Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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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

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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