Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1933 volume:

THE IONIAN for 1933 IONIA HIGH SCHOOL IONIA, MICHIGAN ♦ Published by the Senior Class THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Dedication To the fatuity of the Senior High School in grateful appreciation of their unselfish loyalty and cooperation in our behalf, we, the Senior Class of 1933, respectfully dedicate this book. Page Two THE IONIAN I 3 Order of Contents FACULTY AND CLASSES ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS ANI) ATHLETICS Page Three 9 3 3 I Back Row: Clenn L. Pierce, C.lenn Mathews. Dr. E. M. Marsh. Lawrence Lemmon l’ront Row: Allen 15. Locke, Mrs. Jessie Smith-I'aude. Leon Lockwood Board of Education President • . Glenn L. Pierce Secretary • . Mrs. Je SSIK S MIT H -FA UDE Treasurer . Allen B. Locke Trustee • • • Dr. F. M. Marsh Trustee . Glenn Mathews Trustee Trustee L A W R E X CE Le M M E N Leon Lockwood Page Four Faculty Top Row: A. A. Rather, A. B., M. A., Superintendent; Lloyd T. Smith. A. B., M. A., Principal; Therman Harris, A. B., English, History, and Speech; Donald Haller, B. S., Chemistry, Physics, and Modern Geography. Second Row: Roy Carpenter, Industrial Arts; Bruce Skiers, A. B., Sociology and History; Thelma Hunt, A. B.. Latin and History; Evelyn Burke, A. B., French and English; Clarence Prentice, B. S.. Agriculture, Botany, and Biology; William Janssen, A. B., Economics, Commercial Law, and Mathematics. Third Row: Marion Jibson. Bookkeeping and Stenography; Velma Shoen, Typing; Irene Walldorf, A. B., English; Katherine Merrifield, B. S„ Clothing; Frances Hill, Supervisor of Art; Marion Tanner. A. B., Supervisor of Music. Bottom Row: Marie Fox, B. S., Foods; Neva Fliegel, Supervisor of Girls' Physical Education; F. C. Bret hour, A. B., Director of Physical Education and Boys' Athletics; William Denton, A. B.. M. A.. Director of Instrumental Music; Lettie Carpenter, Office Secretary; Jane Campau, Child Accountant. Page Six THE IONIA N I % u Wayne L. Corey, Pres. Max A. Pierce, Vice-pres. Jo Ellen Perry. Sec. Cai.la Cobb, Treas. 79 E. Gordon Alspaugh William Batson Henry Beck Robert W. Beecher Leone Bell Mary Bell Madge Bradford Samra Brand C. Lyle Butler Robert D. Campbell Orson Coe Ivan Connor Gerald Cox Stuart Cox Clarence I). Dolphin Page Seven y J 3 Charles De Graw Edi-in Frances Gallagher Irene Gayle Renaldo Quaglia Avva Ham Robert Hoy Velma Hutchins Eunice Kleven Page Eight Rosa n n a Kowatch Dorothy Krainbrink Lawrence Marion Charles Mason Lee Mason Helena Miller Kdythe Milton John Morey Ci Lawrence Kress Frances Krueger Evelyn Larson Edna Lehman Mary 4J ' Lehman .y Hern kick Leifhf.it Louise Lemke Mary Ella Long William McClow J e a n M cGa n non Elizabeth M Sara Mac La rex THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 I.UELLA OTTERBKIX EARL M. PETRIE Margaret Pierce Renaldo Quagua Martha Ram low Howard Ransom J Ross Sc HOLTENS Louise Schramm Cleobel Selleck Alice Smith Mary Stedman Evan Stoddard Beulah Rice Edith Rich iy Dana Robertson Simmons Alden Smith Alex W. Sibley Georgene Page 'J fii yvut i A$ 4 Page Eleven Lkolyn Taylor Eileen Thomas Myrtle Trueblood Esther Vincent Donald Wait Elmf.r Ward I la Warden Glenn E. Waters Royce C. Waters I ■ ■ Dorothy Westbrook Ailene White Louise White C H A RLTO N W HITTE N John Wilbur Kathleen Williams Henry Zander Junior Class History • Our Freshman class when enrolled in the Junior High School in the fall of 1930, numbered one hundred and eighteen. We did not organize during our Freshman year as we were too busy learning the high school routine and trying to get acquainted with our schoolmates. Nevertheless, we closed the year with a class picnic at Crystal l ake and we all had such a merry time that we shall never forget the event. In the Sophomore year we elected the following class officers: Kathryn McLean, president; Lucile Dunn, vice-president; Howard Lawrence, Jr., secretary; Pauline Edlin, treasurer. Miss Shoen and Mr. Janssen, our class sponsors, proved to be very helpful when advice was needed. During the year we had a class party at the Emerson School and a class picnic at Baldwin I.ake. At the beginning of our Junior year with Miss Walldorf and Mr. Siders as class sponsors, we again elected officers. Thane Benedict. Jr., president; Mason Maynard, vice-president: Margaret Connor, secretary; Howard Lawrence, Jr., treasurer, were chosen for this year. We sponsored several very successful allschool parties, and entertained the Seniors at the Junior and Senior Prom. With such a successful and eventful past, our present Junior class is anxiously looking forward to “ '34 ” and the dignified title of “Seniors” which we, as members, shall have obtained. Margaret Connor Page Twelve THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Sophomore History • In September. 1931, a large group of students enrolled in the Junior High School as Freshmen, never letting themselves, fellow students, or teachers forget the fact that they considered themselves superiors in that building. We had our annual F'reshman picnic at Crystal Lake and although the day was quite cool and very windy, all those present seemed to have a very good time. In 1932 we arrived as Sophomores at the Senior High School, still blissfully trying to convince everyone of our elevated position over the common crowd. After a few comments in “The Spotlight.” we retired from the field consoling ourselves with the idea that we might be able to outdo the Juniors and Seniors on the honor roll. It was rather difficult to get accustomed to the idea that we simply had to share our desks with others. We are veterans now in this respect and consider ourselves lucky to share a desk with only two others. We were quite disappointed at not organizing into a class and electing officers, but we look forward to this in our Junior year. We entered the Senior High with a lot of “school spirit” and “pep” and we shall endeavor to carry this through our Senior year. Donna Dyke Page Thirteen THE IONIAN I 9 3 Juniors Ray Allen William Haberstumpf Dorothy Martin Virginia Allen Helen Haight Margarette Martin Elaine Ashdown Eileen Hall Martleen Martin Charles Barkdull Wilbert Hansing Mason Maynard Helen Beck Holland Heim Margaret Mitchell Thane Benedict, Jr. Leonard Heth Roger Monger Virginia Benedict Harold Holtz Edward Montgomery Auten Bernier Pauline Hoy Dale Moore Maxine Bliss Ruth Hurd Virginia Kelson Ronald Bliss Charles Jennings Arthur Neustifter Nella Bloom Winifred Kennedy Margaret Northrup Daniel Bowerman Marie Kohn Esther Panney Betty Buck Zenas La Due Voris Patrick Donald Chance Charles Lange Esther Peterson Robert Charles Eileen Latimer Karl Peterson Elsie Clark Howard Lawrence, Jr. Ray Porter Mable Clements Alice Lay cock Maxine Randall Alden Comer John Leland Ida Reath Margaret Connor Delbert Lemke Florence Rich Dorothy Decker Louis Lemke Alexander Robertson Gilbert De Line Walter Lemmien Alice Robertson Pauline Edlin Willard McDonald Lois Robinson Harold Fisher Sarah McGannon Beatrice Ross Genevieve Foreman Kathryn McLean Lawrence Russell Clara Grams Leslie McMellan Marion SelliId Milo Grove Maxine McVeigh Bertha Schlosser soph omores webster albaugh mary badder carl groening william alien harriet baker rozella hallett ellin becklund jessie barnes beat rice haney barbara bennett Ic roy bennett marguerite harding eugenia boltz bayne bernier frank harkness lorrene bowers grace bigger carl harris floyd brand nila bluemley katherine hawlev william carbaugh harley bricker agues mae haynes nieta chandler edward brown evelvn heyboer rhoda chapman lucille brown carl higgins katherine dolphin gara came merian holliday cUa -mae donaldson helen callow lenore hoople gilbert eckert Charles Campbell russell hoople arlene gladding harold dark ruth howard alfred gonnella dorothy cochrun jane hoy anna hahn csther courser louise hoy harold heitman jean curtis celestinc imus lawrence lemmen dorothy darling lawrence jay leon lock wood, jr. velnie de armand bessie jimos maxine mat hews marie dickout alberta johnson ho ward maxwell wayne dreger leslie johnson charlotte miller wilbur dreger kathryn kernen james nimz helen dumond harold lemke gertrude pcarce robert dunnett 1. g. leonard robert perry donna dyke violet mae lewis mildred quick louise eckert roxie luz glenn ries dorothy edlin elton me clow helen schlernitzaur ethel esler dixie me elroy beryl setchfield Virginia danders gordon me gee john sherwood charles foreman hilda macholl vemon smith june french arthur maim gerald storey dan fuller franees marker robert tafel jennie mae garrett boyd marsh Virginia thwaites eva gaut helen marsh kenneth ward jack gierman star miles june anderson pauline gladding evelvn mcx re russell anderson geneva gleason esther mundt hermene a mold sam glossi dorothy nichol 3 Woodrow Simmons Dale Smith Katherine Smith Roy Smith Velma Smith Ernest Spratto Wcllan Stanton Charles Stitt Xaomi Stout Helena Tafel Richard Thatcher Loren Tingley Frances Townsend Gladys Trueblood Curtis Underwood Yvonne Van Camp Christel Vogt Vernon Vogt Donald Wickerink Frances Wilson Maxine Wilson Louise Wright Frederick Young Donald Zander Wayne Zander spencer nielson Sidney noble franees ostrander donna patrick ashley phelps pauline pulsipher armando quaglia jane aim rather lucille rice wilsoturocbe ter bernice sage gwendolyn schadler leland schmidt hazel scholtens geraldine seeley arthur selleck vera sessions harold signs marceline signs frederick simmons waync smith vivian snyder dorcas steele margery Stewart edith stoddard ruth Stoddard reda stone Charles stout helen terkos Virginia toleson lillian ward helen wheaton dona lee whitesides william wilder phyllis willaman jane wilson olive yeomans Page Fourteen THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Senior Activities GORDON ALSPAUGH News Staff ’32 ’33 Melpothalians ’32 ’33 Annual Staff Class Song Le Cercle Francais ’33 Senior Play WILLIAM BATSON HENRY BECK ROBERT BEECHER Track Manager ’33 Football Manager ’32 Basketball Manager 33 Baseball Manager ’33 News Staff ’32 ’33 Senior Play Melpothalians ’32 Operetta ’32 Class Song LEONE BELL MARY BELL Glee Club ’31 ’32 ’33 Forensic Club Class Song Le Cercle Francais ’32 Operetta ’31 ‘32 Melpothalians G. A. A. ’31 ’32 Declamatory ’31 MADGE BRADFORD Band ’32 Orchestra ’30 ’31 ’32 ’33 Latin Club ’30 G. A. A. ’32 ’33 SAM BRAND LYLE BUTLER Band ’30 ’31 ’32 ’33 Orchestra ’30 ’31 '32 ’33 Dance Orchestra ’32 ’33 Glee Club Melpothalians Operetta ’32 Le Cercle Francais ROBERT CAMPBELL Football ’30 ’31 '32 Basketball ’31 ’32 ’33 Baseball 31 32 ’33 Track ’32 ’33 Orchestra 30 ’31 ’32 ’33 Band ’30 ’31 ’32 ’33 Le Cercle Francais Dance Orchestra ’31 News Staff ’32 ’33 CALLA COBB Treasurer Senior Class Secretary Junior Class Glee Club ’33 G. A. A. Melpothalians ’32 Le Cercle Francais ’33 ORSON COE Golf 30 ’31 ’32 Orchestra ’30 ’31 ’32 ’33 Band ’30 ’31 Operetta ’30 ’31 ’32 Glee Club Le Cercle Francais Senior Play Melpothalians IVAN CONNOR Orchestra ’30 ’31 32 ’33 Track ’31 ’32 ’33 Le Cercle Francais Dance Orchestra ’32 String Quartette ’33 WAYNE L. COREY Senior Class President Junior Class Vice-president Valedictorian Annual Staff News Staff Senior Play Football ’32 Basketball ’31 ’32 ’33 Track 31 Orchestra ’31 ’32 ’33 Band ’30 ’31 ’32 ’33 Dance Orchestra ’32 ’33 GERALD COX Ag Club ’30 ’31 ’32 ’33 STUART COX Ag Club ’30 ’31 ’32 33 CLARENCE DOLPHIN Basketball ’31 ’32 ’33 Baseball ’32 ’33 Track ’32 ’33 News Staff Melpothalians Ag Club CHARLES ED LIN Football ’29 ’30 ’31 Basketball ’30 ’31 ’32 Baseball ’30 ’31 Le Cercle Francais Page Sixteen THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Senior Activities FRANCES GALLAGHER Lc Cercle Francais G. A. A. IRENE GAYLE Glee Club Ml ’32 Operetta ’30 ’31 '32 Melpothalians ’32 G. A. A. ’31 32 EDWARD GROENING Track '32 '33 VIOLET GLIDER ANNA HALL Girl Scouts 30 ’31 32 '33 G. A. A. '30 ’31 ’32 '33 Glee Club ’31 '32 Melpothalians Le Cercle Francais Forensic Club '33 Operetta ’31 HOWARD HAWN Glee Club '33 EDNA HOGAN Dramatic Club ’29 ’30 ROBERT HOY Glee Club ’33 Tennis ’33 Manager Football ’32 Manager Basketball ’33 Manager Baseball ’33 Manager Track ’33 VELMA HUTCHINS Glee Club '30 ’31 '32 '33 Dramatic Club ’30 Melpothalians ’32 G. A. A. ’30 ’31 '32 ’33 Operetta ’30 ILAH JOHNSON Le Cercle Francais '32 ’33 G. A. A. JANE KIDDER Senior Play Annual Staff G. A. A. 31 Le Cercle Francais Declaimer ’31 Melpothalians ’32 ’33 VIRGINIA KILLION G. A. A. ’31 ’32 Glee Club '32 ’33 Le Cercle Francais FLOYD KIMBALL Baseball ’31 ’32 EL WIN KING Ag Club ’29 Manual Arts Club ’33 EUNICE ELEVEN Glee Club ’30 ’31 ’32 Le Cercle Francais Melpothalians Operetta ’31 ’32 News Staff Annual Staff Senior Plav G. A. A. ’32 ’33 ROSANNA KOWATCH DOROTHY KRAINBRINK Orchestra ’30 ’31 Glee Club 31 '32 '33 Le Cercle Francais Operetta ’32 Melpothalians Octette ’33 Class Song G. A. A. FRANCES KRUEGER G. A. A. ’31 '32 ’33 EVELYN LARSON Glee Club '32 '33 Operetta ’32 G. A. A. ’31 EDNA LEHMAN G. A. A. ’31 '32 ’33 MARY LEHMAN Operetta ’32 Glee Club ’31 '32 '33 Le Cercle Francais ’32 ’33 G. A. A. ’31 '32 ’33 BERNE ICE LEI FH FIT G. A. A. ’32 '33 LOUISE LEMKE G. A. A. ’31 ’32 '33 MARY ELLA LONG Glee Club G. A. A. WILLIAM McCLOW Le Cercle Francais ’32 ’33 Dramatic Club ’31 '32 ’33 News Staff ’31 ’32 ’33 JEAN McGANNON ELIZABETH McKENDRY Page Seventeen THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Senior Activities SARA MAC LARRN Le Ccrclc Francais Melpothalians Glee Club 29 30 ’31 Operetta ’30 G. A. A. ’31 ’32 ’33 LAWRENCE MARION Le Cercle Francais ’31 ’32 Baseball ’31 32 Football ’30 ’31 ’32 CHARLES MASON LEE MASON Track 30 31 32 Football 30 31 ’32 Glee Club 33 Le Cercle Francais 32 ’33 HELENA MILLER Glee Club Operetta Cantata Class Historian EDYTHE MILTON G. A. A. 31 ’32 ’33 Glee Club 31 32 33 Operetta 31 32 Melpothalians Le Cercle Francais 33 Senior Plav News Staff 32 33 JOHN MOREY LUELLA OTTERBEIN Glee Club 31 '32 JO ELLEN PERRY G. A. A. ’31 32 33 Senior Class Secretary Secretary of Melpothalians Tennis ’33 Operetta 31 PEARL M. PETRIE Girl Scouts ’30 31 32 ’33 Glee Club 31 32 33 G. A. A. 31 32 33 MARGARET PIERCE G. A. A. 31 32 ’33 MAX PIERCE Football 30 31 Football Manager ’32 Basketball Manager 33 Baseball Manager 32 33 Glee Club Annual Staff Band 30 Operetta 32 RENALDO QUAGLIA Orchestra 30 ’31 32 33 Band ’30 31 32 Dance Orchestra 32 ’33 Wood Wind Quartette 30 ’31 MARTHA RAMLOW Tennis 32 G. A. A. 30 31 ’32 Glee Club 30 31 32 Melpothalians Operetta 30 31 32 Latin Club 30 HOWARD RANSOM BEULAH RICE G. A. A. EDITH RICH Orchestra 30 31 ’32 33 String Quartette 32 33 Le Cercle Francais ’33 Oratory 33 Declamatory 30 31 Melpothalians ’32 ’33 DANA ROBERTSON Glee Club 32 Dramatic Club 29 30 Melpothalians 32 33 Operetta 32 ROSS SCHOLTENS LOUISE SCHRAMM G. A. A. CLEOBEL SELLECK G. A. A. ALEXANDER SIBLEY Basketball 32 33 Tennis 32 33 News Staff 32 33 Annual Staff Junior Class Treasurer Le Cercle Francais Class Will GEORGENE SIMMONS G. A. A. 31 32 ’33 ALDEN SMITH Football 29 31 32 Basketball 29 30 Baseball 30 31 32 ’33 Track ’30 ALICE SMITH G. A. A. 32 33 Glee Club 31 33 Melpothalians 33 Operetta 31 Dramatic Club 30 Page Eighteen THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Senior Activities MARY STEDMAN Le Cercle Francais G. A. A. EVAN STODDARD Operetta Orchestra Le Cercle Francais G. A. A. GEORGE SUPP LEOLYN TAYLOR Orchestra '31 ’32 EILEEN THOMAS Dramatic Club ’29 '30 G. A. A. '32 '33 MYRTLE TRUEBLOOD Glee Club '30 '31 Operetta '31 G. A. A. '32 '33 ESTHER VINCENT DONALD WAIT ELMER WARD Glee Club '32 '33 I LA WARDEN G. A. A. '32 '33 GLENN WATERS Ag Club ’30 ’31 Track 31 '32 Manual Arts Club ’33 ROYCE WATERS Ag Club '30 '31 Manual Arts Club '32 ’33 Track '33 FLINT WATT Football '32 Basketball 31 '32 Golf '30 ’31 '32 Tennis 30 ’31 ’32 Orchestra ’30 '31 Banc! '30 '31 Operetta ’31 ’32 Glee Club ’33 Le Cercle Francais Annual Staff Melpothalians News Staff Senior Play Salutatorian GERTRUDE WELKER Debating ’30 ’31 Annual Staff Forensic Club Treas. Athletic Association '32 '33 Prophecy DOROTHY WESTBROOK Glee Club ’31 ’32 G. A. A. 32 '33 AILENE WHITE Glee Club 32 '33 Melpothalians '31 '32 '33 LOUISE WHITE G. A. A. '31 32 ’33 Le Cercle Francais '33 Glee Club ’31 ’32 ’33 Operetta 31 '32 Melpothalians ’31 ’32 '33 News Staff 32 '33 Senior Play CHARLTON WHITTEN Football ’32 Golf ’30 ’31 32 Tennis ’31 '32 Tennis Mgr. ’33 Melpothalians Operetta '32 Senior Play Le Cercle Francais Class Poet Glee Club ’33 JOHN WILBUR Track ’31 32 Glee Club '33 KATHLEEN WILLIAMS Le Cercle Francais ’32 ’33 Operetta ’31 CLASS MOTTO “Not on the heights, but climbing CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Sand and Coral Wild Cherry Blossom Page Nineteen ■ THE IONIAN I 9 3 Class Song (To the tune of : Illinois Loyalty) In the years we have been here with you We have always proved faithful and true. Now it comes time to part with a space in the heart For the memories of good times with you. We have learned much while here in this school And these lessons will prove a good tool To go out as we have yearned with knowledge that we have learned And keep our loyalty to you. Four years we have labored with you F2ach one of us staunch tried and true And throughout the land where’er we may stand We will always be boosting for you. Some of us may march on to fame And make for ourselves a great name But we always will honor you And ring out your praises true, We’re loyal to you white and blue. Gordon Alspaugh Mary Bell Robert Beecher Dorothy Krainbrink Page Twenty THE IONIAN 9 3 3 Class Poem I. The closing days of high school years Are filled with joy and some with tears; Joy at starting. Tears at parting; Parting and starting new spheres. II. Twelve hard grades we’ve struggled through With friendships many and discords few. Working together: Building forever Characters strong and purposes true. III. Our high school days at I. H. S. Gave us knowledge that time will test; Ours to improve; (irow and remove Ignorance, doubt, and carelessness. IV. Success, we hope, may come our way Achievement, fame, prestige some day; Winning or failing. Grave trials assailing. All a part in the game we’ll play. V. Classmates all. in future times. Our thoughts will stray from many a clime Back to school, Back to rule, Rack to deeds that made this rhyme. VI. Let us remember, then, old friends. Teachers, students, and all who send Us forth today Equipped to play Our noblest and squarest to the end. Charlton Whitten Page Twenty-one THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 President's Address Parents, Teachers. Friends: This clay marks an event for the class of 1933. At this time it is proper that there he certain acknowledgments made and thanks given for help the class has received. This assistance has come from varied sources. During the past four years we have had cooperation from the faculty, Superintendent, Hoard of Education, and our parents. We hope that in the future your cooperation may he accompanied by pride in what we do. To the teachers we extend our thanks for the patience, advice, and support they have always been so ready to give. For their self-sacrifice in the last month of school, which made it possible for us to graduate, we are extremely grateful. To the Superintendent we owe our thanks for a greatly enlarged curriculum, guidance, and his assistance. Tn addition to these two is the School Board, whom we also acknowledge as important aids in these exercises. East, we wish to thank our parents for all that they have done to make possible our high school education. Their many sacrifices, devotions, and aid in the past twelve years have been large factors in our achievements. May we all be able to repay you at some time. In behalf of the officers, I wish to compliment the members of the class for their splendid cooperation during the past year. Your activities have succeeded largely because of this spirit. To each of you 1 wish the utmost success and luck in whatever you undertake. Max A. Pierce, Vice-president Page Twenty-two ■ THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Valedictory Friends : This last meeting on the campus has come somewhat earlier than in previous years. Needless to say. this greatly intensifies the usual feelings of regret which are always present at a parting scene. The day has abruptly appeared when it becomes necessary to say farewell to the teachers of Ionia and to many friends. However, we have much for which to be thankful. We have incorporated into our beings a high school education, an invaluable asset: we were fortunate in having instructors who were thoroughly and unselfishly devoted to their profession and were willing to aid us during the most trying conditions in evidence here in many years. Then, too. we have learned many lessons that give us a certain advantage over previous graduating classes. Economy, a leading essential of success, has been disregarded by people and even nations, with disastrous results and from this we should he able to draw something which will he valuable to us as individuals. Worldly pleasures became the only means of entertainment. Now. through necessity, we have learned to enjoy simpler, more wholesome activities, and the associations with other people. We have seen fantastic financial schemes uncovered, have become aware of glaring social faults, and finally, have learned the utter futility of an existence based wholly upon money. Graduation catapults us into a world that is full of turmoil and uncertainty. This is a statement that cannot be denied or overlooked by the most ardent optimist. Many seniors, who. in normal times, would be looking forward to higher education, are prevented this year from doing so. Also, many other plans of ours have been frustrated for the same reason. But we do not accept these facts as a fatal blow. Rather, we accept them as a challenge, like the slap of a glove on the cheek; a challenge to our ability, our stamina, and our determination. This has been one of the outstanding lessons given us by our high school life, that is. to never give up. We are in a changing world. One stage of our civilization is passing into the background and another stage is moving to the forefront. Such a great number of people are unaware of this fact that a recovery is particularly difficult. Selfish interests are still so dominant that they are unwilling to yield to the good of the whole. When this is remedied we can be assured of a speedy recovery. Also, in the complicated industrial system which is prevalent today a change of this type necessarily involves much disorder. Eventually order will be brought about by means of which we are, at the present, unaware. History informs us that similar changes have taken place before. Of course, they were not of the immensity of the present one because the world has progressed much, but, they were fundamentally the same and seemed to have huge proportions to persons living then. When the changes were concluded and normalcy returned we find that civilization had been greatly improved. On these former events we base our hopes for a brilliant future. We realize that in the immediately succeeding years we may have to face obstacles rather difficult to surmount, hut we will conquer them, we will strive to seek for progress and not to be stagnant, useless bits of humanity. No false .impressions are guiding us, hut we look forward to the mystery of the coming years with complete confidence. Wayne L. Corey Page Twenty-three THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Salutatory Friends: On behalf of my classmates, individually and as a group, I assure you that it is with the greatest of pleasure and satisfaction that we greet and welcome you on the Sixty-Third Class Day of the Ionia High School. You must know that we are mindful of the honor of your favoring us with your presence on this occasion. To our parents and our teachers who have labored and sacrificed throughout these trying times to aid and assist us in securing an education; to our friends who have encouraged and aided us by kind words and helpful suggestions; to the members of the Hoard of Education who have given unstintingly of their time and services without financial remuneration; to the tax payers of the district who have made it possible for us to complete our high school education. To all these we extend our most heartfelt thanks and appreciation. We realize that when we arrived in this world we were absolutely helpless, with no chance of making good without securing aid from others. It has been you—parents and teachers—who have trained us for this moment when we stand on a new threshold of life, about to enter another world wholly on our own. Perhaps at times we have caused you heart-aches and disappointments, but “To err is human” and we have profited from our mistakes and your sound advice. It has been a great source of confidence to us to know that if at any time we needed advice on our problems, we could come to you and be sure of receiving cooperation. Modern civilization, especially as we find it today, is a very good definition of cooperation. As we see the world, we note that each individual is dependent to a large extent upon others for food, clothing, shelter, and a livelihood in general. Each man has his own trade or vocation, whether it be law, labor, agriculture, teaching, or manufacturing, and he exchanges it for his own means of subsistence. This makes each one dependent upon the others. Likewise cooperation is one of the greatest and most emphasized efforts in high school—whether it be in the classrooms, in athletics, journalism, music, dramatics, or other activities that are open to the participation of all students. No one student can play a game, produce a play, conduct an orchestra, or constitute a class by himself. He needs the cooperation of both the student body and members of the faculty—their advice, different points of view, and inspirations. This spirit of cooperation is clearly represented here today by you. and in again extending a most cordial welcome, we wish to thank you for making this Class Day a success, and to assure you that it will ever remain in our memories as one of the happiest and most memorable days of our lives. Flint Clyde Watt Page Twenty-four THE IONIAN 9 3 3 Class History • When (lie school hell announced the beginning of classes in September nineteen hundred and twenty-nine, the largest class of Freshmen ever to enter the Junior I ligh School filed into that building. ()ur class was so large that it was necessary to divide us into three groups. This, however, did not prevent us from having the traditional Freshman picnic at Woodard I .ake to finish the school year. The next September found us playing the role of humble Sophomores. We too were subject to the confusion and ridicule which all Sophomores suffer. We were so busy trying to make the Seniors believe that we really were important that we overlooked the election of officers. Nevertheless we had our class picnic at Baldwin Lake. As we reached the rank of Juniors we had overcome our fear of Seniors, so immediately we organized and elected the following officers: Gordon Benedict, president: Wayne Corey, vice-president; Calla Cobb, secretary: and Alexander Sibley, treasurer. We wanted to distinguish ourselves in some way, so we inaugurated the custom of inviting all the grades of the Junior and Senior High School to our Junior Parties. This experiment proved very successful. By the end of the year we had had enough experience to enable us to put on a Junior-Senior Prom, which the Seniors told us was most enjoyable. Before leaving school that year we selected our class rings, which gave us a goal to which we anxiously aspired. The year closed with a picnic at Baldwin Lake. We returned last September bearing the title of dignified Seniors.” Under the leadership of our officers: President, Wayne Corey; vice-president, Max Pierce: secretary, Jo Ellen Perry; treasurer, Calla Cobb; we began our Senior activities. Before the first semester ended we were working on the Senior Annual, determined that the financial situation should not stop us. (fur efforts were not in vain, for before long we had obtained sufficient orders to assure its publication. We chose the play, The Importance of Being Earnest” for our Senior production. This was presented at the Ionia Theater under the direction of Mr. Smith and Miss Burke. The Juniors entertained us at a very delightful Junior-Senior Prom on the evening of May twelfth which we shall long remember. We shall bring our social activities to a close with a class picnic. Class honors were awarded to Wayne Corey and Flint Watt. In this respect also we remained true to our desire to set ourselves apart from other classes. This is the first time in many years that boys have received the class honors. Extra-curricular activities have interested many from our class. Robert Campbell. Wayne Corey, Flint Watt, and Gordon Benedict were outstanding players on both the football and basketball teams, while others gained honor in baseball and track. The girls have upheld the banners of the school in declaiming and debating. Jane Kidder represented us in the sub-district declamatory contest and Gertrude Welker, as a member of the debating squad, helped to win the Free Press plaque for the school. The Melpothalian Dramatic Club, the French Club, and the musical organizations of the school have found much favor among both boys and girls. Members of our class originated the High School Spotlight,” and have continued as the editorial staff. From these many and varied experiences of all our classmates we can look to the future, confident of success for all. Helena Miller Page Twenty-five THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Prophecy • The winding thread of a river far below told me that the plane was nearing Ionia. Soon the huge airport came into sight, and the plane began to descend. We were nearly at the end of the journey. I was quite breathless, not only from the trip, but from a discovery I had made a few minutes before. The two hostesses on board had come up and said, “Hr, pardon us. but aren't you—? And then I broke in with. “Of course 1 am. And you are Pearl Petrie and Luella Otterbein.” I5oth girls acknowledged the fact. They also told me that right after graduation thev decided to stick together, even though they went to great heights. As soon as the plane reached ground, a porter rushed forward to adjust the steps and help us from the plane. That efficiency reminded me of someone,—Lee Mason, of course. Lee informed me that he believed in starting from the bottom, and he assured me he would be a pilot some day. 1 was wishing him luck, when the pilot came over to where we were standing, and immediately I recognized him as Lawrence Kress. Lawrence was still chewing gum. I thought as I left the airport that some of my classmates were getting up in the world. How that taxi driver went around the corners! 1 held my breath until we arrived at the Wait and Supp Hotel. As the driver got out of the taxi, 1 gave one look, and then 1 recognized him as Orson Coe. It was easy to see that fifteen years hadn't changed him much. Immediately upon our arrival, a tall dignified doorman came over toward the taxi. Resplendent in gold braid and a tall hat, was none other than Clarence Dolphin. What with his own height, plus the hat. Clarence was indeed a looked-up-to man. Close at his heels seemingly a midget by comparison, was a tiny bellboy. His reddish hair, and beaming smile told me he was Gerald Cox. Between Gerald and Clarence, I was ushered into the hotel with almost regal splendor. We walked across the lobby, and over to a beautiful desk. The clerk pushed the registration card forward, and 1 signed my name. The dignified clerk turned the card around and glanced at the signature, then looked at me. “Well, well.” he began, and then 1 recognized him as William Batson. '1 he girl at the switchboard, who had been busily occupied, both with the switchboard, and her gum, turned around, and proved to be Jean McGannon. She came over to greet me. It looked almost like a convention with five of us standing there and all trying to talk at once. The efficient bellboy soon picked up my traveling bags and said, “This way please,” so I followed obediently. The elevator was at our command, so we stepped in. The elevator boy. who looked very familiar, soon had us on the sixteenth floor. When be spoke I knew it was Lawrence Marion. Lawrence told me that his life was just a series of ups and downs, but be seemed to be very happy. As we went down the ball two maids were whispering and talking. As I passed they looked at each other in a puzzled manner. A few minutes after 1 had reached my room, a timid rap sounded at the door. I opened it and there stood the two maids. This time it was my turn to look puzzled for they were two more classmates. Frances Gallagher and’Mary Stedman. I learned afterwards from William Batson that Mary and Frances had proved so efficient and capable that they were the housekeepers of the hotel. From the excellent service 1 received they certainly are deserving of their positions. Pane Twenty-six THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 As 1 went down to the dining room that evening, 1 wondered how many more classmates 1 would meet. The waitresses were standing along in a row as I entered the dining room. I looked at their neat uniforms and smiling faces, then looked again. Here were six more of the class of 1933. 1 easily recognized Violet Guider. Edna Hogan, Halt Johnson, Edna and Mary Lehman, and Eileen Thomas. I went over to see the girls, who informed me they greatly enjoyed their work in the hotel. A few minutes later, soft music began to come from behind a row of palms. I beckoned to Edna, and she came over to inquire what I wanted. I asked her who was the creator of that delightful music. She proudly told me it was Ivan Connor, who was to be there for two weeks. She also added than Ivan had been on concert tours for a year, hut had come back to oblige the managers. Ivan seemed to he just as willing to play as he was while in High School. After dinner was over. 1 wandered around the hotel, admiring the architecture. Lawrence Marion, who at the moment was not busy, told me that the plans for the hotel had been drawn by another of our classmates, Max Fierce. I awakened the next morning and noticed a newspaper near the door. I hurried over, much surprised to find that Ionia had a morning paper. Across the top in big letters were the words “The Floodlight.” I glanced over the front page, then turned to the editorials, where I discovered that Gordon Alspaugh was the chief beam of The Floodlight. I hurried to dress and to eat breakfast. Then I sat down to eagerly read this paper. On the front page were big headlines, “Corey and Campbell Make Valuable Find.” Reading on 1 discovered that Wayne and Robert had been in South America, exploring. They brought hack the astounding information that natives there play basketball. Instead of basketballs they use cocoanuts, and for liaskets they use a peculiar type of tree. There were also pictures of two of the native players. Their muscle and brawn were clearly apparent. Another article of interest was that concerning Charles Edlin, Stewart Cox, and Royce and Glenn Waters. It seems they had been sent down to Washington to present the case of Michigan Farmers to the Farm Board. The article also stated that if things turned out as several leaders expected, Michigan farmers could rest easily. Eager to see what the rest of the paper revealed about the class of 1933, I turned the page. There in a neat little square I saw the words Mythical Musings, by C. W. Whitten.” Charlton’s poem for today was entitled Did She?” I read the poem and found it concerned the Katy-did. Charlton wondered whether Katy-did or Katy-didn’t. A very attractive advertisement further down the page caught my eye. It was the Bell Beauty Shop, Leone Bell, proprietor. Right next to Leone's advertisement was one for the Hutchins Hat Salon. Velma’s advertisement stated that the Salon prided itself on being able to fit hats without disturbing a hair of the customer’s head. A news item on the second page informed me that Flint Watt had just returned to Ionia after a two weeks’ stay in Washington presenting a case before the United States Supreme Court. William Batson told me later that Flint had a very large legal practice. In fact he had four of his classmates as stenographers. Pagr TwfHty scvtn ■ THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 They were: Georgene Simmons, Berneice Leif licit, Louise Lenike, and Cleobell Selleck. I turned to the next page which contained the editorials and the Public Pulse. One of the editorials for that day was in praise of the Dexter Memorial Hospital. This hospital, which is under the supervision of Leolyn Taylor, as superintendent of nurses, has a two hundred bed capacity, and a staff of registered nurses. Gordon praised the fact that Ionia could boast such a hospital. Next I started reading the letter box which contained communications from two of my classmates. Mary Bell had written, making a plea for the drive for funds by the Sunny Home. Mary contended that Miss Sara MacLaren, Miss Virginia Killion. and Miss Elizabeth McKendry were doing a worthy work among these poor unfortunate orphans, a work which deserved the utmost support. Sara, Virginia, and Elizabeth were the co-founders of this home. The next letter was from Madge Bradford. Her letter was the first inkling 1 had that Ionia had a Symphony Orchestra. Madge was asking for support at the next subscription concert in the new Community Hall. At this concert Dorothy Krainbrink will be guest soloist. Helena Miller, who has just returned from study abroad, with Dorothy, will be the accompanist. Madge maintained that it was Ionia’s duty to pay respect to these talented musicians. These two letters completely filled the space allowed for the Pulse, so 1 turned to the next page. This was the Woman’s Page. A large portion of this page was taken up by Miss Louise White’s “Confidential Column.’’ Louise’s advice sounded so logical that I couldn’t help wondering where she gleaned her knowledge of love’s trials and tribulations. Another column on this page was entitled “The 1 lome Decorator” by Jane Kidder. Jane's advice sounded practicable and at the same time artistic. Just next to Jane's column was one entitled “The Cook in the Kitchen” by Eunice Kleven. Eunice was still contending that Vitamin 1) was just as necessary to children’s diet as it was to a rat’s. Another column which attracted my attention was “Your Clothes” and was edited by Dana Robertson. Dana’s column was cleverly illustrated with sketches by Calla Cobb. I turned to the next page which was the Movie and Stage Reviews. Imagine my surprise when I saw Martha Ramlow’s name at the head of Movie Reviews. Martha was reviewing current attractions. She especially praised the stage show at the new State Theater. Two of the attractions were Jo Ellen Perry and Renaldo Quaglia. Howard Ransom as the master of ceremonies, and Edith Rich with her women's orchestra were also a part of this show. Later I saw Martha herself. She said, “You should see the ushers. There are Dorothy Westbrook, Ailene White. Beulah Rice. Alice Smith, John Wilbur. Elmer Ward. Henry Beck, and Floyd Kimball. What do you think of that?” I hardly knew what to think. I only knew I envied them their positions. Imagine seeing all the shows! Martha also told me that Lyle Butler was manager of the State, while Elwin King was the chief operator in the technical division. Edwin’s assistants included Sam Brand, Edward Greening, and Robert Hoy. On one side of this page was a long column entitled “With Sibley on Main Page Twenty eight THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Street.” No doubt you remember that back in the days of the Spotlight, Alex wanted to do a Walter Winchell Column. He has his chance at last. I can't tell you what his column revealed about some of the members of our class—you’ll have to read it yourself. You’ll learn a lot! I turned to the next page of this paper which was proving such a source of information. It was the sports page. Beecher Bits” by Boh Beecher was the big column on this page. In it 1 found that some of the more athletic girls of my class had followed that pursuit. Genevieve Jinks. Rosanna Kowatch. Frances Krueger, Evelyn Larson, and Esther Vincent have started a Women’s Gymnasium. Boh said that it might be called a Gymnasium, but from his observations it was a reducing parlor. Bob reported that every time he passed, stout women were going in, their faces full of hope. The ones coming out were not quite as stout as the others, and looked as if they had been through a famine. The door attendant is Myrtle Trueblood, and she keeps all intruders out. I also noticed that Boh had a “Bit” about Alden Smith. Bob’s opinion was that with Smith on the mound, the World Series was cinched for the New York Yankees. I didn't find anything more about my classmates until I reached the very last page where the Serial Story was placed. The title of this story was, “The Adventures of Mi Wun Lung” by William McClow. I glanced over the story which was very suggestive of China Town. There was also an advertisement on this page for the Mason and Morey Dry Cleaning Parlors. I was feeling quite happy at finding out about so many of my classmates, so I decided to go out on the Main Avenue, and see what there was to he seen. The first group I met on this quest looked rather familiar, hut so intellectual appearing I wondered if 1 knew them. The shortest one of the group came up and grasped my hand. The minute she spoke 1 knew it was Evan Stoddard. Evan told me she was the music instructor at the New Million Dollar High School. She brought the others forward and all of them were teachers too. Kathleen Williams was the French teacher, I la Warden the Shorthand teacher, Mary Ella Long the typing teacher, and Irene Gayle the foods teacher. Don’t be surprised at all the new names on the faculty. All the teachers who were so familiar to us are now professors or instructors in the Ionia Junior College. Just at this moment two more dignified looking ladies started to pass our group. Evan said, “Just a minute, please.” The two stopped and then I recognized Edythe Milton and Anna Hall. Edythe told me she had attained a life-long ambition to be an English teacher. Anna, she said, was the dean of women in the Junior College. These teachers told me to notice the widened streets. They are the result of Ross Scholtens’ planning. As we walked down Main Avenue, Mary pointed out the new traffic policeman, Henry Zander. Soon we reached the Woolworth store. There we found Louise Schramm as manager, with Margaret Pierce her assistant. Howard Hawn was the floor walker. I looked up toward the ceiling and there was the old familiar sign “Nothing In this Store Over Ten Cents.” I thought of all I had learned that day regarding members of my class, and decided that couldn’t he measured by any pecuniary means. I left the store feeling very happy, for 1 knew the occupation and whereabouts of every one of the 93. Gertrude Wki.ker Page Twenty-nine THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Class Will • 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 and memory, and considering the ever-increasing uncertainty ot this frail and transitory life, do, therefore, make, ordain, publish, and declare, this to he our last Will and Testament: First. We order and direct that our Executor hereinafter named, pay all our just debts and funeral expenses, with what money is left after paying for the Senior Annual, as soon after our passing as conveniently may he. Second, To the Hoard of Education we devise and bequeath : ()ur sincere gratitude for their success in getting us through high school in the normal time of four years, even though sadly pressed by financial difficulties. Third. To the Faculty of the senior high school we bequeath: Our sincere gratitude for their success in enabling us to complete our high school education in four years, even though sadly harrassed by our impossible hut innocent behavior and school-work. Fourth, To the student body of the said Ionia High School we bequeath: To the Freshmen, an everlasting ambition to he as good an all-round class as the Seniors of ’33. To the Sophomores, our dignity, to go along with that excessive self-confidence possessed by them. To the Juniors, all moratorium certificates and returned checks belonging to the class of ’33. Fifth, as individuals, we hereby bequeath the following: I. Charles Edlin, do bequeath my ability to execute fancy dance steps to Charles Lewis Campbell. I, Clarence Dolphin, leave twelve inches of my height to Dorothy Martin. I, Orson Coe. do bequeath my glib line to Wellan Stanton. May he use it to as good advantage as I have myself. I, Martha Ramlow, leave my ever-present smile to Dorothy Darling. 1, Stuart Cox, do bequeath my red hair to Dan Bowerman. If you can’t make it stay red. Dan. I’ll give you the name of the dye that 1 use. I. Robert Campbell, do hand my great all-round athletic ability to whosoever may earn it. 1, Edythe Milton, do leave my ability to get along with the teachers to any girl possessing a wistful smile and innocent eyes. I, Dorothy Krainbrink, do bequeath my soprano voice to Jane Ann Rather. I, E. Gordon Alspaugh, do bequeath my powers as a sheik to Ernest Spratto. I, Wayne Corey, leave my ability to get all A's to Charles Lange. I, Ivan Connor, do bequeath my crutches to the next athlete to sprain his ankle. We. Lawrence Marion and Jean McGannon, hereby bequeath our ability to get along together to Edward Montgomery and l’hyllis Willaman. I, Gertrude Welker, do bequeath my excellent themes to Charles Jennings, for his use in the years to come. We, Flint Clyde Watt and Max Arthur Pierce, do leave our ability to put out a good annual to whosoever may take over the job next year. You will have to work, Juniors, to have an annual as good as ours. Sixth, We do hereby make, constitute, and appoint our Principal, Mr. Smith, sole Executor of this, our last Will and Testament. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto affixed our seal, the first day of May in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Three. Alex W. Sibley, Attorney Pro Tern. Page Thirty THE IONIAN 9 3 ■ 3 Hack Row: Robert Beecher, Flint Watt, Wayne Corey. Mr. Smith, Orson Coe. Charlton Whitten. Gordon Alspaugli Front Row: Miss Burke, Jane Kidder, Louise White. Kdythe Milton, Eunice Klcven Senior Play • The Senior Class of 1933 very successfully produced a play entitled ‘‘The Importance of Being Earnest.” This is an English farce in three acts, written by Oscar Wilde. Jack Worthing, as a means of escaping from his usual surroundings, has invented a bad brother, Ernest, whom lie supposedly must aid. His ward, Cecily, has formed a romantic attachment for this chap. Algernon, Worthing’s friend, introduces himself to her as Ernest. Lady Bracknell is the domineering mother of Gwendolyn, sweetheart of Jack. Miss Prism, an old-maid governess, is out to get Rev. Chasuble. When Lady Bracknell tries to prevent each romance from developing and the young couples are obliged to meet at odd moments, complications are started that result in a laughable farce. The cast was as follows: John Worthing............. Algernon Moncriefk .. Rev. Canon Chasuble . Lane (Manservant) M ERR! M A N ( Btitlcr ) _ Lady Brack neli........... Gwendolyn Fairfax ... Cecily Cardew ............ Miss Prism (Governess) ..... Flint Watt ... Wayne Corey . Robert Beecher Charlton Whitten ..... ()rson Coe . . Kdythe Milton ...Eunice Kleven .... Jane Kidder ... Louise White The directors were Mr. Smith and Miss Burke. Gertrude Welker had charge of the ticket sales and Gordon Alspaugli was the stage manager. Edytiie Milton Page Thirty two the IONIAN I 9 3 3 Orchestra • Tlie orchestra of 1932-33 under the able direction of Mr. Denton has had a very successful season. The annual spring concert held in the Church of Christ was very well attended, and was enjoyed very much. The orchestra has played over thirty outside engagements, and has also given concerts for music appreciation at the Emerson and Jefferson Schools. Mr. Denton has worked very hard and by giving the orchestra very difficult music has developed it in both harmony and technique. On August 20. 1932, the orchestra attended the National Music Camp at Interlochen. and enjoyed a very delightful concert given by the students of the National High School Orchestra. Miss Ricking and Mr. Maddy, of the University of Michigan, visited our orchestra during rehearsal and commented on our ability as musicians. Mr. Maddy gave a brief talk on giving music lessons by radio. There are six members of the orchestra graduating this year; these will he missed very much. It is hoped that new members will join and work with the enthusiasm that has been displayed in the past years. Sydney B. Noble Page Thirty-three THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Hack Row: Alex W. Sibley, Flint Clyde Watt. Robert W. Beecher, Clarence I). Dolphin, William McCIow, Robert D. Campbell. K. Gordon Alspaugh Front Row: Kdythe Milton. Louise White, Wayne Corey, Miss Burke, Eunice Kleven News Staff • Starting in the fall of 1931 as a small two-column collection of news items. The Spotlight, Ionia High School news organ, has grown until it now covers a full page weekly in the Ionia Sentinel Standard. The Spotlight contains, in addition to straight news articles, many feature stories, editorials, and two columns of humor. There are also sport columns that keep students in touch with the latest developments in the Ionia teams. The paper boasts a large number of readers, both among the students and their parents. Although all of the staff writers are Seniors, there are many Juniors and Sophomores ready to take their places. Editor .................................................... Wayne Corey Assistant Editor ................................... Gordon Alspaugh News........................................ Alex Sibley. Eunice Kleven Society .............................. Louise White. William McCIow Sports.................... Robert Beecher, Robert Campbell, Flint Watt Organization ......................... Kdythe Milton, Clarence Dolphin Faculty Sponsor .......................................... Miss Burke Alex Sibley Page Thirty-four THE 9 IONIAN 3 Mack How: Alex W. Sibley. Wayne C'orcy, Mr. Smith. K. Cordon ALpaugh Front Row: Flint CTyde Watt, Jan: Kidder, Eunice Kleven, Gertrude Welker, Max . Pierce Annual Staff • Although many difficulties arose, mainly clue to the financial condition of Ionia, the staff of 1933 has successfully presented this fifth edition of the “Ionian.” The loyal support of the faculty and student body has made this publication possible. Much time and effort has been spent in editing this year-book. With its best wishes and sincere thanks, the staff hopes that this Annual will serve as a record of the many activities and achievements of the various clubs and organizations of the past school year. Editor-in-Chief............. Assistant Editor........... Literary Editors............ Athletic Editor............ Art Editor ................ Business Manager .......... Assistant Business Manager Faculty Sponsor............. Faculty Critics ............ .....................Flint Clyde Watt .................Alexander W. Sibley Gertrude Welker, E. Gordon Alspaugh .....................Wayne L. Corey ........................... Jane Kidder ..................... Max A. Pierce ..........................Eunice Kleven ............................ Mr. Smith ..... Miss Walldorf, Miss Merrifield Flint Clyde Watt Page Thirty-five THE IONIAN 9 3 3 Debating • Although Ionia was not in the regular Debating League this year they had several interesting debates with various schools in this district. The debating was sponsored this year, as in past years, by Miss YValldorf, who directed the negative team, and Mr. Harris, who coached the affirmative team. The topic which was under debate this season was: “Resolved: That the State of Michigan Should Adopt an Income Tax.” This subject furnished several interesting debates, and was a subject that kept the interest of the speakers. During the season Ionia had debates with Creston High School of Grand Rapids, Greenville High School, and Saranac High School. The affirmative and negative teams of Ionia debated against each other before an assembly in the Clarksville High School. Those who participated this year were: Affirmative Team: Margery Stewart, Arthur Mann, Thane Benedict, Jr., and Howard Lawrence, Jr.; Negative Team: Dorothy Xichol. Phyllis Willaman, and Spencer Nielsen. Howard Lawrence, Jr. Oratory • The local Oratorical Contest was held in the Jefferson gymnasium. March 13. This contest proved to be the most interesting in years. The aspirants for school orator were Thane Benedict, Jr.. Wayne Corey, Charles Barkdull. and Edith Rich. The three judges awarded first place to Thane Benedict’s powerful oration on the evils of the primary system entitled “A Mirage: Where It Has Led Us.” Charles Barkdull won second place with the highly imaginative oration “A Trip to Mars.” The winner represented Ionia High School in the sub-district contest held April 6 at the Jefferson gymnasium. Again Thane Benedict was awarded first place. As this Annual goes to press we are all anxiously waiting for still another victory in the district contest. The history of Ionia High School’s oratory is very bright, but this year's page is brighter than the others, and we can feel justly proud of our record. Edith Rich Declamatory • Every student in the Ionia High School i required to learn a declamation in his Freshman and Sophomore years of English. To encourage good work and to provide experience for the pupil, a series of contests have been prepared. The contest starts in the class room with the English teacher as the judge. Those who represent the ninth grade appear before judges who choose three. Those representing the ninth grade this year were: Margaret Lawrence-—“Toussaint L’Ouverture.” Annelle Nowell—“Spartieus to the Gladiators.” and William Car-battgh—“Toussaint L’Ouverture.” Those chosen from the tenth grade in the same series of eliminations were: Margery Stewart—“Dr. Jekyl or Mr. Hvde,” Helen Marsh—“A Speech For Vindication.” and Spencer Nieisen—“For Those Yet To Be.” These contestants met for a local contest and Annelle Nowell was selected to represent Ionia in the subdistrict contest, which, this year, was held in Ionia for the first time in a number of years. The schools represented in this contest were: Greenville. Elsie, Lowell, Clarksville, East Grand Rapids, and Ionia. Professor Roy Hamilton of Alma College was the single expert judge, and Ionia won first place. Ionia’s representative participated in the district contest in Creston High School. Grand Rapids. May 5. Ionia representatives have always gone far in the race, as has been shown by past records, for practically all of them have gone to the district contest. It is also interesting to note that half of those winning out in oratory have been winners in declamations before. However, all those who have not had the chance to go quite as far. have received very valuable training in public speaking which will greatly help in their later life. Page Thirty six Spencer L. Nielsen THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Melpothalians • The Melpothalian Dramatic Club lias continued as a successful organization and holds a prominent place among school activities. The club has enjoyed a year of profitable study under the capable leadership of Miss Burke. Although the “Melpo's” have not appeared in public very often this year they have improved their dramatic ability and hope conditions will allow them to do so next year. The plays “A Merry Christmas and “Poverty” were successfully produced. This year the members have distinguished themselves by sponsoring a “Second Anniversary Movie Mystery Contest” and a “Thirteen-Letter Name Contest.” In these contests many awards were presented to the winners. The officers of the club are Lyle Butler, president; William McClow, vice-president; and Helen Schlernitzaur. secretary-treasurer. William McClow Le Cercle Francais • We doubt if our French conversation would be understood in Paris, but we have enjoyed it among ourselves at the meetings of Le Cercle Francais. In November we were given the opportunity to attend a French “talkie,” “A Nous La Liberte,” at the Owl. a private theatre in Grand Rapids, and a Christmas party was held at the Emerson School. The officers are: president. Charlton Whitten: vice-president, Gordon Als-paugh ; treasurer. Flint Watt: and secretary. Kathleen Williams. Our gratitude and good wishes will always be with Miss Burke for her patience and interest. Kathleen Williams Ag Club • The activities of the Agriculture Club were continued this year with increasing success. The Club is made up of students participating in Smith Hughes subjects, largely farm youths. The officers elected for this year were: President, Leslie McMellan; vice-president, Robert Dunnett; secretary and treasurer, Dan Bower-man. The complete enrollment in the club was nearly forty in number. Among the activities in which the members participated are, preparing displays for the Ionia Free Fair, talks on agricultural subjects in rural schools, trips to Michigan State College, and entry in the State grain and livestock judging at the College. A number of parties and hikes were successfully completed in the course of the year. Clarence D. Dolphin Page Thirty.seven ■ THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Girls' Glee Club • Under the direction of Mi Marion Tanner, the Girls' Glee Cluh lias grown to approximately thirty-nine members. The officers elected for this school year are: President, Maxine Wilson; vice-president. Louise White; secretary-treasurer, Mary Bell. Connected with the Glee Cluh is the Girls' Sextette. This includes: sopranos, Dorothy Krainbrink and Dorothy Darling; second sopranos, Jane Ann Rather and Frances Wilson; altos, Margery Stewart and Helen Marsh. A Christmas Cantata was presented by the combined girls’ and boys’ glee clubs. This is the second Christmas Cantata that has been given by these organizations. Further activities of the past year include a concert given on Easter Day. It has been customary to present an operetta annually hut this year the custom was broken and a concert was given in its place. Louise White Boys' Glee Club • For the first time in a good many years the boys in Ionia High School seriously considered the possibility of organizing a glee club of their own. At the first meeting of those interested seven boys attended. However, the number of members soon began to increase. At the beginning of the second semester, the club had an enrollment of thirty-five. The officers elected to carry on the executive work of the club were: President, Flint Watt: vice-president, Lee Mason: secretary, Vernon Vogt; treasurer, Charlton Whitten. The activities of the club have been both profitable and enjoyable. The club took part in the Christmas Cantata and sang before the assembly at school. 'Hie organization sang at one of the song fests, and. in cooperation with the novelty orchestra, presented a minstrel show. It was the highlight of the year’s work and the Jefferson gymnasium was crowded for the event. The success of this year’s work makes a successful future seem very probable. Such an organization as this that can furnish fun with work is bound to succeed. Thane Benedict, Jr. Novelty Club • In December, 1932, a new musical organization was formed under the supervision of Mr. Hugh Jewel. This organization was named the Novelty Club and consisted of boys interested in novel music and stunts. About thirty boys turned out for the first meeting on December 14. On March 17, the club presented a minstrel show at the Jefferson School, and during the year the musicians appeared before pep meetings and school assemblies. Instruments used by the boys were: banjos, ukuleles, mouth organs, and piano. John Lei.and Page Thirty eight THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Girls' Athletic Association • Under the leadership of Miss Fliegel, Miss Walldorf, Miss Merrifield. and Miss Fox. the Girls’ Athletic Association had a very active year. Among the activities of the year were: the selling of hot dogs at football games, a moonlight hike, and a Hallowe’en party. Due to the warm winter a sleigh ride party was not considered feasible. During the basketball season, the Association, aided by the girls' physical education classes, presented skits at the pep meetings. These skits, which were all original and very amusing, added greatly to the enthusiasm of the student body. Officers for the year were: President, Genevieve Jinks: vice-president, Sara MacLaren; secretary-treasurer, Dorothy Darling; social director, Rosanna Ko-watch ; publicity agent, Hermene Arnold. Genevieve Jinks Band • The High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Denton, has been very active the past year, it has played at almost every home game in athletics and several political rallies. The band also contributed to the enthusiasm of the spectators at football games, by music and marching. The drum major of the organization was Charles Wilder. At the time of the political campaigns, the band was asked to play at several rallies in the county, including Lake Odessa, Hubbardston, and several times in Ionia. Chari.es Barkdull Manual Arts Club • The Manual Arts Club, which was only recently organized, enjoyed a very good year. The purpose of the club was to increase the boys’ vocational interests by making projects in their chosen fields. Business meetings were held once a month and were regularly attended by the members. Potluck suppers proved to be very popular with the boys and three of these were held during the year. Due to the fact that the club was recently organized, its activities were somewhat curtailed. By the close of the year the membership reached a total of thirty. The officers of the club were: President, Lawrence Kress; vice-president, Elwin King: secretary, Delbert Lemke; treasurer, Harley Bricker; faculty adviser, Mr. Carpenter. Lawrence Kress Page Thirty-nine THE I O . N I A N y Rack Row: Mr. Smith. Ray Allen. Jack Gierman. l ale Smith, Charles Lange, Sam Glossi, Charles Campbell, Coach Rrethour Second Row: Harold Clark, I.ec Mason, Lawrence Marion. Aldcn Smith. Flint Watt. Robert Campbell. Wayne Corey Front Row: Charlton Whitten. Lyle North, Charles Rarkdull Football • 1932 can easily he called a successful year on the gridiron for Ionia, six games being won and two lost. The Mt. Pleasant contest was forfeited to Ionia at the end of the season because of the use of an ineligible player. Thus the Blue and White lost only one conference game. The Ionia County Championship was again annexed with very little difficulty. Although the team was somewhat lacking for size, it more than made up for this by the spirit and determination shown. First Team LINEUP Reserves C. Campbell L. E Glossi L. T. Gierman ... ......I _0O Lange D. Smith .. R. G. Watt Marion .... R. T. Mason R. E. Barkdull Q. B Corey 01a rk R. H L. H R. Campbell F. B. Lake Odessa . RESULTS ... 0; Ionia 32 Portland 61 St. Johns 6 Lowell 6 Mt. Pleasant . ...26: Ionia 0 Alma 0 Belding 12 Greenville ... 14 — — 58 131 Page Forty THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Football On the opening day of school the football suits were issued to the gridiron aspirants and preparation was begun for the first game. Coach Brethour found that he was going to have to depend upon speed and not weight and so developed a type of game that would fit the conditions. LAKE ODESSA—On September 17 a reputedly strong Lake Odessa team came to Ionia. The Blue and White had no difficulty in downing them to the tune of 32-0. A smooth running and passing offense was displayed by Ionia. PORTLAND—Ionia journeyed to Portland on September 23. After somewhat of a scare in the first minutes of the game when Portland scored on a pass, the Ionia grid machine started functioning. When the game ended. 61 points had been rolled up and Portland had not even threatened the Ionia goal again. ST. JOHNS—The following Friday found the Ionia eleven engaging in its first Seven Bee Conference game. The team went to St. Johns and met an opponent which had plenty of size but was lacking in speed. After a hard struggle, the lonians managed to push across one touchdown and the score ended 6-0. LOWELL—Lowell brought a heavy team, which had not lost a game for two seasons, to Ionia on October 8. The powerful “downriver” outfit started strongly and gained 20 points in the first half. In the second half, Ionia came out with spirited determination and made one touchdown, meanwhile holding Unveil scoreless. Thus. Ionia suffered its first defeat of the season. MOUNT PLEASANT—On October 14 Ionia went to Mount Pleasant to continue its attempts to secure the Seven Bee Championship. However. Mount Pleasant presented one of the biggest teams that has confronted Ionia in years. Besides having the drive to march down the field repeatedly with straight line plays, the line continually stopped the Ionia advances. The score was 26-0. ALMA—Alma brought a heavy squad to Ionia on the following Saturday. Alma was favored to win, but needed every break to overcome the scrappy Ionia eleven. The lonians played the best game of the season and were sorely disheartened at the 6-0 defeat they suffered. BELDING—The next Saturday’s game was with Belding, Ionia's strong county foe. On a fine football dav Ionia played a steady, sure game to triumph, 12-0. GREENVILLE—The last game of the season was played on Armistice Day. Although freezing weather prevailed. Ionia's passing attack was the means of securing one of the touchdowns which helped defeat the spirited Greenville eleven, 14-0. Greenville also displayed a fine passing attack which, however, was soon checked. Graduation will create a large gap in the ranks of the team, for there are eight lettermen who are seniors. They are Whitten. Watt, A. Smith, R. Camp-bed, Corey, North, Marion, and Mason. However, the second team contained many ambitious players who will undoubtedly receive promotion next year. Ionia was represented on the All-Conference team by Robert Campbell. He was selected fullback and co-captain by a unanimous vote of the coaches. His ability as a triple-threat man earned him this recognition. The system of selecting a captain before each game instead of choosing one for the season was used this year very successfully. It is advantageous because it allows several players to have the opportunity of being captain. Page Forty-one THE IONIAN Back Row: Coach Brethour, Alex Sibley. Lawrence Kress, Leslie McMcllan, Charles Campbell, Hick Thatcher. Mr. Smith Second Row: Charles Barkdull, Wayne Corey. Robert Campbell, Clarence Dolphin, Charles Jennings Seated: Robert Beecher, Manager Basketball • I'he Ionia cage team of 1932-33 completed one of the most successful seasons ever recorded here. The veteran quintet ended their regular schedule with ten wins and three losses. The finals of the Regional Tournament were reached, but defeat was handed out by Grand Haven, later State Class l� Champions. i:irst team Jennings LINKUP Reserves Dolphin . C. Campbell R. Campbell .. L. G Barkdull R. G ... McMellan RESULTS Lake Odessa . .. .21; Ionia . 31 Belding 30 St. Johns .... 29 Portland 23 Mt. Pleasant . ... 16; Ionia . 17 Lake Odessa ... .17 ; Ionia 27 Greenville .15; Ionia 16 St. Johns .18; Ionia 28 Greenville .22; Ionia 36 Mt. Pleasant ... .27; Ionia 26 Alma .29; Ionia 19 Belding . 17; Ionia 37 Alma .24; Ionia 22 Tournament— G. R. Christian 19; Ionia 21 Hastings .11; Ionia 26 Grand Haven .43; Ionia 26 302 414 Page Forty-two THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Basketball LAKE ODESSA—()n December 6, Ionia met I ike Odessa and won 31-21, in a game that was closer than the score indicates. BELDING—In this game the Ionians really “clicked.” The Silk City team was completely outclassed and had to be content with the short end of a 30-6 score. ST. JOHNS—This contest, the first in the Seven Bee Conference, proved to be a duplicate of that of the previous week, the score being 29-6. PORTLAND—The Blue and White quintet downed the Portland team in a rather drab battle played in the Jefferson gymnasium. The score was 23-11. MT. PLEASANT—The first real test of the season was met in this game. At the end of the half, the score was 14-7, Mt. Pleasant leading. In the second half Ionia staged a brilliant comeback which netted a victory over the former state champions, 17-16. LAKE ODESSA—In a loosely-played game. Ionia again won from Lake Odessa by the same margin as in the previous game, 27-17. GREENVILLE—Although greatly handicapped by the small Greenville gymnasium. Ionia was able to emerge victor, 16-15, after one overtime period. ST. JOHNS—A much-improved St. Johns team was unable to halt the Ionia onslaught and lost, 28-18. ' t GREENVILLE—By going on a scoring spree, the Ionia eagers were able to easily capture a 36-22 victory. MT. PLEASANT—Mt. Pleasant avenged its previous defeat by snatching out a 27-26 victory over the locals. The Ionia second-half spurt was just two points short of victory. ALMA—In a rough and tumble contest the college town boys proved more adept and Ionia was handed a defeat of 29-19. BELDING—By its victory in this battle, Ionia secured the county title. The highest score of the year was rolled up and reserves were used freely. The final count was 37-17. ALMA—The last game of the season found the Ionia eagers primed to avenge the defeat they had received in the previous game. This contest ended with a tie score but, due to an oversight by the scorer, one Ionia field goal was not tallied. Therefore. Alma was credited with winning 24-22. After a week’s intensive drill, the squad was ready for the Regional Tournament at Grand Rapids. As the first opponent. Coach Brethour drew Grand Rapids Christian. The Grand Rapids team was exceedingly rangy and garnered a comfortable lead by the end of the half. Then the Ionia comeback began. At the end of the game the score was tied. In the overtime period Ionia netted three points and Christian one. 'Die score ended 21-19. On the next night Hastings was taken on and found to be easy prey for the Ionia attack. The score at the end of the game was 26-11. Thus Ionia earned its way into the finals of the Regional Tournament. Grand Haven had won its games with ease, and so it was the next opponent to be met. This team was favored to win the State Championship and demonstrated its right by putting on a shooting spree to defeat Ionia. 43-26. At the end of the season a banquet was given by the school to the boys on the team as a reward for their fine efforts. Six members of the cage team will be lost through graduation. They are Dolphin, R. Campbell, Corey. Kress. Sibley, and Thatcher. The loss of so many veterans is apt to be felt, but there will still be two first-string men to form a nucleus for next year's team. Then, of course, there is much capable material to be recruited from the reserves and the second team. Pane Forty-three THE IONIAN Hack Row: Charles Lange. Jack (Herman, Sam (iloui, Robert Dunnett, William Coates. Elton Mellow, Glenn Rios, Coach Itrethour Second Row: Harold Clark, Leslie McMellan, Charles Harkdull, Lyle North. Alden Smith, Robert Camp- bell, Russell Anderson. Edward Montgomery Front Row: Rolland Heim. William Wilder, Alden Comer, Ray Allen Baseball • Another of those enviable records was turned in by the baseball team in 1932. Eleven games were played and all of them were victories for Ionia. The County Championship was again brought to rest here and, as in the previous year, the southern division of the Seven Bee Conference was outclassed. Big Rapids, winner of the northern division, came to Ionia in a play-off game at the Fairgrounds. For several innings the game was evenly contested but, then the bats of tbe Blue and White nine beat out a barrage of base bits that could not be denied. So. for tbe second consecutive year, Ionia was acclaimed champion of the Conference. Graduation created a hig gap among the outfielders as two of them are leaving. They are Ries and Cuttle. I lowever, only one infielder, Decker, will be lost. A successful season should be forthcoming if Coach Brethour finds some heavy-hitting outfield material. The championship nine was composed of A. Smith, pitcher: C. Smith, catcher; Dolphin, first base: Decker, second base: North, third base; R. Campbell, short stop: Cuttle, left field: Ries, center field: Kimball, right field. Alden Smith, pitching ace, will conclude his splendid high school hurling career in the middle of the schedule because he becomes ineligible at that time. Smith has been a big factor in Ionia's success on the diamond recently and will undoubtedly be missed. He was another link in that chain of outstanding hurlers on Blue and White teams in the past few years. In the past the winners of the two divisions of the Seven Bee Conference have been selected by tbe percentage system. Now, however, a plan has been inaugurated to have a baseball tournament, all the games being held in one day. This may make a difference in the outcome but Ionia should be one of the leaders. Page Forty-four THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Track • A large number of candidates came out for the track team in 1932, illustrating the rapidly growing interest in track. Not only in Ionia, but in other schools, track is rapidly becoming the main spring sport. It seems that every succeeding year more boys are appearing for the I line and White squad. As a result of this, the success is becoming more noticeable each year. Coach Fisher has been greatly encouraged by this development of track interest in the past few years and promises fine results this year. The team encountered a real test when it met the well-balanced Lowell squad. I he result, a tie. shows that much potential power was included in the track representatives of Ionia. In the two big events of the season, Ionia was fairly successful. In the Regional Meet, the Blue and White thinclads took third place. Many schools were entered in this meet. The result of the County Track Meet was a tie with Belding, the traditional foe, for first place. 'I he members of the 1932 track team were Mason, Benedict, Hamlin, G. Waters, Kies, Conner, R. Campbell, North, Thatcher, Dean, Heth, Dolphin, Groening, R. Smith, McMellan, Allen, and Wilbur. Of these Ries, Hamlin. Benedict, and Waters will be unavailable this year. This year again an unusually large number of boys were aspirants for the track team. As there are so many veterans returning, the season’s success should be very marked. Because of the shortening of the school year the establishment of a track schedule has been rather uncertain, but whatever meets are scheduled, Ionia should gather a respectable total of points. Tennis • The tennis teams of last year played unusually hard schedules, but there were many tryouts for the teams. The boys’ squad was composed of Watt, Whitten, Jennings. Sibley, and II. Lawrence. In the county schedule, the boys won from Clarksville and Belding, but lost to the Academy. Lansing Central, a Class A school, defeated Ionia twice. In the Seven Bee Tournament at Alma, Ionia was more successful. .Sibley and Jennings defeated both Mt. I'leasant and Midland to win the doubles championship. Watt won from St. Johns in the singles, but lost to Midland in the finals. Ionia placed second in the meet. Those on the girls’ team were D. Hoy, M. Wilson, G. Schadler. K. Benedict, and M. Hutchins. The team beat Belding and Clarksville, and tied with Academy. This year Maxine Wilson will lead the girls’ squad, while Jennings, Sibley, and Wickerink will compose the boys’ team. Golf • Golf is the only sport to be dropped from the athletic activities this year. This is due to a lack of interest and despite the fine record compiled by last year’s quintet. Another reason is the short season that golfers would have this year. Because of the shortened term of school, the sport could be played only during May. The 1932 team was coni|x sed of Whitten. Benedict, YVatt. Templeton, and Thatcher. All have graduated with the exception of Thatcher, who graduates this year. These boys won four and lost one match last season, being defeated only by Lansing Central, which is a Class A school. It is sincerely hoped that Ionia will be represented in golf next year as a number of likely young golfers are members of the Freshman and Sophomore classes. Page Forty-five THE IONIAN I 9 3 3 Social Calendar SEPTEMBER 6 Back to Ye Okie Mill and the old grind begins again. 23 Mr. Smith goes the whole day without snapping his fingers. 29 Seniors choose class officers. OCT( )BER 23 Juniors sponsor All-School Hallowe’en Party at Jefferson. Nice decorations. Juniors! 27-28 Just enough vacation to make us want more—Teachers’ Institute at Grand Rapids. NOVEMBER 10 Armistice Day talk by Mr. Roy Douglas. 11 Plenty of cold feet in Armistice Day Parade. 18 French Club journeys to Grand Rapids to see French film, “A Nous La Liberte.” 23 All-School Party sponsored by Juniors at Jefferson. 24 Thanksgiving—need more be said? DECEMBER 9 Start of basketball season—Ionia takes Lake O’. 18 Cantata at Church of Christ. 23 Christmas assembly and play by Dramatic Club. Also All-School Party at Jefferson. 25 Christmas and Santa Claus for all good boys and girls. 30 Senior-Alumni party at Jefferson—Alumni in excess as usual. JANUARY 2 School again with Christmas finery much in evidence. 3 All-School Party to help much deserving Senior Annual. 12 Ionia trims Mt. Pleasant by one point—close but enough to win. 26-27 More woe. You guessed it! Exams. 30 Along with other Freshmen comes Ionia's own Paderewski—Leon Lockwood. Page Forty six THE IONIAN 19 3 3 FEBRUARY 15 Magician, “Ward Company” at Ionia Theatre. 17 Old-fashioned pep meeting; then Ionia to Mt. Pleasant. 18 Disappointment general—Ionia lost last night. Annual Benefit-All-School 1 ’arty. 24 Building Declamation Contest. MARCH 3 Famous mistakes in history—Ionia loses to Alma on official’s error. 13 Local Declamatory and Oratorical Contest. 17 Minstrel Show at Jefferson. Good? Yowsah! 31 Still more woe—no spring vacation ! APRIL 7 All-School Party for Annual. 10 False Alarm. School does not reopen from vacation. Already open. 14 Ionia carries on—two first and a second at Sub-District Oratorical Contest. 28 All-School Party to aid Junior Prom funds. MAY 7 Ionia represents Sub-District 4 in District Oratory and Declamatory Contest at Grand Rapids. 12 Struggle of Juniors vs. financial situation ends. Success of Prom shows results. 14 Baccalaureate and the beginning of the end for Seniors. 17 Senior play, “Importance of Being Earnest” at theatre. Well done! 19 Class Day. Senior Party at Country Club. 20 Commencement. 22 School picnic at Baldwin Lake and curtains for Seniors. Page Forty-seven THE IONIAN I 9 3 ■i. s Autographs Page Forty eight T