Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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THE HOT AND COLD SEPTEMBER 3. Students gleefully (?) return to school after summer vacation. 11. Myers chosen to lead student body. 20. Grid opener lost to Eaton Rapids, 19-18. 27. Late rally fails to beat Greenville, 26-20. OCTOBER 4. Saxons discover how victory tastes; Grand Ledge downed, 30-0. 8. Over 400 egos collapse — I. Q. tests. 11. St. Augustine eleven mauled, 25-0. 18. Charlotte pigskin squad upsets locals, 25-0. 19. Spotlight on Broadway illuminates H. H. S. talents in revival of prewar entertainment. -4-25. Toil takes a holiday — teachers’ institute. NOVEMBER 8. Last grid contest; lost to Belding, 6-0. 14-15. Parents come to see how other half lives — open house. 16. Boys Union Council throws school party, “Fall Ball.” 18. Debate team takes opener from Augusta. 29. Ionia falls to locals in cage opener, 42-24. DECEMBER 3. Charlotte basketeers barely escape defeat, 28-24. 3. Kazoo State High gains split with local debaters. 15. Teachers entertain citizens at annual carol service. 21. Two-week Christmas lay-off begins. 25. Hostile weather fails to stop annual arrival of St. Nicholas. JANUARY 3. C. R. Central squeezed by Brozakmen, 29-27. 6. Christmas vacation, as must all good things, comes to an end. 14. Debaters beat Grand Ledge to qualify for district eliminations. 24. The battle’s half won — semester ends.

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Teacher Terminology Mr. John Amey, A.B., Commercial Roger! Mr. G. Avery Aten, A.B., A.M., Manual Arts “If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Miss Jean Barnes, A.B., Librarian Remember, u e don’t talk here. Mr. Joseph Brozak, B.S., Boys’ Physical Education and Coaching I'm not prepared hut —” Mrs. Ruth Burrell, A.B., A.M., Asst. Librarian “I’m just too lenient with you, that’s all.” Miss Mary Campbell, B.S., Art “You’re acting just like the junior high people. Mr. Carl Damson, A.B., A.M., Social Science and English “When I was a boy —” Miss Alice Dontje, B.S., Home Economics “You’ll have to rip it out. Mr. Tac Gies, B.S., A.M., Biology and Mathematics “What are you — a bunch of yokels?” Mr. Charles Govin, B.S., Manual Arts “All right!” Mr. Alfred Hinckley, A.B., Speech and English More volume, people.” Miss Emily McElwain, A.B., A.M., English and Journalism “Now class, let’s get settled.” Mrs. Mary Payne, A.B., Home Economics “Now, girls! Mr. Herbert Reinhardt, A.B., A.M., Social Science “Let’s get on the ball now. Miss Ruth Robson, A.B., English It's corking good.” Mr. Wright Sim, M.S., Apprentice Training Co-ordinator “Fine thing!” Mrs. Jane Sim, A.B., Commercial “You’ll have to give me some cookies for that Mr. Edwin L. Taylor, A.B., A.M., Principal and Latin “Morning announcements.” Mr. Anton Turkal, A.B., Asst. Coach and Civics “Quiet, you guys!” Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood, A.B., A.M., Dean of Girls and English I’ve got an idea! Mr, Lyle Vanderbrook, B.S., Mathematics and Farm Shop “Only 75 problems for tonight. Mr. Lewis Hine, B.S., A.M., Instrumental Music and History “How about that! Mrs. Corinne VanTyne, B.S., Girls Physical Education When I say this, I don’t mean this! Mr. Fred Jones, A.B., A.M., Asst. Principal and Head of Science Dept. “When democracy fails, autocracy prevails.” Mr. Theodore Knopf, B.S., A.M., ocational Agriculture “I’ll have to think it over.” Mr. Stanley Wheater, A.B., A.M., Speech and Social Science “The next speaker will be —’’ Mr. Warren Williams, B.S., Vocal Music “Use your diaphragm.

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OF THE BLUE AND GOLD FEBRUARY 12. Locals eliminated in district debate tourney at Lansing. 14. Five H. H. S. students compete for Pepsi-Cola scholarships. 14. Hastings and Belding share league basketball title. 15. Hollister, Burns reign over Heartbeat Hop, G. L. B. party. MARCH 1. “It’s a Long Lane” played by seniors. 6. Basketball campaign ended by Eaton Rapids at district tournament. 8. Music and speech departments put on WKZO radio broadcast. 21. Freshmen, sophomores participate in declamation contests. 24. Yellow roses and candles mark Honor Society initiation. APRIL 3. Five hundred and fifty careers in the making—Vocations Day. 4-7. Easter vacation gives students a quick breather. 11. Spring Swing, school dance, given by F. F. A. 15. Kalamazoo, Three Rivers swamped in first track meet at Kazoo. 25. School musical talent displayed at annual Band Follies. 26. Michigan high school thinclads gather here for Hastings Relays. MAY 2. Juniors, seniors dance under stars at J-Hop. 3-8. Spring music festivals entertain state. 7. Charlotte and Hastings show the way in regional track meet. 10. Junior class forgets scenery in producing “Our Town.” 24. Cindermen reach climax of season in state meet. JUNE 1. Seniors admonished and inspired at Baccalaureate Service. 5. Seniors produce smash hit on Class Night program. 6. Commencement Exercises — end of the long, long trail — or else beginning.