Normandy High School - Saga Yearbook (Normandy, MO)

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ANIJS 'cHamIs were made for honest laborfiflsaac Watts. HROUGH the excellent scholastic offerings found at Normandy, all students had the opportunity to meet the personal challenges of conquering some of the vast, intriguing Unknown. The door to learning was opened to all, the knowledge was gained with the aid of various tools: pencils, pens, compasses, operated by the hands. Whether taking notes on an English panel or conduct- ing an experiment in physics, the main interest of all Vikings was to prepare themselves for the future. The varied curriculum satisfied all interests. Academic sub- jects prepared those who planned to continue their edu- cation in college, commercial and mechanical courses paved thc way for those planning to work after gradua- tion. For many students a high scholastic ranking was re- ward for long hours of intense study. But the long anticipated moment for all was the climax of the high school years: graduation, that precious moment when they laid their hooks aside and grasped their diploma, the passport to the future.

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Dunkel Compton Foote Bommcrito Seniors-1953 RESlDlNG over the Senior Class, President ROBERT DUNKEL made an effective leader for his classmates. With his capable ability, he headed the Freshman Class. In his senior year he was Co-captain of the football team. Lettering in wrestling in his sophomore year, Bob became a rookie , He worked hard and took second place at the 53 state wrestling meet. He spent much time in such organizations as Hi-Y, Art Society, Square Dancing, Mixed and Boys' Choruses and the Student-Teacher Plan- ning Council. ln the Senior play, Arsenic and Old Lace , Bob portrayed the part of Rooney, the policeman. Rated as tops , he was voted most popular in the ninth grade and one of the five most popular fellows in the Senior Class. He also was chosen Snow King in 1952 and Best All- Around boy. He plans to attend the University of Illinois. The Seniors must have Liked the way ROBERT COMP- TON handled the responsibility as president in Student Council for they soon chose him to fill the oflice of Vice- President of the class. Neatly and appropriately dressed, it was very natural that he should be voted the Best Dressed boy in the Senior Class. During the four years while he was at Normandy, he had participated in the Language Club, lettered in track and was the Vice-President of the Junior Honor Society. Since trigonometry was rated high above all his other subjects, Bob plans to join some of Nor- mandy's alumni at the University of Missouri, majoring in engineering or law. Page Twenty Do you remember when MARY FOOTE was selected St. Pat's Queen although she was only in the eighth grade? That certainly was proof that she had many friends who liked her fine personality. Few will forget her as Secretary of the Senior Class. ln her Junior year she was voted Vice- President of Vikingettes, most popular and class presi- dent. One of the most active girls on campus, Mary was a member of Y-Teens, Vikingettes, Student Council, Student- Teacher Planning Council and was president of Orchesis. She was always to be counted on to lead the cheering for the varsity teams. To end her high school honors, she was elected Best All-Around girl of the Senior Class. Since dancing and all girls' sports: hockey, basketball, volleyball, and baseball were her favorites, she hopes to become a physical education teacher at Harris Teachers' College. Close watcher of the seniors' purse, Treasurer FRED BOMMARITO made sure that all accounts balanced after purchase of the class gift. It seemed that others liked him in this office, for he became treasurer of Student Council and Hi-Y. He was president of eighth grade Student Council and voted most popular in eighth and tenth grade. Fred took an active part in the Bowling Club, Student-Teacher Planning Council, Steering Committee, and Letterman's Club. Well liked for his personality, he was selected the Best Looking boy and one of the five most popular fellows. He plans to major in political science at the University of Colorado.