan IGI 1 Wkdbwwz FACULTY MRS. ELDORA H ANNIGAN Western State Normal College Michigan State Normal College Muskegon Business College Administration Graduate H S MISS DOROTHY XWOLDT State Teachers College B.A., University of XVisconsin Northwestern University MISS ELISIE DODGE Muskegon junior College B.A., University of Michigan MR. PAUL HORN Joliet junior College University of Illinois, B.S. University of Michigan Cleary College Wayne University Duke UUIVCYSITY MISS ELEANOR BUSH B.S., Western Michigan College A.B., Wfestern State Teachers College MR. HUBERT SHINN University of Michigan Ui '7fxeJfa2df4hn- MR. JASPER OLENDORF B.S., Wfestern Teachers College Northwestern University FACULTY 2 . GSX 3? MRS. WIELDA JOHNSTON MRS. BLANCHE FROST Hart High School Central State Teachers College Western State Teachers College fMf- Pleawml Northern State Teachers College UfliVCf5ifY Of Chicago fMarquetteJ Central State Teachers College fMt. Pleasantj 4 ' 99 MR. JOHN SCHESTAG Weste1'n State Teachers College National Music Camp, lnterlochen Successfully passed the State Exam on Instrumental Music MISS ANNE MCNEILL University of Chicago, B.A. Indiana University, M.A. T81 3, 1, 1 B ee s .-7lw.Jla1tz'wn SENIORS L 3 VICTOR VARENHORST 3 4 ' He has one mind for business and two for .Q women. Football 1 2, 3, 43 Basketball 43 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 43 Carnival 2, 33 junior Play 23 Class President 1. ALICE BILLINGTON She has the romforting capacity of making mole- hills out of mountains. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4g Librarian 23 Glee Club 23 Carnival 1, 2, 3, 43 Girls Basketball 3, 43 J-Hop Committee 33 Class President 43 Hartian Staff 43 Editor of Banner 3 Senior Playg Salutatorian. He comes to srhool once in a while fo see how classes are progressing. F. F. A. 2. YVONNE MALTMAN She lets her light shine without turning the spot on herself. Debate 23 Banner Staff 4g Honor Student. gf, ERNEST MEYETTE F . DOLORES DENNERT A blonde is she, and as blondes are, she will be. ff Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4g Soft Ball lg Carnival 43 Ban- s 3 ner Stall 43 Monitor 4. ' 3 ARTHUR WESTLUND V3 . Lsk, I'd rather hug a pigskin, than anything else I ii know' 31,3 3 -' kfi .3 Entered from Mears 33 Football 3, 43 Baseball 3, I . ,X f 5 f, 4g Basketball 4. fwfr .. . . A PAT WYCKOFF W She can best be described as having a beautiful Fifi profile all the way down. Basketball 1, 2, 33 Carnival 1, 2, 3, 43 Drum Maj- orette 1, 2, 3, 4g .Iunior Playg 'I-Hop Committee 33 G Hartian Staff 4g Queen's Court 43 Senior Play. fs 5 It .D f 3 3 BOYD TROMMATER K S R He has plenty of will-power, and even more 3, K ,fl 3 won't power. ' X Y -1 s 3f Band 1, 2, 3, 4g Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4g Basketball Rl, i3'3 , VZ, 3, 43 -I-Hop Committee 33 Carnival 2, 33 Honor i i . A ff Student, F. F. A. 23 Vice President l, 23 President Th, ' 33 Student Council. tar CC Whdwwwt tt SENIORS ELEANOR BRAY Sun-kissed, moon-kissed, and 'nuj said. Girls' Basketball 1, 3, Band 2, 3, 4, Hall Monitor 3, Carnival 1, 2, J-Hop Committee 3, Hartian Staff 4. CALVIN GREINER He is every other inch a gentleman. Basketball R2, V3, 4, Baseball 4, Track 1. 2, 'I- Hop Committee 3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Banner Staff 4, Hartian Business Manager 4, jun- ior Class Treasurer 3: Honor Student Carnival 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3. GLENNA SMITH Her greatest sin, a happy grin. Carnival 4. LELA SMITH Her mind, like ll sundial. records only pleasant- ness. Carnival 4. STANLEY RILEY I am the master of my fate, I ant the captain of my soul. Football Vl, 2, 3, 4, Basketball Rl, V2, 3, 4, J- Hop Committee 3, Junior Play 3, President 2, Editor of Hartian 4, Banner Staff 4, Honor Stu- dent, Carnival 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2. ELEANOR CARLSON The girl behind the man behind the gun. Entered from Mears 2, Librarian 2, Basketball 2, 3, Carnival 2, 3, J-Hop Committee 3, Hartian Stall 4. GENEVA ROBINSON With grace and manners mild. Entered from Mears 2, Banner Staff 4, Honor Stu- dent. FRANK WIEBER A man of deeds not words. F. F. A. 2, Track 2, Basketball Manager 4, Base- ball 4. 5 i . . f . Q . I ' em- fn 0 ff3t-ef. A I rapriyfiy in . AIQI . fwfmi E101 s 4- 4 -4 . ee -he '7fzea-41621-Zkhn SENIORS JEANANN BRUCKMAN She puts her problems aside for a brainy day. Carnival 1, 23 Basketball 1, 33 J-Hop Committee 3' Queen's Court 43 Senior Playg Hartian Staff 4. 3 RUSSELL SCHULTZ He was not made for climbing the tree of know- led ge, F. F. A. 23 Carnival 23 Basketball R3, V4. ROBERT SCHULTZ . A I never let my studies interfere with my edu- ration. Track 23 F. F. A. 23 Carnival 23 Football Mgr. 33 Basketball R3, V43 Football 4g Vice-President 4. I ii ii JEANETTE FENTON X Q High srhool days have memories but give me my high school nights. Entered from Mears 3. PAULINE DENNERT - Frank and outspokeng when she speaks, she ' strikes home. ' g . 3 Cheerleader 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4g Carnival 1, . ' ..,. 4 2, 3. 43 junior Playg J-Hop Committee3 Advertis- , , 2 X ing Mgr. for Hartiang Senior Playg Librarian 1. 3 3 .. ,f,- Q 1 i K a s 3 A ..k. . 1 t ,f 3 GORDON GALE Q , S ,f A Self-confidence is the first requisite to great un- I ' dertakings. WAT :,'11 i!f5f, . . , Q- Q Football Rl, 2, 43 Junior Play 33 J-HOP Committee 33 Carnival 33 F. F. A. 23 Apple judgingg Band 1, -,Q ,,32f?2gjf'f:fEiE1i 2, 33 Orchestra 1, 2. PHILIP LIEBING There must he some hard work in him, for none of it ever mme out. Carnival 1, 2, 3, 43 Baseball 2, 4g Basketball Mana- ger 43 F. F. A. 1, 2. SHIRLEY LIPPS Many a woman who ean't add can certainly dis- tract. Band 1, 23 Girls' Basketball 33 Carnival Queen's Court 43 Banner Staff 4. X . ,x Q 0- s slhxk 4. ' if .fi X :fl Illfl '7Ae Jfallifhn - J - SENIORS JAMES CARTER A likeable fellow, and what is more, He stoops to nothing but a door. F. F. A. 2. ELLENER FARMER A good sensible mind goes a long way toward success. Banner Staff 4, Librarian 2, 3, 4, Honor Student junior Play. CHARLOTTE FULLER To judge this maiden right you must know her. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 53 Girls' Basketball I, 3, Glee Club 3, Carnival 2, 3, 4, I-Iartian Staff 4, Valedictorian. THELMA LATI-IERS Silence and modesty are the best ornaments of women. Entered from Mears 3, Librarian 3, 4, j-Hop Com- mittee, Banner Staff 4, Hartian Staff 4. JOYCE RUSSELL Her eyelashes can sweep the cobwebs from any man's heart. Banner staff 4. BILL SIMON He is suffering from high blonde pressure. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, Track 2, F. F. A. 2, Carnival 2, 3, 4, Basketball Rl, 2, V3, 4, Foot- ball V2, 3, 4, Baseball Rl, V2, 3, 4, Class Treas- urer 2, 4, J-Hop Committee 3, Student Council 2. I DAVID BEADLE He's willing to be convinced, but find the fellow who can convince him, Vice-President 1, Secretary 2, Football Rl, 2, V3, 4, Baseball Rl, 2, Hartian Staff 4. MARION ANDERSON Wfith common sense to an uncommon degree. Entered from Mears 3, Basketball 1, Carnival 3, 4, Librarian 3, 4, J-Hop Committee 3, News Editor of Banner 4, Hartian Staff 4, Honor Student. bn 'X Ji I 2 if . Av! H? , . . Rf I it as e . fs If f -v.-' f x F E121 S s D S ee- s 'Wie .Jlmikm if SENIORS ' DONNA SMITH I lore only one man-at a time. Band 3, 4, Entered from Ferry 3, Carnival 3, J- Hop Committee 3. LAWRENCE SMITH Good nature and good sense are a good combi- nation. Entered from Ferry 3, Band 3, 4, Student Council 3, Class Secretary 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Carnival 3, 4, J-Hop Committee 3, Hartian Staff 4, Senior Play, Honor Student. MARINUS HAMMERLE He says not muah, but thinks the more. Orchestra 2, 3, Banner-U Staff 4. GERALDINE KING She can hold up her end of the conversation un- til it is practically perpendicular, Debating 1, 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Band 3, 4, junior Play, Carnival 4, Orchestra 4, Senior Play. VIRGINIA BIRKNESS She is as likeable as she is lookable. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Carnival 1, 2, 3, 4, J-Hop Committee 3, Banner Staff 4, Magazine Sales Manager 4. LLOYD VAN AELST Why' worry about my size, Napoleon was a little man, too. Baseball Rl, 2, V3, F F. A. 2, Banner staff 4, Carnival 4. BYRON CONVERSE He takes life easy and finds it worthwhile. Entered from Ferry 3, Vice president 3, Student Council 3, Junior Play, Band 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Senior Play 4, J-Hop Committee 3, Hartian Staff 4, Carnival 3, 4, Assistant Advertising Manager 4. LUCILLE ELVIK 'Twus her thinking of others made you think of her. Girls' Basketball 1, 2, Librarian 2, junior Play. U51 C S 7114 allddfzidlt, v 4 EDITH PROCTOR , SENICRS I fl rather wear out flmn ruxl out. Entered from Pentwater 5g junior Playg j.-Hop lk Committee 33 Banner Staff 4, C' ' zl fg Queen's Court 43 Hartian Staff. dmwl 4 illllfl Row: Betty Cfhroufh, liifl Simon, Geraldine Glover, Betty and Marie Zalis, Bob Schultz. St't'llIl!l.' xVllI119l Beadle, Beverly Sittser, Stanley Riley, Marion Anderson, Loretta Ziegler. 'I'l1ird.' Lawrence Smith, Calvin Cireiner, Kitty Proctor, Charles Stevens, Calvin Greiner, Byron Converse, Stanley Riley. Hill Simon, Boyd Troniniater. lfourtlr: Martha Hawley, Eleanor Carlson, Madeline Van Bergen, Mar- jorie Hipley, Maxine Greiner, Alite Billington, Pauline Dennert, -071 A5 X ll. L V - I - ...+, x .S if ' gf, . I 5 i f , yt ' 4 Z 'QS 'L-img V 4 U41 ECHOES OF THE CARNIVAL , '7!1e Jaden X.k, P' 1 i nn. li , l'i?'0IIl Rau' IL. lo RJ: Stan Riley, Byron Converse, Max Scheiren, Reynolds jonnssen, Bob Birks. Svroml Roux' Grzlydon Norton, Bob Straley, Don Hansen, john Riley. Third Row: Tom Greiner, Bill Simon, Lloyd Van Aelsr. Fonrlh Row: Mid Litriebram, joe Gamble, Fifth Raw: Glen Streir. lflil 'Wie Jlaalianu fu D ,B JUNIORS Top Row Uefl to rigbtj: Marguerite Lathrop, Betty Hopkins, Vivian Lake, Betty English, Dorothy Bedell, jean Kennedy, Virginia Fish, Richard Greiner, joe Clevenger, Beverley Sittser, Harold Sauser, Florence Trombley, Maude W'eirich. Second Row: Marie Peterson, Bob Straley, David Greiner, Glen Streit, Charles Stevens, Keith Wilson, Naomi Lydens, Shirlee Schlee. Marjorie Schrumpf, jaqueline Halberg, Loretta Ziegler, Leolah Ruggles. Third Row: Max Trommater, joe Milder, Donald Schaner, Ellen Lydens, Deloris Love, Marie Zalis, Ann Ridulis, Betty Van Tassel, Joe Gamble. Fourth Row: Gordon Hill, Tom Greiner, Walter Churchill, Ralph Peacock, Helen Osten-Sacken, Catharin Schaner, Marva Martin. fwi L f. 'Wie Jlaldcbn SOPHOMORES First Row Cleft lo rigbtj: Dan Highland, Jack Lohman, Beverly Bright, Geneva Bower, Sylvia Elvik, Virginia Hadiaris, Betty Chrouch, Raymond Anthonisin. Semud Row: Hugh Loree, Max Schiern, Don Hansen, Albert Macyuski, Clement Schuelke, Arthur Jeffries, Arthur Siler, Bob Willard, jim Hutchinson, Gloria Birkness. Third Row: Charles Pearson, Duane Bright, Frances Frees, Wilma Beadle, Douglas Gale, John Riley, Madelyn VanBergen, Geraldine Glover, Marjorie Flint, Carol Taylor, Marjorie Lombard, Graydon Norton. Fourlh Row: Maxine Greiner, Pearl Hunter, Elaine Copeland, Margaret Bell, Beulah Stever, Eunice Fetters, Betty Zalis, Betty Brimmer, Marland Littiebrant, Richard Hinchman, McKinley Schrumpf, Tom Dillingham. Fiflb Row: Lenore Peterson, Wfallace Blohm, Wanda Fenton, Beverly Ewing, Ellen Lynn, Elaine Trommater, Glenna Rickard, Roy Strait. U71 7heJfa1ufian- r D ,S FRESHMEN W Y avi, l First Row fleft to rightj: Doug McLouth, Wallace Reid, Ray Mitchell, Esther Carter, Elsie Strong, Connie Stevens, Marion Purdy, Shirley Shigley. Second Row: Mary Ellen Walker, Leona Frost, Mae Brimmer, Amy Clevenger, Rosemary Russell, Elsie Knight, Marilyn Littiebrant, Beverly Corliss, Dorothy Avery, Beverly Straley. Third Row: Art Wilhelm, jim Scheiren, Marvel Shell, Betty Sauser, Marilyn Churchill, Pat Loree, Alice Buchnius, jane Jenkins, Marlene Simon, Pat McClennan, Irene Bray, Beverly Smith. Fourth Row: Betty Fourts, Florine Mapes, Joyce Doering, Marion Woodin, Gloria Abbott, Germaine Hammerle, Doris Farmer, Ellen Hasty, julia Balavitch, Dorothy Maltman, Bessie Wilde, Ethelyn Campbell, Norman Wurthner, Jimmy Dexter. Fifth Row: Reynolds Jonassen, Bob Birke, Bill Keck, Tom Keck, Richard Scofield, Rex Russell, Don Trommater, Herschel Jacobs, Kenneth Eisenlohr, Ted Jeffries, Neven Lipps, James Birdsall, Bernard Peters, Bill Brubaker, Burton Greiner. Sixth Row: Ted Hodges, Alan Stover, Dale Gowell, Charles Schmitts, Bob Esta- brook. mi L C at J7fzeJfa4f41'an JUNIOR HIGH Top Row: Carolee Reams, Myrtle Keck, Julia Meehan, Atlas Reed, Don McClen- nan, Bruce Schofield, Richard Highland, Richard Curtis, Leo McCully, Kenneth Larson, Gordon Cain, Claude Fuller, Richard Bruckman, Bill Brusstar, Second Row: Jean Robbins, Jackie Okenoski, Carolyn Greiner, Patricia De Mont, Coletta Claeys, Cecil Hovey, Fred Colbert, Floyd Siler, Bill Slagle, Jim Mead, Kathleen Greiner, Dorothy Beam, Lyle Lampman. Third Row: Martha Mack, Patricia Shaw, Helen Sills, Bill Shell, Richard Hodges, Lewis Wilde, Floyd Slagle, Delbert Brimmer, Scott Lampman, Henry Lewis, Solly Hershberger, Dan Sayles, Thelma Houseman. Fourth Row: Barbara Johnson, Marjorie Pearson, Shirley Kokx, Carol Harjes, Juanita Siler, Alice Hetland, Barbara Love, Joyce Robbins, Lois Wilson, Doris English, Jack Bristle, Edward Lorenz. Fifth Row: Sue Lipski, Mary Ann Brandel, Shirley Frost, Mary Shinn, La Verle Hershberger, Jewell Thaler, Margaret Farmer, Barbara Glover, Katherine Shinn, Marilyn Peacock, Tom Reid, Ernest Vanderputte. Sixth Row: Mildred Cox, Donna Littiebrant, Donna Bawkey, Rose Hale, Joyce Schaner, Ruth Hawley, Judy Singer, Mary Barritt, Jack Greiner. U91 '7f1e dqaaiabn SNAPS s di W I:i1'5l Row: Eleanor Bray, joe Gamble, Ellen Lynn, Bill Simon, Lawrence Smith, Byron Con verse and Pauline Dennert, Dolores Dennert. Svcmzd Row: Boyd Trommater, David Beadle, Calvin Greiner, Russel Schultz, Glenna Rickard Tbjrvf Roux' Delores Dennert, Madeline Van Bergen, Betty Van Tassel, Bill Simon, Lau renu. Smith, Boyd Trommater. Fourth Row: Frances Frees, Maxine Greiner, Donald Schaner, Bobby Olendorf and Mr Olendorf, Gloria and Virginia Birkness. i201 ACTIVITIES puificaliand fb Mwuc Sfuwzh faamaificw 7!1e Jmimn SAFETY PATROL EQ QI js Bark Row: Bernard Wilde, Bernard Schaner, Donald McClennan, Norman Gale, Kenneth Larson, Donald Payne. Middle Row: jerry Schaner, George Zwinger, Atlas Reid, Caleb Halbert, Myron Carter, james Varenhorst. From' Row: john Dillingham, Jerry Spencer, Jerry Amstutz, jack Hart, Jack Osten-Sacken. fl I Editor - - - Stanley Riley '7f1eJfa4f43.1n E HARTIAN STAFF f 5 S Q A 1 Q, 6 Slamling fleft to righlj: David Beadle, Eleanor Carlson, Alice Billington, Lawrence Smith. Marion Anderson, Byron Converse, Thelma Lathers, Miss Anne McNeill, advisor. Seated lleft to riglrlj: Pat Vifyckoff, Edith Proctor, Eleanor Bray, Pauline Denncrt, Stanley Riley, Editor, Calvin Greiner, Charlotte Fuller. Assistant Editor - Business Manager - - Assistant Business Manager - Ad rertisin g Manager - - Assistant Advertising Manager Activities Editor - - - Boys Athletics - Girls Athletics Literary Editor Snapshots - - Calendar of Events 'lobes - - Typists - Farulty Adviser Lawrence Smith Calvin Greiner Eleanor Carlson Pauline Dennett Byron Converse Marion Anderson David Beadle Patricia Xwyckoff Charlotte Fuller Kitty Proctor Thelma Lathers Eleanor Bray Alice Billington, Charlotte Fuller Miss McNeill i221 it 748046014341 BANNER STAFF Standing flefl lo rigbtj: Carol Taylor, Virginia Birkness, Lloyd Van Aelst, Calvin Greiner, Marion Anderson, Thelma Lathers, Geneva Robinson. Serond Row: Gloria Birkness, Wilma Beadle, Marinus Hammerle, Ellener Farmer, Delores Dennett, Shirley Lipps. Seated al lable: Marjorie Flint, Alice Billington, Stanley Riley, Kitty Proctor. Sealed on floor: Yvonne Maltman, joyce Russell, Geraldine King. Editor - - - Alice Billington News Editor Marion Anderson Art Editor - Kitty Proctor Editorials - Thelma Lathers Feature Editor - - Virginia Birkness Sports Editor - - - - Stanley Riley Gossip Editors - Geraldine King, Joyce Russell Excbnnge Edhor ---- Shidey Iipps Advertising - ---- Dolores Dennett Production ------ Marinus Hammerle, Lloyd VanAe1st Reporters -Wilma Beadle, Ellener Farmer, Marjorie Flint, Calvin Greiner, Yvonne Maltman, Geneva Robinson, Carol Taylor, Keith Wilson Faculty Adviser --------- Miss XVoldt i231 JUNIOR PLAY Front Row fleft to rigbtj: Beverly Sittser, Helen Ostcn-Sacken, Cathcrin Schamcr Naomi Lydens, Ellen Lydcns. Bark Row: Miss McNeill, Bob Stralcy, Harold Sauser, Shirlee Schlce, Ellen Lydcns U43 L Q - 1 . .7fne Jfaalaan JUNIOR PLAY The juniors, under the able direction of Miss McNeill, presented Oh, My Stars as their class play. The play centered around a small town newspaper office, and Rena Reynolds QCatherin Schanerj, editor of the paper. Mrs. Victor Turdel fShirlee Schleej a rich lady of the town who would like to display her wealth and influence among the people is continually battling socially with Sherman Z. Pendleton Une Gamblej, a social climber and low strung politician. Tom Davis fBob Straleyj, owner of a gas station and a newspaper reporter on the side, is in love with Sally Shipman fHelen Osten-Sackenj, also a reporter for the paper. The paper is about to dis- continue because there is nothing to write about, when sud enly Iilenore Prescott fNaomi Lydnesj, and her rich friend, Sara Simmons fBeverly Sittserj arrive in town. Elenore learns the state of the paper and decides to see that the paper con- tinues much to the surprise of Rena and the old printer, Yacus White Glarold Sauserj. Elenore decides she will get her friend to imitate a famous Russian actress, Orva Octor. All goes well until the real Orva Octor QEllen Lydensj, and her agent Wallace Erwin fWalter Churchillj, come upon the scene. Everything is immediately in an uproar, but Orva Octor, convinced by Erwin that it was a good publicity stunt, lets everything go. In the course of the play Wallace falls in love with Rena, and the romance between Tommy and Sally rolls merrily along. The three-act comedy farce was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by hundreds. i' SENIOR PLAY The play chosen this year by the Seniors was Don't Darken My Door! The cast was as follows: Roger Kent, Byron Converse, Rosemary Kent, Patricia Wyckoff, Jane Perkins, Jeanann Bruckmang Tom Garrick, Calvin Greiner, Poppy Foster, Pauline Dennertg Alec Stubbins, Lawrence Smith, Louisa Featherstone, Geraldine King, Susie Featherstone, Alice Billington. Roger Kent, a middle-aged bachelor, finds his way of life changed by his niece Rosemary when she comes to live with him. The main inspiration for Rosemary's and her ally's Poppy ideas are the romantic novels of Jane Perkins. Tom Garrick and Alec Stubbins are spurned by Rosemary and Poppy because they aren't romantic. Jane Perkins is forced to stay at the Kent home w ile recovering from an accident and undertakes to patch up the romance. The two maiden ladies living next door add to the comedy and complicate the matter, but jane's plan succeeds so successfully that she herself falls in love with Roger. E251 il4e.,4GzaZaan, BLD Elliihlli Bark Row: Leona Frost, Donald Schaner, Bill Simon, Charles Schmitts, Mr. Schestag. Sefond Row: Shirley Schlee, Geraldine King, Carol Taylor, Graydon Norton, Eleanor Bray, Jean Kennedy, Harold Sauser, Bob Straley, Douglas Gale. Third Row: Marion Purdy, Marva Martin, Walter Churchill, joe Gamble, Hugh Loree, jimmy Dexter, janey Belle Jenkins, Donna Smith, Lawrence Smith, Catharine Taylor, Gordon Hill, Duane Bright, Jack Lohman, Shirley Shigley, Marlene Simon, Pat WyckoE. Fourth Row: Sue Lipski, Miriam Schestag, Betty Chrouch, Virginia Fish, Lois Corliss, Elaine Trommater, Ruth Hawley, Max Trommater, Leolah Ruggles, Ellen Lynn, Carolyn Greiner. S 1261 ORCHESTRA 71a Jlaaizn First Row Cleft to righlj: Betty jean Hopkins, jack Lohman, Virginia Birkness, Harold Sauser, Alice Billington, Bob Straley, Walter Churchill, jean Kennedy, Betty Chrouch, Gloria Birkness, Marilyn Churchill. Second Ruw: Katherine Shinn, Graydon Norton, Leona Frost, Pat Loree, Floyd Slagle. Third Row fseatedj: Bill Simon, Gordon Hill, Duane Bright, Janey Belle Jenkins, Katherine Taylor. Standing: Carol Taylor, Douglas Gale, Charles Schmitts, Mr. Schestag. E IZVGJ G '7!xe B ,B QUEEN'S COURT ...x , Q r ri! fr King: Bob Srraley - Qneen: Leolah Ruggles Standing: Jamey Belle Jenkens :md Katherine Taylor. Train bearers: Dixie Lee Swihart, Linda Tompkins. Crown bearers: David Blamer, Bill Banker. Left side front lo bark: Pat Wfyckoff, Beverly Sittser, Jeanann Bruckmun Right vide front lo bade: Shirley Lipps, Kitty Proctor, Carherin Schaner. i231 GIRLS' BASKETBALL .-.Q Top Rau' Uefl lo rigbtj: janey jenkins, Alice Billington, Mrs. Johnston, jean Kennedy. Bollom Row Ilvfl lo rigbtj: Virginia Fish, Captain, Pauline Dennert, Leona Frost. No! in flu' pirlurc: Delores Dennett. 'Wie .Ja-Zinn This year the tournament went along fine. It happened that all the girls were not able to participate. So, from the Sophomores, juniors, and Seniors, these girls formed a team and were the winners. g s ILvft lo riglvlj: Loretta Ziegler, Marie Zalis, Pauline Dennert, Virginia Curtis. l29l 7114 Jlmizn . if BASKETBALL '43 -'44 Minus the skyscrapers and in spite of the fact that we had only one veteran. the basketball season was a great success. To start the season off we came from behind and beat a veteran St. Simon team 31 to 28. Stan Riley was outstanding with 10 points. We then invaded North Muskegon and completely outplayed them gathering in a decisive 40 to 26 decision. Bill Simon played fine ball and gathered 16 points. Whitehall was next and we took them in our stride and beat them in the closing minutes 34 to 32. Stevens led with 13 points and Riley played good defensively. The next week Fremont came to Hart and we beat them 34 to 28. This game was one of the best games we had played all season and was very smooth. Stevens led with 12. The Norsemen again came to Hart and this time we really rubbed it in, winning 46 to 11, Stevens and Simon led with 12 and 11. We met with our first defeat at the hands of Montague, losing 32 to 23. Handi- capped by such a small floor they just outplayed us. Still being in a rut, the boys from Manistee slipped one over us. This time beating us by the score of 22 to 18. We finally snapped out of our slump, thumping Shelby 40 to 21. Simons, Trommater and Stevens leading with 14, 11, 10 respectively. In perhaps the closest game of the season we overcame a lead held by the Scott- ville Spartans and finally beat them 25 to 24. Stevens led with 13. Simon flipped in the winning basket with 10 seconds to go. We travelled to Whitehall and came home on the long end of a 31 to 22 score. Stevens with 12 led the scoring and Cal Greincr played fine defensively. Fremont really clipped us by the score of 43 to 28 and held the lead all the way. NX' e were just lost and Fremont didn't take long to find it out, Shelby invaded us and though they played very fine ball we outlasted them winning 23 to 18. Riley and Greiner played a good defensive game. We then played Montague for the conference. Montague finally won in an overtime 26 to 25. This was really a heartbreaker. The lead changed several times but as you can see Montague was ahead at the final whistle. For the final game of the conference schedule we played Scottvillc. This time we showed them we weren't lucky and beat them 34 to 24. Stevens, Riley and Greiner led the scoring with 12, 10, and 8. Greiner also played one of the finest defensive games of the season. Then came the tournaments and St, Simon. They completely outplayed us and won 43 to 32. Well, we had a good season, anyway. T301 FOOTBALL t7fte A1611-l'4hn Top Row: Bob Schultz, Jack Evans, Keith Wilson, Art Westlund, David Beadle, Stanley Riley, Bill Simons, Charles Stevens. Middle Row: Coach Olendorf, Joe Milder, Mid Littiebrandt, Gordon Gale, john Riley, Max Scheiren, Robert Birke, T om Dillingham, Botlom Row: Jack Walker, Vic Varenhorst, Russell Schultz, Allen Stover, fed Hodges, Don Schaner, Don Hansen, Reynolds jonassen, Douglas Gale. i311 Whamwwk BASKETBALL Top Row: Charles Stevens, Coach jasper Olendorf, Francis XX'ieber, jack Evans Middle Row: Arthur Westlund, Stanley Riley, Boyd Trommater, Calvin Greiner Bollom Row: Russell Schultz, Vic Varenhorst, Bill Simon. tml BASKETBALL RESERVES 7lae Jlaaiian Stmuling flefl to rigbtj: john Riley, Mr. Olendorf, Allen Stover, Tom Dilling- ham, John Birke, Phil Liebing. Middle Roux' Wfallace Reid,' Don Hansen, Keith Wilson, Max Scheiren, Reynolds Jonassen. Front Row: Ted Hodges, Gordon Hill, Joe Milder, Dan Highland, Mid Liltie- brandt. E551 7!1eJ!aaiian... s S- S S. . A History of Class of '44 The U. S. S. Hart High is being loaded and set forth on its voyage preparing us freshmen for the journey into life. Sixty-six passengers boarded the ship in early September, all hoping to end the journey in 1944. Crew members were: President, Victor Varenhorst, Vice President, David Beadle, Secretary, Boyd Trommater, Treasurer, Scott Russell. Captain in command was Mr. Benjamin. The sixty-five passengers have now become sophomores. Crew members were: President, Stanley Riley, Vice President, Boyd Trommater, Secretary, David Beadle, Treasurer, Bill Simon. Commanding the ship was Mr. Shinn, The U. S. S. Hart High has aboard it now fifty-four passengers, who have ad- vanced to the classification of juniors. Crew members were: President, Boyd Trom- mater, Vice President, Byron Converse, Secretary, Lawrence Smith, Treasurer, Calvin Greiner. We juniors bid farewell to the seniors with the annual J-Hop. Money was raised for this by a play, Gal1oping Ghosts. The name of the dance was Twilight Twirls' and the decorations followed that theme. Frank Lockagels orchestra furn- ished the music. Mrs. Frost skillfully navigated us through the junior year. We, the forty-three passengers, are now seniors. Crew members are: President, Alice Billington, Vice President, Robert Schultz, Secretary, Lawrence Smith, Treas- urer. VC'illiam Simon. Mr. Snow guided the ship into home port and helped to equip it for its out- going journey into life. We raised money to help finance our Hartian by special dances during the year, the Banner and the Senior Play. Don Nagel furnished the music at the high school party given by the seniors on February 9. Junior Class History The reopening of school in September 1943, found a junior Class of 46 mem- bers. The first thing we did was choose our leaders for the year: -loe Gamble, President, Catherin Schaner, Vice President, Betty Jean Hopkins, Secretary, Robert Straley, Treasurer. The juniors were called upon to give various entertainments throughout the year. One was the Junior Party, given December 17 in the gym. Another was the Junior Play, Oh, My Stars, which was very successful, was given December 8. Still another activity was the junior sideshow at the Carnival, called '-Styles of the Miles. Incidentally, the Carnival King and Queen were both juniors. Our most successful undertaking was the solving of our economic problem. We earned money by selling Christmas Cards, giving dances after the football and bas- ketball games, and the Junior Play. We have saved enough so that we can say fare- well to the Seniors with one of the best J-Hops ever given. The class chose very nice class rings as a reminder of our high school days and especially our junior year in old Hart High. FUN-FEST To counteract child delinquency, and for the enjoyment of the community youth, we organized at the latter part of the school year, weekly school parties called Fun-Fests.' At these parties soft drinks were sold. Wfe had several ping pong games, table games such as chinese checkers, carroms, checkers, darts, and other handmade games as well as dancing. The parties were organized and operated by a youth group. Bob Straley was student chairman and Mr. Snow adult supervisor. Each Fun-Fest was attended well with about 200 students at each. The parties took place in the gym, Plans are being made to enlarge the game division and to continue the parties next year. Floral Fantasy The annual J-Hop and Banquet fulfilled all the thrills and anticipations of those who attended. The excellent banquet under the auspices of the la ies of the X541 J- . 5 . . S- . . 5 I 'Wxedlaaiwn Congregational Church and served by a group of Sophomores was greatly enjoyed. The tables were decorated in silver and blue, the Senior class colors. Tom Griener, as toastmaster, introduced each speaker in his droll manner. Miss Alice jean Billing- ton, Senior President, responded to the toast of welcome given by Joe Gamble, jun- ior President. Judge Early Pugsley spoke in his entertaining manner, using the Senior motto, Not the sunset but the dawn, as his theme. The musical numbers added much to the enjoyment of the evening. The Juniors under the direction of Miss Delores Love as chairman transformed the Gym into a flowery bowery. The umbrellas and rainbow made one think of spring showers, but showers of flowers are always welcomed. Each lady guest was presented with a corsage of spring flowers as a souvenir. The orchestra with its splendid music kept all the guests and flowers dancing until after the midnight hour, Thus the juniors bade farewell to the Seniors of 1944. Band Notes The Hart High School Band was fortunate in having Mr. john Schestag as director. The enrollment decreased from 38 to 52, losing 8 old and gaining 4 new members. However this decrease is small according to the enrollment in school this ear. y The shortage of gas prevented trips which the band would have otherwise taken, although, members were kept busy playing at basketball and football games, and at numerous patriotic rallies. They gave their annual full-length concert on February 2, to a large audience. Band members hope the organization will be able to continue playing next year, because the band is invaluable in maintaining school spirit. Annual Carnival The Carnival this year was the biggest, most profitable, and most well attended than any previous carnival. The our major side-shows were Only a Farmer's Daughter presented by the Seniors. St les of the Miles, by the Juniors, Katy's Ka e by the Sophomores, and the Fresliimen presented Horn's Corn or Schmitts Fitz. The main show Hartian Frolics of '44 was well attended and very much en- 'o ed. I y The most important part of the carnival, the crowning of the king and queen, was held immediately after the main show in the gym, Two Juniors, Bob Straley and Leolah Ruggles, ruled this year's carnival. Members of the queen's court were Pat Wfyckoff, Beverly Sittser, jean Ann Bruckman, Catherin Schaner, Shirley Lipps and Kitty Proctor. Sophomore Class History The Sophomore Class of '44 began the usual successful year by the usual class elections. Winning candidates were Betty Zalis, President, Max Scheiren, Vice President, Hugh Loree, Secretary, Donald Hansen, Treasurer, with Miss Wfoldt as adviser. In November the class opened the school's social life by holding their annual class party. This year they presented the Sadie Hawkins' Jamboree and made it the usual success. After their well deserved rest they pitched into work on their Carnival side- show, entitled Katy's Kafe, and came out with the Largest Attended Side-Show of '44 Carnival as a reward. Early spring found us busy editing the Banner which was formerly edited by the Seniors. H. H. S. Banner of '44 ' The Banner this year was edited and published bi-weekl by a staff of Seniors with reporters from all the high school classes. The Senior editors were Alice Bill- ington and Marion Anderson. Miss Woldt, English teacher, was adviser. The departments covered in the Banner were: school news, features, edi- torials, sports, gossip, and exchange articles, T351 '7AeJla1u'ia4 - ,, S-.. s se- C. - - The last few Banners were put out by a staff of Sophomores with Betty Zalis as editor. Marjorie Flint, Max Scheiren, and Wfilma Beadle as sub-editors. The reporters, as before, were from different classes. Freshman Class The freshmen class began with the sum of ninety pupils. The country students at first were shy and sort of lost, but it wasn't long be ore they overcame this. We have a very fine co-operative class with Mr. Horn as our adviser. The show H0rn's Corn, which the Freshmen put on at the Carnival went over very well. Our float in the Parade won second prize which was two dollars 1352.001 going to the class. The freshmen have helped considerably conducting the Friday night recre- ational center called Fun Fest. The class officers are as follows: President, Leonard Amstutzg Vice President, Charles Schmittsg Treasurer, Julia Balavitchg Secretary, Betty Sauser. Gridiron Thrills The Pirates had a successful football season this year, even though the team was unusually light. The team is always very well satisfied if it can wind up the season by beating their old rivals - Shelby. Our first game with Scottville was played at Ludington under the lights where much heavier and more experienced Spartan team defeated our Pirates. Riley passed to Simons over the goal line for our only touchdown. The final score was 25 to 0. Next, the Pirates were to meet the strongest team of the conference, the Mon- tague Wildcats. The Pirates held the Wildcats to one touchdown during the first half, but were unable to keep them from rolling all over, although the teams were about equal in striking power, the breaks were all against us. Hart consider- ably out-gained St. Mary's but even so we ended up by losing 12 to 0. When we met North Muskegon we ran up against the stiffest defense of the year. Although the game was scorless for most of three quartrers the Norsemen with some very fast backfield men won the game 18-0. The final game with Shelby proved to be fully as thrilling as had been ex- pected. The Pirates got off to a slow start, but with expert ball handling by Dave Beadle and some fancy side-stepping by Simons, they managed to edge the Shelby Tigers out by the score of 13 to 0. Qrchestra The orchestra under the direction of Mr. john Schestag had a highly successful year. The membership numbered twenty-six and all were students of high school and junior high. This group, in connection with the band, gave a concert for the public on February 2, an played for both the junior and Senior plays. It appeared also with the band in a concert for the student body and furnished the music for the com- mencement exercises. All of the members of the Orchestra receive private instruction from Mr. Schestag, and count the experience gained from playing with this group invaluable. Safety Patrol The Safety Patrol organization has done a fine piece of work this year in pro- tecting the grade children while crossing the streets near the school. The seventeeen boys divided into six patrols were under the direction of the Grade Council. The captain was Donald McClennan. The lieutenants of the atrols were Caleb Halburg, jerry Spencer, jack Hart, Gary Blamer, and Jack Osten-Sracken. The boys were on duty in the morning before school was called, at noon, and again when school was dismissed for the day. 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Seeing Ellener Farmer is going to be a nurse, we give her this book on Dog-bites. To feanette Fenton goes this car so she will be sure to make it to Johnnie's to sing the Louie Blues. We give Charlotte Fuller this red E because we know she's never had one. To Gordon Gale goes this Bible which we hope will be of use to him. To Calvin Greiner we give this paper doll so he can leave the other boys' girls alone. Marinus Hammerle gets this Charm Kurl so he can keep the wave in his hair. We present Thelma Lathers with this book How to Win a Man. To Phil Liebing goes this knife to carve out his future. To Geraldine King goes this book of Airmail stamps, Vile know she can make good use of them. W'e present Ernest Meyette with this beautiful blond so he will have something to stutter about. This C-Book goes to Edith Proctor so she can be sure to get to Ludington. Stanley Riley gets this book on How to Hold a Woman. To Geneva Robinson goes this peroxide because we think she needs it. This package of Bobby pins goes to foyce Russell. We give Bill Simon this music sheet Annie Doesn't Live Here Anymore. To Donna Smith goes this Scottie. Seeing Glenna Smith likes to cook so well we give her this book of recipes. Because she hasn't one, we give Lela Smith this bow. To Laurence Smith goes this blue excuse that he should have gotten when he skipped school and went fishing. This medal goes to Bob Schultz for taking Maxine away from John. Russell Schultz gets this song I Dream of Jeanie With the Dark Brown Hair. W'e present Boyd Tronzmater with this string to keep his two women on, Lloyd Van Aelst gets this box of vitamin pills to make him big and strong. We give this reserved seat at the corner drugstore to Vic V arenhorst. This package of dates goes to Arthur IVestlund because he finds them hard to get. Frank Wieber gets this certificate for a permanent wave so he will always have a pretty wave in his hair. To 'IeanAnn Brucleman goes this paper man so she will know who to go with. To Eleanor Bray goes these twins so if she cant have one, she can have the other. Bras: f f f- - 711-e Jlalaitan CLASS PROPHECY ln the year 1960 we End the senior class of '44 occupied as follows: Ellener Farmer and Marian Anderson are now supervisors of a Dieting Establish- ment in Minnesota. David Beadle has achieved his greatest ambitiong he is now Secretary of the Navy. Alive Billington is a Lieutenant in the U. S. Army Cadet Nurse Corps. Eleanor Carlson is now keeping house for the Shaw family. Virginia Birleness and Dolores Dennert, after a hilarious double wedding two months ago, are now taking the first train to Reno. james Carter may be seen passing away contented hours leaning on a WPA shovel, Byron 'Converse has acquired a veterinary degree and is keeping occupied taking care of Kitty Procter's dogs. Pauline Dennert is now a well-known vocalist and may be heard every Saturday night on the Hit-Parade. Lucille Elvik has her name on Broadway as one of the Ziegfeld Girls. feanette Fenton is now head hostess at Johnnie's Place in Pentwater. Charlotte Fuller has undertaken Ma Perkins' job as Secretary of Labor. Gordon Gale has returned to Hart to become minister of thc Baptist Church. Calvin Greiner is still selling beer at the Alamar. Marinus Hammerle has taken over his father's farm in Weare. Thelma Lathers and Arthur Westlund are co-editors of the Mears News. Philip Liebing has just made his 25th flight over Germany. Shirley Lipps is still carrying on the night life. Yronne Maltman is a missionary serving in China. Boyd Trommater has finally made up his mind and is now settled on his dad's farm supporting his family. Lloyd Van Aelst is giving dancing lessons under the supervision of Fred Astaire and Betty Grable, Frank lVieber is now manager of a large fruit farm. Geraldine King is still making a hobby of collecting diamonds. Pat Wyckojf is running a street car in Detroit and is really drawing the crowds. Eleanor Bray is now selling ladies dresses in Goldblar's basement. .lean Ann Bruckman is writing an article for the Detroit Times called True Love Never Runs Smooth. Ernest Meyette is still looking for the Girl of His Dreams. Stanley Riley is now a dentist who doesn't believe in Pain.-Killer. Geneva Robinson and Lela Smith are taking up beauty culture. Boh Schultz and Russell Schultz are now circus brothers doing acrobatics across a tight rope. Bill Simon is now manager of Hawley's fruit farm. Donna Smith is still deciding. Laurence Smith is now a lieutenant in the Army Air Forces. Glenna Smith is a teacher of economics in Hart High School. tm 'Wie Jlaaifhn . ,r ,r e , SALUTATORY On behalf of the Hart High School graduating class of nineteen hundred and forty-four I welcome you here tonight, All of you- parents, teachers, and friends -have had an important part in our achieving graduation, and we want you to know that we appreciate it. We have tried to make our life in school successful. Some of us have excelled in certain fields, while others have been happy to use our talents for the general good of the school. We hope that we have all added something of value. At times we were discouraged by long years of study. Graduation always ap- peared the concern of someone else and seemed to hold little immediate importance for us. But now we realize that the completion of these four years in high school means not merely receiving our diploma, but also the gaining of friends and ex- periences which will help us to face and solve new problems. Tonight is our night. As we grow older, graduation will undoubtedly stand out as one of the great events in our lives. This will be our last participation in any event as a class. We are happy that you could be here to share it with us. Alice 'lean Billington VALEDICTORY Friends: We members of the graduating class of 1944, brought together tonight for our final commencement exercises, wish to acknowledge to our parents, teachers, and friends the debt of gratitude we owe you for your many years of service to us. We have, at last, come to realize that education really is important to our chances of survival in the modern world. All that we have learned, plus all our hope and strength, must be applied, for the next few years, at least, to winning the war and making our liberty secure. How- ever, we hope that, through this struggle, we shall not forget what during our years in high school has been bred into us-that liberty is nothing but turmoil without wisdom and common sense to guide and restrain it. For this wisdom and common sense that you have attempted to instill in us, we now express our appreciation, and offer you our assurance that your efforts have not been without effect. All of us here tonight are very happy to be graduating. Perhaps, there are a few regrets, a few hated separationsg but we are not sentimentalists. We know the kind of world we are living in, and we intend to make our way in it. For we are graduating from Hart High School tonight as practical men and women, full of fun, but able and ready to take anything that comes our way. i Charlotte Fuller i401 1 J, T--- - .7he Jlalllahn CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 13---At last the day we have been waiting for all summer has arrived and school ' starts. 15-Assembly in study hall. 17-One week of school gone already. 23-The freshmen seem to know where all of their classes are held. 27--Movies in study hall. OCTOBER 5-One of the senior boys has discovered that the school library is an ideal place to entertain his girl friend. 11-Short assembly and movies. 13- Class elections. 15-First hour government class was seen studying, it must be they expect a little quiz. 24--Report cards, 31-Grand Hallowe'en party in gym. NOVEMBER 1-Mr. Dalman left to take teaching position in Hope College. 5-Football game here with Shelby. 13-0. Good work, boys! 9-Magazine sale came to successful end. ll--High school had program in gym. Scrap drive and no boys in school today. 12-Seniors put out first Banner of the year. Sophomore party, Sadie Hawkins' Jamboree. 19-Stan Kapulak was seen carrying his army cap around school. junior High party. 24-Only a half day of school. Had a long movie on the history of our country. Seniors sponsored Thanksgiving Dance, 25-Thanksgiving vacation. 26--Thanksgiving vacation. First basketball game of the season was played here with St. Simons. We won by three points. DECEMBER 3--Short assembly in study hall. 6--Movies. 8--junior Play, a comedy, Oh, My Stars! 10-Shorthand students complained of cramps in their hands. 14-Furniture was rearranged in the history room, a change seems good. 15--Juniors received class rings. 16--Seniors are still anxiously waiting for their graduation pictures. 17-Junior party. 20--Hints for Christmas gifts are still flying around. 21-Out for Christmas vacation. Lucky aren't we. E411 '7!xeJla4z'ian . S . Calendar of Events, Continued JANUARY 5-Back to school after a grand vacation, 4-The photographs seen around school aren't of movie stars, they are only the seniors graduation pictures. 6-An Olivet Professor presented views of the college to some interested students. 7-Basketball game here with North Muskegon. Score: 46-ll, in our favor, of course. 9--Boys are taking physical exams. 10-Several Shelby boys visited the bookkeeping class. Wonder what the attraction was there? 12-Some students took patch test for T. B. 13--Simon Davidion, noted world speaker, lectured on What is Our Destiny? to the junior and senior high. 14-Basketball team went to play Montague. 18---Pep meeting for game with Manistee here. 19-Many of the students are relieved to know that they haven't T. B. 21--Hartian Staff was chosen. 25-26-Group pictures taken for Hartian. 27-Lady speaker spoke on the East in gym this afternoon. Had a movie this morn- ing. 28-Pep meeting in study hall. Game here with Scottville, we won by only one point. Walt Hanson was seen at school. FEBRUARY 2--Annual Band and Orchestra Concert in gym in the evening. 4---Played baseball with Whitehall, the victory was ours. 8-Party sponsored by the seniors, many enjoyed the games and dances. 9-Movie in gym about teeth. Faculty meeting and we got there early. 10--Had intelligence tests for IV2 hours this morning and then had remainder of day off. 11--Played basketball game in Fremont. 12---Students were all encouraged when they were reminded that Lincoln became a great man with very little schooling. 14-Scott Russell, hove on leave, visited school. 15-Senior class meeting this morning. Class motto, colors, and flower was chosen. Game here with Shelby, We won. 18--Another basketball game. It was here with Montague. and we lost by only one point. Better luck next time boys, we hope. 25--Last game of the season was played in Scottville, naturally the best team won. 28--Olie was in the study hall teasing the girls during his spare time. 29-The typewriters were replaired today. Students are all happy to think that they won't have to study on t is date again for four years. 11421 ,, t - '7!xe .Julian Calendar of Events, Continued MARCH 3-A couple of the girls came to school with blue hands. Apparently they died fdyedj last night. 6-Students are preparing for six weeks tests. 10-First one of the Fun Fests was held in the gym this evening. It proved suc- cessful in giving good entertainment to a large group. 13-Home Ec. girls are working on posters to advertise the junk jewelry drive,. 16-Teachers' Institute no school for students. 17-There was a lot of wearing of the green, It must be they were honoring St. Pat. ' 20----Everyone planning and working for the Carnival. 22--Carnival parade, many are betting on who will be the king and queen. 25-Only a half a day of school, everyone excited about the big event, which is tonight and tomorrow night. 28--Senior play cast chosen. 29-One of the sophomore girls was the center of attraction and amusement when she fell and put her knee out of joint. 31-Seniors put out an April Fool edition of THE BANNER. APRIL 3--Four new pictures were added to school library. 4-Because of an injury received during gym periods, one of the junior boys is going around on crutches. 5-Several senior boys went to take physical exams for the army. 7-10-Easter vacation. 14-Someone was lucky enough to receive one of those pretty blue excuses. 17-Even the teachers are getting spring fever. 20-Girls are discussing spring fashions. 21- Fun Fest in gym. 26-Crystal schol bus is still holding together, that's wonderful, considering who rides in it. MAY 3-Students in the bookkeeping class seem to be puzzled about something. Would they let a few figures get them down. 7-Assembly. 10-e-XVhere are all of the dignified seniors keeping themselves? They are seen on only rare occasions. 18-Seniors skipped away. 21-Baccalaureate, what pretty suits! 22-junior high picnic. 23-J-Hop- What a lovely way to spend an evening. 24-Hart high picnic. 26-Commencement- the night we have been looking forward to for years. tml '7lw Jlafdahn i ,O VEN GE ANCE Mrs. Frost was recently stopped in Detroit for driving through a stop sign and was given a ticket calling for her appearance in traffic court the following Monday. She went at once to the judge, told him that she had to be at her classes then, and asked for the immediate disposal of her case, So, said the judge sternly, You're a schoolteacher. That's fine. Madame, your presence here fulfills a long standing ambition for me. For years, I have yearned to have a schoolteacher in this court. Now, he thundered, you sit right down at that table over there and write, 'I went through a stop sign' 500 times. 14 We, the Hartian Staff of 1944, wish to express our gratitude for helpful assist ance in publishing our Annual: MR. ROBERT BEDELL BEDELL STUDIO Hart, Michigan MR. EDWARD LARINK WHITE PRINTING COMPANY Grand Rapids, Michigan Z A Vf44Y1 I Nfl 'Wie Jfaafkn Without our advertisers, whom we list below, we could not have made possible a book of this quality. A 8: P A. V. Funk Arkins' Bedcll Studio Ben Franklin Store Bert Stevens Bert W. Purdy Birke's Boot Shop Bishop's Bright's Drug Store Brokering Funeral Home Charlie Newton Chilberg Clark's Little Store Coca-Cola Bottling CO. Collins Clothes Shop Collins Drug Store Corliss Food Shop Daniels Co. Dr. G. A. Vannette Dr. Munger Dr. Stevens Dr. Wood Dr. Worthy Edson's Ice Cream Store E. M. lonassen Equitable Life Ins. Co. Earnest W. 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