Cleveland High School - Beacon Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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The King then commanded the entrance of the maids for the new court. The first of the junior maids to advance to the throne was Phyllis Meyers, Term Cne, who looked lovely in an aqua gown trimmed with black bows in the back and ruifles around the neck. Her escort was Glen Rigsby. Term Two's maid, Nancy Riekenberg, escorted by Bill Franz, came forward in a stunning mellow gold taffeta gown. The skirt was on a wide hoop. Sweet looking Gloria Vaughn gowned in peach satin and marquisette trimmed with sparkling sequins, advanced next on the arm of Ronald Hertel. The maid for Term Four, Georgia Spindler, appeared next with her escort, Robert Stewart. Georgia looked very pretty in a turquoise brocade dress. Helen Emme in a stunning blue velveteen dress was next to be introduced into the court for Term Five. She was escorted by Robert Bess. The last of the junior maids, Marie Schleifer, Term Six, made her graceful way to the throne. Marie looked charming in a pale green net formal trimmed with dainty black lace. Her escort was Dan Sawers. Now the excitement increased at the approach of the senior maids, for one of these five had been chosen as queen and every effort had been made to keep her identity a secret. LaVerne Anderson, escorted by Tommy Fernandez, was first. She looked exotic in a gown of white net with bouffant skirt, and shimmery bodice. The next maid to enter the court was Jean Webb, petite and charming in a white and silver offfthefshoulder creation. Clarence Bauer was her escort. Elaine Christel, all smiles, entered the court next, escorted by Bill Haupt. F.laine's gown was a ravishing white faille with boat neck and wide hoop skirt. The tenth maid to bow before the royal court was LaVerne Hoppe. Her escort, Karl Heinemann. LaVerne wore a gown of pale blue satin with a bodice of sparkling sequins. And now the moment of anticipation had arrived and the 194748 football queen, Betty Bornemann, was greeted by the audience with thunderous applause. Graceful and stunning in her royal white velvet gown, Betty was escorted to the throne by Mel Bozdeck. The entire auditorium became silent as King Grosse placed the sparkling crown on happy Betty's shiny brown hair. As she took her place on the throne, Betty looked a picture of beauty and grace worthy of being a queen. Her crown bearer was Shirley Kessel and the train bearers were Shirley Ann Spradling and Betty Plaze. ' Now the court entertainers were summoned to give a program for the new queen. The acts included court jester Frank Feigl, the Queen's Men, Dancing Chorus, Choirettes who sang Peg C' My Heart, Louise Hahn in a sophisticated toe dance, Jean Bierach in an acrobatic number and a duet by Karl Heinemann and Shirley Gatzert. Coach Meinhardt then gave a speech about our line Cleveland Team. The program was brought to an end as Mr. Schunemann led the audience in songs and cheers. Marian Sanders gli-if A .,.. if ,Q 26

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C7119 Coronation EFORE an eager and happy audience the curtains opened upon the scene for the 1947 Coronation. The setting was an original and colorful th eme based on playing cards. Mr. Kelley welcomed the friends and alumni in the audience, after which the program was turned over to the president of th NufSenior class and e master of ceremonies for the evening, Bob Zahnweh. Bob introduced the captain of the football team and king for the night, Vernon Gross A e. s Vernon took his position upon the throne each player of the football team was introduced. The boys each paraded across the floor in full football uniform. As the football team stood at attention, the retiring football queen, Myrleeii Golfinopoulus , made her graceful way down the center aisle to take her place on the throne. Myrleen's dress was of pale blue marquisette She . carried red roses. Her escort was Floyd Murray. ' 25 tx! J

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