Ben Blewett High School - Brochure Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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anuary enior gafen ar BOW WEEK ...,......,...,.,...,.,..... .,...,...,,............,..,.,.....,.......,...,...,.....,.. O 'ctober 7-ll, 1946 This, the first event on the Senior Calendar, gave the Class of Ianuary 1947, the first chance to show their individuality. Gay colored bows of all sizes and descriptions added color around the school. BOW CATCHER HOP ............4,....,..ii............,.........,..........,..........,.,.. October ll, 1946 This dance was the climax of Bow Week and introduced a novel floor show given by several members of the Senior Class. The prize for the outstanding bow was taken, right before Seniors' eyes, yes, by a Freshman. VARIETY SHOW OR THE PARADE OF STARS .,i.,....,..,....,..,.. November l, 1946 A galaxy of stars added a bright spot to the Senior Calendar as they presented varied forms of entertainment. Many hidden lights of talent were uncovered much to the surprise and enjoyment of all. TURKEY TROT FROLIC ............ , .....,..,............,....... .t.,..,.,.......,.... N ovember 26, 1946 The probing beam of the spotlight picked out the talent of those who attended the second dance of the season. The turkey, awarded as a prize, was certainly vivacious. SENIOR PLAY .......................................,........,..,.........,....,....,.,......... . Ianuary 10, 1947 Seventeen, the memorial book by Booth Tarkington, was brought to life on the Blewett stage by an excellent cast of Seniors. The ado- lescent Worries of Willie Baxter provided the audience with many chuckles and a great deal of pleasure. CLASS DAY .,,.,..,..,..,..,.,................,.......... ,...,...., . .,....,..,.......,..,.,......., I anuary 17, 1947 The long awaited day finally came and the Seniors presented a pretty sight in their white dresses and dark suits. The mystery surrounding the Class Will and Prophecy was dispelled and the class received their colors of maroon and grey. The day was brought to a close with a party and dance. COMMENCEMENT, .......,.....,.............................,....,.......,..,............,... Ianuary 22, 1947 Commencement, the highlight of all the Senior events, brought to a close our four years of high school. All too soon these years will be but nostalgic memories of our past and cr realization of the future we are facing. No one could have been more co-operative or more generous of time and energy than the lanuary Senior sponsor, Miss Florence McDer- mott. Her cheerful smile and willing spirit endeared her class to her. Once more the Ianuary Seniors thank her for all she has done. Miss Florence McDermott Eighteen

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eniom This is the zenith of our hiqh school career. We have reached the climax at which our lives diverge and scatter before the winds of the future. We have worked and waited a lohq time, it seems, for this day but at last it has arrived. Looking back we realize now that our Yesterday has been all too short, but it is crowded with happy memories so we look forward to To- morrow with high hopes as the Seniors. Seventeen

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I9 4 7 Officer-A Kruq Beamer Fels Simon Michael D. Krug Evelyn F els Bid him mount the skies: the skies he mounts. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Senior President, Griffin Staff '46, Service Club '45, Secretary of New Senior Class, Entertainment Com- '46, Ring and Pin Committee '46, Honor Student mittee '46, Class Will Committee '46, Honor Student '45, '46, '43, '44, '45, '46, Secretary of Senior Class '46. Betty Lee Beamer Nathan Simon Wi'th so much vitality, vigor and vim, A mind thou hast, experienced in affairs, well poised Her star of surcess will never dim. in weal or woe. Vice-President Senior Class, Service Club '45, '46, Senior Class Treasurer, Sports Editor of Griffin Pep Club '45, '46, Executive Committee of Service '45, '46, Tennis Team '45, '46, Ticket Committee '46, Club '46, Class Will '46, Honor Student, Nineteen