Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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Wishing to get authoritative data on all the faculty, the editor sent out a photographer and reporter to get the “goods.” What they got was rather unexpected but also rather amusing. Nevertheless we submit this unbiased report, and hope we still may graduate. These three jolly boys, Mr. Knopf, Mr. Vander- brook, and Mr. Gies, stopped laughing at Mr. Gies’s jokes just long enough for the photographer to snap the shutter. It is rumored that Mr. Van- derbrook likes to amuse his horses by telling them of his solid geometry class. Those jokes we men- tioned really saved the day for Mr. Knopf’s ag class the year the corn crop failed. The photographer interrupted this cozy group, Mr. Turkal, Mr. Damson, and Mr. Reinhardt, of the social science department, deep in discussion of Mr. Damson's past experience as night club bouncer. Even though Mr. Reinhardt’s room is far from a night club, he too practices the old art. Mr. Turkal, a newcomer to the group, is catching on fast. His bouncing technique has already landed several students in the office. As heads of the fine arts department, we find Mr. Williams, off-hours tumbler; Miss Campbell, experienced tractor driver; and Mr. Hine, former barber. They now teach vocal music, art, and instrumental music, respectively. Their broad smiles no doubt come from hearing Miss Camp- bell tell about her cruise with Mrs. Burrell. She had the extra-special suite and ate at the captain’s table. She had no idea of her destination, but with a set-up like that, who cares? (Who remem- bers the Hine-Williams act which almost asphyxi- ated the revived Spotlight?) Mr. Fowler, it seems, was caught like a politi- cian with both hands in the pork barrel trying to make off with one of Mrs. Sim’s typewriters. Mrs. Sim was very indifferent, mentioning that the ma- chine was only a Remington. Mr. Sim, who wasn’t involved at all, stepped in anyway, recall- ing that the commercial department must stick together. [ [ [ [ [

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.] J- J J J J J J J J J J J J J J ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION —At the head of our entire school system is the board of Education. If it were not for the func- tions of this group of citizens, we would have, in short, no school. But since the laws of Michigan have seen fit for us to attend, we can thank the board for making our stay as pleasant at it has been. The board has undergone almost a com- plete change since last year. Mrs. Homer Smith and Dr. A. B. Gwinn came on it last July. In November Howard Frost replaced Hubert Cook, who retired because of his health, and in December, E. W. Parmalee succeeded Harold Foster, who moved to East Lansing. Charles Faul is the only mem- ber remaining from last year's board. Superintendent D. A. VanBuskirk is com- pleting his twenty-fifth year of service with our school system. During this time it has come to be recognized as one of the best in Michigan. SCHOOL BOARD — Mr. E. NX’. I'armalcc, Mr. Howard Frost, Mrs. Mildred Smith, Dr. A. B. Clwinn, Mr. Charles Faul, Mr. D. A. Van Busktrlc. EDWIN L. TAYLOR — Students com- templating an evening of study may think that they are about the busiest people in school. They may be, but for one exception; that is principal E. L. Taylor. As if the headaches of principalship were not enough, Mr. Taylor takes an active interest in the promotion of athletics and has spent un- counted hours on this annual. His desk, piled high with work, is a familiar sight to all who have called at his office for an admit slip, help on registration, or perhaps infor- mation about college. FRED S. JONES — As assistant principal Fred S. Jones can often be seen working over his ledgers, straightening out the class fi- nances which harried class officers fre- quently throw into utter confusion. Besides this administrative work, Mr. Jones is well known for his physics and chemistry classes. A well known proponent of the Ford, his classes sparkle with humor, and all those who have been in them come away with a much greater knowledge of what he fondly calls the “basic principles.”

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J T What Mrs. Henry, an ex-campus queen, is do- ing in the same picture with Mr. Hanson, a former plumber, is more than we know, but they are probably keeping their phys. ed. marks on the normal curve. While Mr. Hanson’s office appears comfortable, there is something missing, no pin-up pictures. Perhaps someone will give him a snap of a musclebound gorilla suitable for a full back next J J fall. Don’t let the unusually neat appearance of the kitchen deceive you. Our home ec. department heads, Miss Dontje and Mrs. Payne, are just as human as you and I, but they decided that they would break the established precedent for the sake of the Doomsday Book. Long hours spent slaving over a hot soda fountain proved to be excellent preparation for their respective positions. J J J J J J J J J The next group is just finishing another session of choosing books for the back shelf. All are well qualified for the job, Miss McElwain in the liter- ary field, having worked for the Banner; Miss Britten, who at one time “went steady” with a mortician, adds the sober atmosphere; Mr. Wheater, with an ability to classify, as his army experiences reveal; Miss Robson, with her theory, if one wants to read a book badly enough he will get it somewhere; Miss Barnes, with her ability to show disapproval by dirty looks, acquired when she taught Latin; and Mrs. Underwood, in making it a unanimous decision, having learned the art of gracefully agreeing. Mr. Gilbert, a one time electrician, and Mr. Aten, noted softball catcher, both of the indus- trial arts department, were discovered discussing the possibility of getting the shop sink cleaned. Recalling, however, that the dirt probably had a history to it they returned to a more practical discussion of the finer points of making their posi- tion on a subject absolutely clear to any student. YE FACULTY