Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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3f oreUicufc In 1086 A. D. William I ordered a Dooms- day Book to be compiled for the purpose of learning about the Saxons who comprised his realm. Now in 1945, 859 years later, we, the gradu- ating Saxons of Hastings High School, have compiled this Doomsday Book so that we may have some record of our activities and our friends. September 5 — last year for seniors at brain factory began. 11 — finally a little sister! (boy-girl assem- blies). 22 — Frandsen’s boys beat Eaton Rapids 12-0. 29 — “Blue Friday” — H.H.S. lost to (at) Greenville 6-18. October 2 — strained brain on Otis tests. 4 — Hi-Y District Conference here. 13 — unlucky day celebrated by Jinx Jump. 19-20 — two-day vacation (M.E.A. Regional Conference). 23 — H.H.S. swooned — Otto Schacht here. 27 — tied 6-6 with Allegan. November 14 — Foster elected league half-back. 16 — found “Examiner” in locker. 17 — Seniors had “Heart Trouble.” 22 — Hunters Hop sponsored by B. U. C. 23-24 — Turkey vacation. December 1—first basketball game at Charlotte (27-29 — C’s favor). 4 — bought Doomsday Book (bought re- ceipt really). 5 — burned midnight oil — term papers due. 12 — Schools-at-War Flag raised. 17 — Teachers Club carol service. l — had special carol service in study hall. 22 — Choir caroled in halls at 3:45. 22 — Christmas vacation started 4:04 P.M. January 8 — back to school. 16 — F.S.C. introduced Courtesy Month. 17-18-19 — vocational conference here. 26 — Dramatics class presented “Witchin’ Racket.” 26 — Semester ended. February 16 — B.B. game at Belding, final tally — H.H.S. led 39-32. 17 — all-school dance — “Winter Whirl.” 21 — fire prevention talk by Emmet Cox. March 1 — first issue of Fortnight in ’45. 2-3 — B.B. tournament at Charlotte. 7 — B.B. league meeting, Dolan and Foster elected on first team. 15 — not only income tax day but dues day. 16 — B.B. letters awarded; Coleman, cap- tain-elect. Cheerleaders’ letters awarded; Kenyon, captain-elect. 30-2 — Easter vacation. April 6 — girls’ choice! Sadie Hawkins dance. 13 — junior play, “Sunrise by Request.” 13 — track meet at Grand Rapids Central. 18 — Coach Reinhardt and fellas went to B. C. Central. 23 — vocations day. 27 — league baseball game at Belding. May 4 — Juniors entertained seniors at J-Hop. 19 — regional track meet. June 3 — Baccalaureate 4:00 at Central. 7 — Class Night. 8 — school out — seniors have A.M. off. 8 — Seniors take final steps at 2:00.

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1 y 4 5 Published by the members of the lournalism Class Art Work by members of the Art Class Hastings High School, Hastings, Michigan Photography by the Wise Photo Shop, Hastings, Michigan Printing by the Hastings Commercial Printers, Hastings, Michigan Engravings by the Jahn and Ollier Engraving Company, Chicago, Illinois

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We, the outgoing seniors of ’45, citizens of tomorrow, dedicate this yearbook to our school that has been so much a part of our lives the past four years anti that in some ways has made each of us a better person. May it ever be a living monument to the American way of life and education.