Bayless High School - Oracle Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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Qu. f 'inf' was to foster better speech, to acquaint members with authentic sources of information on world affairs and to develop a genuine interest in matters worthy of a good citizen's attention. The Bayless band was started in 1957. All students from the fifth grade through high school were able to participate. In 1958 the first play was given for the Freshmen to initiate them into high school life. The party was given in the grade school basement. The first basketball queen was crowned for the school term '38-'59, Each class selected a candidate and the candidate from the class which sold the most Stunt Nite tickets and basketball passes was made queen. This year a Senior girl won. A new feature was added to Bayless in 1940. This was Open House, one night set aside to demonstrate to the parents and guardians what the various students accom- plished. The parents also had the opportunity to meet the teachers and discuss any problems that might lead to a better understanding of the students' problems. An active art class was added to the school curriculum in 1941. The students participate in various poster contests and several awards have been won. For some time a Bayless newspaper had not been published but again in 1941 under the sponsorship of Mr, Shanklin, the Bayless Hi-Lights was set forth. A contest was held for the naming of this paper and the winner was given a year's subscription. In the fall of 1942, Bayless' first annual Invitational Basketball Tournament was held. This year our team took first place. Now in 1944, another asset has been added to Bayless High Schoolg a swing band made up of some of the better musicians of the large band. It has not only been an added enjoyment to the school and community, but it has also given Bayless recognition in the surrounding districts. For eighty-five years the Bayless School has been the center of education in our community and the Senior class of 1932 is the pioneer class in the institution of higher education in Bayless. During all this time Bayless has been successful in all its undet- takings, It is our hope that the Senior Class has added something of value to the history of our Bayless High School. .lu ,cas 9 'W-1 , l.ii5i1'f2rL 'lllfil ft.. , ,,. 'Ili I n ipf1,'i:il.Q:,g5' I: 2 Hia Ilia! ef f min- '32, ll qt.: +4 up

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Tribute to Mrs. Bascom The history of Bayless High School is a short but a glorious one. Its inception, its rise, and its development is sketched in another article. But just a glance at that article will show that the entire life and spirit of Bayless is reflected in the life, teaching career, and administration of the guiding force behind our school-Mrs. Violet C. Bascom. The hundreds of boys and girls who have come under her inspiring influence and leadership bear testimony to a task well done. Of course, we Seniors often find it quite awkward at times like these to fashion into words the kindly feelings and thoughts that dwell in our minds and hearts toward Mrs. Bascom. We know that we, just like many other Bayless graduates, will always return to our school to visit and chat with Mrs. Bascom. CY' 6' Dffl YA' 1529! QQ W A '7?,V 'PU' 8 A