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J A N U A R Y 1948

After Hope .. .What? F6r decades H o p e ’s Influence beee d Missionaries, physicians, teachers -r persons of all^profession* labor : diligently to impart knowledge and the ideals of Hope* Often,tfefhy; send back to their Alma Mater promising young people -— from China( Japan. India, Arabia — all of w h o m become "messengers of Hope*" • ': Mindful of the tides of war which have reduced material, intellec­ tual and spiritual values to rubble, H o p e College has vowed to In­ crease the message of Hope*-;Convinced','that -each.beedhh^edy'ef"^ • Christian democracy in Europe must be bolstered, Hope College Is acting now.' Already Sarospatak Cpliege, a Reformed mstit^tn in Hut^#^, Is being aided by generous gifts from Hop e ’s, faculty and. Students* Soon Or. Zsiros of Sarospatak will join the faculty as vi«ting •Pro- i fessor, lecturing in the Bible Department. The Netherlands, hardest hit of all Western European countries, will experience Hope's influence too. Seventeen fine yound: H,e^ landers have arrived on Hope's campus. From the ruins of Europe, they will experience the blessing of a year's study at Hope. From Mexico, our neighbor to the south, and from far away Chfrii: V representatives have come to share in the life of.Hope. College*:. Nor are national boundaries the only hurdles that are being overcome. Across the barrier of race two Negro students from Alabama, one man' and one womaht Kaye come to learn ahd to teach h o w races may: live together.' ■. O'-.' Can anyone estimate the value of a year's fellowship with Hop®'* ■; faculty and students? The benefits are incalculable. W e cannot see the great end lasting contribution theie young messengers of H o p e will make to troubled lands and peoples. But with confidence born from the experience of past dec w e know these values of Hop e will pay big diyldend*. Won't you make this investment? The cost, for one student^ of a year's scholar­ ship is:$600.00. W e invite each reader to share in these bfesi^^ of Hope

• M ARGARET WOLFFENSPERGER, Iwemiy-year-old shudant from Zwolle,

llie capital of Overisel Province, finds Ihe most interesting subject in school for her is mathematics. Perhaps this c om es naturally for both her mother and father studied at the Technical University. Her father is director of „ bridges, waterways and canals in the province of Overisel. Margaret has thetofli six sisters and fwo brothers and has lived in Zwolle all her life, attending the% elementary schools and later the G y m n a s i u m or High School. During tk terrible winter of 19^4-45, Margaret assisted her mother in the h o m e m worked as a R e d Cross assistant. Swimming, rowing and hockey are her^ favorite sports and for relaxolion at night she likes to tinker with watches, clocks or perhaps assemble some electric appliance. For nine summers Margaret has g one camping with girl friends. Rev. Waardenburg, a pastor of the Netherlands Reformed Church, writes that he feels Margaret's stay^ in America will have a great significance for her intellectual education, her spiritual growth and the extension of her horizons. Acting headmaster of the *Lyceum, Mr. D. Elzinga, is enthusiastic over her m a n y talents and accomplish-^ ments. Margaret has her heart set on becoming a dentist. "

• KAREL FRANS BOTERMANS hails from Wassenaar, the beautiful Dutch suburban town of The Hague. In The H a g u e Karel was employed in the ^ Netherlands Information Service, a department of the Ministry of Foreign* ^ Affairs. His job was to look after the reception and facilities of foreign guests to the department. In this capacity Boterman.s was responsible for ~ s o m e of the arrangements for the visiting winners of the Holland Centennial*'*-. essay contest w h o were accompanied on their trip by the contest chairman, j Prof. Clarence D e Graaf. It was while traveling with Prof. D e Graaf a nd his,-J partyi that Karel b e c a m e interested in H o p e College and applied for • ' a PP olarshi: A‘s a youth' ”Karel. lived . . . . in . . hrs . . .birthplace, ... ‘ town or Amersfoort,r scholarship. the where he received his early education. After completing high school training Karel studied from 1941-43 in an'agricultural college. For seven years he ' L - - _i__l;_1C_. _(• L I_ ____ - _ i .1 .•_ L L • . . II " • • — . .. has studied English language at which he Is unusually proficient. Debating*-., and choir are major interests while in athletics he prefers tennis, a nd swim- , ming. Karel hopes to m a k e political science his vocation in life and he is ^ majoring in this field at Hope. H e gives promise of making an impressive scholastic record. 4 ^

• Nineteen-year-old C O N S T A N C E HEYTING was born in Batavia, Java, where her father was a civil engineer employed by the Department of Traffi^^ : of the state railways. M o s t of her childnood was spent at Bandoeng w h e ^ ^ H j she attended the primary schools and joined the Girl Guides. Seven m o n l m ^ H after c om me n ci ng her high aneschool r c om me work n ci ng in !94i, her high the school Japanese workinvaded in IY4I,thethe ^ Ja Netherlands East Indies and promptly closed all the schools. After a time j it was possible for the population to organize small classes secretly in the ^ ( h o m e s of the teachers. In 1943 the people were herded Into concentration^,^ c a m p s where in m a n y instances classes were organized. Constance continued her studies In this manner until late in 1944 when the Japanese confiscated ^ all books, paper, pencils and any school supplies they could think of. Afler^ ; release from internment she entered the Christian Lyceum in Bandoeng. Miss Heyting was repatriated in M ar ch 1947 and completed her studies at the Independent Christian L y c eu m in The Hague. Here she m a d e an outstanding *'*• record which pro mp t ed the Rector Dr. Hondius to write, "Constance Heyting^, is one of our very best pupils. H e r character is of a high moral standard. She proved this during the time she was in a Japanese c a m p in the Dutch East Indies." Constance, w h o learned to swim in Bandoeng w h e n she was five, loves this sport best, with canoeing and hockey as close seconds. Her,,, * ambition is to study chemistry. . • Fro m South of the Rio G r a n d e w e welcome RICARDO SOLIS ESPARZA. Raised in a small Mexican town, Ricardo worked very hard on his father'af ^ farm. By the time ha was twelve he had completed four years of primary | school which was the average educational experience for a b oy in a small village. A missionary family from the States, taking over a Protestant mission-*... j church in the Christmas season, planned an appropriate program. Ricardo % was a participant. Ricardo's unusual ability to memorize Bible verses impressed the missionary family w h o m a d e arrangements for him to continue his studies ' in a neighboring city. H e spent four years at the Science Institute in A g u a s * colientes. Then through the influence of his missionary friends he transferred to the Palm Beach, Florida, High School in July, 1945. H e m a d e an excellent , record which school authorities praise highly. Ricardo's hobbies are photoa raphy and sports, especially horseback riding. A s a small b o y his a m b i t ® was to o w n a gun and not until a few days ago was this ambition realizes Ricardo recognizes God's help has permitted him to achieve m a n y o tunities not afforded the ordinary lad in Mexico. H e was directed to » by Doris C. W a d e , '38. Ricardo's ambition is to prepare himself as a minister or teacher and return to his o w n country to help others share in the blessings •­ an education at H o p e has provided him.

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. '•Seventeen-year-old HANS SIMON GERARD SLOOTEN lives in the great port city of Rotterdam whore his father is the m an ager of a bank. A s a small

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Holland was invaded. Soon Hans passed his examinations and was admitted to the first class of the secondary schools. Very soon H was necessary to ^ Bteansfer to another school because of the proximity to a plane factory ^ H R e r d t e d by the G e r m a n s which was frequently b o m b e d by the allies. During B j ^ h e starvation winter of 1944-45 it was impossible to g o to school because ! ^everyone was too weak. After the liberation of May, 1945, Han s resumed . „ his studies, transferring to a Rotterdam school in September whe n his family m o v e d to this city. A two-week holiday in England during the s u m m e r of ' *1946 did m u c h to restore the boy's strength. Originally electrical engi­ neering claimed his interest but later chemical engineering was selected as a location. H e has an excellent rating in his final examinations, His teachers ^ st ress his unusual technical bent and general alertness. Friends of his family c o m m e n t favorably on his likable personality. Radio is his chief hobby. Cer. tainly it is appropriate that be m a y continue his studies in the H o p e science department where he will be well trained for a career as a chemical engineer. ► iCanoeing, swimming and croquet are favorite sports.

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f CASPER JAN ULTEE was born in 1938 at Noordwijk, the beautiful sea-side resort on the North Sea coast of the Netherlands. Presenfly his h o m e is ^•**Hillegom. the center of the rich bulb producing area of Holland. During his elementary school days in Hillegom, young Ultee developed an unusual — - interest in natural sciences. H e r o a me d the w o o d s and beaches collecting insects, shells and stones. S ummertime the lad spent as m u c h time as possible 'camping and hiking, always increasing his collections and his love for nature. _t Casper has continued these hobbies to the present day and during the winterrime spends m u c h time reading about nature subjects. Dr. Boks, director of »^'-the secondary school at Leyden, grades Casper as an excellent pupil whose ; behavior ana zeal always have been complimented by his teachers. Both Dr. Boks and Casper's English teacher, Dr. A. Perdeck, are convinced that : Casper will m ak e an excellent record as a biologist which is the vocation of y ’his choice. Swi mm i ng Is the sport he likes best.

From distant and fabulous Shanghai. China, NAI HSIN TSAI has traveled Holland and H o p e College. She is no stranger to H o p e College because learned about the school from H o p e alumni missionaries In the area H ^ m d from her o w n father, Rev. Dr. C. T r Tsai. H o p e College conferred a d o c ­ tor of divinity degree upon Rev. Tsai in June of 1946 whe n he addressed the annual alumni dinner meeting during his visit to Holland. Miss Tsai was graduated from the A m o y Girls’ High School of the Reformed Church in > ^America and completed one year of study at Fukien Christian University. Nai Hsin is an accomplished pianist. Mrs. A l m a Vander M e e r of the A m o y Mission, Dr. H. P. Boot, former missionary to China, and Dr. Harold Veldman of G r a n d Rapids, one-time medical missionary to China, have been instru­ mental In bringing Miss Tsai to Hope's campus. The difficulties in securing permission from the Chinese government for study in America were im>T mense. U nd er existing policies study In America is limited almost entirely to V ^graduate students. W e ere grateful for the tactful negotiations which se­ cured Miss Tsai's American study. It is her purpose to b e c o m e a nurse and , intimately minister to the immeasurable needs of her o w n people. H er hobw bies include knitting, sewing and reading to help her answer unending ques­ tions from h o m e about America. During the war years her high school was ; controlled rigidly by the Japanese whose policies generally lowered the standard of education. In spite of the trouole and suffering of war time, Miss Tsai counts m a n y experiences as valuable assets In a better understand­ i n g of life. y

* *• H U G O BOON, eighteen-year-old student, was born in The H a g u e and is a . ^-resident of the nearby community of Voorburg. This lad attended the pri* mary schools of The Hague. H e describes two important events of his life ^ — learning to swim whe n he was eight, a sport which he has grown especially fond of, and joining the boy scout m o v e m e n t which provided camping trips j- stand h ap py hours. W h e n H u g o was eleven the war broke out. After the G e r m a n s Invaded Holland, the boy scout m o v e m e n t was immediately for**>1 ^bidden. The war years m a d e a d e e p impression on this yo.ung m a n w h o saw ^ ^ ^ d e r friends trying to hide from the G e r m a n roundups. In June, 1947, he M f l | i s h e d the High School in The H a g u e with an average amply sufficient to ^^W^ualify him for the H o p e scholarship. Mr. J. N. van den Ende, the head­ master, v/rites that H u g o is an honest and reliable boy of excellent conduct, | * ^ g o o d - ma nn e re d and easy to get on with. H u g o intends to study for a career | as an economist for which he already has shown som e aptitude. Debating,

• C O R N E U S MARINUS SENTIUS ADOLF V A N OEVEREN was born in 1927'...

at Rotterdani where he resided until his ninth year when the family m o v e d ! to Rijswijk, a suburban community adjacent to The Hogue. In 1939 Cornells -r-.i passed the admission examination to the Latin G r a m m a r School. W a r fol, lowed a year later. A s a boy of 15, Cornells enlisted in the Dutch under-™ta| ground m o v e m e n t as a courier. During t9/15 he was compelled to stay a w j | ^ H from school to escape the frequent razzias conducted by the G e r m a n e n e n ^ ^ H A s Cornells tells it he -found work as a clerk in the Central Kitchen lured o y ^ B j the reward of a daily meal. In this man ne r he was able to maintain his heeltM during the starvation winter. Trained in first aid as a m e m b e r of the R e d . __ Cross he assisted the medical service at the costly b o m b a r d m e n t of the i "Bezuydenhout" quarter of The Hague. After liberation, Cornells met several1 pupils of English schools with w h o m he began an active correspondence. H e even contributed an article to one of the London school magazines "Thi ' Arrow" on the subject “Difficulties in Speaking English for Dutch People. Swimming, sailing and hockey are three sports which Cornells likes, but the latter is his first love. In 1946 he was a reserve on the national scholar team which played matches against Belgium and Luxembourg. Music and photog­ raphy together with debating and geneology m ak e up his chief interests.- ^ r\ner study in the United States, Cornells hopes to return to the University of Leyden to earn a degree in law. Ultimately he hopes to join the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

• ELZE ULFERS, n o w seventeen, was born at Malang on Java, where her father was manager-director of a plantation. In 1939 the family returned to Holland on leave and settled in A r n h e m where Elze continued her elementary education. In 1945 c a m e the terrible Battle of Arnhem. After the landings” by the English airborne troops the G e r m a n s forced the evacuation of the city and the Ulfers family, like thousands of others, v/ere forced to flee northward with scanty possessions. After months of interruption, Elze was‘ %^ able to resume her studies at the Secondary School for Girls in Arnhem, ‘j from which she was graduated after five years of study. Elze Intends to ma k e ^ social welfare work her career and is eager for her study at H o p e which will provide associations and experiences with American life. The headmistress7 of her school, writes that Elze's most striking qualities are her initiative and . most remarkable gifts for practical leadership. All her teachers mention he? ^ r' unusual c o m m o n sense and depth of perception. Riding and tennis are Elzj principal athletic interests while her love of horses and dogs together wl debating and reading occupy her remaining spare time. Miss Jongeling, t he ^j w o m a n minister, at 1the Dutcn Reformed Church, in Arnhem, speaks of Elze's |J keen interesf in the history and significance of religion. Elze's father was released from a concentration c a mrip p in the -Netherlands • • • -East Indies some months ago. H e r mother and sister nave remained in Arnhem. *

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• BARTELD JURJEN PLES was born in the beautiful city of The H a g u e nine* teen years a g o a nd has m a d e his h o m e there ever since. H e attended the-a Municipal Primary School and passed his examinations for the municipal high school. His studies were interrupted during the war years of 1944-45 whe n he was forced to flee to the country to escape the G e r m a n youth round-ups. ^ H e completed high school work in the spring and passed final examination^.-* with flying colors. S wi mm i ng is his most popular sport and he has the dis- ' Unction of being a m e m b e r of the Dutch champion swimming club. Socce* , and ice hockey are popular sports as well with Barteld although reading and,. { debating claim m u e n of his attention. Dr. J. van den Ende, headmaster of ^ the high school describes Barteld's great popularity with the students by '.jj saying, “H e is a respectable, honest, reliable ooy, intelligent, quick of com - ^ prehension, diligent and accurate." These qualities certainly equip Barteld^ J in his study of economics which he hopes to m ak e his career. ”

• J ACOB CORNELIS WOLTERBEEK, eighteen-year-old student from Th£ Hague, was born in Kimberly, British Columbia, Canada. His father is a*:-: physician w h o himself was privileged to study in America and thus was eager for his son fo experience this broadening educational factor. W h e n he was , nine years old, Jacob, w. or J i m m y as bis American schoolmates called him, was enrolled in the Kozminsky Public School in Chicago. In June, 1947, he* graduated from the G y m n a s i u m of The H a g u e with e fine rating. The head­ master of the G ymnasium, Dr. J. Vollenbregt, describes young Wolferbeefc* as a “diligent and gifted boy." His English teacher wrote that althou« ' J i m m y bad a very full schedule in his classes he found time to attend a sped course in Einstein's Relativity Theory. Hobbies and interests included -fiel hockey, swimming, skating, camping, natural history and reading. J i m m y will take up the study of medicine at Hope, following in the footsteps of bothhis father and mother. H e is the eldest child and has three sisters and two brothers. H e is a m e m b e r of the Netherlands Reformed Church in The H a g u e *

• J O H A N HENDRIK UHL was born in W o t a m p o n o , South Celebes, The : . 'Netherlands East Indies twenty years ago. In those twenty years young Uhl 1 has hod mor e experiences than m a n y people crowd into a lifetime. His father [ ^ w a s on army officer, Johan attended primary schools in South Celebes, W e s t i Java, Central Java and finally in Mal an g in East Java. W h e n he was thirteen h n i h e passed bis examinations admitiing him to the secondary schools at Ban^ B ^ e n g . S o m e months later the war in the Pacific began and all schools were ^^^nuisitioned by the military authorities, In March, 1943, Johan was taken a c a m p of male civilian internees while his mother remained in the w o m a n s c a m p at Bandoeng. First the treatment was reasonable but slowly food rations were decreased and the m e n were transferred from one c a m p to another, Older m e n fell ill and it was Johan's job to nurse them. Fie m e t m a n y British * « n d Americans and had g o o d opportunity to practice English. Finally on the 15th of August. 1945, news of the Japanese surrender came. Johan was ■* /teleosed and joined his mother in Batavia, w h o had just received news about ^^his father w h o had been held prisoner in Manchuria. In October his father was " re u n i t e d with the family. The family went to The H a g u e where Johan entered the Dalton school, eager to m a k e up for the lost schooling. The headmaster ^ ‘ writes that J oh an ’s initiative and v/ide interest m a d e him play a leading part ^ H the Dalton school activities. His ambition is to b e c o m e a surgeon and his fine work in science and general background give evidence that he is e n d o w e d • -.yith special talents along this line. Participating in amateur Theatricals a special hobby and tennis is Johan's sports preference.

• GERDA V A N LEEUWEN Is nineteen years old. H er h o m e Is Overveen. She - - was born in Bandoeng, Java, and whe n she was one year old her parents m o v e d to Holland. A s a child she attended the private elementary school in "Aerdenhout, Bloemendall. Thereafter she passed entrance examinations for the Municipal G y m n a s i u m at Haarlem from which she graduated last June ^/ith a fine record. Dr. C. Spoelder, headmaster, and Dr. A. K. van Overbeek tAare enthusiastic about her chances to study at Flope. Her pastor, Rev. Smlt ^ of the Mennonite church, speaks especially about the long-standing interest l— y G e r d a has had in America and life here. Swimming, hockey, tennis and ridI ’ ing appeal equally to her, but she loves singing and debating for other leisI -* ujre-time activities. O f the several foreign languages which G e r d a has studied I. she speaks English best because of the practice she gets in her home, her ■ ^ ‘’brother, mother and father speaking English fluently. G e r d a is a pre me d ^ ^ ^ ^ d e n t w h o hopes to specialize In pediatrics.

^ ^^ ^ B r e w t o n , Alabama, arouses immediate attention from all H o p e grads w h o ^ f o r years have heard of the fine Christian work carried out In this region. H o p e is proud to have in residence SAMUEL R A NDOLPH LEWIS of Brewton. Samuel c om es from a fine large family and has seven sisters and three j. ^brothers. His mother is a practical nurse. H e attended the O a k G ro ve School for his elementary education while his secondary work was secured at the Southern Normal School. Debate and choir interest Samuel most and *are his chief hobbies. Basketball and indoor baseball claim first interest In the field of sport. His principal. Prof. F. M . Guilliams, classifies Samuel as an outstanding student. H e hopes to m a k e medicine or dentistry his career and surely his work in Hope's science department will prepare him H ^nagnificently for his chosen profession.

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• Twenty-six-year-old W O L F G A N G KIEL1CH was born in Batavia, Java, fthere his father was director of a factory. H e attended primary and sec^ . ♦ O n d a r y schools in Batavia and was sent to Holland in 1939, where ne entered the Colonial School for Agriculture in Deventer. W h e n the Ger m a n s invaded H the Netherlands, Kielich's father was unable to send him m o n e y from Batavia ’ "and consequently it was necessary to suspend his studies and g o to work. ■ vWolfgang accepted a position as assistant to the director of a hotel at Zondvoori where he spent all his spare time studying his greatest hobby, + writing. In 1941 he was forced to "dive-under” or hide from the G er m a n s * w h o were already c om me n ci ng their slave-labor roundups. Determined to join the Dutch arm y forces training in England, Kielich crossed the Belgium and French borders intending to m ake contact with an underground group ^ that helped escapees cross the Spanish border. It developed that the Ger- jmans had arrested these underground workers and W o l f g a n g was forced to ■ return to Fiolland and g o into hiding. W i t h the end of hostilities he took a ^ 4ob as an editor of Panorama, one of the leading illustrated magazines in the ^^[etherlands. During the last year he has written several radio plays and i H ^ B p e a r e d as commentator on Netherlands East Indies. Mr. Kielich's academic ^ ^ ^ . o r d is above average, although his advanced college study was interrupted. ' His sports interest is swimming and water polo, while hobbies are photog­ rap hy , literature and lecturing. H e is the youngest child In the family of two sisters and one brother. H e married In 1946 end his wife hopes to join him. ^ % A S f young journalist he wishes to study the American press system and learn to write and to speak the English language.

• A I'asident of the famous Dutch university town of Loicfen, JOHANNES^ PETRUS KLAASSEN is the son of a woll known merchant. Johannes, or Hons,

as his schoolmates call him, is nineteen and lived in Loiden illI his life attend. ing neighborhood schools, in Holland it is customary for each high school T v class to choose a representative as a link between teachers and students. For. the last two years Hans was elected to this coveted position. Since the] liberation of his country he has been corresponding with boys and girlsj the United Stales, Great Britain, South Africa and Switzerland, (earning m n l ^ about the language, customs and points of view of the youth in these coun­ 5un-^^l tries. Like most boys in Holland, Hans loves to swim and received his certifi­ cate during elementary school days. H e has been a m e m b e r of the rowing >•— club four years. Hans' ambition is to b e c o m e a physician. ' *

• A second graduate from Southern Normal School in the person of PAULINE HENDRIETH has matriculated at Hope. Pauline also hails from Brewiorrt

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Alabama. Her father, Mr, E. C, Hendrieth, is e n g ag e d in farming. Pauline's^ mother passed a w a y some time ago. She has seven sisters and . four brothers. . . . . Intensely interested in music, Pauline sang in the choir at Southern Normal and took part in school dramatics. O f all the sports she likes basketball best of all. The Rev. A n d r e w Branche. well-known in Reformed Church circles* sponsored Miss Hendrieth's study at H o p e and rates her as an exceptional student. Pauline wants to study dietetics and major in h o m e economics. She ^ is also weighing the possibility of a secretarial course. Pauline is making, m a n y friends on Hope's c a m pu s and her experience here will be a rich one.

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• Twenty-year-old ALBERT NUST is the son of a clerk and was born in Zaandam, a town on the Zaon river a few miles northwest of the great city of A msterdam. Albert is the oldest child and has two sisters a g e d 16 and 17.“ W h e n Albert was six years old he entered a Boarding School where he remained until his thirteenth birlhday when he was admitted to the Leyderi G r a m m a r School. As tie describes his school experiences he soon found hewas not interested very m uc h In mathematics and science subjects and chose a classical course. His great interest in languages led him to choose a goal as an ^ English teacher. Albert's interests include aeronautics, films and classical music. ■ Beethoven is his favorite, H e is a m e m b e r of the Christian Reformed Churchr T of Leyden where his pastor, Rev. Dronkert, speaks most highly of the lad's J conscientious attention to religious duties and his ardour for an assigned tas kf ^

• CORNELIS MEYER was b o m in Den Helder, the Dutch Annapolis, ni

leen years ago. His father, an officer in the Royal Netherlands Navy, w h o n o w retired, had hoped that his son might follow in his footsteps. Actually ally l l this was the ambition of young Cornelis until he was rejected after examina­ 1 tion due to poor eyesight. Although greatly disappointed, he has now deter­ ter- Tl mined to realize ihe career of hi$ second choice, to b e c o m e a civil engineer.. jer.^. ill For s om e time n o w the family has lived in the beautiful suburban town >wr j Rijswijk and Cornelis has attended the Free Christian Lyc eu m in The Hague* "lft* < 1 Y o u n g M ey er m a d e m a n y friends a m o n g the American service m e n w h o 4 helped liberate Holland and their discussions greatly aroused his determina­ tion to study in America. Kees likes football, hockey and sailing, while bridge and chess furnish indoor relaxation.

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• MIA BACKER, w h o is seventeen, lives in Voorburg, a lovely suburban area* of The Hague. She was born in Soerabaja, Java, but m o v e d to Holland at the age of four. H e r father, Mr. J. W , F. Backer, is Deputy Director Genera'! of Civil Aviation in The Netherlands government. Mia has been enrolled in1** the Netherlands Lyc eu m at The H a g u e where she finished tier written examina­ tion last June with a g o o d result. She intends to b e c o m e a doctor and feeL; that in America she will learn m a n y n ew clinical techniques developed during the war. Mia isf f o n d of s w i m - _ m i n g , s a i11n ^'i tennis, and figure* skating. She has been o m e m b e r ^ of her s c h o o l ’s rowing a nd< \ h oc ke y clubs. G r e a t l y inter*#' e s t e d in m u y ^ ^ ^ she likes c o n c ^ ^ H Q j or the radio ana. has p l o y e d the j violin since she^"1^ was eight years ; old, although s h # ^ prefers the piano.

The President's Page ROLL OF HOFF COLLEGE STUDENTS

THE BUILDING PROGRAM

1st Semester 1947 - 1948 Seniors _ _ _ _ _ _ _

77

63 6s

140

Juniors __ _ 147 S o p h o m o r e s ___ .342

120

215 462

Freshmen ____

250

1 34

384

Specials______ _ 10 7 Veterans Institute

3 0

13 7

833

388

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G E O G R A P H I C A L DISTRIBUTION O f the above total 503 are veterans of Wo rk ! W a r II, indiuling 1 l women, w h o saw service in the last war. E x a m ­ inations of the student records show wide geographical distribution. Michigan has the greatest number with 729, N e w York State claims second place with 168. Other states and countries follow: N e w Jersey, 95; Illinois, 89; Wisconsin, 36; Iowa, 23; Ohio, 14; Indiana, 9; Penn­ sylvania, 6; California. 4; Connecticut, 4; South Dakota, 4; Alabama, 2 ; Florida, 2 ; Massachusetts, 2; Montana, 2; Texas, 2; Colorado, 1; Missouri, 1; Wa sh ing­ ton, 1; Netherlands, 17; Iraq, 6; South India, 2; Canada, l ; China, 1.

T h e most significant event arising from the meeting of the Board of Trustees held on Thursday, October 30, 1947, concerns the expansion of facilities on the College campus. Four major buildings have been scheduled for construction as soon as possible. T h e w o m e n ’s dormitory and the cen­ tral heating plant arc to be built immediately. These are to be followed by a g y m n a s i u m and a library. Mr. Ralph R. Calder of Detroit has been en­ gaged as architect and with h i m will be associated Mr. Victor Thebaud, the designer of the science building. Plans and specifications are being pre­ pared. T h e Owen - A m e s - K i m b a l l C o m p a n y of G r a n d Rapids will c o m m e n c e construction in the near future. T h e location of the Dormitory is the immediate problem n o w facing the Building and the Executive Committees of the Board. T o the dismay of the president and his family, sentiment seems to be crystallizing in favor of razing the presidential h o m e to m a k e r o o m for placing the n e w dormitory directly east of Voorhees Hall. T h e desirability of housing all college w o m e n in these two buildings adjacent to each other is apparent to everyone. T h e entire expansion program, in­ cluding the four n e w structures and the remodeling of Graves-Winants into a student union building and Carnegie into an auditorium for dramatics, will be achieved at a cost of from one and one-half to two million dollars.

THE CENTENNIAL CLUB Enrollment in the H o p e College Centennial Club, which w a s launched at the A l u m n i Banquet in June, is off to a g o o d start. A t present the m e m ­ bership in the Club is as follows: E n it.)llees (under S I 0 0 ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 123 32 Initiates (S100-S499) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Associates (#5 00-$999) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 2 Fellows ($1000 or more) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ D E N O MI N A T ION AI. DI ST R1B U TIO N T o Mrs. Margaret T r o m p e n Beuker goes the distinction of being the first T h e Reformed church is represented to reach the Degree of Initiate. T h e Citation of Fellow goes to both Mr. by 744. Other denominations as follows: Christian Reformed, 92; Methodist, 82; George Pelgrim, T6, and Mrs. Eve Lcenhouts Pelgrim, ’17, of Holland. Presbyterian, 77; Baptist, 29; Congrega­ T h e total a m o u n t in cash and pledges to date is $13,193.75, contributed tional, 28; Lutheran, 19; Episcopal. 18; by 158 persons. Catholic, 16; Hervormde, 7; Christian, This morning's mail brought in a check for $200 from a missionary and 5; Evangelical, 5; Christian Science, 3; his wife, mailed by t h e m from N e w Y o r k on the eve of sailing for their Nazarene, 3; Unspecified, 48; Others, 32 ; held of work. Such devotion to all that is encompassed in the n a m e of Undenominational, 13. H O P E spells success and fulfillment of worthy expectations. Fired by such ----- • ----zeal five thousand readers of the A l u m n i Magazine can and will build the greater Hope. Y o u need not wait until you can send a one-hundred, fiveAppointment hundred or thousand dollar check. T w o individuals are sending in payments President Irwin J. Lubbers has the dis­ of five dollars per month. A tribute of "special distinction" must here be paid to the Science C h a p ­ tinction of being selected inspector of ter of the A l u m n i Association. Already 106 of their n u m b e r have sent in colleges and universities for the North Central Association of Colleges and Sec­ contributions to the s u m of $6,692.50. and pledges, on which payments are coming in regularly, bring the total to $9,762.50. ondary Schools. This honor is bestowed upon only a few college administrators and is a well-deserved recognition of Dr. Lubbers standing in educational circles.

N e w Faculty Mem b e r s A n expanding student body and col­ lege plant requires an increased faculty. This year 13 n e w full-time m e m bers have been added to the stalf. Mr. E. Wilbur Boot has joined the English Department as an instructor in freshman composition and sophomore literature. Mr. Boot is the son of the Rev. Harry P. Boot, D.D., distinguished missionary to China in the Reformed Church. Wilbur Boot attended Shanghai American High School and H o l ­ land High. It was only natural for h i m to attend H o p e where he received his A. B. in 1941 and his M . A. from the Univers­ ity of Michigan in 1947. Mr. Boot and his wile, the former Mary Boleina, Ml, have one son, Joel Raymond, 1 l months old. A d d e d to the Department of G e r m a n as an associate professor is Dr. Ernest Ellert. Dr. Elert was graduated from Ami)erst, Massachusetts College in 1.93” , studied at Margberg and Kiel Universities in G e r m a n y and took his M . A. degree at Columbia University in 1940. H e has served as instructor at the University of Michigan and the University of W i s c o n ­ sin and was associate professor tor one year at Lafayette College. T h e University of North Carolina awarded him his Ph. D. in 1947, his thesis title being, "The Etymology and Semantic Development of W o r d s of Family Relationship in the Germanic Language” . Mrs. Ellert is the former Lois Vander Meulen, w h o was graduated in 1936. T h e Ellerts have a son, David, w h o is 10 months old. A n innovation this year is the estab­ lishment of an Art Department, headed by Mr. Dirk Gringhuis, a native of Gra n d Rapids. Mr. Gringhuis is a gradu­ ate of the American A c a d e m y of Art in Chicago and the Gra n d Central Art School of N e w Y o r k City. His paintings have been exhibited at the Gra n d Rapids Art Gallery and in the Scarab Club in Detroit where he was the youngest m e m ­ ber. Mr. Gringhuis’ commercial work has been particularly in the field of writ­ ing and illustrating of juvenile books. His latest is H o p e Haven, an illustrated book for children about the early history of the Dutch in Western Michigan. Miss Alice Lammers, a resident of Pella. Iowa, w h o was graduated from Hope, has been appointed assistant librarian with the rank of associateprofessor. Miss L a m m e r s was granted a degree from the University of Wisconsin Library School and has studied advanced

library science at the Universities of Chicago and Michigan. Before coming to H o p e she served Central College, in Pella, as librarian. T h e M u s ic D e p a rtm e n t has been strengthened by the addition of Miss Hazel Paalman. Grand Rapids, and Mr. Morrett Rider, a new-comer from Penn­ sylvania. Miss Paalman is very well k n o w n throughout the state. She was granted her B. Mus. degree at H o p e in 1931 and her A. B. the following year. She studied at W a y n e University and the Liniversify of Michigan, earning her Master degree at the University in 1933. She is a m e m b e r of Sigma Alpha Iota, national w o m a n ’s fraternity. She taught for two years in Grand Rapids and was with the Detroit school system for nineyears. In Detroit she gained an outstand­ ing reputation as a church soloist and as a m e m b e r of the Michigan Opera C o m ­ pany. W i t h tliis company she sang a support­ ing role in La Traviata in 1943. Miss Paal­ m a n comes to the music department as associate professor and is teaching classes in ear training and sight singing. Miss Paalman is directing the H o p e Church choir this season as well as filling engagements for various clubs. Mr. Rider, an associate pro lessor in the Music school, teaches classes in string and wind instruments as well as organ­ izing and directing an orchestra and band. Mr. Rider attended elementary schools at Camphill, Pennsylvania, graduated from Reading, Pennsylvania, High School. After that he studied at the Universities of Pennsylvania and Michigan from which he received his B. Mus. and M. Mus. degrees. Mr. Rider taught privately for several years and has been a m e m b e r of several professional music organiza­ tions performing throughout Michigan, O h i o and Pennsylvania. A s a m e m b e r of the Music Educators National C o n ­ ference, Mr. Rider has been active on seve ra 1 c o m m ittees. Leslie Vander Ploeg has been appointed associate professor of Chemistry. H e attended elementary and high schools in Chicago and was graduated from H o p e in 1923. Ohio State University granted h i m an M . S. For twenty years Mr. Vander Ploeg headed the chemistry de­ partment ol Ottawa Hills High School in Gra n d Rapids and last year taught in the Junior College. In Grand Rapids Mr. Vander Ploeg was active in the affairs

of Bethany Reformed Church, of which he was a member. H e served as Sunday School Superintendent and on the con­ sistory as a deacon and an elder. Mr. Vander Ploeg has long been interested in athletics and served as faculty manager of athletics at Ottawa and at Junior College. H e is a m e m b e r of the Athletic Committee at H o p e where his long experi­ ence will be of great value. Mr. and Mrs. V a n tier Ploeg have a daughter, Ruth Elaine, w h o is a freshman student at H o p e this year. T h e Rev. Henry V o o g d comes as associate professor of Sociology. A resi­ dent of Muskegon, Dr. V o o g d attentled M u s k e g o n schools anti took his A. B. degree Irom H o p e College in 1941. H e continued his studies at Western T h e o ­ logical Seminary which granted him a B. D. tiegree in 1944. After three years additional study at Princeton Theological Seminary, Rev. V o o g d received his Tli. D. degree, his thesis title being " A Critical and (Comparative Study of the O l d Latin Texts of the First Book of Samuel” . While studing at Princeton he taught a course in "Old Testament History, an Introduction.” Dr. and Mr. V o o g d have a year old daughter, Janice Ruth. Miss Irene W a d e of M u s k e g o n has joined the Speech Department where she will coach the w o m e n s debating team and teach classes in speech. Miss W a d e was a student at H o p e College but received her B. A. degree from Michigan State College in 1943 and her Masters degree from that institution in 1916. A t Michi­ gan State Miss W a d e was a m e m b e r of the varsity debating team and the Victory Speakers Bureau. She was a m e m b e r of Pi K a p p a Delta honorary speech and cl)airman ol the Point Dimitation Board. F r o m 1943 to 1943 she taught speech and debate at Traverse (City H i g h School and from 1943 to 1947 served as an instructor at Michigan Stale (College. (Continued on Page 24)

Illustrations on Page 8. Top row: Henry Ten Hoor, Albert Lam pen and Wilbur Boot.— Morrett Bidet— Ernest Ellert, Miss Jantina Hoilentan and Robert Cavanaugh. Center group: Dirk Gringhuis.— Mar­ garet Randalls.— Henry Voogd, Miss Alice Lammers.— Eugene Oosterhaven, Lester Vander Ploeg and Dwight Yniema.— Mrs. Ivan Dykstra and John Yzenbaard. Bottom row: Cornelius Vander Meu­ len, Adrian Klaasen and Charles Drew.— Lars Grangberg.— Miss Irene Wade, Mrs. W. Curtis Snow and Miss Hazel Paalman.

The Albertus C. Van Raalte Homestead T h e Albertus Christiaan V a n Raalte Homestead, one of the finest gifts m a d e to the college in recent years was accept­ ed in September by President Lubbers and the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. D o n o r of the property is Mr. William B. Herd mans, prominent G r a n d Rapids business executive and head of the large publishing company which bears his name. Mr. Herd mans, a m e m b e r of the La Grave A v e n u e Christian Reformed Church, is k n o w n widely in both the Christian Reformed and R e ­ formed Church for the abundance of excellent Christian literature published by his firm for m a n y years. Mr. Herd mans purchased the property last February. H e generously deeded it to the college believing the original h o m e of the leader of the Holland, Michigan colony and the founder of H o p e should remain in college hands. T h e property is located two blocks east of the college campus on Fairbanks Avenue. Besides the large house, there is approximately seven and one-half acres of land extending between 9th and 11th Streets and stretching Eastward from Fairbanks Avenue *>S7 feet.

William B. Herdmans

Tlie brick h o m e with sweeping porches on front and south side contains twentyone rooms. T h e present structure was literally "built around” Rev. van Raalte’s original h o m e erected a hundred years ago. T h e first house was a square three story structure with Rev. van Raalte’s study on the top floor. T h e cellar floor

of the original h o m e is solid cherry wood, planks U'2-2 inches thick and 12-14 inches wide. A tunnel leads from this basement r o o m to the old carriage house or barn. There are no less than three living rooms and eight bedrooms in the building. A sweeping stairway in beauti­ ful cherry w o o d was said to be a particu­ lar source of pride to Rev. van Raalte. Formal acceptance of the gift took place on September 23rd w h e n a dinner was given in Mr. Herd m a n s ’ honor by President Lubbers and the Executive Board including Titus Hager, Rev. John A. Dykstra, ’09. Rev. Jacob Prins, ’24, Dr. P. J. Kriekaard and Dr. W y n a n d Wickers, ’09. T h e Board has m a d e no final decision on the use of the home, but consideration is being given to the possibility' of fur­ nishing it as a guest house for visiting friends of the college. N o doubt the land will provide a fine location for a college athletic field, thus allowing for building expansion on the present campus site. All alumni will rejoice in this timely acquisition. H o p e ’s growth is facilitated through Mr. Eerdmans’ generosity. W e salute you, Mr. Eerdmans!

Faculty Reports REPORT O N NETHERLANDS When Van RaaJte planted his colony of Dutch emigrants on the shores of Western Michigan, he visualized a college that would become the anchor of hope for his venture. That was a hundred years ago. How happy Van Raalte would havc been had he been able to see the part that his college took in the Centennial Celebration of his early migration, and how he would have given thanks to God that his dream had become a reality. As a consecrated, spiritual leader he had a faith in the future that has not been put to shame. The delegation in 1847 at the end of a long, hazardous, ocean Journey wandered about in the woods of Michigan seeking for a shelter; in 1947 a giant Lockheed Constellation of the Royal Dutch Airlines carried the party to Michi­ gan in 20 hours and here they were received in the spacious halls ol the beautiful Memorial Chapel. A four dayprogram of celebration, involving all the townspeople of Holland, had been planned by the Commission in coopera­ tion with the director of the Netherlands Information Bureau, our own Willard Wichers. While these guests were being entertained in Holland, Michigan, another delegation was being royally entertained by the Dutch Government in the Nether­ lands. And Hope was present there also. The college was asked by the Centen­ nial Comission of Holland to conduct a nation-wide essay contest for high school students and for college students. The six first prizes were a trip to the Nether­ lands for six weeks as guests ol the Royal Dutch Airlines, the Dutch Government, and the Holland-American Steamship Lines. Headquarters for the contest were set up in the English office on the second floor of Van Raalte Hall. From here Hope College made contact with 33,000 schools throughout the country by means of a poster announcement, and here it was that the essays were received, indexed, and collected for judging. The English staff, the Seminary faculty, the local chapter of the American Association of University women, several local ministers, all who were regarded as able judges, were drafted into the service of judging. And then, to top it all, the National Education Association appointed the Chairman of the English Department to be the leader of the party of six happy winners. For four weeks the party was shown the best entertainment the Netherlands

Prof. Clarence De Graaj

could offer. Official dinners, receptions, conducted tours, special performances, press conferences, radio broadcasts, were the order of the day. The magic word "Essay winners from Holland, Michigan" opened every door. Frequently Hope was given more than her share of newspaper publicity because the reporters often con­ cluded that, since the leader of the party came from Hope College, the students under his guidance must also be from Hope. I couldn’t always anticipate this error and after it was in the papers it was too late to make corrections. The land of our forefathers is making an heroic attempt to rise above the devasta­ tion wrought by an army of occupation and by the heavy cross-fire of contending armies. It is facing the struggle with the same grim determination that has brought it through time and again in its long history. There is still the same hardness of character that faces struggle without flinching. What can be done by human means is being (.lone in a quiet, deter­ mined manner. Each province is trying to out-do the other in the rebuilding of homes, churches, railway stations, bridges, highways and parks. We became the envy of all true Netherlanders when our party was received by Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard aboard the Royal yacht, the PIET HEIN. Here it was that the name Hope College struck a very familiar chord. To think that the same college that had conferred an honorary degree on the Princess in Michigan in 1941 was now represented in this party of American guests! All the memories of a delightful stay at Hope College came back to mind for the Prince and the Princess. They had both been ll

in such good spirits because the Prince joined the Princess in Holland, Michigan in a surprise visit made from England after long months of separation. And now how vividly they could recall all the little details and some of the persons they had met. The Prince apologized to think that a man from Hope College had come aboard his ship and he hadn’t even recognized him. What hearty greetings were sent back to all the Hope College people and the citizens of Holland when we left the yacht. The whole tour was a tour of good will. The exchange between Hope Col­ lege and the schools of the Netherlands has just begun. Today seventeen Dutch boys and girls are studying on our campus as guests of Hope College. The time will come when students from Hope shall go to the Netherlands and Van Raalte’s flight to Michigan will become a twoway passage. Clarence De Graaf, Head, English Department. MRS. HAROLD F# BRINIG NAMED At the annual election to the Board Mrs. Harold F. Brinig of New' York City was named. Mrs. Brinig is President of the Women’s Board of Domestic Missions of the Reformed Church and widely known for her varied activities. Mary Brinig was graduated from Simmons College, Boston, in 1920 as a science major with a B. S. degree. She taught one year at Revere, Massachusetts, High School before being appointed an instructor in the Department of Education at Simmons College, a position she filled until her marriage to Mr. Brinig in 1924. For seven year Mrs. Brinig was a volunteer Social Worker for the Morale Court of Pittsburgh. For many years she worked with delinquents in the Childrens Court of New York in her capacity as a member of the Board of Directors of the Big Sisters Organization. She is a former chairman of the Kentucky Mount­ ain Work and served effectively on the Migrant Committee of the Home Missions Council. Mrs. Brinig, a member of Marble Collegiate Church in New York Cjty, directs the Young Peoples Activities and the Young Married Group. Her greatest enthusiasm is this group of 300 young adults from 20 to 33 years of age who attend the Young Adult activities at Marble Church. There is an "open house" social program every Thursday night with an average attendance of 230 and a spiritual program following a Fellowship supper every Sunday night with an average attendance of 150. Hope College may well be proud to have Mrs. Brinig as a trustee and there is little doubt her unique background and rich experiences give promise of real service to the institution we love!

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On The Campus About twenty years ago he visited the United States for the first time, enrolling in the graduate school of the University of Pennsylvania. S o m e difficulty was experienced by Dr. Zsiros in obtaining a passport, for his application was thrice denied. Dr. Zsiros' wife and small son travelled with h i m to Holland. Hope's curriculum will be greatly enriched by the brilliant theologian and teacher. Through its m a n y sons and daughters H o p e college sends its influence to all parts of the globe. Here the culture ol another nation m a y be introduced to faculty and students alike. W e anticipate Dr. Zsiros' lectures and wish him every good thing during his residence at Hope. ------- o-------

Dr. Joseph Zsiros

HOPE GOES INTERNATIONAL T h e April issue of T h e Alumni M a g a ­ zine reported the "adoption” of Sarospatack. Hungry, College by students and faculty of Hope. Several hundred dollars were raised and hundreds ol garments shipped overseas to alleviate war-time shortages. N o w the bonds between this outpost of Reformed faith and H o p e will be strengthened through the appointment of Dr. Joseph Zsiros as visiting pro lessor at Hope. Announcement oi Dr. Zsiros selection was m a d e by the college pastor, Rev. M . Eugene Osterhaven, whose initia­ tive some months ago resulted in the contacts between H o p e and Sarospatak. Dr. Zsiros is professor of Old Testa­ ment at Sarospatak and will lecture in the Bible Department. A specialist in the study of the Sumerian and Akkadian languages and cultures. Dr. Zsiros is internationally k n o w n in his profession.

M I S S S C H U P P E R T A T U. O F M . "Where's Milly?”, tjneried dozens of students during the opening days of school. Truly. Milly, k n o w n to hundreds of students during the eleven odd years she has served the college, was being missed. But Mildred Schuppert, ’si. was off to n e w accomplishments. Granted a leave ol absence from the college. Miss Schuppert is enrolled in the Library School of the University ol Michigan where she will study library science. She will return to H o p e as a m e m b e r of the library staff next fall. Miss Schuppert is a native of W a u p u n , Wisconsin and was organist of the First Reformed Church of W a u p u n in the 1926-27 season. During her school days Milly served on m a n y student committees with the cjuiet efficiency and dignity characterizing her later career. She liked Holland and her family m o v e d here in 1932. O f all her student interests, none

Early arrivals swap tales of summer experience. I n packing and settling can wait!

Miss Mildred Schuppert

was dearer to Milly than her music. She was a m e m b e r and president of the Chapel choir and avidly studied organ under that great teacher W . Curtis Snow, to w h o m Milly accredits all her musical achievement. F r o m 1938 to 19-15 Miss Schuppert served as secretary to former President Wichers and during the last two years was the college cashier. For the ten year period from 1932-42, Milly was oganist at Central Park Reformed Church. For the last five years she has been organist at Third Reformed Church. Whi l e Mildred’s first love is definitely music, her hobby for m a n y years can be appreciated most by H o p e ’s alumni w h o m Milly has served in dozens of ways as secretary of the Association. T h e very best of everything to Milly is a hearty alumni wish!

O h Professor, may l enroll in W 5 instead of 141! Faculty members spend patient hours counselling students.

On The Campus

The Rev. Riclwrd, '22. duel Mrs. Mocker in­ troduce son, Glenn Allan, to Hope's campus.

FOOTBALL

O n the evening of N o v e m b e r 8th, in a blasting gale and showers of water the 19 t7 H o p e football team w o u n d u p its season. T h e final g u n blew a w a y with the breeze and the scoreboard read. H o p e | 6, Adrian 0. T h e Bulldogs had been tough in their last game, and the D u t c h ­ m e n h ad a time ot it, but the record books reveal the final outcome. So once again the V an de rb us h coached men, us­ ing the deceptive ”T ” formation decep­ tive ty, ended a successful season. T h e tough M I A A conierence race also ended that billowy evening, with a surprise. M ighty Hillsdale w as tied by A l m a in its final contest, thus giving t h e m onlv a tie for the championship spot. K a l a m a ­ zoo, tied by the D u t c h m e n October 25th in a beautiful H o m e c o m i n g contest, and

the following w e e k by Hillsdale, also tied for top honors. So H o p e took third spot, behind the Hornets anti Dates. T h e total season’s results w as five w on, two lost, o ne tied. T h e D u t c h garnered 103 points, to 6 7 for their opponents. Threem e m b e r s of the scjuad m a d e the M I A A Hall of Fame, the all-conierence team. T h e y are N ick Yonker, S o p h o m o r e quar­ terback, a u na ni mo us choice for the sec­ o n d year, also voted most valuable m e m ­ ber of team; Len Dick, Junior guard, and (’lair D e Mull, S o p h o m o r e end. Sev­ eral D u t c h players m a d e the Second team and H onorable mention. In the opening g a m e of the season the V a n d e r b u s h coached scjuad trekked to Big Rapids to battle Ferris Institute. T h e boys w ere set back, 7-6, in a decided ujv set. T h e D ut ch scored their t o u c h d o w n in the first quarter on a quarterback sneak, by N ick Yonker. Ferris scored in the third quarter o n a pass play. Returning to Holland the boys were put through the paces by a determined coach, and the following week-end soundly lashed G r a n d Rapids Junior C o l ­ lege, ld-7. T h e O r a n g e and Blue scored in the second quarter w h e n B o b Finery w ent off tackle a nd D ick Higgs c o n ­ verted. In the third quarter the Jay sees scored on a reverse and the kick w ras good, knotting the count. Fdciie Lever­ etto scampered 20 yards to score the w i n ­ ning t o u c h d o w n a nd H i g g s converted.

O n Oct. -i, the D u t c h m e n met the coch a m pion M I A A club, Hillsdale, and ab­ sorbed a 21-1 i lacing. B o b Hmcry m a d e both Dutch scores, while W a r d and Y o u n g teamed up to provide the margin of victory for the Dales. 00 R A Y M O N D L. SMITH, >28 H o p e College is proud of these loyal sons w h o have distinguished themselves in the legal profession. Both have been honored often— but on January 1st each was promoted again — R a y m o n d Smith became judge of the twentieth cir­ cuit comprising Allegan and Ottawa counties while Cornelius Vander Meulen became Municipal Judge of the city of Holland, a post held by Mr. Smith until his election to the circuit bench. Cornelius Vander Meulen scarcely needs introduction to H o p e ’s alumni group for he has been active in alumni affairs and frequently has addressed alumni reunions. After graduation from H o p e he attended the University of Michigan L a w School, taking his degree in 1903. H e soon became one of the prominent young attorneys in the state and was renowned for the brilliance ot his pleas before the bench. In 1912 he was elected City Attorney of Holland. F r o m 1913 to 1920 Mr. Vander Meulen served the D e Free C o m p a n y as attorney and director. This business association gave h i m a valuable background for the position as cashier of the First StateB a n k of Holland during the difficult de­ pression days of 1931-36. Later Mr. Vander Meulen was appointed receiver for this bank and ultimately he adm i n ­ istered receiverships for both Holland banks. During the war years he was an active m e m b e r of the Advisory C o m m i t ­ tee of the Selective Service Board and the Appeal Board of the same agency. At war’s end Mr. Vander Meulen was appointed Veteran's Counselor and has given personal attention to the problems of several thousands of these young men. Space does not allow full description of Mr. Vander M e u J e n ’s career but cer­ tainly his professional career is matched by a great service to the community. Years ago he saw the value in preserving examples of Holland’s rich heritage and was active in organizing the Netherlands Pioneer and Historical Foundation and founding the Netherlands M u s e u m some ten years ago. H e has served as treasurer of the Foundation and the M u s e u m since their inception. In this position, Mr. Vander Meulen took an active part in planning for the Centennial of the Dutch settlements in Western Michigan. Son of a minister and grandson of the be­ loved Rev. Cornelius Vander Meulen, spiritual leader of the Zeeland, Michigan,

colony, Neil Vander Meulen had a keen interest and knowledge of the develop­ ment of the community. It was only logical that he should be elected presi­ dent of the Holland Centennial C o m ­ mission which completed a program of commemoration in 1947 which has attracted international notice. N o t con­ tent to look at the past, Mr. Vander Meulen has insisted the Centennial should m a k e a sound contribution for the future. T o implement this objective the Commission adopted W o o d r o w W i l ­ son's statement, "The present is the lens through which the past is projected upon the future.'’ Neil Vander Meulen ever looks ahead to n e w fields of activity in his avid determination to serve his fellowmen. Presently Mr. V a n tier Meulen is taking time to teach a course in Person­ nel Administration in the Business D e ­ partment at Hope. H e is a m e m b e r of m a n y clubs, a m o n g them the Holland Rotary Club, Social Progress Club, Century Club and others. H e served the Holland C o m m u n i t y Chest as secretary and as president. Mr. Vander Meulen is a m e m b e r of H o p e Reformed

Church. T h e Vander M e u l e n ’s have two children, Jack, '33, an architect in Chicago, and Lois, '36, w h o is married to Prof Ernest Ellert, associate professor in the Department of G e r m a n at the college. T h e Ellert’s young son has quite captivat­ ed grandfather — Judge-elect Vander Meulen and has become his n u m b e r one hobby. R a y m o n d Smith is bound to follow Mr. Vander Meulen's pattern in making an illustrious record— as a matter of fact for a young fellow of 40 Ray has packed a lot into his o w n career. W h e n he assumed his circuit court judge’s duties on January l, he became one of the youngest m e n in the nation to occupy this post. As a matter of fact in the campaign for the post his opponent m a d e in issue of his youth, to which Ray good-naturedly count­ ered w4th the claim that the other m a n was too old. Judge Smith literally worked his w a y through college. In his high school days he clerked in a store and while at H o p e he drove a taxi, besides holding d o w n several odd jobs. Even w h e n he entered the university he worked. A modest chap. Smith was popular with classmates and m a d e a brilliant record on the collegedebating squads. Perhaps this sharpened his interest in a legal career, although Ray recalls that he and John Mulder, ’28, today a suc­ cessful lawyer in Chicago, suddenly de(Continued on Pugc 24)

Judge Raymond L. Smith, '28, hands gate! of Holland's Municipal Court to judge-elect Cornelius Vander Meulen, '00.

The Educational Situation In Germany incalculable. At Frankfurt alone over 500,000 books were lost in air raids or during evacuation. D e m i l i t a r i z a t i o n is one of the major objectives of the Military Government in Germany. All efforts are being m a d e to prevent the rebirth of military might. A s a part of the demilitarization program, G e r m a n y is being de-industrialized, but not pastoralized to the extremes recom­ m e n d e d by the M o r g e n than agrarian plan. T h e schools are no longer cogs in a military machine. Und e r strict surveil­ lance the universities of G e r m a n y will no longer m a k e "her scholars the intellectual bodyguard of her warlike rulers".

Dr. Chris A. De Young, '20 Dean, Illinois State Normal University

Editor's Note: Dr. D e Y o u n g s[>ent sere ml weeks in G e r m a n ) during late spring on a special mission as an educa­ tional consultant appointed hy the United States W a r Department. A nationally rec­ ognized figure itt the educational u urld. Dr. D e Y o u n g is one of the few A m e r i ­ cans privileged to study conditions of post-war Germany. W e are grateful to Dr. D e Y o u n g for contributing this timely article which is a concern of eiery American. Tod a y G e r m a n education, which is moving forward with glacial slowness, is subject to m a n y negative and positive pressures. T h e negative program contains several factors commencing with the prefix "de” : (1) years in the N a v y and is employed in the cost department of the General Electric Co.

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Jean Mculendyke, Donald Schreimer, E d n a M a c V a n Tatenhovc and M a r y Y o u n g ; with Paul V a n Dort in suburban Comstock. Edith H e r kin and Elaine Meeuscn have gone to the Middleville schools, Arthur Anderson to W a y n e , Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Boer m a n and John B u u rsma to Hopkins, A n n Fikse to H u d sonville, Glenna Gore to Kingsley, John N o r m a n T i m m c r to Mus k e g o n and John V a n Oevcrcn to Greenville. Gertrude Maassen, n o w Mrs. Delbert Vander Haar, and Mrs. Dorothy Dorsch are living in Holland and as far as w c k n o w they arc not teaching. M a r y Blair Bennett is sec­ retary to Rev. Marion D c Velder in the United Advance project. Rhea V a n Heest is continuing her study at the R e ­ formed Bible Institute in Gra n d Rapids. Russell D e Velte, Vivian Dykema, and Preston Stcgcnga arc graduate students at the University of Michigan. Several are teaching in other states: Euella Pyle in Paterson, N e w Jersey. Ncliemae Ritsem a in Hercher, Ilinois, and Phyllis Voss in Dalton, Illinois. Robert Strabbing is in the Holland Township School, while A r ­ thur T i m m c r works in a bank in Cali­ fornia.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER Editor's Note: The lack, of space in the last issue of The Alumni Magazine necessitated our holding the Treasurer's annual report until this time.

1943 - - 1 9 4 6 Receipts Brought forward from last year_$386.96 Sale of 1946 banc|uct tickets_ _ _ 237.23 Alumni ikies_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 121.30 $763.71

Disbursements String ensemble at banquet_ _ _ _ $ 21.00 Ladies of 4th Ref. Church for m e a l s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 406.00 Mr. C. T. Tsai_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2V00 Printing_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 13.91 Sound amplification ________ 13.00 Secretary's f e e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 73.00 $333.91 Balance on hand, June 3. ’46 $209.80 Received by college treasurer from 8 a l u m n i _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 361.00 Total in A l u m n i E u n d _ _ _ $770.80 G. Vander Borgh, ’20. Treasurer

A s w e go to press w e are happy to report encouraging progress in President Lubber’s condition. Dr. Lubbers is in a M e n d ota, Illinois, hospital recovering from a broken collar bone and painful bruises suffered N e w Year’s eve w h e n his car was forced from the road and d o w n a 20-foot e m b a n k m e n t by a truck. Presi­ dent Lubbers, with son Don, was return­ ing from Pella, Iowa, w h e n the accident occurred. D o n escaped with minor bruises.

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BASKETBALL Although only five games have been played thus tar it appears that Coach Milton " B u d ” Hinga has another great team which m a y well be a repeater as champion of the M.I.A.A. Coach Hinga lost several stars from last year’s team and admits this year's team is a great and pleasant surprise to him. Paced by speed­ ster D o n Mulder the team has averaged 73 points in each of its five wins. Other boys showing well are " M o o s e ” H o i w e rda, Nick Jonker, " B u d ” Vander W e g e , " H e r k ” Buter, "Ha r v ” Butcr and " D o n ” Bocskool. Scores of games to date are: H o p e 69 Junior College 31 H o p e 83 Adrian 38 H o p e 66 Mich. N o r m a l Coll. 48 H o p e 80 Monmouth 37 H o p e 66 Kalamazoo 45

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There m a y be "something about a soldier that is fine, fine, fine . . .” but there's something about a Hopeite that makes h i m want to be with other Hopeites. At least that’s h o w one would rea­ son it he were to peck in South Hav e n H i g h School, South Haven, Michigan. Last year in the Senior High he would have found Fred N o r 1in, ’36, teaching Physics and Math, Edw i n Grunst, '35, teaching Government, Elaine Bielefeld, ’46, teaching Speech and English, and Clarice Peterson, ’46, History and E n g ­ lish. In the Junior High. Alonzo Wierenga, ’26, would have been found to be the Principal, Lois K o o p m a n , ’44, teach­ ing English, Adrian Slikkers, ’40, teach­ ing M a t h and serving as Assistant Coach, and Dorothy Wcyenburg, '46. teaching English. W h a t inspiration a first year teacher receives upon discovering that some of her co-workers are Hopeites and that the revered n a m e of H o p e College is not foreign to the students’ ears. W h a t an opportunity for advertising! Incidentally — an Alumni Chapter could almost be created in South Haven. Besides the teachers there are Rev. H. Maatman, ’42, pastor of H o p e Reformed Church, and several townspeople from Hope. - Elaine Bielefeld, ’46.

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State chapter. International College of Surgeons. T h e induction ceremony was part of a six-day convocation held at the M e d inah T e m p l e in Chicago. 1923

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Clayton L. Dayton of the class of 1899, attorney at Traverse City Michigan, dieil August 14, 1947. 1897

J. F. V a n Slooten of Los Angeles, California, regretfully missed the 50th anniversary reunion of the class of ’97. At the time Mr. V a n Slooten was in Phil­ adelphia celebrating the 100th anniver­ sary of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance C o m p a n y of which he is a representative. Earlier this year Mr. V a n Slooten had ob­ served the 40th anniversary of his asso­ ciation with Penn Mutual. A native of Holland, Mr. V a n Slooten attended business college and then H o p e and the University of Michigan. W h e n in 1904 V a n Slooten decided to aban­ don the academic field for the insurance industry, he already was well-launched on his career as an educator having served as a superintendent of schools and as a Professor of English. Latin, G e r ­ m a n and Commercial Law. H e worked as a general agent for another company before joining Penn Mutual. For a time he was general agent for the company at Gra n d Rapids and then went to Los Angeles for the company. During Mr. V a n Slooten’s career he and his organi­ zation placed fifty million dollars of bus­

iness. H e had 245 agents on his payroll in 1934, the last year of his General Agency W o r k . Since 1935 he has been associate general agent in Los Angeles. Mr. V a n Slooten has w o n wide recog­ nition throughout the industry. H e holds membership in the National, State and Los Angeles Association of Life U n d e r ­ writers and was a m e m b e r of the c o m ­ mittee which brought the annual conven­ tion of National Underwriters to Los Angeles. Besides this Mr. V a n Slooten has been active in civic affairs and holds membership in m a n y groups. 1898

Dr. John J. Banninga has written the members of the class of 1898 proposing a reunion in June 1948. Dr. Banninga points out that it will be no easy matter for all the m e m bers of that class to get together as they are so widely scattered, but it will be well worth while. T h e geographical distribution of the class ot 1898 is: one in each of these states, Michigan, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, O r e ­ gon, N e w Jersey, (California and Colo­ rado and two in N e w York State. 1915

Dr. Otto V a n der Velde, 15, of H o l ­ land was a m o n g 800 physicians recently received as Associates by the United

Dr. Hen r y Louwsma, ’23, for the past five years professor of chemistry and biology in Northern State Teachers’ col lege, Aberdeen, S.D., has been appointed professor of chemistry in the school of pharmacy at Ferris Institute. H e received his advanced degrees from Massachusetts State College and the University of W i s ­ consin. 1927

Dr. Gerritt E. Winter, '27, of Grand Rapids has been chosen for award of Edward and Susan L o w e fellowship for special post graduate study in his profes­ sion. By the terms of the gift, the m o n e y can be used for post graduate clinical or similar instruction and experience outside G r a n d Rapids, "with a view to increasing ability to render professional, medical or surgical service of the highest order’’. T h e choice for this yearly award is m a d e entirely on the records of the men, with out knowledge of their names, by D e a n A. C. Furstenberg of the University of Michigan medical school, from a m o n g active and highly capable m e m bers of the hospital staff w h o have had less than three years on the senior staff or at least a year on the junior, associate or resident staff. Dr. Winter expects to get his extra training in O.B. 1929

Alumni chat informally at hufjet sapper in Hope Church following Home-coming game on Saturday evening October 2 5 .

Martha V a n Buren, ’29, w h o has been lost by us for s o m e time, has been found. Martha was married in August to Peter Benjamin Harris. H e r n e w address is Post Office 125, Needles, California. 1930

W e in the Alumni office were delight­ ed w h e n Paul Nettinga, '30, called on us. Perhaps all H o p e A l u m n i k n o w Paul or his voice. H e has just completed 10Vi years of singing on the General Mills program, " H y m n s of all Churches.” Y o u probably hear h i m every Thursday even­ ing over W G N from 9:30 to 10:00 sing­ ing with "The Northerners.” H e is also soloist with the Fourth Presbyterian Church choir, Chicago, which church he also serves as deacon. Paul, however, is not the only talented one in his family. Wife, Helen Jensen, was formerly staff organist for Station W L S Chicago. Paul and Helen have two children, Carol Marie, 4, and Paul. Jr., 18 months. They also have a 31-acre dairy farm with 15 head of cattle at Oshkosh. Wisconsin, 180 miles from Chicago.

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Dr. Lester EJlerbrook, '32, teaches pathology at Washington University, Se­ attle. 1933

Mrs. John Wolf, Jr. (Alice Mansen. ’33) of Archer, Iowa, is moving to 902 N . Gra n d Avenue, Charles City, Iowa, where husband John will be running a transit bus service within the city of Charles City. 1935

Camilla E. Warren, '35, D e Boer and son, W a r r e n Richard, have been in Japan with husband C’apt. C. M . D e Boer since March. Capt. D e Boer, formerly assis­ tant postal censor in Tokyo. Japan, has been advanced to the position of assistant | district censor. His work also includes the tele communications, radio, press, pictorial and book censorship. C o m m a n d e r Gerald H. Bonnette, '33, has just received an assignment to the Washington Naval Post where he expects to be for at least four years. His n e w | address is 10 Franklin Street, Annapolis, Maryland. "Bonnie” has been in service since 1939, soon after his graduation from University of Michigan Dental School. W h i l e serving as a dentist in the Pacific Theatre, he was selected as one of a very few dentists by the N a v y to study Oral Surgery at Mayo's. After c o m ­ pletion of that course, he was honored by being assigned to further study in facial surgery at Mayo's. H e completed his work, is n o w a Maxillary Facial Sur­ geon. Bonnie married an A n n Arbor girl. They have two little girls: Gerri Kay, 6, and Pamela, 2. 'Flic family has been with h i m in the Phillipines for 2 years, just returned. Henry B. Kuizenga, ’35, has just taken the position as D e a n of M e n at Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin. After being graduated from Hope, Henry attended Princeton Theological Seminary, was graduated there in 1938, afterward becoming assistant minister and director of religious education at the Prospect Presbyterian Church of Maplewood, N e w Jersey. W h i l e there he continued his study at Princeton and received his mast­ er’s degree in theology in 1940. In the fall of 1940 he entered Yale University ( for graduate study. All resident work and conprehensive examinations have been completed toward his Ph. D. degree.

H e is still working on his doctor's thesis. Henry was a chaplin in the A r m y Air Forces for two and. a half years. For the school year 19-16-47 he was an instructor at Princeton Theological Seminary. Henry is married to Betty A b n e y of Chicago and they have one daughter, two and one half year old Hendrika Jean. John Keene, '33, well-known Ludington lumber dealer, died following an operation at University Hospital, A n n Arbor, on August 26. His wife, Jewel Keene, '34, and daughter Susan have gone to California to spend the winter with Jewel’s mother and sister Betty, '44. Mrs. E. Klaus of San Diego. 1936

Rev. John Vander Mculcn, '36, is ser­ ving the First Presbyterian Church oi Lansing, Michigan. H e and his congre­ gation are undertaking the building ol a n e w church on Capitol Square. 1937

Rcnnetta Shackson, '37, received her M . A . degree at the close of the s u m m e r session at University ot Michigan. W e have interesting details about one of our most ambitious alumnae. Sarah Lacey Nicholas was a Music Major at Hope, receiving her A.B. in 1937. While a student here she taught Piano, Theory, Musicology for three years. F r o m 1937 to 1941 she taught Piano and Theory at the University of Michigan, from which Lfnivcrsity she obtained her M . M . in 1940. W h i l e teaching Piano and Theory at East Texas State Teachers College at Commerce, Texas from 1.941 to 1943, she was married to Louis T. Nicholas in 1942 at Denton, Texas. They n o w live in Nashville, Tennessee, where her hus­ band is professor of voice at George Pea­ body College for Teachers. They have three sons, Joel Edward, born August 28, 1943, David Paul, born M a y 13, 1945, and Kevin Lacey, born February 28, 1947. Besides taking care of the threeboys, she accompanies her husband in concert work figure it out— is she living valiantly ? 1938

James Martin, 3 ,/2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gleon, ’39, Bonnette ( H e n ­ rietta Bast, ’38,) was fatally injured w h e n he was hit by a car near his h o m e on October 7.

Mabel Leackfcldt, ’38, and Dorthy Lincoln, '38, were employed in N e w Y o r k during the s u m m e r vacation and have returned to their teaching assign­ ments in Pattersonville. N e w York. June P o m p M a c k has lived in San Francisco for the past four years. Her husband, Dr. Walter N. Mack, is en­ gaged in research on polio-myelitis at the Universify of California Medical Center in San Francisco. June writes, "The Alumni Magazine is a wonderful idea, and eagerly read from cover to cover. It is most pleasant to hear about one’s friends w h e n one is far from home.” 1939

Loraine P o m p works for the United States Department of Interior at L a n ­ sing, Michigan. 1942

Dorothy R e n zema of Gra n d Rapids completed work on her master’s degree in mathematics (M.S.) at the LIdiversity ol Michigan this past s u m m e r and has accepted a position as instructor in m a t h ­ ematics at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. Since graduation from Hope. Dorothy had been teaching in the public schools of G r a n d Rapids. Harry FrisscI of Buffalo, N e w York, lias been with the Cornell Aeronautical Research Laboratories for 4 years. Harry, his wife, Jeanette V a n Beck Frissel, ’ i2, and Jeannie, aged 3, stopped in the Alumni Office h o m e c o m i n g week end. 1943

Dr. Clinton Harrison, 03, has been sent by the N a v y via plane to Germany, Rome, Cairo and Arbia to d o govern­ ment research work on a health project. His work will take h i m within four hours traveling distance of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Harrison w h o m he plans to visit. Clinton was graduated from John Hopkins U n i ­ versity and interned at Presbyterian hos­ pital, N e w Y o r k City. H e has recently been doing research w o r k at the Bethesda, Maryland, U. S. Naval Research Hospital. Earl D e Witt, ’43, was granted an M.S. by O h i o State University, August 29. Robert Chard, ’43, received his M.A. from the University of Michigan at the close of the s u m m e r session. 1947

Clarence W . V a n Li ere and Elaine Ter Haar. ’49. were married October 17.

NliW FA C U L T Y MFMB1-RS (Continued front Page if) J o hn H. Yzcnbaard of K a l a m a z o o has been m a d e an assistant professor in tlie History De pa rtm en t w h e r e he will teach classes in M o d e r n European. English, an d A m er ica n Constitutional History. Mr. Yz cn baa rd wa s graduated f r o m We st ern Mi ch iga n College- in 19 35 with an A. B. degree a n d wa s granted his Masters degree1 f r o m the University of Michigan in 1944. M r . Y z cn baa rd has taught his­ tory in the Walkerville a n d Galesburg, Michigan, H i g h Schools, lias wo r k e d as a claims adjudicator for the United States Retirement Bo ar d a n d for six years w a s Social Security Board Field Agent. In the 194(3-47 school year Mr . Yzcnbaard w a s an instructor in history at W e st ern Michigan College. M r . an d Mrs. Yzenbaard are the parents of J ames O w e n , 8, R u t h Elaine, 3, an d Caryl A n n , U /2 years. Prof. Yz en baa rd claims that the study of history is his hobby, but w e have noticed that during the football season his h o b b y suffers as he follows every football g a m e possible. Greater implementation of the g o o d neighbor policy is evidenced in the appointment of Miss Margaret Randalls w h o will teach Spanish. Miss Randalls, a native of Al ma , Michigan, studied at Oberlin College and the University of Illinois. Fo r six years she taught m o d e r n languages in Holland H i g h School. F r o m 1 9 4 4 to ]946 Mi ss Randalls w a s e m ­ ployed by the Me x i c a n Public Health De pa rtm en t a n d during the 1946-47 season she taught at the Am er ica n School in Quayacjuil, Ecuador. Miss Randalls gained a wealth of practical experience in Latin Am er ica a n d her classes arc­ proving m o st popular. Sh e has long been interested in folk dancing an d foreign cultures. W h e n w e ciuestioned her about her hobbies, she admitted that at the m o m e n t most of her interest w a s directed to fiance, Ja me s L. R o m a n . Lars G r an gbe rg joins the department of psychology as assistant professor. A native of Chicago, M r . G r a n g b e r g alien­ ed the public schools of the city an d took his Bachelor of Science degree in 1941 f r o m W h e a t o n College. H e earned his M . A . f r o m the University of Chicago in 1946. F r o m 1 9 4 1 to 1 9 4 6 Mr. G r a n g ­ berg w a s in the army, obtaining the rank of Captain in the Personnel Staff. In 1947, by doing additional graduate w o r k at the University of Chicago, h e held die position as a counselor at the University. M r . G r an gbe rg is teaching classes in in­ troductory psychology a n d child psychol­ ogy. In Chicago Mir. G r a n g b e r g wa s an active m e m b e r of the Kimball A v e n u e United Exangelical Church. H e taught the M e n ' s Su n d a y School Class, was

president of the choir, wa s a leader in "Pals”, an d organization lor hoys nine lo twelve years of age, patterned after boy scouts but with an Evangelical Emphasis. M r . G r a n g b e r g is a sports enthusiast and is especially interested in singing, g a rd en­ ing an d the cultivation of fruit trees is a special hobby. M r . a n d Mrs. G r a n g ­ berg have a daughter, Barbara Jean, w h o is t w o a n d a half. T h e D e pa rtm en t of Business A d m i n i s ­ tration has secured the services of three Holland m e n w h o are offering special classes. M r . Cornelius V a n d e r Meulen, prominent attorney and active H o p e a l u m ­ nus, w h o s e career is described in another section of this Magazine, is teaching a course in Personnel Administration. Mr . Adrian Klaasen, life-long resident of Holland, o w n e r of the City Sign C o m ­ pany an d active in m a n y business ventures, is teaching Marketing Principles. Mr . Charles D r e w of the D r e w InsuranceA g e n c y is teaching Business Organization. Mr , D r e w is well k n o w n to m a n y Elope alumni as a former principal of Holland H i g h School an d one of its most success­ ful athletic coaches. H o p e College is fortunate indeed to have the services of these three p r om ine nt Holland citizens w h o are willing to take time f r o m busy schedules to teach courses in the Business Administration department. Unquestion­ ably their practical experience over m a n y years will m a k e it possible for m a n y students to gain unique an d fresh k n o w l e d g e which will be of i m m e n s e value in their, business careers.

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W E SALUTE (Continued from Page 15) cided while students at H o p e to study law, J o h n a n d R a y entered the Ha rv ard L a w School together and received their degrees in L931. Mr. Sm it h op en ed an office in H o ll and and f r o m the very start did extremely well. In 1 9 36 he w a s elect­ ed o n e of the four justices of the peace a n d in 1 9 4 0 w h e n Ho ll and established the Municipal Court, Mr . Smith wa s appointed the first judge. A year later an election w a s held and he w a s n a m e d to a six year term. Ju dg e Smith has taken an active interest in c o m m u n i t y affairs. For m a n y years he w a s Ot t a w a Co un ty chairman of the national infantile paralysis foundation. H e is a past president of the Ho ll and Lion’s Cl ub a n d is a m e m b e r of the Board of the Methodist Church. A fincvocalist, R a y still sings in the choir and frequently appears in churches as the soloist. For m a n y years he has taught S u n d a y School at his church a n d expects tp continue. H e loves to hunt and fish a n d w a s on e of the lucky fe w to bag pheasants an d rabbits this fall. W h e n the

deer season arrived he w a s back on Beaver island, his favorite limiting grounds in recent years. R a y married M a b e l Mo ek e, '28, w h o m a d e an unusual record as a vocalist, M a b e l still sings in the church choir. T h e Smiths have three daughters, Julie II, Phyllis 8, Ru th 6. A l u m n i around the world salute our friends’— Judge Neil an d Ju d g e Ray. In wishing t h e m well \vc k n o w justice will be administered in a m a n n e r reflecting highest credit to their professions and their A l m a Mater. FOOTBALL (Continued from Page 13) H o p e scored its first M I A A victory of the season the next w e e k against the Britons f r o m Albion, by the score of 20-0. E m e r y raced 6 6 yards for the first tally an d Jixn Pfingstel threw a long pass to N i c k Y o n k e r for the second. Pfingstel p l ow ed over f r om the 7 for the final score. Hi g g s converted twice to m a k e the final count, 20-0. A last minute drive saved the day an d the g a m e for H o p e in their contest with Michigan No rm al, as E m e r y s p un an d twisted to pull the team out f r om the short en d of a 7-6 score, an d chalk u p an asset final tally of 12-7. K a l a m a z o o college c a m e to Rivervicw park to help the D u t c h m e n celebrate H o m e c o m i n g a n d the t w o teams em er ged deadlocked, 6-6, w h e n the final g u n echoed. In the second quarter Y o n k e r leaped into the air an d rifled a pass to Clair D e M u l l w h o caught it in the end zone, Flowers scored for the Hornets late in die third period, an d both co n­ versions we re blocked. A last minute pass f r o m Ji m Pfingstel to Y o n k e r enabled the D u t c h to w h i p the Scots fr om A l m a the next w e e k 25-1.9. Y o n k e r m a d e t w o other tallies for the lo­ cals, and V e r n Kraai raced for the fourth. In the finale against Adrian a wi nd -bl ow n punt gave the locals a 6-0 victory. E m e r y again w a s die Hollander to score as he w e nt over f r om the 4 yard line. T h u s ended another successful season for the Du tc h m e n , ably coached by A1 V a nd erb us h and assisted by D o n Mulder. E m e r y compiled a total of 42 points for the season, while Y o n k e r ha d 30. T h e D u t c h m c o en d e d u p in seventh place in the state college and university circles. H. K o o p F r o m time to time the A l u m n i Office is asked h o w an interested a l u m n u s c m obtain a subscription to the Anchor, H o p e College bi-weeldy publication. A n c h o r subscriptions are available by sending name, address and $2.00 to the circulation Manager, T h e Anchor, H o p e College.

THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE

H O P E COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CHAPTER OFFICERS

Volumo I— Number 4 WILL A R D C. WICKERS/ *32 EDITOR Published by The Alumni Association ol Hope College .Alumni Office: R o o m 3011 V a n Raalte Halt Holland/ Michigan

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ALBANY President— Rev. Ernest Croutue, "OS. Vice-President— Wilbur Wormulh. '42. Secretary— Virginia Fxellgh. '30. Troasuier— Maurice £t Snyder. '30. CHICAGO Pros.— Dr. James D e Free, '20 (now residing in Seattle) Vice-President— Paul Gebhaxd, '26.

OFFICERS Dr. John Heaeveld '10, Muskegon. President Mr. Howard R. Sluyter, '20, Grand Rapids. Vlce>Pz«aideni Miss Mildred Schupport, *31, Holland. Secretary. ProL Garrett Vander Bbrgh. '20, Holland, Treasurer DIRECTORS Mr. Randall Bosch. '28, Holland, Mrs. Margaret Trompen Beuker, '24, ManhaQ, Mr. Willard Wichors. '32, KoUand.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: W e comm e n d for your special study and generous financial support the foreign student schol­ arships dsncribed in the first section of the magaxine. The success of this vital program depends upon YOU. and every m e mber of our alumni family. Contributions in any amount are needed. W o suggest also that you interest clubs and organizations with which you are affiliated to Join in this International scholarship program. Won't you help? Write us telling which of these promising' young people you will “adopt'',

DETROIT President— Rev, William Van't HaL '24. Vice-President— Donald Vando Bunt©, '31. Secretary— Mrs. Geneva Blok. Treasurer— Gootgo Valdman, '33. Reporter— Margaret M. Friesma. '44. FORE I G N Secretary— Mrs. Francos Otte, '82. G R A N D RAPIDS President— William J. Reyns. ‘34. Vice-President— Mrs. Ekdal Buys (Mina Becker, ’38). Secretary— Mrs. Donald Albers (Agnes D. V an Oostenbrugge, *35) Treasurer— Margaret Kxnkoma. '31. HOLLAND President— I. J. Efiemersxua, '14 (last elected) IOWA

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Importanti A post card blank is enclosed in this issue of the magazine. Kindly fin ft out at once and drop it in the mall. Your cooperation will enable The Alumni office to complete and check our records.

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Readers wUl note a change in the format of this issue of the magazine. W e bust you will find the n e w style pleasing. In our first issue a year ago w « promised frequent changes in the format to meet requirements for a fresh and interesting content.

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Our Cover— Voorhees Hall. Again w o have selected a drawing of Irwin Lubbers, fr„ to illustrate our coyer. Mr. Lubbers, a student in the School of Architecture at Yale University, has captured the classic beauty of halls which m a n y alumni associate with pleasant hours — the romance of books and inspiration gained in chapel meditations.

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PICTURE CREDITS Page 1 — The Netherlands Information Bureau. Holland. Michigan. Page 1 — The Netherlands Information Bureau. Holland, Michigan Pages 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 — T o d C. Flaherty Page 8 — Clyde Goeriinga Page 10 — Clyde Geerlings and Holland Evening Sentinel Page. II, 12— The Milestone Page 12.13, 14 — Clyde Goeriinga Page 15 — Ponna-Sas Studio Page 16. 17 — Dr. Chris A. D e Yeung Pago 18— Blaise Levaf Page .10. 22 — Clyde Geerlings

President— Rev. LeBoy Ndtiress. '27 (last elected) KALAMAZOO President— Lawrence De Cook, *32. Vice-President— Rev. Howard Teusink, '35, Secretary-Treasurer—

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