Southwestern High School - Prospector Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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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-

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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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Honor Society interests Council Tl1e most important work which the student council accomplished during the semester was its influence in urging the school to join the National llonor Society. Since Southwestern is the first De- troit l1igl1 school to become a member of this organ- ization, the council deserves double p1'aise. Since the beginning of the term, wl1e11 Mr, Murdoch first men- tioned this step to the council, every member has taken an active interest in the move, and has se- cured the honest opinion of his group, with regard to joining the society. Another of the council's most outstanding achievements was the unique birthday celebration which the school had in observance of the ninth anniversary. The fact that probably has accounted for much of the council's success is that able leaders have led the council this semester. Gertrude Voellniig, the president, has done much to guide the members through their more trying times. The other officers, Forrest Kleinman, vice-presidentg Marion Forrest, secretaryg and Fred Morgan, corresponding secre- tary, have done exceedingly good work. Junior Council Holds Open Session This semester the Junior Student Council The officers of the council for this semester are solved many of the school problems which were Frank Eros, president, Peter Mayor, vice-presidentg brought up at the weekly meetings. Alice Malcomson, secretaryg and Eleanor Flanagan, The council had charge of a 111ixer on May 11, assistant secretary. in the Nordstrum gym. They were successful i11 having a mirror put up in the girls' lavatory, and soap containers in the boys' lavatoryg they co-operated with the Service Club ill keeping order in the hallsg took an active part in the Clean-up, Paint-up campaigng succeeded in having a light put up above the lockers in the base- nientg and appointed the Nordstrum bank oflicials. One important feature of the coun- cil this semester was the open meeting, which was held in the auditorium on March 18 and May ti. This gave all Nordstrum students the opportunity of seeing the council in action. Page Twenty-seven