Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD First rou: J. Moore, Zuttcrmcistcr, L. Campbell, Bcv. Myers, Duckcr. Second rou: Miss Dontje, adviser, A. O'Con- nor, Drake, Spiris, A. Salton. Third rou: V. Webb, Richards, Nielsen, Hollister, W'alldorff, Thompson, presiding. Absent from picture: Mrs. Hamilton, adviser. FACULTY-STUDENT COUNCIL First row: L. Campbell, Cortright, Walton, Burns, N. Davey, T. Dolan, presiding. Second rou-: Duckcr, D. VanHorn, Loraine Schant:, Frandscn, Casey, Hathaway. Third rou-: Mr. Jones, adviser; Hewitt, A. O’Connor, Groos, Cordes, Spillane. Fourth row: Malcolm, McDonald, Robert Branch, Christiansen. Absent from picture: P. Myers, Bush, Rivers, Powell, D. Cain, Coldren. BOYS I INION COUNCIL Foster, chairman; Mr. Taylor, adt iser; Henry, Schantx, T Dolan, Thomas, Frandsen, Coleman.

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Glafeterians, CustuMans, tlilmuians At the west end of the lower hall amidst the clattering of pans and the aroma of de- licious dishes we find Mrs. Donna Harrington and Mrs. Marshall Schantz. Mrs. Harrington has been with us for eight years, Mrs. Schantz starting only this year. They have both done a grand job in preparing the daily lunches, in keeping the cafeteria spic and span, and, in general, making it a desirable place in which to eat. Any owner of a meal ticket will testify to this, as it is by them that they are best- known and liked. The well-kept and clean appearance of high school is due to the conscientious work of the custodians. Through the efforts of Mr. Ernest Hayes, Mr. Lawrence Potter, Mr. Ben Campbell, Mr. Royal Hayes, and Tom Dolan our school has gained a reputation for its cleanliness. It is hard to realize the amount of work put forth by them, but lights found burning early in the morning until late at night prove that they are really on the job. If the students in future years would co-oper- ate with them, they may be sure it would be appreciated. Their friendliness and ability to get along with the students result in their be- ing liked by all. The library, which is under the direction of Miss Jean Barnes, is a very important part of this school. Mrs. Esther Grohe cleans and mends the books when we are careless with them. Beverly Bradford and Joan Leffler have been library assistants after school this year. Without the guidance of Miss Barnes students would have difficulty in obtaining data to complete their assignments. Their willingness to assist and help students and the public alike is appreciated much more than is shown. Miss Barnes also supervises the three-week sophomore library study class in addition to her numerous other duties. Her one fast rule is “Silence is golden,” to which everyone con- forms or returns to the session room. Aiuninistration Besides the Board of Education and teachers we must have an administration which is al- ways on the job to keep the daily routine of our school running smoothly. We have an extremely busy man of unusual ability for our superintendent. He is very well- known throughout the state for fighting for the rights of the small schools. His schedule is endless, and his duties are done well. Let me introduce Mr. David A. VanBuskirk. Next meet our principal, Mr. Edwin L. Taylor. To most of you he really needs no in- troduction, for almost everyone has met him at some time for any number of reasons(?). Mr. Taylor teaches Latin and third-hour boys’ gym, has second hour study hall, and also is a bus driver. Mr. Fred Jones is the assistant principal. Be- sides administrative duties he represents the faculty on the Faculty-Student Council, teaches chemistry and physics, and has charge of sixth-hour study hall. The office is very well managed by Mrs. Dorothy Guthrie. She is our superintendent’s secretary. The work of the office is so much that it is necessary for Mrs. Guthrie to have an assistant. Miss Beatrice Bush ably works in this capacity.

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GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD Every girl attending Hastings High School automatically becomes a member of this league. The girls from each class, in turn, elect three representatives to act on the board. The purpose of this organization is to pro- mote social life and further a democratic spirit among the girls. A “Big Sister assembly was held this year at which all new and freshman girls were given an upperclassman, or “Big Sister,” to help them get acquainted and learn the ways of high school. A Sadie Hawkins dance was sponsored by the Girls League Board and Girl Reserves jointly. It was the first dance of this type ever given in H. H. S. Officers of this year’s board are: president, Agnes Thompson; vice-president, Merilyn Zuttermeister; secretary, Joan Moore; treasurer, Beverly Myers. The faculty advisers are Miss Dontje and Mrs. Burrell. Mrs. Hamilton was also an adviser but because of ill health had to resign from the board. ♦ ♦ FACULTY-STUDENT COUNCIL The council is made up of representatives from freshman and sophomore homerooms, officers of the junior and senior classes, com- missioners, representatives from F. F. A., B. U. C., and G. L. B., the student athletic treasurer, and a faculty member. Mayor Dolan was in charge, and officers were elected as follows: vice-chairman, Milo Coldren; secretary, Lois Campbell; treasurer, Jim Burns. Phil Frandsen, public service chief, was put in charge of waste paper collection. A stamp and bond committee was organized by the council with George Walton as chair- man. Every Tuesday brought the plea for greater sales of stamps and bonds from George Wal- ton or Jim Burns, and Thursdays, a plea for waste paper by Phil Frandsen. At the beginning of the second semester these officers were chosen: vice-chairman, Fred McDonald; secretary, JoAnne Finnie; treas- urer, Dick Feldpausch. The new class officers were also present. A courtesy month was set up during which a court was formed. Traffic Commissioner John Malcolm and his able-bodied assistants held order throughout the school. All violators of the courtesy rules were tried before Chief Justice Paul Myers and the court. If found guilty, certain privileges were removed for a time. This court was continued the rest of the year. ♦ ♦ BOYS UNION COUNCIL The Boys Union Council was under the guidance of President Dick Foster, Vice-presi- dent Jim Coleman, Sergeant-at-arms Shirley Henry, and Mr. Taylor, adviser. In the first week of school the council put on a get-acquainted assembly to introduce the freshmen to the rest of the school. The as- sembly was conducted as a quiz with the teachers as contestants and freshman names for the questions. The losers, in order from the lowest to the highest, were to be put in charge of pep assemblies for the coming year. Next on the list of activities was the fall dance, “Hunters Hop,” with different boys’ or- ganizations as the committees. The Hi-Y was in charge of refreshments, the F.F.A., decora- tions, and the B. U. C., the rest of the details. The second semester administration changed with Jim Coleman, president, because Dick Foster was elected senior class president and couldn’t hold both positions. The semester continued with little activity radiating from B. U. C., as they seemed to be resting on their laurels.