Wyoming Park High School - Orbit Yearbook (Wyoming, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1956 volume:

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Seniors Good-bye to Summer Oh, how these summers do Hy! Here it is September once again. Though we have had a leisurely, happy vacation and would love to be out enjoying the beautiful autumn clays, we have to accept the fact that now a new school year is beginning. An air of excitement stirs us at the thought ol' welcoming HCM'-COIHEYS and greeting our old friends. Enthusiasm runs high also as we become aware of all that is in store for us as we get into the swing of ONE VVONDER- F UL YEAR. Zero hour has arrived - September 7 - and we start our first day with an opening assembly. VVe are welcomed by our Student Council president, Terry O'Rourke, by our principal, Mr. Davis, and by our superintendent, Mr. Lubbers. The Reverend Mr. Kruithof, pastor of the Beverly Reformed Church, spurs us on to a better year with his challenge to grow mentally, spiritually and physically. Face FinaIYear Mfe fly around in a state of confusion, not yet used to the routine of school life. Everybody is busy-Mr. Davis helping new students to enroll and arranging schedules for others, and the student body is buying books and taking care of the many problems a new school year always brings. The Reverend Kruithof. Terry O,RCJlll'liC, and Mr. Davis greet the students at the opening assembly. Mr. Davis assists Brian Cox, Linda Stroud, and Nancy Young with their schedules. 3 The book store does big business on open- ing day. Mis. Lewis pleasantly regards her junior English Class. Classes Begin Everyone Studies Language Arts Miss Frye explains a grammatical principle to the freslunen. Mr. Regenstreif converses with the Miss Kuizenga supervises the seniors as they struggle with a test. Spanish class. We have said enthusiasm runs high. Who will say how much of the enthusiasm results from the prospect of attending classes for the next 180 days? But attend them we will - English class, where at last we must face squarely the old bugaboo of good expressiong Spanish class, where we laboriously struggle with our accent and learn about the Spaniards' ideas and customs. 4 3 Q X si 4 1 vq is Q 1 X . x. I' 'W 531 Wi' 4 .11 , .. 5:1 L my 5 Q. T1 k ,,, L St .W , 'SQ-Fsflf, flmfiwkff 3 QC35 Q Mn , 5, X x W ,L H gi 19 .lww 3-fn, ., . 5? , 4,131 .. K ifif ., N X Q ,NS K 3 N X L Q it W, 1 5 ..y.W46, J: 11 Q' 1 f . HW '-if 2.14 52- 51? JS? it 4 if K fb Q 1: M' , - Si, 1 3 if 37 Y ff 1 x f 3' qw. 5 5 .au f we: M- im ff ,W W.W.H-A YVe attend health class, where we come to realize the import- ance of keeping in sound physical and mental conditiong biology class where we study the science which deals with the origin, structure, functions, and life history of vegetable and animal organisms: chemistry class where we learn of the nature and composition of different kinds of matter, and the laws which govern their relations. ghle freshmep' listexr attgntively as Mr. 4 .oeman expainsa leat esson. Mr. Overmire shows audio-visual equipment to his biology class. Mr. Luebbert supervises a chemistry experiment. Mr. Puvogel charms his class with the principles of geometry Math is Chosen b Man of U 'We attend math classes, where we keep busy with facts and figuresg geometry class, where properties, measurements, and relations of lines, angles, surfaces, and solids are dealt withg algebra classes where we learn the basic fundamentals of all wo lc, through studying the properties and relations of quantities. These fa ts an gures will come in very handy some day. itil? E -i 'N' . M, E The algebra class recites to Mr. Lewis. 7 Star pupils demonstrate a geometry theorem. In.the shop Mr. Courter stresses the careful use of ma- chmery. A student demonstrates his skill in reading blueprints. Industrial Arts and Home Management Some of us find math of very practical and immediate use in the industrial arts classes, which include shop, mechanical drawing, and blueprinting. Here we are trained in practical courses to work in systematic labor. We master com- plex and intricate machines under the careful supervision of Mr. Courter and Mr. Thompson. YVe learn the fundamentals of many handicrafts and manual skills, and in the more advanced stages of our training we are able to make beautiful pieces of furniture. Mr. Thompson watches his class in mechanical drawing. 8 Everyday is wash day with our auto- ' ' matic in the basement of the home Senior girls complete drapertes for the home management house. IINKIIHRCIIICIII house. Are Practical, Popular Subjects Basic arithmetic is vital in home economics class, too. In planning, in sewing, and even in doing the washing, a knowledge of math is most helpful. As future home makers, we learn the musts of successful housekeeping. NVQ discover that no home can be run efficiently without a well-trained homemaker to guide it. Miss Beilfuss and her advanced homemaking class make plans. Miss Kalenda gives dictation in her shorthand class Miss Hoek answers a question in typing class. We Train to be Secretaries Commercial students receive practical training hy being sec- retaries to teachers, For those of us who prefer a business career,classes in shorthand, bookkeeping, typing, and stenography are provided. YVe soon find that co-ordination, .concen- tration, and a good memory are the key qualifications to being successful in these subjects - and practice! Of course, we ll1LlSt have a time and place for study. Periodically, you will find us in room ll3, which is spacious, airy, and well-lighted and has all the necessary conditions for deep concentration. However, in spite of good conditions, con- centration sometimes becomes a problem for us since we are forever tempted to talk to the friend across the aisle, write and send notes, fall asleep-or do any- thing but study! l0 is 4? an X I Q-an NQQQ 9 M? 5. . qv.--My -' ? 5 1 s AE O .313 M' R S' , -Q Q Q hx. ,y X w 5 .e avxkkx . X Nw , ,.,,z,,,X 5 ik' K wmwhjm .. 2 x. S ,Wi X K 3 Ge Yvithout the help of Miss Rogers, our librarian, many of us would become quite confused in the hbrary. Our student librarians gather around the charging desk. I. to R: Ruth Vanden Toorn, Pat Vander Wal, Gloria Brott, Lillian Ver Strate. Donna jean Frary. Idamae Kyser. Carolyn Mc- Elroy, jackie Har- mon. Freda Foun- tain, and Phyllis Phillips. The library is our constant source of knowledge and infor- mation. It supplies us with sub- ject matter for composing themes of various kinds. Miss Rogers and her capable assist- ants are always ready to give us help in choosing books for book reports or in seeking out ma- terial for research themes. They lVe frequently visit Mrs. Bulliment and her olhce helpers, who keep Mr. Davis's office running smooth- ly. When we have been absent, we present our ex- cuses here and receive permits to re-enter classes. YVC are always reminded somehow that skipping school is not tolerated. Mrs. llnlliment, Mr. Davis's secretary. shares her oflice with student assistants. l. to R: j, Atwood, Mrs. Bullimcnt, P. Schoonniaker. and P. Wiggin s. - - -mme -V1 sw :Qw,usw: . ,m1 Vile take our problems to Mr. Davis, principal, and Mr. Lubbcrs, superintendent. Administer Our School YVhen school problems become too complicated for our teachers we take them to the top brass, Mr. Davis and Mr. Lubbers. They, in an informal, under- standing way, thrash out our problems and offer us solutions and suggestions. Mr. Lubbers details much of his work to his secretaries, Belly Chatterson and Carol Keltlcr. L lo R, back row: Coach Hidtlema, B. Duncan, il. Vanden Hout, R. Raterink, D. Lane, C Boom, J. Gillis: Front row: manager R. Hazelwood, Perham, F, Kruithof, j, Pullen, R Mulder, R. Seth, J. Schuitetna, j. Baker. Cross Country Takes Second Place in Second Year A Mr. Schuiling clocks Fritz Kruithof and Jerry Baker. Godwin . Lowell .. Rockford East .,... Lee ..... Grandville Scores 1955 Won 5 Lost l Wle 15 31 20 21 21 26 They 44 24 44 36 36 30 1fVell, as we suggested at the beginning of our story, school is not just work. l'Ve have fun -fun with ath- letics, fun with music, fun with dramatics. Though not all of us can participate in sports, we certainly do enjoy following the victories, and even the defeats, of our various teams. YVay back before school started in September, our cross-country boys began prac- ticing. 1fVhat a record they have! Our cross country team is in second place in only its second year of running. Under the watchful eye of Mr. Hiddema the runners train for weeks to get in shape. Then the big day arrives and the contestants meet at the starting line. The gun sounds and the contest is on. As the winner, Bill Dun- can, breaks the tape, another victory is accredited to the Vikings W'yoming sweeps first four places. Et- J... 14 !...9....!..3 R , 2 1l0 l l l L to R, back row: Coach Lewis. D. Drevcr, R. Harmon. B. Riemerslna, 'l'. Ilraford, D. Machiele, T. Telder, G. Formsma. Smith. -l' Bronkema, R. Vander Meer, l.. Heun, G. Snoevink, Coach Kramer: second row: D, Schilslra, B. Ames, li. Bouma, D. Henry, J. Critoph, G. Sabin. K. lde. D. 1.aFontsee. R. Stclma, Burrill, R. Hoff- man, pllilillllcf, D. Vande Gcvel. A. Bolhuisg lirst row: D. Drake, R. Rabe. C-. Vander Haar, P. Wierda, B. Cox, E. Finn, B. Arrigo, B. Grilhn, D. Hanlinc, J. DeLaat. R. Vanden Hout, R. Lovins, R. Snyder. Reserve Team Football Makes Good Progress The football fellows, too, were practicing when school opened. liven though our second team foot- ball boys did not make such a great record for them- selves this year as our cross country team did, they, nevertheless, have done a remarkable job. It is said that their greatest victory was over the Grandville Bulldogs Before the game, our boys were rated as the under dogs, but as the game progressed it became evident that public opinion is very often wrong. Fathers pose in front of booth L to R: Messrs. Vande Gerel Xander Mall Waller, Nygaard. and Davis. Sparta invades Viking territory. Reserves Lowell . . . Godwin . . . East ....... . . . Kelloggsville .. Grandville .. Rockford .... Lee ...................... 15 WVe 13 0 0 I2 I3 7 7 Won 2 Lost 4 Tied l They 26 19 6 13 7 7 ll juniors win in the lloat contest. litfse The Queen is crowned. Madison Rules at Home-coming The Queen and her court ride by, I. to R: lleverli' Kipen, Sharon I,aFave Nancy Mhclclell, Ruth Ann I.aFuvc and Marilyn Maulison. Mr. Davis makes the inlrotlllCIi0IlS. One of the most exciting and eventful dates during the fall season on our '55-'56 calendar is Homecoming, This year the stu- dents chose Marilyn Madison to be their queen. October 28 was set for the Coronation date. Al- though we were sorry to lose the game to the Rockford Rzuus, all of us made this a big evening. 'I6 Parkview Crm is the scene of the Home com ing dance. 4 ,SYESTQA First row: Manager J. Karsten, D. Bush, J. Troeger, R. Goorhouse, L. Carn, D. Nichols. I.. Harig, C. Schoonmaker, T. Gillisse, J. Riva, L. Dykstra, P. Williams, J. Noel, Manager J. Stull: Second row: Coach Wisner, W. Paxon, R. Vander Weide, V. Mol, F. Lehnen. B. Koeze. R. Delloer, B. Van Dam, S. Koeze, C. Vanden Berg W. Ver Strate, j. Bursley, R. Kibbey, Coach Coleman. Little BrownJug Returns to Wyoming Our Vikings may not have ranked among the top teams in the Grand Valley Conference this year, but they had their moments. Our team invaded the Grand- ville gridiron to bring The Little Brown jug back home to its special place in our trophy case. Another honor to add to our list of victories is the Press Award received by Lee Harig. Even though it is bestowed upon only one mem- ber of the team, a sense of pride is felt by the whole team and by us, the whole student body. The Ref sto ' l 'I - ' ' ' . ps tie t ock to end an cxcitln las Scores 1955 V Y g P ' We They Sparta .... . . G lil Lowell .... . . 14 5 Godwin .... 7 20 East ........... . . 6 22 Kelloggsville ... .. I3 lf! Grandville . . . . . 20 7 Rockford . . . . . 7 I4 Lee ....... . . 19 6 Zeeland ..............,........ 14 I9 Won 3 Lost 5 Tied 1 Lee Bob Fra Ro Larr ,,,,, , 47, ,,,, ,W , , 7 ,,, ,,,, Cliff Ron Scores 1956 We They Byron Center 14 20 Unity Christian 17 28 Byron Center 44 34 Final Basketball Standings VVon Lost Kellogg Sugar Pops 5 1 Fonger Flaming Six 4 2 Harmon Honkers 3 2 Kerkstra Kuties 3 2 Bloomer Girls 1 4 Leestma Lassies 0 5 G. A. A. officers, L to R, First Row: N. Wad- dell, Pres.g F. Fountain. V. Pres. Second Row: P. Schoonmaker, Scribeg M. De jonge, S. Velders, L. Leys, Sports Chairmen: and W. Leys, Treas. The girls of our student body, as well as the boys, have their athletic program. The Girls' Athletic Club is sponsored by Miss Kalenda. Their most prominent sports are basketball and bowling. Busi- ness meetings are generally held in the study hall on Tuesdays during the noon hour. While the girls eat their lunch they discuss dues, parties, and projects. The primary purpose of this club is to romote interest in sports among the iigh school girls. Basketball, as one of the major sports, holds the interest of mini of the girls. Girls Have Qrganized Athletic Program Miss Kalenda and thc girls watch as julie aims for a strike at Holiday Lanes. heerleaders In pire Rousing Support L to R, first row: Terry Schrock. john Karsten. Second row: Ruth Curry, Sharon La Fave, Pat Schoonmaker. Betty Page, Ruth Ann La Fave, judy Van Dyke, Marv Koeze, Wenda Levs, Linda Leys, Mary Bloomer, Marcia Fonger. ' ' Some of us show our loyalty to the school and our enthusiasm for sports by being cheerleaders. This year, for the lirst time, two boys have joined the cheer- leading ranks. As we hear the nanie of the cheer come through the megaphone and as the cheerleaders begin to lead the cheering, we all contribute to the rousing, ear- splitting, rafter-shaking yells which have spurred our players on to so many victories. The cheerleaders have faithfully planned, experimented, and rehearsed during the year to be as efficient as possible in their duties at the games. 21 Beacon Holds to Schedule In the Beacon room Sharon Hagen. Betty Kellogg, and Deanna DeVries inimeograph the paper. Mrs, Lewis and Terry 0'Rourke check copy as typed by Lynn Tilma and Ruth I,aFare. Last fall, soon after school opened, some of us answered the call of Mrs. Lewis as she began organizing a Beacon staff. Terry O'Rourke, our editor-in- chief, with the help of Charlene Mars- man as assistant, faithfully and rapably furnishes a paper every other week. On these Beacon Friday mornings it is very quiet in home rooms as we devour the latest news, the spicy personal items, and the well-chosen words of the editorials. YVe are proud of our paper and the hard working staff members who make it possible. Doug Nichols and Lee Dykstra comment on john Kar- sten's mimeoscoping while Pete Robyns proofreads a page. 22 Chultnt NIIYSIIISRII and Weuda Lers type topx httdhnes. and captions. Editor Marilyn Madison. adviser Bliss Kuilenga, and assistant editor Roberta l'laslerer plan the dununr copy of the Orbit. Adviser Mr. Lvlslra and business manage: , l'at Wiggins check the accounts ' Grblt Adopts New P YVQ are proud ol' our Orbit. too. This year Mr. Zylstra and his stall' ol' seniors and a few juniors are attempting some- thing different in a X'Vyoming High School annual. The book presents the story of the year so that events follow along chronologically rather than in separate organized departments as in previous years. Marilyn, our editor-in-chiel', has de- voted a tremendous amount of time in her senior year toward making this a successful project. Various other stall' members, too, have been quite faithful. Miss Knizenga, though an apprentice in annual production, has given valu- able assistance as Orbit adviser. I a n Orbit. Nancy Waddell. joanne Kiel. and Ruth Yeldman work on the paste-ups of our Orbit. X .. x of the Seniors Present Time Out for Ginger Early in the fall we always have the senior play to think about. WVhen Miss Frye this fall announced our cast, we who were chosen felt honored, and we pledged to do our very best to make the play a success, YVC began rehearsals immediately and alter approximately six weeks of hard work, we laced opening night, November 17th, with butterflies -excitement and confusion as the stage crew hurried about making sure that the stage was properly set: as Miss Frye, our director, made up the castg and as the players themselves ran hither and yon, checking properties, mumbling lines. The play turned out to be a huge success with a good number in attendance, CAST Agnes Carol.. Howard Carol jeannie Carol. . . joan Carol. . . Ginger Carol. Liz ........... Mr. XVilson. .. Ed Hoffman.. Eddie Davis.. 'l'ommy Green .... Min Roberta Plastercr Walt johnson . . . . . .Linda Leys .. . . .Wentla Leys .Marilvn Madison 'iel Warmenhoxen . . . Bill Dougherty .Forrest Rawlings .. . ...Larry Garn . . . . .Dick Velders r'l'op picturej L to R, standing: Larry Garn, Bill Dougherty. Dick Veltleis, Marilyn Madison. Roberta Plasterer. Muriel Warmenhoveng seated: Linda Leys, Wenda Leys, Forrest Rawlings, Halt johnson. QSecond picturej Ginger tells olf Tommy. her boyfriend, as Mother and the twin sisters. joan and jeannie, look on with amusement. q'I'hird picturej Eddie, joan's boy- friend. is persuaded that Tolnlny Green can be quite an athlete, too. Qlfourth picturej Miss Frye tells the cast about these confusing stage direc- tions-'Itrossing down stairs to U. C. or crossing C. to R. L to R, First Row: Karen johnson. Gloria Brott, Muriel Warnienhoven, Joyce Vande Gevel, Wenda Leys, Linda Leys, and Nanry Waddell. Second Row: Ruth Spoelstra, Joanne Beck, ldatnae Kyser, Marcia Ver Strate, joan Pace, Marho Turner, and Ruth Veldinan. Third Row: Mary Bloomer, Sue Bassett, Sharon Hagan, Joyce Rooks, Carole Duttner, judy Van Dyke, Roberta Plasterer, Standing: Ken Ide, Larry Garn, Doug Nichols, Rex Harmon, Laverne Herring, Fritz Kruithof, Forrest Rawlings, Dick Vel- ders, Bob Van Dain, Cordon Formsma, lS'alt johnson, Cliff Sehoonmaker, and Bill Malone. Thespians to Promote High School Dramatics ll-'e were hoping this year that the YlillCSIJl1lllS Club would Come into its own again. Some time alter the senior play Miss Frye sent out individual invitations to former members to meet lor election ol' ollirers. lt is our aim that all plays will be sponsored by the lhespians Club instead ol' by the senior and junior classes. ln this way a dramatic group can be established. In all our dramatir work we are lortunate to liave a permanent stage crew lor the whole year. Craig Kidder and his stage men always know where things are and how things must be done - and they are sure to get them done. 'lihespian Club ollieers. L to R: Al Dejonge. rife. Mfufl' Deluflllc- H035-7 Miss FYYC' The members of the stage crew discuss plans for a stage sets atusei, Marilyn Madison. pres.: and Char- ting. L to R: joe Kooistra, .Xl Johnson, Craig Kidder tstage lene lklarsinan, secretary. - 1 . manageij, and laul Wierda, 25 ., K l twig,-W, if 5329, K . fiom 1 Img? Mfiiibw .. we , -vw t A ai The Youth for Christ Bible Club joins in their theme song, led by YYailt Johnson with Marie Snuth zu the piano. Y. F.C. Bible Club Enjoys Lo al Support Many ol us feel that we need religious expression-that without it one is not at well developed person. .Xs we ineet in the choir room every XVednesdziy noon, we ztlwatys sing our theme song, Christ lor Me, and various other hymns be- fore our speaker, usually someone lroin one ol' the neighboring Bible institutes, talks to us about the Bible. Some ol' the ineinbers ol' our club are also lllCllllJCl'S ol' the Bible memory tezun. This group competes with nteniory tennis lironi other schools in contests held every three weeks to see which teaun rain retueniber the tnost about what they have learned lroni the Bible. livery Sztturdziy night there is at Youth Rally ut the Ladies Literztry Club which tnziny ol' us attend. -.S1 ' Youth For Christ Bible Memory Terun hold noon-hour practice session. L. to RJ Mary Van Ostroni, Sheryl Puls, Ruth Spoclstra. Carol Knoll. Shary XVhitfot'd, Laurie DeBruyn. Mcrilyn Freeman, Nancy Yllllllg. The charter members of the Wyoming chapter of the National HOIIUI' SOCi6ly. I. I0 R, Hrs! row: A. Becker, D. Nichols, I.. Dykstra. W. Lcys. R. Spoelslra, K. Snyder, M. Thomas. Second row: D. Velders, M. Schoen, A. De jonge. M. Warnienhoven. L. Leys, B. Van Noord, C. Knoll. Third row: XV. johnson, C. Kidder, D. Bekkering, R. Plasterer, M. Madison, S. Mlhitford, I. Kyser. fMissing E. Stapy W oming Joins National Honor Society For the First time in the history of llfyotning Park High School, we have or- ganized our chapter of the National Honor Society. lt all began with the Honor Roll, a listing of students who have B grades or better. lVe started out with a very small percentage, approximately thirty students, on this roll. Then as the year progressed, the number increased to about ninety. Our faculty, feeling that a little fame should go to these students, as well as to musicians, athletes, and others, decided to organize a local chapter of the national society. lfVe regard it as an honor to be nominated for ineinbership in this group, since it is a national society which gives recognition not only to scholarship but also to character, service, and leadership. The faculty council and chapter officers discuss plans and select pins L to R. seated: Mr. Regenstreif. Mrs. Lewis. R. Plasteret lsewi C Klflflfl fpresj. Mr. Zylstra. Miss Frye. Standing: Mr. Davis. A De Jonge ftteas A. Becker qv. pres.j. , Some of the sophomore Horizon girls are hos- pital workers. L to R, front row: Pat Schoon- maker. Judy Sawicki, Shelby Weaver, Sharon lVeaver, Ardith Iflagel, and Norma Woudstrai back row: Harriet Cousins, Darla Vander Wal. Sandy Velders, Nancy Chalmers, Marcia Dyk- stra, Marcia lfonger. and Linda Cassee. L to R, First Row: J. Hamilton, B. Kellogg, J. Vande Gevel, M. Ida, L. Schuiling. Second Row: J. Conley, L. Snyder, B. Pase, J. Harmon, K. Snyder. Standing: L. Kalee, J. Lowing, F. Fountain, G. Brummel, B. Dursum, R. La Fave, P. Phillips, J. Atwood, D. Pierce, L. Klooster- man. Couples dance at Cupid's Capers. r .ii L to R. First Row: N. Lass, S, Bassett, B. Brown. Le Valley, D. Preston, j. Pace, D. Beale, B. Groothouse, P. Ames. C. Plasterer. Second Row: M. Turner, j. Sut- ton. B. Critoph, S. Brown. Third Row: S. Kiel, Van Dyke, Nl. Leestma, M. Bloomer, M. De jonge. C. Dut- mer, and S. Hagan. Horizon Clubs Are Popular among W.H.S. Girls In the held ol' club activity our school hoasts ol' three llllliCl'Clll Horizon groups-one includ- ing only junior girls, another just sophomore girls, and a third group consisting ol' lreslnnen. These girls engage in various lields ol' service. such as llllllilllg' doll clothes lor war orphans overseas and serving as nurses' aides at Butter- worth hos Jital. The sojmhomore group this year sponsored Cupid's Capers, a Valentines Day project. ff: 'fix W'-- Q it W we g Q it tg s W s i Q ,. ,.,,,.f-.5192 ,dy .st,..,?fLfx1,, . H M r --mma p. gi A A 3 ,I .lt .iw , . 4 3, . r E 5 i i 5 Ei Q .. V ii ,..f ,i K fi. 5 . 3 , V , f . Q It takes concentrated effort to plan a large affair such as a Roman Banquet. Here we find Carol y Knoll Bob Van Dam Miss Kuizenga, Allen De jonge . . ' - V ' .. r,,. ln Roman attire Bill Dt ' ' A, . ,. I , h .1 I R. . lncan as 'ind XIllllCivx3!Il16l l1OYCl'l arc 'it wox Remus' Carole Lemery as Cornelia, Gordon Formsma as Nero, Sharon Karsten as Lavinia. and Allen De jonge as Caesar are prepared for the ban- quet. Latin Club Works out Appet' ' Pro'eet A unit ue event in our hivh school Jrtw'ra1n is the Roman Bzmt net which . 1 . D U . . l gives the second year Laitm class an opportunity to play nt being Romans fund incidentally, an excuse to indulge in n good mezil in cave mxin stylej. lt is quite il sight to see these Romans in costume, reclining while they Cul. The whole affair sounds like ai lark, hut much preliminary research and planning is done by way ol' making this a worthwhile project. Fac lt Holds It O in ClubAct' 't Not to be outdone by the students, our teachers have their own club, which exists for professional and social purposes. Approximately once a month an ap- pointed committee plans a social event, such as an all games party, a picnic, group attendance at a civic play, a sleigh ride. ln the spring this social activity culminates in the annual Faculty-Board Dinner held in the Parkview gym- nasiuni. I wonder il' we would recognize our dignified teachers if we could look in on their pz1rties. Teachers Club Olliceisz Miss Hoek. Tneasg Mr'C01eman'v' Prem Mm Vim Wcclden' Faculty and Board of Education enjoying their annual Spring bee. and Mrs. Korstauge, Pres, Dinner Vikings Earn Grand Valley Championship L. to R., kneeling: Denny Bush, Ray XN'yn, XYayne X-'erSlrate, Bob Vanllam, Lee Harig, Lynn McNitt. Standing: manager Dick Machiele, coach Wisner, Clifl Schoonmaker, Frank Lehnen, Ron DeBoer, Bob Koeze, Casey Vandcnlkerg, manager Paul Wierda, manager Ron Hoffman. Our varsity basketball boys have worked very hard all season to attain the good reputation for which they are well known throughout the Grand Valley. A good share of our games have depended upon the spectacular Ollt-CONN shoot- ing of Bob Koeze and Casey Vanden Berg. l'Vhen our other men were boxed- up, Bob and Casey came through: but we certainly cannot overlook the many tip-ins and the wonderful rebounding of Lynn McNitt and Ron De Boer, and the excellent ball-handling and dribbling skill of Yvayne Ver Strate. For the first time in W'yoming basketball history our team carried us through league competition witliout a defeat and won the title of Grand Valley Champions! Another great accomplislnnent of our team was to place four of its members on the All Grand Valley Team of 1956. Ron De Boer and Bob Koeze were placed on the first team, and Lynn McNitt and Casey Vanden Berg won second team honors. All of ns certainly can be proud of our varsity basketball team of 1956. Tip ms hate helped to win many of our games this year. W Scores 1955 Godwin .... , Lowell . . . Rockford . . , East ,.... Zeeland . . Lee ........ . Crandville . . , , , Kelloggsville .. ,,. Godwin ..... , Lowell .... Rockford . East ..... l Lee .... . .... , , , Grandvi Ile Kel loggsvillc won 14 Lost 1 31 We 69 70 54 47 46 56 66 66 56 77 69 63 59 74 50 They 41 54 47 41 50 43 47 38 41 62 56 49 39 48 53 L. to R., standing: vice president, jim Stull: sponsor, Mr. Puvogelg secretary-treasurer, Scott Koezeg seated: president, Lee Harig. To promote better relations between Mlyom- ing and neighboring' schools, to build a greater spirit of Sportsman-like conduct at all athletic events, and to organize all letter winners of our school into one group-these are the aims of the Varsity Club. In addition to selling refreshments at many basketball games during the Season, the mem- bers have promoted several faculty-varsity club basketball games for charity funds. Their main objective is to leave a gift of some sort to the athletic department. Though it has not been definitely decided, their adviser, Mr. Puvogel, has said that perhaps they would buy a display case similar to the one used lor past senior pic- tures at the far end of the hall in the east wing, to display the pictures of outstanding athletes ol' our school, past and present. They also in- tend to hold a spring dance on April 7. They will hold a banquet in honor ol our champion- ship basketball team. arsity Club Promotes High Spirit in Sports IIS. to R., seated: Tom Gillisse, Don Lane, Ron Raterink, Bob Koeze, Frank Lehnen, Bob Van S am, john Deliaat. Standing: Wayne Xerstrate, Doug Nichols, Ron Hoffman, Bob Rabe, Clifton cioomnaker, Nern Mol, Paul Wierda, john Troeger, Lee Dykstra, Gary Sickels, Roger Kibby, Barty Arrigo. Scores 1955 We They Godwin . . . , . 44 Lowell .... - - 33 3' Rockford . . . . . 39 46 East ...... . 55 118 Zeeland . . - - 49 54 Lee ......., . . Sl 20 Grandville . . . 55 43 Kelloggsville .... . . 54 3?- Codwin ,... . - 54 51 Lowell ..... . - 77 51 Rockford . . - - 55 55 East ..... . . 53 44 Lee ........ V - 46 23 Grandville .......,.,,......... Z4 Kelloggsville .................. 10 I3 Won I0 Lost 5 L. to R.. kneeling: Tom Cillisse, Barty Arrigo, jim Pullen, Roger Ziel, Ed Finn, john DeLaat, Bob Rabe, Ron Snyder, Don Drake. Standing: manager Ron Hoffman, S e C O n d T e a m P I a r S manager Paul Wierda. Darwin Leefers, Bill Kelder. jim Hoekstra. Tom DeWard. Steve Smith, Terrv Telder, . liloward Kyser, jerry Burrill, Dick Machiele, coach Prove Their Worth The reserve basketball squad, coached by Lou Kramer, grabbed a share of the mythical basketball championship following a very shaky start, when they lost three of the first five games. lfVith the addition of .lim Hoekstra, who had missed the forepart of the season, the squad won the next eight games in a row to end the league season with ten wins and three losses. One highlight of the season was the tying of the school scoring record of 81 points against Lee. i The purpose of our Athletic Council -composed ol' Mr. Davis, the coaches, and one student representative from each sport - is to establish good relations between the athletes and their coaches and to build up morale and sports enthusiasm among all the boys. This group also acts as a governing body on sports problems of various kinds. L to R, Front Row: J. Kramarz, T. Wierenga, B. Foote, K. Vander ' Wal, B. McNitt. Back Row: J. Boerma, P. Warner, L. Rus, L. Dreyer, C. De Vries. H. Applehoff, YV. Kidder, R. Hazelwood, and Mr. Hiddema. L, to R. seated: Ron DeBoer, Charlie Boom, Scott Koeze, l.ee Harig, Tom De- Ward, Larry Garn. Standing: Mr. Coleman, Mr. Puvogel, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Davis, Mr. Kramer, Mr. Wisner, Mr. Hiddema. The eighth grade basketball team is the starting block for all prospective basketball players. It is at this point that amateur players have a chance to stack up experi- ence in the sport. Under the careful guid- ance of Mr. Hiddema, these boys learn to be good sports, to be a credit to their school in all the athletic events in which they may participate in the future. During the half- time of our home games these boys have displayed great promise in becoming the champs of tomorrow at Yvyoming. Music Department Presents Cordon Sabin and Forrest Rawlings with Yalse Vanitef' l W Mary Wolters The sax quartet makes mellow music. I. to R: Beverly Van Noord, Carole Lemery. Gordon Sabin. and Karen llruinix. Il Talent Show, Moderama in Blue if W 55' Patrons visit Marilyn Madison's shop to purchase records. I. to R: Bob XVhitford. Bill Duncan, Teddy Huzel, jim Kidder, Marcia Dykstra, Marilyn Madison. Nancy Lass. and Barbara Brown. Our program this year included something quite new and different in the way of entertainment. The music department gave us Moderanm in Blue. In a sense this was a talent show, but the whole program was ingeniously organized into a unified drama created, produced, and directed by Mr. LoPatin, our band director. He was ably assisted by Mr. C. Lem- ery, one of our Band Boosters. Many numbers-instrumental and vocal solos, duets, quartets, ensembles-were presented on stage as the theme of the drama, a record shop where cus- tomers came to purchase records, was portrayed below the stage to the right. Penny Mason, the sales girl in the shop, suggested for purchase certain selections and as she oifered to play them to her prospective buyers, the record came to life on the stage. It was a novelty program which everyone enjoyed and it earned some money for the department. 34 Iunior Band and Training Choir serve as the preparatory classes for eventual nteinbership in our senior band and choir. Here the younger ineinhers ol our student body are given experience and training in becoming talented musicians. The junior Band will participate in the routing Memorial Day Parade, Many solos and duets were taken to Band and Orchestra Festival where the band as a whole received at rating ol' good, l, to R, First Row: X-V. Wilkenscn, S. Peterson, R. l,ClllCl'y, N. Praaslerink, l.. Bloek, C. Bont. D. Brninix. Second Row: Wood. B. Ida, S. Smith, B. Ferguson, B. Wectnhoif, C, Griep. Third Row: Bennett. L. Rus, ll. Mulder, Westveld, J. Wierda, H. Applchoff, D. Ooster- haan. Fourth Row: j. Kloostra, A. Van Noord. H. Kyser, Lester, J. BUCYIIIEI. lfifth Row: Mr. l.o Ratin tllireetorl. I.. RiCl!lCTSllILl, C. Kellogg. Underclassmen Train for Band and Choir ln addition to presenting the Tltanksgiving and Christmas assemblies with the senior band, the Training Choir will participate in the Ulllllillg State Festival and Spring' Concert with the senior choir. Several members ol' this choir went to the District Solo and Ensemble Festival at Grand Rapids junior College and are helping with the Corning Operetta, produced by the senior choir. Q I, to R, First Row: D. Preston. ll. Van'l Hoft. Prince, R. Grass, R. Mekkes, S. Kiel. R. De Waard, M. Lecstlna. Second Row: Beck, B. Groothonse, C. Young, P. Kloostra, -I. Lien' back, C. Spoelstra, G. Brott, j. l.e Valley, J. Lnyk. Third Row: D. Beuk. C. Plastercr, R. Nichols, j. Frary. R. Yerrfck, Nl. Adrianse, B. Van Noord, S. De Vries, B. Critoph, N. Love- well. Fourth Row: L. Demarest, K. Ide, J. Perham, j. Pullen, D. Drade, B. Whitford, B. Cox. R. Harmon, ll. Henry, D. Vande Gcwel, and B. Dotniniak. Band ollicers doing a rush job on music assembly are: C. Bengry. Asst. Librariang M. Van Heukelum, Librarian, C. Lemery, Asst. Librarian and M. Smith, Tieas. Members of band receiving iirsts in solo ratings at con- test are L. to R.. First row: C. Plasterer, M. Wolters. li. Bruinix, M. Smith. Back rowg K. Bruinix. B. Van Noord, C. Lemery and G. Sabin: R. Plasterer missing. Band Majorettes: ll. Brown, K. Snyder. N. Lass and j. La Valley line up for inspection from Head Drum Major E. Fiebig. . A, , 5 vga X .b f.-.. . . L . as-i-, . ....... . 5 Q , . . X ,. .,:.. L . . K o 5' S11 ik . V '- Hx K 1 ' L ' ..., '- ' . ' Q i t if L . a .. K . .. jg . s it t ' . ., - t A ' ' Hs if A ' During the 1955-56 school year, the Senior Band par- ticipated in a variety of activities. In the fall, in addi- tion to the home football games and Ox Roast, the band was invited to thc Second Annual Band Day at Michigan State University. Besides seeing a fine football game between Michigan State and Stanford, the band played in a massed band tribute to Dr. Edwin Franko Goldman. New Band Uniforms ln january, the band presented a novel show entitled Moderama in Blue. This production featured some of the outstanding musical talent at NVyoming and included the use of three stages and hi-fidelity equipment. Later in the year, the band gave the first of two concerts at the Newhall Public Schools. Participation in the Solo and Ensemble Festival brought added honors to our band. Eighty percent of our entries received either first or second division ratings. In April, the band gave at concert at the Kalamazoo State Hospital which was well received by the patients. ln May, the band concluded its season ol' activities by participating in three major events-the Grand Valley Festival, Tag Day activities at Grandville, and the band's own formal spring concert. and Instruments Enhance an Interesting Year L to R, Front Row: I. Kyser, P. Schoomnakcr, M. De jonge. M. Van Henkelmn, S, Whitford, C. Dutmer. M. Smith, R. Plastcrer. Second Row: S. Kerkstra. C. Brnmmel, T. Shrock, E. Bieske, K. Bruinix, C. Bond, B. Van Noord, C. Lemery, G, Sabin. Third Row: M. Turner, I. Tamminga, M. Dykstra, C. Bengry, E. Bruinix, C. Plasterer, D, Bckkering, V, Ollman, 13. Velders, C. Schoonmaker, D. Lester. Fourth Row fsittingj: lf. Rawlings, J. Pace, B. Clark, R. Stelma. B. Whitfordg A. De jonge, C. Wolters. Standing: E. Ficbig, S. De Pnit, C, Ridder, B. Van Noord, j. Troeger, and Mr. Lo Patin, Qdiret-tory. L to R, Front Row: J. Lovins. A. Becker, S. Dulaney. R. Spoelstra, M, Smith, S. Puls, R. Roosien, S. Vander Markt. Back Row: Ken Ide, P. Smith, C. Van Buren. B. Van Dam, D. joldersma, A. De jonge, C. he Laat, and YV. johnson. L to R: Barbara Bloomer, Sandy Velders, Julie Kellogg, Ruth Vanden Berg, Laurie De Bruyn, Donna Meulen- berg, Norma Wondstra, Harriet Cousins, Nancy Chal- mers, and pianist, Mary Van Oostrom. W oming Senior Choir Enjoys The Xlfyoming Senior Choir has been enjoying a very profitable year. Its members have been proving that it is possible, with a bit of concentrated elfort, to accomplish great amounts of work and still en- joy it. As always, lNI.S.V.A. District Contest has proved to be a highlight ol' the year. The choir spent the whole day at junior College, first giving its perform- ance and then spending the rest of the day listening to other choirs and ensembles. The choir plans to give il Spring Concert featuring many outstanding and unusual nmnbers. Senior soloists will be in the spotlight. Along with their participation in choir, many members also belong to group ensembles and quar- tets. In existence are the Sophomore Boys' Quartet, W W 3' ms X 3' ,ii Ea sm 3' - 1 . f 3 Q 5 1' is 5. SI we 99 XS Q. f ' 1' ' -:N,,N.,,-r-iffg W , i Grace Barry., Beatrice Barry ...., Mrs. Grant ille. .. Eddie Barry. . . George jones. Ann Sherman. The suspense uses as Mr. Merrill accuses Eddie of cheating in an effort to win the essay contest L to R: judy Conley. Karen johnson, Don Bekkering. Ruth Spoelstra. Doug Nichols liitz Kruitliof. ldamae Kyser, Bill Duncan, joyce Vande Gevel. CAST XVilIiam Barry ...,..... l-'ritz Kruithof Ruth Spoelstra joyce Vande Ceiel Mabel Warren .....,.. ..,.. .judy Conley Karen johnson . . .Doug Nichols . . . . . . . .Don Bekkering Bonnie Dursum Tommy Granville ....... Al De jonge lmost Eighteen ls Choice of Junior Players The junior play Almost Eighteen concerned itself with a family which was thrown into a general uproar when the seventeen-year-old son, Eddie, became the victim of a misunderstanding which led to a charge of plagarism. Eddie, played by Doug Nichols, becomes martyred to his cause - that of becoming a Melody Bandit of the Air XfVaves -when he is falsely accused of having borrowed his prize-winning essay from one written in the sixteenth century. The play was not without its problems-Craig Kidder spent some hectic hours over a stubborn stair railing and the right furniture was borrowed from every corner of the city. Opening night found Mr. Davis playing burglar in the shop in order to clean paint off Fritz Kruithof fifteen minutes before curtain and some most suspicious spots appeared on Karen johnson. Those, plus the curtain plummeting to the floor fifteen minutes before performance on Friday are just a few of the many memories tucked in the lile under the title of Almost Eighteen. Miss Frye uses Doug Nichols several interested cast members Eddie, Ann. and Sally are bewildered as Tommy warns Eddie to get out of town: the committee is coming! as a victim to demonstrate the art of putting on eye make-up for It. isn't often we see our choir members dressed in grandma's The fun of producing an operetta is mtie' or acting as English Bobbies. very much in evidence in the faces of the leads. Operetta Winds Up Dramatic Program for '56 To add to our list of dramatic presentations, we have the operetta, Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance. Under the direction of Mrs. Kenneth W. Frye, the choir gave two outstanding performances. Starring Alice Becker in the leading female role and lfValt Johnson in the leading male role, this oper- etta proved to be the most outstanding one yet given by the choir. This year the choir tried a new method in the way of practice. Practice was held during the regular class periods and also during Easter vacation, during which time Mr. Lobaugh from Port Huron came to assist the choir with the staging of the production. After long hours of tedious practice, opening night finally arrived. l'Vith a feeling of excitement, and enthusiasm, our music department staged a fine production which will long be remembered as one of the best. Colorful costumes enhanced the dramatic effectiveness of the chorus. A matter of great importance is being studied by the Board of Education. I. to R: Mr. R. De Puit. President: Mrs. M. W. Green, 'l'ruslee: Mr. M. Lublmers, Superintendent: Mr. C. Nichols. Trustee: Mr. Schellenlmerg. Treasurer. and Mr. M. liillisse, Secretary. The Board Guides Our Activities It is the responsibility of the school board to set up the program, choose teachers and lay down the basic rules of our institution. The citizens of VVyof ming Park are very fortunate to have a board which does such an efficient job of fulfilling its duties. P. T. .Promotes Understanding T. A. ollicers, I. to R: Mrs. S. XYoutlstra, Secretary: Mrs. ll. Bulliment, Presi- ntg Mrs. XV. jackson, Vice President: Mrs. J. Block. il'x'easurer, There is always an existing need to promote a better rela- tionship between the teachers of our school and the parents of the pupils. This is the aim ol the Parent-Teachers Association which meets the second Thurs- day of every month. In order to make it possible for more parents to attend on Achievement Night and Room Visitation at both schools two meetings were devoted to this activity this year. On Thursday, April 12, open house was held for the elementary schools and on the following Thursday, April 19, it was held in the jun- y ior and senior high departme.nts. Student Council ollicers C. Kidder. V. Pres.: 'll 0'Rourke, Pres.: S. Whitford. '1il4C2lS.Q and Mr. Davis, Advisor. straightening out money troubles. R. Plaslerer. See. absent from the picture. We Practice Democracy Yes, we practice clenioeraey here in sehool as well as in our national govern- ment. Headed hy our Student Council president, 'l'erry O'Rourke, the Council has come it long, way this P1181 year. Besides presenting a series ol' informative, well-planned assemblies, they have provided a weekly recreational program on l'Vednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 P. Nl. lor the junior high and 8:30 to l0:00 P. N. lor senior high students. just as the national government gives financial aid to countries and states, so does our Student Council assist classes in projects which they have undertaken. One ol' tlte aiins ol' the Council is to pro- mote a deeper feeling ol' understanding between students and teachers by en- couraging the discussion ol' problems which arise during the year so that a satis- factory decision may be reached lor those concerned. Student Council group enjoying a short chat while waiting for Mr. Davis and Tcr. s fix, Student Panel Discussion airs out many of the difficulties on teen-age problems. Panel mem- bers are L. to R.: T. O'Rourke. M. Madison, A. De jonge, Mr. Lubbers, S. Velders and S. Bassett. Council Encourages Student Participation and Student Government Front to Back, right row: Linda Leys, Mienda Leys, Karen Snyder, Sue Bassett, Alice Becker, Bert Van- der Haar, Ron Goorhouse, Bob Van Dam. Middle Row: Barb Batema, Karen Johnson, Mary Van Oostrom, Phyllis Phillips, Mary De Xvitt, Larry Garn, Ken Estes, Pete Robyns, john Sweers. Left Row: Judy Norder, Merilyn Freeman, Judy De Young, Linda Snyder, Sandy Velders, Doug Nichols, Bill Kelder, Maynard Scltoen. This year a panel discussion composed of Wyoming High students met to dis- cuss teenage problems in front of the P. T. A. Both the students and parents found that we could come to a much closer understanding of our problems if we would just sit down and discuss the different view points. Another way in which we may serve our school is to perform well the job of hall monitor. Our monitors check hall passes to cut down on hall tratlie during class periods and they also check noise in the halls. XVe hnd them located at strategic points so that it becomes almost impossible for anyone of us to get by unless our errand is properly authorized. 44 l Maintenance Men Keep Us in Line The school maintenance personnel work diligently the year around to keep the school in lip top condition. Pcrsonel: I.. to R. lirst row: D. Sharp, head of personnclg il. Hamilton, C. Willoughby, l'. Poll and l'. Roosien. Around school every day we encounter the man with the keys, Dave Sharp, who looks out for our physical coinlorts. He and his helpers keep our rooms and halls tidy and in good repair. They keep ns in line, too. The senior candy store workers, and the patrons of the store occasionally are admonished by one or other of our maintenance men in regard to leaving coke bottles standing about or throwing candy wrap- pers on the floor. Mr. Roosien instructs candy store workers about putting away stock. They are, L to R: Nancy Kerkstra, Barbara Batcma, Wenda Leys, QManager for second seniesterj, and Mr. Roosien. f Z., , xg, . 395 .l - - I. to R, standing: Manager jerry llurrill, Scott Koezc, Bob Cocling, Vern Mol, Frank Lehnen, Tom Davis, Cliff SCll00IlIll2lliCl', jim Faber, Charlie Boom, and Coach Wisner. Kneeling: Vern Palmlmos, Dick Machiele,jz1ck Gillis, Don Lane, Don joldersma, Rog Kihbey, lohn Beurkens, and jim Bursley. Seated: Manager Ron Snyder, Ron Hlifflllllll. Gary Sickles, iRog Seth, Phil Schulski, Terry Telder, Tom Gillisse, and Larry Gam. Trackmen Wage Valiant Campaign Wyoming High had a very poor track record as far as meets won were con- cerned. They lost to Lowell 57-53, to East QOMZ-IQW, to Godwin 56M-535, to Lee 71 lf6-38 5f6, to Grandville 67 2f5-42 3f5, and beat Rockford 56-54. Interest seemed to be at an all time low with only a few seniors out and o.nly about 20 boys remaining until the close of the season. As a result, our track team hnished the season in sixth place in the conference. There are, however, several freshmen Olll and they showed promise for future years. The leading point scorers were Cliff Schoonmaker and Scott Koeze. Vern Palmbos and jack Gillis also did Hue work in the distance runs. Sm'-Cs 1955 Highjnmp form demonstrated by Scott Koeze. ive They b Q - Grandville . . . . . . 42-3,'5 67-2435 t ' ' Lowell .... . 53 57 East ...... . l9-l ,JE 90-l ,'2 Godwin . . . . 55-l N3 56-2,3 Rockford ...... . .... 56 54 Lee ................, 38-51 6 71-l ,F6 Won l Lost 5 L to Rf DHVC CU1'l'5'. BOD COC1illg. VCTII Terry Telder and Tom Gillissee MOL ROD Hoffman, and Larry Garn. jumping the hurdles. Doug Nichols scoops up a grounder. Right: Lee Harig prepares to let go with a fast knuckle ball. Left: Ron DeBoer is poised for a high llv. Baseball Comes With Spring The highlight of the 1955 season for our baseball team was their 2-1 win over East Grand Rapids, the team leading the conference at the time of the game. Olfensively, Larry Frontjes drove in both runs with timely singles and the run was scored each time by Doug Nichols, who walked and stole second base on successive occasions. Freshman jim Hoekstra pitched a stellar ball game and was effective in tight spots, giving up four hits in the seven innings. The leading hitters for the season were Frontjes and Lee Harig, who came through with batting averages of .345 and .310 respectively. Harig was elected the captain for 1955. .Q X '91 Scores N55 Kelloggsvillc . . . Grandville ... Lowell .... blast .,.... Godwin .... Rockford . . . lVayland ... Lee ......... Grandville . . . Lowell ..... liast ...... Holland . . Godwin .... Rockford . . . Lee ......... Kelloggsville ....... Xvon 4 L to R, standing: Coach Coleman, Manager jim Stull, Terry Essex. Gregg Squire, Paul Wiertla, Frank Stowe, and jerry Riva, Kneeling: Lee Harig, XVarren Paxson, john Troeger. Roh Van Dam, Ron De Boer, Gordon Sabin, Lee Dykstra, Ron Goorhouse, and jim l'l0CliSll'Il. Seated: lohn Sturm, Larry Frontjes, Paul NVilliams, john De Laat, Steve Smith, Dennis Bush, Doug Nichols, Bill Griffin, and Norman lres. XVI! . ll 0 . .. . 4 . 2 . 5 . 2 . 2 . 4 . l . 4 , 2 . 3 . l . 2 . 10 4 Lost I2 They 4 6 l I2 8 4 5 6 6 5 l ll 3 ll 4 5 -liens L. to R., standing: john Karsten, Tom DeWard, Coach Kramer, NVayne VerStrat, and Walt johnson. Kneeling: Barty Arrigo, Dennis Kennedy, and Terry Schrock. Tennis Gets into the Swing with a Racket Scores 1955 We They Grandville .... . . l 4 livwell ----- -- :J if The Wyoming tennis squad of 1954-55 had two letter win.ners returning Gfxmgigi :Z 0 E from the previous year, namely jay Groenendyke and Wayne Ver Strat. Rockford .. 1 4 The remainder of the squad was composed of six fellows, with very lim- Lee .., ..... .. I 4 ited experience, none of which was in scholastic competition. One senior, Eg:l?1V'l1e ---- -- 5 Q one junior, fourisophomores, and two freshmen comprised our 54-55 East ji 0 5 tennis team. This lack of experience and numbers saw Wyoming tie Godwin .... .. 3 2 Godwin for last place in the league. Some of our losses were due to for- Rockford .. 2 3 feitures because we failed to field a full team. Lee ..... .............. 2 3 Won 1 Lost ll John returns a volley with great force- reaches high to make a diilicnlt Wayne prepares to mmm his serve Manager jim keeps thc equip- ment in good order. Dennis makes a relaxed swing. 'Iier-ry seems surprised at returning il pring Sports Attract Various Particpants Cliff clears the pole-vaulting har with great ease. john makes an out at second base. ., , ' ,, ' K .K i, ,J 4 .,,. A - ! i 2 S Q i i Q . O is Goal freshmen Xlpha Beta Candidates: L to R, standing: C Plastciei B. Van Noord, R. Snyder. Seated: G. Brott S lx1el,j. Burrill. Through the maintenance of a high grade level for the first semester, there are six freshmen eligible for the Freshman Alpha Beta Award. Though only one award is usually given we feel sure that all six are deserving students. They have done work of very high quality during their first year in high school and give promise of continuing to do outstanding work in the years ahead. Along with maintaining their high scholastic record, the two boys of the group, jerry Burrill and Ron Snyder, are active in the sports department of our school. Jerry saw a great amount of action this season in second team basket- ball. Ron has acted as president of the freshman class this year. All four of the girls eligible for the Alpha Beta Award are active in music, all being in Training Choir. Barbara Van Noord and Connie Plasterer also play in the Senior Band. Susan Kiel belongs to the freshmen Horizon Club. 50 Alpha Beta Award for Six Freshmen ' Sophomore A B.Winner To Be Chosen from Three Bo s and Two Girls Sophomore Alpha Beta Candidates: L to R standing j. Faber, R. Van Dam, S. Lawton, M. Nan Oostiom Seated: Tom De Ward. This year we lind five sophomores that have grades high enough to be in the running for the Alpha Beta Award. If ever there is work to be done, Bob Van Dam is willing, Among his many activities are choir, baseball, football, and basketball. He is also a class represent- ative in the Student Council and a Varsity Club member. Last year Bob was awarded the highest Scout honor, making him an Eagle Scout. Those who went to this year's operetta saw him as a lead. Jim Faber and Tom De lvaard also participated in the sports department of our school, jim is a member of the track team, while Tom belongs to the tennis and basketball teams. For the past two years Mary Van Oostrom has been a member of the high school band and a hall monitor. She is very busy with Youth For Christ work, both as a member of the regular club and as a member of the Bible Memory Team. Sally Lawton, in addition to finding time for studying, spends time on Horizon Club activities. 51 The juniors qualifying for the Alpha Beta Award are among the most active in their class. Karen Snyder is very well liked by her fellow classmates. She has a great ability for making friends with everyone. In the fall she participates in the marching band as a majorette. She is secretary of her class and a member of the National Honor Society. Another member of the National Honor Society is Ruth Spoelstra. Her activities consist of membership in senior choir and Youth For Christ. This year she played a lead part in the junior play and also in the operetta. Lee Dykstra's main interest seems to be in the held of sports, participating both in basketball and football, with membership in the Varsity Club. He acted as president of his freshmen class a year ago and is now one of the vice- presidents of the junior class. He, too, is a member of the National Honor Society. Ruth Spoelstra, Karen Snyder, and Lee Dykstra Aim forAIpha Beta Award union Xlpha Bela Candidates: I, to R: R. Spoelstra. L. Dykstra. K. Snyder. 52 Senior Alpha Beta Candidates: L to R: C. Kidder, B. Van Noord S Whit ford. Three Seniors Are EIigibIeforAIpha Beta Award Vie are extremely proud of our Senior A. B. Award Candidates. Throughout their four years in high school they have maintained a scholastic record that most of us dream about. But Shary Whitford, Beverly Van Noord, and Craig Kidder have proved this year that they do more than just dream about their marks by earning nearly an all A average for the first semester. Along with this high scholastic record, Craig Kidder has been an asset to our school through his participation in extra-curricular activities. He has been a hard worker on the stage crew for the last three years and manager for the last two years. He belongs to the Thespian Club, Senior Band, serves as Student Council vice-president, senior class vice-president, and president of the chapter of the National Honor Society here in our school. In addition to all this he works everv night after school for Auto Parts. Shary NVhitford has been very active in Youth For Christ work, serving as president this last year. She has proved to be an active member in Choir, Band, Girls' Quartet, and the Honor Society. She also is this year's treasurer for the Student Council. Playing saxophone with the Senior Band has been one of Beverly Van Noord's main activities. ln addition, she sings in the Choir and is a member of Girls' Quartet. This year she, too, was selected for membership in the National Honor Society. 53 s -.r '. ' l K., QQ! l ,wg sa. fx v J Q E' 34 5 I f l:,.Q S . :V -N 4 ' S N ' s s, , Xi g an xi. , fl l 1 C Q' it 5 ' 4 I June Concludes Q Our One WonderfuIYear And so our year comes to an end-much sooner than we antic- ipated last September. X'Ve have had such busy days and have ex- perienced so much that is worth- while and which we cannot for- get that we wonder how all of it could have been packed into one short year. It seems good to have reached our goal, but at the same time we are sad, too, to find ourselves packing up and leaving the familiar places and the people who have been a part of One Wonderful Year. Best Wishes to the Class of '56 FRED'S TRADING POST GROCERIES-MEATS Corner of Beltline and Burlingame Compliments of GERRIT'S APPLIANCE 2410 West 28th Street, S.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan Phone LE 2-3626 WII.I.IAM'S FURNITURE Complete Home Furnishings 60 W. 28th Street lSouth Beltlinel Compliments of WYOMING SUPER MARKET Everyday Free Delivery Quality Meats Groceries 2315 Lee Street, S.W. Phone AR 6-3633 55 CI ss of I96I X A L. Ames P. Balkema . S. Baltjes M. Barunan G. Beak . ,L A. Bekkering R. Belknap V V fibmwfi V V V .VV A, ' 5 V . AVV' VV V . j. Bingner V. L :,, 33. T - -- - L. Block f ' . -1 5 . - Q J. Bol ' f V 353 1 EL 4' . , N- 1300110 .5 D. Brown ' z ' D. Bruinix . V , V Q V, V V I 4 'K A .. . - 'K 1 ' ' V.. - ' . . V ... ...V-.EV QV: - S. Bullimem V - - V X V f -. ' A A -V V W i l :ff I B. Bursley - 7 A f VV ,,,, f- - V f - D. Crandle W' H l 5' Vg? 55 VV 5- 3 Q f -V ', K N.x. J' Demavest - fs Sz' . , ,. . ii- in ' I . J 1 . 1 Q- A I ' ii -' NV Dertien VV V.-Q . . .VV VV V. . V.. VV , VV V - V, . f- i, . J- DC Vries Eli .27 - L K D if . it if iw--1 . . R. 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K. veldman W' V VI. Wnalkes I X D. Wagcnzuu' 5. Watson B. Weemhofl VVVV f . j. Wierda W. Wilkinson Top lefl - Mrs. Thompson listens as one of her siudents explains u problem in division. Top right-Students look on while Mr. Hid- dema points out the three types of engines. Bottom right-Mr. Tangenberg shows his geo- graphy studenls a fur away place on the globe. 57 -fm . . : , Q .... - H9643 o f Cllass ,ff . LS it Q kd in A K f W .E .. .. in K A V at X Q . . Lf . h H. Appleliof N ' 1? A 'Ai,- f -. 5 B. Ben rv L L -LAL 3 2 X 5 ' V ll ' , - - -' ' mme ..e e X 1 e e - M Beukcma LL . f Q . J- Boermu si F . i B Bose' H522 A A: 'm L i LL i L L Lf e f e . . e M B--own ...Q V - ..,.W ' ' . 1 5- B ki ll . , 1 ., I X. . Y, Q., 5. ,.. . , , . i .. X . . .,,. 3 I ' , . g .1 2. I- De LMI .. N w g, .M .1 Q k y K X. f 51 fz. Q K - 3 . an , A' Dc Mull x g S E i e f we X . . X N- De Puif if - r ,A E 5 F H - X 5. 5 J 1 fi. C De Xues e . - - . l -.e - ,12 LL L . L' DYEYCT . K L Q , L K 'G Q' A if K L L 'K x : . 1 . NI D 'IRSITEI eee.. - A ge if-g e fe d , e 51- saber H - TQ N' - i 1 M if f . . T H . erguson L AVA- ' ,-L' . rf L 5 gciote i K is I f SSH f .3 ' gg ' ,li 3 C R. Gaubatz LLiLLL H , L , L , L . R. Gort .3 3 3. I ,,., Q ' A A g . , - i - 1 J' - 'C Q 3535.1 r 46' l'. Haase f 6 4 5 A K H N R Hazlewoud A . . y 11 A x L LL LL' L ' L Q Q. j. Hoeksemu , P - ' - ' we g - A ' . D. Hogan ...gee .ef ee i f f , . -f : W X. Isabell L, A IQ!!! ' Ag I- L H A AAAA A .f , . .V,, 1-. ..A J. Jawbitz e 'J L . . .1 Ml H. Johns we A e e fa- e e .f u if J w. Kalee i ' . ev f 9 i K- Kansas .' 1 2- Af' ff. ..AA i'1 l AmAA f 51 N. Kaiser j A b 1 E. Kerkslra . ' -' Q ' W. Kidder Ixlooslu hramarz luonemever lxlllll Maisnnn Mc X'uy R Mc km Mr. DeBoer and his eighth grade English class enjoy lheir activities. 58 Y Class of I960 A miniature of the White House gains the nt- lention of Mrs. Plz1sterer's students. he Mr. Shuiling assists George Dykstra during class period. . 9. J. Mohr J si .2 A -'Y s. Mol 9. D ' D - ef ' G. Morris ' X A Q , K N. Newhouse , ' - A A. if - 15 fi. if r s T. Oosdvke , K . i N X fi X 155. ' . A K . . f Q x , N Q.. D. Ooslerbaan 5 . 5 W . A I tx if - 4 I- PHf 0 C ' is . D D . ik.. DT' 323. . D S. pereison Jw5,gV.'Qf5-,. D i N.,L .X , x A I :E W S 5 - , ' . - K , ' . H N A . a . - I ki -fs J. Phillips i as - be Ae ' 2 , s..is 1 a S. Postma . 'Q ' gg i - 5 - , A 21 1. ' D . b 5 A A B- His , s e s .s'- s L. Raven ' l s i . in r . A ...S J. Riva K f J 3 I es s R, L R N ' 'D f XS ' . ..,, ',, ' Us ' 1 , ' S f ' ' ' I fx....f C. sfhilsm ii D D iiio D V is a l'. Schneider A X A - A . ' A . D. Seaton 2 . . L 1 fi Qi i I.. . P. sem - e as 1 ' s ' fl e. e f' J. Stoepker A .f 1 X - 6 , .- ' W A- M. Thompson 1 ..f r ' ' uv. K. Vander Wal A . f M A WDDD V A J I X D. Vennen i . 5 A 5 f Ti . Q. - X . fi L- V0llk .' QT' I V 3' if - i - L if X A S5 . Q 5 P. Warner Ei TQ. ' sf- Tiff fi A ' 6 f ' ' .A 5 Q ' f X . . -. :. .1 .Q KW. I T ' ' 'E .'.. , 1 3 . '.' T ' is .. J . 1: . : .v N I T- Wleffnga . s as -e i f' . i I ' . as . 4,2 k .., K fi' . N i N .L.. K ... -. K ' E .t j 53 .L LL J' 'V em .sig me L' ' ' aee e + a W N as s mf g .fre e. sm 59 Class of l959 ws N V P L. Abbott W, .. n .3 V, YV L . V V X M. .'XQllAiZlllSC f' 'Y' V A V .J . Q iv P. :XIIICS E VV 5 I ' ' f .5 . 2 V V ' ' VV R. .XIIKIEISOII fx l . . l l ... ' 4 c. Ballard . n KVI: V V QA 1. ' no . lgasscu ll dl -g' 'M . :g. J ' an Bcak A M A A I .. Beck V ' ' , L . V Y A Bengry 'K kg SA A - ' 91 . ' . Bloomer - -V N V- V - li' - t -, l .53 Bolhuis - . Q V Q 6 52 S' .Q Bond ' x ' . if Boulna 5 V . lv v Bmford W' A Broil - .. ii' . :P Brown 1 1 - A - A -' i W X ,K ll 5 K H . - Brown . 6 4 ' A il., ' ' v-W . V .V . X Q Brown if . - A ' K. ,. -A ' Bruinix A . 'A.' ' 1. I V Q Burrill . A V QA' 'X Q . . L. czlul-l. 7 VV V gg A. l . V' V R. Collins Z 'F ' , - N L 1 . V LQ L 5 gl B. Coy VV .. . Q .VV V .KN VV - V V B. Qlzllllllll 1 V ... V A V V V- V . V . V it li Lfjlgoph V , .. . V 1 .V . . jongg V V, ly. Q ' i d A 53:72 V L. Dcnlaresl. N is no w - 16 4 ' ... R. Q lmzpgfies - V W n - .lol wx - Q li, K. Dc ward . n l .. . V ' l j. De will V if X 'il' V V . VVVVIV T VV B. lllllllllllllk .T . . 'Q V A L' V v . 4' Q D. l,l'2lkC .--l -'f1 P' ' l , 'A , , ff V ' 5 D. Drcycr ll ' 5 C, D 1 ' . H. .::.:::fs X . 7? Q ls' 9 Q 3' KV 0' C F. Finn Lk ', V V Q V kllllll-3. ' V ' -' . Q11 is X . Y . 8-E'-l,':LV'i A L, , . 5. .. R. Grass A 2', ,'l Q. .fa-,b ' ' X j. CLYUCHQIYR l- Ss f vp' .I . Groolhouse .. . V Hagan V Vg A . ,L , , i V ' A . . H1ll'lIlLll1 .. .L 9 Y A W ll Q A by . Henry l A V ' A ' V ' - 1' Helm A V 5 1 9' in Yf'1,.' f ide f . lg .Wm V , Q: - Kerkslra . ' V ...l. . ,N Kiel A Q X' ' .5 Kipcn l V Klooslm ., . A R V Q. l . ...V Kyser V A ,XL fs ' A A 8 .f Q .Wx f L11 FOIIISQC .. Q ' v A . V' s K La I'onsic 3 Vg VV L y ' V3 , 7 l E l ,M Lass 'L if I QV ,AV ' xqlf 'X . 359 S . ,f Q 4 .fx , JI ' W Y . M. Lecslma V ' -1 - V , ' J. Leinback 1' V . 1 if . ,Q N 15 V 4' 1. Lc Valley V V. -- i V V. A l Q., i- . Lovcwcll 0 ' V, ...V V ff ' - V Y' D. Lovins V 2 .X ' VX Q A 4, VI. Luyk . A A '1 V V S cz. xl.: lnmlllll 60 I D. Preston E. Prince j. Pnllen B. Riernelsma j. Rooks D. Schilstra H. Smith R. Snyder C. Spoelsira D. Strating J. Sturm il. Sutton N. Talro B. Tazelaar if Tu lass of I959 I.. to R.-Freshman class officers: Mary Dejonge, 'I'rcus.g jean LeVallcy. Vice Pres.: Ron Snyder, l'rcs.g and Carol Dutnler, Secretary. ' . X ,. -:i k -' R L Q if 'Q' 3 fix H . ,gf 1 ' ' rw are if , ui . 9' W K 1 . 0' V? T' f' ..1l..f .. 3 S ..4...fx..4e.1ifHi. ee ' . 4 A.. ff' Us Q . Q QSM 1 . ix ig JE Q Nw? F NS .r.. X . ll X Q fm ' Ss X E .... . .Q ii' Q rw 5 E R f' ig is S .'S.. ,, . - f , , . XX . . -Sis . , y .. ..,- f- I X . Y Q.-EN' - .. . ' .T . 5 .... . xx . an 3 iF- i Wy -4 Q Y S N Q Q H w A Q Y 'W 9 S J K e . QE-f . . . Q . .K f 1. . . x . ' K . -. i -',- f R i .. f S . S R . . .- .. . N ' I x .e , . 3 vw .f . 3. X . . - . ? R EZZSS 'fr , ' 'b .figs sl 1 3 f I li , . A. Ji 1' ' i ,ug Q . .... S. f X . Q .N ,-. 5 515. ,. 0 S X-N s f-11 .F f 3 . isis ' MX: 55. 5. Y 'Y in X W Xi .s 61 S . Mc Nury . Mulder R. Mekkes . Ncuendorf L. Nevins R. Nichols .I R .I C E. Oostcrbaau J. Pzvxe K. Page j. Pcrhani L. Pcrin C. Plaslerer ,Q .ig Sv A . ...fi xl f K1 1.5. J. Tiuuucr M. Turner D. Vande Gcvcl B. Vandenhout NI. Van Dyke B. Van Noord ul. Vzin't Hof D. Ver Slral M. Yer Stralc B. Wliitford I.. Woodman R. Ycrrick C. Young R. Ziei ,Q S x' 4 ' Q.. LI .f ' ,fy 't..e,g X iz .ik X. i. C ass of I958 S' I fill' SQ. ff '9-'his fx. 4. H' A' 3? , . ' 1, 1 N. f 2 . Q l X . X lx K l T 3 3 x Q- ,. ,,,,.E, i Q. 6 , 1 ixfzxgf A i 3 . 3 J... , sv . .Su . : Q V 5, R as S 2 f ., A Q ali N fi? rr ' Q l l 8. fill 5 il Q V Q- Q . . . . s ' ' . i ...K Q' ff .BR 55.5 of D. De Vries T. De Ward j. De Young .7 M. Dood S. Dnlaney . W. Duley 1. 0 R4 Q 6 M. Dykstra . lf --1 - 3.1. i ? if milf ' 515 ffi . x it - th. 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'55 . as-Q gh J- W gg Muilenburg Q Q1 I . .Q Q Niles , . -A - Norder I LLLL '- A Oehrl QQ f x ki ,b1- if Ohlman Q ii S I Q ss A Phillips ' . ' f 1 ' Pretzel ' 'ij EJB Rube . -if A ' -W .. Roosien f Q .M .. Q ' Sabin P s 9 Sawicki S . Schoonmaker if ' ' A A Schuitman l iiii . K Q f QQ V Seadorf 4' - .. .R F as ' sm A ids hifi L- ,ei iff! iii Q ' f 5 QQ, an -if Qj gf... Q - 7 -. Q5 s s S 1 wr' wh :Q ,u'5'.ggEi . Ve , .. .. .sf i H P Q . . P . s R. sem ' Q ' 1 . , Q .5 a 1 ,Q - B. Shepherd Sr ' it .. Q 5, Qi .Q fl ' G. SicQkels :.. ' A fa R ' - QQ s.Q .1-1 - S. Smith .. .. Q . Q Q 3. Q .A,, f ,, 15, gnueyink QQI ' 'ff L sm- S A . gm- b v, , 5 ll- Snvder Q iq .. 1 Q i Q Q Q R. Slelma e.-1 J Q V . iih- P S ' -Q,e ii .. 2ll0 Q ll. Q -2 1 Q ? ' ..,... .r . 'ef . --f-fff- . f Fi-9 fi. Sl Taylor . S' ' ' 1.. to R.-Sophomore class officers: Mary Koeze, '1. 'lzeldcr Q -- i5Q ffj1f Treas.g Gordon Sabin, Vice Pres.: Sharon LaFuve, R- WWI Dam - . Q5 1 Sec'y3 Dave Kidder, Pres.: Marcia Fonger and Ruth li VanDenBerg, Vice Presidents. - : I 7 ii A - R Va Den llcr 1' ' is H? 5'41N:'N -ENR. :Ya N .qigixfifii-i5iE51e K l '. is-.sf - 5 - ani en 00171 , f WN1'22z2Naff.Nxwerrzsiisae f2.1:..:2v - if . ' - f - ' - .. V -' . P he . . S 5 . - . 9' landc' ma? ' Eb ' Q . 1 3' I L- S. Wander Marla ,,.. R. Vander Meer S P ' 5' -ss 'f A x5H.'Xz'-55:5:5.Q55x.X irgfif .5 1 ' Q H W, Q . rg Q Q QQQQQ Q Q QQ S xv f. . . 7 i V KQ . C ' , 's ii . - .V V- Y f - . ' s. xveglvgl . Q , 1 1 ... , V C- Whittington I L - ' ' RQ vvohna QQ.. - i .Q Q - N. WX oudstra -. ,Q ' l , I A g B. P D. M. S. B urlon Vander WVal Vanderwall Van Ostrom V elders 63 . . -E., V x : .Iii ':1.' 3. '1:3:5:5:f' ' ':f I: .':- '. .. YA '4 Q V Q . , 1 P is P We X X X -45 3 , si, M .. -,.- .sf ,.: as W 5 was 'il X + M- Qs is M. Freeman J. Hamilton .V J I ss of I95 J. Atwood ... J. Baker , . ' . J I - . R. Bnlcma ' A I . . V I V D. Beckcring . V ' 1: Jn? 'E' A . lg, J 8 .Q 62 K. 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Bill Malone Marilyn Madison Class of Lynn Mc Nitt Donna Praasterink Charlene Marsxnun Sharon Ooggvegn Terry O'Rourk6 Roberta Plastercr I956 Forrest Rawlings Cliff Schoonmakcr Maynard Schoen lim Schuitema Elcanore Slap Marie Smith Suzanne Sickcls janet Sewrey ig aEi al i 5 Linda Stroud John Sweers Class of Lynn Tihna Richard Velders Ron Van Dam Beverly Van Noord Casey Vanden Berg Margaret Van Heukclum Herman Veldkamp Jr. Ruth Veldman Nancy Waddell jo Ann Vonk Muriel W armenhoven Patricia Wiggins Noretta Williams Shary Mae Whinford Shirley Winn joe Kooistra Activities Marie Ackerman Rogers l. 2 East Grand Rapids 3 Barbara Batema Hall Monitor 4 Alice Becker Glee Club l Choir, sec'y 2. 3: pres. 4 Operetla 2. 3. 4 Madrigal Singers 2. 3, 4 Student Council. treas. 3, 4 Hall Monitor 4 DAR Representative Honor Society lvillard Benison Rogers l. 2 Paul Willams Yvonne Wyn lass of l956 Mary Wolters of the Class of '56 Delores Bolhuis Grand Rapids Christian 3 Office Assistant 4 Majorctte l, 2 Charles Boom Cross Country 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Football l.2 Xthletic Council 4 Dave Bos Choir l Gay Karen Bruinix Horizon Club l. 2, 3, sec'y l. 3 f1.A..'X. 3 Band l.2, 3, 4 Ollice Assistant 2 Ruth Curry Graudvillc l, 2. 3' Cheerleader 4 Ron DeBoer junior l'lay 3 Choir l Operetla l Football 2. 3, 4 Basketball 1.2. 3, 4 Track l, 2 Baseball 3. 4 Varsity Club 2. 3. 4 Athletic Council 3, 4 Class V. Pres. 2 Class pres. 3. 4 junior Rotarian 3 Hall Monitor Dianne DeBruyn Rogers 1,2 Mary DeWitt Horizon Club sec'y 2 GAA. Choir 3, 4 Operetta 3,4 Hall Monitor 4 jerry Dille Mary Dreycr Horizon Club l, 2, 3 G.A.A. l, 2 Y-teens Queens Court 3 Ken Fore Track 2. 4 Larry Garn Rogers l, 2 junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Choir 3 Operetta 3 Madrigal Singers 3 Band 3, 43 pres. 4 Football 3, 4 Athletic3Council 4 Varsity Club 3 Track 3 Hall Monitor 4 junior Rotarian 4 Jack Gillis junior Play 3 Track l,2, 8, 4 Cross Country 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 3 Student Council 4 Athletic Council 3 Grand Valley Council 4 Ron Goorhouse Football l, 2, 3, 4 Baseball l Track 4 Hall Monitor 3 Dolores Elaine Griffin Rogers l, 2 G.A.A. Choir 3 Girls' Ensemble 3 Robert Harig Junior Play 3 Football l, 2. 3, 4: co-captain 4 Basketball 4 Track 1 Baseball 2, 3. 4 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4: pres. 4 Athletic Council 4 Hall Monitor 3 Homecoming King 4 David Ida Sandra jacobitz Y-Teens G. A. A. Beacon 3, 4 Walter Johnson junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Camera Club 2, 35 sec'y 2 Choir l, 2, 3, 4 Madrigal Singers 2, 3, 4 Boys' Quartet l, 4 Operetta l, 2, 3, 4 Football l Tennis 3, 4 Stage Crew 2, 3, 4 Hall Monitor 2 Honor Society Thespians Club Nancy Kerkstra Grand Rapids Christian l, 2 G.A.A.4 Craig Kidder Thespians Club Band l, 2, 3, 4 Student Council V. Pres. 4 Class V. Pres. 4 Class Treas. l Stage Crew 2, 3, 4: Mgr. 3, 4 junior Rotarian 4 Honor Society jon Kloosterman Bob Koeze Choir l Football l, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track l Baseball 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Student Council l, 2, 4 Hall Monitor 2 Class Pres. 2 Scott Koeze junior Play 3 Football 1, 2.3, 4 Basketball l, 2. 3, 4 Track l, 2. 3, 4 Varsity Club 2.3, 4 Hall Monitor 3 Athletic Council 4 junior Rotarian 3 Class pres. l Joe Kooistra Choir l Cross Country 3 Varsity Club 3. 4 Don Lane Football 2 Track 2, 3. 4 Cross Country 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Linda Leys Godwin l Rogers 2 G.A.A. 3, 45 pres. 4 Senior Play 4 Thespians Club Hall Monitor 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Honor Society Wenda Leys Godwin l Rogers 2 G.A.A. 3, 4: V. pres. 3: tre Senior Play 4 Thespians Club Hall Monitor 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Honor Society Orbit 4 Ken Lohstroh Marilyn Madison Horizon Club l, 2, 3 junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Choir l, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Ensemble 2, 3, 4 Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4 Class treas. 4 Hall Monitor 3, 4 Thespians Club pres. 4 Orbit Editor 4 Honor Society 4 Homecoming Queen 4 Bill Malone gunior Play 3 ootball 1 Choir 1, 2 Class sec'y l Thespians Club Charlene M arsman Rogers l, 2 Horizon Club 3 G.A.A. 3 Choir 3 Girls' Ensemble 3 Operetta 3 Beacon 4 Orbit 4 Youth Parade, Ed. 3, 4 Thespians Club Sec'y 4 Lynn McNitt Iunior Play 3 Football l, 2, 3, 4 Basketball l, 2, 3, 4 Track l, 2 Choir 1 Varsity Club 2, 8 Terry O'Rourke Catholic Central l, 2 Student Council pres. 4 Beacon Editor 4 Sharon Oostveen Horizon Club l,2, 3 Y-teens 1,2 G.A.A. 3 HS Warren Paxson Rogers 1. 2 Football 3. 4 Baseball 3. 4 Roberta Plasterer Senior Play 2, 4 Horizon Club 2. 3: pres. 2 Choir 1.2, 3, 4: sec'y 4 Girls' Glee Club 1 Girls' Ensemble 2, 3, 4 Operetta l, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2. 3, 4: treas. 4 Student Council l, 3, 43 sec'y 3, 4 Thespians Club Orbit 4 Honor Society Donna Praasterink Horizon Club l, 2, 3 G..-XA. 3 Y-teens 1,2 Ron Raterink Varsity Club 4 Athletic Manager 1,2 Cmss Country 4 Forrest Rawlings Senior Play 2, 4 Choir l,2, pres. 2 Operetta l. 2 Band 2. 3, 4 Track 1. 2 Student Council 4 Thespians Club Maynard Schoen logers l, 2 frank 3 Hall Monitor 3, 4 junior Rotarian 4 Honor Society Cliff Schoonmaker junior Play 3 Choir l Band l. 2. 3,4 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 co-captain 4 Basketball 1, 3, 4 Track 2, 3. 4 Varsity Club 4 Class sec'y 1 Student Council 2, 3, 4 Hall Monitor 3 Thespians Club jim Schuitema South 1,2 Cross Country 4 janet Sewrey Horizon Club 2 G.A.A. 3, 4 Suzanne Sickels Oflice Assistant Revay Marie Smith Horizon Club 2 Y.F.C. Bible Club 1, 2, 3, 4: sec'y 3, 4 Choir 1, 2, 3, 4: sec'y 45 accompanist 2, 3, 4 Madrigal Singers 2. 3. 4 Operetta 2. 3, 4 Band l. 2. 3, 4: sec'y-treas. 4 Eleanor Stap Y.F.C. Bible Club l, 2, 3g V. pres. 3 Choir l. 2. 33 pres. 3 Madrigal Singers l, 2, 3, 4 Operetta l, 2, 3 Library Assistant 2 Honor Society Linda Stroud G..-LA. 3 Hall Monitor 3 Queen's Court 1 l john Sweers Football l, 2, 3 Basketball l, 2 Track 2 Hall Monitor 3, 4 Lynn Tilma Choir 2 Operetta 2 Beacon Staff 4 w Ron VanDam t Casey Vandenberg Football 1, 2, 3, 4 l Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track l, 2 ' Varsity Club 2 Class V. Pres. 3 Margaret Van Heukelum Horizon Club 2 Y.F.C. Bible Club: V. pres. 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4 Beacon Staff 3 Beverly Van Noord Horizon Club 2 Choir 2. 3, 4 Girls' Ensemble 2, 3, 4 Band 1. 2, 3. 4 Honor Society Dick Velders l Senior Play 4 l Band 2, 3, 4 Football l l Student Council I junior Rotarian 4 Honor Society Herm Veldkamp Ruth Veldman Horizon Club 2, 3 junior Play 3 Choir 2, 4 I Girls' Ensemble 2 Operetta 2, 4 r Band 1, 2, 3 Thespians Club ' Orbit Staff 4 joAnn Vonk South l, 2 Horizon Club 3 G..-X..-X. 3. 43 sec'y 4 Oliice Assistant 3 'I'eacher's .Xssistant 4 Nancy X-Vaddell Horizon Club l,2, 35 V. pres. 23 treas. l GAA. l, 2. 3. 43 pres. 4 junior Play 3 Choir I, 2 Sextet 2 Operetta l,2 Class sec'y 2, 3, 4 Oflice Assistant 2, 3 Teacher's Assistant 4 Orbit Staff 4 Thespians Club 2, 3, 4 Queen's Court 4 Muriel 3VEll'll'lCIlh0VCl1 Y-teens Horizon Club 2, 3 Choir 2. 3 Operetta l.2 Clee Club l Senior Play 4 junior Play 3 'Fliespians Club Hall Monitor 3 Beacon 3 Honor Society Shary Xflfliitfortl Y.l-'.C. 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