Pella High School - Duchess Yearbook (Pella, IA)

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ilzttdlemtlll Coumicii First row: Marlene Sels, Elaine Vander Ploeg, Dick Lautenbach, Mary Jane Menninga, Artie Ruth Van Wyk, Marvin De Heus, Peggy Leu, Nola Boot. Second row: Thelma Grandia, Bertha Rozendaal, Harold Leydens, Melvin Hugen, Mr. Buerkens. Larry Wendell, Leland Van Ee, Janice Van Zomeren. Third row: Andrew Lubbers, Marvin Nunnikhoven. Ray Pope, Carl Ver Steeg. October 15-We representative seamen who render assistance to the admiralty held our iirst meeting to commission Mary Jane Menninga, Captaing Artie Ruth Van Wyk, First Mateg Marvin De Heus, Keep- er of the Logg Dick Lautenbach, Dispersing Ofhcer. November 12-This is National Education Week. The seamen and crew stood inspection today when par- ents visited the cabins to chat with the Admiralty. Some of us served as guides. December 17-The noon meeting always attains added importance when there is an extra plate of food be- cause someone is absent. Carl Ver Steeg particularly knows how to dispose of this surplus commodity with little trouble. January 21-Our Keeper of the Log reported on the results of the activity ticlcet survey today. He sent letters to other ships of the fleet and found that P. H. S. offers more events for less money than other schools. However, since such a small percentage talce advantage of the system, we hope to adopt an improved plan. April 14-Today we discussed the representative citizen program. Each class will soon choose its best boy and girl citizen. A committee has been appointed to revise the score card which is the basis for nomina- tion. May 12-We decided to operate the miniature Dutch village in the muscle bending roomv again during this Tulip Time. Guides have been appointed to conduct visitors through the village and answer their questions. M. J. M. 11

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Board of Education Board of Education-Left to right: Andrew Verploegh, Will Van Sittert, C. C. Buerkens, Dr. H. O. Wormhoudt, John Blommers, R. S. Grundman, Del De Haan. The group which charts the course of the Duchess and thereby sets the pace for all activities of our ship works so quietly its efforts often go unrecognized. However, our smooth sailing can largely be attributed to its guidance. The function of this group is to manage the affairs of the public schools. It is called upon to build a budget, hire admirals, and maintain the equipment on our three ships There are also such matters as collecting tuition, providing bus transportation, supplying textbooks, and doing the one hundred and one other things that contribute to our health and happiness. As president, Dr. H. O. Wormhoudt wields the gavel as his father did before him. Camp, as he is known by his intimates, has served for the last twelve years. Andrew Verploegh, local nurseryman, has the longest record, having been a member for fourteen years. The committee in charge of Teachers and Textbooks is Del De Haan and Will Van Sittert. Transportation is handled by Will Van Sittert and R. S. Grundman. Matters pertaining to Buildings and Grounds are referred to R. S. Grundman and Andrew Verploegh. Finances and Claims are taken care of by Andrew Verploegh, R. S. Grundman, and President Wormhoudt. The many secretarial duties of the Board are handled by John Blommers, while Kenneth Bean is treasurer. Surely the P. H. S. Duchess and the entire community owe a debt of gratitude to these men who have given so freely of their time and talent to see that our Ship of Education presses ever onward. M. V. W. 10

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Future chemists Miss Ver Heul advises -Duchess Advisor and Editor take time out -Primping Don't say it, Jeanie! -The hunt and peck system -Those Pc-lladium assignments! -Aren't we cute?