Southwestern High School - Prospector Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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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

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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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Service Club Birthday Dance On Southwestern's ninth birthday, April 17, the Senior Service Club gave a dance for the whole school. The gym- nasium was gaily decor- ated in blue and gold. Dance programs were distributed, and music was furnished by Miss Clifford's orchestra. The committee appointed to arrange this large affair consisted of Gladys Shel- ky, Marion Stow, Ed- ward Warbritton, Ross llolland, and Edward Narcissian. Admission to the birthday party', was twenty cents. In an admirable inan- ner, the members of the club performed their duties about Southwestern from the very beginning of the semester, although the first meeting of the club was not held until the term was well advanced. Alice Kennedy was elected president of the club, a11d Ross Holland, vice-president. Madeline Schleuss fulfilled the office of secretary, while Ed- interested in Booics The purpose of the Book Club is to create an interest in the right kind of reading. A book is a friend whose face never changesf' but among books there are enemies as well as friends, and the 1116111- bers of this club are always seeking good friends African Goldj' a story from the Golden Book, was one of the most interesting reviews given during the semester. Dorothy Michniak served as president of the club, Alda Liminsky was vice-president, Marjorie Benn, secretary, and Eleanor Damrow, treasurer. Miss Trizisky was faculty adviser. The club pins are decorated with tl1e image of a closed book, on which are the letters B. C. x . The Senior Service Club ward Narcissian was treasurer. Each group at Southwestern is now represented in the Senior Service Club. The members made a thorough review of the school regulations. Exemplifying their name Service, tl1e club ushered for the senior play on April 30 and May 1. Directing the Traffic Through the co-operation of the students and the able direction of Lieutenant Yeager, the Junior Service Club has had a most successful semester. The officers this semester are Evelyn Webster, presi- dentg George Bellair, vice-presidentg Charlotte Mersky, secretary, and Gretchen Niepoth, assistant secretary. To be a member of this club, students must live up to the scholarship requirementsg any pupil re- ceiving two D's', or one is automatically dropped. Every Nordstrum group has at least one representative in the club. The members help to keep order by directing traffic. They are on duty in the halls at eight o'clock in the morning, during the lunch periods, and between the passing of classes. The outstanding event of the semester was the Service Club dance in the Nordstrum gym- nasium, June 4. George Bellair was chairman of the connnittee on arrangements, assisted by Gretchen Niepoth, Charlotte - - I The Junior Service Club Page Twenty-eight S Mersky, June Slneck, and Walter Sabuda.