Western Michigan Christian High School - Torch Yearbook (Muskegon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1953 volume:

Cl' he seniors of western michigan Christian High School present - H 545 x xn 1 I' Y xx . X fir' :I 'iv' W , ,?. X , U ,K . i . i X ' xx 6 ! X 1 ,X 'f I 5 cofeditors , Tom Bulthuis Illarq Jo Dirkse business manager Ciennq De Uounq contents AuTumN SPRING IDINTER SUMMER forc-:wor VISION' The last crisp leaf has fallen from the oak tree, And across November fields the eye sees far. The woodland boughs are only lacework patterns, And offer to the view no leafy bar, Except for here and there a nest abandoned. Now is the time to see the distant ridge Dark with spruceagainst a lilac skyline, A shining creek, a stalwart wooden bridge That looks much like a quaint, old covered wagon, Or still, perhaps a house beneath tall pines, Its friendly woodsmoke trailing from the chimney, Its windows wide through which warm lamplight shines. And it would seem that there must be a time For man to sec the realm of life that lies In distances beyond the obvious- A clear perspective-with far-reaching eyes. AMBITION Poised on the breath of earth she stands Mistress of high esteem, Within her hand a lighted torch. VVithin her eyes a dream. Her heart is sterling, yea, but cold Unless you woo it long! Her smile is challenge, voice a sweet And incandescent song. She beckons fervently until, Long-following, near and far, You mount her stairs and quietly Reach upward for a star. -Florence Marie Taylor -Genevieve B31-tole A cieciication XYe are ever thankful to him for his untiring efforts to help with the annuals, having been the advisor for the past three yearbooks. He has succesfully taught our Commercial depart- ment, making Secretarial work a pleasure to all who came under his supervision. To many he has proven to be a true friend ever ready to counsel or reprove in a truly Christian way. By his excellent example he has shown us the real value of leading a Christian life. lt is with deep appreciation and grateful hearts that we dedicate this Torch to Nr, Arthur Lanning. 4 my v ,f fx .,,, if ,Qi , S x gs-,E U v fgzsu, .Q ' rl Y A g m ' FEQQRQEQ, , Zwfilx x if Q. S33 y 4 r-iEv,v?' ff 5' his I-:Em Q wc' ,, 'rags E51 Frinciloa 's ITIGSSEI C Congratulations to the ,Class of l953! In a short time the Senior Class of l953 will no longer exist as an organized group. You will have reached another goal in life, and will move forward to other activities. Your four years in high school were only a few steps on your pathway of life. Our prayer is that the Christian training you have received in your homes. churches. and schools, have kindled in you an earnest desire to walk the pathway of true Christianity, trusting that your God is willing and able to care for you each step of the way. One step thou seest - then go forward boldly, One step is far enough for faith to see: Take that, and thy next duty shall be wld thee, For step by step thy Lord is leading thee. V 6 Sclml Loml Hearty congratulations to the Graduating Class of '53 from the Board of Trustees of VVestern Michigan Christian High School. You have not arrived as some might think upon coin- pletion of a certain amount of work, in this case graduation. On the contrary. the door is swinging open to many avenues of opportunity. God grant you the grace to be Christian rnen and women in this age when they are so sorely needed. In whatever vocation of life you may choose, may the grace of God that is in you, help you to he a witness. Young men, young women, be soldiers of the Lord jesus Christ. There is a rich reward in serving Him. awe.. :N 5 i f 'Eff 1 .iam Back Row: L. Hollar. J. Deiters, M. Walcott. J. Weesics. N. Buining. Front Row: C. DeVVall. 1. Musch, G. Deliruyter, J. Niemeyer, Rev. G. Yundcrliooi, J. Dicphouse XVilliam leuhng. 7 fdcu t MRS, DOROTHY BARRETT NIR. ICVGENE BOOT Home Economics litcraturu fx Y :X ig. f irmaf A, ix, lf if NIR. .-XLYIN HUIRREGTSE MR. EDXVARD JOLING Typiiig Social Science MR. Kl..fX. XS IQUIPI-CR Music, XYOrlcl History T Q 2. 8 MR. .'XR'l'IIl'R LANNING KIR.,'I'HEODORE MC FALI Cuxmmxxwrvizal Mathematics, Latin MR. XVILLIAM SELLES NIR. IZLXIIZR XY.,Xl.CO'I'T Sciences Mxmuuls. Scicncc, Sports MR. EDVVIN VVALHOUT Speech, Bible 9 stu c-:nt .1 :U n A- 1 1 uarsit Ldtldmll Front Row: Allen Bishop. john XVitt, john Kool, John X'anHees. Dave Meyers, Howard Dirkse. Dave Bulthnis. Back Row: Marvin Zuideina-manager, Rohert Noor. jim Heeres. Sam XX'orktnan, Mr. XX'alcott-coach. Dave Hoeker. XX'z1yne Yriesnian, Ed XX'eesies. Alan YanIXIaastricht-manager. Waffi0YS Oppfmenf This year, ht-cause of the ,qrztdnation of .- - .. .' ll- uvnn Houand Chmtlan 43 four rtgulars from I-jst -5C'IN ll1. Cmth XX '1 Q8 S A I Q5 eott was forced to till tour starting herths. ' 'r A 'AA' ' t' JUMP' ' Therefore, when the season opened the boys 47 ---- -- b -4,-- Slwnll' 33 needed experience and thus started very 42 ,,,,,,,,, .,...,.....,.,. ...,. S t .Mary 55 slowly hy winning only 4 of the first ll gg H Alnlngl Y Honaml Christian 42 games. However. as the season -progressed. M qt Jean 39 tht- hoys gained experience and timsht-d the ' ' ', , M 5 tg th fl 'inn 'tlt rp hv vinninff 4 of 37 .,.,.. Grand Rapids Christian 64 Zagxiilltugl gunz: 5 ki I X ' K H .1 .... A .......,.,...l.,..,,.... s..- 5 '. . SJ, . K I I 'tClJ'?ff1?h 4? A lhe XX arriors tied fonseeond place with 66 fef' A H amdzoo 'mmm Bt, -lost-ph in the Pztroelnal League hy win- 4Z - --,-.-'--' --A, N TOINHHLIO 49 ning 3 out of 6 games. ln the tournznnent , ,..,... Calvin Fresh. .,,, the XX'ztrriors were defeated hy the highly- -' - ' 1 ' he SCllll-fll1'Il'4 of the 33M w-Q-'1v-,.. St- Mary 45 mtttlllirdiit team in t . , 60 Montague 41 District 'lournament. 69 ghelby gl So with the season complete we give many 'G Q53 thanks to Coach XX'alcott and the hoys for 49 r r 'ant ' their efforts in inuking the season successful 61 ------- -X -----'-',--------- Sf- Jean 50 and also rt word of thanks to the loyal fans 75 ,.... .... K alamazoo Christian 56 who supported us during the season. 5 'F LdSLeiLdll Front Row: Gerald XVolffis, Roh DeVVall, Ron Vandurliooi. Mr. Walcott-coach. Edgar Mcycring, Dick Palsrok. VX'iustou VVilks. Back Row: Marvin Zuidema-manager, Ken Kranitz, Jerry Kool, Roh Postmus, Dave Bracc. Paul XVork- man, Larry Timmcr. Dave Yaunctte. Alan VanMaastricht-manager. Braves Opponent 32 .....,... ..,..., H olland Christian 48 38 ......... ........,........,.... 5 helby 34 51 ' ' S t' Joseph 29 Looking into the prospects for thc future 48 A S t' Mary 65 we fiucl a very promising' outlfwok as the 37 'A ' ' H ommd Christian 56 Braves piied up Illl impressive 10-5 reC0rrl 49 ' '4 '' ' A S t' Jean 23 and were L'u-chmnps in th c Parochial 38' ' Grand Rapids Christian 48 I.cug'ue with St. Marys Therefore, we wish 29 ' K alamazoo Christian 30 to congratulate the buys nucl CQUZICII Xylllllfitt 41 ' ' R Iomague 25 :md wish the same success in years to Come. 37 ...,,.,.. ...... IN Iontague 28 38 ,....,... .....,...,,. S helby 22 38 ,,......, ........ S t. Mary 31 69 ...,..... .....,.........,.................. G rant 39 40 ......,.. ,....... K alamazoo Christian 31 63 .,....... ........................... S t. JCzm 20 5 IW' Q 'E A W. . S, . ,Z . ,. ,. V wma M, www -N-N f A -N mms U MN . wi Autographs M W fx X.. ! X KQYV Aix! X If ' Q, Xxx if flfvffin 7 X if V V I6 tile LdSLe1Ldll -N-. f A, . wie 1 w 'id' Front Row: Virginia VanderLaan, Betty Heykoop, Marilyn Bishop, Phyllis Deiters. Back Row: Mary Jo Dirkse, Myla DeVVitt. Donna Vanklaawtrieht, Donna Koster, Hazel BllikC'l'llZl. Uncler the untiring direction of their coach, Mrs. Eclwarcl joling, the girls concluded the season with Several games to their credit and always showed Z1 keen interest and fine temnwork. Many of the players are graduating and are hoping' that the underclassmen will continue in this fine sport. 4 N 'I7 U CilC'ZCl iCdCiCFS frgsgaigi- Gifgff- f J at J ., ,. 1 ,ig H , N, , 's, W W2 Q 'f X . , Mi fi' 5 Q lf2'Ff1,f Q: f I J- Q - -- -- .. vig. J .. 1 i ' Standing: June Kool, Jean DeYoung. Sitting: Phil Deitcrs, Janice Hall, Janice Prius, Rusanna NVCcsics SPARK OF THE TEAM. Janice Hall. June Kool, Pliil Deitcrs. Rosanna VVecsics, Jean DcYoung, Janice- Prins 18 Lowlm Alley ,-Ximing, Keep your eye on the hull. The girls helonging to the Girls' Athletic Associutimi organ- ixeml five lmuwling' teams this year. They play games every other Nlmiclzly night :incl emiipete with one zmuther. They hope that this will he the heginuing of intramural sports ainong' the girls in our school. XYz1tch ull! pin hay! Trouhles! Nfvt eiiougli scorn I9 SO OITIOFC Fdmd Make-Up Maids. Three one-act plays were presented in Angell School hy the speech classes. Each play was directed by a student director under the supervision of Mr. lf. xhvlllllllllt. Instrumental Intermission. The classes took over the entire pre- sentation whieh included stage crew, ae- tors, ushers, and financing. The plays were well presented and proved to be a great success. Intense Moment. XVOXY! ,Q . 2524, 5 - ,lnngjfggy fi' fgsggg ' 21 l' A 41.4 ' is , 5 fi, , 24355 f f , Mg M . 5 ,Q 6, 4 Ei at , , ' . . , ,5 Wl. -'f' -K .lfffi - E k, .L Qfif' 14 . S X21 Sr in fa f 3 ga 4, , EDITORIAL STAFF Seated: .-Xrlune Hush, Betty Klouw, Mary ,lo Dirlxsv. Tom Iiulthuis, Harvey Meen- scn, Donna Koster, lirucc Schlukcbir. Standing: Carolyn XVCZCTIIZIII, Carol Zuicl- uma, Ruth XYorkman. Gordon Vanlieek Phyllis Duitcrs, torc staff Co-editor ....... .,,,. T om Bulthuis Co-cclitor ,, ,,.. ..... lN lary Jo Dirkse Advisor ....,, ..,,.,. IN Ir. Lanning Business Manager ,,,,,,.... Genny DeYoung BUSINESS STAFF Seated: Marilyn Meyers. Shirley Vannctte. Genny lJeYoung. jean DeYoung, june Kool. ,lim Heeres. Standing: Lois Harmsen, Marilyn Bishop. Howie Vandcrlaan. Wally Da-lunge, Clary Haspcr. Dave Tjapkes, Chuck Dirkse, Stan Boelkins. 22 stu ent counci Front Row: Mr. Joling-Advisor, Effie VanderSwaag. Howard Dirkse, Genny DeYoung', Stan B0elkinS. Carol Poel, Sam Xlforknian. Back Row: jack Yanderllloeg. Maxine VVissemen, jim XYorkman, Marva Dykenia, jerry Kool, Janice llermunson, Bill Mouw. Phyllis Deiters, Howard VanderXVell, Ruth Baker. This year we were again under the able leadership of Mr. joling. Planning chapel services, sponsoring school parties, and planning Twirp Season are a few of the things which have kept us busy. XYe were also represented by delegates to the State Citizenship Conference in Ann Arbor and the District Confer- ence in Holland. These things have helped to develop leadership among all members in school and we hope in the community. Stan Boelkins Howard Dirlcse Carol Poel Genny DeYoung President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer - I . HM ,... . Q Q :iii V i .S .i.. 23 irls' atlilotic association Front Row' Bettv Heykoop Ruth Baker, Joy Edlan Mary ,lo Dirkse, .Genny DL-X oung, Irene XYezenian, Lillian VValhout, 'Donna Koster, Charlotte Fonger, Bit-tty lilouw, Phyllis Deiters. Mrs. Sovacool-advisor. Second Row: ,lean DeYoung, Carol Poel, Sandra VVeenuni. Barbara Zylnian. Iris Barsenia. ,lanice Prins, Hazel Buikema, jane Meyers, Lois Decker, Pat Caseniier, Effie X'anderSxvaag. Donna Postnia. Louise De- Young, Beverly Casemier, Mary Zietlow, Karen Schnitema, Lois Harmsen. Third' Row! Pat Hafenbrack, Carolyn VVezen1an, Janice Hall, Nlarialyce Alkema, Marva Dykema, joyce f - ' ' -V -T ff.Rii1ixv0rk- Stnrris, Joyce Schuitema. hilene Palsrok, Ruth Achterhof. ltlaine Litlstra, Deanna regonmg, 1 man. Marilyn Meyers, Barbara Bytwerk, Shirley Vannette, Virginia VanderLaan, Janis Hoeker, Eunice Overzet, Marilyn Bishop. Back Row: Helen VVOrkman, Judy Shalk, Shirley Kroeze, . ur ey 's, . ' , . 1 . .. Marilyn Kalsbeek, Arlene Bush, Janice VVorkman. Janice Hermanson, Marcia Keessen, Nadeen Palsrok. june Hartman, Nancy Kuiper, Myla DeVVitt. june Kool. Maxine XVisseman. QI' l DeYrit 'Xiadge Kool luann Pal-srok The Girls' Athletic Club became very active again this year. The new members were initiated in October. The club had several sales at Priscilla. sold Christmas ornaments, and spon- sored a Thanksgiving party. The money from these sales helped to pay for the new cheerleader uniforms. XVe would like to express our thanks to Mrs. Sovacool for advising our organization this year. Donna Koster Charlotte Fonger Irene Vklezeman Lillian XValhout President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer W o s' atlilotic association Front Row: Marvin Zuidema. john DeYoung, Jerry X'anOordt, jim ltollinis, Jim I-Ieeres. VVayne Vriesman. ,lolin XN'itt, Tim Larsen, Darrell Sikkenga, Dave VVhitney. Dick Palsrok, Mr. XValcott-advisor. Second Row: Bob DeXVall, Ron VanderKooi, Edgar Meycring. Bob YanderLaan, Rog Larsen. ,lohn Kool. Dave Rulthuis. Lyle XX'ilks. Stan Boelkins, Bob Sikkenga. Howie Dirkse, jerry Kool, Howie YanderVVell, lien Krantz, Bill YanDyke. Charles VVylie, Gordon VanHuis, Dave Meyers. Third Row: XVinst0n VVilks. ,lim XVorkman, John VanHees, Ron Rarkman, XK'ayne YanderXVell, Bruce Schlukebirz Dave Dobben, Bill Mouw, Dave Tjapkes, Tom Bulthuis, Harvey Bnter, Ray Kuiper, Norman Roselna. ,Inn Deiters, Don Yanderjagt. John Schuiteina, Larry Timnier, Jim YanderVVall, jim Madendorp. Back Row: Howie YanderI.aan, Francis Rottman, Paul XYorkman, Ed XVeesies, Hubert VanHuis, Chuck Dirkse, Gary Hasper. Sam VVorkman, Chuck Vandenliosch, Dave Hocker, Bob Noor. Bob DeYoung, Al Bishop, Paul Groenevelt. Jerry Holler, Alan VanMaastricht. The Boys' Athletic Club, under the leadership of Mr. VVal- cott, has this year a total membership of sixty-six. NYith its main purpose to promote athletics and good sports- manship in the school, the club has had a successful year. XYith the source of funds left to the members they sold ad- vertisements for schedule cards of the basketball games. The club has succeeded in its project of purchasing white basketball trunks for the varsity basketball team. john Witt John Heeres Tim Larsen NVayne Vriesman President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer ' fi r iz? ow C C C ., , P i ' - ,, C :' .. H t gqb. mn: 1 QFA .C ,tp,: 5 Vzqq -1 -alia' C -1. U 25 ra io s c-:ecii ciuizv Front Row: Carol VanclerMeiclen. Madge Kool, Janice Huibregtse, jim Huisman, Doug Tjapkes, Bill Mouw, Barb Bytwerk, Deanna Tregoning, Mr. Boot-Advisor. Second Row: Gerry Van Oordt, Alice Herlein, Carolyn Deliruyter. Eunice VanderXVel. Gilda DeVVall, Helen NVorkman, Lois Huizenga, Marilou DeVVall, Marialyce Alkema, Jim Bolhuis. Back Row: Rodger Rice, john DeYoung, Henry XIVCZCIIIHII, Al Bishop, Chuck VandenBosch, Dave Brace, Alan Toxepeus, Bill Oldenburg, Don Vanderjagt, Howard VanderVVell, Bob DeVVall. Under the successful direction of Mr. Boot. the Radio Speech Club has concluded its third consecutive year. This year its membership increased to thirty. The purpose of the club is to improve the speaking abilities of its members. This year they have worked on a radio program stressing tonal qualities of their voices. jim Huisman Bill Mouw Janice Huibregtse Doug Tjapkes President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer , :,: f f Zll Q 26 CdlT1CF6l Cilli'J Front Row: Betty Bovenkerk, Carol Herman, Bob Achterhof, Marvin Zuidema, Dave Brace, jerry Zuidema Mr. Selles-Advisor. Back Row: Bob DeVVall. jim Bolhuis, Hubert VanHuis, Alan Vanlllaastriclit, Paul Achterhof, ,Terry Holler John Schuitema, Ed Sterenberg. Under the capable direction of Mr. Selles we are now an official club. Our purpose is learning to take good pictures, to devolop and enlarge them, and buying photographic equipment for our school. By various money-raising methods we are aiming to buy a press camera. Once a month the club has a contest on an assigned subject. VVe have had three regular business meetings in which we have developed and printed pictures, gone on a field trip and viewed movies and slides. Marvin Zuidema Hob Achterhof Carol Herman Dave Brace President Vice-president Scc'y-Treas. Corres. Sev'y t s. t i s. ff fr Qs- p E: c.,., Q V . Q , S L . Q ., 'iii' t :: ' t ' 2 .1 H, iili 27 future nurses' clulo Front Royv: ,lanice Hall, Marcia Keessen. lrene VVezeman. Carolyn XVezeman. Carol Zuidema. Donna Kos- ter. Phyllis Deiters, Myla DeVVitt, Reatha Diephouse. Second Row: ,lanice Prius, ,lean DeYoung, Dorothy Yamlerl.ee. Ruth XN'tirkman, Mary ,Io Dirkse. Betty Klouw. Beverly Tennis, Barb Yannette. Ellen XVeesies, Phyllis Meyers. Third Row: Lois Decker, Carol YanrlerMeiden, Helen VX'orkman, Janice Huihregtse. ,loan Huisman, Hazel lluikema, Louise DeYoung, Beverly Casemier, Janis Hot-ker, Mary Zietlow, Betty Heykoop. Back Row: lletty Iiovenkerk, Marilou DeVYall, Elizaheth llelioning, Shirley Kroeze. Shirley DeYries, lan- ice XN'orkman. june Hartman, Nancy Kuiper, Muriel Yan Hemert. Marva Dykema. Pat Caseimier, Mariailyce .-Xlkema. The Future Nurses' Cluh was organized for the thircl consecutive year uncler the leadership of Mrs. il. Steenxryk and Mrs. li. Prentice. During the course of the year the cluh has unclertalcen rlifferent projects which interest us in nurses' training. XXX- have had various speakers give us glimpses and phases of nursing which tenml to strengthen our attitude towarcl imrsing' as a career. This fall tum members of our club attenclecl a lfuture Nurses' Convention at Flint, Mieliigan. In December we spcnnsurecl a Christmas Tea for our muthers. XXX- have also yiewecl many interesting films on nursing. Donna Koster Myla DeVVitt Phil Deiters Carol Zuiflema l'rt-siclent Yice-president Secretary Treasurer t ' J I S . , ..::- .--,- 1. J T .ltr ': ttt. : , .5 mg- H.. .. .,-.,, -QQ I Q .-.,,, :::4 FE, A EA W 'ij ' :zl - Q 46 E, .':. . V W ' ,fr ' ' ' ,. ' za fres mc-zu future nurses clula Front Row: joy lidlan. Lois Hnizenga, Ruth Baker, Deanna 'l'reg'oning, llarhara Bytwerk, Adrianna lVagen- maker, l'at Hzxfenhraek, Linda VanDyke. Back Row: .-Xrloa XYQ-stfield. Roseann XVeesies, Karen Sehnitema. Marion XXI-esies, Maxine hNvlSSCl'I'lCI1, ,lane Meyers, Alice Herlein. Eunice YanderW'ell, Ruth Aehterhof. Elaine lfielstra. This is the first year of our Freshmen Future Nurses' Club. Mrs. .-X. l'oel was our advisor. XYe have a membership of twenty- one. At Christmas-time we made favors for the trays of the pa- tients at the different hospitals. Un one of our most interesting field trips we viewed the process of obtaining blood at our local blood bank. XYe have also seen many films on nursing with the Senior Club. Deanna Tregoning Barbara Bytwerk Ruth Baker Adrianna XVagenmaker President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer - t.. at sk' 29 science clulo Marilyn Bishop, ,lohn XX itt. Shirley Krocze Front Row: Carol Znidenia, Eunice YanderVVel, Tom Yriesnian, , Klnrizilyce :XlliL'lllZi. Second Row: Mr. Selles-advisor, XVinston VVilks, Darrell Sikkengzi, Rodger Rice, Ron Yzmclerliooi, Dick l'zilr-rok, Gordon Y.in Huis, Ken Krzinitz, Edgar Meyering, Roger Larsen, Mr. YYaleott-zulvisor. Back Row: Don Yznnlerjzigt, Robert Sikkenga, Bruce Sehlnkelmir, Charles Dirkse. Harvey Kleeusen, Gary ' ' ' ' ll Uk Larrv Tinnner, john Selniitema. llasper, Dzivirl Fjapkes, Tom Bulthuis, Gordon Nan at . , The Science Club, under the skillful guidance of Nr. XV:d- eutt and Mr. Selles, is cmnposed of students who are interested in the YZll'l0llS fields nf science. The purpose of the clnh, to further promote these interests, is Curried wut tlncmgli the scientific expernnents which are per- fnrmed hy different students :it ezieh meeting. john VVitt Tom Yriesinan Evon Southland Marilyn Bislmp ident Seereturv Treasurer President Vice-pres . 1 , . -ff, S ivviiz A-A ., ,I Z 4 J? 56 'f , V -:'ff' 5 i A t 30 c oir Front Row: jzinicc Hcctlniis, Betty Klouw, Phyllis Dcitc-rs, lrcnc XN'czcinan, Lillian XN'alliont. ,lnnc Kool. Nzicluvn Valsrok, Nlvla l3cXYitt, Marvia Kcesscn, Marilyn lialslu-ck. ,lean Dm-Yoiiiipj, Mary -lo Dirksc, Eilcnv I lalsrok. llclcn XYoi'kinan, -laiiicv Hall, Carolyn VVczcm:1n, Mr. li11ll3Cl'-wllll'L'ClOI'. Second Row: Charlotte Fongcr-pizmist, Marva Dykcma, Gcnny IJQYOIHIK, liiinicc Ovcrzct, Donna Postnia, Ruth XYnrkinan, Donna Koster, Dolores Vkleesivs, Luann Valsruk, Sliirlcy liroczc, Janice Hclmns, Muriel Yanl'lcnicrt. Carol ZlllilClll2l, Marilyn Bishop, Carol YanclcrMciclen, Carol Pocl. Back Row: ,lack YanrlerPlocg. ,Terry Zuiclcina, Bill Moiiw. Paul W'orknian, Holm DcYoiing, ,lim I-lvercs, Sam xvtlfklllllll, Daw- lluuker, Doug Tjapkcs, Chuck Vanflcnlloscli. Bob Aclitcrliof. VVaync Vricsman, Norman Rosa-ina, lid Stcrcnlicrg, Tim Larsen, jim XVOI'lilll2lI1. Tliis year tlic choir has vxpanclecl to fifty members. Because of tlic increase in memlmcrsliip, we purcliasecl twelve new Choir robes. XYC rcnclerecl the Christmas Cantata, Led By A Star. XXX- were invitecl to partiqipate in the concert given by the lllicliigan Yucal Association on lllarcli l9. and to the Midwest Choir Festival on May l, in Grand Rapids. Both were most suc- cessful and enjoyable. Sam XVOI-kmgm Tim Larsen Lillian VValliout President Vice-president Sccrctary-Trcas. fx liiii N PX Q , ' X 31 Ol1S' cjlee clulo - .SW-N . r -, Front Row: Carol Poel-pianist, Jack Yanclerljloeg, Henry XXYCZCINZIII, liclwarcl Stcrmilnerg. ltrrx 71111111111 Nlr. liiiiper-clirector, Ken Kranitz, Edgar Meyering. james XYOY'l4ll11lIl. ,lim Ilolhuis. xx'lllhlOl1 Hill Back Row: james Madentlorp, Larry Timmer, Bill Mouw, Paul xxrilflilllilll. -lauws Ht-eres, S1111 VX orltmaii Vliarlcs Vanclcnlloscli, Douglas Tjapkes, james Huismaii, XYay11e Yricsman, Huhert XVHIITTIIIN TNOTIITIII Rust-11121. This year the Boys' Glee Club has 20 enthusiastic members and formed a good male chorus. They have appeared twice in chapel services and also participated in the District Choir Festi- val where they made a very fine sliowing. Their singing proved to he entertaining and uplifting to those who hearfl them. YVe hope to be hearing from them in the near future. 32 Lad Front Row: Paul Achterhof, Shirley Vannette. Luann Palsrok. Linda VanDyke, Karen Wecsies, Paul VVorkman. Howie Vanderl.aan, Hubert VauHuis, Marion XfVeesies, Eileen VVeesies, Marilou DeVVall. Second Row: Chuck VVylie, Arlene Bush. Howie VanderVVell. Janice Hclmus. Ray Kuiper, Ken Blease, Rosszinua VVeesies, Jim Bolthuis, Edgar Meyering, Don Vanderjagt, Chuck VandenBosch, Tim Larsen, Wayne Vriesman, Bill VanDyke, Bob DeYoung, Jim VVorkman, Bill Mouw. Back Row: ,Ianice Heethuis, Richard Rice, Effie VanderSwaag. Mr. Kuiper-director. This year we have heard some very delightful sounds floating around school. It is of course our band, under the excellent direction of Nr. Kuiper. This year our band has grown in size, increased the school spirit of the students. and added what was missing in our pep assemblies. This year we were represented at the District Solo and Ensemble Tour- nament by three of our members who placed first or second in their particular division. This is one organization which we hope will grow. 33 iourna ism Seated: Janis Hooker, Mary XX'ilks, Marilyn Meyers, Na- ileen Palsrok. lfilene Palsrok Gilda DeVVall. Standing: Marvin Zuicleinzi, Dave Tjapkes, Chuck Dirkse, Gary Hasper, Lois Hzirnisen, Mr. Boot-advisor, Betty Heykoop, Marilyn Bishop, Louise DeYoung. This year the staff of our newspzlper, The fhristizin Star. Consistecl of twenty-eigglit inenilaers with Mr. lloot as the zulvisor. lt is Z1 paper consisting of an editorial, ll hrief summary of chapel notes, stuclent council reports. humor, sports, :incl other school news. The Offfillllllllillll meets every Tuesday zlncl N Tlnirsrlzly afternoon, lt pnlmlishes :incl flistribntes the paper hi-weekly among the students and the ministers of the local churches. l'z1pers are z1lsoeXeli:1I15I6rl with neighboring schools including many of the Christian High Schools. Seated: Beverly Casemier, june Hartman, Ruth VVork- man. Virginia VanderLaan. Standing: Shirley Vannette. ,lanice Hernianson, Gordon Yanlieek. Al VanMaastricht. Harvey Meeusen, Bruce Sehlukehir, Bob Aehterhof, Arlene Bush. 34 C CTDC Clmpel is the hour of clevotiou usecl for expressing our grati- tucle to God, siuging our praises uuto our Savior, aucl seeking guiclauce from Him who is our ever-present help. NYC: are lcd in these services hy fellow stucleuts. local pastors :uul clevotecl teachers. 35 senior I3 cllj Many weeks before the Senior Play The Closed Door was given. the familiar phrases Vy not? It don't cost you not- ting P and l just want to borrow . . were heard in the halls. Practice became more exacting and the members showed more enthusiasm in putting themselves into their parts. After many rehearsals under the capable direction of Mr. E. lYalhout and Mr. E. .loling the play proved a success with good entertainment for all. 36 Ldsekdll NVith the familiar cry of play ball the XVarriors again take to the playing fielcl for their thircl season. NVith the return of three seniors and a fine crew of young hopefuls we should certainly have a good season. Although our pitching staff lacks experience they hope to learn as they compete throughout the schedule. Front Row: Ken Kranitz, Chuck Dirkse, Marv Zuidenia, Pee Wee DeWall Red Heeres, Dave Meyers, Hube VanHuis-manager. Back Row: Coach VValeott. John Kool, John Witt, Wayne Vriesman Roger Rice, Yip Wolfis, Dave Whitney. Wal Dejonge, Al Bishop. Casey LHeeresD at bat 37 THE 1493 GQ ffgk Z ' Q.. vt V- . gf A xr . . 2 1 , 4, . .M . si m3f5 ly ? www' -h w ln, ,,Q,Q-ki 1- mfg J i 1 A f wh ., ,,,L gy ' Q N- ,xjgzg SN 39 yif--Q., tq3,J'?.'t-- SCUIOF offlcers :gr fi kg ff ,Q 1:32 LQ! . 1:61-' Psa TON! BUlthl1iS Donlja Koster President L Vice-president I Carolyn VVczeman Secretary 4 -wg, Ziff. , ,alfa f f7','f3,j,1.j. .F 5: 5655535 ii ir , ' 53? 5 55: , ' 52, 3 :Ne g. hp,-11123 'fi , . , ,. .Q.Q. in A 41u'UJ'v A ,Q ,. , vw. , ., , L. ff! -gf. .v A . Nflnr. 5154 ..,.,. 3121, ri., x , migy., x, ' X' Q 1 , .H , ,W D. fi. ., hun, -iw 54,4 1 nf, gnu' W , ,Ain ,. :mv ,,.:,, L ma ww: . fx ix A M df 4 R . ' if ' my 44, , I 4 .. . , , Q, Q A' ik? i 4 23 Qi. -1' lg I 4 fl M- . , ,f h h f,,::1.1,r+ - v-,M s:.,,-,1,,.k,1 Y- ara, 5 . . 1 4 Q :gd Q . Q i. -1 2 EY ' , bv 9 3 , fx U ' ' . 1 Q , Nw 25? ' Q this 5. N' 4 ' 4 2 sf Q M . 'Wu 4- j Mr. E. Joling Advisor 5,4 ' .X I PM ,.,..N.. I .X .3 jig k 5 :+P 4 1 i N .M H W gs Ag, J in ' f , 3' ' 3 a + I 3 , .8 iss, :pt-.. UI if ef? John Witt Treasurer OB ACHTERHOF There's music in his fingers. College Prep. Boys' Athletic Club 45 Camera Club tVice-presidentl 3.43 Choir 4g Journal- ism 45 Annual Staff 4. --: seniors IARILYN BISHOP The best all-around: I'm sure you'll agree. College Prep. Choir 12.3.41 G.A.A. l,2.3 CSecretaryJ 45 Dramatics Club 2,33 Glee Club 2,33 Pep Club 33 Journalism 4: Science Club tCorr. Secretaryl 43 Student Council l: Basketball 2.3,43 Annual Staff 41 Vice- president 4: Bowling 3,4. IRIS BARSEMA Silence is more musical than any song. College Prep. Girls' Athletic Club 1,2,3,4. STAN BOELKINS The reward of one duty done is the ability to do another. College Prep. Camera Club 1: Boys' Athletic Club l.2,3,4: Basketball 2: Baseball 41 Student Council fPresidentl 4: Annual Staff 45 Golf Team 2,35 Senior Play 4. -NQ Q:w? ' A sw sq, , . ig X 4 'Isa ss, A xl - LARRY BOLEMA TOM BULTHUIS He stands head and shoulders above us all. General KRLENE BUSH If silence were golden, Pd always be broke. Commercial Band 3.4: Pep Club 3: G.A,A. 4: Jour- nalism 4: Annual Staff 41 Senior Play 4. 1 xt., gf He is willing to be convinced, but find the fellow who can convince him. College Prep. Science Club 4: Annual Staff qCo-Edi- torl 4: Class President 4: Gof Team 2.3: Boys' Athletic Association 2.3.41 Class Sec-Treas. l. seniors T PHYLLIS DEITERS By the twinkle in her eye, I fear she plotteth mischief. College Prep. Choir 4: G.A.A. Z,3.4: Pop Club 3: Future Nurses 2.3.4 lSecretaryl 4: Stu- dent Council 4: Basketball 2.41 Cheer- leader 2.3.41 Annual Staff 4: Journalism 3. IALLY DE JONGE Friendly toward all, malice toward mme. College Prep. Baseball 3,43 Annual Staff 4. i seniors ENNY DE YOUNG A mnirlffn lighthearted and c'onte11t. College Prep. G.A.A. 2.3.41 Choir 2.4: Pep Club 3: Drzmmtics Club Z1 Student Council l'l'rc:1surerl 43 :Xnnual Staff-Business Nlzumgvr 41 Rowling 4: Senior Play 4. SHIRLEY DE VRIES Dorff worry about her, shc'll fake care of herself. General G.A.A. 1.2.3.-13 Clloir l.2.3g Cleo Club 33 Pep Club 31 Nurses' Club 4: Radio Speech 2: Dramatics Club 2. JEAN DE YOUNG Hf'rc's lo n girl who helps make' things lively. College Prep. Student Council 33 CAA. 2.3.41 Jour- nalism 33 Clmir 2.3.41 Pep Club 2.33 Future Nurses 2.3.41 Cheerleader 2.3.41 Annual Staff 45 Rowling 3.4. :HARLES DIRKSE A man's own manner and character is whfzt lwr-omcs him. College Prep. li..-NA. 2,3,43 Annual Staff 4: Basketball 2,33 Class President 31 Glee Club 3: journalism 4: Science Club 4. LOIS HARMSEN A merry hmrt mnkvfh a cheerful 1'om1f1'nm1c0. College Prep. ljl'Hlll1illL'S Club 21 C91-A. 2.3.42 PED Club 31 Bowling 33 journalism 3,43 Girls' Glcc Club 3: Choir 2, MARY Jo DIRKSE G As I1 student you shine: as a friend you shine. College Prep. Ci..-XA. 23,4 lYice-prcsiclcntl 33 Girls llnskctball 2,3,43 Future Nurses 2,3 Iprcsiclcntl 42 Choir .22 Annual Stuff fCo-Fmlitnrl 4: Bowling 3,43 Class Prus- iclcnt 2: Senior Play 4. seniors -1 ARY HASPER I don? nllou' II1jlSfIllIl'1'8 to i11terfm'e wifh my r'dur'afim1. College Prep. R..-X..-X. l.Z,3.-ll Rays' film' Club 23 An- nual Staff 4: ,luurnalisni 4: Science Club 4: Baseball 4: Class Vice-president l. mix' v AMES HEERES Tlu'rv is Izonvsty, manhood, and good ,fc'lIo14'sl1ip in I1 im. General ll,.X,.X. l.2,3.-1: Basketball 1.2.3,-1: Stu ill-ul Cmuivil 33 Flmir 4: llnsuball 4 Jxllllllill Staff 43 lluys' Cleo Club 2.3.4 Scuior l'l:1y 4. ---: seniors IAVID HOEKER lf ff'11f'l11'rs 'wvrr' bnnishvd my life would br' bliss. General lluslcctbzill l,.2,3,-13 Choir -11 B..-XA. 2,3,4 BETTY HEYKOOP Tiny but full of life. Commercial f2..'X,.X. l lYiCc-prcsiclcntl 23,43 Basket- ball l,2,3,4: Pop Club 33 Future Nurses 5,43 Vlmir and Glcc Club 23 Journalism n.-4. JANIS HOEKER A sunny disposition and ready for fini. General Future Nurses 3.4: G.A.A. 4: journalism 43 Bowling 4. 3ETTY KLOUW Not that I love study less, but fun more. Commercial Future Nurses 2.3.42 G.A.A. Z fSecre- taryl 3.4: Pep Club 3 CYice-presidcntl: Student Council 23 Choir 4: Bowling 3.4: Annual Staff 4. I DONNA KOSTER Pretty and sweet and always neat. College Prep. Future Nurses 2.3.4 fPresidentl3 G.A.A. 2.3,-4 il'rL-sidcntlg Basketball 2,41 Stu- clcn! Counvil Vice-president 3: Class Secretary 2: Choir 2.3 CVice-presidentl 45 Annual Staff 4: Bowling 41 journal- ism 3 fCo-Ezlitorl: Class Vice-president 4. JUNE KOOL She sips of many arts. College Prep. G.A.A. 2,143 Cheerleader 2.4: Bowling 43 Choir 2,3,43 Class Treasurer Z5 Pep Club 33 Annual Staff 4. seniors i HARVEY MEEUSEN Whom-e comes this assuming youth ? College Prep. Annual Staff 4: Journalism 4: Science Club 3,4. .3 'N EARILYN MEYERS Take your time, it's no use wearing yourself out. Commercial G.A.A. l.2.3.4g Choir 2: Girls' Glce Club 3: Basketball Z,3.4: Journalism 4: Pep Club 45 Bowling 3. T- seniors DB SIKKENGA I did know, but I've forgotten. General Basketball 1.2: B.A.A. l.Z.3.4: Science Club 4. BRUCE SCHLUKEBIR One who knows his righfs, and sticks up for them. College Prep. Class Vicesprcsiclcnt l: Student Council 2: journalism 3,4: Science Club 4: B.A.A. 43 Archery Club 23 Annual Staff 4. EVON SOUTHLAND With graceful ease and sweetness, 'void of pride. College Prep. G.A.A. l.Z.3,4: Dramatics Club 2: Choir 2.3.41 Glee Club 3: Science Club 4 flie- cording Secrctaryl: Annual Staff 4: Class Secretary 33 Senior Play 4. .9 SHIRLEY TANIS DAVID TJAPKES Always ready with a smile and a helping hand. Commercial Choir 1,23 GAA. 12,33 journalism 3 Pep Club 3. GORDON VAN BEEK . Dorff fell me I'Il fell you. College Prep. Golf Team Z3 Student Council 31 Jour- nalism 4 fcoreditorlt Annual Staff 43 Science Club 4. Cares come, cares go, why care? College Prep. Basketball 1.2: P:.A,A. 12.3.41 Roy:-1' Glce Club 2.33 Science Club 4: Journal- ism 41 Annual Staff 45 Golf Team 2,33 Baseball 4. seniors i HOWARD VANDERLAAN Meets life seriously and though ffullyf General Basketball Manager 2,35 B.A.A. 1.2.3,-4 Boys' Glee Club 33 Camera Club l Annual Staff 4: Class Treasurer 3: Sena ior Play 4. IRGINIA VANDERLAAN Quiet in a pleasing manner. Commercial G.A.A. 12.3.41 Pep Club 3: Girls' Bas- ketball 2,3,43 Future Nurses 3 fforr. Sccrctaryl: Journalism 3.4: Bowling 3.4. l seniors HIRLEY VANNETTE Horn to laugh and talk and live with vase. Commercial llaml 3.41 Psp Flub 3: C.A.A. 4: Jour- nalism 43 Annual Staff 4. ,lf '- GERTRUDE VANDER SCHAAF A good heart is worth gold. General Choir 23 Future Nurses 2: Pep Club 3. DALE VOLKERS Life is no longer if I Ilurryli The worln' no better -if I worry. General sw- :S ffg f' V 5 :fx K 5 vs- gif' viii ,Eg as ff . so 4,51 ,,.. , 5 if 2 Sl f Elia J'- f 1 Q QQ ' -' , I N- :mrs fs, 5. 51 is ' ,si m '-Q'-5,5 49 S55 535. Q N .gf fm' ' .P 'Q 'R IW! Q-T +155 '55 325351: ' ' Q:-'I Tv :Simi 'f:S55'297xxfQ'Yf:'i,x5ifIJ' Q5 -i2 '+f'w:lsQsf:-::+.: I TOM VRIESMAN If is better for a man fo blush than to turn pale. College Prep. Science Club 4 fVice-presidentj. IIARILYN WEESIES No civilized man can live without cooks. Commercial A Future Nurses 2.3: Choir 2. CALVIN WEESIES Quiet in appearance, with motives zmk'n.own. General Basketball 1.2.3. seniors 21 CAROLYN WEZEMAN Quiet, sincere, and always friendly. College Prep. Choir 2.3.43 Nurses' Club 2.3.41 Annual Staff 42 G..-XA. 2.3.4. lIARY WILKS JOHN WITT You will know har by the merriment Mustered his studies-excelled in in her eyes. afhleticsf' Commercial College Prep. G.A..'X. l.2.3.43 Dramatics 23 Pep Club B.A.A. 1.2 lTreasurerJ 3.4 fPresidentD3 33 Choir Z3 Student Council l3 Journal- Science Club 4 fPresiclent53 Class Pres- ism 43 Senior Play 4. ident l3 Class Treasurer 43 Basketball 1.2.3.-13 Baseball 3,41 Annual Staff 4. Y CAROL ZUIDEMA -UTH WORKMAN Always faithful, always true, Always striving to do her best. anything for you she'll do. College Prep. College Prep. Dramatics Club 23 G.A.A. 12.3.43 Choir G.A.A. l.2.3.4: Future Nurses 2.3.43 2.43 Basketball 33 Future Nurses 3.43 Choir 2.3.45 Dramatics 2: Annual Staff Annual Staff 43 Senior Play 4. 4: SCi6l1Ce Club 4. 51 MARVIN ZUIDEMA Reliability is the keystone in the arch of success. College Prep. B.A.A. 12.3.43 Camera Club 3,4 CPresi- rlentl: Basketball Manager 3,43 Baseball SSHIOFS ! Team Z,3,43 Journalism 4: Torch Staff 4. 0 Class Flower Carnation Class Colors Valedictorian-John VVitt Navy and Light Gray Salutatorian-Evon Southland Class Motto Marching forward, looking upward 52 c ass wiii I, Bob Achterhof, leave my big feet to anyone, for a better understanding. I, Iris Barsema, will my quiet and reserved nature to Maxine Wissman. I, Marilyn Bishop, leave my short hand to someone with a long arm. I, Stan Boelkins, leave my second hour study with Mr. McFall to anyone with a strong heart. I, Larry Bolema, leave my book, Long Legs and How to Use Them, to Casey Vaandering. I, Tom Bulthuis, will my ability to maintain perfect solemnity at class meetings to the next class president. I, Arlene Bush, leave my bus ride to Bob DeWall. I, Phyllis Deiters, leave my pep to Kelloggs. I, Wally Delonge, leave my slightly used Toni kit to Darrell Sikkenga. I, Shirley DeVries, leave my punctuality to Mr. Lanning. I, Genny DeYoung, leave the cafeteria, like all the other people who eat there. I, jean DeYoung, leave my talking ability to VX'alter NVinchell. I, Chuck Dirkse, leave my head of hair to all the teachers who have lost theirs. I, Mary jo Dirkse, leave to take over the presidency of the Society of Frustrated Annual Editors. I, Lois Harmsen, leave wondering what I forgot. I, Gary Hasper, leave spinning all four wheels. I, jim Heeres, leave my red hair to any self-respecting stop light. I, Dave Hoeker, leave my height to anyone who can't see over a crowd. I, Janis Hoeker, leave my spectacles to any teacher who has trouble correcting test papers. I, Betty Klouw, will my man in every port to Margaret Olthof. I, June Kool, will my comb and mirror to anyone who likes to stand in front of a locker. I, Donna Koster, will my shorthand notes to anyone who can read them. I, Harvey Meeusen, will the stars in my eyes to anyone else in love. I, Marilyn Meyers, will my freckles to Howdy-Doody. I, Bruce Schlukebir, leave with all I have for Canada. I, Bob Sikkenga, leave my nickname Keg to Goebels. I, Evon Southland, leave my A's to a toy block factory. I, Shirley Tanis, leave my five two, eyes of blue to John's other wife. I, Dave' Tjapkes leave, taking Marilyn with me. I, Gordon VanBeek, leave my nickname Beaker to any school laboratory that needs one. I, Howard VanderLaan, leave to join Digger O'Dell. I, Virginia VanderLaan, leave my driving ability to any girl who is afraid of wheels. I, Gertrude VanderSchaaf, leave my books for a paper drive. I, Shirley Vannette, leave my halo to -John Kool. I, Dale Volkers, leave the women, I didn't want them anyway. I, Tom Vriesman, leave to succeed Einstein. We, Cal and Marilyn Weesies leave, letting the rest of the VVeesies to battle on. I, Carolyn Wezeman, leave my home on the range to General Electric. I, Mary Wilks, leave to join my little VVillie. I, John VVitt, leave my curly black hair to Hubert VanHuis. I, Ruth VVorkman, leave my last name Work Man! to any nagging wife. I, Carol Zuidema, leave to join the forces of Florence Nightingale. I, Marvin Zuidema, will my job as basketball manager to anyone who likes to sit on the bench. 53 Tim Larsen Irene XVezeman Doug Tjapkes Allen Bishop President .,...,,..... Vice-President.. Secretary .......,. Treasurer ,................, Student Council .,...l... Mary Zietlow Juniors CLASS OFFICERS .,.,.......Mary Zietlow, Tim Larsen ,,,.,.,Alan Toxopeus, Irene NYezeman ........Lillian VValhout, Douglas Tjapkes w..,i,.l.illian VValhout, Allan Bishop Mouw, Carol Poel Janice Hermanson, Howard Dirkse Alan Toxopeus Lillian Walhout 54 Ron Allcn Helen Hazel Barkinan Bishop Buikema Q K bmi: .,,. 9 .,-:::k:- L Q. Beverly Buikema Caseinier Jim Deters ' eel Q , .,,.,. , ,Nw 1 Myla John Louise Howard Dave Charlotte DeWitt DeYoung DeYoung Dirkse Dolwlaen lfongers J I Janice June Janice Janice Janice Jim Hall Hartman Heetliuis Helmus Hcrmanson Huisman X , , xb., N or b:b . . X ,,, M , g . , Q Q .- f f l ,,,q , sr I j -. - . , A , I 9 5 . .:. ,gg, q,-x.- z t 3, I r , 5 V, .,,- Q 1. . P , , 'N . N A A J Q x.., v - M en':o J r A cg r M Marilyn Marcia Nancy Tim Dave Bill Kalsbeek lieessen Kuiper Larsen Meyers Mouw 55 Carol Pool Bob Bill Eunice Luann Noor Oldenburg Ovcrzet Palsrok f :IZ ii i .llli In 7 I .,. ,fa It Q ,,, 93 g il f A lv if R l',. Ig' , . Dick Norman Joyce Doug Rice Roscma Schuitema Tjapkes Al Lillian Delores Eileen Vanllaastriclit VValhout VVeesies Weesies is 4 Alan Toxopeus Ray VVees1es Polly Sam Ann Mary Jerry Wezeman VVorknian Wybenga Zietlow Zuiclema Donna Postema .. ': 2 ra t . :Ea ..,-., - 5:1 i Chuck Yamlenlloscli Muriel Vanl-Icmert lrenc XX ezenian Barb Zylman 56 Roger Al. Ed XYeesics Barbara Vannette john VanHees So omores CLASS OFFICERS President ....,,r,... ....,,,w I ffl XYeesies, Roger Rice Y. . ice-Presulent r,.,r.,. ,r7,....r ,...,..,,w,,w. J a nice Huibregtse Secretary ...,,..,... w,,w,,,. l Sarbara Vannette, Ellen VVeeSies Treasurer ',,,,A., ,,.... .lolin VanHeeS, Phyllis Meyers ,.,..,,,..Howarcl Vanclerwell, jerry Kool Effie VanclerZwaz1g, Marva Dykerna Student Council ......., Rice Janice Huibregftse Phyllis Meyers Ellen Weesies 57 Paul Marialyce Betty Dave Harvcy Pat :Nchtcrhof Alkema Bovenkerk Bultliuis Buter Czisemier , I Q , qi A- ': in Qi? - - ,. ' 53 i 9 '.,1' ' I A ' - K. , , x -3- 1, - , ' .,'Q' Q if Q lm Y :iv t , i- .mg ' ' -- ' 5 iii A , , A Q 1 . . ::- i .-,.. . K M, 1 - ,- -1, E . sm V ' -.A, ps ,if in 1 23. 4 ' W , -A V .v::., ' ., f X .. - A g 1, , V I. Q ..,,.,. E, ..,.,. Elizabeth Bob Marilou Bob Rcatlia Marva Dclioning DeXY:1ll DcXVall DcYoung Dicphouse Dykcnia Donna Paul Marlene Carol Janice JoAnn Fislicr Grunuvclt Hendricks Herman H nilxregtse Huisnizm xl 1 ' 8 In V zz: E Q : S? E -,:, X ' . .. , . X '- 'E '-'.:: Q ,. I 45, i M , ' ' 2 ,,., Lois Myrna Jerry John Shirley YRny Hyma jackson Kool Kool lxrocze lxuipcr ,B 58 Roger Larsen A MN H Jim Madendorp wget .. 0 ' S QS Q 5 X R .. V .... Q T' , 1 Phyllis Pat Carolyn Eileen Meyers Munday Palsrok Palsrok R 'Pr S w? R r R . l R rrl .E K , R V.,.. -11+ ,,,..: - ' - gi :E ,rnu :1i- 3 . ,- P. 'l-' Q llr . . ., ,. ., I N , ,..: , D ., E . ..,. Nadcen Bob Janice Roger Francis I-'alsrok Postmus Prins Rice Rottman Ed Beverly Carol Bob Dorothy Stcrnhcrg' Tcunis Vz1nclcrMieclen YnnclcrLaan YanclcrLee Q .Q I, x , s-:,, 5 e l ..:A'.b .--Q. we Z5 I 'R F I N J ...l Y. N lr. me o ,R R. Q '-:, A I .Q X .5 ' 2, , ii '- l rr IQVI ix VKIQQV T ., - 5 , Q3 Howard Effie Bill Muriel Hubert V:mclcrVVell VanderZwaag VanDyke VanHouten Vanl-luis X Q John Schuitcma ,lim Y:mrlerVVall fr. john VanHccs So omores Donna Barb Gerald Vkfayne Ed Ellegl Yanliaastriclmt Yannette VanOordt Vriesman VVeesieS VVees1es A 'A W A .. '.' 1 , - ' x ,. 5 f X k R Q- N Q ,..,.,, . 2 L. 8 Q ' .V -1 ::: , 1 iq. Q-Q , f Q . Q ,,.. l: P. .,,. A... .V .,'., ,, ztl V' , i z H, 35 H . a Q e ea ,, f ' A' A Iv., I 'FS ,vt ,Z I 'I In 55-fi: H , e Q in ' '- d ,. . S ' sgiag ... ., X In Q: ,.,. 2 5 if l if 5 ' 4 H a u. ' Lyle Gerald Helen Janice Charles VVilks VV0lffis Workmall VVorkman VVylie 60 Edgar Mcyering Carolyn DeKruyter Joyce Sturrus Dick Palsrok Fres men CLASS OFFICERS President ..,...,.... ........, E dgar Meycring, Karen XVeesi0s Vice-President .,..... ......... C arolyn DeKruyter, Marian XVeesies Secretary '..,.... ..,..... J oyce Sturrus, Sandra 'Weennm Treasurer ,,.,......,,. ....., I Dick Palsrok, Rosanna XVeeSies Student Council ,Yw.... .,.,....,YY. R nth Baker, Maxine NYissmenn jack VanderPlocg, jim XYorkman Karen XVceSics Marian VVeesics Sandra VVecnum Rosanna VVc0sies 61 ,lake Achterhof V K, A a ik Q 'Q .A lk 1 Dave Brace Paul Dolmben Jerry Holler 6 Ruth Ruth Ken Sharon jim Achterhof Baker Blease Boes Holhuis . 'Q ,':. 1 -fi' ' if- ...Q A ,. ...bf X , b Q M ' My hr- 'ij zz.. . , J ' . lf A rr r as a f E E X: . ,I E v - -:A V., :,: ,. ,4,. A ,lll zz- .. Ii: , X I 3 ' . .. -Q V . ,. --1 ::. Barb Marcia Carolyn Gilda Paul Bytwerk Dfrjonge DeKruyter DeVVall Dirkse Joy Elaine Lois Pat Alice Edlund Ficlstra Gunn Hafenhrack Herlein W 1 ,IZ J! Q9 r iQ 3:2 ,,.. I Q X A .1:, ' x ,.,:,,: ,J p sw.- , ,,,:: X X W fbVA , ., Q1 ,., . W K ' .:i2' , '-- '- f Lois Madge Kenneth jack Edgar Hnizcnga Kool Krannitz Kroeze Meyering 62 Jean Meyers 21 Joyce Sfurrus Ron I1dCl'IXOOl an , dx Q .. x f rw Dave Vannettc Margaret Olthof Larry Tlmmer Jack VanderPloeg Adrianna VVagenmakcr Dick Judy Karen Palsrok Schalk Schuitema k,,:.. In xiii . D Z b J k E , I :-, ' '--. ., X X. ' y Darrell Sikkenga :X Q Deanna Johanna Casey' Don Trcgoning Uytlxoven Vaandermg Vanderjagt Carol Eunice Linda Gordon YanclcrVeen VanderVVell Y:1nDyke Yz1nHuis r ,,,i.' Q - MN 3 , . if is Jerry Lester Sandra Barb XVagonmaker Walcott XVcenum XVcesies 1 6 63 Fres men Karen Marion Rosanna Arloa Henry Dave VVeesies Weesies VVeesies VVestfield VVezeman VVhitney 3' S 3 R Winston Maxine Jim Paul jim Ray NVilks VX-'issman VVorkman VVorkman Zietlow Znidcma 64 no keeping our beautiful school in shining condi- tion. His merry tune and smile is liked by all. Q M? v 1 5 Scliool c-:rsonne Mrs. Sovacool is Secretary to all and is always helping everyone out. VVe're sure the principal and everyone else greatly appreciates her. ick seems to be everywhere at once, The cooks seem the least appreciated of all, but we would miss them very much if they were gone. They serve such deli- cacies as anti-communist Russian Fluff and a great variety of foods. ,C 65 U Patrons Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Compliments Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs . William Bishop A. Boelkins . Jake Bush of a Friend Rudy Dejonge Peter DeVVall Miss Ruth Dykema Mr. and Mrs G. Hasper Mr. and Mrs. J. Hoekenga Mr. and Mrs. John Hoeker Mr. and Mrs. Edward Koster Mr. and Mrs. P. Kroeze Compliments of a Friend Mr and Mrs Einar Larsen Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Meyers Mr. and Mrs. john Sikkenga Mr. and Mrs. D. Tanis Mr and Mrs. D. TerHaar Mr. and Mrs. J. Tjapkes Mr and Mrs. Dick VanBeek Mr and Mrs. Arnold Vanderlaan Mr and Mrs. Albert VanderSchaaf Compliments of a Friend Mr. Clifford G. VanderWeg Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs M r. and M rs. Compliments Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Compliments Mr. and Mrs Nvalter Vannette . John Volkers Ben VVeesies of a Friend Ed VX-'eesies Claude VVeesies Fred NVeesies john Weesies Harvey Witt John Yonker of a Friend A. Zuidema Congratulations to the Class of 1953 OUR BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SUCCESS Ei i:2f1e:-fizffafazfzfiiiizfzenm15.1A '- asss ggiggggfggx Musxzooulfs FINEST srou e .V -V:-:-z-:v:':5'5: Ifgz:-gg,-r-.-.-.lr-.-gi-.rv -. 4.:1:v:x4z-1-:asa-v+' :-:-' ss:-:-:-:rp-gf-:-.1 f2ii5225Es2z12gsg1gag3gfgsy2g F o pr gy. U5 yd-nmgzouv 5 se2222EE?3ifi3'z?EE2':fiifzEE2fif125f1iis:a2s?zis:zA af 3 3943 'ifvkifrtfff Q Y 0 SS-fir-as R' Q '?151i5:5:3fE25?:w2f 15455515S5f:1551:l5f5?5E5EZ35?QgE'E:2512255- :15i3E3:'1 :5E'I5' 3 ' ' ':IQ'QTSE222-fiiiffffEEEfE5fi'E3'E-' 'V 1 1. 35'-' .151 V wx N , WX X wmzgxhilf 5.34 'of' T2 A 1 ., . 3156 2, v Q, WN :'Qvl-vw S, -W .-:iz-1.1-1-M1-1-ma:-,--1-: f DANIELS COMPANY 360-364 W. Western Ave. DISTINCTIVE GIFTS BOOKS STATIONERY PENS BEST WISHES CLASS OF 53 A.KRAUTHEIM Quality Jewelry Since l887 329 W. WESTERN AVE. s aT ll ESIS TlS S . A s n ir Tf 6'0l1gratulat10us.f s E d T - ' s TZ ' ..,..,. 'l 'Z' ' ' 2-1' ' - . X . . . .,.. f f1:2f.:2.2 2Q:2.2,5: 1::1a 5212152 l ' 11 ' M ' A :'i'1 1 ,.,1:: .bll I-I. HOMEMAKERS S Tsssas :'S' -aa -ff' F or it s or AMERICA 'X T A .,.,. '1:5?5E?ffEf ':': ' 51ifE3E55i 5: N-+ - :zr bAiA.h.V Izuh' IIAIZ Q . .,,,, ,..,, , I 5 You are cordially invited to visit our large, beautiful A Llftllga store. Our decorating and home service departments ' Q , A , are here to serve you. gi: A515- V cl ld ' an e S BROADWAY AT FIFTH The Home of Good Furniture ACROSS FROM NORGE 68 Compliments of THE TOGGERY 6. CLAUDE PETERMAN 872 First Sfreel GROCER CO. John A. Bylwerk 240 Mason Avenue SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE Compliments of vavsr snr cmr cwa THE CAMERA SHOP F r Particular Women For The Well Dressed Mon Incorporated J 8' G SHCE o PHOTO FINISHING 50 E- Broadway o PHOTO SUPPLIES Muskegon Heights. Michigan 0 GREETING CARDS weunen emo WEATHER mo 60 E. Broadway For Children onmorsmc sv-loss . . i Carefully Filled and checked by Muskegon Heughts, Mnchngan JACK scnnsusen mo HAHN CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1953 BORG-WARNER CORPORATION 69 Best Wishes to the Students of Western Michigan Chrisfion High School VAN COEVERING-IOLMAN SHOES 215 Washington-Grand Haven, Mich. lt Pays to Buy Good Shoes PEWS - PULPIT FURNITURE Choir Robes RECORDS SUNDAY' SCHOOL SUPPLIES PLAQUES SONG BOOKS BOOKS BIBLES 809 Terrace THE NEW STORE Phone 24-8137 SMITH PACKING CO. COMPLIMENTS OF . . . DIRKSE ELECTRIC COMPANY GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN -'EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL 70 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 SNOWHITE BAKING COMPANY Bakers of 0 . Snow I e 0 BREAD 4? CITY AUTO TRIM A. Bulthuis GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN lee Hardware MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN Compliments of . . . DEILMAN'S DRY GOODS SPRING LAKE, MICHIGAN L Reliable Tire 81 lleeessories Co. 1 YOUR COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY HOUSE 440 W. WESTERN AVE. PHONE 2-3784 71 PEDERSEN'S PASTRY SHOP HOME STYLE BREAD DANISH PASTRY Phone 26-8466 1225 Getty - Corner McLaughlin Party Cakes Our Specialty Compliments of Quality Dairy o. Featuring GOLDEN GUERNSEY MILK That Special Milk Call 3-2457 1326 Maffett Street HEIGHTS SHOE REPAIR SHOP Gerrit Groeneveld, Prop. THE BEST IN SHOE REPAIR Shoes Reiinished Like New Zippers Repcrired 10 W. Summit Ave. Muskegon Heights, Michigan COMPLIMENTS OF PRICE Dry Cleaners 1871 PECK STREET COMPLIMENTS OF Curtis-Ferrell Co. We Stress Quality in Sales and Service ACROSS FROM MICHIGAN THEATRE Phone 2-2806 Compliments of HEETHUIS HARDWARE PAINTS - VARNISH - GLASS GENERAL HARDWARE 460 Apple Ave. Phone 2-2798 !OI5 Wood St. 812 Terrace St coNcsRATuLATuoNs, CLASS OF '53 ' :Ate tu. it 1,1 ' 1 DE KRUYTERS BIKE Sl-lop SCHWINN BICYCLES ENGLISH HUMBER 8m SCHWINN FOR ALL AGES LIGHT WEIGHTS We Service What We SeII 1440 Leahy Street Phone 24-7396 'w.. N EOME OF DUAUTY A LEANERS CLEANING PLANT emma I I ., .... A W. . '- U t --,.: ,sf 1 4 , RAY WIERDA 1504-8 SANFORD ST. MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN 73 Usterhart Printing CLARENCE E. BISHOP Phone 2-5776 492 Apple Ave. Muskegon, Michigan Compliments of . . . REMWOLT DRY CLEANERS 401 W. Broadway - Heights Phone 32-7327 or 3-1184 103 West Broadway TRI-CITY GLASS AND PAINT STORE Wallpaper - Mirrors - Store Fronts Muskegon Heights. Michigan 'U o A S AGRWIIX' 1 Aura Swv N U Fuobfif Q kb 'qc - -7 Q' 29 ' Z so E 2 D4 - 5- 3 ul :Q QP Yfb, Q is 4' X MAKE CENTRAL COMPLIMENTS HARDWARE OF Your Lawn and Garden Headquarters LUYTJES LUMBER CO. 1700 Apple Ave. MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN Phone 2-6975 ECLIPSE LAWN MOWERS GOLF BRAND GRASS SEEDS FERTILIZERS and WEED KILLERS Phone 2-2787 or 2-6903 Terrace and Catawba STEINDLER PAPER CO. Moved to 1778 Sanford corner Laketon Phone 2-3747 JOHN'S SUPER SERVICE GREASIN G - TIRES TUBES - BATTERIES 6th and Broadway Muskegon Heights, Mich. Phone 3-4370 Measuring your success in Life O Q in AY sallulululullllmmm 11 QJ Best Wishes Graduates will depend on your taking ad- vantage ofthe knowledge gained in your studies. Act intelligently, think clearly and the goal you have set for yourself will be at- tained. You can rely on electricity to help make your work easier and life more comfortable. Reddy Kilowatt CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY 1' if--e..': E. l-I. Sl-IELDON 6- CO. SEE Gampeau, Mullally 81 Meier, Inc. THE INSURANCE CENTER O Phone 2-3776 924 Second Street I. S. ANDERSQN J. VanderWa1l 81 Eu PACKING .fZ5oS2'1fSS1'2i.AJZS C0. V Phone 194F5 510-520 W. Hockley Ave. NEW ERA, MICHIGAN Muskegon, Michigan 76 YOU HAVEN'T GRADUATED YET! THRIFT IS A NECESSARY VIRTUE- LEARN HOW TO MANAGE MONEY. We Teach You How And Poy You For Doing So - THE MUSKEGON BANK SLEEP NIGHTS REST ASSURED Get your Auto, Fire ond Other Insuronce at THE MUSKEGON AGENCY, INC. Phone 2-8881 993 TERRACE STREET Opposite Court House The Bank Across the Street Q35 UP F0 1119 f 0. 4, Q W fI !0 A V 3 5 9 .I'IIIIxIW' Q 3 Lmumllllulwluluwuwawuslasww I I I T' O 1 I 22 5 or we ' , q ESr F009 FEATURING 00FFEE It's Fresh Because It's Ground Fresh When You Buy It rlpco 77 SCOTT - TJAPKES I. G. A. PHONE 28-3182 A GROWING MARKET IN A GROWING COMMUNITY FREE PARKING 1961 APPLE Compliments of . . . RUITER BROTHERS PLUMBING AND HEATING 3128 Maifen S1. Phone 3-2224 Compliments of O L S O N ' S MUSIC 6. APPLIANCES 446-448 W. Western Ave. Sports pause...I-Iave a Coke cocA-E5'fZ EB??fiiJ'8 E3l'o6F'W1'd3KEooN 820 Pine St. Phone 2-6662 78 BOS FLORAL HOUSE Serving You for the Post 30 Years Phone 2-2096 1333 Apple Ave. Schuitema Texaco Service MARFAK LUBRICATION HAVOLINE MOTOR OIL SKY-CHIEF GASOLINE Phone 24-8205 342 Apple Ave. RALPH SCHUITEMA GROENENDAL'S Dry Goods Store of Friendly Service 390 Apple Ave. Phone 25l52'l2 SYTSEMA FUNERAL HOME 737 APPLE Ave. .. . .err .:f5l,.. . ..'. . ...,..., . ::5f5,-.'.--.aryl--4.-.-4. .... :'5151f. . Z..1L5i amz . ' PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE Oxygen Equipped Phone 2-5787 Where Sympafhy and Efficiency Go Hand in Hand 79 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES Compliments of . . . MUSKEGON FEDERAL LANGELAN D,S SERVICE 344 Oak Avenue SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION Black Front Building on TEXACO PRODUCTS First Street Compliments of HOME FURNACE 976 Pine Street Phone 2-3352 C. E. FQNGER 8: SONS You Always Save at: LOCKSMIT-H . BICYCLES Repairing and Parts N Food Market SAFES OPENED and REPAIRED Phone 2-3250 985 Pine St. 360 Oak Phone 2-2097 Cpl tof... KWEEKMAN FLORAL SHOP seo APPLE AVE. 80 I- Q Z' U 4 0 J fir BNIB A I ' HAM ' 'FW CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 1953 DOBBEN MOTOR SALES, INC. RYKE'S BAKERY Birthday and Wedding Cakes and Dutch Cookies Our Specialty Phone 2-3508 367 E. Larch Compliments of Mer:-lan Ice Cream Co. WHOLESALE and RETAIL 81 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '53 hallenge Stamping and Porcelain Co. I GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN Compliments of POEL SHOE REPAIR 705 Washington Grand Haven, Michigan Compliments of . . . Compliments of ihe HENRY CASEMIEWS GRAND HAVEN HOME BAKERY Tim Plum' nf Guru! Things In Eat Grand Haven, Michigan 708 Washington Si. Grand Haven Compliments of . . . POEL SHOE STORE GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN 82 Compliments of . . . Com iments of . . . pl 74a 269 sem Home Dairy Bar Home of GOLDEN QUALITY MILK and ICE CREAM STUDENTS CLOTHING AND SPORTSWEAR SPRING LAKE Third and Columbus GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN Edward M. Bcrcrs, Owner COMPLIMENTS OF C pl t f Rycenga Lumber Company g P f I .Q 'rm Q' Qeoligq 5 DAIRY 'I ' 1 ': ' 2838 GRAND HAVEN 83 CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES N Ir L7f'1-J 2 WWW Q , C --r-fwlb :Lili 1 nl Q vx f if , 63 'ms S fars fgparaf1'an fan fin en tal Ma SOUTHLAN D GROCERY WOLF LAKE Stop ot our store When wanting meat Thct's tender-pure And good to eot. vpgnl or .QQ Q O STORES 4' 1 u X is 1 'Pns nm' 84 THE CHRISTIAN SUPPLY HOUSE Church and Sunday School Supplies Thos. W. Hcxge 888-890 Terrace St. Phone 2-2146 Compliments of SCHUITEMA ELECTRIC CO. 883 Terrace St. ALL 896-908 , PINE ST. FURNITURE 00. 2-7503 Serving Muskrgosrs Best Homes Sincu 1900 Compliments of . . J Vanett s Motor Sales Phone 'I94F'I4 New Era, Mich. COMPLIMEN TS OF IACK'S ICE CREAM NEW ERA, MICH. New Era CONGRATULATIONS GRADS POSTEMA BROTHERS HARDWARE AND IMPLEMENTS Phone Z6F3 85 ffbe-flrafeaf CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 From YES - EVEN OUR WEDDING CAKES ARE DELICIOUS, SO REMEMBER Us WHEN THE TIME COMES TO ORDER YOUR WEDDING CAKE 22 E. Center St. O Cole Bakerws Muskegon Heights CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '53 LlI'lII5TROIl'l'5 DRUG 5TOBE CLOSED SUNDAYS 456 Apple Avenue Next Io W.K.B.Z. 86 ho' Zjfplfy o. 1 Q Home Cfauveuzcnvc 0 automatic gas water heater MICHIGAN CUNSOLIDATED GAS CUMPANY Compliments of MEYER'S CHEVROLET SALES ond MEYER'S IMPLEMENT SALES CHEVROLET CARS AND TRUCKS MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE TRACTORS and IMPLEMENTS Phone 26-F-31 New Ero, Michigan ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT ALL SPORTING GOODS Compliments of . . . VAN ORMAN5 DAMM HARDWARE New Em' Mich' Ottawa Street LOOK YOUR BEST FOR COMING EVENTS Get thot Well-Groomecl Look MALDA'S BARBER SHOP 1095 Sophia St. Muskegon 88 Compliments of . . . Factory Suppbf Company PHONE 24-5243 Wood St. Mower Service Hand and Power LAWN MOWERS Sharpened and Repaired Factory Machine Parts for A11 Makes 868 Wood SI. MATT SCHUITEMA MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN MAY HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS ATTEND YOUR EVERY EFFORT I y 'QICHIGAII5 X pgRFECT :RMP A I I MICHIGAN PERFECT BREAD Fully Enriched 89 OPPORTUNITY UNLIMITED . . . Greater Muskegon is blessed with excellent educational facilities, an important factor to local industry and commerce. A continuous supply of good, competent and intelligent personnel is essential to the growth of businesses like Sealed Power because from you graduates of today, will come our leaders of tomorrow. Sealed Power can speak from experience. Our long standing policy of giving preference whenever possible, to local graduates, has been most valuable in establishing and maintaining our position among the leaders in the automotive parts industry. Over 6O'i of our top executives are alumni of Greater Muskegon high schools. That's why we say yours for a successful future. Sealed PISTON RINGS ' PISTONS CYLINDER SLEEVES CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '53 ADE'S Collision and Wrecker Service Phone 3-2944 2594 GETTY - - MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN 90 Compliments of STAR MATTRESS CO. 868 Apple Ave. Phone 2-3687 Serving the public for 30 years Compliments of BUEL'S SHOE STORE 333 W. Western Ave. Muskegon, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1953 Office Supplies, Inc. 885-887 Terrace Street MUSKEGON Stationers - Office Outfitters COMPLIMENTS OF . . 605 W. Western Ave. and 5-'apply Phone 2-3767 Owned and Operated by Institute Graduate PAIRAMOUNT CLEANERS - DYERS SPECIAL RATES GIVEN TO CHURCHES ON CHOIR ROBES, DRAPES AND FLAGS M. I. VAN DONKELAAR 1090 Getty Street Phone 2-5452 Prov. 3:6. Congratulations to the Class of '53 THE NATIONAL LUMBERMAN'S BANK Muskegon's Oldest Bank FRIENDLY BANKING SINCE 1859 92 COMPLIMENTS Il00ll'S CIISII COIlL CDIIIPIIIIII 1708 GETTY STREET TELEPHONE 2-3509 High-grade Eastern Kentucky Coals Pocahontas, Egg and Lump Olga Stoker Coal Yonker Supply Co. WHOLESALE PLUMBING 8. HEATING SUPPLIES 1338 Wood St. Muskegon, Mich. CONGRATULATIONS GRADS . . From WAGEIIMAIIEIYS GIIEEIIHOIISES Your Friendly Florist 1236 APPLE AVE. TELEPHONE 2-3126 Peerless Plating Works MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN Phone 3-8470 93 NTS CLOCK FUNERAL HOME GREETINGS, STUDENTS I MAKE OUR BANK YOUR FINANCIAL HEADQUARTERS PROMPT and FRIENDLY BANKING SERVICE The Hackley Union National Bank Muskegon's Largest Bank MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION COMPLIMENTS OF Illuskegon Rag 81 metal Co. MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN 95 COMPLIMENTS FRANCIS JIROCH CO. WHOLESALE CANDY - FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES TOBACCO 81 CIGARS PRESCRIPTIONS BABY NEEDS COSMETICS GREETIN6 CARDS SCHOOL SUPPLIES 248 MARKET ST. Ge? if af HEERES BROTHERS DRUG STQRE BOELKINS Super Market Pine and Myrile On the Same Corner Since I899 MEATS-GROCERIES-FRUITS VEGETABLES - FROZEN FOODS Peter I-Ieeres Walter I-Ieeres 801 Mcdiett St. -Cor. Barney Ave CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 1953 Reliable Hardware Co. Your Moore Paint Dealer VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP - RENTAL SERVICE - Sanders - Edgers - Rug Scrubbers - Polishers 754-758 Wood Street Phone 2-2823 96 Compliments Class of '53 HIISPEIYS SRV-IIIOR Illllltll Our New Store BROADWAY near HENRY O MASON and FIFTH - LAKETON and ETS COMPLIMENTS OF Fisher's Service Station 981 GETTY Muskegon Lamp Specialists pollen .Zawya ga. 1216 Peck St. Muskegon Heights, Michigan 97 COURTEOUS FREE SERVICE DELIVERY Moving - General Transfer - Storage REPUBLIC TRANSFER COMPANY HARTSEMA7S FOOD STORE Local and Long Distance 826 Wood St. S. W. Bos 371 Amity Ave. Phone 24-4266 Phone 2-3200 Muskegon. Michigan CONVENIENT FRIENDLY PARKING ATMOSPHERE Compliments of ECONOMY HARDWARE Quality Hardware at Moderate Prices 1315 Peck St. Phone 3-2273 MUSKEGON HEIGHTS Compliments of Wag 019 WIQJMJWE .Jian Social Printing A Specialty 1147 Spring St. Phone 26-5143 Marshall VanRiper CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES , ' -1-4 W 5, I-dNh 0o--.T,,m.,.,,,,dw, ,, , . . ..,, , 'W .. 'Oi' ,. J?l44jfl' with 'R ,, , - . '-fs Wu 2551, Q km-'-,,,.. M ' 3 f ,, . . :g:f 2 jf'. '-li .:':ag2j,5g-I -,.-,,, 1 Y - lgfif-' ,E+ .: . 'H+' . ' ,I 'Ni'Q,- Q im 5 4 . 5 N cz - .. V tQitwP'V-iq., 'F-x..,j.' ., -31 2 'ii-Li 'J'-4 -we 'le i' M ,JL A 1 N ,Q ij, s'd'1'53'4'eZ? -i 1' 'N -Q.. Tail? , 4, K-',,' ,ga M C, , f ... . , W . OFFICE MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Apple and Wood Phone 24-8463 KNOWN FOR OUR SERVICE Dealer for Royal Typewriters Marchant Calculators Edison Dictating Machines Victor Adding Machines Congratulations Class of 53 PORTER STEEL AND WELDING COMPANY Phone 3-1479 Getty at E. Hovey MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN ART WORK 0 RETOUCHING o LINOTYPE . commers composnve Davila PRINTING COMPANY S Sanford .lt Holbrook 'U 5 -'I H1 UV 0 OYQSQX O 25 by Y- xexwvxv 'L' Z O rn -1 91 s Z2 6092 .A W MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN V959 Q5 evo? Q96 YOUR PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHER WPS ails Zlucfos IOS Grand Rapids. Michigan 99 After High Sehool . . . . . . What? Did you ever consider spending o few years at our Reformed Bible Institute, before going into your chosen profession or your further training? Remember it is l. A Reformed Bible School Maioring in the Bible! Reformed in spirit and standard. 2. A Christian Life Center Which atmosphere could be more conducive to spiritual growth and development? 3. An Orientation Base Many students have found themselves at our Institute. 4. Christian Workers' Camp Study the method of Christian witness in the light of the Christian message. You are invited to visit our Institute and its classes. Feel free to consult any of our staff. Our course of study will never be a loss of time toward your career. The Reformed Bible Institute 1869 Robinson Road, S.E. Grand Rapids 6, Michigan . . . your college invites you to consider its offerings as you plan your future. CALVIN stands with the best in scholarship. lt stands alone among Christian colleges. IO0 Muskegon School of Business Our graduates secure top-paying positions. Courses six weeks to two years in length. KOSTER 8. SONS Congratulations, Class of 53 R A E LTORS THE BUNGALOW Swing Lake' Mich- eooic AND GIFT SHOP John G- Koster Abe Hohrop CHRISTIAN suPPLY CENTER B II I 'O e' S' es los N. sevemh si. Phone 3743 Phone 3892 Phone 3242 Grand Haven, Mich. Petersen Insurance Aqencg 5 North Seventh St. GRAND HAVEN. MICHIGAN Phone 1958-W HOLTROP CONCRETE PRODUCTS Quality Concrete Products REDI-MIX CONCRETE BUILDING MATERIALS Ferrysburg. Mich. Phone 2698 Best Wishes of 53 GEORGE A. LONG Your Typewriter Man SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES All Makes of Portable Typewriters 962 Pine St. Phone 2-8812 Compliments of . . Curveerest 'A' i' 'A' 'A' 'A' 'A' FUN CENTER OF GREATER MUSKEGON 'A' 'k 'A' 'A' 'A' 'k GOODYKE MUSIC HOUSE F. M. GOODYKE, PROP. Telephone 3-2967 38 E. Broadway MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN Instruments Q' Quality 137 Three Generations J One Family 102 COMPLIMENTS OF . . . Manning, Maxwell 81 Moore, Inc. SHAW-BOX CRANE 8. HOIST DIVISION 'Budgit' and 'Load Lifter' Hoists and Shaw-Box Cranes C. KAREL 8. SONS RAKES MARKET Muskegon's Oldest Hardware MEATS - GROCERIES VISIT OUR HOBBY SHOP AIRPLANES - TRAINS I6I0 Evanston at Harvey 936-938 Pine St. Phone 2-3304 Opposite Court House Phone 2-9463 'The entire NTGRCI-I Staff wishes to thank the Merchants of Greater Muskegon and Surrounding Commun- ities ior their cooperation in making our I953 TORCH possible. . . . Thanks IO3 ADDERTISERS lN DEX Name Ade's Collision ......,. Anderson Packing ..... Berman Cleaners ....... Big Store. The ...,..,. Boelkins Grocery ..... Bos Floral Shop ...... Bue1's Shoes ............ Bungalow, The ....,...... Page 90 76 73 83 96 79 91 .........101 Bytwerk Grocery ................ .....,,., 6 9 Calvin College ..,...............,.......... ....,.... 1 00 Camera Shop, The ....,,,...,,.,..,..,...., ,.,.. 6 9 Campeau, Mullally and Meier ........ ..... 7 6 Casemier's Market, Henry .,.,,.....,... ..,... 8 2 Central Hardware ........................,,....... .,,,, 7 4 Challenge Stamping and Porcelain .... :.. ..... 82 Christian Supply House .,...,.....,,....... ,..,,. 8 5 City Auto Trim .................,.........i,.. ...... 7 1 Clock Funeral Home ,,,.,.,.,, ,,,,., 9 4 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ...... ,...., 7 8 Cole Bakeries ......,................. ...... 8 6 Consumers Power Co, ..,.,....,, .,.,.,, 7 5 Continental Motors Corp. ....... ...... 8 4 Curtis-Ferrell Co. .,.,..,,........,., ,.,,,.,,, 7 2 Curvecrest ...........,....,.,..,.....,,. Damm Hardware ........ Dana Printing .,,,.,....,,.,, Daniels Co. .,.,...........,,,,,,,,,,,, . Deiln1an's Dry Goods ........ DeKruyter's Bike Shop ...... Dirkse Electric Co. ........ , Dobben Motor Sales ....... Economy Hardware ..... Factory Supply Co. .... . Fisher Service ................... Fonger, C. E. and Sons ....,. Fredricks Lumber Co. Gas Company, The ........... Goodykc Music House ..,...... .........102 88 99 68 71 73 70 81 98 89 97 80 86 87 .......,.102 70 Gospel Supply Center ....,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, Grand Haven Home Bakery ,.,,,,, ,,,,, Groenendal s .,..,................,.,,...,,,4 Hackley Union National Bank Hartsema Food Store ............,,.,... ,..,, Hasper's Sav- Mor ,,,,.,,,,,,,,i,..,,,,, Hceres Bros. Drugs ..... Heethuis Hardware ,..,. Heights Shoe Repair ....... Holtrop Concrete ......... Home Dairy Bar ...i... Home Furnace .,..,.,.... Jack's Ice Cream ........,.. j lk G Shoe Store ......,...... jiroch Co.. Francis ............. . John's Service Station .... .,.. Karel Hardware .....,.......... Koster Real Estate ....... Krautheim jewelers ..,,. Kweekman's Floral .,... Lakeshore Press ....... Langeland Service .........,.. Lee Hardware ......v...,....i..,.., Lindstrom's Drug Store ,.,..,. Long, George A. .............,......,.. , Luytjes Lumber Co. ..,.,,,,i,,,.,, A Malda's Barber Shop ........................ ......... Manning, Maxwell and Moore 82 79 95 98 97 96 73 72 101 83 80 85 69 96 75 103 101 68 80 98 80 71 86 101 74 88 .........103 Name Page Meri-lan Ice Cream ....... ....... 8 l Meyers Chevrolet .....,..... ....... 8 8 Michigan Bakeries ........................... ....... 8 9 Muskegon Agency, Inc, .................................. ....... 7 7 Muskegon Hardware and Supply ..................... ....... 9 1 Muskegon Federal Savings and Loan Assn. ............ 80 Muskegon Rag and Metal .................................. ....... 9 5 Muskegon Savings Bank .................................. ....... 7 7 Muskegon School of Business ....... ....... 1 01 National Lumberman's Bank .,...,. ....... 9 2 Nibble-a-Scrib-Nib ....................... ....... 8 1 Noor's Cash Coal Co. .............. ....... 9 3 Norge Division ,..........,.,, .............,,,, ,,.,,,4 6 9 Office Supplies. Inc. .........,,................. ....... 9 1 Office Machines Sales and Service ..,,. .....,, 9 8 Olson Music House .......,.........,..,....... .,..... 78 Osterhart Printing ........., .... Paramount Cleaners ........., Pedersen's Pastry .,....,........... Peerless Plating Works ...... Petersen Insurance ..,.,.....,,. Pine Street Furniture ,........ Poel Shoe Repair .............. Poel Shoe Store ,.,... .............,., Porter Steel and Welding ,,.,.. Postema Bros. Hardware ........ Potter Lamp Co. ............,.... . Price Dry Cleaners ,... . Pyle Pattern ,,,,,.......,,,,.. Q. S. Food Stores ........... Quality Cleaners ,..,.,,.......,,. Quality Dairy ..,..........,......,..,.. Reformed Bible Institute ........ Rake's Grocery .....................,.... Reliable Hardware ..........,............ Reliable Tire and Accessories ......... Remwolt Cleaners .....,.,.....,..,..,.,... Republic Transfer Co. .,,.,,,,,,., ,, Ruiter Bros. ,,,,.,,,,,,,..,,.,,, , Rycenga Lumber ..........,..,, Ryke's Bakery .,...,,................, Schuitema Electric Co. .........,. . Schuitema Texaco Service ..... Scott-Tjapkes ........,.,........,...... Sealed Power Corp. .,.,...,.. . Sheldon, E. H. ............. . Smith Packing ....i.....,....., Snowhite Baking Co. .... . South1and's Grocery ....... Square, The .,,................,.., Star Mattress .,,..,..,,.....,.,.,...,,.,.,,,,, Steindler Paper Co. ,,,,.,, . ,,,,,,,,,,..,,, ,, Stop N Shop Food Market ..... ,. Sytsema Funeral Home .,,,,.,....., Toggery ...,.....,,,.i...,......,.,.,......,... Tri-City Glass and Paint ...... Van Coevering-Jolman ..... Vandervelde's Furniture ...... Vanderwall Co., J. ........... . Vannett's Motor Sales ..... Van Orman's ...................,,.,... Versluis Studios ......,......,....,........ Wagonmaker's Greenhouse .......... Wood Street Mower Service ......... 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