Southwestern High School - Prospector Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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The President Speaks Fear His Class It is indeed difficult to express in mere words the honor which belongs to us, the four hundred two members of the June, 1931, graduating class of Nordstruln. Upon entering Nordstrum we peered far into the future and eagerly looked forward to this day, our day of gradua- tion. Now that it has arrived, we thrill to that fact and glance back to the events which made our school days so interesting and happy. The innumerable friends which we have gained through our school career have enriched us for future life. Al- most every one of ns has participated in S0l1le particular event which we are most likely to hold in memory in the oncoming years. Our athletic teams, composed largely of 9A students, have helped to make Nordstrum a leader in interscholastic sports. Many have earned letters in l recognition of their l earnest endeavor and ability to win athletic contests or lose with good sportsmanship. 9-A CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Sam Kovach, secrelaryg Eleanor Flanagan, vice- presidentg William Farkas, president The 9A students are enthusiastic members of the Junior Student Council, the Service Club, the Journalism class, the Hi-Y, Girl Reserves, and other school clubs. Amid the numer- ous social and ath- letic events, scho- lastic efforts were not overlooked. A large number of our graduating class ap- peared on the roll of honor each succes- sive marking, These diplomas which we are about to receive merely signify work com- pleted and are only one of many mile- stones which we will need to leave behind in order to reach the end of our long, un- known road to fu- ture success. May I now ex- press, in behalf of th e graduating class, our most sin- cere appreciation to Miss Spencer, Mrs. Miller, our ever- helping homeroom teachers, and Miss Green, who have helped us to reach our destination suc- cessfully? My most heart- felt wish is that three years from now, we may all meet once more un- der the same happy circumstances. A Large Class Nordstrum's June graduating class, consisting of four hundred two students, have progressed un- der the able leadership of William Farkas, presi- dent, Eleanor Flanagan, vice-president, and Sam Kovach, secretary. Miss Green is class adviser. Two very interesting programs during the se- mester were arranged by Stanley Jarnot, Paul Mus- son, Elizabeth Dickinson, and Edith Loarno. The graduating committee, Gretchen Niepoth, Elaine Hurley, and Billy Jenkins, selected Blue and Gold as the class colors a11d Go right on working as the class motto. The first letters of the succes- sive words spell Grow. The pupils of the 9A class participated in the Dancing Club, Thespian Club, Science Club, Serv- ice Club, and Junior Student Council. They played on the baseball, basketball, fieldball, and soccer teams. The class play, The King's English, was given in the Southwestern auditorium on May 28 and 29. The commencement program will be held Wed- nesday, June 17, at ten o'clock. Page Twenty-five

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Boys' Class Review BY HENRY SCHNEIDEWIND The once frightened freshmen of yesterday are now the dignified seniors of today. Being no excep- tions, we can remember the different stages of mind and body we have passed through g and now we find ourselves membe1's of the largest graduating class in the history of Southwestern High School. When we were freshmen, the upper classmen noted our presence when one of our boys dived into the pool, and by some clever means fwhich they never could lind outj raised a nice egg on that part of onets self which holds the brain, if any. In the tenth grade our boys went to River Rouge Park for a picnic. In the eleventh grade, several of the groups came together, and united all but a few of the boys that were to be together for graduation. During that year we won the in- tramural basketball championship, as we were to do again in the twelfth grade, and were the first to win the cup which now goes to the champions. Right up to the last minute, the boys thought they were going to win the attendance contest with the girls, but lost Qscore 97.75 to 97.50J. Consequently the boys gave their first dance fa contest to see if the boys could hold their ground at the gym wallsj. Finally, at the beginning of the twelfth year, all the boys were united into the large group that we have brought to graduation. We are proud in looking over the scholarship and athletic achieve- ments of the school, in which the seniors were very well represented. Of the social events, the Senior Prom was the nicest and most outstanding in the memory. The senior play, The Lion and the Mouse, given on the evenings of April 30 and May 1, was a marked success and enjoyed by all. In closing, we sincerely hope that the June class of '31 may go ahead and make better and more notable history. The Girls of '31 BY ANNA ZLINE The present senior girls we1'e divided into many groups while in the ninth and tenth grades. Out of these, the largest group, having about sixty-seven girls, met in 202-N and the second largest met in the library, with Mrs. Goodrich, adviser. It was not until all the groups were combined in the eleventh grade under the leadership of Mrs. Goodrich and Mrs. Gove that the group became more active and noticeable. For now began the co-operation and even competition between the girls' and the boys' groups. In the meantime both groups were eagerly awaiting the most important and enjoyable sem- ester of the four-year career at Southwestern-the senior term. The girls immediately made plans so that when becoming seniors they would not be com- pelled to have any financial worries. They had two bake-sales, both highly successful. Another means used to secure money was selling Christmas cards. The girls came into the 12-A grade with a sum in Page Twenty-four the treasury large enough to finance several in- formal parties. I would not do justice to the history of the girls if I did not mention the outstanding members who have greatly helped to make it memorable. Our president in the 12-B grade was Dorothy Welch. She proved to be so competent that upon becoming seniors we unanimously elected her as vice-presi- dent. The attendance and other clerical work was taken care of by Violet Klein, Lucille Kubitzsky, and Jean Bourbonais. Violet Cook spent long hours taking care of our report cards and other records. We have three members of the debating team, Emily Anderson, Emma Gaty, and Helen Farkas. Helen also brought us honor by winnin.g second prize in the state declamation contest. Seven girls in the class have won the S through hard work in the athletic field. Our scholastic record is most out- standing. We have eight members who have been on the final honor roll every semester during the four years. Thus ends the eventful history of the indus- trious and talented group of girls. The Class of '31 flfontinuell from page 221 Then here's a girl sits next to me In class each day in historyg Smiling, laughing, always gay, Pretty, darling, nice, that way. Her hair is black, her eyes so brown, And you should see her Class Day gown. Now it is rather hard for me To mention many names, you seeg And then, there are so many girls That my head simply whirls and whirls Whene'er I think of all the time I'd take to get their names to rhyme. For there are girls who must have beaus, And girls known for their powdered nose, Or maybe for the dress they wear, For black or brown or golden. hair. Then there are girls so scholarly, The girls who know their A. B. C., And like the maidens in a book, Some can sing and some can cook. Then there are those who like to talk, And girls who like to take a walk, And even 'mongst them there are some Contin.ually chewing gum. And girls who in groups congregate, Girls who argue and debate. And oh, there's such variety Of girls in our society That you can pick most any kind That you may ever hope to find. And then you must agree with me, Be ye whoever ye may be, That this is surely, ah, alas, Our greatest graduating class! And search no matter where you may, On to thy very dying day, You'll never find another one Like this, our class of '31.

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Presentation oi the Spade BY FRANK BOLOG In behalf of the 12A class of June, 1931, I pre- sent this spade to our successors, the 12B class. The spade symbolizes our prospecting in the vast field of knowledge. Just as the prospector uses the spade to dig into the ground to bring forth the precious nuggets of gold, so must we use the spade to dig into the grounds of education to obtain the precious nuggets which we seek 5 the nuggets of knowledge. May our successors, the class of January, 1932, use this spade to the best advantage to unearth the many precious nuggets which remain. Acceptance of the Spade BY HELEN DULA In behalf of the nineteenth graduating class, l accept this much used spade. We have looked for- ward to the time when we could have this talisman to help us through our last semester, as it has helped you gain such wonderful 12A reco1'ds. We accept this as a challenge to keep up with your good works and excellent records, we know we shall have to dig hard and deep to obtain the prize. As you are- leaving our Alma Mater, we ask you to take with you our greatest wishes for happiness and success in whatever you may do. g II , 5 , ll 9A s Present King s English On May twenty-eight and twenty-nine, the morency Van Renselaer Smythe, a gentleman of Nordstrum 9A graduation class presented The King's English, a humorous one-act play. The leads were taken by Alex Kelllefly, as Ripley Class , Kalaman Kezeli, Hardboiled Mike, of de Gas House Gang , Oscar Gambin, Baxter B. Brash- ley, sure fire salesman, Albert Richey, Morris Perl- The Cast for The King's English O'Rannigan, gentleman adventurer, King of Karra Wanga and Alice Malcomson as his daughter, Loola. Herbert Shain took the part of Kawa Kco, the refined cannibal king of the eastern shores of Karra Wanga. The scene takes place on the lawn of Ripley 0'Rannigan's home on the tropical island of Karra Wanga.. O'Ra.nnigan has taught Kawa Koo to speak ex- cellent Englishg and in order to repay his benefactor, Kawa Koo agrees to give to 0'Rannigan one out of every ten tourists who are cast ashore on his side of the island. Kawa Koo keeps the other nine for his cannibal banquets. In accordance with the agree- ment, 0'Ra.nnigan is permitted to choose one man to whom he plans to marry his beautiful, spoiled daughter. He has a very difficult time trying to de- cide, but after interviewing each one he finally de- cides on Richard Willis. The other characters are dramatized by Donald Browe, Sokka Wagga, O'Rannigan,s atten- dant and messenger, Peter Montrose, a guard, serv- ing Kawa Koo, Harvey Schippa, Silas Q. Pudkins, a man who makes money, Thomas Stewart, Mont- Page Twenty-six heimer, who ain't got no use of Inklish g William Farkas, Carlton Purley Patterby, who never com- mits an error, Milton Agla and Frank Eros, Richard Willis, a chap of the right sort. Q . vgriuxniliioiugugnzuiuzeiinioiuinii:winningsiz-olo Q 9A Gommencement fljrogram 3 II Q - PROCESSIONAL U Ijebesfreud .......................... . .Kreisler U Snutlivvi-sl:-rii Orc-liestra-Mrs. Martina Pack, Director I l Prcsidc-nt's Addri-ss .... ......... W ILLIAM FARKAS I ! A hiay Morning ....................... L. 1181120 I Nordstrmn Girls' Glec Club Q E U0 You Know My Garden? .......... Haydn W0011 i i Nordstruni Mixed Chorus-Miss Anne Climird, Dire:-lor : Piano Solo, Saint' A Pc-sth .............. Krmialski I U BI+IR'l'HA AICIDONALD Q Address .......................... MR. AIURDOCII Q Q SCHOOL SONG I l Prcsrntation of Diplomas ............ Miss SPENCER Q H STAR SPANGLED BANNER i E RECESSIONAL 0:4111 in 11 1 1 1 20101031 20101 ri viuioiniuii 24.1, I l . J-