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[3} IONIAN 1931 Contents FACULTY CLASSES ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES FORENSIC LITERARY [41 1931 IONIAN Mr. A. Treynor Glen Pierce Glen Mathews Leon Lockwood Allen Locke Mrs. Jessie Smith-Faude A. Stebbens Board of Education Glenn Mathews ------ President Mrs. Jessie Smith-Faude - - - - - Secretary Allen Locke Treasurer £5} IONIAN 1931 Class Poem This world is just a warfare So all the wise folk say, But we stand as good a chance As royalty today. We, the class of ’31 Greet you, comrades all; You have helped us greatly. E’en though we stand or fall. We are simply started On the path of life; We’ll try to gain our victories And conquer in the strife. We know we’ll meet our pitfalls. Dull days as well as bright, But we’ll keep our courage always And be ready for the fight. We thank you once again, Dear parents, teachers, friends; You’ll never know what good you’ve done Until all time shall end. Now the class of ’31 To you their thanks will give, And in their hearts forever Blessed memories will live. Esther Baker [6] $ IONIAN 1931 A. A. Rather A. B„ M. A. University of Michigan Superintendent of Schools Thelma Hunt A. B. University of Michigan Instructor in Latin Marian Jibson Instructor in Stenography and Bookkeeping Katherine Merrifield B. S. Michigan State College Instructor in Clothing Velma Shoen Life Certificate Instructor in Typing and Stenography Therman Harris A. B. Western State Teachers' College Instructor in English and Oral Speech Lloyd T. Smith A. B., B. M. University of Michigan Post Graduate work at Harvard Principal of Senior High School William Janssen A. B. University of Michigan Instructor in Mathematics and Commercial Law Roy Carpenter Life Certificate Western State Teachers’ College Instructor in Mechanical Drawing Marie Fox B. S. Michigan State Colcge Instructor in Foods Donald Haller B. S. Michigan State Normal Instructor in Chemistry and Physics Irene Walldorf A. B. Michigan State Normal Instructor in English £8] 793 IONIAN Evelyn Burke A. B. Western State Teachers’ College Instructor in French and English Ferdinand Brethour A. B. Western State Teachers' College Instructor in Physical Education Director of Athletics Mary Cumings-Johnson A. B. University of Michigan Life Certificate in Public School Music from M. S. N. C. Supervisor of Music Bruce Siders A. B. Michigan State Normal Instructor in History and Sociology George Kuhn B. S. Michigan State College Instructor in Botany, Agriculture, and Biology Neva Fliegel Life Certificate Central State Teachers’ College Instructor in Physical Education Frances Hill Michigan State Normal Supervisor of Art Lettie Carpenter Parsons Business School Office Secretary Jane Campau Office Stenographer [9] [ 10] e -- x f (p iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillilllillHili IONIAN 1931 Philip Faude Victor Schramm Helen Kirshman Donald Hacker PHILIP FAUDE President, Senior Class Football ’29-’30; Basketbair28-’30- 31; Track 28- 30; Tennis 29-’30- 31; Operetta 31; Senior Play; Annual Staff. Course — College Preparatory. VICTOR SCHRAMM Vice-President, Senior Class Annual Staff; Operetta ’27-’28-’29; Chorus ’28. Course — College Preparatory. HELEN KIRSHMAN Secretary, Senior Class French Club 31; Secretary, Junior Class; Senior Play. Course — College Preparatory. DONALD HACKER Treasurer, Senior Class French Club '30; Athletic Association Treas- urer; Track 31. Course — College Preparatory and Commercial. Volney Arnold Esther Baker Marguerite Beck Clara Bixby Sarah Jane Bloomer Veda Boettcher Ruth Butler Elizabeth Carbaugh Martha Catt Emma Christensen Helena Coe Gerald Comer Reva Covert Pauline Ellison Philip Faude Laura Gates Norene Gemuend Lucille Goodwin Donald Hacker Mildred Hall Otto Heim Frances Higgins Howard Hile Richard Hodgkins Ursula Janes Ida Mae Kennedy Flelen Kirshman Albert Kowatch Clarence Kress Dorothy Larson Florence Leach Esther Mann Donald Miller Genevieve Moon Marion Munn Lionel Normington Opal North Royal Osborn Ruth Palmer Florence Patten Mary Piper Esther Post Americo Quaglio Edith Ransom Arthur Rivett Velma Robertson Georgia Ronan Francis Rowley Pauline Schied Victor Schipper Victor Schramm Mary Stewart Eldora Storey Henrietta Stowe Herbert Tafel Arlene Townsend George Vance Faye Wagner Hilda Wakefield Emma Jane Welch Clark Welker La Vina Wood Margaret Worden Audrey Wortman Grace Wyman Lee Van Allen Yates Nadeen Ziegler 02} 1931 IONIAN 5 Arthur Rivett Annual Staff. Senior Play. French Club ’29-’30. Golf '30. Course — General Helena Coe French Club ’30-’31. Course — College Preparatory Clara Bixby French Club 29,-’30. Girls’ Baseball ’31. Course -— College Preparatory Nadeen Zeigler French Club 30-’31. Course — Commercial. Georgia Ronan Commencement '31- Orator ’31. Declamatory '29. Chorus '30. Tennis ’29-’30. Treas. Sophomore Class. French Club '30. Course — Commercial. Martha Catt Glee Club ’28-’29. Chorus ’28-’29. Operetta '29- Vice-Pres. Sophomore Class. Class Song. Course — Commercial. Pauline Scheid Annual Staff. Operetta '31. G. A. A. '30. French Club ’30-’31. Pres. Sophomore Class. Senior Plav. Salutatorian. Course — College Preparatory. Mary Stewart Declamatory ’28-’29. French Club ’30-’31. Senior Play. Commencement. Course — College Preparatory. Esther Baker French Club ’30-’31. Glee Club '28-’29-’30. Vice-Pres. Junior Class. Annual Staff. Class Poem. Course — College Preparatory. Lee Van Allen Yates Football ’29-’30. Tennis '30. Baseball Mgr. '29. Golf '30. Orchestra ’28-'29-’30-'31. Band ’28-’29-'30. Glee Club ’29-’30. Operetta ’29-’30-’31. Senior Play. Woodwind Ensemble. Course — College Preparatory. Ruth Palmer Operetta ’30-’31. Course — Commercial. Esther Post Course — College Preparatory. t 13 J IONIAN mi Clarence Kress Baseball ’29-’30. Basketball '28-'29-’30. Course — College Preparatory. Florence Patten Operetta '31. Debating '31. Glee Club '31. Course — College Preparatory. Americo Quaglio Orchestra ’28-'29-’30-'31. Band '28-’29-’30-’31. Woodwind Quartette '28- ’29-’30-’31. Football ’29-’30. Course — General. Albert Kowatch Football ’28-’29-’30. Basketball ’28-'29. Track '30. Baseball ’28-’29-'30. Course — General. Ruth Butler G. A. A. '28-'29-'30. Senior Play. Course — College Preparatory. Esther Mann G. A. A. '30-’3l. Chorus ’28-'29-’30-’31. Glee Club '29-'30-'31. Operetta '29-’30-'31- Course — College Preparatory. Pauline Ellison Course — Commercial Dorothy Larson Course — Commercial Marguerite Beck Course — Commercial Margaret Worden Chorus ’28-’29. Operetta '29. Course — College Preparatory. Arlene Townsend Glee Club ’30-’31. Chorus '30. Operetta ’30-’31. Course — College Preparatory. Henrietta Stowe Course — Commercial. [ 14} 1931 IONIAN Clark Welker Mgr. Baseball '30-’31. Mgr. Basketball ’30-'31. Mgr. Football ’30. Course — Scientific. Opal North Operetta ’31. G. A. A. ’31. Course — Commercial. Veda Boettcher Commencement. Chorus ’28. Oratory ’30-’31. Declamatory ’29. Course -— College Preparatory. Volney Arnold Baseball ’27-’28-’29. Football ’28-’29-’30. Basketball '27-’28-’29. Course — General. Emma Jane Welch G. A. A. ’30-’31. Baseball 30-’31. Class Historian. Course — College Preparatory. Marian Munn Orchestra ’28-’29-'30-’31. Band ’28-'29-'30-’31. Course — College Preparatory. Francis Rowley Pres., Junior Class. Vice-Pres. Soph. Class. Orator ’29-’30. Operetta ’27-’29. Senior Play. Class Prophet. Course •-— College Preparatory. Emma Christensen Baseball '30. G. A. A. ’29-’30. Course — Commercial. Mildred Hall Course — Commercial. Mary Piper Oratory ’31. Valedictorian. Course— College Preparatory. Grace Wyman G. A. A. ’29. Course — Commercial. Hilda Wakefield Operetta ’28. Glee Club ’28-'29. Chorus ’28-’29. Course — College Preparatory. £ H) IONIAN 1931 George Vance Commencement. Course — General. Edith Ransom G. A. A. ’31. Course — Commercial. Genevieve Moon Dramatic Club ’28. G. A. A. ’29. Course — Commercial. Ursula Janes Glee Club '31. Course — Commercial. Otto Heim Mgr. Track 30-’31. Mgr. Basketball ’30-’31. Mgr. Football ’30. Course — Scientific. La Vina Wood Course — Commercial. Faye Wagner G. A. A. 29- 30- 31. Glee Club ’29-’30-’31. Chorus ’28- 29-'30. Operetta ’30. French Club 30- 31. Senior Play. Course — College Preparatory. Laura Gates Chorus 30- 31. Course — College Preparatory. Donald Miller Orchestra ’28-’29- 30- 31. Band ’28-’29-’30-’31. Dramatic Club ’30. Course — Scientific. Lucille Goodwin G. A. A. ’30-’31. French Club ’30. Dramatic Club ’30. Girls’ Baseball ’30. Course — College Preparatory. Elizabeth Carbaugh G. A. A. ’29-’30-’31. French Club 30-’31. Chorus ’27. Course — College Preparatory. Howard Hile Basketball ’29-’30. Course — Agriculture. [ 16} 1931 IONIAN Royal Osborn Course — Commercial. Ida Mae Kennedy G. A. A. ’29. Course — Commercial. Norene Gemuend G. A. A. ’29. Course — Commercial. Victor Schipper Band ’28-’29-’30-’31. Orchestra ’28-’29. Course — Manual Arts. Audrey Wortman G. A. A. ’29-'30-’31. French Club ’30-’31. Course — College Preparatory. Lionel Normington Track ’28-’30-’31. Operetta ’30-’31. Course — General. Florence Leach G. A. A. ’29-’30. Course — College Preparatory. Eldora Storey Course — Scientific. Gerald Comer Band ’28-’29. Baseball ’28-’29-’30-’31. Orchestra '28. Basketball ’30-’31. Course -— College Preparatory. Reva Covert Chorus '27. Course — College Preparatory. Francis Higgins Operetta ’28. Chorus ’28-’29-’30-’31. Course — Commercial. Sarah Jane Bloomer Glee Club '27-’28-’31. French Club ’29-’30-’31. Senior Play. Course — College Preparatory. [17] IONIAN 1931 Herbert Tafei Band ’28-’29-’30- 31. Orchestra ’28-’29-’30-’31. Basketball ’31. Track ’30-’31. Course — Aianual Arts. Richard Hodgkins Glee Club ’29. Operetta ’30. Course — Commercial. £ 18] President's Address mi IONIAN FRIENDS: Tomorrow, this large group of young people before you will receive their diplomas and enter the portals of the Ionia High School Alumni Association. In thinking of this fact, I cannot let it pass from my mind without reminiscing a bit of the past, and also wondering what lies before us in the future. We have spent four years on this campus and it has naturally become a part of us and has grown to mean a great deal to us. Here on these grounds we have had many en- joyable times and also have had our little problems which at the time seemed very monumental, but at a moment like this seem very small indeed. I believe that our class in its four years as a part of the Ionia school has made as good a record as any class graduated before it. Tomorrow, we shall take separate paths and each one will go his or her own way in life. Some will go to college, others in our group will enter other lines of work. We are all standing on the threshold of life, and what we do in the next eight years will determine our contributions to society. If there be any failures in this march of life, there will be those who will say that they were decreed by Fate or Destiny. I cannot agree, for it is my firm belief that we can make our lives whatever we want them to be. Of course, the road may be rough at times and it may seem very dark ahead, nevertheless, if we are sincere and persevering in our efforts, we can succeed. These two qualities, sincerity and per- severence, spell success in every walk of life. There are thousands to tell you it cannot he done, There are thousands to prophecy failure, There are thousands to point out to you one by one, The dangers that wait to assail you. But fust buckle in with a bit of a grin. Just take off your coat and go to it, fust start into sing as you tackle the thing That 'cannot be done,’ and you'll do it.” If we remember these words, and when failure appears ahead, just repeat, fust start into sing as you tackle the thing That 'cannot be done,' and you’ll do it.” fewer disappointments in life will occur. Already certain members of our class under the handicap of a poor high school building, which we well know, have made splendid records. Our Valedictorian, Mary Piper, has a one hundred per cent record which has never before been equaled in the history of the school. Our Salutatorian, Pauline Schied, has a record as high as the average Valedictorian. Arthur Riven’s splendid work as manager of the Annual has made its success possible. In athletics, Albert Kowatch, the last of the Kowatch brothers, has followed in his brothers footsteps by showing outstanding athletic ability. I also wish to mention Helen Kirshman, whose outstanding work in typewriting has brought honors to the school. In 1930, she won the district con- test held at Kalamazoo. To these comrades, I extend my heartiest congratulations. I could mention others, but time will not permit. In closing, I wish to thank the members of the faculty for their assistance in bringing our high school career to a happy ending. I personally wish to thank the members of the class for your splendid cooper- ation in carrving on the numerous activities which has taken place in the past year, and extend my sincerest wishes for success in whatever walk of life you choose to enter. Philip Faude [ 19] IONIAN 1931 Valedictory FRIENDS: This morning, we, the class of 1931, have met here to bid our school-days fare- well. We have reached the goal toward which we have been steadily and earnestly working through the past four years. Now that we have attained this height we realize, with a tinge of sadness, that, as a class, we are assembled together for the last time. As we meet here our thoughts are turned to what these four years have really meant to us. It is, indeed, only human that our minds should first turn to the friends we have found here. With them comes the thought of the friendships we have enjoyed and the many pleasant hours of companionship we have had. But although friends and friendships are a necessary part of human life, we need something more tang- ible in this busy world of competition. How has our school provided for this? Shall we be mere toilers and live ever by drudgery or shall we be master workmen and give to the world the best we have that the best may come back to us? Let us reso- lutely set forth, in this new phase of our life, with an earnest endeavor to be master workmen. Future years will show how well our foundations have been laid. Let us now consider the two influences of our school life, which were most important in fitting us to be master workmen — our school and our teachers. Founded on the principles of efficiency, honesty, loyalty, and good sportsman- ship, our school associations have helped us to form the character of the master workman. School alone could not do all this. Only by the kindness, patience, and en- couragement of our teachers, who by their untiring efforts have inspired us to do our best, would we have accomplished our ideals. Nor can we forget the influence back of this — our parents. For it has been through their efforts and perhaps sacri- fices that these four pleasant years have been given us. As we go out from school life and into our new life away from the influences of school, teachers, and parents, that have guided us through these four years, let us ever keep before us the new goal for which we have been fitting ourselves. And in our new work let us build our foundation upon the principles of service, effi- ciency, loyalty and honesty, and thus advance more and more surely toward our ideal, a master workman. Alary Piper. [20} PR I ENDS: Salutatory The privilege of extending the greetings of my classmates, our faculty, and the administration to you has been accorded to me. We wish you to understand that you are welcome to attend and participate in all scholastic functions, but we want you to feel especially welcome today. This day is numbered among the few that remain to be spent with all our classmates and our school. From thence onward, we as individuals, will be determining the final success or failure of our lives. To make a truly worthwhile beginning in this business of life, we must consider ad- visable initial steps. One cannot travel very far on life’s road without entering upon partnerships of business, politics, or friendships. In business or political partner- ships. our choice does not always determine our partners, but the choice of friends rests with us alone. As a result, our characters are inevitably revealed by the friends we make. In the audience today there are a few strangers perhaps, casual acquaintances, friends, and parents who are intensely hopeful and expectant of our success. As friends, we will try not to disappoint you and to be worthy of your friendship. When we consider the responsibilities we carry in fulfilling our duties to you as well as to ourselves, we are allowing ourselves to be heavily taxed. Perhaps we may try to shirk our duties to you, and in doing so, subject you to disappointment and re- gret. But in a partnership of friendship, each member voluntarily assumes certain obligations which must be duly recognized when one friend doubts the stability and fidelity of another. After all, a friend is only human, and frailties are common to everyone, and although the disappointment in a friend is one of life’s greatest tragedies, it is only a shallow partnership that can be dissolved by such a cause. This occasion is of importance to us because it means that we welcome you to be our friends, in our future careers as you have been in our scholastic careers; it means that we need friends to realize ideals, hopes, and the most distant aspirations. The acceptance of this friendship will not be without cost to you, for the making of a friend is the result of a great day’s work. Our most anxious desire is that the pleasure and joy derived from such contact will overbalance the cost. We believe that your presence here this morning is the expression of your in- terest and good will, and for this expression we are grateful to you and extend to you a most sincere welcome. Pauline Scheid IONIAN 1931 Class Prophecy The day had faded in the west and dusk was swiftly gathering into darkness as I approached the tent of El Herrik. He sat cross-legged and motionless, outlined faintly white against the grey of canvas. We were twenty miles from Kufra. The day had been hot, the sun pitiless, and sand still warm as I sank to the desert floor across a small fire that burned in front of him. I was lonely. Wandering had taken me far and to many lands. All experience seemed to gather and swell in a peculiar oppressiveness within me. El Herrik merely nodded. I am lonely,” I said slowly, I wish for old friends and old faces. If only 1 could know where they are tonight, what they are doing----.” I stopped at loss for words, unable to define the emotion that grew within me. I bowed in silence. El Herrik moved; from the white folds of his robe he drew a translucent crystal. Placing it between his knees, he bent and smoothed the sand in front of him. The wind eddied the sand into ripples and forms. El Herrik gazed from eyes deep set and piercing, intently at its movements. Allah is kind. The night is favorable. The sands are right,” he muttered at last. You may see those friends of yesterday. O Master, come closer.” He held the crystal out. I edged forward and peered into the depths of the sphere. A light gleamed there, grew and suffused the darkness. Figures and forms took shape and I was lost in a nuance of dreams. The mistiness cleared and I beheld a blazing neon sign. Schramm Drugs” it told the world. Inside, the proprietor was busily engaged in a heated argument with Arthur Rivett as to whether or not a malted milk is a necessity or a luxury. Clark Welker stood behind a marble counter nonchalantly juggling a milk shake for Lee Yates who was intently interested in this pointless argument. The quietude of the place was disturbed by white-aproned Mary Stewart, who desired to know if Detroit or Philadelphia cheese was ordered from the Wag- ner, Hall Beck Cheese Works. The vision grew dim, but this short glimpse revived many memories of the past. My sight was blurred but slowly cleared again. I saw a comfortable room. A fire burning at the hearth, soft easy chairs, an atmosphere of contentment prevailed. Deep in one chair was a figure of considerable proportions; close by, one of much less pretentiousness. Devotion flashed to my mind simultaneously with Richard Hodgkins, and Esther Post, now Mr. and Mrs. Hodgkins both buried in a newspaper, (an Osborn, Moon publication, by the way). And by some strange intuition I felt that he was reading a Social Column by Ruth Butler who was extoling the philan- thropies of Helena Coe, who, after a most disappointing romance, had lost all in- terest in pharmaceutical endeavors and had turned her attention to more enlighten- ing enterprises. Esther sat in front of the radio complacently listening to George Vance’s sonorous voice announcing the guest artist of the evening, Florence Leach, accompanied by Ami” Quaglio and his Flute Flaggers. I again could see no more. The trance continued. Light glowed from the shimmering sphere. I saw a smooth glazed surface littered with papers and sur- rounded by faces in the center of a handsomely furnished room. It was the board of directors’ meeting of the Kowatch Arnold Publishing Co. They were discus- sing the best way of marketing the latest book of Clarence Kress; namely, An Ap- preciation of Literature.” Stockholder Baker upheld a plan to turn the entire matter over to the Heim and Carbaugh Sales Service. Stockholder Boettcher insisted that the company’s own super-sales force of Clara Bixby, Pauline Ellison, Laura Gates, Lucille Goodwin, Edith Ransom, and Grace Wyman, canvass the United States from door-to-door. Stockholder Hacker wondered when they were going to declare divi- dends again, and stockholder Catt was too busy filing her finger nails to give the [22} 1931 IONIAN matter much thought. Chic Miss Helen Kirshman, secretary of the company, was absent as she was taking a short course in something or other at Michigan State College that particular evening. The meeting dissolved in a fusion of colors and haze. I saw the crystal ball again, the sand beneath, then the vision seemed to rise. The background was pe- culiarly different. Colored awnings and brilliantly-striped tents were huddled to- gether. They stretched far, edging a narrow lane which was thronged with people. They were flowingly garbed with vivid turbans piled high over their dark, swarthy countenances. Heterogeneous as the glamor was, I discerned the broad shoulders of Lionel Normington as he emerged from one of the tents. My eyes followed him. The scene was incoherent but he was joined by a small white-clothed figure. Through all this vagueness, the scene had an air of Orientalness distinguished by the occult sounds, music, and babble. A pith helmet bobbed up and down at his side. The walk was feminine. Intuitively I realized that it was Pauline Scheid ever seeking to quench her insatiable thirst for adventure. They approached a public well where a caravan had drawn up. They mingled with others dressed similarly to themselves. An air of familarity prevailed. My pulse quickened as I recognized them as my old classmates. It was an archeological expedition headed by Doctor Hile and associate directors, Comer and Covert. They were traveling to the Gobi Desert to collect specimens for the Munn and Mann Museum at Ionia. Others too, I recognized, Don Miller, Emma Christensen, Frances Higgins and the punctilious caravan dietician, Eldora Storey. I saw Margaret Worden upbraiding cowering camel boys, Emma Jane Welch typing a newspaper account and Georgia Ronan was peacefully preparing an ode to the well-to-do sponsor of the expedition, Florence Patten. The apparition blurred. A film covered my sight. Figures and colors blended together. I sought vainly to collect the scene of the past but I could see in its place only a number of heads huddled together. I heard a confusion of inconsequential chatter which cleared into a meeting of the Ladies’ Tea Talk and Needleworkers’ Guild and from all indications it was mostly talk. Mary Piper presided at the meeting. Rivaling her in oral activity, Ursula Janes and Ida Mae Kennedy were speculating as to whether or not the desperate and determined spinster, Nadeen Zeigler, would get her man. At this particular moment it was annoying to Dorothy Larson to think that Herbert Tafel was the man. Gathering from what Opal North said to Velma Robertson, one assumed that Victor Shipper was coming to give a short address on Laces and Loose Morals.” Quite apart from this chaos, Henrietta Stowe and Arlene Townsend sat distastefully watching the proceedings. It was evident that they had married well for La Vina Wood was jealously eyeing their numerous rings and Hilda Wakefield was eagerly copying Arlene’s dress. Suddenly as if by a grateful gift of Allah, the confusion relaxed into peaceful oblivion. Visions became rapid and shapes intermingled. Confused by this kaleidoscopic picture of colors and forms, I could distinguish nothing, but there seemed to be faintly etched against this background, Sarah Jane Bloomer; still living solely for art and ever engaged in its aesthetic delights. I saw Philip Faude, Ah, how I had missed him! We had led with Philip. I saw him in his attainment. He had always desired to be, and at last was a floor walker in a telephone booth. I wanted to see no more. Memories were too deep to efface. I was sick at heart, unwilling to carry on. I saw no more. The glow softly diffused. Darkness surrounded me, El Herrik still sat motionless, brooding. The crystal sphere lay in his hands. The sand was piled in a mound in front of him. He bent, pushed it for- ward. It slid slowly, creeping and covering the glowing embers. The fire burned blue, sputtered and went out. £23) Francis Rowley Class Will IONIAN 1931 We, the Senior Class of the Ionia High School, of the City of Ionia, County of Ionia, and State of Michigan, being of sound mind, memory, and good understanding, in spite of the tremendous strain we have been under in the past four years, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. ARTICLE I To our Parents we hereby bequeath our sincere gratitude for the tender care they have given us in our struggle to attain a practical and cultural preparation for life. ARTICLE II To our beloved Faculty we leave our hearty thanks for their untiring assistance throughout the four years spent by us in trying to obtain an education. ARTICLE III To the Student Body of the said Ionia High School we bequeath as follows: To the Freshmen we will our dauntless Courage. You’ll need it — we did. To the Sophomores we will our unparalleled Wisdom. To the Juniors who are to fill our honored places we will our pre-eminence in scholastic- attainments, our savoir faire,” our sunny dispositions, and our lofty ideals. ARTICLE IV Our Personal Bequests I, Arthur Rivett, do bequeath my suave appearance and debonair manner to Floyd Gunning. I, Nadeen Zeigler, do sadly leave my steady,” Charles F.dlin, to another beautiful girl. I, Victor Schramm, do bequeath my argumentative ability to Edgar White. I, Mary Piper, leave all of my A note-books to the fortunate finders. I, Volney Arnold, gladly will my athletic prowess to Robert Campbell. I, Mary Stewart, do bequeath my skill in pronouncing, writing, and translating French to Orson Coe. I, Philip Faude, leave my marvelous dancing technique to Flint Watt. I, Georgia Ronan, do bequeath my dramatic ability to William Stanton. I, Francis Rowley, gladly will my golden tongue” to Jane Kidder. I, Pauline Schied, ask that my good looks and intelligence be left to Maxine Hutchins. I, Americo Quaglio, leave my aboe to any one who thinks he can play it as well as I. I, Helena Coe, do bequeath by companionable nature to Louise Winchell. I, Howard Hile, gladly leave one foot of my height to Gerald Cox. I, Helen Kirshman, do gladly will my typewriting technique to the next person who attempts to use my old typewriter. I, Donald Hacker, do bequeath my ability to collect class dues. Athletic funds. Senior Annual money, etc., to the next unlucky person who attains that job. ARTICLE V Lastly, we hereby nominate and appoint our advisor, Lloyd T. Smith, as executor of this our last will and testament. IN Y ITNHSS 117HEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our seal, on this 1st day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one. Signed, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1931. Subscribed and sworn to before me, a notary public in and for Ionia County, Michigan, this 1st day of May A. D. 1931. LEE VAN ALLEN YATES, Attorney Pro Tern [24] 1931 IONIAN Class History of 1931 About four years ago or September, 1927, the school doors were once more opened after the summer vacation. The school grounds became the scene of much hurrying and talking. The Freshmen who were the superiors in the Junior High building were constantly playing jokes on the new seventh and eighth graders. We, for indeed it was we of the class of ”31”, soon were engaged in our new studies. Due to the crowded conditions our class was divided into three groups who seemed unable to cooperate or organize to elect officers. The outstanding event was our picnic at Woodard Lake. After a busy and enjoyable year wre entered Senior High School as Sophomores. The vacation months seemed short, as usual, and our class again assembled. We organized and elected Pauline Scheid, President; Martha Catt, Vice President; Georgia Ronan, Secretary'; and Mary Stewart as Treasurer. We started the year out with a Bang. However we were soon quieted down hy yells from the Seniors telling us to use the other stairway and giving us other instructions in a commanding manner. Also we were the victims of many pranks and conse- quently got into a number of wrong classes, only to he told to go up to the third floor or down to the first. We felt very much honored to think that two members of our class represented the High School in the contests for Declamations and Oratory. Georgie Ronan represented us in De- clamations and Francis Rowley in Oratory. Our Sophomore year was brought to a close with our customary picnic at Baldwin Lake. We had an enjoyable time and were much indebted to our cheerful sponsors. Miss Merrifield and Mr. Misner. The following September, we found much to our regret that some of our classmates had left our ranks. However we could not be retarded by their loss for we had to continue in our progressive march as Juniors. It was now our turn to make life miserable for the Sophomores and show- them we were superior over them. It was still necessary to step around obediently to the call of a Senior. The officers for our Junior year were Francis Rowley. President; Esther Baker, Vice President; Helen Kirsherman, Secretary; and Donald Hacker, Treasurer. As Juniors we made the customary purchase of Junior rings. The next thing which confronted us, as Juniors, was the increasing of our finances in preparation for the great event of the year, that is, the entertainment of the Senior Class at the J-Hop. We raised money for this important event by giving a series of Junior parties. These were all happy events and we can look back to many good times with great satisfaction. The climax of all was the J-Hop. This was given May twenty-ninth at the Jefferson Gymnasium. The success of our party wras due to hard work hy the various committees, into which our class was divided, and by the untiring assistance of Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Hilton, who were spon- sors of the Junior Class. It seemed to us that this must have been the best J-Hop ever given, but we all hoped that the one given our Senior year would be as delightful. Following this came the much dreaded examinations and the rush and hustle of the last days of the school year. From this hurry and worry we found relief and relaxed for our picnic with one grand day of gayety, at Baldwin Lake. After our summer vacation we suddenly found ourselves facing the last year of our high school career. Of course we felt very sophisticated, and the most important persons in the school. Our officers for this year were Philip Faude, President; Victor Schramm, Vice President; Helen Kirsherman, Secretary; and Donald Hacker, Treasurer. Later on in the year the class honors were awarded. We believe that the achievement of Valedictorian, May Piper, is uncqualed in the graduating classes of Michigan today for she has an all A” average. Pauline Scheid, our Salutatorian, was a close second in average and is a student who has excelled throughout her school curriculum. May twenty-second the Senior Play, The Youngest,” under the direction of Mr. Smith and Miss Burke, was produced at the Ionia theatre. It proved to be a great success. Next on the Social Calendar came the J-Hop. Now it was our turn to be entertained. The Juniors did wonders and this gay affair proved to he almost an equal of the one given the year before. Our Social Activities ended with a Senior Class party and a Senior Picnic. Our class has played an important part in school activities. Many of our boys have taken part in athletics. Volney Arnold was Captain of thefootball team and he was prominent in basketball and baseball. Albert Kowatch, Philip Faude, and Clarence Kress were prominent in football and other sports. Much of the success of the football team during last season was due to the hard work and excellent management of the Gold Dust Twins, Clark Welker and Otto HeiflJn music many Seniors were prominent in both Orchestra and Glee Club. Some took lead- ing roles in the operetta, Mary Lou.” Again a class member won honors in oratory. Georgia Ronan won first place in the sub-district oratorical contest at Greenville. We shall always remember the events of Commencement week. Class Day, Class Picnic and the graduation are all vividly impressed in our memories and will never be forgotten. As to judging the future I will leave that to the Class Prophet. I am sure if we can judge the future by the past the Class of 31 will certainly reach the high goal of success. Emma jane Welch. [25] [26) mi IONIAN Junior Class History The present Junior Class, or the graduating class of 32, has a past. Who ever would be- lieve that its members entered as Freshmen in 1928? Because they were so busy with their Latin and algebra, no time was left for class organization. One Freshman party was held, but the main event of the year was our picnic at Woodward Lake. In the fall of 29 we shyly took our places in the Senior High — Sophomores! Organizing, we elected the following officers, who safely guided the affairs of our class through a success- ful year: President: --------- Maxine Callow Vice President ................................Luther Lawrence Secretary Doris Kendij; Treasurer.............................................Raymond Cuttle The crowning activity of the year wras the class picnic held in the rain at Baldwin Lake. This year we are Juniors — a busy, happy class. We organized immediately after resuming our studies in the fall and elected the following officers: President Pitt Galloway Vice President............................................Katherine Bensinger Secretary - - Roberta Zibbell,, succeeded by Katherine Benedict Treasurer - -- -- -- -- Earl Dunnett This year we were sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Hilton, our former advisors, hut were glad to welcome Miss Walldorf and Mr. Siders as their successors. As a class, we have spon- sored several parties, among these the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Next year our class, under the guidance of new leaders, will assume the duties and privi- leges of Seniors. ,, , ,. Henry Beck Gordon Benedict Katherine Benedict Lorene Bennett Katherine Bensinger Donald Bliss Madge Bradford Floy Bradley Kathryn Buck Lyle Butler Maxine Callow Grace Clark E maline Conkey Sam Conner Florence Coon Raymond Cuttle Max Decker Alice Easterbrook Gladys Fehrlen Alice Gallagher Pitt Galloway Ruby Gleason Coral Gleason Vera Goodenough Viollette Guider Floyd Gunning Neva Haddock Josephine Hawley Howard Hawn Edna Hogan Beulah Holcomb Juniors Maida Hopkins Dorothy Hoy Miriam Hoy Maxine Hutchins Alberta Johnson Marion Kauffman Doris Kendig Floyd Kimball Elwin King Dorothy Krainbrink Leola La Due Luther Lawrence Mary Ella Long Jean McGannon Winifred McKendry Doris McNeilly Helena Miller Esther Mitchell Helen Monks Jessie Moore Sarabelle Morgan Thelma Mosier Genevieve Mu 1 ford Lucille Mulford Rosamond Patterson Jo Ellen Perry Robert Pierson Joyce Piper Margaret Postle Martha Ram low Hubert Ries La Vear Ries Mary Risser Arietta Rowland Karl L. Ruehs Ardis Rumbaugh Herman Schadler Louise Schramm Alice Sessions Clinton Sihle Laura Sihle Marian Sihle Charles Smith Kenneth Stevens Mildred Stone Dorothy Swartz Bill Templeton Gerald Tingley Ruth Tingley Fannie J. Vance Miriam Walters Winona Wandell Elmer Ward Lee Webster Edgar White Harold Whitlock Charlton Whitten John Wilbur Kathleen Williams Louise Winchell Henry Zander £27} [28} m IONIAN Sophomores In the fall of 1929 one of the largest Freshman classes ever enrolled in the Ionia High School settled to work in the Junior High assembly room. After several days spent in persuad- ing the younger students of the school that we were their superiors, we turned our attention to studies and class activities. The year was uneventful until June, when we had a picnic at Woodward Lake. Though the afternoon was rainy, it failed to dampen our spirits, and we fell that few classes ever had a better time. In September 1931 we became Sophomores, and we bravely entered the Senior High to face the ridicule and jokes of the Juniors and Seniors. The one-way traffic in the corridors of the building confused us, and we were continually being told that we were climbing the wrong stairway. Our confusion quickly left us, however, and we began our work in earnest. We are now looking forward to several activities being planned for this spring, and we hope to make them a success. The goal which we Sarah Baker William Batson Robert Beecher Roberta Beerman Leone Bell Mary Bell Auten Bernier Dan Bowerman Elton Braman Samra Brand Betty Buck Robert Campbell Calla Cobb Ernest Cobb Orson Coe Alden Comer Ivan Conner Wayne Corey Gerald Cox Stuart Cox Russell Croel Dale Davanzati Kathlvn De Vries Clarence Dolphin Helen DuMond Richard Dumont June Easterbrook Charles Edlin Pauline Edlin Walter Fehrlin Harold Fisher Ralph Fuller are striving to attain i Frances Gallagher Irene Gayle Clara Grams Edward Groening William Haberstumpf Clarence Hahn Anna Hall Edith Harding Eileen Harp Harold Hartman Lily Hasman Carl Heim Donald Hill Pauline Hoy Robert Hoy Velma Hutchins Cienevieve Jinks I la Johnson Winifred McKendry Jane Kidder Virginia Killion Eunice Kleven Rosanna Kowatch Lawrence Kress Frances Krueger Zenas LaDue Charles Lange Evelyn Larson Edna Lehman Bernice Leifheit Louis Lemke Louise Lemke lone Lobdell graduation — may we Dale Loucks Elizabeth McKendry Lawrence Marion Charles Mason Lee Mason Eva Meisling Verna Melzow Edythe Milton Arthur Mitchell Margaret Mitchell Edward Montgomery Edith Moore John Morey Arthur Neustifter Lyle North Margaret Northrup Mildred Nummber Luella Otterbein Pearl Petrie Margaret Pierce Max Pierce Renaldo Quaglio Victor Rammacher Maxine Randall Edith Rich Dana Robertson Duane Robinson Ross Scholten Cleobel Selleck Glenna Sible Alex Sibley Beorgene Simmons Lyle Simmons all reach it. A lex Sibley Woodrow Simmons Alden V. Smith Alice Smith Dale Smith William Stanton Mary Stedman Donald Steinke Melvin Stillwell Leolyn Taylor Harold Terry Richard Thatcher Eileen Thomas George Thomas Gordon Towne Thelma Truesdell Curtis Underwood Esther Vincent Crystal Vogt Donald Waite Audris Walters I la Worden Glenn Waters Royce Waters Flint Watt Gertrude Welker Dorothy Westbrook Dorothy White Louise White Donald Wickerink Francis Wilson Donald Zander Mildred Zeigler £29) IONIAN 1931 Freshmen Russel Anderson Ronald Bliss Royce Braman Paul Chamberlin Harold Clark Margaret Connor Arthur Creevy Albert Dean Clair Durfey Dan Fuller Almeda Hodges Harold Holtz Kathryn McLean Dale Moore Roger Monger John Parker Ray Porter Roy Rammacher Alexander Robertson Alice Robertson Bertha Schlosser Willis Shafer Katherine Smith Velma Smith Buster Stite Melba Sweet Philip Feichman Allene Utter Yvonne Van Camp Alice Williams Lester West rederick Young Wayne Zander Ray Allen Elaine Ashdown Charles Barkdull Helen Beck Gil Benedict Thane Benedict Virginia Benedict Nella Bloom Mable Clements Dorothy Decker Lucile Dunn Ella Frey Geneva Gleason Helen Haight Eileen Hall Holland Heim Ruth Hurd Eleanor Johnson Howard C. Lawrence Alice Laycock John Leland Richard Matthews Virginia Mason Mason Maynard Sarah McGannon Virginia Nelson Voris Patrick Karl Petersen Esther Peterson Marvel Renucci Florence Rich Beatrice Ross Lois Robinson Marion Schild Carolyn Smiley Loraine Tafel Lansing Wanamaker Claude Adams Hermine Arnold Harriet Baker Edward Brown John Bryant Charles Campbell Dorothy Cochrun Pauline Cox Paul Crane Dorothy Darling Velnie De Armond Wayne Dreger Robert Dunnett Jack Giermen Lenore Hoople Russell Hoople Jane Hoy Bessie Jimos Ford Loucks Roxie Luz Hilda Michroll Dixie McElroy Star Miles Dorothy Nichol Sidney Noble Frances Ostrander Esther Pauney Wesley Preston William Preston Jane Ann Rather Beatrice Rier Wilson Rochester Gwendolyne Schadler Lillian Secoy Geraldine Seeley Arthur Selleck Doris Sible Harold Signs Frederick Simmons Vernon Vogt Maxine Wilson Olive Yeomans Garland Bailey Roy Bailey Barbara Baker Carl Bair Victoria Baker Grace Bigger George Ferguson Ethel Connor Genevieve Foreman Carl Groening Leonard Heth Marie Kahn Delbert Lemke Walter Lemmien Dorothy Martin Willard McDonald Leslie McMellen Maxin e McVeigh William Preston Walter Robinson Ernest Spratto Mary Stilwell Naomi Stout Helena Tafel Loren Tingley Francis Townsend £30} £31} IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIII IONIAN 1931 Football '30 Football practice was started the day school opened and although the attend- ance was large, it was smaller than in previous years. After two weeks of practice the teams were picked and the boys settled down to get in condition for their first game with Lake Odessa. The team was not as big as it had been a few years before and consequently the boys had to make up for their shortcomings in height and weight by showing increase in fighting spirit. The day of the first game came and Lake Odessa arrived with one of the biggest and best teams it ever brought to Ionia. After a hard-fought game, Ionia came out on top by the score of 7 to 0, but this proved all the more that Ionia was handi- capped by the comparative size. The next week Lonia went to St. Johns. The day was cold and windy, not at all a good day for football. Ionia had built up a passing attack for the game but the wind made it of little avail. However, lonia returned home with her second victory of the season. On October 4, East Grand Rapids came to Ionia. This was a new team on Ionia’s schedule and its quality was unknown although it had built up cjuite a reputa- tion in the vicinity of Grand Rapids. A greatly improved team took the field for £32} 93 IONIAN Ionia and in the game it showed the fight and spirit of Ionia teams by defeating East Grand Rapids 13 to 0. The boys now began preparation for their ancient enemy, Lowell, who was to appear the following Saturday. Lowell boasted a heavy all-veteran team that al- ready had victories over some strong class B teams. It was predicted that Ionia would be beaten badly by Lowell this year. When Saturday came, it was a wonder- ful day for football. The members of Ionia’s team looked like midgets beside the Lowell team when they took the field, but as the game progressed the Ionia team showed that it had lots of pluck and would not allow Lowell an easy victory. 'I ime and time again they stopped Lowell’s drives and kicked the ball into safe territory. Lowell, finally, managed to put over one touchdown, while Ionia was not so success- ful. In the final minutes of the game it looked as if Lowell would score again, but the Ionia line stiffened and staved off the threat. Although the game will go down in the records as a 6 to 0 victory for Lowell, it will also go dow'n in history as a moral victory for Ionia. On October 25 Alma came to Ionia with a larger team. Ionia was greatly out- weighed on the line and also in the backfield, and Alma showed an exceptionally powerful and smooth ajtack. Ionia could not overcome the handicap of size and Alma went home with a victory of 13 to 0. The next game on Ionia’s schedule was with Lansing Central, a team which was f 33) IONIAN mi coached by John Middlesworth, former Ionia Coach. The boys were more than anxious to defeat them as Lansing had beaten them 7 to 0 the year before. At the end of the first half the score was 14 to 0 and it looked very much as if it would be an easy victory for Lansing. Ionia came back in the second half with a strong pass- ing attack and scored first by a pass from Kowatch to Hamblin. A short time later Ionia again scored on a long pass from Kowatch to Vernie Hass. This made the score 12 to 14 and Ionia appeared to have a chance. A few plays later Vernie Hass was carried from the field with an injured knee and Ionia was at a loss because now four of the regulars were on the bench from injuries. In the closing minutes of play, Lansing blocked a punt and scored again. The final score was 21 to 12 but the game was a great deal closer than the score suggests. On the next Saturday, Ionia met Greenville, a team more of its own size, and showing a smooth and strong passing attack, defeated them easily 25 to 0. On the following Saturday, Ionia again took up relations with Hastings, but the team went into a slump and went down to defeat by a score of 13 to 6. The next Saturday Ionia played its last game of the season against Belding, and again was defeated by 13 to 6. Although the team loses Arnold, Kowatch and Faude, the other eight men are returning to offer brighter prospects for ’31. Philip Faude [34] 1931 IONIAN BASKETBALL TEAM Back Row: Charles Edlin, Wayne Corey. Coach Brethour, Alfred Hamblin, Robert Campbell. Front Row: Gordon Benedict, James Barkdull, Howard Hile, Philip Faude. Basket Ball 1930-31 When the 1930-’31 season opened the basketball squad was a very inexperienced team, having one veteran left from the year before. The season was opened with Vandalia as opponents and a 25 to 12 victory for Ionia. Campbell, a sophomore, promised to be good material, netting 16 points in this game. The following week Ionia journeyed to Lansing, where they met a rangy Class A ball team that was later runner-up for the state championship. Ionia, greatly out- classed, went down to defeat to the tune of 27 to 8. The next game was with Hastings who presented an all-veteran team, which sent Ionia again to defeat by a score of 24 to 13. St. Johns came to Ionia the following week, and defeated Ionia by a 16 to 8 score. The following week Ionia’s team came out of its slump and showed a very smooth attack which resulted in the defeat of Lake Odessa—20 to 12. Clarksville was the next victim. The whole team presented a much improved method of play which downed” them 35 to 11. Lowell, Ionia’s ancient rival, visited Ionia the next week. Again Ionia presented a very smooth attack and showed some fine floor play, but was not able to find the basket. Lowell, although not as successful in offensive play, made the majority of her shots and defeated Ionia on a last minute rally— 16 to 13- Ionia journeyed to Alma the following week where the Ionia team received its £ 35 J IONIAN 1931 worst defeat of the season. Ionia had a very off” night and was trounced badly by a score of 36 to 17. 1 he next week Ionia again took to the road and visited Mt. Pleasant. The team showed a marked improvement both in offense and defense, forcing Mt. Pleasant into an overtime period, and ending the game with a score of 16 to 18. Both teams showed a very tight defense, but Mt. Pleasant finally scored on a one-handed shot, and when the overtime ended, they were still ahead by the score of 18 to 16. Al- though Ionia was defeated, the style of play was greatly improved and this game gave the boys confidence for their next game with Greenville. Greenville, which is an old enemy of Ionia in basketball, had defeated Ionia for the past eight years. I he game was played in Greenville’s small, low gymnasium which was not fit for the type of basketball Ionia had been playing. The half ended with Ionia leading by two points. At the beginning of the second half, Greenville went on a scoring spree and took the lead. Near the middle of the fourth quarter, Greenville was leading 23 to 18. At this time Edlin, Ionia’s forward, started shoot- ing baskets and scored eight points while his team-mates held Greenville scoreless. The game ended with Ionia leading — 26 to 23. Ionia, now, began preparing for the district tournament where it w'ould again meet Greenville on equal terms, the tournament being held at Belding. Ionia again show'ed its superiority by defeating Greenville with another last minute rally, winning by a 23 to 20 score. The team returned w'ith the first trophy an Ionia basketball team had won in eight years. By winning the district tournament, Ionia had gained the right to enter the regional tournament to be held at Grand Rapids the following week. Ionia played in the finals against Grand Rapids Catholic Central, but was unable to find the basket, missed enough foul shots to win the game, and went down to defeat 15 to 13. Edlin, because of his good showing towards the end of the season, was picked for the Central Michigan Conference team. Ionia had finished what may seem, to a certain degree, a successful season, but it is now looking forward to a much more successful season for the following year — losing only one regular on the team. Ionia B team had a very successful season, winning 8 games and losing only 2. Some very valuable material should develop from this team for the A team next year. Philip Funde f 36 J 793 IONIAM Baseball When the candidates for baseball were assembled in the spring of . 1930 it was found that nearly an all-veteran team was available. Ivan Sage, varsity pitcher for the past two years, was back for his last season, which promised to be a successful one. The first game with Lake Odessa was won by Ionia by a score of 7 to 11. The team did not look as strong as expected, but a strenuous practice was held the fol- lowing week with the result that Grand Ledge w'as defeated 7 to 3. The following week Ionia met its first and only defeat at the hands of Clarksville, because of a ninth inning rally in which Clarksville gathered eight runs, ending the game with a score of 9 to 8. Clarksville visited Ionia the next week and Ionia evened matters by defeating them 11 to 1. Ionia’s old enemy, Lowell, was visited the following week, Ionia returning with a victory. Two games with Greenville were next, one at home and one at Greenville, both of which Ionia won; the first was won by a score of 22 to 9, and the second, by a score of 5 to 0. At Saginaw, Ionia played the best game of the season. Led by Ries, heavy- hiting outfielder, Ionia went into a hitting spree and defeated Saginaw 15 to 9. Ionia’s first score came in the second inning when Ries lifted the ball out of the park with the bases full. From then on, Ionia had nothing to worry about. In the final game of the season, Ionia defeated Grand Ledge in a return game 10 to 0, with Ivan Sage pitching his last game. C37} IONIAN 1931 The 1931 season started very auspiciously when Greenville was defeated on the home diamond 24-0. The team looked very good, and each man seemed to work well in his position. Five veterans were back from the 1930 season, namely Smith, Danner, Ries, Barkdull, and Fdlin. Smith pitched the entire game and struck out sixteen men. Lake Odessa was the next to fall before Ionia, being defeated 14 to 1. The Lake Odessa team gave the team a little more competition, but was easily defeated. Ionia’s first real game was played the next week with St. Johns, who boasted a strong team. Ionia, however, played airtight ball and defeated them 5-2. As this was their second victory in the Central Michigan league, hopes ran high for the championship. The following week the team journeyed to Belding, where they met their first defeat. Shoddy base-running, along with weak hitting spelled their defeat 4-2. Ionia came out of their slump the next week to defeat Grand Ledge 19-3. The Ionians pounded the ball hard for the first time in the season, and the result was a bad defeat for Grand Ledge. The locals then journeyed to Greenville for their second conference game, de- termined to make it three straight, and defeated Greenville 16 to 5. Greenville showed a great deal of improvement over their previous showing, but Ionia also showed improvement, especially in base running. St. Johns was visited the next week and also defeated 9-2. By winning this game Ionia laid claim to the championship of the southern division of the Central Michi- gan conference, and is all set to play off the championship with a northern school. Lake Odessa was visited the next week and the team evidently found their batting eye and defeated Lake O’ 29-5. Hamblin and Danner each helped out with a home run, and Barkdull and Ries did their share with triples. Portland was the next in line to be defeated by Ionia, but the game was a tight one all the way through. Portland presented a fast-ball artist, who had the boys baffled for the first four innings, but in the latter part of the game Hamblin tripled, driving in Smith, and later slid in with a tying run. In the last of the seventh Bob Campbell scored the winning run on an error by the third baseman. Ionia evened matters with Belding when the game was played at Ionia, de- feating them 9-2. The locals looked a great deal better than in their previous game with Belding and pounded the Belding pitcher for seven hits. With the championship of the southern division of the Central Michigan league in their hands and the county championship almost cinched, the season might easily be called successful. Philip Faude Clarke Welker {38J IONIAN 1931 Track '30 In 1931, track was again resumed at Ionia after a year’s abandon. Considering the material that was available a fairly good track team was developed under Coach Fisher. In the first meet with Clarksville, Ionia was defeated by one point. At the district meet held at Mount Pleasant, Ries placed second in the discus and third in the shot put. Billings, Ionia’s half-miler, placed third, and I afel placed third in the 220 yard low hurdles. These three men were eligible for the state meet, which was held at Lansing, but all failed to place. The final event in Ionia’s track season was the county meet which Ionia had not entered for the past three years. Belding won the meet, with Ionia second, and Clarksville third. Ionia managed to take six first places in the meet — Ries winning both the shot put and discus; Hass tied for first in the 100 yard dash and won the broad jump; Billings won the half mile; and Faude, the 120 yard low hurdles. this concluded the track season with the prospects for ’31 very much brighter than those of ’30. ,... _ , Philib Fancle 139} IONIAN 1931 Tennis '30 Tennis, in the Ionia High School, as one of the minor sports, enjoyed a success- ful season. Both the girls and the boys participated. The teams played only one match outside the county schedule. This was with Lansing Central on the Ionia Fair Ground courts. No player on either of the Ionia teams won a match, although some tight” sets were played. The stellar roles on the girls’ team were played by Dorothy Harwood, Dorothy Hoy, and Dorothy Galloway, while on the boys’ team Philip Faude and Charles Van Vleck starred. In the Ionia county schedule, our teams defeated Palo and Belding. By defeat- ing the Belding girls, Dorothy Harwood won the Ionia County Girls’ singles cham- pionship, while Dorothy Hoy and Dorothy Galloway won the doubles cup. Later, in the boys’ matches, Faude won the County Boys’ singles by defeating a Lake Odessa player. Clarksville defaulted the doubles match and consequently, Faude and Van Vleck won the doubles championship. Faude, our star singles player, advanced to the semi-finals of the Central Michi- gan Tournament held at Ionia. With Faude returning, along with other forward to a very successful 1931 season. promising material, we are looking Lee Yates Golf '30 For the first time in the history of this school, Ionia was represented in the minor sport of golf. The team consisted of a sextet of players, namely: William Templeton, Charlton Whitten, Flint Watt, Pitt Galloway, Gordon Benedict, and Lee Yates. In the first match, a practice game at Portland, Ionia was defeated. The regular schedule then began. Ionia won the first game on the Ionia course from Portland. The team next defeated St. Johns here. The boye then journeyed to Lansing, and playing on the stiff Grosbeck course, were badly defeated by Lansing Central. The next game was with East Grand Rapids there, and the Ionia sextet emerged victorious. The following week, our team was broken up by ineligibility and took a bad defeat in a return game on the St. Johns course. For the last game of the season, East Grand Rapids came to our home course, seeking revenge — consequently, wc were defeated. With the loss of only one member of the ’30 team, we are expecting a very successful 1931 season. Lee Yates £4 3 iimiiiiiiii i in ii i ii iiiiiiiiininnmmiiimiiumiiiinuniin [41} IONIAN 1931 ANNUAL STAFF Back Row: Donald Hacker. Victor Schramm, Arthur Rivett, Philip Faude. Front Row: Helena Coe, Esther Baker, Pauline Schcid. Annual Staff Arthur Rivett - Victor Schramm Pauline Scheid Helena Coe - Esther Baker Philip Faude Donald Hacker .... Mr. Bruce Siders Miss Irene Walldorf, Miss Managing Editor Assistant Managing Editor Literary Editor Assistant Literary Editor Class and Organization Editor Athletic Editor Art Editor Faculty Sponsor K. Merrifield - Faculty Critics We, the class of nineteen hundred thirty-one, take pride in presenting this annual. The staff has labored diligently on it, and sincerely hopes that you will enjoy every page. If these pages are accepted as authentic history of the present classes and acti- vities; if they revive pleasant memories for class members as well as for alumni; if they extend to the parents and business men who helped make this Annual possible, the appreciation felt by the class of ’31; the staff will not have worked in vain. Esther Baker £42 3 1931 IONIAN G. A. A. The Girls’ Athletic Association has been organized since September, nineteen hundred twenty-nine. It has been an active organization for the girls and has played an important part in the social activities of this school. Our sponsors are Miss Fleigel, Miss Merrifield, Miss Walldorf, and Miss Fox. Miss Fleigel also acts as coach. This fall we began the season’s activities by selling hot dogs at the football games. The second big event was a week-end camp at Long Lake, which was at- tended by the sponsors and a large number of girls. A good time was had bv all, and we hope to have another camp next fall. The next event was an all girls Hal- lowe’en party which was held at the Emerson School. During the winter months we had basket ball teams and played several exciting games. The spring event is to be a party for the girls belonging to this organization and we anticipate a very good time. The G. A. A. is an organization for all girls, from the ninth grade through the twelfth. The officers that were chosen this year are: President ------- Leola La Due Vice-President.....................................Marion Schilds Secretary...........................................Faye Wagner Treasurer ------- Miriam Walters Faye Wagner {43} IONIAN 1931 Le Cercie Francais I.e Cercle Francais was first organized by Irma Lefler in 1928 for the purpose of presenting the study of the French language, customs, and people in an inter- esting, detailed manner to the students who were most interested. The club was reorganized in the years 1929-1930; 1930-1931 by Evelyn Burke. Officers for the year 1930-1931 were as follows: President ....... Pauline Scheid Vice President...................................Audrey Wortman Secretary and Treasurer................................Helena Coe Meetings were held once a month at which time French plays were presented by some of the members, reports on France were given, letters from foreign corre- spondents were exchanged, and games were often played. A Christmas party was sponsored by the Club to which beginning French students were invited. The closing function of the year was a picnic attended by members of all French classes. Helena Coe Girls' Glee Club The Girls’ Glee Club organized early in September and elected the following officers: President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Esther Mann Esther Baker Mildred Stone Faye Wagner The efforts of the Glee Club and its director, Mrs. Mary Cumings-Johnson, have been directed mainly toward two goals: the Operetta — Betty Lou,” and the Senior Commencement Music. The Glee Club met regularly and made a number of public appearances, as well as having enjoyed many social gatherings. The members are: Jane Thatcher, pianist; Esther Mann, Katherine Bensinger, Esther Mitchell, Eunice Kleven, Mildred Stone, Florence Patten, Grace Clark, Leola LaDue, Pearl Petrie, Winona Wandell, Neva Haddock, Ardis Rumbaugh, Esther Baker, Martha Ramlow, Ila Johnson, Irene Gayle, Velma Hutchins, Louise White, Dorothy White, Sara Baker, Ursula Janes, Sarah Bloomer, Faye Wagner, Arlene Townsend, Helena Miller, Hilda Wakefield, Edythe Milton, Dorothy Schriener, Agnes Badder. Mildred Stone {44} 1931 IONIAN Orchestra Under the able direction of William Duncan the orchestra was able to receive first place in the tournament at Mount Pleasant last year and fourth place out of seventeen schools entered in the finals at Ann Arbor. In spite of the fact that last year’s achievements might be called victories, every effort is being put forth this year to correct any faults noticed. During this year the orchestra, consisting of fifty students, has played at various school functions such as The County Parent-Teachers’ Association, the Operetta, and their annual concert, the latter of which was held at the Jefferson with a small ad- mission fee being charged. Small divisions of the orchestra have played for the Junior High plays, the Senior High plays, the Junior Class play, and at various church functions. Louise Winchell {45} IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIllllllllllllllHIIHIIIinilllllllllllllllllllllllll IONIAN mi DEBATING TEAM Back Row: Gertrude Welker, Alice Sessions, Katherine Bensinger. Front Row: Miss Irene Walldorf, Mr. Therman Harris, Sponsors. Debating Debating this year, met with unusual support, both from the townspeople and the student body. The proposition had been made very popular by much discussion in the newspapers and over the radio. It was: Resolved: That National Chain Grocery Stores, operating in the State of Michigan, are detrimental to the people of the State. I he Ionia team: Alice Sessions, Katherine Bensinger, and Gertrude Welker, which was coached by Mr. Therman Harris and Miss Irene Walldorf, took part in all of the eight debates. This year the school received a University of Michigan wall plaque, from the Detroit Free Press, for its debating record. This is the first time that such a plaque has been won by a debating team of Ionia High School. A summary of this year’s season follows. In reviewing this record, it is hoped that future teams may improve upon it and the interest in debating grow. Decisio i favor Date Opponents of Nov. 7 Charlotte Ionia Nov. 19 Grand Rapids Boys’ Catholic Ionia Dec. 11 Greenville Ionia Jan. 8 Owosso Ionia Feb. 6 Mt. Pleasant Ionia Feb. 19 St. Johns Ionia March 5 Gladwin Ionia March 19 Paw Paw Paw Paw [48] Gertrude Welker mi IONIAN Declamatory February 27 was the annual declamation day in the Senior High. With local teachers as judges, seven contestants met for the building contest before the High School student body. The participants in this contest were the fol- lowing students: Mary Bell, Anna Hall, Jane Kidder, Rosanna Kowatch, Edith Rich, Alex- ander Sibley, and Ross Scholten. The three chosen for participation in the local contest. Senior High versus Junior High, were Edith Rich, Jane Kidder, and Alexander Sibley. On the evening of March 12 the High School auditorium wras filled, for this was the night when the school orator and declaimed were to be selected. With three representatives from Junior High contesting with the three from Senior High, first place w'as awarded Jane Kid- der of the Senior High, with the declamation entitled Liberty of Man, Woman, and Child, by Robert Ingersoll. Thane Benedict, Jr., (if the Junior High, received second place with the declamation, Spartacus to the Gladiators. The Ionia High School was represented at the sub-district contest in Greenville, April 2, by Jane Kidder. Six schools sent representa- tives to this contest. The entertaining school carried off first honors wdth Ionia a close second, losing to Greenville by one point. We feel, therefore, that we can be justly proud of this extra curricular activity in our school. Jane Kidder Oratory After several weeks of preparation, the elimi- nation contest for oratory was held in the High School auditorium with three of our local teachers as judges. Six very excited students participated in this event. At the close of the contest, Georgia Ronan, Mary Piper, and Kath- erine Bensinger were chosen to enter the final local contest. March 12, the evening for that contest, finally arrived. Excitement once more held sway for three prominent Ionians, acting as judges, were to choose the orator who would represent our school in further competitive oratorical events of the year. In this contest Georgia Ronan was awarded first place and Mary Piper second. The winning oration, Lincoln — The Man,” firmly convinced all listeners that Lincoln was truly a man for the ages. The service which this great man performed for his country was set forth in such a manner that no one could fail to appreciate him. We confidently sent Georgia to the sub-dis- trict contest at Belding from which she re- turned wdth the laurels for first place. Although in the district contest, held at Hol- land, April 29, Georgia failed to place, we are justly proud of this phase of our outside activi- ties. Mjry Piper { 49 J IONIAN 931 Operetta Betty Lou, a musical comedy in three acts by Lida Larrimore Turner, was presented February eleventh and twelfth in the Jefferson Auditorium by the combined Girls’ Glee Club, Boys Glee Club and Senior High School Choruses. The Operetta was under the direction of Mrs. Mary Cumings-Johnson, Supervisor of Music, who was assisted by Miss Frances Hill, dramatic and dance coach. Betty Lou ............ Mrs. A. Pendelton .... Tony Pendelton ....... Lola Pendelton ....... Bee ............. Bab ....... Jack ...... Joe .................... Robert Sherwood, hero Worthington Brooks .... Annia ................ Mr. Lane ............. CAST ......Jane Thatcher ....Florence Patten .....Harwood Hass ..Ardis Rumbaugh . ..Arlene Townsend ......Leola La Due ....Richard Snell ..Gordon Benedict ..........Lee Yates ......Philip Faude .....Eunice Kleven Lionel Normington SINGING CHORUS Irene Gayle, Sara Baker, Miriam Walters, Helena Miller, Anna Hall, Mary Bell, Grace Clark, Louise White, Edythe Milton, Dorothy Schriener, Neva Haddock, Vera Goodenough, Esther Mann, Esther Mitchell, Harry Campau, Flint Watt, Orson Coe, Wallace Perrien, Gerald Grey. DANCE CHORUS Ruth Palmer, Chrystol Miles, Anna Hall, Pauline Scheid, Opal North, Kathleen Williams, Alberta Johnson, Neva Haddock. SPECIALTY DANCES Jo Ellen Perry, Jane Thatcher. The chorus was accompanied by Miss Maxine Hutchins, pianist, and Miss Katherine Bensinger, violinist. £50] Florence Pjtteti 93 ION 1 AIS SENIOR PLAY Back Row: Lee Yates, Arthur Rivett, Francis Rowley, Philip Faude. Front Row: Mary Stewart, Helen Kirshman, Ruth Butler, Pauline Scheid. Senior Play THE YOUNGEST Senior Play After much discussion and deliberation, the Seniors of ’31 decided to present The Young- est,” a novel comedy in three acts. It is an ingenious variation of the Cinderella theme, in which the hero, a downtrodden son, comes into contact with a charming busybody. The young- est eventually learns to assert himself and turns upon his oppressors in splendid style. THE CAST Mrs. Charlotte Winslow...................................Florence Patten Oliver Winslow .......Francis Rowley Richard Winslow ...................................................Philip Faude Nancy Blake ...............................................Pauline Scheid Mark Winslow- .... L Alan Martin ...............................................Arthur Rivett Augusta Winslow Martin ........................... ......Helen Kirshman Muff Winslow ........................................................Ruth Butler Maid .......................................................Mary Stewart Scenery and costumes for the play were in charge of Miss Frances Hill, Faye Wagner, and Sarah Jane Bloomer. Mary Stewart acted in the capacity of property manager. Helena Coe « ttirM 151] IONIAN 1931 Junior Parties The Junior parties furnish social entertainment for high school students. These parties occurring on the average of once a month, are sponsored by the Junior class. Dance music is furnished either by our school orchestra or by Straub’s, a local town orchestra. There are always some students who do not wish to participate in the dancing and for their entertainment Bunco is provided. Prizes are awarded to those players having the highest scores of the evening. A program is usually presented in some form. We are very fortunate in having such talented people as Jo Ellen Perry, who favors us with tap dancing; Katherine Bensinger, who has contributed to the program by playing several violin solos; and Jane Campau, an alumna, who has presented several amusing readings. An admission of twenty-five cents is charged to the students attending these parties. The money received is put into the Junior treasury and is later used for the annual J-Hop. The Junior-Senior Prom is the anticipated party of the year given to the Seniors by the Juniors. This is the most elaborate social function of the school year, and preparations for it are begun many weeks in advance. The J-Hop of 1931 held in the Jefferson gymnasium, was an outstanding suc- cess. The gym was decorated in school colors consisting of blue and white crepe paper. An abundance of serpentine and confetti added to the effectiveness of the occasion. Tommy Towner’s orchestra, of Lansing, furnished excellent music. The dance programs were much more elaborate than those of previous years. Everyone attending the party appeared to have had a very enjoyable time, so the Juniors can feel justly proud of dispensing with their social duties so well. Chryslol Miles f 52] niiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniinnmiiinniiinimiiiiiuiiiimTTii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Social Calendar IONIAM 1931 SEPTEMBER 7— School opens—Seniors contact the Greens.” 8— Sophs, you’re on the wrong stairway.” 26— Let’s start the year out right and every one see the first game of football with St. Johns.” OCTOBER 4—Grand Rapids plays football here. 19—Report cards given out; every one glum and gloomy. 25—Alma plays football here. 25 and 26—We are grateful to the Teachers’ Institute for freeing us from two days of toil. 31—Everyone expected to see the school pushed over, but still standing after Hal- lowe’en. NOVEMBER 1—Football at Lansing. 7—First debate; decision in favor of Ionia. 15—Football at Hastings—Hastings wins 13-6. 19—Raymond Marcola, youngest member of the Byrd Expedition tells his experi- ences. No wonder the girls want the front seats. 19—First Junior Party—Let’s go! 22—Football at Belding. Belding wins 13-6. 25 and 26—What a relief! Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 4— Nothing doing. 8—Christmas spirit starts. 24—At last, but not least—Merry Christmas, everyone! JANUARY 5— Bruce Siders breaks his New Year’s resolution! He forgot and smiled. 8— We enter our fourth debate with Owosso here. Decision in favor of Ionia. 9— 16 to 8 victory goes to St. Johns in basketball game. 10—Another game at Hastings. 17—Production of The Rivals.” Yes, Seniors admit that it went over fairly well. 21—Everybody cramming—Exams the 22 and 23. 23—Lake Odessa plays basketball here. Lake O’ badly beaten. 26—Much anxiety— Who flunked the semester exams?” 30—Basketball at Alma. 30—Junior party at the Emerson. [54J mi FEBRUARY IONIAN 6—Basketball with Lowell here. 12 and 13—Production of the Operetta, Betty Lou,” at the Jefferson, with no others than Jane and Lee taking the leads. 13—Basketball at Mt. Pleasant. 20—Basketball at Greenville and Ionia sure shows them how! We’re sorry for the teachers but vacation certainly seems good! 27—Basketball at Muskegon Heights cancelled. MARCH 1— No scandal today. 2— Plans under way for selection of Senior Play. 6—Oratorical and Declamatory contests—more agony for someone. 10—Junior Party—Seniors informed to get in early. 16—Report cards given out. APRIL 17— School receives plaque for work in debating. 26—Mr. Paul Misner of Michigan State Normal Sollege talks to Seniors about teaching. 29—Track meet. 29—District Oratorical contest at Holland. MAY 1—No more worry for Art and Poody”—Annual on its way to the printery. Debating team goes to Ann Arbor. 22—Senior Play produced—and was it good? ? ? 29—Junior-Senior Prom at Jefferson. Question of importance now is: How can they carry on without us?” JUNE 1—Looking ahead 18— Class Day —Baccalaureate—the long looked-forward-to day when we get our diplomas —Everything is over. Esther Baker. IONIAN AUTOGRAPHS 93 t 56 ) J)Jju M« '■ [57) We Congratulate the IONIA HIGH SCHOOL upon this splendid publication ypsilanti Reed Furniture Company t 53 } WHY do YOU run RISKS? +■ i i I i Rent a Safe Deposit Box ... It s the Safe--Way A SAFE deposit box in our vault is the best place to keep securely, valuable papers, jewels and other things of that nature. YOU READ of robberies where valuables were stolen from the home or office — fire, too, has destroyed many things that can never be replaced. SAFE DEPOSIT is the cheapest and best insurance. RENT A BOX and safeguard against fire and theft. TODAY is the DAY. TOMORROW may be too late. ♦ —♦ THE NATIONAL BANK IONIA, MICHIGAN — UNIT OF — [59] IONIA What town is there so important to all of us as Ionia? Ionia, where we live and labor and where we know one another: where one finds peace of mind and body, inspiration for brain and hands, material wealth and the pride of accom- plishment! Ionia is the little bit of every one of us. Some have helped make it by toil, some by far-sighted thinking, some by invested wealth, and all of us according to our abilities. It is Home! Ionia's place in the sun and its footing in the economic structure of state and nation enlists one's pride. As one of the factors in Ionia's development this store feels that its work is but just begun — so much yet is to be done. Count on us to fully do our share — for we shall try to do still more. QUALITY STORE IONIA, MICHIGAN For economical clean heat use Consumers7 Coke — the clean fuel Help keep Ionia clean from the dirty smoke and soot that you get from coal. 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THE CURTIS GROCERY and MEAT MARKET The Class of 1931 Extend Their Thanks to THE BURRIDGE STUDIO MacDONOUGH STUDIO and THE IONIA COUNTY NEWS for their co-operation in making this publication possible [71} ----------------------------------1 Clothing for the Young HART SCHAFFNER MARX Prep Suits in College models are most popular with the young man. That's why High School men like our clothes. Wilson Brothers Shirts Wilson Brothers Hose Wilson Brothers Underwear Wilson Brothers Neckwear Spalding Sport Goods HILERS Successors to Hiler Baird Graduation Means that the time has been reached when one must begin to study the practical things of life. School days have been preparing one for this study of practical problems. To be a Happy Warrior in life one must begin to con- serve both income and outgo. Perhaps we can help you in getting started on the right track. We' ve been doing it for others for over sixty years. STATE SAVINGS BANK £72 3 ut ■
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