Arcadia Valley High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ironton, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1950 volume:

Black and Gold, our colors waving. Emblem of the true In the valley proudly standing. High School, here’s to you, Ironton High School, Let your portals always open be Through the years, all praise and glory We will give to thee. Memories of the years we’ve spent here Vivid to the end, Hoping always to remember And our goals defend. Ironton High School, Let your portals always open be Through the years, all praise and glory We will give to thee. 1 DEDICATION i£t Dedication The Student Council, composed of twelve students, with Mr. Grayum as their sponsor, has done many things this year to make Ironton High School proud of them. Among their noteworthy projects was a noon recreation pro- gram, sponsoring two all-school parties, and improving the appearance of the school. This Student Council is the first really active one Ironton High School has had in several years. Because of these outstanding activities, the Black and Gold Staff, with much gratitude and appreciation, wish to dedicate the 1949-'50 Annual to the Student Council. 3 Student Council PAUL HAWKINS Student Body President 4 FIRST ROW: Bonny Hardy, Bruce Haig, Arlen Allmon, Mary Frances Hardy, Curtis Leach, and Jane Huff. SECOND ROW: Bob Bryson, John Smith, Mr. Grayum, John Buchanan, Ann Whelehon, and Frank Mack. Student Council This is the first time I. H. S. has had a really active Student Council in several years. Among the many things they sponsored are: the all-school parties, noon films in the science room, a noon recreation period in the gym, intra- mural basketball and volleyball tournaments, and several things to improve the appearance of the school. President, Paul Hawkins, their sponsor, Mr. Grayum, and the entire Student Council should be complimented for their fine work. 5 A D M I N I S T R A T I O N 7 MARY ALICE ALSPAUGH Home Economics BURTON R. BATES Music HAROLD F. KLAUS MRS. RUTH LEWIS Vocational Agriculture Commerce DOROTHY REESE History Social Studies Study Hall CECIL SLOVER Industrial Arts Physical Education NORMAN SPITZMILLER Mathematics Geography Study Hall English Physical Education MISS VINCENT English Study Hall Lite rature WANDA MAZE Sec retary JOHNNIE MAUL Custodian NORMA DEPEW Vocational Agriculture Sec retary 8 9 AL WALLEN ARL£N allmon VERLEAN BROOKS NANCY DEMENT JOAN GUELZOW RAY HUGHES JAMES BERRY RHODA BIRD TOM BRANN BILLY MAC BRENTON EARL CHRONISTER JOYCE COAD MARY COBB NORMAN DENNISON HENRY HARBISON MARY FRANCES HARDY PAUL HA KINS RONALD HERIFORD ii EDWARD KEESLING SHIRLEY MILLER MARIE P1NKLEY GLADYS RUSSELL SUE STREVER DALE MOORE HAROLD NICHOLS PAUL NICHOLS o ROBERT POLLOCK ANNETTE RINGO FAYE REED ROBERT McKEE k EDDIE PARKER NINA REED JOHN SHANNON BILLIE SNOW 12 Arlen Allmon Basketball 1-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3 F. F. A. 1-2-3 Junior Play All-State Chorus 3 F. F. A. State Chorus 2 Softball 2-3 Literature Club 4 James Berry F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Rhoda Bird F. H. A. 2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Tom Brann F. F. A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-3 Transferred from Doe Run High Billy Mac Brenton F. F. A. 2 Baseball 2-3 Basketball 2 Glee Club 3 Softball 1 Transferred from Martinsburg High Transferred from Camdenton High Verlean Brooks F. H. A. 2 Pep Club 2 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Earl Chronister Glee Club 3-4 Pep Club 2 Transferred from Herculaneum Joyce Coad F. H. A. 2-3 Glee Club 1-2 Pep Club 1-2 Mary Cobb F. H. A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Tiger Talks 4 Band 3-4 Nancy Dement F. H. A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club Leader 3-4 Volleyball 2-3-4 Junior Play Literature Club 4 Patricia DePew F. H. A. 2-3-4 Queen Candidate 4 Junior Play Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Secretary and Treasurer of Freshman Class Jasper Dettmer F. F. A. 2-3-4 Georgia Fisher F. H. A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Tiger Talks 3-4 Thelma Fisher F. H. A. 2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Literature Club 4 Joan Guelzow F. H. A. 2-3-4 F. H. A. President 4 Tiger Talks Editor 4 Tiger Talks 1-2-3-4 Treasurer of Freshman Class Vice-President of Junior Class Junior Play Girls' Sextette Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Scholast • Contest 1-2-3 Vice-President of F. H. A. 3 Annual Staff 1-2-3-4 13 Associate Editor of Tiger Talks 3 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Volleyball Manager 4 Associate Editor of Annual 3 Dottie Hannaver F. H. A. 2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Tiger Talks 1-2-3 Annual Staff 3 Henry Harbison F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 F. F. A. Reporter 4 Mary Francis Hardy F. H. A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Brass Sextette Student Council 4 Secretary and Treasurer of Band 4 Secretary and Treasurer of Student Council 4 Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Volleyball Captain 4 Queen Candidate 2 Pep Club President 4 Girls' Sextette 3 Softball 2 F. H. A. Treasurer 4 Tiger Talks 4 Paul Hawkins Perfect Attendance 1-2-3 Band 4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Student Council 3-4 Student Council President 4 Scholastic Contest 1-2 Senior President 4 Vice-President of Student Council 3 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Softball 1-2-3-4 Tiger Talks 4 Annual Staff 4 Junior Play Pep Club 1-2-3 Ronald Heriford Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3 Transferred from Licking High Ray Hughes F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 F. F. A. Secretary 3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 President of Freshman Class Vice-President of Senior Class President of Sophomore Class Vice-President of Junior Class Basketball 1-2-3-4 George Hull Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Literature Club 4 Scholastic Contest 2-3 President of Junior Class Vice-President of Freshman Class Queen Escort 2 Pep Club 1-2-3 Helen Kapelski F. H. A. 2-3 Tiger Talks 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Cape Solo 2 Transferred from Centerville High School Loretta Kay F. H. A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Literature Club 4 Student Council 2 Tiger Talks 4 Volleyball 2-3-4 Edward Kee sling Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Queen Escort 4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Roger Lagrand Band 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Junior Play Treasurer of Junior Class Student Council 2 14 Glen Lowe F. F. A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 1 F. F. A. Sentinel 4 Robert McKee Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3 Walter Mauzy Glee Club 1-2 Pep Club 1 Shirley Miller F. H. A. 2-3-4 Tiger Talks 4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1 -2 Dale Moore F. H. A. 2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Volleyball team 3 Harold Nichols Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Paul Nichols Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1 -2-3 Annual Staff 4 Eddie Parker F. F. A. 4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Literature Club 4 Transferred from Wright City High School Marie Pinkley Pep Club 1-2 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 All-State Chorus 2 Robert Pollock F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 F. F. A. President 4 F. F. A. Vice-President 3 Pep Club 1 -2-3 Band 1-2-3-4 Faye Reed F. H. A. 2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Queen Candidate 3 Tiger Talks 1-2-3-4 Nina Reed Glee Club 4 Pep Club 1 Volleyball 3-4 Tiger Talks 4 Annette Ringo F. H. A. 2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Southern F.H.A. Secretary 3 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Secretary of Class 2-3-4 Junior Play Tiger Talks 1-2-3-4 Queen Candidate 1 Exchange Editor 2-4 Transferred from California Gladys Russell F. H. A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Tiger Talks 3-4 Volleyball 4 Winoma Schmeckenbecker F. H. A. 2-3-4 Perfect Attendance 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Tiger Talks 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff 3-4 Literature Club 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Society Editor 4 Junior Play Louise Sellers F. H. A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 John Shannon Basketball 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 3-4 Junior Play Queen Escort 3 Transferred from Chamenade College, St. Louis, Missouri 15 Sue Strever Vocal Solo 1-2-3-4 F. H. A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Girls' Sextette 1-2-3 Junior Play Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Student Council 3 Pep Club leader 3-4 Band 4 Treasurer of Senior Class Tiger Talks 4 Annual Staff 3-4 Transferred from McHenry High, McHenry, Illinois Walter Thurman F, F. A. 3-4 Glee Club 4 Bill Walton Basketball 2-3 Literature Club 4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Transferred from Camdenton High School Margaret Wellborn Glee Club 1-2 Tiger Talks 1-2-3-4 Editor of Annual Staff 4 Scholastic Contest 1 Wanda Young Tiger Talks 4 GleeClub 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 1 -2 Norman Dennison Basketball 1-2 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Basketball Manager 4 Tiger Talks 4 Junior Play Billy Mae Snow Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 3 16 Senior Class History In 1946 sixty-six Freshmen enrolled in I. H. S. Now nearing graduation, we have fifty-one members. The class selected the following as their class officers for 1950: President.............................Paul Hawkins Vice-President.................................Ray Hughes Secretary............................Annette Ringo Treasurer......................................Sue Strever Student Council.................Mary Frances Hardy Arlen Allmon The class was very active in the school activities. The A band lost twelve members: Annette Ringo, Joan Guelzow, Winoma Schmeckenbecker, Jean Fisher, Georgia Fisher, Mary Cobb, Sue Strever, Mary Frances Hardy, Roger Lagrand, Paul Hawkins, Robert McKee, and Robert Pollock. The basketball squad lost five A team players: Arlen Allmon, Paul Hawkins, Harold Nichols, Eddie Parker, John Shannon, and two B team players: Ray Hughes and Edward Keesling. The volleyball team is losing six players: Nina Reed, Mary Frances Hardy, Nancy Dement, Gladys Russell on the nA team and Loretta Kay on the B team. Many Seniors have also rendered valuable service to the Black and Gold and Tiger Talks Staff. At the annual carnival the class won second place in the queen contest and third place with the float. The Seniors have had a most successful year. 17 Senior Wills Arlen Allmon leaves his place on the basketball bench to Billy Reeves. James Berry wills his brains to Nellie Pollock. Rhoda Bird wills her ability to cook in Home Economics to anybody who needs it. Tom Brann wills his quiet ways to Tom Archambault. Billy Mac Brenton wills his hair to Mr. Grayum. Verlean Brooks wills her slim figure to Nina Williams. Earl Chronister wills his knowledge of Geography to Alvin Coad. Mary Cobb wills her good grades in Home Economics to Orpha Lou Sutton. Nancy Dement wills her love for Home Economics to Miss Alspaugh. Norman Dennison wills his excess weight to Dean Adams. Patricia DePew wills her dignified ways to Jane Selinger. Jasper Dettmer wills his place in the lunch room to John Chapman. Georgia Fisher wills her excellent grades in study hall to Mary Russell. Thelma Fisher wills her extra height to Ann Whelehon. Joan Guelzow wills her love for the strong-r sex to Carol Worley. Henry Harbison wills his wolfish ways to Harvey Steele. Mary Frances Hardy wills her muscles to Betty Harland. Paul Hawkins wills his ability to be true to his one and only to Tom Archambault. Ronald Heriford wills his ability to catch and hold a woman to Gerald Becker. Ray Hughes wills Ruth Parker back to the Junior Class. George Hull regrets to inform the undergrads that he expects a hard year, therefore, he can not spare anything. Charles Henry Jones wills his height to Joe Haven. Helen Kapelski wills her singing ability to Mr. Bates. Loretta Kay wills her attendance record to Melvin White. Edward Keesling leaves his place on the basketball bench to Bruce Haig. Roger Lagrand wills his Bookkeeping workbook to Mrs. Lewis to let her work it out. Glen Lowe wills his winning grin to Charles Reed. Robert McKee just leaves. (Thank Heaven) Walter Mauzy wills his mustache to Carl Degonia. Shirley Miller wills her good behavior in study hall to Helen Stamel. Dale Moore wills her big mouth to Edith Pogue. Harold Nichols wills his natural curly hair to his brother, Herman. Paul Nichols wills his hard luck to Lee Wayne Faulkner. Eddie Parker wills his model T Ford to Patsy Eidson. Marie Pinkley wills her athletic ability to Venita Hannaver. Robert Pollock leaves his bass horn to David Sutton. Faye Reed wills her prissy ways to Carol Worley. Nina Reed wills her place on the volleyball team to Patty Baber. Annette Ringo wills her many boy friends to Betty Brooks. Gladys Russell wills her height to Nadine Donahue. Winoma Schmeckenbecker wills her blonde hair to Miss Reese. Louise Sellers wills her place in the Senior Class to Dorothy Arnold. John Shannon wills his knowledge of good parking places to Robert Ringo. Billy Mae Snow wills her quiet ways to Jane Selinger. Sue Strever wills her love for red hair to Bonnie Hardy. Walter Thurman wills his height to Donnie Jones. Bill Walton wills his ability to keep up with his books to Robert Griffe. Margaret Wellborn wills her love for Home Economics to anyone who wants it. Wanda Young wills her love for Biology to anyone who wants it. 18 UNDERCRADS FIRST ROW: Beryl Adams, Dean Adams, Tom Archambault, Dorothy Arnold, Gerald Becker, Dorothy Bennett, Beatrice Brann, Gracie Brooks, and Robert Bryson. SECOND ROW: John Buchanan, Lynwood Caringer, George Chapman, Alvin Coad, Margaret Cox, Harold Crocker, Lucille Crocker, Carl Degonia, and Evelyn Dettmer. THIRD ROW: Jean Dillard, Charles Disher, Frances Donahue, Lee Wayne Faulkner, Robert Gregory, Richard Gross, Betty Hubbs, Jane Huff, and G. K. Hunt. FOURTH ROW: Virginia Inman, Gilbert Jr. Jones, Ira Ann Lewis, Donald McKee, Gloria Maxwell, Lenord Moore, Herman Nichols, and Thomas Nichols. FIFTH ROW: Vernon Orr, Ruth Parker, Betty Pinkley, Lyle Pogue, Effie Powell, Charles Raggo, Vernon Rainwater, Anita Randolph, and Betty Ratliff. SIXTH ROW: Charles Reed, Billy Reeves, Alice Rice, Harold Rice, Robert Ringo, Hairlin Savage, Mary Savage, Maxine Short, and Vernon Short. SEVENTH ROW: James Signer, Charles Silky, Helen Stamel, Harvey Steele, Shirley Steele, Peggy Sweeney, Orpha Lou Sutton, Imogene Townsend, and Frank Wellborn. EIGHTH ROW: Joan West, Aurelia Wood, Juanita Wood, Carol Marie Worley, and Wilda Young. 21 Junior Class History We, the Juniors, are back this year seventy strong, very much in love with life, our school, and our class. We feel that we have reason to con- gratulate ourselves for the fact that most of the little green blades that sprang up in 1947 and grew in 1948, were ready to take on new growth in 1949. As a class, we are noted for possessing the true Ironton spirit; this fact has been proved by the prominence of our members in all school activities; on the basketball and volleyball squads and in the societies and clubs. In short, it is sufficient to say When something happens, the Juniors are sure to be there. We have had very capable sponsors for three years, and it is due to their leadership, ability, and patience that the class has met their responsi- bilities and obligations in a noteworthy manner. Our float, with the theme, Now Is The Hour, was rated first in the carnival parade. Our queen candidate was Orpha Lou Sutton, one whom we deem very worthy of this honor. This year we shall have new experiences; many and varied; such as the Junior Play, Junior-Senior Prom, and purchasing class rings. We will, with the Freshmen, entertain with an all-school party in March. Our officers this year are: Bob Bryson...............................President Jim Signer..........................Vice-President Juanita Wood.............................Secretary Ira Ann Lewis............................Treasurer Jane Huff and John Buchanan........Student Council Representatives But all has not been glory and splendor; there have been tests and dis- appointments. Nevertheless, we cherish the past for all that it has meant to us, the present because of its opportunities, and the future because of its hopes and promises. 22 In Memoriam On February 12, 1950, Milford Gross, a Junior In I. H, S. , died suddenly of a heart attack. Dick will be greatly missed by everyon Mu Annual Staff, together with the entire student body, offei deepest sympathy to his relatives and friends. FIRST ROW: Raymond Arnold, Patty Baber, Betty Berryman, Jerry Bonney, Betty Brooks, Della Childers, Jerry Clemonds, Patsy Cloin, Byron Coad. SECOND ROW: Johnny Collins, Wanda DePew, Patsy Eidson, Jean Marie Foster, Doris Frazier, Carolyn Gibson, Phyllis Gist, Bob Griffe, Faith Guelzow. THIRD ROW: Bruce Haig, Venita Hannaver, Charles Haven, Phillip Henry, Betty Hicks, Dorothy Innman, Donald Ivester, Nelda Jones, Donna Kimmel. FOURTH ROW: Jerry Knight, Carolyn Koenig, Georgia Lambert, Florence Mathews, Jerry Mayes, Harold Milburn, Clinton Miller, Bill Miller, Irene Morris. FIFTH ROW: Norman Nichols, Betty Owens, Naomi Parker, Robert Partney, Byron Parton, Leroy Pogue, Edith Pogue, Valarie Pogue, Ronald Price. SIXTH ROW: Joan Ramsey, Ruth Reed, Helen Rencehausen, Sally Renn, Virginia Rice, Evelyn Schmidt, Bill Schrum, Erma Dean Short, Bill Siebert. SEVENTH ROW: Doloris Sitze, John Smith, Mary Smith, Ray Spitzmiller, Mary Lou Strever, Noah Thurman, George Tripp, James Trollinger, Johnny Tucker. EIGHTH ROW: Nancy Warren, Audrey Webb, Ann Whelehon, Lonnie White, Nina Williams, Richard Wilmore. 25 Sophomore Class History On September 6, sixty-two Sophomores entered Ironton High School to take up where they left off as Freshmen. At the first class meeting the following officers were elected by the class: President..............................John Smith Vice-President......................Johnny Collins Secretary...........................Wanda DePew Treasurer...........................Faith Guelzow Student Council.....................Ann Whelehon Bruce Haig The Sophomores chose Patsy Eidson as their candidate for the queen of I. H. S. At the annual Halloween Carnival we were proud that Patsy took top honors and became the queen of Ironton High School during 1949-1950. Our float was based on the theme of My Blue Heaven and took second place. The Sophomore Class placed first on the ticket sale and second on country store articles. There is one Sophomore boy, Robert Griffe, on the A team of the basketball squad and five on the B team. These are: Bruce Haig, Jerry Knight, Bill Siebert, John Smith, and James Trolinger. The Sophomores are also well represented on the volleyball team by one girl, Mary Lou Strever, on the A team and nine girls on the B team. They are: Betty Berryman, Patty Baber, Patsy Cloin, Wanda DePew, Faith Guelzow, Nelda Jones, Carolyn Koenig, Ann Whelehon, and Betty Owens. Jerry Bonney, Johnny Collins, Patsy Eidson, and Carolyn Koenig are in Ironton's A band. Sophomores are also proud of Betty Owens who is a skillful drum majorette. On February 11, the Sophomore Class joined with the Senior Class in giving a very successful all-school party. So goes the class history of the successful Sophomores of 1949-1950. FIRST ROW: Pauline Barton, Donald Basden, Ruth Ann Calvert, Wilma Camden, John Chapman, Kathryn Childers, Jo Ann Cleveland, Clara Cloin, and Stanley Coad. SECOND ROW: Rebecca Cofer, Bill Cook, Billy Cox, Carol Dement, Donna Denton, Billy DePew, Russell Dillard, Melda Dinger, and Nadine Donahue. THIRD ROW: Billy Farley, Marietta Faulkner, Myrtle Gaston, Carolyn Gault, Juanita Hardy, Frances Hedgcoth, Reggie Henry, Wilma Lea Henson, Patsy Hopkins. FOURTH ROW: Betty Hurst, Shirley Hurst, Shirley Howard, Donald Jones, Ruth Jones, Shirley Jones, Rosalee Keith, Catherine Landie, and Bernard Leach. FIFTH ROW: Faye Lotz, Ray Lucy, Frank Mack, Charles Marler, Celeste Meyer, Betty Jo Mitchell, Lloyd Mitchell, Blair Myers, and Bernice Nelson. SIXTH ROW: Larry Nelson, Kaylene Ogles, Nina Ottman, Marie Plummer, Nellie Pollock, Richard Pruitt, Edith Racer, Leola Rainwater, Gary Reagan. SEVENTH ROW: Barbara Reese, Patricia Robinette, Marian Ruble, Lawrence Russell, Mary Russell, Herschel Savage, Jack Schneider, Jane Selinger, and Edna Shunk. EIGHTH ROW: Jeanette Siebert, Neva Sisk, Shirley Skaggs, Emma Louise Smith, Johnie Ruth Snow, Dorothy Spitzmiller, Darlene Stirts, Bonnie Sweeney, and Carolyn Ann Talmage. NINTH ROW: Robert Aldridge, Victor Aldridge, Alice Askew, Betty Harland, Dorothy Thomlinson, Hughie Thompson, Peggy Jean Thurman, Paul Tripp, Blanche Trolinger. TENTH ROW: Wilford Usher, Edward Ward, Pauline West, Melvin White, and Louise Whited. 29 Freshman Class History On September 6, eighty-nine adventurous Freshmen entered Ironton High School for their first day of high school life. With their curiosity aroused they soon learned what it was all about. After the excitement had begun to fade out and all had become acquainted, a Freshman Class meeting was called. At this meeting the class officers were elected under the supervision of Mr. Klaus and Miss Alspaugh, the class sponsors. A few weeks later they elected their Student Council members. The following people were chosen for the offices: President.................................Frank Mack Vice-President...........................Carol Dement Secretary.........................Dorothy Spitzmiller Treasurer................................Carolyn Gault Student Council..................................Bonny Hardy Student Council.................................Curtis Leach At carnival time the Freshman boys chose Sue Bowlin for their queen candidate. Working earnestly and industriously, the class worked on their float which was based on the theme of Candyland. Although the class was fourth in the float and queen race, their class spirit was not broken. The Freshman Class has several boys on the junior high basketball team of whom they are very proud. The class is also well represented in A band by Ruth Jones, Bonny Hardy, Carol Dement, Betty Harland, Shirley Howard, Rosalie Keith, and Donna Denton. The up and coming Freshmen are well satisfied with I. H. S. at the present time and are eagerly looking forward to the coming years. 30 31 FIRST ROW: F. H. A. Faye Reed, Patty DePew, Shirley Miller, Margaret Cox, Nancy Dement, Loretta Kay, M. F. Hardy, Dorothy Bennett, Imogene Townsend, and Florence Matthews. SECOND ROW: Evelyn Schmidt, Audrey Webb, Thelma Fisher, Joan Guelzow, Dale Moore, Shirley Steele, Betty Pinkley, Betty Ratliff, Betty Hubbs, Orpha Lou Sutton, and Mary Alice Alspaugh. THIRD ROW: Betty Berryman, Betty Owens, Faithie Guelzow, Gladys Russell, Georgia Fisher, Peggy Sweeney, Jean Dillard, Alice Rice, Carol Marie Worley, Juanita Wood, Jane Huff, and Ruth Parker. FOURTH ROW: Mary Cobb, Sue Strever, Jean Foster, Valarie Pogue, Edith Pogue, Louise Sellers, Mary Smith, Evelyn Dettmer Naomi Parker, Carolyn Koenig, Aurelia Wood, and Ann West. OFFICERS Joan Guelzow................. Ira Ann Lewis................ Juanita Wood................. Mary Frances Hardy .......... Carol Marie Worley........... Dale Moore .............. .......President . Vice-President ...... Secretary ......Treasurer ...... Reporter Second Reporter 33 F. H. A. At the beginning of the year the Future Homemakers of America again organized with over twenty-five members. The officers, which were elected the proceeding year, immediately took charge. They were: Joan Guelzow..............................President Ira Ann Lewis........................Vice-President Juanita Wood..............................Secretary Mary F. Hardy.............................Treasurer Carol Worley ..............................Reporter Dale Moore .......................Program Chairman The chapter began at once to pledge the Sophomore girls for member- ship. Approximately twenty girls responded and were officially received into active membership at a very impressive formal initiation. These girls in addition to the original members journeyed to Desloge for the annual session of the District F. H. A. The Ironton Chapter had the honor of conferring degrees on the members of the district who had earned them. One of the most important social events of the year, the F. H. A. Christmas dinner, was given on December 22. The main event of the even- ing was a banquet prepared by the members and several of the mothers. The dinner was followed by games and dancing which proved very enjoyable. According to tradition the F. H. A. girls gave the F. F. A. boys a party in the gym. The chief entertainment consisted of square dancing and eating. In addition, the girls plan to give a tea for their mothers. The F. H. A. chapter members feel as though they had a very full and happy year and would like to thank Miss Alspaugh for her help and advice which helped make the 34 year a success. 35 FIRST ROW: Lawrence Russell, Hughie Thompson, Walter Thurman, SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Glen Lowe, Ray Hughes, Robert Pollock, Lynwood Caringer, Charles Silkey, Eddie Parker, Tom Archambault, James Berry. Joe Haven, Lloyd Mitchell, George Tripp, Charles Haven, Charles Raggo, Donald Basden, Jerry Knight, John Buchanan, Gary Reagan, Melvin White, James Trolinger, Jonnie Tucker, Leroy Pogue, Charles Disher, Mr. Klaus. Victor Aldridge, Lyle Pogue, Lenord Moore, Reggie Henry, Billy DePew, Noah Thurman, Philip Henry, Donald Ivester, Jasper Dettmer, Henry Harbison, Tom Brann, Raymond Arnold, Ronald Price, Byron Coad. F. F. A The Ironton Chapter of the Future Farmers of America enjoyed many interesting activities this year. There were five meetings held during the summer with softball being the main activity. A camping trip was taken July 26, 1949, on Black River. There were many activities offered, but fishing and swimming proved the most popular. The boys also enjoyed cooking their own meals. At night everyone sat around the campfire and told stories and sang. About thirty-five F. F. A. members attended the Southeast Missouri Fair on September 26, 1949. They arrived by bus, and immediately went to see the displays. There were many exhibits, both of farm machinery and farm products. Everyone was given instructions about the parade they were to be in and then dismissed. Some went on to study more exhibits, but most of them went to the carnival. At twelve o'clock the boys assembled just outside the grandstand for the parade. They marched in front of the grandstand and were given a blue ribbon and a cash prize for their showing. One of the most interesting trips taken by the Ironton F. F. A. during the summer was their trip to the State F. F. A. Camp at Kaiser, Missouri. This camp trains boys in F. F. A. work and prepares them for greater things in agriculture. The boys arrived around noon on Monday. After registering they were given the following schedule: 6:00.....................................Rise and shine 6:20.......................................Flag raising 6:30..........................................Breakfast 7:15-7:45 ......................Clean up for inspection 7:45-8:45 ...........................Conservation study 8:45-10:00 ...............F. F. A. leadership training 10:00-11:15 ...............................Swimming and boating 11:55................................Assembly and lunch 12:45-1:00 ................................Free period 1:00-4:00 .........................Activities Program 4:00-5:30 .................................Swimming and boating 5:50...............................................Flag lowering 6:00............................................ Dinner 6:45-7:30 ...................................Free time 7:30......................F. F. A. leadership training 10:00........................................Eights out This schedule was followed until Saturday morning when everyone packed and left for home. The annual barnwarmin' was held in October of 1949 at the Ironton High School Gym. All the boys were required to bring dates. Entrance was gained through a long crooked tunnel made of baled hay. For entertainment there was square dancing and many other games. Sandwiches, soda, and cider were served as refreshments. The barnwarmin' ended about 11:00 o'clock. Officers for the year were: President........................................Robert Pollock Vice-President...................................Johnny Tucker Secretary..................................Ray Hughes Treasurer..................................Lyle Pogue Reporter ...............................Henry Harbison Sentinel ....................................Glen Lowe 37 Band 38 BOTTOM ROW: Band Margaret Cox, Evelyn Babcock, Melba Hasty, Vivian Sellers, squatting, Joyce Pannebecker, Patty Barnes, Dorothy Bryson, Betty Owens, Carol Denton, and Burton R. Bates. FIRST ROW: Carolyn Koenig, Carol Worley, Ruth Jones, Juanita Hardy, Joan Guelzow, Barbara Smith, .Jerry Bonney, Winoma Schmeckenbecker, Mary Frances Hardy, Nancy Pollock, Ann Faris, Marilyn Earls, Ira Ann Lewis, Juanita Woods, and Betty Harland. STANDING: Mary Cobb, Rosalie Keith, Roger Lagrand, Ann West, David Sutton, Bert Townsend, Shirley Ann Howard, Ronald Parmer, Aurelia Woods, Max White, John Buchanan, Jim Signer, Bob Bryson, Robert Pollock, Robert McKee, Sue Strever, Shirley Steele, Georgia Fisher, Jean Fisher, Bernice Smith, Bernard Smith, and G. K. Hunt. IN FRONT: Band Margaret Cox, Melba Hasty, Patty Ann Barnes, D. Bryson, Vivian Sellers, Joyce Pannebecker, Evelyn Babcock, Carol Denton, Betty Owens, and Mr. Bates. FIRST ROW: Roger Lagrand, Ann West, Rosalie Keith, Mary Cobb, Shirley Howard, Carol Worley, Carolyn Koenig, Joan Guelzow, Juanita Hardy, Ruth Jones, Betty Harland, and Juanita Wood. SECOND ROW: Max White, G. K. Hunt, Bernard Smith, Bernice Smith, Barbara Smith, Jerry Bonney, Winoma Schmeckenbecker, Mary F. Hardy, Ira Ann Lewis, Nancy Pollock, Ann Faris, and Marilyn Earls. THIRD ROW: David Sutton, Burt Townsend, Ronald Parmer, Aurelia Wood, John Buchanan, Jim Signer, Bob Bryson, Robert McKee, Sue Strever, Georgia Fisher, Jean Fisher, and Robert Pollock. 39 Music Department This year the I. H. S. Band is under the supervision of a new director, Mr. Burton R. Bates. Raymond Gorg, who led the band for several years, had to discontinue teaching because of a heart ailment. We are sure the band and other musical activities will continue the good progress in the years to come. This year the band played some outstanding concerts. It also went to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to compete in the musical events at the college. Following is the program: BAND St. Francis of Assisi Overture.....................R. L. Moehlmann Colorado Concert March................................G. E. Holmes BOYS' CHORUS Cossack Love Song ..................... Where'er You Walk...................... Richard Kountz ....... Handel GIRLS' CHORUS The Robin in the Rain.......................................Noble Cain Morning....................................................Oley Speaks The Sleigh . . . The Promises MIXED CHORUS .... Richard Kountz Simon V. Panchenke VOCAL SOLOS .... Swift ................... Sue Strever . . D'Hardelot................ Sue Strever .... Greig................. Helen Kapelski . . . Curran .............. Helen Kapelski The annual Christmas concert was held on December 21. The concert was as follows: Lullaby . . . . Because . . . I Love Thee Rain....... Winter Wonderland BAND The Crusader Gesu Bambino a v Christmas March Carol of the Bells GIRLS' CHORUS Above the Hills of Juda BRASS SEXTETTE Christmas Medley............................................Holmes Bob Bryson, Jim Signer, Mary Frances Hardy, G. K. Hunt, Max White, and Robert Pollock. BOYS' CHORUS It Came Upon the Midnight Clear........ White Christmas.............. Willis Berlin MIXED CHORUS Christmas Symbol....................... T'was the Night Before Christmas....... 40 . Christiansen Derby--Moore School Activity Calendar leptember: December (Continued): 6. School starts 22 F.H.A. Christmas dinner 13 Volleyball assembly 23 Basketball game with college alumni--her 20 Volleyball game with Elvins--there 26-31 Farmington Kiwanis Tournament 23 Lyceum January: 26 F.F.A. hay ride 6 Basketball game with Jackson--here 27 Volleyball game with lrondale--there 8 Mohawks vs. Granite City )ctobe r: 9 F.F.A. meeting 4 Volleyball game with St. Genevieve--the re 12 Indipindent basketball game 10 F.F.A. meeting 13 Basketball game with Desloge-there 10 F.F.A. Barnwarming 15 Mohawks vs. Wood River, Illinois 1 1 Volleyball game with Bismarck--here 17 Assembly 12 Assembly 17 Basketball game with Farmington--here 14 Cape teachers meeting 22 Mohawks vs. Rolla Ramblers 18 Volleyball game with Frankciay--here 25 F.F.A. meeting 20 Reorganization meeting in gymnasium 23-28 Desloge Tournament 21 Volleyball game with Annapolis--there 26 Farm Bureau in gymnasium 24 F.F.A. Meeting 31 Assembly 25 Volleyball game with Caledonia--there February: 29 Carnival 3 Basketball game with Potosi--here lovember: 6 F.F.A. meeting 1 Volleyball game with Doe Run--here 7 Basketball game with Esther--there 3-4 Teachers meeting 10 Basketball game with Flat River--here 7 F.H.A. party in gymnasium for F.F.A. 11 All-School Party 8 Basketball game with Centerville—there 15 Lyceum 8 Volleyball game with Doe Run--there 17 Basketball game with Fredricktown--ther 9 Lyceum 18 Basketball game with Jackson--here 10 Pep ralley 20 F.F.A. meeting 11 Basketball game with Annapolis--here 22 Assembly 14 F.F.A. Meeting March: 15 Basketball game with Lesterville--here 3 J. C. Talent Show 16 F.H.A meeting 6 F.F.A. meeting 18 Basketball game with Elvins--there 8 Lyceum 21 School individual pictures taken 17 Junior Play 21-26 Ironton Invitational Tournament 18 All-School Party 23 Lyceum 20 F.F.A. meeting 28 F.F.A. meeting 24 Guidance meeting at Flat River : 30 Class 3, music at Cape Gireadeau 2 Basketball game with Bismarck--there April: 3 Mohawks vs. Kansas City Stars 3 F.F.A. meeting 6 Basketball game with Bonne Terre--here 4 Assembly 9 Basketball game with Caledonia--here 8 F.F.A. contest. Cape 10 Mohawks vs. Rolla Rockets 17 F.F.A. meeting 12 F„F.A. meeting 21 Senior Play 13 Basketball game with Piedmont--there 29 Cape Scholastic Contest 13 Missouri State Highway Safety Assembly May: 17 Basketball game with Lutheran, St. Louis--there 11 F.F.A. meeting 20 Basketball game with Leadwood--there 15 F.F.A. meeting 21 Christmas concert 18 Commencement 22 Christmas program in gymnasium 19 School ends 42 Black and Gold King and Queen PAT DePEW AND PAUL HAWKINS 43 Kins and Queen of Black and Gold This year our student body held their annual election to choose two outstanding and popular Seniors for Black and Gold King and Queen. Pat DePew, Senior girl chosen as the queen, is most worthy of this honor. Because of her popularity and friendliness, Pat has taken part in many of the activities. In her Freshman year she held the office of secretary and treasurer of her class. She has been a member of the Future Homemakers three years. She was in the Junior Play and was Senior candidate for Carni- val Queen. Pat indeed deserves the honor of Black and Gold Queen of 1950. Paul Hawkins was the Senior boy chosen as Black and Gold King. Paul has been an active student all four of his high school years. He has been on the basketball team three years and on the junior high team when a Freshman. As a Junior he was vice-president of the Student Council and this year held the office of president of his class and of the Student Council. He was also in the Junior Play. Paul highly deserves this honor of Black and Gold King ol 1950. Carnival On October 29 the annual Ironton High School Carnival was held. Promptly at 6:30 the gym doors opened and soon all of the gaily decorated booths were swamped by eager customers. In the center of the gym was the bingo stand. Along the sides were the following booths-- fish ponds, ring-a-peg, darts, cane rack, cigarettes, roll-it, country store, and hoopla. In the agri- culture department was the food stand and oh the left side the milk bottle throw. The traditional study hall show was held under the direction of Miss Reese. The house of horrors occupied the science room in the main building. Confetti and noise makers added gaity to the scene. The gross income from this year’s carnival was $2,446.87; the ex- penses were $795.27 and the net proceeds were $1,651.60. The proceeds from the carnival went into the general activity fund. Out of this fund come some of the following expenses--Tiger Talks, new basketball suits, noon hour recrea- tion, bus transportation, all-school parties, and a new mimeograph. 44 Senior Float Freshman Float Parade On October 29 at two o’clock, the colorful parade left the school grounds. It was a beautiful day and there was a huge crowd awaiting this an- nual event. The band led the parade followed by the Senior Float. This float, “The Fox and the Grapes”, was very unique and striking. Seated in the center of the float was Pat DePew. Over her was a tree of grapes. The theme was completed with a costumed fox riding on the float with Pat. She wore a lav- ender dress which contrasted the lovely purple lines of the float. The judges gave the Senior Float third place in the ranking. “Now Is The Hour”, the Junior Float, came next in the parade. Two large clocks formed the arms of the chair upon which Orpha Lou Sutton was seated. The float, entirely in red and white, was covered with tiny rose petals. Orpha Lou's dress, which was red with tiny bits of white in it, looked very lovely against the background. The record, “Now Is The Hour”, could be heard playing behind the float. This float took first place. The Sophomore Float, in pale blue and white, made a striking scene coming down the street. Six stately pillars entwined with blue roses led to the throne, encircled in clouds, where Patsy Eid«on was seated. Over the throne was an arch bearing the words, “My Blue Heaven”. The music, “My Blue Heaven , was heard in the background. This float was rated second. The Freshmen brought forth “Candyland” as the theme for their float. In green and white, covered with candy canes, it made a pleasant sight. Sue Ann Bowlin’s dress was pale green dotted swiss. She sat at the end of tiny steps. This float took fourth place. All in all the parade was a huge success. 47 Coronation One of the highlights of our school year was the crowning of Patsy Eidson as the I. H. S. Queen for 1949-’50. The coronation ceremonies began with the trumpet fanfare to announce the arrival of the new queen and her attendants. Awaiting their arrival on the stage were Paul Hawkins, Student Council President, and Bob Bryson, the Master of Ceremonies. When the doors were opened, Patsy Hopkins began playing the proces- sional, and the Freshman candidate stepped forward. She was Sue Ann Bowlin, who was accompanied by Edward Ward, Jr. Sue Ann wore a white taffeta formal with a pink rosebud corsage. Following Sue Ann came Orpha Lou Sutton, Junior Class candidate, whose escort was James Signer. Her for- mal was rose slipper satin, with which she wore a white orchid corsage. Next came Pat DePew, Senior candidate, escorted by Edward Keesling. She wore a lavender formal with a purple corsage. Last came the queen, the Sophomore candidate, Patsy Eidson. Bob Griffe had the honor of escorting her to the throne. Preceding them were Mary Carol Jones, flower girl, and Myron MeWherter, the crown bearer. The queen wore a white net formal with a cor- sage of pink camellias. After the royal party was seated on the stage, Paul Hawkins proclaimed the new queen. With this he gave his arm to Patsy and escorted her to the throne. He placed the crown on her head and presented her with a huge bouquet of red roses. He concluded the ceremony with a short speech to his court and presented the queen and her attendants with a com- 49 pact as memento of the occasion. Black and Gold Staff Tiger Talk Staff 50 FIRST ROW: Black and Gold Staff Nellie Pollock, Winoma Schmeckenbecker, Audrey Webb, Donna Kimmell, Jean Foster, Helen Kapelski, Margaret Wellborn, and Sue Strever. SECOND ROW: Billy Reeves, Curtis Leach, Jerry Bonney, Beryl Adams, John Buchanan, Paul Nicholas, Billy DePew, Wanda DePew, Betty Brooks, and Miss Vincent. Tiger Talks Staff FIRST ROW: Dolores Sitze, Ann Whelehon, Mary Cobb, Faye Reed, Shirley Miller, Margaret Cox, Loretta Kay, Mary F. Hardy, Dorothy Bennett, Ruth Parker, Donna Kimmell, and Betty Brooks. SECOND ROW: Sue Strever, Paul Nicholas. Dean Adams, Jerry Bonney, Billy Reeves, Evelyn Schmidt, Audrey Webb, Winoma Schmeckenbecker, Joan Guelzow, Juanita Wood, Harold Milburn, Billy DePew, Helen Kapelski, Wanda DePew, and Mrs. Lewis. THIRD ROW: Betty Berryman, Betty Owens, Faith Guelzow, Jean Foster, Gladys Russell, Georgia Fisher, Shirley Steele, Carolyn Koenig, Carol Worley, Betty Pinkley, Betty Ratliff, and Patty Baber. Black and Gold Staff Editor............. Assistant Editor... Business Manager.. Assistant Managers Senior Reporter..... Junior Reporter.... Sophomore Reporter, Freshman Reporter . F.F.A. Reporter..... Boys Sports........ Girls Sports....... Music Department... Art Editor......... Assistant Art Editor Humor.............. Society Editors.... Sponsor............ .......Margaret Wellborn .......Jean Marie Foster .............Sue Strever .............Betty Brooks Wanda DePew Dean Adams Winoma Schmeckenbecker ...........Ira Ann Lewis ............ Audrey Webb ...........Nellie Pollock ...........John Buchanan ............Paul Hawkins .............Mary Strever ............ Jerry Bonney ...........Helen Kapelski ...........Billy DeP� w .............Billy Reeves ...........Donna Kimmell Patsy Eidson ............. Miss Vincent 51 Tiger Talks Staff Editor............... Associate Editor...... Sophomore .Associate Art Editors.......... Education Editors Book Reviews..... Exchange Editor., Feature Writers., Humor News Editors... Society Editors Sports Editor F. H. A......... F. F. A......... Girl Scout News Reporters...... Production Sponsors ...........Joan Guelzow ..........Ira Ann Lewis ............Patsy Eidson ..........Carolyn Koenig Helen Kapelski Bill DePew ..........Shirley Miller Bill Reeves .......Jean Marie Foster ...........Annette Ringo Audrey Webb ..............Sue Strever Faith Guelzow Shirley Steele Evelyn Schmidt .............Ruth Parker Ann Whelehon Mary Lou Strever Betty Brooks Donna Kimmell ............Juanita W ood Harold Melburn ............Wanda DePew Delores Sitze Winoma Schmeckenbecke r .....Mary Francis Hardy Norman Dennison Paul Hawkins ............Carol Worley .........Henry Harbison .........Georgia Fisher .........Dorothy Bennett Wanda Young Betty Berryman Patty Baber Betty Owens Margaret Cox Betty Ratliff Betty Pinkiey Gladys Russell ...........Shirley Miller Faye Reed Loretta Kay Nina Reed Georgia Fisher Helen Kapelski Mary Cobb Wanda Young Sue Strever ..............Mrs. Lewis Miss Vincent Miss Reese 52 Senior Play Cast Junior Play Cast 53 FIRST ROW: Senior Play Cast Joan Guelzow, Faye Reed, Nancy Dement, Paul Hawkins, Sue Strever, and Mary F. Hardy. SECOND ROW: Arlen Allmon, Norman Dennison, Roger Lagrand, John Shannon, and Robert McKee. Junior Play Cast FIRST ROW: G. K. Hunt, Aurelia Wood, Juanita Wood, Ruth Parker, Ann West, Shirley Steele, and Helen Stamel. SECOND ROW: Bob Bryson, Tom Archambault, John Buchanan, Jim Signer, Beryl Adams, and Miss Vincent. Senior Play Suspense” was the mystery comedy which was given by the Seniors on April 21. The characters were: .....Roger Lagrand .......Joan Guelzow .....Arlen Allmon .....Annette Ringo .....Edward Keesling .....Nancy Dement .......John Shannon .....Robert McKee Mary Frances Hardy ....Norman Dennison ....... Sue Strever ......... Faye Reed .......Paul Hawkins Stan McBride.... Mrs. McBride.... Roy Bishop...... Betty Archer.... Stuart Brownlee.. Pauline......... Mr. Putnam...... George Spencer.. Madeline Revelle Whitey Wilson ... Barbara Field.... Mrs. Slater..... Slim Lynch...... The play displayed Sherlock Holmes on the radio, xhere is a hold-up and George Spencer faints. The mystery is solved in a unique fashion when Mr. Brownlee consents to have the program broadcasted at Stan's home, with various suspects taking part. The play was a huge success, and everyone en- joyed it immensely. 54 J Junior Play The Junior Class, under the direction of its sponsors, Miss Vincent and Mr. Spitzmiller, presented “June Mad , a comedy in three acts, by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements, based on their novel, “This Awful Age . The characters were: Penny Wood Chuck Harris Mrs. Wood Dr. Wood Elmer Tuttle Effie Milly Lou G. Mervyn Roberts Roger Van Vleck ... Tom Archambault Mr. Harris Ralph Wentworth Shirley Wentworth Julie Harris Penny, fifteen years old, is just at the age when she thinks she is much older than she really is. It only adds more to her illusions when her cousin, G. Mervyn Roberts, brings a friend, Roger Van Vleck, home with him from college and Roger makes a play for her. But when Julie Harris, a college girl, comes on the scene, Roger falls for her and forgets all about Penny. She is bitterly disillusioned, and decides to show everyone how old and sophisticated she really is. She disgraced herself by going to a party in an outfit that is about six years too old for her. But when Chuck Harris, her sixteen year old boy friend, gets into trouble because of her. Penny realizes that she is not as old as she thinks, and that Chuck is a pretty wonderful boy, after all. All of these antics added together, made a hilarious comedy. 55 Cheerleaders Pep Squad 56 Cheerleaders Bonnie Hardy, Patsy Eidson, Betty Harland, and Sue Strever. Pep Squad FIRST ROW: Sue Strever, Betty Harland, Bonnie Hardy, and Nancy Dement. SECOND ROW: Aurelia Wood, Ruth Jones, Rosalie Keith, Carolyn Gault, Mary F. Hardy, Ann West, Mary Smith, and Naomi Parker. THIRD ROW: Winorna Schmeckenbecker, Ruth Calvert, Carol Worley, Juanita Wood, Ira Ann Lewis, Ruth Parker, Shirley Steele, Barbara Reese, and Donna Denton. FOURTH ROW: Shirley Howard, Margaret Cox, Betty Ratliff, Orpha Lou Sutton, Dorothy Bennett, Jane Huff, Loretta Kay, Gladys Russell, and Georgia Fisher. FIFTH ROW: Mary Ruble, Joan Cleveland, Mary Russell, Carolyn Koenig, Imogene Townsend, Nellie Pollock, Celeste Meyer, Thelma Fisher, and Donna Kimmell. Pep Rally To open the 1949- '50 basketball season, the organized pep squad in- vited the student body to a pep rally. On November 10, the night before our first home game, about two hundred students turned up to give our team the fullest support. First on the program was a snake dance. This featured huge signs with slogans such as ‘‘Win Tigers Win”, and torches to light the way. Winding in and out between cars and lamp posts, we covered Main Street. When we re- turned to school everyone circled around a huge bonfire which had been built on the ball diamond. Nancy Dement and Patsy Eidson, the cheerleaders, led us in familiar yells and songs. After each of the basketball boys and Mr. Grayum had been cheered, Mr. Grayum gave a short pep talk. The evening of fun was concluded with a dance in the gym. As everyone went home that night our spirits were high, for we knew the pep rally had gone over big-- but most of all we knew we had a great team and a swell coach. What more could we ask ? 57 “A ” Team Volleyball Volleyball Squad 58 “A” Team Volleyball FIRST ROW: Loretta Kay, Gladys Russell, Nina Reed, Margaret Cox, Mary F. Hardy, Ruth Parker, Shirley Steele, and Nancy Dement. SECOND ROW: Nelda Jones, Faith Guelzow, Patsy Cloin, Ann Whelehon, Wanda DePew, Mary Ruble, Bonnie Hardy, and Orpha Lou Sutton. Volleyball Squad FIRST ROW: Loretta Kay, Gladys Russell, Nina Reed, Margaret Cox, Mary F. Hardy, Ruth Parker, Shirley Steele, and Nancy Dement. SECOND ROW: Mr. Slover, Joan Guelzow, Nelda Jones, Faith Guelzow, Patsy Cloin, Ann Whelehon, Wanda DePew, Mary Ruble, Bonnie Hardy, Orpha Lou Sutton, and Faye Reed, Manager. THIRD ROW: Patty Baber, Carolyn Gault, Ruth Jones, Rosalie Keith, Carolyn Koenig, Betty Harland, Rut!) Reed, Shirley Howard, and Alice Rice. Volleyball The Ironton volleyball team had a very bad season this year, losing most of their games. But even so, their enthusiasm is still high. Shortly after the beginning of school, twenty-seven girls reported for practice under the coaching of Mr. Slover. The girls played eight games during the season, and lost them all. The Tigerettes played in the Doe Run Tournament, losing to Esther the first game. When the season came to a close, the girls elected Mary Francis Hardy as their captain. They all hope for a better season next year. Following are the scores: Ironton 10 Irondale 36 Ironton 16 Ste. Genevieve 28 Ironton 20 Bismarck 25 Ironton 16 Frankclay 31 Ironton 6 Annapolis 61 Ironton 19 Caledonia 26 Ironton 3 Doe Run 44 ♦Ironton 11 ♦Esther 35 59 Basketball Squad 60 “A ” Team Squad FIRST ROW: Harold Nichols, Bob Bryson, Gerald Becker, Eddie Parker, Tom Archambault, Bob Grille, Beryl Adams, and Buddy Short. Basketball Squad FIRST ROW: Eddie Parker, Harold Nichols, Gerald Becker, Bob Bryson, Beryl j� dams, John Shannon, Bob Griffe, Buddy Short, and Arlen Allmon. SECOND ROW: James Trolinger, Harvey Steele, Don McKee, Tom Archambault, Carl Degonia, Herman Nichols, Ray Hughes, and Mr. Grayum. THIRD ROW: Norman Dennison, Manager, Billy Reeves, Bruce Haig, John Smith, Bob Gregory, Jerry Knight, Jim Signer, Dean Adams, Manager. ABSENT: Paul Hawkins. Basketball The Ironton Tigers opened the 1949-'50 basketball season at Centerville. The Tigers did not seem to be able to hit the basket with any of their shots. The Bulldogs took full advantage of this with a 32-25 win over the Tigers. The Tigers found themselves in the next two games. They won by deci- sive scores from Annapolis and Lesterville in that order before losing to the strong quintette from Elvins. In the Ironton Invitational Tournament the Tigers clawed Des Arc into submission by the score of 104-30. Playing Piedmont in the quarter finals, our boys lost a heartbreaker to Piedmont 54-47 to eliminate them from the tourney. The very fine Doe Run quintette won the first place trophy by winning from Piedmont 46-44 in a close game. The Tigers split the next four games. They won from Bonne Terre and Caledonia, but lost to Bismarck and Piedmont. Traveling to Lutheran in St. Louis and Leadwood the Tigers lost by large scores. One of the highlights of the year was winning second place in the Farmington Kiwanis Tournament. Ironton romped over Esther. Doe Run, and Desloge before losing the championship game to Farmington 39-29. In the next two scheduled games our boys won from Desloge, but lost again to the Farmington Knights. Entering the Desloge Tourney, the Tigers lost the very first game to DeSoto by the score 43-37. In the finals of the tourney, the Farmington Knights won over the Flat River Bears 45-41.to win first place. The Tigers lost to Potosi and Esther, but ripped a strong Cape Prep’s team apart at the seams in winning 58-42. 61 Our boys intentions fell short a few points in the games with Flat River and Fredericktown, but there was no doubt who was going to w’in in the Jackson game - Ironton 34, Jackson 27, hurrah for Ironton!!! For the last game of the season the Tigers traveled to Cape Girardeau to play Flat River in the Regional Tournament. Although the Tigers lost, they managed to keep the game fairly close. The Tigers’ record for the season's play was 11 won, 15 lost. Despite this we outscored our opponents 1186 to 1151 points for a game average of 44 points to their opponents 43. The “B” team boys enjoyed a fine record this year, winning 12 out of 19 scheduled games. This year's won and lost record was the worst since Mr. Grayum has been coaching at Ironton. The record does not take anything away from Mr. Grayum’s excellent ability to coach. Almost every evening one could find him working two to three hours with the team on set plays and ball handling. Everyone enjoyed the hours spent with him and regret that the team did not quite live up to expectations. “A” Team SEASON’S RECORD Team Where Played We They Centerville There 25 32 Annapolis Here 78 40 Lesterville Here 61 34 Elvins There 27 50 Des Arc Ironton Tourney 104 40 Piedmont Ironton Tourney 47 54 Bismarck There 27 28 Bonne Terre Here 33 20 Caledonia Here 41 37 Piedmont There 41 47 Luthe ran St. Louis 28 57 Leadwood There 35 50 Esther Farmington Tourney 51 40 Doe Run Farmington Tourney 54 36 Desloge Farmington Tourney 47 42 Farmington Farmington Tourney 29 39 Desloge The re 53 51 Potosi Here 36 37 Farmington Here 53 67 De Soto Desloge Tourney 37 43 Cape Preps Here 58 42 Esther There 38 58 Flat River Here 42 58 F redericktown There 31 42 Jackson Here 34 29 Flat River Cape Regional Tourney 34 49 SENIORS Years Played Letter Years Played Letter Keesling, Edward 10-11-12 Hughes, Ray 10-11-12 i o Nichols, Harold 10-11-12 i i o Hawkins, Paul 9-10-11-12 10-11-12 Parker, Eddie 10-11-12 11-12 Shannon, John 11-12 11-12 Allmon, Arlcn 9-11-12 11-12 JUNIORS Adams, Beryl 10-11 10-11 Degonia, Carl 10-11 11 Gregory, Bob 1 1 Archambault, Tom 1 1 1 1 Becker, Gerald 10-1 1 11 McKee, Don 10-11 11 Steele, Harvey 10-11 0 1 0 1 Short, Bud 10-11 11 Bryson, Bob 9-10-11 9-10-11 Signer, Jim 10-11 11 Nu hols, Herman 1 1 11 Reeves, Bill 11 SOPHOMORES Grille, Bob 10 10 Seibert, Bill 10 Trollinger, James 10 10 Haig, Bruce 10 Smith, John 10 62 PAUL HAWKINS Senior Class President JOAN GUELZOW F.H.A. President Tiger Talks Editor JOHN SMITH Sophomore Class President MARY FRANCES HARDY Pep Club President 63 BOB BRYSON Junior Class President FRANK MACK Freshman Class President BOB BRYSON Band President Basketball Captain FRANK MACK Junior High Basketball Captain MARY FRANCES HARDY Volleyball Captain MARGARET COX Drum Majorette MARGARET WELBORN Annual Staff Editor ROBERT POLLOCK F.F.A. President 64 HUMOR 66 67 69