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

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1952 volume:

the b e 11 e v i 11 o i s Published By The SENIOR CLASS of 1952 Belleville, Illinois Volume XXXVI All the world’s a stage. And all the men and women merely players.” Shakespeare prologue The lights dim — the curtain parts — and the spotlights re¬ veal the outstanding events at the Belleville Township High School. The scenes change to include all the cast and their parts in the play. Turn the pages and enjoy the drama of life at B.T.H.S. in 1951-52. 3 “Be patient. Our playwright may show In some fifth act what this wild drama means” Alfred, Lord Tennyson Mr. Fred Lauder Always smiling - - - even in classl His ready smile and friendly man¬ ner have encouraged and inspired us. During our freshman days he helped us get acquainted with our school and made us feel at ease. He always listened patiently to our problems and gave sound advice. We came to know him as “a good guy.” There¬ fore, with sincere appreciation and respect the staff dedicates the 1952 Bellevinois to Mr. Fred Lauder. 5 from then to now The location of Belleville’s first high school—Central High—was the south end of the present Junior High School prop¬ erty. In 1917 the high school moved to its present location at 2600 West Main and became the Belleville Township High School. Mr. H. G. Schmidt was princi¬ pal, with a faculty of sixteen teachers, a physical plant consisting of the main building and the cafeteria-shops addition, and a student body composed of 348 pu¬ pils, including 27 graduating seniors. The following year the girls’ gym was added, and as the years passed, the campus grew with the addition of the auditorium in 1924, the library in 1934, the boys’ gym in 1935, the stadium and farm shops in 1940, and the auto shops in 1942. Today the faculty includes seventy-five teachers under the leadership of Dr. H. O. Hall, superintendent, and Mr. F. J. Friedli, as¬ sistant superintendent. The school dis¬ trict has been enlarged to include many outlying areas to provide an up-to-date education for 1303 students. Belleville enjoys one of the most complete all-around training units in Illinois, with facilities and training offered in departments of English, language, social science, mathe¬ matics, natural science, physical science, music, art, physical education, shops, agri¬ culture, commerce, and mec hanics. For thirty-one years B.T.H.S. has had its bi¬ monthly paper, the Hy News, and for thirty-five years, its yearbook, the Bellevi- nots. program THE PRODUCTION STAFF - - - Administration THE CAST - -.Classes Act 1 Activities Act 11 THE PLAY.. Sports Act III A day at BTHS THE BACKERS.- Advertisements 7 synopsis September the sixth, Nineteen fifty-one, The curtain had risen, the show had begun. The actors of Township, taking their parts , Began a drama, dear to their hearts. For some their Senior year finally had come, Others, their junior Days had begun. We cant forget those sophomores, “superior ' and strong, And the green little freshmen, trying not to do wrong. The teachers had returned, except for a few, To direct this cast in a production quite new. The days passed quickly, each with new things, Assemblies, clubs and junior class rings. Now, all is completed in this years show, Soon the curtain will fall; some actors will go. Let ' s hope that this curtain never fails to rise, On the drama of life in our Township High. -Helen Cox, ’52 Putting the actors through their paces are the directors of “Life at B.T.H.S.” In our production the parts as di¬ rectors are taken by Dr. Hall, Mr. Friedli, and the faculty. Necessary in every production of a successful play are the business managers, and the producers. In “Life at B.T.H.S.” the office staff and Board of Education fill these positions. Although these people never appear on the stage, they are important to our play. the directors Dr. Hall and Mr. Friedli are the men who direct the play. They are held responsible for the smooth¬ ness and efficiency with which the play is produced. business managers Although our business managers are busy keeping the records of the play, they are always ready to assist the cast. Seated: Mrs. Grovesteen. Standing: Miss Kutzner, Mrs. Zwetschke, Miss Fincke. producers The producers of our play are the members of the Board of Education. Mr. Gene Hepp, Mr. Herb Kaufmann, Mr. Ervin Stein, Mr. Russell Thorne, Dr. George Meyer, Miss Ruth Fincke, Mr. Rogers Jones, Mr. Clarence Manring, Mr. Elmer Peters. r-t assistant directors Mrs. Mildred Edwards, A.B., M.S., Eng¬ lish; Miss Lilian Jossem, B.S., English; Miss Ann McCann, B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed., English; Miss Jane Hansleben, B.S., English, Sociology. Mrs. Lily Schmidt, Ph.B., M.A., Typ¬ ing; Mr. Eugene Vaught, B.S., Distributive Education; Mrs. Marguerite Short, B. of Ed., Typing, Stenography. Mr. Alfred Hertel, B. in Ed., M.S., Zoology, Health; Miss Luella Mueller, B.S., M.A., Health; Miss Betty Wheeler, B.Ed., Physical Education; Mr. Ferrel Allen, B.S., M.S., Health, Physical Edu¬ cation. Mr. Forrest Kneedler, B.S.Ed., M.S. Ed., Arithmetic, General Business; Miss Michel Flottman, B.S., Mathematics, Bookkeeping; Mr. JamesTrabue, B.S., M.S., Vocational Director, Head of Vocational De¬ partment; Miss Corrine Cannady, B.S., M.S., Stenography, Typing; Mr. Bryce Sardiga, B.S., M.A.Ed., Stenography, Typ¬ ing. assistant directors Mr. Willard Hall, A.B., M.S., Social Science; Miss Lenora Kriege, B.S., M.A., History; Miss Florence Miller, A.B., Civics; Mr. Alvin Nebelsick, B.S., M.A., History, Head of Social Science Department. Mr. Edwin Peters, B.M., M.M., Band, Instrumental; Mrs. Shirley Lowery, B.S., Assistant Librarian; ' Miss Ruth Glass, B.S., B.S. in L.S., Librarian. Mr. Hubert Tabor, B.S., M.S., Mathe¬ matics; Mrs. Marie Edwards, B.Ed., M.S., Chemistry; Mr. Clark Edwards, M.S. in Ed., Chemistry; Miss Christine Fischer, B.S., M.S., Mathematics, Science; Head of Mathematics and Physical Science Depart¬ ment; Mr. E. G. Hexter, A.B., A.M., Regis¬ trar, Mathematics. Mrs. Jeanne McCravy, A.B., English; Miss Ruth Kindred, Ph.B., M.A., English; Miss Margaret Hallock, A.B., English, Miss Betty Edmiston, B.S., English; Miss Orena Farmer, A.B., M.A., English, Head of English and Language Department. assistant directors Mr. Ray Freeark, A.B., B.S., Social Sci¬ ence, Health; Miss Hope Baer, M.M.Ed., Piano, Voice; Miss Helen TeWinkle, A.B., History, International Relations; Miss Eve¬ lyn Bell, B.S. in Eel., Geography, Physi¬ ography. Miss Phyllis Alexander, B.S., Home Economics; Mr. O. H. Cross, A.B., M.A., Dean, Biology; Mr. Ralph Heinz, B.S., Woodshop; Miss Clara Neubauer, B.S., Home Economics; Mr. Herbert Barnhart, B.S., Machine Shop; Miss Eda Morgan, B.S., R.N., Nurse. Mr. Clarence Armstrong, B.Ed., Eng¬ lish, History; Mr. James Pleasant, B.S. in Ed., English; Miss Meta Stenger, B.S., A.M., English; Miss Madge Ream, B.S., M.A., English; Miss Gladys Grigg, A.B., M. A., English. Mr. Emory Carter, B. of Ed., A.M., Health, Physical Education; Miss Marjorie Switzer, Physical Education; Mr. Walter Rauth, A.B., M.S., Physical Education; Mr. Fred Lauder, B.S., M.A., Health, Head of Biological Science and Physical Education Departments. I assistant directors Miss Pearl Johnson, A.B., M.A., Latin; Miss Marguerite Skaar, B.A., M.A., French, Spanish; Miss Netta Niess, A.B., M.A., Spanish; Miss Marjorie Murray, B.S. in Ed., M.A., Art. Mr. Alfred Budde, B.S. in Ed., Physical Education, Health; Mr. Ted Harpstreit, B.S., Woodshops, Shop Mathematics; Mr. Herman Wortman, B.S., M.S., Law, Book¬ keeping; Mr. Kenneth Edwards, B. of Ed., A.M., Physics, Mathematics; Miss Hallie Eubanks, B.S., Typi ng. Mr. Mahlon Hillard, B. of Ed., M.S., Science; Mr. John Karch, B.S., M.A., Physics, Mathematics; Mrs. Merle Guth¬ rie, B.Ed., A.M., Mathematics; Mr. Ken¬ neth Pyatt, B.Ed., A.M., Mathematics. Mr. Leo Lentz, B.S., Agriculture; Mr. William Rapp, Auto Shops; Mr. Clifford Corrough, A.B., M.A., Guidance Director; Mr. Frank Scott, B.Ed., A.M., Mechanical Drawing; Mr. Robert Eller, B.S., M. of Ed., Counselor, Social Science. Faculty member not pictured: Miss Ruth Mueller, A.B., M.A., Office Occupation. All the students of B.T.H.S. are in the cast. The seniors are The Stars beeause of their experience. The juniors are The Understudies; they will replace the stars next year. The Supporting Cast is made up of the sophomores who are gradually obtaining experience. The Extras are the freshmen, although they are new to their roles they are quick to learn their part. the east the leads President . Bill Mayr Vice-President - - Margaret Keim Secretary-Treasurer - Becky Rejos Senior Class Sponsors : Mr. D. C. Ed¬ wards, Mr. Hillard, Mr. Budde, Mr. Harpstreit, Miss Kriege, Miss Bell, Miss Kindred, Miss TeWinkle, Miss Eubanks, Miss Murray. Cherry Red and White Rose “Forever Forward” the stars farewell Now is the time for us, the class of ’52, to bid farewell to our high school days. We are turning our faces from the past and are striving to go “Forever Forward” to the goals of success and happiness. We owe our sincerest thanks to our faculty and parents for their patience and instruction during the past four years. Through their guidance we have become more capable to face the task of building and maintaining a peaceful world for the generations that are to follow. With pleasant memories of many worthwhile activities and happy associations — especially the memory of de¬ feating East Side, 20-6, in the Thanksgiving Day game and of repeating the victory in the Regional basketball tournament by a score of 48-45 — we say goodbye to Belleville Township High School. the stars Agne, Donald Engineers Club Movie Club Fischer Body Craftsmen Club Agnew, Caryl Anderson, Algren Anna, Donald Football Basketball Baseball Track Movie Club Athy, Donald Rifle Club Model Airplane Club Baseball Club Baltz, Beverly Barnes, Dean Barrow, Carol Jean Bellevinois Staff Hy News Staff Junior Jam Band Choir Barts, Dave Football Track Tumbling Letterman Batha, Vilma Girls’ Sports Junior Jam Future Distributors Typing Club Beatty, Walter Track Football Movie Club Engineers Club Becherer, Patricia Career Club Etiquette Club 22 the stars Biehl, Barry Blim, Joyce Student Council G. A. A. Choir Operetta Hy News Blumberg, William Future Farmers of America F. F. A. Vice President F. F. A. State Convention F. F. A. Market Day Botkin, Gloria Prom Committee G. A. A. Etiquette Club Pep Club Boyle, Minta Jean Etiquette Club Pep Club Junior Jam Brauer, William Track Cross Country Breitwieser, James Brock, Evan Brown, Shirley Etiquette Club Brown, Richard Operetta Boys’ Ensemble Junior Jam Choir Bellevinois Staff Bruehl, Gloria Budde, Sally Golf Club Pep Club Junior Jam Prom Committee Student Council 23 the stars Bug, Ruth Student Council Junior Class Secretary Bellevinois Staff Little Theatre Prom Committee Castelli, Kenneth Cathers, James Tumbling Club Football Chorus Chesser, Eugene Christopher, Joanne Clark, Kay Band Little Theatre Play Choir Junior Jam Hy News Coleman, Ramona G.A.A. Hiking Club Pep Club Future Distributors Cooper, William Corell, Adrienne Bellevinois Staff Little Theatre Etiquette Club Junior Jam Prom Committee CORRINGTON, STANLEY Track Football Baseball Club Letterman Junior Jam Cox, Helen Operetta Girls ' Sextette Junior Jam Prom Committee Bellevinois Staff Crawley, Joe 24 the stars Creath, David Football Little Theatre Junior Jam Hy. News Staff Track Daesch, Marilyn Daley, Tim Golf Club Junior Jam Prom Committee Tennis Lctterman Davenport, Carole Davis, Sally Junior Jam Etiquette Club Pep Club 1 )echant, Robert Demaree, Mary Depew, Donald Diekemper, Cornell Games and Hobbies Club Movie Club Future Teachers Hy News Staff Dillard, Jane G.A.A. ' Little Theatre Hy-News Staff Junior Jam Prom Committee Dittle, Jennie Freshman Play Sophomore Play Junior Jam Choir Operetta Doty, Beverly Student Council G A A Hy News Staff Bellevinois Staff Little Theatre 25 the stars Drysdale, Marilyn Du Val, Dixie Operetta Choir Vocal Club Etiquette Club Mixed Chorus Ebersohl, Joyce Junior Jam Girls’ Sports Hiking Club Etiquette Club Edgar, Eugene Ehret, Shirley G. A. A. Camera Club Future Distributors Future Homemakers Eicholz, Edward Eilers, Ruth Ellis, Mary Lynn Little Theatre Thespians Bellevinois Staff Junior Jam Eltrich, Marian Bellevinois Staff Pep Club Home Nursing Club Knitting Club Junior Jam Engel, Elsa Games and Hobbies Club Choir Operetta Junior Jam Prom Committee Erlinger, Joanne G.A.A. Future Distributors Prom Committee Junior Jam Erlinger, Shirley Junior Red Cross Games and Hobbies Club Junior Jam 26 the stars Evans, Norma Mixed Chorus Choir Etiquette Club Pep Club Eyraud, Frances Farrar, Jean Fickel, Jim Junior Jam Baseball Wrestling Fink, Lucy Junior Jam Prom Committee Firnkes, Marian Junior Jam Hiking Club Pep Club Office Occupations Organization Forbeck, Rosemary Hiking Club Fowler, Ronnie Franke, Ralph Audio-Visual Frazier, Donald Football Basketball Baseball Baseball Club Gaubatz, Robert Baseball Football Baseball Club Student Council Sec.-Treas. Freshman Class Gibbons, Jerry the stars Gilfilen, James Glidewell, Diane Hiking Club Pep Club Hy News Staff Junior Jam Goalby, Shirley Junior Jam Pep Club Golf Club Prom Committee Bellevinois Staff Gramlich, Paul Graves, Robert Grimmer, Harlan Grosvenor, Donald Haentzler, Robert Baseball Basketball Baseball Club Letterman Hamm, John Hanson, William Track Cross Country Model Airplane Club Harris, Charles Hecker, Marilyn Girls Sports Pep Club Etiquette Club Junior Jam 28 the stars Hendricks, Josephine Little Theatre Student Council Junior Jam Bellevinois Staff Prom Committee Hesse, Barbara Sophomore Play Junior Jam G.A.A. Band Prom Committee Hessler, JoAnn E tiquette Club Pep Club Junior Jam Hettenhausen, Ronald Band Baseball Club Movife Club Hirbe, Dolores Hiking Club Hiser, Bette Etiquette Club Pep Club G.A.A. Hy News Staff Cheerleader Hoadley, Iris G.A.A. Pep Club Future Distributors Prom Committee Hoaglund, Joyce Vocal Club Choir Operetta Junior Jam Hy News Staff I Ioehn, John Hiking Club Etiquette Club Pep Club Games and Hobbies Club Hoffmann, Jerry Hoffmann, Ola Hoffmann, R. Jerry Future Farmers of America 29 the stars Holle, Marlene G.A.A. Mixed Chorus Houston, Donald Hurd, Riley I berg, Peggy Vocal Club Hy News Staff Junior Jam Operetta Jean Frolic Isler, Ruth Junior Jam Jackson, Jo Ann Mixed Chorus Future Teachers Club Operetta Junior Jam Jenkins, Phyllis Jeremiah, Gerald Kaiser, Norman Future Farmers of America Baseball Basketball Football Track Kammler, Marian Hiking Club Etiquette Club Pep Club Games and Hobbies Club Kebel, Harlan Keim, Margaret Bellevinois Staff Class Officer Student Council Junior Jam Operetta 30 the stars Keitel, Beate Operetta Choir Girls Sextette Girls’ Sports Little Theatre Kennedy, Nancy Junior Jam Hy News Staff Pep Club Prom Committee Kent, Allan Baseball Baseball Club Hy News Staff Kern, Joan Etiquette Club Pep Club G. A. A. Girls’ Sports Hy-News Staff Knepper, Walter Movie Club Auto Mechanics Club Koderhandt, Shirley Bellevinois Staff Junior Jam Prom Committee Pep Club Nursing Club Korte, Joann Kurrus, Charles Ping Pong Club Band Prom Committee Langlitz, Roy Lehman, Dorothy Hiking Club Pep Club Prom Committee Junior Jam Triple O Club Lentz, Barbara Junior Jam Operetta Hy News Staff Prom Committee Liebig, Marilyn Bellevinois Staff Little Theatre Pep Club Junior Jam Prom Committee the stars Lopinot, Marian G.A.A. Girls’ Sports Hiking Club Etiquette Club Junior Jam Louis, Shirley Junior Jam Sophomore Play Prom Committee Pep Club Lowe, Ronald Luehder, Darlene G.A.A. Bellevinois Staff Games and Hobbies Club Jean Frolic Junior Jam Lumbattis, Mary Ann Triple O Club Mixed Chorus G.A.A. Lynch, Leonard Maas, Margery Student Council Bellevinois Staff Junior Jam Sec.-Treas. Sophomore Class Pep Club Manring, Marcia Band Junior Jam Bellevinois Staff Prom Committee Etiquette Club Mayr, Bill Football Wrestling Track Student Council Senior Class President McGlynn, Dan McIntyre, Pat Careers Club Nursing Club Triple O Club Me Lean, Milton Football Golf Club Student Council Junior Jam 32 the stars McNaughton, Grant Medder, Richard Meyer, Jean Meyer, Marcia Meyer, William Miller, Lynne Pep Club Etiquette Club Voeal Club Junior Jam Operetta Staff Miller, Otis Movie Club Rifle Club Mundlach, Ray Student Council Class Officer Baseball Club Model Airplane Club Musil, Carrol Prom Committee Junior Jam Student Council Golf Club Sophomore Play Nagel, Norma Games and Hobbies Club Junior Jam Bellevinois Staff Choir Operetta Nelson, Anna Nesbit, Don 33 the stars Niklich, Doris Bellevinois Staff Junior Jam Band Prom Committee Vice Pres. Instrumental Club Nuetzel, Jacqueline Vocal Club Hiking Club Choir Mixed Chorus Operetta Obst, Luin Oehm, Sandra Hy-News Staff Junior Jam Pep Club Camera Club Hiking Club Oesterle, Kenneth Boys’ Ensemble Operetta Choir Future Distributors Games and Hobbies Club Owens, Ronald Little Theatre Freshman Play Sophomore Play Junior Jam Pabst, Faye Choir Operetta Bellevinois Staff Junior Jam Vocal Club Perschbacher, Jeanette Peskind, David Football Tennis Junior Jam Hy-News Staff Band Pfeiffer, Shirley Bellevinois Staff Junior Jam Choir Pep Club Operetta Phillips, Merna Phillips, Pat Student Council Cheer Leader Little Theatre Pep Club 34 the stars Phillips, Robert Pinkerton, Robert Popkess, Arthur Operetta Sophomore Play Bovs’ Ensemble Golf Club Ping-Pong Club Purcell, John Raban, Charles Raetz, Carol G.A.A. Junior Jam Rauch, James Rauth, Fay Etiquette Club Pep Club Junior Jam Reeb, Catherine Triple O Club Rejos, Geraldine Hy-News Staff Junior Jam Little Theatre Class Officer Prom Committee Rezny, Rosanne Little Theatre National Thespians Hy News Staff Bellevinois Staff Junior Jam Rhein, Donald Future Farmers of America Football Baseball 35 the stars Riggan, Marshall Wrestling Student Council Junior Class President Letterman Hy News Staff Robertson, Eunice Choir Junior Jam Hy News Staff Jean Frolic Future Teachers Rohr, Robert Football Baseball Wrestling Baseball Club Letterman Ruff, Mereida Saunders, Vivian Little Theatre Art Club Junior Jam Prom Committee Bellevinois Staff Scharf, Kenneth SCHARRINGHAUSEN, DALE Baseball Movie Club Wrestling SCHIFFERDECKER, RlTA Band Orchestra Chemistry Club Instrumental Club Schild, William Schneider, Elmer Schott, Allen ScHUHART, JoETTA Bellevinois Staff Junior Jam Little Theatre Etiquette Club Prom Committee 36 the stars Scobbie, Pat Freshman Play Junior Jam Golf Club Pep Club Seat, Ruth Mixed Chorus Choir Operetta Career Club Triple O Club Seitz, Ponald Movie Club Track Sewell, Walter Shank, Peggy Operetta Vocal Club Hy News Staff Choir Shaw, Ralph Movie Club Games and Hobbies Clul Slide Rule Club Shephard, Ralph Seibert, Kathleen Hiking Club Pep Club Future Distributors Siegler, Pat Bellevinois Staff Prom Committee Home Nursing Club Games and Hobbies Club Chemistry Club Simms, Marlene Junior Jam Bellevinois Staff Orchestra Prom Committee Simonin, Larry Simons, Lyle Tennis Letterman Student Council Junior Jam Prom Committee 37 the stars Sliment, Donald Future Farmers of America F. F. A. Treasurer Prom Committee Spacher, Joyce G.A.A. Mixed Chorus Triple O Club Speedie, Tom Stafford, Nancy Little Theatre Freshman Play Hy News Staff Etiquette Club Pep Club Stancliff, Joann Choir Girls ' Sports Operetta Triple O Club Stehlick, Maxine Camera Club Future Homemakers Future Distributors Stevenson, Nick Sticka, Pat Band Girls ' Sports Club Future Distributors Stogsdill, Frank Stookey, Kathleen Careers Club Pep Club Etiquette Club Home Nursing Club Stroh, Donald Studnicka, Erna G.A.A. Etiquette Club Golf Club Future Distributors the stars Thebus, Jacqueline Freshman Play Little Theatre Play Thespians Thomas, Charles Thompson, Martin Student Council Class Officer Junior Jam Baseball Club Stamp Club Tinney, Yvonne Prom Committee Junior Jam Pep Club Triple O Club Little Theatre Torregrossa, Jo Ann P ep Club Camera Club Trabue, J. D. Movie Club Sophomore Play Little Theatre Junior Jam Stamp and Coin Club Traube, Donald Instrumental Club Junior Sportsman Club Band Tritt, Patricia Ullrich, Robert Basketball Student Council Baseball Club Basketball Club LInderwood, Stanley Wrestling Movie Club LIphoff, Elaine Band G.A.A. Girls ' Sports Vahlkamp, Carolyn 39 the stars Vahlkamp, Marilyn Vassallo, Eugene Boys ' Ensemble Movie Club Hy News Staff Vaughan, Patricia Bellevinois Staff Junior Jam Prom Committee Little Theatre Operetta Staff Verges, Wesley Junior Sportsman Club Movie Club Track Vernier, Arthur Future Farmers of America F. F. A. State Convention Viner, Jack Future Farmers of America F. F. A. President F. F. A. Market Day Voelkel, Clyde Voelkel, Robert Vogt, Doris Operetta Vocal Club Etiquette Club Girls ' Sextet Junior Jam Vosmik, Carol Chemistry Club G. A. A. Prom Committee Walton, Marilyn Etiquette Club Pep Club Weible, Shirley Hiking Club Future Distributors 40 the stars Weil, Marilyn Girls Sports Operetta Mixed Chorus Etiquette Club Future Distributors Weinhold, Helen Choir Wells, Billy Joe Football Track Class Vice President Band Junior Jam Wells, Marlene Chemistry Club Nursing Club Future Distributors Mixed Chprus Future Homemakers Wesolik, James Wessel, Geraldine Wilke, Gayle Williams, Jim Band Orchestra Instrumental Club Junior Jam Sportsman Club Williams, Shirley Willman, Edwin Baseball Club Movie Club Sportsman Club Wolz, Robert Zbornak, Gary Football Basketball Baseball Letterman 41 stars not pictured Warren Blanchard Kenneth Blaies Ethel Clifton Bernard Eschenfelder Joseph Karr Dave Lawless Don Pabst Lois Ann Pees Dale Park Ted Scheske Wesley Slttton Joseph Taylor Delores Triefenbach Joanne Wiggles worth 42 the leads President - - - - Allan Perrin Vice-President - Tom Zwetsche Secretary -Inis Werner Treasurer - - - - Jean Peters junior CAass Sponsors: Mr. Arm¬ strong, Mr. Barnhart, Mr. W. W. Hall, Miss Ream, Miss Flottman, Miss Glass Miss L. Mueller, Miss R. Mueller. Colors Flower Motto Jean Peters, Allan Perrin, Inis Werner, Tom Zwetschke Navy and White Rose “A quitter never wins; a winner never quits” the understudies A. Appleton P. Bader S. Bailey L. Bales R. Ballard VI. Bardslcv R. Barrett D. Bierer T. Bingheim J. Blank M. Born V. Bosse H. Bostick S. Botkin 11. Bunn P. Burke R. Butts R. Cannady A. Cates L. Colaw H. Compton P. Comm ay R. Cook R. Cook E. Corley M. Couger 44 the understudies •ixr s R. Dintelmann M. Doiron R. Downs M. Ebel J. Eckert J. Eckert M. Edgar vie R. Hannon S. Harper 45 the understudies O. Kalbfleisch K. Kamman P. Kanver I. Keck J. Keller M. Kessler E. King M. Langston J. l eech % A. Lehr C. Lehr J. Leiper J. Lesher G. Lindow B. Marshall L. Matloch J- L° n g G. Malacame A. Marifian M. Lippert 46 the understudies J. Mayer k. McCormick B. Meyer M. Meyer B. Moore J Morris R. Mitchell C. Moll man j. Monaghan W. Mueller D. Munie S, Muren B. Neumann A. Nesbit R. Nebelsick C. Patrick W. Paule E. Pelc J. Perkins 47 the understudies J. Rhein ' C. Stauder L. Schaltenbrand S. Seharf S. Schrader J. Schubert R. Schuhardt E. Sicffert C. Thomas P. Thomas A. Trieb B. Tyler D. Stahlheber R. Siebert A. Selby C. Somers J. Sorkach 48 the understudies L. Watson I). Webster W. Weeke F. Wehrle J. WidenfeU D. Weihl J. Weis A 1 . . D. W5ttauer . G. Wittlich W. Wood B. Wren M. Wright T. Zvvetschke Bob Cruikshank, Donna Davenport, Dick Evans. the leads President - - Bob Cruikshank Vice-President - - Dick Evans Secretary-Treasurer - - Donna Davenport Sophomore Class Sponsors: Mr. Vaught, Mr. Eller, Mr. Sardiga, Mr. Kneedler, Miss Skaar, Miss Niess, Miss Farmer, Mrs. Lowery. Motto Colors “When the one great scorer comes to judge the final game, He doesn ' t judge whether you’ve won or lost, but how you’ve played the game.” Peach and Blue Flower Carnation 50 the supporting cast Row J: Robert Buser, Melvin Briggs, Dick Buser, Anne Alloway, Jo Ann Bingheim, Ann Birsner, Mari¬ lyn Brauer, Betty Beaumont. Row 2: Marlene Bech- erer, Jean Bryant, Sally Ballman, Sharon Boehman, Larah Lee Brooks, Ruth Blumberg, George Bowman, Bill Bischop. Row 3: Bruce Agne, Kenneth Bretch, Robert Blazier, Dick Beske, Lowell Burgner, Fred Bartelsmeyer, Walter Bunn, Donald Bandloe. Row 1: Terry Collins, Clifton Bardsley, Ed Bossier, Carolyn Buettner, Mary Ellen Chaput, Laurita Cul¬ pepper, Richard Cummings, Ronnie Crook. Row 2. Bob Cruikshank, Alfred Crosby, Ludwig Daesch, Louis Dechant, Evelyn Breehl, La Vanna Crossly, Joyce Clark, Anita Campbell. Row 3: Jimmy Cochran, Le- land Cornell, Thomas Crawford, Donald Case, Rich¬ ard Crawford, Allen Becker, Charlie Beadles, Bob Donalds. 51 the supporting cast Row 1: Jean Duncan, Mariva Dorman, Marine Dreyer, Marlene Deichmann, Mary Daenzer, Wanda Durnell, Sharron Dennis, Joyce De Monde. Row 2: Gene Eversole, James Ervin, Elaine Dahm, Donna Davenport, Rachel Conzelman, Jerlene Earnhardt, Glen Eicher, Ronald Eilering. Row 3: Earl Ebel Rich¬ ard Dintelmann, Dick Evans, Bud Doty, Richard Eid- man, Robert Ellerbusch, Paul Diehl, Charles Ehrstein. Row 1: Fred Frank, Stanley Fischer, David Eschen- felder, Richard Gregory, Barbara Goodwin, Marcel- ene Golian, Pat Grab, Ronald Gain. Row 2: Rich¬ ard Emmon s, Lorraine Flore, Marlene Fries, Margie Fink, Jeanette Gain, AAargie Grimmer, Ronnie Foster. Row 3: Ernest Gaido, Jerry Ferguson, Dan Gumonig, Norma Gass, Ethel Girard, Ronald Groom, Roger Glueck, Kenneth Cannady. 52 the supporting cast Row 7: Joan Gain, Jane Green, Norma Gerling, Faye Glasgow, Sandra Herbert, Sandra Holcomb, Roland Gooding, Roland Hoerr, Row 2: Jerry Hayden, Lester Hardt, Janet Hug, Joan Howell, Helen Hold, Betty Huber, Jim Gain, Glen Herbstreith. Row 3; Ron Hoercher, Bob Harris, Don Haide, Enid Hoefken, Erma Hillard, Bill Griffith, John Hall. Row 7: Richard Kern, Esther Kabureck, Frances Killingsworth, Joyce Hershman, Alice Harris, Betty Jane Jackson, Jack Kuhn, Bill Henderson. Row 2: Mer- ril Killingsworth, Gail Harper, Darlene Harris, Norma Kuendler, Jean Jablonski, Rolla Laughli, Melton Morris, George Lang. Row 3: Gerald Ka minski, Ted Harpstreit, Harold Kellerman, Paul Kehrer, Allen Jones, Darwin Kraft, Bryce Johnson, William Kleeberg. the supporting cast Row 1: Phyllis Keller, Alice Katz, Beverly Klein, Betty Kurkjian, Melba Klotz, Jo Ann Lebruska, Donna Krause, Ann Kloess. Row 2. Betty Lamberts, Jackie Lasco, Doris Korte, Carol Jean Lemen, Jo Ann Lip- pert, Mary Ann Lauff, Roberta Larcom, Betty Lisch. Row 3: Janice Logan, James Linder, Fred Kinzinger, Richard Lapka, Dale Klohr, Frank Lill, Jay Knoebel, James Klein. Row 7: Joyce May, Shirley Mager, Elsie Marhanka, Raymond Mank, Bob Melvin, Betty McDonald, Shir¬ ley Meder, Margie Moore. Row 2. Lynn Montgomery, Duane Muskopf, David Howelman, Ray McDonald, Lawrence Blackard, Orville Mueller, Ronald Meyer. Row 3: Jimmy McKieran, Warren Macke, Lowell Mize, Mary Meyer, Marion Muskopf, Carol Moore, Ivan Minks, Bob Muskopf. 54 the supporting cast Row 1: Carolyn Nichols, Henrietta Nicklas, Joyce Nauman, Jackie Mullane, Eileen Peter, Betty Jo Macke, Sheila Pflanz, Joan Meyer. Row 2. Ronnie Poole, Roberta Neuf, Jackie Massey, Marilyn Perkins, Joanne Pratt, Barbara Marshall, Wayne Range, Wal¬ ter Petty. Row 3: Larry Reeble, Roger Peterson, Leon¬ ard Rapps, Billie Race, Walter Nagle, David Oplt, Tom Phillips, Ronald Rohn. Row 1: Rosemary Simmonds, Nancy Robards, Betty Rujawitz, Karen Randle, Ann Reed, Carol Reed, Marlene Rosenberg, Lois Jean Roberson. Row 2: Eugene Rinck, Jim Regensberger, Arlene Roebuck, Marilyn Rauch, Jerrian Raines, Betty Suttle, Robert Reinhardt, Rochelle Sandline. Row 3: Robert Rujawitz, Gayle Schmisseur, Ronald Rujawitz, Donald Rahg, Bill Row, Eugene Richard, Edward Reed, Ronnie Reno. 55 the supporting cast Row 1: Robert Springer, Bob Schmisseur, Betty Schaefer, Billy Ruth Sarlouis, Mary Schmitz, Judy Schroeder, Joyce Severit, Donald Schmidt. Row 2: Robert Schaltenbrand, Herbert Siddle, Lloyd Schloe- man, Jack Reeves, Buzz Stoddard, Dale Strub, Jim Row 7: Alfred Schroeder, Darlene Vogel, Carol Schwoebel, Pat Tarr Jackie Schaffer, Norma Sack- man, Pat Turner, Ethel Tyas. Row 2: Roger Veath, Janet Ulch, Bonnie Vigne, Pat Schmeder, Donald Sullivan, John Rujawitz. Row 3: Curt Schaller, Den¬ nis Stoeber, John Schutzenhofer, Stanley Schanter, Robert Stout, Phillip Schaefer, Dennis Siegler, Ronnie Simmons. Tarr, Tom Spivey, Ellis J. Veech Jr., J. C. Smith. Row 3: Ruth Tipton, Pat Schaller, Marilyn Siegler, Gene Thompson, James Touchette, William Royce Stroud, Anne Thorne, Carol Sheets. 56 the supporting cast Row 1: Robert Weible, Carl Verges, Charlotte Waid- mann, Ethel Weis, Maryellen Winker, Joyce Will- mann, Mary Wagner, Bob Volkmann. Row 2. Jill Winding, Mary Valentine, Nancy Wright, Evelyn Wainwright, Edna Winker, Kathleene Weis, Terry Valeries, Don Taylor. Row 1: Elmer Warner, Alton Wagner, Dale Wal- wark, Shirleen Zagar, Inez Yocks, Don Wright, Irve Walker, James Williams. Row 2: Jim Wells, Walter Witkus, Bill Walden, Lester Winter, Tom White, George Zika, Don Weisenstein, Tom Blevins, Tom Biebel. 57 the leads Roberta Allard, Drew Thurston, Carol Walker Color Flower Motto President - - Drew Thurston Vice-President - Carol Walker Secretary-Treasurer - Roberta Allard Freshman CAass Sponsors: Mrs. Blaney, Mrs. Mildred Edwards, Mrs. Short, Mr. Lentz, Mr. Freeark, Mr. Heinz, Miss Edmiston, Miss Johnson. Blue and Silver Carnation ‘Nothing Succeeds Like Success” o 58 the extras Row 7: Vernell Albert, Ronald Altman, Raymond Anna, Jane Allen, Wayne Athmer, Gloria Buck- hannon, Charles Bell, Jay Bell. Row 2. Verleen Baldridge, Doris Blumhorst, Jean Beckner, Larry Bailey, Carolyn Blick, Barbara Bardsley, Anna Mae Barber, Joyce Berger. Row 3: Alice Agne, Roberta Allard, Barbara Ackermann, Linette Aring, Marie Britt, Charline Breitwieser, Bernell Baltz, Eileen Bruehl. Row 7: Ronald Bayer, Larry Beese, Alice Bollmeier, Audrey Born, Nancy Blair, Barbara Beckwith, Donald Boisseau, Donald Boan. Row 2: Robert Bernhardt, David Bedwell, Kent Barricklow, Harold Beatty, Joyce Breidenbach, Jo Ann Barttelbort, Jacqueline Brenn- fleck, Leroy Beyer. Row 3: David Blackard, Bill Bonville, Robert Bierer, Jerry Baum, Joyce Butz, Pa¬ tricia Bingheim, Patricia Beck, Gerald Botkin. 59 the extras Row 1: David Baldus, Lois Brock, Jeannie Brent, June Brown, Pat Conklin, Mary Jean Chadderton, Howard Crass, Tom Cornell. Row 2. Raoul Baptiste, Larry Bauer, Bill Blankenship, Lorene Close, Jackie Corrington, Loren Close, Jeanette Cannady, Donna Marie Christian. Row 3: Kenneth Cole, Josephine Burke, Shirley Cottle, Janice Cannady, John Cross, Don Clifton, Angela Cochran, Donald Cross. Row 7. Christine Carlson, Neal Eckert, Bob Craw¬ ley, Richard Dill, Margaret Ebersohl, Myra Cole, Betty Erlinger. Row 2: Janis Davies, Yolanda Dugger, Peggy Creely, Bill Davenport, Dan Conklin, Noel Davis. Row 3. Ann Ehret, Jo Ann Corbier, Mary Lou Carr, Dorris Dietz, Janice Cottar. 60 the extras Row 1: Ferren Back, Albert Fowler, Mary Ann Fisch¬ er, Barbara Frank, Shirley Farley, Carmelita Gold¬ smith, Ruth Ann Foree, Shirley Goedecke. Row 2: Joyce Fietsam, Jo Ann Froese, Kitty Glatz, Carol Geary, Gloria Geminn, Myra Jean Gantner, Bar¬ bara Glazebrook, Elsie Mae Gregory. Row 3: Frank Peher, James Fitzpatrick, Bryce Flynn, Ethel Fiet¬ sam, Marlin Gruelle, Raymond Fey, Pat Friedli, Johanna Fitch. ’W I Ti • -, • Hh Row 7: Rosemary Hartleb, Jerry June Heidorn, Nada Holcomb, Carol Jean Hollman, Mary Ann Gass, Jim Hoernis, Glenn Hoaglund, Jerold Hutcheson. Row 2: Walter Guest, Daryl Hardy ,Nancy Hoeffkin, Alonna Hopkins, Ruth Herold, Richard Hoffman, Rob¬ ert Gridley, Fred Glaeser. Row 3: David Grider, Wayne Harper, Jim Hanvey, Eugene Hemmer, Bar¬ ney Herbeck, Diana Hug, Sandra Harmann, Dixie Higgins. 61 the extras Row 1. Walter Kanyer, Faye Kessler, Jo Ann Killings worth, Janet Kellerman, Patricia Jackson, Joyce Kel¬ ler, Sammy Kurkjian, Clarence Klaus. Row 2: Bob Kebel, Kay Knowles, Shirley Johnson, Mary Lou Iberg, Janis Kebel, Elmer Kraemer, Dale Keck, Kent Kelling. Row 3: Tom Kaiser, Bill Ihlanfeldt, Jim Jolly, Robert Jourdan, Robert Killion, Ronald Koch, Cletus Kaemmerer ,Bob Kazulis. Row 7: Robert Louis, Terry Lengfelder, Rosemary Lehmann, Gloria Klinckhardt, Nancy Lewis, Mary Ann Muir, Joyce Laing, Lewis Laughlin. Row 2: Eddie Mansfield, Bob Kaiser, Jerry Lorenz, Harold Leiden- heimer, Eileen Lehmann, Marilou Krupp, Norma Ladewig, Shirly Koehler. Row 3: Norman Kassing, Bill Kluge, Robert Koch, Bill Murphy, Jay Moore, Jim Large, Dona Lowe, Paul Loos. 62 the extras Row 1: Charlotte Mathews, Julie Marifian, Marilyn Mitchel, Marie Merwin, Marian Martin, Ruth Anne Mundy, Charles Marvin, Katherine Marhanka. Row 2: Ralph Magin, Treva Novy, Virgil Mueller, John Martin, Ronald Mauck, Bill Morton, Virginia Millard, Patsy Martin. Row 3: Bill Marquis, Tommy Mueller, David Mank, Dale Mundloch, Pat Murphy, Betty Miner, Patsy Minemann, Shirley Mutchek. Row 1: Faye Petri, Bob Phillips, Ralph Obst, Charles Popkess, Tommy Nabb, Robert Pontious, Judy New- some, Wayne Pfingsten. Row 2: Ronald Pospeshil, David O’Neal, Wayne Obst, Charles Nithman, Jim Needles, Viola Owens, Lois Niemeier. Row 3: Warna Padgett, Roberta Osborne, Joann Olsen, Carolyn Paxton, Patsy Peters, Tommy Ratay, Ralph Patrick, Margaret Pautler. 63 the extras Row J: Nancy Rohn, Jeanette Rief, Clara Rapp, Mary Rust, Marla Raines, Andrew Schwarz, William Sewell, Byron Swalley. Row 2: Myra Jean Raben, Connie Poole, Lynn Rockwell, Joe Polich, Bob Sutton, Bill Peters, Roger Sterling, Paul Storment. Row 3: Nancy Rich, Carol Reed, Darlene Pauly, Charlotte Reich- ling, Sandra Rauschkolb, Clyde Ramsey, Bill Reid, Carroll Ricketts Row 1: Leo Sutcliff, Carl Sronce, Charles Swetitch, Roberta Stimson, Shirley Schumacher, Carol Schmidt, Claire Schaer, Emma Stafford. Row 2: Ralph Snyder, Jim Nebgen, Leon Schaefer, Donald Schmitt, Carol Schwarz, Marcia Lee Schroeder, Eugenia Schoffstoll, Roger Saul, Row 3: William Stoeckel, Ralph Schnieder, Carol Schmitz, Carol Ann Simon, Jean¬ nette Sander, Phyllis Seitz, Joyce Stortzum, Susan Smith. 64 the extras Row 1: Dale Schlesinger, Larry Rehg, Sylvia Scott, Dennis Siebenberger, Bill Skowronnek, Jo Ann Stef- fan, Kay Shoemaker, Don Schwoebel. Row 2: Sonny Sterthman, Robert Schaefer, Earl Schuchardt, Dale Thorne, Pat Scher, Violet Shubirg, Judith Turner, Dolores Toler. Row 3: Donnie Summers, Bill Slaton, Larry Schuhardt, Bob Tieman, Marilyn Schilling, Larry Snyder, Betty Tate, Barbara Taylor. Row 7: Thomas Tayon, Kenneth Volkman, Drew Thurston, Richard Tell, Krone Tremaine, Marilena Terrell, Vaunda Taylor, Ronald White. Row 2: Janice Wilhoit, Ralph Weik, Virginia Walker, Marlene Wilderman, Mary Sue Williamson, Sharon Kaye Trainer, Fred Weber, David Wangei. Row 3: James Werner, Clem Worms, Marvin Vogt, Allen Taylor, Richard Weathers, Charles Wingert, Ray Schwahn, James Waite. 65 the extras Row 7: John Wenger, Dolores Waltemate, Mary Weinland, Barbara Wolf, Sharon Wilson, Margaret Walther, Carol Walker, Jerry Weissert. Row 2. Kath¬ leen Weier, Marilyn Weimer, Carol V arren, Joan Wesolik, Donald Weihl, Ernie Zumer, Rich Wagner. Row 3: Janis Weber, Robert Whiteley, Richard Wright, Jim Webster, Judy Ziehnert, Diana Wat- land, Lynne Wells. this and that Bull session .... The presiding officer. Whoa boy!! Entertaining the public. The Queen. Think you could do it, Pete? How to ride a bicycle. Aren’t they sweet? Oh Come All Ye Faithful. Pigskin pretties. 67 Our play, “Life at B.T.H.S.”, is a three-act drama con¬ sisting of activities, sports, and scenes around the school. In this play we are the actors, and the success of the play is up to us. The setting is our own campus, and the time is the school year of 1951 and 1952. the play ACT 1 Row 1: Darlene Luehder, Carol Vosmik, Faye Pabst, Shirley Erlinger, Margie Maas, Marcia Manring. Row 2: Joetta Schuhart, Marilyn Liebig, Ruth Bug, Mary Lynn Ellis, Bev Doty, Catherine Ree. Row 3: Joan Lentz, Jody Hendricks, Doris Vogt, Margaret Keim, Shirley Koderhandt, Joann Christopher. Row 4: Bob Gaubatz, Frank Stogsdill, James Trabue, Allan Kent, Bob Ullrich. Not pictured: Lorraine Borman, Jean Meyer, Ethel Clifton, Walter Knepper, Beverly Baltz, Pat Tritt. honor society The National Honor Society consists of students in the upper fifteen percent of their graduating class. They are chosen by the faculty on the basis of scholarship, character, leadership, and service to the school. This year twenty-nine seniors were selected for membership. d. a. r. award Margaret Keim was selected by the Senior Class and the Daughters of the American Revolution to receive the D. A. R. Award for Good Citizenship. The candi¬ date was chosen on the basis of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. 70 hy news citizenship award This year’s annual Hy News School Citizenship Award was presented to Margaret Keim. The Hy News presents this award to a student who has initia¬ tive, personality, manners, goodwill, up rightness, cooperation with the fac¬ ulty, proper attitude toward his work, and an average of B or above. This stu¬ dent is chosen by a faculty committee from a list of candidates selected by the students and faculty. The four final candidates were Mar¬ garet Keim, Shirley, Koderhandt, Bill Mayr, Rosanne Rezny. Margaret Keim Row 1: Charlene Heileman, Marie Macke, Jean Schubert, Mary Ann Gass, Jann Eckert, Shirley Jesenick, Jody Hendricks, Marcia Manring, Rosanne Rezny, Nancy Kennedy, Joyce Blim. Row 2: Terry Valerius, Ron Hurd, Roger Sterling, Inis Werner, Doris Vogt, Pat Vaughan, Shirley Koderhandt, Margaret Keim. Row 3: Dicke Beske, Tom Zwetschke, Bill Mayr, Clay Mollman, Tom Thomas, Allan Kent, Ed Richards, Dick Brown, Grant McNaughton, Frank Stogsdill, Walter Sanders, Cornell Die- kemper. Not present when picture was taken: Helen Cox, Dale Anna. 71 bellevinois staff Editor Associate Editor Margaret Keim Rosanne Rezny Business Manager Shirley Koderhandt Advertising Manager Dick Brown Circulation Manager Mary Lynn Ellis L iter ary Staff Jody Hendricks, Editor Helen Cox Pat Vaughan Joetta Schuhart Art Staff Adrienne Corell Bill Mayr Business Staff Margie Maas Marcia Manring Doris Niklich Shirley Pfeiffer Bev Doty Marian Eltrich Carol Barrow Marlene Simms Tom Thomas Photographer Walter Sanders Assistant Photographer Tom Williams Advisor Miss Jane Hansleben Seated—Margaret Keim, Miss Jane Hansleben, Shirley Koderhandt. Standing—Dick Brown, Bill Mayr, Rosanne Rezny, Walter Sanders. Seated—Pat Vaughan, Helen Cox, Jody Hendricks. Standing—Mary Lynn Ellis, Joetta Schuhart, Adri¬ enne Corell, Tom Williams. Left to right—Bev Doty, Shirley Pfeiffer, Tom Thomas, Marlene Simms, Marian Eltrich, Marcia Man¬ ring, Margie Maas, Carol Barrow, Doris Niklich. Literary ‘Hedda Hoppers.’ Pay to the order of —. Popcorn haven. 8:09 rush??? The 1952 Bellevinois was compiled and edited by a group of seniors who were selected on the basis of dependability, scholarship, and willingness to work. Work on the book began from nothing in Sep¬ tember and continued until June when the fin¬ ished product returned from the binder. The work was divided among three staffs — editorial, literary, and business — and coordinated under the very capable direction of the editor, Margaret Keim, Pretty people — pretty picture. She works ’em to the bone. Pleasant task? Silence! Genius at work. assisted by a cooperative and willing group of staff members. During the months in which the book is in the making each member does his own share of the many different things to be done in order to pro¬ duce a permanent record of school life. However, all work and no play can become monotonous, so work is mixed with fun on the Bellevinois staff, and many lasting friendships are formed as a result of shared activity. Second Semester—Row 1: Allan Kent, Joyce Blim, Eunice Robertson, Peggy Shank, Margaret Meyer, Nancy Kennedy, Rosanne Rezny, Cornell Diekemper. Row 2: Jann Eckert, Billie Downs, Pat Hlavek, Ramona Isselhardt, Faye Schildroth, Myrtle Klotz, Miss Jossem. Row 3 Annette Bevineau. Diane Stahlheber, Pat Thomas, Sharon Smith, Carol Foppe, Carol Gregory, Jean Schubert, Mary Evelyn Kessler. Row 4. Doris Henderson, Joan DeVan, Eunice Wenger, Rita Welky, Elaine King, Janelle Morris, Ralph Seibert. Row 5: Joanne Perkins, Bob Marshall, Shirley Randall, Jack Grieve, Carol Richardson, Dale Anna, Bob Dintleman, Ed Richards, Jane Greibel, Clay Mollman. First Semester—Row 1: Cornell Diekemper, Becky Rejos, David Peskind. Row 2: Bette Jo Hiser, Joan Kern. Row 3. Peggy Iberg, Peggy Shank, Bev Doty, Nancy Kennedy, Allan Kent, Bill Mayr, Rosanne Rezny, Miss Jossem, Eunice Robertson, Nancy Stafford. Standing: Joyce Blim, Margaret Meyer, Eugene Vassallo, Joan Lentz. hy news The Hy News, the school paper, is issued seven times a semester by an applied journalism staff in co-operation with the journalism class, all under the supervision of Miss Lilian Jossem. Students may take journalism in place of English and thus become members of the cub staff. Students who do good work are asked to serve as a member of the applied staff. 74 headlines October 10, 1951 Three one-act plays are to be presented by the freshmen tonight. There are four new teachers at B1 HS this year, Mrs. Margaret Blaney, Miss Betty Ed miston, Mrs. Kenneth Edwards, and Mr. Ray Freeark. October 25, 1951 Magazine sales in the annual drive are good. Halloween brings window painting—for prizes! Belle¬ ville merchants cooperate with Recreation Board in a window painting contest. November 12, 1951 The operetta “The Golden Trail” is shaping up to he a gocd production. It will be presented November 16. Our Magazine Drive is over with a grand total of $3,856. The sophomore class leads with $1,169.80. November 26, 1951 The junior class carry off top honors in the float contest on Hobo Day with their entry entitled “White Christmas.” Marilyn Liebig is crowned “Football Queen” at 10:30 o’clock at Lettermens Thanksgiving Dance. December 6, 1951 1 he sophomore play, “Cheaper by the Dozen”, will be presented next Friday. This three-act play is a comedy and yet has a touch of seriousness. Alan Dixon, State Representative, speaks to the civics classes. The Christmas spirit is in the air at BTHS. December 20, 1951 A beautiful Christmas assembly is presented by the Music Department with aid of Art Department. January 17, 1952 Plans for the first All-School Party are underway. The student council will sponsor the party. “Stage Door” is chosen for the Little Theatre Play. March 6, 1952 “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is chosen for the senior play, to be presented April 25. Voters will decide if BTHS is to have a shortened school term. March 20, 1952 Twenty-nine seniors receive membership in the National Honor Society. Margaret Keim is the winner of the D. A. R. Good Citizen Award. April 3, 1952 Eleven new members are initiated into the National Thespian Society. April 17, 1952 Edmund Richards is preparing another Science Fair exhibit which evervone hopes will carry off another first prize. BTHS again prepares for the annual Student Coun¬ cil and class officer elections. May 1, 1952 Citizenship Award candidates are named—33 students. “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is called one of the best senior plays ever presented at BTHS. Miss Hallock was the director. Don Rhein receives De Kalb Award. May 16, 1952 Hv News Citizenship Award Assembly is very im¬ pressive. Congratulations to the winner. Results of the Student Council and Class Officers elections are made known to the student body. The Seniors have a wonderful time on “their” day. May 29, 1952 Juniors triumph again with another terrific evening of fun at the Jam. Baccalaureate and Graduation dates are announced. student council members SENIORS: Bill May r, Margaret Keim, Becky Rejos, Jody Hendricks, Bev Doty, Margie Maas, Ruth Bug, Marshall Rig- gan, Ken Castelli, Bob Pinkerton, Martv Thompson, Tom Thomas, Milton Mc¬ Lean. Enjoying the school party? Which one’s the donkey? JUNIORS: A1 Perrin, Tom Zwetschke, Inis Werner, Jean Peters, Jean Schu¬ bert, Vyvian Bosse, Sue Harper, Janice Beese, Carol Thomas, Fred Wehrle, Charlene Heileman, Clay Mollman, Milton Smith. First Nighters. SOPHOMORES: Bob Cruikshank, Dick Evans, Donna Davenport, Sheila Pflanz, A1 Schroeder, Dale Walwark, Gail Har¬ per, Inez Yocks. Seniors shakin’ shakers! f ' 9 FRESHMAN: Drew Thurston, Carol Walker, Roberta Allard, Sylvia Scott, Audrey Born, Mary Ann Gass, Bill Davenport, Pat Friedli, Betty Sue Miner, Claire Schaer, Bob Tieman, John Cross, Sammy Kurkjian. Watch your weight! Row 1: Sheila Pflanz, Jean Schubert, Sylvia Scott, Ann Reed, Anne Alloway, Jody Hendricks, Donna Davenport, Darlene Harris, Audrey Born, Mary Ann Gass. Row 2: Inis Werner, Vyvian Bosse, Sue Harper, Bob Cruikshank, Dick Evans, Al Schroeder, Bill Davenport, Dale Walwark. Row 3: Bev Doty, Margie Maas, Ruth Bug, Bill Mayr, Marshall Riggan, Janice Beese, Carol Thomas, Fred Wehrle, Carol Walker, Roberta Allard, Charlene Heileman. Row 4: Margaret Keim, Becky Rejos, Clay Mollman, Pat Friedli, Gail Harper, Inez Yocks, Betty Sue Miner, Claire Schaer. Row V: Bob Tieman, Ken Castelli, Bob Pinkerton, Tom Swetschke, Marty Thompson, Drew Thurston, Sammy Kurkjian, Tom Thomas, Milton McLean, Mr. Cross, Miss Stenger. student council The Student Council is composed of members of the student body elected by their classmates. Miss Meta Stenger and Mr. Oliver Cross are the faculty advisors. This year the council sponsored the Magazine Drive, Hobo Day, Bundle Day, the Donkey Basket¬ ball Game, the annual Christmas dance, and the class elections. Selling chips on Monday morning, working at the candy counter, assisting with the TB tests, and helping with the Community Con¬ certs were also activities of the council. Suggestion boxes were made available and all suggestions sub¬ mitted were considered. A new function planned by the council was the All-School Party. Representatives were sent to both the district and the state convention. Clay Mollman was elected district vice president. OFFICERS — Seated: Sheila Pflanz, Secretary; Miss Stenger, Sponsor; Al Schroeder, Treasurer. Standing: Mr. O. H. Cross, Sponsor; Tom Zwetschke, First Vice President and President; Clay Mollman, Second Vice President; Marty Thompson, President. 77 THESE HYER IUV AFFAIRS! SWING YOUR PARTNERI ALL ' S WELL THAT ENDS WELL . . . operetta The story of “The Golden Trail” was presented on November 16. The setting of the operetta is California during the gold rush of ’49, and involves a stolen consignment of gold and the coveted Alvarado family jewels. Don Carlos Al¬ varado and his only daughter, the Dona Barbarita Alvarado, are obliged to halt at the Golden Trail Hotel on their way to a birthday celebration at Sonora in honor of Barbarita. Don Pedro Carranza and his band of ranchers arrive at the hotel at the same time. When Charles Harrington, a pony express rider and a friend of the family, is chased in by bandits, the exciteme nt begins. Romance blossoms between Barbarita and Charles, and the intrigue of the mystery becomes deep. When the story ends, it is learned that Don Pedro and his rancheros are the bandits. The announcement of Bar¬ barita and Charles’ betrothal brings a happy ending. The cast was made up of the following: Bob Pinkerton, Helen Cox, Doris Vogt, Dick Brown, Arthur Popkess, Beate Kei¬ tel, Allan Perrin, Kenneth Oesterle, Wal¬ ter Gilfilen, Doris Weihl, Joan Diller, Ron Kraus, Ken Castelli, Fred Wehrle, Richard Eidman, Eugene Courtnev, Peg¬ gy Shank. The choir, mixed chorus, and dance chorus also participated. The operetta was directed by Miss Hope Baer and Miss Marjorie Switzer. 78 girls ' sextette The Girls ' Sextette participated in many music programs and en¬ tertainments in the area, includ¬ ing school assemblies, civic meet¬ ings, and churches. It gave several performances in the hospital wards at Scott Air Base, and took part in a March of Dimes benefit show. a capella choir The A Capella Choir is the se¬ lected choral group oF the school. Most oF its members have taken part in the Mixed Chorus For at GIRLS’ SEXTETTE: Beate Keitel, Doris Vogt, Helen Cox, Barbara Marshall, Joan Diller, Joanna Pratt. least one semester. The choir has taken part in school assemblies, church services, and the operetta. choir Row 1: Faye Petri, Judy Newsome, Andrew Schwarz, Vaunda Tay¬ lor, Jackie Nuetzel, Betty Miner, Pat Beck, Joan Mayer, Julie Marifian, Edna Engler, Anne Alloway. Row 2: Margaret Keim, Betty McDonald, Beate Keitel, Shirley Pfeiffer, Shirley Fenner Richard Eidman, Mary Bardsley, Carol Walker, Kathy McCormick, Pat Tarr, Marilyn Brethauer. Row 3: Doris Weihl, Jean Bryant, George Lang, Duane Muskopf, Eugene Vassalo, Larry Watson, Alyce Katz, Jann Eckert, Joan Howell, Whit Courtney. Row 4: Miss Hope Baer, Lona Krohn, Ann Reed, Nancy Robards, Marlene Rosen¬ berg, Carlene Somers, Mary Born, Alonna Hopkins, Janice Davies, Anabel Selby. Row 5. Ann Thorne, Joyce Hoaglund, Peggy Shank, Vyvian Bosse, Doris Dietz, Janice Wilhoit, Dale Park, Warren Macke, Julie Keller. Row 6: Walter Nagle, Niki Stevenson, Walter Gilfilin, Lowell Mize, Bob Tieman, Royce Stroud, Al Perrin, Ronald Eilering, Dick Brown. Not Pictured: Barbara Beckwith, Dixie DuVal, Ronnie Foster, Ruth Herold, Elaine King, Janelle Morris, Marla Raines. boys ' ensemble Miss Baer, Dick Brown, Whit Courtney, Bob Pinkerton, Walter Gilfilin, Kenneth Oesterle, Richard Eidman, Eugene Vassalo, Allan Perrin. The Ensemble served as entertainment tor meetings of several local organizations and church groups, as well as for the boys in the hospital at Scott Air Base. The Mixed Chorus participated in the op¬ eretta and the Spring Music Festival. This or ganization is the stepping stone to becoming a choir member. mixed chorus Row 7: Carol-Ann Simon, Myra Jean Raban, Pat Schmeder, Jeanette Santner, Carol Lee Schwarz, Carol Schmidt, Claire Schaer, Barbara Ackermann, Clifton Bardsley, Joanna Pratt, Wayne Wood, Jimmie Henige, Bob Rettle, George Brazelton, Betty Jean Tate, Shirley Farley. Row 2. Joan Wesolik, Jerlene Earnhardt, Gloria Geminn, Ruth Mundy, Jackie Chrismore, Suzanne Dennis, Mary Jean Chatterton, Pat Beck, Mary Ann Fischer, Eileen Peter, Marla Raines, Ann Birsner, Kathleen Weier, Joyce Lang, Joyce Keller, Patty MacFadden. Row 3. Miss Hope Baer, Janie McClelland, Loyce Wetmore, Verna Hem- mer, Verleen Baldridge, Linette Aring, Janet Kellerman, Mary Lou Carr, Faye Petri, Katherine Marhanka, Mary Ann Rust, Anne Ehret, Sharon Kaye Trainer, Emma Rita Stafford, Nancy Lewis, JoAnn Steffan, Mary Ann Gass. Row 4: Enid Hoeffken, Alice Agne, Pat Hlavek, Betty Neumann, Helen Hale, Jean Todd, Shirley Goalby, Jane Allen, Janis Kebel, Marcia Schroeder, Norma Ladewig, Viola Owens, Warna Padgett, Ethel Perl- mutter, Pat Friedli, Nancy Peter, Johanna Fitch. Row 5: Billie Downs, Jackie Lasco, Mary Ann Lauff, Shirley Johnson, Judy Ziehnert, Barbara Taylor, Sally Bollman, Jim Gilfilin, Jim Cathers, Bud Doty, Lawrence Blackard, Bob Stout, Dennis Siegler, David Klingel, Bob Sutton, Marilyn Schilling, Sandra Rauschkolb. orchestra Another musical organization on the campus is the orchestra, consisting of approximately 28 members. The members practice as a group daily which cultivates interest in and knowl¬ edge of music. o Row 7: Mariva Dorman, Jay Bell, Sammy Kurkjian, Deanna Northcutt, Jackie Massey, Ruth Ann Foree. Row 2. Josephine Burk, Yolonda Dugger, Charlene Breitweiser, Mr. E. H. Peters, Alferd Crosby, David Eschenfelder, Nada Holcomb, Tommy Mueller, Bill Bonville, Harold Crockett, Marilyn Raetz, Allan Nesbit, Larry Gross, Andrew Schwarz, Bobbie Stimson. Row 3: Richard Tell, Judy Turner, Jim Williams, Deane Barnes, David Grider. Row 7: Mr. Peters, Janice Logan, Tom Mueller, Barbara Glover, Delores Triefenbach, Jean Peters, Jeanette Nold, Janice Wilhoit, Drew Thurston, Suzanne Dennis, Treva Novy, Joanne Christopher, Teresa Grimmig, Bob Schmisseur, Barbara Glazebrook. Row 2: Jim Breitwieser, Paul Diehl, Bill Row, Ludwig Daesch, Terry Valerius, Marilyn Werner, Irma Hillard, Marcia Manring, Eddie Mansfield, Ronald Stuckel, Kent Kelling, Charles Marvin, Ora Kalbfleisch, Betty Ann Suttle. Row 3: James Williams, Don Traube, David Traube, Larry Aud, George Brazelton, Don Stroh, Ralph Magin, Harold Crockett, Walter Bunn, Walter Nagle, .Don Nesbit, Ronald Standerfer, Luin Obst, David Klingel. Row 4: Fred Nold, Bob Pinkerton, Kenneth Bretsch; Charles Wingert. Not pictured: Stonewall Bailey, Dean Barnes, Donna Kraus, Richard Rehg, Richard Brandt. Majorettes: Sally Schrader, Carol Reed, Barbara Glazebrook, Doris Niklich, Sharon Werkmeister, Marilyn Rauch, Ann Trieb. band The B. T. H. S. band, under the direction of Mr. Edwin Peters, kept up school spirit bv playing at pep rallies, assemblies, home football, and conference basketball games. The major¬ ettes led the band at games and demonstrated fine twirling techniques throughout the year. little theatre Row 1: Don Cross, Darlene Harris, Judy Newsome, Joan Meyer, Sheila Pflanz, Jean¬ ette Reif, Billy Blankinship, Dale Walwark. Row 2: Richard Kern, Janice Davies, Ja- nelle Morris, Lois Wetmore, Margie Moore, Roberta Allard. Row 3: Sally Schrader, Car- lene Sommers, Anne Thorne, Mary Jean Born, Anne Ehret. Row 4: Jerry Heidorn, Roberta Osborne, Mary Ann Gass, Miss Ream, Marcia Schroeder, Mary Lou Ibe rg. Row 1: Jackie Mullane, Ann Reed, Barbara Beckwith, Inez Yochs, Carol Walker, Donna Davenport. Row 2: Nancy Robards, Marilyn Ebel, Nancy Blair, Beate Keitel, Carol Sheets, Audrey Born, Julie Marifian, Sharon Werkmeister, Barbara Glover. Row 3: Betty Kurkjian, Ann Kloess, Joan Wagner, Sammy Kurkjian, Bob Stout, Dick Beske, Bill Bon- ville, Jane Lee Greibel, Lynne Wells, Ruth Herold, Mrs. Guthrie. THESPIANS—Row 1: Annabel Selby, Ann Alloway, Edna Engler, Rosanne Rezny. Row 2: Jean Schubert, Jann Eckert, Ann Trieb Carol Reed, A1 Schroeder. Row 3: Marv Lynn Ellis, Margaret Meyer, Jody Hendricks, Jackie Massey, Jay Bell. Row 4: Ed Richards, Allan Perrin, Miss Hallock, Fred Nold. Row 1: Pat Friedli, Gail Harper, Joetta Schuhart, Adrienne Corell, Alyce Katz, Verna Hemmer, Donna Krause, Jo Anne Wagner. Row 2: Raoul Baptiste, Richard Weathers, Treva Novy, Janice Wilhoit, Alonna Hop¬ kins, Angela Cochran, Elaine King, Chris¬ tine Lindhorst, Richard Eidman, Bill Grif¬ fith. Row 3: Fred Wehrle, Bob Melin, Barb Marshall, Jeannine Jones, Jean Kaiser, Bet¬ ty Mayer, Betty Tate, Jane Green, Miss Edmiston, Dick Evans, Wayne Weeke. little theatre COMPETITION The Little Theatre is composed of stu¬ dents who are interested in theatrical productions. Membership is granted to those who participate in one of the class plays, either as a member of the cast or of a crew. Membership is retained only by participation in one of the an¬ nual productions. The National Thespian Organiza- BEHIND THE SCENES tion is an honorary society for those who have done outstanding work in the Little Theatre. This year the Little Theatre gave a plav in assembly, entitled “Someone for Bunny.” The director was Miss Betty Edmiston. The story centered around Peter and Barbara, who wanted to IRENE VAMPS BUNNY? marry, but first had to find someone for Bunny, Barbara’s old beau. But none of Peter’s lovely friends interested Bunny, not even vivacious Irene. Com¬ plications arose, however, when both Peter and Bunnv became interested in HARD WORK FOR A SUCCESS Susie, a friend of Bunny’s. Finally, they found someone for Bunny and Peter and Barbara were at last free to marry. Little Theatre members taking part were Mary Lynn Ellis, Wayne Weeke, Edna Engler, and Margaret Meyer. “I may vomit. “Put me down! Put me down! Do you hear? “When the first star of Bethlehem - - - senior play “THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER” Sheriden Whiteside, notorious lecturer and author, accepts a dinner invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stanley, while on a speaking engagement in Mesalia, Ohio. As Whiteside is leaving the house, he slips on the Stanley doorstep and is forced to remain in their home to recover. Whiteside takes over the household and insists that room be made for his secretary, Maggie Cutler, and his various gifts, including a cockroach village, an octopus, and some penguins. Bert Jefferson, a local newspaper editor, comes to interview Whiteside, and Maggie becomes very much interested in him. Whiteside is so frantic at the thought of losing his faithful secretary that he in¬ duces his lovely friend, Lorraine Sheldon, to come to Mesalia and vamp Jefferson. Lorraine succeeds in persuading Bert to go to Lake Placid with her to work on his new play. But at the last minute, Whiteside realizes that he is being un¬ fair to Maggie, so with the help of his comedian friend, Banjo, they ship Lorraine away in a mummy case. At last Whiteside is leaving, but as he is walking down the steps, he again slips and is once more carried back into the Stanley home. Miss Margaret Hallock was the director and the following people made up the cast: Gloria Botkin, Lyle Simons, Doris Niklich, Milton McLean, Nancy Kennedy, Joetta Schuhart, Margaret Keim, Pe g Iberg, Fred Nold, Barbara Hesse, J. D. Trabue, Arthur Pop- kess, Beate Keitel, David Creath, Tom Thomas, Jo Ann Voyles, Dick Brown, David Peskind. 84 Father holds a family council. the sophomore play “CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN” This is a true story of a real family—the Gilbreth family, and takes place in the 1920’s. The story is told by two of the older children, and centers around Dad and his eldest daugh¬ ter, Anne. Anne is ready to wear make up, up-to-date clothes, and to date, but she has a hard time convincing domineering, time-saving, efficient Dad that she is right. Dad scares Anne’s first boy friend, Joe Scales, and her dream man, Larry, is almost afraid to date her. Things begin to go well, until the school teacher, Miss Brill, accuses Anne of cheating on her exams. Anne proves she didn’t cheat by passing another exam with flying colors. Mrs. Merle Guthrie was the director of the cast which included Anne Alloway, Dick Evans, Dick Beske, Darlene Harris, Bob Melin, Bob Stout, Donna Davenport, Ann Kloess, .Alfred Schroeder, Inez Yochs, Bill Griffeth, Charles Doty, Betty Schaefer, Richard Kern, Jackie Mullane, Gloria Cartwright, and Tom Spivey. Father listens to a family argument. Girls fight off teasing brothers to protect the telephone. 85 Younger brother scores a victory. The salesman demonstrated his poisonous sweeper. The boys conspire while the girls wait. freshman plays “A DATE WITH PAUL” Lynne Nolan, the bookworm of the family, never seemed to have a chance when her charming sister Melicent was around. But with the help of little broth¬ er, Theodore, she got a date with Paul, who didn’t find Milicent’s dumb actions at all attractive. Miss Margaret Hallock directed this play and the cast included Nancy Blair Lynne Wells, Ron Koch, Betty Tate, Julie Marifian, and Bill Bonville. “HOUSE OF GREED” Jerry McArthur, a carpet sweeper sales¬ man, tried to sell Letitia Roberts a sweep¬ er. She didn’t wish to buy one, but Mc¬ Arthur gave her one try. When her maid came home, she found Letitia dead. Detective Brooks was called and immedi¬ ately the blame was placed on Letitia’s nephew, Cedric. Cedric proved that Brooks, McArthur, and the maid plotted her murder. Mr. James Pleasant directed this play and the cast included Janis Davies, Susie Smith, Mary Lou Iberg, Marcia Schroe- der, David O’Neal, Richard Weathers, and Jay Bell. “THE EARLY WORM” Hector Brown got up at the crack of dawn to call his girl friend, Gladys, for a date so he wouldn’t have to go out with his sister’s English friend, Penelope Beals. Hector had many interruptions trying to talk to her, but he finally persuaded Gladys to go with him. When he saw Penelope, however, he changed his mind. Hector persuaded his friend to go with Gladys and he went skating with Penelope. Miss Madge Ream directed this play and the cast included Treva Novy, Raoul Baptiste, Sammy Kurkjian, Jeanette Rief, Angela Cochran, and Donald Cross. little theatre play STAGE DOOR “Stage Door is a story woven around sev¬ eral aspiring young actresses living in a typical New York boarding house. The girls learn to take the hardships of theatre life with their chins up, that is, all except Kaye who commits suicide when the going becomes too rough. Miss Madge Ream was the director of “Stage Door” and the cast consisted of the following: Margaret Meyer, Mary Lou Iberg, Edna Eng- ler, Fred Nold, Allan Perrin, Jody Hendricks, Rosanne Rezny, Bill Blankinship, Jackie Mas¬ sey, Kay Clark, Treva Novy, Gail Harper, Janelle Morris, Carol Reed, Joan Mayer, Anne Alloway, Christine Lindhorst, Audrey Born, Elaine King, Anne Trieb, Mary Ann Gass, Al¬ fred Schoeder, Wayne Weeke, Sammy Kurk- jian, Robert Stout, Dick Evans, Ronald Koch, Donald Cross, and Jay Bell. . But Terry, you belong in Hollywood! Seeing you all is worth the whole trip. Kay, my dear, this isn’t quite the place for you. 87 f. d. a. The Future Distributors of America attend school part of the day, and are employed at local stores the remainder of the time. Row 1: Rose Mary Forbeck, Kathleen Siebert, Shirley Wei- ble, Ramona Coleman, Don Athy, Jeanette Perschbacher. Row 2: Riley Hurd, Iris Hoad- ley, Vilma Batha, Joanne Er- linger, Delores Triefenbach, Anna Lee Nelson, Erna Stud- nicka, Kenny Oesterle, Mr. Eu¬ gene Vaught. tumbling club The Tumbling Club members participate i n bodybuilding tricks and ex¬ ercises which are both healthful and entertaining. First Row: David Mank, George Lang, Dale Arnold, Anthony Eden, Walter Kanyer, Melvin Briggs, Byron Swalley, Lorraine Flure, Tim Klein. Second Row: Nick Stevenson, Jim Cathers, Dennis Siebenberger, Dennis Siegler, Duane Muskopf, Bill Klug, Raymond Mank, Bill Skowronek, Tom Ratay, Jim Jolley, Don Tarr, Bryce Flynn. Third Row: Mr. Emery Carter, Walter Gilfilin, Charles Beadles, Tom Speedie, Allen Becker, Harlan Grimmer, Marvin Vogt, Lloyd Eubanks, Jim Large, Ralph Dietz, Mr. Ferrel Allen. f. t. a. The Future Teachers of America spend their club meetings visiting various schools and evaluating their experiences. First Row: Carol Honer, Gloria Medder, Shirley Jesenick, Betty Moore, Jo Ann Jackson. Second Row: Ethel Clifton, Ruth Isler, Jim Gilfilin, Carol Richardson, Sandra Botkin, Miss Stenger, Cornell Diekemper. games and hobbies The Games and Hobbies Club spends the club pe¬ riod playing games such as checkers and chess. Seated: Norma Nagel, Elsa Engel. Standing: Mr. Karch, Myrtle Klotz, Roger Saul, Billie Klotz, Pauline Kanyer, Marian Kammler, Jennie Lee Dittle, Ola Hoffman. triple o” The Office Occupations Or¬ ganization is ‘ a club for stu¬ dents interested in the com¬ mercial field. Seated: Mary Lou Wasem, Dorothy Lehman, Barbara Hartman, Verna Froese, Rose Schaer, Lucy Fink, Minta Boyle. Standing: Yvonne Tin- ney, Joyce Spacher, Mary Ann Lum- battis, Sandra Oehm, Carolyn Vahl- kamp, Shirley Louis, Pat McIntyre, Mary Lou Firnkes, Jo Ann Stancliff, Cathy Reeb, Miss Ruth Mueller. ping-pong club Members spend their club pe¬ riods learning the finer points of the game while playing it. Row 1: Byron Swalley, Ronnie Fos¬ ter, Richard Conaway, Ronnie Pool, Jerry Laughlin, Ernie Zumer, Gary Melvin, Richard Gregory. Row 2: Jay Knebet, Jim Rausch, Charles Westerheide, Don S.chmidt, Bryce Johnson, Bob Rhinehart, Ron¬ nie Hoercher, Curt Rodenmeyer, Ludwig Daesch. Row 3: Leroy Beyer, Joe Broda, Dale Klohr, Lowell Mize, Glen Eicher, Ronald Andrews, Charles Kurrus. quill and scroll The Quill and Scroll is an International Honor Journalism Society. Row 1: Eunice Robertson, Margaret Meyer, Joyce Blim, Rosanne Rezny, Nancy Kennedy. Row 2: Allan Kent, Peggy Shank, Cornell Diekemper, Miss Jossem. instrumental The purpose of the Instru¬ mental Club is to create a greater interest in music. Mem¬ bers must be able to play a musical instrument. Row 1: Janice Logan, Jean Peters, Marilyn Raetz, Jeanette Nold, Jo Ann Christopher, Rita Schifferdecker. Row 2: Terry Valerius, Allan Nesbit, Roger Peterson, Tom Bosworth, Charlie Wingert, Tom Meulder, Jim Williams. Row 3: Don Stroh, Ralph Magin, Ron Standefer, Don Traube, S. J. Bailey, Don Nesbit, Mr. Peters. Row 1: Betty Rujawitz, Sandra Herbert, Carol Schwoebel, Pat Tarr, Marilyn Mitchell, Clara Rapp, Mar¬ garet Walther, Myrtle Klotz, Dorothy Gerken, Pauline Kanyer. Row- 2: Elsie Marhanka, Joan Gain, Rose Marie Sliment, Kathy Marhanka, Shirley Meder, Esther Kabureck, Joan Kern, Bette Jo Hiser, Le Vonna Crossley, Melba Klotz. Row 3. Bev Doty, Joyce Laing, Carol Reed, Charline Breitwieser, Carol Warren, Kitty Glatz, Mary Ann Muir, Joyce May, Shirley Mager, Barbara Bardsley, Ann Dillard, Laurita Culpepper. Row 4: Mary Sue Williamson, Mary Demaree, Marilyn Daesch, Joyce Keller, Jo Ann Steffan, Jeanette Santner, Doris Dietz, Linette Aring, Faye Kessler, Sharon Wilson, Joyce Berger, Janet Kellerman, Peggy Creely. Row 5: Shirley Johnson, Janis Kebel, Betty Miner, Marie Britt, Marilou Krupp, Margie Grimmer, Dorothy Grimmer, Violet Shubirg, Gloria Klinckhardt, Marlene Wilderman, Pat Bingheim, Donna Lee Lowe, Sandra Hermann, Doris Blumhorst. Row 6: Carol Schmidt, Barbara Ackermann, Claire Schaer, Carol Schwarz, Lorah Lee Books, Joan Jablonski, Pat Turner, Margie Fink, Joyce Fietsam, Janette Cannady, Janice Cannady, Roberta Stimson, Judy Turner, Betty Ann Suttle. girls ' athletic association The Girls’ Athletic Association is one of the largest clubs of the school. Their activities are not reserved to club periods, since they partici¬ pate in competitive sports after school, and sponsor such group activities as roller skating and picnics. Their ratings are on a point basis, and the girls doing outstanding work in sports and showing sportsmanship are awarded a sports letter. This group is under the direction of Miss Luella Mueller. 90 pep club Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Choo, choo. Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Choo, choo. Can’t ya hear the whistle, Can’t ya see the steam, Can’t ya hear us pullin’ for that Belleville team. Ooh rah, rah, rah, rah, rah. Ooh rah, rah, rah, rah, rah. Ooh rah, rah, rah, rah, rah. Belleville! We’re with you team, we’re with you. We’re with you team, we’re with you. Whether you win o whether you lose, We’re with you, team, we’re with you. Row 7: Inez Yocks, Jane Allen, Julie Marifian, Karen Randle, Pat Ackerman, Salle Muren, Bette Hiser. Row 2. Roberta Lar- com, Norma Gerling, Alice Harris, Doris Dietz, Donna Chris¬ tian, Jeannie Brent, Carrol Musil, Amie Marifian, Corrine Theo- bold. Row 3: Janice Cottar, Marie Britt, Pat Hayes, Shirley Goalby, Carol Hoffman, Vyvian Bosse, Carol Peters, Sue Harper, Janice Beese, Pat Scobbie, Barbara Hesse, Gayle Gundlach. Row 4: Betty Jean Schaefer, Shirley Johnson, Janis We got the pep, We got the steam, We got the coach, We got the team, We got the pep, steam, coach, team, Fifteen rahs for the whole darned team. Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah. Team, team, team. Who? team. Who? team. Team, team! 2 bits, 4 bits, 6 bits, A dollar. All those for Belleville, Stand up and holler. Kebel, Darleen Winter, Margaret Lippert, Marilyn Brethauer, Marlene Rosenberg, Joyce Blim, Betty McDonald, Sally Davis, Marcia Meyer, Joan Sadorf, Jo Ann Hessler, Janet Kurkjian. Row 5: Mary Lou Stoecker, Beverly Klein, Billy Sarlouis, Betty Miner, Marilyn Perkins, Janet Ulch, Faye Glasgow Wanda Durnell, Sharron Dennis, Phyllis Keller, Evelyn Wainwright, Elaine Dahm, Becky Rejos, Miss Betty Wheeler, Norma Kuenkler. Row 1: Jo Ann Voyles, Pat Thomas. Row 2: George Bowman, Charles Popkess, Jerry Hayden, Bob Whiteley. Row 3: Sonny Sterthman, Frank Lill, Tom Kaiser, James Werner. Row 4: Dick Evans, Fred Bartelsmayer, Ellis Veech, Ronald Beshil. Row 5: Dr. H. O. Hall, Richard Lapka, Buz Stoddard, Arthur Popkess, Joe Crawley, Darwin Kraft, Mr. Ralph Heinz. golf club The Golf Club is sponsored by Dr. Hal O. Hall and Mr. Ralph Heinz. During club meetings the members are in¬ structed in the fundamentals and techniques of golf. Actual practice is held at Union School during favorable weather. Row J: Norma Evans, Marilyn Hecker, Ann Appleton, Kathy Stookey, Lynne Miller. Row 2- Thala Bingheim, Margaret Ebersohl, Helen Halb, Lois Cagle, Carol Hollman, Myra Cole, Mrs. McCravey. Row 3: Betty Jean Kricensky, Mary Lou Kricensky, Joan Wesolik, Pat Burke, Janice Ricketts. Row 4: Miss Farmer, Jo Ann Froese, Joyce Briedenbach, Gayle Gundlach, Jo Ann Barttelbort, Pat Bader, Rita Welky. etiquette club The Etiquette Club is spon¬ sored by Miss Farmer and Mrs. McCravy. During the meetings the members discuss questions and problems concerning teen¬ age etiquette. 92 art club Contests, working on proj¬ ects, and discussion of art tech¬ niques are some of the interest¬ ing activities of the Art Club. Miss Murray is the sponsor of this group. Row 7: Joan Grossman, Miss Murray, Walter Guest, Terry Collins, Nancy Rohn, Mary Ann Fischer, Betty Jane Jackson, Jean Bryant, Marla Raines, Roland Gerhardt, Mary Wagner. Row 2: Pamela Smith, Pat Hlavek, Billie Downs, Jackie Lasco, Rachel Conzelman. Row 3: Paul Kehrer, Eugene Schmidt, Roland Erwin, Wayne Saeger. letterman ' s club The Letterman’s Club, spon¬ sored by Mr. Armstrong, is one of the most active clubs in the school. This club is responsible for the concession stands at ath- t letic events, the injured play¬ ers’ fund, and the annual Foot¬ ball Dance. Membership con¬ sists of boys who have earned major athletic awards. Row 1: Ted Scheske, Tim Daley, Bill Mayr, Bob Tyler, Dave Peskind, Lyle Simons, Bob Haentzler. Row 2: Don Webster, Stan Corrington, Jan Brechnitz, Ronnie Hurd, Dave Howel- man. Row 3. Bud Doty, Whit Courtney, Don McLean, Charles Wiegreffe, Marshall Riggan, Gene Edgar, Tom Zwetschke.Row 4: Ron Goodnick, Milton McLean, Don Taylor, Jerry Hoff¬ mann, John Schoffstall, Dave Barts Row 5: Giles Sinkewiz, Bob Rohr, Gary Zbornak, Paul Gramlich, Larry Simonin, Jim Wilhoit, Richard Mitchell, Mr. Clarence Armstrong 93 Row 1: John Wenger, Albert Fowler, Don Boisseau, Clarence Klaus, David Owens. Row II: Bill Danne- hold. Bill Welch, Don Jerome, Roger Schleseter, Bob Downs, Bill Hanson, Don Rehg, Jim Needles, Clay Mollman, Jerry Baum, Charles Nithman, Don Weihl, Wayne Obst, Mr. Barnhart. airplane club The Model Airplane Club was organ¬ ized to help those interested to become better acquainted with areonautics. It helps prepare young men for the progress which will be made in the methods of air travel. The sponsor is Mr. Barnhart. girls ' sports The Girls’ Sports Club was organized to allow further opportunity for girls to participate in active sports such as basket¬ ball, softball, tennis, and ping pong. The club is being sponsored by Mrs. Hunter since Miss Switzer left after the fall term. Row 1: Barbara Taylor, Mary Ezell, Mary Meyer, Betty Wirth, Shirley Goedecke, Barbara Frank, Anna M. Cates, Marilyn Erwin. Row 2: Kathleen Weier, Mary Ellen Chaput, Doris Wittauer, Priscilla Robinson, Kay Amlung, Doris Keim, Mary Ann Lauff, Joan Howell, Marilyn Rauch, Betty Neumann, Elaine Uphoff, Shirley Farley, Patsy Martin. Row 3: Mrs. S. Hunter, Joyce St. Clair, Judy Ziehnert, Mary Lou Carr, Ruby Britt, Ruth Ann Foree, Rosemary Hartleb, Betty Ann Suttle, Barbara Wolf, Mary Weinland, Lois Niemeier, Mary Jean Chadderton, Carol Ann Geary, Sylvia Jean Scott, Sharon Kaye Trainer, Emma Rita Stafford, Jo Lippert. movie club The Movie Club consists of students in¬ terested in working and learning about the movie projectors. They also learn about types of equipment such as disk and taps recordings and amplifying systems. There are boys show¬ ing pictures almost every hour of the day. They also show pictures for civic organizations. Row 1: Harold Beatty, Ron Eilering, David Oplt, Edwin Willman, Jim Wesolik, Kremit Haas, Miss Christine Fischer, Richard Emmons, Joe Weidenfeld, Howard Crass, Don Maddes, Tom Biebel, Gene Richards, Tom Phillips, Wayne Wood, Clifton Bardsley, Ken Volkman, Alton Wagner, Bill Walden, Bob Volkmann, Ronald Meyer, LeRoy Glueck. Row 2: Ralph Snyder, Paul Loos, Bill Rice, E. B. Corley, Richard Han¬ non, Dale Strub, Clyde Voelkel, Dick Buser, Lloyd Schloemann, Bob Buser, Walter Sewell, Larry -Schaltenbrand, Larry Schuhardt, Miss Pearl Johnson, Walter Bunn, Eddy Mansfield, Milton Morris, Robert Schalten- brand, Dale Mundloch, Wayne Morgan, Richard Hoffmann, Ross Tiemann, Eddie Brennfleck. Row 3: Bill Crispin, Jack Kuhn, Richard Cannady, Ralph Schneider, Stanley Fischer, Larry Rehg, Eddie Sand¬ lin, Terry Bailey, Warren Mackey, Jack Grieve, William Kleeberg, Earl Morris, Carl Millard, Lyle McFodden, Bill Stoeckel, Roland Good¬ ing, Leland Crunelle, Harold Kellerman, George Zika, Bill Sewell, Kent Baincklow, Spencer Waldron, Stan Underwood. Row 4: Bill Meyer, Ronald Seitz, Bob Schmisseur, Bill Slaton, Tom Blevins, Charles Ehrnstein, Jim Cochran, Walter Nagle, Richard Wright, Larry Brooks, Ronald Rohn, Johnny Martin, Bill Welch, Russell Klincar, Carl Nast, Ronald Voelkel, Don Clifton, Stanley Proctor, Ray Ballard, Norman Stancliff, David Traube, Jerry Roth, Walter Petty, Lowell Burgener. Row 5: Bill Race, Kenneth Muskopf, Algren Anderson, Harlan Grim¬ mer, Ralph Mueller, Eddie Caumiant, Gayle Schmisseur. hiking The Hiking Club is for students who enjoy the outdoors. During the club pe¬ riod they learn safety regulations by tak¬ ing short hikes near the school. Row 1: Pat Beck, Mary Ann Rust, Rosemary Leh¬ man, Helen Bostick, Marian Lopinot, Henrietta Nicklas, Sondra Holcomb, Joyce Ebersohl, Jackie Schaeffer, Darlene Vogel. Row 2: llene Lehman, Carol Parrott, Jo Anne Waters, Carol Foppe, Deris Korte, Henrietta Bunn, Carol Anthoney, Jeanne Romanik. Row 3: Mary Daenzer, Mary Bardsley, Jeanette Gain, Shirley Pugh, Pat De- Mond, Joyce DeMond, Ora Kalbfleisch, Caroline Albert, Edna Winker. Row 4: W. W. Hall, Ethel Fietsam, Carol Schmitz, Gloria Geminn, Mary Ellen Winker. vocal club The Vocal Club is composed of stu¬ dents who are interested in singing. With the help of Miss Hope Baer, who spon¬ sors this club, the members spend their club periods studying operas and com¬ posers. Row 7; Shirley Koehler, Nancy Rich, Pat Scher, Vaunda Taylor, Nancy Robards, Faye Petri. Row 2. Warna Padgett, Johanna Fitch, Nancy Lewis, Jackie Nuetzel, Doris Weihl, Yolanda Dugger, Pat Murphy. Row 3: Miss Hope Baer, Doris Vogt, Joyce Hoaglund, Peggy Shank, Joan Diller, Joanna Pratt. football club The Football Club is under the direc¬ tion of H. B. Tabor, a coach in many sports and a teammate of Red Grange. In this club the boys learn the technique of playing certain postions on the team. They also learn more of the rules and the good sportsmanship of football. First Row: Drew Thurston, Jim Gain, Don Weisen- stein, Don Schmidt, Lynn Rockwell, Roger Sterling, Larry Besse. Second Row: John Rujawitz, Emmet Seifferth, Dave Fietsam, Ron Cook, Rodger Giueck, Bill Ihlanfeldt, Grant McNaughton, Mr. H. B. Tabor. Third Row: Bob Marshall, Warren Paule, Don Anna, Jim Ervin, Dale Anna, Leonard Lynch, Lester Winter, Patrick Purcell. future farmers of america The F. F. A. is the national organization of boys studying vocational agriculture in the pub¬ lic high schools. Its primary aim is to develop agriculture leadership, cooperation, and citizen¬ ship. During the past year the boys have attended several poultry and livestock judging contests, held their annual banquet for parents and ad¬ visors, and sent delegates to the sectional and state conventions. The F. F. A. is under the supervision of Mr. Lentz. F.F.A. boys preparing club emblem. Row 7; Neal Eckert, Wayne Pfingsten, Vernell Albert, Jerry Weis- sert, Eddie Reed, Daryl Hardy, Gerold Hutchinson, Carl Sconce. George Swengross, Irvin Keck, Dan Grimmig. Row 2. Dale Mer- win, Richard Dintlemann, Jerry Hoffman, Orville Mueller, Rich¬ ard Conaway, Ray Marquis, Earl Schuchardt, Ralph Batrick, David Blackard. Row 3: Mr. Lentz, Dave Winker, Ralph Siebert, Walter Sewell, Bob Kebel, Dave O’Neal, Ned Davis, John Hamm, Leland Uhley, Jack Viner. Row 4: Jerry Long, Kenny Vernier, Don Rhein, Ralph Weik, Gilbert Malacarne, Bob Dintlemann, Charles Ehr- stein, Raymond Blumberg. Row 5: Wayne Probst, Don Sliment, Bill Wirth, Leon Schaefer, Bill Hammer, Clarence Schuchardt, Stanley Schanter, Arthur Vernier, Clifford Batude. Row 6: Nor¬ man Kaiser, Jerry Lorenz, Don Grosvenor, Don Houston. 97 Row I. Salle Muren, Betty Jo Hiser, Pat Ackerman. Row 2. Inez Yocks, Karen Randle, Jane Allen. ACT t During the 1951-52 school year the Belleville fans were led hy hardwork¬ ing cheerleaders who gave forth peppy, and enthusiastic cheers. Cheering at home and away, the girls provided the nucleus of the Belleville rooters. So hats off to one of the finest cheer- ing groups Belleville High has ever had. cheerleaders The Champion. Lettermen work for a change. Our hero - - - Take off — for football. Batter up! Belleville War Dance. 98 football Football proved to be a topic of triumph during its season. Not onlv did we have an encouraging series of games, but the season was ended with a thrill such has been seldom ex¬ perienced at B.T.H.S., that of defeat¬ ing East Side in the Thanksgiving Day classic by the overwhelming score of 20 - 6 . Hooray — a touchdown! Another one for Paul— Row 1: Larry Simonin, Dale Anna, Bob Rohr, Giles Sinke- witz, Dave Fietsam, Bill Wells, Gary Zbornak, Don McLean, Milton McLean, Leonard Lynch, Dave Peskind. Row 2: Ronnie Cook, Ron Hurd, Russ Erlinger, Bob Mar¬ shall, Warren Paule, Emmett Seifferth, Jan Brechnitz, Roger Glueck, Don Anna, Red Corrington, Dave Lawless, Bob Calhoun. Row 3: John Schoffstall, Larry Watson, Dave Creath, Paul Gramlich, Assistant Coach Lauder, Coach Tabor, Gene Edgar, Gene Eversohl, Ernie Gaido, Dave Barts. Milton McLean Leonard Lynch Dave Lawless Giles Sinkewiz Ronnie Cook Ronnie Hurd Dave Creath Bill Wells Paul Gramlich Gary Zbornak Don McLean Bob Calhoun Red Corrington Dave Fietsam Jan Brechnitz Bob Rohr Larry Simonin Bill Mayr Don Anna Dale Anna Roger Glueck Bob Marshall The Belleville Maroons opened the 1951-52 basketball season under new direction — that of Coach Freeark. De¬ spite a poor season’s record, the Belle¬ ville cagers kept fighting to the very end. Going into the regional tournament, Belleville was given very little notice. But they advanced far ... . beating b.t.h.s, basketball squad the favored East St. Louis Fivers and J then defeating the powerful O’Fallon team, thanks to the painstaking efforts of Coach Freeark and the exceptional team spirit that prevailed all season. Since the majority of the squad were sophomores and juniors, a lot is ex¬ pected of the team next season. Row 1: Roger Glueck, Jim Wilhoit, Gary Zbornak, Ernie Gaido, Tom Zwetschke, Don Webster. Row 2: Bob Muskopf, Kenny Bretsch, Assistant Coach Carter, Coach Freeark, Assistant Coach Budde, Ron¬ nie Rujawitz, Eddie Pelc, Emmett Seifferth. 102 Gary Zbornak, Jim Wilhoit. Emmett Seifferth, Ronnie Rujawitz. Don Webster, Tom Zwetschke. belleville cagers droppin ' ' em in The Man on the Eiffel Tower’ A backbreaker! Belleville ' s Dancing Class Bob Muskopf, Ernie Gaido. Eddie Pelc, Coach Freeark. belleville cagers droppin ' ' em in Mob Scene! The tipoff! team finished its very successful sea¬ son with 7 wins and 3 losses. Kenny Castelli, Bill Mayr, Marshall Riggan, Bob Rohr, Andy Sinkewiz and Giles Sinkewiz were the resented Belleville in Maywood. Ron Goodnick Bob Voelkel Ted Sheske Kenny Castelli Marshall Riggan Bob Calhoun Russ Erlinger Bill Mayr Giles Sinkewiz Bob Rohr Andy Sinkewiz six boys who rep¬ at the state meet 103 112 112 120 127 133 138 145 154 165 Heavyweight What is it? b.t.h.s. wrestling squad Walter Rauth, coach; Ronald Goodnick, Bob Voelkel, Ken Castelli, Marshall Riggan, Bob Calhoun, Russ Erlinger, Bill Mayr, Giles Sinkewitz, Bob Rohr, Andy Sinkewiz; the managers, Nick Pointon and Coach Budde fielded a well- balanced team this season. Play¬ ing with a never-say-die atti¬ tude, the Belleville Nine pro¬ vided the spectators with thrill¬ ing baseball all season. A Hit! b.t.h.s. baseball squad Row 1: Dennis Siedenberger, manager. Row 2: Ron Krause, manager, Barry Biehl, Dave Fietsam, Marvin Langston, Jerry Hoffman, Bob Rohr, Gene Edgar, John Schoffstall, Bob Gaubatz, Jim Wilhoit, Red Corrington, Gary Zbornak, Jim Erwin, man¬ ager. Row 3. Bob Voelkel, Ricky Wagner, Ed Pelc, Warren Paule, Don Taylor, Bill lllenfeldt, Earl Morris, Jim Fickel, Milton Smith, Assistant Coach Freeark, Coach Budde. Gene Edgar, Gary Zbornak, Barry Biehl, Bob Voelkel. Jim Fiekel, Bob Rohr ? Stan Corrington, Jerry Hoffman belleville’s baseball players He’s Out! A Run Scored! Bob Taylor, Ed Pelc, Jim Wilhoit, Bill Illenfeldt. Ricky Wagner, Bob Gaubatz, Warren Paule. hustle on the diamond Slide! A Homer. Sky-Bound!!! The cindermen started the season at Centralia. We had a fairly ex¬ perienced team this year which was well-balanced in both the field and running. The boys were consistent winners and keen competitors. We ended with a successful season. b.t.h.s. track squad Row 7: Bill Griffith, Dick Berger, Marshall Riggan, Bill Wells, Bill Mayr, Eugene Schmidt, Bill Brauer, Richard Mitchell, Whit Courtney, Dave Barts. Row 2. E. J. Veech, Jan Brechnitz, Don McLean, Walter Beatty, Dave Winker, Dick Neblesick, Marvin Vogt, Danny Conklin, Larry Watson, Ed Richards. Row 3: Drew Thurston, Ralph Magin, Charles Wingert, Dale Mundlach, Bill Slaton, Allan Jones, Bob Tieman, Wayne Obst, Ray Ballard, Bill Hanson, Ted Harpstreit, Jr. Row 4: Don Schmidt, Kenneth Volkman, Assistant Coach Tabor, Coach Harpstreit, Assistant Coach Carter. 110 Billy Brauer, Bill Wells, Marshall Riggan, Dave Winker. Bill Slaton, Danny Conklin, Marvin Vogt, Bill Griffith. Richard Mitchell, Dick Berger, Ray Ballard, Whit Courtney. Ed Richards, Richard Nebelsick, Bill Hanson, Larry Watson. Bill Mayr, Jan Brechnitz, Dave Barts, Don McLean 111 -M Row 1: Larry Reeble, Lewis Laughlin, Clay Mollman, Dale Thorne, Jim Needles, Bill Bonville, Bob Crawley, Tom Kaiser, Stonewall Bailey, Dave Baldus, Bill Blankinship, Gerald Botkin. Row 2. Coach Rauth, Dave Peskind, Tim Dailey, Lyle Simons, Ron Hurd, Wayne Weeke, Dick Evans, Don Weihl, George Bowman, Gene Rinck. b.t.h.s tennis squad The tennis team had a most interesting season. Under the direction of its new coach, Mr. Walter Rauth, the hoys have made much progress, and have won several matches. Practice makes perfect” 112 Tim Dailey, David Peskind Lyle Simons, Don Wiehl b.t.h.s tennis squad George Bowman, Dick Evans Wayne Weeke, Ron Hurd sports hilight Ruth Bug football maids Pat Scobbie Shirley Goalby Jo Schuhart football queen Marilyn Liebig [ (] T 3 thru the day A day —IVi hours—be¬ gins at BTHS. The long wait. Como esta usted? Learning to boil water. Planning to blow up the school. Shocked — list of ’52 graduates posted. What makes this tick? That’s a good speech, thru the day A rare sight. Never a dull moment— Getting culture. Center of activity at BTHS. Readin’, Writin’, and Geometry 6. A daily task. Glamour in Assembly. Scenic Assembly. Mr. and Miss Hy News of ’52. Response plus in semi¬ monthly assembly. thru the day I want five chips. At last-food! Dessert time. Sunken garden at noon. Cafeteria kibitzers. Waiting for the bell. Hard work, artists? TB, or not TB, that is the question. thru the day May we take samples? “Holiday for Strings Learning to be domes¬ tic? Up and over. Casey (?) at the bat. Gym, a favorite class. Before the bell the bell! The backers finance the Bellevinois which has recorded our play. Without these backers we would be unable to record the events of our play. Many thanks go to these firms and individuals who have made this record of “Life at B.T.H.S.” possible. backers advertising index Authorized Lock Service 153 Batdorf, W. L. 134 Baechle Cleaning Co. 130 Becherers Jewelry Store 150 Belleville Auto Dealers Association 131 Belleville Banks Association 142 Belleville Casket Co., Inc. 127 Belleville Chapter S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A, Inc. 133 Belleville Daily Advocate 129 Belleville Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. 132 Belleville Glass Company 127 Belleville Laundry Dry Cleaning Co. 149 Belleville News-Democrat 147 Belleville-St. Louis Coach Co., Inc. 154 Bien-Peter 140 Black White Cab Company, Inc. 158 Blankinships 152 Bloomer Amusement Company 138 Bobolink Soda Shop 149 Borman’s Clothing Store 144 Bridges Ward 134 Capitol Restaurant 160 Carroll House 136 Central Engraving Company 123 Christmann Paint Store 139 Dengler, John J. Sons 139 Diehl’s Jewelry Company 127 Doty Upholstering Company 128 Dutch Girl 141 Eagle Foundry Company 160 E-Bee Business Systems, Inc. 148 East Main Service Station 129 Eckert Market 148 Egyptian Stationery Company 134 Eidman, Roy L., Appliance Company 139 Fellner-Ratheim, Inc. 151 Fietsam, Svl, Jeweler 129 Foodland Market 141 Fox-Lincoln Theatres, Inc. 143 Gaerdner Funeral Home 150 Geissler Roofing Company 144 Gentsch Grocery 128 Grossart Sons, Florist 156 Hiken Furniture Company 153 Holtman Meats 124 Home-Brite Company 130 Hotel Belleville 132 Jones Stationery Store 150 Jung Bros. Auto Sales 140 Klamm Florist 139 Knapp Furniture Company 130 Louis Service Station 128 Mank Service Station 156 Miller Wholesale Grocery Company 154 Mr. Dandy Pipe Tobacco Store 137 Mohr Sandwich Shop 132 Moser Food Mart 124 Mueller Furniture Company 124 New Era Oil Company 132 Patrons 145 Peerless Enamel Products Company 124 Peskind’s 156 Premier Stove Company 156 Quality Cleaners 128 Raab Brothers 146 Raetz Bakery 143 Rauth-Peters Hardware Company 153 Rays Restaurant 134 Record Printing Advertising Company 160 Reed, E. C., Painter 126 Rhein Music Company 140 Ries Wall Paper Paint Store 129 Rook’s Confectionery 140 Rosenthal, Dr. Mrs. G. A. 146 Rust Construction Supply Co., Inc. 150 Saeger, Louis C. Candy Company 148 Scheich Service Station 133 Simms Hardware Company 143 St. Clair Ice Co. 137 St. Louis Dairy Company 141 Schickedanz Agency, Inc. 133 Schmidt-Wuller, Inc. 138 Slaughter-Straub Jewelry Company 125 Small ' s 126 Smith Drug Store 146 Spieth Studios 144 Stolze Lumber Company 148 Streck Brothers Meat Company 151 Tisch, Walter P. Monument Works 137 Traube Venetian Blind Co. 138 Twenhoeffel Company 126 Wehrle Jewelry Company 158 Walkohl Drug Company 146 Wiskamp Cleaners 151 Distinction Distinctive ideas in annuals are a prime factor in a successful hook of course service and qualify can not be overlooked ffje sign of the trade mark means - Engraving Service Plus Close Co-operation between Staffand Annual Department, C 1 ENGRAVING VCIUIdi COMPANY CALUMET BUILDING ST. LOU I S . MISSOURI College Annual Builders of America Compliments of MUELLER FURNITURE COMPANY The Home of Quality Furniture for Less 1004 East Main Street Phone 667 Compliments of Peerless Enamel Products Co. John Holtman Manufacturers of ENAMEL PRODUCTS DIES AND METAL STAMPINGS MEATS 1500 West Lincoln Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Main at 20th Street MOSER FOOD MART • 428 East A Street New ownership i: Botts Bros. Open Evenings until 10:00 Phone 247 The House of Diamonds ON THE SQUARE AREA HEADQUARTERS FOR JOSTENS FINE CLASS RINGS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AWARDS ENOS JOHN SLAUGHTER-STRAUB, Inc. Jewelers TWENHOEFEL ' S THE INSURANCE CENTER OF BELLEVILLE 27 Public Square Phone 744 E. C. REED Painting — Redecorating 709 West Cleveland Street Phone 1771 S M A L L’S STORE FOR MEN 110 East Main Street Phone 468 HAMILTON DIEHLS ELGIN WATCHES DIAMONDS JEWELRY 24 East Main Street Phone 886 REGISTERED JEWELER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY WALTHAM BULOVA Congratulations — Graduating Class of 1952 JZelleviUe Qlate Company THIRD AND WASHINGTON STREETS • BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Phone 1837 MIRRORS FURNITURE TOPS AUTO GLASS WINDOW GLASS PLATE GLASS RUSSELL E. BROWN, Prop. Compliments of BELLEVILLE CASKET CO., Inc. Jackson at B Street Belleville, Illinois GENTSCH GROCERY STORE FRESH MEATS AND VEGETABLES 137 Iowa Street Phone 624 MACK DOTY UPHOLSTERING CO. FURNITURE UPHOLSTERING AND SLIPCOVERS 24 iowa 22 Years of Reliable Service Phone 2004 QUALITY CLEANERS $ FURRIERS, Inc. PROMPT pick up and delivery service 405 North Illinois Street Phone 450 BUD LOUIS SERVICE STATION 46th at Main Phone 9496 PHILLIPS 66 GAS AND OIL 128 EAST MAIN SERVICE STATION GREASING — WASHING 724 East Main Street Phone 9541 Syl Jiet$a m JEWELER Lobby Commercial Building — 7 North High Street Phone 175 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS The Wonder Paint R I E S Wall Paper Paint Store 127 West Main Street Phone 430 Again in 1951 Belleville Daily Advocate had a higher net paid circulation than any Belleville paper has ever had. Read — Belleville ' s Home Newspaper BELLEVILLE DAILY ADVOCATE 129 THE HOME-BRITE CO Everything to Brighten the Home 400 North Illinois St. Phone 4466 Wm. L. Rable B A E C H L E E. Nenninger CLEANING CO. 216 Ecst Main Street Phone 540 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS It pays to buy the best It pays to buy at . . . KNAPP FURNITURE CO. Belleville ' s Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable 310-314 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Belleville Automotive Association Members J. C. Auffenberg, Inc. Ford Cars — Trucks H. C. Luehder Motor Sales Oldsmobile 115 East A St. and 1001 S. Illinois St. 13 North Church St. Boeker Motors, Inc. Lincoln-Mercury 201 North High St. Miller Motors, Inc. DeSoto-Plymouth 110 North High St. Belleville Motors Nash 325 West Main St. L. R. McKinley Sons, Inc Chevrolet Cars - Trucks 512 West Main St. Blinn Bros. Auto Electrical Service 404 East Main St. Meyer Bros. Auto Co. Cadillac-Pontiac 335 West Main St. Endres Motor Sales Studebaker 3625 West Main St. Edward Mutto Auto Sales Hudson 517 South Illinois St. Erlinger-Loder, Inc. Packard 1218 West Main St. National Auto Supply Co. Wholesale Distributors 17 North Second St. Oliver C. Joseph, Inc. Dodge-Plymouth 223 West Main St. Wagner Motor Car Co. Buick 21 North Jackson St. Jung Bros. Kaiser - Reo - Willys 600 N. Illinois St. Herman G. Wangelin, Inc. Chrysler-Plymouth 405 East Main St. Mohr ' s Sandwich Shop T-BONE STEAKS FRIED CHICKEN Sandwiches — Soups — Chili Plate Lunches — Home-Made Pies Open 6 A. M. to Midnight Closed on Sundays 12 North First Street Phone 9127 New Era Oil Co. Best Wishes DX Lubricated Gasoline DX Lubricated Oils Firestone Tires and Tubes Hotel Belleville Robert Knowles, Mgr. Phones 177-497 W. A. SCHICKEDANZ AGENCY, Inc. Telephone Belleville 644 Les Scheich Service Station Marathon Products TIRES — BATTERIES — ACCESSORIES We Give Eagle Stamps 100 Lebanon Avenue Phone Belleville 382 The Belleville Chapter of SPEBSQSA, Inc. (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc.) is proud of its contributions to the wel¬ fare of the community and to the en¬ joyment and entertainment of the public and invites Belleville Township High Male Grads and men of all ages to investigate the pleasures of Barbershop Quartet and Chorus Singing. For full particulars regarding Belle¬ ville Chapter activities contact: L. G. Daesch, Secretary 915 Benton Street Belleville, Illinois Phone 4404 133 W. L. Batdorf § Co. Distributors of I - H FLOUR Quality Feed Cr Garden Supplies 126-130 WEST A STREET Egyptian Stationery Co. “Leading Stationers of Southern Illinois STATIONERS OFFICE OUTFITTERS 28 West Main St. Phone 2199 Ray ' s Restaurant BRIDGES 6 WARD DRUGGISTS on the Belleville ' s Most Popular Eating Place Fred W. Bohannon NO. 122 EAST MAIN STREET N BELLEVILLE ILLINOIS Prescriptions a Specialty We Give and Redeem Eagle Stamps 134 Flirting Again Watch it boy! Studying? Gossip Time Pin Up Girls Just Pals The Janitor Oh, that wind! Come on down THE CARROLL HOUSE COIHITUUTIMS THE CARROLL HOUSE 136 MR. DANDY TOBACCO AND PIPE STORE Open Till 9 Every Evening J C. “Joe” Ehri? and Edna Hoadley. Props. 16 W. Main Phone Belleville 9161 BELLEVILLE. ILL. Compliments of St. Clair Ice Co. BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS WALTER P. TISCH Monument Works Graduate Designers in Memorial Art Only Complete Builders and Modern Equipment in Entire District THIRD AT A STREET BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Bloomer Amusement Company REX and RITZ THEATRES BELLEVILLE and Skyview Drive-In Theatre The Best in Entertainment fn Compliments of i Venetian Blind Co J JOHN H. TRAUBE Custom-made Venetian Blinds Repairing, Refinishing, and Laundry Service 26 South 20th Street- Phone 695 SCHM1DT-WULLER, Inc. We Give and Redeem EAGLE STAMPS 113 East Main Street 138 ZENITH RADIOS AND TELEVISION Clock Radios Portables Radios — Phonographs Roy L. Eidman Appliance Co. 221 E. Main Street — Phone 196 Compliments of Klamm Florist FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Member of Telegraph Florists Compliments of John J. Dengler Sons Inc. Appliances — Sporting Goods Hardware Phone 394 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 306 - 308 West Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILLINO IS GLASS PAINT WALL PAPER CHRISTMAN’S PAINT WALL PAPER STORE Belleville, Illinois 19 North Illinois Street KAISER-FRAZER WILLYS OVERLAND REO TRUCKS Authorized Dealer JUNG BROS. AUTO SALES Used Cars Bought, Sold and Traded 600 North Illinois Street Phone 408 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS R H E I N ' S The complete Television, Appliance and Piano Center Wm. Knabe, Hardman Grand Pianos PHILCO TELEVISION MOTOROLA TELEVISION SYLVANIA TELEVISION Three Floors Full of Merchandise Your Old Piano in Trade Budget Terms 12 to 18 Months W. L. Rhein Co. 124 East Main Phone 999 BIEN S PETER Dealers In READY- MIXED CONCRETE Lime, Sand, Cement, Plaster, Sewer Pipe, and Firebrick 16th and I. C. Tracks Phone 2031 140 R O O K’S Confections § Notions 9844 West Main Street Phone: Express 2652 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Herb Kaufmann ' s FOOD LAND MARKET GROCERIES — VEGETABLES — MEATS 1119 East Main Street Serving Belleville with Grade A Products St, Louis Dairy Company Belleville Branch Phone 2480 Compliments of THE DUTCH GIRL A. C. Fischer and Sons 2100 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 141 Congratulations and Best Wishes to AM the Graduates of the 1952 Class from the OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, and STAFFS BELLEVILLE NATIONAL BANK BELLEVILLE SAVINGS BANK FIRST NATIONAL BANK ST. CLAIR NATIONAL BANK Belleville, Illinois RAETZ BAKERY You ' v e tried the rest — now, for your health ' s sake . . . eat the best 1111 Scheel Street Belleville, Illinois Simms Hardware Co. Paints — Plumbing Supplies — Garden Tools 4516 West Main Street Phone 4367 Enjoy your favorite movies at the LINCOLN THEATER ILLINOIS THEATER SCHOOL DAYS ARE HAPPY DAYS! Remember them with Photographs made by S P I E T H STUDIOS 22 North Poplar Street Centralia, Illinois Congratulations To the Class of ' 52 from the entire personnel at 107-109 West Main Street Satisfaction Always Since 1905 G E I S S L ER Roofing Co., Inc We apply or repair any kind of roof anywhere • Built-up Asphalt • Tar and Gravel • Asbestos—Slate—Tile • Siding — Insulation BELLEVILLE 335 606 South First Street 144 Where do freshmen register? bellevinois patrons Signal Hill Dry Cleaners Joe Fischer Whiteys Market Boeving’s Barber and Beauty Kohl’s Sweet Shop Lloyd G. Saeger Tinney’s Shoe Repair Finally made it III Quality Farm Equipment Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Seger Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cress Shop Eden Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Keim Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Corell Gary Semmelroth ’62 145 R A A B BROS. TUCK-POINTING Henry Raab Phone 2836-J Joseph Raab Phone 1707-R Compliments of Dr. and Mrs. G. A Rosenthal HAROLD SMITH, Druggist In Business for Your Health We Give Eagle Stamps 1323 West Main St. Phone 1194 WALKOHL DRUG CO. E. C. Schifferdecker, Owner Three Registered and Graduated Pharmacists 28 East Main Street Phone 2230 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 146 Favorite Newspaper of Most Belleville Families . 2 2 Belleville News-Democrat S t i6ti46ect f Z55 % Delivered daily to five out of every seven homes STOLZE LUMBER COMPANY A Complete Building Material Service 600 South Illinois St. Robert M. Phillips, Mgr. Phone 75 ECKERTS SUPER ROADSIDE MARKET COUNTRY MEATS QUALITY FARM PRODUCTS 3 Miles South of Belleville on Route 13 E-BEE BUSINESS SYSTEMS COMPANY Serving America with Quality Office and School Supplies TYPEWRITER SALES AND SERVICE ALL MAKES 23 West Lincoln at First Phone 1084 LOUIS C. SAEGER $ SON Candies — Novelties ESTABLISHED 1925 — 26 YEARS IN BUSINESS 401 Walnut Street Phone 155 j obolink serves phick rich malts o-made pies candies pecial snacks dinners Bobolink Soda Shop Mike Niklich, Proprietor 18 West Main Congratulations to the Bellevinois Staff Belleville Laundry § Dry Cleaning Co. 2301 West Main Street Phone 37 or 38 For your clothes to look their very best use our excellent Laundry and Dry Cleaning facilities Cash and Carry Laundry and Dry Cleaning 305 West Main Street 303 East Main Street 1010 East Main Street 9505 West Main Street 329 North Illinois Street Phone 870 Phone 238 Phone 96 Phone Express 3287 Phone 96 QUALITY WORK — CONVENIENT and ECONOMICAL SERVICE JONES STATIONERY STORE Serving you with a complete line of School Supplies — Office Supplies — Wrapping Materials Cards for all occasions — Novelties 125 East Main Street. Belleville, Illinois Compliments of PETE GAERDNER FUNERAL HOME RUST CONTRACTING S SUPPLY CO., Inc. 22 North Tenth Street 150 Phone 3260 S t r e c k Bros, SUPERIOR BRAND MEAT PRODUCTS NONE BETTER Phone 2450 Wtskamp Cleaning Dyeing All Particular People Call Us Phone 33 108 South Jackson Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Dependable Performance . . . A S you embark upon your journey through life, to undertake the duties of your chosen occupation, success depends upon the performance with which you execute these duties. The American way of life has always been attributed to depend¬ able performance, by its discoverers, explorers, and generation after generation of its settlers. We stand in peril today of losing that way of life . . . because dependable performance is gradually being replaced by a premium on incapability, dishonesty, and ignorance. As each successive graduating class has faced its challenge, so do vou today . . . the challenge of Dependable Performance . . . the foundation of America. B. T. H. S. GIRLS LOADS OF STYLE AT DOWN-TO- EARTH PRICES IN mini and SHOES 128 EAST MAIN ST • BELLEVILLE and Throughout Illinois AUTHORIZED LOCK SERVICE Art Gross, Prop. LOCK REPAIRS — KEYS CUT 504 East Main Street Phone 2233 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 1952 Graduating Class from Rauth-Peters Hardware HIKEN FURNITURE CO. Established since 1922 217-219-221 West Main Street Phone 1582 153 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Congratulations . ♦ . and best wishes to all the graduates of the 1952 class from the officials and em¬ ployees of . . . Belleville-St. Louis Coach Co. PHONE 3700 FOR CHARTERED SERVICE Plee-Zing Food Products meet euery table demand ” —at your Independent Grocer Miller Wholesale Grocery Co. 101 South High Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS calendar SEPTEMBER 6 School opens. Students quit summer jobs. No more work for the winter! 7 Don Traube slightly embarrassed to find he’s the only boy among 26 girls in office occupation s class. 8 Much needed rest after two hectic days of school. 9 Seniors go to church and pray for not much work and good grades. 10 Staff meeting. Only $600 in debt. Blue Monday — rain. 11 Jr. College Lounge off limits for Bellevinois Staff — thanks to Miss Bell. 13 Pep Rally — Bonfire. Parade. Staff sold popcorn, donuts and coffee. Team gave ' a cheer. Niklich burned popcorn. 14 Maroons take Roosevelt Rough Riders for a ride — 38-13. 15 Staff room painted. Staff members decide to throw away peroxide and use yellow paint on their hair in¬ stead. Is it from painting the ceiling that Shirley Pfeiffer acquired that strained neck? 17 BTHS girls anxiously looking for new coach — Freeark. 18 Still looking — freshman, sophomore pictures. Margie Maas expresses the hope that Miss Farmer won’t grade on “grammatical destruction.” 19 Chemistry class — odors - - - Bill Mayr sits on moth in Civics. 21 Quincy — there-Maroons drown out Devils — 13-6. Rubinoff concert inspires students — decide to spend 75c and get out of class. First club meetings. 24 What has the counting of nails in Ron Schrauth’s desk got to do with the study of Canada? Ask Miss Bell s 5th hr. World Geography class. 25 Marilyn Werner hits Miss Wheeler on head with tennis ball — then mys¬ teriously disappears. 26 Marilyn back in gym class. No hard feelings, only a hard head, I guess. 27 Miss Ream decides to fill position of assistant basketball coach. 28 Cleveland here. Walloped by Ma¬ roons — 19-0! OCTOBER 2 Senior pictures. Jim Breitweiser ex¬ claims, “Who would want to look at 12 pictures of me? Ask Joan Lentz! 4 Assembly. Annual speech. Pete won¬ ders how to end Sally — shoot her!! 5 Wood River Oilers here. Well oiled by Maroons — 34-13. Club meetings. 8 Staff room mouse appears — then dis¬ appears. A squeak is heard in the dark room. 10 Freshman plays — Freshman begin making money early — three plays at one time — fine job, kids. 11 Day off!!! Long-awaited vacation after hectic month of school. 12 Another day off!! Maroons maul Pana Panthers — 16-0. Team and rooters have a gay time in Vandalia — fight, shopping spree. Where did you get that tie, Gus? 15 Senior proofs arrive. Everyone very discouraged when they see what they look like to others. 17 Pinkerton says some people try to get out of paying taxes by saying they have 20 children when they only have 10. Hmmm. 18 Students enjoy holiday while Cross, Freidli, Hall, jossem are away. Maga¬ zine assembly. 19 Cathedral here. Mauled by Maroons and Gary Zbornak’s educated toe. Clubs 5 th hour. 21 Blizzard today. 22 Mr. Cross snowed under with work catching up with people who skipped Thursday and Friday. 25 Granite City here. Maroons chalk up 7th win. Defeat Granite 28-0. 30 Senior test. All bemoan fact. School is full of first-class idiots. 31 Notice any goblins running around —or were they only Seniors out Hall¬ o-weening? C Continued on Page 157) Mank Service Station Your Friendly STANDARD DEALER 3rd at West Main Street PESKIND’S The Fashion Shop of Belleville 116 East Main Street G. W. Grossart Sons BONDED TELEGRAPH FLORISTS We Give Eagle Stamps Phone 367 717 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Premier Stove Co. Makers of World Famous Premier Stoves 100 South 16th Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS calendar NOVEMBER 2 Collinsville here. No joy at BTHS— Maroons lose 12-6. Club period. Football queen candidates nominated. 5 Tim Daley buries Shirley Goalby’s books in popcorn can. Did your pop¬ corn taste different? 6 No school. Snowed under. Seems funny everyone made it to all the parties — but you know those buses. 7 Snow again. Just couldn’t quite get to school. 9 Alton comes here and snows under the Maroons 12-6. 12 Mr. D. Edwards gives definition of cake — stabilized fluff. 15 “Four Bottles of Whiskey’’ recited in Miss Stenger’s English class. Never a dull moment. 16 Operetta — “The Golden Trail — gave audience a fine evening of en¬ tertainment, as the hero and villains fought it out. 21 Hobo Day. Assembly and exciting parade to square. BTHS prepares for big game with eggs and tomatoes, etc. Wally Reissen proves to be a generous pal. 22 Thanksgiving Day. Maroons at Par¬ son’s Field. We carried off Victory Bell by defeating Flyers 20-6. Mari¬ lyn Liebig crowned queen at BTHS Victory Dance. Everyone celebrates over victory — until the wee hours of morning. 26 A birthday party in the Staff Room. It seems that everyone became ill except Shirley Pfeiffer. 27 Basketball. Nashville here. Maroons lose. % 28 Assembly on Narcotics. Students be¬ gin to look for dope peddlers at BTHS. 29 Some joker put limburger cheese on the radiators in W. W. Hall’s class. Smell was terrific. The class won¬ dered if he had a cold since he didn’t seem to smell anything. 30 Pinckneyville there. Maroons lose. It was a nice trip anyhow. DECEMBER 3 Blue Monday. Limburger again used in Hall’s class. You’ll have to try again, Haentzler. 4 Jerseyville here. We lost. 5 Little Theatre Play in assembly- Audi¬ ence well entertained with “Some¬ one for Bunny.’’ 6 Mr. D. Edw ards informs Ken Cas- telli that Seniors are no longer ex¬ pected to studv since they know it all. 10 Main product of Alaska? “Ice chor¬ used W. W.’s civics class. 13 Mr. Tabor tells his “Flv” story again. 14 “Cheaper by the Dozen’’ staged by sophomores. 17 Miss Farmer reminisces about her old brass “Gas Buick. 18 Question brought up in Civics class: Is citizenship in two countries called bigamy? 19 Donna Lowe “The Charleston Girl did her act for Spanish class today. Wow! 20 Xmas assemblv. Gramlich models Hessler’s Xmas present. Was her face red! 21 Students enjoy parties all day. Five little angels — Daley, Peskind, Pop- kess, Riggan, and Wells, go caroling in Library 4a. Student Council Xmas Dance. Everyone enjoyed Santa. JANUARY 1 Do you have a headache? 3 Students struggle back to school after a wonderful vacation. 4 Basketball at Edwardsville. Macbeth’s Witches confer in Miss Ream’s classes. 7 Boycotts, Girlcotts, and Apricots dis¬ cussed in Civics class. 10 Won’t Don Mappes ever learn? He fell off his chair in typing class twice today. 11 Alton came to visit Maroons — went away happy. 14 Everyone happy — Dutch Girl re¬ opens. 16 Mr. Tabor! Again? One of these days that “Fly’’ will have to get over to the other side of the room. 18 Final exams start!!! Maroons enter¬ tained Collinsville — you know — just another game! (Continued on Page 158) Best of Luck to the Class of 1952 WEHRLE 6 SON Jewelers at 16 East Main Street since 1859 calendar 21 Senior girls took on some Junior girls in a game of basketball. What a game —who won—Seniors, natch. Mr. Free- ark had better look into this score— 46-6. 22 Finals. Believe it or not—our Cagers won a game against Hillsboro—54-50. 23 Finals, mid-year. Grads feel a little sad. Strange as it may seem, they miss the place. 25 Donkey Basketball Game. Senior girls and boys vs. the donkeys. Seems strange, but the donkeys won. It was fun, but, oh my chin! 26 Final grades sent out. Familiar story —“I just can’t understand how I got that low grade.” 28 Registration for Freshman and Sopho¬ mores. Mr. Hexter warns that no boy is to be in Foods Class — and it was such a nice course, too. 29 Registration for Juniors and Seniors. Early bird Juniors arrive at 1:30 A.M. to register. What’s this going to lead to? 30 First day of new semester. Again we have locker trouble, confused fresh¬ man and all that goes with it. Mr. Edwards is a little discouraged at see¬ ing mask of smiling faces again in chemistry. 31 Lucky Senior 8’s dismissed from 6th hour study. They hold study hall at the “Girl.” FEBRUARY 1 2 4 7 8 Another basketball game—nuff said. Seniors discuss nudist colonies in So¬ ciology. Quite a few decide the course might prove to be interesting after all. Students resent 9c chips, so bring their own lunch to school. This infla¬ tion! Flu epidemic hits school. Seems like everyone is getting sick. East St. Louis here — need we tell who won. Another sock pulling show by Dehner. Lee Eilering, Sec ' y-Treas. Gus. Pflugmacher, Pres. BLACK S WHITE CAB CO., Inc. It ' s good judgment to ride a Black White Phone 100 158 calendar 12 No school. Everyone gives a silent prayer in memory of Honest Abe. 14 Happy Valentines Day. 15 Little Theatre Play —“Stage Door.” 18 The “Mutt” is adopted by BTHS Spends all day touring English classes. 19 Mutt settled down in Hansleben’s room for a nice long sleep. 22 Will wonders never cease — a whole holiday. Even though George Wash¬ ington could never tell a lie some Seniors can. 25 Miss Bell loves her class so much she fixes the door so they can’t get out. 27 All students decide to give up school for Lent. 29 Cathedral here. Belleville retains city championship by defeating the Cru¬ saders. MARCH 3 Maroons again host to Regional Bas¬ ketball Tournament. 4 Belleville Maroons down Flyers 48- 45 in opening game of Regional Bas¬ ketball Tournament!!! 5 Manring commits unforgiveable sin —burns the popcorn. 6 Belleville Maroons defeat O’Fallon in overtime. 7 Club period. Maroons meet Waterloo in final game. We lost the game— and the egg fight! 10 Jo Schuhart lectures to 2nd hour Chemistrv class twentv-five minutes J J on subject she knows absolutely noth ing about. ' 11 Students must stay out of sunken garden. No grass must grow under our feet. 12 Miss Kindred has her 3rd hour Eng¬ lish class listening to the newspaper. Interesting. 14 Assembly. National Honor Society members of ’52 class introduced. 17 St. Patrick’s Day. Everyone wears freshman colors — GREEN. 18 Is yawning contagious? Everyone seems to be doing it. 20 Spring is sprung. The grass is riz, I wonder where warm weather is. APRIL 2 How did Jo Ann Voyles happen to get gum in her hair at play practice? Ask Dave Creath. 4 Miss Farmer wants to build a house —just slap some boards together and there it is. Just think of the fun! 11 No School. Good Friday vacation be¬ gins. 13 Easter is here—and all the eggs are cracked! 14 No school. Easter Monday. 15 Back to school after a wonderful Easter vacation. Miss Bell comes back with an engagement ring. 25 Senior Play —“The Man Who Came to Dinner.” Everyone was greatly en¬ tertained. 28 Question brought up for debate in sociology class—is Hadacol a fad? 30 Milton McLean says people have only one nose. Amazing what one nose. Amazing what one learns at BTHS! MAY 6 Lvle Simons asserted he didn’t make his book report by reading a comic book — he looked at the pictures. 7 The Choir under the direction of Miss Hope Baer, presented the an¬ nual Music Festival. Very well done. 8 It is rumored that the Juniors think they can surpass our Junior Jam. Ha! Ha! Who are they trying to kid! 12 Don’t feel bad, freshman. Seniors can’t spell either. They spell pants, yy panee. 19 Where should one’s eyes be when driving: on the road or in one’s head? JUNE 1 Seniors go to church again. Final plea for mercy through the coming week. 2 Blue Monday — not because it’s wash day. Too much week-end. 8 Underclassmen follow senior advice —churches getting quite crowded. 12 Seniors entertained by juniors at an¬ nual prom. Hmmm!! What a dance. 13 Graduation on Friday the 13th. Sighs and sobs. The curtain comes down on another vear at BTHS. J 14 Rejuvenation starts. Capitol Restaurant BELLEVILLE ' S FINEST RESTAURANT GEORGE J. REISSEN, Proprietor 24 Public Square BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS EAGLE FOUNDRY CO. Again .... the 1952 Bellevinois was printed, covered and bound with great care and considerable pride by the .... Becord Advesitilitia Oompang 115 SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 160