Bayless High School - Oracle Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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September 4-Still bubbling over with summer frolic, once more students of Bayless H1 Bled into the halls to begin their studies. Old friendships were renewed, and new acquaintances made. September 15-Bayless lads and lassies have by now gotten back into the school routine. September 24-Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors all assembled today to elect their class officers. October 8-Senior picnic at Cliff Cave. We toured the cave through mud a foot deep, and slipped a couple of times: but this only added to the fun. October 27-First school dance in Home Ec. A great success, and plans for future dances were made. October 28-Party at Frannie Horneyer's house, where all Seniors got together and ate as much as they could. No ghosts or goblins were reported having been seen. ' 1 November 6-Another Senior party, this time at Bob Underwood's house. We all had a good time, especially on the scavanger hunt. ' November 7-Stunt night, and another successful night. Baylessites brought forth their best talent. November 12-Armistice Day-happy holiday! November 15-Bayless tournament, an excited crowd attended. November l9+Defeated Valley Park in basketball, yeah Bayless! November Z2-Senior meeting was called, and class rings were selected. Look how high and mighty the Seniors look today. November 26-Oilice Practice class made a tour through Purina Mills today, and were shown how the oflices were run. December 18-The Civics class attended a debate in the auditorium, given by members of the Speech Class. December 21-Christmas spirit filled the halls of Bayless today, as trumpets called students to the auditorium, for the Christmas program. December 22-Bayless gave its first coronation dance, a formal affair, and a big success. Basketball queen, Ellie Banich, retiring queen, Lillian LeBaube, and the new queen's maids, with their escorts, entered the candle- lit auditorium and descended to the throne. Our vocalist, Helen Held, sang You Were Never Lovelier. December 26-29-Christmas basketball tournament at Normandy. Bayless came out fourth. January 2-Back to school, with a hearty ho-hum, and many resolutions to start the new year right. January 17-18-Semester exams, and sooo soon after Christmas vacation. Everything went smoothly, and l'm sure everyone felt much better the next day. January 20-The Senior play was selected, Snafu. 84

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6400 Last year's cinder men, under the guidance of Mr. Castelli, plugged hard and long, with Vince Castelli and Dale Jostes handling the long runs, Parson, Gulath, Chott and Smith worked thc dashes. This year we have several new members on the team: E. Balzer, B. Stallard, N. Ficklin, R. Staely, and T. White. Holdovers from last year include Don Parson four one-man track teamj and Russel Chott. Mr. Ficklin is guiding the team this year, and they made x an excellent showing. Ray Gulath. Dale Jostes, Russell Chott, Don Parson, Robert Smith, and Vince Castelli. 83

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January 23-Another dance in Home Ee. Who said the Bayless boys can't dance? January 27-Senior picnic at Forest Park. Ginny Roberts and NVally Meyer took an unexpected bath in one of the freezing ponds. February 2-Another Senior picnic at Forest Park. The weather was better this time, and most of the day was spent taking pictures. February 9-Rita Weiter, Ruth Gehl, Jo Stewart, and Don Hirning, members of the Speech class, participated in a debate at Maplewood Hi School. February 13-For once the weather took a good turn, and the Seniors filled their cameras and took some more pictures. February 15-The Seniors were measured for their caps and gowns today. There were a few sad faces that day, as we were reminded that our days at Bayless would soon be over. February 23-This is one day that will go down in the history of Bayless, for today, Vince Castelli discovered he could make birds with movable wings out of paper. He calls them "Vincie Ducks". February 25-Bill Gropp was injured at play practice, but is now on the road to recovery. The play cast had a hard time convincing students that the injury was accidental, and that the play itself is very harmless. March l-4-Exams again and worried faces are again popping up in the halls. March 8-9-Senior play was given and everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. Very good performances were given by the cast, who afterwards got together and gave a little party of their own. March ll-It is a beautiful day today, and baseball practice began. Now is when we will start seeing improvements on the boys' report cards. March 28-Today, Bayless played baseball against Southwest, we lost, but heck, the season just began. March 29-Band concert, and the usual enjoyable evening. April 1-Many April fool pranks were pulled today. ' April 17-At last-Senior girls finally got their rings, but the poor fellows had to wait a little longer. April 18-Vocal Music Festival held today at University City Hi School. Our Girls' Glee Club participated, and we all had an enjoyable time. May 2-3-4-Instrumental Music Festival was held at Webster Groves. May 24-25-Exams again, but they'1l be the last exams for the Seniors, so they don't mind them at all CU May 31-Commencement-what we looked forward to for so long, but upon its arrival we felt sad. June l-An annual party for the Seniors at Jo Stewart's house. June 2-Picnic day, and the usual excitement that goes with it. June 3-A special night for the Juniors and Seniors . . . the Prom. It was a beautiful night, and everyone had a wonderful time that they will all remember. 85