Muskegon Heights High School - Oaks Yearbook (Muskegon Heights, MI)

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ADMINISTRATION Supt. W. R. Booker Our Superintendent, Mr. W. R. Booker, came here in 1928. He is a native of Indiana, and once taught in Kalamazoo College. He also was Superintendent of Schools in Green- ville. He commands the respect of our towns- people and his colleagues around the state. Mr. O:a V. Cobb Mr, Cobb, a member of the Board of Edu- cation for about two decades, retired in the spring of 1953. His wisdom and loyalty will be sorely missed by the remaining members of the Board. His resignation was accepted with much regret. May' we add that the students and teachers of Heights High also are sorry to see him leave. As a father of two Heights teachers fformer Heights High studentsl, his viewpoint on school affairs was always pointed toward the best interests of boys and girls. Good luck, Mr. Cobb. See you at the next football game! BOARD OF EDUCATION VanDyke, Cobb, Sutton Carl fPresidentl, Strand Faust Damm and Supt Booker

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OFFICE GIRLS Meet the two ladies who help make our high school office a pleasant, as well as efficient, place. At the left is Miss Ioan McConnell and at the right is Mrs. Anna Harvath. Both were graduated from Heights High. Mrs. Harveth's son, Steve, is a sopho- more. Miss McConnell previously worked for The Muskegon Chronicle. PRINCIPAL Mr. H. A. Kruizenga, who took over the duties and re- sponsibilities of the principalship of Heights High this year, was born at Spring Lake, educated in schools of Ottawa County and Grand Haven High, received his bachelor's degree from Hope College and his master of arts degree from the University of Michigan, His first teaching experience was in the foothills of Iackson County, Kentucky, Where he remained three years before coming to Muskegon Heights where he taught for 17 years. He coached second team basketball for IU years, was athletic manager for lU years, and coached tennis for seven years. Mr. Kruizengds main interests outside of school center around church activities, occasional golf at Pontaluna Coun- try Club, and a friendly hand of bridge with his friends. CStrictly an amateur he saysll He is active in the alumni organization of Hope College. He likes to travel but so far has confined himself to north central and eastern United States. ' His main reason for teaching is that he believes in the necessity oi serving one's fellowmenf' He is at present President of the local Teacher's Club, and last summer attended the National Education Association meeting held in Detroit. 18-

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MR. VEHDUIN. A.B., M.A. Miss ERIKSON, B.S. lames W. Verduin teaches civics and eto- iiomics, and is advisor ot the Student Council. He received his degrees from Western Michi- gan College and the University ot Wisconsin. Miss Ruth l.. Erilison was graduated by Michigan State Normal College, at Ypsilanti, majoring in history. She teazhes both Ameri- can and World History. Miss KIDWELL, B.S., M.A. Miss Eleanor Kidwell received her educas tion at the University oi Denver and Indiana University. She is librarian and advisor ot the Library Club. MR. McKnNzrr:, A.B. Mn. Finns, A.B., MA. David R. McKenzie, a senior class advisor, is Reserve Team Football coaih and teaches history, He was graduated by Central Michi- gan College ot Education. Del Firme teaches history and is a Iunior class advisor. He was graduated by Western Michigan College and the University of Michi- gan. He is assistant Varsity Football coach. Miss WILLIAMS, A.B.. M.A. MR.HAsT1NGs,A.B.,M.A. Miss Helen Williams attended Calvin Col- lege, the University of Michigan and Wiscon- sin, and the Sorbonne, Paris. She teaches Latin and Spanish and is Latin Club advisor. Mrs. Ruth Hastings earned her bachelors degree at Adrian College and her master's at the University of Michigan. She teaches Spanish and English and is Spanish Club advisor.