The library is lucky to own three copies of Blue and Maize. It was the first yearbook published for Hudsonville High School in 1921.
The memories of events are still included in many current yearbooks, but many of the ways they were celebrated has changed. The seniors of 1921 enjoyed a box social and it was included in the yearbook, as described below.
Box socials, although not common now, were a way to raise funds. Young ladies would decorate a box, pack it with a lunch, and the young men of the area would be allowed to bid on the box. Frequently, the winner of the box would then have the pleasure of sharing its contents with the young lady who offered it up for auction.
Also found in this yearbook were ads for local businesses. Perhaps you recognize the name of the store or the owner?
