Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1942 volume:

THE DOOMSDAY BOOK OF 1942 Published by the members of the Journalism ('lavs Art work by members of the Art ('lass. Hastings High School. Hastings, Michigan. Photography by the Wise Photo Shop. Hastings. Michigan. Printing by the Hastings 'omniercial Printers. Hastings. Michigan. Engraving by the Jahn and Ollier Engraving Company. Chicago. Illinois. Foreword William I ordered a Doomsday Book to he compiled in 1086 A. D. for recording the deeds of the Saxons who comprised his realm. This Doomsday Book, too, is a record of the Saxons—the Saxons of Hastings High School. Here are some outstanding activities of the year. November 6 and 7—National Defense was the theme of the annual Ag-HE Exposition pre ented by the agriculture and home economics departments. November 8—Firemen’s Ball enjoyed by the four classes. December 12—Dramatics class presented the senior play, “Contrary Mary”. February 13—“School Daze” was the theme of the annual Spotlight. February 20 Saxons tied with Belding for the West Central League cham- pionship in basketball. February 26 and 27—“H. M. S. Pinafore” sailed into port. March 27—Oratory and declamation contests. April 10—Everyone swung at the Spring Swing. April 24—Dramatics Class presented “Foot Loose”, junior play. May 1—Juniors entertained seniors at the annual J-Hop. May 23—Regional tennis and state track meets held. May 31 Baccalaureate services. June 4—Class night. June 5—School year closed with commencement exercises. As you turn the pages of this book, you will see more of the record. In the years to come, may our Doomsday Book provide pleasant memories for all those mentioned herein. DEDICATION In these perilous times, America is facing the gravest crisis in her career as a nation. Our hearts are with her in victory or defeat. We stand willing to support our government in any action it may take to further the cause of democracy. We, the youth of today, will play an important part in the reconstruction of world trade and international relations. Our education will prepare us to cope with these post-war problems. This preparation is part of our contribution to the defense and future of the United States. With these thoughts in mind, we, the students and faculty of Hastings High School, dedicate ourselves and this Doomsday Book to victory. “UNITY FOR VICTORY” At last the crucial time has come when our ultimate strength is tested, and the hopes of the world rest upon one decision—“Unity for Victory.” We look for victory with tremendous tasks ahead. In order to meet these tasks, we must achieve unity; but unity to be lasting must be based, not on our present failures, but on the program of victory. Unity is the most precious possession a nation can have, that is. if it is going to be lasting. We must strive to keep it that way for the duration of the war. Unity demands leadership. Our armed forces are governed by the very finest of individuals, and they are made up of the very finest of men also. If unity of cooperation exists among our armed forces, a decisive victory should be made possible. In this grave hour, it is necessary that we make sacrifices that are bound to affect all phases of our lives. If we consider ourselves loyal Americans, we should be proud to make these sacri- fices, remembering once again the true significance of America’s heritage. Our forefathers fought gallantly to preserve for us a nation that we would consider a privilege to live in. They fought to set our country free, and we must fight to keep it so. Since December 7. 1941, it has been made clear to the people of this nation what war really means. As each day passes, the sacrifices it will demand become more and more apparent. No one can say that the American people have not responded nobly to the call. People from all walks of life are for an all out effort to win the war. Unity must be present in our factories, mills, and on our farms. We all know that by keep- ing our production up to par we can march onward to victory. Our allies can then defeat Ililter. Mussolini, and the Japs, because we will have the men, planes, tanks, ships, and ammunition in greater and better quantities than the powers arrayed against us. Our men must out-think and out-fight the enemy. We must demonstrate that the United States of America presents an unbreakable, unshakable front, one that can carry the fight to the enemy’s shores and never yield to the evil forces opposing us. The morale of our people is higher now than ever before, and it is our duty to keep it that way. A high morale among a unified people will play an important part toward our reaching a victorious goal. As a nation we do face a tremendous task if our way of life is to be preserved in the world and if the ruthless plans of the dictators are to be frustrated. In unity there is strength. At the present time, it is necessary that our allies are backed by strength. Such strength cannot be developed as a totalitarian strength. Only deeds will reassure a nation as it mobilizes in war effort, that its unguarded domestic institutions w ill not be threatened. That kind of reassurance will cause the nation to surge forward, unitedly, to a victory which will secure for us and our posterity the blessings of liberty! Maure tie llaavind. BOARD OF EDUCATION David A. YanBuskirk, superintendent of schools: Hubert I). Cook, trustee: Charles L. Faul, trustee: Harold J. Foster, secretary. Dr. George L. Lockwood, president'. Dr. DeForest D. Walton, treasurer. Insert: Carl W. Westpinter, former secretary, deceased. ADMINISTRATION I .ois F. Anderson, clerk', Marie A. Rowe, dean of girls: Fred S. Jones, assistant principal; Edwin L. Taylor, principal: David A. YanBuskirk, superintendent of schools: Dorothy M. Shantz, secretary to superintendent. ] M i V BOARD OF EDUCATION We have on our school board some of the most efficient members of this community. They are elected by the taxpayers and take an active interest in the educational functions of the Hastings Public Schools. Our school board meets the second Monday of every month and has as its officers: Dr. George Lockwood, president: Mr. Harold Foster, secretary; Dr. DeForest Walton, treasurer; Mr. Hubert Cook and Mr. Charles Paul, trustees. They are responsible for the new equipment in the cafeteria and the new athletic field upon which work is being done each year. The board also sponsored national defense schools, one of which was held in the shop at night under the instruction of Mr. Conklin. The other is held in Frank Sanders’ machine shop under the instruction of Mr. Sanders and Mr. George Stowell. This shop has been running twenty-four hours a day. This board, which we are proud to have as our school board, has done everything within its power to make this school system one of the best. V — A is for Arthur Lower, you know, Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do! B is for Bachelder, little and swreet. To have such a teacher is really a treat. C is for Campbell, the teacher of art, She isn't well-known but plays a big part. D is for Damson, who teaches the past. If he taught the present, he'd have to be fast. E is for Emily J. McEhvain Whose poise, we know, she'll always retain. F is for Ford, Fred’s favorite flivver. One ride in the thing, and you'd think he’d givver—away. G is for Garner, need I tell more? He once served as “Captain of the Pinafore.” I is for interesting, that's Mr. Reinhardt! If you get A’s in his class, you have ' smart. J is Joe Brozak of the boys' gym. For his tall stories we'll remember him. K is for “Teddy, whoops, I mean Knopf! He helps all the Ag boys to grow- a good crop. L is for Leiter, shorthand's her racket. As for speed in typing, you can bet she dont’ lack it. M is for music, also Miss Moore, Who teaches girls glee club on the third floor. N is for newest teacher, Miss Duttweiler's the name. She teaches foods class and is fast gaining fame. H is for Hine. who directs the band. When he dons his white uniform, he really looks grand! O is for office—one. two, and three, Miss Schantz, Miss Anderson, and Mr. Van B. Standing,'. Edwin L. Taylor. First row: Verrol R. Conklin. Herbert J. Reinhardt, Dana Burgess, Roy Garner, Rosalia A. Westcott, Ottilia Kaminske. Second row: Joseph Brozak, Fred S. Jones, Theodore N. Knopf, Marie A. Rowe, Ruth M. Robson, Dorothy E. Cook. Third row: Lyle Bennett, Lewis Hine, Arthur Hansen, G. Avery Aten, Tac P. Gies, Lena M. Leiter. Fourth row: Stanley Wheater, Carl W. Damson, Arthur Lower, Virginia Moore, Grace Butler. Fifth row: Mary E. Campbell, Emily J. McElwain, Barbara Bachelder. Absent from Ficture: Jean Barnes, Eleanor J. Duttweiler. . . . V — P is for petite: it describes her quite well. Of course, we mean Miss Kaminske, one could surely tell. r quiet, and all of you know hat the one I’m referring to is Miss Marie Rowe. for Robson, a veteran teacher. Baseball for her is an outstanding feature. S is for Stanley, now Private Wheater. In speaking, he'll tell you never to teeter. T is for Taylor “big boss” of the school. In most any subject he’d be hard to fool. U is for unusual Mr. Aten, that’s he. He has many talents, I'm sure you’ll agree. V is for victory, let’s stay on the top. Also Verrol Conklin who has defense shop. W is for Westcott, who’s new here this year. But she takes to us greatly, so we need have no fear. X equals the unknown quantity, let’s call it his hair. We mean Mr. Gies, as we’re all quite aware. Y is a hard one to rhyme with, I guess, So I’ll just fill in with Mr. Burgess. Z is for zealous or Miss Dorothy Cook. If you don't think she’s pretty, just take another look. • • • V — Because we ran over, they 're some letters we ll use twice. For instance. Miss Butler whom we consider quite nice. Another we ll use will be Mr. Bennett. He’s our basketball coach, and we owe him credit. His quiet personality makes quite an impres- sion— That's Mr. Hansen of apprentice training profession. She peers over her glasses when a whisper is heard— That’s Miss Barnes of the library where mum is the word.” BOYS UNION COUNCIL Mr. Taylor adviser. Fuller, Long, Pierce, Settles, Coggins. Beck, Coleman, Lord, Keeler, Ironside. Welfare, Murphy. Absent from ficture: Cruttenden, Myers. GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD Cooper Ketcham, Chandler, Doster, Coldren, French, Schantx, YanderYoort, Miss Rowe, adviser, Bachelder. Brandstetter, Endsley, Townsend. FACULTY-STUDENT COUNCIL First row: Fewless, Cortrighl. Drake. Frey, Marble. Zuttermeister, Kelley, Ueliner, Doster, Rose, E. Townsend. Second row: Wagner, Adcock, Thomas, Nelson. Rice, Ketcham, Hill Coats. G. Foster. R. Foster, H. Townsend. Lane, Mr. Jones, Miss Rowe, advisers. Absent from picture: Dolan, Frandsen, Swanson. BOYS UNION COUNCIL The Boys Union Council is the governing body of the Boys Union. The officers of the council are elected by the boys of the high school, and its members include a representative of the F. F. A., one from each of the boys’ sports, and one from each of the four classes. The officers for this past year were: president, Francis Goggins; vice president, Bruce Long; secretary-treasurer, Joseph Beck; and sergeant-at-arms, William Lord. The general purpose of the council is to promote friendliness among the boys and between the boys and faculty, to make all new comers feel at ease, and to instigate a higher degree of school spirit. Headed by an excellent set of officers, the council began its season of activities in the fall with a get-acquainted assembly for freshman boys. At this assembly it was proved by Raymond Nelson, master of ceremonies, that teachers did not know the freshman boys. This assembly was so popular among the boys that one senior remarked that it was the best he had ever attended. As the date set for the “Firemen's Bali' 'drew near, the Boys Union was moved by pleas for help from feminine delegates who stated that boys did not dance at school parties. To remedy this distressing condition, the council found seven dancing teams who danced in competition at the ball. From this contest, the basketball and track teams emerged as victors, and the football lads, perhaps below par because of heavy practice sessions, were the losers. The council was rewarded for its work by the praise of the girls, who unanimously declared that it was a swell party; and, strictly off the record, the boys said the same of it. Next, the council sponsored a Christmas mixer and even persuaded a jovial faculty member to act as St. Nick. Back from Christmas vacation, the council, with Louis Myers as chairman, made arrangements for the second boys assembly of the year, which featured a sports quiz. Strangely enough, this quiz exposed the ignorance of many of our athletes and coaches. The Spring Swing was the last successful undertaking of the council. The boys chose “luck as the theme, and such symbols of luck as four leaf clovers and rabbits’ feet were much in evidence at the party. Dancing teams were again organized, and after the party the Boys Union Council added another gold star to its collection for outstanding accomplishments in school activities. THE GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD The Girls League is a self-supporting organization of which every girl automatically becomes a member when she enters high school. The board members include a city and country resident from each class. In order to better acquaint her with the school system when she enters high school, each freshman girl is given a big sister who helps and advises her through her first year ol school. The Girls League also attempts to further the spirit of friendship and cooperation among the girls. It is divided into four units. Each high school girl is placed in a different unit each year until at graduation she has served in every department. The chairman of the various units this year were: social service, Evelyn Townsend; entertainment, Pauline Chandler; vocational, Elizabeth Doster; athletic, Mary Ketcham. The officers who were elected at the beginning of the year were: president, Dorothy Coldren; vice-president, Ella Belle YanderVoort; secretary. Mary French; and treasurer, Bernadine Schantz. Other members were: Audra Endsley anil Bonnie Brandstetter, who represented the sophomore class; and Maxine Cooper and Donna Bachelder representing the freshman class. Miss Rowe acts as adviser for the board. Among the activities of the Girls League board in the past year were the sponsorship of assemblies and mixers as well as a donation to the Red Cross. FACULTY-STUDENT COUNCIL The Faculty-Student Council is the chief student governing body of the school. Through the representatives, who attend the council each Tuesday, it is possible lor every student to voice his opinion and have a say in the way his school is governed. The students elected a year ago to fdl the school offices were: mayor. Evelyn Townsend; traffic manager. Jack Wagner; chief justice, Morris Hill; public service chief, Mary Ketcham; and sanitary engineer, Bonnie Jean Drake. Those selected to serve on the commissions were: Richard Thomas, Bill Garrison, and Doris Lockwood on the traffic commission; Raymond Nelson. William Kelly, anil Arthur Mc- Kelvey on the justice commission; Harold Townsend, Marjorie Hill, and Dean Keeler on the public service commission; and Phillip Frandsen, Joyce Frey, and Harold hidler on the sanitary commission. The mayor automatically becomes the chairman of the council. Those elected to other offices for the first semester were: vice chairman, Doris Coats: secretary, Beatrice Rose; and treasurer, Gail Foster. Second semester officers were: vice chairman, Doris Coats; secretary, Beatrice Tuckerman; and treasurer, Raymond Nelson. Richard Swanson acted as athletic treasurer anil Miss Rowe and Mr. Jones represented the faculty. During the past year the aims of the council have been to promote a higher type of coopera- tion between the faculty and student body, to improve student participation in school affairs, and to consider those problems related to the welfare of the school. Among the achievements of the Faculty-Student Council during the past year have been the successful sponsorship of the fall party, namely the Fireman’s Ball; the consideration of the noon hour situation; the remedying of traffic conditions; the establishment of a library system for the Kellogg books; and suggestions for more satisfactory firedrills. SENIOR CHART — 1S42 Gwendolyn Althouse retiring, Donna Aspinal! determined Harriett Babcock initiative Richard Bennett smoothie Agnes Benson good-natured Bonnie Boorom talkative Edward Brinker mischievous Nina Brisbin batting the ball Joe Burkholder comedian John Bush loquacity Russell Byers his grin Jean Campbell posture Melva Clagett demure Jane Clark ■whispering Robert Clinton height Doris Coats agreeable Dorothy Coldren innocent expression Nita Coleman respect for others Orville Cooley bragging Roselene Cooper rosiness Enid Crofoot witty Alvin Cruttenden alert Agnes Cunningham on the go Jerald Curtiss bashful Kenneth Demond satisfaction Lucille Denny vamp Gertrude Dimond dreaming William Donovan poetic Bonnie Jean Drake vivacious Beverly Dryer lively Josephine Eaton doubtful Elsie Edwards light on the toe Juna Ferris thoughtful Carol Fuller poise Wilma Garrett sweet Thelma Gibbs getting “A ” David Goodyear careless Lewis Guernsey faithful Maurene Haavind dependability Amy June Hammond pleasing Caroline Hansen good disposition Priscilla Harrington teller of tales Lyle Hathaway. flirting Marjorie Hill poetic Otis' Hill scowling Retah Hummel cooperation Dorothy Ingram helpful Hollis Isenhath imagination Maxine Jarman voice Selma Johnson petite Thomas Kurr sportmanship Jack Larkin amiable Jack Laubaugh short Maxine Leslie sprightly Bruce Long dutiful Doris Lundberg hometown booster William Lord Romeo Ruth McGregor serenity Arthur McKelvey leadership Chester McMillon. slow and easy Vern McMillon musical Charles Manker fiddling Laura Maurer assisting Mary Ellen Mulder winsome mariner Raymond Murphy ....looking sweet Russell Nash dignity Raymond Nelson woman hater Dale Neubert happy-go-lucky Donald Nevins amiable Violet Norton dreamy expression Jeanne Nye punctuality Robert Osis letting the girls alone Roger Otis agriculturist Jeanette Pierce... lively Robert Pierce muscle Marjorie Reed steady Marjorie Reynolds helpful Veta Rice accuracy Beatrice Rose at work Keith Sage court in g Els ie Kenneth Saleno pensive look Robert Saunders curly hair David Settles moody Winifred Severance sincere Russell Shellenbarger assisting Doris Sherbinske neat Harold Sherman steady lean Smith vacillating Robert Smith blushing Dorothy Stanley vivacious personality Arthur Stauffer boosting the team Wendell Strickland reserved Marjorie Tasker melancholy Betty Thomas unobtrusive Jacqueline Thomas friendly Helen Thompson hilarious Evelyn Townsend sportmanship Beatrice Tuckerman hair Ella Tyler courtesy Alex Usborne joking Wayne VanDenburg pestering Ella VanderVoort good-natured Trevor Van Houten procrastination Nvla Van Syckle timidity lack Wagner love lost lean Mary Wallace. artistic Neva Warner stage struck Harold Webb graceful Rosemary Weeks cheerful Donald Welfare lighthearted Thelma Weyerman gleeful Mildred Wolff Kidder austere Harry Wood tickling the ivories Er r A d- ns 'll A V a7 A 'd s s 9 ° ? O G f A y S H C) I N 3 S f CLASS HISTORY September 13, 1938 the '42 Company numbering 135, under the command of Generals R. Campbell and R. Garner, marched bravely forth into the vast unknown. To better the or- ganization of the group, the officials held an election. Pvt Robert Falconer was promoted to major; Pvt. Marion Cook, captain; Pvt. M. E. Mulder, lieutenant; and Pvt. Felicia Thompson, paymaster. The company turned to acting and presented “Modern Mother Goose in the annual Spotlight. Pvt. Marjory Schieb was overseer. The major was honorably discharged after a half year, and Pvt. Jack Wagner was promoted to fill the vacancy. Because the captain went A. W. O. I... she was succeeded by Pvt. Bill Lord. The lieutenant remained faithfully on duty. Because of a severe inflammation of the esophagus, swelling of the trachea, and a sore syrinx, Paymaster Thompson resigned in favor of Pvt. Amy Hammond. At the end of the year, the company celebrated the arrival of the quarter-way milestone at a joint pow wow of the '42, '41, '40, and '39 companies held at Thornapple Lake. On the march again, the '42 Company had more confidence in their ability to succeed. General R. Robson took over for General Campbell, who was transferred. General Garner remained in command. Capt. Cook was promoted to major; Lieutenant Mulder, to captain; Pvt. J. Pierce, to lieutenant; and Pvt. Win. Donovan, to paymaster. With this new organization, the com- pany started out with a bang, reliving the old church choir practice at the Spotlight. Pvt. M. Scheib was given special honors for her outstanding solo work. Paymaster Donovan presented rope tricks. The '42 Company entertained the '43, '41, and '40 companies at a Leap Year mixer with Major M. Cook in charge. Due to a semi-breakdown causing semi-retirement, Paymaster Donovan was elected to fill the major’s shoes. Pvt. E. Townsend succeeded Captain Mulder who was suffering from an acute heart ailment diagnosed as Cupidism. Pvt. R. Hummel was promoted to lieutentant, and Pvt. S. Johnson took over for the paymaster while she finished K. P. duty. Pvt. D. Strimback brought the honor of having a representative in the sub-district declamation contest to Company '42. The company, relieved to have conquered the area known as the library, walked off with the prize with “Somewhere Over A Rainbow” at the Spring Swing. Seasoned and weather beaten, the company pulled in sight of the half-way mark. Formalities were dropped with “. . . Company, at ease! at the Water Carnival where worries were drowned in the rain at Thornapple Lake. Company '42’s able General Garner was transferred, and General Y. Conklin took over. General Robson continued in command of the outfit. Captain E. Townsned was promoted to Major. Pvt. H. Isenhath was elected to the position of captain. Paymaster S. Johnson was promoted to lieutenant, and Pvt. N. Coleman became the paymaster. The going became tougher, but the merry '42 Company drowned its troubles with music, enacting four songs in the Spotlight. Pvt. M. Schieb again poured forth her glorious voice to everyone's delight. Around the latter part of November, members of the company received their company jewelry, and thus was enhanced the dignity of the browbeaten soldiers of knowledge. The company held a prom on May 1 in honor of the neighboring '41 company. Pvt. C. Fuller was in charge, with Pvts. S. Woodmansee, D. Stanley. H. Babcock, M. Reed, R. Shellenbarger, J. Wagner, E. Edwards, V. Rice, B. Tuckerman, A. McKelvey, M. Haavind, and B. Boorom assisting. The theme was a gypsy camp. The major retired, and Pvt. M. Hill filled the vacancy. A shake-up in the official cabinet netted the following results: Pvt. W. Garrett, captain; Pvt. B. Tuckerman, lieutenant; Pvt. H. Wood, paymaster. With some assistance from Hastings High's dramatics department, Pvts. Y. Bauman. J. Schultz, J. Smith, E. Tyler. M. Clagett. J. Eaton, B. Dryer, W. Donovan, and A. McKelvey filled the company’s coffers with proceeds from “Spring Fever. As the three-quarters mark was neared, the company, along with the neighboring divisions, again sought refuge at Thornapple Lake, feeling confident that on their return they would be successful in their last campaign through the Land of Knowledge. Back again on the last leg of the journey with a fresh supply of ambition, the '42 Company, under Generals M. Rowe and F. Jones, started forth toward the goal. Pvt. B. Rose was given the rank of major; Pvt. R. Nelson, captain; Pvt. Y. Rice, lieutenant; and Pvt. D. Coats, pay- master. On December 12 Contrary Mary was presented by Privates T. YVeyerman, H. Webb, N. Warner, H. Babcock, and D. Neubert, assisted by the dramatics department of Hastings High and Major General I). E. Cook. Not only wras entertainment provided, but the diminishing funds were reinforced. Pvt. E. Townsend, now chief-of-staff of the H. H. Army, and Captain R. Nelson were given medals for their outstanding work, leadership, courage, etc. In the re- organization of the official cabinet. Captain R. Nelson was promoted to major; Pvt. J. Burkholder took over Captain Nelson’s duties; Pvt. B. Tuckerman was reinstated to her former status as lieutenant, and Pvt. D. Coats continued to serve as paymaster. On June 5, 1942 one hundred and fifteen victorious souls, garbed in flowing robes, marched triumphantly over the goal line. Over thirty soldiers had fallen by the way side during the four- year expedition through the entangled growth, commonly referred to as the Land of Knowledge. Realizing the vast territory yet to be conquered, the '42 Company felt that what they had learned from General Experience during the past would enable them to make a more successful campaign through life to VICTORY. V — COLORS Blue and Cold First semester Beatrice Rose Raymond Nelson Veta Rice Doris Coats Marie Rowe CLASS OF 1942 MOTTO On to Victory! OFFICERS president vice president secretary treasurer advisers FLOWER 1 ris Second semester Raymond Nelson Joseph Burkholder Beatrice Tuckerman Doris Coats Fred Jones . . . V — SENIOR HONOR LIST FOR 1942 Evelyn Townsend 2.741 Thelma Gibbs 2.734 eta Rice 2.673 Harriett Babcock 2.606 Beatrice Rose 2.569 Marjorie Hill 2.498 Maurene Haavind 2.484 Carol Fuller 2.304 Dorothy Stanley 2 177 Arthur McKelvev 2.144 Raymond Nelson 2.111 Nita Coleman 2.069 Beverly Dryer 2.050 Agnes Cunningham 2.028 Marjorie Reynolds 1.971 Beatrice Tuckerman 1.940 Retail Hummel 1.917 Charles Manker 1.885 Marjorie Reed. 1.852 Jeanette Pierce 1.848 Gwendolyn Althouse 1.839 Jean Campbell 1.836 Caroline Hansen 1.815 WEST VALLEY GENZAOJGlCAL SOCIETY K. (iWKNI)OI.YN ALTIIOU8E Dependability S|K)t light 3. J-llop comm. 3. 'Iulis: Camera I: Adv. Lea there raft 2: (James 3. Hook 4 • Usher 4. DONNA J. ASPINALL Jeanle with the light brown hair.” ('lubs Beg. I.eathereraft 1; Booster 3: (James 4. VAN BAUMAN He went to sea. Left school January . � to enlist in United Stall's Navy. KICH Alt!) BENNKTT Lightning. Track 2. 3: ('ross country 3: Band 4 Galahad Jones 3: ”( n Our Way 3 Spotlight I. rlubs: Aviation I. treas. 2 Social DaneinBj.3; K« oord 4. ecreds who tries again ht 4: Fortnight, staff 4. clubs thercraft I; Ksperanto 2; Sewing 3: Handicraft pres. 4. BON NIT A J. BOOKOM Bonnie, a girl and her music. Basketball 1.2: Softball I. eapt. 2: Orches tra I. 2. 3. 4 ; Girls sports letter 3; Spotlight I 2: J-llop comm. 3: Fortnight stall 4. Clubs: Big. I.eathereraft I; Adv. I .cat hcr- eraft 2: Sewing 3; Aeronautics sec y 4 F. F.I)WARD BKINKEK Humor is the? spice of life. Entered from St. Hose 3: Baseball 3. 4; dec Club 4: Spotlight 4; Fortnight staff 4. Clubs: Tumbling 3; Aeronautics vice pres. 4. NINA C. BKISBIN Dark Kyew . Basket ball 2. 3: Volleyball 2. 3; Softball 2. 3: Spotlight I. 2. 4: J-llop comm. 3. Clubs: Leathereraft 1.2: Music Apprecia- tion scc’y 3; Knitting 4. JOSKBII V. BUKKHOLDKK 11 «• keeps his sunny side up. Entered from Grand Bapids. Michigan 3: Class vice pres. 4; Hl-V 4; Fortnight staff Lc JOHN BUSH Nothing but the truth. Football 3. 4: Tennis 2; Baseball mgr 1,2; Track mgr. 1.2; Choir I. 2. 3. 4: Operetta 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3; Orchestra 2. 3: On Our Way 3. ('lubs- Aeronautics I. 2. 3; Gun Owners vice pres., sec'y-treas. 4. RUSSELL D. BYERS That contagious smile' Cross country 4: Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4; Choir 4. ('lulls: Out-of-door 1; Tumbling 2, treas. 3. JEAN L. CAMPBELL Business personified. Tennis I. 2; I’lng Pong 2. 3: Glee Club 1; Open tia I; Orchestra I. 2. 3. 4: Fortnight stair 4: F. S. ('. 2. ('Iulis- Sports Appre- ciation I ; Social Dancing 2 Travel 4. MF.I.VA N- CL AO F IT merioan beauty. Glee ('lull 4; Galahad Jones 3: Spring Feve ” 3: Spotlight 1.2 3. ('lulls: Booster I ; Folk Dance 2: Games 3. l'a a u „ 0 a c ‘ jl£ LA-yM-S JANE M. ('LARK fyj gJC0 41 skatiitg lane. Basketball 1. 2. 3; volleyball I 2. 3: Soft- ball i. 2. 3: Ping Pong 3; Spotlight 3; J-Ilop comm. 3. Clubs: Booster 1; Folk Dance 2: (tames 3: Record 4. ROBRRT C. CLINTON Men are only boys grown tall. Glee Club 4: H. M. S. I’inafore 4; Spot- light. 1 2.3 4: Fortnight staff � : Doomsday staff 4. Clubs Out-of-door 1: Conserva- tion 2; Aeronautics 4: Gun Owners 4. )OKIS J. COATS “A sweet, attractive kind of grace. Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Volleyball 3. 4; Soft- ball 1. 2. 3. 4; Spotlight 1. 2. 3; F. S. C. vice chm. 4: Class treas. 4: J-liop comm. 3. Clubs: Booster I 2: Home Ec.a3: Jr. Bed Crosjj KnitHnjppres. t: Usher 3 D()l fllV L. yiTl)1 Le ser� ine most who ser lilt Anjest lertxf Rfiu fu iVkeK.jjJfrichigan 3. diestralfl iook Jdlflb jday 4: Spotlight '3: G. J li. pres fortnight stair 4: Doojiyna Astaff 4; Kiinv Hastings Club 4. 0 FRANK COLK Will graduate in 1943. NITA M COLKN1 Thfrd linger. left hand! Spotlignt E.rtf: Class treas. 3: Fortnight staff 4: Doomsday staff 4: J-Ilop floor [Mubs: Stamp I: Folk Dance I: 2, 3: Girls Handicraft 4. ORVILLE V. COOLKV A heart for adventure '11 things. Track l: Choir 2. 3. 4: Operetta 2. 3: Band l: Orchestra I. Clubs: Tumbling l: Camera 2. ROSKLKNK M. COOI’KK Only weeds grow tall. Basketball 4: Volleyball 4: Softball 4: Glee Club 2: Spotlight 1. 2. 3. 4: G. L. B. I; J-Ilop comm. 3. Clubs: Handicraft secy I: Ivcathereraft sec'y and treas. 2: Jr. K d (’ross Sewing vice pr s. 4. C. ALVIN B. trip1 JJase I: F. F. A. 2. 3. Ag-HE 2. 3. I: servat ion AGNKS M. (T’NNINGHA.M Her ginni humor is a fountain never dry. Basketball !. 2: Volleyball 1. 2: Softball I 2: J-liop floor show 2: Galahad Jones 3: Spotlight I. 2. 4: Fortnight stafT 4. Clubs: Stamp I: Dancing 1: Home Kc. 2: Games 3: Girls Handicraft 4: Usher 2. 3, 4. JERALD CURTISS Some of our greatest leaders say the least. Clubs: Out-of-door 1: Seasons Sports 2: Social Dancing 3: Chess and Checker vice pres. 4. KENNETH L. DEM OK’D Close shaves are his specialty. Spotlight 2. 4: Fortnight staff 4: Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Tumbling 1.2: Chess and Checker 3. I. I). LUCILLE DENNY Sincere, hospitable, and kind. Spotlight 2: J-Ilop comm. 3; g-HE comm. GERTRUDE E. DIMOND A golden gem. Basketball I. 4: Tennis 4: Volleyball t Girls sports mgr. 3: Band 1.2. 3. I: Orches- tra 2: Spotlight I; Fortnight staff 1 Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Booster 1 Games 3: Girl Reserves 3. DONOVAX HUI Hunk- Cross country 4; “SpdnR Fever 3: Spot- light I. 2: F. S. ( 2: Assembly comm 2 (Mass pres, and treas. 2: Fortnight staff •1: Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Tumbling 1. 2. 3. vice pres, ami pres. 4. , y Z' jj ft-Mr lit -B() X NIE J E A N DR A K E A Co Rod Sails in the Sunset. dee Club 3: Xccompanicd Hoys Glee (Mub 3. 4: Spotlight 2. 4: F. S. C. 1 4; Sanitary engineer 4: (� . L. H 2: Fortnight stall 4. (Mubs: Home Ec. 1; Pep Squad 2. 3: Music Appreciation 1. j 9 £ p rt)y 0 r BEVERLY .1. I)U 'Kit Teunkrl: Mn jr ( V-relta I: Hand 1.2. 3; Xvmostra 3. � : Spotjjght t. 2. 3. 4: Accom- p.-uiied Chonita 1: Spf|ng Fcvenf 3; M. A. Pinafortv' M f Jn)i .-- portX kp preci at ni |: 2: Adv. ‘ ‘ £oy- A JOSEPH INK BATON A clear conscience is a good card always. Basketball 1. 2. 3: Volleyball 1. 3; On ur Way 3; Spring Fever” 3; Galahad Jones 3; Spotlight 1. 2. 3: Hook (Mill) play t: Fortnight stair 4; Doomsday stair t. (Mohs- Booster I; Folk Dance 2: Camera see'y 3; Usher 3 4: Hook 4. JI'NA J. FERRIS M'alkat iveness is not my line. Clubs: Fo k Dance 2, vice pres. 3. M il ELM A R. C.IHHA “Silence is golden. Glee Club 3; Choir J;� ”H. M. S. Pinafore 4. Clubs; lAsjtherCraft 2: Ksperanto 4: Bqpk 4. N ELSIE X. KDWAKDS Out where the sage begins. Galahad lones 3: On Our Way” 3: S|M tlight I. � . 3. I: (i. L. It. 2: J-llop comm. 3. Clubs Leathercraft I: Folk Dance 2; Social Dancing 3: Record t. DAVID S. GOODYEAR. Ill Worry and I never met. dee (Mub I. 2: Spotlight 4; Fortnight stalT I. Clubs Snorts I; Dramatics 2: Out-of-door 3; (inn Owners 4. LEWIS J. GUERNSEY Variety is the spice of life. Entered from Freeport. Michigan 2: Galahad Jones 3: Spring Fever 3: F. F. A 3. 4: Ag-HE trip winner 3. Clubs: Aeronautics treas. 2. VO J2s .. ■: PRISCILLA A. IIXKKIXMTOX Percy. Basketball 2. Softball 2: Spotlight l. 2. 3. Clubs Pep Squad 3: Jr. Bed Cross Sewing 4. I.VLE HATHAWAY Better late than never.” Football 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2. 4: Little Women 2: Spotlight 2. 3; Ag-lle comm. 3; Ag-IIE trip winner 3. Clubs: Sports 1. F. F A. 3: Varsity 3. 4. EUGENE W. HAYWOOD The Country Gentleman. J-llop comm. 3: Ag-l E comm. 4. Clubs Conservation 1; F. F A. 2. 3. 4. MA i her own way de%_(Jhb 2: Operetta 2. 3: H. M. S. Pin ve I; Orchestra I: Accompanied Hoy ilee (Mub 2. Choir 3. I: On Our Way’ 3: Spotlight script writer 2. 3. I. cast 2: Class pres. 3: J-llop comm. 3; Wrote Hook (Mub play 4. Clubs Music Appreciation I. 2. see’y 3; Hook 4. OTIS j. HILL “I dream too much. Baseball 3. I: Ag-HE comm. 4. Clubs Tennis I: Leathercraft 2: F. F. A 3 4. V Spotlight 2. 3. 4: J-llop comm. 3: night staff 4; Doomsday staff 4: Operetta 3; Candy sales chm. 4. Clubs Booster I: Folk Dance 2; Square Dance 3: iiris Handicraft 4. DOKc HOLMS I). ISKKHATII High on a windy hill. Hand I; “Galahad Jones” 3: Spotlight 2. 3, 4: Class vice pres. 2; J-llop comm. 3: On Our Way 3: Book Club play 4: Doomsday staff 4: Fortnight staff � . Clubs: Aeronautic's I; Dramatics 2; Science pres. 3: Record 4. i K L. JAHMAN gs of Song. I. 2 3. capt. I; Volleyball Sort ball 1. 2. 3, 4: Glee Club 2: Jt'hoJp-3. 4: Operetta I. 2: II. M. S. I’ina- 4; Spotlight I. 2. 4. Clubs: Heading Adv. Leattaercraft treu. 3: Home Be 3: (ilrls Handicraft trees. 4: Usher 3: ;irl Kcsctvw 3. SELMA L. JOHNSON Sally. Basketball (‘apt. 2. 3: Volleyball 1.2: Soft ball 2. 3: Spotlight I. 2: K. S. C. I. 2: Class sec’y I. treas. 2. Chibs; Hook I; Bridge pres. 4. THOMAS K. KURK A good sport through and through. Football 3. 4: Basketball 3: Spotlight 1: Fortnight staff 4: Doomsday staff 4. ('lube Out-of-door I. treas. 2: Varsity 3. 4: Hi-Y 3. 4. • % c JACK I). LARKIN; If ever you nci a pal «•-. Basketball 2. 3. 4; TraA 2. 3. 4: Cross country 3. 4: Galahad Jones 3; Style show 3: On Our Way” 3: Spotlight 1.2. 3: Clubs: Aviation 1.2: Social Dancing 3: Record 4. JACK I.ACHAI'GII lie's a jolly, good fellow.” Tennis I. 2. 3. 4; Golf I: Spotlight I. 2. Clubs: Out-of-door I; Tennis 2. 3; Chess and Checker I. M AN INK J. LESLIE Petite. Volleyball 4: Glee Club 3. I: Spot light l. 2 Clubs- Girls Sports I; Booster 2; Folk Dance 3. 4. I). BRCCK LONG Does he court right'.' Band 1. 3: Orchestra 2. 4: Spotlight I. 2 Debate 4; B. U. C. vice pres. 4. Clubs Stamp pres. 1 ; Dramatics 2: l� ep Squad 3 III-Y 3, treas. I; Bridge 4. WILLIAM P. I .OR I) The cause of many a broken heart. Foot ball I. 2. 3. 4. Basketball 2. 3. «apt. 4; Track I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 4: Spotlight I: B I . C. 3. sergeant-at-arms 4; Class vice pres. 1: J-llop comm. 3 Fortnight staff 4. Clubs: Out-of-door I. 2: IH-Y 2. 3. 4: Seasons Sports sec'y 3: Varsity pres. I. RUTH MeGRKGOR Ouiet little maid. Clubs Scribblers I; Booster 2; Games 3; Book 4. ARTHUR C. MeKKLVKY A Son of the Soil. Spring Fever 3; Spotlight I; J-llop COinm. 3: Ag-HE trip winner 2: Ag-IIE asst mgr. 3. mgr. 4; On Our Way :i; Kansas City trip to F. F. A. Nat'l conven- tion 4. Club Conservation 1; Usher 2; F. F. A. 2. 3. pres. 4: Sec'y of county F. F. A. 3. CHESTER C. McMILLON Today there is music Orchestra I. 2. 3. 4; Student director of Heart Trouble 3: Galahad Jones 3: Spotlight l. 2. 3. 4: Fortnight staff 4 Clubs Music Appreciation 1.2; Folk Dance 3; Know Hastings treas. I. VERN II. McMILLON Trombone king. Football 1.2; Basketball I; Baseball t. 2.3: Cross country 3. 4: Band I. 2. 3. 4: or- chestra 1.3: German band 3. 4: Bookclub play 4: Spotlight 2. 3 4. Clubs Sports I: Dramatics 2; ‘Science treas.. 3: Chess and Checker 4. jv y V' y v , j V t '4' y V:‘ 3 ARLES L. MANKBK Musical lad. Ktitered from Flint. Michigan 2; Basc- ball 2. 3. I: Hand 3, 4; Orchestra 2. 3. 4: H. M. S. Pinafore” 4: Debate 4: Spot- light 3. � . Clubs: Dramatics 2: Pep Squad 3: Varsity 3. 4; Hi-V 3. 4; Older Hoys Conference 4. i i I.AlfRA M. MAURER Alwaysiwilling. V w Entered from St. Rose 3; Hasketball 3. t; Volleyball 3. 4, Softball 3; Ping Pong 3: ShutTle Hoard 3: Girls sports letter 3: Spotlight 3; Fortnight staff 4: Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Music Appreciation 3; (iirl Reserves 3. 4 : Jr. Red Cross Knitting 4. MARY ELLEN MULDER It takes life to have life. Basketball 1; Softball 1: Dice Club 1.2: Choir 3. 4: Operetta 1; On Our Way” 3: Spotlight i. 2. 3. 4; class sec’y 1: trcas. I: vice pres. 2. Clubs: Scribblers I; Reading I: Booster 2: Social Dancing 3; Girl Re- serves 3 4. Jr. Red Cross Sewing Sec'y 4. OlM- 'iJLxM RAY C. MURPIIY Dizzy. Entered from St. Rose 3: Choir 4: Hand 4: orelieftra 3. 4; II. M. S. Pinafore” 4: Debate 3. 4: On Our Way” 3; Spotlight 3. 4: H. U. 1. trcas. 1. t'lubs: Social Dancing 3; Cln sand Checker 4. II M. S. 3; Spotlight igns 3. Clubs It Dance I. 2: ings I DALE E. NEUBKRT Hidin’ on a rainbow. Hand 3. 4; Orchestra 4; “Contrary Mary 2: Spotlight 2. 3 4; Book Club play 2. Clubs: Aeronautics I: Dramatics 2: Social Dancing 3; Chess and Checker 1 DONALD I. N K VI NS Watch my smoke. Basketball 2. 4; TennLs 3; Spotlight I 2 Clubs: Out-of-door 1: Tennis 2: Tumbling 3; Chess and Checker 4. VIOLET M. NORTON Oh, Johnny! Doomsday staff 4: Fortnight staff 4. t'lubs- Booster 1; Folk Dance 2: Square Dance 3: Jr. Red Cross Knitting 4. A. JEANNE NYK Innocent romm. 3; Fort- taff 4. Clubs: 5c. 2: I’ep Squad 3: Handicraft 4. ROBERT J. OS IS Men must work! Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta 2: If. M. S. Pinafore 4; On Our Way 3. Clubs: Stamp 1: Hit Parade 2: Know Hastings 3: Music Appreciation 4. Music Appreciation 4. _— ■ Roo ER E. OTIS Future farmer. AgdIR comm. 4. Clubs: Aeronautics 1. 2: F. F. A. 3. 4. JEANETTE K. PIERCE Judy. Spotlight 2. 3; G. L. B. 3; Class scc'y 3; J-llop comm. 3; Ag-IIE comm. 4. Clubs: Folk Dance l: Square Dance 2: Social Dancing 3: Girls Handicraft vice pres. 4. ROBERT LEE PIERCE . Mail nbrrtfi town. I • rr MS. Pjnafoiv’• 4 : Spotlight 4pTi. i . V. Fortnight [staff 4. Clubs: Seasons . Sports scc'y 3: varsity 4. II 3i rapt Choir U. ( l CA MARJORIE L. REED Life. love, and happiness. Klamath Falls. Oregon 2; Hasketball 4: Volleyball 4: Contrary Mary cast and student director I: Spotlight 1.4: J-llop comm. 3: Ag-IIE comm. 3. Clubs: Booster 1: Social Activities 3; Usher 4; Jr. Red ('runs Sewing pres. 4. A A KJ01IK L. KKVNOLDS'i 7 y. I live iny A . Usher eluh 3. w.Jl usher 4: Spotlitffit 3. Clubs: Adv. f.eathercratt 2:� (Janies CJIrls llaiKlieraft 4. ; I , VKTA I. KICK Quiet, but oh jm Cilee ,(Mulp2- 3 Klloi X 4 : ■ I; Snot tHtfss st'vS 4: TortiujrtjH'x l Camera r: jSHr. Lc •jfthercraft i llooKcftl. 3; ilirls Handu-jaft iris awards Comm. .1 3. Club.«r: IiAoster 1 (James see v-treas. 3 (Jirls Handicraft 4 , K KITIJ SACK Quiet by nature, «real by action Track I. 22 Spotlight 4: l S. C. Sports I; Aerpnaut ics trehs. 2: mobile .4 . ' VI ' , I ' J (.Mllbs Auto- KENNETH II. SAI.KNO You should know me better. ('lulls: Aeronautics 1; Dramatics 2: Science 3: (Jim Owners 4; Chess and Checker 4. HOHKKT J. SAUNDKKS Oh. you «iris! Glee Club 4; II. U. C. 3: Ag-HE trip winner 3: Ag-HE comm. 4: ('lass ring comm 3. Clubs Conservation I; K. K A. 3. treas. t. DAVID H. SETTLES Always on time? Football 3. 4; Choir 2 3:11. U.C.4. Clubs: Hl-Y 3; Varsity 3. WINIKKKD L. SEVERANCE (Jiggle giggle. (Jlee Club 2; Spotlight I. RUSSELL C. SI I ELLEN IIA IlG ER I’m the butcher boy. Spotlight 1, 2. 3; J-Hop comm. 3. Clubs: Aeronautics 1.2: Social Dancing 3; Tumb- ling 4. IIAHOLD J SHERMAN Constantly abiding. SpotliKht 1, 2 3; F. S. ('. 2. Clubs Con- servation I: Aeronautics pres. 2; Home Kc. 3: Dancing 3. Building castles in Spain.” Spring Fever 3: On Our Way 3; .l-llop comm. 3 King Fong 2: Fortnight staff 4. Clulis Sports Appreciation 1; Adv. I .cat here raft 2; Dancing 3; Record 4. JACQUELINE M. THOMAS She found I he one. ROBERT SMITH Just give me time. Entered from St. Hose :t: Kootl all 3. I Baseball 3. I. Clubs: Seasons Sports :t Varsity 4. OHOTIIY STANLEY Sometimes I sit and think, and sometimes I just sit.” mil I. 2. 3. eapt. 4; Tennis I. 2: ng 3: Debate 3: Glee Club 3; Choir M. S. Pinafore !: Spotlight 2. 4: Hop comm. 3; Fortnight editor 4; Doo ms- lay staff 4; Assembly comm. 3. Clubs: Booster 1.2: Usher 2. 3. 4; Music Apprecia- tion vice pres. 3; Girl Reserves 2. treas. 3. 4: Jr. Rod Cross Knitting 4. ARTHUR E. STAUFFER The fellow with a grin. Glee Club 2. 3: Choir 4: Operetta 1. 2: Spotlight 3. 4; Ag-IIE trip winner 3; II. M. S. Pinafore 4. Chibs: Out-of- door 1: Music Appreciation 2: Home Ke. 3; Know Hastings 4. WENDELL ’. STRICKLAND Seen but not heard. Band I. 2. 3, 4: Orchestra 2. 3. 4: Spot- light 4. Clubs: Music 1.4: Out-of-door 2. - s V' Jb mk Galahad Jones” 3: Ag-IIE trip winner 3: Leathercraft Club I. 2. HELEN B. THOMPSON Changeable as the weather. J-llop comm. 3. Clubs: Book I; Folk Dance 2: Square Dance 3: Know Hastings sec'y 4. EVELYN A. TOWNSEND Sin handles the jack.” Basketball I. 2. 3. I: Volley bull 3. 4: Soft- bail 2. 4. capt. I. 3;.Spotlight 2. 3: K. S. C. vice chrn .'t. cbm. G: L. B. 2. 4: Class vice pres. 2. pres. 3J J-ILop comm. 3: a� w tJnViuc! cl!e m klfthig : ifiU. s.j Way-ld E.brT'. sev •lass 1 4: .1- EL SpotliJVht 1. 2. 3: Malahad Jones” 3: Spring Fever 3: Gft e Club 4. Clubs: Booster 1; Home Ec. 2; Games 3. ; (i. I.. It. (jnpnii. 3. ome iflv sec'y 2: 'GirljAw erv Bridge 4. ALEXANDER It USltORNE Good-natured Alex. Ag-IIE omm. 4. Clubs: Conservation I. 2; F F. A. 3. 4. K. WAYNK VAN DKNHURG At home on skates. Spotlight l; Ag-IIK trip winner 3: Ag-IIK comm. 4. Clubs: Out-of-door 1; Conser- vation 2: K. F. A. 3. 4. TREVOR VAN HOUTEN What next? Clubs: Out-of-door 1: Seasons Sports 2; ('coking 3: Automobile 4. NY LA J. VAN SYCKLK Quiet and industrious. ('tubs Leathereraft I; Square Dance treas. 3: Gaines 4. U'f 2. JACK K. WAGNER w Relieve in the Townsend Flan? Football 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4: Track 2. 3. «•apt. 4: Gleo Club 4: F. SI C. vice pres. 1. treas. 2. 4; It. C. C. J; Clajss pres. I: J-IIop comm. 3: Traffic coming. Clubs 'rumb- ling vice iires l: Lf thetcraft treas 2: Seasons sbarts :i_ lli(Y .T. vice a i Cs. J all S. I’inaforA 4: ght staff I: Dtimns- ’Booster I: Girl Re- uad 3: Jr Red Cross NEVA N. WARNER You'd be surprised' Basketball 1. 2: Volleyball I. 2: Tennis 1. 2. 3: Glee Club 1: Operetta I: Con- trary Mary 4: Henry Aldrich 3: Spot- light I. 2. 3. 4; F. S. C. 1: J-llop comm. 3; Spring Swing comm. 3: Fall Frolic comm. 3. Clubs: Sp« rts I: Booster 2. Girl Re- serves I. 2. 3: Social Activities, see'y' treas. 3; Book 4. HAROLD K. WEBB Just watch Harold on skates' Contrary Mary 4. Clubs: Tumbling 1.2: Science 3. Orchestra 3. 4: Spotlight 3. 4: J-llop M � or show 2; Fortnight staff 4: Doomsday staff 4. Clubs Leathereraft I: Camera 2: Folk Dance 3; Girls Handicraft 4. DONALD K. WKLLFAKF. It makes no difference now. Track I. capt. 2: Cross Country «-apt- 2. 3. 4: Choir 3; B. U. C. 4. Clubs: Out- of-door 1; Aeronautics 1: Cooking sec'y 3: Varsity 4. MILDRED E. WOLFF KIDDER Sailing on the sea of matrimony. Entered from Nashville. Michigan 2. Clubs: Home Ec. 3 . Jr. Red Cross Sewing. 4. HARRY L. WOOD There's music way down in my heart. Band l. 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 3. 4; Spotlight 2: F. S. C. 3: ('lavs tr«‘as. 3: J-llop comm. 3. Clubs: Out-of-door 1; Aeronautics see'y 2: Record 4. KN1I) ('ROFOOT On the alert. Why I Am a Bachelor 2: J-llop eomni. 3; Spotlight 4: Fortnight stair 4. (Muhs Social Dancing 1; Dramatics 2. 3; Bridge 4: Usher 4. GAROL FULLKR I want to shine upon the stage.” Basketball I. 2. 3: Tennis 1. 2. 3. 4; Debate 3: Declamation 3rd. II. M. S. Pinafore ”4. Spring student director 3; Play night 2: Way 3: Spotlight script writer chm. 3: Fortnight editor 4 staff 4: Kssay contest 2nd pla Booster I: Social Dancing 2: WILMA GARRKTT So You’re the- One. F. S. ( 3: (Mass vice pres. 3: J-Hop comm. .3: Ag-HK 1. 2. 3. 4. (Muhs: Beg. and Adv. I.eathercraft I: Home Kc. 2: Sendai Dancing vice pres. 3: (’heor Squad sec’y 4. CAUOI.INK HANSKN KKNK IIAAVIND I ndividualist. oir 3, 4; Operetta 1, 3. 4; “II. M. S. Pinafore” 4: On Our Way” 3: Spotlight l. 2 4: F. S. ( I: J-Hop comm. 3: Fort- night staff 4; Doomsday ass’t ed. 4: Kssay 2nd. place 4. (Muhs: Booster 1: Hit Parade 2: Music AppreciatIon 3; Jr. Ked Gross Knitting 4. IIY JUNK HAMMOND American sweetheart. F. S. ( . 1; (Mass treas.:l. (Mid . Square Dance 2; Folk Dancy i Smile and the world is yW y] Kntered from Nashville. Michigan 2: f Softball 2: Clee (Mult 2: Choir 3,4: Operetta M 2. 3: H. M.S. Pinafore''4 ■ Little Women J 3; Spotlight I ; Fort night editor 4; Doom� - day staff 4. (Muhs: Dramatics 2: Folk Dance 3. I( KM’AII IIUMM KL He ’s Just a Kid Name Joe. Spotlight I. 2. 3. script writer 2: J-Hop comm. 3: Ag-HK comm 4; (Mass sec'y 2. (Muhs: Booster 1.2; Pep Squad sec'y 3: Bridge 4. RAYMOND NKI.SON Here’s to the girl who loves me. and here’s to the many who don’t. Kntered from Holton. Michigan 3; Basket- ball I. 2: Baseball I. 2; Glee (Muh 2: Aldrich FamHy” 3; Spotlight 4; F. S. (’. 4: (Mass vice pr« s. 3. pres. 4: Fortnight staff I; Scholarship cup 4. Gun Owners (Muh 4. (•LKNDON I. WOODRUFF Will graduate In 1043. DORIS LUNDBKRG I'm a stranger here myself. Kntered from Muskegon Michigan 4: (Muhs: Book 4: (Jirl Reserves 4. Diploma from Muskegon Senior High School. r KLI.A BKI.I.K VANDKRVOORT A perpetual smile. Kntered fn m Battle (’reek. Michigan 4 (5. L. B. vice pres. 4. In Memoriam IIOM RI AKNOI.il CLASS WILL We, the senior class of Hastings High School, being of sound mind and firm will, feel that our traits and possessions are essential to the maintenance of our school. Therefore, as the class of '42. we wish to pass these possessions on to the underclassmen and others. I, Gwendolyn Althouse, leave my first name, Ella, to anyone who can use it. I, Donna Aspinall, leave my ability to drive a Ford to anyone who can handle 'em. I, Harriett Babcock, leave my Swedish accent to the dramatics department. I, Richard Bennett, leave my ability to change horses in the middle of the stream to Ray Kenyon. 1, Agnes Benson, leave my quiet atmos- phere to Liz Doster. I, Bonnie Boorom, leave my gift of gab to Bev. Brown, who needs it to talk her way out of scrapes. I, Edward Brinker, leave my Model A and continue on foot as usual. 1, Nina Brisbin, leave my collection of notes to Pepper”. I, Joe Burkholder, leave my cars to anyone who has tires. 1, John Bush, leave to seek the truth. I, Russell Byers, leave my strut to Ronald C unningham. I, Jean Campbell, leave my sturdy figure to the chairs in Mr. Reinhardt’s room. I, Melva Clagett, leave my carefree exis- tence to Joyce Frey. I, Jane Clark, leave my ability to get in people's hair to Bobby Pin. I, Robert Clinton, leave my extensive growth to Kay Carpenter. I, Doris Coats, leave my interest in Wood- land to Agnes Thompson, who is already well established there. I, Dorothy Coidren, leave my wings to an angel. I, Nita Coleman, leave my clumsiness to Virginia Wheating. I, Orville Cooley, leave my voice to seventy- five per cent of the junior class. I, Rosy Cooper, leave my title of shortest in the class to Louis Hinckley. I, Enid Crofoot, leave my loquacity to Mildred Will. I, Alvin Cruttenden, leave my position as baseball captain to anyone the boys happen to like. I. Jerald Curtiss, leave in the middle of the year. I, Kenneth Demond, leave my old jalopy to anyone with a mechanical mind. I, Lucille Denny, leave my brother to be- wilder the teachers. 1. Gertrude Dimond, leave my ability to “buzz around to anyone who needs it. I, William Donovan, leave all the answers to those who wonder where I get them. I, Bonnie Drake, leave my 4-H leadership to Marilyn Bristol. I, Beverly Dryer, leave my art of chiming in to the clock in the Court House tower. I, Josephine Eaton, leave my roller skates to Jean Burkholder. I, Elsie Edwards, leave my pleasant smile to the future government students. I, Juna Ferris, leave my retiring nature to Evelyn Brower. I, Carol Fuller, leave the star dust and the moon to all susceptible underclassmen. I, Wilma Garrett, leave my associations in a club coupe to anyone lucky enough to get it. I, Thelma Gibbs, leave my never-failing memory to anyone equipped to feed and exercise it. I, David Goodyear, leave, disgusted with all women. I, Lewis Guernsey, leave my flirting ability to my little brother. Martin. I, Maurene Haavind, leave my blond, curly locks to anyone who will buy my curlers. I, Amy Hammond, leave my sailor boys to no one. I, Caroline Hansen, leave my personality to any girl who wants to be popular. 1 Priscilla Harrington, leave my meekness to Richard Rasey. 1, Lyle Hathaway, leave my absence ex- cuses to Ted Banash for remodeling. I. Eugene Haywood, leave my farmer’s gait to Arley Todd. I, Marjorie Hill, leave my ability to tickle the ivories” to Bernadine Schantz. 1, Otis Hill, leave my piercing eyes to the faculty. I, Retail Hummel, leave my art with the needle to beginning clothing students. 1, Dorothy Ingram, leave my farm ex- perience to the city girls who may have to learn. I, Hollis Isenhath, leave my box of pills to all remaining victims of educational hang- overs. I, Maxine Jarman, leave my ideals and good sportsmanship to the entire school. I, Selma Johnson, leave my short skirts to Maxine Cooper. I, Thomas Kurr, leave my shotgun to government and economics students. 1, Jack Larkin, leave my connections in Battle Creek to Barbara Van Nocker. I, Jack Laubaugh, leave—thank goodness. 1, Maxine Leslie, leave my jolly disposition to discouraged underclassmen. I, Doris Lundberg, leave my diminutive- ness to Mr. Taylor’s list of absentees. I. Bruce Long, leave my freshman, Betty, to anyone who can get her. I, Bill Lord, leave my place on dean’s davenport to---------, use your own dis- cretion. I, Ruth McGregor, leave my writing ability to the underclassmen with the longest mailing lists. I, Arthur McKelvey, leave my experience as F. F. A. president to some faithful farm member. I, Chester McMillon, leave my lagging drawl to Don Preston. I, Vern McMillon, leave my low tone to Louis Meyer’s base horn. I, Charles Manker, leave my cello to any girl with a beau”. I, Laura Maurer, leave my vocational am- bition to anyone interested in nursing. I, Mary Ellen Mulder, leave my ability to go steady to Donna Todd. I. Raymond Murphy, leave my stickiness to people liking maple syrup. I, Russell Nash, leave my art ability to someone who can maintain it. 1. Ray Nelson, leave a trail of broken hearts and unrequited loves to anyone who will mend them. I, Dale Neubert, leave my clarinet to some- one who has more wind. I, Donald Nevins, leave—censored—to those who will learn. I, Violet Norton, leave Johnnie to no one as I want him myself. I, Jeanne Nye, leave my quiet' manner to Geraldine Hammond. 1, Robert Osis, leave my little black mus- tache to Jack Walton. I. Roger Otis, leave my persistence to Lawrence Fuller. I. Jeanette Pierce, leave my knack with a needle to Mary French. 1. Robert Pierce, leave my appeal to the feminine element to Louis Wierenga. I. Marjorie Reed, leave my trips to the w est coast to Charleen C'appon. I, Marjorie Reynolds, leave my dimple to Joan of Arc in the upper hall. 1. Veta Rice, leave my ability to w rite shorthand to Ortha Hawblitz. I, Beatrice Rose, leave my evenings of study and solitude to Anita Lobdell. I, Keith Sage, leave my solemn ways to Bill Bush. Need more be said? I. Kenneth Saleno, leave my hopeless atti- tude to Elmer Johnson. I. Robert Saunder, leave my curls to Keith Pufpaff. I. David Settles, leave to pursue the work of I. Russell Shellenbarger, leave my pug nose to Morris Hill. I, Doris Sherbinske, leave my ability to make rapid acquaintances to any newcomer. I, Harold Sherman, leave my ability to go steady to anyone who is in love. I, Jean Smith, leave my job at the theatre to Patty Tyler. I, Robert Smith, leave my blush to the shockproof girls in the sophomore class. 1, Dorothy Stanley, leave my love of sports to Mary Ketcham. 1, Arthur Stauffer, leave my unsuscepti- bility to girls to Harmon Wilcox. I, Wendell Strickland, leave my gentleness to Bill Kelly. I, Marjorie Tasker, leave my happy-go- lucky manner to Betty Cortright. I, Betty Thomas, leave my red hair to Mildred Taggart. I, Jacqueline Thomas, leave my rheumatism to Jack Delnaay. I, Helen Thompson, leave my common sense to Waneta Collins. I, Evelyn Townsend, leave my scholastic record to Mary Ketcham. 1, Beatrice Tuckerman, leave my unmussed tresses to Marjory Stanley. I, Ella Tyler, leave my light complexion to Geraldine Magoon. I, Alex Usborne, leave my eyebrows to Marjorie L. Boyes. 1, Wayne VanDenburg, leave to do more roller skating. I, Ella Belle VanderVoort, leave my sister, Katherine, to Clifford Tazelaar. 1, Trevor Van Houten, leave my little Ford with the rebuilt motor to Mr. Jones for further proof. I, Nyla Van Syckle, leave my quiet smile to Vivian Norton. I, Jack Wagner, leave my knowledge of the Townsend plan to Jo Anne Finnie. I, Jean Mary Wallace, leave my sponta- neous giggle to Maylis Gibbs. I, Neva Warner, leave my ability to be heard to Betty Barger. I, Harold Webb, leave my bashful ways with the weaker sex to Francis Goggins. I. Rosemary Weeks, leave my long chin to Juanita Swift. I, Donald Well fare, leave my car to anyone who will give it a rest. I. Thelma W’eyerman, leave my hair to Mr. Gies. art. I, Winifred Severance, leave my giggle to Julia Eaton. 1, Mildred Wolff Kidder, leave my marital bliss to potential old maids. I. Harry Wood, leave my position as pianist for the Rhythm Kings to Bob Murphy. We. the class of '42, hereby request that the journalism class be the sole executors of this, our last will and testament. . . . V — ■ yy,y Yf- 0 R BOYS—Fir: y yy]y?r Duane Murphy, Male ■ t, ' ' fj 1 igias rayne j yL Cheeseman, El . A' W -Beckwith. Clift }l r f Hinckley, Jose| irst row: Orville Bush, Robert Tinker, Keith Hurless, Duane Walters, phy, Malcolm Pierce, Elmer Johnson, Robert Gaskill, Duane Keller, John Shultz, Joseph Beck, Mr. Dana Burgess, adviser. Second row: Donald ('lark. Earl Lewis, Floyd Mealy Clarence Hoffman, Lloyd Frey, Clarence Gross, Peter Maurer, John Bechtel, George Cashmore, Louis Wensloff, Albert McIntyre. Third row: Robert Murphy, Leroy Wheeler, Donald Keeler, Francis Goggins, William Garrison, Karl Pufpaff, Max Francisco, Martin Guernsey, Gale Slocum, Clifford Tazelaar. Fourth row: Ray Tompkins, Dean Keeler, Robert Cook, William Kelly, Harmon Wilcox, James Fruin, Robert Pranshka, Richard Swanson, Keith Pufpaff, James Mal- colm Fifth row: Edwin Haight, Keith Brady, Roger Bennett, Kenneth Lane, Duane Stamm, Dpjuglas Payne, Gordon Ironside, Donald Drake, Marvin Haynes, Vern De Priester, George ■lari Eggleston, Kenneth Hill. Absent from picture: Howard Babcock, Richard fford Boorom, Raymond Kenyon, William Shellington, Richard Yarger. Louis ph Rosenbaum, William Reynolds. .5 JUNIOR GIRLS Brower, Iris Bald' Claudine Gross, J Uutolph, Doris Bradforc M iss Barbara Bac Martha Mesecar, Doster, Gladys Fourth row: Jessi Wheating, Anil Marion Warne Fifth row: Doroi lene Thomas, faro JelphinA Ri : Eileen Bradford, ly White. Second Fisher, Marjorie Betty Singleton. Barbara Shannon, Evelyn row: Barbara Van Mocker, Loretta Leonard, lale. Geraldine Doyle, Evelyn Tobias, Juanita Belson, Freda ern Fruin, Ortha Hawblitz, Mildred Helmer, Bernadine Schantz, riser. Third row: Juanita Swift, Constance Thomas. Ruth Struble, Marshall, Sybil Woodmansee, Senta Furrow, Joyce Frey, Elizabeth Dorothy Williams. Reva Austin, Norma Mackey, Barbara Guthrie, Nora Lee Gillons, Mildred Taggart, Winifred Lancaster, Virginia la Garlinger, Wanda Endsley, Layonatine Kinney, Hilda Shawman, Bump, Marjorie Laubaugh, Joyce Huckendubler. Geraldine Magoon. loria Clouse, Shirley Young. Marjorie Norton. Betty Hurless, Char- r?clair. Donna Gerber, Joyce Newton, Marjorie Dryer, Geraldine Hammond, Sixth row: Marabell Hallock, Martha Lou Maus, Eunice Brown, Mary Ketcham, Lois Whitmore Marjorie L. Boyes, ■ t t •ohSil tr3 , irginia Kelly Clfhndler, Beverly Boyesv Donna Todd, Elaine Winslow, Jean Loppenthien, Elisabeth French, Shirley ary French, beta Landon. Absent from picture: Arlouine Cummings, Wilma Guy: Nellie McClintock, Geraldine Ellsworth, Claudine Gross, Mildred McClelland) ionise Sinkler. Geraldine Tietz. Catherine Scott. o J rv. e e y S.! • r UNIOR CLASS niors cam ,-aking up ar iglier in Ily nir. foi lKow they were juniors instead of lowly sophomores- ' semester they were gtiideS by Kenneth Lane, with Elizabeth I)osteri£a uuJP chanced to be adsent. sunbaked and still yawning, school was once again under wav, they poked their noses a The “Private Secretary” was Joyce Fr«q an Cl ildred £felmes handled the big.bills. The second semester officers were headedhy Mfijju tcharnAwithf fci� tf aGoggins forf ice president, Ortha Hawblitz pushing the pencil, ayi vWnita Swift takm o er the accounts. The junior play, “Foot Loose”, gave the juniors It chance to dirfilav their dramatic ability Snd brought forth much talent from Don Clark, Keith Brady, Dorothy Williams, Pauline -xfChandler, Robert Murphy, Duane Walters, Keith Pufpaff and Marjorie Dryer who all did a - , yery fine bit of acting. The student director was also a junior—Roger Bennett. The junior class produced two outstanding basketball players for the Saxons' first fixe— xi_____ Raymond Kenyon, Kenneth Lane, and several others for the first team squad. In appreciation of the seniors, the juniors gave the J-Hop in their honor. Bernadine Schantz was named general chairman. Gladys Hildebrandt, was in charge of the program; Harmon ‘Wilcox, music; Pauline Chandler, decorations; Elizabeth Doster. entertainment; Beverly Brown, nvitations; Senta Furrow, refreshments; and Francis Goggins, publicity. The juniors turned out some Ibxers ranking with Romeo and Juliet. We will not mention em. but if you will look at the. junior pictures, you can recognize them by the dreamy look in their eves. One more year and these stu Here’s hoping they find the pot o’ ?o on to college or go out to seek their fortune , end of the rainbow fff i SOPHOMORE BOYS—First row: Mr. Theodore Knopf, adviser, Stanley Brownell, Charles Fuller, ( “ Ernest Gordon. Ronald Cunningham, Kay Carpenter, Doyt Hurless, Boyd Bolton, Melvin Haavind, Charles McCarty. Merle Hammond, Jack McKeough, Earl Platon. Second row: Jack Buholtz, Lawrence Rohrbacher, Carl Mcllvain, Morris Weeks Harold Gray, William Christie, Robert Shellenbarger, Laurel Newton, George Brown, Roy Fuller, Dale Sponseller, Clyde Casey, Ted Banash, John Coleman. Third row: Floyd Shilton, Mason Thomas, Otis Earl, Harold Fuller, William Wilkes, Alton Darling Graydon Wood, Arley Todd, Stanley Bridleman. Lynn Pervine, Donald Berry. Richard Hotchkiss, Morris Hill, Donald Clinton. Fourth row: Loren Lewis, Harold Townsend, Jack Walton. Robert Scott, Ronald Bross, William Hubbell. George Hallock, Dale Laubaugh, Russell Rivers, Donald Preston, Thomas Waters, Donald Case, Acie Williams. Fifth row: Robert Carpenter Duane Ottosen, Keith Ayres, Richard Thomas, Carl Randall, Donald Haywood, Richard Rasey, Robert Rose, Kenneth Miller, Jack O'Donnell, Vernon Texter, Jack Delnaay, Lewis Wierenga, Raymond Martin. Absent from picture: Dick Craven, Harl Daniels, Robert Endsley, Estle Engle, Andrew Kennedy, Lloyd Brunt, Sterling Carney, Robert Gardner, Kenneth Kuempel, William Leary, Louis Myers, Joe Williams, George Lawrentz, Richard Scott. Merrill Allerding. V V- V “j ? SOPHOMORE GIRLS—First row: Miss Lena Leiter, adviser, Willo Hampton, Genevee Kurr. Katherine VanderVoort, Wanda Shilthroat, Madeline Tabor, Catherine Haney Hazel Hall. Barbara McCormick, Bonnie Ellsworth, Mildred Will, Betty Cooper, Connie Coburn, Judith Mulder, Betty Conley, Bonnie Brandstetter. Second row: Helen Carl Marjory Stanley, Joyce Harrington, Norma Knickerbocker. Gretchen VanderVoort, Waneta Collins, Marjorie Matt- hews, Ruth Marble, Ilene Sherbinske, Marjorie Ferris, Marilyn Bristol, Dorothy Olmstead. Third row: Lucille Lawrence, Mary LaHomedieu, MayAnna McCullough, Gladys Oler, Vera Babcock, Virginia Benedict, Mary Barger, Louella DeVault, Jennett Doxey, Thelma Shultz, Beatrice Bush, Audrey Forsythe, Marie Nash. Fourth row: Beverly Lord, Jean Bushee, Elizabeth Cook, Gail Foster, Phyllis Kelley, Thelma Cox, Mary Lou Smith, Jacqueline Babcock, Eliza- beth Pantazis, Hilda Crakes, Joan Smith, Jean Lester, Doris Arnold, Rhoda Hubbard, Patricia Newton. Fifth row: Mavlis Gibbs, Lila Hallock, Helen Henry, Kathryn Trainor, Elizabeth Brinker. Dora Pursell, Vivian Norton, Carolyn Shellington, Ellen Beystrum, Joyce Ecktinaw, -h K(«iRuthmary Bliss, Audra Endsley, Ellen Bump, Cleona Sweet. Absent from picture: La Rae O' Dean, Yvonne Kidder Roberta Morgan, Virginia Tietz, Vesta Golden, Ella I'isher. . ■po, LjU ,'aJua Wr c. 1 , l I Y VO'7' - v ■ cji ;; SOPHOMORE GLASS ; ., The fresh iej; entered'higl; ¥C J ol hi the fall, changing their name to sophomores, with much renewed confidence and vigor. .Vr-Y vj It was less difficult for them to get underway and elect their officers, because now they possessed better judgment, efficiency, and capability. First semester officers were as follows: president, Harold Townsend; vice president, Thomas Waters; secretary, Helen Henry; treasurer, Beatrice Bush. They became interested in all phases of school life, particularity in sports. When football award day came around, John Coleman, Ted Banash, Mason Thomas, and Richard Thomas distinguished themselves by receiving varsity letters. Ted Banash was the outstanding sophomore in basketball and was awarded a varsity letter. Other sophomores received recognition in some other respects. Outstanding in girls' sports for the year were Willo Hampton, Marjorie Stanley, and LaRae Dean. The result of the second semester election were as follows: Kenneth Miller, president; Thomas Waters, vice president; Gail Foster, secretary; and Joyce Ecktenaw, treasurer. When spring arrived, the sophies reported to golf, tennis, track, and baseball. They had a large representation from their class for these sports. Next year you will find the sophomores as.Vhe dignified juniors, having achieved another step in the ladder of success. The first day of high school seemed rather strange to the majority of the freshies . It was difficult for them to adjust themselves to this entirely new environment, but after a few weeks, they gradually became more accustomed to this new life. The freshmen showed their efficiency by electing the following capable persons as first semester class officers: president, Philip Frandsen; vice president, Milo Coldren; secretary Dorothea Van Horn; treasurer, Betty Cortright. The freshmen deserve recognition for having Merilvn Zuttermeister with an all “A” record for the first semester. The freshman boys deserve praise for their active participation in fall sports. The freshmen outnumber the rest of the classes with an attendance of 172. The freshmen displayed a wonderful school spirit, which was very evident at the football and basketball games as well as at school parties. The declamation winners from the freshman class in the school contest were as follows: Loraine Schantz first place and Maxine Cooper second. By the time another election time rolled around, the freshmen were quite well acquainted with each other and did a fine job in electing second semester class officers. They elected for president, Milo Coldren; vice president, Patricia Shurlow; secretary, Thomas Dolan; treasurer, Patricia Tyler. . , sod 4-o c 5cot 11 FRESHMAN CLASS FRESHMAN BOYS—First row. Richard Carlin. John Meisenbach, Wendell Ashley. Harold Pranshka, John Dryer, Jack Rizor, Calvin Campbell, William Bechtel, Herbert Eaton, Robert Belson, Weldon Cole, Harold Hall, Loyal Kinney, Arlo Van Houten, Harold Munjoy, Milo Coldren, Lawrence Keeler, Mr. Tac Gies, adviser. Second row. Howard Allen, William Sprague, Frank Troutwine, Clinton Duff, Gerald Wensloff, Keith Freeman, Eugene Cummings, Richard Wilkins, Ross Cadwallader, Dale Golden, William Barber, Raymond Kidder, William Stebbins, Richard Culp. Third row. Richard Foster, Jason Thompson, Paul Myers, Richard Denny, Herman Maurer, William Christie, Dale Tobias, Robert Babcock, Karl Schantz, Richard Fox, Carl Hathaway, Stuart Benedict, Richard Beadle, Charles Callihan, Neil Wilson. Charles Casey. Fourth row. Lewis Earl, Paul Friddle, Shirley Henry. Robert Richardson, Gerald Garrett, Roy Steenbock, Malcolm Tuckerman, Orville Tompkins, Clifford Moody. James Adcock, Aben Johnson, Philip Frandsen, Frank Bush, .Neil Wellman, William Reneau. Fifth row. Paul Benham. Richard Grable, Elwood Neubert, George Anderson, Robert Hendershott, Miles Kelly, Harry Snyder, Bowne Taggart, Robert Eggleston, James Moses, Thomas Birdsall, Harold Andrus, Lawrence Fuller, Thomas Dolan. Absent from picture: Merle Hendershot, Harry Belson, Keith Smith, Earl Reid. FRESHMAN GIRLS—First row. Agnes Thompson. Elaine Xeuenschwander, Gloria Van Nocker, Ardeth Williams, Leona Vande Velde, Marjorie Kingsbury, Thelma Martin, Joyce Freese, Marian Cooley, Eva Hook, Mildred Williams, Mildred Smith, Second row. Barbara Tietz, Bonnie Bushee, Julia Eaton, Mabel Moore, Marguerite Harry, Virginia Myers, Isabelle Durbin, Marjorie Tebo, Doris Raymond, Hilda Edmonds. Merilyn Zuttermeister. Madelyn Sigler, Hazel Stauffer, Elaine Cotant, June Badgerow, Donna Oler, Dorothea Van Horn, Maxine Cooper, Miss Ottilia Kaminske, adviser, Dorothy Robinson. Third row: Marjorie Ritzman, Alice Wolff, Nyla Ball, Annabelle Stanton, Barbara Shultz, Lois Campbell, Genevieve Pease, Patricia Tyler, Florence French, Jo Anne Finnie, Barbara Pierce. Iris Link, Jean cjiefke.Marjorie Gross. Fourth row: Irene Seeber, Genevee Keller, Letha Casey, Eleanor Jarman, Portia McLaury, June Colvin, Pearl Sanborn, Beverly Cook, Laura Salton, Myrtle Norton. Mary McLeod, Jean Allerding, Gloria Yarger, Evelyn Woolston. Fifth row: Betty Williams. Betty Coleman. Louise Vandlen, Louise Christiansen, Dorothy Roberts, Nancy Ransom, Patricia Shurlow, ' Beverly Burr, Joan Trainor, Donna Bachelder, Lorraine Schantz, Doris Beystrum, Helen Dimond, Doris Lockwood. Sixth row: Helen Rowley, Mary Louise Spillane, June Haynes, Doris Snyder, Charleen Cappon, Elizabeth Cortright, Patricia Fewless, Ilene Rogers, Marjorie Cole, Betty Barger, Irene Kidder, Ethel Brodock, June Manni. Absent from picture: Norma Anderson, Myrtie Brunt, Jean Burkholder, Alice Hallock. Hazel Martz, Mildred Wise, Donna Kidder, Ida Springer, Janet Reynolds. Z A ° 1A ,r ■ t r ; .. v — A DOOMSDAY BOOK STAFF Assistant Editor Editor-in-Chief Harriett Babcock Art Editor Maurene Haavind Jean Mary Wallace Club Editors Business Manager Evelyn Townsend Senior Write-Ups Laura Maurer Dorothy Coldren William Donovan Violet Norton Staff Sports Joseph Burkholder Activities Gertrude Dimond Staff Josephine Eaton Jean Loppenthien Rosemary Weeks Caroline Hansen Roger Bennett Dorothy Stanley Tom Kurr Robert Clinton First Semester Committee Photography Dorothy Ingram Jeanne Nye Art Committee Hollis Isenhath Gladys Hildebrandt Kenneth Demond George Lawrentz Harriett Babcock Jack Larkin Gordon Ironside Thomas Kurr Nita Goleman Carol Fuller Journalism Adviser Miss Emily J. McElwain Art Adviser Miss Mary K. Campbell BASKETBALL—First row: 10-Stamm, 17 Garrison, 9-Donald Keeler, 14-Lane, 12 Wagner, 13 Lord, 15-Kenyon, 16-Banash, 7 B. Bush, 11-Dean Keeler. Second row: Coach Bennett, 2-Meyers, 5-Brown, 11 M. Thomas, 10-Coleman, 15-Ottosen, 12-Ay res, 6-Townsend, 3-H. Fuller, 4-Foster. Coach Bro .ak. Third row: Bechtel. 7 L. Fuller, 14-Dolan, 8-Grahle. 16-R. Thomas, 13-Frandsen, 9-F. Bush, Birdsall. Absent from picture: Gaskiil. Kevins. Tinker. . . . V — FOOTBALL— First row: 71-Coleman, 64-Hathaway, 66-Kelly, 59-L. Meyers. 62-Goggins, 67-R. Thomas, 65 Wilcox, 69-Pierce, 60-Lord, 63-Smith, 58-Kurr, 61-Garrison, 68 Settles. 72- M. Thomas, 74-Wagner. Second row: 76-Banash, 78-Walton, 96-Sage. 77 Francisco, 73- Tompkins, 95-Endsley, 75-Rasey, 92-Stamm, 14-Cook, 91-Ayers, 93-J. Bush, 79- 1), Keeler, 20-Scott, Mr. Dvkstra, Coach Brozak. Third row: Coach Bennett, 10-Beck, 34-Stebbins, 36-Buholtz, 23 Bross, 22-Martin, 27-Ottosen. 31 Dolan, 94-Haight, 12-Frandsen, 21 Maurer, 29-F. Bush, Keller. 38-J. Thompson, 13—Kinney, 17-Earl, Kenyon, M. Hill. Fourth row: Berry, L. Earl, 18-Laubaugh, P. Myers, 24-Delnaay, 15-Grable, 16-Birdsall, Wellman, 30-Foster, 19 A. T xld, 37-McKeough. Absent from picture: K. Hill. Brow n, Benedict, Malcolm, Townsend. FOOTBALL Seven lettermen returned for football prac- tice this year. They were as follows: Capt. Bob Pierce, Bill Lord, Harmon Wilcox, Dick Thomas, Bill Kelly, Francis Goggins, and Thomas Kurr. The boys who received letters this year, besides the above seven, were: Settles, Bush, Ottosen, Coleman, M. Thomas, Garrison, Smith, Hathaway, Stamm, Hill, Meyers, Banash, and Wagner. On Sept. 19 the Saxons were defeated by a powerful Grand Ledge team under the local floodlights. Imhoff got off a 60 yard kick to Hastings’ 2 yard line. Lord got off a poor kick, putting the ball on the Saxons’ 28 yard line. After 2 first downs, the ball rested on Hastings' 3 yard line where Carter went over on an off-tackle smash. Winstanlev kicked the extra point. Final score was Grand Ledge 7. Hastings 0. The following week Hastings lost their league opener to Greenville 19-6. The visitors showed power in scoring all 19 points in the first half as Martin, right end, scored two touchdowns, while the fullback scored the other. Weber added the extra point. Bill Lord, Saxon halfback, scored the lone touch- down on an end run. The next week Hastings journeyed to Lowell where they won their first game by the lopsided score of 26-0. This game proved costly for the Saxons, as Bill Lord was injured and was out the remainder of the season. Lord scored the first touchdown; Capt. Pierce scored the next two; and Goggins scored the final touchdown. Hathaway and Pierce each kicked an extra point. The following week on a cold, windy after- noon, Hastings won their second game by defeating Lakeview 14-18. A pass from Doyle to Fuller gave Lakeview their first touchdown. Craig added the extra point. Stamm, Saxon left tackle, intercepted a pass and ran 48 yards for 6 points. Meyers added the extra point on a triple pass. Lakeview' scored again when Doyle went over from the four yard line. The try for the extra point failed, which proved to be the deciding point. M. Thomas scored Hastings’ last touchdown, and Banash added the extra point. The next week Charlotte invaded Hastings and defeated the Saxons 27 to 6. Hastings, although defeated by Charlotte, outgained their opponents 110 yards to 90. Charlotte’s passing game was superb. Hastings fumbled 6 times which caused all of Charlotte’s scoring opportunities. Wednesday evening, October 22. Hastings journeyed to Allegan where they were de- feated 9-7 in a downpour of rain. McIntyre scored Allegan's first touchdown and also kicked the extra point. A low pass from center got by Pierce over the end zone for an automatic safety. Pierce, Saxon fullback, scored Hastings’ lone touchdown, and Meyers added the extra point. On November 1 the Saxons won their only home game of the season when they defeated Ionia 24-0. This game also marked their lone league victory. The game was played on a muddy field in sheets of rain. Capt. Pierce scored Hastings’ first three touchdowns on runs of 8, 20, and 40 yards. Harmon Wilcox ran 50 yards for the final touchdown. All tries for extra points failed. The Saxons finished their season on Mon- day, November 10, w hen they were defeated at the hands of the league champions, Belding, on a frozen, muddy field. In the second quarter a pass from Spicer to Brown gave Belding a 6-0 lead. The try for the extra point failed In the third quarter Banash returned a punt 35 yards to Belding’s 20 yard line. After a series of plays, Tom Kurr took the ball over for Hastings’ first touchdown. Kurr also added the extra point. Hastings was leading 7-6 w ith twro minutes to play. After a brilliant goal line stand of four downs, Hastings was penalized to their 1 foot line where Price carried the ball over for the winning touch- down. Kersjes added the extra point. . . . V — BASKETBALL When the call for the first practice session was issued, four veterans responded. Capt. Bill Lord, Jack Wagner, Kenny Lane, and Ray Kenyon were the four lettermen. Bush, Dean Keeler, Don Keeler, Stamm, Garrison, seniors; and Banash, sophomore, completed the team which tied for first place in the West Central League championship. The Saxons opened the season on November 28 with a 19-11 victory over Allegan on the latter’s floor. Jack Wagner w'as high point man with 8 points. The second team dropped their game to Allegan 30-28. The following week the Blue and Gold quintet rolled over Lowell 47-14. Ted Banash with 18 points was high point man for the evening. The reserves also defeated the Lowell reserves 31-18. On December 12 the Saxons journeyed to Ionia where they won their third consecutive game 50-18. Kenny Lane was high scorer with 14 points. The reserves also won 45-20. On December 19 the Saxon quintet absorbed their first setback of the season as they met defeat at the hands of a strong Belding five 35-24 in the silk city. Brown of Belding was IU Qj 'Z v i j «.� - |«-V kilt's i V-«lw w V k XtW e -V t L-5 « v- 1_ —c(q fc. 'PWk TENNIS—First row: Campbell, Gross, Laubaugh, Bush, Tinker, Carlin. Second row: Johnson, Coleman, Lane, Hill, Payne, Wilcox, Coach Burgess. 1941 BASEBALL CHAMPIONS—First row: Schreiner, Johnson, O. Hill, Dean Keeler. Second row: Coach Brozak, Cole, Parker, Swift, Sothard. Pierce, Smith, Cruttenden, Assistant Coach Aten. Third row: Sherman, Gaskill, Sponseller, Manker, Brunt, Pufpaff. Lockwood, Endsley. Garrison, M. Hill. TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY—First row: Birdsall. Banash, Ottosen, Lord. Wagner. Kelly, Myers, Dean Keeler, Bechtel. Second row: Murphy. Haynes, Scott, Bross. Martin, Lar- kin, I). Thomas, Haight. Todd, M. Thomas. Bridleman, Bolton. Third row: Coach Bennett, track, Byers, Donovan, Smith. Dolan. Kenyon, Anderson, O. Tompkins, L. Fuller, Stebbins, F. Bush, McKeough, Coach Garner, cross country. WEST VALLEY (jtUtnujuioHL bULIETY TRACK Track is a sport in which an athlete has the chance to test his ability, and his ability with the school's rivals. He also is required to have good health and excellent condition to sprint the yardage, jump hurdles, pole vault, and throw the shot. This is a sport where a fellow really shows his individual skill. The 1941 season was one of success, with the Saxons stepping out in front and captur- ing the 1941 West Central League champion- ship. This is one year that Saxons’ faces were at the front of the race instead of at the end of the line. The '41 season began April 19 when Hastings lost to Union of Grand Rapids in more of a swimming match than a track meet by the score of 62 V9 to 41 } ■ . First places were won for Hastings by Wellfare in the quarter mile, 55.6; and Wagner in low hurdles, 26.2. Wagner was the Saxon high point man with 8 points. The meet with Hattie Creek ended with the Bennett men on the short end by the score of 59 2 3 to 44 1 3. Firsts were won by Wellfare, Wagner, Lord, DeCou, and the relay team of Belson, Wagner, Sothard, and Wellfare, 1.39. Seconds were won by Whitmore, Sothard, Wagner, Rennett, and Be’son. Later scores included: Hastings 63, Char- lotte 42; Hastings 52] , Ionia 51%. In the relays the mile team set a new record of 3:43.5. Hastings won their title of champions May 10. 1941. Scores were Hastings idj -;, Ionia 39J4, Belding 27, and Greenville 22. Wellfare set a new league record in the 440 with 52.7, and the relay team of Wagner, Bel- son, Sothard, and Wellfare set a record. In the regional meet Hastings finished third with 32 points. Wellfare took first in the 440. and Wagner first in the low hurdles. Before the 1942 track season began, an in- terclass meet was held at the fair grounds with the juniors and sophomores competing against the freshmen and seniors. The juniors and freshmen were on the largest scoring end with 53 points, the seniors and sophomores being on the lower end with 51 points. The 1942 lettermen returning are the fol- lowing: Ted Banash. Bill Kelly, Dean Keeler, Bill Lord, Ray Tompkins, and Capt. Jack Wagner. The track schedule for 1942 is as follows: April 21, Battle Creek 69, Hastings 35: April 29, Charlotte 48, Hastings 56; Allegan, May 5, at Hastings; League, May 9, at Grand Rapids; Novice meet, May 22, at Hastings; State meet, May 23, at Lansing. . . . V — BASEBALL The picking grew hard when seventy-five fellows reported for baseball practice the first day they were called out, all expecting to earn positions on the 1942 baseball team. It was also a much harder task to pick the fel- lows who would try their best to hold up the title of not losing a league game since '39 and holding the championship which the teams of the previous four years had built up for Hastings High. This year’s baseball squad is a squad of little experience, as there are only two regulars returning from '41. They are Bob Pierce, last year’s pitcher, and Dean Keeler, last year’s second baseman. There also were four other lettermen who were substitutes: O. Hill, Captain Cruttenden, Manker, and Smith. The 1941 graduation took some good regu- lars, who helped to make last year’s record nine wins and one loss for Hastings. They were: Cole, Parker, Sothard, Shreiner, and Swift. Swift has been with Charleston, a Cleveland farm team. The '41 results were: F reeport 4, Hastings 2; Ionia 4. Hastings 7; Hastings 4. Lakeview 3; Hastings 3. Belding 2; Hastings 15, Middle- ville 2; Hastings 6, Greenville 3; Hastings 7, Ionia 3; Hastings 5, Belding 1; Greenville 2. Hastings 3. At the beginning of the season there was great uncertainty in regard to positions. The season began April 20 with Hastings stepping out with the first game from Middle- ville. The score was 5-1. The fellows to play the first game were as follows: Keeler p; Capt. Cruttenden, c; Pierce, If: Endslev lb; Goggins, cLSmith, 3b; Manker, 2b;(). Hill and Buholtx cf; and Sponseller, ss. It was not known for sure at the time whether these fellows would play the above positions the rest of the season or not. The games played in 1942 are as follows: April 28, Hastings 5, Freeport 2; May 1, Hastings 8, Belding 7; May 5, Hastings Ionia ; May 8, Hastings 7, Greenville 1; May 22, Belding there; and May 26, Ionia here. high scorer with 14 points, while Wagner gar- nered 8 to lead the Saxons. The reserves won a close overtime game 26-24. On Monday, December 22, the Saxons started another winning streak when they entertained Woodland, 45-19. Ted Banash rolled in twenty points. The reserves lost their game 17-16. After a two weeks’ vacation, the Saxons returned to the cage wars as they met and defeated Ionia for the second time 49-14. Ken Lane led the scoring with 14 points. The re- serves won also by a score of 31-17. On the following evening the Saxons traveled to Middleviile where they defeated their county rivals 28-17. C. Finkbeiner of Middleviile was the game’s high scorer with 10 points but was followed closely by Ken Lane with 9. The reserves also won 29-21. On January 16 Allegan was the guest of the Saxons but went home licking the wounds of a 29-20 setback. Ted Banash was the high scorer with 12 |x ints. The Allegan reserves, however, defeated the Saxon reserves 30-23. January 23 the Saxons played host to the Greenville Yellow Jackets in the final game of the first semester. When the last whistle blew, the Saxons held a 28-27 victory. Jack Wagner with 14 points was high point man of the evening. The Hastings reserves won their game 33-11. The next week the Saxons went to Lakeview and chalked up another victory by the score of 32 to 24. The Saxons established supremacy at the outset of the game and never lost it. Ken Lane was high score man with 13 points, while Banash followed closely with 11 Arnold was high for Lakeview with 13 points. On February 6 the Saxons suffered their second defeat of the season to the undefeated Charlotte team by the score of 35-27. Hastings led the scoring until midway in the third quarter when Terwilliger, a Charlotte guard, made five consecutive long shots. Banash, with 22 of the 27 points, was high scorer for Hastings. Wendel and Terwilliger had 11 and 10 respectively. The reserves won their game 30-25. The following week the Saxons journeyed over to Greenville and again defeated the Yellow Jackets by 27 to 21. Hastings took the lead in the second half and held the supremacy throughout the game. Banash led the scoring with 13 points followed by Lane with 8 points. The Greenville reserves de- feated the Hastings reserves by 28 to 25. The Saxons downed the undefeated Belding five by the close margin of 33 to 31 on Feb- ruary 20. This made the Saxons and Red- skins tied for the West Central League cham- pionship. 'I'he last quarter of the game was a thriller when Banash was taken out of the game by fouls, and Bill Bush, who took his place, made a foul shot in the last 30 seconds of the game to tie the score. Wagner then sank the winning shot from the corner of the court. Wagner led the Saxons in points by 14, Banash followed with 10. Brown of Belding also made 14 points. The reserves won their game by a 32 to 30 margin. February 27 the Saxons lost their season’s final as they met defeat again to Charlotte by 44 to 32. Wendel was high point man for Charlotte with 18 points. Banash led the Saxons with 10 points. This made red’s seasonal total 160 points. This is ten points over the seasonal school record held by Bill Gladstone. The reserves won their game 22-19. . . . V — TENNIS The outlook for the 1942 tennis team was a pleasant one. The Saxons, through gradua- tion, lost only one member, Frank Hobbs. The Saxons last year won two meets with Belding and Allegan. They also took second place in the West Central League meet at Ionia. Harmon Wilcox won the league single championship. The Saxons had nine veterans returning this year. They were as follows: Wilcox, Tinker, Hill. Bush, Coleman, Lane, Laubaugh, Payne, and Nevinsr Coach Burgess also un- veiled some new talent. They are: Richard- son, Carlin, Campbell, Gross, and Banash. Harmon Wilcox was chosen captain of this year’s squad. Tennis results are as follows: Hastings 1, Battle ('reek 6: Hastings 2, Ionia 3; Hastings 5. Allegan 1. . • • V — CROSS COUNTRY Only two meets were held last fall, the local harriers losing both to the defending state champions, Charlotte. On October 17 they lost by a score of 19 to 46 and October 23. by a score of 23 to 42. In the regional cross country meet held at Kalamazoo, the Saxons finished second to Niles by a score of 15-42. Dean Keeler finished sixth to lead the locals. Boys who came out for cross country were Don Wellfare, lone returning letter winner; Brady. Bauman, Kenyon, Williams. Dean Keeler, Byers, Donovan. McMillon. Dean Keeler and Van Bauman were the only ones to receive letters. Dean Keeler was elected captain for the coming season. T t -V (r |� i V' V . 1) “ ■ Yi As • 7 y 'r o JJ CXou , I ; GIRLS’ SPORTS— ?irstrow:Sinkler,Maurer, Woodmansee, Taggart, ('oats. Townsend, Pease� Jarman, Reed, Boorom, R. Cooper, D. Stanley, Shannon, Loppenthien. Second row: Miss YVestcott, instructor, Endsley, Kinney, Huckendubler, Struble, P. Bump, Brown. Ketcham, E. French, S. Kingsbury, Williams, Laubaugh, Baldwin, Landon. Third row: M. Kingsbury, Maus, Will F oster, B. Cooper, Dean, M. Stanley, Hampton, Pantazis, Fisher, E. Bump, Durbin. Fourth row: Haynes, Bachelder, Thompson, H. Dimond, McLaury, Beystrum. Tyler. Snyder, (ortright, Fewless, F. French, Link, Van Horn, Zuttermeister, Lockwood, Cole. Absent from picture: Belson, G. Dimond. Harry, Helmer, Oler, Ransom. Roberts, Sinkler, Smith. V — r Jr a T RLS’ Sf RTS , I JyitHouthygirls’ sports do nc %Houghl interest among f do not arouse much ______1______0 !e who do not participate in th mjney aife most important to the girls who do to out. _ N )t only do they create a sense of spjgjtmansfiip among high school girls, but rV ti(ey also ain in the betterment of their health jJtapdifrd The girls of Hastings High School have com- pleted a highly successful season of sports ac- tivities this year. Although fall tennis com- petition was bogged down by early rains, vol- ley ball competition brought about fifty girls into action twice a week after school. As basketball arouses the most interest among girls, two basketball tournaments were held. The first tournament was played between teams of girls chosen at random from those out for basketball. This Round Robin tournament was completed January 30 and resulted in a three-way tie for second place. Donna Oler’s team placed first with four vic- tories and one defeat. The teams tying for second were captained by Jean Loppenthien, Elsa Pease, and Dorothy Stanley, whose teams won one, tied one, and lost three games. In fourth place was La Rea Dean’s team with one tie and four losses. The intramural basket- ball tournament began February 6. The captains chosen for the class teams were: Maxine Jarman, seniors; Elisabeth French, juniors; Gail Foster, sophomores; and Mar- jorie Kingsbury, freshmen. The class tourna- ment ended with the juniors and sophomores tied for first place. The play-off game between these two teams resulted in victory for the juniors. The final standings were: juniors, first; sophomores, second; seniors, third; and freshmen, fourth. Those girls having the highest number of points were Willo Hampton with 36, Elizabeth Pantazis with 25, and Betty ('ortright with 22. The remaining spring sports were softball, tennis, ping pong, and shuffle board. Bowling also held the interest of a number of girls this year. Teams were organized with Barbara ' Shannon acting as manager. � . The award system, as set up by tlm ttrdenu committee in 1941, was slightly revised this year. More minor sports were added-t V the three major ones and in geiie al. it w Tk matte more difficult to earn a letter. ’ . • A S sV so! BOYS GLEE CLUB—Drake, accompanist, Mr. Lower, director. First row: Gordon, McCarty, Haavind, L. Keeler, Haight, Wierenga, Wagner, R. Eggleston, Walters. Second row: K. Carpenter, Keller, Hotchkiss, I). Keeler, Saunders, Pierce, Clinton, Woodruff, Lord, Adcock. CHOIR Hill, accompanist, Mr. Lower, director. First row: Hansen, Rice, Frey, Norton, Garlinger, Osis, Hotchkiss, Clark, Whitmore, M. L. Boyes, Haavind, I). Stanley, Tabor. Second row: Lobdell, Wheating, Fuller, M. E. Boyes, Tuckerman, Nash, Stauffer, Lancaster. Jarman, Gibbs, I)e Vault, Mulder. Third row: ( rakes, French, Bevstrum, Tazelaar, Bridleman, Bross, ( handler, Ketcham, Kchtinaw, Winslow, Newton. Fourth row: Robert Murphy, Wellfare, Brady, Raymond Murphy, Burgess, Roberts, Malcom. Absent from picture: Bush, Dryer. GIRLS GLEE CLUB—Hampton, accompanist. Miss Moore, director. First row: Hale, Edmonds, Conley, McLaury, Leslie, Bushee, VandcrVoort. Cooper. Second row: Hurless, Shannon, Burk- holder, Burr, Brower, Marble, Claggett, Van x'ker, M. L. Boyes, Harrington, Jarman, Freese, Cooley. Third row: M. K. Boyes, ('louse, Tyler, Spillane, Rogers, Wheating, Stauffer, Shurlow, Magoon, Warner, Crakes, Thomson, Loppenthien, Fewless, Sigler. Absent from picture: Cummings. N “H. M. S. PINAFORE” First row: Burgess, Cooper, Mrs. Burrell, Mr. Garner, Miss Covert, Mr. l ower, Miss Moore, Mr. Burrell, Mr. Burgess, Conklin. Second row: Kit e, Lobdell, Wheating, Hansen, Tuckerman, E. Boyes. L. Boyes, Stanley, Maurene Haavind, Ketcham, ('handler, Lan- caster, Jarman, Gibbs, Newton. Third row: Dryer, Garlinger, Norton, Bross, Malcolm, Tazelaar, Bridleman, Walton, Wallace, Fuller, Beystrum, Echtinaw, ('rakes, Warner, Stauffer, Melvin Haavind, Nash, Hotchkiss. Fourth row: Pierce, Clinton, Murphy, Babcock. VOCAL MUSIC The four vocal musical groups, choir, boys and girls glee clubs, and chorus, were active this year, not only in class work, but also in fulfilling engagements before the public. The boys glee club and chorus have devoted most of their time to studying the fundamen- tals of music including terminology’, symbols, etc. They have listened to records of the artists and have learned to form criticisms by- listening to quartets. The boys glee club sang a few numbers before the boys assembly. The chorus members have improved their musical knowledge to a great extent since they- entered in the fall. The chorus appeared in public at the baccalaureate service. This year the choir, under the direction of Mr. Arthur Lower, had one of its most out- standing successful seasons. Splendid cooper- ation existed among its members which is a vital factor in any musical organization. To start out the new season, the choir appeared at the Fall Concert and presented the ever popu- lar “Ballad for Americans,” with Mr. Lower as soloist. The choir made its appearance before the P. T. A., Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, and before a meeting of the County Religious Centennial. Later on in the spring, the group traveled to Fort ('lister and ren- dered a few numbers including “Ballad for Americans.” 'Phe major performance of the year was the presentation of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera “H. M. S. Pinafore.” The cast of characters was as follows: Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B , Mr Arthur Lower; ( apt Corcoran, Mr. Roy Garner; Ralph Rackstraw. Mr. Wes- ley Burrell; Josephine, captain’s daughter. Miss V irginia Moore; Little Buttercup, Mrs. Wes- ley Burrell; Boatswain, Mr. Dana Burgess; Dick Deadeye, Mr. Ronald Conklin; Cousin Hebe. Miss Helen Covert; and Boatswain’s mate, Mr. Alden Burgess. The production was directed by Mrs. Arthur Lower. The choir made up the chorus. Costumes and scenery were rented. A major portion of the proceeds went to the Red Cross. March 31 the high school choir and Presby- terian choir combined to present the Easter cantata “The Seven Last Words.” .Soloists were Mrs. Arthur Lower, Mr. Robert Wing, Mr. Gordon Williams, and Mr. Wesley Bur- rell. Mr. Lower was director. A special group from the choir attended the state festival in East Lansing on April 11. The group sang with the massed choirs. It was a very unusual and exciting experience for the participants. The choir had another unforgettable exper- ience w hen it traveled to Kalamazoo May 22. Several choirs of southwestern Michigan sang in a massed group. There were approximately 800 students in all. and they were directed by’ Mr. Nobel Cain. There was a very large at- tendance which added to the spontaneity of the occasion. The choir completed a most eventful season when they appeared at the annual bacca- laureate and commencement exercises. The girls glee club, under the direction of Miss Virginia Moore, completed another year of musical progress. They sang at various lectures, programs, and assemblies including the Fall C oncert, Rotary Club, girls assembly, Methodist Church, and Women’s Club. This spring the girls experienced something en- tirely’ different. The Women’s Glee (dub of Western Michigan College of Education and the girls glee club combined to present the annual Spring Concert. A small group of the girls attended a concert in Kalamazoo in which the Women’s Glee Club participated. 'Fhe girls glee club has spent much of its time in listening to records of the masters to im- prove their musical knowledge. ORCHESTRA—First row: Carl, Byers, Campbell, Kelly, Tasker. Second rote: Cappon, Murphy, Gaskill, Boorom, McMillon. Third row: Norton, Manker, B. Long, Lawrence. Fourth row: Strickland, Neubert, Ottosen. Fifth row: Cortright, Wood, Will. Mr. Hine, director, Burgess, Francisco. Absent from picture: Weeks, J. Long, Hubbell, Dryer. BAND First row: Coldren. Delnaay, Walton. Second row: McMillon, Hubbell. Buholtz, Preston, Beadle, Bross. Third row: Wellman, Bolton, Lewis, Ta .elaar. Fourth row: Birdsall, Johnson. Wood, K. Bennett, Mr. Hine, director, Neubert, Marshall, Manker, Henry. Fifth row: Clark, Ottosen, Bush, Thomas, Lawrence, Tompkins, R. Bennett, Francisco. Sixth row: Brady, Car- penter, Dimond, Strickland. Seventh row: Burgess, Anderson, D. Murphy. Trethric, R. Murphy. Brown. Absent from picture: Coggins, Wilcox. JOURNALISM— From back to front Norton. Miss McElwain, adviser. Coleman, Benson, Dimond, Nye. Hansen, Drake. Coldren, Clinton, Haavind, Rosenbaum, Donovan. Isenhath. Loppenthien, Stanley. Pierce, Kurr. Fuller, Wallace. Weeks, Burkholder. Babcock. Boorom, Bennett, Maurer. Cunningham. Lord. Campbell. Rice, Brinker, Goodyear. Ingram. Absent from picture: Townsend. Eaton, Crofoot, Demond, Ellsworth, Ironside, McMillon, Nelson, Smith. lA SENIOR PLAY —Silting: Marjorie Reed, student director: Duane Walters. Roger Bennett. Neva Warner. Standing: Harriett Babcock, Helen Carl. Thelma Weyerman Richard Rasey, Robert Murphy. William Donovan, part taken by Harold Webb whose picture dees not appear. Keith Pufpaff. Dale Neubert. SPEECH PICTURE—Front row: Mary Ketch am. debate, oratory; Raymond Kenyon, oratory; Neva Warner, dramatic declamation; Loraine Schantz, declamation; Maxine Cooper, declama- tion. Back row: Pauline Chandler, debate; Biuce Long, debate; Charles Manker. debate; Thomas Waters, debate; Roger Bennett, debate, dramatic declamation; Gail Foster, debate, declamation. Mr. Stanley Wheater, instructor. absent from picture. JUNIOR PLAY—Sitting Roger Bennett, assistant director. Miss Dorothy Cook, director. Robert Murphy. Donald Clark. Standing: Helen Carl, Pauline Chandler. David Settles. Mar- jorie Dryer. Richard Rasey. Harriett Babcock. Keith Pufpaff, Neva Warner, Dorothy Williams, Josephine Eaton, Duane Walters. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC The band and orchestra have participated in many activities this year. Although many of them were duties, they were not unpleasant. A group of students formed a small band that went caroling before Christmas and reported that many people expressed their appreciation and enjoyment of the music. As usual, the band was present at the foot- ball games adding a cheerful note to the some- what dismal atmosphere. To give the boys and the school spirit a little moral support, the band tossed around a few notes that turned out to be our beloved school song at the pep meetings. The high light of the band’s career this year was the spring concert. To even things up a bit, our equally good orchestra presented a fall concert to which they gathered quite a crowd. A small orches- tra played for H. M. S. Pinafore” with a little outside help. The students who partici- pated in the organization were: Wendell Strickland, Beverly Dryer, Marjorie Hill, and Charles Manker. Mr. joe Mix and Keith Strickland took part with the students. The Rotary and Commercial Clubs were entertained by the orchestra several times during the year. JOURNALISM The journalism class began its duties last September facing a new and different situa- tion than other journalism classes have ex- perienced in quite some time. The European war was growing closer to the western hemis- phere and finally reached us. To help our country the most we can is on the mind of every student. The Fortnight did its duty by boosting the sale of defense stamps and by cutting down here and there to save paper. The first semester class chose the theme for the annual and took charge of the pictures. The second semester class picked up and carried out the duties necessary to the publi- cation of this book. The Fortnight is another pride and joy of the class. It took many an hour to make it ready for publication, but it was worth it. Take, for instance, those trips up town to sell ads and collect—fun wasn’t it? Then there was the Banner beat, and Friday always rolled around too quickly for some of the students who found that the “old grind” wasn't so full of news as it appeared to be. So here's to a year of success, and let’s hope for many more for the future journalism students of Hastings High. SENIOR PLAY “Contrary Mary was chosen by the dra- matics class as the senior play for 1 'M2. 11 is a three-act comedy by Edith Ellis. The cast was chosen and things started moving about six weeks before the big night”. Miss Dorothv Cook had taken over the dramatics department and was directing the play with the help of her assistant, Marjorie Reed. The stage and radio class erected the settings under the direction of Mr. Wheater. The settings were two interiors. The first was the dining room of the Erwin home, the second, an art studio. The play was centered around Mary Erwin (T. Weyerman), a career girl”, who would not give up her career for her husband. Mur- phy (N. Warner), the cook, did Iter best to bring them back together. Of course, she had other troubles because her son Michael, is the Champion loight weight foighter of Newark”. Finally Murphy took a twist in the tails o’ the bastes” and pulled John and Mary back together. William Donovan who was to take the part of John Erwin could not do so. Harold Webb did a remarkable job of learning lines and portraying John Erwin in two days' time. SPEECH “Resolved: that every able-bodied male citizen in the United States should have one year of full time military training before reaching the present draft age” was the 1941-42 debate question. The negative team was composed of: Pauline Chandler, Roger Bennett, Bruce Long, and Charles Manker. The affirmative team was made up of: Mary Ketcham, Gail Foster, and Thomas Waters. The debaters wrere not particularly success- ful this year, but good talent was shown, anti Hastings should have good teams next year. The annual speech contests brought forth some outstanding talent. The winners of oratorial declamations were Loraine Sehantz and Maxine Cooper. Oratory winners were Mary Ketcham and Raymond Kenyon. Something new to Hastings is dramatic dec- lamation, or perhaps better known as inter- pretive reading. The winners of dramatic declamations were Neva Warner and Roger Bennett. JUNIOR PLAY Charles Burdette’s Foot Loose” was given as the junior play of 1942. It takes place in the living room of the Early home. The kids try to get mother and dad to take a South American cruise. The parents object to leav- ing the children by themselves because they have always been under an iron hand rule. The children persuade them to go, and the house turns into a riot of laughs. The play had several old timers” who played in “Contrary Mary”, making it an outstanding production. Murphy (Neva Warner) took a change in part and did an excellent job of portraying Hope Early, a social worker of 25. Mr. Trobridge (Richard Rasey) is the father again. Juno, our Swed- ish janitress, (Harriett Babcock) took a mother role. FIREMEN’S BALL—The Firemen’s Ball, commonly known as the Fall Frolic, was held in the high school gymnasium November 8. Muisc was furnished by an eight piece orchestra from Eaton Rapids. Beverly Cook sang a solo accompanied by Marjorie Hill. During intermission an amusing skit involving the rescue of a maiden by firemen was given. Ping Pong and cards were provided for those who didn’t dance. The Spring Swing. April 10, and the J-Hop, May 1, were other important dances. The Water Carnival, May 27, wound up the social events of the year. . . . V — Ag-HE EXPOSITION—“Agriculture and Home Economics in National Defense’’ was the theme of the twentieth annual Ag-HE Exposition held in the high school gymnasium November 6 and 7. Maybe you think it didn’t take defense on the part of Arthur McKelvey and Juanita Swift, managers; and Mrs Ruth Cortright and Mr. T. N. Knopf, sponsors, to protect those luscious l(K)king exhibits! In spite of the new ruling that only articles made by people attending school could be ex- hibited, over eleven hundred entries were made, and over S250 was awarded in prizes. The winners ol the trip to Chicago, ten boys and two girls who were chosen on the basis of cooperation, number of exhibits, etc., were announced at an amateur program held Friday evening in Central auditorii im. We students of Hastings High are foi tunate to have a splendid library where all types of books are available for use. It provides a place for students to study diligently as the students pictured here are doing. In a very short time all of us will be lying peacefully on the beach, enjoying the summer breeze and sunshine like Harmon Wilcox. Mary and Bill also seem to be enjoying themselves. 1 wonder what was so funnyV The camera man snapped a picture of Miss Rowe at the annual Water Carnival at Reid's Resort It seems as though students are always dodging the camera man at this annual occurence. Mr. Potter, the custodian, who is seen around the school every day, is always handy to stop and chat with students. Here the camera man caught him in one of his leisure moments. It appears that Marilyn and Harriett are all dressed up and have no place to go. Here have been pictured various personalities around the school. We unscrambled a few, now see if you can unscramble the remaining ones! F. F. A First rmv: Cash more, Todd, Usborne, Bechtel, Pierce, Weeks, Brownell, LauLaugh, Shilton, Mcllvain, I ngle, Fuller, Newton, Rohr! acher. Second rmv: C asey, Earl, Drake, Berry, Haywood, Gaskill, Wood. Johnson, Mealy, Hoffman, Wheeler, Frey, Yandenburg, Mr. Knopf, adviser. Third row: McKclvcy, Williams, Kennedy, Otis, Guernsey, Brunt, Miller, Rose, Preston, Cheeseman, Randall, Pufpaff. Absent from picture: Clinton, Hill, Cruttenden, Saunders, Mc- Carty, Hammond, Endsley, Reynolds. Hi-Y First row: Kenyon, Gaskill, Long, Nelson, Wagner, Mr Damson, adviser. Second rmv: Kurr, Burkholder, Pierce, Beck, Lane, Garrison. Third row: Ottosen, Kelly, Swanson, Wilcox, l inker, Cruttenden, Stamm, Keeler, Manker, Lord, Settles. GIRLS USHER CLUB -First rmv: Coleman. Garlinger, Althouse, P. Bump, Shannon, Wheating, 1 obdell, Crofoot, Stanley, Furrow, Lockwood, Zuttermeister, McLaurv, C'ortright, Bush, Reed, Link. Second rmv: Rey- nolds, Cunningham, Rose, Coats, E. Bump, Norton, Haynes, Maurer, Spil- lane, Ketcham, Chandler, Fewless, Townsend, Foster, Lancaster, Dimond, Thompson, Oler, Schantz, Helmer, Nye, Miss Rowe, adviser. Absent from picture: Thompson, Van Horn, Eaton. GIRL RESERVES— Kneeling: Dos- ter. Chandler, Stanley, Warner, Wal- lace, Brown. Sitting: Winslow, Fur- row, Whitmore, Ketcham, Tuckcrman, Jarman, Townsend, Lancaster, Lop- penthien. Standing: Miss Bachelder, Miss Luikens, advisers, Shannon, Sink- ler. Bump. Brower, Drake, Boyes, Roberts, Maurer, Rose, French. Ab- sent from picture: Wood man see, Foster. AUTOMOBILE CLUE—First row. Rivers, Shultz, Friddle, Van Houten, Murphy, Sage, Puf- paff, Maurer, Myers, Mr. Jones, adviser. Absent from picture: Hubbell, Cole. CHEER SQUAD— First row: Todd. Dean, Mulder, Bolton. Second row: Coldren, G. Van Nocker, Garrett, M. Cooper, Mrs. Burrell, adviser. Third row: McLeod, B. Cooper, Singleton, B. Van Nocker, Williams, Pantazis, Oler, Kingsbury. Fourth row: Yarger, Woolston, Bradford, Harry, Pierce, Fruin, Roger, Roberts. TUMBLING CLUB— First row: Keeler, Denney. R. Eggleston, Gross, Snyder, Fox. Second row: Freeman, S. Prague, H. Belson, Carlin, Hall, R. Belson. Third row: Hallock, E. Eggleton, Birdsall, Donovan, Taggart, Mr, Brozak, adviser. Absent from picture: Bauman, Hill, Shellen- barger, Casey, Steenbock. MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB—b :irsl row: Drake, Kidder, French. Neuenschwander, Frey. Second row: Murphy, Tazelaar, Mr. Lower, adviser. Osis, Freese, Sigler, Thompson, Cooley. Hi-Y The Hi-Y is a high school organization sponsored by the Y. M. C. A. It maintains and creates through the school and com- munity high standards of Christian character. Mr. I .ewis, Y. M. C. A. secretary who replaced Mr. Hugh Allen, has shown enthusiasm in working with the Hi-Y. The club was represented at camp Hayo- Went-Ha last summer by Jack Wagner and Raymond Kenyon; at Detroit by Dave Settles and Charles Manker; at Jackson by Raymond Kenyon, Raymond Nelson, and Bruce Long. Mr Lewis presented Mr. Dam- son with a pin for his five-year service with the Hi-Y. New members were taken in on two occa- sions, each receiving informal and formal ini- tiations upon admission. The club is under the direction of Mr. Damson and the leadership of the following officers: president Raymond Kenyon; vice president, Jack Wagner; secretary, Raymond Nelson; treasurer, Bruce Long. The Hi-Y helped deliver Thanksgiving baskets and collect papers for defense. It also had speakers and parties, one of which was a joint meeting with the Girl Reserves. GIRLS USHER CLUB The Girls Usher Club is primarily a service club. Among its outstanding activities is ushering for various school plays. The mem- bership includes thirty-two girls of high scholastic standing. This is the first year freshman girls have been allowed in the club. Miss Rowe, the club adviser, explained to the members the courtesies of an usher. Mar- jorie Reynolds served as head usher for the year. GIRL RESERVES The Girl Reserves, a sister organization of the Hi-Y, has been very active in the past year. Miss Bachelder and Miss l.uikens re- placed Mrs. Burrell and Miss Reynolds as club advisers. The membership was limited to those vitally interested, making the number of members about thirty. In December they had a bake sale and dis- tributed Red Cross cans to local stores. Pauline Chandler and Elizabeth Doster represented Hastings at the Jackson mid- winter conference. New officers were elected in January with Pauline Chandler replacing Beatrice Tucker- man as president; vice president, Mary Ketcham. bowed out to Senta Furrow; secre- tary Lois Whitmore’s job was taken over by a new scribe, Elisabeth French; and new treasurer, Elizabeth Doster, took the money bag front Bonnie Jean Drake. Six new members w ere admitted to the club. They emerged unscratched from an informal initiation. The Girl Reserves knitted for the Red Cross. They had a hay ride party, with each girl inviting a guest. They also had a joint meeting with the Hi-Y. F. F. A. The Hastings chapter of Future Farmers of America was organized six years ago under the supervision of Mr. T. X. Knopf, teacher of vocational agriculture. l'he F. F. A. is a national organization of vocational agricul- ture students and has as its purpose the mak- ing of better American farmers. Besides the regular monthly club hour meetings, the F. F. A. has noon dinner meetings and occa- sionally night meetings for recreation and entertainment. Among the outstanding activities of the club are the parents’ and sons’ banquet and the reforestation of the sixty acres of land owned by the club. This year the club suc- cessfully completed the twentieth Ag-HE Exposition in cooperation with the home economics department and sent a delegate to the national convention in Kansas City to represent the local chapter. Officers for the year are: president, Arthur McKelvey: vice president, Alvin Cruttenden; secretary, Robert Gaskill; treasurer. Robert Saunders; reporter, George Cashmore; and adviser, Mr. T. X. Knopf. AUTOMOBILE CLUB The first two meetings of the automobile club were spent discussing various kinds of cars, economy, speed of motors, and size of engines. They studied the history of autos from the first steam types to the latest gaso- line and electric motored ones. They studied the principle of the steam engine and other types. The electric motor was studied also. Officers for the year were: president, Russell Rivers; vice president, Keith Pufpaff; secre- tary, Peter Maurer; treasurer. Paul Myers; club sponsor, Mr. Jones. TUMBLING CLUB Bam! “Oh, those mats are hard! says a tumbler when he. ‘smacks the canvas” the wrong way. Four members of the club put on an exhibition at the Ag-HE amateur program and “copped” second prize. The participants were Van Bauman, Earl Eggleston, William Donovan, and Kenneth Hill. The proceeds went to the club treasury. Officers for the first semester were as fol- lows: president, Van Bauman; vice president. William Donovan; treasurer. Earl Eggleston. Second semester' president. William Ifonovan: vice president, Kenneth Hill; treasurer, Robert Eggleston. The dub was sponsored bv Mr. Brozak. CHEER SQUAD Several new yells have been added to the list this year by the Cheer Squad. Members met in the gym each club hour and practiced leading their yells. Have you seniors noticed how school spirit has grown in the last four years? Well, you can thank the Cheer Squad for that! And the way they yell now, as com- pared to then, you'd think it was another presidential campaign. Officers for the year were: president, Gloria Van Nocker; vice president, Milo Coldren; secretary and reporter, Wilma Garrett; treas- urer, Maxine Cooper. Miss Westcott was did) sponsor. MUSIC APPRECIATION Learning to appreciate the finer things in music is the aim of the Music Appreciation Club. The club members, in order to obtain this better understanding, listened to records anil studied musical scores. They listened to records of compositions by Brahms, Wagner, Beethoven, and others. Some time was spent in learning to distinguish between the styles of the different composers. Officers for the year were as follow's: presi- dent. Bonnie Drake; vice president, Marjory Stanley; treasurer. Madelyn Sigler; reporter, Marguerite Kidder: adviser, Mr. Lower. BRIDGE CLUB Members of the Bridge Club were mostly “new to bridge”, but there were a few old masters who easily confused the others at the start with “no trump”bids. B. Long was one of these. He continually exasperates his op- ponents, R. Hummel and J. Rosenbaum, and amazes his partner, S. Johnson, with his enormous supply of bridge terms. I). Case, just introduced to bridge, is no longer playing an ace on his partner’s king, thus saving himself many a wicked look from his partner, M. E. Boyes. G. Foster and her brother, R. Foster, play at the same table with B. Brandstetter and P. Frandsen, at which time all the latest jokes and, ‘sayings” are exchanged. Opposite this table of fun and laughter is the table of intel- lect. H. Henry. J. Echtinaw, E. Beystrum, and L. Schantz are the intellectuals who study each play carefully and bid every bid thought- fully. R. Nelson, who joined recently, is said to be a promising bridge fan. Officers for the year were: president, Selma Johnson; vice president, Phyllis Kelly; secre- tary, Bonnie Brandstetter; and treasurer, Helen Henry; adviser. Mr. Taylor. CHESS AND CHECKER CLUB The Chess and Checker Club is one of the largest in the high school. A tournament in chess and checkers was started, and those leading were Louis Wensloff in chess anil Kenneth Demonil in checkers. Last year just two girls joined the club. This year more joined, making it more even. Although the club has a splendid time. I (XOjfc 0 lo Xv - BRIDGE CLUB -faMe 1: Long, Rosenbaum, Schantz, Johnson. Table 2: Diamond. Kelley, Zuttermeister Fewless. Table, 3: Tuckerman, C ase Roves, Mr. Taylor, adviser. Table 4 Beystrum, Bliss, Krhtinaw, Henry Table 5: Crofoot, Hummel, Garlinger Rol erts. Table 6: R. Foster, Brand- stetter, Frandsen, G. Foster. Table 7: Cortright, C'appon, Lockwood, Van Horn. Absent from picture: Burk- holder. CHESS AND CHECKER Seated: 1.. Wensloff, Bridleman, Ashley, J. Wensloff, Henry, Neubert, Karl. Standing, first row: Babcock, Rizor, Van Houten, Bechtel, Cunningham. Second rote: Shilthroat, Gross, Shultz, l.auhaugh, Tompkins, Haynes, Nevins, F'ruin, Kelly, Tobias, McMillon, Mur- phy, Demond, Curtiss, Haavind, ?' Reinhardt, adviser. Absent from f lure: Bush, Lewis. STAMP CLUB Walton, Hinckley, Cummings, Kinney, Thompson, Camp- bell, Richardson, Mr. Whcster, adviser, Baldwin, Eaton. . AERONAUTICS CLUB Seated: Christy, Brinker. Moses, Yarger, Slocum Standing: Rowley, Mr. Garner, adviser, Gordon, Carpenter. Absent from picture. Maurer, Stebbins, Hotchkiss, Fuller, Duff, Carney, Barber, Adams, Boorom, Andrus. BOOK CLUB—Witches: I). Cold ren, Norton, Chandler “Little Women -. Foster, Lawrence, Carl Boyes, Eaton. Tom Sawyer: Partridge, Summers, Althouse, Foster. Center back: M. Coldren, M Millon, Woodmansee. College group: Furrow, Marble, Ketcham, Shannon, Whitmore. Stand- ing: Schantz, La Homedieu, Hampton, Helmer. Newton. Absent from picture: Fisher, Hill. McGregor, Warner, Tinker, Tompkins, Rasey, Miss Robson, adviser KNOW HASTINGS— First row: Allen, Pranshka, C lark, Stauffer, McClelland, Magoon. Second row: Coldren, Knickerbocker, Belson, Ellsworth, McCormick, Doyle. Matthews, Laubaugh, Pease, Edmonds, Cook, Benedict, L. Hallock. Third row: Mr. Damson, adviser. Moody, McMillon. Martin, Nash. Bump, Keller. Thompson, Casey, Sweet, Kelly, VandeVelde. Williams, A. Hallock, Absent from picture: Raymond, Kidder. VARSITY CLUB— First row: Keeler. Ironside, Kurr. Wellfare, Kenyon. Lord, Wagner, Garrison, Wilcox, Pierce. Second row: Coach Bennett, Bush, M. Thomas, Francisco, Smith, Banash. Lane, Hathaway, Settles, Manker, R. Thomas. Tompkins, Coleman, Coggins. Absent from picture: Ottosen, Kelly. This club elected the following officers: president, Louis Wensloff; vice president, Jerald Curtiss; treasurer, Jack Rizor, secre- tary, Loren Lewis. Mr. Reinhardt was adviser. STAMP CLUB Attention, all ye people! Here's a little in- formation on the Stamp Club, wanna hear? Just lean this way then! “Stamp collecting is the king of hobbies”, agree all members of the club. Once you're started; you save every stamped envelope you spy that looks different. Trades, auctions, questionaires, and reports on various types of stamps all enter in during the club hours. The club has as its officers: president. Jack Walton; secretary, Lewis Hinckley; treasurer. Iris Baldwin. Club adviser was Mr. Wheater. AERONAUTICS CLUB “Oh, let’s humor her and play in the sand pile, we can figure out those winglift ratios when we get home!” The kindergarten boys who make such remarks as this are destined to belong to the Aeronautics Club when they reach high school. During the year the aeronautics club has discussed the avaition field and made model airplanes. In March members were given roughly cut airplane models by the government. These were finished off and assembled to be used for airplane identification training. Officers for the year were as follows: presi- dent, James Moses; vice president, Edward Brinker; secretary, Charles Fuller; treasurer, Richard Yarger; and club reporter, Bonnie Boorom. The club was sponsored by Mr. Garner. BOOK CLUB One of the most interesting clubs to those who love literature in all its various phases is the Book Club. The club spent a very pros- perous year under the sponsorship of Miss Ruth Robson. Barbara Shannon has acted as president, with Helen Carl as secretary and treasurer. Among the interesting and enter- taining things done by the club this year was an original play entitled “Memories of the Book Shelf”. The entire club participated in it before a student audience. Mrs. W. R. Cook talked to the club on book collections, and at Christmas time Miss Jean Barnes read “The Thin Santa Claus”. The club has reviewed various new books including My Sister and I , “The Snow Goose , and “White Cliffs”. KNOW HASTINGS CLUB So you want to see the world, eh? Well, brother, I magine you haven’t even seen your own home town yet. Have you ever explored the interior of the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company’s factory? And have you ever been through the jail and court house? You probably have if you’re a member of the Know Hastings Club. Other places visited were: Banghart's Bakery. Strand Theatre, Hastings City Bank. Banner Office, fire de- partment, and the fish hatchery. Officers for the club w-ere: president, Donald Clark; vice president, Ardeth Williams; secretary and reporter, Helen Thompson; treasurer, Chester McMillon; adviser, Mr. Damson. VARSITY CLUB The purpose of the Varsity Club is to raise the standards of athletics in Hastings High School. Special committees were: candy com- mittee to sell candy at the games, Kelly, Iron- side, Well fare; play committee to produce a varsity club play, Wilcox, Thomas; program committee for programs during athletic sea- sons' Kenyon, Bush, Lane; varsity night com- mittee for a dinner after or before a main athletic event, Myers, Goggins, Thomas, Manker, Hill; entertainment committee to arrange for dances, skating parties, etc., Wagner, Kurr, Pierce; elegibility committee to acquaint the teachers and students with rules of elegibility, Lane, Kenyon, Myers; schedule committee to assist in making out schedule, write other schools, etc., Thomas for football. Banash for track. Lane for tennis, Kenyon for basketball, Keeler for cross country. Pierce for baseball, and Ironside for golf. Officers for the first semester w-ere: president, William Lord; vice president. Jack Wagner: secretary, Raymond Kenyon; treas- urer. William Garrison. Second semester officers were: president. Jack Wagner; vice president. Kenneth Lane; secretary, Raymond Kenyon; treasurer, William Kelly. Coach Bennett sponsored the club SHOP CLUB Go ahead and look all through the annual if you want to, but you wont’ find a picture of the Shop Club. It is a modest group of fel- lows who don’t care for the honor of having their pictures in the public eye. Their main desire is to work with their hands, to make articles for practical purposes. Each member has the liberty of making anything he desires, provided he can get his materials from the priorities board and can find time in one hour a month to complete his project. Their president is George Anderson and their re- porter, Merle Hendershot. The club is sponsored by Mr. Conklin. RECORD CLUB The Record Club is sponsored primarily for the students to appreciate and learn interpre- tation of music. The club divides its interests among classical music, comedy or semi-classi- cal, and popular music, both sweet and swing. Although under the leadership of Hastings High’s orchestra and band leader, Mr. Mine, most of the meetings are conducted by the president, Alden Burgess, who is himself quite an accomplished musician. At the beginning of the year the following officers were elected : Alden Burgess, president; Anita Lobdell, vice president: Elaine Winslow, secretary-treasurer. The students help to prepare the program for the following month. Records are assigned which have not been played before the club. RECORD CLUB Christie, Bennett Burgess, Wills, Beadle, Hetz, Lord, Crakes, Ayres, Buholtz, Wood, Bab- cock,f Mr! Mine, adviser, Thomas, Brady, C'lark, I arkin, Isenhath, Barger, Edwards, O’Donnell, Winslow, San- lorn, l.obdell. Absent from picture: Wheating, Strickland, Smith. TRAVEL CLUB Bachelder, Burr, Spillane, Smith, Finnic, Miss McEl- wain, adviser, Nash, Smith, Seeber, Cummings, Wierenga, Campbell. JUNIOR RED CROSS KNITTING CLUB First row: Jarman, Tyler, Me, I.aury, Ransom, Brisbin, McC lintock Bump. Second row: Coleman, Cotant, Allerding, Martin, Maurer, Violet Nor- ton, Coats, Townsend, C ole. Third renv: Miss Rowe, adviser. A. Wolff, Ritz- man, Vivian Norton, Oler, Hawblitz, Shellington, Endsley, 1 luckcndubler. Fourth row: Williams, Durbin, Warner, Snyder, Stanley, Haavind, Kinney: Butolph, Colvin. Absent from picture. Link, French, Marshall, Anderson. . . . V— JUNIOR RED CROSS SEWING CLUB -Gerber, Ellsworth, Miss Bachelder, Mrs. Cortright, advisers, Weyerman, Cooper, Mulder, Austin, I look, Coburn, Reed, I. Sherbinske, Harrington, Wallace, Martz, I). Sherbinske, Endsley, Ball. Tebo, Moore. Absent from picture: Shawman, Brinker, Pease, Vandlen, Shurlow, White, Hall, Siefke, I). Wolff, Kidder. ESPERANTO CLUB Miss Kamin- ske, adviser, Gibbs, Barger, Babcock, Salton, Stauffer, Slniltz, Campbell. GIRLS HANDICRAFT -First raw: Rice, Reynolds, Christiansen, Clark, Cook. Second row: Tasker, Jarrard, Benson, Tietz, Gross, Rose, Coleman, Ingram. Third row: Jarman, Pierce, Haynes, Beystrum, Cunningham, Nye, Fourth rote: Doxey, Pursell, l.oppen- thien, French, Miss Leiter, adviser. Absent from picture: Williams, Weeks. GAMES CLUB Forsythe, Bristol Bush, Robinson, Tabor, Van Syckle, (Villons, Hammond, Ferris, Kingsbury. Mr. Burgess, adviser, Babcock, Stanton, Trainor, Struble, Trainor, Tobias, As- pinall, Keeler. . . . V — GUN OWNERS CLUB Brown, B. Brown, Malcolm, Meisenlach. Golden, Benedict, Spun seller. Stamm, Nelson, Haight, Bross, Gray, Mr. Gies, adviser. Hathaway, Texter, Swanson Cook, Schantz, Johnson, Guernsey, Beck, Lewis, Williams, Waters, Scott, Benham. Delnaay, Clinton. Goodyear, Payne. Cari enter. Absent from picture: Townsend, Beckwith, M Keough Troutwine, Wilkins, Keller, McIntyre, Bush, Dolan, Saleno, ( allihan. � A - $ r: e XT , i In this way a'l partake, and a general interest spreads throughout the group. TRAVEL CLUB The Travel Club members participate in varied types of travel interests. In the fall Mrs. R. G. Finnie and Miss McElwain. club sponsor, accompanied the members to Grand Rapids. They visited the Pantlind Hotel, radio station W.L.A.V., the Grand Rapids Press, and the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company and Kindel Company show rooms. Mrs. Richard Gross showed colored movies of Sweden, l'lorida, and W illiamsburg. Mr. Burrell showed moving pictures of Mackinac Island, and Joanne Finnie and Beverly Burr showed postal slides of Florida and North Carolina. F'or the round-up of the year, they hiked through the country with a lunch pail for a cook-out. First semester officers were: president, Mary Louise Spillane; vice president, Marie Nash; secretary, Jean Smith; treasurer, Jo- Anne Finnie; club reporter, Donna Bachelder. Second semester officers were: president, Donna Bachelder; vice president, JoAnne F'innie; secretary. Beverly Burr; treasurer, Mildred Smith, and reporter, Marv Louise Spillane. JUNIOR RED CROSS KNITTING CLUB At the beginning of the first semester, a new club was organized, under the supervi- sion of Miss Rowe, for those interested in Red Cross knitting. Many patriotic girls demon- strated their spirits by joining this club. For the first three meetings, Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. Adrounie gave helpful instructions which were greatly appreciated by the girls. The girls finished seven mufflers and thirteen sweaters the first semester for the unfortunate in Britain. Ellen Bump knitted four sweaters, and Eleanor Jarman followed with two. Not all of the girls were given the oppor- tunity to knit these garments because of the shortage of materials, but all participated in making the dub a success. Officers for the year were: president. Doris Coats; vice president, Gladys Oler; secretary- treasurer, Evelyn Townsend; reporter, Mau- rene Haavind. JUNIOR RED CROSS SEWING CLUB This club was just newly organized last fall, and the membership was limited. The girls spent their time in sewing on wool skirts, layettes, and buntings. These garments were completed by the first part of December. They then received a new shipment of materials. All of the material and thread was fur- nished by the Red Cross. There garments w ere done by machine under the supervision of Mrs. Cortright and Miss Bachelder, club sponsors. Officers for the year were: president, Mar- jorie Reed; vice president, Roselene Cooper; secretary, Mary Ellen Mulder; treasurer, Doris Sherbinske; reporter, Audra Endsley. ESPERANTO CLUB Kiel vi fartas? Tre bone, mi dankas. How are you? Very well, thank you. Is this Greek to you? It should be Esperanto. The members of the Esperanto Club have been translating English into Esperanto and F-speranto into English. The club is under the leadership of Miss Kaminske, adviser, and the following officers: first semester—president, Lois Campbell; vice president, Beverly Shultz; secretary-treasurer, Laura Jean Salton; club reporter, Hazel Stauffer; second semester—president, Har- riett Babcock; vice president, Betty Barger; secretary-treasurer, Hazel Stauffer; reporter, Laura Jean Salton. GIRLS HANDICRAFT CLUB The Girls Handicraft Club wras organized this year under the direction of Miss I.eiter. The activities of this club included leather work, sewing, knitting, needlecraft paper, pottery, and the making of party favors. The officers of the club for both semesters were: president, Agnes Benson; vice president, Jeanette Pierce: secretary, Veta Rice; treas- urer, Maxine Jarman. The interest of the girls in handicraft has made the club a great success. GAMES CLUB The Games Club has had a number o' en- joyable card parties this year. Some bridge, dominoes, and 500 rummy have been at- tempted; but usually the club was divided into groups of four, and most of the tables chose pedro. There have been many close and in- teresting games, but there has been no hair pulled yet. Whenever Mr. Burgess, the adviser, is not required to make a fourth at some table, he goes about the room assisting and giving sug- gestions for variations in play and hints on locating trump in other hands. The following persons served as officers for tl e year: president, Beatrice Bush; vice presi- dent, Nora Gillons; treasurer, Kathryn Trai- nor; club reporter, Beverly Dryer. GUN OWNERS CLUB The Gun Owners Club began the year w ith a big bang, electing John Bush, president; Raymond Nelson, vice president; and Beverly Brown, reporter. First on the target was ail explanation by the adviser, Mr. Gies, on guns and their functions. Later Mr. George Sumner put on an exhibition of trick shooting. When the gun owners had calmed down enough to sit still, they saw movies on conser- vation. The newly elected officers are: presi- dent. Beverly Brown; vice president. Douglas Payne; secretary. Richard Swanson. The club has been kept in-Tac by Mr Gies.