Hudsonville High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Hudsonville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1948 volume:

? o; vor D This year 194c marks an admirable milestone in the history of Hudsonville High School. Many years ago sturdy pioneers ladd the cornerstone of this institution of learning from which our high school has grown to take a prominent jlace amount the high schools of our land. In view of the achieve ents which our high school has made it is with great pleasure that the Glass of 194o presents to you the first volume of trie Pioneer” in which we desire to portray the most outstanding activities end praiseworthy fundementals of Hudsonville High School during the past year. V e have endeavored to present the Pioneer as a book which will be reminiscent of school life .in all its phases and which will be treasured in later years. D£ DIC A T !ON In recognition of his nineteen years oi itstar •. worl musical department--for exceptional ability ■ cessful bands and individual musiclans—for his advancement of students in i reci tion-- for his achievement oi bui n« f pi int nt : nd successful bands in th , • las: •• ■IW ' Tgiti .v. ::i'tt ftV?| A ,v. m iSv a ,-:- ;.-, mrs. meeusen Bookkeeping Shorthand Typing MR. BRANDT Band Instructer Junior Advisor MRS. HUYSER Home Economics MR. VELDUIS Superintendent American Lit. Government Latin II Debating Glee Club MISS NORTHOUSE Sophomore Advisor English 9 English 10 English Lit. MR. JAPINGA Principal Athletic Coach Mathamatics Physics MRS. JERUE Freshmen Advisor World History Biology Latin I MR. TER AVEST Senior Advisor Speech American History Civics 'i NATHAN BCLDT Hudsonville Christianl-2 Orchestra 3 Band 3-4 Claes Sec-Treas. 3 Class Vice-Pres. 4 Pioneer Staff 4 Buzz.er Staff 4 Athletic Play 4 ' ■ .VINONA AL.VARD Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Operetta 1-2-3-4 Basketball 2 Class President 1 Pioneer Staff 4 Buzzer Staff 4 Student Council 1 MARILYN BtJLLSN Basketball 3-4 IRWIN BRINK Salutatorian Band 1-2-3-4 Student Council 1-2-3-4 Jr-Sr Play 3 Class President 2 Pioneer Staff 4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2 Operetta 2-3-4 Reserve Football 1-2 Varsity Football 3-4 Reserve Basketball 1 Variety Basketbal12-3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 Student Council Pres. 4 NELSON AUKS..AN Byron Center 1-2 Athletic Play 3 Glee Club 3-4 Varsity Football 4 Class Sec-Treas. 4 Buzzer Staff 4 HARRIET DE WEERD Glee Club 2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-3 Buzzer Staff 4 Pioneer Staff 4 Basketball 1 ODeretta 2-3-4 mwim’iinjm.i DORIS ENSIKG Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pleniet 3 Band 1-2-3-4 Declamation 1-2 Jr-Sr Play 3 Class Vice-Pres. 2 Class President 4 Orchestra 1-2-3 Pioneer Staff 4 Operetta 1-2-3-4 Athletic Play 4 Student Council 4 • wW,-?. a R ,.t f.u 'i ra’Mi'ffa' ftffiTirfubrzrtffa fit fast 'Si ‘A m h i ft ,yi a ,u a a fltiict a fogra'.friff glr DON GILLETTE 3end 2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3 Student Council 3 Reserve Football 1 Varsity Football 2-3-4 Reserve Basketball 1-2 Varsity Basketball 3-4 Baseball 1-2-4 Operetta 2-3 Student Council Trea6.4 ESTHER DOUGLAS Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 2 Jr-Sr Play 3 Athletic Play 4 Class Vice-Pres.1 Declamation 1-2 Pioneer Staff 4 Buzzer Staff 4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 HARVEY liiSYAARD Band 1-2-2-4 Claes Vice-Pres. 2 Pioneer Staff 4 Orchestra 1-2-3 LEONA NYENHUIS Glee Club 1-2 Band 1-3-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Cheerleader 2-3-4 Orchestra 3 Declamation 1 Operetta 1-2 Buzzer Staff 4 FRED LA HUIS Reserve Basketball 2-3 Glee Club 3-4 Varsity Football 4 Student Council 1-2 Operetta 3-4 JOYCE STRICKFADDSN Class 3ec-Treas. 2 Basketball 2 BETTY PEULER Basketball 1-2-3-4 Cheerleader 2-?-4 Band 1-2-?-4 01 ee Club 1-2-3-4 Pianist 4 Orchestra 2-3 Declamation 1 Operetta 1-2-3-4 HAROLD TER AVEST Athletic Play 3 HAROLD STEFFENS Band 2-3-4 ELEANOR ROEK 01 ee Club 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1 Buzzer Staff 4 Operetta 1-2-3-4 OLORI A TILlkER Glee Club 2-3 Band 1-2-3-4 CHESTER VELBHUIS Valedictorian Debating 2-2-4 Extempore Speaking 2 Regional Winner 2 Band 1-2-3-4 Orchestra 1-2-2-4 Glee Club 1-2-2-4 Operetta 1-2-2-4 Pioneer Staff 4 Buzzer Staff 4 Athletic Play 2 Jr-Sr Play 4 Class Sec-Treas. 1 Varsity Basketbell3-4 PHYLLIS Z.VAGERLAN Glee Club 1-2-2-4 Band 1-2—3—4 Orchestra 2 Pioneer Staff 4 Buzzer Staff 4 Class President 3 Operetta 1-2-2—4 Declamation 1-2-3 Athletic Play 3 Jr-Sr Play 4 Student Council 3-4 Basketball 1 HOWARD VINEYARD Creston High 1-2-3 Baseball 3-4 Varsity Football 4 Pioneer Staff 4 Student Council 4 LOIS ULBERG Glee Club 1-2-2-4 Basketball 1-4 Buzzer Staff 4 Orchestra 2 Operetta 1-2-3-4 CHARLENE YOUNG Glee Club 3-4 ODerette 3-4 Band 2-3-4 H J 5 T O R Y The atmosphere in Hudsonvllle High School was much greener in the year of 1944 due to forty-six new Freshmen entering its doors. This mess of green material organized themselves into an intellectual group under the guidance of Mrs. Peters. They were properly initiated into the life of the school by the other members of the student body. Not having had enough of parties, they planned to have one on the second day of November in the Band Room. Spring brought on a feeling for an outdoor party, and naturally it led to a hay-ride'that ended up in Ensink's woods with a wiener roast under a full moon. Thus the first year ended. Once more the school opened its doors to Sophomores who weren't quite so green. Deciding to help the Freshmen get acquainted we held a masquarade party in the old building. Surviving the winter they cele- brated by having a roller-skating party in the. Colesium in Grand Rapids. We were well chaperoned by Miss Winter and Mrs. Peters. Progressing further on their journey into life they emerge as Jun- iors in the year 1946. This time we had as our sponsor and leader Miss Mulder. Now we had to get down to business in preperation for the next two years of activities. First in line were the football and basketball games where we made and sold hot-dogs and popcorn. On certain Friday nights we gave movies which netted us a handsome profit. This too was the year to get our class rings. After many long months of waiting they fin- ally arrived and were placed on the fingers of certain people. In Feb- ruary we really enjoyed a pot luck and tobaggon party after which we were ready to call it quits for parties for awhile. We ended our Junior year with a successful banquet for the Seniors under the theme, Maytime . Now we are the scholarly and wise Seniors, better known as the grad- uating class of 1948. We are down to only twenty-three, or just half of the group that started out. This didn't dim our prospects for the year. To get started right we decided to have a hay ride with eats served after- wards in Harriet DeWeerd's home. The party turned out to be a snow ride but we were hearty enough to make it around one block in Jamestown. After refreshements the majority of boys found It too dull and left to find other amusements but the rest of the class carried on with games and other sports. To make up for their social error the bdys decided to fix a waffle supper for the girls and then go tobaggoning. The girls appreciated their efforts in spite of the shoe leather we had to eat. After three hours of climbing the hills in Johnson Park we returned to eat cake and pie made by the dainty hands of the weaker sex. Best part of it all was when every- body helped to do the dishes. This year, even though we were the smallest class, we outsold all the previous classes in magazine sales and earned more than enough to pay for our trip to Chicago. With the money received from the Junior-Senior play we intend to buy a useful and worthy gift to leave with the school. Now that the end of school is in sight we are anxiously' looking for- ward to our boat trip to Chicago and also that of being guests of the Juniors at their spring banquet. Then it is time for formals, gowns, and finally our diplomas. We, the class of 1948, have enjoyed every memorable moment of our school life and as we leave we hope that you underclassmen will have as much fun and enjoyment aS we did. rsrararar� ;;« fora ra ra rararara rararara ra ra ra rarara-'rafo'S w ■‘ � .V a A rafofo ,Y. ,Vl .V, .Vi a .Vi ,7 .V.' S EM JOr; V J L L We, the class of 1948, being of so called sound mind and body, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament before we pass on from these halls of learning: Whereas; each of us declare that: I, Don Gillette, will my trombone, squirt gun, rubber bands, playing cards and pea shooter to Gerald Ver Strate. I, Irwin Brink, leave my promtness for band and my horse laugh to Roland De Weerd. I, Harvey Meyaard, will my appetite and muscles to Lump De Zwaan. I, Howard Vineyard, will my brush cuts and 8th hours to my brother Bill. I, Fred La Huls, will my red hair and gold teeth to Orville Dalman. I, Harold Ter Avest, leave the waitresses of Rainbow Grill to Bob Hoogenstyn and Kenneth Van Klompenberg. I, Nathan Boldt, will my wit and scientific ability to Fred Boerman. I, Harold Steffens, will my kiddy car and two good legs to Bob Kooraan. I, Chester Veldhuls, will my brains and Britannica Jr. to Reeks Victory. I, Nelson Aukema, will my driving ability to Darrell Shuck and Elmer Enslng. I, Leona Nyenhule, will my quietness to Marjorie De Weerd. I, Betty Peuler, will my short fingernails to Irma Me Duffee. I, Joyce Strlokfaden, leave my stubborn disposition to Beverly Moomey. I, Marilyn Bullen, will my pessimistic views to Norene Plaggemeyer. I, Winona Alward, leave my plumpness to Carolyn wabeke. I, Doris Enslnk, bequeath my singing ability to Jerry Lyke. I, Gloria Tlmmer, leave my musical ability on the bass horn to Lois Alworth. I, Esther Douglas, will my all A record in Latin to Mary La Huls. I, Lois Ulberg, leave my technique with the boys to Connie Holstege. I, Eleanor Roek, leave Ike Dykema to Muriel Drew. I, Charlene Young, will my unlady-llke behavior to Norene Peuler, Millie Dean, Marcia Boldt and Bernle Van Klompenberg. I, Phyllis Zwagerman, will my 40 Inch waist line to Arlene Nyenhule. I, Harslet De Weerd, will ail my vltlmln pills and Wheatles to Celeste Tlgelaar. We the Senior class as a whole will our good times together and scholarly attainments to the Junior class. We will to those who follow In our footsteps our good sportsmanship, our friendly disposition and our love to get out Of classes. 7? M r; 1,7-rrr ntntn WJlWSJl'..V.V'”-’v,1vr;j v, y � yj ayjyi r;g,zvkww.w«mss); P R OF ri£Y I jumped into the space ship of Prophecy , invented by Professor Nathan Boldt, Instructor of Aeronautical Research. As I entered the ship I was shown to my seat by the smiling stewardess, Lois Ulberg. She told me not to be afraid since the ship was being piloted by the capable Don Gillette. I moved swiftly into space making my first stop at the moon. A tiny robot man came to meet me, known as Harold Steffens. After a short walk I found Harold Ter Avest harpooning for whales in Linberger Lake. He was constantly being annoyed by a beautiful mermaid labeled Hiss Phyllis Zwagerman. I returned to the ship and left the moon to fly to Saturn, the Par- adise Planet. It was ruled by King Howard Vineyard, who in turn was ruled by Queen Esther Douglas. While I was there Queen Esther had the court jester, Irwin Brink, come in and entertain me by a touching solo on his hot reed, entitled The Too Fat Polka . This jester also ser- ved as an undertaker on Saturn and was famous for his invention of the Stay-shut casket lid. Then I left for Hubba-Hubba planet, occupied only by beautiful women. I was officially greeted by the Hubba Hip-Hip girls quartet composed of Doris Ensink, Eleanor Roek, Joyce Strickfadden, and Marilyn Bullen. The girlw had just completed a six weeks tour at Jamestown Junction. Land- ing here, I found that one of the jet engines ran out of jet, so the ace grease monkey of Hubba-Hubba planet, Gloria Tlmmer, repaired it for me. She filled my engine with jet and said I should stop and pay the bill at the control tower. I had a tedious climb up a flight of steep, nar- row steps. I was met at the top by Miss Betty Peuler, traffic control cop of the airfield. She was waiting for an overdue airship from the earth, piloted by Chester Veldhuis, which was carrying some long wait- ed for men to Hubba-Hubba planet. As I left her I decided to speed up my trip by taking the banister down. It must have been against the rules for me to do this for I was abruptly thrown out the back door by the bouncer, Harriet DeWeerd. I jumped into a taxi, told the driver, Charlene Young, to head for the best hotel in town. The head porter, Leona Nyenhuis, checked by for my bags and suggested that I relax by seeing a good ballet. The theater was packed as they were starring the renowned ballet-bubble dancer, lithesome Winona Alward. Seated next to me was a young man playfully shooting darts at the bubbles. At second glance I noticed that it was Nelson Aukeman. As I left the building I saw across the street a sign saying Ast- ronomer's Observatory . So I decided I would peek in there for a mom- ent. Upon entering I was greeted by a starry-eyed astronomer, Fred La Huis. He led me to the telescope and told me to gaze through it. But my view was obstructed by a form. It's a bird I It's a plane 1 It's a man 1 No—it's Harvey Meyaard'. the Batman. As soon as I foc- used on the earth and took one look at its uncivilization I left the obervatory. I went back to the hotel to rest for the night. When I awoke I found that I had received a bump on the head and had been out cold for some time. But I didn't regret it because I had such a pleasant experience in Wonderland . C: HP N K Y fAftRV Lo is CLASS OFFICERS Ui AVHE President- ------ Lois Dennis Vice-President- - - - Mary La Huis Secretary- ------ Wayne Weber Treasurer- ------ Henry Baker Student Council- - Roland De Weerd RoUlt CLASS HISTORY On September 2, 1945, the steps of Hudsonville High School creaked and cracked. And no wonder - for walking up its steps was the largest class ever to enter Hudsie - fifty two new, ambitious students. The class has lost a few members since that time. However, add- itional ones have been added so that now we number forty-six. But that is not all that has happened in the years that have passed. During the course of cur stay here we have had many unforgetable experiences. In our Freshmen year, with Miss Mulder as our advisor, we enjoyed a roller-skating party in which many of us wore skates for the first time. We also had a grand Halloween party with the Sopho- mores. In the spring of the year many of our class traveled to the championship debate in Ann Arbor to cheer our team on. The same year saw two of our group in declamation and one in the Athletic play. In our Sophomore year with Miss Winter as our sponsor, we went on another free-wheeling party in Grand Rapids. Later in the year we had a combined pot luck and tobaggon party. Here we learned how much food it is possible for some people to devour. This year we have as our class advisor, Mr. Brandt. The class is well represented in all activities with four Juniors in the Athletic play and eight of our members in the Junior - Senior play. We were very active in athletics also, having Juniors on the football and basketball varsity teams. Several boys are trying out for baseball now. A large group is musically inclined being in both band and glee club. Three of us were on this year's debating team and also in forensics. By having so many from the Junior class engaged in extra-curri- cular activities we feel that we are playing a big part in making our high school life enjoyable and entertaining. Now we are looking forward to the big social event of the school year - the Junior - Senior banquet at the end of the year. After that only one more year and our high school days will be over. Then we too can take our place in the world and look back upon our high school days and contemplate upon the various activities, studies and functions in which we engaged and say with satisfaction, tnose indeed were opport- une years . ggrc'vnnv r i;;.v!is y-'. ffw.f.y r.C”' Kieth Arntz Lois Aylv or th Garcia Boldt Irene Brenner Jo Anne 3ullen Allan Dalman Mildred Dean Marjorie De Weerd Viola De Zwaan Bruce Doezraa Joyce Drew Marjorie Elliot Elmer Ensing Robert Grooters Thomas Holden Robert Hoogenstyn Darlene Hollis Constance Holstege Rose Koster Janet Loeks Beverly Mocmey Ethel i.'yenhuis Horene Feuler Norene l-laggemeyer •; srsn at c na • ax • '.fta ■ : l a si , a ,?. a i. 1. l li-i i i .( i t iA i Sm£ OkEY CLASS OFFICERS H A RY EY President - - -Phillip Hulzenga Vice-President- - -Robert Schut Secretary- - -Harvey Ringerwole Treasurer- - - -Kenneth Smedley Student Council—Kenneth DeVree CLASS HISTORY In the dim, dim past of the first day of school in 1946 the oft- hallowed portals of Hudsonville High School awoke and said, Not again . Proceeding toward it were the Freshmen who now make up the Sophomore class. The reason for the exclamation was not that the doors thought the building ready for retirement, but rather, that the edifice was in for another group of ordinary students . In that respect it was about as wrong as it could possibly be. Of course as far as structural differences are concerned, we are normal. In the other sense, about which I am primarily writing, are the factors which make this class unusual. The members of our class are all very brilliant. They also have a tendency to apply themselves readily to any task given to them. To top all these worthy traits, they are inclined to keep quiet when they are supposed to. However, if the reader is of a dubious nature he may add an ahem to the above. Seriously, our class has had its ups and downs in relation to the marks of different members, and all the other differences which might normally be encountered in any high school group. Late in the year of 46 we held our first party in the gym. We chose partners for the evening and as a result some very interesting and lasting couples were formed. After some games and refreshments the par- ty broke up and we were sent home. Throughout the winter we worked hard, but around spring time the class became uneasy. You guessed it ! Time for another party. This time it came in the form of a roller-skating party in Grand Rapids. The faculty was invited and several of them helped us make it around the floor for the first time. Nothing unusual happened except that one of the teachers (a he) tried to show off by skating on three wheels. Now that we are in the second year of high school we know it will be too soon before we go marching down the aisle to receive our diploma. But meanwhile, we are acquiring a sense of appreciation in our everyday school life. We are enjoying each other's company, we are learning to be good sports, and we are learning through intelligent studing and the application of our subjects. In such ways our class will become pre- pared to meet the challenge of the future when we take our stand in this restless world. VTU l r 7,7 . ,7 ;zj V! yjjj; vr ; v: y; vj v+ngwzi v., Alvin Curtis .’.'Uriel Drew Joyce Doezema Phillip Elderkin .Tames Hoffman Donald Haninger Doris Hart Irene Huizinga Donald Hunter Elizabeth Kamps Joyce Kamps Roger Koning Kenneth Kole Robert Kooman Edward Krol Dorothy Kramer . . . k d I Kartha Luboinge 3arbara Lowing Jerry Luyk LoiS ajC ::UIS 4 1. William Roon .'illism Plumert Dorothy Bytwork Doris Vandor Zouwen Florence Ter Avest Phillip Taker. Helen Van Der Kolk Dari Veldman Allen Victory Marvin Veltera •:by Bystra .ary Lou Boldt .'. lene Behrens nun mi ZZZZZSSt WIP� 1l -t j j Vw 77: w mu ;ii. ;: tiv v j,v v v:; j j. iv- WMWM ....... wrfii --------------- r R £ S rJ ) 5 N Rota C««oi. Vice-President Secretary Roger Scnut Carol Ohlman Celeste Tigelaar liiillicent Douglas Gene Vander Molen Lloyd Teerman Girl Treasurer Boy Treasurer Student Council FRSSHiuAN CLASS HISTORY Those students who were foolish enough to come early to high school on the morning of September 2, 1947, opened their eyes wide in amazement as they watch- ed the buses unload. They wondered how so many students could be packed in one bus. Later, when they found out that one bus was going after another load they exclaimed, Jeepers, there must be a lot of Freshmen . And they were right. I suppose many of us came because we had to, but nevertheless we numbered 68. The unusual thing about this was that 33 of these were girls and 33 were boys. Some- thing like this does not happen often. 'When you just peer at our class, it looks like any other, I suppose. But really it is quite outstanding. First of all we have several of our classmates represented on the football and basketball teams. One of our members suffered a complex fracture of his leg playing football. He was Wayne Klinkner. Another thing about our class is that we have some brilliant students and also, some that aren't so bright. Included in our class are some who could en- tertain you for a night with their ordinary actions and never let you cease your laughter. For every one of us who provoke the teachers there are others that always merit a smile instead of a scowl. We have several Freshmen who are musically talented. Almost half of our group 18 in Glee Club. We also have several in the band. Those not interested in either of these activities are romantically inclined. Like most other classes all of our students vary in size and opinions, but one thing we all enjoy is parties. To prove that we can provide a good nights entertainment, we'll mention the Initiation Party of 1947. We Freshmen, you must admit, provided the majority of the fun and frivolity and no one can say that the night was dry . The fact is, I think it was rather a wet night for a lot of us. Although you upperclassmen may think you made it hard for us, we really enjoyed it. Our next party was a hayrlde on the first day of winter. After a cold and short ride we returned to the gym to play games and eat. We had two wagon loads of kids and one wagon load of eats. Next we attended the all-achool Christmas party. Here the Freshmen were put on an equal with the rest of the classes in giving and accepting gifts. All in all, our first year in high school has been most enjoyable and we look forward to coming back again next year to join the ranks of those 3illy Soph- omores . u? VJ U V m '.7T Norma Hollis Carmen Homrich Edna Kamer Shirley Kamos 'Vayne Klinkner Ron?Id Hole Arlene Kooman Settv Koster i: eanne La urtsema Clara Lynn Donald McDonald Y ieth Liller iagelk 1 r k. Herbert Terry Nederveld Arlene Nyennuis “oyce Oblmann Melvin Reese Betty Roefc Dean Garber Neva Sawyer Dunn� ochut. huth Set jut Gcrd- n Saiedley hathr n Vander ;;nv i ■ r;’. IK7JLV3KT3.T3J.VIV V V; SCHEDULE Hudsonville Hudsonville Hudsonville Hudsonville Hudsonville Hudsonville Hudsonville Cedar Springs 12 Sparta 6 Comstock Park 6 Coopersville 20 Wayland 20 Grand Haven £ 13 Fennville 6 Back Row—Coach Japinga, Jerry Luyk, Erwin Brink, Don MacDonald. Allen Roberts, Dean Sarber, Howard Vineyard, Student Manager Kenneth Kole. Front Row—Robert Hoogenstyn, Wayne Weber, Nelson Aukeman, Don Gillette Fred La Huis, Ray Wagner. On the first day of school thirty eager boys answered Coach Harold Japinga's call for the football squad. During the summer months the school district erected an excellent lighting system for our athletic field. The annual Homecom- ing game was played with Comstock Park and at the half the lights were dedicated. Two Hudsonville Eagles were honored by being placed on the all Ken 0wa League team. They were Don Gillette in the backfield and Nelson Aukeman on the line. This was the third successive year on the all-star team for Don. Hudsonville with a record of: Won - 2, Lost - 1, and Tied - 1 landed in second place in the conference race. A large number of Freshmen and Sophomores reported and stayed with the squad giving Coach Japinga the necessary re- placements for next year's team. ■ -r.vr.vi .vi i'.' .v ifl i.'i i.t j «wiwriiwiw «s® mm nmnum. Standing—Coach Japinga, Roger Schut, Harvey Ringerwole, Roland DeWeerd, Manager Kenneth Kcle. Kneeling—Erwin Brink. Don Gillette, Dean Sarber, Kenneth Van Klcmpenberg, Chester Veldhuis. The Eagle's basketball team began the season with only one regular from last year's Ken-Owa League conference champs. Three others had had experience on the first squad. Added to this were three players from the second team and a Freshman. This combination gave Hudscnville a record of four wins ag- ainst six loses in league competition, worth fourth place in the standings. In the Ken-Owa tournament at Kent City we beat Cedar Springs in the first game only to be beaten by Comstock Park and then Sparta in the consolation game. At the District tournament held in Grand Rapids, Hudscnville played East Grand Rapids and after a closely played contest fell down in defeat. SEASON'S SCHEDULE Hudsle 29 Byron Center 23 Hudsie 31 Sparta 36 Hudsie 30 Cedar Springs 23 Hudsie 25 Cedar Springs 42 Hudsie 29 Sparta 50 Hudsie 34 Kent City 33 Hudsie 32 Kent City 20 Hudsie 30 Sparta 25 Hudsie 40 Byron Center 48 Hudsie 25 Comstock Park 41 Hudsie 23 Comstock Park 35 Hudsie 25 Kelloggsville 35 Hudsie 22 Coopersville 41 Hudsie 28 Coopersville 48 Hudsie 37 Cedar Springs 34 Hudsie 34 East G.R. 42 Hudsie 28 Comstock Park 29 Front Row—Ray Wagner, Kenny Van Klompenberg, Howard Vineyard, Bob Hoogenstyn, Wayne Weber, Erwin Brink. Middle Row—Coach Japinga, Richard Nyenhuis, Don Haminger, Kenneth DeVree, Harvey Ringerwole, Elmer Enslng, Bob Grooters, Jerry luyk. Back Row—Don Gillette, Robert Schut, Allen Roberts, Wayne Klinkner, Bob Kooman, Dean Sarber, Roland DeWeerd, Kenneth Kole. An exceptionally large turnout of boys were on hand when the baseball uniforms were handed out this spring. Building his team around the five letter winners of last year's group, Coach Japinga is pinning his hopes on the pitching of Erwin Brink and Kenneth Van Klompenberg. League play begins the second week in April and our Eagles expect to be among the top teams when the season closes. Front Row—Mary LaHuis, Joanne Eullen, Arlene Nyenhuis, Betty Peuler, Marjorie DeWeerd, Lois Ulberg. Back Row---Coach Ada Baldwin, Joyce Drew, Milly Douglas, Esther Douglas, Leona Nyenhuis, Martha Lubbinge, Viola DeZwaan, Eleanor Roek. The girl's basketball team had a remarkable season this year, winning games from opponets whom they had never been able to defeat before. Only four of the girls are graduating so next year's prospects look very favorable. Hudsonville Hudsonvilie Hudsonville SCHEDULE 11 Comstock Park 20 Hudsonville 17 Coopersville 27 Wayland Hudsonville Hudsonville Coopersville 29 Comstock Park 14 Wayland 16 !■!' .VJ KJ.!j!. A1't!:!. J ?■ .; V Li !•'. ■! ’.U. ■ ISJtkW.SH'.!SJ8Jk'.! W asl FOOTBALL RESERVES Back Rot —Coach Japinga, Gordon Smedley, Jimmy Britton, Roger Koning, Fred Boerema. Bill Vineyard, Ronald Zeeff, Ronald Kole, Earl Veldman, Kenneth Kole, Front Rov —Kenneth Smedley, Alvin Curtis, Phillip Takken, Ken- neth De Vree, Harvey Ringerwole, Gene Vander Molen. Besides acting as the opponets in every scrimage with, the first team, the reserve squad played two games of their own with the second team of Grandville High School. Seven of the reserves saw action with the varsity this year and were awarded minor let- ters. We are anxious for next September to rcll around again to make another try for the first team vacancies. BASKETBALL RESERVES Front Rev —Gene Vanderliolen, Richard Zwagerman, Terry Kedervelt, Ray ’.Vagner, Lloyd Teerrr.an. Kiddle Row—Coach Ter Avest, Richard Nyenhuis, Kenneth De Vree, Jerry Luyk, Roger Schut, Kenneth Kole. Back Row—Alvin Curtis, Roger Koning, Robert Kooman, Donand Lac Donald, Bill Roon, Eddie Krol. The Kudsonville Eaglets had a very successful season, and through it gained valuable experience for the next step up to the varsity. The team played the prelim to all league games and also against non-conference opponets. rH HUDSONVLlE HIGH SCHOOL band - BERT BRANDT, CONDUCTOR Hudaonville1 e first band was organized in 1929 with twenty-three members Rehearsals were held onoe a week in the basement of the High School. As more students took up the study of instrumental «usio, more time was alloted for it. Today we have a full four day instrumental program. The band rehearses three full hours per week and each section has a separate rehaersal once a week during school time. Our band has been one of the outstanding class C bands in the state for several years. Last spring they were one of three class C bands to receive a first division rating at the state festival at Ann Arbor. Schools with an enrollment of less than 325 are classified as Class C schools. Our enrollment is 170. For the past eight years our band has furnished the music at the Berlin Fair. They have paraded in Holland at Tulip-Time for many years and have music for many celebrations. They play two concerts each year; one in November and one in April. These concerts are always well attended which is definite proof that that the citizens of Hudsonville and the surrounding communities do appreciate our Band. The following instruments are owned by the school: oboe, piccolo. 2 flutes, alto clarinet, 2 bass clarinets, tenor and baritone saxophone, 5 French horns, 2 baritones, 4 Souzaphones, 3 concert drums, 4 street drums, bells and tympani. The Band is very proud of the fact that by far the greater number of these instruments were purchased by funds raised by the band. Our first uniforms were purchased in 1937 and today all sixty members of the band are completely uniformed. - smew cm ■ UlllliL... !!|n52M HUD80NVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB - MR. C. D« VELDHUIS, DIRECTOR Under the direction of Mr. Veldhuie, the Glee Club, consisting of 90 voices, gives one cantata and one operetta a year. This year the cantata was entitled The Music of Christmas arranged by Wilson. The 80I0Ists for the performance were: Altos:-----------------------Norene Peuler Tenor--------------------------Irwin Brink Marcia Boldt Bass----------——————— ----- -Chester Veldhuie Soprano-—--------------------Doris Ensink The operetta was entitled Chonita by Lizst. The part of Chonita, a soprano gypsy girl, was taken by Doris Ensink. Daya, her nurse, a mezzo soprano, by Winona Alward. Murdo, the tribe leader, a bass, by Chester Veldhuie. Stefan, the lover of Chonitam, a baritone, by Phillip Huizinga. Konrad, also a suitor of Chonita, a tenor, by Irwin Brink. THE OFFICERS OF THE GLEE CLUB ARE: Pianist----------------------------Betty Peuler Secretary Treasure----------------Esther Douglas President--------------------------Irwin Brink Librarian--------------------------Jerry Ljruk Vice President---------------------Phyllis Zwagerman Allen Victory BRIDES TC BURN Junior-Senior Play - Presented March 18-19. The Oast Gil Gundy Elmer Ensir.g Hotch-kiss--------Wayne .Veber Sue Prentice-V.arcia Boldt Sapolia----------Lois Aylworth Trudie—Phyllis Zwagerman Breezy--------Forrest Van Css Miss Tish---Mary La Kuis Dr. Jonesby----------------Tom Holden Clarice-----Winona Alward !... Gasperilla—Beverly Mopmey. Hap Hazard—Chester Veldhuis Mrs. Jerue Directed by CYCLONE SALLY Athletic Play - Presented Dec. 11—12, 1947 The Cast Cyclone Sally - -- -- -- -- -- - Carolyn Y abeke Jack Webster - -------- Phillip Huizinga Reginald Manners - - - - Phillip Elderkin Willie Clump ------------- Nathan Boldt Ruth Thatcher ---------- Norene Peuler Jenny Thatcher ------------ Doris Ensink Jim jerkins - -- - ________ Elmer Enslng Effie Varden ------- ________ Loi b Dennis Vivian Vernon Esther Douglas Directed by------------- Miss Northouse FORENSICS Hudsonville High School has again taken a prominent place among the high schools of the state in forensic contests. In as much as the Declamatory and Oratorical contests have not yet been held it is impossible to make any statement except that we are entering contestants in all four of the forensic events. In the American Legion Oratorical contest Chester Veldhuis has been declared winner in the district contest and will rep- resent the school in the zone contest to be held later this spring. In debating Hudsonville entered two teams in the preliminary series and won seven out of eight debates. In the elimination series Robert Grooters and Ches- ter Veldhuis won against Hart but lost to Muskegon Heights. This made us one of the sixteen best schools in the state. STUDENT COUNCIL What can be done to make our high school life more educational and enjoyable? The Student Council has answered this question by providing five entertaining films and two all-school parties this year. Besides this they also sponsored noon hour activities in the gym. Lloyd Teerman and Roger Schut represented the Freshmen class. Kenneth DeVree and Phillip Huizinga came from the Sophomore class. The Junior class was represented by Roland DeWeerd and Lois Dennis. Doris Ensink and Howard Vineyard represented the Seniors. OFFICERS President ------ Irwin Brink Secretary - - - Phyllis Zwagerman Treasurer - - - - Donald Gillette Faculty Advisor - - - Mr. Japlnga ULuii.4 PIONEER STAFF The Senior Class takes great pride In presenting this first yearbook to the student body of Hudsonville High School. V e hope that it will recall many pleasant memories in the years to come. Editor-in-Chief - - Chester Veldhuis Art Editor - - - - Esther Douglas Assistant Editor - - - - Henry Baker Activities ----- Doris Enslnk Publicity Editor - - - -Nathan Boldt Literary ----- Harriet DeY eerd Business Manager - - - - Irwin Brink Sports Editor - - - Harvey Meyaard Production Mgr.- - Phyllis Zwagerman Assemblers ----- Y,’lnona Alward Class Editor------------Mary La Huis Howard Vineyard Alumni Editor ----- Alvin Curtis Faculty Advisor - - -Mr. Ter Avest BUZZER STAFF Every student looks forward to getting hie Buzzer every two wee-ks, for it contains all the news of the organizations of the school, and also a bit of interesting gossip. Editor-in-Chief - Chester Veldhuis Circulation ---- - Kenneth De Vree Assistant Editor - - Mary La Huis Ass't. Cir.- - - Sene Vender i..olen Social Editor ------ Leona Nyenhuis Typists - - ------ Leona Nyenhuie Special Events - - - Winona Alward Eleanor Roek Alumni Editor - - - - Henry Baker Lois Ulberg Exchange Editor - - Barbara Lowing Harriet De tfeerd Humor Editor ----- Lois Ulberg Printers ------ Nathan Boldt Sport6 Editor - - - - Nathan Boldt Nelson Aukeman Illustrator - - Millicent Douglas Faculty Advisor - - - Mrs. Meeusen ■i - 5 — ' 1 = — RED CROSS CLUB At the beginning of the school year a Junior Red Cross club was organized for the purpose of interesting young high school students in the work of the Red Cross. In November, the club conducted a campaign for membership of the entire student body. Other projects included sewing and hemming cloth goods for use overseas. The club also assisted in the Blood Bank and eye testing programs. Club Officers President ------ -Lois Aylworth Vice President - - Marjorie De Weerd Secretary Treasurer- Leona Warlink Faculty Sponsor - - - -Mr. Ter Avest Left to right—Marcia Boldt, Ruberne Van Klcmpenberg, Betty Peuler, Kenneth Kole, Leona Nyenhuis, Norene Peuler, Millie Dean. The strength of any athletic team is determined by the amount of support given to it by its student body. This loyal support was really stirred up and kept at a high pitch all year by our cheerleaders. At every game we played, at heme or away, you could always see and hear our lively yell-masters calling for more and more pep. The cheerleaders gave us many interest- ing Pep meetings this year and deserve a lot of credit for the spirit and enthusiasm displayed by cur student body. : r Jim Abel ■ Gertrude Bytwork Robert Baker Marian Curtle Leo Dennis Dorothy Drew Ethel De Went Kenneth Dykstra Keith Dyk6tra Robert De Vree Robert Grit Julia Kart Pat King Roland Lubblnge Dale Hall Ilah De Kock Helene Veltema Bob Vis8oher Agatha Tlgelaar Gerrlt Huizinga Gayle Teerman John Ver Strate Mel Vanrter Molen Alethea Van Dyke Elvln Nyhuls Betty Zagere Marilyn Ohlman George Veltema James Meyer Colleen Parker Roger Peuler Lee Veldman Harry Vlsscher Norma Vrugglnk Betty Tlmmer Irene Vrugglnk Lauren Peppier outwit Einstein another Judy Canova high pressure salesman florist modern Dilllnger old maid Hedda Hopper auctioneer electrical engineer Admiral in Swiss navy pole sitter lady cop mannikin landscape 1st violinist Congresswoman manicurist hermit lady wrestler ambassador to Neth. setting men's fashions truant officer blacksmith get married sports announcer taxi cab driver movie queen physics Instructor balloon salesman Power's model horse Jockey another Charles Atlas horse doctor president of Ladles Aid driving big semi trucks mayor of South Blendon to lick Joe Louis attending Western working In G.R. at Calvin college doing office work Spring cc Wire co. 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