THE IONIAN De d catio n To our parents, teachers, and merchants - whose penerosityi coopera tion, and Joy a support ha ye made our twe fye years of education eos er, and our senior yeqr a success - we, the class of J935, sincere Jy dedicate this book. BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Glenn L. Pierce • Mrs. Jessie Smith-Faude Mr. Allen B. Locke President Secretary Treasurer Mr. Lawrence A. Lemmen Trustee Dr. F. M. Marsh Trustee 4 Dr. C. G. Winchell Trustee Mri Leon W. Lockwood Trustee FACULTY A. A. RATHER. A. B.. M. A.. Superintendent. LLOYD T. SMITH, A. B., M. A., Principal, Civics, Advanced Mathematics. EVELYN E. BURKE, A. B.f French and English. THELMA J. HUNT, A-B., Latin and History. THERMAN G. HARRIS, A. B., M. A., English, History, Speech. DONALD D. HALLER, B. S., Chemistry, Physics, Geometry. ROBERT AYERS, A. B., Social Sciences, Geometry. MARIE C. FOX, B. S., Home Economics. CLARENCE E. PRENTICE, B. S., Agriculture, Biology. Economic Geography. VELMA B. SHOEN, Typing. Advanced Stenography, Business English. C. ROY CARPENTER, B. S., Industrial Arts. MARION D. JIBSON, B. S., Bookkeeping, Stenography. CHARLOTTE A. BREIDENSTEIN, A. B.. English. FRANCES R. LOUCKS, A. B., B. M.. Supervisor of Music. Art. MAURICE G. WEED, A. B., Director of Instrumental Music, Geography. JAMES J. ALBAUGH, A. B.. M. A., Director of Boys’ Athletics, History. BESSIE NICKO-LAI, Office Secretary. GERTRUDE WELKER, Child Accountant. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF A. A. RATHER.........................................Superintendent L. T. SMITH..................................Principal Senior H. S. LUCILE HIGGINS...............................Principal Junior H. S. LUCY CULL.......................................Principal Jefferson WILHELMINA HODGKINS.............................Principal Emerson 5 Contents S en ors U n de r class men Organ! zotions A ihie tics WAYNE DREGER Glee Club 2 4 Annual Stall Junior-Senior Pres. Octette 4 ELTON McCLOW News Staff 3, 4 Senior Vice-President Annual Staff Forensic 2 Football Manager 4 Basketball 4 Baseball 2, 3. 4 Glee Club 2 Mel pot ballon s 3 HERMENE ARNOLD G. A. A. 2 3, 4 Forensic 2 Melpothalians 3 News Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff Senior Secretary Senior Play SPENCER NIELSEN Senior Treasurer Debating 2, 3, 4 Declamatory 1, 2 Oratory 3 4 Forensic 2, 3 Melpothalions 3 Orahestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 German Band 3, 4 Dance Orchestra 3 Woodwind Ensem. 1, 2 Football 2 Basketball 2 Track 2, 3, 4 Basketball Mgr. 4 Annual Staff News Staff 3, 4 Senior Play CLASS HISTORY Perhaps the progress of the class of ’35 through high school may best be recorded in the manner of Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales.” Composed of various types, our class made as its goal, not Canterbury, but this day. on which we are here assembled—the final event of our high school life. The passing of the first two milestones. “Freshman Year” and “Sophomore Year,” introduced us to the wonders and restrictions of the historic Senior High School. Our dominance of Junior High School days receded as we were cornered climbing a wrong staircase or caught dashing wildly about during a fire drill. Our class picnics, however, served to disperse the derisive gestures of upperclassmen, and peace ultimately reigned through this part of our journey. Having arrived, finally, at the “Junior Round” of our pilgrimage, we paused to form our company into a more organized and efficient group, with the following results: Wayne Dreger, president; Jane Wilson, vice-president; Donna Dyke, secretary; and Jean Curtis, treasurer. To occupy our attention we sponsored several successful school parties, which won the approval of even the Seniors. The annual Junior-Senior Prom and Senior-Alumni Dance proved to be successes with all the dignity and pomp attendant to such functions. Carrying the oak leaf chain for the Seniors brought us to the realization that we must prepare for the last lap of this great pilgrimage. When the “Senior” milestone was accomplished, much discussion was held as to the reorganizing of the group. Such was the efficiency and ability of our Junior leader. Wayne Dreger, that he was elected Senior president, with the following aides: Elton McClow, vice-president; Hermene Arnold, secretary; and Spencer Nielsen, treasurer. Almost at once, plans were drawn up for the Senior annual, under the capable supervision of the chairman, Jane Wilson. During this part of our journey, we also encountered “Growing Pains,” which, as a Senior play, met with success through the combined efforts of the cast, the sponsors and the committees. Various members of our class have enlivened our pilgrimage through outstanding work in many fields. Charles Campbell, Sam Glossi. Ford Loucks and Bill Wilder proved their ability in athletics, while Helen Marsh, Jane Ann Rather and Armando Quaglia showed their capability in the musical field. Oratory, debating and extempore speaking drew the talents of Margery Stewart. Spencer Nielsen and Arthur Mann; the Senior High school “Spotlight” was entirely managed by Seniors, chiefly, Hermene Arnold, Jane Hoy, Donna Dyke and Doris Sible. The artistic element of our group was embodied especially in Jean Curtis, Kathryn Hawley, Helen Wheaton and Russell Anderson. Not only have the aforementioned students participated in these activities, but numerous others have also done meritous work in these fields. New organizations have been instituted and interest in other activities has been revived by many of our class. Thus, we bring to a close this tale of our high school pilgrimage which we have accomplished under the efficient direction of our class sponsors, Miss Burke, and Mr. Smith. •—Bessie Jimos 8 JUNE ANDERSON RUSSELL ANDERSON MARY BADDER HARRIETT BAKER Senior Play Glee Club 2 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Octette 4 Baseball 3 Football 3 Annual Staff Senior Play Glee Club 2, 3 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 LEROY BENNETT RONALD BLISS NILA BLUEMLY FLOYD BRAND Football 3, 4 Baseball 4 Track 4 G. A. A. 2. 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Melpothalians 2, 3 Senior Play 9 HARLEY BRICKER STUART BROCK Dance Orch. 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2 EDWARD BROWN Football 2, 3, 4 Dance Orch. 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2 Band 1 HELEN CALLOW Glee Club 3 G. A. A. 2 CHAS. CAMPBELL WILLIAM CARBAUGH HAROLD CLARK PAUL CRANE News Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff Class Will Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Band 2, 3, 4 German Band 4 Novelty Club 4 Annual Staff Football 3, 4 Basketball Manager 3 Baseball Manager 3 Debate 3 4 Senior Play 4 Forensic 2 Glee Club 2, 4 Football 2, 3 Baseball 2, 3 F. F. A. 4 Ag. Club 3 Senior Play Tennis 2. 3 Octette 4 F. F. A. 4 JEAN CURTIS Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Girl Scouts 2, 3 MelpotJbalians 3 G. A. A. 2, 3. 4 Junior Class Treas. Annual Staff Senior Play Com. MARIE DICKOUT Forensic 2 Melpothalians 3 News Staff 4 Senior Play Glee Club 2, 3 RICHARD DUMONT Dance Orch. 1, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT DUNNETT Football 2. 3 Baseball 3. 4 Ag. Club 1, 2, 3 F. F. A. 4 10 DONNA DYKE G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2. 3t 4 Annual Staff Junior Class Sec. Forensic 2, 3 Debate 4 News Staff 3, 4 Melpothalians 3 Class Poet Senior Play Bus. LOUISE ECKERT Glee Club 3, 4 DOROTHY EDLIN G. A. A. 2. 3 ROBERT ELLIS Basketball 3 Football 3. 4 Baseball 4 r:iee Club 4 Octette 4 f VIRGINIA FLANDER CHARLES FOREMAN EVA LYNN GAUT JACK GIERMAN G. A A. 3 Olee Club 2, 3 G. A. A. 2, 3 SAMUEL GLOSSI RENA GOULD CARL GROENING ROZELLA HALLETT Track 3 G. A A. 4 Baseball 2 Basketball 3. 4 Football 2. 3. 4 Glee Club 2, 4 Baseball 2. 3 Glee Club 2. 3 G. A. A. 2. 3 11 BEATRICE HANEY KATHRYN HAWLEY AGNES M. HAYNES ROLLAND HEIM G. A. A. 3 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Football 3 Basketball 4 Baseball 3, 4 CARL HIGGINS LENORE HOOPLE RUSSELL HOOPLE RUTH HOWARD F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 2. 3 G. A. A. 2. 3 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 4 Octette 4 Annual Staff Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play JANE HOY LOUISE HOY CELESTINE IMUS CHARLES JENNINGS G. A. A. 2. 3, 4 Forensic 2 Melpoth lians 3 News StafT 3, 4 Annual Staff Senior Play G. A. A. 2, 3. 4 Glee Club 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Tennis 2, 3 Football 4 Glee Club 2 Band 2, 3, 4 Dance Orch. 2, 3, 4 12 BESSIE JIMOS DELBERT LEMKE Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Debate 4 Forensic 2. 3 News Staff 3, 4 G. A. A. 2. 3, 4 Melpothalians 3 Class Historian Senior Play Com. WALTER LEM MIEN VIOLET MAE LEWIS O. A. A. 2. 3, 4 Forensic 3 Senior Play FORD LOUCKS Football 2. 3. 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, Basketball 3, 4 ROXIE LUZ 4 HILDA MACHOLL Senior Play Glee Club 2. 3, 4 G. A. A. 2. 3, 4 ARTHUR MANN Debate 2, 3. 4 Extempore 2. 3, 4 Forensic 3 News Staff 3 Melpothalians 3 Glee Club 3. 4 Salutatory Octette 4 FRANCES MARKER HELEN MARSH STAR MILES Glee Club 1, 2, 3 G. A. A. 2, 3 Sextette 2, 3, 4 Tennis 2 G. A. A. 4 Declamatory 1. 2 Senior Play Class Song Annual Staff Forensic 2 Melpothalians 2 ROGER MONGER 13 EVELYN MOORE String Quartet 2, 3 ESTHER MUNDT FRANCES OSTRANDER G. A. A. 2, 3 G. A. A. 3 Glee Club 4 DONNA PATRICK G. A. A. 2, 3 PAULINE PULSIPHER Glee Club 2. 3 G. A. A. 2, 3 ARMANDO QUAGLIA Band 1, 2, 3. 4 Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Quartet 1, 3, 4 German Band 2, 3 Track 4 Class Song JANE ANN RATHER Declamatory 2 Forensic 2 Glee Club 1 2, 3 Treas. G. A. A. 3 News Staff 3. 4 Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4 Oratory 4 Senior Play D WILSON ROCHESTER CLARA ROOK BERNICE SAGE GWENDOLYN SCHADLER Track 3. 4 Football 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Dance Orch. 1, 2, 3. 4 German Band 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Annual Staff Senior Play Octette 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 News Staff 4 Tennis 2 14 LELAND SCHMIDT Senior Play HAZEL SCHOLTENS Forensic 2 G. A. A. 2, 3 Valedictorian ARTHUR SELLECK Ag. Club 3 VERA SESSIONS News Staff 3, 4 Forensic 2 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Melpothalians 3 Glee Club 3 MARY JEAN SHAW G. A. A. 4 DORIS SIBLE G. A. A. 2. 3, 4 News Staff 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Melpothalians 3 HAROLD SIGNS Manual Arts Club 2 Glee Club 4 Octette MARCELINE SIGNS FREDERIC SIMMONS VIVIAN SNYDER DORCAS STEELE Ag. Club 1, 2, 3 G. A. A. 3, 4 F. F. A. 4 Sextette 4 Novelty Club 2 Melpothalians 3, 4 Class Song 15 MARGERY STEWART CHARLES STOUT HELEN TERKOS VERNOR VOGT Melpothalians 3 Debate 3, 4 Oratory 4 Forensic 3, 4 Glee Club 2. 3, 4 Senior Play News Staff 3, 4 Sextette 3, 4 Declamatory 2 Class Prophet G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Annual StafT Glee Club 3, 4 LILLIAN WARD G. A. A. 2. 3, 4 Glee Club 2. 3 Melpothalians 2, 3 HELEN WHEATON Annual Staff DONA LEE WHITESIDES Glee Club 2, 3. 4 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 WILLIAM WILDER PHYLLIS WILLAMAN Football 4 Glee Club 2 Basketball 4 Forensic 2 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 4 Tennis 2, 3, 4 Golf 4 Senior Play News Staff 3, 4 Band 1. 2. 3, 4 Dance Orch. 3, 4 JANE WILSON OLIVE YEOMANS G. A. A. 2. 3. 4 News Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff Junior Vice-President Forensic 3 Extempore 2, 3. 4 Debate 4 Melpothalians 3 16 ROUND-TABLE SCROLL OF KNIGHTS TITLE CHARGER COAT OF ARMS 1. June Anderson “Andy” Pooky! Giggling 2. Russell Anderson “Russ” Stick around and we’ll open a keg of nails! Easy-going manner 3. Hermene Arnold 4. Mary Badder Ha-mene Doesn’t it tho’? It’s all in a life time Ever-ready smile Practical manner 5. Harriett Baker “Harry” Gee kid, I don’t know Always ready to go 6. Leroy Bennett “Ferocious” I know it Ambitious 7. Ronald Bliss “Ron” Rowdy-dow Likes to fight 8. Nila Bluemly “Blum” Aw, Chee Mincing walk 9. Floyd Brand “Brandy Throw ’em a fish Listening to ball game 10. Harley Bricker “Brick” I dunno Reluctant visits to barber 11. Stuart Brock “Stu” That’s right Quiet manner 12. Edward Brown 13. Helen Callow “Ed” So what? Why? Shovel-feet Decidedness 14. Charles Campbell “Chuck” Hy kids! Just dreamin' 15. William Carbaugh “Carby” You tell me Running his hands through his hair 16. Harold Clark “Shorty” Hellop Read session room bulletins 17. Paul Crane “Icky” More fun—! Model T’s 18. Jean Curtis “Curt” Hy kid— Agreeableness 19. Marie Dickout “Pug” Well-1-1-1 High giggle 20. Wayne Dreger 21. Richard Dumont “Turk” “Dick” By the way Toting a briefcase Talking about music and aviation 22. Robert Dunnett “Bob” Do you think so? Generosity 23. Donna Dyke “Donnabelle” Fluff Talking with her hand3 24. Louise Eckert “Easy” For pity sakes Wearing her coat in school 25. Dorothy Edlin “Dort” S’funny, isn’t it? Confidential air 26. Robert Ellis “Bob” Am I handy Teasing anybody 27. Virginia Flanders “Shorty” Okay Tuts Brown eyes 28. Charles Foreman “Chuck” Scram Habitual grin 29. Eva Lynn Gaut “Lynn” No? Frankness 30. Jack Gierman “Jug” Any Coon? Immobile expression 31. Samuel Glossi “Sam” Seen Shaw? Sleeping in class 32. Rena Gould “Renee” Holy Mozus Chewing gum 33. Carl Groening “Grown” O. K. Keed Shouiaering a paper bag 34. Rozella Hallett “Rosie” Oh, nuts Timidity 35. Beatrice Haney “Bea” For pity sakes Bright eyes 36. Kathryn Hawley “Katie” Oh, my gosh Sociability 37. Agnes Mae Haynes 38. Rolland Heim Aggie” “Reggie Jumping Judas Maternal air Oral penmanship 39. Carl Higgins 40. Lenore Hoople “Higgy” Not bad! Gosh! Bashful Keeping calm 41. Russell Hoople “Major” Aw gw an Punctuality 42. Ruth Howard “Rufus” Is this a game? Straight hair 43. Jane Hoy “Jamie” Such a foolishness Crowning glory 44. Louise Hoy “Shrimp” What do you think? Rapid speech 45. Celestine Imus “Sally” Noooooooooo Earrings 46. Charles Jennings “Chuck” Is that so? Setting them up 47. Bessie Jimos “Bess” Lree. kid Passing gum around 17 ROUND-TABLE SCROLL OF KNIGHTS | TITLE CHARGER COAT OF ARMS 48. Delbert Lemke “Delb” What now? Wandering ’round 49. Walter Lemmien “Red” That’s what you think Red hair 50. Violet Mae Lewis “Skipper” Positively balmy Bangs 51. Ford Loucks “Perk” Tell little Herbie Always talking 52. Roxie Luz “Peanuts” Oh, dear me Spit-curls 53. Elton McClow “Mike” Hey! Arguing 54. Hilda Macholl “Hilda” Oh, dear Driving a Ford 55. Arthur Mann “Pete” Tm fresh out Wavy blond locks 56. Frances Marker “Fran” Oh, flsh Studying to become a bookkeeper 57. Helen Marsh “Marsh” Well, swell Determined walk 58. Star Miles I see Indifferentness 59. Roger Monger “Rod” Oh well Skipping Friday afternoons 60. Evelyn Moore “Evie” Good heavens Talking 61. Esther Mundt “Essey” So what? Asking questions 62. Spencer Nielsen Spence” Yeah! That smile C3. Frances Ostrander “Fanny” You make me so mad! Stamping her foot 64. Donna Patrick “Pat” I wouldn’t know Bored air 65. Pauline Pulsipher “Pud” Oh, say Shyness G6. Armando Quaglia “Quack” So what? Lugging his trumpet G7. Jane Ann Rather “Annie” Golly, I don’t know Trying to act grown-up G8. Wilson Rochester “Roche” An’ nen I sez ta him, sez I ta him Bow ties and hat G9. Clara Rook “Rookie” Can’t you see it in my eyes? Temper 70. Bernice Sage “Sagie” You don’t say Salto voce 71. Gwendolyn Schadler “Gwen” I don’t know Dimples V2. Leland Schmidt “Schmidty” O gosh Bigness 73. Hazel Scholtens Let me think Ear-to-ear grin T4. Arthur Selleck “Arty” I don’t care Stroking his chin 75. Vera Sessions 76. Mary Jean Shaw “Ses-e-own” Hey listen Oh, my Long eyelashes Dropping things 77. Doris Sible 78. Harold Signs “Dorse” “Signs” Pardon me while I laugh Looking surprised Gaping 79. Marceline Signs Markie” What do you know about it? Standing by a register 80. Frederic Simmons 81. Vivian Snyder “Fritz” What do you think? Oh, shucks Competition for Floyd Gibbons Always smiling 82. Dorcas Steele “Dora” Oh. heavens Horn-rimmed glasses 83. Margery Stewart Marge” Wow! Asking other’s opinions 84. Charles Stout “Chuck” Oh, she do! Business-like manner 85. Helen Terkos “Mike” Hy, son Well-kept hands 86. Vernor Vogt “Vernie” What, ho Hurrying 87. Lillian Ward 88. Helen Wheaton “Shrimp” Would you believe it? Oh, dear Big heartedness Absent-mindedness 89. Dona Lee Whitesides “Donnie” Hy honey! Southern drawl 00. William Wilder “Billy” Boy am I cute! Expressive eyebrows 91. Phyllis Willaman 92. Jane Wilson “Phil” Aw. gee Flutter Variety of blouses Stroking right eyebrow 93. Olive Yeomans “Ollie” YerJi Slo-o-ow speech 18 FIRST ROW: Donna Dyke, Helen Marsh, Jane Wilson. Hermene Arnold. SECOND ROW: Vernor Vogt. Miss Burke, Jane Hoy, Helen Wheaton, Jean Curtis, Spencer Nielsen. THIRD ROW: Wilson Rochester, Russell Anderson, Russell Hoople, Wayne Dreger, Elton McClow, William Car-baugh, Charles Campbell, Mr. Smith. ANNUAL STAFF The staff of the 1935 “The Ionian” is proud to present this Annual on behalf of the Senior class. We have been able to introduce several innovations in this year-book, and it is our hopo that these changes have better enabled us to accomplish our purpose. It was this same desire that made the staff itself larger than In previous years, and we hope it justifies our united effort. In compiling this publication, we have had the cooperation of the entire Senior class, as well as that of the underclassmen. Townspeople and business men have also been generous with their help, and it is the aid of these groups that has made this Annual possible. We have had but a single desire: That “The Ionian” for 1935 shall serve as a vivid reminder of the events of the school year 1934-1935, and keep our classmates alive in our memories. If it has accomplished this aim, we shall feel our work has been worthwhile. Editor-in-Chief.............................................Jane Wilson Assistant Editor.............................................Jane Hoy Business Manager......................................Wilson Rochester Assistant Business Manager.................................Wayne Dreger Literary Editor..........................................Hermene Arnold Assistant Literary Editor.........................................Donna Dyke Organizations Editor.....................................Russell Hoople Assistant Organizations Editor..........................Spencer Nielsen Athletics Editor.........................................Elton McClow Assistant Athletics Editor..............................Charles Campbell Art Editor.................................................Vernor Vogt Assistant Art Editors. .Jean Curtis. Helen Wheaton, Russell Anderson Advertising Solicitors.................Helen Marsh, William Carbaugh Faculty Sponsor......................................................Mr. Smith Faculty Critic .... Miss Burke —Jane Wilson 19 FIRST ROW. Margery Stewart, Hermene Arnold, William Wilder, Jane Hoy, Jane Ann Rather. SECOND ROW: Miss Burke, Hilda Macholl, June Anderson, Nila Bluemly, Marie Dickout, Helen Marsh, Violet Lewis, THIRD ROW: Wilson Rochester, Harold Clark, Russell Hoople, Leland Schmidt, W'illiam Carbaugh, Russell Anderson, Spencer Nielsen, Mr. Smith. SENIOR PLAY “Let's be kids again, so said the Seniors as they chose “Growing Pains from a list of plays considered by the class for production in May. It tells of the McIntyres—a father and mother advising and guiding a son and daughter who are caught in the throes of adolescence. The everyday tribulations of George, Terry and their friends form a comedy of genuine laughter, mingled lightly with pathos. Mr. Smith and Miss Burke, the Senior sponsors, directed the play. Donna Dyke acted as business manager and Robert Dunnett as stage manager, while Bessie Jimos took charge of properties and Doris Sible managed the ushering. The cast included: George McIntyre . Terry McIntyre . Mrs. McIntyre Professor McIntyre Sophie .... Mrs. Patterson . Elsie Patterson . Traffic Officer . Dutch .... Brian .... Omar............... Hal.............. Pete............. Prudenoe . Patty.............. Jane............... Miriam .... Vivian .... . William Wilder Hermene Arnold . Jane Hoy William Carbaugh . June Anderson . Helen Marsh . . Violet Marsh . Leland Schmidt Russell Anderson Spencer Neilsen Wilson Rochester . Harold Clark . Russell Hoople Margery Stewart Jane Ann Rather . Hilda Malcholl Marie Dickout . Nila Bluemly 20 Hermene Arnold PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Parents and Friends: The Class of 1935 wishes to express its sincere appreciation to all who have made this day, and what it represents, possible. To us, it is a highlight in our lives; something substantial from which we may gain inspiration and the further determination to move on to greater achievement. Certain events and changes, trends of the economic world, make the problems which we must face even more difficult than those that have greeted graduating classes of the past. We are passing from a great crisis that all have felt deeply and that has threatened the very foundations of our educational program. The educational opportunity of which we have taken advantage makes us alert to the fact that one of life’s greatest problems is the recognition of, and adjustment to, change—which seems ever to be continuous and inevitable. Politically and morally, people are turning to new policies and principles, casting aside mere tradition as a governing factor in determining the rights and responsibilities of individuals in society. To us, this process of change seems to be greatly accelerating. Present policies of our own government force these conclusions upon us. With a modern outlook, stimulated by our educational background, we are eager—as future citizens—to aid in making the adjustments needed to keep abreast of change. Education teaches us the value of fellowship, the worth of cooperation and arbitration, and the advantages to be gained by the thoughtful, scientific analysis of life situations as opposed to impulsive decisions governed by emotion. We realize that free public education affords individual opportunity and also demands that the individual give cons deration to our common problems. Therefore, as alumni of Ionia High School, let us express our appreciation to the community, not merely in empty words, but in future successes in meeting and dealing intelligently with the common tasks of life. 21 —Wayne Dreger VALEDICTORY Friends: We, as Seniors stepping forth from class work into the world of adults, find ourselves face to face with challenges much more difficult than those existing in predepression days. Puzzling as these challenges are, they are not to be dreaded, but rather accepted cheerfully as our only means of social and personal salvation. Despite all of the talk about the depression, our greatest problem is still not an economic one, but a realization that we have personality to build, a life-long job in itself. As the poet said, “We are faulty—Why not? We have time in store. We are rough-hewn—nowise polished.” The foundation upon which we must build is courage. It will be no easy task to keep up our courage these days. It will be a fight all of the way along. People older and more experiencd than we are have given up in these days of chaos. As young people with high hopes, we shall find it harder to bear up under the strain of frequent disappointments. If we have the intellectual honesty to admit to ourselves the exact measure of the obstacles confronting us, we will be much better equipped to surmount them than if we try to deceive and comfort ourselves by saying we have no problems at all. Upon this basis of courage, our entire personality will be erected, with intellectual expansion as mortar. Now, more than ever before, the world needs people who are ever driving ahead to better things. To fulfill th s need, we must keep on growing mentally. Our courage will act as the force that propels us onward. It cannot let our minds stagnate in the montony of daily routine. Not only will it be easy to lose our desire for learning, but it will also be easy to feel that we can no longer learn. This is a dangerous theory and untrue, for Thorndike tells us that adults can learn as well as adolescents. All we need do is reach out and accept that which is offered to us. An expanding intellect is to personality as mortar is to a brick wall. It adds strength and is the power which holds portions of the whole together. Next, the parts of our wall, i. e., our personality, must be selected. The first stone we lay will be that denoting our desire to rise above mediocrity. The world no longer needs nor wants people who are unskilled or inefficient, as that field is now too crowded. Neither does it want those who try for the top positions in one step and who, if they get there at all, have not the initiative to stay. What it does 22 want are vital, ambitious workers willing to work from the lowest to the highest positions. This willingness on our part will be our best weapon with which to compete for our jobs with experienced laborers. We may do good work on our economic problem by developing a richer character. In striving to rise above the average, we will be on the way to a solution of the practical problems of earning a livelihood. After the stones of ambition are in place, we can turn our attention to the development of the quality of understanding and tolerance. Emphasis on the latter would likely do much to lessen the tension between classes that is causing much of the difficulty today. We are told that we are living in the midst of a transitional period, comparable to the Renaissance or the Industrial Revolution. We realize that we should prepare ourselves to meet these changes intelligently. Tolerance in any personality should be a means of getting ready to confront a changing world. One cannot expect to anticipate all problems that may arise in this world of flux and change. It is steadying to remember that life is not a theoretical problem to be solved, but is rather a series of concrete situations to be met. Robert Browning tells us how this should be done. ‘Then welcome each rebuff That turns earth’s smoothness rough, Each sting that bids nor sit nor stand but go! Be our joys three parts pain! Strive, and hold cheap the strain; Learn, nor account the pang; dare, never grudge the throe!” 23 —Hazel Scholtens SALUTATORY The class of ’35 salutes you and welcomes you. It is our sincerest desire that every one of you will feel that you are one of us. Some of you have trained and taught us; many of you are a part of the traditions which we have attempted to follow and honor; many are parents of graduates or future graduates of our high school. We all have a common bond in our appreciation and love for this institution. Today we are fused into one. To the parents, we express the gratitude now, at last, fully realized. Not only have you given us life itself, but also the counsel, the encouragement, and the desire necessary to surmount its trials and reap its rewards. Without you we are lost. To the faculty, we extend our hands in friendship and appreciation. The labors of our studies are forgotten; the results, we believe will be remembered; the im-measureable benefits will always be evident. We know how tolerant you have been when we lacked interest, how carefully you have explained and solved many of our difficulties, how you have solaced us in disappointment and shared our joys in triumph. We hope you are happy to see us complete our course and sorry to see us depart. We leave with you our deepest respect and most hearty friendship. On this class day, we are reluctant to think of what we should be if we were thrown into the world without the preparation given us. For making our graduation possible, we are grateful to the school administration. We have been given our opportunity, the future will decide how well we may have deserved it. Soon we shall join the ranks of the alumni, adding to them one of the largest classes in Ionia’s history and swelling their number to approximately two thousand. We feel honored to be graduated from a school which has become noted for its high standards in scholarship, athletics, forensic work, and music, because of their various successes. We have endeavored to carry on the traditions they have established and always maintained. If we have succeeded in adding anything worthwhile to our school, as they did, we are gratified with our efforts. This day marks more than the culmination of our efforts. The achievement of the school in graduating another class and the success of our parents in giving us the best in high school training is now a reality. It is not merely our day, it is yours, too. You have given and we have received. We shall do our best to prove deserving. Since you have been so essential to our success, we are truly happy to have an opportunity to express our deep gratitude. We invite you, today and always, to share our joys. 24 —Arthur Mann PROPHECY Twenty-five years has elapsed since the graduates of 1935 left the historical building of Ionia. We left with a mixed feeling of gladness and remorse to further fit ourselves for our several places in the world. It was in 1960 with a happy feeling that I came in contact with all of my old classmates. As I was working for a newspaper syndicate, I was assigned to cover a story of the formation of a new city in the southern part of the country that had been named “Newville.” At once I decided to make a hurried airplane trip to this community. We were soaring around a small town. We went lower and lower for we were going to land. The airport, I learned later, had been constructed by an old classmate, Wilson Rochester. Three men came rushing to the plane as soon as we had stopped. The men whirled the plane around, and as I was helped out of the plane, the pilot instructed the chief mechanic, Harold Signs, to check the motor as he was re leave early in the morning. I heard several people talking, and I thought I recognized their voices. As they came nearer. I realized that they were five old classmates, Edward Brown, Stuart Brock, Roland Heim, Carl Higgins, and the mayor of the city, Carl Groening, who had formed a reception committee. Carl told me that the new city should have been called “Class of ’35” as there are so many members of that class living there. I asked him where the telegraph office was, and he said he would take me there. Immediately we were in the telegraph office, preparing to wire the paper ab:ut the strange setting, and there I saw two other classmates, Jane Hoy and Star Miles, who were taking complete charge of the office. As we turned to leave, we met more clasrmates, Hermene Arnold and Jean Curtis, who were running cne of the mos! fa.hionr.ble dress shops in town. I then began search ng for a hotel. At last I saw a mammoth sign, “Newville Hotel.’ I stopped, and was very much surprised to see that the proprietor was William Carbaugh. He began relating the good times that we had at cld I. H. S. Mr. Caibaugh told me that there was a community banquet in the dining rocm and that everyone was invited, and urged Mr. Groening and me to attend the affair. The Jennings Jazz Boys were furnishing the rhythm for the banquet. In the orchestra I recognized Harley Bricker, who was slipping into the hearts of the ladies all over the country with his slide trombone. Next I saw a friend who had always hoped to reach higher levels and to have people gaze with awe and marvel at his achievement. Harold Clark is now an exhibition tight-wire performer, advertising the durability of the products of the Lem-mien. Bliss and Schmidt Wire Company. I was next privileged to meet a renowned discoverer, Robert Dunnett. Mr. Dunnett is owner of one of the largest dairy farms in the United States. On this farm he grows Mexican Jumping beans which he feeds to his cattle, so that instead of getting milk in eight and ten-quart quantities, he gets butter in pound and pound and one half cakes. 25 I learned that Russell Hoople and Russell Anderson were proprietors of one of the largest paint and wall-paper stores in Newville, and that Floyd Brand, Delbert Lemke, and Roger Monger were associated with them in the business. The program of the evening began and I was forced to postpone my quizzing until later. Jane Ann Rather and Vivian Snyder were the first singers of the evening, followed by Bessie Jimos, who sang her own composition. Celestine Imus followed with a talk to the ladies regarding “Troubles in the Home. ’—I gathered that she knew from experience. A toe dance was given by Helen Terkos and Louise Hoy. Talks were given by Mary Jean Shaw and Sam Glossi, both physical instructors of the Dairy City High School, on “Physical Care of the Child. ’ The program finished with a duet by Hilda Macholl and Roxie Luz, playing piccolos. After this enjoyable program, refreshments were served by Violet Lewis, Beatrice Haney, June Anderson and Ruth Howard. Thus the curtain fell on one of the most enjoyable evenings that I had experienced in twenty-five years. I retired with the rest, only to awaken in the morning to meet again old faces and talk of old times. I was walking down the main avenue when I saw Jack Gierman, who told me that he was chief of police, and asked me if I didn t want to visit the jail. 1 consented, and we started on our way. As the jail was in a remote end of town, we had to pass the majority of the business places of the town. I saw a sign, “BEAUTY SHOPPE,” and after inquiring, found out that it was operated by Marie Dickout and Hazel Scholtens, and that they were assisted by Vera Sessions, Frances Marker, and Bernice Sage. Chief Gierman told me that the next store, a ladies’ cloth ng store, was owned and operated by Gwendolyn Schadler and Marcilene Signs. “The clerks,” Chief said, “were Clara Rook, Lillian Ward, Dona Lee Whitesides, Helen Wheaton and Olive Yeomans.” We next went by the court house, and I marveled at the beautiful landscape. Chief Gierman said that it was the work of Verncr Vogt, and that Arthur Selleck and Charles Foreman had made the plans for the mammoth building. We were now at the jail. We passed through one large iron gate end little did I realize that beyond the other was another old classmate, Leroy Bennett, who, by the way, was Chief Gierman’s first deputy. Another clasmate, Paul Crane, was sitting at a table talking over a telephone. Later Paul said, “We three comprise the whole police force, with the exception of two night watchmen, Wayne Dreger and Richard Dumont.” Chief Gierman explained that only a small police force was needed because of the law-abiding spirit which prevailed in the community. He attributed th's to the fact that most of the leaders in the community belonged to the class of ’35. Mr. Crane asked me if I would be at Newville Rock Gardens in Stone Court to see the fight between William “Wild Cat” Wilder and Ford “One Punch” Loucks for the world’s heavyweight championship. The money from the sale of tickets to this fight would be used for the purchase of guinea pigs for the Quaglia Experimenting Station. Mr. Crane added that Arthur Mann was to be the referee, and Dr. Helen Marsh was to be at the ring-s:de. Dr. Marsh has several trained nurses 26 who will also be present, Dorcas Steele, Rena Gould, Dorothy Edlin, and Kathryn Hawley. I began to feel a bit hungry, and asked Mr. Crane for the location of a good restaurant. Mr. Crane directed me down the street where 1 saw a sign, “DINE AT DYKE’S.” I walked into the restaurant and saw another calssmate, Donna Dyke, who was the proprietoress. Virginia Flanders, Frederic Simmons and Louise Eckert were busily serving meals. Sitting in the booth next me were Mary Badder and Harriett Baker, who informed me that they were in the confectionery business. I learned later that the Pulsipher-Patrick confectionery just across the street was running them keen competition. With her arms full of books and with the air of a dignified teacher, Jane Wilson was walking up the street. I caught up with her, and Miss Wilson told me that she was principal of the Newville High School, and that four other classmates, Frances Ostrander, Margery Stewart, Doris Sible, and Agnes May Haynes, were teachers there. We parted and as I proceeded down the avenue, I noticed a sign, “IF ITS MOORES YOU EAT ITS MOORE’S YOU WANT.” I went closer and saw that Evelyn Moore was also in business. She was owner of the largest creamery in Newville. I stopped and chatted for a wh le, then continued my interesting tours through town. “THEY BLOOM BEAUTIFULLY AT BLUEMLY’S.” After inquiring I found out that Nila Bluemly had the reputation of having the most up-to-date flower shop in the state. The last sign that I saw was one of special interest. “NEED REPAIRING FOR LESS? TRY NIELSEN AND ELLIS’S.” I went inside the shop and saw Spencer Nielsen and Robert Ellis, owners of an auto repairing garage. They told me that phyllis Willaman was the owner of a large automobile agency and Charles Campbell was now known, because he had been in so many accidents, as the crash king, (not the crush) and was Phyllis’s head salesman. I also learned that the most modern shoe shop for ladies in town was owned by Esther Mundt, and that Rozella Hallett, Lenore Hoople and Eva Gaut were the sales ladies. I inquired about Helen Callow, and they told me that she had taken up aviation very seriously and was -•oing well at it up in the air. I counted the friendships that I had a°ain made. I counted 91. As I remem-oered it, there were 93 in the class of ’35. Yes, I remembered I had not seen Elton McClow. I called up Chief Gierman and asked about him, but the Chief did not know, and I asked him to please locate Elton. Three days passed when a knock came at my door. It was Chief Gierman, and he had seme information regarding Mr. McClow. He stated that he was a valet for the king of one of the largest pygmy tribes in southern Africa. Mr. McClow stated that he had always heard that the big things in life came by first following the little things. After my pleasant visit in Newville, I returned to my newspaper work with new vigor and enthusiasm for having renewed every old friendship and recalled the happy memories of 1935. 27 —Charles Stout :: £3 ' } J 4. -a 4 £cl x s jgtt «n 4 z to w Iu9 4 as cr-f- 33 5 9 w-«W—’ .ii— 3“? lift U iC i| O----— y i 1—1 W -J-T fft t 28 CLASS POEM Now from this citadel of friends. We journey on a lonesome way; And all the varied paths that tend To separate us from today Can never fill the void we find. In leaving all our classes behind. The treasure found within these walls Cannot be weighed in Mammon terms; The friendships made within these halls A haven from our trials to turn. But off now with these solemn thoughts. To face a world and conquer there; To reach the goal that each has sought. And see our dreams of fortune fair. To travel through this forest cold. To reach our fortress, and there hold Our place among the world of peers With fading mem’ries of former years. —Donna Dyke 29 CLASS WILL We, the Exalted Seniors of the Ionia High School, of the City of Ionia, County of Ionia, and State of Michigan, being of sound mind and memory and conscious of our honored position, do make, publish, ana profess this to be our last will and testament. Namely: ARTICLE L To the Faculty and Board of Education, we confer our sincere appreciation for their cooperation during the last four years in helping us to secure a higher education. ARTICLE n. To our parents, we offer our humble gratitude for the sacrifices they have so freely given to help us attain our goal. ARTICLE HI. To the student body of the Ionia High School, we bestow as follows: To the Freshmen, we leave our spotless record as a fine example to follow. To the Sophomores, we leave our coat hooks in the lower halls (if you can find one vacant. To the Juniors, we leave the perseverance that made our class a success. ARTICLE IV. (Individual Bequests) We, Hermene Arnold and Jane Hoy, bequeath our lasting friendship to Isabelle Dun-nett and Pauline Gierman. May they stick as close as we have. I, Harold Clark, do leave my chatty conversation that wins the girls to Melvin Mann. I’ve had my day. I, Helen Terkos, do bestow my skill in tap and toe dancing to Marguerite Haskins to complete the programs at the school parties. I, Ford Loucks, will my sophisticated manner to La Verne Zanders. Always remember my motto: “Be nonchalant.” I, Gwendolyn Schadler, do will my ability to type with speed and accuracy to Mallory Wyman. I, Jack “Pinky” Gierman, do leave to Willis Jepson my beloved Whippet—I suggest a new motor, body, and tires, and it will be as good as new. I, Beatrice Haney, bequeath all my “Sub-Deb pages to Meta Wendland, also any other books she might use. I, Jane Ann Rather, do will my golden voice to Louise Peterson. I, Samuel Glossi, will to Meredith “Chicky” Martin my book on how to become a successful athlete. I, Hazel Scholtens, bestow on Margaret Dodes my superior mentality. May she use it to the best of her advantage. I, Spencer Nielsen, will my Fred Astaire dancing steps to John Whorley. I, Dorcas Steele, do bequeath my quiet nature to Mary Jo Weisgerber. I, Charles Jennings, will my winning smile to Harry Ronan. I, Margery Stewart, do bequest that my well-known ability to orate be bestowed on Billy Gayle. I, William Wilder, do leave to Mr. Smith all high school athletic equipment that I have collected in the last four years. I, Wilson Rochester, do request that my Senior picture be posted on a wall of the session to help beautify said room. ARTICLE V. Lastly, we appoint as sole administrator Mr. Smith, of this, our iast will and testament. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have affixed our seal, on this day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and thirty-five. Signed: The Senior Class of 1935 Charles Campbell, Notary Public 30 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Eileen Adams Wii.is Jepson Bert Richardson William Allen Leslie Johnson Glenn Ries Beverly Benedict Walter Kirchen Kenneth Ritenburg Barbara Bennet Douglas LaDue Ralph Robinson Eugenia Boltz Leo Lake Roger Robinson Lorene Bowers Particia Lampkin Kenneth Rowley Elwood Brake, Jr. Albert Lemke Ruth Rowley Gerald Burns Harold Lemke Elaine Ruehs Gara Caine Lawrence Lemmen Charles Rushford Rhoda Chapman Elizabeth List Velma Schipper Dorothy Cobb Leon Lockwood Helen Mae Schlernitzauer Richard Craft John Lombard Madeline Schmidt Katherine Dolphin Hazel McDonald Beryl Setchfield Ella Mae Donaldson Gordon McGee Ethel Seybold Gilbert Eckert Melvin Mann Leland Seybold Ray Elliott Marvin Marshall Jack Shoemaker Donald Faulkner Lillian Martin Richard Shook Doromy Fehrlen Rayburn Mason Vernon Smith Frank Fisher Maxine Matthews Viola Stanton Marie Fox Peter Michalczuk Dorothy Stevens Robert French Charlotte Mnler James Thatcher Lola Gee Donald Munn Louis Wagner Arlene Gladding Mildred Nelson Frances Wakefield Alfred Gonneua Shirley Nelson Kenneth Ward Anna Hahn James Nimz William Webster Gaylord Hausserman Gertrude Pearce Mary Jo Weisgerber Maxine Herron Robert Perry Meta Wendland Alfred Horrocks Wilson Perry Thomas Westbrook Vinnie Hoppough Louise Peterson John Whorley Dorothy Humphrey Louise Petrie Alice Williams Victoria Ingvartsen Ashley Phelps Mallory Wyman Vera Jackson Earl Platt Virginia ick At last we had reached the height, or so we thought, in September, 1932, when our class enrolled as Freshmen. Certainly we considered ourselves far above the Junior High students. Although there was no class organization that year, two important activities were sucessfully undertaken by the class as a unit. They were the Freshman Party, given in October, and the annual Freshman Picnic at Crystal Lake. When we entered the Senior High as Sophomores, in 1933, we organized and elected the following officers: Leon Lockwood, Jr., president; Elizabeth List, vice-president; Dorothy Fehrlen, secretary; and Marie Fox, treasurer. Miss Shoen and Mr. Prentice acted as our class sponsors. Our activities in that year were limited, but our Junior year was looked forward to with enthusiasm. In 1934 we organized an active class, electing the following as class officers: William Webster, president; John Lombard, vice-president; Elizabeth List, secretary; and Elwood Brake, Jr., treasurer. With the able assistance of our sponsors. Miss Breidenstein and Mr. Ayers, we successfully sponsored various school parties and the most important social event, the Junior-Senior Prom. Now we look forward to our final year in Senior High with high hopes, for we anticipate our part in carrying out the many Senior activities which await us. —Elizabeth List 33 34 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Robert Allen Pauline Gierman Kathleen Orser Helen Anderson Leonard Ginebaugh Lucille Otto Da Verne Avery Marie Glossi Alfred Palmer William Barrows Mando Gonnella Gordon Panney Karl Barker Dorothy Gott Dona Id Pearce Robert Bcckhorn Edsel Haney Gordon Ransom Dorothy Bice Wilhelmina Hahn Lowell Raymor Edward Bieri Blanche Hallett Lawrence Read DeVilo Bishop Edgar Harkness Marion Richardson Elmira Blow Margarette Haskins Clifford Roohe Wesley Blow Joe Hasman Harry Ron an Madelyn Boyd Marilyn Hazzard Dale Rosecrance Elizabeth Brock Robert Hazzard Donald Roush Elwin Brown Ersa Mae Heilman Mary Jean Rowley Donald Campbell Selma Heim Dale Sage Donald Carpenter Ruth Helmes Theodore Sattler Waynetta Castle Lorene Higbee Bill Scheid Eleanor Chamberlain Robert Hogan Mary Scheiern Margaret Chance Neva Holcomb Frank Sdhneider Pearl Chapman Reva Holcomb Donald Seiler Betty Chase Hazel Hoople Winston Setchfleld Fred Clark Beulah Hoople Winthrop Setchfleld William Coates Norris Horrocks Fred Sheaffer Nevene Coe Mary Margaret Howard Helen Shoen Merle Comer Merle Hoy Ruth Sible Hazel Connor Ardis Humphrey Herman Smith Murl Connor Thelma Humphrey Robert Smith Eleanor Cottrell Gladys Ingvartsen Maxine Smith Nadine Dancer Dale Jepson Marion Smith Betty Danner Frederick Johnson Lillian Stahl Donna Decker Helen Johnson Harold Stanke Louise Dixon Mary Johnson Naomi Stedman Margaret Dodes Rudolph Johnson Paul Stewart Herman Dreger Willis Johnson Elnora Tafel Paul Dreger Gaylord Lake Ferdinand Tafel Isabelle Dunnett Rex Lelamd Margaret Tafel Dale Edlin Isabelle McBrayne Mildred Thornton William Erridge Charles McMellen Fred Th waites Alvah Face Bruce McPherson Mary Ashton Tuttle Jack Faude Maxine Mason Jane Wagner Elizabeth Foreman Melvin Marshall Elaine Wanamaker Fred French Meredith Martin Evelyn Wheeler Vernon Gallop Geraldine Maitthews Maynard White Esther Galloway Jean Meisling Charles Wilder Ruth Gallagher Marie Miller Vivian Wilson Irma Garrett Max Misner Donald Witzel Genevieve Gates Maxine Mitchell Richard Wolverton Nola Gaut Howard Nash Robert Wolverton Billy Gayle Dorothy Nelson Ruth Woodard Thomas Gee George Nichols La Verne Zanders Mildred Gibbs Lorraine Ogden Harold Zeigler Near the end of the 1934 school year, our class looked back on the three years of Junior High with satisfaction. We had seen the beginning of the Student Council and aided its success with capable officers. On the shoulders of the class were also heaped numerous laurels from Dramatic Club activities, sports and speech contests. As a whole, the Freshman class of ’34 was one of the liveliest groups in several years. Our entrance and first semester at Senior High was not so marked or flashy as our previous career had been up to this point. The class did not organize, as different activities interfered, but with the help of Miss Shoen and Mr. Prentice, our class sponsors, most of our time was spent in “coping with the elements,” namely, our new subjects. Still, we have the will. and. as Virgil says. “ Fortune helps the bold.” so. to those who are concerned, you may rest assured that the Junior Class of '36 and the graduating class of '37 will not be found wanting in the old “pep, vim and vigor.” 35 —William Gayle PAGING THE PROM Amid the whirl of senior activities, the Junior-Senior Prom holds an unrivalled place. Combining as it does the prestige of an established custom and the glamour of a prominent social event, the party offers a fitting climax to the year’s social calendar. As the Prom is presented just before graduation, it is in the nature of a farewell, with the Juniors acting as hosts to their upperclassmen. All the features of the Junior parties through the year culminate in this affair, and every chairman of a Junior committee strives to surpass his former efforts. To this end, the decorations are ingenious in conception and creation; the refreshments attain both quantity and quality; the orchestra catches the mood and plays gay, lilting melodies or tender, rhythmical refrains. The entertainment turns the spotlight on the talent most popular during the previous year, and from the gracious reception at the door to the parting strains of a haunting theme song, the evening represents perfection in its line. Throughout the bustle and hustle that has surrounded the preparations for the series of school parties, all thoughts are really aimed towards the Mecca. Each bit of experience that can be added to the suggestions on how to stage a successful party is carefully stored until the time of the Prom. Then too, the main reason for Junior parties at all is to enable them to finance a glamorous function at the close of the year. Discussions as to what dress one shall wear, or with whom one shall go, color the conversation of the girls long before the snow is off the ground —nor are the boys as unconscious of the significance of the event as they would like one to believe. So every year a Prom is staged. Every year its creators reflect with just pride that this Prom surpasses any other in all the school’s history. So, in 1935, the Juniors plan their Prom for June seventh, and intend that it shall be the most distinguished and original Prom ever devised by anxious committees. 36 ORCHESTRA At the head of all musical activities of the school is the Ionia High School Orchestra. During the past year, it has made several appearances, furnishing music at the 4-H Club, the County Institute, the Senior Play, and the Commencement exercises. The members in their respective places are—the first violins: Dorothy Gott, Earl Barker. Bryce Courter, Leo Lake, Ardis Humphrey. Dorothy Humphrey, Bert Richardson, Alice Beard; second violins: Winston Churchill, Donald Bigsby, Mallery Wyman, Naomi Popendick, Thelma Humphrey, Alice Hoy, Richard Smith; clarinet: Robert Wolverton, William Whitesides; saxophones: Dale Rosecrance, James Minier; trombone, Harold Ziegler, Robert Todd. Mark Hoppough; bass: Leon Lockwood, Charles Jennings; trumpet; Armando Quaglia, Richard Dumont, John Whorley, Celestine Imus, Donald Campbell, Robert McKendry; piano: Mary Margaret Howard, Doris Rosecrance, Doris Rubach; flute: Spencer Nielsen; horn: William Webster; drums: Wilson Rochester. The trumpet quartet has held a prominent place in connection with these various activities. The members of the group include Armando Quaglia, Leon Lockwood, Donald Campbell, and Charles Jennings. Mr. Weed, instructor of music, has spent much of his time with the orchestra, which is classed as a school subject, and the result is a musical organization that is a credit to the school. —Richard Dumont 38 BAND The band has progressed spendidly this year, although the membership has been somewhat smaller than in former years. Its main appearances during the year have been at the football and basketball games. It will also play a prominent part in the class day exercises. rhere are many members among the graduating Seniors who leave vacant positions: Russell Hoople, Armando Quaglia, Charles Campbell, Wilson Rochester, Charles Jennings, Richard Dumont, Harley Bricker, Spencer Nielsen and Celestine Imus. However, Mr. Weed has many recruits to fill these vacancies, and under his directorship there is promise that the Ionia High School band will continue to rank high among the better school bands. Mr. Weed, our new instructor of music, is the director of this organization and during the year has assembled a fine group of musicians in the band. —Armando Quaglia DANCE ORCHESTRA Another very interesting and enjoyable extra-curricular activity is the high school dance orchestra. This organization furnishes the music for the school parties. The membership during the past year included the following: Harley Bricker, trombone; Kenneth Ritenberg, clarinet; Dale Rosecrance, saxophone; Armando Quaglia, first trumpet; Richard Dumont and Donald Campbell, second trumpet; Charles Jennings, bass; Harold Zeigler, trombone; Leon Lockwood, piano; and Wilson Rochester, drums. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Weed, director of music, this group has proved a popular attraction at the social functions of the school. 39 —Wilson Rochester SPOTLIGHT From a small, two column collection of news items in 1931 to the well-organized, smoothly running unit of today—that is the undetailed history of the growth of the Spotlight, Senior High's news organ. With the graduation of the entire original staff in 1933, the work was continued by a new staff of 23 Seniors and Juniors. In 1934 came the graduation of the Senior members, and the Juniors were left to carry on. The staff was revised, new departments instituted, editors chosen, and typists appointed. Straight stories, features, columns, and editorials were turned out, and the purpose of the paper—to acquaint students and townspeople with school activities, organizations, and “inner life,” and to give those students interested in journalism an opportunity to realize the basic fundamentals of newspaper writing—was accomplished. Co-Editors, Hermene Arnold and Jane Hoy; Literary Editors. Jane Wilson, Spencer Nielsen, Donna Dyke; Columnists, Bessie Jimos, Margery Stewart, Jane Ann Rather; Sports Writers, Elton McOlow, Charles Campbell, William Wilder; Reporters, Doris Sible, Vera Sessions; Typists, Gwndolyn Schadler, Marie Dick-out; Faculty Adviser, Miss Burke. —Jane Hoy 40 BOYS' GLEE CLUB Among the activities which have been reorganized in the past year is the Boys Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Loucks. This organization has been in existence for many years, and in spite of a two years’ lapse, much progress has been made in this field of music. The first meeting was well attended with an enrollment of about thirty'five members. However, due to the fact that some of the boys were not able to attend regularly, the club was reorganized into a double quartet. This included first tenors, Wilson Rochester and Harold Signs; second tenors, Arthur Mann and Russell Hoople; baritones, Wayne Dreger and Robert Ellis; bass, Russell Anderson and Harold Clark. A quartet was also organized for the purpose of singing popular songs. Wilson Rochester, Russell Hoople, Wayne Dreger and Russell Anderson comprised this group. After many weeks of diligent practice, the boys made their first appearance with the Girls Chorus at a concert given in the Church of Christ, Sunday evening, April 28. As a final activity, the boys, who were all Seniors, appeared with the Girls Chorus in both the Class Day and the Commencement exercises. —Russell Hoople GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB For years a prominent club in high school, the Girls’ Glee Club resumed its activities in 1934-35. This organization, which furnished choral training for students, met weekly and presented a Spring concert at the Church of Christ and took part in the Commencement program. For the first time in its history, the clab required tryouts for membership. Those who qualified were Beverly Benedict, Jean Darling, Donna Dyke, Helen Eddy, Marie Fox, Ruth Gallagher, Dorothy Gott, Mary Margaret Howard, Dorothy Humphrey, Eunice Imus, Bessie Jimos, Hazel McDonald, Shirley Nelson, Marian Richardson, Ruth Rowley, Doris Sible, Mary Ashton Tuttle, Mary Jo Weisgerber, and Katherine Dolphin. From these. Miss Loucks appointed Mary Margaret Howard and Dorothy Gott, librarians; Marian Richardson and Marie Fox, attendance officers. As a branch ot the club, a Sextette was formed, which made appearances at the Ladies’ Literary Club and the Teachers’ Institute. It was comprised of Jane Ann Rather, Marie Fox, Vivian Snyder, Margery Stewart, Ruth Gallagher and Helen Marsh. Miss Loucks, supervisor of music, is the sponsor of both the Glee Club and the Sextette. 41 —Marie Dickout F. F. A. The local chapter, Number 140, of Future Farmers of America, a member of the national organization of boys engaged in vocational agriculture, received its charter in December. Twenty-five members received the formal Green-hand initiation from the St. John’s degree team. Early in the year the club put on an all-school party to raise funds for the year. Among its other activities were a very successful Parents’ and Sons’ banquet at which Professor B. A. Walpole, professor of agricultural education at M. S. C., gave a fine talk; the initiation of a group of boys from Sheridan and Ionia; and the annual picnic in June. Officers were elected for both semesters. Those of the last part of the year were John Whorley, president; Donald Roush, vice-president; Paul Crane, secretary; Theodore Sattler, treasurer; Frederic Simmons, reporter; and Kenneth Ward, sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Prentice, Smith-Hughes agricultural instructor, acts as the chapter adviser. —Frederic Simmons 42 DECLAMATIONS Although learning a declamation is compulsory in the ninth and tenth grades, after the first eliminations, it is regarded as an extra-curricular activity. Those in the inter-school contest this year were—for the Junior High: Virginia Douglas, Max Misner, and Catherine Rumisek; for the Senior High: Charles Wilder, William Gayle, and Mary Margaret Howard. Charles Wilder won first place with “A Plea for Cuba” by Thurston, and William Gayle second place with “America's Appointment with Destiny” by Glenn Frank. Mr. Thompson and Miss Breidenstein, ninth and tenth grade English teachers, were the sponsors. Ionia was host, April 19, to a sub-district contest, at which Dr. Roy Hamilton, Chairman of English at Alma College, judged. Charies Wilder again placed first for the second year, and will represent the sub-district at the Grand Rapids district contest. Jane Wilson ORATORY Probably one of the most important and interesting phases of the forensic field is that of oratory, in which Ionia had three outstanding entrants in the local contest March 4, 1935. Margery Stewart gave the oration, “Can The World Keep Peace?” The second speaker was Jane Ann Father, who presented “A Challenge Comes to Youth.” The title of the third oration, delivered by Spencer Nielsen, was “We Build The Ladder By Which We Climb.” Margery Stewart and Spencer Nielsen won first and second place, respectively. In the sub-district contest which was held at the Jefferson school April 12, 1935, Ionia’s representative won second place. —Bessie Jimos EXTEMPORE SPEAKING Among the newer fields of speech arts which have become popular in Senior High is that of extempore speaking. It is an extra-curricular activity which allows a contestant one hour of preparation upon the subject drawn, after which he gives his speech, with or without notes. Jane Wilson, I .awrence Read, and Arthur Mann competed in the local contest, March 4, with their respective subjects dealing with peace and Woodrow Wilson. Arthur Mann won with the subject, “How World Peace Can Be Maintained,” and also won first place in the sub-district. Arthur has participated in extempore speaking since his Sophomore year, winning all local contests during this period, so much is expected of his entrance into the district contest at Grand Rapids. —Bessie Jimos DEBATING Debating this year assumed a new importance as the number of students interested showed a decided increase as compared with those of the last two years. The question debated was based upon equalization of educational opportunity by annual federal grants. Those on the afrirmative team were Margery Stewart, Arthur Mann, William Carbaugh, and Spencer Nielsen. Those to debate on the negative team were Donna Dyke, Jane Wilson, William Webster, and Bessie Jimos. Other students who were interested but did not debate were Paul Stewart, William Gayle, Rudolph Johnson, and Harry Ronan. Mr. Harris, public speaking instructor, coached both teams. Debates were held twice with the Belding teams, and the Ionia teams also debated with each other at Muir and Clarksville. •—Margery Stewart 43 G. A. A. The Girls’ Athletic Association resumed its activities under the supervision of Miss Fox and Miss Hunt. The officers elected were Hermene Arnold, president; Kathryn Hawley, vice-president; Donna Dyke, secretary; Jean Curtis, treasurer. A constitution was drawn up, and for the first time the membership was restricted. The girls were active in promoting sports, by football “pep” skits and by the sale of hot-dogs at the fairgrounds and paddle-pops in basketball season. Girls’ basketball and indoor baseball were also provided under the sponsorship of Miss Fox and Miss Jones. Ten girls attended W. A. A. basketball day at M. S. C. The social functions have been the Hallowe’en and St. Patrick’s parties at the Jefferson, a basketball frolic, and a moon-light hike on April 26. —Doris Sible 44 SOCIAL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 4—We gasp at stght of fresh interiors on opening day. 7—Adios, Mr. Siders—what red eyes you have, girls! 17—spotlight's first publication—novel plan of female co-editors. 22—Ionia defeats Hastings 19-0 in the gridiron opener. 28—st. Johns goes down before Ionia’s “huskies” to score of 19-0. OCTOBER 6—Lowell surrenders after a football seige of six years, 13-7. 15— Welcome, Mr. Ayers — may you find peace in your classes. 24— The Carioca featured at G. A. A. Thanksgiving party. 25— 26—Ah-hah! The worm turns; teachers attend classes while students enjoy themselves. 26— Grid boys bring back victory from Mt. Pleasant. NOVEMBER 10—Ionia meets its Waterloo in football with Greenville, 6-0. 16— Farmers teach city slickers the ups and downs of the social world—F. F. A. Frolic. 29- 30—Thanksgiving vacation—with time to recover from indigestion. 30— Older (??) boys learn few pointers at Conference. How were the potatoes, Robert? DECEMBER 14—Basketball victory at Belding—why so many Ionia girls? 21—Merging of various talents in Christmas program at Church of Christ. 21-Jan. 2—Christmas vacation—Jan Garber fans visit him at Grand Rapids. 28—Alumni overwhelm Seniors and their guests at Senior-Alumni party. JANUARY 2—Lots of new and shiny leaves at school opening. Turned over the day before. 4—New Year in sports is started right. Defeat Lake Odessa 3-23. 9—The “I want to be happy” atmosphere, successfully created by Mr. Schnitzler, proves contagious. 11—Emerson gym witnesses G. A. A. cooling chili. Boys have their “bout” at Jefferson. 24- 25—Bluebooks 2c apiece—bargain 3 for 5c. To be well filled! 25— Exit Seniors from sponsorship of all-school party whirl. Music, music everywhere. 31—Girls enviously watch Ag boys depart for Lansing. 45 FEBRUARY 1— Where, oh where, have our classes gone? To an Ag. and science exhibit at East Lansing, teacher dear. 4—Ye present laboring staff of said book chosen. Congratulations, Jane! 8— Teachers listen! Students celebrate! County Institute! 9— Chosen few of G. A. A. royally entertained by W. A. A. at Lansing. 25—Call for senior rings—call for senior rings! MARCH 1—Master declaimer, Charles Wilder, and charming orator Marge Stewart, win local forensic contest. 8—Juniors step into social lime-light with shamrocks and— shamrocks. 8—Chemistry classes cool their brows at Ice-plant. 19—Penny Baker visits assembly through the personage of Dr. Walpole. 22-31—Spring vacation— a young man’s (or should we say boy’s) fancy turns to poetry. APRIL 12—Ionia still holds ground in sub-district forensic contest. 19—Batter up Nine’s first meet of season with Portland (9-8 Portland’s favor). 22— News staff sports new pins. 23— Stop watches out — sprinters on mark — Saranac 48, Ionia 49. 24— The annual rush is on! Where’s the staff—where’s the material? Ah-huh, organized at last! MAY 8—School party—ALL Seniors out! Prom at stake. 7—Sweets for the sweetest—on Bobby—all the time. 10—More dresses torn—more shoes ruined—another school party. 17— Speaking of second childhood—Seniors present Growing Pains.” 18— Regional track meet. Strut your stuff, boys—the girls are watching! 29—A-a-and another school party. Good practice for the Prom, kids! 7—Billows of silk, chiffon and organdy swish at Junior-Senior Prom. 10—Autograph, please—Annuals arrive from press! 14—Sweet reward—cast and committees celebrate—Senior play party. 10 — Beginning of the end — Baccalaureate at Church of Christ. 17—Faculty plays hosts to Seniors—Reception at Rathers! 19— Seniors in best bib and tucker — exclusive party at Country Club. 20— Class orators do themselves proud—annual exposition and feed. 21— We cross the Rubicon—Seniors receive diplomas from 46 FIRST ROW: Willis Jepson, Edward Brown, Ford Loucks, Jack Glcrman, Wilson Rodhester, Glenn Ries, Sam Glos i, Frank Fisher, Donald Campbell. SECOND ROW: Manager Ray Allen, Alfred Gonedla, Bill Scheid, La. Verne Zanders, Charles Campbell, Spencer Nielsen, Melvin Mann, James Nimz, William Wilder, Manager Elton McClow. THIRD ROW: Mr. Smith, Leroy Bennett, Meredith Martin, Vernon Smith, William Caxbaugh, John Whorley, Robert Ellis, Fred French, John Lombard, Coach Albaugrh. FOOTBALL The 1934 football team started the season seriously handicapped when Mr. Smith, faculty manager of athletics, announced that the high school field was unfit for practice. The problem was solved when the Academy High School decided to abandon football. giving the squad the use of the fairgrounds. After two weeks of hard practice, Ionia was ready for its first game. Hastings, a top heavy favorite after holding Battle Creek to a close score the week before, was beaten 19-0. Ionia scored on a run by Zanders and passes from Wilder to Brown and Campbell. The squad journeyed to St. Johns for their next encounter, a little over-confident. After a listless first half in which many scoring opportunities were spoiled by penalties, Ionia finally came to life and scored three touchdowns to equal the previous week’s score of 19-0. Coach Albaugh put his squad through a hard week of blocking and tackling in preparation for the Lowell game. A large crowd turned out to see Ionia win its first game from Lowell in many years. But only after an uphill battle that saw Lowell score first on an intercepted pass and lead 7-0 at the half, was Ionia able to make good her expectations. The whole line worked as a unit and marched down the field with Campbell going over for the initial marker. Zanders scored soon later on a long run and a successful kick, making the score 13-7. Big1 Rapids was next on the schedule. They boasted having beaten every team they had played by at least 25 points, and were rated high. The blue and white squad held the Cardina’s scoreless the first half, but were in bad shape after having been pounded by a hard and fast charging Big Rapids line. The Big Rapid s players came back strong during the second half and scored three touchdowns to earn a 20-0 victory. This was Ionia's first defeat of the year, a hard blow to take. The second Conference game, with Alma, was fought on the local gridiron in a field of mud. The Ionia squad was out for revenge after tasting defeat the week before, and played fast, clean football to score a 12-0 victory. The first touchdown play was given the team by Coach Albaugh just before the opening kick-off, and Campbell fooled the Alma players by scoring on a sweeping reverse. In the second half Ionia again scored, the result of a pass to Zanders from Wilder. For the second time of the season Ionia was over-confident. They journeyed to Mt. Pleasant to play a team that had not, and did not. win a conference game. The Oilers were primed for the battle and at the half had succeeded in holding their opponents scoreless. The second half was almost over before Campbell intercepted a rass and ran about seventy yards for the lone marker and 7-0 Ionia victory. Ionia was now ready for their old rival, Belding. which became a Class B school last fall. The Blue and Whites marched down the field twice to lead 13-0 at the half. With the reserves in, Belding came to life and scored a touchdown; but the game soon ended and Ionia went home with a 13-7 victory on the records. The local eleven had hard luck the next week, when, without the services of Loucks and Glossi. Greenville scored on a blocked punt to win 6-0. At the end of the season, Sam Glossi was elected Captain of the All Conference Team by the coaches; Rochester and Campbell were placed on the second squad; Ries and Wilder received honorable mention. A banquet was given in honor of the team at the Green Gables, one of the speakers being Ralph Young, the Athletic Director at Michigan State. VARSITY POSITIONS RESERVES Donald Campbell . , . .Left End .... Meredith Martin Sam Glossi...............Left Tackle .... Vernon Smith Glenn Ries...............Left Guard . . . William Carbaugh Wilson Rochester . . . .Center...............Frank Fisher Leroy Bennett............Right Guard . . . William Coates jack Gierman.............Right Tackle . . . John Whorley Edward Brown.............Rignt End.............Robert Ellis Ford Loucks (Captain) . .Quarterback...............Bill Scheid William Wilder............ Charles Campbell . . .Left Half . . . . Willis Jepson La Verne Zanders . . .Right Half .... Spencer Nielsen Alfred Gonella............Full Back..............Melvin Mann —Charles Campbell 49 FIRST ROW: Donald Campbell, Ford Loucks, Meredith Martin, Willis Jepson, William Wilder. SECOND ROW: Sam Glossi, Charles Campbell, Elton McClow, Vernon Smith, L.a Verae Zanders. THIRD ROW: Mr. Smith, Manager Ray Allen, Howard Inman, Jack Gierman, Manager Spencer Nielsen, Coach Albaugh. BASKETBALL If victories alone made basketball players happy, the Ionia cagers would be a sad gathering, but fair competition and good sportsmanship delight any basketball team. The Ionia lads were victorious in football and looked forward to a successful season in basketball, but it just wasn’t in the bag for them to cop the glory in basketball. Although the Ionians dropped eight of thirteen contests to their opponents, they displayed good ability and fine teamwork, losing several games by slim margins. They tasted defeat at the hands of East Lansing in the first contest, but proceeded with a renewed spirit by winning three successive home games from Belding, Company H Reserves, and Lake Odessa. Strong quintets from Mount Pleasant and Greenville were victorious in the next two conflicts, winning by large margins. In return games with these two teams, the outcomes were uncertain until the last minutes of play, but Ionia lost both games by narrow margins. The strong Alma team, the Conference champion, defeated the Blue and Whites decisively, in two contests. The rangy lads from 50 AJma found little trouble in defeating the local squad and proceeded to claim victory over all other teams in the Conference. The first game of a two game series with St. Johns was won by Ionia, but St. Johns carried flying colors in the second contest and won after a hard fought battle. In a return game with Belding, Ionia was again victorious over its neighboring city. Charles Campbell, a veteran of the 1933-34 team, played as a regular for the entire first half of the season until he was graduated in February along with Jack Gierman, who saw some action throughout the first half of the season. Meredith Martin was brought up from the B team and ably fulfilled the vacancy left by Campbell. The members of the squad who will be graduated this June are Sam Glossi, William Wilder, Ford Loucks and Elton McClow. Coach Albaugh will build next year’s team around LaVerne Zanders, Meredith Martin, Donald Campbell, Willis Jepson and Vernon Smith, along with the entire “B” quintet. The scorebook shows that Ionia won five games and lost eight, but it does not express the underlying feeling. The Blue and Whte boys have a fighting spirit and love to win. This year their victorious desires were fulfilled in football and may be continued in baseball. We hope that basketball will step into the spotlight next year. RECORD OF THE 1934-35 BASKETBALL, TRAM Ionia 10 East Lansing 32 f 17 Belding 15 99 18 Co. H. Reserves 16 99 23 Lake Odessa 3 99 9 Mt. Pleasant 19 99 23 Greenville 42 99 24 Alma 47 ■i 18 St. Johns 16 99 9 Greenville 12 99 24 Mt. Pleasant 27 99 24 Belding 20 99 20 St. Johns 25 99 8 Alma 46 Total 227 Total 320 POSITION r. F.......................Glossi.......................Zanders L. F. ... .... Loucks . . . D. Campbell, Gierman C Inman........................McClow r. G.......................Wilder..................Jepson, Smith L. G.......................Martin...................C. Campbell —Elton McClow 51 FIRST ROW: Managers Rudolph Johnson and Clifford Roche. SECOND ROW: V.ernon Smith, William Webster, Ford Loucks, James Nimz, James Thatcher, William Coates. THIRD ROW: Lerov Banned Frank Fisher. Elton McClow, John Lombard, Donald Campbell, Willis Jepson. BACK ROW: John Whorley. William Wilder, Bruce McPherson. STANDING: Mr. Smith and Coach Albaugh. BASEBALL Coach Albaugh has called his 1935 baseball squad together and is beginning preparations for a long and difficult schedule that will begin here April 19, with Portland. 2nd base. Wilder, Webster; 3rd base. Thatcher. Jepson; L. field, Fisher, Campbell; S. stop, Loucks (C); C. field, McClow; 1st base, Smith: K. field, Rles, Bennett; Catcher, Nimz; Pitcher, Coates, Lombard, McPherson. April ID April 26 April 30 May 3 May 9 . May 10 May 17 May 21 May 24 May 29 May 31 June 1 June 4 June 8 BASEBALL SCHEDULE—1935 Portland ..........................Here Belding...........................There Lansing Eastern...................There Greenville.........................Here Lowell ...........................There Belding............................Here Portland..........................There St. Johns................... . Here Greenville........................There Lowell.............................Here St. Johns.........................There County Championship Game . . Here Lansing Eastern....................Here Six-B Plc.yoff —Elton McClow 52 TENNIS Though both boys’ and girls’ tennis for the past few years has been carried on more or less indifferently, this year a small schedule will be arranged, and tennis will again be numbered among the competitive inter-scholastic sports in Senior High. The boys’ team will consist of William and Charles Wilder, William Webster Bill Scheid, Harold Zeigler, Lawrence Lemmen, and Harley Bricker. Charles and William Wilder will represent Ionia in the regional meet at Cadillac. The team will be composed of those who win out in the intra-school tournament which any boy may enter. The girls who entered the elimination contest were Doris Sible, Jane Wilson, Donna Dyke, Lola Gee, Shirley Nelson, Mary Jo Weisgerber, Marilyn Hazzard, and Nila Bluemly. Although the results of these sets have not yet been determined, there is every indication that an excellent team will result. This activity, as well as golf, is under the supervision of Mr. Smith, who has general supervision of all high school sports. —Donna Dyke GOLF Many fellows reported for the Golf team this spring, and after a rather heated elimination, a team of James Thatcher, John Lombard, Willis Jepson. Charles Wilder,, and Ferdinand Tafel was chosen. Thatcher, Lombard and Jepson were veterans of the ’34 team. Few high schools have golf teams, but a schedule of home and away-from-home matches with Lansing Central, St. Johns, Portland and Hastings has been arranged. A successful team is expected as most of our men are experienced, and Thatcher and Lombard, as well as Jepson, have been shooting close to par. The first meet has been set for April 27, with Lansing Central coming to Ionia. Although they won the city championship last year, a close match is expected. After the regular schedule has been completed, the team will enter the Six B League Championships, and if a good showing is made, they will enter the Regional Tournament of the State Championship at Grand Rapids. 53 —John Lombard FIRST ROW: William Wilder, Charles Wilder, Armando Quagrlia, Coach Fisher. Andrew Stone. Mark Hoppough, El wood Brake. SECOND ROW: Mr. Smith, Rex Letand, Donald Roush, Meredfcth Martin, Leslie Johnson. Donlald Campbell. Spencer Nielsen. TRACK Coach Gary Fisher began the 1934 season with eight veterans and a sprinkling of promising material. The final line-up of the squad included Wilson Rochester, Charles Barkdull. Ray Allen, LaVerne Zanders, Spencer Nielsen, Fred Dean, Charles Campbell, William Coates. El-wood Brake, Leslie McMellen and William Wilder. The trackmen proved to be strong in dual meets, defeating Lowell for the first time in a number of years, and Saranac. They also won the County Track Meet. Ionia came through against Owosso, a Class A school, taking firsts in the 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, relay and high hurdles, and losing the meet by only a few points. At the Regional, stronger competition was met, and as a result, the team had to be satisfied with fourth place. Records were broken in almost every event. This year there are four veterans back and new material is plentiful. Although at the present time the school track is not available for practice, it is hoped that a new cinder track can be obtained along with the new football field, as track is rapidly becoming a popular spring sport. 54 — Charles Campbell H. M. MAYNARD Physician DR. A. E. COTTINGHAM Dentist DRS. C. G. AND H. L. WINCHELL Dentists DR. ROY C. LITNER Physician Surgeon l'WWVWWS WWWWWV VWWWW WWVNiVWWWWVWWVWVVWWV| DR. A. B. SWEET Dentist DR. CHANDLER HAIGHT Dentist Compliments of ELDRED AND GEMUEND Lawyers Compliments of DALE K. JEPSON Judge of Probate DR. F. M. MARSH DR. J. J. McCANN Physicians DR. R. R. WHITTEN Physician Compliments of MYERS FUNERAL HOME 201 East Main Compliments of WATT AND COLWELL Lawyers WITH ALL GOOD WISHES TO THE CLASS of 1935 State Savings Bank of Ionia Diamonds Jewelry Radios Compliments of DODGE COAL CO. 225 S. Hudson Compliments of H. K. CAMPBELL West End Druggist FULLER’S (2 Stores) Watches Furniture Refrigerators Compliments of Ionia Creamery Co. INCORPORATED All Dairy Products PASTEURIZED For Your Protection IONIA MICHIGAN OGILVIE AUTO CO. Authorized Ford Dealers 119 South Depot SHOEMAKER’S Groceries, Meats Dry Goods and Shoes Phone 188 302 E. Main TRIBUNE PRINTERY Printers For Folks Who Care Earl W. Seely 16 AAA WW WWWWWWWWVWWWW' WWWVWWVWWVWW It Pays To Attend A Good School Choose a vocation in which opportunities are limited only by Individual Ability. Demand college-level training—business, as well as other professions, expects it of you. The demand for untrained and half-trained help is small—the call for better-trained office assistants is greater than the supply. LANSING BUSINESS UNIVERSITY Ionia at Capitol Avenue Lansing, Michigan Sixty-eight years of service to employers of Central Michigan MARTIN STORES Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Compliments of LeVALLEY BEAUTY SHOPPE Phone 828 215 Rich St. IRELAND HARDWARE CO. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS of 1935 (Quality Store Compliments of SPENCER SERVICE Washington Steele NAAAAAAA HUSTEDS MARKET Meats and Groceries We Deliver Phone 488 455 E. Main Hardware, Stoves, Paints and Sporting Goods McNAMARA BROS. Drugs and Sodas Fountain Service VWA VWSA WNAAAAAAAAAA VW yVAA NAAAAAA. AAAAO AAAAAOAA AAAAAAAAA 17 WWSA AAA WWWWW VAUGHN AND RAGSDALE Quality Merchandise For the Whole Family CHANCE’S GARAGE General Repair Work Washing and Greasing Compliments of TODD AND ROSS Service Stations Compliments of HILL-FRAVEL LAUNDRY Phone 130 Compliments of 113 Cornell PI. TURNER’S HOME-MADE ICE CREAM Opp. Armory WILLAMAN CHEVROLET Sales Service Cor. of Kidd and Adams Phone 442 Compliments of FRANK’S 5c to $1.00 STORES wwww LINCOLN’S The Home Store Our Quality Costs No More iWVSAA SAA WWWVA WNAAA | THE GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA CO. Meats Groceries 221, 339, 444 Main Street Compliments of F. W. WOOL WORTH COMPANY THE LAUSTER MARKET A Store That Serves the Best Phone 9121 223 W. Main rs WWWVWWV WWV Congratulations—Class of ’35 EVA M. LYLE BEAUTY SHOPPE 58 HerfF-Jones Company INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA DESIGNERS - MANUFACTURERS o f CLASS JEWELRY GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS CUPS — MEDALS — TROPHiES OFFICIAL CLASS JEWELERS TO THE IONIA HIGH SCHOOL Dependable Jewelers Gruen Watches VAN REENENS JOHNSON SHOE CO. Shoes of Quality And Comfort For The Whole Family Congratulations and Best Wishes to the CLASS of ’35 I. H. S. YPS1LANTI REED FURNITURE COMPANY Ionia . . . Michigan COE AUTO SALES Oldsmobile Nash WAGNER BROTHERS Men's and Boys’ Clothing ✓ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA NAAA VWNAA WWVAAAAAAA 'SAA WWWVWVi IONIA MAYTAG CO. Washers ironers Electric Refrigerators R. L. REDEMSKY AND SON Hard and Soft Coal Wood and Coke The Ionia County NATIONAL BANK of Ionia Member of the Federal Reserve System DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO $5,000.00 By The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation IONIA CAFE Next to Ionia Theatre Meals, Soft Drinks and Ice Cream DECKER AND GREENH0E Home-Killed Meats Nationally-Known Groceries WHEN IN NEED OF DRUGS — BOOKS — STATIONERY WALLPAPER and TAINT SEE SMITH and SMITH WELCOMING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES SINCE 1872 THE W. C. PAGE COMPANY O. L. Rubach Coal, Coke, Cements, Sewer Pipe and Drain Tile—Gas and Oil Compliments of ROBERT B. MACKEY AGENCY Auto, Fire, Casualty Insurance National Bank Building 'AA VW AAAAA WWNAAAA NAAAA WWWWVWS WWWVWWVWNA WV Congratulations to the Class of ’35 IONIA HARDWARE COMPANY KROGER STORES LIVE BETTER—FOR LESS! Three Stores WWWWVWVWWW AA« WWWWV« WVAA WWWWWW A WSAA 60 HODGKIN’S GROCERY Meats and Groceries Cor. Morse and Lincoln STRAND’S SHOE STORE Foot Comfort Store WS W AAAA SAAAAAA V A AAAA AAAAA WW K. L. COBB Passenger Cars and Trucks Dodge Plymouth CURTIS’ GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET Your Red and White Store Phone 204 414 W. Main Compliments of GRAND VALLEY PACKING CO. Fred Fuzek, Mgr. Watches Diamonds JOHN R. BOWERSOX Fine Watch Repairing 227 West Main THE SUGAR BOWL Home Cooked Tasty Food Appetizingly Served IONIA MICHIGAN VVWNAAAAAOAAAAAAAA VWWWWW Congratulations to the CLASS of 1935 The Jack Frost Dairy 219 West Main St. QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS ICE CREAM and ICES 61 - Compliments of ji IONIA COUNTY NEWS | ORIN STONE ;! (| Your Weekly Paper | Furniture and Rugs || I; WATER’S SHOE STORE | HOLUND FURNACE CO. |j Snappy Footwear S For Younger People Warm, Friendly Service (| [ G. M. Smith 401 Rice St. | Compliments of || NASH AND GALLOWAY j ; IONIA FREE FAIR | 11 Manufacturers of Supreme August 12.17 11 Creamery Butter at Moore Creamery Michigan’s Greatest Outdoor Event S (i Hart, Schaffner and Marx Clothes ( Spalding Sport Goods i MacDONOUGH STUDIO || !; HILER’S ; Photographs Picture Framing ,1 Greeting Cards Kodak Finishing 11 Congratulations, Seniors! THORP’S GROCERY | JONATHAN HALE AND SONS Fancy Meats and Groceries i| 7? Years of Milling J Phone 9136 510 Union j !; HOWARD’S ; (' Cleaners and Dyers ; BOYNTON’S, Inc. | 310 W. Main Phone 13 ] (| “Unlucky for Spots” 218-220 West Main Street !’ 62 FOX SERVICE STATION ! Cor. of M-14 and Old M-21 | South Ionia, Michigan j STANDARD OIL COMPANY F. L. Boyd, Rep. i Phones 64 and 300-M Dry Goods : and ; Compliments ef , J. C. PENNEY CO., Inc. Women’s Wear ; | We, the Annual Staff, wish to focus your attention upon the ' 1 Advertising section of “The Ionian”. Without the help and patronage ! of these business and professional men, our attempt at an Annual would !; have been an utter impossibility. We thank each one for his assistance ; ! and promptness in replying to our solicitation. ; SIGNED: I The Annual Staff 63 64
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