Ripon Christian High School - Lance Yearbook (Ripon, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1955 volume:

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His unlimited patience, unfailing understanding, untiring energy in pushing Ripon Christian's music program ever forward, and his characteristic good humor over the past eight years have made him one of the best-loved and least-to-be-forgotten members of our faculty, and have enriched the lives of all who have known him. To you, Thomas C. Hoek, with loving admiration and gratitude, we, the Senior Class of 1955, dedicate this LANCE. THOMAS COREY HOEK, SR. 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SEATED: Henry Veneman, Vice-President, Arie den Dulk, Jr., President, Ralph Hekman, Secretary, Leonard Schemper, Treasurer. ABSENT: Henry Van Der Wall, General Alternate. To the Class of l955: ln the name of the School Board l wish to express my hearty congratulations upon the successful completion of your studies and the honorable graduation from this institution. Throughout the years of your studies you have been exposed to a thorough Christian world and view of life. The basis of all your learning has been the Word of God. Now it is our ardent hope that the impressions made on your heart and'life during this formative period may become a true reflection of the image of God in all your future endeavors and undertakings. May you always beloyal to the ideals for which your parents, by God's grace, es- tablised this school. Be ever aware of your responsibility to uphold and further strengthen the cause of Christian education as an intergral part in the building of the Kingdom of God. God bless you! Arie den Dulk, Jr.--President jfinanre nmmittee The School Board is composed of nine members representing the five churches supporting this Institution. They meet on every first Monday after the first Sunday of the month to deal with routine business associated with the operations of the School. This group also meets the third Monday of each month to work on the actual operation of the School and various pro- blems which arrive during the month. The Board is assisted by the Finance Committee, which is composed of five members. This committee contacts all members of the churches who do not have children in School and seek to promote moral and financial support for the operation of this Institution. The Board and Finance Committee testify to the wholehearted support ofa community of the believers through which God has supplied abunduntly for every need of the school. They bespeak your continued prayer and loyal support! SEATED, left to right: Ted Viss, Leonard Schemper, Alfred Hollander, James Beauving, Harold Meyering. O 6 6 t OFFICERS, left to right: Secretary-Elsie Poelstra, Treasurer-Stena Van Andel, President- Rev. R. J. Ongna. Just as there is harmony in music, so we too have harmony between our parents and teachers. Our P. T. A. under the leadership of President Rev. Ongna, four first President, Mr. Kieth den Dulk, left us in December to work with the Back to God Hour in lllinoisl, has been very active in creating this harmony. Four times a year the one hundred members meet with the teachers to discuss common problems concerning our Christian Education and to enioy a brief social period after each meeting. A program committee selected by the President is in charge of discussions at each meeting. Before each meeting parents are given the opportunity to speak personally with each teacher in regard to the progress of their children. This organization is always willing to give financial aid to assist the school and has been very generous in giving gifts to further improve our school. We, the Senior Class of 1955, wish to thank the Parent and Teacher's Association for the interest shown in the welfare of the students of R.C.H.S. and thus creating harmony--the essence of Christian Fellowship--between our homes and school. Panel Discussion Koffee Kletz utbzrs' lub OFFICERS, left to r i gh t: Vice-Secretary-Mrs. Clara Oostema, Treasurer-Mrs. Evelyn Weststeyn, S e c r eta r y -Mrs . Gertrude De J 0 n gp President-Mrs . Margaret Hollander . ABSENT: Vice-President-Mrs. Anieline den Dudenp Vice-Treasurer-Mrs. Jo Groen. Mothers' Club, under the very able leadership of Margaret Hollander,is doing a very fine task of promoting harmony between the Mothers' and Teachers. This organization normally meets the first Friday of the month, to discuss various pro- blems and to enioy a brief social period. A special speaker is usually engaged or educating movies are shown. Entertainment is provided by the Grammar School. In order to raise money they occasionally have a baked goods sale after P.T.A. meetings. This is another very important organization in the continuance of our school! Tea Time Special Speaker Zllumni Zlssuriatiun OFFICERS: Standing, President-George Hollander. Seated, left to right: Vice-President- Pete Postma, Secretary-Mrs. Edith den Dulk, Treasurer-Mrs. Nell Stuit. The Alumni Association was organized in l943 and since then has been working harmon- iously toward the promotion of the welfare and interest of the school. lts activities are not only limited to the social sphere, but are also shown in the material and financial aid it has given us. The Alumni was very active in the landscaping of our grounds and the addition of the much-appreciated tennis and basketball courts. A recent proiect of the association was the addition of books to our library. The Alumni holds an annual banquet for all its members. Membership is extended to all who have attended our Ripon Christian Schools, as well as faculty members. A few years ago the publicwas entertained with a play given by the Alumni Association, the proceeds of which went toward the library fund. lt also publishes an annual calendar, demonstrating very well the harmony among church, home, and school . We are very grateful for the assistance given us by this very worthy organization. U ustuhlans We clon't always fully realize the work that is being done by our faithful custodians. Mr. and Mrs. Bos and their sons have labor- ed hard cluring the past twoyears to improve our schools in the line of cleanliness. An- other faithful worker is Mr. Al De Vries, who has been with us for many years. We want to thank them for the iob they have done so willingly for so long! 4-EscAz.o1v Mb. John Shrink N Ripon- Pa. wt lpolv ,i' 'A'- - 1 it 7' ZZQZ 0694 xycyili .. Q V ,..v 5 Q09 , W, qfl - IZWZZQ H 'G' L , T' it ' V V :Eel 4 41, ..: -- avegirscgifdfb - -' YN 949 -. '- ' ,.,, ' 0 YNY. CV9 Soar-H Mnurzcnm Huur ' Ilan' an I .-F 1' r no- A 44322 --V lnmzei Ellzna If-W EEE ZIKUWZ A 'v 6 Q 1' Rmofv ES W 35115 fibers This year we have three bus drivers who carry us to and from school in the safest possible way. We have a perfect safety record, which may be attribut- ed in part to the careful driving of Mr. Sminlc, Mr. Walter den Dulk and Mr. Posthuma. To these men go our thanks and appreciation for carrying out so well their responsibility of guiding our buses day after clay, in all kinds of weather. Jfarultp MR. MARIUS VAN VUREN Bible ll Church History Latin l guess you may - but come right back! MR. JOHN UBELS Algebra I 81 ll Plone Geometry MISS HELEN HOOGLAND English and Literature I, Il, Zi IV Typing This has to be in by Friday-- ond no later! Trigonometry Bookkeeping We'll have a little 'quiz' tomorrow . . MR. WlLLlAM DIEPHUIS Bible I World History Civics General Science Biology l found something interesting in the lost Newsweek. . . Jfarnltp MRS. C. DE BOER Sewing l 81 Il School Secretary Have any of you girls a suggestion? Don't everyone speak at once. . . MR. THCMAS C. HOEK, SR. Girls' Glee Club 'Boys' Glee Club Music Orientation A mixture of music, eloquenc enthusiasm, wit, indomitable energy, and-- NO --it's farmer---swife! BSSHQB Back of every musical symphony is its composer. To fully understand and appreciate a symphonic production, one must not only know the principles of music, but he must also know some- thing about the composer. This fact makes the conductor's task one of great responsibility, for he must seek to accurately in- terpret the composition according to the spirit and intent of the author. A So, too, although in a higher sense, we may say that back of the creation of the universe is God, the Perfect Composer. His original creation wasa perfect symphony, reflecting divine glory ancl beauty in form and content. There was perfect har- mony and the absence of any discord. Man, by virtue of creation, had a most responsible position--to conduct the universe in a symphony of praise to God. But since sin brought discord, education is essentially a matter of seeking to regain the beautiful har- mony of the original Paradise. Some seek to do this through human effort alone, forgetting that humanity itself is out of tune with God. May you realize something of that which is involved in the matter of being and becoming more respon- sibile for conducting our lives and God's creation in a symphony of praise to Him. May the ideal of man and the universe in tune with God ever challenge your mind and heart. Congratulations, Class of '55! Our prayers and best wishes go with you. iBrinnipaI's 6 Qsninrs .,,.-'ff' w, A -. W wwf . ' f ,Y A , w',.'45 'H-wm.,,..aM,A Twin, Qui: I ' , ' A.. W -wb ' . 4 W .: , .W-1 ' . M MM ,,,,-Q V K e 5 WJ,,4r,Z3w 'naw But continue thou in the fhingswhich thou hast leornedund hast been assured of. n ' - -II Tim. 3:14 , ' 7 - wg WW , T A L ,w,f,,--MW W, ,.,, um e..M..,W ,M-W--r -A+A-f--Meer'-fWe-++1w :,:1::. '.vr',.,iif' ' 'H' Evelyn Brandt 'Her heart is not her own, Advisor but it's in good hands. Marilyn den Dulk Dates are her favorite Fruit--- especially if they're imported. . Robert den Dulk He seems cu man of cheerful yesterdays and bright tomorrows. Miss Helen Hooglond Senior: If 1955 Abraham De Hoog Bertha De Jong Hllls belle' for G man lo There is a time for work and a blush than lo fum Pole' H time for play, but the time for work is some other day. Gertrude De Weerd Knowledge comes, but nonsense lingers. Margaret Ann Hekman l'm learning a lot, but school interferes. Allen Dirk Hoek Joyce Anne Rylaarsdam 'A man in earnest finds means' H Everything in life's worth while! or, if he cannot, creates them Evelyn Stuit So quier and so sweet a smile. Eugene Tanis The greatest thing is not what we get out of life: lt is what we put into it. Senior: f 1955 Anna Vanden Bosch Anna VanDer Wall Oceans of pep--with a laugh She makes the most of everything on every wave! fhcf C0meS, And the least of all that goes. Leona Van Dyken lf silence were golden l'cl always be broke. Eileen Van Huekelem Her heart is like the moon-- if has a man in if. 'She puts her worries in a box, beniurs nf 1955 Gladys Van Vurenr sits on the lid---and laughs. Adrian Winters Every man is a volume--if you know how fo read him. QEIHSS jlliluttu We have crossed the bayp the ocean lies ahead. A Qlllass Jflumer--Golden Rose EUIUY--Blue and Gold Swim' Qilass Qmficers President - Bob den Dulk Sec.-Treas. - Gladys Van Vuren Advisor - Miss Helen Hoogland Vice-President - Anna Vanden Bosch Senior lass iiaisturp Harmony - this has been a characteristic of the senior class all through our four years of high school. The seniors' indomitable spirit of teamwork has shown up, for example, in winning the Field Day initiation contests in our freshman year: choosing our class rings lunanimous choicel in our sophomore year: preparing the hot spaghetti-and-meatball dinners land grating carrots . . .D that we started to raise ROUNDTABLE finances in our soph and junior years: and most important of all - working to make the LANCE a success in our senior year! Although the girls were always complaining of the lack of a home economics class, they certainly didn't show a lack of proficiency in the culinary arts during the time they spent in the kitchen preparing our dinners and Teies parties. The boys, too, were always ready and willing to help, especially if they could be excused from a history or chemistry class . . . We also have talents in the music, drama, art and athletic fields. We participated in vocal groups and original speeches in the Music and Speech Festivals, took active parts in our all-school plays, and produced quite a bit of artwork in school lthree ROUNDTABLE formats, school decorations, special activities decorations, etc.l. Our boys are also superior in our athletic program. And We're not just bragging, either. We're only saying it because it's true. CAnd after all, weren't we the only class in R.C.H.S. to sponsor the ROUNDTABLE for two whole years - because of our outstanding literary genius? . . J But time moves on, and we with it. We find ourselves reluctantly, but irresistably, moving out of our sphere of books and blackboards, friends. fun, and fond memories that were ours in R.C.H.S. We pray that the things we have been taught here will have made us more capable of serving and honoring our Creator in the places of living testimony He has provided for each of us in this world. The Senior Class of 1955 4 MAA, Y we A Sveniur Snaps Upright young men. The lost art of doing nothing. Come into my parlor. . . - Turn around, boy. Hey, wait For me! Will you join me in a cup of tea? On the ball! . 8. Well!! T 9. Our mascot--the dog, we mean. l0. Looks comfortable. I l . Happy hayseecls. 12 . Teamwork 'P l3. Yeah, we know him. 'l4. Twinkle-toes ? lt's not very clear, Mr. Van Vuren Waiting to go--you coming along? Here's your chance! That windblown look. Now those are tomatoes. . . Tklnherrlassmen Q? , ,GTR The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom . Prov. 9:10 BACK ROW, left to right: Gladys Smit, Hattie Dornewaard, Patricia Van Der Wall, Gertrude Swier, Carolyn De Vries, Lucy Schaapman, Luella Meyering, Anita Van Andel. SECOND ROW: Loretta Ver- meulen, Donna Rylaarsdam, Alma Hannink, Christine Posthuma, Aniean Klein, Gerry Pasma. FRONT ROW: Bill Hekman, Howard Van Till, Ted Viss, Gary De Boer, Henry Plooy, Donald den Dulk. ln September, 1952, twenty-six freshmen entered R.C.H.S. Right from the start this class showed its outstanding abilities by defeating the confident sophomores on Field Day. When the semester report cards came out it became aknown fact that these little freshmen were putting the other classes to shame by their representation in the Scholarship Society: they alone made up one-half of the society! And in their sopho- more year a few more scholars were added to make a moiority in the society. They also showed a great deal of talent in the speech and music festival where they took honors. Now they are iuniors and are participating in activities limited to only seniors and iuniors. The girls have been gladly received into the Teies Club and have contributed many new ideas. The iunior-senior banquet was a highlight of the year. Another highlight was the Lance Trip--their award for placing second in the Lance Contest, which was very exciting because of unexpected sophomore competition. Next Fall they will be seniors, and the senior class of 55 is graduating with knowledge that a very capable and willing class will take up the responsibilities and duties of a senior class. CLASS OFFICERS, left to right: President-Donald den Dulkp Advisor-Mr. J. Ubelsp Secretary 8. Treasurer-Gladys Smit, Vice Pt'eSldenl Blll Hekman. Class rings--finally! BACK ROW, left to right: Gerard Weststeyn, Joan Vander Wall, Marietta Viss, Wilhelmina de Jong, Arlene Roos, Betty Lou Van Spronsen, Joanne Van Gorkum, John Hekman. SECOND ROW: Annetta Poelstra, Lucy Van Zwaluwenberg, Janice Vermeulen, Anita Maliepaard, Elinor Vander Veen, Jenny Nell Scheeringa, Albert de Hoog. FRONT ROW: Art Sipma, Pete Scholten, Arnold Baker, Richard Rylaarsdam, Harold Groetsema, Michael Van Andel. The Sophomore Class is composed of twenty-two students, under the leadership of Mr. Diephuis. This class is well capable of competing with the other classes in sports, which was especially shown by the girls, who defeated the Freshmen on Field Day. But to them, we think, the most important activities are the extra-curricular ones. You can be certain that if there is mischief afoot, or an over-abundance of laughter in our happy halls, the Sophomores might very well be in the middle of it. Their most favorite pastime, though, is studying, and they will probably never forget all the extra minutes in study halls which they spend really studying! But in spite of all their studying , they always manage to represent themselves on the Scholarship Society. They have also taken honors in both music and speaking in our Festivals. We think they'll really succeed--if they keep up their class spirit for the next few years! CLASS OFFICERS, left to right: President-Harold Groetsema Advisor-Mr. Diephuis, Secretary 8K Treasurer-Janice Vermeulen Just Settin' Vice President-Mike Van Andel. BACK ROW, left to right: Jake de Hoog, Joyce Brunold, Dena Vande Steeg, Jane Veenstra, Ardell Vander Veen, Lois Vander Wall, Vivian Tunis, Jim Van Heukelem. SECOND ROW: Jean Roos, Ruth Rylaarsdam, Lois Hekman, Joyce Maliepaard, Gerry den Dulk, Nancy De Boer, Alice Groen. FRONT ROW: Kenneth De Jong, Gordon Winters, Charles Vrieling, Steve De Groot, Henry Winters, Harmon Haan. Our class consists of twenty-one timid but sturdy green Freshies. We were glad when we finally reached High school, although it is much different from what we expected. For one thing, romance is looked at in an entirely different way from what we were used to. And there is much more difficult work than in grammar school, but in years to come, we hope to conquer it. Although we don't participate in many activities, we performed our part in Field Day as bestwe could, only to be defeated by the Sophomores. Our class is rich in the way of talent. Many of our girls can play the piano, and of course they all sing in the Girls' Glee Club. So as you can see, we have made a good start, although small, in climbing the staff of life. CLASS OFFICERS, left to right: President-Lois Hekman, Advisor-Mr. Van Vuren, Vice President-Jim Van Heuk- elem, Secretary 8. Treasurer-Joyce Maliepaard. Initiation Day -M - Ax Hx N. BIBLE ll The Sophs were introduced to Dr. Greenway's Basic Questions About the Bible, before taking the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, where they concentrated on the life of Christ, the ful- fillment of Old Testament prophecies. BIBLE l Beginning with the beginning, Mr. Diephuis is taking his Freshies through the Old Testament heroes, prophets, and history to provide the foundation for their future Bible studies. CHURCH HISTORY The development of the history of our Christian Church--drama, excitement, suspense, reioicing and pathos--they're all here to thrill and encourage the Juniors and Seniors. ENGLISH I How do you diagram a predicate nominative? A gerundive or participle? How would you use an ap- positive? Do you mean we actually have to learn all this just to speak good English? ENGLISH II Classic world literature brought lyric poetry, Silas Marner, and Julius Caesar to life for the Sophs this year. They loved every minute of it . . . . ENGLISH IV Elizabefhean drama and poetry, Shakespearean and Spenserean sonnets, Chaucer's foreign English--these are only a few of the things Miss Hoogland tried to teach us in English literature. She had a tough iob getting the Seniors, especially, to learn everything they should know about grammar before they go into the big wide worlcl. At least she can say she tried , , , STUDY HALL Only Freshmen do unnecessary research. They'lI edrh . . . or unlearn? WOR LD HISTORY Hieroglyphics, Phonecians, Greek City-States, French Revolution--don't you wish you were born a few centuries earlier so you wouldn.'t have to study it all? CIVICS Calvinistic democracy, embassies, taxes, con- gressional duties, presidents and presidential cam- paigns -- what's so interesting back here, Pat? ALGEBRA I It really isn't so bad, when you get used to it. And you really feel you've accomplished something when you finish a whole assignment--correctly! PLANE GEOMETRY This is Fun! Squares, hypotenuses, right angles-- if you can remember all the axioms, corollaries, and postulates, it's no work at all. STUDY HALL Caught you this time, Margaret! The cat must be away .... TRI GONOMETRY Tan U : y Kordinatel x Qabcissai If tan G: 450, and y : 8.61, what does x equal? Such fun. Like Mr. Ubels says, lt's much simpler this way .... ALGEBRA ll Mathis fun and helpful to all those who diligent ly apply themselves. Guess we'll iust have to try harder. BOOKKEEPING Leclgers, check books, accounts, buclgefs--hand- ling money every day must be interesting. GENERAL SCIENCE The Mystery of the Moving Molecules, astronomy, bacteria, gases, liquids and solids--life and the world around us are so interesting! STUDY HALL Serious problems. But we can always find help at the front desk. Study halls also accommodate extra- curricular courses, like 8th or 9th period classes . . BIOLOGY Biology--the study of life! Our onlydisappoint- ment in this one-semester class was that we couldn't have lab experiments: such asdissecting frogs and ex- amining nice little squirmy worms .... TYPING Warm up drill ----------- apsldkfidkslagl Everyone clicks in this class LATIN II Amo, amos, amatp veni, vidi, vici-- but not our Latin! SEWING What shall I do now? Ask Mrs. De Boer-- she knows. Our future homemakers are learning some very useful basic fundamentals of sewing. WM ' A h i i usir X f Q lallwm God is its author and not many if He laid The keynote of all harmoniespfi He planned All perfect combinations, and ti- 1-le'mucte' fs' W mffffw- f ' Us sopmfye could hear and Q b 'M understand . e J . G . Brainerd Wit W Glen Iuh Top row Cleft to rightln Donna Rylaarsdarn Evelyn Stuit, Gertrude De Weerd, Gertrude Swier, Aniean Klein, Lorretta Vermeulen, Luella Meyering, Margaret Hekman, Patricia Van Der Wall, Alma Hannink, Marietta Viss, Evelyn Brandt, Joan Vander Wall, Lucy Van Zwaluwenburg, Wilhelmina De Jong. Second row Cleft to rightjz Jane Veenstra, Nancy De Boer, Gerry den Dulk, Joyce Maliepaard, Ruth Rylaarsdam, Jeanne Roos, Arlene Roos, Lois Van Der Wall, Vivian Tanis, Janice Vermeullen, Anita Maliepaard, Gerry Pasma, Lucy Schaapman, Anita Van Andel. Front row Qleft to righti: Betty Van Spronsen, accompanist, Carolyn De Vries, Leona Van Dyken, Gladys Smit, Anna Van Der Wall, Eleanor Vander Veen, Joann Van Gorlcum, Alice Groen, Ardell Vander Veen, Joyce Brunold, Dena Vande Steeg, Jenny Nell Scheeringa, Lois Hekman, Gladys Van Vuren, Joyce Rylaarsdam, Anna Vanden Bosch, Marilyn den Dulk, Thomas Hoek, director. Eileen Van Heukelem, absent. l hear voices! And they are singing, blending harmoniously. Yes, it is the girls' glee club in the middle of rehearsal. Under the able guidance of Mr. Hoek, the girls meet twice a week for forty-five minutes of relax- ation in the form of musical instruction. But it is not only for relaxation, the club has two annual con- certs, plus some occasional singing at special meet- ings. A few years ago we even ventured a trip to Hanford for a concert. This started the ball rolling and two years later we went to Alameda, followed by another trip the following year. Some of the work of the choir this spring was Listen to the Lambs, by Dett, three of Bach's Chorales, and Adoremus Te Christi. The choir sings all types and classes of music, from Swing Along Ca Negro spiritualb and Travel On Ca southern folk-song by Shurej, to Purple Hills fa cowboy ballad by Evansj, with the conviction that a cowboy song can be sung to the glory of God as much as a Bach Chorale. 'Q 15,2 A0 poco rit - - - - in tempo fi A hi .-.- EL3 L Pianist - Betty Lou Van Spronsen Officers and Committee chair- men, left to right: Gertrude Swier-lst semester Presi- dentp Betty Lou Von Spronsen Vi c e - Presiclentp Joyce Ry- lccrsdom-P u b l i c i ty 5 Ruth Ryloarsdam-M u s i c Libraryp Luellc Meyer i ng -Room , Decorctionsp Marilyn den F D u l k -Posters . Absent: Eileen Von Heukelem- Robes. sempre 'Q 5 We .J Z' slrepitoso e, l 3-5 usir iwrientatiun SYMPHONY Many times our students have heard the word. Many times they have listened to the symphonies of the great makers of music. Some excitedly, some apathetically, some frankly bored, but they listened and always something was retained. Symphony- The harmonious blending of musical tones -so speaks Webster. Somehow this is the epitome of what education should and could be: the blending of our forces, our potentials, our abilities into a harmonious pattern, the subduing of the discordant and the harmonizing of the full tones of our lives and abilities to the end that the God who gave us life and music may receive the praise and the glory. God is a God of music. In early Genesis we are told of the makers of music and musical instru- ments. ln 3000 B. C. we already have evidence of a blossoming musical culture. In the Psalms alone as many as seventeen instruments are men- tioned, and these, as well as the consecrated dances, were used in the worship of Jehovah. Music Has Power .,.. to soothe the savage beast is a cliche, yet not without truth. In World War Il when General Spaatz was sent to restore order and morale to a badly-bombed Italian city, the first thing on his agenda was the reorganiza- tion of the symphony orchestra. The music-loving Italians emerged from their caves and cellars to make and listen to music. A mother crooned a soothing song over her feverish child. Jenny Lind captures her great audiences as she sings her simple hymn of consecration, Take the world and give me Jesus, and hardened concert- goers weep. Homer Rodenheaver melts the hearts of his hearers with his gospel songs. Music has power. Music Has Educational Value .... For a liberal music education turn to Scriptures. Are we the moclerns? Not so in music-it was here before the world began. At creation the stars sang together. Are we afraid of too much music in our worship services? Solomon used choir and orchestra in the dedication of the temple of Jehovah. Are we afraid of the choir in church? An angel choir heralded the birth of the Savior! ls education a training for life? Then let it be a training for the life to come when we will sing the song of Moses and the Lamb! A Motive for Music? .... I will sing unto the Lord, for he has dealt bountifully with me. No one has more reason to sing than the Chris- tian. None have a better right to music than Christians. Nowhere should music come into its own more than in Christian' education. It will if we keep ever before us that the power of music, the value and content of music, and the motive for music come from Him, who knowing man as only He could know him, gave him music. May our goal in the teaching of music ever be to- Praise Him for His mighty acts, Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet, Praise Him with the timbrel and dance, Him with the stringed instruments and Praise organs, Praise Him upon the loud cymbals, Let every thing that has breath Praise the Lord! iFrom Psalm 1485. ll 11 -that our lives may become in- the fullest sense- o Symphony. Thomas C. Hoek Gibirh Zlnnual Speech anh usir Jfestihal The month of February is always a time of excitement in RCHS, for in this month the annual Music and Speech Festival of all the Christian schools in California is held. Every school holds a contest in order to choose their representatives for the festival. Weeks ahead of time there are voice and instrumental tryouts for musical numbers, and speeches on all kinds of current affairs are prepared and given in both iunior Qgrades 7-9D and senior fgrades lO-l2l divisions. All first-place winners from each school participate in the festival, which this year was held in Alameda. Every year the festival is held in a different city and, as hosts, they provide lodging for the out-of-town contestants, supply iudges, and appoint the place in which the contest is held. Lunch and dinner are provided in the afternoon and evening, and sometimes the host sponsors some kind of group activity for the afternoon following the contest. Joann Van Gorkum Soprano Solo Csenior clivisionl, Dream of Paradise --second place. faccompanist -- Betty Lou Van Spronsenl. 42 S , rlwgantgatiuns emh Qrtihities f' p 54 ll' :iffy Behold how good and pleasant V it is for brefhern to dwell fogether in unity! , Psalm 133: ll 43 X lame Svtaff Doing, re-doing, planning, running to the office for aspirin-- such was the happy lot which befell the seniors at the beginning of the first semester in producing another LANCE. How many ads did you get last night? Will we have enough extra money for some special features? ls the dummy ready yet? Have your write-ups in by Wednesday--no later! Hey--it's really beginning to look like something! After wading through dummies, rulers, blue pencils, carbon copies, and specification sheets, to name a few, we finally sighed with relief as we sent in our last few pages to our publisher by the end of February. lt took a lot of inspiration and perspiration, plus harmonious teamwork fmost of the time! to get it done, but we dood it! , with the help, of course, of our able advisor, Mr. Ubels. And we hope you'll have as much fun reading it as we did making it. We wish to extend a vote of thanks to all who helped us make this 1955 LANCE The best yet! RIPON CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS PUBLISHED BY ,soil MA THE JUNIOR CLASS ,L-UME VIH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1955 NUMBER TORIAL T girls singing ear-015 all Iost of us the experience of , ROUNPTTBLEISTAFF Way. After with a Ripon Chnstian High School was girls al, Editor ,..........,..,....,,,.,..A.,.., Gerry Pasma earyt with Features ..................., Luella Meyering best Reporters ................ Gladys Smit, Lucy when rvinv to ove question to ve we really had a in our prayers? .-meaning attempts to their New Year's ly fail or lose urselves in the way sure we would leheartedly in since this is the ', when new things a good thing to thin stand with God. Th l of striving would a whole new 'be our ler or more hers and fellow id better behavior rless either! .PEL NOTES ie chapel exercises Vermeulen, Gertrude Swier, Lucy Schaapman, Christine Post- ,ght to a Close with a l huma, Alma Hannink, Aniean Klein, Ted Viss. Schaapman, Gertrude Swier. Sport News ................ Carolyn De Vries, Howard Van Till usiness Manager Gary De Boer Circulation .......... Donna Rylaarsdam, Loretta Vermeulen, Ted Viss, Donald den Dulk Typists ..........,. Alma Hannink, Anita Van Andel, Anjean Klien, Christine Posthuma The for Lace. They Vander Wall, Elino Van Andel, and Hekman, Leona Stuit, and Caro- Rylaarsdam, Eileen Arlene Roos, Gary De Tanis. De Hoog and Walter the play are Febru- about keeping one oh It promises to be a evening. The actors, mittees are working lay a success. poor head! It's simply ts! Where's the aspirin no, it's empty!! I guess n by fne Student bof Seated: Donald den Dulk, Donna Rylaarsdam, Luella Meyering, S been needing them, the Christmas story led the song service, ac ilyn den Dulk. Bob den Dulk opened Gerry Pasma, Carolyn De Vries, Gary De Boer, Howard Van Till. ik of it, I have noticed ind Wornout loking stu- First on the schedule was the dinner-- dents lately-you know, they have big, One of the most important news sources of all the activities at they en s s, it R.C.H.S. is the Roundtable. To the many readers of this school paper, its capable and ambitious staff has brought literary reviews that and interesting reports of school assemblies, parties, sports, club F31 events, and personalities. Through the Darts column, the Little for Lancer has presented the lighter side of school life in a humorous dear fashion. 315 The Junior class has also supplied delicious hot lunches for the 5 of entire student body in order to finance the Roundtable , a class project . any 45 bapel Let those refuse to sing Who never knew our God! Chapel is a welcome time of the school day for the students of R.C.H.S.--a break in the morning for us to gather and share in fellowship and God 's revela- Pianists Standing, left to right: Joanne Van Gorkum, Elinor Vander Veen, Lois Hekman. Seated: Gertrude Swier, Marilyn den Dulk, Betty Van Spronsen. tion, and to pause to seek strength from the Bread of Life and the Living Water for each day's iourney. Several times throughout the year we have the privi- lege of special guest speakers orstudent participation, and sometimes interesting educational films are shown, for another change in our program. Student participation Svtuhent uuncil Standing, left to right: Henry Winters, Joanne Van Gorkum, Evelyn Brandt, Lois Hekman Geraldine den Dulk, Donald den Dulk. Seated: Richard Rylaarsdam, Bob den Dulk, Lucy Schaapman, Dirk Hoek, Eugene Tanis, Howard Van Till. The meeting is called to order! says President Dirk Hoek, and our student government wheels begin turn- ing. This year they have again tried to supply activities, such as Field Day, the All-School Party, and films, to further the interest and school spirit of the students. They also take care of sending flowers and get-well wishes to our shut-ins. We think they've done another very success- ful iobl Officers, left to right: Eugene T ........... Vice-President Bob d. D .... ..... T reasurer Dirk H .... ..... P resident Lucy S . . . . .... Secretary Qllbnhnul ipartp Friday night, November 5, was one of the most important social affairs of the year for the students of R.C.H.S. The auditorium was gaily decorated with blue and gold crepe paper. Everyone was dressed in his party best and seemed to be in his best party mood. To break the ice and start the party off everyone played Musical Rug. After this a few more games were played. For more entertainment each class gave a skit or a pantomine, and following this, two short film cartoons were shawn. By this time everyone was ready for the refreshments. The Senior girls had fixed a little lunch which consisted of chicken and cheese sandwiches, potato chips, olives, salad, ice cream and a cup of hot chocolate. So ended the night of another traditional All School Partyl 5 jfielh ap One of the most important and interesting days of our school year was Field Day. On this day, September l7, the new freshmen were initiated, and after going through a day like this, they should certainly be prepared for high school lifel The afternoon was filled with contests of all kinds. The first was a barrel- boxing contest between Sophomore and Freshman boys, and also a pillow fight between these two classes. Of course, there was the obstacle race which consisted of sack races, runing over wagons, climbing up and down ladders, crawling under saw-horses and squirming through barrels and sacks! The last and most exciting contest of the day was the tug-o-war between the two classes. The freshman girls over-powered the sophomore girls but the sophomore boys seemed tohave all the power and finally won over the dripping wet freshman boys. The senior girls took care of reviving the tired victims by selling refresh- ing punch and delicious cake and cookies. The score-board showed the Sophomores had the highest score, so they re- ceived the bumpy Victory Ride on the wagon while the freshmen -furnished the horse-power, to end another hilarious Initiation Dayl Swing it, Jakel The bear went over the mountain. Spit the pickle out, Ruthie .... Notion tabled .... Steady, boysl Duck . 2 boys : 3 legs. Portraits of a freshie. Delightfully refreshingl Field Day Fashions. You should have seen the football flyl Happy ending - for the Sophsl LAVENDER AND OLD LACE No, boys, it's not a new perfume. It's just the name of those little play books that the actors and actresses of R.C.H.S. are carrying around lately, Not much in- formation has seeped out to the public yet, but here's the reactions of the cast: Lucy Schaapman Ca sweet old ladyl: Srbnul 1912131 Fantastic! Betty Van Spronson Cyoung girlhz Dif- ferent! Luella Meyering ttown gossiplz Real Good! Anna Vanden Bosch Cmaidlr Enough love scenes! Arnie Baker tbashful suitorl: Okay! Gerry Pasma Cyoung girllz You nev- er lose interest! Bob den Dulk Cdignified doctorl: Lot of work! Dirk Hoek ,fltyoung newspapermanlz Pretty Good Playlff Marilyn den Dulk Ctyrant wifel: Pret- ty interesting! Howard Van Til Chen-peeked hus- bandlz They've had better. Maybe one of the boys is a little pre- judiced, but how can it be anything but good with that terrific cast in there? We'll all be looking forward to seeing it, kids! MORE Anorrr g LAVENDER AND ou: LACE The committees have been chosen for the play, are as follows: C stume: Anna Vander Wall, Elino o Vander Veen, Anita Van Andel, ani Gladys Smit. Make-up: Margaret Hekman, Leon Van Dyk lyn De Vries. I Properties: Joyce Rylaarsdam, Eileg V Heukelem, Arlene Roos, Gary an Boer, and Eugene Tanis. W lt Stage: Abraham De Hoog and a den Dulk. The dates set for the D ay I ary 9 and 11. How about keeping one these nights open! It promises to be highly entertaining evening. The actc t esses and committees are WOFKI ac r , hard to make the play a success. Lavender and Old. Lace. They en, Evelyn Sturt, and Care l are Febl ef A V Qs fi. 2 53 f i Q s .5 V A JW .u 31' di, I2 0 M Zannnr Qucieties As the knight progresses in his training there are certain bridges of achievement that he must cross. These meritous deeds are awarded upon their achieve- ment here at RCHS in our honor point system. Honor points can be earned by membership in school clubs and scholarship society, extra-curricular activities, and good behavior. For each twenty-five honor points an award is given. The block C is given for the first twenty- five, the block RC for fifty, a pin for seventy-five , and a gold seal on the diploma for one-hundred and over. E This system encourages the student to improve not only his scholastic but also his social standing. Qcbularsbip Snrietp Standing, left to right: Gertrude S., Anita V. A., Lucy S., Carolyn D. V., Betty V. S. Seated: Alma H., Gerry P., Leona V. D. Absent: Joyce R., Howard V. T. To be a member of the Scholarship Society is considered, and rightly so, an honored scholastic achievement. All members of the society must meet the requirements of the California State Scholarship Association. Each member must have three A's and one B, or the equivilent of ten points, per semester on his report card for solid courses. All those who belong to this society should be proud of the goal they have reached. - QBffi:e workers Left to right: Walter d. D., Annetta P., Jenny S., Gertrude D. W., Jeanne R., Gladys S., Carolyn D. V. During each period of the day one of these students stays in the office to take care of receiving office and phone calls and selling school sup- plies. library Standing, left to right: Anna V.D.W., Evelyn S., Gladys V.V., Gerry P., Eileen V.H., Luella M., Anita V.A., Lucy S., Carolyn D.V.,Margaret H., Joyce R. During the past year and a half remarkable progress has been made in the library. Early in i954 the books were moved to their permanent place in Room 3. There, with the professional help of a librarian from Modesto, Mrs. Nankeville, the books were classified and a working card catalog was set up. When interested girls volunteered their services, the library became a scene of busy activity. These librarians soon learned the basics of library work, and now, under the guidance of Miss Hoagland, are cooperating to keep it in smooth working order. The Alumni has greatly promoted the growth of the library by its valuable donations which were used to expand the reference bookshelves. Thanks to the generous donations, the list of fiction books has grown, too. Gifts from individu- als and their organizations have also been gratefully received and have served to promote this worthwhile work. By combined effort, the library has been given a foundation upon which it can be' built up, to offer invaluable service in the future. And every mon that sfrivefh fn the games exercisefh self-control in all thingsg V Now they do if to receive a :orrupfible crownp but we an incorrupfible. I Cor. 9:25 bpurts ., ,fn I ff .Mfr 'f SSS,w,,. 'M JUNIOR TEAM FRONT ROW, left to right: Lucy Schaapman, Carolyn De Vries, Anita Van Andel, Alma Hannink. SECOND ROW: Gerry Pasma, Patricia Van Der Wall, Luella Meyering, Gladys Smit, Donna Rylaarsdam, Lorretta Vermeulen. BACK ROW: Christine Posthuma, Ger- trude Swier, Hattie Doornewaard, Aniean Klein. SENIOR TEAM ' FRONT ROW, left to right: Margaret Hekman, Mari- lyn den Dulk, Bertha De Jong. SECOND ROW: Joyce Rylaarsdam, Anna Van Der Wall, Gladys Van Vuren, Evelyn Stuit. BACK ROW: Gertrude De Weerd, Ei- leen Van Heukelem, Evelyn Brandt, Anna Van den Bosch . Two hands! Tip it! Oh-h-h-h! are not in the air anymore. But, oh, what fun we had! The B Team's score would soar, and then stop mid-air. The D team would step on the gas for that last hard drag, and then stop directly with B . lt had to be finished, since no one wanted a tie, and here B won the game ffor that dayi. Instead ofthe class teams, all players were divided even- ly into Four groups by the coaches, Mr. Van Vuren and Miss Hoagland. This system of balanced teams called for greater excitement, which was constantly heard during 8th period . At the close of the season all the teams were very close, showing that each had put up a good fight. VOLLEYBALL ALL'STAR VOLLEYBALL TEAM KNEELING, left to right: Christine Posthuma, Carolyn De Vries, Marilyn den Dulk, Donna Rylaarsdam. S TA N Dl N G: Anna Van Der Wall, Joyce Rylaarsdam, Leona Van Dyken, Alma Hannink. SOPHOMORE TEAM FRONT ROW, left to right: Joan Vander Wall, Willie De Jong, Arlene Roos. SECOND ROW: Anita Malie- paard, Janice Vermeulen, Elinor Vander Veen, Lucy Van Zwaluenburg. BACK ROW: Joanne Van Gorkum, Marietta Viss, Annetta Poelstra, Jenny Nell Scheer- inga. sports' FRESHMAN TEAM FRONT ROW, left to right: Jeanne Roos, Lois Van Der Wall, Lois Hekman, Jane Veenstra. SECOND ROW: Vivian Tannis, Joyce Brunold, Dena Vande Steeg, Alice Groen. BACK ROW: Ardell Vander Veen, Geraldine den Dulk, Nancy De Boer, Ruth Rylaarsdam, Joyce Maliepaard. BASKETBALL Swiftly came that balll Why? Then it dawned on her, she had had her hands on her hips -- the team's sig- nal. Such was her predicament, but the ball was in the basket. Asin volleyball, the same divided teams play basket- ball. Strict rules are adherred to for the shrill whistleif CAPTAINS Gladys Van Vuren AnnaVan den Bosch Anna Van Der Wall Bertha De Jong notll. The games are played in a fighting spirit. Every- body wants the ball, but only one of the twelve is en- titled to it at a time. One Friday night, early fbetween seven and eightj, Ripon's gymnasium had a group of RCHS's light-hearted girls iumping around on the polished floor. They were wild with excitement, for this was the first time they had played in the gym. Everyone played with energy and zeal, eager to do it again. ALL-STAR FOOTBALL TEAM STANDING, left to right: Jim V.H., Bob Cl. D., Dirk H., Henry W. SITTING: EugeneT., Bill H., Harold G., Abraham D.H. FOOTBALL CAPTAINS Jim V.H., Dirk H., Adrian W., Walter d.D. iw Coach, Mr. Diephuis 'V ' , ..,. :.Q.!2i.:f., : , if Y? fi I fi? A QQ? A Eff. 15151 ' - as L, L., Lev-. LQQTMLL ssssowsm, ofawava- L- HQ 1' ' '. .,., f Q At the opening of the school year we began the football season with the choosing of four group teams. We were ably coached by Mr. Diephuis and Mr. Ubels. The competition was very close and everyone agreed it was a very successful season with cooperation at its highest. ' apnrti ALL STAR BASKETBALL TEAM Abraham D. H., Eugene T., Bob d. D., Jim V. H., Harold G. COACH Mr . Diephuis BASKETBALL Next in line was basketball in which we again chose four group teams. It seemed as if the season passed so fast. The teams again were coached by Mr. Diephuis and Mr. Ubels. The students' help was very good in refing and keeping score. We also were able to play the alumi and the Modesto Christian Re- formed Church Team in the Ripon High gym. BASKETBALL CAPTAINS Standing: Bob d. D., Dirk H. Seated: Abraham D. H., Donald d. D Qcknutnlehgements To Mr. John Ubels, our advisor, for your constant encouragement, constructive criticism, help- ful ideas and suggestions, and your time and patience so freely given--THANK YOU! To our photographer, Mr. Johnson from Johnson's Studio in Manteca, for coming out to take pictures and for the beautiful work you did on the Senior portraits and in developing and printing our LANCE pictures--THANK YOU! To USECO, our publishers, for your ever-ready helpfulness, patient cooperation, indispensable advice extended to the LANCE Staff in preparing our book--THANK YOU! To our sponsors and advertisers for your generous financial aid, making it possible for us to pro- duce this book--THANK YOU! To the rest of our teachers who so patiently put up with the LANCE Staff during our working hours --THANK YOU! To the students of Ripon Christian High for your enthusiastic and ambitious participation in the 1955 LANCE Contest--THANK YOU! And to all the many others who helped to make this i955 LANCE a success--THANK YOU! Signed, The LANCE STAFF and SENIOR CLASS Qhbertisements W, ,.......q.-M--M ' ,,,.,..nmw- 'Q ? V vw' N 11. 'H' ' ,z SN, Q... SX gm? 1 ,N,Qkx QM, W ,, M-mnswllw ' 'Wm WWW' f4' xx 'HY 'Q YS ur' 'URI PA' -f fig-A, 3 'wzff' 'fgnffi 'riff In 4 1 vis QA Qi. 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