DEDICATION To Vida B. McGiffin-a gracious teacher and a loyal friend -whose sterling character, untiring energy, and sound philosophy of life have ever been an influence for good at Baldwin High, we, the members of the Class of 1932, affectionately dedicate this Baldwinian.
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FOREWORD May this Baldwinian, published as it has been in the face of many obstacles, obstacles that necessitate the omission of much that heretofore has made the annual a work of varied art, he in after years a mirror, reflecting to each one scenes and days in Baldwin High School.
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ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Board of Education Ray A. Palmer W. G. Hutchinson, M. D. John F. Martz Earl G. Potter F. F. McKinney
President Secretary Treasurer Trustee Trustee
Clarence Vliet, A. M. Melvin C. Hart, A. M. L. M. Randall
Superintendent Principal Business Manager
Faculty Florence Ackerly Geography and General Science Dorothy Allen, A. B. English Arnold W. Berndt Band and Orchestra Mae E. Brumsted Vocal Music Grace Carruthers, B. S. Cooking Emma Christensen, R. N. Nurse H. Earle Correvont, A. B. Speech, Civics, and Economics Carol Darling, A. B. Latin and History Rhoda Densmore Arithmetic Ernest Engel, A. B. Mechanical Drawing Helen Hammond Physical Education Lois Hicks, A. M. English and Spanish Golda Holecheck History and Civics Aris Horwath, A. M. English Eugene Hubbard, A. M. Science Frieda Huggett, A. B. Science Ethel Hughes, B. S. Commercial
Ruth Hull, A. B. Latin Helen R. Kidder Art Vida B. McGiffin, A. B. English William S. Maywood, A. B. Session Room Eleanor Miller, B. S. Sewing Hazel Murray Commercial Rachel Peterson Clerk Evangeline Pursell, A. M. History Miles W. Robinson, B. S. Manual Arts Mabel Stickle, A. M. French Merle Taylor, A. B. Mathematics W. S. Toothacker, A. B. Science Emily Walker, A. B. Mathematics Beulah Packard Ward, A. B. English Ethel Waterman, B. S. Junior Session Room Franklyn Whitney, B. S. Physical Education. Nellie Williams Textbooks and Attendance Charlotte A. Wood Librarian and Clerk
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SENIORS
Clarise Berniece Allen January Marjorie B. Allen June Roy Annett June
Marian Bany June Robert Bany June Katherine Bassett June
Carolyn L. Beltramini June Lloyd Bevan June Marguerite Beyer January
Margueritte Biggs June Roland Brown June David Burgess January
Dorothy Cady June Harriet L. Clark June Robert S. Clark June
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Robert L. Clark June Harry Collins January Peggy Connellan June
W. Ward Conwell June Dick M. Coons June Constance C. Cross June
David Curry June Marion Elizabeth Dahlquist January William W. Dalee June
William DeBerg June Jean Deer June Maurice L. DeVlieger June
Francis G. Dixon June James Drumm June George Dwelley June
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Bettie Ead January Betty L. Erwin January Alice Flower June
Irmalee Forester January Jane Fowler June Ruby M. French June
Maurice Geisel January Earl Halsey June Derwood Harris January
Violet Henry January Bob Hilty June Dorothy Hogben January
Aley Hoover June Irene Housworth January Bert Howard June
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Josephine M. Hutchinson June Doris James June Albert K. Jardine June
Olyve M. Kreger June Irene Lake June Mary Lambie June
Roxane Lambie June Louis A. Lamet June Lucille Lowman June
Dale E. McClelland June Elizabeth McClure June Don J. McDonough June
Randolph B. Meeker January Margaret R. Melvin January Esther Miller June
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Selda Morse June
Betty Lou Myers June Lois Miriam Otterman January Donald Parry June
Elizabeth S. Peabody June Janet Ellen Peabody January Malcom Phillips June
Richard Phillips June Ruth A. Porritt June Eleanor Porter June
Norman Prentice June Edmund Quail June Sarah E. B. Ratcliff June
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C. William Richardson January Frances Robertson June Gerald Rocheleau June
Mary Louise Rocheleau June Betty Harman Roura June Carolyn Scott Salisbury January
Dorothy Schwarze June Beatrice Shave June Mary Starr June
Donald Stewart June Thomas Stolberg June Edith Louise Stone June
Hazel Symons June Elise Taylor June Mollie Thorne June
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Murray Townend June Richard Tressalt June Thomas Usher June
Lillian Vaughan June Eleanor W asey June Julius F. Wenzl, Jr. January
Alice Josephine Westcott June Howard Whalen June Madeline Wilson January
Jack Woodruff June George Wright June Edgar Zimmer June
Betty Burns June Bob Thomas June
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Another year, another battle raged, Bold Chemistry and all his army lay, Crumbling in dust and slaughtered by the blows The class of ninteen-thirty-two had dealt. Jove smiled, and Juno saw, for thus she spoke, "Another year, my lord, another year, And thou wilt smile upon the other side Of thy smug countenance. If these were born, As thou hast said that they were born,- to rule, They shall yet trample History beneath Their feet. And they shall not, for they cannot." That year passed by. Their fame enlarged, For History and Civics too were crushed; When at the height of Fame, Life came along And claimed these wondrous heroes for her own. 0 saddened hearts, bereft of those loved souls; 0 Gods above grief-stricken at the loss; 0 Nature, waiting, longing, hoping still For the return of those courageous souls, This class has passed; be hardened to the loss; Weep not, wait not, hope not, for they are gone, Gone to new worlds, not to oblivion. This class has passed; whence cometh such again? - Richardson.
SONNET TO SUCCESS Till in some far and misty future date I backward cast the eye of memory The visions of those happy days to see When lived, perhaps a kinder, gentler Fate Who spun the web which was to make us great, The web and fine-spun cloth of Destiny, 0 Gentle Mystic Fate, be kind to me, 0 Fortune, smile, and ne'er, 0, ne'er, abate! Those friends I knew when we were forc; d to part, Who shared my trials and trod the self-same way, Who walked with me when skies were grey or blue, Who shared the very secrets of my heart, Who ever toiled beside me day by day, May Fortune kindly smile upon them, too. - Richardson.
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CLASS HISTORY The class of 1932 leaves behind it a record that well may be envied by all succeeding generations of students, a record comprising victories in all interscholastic sports with the exception of swimming, and placing second in that contest only because of illness which necessitated the confinement of possible point-winners. This admirable record in sports consists of two victories in field meets, two triumphs in basketball for both girls' and boys' teams, two victorious baseball teams, those of the masculine and feminine portions of the class, a first in the inter-class track competition, a close second as sophomores in the field meet, and a hairbreadth second in the intramural swim meet. Only twice has this class failed to take the triumphant role of victor in inter-class competition. Such is the record of one of the finest classes in the history of the school. Not only were the members of this class prominent in intramural sports, but they also contributed largely to the success of the teams who opposed Baldwin's rivals on the gridiron, the diamond, and basketball floor, in the pool, on the track, and in every inter-scholastic sport in which Baldwin competes. In football Rocheleau, Harris, Annette, Halsey, Miller, Curry, Usher, Hilty, McClelland, and Stolberg contributed enormously to the success of the team and helped to give it the most successful season since 1928. In basketball, Harris and McDonough exhibited stellar play. Last year Harris was presented the Maroon and White award, which he richly deserved if only for his magnificent play in the tournament. It is not our desire to deal with athletics alone, for this was not the sole claim the class had to glory. It is our contention that this class was possessed of more school and class spirit than any of the under-classmen. If any class had possession of any trophy whatever, the class of '32 took it as a personal insult,- if it couldn't be taken any other way. They fought not merely for victory but for love of the game. They were prominent in all affairs. ln school presentations both the classes of January and June proved their ability with such able performances as "Captain Applejack", "Lilies of the Field", "The Devil in the Cheese", and "The Queen's Husband", all of which were received favorably and enthusiastically. Those most prominent in dramatics and who contributed a great deal toward their success were Betty Erwin, Mary Starr, Mollie Thorne, James Stone, Ward Conwell, Jane Fowler, Trowbridge Gail, George Dwelley, Janet Peabody, Tom Miller, Richard Phillips, Don Parry, Bob Hilty, and many others, all of whom gave to the utmost in order to make their plays successful.
In the National Honor Society, this class placed seven students. They were Derwood Harris, Betty Irwin, Billy Richardson,- January; Roxane Lambie, Bob Hilty, Dorothy Schwarze, and Donald Parry,- June. Versatility was the keynote of their makeup. In literary activities as well as athletic and dramatic, they owned their skill. The originality of their literary efforts in their English classes is sufficient proof of their ability. They took for their themes subjects that were neither conventional nor overworked; they thought along independent lines and worked independently. The class of January was especially adept in writing. Its members maintained a literary standard for the whole school. Who has not heard of Miss McGiffin's precocious 12A's? The class consisted of Derwood Harris, Harry Collins, Betty Erwin, Bettie Ead, Marion Dahlquist, Irene Housworth, Lois Otterman, Tom Usher, Billy Richardson, Bob Hilty, Janet Peabody, and a few of the 12B's. This class was really stimulating. In scholarship many students were outstanding. Three of the most prominent athletes, Derwood Harris, Carolyn Salisbury, and Roxane Lambie, were valedictorian and salutatorian of the January class and valedictorian of the June class, respectively. Marjorie Allen was salutatorian of the latter class. Scholarship, leadership, and service-all were exemplified m this class as in no other, and it richly deserves all compliments bestowed upon it.
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ATHLETICS The Athletic Board of Control is the ruling body of all sport activities at Baldwin. It is the responsibility of this group to make all decisions concerning awards, etc. The Board is composed of the class presidents, Bob Hilty, Jack Payton, Milton Freeman, and Bob Harris; a Varsity Club and a Girls' Athletic Association delegate, Bill DaLee and Betty Peabody; the athletic director and coaches, Ernest Engel, Franklyn Whitney, Miles Robinson, and Miss Helen Hammond; and Mr. Hart. Due to che abolition of baseball from che curriculum, track and tennis candidates increased greatly in number. Fifteen fellows earned their track letters for the '31 season. Seven qualified in the regional meet for the state, but Captain Stone was the only Maroon to place. He captured third place in the low hurdles event and fourth in the broadjump. At the S. E. A. A. meet Stone also did well, placing fourth in both low hurdles and broadjump. Brown, who captured a third in the high hurdles, was the only other Baldwinite to place. Aside from the regional, state, and S. E. A. A. meets, Birmingham entered three dual and a quadruple contest. In the first meet of the season at Grosse Pointe, four schools entered, Birmingham, Ferndale, Grosse Pointe, and Port Huron. Ferndale won with 50 ½ points; Birmingham was second, 40 ½ ; Grosse Pointe third, 38 ½ ; and Port Huron last, 19 points. A dual meet with Royal Oak resulted in a 61-point tie; but having the greater number of first places, Baldwin won. Another contest with Rochester was called off after the running events because of rain; Birmingham trailed in the completed events. Cranbrook captured its meet with the Maples by a 1 ½ point margin. The score was 61 .l to 60 ,½. Of the fifteen men who received letters, Stone was without doubt the most valuable to the team. He led che squad in points scored. The others were Brown, C. Brelsford, H. Brelsford, Collins, Canever, Halsey, Harris, Hunt, McKee, Miller, Owens, Stewart, Shepherd, Valpey, and Manager Howting. Coach William Maywood's net team won three of its eight matches on the 1931 schedule. The team made a promising start, winning from Ferndale and Royal Oak in the first two meets, and then lose the rest until the River Rouge tile, which it won 3-2. Birmingham lose to Monroe, Pontiac, Adrian, and twice to Cranbrook. According to Coach Maywood, Captain Mills was the leader of the team in playing ability. The others who earned letters were Payton, Morrow, Whalen, Brien, and Maximoff. Whalen and Brien composed the first doubles team, Maximoff and Morrow the second. Payton is expected to be ranking singles player this season. Although last year's swimming team gave promise of excellent material to work with this season, Coach Engel found himself without a pool for practice when the season opened because the Barnum tank was closed as an economy measure. Soon, however; negotiations were under way with the Royal Oak High School and the Birmingham swimmers were allowed regular practice in the Acorns' pool. The outstanding contests of the season were the S. E. A. A. and the state meets, in both of which the Maroons placed fourth . Lynch won first in the diving event in che former, and J. Botting placed fourth in the 220-yard freestyle race. At the state meet Botting finished second in the 220, Hogan second in the 100-yard freestyle, Lynch third in the diving; and the medley and freestyle relay teams placed third and fourth, respectively. Lynch, MacDiarmid Botting, and Hogan composed the freestyle relay team; M . Botting, Miller, and Hogan, the medley. The Monroe meet opened the schedule and was won by Monroe 47-17. At Mc. Clemens, Birmingham won, 41-23. Royal Oak and Fordson both won their meets, 32-23 and 35-29, respectively. Captain Botting and Lynch scored the points for the season, having 31 7-12 each. Captain-elect Hogan was third high with 18 1-12 points. The eight who earned letters were John Botting, Hogan, Lynch, Manley Botting, Charles Miller, Howard, MacDiarmid, and Zimmer.
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First row: McClelland, Miller H. Brelsford, Hilty, Shepherd, Ha rr is (captain ) , Hunt, Bunyan, Curry, Rocheleau, Us her. McBride, C. Brelsford, Cushing Stolberg. Halsey, Guckleberg, Drumm, Dixon, S chultz, Boynton, Moss COach Robinson Anderson, Schwarze, Laughlin, Donaldson, Dennison, Payton ( manager ), Freeman,
FOOTBALL Despite the shortage of veterans in the squad which reported for boocball under Coach Robinson, the 1931 season is comparable to any of the last decade from the standpoint of success. Bue four letter• men were among chose who trained chis year. These were Harris, Hunt, McClelland, and Rocheleau . Baldwin's record at the termination of the season consisted of five victories, two defeats, and one score• less deadlock. A glance at the results reveals chat the Maroons' points trebled chose of their opponents. In yards gained and first downs, they also outdid all rivals. Strength for the regular end berths was found in the persons of Shepherd, who played consistently good football throughout the season, and Brelsford, who has great possibilities for next season. Both are juniors and will return next year. Ac the positions of cackle, Birmingham was fortunate in having two exper;enced linemen from 1930, Mcdelland and Miller. Boch played excellent ball. Miller gained a position on Remington's all • state squad. One referee said of these boys, "They are che best anywhere around here." As substitute tackles there were Cushing and Laughlin, the former a sophomore and the latter a junior. Boch earned letters. Wedge and Curry withstood the fury of central attacks as guards at the beginning of the season. \Vedge withdrew from school, however, early in the season and was replaced by Hiley. The usefulness of the latter is demonstrated in the fact chat he received the coveted Maroon and White award, given annually to the team's most valuable man. Anderson and Stolberg substituted at guard. Usher, the heavyweight of the squad, filled the center of the line and did the place•kicking for the team. In the backfield Captain Harris called signals at quarter. A fine ball carrier and an excellent field general, he made many spectacular plays but was slowed considerably by an ankle injury lace in the season. Bunyan and Rocheleau played half.back and did more than their share of the work in making a winning team . Hunt, fullback, did the kicking and often the passing as well as carrying the ball for many goals. Halsey, the fifth back, was exceptionally valuable as a uc,licy man. Coach Whitney assisted Robinson in guiding the team, and chiefly through his endeavors the reserves were able co break a record by going through a season undefeated and without a score against chem. SCORES
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Fir.st row: Second /low:
Schwarze, Freeman, McBride, Hunt, Donaldson, De Beaubien Couch Whitney, Anderson, Cushin g, Sabom, Forester, Laughlin, Harris, Ward
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BASKETBALL If losing ten of the sixteen contests on the schedule makes a basketball team a failure, then Coach Whitney's cagers are of little value. If, on the other hand, one sees the development made by the majority of the team members in preparation for next season, he would call the '31-'32 squad very useful. fhe greatest service of chis season is the experience gained by practically the entire team. Harris and Brown, two regulars, were lost in mid-season, but the remaining squad, with one exception, will return intact in 1933 . McDonough, our light-weight forward, is the only graduating player. At the tournament Baldwin placed third among the six schools entered in the regional contests at Rochester. A 25-13 defeat at the hands of St. Joseph's of Detroit decided the Maroons' fate . From the ten players who earned letters for the season, Canever was selected by his colleagues for the honorary captainship. His chief value to the team was his ability to control the ball from the backboard. Brown, lanky center, was useful to the team because of his height. In nearly every game he could claim the tip-off. The importance of this was shown when he left in mid-season. Although weak in practices Bunyan starred in several games. His coolness and good headwork were of particular note. Bob played his best at the tournament. Harris, who graduated in January, was the stabilizing element for the squad; and his graduation weakened the team considerably. Although not a spectacular player, Hunt was consistent throughout the season and was at his best in the tournament. He led the team in scoring with 53 points. One thinks of McDonough as synonymous with fighting spirit. Besides being a good scrapper, Don had an excellent eye for the basket. McKee was second high point man for the team. He was often stellar in his playing but lacked stability. Forester, who entered the game as the new term opened, was the heaviest man on the squad and showed the most improvement. Despite his i 95 pounds he made a good center in Brown's absence. McBride, a sophomore, became a consistent scorer when he placed on the "first ten". His appearance in games was usually late but with it came a new spirit. His future looks exceptionally bright, according to the coa: h. W ith a well-established reputation to live up to, Fred Schwarze, another soph, gave good promise of filling his illustrious predecessor's position. He is a quick-thinker and a very hard worker. SCOHES II JJ .S 111 20
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White, Quinn, Hogan, Allen, Staehler, Lambie, Symons, Peabody, R. Lambie,
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GIRLS' ATHLETICS The G :rls' Athletic Association seeks to stimulate interest in athletics for girls and to encourage good sportsmanship. The activities are entirely intramural and function through a joint system by means of which all girls may compete for various awards based on athletic ability and good sportsmanship. The administrat,on is carried on by a board composed of the heads of various sports and officers elected by the members. The officers for 1931-32 were Roxane Lambie, president; Peggy Mills, secretary; Mary Lambie, treasurer; Dorothy Schwarze, records chairman; Ruth Pratt '31, and Jane Fowler '32, social chairmen; and Betty Neal '31, and Betry Peabody '32, publicity chairmen. The first banquet was held in March, 1931, after the swimming meet. Sw:mming emblems were awarde:I to the present junior class, and the girls winning Varsity "B": Cara Mae Keller, Betty Neal, Ruch Pratt, Helen Starr, Roxane Lambie, and Carolyn Salisbury. At the second annual banquet Betty Peabody, Dorothy Schwarze, Mary Louise Rocheleau, Harriet Clark, Jean Deer, and Bettie Ead received their Varsity "B". At first great oppos:tion was held against this new organization because the girls couldn't believe that class games would be as interesting and competitive as the inter-scholastic games had been; but the first swimming meet quickly changed this idea. Each of the three senior high teams (managed by Barbara McCutcheon, sophomore; Josephine Westcott, junior; and Ruth Pratt, senior} put forth all its effort to be victorious over Lhe other two. The meet ended with the sophs on top with the juniors and seniors following 20-18-16, respectively. Next on schedule was the baseball season. It came to a dose with one of the most spectacular contests ever seen, the " '32's" vs. "'34's". Up to the fifth inning each team held the other, then a break-the "'32's" forged ahead and won the game 28-15 . Peg Mills, Helen Thornton, Carolyn Salisbury, and Margaret Melvin were the captains for their respective classes and Mary L. Rocheleau the head manager. Quick, flashing, smashing, Roxane Lambie stroked her way through five victorious tennis matches, winning the last from Jean Brooks and becoming champion of the school. The Baldw:n team played a match with Royal Oak. Again Roxy outplayed her opponent 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Genevieve Upper lost the other singles, and Betty Peabody and Dorothy Schwarze the doubles. In September the girls were eager to make the Athletic Association grow bigger and better, and started the year with a Crack Meet, which was won by the seniors. The field ball schedule was made and played off. The last game was a fast, snappy contest between the present sophomore and senior teams; the seniors became the champs with a 1-0 score. Team managers were Wilma Wood, Jessie Symons, Katie Drumm, and Marian Johnston.
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1932 BALDWINIAN The volley ball champs were the sophomores, and basketball champs were the seniors. Mildred White, Mary Ann Reed, Hester Giles, and Jane Fowler headed the volley ball teams, while Mary Quinn, Rosemary Neal, Gloria Grant, and Mary L. Rocheleau, those of basketball. About the second week in September Mrs. Stephenson was forced to leave on acco:mt of ill health. She had organized the G. A. A. in Baldwin the year before. The girls were very sorry to see her go, and in appreciation of her work rhe Association sent her a book. Miss H. Hammond took her place and is carrying on the work sht> starte:f with much enthusiasm.
DISCOVERY Bridge, the royal and ancient game, Was first played in a glade Where Cain took up the ace of clubs And trumped his brother's spade. King Solomon, though good and wise, Possessed himself of many wives; And if they would not play the game, He sent them back from whence they came. When Tony from his Cleo on the Nile was forced to part, She played with him the royal game and trumped him with her heart. But only lately was it found (Upon an English paper) The "Vulnerable" Bede, the Saxon sage, E'er cut this Lenzian caper. - Richardson.
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ACTIVITIES This year our numerous activities have been carried on with steadily increasing interest among the students. The class plays proved most attractive to those interested in dramatics. Music, English, and debating offered opportunities for those whose talents tend in that direction. Under the guidance of loyal advisors, they have offered a satisfying outlet for those seeking to express themselves. The Baldwin band under the direction of Mr. Berndt has faithfully played at all our football and basketball games. The orchestra played for the class plays and the operetta. Both the band and orchestra played for the concert presented by the Birmingham Teachers' Club at the Community House, the proceeds of which were used to buy shoes for school children. Both musical organizations have won the enthusiastic applause of every audience. The Glee Clubs presented a very clever operetta, "Oh, Doctor!" The scene was laid at a nerve sanitarium presided over by Dr. Drinkwater, played by Kenneth Bottomley, and provided many amusing situations. The stage setting done by Mrs. Kidder's art classes was excellent. Cleverly costumed dances were directed by Miss Hammond, aided by Marjorie Kidder. The leads were taken by Jean Deer, Virginia Lamborn, Stuart McDonald, and Joe Maunders. Others having important roles were Mary Palmer, Betty Quarton, and the three doctors, Harry Brelsford, Hugh McHugh, and David Curry. This fine performance was due to Miss Brumsted's untiring work with the glee clubs. The prerequisite for both clubs is the same, a certain amount of voice culture work. The music studied is composed of numbers br the best composers and state national contest material. The benefits derived from glee club include the ability to sing with others, the blending of voices, and the artistic interpretation of songs. The debating season opened with Birmingham facing the large schools of the new league. the Southeastern Forensic Association. With a team including only one experienced member, Phyllis Huston, Baldwin met and held her own against these formidable rivals. The question for debate this year was, "Resolved that the State of Michigan should adopt legislation providing for unemployment insurance." From the standpoint of victory and defeat, chis was not a successful season, Birmingham being victorious over only Port Huron and River Rouge. Bue Coach Correvont thinks it has been a very worthwhile season. More speakers were used, thus enabling a larger number to become experienced. This will provide, for the first time in years, a strong nucleus for next year's debating squad. Two members are being graduated, Malcolm Phillips and George Dwelley. The debaters returning are Phyllis Huston, Marvel Carson, James Walker, and Bruce Hurson. The Baldwinian this year has been published under greater difficulties than ever before. After numerous meetings and discussions, it was decided that the annual must be smaller, only thirty-two pages, contain no advertising, and be supported entirely by the sales and the class treasury. It was to be more a senior book containing pictures and stories of interest to chem. The Baldwinian Scaff, with Dorothy Schwarze as editor and Mrs. Horwath and Miss Hughes as advisors, has bravely struggled along with the handicaps of lack of interest and open pessumsm. The staff members were Bob Hilty, Betty Peabody, Mary Lambie, Don Stewart, Jimmie Drumm, Betty Erwin, Billy Richardson, Bruce Hurson, and Carolyn Salisbury. The junior play, "Oh, Kay", a comedy-mystery, kept the audience laughing with mirth and shrieking with terror. Gram Pembroke, a fussy, humorous, little old woman, played by Janet McCarthy, was bequeathed valuable old jewels. The play revolved around the Black Terror, a criminal who was in the neighborhood. Lights flashed off, bricks flew through the windows, doors mysteriously opened. Garett Mack as Arthur Whitman, and James Walker as old Gramp Pembroke tried in vain to protect the ladies, who seemed to prefer their independence. The mystery was finally solved by the brilliant detective, Kay Millis. Romance entered when Kay Millis, played by Marjorie Taylor, fell in love with Arthur. Others who had parts were Virginia Lamborn as Evelyn \lC'hitman, Marjorie Kidder as Edith
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Whitman, Earl Morrow as Captain Whitman, Marvel Carson as Alice Bordon, Jack Payton as Jim Hayes, Bruce Hurson as the Black Terror, and Fred Cushing as Fred Alden. "The Queen's Husband", produced by the senior class. was an overwhelming success. It was clever, entertaining, and amusing without descending to mere comedy. The scene was laid in a mythical sea-kingdom on an island between England and Denmark. The hauteur of the queen, the gold and glitter of uniforms, the gravity of a civil revolution gave to this play a dignity which in no way lessened its appeal to the audience. Its varied roles offered a wide range of character studies. Trowbridge Gail, at first merely the queen's husband, when faced with a crisis, rose to his position as ruler of his people. Betty Erwin carried her part with royal grace as befitted a queen. Donald Parry, the aggressive general, and Jack Woodruff and Richard Phillips, anarchists, stirred up their share of trouble. Even the butler, played by Jack Thatcher, became a distinct personality when we saw him always winning in the clandestine checker games with the King. Jane Fowler as Princess Anne and Bob Hilty as the King's secretary supplied the romantic ending when the King, as civil and religious head of his country, wedded the two. The cast also included Thomas Miller as Major Blent; Dale McClelland and Louis Lamet, soldiers; Carolyn Beltramini and Hazel Symons, ladies-in-waiting to the Queen. Last year a chapter of the National Honor Society was installed in Baldwin. Seniors only were elected then, but this year, in order that the organization might become active, juniors were chosen, too. The requirements for election to this society are scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The senior high faculty members select those students who in their judgment are most deserving of the honor. Those who were elected this year were Billy Richardson, Derwood Harris, and Betty Erwin from the January Class; Roxane Lambie, Donald Parry, Bob Hilty, and Dorothy Schwarze from the June Class; Robert Gibbons and Barbara Horton of the January Class of 1933; Phyllis Huston and Betty Quarton of the June Class of 1933. The Varsity Club of 1931-32 has been the originator of many projects. The most important plan is the Johnson Memorial in honor of George Johnson, the beloved coach of Baldwin High School. Through the efforts of Dale McClelland, various activities have been promoted in order that the Memorial may materialize. Among these activities were bake sales and Varsity-Faculty basketball games. Mr. Robinson introduced a plan that will provide for pictures of the athletic squads. These are to be framed and hung in the hall. The annual basketball dance, which this year was changed to the Varsity Frolic, was under the direction of the Girls' Athletic Association and the Varsity Club. It was pronounced a success by the many who attended it. The success of the Varsity Club has largely depended upon the aid given it by its officers: Roland Brown, president; James Stone, vice-president; Victor Canever, secretary-treasurer. The Club's advisors were the coaches, Ernest Engel, Franklyn Whitney, and Miles Robinson. Under the direction of Miss Hull, a new group, the Latin Club, has been organized. The exponents of Caesar, Cicero, Ovid, and Virgil hold their meetings bi-weekly at the Community House. There they enjoy the intricacies of a social gathering. They enact scenes from Latin plays and in other ways enjoy themselves. The officers for this worthy organization are Bob Sabom and Betty Burns, consuls; Ruth Porritt, scribe; Miss Hull and Mrs. Darling, advisors. The Girl Reserves, which is the most important girls' organization at Baldwin, carried on many varied and interesting activities in the past. At both Thanksgiving and Christmas, huge baskets of food, clothing, and toys were given to the needy families of Birmingham. The money for the clothing and toys in the Christmas baskets was raised by a very unique Christmas sprig sale. The girls proved that they were good business women by the success of their candy booth at the Village Mart. The treasury was enriched, much to the joy of the treasurer, who had been working with an inadequate budget. The meetings, which were held every two weeks at the Community House, were varied and interesting. Discussions were held on each phase of Girl Reserve Code and the girls were shown how the code applied to each one's life. Two joint meetings were held with the Hi-Y, at which speakers, refresh•
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SHADOWS Shadows, shadows, ever hiding,
In the gloom of nighr abiding, Hope, and joy, and love deriding, Fly away. Shadows, shadows, ever mocking, Like the ravenous vultures flocking, Like some nocturnal prowler stalking Unwary prey. Shadows, shadows of the tomb, Shadows, shadows deep in gloom, Shadows from the realms of doom Come to stay. Leave me to the joy I knew, Go to Hell from whence ye flew. Persistent mockers, from my view 0 fly away.
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THE THREE DISSIMILARITIES Round as a cherub, dimpled like Pan, The universe trembled whenever he ran. Many his curls and many the g:rls Who cut capers around him in dizzying whirls. His be the fame, for Usher's his name, Though he be wicked, his not the blame, For under female wiles, beneath her constant guiles, A handsome man must totter as she smiles, And it may be a curse, e'en though 'tis nothing worse, To possess Loveliness Such as Poets write in verse.
Short as Great Caesar, but tough as old Mars, When his voice thunders, it shatters the stars. Men called him The Tiger, for in his tough fibre Is the stuff that made men on the banks of the Tiber. His be the glory, this be his story, May his name echo till hist'ry be hoary. For to his banner free, men flock in loyalty, A hater of the weaker sex is he. A shame in many eyes, this withholding such a prize From the marts Where the hearts Of our maidens seek to rise.
Tall as Olympus, high as the sky, Brobdingnagians are short when he's standing by. So great is his height, that when he needs fight, He tramps but his feet to kill foes left and right. DeBeaubien the Great has been gifted by Fate; So when will his name and his glory abate? For with such altitude, and with such strength imbued, \'Vho dares defy the great, who dares be rude? He will be trampled then so lowly among men That a worm While it turns Looks down at him with puzzled ken. - Richardson.
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SENIOR ACTIVITIES Berniece Allen Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming, )lichigan; l\luroon nnd '''hitP; Science Cluh; Girl Reserves. Marjorie Ruth Allen Glec Club; Science Club; Astrono1ny Club; Lutin Club; ,vashington Group; Girls' Athletic Association; Operetta; Salutntoriun. Roy F. Annett Vnrsit~· Club; Fnntbnll; Hnskethall; Bn s ,·hnll. Marian Bany l(aroon nnd \\'hilc; Senior Class Treasurer; \\' nshington Group; Girl Heserve s; Girls' Athletic Associntion; Tennis )lnnagcr; Honor Student. Katherine BASSETT \Yashington Group; Girl Hcscrvcs; Science Club. Carolyn Beltbamini Nortlwrn High School, Detroit; Senior Piny; Latin Cluh; Girl Hcscn·1•s; Honor Student. Lloyd BEVAN )Iodcl Airplnnc Club; ('.\l·nss Countr~· ; Bnnd. Marguerite Beyer Maroon und \Yhite;
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Girl Hcs,•rvcs; Honor Student. Marguerite Biggs \\'ashlngton Group ; Gi rl Reserves. C. Roland Brown Maroon and \Vhill-; Varsit~· Club P1·,•sid,•nt; Baskcthall; Track. BETTY Burns Latin Club Vic,•- Presidenl, Girl H,•s,•rYl's; Basketball; Honor Stu, l<•nt. Dorothy Mable CADY OrchPstra; \Vashington Group. Harriet LOUISE Clark 01wrcttn; \Vnshington (iroup; Science Club; Latin Club; .\strnnomy Club; Giel' Club; (iirls' Athletic Association; Bns••hall; Volley Bull )fu1111gpr; Field Ball; Honor Student. Robert S. Clark Froslunan Vicc-Prt•sid.cnt; :Maroon and \\' hite; \\•nshlngton Group; Science Club. Robert L. Clark Buhh, iniun; \\'ashington Group; Science Club; Hi-Y . Harry COLLINS Maroon and \Vhitc; Varsity Club; Football; Track; Swimming. PEGGY Connellan Grosse lie High School, Grosse lie, ~lichignn; \Vashington Group. W. Ward CONWELL Maroon and \Vhite; ,Junior Play; Opcrcttu; Freshnu111 und Sophornore President; Glee Club; Ynrsity Club; Cross Country. Dick COONS .Junior Piny; Operetta; \Vush ington Group; Hi-Y. CONSTANCE Cross Operetta; Glee Club; \Vnshingtnn Group; Girls' Athletic Associution; Swinuuing )Iunagcr; Basketball. DAVID H. Curry .m. :\laroon nnd \\' hite; ,Junior Piny; Operl'tla; Scil•ncc Club; Varsity Cluh; Basketball; FooU,all; Track; Drnmntic Club; Honor Student. Marion ELIZABETH Dahlquist )loiinc High School; Bnldwinian; .Maroon nnd \Vhite; \Vashington Group; Honor Student. William W. DaLee )laroon and \Vhite; Science Club; Vnrsity Club; Athletic Bonni of Control; Swimming; Honor Student.
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Deer Maroon and While; Operetta; Gi<•c Club; \\' nshington firoup; OrchPstra; Girl He· scr,·cs; Girls' Athletic ,\ssociation; Has kPthall; Baseball; Fieldhnll; Volley Ball. Maurice L. DeVlieger ;\[aroon ancl \\'hit<-; Operettu; Scic11<~l' Club; \Vashington Group , Francis Gerald Dixon Latin Club; \Vashington liroup; Football. James Drumm Henry Ford Trade School; Baldwin Ian ; :\Iaroon and \Vhitc; ,Junior Piny; \Vash ington Group; Hi-Y; Varsity Club; Football; Swimming ;\[anagcr. George Thorndike DWELLEY )Ianluis :Military School; )laroon and \Vhitc; Debating; Senior Piny. BETTIE EAD )laroon and. \\'hite; Senior Class Secretary; .Junior Class Treasurer; \Vnshington Group; Girl Hc!-icrvt•s, Vice-President: Science Club; Girls' Athletic Association; Basebnll. BETTY L. Erwin Bu Id win Jan; Senior Play; .Junior Play; Senior Class Vicc-PresidPnt; \Vushington Group; Girl l\cser,~c.s; National Honor Socil'ty. Alice Flower Baldwinian; \Ynshington Group; Science Cluh; Astronorny Club; Girl Reserves. Irmalee Forester ;\[aroon and \Yhite; Latin Club; Girl HcscrvPs. Jane FOWLER Sophomore Class Sccrctal'y; \\'ashington (iro up; Senior Play; Science Cluh; Astrono,ny Club; Girl Beserves; Girls' Athletic Association; Baseball; S\\ inuning. HUBY French Science Club; r.1r1 Hcscrvcs. Maurice GEISEL \Vashington Gl'oup; Varsit~· Cluh; Basketball; Cross Countl'y. Earl HALSEY Maroon and Whit,•; .Junior Pia~·; Varsity Club; Football; Track. Derwood Harris Muroon and " 'hite; ,Junior Plav; Senior Ch1ss President; \Vashington · (iroup · Hi-Y; Varsity Club; Foothall; Basket: hall; Baseball; Track; Vnlcdictorinn · National Honor Socirty. ' BOB HILTY Huldwiniun; Senior Piny; ,Junior Play; Senior and Sophomore Class President; Chuirnmn of Senior ,vashington Group; Varsity Club; Foothnll; Basketball; Honor Student; Nutional Honor Society. Dorothy M. Hogben . Northern High School, Detroit; Latin Cluh; Girl Hcservcs . Aley B. Hoover Operettu; \Vashington Group; Scicnct• Club; Girl Hescrvcs. Irene Housworth \Vushington Group; (i-irl Hc:,wrvcs. Josephine HUTCHINSON \Vushington Group ; Girl Heservcs; Husk,·tlmll. Doris Helen James Lntin Club; Orchestra. Albert K. Jardine Scit1 11ct· Club; .\<lvanct'Cl Ciy111nustics. OLYVE Kreger lllaroon and White; Girl Hcs,•n·es; Honor Student. Irene Lake Operetta; Glc~ Club; \Vashington Group; Girl l\es,•rvcs.
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Mary Lambie Bnldwinian; lllaroon nnd " ' bite; Orchestra; Girls' Athletic Association; Basketball ; Ffcldlmll; Honor Student. Roxane Lambie Ila ldwinian; Maroon and ,Yhitc; ,lunior Clnss Vice-President; Orchestra; Science Club; Girls' Athletic Associutfon President; Bnsketl,ull; Bnst•hnll; Fieldlmll; Tennis; Vuledictorfun; l'i ntionnl Honor Society, LOUIS A. Lamet " ' us hinb'1on Group; Science Club; Baskcthull. LUCILLE LOWMAN "'nshington Group; Girl Hesc•r\'CS; Basketball. DALE E. Mc CLELLAND Senior Piny ; "'nshington Group; Hi- Y; Varsity Club; Athletic Bon rd of Control; Footlmll; llnsketball; llu schnll. ELIZABETH McClure ,vushington C.roup; C.irl Hcsc1Tcs. DON McDonough "'ushington Group; Vurs ity Club; Buskdbull . Margaret Melvin "'ashington Group; Girl HPset·\'eS; Busketbnll ; Bnsebal I. Esther Miller "'ushington Grou11. THOMAS M. Miller Moline High School; )lu r uon and ,Yhi!P; Senior Play; Varsity Club; Hf-Y; Foothull; Swimming; Truck. ELLEN Milotte Crunbrook School for Girl s ; llluruon and White ; Op1•rcttn; C.lce Club. SELDA Morse ,vushingtnn Group; Gi rl Hcscrvcs. BETTY LOU l\lYEHS Opcrettu; Gi el' Club; "as hfngton Group; Girl HcserYes . LOIS Otterman ;\lnruon nncl " ' hilt•; Act,, Bnhlwinfann; Senior Piny; ,luniur Piny; Senior Class Vice-Presid ent; ,Yashington Group; Girl Reser\'es; Honor Stu,lt-nt. DONALD J. PARRY i\lnroon nnd "'hitc; Senior Play ; ,lunior Piny; Unnd; Orclws trn; Senior Class Secretary; ,vnshington Group; Science rtub; Honor Student; Nntlonul Honor Society. BETTY PEABODY Long Hench, Culffornfu; Uuldwlninn; llln • roan nnd " ' hfte; " ' nshington Group; Puh l icfty Chnlrmnn of Girls' Athletic .\ssoclntlon; President of Girl Hescr\'CS; Athletic Bon rd of Control; Basketball; Bnseball; Field Ball; Tennis. Janet ELLEN PEABODY Long BPnch, California; Senior Pin)', "'nshington Group; Girl Hcser\'es; Science Club . Malcolm PHILLIPS Bund; ,lunior Piny; Debating; Science Club. RICHARD C. PHILLIPS ;\[uroon nnd "'hite; Senior Piny; " ' n shington Group; Treasurer of Hi-Y. RUTH A. Porritt Operetta; "'nshfngton Group; Gi r l Re• ser\'es; Science Club; Lu tin Club; Basketbull; Honor Student. ELEANOR Porter ,vashlngton Group; Orchestra; Girls' Atltletic Association; Bnsketbnll ; Busebnll. Norman Prentice "'ushlngton Group; Science Club; F ootbnll. Edmund ,J . QUAIL Mnroon and "'11l te; "'nshington Group; Science Club; Hf-Y. SADIE Ratcliff Lansing Eastern; Girl Res<'r\'es ; Girls' Athletic Association.
C. William Richardson Buidwinian; )luroon und "')lite; Senior Clas s Treasure r; Luth, Club; .:-.utionnl Honor Society. Frances Mary Robertson Operetta; Freshman Plt1y; " 'ashington Group; Busketl>nll; Soccer ; Volley Bull. Gerald Rocheleau St. FrPdcrick ' s High School, Pontinc; Hi- Y; Footllllll. Mary LOUISE Rocheleau " ' as hington Gr oup; Girl Hcser\'cs; Girls' Athl etic Assocfntion ; Bnsketball ; Busebull; FiPldball; Volley Unil. BETTY ROURA " 'nshington Group; Girl Hescr\'es; Science Club; Luth, Club; Honor Student. Carolyn SALISBURY Bn ldwininn; l\luroon nnd " ' hite; "'n~h . ingto n Group ; Girl Hcservcs; Sciencp CJuh; Astronomy Club; Orchcstni; (iirls' .\thletic Associntion; Busketball; Busebull; Salutatorinn. Dorothy Schwarze Bnldwiniun; )lnroon nnd ,vhite; President of Sophomore ,Ynshington Group; Hecords Chuirmnn of Girls' Athletic Associution ; (iiri Hesen•ps . SPr\'iC<' Chnirman: Bnsk1•tJ1ull; BusPball; Tennis; Fieldbnll; Volley Bull; Drumntic Club; Honor Student; Nntionnl Honor Societ)·. Beatrice C. SHAVE lllnroon and "'hitl'; " ' nshington Group; Hing Chnirmun of Girl Hcser\'l'S; Girls' Athletic Ass ncintion; Bnsketllllll; Busehall; Fieldbull. Mary Clare Starr ,Junior Piny; Oprrcttn ; ,Yushington Group; BnskPtbnll. TOM Stolberg i\1111·oon und ,vhitc; Band; Orclll'slru; "'nshlngton Group; Varsity Club; Footbnli. DON STEWART Bnldwininn; ;\luroon 11ml " ' hite ; Dnnd; Orchestra; " ' ushington Group; Hi-Y; Trcnsurer; Science Club; Varsity Club; Buskethull; Truck; Honor Student. EDITH LOUISE STONE " ' ushington Group; Girl Hcst•n·es; Science Club; Lutin Club; Honor Student. Hazel R. Symons l\Iuroon and \Vhit1•; Se nior Piny; " ' ushington Group; Girl HesPr,·es. ELIS E Taylor Maroon und "'hite; ,vushlngton Group; Girl Resen·es . Mollie Thorne Operettu; ,Junior Piny; Gier Club; Drumntlc Club; Secrctury of Sophomore " ' ushington Group; Sophomore Class Secretury; Girl Hesen·es; Honor Student. Murray K. Townend.. Operettu; Glee Club; " ' ushington Group; Science Club. RICHARD Tresselt Latin Club; Science Club; Football; Swimming. THOMAS James Usher III Sophomore Clnss President; Drnmutic Club; Scienre Club; Footbnll ; Truck. Lillian Vaughan Girl Heserves; Scie nce Club; " 'ashington Group; Bnseball. Josephine WESTCOTT " ' ushfngton Group; Girl Heserves ; Science Club; Bn s ketbull; Swimming Munnger . GEORGE E. WRIGHT Bedford High School Jack R. WOODRUFF Centrnl High School, Detroit ; Maroon nnd " ' hfte ; Senior Piny; Glee Club; " ' nshington Group ; Hi-\' . EDGAR Zimmer St. Frederick's High School, Pontfuc; Senior Cluss Vire-President; Science Club; Vurs fty C:lub; Swimming; Honor Student.
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=================== THE 1932 BALDWINIAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION \Xlith the addition of approximately one hundred graduates a year to the alumni of Birmingham High School, it was felt that there certainly should be a place in village activities for an active organization comprising members of the classes from 1920 up to the present time, there being already an organization functioning in the name of the graduates of the old Hill building. Accordingly, plans were formulated for a reunion to be held during the 1930 Christmas vacation to which were invited the last three years' graduates. In February, 1931, at a meeting attended by quite a number of resident alumni, steps were taken toward the formation of an alumni association. Temporary officers were elected as follows: president, Frank Higby; vice-president, Carpenter Hewitt; secretary, Alice Smith; and treasurer, Patricia Chandler. Miss Emily Walker, Miss Merle Taylor, Mr. Clarence Vliet, Mr. Melvin C. Hart, and Mr. W. S. Toothacker were asked to be faculty representatives, and it was decided to adopt the constitution of an alumni association which was in existence from 1922 to 1925. Almost immediately after this procedure, the association started work on the problem of building up interest and enthusiasm in a large June reunion. The Maroon and White cooperated with the association in sending out gratis copies of several numbers of the paper to alumni, and much informative work was done in this way and by means of local newspapers. Shortly before the function, all the alumni from the past several years were notified by mail, and urged to attend. The 1931 graduates were made the guests of the evening, and although the night was intensely hot, quite a representative group gathered in the Baldwin gym the evening after June commencement to enjoy dancing and an entertainment furnished by alumni talent. The business meeting took the form of an annual meeting, and the first annual election was held with the following results: president, Frank Higby; v1cepresident, Manly Bailey; secretary, Charlotte Wood; and treasurer, A. Shanley Rosso.
In planning for the 1931 holiday reunion, quite a degree of success was attained, for a fine crowd assembled for dinner and dancing at Springdale Park Clubhouse on Monday, December 28. Advertising was accomplished by personal contact, committees being chosen from each class from 1920 on; and a fine spirit prevailed during the evening. With a high school the size of Birmingham's, there is a great deal which can be accomplished by an alumni association. The most important project at present is obtaining accurate and recent information as to the location and occupation of the alumni, and any assistance that can be given to the secretary at the high school will be greatly appreciated. It is anticipated that other enjoyable meetings will be held in the future, and of course members of the association have privileges not extended to non-members. May we urge the members of the classes of 1932 not to lose their contact with B. H. S. but to become a part of an organization, the purpose of which is to "form a closer relationship between the alumni and the high school, and to further social reunions."
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CLASS WILL OF 1932 Being in a rather unsettled state of mind and expecting our demise very shortly (especially should school close prematurely) we, the members of the class of 1932, generously contribute the following: Marion Dahlquist surrenders her versatility to Bob Gibbons. To Kenneth Hunt, Derwood Harris bequeaths his stellar athletic prowess. Margaret Melvin leaves her modesty and quietness to Kenneth Bottomley. Harry Collins relinquishes his exalted and uncontested place of most handsome man to anyone who can adequately fill the position. To Florence Jones, Lois Otterman hands down her position as most stately and imposing blond. Dale McClelland foregoes his way with the women. No, he doesn't either; he wants to keep that. Janet Peabody has consented to give Jack Sitta some of her uncommonly common sense. Opportunity knocks but once, Johnny. Lillian Vaughan offers her soft voice to Billy Maywood. Don McDonough donates his basketball ability to Victor Canever. Phyllis Huston, your energy and determination are to be augmented by Carolyn Salisbury's. Upon Bobby Bunyan, George Dwelley bestowes his cock-sureness. Clifford Ransier, to you Tom Stolberg ordains his sweet shyness. Bettie Ead would leave her Derwood to some sighing sophomore, but circumstances force her to retain him. Mary Clare's Starr-y eyes go to Janet McCarthy. Billy Richardson promises the school the privilege of saying, m later years, "I knew him when- ". Aley Hoover gives her bored sophistication to Eileen Moergeli. Tommie Miller leaves his good-natured Irishness to his cute little redheaded brother, Charles. Carolyn Beltramini bestows her fancy moniker on Pat Ead. Tom Usher bequeaths his imposing framework to Louie Goes. Dick Coons relinquishes his worldly manner to Kenneth McBride. Jean Deer, with a tear and a sigh, surrenders her impertinence to Betty Quarton. Noisy Drumm leaves his husky voice to some quiet sophomore. Roxy Lambie hands down her good sportsmanship to Mary Ann Reed. Bill Dalee wills his conscientiousness to Clarence Cummings. Elizabeth McClure bestows upon Elizabeth Le Messurier her affinity for big tall he-men. To Gordon Black, Jules De Beaubien offers his "reaching toward heaven" altitude. Mary Lambie bequeaths to Carol Dwelley her sardonic sense of subtlety. Eddie Rocheleau transmits his sportive determination to Fred Schwarze. Bob and Jane leave their nonchalance in love making to the hero and heroine of next year's senior play. Saby-baby (Robert Sabom) will be the lucky recipient of Don Parry's long wavy eyelashes. Ruth Porritt donates her even temper to Jane King. David Curry surrenders his smug smirk to John Botting. To Mary Louise Johns, Louise Stone resigns her composure. Donald Stewart intrusts his musical genius to Merritt Olsen. Dorothy Schwarze deposits her salesmanship in Ginny Packard's keeping. Richard Phillips resigns his numerous and despised nicknames to anyone who needs a couple.
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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ THE 1932 BALDWINIAN
Betty Lou Myers commits her dancing feet to Marjorie Kidder. Howard Whalen abandons his favorite little game of "Hookey", to the Messrs. O'Rourke. Josephine Westcott donates her gurgling titter to Peg Mills. To the Senior Session Room, Jack Woodruff leaves the ever-present "song in his heart." Peggy Connellan resigns her sparkling vivacity to Maggie Van Every. Malcolm Phillips forsakes his kittenish ways to Clyde West. Betty Erwin relinquishes her blarney to His Majesty, Trowbridge Gail. Betty Roura bestows upon Ruth Stanford her eloquent gesticulations. Bob Thomas relinquishes his cynical immobility to Mary Palmer. Mollie Thorne wills her democracy to Marjorie Taylor. Betty Peabody leaves her flashing smile to Bob Aldrich.
LIFE Fleet were the feet as they started the journey; Strong were the hands as they entered the tourney; Brave was the heart, and spotless the soul That lighted the way to the ultimate goal. Fleet were the feet that the Maker had furnished; Bright shone the lance and the shield still was burnished; Brave was the heart; but the soul, it was blackened, And the light, it grew dim as the pace ever slackened. Slow grew the feet as the end seemed no nearer; Grey was the light as the goal grew no clearer; Black grew the soul and the heart pale with fear; Weak were the hands as the prize grew more dear. Stopped was the heart in the midst of its journey; Blunted the lance that had entered the tourney; Closed were the hands on a sin-burdened breast. A warrior of Life had gone to his rest. - Richardson.
EARTH Out on a rock where the sea-foam splashes, Out on a rock where the mad spray dashes, The sea erne has built him a nest. High on a cliff 'neath the hot sun's beaming, High, where the sands of the desert are gleaming, The eagle has lifted his crest. Deep in the vale of earthly temptations, There, mid the rising and falling nations, Mankind is facing the test. Where on this earth can peace e'er be found? Where on this earth where dangers abound Can we sleep the deep sleep of the Blest? - Richardson.
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