Names and Notes from the 1900-1901 editions of
La Plume
the magazine of Central High School, Grand Rapids

Index of miscellaneous names:

Bertch, Florence 38 Butterfield, Isaac 38 Crippen, Bessie 38 Cummings, Cleora, 7 Curdy, Burt 39 Daane, Martin 12 Davidson, Arthur 32 Dayrell, Guy 10 Dean, Miss 9 Eardley, Edward 32 Eaton, George 42 Edwards, Harold 12 Elson, William H. 4 Fisher, John E. 12 Follett, Irene 18 Foote, Emma 12 Fox, Hiram W. 12, 32 Galbreath, Clara 5 Gallmeyer, Charles 32 Ginn, Miss 9 Gould, Clay T. 12 Hagy, Harry 12, 32 Hathaway, Mr. 4 Heaton, Miss 9 James, Miss 9 Maynard, Nelson 43 McConnell, Elmer 42 McIntyre, Courtney 42 Mercer, Nina 12 Milner, Mrs. 9 Morse, Willie 45 Peeples, Roy 12 Powers, James 42 Rawlinson, Clifton 32 Renwick, Foster 12 Rood, Edward 38 Shellman, Ernest 18, 45 Strahan, William 42 Sweet, George 32 Tracey, Hazel 12 Tuttle, Winifred 12 Utley, Blanche 12 Vandenberg, Arshur A. 32 Verdier, Martin 32 Waggoner, Miss 43 Walker, Marshall S. 12, 32 Walker, Samuel 12 Walton, Bessie 12 Ward, Carrie 18 Ware, Joseph 12 White, Floyd 32

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Harry Willard Hunt Class of '99 Born, March 5, 1881 Died, August 14, 1900

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Football team, page 10: Center - Beneker Guards - French and Crossman Tackles - Sweet and Palmer Ends - Clay and Chaffee Halves - Kusterer and Zelner Quarter - Haugh Full - Forbes

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Chess Club, page 14: President - Earle Irwin Vice President - Earle Allen Secretary - Will Eddy Treasurer - Leon Closterhouse Sergeant-at-Arms - Robert Teele

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Literary Society Immediate Past President - John Seens President - Carl Mather Secretary - Blanche Fuller Treasurer - Hiram Fox Sergeant-at-Arms - Ethel Closterhouse Executive Committee - Robert Meyersham, Leon Closterhouse and Clay Gould

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Mandolin Club First Mandolins - Francis Raniville, Leader; Arthur Kusterer, Treasurer Second Mandolins - Carl Mather, James Barrett Guitars - Carl Palmer, Manager; Carl Kusterer

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Cast of Characters in "Powhatan" an Indian operetta under the auspices of the ladies of All Souls' Church: Powhatan, King of Virginia - William Fyfe Pocahontas - Miss Grace Foot Laughing Star - Miss Francesca Lopez Minnehah - Miss Alice Parker Song Bird - Miss Marjorie Kirk Sunbeam, a little pappoose Spotted Tail, a bad Indian Capt. John Smith - A. Ed. Robinson Capt. Rolfe - Sidney Lathrop Medicine man, "Heap Big Chief" - Floyd White Panther, "Heap Little Chief" - Basil Pearse Lieut. Cameron - E. Kinsey Lieut. Swift - Ralph Marrin Pianist - Miss Hilton Director - William A. Baker

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The Class of 1900 The following members of the class of 1900 will enter Vassar this year: Laura Barnett, Jeanette Perry, Elizabeth Judson, Helen Studley and Isabel Wylie. Gail Stevens goes to Smith Those who are to enter the University of Michigan are: Noyes Avery, Mark Hyde, Ida Dibble, Charles Spooner, John Seens, Mary Horton, Hazel Tracy, Martin Verdier, Paul Roberts ('99), Thomas Roberts, Gerald McCoy, Morris Stimson ('01), Carroll Biggs, Benjamin Rosenfield, George Sweet, Marcus Hall, Will McBain, John VanSplunter. Adrian Benjamin has received the appointment as cadet to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He has already made a brilliant record, standing higher in the entrance examination than any other cadet entering this year. Blanch Brink and Kate Alden will attend the Ypsilanti Normal. Merritt Coit and Ralph Voigt go to Andover. Walter Thompson has been appointed Physical Director in Betts Academy, the chief preparatory school for Yale. Arthur Vandenberg has accepted a position on the staff of the Grand Rapids Herald. Leon Stevenson and Lotan Read, alias "Doc," are out west in the mining country. The latter is book-keeper for the "Little Frank S." mine, Cripple Creek, Colorado. Wm. Champion is traveling in Europe in the interests of the Curtis Publishing Company of Philadelphia. Charles Carrel is attending Olivet. Cornelius Hoffius has a position on the staff of the Evening Press. Winchester Miller enters Kalamazoo College. Chas. Stow ('99) is attending Leland Stanford Jr. University.

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Our Teachers Mrs. Milner spent the summer in Detroit and Ann Arbor, studying mathematics in the latter place. Mrs. Hulst took a delightful trip through the New England states. Miss Dubridge went to the Muskoka Lakes in Canada. Miss Hopkins was married in August to Mr. Rollin S. Foster, and now lives at Wollaston, Mass. Mr. Smith visited Detroit and Ypsilanti. Miss Marsh was for a time at Mackinac. Miss Christ visited her home at Frankfort, Mich. Mr. Snell attended the University of Chicago. Miss James went to the "Cove" on Lake Michigan. Miss Ellis also visited Niagara Falls and was also at Olivet. Mr. Holmes studied at the University of Wisconsin. Miss Chalmers was at Petoskey. Mr. Bacon was at home for the larger part of the summer. Mr. Shriver was in Indiana and Ohio. Miss Ginn went on a fishing trip. Miss Cole studied plants and flowers in the country. Mr. Liebig took a trip on the lakes. Miss Stout attended the University of Chicago. Mr. Hall investigated minerals up north in the copper country. Miss Hayes spent the summer in the city. Mr. Goodyear's time was taken up with Petoskey and hay fever. Miss Sheldon attended the Prang Summer School of Drawing at Chicago. Miss Allen was at Petoskey and Duluth. Miss Heath took a number of little trips to places near the city. Miss Hopkins spent the summer on the Maine coast.

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Union School Notes Miss Olive Watson spent a few weeks of her summer vacation at Petoskey. Miss Rosa Smith spent the summer in Chicago. William Veit has returned to school after a visit to the Paris Exposition and other places in Europe. The Misses Carrie Hurt, Elsie Hoertz, Gertrude Davy and Elizabeth Sloper passed the summer at Highland Park. Miss McSweeney is slowing making a list of the description adjectives that she may describe her trip on a houseboat. We are all anxiously awaiting the story.

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The Independent Society President - Arthur Toren Vice-President - Hattie Head Secretary - George Clark Treasurer - Franklin Elmer Sergeant-at-Arms - Charles Kelley Executive Committee - Harold Edwards, chairman, Louis Conger, Almy Appley

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We wonder why C__l M_t__r took E_m_a F__te home the other evening.

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The Class Elections Independent - Phi Sigma President - John Fisher Vice-President - Claude Fry Sec'y - Flo VanVranken Treasurer - Hiram Fox Serg't-at-Arms - Fred Freuh Mu Delta Sigma Frank Haugh Fern Richardson Flo VanVranken Arthur Kusterer Albert Ball Independent Girls President - Grace Smith Vice-President - Fern Richardson Secretary - Flo VanVranken Treasurer - Carol Holt Sergeant-at-Arms - Marcia Heath

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Junior Class Elections Independent - Phi Sigma President - Roy Andrew Vice-Pres. - James Powers Secretary - Grace Barnes Treasurer - Herbert Riley Serg't-at-Arms - Harry Cook Mu Delta Sigma Clay Gould James Powers Bessie Walton Jay Utley Carl Kusterer Gamma Delta Psi President - George Clay Vice-President - James Powers Secretary - Blanche Fuller Treasurer - Albert Burch Sergeant-at-Arms - Nelson Maynard The elected officers were: President, Clay Gould; vice-president, James Powers; Secretary, Grace Barnes; Treasurer, Herbert Riley; Sergeant-at-Arms, Carl Kusterer.

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Union School Notes Eugene Richards, of Fruitport, has been visiting friends in the city. After a very exciting election, the following officers of the Junior Class were elected: President, Eva Regnier; vice-president, George Clarke; secretary, Gertrude Alden; treasurer, Carrie Hurt; sergeant-at-arms, Button Scoby.. The Sophomore class has organized the following officers: President, Armen Kirkjiam; vice-presient, Melvin Baldwin; secretary, Nellie Skeels, treasurer; Conrad Johnson; sergeant-at-arms, Carl Tennewitz. Ask Lottie Nebel what she knows about milking cows.

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Senior Class The following committees were appointed: Executive Committee: John Fisher, chairman Frank Haugh George Raymond Ethel Clostherhouse Robert Teele Edward Rood Marion McVean Liefy Veenboer Claude Fry Ida Blumrich Entertainment Committee: Arthur Kusterer, Chairman Helen Bradfield Leon Closterhouse Carl Mater Harry Hagy Blanche Utley Nettie Yonkers Evelyn Leonard Fred Rowe Burt Curdy Photograph Committee Harry Beneker, Chairman Margaret Ferris Fred Frueh Morris Cook Carrie Church Isla Jones Albert Ball Earl Crossman Bertha Wurzburg Clara Nichols Class Memorial Committee Anna Taggart, Chairman Lelia Volland Fanny Hazeltine Clayton Fuller Myrtle Tubergen Hiram Fox Harold Edwards Floyd Dockeray Frances Seamans Lillian Fallas

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Junior Class Standing Committees: Executive Committee -- George Clay, Chairman; Roy Andrew, Olive Watson, Geo. Berkey, Nellie Ware, Harry Cook, Henry Tibbs, Loraine Lockwood, Howard Morton, Irene Follet, Shelby Boorhem. Pin Committee -- Blanche Fuller, Chairman; Ruby Cross, Richard Fowler, Park McMullen, Florence Bertsch, Geo. Johnson, Carrie Ward, Elina Witzelben, Nelson Maynard. Color Committee -- Bessie Walton, Chairman; Constance Rourke, Lucy Newnham, Bessie Crippen, Edna Tongue, Trixie Pierce, Sam'l Walker, Merton Stiles, Gertrude Powers. Motto Committee -- Robert Meyersham, Chairman; Isaac Butterfield, Merle Coverstone, Anna DeVlieg, Will Eddy, Marion Powers, Sadie Roberts, Lina Bostwick, Carl Witzleben. Yell Committee -- Albert Burch, Chairman; Harry Hagens, Stoddard Moore, Will Avery, Ira Allyn, Raymond Quimby, Lewis Whitney, Geo. Clark, Wilder Rich. Entertainment Committee -- Margaret Penny, Chairman; Francis Raniville, Marshall Uhl, Edna Rutka, Hattie Keyes, Aura Aten, Helen Borneman. Decoration Committee -- Arthur Toren, Chairman; Elmer McConnel, Helena Otte, Lulu Johnston, Carol Tipton, Harry Story, Walter, Rosa Smith, Rena Mosher, Howard Wikel, Ethelyn DeVore, Alice Godwin, Coila Fox. Invitation Committee -- Wade Tucker, Chairman; Harold Baldwin, Jay Utley, Helen Wheeler, Lucile Collins, Will Dykema, Carrie Hurt, Edna Judkins, Earnest Frost.

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The New Glee Club Until necessity prompts other changes, Floyd Dockeray and Stewart Dykema will sing first tenor; Harry Beneker and Stuart Dykema, second tenor; Sabastian Hazenburg and Fred Rowe, first bass; and Leon Closterhouse and Charles Zylman, second bass.

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Debate Season Begins, on the topic of "Resolved that the United States should Own and Control the Railroads." We have the negative side. The Fountain St. team consists of Robert Walton, Fred Gieb and Arthur Stow. Our team is Floyd Dockeray, Edward Eardley and Harold Edwards.

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The High School Hop. Tickets are obtainable from George Raymond, Edward Rood, Harry Beneker, Morris Cook, Carl Mather, Arthur Kusterer, Claude Fry, and Glenn Downs.

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In Memoriam William Arthur Jones Class of 1904 Born December 11, 1885 Died Dec. 13, 1900.

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Literary Society Meeting November 28. Violin Solo - Katherine Conlon Vocal Solo - Blanche Fuller Piano Solo - Arthur Andresch Piano Solo - Howard Wikel Recitation - Adrian Landman Address, Methods of Study, Prof. Jennings

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The Camera Club President - Harry Beneker Vice-President - Mr. Holmes Secretary - Margaret Ferris Treasurer - Glenn Downs Sergeant-at-Arms - Harold Edwards

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The school is about to lose Richard Fowler who will go to Lansing a couple of weeks. His father has been appointed assistant state treasurer.

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Miss Elizabeth Soper who has been ill for several weeks, has returned to school.

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The Annual of 1901 The Board of Editors was as follows -- Helen Bradfield, for Gamma Delta Tau; Helen Waggoner, for the non-society people; Josephine Albright, for the Phi Sigma; Albert Ball, for Mu Delta Sigma; Earle Crossman, for Gamma Delta Psi; Robt. Teele, for Phi Sigma; Earl Irwin, for the non-society people; and George Hobart for the Independent Society. Edward Rood and Harold Edwards were nominated for the position of Editor-in-Chief, and Arhtur Kusterer and Robert Teele, for Chief Business Manager. Harold Roberts and Robert Teele were elected.

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The Literary Society Play - Sheridan's "The Rivals" Sir Anthony Absolute - Will Thayer Captain Absolute - Robert Meyersham Faukland - Ned Rood Bob Acres - Floyd White Sir Lucius O'Trigger - Sidney Sweet Fag - Leon Closterhouse David - Arthur Toren Thomas - Glenn Downs Mrs. Malaprop - Lillian Fallas Lydia Languish - Fern Richardson Julia - Frances Seamans Lucy - Florence Van Vranken Susan - Ethelwyn Haynes Business Manager - John Fisher

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The High School Party The committee in charge of the affair was Edw. Rood, chairman; Geo. Raymond, Arthur Kusterer, Carl Mather, Harry Cook, Harry Beneker, Claude Frye and Glenn Downs. The patronesses for the evening were Mesdames Hazeltine, Utley, Rood, Berkey and Patton.

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Fountain Street won the debate about Railroads.

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The Camera Club The officers are as follows: President, Harry Beneker; Vice President, Mr. Holmes; Secretary, Margaret Ferris; Librarian, Lulu Johnson; Sergt.-at-Arms, Harold Edwards.

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A Change in the Staff With the appearance of the February issue of the La Plume, which, by the way, is the first number of the fourth volume, a change will take place in staff. Harold Edwards, the president Editor-in-Chief, will resign in order to take up the Editor-in-Chief position of the Annual. Clay Gould, the present Managing Editor, will fill the position vacated by Mr. Edwards. Marshall Walker, the Subscription Manager, has been forced to resign on account of his studies. Leon Closterhouse will purchase his stock in the paper and become Managing Editor.

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Misc. Names - February 1901 Riley, Avery, Butterfield, Prof. James Collins, John Fisher, Leon Closterhouse, Wm. C. Thayer, Geo. R. Raymond, Carl K. Kusterer, Miner, Volland, Belden, Arthur Kusterer, Ed Rood, George Raymond, George Clay, Clay Gould, Harold Edwards.

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Literary Society President, Robert Teal; Vice President, Ruby Cross; Secretary, Marian McVean; Treasurer, John Fisher; Sergeant-at-Arms, Blanche Utley; Critic, Robert K. Walton; Executive Committee, Harold Baldwin, Harry Hagy, Edward Eardley.

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Chess Club Earle Irwin, President; Robert Teal, Vice President; Will Eddy, Secretary; Arthur Davidson, Treasurer; Morris Cook, Sergeant-at-Arms.

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Independent Society President -- Edward Eardley Vice President -- Lou Lacey Secretary -- Elsie Wilbur Treasurer -- George Hobart Sergeant-at-Arms -- Nelson Worley Executive Committee -- Harold Edwards, Floyd Dockeray, Lulu Johnson

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Fred Rowe has recovered from a lapse of typhoid fever.

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Evelyn Leonard, Blanche Fuller and Blanche Stimson attended the Junior Hop at Ann Arbor.

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Aldrich Blake has been pledged to Mu Delta Sigma.

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Merle Coverstone and James Powers are now active members of Phi Sigma.

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It is a curious fact that Leon Closterhouse and Ethelwyn Haines; Robert Meyersham and Fern Richardson, who played the two love struck couples in "The Rivals," had never known each other, till they met for rehearsal.

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Florence Bertsch has returned to school after a short illness with La Grippe.

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Carrie Hurt recommends kerosene as a remedy for colds (?)

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Rosa Smith of the Chemistry Class has invented a new method of making hydrogen. Add phosphorus to zinc.

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Ira Tuxbury has returned to school after a two week's illness.

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Perry Larrabee is again attending school.

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We wonder why Curdy and Fisher walked home from the Banquet.

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Miss Ginn was ill for a week and Miss Heaton had charge of her session room.

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During the first two weeks of this school month, Miss James, Miss Ginn, Miss Dubridge, Miss Hayes, Miss Heath, Miss Heaton, and Miss Hopkins, were absent at various times on account of illness.

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Monday, March 11 - The Juniors met to elect a class poet, historian and musician. The election was as follows: Poet, Lula Moore; Historian, Maud Gunther; musician, Rosa Smith.

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Elmer Blickley has been pledged to Phi Sigma.

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High School Literary Society - Preliminary Contest Judges were Mr. W. H. Elson, Superintendent of Schools; Rev. John M. Fulton, Miss C. Heaton; Mr. Edwin F. Sweet, George P. Wanty, Roger Butterfield. Hon. William Alden Smith was an interested spectator and listener. The program of the evening was as follows: 1.) Selection - G.R.H.S. Mandolin Club 2.) The American Negro - Floyd C. Dockeray 3.) William E. Gladstone - George W. Clark 4.) Antonio Maceo - Edward Eardley 5.) An Address to Young Men - John McPherson 6.) Dr. Sam'l Johnson - Harold Edwards 7.) Benjamin Franklin - John Crahen 8.) Recitation - Miss Fern Richardson 9.) Presentation of Medals - Mr. A. J. Volland

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Committee appointed for literary society scrapbook: Helen Waggoner, Blanche Fuller, Bessie Walton. Bulletin Board Committee: Harry Beneker. The society voted to give a banquet to the contestants participating in the state oratorical meet next month. The following program was rendered and the meeting adjourned: Current Events - Lelia Volland and Ethel Closterhouse Piano Solo - Prof. Andresch Talk on U.S. Navy - George Clarke Report of Critic - H. Edwards

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The Independent Society John Neeland, appointed Sergeant-at-Arms, pro-tem. Lewis Conger, elected to represent the society in the cross-country run. Rev. Dan F. Bradley, Mr. Scriver and Gen. B. M. Cutcheon, voted honorary members. Program rendered: Selection: Mandolin Club Recitation: Grace E. Barnes Address: Rev. J. Herman Randall Vocal Solo: Bert Curdy Piano Duet: Misses Findlater and Morrisson

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Camera Club - Second annual contest  in the High School on April 11-13. Judges: D. B. Jackson, the photographer; Mrs. Maxim, the artist, President Sawyer, of the Grand Rapids Camera Club. Prize Winners: Harry Beneker, Wilder Rich, Bruff Olin, Edward Richards, Albert Shrouder, Marshall Walker, Isla Jones.

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Everybody come: To the lecture given by Miss Nellie Ware, on the art of riding on the front wheel of a bike, without falling off. The lecture will be illustrated in stereoptican views of Miss Ware in her daring ride on Monroe St., April 16, 1901.

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Minnie Quigley has returned to school after a severe attack of appendicitis.

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Union School Notes by Courtney McIntyre Miss Lillian Baker entertained a few of her friends at a thimble party March 27. Miss Carrie Hurt entertained the Psi Rho's on March 29. The following program has been arranged by the juniors for Arbor Day: Class History - Maud Gunther Class Prophecy - Lula Moore Music - Ideal Mandolin Club Our Teachers - Courtney McIntyre Music - Fred Zinzer Junior Girl - Don McAfee Junior Boy - Carrie Hurt Music - Sallie Conlon Union School - George Duthie Music - Ideal Mandolin Club Class Song

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Independent Society The secretary and sergeant-at-arms were absent and the president appointed Lulu Johnson secretary, pro-tem; and Harold Edwards, sergeant-at-arms. The following program was rendered: Selection: Mandolin Club Recitation: Ethelyn Haines Address: Hon. W. P. Belden Vocal Solo: Grace Simmons

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Athletic Association - May 2, 1901 - Annual Election of Officers President - Prof. E. J. Hall, unanimous Vice President - James Hall, 25; Frank Raniville, 34. Secretary - C. T. Gould, 34; Blanche Fuller, 26 Treasurer - Harold Baldwin, 36; Marshall Uhl, 24 Sergeant-at-Arms - Millard Seymour, 35; Bruff Olin, 24. Foot Ball Manager - Carl Kusterer, 31; Carl Palmer, 28. Board of Control (two members) - Wade Tucker, 31; C. Kusterer, 32; Art Forbes, 27; Geo. Clay.

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Senior Class President Smith called a meeting in Room 1 on May 8. The Memorial Committee reported that a picture had been decided upon. The class voted that the Executive Committee should superintende the issue of programs for graduation exercises and should get the necessary advertising. The class proceeded to vote on the virtuous, the blessed, and the afflicted members. The following is the virtue, blessing or affliction, the winner, and votes received. Most beautiful girl - Marion McVean - 11 Most handsome boy - George Raymond - 23 Most popular boy - Carl Mather - 24 Most popular girl - Evelyn Leonard - 24, Marion McVean - 14 The wittiest member - Ethelyn Sweet - 20 Biggest jollier (boy) - Carl Mather - 17 Biggest jollier (girl) - Grace Smith - 28 Best natured member - Marcia Heath - 23 Biggest bluffer - John Fisher - 23

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Tom Bonner, captain of the indoor baseball team, has presented a new looking glass to the school.

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Edward Eardley is appointed on the Junior Executive Committee.

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Lewis Weston drew this month's cover.

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Union School Notes by Courtney McIntyre Will Viet has been elected captain of the Junior base ball team. Fred Zinzer has not been pledged to Mu Delta Sigma.