Holland Christian High School - Footprints Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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CLASS PROPI-IECY In the Current edition of the Holland Evening Senlirzel, June 19,1954, of which Billie Van Dyke is editor-in-chief, we find many articles of interest after our long absence. Across the front page is splashed the city-rocking story of a two-car collision on the corner of Sixteenth and Pine Streets. The cars, driven by Donna Ter Haar and Drew Miles, caused considerable damage to the automobiles and surrounding property. Both were given fines for speeding by the right honorable judge Dale Drew. Next to attract our attention is a picture of our young mayor, jack Tirrell, ofliciating at the opening of Holland's new youth center above Bob Fortney's hamburg stand. Reading farther down we hnd that Hollis Brower, chief-wart-remover at Heinz Pickle Company, cut his hnger today while scraping warts from pickles and was rushed to Holland Hospital where Doctor Donald jalving performed a minor operation with Nurses Thurber and Wallace assisting. Fire Chief Don Milewski estimated a loss of 3500 to the Borgman Laundry when fire razed the two-story establishment yesterday. Third column down we find that the honorable and respected Deacon De Wilde was clipped today while returning on bike from an evangelistic meeting. ln the left corner we read that Gerald Klein has been elected as head of the Western Michigan Gas Station Attendants Union. Of interest also is an article telling of test-pilot Jim Van Dyl-:e's just breaking in the new Lockheed Flying Fuselage designed by Chet Timmer. On the social page we find that the annual concert directed by jack Ketchum with Betty Brinkman as star soloist will be held july 10, and that the famous contemporary artist, Phyllis Victor, will present her new series of paintings on the beauty spots of the metropolis of Holland at Douglas Art School next Wednesday evening. On the want-ad page we find: Wanted positiong any kind as long as work is not included by - Earl Borr, and in the lost and found - Lost - a reputation and found - a future for the Senior Class of 1944 Respectfully submitted, THE CLASS PROPHETS. 'A' 'A' i' ir 'A' 'A' 'A' 'k 'A' 'A' 'A' i'

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'A' it 'k i' i' i' CLASS Wl1.L We, the class of '44, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby bequeath and leave the following to posterity: Jack Tirrell leaves his leadership to the next best man. Fred De Wilde leaves his bike to anyone who can fix it. Gertrude Chrispell leaves her dresses to anyone who can lill them. Donal Lindholm leaves his scientific mind to Frank-einstein. Lewis Borgman leaves second base in a mess of cigar butts and candy wrappers. Norma Albers leaves her keyboard to Mary Jeanne Van Appledorn. Richard Wolters leaves his physique to Walt Hudzik. Judy Hoffman leaves jocks oHice. Paul Gillette leaves his brief case to Roger Kempers. Warren Eding leaves his Wanderlust to Jack London. Margaret Hartman leaves her Hddle to Jay Weener. jack Ketchum leaves for Route 4. Drew Miles. leaves in a cloud of dust. Gerald Klein leaves 20 pounds to coaCh's commando course. Mary Ann Naber leaves her initials to Mary Ann Nies. Tim Harrison leaves his long list of activities to Bob Stoppels. Eleanor Reed leaves her minutes to the clock. Alvin Dozeman leaves English Class -- at last. Earl Borr leaves his dead eye to Ken Zuverink. Barb Stickles leaves her giggling- we hope, Marv Van Eck resigns his post as Mr. Riemersma's chief advisor. Dale Vanden Brink donates the best of his jokes to Mr. Chapman. Merrill Victor leaves his Algebra III book to destiny. Shirley Visser leaves her speaking ability to next year's Daniel Webster. Mary Lou Williams leaves her heart with the junior Class. Mr. Damson leaves for the Navy. Prof Hanson leaves for his large ranch in the north. Mrs. Donivan leaves her quiet nature to the bookshelves. Miss Geiger leaves her desk to a file clerk. Class of 44 leaves Miss Calvert their deepest appreciation. Mr. Camburn and Paul Jr. leave on their annual concert tour. We leave Miss Rogers a pick and shovel. We hereby claim these truths to be self-evident and leave as sole administrator Mr. Riemersma. if i' 1' ir i' 'A'

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SCHOOL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Opening of school. Two new teachers are added to the Senior High faculty. First football game won by Holland against Allegan. Ambitious students go over top in Third War Loan Drive. Holland High Herald again is judged international first place in Quill and Scroll. OCTOBER Senior Class sets new record in maga- zine campaign, selling 33,948 of maga- zine subscriptions. Hard working salesmen are the highest in the United States. Teachers' Institute, bringing welcome rest to overstudious scholars. The football team continues their amaz- ing record. NOVEMBER Mr. Geerlings leaves our employ to teach at the Hope College A. S. T. P. unit. We welcome Mr. Camburn, the new Physics teacher. The Biology department sponsors a Milkweed Pod Drive for defense purposes. Orchestra and choir present concert featuring outstanding soloists. Traditional Armistice Day program is given with recognition going to grad- uates now serving in World War II. DECEMBER Basketball team starts a successful sea- son by edging out Allegan 42 to 29. Christmas program again an outstand- ing success and many needy families are provided with food and clothing. Senior Class party, appropriately en- titled Victory Blowoutu is attended by many Seniors. Christmas Vacation - at last! JANUARY Senior Play organization started with announcement of cast and business staff, composed of over-ambitious Seniors. Basketball team continues their good work and names their co-captains. First semester ends with exams-Oh me! Oh my! FEBRUARY New members are taken into Quill and Scroll, with Prof Hanson occupying a prominent place. Over-zealous students have trouble keeping their New Year's resolutions to study harder. Horizon Club gives annual winter party, The Snow Shuffle. MARCH All-time high in attendance is set at the Senior Play, Junior Miss. Annual Mardi Gras is held in Women's Literary Club. Senior Class out of their abundance gives 33150 to the Holland High Herald, and 3150 to the American Red Cross. APRIL Speech students present numerous one- act plays. Intramural basketball comes to a bloody hnish. Holland Hospital reports a remarkable increase in cases of broken legs and arms. Spring sports teams start off their re- spective seasons in a very impressive fashion. MAY Postponed Red Cross concert is finally given. Athletic assembly is held, honoring our high school athletes. Caucus. Election Day. Conference meets in tennis and track. JUNE Senior Day held in spite of adverse conditions. Baccalaureate exercises are held with Seniors looking very dignified in caps and gowns. Commencement exercises, and the class of 1944 leaves the confines of Holland High School. t i' 'k 'A' 'k 'A' 'A' 'k 'A' 'k 'A' 'A'