Hopkins High School - Reflector Yearbook (Hopkins, MI)

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ldndergarfcu First row: M. Peterman, E. Surite, S. Van Duine, D. Peck. M. Morris, P. Snoeyink, R. Pueschel, L. Bos. Second row: L, Knapp, J. Kilsey, M. Smith, C. Lodenstein, C. Redenius, B. Slusser, L. Peck, L. Reynolds, Mrs. Lodenstein. flemeufary We began the school year with a membership of two hundred Seventy-IWO in our eight classrooms. In October each grade participated in the Halloween Carnival. The money re- ceived bought games, puzzles, and play equipment. just prior to our Thanksgiving recess, all elementary students enjoyed an assembly in the gym, with Mr. Robert Siegler as story teller. In December each room had a Christmas tree and a party with refreshments, games, and a gift exchange. We enjoyed a Christmas program which was presented by the high school. We participated in the Christmas Seal Sale and contributed to the March of Dimes. Every Wednesday was Stamp Day. Many students became habitual savers and even- tually were able to buy bonds. There were Valentine and Easter parties in each classroom with fun and refreshments The two Room Mothers for each room gave their assistance at each party. As usual, each room enrolled in the Junior Red Cross. We filled eight Red Cross gift boxes and made St. Patrick's Day tray mats and favors for our county infirmary. A11 eight elementary teachers are M,E,A, members and P,T,A, members. The students urged their parents to attend each P,T,A, Meeting, hoping that their room might win the attendance award. Many elementary students proudly took part in the Fall and Spring Band Concerts, either in the Training Band or in the Junior Band. All elementary students spent an enjoyable year together with fun and much worth- while learning.

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- 1 1 5fugimfg6auncil First row: C. Buck, K. Weick, J. Niemczyk, P. Lodenstein, L. Weaver, M. Kaylor, K. Reynolds, S. Sebright. Second row: I. Miner, G. Timmer, H. VanDerKolk, B. Riksen, D. Doorlag, I. Reynolds, B. Brower, P. Wynne, Mr. Frosch. Third row: M. Stoepker, D. Fleser, D. Marcinek, I, Hazen. mn-U-un' A ,nu---M f , -Q JIS.. The election of officers for the Student Council was held in September and the re- sults were: Bill Riksen, President, Henry VanDerKolk, Vice President, Kathleen Weick, Secretary, Paul Wynne, Treasurer. A few of the many activities of the Council were: a Christmas program for the ele mentary and high schools, the student mock election for State and National candidates in November, the improvement on the concession stand and the athletic field for the football season, and the sponsoring, organizing, and the giving of prizes for the Hallo- ween Camival. One of the most important events of the year was sponsoring the first Homecoming event of Hopkins Public School, October 12, 1956. After the game on the newly lighted football field, a Homecoming Dance was held in the school's gym, with music by the Deltones. The Council has taken part in publicizing the school Bond Issue, in aiding charity drives and in exchange assemblies. An educational film and lecture on the Philippines were sponsored by the Council. In partnership with other schools' Student Councils, we established the system for granting the sportsmanship trophy. The Council hopes to revise and bring up-to-date its Constitution. For the conven- ience of the new students, the Council will study the possibility of producing a student handbook to acquaint and welcome the new students to our school.