Hope School Staff
Maybe because she grew up by the big lake, she is fascinated by weather and has always wanted to be a meterologist.
Who is Jill Reitsma.
Once owned 5000 golf balls at the same time, but Barb has since cleaned house.
Who is Joel Vink.
Hope first opened its doors in this year.
What is 1947
Although now gone, these green and orange wooden see saws entertained children for hours.
What are teeter totters.
Herm and Hermina book worms, race to the moon, and Little House on the Prairie.
Who is Winnie Koole.
As a 1st grader, she thought that the Biblical Ruth was married to Bozo. She now teaches it correctly to her 2nd graders.
Who is Julie Schwarz.
Testified in front of the MI House of Reps in order to encourage funding toward private colleges. He is now on the ed committee recruiting teachers.
Who is Mark Meulenberg.
This beloved teacher served as principal until her death from cancer in 1959.
Who is Alice Reitsma.
This apparatus has given many victims an upset stomach.
What is the tire swing.
Bible open book tests, rock collections and a Mozart sweatshirt bring back memories of this science teacher.
Who is Roland Petersen?
This staff member holds a record at Grandville Middle School.
Who is Gayle Lotterman.
His blind date led to marriage... and then twins.
Who is Phil Kalsbeek?
This tall and lanky minister of Hope PRC gave the dedication address for Hope school. I wonder if wore his tuxedo tails?
Who is Rev. John Heys.
Telephone game played on the swings where children tell each other to get off my
What is party line.
The creator and promoter of the "cookie jar" theory.
Who is John Buiter.
He attended the first Detroit Lions game at Ford Field, most likely because Iowa doesn't have a NFL team.
Who is Ron Koole.
Disassembled his father's new push lawn mower at age 12 and he's still putting equipment back together again.
Who is Tim Bomers.
When Hope reached 341 students in the early 1980's, classes for the overflow students were held here.
What is Riverbend elementary.
What is four square.
Gymnastics coach, history lover and 8th grade homeroom.
Who is Fred Hanko.
This book lover owned a Camaro at age 20.
Who is Chris VanDenTop.
Head of the finance committee.
Who is Jeremy Langerak.
Not a snowstorm but this natural disaster canceled classes in April of 1956.
What was the Standale tornado.
This fruit was often used to describe the long gone "blob" that was once on the playground.
What is an orange.
Winner of the best dressed teacher award, teacher of the Greek myths and took field trips to his home.
Who is Mr. Quenga.