Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1940 volume:

i 1940 MILESTONE GORDON I. VAN WYK EDITOR ROBERT T. DYKSTRA BUSINESS MANAGER HOPE COLLEGE PUBLISHED BY THE JUNIOR CLASS 1940 HOLLAND, MICHIGAN MILEJTON CONTENTS Administration Classes Societies Activities Athletics Page 18 Page 28 Page 56 Page 70 Page 92 DEDICATION In grateful recognition of the high standard of academic work she has held before us by her scholarly atti- tude and for her guidance toward a truer appreciation of culture, we, the class of nineteen hundred forty-one, dedicate our MILESTONE OF 1940 to Miss Metta J. Ross FOREWORD The school year 1939-1940 has been one of advance on all fronts. In point of enrollment, we can boast of the largest registration in our history. Bringing to glad fruition the work of many years, the Association of Ameri- can Universities placed Hope College upon the list of fully approved institu- tions. This, to my mind, was the crown- ing achievement of the year. On the spiritual side, was a noteworthy Week of Prayer conducted by our most prom- inent alumnus, Dr. S. M. Zwemer. The M.I.A.A. Basketball Championship was the climax of our athletic program. In the field of improved relations with our churches, we record a visit to the campus by the Consistorial Union of Grand Rapids, three hundred strong; also the annual visit of 750 young men and women from the Classes of Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Kalamazoo. A new venture was the Saturday night radio programs over station WOOD. Nor should we forget the beginning of our financial campaign for campus improvements. Interest in it has been aroused in every part of our Reformed Church. We are confident that at least a part of the program can be brought to completion in 1941. Wynand Wichers President WYNAND WICHERS President A.B., Hop-c College A.M . University o! Michigan L.L.D., Hope College Knight of the Order of Orange Nassau z. -K-V.f ?i WBBMHi 'M? P R.0P0 5LD 5 CILNCL BUILDING H.OPL COLLLGL Holland Michigan KNLCHT WCAR.TY 4- THEBA‘JD. J.NC ' ' A R.CHI T F.C.T3 I ADMINISTRATION HOPE COLLEGE MILESTONE 1940 . . . FACULTY . . . HENRY BAST Instructor in Roligious Education . . . A. B. Hope College . . . B. D. Western Theo- logical Seminary . . . College Pastor . . . Youth Counsellor of the Synod of Chicago . . for several years director of the Westminster Summer Camp. LAURA A. BOYD Professor of German . A. B Tarkio College ...A M. Missouri State Uni- versity travelled extensively in Europe one of the faculty counsellors of Pan- Hellenic . . . arranges the college social calendar . . . sponsors German Club. PAUL J. BROUWER Assistant to the President . . . A B Hope College ...AM Northwestern University . . . Instructor in English . . . Director of Personnel . . . chief contactor and inter- viewer of prospective students . . . Faculty Advisor of the Anchor. ELIZABETH F. CONNOR Assistant Librarian ... A B. Huntington College ..AM University of Michigan . . . A. B. L. S. University of Michigan . . . writer of Junior Quarterly for United Brethren Church, Old Constitution ... in- terested in flower culture. CLARENCE DE GRAAF Instructor in English ... A B. Calvin College ...AM. University of Michigan . . . Coach of -women's debate . . . Faculty er of the Milestone . . . Business Manager of the Anchor . excellent re- viewer of books. EDWARD D. DIMNENT Professor of Economics and Business Ad- ministration . . . A. B. Hope College . . . A M Hope College . . Litt. D Rutgers University . . . LL. D. Hope College . . . has written and published The Book of Job in Poetry designer of Hope Mem- orial Chapel. MRS. GRACE DUDLEY FENTON Instructor in Voice and Diction . . . Am- erican Conservatory of Music . . . Mme. Delia Valeri in New York City . . . Mme. Johanna Gadski in Germany . . . Director of the Women's Glee Club . . . conducts student recital in spring. MARGARET GIBBS Librarian . . . A. B. Ripon College . . . B. S. University of Illinois . . . “dean of the dorm in the absence of Dr. E. Lichty . . . newly appointed Adviser of the Y. W. C. A. . . . Instructor in Library Science. (20) b ■■I . . . FACULTY . . . CAROLYN HAWES Instructor in Elementary Education . . . A. B. Northern State Normal College . . . member of the same national sorority as Dr. Lichty . . . conducts class observa- lions in local schools. MILTON L. HINGA Instructor in History . . . Director of Ath- letics . . . A. B. Kalamazoo College . . . A. M. Columbia University . . . believes in the optimistic whistle during final exams . . . one of eight officials to manago state athletic finals. PAUL E. HINKAMP Instructor in Religious Education . . . A. B. Hope College ...A M. Hope College . . B. D. McCormick Theological Sem- inary . . Instructor in English and in Archaeology . . . class trips to Chicago museums . . . arranges Hope's radio pro- grams. MRS. H. J. KARSTEN Instructor in Piano, Composition, Methods . . . Bush Conservatory of Music . . . American Conservatory of Music . . . pre- pares junior and senior students for their musical recitals. I. HARVEY KLEINHEKSEL Professor of Chemistry . . . A. B Hope College . . . M. S. University of Illinois . . . Ph. D University of Illinois ... co- sponsor of the Chemistry Club . . . one of Blue Key's patrons. CLARENCE KLEIS Professor of Physics . . . A. B. Hope College ...AM. University of Michigan . . . supervises N. Y. A. work . . . Director of Lyceum Course . . . chairman of local alumni drive for Science Building. ALBERT E. LAMPEN Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy . . . A. B. Hope College . . . A. M. Uni- versity of Michigan . . . Chairman of the Michigan section of the Mathematics As- sociation of America. ELIZABETH E. LICHTY Dean of Women . . . Professor of French . . . A. B. Lake Forest College ... A M University of Wisconsin . . . Ph. D. Uni- versity of Wisconsin . . President of the Michigan Association of Deans of Women and Counsellors of Girls. 121 ] . . . FACULTY . . . E. PAUL McLEAN Professor of Psychology . . . A. B. Hope College ...AM. Hope College . . . can- didate for Ph D. Northwestern University . . . instigates sociology trips . . . manager of the high school basketball tourneys. KENNETH R. OSBORNE Instructor in Organ . . B. M. University of Michigan ...AM University of Mich- igan . . . Director of college A Capella Choir and Men's Glee Club . . Organist and Choir Director of Third Reformed Church ... in charge of music for broad- casts. MRS. PETER N. PRINS Instructor in French . . . A. B. Hope College A. M. University of Wisconsin . . . travelled extensively in Europe . . . hectic time leaving Europe this fall . . . inter- ested and talented musically, voice and piano. BRUCE M. RAYMOND Professor of History and Social Science . . . A. B. University of Nebraska . . . A. M. University of Nebraska . . . Ph. D. University of Nebraska . . . excellent lecturer ... on the board of athletics. METTA I. ROSS Instructor in English . . . Instructor in History . . . A B. Hope College ... A. M University of Michigan . . . Pan-Hellenic and W. A A adviser . . . trips to Mexico and Central America . . . beautiful enun- ciation IOHN H. SCHOUTEN Director of Physical Education . fresh- man coach . . . track and baseball coach . arranges student opportunity for swim- ming. golfing, horseback riding ... as trainer, he is a muscle and bandage ex- pert. WM. SCHRIER Professor of Speech . . A B. University of Michigan ... A. M. University of Mich- igan . . . Director of Forensics . . . founder and first president North Dakota Speech Association . . . author of many articles in the field of speech. MILDRED SCHUPPERT Secretary to the President . A B. Hope College . . . Organist at Central Park Reformed Church . . . teacher of piano . . . “manages'' the students' little bills, but is understanding of their problems. (22) . . . FACULTY . . . MRS. W. CURTIS SNOW Instructor in Piano and Theory . . . Morn- ingside College Music School . . Oberlin College Conservatory of Music . . . “in- corporator and manager of College Trio . . . excellent accompanist . . . Minister of Music at Hope Reformed Church. D. VERNON TEN CATE Instructor of Economics and Business Ad- ministration . . . A B Hope College . . . LL. B. University of Michigan ... a singer of repute . . . bridegroom of one year . . . practicing attorney. OSCAR E. THOMPSON Professor of Biology . . S. 3 Mount Union College ... A. M. Cornell University . . . conducts field trips . . . warns about snakes and poison ivy . . . solemn humor . . . hobby: culture of flowers. ALBERT H. TIMMER Professor of Latin . . A. B. Hope College ...AM University of Michigan . . . candidate for Ph. D. Northwestern Uni- versity . . . interested in co-operative re- search in education. GERRIT VANDER BORGH Director of Practice Teaching . . Instructor in Mathematics and Education A. B. Hope College ...AM. Columbia Uni- versity . . able church worker . . . war veteran . . . also veteran of foreign mis- sionary field WALTER VAN SAUN Professor of Philosophy . . A B. Otterbein College ...AM. University of Cincin- nati . . . B. D. Bonebrake Theological Seminary . . . Ph D. University of Cin- cinnati . . . Chairman of the Philosophy section of the Michigan Academy track star in college. GERRIT VAN ZYL Professor of Chemistry . . . A 3. Hope College ...MS. University of Michigan . . . Ph. D. University of Michigan . . . co-sponsor of the Chemistry Club . . . busy and efficient . . . his students get scholarships. TEUNIS VERGEER Professor of Biology . . . A. B Calvin College . A M. University of Michigan . . . Ph. D. University of Michigan . . . interesting, swampy field trips . . . eariy morning bird hunts . . . bacteriologist [ 23 ] . . . FACULTY . . . JAMES H. WARNER Professor of English Language and Litera- ture . . . A. B University of Indiana . . . A. M. Northwestern University . . . Ph. D. Duke University . . . Secretary of the Language and Literature section of Michi- igan Academy . . . authority on Rousseau THOMAS E. WELMERS Professor of Greek . . . A. B. Hope College . . . B D. Princeton Theological Sem- inary . . . Registrar at the college office . . . dynamic lectures . . . strides along with pet poodle . . . favorite perch on class-room window sill. EGBERT WINTER Professor of Education . . . A. B. Hope College ... A. M. University of Michigan . . . P. T A work . . . scout work . . . for nineteen years pastor of Douglas Con- gregational Church . . . aim: preparing good teachers. EDWARD I. WOLTERS Instructor in German . . . A. B. Hope College ...AM. University of Michigan . . . students' opinion, very understanding and sympathetic, especially in make-up work . . . thorough and industrious. DANIEL J. ZWEMER Instructor in Business Administration . . . A. B. Hope College . . . Organized the Band . . . early morning economics class, 7:00 . . . made a recent tour of the South and V est . . . excellent roller-skater. Summer Finds Profs Teaching and Taught PARTY GIVEN PROFS Faculty Evaluates College Program With Educators Fourth Row: Or. A. Dc Young. Rev. J. A. Stcgcm.m. Mr. J. N. Dykema. Rev. J. A. Vis. Rev. ( . Doctor, Hon. F. B. Sanford. Third Row; Mr. M. A. Chapman. Rev. W. Denekas, Mr. R. Verseput. Rev. B. R. Van Zyl. Rev. R A. Dc Jong. Mr. H. G. Schalc- kamp. Rev. I. Van Westenburg. Second Row: Mr. M. Den Herder, Rev. J. J. Vander Schaaf. Rev. R. Mccngs. Rev. F. Snutt- icr. Mr. J. Kolyn. Mr. P. H. Fricscma. Front Row: Dr. C. H. Spaan. Dr. W. Wich- ers, Mrs. I. W. Bcardclce. Mr. H. M. Licsveld, Dr. J. A. Dykstra. Rev. H W. Pyle. Mr. H. Winter, Mr. H. Kloecc. BOARD OF TRUSTEES A busy year for the administrators of Hope College . . . aiding alumni associa- tion drives . . . conducting special rallies . . . unifying programs and campaigns in the various Reformed Church areas . . . provid- ing for the visit of delegates to the campus . . . the aim: Hope's New Science Building in 1943. The science courses have become in- creasingly popular at Hope through the years, so that now they rank with the re- ligion and education departments in impor- tance. Over 165 of Hope's alumni are in medicine; more than fifty are professors of some branch of the sciences in colleges and universities; and another fifty are engaged in industrial research. But if Hope is to continue to be attractive to young would-be scientists and if she is to maintain her high standards in this field, she must have facilities to keep abreast of twentieth-century advances. Hope's profes- sors are well qualified; she has a well- established reputation for the caliber of the training of her graduates; but her facilities have become inadequate and outmoded. At the present time Hope has 525 stu- dents, a 500 percent increase in enrollment over 1903. But this growth has only been accompanied by the addition of three recita- tion rooms in the Memorial Chapel, an in- crease in classroom space of only seven percent. Hence a new building is necessary to relieve the congestion in other depart- ments as well as in the laboratory courses. The General Synod of the Reformed Church has set aside this and the next year for Hope College. Thus a large scale cam- paign for funds throughout the Church has been launched, the first in which the col- lege has come directly to the membership of the Church for help in an expansion pro- gram. The campaign plans differ in the various sectors of the denomination. Hol- land's quota of $50,000, of which the alumni gave $10,000, has been nearly reached. In the East, where two-thirds of the Reformed families are located, a committee of one hundred men will be engaged in a program of promotion and publicity until September of 1940, after which the drive for contribu- tions will be conducted. In the Mid-west the project is handled by each classis in its own way. The Classes of Wisconsin, East Sioux, West Sioux, and Dakota are conduct- ing an every-family canvass during the summer and early fall. With this machinery effectively in action, it is hoped that Hope's New Science Build- ing will be a reality by 1943. (26 1 Third Row: A. Kroncmcycr. I). Dykstra. E. I.uidcns, R. Mock. Second Row M. Henney, A. Sliiphorst. A. Wceldrcycr. J. I.uidcns. M. Van Dyke. Front Row: A. Boven. F. Bielefeld. P. Loew. E. Smith. STUDENT COUNCIL Loungy chairs . . . ping pong . . . the latest LIFE . . . relaxation in the Commons Room Boy meets Girl ... the wearing of the green . . . the All-College Mixer . . . hair- pulling and rope-pulling, Frosh vs. Sophs . . . floats and decorations . . . reunions and a game . . . the grads are back! . . . girl treats boy, an old Dutch custom . . . President Edwin Luidens with his cabinet of Dean Dykstra, vice-president; Alma Weel- dreyer, secretary; and Treasurer John Lui- dens led one of the most successful years in the annals of Student Council history. The answer to the students' prayer, the long-awaited Commons Room, was one of their outstanding contributions to the campus. The Council set itself to the task of introducing to the campus a number of worth-while and authoritative speakers, and it initiated the series with the well known lecturer and world traveler, Dr. Sherwood Eddy, who spoke several times and con- ducted an open forum in the course of his stay here. As usual the Student Council sponsored Dutch Treat Week which this year featured a skating party. The All-College Mixer, the presenting of the green, and the sponsoring of the Nykerk Cup Contest for freshmen and sophomore girls were all successfully super vised by the Council again this year. They also sponsored the annual pull in which the sophomore boys received the ducking. Rose Teninga and Charles Friede had charge of the Homecoming banquet which climaxed a week-end featuring parades, floats, house decorations, reunion break- fasts, and then the big game. (27] CLASSES HOPE COLLEGE MILESTONE Donald Poppon Kenneth Honholt Donald Sager President Vice-president Secretary-treasurer SENIOR CLASS September, 1936: one hundred twenty green frosh enroll . . . November. 1937: in- tolerant sophs punish the class of '41 . . . May, 1939: Alcor and Blue Key appoint ments and campus elections give juniors a feeling of responsibility . . . June, 1940: ninety-five graduates leave for larger field of service. With lack Lokker as president, the class of '40 began its career at Hope College. Rivalry between the freshmen and sopho- mores that year was particularly riotous and ended with defeats for the challengers in the organized contests. But Bob Powers v as chosen the next year to lead the class to victory over the new crop of freshmen. The year 1939 rolled around, bringing to the juniors the feeling that they had out- grown class rivalry. The class of 1940 had become one of the upper classes and as such felt a new dignity. Toward the end of the year the class, led by Dean Dykstra, sponsored a hayride and picnic at the Old Red School House. Everyone agreed that it was indeed a success. The class of 1940 entered its last year with Don Poppen as president. Vice-presi- dent Kenneth Honholt and Secretary-treas- urer Don Sager were chosen to assist him. Under their leadership the Senior Play, OUR TOWN, by Thornton Wilder, v as produced. The scholastic leadership of the class was held by Eugene Flipse, valedictorian, and James Hinkamp, salutatorian. Senior activities began with the Senior Reception at Dr. Wichers' home. This was followed by the traditional Skip Day. when seniors went off to the beach for a picnic. The Commencement exercises on June 19 completed the college career of the members of the class of 1940. [30] . . . SENIORS . . . RICHARD AARDSMA, Alma, Michigan History Course; Chicago Christian Junior College I. Alma College 2; Emersonian; Y. M. C. A. 5, 1; Debate 3. 1; Pi Kappa Delta, See. -1; German Club 4. JAMES ADAMS, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin Business Administration Course. Cosmopolitan. See. 3. House Mgr. 4; German Club 3. Treas. 4. Senior Play Cast. MILLARD ALBERS, Eldora, Iowa Pre-Medical Course; Ellsworth Junior College 1. 2; Cosmopolitan. Sec. 3. Pres. 4; Milestone 3; Chapel Choir 3: Men's Glee Club 3; Interfraternity Basketball 5. 4; Interfraternity Track 3. 4. HOWARD BECKSFORT. Holland. Michigan Mathematics Course; Cosmopolitan; Blue Key. Ass t. Editor Student Guide 4. Y. M. C. A. 1; Band 1. 2; H Club 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 5. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. Mgr. 4; Tennis 1; Interfraternity Track 3. 4. DOROTHY BOEVE, Holland. Michigan English Course; Dorian. Treas. 3. Vice-Pres. 3; Commons Council 4; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Debate 3; Pi Kappa Delta 3. I; Senior Play Cast; Chapel Choir 1. 2; English Majors' Club 4; French Club 4. ROBERT BONTHIUS. Pasadena, California Philosophy Course; Pasadena Junior College 1; Student Council. I reas. 3; Blue Key 4; Commons Comm. Chr. 3: Anchor 2. 3. Editor 4; Debate 2. 3. I. College Extempore Speaker 3; College Prose Reader 2 , College Orator 3; Pi Kappa Delta 2. 4. Treas. 3; Senior Play Cast; Band 2. 3; Philosophy Club 3. 4; Winner Province of the Lakes Tournament 3. ARDENE BOVEN, Holland. Michigan English Course ; Delphi. Pres. 4 ; Class See. 1 ; Senior Play Cast. Chapel Choir 3; French Club 2. 3; W. A. L. Congress 3; Pan Hellenic Board 1; A. D. D. 2. 3. Pres. 4; Girls' Basketball 2. 3: Queen's Court 4. LEE BRANNOCK. Benton Harbor. Michigan History Course; Fraternal. Vicc-Prcs. 4; H Club 2. 3. 4; Basketball t. 2. 3. CoCapt. 4. All M. I. A. A. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Inter- fraternity Track 1. 2. 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Junior Athletic Award. RANDALL W. CLAVER, Zeeland, Michigan Pre-Medical Course; Knickerbocker. See. 2. Vicc-Prcs. 4. Pres. 4; Stu- dent Council 3. DONALD W. CORDES, German Valley. Illinois Business Administration Course; Emersonian. House Mgr. 3. 4. Pres. 4; Y. M. C. A. I. 2. 3. 4; Chemistry Club 3; French Club 3. 4; German Club. Treas. 3. See. 4; Senior Play Stage Mgr. FRED DE HOOG, Grand Rapids. Michigan Business Administrat on Course; Grand Rapids Junior College I; Cos- mopolitan; Y. M. C. A. See. 2; Senior Play Cast. DONALD DE KRAKER, Holland, Michigan Economio-English Course; Knickerbocker. See. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Interfraternity Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. (31 ] SENIORS MILTON DENEKAS, Pekin, Illinois Chemistry Course; Antioch College 1. 2; Emersonian. See. 4; Chapel Choir 3. I; Men's Glee Club 3. I; Chemistry Club 3. 4; Interfraternity Track 3. 4; Senior Play Choir. DAVID DE PREE, Yungfu, Fukien. China Chemistry Course: Knickerbocker. Pres. 4; Class Vice-Prcs. I; Anchor I; Milestone 3; V. M. C. A. I. 2. Cabinet J. 4; Chemistry Club I. GLADYS DORNBOS. Holland. Michigan Science Course ; Delphi, Treus. 4; Band I, 2. }. 1 ; Chapel Choir 1. 2. 3. LOIS DYKHUIS, Holland, Michigan English Course; Dorian. Sec 3. Vice-Prcs. 3; Milestone 3: V. V. C. A. I. 1; English Maiors- Club I; Pan Hellenic Pres. 4. I. DEAN DYKSTRA, Grand Rapids. Michigan History-English Course; Fraternal. Pres. 1; Student Council 2. Vice-Prcs. 4; Class Pres. ): Blue Key 4; Y. M. C. A. I. 2; Debate 1. 2; College Extempore Speaker 2; College Interpretative Header 2; State Peace Orator 3; Washington Bust Orator 3; Collegiate Who's Who: Pi Kappa Delta I. 2. 3; Senior Play Cast; Philosophy (dub 4; Interfraternity Basketball 1. 2. 3; Chr. Freshman Mixer 2. 3. 4. VIRGINIA ELLISON. Holland. Michigan Latin Course; Sorosis. See. 4, Pres. -1 Alcor. See. 4; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. 3. 1; Debate t. 2. 3. -I; College Extempore Speaker 3: Pi Kappa Delta 2. 3. Pres. I; Classical Club 1 ; W. A. L. Congress 3; Pan Hellenic Board. 4; Girls' Basketball I. 2; Chr. All-College Carnival 3. KATHRYN ESTHER. Coopersvillo. Michigan English Course: Alcthca. Treas 4; Y. W. C. A. I. 2. 3. Cabinet 4; Christian Workers' League 2. 4, Treas. 1. See. 3; English Majors' Club I. German Club 3. EUGENE FLIPSE. Douglaston, New York Chcmrstry-Pre-Mcdical Course; Fraternal. Sec. 4. Pres. 4; Valedictorian 4; Blue Key. Vice-Prcs. 4; Senior Play Cast. Biology Club 3: Chemistry Club 2. 3. Pres. 4 ; Football I. EVELYN FOLKERT. Overisel. Michigan English Course; English Majors’ Club 4. NINA FOPMA, Holland. Michigan English Course: Sibvlline, Vice-Prcs. 4. Pres. 4; Y. W. C. A. 4; College Prose Reader 2 ; College Interpretat.vc Reader 3 ; Senior Play Cast; English Majors' Club 4 ; German Club 3. Pres. 4 ; W. A. L. Congress 4 ; Pan Hellenic Board 4 ; A. I). D. 3. 4. BERNICE FRELIGH, Schenectady. New York English Course; Sibylline; Commons Council 4; Y. W C. A. 3. 4; English Maiors' Club. Vice-Prcs. 4; Pan-Hellenic Board 4; Girls' Basket- ball I. 2. 3. Capt. 4; Tennis 1. 2. 4; President Voorhccs Hall 4. CHARLES FRIEDE. Washington. D. C Chemistry Course; George Washington University I. 2; Emersonian. Vice-Prcs. 4; Chemistry Club 4; Interfraternity Basketball 3. 4; Inter- fraternity Track 3. 4; Co-Chairman Homecoming 4. [32] . . . SENIORS . . . CORNELIUS GROENEWOUD, Holland, Michigan Mathematics Course. FLORENCE HAMPTON, Utica, New York Business Administration Course; Utica Junior Collette 1: Dorian, See. 3. Pres. 4; Y. V. C. A. 2. 4. LOIS E. HEINRICHS, South Branch, New Jersey Business Administration Course; Delphi. See. 4; Alcor I; Anchor 2. 3. 1; Milestone 3; Y. W. C. A. 1, 2, Cabinet 3, 1; Debate 2. 4; Pi Kappa Delta 2, 3. 4; Chapel Choir 1. 2, 3. 4; Girls' Glee Club 2, 3. 4; French Club 2. 3. 4; W. A. I.. Congress 3; Girls' Basketball 1. 2, 3. Capt. 4. JAMES HINKAMP, Holland, Michigan Chemistry Course; Fraternal, Vice-Prcs. 4; Salutatorian 4; Blue Key. Book Store Mgr. 4; Band 1 4, Vice-Prcs. 2, Pres. 3; Chemistry Club 2. See. 3. Vice-Prcs. 4; Interfraternity Track 2, 3; Collegiate Who's Who. MARTIN HOLSTEGE, Hudsonville, Michigan Mathematics Course; Y. M. C. A. I; Classical Club 1. KENNETH L HONHOLT, Grand Rapids. Michigan Business Administration Course; Cosmopolitan. Pres. 4; Class Vice-Prcs. 4; Blue Key. Scc.-Treas. 4; Milestone 3: H Club 2. 3. 4; Basketball I. 2. 3. Co-Capt. 4. All M. I. A. A. 4; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Golf 3. 4. Collegiate Who's Who. THOMAS HOUTMAN, Decatur. Michigan Chemistry Course; Cosmopolitan; Y. M. C. A. I. 2; Chemistry Club 2, 3. 4; Scc.-Treas. Van VIcck Mall 2. JOHN HUFF, Wayland, Michigan Chemistry Course; Interfraternity Basketball 1. 2. ALFRED JOLDERSMA. Holland, Michigan Economics Course; Fraternal; Commons Council 4; Senior Play Cast; French Club I. 2; H Club 2. 3. 4; Interfraternity Basketball 2. 3; Tennis I. 2. 3. 4. LUCILLE KARDUX. Holland, Michigan Latin Course; Sibylline. See. 2. Vice-Prcs 4; Alcor 4 . Anchor 2; Y W C A I 2; Debate 3. Mgr. i; Pi Kappa Delta 4; Chapel Choir I 2 W. A. I..' Congress 2. Treas. 3. Vice-Prcs. 4; Chris' Basketball 1. BEATRICE KLINE, Holland. Michigan History Course; Sibylline. Pres Cabinet 4; Chapel Choir 1. 4; Congress 4; Senior Play Choir. 4; Milestone 3; Y. W. C. A. 2. 3. Girls (.lee Club I. 2. 3. 4; W. A. I.. MRS. FLORENCE KOSKAMP, Holland, Michigan English Course; Albion College I. Northwestern University 2; Sorosis; Y. W. C. A.. Vice-Prcs. 4; Chapel Choir 3. 4; Curls (.lee Club 3. 4. 133] . . . SENIORS . . . GERARD KOSTER. Chicago, Illinois Philosophy-Grcck Course. Chicago Christian Junior College 1; Cosmo- politan, Vice-Pres. 4; Y. M. C. A.. See. 4; Christian Workers League 3; Chapel Choir 2. 4; Men's Glee Club 2. 4; Philosophy Club 3. Pres. I; Interfraternity Basketball 3. 1: Basketball 2. WESLEY KRAAY, Danforth, Illinois Biology Course; Cosmopolitan; Y. M. C. A. 1 ; Pres. Van Vleck Hall 4. HARRIET LEMKUIL, Oostburg, Wisconsin Latin-French Course; Alcthea, See. 4; Christian Workers' League I. 2, 3. -J . Chapel Oioir 1; Classical Club 1. 2 . French Club 4. 4; W. A L. Congress 4. RAYMOND LOKERS, Zeeland. Michigan Mathematics Course . F.mersonian ; Blue Key I; H Club 2. 3. 4; Baseball I. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Tennis I. EDWIN M. LUIDENS, Rochester, New York Philosophy Course; F.mersonian. Vicc-Prcs. 4; Student Council Pres. 4; Blue Key 4; Milestone Fditor 3; Y M C. A. 1. Cabinet 2. Vicc-Prcs. 3. Pres. 4. Senior Play Cast; Chapel Choir I. 2; Philosophy Club 3. 4; Cheer Leader 3; Collegiate Who's Who. JOHN P LUIDENS. Holland. Michigan History Course; Cosmopolitan. Vicc-Prcs. J, Pres. Student Council Treas. ; Commons Council Treas. 3; Blue- Key. Book Store Mgr. 1. Editor Student Guide 3 . Chapel Choir I ; English Maiors' Club. Treas. I . H Club 3. 4. 3; Football 3. 4. 3. JUNE LUNDBOM, Manistee. Michigan English Course; Sibylline. Sec. 3; Y. W. C. A. I. 2. 3. 4; English Majors' Club 4. CATHERINE MARCLEY. Northville, New York History-English Course; Delphi. Vicc-Prcs. 4; Anchor 2. 3. 4; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Senior Play Cast; Chapel Choir 4. Girls Glee Club 3. 4; English Majors Club 4; French Cluo 2. 3. Vicc-Prcs. 4; W. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Voorhecs Hall Board 4. ISLA MEPPELINK. Holland. Michigan I nglish Course; Dorian, Pres. 4. Alcor 4; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. Cabinet 3. Pres. 4; Debate 1. 2. 3. 4; Pi Kappa Delta 2. 3. 4; English Majors' Club 4; W. A. L. Congress 3; Pan Hellenic Board 4; A. D. D. 3. 4. THEODORA MEULENDYKE, Fond du Lac. Wisconsin English Course; Delphi. Pres. 4; Student Council 2; Alcor. Vicc-Prcs. 4. Anchor 1. 2, 3. 4; Y. W. C. A. I. 3. 4. Cabinet 2; Debate I. 2. 3. 4; C.iris' Glee Club 1. 2, Librarian 3. Mgr. 4; English Maiors' Club 4; Pi Kappa Delta 2. 3, 4; Senior Play Choir; Chapel Choir I. 2. 3. 4; W. A L. ( .ingress I Pres. 1 Girls' Basketball � . 2. 4 ; Treas. Voorhees Hall 3; Collegiate Who's Who. MARTHA MORGAN. Herkimer, Now York History Course; Delphi. Pres. 4; Class Treas. 3; Anchor I; Y. W. C. A. I; W. A I.. Congress 3, See. 4; Girls' Basketball 1. 2. 3; Senior Play Costume Director; Campus Queen 4. HENRY ARTHUR MOUW, Orange City. Iowa Philosophy Course; Northwestern Junior College I. 2; Y M. C. A. 3. 4; Christian Workers' League 3; Philosophy Club. Sec. 4. (34) . . . SENIORS . . . RALPH MOUW, Orange City. Iowa Mathematics Course; Northwestern Junior Colley I. 2; Y. M. C. A. 3. GENEVIE NAPE, Detroit, Michigan English Course; Sorosis. Vicc-Pres. 4. Pres. 4; Anchor 1. 2. 3. 4; English Majors Club 4; French Club 2. 3. Pan Hellenic Board. See. 4; Voorhccs Hall Board 1 ; Co-Chairman Homecoming 3 ; Queen's Court 4. FLORENCE OLERT, Holland, Michigan English-Business Administration Course; Sorosis. Vicc-Pres. 4; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: English Majors' Club 4; French Club 2, 3; Girls' Basketball 1. 2. KENNETH PELGRIM, Holland. Michigan Mathematics-German Course; Fraternal. See. 4. Chapel Choir 2. 3. Men's Glee Club 3. 4 ; German Club 4. DONALD POPPEN. Holland, Michigan Science Course; Fraternal. See. 3. Vicc-Pres. 4; Student Council 1 Class President 4; Blue Key. Pres. 4. Ass t Editor Student Guide 4 Anchor 1; Milestone 3; Senior Play Cast. Biology Club 2. 3. 4 H Club 2. 3. 4; Intel fraternity Basketball 2. 3. 4. Football 1. 2. 4 Tennis 1. 2. 3. 4. CHESTER POSTMA, Hudsonville, Michigan Philosophy-History Course; Y. M. C. A. 1; Philosophy Club 4. MILDRED POTTER, Dumont, Iowa English Course; Delphi. Sec. 4, Vicc-Pres. 4: Y W. C. A.. Cabinet 4; Senior Play Choir; Chapel Choir 1, 2. 3. 4; Girls' Glee Club 2. 3. See Treas. 4; English Majors' Club 4; German Club 4. Sec. 3; («iris' Basketball 1. 2. 3; Voorhccs Hall Board 4. ROBERT POWERS. Alhambra, California Science Course; Fraternal. See. 3. Pies. 4; Class Pres. 2; H Club 2. 3. 4; Interfraternity Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Football I. 2. 3. 4, All M. I. A. A. 3. 4. M. 1. A. A. Most Valuable Player Award 4; Track 2; Intcrtratcrnity Track 1. 2. 3. 4. EARL PURCHASE, Muskegon Heights. Michigan Chemistry Course; Fraternal House Mgr. 4; Blue Key 4; Milestone 3; Chemistry Club 2. 3. 4. GLENN L. QUIST, Holland, Michigan Chemistry Course; Emersonian. Chemistry Club 2. 3. 4; Track 2; Interfraternity Track 2. 3. ALTHEA RAFFENAUD. Holland. Michigan H story Course; Soros s. Treas. 3. Pies. 4; Student Council. See. 3; Alcor. Pres. 4 Y W. C. A. I. 2. 3. Cabinet 4. Debate 3. i. Pi Kappa Delta. Vicc-Pres. � : Senior Play Cast; Curls' Glee Club 1. 2. 3. Pres. 4; V. A. I. Con cress 3; A. D. D. 2. 3. 4; W. A. A. Board. Sic. s. Treas. 4. Girls Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Chairman May Day 4; Collegiate Who's Who. THURSTON REUTERDAHL, Holland. Michigan Business Administration Course; Muskegon Junior College : Cosmo- politan. Vice-Prci. 4; Commons Council 4; German Club 3. 4; Golf 3. I. [35] . . . SENIORS . . . G. DONALD SAGER, Elsmere. New York English Course. Emersonian, Treas. 3. 4. Pics. 4; Student Council 3; ('.lass See.-Treas. ) Anchor I. Milestone 3. Senior Play Cast; English Majors' Club. SeC-Treas. ; German Club 3. I. CYNTHIA SCHIPPER, Holland, Michigan English-Social Studies Course; Y. W. C. A. I. 2. 3. 4; Christian Workers' League 2, 3. 4, See. I; Chapel Choir 1, 2. 3. EUNICE SCHOLTEN. Boyden, Iowa Social Studies Course; Central College I. Merrill Palmer 1st scm. 4; Sibylline, Pres. � , Y. W. C. A. 2. 4. Cabinet 3; Debate 3; Pi Kappa Delta 4; Chapel Choir 2; Girls Basketball 2. 3. DOROTHY SCHUTMAAT, Holland. Michigan Lnglish Course; Dorian. See. 3: Y. W. C. A. 3. 4; English Majors' Club 4; French Club 2. 3. ALBERT G. SHIPHORST, Oakland, Now Jersey English Course. Emersonian. Sec. 3. Grill Mgr. 3. Vicc-Pres. 4. Pres. I: Student Council I. Commons Council 4; Milestone S; Y. M. C. A.. Cabinet 2. 3; Christian Workers' League. See. 1; Senior Play Cast: Chapel Choir I. 2. 3. 4; Men's Glee Club 2, 3. 4. ADRIAN SLIKKERS. Holland, Michigan Mathematics Course; Fraternal; II Club 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. All M. I. A. A. 4; Golf 2. 3. 4 ; Intcrlratermty Track 3. ELEANOR SMITH, Holland, Michigan English Course. Alethca. Treas. 3. Vicc-Pres. 4. Pres. t. Student Council 4; Y. W. C. A. 4; English Majors' Club 4; French Club 3. 4. ELYNOR SPAAN. Grand Rapids, Michigan English Course; Delphi. Vicc-Pres. 4; Commons Council 4; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2; Senior Play Choir; Chapel Choir 1. 4. Curls’ Glee Club I. Pan Hellenic Board 4; Curls' Basketball I. 2. 3: Tennis 3: Social Chr. of Vouchees Hall 4. RUTH STEGEMAN, Firlh, Nebraska Biology Course; Dorian. See. I; Y. W. C. A. I, 2. 3. 4. Christian Workers' Ixaguc 2. 3. 4. CHARLES C. STERENBURG, Orange City, Iowa Science Course. Northwestern Junior College 1. 2. Emersonian; Y. M. C. A. 4; Interfraternity Basketball 3. 4. Interfraternity Track 3, 4. DOROTHY STRABBING. Hamilton, Michigan English Course. Dorian. Treas. 3. Pres. 4. Y. W. C. A I. 2. I; Chapel Choir 2 ; English Majors' Club 4 ; German Club 3. 4 ; Queen's Court 4. ROS£ TENINGA. Holland. Michigan English Course; Sorosis. Vice Pres, t; Anchor 1. 2. 4. Editor 3: Debate I . C ollege Orator 3 ; Senior Play Cast . English Majors Club. Pres, -t; German Club 3; W.A.L. Congress 2; Curls' Basketball 2; Co-Chairman Homecoming 4. [36] . . . SENIORS . . . WILLIAM TERWILLIGER, Utica. New York English-I.atin Course; Emersonian; Classical Club 2; Senior Play Cast. GRACE TOREN. Chicago. Illinois Social Studies Course; Chicago Christian Junior College 1. University of Chicago 2; Dorian, See. 4; Y.W.C.A. 5. 4; Christian Workers' League 3: French Club 3. 4. German Club 3. 4. ESTHER VAN ALSBURG, Holland. Michigan English Course; Sibylline. Treas. I; Y.W.C.A. 1. 2; English Majors' Club 4; German Club 3. 4. ALLISON VANDEN BERG. Polla, Iowa Chemistry - Pre • Medical Course; Knickerbocker. Treas. 3. Pres. 4; Inter- fraternity Basketball 1. 2; Interfraternity Track 2. PAUL I. VANDERH1LL. Holland. Michigan Business Administration Course; Randolph Field 2; Fraternal; German Club 4; H Club 2. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. ROBERT VANDER LAAN, Grand Rapids. Michigan Business Administration Course; Cosmopolitan; Blue Key 4; II Club 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; interfraternity Basketball 2. 3. 4; Football I. 2. 3. 4; Interfraternity Track 2. 3. 4. LENORE VANDERMADE, Paterson, New Jersey Business Administration Course; Delphi ; Anchor 2; Milestone 3: Y.W.C.A. 1; French Club 2. 3; W.A.I.. Congress 2; Queen's Court I Voorhecs Mall Board 1. ROBERT VAN DRAGT. Zeeland. Michigan Science Course; Knickerbocker. Sec. 3. Vice-Prcs. 3; Interfraternity Bas- ketball 2. ALBERT VAN DYKE. Chicago, Illinois Philosophy Course; Y.M.C.A. 2. 3. 4; Christian Workers' League 3. Pres. 4; Philosophy Club 1; Interfraternity Basketball 1. 2; Interfratcr- nity Track I, 2; Track 1. 2; Van Vlcck Board 3. 4. OLIVE VAN EENWYK. East Williamson. New York History Course; St. Lawren.ee University 1st scm. 1; Dorian. Treas. 3: Y.W.C.A. 1. 2. 3. Cabinet 4; Debate 3. 1. Pi Kappa Delta 1. Classical Club 1. See. 2; French Ciun 2. 3. 4; Curls' Basketball 2. CARL VAN HARTESVELDT. Detroit. Michigan Chemistry Course; Emersonian; Anchor 4; Milestone 3. Y.M.C.A. 4. HAROLD VAN HEUVELEN, Huron. South Dakota Music Course; Huron College 2; Emersonian; Y.M.C.A. 3. 4 Cabinet 1; Band 1. 3. I. Chapel Choir 1. 3. Pres. 4; Men's C.lce Club 1. 4. See.-Treas. 3 : String Ensemble 3. 4. 137] SENIORS ANTHONETTE VAN KOEVERING, Zeeland. Michigan English Course; Alethca. See. 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Christian Workers’ League 3, I; English Maiors' Club 4; German Club 5. -I. JOYCE VAN OSS. Byron Center, Michigan English Course; Sibylline. See. t. English Maiors' Club 4; Girls' Bas- ketball 2. 3. RUTH VAN POPERING. West Sayville, New York English Course. Delphi; Student Council 3; Class Viec-Pres. 3; Anchor 2. 3. 4 ; Y.W.C.A. I, 2, 3. Classical Club 2; English Maiors Club 4; W.A.A. Board 3. Pres. 4; Coris' Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Tennis I. 2. 3. 4. VIRGINIA VER STRATE. Grandville. Michigan History Course; Alethca, See. 3. Viec-Pres. 4. Pres. 4; Student Council 3; Commons Council 4; Aleor 4; Milestone l Y.W.C.A. I. 2. 3. Treas. 4. Classical Club 2; French Club 3. 1. W.A I.. Congress. Treas. 4: A D D. 2. 3. Vice-Pres. 4; Girls Basketball 1. 2. 3; Voorhccs Hall Board 2. ELIZABETH R. VAN PUTTEN. Detroit, Michigan English Course; Sorosis. See. 4. Anchor I. 2. 3. 4; Chapel Choir 1. English Majors' Club 4; German Club 3. 4; («iris' Basketball I. GERTRUDE VISSCHER, Holland. Michigan History Course. Michigan State College 2; Sorosis; Commons Council. Pres. 4; Girls Basketball I. 3; Queen s Court 4. MARIAN WAALKES, Holland, Michigan Latin Course; Calvin College I; Alethca; Christian Workers' League 2; Chapel Choir 2 ; (uris’ Glee Club 3 ; Classical Club 2 ; German Club 3 ; Pan Hellenic Board 4. ALMA R. WEELDREYER, Clara City. Minnesota Music Course. Sibylline. Viec-Pres. 4; Student Council. Sec. 4; Anchor 2. 3. 4; Y.W.C.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Chapel Choir I. 2. 3. 4; (.iris' Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Classical Club 2; German Club 3; Curls Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; String Ensemble 3. 4. JOYCE WHITE, Kalamazoo, Michigan Erench Course; Delphi; Student Council 3; Anchor 1. 2, 3; Milestone 3; Y.W.C.A. 1. 3. 4; Senior Play Choir; Chapel Choir 1; French Club 2. 3. Pres. 4 ; Viec-Pres. Voorhccs Hall 4 ; Queen's Court 4. JUNE ZONNEBELT, Holland, Michigan History Course; Alethca, Pres. 4; Pan Hellenic Board 4. Without Picture — ETHELYN METZ (38) Junior Class Officers Left to right: Henry Voogd. vice-president; Roberta Rawson, secretary; Robert Dykstra. president; Robert Swart, treasurer. JUNIOR CLASS Wins . . . defeats . . . Alcor . . . Blue Key . . . the Queen and her court . . . picnics and hayrides . . . and finally: THE MILE- STONE. The junior year is marked by a number of outstanding events. It is the year in which students really find themselves a part of Hope College and take active part in college activities. Toward the end of the year those immortal seniors begin to turn things over to the oncoming class which will shoulder the responsibilities and carry on for the next year. On May Day five junior girls, selected on the basis of scholarship and activities, were tapped'' by the outgoing members of Alcor. These girls were Margaret Bilkert, Mary Bolema, Ruth De Young, Ruth Stryker, and Bertha Vis. The day before, the mem- bers of Blue Key, the men's honorary fra- ternity, announced their new members to be Fred Bertsch, Marvin Den Herder, Edgar Dibble, Robert Dykstra, William Miller, Rob- ert Montgomery, Anthony Pennings, Thurs- ton Rynbrandt, Gordon Van Wyk, Henry Voogd, and Phillip Waalkes. Also on May Day the Junior Queen and her court of six junior girls were named. Her Majesty for 1940-1941 is Miss Jean Wishmeier. The class climaxed a successful year with a hayride and beach party near the end of the semester. Finally, as their main effort for the year, they gave to you this 1940 edi- tion of THE MILESTONE, edited by Gordon Van Wyk, with the assistance of Robert Dykstra, business manager, and a staff of twenty juniors. . . JUNIORS . . Fred Bertsch Paul Bethka Ruth Dame Jerome De Jong Emily Bielefeld Margaret Bilkort John Den Herder Marvin Den Herder Peter Bol Mary Bolema William Boot Eloise Boynton John De Vries Ruth De Young Edgar Dibble Lester Diekema Laurence Bruggers Harold Colenbrandor Joseph Di Giglio Kathryn Douma William Coons Anthony Dykstra (41 J . JUNIORS . . Phil Dykstra Robert Dykstra Mary Jacobs Willard June Leroy Ellerbrook Russell Esveld Ruth Klaasen Lois Kronemeyer Helen Fairbanks Harry Frissel Howard Kuyper Pearl Lamar. Lois Glerum Harold Hakken Marjorie Last Helen Leslie La Mar Hankarnp Wilfrid Hasbrouck Douglas MacDonald Teunis Miersma George Heneveld Robert Hudson , Kenneth Miller William Miller (42] . . JUNIORS . . . Stanley Slingerland Anna Naberhuis Phyllis Newcastle Harry Snell Jennie Spoelstra Anthony Pennings Cornelius Plansoen Alma Stegenga Ruth Stryker Forrest Prindle Edith Rameau Robert Swart Robert Taft Roberta Rawson Elmer Ridenour Eugene Ten Brink Chester Toren Hulda Rigterink Laura Roosenraad Marian Tysse Elsie Ulmer Thurston Rynbrandt Ruth Schuitema Nelvie Vanderbilt Donald Vander Haar [43] . . . JUNIORS . . Robert Vander Hart Berend Vander Woude Gerald Van Dyke Bertha Vis Anita Vogt Marthene Van Dyke Thelma Van Dyke Henry Voogd Phillip Waalkes August Van Eerden Howard Van Egmond Arthur Willis Joan Wishmeior Helen Van Kooy Doris Van Lente Theodore Zandstra Dorothy Zimmerman Gordon Van Wyk Robert Vegter Jacob Zuidema [44] J Sophomore Class Officers Left to right: Kenneth Vanden Berg, presi- dent; Lorraine Timmer, secretary-treasurer; Elmer Morgan, vice-president SOPHOMORE CLASS Successful ... as frosh in pull and Nykerk cup contest ... as sophs in varsity and girls' sports . . . especially so in forensics . . . but then came the Class of '43 . . . With the first milestone of college life suc- cessfully completed, the Class of '42 entered an even richer era of achievement. The year began ingloriously, for the pull team, victorious as freshmen, met a bitter defeat at the hands of a strong frosh group. Then came a second indignity when the soph co-eds, in a close decision, dropped the Ny- kerk cup contest to a group of charming but green freshmen girls. However, the in- trinsic ability of the class members began to assert itself during the football season, for six men held regular positions on the team. Later six sophomores were awarded letters and trophies as members of the M. I. A. A. basketball champs. In the spring sports second-year men again formed a very definite bulwark for the teams. Sopho- mores have furnished a great deal of initia- tive for the newly-formed inter-fraternity baseball team; they also held strategic posi- tions on the golf, tennis, and track teams. Also included in the sophomore class were the college orator, the college peace orator, and several members of both the men's and women's debate squads. There were also many participants in other major and minor activities as choir, the Y's, and various honorary societies. The multifarious successes of the class in the fields of ath- letics, forensics, and extra-curriculars are the harbingers of many yet to come. With past laurels as a foundation, the class should achieve outstanding heights in the future. . . . SOPHOMORES . . . Gordon Albers Lc Roy Alder Walter Ambler Arthur Armstrong James Baar June Baker Gerald Bax Norma Becksfort Gordon Berkel Lloyd Berry Leola Bocks Ray Bos Alice Bosch Nancy Boynton Henry 3rady Elmer Brandt Lileeth Brouwer Lorraine Brouwer Henrietta Brower Edward Clonan Mae Clonan Dorothy Curtis Eleanor Dalman Betty Daugherty Edward De Pree James De Vries Anne De Young Harry De Young Millard De Young Groveene Dick Harold Dykema Merle Eilers Robert Emmick [46 J SOPHOMORES Ernest Ensing Louise Essenberg Mary Felter Robert Fopma lohn Geary William Goodrow Robert Goodwin Marguerite Hadden John Hains William Hakken Paul Harrison John Hietbrink Howard Hoekje Eugene Hoover Ray Huizenga Delbert Knooihuizen Don Kramer Carolyn Kremers Herbert Leigh-Manuell Blase Levai Don Lievense Robert Luidens John Maason Douglas MacGregor William Maclnnes Harold Mackey Beth Marcus Ruthea Martin Vernon Mecrdink Braman Metzger Ray Mooi John Muller Herman Naberhuis [47] SOPHOMORES Cornelius Pcttinga Kathryn Pieper Kenneth Poppen Jeanne Price Elizabeth Race Leonard Rous James Riekse Arlene Rosendahl Harold Rozema Beryl Salisbury Milton Scheerens John Schut Dorothy Shramek Janet Shuptrine Thomas Slager Dayton Smith Edward Sottolano Ruth Stegenga Charles Stoppels Jeanne Swart Mary Talman William Tappan Morris Tardifl Lorraine Timmer Ward Toner Fred Valusek Donald Van Ark Kenneth Vanden Berg (48] SOPHOMORES Leonard Var.den Bosch Doris Vander Borgh George Vanderhill Harold Vanderlee June Vander Linden Ruth Vander May Donald Van F'arov e Doris Van Hoven Ray Van Ommen Sarella Van Oss Willis Van Oss Richard Van Strien Gilbert Van Wieren Jane Veneklasen Arnold Verv oert John Visser William Vlieger Dorothy Waldo Ralph Wallace Morrell Webber James White Arthur Wicks Ruth Williams Fred Winter Jay Witte Harold Witteveen Wilbur Wormuth Julius Zagers Frank Zweering Dona Zwemer [49] Freshman Class Officers Left to right: Lester Lampen, vice-president; Winifred Rameau, secretary-treasurer; Paul- ine Loew, Student Council representative; Donald Dykstra. president; Robert Hoek, Stu- dent Council representative. FRESHMAN CLASS The sweet and the bitter . . . rushed and then paddled . . . welcomed royally and then relegated to our place . . . twice vic- tors over sophs and yet no privileges . . . what a life! Another freshman class has written the first chapter of their record in the history of Hope College. It seems but a few weeks ago when we, the class of '43, first were so warmly welcomed to Hope's campus. Re- member how we were feted by our upper- classmen and the Y's and the fraternities during those first weeks? But with the com- pulsory wearing of violently green pots and ties for men and tarns and ribbons for girls there came a drastic change in our position on the campus. Literal social ostracism was our lot for the next several weeks. But with a little pardonable pride we re- call exercising our one opportunity to prove our worth and remain free from the tyranny of sophomore superiority. Under the coach- ing of Anthony Stretch Pennings, junior, eighteen of us pulled the sophomore pull team through the river on Friday, October 13. It was a triumphant chain of frosh that paraded through Voorhees Hall, tradition- ally the victors' ultimate objective. The girls in green continued where the fellows left off by winning the Nykerk Cup from the sophomore girls in a program made up of musical, dramatic, and oratori- cal numbers. Yet the days were long until that assem- bly a week after Thanksgiving, when the Student Council meted out punishments to a few incorrigibles in our ranks and then allowed the green to disappear, our status having been fully established. The rest of the year was comparatively quiet and uneventful as we set about to be- come more thoroughly acquainted with this serious business of going to college. The class of '43 has made an auspicious begin- ning; may our finish be as strong! FRESHMEN Justin Aalpoel Cecil Bachcllcr Homer Barber Clara Becker Doris Bettes Gerald Blaukamp Henry Boevc Marjorie Borgman Marjorie Brouwer Jean Brummer James Burger Doris Burkett Earl 3utler Robert Carley Shirley Carter Robert Chard Janet Clark Betty Davis John De Boer Fanny De Kleine Edward De Koster Henry De Leeuw Arlene De Vries Earl De Witt Florence Dykema Donald Dykstra Harold Dykstra Donna Eby Marion Fisher Barbara Folensbee Irvin Folkert Daniel Fylstra John Gillesse [SI ] Clinton Harrison FRESHMEN Robert Heasley Douglas Hempstead Robert Hoek Ruth Hoeksema Charles Holcomb Robert Holleman Jeanne Horton Louis Hutton Gertrude Jalving Jean Jennings Nancy Jennings Emily Kardux Edith Klaaren Marian Klaasen Edward Klaus Everett Kleinjans Cecil Knapp Harry Knudson Harvey Koop Lester Lam pen Charles London Alvin Leenhouts Wayne Lemmen Frank Lepori Pauline Loew Frank Lokker Robert Longstreet Evelyn MacCallum Syd MacGregor Emilia Moncada Fred Mcolenaar (52J David Morrison FRESHMEN Harvey Mulder Verna Mulder Ruth Newnham Marvin Oonk Dicky Jo Oppeneer Ernest Overbeek Seymour Padnos William Pelon Elsie Piersma Corrine Pool Marcella Potter Robert Preston Clarence Prince George Prince Mary Raffenaud Winifred Rameau Jean Richards Willard Rooks Jean Ruiter Norman Rutgers Warren St John David Saxton Arnold Schaap Daniel Schoerens Judith Schermerhorn Joan Schultz Alvin Schutmaat Raymond Sietsema John Slagter Willis Slocombe Robert Spaulding Harvey Staal Mildred Stelma [53] . . . FRESHMEN . . . Irma Stoppels Mildred Swinson Arthur Taylor Arthur Timmer Vera Vander Seek Herman Vande Riet Martha Vander Schoor Clarence Vander Velde Donald Van Dyke Marion Van Dyke Paul Van Eenenaam Eileen Van Lente Wallace Van Liere John Van Lierop Judsor. Van Wyk Andrew Veldhuis Elaine Vcneklasen Milton Verburg Robert Verwoert Julia Voss Betty Vyverberg Clarence Wagner Kenneth Ward Jack Weimer Jack Whelan Robert Whelan Arno Whipple Anna Wiersma Edward Workman Howard Zandbergen Charles Zcet Donald Zylstra [54 ] PENALTIES HUMBLE FROSH FOR A DAY Frosh Class Makes Clean Sweep As Girls Take Nykerk Cup Contest Council Metes Out Frosh Penalties ED PALE AS ‘RED’ fALK BRINGS POLICE Freshmen Again Upset Tradition SOCIETIES HOPE COLLEGE MILESTONE . ...jti 4 T Second Row I.. K.irdux L. Heinrich . V. Ver Strate A. Raticnaud, V. Ellison. Front R- « T. Mculcndykc. Miss M. Row. Dean I Lichty. Mrs. C. Snow. I Mcppclink. ALCOR Anchors . . . show your school spirit . . . Homecoming souvenirs . . . Queen has ring- side seat . . . President Althea . . . chocolate milk; tuna fish sandwiches, special . . . Change please! . . . tasty wares at frat houses . . . darkness!!!! . . . bright lights of the campus . . . A star . . . Although Alcor, the senior girls' honor sorority, is only a few years young, it has been a very active group throughout the year. This live-wire minority began a traditional alumni luncheon which is held at the close of every school year. The new Alcor charms, in the form of Star necklaces have a raised gold star with a blue A , and the member's initials and year are on the back of it. At Homecoming, Alcor got busy and made souvenirs out of pipe cleaner stems and orange and blue yarn The finished product was a Hope anchor in school colors. Also at Homecoming time the seat of honor for Her Majesty showed Alcor's decorative abilities. and chocolate milk. Occasionally they offered their tasty wares at the fraternity houses. Althea Raffenaud led this honor group as president, while Theodora Meulendyke served in the capacity of vice-president. Virginia Ellison had the dual position of secretary-treasurer. Mrs. W. C. Snow, Miss M. J. Ross and Dean E. E. Lichty were this year's patronesses. There were five girls chosen from the present junior class on the basis of scholar- ship and activities to carry on next year. They were Margaret Bilkert, Mary Bolema, Ruth De Young, Ruth Stryker, and Bertha Vis. When Tuesday night rolled around, Alcor girls were ready and eager to start the rounds of the dormitory with sandwiches 158] Third Ro� : J. Hmkamp. R. Lokcrs. R. Bon- tlnui. Prof. A. Lampcn. H. Becksfort. Second Row Dr. B Raymond. I Purchase. D. Dykstra, E. Luidens, Prof. M. Ump. D. Poppen. Front Row: R Vandcr Laan. D. Dc Prcc. K. Honholt, Prof. P. McLean, E. Ffipse. J. Lui- dens. BLUE KEY Serving, We Live . . . thirteen senior men providing school supplies . . . helping finance worthwhile projects . . . donating some campus improvement . . . aiding wherever they are needed. The Hope College Chapter of the Blue Key national honor fraternity has made itself not only an honor group but more impor- tantly a service group Under the leader ship of Donald Poppen, president, Kenneth Honholt, secretary-treasurer, and Professor Albert Lampen, faculty advisor, the frater- nity has undertaken several of the major tasks of the school year and has thereby contributed much to the life of the campus. Under the management of James Hin- kamp and Kenneth Honholt the Blue Key Book Store has continued to serve the stu- dentry with sundry supplies. During the football season Gene Flipse and Dean Dyk- stra wore their pencils flat producing the colorful football programs. The Student Guide also appeared on the campus dur- ing the fall. Its editor was John Luidens, who was assisted by Don Poppen and How- ard Becksfort. In the spring the Blue Key again under- wrote the purchasing of golf tickets by Hopeites for use during the college season. Arrangements for these were made by Ray Lokers and Howard Becksfort. On May 11 the fraternity took time out from their ac tivity to attend a formal Spring Banquet in Grand Rapids. Langner's Pursuit of Happi ness as presented by the Civic Players in St. Cecilia Auditorium furnished the eve- ning's entertainment. As their final project these seniors donat- ed an ornamental arch to complete the brick pillars in front of Graves Hall and to identify the sixteen acre campus as Hope College. This project will last as a symbol of the efforts of the Blue Key fraternity to be of service to its Alma Mater. [59] Fifth Row: F. Van Wiercn. H Snell. I Bnl. J. Adams. J. Visscr. G. Kostcr. R. Olthof. C. Pettinga, T. Zandstra. Fourth Row : G. Michmershui cn. StoppeU. R. I.uidcns, H. Bfeksfort. G. Albers. W. June. J. Baar. R. Emmick. K. Vanden Berg. Third Row: H Voosd. R. Whelan. J Zuide- ma. W. Miller, C. Harrison. J Whelan, R. Fopma, I.. Reus, G. Van Wiercn. Second Row: K Monholt. It. Meyers. J. I.ui- dcns. D. Dc Fousv. E. Fining. M. Den Herder. M. Albers, D. Van Ark. T. Rcutcrdahl. Front Row: W. Kraay. T. Rynbrandt. T. Houtman. F. Bcrtsch, H. Rozema. J. Hietbrink. I . Morgan. W. Riemertma. COSMOPOLITAN Brother Cosmopolitans sit back, reconsid- ering, reliving, recalling the past with joy . . . they sit up, contemplating, planning, considering the future with a confident Bertsch, Anchor-Ed-to-be, fell apart on the stage? Incidentally, the entertaining pro- gram was arranged by Vice-President Ger ard Koster. eye . . . F'instance . . . remember that flock of the best of pledges joining in September? . . . Cosmos was led during that rushing season by Millard Albers, who worked with John Luidens, the vice-president, and Secretary Marvin Den Herder when football wasn't calling these two. Again . . . remember open-house? . . . and House Manager Jim Adams' home cooking after football games? And recall that winter party at the Anchor Inn, when John Luidens did the presiding, and Secretary Fritz And then Cosmopolitans, always out- standing in scholastics, stepped into high- gear for the second semester, pausing of course for that evening of relaxation when Delphi sisters graced the halls, and Jim Adams blustered, and President Kenny Hon- holt blushed. He's a better basketball play- er than emcee . Secretary Henry Voogd took his part with considerable grace, and so did Sis Delphi with considerable sweet- ness. Third term programs, arranged by Vice- President Thurston Reuterdahl, drew the best of the fraternity's talent before us, re- member? ... Of course we all ran the legs off ourselves on May Day, or golfed or, somethin' . . . and then let's think about that spring party that was just the most brilliant social endeavor in these parts. And so Cosmos brothers put their 50th year of advance behind them, and look for- ward to the next, which promises even more. S'long you seniors: Red, Mill, Becks, Fred, Jerry, Wes, Kenny, Tom, Sammy, Thirsty, and Jim . . . best of luck! [60) Fifth Row: H. Van llcuvclcn. D. Morrison, H. Nabcrhuis, C. Stcrcnburg. F. Zwcrifing, A. Penning . I). Cordcs. J. Burner. A. Taylor. K. Ward. A. Wick . M. Schccrcns. Fourth Row: S. Slingcrland. F. Prindlc. B. Vandcr Woude. J. Dc Vries, C. Fricdc. C . Van Wyk. F.. I.uidcns. E. Hoover. H. Frisscl, F. Lepori. E. Butler. R. Verburg. Third Row: A. Veldhuis. P. Dvkstra. E. Blue- Kcrs. J. Van Wyk. W. Van l.ierc. I.. Han kanip, C. Plansocn. D. Grntenhouse. R. Swart. E. Sottolano. D. MacDonald. C. Vcrduin. Second Row: M. Verburg. J Hains. E. De Witt. M. Denekas. V. Mccrdink. A Shiphorst. W. Slocombc. H. Colcnbrander. H. I.cigh- Manucll. W. Ambler. Front Row: J. Di Giglio. B. Levai. M Oonk. H. Barber. J. De Boer. W. Worrnuth, C. Van- dcr Velde. I . Smith, j. Witte. D. Sager. EMERSONIAN A fraternity is like a rolling snowball. A freshman starts out all wrapped up in him- self and his fraternity. Years pass on . . . the plebe becomes the campus man . . . various activities hold his attention and offer a channel for his talent. In four short years the initiate emerges a man . . . more mature and understanding . . . sentient to something greater than his own intimate circle. Rushing Chairman Doug MacDonald in- troduced a promising staff of new members to the society. Don Sager held the first term gavel. Albert Shiphorst arranged the pro- grams as vice-president and Milton Denekas occupied the recorder's chair. A pot-luck dinner at the Woman's Lit Club and a gala party at the Tavern ushered out the term. Second term brought new men to hold the reins. Albert Shiphorst presided while Charles Friede infused new life into the lit- erary side of the fraternity. Laurence Brug- gers entered the events in the scribe's jour- nal. Stanley Slingerland replaced Don Sager as guardian of the finances. Joint meetings and serious literary effort con- cluded this tenure of office. The change of season introduced another change of personnel. Don Cordes was elect- ed president, Edwin Luidens, vice-president, and Anthony Pennings, secretary. The Spring Lake Country Club was the scene of a great spring party and the House was silent host to joint meetings and the passing scenes. And so fraternity life moves on . . . each man takes home with him something not to be found in the assigned courses . . . some- thing he shared with his fraternity brothers. One cannot forecast the fraternity horo- scope . . . Every year offers a living chal- lenge to the group . . . We owe the college body material proof for our existence . . . We must continue to mold characters, ad- vance the interests of the institution, and sweeten every act of social benevolence. [61 1 Fifth Row: E. Purchase. F. Klcinjan . D. Dyk- stra. R. Van Ommtn, L. Brannock, H. Hakken, D. I.icvcnsc, R. Dykstra, G. Vanderbilt, A. Slikkers, M. Bekken. Fourth Row : R. Montgomery. R. He as ley. H. Hockjc. K. Pclgrim. J. Ilinkamp. R. Vegter. V. Pclon. A. Joldcrsma, R. Hock. P. Bethka. Third Row: E. De Prec. A. Schutmaat. R Chard. C. Knapp. A, Timmer. J. Kapenga. W. Tappan. H. Koop. I). Dykstra. R. Powers. R. Arndt. Second Row P. Vandcrhill, E. Nicusma. F. Eokker. C. Holcomb. P. Waalkes. G. Prince. Prince. R. Idema. R. Hudson. E. Flipse. I). MacGregor. Front Row : C. Bacheller. T. Cimock. J. Rickse. M. Tardiff. G. Hencvcld. J. Den Herder. J. Jalving. V. Hendrix. S. Padnos. D. Poppen. FRATERNAL The ties that bind . . . Textbooks? . . . Well, hardly . . . Classes? . . . Possibly . . . Athletics then . . . Yes, that is closer, but uniting all of these is the fraternity. Different names for different frats, but a common type of life behind each front door . . . the life of a brotherhood. Each year strengthens that tie between the undergrad and his fraternity v ith its table talk, Friday night meetings, responsi- bilities placed upon the group and upon individuals in it, parties, and at the close of each year, the swan song. And though it may no longer play the busy role in the life of an alumnus that it did in the life of the undergraduate, yet only the slightest of re- minders provokes the happiest of recollec- tions of the days at the house . . . much that is casual, yet much that is meaningful; to those who search for it, character in the building. Since 1834 the halls of Fraternal have watched the passing parade; for more than a hundred years its men have gone out to earn honor and respect. Its leaders through the past school year of '39-’40 have been well fitted ones: Dean Dykstra, one of Hope's finest orators, led the first term of this year. Serving with him, as vice-presi- • dent, was James Hinkamp, salutatorian of the senior class, and, as secretary, Gene Flipse, class valedictorian, and later presi- dent of the society. Captain of Hope's football eleven, Robert Powers, inherited the gavel for the second term. Lee Brannock, co-captain of the Dutch basketball team, served as vice-presi- dent, Phil Waalkes as scribe. For the final term, the already mentioned Gene Flipse took the chair. Donald Poppen, president of the Hope chapter of the Blue Key honor fraternity, and Eddie Dibble, sports editor of the college paper, sat beneath him. Fraternal looks back with pride, for it has been a good year. It looks forward v ith hope, for much good is forboded. [62] Fourth Row : F.. Ridenour. R. Taft. A. Vandcn Berg. R. Clavcr. J. Dinkcloo. R. Spaulding. M. Filers. Third Row: J. Slagtcr. R. Van Oragt, F. Car- lin. A. Kronemeycr. R. Carlcy, D. Van Dyke. Second Row: W. Maclnnes. R. Preston. R. Wallace. D. Winter. R. Holloman. P. Van Eenenaam, H. Knudson. Front Row: E. Klaus, D. Dc Prcc. D. Dc Krakcr. H. Brady. M. Gardcpc. W. Rook'. V. Stoepker, A. Ixcnhouts. KNICKERBOCKERS From September to June . . . from frosh pledges to senior graduates . . . from the common membership rank to positions of responsibility and trust . . . from stag smok- ers to formal parties . . . from riotous humor numbers to serious instructive papers . . . from heated discussions to warm brotherly confidences . . . from one extreme to the other we find the fraternity helping to round out our college career . . . With the opening of school came fresh- men. and once again Knickerbocker gar- nered a goodly crop of pledges, green but promising. Allison Vanden Berg presided over this period; Randall Claver planned the programs as vice-president; John Dinkeloo was secretary; and Bob Taft was appointed treasurer for the ensuing year. Formal ini- tiation climaxed this term. During the winter months Knickerbocker had as its key men Randall Claver, presi- dent; Edward Carlin, vice-president; and William Maclnnes, secretary. The formal winter party at the Warm Friend Tavern high-lighted this term, but it was by no means the only activity. The music you want when you want it” v as now wanted; and the purchase of a new combination radio and record player was celebrated by entertaining guests at an informal party. These successful social ventures only slight- ly outshone the schedule of profitable liter- ary programs of the middle term. Chemist Dave De Pree presided over the spring term; assisting him were Art Kronc- meyer as vice-president and Don De Kraker as secretary. The round of activities in- cluded the entertainment of Knick s sister society, the Sibyllines. When Juno rolled around, all creative capacity was brought to bear upon the spring party; for it was with this event that the seniors bade fare- well to Knickerbocker and to Hope College, retaining the memory of this occasion as their fondest memento. (63 Hiixl Row A. Dc Vries. K. Esther, E. Piers- mi. II. Brower. Second Row: E. Clerum. R Dame. A. Vogt. V. Ver Strate. I . Waldo. E'ront Row . P. Laman, E. Smith. M. Dekker, }. Zonncbclt. El. Lemkuil. A. Van Koevering. ALETHEA September: meeting old friends, greeting new ones . . . parties for freshmen . . . Home- coming float . . . Thanksgiving Day Tea . . . Christmas breakfast . . . formal winter party . . . Easter breakfast . . . informal spring party . . . June: picnics and farewell. The first meeting of the year 1939-1940 was a happy reunion of old friends. Past experiences and future plans took up most of the evening. June Zonnebelt took over her new duties as president; Eleanor Smith was vice-president; Anthonette Van Koever- ing. secretary; and Kathryn Esther, treas- urer. The beginning of the year was a busy time. A Good Luck” float for the Home- coming parade contest was built through the cooperation of all the girls. Then Ale- theans feted the freshman girls at the Round Robin and at a formal dinner. Pledges were pinned at an all-day party held in Grand Rapids shortly before the Thanksgiving Day recess. At the annual Thanksgiving tea, election of officers for the second term was held. Eleanor Smith was chosen president, Vir- ginia Ver Strate was elected vice-president, and Harriet Lemkuil, secretary. Kathryn Esther retained her position as treasurer throughout the year; Anita Vogt was chosen to be her assistant as well as her successor for the next year. As the annual winter party occurred at Christmas time, that theme, ‘'Christmas”, was carried through. Christmas trees and gifts made it a gala affair. After Christmas vacation, a lull in campus activities allowed time for interesting and instructive society meetings. Shortly before spring vacation, election of officers was held once more. For this third term Virginia Ver Strate was elected president; Anthonette Van Koevering, vice-president; and Pearl Laman, secretary. Under their leadership an informal spring party was planned. This took place late in May and successfully ended another year for Alethea. [64] Fourth Row: E. Spaan. M. Morgan. J. White, h. Dalman. L. Heinrichs. S. MacGregor. L. Roosenraad. M. Last. Third Row: R. Schuitema. R. Winder May. M. Nagy, Oornhos. N. Nics. K Pieper. M. Klaascn. J. Ruiter. R. Klaascn. Second Row: M. Fisher. I. Becker. R. Van Popering. E. Race. M. Frclick. ! . Van I.cntc. S. Carter, T. Mculcndyke. Front Row: J. Richards. C. Marclcy. M. Pot- ter. I.. Vandermade. A. Boven. I). Curtis, R. Rawson. B. Marcus. D. Van Lente. DELPHI Round Robin's Return . . . Dottie's slum- ber party . . . Rushing . . . Milady's boudoir ... a day in Grand Rapids ... an evening in Paris . . . Yawns over coffee cups . . . Fellowship with brother Cosmopolitans . . . June jamboree . . . Beachcombing with Sorosis . . . Blended voices . . . Aloha Oe's. The customary so-called slumber party resumed Delta Phi's activities, giving the girls a chance to reminisce and to antici- pate. A successful rushing season was con- ducted under the leadership of its first term officers: Martha Morgan served as president; Elynor Spaan was program arranger and vice-president; Mildred Potter acted as madame secretary; and Doris Van Lente was treasurer. Its climax was reached when a formal party was given at the Warm Friend Tavern. The new pledges were taken to Grand Rapids for the day of get- ting acquainted. The fall social season was climaxed by a very enjoyable formal for the Delphians and their escorts. During the winter the leaders of Delta Phi were Ardene Boven, president; Kay Marcley, vice-president; and Lois Heinrichs, secretary. Waking thoughts were often ex- changed over cups of coffee at society breakfasts. Two joint meetings were held with brother Cosmopolitans. During the spring term led by “Teddy Meulendyke, president; Mildred Potter, vice- president; and Lenore Vandermade, secre- tary, Delta Phi enjoyed a beach party with Sorosis. The highlight of this last term was a scintillating spring party at the Cascades Country Club at Grand Rapids. This was followed by all-society house party and the all-college sing. Tearful “adieus were bid to the outgoing seniors end “au revoirs to the others who would return in the fall. No matter where they are, Delphi sisters will ever be united by their creed of true “friend- ship, scholarship, wisdom, health, exercise, laughter, fair play, honor, sociability, cour- tesy, character, and looking to God as the great source of life and light . [65] Fourth Row: R. Steceman, M. Van Dyk. G. Torcn, I.. Esscnbcrc, K. Doimu. R. De YounR, V. Muller. M. Stclina, J. SpocUtra. Third Row: 1). Oppcnecr. M. Swinson. N. Vanderbilt. V. Mulder. R. Martin. F. Dc Klcinc. J. Schcrmerhorn. D. Schutmaat. A. Stcjccnga. R. Hockscma. Second Row: A. Roscndalil. E. Moncada. G. Dick. M. Bowman. M. Potter. D. Strabbin� .-. E. Ulmer, B. Oatman. H. Rigterink. Front Row: R. Newnham. O Van Eenwyk. I. Mcppelink. E. Biclclcld. D. Boevc. F. Hampton. I.. Dykhuis. A. Naberhui . M. Van Dyke. DORIAN Moonlight meeting at Muller's cottage . . . Hallowe'en party on the farm . . . teas . . . Alumni breakfast . . . Mexican Fiesta ct the Warm Friend Tavern . . . initiation of fifteen new Dorians . . . joint meeting at the Emer- sonian House . . . Saint Patrick’s Day party . . . Tulip Time Tea and cotton style review for mothers and guests ... all this and more made up another year in Dorian's history. The Dorian Literary Society opened the year 1939-1940 with a moonlight beach meeting at Virginia Muller's cottage. Isla Meppelink presided over this pleasant re- union, and Vice-President Virginia Muller outlined the program for the year. Ruth Stegeman served as secretary, while Ruth De Young managed the treasury. During this term the Dorian sisters en- joyed many informal good times,” such as a truly spooky Hallowe'en party in Hulda Rigterink's big barn, the Homecoming Alumni Breakfast, and the creation of the Anchor Float, which placed fourth. The mid-term officers were: Florence Hampton, president; Nelvie Vanderbilt, vice-president; Louise Essenberg, secretary; and Anna Ruth Naberhuis, treasurer. The crowning event was the formal winter party held at the Warm Friend Tavern. Ruth De Young and Louise Essenberg as co-chair- women arranged a colorful, joyous Mexican Fiesta for the evening. Then, too, the Dorians enjoyed an evening of fun and music at the Emersonian house. During the last third of the school year Dorothy Strabbing presided over the week- ly meetings, while Grace Toren recorded the minutes. Hulda Rigterink paid the bills. Anna Ruth Naberhuis, as vice-president, planned the annual spring formal banquet, which was again held at the Highland Country Club in Grand Rapids. Throughout the year Emily Bielefeld represented the society in Student Council, Virginia Muller in Women's League, and Lois Dykhuis pre- sided at Pan-Hellenic meetings. [66) Fourth Row: J. Schultz. A. Wccldrcycr. B. Frelifil� , R. Stcgcnga. B. Vi� . M. Talman. A. Dc Young. E. Klaarcn, F.. Rameau. Third Row: L. Bocks. B. Vyverberg. H. Les- lie. J. Van Oss. W. Rameau. N. Becksfort. L. Timmer, L. Brouwer. N. Boynton. Second Row : M. Clonan. F. Van Alsburg, N'. Fopma. B. Kline. A. Bosch. S. Van Oss. L. Kardux. E. Vcneklascn. M. Webber. Front Row: J. I.undbom. L . Van Moven. M. Fcltcr. F. Boynton. D. Fby. I. Stoppcls, F. Dykema, F. Kardux. J. Swart. J. Clark. B. Davis. SIBYLLINE A happy year teeming with activity of every sort . . . merry hellos in September and fond farewells in June . . . rushing par- ties for frosh and teas for alumnae ... a St. Patrick's Day stag'' and a party on the Beach at Waikiki ... at play and at work Sibs have been a happy group of sisters. The Sibylline society was established in 1919, and each year new Sibyls are taken in to share the treasures of friendship. Bca Kline, our very able president for the fall term, with the help of Nina Fopma, our vice- president, planned many programs to make our Friday nights more enjoyable. Bert Vis was pen-pusher and note-taker , while Esther Van Alsburg guarded our funds and made little speeches. The winter term came, and we had not forgotten how well Nina had backed up the president; so she was elected chief - executive, with Lucky Kardux as vice-president. Even though Lucky was in almost every organ- ization of importance on the campus, she handled competently the arrangements for our variety of programs, etc. Edith Rameau kept the minutes and in them showed her individuality in the art of writing. Ruth Stegenga was our money-maker. Eunice Scholten has taken the helm for the spring term; Alma Weeldreyer, our musical genius, is her co-worker in the position of vice- president. Joyce Van Oss fills the position of secretary. Petite Magy Felter has “la grande position of treasurer. Alma Weel- dreyer voiced our opinions very ably at Student Council all year, while Norma Becksfort kept us posted on doings at W.A.L. meetings and Niecie Freligh helped to arbitrate co-eds' many activities at Hope College through the Pan-Hellenic Board. Today we have a good total of forty-four active members. Mindful of the Sibyls of old who dwelt in Italy before the caves of Cumai, the modern Sibyls have been guided along the paths of scholarship as well as literary and social activities. [67] Fifth Row: M. Mulder. E. MacCallum. M Jacob , M. Madden. M. Van Dyke. R. Teninga, G. Visjchcr. T. Van Dyke. Fourth Row: G. Jalving. B. Folensbec. M. Ralfcnaud. A. RatTenaud. H. Fairbanks, M. Van Kuoy. J. Vcncklasen. Mrs. F. Koskamp. Third Row: R. Stryker. G. Nafe. V. Ellison. J. Wishmeier. M. Bilkert, D. Sliramck. C. Kremers, I.. Kroncmeycr. Second Row: R. Williams. J. Jennings. P. Loew. B. Daughcrt , E. Van Putten. P. New- castle. N. Jennings. Front Row: J. Brummer, J. Baker. D. Bonga. D. Vander Borgh. J. Price. D. Zimmerman. F. Oler;. SOROSIS “Special memories of the year . . . seems that everyone has one memory as her favor- ite .. . but these stand out . . . Homecoming and the grand fellowship feeling that comes over you at the banquet . . . pledge day and the nine sv ell gals we pledged . . . The Crescent Room and the Sorosis sextet . . . Marion Tysse, our treasurer, having to take sick leave from her duties . . . formal initia tion and Mrs. Tappan, alumnae president, speaking to us . . . the freshman program . . . the new drapes and the alumnae meet- ings . . . Ginny Ellison and her spring party worries . . . the thrill of May Day and a Sorosite crowned as queen . . . Margie Bil- kert winning the WAL election for presi dent ... all the so-young girls growing up every year . . . how time flies . . . and now to climax the year, the senior meeting . . . they're always tearful . . . and the breakfast on graduation day . . . It's been a good year for Sorosis, one in which old friendships were strengthened and new ones, of lasting calibre, were established. Sorosis had a fine group of girls at the helm of the ship this year. Althea Raffenaud guided us through the first term with Genne Nafe acting as vice-president and Ginny Ellison writing up the minutes. Jean Wish; meier was WAL representative; Genne Nafe, Pan-Hellenic delegate; and Marthene Van Dyke, our spokesman in Student Coun- cil for the year. Marion's office of treasurer was filled by Althea Raffenaud from Janu- ary until June. Second term officers included Virginia Ellison as president, Florence Olert as vice- prexy, and Gertrude Visscher as secretary. Genne Nafe filled the president's office dur- ing the all-important last term with Rose Teninga acting as vice-president and Betty Van Putten filling the office of secretary. Well, another year of Sorosis activities is almost over. We're certainly going to miss all the seniors next year . . . but we can carry with us those “special memories. [68] Homecoming Opens With Parade ACTIVITIES HOPE COLLEGE MILESTONE 1940 Third How K. Hither, M. Talman. Second Row: M. Potter. L. Heinrichs. J. Spoclitra. II, Kline. O. Van Eenwyk. Front Row: I Mcppelink. Mrs. F. Koskamp. V. Ver Strate. F. Boynton. Y. W. C. A. Flickering candles . . . impressive rites . . . a new Y. W. Cabinet is installed . . . the chilly Y retreat at Lake Michigan . . . summer and lots of letters to be sent . . . Little Sisters . . . introducing Hope's campus . . . Frosh beach party . . . voices versus the waves . . . Kentucky missionary box at Christmas ... Dr. Harrison and Mission Drive . . . Easter Sunrise service . . . The Y. W. C. A. has just completed a very active and successful year under the lead- ership of Isla Meppelink, who had “Sis Koskamp to work with her as vice-president. Eloise Boynton kept up the correspondence and took minutes while Virge Ver Strate handled all financial affairs. The year v as marked by well planned and worthwhile meetings. Both Mrs. P. Harrison from Arabia and Mrs. Poppen from China related something of the life of a mis- sionary's wife. Ministers spoke on various subjects vital to life on the campus. The Y. M. very capably presented the one-act missionary play, The Test”, before the girls. Of course there were several joint meetings led by popular speakers. In addi- tion to joint meetings, the Y. M. and Y. W. had several joint projects, one of which was Prayer Week. This traditional period of in- spiration v as led this year by Dr. Samuel Zwemer who had as his series topic, Fac- ing Jesus Christ . The Mission Drive, which absorbed the energies of the two cabinets in November, centered about aiding Dr. Harrison in his medical work in Arabia. As a joint Y. W. and W. A. L. project. Dr. Slutz v as brought to the campus for three days to conduct a marriage clinic. This year in conjunction v ith the Holland C. E. Union, a very impressive Easter Sunrise Service was held in the beautiful Memorial Chapel. Through these projects, through the weekly programs, and through the fellow- ship, the Y. W. is helping Hope's co-eds to attain truly gracious womenhood”. [72] Third. Row: S. Slingcrland, J. Hinkamp. R. Swart, V. Miller. Second Row: D. De Prcc. H. Voogd, Prof. H. Ba%t. J. Westhof, B. Ix-vai. Front Row: G. V'an Wyk. H. Dc Young. G. Kostcr. E. I.uidcns. Y. M. C. A. Two dollars . . . Five dollars . . . One dollar and three cents ... Dr. Harrison grins appreciatively . . . Mary Lou Talman moves the pointer ahead . . . One dollar . . . One dollar . . . Dave De Pree hovers near the oversized X-ray bulb ... it (lashes on! . . . the goal . . . five hundred dollars . . . the chapel rings with applause . . . and on to (ive hundred seventy-five dollars to- wards a generator for Dr. Harrison's new X-ray machine . . . The Mission Drive was but one of the campus projects initiated by the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Asso- ciation Union this past year. Dr. Samuel Zwemer, co-founder of the Arabian mission, led a most inspirational Week of Prayer, centering his thoughts about the theme, Facing Jesus Christ. Two hymn-sings led by the Rev. Mr. Gosselink, a Marriage Clinic under the guidance of Dr. Frank Slutz, and a Sunrise Service Easter morning were also jointly sponsored, the latter in conjunction with the Holland C. E. Union. A short devo- tional talk by Dr. Walter Van Saun and readings were interspersed among the many musical numbers. The Y. M. C. A. added to its deputation work the organization of a cast of five fel- lows prepared to present a one act mission- ary play, The Test , which was presented under the direction of Stanley Slinglerland before a dozen audiences. The weekly prayer meetings continued in their quiet inspirational atmosphere under such leaders as Dr. Oscar Meddaus.. Dr. Harry Hager, and ministers around and about Holland. The association was led through its suc- cessful program by Edwin Luidens; the meetings were planned by Vice-President Henry Voogd. Gerard Koster was secretary, and Stanley Slingerland presided over the financial affairs. (73] Fourth Row: J. Muller. J. Van l.icrop. ). I)c Jong. I . Fylstra. R. Huizenga, J. Warner. Ihird Row: A. I)c Young, L. Hutton. W. Miller. C. Scliippcr. R. Stcceman. B. Van dor Woude. Prof. H. Bart. Second Row: N'. Vanderbilt, M. Clonan. W. Lenimen. H. Dykstra. H. Leslie, J. Spoelrtra. Front Row; A. Stegenga. A Van Koevering, H. Lemkuil, B. Oatman, M. Clark. CHRISTIAN WORKERS' LEAGUE Friday afternoon . . . Rev. Bast as new sponsor . . . the Hope-Calvin retreat: Rev. Wolters and Prof. Thos. E. Welmers ... Dr. Harrison on Arabia . . . China from Mr. Boot's outlook . . . India through Miss Geegh's eyes . . . Johnny from Belgium . . . gospel teams. The Christian Workers' League of Hope College has as its members those students looking forward to full-time Christian serv- ice. Albert Van Dyke, president, was aided by Berend Vander Woude, vice-president. Mary Louise Talman served as secretary and John Muller as treasurer. A rich slate of speakers gave inspirational talks and advice to the future workers. John Van Lierop, a freshman from Belgium, now a member of C.W.L. planning to go into missionary work, spoke at one of the meet- ings about the work of his father in Belgium where he is a missionary. Early in the fall Dr. P. Harrison of Arabia spoke at a meet- ing thrown open to all desiring to attend. Missionaries, ministers, professors, and Christian workers in other fields completed the program for the year. L 3st fall the group went to Calvin College in Grand Rapids for a very enjoyable eve- ning and heard a missionary from Egypt. This spring the annual Hope-Calvin retreat was held here in Holland. Several meetings were held in the Nettinga Memorial Chapel of the seminary. During the retreat Dr. Pieters, Rev. Wolters, and Professor Wel- mers spoke. Many gospel teams have gone to church- es in and around the vicinity of Holland. This gives an opportunity for student talent to be expressed in the way of speaking and music. Most of the teams have conducted Christian Endeavor services, but on occa- sion a church service in its entirety has been taken over. (74) Third Row- H. Mockjc, C. Fricdc, G. Van Dyke. Dr. J. Klcinhckid, C. Pettinga, F.. Pur- chase. Second Row: M. Dcnckas. P. Waalkcs. F.. Fhpse. J. Hmkamp. J. Dc Vries. R. Emmick. J. Schut. Front Row: D. Dc Prcc M. Den Herder. F. Di Gielio. Dr. G. Van Zyl. T. Houtman. H. ' andcrlcc. CHEMISTRY CLUB Flipse wields the gavel . . . monthly meet- ings . . . H2SO4, and more . . . informal lec- tures . . . high scholarship . . . practical chemistry . . . annual tour . . . papers of value . . . practical applications of various fields of chemical knowledge. This year the chem- ists went to Detroit for a day where they were shown through an automobile plant and two other factories. Under the capable leadership of Eugene Flipse the Chemistry Club passed a highly valuable and informative year. James Hin- kamp as vice-president and Marvin Den Herder as secretary-treasurer assisted him. Chemistry Club attempts to supplement regular curricular work. It was founded six- teen years ago on the principle that educa- tion merely begins in the classroom. At its monthly meetings papers are presented on various phases of theoretical and practical chemistry in an effort to keep pace with the rapidly enlarging field of chemical knowl- edge in a way that the classroom, hindered by its limited time, its formality, and its diversity of students, cannot do. The senior members often present their papers as in- formal lectures in preparation for the gradu- ate assistantships which it has become almost traditional for the club members to receive. Limited in membership to sophomore, junior, and senior chemistry majors with a scholarship average better than “B , the club strives in every way to uphold the highest traditions of science at Hope. The club attributes much of its success to the able leadership of its sponsors. Dr. G. Van Zyl and Dr. H. Kleinheksel, who have done much to establish Hope in the field of chemistry. Each year the club makes a tour of sev- eral industrial plants which demonstrate Fourth Row: M. Jacobs. M. Van Dyke. R. Slcgcnga. H. Hoekjc, K. Poppcn. D. Conks. 1$. Vis. B. Folcnsbcc. W. Rameau. Third Row: A. Bosch. T. Van Dyke. J. White. N. Bccksfoit. J. Dc Boer. M. Hadden. M. Clonan. L. Timmcr, V. Ver Strate. M. Bilkert. Second Row: H. Lemkuil. E. Boynton. P. Newcastle. N. Nies. L. Heinrichs. I.. Roosen- raad. R. Stryker. I. Stoppcls. B. Marcus. R. Rawson. Front Row: E. Moncada. R. V'andcr May. C. Marclcy, O. Van Eenwyk. Mrs. P. Prins. Dean I . I.ichty. R. Williams. J. Price. B. Daugherty, M. Erclick. FRENCH CLUB Fourth Row: H. Van Esmond. J. Adams. D. Cordes, C. Toren. H. Frissel. Third Row: N. Fopma, H. Van Kooy. H. Voogd. A. Armstrong. H. Leslie, J. Spoelstra. Second Row: E. Van Alsburg. M. Bolema. N. Boynton. D. Strabbing. I.. Kroncmeycr. Front Row D. Vandcr Borgh. D. Zimmer- man. Miss L. Boyd. M. Potter. B. Oatman. GERMAN CLUB (76) Third Row: A. Van Kocvcring. C. Maiclcy. D. Sager. T. Mculcndykc. F. Olert. Second Row: Or. I. Warner. E. Smith. D. Schutmaat. D. Stubbing. I. Meppciink. L. Dykhuis. Front Row: E. Van Alsburg. K. Esther, R. Teninga, J. Van Oss. 1$. Frcligh, E. Folkcrt. R. Van Popering. ENGLISH MAJORS' CLUB FRENCH CLUB The Cercle Francois had a most inter- esting and successful year under the lead- ership of Joyce White. Many clever and en- tertaining programs were planned by the vice-president, Catherine Marcley. In spite of European hostilities, the joint meeting of the French and German Clubs was held in a most jovial and amicable fashion. A French movie was attended by some mem- bers of the club; at two of the meetings travel talks were given by Ruth Stegenga and John Van Lierop; a three-act play La Brouille was presented by the conversa- tion class. The last meeting of the year v as a dinner for the entire club. Ruth Stryker served as secretary-treasurer for the year. Dean Lichty and Mrs. Prins are the faculty advisors. GERMAN CLUB The Deutsche Verein was headed this year by Miss Nina Fopma. Lois Kronemyer, as vice-president, planned the monthly pro- grams, centering them about the signifi- cance of Germany as a world power. The annual meeting with the French Club was one of the highlights of the year, as were the interesting and instructive meetings on the lives of Heine and Goethe. At the Christmas party, which was a potluck sup- per, Herr Wolters made a very effective Santa Claus. Miss Laura Boyd and Profes- sor Edward Wolters are the faculty advisors for the club. Don Cordes was the secretary and James Adams was the treasurer. ENGLISH MAJORS' CLUB The English Majors' Club is composed of those senior students who have made Eng- lish rhetoric and literature their field of more intensive study. This year's president was Rose Teninga; Bernice Freligh v as vice- president; Donald Sager was secretary- treasurer. A Professor Quiz program con- cerning the various phases of English litera- ture v as the program for one meeting; Rose Teninga read an original three-act play en- titled “America's Next War, as the feature of another meeting. The new junior members were initiated in May. The year's program included social as well as instructional meetings. Dr. James Warner is the faculty advisor of the club. [77] Third Row W. Ramc.ui. M. Hidden. R. Ten- inn-r. Prof. C. De Graaf. N. Becksfort, C. Pool. M. Jacobs. Second Row: A SteKenga. I.. Kardux. R. Stryker. J Wishmeicr. I!. Rameau, I.. Heinrich'. A. Ratfenaud. V. Ellison. Front Row: M. Feltcr. T. Mculcndyke. D. Burkett. A. Bosch. II. Bielefeld. I. Mcppelink. B. Daugherty. O. Van Eenwyk. WOMEN'S DEBATE Third Row : W. Miller. R. Bonthius, C. Stop- pels. Second Row: A. Veldhuis. R. Aardsma. I.. Alder. J. Hains. Front Row: A. Dykstra. Prof. V. Schricr. J. Westhof. MEN'S DEBATE [78] Third Row: Prof. V. Sclincr. R. Aardsma. C. StoppcU. A. Penning . (,. Van Wyk. Prof. C. be C.raaf. Second Row: I.. Kardux. J. Wiilimcicr. E. Rameau. J. Westhof, M. Jacobs. A. Ratfenaud. V. Ellison. front Row: I. Mcppclmk, O. Van Eenwyk. E. Bielefeld. I). Boevc. I., licinrichs. T. Meulcn- dyke. PI KAPPA DELTA FORENSICS 7:00 A.M. ... a long trip . . . jokes and stories en route . . . cafeteria dinners . . . candy bars and cokes . . . and then . . . Mr. Chairman, Honorable Judge, worthy op- ponents: this afternoon . . . This season twenty girls debated on the intercollegiate question, Resolved: that the United States should adopt a policy of com- plete isolation, both military and economic, towards all nations outside the western hem- isphere engaged in armed international or civil conflict.” The women's squad was again coached by Professor C. De Graaf, and was managed by Lucille Kardux. The women opened their season with ex- change practice debates with the girls from Western State Teacher's College at Kalama- zoo. In February six teams were entered in the State Tournament at Ypsilanti. Later, four teams were sent to Huntington, Indiana, for a two-day tournament there. Members of the men's squad also debated on the question of isolation. Under the direc- tion of Professor Wm. Schrier they enjoyed a number of practice and decision debates. At the first of the season the men enter- tained the men from Calvin College of Grand Rapids. Later they in turn were en- tertained by Muskegon Junior College. In keeping with the ideal voiced by Pro- fessor Schrier at the beginning of the sea- son, the boys had several audience de- bates. They provided a program at the Holland division of the Rotary Club and also debated at one of the meetings of the Amer- ican Association for University Women and at a high school program in Allegan. Climaxing the season were the contests for which the teams had been aiming all year: the State Tournament at Lansing, the Albion Invitational Tournament, and the tournament at Manchester, Indiana. Debaters make up the biggest part of the Michigan Gamma chapter of Pi Kappa Delta in which orators, interpretive readers, and extempore speakers also have a part. The year's activities for Pi Kappa Delta have been interesting and varied. The reg- ular monthly meetings included guest speakers; one interestingly reviewed a book on the German situation, and another dis- cussed the history of neutrality. At their banquet on May 6, Mr. Junius Wood, re- tired foreign correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, talked on international affairs. The president, Virginia Ellison, is greatly responsible for the year's success. Aiding her in management were: Althea Raffenaud, vice president; Richard Aardsma, secretary; and Gordon Van Wyk, treasurer. [79] Third Row: N. Fopma, A. Bosch. R. Dc Young. T. Bccksfort. V. Ver Strate, V'. Muller. Second Row: M. Bolema. I.. Kardux. M. Bilk crt. B. Kline. A. Ratlcnaud. ). Wishmeier. M. Lctnkuil. Front Row: J. Ruiter. E. Boynton. T. Meulcn- dyke. Dean E. Lichty. R. Rawson. M. Morgan. WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES LEAGUE The Orientation Tea: a sea of new faces, tea and corsages . . . Homecoming: the Queen's float . . . Co-ed's Christmas party: lollipops, the Virginia Reel . . . Leap Year Party: skinned shins, fancy skating, yummy lunches ... Dr. Slutz: life's problems . . . Choice of Queen: suspense, gaiety, gor- geous girls . . . May Day: track meet, coro- nation . . . All-College Sing: voices, moon- light magic . . . the winners?? . . . The Women's Activities League passed another highly successful year in presenting to the campus an entertaining and informa- tional group of activities, catering especially to the girls, but from which the college as a whole greatly profited. The freshmen were cordially welcomed, and a bit bewildered, by the rounds of in- troduction at the Orientation Tea planned by Mary Bolema and Roberta Rawson. Eloise Boynton directed the decoration of the Queen's float for the Homecoming parade. Nina Fopma and Ruth De Young planned the annual Christmas party for the girls of the campus; all appeared in cos- tumes as various toys, and actual toys were placed bencaih the great, blue-lighted tree, later to be sent to needy children. The all- college project this year was an innovation in the form of a Leap Year skating party arranged by Lucille Kardux and Jean Wish- meier. Tasty box lunches were sold at auc- tion in hilarious, old-fashioned style. Theo- dora Meulendyke had charge of the Mar- riage Education conference for which Dr. Frank D. Slutz was procured. His lectures and interviews were available to the entire student body and proved to be most inter- esting and valuable. The W.A.L., of which every girl may be a member upon payment of the $1.00 dues, chose Theodora Meulendyke as president of the Board, Lucille Kardux as vice-president, Martha Morgan as secretary, and Virginia Ver Strate as treasurer. [80] Third Row: R. Dc Young, M. Tywc. V. Vcr Stratc. Second Row N. Boynton. N. Fopma. M. Madden. A. RalTcnaud. Front Row: K. Boynton. I. Mcppclink, A. Boven. M. Nagy. M. Dekker. ATHLETIC DEBT DIGGERS Rust sweaters, blue skirts, white collars: A.D.D. . . . First football game . . . washing cups and spoons untouched for a year . . . madly wrapping hot dogs . . . pouring the steaming coffee . . . Basketball games . . . canvassing the crowd with trays of candy, gum, frostbites . . . Sailing bars into the top row with uncanny accuracy ... a coin flashing toward grasping hands, but com- ing to rest under the bleachers . . . running to Prof. McLean for change . . . Believe it or not,” work, but fun!” The aim of the A D D. organization is to serve the athletic program by raising enough from its sales at Hope's inter-colle- giate athletic contests to finance the Wom- en's Athletic Association as well as to help financially the men's Board of Athletics. Again this year the aim has become an ac complishment. The A.D.D. society is made up of a sophomore, a junior, and a senior from each girls' sorority, and at an annual ban- quet held in June, five freshmen girls are installed to take over the work of the grad- uating seniors. Also at this meeting the new officers are chosen. In June, 1939, those elected as executives for the year 1939-1940 were: Ardene Boven, president; Virginia Ver Strate, vice-president; and Isla Meppe- link, treasurer. Under Miss Bovens able direction the Athletic Debt Diggers enjoyed a successful year selling refreshments. At the football games in the fall the girls held forth in the booth under the stands where they sold hot dogs, coffee, and candy bars. At the basketball games in the Armory during the winter months the girls peddled frostbites, Coca-Cola, and candy during the intermis- sion at the half. The fans and the athletic teams have profited alike from their services: the former have been refreshed; the latter have been financed. [81 1 Fourth Row: 1). MacDonald. F. l’nndlc. Prof. C. Dc Graaf. R. Bonthius. R. Dykstra. ). Wcsthof. L. Dibble. Third Row C. Van Hartcsvcldt. M. Stclma, M. Van Dyke. A. Wccldrcycr. R. Teninga, I Klaarcn. J. Wishmcicr. B. Levai. Second Row : D. Sager. R. Van Popering, I.. Heinrichs, V. Rameau. L. Timmer, I Rameau. N. Boynton. F. Bcrtsch. Front Row : I.. Kroncmcycr, F. 'an Putten. G. Nafe. I Stoppels. F. Dykema. T. Mculcndykc. D. Curtis. Our own telephone ... a desk for our feet ... in fact, a whole new room, far from the madding crowd . . . The result: a bigger and better Anchor ... a new editorial policy ... a five plank platform . . . more pictures and block prints . . . As I See It' . . . open forum, with heated discussions . . Dear Editor . . . The Student Prints . . . The Thnooper: theeth all, tellth all, but who ith it? Bob Bonthius headed a highly profitable year for Hope's bi-weekly publication. After wresting itself entirely free from the clutches of the monster. Debt, the Anchor was able to make many improvements. Its reward came in the form of being awarded a First Class Honor rating by the Associated Col- legiate Press, a real advance from the third class position held for several years. Bob was ably assisted by associate edi- tors Blase Levai and Fred Bertsch. The fea- ture articles were done by Genne Nafe, while Edgar Dibble thoroughly covered the sports events. A1 Van Dyke was the busi- ness manager, and Kay Marcley was in charge of circulation. Professor Paul Brouw- er continued as the faculty adviser. Suc- ceeding Bob Bonthius for the coming year is Fred Bertsch, chosen by the staff and by the advisory board. The Anchor has contributed to student activity by sponsoring an open forum. Also many new features and columns were add- ed. Those who opened the Music Box found it very worth-while, and the student editorial policy has created a great deal of interest in current problems. Many seething students were given a chance to flare up and Let the Sparks Fly. The Anchor has endeavored to keep its figurative fin- gers upon the campus pulse as well as to be the vessel of information and events for all who turn its pages. (82) Third Row Prof. C. Dc C.iual. G. Van Wyk. G. Van Dyke, R. Dyk tra. W. June. A Willis. Second Row R Dc Younv. V Miller. H. Voogd. M. Van Dyke. S. Slingcrland. Ii Ten Brink. V. Ver Strate. Front Row M. Boleiru. I Boynton. J. Wish- mcicr. J. Di Giglio, J. Mains, R. Sict'cma. Ii. Rameau. R. Raw son. MILESTONE Salesmen in June . . . contracts in Sep- tember . . . the dummy in December . . photos before March first . . . deadlines in April and May . . . and THE 1940 MILE- STONE in June . . . and so to bed . . . The Milestone staff, representing the jun- ior class of Hope College, offers to you its 1940 edition of our annual publication, THE MILESTONE. We have tried to live up to the high standards of the previous annuals and at the same time incorporate a few in- novations. We have at all times had the wishes of you, the student body, in mind and have tried to make this truly your book, a ''milestone'' in Hope's succession of annual publications. The juniors chose Gordon Van Wyk to head this most important class project. His associate editor was Ruth De Young. Other members of the editorial staff were: society editor, Eloise Boynton, activities editor, Roberta Rawson, and athletics editor, Henry Voogd. The business manager was Robert Dykstra, assisted by Joseph Di Giglio, William Miller, Gerald Van Dyke, and Mar- thene Van Dyke. The art co-editors were Edith Rameau and Willard June. Carl Van Hartesveldt, Eugene Ten Brink, Arthur Willis, and Clarence Vander Velde were the photographers. The class editors were as follows: seniors, Virginia Ver Strate; juniors, Jean Wishmeier; sophomores, John Hains; freshmen, Ray Sietsema. Mary Bole- ma and Stanley Slingerland were the typ- ists. The faculty adviser v as Professor Clar- ence De Graaf. The year has been a most busy one for the staff but withal a pleasant one. All will recall periods when enthusiasm ran espe- cially high; a few will remember periods of disappointment. But topping all recollec- tions will be that of the twenty-three con- secutive days of rain in May which held up all photographic production. [83] Sixlti Row : D. Van Dyke. B. Vandcr Woude, D. Zylstia. G. Kostcr, F. Moolcnaar. Fifth Row : J. De Boer. C. Plantocn. J. Dc Vries, V. Miller. J. Ricksc. M Dcnckas. H. Voogd. Fourth Row M. Oonk. I.. Hankamp. J Mul- ler. J. Dc Jong. J. Maasen. R. Swart. T. Miersma, H. Leigh-Manucll. W. Goodrow. Third Row : A. Schutmaat, N. Nies, A. Bosch. I.. Roosenraad. R. De Younc. B. Vis. M. Madden. M. Van Dyke. M. Van Kooy, M. Ratfenaud. C.. Jalving. M. Jacobs. Prof. K. Second Row R Vandcr May. I.. Heinrichs. M. Bolcma. P Newcastle. I.. Bocks. Mrs. F. Koskainp. C. Kremers. M. Bilkert. E. Spaan. N. Vanderbilt. IX Eby. Front Row B Kline. B. Davis. T. Meulcn- dyke. C. Marclcy. J. Swart. M. Potter. D. Zim- merman, R. Stryker. D. Van Hoven. B. Daugh- erty. J. Vandcr Linden. M. Webber. R. Newn- ham. CHAPEL CHOIR Tryouts in the fall . . . five minutes re- hearsal before chapel . . . student direction . . . “The Lord is in His Holy Temple . . . the “Dresden Amen . . . broadcasting . . . boarding the G. R. bus . . . “My Native Land . . . “Oh, Gladsome Light . . . Han- del's Messiah . . . spring concert. The spring of 1940 marks the tenth year in the history of the Hope College Chapel Choir. In the fall Mrs. Grace D. Fenton and Professor Kenneth Osborne combined the men's and women's Glee Clubs to form a choral group of select voices. The choir practiced as a unit once weekly, and each Glee Club met alone twice a week. Thus performing and meeting separately as well as in a unit, each had its own offi- cers. The girls chose Althea Raffenaud as president and Mildred Potter as secretary. Mrs. Fenton directed this section with Alma Weeldreyer as accompanist. The men had as their president Harold Van Heuvelen, and Henry Voogd served as treasurer for the united choir. Professor Osborne directed the men's Glee Club as well as the Chapel Choir; Alvin Schutmaat accompanied. The highlight of the choir's year was again the rendition of Handel's Messiah in conjunction with the Holland Civic Chorus on December 19 in the Hope Memorial Chapel under Mr. Osborne's direction. Ex- cellent and popular guest artists were fea- tured. Also this year the choir has ipade several recordings for the weekly Hope radio broad- cast on station WOOD; it has made two appearances in Grand Rapids churches, and several here in Holland, both in the city churches and on special occasions in the Hope Chapel. Each morning at the chapel service the choir offers the prayer response under student direction. On May 17, both in glee club and choral formation, the Choir rendered a concert for the annual High School Day program. [84] j Fifeh Row L. Scholico, R Donij. V. Klein hckwl. J Zoutcrul.im. H Van Fumond. F.. Brandt, [) Smith. E. Dibble Fourth Row: H. Voogd, L. Timmer, K. Doum.1. H. Hockic, J. Z� KCr . H Morgan. S. Van Oss. H. Dykema. Cr. Dornbos. I. Muller. D. De Krakcr. Third Row R. Carpenter. A. Verwoert. V. Meerdink. R. Fopma. I. Brouwer. J. Swart. I.. Brunners. ) Den Herder. R. Van Stricn. J. Hinkamp. M. Bilkert. Second Row C. Stckctcc. C. Roberts. R C ur- tis. S. Stckctcc. H. Van Hcuvclcn. A. Van Ferden, Mr. D. Zwemcr. Front Row E. Hoover. T. Rynbrandt. R Bos. R. Bonthius. Van Wyk. R swart BAND Autumn . . . Riverside Park ... a football game . . . the half . . . the band enters with a triangular formation . . . Washington Post ... an intertwining serpentine ... a block initial for the visitors ... an anchor . . . Anchors Aweigh ... an H . . . In that dear old town of Holland, Michigan . . . a pair of majorettes . . . beauty, color, and class ... a drizzle, wet feet, and sloppy marching ... a snowfall, numb fingers, and sloppy playing . . . Winter . . . the Armory ... a basketball game . . . the band piled in the bleachers . . . Westerner . . . Michigan Victors . . . Oh Johnny, Oh! . . . Sally Trombone . . . group singing . . . God Bless America . . . a stray basketball disturbing the clarinets Spring ... Dr. Van Saun's room ... a re- hearsal . . . Don or Cornie v ielding the baton . . . Johnny Muller dispensing music . . . Cavalcade . . . Victor Herbert's Fa- vorites . . . March Heroic” . . . two record- ings for the radio . . . Tulip Time parade . . . This third year of the organized Hope's Band has been marked by an expansion of program, an increase in facilities, and the giving of additional credit to regular band members. The organizer, sponsor, motivat- ing influence, and bandmaster for the last two years, Mr. Daniel J. Zwemer, also be- came director in September. The new fresh- man class brought with it a number of mu- sicians, fresh with the enthusiasm of their very active high school organizations. In February, Cornelius J. Steketee, '39, former student director, again became director of the band, when Mr. Zwemer vacated to ac- cept another position. The Class of '41, the nucleus about which the band was built when they were fresh- men. looks forward to next season, their last with the band which grew with them. [85] Third Row: F.. Carlin. H. Hock man. A. Pen- ninv . R. Dykstra. A. Joldcrsma. Second Row: J. Luiden� . H. I.c lic. H. Voogd. ( . Visschcr. A. Sliiphorct. H. i'rcligh. Front Row: P. Newcastle. F. Spaan, M. Fast. R. Curti� . N. Vanderbilt. D. Boeve. V. Ver Strate. COMMONS ROOM A golf drive . . . pledges by the societies ... a gift from the Women's League of the Synod of Chicago . . . various money-rais- ing campaigns . . . and now we have a Commons Room. Ping-Pong . . . checkers . . . magazines ... a radio . . . and a piano ... a perfect place for you and your date to spend a rainy afternoon. The drive for a Commons Room which began last year was the brain child of Rose Teninga and the ANCHOR. Robert Bon- thius was put in charge of the campaign for raising money. Each society made sub- stantial donations, and the Blue Key hon- orary fraternity sponsored a golf drive, the proceeds of which were given to the Com- mons fund. Also, the Ladies Aid Societies of the various churches in Holland took up collections to be added to the fund. This past summer the room on the second floor of the Education Building v as redecorated and furnished as a recreation room for the students. The Commons Council, headed by Ger- trude Visscher, has not only managed the room, but has added various competitive activities to campus life at Hope. During the winter they sponsored ping-pong tour- naments for both the men and women. Small silver medals v ere awarded to the winners, namely, Jean Wishmeier and Don Van Farowe. In the spring they sponsored a mixed doubles tennis tournament which not only crowned two people winners, but also was the beginning of more than one new romance. The Commons Room is open every day for students to go in and read, play ping- pong, or study. It has also been very use- ful for joint society meetings, French and German club meetings, and for Alumni meetings. Fourth Row I I.uidcn . J. Adams, R. Bon tlnuN. Mr. $. Albers. Third Row F Dc Moor. J KapcORa. W. Tcrwilligcr, I), Dykrtn. A. Joldcrsma. Second Row: I). Saner. I). Poppen. R. Ten- injta. B. Frclifch, F.. FI ipse. A. Shiphorst. Front Row: A. Boven. A. RatTenaud. P. Bet- thasol, N. Fopma. L). Boeve, C. Matclcy. SENIOR PLAY Tears . . . laughter . . . heart-throbs . . . love . . . birth . . . death . . . just plain folks in “Our Town.” Dean sets the scene . . . Kay and Gene attract all eyes . . . straw- berry phosphates . . . black umbrellas . . . choir rehearsals . . . fun backstage . . . bou- quets . . . Stan Albers, “Our Director. The senior class of 1940 presented a sup- perb performance of Thornton Wilder's Pul- litzer Prize winner, “Our Town, on the nights of April 30, May 1, 2, and 3 at the Women's Literary Club. This unusual play was a great departure from most dramatic performances in that no stage scenery and few properties were used. Dean Dykstra as the stage manager and narrator gave an outstanding performance. The difficult role of Emily Webb was excellently handled by Catherine Marcley. The bashful lover was well portrayed by Eugene Flipse, as were the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs by Rose Teninga and Donald Poppen, and Mr. and Mrs. Webb by Althea Raffenaud and Albert Shiphorst. Others who took their parts with distine tion were: Edwin Luidens, as fo Crowell; James Adams, as Howie Newsome; Ardene Boven, as Rebecca; Bill Terwilliger, as Simon Stimson; Nina Fopma, as Mrs. Soames; Jay Kapenga, as Constable War ren; Robert Bonthius, as Sam Craig; Alfred Joldersma, as Jo Stoddard, Donald Sager, as Prof. Willard; Bernice Freligh, Fred De Hoog, and Dorothy Boeve, as the “voices of the audience.” Members of the choir were Theodora Meulendyke, Mildred Potter, Beatrice Kline Elynor Spaan. and Milton Denekas. James Hinkamp and Donald Cordes were the stage managers. Stanley Albers, of Union High School in Grand Rapids and an alumnus of Hope, was the director of the play. ORATORY Earnest preparation . . . endless practice . . . the thrill of contesting . . . awaiting the judges' word with a feigned nonchalance . . . the joy of winning . . . hearty congratu- lations from the new speech professor. Blase Levai On February 13 both the men's and the women's oratorical contests were held in the Hope Memorial Chapel. Blase Levai was awarded the College Raven Oratorical prize with his winning oration. In Be- tween . Placing second was John Hains, speaking upon the subject. Destroying the Destroyer”. Levai went on to the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Oratorical contest at Mount Pleasant and placed in the Nina Fopma evening's elimination contest v ith another oration. The Lead Casket”. Later he deliv- ered excerpts from this work on Hope's radio broadcast, as did the winners of the other oratorical contests. Both Levai and Hains are students in their second year at Hope, and must be congratulated on their early and excellent triumphs. Nina Fopma, senior, won first place in the women's division of oratory, the annual Adelaide contest, v ith her oration, Take up the Flag . Emily Bielefeld, junior, chose as her subject, Nomads of Today”, and was the winner of second place. The judges of both the men's and the women's contests were Dr. E. E. Lichty, Professor C. De Graaf, and Rev. P. E. Hinkamp. On March 28 the annual Peace Contest was sponsored to determine Hope's repre- sentative in the state contest. John Hains again was awarded oratorical honors by John Hains being selected as the winner of first place. His oration was entitled, The Citadel of Peace”. Taking second place v as William Pelon, freshman. Mr. Hains further proved his ability by placing second in the Michigan Intercolle- giate Peace contest at Albion College on April 17, as he spoke on the subject, The New Day Dawns”. Here he was one of eleven contestants, and received a prize of $30.00. This is Professor William Schrier's first year at Hope College as director of foren- sics, and he should be commended for his able coaching of the contestants as well as for his sponsoring of the events. [88] RADIO Saturday morning . . . Rev. Hinkamp plan- ning and directing . . . checking script . . . Prof. Paul E. Hinkamp the choir crowds into the small recording room . . . absolute silence . . . OX, cut! Saturday evening . . . Station WOOD . . . Good evening. As the chimes ring out the hour of seven . . . This is Dean Dykstra saying ’Good night'. This year Hope College has incorporated a new feature into its program . . . that of broadcasting. Each Saturday evening from seven to seven-thirty o'clock E.S.T., over the Prof. Kenneth Osborne Grand Rapids station WOOD, can be heard the Hope College radio program. The col- lege owes its debt of thanks to the Home Furnace Company, sponsor of the hour. Rev. Paul Hinkamp arranges the pro- grams. It is varied in character, including several musical selections and a talk by one of the professors or by some other per- son of importance. Discussions between students have also been featured. Professor Kenneth Osborne is in charge of the musical section of the broadcast; instrumental and vocal numbers are used. Dean Dykstra, Grand Rapids senior well-known for his oratorical skill, is announcer for the program. These broadcasts originate on our campus, in the Hope Memorial Chapel. The small Dean Dykslra music room on the first floor has been con- verted into a recording studio. Most of Sat- urday is taken up with the preparation of the records, which are then taken to the studios in Grand Rapids to be put on the air at seven o'clock. Each of the weekly programs is opened and closed with the sounding of the chimes from the chapel tower. Hope College regards this broadcast cs important in making the Reformed Church better acquainted v ith its college and in making Hope known beyond de- nominational coniines. Dorothy Strabbing. Ardene Boven. Joyce White. Queen Martha Morgan. Gertrude Visscher. Genevie Nafe, Lenore Vandersnade CAMPUS QUEEN AND COURT — 1939-1940 Junior parade: poise . . . charm . . . glam- our . . . committee meetings sub rosa . . . suspense . . . after-hour discussions . . . the night of May 5: the white walk . . . the wait- ing throne . . . the breathless crowd . . . and then Marty, Dorothy, Gertrude, Genne, Ar- dene, Joyce, and Lenore ... all so lovely . . . The reign of Her Royal Highness, Queen Martha Morgan, surrounded by the loveliest of attendants, was a most happy and suc- cessful one. Her ladies-in-waiting were: Ladies Ardene Boven, Genevie Nafe, Doro- thy Strabbing, Lenore Vandermade, Ger- trude Visscher, and Joyce White. [90) Frat Men Fight Friday For '40 Track Trophy Queen and Court Chosen Last Night M. Day Suspense Demoralizes, 1 Allied and Central Forces Hit; It Eminent Doctor Fears Epidemic Eden Calls for Info : f Y On May Queen's Identity in Name of p AJr Good Warfare ATHLETICS HOPE COLLEGE MILESTONE 1940 Fourth Row Mjiugtr 1 Bccksfoit, K. Mont- gomery. C. Stoppcls. M Bekken. P. Martin. L. Bran nock, W. Toner. Coach M. Hinga. Third Row J Dinkcloo, K. Power . Ci. llcnevcld. R. Van Dyk. R. Hanson, F.. Dc Free. F. Morgan. K. Miller. Second Row V. Tappan. C. Vandcrhill. A. Kroncmeycr. M. Den Herder. R. Meyers. R. Menu. T. Cimock. Front Row R Hudson, W. Hakken. J. White. J. Fuidcns. D. Poppen. P. Waalkes. K. Hon- holt. R. Vandcr Faan. FOOTBALL Fall practice before school opens . . . too hot now but snow in a month . . . ''Bend . . . one, two . . . up, down . . . barks Capt. Butch . . . and he not only directs the exer- cises but he does them too! . . . Nov night practices and then the first game . . a bril- liantly lit field ... a noisy, expectant crowd of upperclassmen v ith one hundred and seventy gaping frosh in tow . . . Dykstra at the mike . . . Dopesters predict a better season than last . . . and it was ... in spite of the last two games . . . high point: defeat of the Kazoo Hornets . . . first time in M1AA grid history . . . low point: Homecoming defeat by Hillsdale . . . especially spectacular: Brannock's trained toe, Meyer's swivel hips . . . not so spectacular but dependable and indispensible: Powers on defense, Hudson on offense, Honholt at end . . . The season opener, the first Friday of the school year, v as against Ferris. Before the visitors found themselves, Hope had crossed their line three times but failed to convert once. During the final quarter, however, Bidwell of Ferris got loose for Ferris' sole touchdown, leaving the score at 18-6. Grand Rapids Junior brought to Holland a heavy team that proved to be an equal match for Hope; thus at the end of the game neither goal had been crossed The feature of the game v as the punting dual between Brannock and Charon. The first MIAA game was with Adrian. Hinga's squad was primed for the game. The offense clicked, the line blocked, and Adrian was routed. The final score was Hope 35, Adrian 0. Hope invaded Alma for the second MIAA game and the contest proved to be the most thrilling of the season. Alma, displaying a well balanced team, surprised in the first half by scoring two touchdowns, converting each time. Throughout the third quarter the two ieams battled on even terms. It v as not until late in the fourth quarter that Hope turned on the power, and they did it with a vengeance. With but four and a half min- utes to play, Idema began throwing accu rate passes and Hope tallied twice. Thus the game ended with the score knotted at 14 all. On Friday, October 20, the Kazoo Hornets renewed an old rivalry with Hope at River- 94 ] view Park. A gala crowd turned out for the event and they were not disappointed. Hope's warriors took the lead in the first half, scoring on a line thrust by Ray Mey- ers. Montgomery added his bit to make the score 7 to 0. In the second half Kazoo came back strong. Led by the brilliant Danny Wood, the Hornets threatened the Hope goal twice. Each time they were repulsed by the fighting Hope line, and when the final gun sounded, the Hingamen were still clinging to their 7 point lead. Enthusiasm ran high after the victory, the first for Hope over Kazoo during their MIAA rivalry. Still undefeated for the season, the team traveled to Olivet for its next game. With Brannock leading the way Hope overpow ered the hapless Comets and scored easily. The books at the end of the game read: Hope 27, Olivet 0. Hillsdale was Hope's homecoming oppo- nent and they came to town with a reput- edly strong team. They more than lived up to their reputation and displayed a well balanced, heavy team that passed and charged its way to victory over Hope's eleven. When the gun sounded, Hillsdale had conquered Hope by the decisive score of 30-6. It was the first defeat of the season for Capt. Bob Powers and Company. In the final gridiron battle of the season, Hope encountered Albion. Albion, leading the MIAA conference with no defeats, was the team to beat if Hope wished to figure in the standings. The contest was well played as both teams displayed power. The Brit ons lost no time in taking the lead, scoring two touchdowns to make the score 13 to 0. Hope retaliated, via the air route, to make the score 13 to 7, Brannock carrying the ball across. The team fought desperately to make another counter, but all goalward thrusts were repulsed by Albion's strong forward wall. Albion won the game 13 to 7, and in so doing, clinched the MIAA championship. Hope took over third place, just behind Hillsdale. In spite of the two defeats in the last games, the season was not at all unsuc- cessful. The team was much stronger this year than last, and had greater reserve strength. The backfield held a better array of passing, punting, and running than it did the previous year. It was both fast and hard hitting. The seniors who played their last games for Hope were Captain Powers, Honholt, Brannock, Vander Laan, Luidens, Poppen, and Dinkeloo. Captain Powers was elected to the all MIAA team and was awarded the coveted most valuable player in the league award. Brannock, Honholt, and Hudson made the second team. Summary: Hope 18 . . Ferris 6 Hope 0 . . G. R. I. C. 0 Hope 35 . . Adrian 0 Hope 14 . . Alma 14 Hope 7 . . Kazoo 0 Hope 27 . . Olivet 0 Hope 6 . . Hillsdale 30 Hope 7 . . Albion 13 195] Third Row : H. Colcnbramlcr, 1.. Morgan. Second Row : Coach J. Schoutcn. C.. Van Wicren. K. Vanden Berg. J. Visjer. I). Forms- rna. W. Tappan. Coach M. Hinga. Front Rose R Montgomery. R. Lokert. I.. Brannock. K. Honholt. A. Slikkers. H. Beck - fort. VARSITY BASKETBALL Friday nights at the Armory . . . standard accouterments: the ADD girls, the band. Mac , and Harm . . . standard features: Brannock's unorthodox shots . . . Honholt’s flashy passing . .. Slikkers' airtight defense . . . Montgomery's nonchalant aggressive- ness . . . Lokers' dead-eye . . . Soph Van Wieren's steady development . . . The climax of the season: the victory over Albion . . . and the climax to end all cli- maxes: the hectic battle against Alma’s Sophs . . . and with their defeat the capture of the MIAA Crown . . . and Glory Day! Prospects looked bright for Hope as she opened the 1939-40 schedule with five letter- men. To start off the season on the right foot Hope routed Ferris, despite the bril- liant play of Red” Ballantine The next fee, Michigan Normal, proved to be a bit more stubborn; but they too bowed before the Hingamen as they poured in shots from all angles. During the Christmas holidays Central College from Pella, Iowa, invaded Holland. The Westerners were outclassed and another win was added to Hope's growing string of victories. The first defeat of the season was suf- fered when the squad traveled to Kalama- zoo to battle Western State Teachers' Col- lege. The final whistle found Hope on the short end of a 45 to 37 score. In the first conference game Hope demon- strated her power by outclassing Adrian. A second conference victory was scored when the Hope team encountered Kalamazoo, last year's champs. In trouncing the Hornets, Hope gained revenge for the previ- ous year's defeat. Following the Kazoo game, Hope added two more conference victories, defeating Hillsdale in a well- played game, and swamping Olivet under a torrent of baskets. The first crucial game of the conference season loomed up when the Albion five came to town. Before a packed house Hope was edged out by the visitors for her first league defeat. The Dutchmen had taken a surprising 19-5 lead by half time, but this vanished before the Albion onslaught the second half. The final score was 32-27. After this disheartening defeat the Hinga- men settled down seriously to the business of winning games. Ferris was again de- feated, and in the next game Hope dis- played top form in outpointing the strong Alma team on the Scots' home floor. Title hopes again zoomed end the team was filled v ith new life after surmounting this [96] important obstacle. Michigan Normal was again overcome, and Adrian and Kazoo were also overwhelmed for a second time by the Hope powerhouse. Following victories over Hillsdale and Olivet, there were two games left before completion of the schedule: one with Albion, and the other with Alma. A large group of supporters followed the team to Albion and they were well rewarded for their efforts. In a packed Albion gym, Hope presented a smooth working team that outplayed the Britons and came through with a 30-24 vic- tory. The Hingamen had taken over the lead in the MIA A race by the conquest, and enthusaism ran high. There was but one hurdle between Hope and the champion- ship, and that was Alma. Long will the game between Hope and Alma remain in the memories of those who v itnessed it. Before a noisy, expectant crowd, the two teams staged a thrilling see- saw battle which finally resulted in a 34-33 victory for Hope, when Slikkers tossed a swisher with less than one minute to play. The MIAA basketball championship was Hope's, and the student body went out to celebrate Glory Day. Hinga's champs finished the season with sixteen wins in eighteen starts. Western State and Albion were the only teams to take a game from the Dutch. Hope amassed a total of 847 points while her op- ponents picked up 525. This amounts to an average score per game of 47-29. High scoring honors for the year went to Co-Cap- tains Lee Brannock and Ken Honholt, who garnered 175 and 147 points respectively. These two and Ade Slikkers were rewarded with places on the all-MIAA court team. Summary: Hope 47 . . . Ferris 19 Hope 36 . . . Mich. Normal 23 Hope 54 . . . Central 37 Hope 37 . . . Western State 47 Hope 59 . . . Adrian 32 Hope 46 . . . Kazoo 29 Hope 43 . . . Hillsdale 33 Hope 64 . . . Olivet 20 Hope 27 . . . Albion 32 Hope 54 . . . Ferris 32 Hope 45 . . . Alma 32 Hope 65 . . . Mich. Normal 34 Hope 47 . . . Adrian 27 Hope 42 . . . Kazoo 19 Hope 58 . . . Hillsdale 26 Hope 58 . . . Olivet 25 Hope 30 . . . Albion 24 Hope 35 . . . Alma 34 [97] Fouith Row C oach }. Sclunitcn. I). Morrison. I.. Berry. C Knapp. Harrison. F. Lokker. D. Hyk'tra. Manager H. Bccksfort. Third Row: C. Holcomb. W. Hendrix. A. limmcr, 1., Ovcrbcck, R Hollcman. A. Schaap. H. Koop. K. Nicusma. H. Boevc. Second Row W. Hiddema. C . Albers. ( . Kardux. S. Padnos. Front Row ( Prince. C . Prince. M. Krom- potich. C. Krompotich. R. Whelan. ). Whelan. W. Slocomhc. W. Riemersma. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL September . . . Coach anxiously surveys the frosh . . . high school experience? star? bulk? kick or pass? . . . here is the coming varsity . . . and this year's crop makes Coach smile. Under the tutelage of Coach Jack Schouten, the freshman football squad went through a most successful season, showing itself to be very powerful and well balcnced. Al- though very few games were played, the season was very profitably spent in teach- ing fundamentals to the group who came to college with various amounts of experience. The first encounter was played out of town against the strong Alma freshman squad. The Hope frosh displayed drive in winning 6 to 0. Riemersma set the stage for the lone counter by intercepting a pass. De Fouw slashed through for the touch- down. After a period of intense practice the Kazoo yearlings invaded Riverview Park for a night game. By outrushing and out- charging their opponents, the Hope frosh routed the visitors by the score of 26 to 0. With this victory the squad ended the sea- son undefeated, untied, and with an un- crossed goal line. The frosh squad was the center of a great deal of attention, but it was also the cause of a great deal of confusion for coaches and competition alike, because of its three sets of twins: Carl and Mike Krompotich, Clarence and George Prince, and Jack and Robert Whelan. These six and many others of the squad will be valuable additions to the varsity next year. Albers, De Fouw, Dykstra, Hendrix, Hoek, Lokker, Nieusma, Padnos, Riemersma, and Timmer, to men- tion a few, will be watched with interest next fall. (98) Second Row: E. Xicuwna. A. Timmcr. I. Whelan. R Whelan. A. Sclu.ip. Coach J. Schoutcn. Front Row W. Ricmcisma. I Dykstf.i, C Prince. I). Dc Fouw. Ci. Prince. F.. Van Wicrcn. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Straight from the gridiron to the basket- ball court . . . and another successful sched- ule . . . Coach lack grooms a strong squad for Coach Bud to use next year ... to fill five vacancies on the varsity . . . When the short freshman football sched ule was completed. Coach Jack Schouten issued the call for frosh basketeers. The squad that responded proved to be excep- tionally strong with several high school stars available as a nucleus. Coach Milton Hinga will be well able to use these men next year in the primarily sophomore-junior varsity squad that will have as its task the defense of the M. I. A A. basketball title The freshmen played their full quota of six games against other schools, losing only to the Alma frosh on their home floor. This loss was later revenged at home on the Armory floor. The Kalamazoo yearlings and Hope also exchanged visits, and Schou- ten's marksmen were twice victors. The other two games against outsiders were also wins, one on an overnight trip to Adrian, the other here against Grand Rap ids Catholic Junior College. These games and three played against intra-mural teams were featured as prelimi- naries to varsity games. As evidence of their superiority within the college walls, the frosh licked the Fraternal team, inter- fraternity champs for three years, and the second place Cosmopolitans. Only one check to their winning streak was given at home, that by the varsity reserves. Thus the secson was concluded with seven wins and two defeats, a record establishing them as the strongest freshman team in the M. I. A. A. (901 Second Row: Coach J. Schouten, J. Jalving. V. VlicRcr. R. takers, B. Vandcr woude. L. Bruggers. Front Row: L. Alder. E. Dibble, W. June, R. Verburg, J. Di Giglio. TRACK The call for thinclads is issued . . . we play basketball and do push-ups indoors . . . the track stays wet and the weather stays cold . . . and then the sun comes out for one half day . . . and then it snows . . . we play basketball and do push-ups in- doors . . . Due to unfavorable weather conditions which necessitated a late start in outdoor practice, the Hope track squad was hin- dered from rounding into condition until quite late in the season. For this reason Coach Jack Schouten could not enter the team in the annual triangular meet with Kalamazoo and Albion, nor were they able to participate in the indoor meet at Albion. Thus the annual Interfraternity Track Meet, sponsored by the ANCHOR on May Day, furnished the squad their only oppor- tunity for competition before the all-impor- tant MIAA Field Day. High point man for the afternoon was Lee Brannock, who picked up sixteen points in the dashes, high jump, and broad jump. In so doing, he led the Fraternal team to victory as they amassed eighty-three points. Their advan- tage was especially evident in the field events, while the Emersonians controlled the running races with the exception of the , dashes and took second place with forty- nine points. The Cosmopolitans and Knick- erbockers finished in that order. The final goal of all training, practice, and competition in all the spring sports at Hope is the MIAA Field Day. So it was with the track team; and though they were unproven before this meet, Hope's small squad performed exceptionally well at the Marshall track. Leading entrants for their Alma Mater were Brannock and Dibble in the sprints. Powers and Montgomery in the weight events, Verburg as two-miler, Van- der Woude as miler, Bruggers in the 880, Kapenga in the quarter, and Brannock in the jumping events. (100] Second Row: F. Zwccring, A. Joldcrsma, R. Vcglcr. H. Hockjc. Front Row : F. De Free, W. Tappan, D. Fop- pen. COUUt1-' co-r ar TENNIS Spring is in the air . . . tennis holds sway . . . squad trains intensively . . . strenuous schedule booked by Coach Kleinheksel . . . climax reached in MIAA tournament. The varsity tennis team, under the guid- ance of Coach Kleinheksel, entered the 1940 trophy race with several veterans returning to form the nucleus of the new squad. The veteran players, Joldersma, Poppen, and Vegter received strong support from some capable sophomore players in Tappan, Hoekje, De Pree, and Zweering. Competition on the MIAA courts was very keen, though Kalamazoo was conceded the championship. The Hornets, led by Shane and with the renewed services of most of their championship team from the previous year, were well-nigh invincible. Albion boasted a crew of excellent performers who played a superior brand of tennis in most of their matches, and it was this team that Hope set out to beat. The result of this con- test determined to a great extent in whose trophy case the MIAA All-Sports Trophy would reside. The entire season consisted of four weeks of active practicing and a strenuous sched- ule. The schedule included home and home matches with conference schools in addition to matches with several non-con- ference teams. The season was climaxed at the MIAA tournament held at Marshall. The Orange and Blue team played an excellent brand of tennis; but their best was not good enough, and they finished third behind Kalamazoo and Albion. [101] Lett to Ri lit : Coach M. Hinga. K. Honholt. A. Slikkets. R. Dykstra. T. Cimock. GOLF Holland Country Club . . . Hinga again shows the fine points . . . title prospects bright . . . three lettermen return . . . Cimock a valuable addition . . . fills the shoes of Bob Marcus of last year . . . Kalamazoo and Albion the teams to beat . . . With the entrance of the golf season, Coach Hinga and his squad practiced vig- orously for their opening matches and the beginning of a strenuous schedule. It was a known fact that the possibility of Hope's winning the MIAA All-Sports Trophy de- pended, to a large extent, upon the success of the golf team. The race for the coveted trophy had narrowed down to a close fight between Hope and Albion, and Hinga's squad primed themselves to “beat the Britons.” The outlook for the season was very bright for the Dutch team. Three of the reg- ulars from the previous year's team re- turned to form an excellent nucleus. The veterans were Ade Slikkers, Ken Honholt, and Bob Dykstra, and they were ably sup- ported by the strong addition of Sophomore Ted Cimock, a former state high school champion. Slikkers, one of the leaders in league competition of the previous year, led the squad. Most of the season's matches were held with MIAA colleges. A few outside teams were included in the list, however. The annual Field Day was destined to be the climax of the season, and upon their per- formance at this meet rested the squad s possibility of making the year 1939-40 a banner year for Hope sports. ► I 102] Second Row: Coach J. Sdioutcn. J. Jalving. Ve'. Slocombc. J Burger, F. Ending. L. Rcu . C. Hempstead. R. Vandcr Laan. Front Row : P, Dykstr.i, D. Fylstra. D. Forms- ma, J. B.i.u. R I.okcrs. H. Becksfort. D. Mot rison, K Vanden Berg. BASEBALL Batter up . . . Coach Jack bellows at a dumb play ... he hits for fielding prac- tice with uncanny accuracy . . . this is his sport . . . Although still an unorganized sport at Hope, baseball assumed great popularity among the fellows and a goodly number reported for the first spring practice. After a long period of conditioning and throwing practice indoors, made necessary by the weather, the team held only a few outdoor practices before traveling to Hills- dale, where they lost a game poorly-played all around. Their first home game, how- ever, was more successful; and Hopes variously-uniformed team put down Grand Rapids University by the score of 13-5. Other games, both here and away, were played against Western State Frosh (two). Grand Rapids Junior, and Muskegon Junior (two). Through the work of Coach Jack Schou- ten, the squad rounded into a smooth work- ing unit, and some outstanding players were developed. The roster included: in fielders, Ray Lokers, Ken Vanden Berg, Bob Vander Lacn, and Chuck Zoet; outfielders, Art Timmer, Howie Becksfort, Leonard Reus, Don Formsma, and Doug Hempstead; catch- ers, Bob Montgomery and Dan Fylstra; pitchers, Ernie Ensing, Dave Morrison, Jack Jalving, and Jimmy Baar. The fellows look back at this season v ith. satisfaction, feeling that Hope has made another positive step in the direction of or ganized baseball. They look forward with anticipation to the time when Hope's Inter fraternity All-Stars may be Hope's Nine . ( 103] KNICKERBOCKER EMERSONIAN FRATERNAL INDEPENDENTS COSMOPOLITAN INTER-FRATERNITY BASKETBALL Monday night at Carnegie . . . keen com- petition . . . intense rivalry, but better inter- fraternity feeling . . . flashy playing and flashy uniforms especially featured . . . Fraters continued invincible . . . Cosmos sit tight in second place . . . Emmies challenge with an improved team . . . Five teams entered the inter-fraternity competition this year: the Fratemals, the Cos- mopolitans, the Emersonians, the Knicker- bockers, and the Independents. The frosh reserves also played a few games. A strong Fraternal team, coached by Lee Brannock, swept through the opposition without a de- feat, and in so doing again annexed the coveted trophy. The toughest foe encoun- tered by the Frater squad was the fighting Cosmos five who triumphed over all but the Fraters and thus captured second place in the standings. The Emersonians, flashing the newest uniforms in the league, scared the top two teams a few times, but were unable to conquer either. Outside the league the Fraters did suffer one defeat and that was at the hands of the Hope College frosh on the Armory floor. The Cosmopolitans also played the frosh as a preliminary to a varsity game and were likewise defeated. As a whole a fine brand of basketball was displayed by all teams participating; and the season was a most successful one from the standpoint of better inter-fraternity feeling. It also afforded a greater number of fellows a chance for competitive play. The final standings were as follows: W. L. Fraternal 8 0 Cosmopolitan 6 2 Emersonian 4 4 Independents 2 6 Knickerbocker 0 8 (104] Second Row: E. Boynton. J. Wishmeier, A. Ralfcnautl. R. Klaascn, B. Daugherty. Front Row: C. Marclcy. Dean E. I.ichty. R. Van Popering. Miss M. Ross. D. Vander Borgh. WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Meetings in the little reception room in Voorhees . . . notes slid under the door . . . distracting view of couples strolling by . . . hashing and rehashing Play Day plans . . . new members added to roll call . . . Jack busy with Varsity—excused . . . two Ruths report W. A. A. conference. Women's Athletic Association had as its leader Ruth Van Popering, an outstanding athlete. Ruth Klaasen, our secretary, had so much correspondence that we have decided to have our own official stationery. Althea Raffenaud had troubles of her own with the exchequer. This year the annual MIAA v omen's Play Day was held at Hope; and we as hostesses gave the close runners-up, Albion, the trophy. A basketball tournament took place, as well as relays, baseball, and ping pong. The W. A. A. was in charge of swimming and has taken many college ’‘mermaids” to Grand Rapids to the ”Y” pool. Bowling, breakfast hiking, basketball, volley ball, the May Day track meet, and tennis are some of the activities under the leadership and guidance of W. A. A. This spring a tennis tournament was sponsored, open to all wishing to partici- pate. By the process of elimination a win- ner v as determined. Beside the campus tournament the girls also competed in the MIAA tournament at Kalamazoo. Our Hope College girls' tennis team won for themselves and the college a great honor in taking first place in 1939. Hope's W. A. A. has been very active in its program of providing a complete sports program for the girls on the campus, and because of that program the local organiza- tion has risen to a position of influence and respect in the MIAA. I 105] Fourth Row: R. I.okcrv A. Slikkcrs, I. Visser, H. Bccksforr. R. Dykstra. Third Row: R. Meyers. A. Joldcrsma. R. Montgomery, G. Van Wicrcn. R. Vegter, P. V .ulkcs. Second Row: I). Poppen. R. Van Dyk, J. White. K. Vanden Berg. I:. Ridenour, V. l'appan, M. Bek ken. Front Row: B. V.inder Woude. M Den Her- der. K. Honholt. R. Vander Laan, R. Verburg. H CLUB Lett to right: Arthur Taylor. Martin Bekken. Blase l.cvai. Jay Witte. CHEERLEADERS [106] Bob Bonthius: Campus Cats, Commons drive, and five plank ANCHOR platform. Gone Flipse: Our Town lover, valedictorian, and on to Harvard for medical career. Buzz Poppon: another M.D. to-be. proxy of senior class and Blue Key, Lucky Kardux: a seasoned debater radio discussion broadcast. Alcor elect. AUTOMOBILE DEALERS VENHUIZEN AUTO COMPANY Studebaker for Twenty-eight Years BANKS HOLLAND STATE BANK Holland, Michigan Compliments of PEOPLE'S STATE BANK BEAUTY SHOPS FLO-RAINE BEAUTY SHOP Prepared to fill your every beauty need BOOK DEALERS BRINK'S BOOK STORE FRIS BOOK STORE College Text Books and Supplies Portable and Standard Typewriters BUTCHERS AND GROCERS J. H. DE JONGH Groceries, Flour, and Feed Since 1871 DOWNTOWN I.G.A. STORE KUITE’S GROCERY AND MARKET May We Serve You? 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