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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1956 volume:

,, .. i Q i S 4 . 4 ilu, ZW Presented by the 1956 Senior Class of WESTERN MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Muskegon, Michigan MINISTRATION - 10 - 19 GRADUATES - 20 - 37 table of cor fx? Q Qu 5 I KST? 3 I EI 'i ' QIIIIIT xiii ,.. .. UNDERCLASSMEN - 38 - 51 MUSIC - 52 - 61 ents ORGANIZATIONS - 62 - 75 ATHLETICS - 76 - 91 I ADVERTISING - 92 - I28 3 With minds enriched by your teaching we dedicate this book to you, Mr. Kuiper. You have played a part in our lives in the development of our minds, the en- richment of our characters, and the expansion of our spiritual being. Also, for your direct part in bringing us all to a vital relationship to the God-given grace of music we thank you sincerely. . ,.,,, . 2, ,NM , ,.,, - b y 7 ri1fLc1fy9a!5 Wewozge Dear Christian Young People: lt is with mixed feelings that we bid you farewell. There is a measure of sadness because after four years of close association we must now say farewell. But there is also a note of happiness: we are assured that, under God, you are prepared to bear witness boldly for Christ in whatever field of work He places you. Go forth, therefore, eagerly accepting the challenge of His call. Marvin Schans 6 Speech choir interprets Isaiah. lbaify ULQIQQX Messiah soloists perform for Christmas. 70l0ZQ6f46464dZZ4W6 HELL 10 ADMINISTRATICN fl . Q2 l 1 in , R A 1 S I 8 Let knowledge grow from more lo more, B111 more of rerereure in us dwell: Tbal mind and soul, affording well, May make one musiv as before. -- Temzysor I MR. EDWARD JOLING A.B., A.M. Social Science Junior Class Sponsor MR. VERNON BOERMAN A.B., A.M. English, Library Senior Class Sponsor MISS MARGIE KALLEMEYN A.B. English, Speech Junior Class Sponsor lin. MR. KLASS KUIPER A.B., B.M., M.M. Music Junior Class Sponsor MISS JANICE KNOLL A.B. Home Economics, World Hislory Economic Geography Freshman Class Sponsor MR. ARTHUR LANNING Ph. B. Commercial Senior Class Sponsor T MR. VERNON NYHOFF B.S., M.S. Inorganic Science, Algebra, Mechanical Drawing Sophomore Class Sponsor MR. TED McFALL A.B. Malhemalics, Latin Senior Class Sponsor MR. MARVIN SCHANS A.B., A.M. Principal, General Math. MR. EDWIN WALHOUT A.B., Th. B. Bible, Geomeiry Sophomore Class Sponsor Koffee Klefz MR. ELMER WALCOTT A.M., A.B. Organic Science, Sports Freshman Clcss Sponsor -Q 1 Seated: J. Rop, Dr. Vanderlaan, President: IN. Buining. Standing: J. Musch, A. Vissia, A. Workman, BOARD COMMITTEES FINANCE N. Buining J. Musch J. Kuiper EDUCATION J. Rop M. Walcott A. Vissia J. Vanderlaan BUILDING C. Weesies J. Tiapkes A. Workman I6 C. Dirkse, J. Tiapkes, C. Weesies, W. VanDyke. cgifroof Ear To the Graduating Class of l956 we, the Board of Western Michigan Christian High, extend our sincere congratulations. You are ending your high school career, and no doubt feel proud and happy that you have had the oppor- tunity to attend a Christian high school. Your parents and teachers too, and all your friends, are proud and happy with you. May the memories of Christian High stay with you always in life: walk in the truth, therein you will find a great delight. Sincerely, The School Board EXECUTIVE BOARD - Standing: Mrs, K. Mouw, Mrs. N. Dornbos, Mrs. G. DeKruyter. Seated: Mrs. J. Volkers, Mrs. S. Dephouse, president, Mrs. W. Bishop. riociffa Priscilla P. T. A. is an organization with a mem- bership of 400 persons who are parents and friends of our Christian grade and high schools. This group works solely for the benefit of the schools, and at present one of our aims is finan- cial help with the construction of a gym-auditor- ium. A future goal is to help add new rooms to the elementary building. However, aside from these materialistic benefits, the desire of this organization is to have complete cooperation and understanding between teachers and parents, and to work together in the service of God's Kingdom, Monthly programs are planned, with student participants whenever possible. Our hearts are thankful for the gifts He has given us, and it is the prayer of the Priscilla P. T. A. that He will continue to bless us in his Kingdom. -Secretary of Priscilla P. T. A. 17 The office is the hub of the school's business activity and the details flow efficiently through the hands of Mrs. Sovacool. Besides dispatching her regular secretarial duties she is always a friend to all. Q! ice Students helping the office with attendance records are Francine Vander Wel and Carol Vanderlaan. Dick is synonymous with order and cleanliness at W. M. C. He is never seen without some tool of his trade and is never too busy to unlock some door or clean up some room forthe use of others. Although marriage took the wonderful cooking of Mrs. Weesies, formerly'Mrs. Zcmdvliet, away from us, Mrs. Boeve and Mrs, Vriesman are still turning out the best school lunches found any- where. 6l :50lfLlfL8 20 nl an GRADUATES sl sv X Nr We have crossed the bay- tlae ocean lies ahead. 3 Q 1 2 5 Judy Schalk, Treasurerg Carolyn DeKruy9er, Secretcryg Edgar Meyering, Vice-president: Jack VanderPIoeg, President ZVLLOI' 361,155 WACQP5 22 3 1 JAKE ACHTERHOF General SHARON KAY BOES J College Preparalory Student Council 25 G,A.A. l,2,3,45 Missions 2,35 Future Teachers 4 lVice-president 415 Y-Teens 2,35 Cheerleader 2,3,45 Sophomore Play Cost5 Senior Play Cast5 Choir 3,45 Glee Club 3,4. RUTH A. ACHTERHOF College Preparatory G.A.A. 1,25 Glee Club 2,3,45 Future Nurses l,2,3,4 lPresident 415 Choir 2,3,45 Y-Teens 2,35 Journalism 1,25 Sophomore Play Cast5 Senior Play Cast. JAMES A. BOLHUIS College Preparatory Band l,2,3,4 lVice-president 415 Gloe Club l,2,3,45 Choir 2,3,45 B.A.A. l,2,3,45 Mis- sions Club lp Science Club lp Biology Club 25 Chemistry-Physics 35 Classical Records 45 Basketball 2,3,45 Senior Play Cost. RUTH ANN BAKER Commercial G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 Y-Teens 35 Student Council lp Choir 2,3,45 Glee Club 2,35 Future Nurses 1,25 lSecretory 115 Classical Records 45 Sophomore Play Student Director5 Senior Play Cast5 Torch Staff, Co-Business Manager. MARCIA T. DE JONG Commercial Band 1,25 Journolism 25 G.A.A. 1,25 Mise sions 1,25 Choir 3,45 Glee Club 3,45 Future Accountants 3,45 Class Treasurer lg Assist- ant Secretary-Treasurer 2. 23 CAROLYN R. DE KRUYTER College Preparalory G.A.A. l,2,3,4 lSecrelary 315 Choir 2,45 Glee Club 25 Y-Teens 3 lTreasurerl5 Class Vice-presideni lg Class Secretary 45 Jour- nalism 35 Radio Speech 25 Sophomore Play Cas! 25 Bowling 2. JOY ANN EDLUND General G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Y-Teens 35 Choir 2,3545 Glee Club 2,3,45 Journalism 2,35 Fuiure Nurses l,2,45 Torch Slaff5 Senior Play Prompfer5 Class Treasurer 2. GILDA REA DE WALL College Preparulory Cheerleader 2,3,45 Siudenl Council 2,3,45 Choir 2,354 lsecrelary 315 Glee Club 2,3,45 G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Missions 2,3 lSe:revary 3l5 Radio Speech lg Journalism I5 Chemistry- Physics 45 Class Treasurer 35 Sophomore Play Student Direclor5 Senior Play Cast. LOIS E. GUNN Commerrial G.A.A. 2,3,45 Choir 253,45 Missions 1,2- Classical Records 4, clee Club 2,3,45 swf den! Council 2 lAssis!anI Secretary-Treasuh erl5 Class Secretary-Treasurer 2. PAUL DIRKSE College Prepnrniory Biology Club 25 Chemislry-Physics Club 4 PAT A. HAFENBRACK General G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Choir 2,3,45 Glee Club 253,45 Classical Records 45 Y-Teens 35 Fulure Nurses 1,25 Senior Play, Properties. a 24 TERRY HENRICKSON College Preparnlory Basketball 3,4, Baseball 3, B.A.A. 3,4, Chemistry-Physics 4. KENNETH KRANNITZ College Preparatory Classical Records 3,4, B.A.A. l,2,3,4 lPres idenl 41, Baskelball l,2,3,4, Choir 2,3,4 Glee Club l,2,3,4, Sophomore Play Casl 2 Science Club l, Biology Club 2. LOIS JEAN HUIZENGA College Preparatory G,A.A. 2,3,4 lAssislanI Secrelcry-Treasurer 41, Y-Teens 3 lSecre1ary 31, Bowling 2,3, Sludenl Council 4, Class Secretary 2,3, Journalism 2, Future Nurses 2,3, Radio Speech l, Sophomore Play Cosl. EDGAR MEYERING College Preparatory Class President l, Vice-presidenl 4, Science l,2,3, Fuiure Teachers 4, Choir 2,3,4, Glee Club l,2,3,4, Basketball l,2,3,4, B.A.A, l,2,3,4 lSecrelary 21, Band l,2,3,4, Base- ball 2, Tennis 3,4, Sophomore Play Casl, Sludenl Council 3. MADGE LOUISE KOOL General Choir 2,3,4 llibrarian Al, Glee Club 2,4, Radio Speech l, Biology 2, Sophomore Play Casl, Senior Play Casl, G.A.A. l,2,3,4, Y-Teens 3, Classical Records 4, Girls Bas- ketball 2, Torch Stoll 4, Bowling 3. JEAN E. MEYERS Busifzexs Fulure Nurses l,2,3,4, G.A.A. l, Missions 2, Glee Club 2, Senior Play Prompler. 25 MARGARET A. OLTHOF General Missions 25 Glee Club 25 Fulure Nurses 3,45 Sophomore Play5 Senior Play Usher, Chairman. JUDITH SCHALK College Preparnlory G.A.A. l,2,3,4 lVice-president 4l5 Girls Baskelball 1,25 Bowling 3,45 Biology 2 lSec- relary 2l5 Chemistry-Physics 45 Classical Records 35 Journalism 35 Literary 45 Soph- omore Ploy Casl5 Senior Play5 Student Coun- cil 35 Class Treasurer 45 Torch Slaff5 Band 2. DICK PALSROK SANDRA LEE POSTEMA College Preparaiory College Preparaiory Baskelball l,2,3,45 Tennis 3,45 B.A,A. l,2, Easlern Chrislian High School, New Jersey, 3,4 lSecrefary 3, Treasurer 415 Biology 2 i,2,35 Torch Sloff5 Chemistry-Physics 4. IPresidenl 215 Chemistry-Physics 3,45 lPres- idenf 415 Science lg Torch Staff Editor. KAREN RAE SCHUITEMA ESTHER ANDRE SCHANS General Callfgf P'fPf '0'J' G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, choir 2,a,4, Glee Club 2,3, G.A.A. 2,3,45 Glee Club 2,3,45 Choir 3,45 45 Y-Teens 35 Fulure Nurses 1,25 Classical Missions 35 Senior Play Frompler5 Torch Records 45 Sophomore Play Casl5 Senior S!aff5 Holland Christian High l. Play Casl. 26 DARRELL SIKKENGA College Preparalory Science Club lp B.A.A, l,3,45 Biology 25 Missions 25 Baseball 25 Journalism 35 Glee Club 35 Choir 35 Baskelbnll 3,45 Tennis 35 Future Teachers 4. MARION TROMP Business Fulure Nurses 3,4. JOYCE STURRUS College Preparalory G.A.A. l,2,45 Girls Basketball l,25 Missions 25 Fulure Accounlanvs 2 lSecrelary 2l5 Future Teachers 4 lSecrelary-Treasurer 4l5 Class Secrefary l5 Sophomore Play CasI5 Senior Play Make-up5 Torch Sfaff 45 lilerary 45 Phoenix Camelback High School 3. JACK ROBERT VANDER PLOEG College Prepamlory B.A.A. 25 Choir l,2,45 Glee Club l,2,45 Chemistry-Physics 3,45 Sfudenl Council l,4 lPresident 4l5 Class President 253,45 Soph- omore Play Casl5 Senior Play Casl5 Band 2, LARRY TIMMER Business and College Preparatory B.A.A. 1,2545 Science 15 Biology 25 Chem- istry-Physics 3,45 Glee Club l5 Baskefbull l,2,3,45 Sophomore Play Cash Journalism 35 Golf 3,45 Torch Sfdffg Senior Play Cash Siudenl Council 4. LINDA R. VAN DYKE College Prelmralorv G.A.A. l,3,45 Fulure Nurses l,2,3,45 Band l,2,3,45 Senior Play Prompler 4. 27 PETER VAN DYKEN ROGER VAN GUNST GORDON VAN HUIS College Preparafory College Preparatory General A. 3,45 Future Teachers A5 Glee Club B,A.A. 3,45 Basketball 3,45 Baseball 35 3,45 Muskegon Heights High l,2. Chemistry-Physics 4. ADRIANNA MAY DAVID L. VANNETTE WAGENMAKER LESTER WALCOTT General General 5el'll0f PIUYV lighting: 50Dl10m0fe PlUY: G.A.A. l,7,3,-15 Future Nurses I lTreusurer College Preparatory Basketball l. U5 Glee Club 45 Torch Staff 4. Band 2,35 Missions 2. 28 SANDRA F. WEENUM SHARON G. WEENUM Business Commercial Class Secretary lg G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Future ,G,A.A, l,2,3,4p Y-Teens 35 Missions 1,25 Accountants 35 Missions Club 25 Y-Teens 35 Classical Records 45 Future Accountants 35 Senior Flay Make-up 45 Band 1,25 Torch Senior Play Make-up5 Journalism 35 Glee Staff. Club 35 Class Treasurer l, MARIAN JEAN WEESIES Collrgc Prcparatorv G.A.A. l,2,3,A lTreasurer 315 Band l,2,3 45 Choir 45 Glee Club 45 Sophomore Play Student Diredor5 Future Nurses lg Chem- istry-Physics 3,45 Torch Staff 45 Class Vice- president lg Class Secretary 2. ROSANNA E. WEESIES Coilcgz' Pr'vprm1lov'y C-.A.A. 2,3,4 lSecretary 3l5 Cheerleader l,2,3,45 Choir 45 lVice-presidentl5 C-lee Club 45 Band l,2,3,4 lSecretary-Treasurer Qlj Future Nurses l,4 ISecrelarv M5 Class Treasurer lp Sophomore Play Cast5 Senior Play, Usher Chairman. 'R KAREN ANN WEESIES College Prvpnralory G.A.A. 2,45 Cheerleader 25 Choir 25 Glee Club 25 Band l,2,3,45 Future Nurses l,45 Class President l5 Sophomore Play Student Director. HENRY J. WEZEMAN Coflvgc' Prvfmrulory Band 2,3,45 Choir '2,3,45 Glee Club l.2,3,45 Sophomore Play Cast5 Senior Play Cast5 Student Council 25 Class Vice-president 35 Journalism 25 Missions 2,3 lVice-president 325 Radio Speech l. Q5 f ,, Q X f A . X ,S .X SAM 29 KAY WIERSEMA Business G.A.A. 2,3,45 Future Nurses 2,45 Senior Play Cast. ALAN WOLFFIS General Class President lg Boys Athletic Club l, Sophomore Play 25 Camera Club 25 Choir 35 Glee Club 3. WINSTON LEE WILKS College Preparatory B,A.A. l,2,3,45 Basketball l,2,3,45 Golf 35 Choir 45 Glee Club I5 Chemistry-Physics Club 3,45 Biology Club 25 Science Club li Senior Play Cast 2,45 Student Council l,3. JAMES R. WORKMAN College Prepnmlory Choir l,2,3,4 lPresident 415 Band l,2,3,-15 Student Council lg B.A.A. l,2,3,45 Classi- cal Records 25 Chemistry-Physics 3,45 Class Vice-president 35 Glee Club l,2,3,45 Basket- ball 25 Tennis 35 Sophomore Play Student Directar5 Senior Play Stage Crew. MAXINE Jovcs WISSMANHC College Preparalory G.A.A. l,2,3,4 lPresident 3,4 Vice-presi- dent 21, Girls Basketball l,25 Bowling 2,85 Student Council l5 Choir 2,35 Glee Club 2,35 Future Nurses 1,25 Chemistry-Physics 3,4 lSecretary-Treasurer 415 Literary 45 Journal- ism l,25 Sophomore Play Cast5 Senior Play Cast5 Torch Staff 45 Literary Editor. PAUL C. WORKMAN College Preparatory B.A.A. 1,2, Basketball 1,2,:4,4, choir 2,3,4, Glee Club l,2,3,45 Band l,25 Radio Speech 2,35 Classical Records 3,45 Chemistry-Physics 35 Sophomore Play Cast5 Senior Play Cast. 30 jA858 we 0lfLOI . VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN DICK PALSROK MARIAN WEESIES OW HJ!- A DICK PALSROK A-MARIAN WEESIES EDGAR MEYERING MAXINE WISSMANN B -+- SANDRA POSTEMA B GLLDA DE WALL RosANNA WEESIES KAREN wEEslEs RUTH BAKER LARRY TLMMER PETER vAN DYKEN J .wi enior A MAN CALLED PETER is the story of Peter Marshall, who was chaplain of the United States Senate. As an immigrant from Scotland, Marshall became a Presbyterian minister. The play deals with his life when he was pastor at New York Avenue Presbyter- ian Church in Washington, D. C. Today Peter Mar- shall is regarded as one of the greatest ministers America has known. The play was directed by Mr. Walhout and Mr. Boer- man and was presented two nights in Angell School auditorium, where it drew capacity crowds. Public response was so favorable that two weeks later there was a re-Peter in the Grand Haven High School auditorium. wa, Peter Marshall .s.....,........., Catherine Marshall ...... ,... Peter John Marshall Alan Talbot ........,., Judith Bickle ,,.. Jesse Bickle ...... Susan Grant ...,. Marian Grant ..,,V. Steven Grant ..,. George Yost ..,,.,,....,....... Joe Keating .A..................... Senator James Knox Na ncy Everetts .................. Barbara Logan .,,, Hulda ............. Jack Vander Ploeg Madge Kool Jay Milkamp ,, Henry Wezeman Maxine Wissmann Kay Wiersema Ruth Baker Gilda De Wall Larry Timmer Jim Bolhuis Winston Wilks Polk ..,...., Paul Workman Sharon Boes Ruth Achterhof Karen Schuitema 33 , . M-MMM EDITORIAL STAFF Mah- BUSINESS STAFF Seated: Dick Palsrok, Editor: Maxine Wissman, Literary Editor. Seated: Ruth Baker, Co-business Managerg Larry Timmer, Co-busine Standing: Mr. Boerman, Advisor. LITERARY STAFF Seated: Joyce Sturrus, Judy Schalk, Henry Wezeman. Standing: Paul Workman. Manager. Standing: Margaret Olthof, Madge Kool, Adrianna Wagenmaker. PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART STAFF Ruth Achterhot, Sandra Weenum, Esther Schans, Sandra Postem Marian Weesies. Ulm 1956 Ziff. This staff was commissioned the task of collecting the story of our school into book torm. lt took the complete year to compile it. ln doing so, the staff has had the opportunity to gaze on school 34 lite as a whole. We have tried to take a broad view, to collect the facts of activity, and to present the story of our school lite in this 'I956 Torch. 5,2535 x we ,S 9 5153523 'SHT sillshs if 5 -NN QS? ,. , , .g y 9 A al aa S 3 Vi... 3: A Q X X I I, , S g X X u in ii 15 1 'TPP EJ x -QQ' Q. Y, m xx X X A x 51iQyi'Qxi , fi1 yf QQ Q if 9 x N K x CLS S QW x x Y-xi? 'Q ff ' , 1 - T' ' Q, L 3 , 1. Q A , gi SV Sl is S v Iqu: f k , J .. ', fi . i X X Q Q 5 if K .. 5 .::. Sw fi X fb Q Q xx ! is FX Q 3 ....x,,' I E Q , itl E 3 . 25. 5 k S ' . 1 . ' S if 4 QQ X H' Q 5 L I 1 'L 1, 4 S-S 1 X- 'X'- ,wp 3 Q ,u-H fn Wfffzz MW Y ii X 38 33 , 5 gas! UNDERCLASSMEN r' My business ix lm! In rcnmke lIl'j'.Vt'If. But make the fzlzmllzie Inav! of mlm! Gnd ulnzlcf' BI'Ull'lIfI1Q k if? 5 Q i 2 1 BeHy VundenBrund, Secreicryg Ruth Zuidemc, Treosurerg Bob Jager, Presidenip Irwin Wolffis, Vice4president. l!LlfLlfOlf' 6115515 lfC8lf'1f Q 3 owziord vw 5, E WW ' . . f 7 em sw 'l ff? Q Q fr 'l , + X 46 A 5 Y S W ..... . . .:'Q5.. - A 1 if ,Q Q mt.. 2 'K . . 5 1, Q 1 1 5 aa e errre ,.: ,..,. GN Phyllis Barsema Linda Bogema Paul Bolhuis Karon Bollhouse Sharon Bollhouse Wayne Bomgaars Rulh Celon Joan De Koning Ilene Dewind James De Young Lois Dirkse Paul Dobben Margarel Drost Kalhy Fisher Sally Heelhuis Janice Henrickson Jerry Hommes Robert Jager Jane! Kal! Barbara Kuiper Jerry Leulzinger Jerry W. Meyering Carolyn Milkamp Jack Myers 41 Marialyce Nummerdor Alyce Oldenberg Terry Postmus Charlene Raymond Barbara Rop M o ry R o s e b o o m 31 R o n S c h o a p , i l A Wayne Sikkengo ' gif 1' gg, z 49 V .. X13 . ,Q 1 9 45 is FQ 8' 2 , . 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Sharon Wilks Gordon Wolffis Irwin Wolffis Ruth Zuidemu 43 Donna DeWoII, Secretaryg Nuomc Anderson, Vice-presidentp Bob Keesen, Presidenfp Pat Workman, Treasurer 32,9 0l'VL0lf'8 CLIN CZP5 44 K s fs i w m y if 'Q 'if Z N in 4 y 3' S, Magis 52,9 OWLOIAE5 wig it 3.,,Yf'F 4. .,. i si ..-, g -'-'- 2. g fr .5 K SX, J my 5, ,:sg . ' .iqr Arlyn Achferhof Naoma Anderson Paul Baade Wayne Bord Millie Boeskool Curlis Bolema Bob Broersma Jim Brondyke Mary De Koning Nancy Delers Donna De Wall Gordon De Wall Dale De Young Ruth Dirkse Rhoda Dobben Ben Docfer Bill Dykema Judy Garvelink Chorlynne Heeres Philip Hollur Larry Holtrop Bill Hymo Bob Keessen Mary Klouw 45 Ron Leufscher Bob Medema John Musch Mary Poel Joan Prins Dick Rap Roger Schlukebir Mary Anne Schuur Carol Sikkenga Gordon Sikkenga Harrison Sikkenga Nancy Sierenberg Russell Sierenberg Philip Tiapkes Arlene Toxopeus Judy Trap Douglas Van Dam Carol Vanderlaan Sharlene Vander Stelt Normaiean' Vander Wel Francine Vander Wel Ken Van Dyke Sandra Veensira Lane Velikamp 46 .Stop OWLOPQ5 g ii X 5 3 I- ww, Xi' Adrianne L. Wcgenmclker Janis Weenum Joyce Weesies Arlene Wolffis Myra Wolffis Shirley Wolffis Put Workman Margie Yonker 47 is sf 'K ge fe Qi? Bruce Fisher, Vice-presidentp Dale Poel, Presidenh Marietta Workman, Treasurerg Paul Zeherholm, Secretory. 5 C! O ' rw men and LCQVJ mn. ,7 P85 l7L8l'L A :-,.: Margaret Anderson Shari Bierma Alice Boeskool Gerald Bosch Jean Buikema Marilyn Buler Jerry Bylwerk Ronald Bylwerk Warren Carlson Leroy DeJong Judy DeKoning Bruce Fisher Belly French Edward Heethuis Roberl Heelhuis John Helmus Karen Hendricks Carol Heykoop Mark Holwerda Gary -Huisman Ruth Huizenga Joan Kramer Jean Larsen Marilyn Meyer 49 Jerry Molewyk Sandra Palsrok Ellen Perry Dale Poel Carolyn Portenga Caryn Portenga Christine Postema Karen Ruiter Dorian Schaap Sharon Schaap Joysene Schuitema Arthur Sikkenga Don Slater Karen Southland Trynette Steenwyk Judy Stout Paul Trap Jim Tregoning R'uth Vanderlaan Norman Vander Wel Warren Vander Wel Lois Veenstra Pat Venema Lois Vlasman 50 57 P85 WLQVL 1-ggi : - ,. ,. -:::- r, 1 I , C. P85 l'l'L8lfL Paul Wagenmaker Ruth Wagenmaker David Weesies Larry Weesies Mary Wildeboer Marcia Wildebaer William Wolffis Dorene Workman Mariella Workman Paul Zelferholm Marilyn Zuidema 51 52 E N 29' FQ B J QW Q bb , C x QM' 1 Q5 S MUSIC The knowledge of many arts is valuable to us even though we follow some other falling. Tacitus Ex , 3 .,, X. W . ,. I X .vw g R53 35 fm 5 5 3 T ' - bm 2 1 . i 1 1 K,-f 2 FS' ,Z ,:,. ig ,f , W QQ Q is W 59? Q if gs gg, 2 3? -1:1 fl S wi--f 2+ V fsffi ' Clwir A highlight of the choir's year was The Word Made Flesh, a Christ- mas cantato, which was presented in Bethany Christian Reformed Church. Spring and fall concerts were presented in coniunction with the Band. Climaxing choir activities were two performances in Grand Rapids: the first at the District Festival, and on May 4 the choir ioined other midwest Christian High School Choirs to participate in the annual Calvin College Festival. Zim! The Band increased its membership this year so more new uniforms were needed. A worthwhile money-making project undertaken by the band was selling po- tato chips at noon and after school. Some of the band members formed a Pep Band which frequently played at basketball games. The band presented spring and fall concerts and participated in the District Band Festival at Grand Haven. 56 ? y 57 Front Row: llene DeWind, accompanist, Wayne Bomgaars, Robert Jager, Gordon Stegink, Gordon VanHuis, Edgar Meyering, Phil Hollar, Gordon Wolffis, Irwin Wolffis. Bark Row: Jack VanderPloeg, Larry VanderMolen, Ron Schaap, Henry Wezeman, Paul Workman, Kenneth Krannitz, James Bolhuis, Jim Workman, Peter VanDyken. Le CMJ Under the direction of Mr. Kuiper the Boys' and interest in group singing among students there. Girls' Glee Clubs each rehearse one hour a week. To climax their activities, both glee clubs entered The boys have given public performances at Pris- the district festival in Grand Rapids and both were cilla P. T. A. and the Muskegon Youth Hour. Both awarded Excellent ratings. clubs sang at the Christian grade school to arouse .1 1.1. an. First Row: Fran Weesies, Bertha VanDankelaar, Rosanna Weesies, Sally Heethuis, Naoma Anderson, Marialyce Nummerdor, Marilyn Tromp, Kathy Fisher, Charlynne Heeres, Gilda DeWall, Joan DeKoning, Sharon Boes. Second Row: Margaret Drost, Mary Poel, Barbara Rap, Barbara Kuiper, Ilene DeWind, Mary DeKoning, Marian Weesies, Mary Roseboom, Lois Gunn, Pot Hafenbrack, Janis Weenum. Back Row: Pat Workman, Karen Schuitema, Linda Bogema, Joyce Vanderlaon, Mina Overzet, Normaiean VanderWel, Esther Schans, Madge Kool, Lois Dirkse, Ruth Achterhof, Donna DeWall, Joy Edlund. 58 Pep band al the basketball games. Fourth hour band session Junior girls trio rehearses Boys' glee club practicing for auditorium performance. ,Ql'lfI 6L-l'VLlll 6t :f,f10l f5 ,ii 544 I1 IH e ffm e rA eer5 SQOJKOP l'l00l'L AGM? si ff 5270! !0l' Qspeecl confmfa 61 Q ? , 62 ORGANIZATIONS 4 Q5 fp at' . . . extra- as well as curricular activities are indispensable for healthy student growth. Seated Ruth Zuidema, Secretaryy Ron VandenBerg, Vice-presidentp Jack VanderPloeg, Presidenty Donna DeWall Assistant Secretary Treasurerp Ilene Dewind, Treasurer. Standing: Harrison Sikkenga, Larry Timmer, Gilda DeWall, Carolyn Portenga Gordon Stegink, Roger Schlukebir, Wayne Bard, Norman VanderWeI. Cgifvacfenf Colfmci As the representative body of our school, the Student Council has done much to promote harmony and spirit in our school life. The Mixer Party was used as a means of introducing freshmen and new students. The annual skating party in honor of the king and queen was also sponsored by the Student Council. The Christmas Banquet proved to be a success with Mr. Workman as the toastmaster and the faculty giving H, M. S. Pinafore. Exchange chapels were held with the various Christian High Schools in the region. They proved to be enioyable and developed good spirit in the schools. , E . , ,.::E:EsE:'::',: ' 'WV - It .... ,. -.. ,Nl Mr. Workman at the Christmas Banquet. Student Council protects: the grand Christmas banquet and 'Krazy Kourt' of Twirp Week. Your Honor-Judge Nyhoff. Acquitted. oronoz Llion, Preporohon 66 Senior Court: Marion Weesies, Ken Kronnitz, Queen - Rose Weesies, King - Dick Pclsrok. Junior Court: Ilene DeWind, Ron VandenBerg. I crown thee, Queen Rose. Seated: Maxine Wissmon, Joan DeKoning, Karen Bolthouse, Ruth Zuidema. Standing: Joyce Sturrus, Judy Sctwyalk, Sharon Bolthouse, Dick Palsrok, Bob Jager, Gord Stegink. Clif CM In response to student requests a Lit Club was formed this year. Modern Literature was the topic of the eve- ning meetings, read in round-table fashion. 67 First Row: Sandra Palsrak, Kathy Fisher, llene DeWind, Ruth Zuidema, Phyllis Barsema, Carolyn Milkamp, Mary DeKoning, Shari Bierma. Second Row: Myra Wolffis, Charlynne VanderStelt, Judy Garvelink, Marcia Wildeboer, Trynette Steenwyk, Karen Southland, Ellen Perry, Joyceen Schuitema, Ruth Vanderiaan, Jean Buikema, Mary Klouw, Marilyn Zuidema, Mary Yonker. Third Row: Betty VandenBrand, Marialyce Nummerdor, Barb Kuiper, Marilyn Buter, Karen Ruiter, Barb Rop, Karen Weesies, Karen Bolthouse, Doreen Workman, Jean Larson, Arlyn Achterhof, Joyce Vanderlaan, Pat Venema, Mary Poel, Mrs. sieenwyk. ,Q3lTflftlfLl 2 lfLl 5Q5 The purpose of Future Nurses Club is to inform girls on the different fields in nursing. To fulfill this purpose, different programs for each meeting were planned by Mrs. Steenwyk, Mrs. John Work- man and Mrs. Simon Workman, Jr. The girls were taken through the first-aid department of Shaw- Box Crane and made tray favors at Christmas for 68 Hackley Hospital. ln December a tea was given for mothers of club members. Mary Ellen De- Koning and Ruth Achterhof attended the Michigan State Future Nurses Convention at Kalamazoo and had some interesting reports to give to the other members of the club. 1 Ye Seated: Henry Wezeman, President, Mr. McFall, Advisor, Mary Roseboom, Sharon Bolthouse, Normaiean Vanderwel, Arlene VanHouten, Joyce Weesies. Standing, First Row: Judy VanMaastricht, Judy VanGunst, Nancy Sterenberg, Ruth Wagenmaker, Marcia Wildeboer, Lois Vlasma, Donna DeWaIl, Pat Workman, Carol Vanderlaan, John Helmus. Standing, Second Row: Gloria Wallinga, Mary Anne Schuur, Lois Dirkse, Judy Vriesman, Nancy Deters, Joan Prins, Leroy Delcng, Gerald Bosch. JJ 5 Cf A lflfflffflfe ZCLC QV5 UL As a new organization the Future Teachers Club has a large mem- bership. By doing some practice teaching and helping teachers at the grade school, the members gained experience in their teaching careers. ,, 4. A. ... -4- Seated: Judy Stout, Francis Weesies, Alice Boeskool, Pat Workman, Treasurer, Judy Schalk, Vice-president, Maxine Wissman Presidentg Ilene Dewind, Secretaryy Jean Larson, Margaret Anderson, Marietta Workman. Second Row: Janis Weenum, Donna DeWall, Lois Veenstra, Judy DeKoning, Ruth Ceton, Joyce Weesies, Nancy Deters, Mary Wildeboer, Carol Heykoop, Try- nette Steenwyk, Joysene Schuitema, Dorian Schaap. Third Row Mina Overzet, Janice Henrickson, Judy VonGunst, Gilda DeWalt, Joan DeKoning, Marian Weesies, Karen Weesies, Rose Weesies, Sharon Boes, Adrianna Wagenmaker, Sharon Weenum, Pat Hatenbrack, Sandra Chiapuris, Lois Vlasma, Marcia Wildeboer, Ruth Wagenmaker. Fourth Row: Linda VanDyke, Kay Wiersema, Ruth Zuidema, Kathy Fisher, Judy Vriesman, Barbara Rop, Linda Bogema, Sharon TenHove, Sally Heethuis, Karen Schuitema, Carolyn DeKryter, Caryn Portenga, Carolyn Portenga, Marilyn Zuidema, Ruth Dirkse. Fifth Row: Doreen Workman, Ruth Vanderlaan, Sheri Bierma, Sandra Palsrok, Betty French, Sharon Wilks, Joyce Sturrus, Esther Schans, Madge Kool, Lois Gunn, Arlene Toxopeus, Arlyn Achterhof, Marialyce Nummerdoor, Marilyn Buter, Karen Ruiter. Qing 7 ,xgffidfic fwociafion ln November the annual girl-treats -boy Har- vest Moon Party was sponsored by the Girls' Athletic Association. As a club proiect new slacks were presented to the cheerleaders. After t season closed the a held with he basketball nnual Penny Party was parents and students att ending. f 'hu Secrelaryg presidentg Pete VanDyken, Winston Wilks, Howard VanRaalte, Paul Zetterholm. Second Row: Jerry Hommes, Wayne Sik- kenga, Jerry Leutsinger, Mark Holwerda, Warren Carlson, Ed Heethuis, Bill Wolffis, Ron Bytwerk, Warren VanderWel. Third Row: Jack Meyers, Russ Sterenberg, Jim DeYoung, Paul Trap, John Helmus, Phil Hollar, Paul Wagenmaker, Dave Weesies, Gary Huisman, Harrison Sikkenga. Fourth Row: Bruce Fisher, Larry Weesies, Dale Poel, Leroy De-Jong, Robert Heethuis, Ron Leutscher, Gordon DeWall, Norman VanderWel, Larry Holtrop, Bob Braersma, Gord Sikkenga, Gerald Bosch. Fifth Row: Gordon VanHuis, Gord Stegink, Wayne Bomgaors, Jim Tregoning, Art Silckenga, Roger VanGunst, Larry Timmer, Jerry Wagenmaker, Darrel Sikkenga, Jim Workman, Jim Bolhuis, Ed Meyering. Palsrok, Treasurerg Ken Krannltz, President: Terry ow L .XJMLLYC Mocialfion The highlight of the year for the Boys' Ath- letic Association was the Homecoming game. The alumni were invited and real homecom- ing was presented. It was the first of a proposed Annual Homecoming game and it proved to be very successful. Sponsoring the Martin Luther film and sell- ing Christmas cards were means used by the Boys' Athletic Association to make money. w--1-.-...,.. Jim T Slonding, Fronl Row. Jim Bolhuis, Ken Krannilz, Bill Wolffis Paul Zellerholm, Ed Heelhuis, Warren VanderWeI, Ron Bylwerk, Adrianne Wugenmaker, Sharon Vlfeenum, Pal Hafenbrack Ruth Baker. Standing, Second Row: Jerry Meyering, Robert Heethuis, Paul Wagenmaker, Gary Huisman, Russ Sterenberg Jerry Hommes, Paul Trap, Paul Workman, Madge Kool, Lindo Bogema, Karen Schuilema, Naoma Anderson, Lois Gunn, Mr Kuiper, Advisor. Cfcwdca Moor 5 Music seems 'ro be present in every phase of our school life. Those who especially enioy classical music find The Classical Records Club both inspiring and enioyable. 72 Heethuis, Vice-presidenty Sharon Alyce Secretary: Mr. ,llbtfbtfe CCODLIfLlf6LIfLt:5 Although the Future Acc Historian-librarian: Janet Kal L nin . t an g ountants Club is comparatively small this year, S orecl by the American Society it has proved to be very efficient. pons b re laced in various offices of Women Accountants, a few mem ers we p for a day to gain experience in secretarial training. 73 Front Row: Gilda Marian Weesies, Winston Wilks, Vice-presidentp Dick Palsrok, Presidentg Maxine Wissman, Secre- tary-Treasurerg Sandra Poslema, Judy Schalk, Mr. Nyhoff, Advisor. Second Row: Terry Henricksan, larry Timmer, Jim Workman, Roger VanGunst, Jack Vanderploeg, Paul Dirkse. Klaemidfry-!9!Lg4ic5 The members of Chemistry-Physics feel that through their participation in this club they are extending their interest and knowledge into the field of science. During the year they presented a Science Fair with the Biology Club. ln April club members attended the Kalamazoo College Day where a National Science exam was taken. Lectures by scientific personnel were arranged and a factory field trip was taken. 74 xv A 99.3 M Upper left: Arlene Toxopeus, Ron Leutscher, Phil Tiopkes, Janis Weenum. Upper right: Bob Medema, Judy Trap, Secretary Treasurery Harrison Sikkenga, President. Bottom left: Mary Ann Schuur, Nancy Sterenberg, Arlene Wolffis. Bottom right Phil Hollcr, Bob Jager, Gordon Stegink, Ron Schaap. io ogy The Biology Club spent an evening visiting a Science Fair at North Muskegon. They received ideas on how a Science Fair is conducted and ioined with the Chemistry-Physics Club in sponsoring a Science Fair for students and parents of our school. 75 bf 5 E 76 ATHLETICS J , A , ., 4 L a- We should play to lz1e not live to play. - Prozerb Jerry Meyering, Darrell Sikkenga, Ron VandenBerg, Winston Wilks, Roger VanGunst, Jim Bolhuis, Ken Krannitz, Paul Workman, Larry Timmer, Jerry Wagenmaker, Terry Henrickson, Dick Palsrok, Edgar Meyering, Wayne Sikkenga, Dick Rap. Kneeling: Coach Elmer Walcott. amilfg Despite the loss of the starting five from last year's team, the Warriors have again carried on Christian High's winning tradition. With Coach Elmer Walcott back at the helm for another year, but only two players with much playing experience, the Warriors have done a very fine iob. gafefgcr After a slow start, the team compiled a record of twelve wins and five losses. The team advanced to the District finals before being defeated by Scottville. Despite the annual burden of not having a gym, Coach Walcott has piloted his team to another very successful season. 79 INDIVIDUAL Ken Krannilz A,.,. Ed Meyering ..,,,, Dick Palsrok ..,,7, Larry Timmer ,..... Paul Workman V,I,r Terry Henrickson Winston Wilks .,... Dick Rop ,,.,...,..,,,,, Ron Vandenberg Wayne Sikkenga ,Y,,., YY,,, Jerry Wagenmaker Jim Bolhuis .,......... Roger Van Guns? ,,,, ,, Darrell Sikkenga .... .. Jerry Meyering ..... SCORING Tolal Points 241 211 153 146 115 99 73 34 29 13 7 4 3 2 1 1955-56 SEASON SCORES Warriors 68 Warriors 56 Warriors 40 Warriors 51 Warriors 59 Warriors 52 Warriors 53 Warriors 55 Warriors 74 Warriors 81 Warriors 59 Warriors 63 Warriors 64 Warriors 59 Warriors 43 Warriors 53 Warriors 47 DISTRICT Warriors 70 Warriors 47 Warriors 41 Whitehall .,.,.,,,., Unity Christian ,, Wayland . ,s,s.... , Montague ...,,,,,, South Christian ., Holland Christian Montague ,,,,,,,, Unity Christian ,. Whitehall ,s.,,...,, South Christian ,, White Cloud ...,. Ravenna ,,,...,. White Cloud ,,,,,, Godwin Heights Holland Christian Ravenna ,.,,..,,,,,, Lakeview .. ,,,,,,, ,, TOURNAMENT SCORES Hesperia ..,,.. ,.,,, Montague ,,,.s, Scottville ,,,,s I P sv, Q, . .. . WW . I' X . -.1 4- M Xwswsessw 2 Q Vt ml X X :QA q Fisk Nl Q, S 5,148 2 A 1' Z I fi? 3 'E il - 4 671 A5 39 ,E qlil QLFF by WTS 12532 Zf' 4 Q f XX ,.,... Q jk Q vs. AN :Z ,,, ,:. Q Mm Xb 5 si i 'szixgs .Q 1 QS i Q r 'q Ng Sl QQ. . S N il yg Russ Sterenberg. Second Row: Coach Ken Niemeyer, Dale Poel, Bob Keesen, Paul Bolhuis, Larry Weesies, Ken VanDyke, Curtis Bolema, Norman VanderWel, Paul Baade. Qiieflle 531548 Our reserves, under the direction of Mr. Ken Niemeyer, had a very successful season. The Braves had a record of fifteen wins and two losses, both to Holland Christian. A lot of spirit was shown by the reserves which presents a promising future for Christian High in our main competitive sport. THE SCORES Braves 47 Whitehall ....,,...,, Braves 59 Unity Christian Braves 36 Wayland ...........s. Braves 47 Montague ......,.,.. Braves 56 South Christian Braves 25 Holland Christian Braves 48 Montague .......,,,. Braves 49 Unity Christian Braves 55 South Christian Braves 60 White Cloud ..,.,.. Braves 68 Ravenna .....,s...... Braves 47 White Cloud ....., Braves 40 Godwin Heights Braves 37 Holland Christian Braves 52 Ravenna ..,.,,,..,,, Braves 62 Lakeview ,...s ,,.. W, 6 Q57 Na Q fx.. ii? wg.: VA' EQQNAQ .9 'I ., L- First Row: Coach Walcott, Ron Leutscher, Paul Baade, Terry Henrickson, lane Veltkamp, Ed Heethuis, Larry VanderMoIen, Russ Sterenburg. Second Row: Jim Bolhuis, Dick Rop, Curt Bolema, Ken Krannitz, Bob Keesen, Bob Medema, Wayne Sikkenga Prospects for this year's baseball team were very uncertain. Coach Elmer Walcott was faced with the task of replacing about eight play- ers from last year's team. He had some promising freshmen and soph- omores out, so that the teams of future years will establish a winning precedent. An eighteen game schedule was planned, including: 86 KCLISZAULK April April April April April April May May May May May May May Grand Haven ,s...,, Muskegon .,s,.,....,.,. Heights .....,.....,,.,,.,. There Montague ..........,... .There There .Here Unity Christian ,,...... Here Grand Haven s,,s,...., Here Catholic Central ,,,. Holland Christian Unity Christian ..s,.s There There There Catholic Central .,,.., Here Holland Christian Heights .,........,,,,,,.. ..VHere There Muskegon ,,,,.. ...,,,, H ere Coach Nyhoff, Jerry Wagenmaker, Winston Wilks, Jim DeYoung, Larry Timmer. The golf team, being almost an entirely veteran outfit, looked very good again this year. Under the guiding eye of Coach Vernon Nyhoff, the team has had c successful season of five matches. April 17 April 24 April 27 May l May 4 THE SCHEDULE Heights .,,..v.,,,,..,,,,. There Grand Haven ,....,,,,. Here Catholic Central .,,, There Heights .,,....,.,........ There Catholic Central ,..,.. Here 87 First Row: Ron VandenBerg, Russ Sterenberg, Darrell Sikkenga, John Musch, Ron Bytwerk. Second Row: Coach Kuiper, Doug VonDam, Ed Meyering, Ken Krannitz, Dick Palsrok. The tennis team, in its second year of competition, displayed prom- ise and skill. Spearheaded by a veteran crew under the direction of Coach Klaas Kuiper, they played the following schedule: 88 ennio April April May May May May May Heights ,,,,,, ,,,,,,, Muskegon ,,,... Heights r,,,,,r Muskegon .,..r,,.,,,,. Catholic Central Catholic Central Grand Haven .,,r,,,, There ,Here ,Here .There ,Here There There ,eg I s Timmer breaks through. omecommg The Homecoming basketball game, which we won, was played in Mus- kegon Heights' gym against Godwin Heights. There was a good turnout of Alumni and after the game a Koffee Kletz was held for the Alumni at the school. This was the first of the homecomings and is to become a tradition at Christian High. 1 f-, . .vzffvvwr- -' .l 'ws ,, i -Q f il' gm, fl' U2 Soon the efforts of the gym workers will come to hard on this drive including the students who have realism when a beautiful new gym is erected on pledged at least one hamburg a week and have the south side of the school. Everyone has worked donated that money to the fund. 91 f A 92 ADVERTISING P Y IT A lx W W 1 MEYER MUSIC IIIIUSE ND URGAN 2705 PECK ST. 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Western Ave. Phone 2-3767 ARBOR FLORAL COMPANY Flowers for All Occasions 1222 Peck Street Phone 2-3797 WE TELEGRAPH FLOWERS A Courtesy of ACIITEBIIIIFF FUNERAL AMBULANCE S E R V I C E We Invite Your Confidence CLASS OF 1956: Fairness, forbearance and good will are the prerequisites of peace and harmonious cooperation in all the social and economic relations of men . . Commission Appointed By President Theodore Roosevelt Campbell, W ant and Cannon Foundr Co Www WWUANA Snowh Baking C ffe REDUY KILKITT Your Elecmc Sevvonl You have reached one of life's cherished goals - graduation. We congratulate you on your contribution to Western Michigan Christian High School and Muskegon, and wish you continued success. Reddy Kilowatt YOUR ELECTRIC SERVAN1 CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF SG Bisho Printin KFORMERLY OSTERHARTQ CLARENCE E. BISHOP Phone 2-5776 492 Apple Ave ICE CREAM Muskegon's Number One Dessert SERVE IT OFTEN EAT IT EVERYDAY MII.I.S ICE CREAM CO. 2324 Peck st. 110 Apple Ave HEIGHTS MUSKEGON Flavor Favorite For Years Compliments of . . . Farr View Dairg Cn. PURE DAIRY PRODUCTS Best For You and Baby Too FOR DELIVERY CALL 3-2052 or 3-2 123 113 Compliments of . . . Zaelh Sine Sane 333 W. Western MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ADIYS COLLISION AND WRECKER SERVICE Phone 3-2944 2594 Getty MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN Compliments of . . . Lakeshore Machinery and Supply Uempany 400 W. Lcrketon Phone 2-6655 VOSS HARDWARE 2027 Peck St. MUSKEGON HEIGHTS VOSS FDR VALUES Compliments of . . . BAXTER LAUNDERERS AND DRY CLEANERS 114 To The GRADS Of '56 ' f Y J -Z CONGRATULATIONS You are entering a new phase of life . . . Make The most of it! . . . Be happy! . . . As you establish homes of your own, come in . . . See us . . . Our experienced personnel can guide you to happier living! Vamlervelcle's Furniture Company CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 1956 Reliable Hard ware Co. 'lil IIIIH ll I LPIU I. IIARIWIII Ill Your Moore Paint Dealer ,ssocurl . VISIT OUR GIFT DEPARTMENT , 'l g .hdwmdmt HAR DIWAR E srofze 'cfm im' vlc 09 'Y ,P Irha Y I . -r nom: owls:-gn M -0 ' ' , it . 'I il . oc X 'o Ep E . 5 -- RENTAL SERVICE - Sanders - Edgers - Rug Scrubbers - Polishers The Sterenbergs appreciate your patronage. 75 4-75 8 Wood S freer Phone 2-2823 CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES To The I956 Grciduoies YOUR CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH DEALER DOBBEN MOTOR SALES, INC. 270-280 Apple Avenue Phone 2-8202 Compliments of . . Compliments of . . . HOME DAIRY BAR EASTERN HARDWARE Home of GOLDEN QUALITY MILK 985 APPLE AVENUE and PHONE 63-3472 ICE CREAM Spring Lake CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 56 ' '4 254:49 Slow CLOSED SUNDAYS 456 Apple Avenue Next to WKBZ Refrigeration and Phone H959 HEADQUARTERS FOR APPLIANCES O C T. V. Specialties Co. SALES AND SERVICE II52 GETTY STREET MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN GORDY SMALL HARRY VANDER KOOI Res. 5-1657 Res. 33-4595 '-A-MXNMN gow UF OUNNY J, LEANERS CLEANING PLANT 9'-WING A ,lf Rh-.cg . - Iss: RAY WIERDA 1504-8 SANFORD ST. MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN Compliments, Class of '56 HIISPEIYS SIW-ITIOH IIIIIRHETS We Give M 8: M Green Stamps BROADWAY near HENRY O MASON and FIFTH - LAKETON and LEAHY MICHIGAN CONS New IIEIIIJRM f45 KITCHEN 2-?'1?f4fV6ZZ5'5.!6'nBuiIt-In Gas Cooking Units THE ULTIMATE IN MODERN COOKING SERVING 810,000 CUSTOMERS IN MICHIGAN STEGINK FEED and SEED STORE Your Garden Supply Dealer IMPORTERS OF CHOICE DUTCH BULBS 103 W. Clay A Ph 24 1258 Compliments of . . . HOULE DRY CLEANERS 872 APPLE AVENUE SCOT'l'-TJAPKES I.G.A. FOODLINERS 1961 Apple Avenue US-31 Airport Roclcl EVERYDAY LOW PRICES COMPLIMENT S OF PARAMCUNT Cleaners and Dyers 1090 GETTY ST PHONE 2-5452 M. I. VcmDonke1cxcrr First In East Muskegon WE OWN AND OPERATE OUR OWN PLANT FRANK LOCKAGEYS Specializing in Formal Attire STORE FQR MEN 2761 Peck St. BI-UE RIBBON CLEANERS Muskegon Heights, Mich. Phone 2-8613 1225 Getty sf. Phone 3-2349 Congratulations from the Crane Works, one of Muskegon's oldest industriesg to the '56 graduates of Christian High - one of Muskegon's newest and finest schools. MANNING, MAXWELL 8. MOORE, INC. sHAw-sox CRANE s. Hoist DlvlsloN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN CAPITAL BUSINESS SERVICE Of Muskegon 1567 Peck Street MACHINE ACCOUNTING FOR RETAILERS BROND YKE'S FOUD MARKET Quality Merchandise NO DRAWINGS NO BEER 366 Apple Avenue Phone 2-3286 lee Hardware MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1956 BORG-WARNER CORPORATION CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 Donna Postma, graduate of Western Michigan Christian High School with the class of 1954, is in the Payroll Depart- ment at Sealed Power Corporation. ln this picture Donna is explaining the function of her department to one of your classmates, Ruth Baker. The position Miss Postma holds exemplifies the oppor- tunities available at Sealed Power Corporation for ambi- tious graduates who are willing to expend their energies in furthering their careers. In determining your future we invite you to consider Sealed Power as offering many opportunities to energetic young men and women. Leadmg Manufacturer of Engine Parts Plants ln Muskegon Helghts and St Iohns Mich Rochester, Indiana and Stratford. Ontano salad er ration COMPLIMENTS OF PRICE Dry Cleaners 1871 PECK STREET MUSICAL GOODS PROIECTORS AND FILMS Thes. W. Hage, Jewelers and Hage,s Christian Supplies Phone 2-2146 888-890 Terrace St. MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 56 JUL-emaa FU Cl D STD RE The Home of Good Eats Phone 2-3395 140 Apple Ave. GOODYKE MUSIC HOUSE F. M. GOODYKE, PROP. CONN ORGANS America's Finest Electronic Organ Telephone 3-2967 38 E. Broadway MUSKEGON HEIGHTS. MICHIGAN Instruments qf Quality by Three Generations qf One Family BUAZ SHOES Next to The Square BEST WISHES CLASS OF 56 A. KRAUTHEIM Quality Jewelry Since 1887 329 W. Western Ave. arwoocl- 50l'l MENS APPAREL OCCIDENTAL HOTEL BLDG. CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES .. ' . p. . I I- ' I - ..,, , M, , ' - Q .. ,.., f' . Mmfi- ' M A V ' .A J 'GPM 3. f ' ' 'J K V. I xl al l Vwwdmw ' ' .. , Q.,-Q ,.,, b we . 5 wavy, fa-cg.-,,, - gvelelz'-42'.fQ,4L::4VQm.,f.,J A . 'Q51-UfJ4yE'V4a,. ,D ff' weiif, ' LN .1 ' -f VRQXYAMGNG Q V, It NN N . MJ OFFICE MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Apple ond Wood Phone 24-8463 KNOWN FOR OUR SERVICE Dealer for ROYAL TYPEWRITERS FRIDEN CALCULATORS VICTOR ADDING MACHINES E. J. Wagner C0l'l'll0Al'l'lf?l'lt:5 0 Jones Electric SPORTING GOODS HARDWARE 658-674 Ottawa St. Iialhirniv-2-Xpnztlv illlnrruarg GEORGE APOSTLE Director JAMES APOSTLE Director Phone 2-2168 Second at Webster MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN THE CAMERA SHOP Incorporated O PHOTO FINISHING O PHOTO SUPPLIES O GREETING CARDS O GIFTS 60 E. Broadway Muskegon Heights, Michigan Compliments of MR. 8. MRS. ARNOLD POSTEMA NEW ERA, MICHIGAN eongfzatulafzfione AND VERY BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1956 P A R S 0 N S DEPARTMENT srone 40 Years In Muskegon Heights Compliments of A Friend Congratulations, Class of 1956 WEESIES BROS. WHITE RIVER VEGETABLE GARDEN FLOWER AND VEGETABLE PLANTS Newest Varieties - Highest Quality 2-7525 - Phones - 2-7523 Ilorth Shore Tractor Sales A Complete Line of PHILCO APPLIANCES AND TELEVISION TORO LAWN MOWERS AND GARDEN TILLERS Whitehall Road at Giles Corners 4-8227 - Phones - 4-1506 Compliments of SCHUITEMA ELECTRIC CO. 883 Terrace St. THANKS . . . from the members of the Senior Class of Western Michigan Christian High to Mr. A. H. Hermanson of Dana Printing Company and Mr. Vernon Boerman, our faculty advisor, and to the Advertisers who helped make the T956 TORCH a success. 7 Achterhoff Ambulance .... Achterhoff Mortuary .,......... Achterhof's Variety Store ...... Ade's Collision ................... Anderson Packing Co. .... . Arbor Floral ....A.................,... Balbirnie-Apostle Mortuary ..,.,,. Baxter s .,.............,........,....... Big Store, The .............,......,. Bishop Printing ........,.,... Blue Ribbon Cleaners ....... Boaz Shoes ,,.,.....,,.....,,,..,.... Boelkins' Super Market .,,........ Brondyke's Food Market ............ Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Buel's Shoe Store ...................... Bultman Studios ..................... Camera Shop ...,.,.......,,............... Campbell, Wyant 8. Cannon .......,. Campeau, Mullally 81 Meier, Inc, ..... . Capital Business Service .,.,............. Central Hardware ..................... Chaddock, Winter 8. Alberts ..... Clock Funeral Home ......,....... Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ....... . Consumers Power Co. ......... . Continental Motors Corp. Damm Hardware .......... Dana Printing ,.,.,..,,.,., Daniels ...........,....,.,......, DeKruyter's Bike Shop ..,.. Dobben Motor Sales .,.... Eastern Hardware ....... Farr View Dairy Co. ........... . Federal Savings and Loan ..... Fisher's Service Station ..... Francis Jiroch Co. ,....,... . Gas Co. ,.,...,...................... . Goodyke's Music House ..,,,.... Groenendal's ..,..,...................... Hackley Union National Bank ..,., Hage Jewelers ....,...............,..... Hartsema Food Store ............. Harwood-Nelson ...................... Hasper's Sav-More Markets ...,.. Heeres Brothers Drugs ........... Hi-Lo Dairy ..,.,,,..,,..,,.,,,,.,.,,. Home Dairy ......... Home Furnace ,......... Hosler's ............ ,.,.,,,.,.. Houle Dry Cleaners ....,, Hunter 81 Co., A. J. ..... . J. 8. G. Shoe Store ....... Jones Electric Co. ...... . Kolkema Food Store .....,..............,.. ADVERTlSER'S INDEX 11 .......,106 10 14 97 11 ........126 14 97 13 ......,121 ..,,.,.125 .......101 .,.,...122 .,.,....106 14 10 ........126 11 ........104 ..,,.,..121 10 94 ........103 96 13 ,......108 ..,....101 .......112 96 .......109 16 16 13 .,....,106 .......109 96 1 8 .......l24 ..,.,..109 ....,..101 .......124 ..,....102 .......125 .......117 .,.....107 ,...,.,.107 ........116 99 95 ........119 98 ....,,..101 ..,.....125 ......,.124 Krautheim Jewelers ........,.................. ,,,.,,., 1 25 Lakeshore Machinery 8. Supply Co. ...... ..,.... 1 14 128 Lake Welding ........... Langeland Service ..... Lee Hardware ..s..... Lindstrom Drugs .... Lockage, Frank .....................,.. Malda's Barber Shop ....,,,,,,.,..,., Manning, Maxwell 8g Moore, lnc. Meri-Lan Dairy ........................,.. Meyer Music House ........,...,.,. Mills Ice Cream ......... Muskegon Agency ,.....,,.................. ...,,. Muskegon Bank, The ......................... ..,,., Muskegon Hardware 8. Supply Co. ...... ..... . Muskegon School of Business ........... ...... National Lumberman's Bank ,...... Noor Fuel Co. ......................... . Norge Division ..........,.......... North Shore Tractor Sales ,.... Office Machines ............. Office Supplies ,...,,...,,. Olson's Music House ....,,, Paramount Cleaners ....... Parsons ..,..............,............... Pine Street Furniture Co. ......... . Postema, Mr. 8. Mrs. Arnold ....... Potter Lamp ...,........................ Price Cleaners ....................... Pyle Pattern .... Q. S. Stores ............ Quality Cleaners ....... Rag 8. Metal ..A................... Reformed Bible Institute ....... Refrigeration Specialties ....... Reliable Hardware ............ Republic Transfer ........... Rycenga Lumber Co. Ryke's Bakery ........... Sealed Power Corp. ...,..... . 'Schuitema Electric .............-...... Scott-Tiapkes Food Market ...... Shaw-Walker Co. ................ . Sheldon 81 Co. ................. . Snowhite Baking Co. .... . Square .......................-.,---- Star Mattress Co. .................. L Stegink Feed 81 Seed Store .... Sytsema Funeral Home ...,..... Ted's Pants Shop .,.,..,,... Vandervelde's Furniture .... Vets Richman Store ...,.,... Voss Hardware ............ Wagenmaker's Floral ..... Weber Lumber Co. .............. . Weenum Insurance .................. Weesies Plants 81 Vegetables ..... Yonker Supply Co. .............. . 102 95 122 116 121 95 121 99 94 113 104 102 111 97 96 107 122 127 125 95 101 120 126 97 126 109 124 102 105 117 100 100 116 115 102 98 99 123 127 119 106 105 112 98 109 119 108 110 115 95 114 99 109 95 126 104