Sikeston High School - Growler Yearbook (Sikeston, MO)

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bldllldfidi First Row-Ann Schulte, Alice Martin, Mary Jane Wasson, Ann Newsom, Betty Waldman, Ada Snider, Barbara NVilliams. Svc-and Row-Wayne Clayton, Shirley Pensel, Ruth Tidwell, Mara Lee Cotten, Jane Schillig, Freddie Aduddell, Keith Bess Third Row-Howard Weekley, Don Mize, Alfred Bach, Lee Bloomfield, Earl Boardman, Bob Hambrick, Bill Matthews, Den- nis Guess. The dramatics class of 1947-48, under the direc- tion of Mr. Robert Walker, staged four delightful plays for a very enthusiastic student body. The first play of the year, Fair and Warmer, amusingly revealed the problems of the weather man. Members of the cast were Buddy Clayton, Betty Waldman, Shirley Pensel, Ann Newsom, Freddie Aduddell and Ann Schulte. The Proposal, presented both for assembly and for Open House during American Education Week, proved to be a tremendous hit with the students and adults alike. The play, in the form of a lecture, demonstrated different types of proposals. Travis jackson, Bill Warren, Ruth Tidwell, Bill Matthews, Barbara Williams, Howard Weekley, jane Schillig, Lee Bloomfield, Keith Bess, Mara Lee Cotten, Earl Boardman, Alice Martin, Don Mize and Ann New- som made up the cast. A clever dramatization of the trials of a young couple in finding an apartment was depicted in Love Finds a Way. The characters were Ann Schulte, Dennis Guess, Ada Mae Snider, Alfred Bach and Mary Jane Wasson. The Hummingbird Hiccupsf' hilariously set in a doctor's office, was the final presentation by the class. The cast was composed of Mara Lee Cotten, Alice Martin, Keith Bess, Earl Boardman, Howard Weekley, Bob Hambrick, Ruth Tidwell and jane Schillig.

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C755 Awtucfsnf Uouncif Front Row loft tu right-Alice Martin, Shirley Pensel, Ann N cwsom, Joe Blanton, Betty Waldman, Merrilyn Yoffie, Bob Dye. Second Ron'-Mary Sue Boone, Janet Stevens, Bobble Ann Dover, Emily Lair, Marilyn Mayfield, Carolyn Wilkinson, Char- lotte Aldrich, Sue Sikes, Melba Williams, Margaret Marshall, Tnlrd Row-Miss Mary Ellen Bailey, Hope Edwards, Billy Stearns, Danny Limbaugh, John Bloomfield, .lohn Matthews, Tommy Dunaway, Jack Kramer, Jay Dowden, Bill Suchman, Carolyn Jackson, Mr. M. E. Stewart. The Student Council of Sikeston High Schoolis a group of representatives from all grades 7 through 12. Its aim is better understanding between students and faculty, and it provides many parties and entertain- ments during the school year. The officers for the school year 1947-48 were: president, Joe Blanton: vice-president, Betty Wald- mapg secretary, Ann Newsom: treasurer, Merrilyn Yo fie. The president, vice-president'and secretary were the candidates for president, as they were chosen long term senior members. Our sponsors for the year were Mr. Stewart, Miss Bailey and Miss O'Hara. Some of the activities sponsored by the Council this year were: It maintained the Bulldog stands at all football and basketball games. It maintained the Lost and Found Department, keeping it open during the first and fifth periods. It sponsored several dances this year after foot- ball games, besides our seventh and eighth grade parties. Our Valentine dance was a great success, A Valentine queen candidate was chosen from each of the four upper grades. The candidates were: Caro- lyn Corlew, freshmang Emily Lair, sophomore: Caro- lyn Wilkinson, junior, and Barbara Bethune, senior. The junior candidate was elected queen. Each stu- dent who paid one dollar deposit on his annual was entitled to one vote for the queen of his choice. During the year the Student Council sponsored a clothing drive for the needy people of Europe. Home- room llC collected the most clothing and the Council gave them a free picture show as the prize. Open House was again a 'great success this year, and each room presented displays on its particular subject. For the second year the Student Council pub- lished the annual, The Growlerf' gee Bfarztou, Spaesicfent

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Qozaniia First. Row-Betty Kessler, Ann Schulte, Betty Jo Roberts, Jackie Arbaugh, Stella Shankle, Dorothy Cooley, Ann Newsom. Second Row-Mary Jane Wasson, Norma Walker, Peggy Caverno, Bill Northington, JOB-I1 TBYIDIR Glenda Humphrey. Richird Lewis. 'rhiru Row-Fielding Potashnick, Jay Bowden, Tommy Hans, John Caverno. John Kendis. Buford Beber. Betty Wv-ldnwu. Graham Sadler. Nut in picture-Sally Sadler. The National Forensic League chapter of Sikes- ton High School was in operation this year for the second school year since it was reorganized in 1946. The officers for this year were: john Kendig, presi- dent: Betty Keasler, vice-president: Richard Lewis, secretary, and Graham Sadler, treasurer. Coaches were Miss Mary Ellen Bailey and Mr. Robert Walker. At the National Forensic League tournament held at Cape Girardeau on March 12, the Sikeston repre- sentatives placed fifth in the state for all forensic ac- tivities, and tied with Jennings, Missouri, for fourth place in debate. The national high school debate topic this year was: Resolved: that the National Government should require arbitration in all labor disputes in all Basie American Industries. The 19 lucky boys and girls -. .ax ,tx ,iw 'iiryffrffgia ,W. -gs f ,. ' if Tf'ii?3 J. . ,, .1 '15 il '. 'J' : 5:2-. 'Y 'ff' g- VC xg2Fiff,:i 3,Qg,fg ,.-,gi-. 'M,-'1f5ffaf!f f,11, 9 2' 1, ,- , 55.5.1 - 'i J5fi fr .. -51 fr 'v.v2': 'i' ,,,-g - .swf gg mrzfg 'e - wsssn is selected, after competitive tryouts, to compose the squad were Thomas Hahs, John Kendig, john Caver- no, Graham Sadler, Jay Dowden, Fielding Potashnick, Glenda Humphrey, Mary jane Wasson, Richard Lewis, Buford Baber, Ann Schulte, Ann Newsom, Peggy Caverno, Bill Northington, jackie Arbaugh, Stella jean Shankle, Sally Sadler, Betty Jo Roberts and joan Taylor. jackson, Malden, Hayti, Sikeston and Oran made up jhe Southeast Missouri district, and the first de- bate was held at Malden on February 4. Our debaters emerged victorious in this first contest, as they did in the three following debate tourneys held at Hayti on February 9, Oran on February 19, and at Sikeston on March 6. The district debate tournament was held at Cape Girardeau on February 28, in which our debaters placed third. Oran received first place, jackson second. The debate season ended with a tournament at Jonesboro, Arkansas, on April 6, in which debaters from Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky competed for the honors. cjofin mrzdig, fptuldznl