George Zysk served in the 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd (Red Arrow) Infantry Division on New Guinea and in the Philippines during WW II fighter. In the Philippines, he was on board a ship that was hit by a kamikaze. He speaks critically of Gen.…

David Zylstra was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1924. In August 1943 he received his draft notice. He was processed at Fort Custer, Michigan and accepted into the Army Specialized Training Program. He received basic training at Fort Benning,…

Brian Zwart was born on in 1985 in Grand Haven, Michigan, and grew up in that area. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2002, trained at San Diego and Camp Pendleton, and became a Light Armored Vehicle crewman in the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance…

Gordon Zuverink joined his local National Guard unit in Holland, Michigan, after graduating from high school in 1939. His unit was federalized in 1940 and sent to train in Louisiana. In 1942, his division was sent to Australia and then to New Guinea.…

Two female students sitting and talking outside near Zumberge Pond across from Kirkhof Center.

Students walking near Zumberge Pond with Zumberge Library in the background.

Students relaxing and enjoying the sunshine near Zumberge Pond with Zumberge Library in the background.

Students relaxing on the banks of Zumberge Pond. In the foreground, a male student reads a book.

A group of students gathered on the grass near Zumburge pond with Zumberge Library in the background.

A group of students and administrators gather to watch as two people hand paddle a canoe in Zumberge Pond.

Student crowd gathered near and walking from Zumberge Pond with Lake Superior Hall in the background.

Man reading near Zumberge Pond while enjoying the great outdoors.