Holland High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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IRENE. VAN ZANTEN-Willingness to clo things is a great virtue ancl when you aclol to that the other abilities that lrene possesses, you have a perfect girl. ALBERT VAN ZOEREN-lf the class were to vote on the best' naturecl boy there could be but one result, Al would win unanimously. l-lis cheery smile ancl jokes have won him a place in the hearts of all. LENA VISSER-Sl-.els little, but shels sweet. These worcls really -describe Lena. She is very much interested in Domestic Art Work. HENRY WALTERS-The one year that he has been in l-ligh School he has been very active. Among other things he is a member of the I-ligh School Band, which has made such a reputation for itself. HENRY ZWEERING-A man of ten- acious purpose. For three years he has been ra member of the l-ligh School base ball team, holding the positions of short- stop ancl third base. During the last two seasons he has been captain ancl manager of the team.

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JAMES VAN ARK-The tallest boy in the class. He won favor of all teachers by his smile that never' comes off. Popular with everybody. Leader of boy scouts. - LILLIAN VAN DYKE-She has won many friends by her jolly manner and friendly ways. As a member of the literary board she has shown her ability in a literary sphere. ELDA VAN PUTTEN-During the one year Elcla hats been with us she has entered so gladly ancl so willingly into all of our plans that we have come to realize time and again how much we owe their success to her. FRANKLIN VAN RY-A jolly good , fellow in every way. As an athlete he is in the front rank. l'lis Hspeecln has gained for him ta place at the front in every sphere. ALBERT VANSELOW-Percy is one of the studious boys of the class. l-le is especially interested in science and has been one of the organizers and the presi- dent of the Scientific Research Club. l-le is considered an authority on all matters related to Chemistry and Physics. 21

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Class History 3 5 5 5 5 7 3 5'OX7Xf at the close of our High School life we the Seniors of 1915, S lv Z3 1 E4 look back with joy and sorrow over the last four years. VVe ,QI .f. joyfully welcome the thoughts of our good times and of friend- ? ships gained with our instructors, as well as with our fellows, Zwwnwwzgg but we cannot help but sense a feeling of regret when we realize .gf ' ' that all this has ended and our individual interests from now on jg . ,QQ will be divided. 3, ji ' The memory of our hrst year when we were green Fresh- .Z. iesv always brings a smile to our faces. How ludicrous we must '?'5 f Z '5 3 3 f have looked! How foolish and ignorant we felt, as we stalked about the building assuming a lordly appearance, but really shaking in our boots! VVith what reverence we did look up to the Seniors and how grateful we were if they should condescend to smile upon us! The first thing we did as a class was to elect officers. That first class meeting was not very quiet or orderly but at last we succeeded in electing these ofhcersz Pres., Malo Dickg Sec., Marian Hanseng Treas., Herbert Cookg Class Patron, Mr. Brainerd. Later, after the resignation of Mr. Brainerd and Mr. Cook, Miss Masten and john Post were chosen to hll the vacancies. As a matter of course the Sophs had their sport with us. The boys con- stantly arrived at school with coats turned inside out, trousers up to their knees, and ties about their armsg while others were detained in the park to recite nursery rhymes or sing songs. This was all bravely endured. Vfe were ushered early into the social activities of the school for on Get. l3 the Sophomores honored us with a l-lallowe'en party in the Maccabee, Hall. The hall was appropriately decorated and many pleasing games were played, Mr. Fell winning the honors for the broadest grin. The grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Fell, after which delicious refreshments were served. The attempted disturbance and the stealing of cakes by the upper classmen only increased the excitement. ln May a picnic was given at the Castle in honor of the Sophs. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and the eats', were heartily welcomed. An Indian war dance about a Fire was the great feature of this event. The next year the class assembled in Miss Masten's room for the annual election of officers. The following were chosen: Pres., John XNhelang Vice Pres., Olive Bertschg Sec. and Treas., Marian Hansen. Of course, Miss Mas- ten was re-elected unanimously. This year we felt more at ease and in November we welcomed the Fresh- men with a party in the Harrington Hall. A program was arranged, which worked out exceedingly well. The faculty was imitated and the smaller mem- bers were allowed to enter a Kindergarten class, taught by Bert Van Ark. All this was made more impressive by costume. Anna Lundberg also con- tributed a recitation. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert led the grand march and refresha ments suggestive of Thanksgiving were served. Everyone especially enjoyed the small pumpkin pies and the cider. Friday evening, Nov. Slst, the class entertained at the home of Cordon Oltmans for the Lowell basket ball girls and our girls. Many pleasing games were played and it was here that Bert Van Ark won the title of Class Comedian. After refreshments we Uwearily plodded our homeward wayu thru the small hours of the morning. One freezing night in February the class assembled at the City llall where we boarded hay racks and were conveyed to blames Mill's home, which was kindly set at our disposal for the evening. llow delighted we all were when we reached the warm house after attempting to get our blood tu circu- 23