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Presenting . . . THE

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H O P E H O L L A N D ,

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FOREWORD • • • T O H E L P Y O U RECALL I N LATER LIFE T H E JOYS A N D SORROWS, THE HOURS OF TOIL A N D THE M O M E N T S O F LEISURE, A N D T H E FRIENDSHIPS OF THOSE HAPPY YEARS

SPENT

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HOPE,

HAVE COMPILED THIS "MILESTONE."

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F A C U L T Y • C L A S S E S

S O C I E T I E S

ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS FEATURES


DE D I C A T I O N • • • T o the sacred memory of our Chief Musician, W I L F R E D CURTIS S N O W , we,

the Junior

thirty-six

Class of

reverently

nineteen

dedicate

this

hundred volume.

Snatched from the scene of this earthly turmoil in the midst of his years, his spirit lingers on.

His constant desire to exalt the noble and

the beautiful in life, uplifted and inspired many a troubled heart, enduing it with new vigor and greater courage.

Truly can it be said of

him that " H e knew his task and did it well."



WILFRED CURTIS SNOW (1894 — 1935) O n old year's evening, December 31, 1935, at five o'clock there passed away at Simpson Memorial Institute at Ann Arbor, Professor W i l f r e d Curtis Snow, head of the organ department at H o p e College. T h o u g h little h o p e had been held f o r his recovery, his death came as a distinct shock to faculty and students, and to townspeople. Mr. Snow, w h o was forty-one years of age at the -time of his death, is survived by his wife, Esther MacFarlane Snow, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, and four children, Murray 13, Robert 11, and Jean and Janet 9. Born in Norwich, Massachusetts, September 25, 1894, Mr. Snow was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Snow. At an early age he began to show his taste for music. W h e n only 15, he was given the position of assistant organist of Grace Episcopal Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Mr. Snow's continued study of the best that his Boston teachers, Dudley W a r n e r Finch and Albert W . Snow, could give him resulted in his coming to the m i d d l e W e s t where wider fields awaited him. For nine years he capably filled the position of organist and choirmaster in St. T h o m a s Church, Sioux City, Iowa. In 1922, he was appointed to be head of the music department at Morningside College, Sioux City, which position he retained till 1929. C o m i n g to H o p e organ department students with his ately set to work H e organized the m o r n i n g services.

in the latter year to assume work as chapel organist and head of the in the school of music, Mr. Snow immediately impressed faculty and masterful h a n d l i n g of the beautiful new Skinner organ. H e immedito make chapel programs varied and interesting with special music. chapel choir, now numbering approximately 75 voices, to sing at the U p to the time of his death, he was its director and g u i d i n g influence.

O n Mr. Snow's arrival there was only one chapel organ but the increasing number of organ students was the cause of his a d d i n g two more. Mr. Snow's organ recitals d u r i n g examination periods and at other times will always be remembered by the students as delightful periods of relaxation. T w o years ago, Mr. Snow took over the H o p e band, and procured new uniforms. T h u s was created H o p e ' s first marching band, with a constantly growing membership. Aside f r o m his college activities, Mr. Snow was also a civic leader in musical lines. U n d e r his able directorship, the Holland Civic Chorus developed greatly. Mr. Snow was the originator of the plan which this year caused the H o p e Chapel Choir and the Civic Chorus to combine to f o r m the Choral U n i o n of H o l l a n d . Last year at Christmas time, this chorus, n u m b e r i n g 180 voices, presented H a n d e l ' s "Messiah" in the Memorial Chapel. As organist and choir director of H o p e Church, Mr. Snow did much for that congregation in a musical way. Mr. Snow's constant purpose was to bring before the students and the public the leading musicians in the country. Several times he presented H a n d e l ' s "Messiah" and also Mendelssohn's "Elijah." Five years ago a H o p e College M e n ' s Glee C l u b m a d e a tour of the East under Mr. Snow's direction. T h e tour included a visit to W a s h i n g t o n and a personal interview with President Hoover. Mr. Snow gave freely of his talents both to the college and to outside organizations. His untimely death was an irreparable loss to H o p e and to the city of Holland.




WYNAND WICHERS, A.B., A.M., LL.D. President

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JOHN B. NYKERK, A.B., A.M., Litt.D. Retiring Dean of Men Fifty years at H o p e College and D r . John B. Nykerk steps down f r o m his spiring pinnacle of service to join the ranks of the retired. His has been a long, active, creative, generous career here at Hope, giving of his all — his time, his ability, and even his wealth for its progressive well-being. W e students of this modern era little realize his great contributions in the development of our college. His activities and interests have been many and varied. H e it was w h o f o u n d e d and organized the H o p e department of music; became the first teacher in voice culture; and organized the original men's glee club. For thirty years he conducted a lyceum course, the proceeds of which went for various improvements about the campus, chiefly for the purchase of new books for the library. As coach of oratory Dr. Nykerk has brought to Hope, since 1898, thirteen gold medals and more than a score of silver medals. In appreciation of this glory "brought H o m e " the student body of 1917 presented him with a loving cup. In 1930 he received the Fi K a p p a Delta Key for national distinction in training orators and two years ago he was honored with a gold medal acknowledging his activities in the M . O . L. Dr. Nykerk's educational activities, other than those engaged in at Hope, include a year's teaching in both the public school and Northwestern Academy and one year and a summer's study at O x f o r d . His Litt.D. degree he received f r o m H o p e College. T h e Doctor's plans for the f u t u r e are not as yet definitely formulated, but he is certain he will remain active in some educational field. At the age of seventy-five he still loves teaching. "My alma mater: I wish her well," is Dr. Nykerk's parting toast. A n d faculty and students, both old and new, return that toast, wishing ever the best for him, for the best is none too good.


MRS. WINIFRED H. DURFEE, A.B., A.M. Retiring Dean of W o m e n Mrs. W i n i f r e d H . D u r f e e , D e a n of W o m e n , H o p e College — f e w professors can boast of such a career as hers. Twenty-seven years of constant vigil over the lives and destinies of all the young girls coming to H o p e ' s campus — certainly a responsibility, but she has d o n e her work well and is entitled to that hour of leisure granted to a chosen few. W e wish her "bon voyage" on her pleasure cruise and success in her literary ventures. Mrs. D u r f e e ' s adventures in the educational realm have been many and diversified. A f t e r g r a d u a t i n g f r o m the Academy in her h o m e town of Belleville, Jefferson County, N . Y., she attended O b e r l i n College until her Junior year. H e r first degree was obtained at the University of N e w Y o r k and her Master's Certificate f r o m the University of Wisconsin. Her summers she spent in f u r t h e r research work at H a r v a r d and N o r t h w e s t e r n . She taught successively in Belleville Academy, G l e n Falls Academy, Keuka College, N . Y., and H e d d i n g College, A b i n g d o n , Illinois, where she was the head of the English department. F r o m the latter school she came to Hope, where she immediately took up her duties as D e a n of W o m e n . As instructor here her first class was one in Sophomore English, which she shared with D r . N y k e r k . Later she also taught French and became head of this d e p a r t m e n t in 1919. She has retained this position since. H e r teaching scope has included Freshmen and Sophomore English, Shakespeare, W o r d s worth, D r a m a and all four years of French. Mrs. D u r f e e has become as much a part of H o p e College as Voorhees Hall itself. She has g r o w n with it, seen it expand and develop into the fine educational institution it is today and she may well be satisfied with the realization that she has had a great part in its building. T h r o u g h all these years Mrs. D u r f e e has held a w a r m place in the hearts of "her girls." H e r gracious smile and friendly greeting will certainly be missed on H o p e ' s campus.

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L A U R A A. B O Y D , A.B., A . M . Professor of German M I L T O N J. H I N G A , A.B., A . M . Instructor in History Director of Athletics C L A R E N C E KLEIS, A.B., A . M . Professor

of Physics

J O H N H . L. S C H O U T E N Director of Physical Education A G N E S M . TYSSE, A.B. Assistant

Librarian

G A R R E T T V A N D E R B O R G H , A.B., A . M . Director

of Practice Teaching

J. H A R V E Y K L E I N H E K S E L , A.B., M.S., P h . D . Instructor in Chemistry E G B E R T W I N T E R , A.B., A . M . Professor

of Education

MRS. H A R O L D J. K A R S T E N Instructor in Piano G E R R I T V A N Z Y L , A.B., M.S., Ph.D. Professor

of Chemistry

E V E L Y N M. B E A C H , B.M. Instructor

in Music

S A R A H E. LACEY, B.M. i

Instructor

in Piano

E D W A R D D. D I M N E N T , A.B., A.M., Litt.D., LL.D. Professor of Economics and Business Administration MRS. D O N Z W E M E R Secretary

to the President

MRS. G R A C E D U D L E Y F E N T O N Instructor in Voice Director

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of Glee Clubs



B R U C E M . R A Y M O N D , A.B., A . M . Professor

of History

and Social Science

T H O M A S E. W E L M E R S , A.B., A.M., B.D. Registrar Professor

of Greek

E D W I N P A U L M c L E A N , A.B., A . M . Professor

of Psychology

and Religio//s

Education

R O L A N D S H A C K S O N , A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Associate

Professor

of English

N E L L A M E Y E R , A.B. Instructor

in French.

Piano

W A L T E R V A N S A U N , A.B., A.M., P h . D . Professor of Philosophy C L A R E N C E T. D E G R A A E , A.B., A . M . Instructor

in English

A L B E R T E. L A M P E N , A.B., A . M . Professor

of Mathematics

M A R G A R E T CtIBBS, A.B., B.S. Librarian P A U L E. H I N K A M P , A.B., A.M., B.D. College Pastor Professor

of Bible and Biblical

Literature

M E T T A J. ROSS, A.B., A . M . Instructor in English E D W A R D J. W O L T E R S , A.B., A . M . Instructor in German T E U N I S V E R G E E R , A.B., M.S., P h . D . Professor

of Biology

A L B E R T H. T 1 M M E R , A.B., A . M . Professor

of Latin

O S C A R E. T H O M P S O N , B.S., A . M . Professor of Biology

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O T T O Y N T E M A , A.B., A . M . Instructor

in History

N O PICTURES

OSCAR F. BALE, A.B., A . M . Instructor

in Latin

CAROLYN HAWES Instructor in Education

V E R N O N D. T E N C A T E , A.B., LL.B. Instructor in Economics

HAROLD TOWER Instructor in Organ

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SENIORS

Class Officers G E O R G E C . D O U M A , Battle

Creek,

Michigan

English Course; Cosmopolitan; Class Treas. 1; Class Vicc Pres. 2 ; Class Pres. 4 ; Pull Team 1, 2 Pull Coach 3, 4 ; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, Captain 4 ; Chapel C h o i r ; College Mixed Quartette 3, 4 ; Glee Club 2, 3 ; D r a m a Class Play 3 ; Pageant Director 4.

O L I V E W I S H M E I E R , Holland,

Michigan

Language Course; Sorosis, Treas. 3, Vice Pres. 4 ; Y.W.C.A., Cabinet 4 ; Student Council 1; S.G.A. Class Vice Pres. 4 ; Biology C l u b ; Milestone 3.

MAE

VAN

HARTESVELT,

Detroit,

Michigan

History Course; Sorosis, Sec. 4 ; Anchor 2 ; Class Sec. 4 ; S.G.A.

L E S T E R W O L T E R I N K , Hudsonville,

Michigan

Science Course; Fraternal, Sec. 3, Vice Pres. 4 ; Class Treasurer 2, 4 ; Debate 1; Band 3; Biology Club 3, 4, Pres. 4.

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M I R I A M K A T H R Y N BAEHR M 1 N A BECKER Zeeland, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Latin Course; Alethea; Student Vol- English Course; Delphi, Vice Pres. unteer Band 1; S.G.A. 4 ; Drama Class Play 3 ; Milestone 3 ; S.G.A.; Y . W . C . A . 1, 2.

CtLENN BREEN MYRTLE BEEUWKES Holland, Michigan Holland, Michigan Science Course; Baseball 1 ; ChemisScience Course; Delphi, Pres. 4 ; try Club. Chemistry Club 2, 3; Biology Club 3, 4 ; Y . W . C . A . 1; Pageant Committee 4.

0m.

J A Y BUSH Detroit, Michigan Business Administration Course; Fraternal ; Blue K e y ; Pi Kappa Delta RUTH BURKETT D r a m a Class Play 3; H " Club Dowagiac, Michigan Golf 3, 4 ; Football 1; Basketball 1 English Course; Delphi, Treas. 4 ; Debate 3, 4 ; Inter-fraternity Basket Y.W.C.A., Cabinet 3, Vice Pres. 4 ; ball; Anchor 1, 2, 3. W r i t e r ' s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Anchor, Assistant Ed. 2 ; Milestone 3; Pageant W r i t e r 4 ; "Pegasus Pony" 2, 3. J O H N BUTEYN Brandon. Wisconsin Classical Course; Cosmopolitan, Pres. 4 ; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Band 1; Y.M.C.A., Cabinet 2, 3, 4 ; Class PAULINE BUSH Treas. 2 ; Inter-fraternity Basketball Marion, New York 1, 2, 3, 4 ; " H " Club; Blue Key; Modern Language-English Course; "Pageant of 1936." Dorian, Vice Pres. 4, Pres. 4 ; Y . W . C . A . ; Pan Hellenic Council; S.G.A.

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VERA R. D A M S T R A Holland, Michigan Mathematics Course; Delphi, Sec. 3; Y.W.C.A., Cabinet 3, Pres. 4 ; StuMURIEL C H A R D dent Council, Sec. 3; Chapel Choir Holland, Michigan -2; Debate 3, 4, Manager 4 ; Oratory English Course; Sorosis, Sgt.-at-Arms P' K J P P a Delta 4 , S.G. ., 4, Vice Pres. 4, Pres. 4 ; Y . W . C . A . Pageant Committee 4 ; Class Sec. 3, Pan Hellenic Council 4. 1; Class Sec. 2 ; Pan Hellenic Council 4 ; S.G.A.

ANNE DETHMERS W'aupun, Wisconsin I T - ^ T r^rEnglish Course; Alethea, Vice Pres. LEON DE J O N G H ^ p r e s ^ , 5 t u j e n t Volunteer Band Holland, Michigan ^ 2, Sec. 2; Oratory 1, 2, 3; Debate Business Administration Course; 4 ; Y.W.C.A. Treas. 4 ; Pi Kappa Emersonian, Vice Pres. 4 ; Anchor 3; Delta 4 ; Pan Hellenic Council 4 ; Biology Club 2, 3, 4. S.G.A.

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J E N N I E D E VRIES Fenton, Illinois English Course; Alethea, V . W . C . A . ; S.G.A.

Sec.

4;

GEORGE DE W I T T Holland, Michigan Science Course.

JAMES DE WEERD Holland, Michigan Pre-Medical Course; Fraternal, Treas. 3, Vice Pres. 4 ; Pan Hellenic Council 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 1; Inter-fraternity Basketball 3; Track 4 ; Student Council, Treas. 2 ; H " C l u b ; Blue Key; Biology Club 2, 3, 4.

A D R I A N DE Y O U N G Kalatnazoo, Michigan Classical Course; Emersonian, Pres. 4 ; Basketball Assistant Manager 3, KATHLEEN DONAHUE Manager 4 ; C.W.L., Pres. 3; " H " Detroit, Michigan Club 4 ; Blue Key, Vice Pres. 4 ; English C o u r s e ; Delphi, Vice Pres. Pull Team 1, 2 ; Ulfilas Club Play 1; 4 ; Y . W . C . A , Cabinet 2, 3; Chapel Freshman Trial J u d g e 4 ; Y.M.C.A. Choir, Sec. 3, Pres. 4 ; Glee Club 2, Manager 3 ; Anchor Staff 4 ; Student Council 4 ; Pi Kappa Delta 3, Vice Pres., Manager 4 ; College Orator 3; M.l.S.L. 3; College Mixed Quar- D O R O T H Y E C K E R S O N tette 3, 4 ; Biology Club 4 ; S.G.A. 4. Charleston, West Virginia English Course; Sibylline, Treas 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pan Hellenic 4 ; Drama Class Play 3; Y . W . C . A . 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 4. ALICE E N G E L S M A N Holland, Michigan Modern Language-English Course; Sibylline, Sec. 3, Pres. 4 ; Pan Hellenic Council 4 ; Chapel C h o i r ; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Manager 4 ; Operetta 3 ; Y . W . C . A . ; S.G.A.; 'Pageant of 1936".

A N N E G. FRISSEL Muskegon, Michigan History Course; Alethea, Treas. 3, Sec. 4 ; Biology Club 2 ; S.G.A.; Y.W.C.A,

R U T H FISHER Grand Haven, Michigan History Course; Delphi, Sec. 4 ; Debate 4 ; Extemporaneous Speech 4 ; A . D . D . 2, 3, 4 ; Chapel Choir 2, 3, 4 ; Operetta 3.

W I L L I A M E. G A S T O N Sotnerville, N . / . History Course; Fraternal Society, Sec. 3, Pres. 4 ; Chapel Choir 1, 2 ; D r a m a Class Play Cast, Stage Manager 3.

ELIZABETH GOEHNER S T U A R T D I E H L GROSS Flushing, L. I. History Course; Delphi, Pres. 4 ; Saginaw, Michigan Y . W . C . A . 1, 2, 3, Cabinet 2 ; Stu- History Course; Emersonian, Serdent Council 2 ; Pageant Committee geant-at-Arms 3, Vice Pres. 4 ; Foot4 ; Commencement Speaker 4 ; Pan ball 2, 3, 4 ; Fraternity Basketball; Hellenic Council 4 ; S.G.A.; Home- Anchor 1, 2, 4 ; Editor 1935 Milecoming Chairman 2. stone; Blue Key.

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KATHER1NE HAIG HOWARD HARTOUGH Somerville, N. J. Fairview, Illinois English Course; D e l p h i ; Poetry Club Chemistry Course; Cosmopolitan, 2, 3; Pageant Committee; Milestone Sec. 3; Freshman Basketball; Inter3; Anchor Staff 4 ; S.G.A. 4 ; Fraternity Basketball 2, 3, 4 ; Vice Y.W.C.A. Pres. Junior Class; Chemistry Club 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4.

WILHELM HAYSOM Cats kill, New York GEORGE HEERINGA Classical Course; Addison, Treas. 2, Grand Rapids, Michigan Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4 ; Divinity Guild Business Administration; Fraternal, 1, 2 ; Y . M . C . A . ; Pan Hellenic CounPres. 4 ; Blue Key; Football 3, 4, cil. Captain 4, M.I.A.A. Second Team 3; Basketball 3, 4, M.I.A.A. 4 ; Tennis 3, 4 ; "H" Club, Pres. 4 ; Pageant 4.

JOHN HENDERSON N id gar a Falls. N. Y. English Course; W r i t e r ' s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Pegasus Pony 2, 3, Editor 3; College Poetry Society of America; Song Contest W i n n e r 3; T r a c k ; Basketball 1; Assistant Director of Senior Play 2 ; Pageant 4.

HENRY KLEINHEKSEL Holland, Michigan Science Course; Debate 1; Pi Kappa Delta 1; Class Pres. 3; Blue Key 4, Sec.-Treas. 4.

STANLEY JOECKEL Pompton Lakes, N, J. Emersonian, Sec. 2, Pres. 4 ; Milestone 3; Class Pres. 3; Pan Hellenic Council; Chemistry Club 2, 3.

S A N D E R KLEIS Holland, Michigan Classical Course.

MYRON KOLLEN HERMAN KNOLL Holland, Michigan Holland, Michigan Science Course; Chemistry Club. History Course; Cosmopolitan; Football 2, 4 ; Tennis 1.

D O N A L D A. K O O I M A N Zeeland, Michigan English Course; Knickerbocker, Sec. 4, Vice Pres. 4 ; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ; "H" Club; Drama Class Play 3 ; Track 4 ; Pageant 4.

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G O R D O N KORSTANJE Holland, Michigan History Course; Fraternal, House Manager 3, 4 ; Vice Pres. 4 ; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, M.I.A.A. 4 ; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4 ; Blue Key; " H " Club.


AUSTIN KRONEMEYER DAVID LAMAN Holland, Michigan Oostburg. Wisconsin Mathematics Course; Knickerbocker, Classical Course; Cosmopolitan, Sec. Vice Pres. 4, Pres. 4, Pledge Coun- 3, Vice Pres. 4, Pres. 4, Grill Manseler; Band 1, 2 ; Y.M.C.A. 1, 2. ager 4 ; Y.M.C.A., Cabinet 2, Treas. 3; Track 1, Football Manager 2, 3, 4 ; Blue Key; " H " Club.

HARRIET LAM A N Oostburg. Wisconsin English Course; Alethea, Treas. 4 ; Y . W . C . A , ; S.G.A.

ALBERT M A N S E N Orange City, Iowa Philosophy Course; Vice Pres. 4 ; Chapel Y.M.C.A. 3, 4 ; D r a m a "Pageant of 1 9 3 6 " ; J u n i o r College.

R O G E R LEESTMA Holland, Michigan History Course; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2 ; Track Manager 3, 4 ; Band 1, Pageant Comm. 4 ; W r i t e r ' s Club 2 ; Anchor Staff 3 ; Asst. Basketball Coach 3, 4 ; "H" Club 4.

RUTH MUILENBURG Holland, Michigan Cosmopolitan, Sorosis, Sec. 4 ; Pan Hellenic CounChoir 3, 4 ; cil 4 ; S.G.A.; Y.W.C.A., Cabinet 3, Class Play 3 ; 4 ; Glee Club 2, 3, 4 ; Anchor 1, 2 ; .Northwestern Class Treas. 1; Chapel Choir 1; Pageant Committee.

FREDERICK N O R L I N Holland, Michigan Physics-Mathematics Course; sonian, Sec. 3; Football 1.

AGNES PATTERSON Martin, Michigan History Course; Alethea, Pres. 4 ; A.D.D., Treas. 3, Pres. 4 ; Pan Hellenic Council 4 ; Y . W . C . A . ; S.G.A. Emer-

J O H N PIET Grand Rapids, Michigan Philosophy Course; Cosmopolitan, Sec. 3, Pres. 4 ; Freshman Football; Freshman Basketball; Glee Club 1, ELINORE PIERREPONT 2, 3, Accompanist 1, Treas. 3; Chapel Choir 4 ; Inter-Fraternity Rochester, New York English C o u r s e ; Sorosis, Vice Pres. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Y.M.C.A., Cabi4, Sec. 4 ; Glee Club 2, 3 , 4 ; Mile- net 2, Sec. 3, Pres. 4 ; Operetta 2 ; stone 3; D r a m a Class Play 3; ' Pag- Class Pres. 2 ; D r a m a Class Play 3; Vice Pres. Student Council 4 ; Blue eant of 1 9 3 6 " ; S.G.A. Key, Corr. Sec. 4 ; Intercollegiate W h o ' s W h o 4 ; Adv. Mgr. of Pag eant.

GILBERT PLASMAN Zeeland, Michigan Science Course; Fraternal.

E U G E N E PR1NS Holland, Michigan Fraternal, Sec. 3, Pres. 4 ; Football, 1, 2 ; Track 4 ; Class Vice Pres. 2.

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JAMES QUIST Holland, Michigan Science Course; Emersonian, Sec. 4 ; Chemistry Club, Sec. 3, Vice Pres. 4 ; Track 1, 2, 3.

GERRIT RIENTJES Oak Harbor, Washington Philosophy Course; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Chapel Choir 1, 2, 4 ; Van Vleck House Pres. 4 ; Track 2 ; Pull Team 1, 2 ; Ulfilas Club Play 1.

IVAN ROGGEN Hamilton, Michigan Science Course; Knickerbocker, Vice Pres. 4 ; Chemistry Club 2 ; Football

J E A N ROTTSCHAEFER Katpadi, South India Modern Language Course; Sorosis, Treas. 3; Glee Club 1 ; Chapel Choir 1; Y . W . C . A . ; Class Vice Pres. 2 ; S.G.A.; Anchor 4.

1.

MAURICE SNYDER M I L T O N SPAAN Cobleskill, New York Grand Rapids, Michigan Classical Course; Cosmopolitan, Vice English Course; Cosmopolitan, House Pres. 4 ; Chapel Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Pres. 4 ; Glee Club 2, 3; Inter-fraGlee Club 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Divinity ternity Basketball 2 ; Basketball 1 ; Guild, Sec. 1, Vice Pres. 2. Track 1; Chapel Choir 1, 2, 3; Pan Hellenic Council 4 ; "Pageant of 1936", Business Manager.

H O W A R D GLENN TEUSINK Holland, Michigan J. C O R N E L I A TYSSE History Course; Fraternal, Sec. 4 ; Y.M.C.A. 3, 4 ; Inter-fraternity Bas- Holland, Michigan English Course; Sorosis, Vice Pres. ketball 3, 4 ; Basketball 1. 3, Sec. 4 ; Keeper of Archives 2, 3, 4 ; S.G.A., Pres. 4 ; A . D . D . 2, 3, 4 ; Pageant of 1936", Stage Director.

K E N N E T H TYSSE Holland, Michigan Modern Language Course; Fraternal; A D R 1 E N N E T Y S S E N Football 2, 3, 4 ; Track 3, 4 ; Inter- Chicago, Illinois fraternity Basketball 4 ; " H " Club. Classical Course; Alethea; State Pres. of Student Volunteers 2; Christian W o r k e r ' s League, Vice Pres. 3.

H E R M A N V A N ARK Holland, Michigan Science Course; Knickerbocker, Sec. 3; Inter-fraternity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Class Pres. 1; Student Council 3 ; Pull Coach 4 ; Y.M.C.A. 1.

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ISABELLE V A N ARK Holland, Michigan Mathematics Course; Sorosis, Vice Pres. 3, Sergeant-at-Arms 4, Reporter 4 ; Chapel Choir 1 ; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 4 ; Anchor 2.


J O H N VANDER LAAN Muskegon, Michigan Pre-Medical Course.

K E N N E T H VANDER VELDE Emporia, Kansas Science Course; Fraternal, Vice Pres. 4 ; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4 ; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ; " H " C l u b ; Blue Key ; Milestone 3 ; Anchor 2 ; Glee Club 1, 2.

J O H N M. V A N D E R M E U L E N , Jr. Louisville, Kentucky English Course; K n i c k e r b o c k e r , Keeper of Archives 2, Vice Pres. 4, Pres. 4, H o u s e Pres. 4 ; Class Vice L O I S V A N D E R M E U L E N Pres. 1; Class Pres. 2 ; H o p e Orator . 2, 4 ; Pi Kappa Delta 2, 3, 4 ; Blue W o / W ' Key, Pres. 4 ; Homecoming Chair- Modern Language Course; Y . W . C . A . , man 2 ; Anchor 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Poetry Cabinet 4 ; Sibylline, Vice Pres. 3, Club 2, 3; Debate 3, 4 ; D r a m a Class Treas. 4 ; W r i t e r ' s Club I, 2, 3; Anpiav 3 chor 2, 3; Debate 3, 4 ; Pi Kappa ^ ' Delta 4.

W1LMA VAN HOEF Grand Haven, Michigan JANICE VAN KOEVERING Modern Language-English Course; Zeeland, Michigan Alethea, Vice Pres. 4 ; Pres. 4 ; English Course; Sibylline, Vice Y . W . C . A . ; S . G . A . ; Pan Hellenic Pres. 4 ; S.G.A.; Glendale College 1. Council.

MAJORIE VAN KOEVERING DORIS VAN LENTE Zeeland, Michigan Holland, Michigan Modern Language Course; Sibylline, Science Course; Dorian, Pres. 4 ; Treas. 3, Pres. 4 ; S.G.A. Chapel Choir 1, 2 ; A . D . D . , Treas. 4 ; S.G.A.; Pan Hellenic Council.

J U N E V A N PEURSEM Zeeland, Michigan History Course; Sorosis, Treas. Sec. 3, Sergeant-at-Arms 4, Pres. Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Pres. Operetta 3; Pan Hellenic Council S.G.A.

3 4 4 4

LESTER V A N T A T E N H O V E Holland, Michigan History Course; K n i c k e r b o c k e r , Alumni Sec. 4, Pres. 4 ; Football 1; Tennis 2, 3, 4 ; Inter-fraternity Basketball 1, 2 ; Debate 3, 4 ; Anchor 4 ; Y.M.C.A. 4 ; Student G u i d e CoEditor 4 ; "Pageant of 1936" Committee.

M A R G R E T V A N RAALTE Holland, Michigan English Course; Sorosis, Pres. 4 Sergeant-at-Arms 4 ; Chapel Choir 1 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Operetta 3 D r a m a Class Play 3; Assistant Editor of Milestone 3; Pan Hellenic Council 4 ; S.G.A.; "Pageant of 1936", Costume Chairman.

FOSTER V A N V L I E T Holland, Michigan Science Course; Emersonian, Sec. Vice Pres. 4.

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I• H H

JOHN VAN WYK Orange City, Iowa

THEODORE VAN Holland, Michigan

ZANDEN

Liberal Arts Course; Emersonian, History Course; Knickerbocker; BasPres. 4 ; Debate 3, 4 ; Extemporane- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Football 2, 3. ous Speech 3; Pi Kappa Delta, Pres. 4 ; Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League, Pres. 4 ; Blue Key; Student Guide Co-Editor 4 ; "Pageant of 1936", Program C h a i r m a n ; Commencement Speaker; Northwestern Junior College 1, 2. LUCILE VER SCHURE Holland, Michigan

LOIS A. V A N Z O M E R E N Holland, Michigan English Course; Dorian, Keeper of Archives 2, Sec. 3 ; Y . W . C . A . ; S.G.A.

History Course; Delphi, Sergeant-atArms 2, Treas. 3, Vice Pres. 4, Pres. 4 ; Chapel Choir 1; S.G.A.; "Pageant of 1936" Committee.

F L O R E N C E VIS Sheldon, Iowa H A R O L D J A M E S VER STEEG Orange City, Iowa Physics-Mathematics Course; N o r t h western Junior College 1, 2.

/

Latin Course; Sibylline, Reporter 2, Sec. 3, Vice Pres. 4, Class Sec.Treas. 3; Writer's Club 2, 3; Y.W.C.A., Sec. 4 ; S.G.A., Sec. 4 ; Pageant of 1936" W r i t i n g Committee Chairman.

H E L E N A VISSCHER Holland, Michigan Business Administration Course; D E R W I N W A L V O O R D Sorosis, Pan Hellenic Representative Oostburg. Wisconsin 3; Glee Club 1 , 2 , 3 ; Student CounHistory Course; C o s m o p o l i t a n ; cil Pres. 4 ; Intercollegiate W h o ' s W h o 4 ; Milestone 3 ; College League Chapel Choir 4 ; Y.M.C.A.; Mission of Nation's Representative 3; Com- H o u s e College 1, 2, 3. mencement Speaker 4 ; "Pageant of 1936" General Committee.

WILLIAM WELMERS Holland. Muh.gan

WILLARD WESTVEER H 0 / W , Michigan Science

Course;

Knickerbockeri

Sec

Philosophy Course; Cosmopolitan; 3; Football 1; Tennis 3, 4 ; Glee Valedictorian; Chapel Choir, Treas. Club 2, 3; Chapel Choir 1; H" 2, 3, 4 ; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club C l u b ; Inter-fraternity Basketball 1, 2. 1, 2, 3.

IRENE W I L L I A M S Pompton Plains, New Jersey History Course; Sibylline, Sec. 4 ; Pi Kappa Delta 4 ; Debate 4 ; A D D. 2, 3, 4 ; S.G.A.; Y . W . C . A .

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EMMA JEAN ZAGERS Jamestown, Michigan English Course; Delphi, Sec. 3 ; Y.W.C.A. 1, 2, 3; Chapel Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 ; S.G.A.


JUNIORS

Class Officers President — Richard Smith Vice President — Beatrice Boot Secretary — Renetta Shackson Treasurer — Lester McBride

[

2 9 ]


Top Row:

E d w i n A a l b e r t s , J o h n A n d e r s o n , Lucia A y r e s , B e r n i c c B a u h a h n , Earl B e e r b o w e r .

Second, R o w : Third

Row:

Fourth R o w : Fifth R o w :

Gordon

H a r r y B o e r , B e a t r i c e B o o t , H i l d e g a r d e Bos, E k d a l B u y s , A l l e n C o o k . Cook,

Mary Damstra,

H e r m a n D e Bell, C l a r e n c e D e D e e ,

Leonard

Dekker.

R a l p h D e R o o , Lois D e V r i e s , W i l m a D e Y o u n g , F r u e n a D o u w s t r a , Sarah D y k s t r a . J a n e E l d r i d g e , K a t h e r i n e E l d r i d g e , Earl F a b e r , F r a n c i s F o l k e r t , V i r g i n i a F r e l i g h .


Top Row;

Herman

Second R o w : Third Fourth

Row: Row:

Fifth R o w :

Gross, Sidney Havinga,

Harold

Heinen, R u t h Heinrichs, Alice Hesselink.

H u b e r t Heyboer, N a n Jager, Richard Keeler, Henry Kinkema, Adrian Kolean.

Rowland

Koskamp.

Arthur McGilvra,

Marian Donald

Kuyper, McLeod,

Thomas

L a m a n , Lester M c B r i d e ,

Harold Nienhuis,

Reuben O n g n a , Eugene Osterhaven, William Poppink, W i l l a r d Rens,

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}

Bette M c G i l l .

Harold Noble, Victor Notier. Phoebe Sargent.


:%v<!

J i

,„ -

^

First R o w : Second

Row:

Fifth R o w :

P i ffe

Ethelyn Schaap, Richard Schaftener, Renetta Shackson, Marvin Smallegan, Richard Smith.

Row:

Third R o w : Fourth

c.

Charles

Steketee,

Reuben Ten Haken, Howard Calvin V a n d e r W e r f .

Vanden

Berg,

Mildred

Vanden

Bos,

E t h e l V a n d e r Z a l m , L o u i s e V a n E v e r a , O l i n V a n Lare, A n g e l y n V a n L e n t e , M a b e l V a u g h n . Clarence Veltman,

Willard

Veltman, Gertrude Veneklasen, Agatha Wagenaar.

Henry

Ver

Meer,

Donald

Visser,

P a u l W e b i n g a , W i l l i a m W i c h e r s , E l a i n e W i e r d a , Lila W i e r s m a , R o b e r t W i n t e r , J o h n W y n g a r d e n .


SOPHOMORES

Class Officers President — Clay T e l l m a n Vice President — K a t h r y n Boon Treasurers — Raymond Boot Esther H i n k a m p

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First R o w ;

P h i l l i p s A b e l l , R o b e r t A r e n d s h o r s t , W i l l i a m A r e n d s h o r s t , M i l d r e d B a r o n , H e n r i e t t a Bast, Charles Bertsch.

Second R o w :

Third R o w : Fourth

Henry Beukema, Marianne Bocks. Kathryn Boon, Raymond Boot, Marijane Brouillet, Ralph Bruggers.

Robert Bruggink,

Row:

Evelyn

Lucille B u t e r , E d w a r d B u t e y n , N o r m a C l a u s , J u n e C o o k , F e r n C o r t e v i l l e .

De Haan,

Stella D e J o n g e , H a r o l d D e John De Witt.

Pree, Merle De

Fifth R o w :

Jeanette D o u m a , Oliver Droppers, Morris Folkert, John Clarissa G u n n e m a n .

Sixth R o w :

Robert Haack, Mayo Hadden, William Heeringa, Elmer Holkeboer.

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P r e e , Lydia D e V r i e s ,

Golds, Gordon Groenewoud,

Kenneth

Hesselink, Esther H i n k a m p


First R o w :

P a u l H o l l e m a n , J e a n H o u t i n g , Sylvia H u x t a b l e ,

Second R o w :

Third Row :

Harold

Kleis.

Kuizenga, Barbara Lampen,

Jack Leenhouts, Margaret Lemke, Homer Lokker, Herman Luben, Eunice Maatman, Harold Mante.

Fourth R o w : Fifth R o w :

Leonard Kaslander, J o h n Hyma,

Maurice Klerekoper, Julia Klinge, William Knickel, Henrietta Mabel Leackfeldt.

Palmer Martin, Gertrude Meengs, Donald Menges, Gladys Moerdyk, Marjorie Moody, Edna Mooi. Elizabeth N i e u s m a , Louis N o r t h o u s e , A l m a N y l a n d , Kenneth

Sixth R o w :

Pinch, George Plakke, June Pomp.

James Prins, Raymond Rigterink, William Rottschaefer, Theresa Ruster, Clarence Shoemaker, J o h n Slikker.

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Top

Row:

Second

Eunice

Row:

Third Row :

Fifth R o w :

Marian

Stegenga,

Florence

Swart, Henry Tellman,

Steketee,

Fay T e n i n g a ,

Paul Stewart,

Lucille T e r

Eleanor

Maat,

Stryker.

Ernest Tirrell.

Lois T y s s e , R u t h V a n A n r o o y , O l i v e r V a n As, Lester V a n d e n B e r g , W i l l i a m V a n D u s s e n .

Fourth R o w :

Sixth R o w :

Sluytcr,

Josephine

Elmer V a n Dyke, G e r a l d i n e V a n Eenwyk, Laura V a n Kley, Roger V a n Oss, Marjorie Van Westenburg.

Leon Van

Zoeren,

Peter V e l t m a n ,

Doris W a d e , Louis W a d e ,

Patricia Verhulst,

Lester W a s s e n a a r ,

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Andrew Vollink,

Chester W i n g ,

Inez V o n

Paul Wolterink,

Ins.

George Ziegler.


FRESHMEN

Class Officers President —

Paul Boyink

Vice President — Mary Jane Vaupell Treasurer — D o n a l d Shaw

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1

First R o w :

Second

A m s o Alexander, R u t h Allen, Louis A r k e m a , J a m e s Barr, Orville Beattie, M a r g u e r i t e Bergen, Philip Bloemers.

Row :

Third

Row:

Fourth R o w :

Fifth Row :

Sixth R o w :

Nelson

Bosman,

Henry Bovendam, Marvin Brethower, Esther Bultman, August Busman.

William

Brooking,

Ralph

Brower,

Larry B u t e y n , W i l l i a m Byl, W i l l i a m B r o o k i n g , H a r o l d C r o w , G e r t r u d e D a m e , Florence Damstra, Dorothea De Boer.

Willard De Groot,

R o b e r t D o n i a , A n g e l i n e D o r n b o s , Avis D y k s t r a , D o n a l d H a r o l d Elenbaas, Floyd Folkert.

Elenbaas,

J a y F o l k e r t , M i l t o n G e e , M a r y G o o d , H e a t h G o o d w i n , J a m e s H a l l a n , Irvele H a r r i n g t o n , Elmer Hartgerink.

Robert Hayner, Edward Heneveld, Orville Hine, Jean Harvey H o p .

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H o e k j e , G e r h a r d t Hoffius, Louise H o o p e r ,


First R o w :

Second

Third

John

Row;

Row:

Raymond

Fifth R o w :

Elaine J o h n s o n , Clifford Keizer, J u n e Kieft, Vera Kirchner, Mildred Kirkwood.

Kleis, Ruth Knickel, T h e l m a Kooiker, Ruth Oliver Lampen, Harold Leestma.

Alice McClay,

Fourth R o w :

Sixth R o w :

Huff, W i l b u r Jacobs,

Jean Mac Neill, Clifford Marcus, Robert Ruth Meppelink, Maxine Michmershuizen.

Koskamp.

Marcus,

Margaret Laman,

Florence

Meengs,

H e n r y M o r g a n , Mildred M u l d e r , Alice M u n r o , Harvard Nevenzel, Luella N y k e r k , John Olert, Kenneth Pelgrim. Loraine P o m p ,

Marvin

Rusticus,

M a r i n u s Pott, Rosalie Rietdyk, Charles Roberts, Mary R o b i n s o n , Margaret Roggen, Gerald Rowerdink. Lambertus Scholten, Donald Scheerhorn, Edith Smith, Hester Soeters.

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Anne

Selles,

Donald

Shaw,


First R o w :

C o r l y n S t e f f e n s , C o r n i e S t e k e t e e , Peter S t i e l s t r a , J o h n S t o k e s , M i l d r e d S t r a b b i n g , K a t h r y n S t r o n k s .

Second R o w :

Martin

Third R o w :

Fourth R o w :

Fifth R o w ;

T i m m e r , T o s h i r o T s u b o k a w a , R o b e r t V a n d e n Berg, Cornelius Vanden Broek, Paul Vander Hill.

W i l l a r d V a n d e r L a a n , L o u i s V a n H e m e r t , La V e r n V a n A n d r e w V a n Liere, M a r j o r i e V a n V o o r s t .

Sylvester V a n W y k ,

Dorothy Vanden

Kley, Gladys Van

Bout,

Lare,

M a r y J a n e V a u p e l l , H e n r y V e l d h e e r , Lois V o o r h o r s t , C a t h e r i n e V o r i s , Marjorie Vyverberg.

Donald Warner, Donald Weaver, Harold Weidner, Robert Wishmeier, John Wybenga, Gertrude Young. Sixth

Row:

Nelva

Zandber^en,

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Jane

Zeh,

John

Zoutendam.




Standing: Seated:

W.

Knickel,

O.

Hine,

M.

Rusticus,

T . H i d a k a , E. V a n Eck, J . G o l d s , W .

C. V e l t m a n ,

Haysom, W .

P. Veltman.

Veltman, H. Morgan.

ADDISON T h e r e is more to college life t h a n studies; we must also establish social contacts which will h e l p us to be at h o m e in the world w h e n we leave these halls of H o p e .

It

is in our Societies that we not only make f r i e n d s h i p s of lasting value, but also learn to seek out and m a k e our own the higher things in life. W e obtain a fuller knowledge of the great men, poets, philosophers, artists, and musicians by p r e p a r i n g our papers and hearing the papers that our fellows have prepared.

W e are b o u n d into a closer fellow-

ship through our c o m m o n goal. W e , the students of H o p e , are t h a n k f u l f o r our Literary Societies; and we, w h o are Addisons, are proud of our Society which has held high the banner of Fidelity, Culture, and Leadership." W e were organized in 1924, and since then have enjoyed our place on H o p e ' s campus.

W i t h the rest of the student body we look forward to many

long years of life f o r our A l m a Mater and her Literary Societies.

OFFICERS

Vice

President President Secretary Treasurer

WINTER

TERM

W i l h e l m Haysom W i l l a r d Veltman Edward Van Eck John Golds

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SPRING TERM

W i l h e l m Haysom Clarence Veltman Peter Veltman John Golds


Top Row:

L. W i e r s m a , R . M e p p e l i n k , G . D a m e , A . M c C l a y , N , Z a n d b e r g c n , D . D e B o e r , J . K l i n g e , C . V o r i s . Second R o w :

Third

Front

Row:

Row:

A . F r i s s e l , L. V a n E v e r a , P . S a r g e n t . B. Z o n n e b e l t , T . R u s t e r , E . S m i t h , M . Bocks, F. M e e n g s , A . P a t t e r s o n .

J. Mac Neill, M.

I.

Von

Ins, M .

Stegenga, F. Steketee, E. N i e u s m a . E. V a n d e r Z a l m , L. Ayrcs.

Laman, H.

R.

Knickel,

Laman,

^JC^. V a n

J. D e

Hoef,

B. B o o t , M ,

G. Veneklasen,

Leackfeldt,

A. Dethmers,

Vries.

ALETHEA O n e more year of friendly fellowship in Alethea has proved again the full meaning expressed in the colors of Rose and Blue, the symbols of Love and T r u t h . T h e ruby torch has once more helped to light the way to a higher understanding and deeper appreciation of the best in social, mental, and spiritual life. Tradition claimed its usual place a m o n g the year's activities. At the annual Homecoming banquet fourteen new pledges and many alumnae f o u n d a sincere welcome in every hue of the Alethean rainbow. T h e n there was the sleigh ride on a crisp winter eve; the Christmas breakfast at T h e Tulip '; and the bus ride through mountains of snow to see H o p e defeat Calvin at the G r a n d Rapids game. Spring brought an Easter tea; a trip to an Alethean s home at G r a n d H a v e n ; and the Mothers' Day meeting. This program, next to the gala spring banquet, is perhaps the best remembered of the happenings of a delightful and eventful year.

OFFICERS

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

FALL

TERM

Agnes Patterson Anne Dethmers Jennie D e Vries Anne Frissel

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WINTER

TERM

Anne Dethmers W i l m a Van Hoef Anne Frissel Harriet Laman

SPRING TERM

W i l m a Van Hoef Bernice Zonnebelt Phoebe Sargent Lila Wiersma


Top

Row:

Second R o w :

Third R o w :

Fourth

Row:

Front Row :

W.

Byl,

M.

P. V a n d e n B e r g e , E. O s t e r h a v e n , A, M a n s e n , A, V o l l i n k , W . W e l m e r s , R. V a n d e n Berg, G. Rowerdink, J. Leenhouts, D . Martin.

B r e t h o u w e r , R . T e n H a k e n , W . J a c o b s , R. Keeler, J . Z o u t e n d a m , E, B o s m a n , J . B o r g m a n , H . K n o l l , J . Colby, H . M a n t e , B. D e W i t t .

R. Boot, H .

T.

Laman,

Leestma, M. Spaan, D. Laman, R. K o s k a m p , H. Heinen, H. H a r t o u g h , G . J. Buteyn, R. Schaftener. D.

Thomas,

J.

Burkett,

A.

Nyboer,

J.

Piet,

G.

Ziegler,

E.

Buteyn,

T h e Cosmopolitan fraternity has again written upon the ledger a record which will leave an indelible impression upon fifty-five young men on H o p e ' s campus. In the true spirit of brotherhood it has strengthened the fellowship of its own g r o u p and has likewise helped many to find their places a m o n g the activities of the campus. Cosmopolitan has been f a i t h f u l to its watchwords of Friendship, T r u t h , and Progress. Its f r i e n d s h i p has been extended on special occasions to both the D e l p h i and the Fraternals with w h o m joint meetings have been held within the Cosmopolitan Halls. Socially it has sent its invitations to the campus co-eds for a "Showboat Party" and a Spring Banquet. Cosmopolitan this year again captured the inter-fraternity basketball championship. Above all, the Fraternity has progressed. It has acquired a new, more spacious, and more beautiful fraternity home. Furthermore, it has perfected plans for the establishment of a p e r m a n e n t A l u m n i Association.

President Vice President Secretary

Plakke,

K. Hoffman.

K . H e s s e l i n k , D . W a l v o o r d , C . M a r c u s , G . K a r d u x , M . S n y d e r , L. B u t e y n , C . K e i z e r , C . B e r t s c h .

COSMOPOLITAN

OFFICERS

E. V a n D y k e ,

FALL

TERM

John Piet David Laman Roland Koskamp House Manager

WINTER

TERM

John Buteyn Albert Mansen Donald Martin Milton Spaan

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SPRING T E R M

David Laman Maurice Snyder Peter Vanden Berge


Top

Second

Third R o w :

Row

E. Z a g e r s , C . V c r h u l s t , M . M u l d e r , G . M e e n g s , R. M a l e f y t , H . K u i z e n g a , K . D o n a h u e , M . B e c k e r , E. G o e h n e r .

Row

M.

Moody, R.

K o s k a m p , J . H o u t i n g , H . Bast, P. V e r h u l s t , R. Heinrichs, R. Burkett.

R. Fisher, R.

K.

Haig,

Shackson,

L. V a n R a a l t e , M . L e m k e , M . D a m s t r a , H . B o s , L. V e r S c h u r e , V . D a m s t r a , J . C o o k , N . G l a u s .

Front R o w :

M. Beeuwkes,

F . D a m s t r a , L. V o o r h o r s t , D . P a r k e r , D . V a n d e n Bout, E. B u l t m a n .

L. B u t e r , K .

Van Raalte,

DELPHI Much noise and chatter—of such was the Delphi "w e l c o m i n g " house party, gathering its vacation-scattered members again into the fold and preparing to launch them on their 1935-36 activities. Delphians tea-ed, dined, and breakfasted with freshmen in anticipation of the great day of " p l e d g i n g " . January 1 5 saw the Delphi Society and guests sailing on a W o r l d Cruise which began and ended at the W a r m Friend Tavern, with nary a miss of a single interesting port. It was declared a "red letter n i g h t " when the Cosmopolitans and Delphians held their joint meeting at the Cosmos home. T h e past her members T h e r e is the Chapel Choir

year has brought much activity and honor to Delphi and she is proud of w h o have distinguished themselves in various fields of campus activity. Y . W . C . A . presidency and vice-presidency, the extempore speaker, the presidency, and Anchor and Milestone staff members.

OFFICERS

President Vice President Secretary T reasurer

FALL

TERM

Elizabeth Goehner Kathleen D o n a h u e Mina Becker Cathie Haig

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WINTER

TERM

Myrtle Beeuwkes Lucile Ver Schure Ruth Fisher R u t h Burkett

SPRING T E R M

Lucile Ver Schure Mina Becker Christine Ver Hulst Hildegarde Bos


Top

Row:

M. Robinson,

Second

Row:

Front R o w :

D.

Wade,

E. M o o i .

A.

J.

H o e k j e , A.

Selles, G .

Van

Ecnwyk,

R. Van

W a g e n a a r , D . V a n L e n t e , L. N y k e r k , V . M . V a n W e s t e n b u r g , E. J o h n s o n

Anrooy,

Paulus,

M.

Into memory's storehouse has g o n e another year of D o r i a n fellowship, fellowship which has been broadening, lifting, and inspiring, as well as enjoyable. W i t h the lavender and gold ever b e f o r e us, we have studied, worked, and planned together. W h o can ever forget those busy days of rushing, the d e l i g h t f u l pledge party, and the floats ? M a n y a sigh went into that piece of work which gave D o r i a n honorable mention in the H o m e c o m i n g parade, only to be forgotten w h e n alumnae, members, and pledges met at the annual A l u m n a e Banquet. Cold, snappy days, but Dorians trudged their way to a Christmas tea.

In January

Dorian and her guests sailed on a pleasant cruise to warmer climes, only to too soon return to bleak reality. C a m e Spring and Dorian redecorated, promising itself also new furnishings. T h e Spring party proved to be a g r a n d success. W i t h another year past, our experiences have enlarged our outlook on life and strengthened our bond of fellowship into one more lasting.

President Vice President Secretary T reasurer

Strabbing.

M . V y v e r b e r g , P . B u s h , K . S t r o n k s , M . R o g g e n , V . K i r c h n e r , L. V a n Z o m e r e n .

DORIAN

OFFICERS

M.

Kuyper,

SPRING T E R M

D o r i s Van Lente Pauline Bush Marian Kuyper M a r j o r i e Van W e s t e n b u r g

WINTER

TERM

Pauline Bush Agatha W a g e n a a r Geraldine Van Eenwyk Ruth Van Anrooy


Top

Second

Row;

Row:

L,

H.

K a s l a n d e r , L . M c B r i d e , E. F a b e r , H . E l e n b a a s , M . S m a l l e g a n , L. V a n Z o e r e n , R . R i g t e r i n k , H . D e B e l l . Westrate,

Third

Row:

O.

Beattie,

Front

Row:

F. N o r l i n ,

W.

Hotaling, A. Cook, P. W e b i n g a , R. Hayner, J. Robbert, W . Brooking, J. Karbadon.

P.

P.

Ter

F . V a n V l i e t , H . N o b e l , H . L u b e n , L. V a n d e n B e r g , J . W . Snell, M . Klerekoper, N . Van Dyken, R. Smith, S. J o e c k e l ,

A. D e Y o u n g , E. A a l b e r t s , O . D. Menges, D. Warner.

Van

Abell,

Avest,

Van

L.

S.

Dekker,

Van

Wyk,

Wyk,

J. Quist,

Lare, J . Slikker, W .

Heeringa,

EMERSONIAN Fraternity life to a new student is like the beacon light to a ship wandering hopelessly around in a heavy sea. A Fraternity is the one place where the new men can go w h e n they arrive on the campus, and receive the warmth and friendship that is so often lacking in a new atmosphere. T h e Emersonian society's ideals stand for the furtherance of this aim. T h e members strive to make the new comers feel at home in their house, and try to help them in any way possible to make their stay a pleasant one. T h e very meaning of the Greek Letters which the Emersonian society has adopted to signify its spirit is put into practice at every opportunity. T r y i n g to make the members and pledges of the Society realize this meaning is the ultimate aim of those w h o wish to f u r t h e r the Society in accordance with the rules of manhood and cosmopolitan living.

OFFICERS

President Vice President Secretary Sergeant-at-Arms

FALL

TERM

WINTER

TERM

Stanley Joeckel Adrian D e Young Leon D e Jongh Stuart Gross James Quist Foster Van Vliet Phil Abell Raymond Rigterink House Manager and Treasurer, Leo Mahan

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John Van W y k Foster Van Vliet W y n t o n Hotaling William Heeringa


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Second Third Fourth

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P . W o l t e r i n k , D . V a n R a a l t e , P . V a n d e r H i l l , B. M c L e a n . R . W i s h m e i e r , J . D e W e e r d , J. Olert, G . Heeringa, K. Tysse, W . W i c h e r s . Row;

Row : Row:

Front R o w :

G.

R. Marcus,

B o n n e t t e , E. P r i n s , G . P l a s m a n , K . P e l g r i m , C . J . Steketee, R . P a p e g a a y , G . H . T e l i m a n , P . S t e w a r t , L. N o r t h o u s e , J . H y m a .

W.

Rottschaefer, H . Heyboer, C. A. Steketee, J. Barr, C. D e Pree, A. K l o m p a r e n s , H . Smith, R . D e R o o , S. H u l s e , K . V a n d e r V e l d e .

L. W o l t e r i n k , W .

Gaston, O.

Van

As, M. H a d d e n , W .

Poppink, J. Bush, W . Arendshorst.

Fraternal believes, as did her f o u n d e r s more than a century ago, that the primary aim of a college society is the development of a m a n k i n d which will make its members nobler citizens of the college, the nation, and the world. Fraternal's principles, love, friendship, and truth, are not provincial, not continental, not planetary. They are universal. T h e y imply a b r o a d e n i n g of the horizon of truth, a m o u l d i n g of a universal f r i e n d s h i p and love. Fraternal strives to fan the spark that is within every soul until there is the flame that assures a self-mastery, and a constant willingness to serve. But Fraternal does not underestimate the advantages of the intimate contacts between men of different e n v i r o n m e n t and background with a diversity of interests, personalities, habits, and ideas. T o d r o p in at "the house", to feel the ready handshake of trusted friends, to engage in a candid, honest, unrestrained discussion which, whether serious or bantering, consequential or trivial, penetrates the thin rind of the superficial, to confide, to be intrusted the confidence of others — that is the stuff of which a liberal college life is made.

President Vice President Secretary

Hyma,

H . Lokker, W . Van Dussen, D . Scheerhorn, W . De Groot, H. Teusink, V, Notier, R. Barber, P . B o y i n k , C . V a n d e r W e r f , L. H o p k i n s , M . T i m m e r , P . H o l l e m a n , J . L e l a n d .

FRATERNAL

OFFICERS

E. Buys,

FALL

TERM

WINTER

TERM

W i l l i a m Gaston Eugene Prins Lester Wolterink Kenneth Vander Velde Victor Notier H o w a r d Teusink Keeper-of-Archives, Calvin Vander W e r f House Manager and Treasurer, Ekdai Buys

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SPRING T E R M

George Heeringa James D e W e e r d W i l l i a m Poppink


Top

Row:

Second R o w :

E. T i r r e l l , H.

Third Row :

Front

Row:

H.

D.

Visser,

D e Prec, V .

Poest, L. W a d e ,

G. Loveland, W .

Nienhuis,

R.

F. J a p p i n g a ,

D.

Shaw, J. Wyngarden,

G.

Cook,

L. V a n K l e y , H . W e i d n e r , D .

D. Droppers,

H.

Mac Leod, R. V a n

Craw.

Leeuwen.

R e n s , H . D . D e P r e e , R . H a a c k , E. B e e r b o w e r , R . V a n T a t e n h o v e , J. Westveer, J. Anderson.

Blanchard, J. Vander Meulen, D. Kooiman, H . V a n A r k , L. V a n T a t e n h o v e .

A.

Kronemeyer,

W.

Westveer,

KNICKERBOCKER Unity of endeavor and common interest in the Social, Moral, and Intellectual triangle beneath the Ruby and Black, makes it possible to have a society that is beneficial both individually and collectively. Knickerbocker takes great pride in having some of its men a m o n g the leaders in the various activities of the campus, but to Knickerbocker the true friendships f o r m e d , which last and remain with one through life, are of much greater significance. D u r i n g the past year Knickerbocker has enjoyed several parties, informed openhouse nights, and several informal stags, all of which u p l i f t and create feelings of fellowship and good-will that have always been prevalent within the entire society. It can truly be said, " N e v e r was a happier, jollier set of m e n . "

OFFICERS

President Vice President Secretary House Manager

FALL

WINTER

TERM

TERM

John Vander Meulen Lester Van Tatenhove Austin Kronemeyer Ivan Roggen Herman Van Ark D o n Kooiman Bob Haack John Vander Meulen Treasurers, Harold Nienhuis, Robert Blanchard

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SPRING T E R M

Austin Kronemeyer Don Kooiman Fred Jappinga John Vander Meulen


Top

Row:

Second Third

J.

Row:

Row:

Kieft,

V.

I. W i l l i a m s ,

Freligh,

B. M c G i l l , N .

Front Row :

M.

Baron,

M.

D.

E c k e r s o n , F. Vis, J . E. D e H a a n .

Kirkwood,

Jager, A.

A.

Dornbos,

H.

Douma,

G.

Moerdyk,

Soeters, E. Sluyter,

Engelsman, M. Van Koevcring, M. Van

M.

M.

Michmerhuizen,

Vanden

Bos,

L. V a n d e r M e u l e n , L. D e Vries, E. W i e r d a , J . V a n A. H e s s e l i n k , L. V a n Kley.

Koevering,

M.

SIBYLLINE Tucked away in Sibylline's Treasure Chest are many sweet memories of lasting f r i e n d s h i p s and h a p p y times. W e discover there also, ideals of love and loyalty, sincerity and truth, and the aims as set forth in the creed — to keep the body strong, the mind pure, the spirit right. T h e seventeenth pearl has been added — another year of scholastic and literary activity interspersed with f u n and fellowship. A m o n g the outstanding social activities, we remember especially the evening of October 4, w h e n ten new girls came to share and to add to our treasures, the A l u m n a e Banquet, the Fall Party when we went "traveli n g " , the traditional St. Patrick's Day stag, the Mothers' Day tea, the Fathers' Day beach party, and the Spring Frolic. Sibyllines are agreed that not only have the treasures of the past been preserved, but the year 1935-1936 has enriched her treasure chest.

OFFICERS

SPRING T E R M

President Vice President Secretary T reasurer

M a r j o r i e Van Koevering Florence Vis Irene W i l l i a m s N a n Jager

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J. Zeh.

Voorst, A. Nyland, J. Swart,

TERM

Alice Engelsman Janice Van Koevering Alice Hesselink Lois Vander Meulen

De

Pree,


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Top

Second

Row:

Third R o w :

Front R o w :

Row:

M.

C . T y s s e , L. K o s t e r , W . D e Y o u n g , A . V a n H. Visscher, J. P o m p .

Lente, O .

G n e r i c h , E . H i n k a m p , M . A l l e n , J . R o t t s c h a e f e r , I. V a n M . Van Hartesveldt, K. Boon.

F. Teninga,

M. Chard,

M . Van Raalte, K. Eldridge, G . Van F. D o u w s t r a , R. M u i i e n b e r g .

Wishmeier,

M.

Bergen,

Ark, J. Boyce, J. Van

Peursem.

L a r e , E . S t r y k e r , B. L a m p e n ,

L. P o m p , M . B r o u i l l e t , L. T y s s e , J . E l d r i d g e , E . P i e r r e p o n t , G . Y o u n g . M . V a u p e l l , T . K o o i k e r .

SOROSIS N o sooner had the Sorosites invaded that "dear old town of Holland, Michigan," than they were whisked out to a cottage "by an inland sea." A n d what a happy reunion resulted! October 4th . . . new members . . . excitement rampant . . .

a slumber party.

Prosperity peeped around the corner and in on the Sorosites and their guests at the Tavern January 8th. T h e Praters entertained their Sorosite sisters with a very graphic description of their Spring baseball practice. A successful Spring Banquet on June 5th. Sigma Sigma will lose several of her active members through graduations, but the bonds of f r i e n d s h i p will be ever strong. Those w h o remain will strive to uphold the ideals of Sigma Sigma that have been built up through thirty years.

OFFICERS

President Vice President Secretary

FALL

TERM

WINTER

TERM

Margret Van Raalte Muriel Chard Muriel Chard Elinore Pierrepont Mae Van Hartesveldt Cornelia Tysse Treasurer, Jane Eldridge

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SPRING T E R M

J u n e Van Peursem Olive Wishmeier Ruth Muilenburg




Standing:

M.

Moody, A. Van

Seated:

A.

Lente, H. Visscher, K. D o n a h u e ,

Vollink, J.

Piet, W .

Poppink,

H.

De

M. Allen.

Motts.

STUDENT COUNCIL U n d e r the leadership of the first w o m a n president in its history, the Student Council again supervised a n u m b e r of college functions d u r i n g the year. A m o n g these were the annual Freshman reception, in the early part of the year; the Freshman trial; the Frosh-Soph fights for the D i m n e n t t r o p h y ; the Frosh-Soph girls contest for the N y k e r k c u p ; the H o m e c o m i n g activities; and the All-College Banquet. Also included in the activities w e r e the p u n i s h m e n t s meted out to disobedient Freshmen and several p e p meetings. Get acquainted week was sponsored by the Council in conjunction with the Anchor. O n e man and one w o m a n representative f r o m each of the four classes compose the personnel of the group. T h e Student Council president is elected by the entire student body, while the class representatives are elected by the various classes. T h e male representatives f r o m the senior and sophomore classes automatically become vice president and treasurer respectively, while the junior co-ed becomes secretary. A beach party concluded the year's activities.

OFFICERS

President. Helena Visscher Vice President, John Piet Secretary, Angelyn Van Lente Treasurer, Andrew Vollink

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Row:

Row:

Front R o w :

H.

Klcinheksel,

Prof. Hinga,

J.

L.

Van

Piet, J.

Prof. Kleinheksel, G.

Tatenhove,

Vander

Heeringa,

D.

Meulen,

Laman,

J.

De

Prof. McLean,

Prof. Lampen, J. Van

Weerd, A.

De

J.

Buteyn.

Young,

W y k , J. Bush,

S. G r o s s .

K. Vander Velde.

BLUE KEY H o p e is the only small College in the State of Michigan to boast a chapter of Blue Key. T h e organization is composed of Senior men who are outstanding in scholarship or some phase of campus activity. Meetings are held once a month, at which time an opportunity is given for discussion of campus problems. Blue Key d u r i n g the past year was the donor of a large memorial picture of Professor Curtis Snow which was presented at a chapel service. T h e Book-Store was again set up to enable students to secure used textbooks more easily. T h e organization for the second consecutive year published the Student Guide. This year's banquet was held at the Pantlind Hotel, G r a n d Rapids. T h e most recent project undertaken by the Fraternity is the curbing of rushing by the men's societies. T h i s plan will go into effect next year. Plans are also being made to present a set of books to the library. Blue Key's outstanding feature is, perhaps, the fact that at the monthly dinners, students and faculty meet on common ground, and thus a better understanding is created between the two groups. OFFICERS

President, John M. Vander Meulen Vice President, Adrian D e Young Secretary-Treasurer, Henry Kleinheksel Alumni Secretary, George Heeringa Corresponding Secretary, John Piet Sergeant-at-Arms, James D e Weerd

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CHAPEL CHOIR

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CHRISTIAN WORKERS' LEAGUE

T h e H o p e Chapel Choir, organized by Professor Snow in 1929, continues to take an active part in chapel services. Because of a new financial arrangement, the organization was this year able to obtain g o w n s for its members. Officers are: President, Kay D o n a h u e ; Secretary, Christine V e r h u l s t ; Treasurer, W i l l i a m W e l m e r s .

Top Row: Second

Row:

Third R o w :

V . F r e l i g h , L. V a n E v e r a , R . K n i c k e l , L . D e V r i e 5 , A . H e s s e l i n k , N . I. V o n

I n s , S. D y k s t r a , L . T c r M a a t ,

E. Sluyter,

Van

M . V a n d e n B o s , B. B o o t ,

Dyken. P. S a r g e n t .

C. Dumville, H . Bovendam, O. Hine, A. Cook, Prof, Hinkamp, H. Luben, R. Smith, G. D e Vries.

OFFICERS

FIRST T E R M

SECOND T E R M

President Vice President Secretary T reasurer

Allen Cook Alice Hesselink Phoebe Sargent George D e Vries

Herman Luben Phoebe Sargent Virgina Freligh Louise Van Evera

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Standing: Seated:

J.

Prof. Hinkamp,

Buteyn, L. V a n

P.

Veltman,

R.

Tatenhove,

K.

Boot,

H.

Lokker,

Hesselink, J.

H.

Piet, H .

Teusink, Lubcn,

T.

A.

Cook.

Laman, R. Smith.

Y.M.C.A. CABINET Pounded in 1879, the H o p e College Chapter of the Y o u n g Men's Christian Association continues to hold a unique place in the life of H o p e College men. T h e meetings, held on Tuesday nights, are open to all male students on the campus, and often prove a source of inspiration to those w h o attend. U n d e r the capable leadership of John Piet and eleven assistants, the " Y " experienced another successful year. Activities sponsored by the Cabinet this year in conjunction with the women's Cabinet include the bringing to H o p e of Dr. Massee as Prayer W e e k speaker, as also several other speakers; the annual Freshman reception to make new students feel at h o m e ; and the All-College Party, which was in the f o r m of a winter sports festival. Gospel teams were again sent out to neighboring churches. Special music at the Tuesday m o r n i n g chapel services was instituted this year and met with the immediate approval of the students. This year again the entire proceeds f r o m the candy sales conducted on the campus went toward mission work. T h e cabinet, with an enthusiastic set of leaders, is looking forward to next year. Professor H i n k a m p , college pastor, is adviser to the group. OFFICERS

President Vice President Secretary T reasurer

J o h n Piet Richard Smith Raymond Boot Thomas Laman

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Standing:

B.

Boot,

Seated:

R. Muilenburg, F. Vis,

A.

D.

Hckerson, O .

Dethmers,

V.

Wishmcier,

Damstra,

W.

R. Burkett,

E.

De

Young,

Mooi,

J.

L. V a n d e r Eldridge.

Y.W.C.A. CABINET U n d e r the leadership of President Vera Damstra, the Y . W . C . A . closes another successful year. W o r t h w h i l e programs have been presented t h r o u g h o u t the year. T h e organization still remains true to the original purpose of its f o u n d e r s to "come apart and rest awhile," to meet in quiet fellowship for an hour every Tuesday night. Much benefit is reported by the girls f r o m these meetings. D u r i n g the year the girls' cabinet has worked with the men's g r o u p to b r i n g to H o p e w o r t h w h i l e speakers, and has helped in p u t t i n g on several college social functions, including the reception of new students d u r i n g Orientation W e e k , the All-College GetTogether, and the W i n t e r Sports Frolic. G i f t boxes were again packed by the girls and sent to Kentucky. A start toward girls' athletics was m a d e at H o p e when the Y . W . C . A . decided to sponsor a Girls' Basketball League, open to all the college girls. T h i s will very likely eventually lead to a full athletic p r o g r a m for H o p e girls. W i t h all these accomplishments the Y . W . C . A . feels that the year has been worth while.

OFFICERS

President, Vera Damstra Vice President, Ruth Burkett Secretary, Florence Vis Treasurer, Anne Dethmers

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Tow Row:

Second

L . W o l t c r i n k , H . N o b l e , R . B o o t , M . R u s t i c n s , P . V a n d c n B c r g e , C . B c r t s c h , L. V a n T a t e n h o v e . W . Veltman, W . V a n d e r Laan. Row :

Front R o w :

C. Hoezee,

A. L a m p e n , O . H i n e , E. B u l t m a n , C. V a n d e r W e r f , P. Veltman, R. Burkett.

M . M o o d y , S. H u x t a b l e , C. V e r h u l s t , J . R o t t s c h a e f e r , M . K . D o n a h u e , L. T y s s e .

M i s s R o s s , S. H u l s e ,

Bergen, M. Vaupell,

ANCHOR Pact, foresight, and real drive on the part of this year's Anchor editor, Calvin Vander W e r f , have turned the college paper into what the critics claim to be the most journalistic sheet ever issued by a H o p e College staff. Initiation of the six-page journal, of the style sheet" for would-be-efficient reporters (compiled by the editor h i m s e l f ) , of a new system f o r election of editors, which consists of electing an assistant editor w h o will automatically fill the editor's position the following year, and of the presentation of Anchor Keys to a few outstanding staff members each year, as well as the complete revision of the advertising and business setup, are the outstanding accomplishments of the 1935-36 staff. Aside f r o m these m a j o r improvements have come a conscious effort for m o r e original style in every inch of copy, the r u n n i n g of a greater number of timely, interesting pictures and cartoons of college interest, the broadening of campus scope by use of a very open "Letters to the Editor" c o l u m n ; elimination of the less conservative " b a n n e r " ; and encouragement to fresher and more lively editorials. Affiliation of the Anchor with a national journalistic fraternity is under consideration. T h e faculty committee on publications, consisting of Miss Ross, chairman, and Professors D e Graaf, McLean, and Shackson, maintained a lively interest in the activities of the staff, and the congenial relations existing between the groups was noteworthy. ANCHOR

HEADS

Editor-in-Chief, Calvin Vander W e r f Associate Editor, Spencer Hulse Business Managers, Raymond Boot and Peter Veltman Faculty Adi'iser, Miss Ross

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Standing:

Seated:

T.

L a m a n , C . H o e z e e , L. M c B r i d e , L. D e k k e r , R. P a p c g a a y , W . V e l t m a n .

Prof. D e Graaf, A. Lampen,

A . D o r n b o s , E . M o o i , C . V e r h u l s t , B. B o o t , R . S h a c k s o n , M . D a r a s t r a ,

MILESTONE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

WILLARD VELTMAN

ASSISTANT EDITOR

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ASSISTANT EDITOR

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ANGELYN V A N LENTE -

RENIER PAPEGAAY

ACTIVITIES

CHRISTINE VERHULST

ART ART

ANDREW LAMPEN -

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CORNELIUS HOEZEE

CAMERA

LESTER M c B R I D E

CAMERA

BEATRICE B O O T

ATHLETICS

PETER V A N D E N B E R G E

SENIORS

.

JUNIORS

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RENETTA SHACKSON

SOPHOMORES

EDNA MOOI

FRESHMEN

ANGELINE DORNBOS

BUSINESS M A N A G E R

THOMAS LAMAN

ASST. B U S I N E S S M A N A G E R ASST. B U S I N E S S M A N A G E R FACULTY ADVISER

GORDON COOK

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LEONARD DEKKER -

MARY DAMSTRA

PROF. CLARENCE DE G R A A F

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A. V a n

I.ente.


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a Standing:

Dr.

Seated :

Shackson, R. Smith, J. Van W y k , V.

Damstra,

C. Verhulst,

P r o f . D e G r a a f , E. Buys, J .

A. N y l a n d ,

Dr.

Nykerk,

K.

Bush, J. Vander

Mculcn.

D o n a h u e , L. V a n d e r M e u l e n .

PI KAPPA DELTA Pi K a p p a Delta is one of the three national honorary fraternities of the country. Although organized last, it is now first in membership. T h e purpose of this organization is to stimulate progress in, and to promote the interests of, intercollegiate oratory, debate, and public speaking. A key of distinction, proficiency, and honor, varied and graduated according to merit and achievement, is conferred upon deserving candidates. Michigan G a m m a chapter of Pi K a p p a Delta, located at Hope, again experienced a busy year. Its 1935-36 program of speech activities was ushered in by a fall outing. At this annual retreat plans were formulated for the forensic year. T h e completion of these plans saw Michigan G a m m a sponsoring extemporaneous speech, debate, oratory and a high school debate tournament. T h e activities of the forensic year were officially terminated by the annual spring banquet which was held d u r i n g the T u l i p Festival. O n this occasion the neophytes, in the presence of alumni members and guests of Michigan G a m m a , were initiated into the order of Pi K a p p a Delta. Dr. Nykerk, w h o has been speech instructor and coach of oratory at H o p e for many years, was guest of honor. OFFICERS

President ''ice President and Manager of Oratory Secretary-T reasurer Manager of Women's Debate Manager of Men's Debate

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John Van W y k Kathleen D o n a h u e Richard Smith Vera Damstra Ekdal Buys


Top Row:

Second Row :

I. H a r r i n g t o n , M . H a d d e n , W . J a c o b s , P . W e b i n g a , J . P r i n s , J . B u s h , L. V a n T a t e n h o v e , P. Stewart, E. T i r r e l l , J . V a n d e r M e u l e n . V. Damstra,

Front R o w :

W.

L. V a n d e r M e u l e n , H . L o k k e r , M . K u y p e r , I. W i l l i a m s , R . F i s h e r , R . S h a c k s o n , H . Boer, R. Arendshorst, A. D e t h m e r s , A. N y l a n d . Miles, P. V a n d e n Berge, J . V a n W y k , D r . Shackson, Prof. D e Graaf, C . W i n g , E, B u y s , H . L u b e n .

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S DEBATE D e b a t i n g became a truly m a j o r campus activity on the H o p e campus d u r i n g the 1935-36 season. M e n ' s debating, u n d e r direction of Dr. Shackson, carried out the principle that the values of debate participation should be given to as many as possible; ten complete teams were, accordingly, kept in action t h r o u g h o u t a season which included no less than seventy-seven intercollegiate debates, besides inter-team debates b e f o r e luncheon clubs and church groups. All ten teams entered the debate t o u r n a m e n t at Albion in February; f o u r teams were s c h e d u l e d ; and eight teams represented H o p e in the first "octuple" debate ever scheduled w h e n on January 25, H o p e met simultaneously the eight first teams f r o m four invited colleges in three rounds of debate, the final round being heard and j u d g e d by the various societies on the campus. T h e brilliant season was concluded by a radio debate over station W J J D with J o h n Marshall School of Law of Chicago. Increased enthusiasm has been shown in W o m e n ' s debating d u r i n g the past season. Four teams, coached by Professor Clarence D e G r a a f , were actively engaged in intercollegiate debating. T h r o u g h o u t the season twenty-five non-decision and several decision debates were held with other colleges. T h e season was b r o u g h t to a successful close at the state debate t o u r n a m e n t which was held at W e s t e r n State Teachers' College, February 22. T h e first affirmative and first negative teams each won one of the two t o u r n a m e n t debates entered, thus tying f o r first place with four other colleges. T h e question debated was the same as that debated by the m e n : resolved, that Congress shall be empowered to override by a two-thirds vote, decisions of the Supreme Court declaring acts of Congress unconstitutional.

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John

M.

Vander

Meulen, Angelyn

Van

Lente,

Allen

Cook

ORATORY H o p e College orators d u r i n g the year participated in three state oratorical contests. Each orator was selected through local elimination contests in which a number of other college students took part. Angelyn V a n Lente represented H o p e in the w o m e n ' s division and J o h n M . V a n d e r Meulen in the men's division of the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League competition. Allen B. Cook represented the college in the Michigan State Peace Conference Contest of the Intercollegiate Peace Association. In the state finals in which six colleges were represented, Miss V a n Lente showed marked ability in delivering her oration " T o the Victors." In her speech she attacked the spoils system and revealed many appalling facts. She asked for the abolition of party favoritism and the introduction of civil service reform in order that the state might be kept "from sinking into the u n f a t h o m a b l e pit of degeneracy." "Pillars of Self-Desire" was the title of Mr. V a n d e r Meulen's oration in which he presented a vivid and graphic argument against selfishness. H e concluded his speech with the effective lines: " N o house can stand, no k i n g d o m can endure, based on the crumbling rocks of self-desire." Mr. V a n d e r Meulen qualified in the eliminations and participated in the final contest. Eleven institutions participated in the peace contest, which was the largest contest ever held in the history of the State of Michigan. Mr. Cook's unique oration, "Meet Your Enemy," pointed out that "Altruism must replace selfishness and tolerance be substituted for d o g m a t i s m " if an endurable peace is to be accomplished. Mr. Cook survived the preliminary contests and participated in the finals. H e was complimented by competent critics. T h e success of these orators is due largely to the excellent coaching of " T h e G r a n d O l d Man of Oratory," D r . J. B. Nykerk, and to the sincere efforts of Miss Metta Ross, w h o have been largely responsible for H o p e ' s excellent records along the lines of oratory. Both have given unstintingly of their time and talents that H o p e ' s orators might be the best in their respective classes, or on a par with the best.

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Harry Boer, Ruth Fisher

EXTEMPORE FORENSICS Extempore Forensics, although still in the experimental stages at H o p e College, received d u r i n g the past year renewed vigor and unprecedented support. At the elimination contest, speakers chosen to represent H o p e in the Extempore Division of the M.I.S.L. Contest, held at East Lansing in N o v e m b e r , were Ruth Fisher and Harry Boer. A l t h o u g h neither representative received honorable recognition, participation contest has served to heighten interest in Extempore Forensics.

in the

BAND T h o u g h it received a severe blow because of Director Snow's passing, the organization nevertheless was able to render the music f o r several athletic contests and college functions. G e o r g e D o u m a , as student director, had charge of the band the latter part of the season.

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CHEMISTRY CLUB

•

BIOLOGY CLUB

OFFICERS

President, Howard H a r t o u g h Secretary-Treasurer, Calvin Vander Werf Standing:

Seated :

Standing: Seated:

Dr. J.

M.

K o l l e n , P. H o l l e m a n , B. D e W i t t . C. S h o e m a k e r , R . RigtL-rink, C . V a n d e r W e r f .

Dr. Van Zyl, P. W o l t e r i n k , H . Hcinen, Dr. Kleinheksel, R. Bruggink, D. Visser.

Vergeer,

Vander Laan,

M.

Beeuwkes,

L. W o l t e r i n k ,

S.

De

Jonge, K. Donahue, Prof. Thompson

V.

Notier,

L. W a d e ,

C.

O.

Vander

OFFICERS

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Cook,

C. Veltman,

H. Hartough, G.

Wishmeier,

President, Lester Wolterink Secretary-Treasurer, Myrtle Beeuwkes

C

G.

Werf, J.

J. De

Breen,

Pomp,

F.

Teninga,

Weerd,

H.

Tellman.


MEN'S DOUBLE QUARTET

WOMEN'S GLEE CLUB

OFFICERS

Manager, Charles Steketee Treasurer, Oliver Van As Standing: O . V a n As, R. B r u g g e r s , H . V e r m e e r , G . V a n d e n B r i n k . Seated: R. A r e n d s h o r s t , C. Steketee, O . V a n Lare, H . H e y b o e r , R. O n g n a .

Top

Row:

Second

R.

Row:

Front R o w :

Muilenburg,

L.

M.

I.

G.

Vaupell,

Van

Lare,

E.

Koster,

D o u m a , M . B e r g e n , W . D e Y o u n g , M . V a n d e n Bos, E. S l u y t e r , V . Paulus, A. W a g e n a a r . M . V a n R a a l t e , E. Stryker, M r s . F e n t o n ( D i r e c t o r ) , M . M o o d y , N . Jager, A. Engelsman. P i e r r e p o n t , J . Eldridge, J . Potter, J . V a n P e u r s e m , G . Y o u n g , B. L a m p e n , T. Kooiker.

Van

J.

Ark,

OFFICERS

President, J u n e Van Peursem Manager, Alice Engelsman Treasurer, Isabel le Van Ark Librarian, Ruth Muilenburg

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ATHLETIC DEBT DIGGERS

•

"H" CLUB

OFFICERS

President, Treasurer,

Agnes Patterson D o r i s Van Lente

Standing: F. Corteville, M . D e Pree, B. B o o t , M . K u y p e r , J . W i l l i a m s , C . V e r h u l s t , E. S c h a a p , M . Bocks Seated: M . V a n W e s t e n b u r g , L. Tysse, R . Fisher, W . D e Y o u n g , D . V a n L e n t e , C . Tysse, A . P a t t e r s o n .

Top

Row:

H.

Lokker,

F.

J a p p i n g a , E. Buys, G . H e e r i n g a , R. D e R o o , W . P o p p i n k , K , V a n d e r Velde, R. Leestma, P. V a n d e n Berge, G . D o u m a . Second R o w : H . N i e n h u i s , R. B a r b e r , M . H a d d e n , D . L a m a n , H . D e Pree, L. V a n T a t e n h o v e , W . W e s t v e e r , J . B u t e y n , R. V a n T a t e n h o v e . Front R o w : D . T h o m a s , A. McGilvra, G . Bonnette, D . K o o i m a n , A. De Y o u n g , J. De W e e r d , J. Bush, A. K l o m p a r e n s . OFFICERS

President, George Heeringa Vice President, Ekdal Buys Secretary-Treasurer, Lester Van Tatenhove

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Top Second Third

Row:

Row: Row: R.

Front R o w :

Coach A.

Van D.

Hinga,

D.

Laman,

R.

Leestma,

K.

Tysse, J.

Nettinga, Coach

Klomparens, K. Vander Velde, J. Dc Weerd, M. Hadden, H . L o k k e r , L. N o r t h o u s c , M . V e r S c h u r e . Tatenhove, Thomas,

F.

Jappinga, H. Knoll, O . Van H. Van Domelen.

As, E.

Schouten.

E. Buys, G . H e e r i n g a ,

Osterhaven,

S. G r o s s , D . K o o i m a n , J . R o b b e r t , M a s c o t Billy H i n g a , L. M a h a n , A . M c G i l v r a , D . V a n R a a l t e .

R. G.

Boot,

H o p e ' s 1935 football seaeson was only an average one. T h o u g h it had plenty of beef and a brawny line nevertheless this year's squad definitely lacked an effective runn i n g attack. It was a team, however, that impressed one as having some good games u n d e r its belt, as evidenced on several occasions. T h e first scheduled g a m e resulted in a one point victory over Ferris. T h e following week the p o w e r f u l A l m a team, 1935 M . I . A . A . champions, turned on the heat in the first five minutes of the g a m e to score all of its points. T h e D u t c h m e n came out on the short end of the score in games with both K a l a m a z o o and W a y n e university. At G r a n d Rapids, however, the passing attack clicked and the H i n g a m e n won a decisive t r i u m p h over Junior College. In the H o m e c o m i n g contest it was the mighty Hillsdale g r i d d e r s w h o fell by the wayside. Albion was pushed all over the field and outplayed in all departments of the game, but could not be scored on. T h e season was brought to a close by a tie g a m e played with the highly rated Michigan N o r m a l team. Fred Jappinga was honored by being selected as a member of the all-M.I.A.A. team at the close of the season. G e o r g e Heeringa was selected as honorary captain of the team. Besides Heeringa there were eight other Seniors w h o played their last g a m e for their Alma M a t e r : Tysse, V a n d e r Velde, Kooiman, Buteyn, Leestma, M a h a n , D e W e e r d and Gross. SUMMARY

7 —Ferris 6 0 — A l m a 13 13—Grand Rapids Junior College 0 0 — K a l a m a z o o 20

Hope Hope Hope Hope

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6—Hillsdale 0 0—Albion 0 0 — W a y n e 16 7—Ypsi 7

Buteyn,

Bonnette,

FOOTBALL

Hope Hope Hope Hope

J.


Standing:

Coach Seated:

Hinga. J. Robbert, A.

McGilvra,

H.

K. Vandei Velde. G. Heeringa, D. Nienhuis,

W.

Poppink,

R.

Barber,

T h o m a s , A. D e Y o u n g , Mgr. W.

Arendshorst.

BASKETBALL A l t h o u g h not considered as a contender for the M.I.A.A. crown at the beginning of the season, H o p e ' s court squad quickly won the recognition of sports writers by winn i n g four out of five pre-season games. T h e team justified expectations by trimming the 1935 champions, Hillsdale, on their h o m e floor in the first game of the regular season. T h e D u t c h m e n featured a fast-breaking type of g a m e which made every contest a fight to the end. It was only slight moments of inconsistence—one or two off-nights w h e n the boys failed to find the h o o p — t h a t cost H o p e the championship. Nevertheless the team ranked third at the close of the season, only one g a m e behind Olivet and Albion w h o tied for first. T h e season's record shows thirteen games won and five lost. T w o bright spots in the record were the victories over H o p e ' s traditional rival, Calvin. T h e H i n g a m e n eeked out a 21-20 win at G r a n d Rapids and then walloped the K n i g h t s 39-28 on the h o m e floor. Several outstanding players composed the H o p e squad. Thomas, a sophomore, played forward and was the high scorer of the team, garnering 178 points. Heeringa suffered a bad knee at the opening of the season but came back with such drive that he was placed on the All-M.I.A.A. team. Poppink was acting captain and his generalship was largely responsible for the team's showing. V a n d e r Velde was Poppink's understudy, while Robberts and Van Z a n d e n bolstered the guard positions. Barber and N i e n huis substituted at the forwards. W i t h an exceptional f r e s h m a n squad H o p e looks to another good team next year. SUMMARY

Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope

29—Muskegon Jr. 28 35—Ferris 17 24—Western State 38 30—Ypsi 22 34—Ferris 33 36—Hillsdale 33

Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope

23—Olivet 33 4 6 — A l m a 17 21—Calvin 20 37—Albion 38 52—Kalamazoo 43 25—Ypsi 26

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Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope

40—Olivet 32 35—Hillsdale 13 2'9—Alma 27 31—Albion 43 44—Kalamazoo 20 39—Calvin 28


Standing;

Coach Schouten,

Kneeling:

A . M c G i l v r a , O . V a n A s . J . Q u i s t , L. V a n Z o e r e n , R. H a a c k , C . R o b e r t s , R. L e e s t m a , M g r .

E. O s t e r h a v e n ,

H.

Lokker,

K. Tysse, D . K o o i m a n , D . Martin, H . T e l l m a n , H . D e Pree, J . Robbert, H . Van D o m e l e n , E. B u y s , L. N o r t h o u s e .

TRACK AND BASEBALL Track is rapidly becoming an important sport on H o p e ' s campus. N o t contented with the second place that was won in the field meet last year, this year's squad was out to bring h o m e the championship. T h e relative strength of the speedsters this year was evidenced in the recent indoor meet at Hillsdale. W i t h only a few weeks of preparation the team placed second, only a few points behind the favorite Kalamazoo. D o u m a , M . I . A . A . 440-yard champ, captained this year's team. Besides him there were several good men around w h o m to build a c h a m p i o n sh i p team. D e Pree ran the half mile, T e l l m a n the 4 4 0 dash, while Robberts, Martin and Quist took care of the 100 and 220 sprints. Buys promised to put the shot a few feet farther than last year and N o r t h o u s e was right behind him in that event. Little McGilvra expected to go way up into t h e air in the pole vault, and Tysse heaved the discus. Others were expected to develop b e f o r e the end of the season w h o would add strength to the f o r m i d a b l e g r o u p already mentioned. A f t e r several years of non-existence, a baseball team was again organized this year under the guidance of Coach Schouten. Five games were played, four with W e s t e r n State Teachers frosh, and one with Michigan State. T h o u g h finding it difficult to break into the win column, nevertheless the team gave a good account of itself. Bob V a n d e n berg, a righthander, and Joe Borgman, a portsider, shared pitching duties. Both have had experience in pitching f o r local teams, and both were considered equal to any college pitchers in Michigan. Ragged support by the inexperienced Dutch nine was the cause of most of the losses. T h e 1936 team was composed almost wholly of freshmen, all of w h o m are expected back next year. W i t h these as a nucleus. Coach Schouten expects to place a strong nine in the field in the 1937 season.

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TENNIS

•

GOLF

Competition on this year's tennis squad was extremely close. T h e team was bolstered by the return of John I.eland, a star of two years previous. however, the season was only an average one. Standing: Kneeling:

Despite his return,

C o a c h K l c i n h c k s e l , S. H u l s e , P . A b e l l , D . V i s s e r , R. B r u g g e r s , J . L e l a n d , G . H e e r i n g a . G.

Plakke, W .

J . B u s h , R. D e R o o , W .

Westveer,

P. V a n d e n

Van Dussen, Coach

B e r g e , L. V a n

Hinga,

Tatenhove,

M. Hadden, W .

W.

Arendshorst.

Poppink,

R. P a p e g a a y .

H o p e ' s golf team depended on three veterans, Poppink, D e Roo, and Bush. They were greatly aided by the addition of H o p k i n s and Van Dusen, sophomores. Although competition was keen, the team m a d e a good record for the year.

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Florence Vis, Ruth

Muilenberg, Vera Damstra, Kathleen D o n a h u e , Helena Visscher, Elizabeth Goeh: Margaret V a n Raalte, Jennie De Vries.

PAGEANT OF 1936 Pageants were introduced at H o p e College by D r . John B. Nykerk, who, while a student at O x f o r d , witnessed the presentation of t h e revived Elizabethan pageants. Full of enthusiasm, he returned to H o p e determined to give it the benefit of his experiences. T h e Pageant of 1916, c o m m e m o r a t i n g H o p e ' s sesqui-centennial was the result.

Since

that time a pageant has been presented every ten years. A successful pageant was again produced in 1926.

Proceeds f r o m these pageants have g o n e toward worthwhile campus

causes. T h e b e a u t i f u l rose w i n d o w in the Memorial Chapel was b o u g h t with pageant money. O t h e r improvements have been m a d e f r o m time to time on the campus with the money obtained f r o m pageant presentations. H o p e ' s third decennial pagent, presented this year at Riverview Park May 16, 18 and 19, commemorated Michigan's centennial as a State, the nintieth anniversary of the city of H o l l a n d , and the seventieth anniversary of H o p e College. T h e Pageant cast included some 4 0 0 characters, all in costume. T h e various scenes portrayed the history of the Dutch, including their persecution by the D u k e of Alva in the N e t h e r l a n d s , their c o m i n g to America several h u n d r e d years later, their struggles in the new land, the f o u n d i n g of H o p e College, the Dutch in the Civil W a r , t h r o u g h the present day T u l i p T i m e festivities. G e o r g e D o u m a , president of the Senior Class which sponsored the pageant, was Pageant M a s t e r ; Florence Vis wrote the words of the Pageant, and Stanley Albers of G r a n d Rapids, of the Class of 1926, was director. These people were assisted by committees composed of seniors and lower-classmen.

Music was furnished by the

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SUMMARY OF PAGEANT OF 1936 . . . With

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Far, far d o w n the avenues of history we direct our gaze, seeing some scenes that are blurred by their unimportance — others still sharply distinct as though painted yesterday. T o comprehend the spirit of the Dutch one must first catch a glimpse of them in their own country d u r i n g the terrible days of the Spanish Inquisition — days of terror and tyranny. W e hear the death-bell tolling, tolling, tolling hourly in every village . . . T h e register of each city, village, and hamlet showed lists of men w h o were daily sent to the scaffold, without a trial . . . T h o u g h oppression weighed heavily u p o n them, the spirit of the Dutch would not be bowed down by the yoke. Trials served to strengthen . . . T h e love of liberty burst forth in quivering sparks against the strong hand of tyranny . . . T h e sparks became a steady glow — the Dutch, the staunch champions of liberty! Many, many years later the liberty which they had f o u g h t so hard to secure was again i n f r i n g e d u p o n ; they were not allowed to worship G o d in their own way. Albertus V a n Raalte, a man small in stature, but ever a man of action, was their leader. T h e people looked to him for guidance — his was the responsibility and the care. But what could be d o ? T h e soldiers> were always lurking about. They surrounded the meetingplaces, dispersed the services, fined the worshippers and arrested their leaders. T h e Dutch knew that there was ho way open for them except voluntary exile to a land which was far away across the sea. T h e way was long, the sea uncharted, but ever did the Spirit of the Dutch lead them on — leading them on to brave u n k n o w n paths, leading them on to establish homes in the wilderness. A n d so it came to pass that D r . V a n Raalte and his little band sailed for America in 1846 to settle on the virgin soil of a new world. They set their eyes w e s t w a r d ; God led them to the shores of the Great Lake, Mashiganing, to a place where the Indian still danced to the ryhthmic beat of the tom-tom.

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T o the land of stately pine trees, Mirrored in the rippling waters, Leaving scenes of happy childhood A n d the land they loved so dearly, C a m e a band of stalwart w h i t e m e n . Forty-seven was their number, Forty-seven fearless people. H o p i n g here to hew the forests. H e r e to make the homes they longed for. H e r e to worship in the quiet Of the forest unmolested ; H e r e to f o u n d a school of learning, H e r e to train the children g r o w i n g . T h i s their purpose was in coming T o the land ruled by the red man. Smoked the pipe with their red brothers. A n d h o m e s m a d e they amid the forests. T h e first days in the new land were strenuous ones, for the settlers must clear the land, fell the trees and erect homes. They were determined to make a success of their venture, and so they tackled each task with astounding vigor. N o r in all their difficulties did they f o r g e t that Sunday was the day of rest. In the majestic solemnity of the woods, with the dew still heavy on the green grass, the settlers gathered together for religious services, sitting on stumps, seats of rude lumber, or the p u n g e n t earth itself. In the dark days of despair and grief the cross was ever illuminated before them. " H o p e thou in G o d , " was their beacon which advancing b e f o r e t h e m showed clearly the way they must go. " H o p e thou in G o d " was the cornerstone of the colony. Beneath the cross of Jesus they had taken their stand. As Jesus carried His cross, so must they carry theirs — even to the point of leaving their homeland for the wilderness that they m i g h t freely worship H i m . T h e first winter was an extremely severe one f o r the colonists. T h e r e was not e n o u g h f o o d — the heavy rains had ruined their crops. Disease — fever, malaria, and dysentery attacked the people. D r . Van Raalte went f r o m cabin to cabin with his medicine bag, a t t e m p t i n g to aid the sick and cheer the disheartened.

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T h e Dutch pioneers persevered; they endured the hardships. Ever m i n d f u l of the need of education for their children, they strove to f o u n d a school as soon as possible. Just four years after the first settlers reached H o l l a n d the Academy was f o u n d e d . This school was incorporated as a college in 1866. Dr. Van Raalte appended these words to the first report of the Academy sent to the Synod: "This is my Anchor of H o p e for this people in the future." T h u s the new college was called H o p e College and the anchor became its symbol. T e n years after the f o u n d i n g of the Academy, the country was plunged into the midst of the great Civil W a r . T h e Hollanders answered the call to arms. For centuries the passionate love of liberty had burned in the hearts of the Dutch people. As their forefathers had revolted against the D u k e of Alva, so now the Michigan Dutch f o u g h t to reclaim liberty for the d o w n - t r o d d e n negro. W i t h splendid loyalty, the Dutch answered their country's call; they laid down their lives so that the ideal of freed o m might become a reality. Perhaps the greatest catastrophe which overcame Holland was the great fire of 1871. A tiny flame was fanned into a blazing terror that swept t h r o u g h the streets. T h e city was reduced to ashes. But more than buildings were lost on that eventful day; treasured keepsakes and indispensable h o m e necessities were burned to nothingness. But the people did not long remain discouraged. A new and greater H o l l a n d was built on t h e ruins of the old. D r . Van Raalte was always near, encouraging the people and under his inspired leadership the city was soon rebuilt. Today the visitor is refreshed to come upon the quaint little town of H o l l a n d , with its green lawns and newly painted homes. His eye is drawn to a tower thrusting its spire upward into the blue — the tower of the H o p e Memorial Chapel. T h e calm poise of its modified Gothic architecture, the beauty of its stained glass windows, the majestic power of the mighty organ and clear, deep notes of its chimes — combine to make the chapel an e n d u r i n g symbol of the faith expressed in the motto, "Spera in D e o " — " H o p e T h o u in G o d . " H e r e gather the students every m o r n i n g for a few moments of meditation before they begin the tasks of the day, thus remaining true to the beloved traditions of their forefathers. T h e city of Holland has become a mecca for tourists through its famous T u l i p Time. For a week in the m i d d l e of May the people resort again to the customs and costumes of the N e t h e r l a n d Dutch. T h e inhabitants t h r o n g the streets clad in old-country dress; Dutch dancers p e r f o r m in the market place; and above all the tulips give the streets an atmosphere of festivity. All these have combined to make T u l i p T i m e in Holland the third festival in importance in the nation. T h e great annals of the world's history pour forth a galaxy in swift review as we see the great Dutch philosophers, navigators, scientists, painters, inventors, musicians, and authors pass before our eyes. But the glory of the Dutch is not in the past alone; the past has fashioned the present; the present lays the foundation f o r the future. W h a t does the f u t u r e hold in store? W h a t will the annals of history send f o r t h in years to come? W e look to the f u t u r e — t h e Spirit of the Dutch lives o n !

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8—Prosperity comes from "round the c o r n e t " at Tavern as Sorosis holds annual first-semester party. 10—Dorians with dates enjoy naval party at K. P. hall. Salvi Quintette renders concert. Sibs spend gala evening traveling—Tavern is home port. 1 2 — H a r o l d T o w e r is to be director of music and teacher of organ, filling place of late Director Snow for rest of year. 13—Olivet hands H o p e first Conference defeat with score 33-23. 15—Delphians, with chosen fellow-passengers, take world cruise—sailing from Tavern. 2 4 — H o p e ' s round robin men's debate tournament is held—decision encounters are made before literary societies. 3 1 — W e notice it isn't always a woman w h o has the last word at the dorm "conversatione" party! February 5—"College W h o ' s W h o " is a n n o u n c e d ; five Hopeites chosen. 8 — H o p e ' s chapter of Pi K a p p a Delta sponsors novel series of high school men's debates—seven schools represented. 10—Snow storm and we rate day's vacation. 11—Aletheans with guests trundle a la Greyhound through storm and tempest to Calvin g a m e ; H o p e obligingly wins fray to count of 21-20—evening's festivities come to climax at Chere Inn. 11-14—Pres. W i c h e r s and D r . N y k e r k attend meetings of N e w York state a l u m n i — N y k e r k is guest of honor at all gatherings. 17—Despite Alma's narrow home floor, H o p e crashes through in over-time play to win game 29-27. 18—Bill W e l m e r s heads list of senior honor students according to the announcement made in chapel by his father, Registrar W e l m e r s . 2 1 — S u n on the snow, squeals, several minor crackups, and afterward, hot-dogs at the g y m — " Y " sponsored winter party bids fair to become annual affair. Cosmos holds joint meeting with D e l p h i sisters. 22—Eight women's debate teams tie for first at tournament at K a z o o — a f t e r two years H o p e is on par with vets! 25—Brinkman, Christian and Hackett, the Holland Choral Union and the Holland symphony orchestra combine to render memorial concert for late Director Snow—its beauty is unforgettable. 2 8 — H i l l s d a l e walloped to tune of 35-13. March 3—Frosh party held at K. P. hall. Hopeites and Sems journey to Kazoo to hear world-famous Dr. Kagawa. 5—Anchor sponsors all-star basketball game. 6 — C a d m a n , famous American composer-pianist, presents concert of unusual, original compositions, ably assisted by vocal quartet. 1 3 — N e i t h e r ' A n g e " nor J o h n n i e place in Michigan speech league contest at Kazoo. 1 6 — D r . Nykerk presents prize, silver cup, to w i n n i n g faction, the frosh, at close of frosh-soph girls' contest. 1 8 — V a n d e r Meulen, Jr., prexy of Blue Key, presents large photograph of late W . C. Snow as gift from society to t h e college. 23—Junior-Senior party held at Masonic Temple. 2 4 — T h e r e should be smooth sailing in " Y " activities with Bea and Dick at helm for coming year— annual elections held tonight. 2 7 — T h e annual glee club trip—boys leave for East, girls W e s t . Blue Key formal banquet at Pantlind, followed by symphony concert at Auditorium.

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