Belleville Township High School - Bellevinois Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1941 volume:

■ II- I THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE BELLEVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL, BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS PRESENTS VOLUME 25 OF THE BELLEVINOIS STAFF NANCY ANN SPITZE JANE RUTH STIFF DONALD VEIGEL DICK HILGARD MARTIN SCHAEFER LOIS WALL MILDRED BENDER MARY JANE REHG QUENTIN STENZEL DORIS HOHM AURELIA SAUER JERRY LEUNIG MARTHA MEYER ALVIN LOP I NOT JIMMY TAYLOR THETIS COVINGTON R. L. THORNE SPONSOR Don Hesse Studio MISS LENORA KRIEGE To Miss Kriege, who has guided students with untiring effort for fourteen years and has proved what true cooperation is, we, the class of 1941, dedicate this book. II llll N CLASSES CONTENTS BOOK ONE ADMINISTRATION BOOK TWO BOOK THREE BOOK FOUR BOOK FIVE BOOK SIX ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES FEATURES ADVERTISING T IS OUR HOPE THAT IN LATER YEARS THIS BOOK WILL BRING TO STUDENTS, FACULTY AND FRIENDS, MANY MEM¬ ORIES OF PLEASANT EXPERIENCES AND FOND ACQUAINT¬ ANCES, MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NUMEROUS ADVANTAGES OFFERED IN THIS HIGH SCHOOL WITH THESE VIEWS IN MIND WE LEAVE IN THE ENSUING PAGES THOSE MEMORIES AND DREAMS YOU CHERISH OF BELLEVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL. CAMPU S Ur VIEWS DF TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL OUR AUDITORIUM HOLDS MANY PLEASANT MEM¬ ORIES OF DRAMA AND MUSIC FOR EVERY STUDENT THROUGH THIS STADIUM ENTRANCE PASSES THE FOOTBALL TEAM TO BRING FAME TO OUR SCHOOL D H I U M KENNETH CLASSEN CLASS OF S YOU MEET THE MEMBERS OF OUR FACULTY IN THIS SECTION YOU WILL RECOGNIZE EACH FAMILIAR FACE, AND THUS RECALL HOW THEY HAVE WORKED DILIGENTLY TO HELP US SUC¬ CEED. FOR FOUR YEARS THEY HAVE GUIDED US THROUGH OUR TROUBLES, HOWEVER LARGE THEY MIGHT HAVE BEEN, AND FOR THIS WE WILL EVER BE GRATEFUL TO THOSE WHO WE LEAVE BEHIND THEY WILL SHOW THE SAME KIND CONSIDERATION, NEVER ENDING ENTHUS¬ IASM, AND CO-OPERATION IN ALL ACTIVITIES. BOAHD (1 F EDUCATIfllV Standing: F. E. Merrils, Edward Fuhrman, A. C. Stenzel, Adolf Viehman. Seated: Elmer Roberts, Dr. E. L. Rauth, R. W. Jung, Dr. Edmond Bechtold. WE, THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1941, WISH TO EXTEND OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR THE COMPETENT SERVICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCA¬ TION OF BELLEVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL. THESE MEN HAVE FUNCTIONED DILIGENTLY TO HELP MAINTAIN THE HIGH STANDARDS OF OUR SCHOOL ROLAND JUNG President F. E. MERRILS Secretary DR. EDMOND BECHTOLD ADOLPH VIEHMAN EDWARD W. FUHRMAN ELMER ROBERTS ALVIN STENZEL DR. E. L. RAUTH PRINCIPAL Living honestly up to the letter of the law, lending ourselves sincerely to the services of our country or any part thereof in any form in which we can serve effectively makes a democracy more dynamic than other forms of government because of the mass good will of all. Not what we get from our country but what we give measures our patriotism. Let us dedicate ourselves unreservedly to our America for our Amer¬ ica especially in these virulent, chaotic days. H. G. S. A SCH011L DAY Page 16 DISCUSSING PROBLEMS BETWEEN CLASSES RECEIVING VISITORS LENDING A HELPING HAND WITH MH. SCHMIDT Page 17 FACULTY Fleischbein Johnson Te Winkle Naffziger ANNETTE FLEISCHBEIN, B. S. Lindenwood College University of Illinois (English) FRED NAFFZIGER, B. ED. Illinois State Normal University (Commercial) NETTA NIESS, A. B., A. M. University of Illinois (German, French, Spanish) PEARL JOHNSON, A. B., A. M. (Head Latin Dept.) McKendree College University of Illinois Washington University (Latin) Niess HELEN TE WINKLE, A. B. Pittsburgh University Edinboro State Teachers 7 College, Edinboro, Pa. Washington University Columbia University (History) A. A. BOHANNON, B. S. Kansas State Teachers 7 College Colorado State College (Machine Shops) JEANNE BAER, A. B. Washington University (English) L. F. LENTZ, B. S. University of Illinois Colorado State College (Agriculture) Page 18 Bohannon Baer Lentz a Pfaffenbach WILLIAM L. PFAFFENBACH, B. ED. State Teachers 7 College, Oshkosh, Wisconsin General Motors Institute of Tech¬ nology, Flint, Michigan Stout Institute, Menomonie, Wis. (Auto Mechanics) ALVIN NEBELSICK, B. S., A. M. (Head Social Studies Dept.) Southeast Missouri Normal Springfield, Mo. State Teachers 7 College University of Nebraska (History, Civics) F. J. FRIEDLI, B. S., M. S. (Head Biology Dept.) Central Wesleyan McKendree College University of Illinois (Athletic Director) (Biology, Botany, Zoology) H. WORTMANN, B. S. University of Illinois (Commercial) Nebelsick THEODORE HARPSTREIT, B. S. James Milliken (Manual Art Education) LILY V. MADDUX, PH. B. University of Chicago School of Business Southern Illinois State Normal Gregg College Palmer School of Penmanship, Boulder, Colo. University of Chicago Teachers 7 College, Columbia University of New York (Commercial) RUSSEL L. THORNE, A. B., M. S. Washington University (English and Public Speaking, Ameri¬ can History, Academic Advisor, Sponsor of Bellevinois) LEE WADE, B. ED. Western Illinois State Teachers 7 Col¬ lege (Commercial) Friedli Wortmann Harpstreit Maddux Thorne Wade Page 19 DEPARTMENTS HOME ECONOMICS CLARA B. NEUBAUER (Head of Department) The Home Economics courses offered in B. T. H. S. are planned to provide training in the various activities of home life needed as a foundation in good homemaking and an introduction to courses a student may be interested in studying in college. Home Economics in our high schools and colleges no longer consists of just cooking and sewing. It provides courses needed to meet the growing demand in professional and commercial fields for Home Economics trained women as well as for the Home-making profession. Foods I includes a study of the composition, selection and preparation of foods, planning and serving breakfasts and luncheons. Foods II includes a study of food preservation, planning and serving din¬ ners, marketing and special diets in relation to health. Foods III is a course in meal planning, table service, and etiquette. Clothing I includes the study of the selection and care of sewing equip¬ ment, fundamental processes for all sewing, personal grooming, a study of fibers and qualities of materials, planning, selection and construction of s ' mple undergarments and dresses, and care and repair of garments. Clothing II includes the study of design and color in relation to planning and selection of garments, simple tailoring, remodeling and construction of children ' s garments, and simple sports clothes. Clothing Mi includes a review of principles of design and color in relation to dress, hygienic principles underlying dress, the economic aspects of dress, end the study of historic costumes and their relation to modern dress. This course also includes lessons in various kinds of hand work such as smocking, fagoting, hemstitching, knitting and crocheting, etc. Also included are: making of a handsome garment or article for the home, make over garments, afternoon and simple tailored garments. Projects are selected according to needs and ability of students. Clothing IV includes the study and practice of pattern making and fitting, simple costume designing, dyeing of materials, study of selection of furs and laces, consumer problems in selection of clothing, and textile fabrics. Current textile topics and projects are chosen according to needs and ability of students in the class. Clothing V teaches students the qualities to look for in selection of house¬ hold textile articles, such as, rugs, curtains, draperies, table linens, etc. Projects are selected according to needs and ability of students with just one requirement that of making a suit or coat for one of the projects. Homemaking V includes study of the home and family, home manage¬ ment, study of wise expenditure of the income, relation of home to com¬ munity, child care and development. Homemaking VI includes planning and furnishing the home, care of the home, planning the wise use of time, health and care of sick in the home, education and training of little children, our responsibilities to all children. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ALICE KIRCHER EDGAR GUNDERSON (Heads of Department) Physical education is the systematic development of bodily health. Par¬ ticularly significant to the success of the B. T. H. S. physical education pro¬ gram Is.the departmental division into boys ' and girls ' activities. This program is achieved by scientific supervision of exercises, sports, and ihythmic activities, all of which breeds a healthy mind and body, develops muscular coordination, physical grace, and tenders leadership and fair play. Yearly physical and medical examinations are given to every pupil, and he is shown the value of such periodic examinations so that he will willingly continue the practice. Page 20 INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT H. R. BRILL (Head of Department) The Industrial Arts Department offers three years ' work in mechanical drawing, machine shops, and wood shops; and one year in auto mechanics. The department as a whole has the following aims: to teach the work on a problem solving basis, to promote industry, cooperation and the worthy use of leisure time outside of school hours, recognition of value in buying and insight into allied trades and knowledge of trade products. The mechanical drawing section offers work in the fundamentals of draw¬ ing, lettering and sheet metal development the first year, machine drawing the second year; and architectural drawing the third year. The architectural drawing consists of fundamentals, house plans, elevations, perspectives, planning and estimating. The wood shops offers beginning bench work the first semester: advanced bench work, turning, band saw, mortiser, tenoner and belt sander work the second semester. Students taking shop work are required during the sopho¬ more year to take machine shops of auto mechanics, which includes bent metal work, use of the drill press, power hack saw, lathe and shaper work. During the junior year, shop students may choose between Wood Shops 5 and 6 and Machine Shops 5 and 6. Wood Shops 5 consists of beginning mill work; Wood Shops 6, advanced mill work; Wood Shops 7, pattern mak¬ ing; and Wood Shops 8, shop foremanship. Machine shops 5 and 6 consists of advanced work on lathe, shaper, miller and planer. The difficulty of the work advances from one piece tools the first semester to small machines the fourth semester. One years ' work is offered in auto mechanics, which includes a study of the construction, care, operation, and repair of the modern automobile. All students majoring in the field of Industrial Arts are required to take at least two years of Mechanical Drawing. MODERN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT H. A. KANZLER (Head of Department) The Modern Language Department offers three years of French, two years of Spanish, and three years of German. In the first year, the funda¬ mentals of the grammar of the language are emphasized; while in the sec¬ ond year, more time is given to reading. The primary aim of the course is to impart a reading knowledge, while the ability to speak and write the language is taught as a secondary aim. French is offered in the Freshman year, German in the Sophomore year, and Spanish in the Junior year. In the French and Spanish classes, the new language. Literature, and Life series of texts is being used, which contain grammar, reading, and essays in English concerning the foreign country and its people. Personal corres¬ pondence is carried on in the advanced classes with foreign students. In these ways, a third aim is fostered—that of imparting knowledge of the foreign country, past and present, and inspring an interest in the life and characteristics of its people. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT JESSELYN GRIEVE (Librarian) For a fundamental knowledge of the arts and sciences all of us depend largely upon books. The High School Library has over six thousand books and subscribes for forty-three periodicals. A course in Library Practice is offered each hour of the day. Any student who has the consent of the principal and librarian may become a library assistant who attends to the circulation of books and magazines and assists those who are less familiar with the library. FACULTY Kriege Snyder Riley JEAN SNYDER, B. ED. (Head Art Dept.) Illinois State Normal University Columbia University Washington University (Art) LEO A. RILEY, B. S. Bradley Polytechnic Washington University General Motors Institute of Technol¬ ogy, Flint, Michigan University of Missouri (Mechanical Drawing) LENORA KRIEGE, B. S., A. M. MacMurray College Northwestern University University of Mexico (History) MARGUERITE SKAAR, A. B. University of Wisconsin University of California McGill University Sorbonne, France University of Mexico (French and Spanish) ETHEL STIFF, A. B., M. A. University of Illinois Library School, University of Illinois (English) RUTH MILLER, A. B. Washington University University of Colorado Gregg College University of Chicago (Stenography) FLORINE PETRI, B. S. University of Illinois University of Wisconsin (English) CLARA NEUBAUER, B. S. (Head Domestic Art Dept.) Illinois State Normal University of Illinois Iowa State School of Agriculture (Domestic Art) Stiff Miller Petri Neubauer Page 22 Jossem LILLIAN JOSSEM, B. S. Washington University University of Wisconsin (Journalism and English) CHRISTINE FISCHER, B. S. University of Missouri Columbia U. of New York City University of Wisconsin Washington University (Physiography, Mathematics) JAMES A. TRABUE, B. S., M. S. (Head Commercial Dept.) University of Illinois Kansas State Teachers 7 College Washington University Public Finance, Business Administra¬ tion (Commercial and Social Science) PHYLLIS ALEXANDER, B. S. Eastern Illinois State Teachers 7 College Bradley Polytechnic Institute University of Minnesota University of Illinois (Foods, Homemaking) Fischer ORENA FARMER, A. B., A. M. (Head English Dept.) Monticello Seminary University of Illinois Columbia University (English) HALLIE EUBANKS Southern Illinois State Normal University of Wisconsin Washington University (Commercial) O. H. CROSS, A. B. DePauw University Washington University (Biology) FLORENCE MILLER, A. B. Ripon College Drake University Colorado University University of Minnesota (History and Civics) T rabue Alexander Farmer Eubanks Cross Miller Page 23 DEPARTMENTS ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ORENA FARMER (Head of Department) The first aim of education must be to train man in the use of language. His power of speech controls his thought, his pleasures, his work, his person¬ ality, and his place in society. By and large a democracy depends on the intelligent understanding and expression by its citizens of facts and ideas. The English curriculum is adjusted to the individual student as far as group teaching permits. Reading tests are given to all freshmen so that materials may be used suitable to the varying abilities. All work in the English course is planned to start with present needs of the pupils. The reading is arranged in units; such as, Glorious Adventure, Kinship with Nature, In Step with the Scientist, Early American Life, Choosing a Career, Learning More About Others, Feelings Expressed through Poetry, In the Realm of Fancy. The composition has units in letter-writing, the study of magazines, gram¬ mar, story-telling and writing, courtesy, and the like. Panel discussions, parliamentary drill, and conversation have superseded formal debate. The senior students may elect special courses in public speaking, journal¬ ism, or English preparatory for college in place of the regular English courses. The aim of the English department is to make the work functional so that what is learned will have immediate as well as future value. MUSIC DEPARTMENT EDWIN H. PETERS HOPE BAER (Heads of Department) Edwin H. Peters directs the band, orchestra, and instrumental quartets. The various quartets have brought State and National honors to our school by winning contests in their respective groups. Five band and orchestra members took first place in the District Solo Contest held at O ' Fallon, March 15 . The band plays at all of the home football games, parades, picnics, and various civic functions. In addition to this the band competes in the Class A division of the Illinois School Band Contest, plays in assembly programs, and presents concerts. The band also sponsors a Military Ball each year. The orchestra presents several programs during the year. Several mem¬ bers are selected each year to play in the Illinois All-State Orchestra. Musical courses taught by Mr. Peters are: Music Appreciation, Harmony, Theory, and History of Music. The departments presented a Musicale, No¬ vember 28, which was a tremendous success. Miss Baer teaches Voice and Piano, directs the A Capella Choir and the glee clubs, and trains the girls ' sextet and boys ' quartet. The A Capella Choir has sung in various churches, and for numerous clubs throughout the city. This year ' s engagements included a program at Scott Field and one at the State P. T. A. Convention. The glee clubs have been very active this year. They participated in the Mu sicale. Last November 8 members of the glee clubs were selected to sing in the All-State Chorus which met at the University of Illinois. On April 25, ninety-five of the glee club members sang in the Southwestern Illinois Choral Festival which was directed by Olaf Christiansen, and held at Woodriver. The sextet and quartet have filled many singing engagements throughout Belleville during the entire school year, having sung for churches, clubs and civic affairs. This department presented on April 28, the operetta, Belle Of Barcelona . The combined glee clubs and choir formed the singing chorus for this pro¬ duction. Page 24 PHYSICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT JOHN A. KARCH (Head of Department) The purpose of this department is to introduce the students to the work¬ ings of the natural forces so that they may better appreciate the world in which they live. Physiography is offered during the second year. A well equipped labora¬ tory makes it possible to study the materials of the earth ' s crust, and the changes wrought by the forces of nature in forming the natural features of the surface of the earth. A study is also made of weather conditions, records being kept of temperature, barometric pressures, etc., including the condi¬ tions that lead to rainfall and even those that favor hurricanes. Chemistry may be taken during the Junior year. One year of algebra is a prerequisite. The science is taught so as to give a knowledge of the tech¬ nical language, the formulas, and the laboratory techniques of chemistry; thus giving a thorough preparation for those who may continue the study of chemistry in college. But for those who may not continue the study of chemistry frequent reference is made to the services of chemistry to society through its contribution to health, agriculture and industry. Physics is given during the Senior year. Algebra and plane geometry are required. A thorough and practical knowledge of the principles of simple machines, of optics, and of electricity is taught. The application of these principles so commonly used in the homes today is stressed. With so much electrical apparatus in use, it would be quite an advantage for the home¬ maker to have a better understanding of the machines she is using. The laboratory is well equipped for this purpose. AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT L. F. LENTZ (Head of Department) The aim of vocational agriculture is to prepare boys for the work on the farm. The vocational law sets up certain requirements for the local schools, which in agriculture are sane and practical. Each boy enrolled must carry on six months of farm practice under the supervision and instructions of the teacher of agriculture. Work is done, records are kept, studies are made, and instruction is given, both in school and out, based upon the project. This department has a room equipped primarily for instruction in agricul¬ ture. It has a farm shop for teaching of farm mechanics. Farm Me¬ chanics work includes all of the unspecialized mechanical activities that should be done on the average farm such as farm woodwork, home conveni¬ ences, forge work, soldering, harness repair, rope work, and farm machinery. The school offers three years of agriculture—one of soils, crops and hor¬ ticulture, one in animal husbandry and a year in farm shops. The F. F. A. was and is designed to supplement training opportunities for boys who are progressing toward the goal of establishment in a farming business. Through the F. F. A. activities the cooperative spirit is fostered and individual talent is discovered and developed. Here is a school of ex¬ perience in the art of working together for a common good. This organiza¬ tion embodies the fundamentals of a true democracy. Each member has individual responsibility resting on his shoulders, but teamwork is essential to lasting accomplishment. Future farmers not only work well together, but they know how to provide organized recreation for themselves and others in the community. Many State associations own and operate State-wide camps which combine recre¬ ation and health protection with leadership-training activities that reach every Chapter in the State. FACULTY Rauth Pyatt Baer WALTER RAUTH, A. B. Illinois College McKendree College University of Wisconsin University of Illinois St. Louis University (Social Science) KENNETH PYATT, B. E., A. M. Southern Illinois Teachers ' College University of Michigan (Mathematics) HOPE IDA BAER B. S. (Music) McKendree College M. A. (Music) Northwestern Uni¬ versity JESSELYN GRIEVE, A. B., B. S. University of Illinois McKendree College Washington University (Physical Education) H. A. KANZLER, A. B., A. M., B. E. (Head Modern Language Dept.) Christian Brothers ' College, St. Louis University of Illinois Chicago University University of Paris, France Madrid, Spain Rome, Italy (Latin, French, Spanish) JANE A. MONEY I. S. N. U.—B. Ed. University of Hawaii University of Southern California University of Chicago—Work of M.A. MARGARET K. HUECKEL 2 years Southern Illinois State Normal University of Illinois B. S. H. B. TABOR, B. S. University of Illinois (Biology, Football and Basketball Coach) Kanzler Money Hueckel Tabor Gunderson Bennett Grigg EDGAR GUNDERSON, B. S. (Head Boys Physical Ed. Dept.) LaCross State Normal University of Illinois St. Louis University JAMES E. BENNETT, PH. B. Southern Illinois State Normal University of Chicago Washington University (Commercial) GLADYS GRIGG, A. B., A. M. University of Illinois Columbia University (English) Washington University (Librarian) E. G. HEXTER, A. B., A. M. (Head Mathematics Dept.) McKendree College Washington University University of Illinois (Mathematics, Registrar) LUELLA MUELLER, B. S., M. S. McKendree College University of Illinois Chicago University (Biology) EDWIN PETERS, B. MUS., M. MUS. Strassberger Conservatory of Music Chicago Music College Webster University (Music) ALICE KIRCHER, B. S. (Head Girls Physical Ed. Dept.) Lindenwood College University of Illinois (Physical Education) H. R. BRILL, A. B., PH. M. Indiana State Teachers ' College Bradley Polytechnic Institute University of Wisconsin Washington University (Head Industrial Arts Dept.) (Wood Shops) Mueller Peters Kircher Brill Page 27 DEPARTMENTS ART DEPARTMENT JEAN SNYDER (Head of Department) The study of art is intended primarily to raise the standard of taste in the average pupil and to discover and develop talent in the gifted student. De¬ sign—the basis of any art—is taught through a variety of media: metals, wood, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, clay, plaster, leather, tempera. The art department now offers four courses: Introduction to Art, Paint¬ ing, Commercial Art, and Crafts. Introduction to Art is a prerequisite to any of the other three. A student wishing to major in art may take a third year of advanced work in any course he chooses. Besides the regular class work, students design and paint scenery for some of the plays, make cuts for the school paper, and posters and program covers for school functions. BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT F. J. FRIEDLl (Head of Department) The Biology department offers courses in biology, botany, and zoology. The course in biology is required of all freshmen and botany elective to sophomores and zoology to juniors and seniors. Each course extends throughout the year. These biological subjects are of great cultural value as well as of wide practical application. There is no person who does not come in contact with them daily in some of their phases. The home, the farm, the wayside, the wood, the lake, the stream, and even the air contain living materials which are both interesting and instructive. Our furniture, our food, our clothing are largely of a biological nature. Our gardens, our lawns, our field crops, our industries, and our health are indispensable adjuncts of every-day life. Not only do they possess cultural and aesthetic values, but at the same time they represent much wealth. So significant and universal are the applica¬ tions of biology in education and life that a study of these great branches of science has unusual importance. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT JAMES E. TRABUE (Head of Department) The Commercial Department is faced with a two-fold responsibility in education: first, to offer the students a fundamental vocational training that will enable them to support themselves according to a good standard of living; secondly, to give the students the social and economic background to develop a knowledge of social conditions and needs, a consciousness of belonging to cooperative society, and a sense of responsibility to that society. To fulfill these obligations a four year curriculum is planned in which vocational courses and social sciences are offered. The vocational work is as follows: two semesters of general business training, nine semesters of secretarial studies including office practice and advanced transcript, five semesters of bookkeeping including cost accounting and fundamental prin¬ ciples of auditing; two semesters of fundamental business arithmetic; one semester each of salesmanship, advertising, and business correspondence. The social sciences offered include one semester ' s work in each of the following subjects: Social Problems, Commercial Geography, Commercial Law and Economics. The Departments place a great deal of emphasis on job placement work for the graduates and endeavors to maintain a job-follow-up system for the benefit of the employers, employees, and the school. Page 28 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT E. G. HEXTER (Head of Department) The place which mathematics should have in the educational program is to be determined by appraising the ways it assists in attaining the following objectives: the ability to think clearly; the ability to use information, con¬ cepts, and general principles; the ability to use fundamental skills; the development of desirable attitudes, and the development of interests and appreciation. It isv ery essential to consider how mathematics has assisted in the development of our civilization and the exent to which we now depend upon it. So old are some of its uses and so deeply are they imbedded in our culture, that they are in danger of being taken tor granted and forgotten. On the other hand, the subject is at present finding employment in new ways which may not have come to the attention of people not directly con¬ cerned with mathematics. The department of Mathematics offers a full four-year course as follows: Elementary Algebra I and II; Plane Geometry III and IV; Advanced Alge¬ bra V; Solid Geometry VI; Trigonometry VII and College Algebra VIII. LATIN DEPARTMENT PEARL JOHNSON (Head of Department) The Latin Department of the Belleville Township High School offers a four-year course. In the first year the fundamental and basic forms of the language are studied and practiced by means of sentences and short read¬ ing lessons which are based on events of Roman history. These readings led up to Caesar ' s Commentaries in the second year. The third year is spent in translating Cicero ' s Orations and studying the history of the period of this orator ' s life. The fourth year is devoted to the reading of Virgil ' s Aeneid. Throughout the course one-fifth of the time is devoted to composition work. In the Latin Club, which meets once a month, vocabulary, Roman customs, and grammatical forms are studied, but in the more informal manner by means of the cross-word puzzles, informal discussion, games, and short plays. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ALVIN NEBELSICK (Head of Department) The Social Studies, involving Economic, Social and Political relationships, are so alive and growing, that it is hard to see how anyone can think of them as dead and dry. They are, in reality, a little more than a study of the present, explained in the terms of the past. They look forward, not backward; they are dynamic, not static. Out of the world of yesterday the world of today has grown; out of the world of Today will come the world of tomorrow. It is impossible to understand our times without a knowledge of the conditions which brought them about; it is equally impossible to make intelligent deci¬ sions for the future if we have only a meager understanding of the age in which we live. At least for a democracy, they are the most practical of all subjects, for in them the students learn the need for loyalty to the ideal that government of the people, for the people, and by the people shall not perish from the earth. One overstates but little to say that any democracy will function smoothly only in proportion as these subjects are well-taught and well-understood. FACULTY Campbell Stenger CHARLES FREEMANN, A. B. A. Washington University University of Colorado (E conomics) META STENGER, B. S., M. A. Illinois State Normal University St. Louis University (English) Kindred RUTH KINDRED, PH. B. University of Chicago Washington University Columbia University (English) W. H. CAMPBELL, A. B., A. M. Monmouth College University of Illinois Washington University University of Colorado (Chemistry, Algebra) _ Page 30 Hertel ALFRED HERTEL, B. ED., M. S. Illinois State Normal University University of Wisconsin (Biology) Yarbrough J. H. YARBROUGH, B. S. (Assistant Principal) Western Kentucky State Normal University Transylvania University Chicago University (Business Arithmetic) Karch JOHN KARCH, B. S., A. M. Illinois College University of Illinois Washington University (Head Physical Science Dept.) (Mathematics and Physics) Page 31 rIRST WE SEE OUR SENIORS LEAVING, GRATEFUL FOR FOUR YEARS OF ATTENTION. NEXT THE JUNIORS, ANXIOUS TO REACH THE PRIME OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER. THIRDLY OUR SOPHOMORES WHO BY NOW HAVE REACHED THE HALF WAY MARK. AND LASTLY THE FRESHMEN LOOKING FORWARD WITH ANTIC¬ IPATION. FOR THE SENIORS THESE FOUR YEARS HAVE FAIRLY FLOWN. IT SEEMS BUT YESTERDAY THAT WE WERE PETRIFIED FRESHMEN. IN THESE FOUR YEARS WE HAVE STORED UP MANY MEMORIES AND MADE MANY NEW FRIENDS. □ □ I A u i ' I Mi SENIOH CLASS UFFICEHS RALPH GROH President ELMIRA PIESBERGEN Vice-President DON VEIGEL Secretary-T reasurer INVITATION COMMITTEE Peggy Post Gladys Wiskamp Marjorie Brown Bob Fischer Clemens Jacques Mr. Karch, Sponsor SENIOR FAREWELL PROGRAM COMMITTEE Betty Jane Schwind Mary Ellen Taylor Mary Ann Robertson Tom Paro Calvin Bien Lawrence Christopher Mr. Nebelsick, Sponsor SENIOR PLAY COMMITTEE Betty June Edmiston Minette Diffey Gwen Vaught Bob Glueck John Marsh James Taylor Miss Hueckel, Sponsor ARBOR DAY COMMITTEE Marion Miller Charlotte Taff Audrey White Ralph Groh Don Veigel Richard Zogg Miss F. Miller and Miss Grigg, Sponsors CHRISTMAS PROGRAM COMMITTEE Betty Jean Godwin Doris McKillop Shirley Conner Jerry Leunig Tom Paro Richard Zogg Mr. Campbell and Mr. Nebelsick, Sponsors Page 34 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ' 41 The high school days of the Class of 1941 are draw¬ ing rapidly to a close. We have crowded into these past four years many enjoyable experiences, and have made lasting friendships. As Freshmen we were bewildered and inexperienced. Gradually we began to find ourselves and to know and appreciate our faculty. Now we realize the great debt we owe to these teachers. It is largely through the in¬ spiration and guidance of them as advisors that we have obtained knowledge and a sound basis for continued education. Now that Commencement Day is near at hand, we have reached the cross roads. Our class will be separated —each going in pursuit of his particular field of interest. Though we are parted, our memories shall cling together. To these fond remembrances we pay an everlasting tribute. With sincere wishes for the future, we bid farewell to the faculty, the student body, and good old Belleville Township High School. DONALD VEIGEL Secreta ry-T reasurer SENIOR CLASS OF FORTY-ONE CLEMIE QUIRIN Home Ec Club, Snappy Snappers DORIS NICHOLS Chorus 1 -2, Campus Daze LILLIAN BROWN Home Ec Club, Snappy Snappers IRMA FICKINGER Jr. Jam Committee RUTH FALCETTI Snappy Snappers, Home Ec. Club, Knitting Club DORIS KRUMMRICH Chorus, Snappy Snappers MARY JANE BAUER Chorus ANNA FRANZ Jr. Jam Committee HELEN STERTHMAN STERTHIE Snappy Snappers 1-2-3-4, Tumblers 3, G. A. A. 1 -2-3, Chorus 3 JEANETTE SHIRLEY ADLER JEANIE Glee Club 1 FRANCIS ELIZABETH MEYER Glee Club, Operetta 5 A Page 36 BETTY JEAN GODWIN Sr. Dram. Club 3-4, Love Goes South , David Copperfield , What A Life SHIRLEY SCHICKIDANZ SHIR Life Begins At Sixteen , Hulda of Holland , A Capella Choir 3, Sr. Dram. Club, Chorus 1 -2 BILL FAULKNER WILLIE Track 2-3-4, Adv. Mgr. Jr. Jam, Art Club 3, Weather Club 2-3-4 JERRY LEUNIG ROCKIE Football 3-4, Wrestling, Track 2, Bellevinois, Jr. Jam Committee, Jr. Dram., Assembly Program MOREEN MAITLAND G. A. A. 1, Knitting Club 3, Snappy Snappers 1-2 HAZEL HARPER Chorus 1, Glee Club, Choir, Love Goes South , Campus Daze , Hulda of Holland LEROY FRITZ All State Orchestra 3, National Music Contest 3, Orchestra 1-2-3-4 DON LERCH MARY ELLEN TAYLOR Snappy Snappers, Latin Club 2, Prom Committee, Sr. Program Committee NELLE SCHMALENSEE Chorus 1, Glee Club 2, Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Cam¬ pus Daze , Snappy Snappers RALPH GREEN WARREN HANSLEBEN BUTCH Football 3-4, Track 4 DORIS HOHM Freshman Class Pres., Band 1-2-3-4, Hy News 4, Bellevinois 4, All State Chorus 3-4 Our Seniors Are Versatile Page 37 SENMR CLASS OF FDHTY-D1VE NANCY ANN SPITZE SPIT ' ' Young Lincoln , Fr., Soph., Jr. Assembly, Jr.-Sr. Dramatic Clubs, Bellevinois Editor BILLY REED Band 3-4 LEONARD APPLEBAUM Art Club 3-4 DOROTHY BUESCH Snappy Snappers, 1-2, G. A. A., Latin Club 1-2 RICHARD ZOGG Wrestling, Tennis, Glee Club, Operetta, Baseball Manager LORENE RUFF Knitting Club ARLEEN BERTELSMAN Operetta Carry Comes To College KENNETH GOEPFERT Hy News 4 VIRGINIA BERGER G.A.A. 2-3-4, Home Economics Club 2-3-4 BILL SEIB SQUIRT Wrestling Capt. 4, Football 2-3-4, Lettermen ' s Club, Baseball 3-4 GEORGE SEIBERT MARION MILLER Snappy Snappers, Glee Club 1 -2, Orchestra 1 -2, Campus Daze Page 38 STANLEY McCARRON Football 3-4, Basketball 2, Hy News 4 «- 4g , . ,  % LOIS WALL Jr. Dram. 1-2, Chorus 1-2, Hy News 3, Bellevinois Staff GWENDOLYN VAUGHT GWEN Jr. V-Pres., Sec. Student Council, Snappy Snappers, Jr. Assembly Program, Who ' s Crazy Now HENRY J. MAYHALL FLASH Sr. Dram. Club and Committee 4, Baseball 4, Track 4, Little Women WAYNE W. MENG F. F. A. V-Pres. and Sec., State Softball team, Track 3-4, Judging Team F. F. A. SHIRLEY HOPE MILLER Sec. Quill and Scroll 4, Hy News 4, Art Club, Jr. Jam Carnival Com., Latin Club 3-4 HELEN SAWALICK BOB GROH Football 2-3, Wrestling 1-3-4, Track 1-2, Base¬ ball 3-4, Basketball Manager 2 WALTER DOMNICK BIEKERT WALLY F. F. A. DOROTHY MAE TEINNECK TONI Snappy Snappers 1-2-3, G. A. A. 1-2 GRACE RAAB Girls ' Glee Club 1 -2-3, Knitting Club bill McKinley Dur Seniors Are Valiant Page 39 SENIOR CLASS OF FORTY-DIVE ELEANOR VETO ROBERT CAESAR BOB Football 2-3-4, Track, Baseball 1-2, Lettermen ' s Club LESTER MILLER JUNIE Football, Baseball 1 -4, Basketball 2-3-4, Sec.-Treas. Jr. Class, Student Council 3-4 PAT HILGARD Jr. Dram., Sr. Dram., Jr. Dram. Play, Snappy Snappers LUCILLE SCHWARTZ EMM Chorus 2-4, Sr. Dram. Club WARREN HEMMER BUD Orchestra 2-3-4, Wrestling 4, Baseball 4, Band 3 HOMER KNEFELKAMP Track 1-2, Baseball 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3, Art Club LILLIAN SCHIFFERDECKER LILL Campus Daze , Love Goes South ' , A Capella Choir 2-3, Sextet 1-2-3-4 MARIE HILPERT HUGH LINN MARSH HUGHIE Band 1-2, Wrestling 4, Sr. Dram. Little Women , Belle of Barcelona ALFRED KRAFT SONNY Baseball 3-4, Basketball 4, Lettermen ' s Club, Band 1-2-3-4 WILMA HAAS Chorus 40 CLEMENS JACQUES CLEM Ring, Announcement, Jr. Jam Committees, Junior Harvard Award, What A Life MARILYN BONHARDT Sr. Dram. Club, Hy News Staff 4, Latin Club 1 -2, Sophomore Assembly Program WILLIAM SIEBERT BILL 7 F. F. A. DOLORES POWELL POLLY GEORGE BROWY ESTELLE FIEDLER Snappy Snappers ANN WILSON Cheerleader, A Capella Choir, Snappy Snappers, Love Goes South , Hulda of Holland DON C. EHINGER Football 1-2 ROBERT SCHRIE RED Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball Mgr., Wrestling, Track, Lettermen ' s Club DOROTHY JUNE GARDNER Snappy Snappers, Knitting Club 1, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4 DIXIE ELLEN WILSON Sextet 1-2-3, Senior Dram. Club, Hulda of Hol¬ land , Life Begins At Sixteen PHIL RHEIN IPPIE What A Life , Life Begins At Sixteen , Band 1 -2, Senior Dramatic Club, David Copperfield Our Seniors Are Humane Page 41 !IE Mill CLASS OF FDRTY-OIVE IRVIN GREENWALD GREENIE DOROTHY MECKFESSEL Home Ec. Club LA VERNE MERT Z BUTCH G.A.A. RALPH LUND RAT Wrestling 3 ALVIN PETRI PETE Band 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2, Track 3, Baseball 3 EDRA CLINE Chorus 1 CARROL MIDDLECOFF Chorus, Choir, Hulda of Holland , Love Goes South KENNETH CARL SIEGEL Football 1-2-3-4, Band 2-3, Wrestling 2-3 WAYNE MILLER WIENER Wrestling 3, Tumbling JANICE WOLF DOROTHY WEYGANDT LOWELL HAWTHORNE Page 42 LARRY CHRISTOPHER CHRIS Terrace Park Ohio H. S., All High Chorus, Latin Club, Camera Club, Track, Hy News DELSIE COSTA SMILEY JANE HEELY ALBERT HERVATIN ARMIN LIMPER Band 1 -2-3, Orchestra 4, Hy News 4, Weather Club, Camera Club MARJORIE BROWN MAGGIE Mixed Chorus 4, Jr. Jam Play 3, Sr. Dram. Club, Little Women RUTH SEIBEL ROBERT A. GLUECK BOB V-Pres. Soph. Class, Baseball, Track, Basketball OTTO BROS I US Tennis 2-3-4, Pres. Jr. Class, Student Council 3, Pres. Student Council 4 JEAN GEM IN Orchestra 1 -2 THETIS COVINGTON Bellevinois Staff RAYMOND GERFEN Track 2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3 Dur Seniors Are Vigorous Page 43 SElVinH CLASS DF FORTY-ONE DORIS McKILLOP ' Tittle Women , Chairman Jr. Banquet Com., Sr. Dram. Club, Senior Program Committee ALVIN LOP I NOT AL Sr. Dram. Camera Club, Bellevinois, Young Lin¬ coln , Prom Committee DAN EVANS Band 2-3, Football 2-3, Campus Daze , David Copperfield , Prom Dance Committee ELVIRA THOUVENOT A Capella Choir, Glee Club, Hy News, Pres. Art Club, Quill and Scroll DONALD VEIGEL Tennis, 1-2-3, Sr. Dram., Student Council, Sec. Sr. Class, Bellevinois Business Manager RUCH SCHANUEL Snappy Snappers, Knitting Club, Art Club, Home Economics Club RUTHE WALTER LITTLE ONE Notre Dame 1, Hy News 4, A Capella Choir, Sr. Dram., Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee DICK HILGARD Bellevinois, Band 1-2, Campus Daze , Love Goes South , Jr. Dram. Club CHARLES HELLER Football BONNIE FAYE SIMMS Co-Editor Hy News, Pres. Quill and Scroll, G.A.A., Pres. Letterwomen, Tennis BETTY JUNE EDMISTON B.J. Freshman Maid, Jr. Jam, Jr.-Sr. Dram., Little Women , Young Lincoln Page 44 QUENTIN STENZEL Young Lincoln , Life Begins At Sixteen , Belle¬ vinois Sales Mgr., Hy News, All State Orchestra THEOPHIL W. ROSS BUD Track, Baseball, Tumbling, Ping Pong, Hy News JOAN TREECE Operetta 3, Musical 3, G. A. A. 4 MARTHA MEYER MOTS Jr. Assembly 3, Who ' s Crazy Now , Prom Com., Cheerleader, Bellevinois MARTIN SCHAEFER Bellevinois, Prom Committee, Jam Committee, Assembly 2-3 MELVIN WEGENER Football JANE STIFF Jr. and Sr. Dram. Clubs, Hy News, Associate Editor of Bellevinois Staff CATHLEEN WIECHERT BUNNY Drum Majoress, Jr. Dram. Pres., Sr. Dram., Operetta, Hy News, Sextet 1 -2, Glee Club TOM PARO Band 1-2-3, Jr. Jam, Ring and Prom Committees, Sr. Program Committee, Hy News, Camera Club HOW ARD HOFFMAN Operetta 1 -3-4, Glee Club 1 -3, Choir 4, Musical 3-4, Pres. Science Club 3 BETTY SCHWIND Sr. Dram. Club, Sr. Farewell Com., A Capella Choir, Cheerleader 5-6 MARY JANE REHG JANIE Snappy Snappers 1-2, Sr. Dram. Club 3-4, Chorus 1-2-3, Young Lincoln , Bellevinois Staff NOLAN SMITH Wrestling, Jr. Jam, Carnival Committees, Tennis Dur Seniors Are Sympathetic Page 45 SENIOR CLASS OF FORTY-ONE MARY BELLE WAGNER Chorus 3, Jr. Jam 3, Sr. Dram. Club 3-4, Student Council 4 , David Copperfield MARJORIE MARIE EMIG MARGIE Snappy Snappers, G.A.A. 1-2, Tumblers 2, Letter Women ' s Club 3 MINETTE RAAB DIFFEY MINNY Sr. Dram. Club, Jr. Jam and Prom Committees, Campus Daze , Snappy Snappers RICHARD DENTON WIRE HELEN LOUISE PACKER Hy News Staff, Sr. Dram. Club 4, Jr. Dram. Club 1-2, David Copperfield BARBARA FRYMIRE BOBBY Chorus 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Jr. and Sr. Dramatic Clubs ANN BRANDENBURGER Sr. Dram. Club, Sec. Sr. Dram., Little Women , Young Lincoln AGNES SCHWEMMER SCHWEM C. C. U., Snappy Snappers ETHOR JUNE WOOTEN G.A.A. 1-2-3, Latin Club 1-2, Letter Women Club, Belle of Barcelona , Little Women ELEANOR RODENMEYER Little Women , Sr. Dram. 3-4, G.A.A., Jr. Dram. 2-3, Prom Banquet Committee EILEEN WETZEL Chorus 1 CLYDE F. MOSER MOSES F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 3t Page 46 MARGUERITE SCHWAEGEL Band 1-2-3 MARION SCHWAEGEL Band 1-2-3 DALE MICHAELIS SPEEDY Track 4 AUDREY HAUCK Count and Co-Ed , Love Goes South , Campus Daze , Glee Club 1 -2-3, Chorus 1 -2 AUDREY WHITE AUDIE Campus Daze , Love Goes South , Student Council, Hulda of Holland , Alumni Show 4 EDWIN RUTTER CAL BI ' EN Sr. Dram., Lettermen ' s Club 1-2, Tennis 1-2-3-4, Co-Captain Tennis 3, Captain Tennis 4 IRENE BATDORF Band 1-2, Chorus 1-2, Jr. and Sr. Dramatic Clubs, Hy News SELMA OESTERLE Snappy Snappers 1, Sr. Dram. 3-4, Assembly Pro¬ gram JAMES TAYLOR Band 1, Glee Club, Football, Sr. Dram. 4, Belle- vinois 4 EDWARD TAYLOR Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, Baseball 3 MARY CLORE G.A.A., Prom Committee Our Seniors Are Loyal Page 47 SENIOR CLASS OF FORTY-ONE ROY E. THOMAS RAY THOMAS Chorus, Assembly Program GEORGE MOWRIS BILL Weather Club 3-4, Track 4 LAWRENCE STARMAN Basketball, Track, Football EUGENE PEROLIO Wrestling 4, Football 2, Track 4 HARVEY RANDLE MAYNARD FLOWERS CHARLOTTE TAFF Snappy Snappers 3, Glee Club 1, Campus Daze 1 DONALD HICKMAN NORMAN McCUTCHEN Tennis, Student Council 3, Basketball, Junior Class Play, Stamp Club EVELYN GLAUERT ROY ADAMS Page 48 WILLIAM SUDDUTH RED President of F.F.A. RUTH SCHWELLENSATEL Home Ec. 3-4, Art Club 3-4 ARDELLE WOLFF Chorus 1 -2 ROBERT WHITE Operettas 1 -2-3-4, Sr. Dram. Club, Glee Club 2, A Capella Choir 3, Stamp Club 1 EARL CRANNAGE AURELIA SAUER SYL , Jr. Dram. Club, Snappy Snappers, A Capella Choir, Hy News Staff, Bellevinois Staff VIRGINIA LEE LOUIS GINNY Home Ec. Club RALPH GROH Football Captain 4, Basketball, Track Captain 4, President of Senior Class EARL KOCK MARY LOUISE BOERNER Jr. and Sr. Dram. Clubs, Who ' s Crazy Now , David Copperfield , A Capella Choir 3-4 MARY ANN ROBERTSON Hulda of Holland , Love Goes South , Comera Club, Sr. Dram. Club 4 LEE MAGER Our Seniors Are Ambitious Page 49 SENIOR CLASS OF FORTY-DIVE DONALD BRANDES Band 2-3-4, Glee Club 2-3, Campus Daze , Sec and Treas. Sophomore Class DIXIE IRENE JACQUES DICK Sr. Dram. Club, Young Lincoln , Little Women , Snappy Snappers, David Copperfield RUTH SCHOPP SHORTY Love Goes South , G.A.A., Latin Club, Snappy Snappers, G.A.A. Carnival FRED WILD Camera Club 1-2-3, Jr. Class Program, President Weather Club ARMIN L. SPEICHINGER SPIKE F.F.A., F.F.A. Judging Team, F.F.A. Softball Team ELMIRA PIESBERGEN DOLLY V-Pres. Senior Class and Student Council, Jr. Prom, Dance Committees, Representative to State Con. DOROTHY SONNENBERG SONNY Latin Club 1, Home Ec. Club, G.A.A., Chai rman Civic Charity Unit KENNETH WORMS LOUIS REHG GRACE DAHM Notre Dame 1, Snappy Snappers, G.A.A. RICHARD MOSS Orchestra, Football 3 CELESTINE WESSEL G.A.A. 3-4, V-Pres. G.A.A., Home Ec. Page 50 OLIVER HERZLER OLLIE Basketball, Track 1-2, Wrestling, Football 2-3-4 ILAH FAE BOYCE A Capella Choir, G.A A., Glee Club, Love Goes South , Hulda of Holland GENROSE BRIESACHER Art Club 4, Sewing Club 3 BOB FISCHER Band 1, Stamp Club, Math. Contest, Tennis 2-3-4, Lettermen ' s Club 3-4 WAYNE B. JOHANNSEN WHISTLE Basketball 3, Camera Club THELMA WILD SHORTY Snappy Snappers, G.A.A., Art Club 1 GLADYS WISKAMP Student Council 3, Pres. Soph. Class, Sr. Dram. Club, Tennis 1-2, Hy News 4 JOHN MARSH Band 1-2-4, Orchestra 3 RAYMOND KASSING Baseball 3-4, Lettermen ' s Club 3-4 JUANITA I. MOSER NITA SHIRLEY JEAN MATHEW V-Pres. Fresh. Class, Hy News, Home Ec. Club, A Capella Choir, Sr. Prom. Committee ARLINGTON LILL JR. DOC Camera Club 1, Orchestra 2, Sr. Dram. 3-4, Who ' s Crazy Now 3, David Copperfield 4 □ ur Seniors Are Charming Page 51 SENIOR CLASS OF FORTY-ONE VIRGINIA SCHNEIDER FRED BERGER FRITZ JOHN COCHRANE Baseball, Lettermen ' s Club PAULINE WEIS Glee Club, Snappy Snappers, Campus Daze LAWANDA RANDOL G.A.A. DOROTHY KOSAR Snappy Snappers, Knitting Club WILMA PETERS PETE G.A.A. Pres. 3 and Sec. 4, Letterwomen Club, Home Ec. Club, Chorus 1 -2, Campus Daze VIRGINIA HILPERT GINNY Snappy Snappers JOY ABSHIER Orchestra 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. JANELL SCHMIDT G.A.A., Band, Orchestra, Art Club, Saxophone Quartette BERNICE SCHMIDT Life Begins At Sixteen , G.A.A. 1 -3, Chorus 1 -2, Latin Club 1 -2, Sr. Dram. Club KENNETH GREEN Hy News Staff, Basketball 1 -2 Page 52 HELEN WERNER Knitting Club, Snappy Snappers WAYNE ERLINGER ELMER E. THON T-GEARS Quartette 2-3-4 CHARLES LIDISKY ' ' CHUCK ' 7 Band 2-3, Orchestra 3 KENNETH MAUSER Baseball 1-4, Basketball 2-3, Track 2, Wrestling 3-4 ANNE REIFSCHNEIDER Glee Club 1 WILLIAM A. CARTER BILL Rifle Team, Football, Tennis, Captain Company C at Russel H. S., Atlanta Ga. FREDERIC SCHEIBEL WARDELL YOCKS Football 3-4 DOMINIC ROSSO DOM F.F.A. Pres., Sec., Treas., Reporter RALPH MARTINI Latin Club 1-2, Football, Wrestling CHARLES HOEMER HALF-PINT Hy News Staff Our Seniors Are Energetic SENIOR CLASS OF FORTY-ONE ETHELYN CURLE Home Ec. Club, G.A.A. BILL CRON SHORTY Camera Club, Weather Club, Biological Club WILLARD OTTO BARTHEL Track 1, F.F.A., Soph. Assembly Program EVELYN BURROWS BOSTON Who ' s Crazy Now , David Copperfield , G.A.A., Sr. Dram. Club, Camera Club SHIRLEY ANN CONNOR SQUIRRLEY Quill and Scroll 4, Hy News 4, Girls ' Sextette 4, A Capella Choir, V-Pres. Snappy Snappers ALBERT HAUSS Basketball 1, Track 1 DONALD ST. EVE PEGGY POST PARCEL Freshman Class V-Pres., Junior Maid, Hy News, D.A.R. Award CLYDE SCHMEDER CARL MILLER BUB Football 1-2-3, Track 2-3, Track Manager, Wrest¬ ling 1-2 DAVID OGLE Football 2-3-4, Baseball 4, F.F.A., Wrestling 3-4, Track 4 MILDRED BENDER Chorus 1-2, Hy News, Bellevinois Staff Page 54 SHIRLEY JEAN FINNEY FINNEY Band 3-4, Orchestra 3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Count and Co-Ed , Lantern Land , Love Goes South ARTHUR HOUGH PUFF Band 1-2-3, Orchestra 3, Glee Club 1, Camera Club 2-3 LOUIS BECHTOLD Boys ' Science Club, Wrestling Mgr., Football 3-4, Sr. Dramatic, Camera Club CHARLOTTE MERTZ DOROTHY MAE REINNECK OLIVER BANGE JAMES BERKEL WIER CHAPIN JAMES FINN HAROLD GERMAIN • DAVID McCORD LEE MAGER JACK PERRY DAREL WELCH HARVEY LORENZ LOREN K. BATES Dur Seniors Are Departing Page 55 JUNIOR CLASS PALMER DENTON JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY President JACK WANGELIN Vice-President DORIS DAHM Secretary-T reasurer JUNIOR CLASS COLORS: Blue and White JUNIOR CLASS FLOWER: Tea Rose JUNIOR CLASS MOTTO: Not for ourselves, but for others. Mon sibi sed abiis. We, as Juniors, are approaching the end of our third year, of our never-to-be forgotten and memorable high school days. We, as the Class of 1942, had witnessed many joyful experiences, the selection of our class ring, the Junior Jam, and the most vivid of all, the Junior-Senior Prom. We wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to Mr. Schmidt, the faculty, and our class spon¬ sors to whom we are greatly indebted. DORIS DAHM, Sec ' y-Treas. Class of ' 42 RING COMMITTEE Jean Fried!i. Chairman Ruth Paul Edward Lorenz Bill Geist Phyllis Kieskalt Phyllis Peskind Jane Rhein Howard Zink JR. JAM PLAY Martha Rothgangel, Chair Ruth Driemeyer Billie Ewing Jimmy Harrison Jacqueline Ward Page 56 JUNIOR GIRLS Agne, Shirley Ahrens, Delores Alberts, Doris Alderfer, Delores Anderson, Meredith Armstutz, Gladys Bailey, Louise Bauer, Shirley Becker, Ruth Beese, Drucilla Bert, Audrey Boedeker, Marjorie Brenner, Gloria Brown, Ann Campbell, Doris Adele Causey, Gloria Chaffin, Dorothy Chiaramonte, Lena Christman, Carol Chirstman, Shirley Clore, Frances Dahm, Doris Deffenbauch, Fern Deichmann, Norma Denton, Mary Jane Dohrman, Virginia Driemeyer, Ruth Durham, Sophia Palmer Denton, Doris Dahm, Jack Wangelin Ebel, Doris Lebruska, Marian Schlosser, Margie Eckert, Irene Louis, Delores Schmitt, Edith Eisenhauer, Alene Lange, Audrey Schorr, Fern Eschenagen, Gladys Lougeay, Jane Schmidt, Viola Ewing, Billie Louise Lill, Colleen Tarr, Bette Fitzgerald, Audrey Menkhausen, Carol Travous, Shirley Fietsam, Gladys Mitchell, Helen Taylor, Jean . Flack, Mildred Martin, Marie Trim, Nora Fleckenstein, Roberta Miller, Dorothy Thierry, Vivian Fries, Helen Mueller, Ardell Trione, Rose Fritz, Shirley Mae Miles, Betty Jane Tannenbaum, Lillian Grant, Melda McLean, Jane Turner, Jane Green, Althea Moore, Shirley Uhley, Vernell Gross, Helen Muskopf, Erna Vernier, Doris Guest, Doris Myers, Marian Van Hoose, Evon Guest, Garnet Macke, Charlotte Volk, Virginia Haas, Eleanor Meyer, Daisy Wainwright, Elen Hamby, Myrtle Mueller, Geraldine Wedeking, Virginia Hanft, Betty Peskind, Phyllis Wirth, Virginia Hardt, Delores Petri, Doris Worsham, Pat Haumesser, Dorothy Paul, Ruth Wolf, Beatrice Hausmann, Shirley Peters Vecelia Williamson, Catherine Hawthorne, Audrey Peskind, Shyrle Walker, Evelyn Hepp, Betty Rogier, Mary Rhein, Jane Weygandt, Ruth Herman, Sallie Weber, Joan Herzog, Ethel Rugawitz, Frances Weber, Nancy Jane Hettenhausen, Marie Rodenberg, Verna Weaver, Imogene Hilpert, Arline Ruhmann, Shirley Ward, Jacqueline Holle, Dorothy Reno, Jeanette Watts, Betty Ruth Jarret, Florence Rothgangel, Martha Wegner, Grace Juen, Delores Richards, Dorothy Wagener, Else Junck, Shirley Rompel, Margaret Wissehr, Audrey Kauffman, Eleanor Reinneck, Evelyn Wild, Ruth Kiefer, Mary Louise Klingenhagen, Anna Mae Stehlick, Delores Sehlinger, Shirley Zipprodt, Helen Kettler, Doris Kneedler, Sara Snadden, Audrey Stahlheber, Pat JUNIOR BOYS Klein, Jane Sauerwin, Ruth Adams, Ralph Klein, Ruth Seibert, Mary Adrian, William Kovar, Helen Sortor, Margaret Allison, Sherman Kempf, Helen Seibel, Helen Anna, Loyd Kempf, Ruth Stock, Ethelmae Arbruster, William Lawrence, Lois Stookey, Delores Barthel, Norman Legate, Yvonne Schwemmer, Rita Beil, Walter Bergadine, Donald Berkel, Harold Bertram, Jack Bien, Herman Biver, Cletus Bohnemeir, Henry Jr. Boos, Orel Browy, Joseph Bruss, Fred Buecher, Louis Campbell, Richard Cantrell, Cree Chandler, Joe Cimarolli, Lawrence Conrad, Milfred Dagne, Albert Davis, Billy Davis, Jarel DeBoer, Allen Dennerlein, John Denton, Palmer Diesel, Jacob El less, Vernon Emge, Ralph Etling, Robert Evans, Gene Evans, Kenneth Evans, Robert Falconer, Bernard Faulkner, Henry Firnkes, Bernard Fisch, Perry Freeman, Lester Frischkorn, Melvin Gain, Paul Gansman, Walton Geissler, Wilfred Geist, William Goedelmann, Wilmer Green, Lorraine Grieve, Loren Grossman, Robert (Continued on page 127) Page 57 SOPHOMORE CLASS SEWARD VAN PATTEN SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY President ARTHUR WAGNER Vice-President DON GROH Secretary-T reasurer SOPHOMORE CLASS FLOWER: It seems a very short time since we entered school, but our class has accomplished much. Every member is now anticipating the time when he will be an upper classman. There are some outstanding pupils such as Barbara Bro:ius, Sally Lou Bowman, Mary Ann Backs end Don Schmidt who bring credit to our class. We have remarkable athletes in our c ' ass such cn Elwood McCord, Dick McKelvey, Mike Mc¬ Guire, and Warren Saas. We hope in two years our record will be as good as it has been in the past two years. DON GROH, Sec ' y-Treas. Class of ' 43 Columbine SOPHOMORE CLASS COLORS: Red and Black SOPHOMORE CLASS MOTTO: A quitter never wins, A winner never quits. FLOWER AND MOTTO COMMITTEE PROGRAM COMMITTEE Alice Jean Nold, Chairman Kenneth Reynolds Warren Saas Barbara Brosius Don Groh Sally Lou Bowman, Chair. Stanley Sprague Dick McKelvey Wilma Weichert Art Wagner Page 58 Seward Van Petten, Don Groh, Arthur Wagner SCPHOMORE GIRLS Arnold, Virginia Asbury, Lois Asbill, Betty Backs, Maryann Bailey, Roberta Barnes, Joyce Batha, Lucil ' e Bauer, Arlene Beasley, Emma Ann Beese, Doris Bender, Bernice Beyer, Roslyn Bien, Marilyn Blinn, Sylvia Blum, Anna May Boettcher, Verna Bouscher, Juanita Bowman, Sally Lou Brauer, Ruth Brosius, Barbara Bruss, Edna Bugger, Teresa Carlson, Alvina Carrel, Hannah Carson, Ruth Anita Chapin, Yvonne Cheatham, Jean Cochran, Betty Coswell, Helen Davis, Amy Jane Davis, Wilma Deppe, Dorothy Drysdale , Shirley Eisenhauer, Doris Engelhardt, June Erwin, Freda Etling, Dorothy Evans, Julia Rose Faith, Dorothy Falbe, Eleanor Falcetti, Dorothy Fehmel, Irene Feldman, Alice Ferguson, Virginia Feurer, Betty Frich, Shirley Foroyt, Rose Gaa, Verdell Gabriel, Ruth Geibel, Doris Geofert, Delores Griebel, Ellen Griffith, Ruth Golcten, Elizabeth Haar, Margaret Hanvey, Ruth Hauss, Fern Hendrickson, Dorothy Hartell, Joan Hill Betty Jean Hoffman, Hope Hopper, Martha Howell, Jewell Hu ' ing, Charlotte Huling, De ' ores Isselhardt, Shirley Jeffrey, Karlene Joffray, Marian Joffen, Bernadine Jones, Mildred Joseph, Betty Kenedy, Mary Kelso, Ruth Koderhandt, Vilma Kaiser, Geraldine Knapp, Maryann Koehler, Yvonne Klein, Anna Mae Latchman, Dolores Lauman, Shirley Lawson, Suzanne Lengfelder, Doris Levinson, Iris Loesche, June Lowery, Verna Malsahn, Doris Mantle, Leatrice Marshall, Patricia Mauser, Lillian Meier, Jane Ann Meyer, Eugenia Meyer, Virginia Miller, Barbara Miner, Margaret Moss, Doris Moudy, Rosemary Mueller, Alma Muir, Ethelmae Nevin, Helen Nold, Alice O ' Bannion, Jeanette Obal, Clara Oesterle, Peggy Ogle, Sue Ohl, Mary Olsen, Betty Oughten, Jeanne Pacini, Leona Packer, Betty Parks, Lucille Paxson, Carrie Mae Perkins, Betty Phillips, Georgette Plogger, Dorothy Plogman, Priscilla Raetz, Charlotte Reh, Linda Renois, Virginia Reuschel, Bernice Reynolds, Betty Rhyne, Maydell Roberts, Dorothy Mae Rodenmeyer, Melba Rogger, Udell Rothgangel, Mary Ruser, Celesta Rutter, Audrey Ryan, Doris Saeger, Lois Seifferth, Shirley Ann Silch, Marie Simonds, Ida Mae Sonnenberg, Evelyn Sopp, Betty Lou Sprague, Shirley Stammer, Gloria Stock, Doris Storck, Marguerite Stratman, Ruth Schwarz, Betty Jane Schaum, Dorothy Schwarz, Evelyn Schneider, Evelyn Schopp, Audrey Schr.ieberger, Doris Schnipper, Wilma Jean Schroer, Doris Tucker, Boneita Theiss, Nina Turner, Edelyn Tuersch, Shirley T ' uttman, Doris Thompson, La Verne Tatum Jane Lee Thouvenot, Merna Uhley, Delma Underwood, Gladys Veath, Marian Van Studdiford, Shirley Wiechert, Wilma Winkler, Betty Jane Weis, Marie Welch, Minnie Willis, Mary Jane Warren, June Wagner, Betty Walls, Catherine Wissehr, Ardella Wassem, June Webster, Gloria Walthes, Opal Yock, Agnes Zentgraf, Erma Zimmermann, Louise Zacharski, Rita SOPHOMORE BOYS Allison, John Back, Bill Bailey, Robert Baltz, Albert Barrow, Paul Barttelbort, Robert Bauer, Raymond Becherer, Melvin Becherer, Ernest Beckner, Lorell Berger, Jerome Beyer, Stanley Biebel, Curt Bietsch, Russell Birk, Billy Blaylock, Sidney Blome, Albert Boden, Vincent Bolar, Gene Bossier, Oliver Brichler, Eddie Brown, Bill Brown, George Browy, Robert Bruehl, Lloyd Bub, Rodney Bug, Billy Burns, Clavin (Continued on page 134) Page 59 FHESHMAN CLASS JOAN HARTELL HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ' 44 President ROBERT COON Vice-President BETTY JOSEPH Secretary-T reasurer FRESHMAN CLASS FLOWER: Astor FRESHMAN CLASS COLORS: Orchid and White FRESHMAN CLASS MOTTO: There is nothing humbler than ambition when it is about to climb With regret we come to the close of our first year. As Green Freshmen we came to B.T.H.S. and now, much wiser and more experienced, we enter our Sophomore year. We will never forget the many happy times we had as Freshmen. Our class officers are Joan Hartell, President; Robert Coon, Vice-President; Betty Joseph, Sec¬ retary-T reasurer. We wish to express our appreciation and grati¬ tude to our class sponsors for their kind advice and help. We always hope to live up to our motto, and to be ambitious and an enterprising class. BETTY JOSEPH, Sec ' y-Treas. Class of ' 44 FLOWER AND COLOR COMMITTEE Donald Wiegandt, Chairman Shirley Van Studdiford MOTTO COMMITTEE Gloria Webster, Chairman Frederick Kunze Emmerson Hough PROGRAM COMMITTEE Wilma Wiechert, Chairman Harvey Smith Elmer Laut Mary Beth Baujan Jay Steggman Page 60 FRESHMAN GIRLS Abshier, Jean Adams, Shirley Adler, Mary Allen, Dorothy Armm, Phyllis Armstrong, Lois Mae Backman, Ethel Ballhausen, Mary Helen Baujan, Mary Beth Becker, Dolores Beese, Anna Mae Bergman, Ethel Bertschinger, Doris Biver, Lorraine Blinn, Dorothy Blomenkamp, Verna Bochholt, Mary Ann Brauer, Carol Jean Brenner, Marie Brestal, Francis Buchmann, Emmy Lee Buchmann, Rose Marie Bullivant, Norma Jean Burckhardt, Dorothy Rose Chandler, Ophelia Clark, Mildred Cox, Dolores Drovetta, Doris Dietrick, Mary Ann Dehn, Helen Dawson, Patricia Dahm, Jeanette Dauback, Betty Davis, Ramon Edminston, Myrna Ehrstein, Jean Elsea, Annah Mae Erwin, Nora Erwin, Shriley Fickinger, Verona Fischer, Ethel Fournie, Betty Mae Fowler, Kathleen Franz, Helen Freck, Shirley Ann Frick, Doris Gansmann, Lucille Glade, Louella Goalby, Shirley Greenfield, Betty Grossart, Georgia Grossart, Helen Mae Habelroth, Alleen Hafley, Virginia Harmeining, lleen Hartleb, Dorothy Mae Hartmann, Betty Ann Heberer, Irene Heely, Dorothy Heinemann, Joyce Heinz, Gloria Helloe, Margaret Herman, June Himmighoefer, Anna Hodges, Dorothy Jansen, Mae Juengel, Edna Julleis, Arline Kiefer, Audrey Kuntz, Melba Kauffman, Marion Konradt, Bernice Robert Coon, Joan Hartell, Betty Joseph Kasmasik, Gertrude Knight, Jacqueline Kneedler, Fern Kassing, Mildred Koderhandt, Betty Rose Lauf, Charlotte Lauff, Myro Lauman, Barbara Ledbetter, Rosemary Llewellyn, Ruth Lynn, Helen Majors, Ruth Meckfessel, Aieen McKean, Doris McKean, Lillian McSwain, Rexene Meier, Betty Menkhausen, Sue Mertzweiler, Evelyn Michaeli, Doloris Miles, Helen Monica, lleen Mose, Helen Marie Moser, Marilyn Mounts, Camilla Mowris, Betty Muckenensturn, Irene Mueller, Judith Nelson, Monnettia Oesterle, Doris Oexner, Marcella Painetti, Dorothy Pannell, Alice Pees, Betty Jane Pees, Elsie Perkins, Helen Peters, Betty Jane Peters, Shirley Ann Peters, Shirley Jean Pierce, Mary Jane Popp, Josephine Pulvirenti, Lucy Quigley, Marion Randle, Doris Randol, Betty Reichert, Doris Reichling, Margaret Rinck, Doris Rickert, June Roach, Betty Roach, Duane Robinson, Anna Lee Ross, Gloris Ross, Virginia Ross, Katherine Rowlan, Ruth Ruebel, Joyce Rury, Marie Sanders, La Verne Saul, Leona Seat, Le Nora Serth, Betty Shuberg, Annalouise Simpson, Ethel Mae Skipper, Shirley Ann Snyder, Florence Snyder, Mary Mae Sobczak, Lillian Spies, Wildamae Steiner, Lillian Sterthman, Ruth Stickweh, Loraine Stone, Mozelle Storck, Elizabeth Stout, Louise Straubinger, Marian Schempp, Martha Schobert, Lillian Schaefer, Irma Schanuel, Virginia Schoenstein, Carla Schmity, Margaret Schmallensee, June Schroeder, Fern Truttman, Marian Taylor, Georgia Tegtmeier, Shirley Tate, Helen Travis, Minta Jean Turner, Aldine Thompson, Dorothy Turner, Mary Joyce Voellinger, Doris Voelkel, Doris Veile, Ruth Esther Vorhis, Patty Wathern, Virginia Wagner, Dorothy Wirth, Betty Ward, Arline Winker, Helen Jean Whitnel, Mary Louise Willis, Marjorie Waghorn, Noreen Wiecking, Doris Wagener, Irma Walker, Elma Wild, Audrey Wise, Betty Williamson, Velma Werner, Carol Wegescheide, Melva Zacharski, Silvia Zipprodt, Evelyn Zellmer, Ruth FRESHMAN BOYS Ackerman, Russell Adlerfer, John A ' bert, Roger Anna, George Armm, Karyle Arnote, Ralph Athmer, Donald Bain, Billy Bauder, Bobby Bauer, Ralph Beach, Paul Beaston, Frederick Becker, George (Continued on page 138) Page 61 EXT WE COME TO THE PAGES DEDICATED TO THOSE STUDENTS WHO HAVE GAINED RECOG¬ NITION IN THE FIELD OF ATHLETICS—STUDENTS WHO HAVE SPENT MANY WEARY HOURS PRAC¬ TICING AFTER SCHOOL THESE ARE THE STU¬ DENTS WHO ARE WILLING TO BEAR THE HARD KNOCKS, THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF LOSING A GAME AND STILL SMILE. IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EFFORTS, THESE STUDENTS ARE AWARDED THE COVETED SCHOOL LETTER. WE HAVE HERE¬ IN ATTEMPTED TO PICTURE THESE ATHLETES IN THEIR CHARACTERISTIC MOODS. FOOTBALL First Row: Mike McGuire, Ray Swancutt, Don Schmidt, Elwood McCord, Dick McKelvey, Lester Miller, Ralph Groh, Jim Nivin, Hugo Heinemann, Jim McQuillan, Walter Taylor, Stan McCarron, Bob Caesar. Second Row: Jerry Leunig, Melvin Wegener, Dan Heely, Junior Edwards, Kenneth Siegel, Ralph Martini, Oliver Herzler, Ray McGaughey, Bob Groh, Lester Freeman, Robert Schrei, Jack Wangelin. Third Row: John Ogle, Tom Renner, John Neutzel, Wallace Miller, Lloyd Anna, Don Groh, Bud Paul, William Van Osdale, Bill McEvers, Paul Hanby, John Phillips, Bill Seib, Gene Bowlers. Fourth Row: Coach Tabor, Managers Bob Pilkington, Bill Hanft and Jim Harrison, Coach Rauth. F. J. FRIEDLI Coach Friedli, our athletic director, has done a fine job in administering our sports and sports events. The boys all ad¬ mire him and look to him for confidence and courage. His ideals are good sportsmanship and fighting spirit. H. B. TABOR Although most of Tabe ' s boys were young and inexper¬ ienced, he did a fine job of coaching them. With Tabe ' s fine coaching in view; the boys feel very op¬ timistic about next fall ' s sea¬ son. Page 64 Groh for a touch down. Don ' t get personal. Guard him Junie. Kick Off! Down Him. What a Mess! Goal line ' s in sight. Lay ' Em Low. Page 65 FOUTUALL JIM NIVIN Tackle A staunch lineman mike McGuire Quarterback A good pass snatcher OLIVER HERZLER Tackle A fine guard DAN HEELY Halfback A future conference star Page 66 BOB GROH Guard Seldom taken out DICK McKELVEY Right Halfback A dependable ball carrier JACK WANGELIN End Next season ' s co-captain LES FREEMAN Halfback A hard-driving back FOOTBALL BELLEVILLE, 19; SPARTA, 13 The Belleville Devils opened their 1940 season with a victory over Sparta. This was the first game played in the new all-concrete stadium. Stars of the Belleville victory were: co-captains Junie Miller and Ralph Groh, Dick McKelvey, Ollie Herzler, Red Schrei, Bubber Heely, and Les Freeman. At the end of the first quarter the score stood 7 up. Les Miller made the touchdown for Belleville. Two touchdowns were made in the last half for Belleville by McKelvey and Heely. BELLEVILLE, 13; CLEVELAND, 20 The 1940 edition of the Maroon ' s showed great spirit in their game when they were bravely defeated by Cleveland High School of St. Louis. Starting on Belleville ' s 49 yard line, Cleveland immediately gained ground. Through a pass, Cleveland made a touchdown in the first quarter. Belleville made their two touchdowns in the last quarter. A pass from Heely to Miller and a lateral from Miller to McKelvey put the ball on Cleveland ' s five-yard line. Next, McKelvey went off tackle for a touchdown. The Dev ils ' last touchdown, by a series of passes, was made by Groh. BELLEVILLE, 6; WOOD RIVER, 21 The Maroons played their first conference game with Wood River Oilers. The Belleville boys got off to a fine start by getting a touchdown during the first few minutes of the game. Heely passed to Less Miller who later- ailed to McKelvey. He carried the ball to the 49 yard line. Then Groh kicked the ball out of bounds. The Oilers then punted but the kick was blocked by Miller. Then the next play went to Heely who carried the pig¬ skin across the line. The second touchdown for the Oilers came after their kickoff to Belle¬ ville. Wood River ' s last touchdown was made when Raines intercepted Groh ' s pass. Milich passed to Ufert for the extra point. BELLEVILLE, 0; CATHEDRAL, 0 The Belleville Devils clashed with the Crusaders for four quarters without scoring on the night of the dedication of the new stadium. Both teams showed great spirit and confidence. In the first quarter Belleville piled up four first downs while Cathedral couldn ' t gain any. Mc¬ Kelvey and Groh were responsible for these downs. During the third quarter Jib Schmidt took the ball and ran 39 yards, crossing the line only to find that his backfield was in motion. BELLEVILLE, 6; EDWARDSVILLE, 13 The Belleville Maroons again showed fighting spirit in a losing battle at Edwardsville where they were outscored 13 to 6. Although the Devils were beaten they won the recognition of being the first team to score on Edwardsville this season. During the fourth quarter, the Belleville boys got together and made a touchdown. This was made possible through the efforts of Les Miller, Dick McKelvey, and Ralph Groh. Les Miller recovered a fumble made by Ed¬ wardsville on the 20 yard line. McKelvey gained through a series of plays and then passed to Groh, who made a good run over the goal. BELLEVILLE, 33; MADISON, 0 The Belleville Devils won their first game during the conference, 33-0. The team seemed to be in fighting spirits. Page 68 y Belleville ' s first touchdown came in the first quarter. Dick McKelvey and Buddy Paul each ran the ball three yards after a fumble received by Bob Groh on the nine yard line. Ralph Groh took the ball and crossed the line for a touchdown. McKelvey then kicked for the extra point. Les Miller scored another touchdown, McKelvey kicking for the extra point. During the second quarter Ralph Groh made a fine run of thirty-eight yards. He was then thrown out of bounds. From there McKelvey carried the ball to a touchdown. During the third quarter McKelvey broke away to carry the ball for forty-four yards to a touchdown. Miller plunged over the line for the extra point, Les Freeman made the last touchdown during the 4th quarter. BELLEVILLE, 7; GRANITE CITY, 13 The Township High Gridders showed fighting spirit and good sportsman¬ ship during the game with Granite City. The Maroons made their only touchdown during the last quarter when McKelvey passed to Ralph Groh. Miller carried the ball for the extra point. BELLEVILLE, 13; COLLINSVILLE, 0 The Belleville Devils showed great confidence and spirit in the game with Co ! linsville. The changes in some of the positions seemed to make the Maroons more efficient. Belleville ' s first touchdown came in the second quarter. Collinsville punted, Ralph Groh picking the ball up on the 32nd yard line. Ralph fumbled the ball on the next play but recovered it and made a spectacular run of 73 yards down the sidelines. He carried the ball past the whole Collinsville team, to a touchdown. McKelvey kicked for the extra point. The last touchdown came in the third quarter when Buddy Paul inter¬ cepted a pass on the 43 yard line and carried it to the 32nd. Junie Miller and Ralph Groh each gained ground until the Collinsville team was penal¬ ized for roughing. McKelvey then took the ball through for a touchdown. BELLEVILLE, 12; ALTON, 20 The Belleville Maroons were outclassed by the Alton Red Birds and were set back to fifth place in the conference. There was no scoring done in the first quarter as both were playing equally well. In the second Belleville took the ball after a punt by Alton and advanced it to the 29 yard line. Then Buddy Paul took the ball and passed to Les Miller. He, in turn, lateralled to McKelvey, who crossed the line for a touchdown. It was towards the end of the third quarter when Belleville again scored. Paul tried a pass to Les Miller which proved successful. This placed the ball on Alton ' s 43 yard line. Les Miller passed to Paul who then gained 30 yards, putting the ball on the 13 yard line. McKelvey then took the ball and crossed the line. Belleville ' s luck seemed to fail towards the fourth quarter when Alton gained 14 points. BELLEVILLE, 0; EAST ST. LOUIS, 31 Coach Tabor ' s boys had a hard time swallowing their turkey dinners on Thanksgiving after their noble defeat by East Side. The boys did their best. Outstanding player of the game on the side of the Flyers was Jim Hight, left halfback. He made four of the touchdowns and was instrumental in making a fifth. The final touchdown was made during the fourth quarter when Hight got away on a reverse play. Skrabacz made the extra point. FUHTBALL MEL WEGENER Tackle A good offensive tackle BOB CAESAR Halfback A shifty ball carrier HOOK HEINEMANN Center A dependable center LES MILLER End We ' ll sure miss you BOB SCHREI Center A hard player Page 70 RALPH MARTINI Tackle A hard and fast blocker BUD PAUL End A clever footballer KEN SIEGEL Guard A reliable defense man RALPH GROH Fullback The backbone of our team Page 71 Page 72 Camera Shy? In The Act! Cheer! Gang, Cheer! Doin ' Their Stuff And The Band Played On Fall In Line! Strut, Bunny, Strut!?! Kick it high, Kick it low. Yeah, team, let ' s go! East Side, East Side, Beat us if you can! Come on you devils. Come on you devils, Come on you devils, FIGHT! Belleville, Belleville, Rah, rah, rah! B-E-L-L-E- V-l-L-L-E, BELLEVILLE! Page 73 BASKETBALL First Row: Manager Wilfred Geissler, Donald Siegel, Stan Sprague, John Thompson, Warren Saas, Melvin Frischkorn, Mike McGuire, Bill Reifschneider, Bob Kaufmann, Don Schmidt, Al Gramlich, Cletus Haege. Second Row: Assistant Coach Harpstreit, Bob Glueck, Bob O ' Neal, Bud Paul, Les Miller, Loyd Anna, Lawrence Starman, Joe Browy, Russel Sprague, Capt. Al Kraft, Norman Me Cutchen, Ward Kreitner, Coach Tabor. The basketball team showed fine spirit under the leadership of Coach Tabor. Although not conference lead¬ ers, they displayed outstanding sports¬ manship and clean play. Page 74 GOOD CROWD! WHO ' S GOT IT? PRAISE ALLAH! UPSI-DAISY. DRIBBLE ON DOWN. WHERE ' S YOUR TRAPEZE? FREE FOR ALL. Page 75 BASKETBALL Alfred Kraft A good team man Russ Sprague Destined to be one of next year ' s stars Bud Paul A good forward Les Miller A good all-around player Mel Frischkorn A fighting spirit Joe Browy Looking for big things next year Page 76 Mike McGuire A good center Bob O ' Neal From scrub to star Ward Kreitner A good all-around man Norman McCutchen Pat showed his stuff Lawrence Starman First string center Bob Glueck High point man Lloyd Anna A sure shot Page 77 BASKETBALL BELLEVILLE, 20; LEBANON, 19 The Belleville Devils opened their 1940-41 season with a hard earned victory of 20 to 19 over the Lebanon Greyhounds. Buddy Paul led the Belleville squad in scoring, accounting for five points. Eddie Taylor also did some outstanding playing. He seemed to be all over the floor at once. Belleville led in the scoring throughout the game. BELLEVILLE, 23; UNIVERSITY CITY, 24 The Maroons tried hard, but they just couldn ' t make the grade to beat University City. Twice the Belleville boys ti ed University City, but at the end they lost by one point. The game seemed a lot slower than the Lebanon game. Four Devils tied for the high points. They were: Bud Paul, Les Miller, Joe Browy, and Lawrence Starman, each making four points. BELLEVILLE, 27; O ' FALLON, 18 The Belleville Devils won their second game of the season by defeating O ' Fallon 27-18. Al Kraft led the Devils in points by making a total of eleven. Eleven men on the Belleville squad saw action. BELLEVILLE, 11; MADISON, 18 Belleville lost their second game to the Madison Trojans by a score of 18 to 11. The Maroons led the Trojans in the fourth quarter, but couldn ' t keep the lead. The game was a fast and furious one marked by a total of 28 fouls. BELLEVILLE, 14; MARISSA, 34 The Belleville Devils suffered a real defeat at the hands of Marissa. The Marissa Meteors made many good long shots which put them in the lead at the start and ever increased it. Al Kraft and Bob Glueck divided the high point honor, each having a total of four points. BELLEVILLE, 25; EDWARDSVILLE, 39 The Maroons kept in step with the Edwardsville Tigers for the first two quarters, but faded out in the last half. The score at the end of the half was Belleville 19, Edwardsville 20. During the last half the Devils suc¬ ceeded in gaining only 6 points, while Edwardsville gained 19. Page 78 BELLEVILLE, 26; CATHEDRAL, 19 Coach Tabor ' s boys gained quite a surprising victory over the Cathedral Crusaders in the first game of the city championship series. The Crusad¬ ers led the first quarter by a score of 6 to 4. Al Kraft made ten of Belleville ' s 26 points, while Jim Schmidt accounted for nine of Cathedral ' s 19 points. BELLEVILLE, 23; COLLINSVILLE, 28 Hubert Thomas and his Collinsville Kahoks were just a little too good for our Maroons. Les Miller, playing at center, led the locals with 10 points. The score see-sawed back and forth. The outcome could just as well have meant victory or defeat for the Devils, because the teams played a close and clean game. During the last few minutes of the game Collinsville seemed to spurt ahead; the Belleville boys not being able to catch up with them. BELLEVILLE, 10; WOOD RIVER, 33 Belleville was noticeably out-classed from the beginning by the Oilers. Roux, Woodriver ' s All-Conference guard, was the main cause for Belleville ' s defeat. The Belleville boys just couldn ' t seem to follow him. BELLEVILLE, 19; EAST ST. LOUIS, 26 The Belleville boys met their traditional rival here, giving them a real battle until the last quarter. The scoring honors for the Maroons was equally divided, each boy doing his part to hold the Flyers. They succeeded until the last quarter when the Flyers gained seven points and a victory. BELLEVILLE, 22; ALTON, 32 Ralph Groh snapped out of his listless type of play and demonstrated his ability to play basketball by making 4 field goals. Nevertheless, the team went down in defeat. Alton led throughout the game, but at one time Belleville came within two baskets of tieing the hilltoppers. BASKETBALL BELLEVILLE, 24; GRANITE CITY, 29 Coach Tabor advanced Bob O ' Neal and Russ Sprague from the B squad to the starting quintet. This seemed to strengthen the team and give them moral support. Bu t this did not offset the superiority of last year ' s state champions. BELLEVILLE, 14; CATHEDRAL, 12 The Maroon Basketeers won the city championship by downing the Ca¬ thedral quintet 14 to 12. The game was very slow with very few shots be¬ ing made. Lawrence Starman ' s height seemed to be the deciding factor in the game because of his ability to tip in shots. BELLEVILLE, 17; MADISON, 27 Madison, led by Douglas, downed the Maroons 27 to 17 on their home floor. The game was close the first quarter but after that Madison gained a good margin and coasted to victory. At this stage Belleville had not gained a single victory in the Southwestern Conference. BELLEVILLE, 25; EDWARDSVILLE, 27 The Maroons played their best game of the season to date against the Conference-leading Tigers. During the last quarter the Maroons tallied eleven points to come within three points of victory. Bud Paul, Bob O ' Neal and Russ Sprague shared scoring honors with six points each. BELLEVILLE, 28; O ' FALLON, 26 In one of the most exciting games of the season, Belleville defeated O ' ¬ Fallon 28 to 26. The game was very fast with Belleville holding the lead at the end of each period. The Devils, on the whole, played a very good game of basketball. Page 80 BELLEVILLE, 24; COLLINSVILLE, 47 Belleville went to Collinsville seeking revenge for the defeat handed them by the Collinsville Kahoks earlier in the season. At the end of the half Belleville seemed to be fulfilling their mission, but during the last half Collinsville walked over Belleville for a 23 point margin of victory. BELLEVILLE, 23; WOODRIVER, 30 In another exciting game the Oilers downed the Maroons 30 to 23. The game was rather rough, but still a good game. The entire Maroon team shared about equally in the scoring. Roux again proved to be the out¬ standing player on the floor. BELLEVILLE, 25; EAST ST. LOUIS, 23 • Belleville won their first game of the conference from their oldest rival. East St. Louis. The Belleville boys showed good spirit with Bob Glueck doing some fine shooting. The Flyers led eleven to one at the end of the first quarter, and 17 to 8 at the end of the half. The Maroons changed their tactics and advanced slowly but steadily to victory. BELLEVILLE, 23; ALTON, 30 Coach Tabor ' s boys fought a losing battle with Alton. Patterson, Alton ' s All-Conference player, proved the big factor in Alton ' s victory. The game was very rough and fast. BELLEVILLE, 17; GRANITE CITY, 16 In possibly the most exciting and interesting game of the year, Belleville beat the State Champs of last year, 17 to 16. Granite held a slim margin most of the game, but Belleville started to move in the last quarter. The victory was due to the fine work of Bob Glueck, who scored 4 points in the last 30 seconds. BASEBALL First Row: Don Schmidt, Bob Glueck, Alfred Kraft, Les Miller, Bob Groh, Melvin Becherer, Bob Pilkington, Bud Paul. Second Row: Bob O ' Neal, John Thompson, Allen Gromlich, Russel Lisch, Herman Wamser, Homer Knefelkamp, John Cochrane, Berny Kroupa. Third Row: Eddie Scharz, Vincent Boden, Stanley Sprague, Wilfred Geissler, Dale Krehmeyer, Joe Browy, Don Siegel. Fourth Row: Kenneth Evans, Dick Oughton, Coach Friedli, Art Wagner. Les Miller, Berny Kroupa, John Cochrane, Bob Glueck Alfred Kraft, Herman Wamser, Homer Knefelkamp, Bud Paul Page 82 T n A L K First Row: Ray McGaughey, Dick McKelvey, Lawrence Starman, Jim Nivin, Milton Fehr, Robert Flach, Bill Faulkner, Larry Christopher, Jim Hinton, Jim Seib, Wayne Meng, Adolph Knebelkamp, Ralph Groh, co-captain, Bob Ceasar. Second Row: Coach Harpstreit, Ken¬ neth Richert, Ray Gerfen, Earl Petroff, Les Freeman, Rus Sprague, Ward Kreitner, Darwin Lloyd, Elwood McCord, Mike McGuire, Bubber Heely, Bob Gass, Kenneth Reynolds, Dale Michaeli. Third Row: Don Schade, Pete Kalos, Elwood Smith, Bill Reifschneidsr, Warren Saas, Commodore Schuckman, John Gemmin, Allan Botts, Bill Kuhn, Fred Dintleman, Her¬ man Weideman, Ralph Arnote, Leroy Muskopf. Four Row: Art Wolf, Kenny Rapp, Francis Brestal, Warren Hansleben, John Knewitz, Paul Baro, Dale Eccles, Frank Cacciatone, Bob Dehn, Vernon Becker, Orville Bruss. Fifth Row: George Becker, Billy Burke, Ralph Manring, Leonard Ritter. Not Shown: Edward Trim. The track team has done exception¬ ally well this season under the fine coaching of Ted Harpstreit. Russel Sprague broke the school record for the 220 low hurdles. Lawrence Star- man broke the school high jump record by jumping five feet 11 inches. Page 83 WflESTLIJVG First Row: Richard Zogg, Robert Padon, Clarence Hettenhausen, Capt. Bill Seib, Darwin Heely, Bob Groh. Second Row: Jack Wangelin, Eugene Perolio, Ralph Martini, Lester Freeman, Hugo Heinemann, Robert Schrie. The wrestling squad, under the su¬ pervision of Coach Wally Rauth, had a fine season. They were well rep¬ resented at the district and state meets. Darwin Heely took third place in the state meet. The entire team took third place in the district meet at Granite City. Page 84 TENNIS First Row: Ed Burruc, Rodney Bub, Richard Zogg, Bill Bain, Bob Paden, Dean McClain. Sec¬ ond Row: Jared Davis, Bill Stiehl, Kirk Erlinger, Donald Klorh, Capt. Otto Brosius, Coach Naffziger. Not Shown: Norman McCutchen, Jack Thorman, Emerson Hough. The tennis team, coached by Fred Naffziger, has won high honors again this year. The team won first in the district tennis meet. Otto Brosius took first place in the district singles. The players have shown fine spirit and sportsmanship throughout the season. Page 85 N THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE THE NUMER¬ OUS ACTIVITIES WHICH WE AS INDIVIDUALS HELPED TO PROMOTE. WE ALL REALIZE THAT NOTHING IS GAINED WITHOUT HARD WORK AND UNTIRING EFFORT. THIS HAS BEEN PROVEN IN THE FOLLOWING CLUB GROUPS AND PLAYS. IN LATER YEARS WHEN PAGING THROUGH THIS BOOK THESE PICTURES WILL BRING BACK MANY JOYFUL EXPERIENCES AND PLEASANT MEMO¬ RIES. THEY WILL RECALL FOR US THOUGHTS OF THE MANY FRIENDS MADE THROUGH THESE ORGANIZATIONS. THE ACTIVITIES WHICH WE PARTICIPATE IN WILL ALWAYS LINGER IN OUR MINDS. BELLEViNniS STAFF Left to Right: Hohms, Meyer, Hilgard, Lopinot, Schaefer, Stenzel, Taylor, Leunig, Veigel, Covington, Wall, Bender, Rehg, Spitze, Stiff. NANCY ANN SPITZE JANE RUTH STIFF _ DONALD VEIGEL DICK HILGARD MARTIN SCHAEFER ..... LOIS WALL MILDRED BENDER .... MARY JANE REHG ...... QUENTIN STENZEL DORIS HOHM AURELIA SAUER JERRY LEUNIG MARTHA MAE MEYER ALVIN LOPINOT_ JIMMY TAYLOR ..... THETIS COVINGTON R. L. THORNE_ _Editor _ Assistant Editor _ Business Manager _ Sports Editor _ Advertising Manager Assistant Advertising Manager __ Feature Editor _Sales Manager _Assistant Sales Manager _Art Editor _Activity Editor _Photographer _Assistant Photographer _Typist _Sponsor Page 88 DIRECTOR—E. H. PETERS John Allison Sherman Allison Richard Allen Jerome Berger William Betz, Jr. Allen Bott Francis Brestal Donald Bonhart Jean Cheathmann Carol Christmann Edward Cooney Robert Coon Fred Depper Eugene Dill Frederick Eckert Myrna Edminston Julia Evans Wayne Fickinger Walton Gansman Bob Gass Jack Gaubatz Georgia Grossart Helen May Grossart Dolph Harhausen Kenneth Harris Donald Hauck Frederic Hempfling Doris Holm Albert Johnson Sherman Junck Frank Keeser John Knewitz Donald Knipkamp Alfred Kraft Dale Kreymeyer William Kuhn Dan Lentz Richard Levin Russel Lisch James Marsh Cordel Meyer Harold Mulligan Doss Murphy Leroy Muskoph Peggy Oesterle Ronold Pannell Charles Rauschkolb Bill Reed Harold Rutter Donald Siegel Kenneth Siegel Elwood Smith Harvey Smith Kenneth Smith Elizabeth Stark Donald Schmidt Kenneth Schmidt Fern Schorr Commodore Schuckman Jack Voland Wilbur Taylor Jack Wall Opal Walthes Howard Zink HY NEWS Bonnie Fay Simms and Peggy Post, Co-Editors; Tom Paro, Business and Advertising Manager; Miss Jossem, Sponsor. FIRST SEMESTER Seated: Larry Christopher, Peggy Post, Bon¬ nie Faye Simms. Standing: Elvira Thouvenot, Helen Packer, Shirley Conner, Fred Wild, Ruth Walters, Eleanor Rodenmeyer, Armin Limper, and Shirley Miller. SECOND SEMESTER Seated: Miss Jossem, Elsa Fischer. Stand¬ ing: Rachel Utz, Mary Ann Dewein, Evelyn Koderhandt, Mary Kilborn, Betty Williams, Audrey Wagner, Doris Ross. Second Row: Jean Wangelin, June Lawton, June Heid- inger, Jeanne Friedli, Libby Friedman, Ma¬ rie Christensen, Vera Gemin, Milton Fehr, Jim Harrison. Not Shown: Jean Schnell, Catheryn Baker. Evelyn Koderhandt, Editor-in-Chief; Mary Kilborn, Business Manager; Jim Harrison, Ad¬ vertising Manager; Miss Jossem, Sponsor. Page 90 ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR—EDWIN H. PETERS Joy Abshier Myrna Edmiston Armin Limper Ralph Adams Leroy Fritz Russel Mann Mary Adler Ruth Griffith Richard Moss Anna Mae Blum Walton Gansmann Doss Murphy Marjorie Boedecker Jack Gaubatz Edward Mutto Donald Bonhardt Irvin Gruenewald Peggy Post Albert Baltz Joan Hartel Nelson Ross Bill Birk Kenneth Harris Fern Schorr David Bechtold James Huffes Elizabeth Stork Harold Buehler Emerson Hough Wiliiam Tarr Richard Campbell Paul Isch Boneita Tucker Carol Christmann Carl Jordon Aldine Turner Marion Childers Florence Jarret Doris Vernier Edward Cooney Dale Kreymeyer Arthur Wehring Helen Caswell Frank Keeser Allen Wolf Robert Etling Ervin Kloess CLARINET QUARTET Left to Right: Donald Bonhardt, Bill Hanft, Russel Lisch, Walter Gansmann Page 91 GIRLS’ GLEE ELUB First Row: Udell Rogger, Roselyn Beyer, Iris Levinson, Ida Mae Simonds, llleen Monico. Sec¬ ond Row: Anna Mae Elsea, Betty Lou Hyatt, Wilma Davis, Carol Werner, Miss Hope Baer. Row: Elizabeth Golden, Mary Louise Whitnal, Fern Hauss, Marguerite Storck, Ruth Kempt. Third Row: Elizabeth Golden, Mary Louise Whitnal, Fern Hauss, Marguerite Storck, Ruth Kempt. Fourth Row: Fern Schrorr, Valeria Dickey, Betty Reynolds, Virginia Ferguson, Shirley Tureck, Betty Olsen. Fitth Row: Lucille Parks, Irma Wagener, Betty Jean Hill, Bette Joan Tarr, Alice McKean, Lois Sager, Lucille Batha. BOYS’ OIJABTET Roy Rowlan, Jerry Varone, Marion Childers, Elmer Thon, Miss Hope Baer, Accompanist Page 92 MIXED CHORUS First Row-: Allen Habelrath, Opal Walthes, Barbara Lauman, Shirley Seiffertt, Ruth Carson, Miss Baer. Second Row: Delma Uhley, Shirley Van Studdiford, Doris Malzahn, Doris Schoer. Third Row: Joan Hartell, Anna Mae Blum, Pat Marshall, Audrey Stovey, Jeanett O ' Banion. Fourth Row: Kenneth Harris, Blaine Co bey, Edward Miller, George Isselhardt, Paul Jones. Fifth Row: Kenneth Grissom, Robert Goepfert, Bill Back, Allan Uhles, Louis Walker, Richard Dcpper, Robert Bauder, Robert Schubert. GIRLS SEXTET Margaret Sortor, Lillian Schifferdecker, Phyllis Peskind, Nancy Weber, Marie Wright, Louise Bailey, Florence Kaufman, Accompanist. Page 93 A CAPELLA CHOIR First Row: Mary Louise Boerner, Lorraine Greene, Betty Jean Hill, Patricia Stahlheber, John Allison, Stanley Crosnoe, Marion Childes, John Tarr, Coleen Lill, Helen Mae Gross, Carol Werner. Second Row: Miss Hope Baer, Jane Rhein, Yvonne Chapin, Virginia Renois, Betty Tarr, Shirley Tuerck, Blaine Cosbey, Roy Rowland, Jerry Varone, Allen Richards, Elmer Thon, Rita Schwemmer, Peggy Post, Jeanne Friedli. BRASS UUARTET Kenneth Schmidt, Don Murphy, Opal Walthss, Robert Coon. Page 94 liIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Bonnie Faye Simms, President; Celestine Wessel, Vice-President; Wilma Peters, Secretary; Doris Dahm, Treasurer. First Row: Cecelia Peters, Shirley Christ- mann, Daisy Meyer, Gladys Eschenhagen, Betty J. Miles, Mildred Clark, Erna Mus- kopf, Virginia Wirth, Thelma Wild, La Verne Mertz, Irene Batdorf. Second Row: Doris Randle, Sue Ogle, Shirley Goalby, Camilla Mounts, Virginia Wedeking, Emma Beasley, Ruth Klein, Sara Kneedler, Shirley Ruhmann, Jane Lougeay. Third Row: Mary Clore, Jane Klein, Anna Mae Klingenhagen, Jeanne Wangelin, Wilma Peters, Dolores Ahrens, Margaret Minor, Virginia Arnold, Ethor Wootten, Viola Schmidt, Evelyn Bur¬ rows. Fourth Row: Jane Warren, Kather¬ ine Walls, Mary Willis, Jeanne Oughton, Sally Wessel, Marian Lebruska, Marian My¬ ers, Jeanette Dahm, Doris Dahm, Bonnie Faye Simms. Fifth Row: Alene Eisenhauer, Joan Treece, Dorothy Weygandt, Dolores Juen, Ethelyn Curie, Virginia Berger, Elsa Wegener, Virginia Renois, Sponsor, L. Mueller. CHAMPION BASKETBALL TEAM Vera Geminn, Marie Christensen, Captain; Vivian Stoeckel, Mary Ann Robertson, Janell Schmidt, Dorothy Lowe, Betty Hepps, Bernice Klotz. LETTEflWOMErS ELIJB Bonnie Faye Simms, President; Wilma Peters, Secretary-Treasurer First Row: Jane Klein, Bonnie Faye Simms, Doris Holms. Second Row: Miss Kircher, Dorothy Gaa, Wilma Peters, Ethor June Wootten, Bernice Klotz. LETTEBMEAf’S ELUB First Row: Jim Hinton, Mike McGuire, Bob Ceasar, Bill Seib, Ralph Groh, Jim Nivin, Robert Schrei. Second Row: Ray Mc- Gaughey, Joe Browry, Darwin Heeley, Ken¬ neth Mauser, Melvin Wegener, Bob O ' Neal, Dick McKelvey. Third Row: Coach Friedli, Sponsor; Lester Miller, Bud Paul, Jack Wangelin, Hugo Heinnemann, Ralph Mar¬ tini, Alfred Kraft, Kenneth Siegel. Fourth Row: Bob Glueck, Norman McCutchen, Russel Sprague, Lloyd Anna, Don Groh, Eugene Perolio. Bill Sander, President; Ralph Groh, Vice-President; Lester Miller, Secretary-Treasurer Page 96 WEATHER ELUB First Semester: Fred Wild, President; Bill Stiehl, Vice-President; Fern Houss, Secretary- Treasurer. Second Semester: George Mowris, President; Gladys Eschenhagen, Vice-President, Bill Stiehl, Secretary-Treasurer; Miss Fischer, Sponsor. First Row: Viola Schmidt, Fred Wild, Fern Hauss, Bill Stiehl. Second Row: Ruth Grif¬ fith, Doris Schroer, Jeanette O ' Banion, Miss Fischer, John Stookey. Third Row: Armin Limper, Bill Oldham, Bill Faulkner, Edward Lorenz, Maurice Lindauer. Fourth Row: Kenneth Heinemann, Al Blome, George Mowris, Bob Gass. Not Shown: John Thompson, Gladys Eschenhagen, Betty Jane Miles, Loren Bates, Russell Mann, Jack Perry, Verna Mae Rodenverg, John Koerzer, Donald Kniepkamp, Lawrence Renth. HOME EE. ELUB First Row: Shirley Matthews, Margaret Rompel, Dorothy Heely, Doris Eisenhauer, Marjory Willis, Ethel Bergman. Second Row: Wilma Peters, Rita Zacharski, Alma Mueller, Shirley Moore, Dorothy Holle. Third Row: Elsa Fisher, Celestine Wessel, Virginia Louis, Margaret Hoar, Virginia Renois. Fourth Row: Delores Ahrens, Lil¬ lian Braun, Ruth Falcetti, Clemie Quirin. Fifth Row: Ethelyn Curie, Virginia Berger, Miss Alexander, Miss Money, Miss Neu- bauer. Elsa Fisher, President; Wilma Peters, Vice-President; Shirley Moore, Secretary; Moreen Maitland, Treasurer. FUTURE FARMERS First Semester: Bob Robertson, President; Willard Barthel, Vice-President; Elmer Fries, Secretary; Russel Florreich, Treasurer. Second Semester: Willard Barthel, President; Elmer Fries, Vice-President; Junior Edwards, Secretary; Ralph Emge, Treasurer. First Row: Walter Peters, Elmer Fees, Russel Florreich, Bob Robertson, Dominic Rosso, George Brown, Earl Oivens, Rodney Frees, Mr. Lentz, Louis Beeker. Second Row: Bill Davis, Milton Bertelsman, Armin Speick- inger, Robert Russel, Robert Hill, Russel Skelton, Stephen Bertelsman, Hugo Gunia, Hilbert Farney. Third Row: Carl Seibert, Robert Wilson, Cordell Lutz, Norman Bar¬ thel, Maynard Flowers, Nickolas Acordi, William Storms, Ralph Emge, Walter Beek- ert, Louis Rehg. Fourth Row: Donald Flow¬ ers, John Ogle, Melvin Valerius, Arthur Kunze, Vernon Ellis, Dominic Kreher, Charles Pear, Bill Lentz, Milton Mueller, Vito Galato, Edgar Kurtis, Bob Barttelbort, Wayne Kummerich, Bill Grummet, Earl Kemph, Robert Simpson, Clyde Moser. First Row: Elizabeth Storck, Marguerite Storck, Barbara Miller, Ruth Caesar, Bar¬ bara Brosius. Second Row: Ethel Olden- dorph, Edna Bruss, Carol Werner, Nina Theiss, Miss Johnson. LATUM ELUH Page 98 Barbara Miller, President; Nina Theiss, Vice-President; Ruth Carson, Treasurer; Miss John¬ son, Sponsor. OUILL A IV D SCROLL Shirley Connor, Bonnie Fay Simms, Elvira Thouvenot, Shirley Miller, Peggy Post CHEERLEADERS Ida Mae Simonds, Harold Lentz, Martha Meyer, Bill Wolters, Evelyn Burrows, Armin Kniep- kamp, Audrey Wissehr STUDENT COUNCIL Otto Brousius, President; Dolly Piesbergen, Vice-President; Gwen Vaught, Secretary; Peggy Post, Treasurer. SENIORS Otto Brosius Ralph Groh Les Miller Dolly Piesbergen Peggy Post Gwen Vaught Donald Veigel Mary Belle Wagner SOPHOMORES Sally Lou Bowman Barbara Brosius Wilford Geissler Donald Groh Russel Lisch Sue Ogle Betty Packer Seward Van Petten Donald Schmidt Commodore Schuckman Donald Siegel Shirley Tuerck Arthur Wagner JUNIORS Lloyd Anna Doris Dahm Mary Jane Denton Mary Louise Kiefer Jim Harrison Dan Heely Russel Sprague Doris Jean Vernier Jack Wangelin Jackie Ward FRESHMEN Robert Coon Georgia Grossart Joan Hartell Emmerson Hough Betty Joseph Elmer Laut Marilyn Moser Wallace Struttmatter Ray Swancutt Shirley Tegtmier Opal Walthes Arthur Wolfe Page 100 S E JV I n H DRAMATIC CLUB Betty June Edmiston, President; Ann Brandenburger, Secretary-Treasurer; Mr. Freeman, Sponsor. First Row: Ethor June Wootten, Arlington Lill, Cal Bien, John Meyer, Mr. Freeman, Harold Sorter, Elmer Thon, Henry Mayhall, John Oelrich, Jim Finn, Louis Bechtold, Hugh Marsh, Hugo Heinemann, Anne Krebs. Second Row: Ruth Walters, Eleanor Roden- meyer, Doris Jean McKillop, Rachael Utz, Barbara Frymire, Yvonne Legate, Ruth Sauerwein, Jane McLean, Nancy Lee Frost, Selma Oesterly, Lillian Schifferdecker. Third Row: Ann Brandenburger, Minette Diffey, Martha Rothgangel, Jane Stiff, Mary Jane Rehg, Betty Tarr, Ruth Paul, Bunny Wiech- ert, Pat Hilgard, Phyllis Kieskalt, Doris Al¬ berts, Jane Rhein, Helen Zipprodt, Betty Jane O ' Neal. Fourth Row: Bernice Schmidt, Evelyn Glauret, Marjorie Brown, Shyrle Pes- kind, Betty Jane Godwin, Florence Kauf¬ man, Mary Louise Boerner, Mary Belle Wagner, Margaret Sorter, Grace Wagner, Margery Schlosser, Roberta Fleckenstein, Shirley Junck Fifth Row: Betty Hepp, Dixie Jacques, Mary Louise Kiefer, Nancy Weber, Ruth Driemeyer, Jean Satdorf, Mary Ann Robertson, Joan Treece, Irene Batdorf, Del- ores Stookey, Gwen Vaught, Shirley Connor, Shirley Schickadantz. Sixth Row: Alvin Lopinot, Doris Jean Vernier, Phil Rhein, Betty June Edmiston, Jim Taylor, Nancy Spitze, Tom Paro, Helen Packer, Orel Boos. Page 101 ART CLUB Con Weygandt, President; Eugene Jondro, Vice-President; Fred Kunze, Secretary-Treasurer; Miss Jean Snyder, Sponsor. First Row: Marian Truttman, Fred Kunze, Don Weygandt, Eugene Jondro. Second Row: Alene Meckfessel, Marilyn Moser, Corie Bertschinger, Jack Thorman. Third Row: Gorman Foley, Miss Snyder, Bob Campbell. MAJORETTES Evelyn Zipprodt, Mary Beth Baujan, Arline Ward, Judy Mueller, Ruth Sterthman, Doris McKean. Page 102 OPEDETTA Left to Right: Rugh Marsh, Dorothy Moss, Elmer Thon, Phyllis Peskind, Kenneth Heine- mann, Roy Row land, Jerry Varone, Lorraine Greene, Marion Childers, Betty Tarr, Mary Louise Whitnel, Jane Rhein. DAVID EOPPERFIELD Left to Right: Seated: Dixie Jacques, Betty Jean Godwin, Evelyn Burrows, Mary Belle Wagner, Stanley Crosnoe, Cree Cantrell. Standing: Dan Evans, Phil Rhein, Shirley Peskind, Arlington Lill Shirley Junck, Mary Louise Boerner, John Neutzel. THE UUEE1V DF 1941 DOLLY PI ESBERGEN Don Hesse Studio JACKIE WARD JUNIOR MAID YVONNE KOEHLER SOPHOMORE MAID MARY LOUISE WHITNEL FRESHMAN MAID Don Hesse Studio AND HEfl MAIDS 1941 POPULAR BOY RALPH GROH Don Hesse Studio From left to right: Captain Foote, Speaker of the Evening; Mr. C. W. Whitter, Mr. Charles Minor, Principal H. G. Schmidt, Coach Friedli. THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER THE CORNER OF OUR STADIUM HOT DOGS ON SALE STADIUM DEDICATION Page 107 HAT A DULL, DRAB WORLD IT WOULD BE IF SORROWS WERE NOT FOLLOWED BY LAUGHTER. MOST OF OUR FUN, AND LAUGHS COME IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL DAYS. WITH OUR STUDIES AND OTHER SERIOUS ACTIVITIES WE ALWAYS FOUND TIME FOR A FEW LAUGHS. THE PROGRAM OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR HAS BEEN FILLED WITH MANY THINGS OF A HUMOROUS NATURE. IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES RECALL WITH US SOME EVENTS ENJOYED BY YOU AND ME. SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 2—School begins. 5—Charles Schifferdecker ate a lizard, and only got $1.25. 7— Dan Evans was found in a girl ' s locker, and was expelled for a spell. 13—First game! A big success. 16—What next? Gypsies chase B. T. H. S. students around the campus. They ran only because their charger was waving a hatchet. 18—Dixie Wilson gets up enough courage to wear her sock ' , in two parts. 20—A new idea! Mixers after football games. 23—Student Council paper drive began. 26—Pat Marshall sat on a tack in Miss HusckeTs third hour English class. OCTOBER 2—Cal Bien assured Miss Farmer that he was not responsible for any material that wasn ' t given in a magazine article. 5—Phil Rhein is becoming an expert in Jitterbugging. 10—Quentin Stenzel fell down the Staff room steps. Such clumsiness. 12—Bob Kiefer and Lucille Schwartz dodged paying cover charge at Hotel Jefferson. 15— J. R., J. S., S., and B. J. E. send a singing telegram to Durham, N. C. Let them know when your birth¬ day is, they might send you one. 16— Martin Schaefer goes scooter riding in the Staff Room. Second childhood? 26—Hugh Marsh seems to prefer taking his lunch. Specialty—apple pie. 29— A peculiar odor has been noticed around the cam¬ pus. Source—Bellevinois Staff Room. 30— More odors, this time cheese and popcorn. It seemed that the members of the staff cooked their lunch. NOVEMBER 1—Only 21 days to vacation. 5—Roosevelt must believe in Third time ' s the charm. 8— Bellevinois Staff is selling hot dogs during football games now. 15—We got beat by Alton. Fun at the mixer after the game. 20— Hobo Day. Miss Farmer ' s College English class really was a riot. 21— Thanksgiving . . . East Side still holds the jinx over Belleville. 22— No school—a day to recuperate after turkey and Thanksgiving dance. 29—B. T. H. S. Musical. Who said we didn ' t have a good band? Page 110 DECEMBER 2—Just another blue Monday. But cheer up, another week-end will roll around. 6—Did someone say some excitement would appear. Oh well, make the best of it. 13—Little Women—a grand success. 1 8—Fellows rushing around. You can bet they ' re dash¬ ing to get a date to one of the many Christmas dances. 21—Jan. 1—Everyone feels as though he is on top of the world with all the Holiday fun. 28—Did you know we had a second Gene Krupa in B. T. H. S.? Drummer Boy —his specialty. His initials are J. H. 31—Fun for all in every way. JANUARY 1—Resolutions galore. Wonder how many will be kept. 4— After Christmas blues, and such feelings at thought of coming exams. 17—Bellevinois has a mixer. 20— Staff room isn ' t the same. Exam worries you know. 21- 25—The Dark Days pass, and everyone survived, physically anyway. 27— Mr. Thorne ' s limping isn ' t old age. 30—Miss Fleischbein received a bottle from (P). Sorry can ' t say what kind of bottle it was. FEBRUARY 1—Mr. Schmidt ' s office seemed like an assembly— Everyone was trying to change their schedule. 5— Phil Rhein seems to have a weakness for cemeteries. He doesn ' t think they ' re so much fun when you ' re lost in one! 8—Pat Vorhes broke her elbow, but didn ' t mind stay¬ ing home. Art Hough was such good company. 10—Dixie Wilson is still out of the limelight at B. T. H. S. This time it really must be the real thing. 17—Martha Rothgangel has the prettiest plaid pajamas. She gave an exhibition at the Green Tea Pot. 20— Dick Hilgard ' s dog comes in handy when he needs an excuse to get out to see P. W. 28— Military Ball. 30—Bowling is the newest thing. You can find almost anyone you ' re looking for at the bowling alley these days. 21— What happened in the Cafeteria between Little Darwin and Little Audrey ? Page 111 MARCH CALENDAR 1—Shirley Peskind doesn ' t seem to be allergic to uni¬ forms. Can ' t blame you Shirl, there are some swell fellows in the Army. 5— Junie Miller seems to prefer female barber., now. 8— Mary Ann Robertson seems to be kept busy keeping tab of P. H. in between his trips. 11— Don Brandes turns mechanic to his recording ma¬ chine—not much luck—the words ran backwards. 1 2—Nancy Spitze throws books in general direction of Martin Schaefer. 17— Nancy Weber took Miss Kircher up on her gum proposition. She was seen strutting across the campus with two huge bags of doubie-bubble gum. 20— Stan Waldman seems to be using his Botany class as a gambling center. Missouri mills! 21— It seems as though M. Diffey was ambitious one morning. She was seen at the 5 and 1 0 cent store at 7 a. m. P. S. With roller skates. 28—Rowdy House Party. APRIL 1— Hugh Marsh is a working man now. 3—For You To Live—It was something new. 5—Calico Cut-Up—Did all you farmers have fun? 18— Belle of Barcelona—Marion Childers had a stunning plaid suit on. 20—Our track team has been winning highest honors at their meets. 22— Spring, Spring—Spring fever and romance—Hmm who ' s next? 28—Mr. Thorne is still handing out the same lines. MAY 3— David Copperfield—No one has taken up kite fly¬ ing yet. 9— G. A. A. Dance—Bonnie Simms is B. T. H. S. Sports Queen. 12— Miss Farmer read Dick Wire ' s composition in class. It was an autobiography of his life—what a life! 14—Last minute rush for Bellevinois write-ups. 18—Commencement is drawing near, and wonder if I ' ll make it —worries start. 20—Bernie Kroupa has a slogan Yossem Miss Jossem . 23— Junior Jam—Play, carnival, and dance—wow, what a night! 26—Nolan Smith just can ' t keep his mind on his Botany. JUNE 2— Everyone ' s waiting for the Bellevinois to come out. 4— Worries begin—especially for some of us Seniors. 9—Friends snub friends, but they ' ll apologize in a week. 11— Senior Play. 12— Night of all nights—Junior-Senior Prom. 13— Commencement—Lots of luck, kids! Page 112 JUNIOR JAM PLAY FROM TOBACCO ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD Grandma Jester_ Shirley Ruhman Leeter Jester_Ralph Adams Ma Jester_lane McLean Melly Lae Jester___Martha Rothgangel Judd Jester_ Doss Murphy Luv_Mike McQuire Mecil C. DeBille_John Meyer Mecil C. DeBille, Jr_John Neutzel Miss Slinkovitch_Ruth Sauerwein Miss Temper_Shirley Peskind Mrs. Foode___Ruth Driemeyer Angel Foode_:_Ruth Paul Girl 1_Nancy Spitze Girl 2__Anne Krebs Girl 3_Betty June Edmiston Staff Orchestra_— B. T. H. S. Saboteurs of Swing Supporting Cast_ Dutch Denton, Dan Heely, Bud Paul, Jack Wangelin, Hugo Heinemann SENIOR PLAY PROFESSOR HOW COULD YOU Keats Perry_ Vicky Randolph_ Grandma Perry_ Grandpa Perry_ John Appleby_ Priscilla Morley_ Tootsie Bean_ Butcher Boy Bean Valerie Whitman Boggins_ _Cree Cantrell Betty Jane Edmiston _Lucille Schwartz _Arlington Lill _lames Finn ___Minette Diffey _Betty Jean Godwin _Richard Zogg Mary Louise Boerner _Alvin Lopinot SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB PLAY DAVID COPPERFIELD David Copperfield_ Clara Copperfield_ Peggotty- Edward Murdstone_ Jane Murdstone_ Wilkins Micawber_ Mrs. Micawber_ Aunt Betsey Trotwood Mr. Dick__ Uriah Heep_ Agnes Wickfield_ Jane, the maid_ The Stranger_ Stanley Crosnoe, John Neutzel _Mary Belle Wagner _Evelyn Burrows _Cree Cantrell _Dixie Jacques _Phil Rhein _Shyrle Peskind _Betty Jean Godwin -Dan Evans -Arlington Lill _Mary Louise Boerner -Shirley Junck _Harold Sortor Page 113 WHO ' S WHOSE Jane Stiff-Don Veigel ' s Jackie Ward_Don Brandes ' Audrey Weiser_Bob Caesar ' s Doris Petri- Ray Swancutt ' s Janie Rehg-Hugh Marsh ' s Betty Schwartz_Carl Miller ' s Pat Worsham-..„-Dick Hilgard ' s Bonita Tucker-Hugo Heinemann ' s Wilma Wiechert_ Phil Rhein ' s Ruth Sauerwein _Bob Pilkington ' s Pat Vorhes-Louis Bechtold ' s Dixie Wilson, Nancy Spitze, Minette Diffey, Dolly Piesbergen College Men ' s Betty June Edmiston_John Meyer ' s Helen Packer _Bill McKinley ' s Lois Saeger-Marion Childers ' Betty Azbill -Harold Sortor ' s B. T. H. S. RADIO PROGRAMS Superman -Dick McKelvey Gene Krupa-Jim Harrison Silver Theatre-Sr. Dramatic Plays Big Town-Belleville (No Comments) Glen Miller_B. T. H. S. Ed Ehert Lone Ranger-lerry Leunig Lost Empire-Failing To Graduate Baby Snooks -Ruth Driemeyer Henry Aldrich-Hugh Marsh Breakfast Club_.....Faculty Table Just Plain Bill- Dixie Wilson Johnny Presents-John M. to Betty Bob Hope- Anyone With A Line Fibber McGee---If You ' ve Evaded Union Cards—You ' ll Do Grand Central Station_..._Green Tea Pot Blondie-Doris Jean Vernier Mr. Fixit-=.-Don Brandes Hit Parade---As If You Don ' t Know One Man ' s Family_J. D. Trabue Mellow Time_3:45 Barn Dance-Calico Cut-Up Lest We Forget- B. T. H. S. Days Life Can Be Beautiful-Nancy—During Week-Ends Meet Mr. Meek-He Bakes Good Angel Food Cake, Too Charlie McCarthy-Bob Thomas Mr. District Attorney_Mr. Schmidt The O ' Neals—--Betty and Bob Cecil B. DeMille- Mr. Freeman Singing Sam ...-Mr. Yarbrough Page 114 SENIOR TREE PLANTING Assembly ' s out. Directing traffic? In the first stage. Don ' t crowd folks! Just about in. Page 115 E VERY PUBLICATION OF THE BELLEVINOIS DE¬ PENDS ON THE FINANCIAL AID EXTENDED BY THE ADVERTISERS. THE FOLLOWING MEN, WHO PURCHASED ADVERTISING SPACE, HAVE SHOWN A SINCERE INTEREST IN OUR SCHOOL ACTIVI¬ TIES. THEIR CO-OPERATION HAS MADE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE. WE ARE EXCEEDINGLY GRATE¬ FUL AND WE ENCOURAGE THE STUDY BODY TO SHOW ITS APPRECIATION BY PATRONIZING EV¬ ERY BUSINESS CONCERN REPRESENTED IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES. A D V E ADVERTISERS OF THE 1941 BELLEVINOIS Name Page A Friend_127 Banks of Belleville_ 120 Batdorf, W. L. Company_122 Bauer Bros. Const, Sup. Co. 131 Bauer, S. S. Radio Company 150 Beauty Shops of Belleville_126 Belleville Casket Company_131 Belleville Commercial College 147 Belleville Co-operative Co._123 Belleville Laundry Dry Cleaning Co. _128 Belleville Retail Auto Dealers Association _ 124 Belleville-St. Louis Coach Co. 147 ■Blanquart Jewelry_150 Bohannon, Mrs. Irene Reheis 138 Borman Clothing Co_1 41 Bridges Ward_129 Central Engraving Co. 119 Chamber of Commerce_137 Christmann Wallpaper Paint Store_137 Diehls_:_137 Douglas Avenue Pharmacy_143 Dr. Pepper Bottling Co__131 Eagle Foundry Co_128 Eckhardt Grocery_143 Egyptian Stationery Co. _136 Fellner-Ratheim Dry Goods Co. 145 Griesedieck-Western Brewery Co_139 Gruenewald Hardware Co_125 Hesse Studio _142 Holtman Meat Market 141 Home Ice Cream Co_139 Honer Monument Works_ 134 Hoppe Insurance Agency_145 Name Page Jones Stationery Wallpaper Store_147 Kloess Contracting Co _146 Klamm, Florist_147 Liese Lumber Co_135 Lincoln Soda Shop_137 Lincoln Theatre _143 Lindenwood College_121 Marsh Stencil Machine Co_131 Merck Bakery Co_149 Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. 143 Miller Wholesale Grocery Co_140 New Era Oil Company_139 Oakland Foundry Co_144 Peerless Enamel Products Co_128 Peskind, I. Sons_135 Porcelain Structures, Inc__123 Record Printing Co_146 Rex Theatre_123 Romeiser Co. _148 Rosenthal, Dr. Geo. A_122 Rust Plumbing Heating Co_130 St. Clair Ice Co_123 St. Louis Dairy Co_129 Shattinger ' s Music Co_122 Shively-Metze Service Station —141 Smith, Harold Drug Store_141 Stolze Lumber Co_145 Streck Bros__151 Sutton ' s Sweet Shop_125 Tisch Monument Works_121 Tritt Bros. Contractors_135 Valhalla Burial Park_148 Walkohl Drug Co_151 Wehrle Son_148 Westhaven Swimming Pool_151 Page 118 Cerflex Binding Distinction Distinctive ideas in annuals are a prime factor in a successful book« of course service and quality can not be overlooked 9 tie sign of the trade mark means _ Engraving Service Plus Close Co-operation between Staffand Annual Department, ENGRAVING V Clllldl COMPANY CALUMET BUILDING ST. LOU I S, MISSOURI College Annual Builders of America Ik J Page 119 COMPLIMENTS OF THE BELLEVILLE BANKS Belleville National Bank Belleville Savings Bank First National Bank St. Clair National Bank Walter P. Tisch Monument Works THIRD AT A STREET BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Only graduate memorial designers in entire district. Fine carvings and legible lettering in everlasting ma¬ terial. BETTER SERVICE AT LESS COST LINDENWOOD COLLEGE Founded 1827 ST. CHARLES, MO. A full four year college, offering courses in Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, and Vocations. Our Patterns-for-Living assures each girl of a personal program. For catalog and book of views write PRESIDENT LINDENWOOD COLLEGE Box BI-41 St. Charles, Missouri OLDEST MUSIC HOUSE IN SAINT LOUIS Over a Half Century of Service that has satisfied as attested by thousands of pleas¬ ed customers. SHEET MUSIC CLASSICAL POPULAR GRAND PIANOS (Slightly Used) EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICES ON SUCH MAKES AS STEINWAY, JULIUS BAUER, KRANICH BACH AND OTHERS TRADES TERMS • COMPLIMENTS OF W. L. BATDORF CO. Purveyors of quality feeds, seeds and garden supplies Distributors of l-H Flour 126-130 West A Street CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1941 DR.GEO.A. ROSENTHAL OPTOMETRIST Specialist in the scientific examination of the eyes and the fitting of glasses RESIDENCE PHONE OFFICE PHONE 2247 1789 Commercial Bldg., Suite 213 Belleville, Illinois Page 122 BLOOMER AMUSEMENT CO. REX and RITZ THEATRES ATTEND THE MOVIES REGULARLY In No Other Way Can You Get So Close To Life For So Little MOTION PICTURES ARE YOUR CHEAPEST ENTERTAINMENT - - Compliments Of Belleville Co-Operative Grain Company 615 North Douglas Avenue Phone 595 There is only one COOLERATOR The ICE-Conditioned Refrigerator ST. CLAIR ICE CO. Streamlined! Modern! Prefabricated, Porcelain, Commercial Structures Restaurants, Grills, Service Stations ★ PORCELAIN STRUCTURES INC BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Compliments of Members of the Belleville Automobile Dealers 7 Assn. 0. C. JOSEPH—Dodge and Plymouth L. R. McKINLEY-Chevrolet E. J. MECKFESSEL-Hudson MIDTOWN MOTOR CO.-Ford, Mercury, Lincoln Zephyr MEYER BROS.-Pontiac, Cadillac, G. M. C. Trucks WAGNER MOTOR CO.-Buick HERMAN G. WANGELIN-Chrysler and Plymouth Besides graduating, the smart thing to do, is to go to U T T O N ' S W E E T HOP 322 East Main Street Our fountain service is approved by the student body. Compliments of GRUENEWALD HARDWARE CO. 306 West Main Street Belleville, Illinois • Sporting Goods Headquarters Page 125 DOWNTOWN BEAUTY SHOP Dorothy Ittensohn 101-A West Main Belleville 3171 EAST SIDE BEAUTY SHOPPE Mary Hollerbach 946 East Main Belleville 3620 EDITH BEAUTY SHOP Edith Bauman 1000 East Main Belleville 1686 ELITE BEAUTY SHOP Bee Black 3234-A State Street East 383 GERTRUDE ' S BEAUTY SALON Gertrude Whittel 218 North Illinois Belleville 769 KOZY NOOK BEAUTY SHOP Genevieve Pees 6 North Church Belleville 4783 LA VETA BEAUTY SHOP Leoba Bertelsman 9601 West Main Fairbanks 52 LUCILLE BEAUTY SHOP Martha Stingel Commercial Building Belleville 1452 OLIVE BEAUTY SHOP Emma E. Wagner 701 Hecker Belleville 1294 ORCHID BEAUTY SHOP Beula L. Angell 115 South High Belleville 285 PRINCESS POWDER PUFF Madge Lancastle Lincoln Theatre Building Belleville 838 RITA MARIE ' S BEAUTY SHOP Rita Marie Jung 120 East Main Belleville 2238 RUTH MARTIN Ruth Martin 108 East Main Belleville 1622 VIOLA ' S BEAUTY SHOP Viola Haas 1021 West Main Belleville 3816 VIRGINIA ' S BEAUTY SHOP Virginia Forcade Centerville Avenue Belleville 1155 JUNIOR CLASS l Continued from Page 57) Guckes, Lorraine Hackman, Bill Haeffner, Lawrence Haege, Cletus Heely ,Dan Heely, Darwin Hausmann, Calvin Heinemann, Hugo Heinemann, Kenneth Henke, Melvin Hill, Floyd Hoercher, Cletus Hoffmeister, Milton Jansen, Norman Juenger, Armin Juenger, William Klingler, Irwin Kroupa, Berny Kuntzman, Charles Kloess, Bernard Kassing, Alvin Kopf, Roy Keeser, Frank Knebelkamp, Adolph Kraft, Elmer SENIOR I GIRLS Baker, Catheryn Buchert, Marjorie Christensen, Marie Dewein, Mary Ann Fischer, Audrey Friedli, Jeanne Friedman, Libby Fischer, Elsa Gaa, Dorothy Geminn, Vera Huber, Jane Lee Harris, Mildred Heafner, Mae Hart, Wilma Heidinger, June Koderhandt, Evelyn Kieskalt, Phyllis Krehmeyer, Dale Krietner, Ward Lornez, Edward Lawson, Howard Lowery, Joe Lindhauer, Maurice Lieb, Kenneth Majors, Bill Mull, John Mullett, John Meier, Raymond McGaughey, Raymond Mank, Jack McQuillan, James Mayer, Kenneth Noll Wayne Niven, James Ogle, John O ' Neal, Robert Omson, Henry Obernagle, George Oelrich, John Pilkington, Robert Panter, Clayton Pear, Charles SENIOR Kaiser, Virginia Krebs, Anne Kaufman, Florence Klotz, Bernice Kilborn, Mary Lawton, June Lowe, Dorothy Lance, Louise Mader, Betty Manire, Virginia Miller, Shirley O ' Neal, Elizabeth Jane Olendorph, Ethel Petty, Betty Poirot, Doris Ross, Doris Sadorf, Jean Stoeckel, Vivian Schneider, Marie Pfeiffer, Lester Paul, Buddy Peters, Bryan Quallo, Bob Renner, Tom Rowlan, Roy Ros, Nelson Ragan, Harry Ryan, Harold Richards, Allan Resch, James Ritter, Leonard Roth, Harold Smolik, Lonnie Stoeckel, Edward Stauder, Leo Stehlick, Warren Sauralick, George Storms, William Sindel, Kenneth Sprague, Russell Shive, Charles Smith, Allen Snyder, Chesterdean Sortor, Harold I CLASS Schneider, Beverly Schnell, Jean Utz, Rachel Wamser, Doris Williams, Betty Wright, Marie Wangelin, Jean Wagner, Audrey Zaber, Geneva SENIOR I BOYS Applebaum, Leonard Beaumont, Lester Bechtold, John Bonhardt, Donald Corn, Roy Frees, Elmer Fischer, John Seib, James Sodam, George Schifferdecker, Charles Schanuel, Edward Schutz, Leroy Schield, George Schlueter, Richard Tague, Vincent Thurgate, George Thomas, Bob Teter, Roy Tarr, William Underwood, Norman Utz, Sylvester Van Osdale, William Varone, Jerry Voelkel, Arthur Williams, Bobby Weidauer, Harlan Winters, Bill Wolf, Alan Wagner, Arthur Wangelin, Jack Williams, Stanley Wild, Kenneth Wamser, Herman Fehr, Milton Harrison, Jim Hammon, Paul Isch, Paul Klotz, Delmar Lentz, Dan Mann, Russell Meyer, John W. Miller, Louis Neutzel, John Arlington Randol, Bill Rowlan, Roy Sonnenberg, John Schmidt, Raymond Wilhelm, George White, Robert Zink, Howard Compliments Of A Friend Page 127 KUM KLEAN With Our QUALITY SERVICE BELLEVILLE LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING CO. 2301 W. Main St. Compliments of EAGLE FOUNDRY COMPANY Belleville Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF PEERLESS ENAMEL PRODUCTS CO. Manufacturers of Enamel Products, Dies, and Metal Stampings 1500 West Lincoln St. BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS ST. LOUIS DAIRY CO. MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS —from the— WORLD ' S FINEST DAIRY PLANT Belleville Branch — Phone 2480 AN ORGANIZATION OF 38 BELLEVILLE EMPLOYEES BRIDGES WARD -TOILETRIES- Lentheric - Old Spice - Elizabeth Arden Barbara Gould - Helena Rubinstein EXCLUSIVELY REVLON NAIL POLISH Try Our Drug Store First 122 EAST MAIN PHONE 13 Page 129 Congratulations to the Graduating Class Of 1941 ED, C. RUST Plumbing and Heating 22 NORTH 10TH STREET PHONE 3260 Compliments of BELLEVILLE CASKET CO. COMPLIMENTS OF BAUER BROS. CONSTRUCTION and SUPPLY CO. 424 LEBANON AVE. Phone 1610 Wss xg: ' W Wi DR. PEPPER BOTTLING CO. 1901 West Main Street Belleville, Illinois •+■ Ink for Fountain Pens is made by the Marsh Stencil Machine Co., Belleville, III., and sold at local stores. Washable Blue for school and home use. Per¬ manent Ink for business. Gives new life, lure, strength to your signature and writing. Buy a bottle today. Staff plays roughhouse Parole for an hour Double duet Jus ' passin ' time Mr. Schmidt ' s right hand girl Again! This time working Walking on air Birth of an architect Our cheerleader thru a megaphone White color girls (they send flunk cards) Look up there! Fun at the Calico Cut . U P Close your mouth Mart! What again? Another one of those things Hard at work Please buy my pretty cake Martha Ray ' s competitor Don ' t be bashful Professor Quiz Get ' em while they ' re hot Staff Room serves lunch All worn out Horray, a variety in Assembly Club Guest SOPHOMORE CLASS (Continued from Page 59) Burris, Edward Campbell, Robert Jordan, Carl Mutto, Edward Schloeman, Orval Julleis, Darwin Nelson, George Schmidt, Kenneth Cannady, Richard Junck, Sherman Nicholson, Chester Schade, Dan Childers, Marian Kunze, Arthur Nold, Ralph Schifferdecker, Robert Chinn, Edward Kniepkamp, Armin Nowotny, Lester Schene, Bill Clark, Billy Kahos, Peter Oldham, Bill Scharringhausen, Kenneth Clare, William David Coon, Robert Knoerzer, John Otis, Eddie James Schuckman, Commodore Kaufman, Robert Oughton, Richard Schmidt, Donald Cooney, Edward Kloess, Ervin Owen, Earl Schmalenberger, Edward Daily, William Kniepkamp, Donald Pannell, Ranald Schobert, Ralph Davis, William Dehn, Robert Klincar, Paul Padan, Robert Travous, Charles Krieg, Joseph Paul, Richard Tiemann, Theodore Depper, Fred Kaesberg, Norman Peppers, Walter Thompson, John Duco, Monroe Klohr, Donald Peters, Walter Turner, Donald Ebel, Kenneth Kock, Wayne Pfeiffer, Everett Traube, John Edmiston, Louis King, John Ralph, Kenneth Thorman, Jack Elge, Wayne Kettler, Wesley Rapp, Kenneth Taylor, Robert Engler, John Langlitz, Joe Rauschkold, Charles Tate, Raymond Eschman, Galen Lanter, Russell Reeb, Leonard Taylor, Walter Gass, Robert Laut, Elmer Renner, Gene Thouvenin, Walter Geopfert, Robert Lentz, Harold Renth, Lawrence Uhles, Allen Graham, Charles Levin, Richard Rhein, Jack Valerius, Melvin Gramlick, Allan Lisch, Russell Rhein, Leon Veto, Charles Grissom, Kenneth Lloyd, Darwin Rickert, Kenneth Viehman, Harold Groh, Donald Lougeay, Don Riesenberger, Cordell Voland, Jack Gruenewald, Bobby Lotz, Cornell Rinck, Charles Van Petten, Seward Gucks, William Manering, Ralph Robertson, Donald Voltmer, Charles Gutherz, Frederick Marsh, James Rosen, Otto Wall, Jack Hanneh, Allen Mauterer, Roger McCarkel, Kenneth Rothweiler, Russell Wissehr, Vernon Harhausen, Dolph Saas, Warren Weidauer, Paul Harris, Kenneth McChesney, Kenneth Seekatz, Allen Wetzel, Lee Hartman, Paul McCord, Elwood Sendt, Harold Wagner, Charles Hassall, William McGee, Delmar Seppe, Al Wolff, Edward Hauck, Donald McGraw, Allan Shannon, Benjamin Wilson, Bobby Owen Heileman, Howard McGuire, Michael Sheehan, Charles Williams, Robert Lee Hempfling, Fredric McKelvey, Dick Siegel, Donald Weik, Charles Hilpert, Floyd Mertin, John Simpson, Robert Wolters, Bill Hinton, James Hock, Edward Meier, Robert Skelton, Russell Waldman, Stanford Meyer, Cordel Smith, Elwood Wassem, Charles Hoffman, Elmer Meyer, Robert Sodam, Joseph Warren Everett Holder, Lloyd Miller, Charles Stapf, Wesley Winter, James Husman, Ernest Morgan, Russell Stookey, John Weik, Russell Isselhardt, George Mowris, Jack Stookey, John Walker, Louis Joffray, Henry Mueller, Russell Stookey, Menard Wolff, Clarence Jondro, Eugene Murphy, Doss Stiehl, Bill A. H. HONER--Cemetery Memorials Sand Carved Letters Always Legible and of Good Form A FINISHED STOCK OF MONUMENTS ON HAND AT ALL TIMES TO SELECT FROM . . . AUTHORIZED DEALER OF ROCK OF AGES MEMORIALS 829 S. Illinois St. PHONE 2265 Belleville, Illinois Page 134 MAIN YARD BRANCH YARD 319 East Main Street Phones: 104 and 105 22nd and South Belt Phone 464 LIESE LUMBER COMPANY LUMBER AND MILL WORK BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Congratulations to The 1940 Graduating Class TRITT BROS. CONTRACTORS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 1941 GRADUATING CLASS I. PESKIND AND SONS 116-118 East Main St. Belleville, Illinois EGYPTIAN STATIONERY COMPANY 28 West Main Street Leading Stationers of Southern Illinois STATIONERS — OFFICE OUTFITTERS Phone 2199 Belleville, III. COMPLIMENTS OF DIEHL ' S JEWELERS OPTOMETRIST Elgin—Hamilton—Bulova—Waltham—Westfield Watches 24 East Main Belleville, Illinois Registered Jeweler — — — American Gem Society Congratulations Class of 1941 COMPLIMENTS OF SCHLOSSER ' S LINCOLN SODA SHOP A Message of Good Will WHAT THE GOVERNMENT EXPECTS OF A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE: • Be Patriotic • Develop the ability to think • Be Objective—Ambition is a compelling force • Good Health is essential • Education—Be fundamentally equipped BELLEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WALL PAPER GLASS PAINTS CHRISTMANN ' S Wall Paper and Paint Stores Finest in decorating material for over 40 years 19 North Illinois Street 1723 West Main Street FRESHMEN CLASS (Continued from Page 61 ) Becker, Walter Beckner, Wilbur Becktold, David Bergman, Donald Berning, Leslie Bertelsman, Milton Bertelsman, Steve Betz, William Bien, Gordon Bingheim, Kenneth Blin, Paul Botts, Allen Brant, Henry Bruss, Orville Buehler, Harold Burckhardt, Donald Cacciatorie, Frank Caldwell, Charles Cosbey, Blaine Curtis, Edgar Deckhard, James Degenhardt, Cyral Denzler, Wayne Dill, Eugene Dill, Walter Dintelman, Fred Earnhart, Cecil Ebel, Russell Eccles, Dale Eckert, Frederick Erlinger, Kirk Fiedler, Edwin Fitch, Joe Fostler, Warren Gardner, Robert Gaubatz, Jack Geminn, John Gerfen, Neal Glauert, Vernon Goeufert, Milton Goodnick, Robert Grandcolas, Orville Grommet, William Haas, Harlan Haas, Oliver L. Hackman, John Hamby, Paul Hammel, Carl Hankammer, Charles Hargraves, Orville Harrison, Tom Hart, Eearl Hauck, Roland Held, Louis Hemmer, Weslee Herbert, Stephen Hettenhausen, Clarence Hill, Robert Hilpert, Charles Hilpert, Leroy Hoffman, Floyd Hoffman, Gene Holcomb, Clarence Hopfinger, Stanley Hough, Emerson Hudson, Gene Huffer, James Hutchcraft, Orin Jefferson, James Johnson, Albert Johnson, Dewey Jones, Paul Julleis, Aloys Junod, Lyman Kuhn, William Kelso, James Krummerich, Ernst Kettler, Norman Kronenberger, Kenneth Kassebaum, Allen Kiggins, Dwight Keck, William Klemme, Melvin Kissel, Wayne Knewitz, John Kemf, Earl Kroupa, Tony Kreher, Dominic Kunze, rederick Koudelka, Milton Klemme, Whelan Kleber, Marion Klem, Robert Lee, Leslie Lewallen, Robert Lindhauer, Felvin Little, Dean A. Lowe, Kenneth Macherey, Roye C., Jr. Maedeker, Robert Manire, Norman McCurdy, Bill McEvers, William Merten, Kenneth Meyersick, Roy Mifflin, Bryan Miles, Grant Miller, Allan Miller, Edward Miller, Wallace Mineman, Charles Moore, John Jr. Morgan, Wilease Mueller, Milton Mueller, Norman Muier, Aimer Muir, Harvey Mull, Fred Munie, Melvin Murphy, Marlin Muskopf, Leroy Muskopf, Kenneth Neff, Anthony Neighbors, Edward Oesterle, Jack Phillips, Bobby Phillips, John Quirin, Stanley Raetz, Eugene Reigschneider, Billy Riesenbereger, David Ritzheiner, Elmer Rogier, Don Roper, Lloyd Smith Rujawitz, Donald Russell, Robert Rutter, Harold Seger, Clifford Sehlinger, Norman Seppi, Joseph Severit, Norman Sicka, Louis Simpson, Robert Owen Smith, Harold Smith, Harvey Smith, Kenneth Sodam, Louis Sowels, Norman Stegman, Jay Stoeber, Clinton Storr, Richard Strittmatter, Wallace Stroh, Robert Swancutt, Ray Schoeman, William Schaab, William Schultz, Arthur Schade, Tom Schwarztrauber, Robert Schiermeier. Eugene Schmitz, Earl Schmidt, Wayne Schubert, Robert Schanz, Edward Trimm, Edward Taylor, Wilbur Vistine, Melvin Wehring, Arthur Wehrnean, Robert Walta, James Wolfe, Arthur Weygandt, Donald Weik, Calvin Warren, Donald Weidemann, Herman Wilson, Alex Wetzel, Wayne Wetzel, Roger Zogg, Carl Mrs. Irene Reheis Bohannon 1013 South 5th Street PIANO - VOICE - ORGAN Phone 4293 or 3655-J Organist at St. Paul ' s Evangelical and Reformed Church Page 138 Compliments Of GRIESEDI ECK-WESTERN BREWERY CO. NEW ERA OIL COMPANY D-X LUBRICATING MOTOR FUEL DIAMOND 760 MOTOR OIL FIRtSTONE TIRES AND TUBES Washing and Greasing PHONE 497 Compliments Of HOME ICE CREAM COMPANY 20th Ridge East St. Louis, Illinois Phone East 77 vwwww BUY MILLER ' S ST. CLAIR Gold Bar and Leston Canned Foods With Confidence for Quality MILLER WHOLESALE GROCERY COMPANY 101 S. High Street Belleville, III. YOUR LOCAL JOBBER Page 140 HAROLD SMITH DRUG STORE In Business for Your Health Prescriptions our Specialty Prescription Called for and Delivered Agency: WHITMAN ' S CANDY ■ KODAKS and ACCESSORIES SHEAFFERS and PARKERS PENS and SETS LEE of Conshohocken TIRES SHIVELY-METZE SERVICE STATION PHILLIPS PRODUCTS For Friendly Service EXPERT GREASING 710 Mascoutah Ave.—Belleville, III. PHONE 1261 JOHN HOLTMAN Main At 20th Streets • Meats • BORMAN ' S OUTFITTERS FOR MEN AND BOYS 107-109 West Main Street 1905 1941 For the Thirty-sixth time We are Happy to Congratulate the Class of ' 41 WE PHOTOGRAPHED YOUR QUEEN, MAIDS, AND POPULAR BOY DON HESSE STUDIO 215-A East Main Street PHONE 233 DON HESSE, ' 36 Compliments Of KLAMM FLORIST FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phone 394 Belleville, Illinois Member of Telegraph Florists Page 142 Maintaining An Exclusive Individual Standard Of The Highest Possible Type Of Entertainment FOX-LINCOLN THEATRE ECKHARDT ' S 108 W. Main St_Phone 2010 Everything In Foods With Quality, Price, Service and Dependability A visit to our store will be profitable to you and a pleasure to us COMPLIMENTS E. B. Sanders Manager METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO DOUGLAS AVE. PHARMACY Dependable Prescription Service KODAKS, CAMERAS SCHICK ELECTRIC RAZORS 1000 East Main Street Phone 859 Belleville, III. OAKLAND For Cooking SEE OUR COMPLETE LINE OF NEWLY STYLED MODERN RANGES FOR BOTH MANUFACTURED AND BOTTLED GAS. OAKLAND COAL, OIL, AND WOOD RANGES GUARANTEE COOKING SAT¬ ISFACTION. • For Heating USE AN OAKLAND FURNACE OR A COAL, OIL, WOOD OR GAS CIRCULA¬ TOR. Z - RO KING AND OAKLAND FUR¬ NACES HAVE BEEN THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR A QUARTER CEN¬ TURY. OAKLAND FOUNDRY COMPANY Page 144 Compliments HOPPE INSURANCE AGENCY Insurance 24 East Washington Street Belleville, Illinois Compliments Of STOLZE LUMBER COMPANY 600 South Illinois Street Phone 75 A COMPLETE BUILDING MATERIAL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OF ' 41 For meritorious work—our congratulations. Having contributed to your comfort and neatness during your school years—may we hope to continue our pleasant relations by serving your needs in the future. HEX- zun BELLEVILLE • ILLINOIS Page 145 OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 41 . . . and our hope that as leaders of our community we may continue to serve you. RECORD PRINTING COMPANY • PRINTERS OF THE BELLEVINOIS Compliments of KLOESS CONTRACTING CO. Belleville, Illinois Page 146 Compliments Of BELLEVILLE-ST. LOUIS COACH COMPANY 31 Public Square 3700 Phone Phone Us for Charter Service JONES STATIONERY WALLPAPER STORE Gifts and Cards For Every Occasion OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES Phone 900 125 East Main Street Belleville, III. 1893 1941 ft ■ FALL—WINTER 18 E. MAIN ST BELLEVILLE, ILL. C SPRING—SUMMER TERMS PHONE 2174 Our success is founded upon worth and not upon words Call, write or phone for particulars today PROGRESSIVE—PRACTICAL—COMPLETE—UP-TO-DATE Headquarters for Smartly Styled Clothing • Furnishings Shoes ★ THE ROMEISER CO. 206-208 East Main St. THE CEMETERY BEAUTIFUL VALHALLA BURIAL PARK Perpetual Care • Non-Sectarian Route No. 13 OLD ST. LOUIS ROAD IN SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL IT ALWAYS PAYS TO BE ON TIME We carry a complete selection of the newest style Elgin - Gruen - Hamilton Watches F. G. WEHRLE SON 16 EAST MAIN ST. SINCE 1859 MERCK BAKERY CO. HOME OF FINE PASTRIES 24 West Main Street WE DELIVER PHONE 2530 Page 149 Compliments Of GEORGE BLANQUART • JEWELER • WATCHMAKER 22 Public Square Bulova Distributor Compliments Of 5 s BAUER RADIO co 18 Years Experience RADIOS—SOUND SYSTEMS RENTAL SALES SERVICE 3406 West Main St. Belleville, III. PHONE 257 BEEF - VEAL - PORK - LAMB - BACON - HOME MADE SAUSAGES Purchase these Quality Products at Your Neighborhood Market +• Now You Can Swim and Dance at WESTHAVEN After Your Swim You May Enjoy Good Food and an Evening of Dancing In Wholesome Attractive Surroundings WESTHAVEN POOL SMITHTON ROAD BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Personalized Stationery Monogrammed with Your Own Initials A Complete Line of Fountain Pens and Desk Sets WALKOHL ' S 28 East Main St., Belleville, III. Phone 2230 TRY WALKOHL ' S FOUNTAIN SERVICE Page 151 AUTOGRAPHS Record Printing Co. Belleville, Illinois Ss