Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1923 volume:

' T II E MAST O N I AN Published by The Senior Class of Nineteen Twenty Three HASTINGS HIGH SC II OOL We sincerely acknowledge the courteous co-operation of the Faculty and the Students who have helped in the preparation of this Annual. The book was printed by the Hastings Printing Co. of Hastings, Michigan, the engravings were made by the Jahn Ollier Engraving Co. of Chicago, Illinois, and the photographs by the Mason Studio of Hastings. We sincerely hope that it meets with your generous approval. THE H ASTON IAN STAFF L Page Tu'O DEDICATION Dedicated to William T. Wallace —a man who will be long re- membered by each student because of his unselfish service, his love of nature and his personal interest in everyone, regardless of rank. ■ ■■tniliimm HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOI M. R. KEY WORTH SUPERINTENDENT Richard Todd Business MANAGER iISTAnY Manage Thelma Ryan ARTIST ED K.n artist ILEEN nULCE ARTIST ,?lmPrUo%TEB CR� ,nf riN 4rEsfe R te Page .Six Elma Pi5HER JOKE EDITOR Clarence Cole GertrudeCarveth JOKE EDITOR JOKE EDITOR JiflE Keller Marjory Woodburne DRAMATIC EDITOR ’.te DRAMATIC EDITOR %nes Sneldon Robert French CALENDAR editor EAC ULTY ADVISOR Helen Wooton history editor LaMoine Everett MargaretYoung LITERARY EDITOR LITERARY EDITOR i ii ' I 1 I Ed jr .S'rt’fW Page Nine Page Ten Myrtle M. Berry Ypstlanti Physical Education Krwl 8. Joiiro, A. B; A. M. V. of Denier Science Kate Sblqr Stair lAfe Big Hapvl Commercial Thodura Hoekstra, A. B. Hope Biology English Manon L. Crcaser, A. B. U. of M. Cime� Sociology Ktnma Mullie, A. B. Kalamazoo College History Cirics Arthur L. Brown M A. C. (’onch Si at hr mat ice Physical Education (decile M. Coulthard, B. Pd; A. B. V.ofM. Latin Iyourlla I). Arnold, A. B. (Miret Head of Commercial Dept. Raymond Clarke, B. S. Si. A C. Physics General Science Ruth M. Robson. A. B. U. of Si Head of English Dept. Ralph Kyser State Life Central Sormal Manual Art Mechanical Drawing Margaret Beckett, A. B. V.ofM. French Spanish Lee C. Howard, A. B. V.ofM History Bernice Bunker. A. B. V.ofM. English Kthel Wilber State Life Kalamazoo Sormal Supervisor of Musi Milton Townsend, B. S. M A. C. Agriculture .lean Barnes. A. B V. of Chicago Librarian Roliert French. A. B. V. of M Public Speaking English American literature Bernice R. Crcaser. A. B. Albion Mathematics Katherine Andrews, B. 8. M A. C. Home Economics Anna L. Howe. A. B. (Miret American Literature Plane Geometry lone McKillen. B. 8. Household Arts Mathematics Mildred Calkins Hastings High School Office Page Twelve SENIORS! I ■I Honor Students, 1923 In keeping with an old custom in Hastings High, an- nouncement is made each spring of the seven senior students who rank highest in scholarship for the four years of high school work. The Hastonian extends hearty congratulations to the following students who excelled in scholarship and who main- tained a high percentage in grade standings during their high school years: 1. Julia Meta Arnold 95.48 2. LaMoine Everett 95.28 3. Dorcas Baker 92.40 4. Helen Wooton 91.63 5. Gertrude Carveth 91.30 6. Robert Walton 90.96 7. Agnes Sheldon 90.06 An Appreciation After eight years of the most efficient teaching of Latin and ancient history in the Hastings high school, Miss Cecile M. Coulthard is leaving to pursue further her studies at the University of California at Berkeley. Her thorough work and unfailing enthusiasm in the class room, and her high ideals as a woman of culture, have done much to leave a lasting impression of the right sort upon the lives of the young folks who have been her stud- ents, so that as she goes “Out where the West begins, and beyond, a host of kindest wishes from her many warm friends in Hastings will follow after her. Senior I listorv w When, in the course of High School events, it becomes necessary for the class of '23 to sever those bonds which for four years have uniter! it with Hastings High, and for its members to take in the world each his separate station, it is difficult to decide which of the many important events of our school career shall lx? most worthy of recording, that all the classes in all the years to come may read and marvel at this sufx r class—the class of '23. Right at the start of our Freshman year, we diligently set ourselves to the task of making our mark in the high-school world. Under the banner of the gold and purple, we boldly carried on, haughtily indifferent to the jeers of the upperclassmen who tried in vain to make us know' our place. In fact, after we cleverly eluded their watchful diligence and had a highly successful and peaceful class party at Clear Lake, the majority of people looked upon us so favorably that the jealous Sophomores attempted to wash off some of the freshness and several of our valiant band were accordingly immersed in the raging waters of the court-yard fountain. After all these dire calamities had been heaped upon us in a useless endeavor to “damp- en” our spirits, the powers that were conceded us the victory, and w'e were, perforce, promoted to the station of Sophomores. So, when after a long and welcome vacation, we returned to school, we in our turn were able to look condescendingly upon those inferior beings, the Freshmen, who had stepped into our forsaken place. As Sophomores, we began to play our part in earnest. There were five letter men in our class and it was our firm opinion that without our players the varsity teams could never in the world have continued to exist. At the .Senior Carnival, we further added to our prestige by selling most delicious home-made candy at what was generally declared to lx the prettiest booth hi the gym. This year we again rounded out the strenuous weeks of labor with a picnic at Clear Lake. It mattered not at all that for two long hours a perfect torrent streamed upon us from the heavens. We took to it like ducks and had the time of our lives. It was with a “flourish of trumpets and a tintinnabulation of drums,“so to speak, that we entered upon our Junior year. That we might not lx mistaken for other than we were, we speedily selected hand- some class-rings which we have ever since worn proudly, as means of identification. As our famous “home-made” had proved so popular at the carnival, we sold it at all the basket-ball games,literally burning our fingers to the bone in a wild attempt to re- pleni h our treasury and thus enable ourselves to give the Seniors a truly wonderful J-Hop. Our greatest effort in this direction was made the night of the Junior “Mardi-Gras” which, for sustained interest and spectacular details, surpassed anything in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. At the close of the evening we found ourselves possessed of fabulous wealth. Accordingly, there were launched extravagant plans which entailed much extensive labor for the members of our class. However, upon the night of the Junior-Senior recep- tion, we felt finely repaid for our efforts when we beheld the expression of wonder and joy on the faces of our guests. Thus ended our Junior year. Again wending our way school ward after two happy months of leisure (?), we found ourselves Seniors with all the dignity of the position to uphold. Almost immediately we decided “the annual's the thing” and so a staff was selected that the good work might proceed. The epoch-making event of the year was our play, “Clarence,” in which some few Seniors cavorted in a most undignified fashion. Not to lx undone by anyone, our basket-ball team after a series of fiery battles succeed- ed in annexing the interclass championship. The months passed quickly andthe High School Banquet was at hand—an unheard of thing occurred: the Seniors voiced their approval of women’s suffrage! Not only was a young lady chosen to give the Senior toast, but to our class came the distinction of hav- ing the first girl cheer-leader this school has ever known. Throughout our four years, we have seen many changes. Short skirts, long earrings and bobbed hair; the passing of the pompadour, bell-bottom trousers and jazz-bow ties, we have nobly survived and clung together. True enough, a few have fallen by the wayside but their places have been quickly filled and upon our graduation day an army numbering 110 will make the worthy class of ’23 the largest to have ever passed from the portals of old H. H. S. 3ln Jttcmoriam iflarion Hlliiut £11« Srooks Page Thirteen MARGARET YOt’NC Chorus 1-4 Sorosis 2 Dramatic Club 3-1 Vice-Pres. Sorosis 3 Secretary Class 3-4 Press Staff 3-4 Hastonian Staff 4 CARL A. BRODHECK Chorus 4 Congress 4 Hoys' (lire Club I Agricultural Club 2-3 Pres. Ag. Club 4 See. Poultry ('lub 3 Vice-Pres. Poultry Club 4 MERCY ISBORNE Chorus I GERTRI’DE E. CARVETH Secretary Science Club 3 Vice-President Club 4 Dramatic (’lub 3-4 Sorosis 3 Class Treasurer I Hastonian Staff 4 HERBERT SMITH Chorus I Hoys' (Ilee Clui� 4 I 'keltic and (iuUar Club 3 CLARENCE GVIKEMA Entered from C and Rapids South in February. VERA TOWN Chorus 3 Latin Club 4 MABEL SHRIBER HEBERT WILL Agricultural Club 1 Pa%e Fourteen RICHARD M TODD Pres. At hi tt it .4m. 3 Pres. Commercial Club 3 Commrmai Club 4 Chorus 1-2-3 PooMl 2 Pram Stuff 3-4 Ha slot nan Staff 4 M IKS A RET FELDPAI 8CH Chorus 2 Commercial Club 3 Secretary Commrrrial club 4 MILDRED DoMOTT KENNETH HA IKK Orchestra 4 Classical Club 4 WILLIAM WEKBER See. Olympic Y Croup 4 Football 3-4 THEO. KNICKERBOCKER Foothill 2-3-Capt. 4 Hash tImlI 2-4 Ha sebat I 2-3-4 Commercial Clut A-4 Presultnt (Hymjtic Y Croup 4 BERNICE KELLY Chorus I WILLARD WHITMORE Commercial Club 3-4 DOLCAS BAKER ( krleie and Guitar Club 3-4 Page Fifteen CAKROLL McGUFPIN basketball 2-3-4 baseball 2 Track 1-2-3-4 Setrnet Club 1-2-3 Orchestra 1-2-4 Prendent Clan 4 Hastontan Staff 4 Hramatic Club 4 Press Staff 4 ANNA PERRY Chorus 1-2 Science Club 3-4 DOROTHY TRAVKR Science Club 4 PHIL WILCOX Hi- Y 4 Science ('tub 3-4 Tennis 3 LAURENCE PARK 111 RST La VERNE K. LAP BAUCH Football 2-3-4 basketball 2-3-('apt. 4 baseball 3-4 Track 4 president Hi- ’ 3-4 A yri cultural Club 2-3-4 Science Club 3-4 President Science Club 4 MARY K. LENNON Ixitm Club 4 Sorori 3 OMAH STRICKLAND 0. T. JOHNSON Page Sixteen DORIS CRAWLEY Chorus 4 FREDERICK HILL President Iframatic Club 4 Iframahr Club 3 Athlrtir Manager 4 .- ) 3-4 Football 4 Press Stuff 3-4 llaxton in n Staff 4 MACRINE WEAVER Char un 3-4 Latin Club 4 A1LEEN HCLCE Chorus 4 Commrrnal Club 3 Ha Mu man Staff 4 ROBERT WALTON President Class 3 Trras. Finance Amu. 4 brumal a Club 3-4 btbating Team 3-4 Congress 4 � - Y 3-4 DAYLE BIDELMAN Star Y Croup 4 PEARL ANDERS Chorus 1 Commrrnal Club .'1-4 WILLIAM LBGEAR tHympir Y Croup 4 EVAH COTTON Chorus I Vire-President Agricultural Club 4 Commrrnal Club 3 Vice-President Commrrnal Club 4 Page Seventeen 35 «-. . 3Stx£T 5ue U 3 s£f 35 -5 £3 £3£ KEITH DANIELS Commercial Club 3 Imperial V Group 3 CECIL M. ROYER Chorus 1-2 Science Club 2-3 ELIZABETH GLADSTONE Chorus 4 Sorosis 3 Science Club 3-4 Girls Glee Club 3-4 Commercial Club 4 AGNES SHELDON Chorus 4 Sorosis 3 Secretary Class 1 Sec. and Trias. Dramatic Club 3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 Vkelele and Guitar Club 3-4 Hastoman Staff 4 WALTER EATON Congress 4 Science Club 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 4 Star Y Group 4 HAZEL BRONSON ELMER ROBINSON Orchestra 4 Science Club 4 Commercial Club 3-4 Star Y Group LAl'RA W ELTON Chorus 4 HARRY COBl’RN Agricultural Club 2-3-4 Page Eighteen FRANK J. CARD Football 3-4 Baseball 2-Capt. 3-4 Trnrk 2-3-4 Agricultural Club 2-3-Treat. 4 Seine Club 4 Agrarian Club President 4 Hi- Y 4 GEORGE HAROLD ROCKWELL Hi- ) 3-4 Vice-President Hi- Y 3 Science Club 2-3 GERTRUDE LEONARD Chorus 1 Commercial Club 3-4 Treasurer Commercial Club 4 MILDRED DECKER Agricultural Club 3-4 DANIEL CHENEY Agricultural Club 2-3-4 La MOINE EVERETT Aedile Classical Club 4 Press Staff 3 Hastonian Staff 4 LEONE PEAK LILA WHITE ERNEST HATHAWAY Liberty ’ Group 4 Page Nineteen -ft itfesKSsai 5ss«25s=sz 's m tear MILDRED JAMES Commercial Club 3 Vice-President Commercial Club 4 THELMA RYAN Sorosis 3 Ijatin Ctm6 4 Viet-Pres. ('las 3 Hastoman Staff 4 HELEN WOOTON Dramatic Club 3 Vice-president Dramatic Club 4 Hastonian Staff A MOLET NEWTON Chorus I Commercial Club 3 Basketball 3-Capt. 4 EMERSON ROYER Hi- Y 2-3 Treat. Hi- Y 4 Science Club 3-4 Latin Club 4 RALPH RICHARDSON Hi- Y 4 Congress 4 Treat. Class 3 Agricultural Club 4 BARBARA COOLBAUGH Girls Glee Club 1-2 Chorus 1-2 Agricultural Club 3-4 J. RAINOR CLARK Ihamatic Club 3-4 Science Club 3-4 T rack 3 Star Y Group 4 VELMA E. OTIS Chorus I Sorosit 3 Commernal Club 3-4 Page Twenty 1923 MARY BARN I’M Orchestra 4 Secretary Science Club 4 La VERA CALTHROP Commercial Club 3 Dt WARD CAIN Commercial Club 3-4 ALETHEA I'SBORNE Chorus 4 MILDRED M. NORDSTROM Choru I Science 2 Sororia 3 Commercial Club 3 Agricultural Club 3-4 GRETA ARMBRU8TER Chorus 1 Treat. Clast 2 Sorotis 2-3 Basketball 3-4 Dramatic Club 3-4 PHEBE LARSEN Chorus 1 Sororia 2 EARL OWEN Chorus 2-3 Hi Y 3-4 DELILAH WEBB Chorus 1-2 Science Club 4 Girls Glee Club 2 Page Twenty-one MAY KELLER {'Korun M lhamatic 'tub 4 Science Club 4 Trcasurrr Sororiii Club 3 PresidenI Sorori Club 4 Hottoman Staff 4 LAURA M. TOWNSEND ('Korun 1-2 Soroni Club 2-3 Same Club 2-3-4 Latin ('lub 4 Ckelele and Guitar (’lub 3-4 LEON R. WEBSTER Chorus 3 Dramatic Club 3-4 Hi- ' 3-4 Football 4 Hastonian Staff 4 JULIA META ARNOLD Chorus 2 Dramatic Club 4 Treasurer Sorosis Club 3 Commercial Club 3-4 I 'keltic and Guitar Club 2-4 Press Staff 3-4 THERON DOUD Chorus 3-4 lyitin ('lub 4 Latin Club 3 Treasurer Science Club 4 Boys Glee Club 3-4 Football 3-4 Track 3-4 ELMA FISHER Chorus 4 Girls Glee Club 1 Agricultural Club 3 Vice-President Ag. Club 4 Hastonian Staff 4 ARLENE TUTTLE Chorus 2 Girls Glee Club 1-2 Science Club 4 (’ommercial Club 2-3 President Commercial Club 4 Vkelele and Guitar Club 4 GRACE STOWELL Chorus 1-2 Science Club 3-4 Agricultural Club 3-4 ('kelele and Guitar Club 3-4 WOODBRIDGE CHAMPION Science Club 3 Dramatic Club 4 Page Twenty-two HAROLD HONEYWELL Seine Club 3 Ht- Y 4 EVELYN WELLMAN Chorus 1-2 MYRTLE CHEESKMAN Chorus 1-2 DAISY MURPHY httin Club 4 FRANCES CARROTHER8 Chorus 2-3 Sorosis Club 2-3 bramatir ('lub 3-4 Girl Gift Club 3-4 Orchestra 1 -2-3-4 Hastoman Staff 4 MARJORY WOODBURNE Sorosis 2 Vico-1'resident Sorosis 3 bramatir ('lub 3-4 Vice-President Class 4 ('horus 4 Hastoman Staff 4 LLOYD ENDSLEY Star Y Group 4 Agricultural Club 4 Track 2-3-4 GERTRUDE FARRELL Class President 2 bramatir Club 3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Hastoman Staff 4 LEWIS L. JOHNSON Commercial Club 3-4 Imperial Y Group 4 Page Twenty-three CLARENCE COLE Prendent Ag. Club 2-3 Secretory Ag. Club 4 Football 3-4 Haxkethall 4 HARRIS WOODBl'RNE Science Club 1-2-3 Dramatic Club 3-4 Treasurer Clam 4 III- Y 2-3-4 WILLIT COLE Commercial Club 3-4 MARY BAULCH LESTER ORMSBEE HAROLD ERB GOLDA MONROE Page Twenty-four WILSON N. WILLITS CKonu 4 Hoys (lUr Club 4 Agricultural Club 4 THEODORE Bl'SH Churu 4 Hoys diet Club 4 Treasurer Agricultural Club Agricultural Clult 3-4 Football 4 Hastoman Staff 4 MARTHA CHENEY VINCENT EGGLESTON Ha tball 3 Y. M. C. A. 3-4 Commercial Club 3 Treasurer Commercial Club 4 GORDON McCALLL M Hi- Y 4 Science Club 3 President Science Club 4 HOWARD STANTON MARGARET HUGHES Page Twenty-five CLARENCE J. CHARLTON Chons 1-2-3 Star Y (group 3-4 Tennis 3 DONALD 8CHILLEMAN Orchestra 3-4 Science Club 3 MARGARET BARN I'M Science Club A I'kdelr and Cut tar Club 4 CLAUDIA COLE Treasurer Agricultural Club 3 Secretary Agricultural Club 4 MAURICE EDMONDS Science Club 2-3 Dramatic Club .'{-4 Debating 3 Olympic Y Group 4 IRA STOW ELL Science Club 3-4 Dramatic Club 3-4 Agricultural Club 3-4 Hi- Y 3-4 MARGUERITE BROWN t ’horus 4 Commercial Club 3 MABEL WOODMAN Page Twenty-six Page Twenty-seven Page Twenty-eight .1 uni( rs Class ()fficers President Vice President Morris Bliven M iry Bigncll Secretary Treasurer t'lementine Noble Albert Butler Class Roll Vela Armbrustcr Mildred Albertson Chester Arehart l tit h Bryans Winnie Bryans I larriet Brogan Catherine Burd William Burd Dale Bump Norma Baker Hubert Blakney Carl Bauer Earl Burdick Vivien Biddle l.yle Biddle Kolfc Bulling Madeline Bull Russel Cleveland Edgar Cheney Cordon Clement Eleanor Craven Arloa Carpenter Maurice Cross Enda DeRiar Dorothy Downs Clare Edmunds Dorthea Edmunds Arola Edgar Maurice Erway Raymond Haul William Ferris Arloa Foreman Ruby Fox Lynn Francisco Rurton Felder Ward Grant Bessie Gower Wayne Hershberger Clarence Prentice 1 la Hershberger Jack Reed 1.eland Hawkins Mildred Riley Stella Heath Trumcn Riley Mary Havens Sperry Roush Elsie Johnson Jesse Richmond (iladys Johncox Mildred Rose Olan Kunz Theos Ryan Marie Kurtz Helen Sinkler Mildred Kinne Ralph Smith Claude Kantner Margaret Stanton Marguerite Kenfield Rozcll Stanton Met ha Kesler Est her Sceber Dorothy Long Velma Stedge Ruth Lindsay (iladys Smith Lena Leinaar Fred Slocum Millard McBain 11 oilier Smith Doris McBain icorge Stowell Vera Manning Russel Sinclair Juna Mead Douglas Squire Ward Monroe Vadah Smith Vera Morford Colon Shaibly Hubert Marble Kenneth Shantz Alice Matthews Lyle Story Maud Moore Velma Traver Marieta Nadell Alden Todd Meryl Neeb Mildred Todd Jack O’Conner Virginia vanVliet Betty Osborn Leah Webster Dorothy Owen Edna Willison Ear! Pain George Willison Lolita Parker Josephine Wise Thomas Parkhurst Gladys Welton Richard Potts James Wallace Sarah Paddock Zenith Whitman Margaret Parker Morton Young Harold Yerty Page Twenty-nine Ode to Graduation Let’s forget we're Seniors bright To think of our jolly Freshman fight, When many of us were wont to feel The fountain's water or clipper’s steel. As Sophomores our prestige grew When the cloak of learning ’round us drew. We studied hart! so we cOuld be Still with the Class of Twenty-Three. And then brave Juniors we became Where we received success and fame. Come down to earth! for now we're here With our diplomas waiting near— For we are the Class of Twenty-Three, And now before our eyes we see The culmination of four years’ work. For those who studied and didn’t shirk. Graduation,— its sorrows and joys, The leaving behind of childhood toys, Unveils to each, in vivid hue The chance to act, and strive, and do. Thanks to the teachers of Hastings High We’re out to win success or die, And to each and every-one we say, “You’ve surely helped us on our way.” —Woodbridge Champion, '23 Page Thirty i Z il±SZ SZ :.i±SZIi±$Z SS£ iS S£ President - Charles Martin Secretary HcL n Bignell Vice President Francis Ritchie Treasurer Marguerite Brooks Faculty Advisors - Miss Robson, CLASS COLORS Old Rose and Silver Class Roll Mr. Brown Aldrich, Frances Gilmer, Deuard Neasc, Velma Allerding, Sopha Gingrich, Edna Newton, Marda Allcrding, Daniel Hayward, Nina Offley, Thelma Barnum, Floyd Goldstein, Nathan O’Donnell, Bertrand Barry, Beatrice Goldstein, Bertha Osgood, Marjorie Burke, Crystal Harding, Margaret Pettit, Melvin Bennett, Lucille Heath, Lois Place, Harris Bennett, Maud Goodell, Lucy Place, Leon Bayne, Donna Hine, Lewis Quist, Lula Bishop, Louise Hoffman, Violet Reed, Lois Bowman, Bernice Hopkins, Dorothy Rockwell, Elam Briggs, Belva Hu Ice, Muriel Radcbaugh, Net ha Brown, Georgia Hunt, Velma Rogers, Wilburn Cain, Bernard Hurless, Kenneth Rose, Richard Cain, Stewart James, Harold Sandeen, Henry Calkins, Beatrice Kaiser, Hazel Schader, Sarah Cramer, Hilda Kiblinger, Charlotte Sheffield, Craig Cooley, Lawrence Kiblinger, Lucille Shively, Thelma Culbert, Irene Ketchain, Agnes Sinclair, Mildred Demond, Russell Kidder, Joe Slocum, Richard I)e Kiar, Dorothy Larsen, Alberta Stairs, Gladys Donovan, Glenn Lewis, Walter Tack, Marjorie Eastman, A. J. Luce, Lillian Taffee, Marjorie Eaton, Julia Marble, Helen Thomas, Evelyn Echtinaw, Helen Meade, Forrest Usborne, Emily Echtinaw, Marion Meade, Muriel Van Blarcom, Zelna Edger, Phyllis Moore, Earl II. Waring, Eleanor | Elliot, Wayne Moore, Verma Walters, Leonard E veret, S. L. E. McCallum, Dorothy Welton, Gertrude Endsley, George McIntyre, Charles Warner, Roderick Fairchild, Hubert McDonald, Kenneth Watkins, Richard Fisher, Frances McGlocklin, Robert Whidby, Eva Frandsen, Mildred Murphy, Mildred Whitmore, Delbert («amble, Minnie Myers, Warren Wunderlich, Adelbert Giddings, Beatrice Naylor, Finnic Willits, Clayton Gilbert, Almon Wood, Arthur Page Thirty-three “R em i m seen cos y y It is growing dark and I must hurry for soon my daughter and her husband will l e bark and they will treat me so childishly as though I cannot climb attic stairs even if they are a bit steep. So casting a backward glance at my sleeping grandchildren I make rapidly for the stairs. Each creaking step seems higher than the last but girding me on is the thought of rem- iniscences with old times and friends. Stepping into the long, musty, dim room I feel that once again I am young and lifting my skirt I dance across the room. Then looking down at my feet and seeing my skirt well above my ankles I immediately stop and fall breathless l efore an old horsehair trunk. In this are all the hoj es and dreams of my rosy tinted girlhood days and it has been more than fifty years since, “I kissed them and laid them there. I or a few minutes my trembling fingers caress its rough sides and then with a sigh of expectancy I throw wide the lid and gaze upon my wealth. The odor of must and moth balls assail me and visions arise of myself kneeling l efore this same trunk years ago when I packed my things away. The first thing I bring my eyes to rest upon is an old dress. Hastily I seek for the inscription which I know must l e concealed w ithin the folds. Oh yes! Here it is. J-Hop gow n 1923. My first J-Hop dress. How l eautiful the Gym had looked that night and w hat a wonderful time I had had. I shake the garment and out of its folds falls a shower of confetti. Lifting it tenderly I bury my head in its folds and to my great consternation shed a few tears. But tenderly laying it by I again reach into the trunk. My hands touch something hard. Drawing it forth I find it to l e an old slipper. A cloud arises before me and I see in the past an automobile driving away from an old house. Peering out from the back was Mr. French but he withdrew under the shower of rice and one slipper. The other I had kept. Laying that besides the dress I again reached into the trunk. I his time to my astonished eyes appears “Elementary Principles of Chemistry with my name inside and the autograph of Fred Jones. Yes, I can see Mr. Jones very plainly and in connection with his name a large “F swims l� efore my eyes. Laughing at the thought of dear old ( hem class I put the l)ook l eside the other things, and again thrust into the trunk. This time I feel something that seems to crumble beneath my hand. Hastily pulling out a few withered stalks of what once were roses, I catch a glimpse of the auditorium of old Hastings High crowded to overflowing with fond mothers and fathers watching their young hopefuls tread up the aisle to the tune of Triumphal March rendered by the High School Orchestra. It was a stifling day in June when we graduated and the bouquet of roses had smelled just a wee bit fresher than those that remained. The next object proves to be a hard steel � m x. Locked, but spying the key fastened to it w ith a black ribbon, I unlock it. The first article is a small bunch of dried dandelions. Astonishment overcomes me for a moment and then I laugh as I see a bashful little boy carrying them in his dirty little paw to his teacher who had put them away as a treasure. Where was that bashful boy now? One of the great statesmen of the day. He had made a place for himself in the world. Shifting my position the box overturns and a little brown lxx k falls into my lap. Picking it up I read, Everybody happy at school today. Mr. Wallace’s birthday. Again— Today is just like June. Oh, how I hate to go to school. Thank goodness it’s almost through. I wonder if when I’m old I’ll read this diary. How little I thought I’d have to steal away like this to do it.—Towards the back it ran, This is certainly a live school with everything that’s l een tucked in plays, carnivals, J-Hop and all. It certainly has been a wonderful year. Suddenly a voice breaks my reverie, Mother, have you been dreaming in that cold attic again? Yes, I guess so! I answer, and start my toilsome journey downstairs to the cruel present. —Ruth Lindsay, ’24 Page Thirty-four Page Thirty-five Fresi men Class Officers 9-1 Cl ASS President, (ieorge Bauer. Secretary Treasurer, Kelley Mason. 9-2 CLASS—President, Ralph Townsend. Vice President, Margaret Sage. Secretary, Kate Smelker. Treasurer, Fred Champion. M CLASS Russell Bauer Robert Bechtell Dwight Bessmer Hilda Bishop Helen Blakney Larenza Christman Grederick Clary Viola Covey Margaret DeRiar Lela Doxey Louis Francisco John House Marie Jensen (ieorge Keller Alva Kirchner Klsie K roll n Kathryn Mathews Sterling Moore Richard Nixon Thomas Ogden Hubert Prentice Katharine Pritchard Gertrude Raidt Bruce Randall Margaret Royer Carl Sheffield Philo Sheldon I )oris Thomas Alice Ware Winifred Wellman Frank Weyerman Travaden Woo l Nellie Yarger 9-2 CLASS Francis Angell Charlie Annable Nellie Irene Apscy Walter Baird Omcr Barker Lyndon Barry Lucile Bennett Gordon Biddle Wayne Bidleman Louise Bishop lone Brazee Dorothy Bronson Margaret Brown Pearl L. Bryans Class Roll Carlton A. Bump Clarence A. Bump Flora Card Neal Castelein I'red Champion Farl Cheese man Lawerence Christiansen Dorothy Cisler Evelyn A. Coburn Ruth Cogswell Glmma P. Coscarella Carl Craig C'ecil C raig Dorothy C raig Leona Craig Grace Crakes Mildred Cramer Hildrcd Culbert Ethel Day Verlie Day Richard DeMott J. Lester DeVault Vera B. Doonan Carl Franklin Erb Mildred S. Erway C ieorge W. Firster Carolyn M. Fisher Max Fisher Kirk Foreman Asa Francis Franklin Frandsen Howard Frost Rene Ganguillet Gerald N Getman Vivian Gilmer John Gould Margaret Heath Leland W. Honeywell Dorothy Hopkins Mary E. Humphrey Mamie Irwin Lyle F. Johnson Magnus Johnson Irene Opal Kaiser Harry Knickerbocker Wilma Knickerbocker Juanita Langston Eva Leaver Gladys Lee Cameron D. McIntyre Magdalena McIntyre Allen McKee Bernard McPharlin Dorothy Mead Flossie Meade Hazel Mead Helen Mott Carrie Moyer Dorothy Newton Beatrice May Osgood Maurice Ostroth Willet Page Ivan J. Payne Lleve Perry Bernice Elia Pursell Marvel Rayner Genevieve Rhoades Belva Riley Erma Jane Roberts Rena Anna Rolx?rts Leon Rose Mary Roush Velma May Rowley William Howard Schantz Frances Scott Helen Severance Eva Silcock Vesta Sisson Evelyn Slocum Josephine Smith Willard Smith Arthur Jacob Strodtbeck Eleanor Sutton Theodore Tack Chrystal Marie Thomas Vera Todd Jules Lawrence Turnes Jessie F2. Usborne Gorden Lee Utter Ester Van Delie Richard Van Tifflin Richard B. Waite Eleanor Wallace Clifford C. Walters Wayne W. Way Gertrude Wclton Ross Wilcox Ernestine Windeknecht Ernest Franklin Wilkens Neville N. Wood Florence Woodman Maxine Wunderlich Arthur Yarger Page Thirly-snrn Page Thirty-eight SOCIETY ANT) ORGANIZATIONS Press Staff' Early in the fall of 1921, a group of literarily inclined students, under the leader- ship of Miss Robson, set forth on an altogether new form of work for H. H. S. students, by forming an organization known as the Press Staff, for the purpose of creating an interest in the High School for Journalism. Faithful work of both its members and sponsor soon produced work of a marked quality. In the Hastings Banner appears each week a column which is composed by this Staff. The Staff has now nine meml)ers, with Richard Todd as President and Miss Rob on as Faculty Advisor. Each member has a special depart- ment. In the winter of 1922 a banquet was given by the members. In April of the same year they visited Grand Rapids seeking journalistic information which they derived by visit- ing the Press Building. The subject of a school newspaper has been thoroughly discussed and encouraged by the Staff. It is hoped that a newspaper can lx brought about another year. J-Hop The Annual Junior-Senior reception was held May 18th in the Gym. The guests were met at the doors of the auditorium by the reception committee, consisting of .Morris Blivin, Carrol McGuffin, Miss Bernice Creamer, Mr. Wallace, Ruth Lindsay and Mr. and Mrs. Keyworth. For half an hour a very delightful program was enjoyed in the auditor- ium. Then the grand march was formed, and to a martial strain played by Mac’s orchestra from Battle Creek, they marched two by two into the Gym under an arch of trellis work covered with vines and flowers. The ceiling of the gym seemed to l e one mass of green with long streamers of flowers hanging from it, and the race track was covered with green mingled w'ith flowers. The refreshments were carried out in the same “Spring Time” fashion—at one end of the room was a “flower shop”—where there were many little flower pots with chocolate ice cream as the ground from which grew a bright colored posy. Little cakes with icings of the different class colors adorned the shop. When the hop broke up at 11:30 the senti- ments of all seemed to l e that it was a great success. Carnival “We had a good time!” That seems to lx the universal opini n of those who attended fine.” But to tell of all of the attractions it is necessary to begin at the gym and work up. The Senior cowboys sold drinks over the “bar,” the Ag Club had fine home-made candy, the Freshmen had a tea room, Sophs had pie a la mode, Juniors sold those ever popular hot dogs, the Classical Club had lovely balloons and the Dramatic Club sold pop-corn and peanuts. Next was Room 3 in which was staged the Junior Follies, and in Room 8 the “Chamber of Horrors.” The Teachers Play and the Minstrel Show put on by the Boys (dee Club were given in the auditorium. “Radio” and photography were popular on the second floor. This Carnival was “the Ixst ever”------thanks to all who participated. Page Thirty-nine Freshman Party Well of all things! So the Freshmen really had a party? Yes, February 21st was the date of their “coining out” party. Most of the hreshies were there and also Miss Bunker and Mr. Brown, their faculty advisors. They played games, had their fortunes told and square- danced. Then the grand march led by Lady Margaret Sage and the Hon. (i. Ralph Townsend. Everyone was given serpentine and made great fun destroying the crimson and the gold decoration . Then came the trial—so fatal for some, “Al” Brown’s fine was a pigeon-toed solo dance. The last part of the evening was spent in dancing. Bunch and wafers were served. Sophomore Christmas Party The Sophomore Party was held the Wednesday night before Christmas vacation. There were no elaborate decorations but the gym was trimmed effectively with pine trees and Christmas candles. All sorts of games were played and some were especially amusing. About nine o'clock the presents were distributed, which furnished a great deal of fun. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing. High School Banquet The Tenth Annual High School Banquet was held May 3rd, when the students were the guests of King Tutankhamen in his Karnak Temple. Everything was lovely in its oriental style—the eats, which included, Desert Ham, Ptolemy Potatoes, Ottoman Salad, Cleopatra Sandwiches, Pyramid Cake, etc., were decidedly delicious. The program was excellent, and was as follow's: March, “Aida H. S. Orchestra Song, “Hastings High, We're for You ..... All Sultana......................................... Miss Bunker Discoverer............................... . Clarence Cole, '23 The Discovery Mrs. Keller Vocal Solo, I Know a Lovely (iarden ........... Miss Wilber Our Inheritance..............................Elma Fisher, '23 Hieroglyphics................................ Morris Bliven Piano Solo, “The Lark Mrs. Clarke Pyramidions... Joseph Kidder, '25 Nubian Effects Mr. Key worth Song of India, Violin Solo Frances Carrot hers, '23 Acc. Mary Bignell, '24 The Lure of the Nile...........................Lleva Perry, '26 Obelisk Fancies ............................ George Bauer, '27 Oriental Dance Margaret Young, '23 Woodbridge Champion, '23 High School Song............................................All All the classes had their tables decorated very attractively, also carrying out the ideas of the orient. The cheer-leaders did especially well this year too, and all of the yells were very clever (faculty yells included). The banquet was surely a great success and due credit must be given the committee with Miss Howe as Chairman. Orations and Declamations On Friday afternoon, March 10, the first declamatory and oratorical contest was held, to decide upon those who should represent H. H. S., in the district contests. Five orations and six declamations were given. The winners were, Albert Butler—orations, and Francis Ritchie,—declamations. The two winners represented the High School in the contest held at Grand Rapids South High .School. Albert Butler tied for first place but was eliminated on technical points. High School Orchestra The High School Orchestra has contributed no small part in the many programs, plays and banquets which have taken place, in and out of school during the past year. The Orchestra owes its eminent success to its directress, Miss Wilber. It has shown some boosting power by the way in which it has improved, not only having quality but quantity. The Orchestra also took an active part in the Music Memory Contest. It has done so much in the community during the past year, having played at I. O. O. F. banquets, Rotary Club, Methodist Brotherhood meetings and Rod and Gun Club banquets. The members also staged a musical program at the County Farm. It is expected that next year it will continue to be a strong musical factor in H. H. S. as few members will be lost through graduation. Page Forty-one Girls’ Glee Club Not in any other school could be found a more delightful group of musicians—the Girls’ Glee Club. It has warbled its way through the season, taking no small part in the various programs and events where a little music is enjoyable. Their delightful coach, Miss Wilber, has proved a joy to the singers and every regular meeting was a pleasure to all concerned. During the Music Memory Contest, the first and second places and several “honorable” mentions were held by members of the Glee Club. They also sang in chapel several times and at some of the plays. It boasts of twenty-six members, a very worthy group to uphold the standards of Hastings High. OFFICERS Mary Bignell Georgia Brown President Secretary Page Forty-two Karly in September, an organization was formed which resulted in one of the strongest in H. H. S., namely the Boys’ Glee Club. About s announcement and officers wrereelected those being Albert Butler, President; Theodore Bush, Secretary and Treasurer. Miss Wilber was Directress. The Club met every Tuesday seventh hour, and always looked forward to that time with intense interest They sang in chapel several times and also took part in the Brother- hood Program when Coach Yost spoke here. They also helped in the Music Memory Contest. In the Junior Carnival, they put on a very successful Minstrel Show. It is expected that there will be good material left in this organization for another year. Page Forty-three The Dramatic Club was started October 18, 1921, and since then has proved to be an important factor in the school life of H. H. S. Its purpose has been to promote greater interest and appreciation along dramatic lines. I he ( lub has reviewed some of the good plays and studied the lives of dramatists and actors, which has helped them to appreciate to a greater extent the importance of dramatics. Last year the play, Green Stock- ings,” which was presented, proved a great success. This year a new plan was carried out and three one-act plays were given on March 22nd the plays being The Maker of Dreams,” Rosalind,” and The Trystint These plays also proved to be most successful The Faculty Advisors for the year were Miss Howe and Miss Robson and to them is due a great deal of the credit for another prosperous year Page Forty-four The Debating Team Three cheers for our Debating Team! It has made an unusual record this year, having won eight consecutive debates which entitled them to enter the State Contest at Ann Arbor where Pontiac defeated them in a 4-1 decision. Nevertheless we can boast of holding second place in the State, for out of U6 teams all were eliminated except Hastings and Pontiac. But we gained something besides honor when we received a cup presented by the University of Michigan. Those who made this honor possible were selected by try-outs in which Robert Walton, Albert Butler and Claude Kantner were the fortunate winners. Robert Walton and Claude Kantner were experienced debaters, however, as they were members of last year's team. eta Armbruster substitued for Robert Walton in the ( harlotte debate. The efficient coaching of Mr. Robert French has undoubtedly been a big factor in the success of the team. The question this year for all the schools in the Michigan Debating League was: Resolved’, that the United States and Canada jointly should construct the deep waterway to the Atlantic Ocean by way of the St. Law- rence River, as proposed to Congress by the International Joint Commission in a report submitted January 1, 1922. The following is a schedule of the year s debates: HASTINGS Hastings, Neg. Hastings, Neg. Hastings, Aflf. Hastings, All. Hastings, Neg. Hastings, Neg. Hastings, Aflf. .. Hastings, Aflf. Hastings, Aflf.. OPPONENTS Lake Odessa, Aflf. Eaton Rapids, Aflf. Charlotte, Neg. Kalamazoo Central, Neg. Grandville, Aflf. Sturgis, Aflf. Plymouth, Neg. Allegan, Neg. Pontiac, Neg. Page Forty-five Congress A growing interest and demand for training in all phases of public speaking has been displayed by the student body in recent years. To supply the demand, Congress was organized this year, being composed of young men from each class in school. Proceedings in Congress are carried out in much the same manner as in our state or national legislative bodies. Hills are presented by the Congressmen and sometimes to the extent that the docket becomes crowded. The main feature of every meeting, however, is the debate held on the bill that has been introduced. A general discussion then ensues which sometimes exceeds the debate in the displayment of eloquence, the Congress- men clamoring for the floor, each anxious to represent his respective state. Impeachment proceedings were carried against a Congressman at one of the sessions; the visitors came in such large throngs that the Congress- ional Assembly was crowded. The Congressman was not impeached. Two Congressional banquets were held during the year with great success, the latter being staged at the close of the first long session of Congress. The Officers are President......... Secretary......... Sergeant-At-Arms Faculty Advisors. Claude Kantner Albert Butler Ira Stowell , Mr. French Page Forty-six ZXSaSZ'Z? Agricultural Club Under the supervision of Miss Andrews and Mr. Iownsend, the Ag Club has had a very fine year. Every other meeting the Club had a “supper,” and a banquet was held each semester. Many outside speakers talked to the Club during the year and all commended it most highly, and many consider it the best of its kind in the State. The Club has accomp- lished a great deal, having put on an Ag-He Exposition, purchased a moving picture machine, and given their annual Ag Play on April 24th, this time presenting, Come Out of the Kitchen. The members have all worked hard and have “put the Ag Club on the map.” Mr. Carl Brodbeck is the presiding officer of the successful Club. Page Forty-seven Poultry Clui) Ilie Poultry Club is one ot the youngest clubs of the High School, having been formed only about a year ago. Its purpose is to foster, by co-operative effort of its members, an interest and a skill in the rearing of standard bred poultry, possessing both utility and exhibition qualities. Its activities have been limited to conferences where an exchange of ideas and experiences has been mutually profitable, two trips to successful poultry plants and the staging of a modest exhibition of the most popular breeds at the “Ag-He” Exposition which was held in January at the High School. The following were the officers of 1922-2.1: President Lillian Luce Vice-President Car| Brodbeck Secretary-Treasurer Frances Fisher Faculty Advisor Mr. Howard Page Forty-eight Science Club Who says the Science Club (which is its official cognomen) isn’t full of pep? Oast your weary eyes on their colors—black and white, can you feature anything more unique? Remember they are budding scientists and scientists are known for their eccentricities. The club was organ- ized in 1920 for the purpose of promoting interest in that phase of work. Meetings were held once a month and were of various interesting subjects relating generally to the most recent advances in science. The members took part in the programs and occasionally had outside speakers. The membership was limited to fifty, including those of the faculty who are connected with the Science Department. The Club had a fine mid- semester banquet. The Officers of the Club were: First Semester President ............. Laverne Laubaugh Vice-President Gordon Clement Secretary.... Gertrude Carveth Treasurer Claire Edmonds Page Forty-nine Commercial Club The Commercial Club was organized in 1921 for the purpose of stim- ulating interest in the fields of commercial work. Richard Todd was elected as its first President and served honorably for two terms. The Club has been very active since its organization, carrying on regular meetings monthly and staging an annual banquet. The membership numbers 52. Miss Tuttle and Miss Seel ter have served very efficiently as Presidents of the Club. First Semester Arlene Tuttle Velma Stedge Hubert Blakney Esther Seeber Second Semester Esther Seeber Eva Cotton Margaret Feldpausch Vincent Eggleston President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Page Fifty Advisor and certainly deserves i club lias had. Page Fifty-one I Iu- Hi- , (his year, maintained its place as an important factor of school life, and a long and beneficial schedule was planned and worked out by the club. A come clean (4 c’s) campaign was put on in the High School. Delegates were sent to the following conferences: State Older Boys' ( onference at Battle ( reek; ( hristian Callings Conference at Grand Rapids; and the Barry County Conference at Nashville. The Club secured Dr. Crooks of Alma College who delivered a fine address before the student body. Basketball and baseball schedules were distributed to the school. A vocational guidance campaign was put on, and several junior . M. C. A. Clubs were organized under the auspices of the Hi-Y. Io end the year in a successful way the club is planning on a camping trip, where new members will be initiated and officers elected for the coming year. OFFICERS La Verne Laubaugh Carroll McGuffin Carl Bauer......... Morris Blivin...... President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Page Fifty-two I DRAMATICS 3 in 1 “Rosalind” by J. M. Barrie was the first of a group of three one-act plays given by the Dramatic Club March 22. Ruth Lindsay, as the heroine of the production, did wonder- ful acting in the truest sense of the word. Woodbridge Champion as the idolizing and worshipful Charles loudly proclaimed his love while Dorothy Long (Dame Quickly) was the proper housewife who was very interested in her strange guests. This play, directed by Miss Robson, was a worthy product of the Dramatic Club. “The Maker of Dreams,” the second of the group, was a fantasy directed by Mr. Lrench. The play was a delightful combination of reality, romance and fairy land. Ber- trand O’Donnell in the difficult role of Pierrot was helped to understand and love the adoring little Pierrette (Marjory Woodburne) by the “Maker of Dreams,” (Roln-rt Walton). The effective lighting,clever costuming, and comprehensive acting charmed the audience. “The Trysting Place,” a rollicking comedy by Booth Tarkington, completed a very successful and unique entertainment. Harris Woodburne, as the silly Lancelot Briggs, convulsed the audience during a series of peculiar situations. While lovers told the old, old story, where they could be “all alone”others were innocently but interestedly listening. Miss Howe was the efficient directress of the play. THE CAST Fra nces ( a rrot hers Harris Woodburne Mildred Riley Julia Meta Arnold Clare Edmonds Leon Webster Maurice Edmonds Mrs. Curtiss Lancelot Briggs Jessie Briggs Mrs. Briggs Rupert Mr. Inglesbv Voice “Come Out of the Kitchen “Come Out of the Kitchen,” given by the Ag. Club, was declared a great success due to the hard work and long hours spent by the cast and their two directors, Miss Marguerite Hall and Mr. Milton Townsend. The easy manner with which the entire cast played their | arts, the artistic stage, the costumes and the music altogether won the high praise of which it was deserving. Alice Matthews, the heroine and daughter of an aristocratic (southern) family, proved to l e equally as charming as the cook. She captivated the audience as well as her many suitors. Frank Card as Burton Crane, the man from the north, was as handsome a hero as ever played on our H. H. S. stage. Velma Stedge as Bess Daingerfield, and Lloyd Endsley and Ralph Richardson, as the Daingerfield sons, furnished much humor playing the roles of servants. Mildred Decker, as Mrs. Falkerner, and Clementine Nobles, her daughter, Cora, were typical aristocrats. Clarence Cole, as Randy Weeks, and I heodore Bush, as the disagreeable Mr. Tucker, both lived up to their reputations gained in “Clarence.” Carl Brodbeck, as Thomas Lefferty, ( ora’s lover, was queer and eccentric as poets are apt to Ik . Last but not least was Olivia’s black mammy, Leah Webster, who created much of the droll humor of the play. “Clarence “Clarence,” by Booth Tarkington was presented by the .Senior Class, February 20. C� rac Stowell, the secretary, started the play in an easy and dignified fashion. ( larence Cole, in the title role, played his part in the best possible manner. Hard to imagine Stub as a “poor wounded soldier,” isn't it? He made us believe it, though. Gertrude Farrell, the heroine, was simply charming as the governess although her influence entirely failed to subdue the romantic and temperamental Cora (Elizabeth Gladstone). Carl Brodbeck as the very young, and would-be sophisticated Bobby supplied the humor of the play, ably assisted by Gertrude Carveth as Della, and Walter Eaton as Dinwiddie. Mr. Wheeler, the burdened business man, was portrayed by Ira Stowell. La Moine Everett, as the jeal- ous Mrs. Wheeler, anti Theodore Bush, as the designing Mr. Stem, added to the com- lication of the plot. Miss Howe as directress deserves much credit for the complete success of the play. “Peg O’ My Heart’ One of the biggest hits of the year was “Peg O’My Heart,” presented by the High School Finance Association. The play was unusual in that every detail was well worked out and the whole effect was one of a finished product. The aristocratic Mrs. ( hichester (Virginia van Vleet), her proud and silly son Alaric (Woodbridge Champion) and her Page Fifty-three Above—Senior play Clarence' Below—High School play Peg O’ My Heart superficial daughter 'Lois Reed), all took their parts wonderfully well and created an atmosphere which was in striking contrast with the unaffected and irrepressible character of Peg. Betty Osborn seemed exactly suited for the part of Peg with her curls, her Irish brogue and her hot temper. The ease and naturalness of her acting made her unquestion- ably the star of the evening. Evan Fuller, as Jerry, was such an ideal hero that it was little wonder that he captured the heart of Peg. Harris Woodburne was the most villainous of villains, and Rainor C larke, the business-like solicitor, was typical of the character. |(K Kidder made a |x rfect butler, carrying himself with dignity in spite of certain physical handicaps, while Lois Heath was the demure maid, Bennett. The unquestionable success of the play is the reward of Miss Hoekstra’s unceasing drill and training. Never did a cast or director work harder and never were thev so well repaid. Page Fifty-four Mary Jane in company with her parents and brother had hurried off immediately after examinations to a fashionable summer resort on one of our great lakes. There she was a very versatile and |x pular member of the younger set. Her time was taken up with the continuous round of social activities. Mary Jane with all her piquant charms had won a great amount of precedence as an athlete and social favorite. On the tennis court she was unsurpassed and in the water she was a veritable duck, always plunging off with a graceful swan dive and doing the exceed- ingly hard crawl stroke for a couple hundred yards in such a fashion that Neptune would certainly envy her. She was capable of doing other things equally as well and so found her time taken up with canoeing, dancing, swimming, motoring, tennis, luncheons, dinners and the other numerous activites of a lively summer resort. On a particular day in July Mary Jane had an engagement for a few sets of tennis and luncheon. On leaving her mother had asked her if she cared to go into town with them that afternoon, to which Mary Jane carelessly replied, “If I have nothing else to do!” So it was not surprising that when she returned in the middle of the afternoon everyone had gone to town. Mary jane however was not disappointed and decided to take a walk. For the first time in a month she was free and not hampered by an engagement. Exulting in this she sauntered along the lioard walk greeting her friends and now and then waving her hand to an acquaintance who was canoeing or sunning on the lieach. The l� each was a great expanse of shimmering white sand and the lieautiful, comfort- able looking cottages which were situated quite a distance from the water’s edge formed a colorful foreground to the huge, densely-wooded bluff with its verdant and majestic trees. At last Mary Jane plunged into the sand off of the Iniard walk and plodded toward the Indian | ath which led up the hill. After wading in the sand for some four or five rods she reached the path, entered the woods and began her ascent of the hill. The path wound gracefully up the steep acclivity by the side of which a thread of water splattered, rushed and sparkled in the sunlight that now and then found its approach through the heavy' foliage. In time Mary Jane reached the source of this scintillant stream which was a cool bubbling spring in the shadows of the towering oaks. By the side of this spring a seat had been modeled, the back of which was formed by the knotty roots of trees. Here it was that Mary Jane, flushed with exercise, seated herself in order that she might absorb the beauty, quietness and coolness of this solitary spot. She crossed her dainty feet, clad in trim sport oxfords, and reclined leisurely in the aforementioned seat, resting her head on her brown, well-shaped arms and gazed blissfully on the surroundings. Through an aperture in the foliage Mary Jane discerned the horizon where the water and sky seemed to meet and which was broken now and then by an almost invisible freighter whose smoke curled lazily upward and then entirely disappeared. She heard the music from the pavilion, the distant laughter of bathers and the splash of water. It was one of those quiet summer afternoons when nothing is heard but the buzzing of insects, the occasional twitter of a bird and the rustle of leaves. So the music, laughter and splash of water was an ominous, far-distant sound which seemed to say that there were people within a very short distance but at last these sounds died away to Mary Jane. Before her on the opposite side of the spring stood a stalwart personage with a lieauti- ful bronze skin whose loins were swathed with a multi-colored, beaded girdle and upon whose head a coronet of gorgeous feathers was placed. In his powerful hands a Ik w and arrow were firmly grasped. Our valiant warrior (for so let us call him by his appearance) had a look of pathos, sadness and melancholy on his strong, manly features. Mary Jane gazed with awe and wonderment into the pathetic face of the Indian and her look was returned by one of equal reverence. Finally, in a deep, sonorous, very musical voice the intruder said, “Undoubtedly, you think it very strange that a person clad as I am should be roaming around in this place but mine is a tale of woe.” Mary Jane enthralled by his wonderful personality and saddened countenance ventured Page Fifty-five rapturously, “Wont you please tell me of your misfortunes, I would so like to share the burden which seems to Ik resting so heavily on you?” “ es,” came the reply,“somehow it seems to lighten my burden when I am able to converse with other people. It was a goodly number of years ago that I was roaming around these very woods and canoeing and fishing on the lake and going on hunting ex- peditions with my companions. It happened that on one of these expeditions in the land of a neighboring tribe that I met a very beautiful maiden of that tribe who immediately captured my heart. Our party returning home laden with deer and various wild fowl were received joyously by our kinsmen. Shortly after our return my father who was chief of our tribe called me to his lodge and questioned me concerning my taking as a wife one of the maidens of our band. Immediately my mind recurred to the maid I had recently met. “Discussions followed and the affair was not ended in a month when it w-as time for another hunting trip. Determination proved to Ik my downfall and I was dismissed by my father from the trilK , never to return and leaving in utter disgrace because of the love I l� ore for a maiden not in my tribe. It seemed a gross injustice that there could be such feelings between people because they Ixdonged to a different triln . One thing happened lK fore I left for the tril e of my lK loved damsel. A certain squaw, who was said to |K ssess certain magic, said, ‘Every year, even after your death, ye shall return to this spot and look with sorrow on the land that once was yours which then will Ik in the |x ssession of the vile paleface. I his terrible malediction has proved true localise every year I-------- Mary Jane, what are you sleeping here for? Come on, if you hurry you can Ik dressed in time for dinner. ’ I hus, as the sun was lowering, Mary Jane was rudely disturbed by her brother, garbed ,n the conventional white duck trousers, wool jersey and a flaming bandana tied pertly on his head, who was hurrying home and had espied her slumlK ring peacefully by the spring. A very charming picture the brother and sister made hurrying down the Indian trail which decades before the savages had frequented. Marie Kurtz, ’24 An Unknown Critic “Who was that boy who walked home from the library with you?” asked Jean I- d I more of her roommate, Shirley Kemp, as the two girls climbed the steps to Wilder Hall which was “home ’ to them at the University. “You mean Conrad Berry? He’s from my home town, you know. We were in the baby room together.” “What is he?” asked Jean. Such a question may seem queer, but the two girls had � K en at the University one term, were members of the Delta Alpha sorority and to them the question w'as plain enough. “Oh you mean what fraternity is he?” Kind hearted Shirley understood readily enough but rather hated to answer, “Why, I don’t l elieve he belongs to any yet.” “Yet! If he was going to make one he’d have been bid the first week. I wouldn’t be seen too much with him, Shirley, if I were you. Of course, he’s nice enough and all that, but the Delta Alphas are supposed to choose their boy friends from the fraternity members. Sort of precedent, you know'. My cousin went to the I niversity two years ago and she says that you can t be too careful.” Jean was quite aware of the fact, and proud of it that she already was the “ring-leader” of the Delta Alphas this year. Hut Shirley was not the kind to be easily silenced. “Well, if that’s the case, then the Delta Alphas are just plain snobs!” she exploded. “Oh no; it’s just the precedent,” explained Jean. “Don’t you see?” “No, I do not see!” flared Shirley. I he next week Shirley and Jean, walking on the campus, met Conrad Berry The ,x y filmed aware that the absence of the “frat” pin made a wide breach betweeen him an l the Delta Alphas, so he merely touched his cap and walked on. Shirley, however rushed up to him. J Oh ( on rad, I want you to meet Jean Fillmore. ” Conrad acknowledged the introduc- tion simply. Jean merely jerked out a mumbled “How do you do?” and freed herself from Shirley s arm. “I’ve a class this period, ” she said and hurried off. Shirley was hurt, but decided not to say anything about it. It was customat the University for the editor of the “Magazine” to appoint the members of his staff, upon his election in the spring. To Ik eligible for the staff, a student Page Fifty-six was recjuired to have a story accepted by the “Magazine.” Jean had always been a good Fnglish student, but she did not aspire to be editor. “I don’t know enough for that,” he would say. “But if I could get on the staff by even my senior year, I’d Ik? perfectly happy! Mathematics was her bugbear. She hated it, and was always so busy with her sor- ority doings that she could not study it as much as she should have. When the grades were sent out in February, she received a condition in math. “I simply can’t learn it. And I do want to make good grades, she sobbed miserably. “I wish I could help you, but I don't take math., you know, and I can’t, said Shirley. Jean was in the habit of wandering to the back of the stacks in the library in her vacant l eriods and writing stories instead of studying. She often left her themes and stories on the tables there and was always sure of finding them when she returned, as few students used that deserted part of the library. One day she o|x ned up one of her stories to find written in the margin, This is really very well done, but needs more incidents to help its rather slender plot. And why don't you stop at the ending instead of adding several extra paragraphs to explain everything? Give the reader credit for some imagination. I enjoyed reading this. I.eave some more for me, won’t you?” Interested and really grateful for the criticism, Jean left another story, one with which she really needed help. She scribbled a note to leave with it, Thanks, Unknown Critic. Can you help me with this? This grew to be a fascinating game, and for weeks it went on. I'm consumed with curosity to know who it is, she told Shirley. It’s a great help, though, and my last ‘Lit’ theme was read aloud in class, so it’s helping me in my work, too. Wouldn’t it be a joke if it were that brilliant Miss Holmes, the student assistant in ‘Lit’, you know?” suggested Shirley. Why don’t you submit this to the ‘Magazine’?” was the comment the Unknown Critic left on one of her stories. To her utter surprise the Magazine” editor accepted the story and the thrill of seeing her work in print made her happy for weeks. It's fine for Freshmen to get in the ‘Magazine’,” said Shirley, You’ll l e on the staff, yet. The Delta Alphas are proud of you. I owe it all to the Unknown Critic. I never would have thought of offering that story to the ‘Magazine’. It never would have been accepted, anyway, the way it w-as written before the Critic helped me. I’ve simply got to find out who it is and thank her—or him.” Although she had been watching almost from the first to find out who her kind helper was, it was quite by accident that she did so. On her way to math class one morning she suddenly discovered that she had picked up her history book instead. There's that Conrad Berry person,” she thought to herself, I’ll borrow his book, lie had math, last period and will be glad to loan it to me. Conrad gladly loaned her his book and she hurried on into the class. As she opened the book to the day’s assignment, she found the note she had written that first time to the Unknown Critic. Conrad Berry! To have him of all people turn out to be the (Yitic! She was furious with herself for having snubbed him, for having accepted the criticisms and finally for having borrowed his b M)k. I’ll have to return it to him next | eriod and I’ll have to thank him. Of course, I can’t have him helping me!” The next period she hunted up Conrad who was still in the library. I want to thank you for helping me with my stories, she said, simply, when she returned his book. “You see, I’ve discovered my Unknown Critic. Why didn’t you tell me who you were? Conrad laughed and explained that he liked mystery himself, and to her surprise, she was chatting easily and freely with him. I’ve been wanting to tell you, Miss Fillmore, he said, I’ve been elected editor of the ‘Magazine’ for next year and I want you to be on my staff.” Boor Jean found herself tongue-tied. May 1 walk home with you and tell you more about the ‘Magazine’? Who was that boy who walked home from the library with you?” teased Shirley, a little later. “One of the nicest boys I know, and Jean told her the good news, adding, He’s going to help me with math, and I’m going to ask him to the spring Delta Alphas party. We I). A's. must not Ik? snobs about such things. “I'm so glad, smiled Shirley. —Gemma Coscarelli, ’26 Page Fifty-seven Charge of tlie School Bri Step by step, step by step, Step by step, onward, Into the hall of learning C.o the five-hundred. Forward the School Brigade! Charge for the classrooms, they are saying, Into the hall of learning (jo the five-hundred. Forward the School Brigade! Is there a pupil dismayed Not though the scholars know Some one has blundered: Theirs but to make reply, Theirs but to reason why. Theirs but to do and try; Into the hall of learning C.o the five-hundred. Teachers to right of them, Books to the left of them, Principals in front of them, Studies and ponders; Stormed at with threats and smiles, Boldly they try their wiles; Into the hall of learning Co the five-hundred. Flash all their brilliant minds, Flash as they turn the times. Bothering the teachers there, Charging an army, while All the world wonders; Plunging in to the classrooms dark, Bight in the hall they park; Juniors and Freshmen, Keel from the teachers’ stroke. Rattled and blundered. Now they come back again, back again — The same five-hundred. Teachers to right of them, Books to left of them. Principals behind them, Scolds and wonders; Stormed at with marks and chalk, While student with student talks. They that do work the less Back from semester tests. All that is left of them - Left of five-hundred. No their glory never fades. Oh, the brave charge they make! All the world wonders. Honor the charge they make! Honor the School Brigade,— Brilliant five-hundred! Come thru the jaws of Death —Stella Heath, '24 Page Fifty-eight _ Page Fifty-nine William Weeber Frank Card Thomas Parkhurst Evan Fuller Leon Webster R. T. Clarence Cole R. E. La Verne Laubaugh Q. Russell Cleveland L. II. Bertrand O’Donnell R. II. Sperry Roush Theodore Knickerbocker Substitutes: Charles Martin Truman Riley Earl Burdick Theos Ryan SUMMARY OF GAMES Fred Hill Theodore Bush Football, 1 2 2 1 his year Hastings High School was rather lucky in securing a coach like l Brown. I he rumor was heard all over the city that the school didn’t have much material lor a good football team, but nevertheless we made a record this year which has never wen equaled by preceding teams. The first game of the season was with Eaton Rapids; it was a hard fought game and both teams deserve much credit although Hastings carried the honors off the field by a score of 7 to 6. Probably the hardest fought game of the season was with Allegan because it was so hot and dusty. Heretofore Allegan won from our unsuccessful grids, but the tide was changed this year by Hastings bringing home the bacon with a score of 14 to 6. VVe are very proud of the boys that fought for our High .School, on that field, and much credit is due Coach Brown and Captain Knickerbocker for the fine sportsmanship, pep and success the team had this year. Sept. 16 Eaton Rapids... 23 Grand Rapids Vocational 4 4 30 Allegan Oct. 7 Grand Rapids South 14 )tsego u 21 Charlotte “ 28 Grand Ledge Nov. 3 Lowell 4 4 11 Ionia 44 18 Greenville Page Sixty Basketball, 10 22-23 As in football, Coach Brown turned out an exceptionally fine basketball team. When the call for basketball recruits was given a� out 35 fine young men responded, all working hard to m ike the squad and fill the vacancies w'hich were made by men that graduated last spring. . The men that made the squad were a fine lot of good, clean sportsmen; their aim throughout the season was, “(live a square deal, and get a square deal. I hey were strong in a physical sense as well as a moral sense. Th first game of the season was with Eaton Rapids on our home floor, Hastings carrying off the honors with a score of 10 to 7. . The fellows say the hardest game of the season was with Tecumseh, it was also a During the last few seconds of play. Doc shot a free throw which very exciting game. tied the score, and during the required overtime period baskets, and 2 free throws. __ . We, of the Hastings High School, wish to congratulate ( oach Al Brown and ( aptam Chief Laubaugh for the fine team of 1922 and ’23. THE LINE-UP Laubaugh Cole and Francisco McGuffin GAMES II. H. S. Opp. Eaton Rapids ..... 10 Holland............ 7 Alumni__________ 12 G. R. Vocational 13 Jackson............ 6 Allegan..... ..... 17 Muskegon Heights 21 G.R.Junior College 16 Three Rivers..... 20 Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 15 22 29 5 6 12 13 20 26 Total— 12 10 3 22 5 7 15 23 Hastings, 287. L. F. R. G. Ryan Knickerbocker .AYE I) H. II. S. Opp. Feb. 2 Marshall 15 4 Feb. 7 Eaton Rapids 17 20 Feb. 9 Allegan 28 4 Feb. 16 Albion 18 6 Feb. 17 G. R. Vocational 29 11 Feb. 23 Albion 12 19 Mar. 2 Tecumseh 17 13 Mar. 9 Charlotte 15 11 Mar. 16 Charlotte 14 12 Opponents, 204. Page Sixty-one Schedule H. H. S. Opp. Dec. 1 Vermontville There ' 28 IS Eaton Rapids Here 27 s 29 Alumni Here 16 9 Jan. 5 Vermontville Here 24 12 Grand Rapids Y. W. C. A. Here . IS 11 26 1 hree Rivers There 17 15 Feb. 2 Tecumseh Here 27 6 Eaton Rapids There 20 s 9 Lowell There 17 20 17 Grand Rapids Y. W. C. A. .There 13 24 23 Tecumseh 14 Mar. 2 Lowell Here. 21 9 Charlotte There 7 1 2 16 Charlotte Here 16 (S Total—Hastings, 241. Opponents, 208. With spring comes baseball, you will know this by crossing the campus ! efore school, at noon or after school every day, everybody is playing catch. The fellows are getting broken in or limbered up, for the first game of the season, with Allegan. As yet our team has been unable to get started because of numerous handicaps, but when they do get started other teams had letter look out for their scalps. Last year we were a very close contestant for the Western State Championship, by winning from Wayland, who at that time, held the Championship. We are hoping to get the Championship this year, also, there is no reason why we shouldn't, under the efficient coaching of Al Brown and Captain Theos Ryan. At this writing only three games have l een played. H. H. S. Opp. Allegan 4........ 12 Middleville 2( 1 Nashville 0 l We are wishing our team the l cst of luck throughout the rest of the season, so come on, fellows, let’s go. follows Rose Ryan, Ca McIntyre Lauhaugh Card Francisc Martin . Bulling. are as follows April 44 14 Allegan (12) Hastings 44 ( 4) 20 Middleville ( 1) (20) 44 27 Nashville ( 1) 44 ( «) May 4 Middleville « 9 Charlotte «« 15 Nashville 18 Grand ville June 2 Allegan « 8 Grandville The line up is as Baulch.. C. Rilev 1st. Moore 2nd. ()'Donnell 3rd. Knickerl ocker r. f. Page Sixty-three Track season has opened and the fellows are out trying their skill and endurance on the track. The Interclass Track Meet was held to pick the track team, and the seniors carried off the honors which is the same as usual. Our 1922 team was a decided success, carrying the honors in the B. K. A. A. meet. Some of our fellows went to the state meet at Kal- amazoo and Lansing, bringing back medals from both places. On Saturday, May 19, 1923, our team went to Greenville, where was held a triangular meet between Greenville, Ionia, and Hastings. The result was: First, Greenville; Second, Hastings; and Third, Ionia. On Saturday, May 26, 1923, there was a Barry County Meet held at Hastings, which included all of the schools in Barry County. The result was: First, Hastings; Second, Nashville; and Third, Middleville. Later on in the season we are planning to have the annual B. 1C. A. A. meet at Charlotte, and we are wishing our team the best of luck and success. Page Sixty-four YELLS ZIP BOOM, BAH! Zip Boom Bah! Hastings High School! Rah Rah Rah! . BULLDOG R-r-r-r-r-ah Hastings High! (3 times) Hastings High G-r-r-r-r-r. NINE RAHS Rah, Rah, Rah! (3 times) Team (3 times) WHO RAH Hastings High, Rah Rah! (twice) Who rah, who rah! Hastings High, rah rah! LOCOMOTIVE Spell Hastings three times, (gaining speed) Rah! FIFTEEN FIGHTS Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight! (3 times) FIGHT. RAH RAH LOCOMOTIVE Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah Hastings High, Hastings High! (3 times) Rah. HAND CLAP (Clap) (Whistle) ---Boom, Rah, Hastings! HAND CAR Hand Car, Push Car, Engine full of steam! Hastings High School, Basket ball team. WHO CAN Jump on the grand stand Thump on the tin can Who can? We can Nobody else can. 1 1 I u 1 I Page Sixty-five CALENDAR September: Tues. 5. We start with the usual excitement and commotion over new arrivals. Wed. 6. First football practice with three teams for a starter. Thurs. 7. Three cheers! ! ! We have the afternoon off for the fair. ITi. 8. Chapel. The new teachers are introduced. Fair in the P.M. Mon. 11. Miss Wilber organizes the Chorus. Tues. 12. The Faculty indulges in weenies and baseball at Clear Lake. Wed. 13. Finance Association Ticket Sale starts. Fhurs. 14. The Board entertains the teachers. Senior meeting and elections. Fri. 15. Chapel. Football teams are introduced. Siit. 16. Game with Eaton Rapids We win 7-6. Thurs. 21. Junior elections. Hi-Y entertains new men. Fri. 22. Game with Grand Rapids Vocational. We win 40-6. Mon. 25. Our family is increased to 515. Tues. 26. “Pete” changes his seat involving a few young ladies in difficulties. Wed. 27. First Dramatic Club meeting of the year. Fri. 29. Hear Ye! Toad gets 100 in Chemistry. Sat. 30. We even up with Allegan with a score of 14-6. October: Wed. 4. Dramatic Club initiation. First band rehearsal. Fri. 6. We learn in Pep meeting that Chuck Martin can sing. Sat. 7. Reported—Game with South High. Mon. 9. Ag initiation. Goat riding and cold feet. Tues. 10. “Covent Garden Singers” open the Lecture Course . Evan thought Theron’s “spy glasses” would Ik useful. Fri. 13. Chapel. Miss Mullie and Miss Creaser entertain us. Sat. 14. Game with Otsego. We win 18-0. Tues. 17. Our Annual assured. Wed. 18. Semester Tests! ! ! I ri. 20. Chapel. Mr. hrench and Mary Bignell were the participants. Silt. 21. Game with ( harlotte. Beat ’em 12-0. The team was sup| orted by a crowd of Hastings Rooters. Mon. 23. Announcement of the Annual Staff in class meeting. Lecture Course presents “Sara Side-Steps.” Wed. 25. Pep meeting for Grand Ledge Game. II. H. S. band introduced. Fri. 27. Bob Walton responds for the sons at Fathers and Sons Banquet. Sat. 28. Game with Grand Ledge. We win 7-0. Lues. 30. Olen Kuntz has a novel idea of carrying candy in his books. Wed. 31. Knick always has an apple for the girls (?). November: Wed. 1. Faculty Holloween Party. Fri. 3. Reported—Game with Lowell. C heer up, Knick. Wed. 8. I he day of Judges and Juries is at its height.—“Better Speech Week.” Fhurs. 9. The Lecture Course. “Lorraine’s” praises were sung (?). Sat. 11. Game with Ionia. We win 45-0. Our three new Yell Masters excite quite a little comment, hri. 17. Greenville game. We win 7-6. Great sport—our snake dances and celebrations. Mon. 20. Rough neck day. All the fellows decked out in old togs. Fri. 24. Bob Walton is crazy about French. We wonder (?). December: hri. 1. Girls play first game of basketball at Vermontville. Sh—Sh—S—! Dec. 5-6-7-8. “Education Week.” Claude Kantner, Miss Mable Sisson, Mr. Kyser, and Mr. Stem represented the various phases. Tues. 12. The Finance Association present the play, “Peg O’My Heart.” Wed. 13. Dramatic Club Christmas party. I hurs. 14. Commercial Club C hristmas party. hri. 15. Chapel Program. The participants were Mr. Wallace, AllK rt Butler and Mr. French. Mon. 18. “Peg O’My Heart” cast give a Parish House Dance. Latin Club Banquet also. Dec. 20-21-22. Come on fellows—where's your dollar? hri. 22. “Scrooge’s Christmas” presented by Public Speaking Class. We’re off for the holidays. Page Sixty-rix («iris’ team wins from from Ann Arbor talks Mon. 9. Fri. 13. Sat. 14. Wed. 18. Fri. 20. Tues. 24. Wed. 25. Thurs. 26. game of the season. Fri. 27. Junior Carnival. All expectations fulfilled including the faculty s “Pedagogical Playlet.” Chapel—Miss Bunker talks on “Memories of my School Teachers.” May: , . Tues. 1. Spring fever has overtaken us. _ , , .... . Thurs. 3. H. H. S. Banquet. We celebrate in King Tuts honor. 1 he .Senior girls reign supreme; now don’t they, fellow's? Fri. 4. Debate at Ann Arbor. Rooters nearly 100 strong. Tues. 8. Commercial Club Banquet. Wed. 9. Mr. Ketcham gives the Seniors a few ixjmts on ( ivies. We are thinking of sleigh rides again -galoshes are order of the day. Fri. 11. Chapel—Mr. Wallace speaks i,c Vf h“rc at M. E. Church. Fri. 18. ‘J-Hop” Sat. 19. Track meet at Ionia. May 23-24. Senior Exams! ! June 22. Commencement Exercises. to us. Mothers and Daughters Banquet January: Tues. Back on the daily grind. To make the face plump, expose yourself to the mumps.—-Just ask Knick and Chief. Fri. 5. Girls’ team beats Vermontvilk and the lx ys win from Grand Rapids oca- tionals. Chapel. The participants were Mr. Keyworth and the («iris’ Glee ( lub. Sat. 6. Reported—Game with Jackson High. Mon. 8. Knick and Chief are back again. f| Tues. 9. Miss Beckett subseri lies to two magazines—“The Hot Dog’ and I he Whiz Bang.’’ Jan. 12-13. Win games at Allegan and Muskegon Heights. Y. W C. A. ot Grand Rapids. Mon. 15. Mr. Angell talks to us in Chapel. Coach Yost to Basketball and Football fellows at Brotherhood. Wed. 17. Come on Seniors! Trv-outs for Senior play. Thurs. 18. Mr. Harding of Lansing sings for us. Jan. 23-24-25. Think! Think! Think! Exams. Fri. 26. Peppy games at Three Rivers. Girls come out on top. Thurs. 1. Chapel Program. Participants were Miss Mullie, Miss Wilber and Miss B. Creaser. Fri. 2. .Senior class presents “Hastonian” in Chapel. Sat. 3. C«iris and boys win games with Tecumseh and Marshall. f Wed. 7. Bill Weeber is thinking of equipping himself with fire “distinguishers. Thurs. 9. Miss Bunker tells us Poets sing of clouds sitting like eggs on a shelf. Tues. 20. Seniors present “Clarence.” More evidence of the Seniors ability to put things over the top. Thurs. 22. Freshmen are tested as to their mental powers. Fri. 2. Faculty show their ability as stars of the theatrical world. Misses Robson, Hoekstra and Creaser make wonderful old maids with their charming attendant, Miss Bunker. Mon. 5. Terrified Seniors! Mr. Sanfield psychoanalyzes and vocationally guides us. Fri. 9. Hi-Y Program. Oratorical Contest. Game with Charlotte. Wed. 14. Senior Honors awarded. Thurs. 15. “A Modest Proposal” is not always what it proposes to be. Wed. 21. Musical Memory Contest held in Auditorium. Thurs. 22. Dramatic Club presents three one-act plays. Fri. 23. Basketball Tournament at Kalamazoo. Spring Vacation! ! Sun. 25. S. S. Townsend embarks on the sea of matrimony. Bon Voyage! n Mon. 2. Members of the Redpath Lyceum Bureau present “The Bubble.” Fri. 6. Mr. Crook of Alma entertains us by telling us “How to grow, “Where not to love,” and “Why.” What to wear for graduation is the question. Mr. Sigler gives us a few points on law. Reported—Game with Allegan. First Baseball Dramatic Club Banquet. Debating team wins unanimous decision over Plymouth. Ag Club presents “Come Out of the Kitchen. Juniors try to break the camera. Debating team wins at Allegan. “On to Ann Arbor is 6ur slogan. Page Sixty-seven JOK KS College annuals all remind us We can have an annual, too, And departing leave on record All the bright things that we do Miss Names (in Knglish I.it)— Can anyone tell me the first aeronautical journal?' I’aul Hyde— Fly paper. I here's a reason—is it touring or roadster? He isn’t much to look at, Football is not his game; But you can tell the whole dern world He has the school's best dame. Mr. Wallace (to student on the carpet)— What do you think I called you up here for? (■rinny Parkhurst—“Oh, I suppose you wanted to ask my advice on some business matter or other.” There was a young lady nametl Beckett, Who was heard to exclaim, Oh, by heck! it Seems quite strange to me Why my French class can’t see The way to read French and dissect it. Miss Iloekstra—“Why do we prune trees?” l.iz Gladstone—-“To get a better crop of prunes. PRAYER OF AN AGGIE” STUDENT Now I lay me down to sleep. I've got my seed corn where it'll keep. If I should die before I wake How many bushels would it make? Mr. Cleveland says— “I sent my son to high school With a pat upon the back. I spent a lot of money And got a quarter back. Mr. Jones— Why is iodine found in the sea, Miss Arnold?” Our alcdictorian— For prehistoric reasons of geology. Ag and Gert Went for a tramp In the woods. The tramp died. Page Sixty-eight CANDIES The finest box candy sold since 1842” —Sold only at— THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG STORE B. A. LyBarker, Prop. 122 W. State St. Phone 2115 HASTINGS, MICH. More Than a Commercial College An Educational Institution of the Highest Type—Thirty Years of Leadership in Western Michigan. All Commercial Branches in- cluding Telegraphy. In addition College Courses for the High School Graduate in Accountancy—Bus- iness Administration—Secretarial Science. Ideal Location. Ex- penses Low. McLachlan Business University Grand Rapids, Michigan Send for free catalog SENSE Cents make dollars, keeps them. Sense High-grade securities should never be sacrificed to untried schemes in the vain hope of finding the pot of gold at the foot of the rainbow. Through “Get-Rich-Quick” appeals man sometimes loses both his sense and his dollars. Our securities pave the way to future comfort. CONSUMERS POWER CO. LAMBIE DOYLE The Store for Dad and Lad KUPPENHEIMER AND STYLEPLUS CLOTHES Page Sixty-nine JOKES Theos had a row of A’s On a big white card. And to get those little letters He had tried so hard. Theo’s father smiling proudly Thus to Theos spoke, “For reward, my son, I’ll give you— Just then Toad awoke. She stood before her mirror With her eyes closed very tight And tried to see just how she looked When fast asleep at night. M iss Wilber—-“What do you mean by speaking of 'Ludie' Beethoven and ‘Dick’ Wagner?” Carl Brodbeck—“Well, I understood you tosavtoget familiar with the great composers.” Mr. Clark—discussing heat and friction— If you rub your hands violently together, what happens, Mr. Owen?” Pete— All the dirt comes off. Mary Barnum, (in a Grand Rapids music store)— I'd like to see some music that isn’t jazzy—not rag time. Clerk, (picking out one)— 'Are You from Heaven?' Mary—“No, I’m from Hastings.” I know it is a sin For me to sit and grin At them here, But these new long dresses And their short bobbed tresses Are so queer. He—“I would like to dance with you the worst way possible.” He did. It was terrible. 'Tis a long lane that has no parked automobiles. P—O—P—U—L—A— R Often spells a touring car. “The devil always finds work for idle hands to do,” quoth Mr. Wallace as he pushed a book into the hands of an idler in the Library. Some H. S. Fellow—“Are you doing anything this evening?” Maurine Weaver—(enthusiastically)— No, nothing at all!” He— What a terrible waste of time.” Page Seventy JOKES I'red Hill, (trying to make conversation)- “Some show 'Experience.' M Gertrude Farrell—“Yes and some don't.” At every little quip and jest, At every little joke In class or out It matters not We hear our Bobby croak, lla! HaHa! That's good!” May Keller— My hands are cold. Noah Webster—“Sit on ’em.” • Miss lloekstra—“Mr. Card, name two articles that contain starch.” us—“Collars and cuffs. Mr. Townsend—“Where did you see him milking the cow?” Ralph Richardson—“A little past the center. He laughs best who laughs with the faculty. Miss Beckett— Elle avait une jolie figure rondc. C lass—in unison—“Ha, Ha, Ha!” Miss Beckett—“Zero for everybody, 'Figure' means face.” ' • Met a lass, Skipped a class To take a little walk, Next day, Same way. Had to have a talk. Had to cram For exam, Did my very best, A lass! Alas! I flunked out in the test. Bill Burd—Is hydrogen peroxide poisonous? ( areful there, Bill, the girl who wears it in her hair is likely to be dangerous. Miss Bunker—(during reading of Hamlet)—“Do you consider love insanity?” Willet Cole to Omah Strickland— Ours isn't, is it?” Mr. Weeber—(on finding William astride a horse in the barn clutching a piece of and a pencil and madly trying to write)— William, what are you doing?” Bill Getting my Lit. Miss Bunker said to write a composition on a horse. Laura—“What makes your cat so small?” Phelie—“I brought him up on condensed milk.” Page Seventy-two I s v Western State Normal School KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Some Advantages 1. A 40-acre campus. 2. A 14-acre Athletic Field with diamond, gridiron, track, and soccer fields. 3. A Lunch Room serving 1000 students daily. 4. A Cooperative Store furnishing hooks and supplies at low prices. 5. Five Modern Buildings—ideally located and excellently equip- ped. (A new Library and Gymnasium for men will soon be under construction). 6. The largest Normal School Gymnasium in the Middle West. 7. A Playhouse for Dramatic Arts work. 8. A Student Loan Fund. 0. Thirty-thousand recent publications in the Library. 10. Two-hundred of the best magazines and periodicals regularly received. 11. A Limited and a Rural School Course. 12. Two year Life Certificate Courses in Art Ijiler Elementary Commerce Manual Arts Early Elementary (Kin- Music dergarten) Physical Education for Men Household Arts Physical Education for Women Junior High School Senior High School 13. A four year A. B. Degree Course. 1-1. One-hundred faculty members, and 1700 students. 15. Graduates teaching in 35 states and in foreign countries. 16. An incomparable democratic atmosphere and unusual school spirit. For catalog ami further information address John C. Iloekje, Registrar Western State Normal School KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Page Seventy-three The Biggest and Best in Entertainment at THE STRAND THEATRE Hastings, Michigan ARCTIC ICE CREAM CO, CONDENSING DIVISION Buyers of Whole Milk. Manufacturers of Condensed and Waferated Milk of all Kinds. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Page Seventy-four Page Seventy-five n ft I :i i i ■ ; i t i: V Perfection Tailoring Let us make your next Suit or Topcoat if you would have it tailored in | erfect shape retaining manner. Styles, samples and models that arethe highest examples of sartorial art. J. E. McCall Custom Tailor 109 W. State St. GIFTS THAT LAST Pancoast Nobles JEWELERS AND OPTOMETRISTS Hastings, Michigan THE FUTURE offers just two roads for us all to travel-one is the road to Nowhere, the other road leads to Prosperity and Contentment, and can be traveled by everyone who wishes to avail himself of its advantages. Requirements—Industry, Frugality and Thrift. This bank is anxious to help you travel the road to Prosperity and ( ontentment by offering you the ad- vantages of its Savings Department. HASTINGS NATIONAL BANK Only National Bank in Barry County” Page Seventy-six Absolutely Secure, Quickly Applied Perfectly Legible THE ONLY SECURE SELF- LOCKING CAR SEAL International Seal Lock Company Hastings, Michigan, U. S. A. Page Seventy-seven Pictures Tell the Whole Story j i That’s Why THE MASON 1 STUDIO I Portraits, Amateur Finishing, Groups Enlargements CARRY THE IDEA OF QUALITY OUR TWO FADS—Babies and amateur work. We don’t pose the former—we “snap” them just as they are. SPEED AND QUALITY—Our slogan for Kodak work. No better equipment in the state for amateur finishing. Compare our prints with others. Telephone For Sittings Stebbins Block Hastings, Mich. Italy, the birthplace of the Renaissance, gave to the world in the 16th century a classic standard, the influence of which was even felt by the great English and French artists of the 18th century. In the hall of fame appear the names of Michael Angelo, Titian, Correggio and many others—a most illustrious array. There is no style in furniture more pleasing, more beautiful or more refined than Italian Renaissance. Grand Rapids Bookcase Chair Co. Manufacturers of HIGH GRAPE DINING. ROOM FCRNITl RE Period Styles HASTINGS. MICHIGAN Page Seventy-nine Printing School Annuals TESTS A PRINTSHOP’S EFFICIENCY The Hastonian is a fair example of the kind of work we do. Other branches of the Art Pre- servative are also in our line- such as Catalogues, Folders, Programs, Year Books, and Commercial Printing of all kinds. Remember we are equipped with both Monotype and Lino- type and employ only the best of workmen. HASTINGS PRINTING COMPANY The World’s Largest Sun Dial Is being constructed in the national cap- ital. The Washington Monument will be the caster, marking the time of day and time of year on an immense ellipse around the base. We like to think of this store as some- thing of the same sort—a safe guide for simplifying shopping problems of every HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT from day to day and season to season. Nothing like having a reliable indicator around, is there? Herpolsheimer Co. WESTERN MICHIGAN'S GREATEST STORE Page Eighty-one ACHIEVEMENT troubles. Sales service men sent everywhere. .IVILN and Oi l IKK ENGRAVING CO 352 f est Mams Street CHICAGO Page Eighty-two Page Eighty-three 1 5% tBr-gpysST - rr ± + a T f OUR ADVERTISERS We desire to tender our acknow- ledgments to the business concerns that have taken space in our advertising columns. We thoroughly appreciate the interest which their patronage indicates, and trust it will prove as profitable as it is friendly. THE HASTON IAN STAFF Page Eighty-four Page Eighty-six Autinu'aphs P l —JF ' • -A ■ . % :. JL 3 - -oV. - 5?: '- v; ,- ■?■' WJ ., . T-A.c ’.V f 'Z ’S£ i lv; £ i - i- Wr • rM ' ■S SK V .r: ; £ 4 W- lA •' y- :-• fc, A-a , «•• ■ lb ? k ■m r v% 'wjr . — - S - •C r £ r % . V w. 1. - sS- i , V- - Zjk, 5vA- - ££? ? ' M A i 1 . •� Aj v ■«■ - .-'v :. !■ fc ■: - • 5'-■ y: xgj« vKjrs :?5 TWc'c5Bg?s •’ .. • V. 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