Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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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.

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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.