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

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1963 volume:

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Come on, you old grads m ET? r‘:r - !? ■ ' join uiith us youny lads n r 5ss tr-3 : - w ' .% ; 3 p$ R«Sr £pi iMVv-r ••; ; - vV: 38S 4 2 . • .� r V Gary Gasawski practices for a delivery of Julius Caesar ' s speech before his sopho¬ more English class. Since writing of themes is emphasized in junior and senior English classes, Nancy Holeman works diligently to hand in her work on time. The basic skills of English are The most vital subject in each students curriculum is English because it helps him to learn his other subjects. Proof of its importance is the four year prerequisite to graduation. The English course has two divisions: litera¬ ture and grammar. In English classes the student is taught the spelling, usage, and meaning of words, how to express ideas in speaking and writing, and how to read and derive enjoyment from literary works. To help students build their vocabularies, and to teach them composition skill, teachers require them to write numerous themes. In marking w ' ritten work, the instructor strives not just to give grades, but also to point out e rrors so thev can be corrected. In the Reading Cl:nic, Miss McCann checks Linda Keller’s eyes and Dwain Steppig practices speed reading. Careful listening is also stressed in English classes. Here Mr. Saun¬ ders begins playing a recording of Macbeth for his English class. Mary Corneliussen waits to consult him on her theme about the play. Ken Greenlee illustrates the fine points of speaking. daily stressed in class. The wide range of literature studied gives the stu¬ dent new outlooks and ideas. Outside of class, stu¬ dents read library books and then are required to express thoughtful opinions on the reading matter in the book reports which are required each year. To go beyond his own limited horizons, it is important for each student to enter the world of literature. It is also necessary for the students to be acquainted with the growth of literature and with its authors. This valu¬ able information can be used by the student in the future when he seeks to evaluate his reading material. I he reading of books is important, for it introduces the student to culture and richer enjoyment of life. Dan Daubach, Mel Trotier, lee Ann French, and Ruth Meng discuss the techniques of debating before they take part in a tournament. Using the new French film-and-text course, Mr. Stover helps Nancy Greenwood and Randy Birdsell to improve their accents. French students use the language laboratory. Students of a second-year honors French class made masks showing various characters of Jean de la Fon- tains ' s fable, Le Corbeau et e Renard. Showing the masks are, Michelle Fass, Patty Whitsell, Leslie Brooks, Linda O’Neill, and Cheryl Engler. Foreign language study is the key to the under¬ standing of people of other countries. It also helps us to better understand the grammar and usage of our own language. A main goal of learning other languages is to establish an over all cultural and social bond with other peoples by studying the structure of the language and reading the literature of the people. In the modern study of languages, more and more emphasis is being placed upon the spoken word. Government grants are given to individual schools so that they can establish language laboratories. This vear, a modified lab is in use for the first time at BlHS. About one hundred and forty first-year French students are using it. Through regular use of new lip-synchronized color films, tapes, texts, and oral drills, students gain an over all, natural contact with the language. By seeing films of real-life situa¬ tions and by learning what is said in these situations, the students learn to speak French in the same way they learned to speak English, by hearing it. French, German, and Spanish are the modem languages taught at B.T.H.S. Now the student may take four years of his chosen language. If the student choses to do this, upon completidon of high school he will have basic knowledge of the language. Should he visit the country sp eaking the language he studied in high school, chances are good that he will be able to converse with its people. I lowever, being able to speak a language is not the only value of foreign language study. The stu¬ dent is also taught to read and a new and rich literature is opened to him. The student can read foreign books with the meaning intact and little lost in translation. Latin can also be taken for four years. However, the goals of studying Latin are not the same as those of studying a modern language. Because Latin is no longer spoken, all emphasis is placed on reading. The Latin student learns to dissect sentences and to ferret out their meanings. He reads works of Julius Caesar, Cicero, Ovid, and Virgil, and learns about the Roman civilization and about its influence on our lives. Larry Burro decorates the Spanish room by hanging a travel poster. Spanish, German, and Latin are taught here. Senior Shelia Barber, dressed as a Roman patrician, explains Roman customs to a freshman Latin class. Students learn about Mr. Gilligan, with the aid of graph, explains the function of supply and demand to an economics class. Miss Payne, assistant librarian, helps Jim Clemons, Nancy Bott, Judy McCann, Frank Rogers (seated) and Margo McKinley use the conference library for magazine reports. The student who has a wide knowledge of social studies is an informed, alert student. I Ie is aware of the world around him. The learning of social studies provides the student with an understanding of man and his environment. He learns of man in his various stages of progress from earliest to modern man. His study goes back to the very roots of society, to the ancient civilizations and their way of life. Through his quest for facts, the student learns that the past is not emphasized for its own sake, but as a key to the future. 1 hrough geography, he discovers the physical characteristics of the world and inquires about the earth as a home of man. I Ie is informed of mans advancement, through both the mistakes and the improvements of the past as he studies world and American historv. Civics students, Janet Heskett and Phil Holeman, learn about our great country ' s history in viewing the flag of the United States of America. man ' s past and present. I listory teaches him about the lives of men and women and gives him an understanding of current affairs. As he learns of past events, he gains a better knowledge of his own age. This comprehension is furthered by the study of international relations. The association between nations, their differences and agreements, and their alliances and treaties are ex¬ plored through this course. Through economics, which is the science of wealth, production, and dis¬ tribution, and sociology, the study of man’s human relationship, the student learns of the various sys¬ tems which operate in society. Another system about which the student learns is the governmental foun dation of societies. By thoroughly exploring the social studies field, he realizes that knowledge creates understanding. •V- Giving a report to a geography class on the island of Hawaii, Carole Brewer shows a product of the new state as she holds a pineapple-embossed monkey pod plate. Holding a copy of the Declaration of Independence, Mr. Turner tells his class of its background. Jim Thomas and Jane experiment with the family of elements. Ruhmann Halogen John Matthews and Kathy McSherry study the structure of flowers. Biology uses many of these models. 24 Our science program includes up-to-date equipment, text books, and teaching procedures. The department offers courses in general science, geography, physiography, biology, physics, and chemistry. Biology includes plant and animal study. Visual aids and diagrams guide the students in their study. Our world potentials are given a realistic study in the physics labs. Students learn about gravity, motion, weight, and force. For the first year B1 FIS has a course in physics with teaching procedure recommended by Massachusetts Institute of Tech¬ nology. Chemistry introduces the student to the elements of the earth and the how and “why of life. Modern methods and inquiring students keep our science department in pace with progress. Mr. Massey impresses upon his students the importance and usefulness of the periodic tcble throughout their study of chemistry. Science seeks, experiments, discovers, teaches. Fred Schwarz, a member of the Physical Science Study Committee class, is learning about wave lengths through experiments with a “slinky.” r ' mon 0 y , ' colc e u 0 |ti l ,he M ° ' h Dep0r ' men, ' ‘he us. of the slide role. The slid, role hos become extremely useful Math develops a foundation of reasoning. Sherrie Anno ge ' s advice from Mr. Tabor in working a geometry problem. 26 Math develops reasoning and logic and is being stressed more each day. BTHS keeps in pace by offering its students an advanced course which in¬ cludes a combined study of plane and solid geometry and junior math. By graduation a student enrolled in this course should have two semesters of college- level math. Every spring B1 US participates in the Mathe¬ matics Field Day held in Carbondale. Each class, freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior, is permitted five contestants chosen by a competitive exam. Belle¬ ville also takes part in the test sponsored by the Mathematics Association of America. Judy Kimmel, John Major, and Bob Muehlhauser work a problem in junior math. James Probst puts the finishing touches on his tractor which he began working on in February of 1962. Shop students assemble, create, construct. Bob Pelc and Toby Loikin work at a drafting board in a mechanical drawing class. Many students enrolled in this course intend to become draftsmen. Industrial education classes train students for vo¬ cations in today’s mechanized world. Electrical en¬ gineering, drafting, mechanical drawing, and wood shop are among the courses offered in this field of study. Many of the class projects were displayed in Carbondale at the Industrial Education Exhibits in May. The tractor built by James Probst in an engineering class was among these. Besides vocational training, students learn many skills requiring precise¬ ness and intricate detail. George Casey assembles the framework of a 1902 Oldsmobile. Agriculture prepares students for the future. Students enrolled in vocational agriculture receive actual experience in farming. During the course of a school year, they learn the proper methods of feeding and handling livestock, raising crops, and keeping farm records. Still another important fea¬ ture of the course is shop work where students work on special projects. Suburban agriculture students are, for the most part, city dwellers. This course is specifically de¬ signed to acquaint them with the agriculture of the area in which they live as well as that of other regions. They receive instruction in landscaping, crop-raising, and other subjects important to a modern suburban. Preparing greens at the demonstration table are Brenda Franke, Barbara Hackbarth, and Jo Ann Green. Homemaking offers instructions in basic skills. Busily sorting silverware are Kathy Dohrman and Pat Paul. The whirr of sewing machines and the clatter of pots and pans are traditional sounds in the home¬ making department. Comfortably situated in a modern apartment in the Main Building, the department strives to teach the students the newest aspects of homemaking. Students are instructed in family relations and the basic cooking and sewing skills. They are taught the proper methods of serving the many foods they prepare, the use of various furnishings and equip¬ ment, and the importance of etiquette and poise as young homemakers. Sandra Ehret admires a jumper she made in her homemaking class. The process of bookkeeping is explained by Mr. Pfingsten as he demonstrates the correct procedure to follow when filling in a ledger with credit, deposits, and withdrawals. Students learn skills for use in business Students may enroll in many classes to learn about business. Some students take a business course, such as personal typing, for their own use or as preparation for college themes. Others may follow a business pro gram throughout the entire four years of high school. These students may use their background to lead a business career as a bookkeeper, secretary, or typist. First year clerical students are offered a general business course as an introduction to the field of study. Then as sophomores, they may take typing, bookkeeping, or business arithmetic. Junior pupils learn shorthand in which they are taught to write transcripts. T hey may continue their business pro¬ gram by studying advanced typing and bookkeeping in preparation for their final year. Donna Pollock and Con nie Nuetzel, future sec¬ retaries, work up totals on the adding machine. 30 Mrs. Henkel helps a stu¬ dent with a tabulation problem in a second year typing class. Budding secretaries employ clerical arts. G urses in clerical practice, office occupations, and secretarial practice are available to seniors. In these classes, polish is added to the skills learn ed in the previous years. Clerical practice and secretarial practice give the students the training necessary for a clerical position. The seniors learn the i mportance and operation of business ma¬ chines, such as the comptometer and adding ma¬ chine, in office occupations class. Many of the students find after-school jobs as a result of both their efforts and the efforts of the school. Two other courses are offered for seniors — business law and consumers’ economics. In office occupations, Paula Hopper shows her skill in filing records. 31 Paul Berowskj, Charles Ross, Dave Creek, and Jim Gallo practice their quar¬ tet for the solo and en¬ semble contest. Music rings out when these groups perform. There are two divisions in the music opportunities offered to students at BTHS. These are vocal and instrumental. The vocal department consists of the Concert Choir, the Reserve Choir, the Sophomore Choir, and numerous choruses. The Concert Choir is open to students with good vocal ability from the three upper classes. The Reserve Choir and the Sophomore Choir are for students who wish to train for the Concert Choir. I he instrumental department of the school con¬ sists of the Reserve Band, the Concert Band, the Marching Band, and the Orchestra. The Reserve Band is for freshmen only, while the other three groups are open to any students in the other three classes. These four sophomores blend their voices while they sing in class. 32 Pat Hickman, Keith Freeman, Kathy Har¬ din, and Alan Holt discuss their art projects. Students learn that art has a language all its own. In the art courses given at BTIIS, there are many opportunities offered to those students who wish to make art their future career. These specialized courses are ceramics, interior decorating, and com¬ mercial art. In commercial art, the students learn the basic rules of art as used in the field of adver¬ tising. The students become acquainted with room planning in interior decorating, and learn to use design and color schemes to the best advantage. The jewelry course teaches them how to make attractive pins, bracelets, and cuff-links, and they also learn the art of polishing and cleaning jewelry. For the enjoyment of the entire school, the art de¬ partment displays some of its work in the halls of the cafeteria building. Traveling exhibits of chil¬ drens and university art are also displayed by the art department. Sylvia Janosky puts the finishing touches on her sculpture- picture of a violin. 33 34 John Lewis, who took drivers’ ed lost summer, uses this practical training every day. Auto safety and care of our bodies are studied. In health classes, which count as a quarter of physical education, freshmen learn about the human body. By using many helpful educational films and oral reports in addition to regular class work, students find new outlooks on todays health problems. Under the instruction of Mr. Frala, sophomores learn about safe driving habits. Many students also take the summer course which involves behind the wheel experience. Boys successfully completing this course find that their parents can often get lower insurance rates than can other families with teen-age male drivers. Mrs. Boyd uses a model of the human torso to aid In expla ' ning the function, position, and size of the liver to a freshman health class. Extra reports are regularly given by students in health classes. Here Young Lee makes use of a chart while reporting on sports safety. When the weather is warm physical education classes are held outdoors. Rob Allison, a junior, plays tennis during his gym period. Dancing does much to help one gain muscle control and grace. These girls are enrolled in one of the modern dance classes. P. E. classes give students vital exercise. If students were asked, What class do all fresh¬ men, sophomores, and juniors at BTHS have in common?” the logical reply would be physical edu¬ cation. In gym classes, the teachers enforce the rules of sportmanship and leadership. Lower class- men learn the meaning of class priority, as juniors are given first choice in activities and teammates. During the winter, students take part in indoor sports and calisthenics. As spring arrives on campus, many students find themselves outdoors, engaged in archery, in playing tennis or baseball, or in hiking around the cinder track, perhaps preparing themselves for one of the current fads — hiking fifty miles. When a gym period begins, girls know they have only ten minutes to dress. They change clothes rapidly, hurrying to be on time for roll check. Although study hall is for studying, Annette Mallett and Sharon Stoeber take time out to engage in a conver¬ sation. The library and study halls provide a place to study The library makes an important contribution to the success of every student. In the library, he can find a vast assortment of books, newspapers, pamphlets, and magazines to aid him in his studies. Three librarians and numerous student assistants are ready and willing to help him locate the materials he needs. There are about 17,000 books in the library, but the students reading material is not limited to only these books; copies of 87 different magazines are also available to him. The circulation of the library averages 300 volumes each day. In order to do well in his school work, the student must spend time studying outside of class. The time he spends in study hall gives him an opportunity to do some of this work at school. If he is involved in no extra activities, the student is in study hall one and one-half hours each day. Much of his home¬ work can be finished in study hall, if he uses the time wisely. Freshmen Kathy Wilson and Marva Scaiefe have research they must do in the library. 36 Final exams bring the semester to a close. Exams are the culmination of an entire semester of work. Students work industriously to re learn all they have forgotten; teachers worry about getting tests graded and about having semester grades in the office on time. Everyone seems to be pressed for time. Immediately before exams, the library is crowded. As the occupants study, an aura of concentration and seriousness fills the room. In the classrooms, teachers and students are reviewing the courses, in preparation for the tests. At exam time, most students fall into one of three groups. Some students are calm because they are al¬ ready well prepared. The majority of students fall into the second group; they must study frantically at the last moment. The unconcerned students are in the third group. They do not care enough about their grades to worry about exams. Finally exams are over. A few students have ex¬ celled, most have passed, and some have failed, but all are happy to be done with exams and to return to routine. Mike Long, Janet Beatty, and Jim Isselhardt anxiously scan exam grades. Bill Albert, like all other students, finds semester exams the final test of knowledge. Concentration and hard work pay off. v 1 QUIET! ! EXAMS IN 2 SESSION It licj 1962-1963 Student Council has an active year The members of the Student Council, elected by their fellow classmates each spring, started the social life this year by sponsoring the Football Frolic, held after the first football game. Other activities included the Coke Party to welcome new r students, the maga¬ zine drive, to boost the individual class treasuries, and the drive to collect money for our Korean foster child, Kyui Sook. They also chartered busses to out-of-town games, planned 1 lobo Day festivities, added sparkle to the students’ lives at the Christmas Dance, pre¬ sented College Night, relieved exam tension at the All-School Party, and joined forces with the Future Farmers for the Buckboard Bounce in May. The officers for the 1962-63 year were: Row Marilyn McCann, treasurer; Marsha Best, corresponding secretary. Row 2: Barbara Glock, recording secretary; Chris Baltz, chaplain. Row 3. Roger Mueller, president; Dave Englebretson, vice-president; and Jim Goodwin, parliamentarian. 40 Mr. and Mrs. Jones purchase magazine subscriptions from Gail and Brenda Spirtas, senior class salesmen in the annual magazine drive. Council member Sarah Beekman posts a week s events on the Activity Board in the cafeteria lobby. 41 Working on the activities section are: Row 1. Vicki Milkert, Barbara Muehlhauser, Bobbie Ferrell, and Pat Buecher. Row 2: Tim Parker, Cathy Klein, Beatrice Peter, Sue Engler, Babs Cooper, Sandy Mueller, and Gail Spirtas. Editor-in-chief, Marilyn McCann, considers the progress of the staff during the year. Staff publishes yearbook. Serving as photographers this year were Terry Allen, junior, ond Mahlon Hillard, senior, backed up by Ron Loeffler and Stephen Frasheur, sopho¬ more apprentices. 42 Looking over layouts are: Row 1: Sallie McCaffree, Jo Ellen Roodhouse, Ann Bosworth. Row 2: Linda Weihl, Sherry Pierce, and Sarah Beekman. Life at BTHS is recorded by staff. During the past school year the twenty-nine members of the Bellexnnois Staff have been kept busy organizing the 1963 yearbook. In addition to getting ads from the area businessmen to boost their finances, staff members sold programs, pop corn, and candy apples at all of the home football games. The campaign to take student orders for the book was publicized by using a “Roaring Twenties” theme. After visiting Gas Light Square in St. Louis and taking pictures which were posted throughout the school, staff members built an Brenda Spirtas, Chris Baltz, Nancy McKinley, and Sally Goldenberg check pictures for the sports section. old time “speak easy” in the lobby of the cafeteria for students to place their orders. Next in line was the task of actually putting the book together. The four main committees, opening section, activities, academics, and sports worked to meet deadlines. Layouts, copy, and picture taking kept the staff members constantly busy. However, in the end the members of the staff agreed that the fin¬ ished product was a fine reward for long hours and hard work that went into the 1963 Bellevinots . Donna Heinke, Nona Renz, Nancy Holeman, Nanck Pickering, and Julene Ehret complete layouts and copy. 43 (ft Me y Tie ur Published bi-monthly by the Hy News staff of Belleville Township High School, Belleville, Illinois EDITOR Nancy Tomich ASSOCIATE EDITORS New Editor .......Dave Gerber Managing Editor ---Lou Ann Goetz Feature Editor ----Sheila Barber REPORTORIAL STAFF Sports Editor .... Frank Hackmann Sports Writers Joe Rhein, Jim Landers Girls Sports Editors. --Donna Cramer, Ellen Tippett Fashion Editor Ann Pool Music Editors ---Ann Young, Osceola Smith Picture Editor ----.. Lee Ann French Exchange Editor ____Corliss Sauer Special Writers —.«... Karen Neunaber, Carol Kaemper Marily Zupsich, Jack Carraway Photographer . David Buckley Art Editor ........Lynda Davis BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager ...... Jane Ruhmann Advertising Manager ...... Susan MocDowell Sales Manager Annette Mallet Typing Manager - -Jeanine Kulessa Circulation Managers .Jim Clemens, Charlie Manker Publicity Managers .....Maureen Constance, Belle Waldfogel Advisor ------—Miss Jossem Carol Kaemper, Charles Manker, and Maureen Constance work with copy for the paper, while Lynda Davis, Belle Waldfogel, Jeanine Kulessa and Ann Pool look on. 44 David Buckley, photographer, Jim Landers, Lou Ann Goetz, Corliss Sauer, Marilyn Zupsich, Ellen Tippett, Karen Neunaber, and Susan MacDowell discuss final plans and corrections for a forthcoming issue of the high school paper. Hy News staff worked to meet the deadline. The Hy News Staff, advised hy Miss Josscm, pub¬ lishes the school paper seven times a semester. Be sides the hard work maintained by the staff, they also sponsor the Hy News School Citizenship Award, given annually to a deserving member of the student bodv. Within the limited time allowed before the presses start rolling, the members try to cover all important school events on and off the BTHS campus. The future journalists try to provide their readers with in formative and interesting news. Annette Mallett, Lee Ann French, Frank Hackmann, Jane Ruhmann, Osceola Smith, and Dave Gerber plan a story. Editor Nancy Tomich finishes plans for the news¬ paper. The sixty-five members of the Concert Choir present the annual Christmas Vesper Service, “Christmas Echoes. Members of the Concert Choir are: Jeanette Anderson, Pat Andres, Janet Beatty, Theodore Becker, Marsha Best, Betty Blust, Rosalie Borders, Ann Bosworth, Carole Brewer, Pamela Brunsman, Hal Carroway, Vicky Chapman, Nancy Christian, Coy Clements, Carolyn Davis, Susan Dobbs, Pamela Drake, John Dungey, Philip Dungey, Judith Elle- good, Steven Ford, Kathleen Franke, Barbara dock, Shirley Green, Kenneth Greenlee, David Guymon, Beverly Heberer, Ellen Hill, Marlene Jung, Mike Kaye, John Keck, Roger Klaus, Susan Concert choir entertains The Concert Choir is a blending of the voices of sixty-five students under the direction of Miss Baer. Klimczewski, Gregory Krieg, Charles Krim, Dianna Kuhn, Robert Kurrelmeyer, John Lewis, Michael Logan, Annette Mallett, Nancy McKinley, Marilyn Mulvaney, David Nehrkorn, Karen Neunaber, Nancy Pickering, Sharon Pulley, Ronald Reindl, Nona Renz, Cor¬ liss Ross, Louis Ryseff, John Schorfheide, Fred Schwarz, Jeanette Smith, Osceola Smith, Norma Syptek, Andrew Tonne, Susan Towers, Jane Uhles, Pat Verdier, Harriet Verges, James Watson, Robert Weakley, Barbara Wittlich, Ann Young, Marilyn Zupsich, Mary Sidney Coose, accompanist. Miss Hope Baer, director. in public performance. After many painstaking hours of practice the Choir put various programs together to present to the public. “Travelogue in Tone was the theme of the concert presented by the Sophomore Choir. Madrigal Choir members are: Row 1: Patti Andres, Ann Young, Bev Heberer, Donna Waltemate, Carole Brewer, Janet Beatty, Ellen Hill. Row 2: Ken Greenlee, Barbara Glock, Susan Dobbs, Corliss Ross, Marsho Best, Jeanette Anderson, David Guymon. Row 3: Bob Weakly, John Keck, John Lewis, Andy Tonne, Rich¬ ard Krim, Louis Ryseff. Choral activities add to BTHS musical program. These were the traditional Christmas Vesper Service, ‘Christmas Echoes ' and the annual spring concert, “I Hear a Song.” The members of the 7 A Sextette and the Bovs Ensemble combine to create a unit known as the Madrigal Choir. This group practices to produce harmony in their rendi¬ tions. The participating students, also members of the Con¬ cert Choir, perform often throughout the year, such as at the annual spring concert. “I Hear a Song.” This year a new vocal group was introduced to BTHS students. Called the Sophomore Choir, all of its partici pants are members of the sophomore class. They per¬ formed in an individual concert this year, ‘‘Travelogue in Tone.” The talent of this group is a welcome addition to the musical department. Members of the Tone Twisters were: Row 1: Jim Bollmeier, Terry Ford, Mike Graf, Joe Rhein, Richard Wathern. Row 2. Gerald Bach, Wayne Mabus, Richard Erdmann, Roger Anna, Gerard Webster, David Braswell, and John Bertram. Our goal is harmony. Talent is heard in song. 1 he Tone Twisters are a vocal group composed of sophomore boys which rehease and perform under the guidance of Mr. Jones. Originally created in Junior High School, some of the original members remain in the group which performs often. Chosen on the basis of individual singing ability and quality of singing together as a group, the mem¬ bers of the 7B Sextette are a great asset to the music department. This year the girls chose green shirtwaist dresses and paisley jackets for their performing outfits. The 7B Sextette, accompanied by Ellen Hill, consists of Susan Dobbs, Bar¬ bara Glock, Patti Andres, Ann Young, Janet Beatty, and Corliss Ross. Ellen Hill accompanies Ken Greenlee, Bob Weakly, John Keck, John Lewis, Andy Tonne, Louis Ryseff, Richard Krim, and Dave Guymon. Group likes to perform. Sextette blends in song. The Ensemble, directed by Miss Baer, practiced every Thursday during the seventh hour for their many public appearances. Composed of eight boys, the group sang at many banquets and civic affairs during the year. In addition to these, they also per¬ formed at the State Music Contest where they re¬ ceived a superior rating. Long, hard practices, under the leadership of Miss Baer, make the 7 A Sextette the excellent vocal group that it is. These six girls participate in all the choir concerts and perform for civic organizations, such as the PTA and private groups. Carole Brewer accompanies the members of the 7A Sextette: Harriet Verges, Marsha Best, Donna Walte- mate, Jeanette Anderson and Bev Heberer. Osceola Smith was absent when the picture was taken. 16057 School spirit is boosted by the Marching Band. The Marching Band, directed by Mr. Leroy Kirsch and led by seven strutting majorettes and a color guard, entertained at all of our home football games and one away game. Some of the band members and the majoiettes competed in a State solo and ensemble contest at Charleston, Illinois. I his year the band pre¬ sented a senes of concerts with well-known guest solo- ists and local guest band directors. The band was also kept busy playing for pep assemblies and marching in parades. Members of the color guard were: Bock row. Sylvia Janosky, Marilyn King, Ted Wilhelm, Connie Harper. Row 2. David Lidisky, David Cree. tow 1 : Dale Zink. Members of the band this year were: Jane Baltz, Susan Meeker, Sandra Schmidt, Nancy Bott, Mary Lou Diesel, Kathie Halloran, Dawn Marshall, Virginia McIntosh, Jo Anne Laufer, Marilyn Baltz, Arthur Brownlie, Nancy Harry, Margo McKinley, flutes; Donna Ruffin, Lois Davis, oboe; Rebecca Fritz, Elaine Anna, bassoon; Gloria Eckley, Gregory Martin, Linda Emig, Steve Bloomer, Louis Ryseff, Connie Weber, Rhonda Wildt, John Irwin, Lucille Maurer, William Huston. Gordon Chamness, Mike Bailey, Barbara Langbehn, Sylvia Janosky, Marsha Akers, Terry Schau, Patricia Thornton, Sharon Root, clarinet; An¬ gela Hascall, Bruce Nesbit, bass clarinet; Sheryl Logan, Earl Jeter, Thomas Germann, Janet Schaufler, Carole Brewer, Mary Kraske, alto saxophone; Richard Limbach, tenor saxophone; Robert Schlueter, baritone saxophone; Sandra Lewallen, Gary Nast, Allen Pul¬ liam, Robert Sherman, Jean Downing, French horn; Michael Logan, Denis Roth, David Welker, William Pfingston, Jay Wittlich, Neal Doughty Roger Teich graeber, Scott Lewis, Jerrv Berger, Donald Albert, Roger Hilgenbrink, Russell Hansen, Tom Shanherr, Tom Barbee, Paul Blome, comet; Tom Kesterson, Robert Degnan, Phil McCullough, Gene Gurley, Richard Garcia, Jerry Stonewater, Christopher Bom- marito, Clyde Brasher, trombone; Robert Fenton, Roger Graves, Ted Wilhelm, Philip Dungey, Vicki Voland, baritone; Chris Curkendall, Kent Keller, Rob¬ ert Clemans, Don Tisch, Lee Long, Dennis Dehn, bass; Connie Harper, string bass; Evelyn Fritz, marim¬ ba; Eugene Farrario, Lynn James, Robert James, James Isselhardt, Connie Lewis, Gary Miller, David Ringle, Linda Thornton, percussion. Mr. Kirsch directs the BTHS Marching Band in all its perform¬ ances. This year ' s majorettes for the Marchi. ' t) Band have twirled at football games, parades, and assemblies. They are: Row 1: Nancy Pickering, Do ina Waltemate, and Karen Woods. Row 2: Nancy Shive, co-cap¬ tain, Donna Gent, co-captain, Pat ttuect er, and Leslie Wagner. 51 Don Amenn, Thomas Allan, Gloria Botha, John Beckwith, Paul ter Ortmann, Mary Ott, William Peck, Donna Pollars, James Berowsky, James Brown, Robert Buecher, William Butts, George Probst, Corine Probst, Michael Petri, Diana Richard, Robert Reed Cable, David Creek, Mark Daily, Francis Davis, Clara DeBoe, er, William Rudin, Charles Ross, Sharon Saenger, Allan Scherer, Daniel Franke, Judy Fickinger, James Gallo, Lou Ann Goetz, Howard Stoffel, Myrna Turner, Bruce Sudduth, Fred Schwartz, Jackie Haskins, Barbara Hammel, Carl Hofmeister, Sharon Hoyt, Vicki Valentine, Roger Wallis, David Wolf, Ted Wilhelm, Stephen John Koseck, Michael Klamm, Judy Lidisky, Kathy Matteson, Wal- Young. Majorette Donna Gent entertains in the half time activi ties of a football game. Band gives concerts. Every day, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., anyone in the cafeteria may have heard the music of the Concert Band. Under the direction of Mr. Peters, these fifty high school students practiced classical and concert music for presenta¬ tion at assemblies, such as the Christmas assembly, and for programs in the community. In addition to the programs, the Concert Band also sponsored a dance after the Cathedral basketball game and went on a picnic to Pere Marquette State Park. Orchestra blends notes. Under the direction of Mr. Peters, the orchestra had daily practices in order to do the best job possible on their arrangements. Twenty-two students in the musical organi zation took pride in presenting the programs which com bined the several instruments in pleasing harmony. Pro¬ grams were given at the capping ceremony for nurses in the Junior College and for the Junior College commence¬ ment program. With hard practice and fine use of their talents, these musicians pleased those who heard them in concert. The Band Council was organized to make money and organize activities for the group of band members. It is composed of representatives from the four classes in the Orchestra, Concert Band, and Marching Band. Officers of the Marching and Concert Bands are: Seated. Susan Merker, secretary-treasurer; Sheryl Lo¬ gan, president of the Marching Band. Standing: Jackie Haskins, vice-president, and Lou Ann Goetz, president of the Concert Band. Members of the Orchestra ares Row 1: Gail Hughes, John Bert¬ ram, Jerry Berger, Judy Ellegood, Margaret Reinhardt. Row 2 Wilmer Juenger, Dale Zink, Ruth Harnest, Mike Miller, Roger Remelius, Larry Burrs, Linda Schleicher, Brenda Bacchetti. Row 3. Brian Curkendall, Larry Muskopf, Pam Weyhaupt, Judy Slade, Mike Schweickert, Jim Hauck, Dennis Roth. Row 4. Mike James, Steve Rutter, Sharon Hages, Glen Stockman, Carla Seiffert, Mr. Peters. 53 Little Theatre attempts to further dramatics. The Little Theatre holds tryouts for plays under their direction. The Little Theatre’s main purpose is to further in¬ terests in dramatic art. A student is required to work on two productions other than the Little Theate Play in order to keep membership in the organization. Sponsored by Mrs. Milligan and Mr. Pleasant, the Little Theatre presented “The Glass Menagerie” and helped on the many other school productions. Much work goes into each play. Those students who have roles have to memorize their lines and there is much wwk put into the making of costumes, the lighting of the stage, the painting of flats, the order¬ ing of tickets and programs, and the gathering of props. Besides working on their own productions, the Little Theatre attends a professional play. This year their field trip was to the American Theatre in St. Louis where they saw Camelot. Mr. Pleasant and Mrs. Mulligan, sponsors, and Robert worth, vice president; and Candy Tolies, secretary, led the Rhodes, president; Sharon Hopfinger, treasurer; Ann Bos Little Theatre this year. Little Theatre shines in Glass Menagerie. Seven long weeks of hard rehearsals had taken place when finally, on November 15 and 16, the Little Theatre brought “The Glass Menagerie” to the stage. The reproduction of Tennessee Williams’ orig¬ inal stage play was directed by Mr. Hunsaker and technically directed by Mrs. Milligan. Set in St. Louis, the play told the story of a crippled girl who owned a collection of glass animals. This play, however, was not the end for the young stars of BTHS, for there were many long hours to come in order to be ready for district and sectional contests. The hard work was rewarded when the troupe came home on Fehuarv 19 with a third in the district contest and on March 9 with a tie for second in the sectional contest. Sharon Hopfinger and Robert Rhodes portray the characters in this scene. Robert Rhodes watches as Carole Borre performs in the Little Theatre play. “Let Me Entertain You” was the featured number in “Anything Goes,” the Thespians’ annual variety show. Under the directorship of the troupe sponsor. Mr. I lunsaker, the fourth annual variety show was again successful. Working on the variety show is only one of the re¬ quirements of BTHS Thespian Troupe No. 369. Members must work on all but one production. The members work by being student directors, chairma n of crews, house and stage managers, and workers on the various crews. During the year the troupe not only entertains at the school, but they perform for many outside organi¬ zations. In the spring new Thespians are formally initiated into the troupe. Thespians lead drama activities. The Thespian Council consisted of Lee Ann French, Mike Kaye, Russ Hanson, Mr. Hunsaker. Seniors star in modern comedy Members of the cast were: Row Marilyn McCann, Ross Munro. Row 2: Lee Ann French, Brenda Bacchetti, Jane Ruhman, Clyde Brasher. Row 3. Dennis Hastmeyer, Sally McCaffree, Mauree n Constance, Sally Galdenberg, Gary McMurtrey, and Da¬ vid Buckley. Under the direction of Mr. Pleasant, “The Mouse That Roared,’’ by Leonard Wibberley, was presented by the seniors. For the first year, the senior class turn ed over the production of the play to the Little Thea¬ tre. The stage crew, with supervision by Mr. Hun saker, supported the play with their props, sound effects and lighting effects. An audience of students and adults viewed the comedy of which the members of the Class of 1963 could be proud. Leading parts were: Seated , Gay Lee Weith and Tana Siler? standing, Roger Hilgenbrink, Robert Rhodes, Joe Montgomery, and Tim Parker. Rehearsing were: Row I. Nona Renz, Ann Pool. Row 2. Lois Davis, Ann Young. Ken Green¬ lee. Standing: Diana Chapman, Sandy Mueller, John Milazzo, Cathy Huyler, David Nehrkorn, and Marilyn Zupsich. 57 Meet Me of the Witch Skinning Row 1. Sharon Mauck, Jeanette Kerchner, Norman Sowels, Norton Smith. Row 2. Susan Baker, Nancy Greenwood, Gary Render, Susie Schmidt, Carol Allen, Laura Sterling, Susan Pufalt. Row 3: Karen Killingsworth, John Mullins, Jerry Stonewater, Mike Lienesch, Martha Hoel, Janet Schaufler, Pat Frey. One-Acts show Frosh talent. 58 “Meet Me at the Witch-Skin ning, or Burnt to an Ash with a Song in His Heart, or Trampled by Elephants Before Dinner” is a venge ful musical play by J. T. Stokes. It concerns a good queen and a bad queen who were both married to the same king. “The Brute,” by Anton Chekhov, told the story of a widow who en¬ joyed mourning for her husband. Shortly, she fell in love with a man who had come to collect her hus¬ band’s debts. After much quarrel¬ ing, even the prospect of a duel, their relationship was settled and the man pledged his love to the widow. “A Night in the Country,” by Betty Smith and Robert Finch, is about a family who spent the night at a cabin which had no modern facilities. They soon became discour aged when everything went wrong and packed up and left. The Brute. Row 1: Jane Eckert, Jay Wittlich, Margaret Rasche. A Night in the Country. Row Linda Stotts, JoAnn Schnvsseur. Row 2: Kathie Krae- mer, Dorothy West, Janet Underwood, Dorothy Carpenter, Mona Henke, Carol Bishop, Margo McKinley. Connie Crawford descends stairs in “The Day the Plottypo Danced ' Sophomore play is directed by author. ‘‘The Day the Plottypo Danced ' an original children ' s play by Mr. Stokes, director of the BTHS Drama Choir, was presented to the school and the community by the Sophomore Class on February 15. The Plottypo was the name of a monster who visited a house. The only way that the family who lived there could get him to leave was to make him dance, and the only way to make him dance was to guess his name. Being unable to guess his name, they called the Witch Mister, who lived on the other side of the moon, to help them. In order to get the Witch Mister over the moon the family took his charm away. However, the Witch Missus got the charm and would not give it back for the holder was endowed with magic powers. Soon the Witch Mister retrieved it and was going to leave without telling the Plottypo s name. Sud¬ denly, however, he had a stroke of kindness, guessed the Plottvpo ' s name and then the Polt- typo danced. Jone Uhles entertains with Many a New Day’’ in Harem Scarem. Engrossed in their own unhappiness, Mike Kaye and Elizabeth Goetz are evidently unimpressed by the joy and elegance around them. Imagination is shown Amidst a flourish of gorgeous pastel colors, exotic dances, and witty script, the 1962 Junior Jam was presented under the direction of Mrs. Guthrie and Mr. Pleasant. The main characters in the production were portrayed by three talented members of the class, 1 ony Appenzeller, Louis Ryseff, and Carol Stone. In the play, ‘‘Harem Scarem, Chris Bommarito stands before the court, consisting of Charles Jackson, Don Evon, Andrew Tonne, Philip Dungey, Nancy Hartman, Mike Kaye, Elizabeth Goetz. 60 in 1962 Junior Jam. The story opened in a classroom in a high school that could be located anywhere on the map, and developed into a trip to the mysterious land of Arabia, all because of an innocent daydream of a shy stu dent. It is here that the title “Harem Scarem” appropriately originated. The light comedy was based on the antics of the two bovs, Fred and Don, and their association with the charming inhabitants of this strange land. At the dance and coronation afterwards, with colorful pillars and Egyptian decorations dazzling the floor and walls, Donna Dulladway and David Englebretson were crowned the 1962 Junior Jam queen and king. They were attended by their court consisting of: John Major, Carol Stone, Gary Guest, Jackie Stacey, Linda Williams, Bob Muehlhauser, Juanita Nelson, Jim Goodwin, Roy Culbertson, Kathy Glueck, Bill Butts, Vickie Kohlcnberger, Dean Rock¬ well, Dana Wright, Mary McKelvey, Dellis Ger- mann, Kathy Hardin, and Philip Dungey. Dave Engelbretson and Donna DuHadway were chosen to reign over the Jr. Jam. Row ? John Major, Carol Stone, Gary Guest, Jackie Stacey, pages Beverly and Barbara Bergman, Linda Williams, Bob Muehlhauser, Juanita Nelson, Jim Goodwin. Row 2. Roy Cul¬ bertson, Kathy Glueck, Bill Butts, Vicki Kohlenberger, Dean Rockwell, Dana Wright, Bob McKelvey, retiring king. King David Engelbretson, Queen Donna DuHadway, Linda Weihl, retiring queen, Mary McKelvey, Dellis Germann, Kathy Hardin, Philip Dungey. 61 Mr. Hunsaker, sponsor, meets with the officers of the Forensic League: Mel Trotier, president; Ruth Meng, vice-president; and Gary Huwer, treasurer. Speech students are in drama and forensics. The Drama Choir, instructed by Mr. Stokes, spc cializes in an unusual type of dramatic production. The members present skits in which the chorus of voices supplies the metrical beat in unison. The group meets to practice skits, which are presented at as semblies and meetings in the same manner as early Greek dramas. Anv speech student who meets the requirements is able to become a member of the National Forensic League. The Forensic League enables speech students to gain experience in public speaking. Based on the point system, debaters receive two to nine points, de termined by the excellence of their performance. Other contestants receive ratings of one to six points. Members of the Drama Choir are: foreground, Connie Crawford. Row 1: Rita Schrupp, Tim Klein, Louis Ryseff, Lynn Vostry, Mari¬ lyn Zupsich, Mr. Stokes, Dee Tallent. Row 2: Janice Lonsdale, Janet Beatty, Keith Freeman, Mike Tillman, Susan Crabtree, John Sims, Mary Ann Parish, Andrea Hehner, Nina Wegener, Pat Frey, Sherran Peters. 62 Listening to Mr. Hunsaker reading a debate schedule are: Seated, Donna Free¬ man and Wanda Wilburn; standing, Tom Waters, Rosalie Borders, Mary Ann Ring, Kathy Crook and Carol Morris. Debate develops speaking abilities. The members of the debate squads were able to bring a great deal of credit to BTI IS as well as tro¬ phies from the tournaments. All this, however, was not done easily. They had to put many hours of work into research and speech preparation. Debating creates bet ter public speakers from the students with only aver¬ age ability. Each year debaters speak on a topic which is decided upon by a national committee. In addition to this, all debate contests on this topic are judged by the National High School Debate Rules. Points are given as a rating for the individual speaker. Upon the accumulation of enough points the debater may become a member of the National Forensics League. Debaters are shown planning their next debate. They are Keith Phoenix, Belle Waldfogel, Maureen Con¬ stance, and Gary Huwer, seated, and Dan Daubach, Lee Ann French, Dave Englebretson, Ruth Meng, and Mel Trotier, standing. 63 Future Farmers learn methods of agriculture. The students of our school, who some day will be come the producers of the food wc will eat, are receiv¬ ing help in getting started in farming from the FFA. The FFA is providing help through two main proj ects this year. The first project is the raising and the breeding of a gilt. The second project is the clearing of a portion of the w x ds on which the new school will be built. This cleared land will then be used as test plots for the members projects. As you see, the work that the members arc doing benefits not only the future farmers but also the future consumers. Attending to business of the Future Farmers are Robert Roe- nicke, Leslie Mehrtens, Bill Albert, Jim Hauch, Norman Pen- soneau, and Charles Waelti. Participating in a discussion are Dave Bujnak, Dale Smith and Gary Foree, seated, and Bob Gill, Mr. Wolford, and Dennis Clayton, standing. 64 Plans for the state convention are made by. Row ?: Donna land, Mary Ann Parrish, Anne Hall. Row 2. Donna Heinke, Sandy Robbs, Carole Brewer, Corliss Sauer, Sue Ann Sharp, Toni Row- Schoeck, Miss McCann, Mr. Eller, Sandy Draper, and Sue Spytek. FTA promotes better teachers. The F. J. Friedli Chapter of the Future Teachers of America was chartered at B1 IIS in 1955. Since then, the FT A has prospered into a valuable asset to both teachers and students. The members of FTA learn about the teaching profession, and the teachers benefit by the student help in grading papers and tutoring pupils who need extra help. The Harvest Swing after the Maroon-Crusader game was their first activity of this school year. Sell¬ ing the Maroon booster patches was the FTA attempt to boost school spirit and to increase their treasury. To honor our teachers, the FTA was host to a faculty tea in December. Among the various teachers invited to speak to the group this vear were Mr. Haberaecker, Mr. Vogel, and Mrs. Quackenbos. Another profitable year was brought to a close with the annual election of officers and the candlelight installation ceremony in May. Officers of the FTA were: Row Carolyn Davis, parlia¬ mentarian; Carla Leshner, treasurer; Nancy Holeman, sec¬ retary, and John Harwig, president. Row 2: Chris Harter, historian, and Sarah Beekman, vice-president. 65 This year ' s FHA officers were: Sta ted, Kathy Weissenbach, secretary; Lynn Webster, treasurer; Joy Hylsky, president; Vicky Patterson, vice president, public relations. Standing: Mary Koenig, historian; Carol Kaemper, vice president, projects; and Mary Ann Schaefer, vice president. Students participate in The purpose of the Future Nurses Club is to ac¬ quaint girls with a nursing career. Any girl who is a freshman or above and a student at BTHS and has a scholastic average of “C” or better is eligible for club activities. The shift system made it necessary this year to have two meetings every other Wednesday, with the juniors and seniors meeting at 2:30 and the freshmen and sophomores meeting at 4:30. FHA and FNA activities. The requirement for membership in the Future Homemakers of America is that a girl must have been enrolled in a class in home economics. These girls learn the art of homemaking by working on projects throughout the year. This year the spring rally and convention was held at BTHS and the homemakers were hostesses to members of homemaking depart¬ ments from other schools in the area. Listening intently to Miss Spencer describing the care of patients are: Row I: Susan Hammel, Susan Lewis, Christine MacDonald, Mary Lee Cressey. Row 2. Charlotte Sauthoff, Mary Lou Diesel, Lucille Maurer. Members participating in an Industrial Education Club meet- ley Rittmeyer, Edward Whitsell, Henry Dockins. Row 2: Tom ing are: Row 1: Terry Stanton, Willis Jenks, Don Poirot, Stan- Zebarth, Robert Ernst, Ronald Bramel, and Robert Hale. Under the direction of Mr. Aldag, Mr. Blondel, Mr. Chapman, Mr. Harp streit, Mr. Heinz, Mr. Gyerman, Mr. O ' Connell, and Mr. Sims, the members of the Industrial Education Club en¬ deavor to promote industrial skills. This year the project which drew the most time was the building of a 1901 Oldsmobile. Working by a blueprint, the boys set the parts and then assem¬ bled the car. This project, led by the officers of the club, Willis Jenks, presi¬ dent; Edward Whitsell, recorder; and Ronald Bramel, treasurer, showed what can be done with new skills and organ¬ ized work. This year’s Industrial Education Club officers were Edward Whitsell, recorder; Ronald Bramel, treasurer; and Willis Jenks, president. Industrial skills are encouraged. 67 Seniors find that donkeys can be very stubborn animals. Seniors prove to be as stubborn as their donkey opponents. The annual donkey basketball game, co¬ sponsored by the Bellexnnois Staff and the Student Council, provided enjoyable entertain ment for both the participating seniors and the excited crowd. The cheers continued until the donkeys were led into the basketball courts. Anxious seniors, in teams of five, waited impatiently for their number to be called and deplored the sound of the whistle which ended the two minute periods of riding. More than thirty- two teams of boys opposed girls on the donkeys which kicked and bucked. Seniors and specta¬ tors alike found the donkey basketball game to be truly “America ' s Funniest Game ’ A fight for the basketball rages between two team members. Before the game, team members attempt to master wooden donkeys. 68 Audio-Visual Club promotes knowledge with films. The school could not operate as well without the assistance of the Audio-Visual Club members. There are about twenty-seven members, having the objective of aiding teachers and informing fellow students. Mr. Wolford, the faculty advisor, conducts the monthly meeting as a means of instructing the boys in the correct care and operation of the various machines placed in their hands. The boys show a film on the average from five to seven times every day. During the school year an average of six hundred films pass through their hands. In showing these films the boys either stay in the projection room or take the equipment to class rooms. Cameras are studied. Gary Foree, audio-visual assistant, prepares the movie projector. This year a new organization was introduced on the BTHS campus. A call by Mr. Hillard to those interested in photography was well an swered, and the Camera Club was formed. Mem¬ bers meet to learn more about cameras and the finer points of photography. Members of the Camera Club are: Row 1: Steve Frasheur, Ned Schmidt, linda Schleicher. Row 2: Bonnie Ulrich, Mr. Hillard, Philip Dunlap, and Dianne Weakley. Pam Anderson, secretary; David Gerber, president, and Frank Hackmann, vice-president, preside over a meeting of the German Club. Language clubs study people and customs. This year the German students of BTHS formed a German Club, under the guidance of Miss Niess and Mrs. Lind. They organized for the purpose of promoting the study of German. Their activities this year included a Christmas party and a trip to Cin¬ erama in St. Louis to see “The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm.” The Latin Club was created to promote a closer study of the life of the Roman people. Under the sponsorship of Miss Steel and Mrs. Ochs, the group gave a Latin Banquet at which they portrayed Roman culture. Attending the banquet were a group of stu¬ dents dressed in the costumes of ancient Rome. The club also made a field trip to the Art Museum where they studied the art of the Romans more closely. The members of the Latin Club are: Row 1: Connie Straub, Kathleen Kirk, Jo Ann Reinhardt, Karen Mc¬ Guire, Linda Mantle, Chris Baltz, Patty Tieman. Row 2. Miss Steel, John Matthews, Fran Phillips, Terry Ford, Diane Cecil, Leslie Wagner, Jolene Woods, Sheila Barber, Linda Amos, Marilyn Baltz, Cindy Tonne, Kenneth Mensing, John Mefford. Row 3. Susan Pensoneau, Paul Blome, Juanita Ross, Dennis Parker, Karla Ingle, Virginia Mensing, Mrs. Ochs. Row 4. Sylvia Janosky, Jackie Wilson, Janet Stacy, Diane Teelman, Kathy Hessler, Ron Thomas, Dave Buckley. 70 Christine Baltz wins Citizenship Award. DAR Award presented to outstanding senior Selected by her classmates, Christine Baltz was the recipient of this year’s Daughters of the American Revolution award. She was chosen on the basis of her dependability, service, leadership, and loyalty to BTI IS. Chris was a cheerleader for four years and a co¬ captain of the squad in her senior year. She served as Sports Editor of the 1963 BellexHttois and as a Stu¬ dent Council officer. She was a member of the Latin Club, the Marching Band, Band Council, Future Teachers of America, and was treasurer of the Junioi Honor Society. She participated in the Junior Jam, in addition to being a candidate for Jam queen. A Hy News Citizenship Aw ' ard candidate, a member of the court of the 1962 Football Queen, and a semi-finalist in the Illinois State Scholarship competition, Chris w f as elected in her senior year for membership in the Senior Honor Society. Distinctive honor is bestowed on chosen few The National I lonor Society selects its members each year on the basis of excellent performance in scholarship, leadership, service, and citizenship. After careful consideration of the eligibility of students, the committee, composed of members of the faculty, chose fifty-seven outstanding seniors for membership. All the candidates were notified of their election into the organization upon receipt of a letter that acknowledged their service and congratulated them on their achievements. Members of the Honor Society ore: Row 1. Kathleen Kirk, Andrea Banduhn, Diana Chapman, Ann Pool, Marsha Best, Leslie Wag¬ ner, Nona Renz, Brenda Spirtas, Gale Spirtas, David Nehrkorn, Neil Isselhardt, Ann Bosworth, Christine Baltz, and Carol Graves. Row 2: Charles Wuller, treasurer; Karen Mabus, Nancy Tomich, Wayne Laufer, Michael Anna, Nikki Brunsman, Marilyn McCann, Sarah Beekman, Preston Johnson, Sherry Pierce, Roger Mueller, president; Nancy Holeman, Frank Hackmann, Corliss Sauer, Roger Hilgenbrink, Marilyn Zupsich, David Gerber, vice-pres : dent; and Mary Corneliussen. Row 3: Arthur Hummel, James Jones. Vicki Milkert, Susan Engler, Joan Kremmer, Diane Parkinson, Ruth Meng, Karen Neunaber, Carol Conroy, Carla leshner, Donna Heinke, Thomas Zebarth, Brian MacDonald, Gary Kombrink, Michael Long, Richard Bretz. Jane Ruhmonn, Annette Mallett, Lou Ann Goetz, Lenos Pfeiffer, Judy Mooney, Lois Davis, Nancy Pickering, John Harwig, and Kathleen Quote. Varsity cheerleaders in formation for a cheer are: Row 1: Karen Blockyou, Sherry Fierce, Chris Baltz, captains. Row 2: Jo Ann Kohler, Kathy Sherrod, Lee Anne Kuehn. Row 3: Kathy Glueck, Vicki Kohlenberger and Dana Wright. Spirit is inspired by Dana Wright, perform¬ ing in a pre-game school pep assembly. Junior varsity cheerleaders were Linda Duby, Candy Engel, Elizabeth Imboden, Cheryl Engler, and Sydney Coose. Cheerleaders praise the basketball team in an assembly for winning the Centralia Holiday Tournament. We ' re with you boys, we ' re with you! Among this year ' s fifteen cheerleaders, coached by Mrs. Guthrie, we had some of the outstanding repre¬ sentatives of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. In addition to studying and class work, the cheerlead¬ ers practiced hard to perfect new and old cheers, created skits for pep assemblies, and invented new songs to inspire school spirit in the student body. Accustomed to hard work, and dedicated to the pur¬ pose of arousing school spirit to support our teams, the BTHS cheerleading squad led Belleville in its enthu¬ siasm through both the football and basketball seasons. The cheerleading squad performs in the stadium during the year ' s first pep assembly. School spirit at peak on Hobo Day In anticipation of the traditional football game with East St. Louis, school spirit was at its highest peak on the day before Thanksgiving. For the annual Hobo Day celebration, students dressed in as much maroon and white as possible and the senior girls appeared in faded maroon jerseys. The class of 1965, having the best float, won Mr. Hobo for the second consecutive year. The junior float, ‘ Moby Dick” gave a whale of a boost to school spirit, excitement, and victory. The senior float, “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” helped to ring in our victory. In the early afternoon the student body assembled in the gym for a pep assembly. Following the assembly the classes completed the final touches needed on their floats and then took their places behind them for the long march downtown to the square. The theme of this years parade was movie and book titles. Hobo Day ended on the square with a pep rally and the announcement that the sophomores had won the float competition with “All Fall Down ’ Talented members of the football team entertained at the Mobo Day assembly with a pre-game musical show. 75 Gary Kombrink, senior quarterback and vice-president of the lettermen’s Club, receives a football letter and congratulations from Coach Frala at the Lettermen ' s Banquet. BTHS lettermen are leaders of school sports. I he Lettermen’s Club, sponsored by Mr. I larp- streit, has as its members the outstanding athletes in our school. Eligibility for the club is obtained upon receiving at least one varsity letter in any school- affiliated sport. Under the direction of the officers, Jerry Jowett, president; Gary Kombrink, vice-president; Les Lund, secretary; and Bob McKelvev, treasurer, the Letter- men sold candy and soda at all home football games and was the organization responsible for the Thanks¬ giving Dance and the selection of the football queen candidates. As decided by the vote of the student body, Queen Sherry Pierce, escorted by Gary Kom¬ brink, and her court, consisting of Chris Baltz es¬ corted by Kent Rogers, Sarah Beekman escorted by Bob McKelvey, Bobbie Ferrell escorted by Harv Fergu¬ son, Lee Ann Kuehn escorted by Les Lund, Marilyn McCann escorted by Buz Imboden, and Nancv Mc¬ Kinley, escorted by Mel Trotier, presided over the dance. Row 7. Michael Hayes, Jim Zaring, Hilton Dawson, John Green, Buz Imboden, Jerry Jowett, president. Bob Schmitt, Charlie Man- ker, Mike Brady, Glenn Pool, Wayne Ballard, Arthur Mann, Brian Smith, Don Janklow. Row 2. Ron Thomas, Ed Whitsell, Kent Rog¬ ers, Mike Bost, Jim Osborn, Floyd Orr, Richard Garcia, Bob Wal¬ lace, Earl Millard, Mike Brauer, Bob Ernst, Gary Uhrig, Bob Farwell, Roy Culbertson, Mr. Harpstreit. Row 3. Jerry Davis, Rich Baltz, Bill Orrick, Rich Ballard, Harvey Ferguson, Gary Capone, lee Whittaker, Bill Beebe, James Jones, Douglas Parrish, Tom Kammann, Frank Hackmann, Dave Gerber, Dave Englebretson. Row 4: Paul Johnson, Louie Gain, Gary Kent, Ron Schmidt, George Reichardt, Jack Wittlich, Burt Myers, Ivel Walters, Chuck Hollman, Tom Farquhar, John Dungey, Bill Butts, Tom Koenig, David Fritzinger, Ken McCumber. Row 5. John Beckwith, Joe Rhein, James Neumeyer, Mel Trotier, Ron Rief, Tom Frank, Jack Altmansberger, Mick Anna, Bob Pelc, Dellis Germann, Ron Mc¬ Cartney. Row 6. Frank Conner, Jim Goodwin, Bob Kurrelmeyer, Tom Amlung, Roger Mueller, Steve Smith, James Klein. Lettermen present 1963 Football Queen and Maids. Sherry Nancy Bobbie Sarah Chris 77 m wg fe «s •i ?? v gi ■J K fgg s� It u oiu is the time, boys, to make a biy noise lo shorn our loyalty to our schoo 1 Our football team ' s only cry was Victory, Victory, Belleville High! Our football team suffered through the long and exhausting summer practices, looking forward to the first big game and the beginning of their record¬ making fame. These practices were mandatory for all those who had the slighest hopes of playing on the great Belleville football team. I lard w ' ork, grueling exercise, and tests lilled the days schedule. This routine was broken only once, when center Mel Trotier, with his dummy busting blocking, cashed in on Coach Frala’s four-year-old promise to suspend the remainder of the day’s activities when a practice dummy W ' as broken during a drill. All of this hard training paid off wiri jrcat dends. The huge record-breaking-«irowcft tWit were present at every Belleville JjootlA ame. nTjme and away, showed the enthuMsra, tha the 196? football team sparked in their schrJ irites and in the citizens of Belleville. These fans were not disappointed They had an opportunity to watch the team ranked first in the area and third in the state in action. Considered by many to be the finest group of athletes assembled on one team in the state, the Belleville Maroons, in ten games, scored a total of 289 points while the total number of points scored against Belleville was 46. Our victorious team was instructed, encouraged, and led by head coach Bob Frala, end and tackle coach Dean Benn, and centepdfit uard coach Urban Baum. Thanks to tht f r xhawtttle efforts and un¬ shakable conl id Ac ujc Jluti reached the peak of perfection. Our nwix rvifnls line and undaunted back- fidtl a flwiuct oft rheir coaching, was feared through- Sout n Illinois. The Belleville passing, block- ackling, and kicking was recognized as out¬ standing. Perhaps the greatest game played and the greatest victory won by the Belleville Maroons w r as the 46-7 victory over East St. Louis in the annual Turkey Day Game. The enormous crow r d that w’as packed into the stadium witnessed the first defeat of the East St. Louis Flyers by the Belleville Maroons since 1957. The victory hell, which was deservingly w r on back for Belleville, rang long into the night after the game, sounding the Belleville victory over the campus. The Flyers defeat was Coach Frala’s final seasonal triumph. The idea, practice makes perfect, built an undefaated team. 81 flow 1: Charlie Hoeffken, Mel Trotier, Jim Zaring, Jerry Jowett, Louie Gain, Bob McKelvey, Buz Imboden, Les Lund, Gary Capone, Rich Ballard, Gary Kombrink. flow 2: Mike Brady, Jack Wittlich, Kent Rogers, Bob Farwell, Charlie Manker, Bob Schmitt, John Green, Mike Brauer, Gary Kent, Ron Rief Harv Ferguson, flow 3: Ron Thomas, Dave Fritzinger, Glenn Pool, Ron McCartney, Dave Englebretson, Jim Goodwin, Mike Hayes, Burt Myers, Tom Amlung, Roy Culbertson, Bob Kurrelmeyer. flow 4: Bob Beers, Tom Koenig, Ken McCumber, George Reichardt, Ken Peterson, Bill Butts, Chuck Willmann, Tom Marxer, Randy Blankenship, Ron Schmidt, Gary Guest, flow 5; Manager; John Beckwith, Don McCartney, Ron Key, Jim Grider, Dick Maurer, Bob Ellis, Steve Young, Larry Root, Rich Hudson, Trainer, Ed Whitsell; Manager, Bob Wallace, flow 6 Coach Urban Baum, Head Coach Bob Frala, Coach Dean Renn, Mr. Haberaecher. Our champion football team — All State OB Kombrink, hands off to All State FB Lund. Sept. 15 Belleville 20 Webster Groves 0 Sept. 21 Belleville 27 Benton 0 Sept. 28 Belleville 28 Stau nton 7 Oct. 5 Belleville 28 Wood River 7 Oct. 12 Belleville 27 Collinsville 13 Oct. 19 Belleville 20 Cathedral 0 Oct. 26 Belleville 20 Alton 7 Nov. 2 Belleville 33 Edwardsville 6 Nov. 9 Belleville 46 Granite City 0 Nov. 22 Belleville 40 East St. Louis 6 Rated 1st in area—3rd in state Co-captains—Louis Gain, Buz Imboden, Les Lund and Bob McKelvey Most Valuable Player—Gary Capone Ri ch Ballard (22) carries ball for sizeable gain on Thanksgiving! The undefeated Belleville Maroons! 83 Three of the mighty Maroons, Bob Schmitt, John Green, and Gary Kombrink, triumphantly ring the victory bell. We came ... We saw ... We conquered. The Maroon gridders were spirited by the four energetic co-captains, Louie Gain, All-Area Guard, Bob McKelvey, All-State 1 lalfback, Buz Imboden, All-District Tackle, and Les Lund, All-State Fullback. I he rest of the lineup included Gary Kombrink, All- State Quarterback, Jim Zaring, All State Tackle, Jerry Jowett, All-District End, John Green, All-Area Guard, who was the top tackier with 137 tackles in ten games, Mel Trotier, center, Most Valuable Plaver, Gary Capone, end. Rich Ballard, halfback, Charlie Hoeffken, Guard, Mike Brauer, end, Charlie Manker, guard, 1 larvey Ferguson, halfback. Bob Schmitt, tackle, Gary Kent, tackle, and Bob Farwell, tackle. All of the above Maroons received All-Star recogni¬ tion. Also in the lineup were Ron Rief. end, Kent Rogers, center, Mike Brady, halfback, Jack Wittlich, center, Jim Goodwin, fullback, Roy Culbertson, end, and Ron McCartney, guard. BEAT EAST SIDE ' was the only thought in the minds of B. T. H. S. students for weeks preceeding the turkey day game. Row 1. Terry Bohnemier, Dave Welker, Wayne Ballard, Bob Johnson, Dave Seibert, Bob Bailey, Charles “Chip” Gray, Frank Rogers, Don Cramer, Herschel Johnson, Tom Schmulbach, Fred Brady. Row 2 Head Coach Bruce Arnold, Ron Stoeckel, Dave Brauer, Carl Batha, Craig Porchaska, Dan Frank, Dave Kraus, John Hoban, John Rick Sullivan, Dave Erb, Alan Rothen- buecher, Mike Wagner, Bob Maupin. Row 3: Assistant Coaches Bill Launius and John Goodlett, Ivan Kohlmeier, Jack McAdoo, Jim Dayton, Bob Tremaine, Ron Tialdo, Marty Barkman, Bob Young, Dennis Schlueter, Doug Dahm, Bob Herb Melton, Larry Burro. Row 4: Bill McKelvey, Ralph Kaeser. Training and hard work insures a bright future. Row 1: Dave Wheeler, Martin Bendick, John Feickert, Terry Lang, Terry Phillips, Jay Keithley, Mike Dartt, Morris Fields, Mike Robinson, Kenneth Williams, Jeff Goodlett, Dave Ross, T. J. Thomas, David Bosse, Mike Koeneman, Keith Nesbit, Joe Wiley, David Duke. Row 2: Rodney Downs, Jerry Heck, Steve Corneliussen, Jim Wagner, John Dill, Bob Steinhauser, Jim Rasch, Allen Silkwood, Rodney Dunck, Curt Agne, Carles Lewey, Gary Gudovich, Wayne Chadderton, David Chastain, Roy Robinson, Tom Keller. Row 3: Steve Ackermann, Joe Hae- man, Charles Neuman, Bill Kaase, Buddy Kneedler, Clyde Kuehn, Dwain Stepping, Bob Bechtoldt, John Close, Danny Charles, Gary Green, Bob Carroll, Carl Bell, Larry Greenfield, Stan Pizyaysz. Row 4 Mike Brethauser, Allen Briesacher, Bob Hetrick, Mike Petway, John Yunker, Terry Petri, Tom West, Gary Adams, Gerald Bach, Ky Holt, John Mullins, Lonis Cook, Jim Koderhandt, Dan Gallant. Row 1: Mike Bost, John Dungey, Frank Hackmann, Wayne Quayle. Row 2. Coach Harpstreit, Keith Otwell, Bill Beebe, Jim Klein. Record is made at District Cross Country Meet. Cross Country requires skill and stamina. Coach Harpstreit s harriers jaunted to many vic¬ tories this year. Their terrific seasonal record showed that the long hours of practice after school pays off. The highlights of the meets are recalled with much pride. In the first meet of the season, Belleville chalk¬ ed up a victory over Lincoln with a score of 15 to 53. Belleville had another outstanding 15 to 48 victory in its match with Wood River. Our harriers took pre¬ cedence over Collinsville and Granite City with scores of 18 to 39 and 25 to 39, respectively. John Trowbridge of Alton set the record for the District Cross Country Meet in 1961 with a time of 10:03. This year, Alton’s George Hunt and Belleville’s Richard Koch both beat Trowbridge’s record of the two-mile run. Hunt’s time of 9:49.5 beat Koch’s rec ord breaking time of 9:53.7 by :04.2. The first defeat Belleville has had in a dual meet in the last three years came when Cahokia heat Belle¬ ville with a score of 35 to 22. But this broken victory streak did not continue to bother them through the season. Our Maroons fought back hard and strong with lots of vigor and vim to place fourth in the South Western Conference at Edwardsville and fifth in the District Cross Country Meet at Alton. Richard Koch’s hard efforts and determination finally paid off when he qualified to go to the state meet at Champaign. 86 CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 21 Sept. 25 Sept. 28 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 23 Oct. 27 Nov. 30 Belleville over Lincoln 15-53 Belleville over Collinsville 18-39 Quadrangular Meet — 4th place Belleville over Granite City 25-39 Belleville Invitational — 11th place Triangular Meet — 2nd place Beaumont Invitational — 18th place Cahokia over Belleville 35-22 Southwest Conference — 4th place Belleville over Wood River 15-48 District — 5 th place Richard Koch went to state Rich Koch practices hard to get in shape for state meet. Long distance runners have another good season. Row 1: Joe Bonduhn, John Chomless, John Matthews. Jim Dick¬ son. Ron Steen. Mike Beckett. Row 2 Joe Krimm. Dick Erdmann, Dave Huber, Steve McCaffree, Syd Clemens. Pat Drayton, Charles Kruta. P.ow 1: Dave Englebretson, Jim Goodwin, Roger Mueller, Smith, Jay Westcott, Jerry Jowett, Dave Renn, Roger Bech- Glenn Pool, Dovid Brauer, David Hoepfinger, Tom Richter. told, Les Lund, Head Coach Jerry Turner. Row 2 Assistant Coach Lloyd Elmore, Dell is Germann, Steve Make way for the Maroon and White. This year our basketball team attained great heights. For the first time in the history of Belleville 1 own- ship I ligh School our Maroons captured the Centralia Tournament trophy. For the second year in a row, the Belleville cagers victoriously carried home the Dupo honors. One of the biggest victories was over our neighbors from Cathedral, as the Maroons captured the City Championship title with a 53-50 win. Our great coach, Jerry Turner, boosted the teams abilities and skills to finish the season with 25 wins and only 4 losses. As was predicted before the season began, our 6’5’’ center, Dave Rcnn, received the high honor of being chosen as a member of the all-state team. He and Roger Bechtold were also chosen as members of the Southern Illinois team. The starting squad consisted of Dellis Germann, 6 ' 1” junior forward; Roger Bechtold, 6’ 1” senior guard; Jerry Jowett, 6 5” senior forward; Roger Muel¬ ler, 6’ senior guard; and Dave Renn. 6 5 ' ’ senior center. Steve Smith, 6 ' 2” senior forward; Les Lund, 6 ' senior forward; Jim Goodwin, 5 ’ 10’ ' junior guard; Jay Westcott, 6’ 4” junior forward; Dave I loepfinger, 5’ 9” junior guard; Dave Englebretson, 6’ junior for¬ ward; Tom Richter, 6 junior forward; Jim Zeiger, 6’ 3” senior forward; and two up and coming sophomore guards, Glenn Pool and Dave Brauer, saw action and helped us out of a lot of tight spots. The week of March 5 began many days of anxiety and tension for the team, coaches, students and fac¬ ulty. It was the week of the Regional Tournament. On the night of Tuesday, March 5, Belleville stomped out Mascoutah in the East St. Louis gym with a 95-53 victory. Thursday, March 7, capacity crowds filled the East St. Louis gym. The spectators awaited a battle between the Maroons and Cathedral’s Crusaders. Belleville fans were not disappointed, for the team brought home a 69-66 score in their favor. The fol¬ lowing night the excitement mounted as the crowd endured a double overtime between Belleville and Lincoln of East St. Louis. I lowever, this pressure did not shake our stalwart team. Belleville triumphed with an 80-79 victory and proudly carried home the Re¬ gional Championship trophy. 89 Forward Del Germann dunks a basket for BTHS. Forward Jerry Jowett ' s rebounding contributed to a fine 25-4 season record. Our 1963 trophy winning and title-grabbing Belleville players with pride rejoice over the Dupo trophy captured again this year. 6 1” senior guard Roger Bechtold executes his superb style known to all BTHS fans. Belleville Maroons Coach Turner, who brilliantly led the Maroons to a 25-4 season record, congratulates All-State center Dave Renn on his recent honor. Dave Renn, our All-State center, upholds the fine style he set during the season. SEASON RECORD BTHS OPP. McKinley • 74 42 •Wood River - 64 49 Cahokia - 64 51 •Granite City - 49 47 •Collinsville - - 58 68 Freeburg - 64 57 •East St. Louis - Centralia Invitational Tournament 80 45 Salem - - 74 45 New Trier - 71 63 Herrin - - 63 61 Centralia - 54 53 •Edwardsville - 92 85 Allon - Dupo Invitational Tournament 63 53 Jerseyville - 59 51 Cathedral - 62 46 Freeburg - 83 53 •Wood R!ver - 54 45 ’Granite City . 57 53 •Collinsville - - 51 60 •East St. Louis - 71 55 •Edwardsville - 71 74 •Alton - - 73 70 Waterloo - 82 44 Cathedral . 53 50 Madison Regional Tournament 68 54 Mascoutah • - 95 53 Cathedral - 69 66 Lincoln (double overtime) Sectional Tournament 80 79 Herrin - ‘Conference Games • • - 46 51 91 1 his year the Maroon cagers held the top ranking position of number one in the state poll for a period of four weeks. To this honor was added the record of winning the regional tournament for the third year in a row. Next year BT 1 IS can expect some excitement from the varsity team because this year’s junior varsity squad finished their season with eleven wins and only six losses. 1 here were many exciting victories, such as the 46-26 over East St. Louis, the 54-28 over Wood River and the 78-38 over Waterloo. Dave Englebretson, Dave Hoepfinger, Glenn Pool, and Jay Westeott, all of whom arc also members of the varsity team, led the JV’s team in p)int getting. Westeott topped them all with a high of thirtv-three points in one game. The sophomore team, w ith an eleven and six record, was led by Neal Holliday, Mike Wagner, I lerschcl Johnson, and Herb Milton. The team finished third in the tournament in Sparta. Twelve wins and six losses were credited to the freshman team. The boys that made it possible were Mike Dartt, Joe Wiley, Clyde Kuehn, Jim Martin. The two victories over Lansdown, 82-52 and 69-31; and Freeburg 66-46 and 73-56 will not soon be for¬ gotten. “Let’s beot Collinsville ' ' —BTHS cheerleaders lead the crowd to a frenzied climax as the team bursts on the floor. JV ' s prepare for next year on varsity. Row 1: Dave Brauer, Glenn Pool, Jim Goodwin, Tom Far- Westeott, Dave Englebretson, Neal Holliday, Tom Richter, quhar, Dave Hoepfinger, Mike Wagner. Row 2. Herschel Rich Reed, Coach Elmore. Johnson, John Dungey, Tom Muskopf, Jim Martin, Jay 92 Row 1: Dave Brauer, Glenn Pool, Richard Bachman, Ronald aid Schloemann, Tom Schlich, Tom Schmulbach, Joe Wiley, Jim Stoeckel, Tom Farquhar, Mike Wagner, Don Albert. Row 2: Ger Martin, Max Davis, Herschel Johnson, Neal Holliday, Rick Reed. Future nucleus shows great talent. Row 1: George Brunner, Gary Drake, Robert Brubaker, John Wheeler, Dave Huber, Mike Klamm, manager. Row 3: H. Jay Greenwood, Jim Mueth, Jim Mease. Row 2: Albert Kassing, Mor- Wittlich, manager; Keith Nesbit, Sid Clemons, Jay Keithley, Jim ris Fields, Clyde Kuehn, Charles Mueth, Mike Koeneman, Dave Martin, Joe Wiley, Bob Degnan, Mike Dartt, Coach Budde. 93 Row 1: Lee Whittaker, Bob Maupin, Jerry Davis, Gory Kelso, Green, Art Mann, Floyd Orr. Absent Louis Gain, Allen Rothen- Wayne Ballard. Row 2: Jim Bollmeier, Bob Barkman, Henry buecher. Dockins, Bob Davis, Bob Kurrelmeyer, Hilton Dawson, John Lone Maroon matman advances to State. December 6 Belleville 24 W(K)d River 20 December 18 Belleville 25 Roxana 14 December 21 Belleville 19 East St. Louis 22 January 8 Belleville 16 Edwardsville 23 January 15 Belleville 19 East St. Louis 22 Januarv 21 Belleville 47 Western Military 3 January 24 Belleville 18 Granite City 31 January 29 Belleville 34 Roxana 6 February 8 Belleville 14 Edwardsville 32 February 13 Belleville 0 Granite City 44 February 16 District Tournament — Carbondale February 23 Sectional Toum. — Wood River March 1-2 State Tournament — Champaign Senior Jerry Davis, under the close supervision of coaches Rauth and Baum, was the only Maroon matman to achieve the right of advancement to the state tournament held March 1 at Champaign. By winning his first two matches, Jerry finished second in the sectional tournament held February 23 at Wood River. Senior Louie Gain finished in the runner-up position by posting wins in his first and third matches. Eight wrestlers advanced to the sectional tournament. Earlier the Maroons, through team effort, had won second place in the district competition held at Carbondale, February 16. The team as a whole spent many hours skillfully perfecting and learning new holds, switches, and pins from their apt coaches. Each boy projected his 94 Junior Henry Dockins works for another pin in the 154 weight class. Maroons capture second in district. time and effort toward the achievement of a success ful season. Many hours not spent practicing on the mat were utilized by lifting weights, wrestling team¬ mates, and generally keeping trim for the upcoming matches. The team ended the season with a well earned 4-6 season record. WEIGHT CLASS Gary Kelso 95 Lee Whittaker 10? Floyd Orr 112 Jim Bollmeier 120 Boh Maupin 120 Jerry Davis 127 Wavne Ballard 133 A. Rothenbeucher 133 Arthur Mann 138 Hilton Dawson 145 Henry Dockins 154 Luther Gain 165 Bob Davis 180 John Green 180 Bob Kurrelmeycr 11 Wt. Coaches Rauth and Baum review highlights of the 1962-63 season. Floyd Orr, 112 pound sophomore, shows fine style in on attempt to score against his opponent in the Roxana meet. Junior Varsity grapplers offer bright prospects. The junior varsity wrestlers, guided by Coach Baum, finished the 1962-1963 season with a com¬ mendable 6-2 record. Both losses were to Granite City. Like the varsity grapplers, the junior varsity team spent many hours after school practicing in the boys’ gym. Each boy worked fervently to im prove his technique and looked forward to wrestling on the varsity team in the future. Leading the way for the junior varsity grapplers were Don Cramer, Don Janklow, Jim Bollmeier, Roger Studer, Dave Erb, Dennis Witkus and Allen Rothenbuecher. These boys offer bright prospects for future Belleville wrestling teams. Row ?: Gerry Seger, Jim Bollmeier, Don Janklow, Mike Bates, Larry Qualls. Row 2. Louis Duggan, Joe Ellison, Dennis Schlueter, Mike Meyer, Roger Studer, Ted Riggs, Bob Johnson, Jack McAdoo. Row 3. Richard Garcia, manager; Robert Bark- man, Ted Hines, Dennis Witkus, Dave Erb, Martin Barkman, Don Cromer, David Seibert, Alan Rothenbuecher, Frank Rogers, Kent Kopf, Sam Wittaker, manager. 96 Row 1: George Goble, Michael Graf, John Hackman, Richard Wathern, Jerry Weik. Row 2: William Shedd, Mahlon Wallace, Kenneth Cox, Jerry Krummrich, Don Engel, Bill Vogel, John Matthews. Row 3: Richard Dashner, Manager; Barry Norman, David Guymon, John Helf, John Woodrome, Bruce Heien, Richard Brady, John Biava, Danny Lavin, Clyde Brasher, Edward Gutreuter, manager. Future grapplers show fine talents on the mats Row 1. Jerry Harris, Jim Koderhandt, Philip White, Mike lienesch, Alan Hippard, Mike Smith, Ernest Peiffer, Gene Kopf, Bill Thien, Jerry Berger. Row 2: William Berry, Joel Wisecup, Randy Schneider, Bob Bagley, Ron Lewallen, Mike Beckett, Charles Morgan, Allen Briesacher, Mike Petway, Dennis Russell, Robert Bechtoldt, Alvin Mason. Row 3; David Duke, Gary Adams, Everett Sakosko, Larry Saylor, Charles Heuermann, Steve George, Wayne Chadderton, Rickey Klotx, Charles Neumann, Carl Bell, Walter Bertelsman, Roger Wallis, Rodney Dunck, Lonis Cook. 97 Varsity Track—Row 1: Coach Tabor, Mike Bost, Ken McCum- ber, Gil Stapf, Bill Beebe, Wayne Quail, Keith Otwell, Rob¬ ert Hatley, Ron Thomas. Coach Harpstreit. Row 2; Ron Schmidt, Steve Muser, Andy Tonne, Frank Hackmann, Dave Gerber, Mike Max, Neal Holliday, Bill Brannon, Jim Klein, Row 3: Don Windsor, Norris McCall, Jim Jones, Gary Uhrig, Don McCartney, Mike Tatalovich, Dan Willeford, Larry Burro, Carl Batha, Joe Wiley. Row 4. Bob Scott, manager, Dwight York, manager, Mike Hayes, Bob Kurrelmeyer, Ken Dinga, Tom Koenig, Tom Amlung, Ron McCartney, Burt Myers, Steve Young. Thindads gain strength as season progresses. With the approach of spring, Coach Harpstreit organized his track prospects. Included in the seventeen varsity members were fourteen returning lettermen. Senior lettermen included: Frank Hackmann, quarter and half mile; Jim Jones, pole vault; Gay Uhrig, hurdles; Dick Walters, high jump; Don Windsor, discus; and Jim Zaring, shotput. On March 29 the Maroons, opening the ’63 season, were defeated by a powerful Lincoln team, 83 3 5 to 34 2 5. Clos¬ est Maroon challenger for a first in the track events was Glenn Pool, who bowed in the final ten yards of the 440. Other second place winners w r ere Frank Hackmann, 880, and Bill Beebe, mile. In the field events Jim Zaring pitched the shot 48 ' 2Vi” with Burt Myers close behind. Don Windsor and Ron Thomas placed second and third respectively in the dis¬ cus throw The Maroons had better luck on April 2 when they silenced the Cahokia Comanches by posting a 67Vi-503i triumph. Our thinclads dominated nine of the fourteen events. On April 5 the Maroons, copping a first in every event, raced to their sec¬ ond victory by outmatching Wood River 95-23. As the season progressed the Maroons wwked and aimed for new ' records. Coach Harpstreit ponders over a problem at one of the meets. 99 Belleville pole vaulter flies high to clear a first in his event. Speed, agility, and endurance marked the 63 Maroon hurdlers. Steve Young strains to put every ounce of strength in his throw. Freshman Joe Wiley easily clears the bar to place first. Putting forth all his energy, Gary Uhrig strains for a jump. Tom Koenig kicks in as he approaches home stretch in the 880 relay. March 29 Lincoln (East St. Louis) Belleville April 2 Cahokia Belleville April 5 Wood River Belleville April 9 Edwardsville Belleville April 10 Rock Jr. High (Frosh) Belleville April 13 1 lurst Busch Meet Carbondale April 18 Clark Jr. High (Frosh) Belleville April 19 SAV. Conference Relays Alton April 23 East St. Louis - East St. Louis April 26 Frosh Soph Relays - Alton April 29 Collinsville-Granite (Frosh) Collinsville April 30 St. Clair County Meet East St. Louis May 1 Lansdown Jr. High (Frosh) Belleville May 3 East St. Louis Relays East St. Louis May 4 Frosh-Soph Meet - Dupo May 7 Centralia - Belleville May 10 District Meet East St. Louis May 11 Freshman Meet - Belleville May 14 Granite City Belleville May 16 Cahokia (J.V.) - Belleville May 17 18 State Meet - Champaign May 21 Alton - Alton May 24 S.W. Conference Meet East St. Louis Freshman Track—Row I. Coach N. Armstrong, Larry Saylor, Mike Beckett, Mark Hoel, Jim Rasch, John Greenwood, Terry Phillips, Mike Thomas, Albert Kassing, Coach Arnold. Row 2. Keith Nes- bit, John Feickert, Dave Huber, Bob Stenhauser, Mike Dartt, Syd Clemens, Gary Adams, Doug Bommarito, Gary Seibert. Row 3: Terry Lang, Gory Gudovich, Dale Potter, Phil McCullough, Pat Drayton, Alan Hippard, Larry Greenfield. Row 4: Paul Blome, Randy Scharf, Charles Morgan, Mike Petway, Carl Bell, Curt Agne, Steve Corneliussen. Row 5: Ricky Eckert, manager. Jack Willeford. Soph-frosh teams provide outstanding potential. Sophomore Track —Row ?. Coach N. Armstrong, Dennis Hays, Jim Dickson, Roger Studer, Dick Erdmann, Don Chamless, Ronald Steen, Rob Nebgen, Marty Barkman, Dan Frank, Ronald Tialdo, Krieg Prochaska, Joe Krimm, Dave Seibert, Coach Arnold. Row 2. John Matthews, Ivan Kohlmeier, Walter Seib, Jim Eisenhauer, Gary Havel, John Zweig, Albert Young, Don Morris, Jim Boll - meier, Frank Rodgers, Steve McCaffree, Joe Banduhn, Jack Mc- Adoo. Row 3: Wayne Ballard, Chip Gray, Mike Schweickert, Bob Young, Bill Gerngross, Kent Kopf, Gary Schaefer, Richard Dosh- ner, Ed Gutreuter, Roger Merrill, Fred Tinney, Ben Kough. Row 4 Don Amenn, Syl Fontana, Dan Knipp, Dennis Keefe, Wayne Mabus, Richard Brady, Mike Hammel, Terry Eatherton, George Mason, Tom Nuetzel, Dennis Witkus, Charles Kruta. Enthusiastic Belleville spectators proudly cheered April 1 Waterloo 2 at Freeburg 3 Columbia 4 Edwardsville 8 Granite City 10 East St. Louis 11 at Collinsville 13 Springfield Griffin 16 Wood River 17 at Alton 20 at Springfield Feitshans 22 at Edwardsville 24 at Granite City 25 at East St. Louis 27 at Staunton 27 at Litchfield 29 Collinsville 30 Assumption May 1 at Wood River 2 Alton 4 at O ' Fallon 6 at Dupo 8 New Athens 10 Cathedral 13-15 District 20-22 Regional 27-29 Sectional June 6-7 State Finals ’Southwestern Conference games Bob Pelc clutches the bat and waits his turn at the plate. I Varsity Baseball —Row h Bill Butts, Ken Peterson, Steve Smith, Roy Coach Budde, John Beckwith, Tom Richter, Dellis Germann, Mickey Culbertson, Glen Boeker, Don Davis, David Schwalb. Row 2 Darrel Anna, Danny Rion, Jay Westcott, Dave Englebretson, Harvey Fergu- Allen, Bob Muehlhauser, Roger Bechtold, Dave Hopfinger, Bob Pelc, son, Richard Baltz, Bob Nugent, Coach Turner. Roger Mueller, Dick Seiler, Gory Huwer, Gary Kombrink. Row 3: our mighty Maroons on to victory after victory. Again this year the Belleville baseball team was successfully led by Mr. Budde, head coach, and Mr. Turner, assistant. Belleville has long been noted for its power hitting baseball team and the 1963 team was no exception. Belleville base¬ ball fans had a chance to attend many exciting games and watch outstanding players sport their hitting, pitching, fielding, and running talents. The Maroons met worthy opponents in their numerous games. A forecast of the season that could be expected from the Maroons was given in the opening contests. Victory was the Belle¬ ville erv when they carri ed home with the 4-2 decision over Waterloo, the 15-5 victory over Freeburg, the 4-3 defeat of Columbia, and the 7-4 win over Edwardsville. The returning senior lettermen who led the baseball team this year were Harvey Ferguson, Roger Mueller, Roger Bechtold, Don Davis, Les Lund, Gary Kombrink, Steve Smith, and Richard Baltz. Returning underclassmen, Dellis Germann, Dave Englebretson, Roy Culbertson, and Jay Westcott, also added their talents to the team. Richard Baltz winds up and prepares to send a fast pitch over the plate. Catcher, Gary Kombrink, waits far the pitch over the plate. The remains of a powerful hit and fast start. The Maroons were a hard-hitting, fast-running team. Dave Englebretson heads for second base after a successful hit. With a powerful swing Don Davis sends the ball flying. Row 1: Jim Jones, manager, Dennis Marlen, Mike Wagner, Mike Voellinger, Dennis Deckard, Bob Maupin, Mike Bates, Bill Vordt- riede, Mike Logan, Mike Meyer, Jay Maurer, Bill Hettenhausen, Ted Riggs, Jerry Mouser, manager. Row 2: Lloyd Elmore, coach. Rich Veile, Dale Tate, Steve Brady, Les Greene, Terry Bohne- meier, Ron Stoeckel, William Phillips, Don Albert, Danny Haw¬ thorne, Doug Dahm, Robert Johnson, Joe Krim. Row 3. Dave Welker, Tom Schmulbach, Bill Titus, Herschel Johnson, Ricky Coates, John Schaefer, Robert Sneed, Kenneth Cox, Joe Dorr, Louis Duggan, Robert Reichert, Dennis Armstrong, Ray Rohr, David Groh, Tom Schlich. Junior varsity holds much promise for next year. Ken Peterson stands over the base, pr epared to hit the man on third base into home. 105 Tennis —Row 1. Dave Hertling, Frank Conners, Jay Haines, Chuck Hollman. Row 2. Tom Farquhar, Robbie Allison, Coach Rauth, Brian Smith, Earl Millard. Conner and Smith are still tops in tennis. Coach VVallv Rauth had a fine tennis team to work with during the 63 matches. Frank Conner and Brian Smith, the boys who represented Belleville in the state meets last year and who have been one and two on the team since their freshman year, returned from last years squad. Don Evon, lorn Farquhar, Robert Alii son, Chuck Hollman and Earl Millard also returned to the squad to help give the tennis team a terrific sea¬ sonal record . This year’s squad tried to beat last year’s streak of fifteen victories. April 4 Edwardsville, here 6 Olnev, here 8 Granite City, here 11 Collinsville, there 16 Wood River, here 17 Centralia, there 18 Mascoutah, here 19 Roxana, there April 22 Edwardsville, there 23 Centralia, here 24 Granite City, there 29 Collinsville, here May 1 Wood River, there 3-4 District 14 Roxana, here 17-18 State Hard practice will put Brian Smith in excellent shape. 106 Row 1: Phil Louvier, Bob Ernst, Bob Wallace, Mike Bader. Row 2. Doug Parrish, Edward Kraft, Richard Krim, Coach Dean Renn, Paul Maurer, Barry Marganstern, Jim Trenary, Jim Louvier. Golfers swing into action for a winning season. Doug Parrish and Bob Ernst stand by quietly as Jim Trenary prepares to sink a putt. GOLF SCHEDULE April 3 Alton there April 5 Centralia - there April 8 Lebanon - there April 10 Western M.A. - here April 11 Wood River here April 16 Collinsville there April 17 Alton here April 22 Assumption - here April 24 Centralia - here April 26 Collinsville and Alton here April 29 Wood River there April 30 Western M.A. - there May 2 Assumption there May 4 Quincy Tournament there May 7 Lebanon - here May 10 District Tournament May 13 Conference Tournament here May 15 Collinsville here May 17-18 State finals Enthusiastically the golf team began its season, and under the supervision and coaching of Mr. Renn, m S i 5 ifgEF :7vS ?fe fea? rf?. V ' � •; . r . _ « • • %. ?S|� v icV.X! “for there is naught to fear, the gang’s all here” Joe Burnham, principal, Belleville Town¬ ship High School. Giving of his time and patience willingly, our principal, Mr. Burnham, has worked hard to make BTHS an outstanding edu¬ cational institution. I lis friendly personality and cheerful smile gives our student bodv a fine example to follow. One of the many unsung heroes of our school, Mr. Mullen helps Mr. Haberaecker direct the financial operation of the school. His quiet efficiency and constant effort has enabled the school to make the best use of available money for equipment and main tenance of buildings. Dal- Mullen, business manager, Belleville Township High School and Junior College. no The administrators organize the operation of the school and direct its program Our new superintendent, Mr. Haberaecker, has shown the students of BTHS how to step into a new job. start it func¬ tioning anew, and make it successful. With the situation well in hand, he quicklv won the admiration and confidence of his colleagues and stimulated their enthusiasm to push the bond issue, which was successful largely because of his efforts. The seven members of the Board of Education, elected by the community, perform by law such duties as managing school tax money, setting up school policy, and providing teachers, buildings, and equipment to teach the young of the community. This year the Board conducted a bond issue to establish another campus to relieve overcrowded conditions at BTI IS. J. Haberaecker, superintendent of Belleville Township High School and Junior College. Seated Mr H. j. Haberaecker, superintendent. Mr. W. H. Halle, Standing: Mr. Marvin Miller, Mr. Carl Feickert, Mr. Herbert Baum, president, Miss Ruth F.ncke, secretary, Mr. Rogers Jones, attorney. Mr. Norman Stonewater, Mr. Leslie Driver, Mr. Norman Kaesburg. Albert Allen Armstrong, C. Armstrong, N. Arnold Ayllon Baer Bainter Baum Beekman Besserman Bobzin Boyd Boyles Brasher Budde Carter Chapman Closson Corrough Cross Davis, J. Davis, J. Davis, N. The spirit of our school is the spirit of knowledge; Al bert, Ruby. English. Allen, F. B. General science. Armstrong, Clarence A. American history; Director of Athletics. Armstrong, Norman. Physical education; assistant track and basketball coach. Arnold, Bruce. Physical education. Ayllon, Arnold. Spanish. Baer, Hope. Concert choir, reserve choir, ensembles, advanced chorus. Bainter, Dan. English. Baum, Urban. Biology; football center and guard coach. Beckman, Kathryn. Typing. Besserman, Albert G. Basic math. Bobzin, David. Geometry, basic math. Boyd, Ethelyn. Health education. Boyles, Albert. Junior math, geometry, basic math. Brasher, Esther. Bookkeeping. Budde, Alfred. Counselor; Director of Transportation; head baseball and assistant basketball coach. Carter, Emery. Head of the Department of Physical Education. Chapman, Donald A. Architectural design and draw¬ ing, mechanical drawing; Industrial Education Club. Closson, Helen. Homemaking; Future Homemakers of America. Corrough, Clifford. Director of Student Personnel. Cross, O. H. Dean of Students. Davis, Jeanette. English. Davis, John. Civics. Davis, Naomi. Clerical practice, typing. 112 Duggan, Bessie. Counselor. Dungey, Florine. English. Eller, Robert. Counselor; Future Teachers of America. Elmore, Lloyd. Physical education; assistant basketball and baseball coach. Esterly, George. Counselor. Eubanks, Sam B. Government. Fiore, Alda. Shorthand, typing. Frala, Bob. Driver education; head football and assist¬ ant track coach. Frew, John. Business education. Gabel, Elnor. Spanish. Garcia, Esther. School nurse. Gatawakas, Helen. English. Gentseh, Robert L. Civics. Gilligan, Robert. American problems, economics. Glass, Ruth. Head librarian. Green, Jane. Physical education. Groom, Cathy. English. Guthrie, Merle. Geometry, algebra; Cheerleaders, Jun¬ ior Jam director. Gyerman, E. M. Head of the Department of Industrial Education, machine shop, general shop. Hall, Willard. American history. Hansleben, Jane. Sociology; “Bellevinois , Staff. Harpstreit, Theodore A. Mechanical drawing, shop math; Lettermcn’s Club, head track and cross coun¬ try coach. Henkel, Janice. Shorthand, typing. Hepp, Cecelia. Algebra. this eagerness to learn comes from our teachers. Duggan Dungey Eller Elmore Esterly Eubanks Fiore Frala Frew Gabel Garcia Gatawakas Gentseh Gilligan Glass Green Groom Guthrie Gyerman Hall Hansleben Harpstreit Henkel Hepp 113 Hillard, Mahlon J. Physical science, applied science. Hoefer, Betty. Physical education. Holle, Jeanine. Algebra. Hunsaker, Richard. Speech, debate, dramatics, Thes¬ pian Troupe, Forensic League, Little Theatre, Senior and One-Act plays director. Jackson, Don. Junior math, basic math; assistant base¬ ball coach. Jakobe, Henry. Art, painting, graphics, commercial art. Jones, Charles S. English. Jones, Donald. Soph choir, frosh-soph girls and mixed choruses; Tone Twisters. Jossem, Lilian. English; Director of Publicity, “Hy News ' Staff Kaffenzakis, Janie Z. Spanish. Keel, W illiam. Chemistry, general science. Kirsch, Leroy O. Marching band, reserve band, frosh mixed chorus. Kriege, Lenora. World history. Kueker, Oliver. Geometry, algebra, basic math. Lauder, Fred. Head of the Department of Biological Science and Health and Safety. Leunig, Mary Jean. American history, government; People-to-People Program. Levin, Belle. Motivation Center, Dean of Girls. Limper, Harold. Geography. Lind, Sonja M. German; German Club. Llewellyn, David. Algebra. Ix)gan, Denver. Registrar. Maloney, Kathryn. American history, world history. Massey, James. Chemistry. Masters, Elmo. Counselor, Homebound Students Pro¬ gram coordinator. Though the students are the body of BTHS, Hillard Hoefer Holle Hunsaker Jackson Jones, C. Jones, D. Jossem Kaffenzakis Keel Kriege Kueker Lauder Leunig Levin Lind Llewellyn Logan Maloney Massey Jakobe Kirsch Limper Masters 114 Matthews McAteer McCann McCravy Miller Morgan Mueller Murphy Murray Nebelsick Niemeyer Niess, A. Niess, M. Niess, N. Ochs Oelrich Payne Peters Pfingsten Pleasant Powell Pruitt Pulliam Pyatt the faculty members are its very backbone. Matthews, Ruth. English. McAteer, Verna. Assistant librarian. McCann, Ann. Reading Clinic, developmental reading; Future Teachers of America. McCravy, Jeanne. English. Miller, Otis. Civics. Morgan, Eda. Biology. Mueller, Ruth. Office occupations, secretarial practice. Murphy, Ema. Civics. Murray, Marjorie. Art, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, crafts, fashion design. Nebelsick, Alvin. Head of the Department of Social Studies, American history. Niemeyer, Jan. English; Writing Contests chairman. Niess, Allan. English. Niess, Mary Luise. English. Niess, Netta V. German. Ochs, Wilma H. Latin; Latin Club. Oelrich, Dorothy. German. Payne, Kathleen. Assistant librarian. Peters, Edwin H. Head of the Department of Fine Arts, concert band, orchestra, music theory, girls and mixed choruses. Pfingsten, W ayne E. Bookkeeping, business arithmetic, general business. Pleasant, Janies. English, Head of Dramatics, Junior Jam director. Powell, Jacqueline K. English. Pruitt, Charles. Physics. Pulliam, Frieda. English. Pyatt, Kenneth. Head of the Department of Mathe¬ matics. 115 Quackenbos, Mary, English. Rabushka, Sol. English. Rauth, Walter M. H. Physical cducation;head wrestling and tennis coach. Ream, Madge. English; National Honor Society. Reeder, Orpha. Algebra, basic math, English. Renn, Dean. Physical education; head golf and assistant football coach. Risser, Mary. Biology. Ryan, John. Counselor! Saunders, William F. Head of the Department of Eng¬ lish. Schmidt, Howard. Geometry, basic math. Srhottman, Shirley. Transcription, secretarial practice. Srhuessler, Allen H. Natural science. Shaw , Christina. English. Short, Marguerite. Typing Sims, John. Welding. Skaar, Marguerite. Head of the Department of Foreign Languages, French. Smith, Myrna. Physical education. Snider, Genevieve. Junior math, basic math. Spurrier, Pat. Physical education. Steel, Nancy. Latin; Latin Club. Stokes, Jack. English; Dramachoir, play director. Stover, Farren. French. Switzer, Marjorie. Physical education. l abor, H. B. Geometry, basic math; assistant track coach. These are our teachers—educators, sponsors, friends. Quackenbos Rabushka Rauth Ream Reeder Renn Risser Ryan Saunders Schmidt Schottman Schuessler Shaw Short Sims Skaar Smith Snider Spurrier Steel Stokes Stover Switzer Tabor 116 TeWinkle, Helen. American history, international relations. Thomas, Ogle. Assistant Dean of Students; Student Council. Thurbcr, Barbara. Civics. Tierney, Jean. English. Tony, Dayle. English. Turner, Jerry. American history, government; head basketball and assistant baseball coach. 1‘hrig, Margot. Art. Van Blair, Dale. English. Vogel, David. English; assistant baseball coach. Warren, George. French. Weygandt, Ema. English. Wilson, F. E. Biology. Wolford, Daniel. Agriculture, Director of Visual Aids; Future Farmers of America, Movie Operators Club. Yung, Harold. Trigonometry, algebra. Zupsich, Mike. Junior math, basic math, geometry. They give us the foundation for building our lives Faculty not pictured: Aldag, Donald. Mechanical, machine, and technical drawing, general shop; Industrial Education Club. Baker, (trover. Geography, biology, physiography; assistant football coach. Best, Jean. Homemaking, nutrition. Blankenship, Jerry. Social studies, conservation, assist¬ ant librarian. Blondell, Douglas. Woodworking, general shop. Hamilton, M. Alberta. Head of Girls Physical Educa¬ tion, Health, and Safety. Heinz, Ralph. Electronics, electricity. Henry, Audrey. English. Hertel, Alfred L. Health education. Hopke, Linda. Homemaking. Kneedler, Forrest L. General business, business arith¬ metic, consumer education. Kopp, Mary Ann. American history, social studies. LeResche, Corinne. Typing. McConnell, Charles. Auto shop. Milligan, Janet. English; Little Theatre. Oelrich, Elizabeth. Shorthand, typing. Rybicki, Jerome M. Geometry, algebra, basic math; assistant football coach. Scanned, William. English. Walker, Dale. Physics. 117 We couldn ' t ask for a more dependable service staff Our service staff consists of dedicated cafeteria help, capable office workers, and hard-working janitors. The services that they render to the students and faculty’ are necessary and we appreciate their dependability and efforts. Row I; Betty Burris, Melva Graf, Dell Held. Row 2: Marlene Wright, Eleanor Krummrich, Amelia Wallace, Maryann Becker, Geraldine Appel, Lavetfe Gnovesteen. Row 3. Wally Cechovic, Gloria Rose, Helen Phillips, Marian Taft, Carol Mueller, Alice Gyerman. Row 7: Blanche Tetzlaff, Ruth Bressler, Ruth Rix, Ann Gaubatz, Cleo Bien, Nola Hatley, Nela Ulrich, Josephine Fickinger, Rose Kricen- sky. Row 2. Orville Harper, manager; Judus Weygant, Martha Griebel, Norma Brandmeyer, Emma Kirsch, Louise Mueller, Margaret Rohn, Henrietta Kuhn, June Schaefer, Dorothy Thomp¬ son, Leona Noser, Florence Brown, Caroline Noll, Luella Patterson, Lester Slade. Row 7; Ted Funderburk, Cleland Isgrigg, Emil Gantner, Lucy Wright, Clarence Staub. Row 2. Albert Neumann, Ferd Seiler, Adam McBride, Norm Bruss, Alfred Terry, Albert Rapp, Peter Lisch, Arthur Vetter, Philip Christian. 118 Lines on campus are a familiar sight Throughout the years students of all classes look for helpful advice from their counselors. Hungry students receive delicious food from the cafeteria workers. We all appreciate the fine work done by Mr. Harper and his staff. One of the most familiar sights on our campus is that of long lines of students waiting for service at the counselor’s office, the bookstore, or the cafeterian. A school of our size presents many individual wants and needs and each must be taken care of, no matter how unimport¬ ant they may seem to others. Sometimes the students are impatient, sometimes they are calm, but they are always greeted by a smiling face and an offer of help. Lines are frequently seen in the bookstore, as students buy books, supplies, and tickets from the workers directed by Mrs. Graff. Barbara Wittlich, Treasurer; John Lewis, Vice-president; Sailie McCaffree, Secretary. Seniors MOTTO: “With the ropes of the past vve will ring the bells of the future. COLORS: Gold nnd white President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer President, Harry Sterling Harry Sterling John Lewis Sallie McCaffree Barbara Wittlich Representatives: Row I: Sarah Beekman, Carol Graves. Row 2. Sherry Pierce, Chris Baltz. Row 3: Steve Smith, Bob McKelvey, Roger Mueller, Linda Weihl, Marilyn McCann, Marsha Best, Bobbie Ferrell. 120 Life at BTHS began a new experience for us Larry Dean Adele Frosh soph football William A. Allgire Joyce Jean Allison Reserve Choir, Future Nurses of America, Student Service, class float. Little Theatre John Carl Altmansberger Frosh wrestling. Junior Jam, class floats, Prom Committees Jack L. Alves Mickie Anna Transfer from Biloxi, Mississippi, baseball, track, Letterman, Student Council Shirley Mae Arnold Brenda Eileen Bacchetti Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Marching Band, Majorette, Orchestra, Little Theatre, Colochees Zandra Lee Back Mixed Chorus, Junior Jam, class floats, Prom Com¬ mittee Patricia Sue Badgley Future Nurses of America, Chorus, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Dennis Leland Baker Reserve Choir, class floats, Junior Jam, Prom Com¬ mittees Richard Calvin Ballard Football, wrestling, track, Letterman As freshmen we plunged wholeheartedly into Christine Dorothy Bolts BellexHnois Staff, Cheerleader co-captain, Student Council officer, Marching Band, Band Council, Junior Jam, Jam Queen candidate. Prom Commit¬ tee, Future Teachers of America, Citizenship Award nominee, Junior Honor Society, football queen candidate Richard E. Balts Baseball, basketball, Letterman Kathleen Ann Barber Student Service, Junior Jam, roll checker, office worker Sheila Rose Barber Transfer from Shawnee-Mission North, Kansas, Hy News Staff, Latin Club, Girls Advanced Chorus, Prom Committee Gcorgianna Bardsley Chorus Maryann Elaine Baum Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats. Future Business Leaders of America Janet Clare Beatty Choir, Sextette, Madrigal Choir, Dramachoir, Jun¬ ior Jam, Colochees, Soph play, Thespian Variety Show, Little Theatre Roger Walter Bechtold Basketball, baseball. Junior Jam, Jam King candi¬ date Betty Ann Beckett Transfer from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Prom Committee Sarah Helen Beekman Bellei ' inois Staff business manager, Student Coun¬ cil, Junior Jam, Colochees, Future Teachers of America, Bellevidears, Prom Committee, class floats, Little Theatre, football queen candidate Roger Thomas Behrens Thomas William Bell Junior Class vice-president. Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats., Frosh Mixed Chorus 122 the support of the magazine drive and won! Mary Ann Belton Sharon Ann Benner Future Teachers of America, Chorus, class floats Ronald F. Bennett Sandra Sue Bereitschaft Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats Bonnie Jean Berry Chorus, office worker Marsha Lee Best Choir, Sextette, Junior Jam and Court, class of Student Council officer. Junior Honor Society, float, Prom Committee William Kent Bickham Transfer from Decatur Central, Indianapolis, Indiana Jane Leslie Bishop Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats Dennis Gene Blick Basketball, baseball Karen Lee Blockyou Cheerleader co-captain, Student Council, Junior Jam, Jam Queen candidate, Bellevidears, Prom Committee, class floats Eddy Ray Boehm Industrial Education Club, projection room worker Jeanne Alice Booth Chorus, Reserve Choir, Latin Club 123 Many hours were spent on our Hobo Day float Ann Moy Bosworth Bellevinois Staff advertising manager. Student Council, Honor Thespian, Little Theatre, Choir, Junior Jam, Junior Honor Society, class floats. Prom Committee Toby Wayne Botkin Industrial Education Club, projection room worker Jomes Robert Bouril Judith Ann Boyd Reserve Choir, Girls Advanced Chorus, Frosh play. Soph play Fred Daniel Bradac Junior Jam, basketball, baseball, football Beverly Jeon Brady Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, Colo chees, Chorus, Soph dance Seniors, Seniors, S-E-N-l-O-R-S,” chant senior students while seated in a pow-wow as part of the Hobo Day festivities. 124 Yet our artistic work failed in the parade. Once upon a college handbook lay a senior hand— Michael Norman Brady Transfer from Kubasaki High, Okinawa, football, baseball, Lettcnnan Wil ' iam Alan Brannon Chemistry Club, Band, football Clyde Euaene Brasher Little Theatre, Band, wrestling, track. Junior Jam. Future Teachers of America Michael Eugene Brauer Letterman, class float. Prom Committee, Junior Honor Society, football, basketball, track, wrestling Paula Antoinette Bray Frosh Girls Chorus, Reserve Choir, Junior Jam, class float Karen Kay Brem Future 1 lomemakers of America, Prom Committee. Junior Jam Our semester exams brought us a new outlook Shirley Johanna Bretsch Frosh Girls Chorus, Junior Jam, Future Business Leaders of America, Prom Committee, class float Don Bretz Richard James Bretz Chemistry Club, Radio Club, Slide Rule Club Nikki Brunsman Junior Honor Society, Bellevidcars, Junior Jam, class floats, Prom Committee, Chorus, Soph dance Constance Eileen Bryant Little Theatre, People-to-People Program, Junior Jam, Prom Committee David Buckley Patricia Louise Buecher Bellevinois Staff, Majorette, Band, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Joan Adrianne Bueschen Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, Office Occupations Association Maureen Kay Burge Little Theatre, Soph play, Future Teachers of America, Advanced Mixed Chorus Carl Edward Burpo Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Chemistry Club, projection room worker David Edward Busekrus Frosh baseball Stanley Theodore Bussen on the seven semesters to follow at school. Gary Joseph Capone Football, wrestling, track, Letterman, Prom Committee George William Chaffee Frosh-soph baseball, Prom Committee Valerie Lynne Chambers Diana Carolyn Chapman Little TheatTC, Thespian, y News Staff, Debate Squad, People-to-Peoplc Program, Chemistry Club, Dramachoir Sandra Jean Chastain Chorus, Frosh One Acts, Junior Jam, class floats Lonnie Kay Cheatham Junior Jam, Prom Committee Mike John Chenault Sandra Louise Clark Chorus, office worker, Student Service Charlene Besalynne Claro Future Business Leaders of America, Prom Com mittee, Junior Jam Jim E. Clemons Vicki Joyce Clubb Future Business Leaders of America, Junior Jam, Future Nurses of America Carol Ann Conroy Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Junior Honor Society, Future Teachers of America, class float Many classmates began their dramatic careers Maureen Moc Constance Hy News Staff, Prom Committee, class floats, Jun ior Jam, Future Teachers of America, Senior Class social chairman Shirley Jean Cook Marching Band, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Babs Cooper Bellevinois Staff, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, Chorus, Colochees Mary Corneliussen Transfer from Paris, France, Junior Jam, class floats. Prom Committee Michael Stephen Crawford Little Theatre Judith Mae Cron Prom Committee, class floats Dan Daubach Prom Committee, class floats, Latin Club, Chemisr try Club, Debate Squad Jerry Michael Davis Frosh baseball, soph track, junior varsity football, varsity wrestling, Letterman Lois Jeanette Davis Marching Band, Concert Band, Junior I lonor So¬ ciety, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Chorus Lynda Davis Hy News Staff, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, Frosh Girls Chorus, Mixed Chorus, class floats, Reserve Choir Donna Sue Cromer Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Hy Neu s Staff Carol Joyce Crawford Future Business Leaders of America, class floats. Prom Committee 128 with their appearance in Freshman One Acts Darrell Lee Davidson Track Hilton Dawson Wrestling, football, Letterman Richard Arthur Delano Ada Jean DeMond Dan Lloyd DeVan Cross country Mary Lou Diesel Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Marching Band, Band Council, Future Nurses of America, class floats, Citizenship Award nominee 1 Bonnie Lee Dill Chorus, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Advanced Chorus, Student Service Dave William Dill Ronald Gene Dill Frosh baseball Karen Sue Dinga Transfer from Cahokia, Illinois, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Sharon Kay Dinga Transfer from Cahokia, Illinois, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Charles William Dixon Soph football, class float, Prom Committee Our frosh dance provided an enjoyable eve Rhea Ann Dixon Contest Reading Richard William Drake Junior Jam Sandra Sue Draper Little Theatre, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Future Teachers of America Richard Bradley Dunck Junior Jam, Prom Committee, wrestling, tennis, Jam King candidate Betty Sue Dunn June Elaine Dunning Hugo Henry Ehret Junior Honor Society, Little Theatre, class, floats, Chemistry Cluh Julenc Koy Ehret Bellevinais Staff, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, Band, Chorus, class floats, Thespian Variety Show, Colochees Mary Kay Elliott Future Homemakers of America, Junior Jam Susan Kay Elliott Mixed Chorus, class floats, Prom Committee Judy Alberta Emery Charles Joseph Ehret Soph football, class float, wrestling 130 as the class of ' 63 became a part of BTHS. David Kent Engel Junior Jam Jon William Engle Latin Club, frosh-soph football, wrestling, projection room worker Susan Harriet Engler Bellevinois Staff, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class floats. Girls Chorus Bob Ernst Lettcrman, golf. Prom Committee, class floats Loisgene Eveld Junior Jam Michael Alan Fahey Mike Farmer Frosh soph football, frosh wrestling. Prom Com¬ mittee Bob Forwell Marching Band, junior varsity track, football Harvey Ferguson Lettcrman, football, baseball, Prom Committee Barbara Ann Ferrell Bobbie Bellevinois Staff, Student Council, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, football queen candi¬ date Janis Ferry Concert Band, Junior Jam Daniel Ray Fietsam Junior Jam, frosh and varsity baseball 131 After our long year of initiation was over, Kay Edna Fischer Junior Jam and Coronation, Bellevidears, Cheer¬ leader, class floats, Prom Committees Barbara Lee Fitzsenry Transfer from Hazelwood, Missouri, Colochees Steven C. Ford Choir, Junior Jam, Prom Chairman, Chemistry Club, wrestling Ronald G. Forsythe Industrial Education Club president James Mark Foster Little Theatre, cross country, People-to-People Program Kathleen G. Franey Chorus, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Thomas Albert Frank Transfer from Washington High, Milwaukee Wis¬ consin, Letterman, varsity track, varsity cross coun¬ try, wrestling. Prom Committee Keith Holt Freeman Little Theatre, Thespian, Dramachoir, Boys Chorus, Mixed Chorus. Junior Jam, Prom Committee Carole L. Freiberg Bellevidears, class float, Junior Jam, Soph dance Lee Ann French Little TheatTc, Thespian, Debate Squad, Hy News Staff Junior Jam, Prom Committee Suzonne Fricke Transfer from Notre Dame Academy, Belleville Kenneth Thomas Fuchs Frosh track, soph football 132 we finally settled down to the daily routine. Richard Gary Fuess Junior Jam Charles Vincent Fulkerson First Prize Architectural Design Class Guy Wayne Fussner Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats Tony D. Goa Gayle Betty Gaertner Prom Committee, class floats Luther Thomas Gain Letterman, football co-captain, wrestling co-captain, track John Gallo Sandra Lynn Ganim Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class Chorus float. Mixed Williom Wallace Ganschinietz Football,golf Lois Jean Garland Transfer from Madison, Wisconsin, Student Service Donna Marie Gent Majorette, Marching Band, Band Council, Future Nurses of America, Junior Jam, Prom Committee David Joseph Gerber Junior Class president. Junior Honor Society, base¬ ball, basketball, Letterman, Junior Jam King can¬ didate, class floats, Hy News Staff 133 Our class work and home work took more time, Buddy Givenrod Transfer from Freeburg, Illinois LouAnn Juanita Goetx Prom Committee, Concert Band, Orchestra, Hy News Staff, Junior Honor Society Sally Lee Goldenberg Bellexittois Staff, Little Theatre, Thespian, Colo- chees, class vice president, Junior Jam, Prom Com mittee Gerald Wayne Goldsmith Industrial Education Club Sharon Lynn Gooding Prom Committee, class floats, student library assistant Lawrence G. Grass Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class float, wrestling, track Carol Jean Graves Student Council, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Reserve Choir, Girls Chorus, class floats John Green Upperclassmen in their white coats and formats enter Alice ' s Wonderland by Night.” but responsibilities and activities were new. “Smile! exclaims the photographer as a senior his picture. gets set for Malinda Lu Green Frosh-soph Girls Chorus, Junior Jam Prom Com¬ mittee Linda Sue Grindstaff Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Future Business Leaders of America, Little Theatre Ruth Ann Grovesteen Junior Jam Kenneth Gene Guest Football, track, class float 135 We presented Simple Simon for the enjoyment Dave John Guettermann Robert Woyne Guettermon Donna Gutreuter James Richord Guy Industrial Education Club Donno Roe Hooke Little Theatre, Future Nurses of America Carol Jean Haas Future 1 lomemakers of America Ronald Wayne Haas Industrial Education Club David Thomas Habermehl Coin Club, Chemistry Club, Little Theatre, Junior Jam Frank Henry Hackmann Track, cross country, Letterman, Hy News Staff, Junior Jam, Math Field Day, class, float Gwendolyn Faye Hagler Future Nurses of America Robert Wayne Hole Soph football Janet Ann Hamann Junior Jam 136 of the high school and grade school pupils. James O. Hamilton Football, basketball manager, class float Susan Kay Hammel Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class floats. Future Teachers of America William J. Hones Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats Arthur Edward Hanks Junior Jam, wrestling, track, football. Prom Com mittee, class float Joseph Steve Hanusek Bonnie Sue Harris Junior Jam, Chorus Prom Committee, class float Claudia Jane Harris Transfer from Kaiserslautern American High School, Germany Jeanne Lee Harris Virginia Kay Hort Class float Christine Mary Harter People-to-People Program, Frosh Chorus, Little Theatre, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class float, Future Teachers of America Mike David Hartwell Marching Band John Frederick Harwig Future Teachers of America president and vice- president, Junior 1 lonor Society, National German Contest winner, Math Field Day winner, Maroon Harvest contributor Receiving our rings was the crowning touch Judith Elaine Hawthorne Prom Committee James Gary Kayes Choir, Chorus, Prom Committee, class floats Betty Lee Heinke Little I heatre, National Forensic League, Junior Jam, Advanced Chorus, Soph play, Dramachoir Donna Fay Heinke Bettevittois Staff, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Future Teachers of America, Reserve Choir JcAnn Henderson Carol Kay Hertling Transfer from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Roger John Carol Herzig Hervatin Harold William Hess Transfer from Roosevelt High, St. Louis, Missouri Kathy Ann Hesterberg Transfer from Notre Dame Academy, Belleville Patti Hickman Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats. Soph dance, Bellevidears Alice Dougan Hilgemyer Junior Jam, Future Business Leaders of America 138 which marked us forever a part of our class. Roger Hobart Hilgenbrink Marching Band. Frosh One Acts, Little 1 heatre plays, class float Mohlon Lewis Hillard Bellevinois Staff photographer, Marching Band Dennis Wayne Hindman Tronda Dru Hinze Transfer from Malden High, Missouri Edward Thomas Hiser Transfer from Assumption, East St. Louis, Illinois Charles J. Hoeffken Letterman, football, wrestling JoAnn Hoffman Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Marching Band Raymond Richard Hohlt Track Nancy Kay Holeman Bellevinois Staff, Future Teachers of America, Cho¬ rus, Junior Honor Society, Prom Committee Bill Don Holland Industrial Education Club, baseball, track Janice Marie Holle Prom Committee, Junior Jam, Chorus, class floats Katherine Ann Holliday Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class float We gave a sophomore dance, ' Why Not Part One Alon James Holt Choir, Mixed Chorus Mary Jane Hopp Chorus, Future Business. Leaders of America, Jun ior Jam, Prom Committees, class float Paula Sue Hopper Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Chorus, class floats. Office Occupations Association, Colochees Michael Lee Hornacek Future Farmers of America, frosh track Sharon Hosey Transfer from East St. Louis, Illinois Dennis Lee Hostmeyer Coin Club, Prom Committee Douglas Dean Hough Soph dance, class floats Jim Hubert Junior Jam, Prom Committee, basketball, baseball, Letterman, class floats Vicki Lynn Hubler Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class floats, Cirls Chorus Mary Carolyn Hucke Prom Committee, Junior Jam, Office Occupations Association, Chorus, class floats Myra W. Hudson Junior Jam, Reserve Choir, Future I lomemakers of America, Curls Advanced Chorus Stephen Paul Huey Transfer from Sparta, Illinois 140 and it was deemed very successful by many. Arthur Ronald Hummel Junior Honor Society, frosh-soph football Kathleen Ann Hurst Frosh Girls Chorus, Reserve Choir, Junior Jam H. Kathleen Huyler Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Frosh dance. Little Theatre, Colochees Francis Marion Imboden Football co-captain, Letterman John Raymond Irwin Fro h Chorus, Marching Band, Little 1 heatre, Thespian James Calvin Isselhardt Marching Band Neil Stanley Isselhardt Junior I lonor Society, cross country Harry Cordell Isenhart Gary George Jackson Junior Jam, class float Richard Lee Jackson Thomas J. Jackson Robert Earl James March Band, frosh baseball 141 Work on our Junior Jam, Cupid Goes Collegiate, Sylvia Lane Janosky Latin Club, Marching Band, Concert Band, Odor Guard, Junior Jam, class floats Thomas Wayne Janosky Prom Committee, Coin Club, Junior Jam, class floats. Orchestra, Little T heatre Christine Elaine Jaworski Transfer from Mascoutah Illinois f Roger Keith Jenks Willis Roy Jenks Junior Jam, class floats, Industrial Education Club Earl Moser Jeter Marching Band Preston King Johnson Junior Honor Society, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class floats. Senior Gift committee, golf Sheila Earline Johnson Student Service, Future Homemakers of America Gerald Addison Johnston James Harold Jones Letterman, track, wrestling, class float Jerry Leroy Jowett Letterman, football, basketball, track. Junior King candidate, Prom Committee Dianne Marie Jung Future Teachers of America, Frosh Chorus, Re serve Choir, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats started even before our junior year began. Randall Andrew Jung Sharyn Lynn Kaye Transfer from DeSoto, Missouri, Marching Band, Prom Committee, class float Barbara Jean Kcil Future Business Leaders of America, Chorus, Prom Committee, Office Occupations., Association Carol Sue Keller Junior Jam, Prom Committee, clas s floats, Chorus, Soph dance Terry Graham Keller Transfer from Edwardsville, Illinois Gary W. Kent Lettcrman, football, wrestling, track, class float Gregg Wesley Kettler Cross country, class float Vicki Jean Kinder Little Theatre, Girls Advanced Chorus Kathleen Dale Kirk Junior Honor Society, Future Teachers, of America, Prom Committee Roger Dean Klaus Choir, Chorus, Prom Committee, class floats Cathy Klein Bellex ' inois Staff, Junior I lonor Society, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats David Albert Klohr 143 Writing and producing a play was new for us, Linda Kay Kloppenberg Chorus, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Richard Frederick Koch Transfer from Cathedral I ligh, Belleville, cross country co-captain, track, Letterman, Chorus, class float Carole Anne Kohlmeier Girls Chorus, class floats, Junior Jam, Prom Com¬ mittee, Soph dance. Little Theatre Kenneth Gary Kombrink Lctterman, varsity football, varsity baseball, Letter- man Club vice-president. Junior Honor Society Wayne John Korbar Michael R. Kraemer Junior Jam, Prom Committee, wrestling Gary Krauss Frosh baseball, class floats. Junior Jam, Prom Committee Cindy Krazer Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, Colo- chees, Soph dance Joan Lee Kremmer National Junior Honor Society Roger A. Krick Frosh One Acts, Soph play, Little Theatre, Little Theatre play, Thespian Allen J. Kroencke Diane Marie Kroupa Transfer from Pescott, Arizona 144 and our enthusiasm over our Lee Anne Kuehn Cheerleader, Junior Jam and Coronation, Citizen ship Award nominee, Prom Committee, Little Thea tre, football queen candidate Jeanine Marie Kulessa Hy News Staff Prom Committee, Junior Jam, Frosh Party, class floats Eugene LaFore Arnold Willard Lamarr Little Theatre, Chorus, Junior Jam Pamela Sue Lands Chorus, library student assistant Sharon Gay Losco Chorus class floats, Little Theatre, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Soph dance Wayne Lee Laufer Junior Honor Society, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Danny Lee Lavin Track, wrestling, class float Glenda Sue Lehman Little Theatre, Office Occupations Association Carol Sue Betty Lehr Chorus, Girls Advanced Chorus, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class float Carla Diane Leshner Transfer from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Chem istry Club, Future 1 eachers of America, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Latin Club John Roger Lewis Transfer from Springfield, Illinois, Senior Cla$6 vice-president. Choir, Prom Committee, Boys En semble, Echo Choir, Junior Honor Society product was high. 145 Our interest in the magazine drive lagged, Diana Gail Lillis Junior Jam, Prom Committee. Colochees, Girls Chorus Melvin Glenn Little Linda Lee Lloyd Future 1 lomemakers of America, Chorus, Junior Jam Karen Marie Lodney Soph play, Little Theatre, Colochees, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class float. Senior play Sheryl Logan Junior Jam, Band Council vice-president, class floats Marching Band, Prom Committee. Citizen¬ ship Award nominee. I hespian Variety Show, Jazz Band Kathy Margaret Logue Girls Chorus, Soph play. Junior Jam, Senior play, Prom Committee, Colachees, class floats, Little Theatre Ugh-A-Bug-ABoo, I have power over you,” chants John Lewis, Senior vice-president, during a lively pep assembly before the Collinsville and Granite City games. H6 but our float for Hobo Day showed hard work. Richard Clarence Lohrding Marching Band Michael Bruce Long Chemistry Club Gregg B. Lovell Letterman, track, football, class float, Prom Com¬ mittee William Phillip Lowe Future Teachers of America Leslie Charles Lund Citizenship Award nominee, Letterman, football co-captain, varsity basketball, baseball, Junior Jam King candidate, class Hoats Kay Lynn Luther Chorus, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Robert C. Mabry Soph football, Junior Jam Karen Joy Mobus National Junior Honor Society Brian R. MacDonald Junior I lonor Society, class float, Chemistry Club. Prom Committee, Junior Jam, cross country’. Ma¬ roon Harvest contributor Susan Lynne MacDowell Transfer from East St. Louis, Illinois, Hy News Staff, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Cindy Maddox Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class floats, Chorus Carol Ann Mahan Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats. Soph dance We supported our teams at games and rallies. Robert Frances Maibes Wood Shop foreman Annette Marie Mallett Hy News Staff, class officer, Junior Jam and Court, Choir, Latin Club, Prom Committee, class float, Colochees Charles Virgil Manker Letterman, football, wrestling, track, Prom Com mittee, class floats, Hy News Staff, Senior Class Gift committee Arthur Lee Mann Frosh-soph football, frosh and junior varsity wres¬ tling, varsity wrestling manager Faye Mantle Future Teachers of America, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Colochees, class float, Senior play Janet Fern Mantle Student Service, class float Sharon Barbara Marley Chorus, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Frank Marhanka Randee Mac Marshall Little Theatre, Bellevidears, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Barbara Jo Martin Transfer from Aurora, Colorado Carol June Ma.’fin Student Service, office worker Greqory Edward Martin Concert Band, Marching Band, frosh football, base ball, Band Council 148 always proudly cheering our best for them. The Senior Publicity Committee formulates plans for the colossal senior welfare auction. Paul Dennis Mathenia Coin Club Diane Sue Mauck Office Occupations Association, Frosh Mixed Cho rus, library student assistant. Prom Committee, Little Theatre Lucille Irene Mourer Marching Band, Junior Jam, Future Nurses of America, Latin Club Marie Elaine Mayfield Transfer Kaiserslautern American High School, Germany, Prom Committee, Girls Athletic Associa tion, German-American Club Marjorie Ruth McAllister Future Homemakers of America, Junior Jam, class float Kathleen Sue McBride Thespian, Little Theatre, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, Future Nurses of America, class floats Thinking ahead to our Junior-Senior Prom, Richard A. McWhorter Industrial Education Club Frances Marie Mehrtens Jim Max Meltcn Wrestling, Band, Mixed Chorus, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Ruth Alice Meng Hy News Editor, Junior Honor Society, Future Teachers of America, Debate Squad, Junior Jam, National Forensic League, class floats Sallie Ann McCatfree Bellevinois Staff, Senior class officer, Little Thea¬ tre, class floats, Prom Committees, Junior Jam, Colochees Marilyn Pickard McCann Editor-in-chief of the 196? Bellevinois , Student Council, Junior Honor Society, Junior Jam and Court, Colochees, Future Teachers of America, Prom Committee, class floats, football queen candi¬ date Robert Daniel McCartney Track, cross country Michael John McCormick Soph f(x tball. Junior Jam Donald Joseph McCoy Frosh-soph baseball. Junior Jam, Prom Committee Robert Kevin McKelvey Student Council, Junior Jam King, Letterman, football, track Nancy Catherine McKinley Bellevinois Staff, Choir. Future Teachers of Amer¬ ica, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, football queen candidate Garry Walter McMurtry Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class float 150 we made money by selling at football games. Betty Ellen Mergelkomp Soph dance, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Yvonne Moree Merrill Junior Jam Gayle Marie Meyer Junior Jam, Student Service, Girls Chorus, Future 1 lomemakers of America John Thomos Meyer Wrestling Sharon Lynn Meyer Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats Vicki Lee Milkert Bellexnnois Staff, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Citizenship Award nominee, class floats, Future Homemakers of America Gory Ray Miller Marching Band Gilberta Jean Miller Prom Committee, Future Homemakers of America, Future Teachers of America, Mixed Chorus, Stu¬ dent Service Gail Marie Miskimen Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Chorus, Frosh dance, class floats. Office Occupations Association Walter William Moehle George Joel Montgomery Transfer from OTallon, Illinois Julian L. Moon After hours of work, 152 decorations were done, Judy Kay Mooney Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, Future Teachers of America Carlo Kay Moore Junior Jam Borboro Catharine Muehlhauser Bellei ' irtois Staff, Little Theatre, Future Nurses of America, Reserve Choir, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class floats, Colochees. Barbara Ann Mueller Prom Committee Glenn A. Mueller Jacqueline Roberta Mueller Future Nurses of America, Junior Jam Judy Ann Mueller Concert Band, Student Service Mary Ann Mueller Junior Jam, class float. Prom Committee, Chorus, Future Business Leaders of America Roger Don Mueller Student Council president and vice-president, Frosh Class president, Junior Honor Society presi¬ dent, Letterman, basketball, baseball Sandra Sue Mueller Bellevinois Staff, Little Theatre, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Reserve Choir, class floats, Colochees Ross Raymond Munro Little Theatre, football, track Cheryl Trude Murphy Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, Future Nurses of America and we were proud of the results of effort. Dovid William Nehrkorn Frosh One Acts Soph play, Little Theatre play, Junior Jam, Choir, Thespian, Madrigal Choir, Thespian Variety Show, Little Theatre Courtney P. Neill Transfer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chorus, class floats. Little Theatre, Future Teachers of America, Prom Committee James Edward Neumeyer Varsity track manager, soph football, frosh-soph wrestling, Letterman Karen Ruth Neunaber Frosh Girls Chorus, Reserve Choir, Hy News Staff, Future Nurses of America, Citizenship Award nom inee. Junior I lonor Society Sandra Sue Newbold Junior Jam, Bellevidears, Prom Committee, class floats Robert Charles Newell Dolores Ann Nickolaizyk Future I lomemakers of America, Colochees, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class float Carolyn Louise Niemeier Prom Committee, Junior Jain, class floats, Frosh Girls Chorus Gerald William Nieman Soph football, wrestling, Audio-Visual Aids Club Mary Valentine Nork Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Girls Chorus, Mixed Chorus, class floats, Soph dance Frank Ronald Novak National Junior I lonor Society Connie Sue Nuetzel Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, Chorus, Office Occupations Association, Future Business Leaders of America 153 Alice in Wonderland glowed as our theme, Michoel Oesterle Frosh baseball. Junior Jam, wrestling Nancy Lou Orander Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Future Business Leaders of America Thomas Joseph Orr Frosh baseball F. Williom Orrick Letterman, cross country, basketball, baseball, Frosh Mixed Chorus, Choir, class floats, Prom Commit¬ tee, Junior Jam, Senior social committee, Citizen¬ ship Award nominee Mary Alma Ott Concert Band, Orchestra, Prom Committee Gary Stuart Owens Junior Honor Society, Coin Club, Radio Club Tim Parker Transfer from Ankara, Turkey, Bellevinots Staff, Prom Committee, class floats Dionne Parkinson Junior Honor Society, Junior Jam, Prom Commit tee, Future Teachers, of America, class floats Richard William Paris Douglas David Parrish V r arsity golf. Coin Club David Gerard Pasterski Carolee Ann Paul Chorus, Junior Jam, Prom Committee 154 as we gladly gave our prom for the seniors. Roberta Paulin Transfer from Youngstown, Ohio, Future Nurses of America, Prom Committee Rosalind Peck Little Theatre, Thespian, Concert Band, Band Council, Frosh Chorus, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, Soph play. Future Teachers of America John M. Peebles Robert James Pelc Baseball, class float Norman Glenn Pcnsoneau Future Farmers of America, class float Beatrice Bea Kay Peter Bellevinois Staff, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, Frosh Cirls Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Girls Chorus Jasper N. Peters Industrial Education Club Karen Marie Peters Little Theatre, Girls Chorus, Junior Jam, Prom Committee John Jay Pezzoli Transfer from London, England, tennis, wrestling, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Lenos Ann Pfeiffer Junior Honor Society, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class floats, Citizenship Award nominee Nancy Lynne Pickering Majorette, Student Council, Bellevinois Staff, Choir, Junior Jam, Junior Honor Society, Colo chees, class floats, Prom Committee Sharon Ann Pierce Bellevinois Staff, varsity cheerleader co-captain, Junior Jam and Court, Prom Committee, Student Council, Citizenship Award nominee, Colochees, Bellevidears, Football Queen All too soon our final year Don Arthur Poirot Junior Jam. Industrial Education Club, frosh-soph football, class float Donna Faye Pollock Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Chorus., Office Oc¬ cupations Association Ann Deborah Pool Hy News Staff, Junior Honor Society, Future Teachers of America, Junior lam. Prom Commit tees, class floats Dennis E. Poole Wilma Jo Postin Future Homemakers of America Sharon R. Poston Future Homemakers of America, PE Patrol, class float Larry Lee Industrial Education Club, class floats. Penny Sue Price Future Nurses of America. Student Service, Chorus Roger William Price James Lavern Probst Gerald Michael Procosky Welding Shop foreman Ruth nn Pulvirenti Future Teachers of America, Frosh Girls Chorus at BTHS arrived. We were finally seniors, the class of ' 63. Kathleen Ann Quote Junior Honor Society, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Edward Queen Choir, Frosh Chorus, Future Teachers of America, track Anita Lorene Radford Junior Jam LaDonna Sue Ramsey Transfer from Marion, Illinois, Prom Committee Cletus Joseph Range Future Farmers of America Sandra Sue Reeves Junior Jam, Soph play Sharon Kay Rehmus Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats. Chorus, Future Nurses of America Jim Robert Reiners Transfer from Western Military ' Academy, frosh football, basketball, golf team, Junior Jam Kona Renx Bellevinois Staff, Choir, Little Theatre, Prom Com¬ mittee. Junior Honor Society, Junior Jam, Colo- chees Robert J. ' ' Dusty Rhodes Little Theatre president, Thespian, Junior Jam Diana Cheryl Richard Marching Band, Concert Band, Future Homemak¬ ers of America Judy Ann Richardson Prom Committee, Future Teachers of America. Frosh Girls Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Junior Jam. class floats 157 As upperclassmen, we we wanted to be leaders, i Karen W. Richardson Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats Gail Ann Rief Frosh Girls Chorus, Mixed Chorus Ronald Gene Rief Letterman, football Mark Ralph Riesenberger Latin Club Delmar Frank Riester 1 lobo Day float Patrick Charles Riley Transfer from Cathedral I ligh, Belleville David Richard Rinqlc Marching Band, Coin Club vice-president, Radio Club Stonley Elmer Rittmeyer Shop foreman, Industrial Education Club, class floats Kathryn Sue Robb Chorus, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats Raymond John Rodenberg Wood Shop foreman Kent William Rogers Letterman, football, wrestling, class floats, Prom Committee Jo Ellen Roodhouse BellexHnois Staff, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Little Theatre, Colochees, class floats and tried to be looked up to in the school. Dianne Yvonne Root Junior Jam Judy Carrol Rowlan Future Business Leaders of America president, Coin Club, Prom Committee, Chorus, class float Donna Ann Ruffin Marching Band, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, library student assistant, office worker Jane Ellen Ruhmonn Junior I lonor Society, Hy News Staff, Little 7 hea- tre. Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class floats. Fu¬ ture Teachers of America, Colochees, News Bureau, Citizenship Award nominee Nancy Sue Saling Chorus, Junior Jam Benny Sanders Prom Committee, class floats, golf Corliss June Sauer Hy News Staff, Future Teachers of America, Jun ior Honor Society, Prom Committee J 7 Barbara Ann Saul Chorus, Future Business Leaders of America, Jun ior Jam, Prom Committee, class float Harry David Saunders Junior Jam, Concert Band, golf. Radio Club, Prom Committee, class float Ronald Edward Savage Teresa Ann Schoedler Library student assistant Connie G. Shaffer Transfer from East St. Louis, Illinois, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Senior Gift committee, class floats. Student Service This year the senior challenge to the juniors Delmar Richard Schaefer Transfer from Cathedral High, Belleville Paul Thomas Schonherr Marching Band Robert H. Scheffknecht Wrestling, track Sue Ann Scheffknecht Soph play, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Robert Garv Schlueter Little Theatre, Marching Band, Dramachoir, Re serve Choir, Junior Jam, Thespian Variety Show Robert Charles Schmitt Letterman, football Ruth Harriet Schmidt Junior Jam, Future Homemakers of America, class float, Student Service Coralee Ann Schneider Future l lomemakers of America, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Frosh One Acts, class floats. Student Service Why not buy tickets to the Senior Dance, “Why Not—Part II?” 160 was rewarding for the annual magazine drive Terry Lee Severit Junior Jam, Prom Committee, wrestling Alan Leroy Sheldon Wrestling Beverly A. Shoenfeld Transfer from Brooklyn, New York Charles Wesley Shultzabarger Junior Jam, class floats, track, Prom Committee Elaine Helen Schneider Future Homemakers of America, Office Occupa tions Association, Chorus Shirley Marie Schneider Transfer from San Jose, California Ann Louise Schniers Transfer from Notre Dame Academy, Belleville Sandra Ann Schoeck Future Teachers of America, Prom Committee, Jun ior Jam, Little Theatre, Chorus, class floats Carol Jean Schubert Junior Jam, Prom Committee Ray John Schuchman Junior Jam, basketball Karen Jean Schwahn Fred G. Schwarz Math Contest, Reserve Choir, Choir, Boys Ensem hie. Concert Band, Orchestra NtUSlVMrllO SMJcKAV Going once, going twice, going three times A senior proudly parades his new letter sweater before some girls get it away from him. Rose Jane Siegel Future Teachers of America, Little Theatre, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats Ruth Brittanna Siler Thespian, Little Theatre, Dramachoir, class floaty Chorus Sharon Lee Silpoch Junior Jam Nick W. Skidis Frosh-soph football, frosh-soph track 162 was heard many times at the Senior auction. Edgar James Smallwood Future Farmers of America, Future Teachers of America, Junior Jam Susan Ella Smallwood Student Council, Prom Committee, class floats, Frosh party, Soph dance Janet Ellen Smith Junior Honor Society, Future Nurses of America, Prom Committee, Little Theatre, class float Jeanette Smith Frosh Girls Chorus, Choir, Little Theatre Osceola Kay Smith Choir, Sextette, Thespian Variety Show, Hy News Staff, Prom Committee, Junior Jam Philip Cory Smith Transfer from Dreux, France Steve H. Smith Student Council, Junior Jam Court, Letterman, hasehall, basketball Elton James Somers Little ITieatre, wrestling, baseball, class float Greg Soule Transfer from Cathedral High, Belleville Brenda Ruth Spirtas Bellexnnois Staff, Thespian, Little Theatre, Junior Jam and Coronation, Prom Committee, Orchestra, class floats, Future Nurses of America Gale Merle Spirtas Bellerinois Staff, Thespian. Little Theatre. Junior Jam and Coronation, Prom Committee, Orchestra, class floats. Future Nurses of America Sue Ann Spytek Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Future Teachers of America, Frosh party, class floats Selling items for fun to aid the United Fund David Stahl Kenneth Gallet Stamme Track Gilbert C. Stapf Prom Committee, class floats, track Terry Lee Staub Prom Committee, class float, wrestling, baseball, tennis Gary Conrad Steinberg Wood Shop foreman Kenneth Gene Steinberg Harry John Sterling Senior Class president. Student Council, Junior Jam and Court, Marching Band, Band Council presi¬ dent, Little Theatre, Frosh One Acts, tennis. Cho¬ rus, Prom Committee, class floats David Leroy Stewart Junior Jam, class float, football Dee Lois Stinley Colochees, Chorus Curtis Dean Stoddard Industrial Education Club Ronald M. Stoeber Coin Club, wrestling Sharon Lee Stoeber Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class float, Senior dance was considered a worthwhile senior project. Suson K. Streck Frosh One Acts, Little Theatre, Junior Jam, Hy News Staff, Prom Committee, Citizenship Award nominee Dionne Claire Stuhlsatz Transfer from Kewanee, Illinois Jim Sutherland Charlo Sutton George Edward Taft Future Business Leaders of America, wrestling, track, baseball Randall Neil Toff Cross country, football, baseball, class float Alva Ray Teel John Edward Temple Transfer from Melbourne, Florida, track Susan Kay Tenney Frosh Girls Chorus, class floats. Junior Jam, Prom Committee Gary G. Theobald Junior Jam, class floats, track Thomas Lewis Thom Junior Jam, baseball James E. Thomas Industrial Education Club The Class of ' 63 held several social events, Pot M. Thomas Junior Jam, Chorus James Thompson Thomos Thompson Mike Louis Tiemann Junior Jam, golf Ellen Jane Tippett Hy News Staff, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Colochees William A. Todd Transfer from Garrett High, Charleston, South Carolina Nancy Ellen Tomich Hy News Staff, Future Teachers of America, Junior Jam, Junior Honor Society, Chemistry Club Susan Edel Towers Reserve Choir, Choir, Future Teachers of America, Prom Committee Sue C. Trares Transfer from Brentwood, Missouri James W. Trenary Letterman, golf, cross country, Prom Committee Melvin W. Trotier Varsity football, track, wrestling Kenneth Tucker Math Contest and the first was a dance, Why Not Part II. Dennis Ivan Tudor Frank F. Tullos Myrna Doreen Turner Marching Band, Concert Band, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Future Nurses of America, class float Gary Lee Uhrig Letterman, track, class float Donald J. Underwood Wrestling James M. Underwood 167 We thought of the future as the year passed, Sandra Jean Virgin Senior Class committee Patrick Andrew Voelkel Roger Lee Voelkel Junior Jam, frosh track, Letterman, wrestling Dorothy Jean Volkman Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class float. Student Service Richard Waelti Gary Lee Woeltx Baseball, Junior Jam Maria Naida Upchurch Little Theatre, Future Nurses of America, Colo- chees. Girls Advanced Chorus, Soph Girls Chorus, Orchestra Dianne Valerius Prom Committee, Junior Jam, Chorus, Future Nurses of America, class float Ronald Vornum Transfer from Midwest City, Oklahoma, Chemis¬ try Club, Industrial Education Club Pat S. Verdier Choir, Advanced Chorus, Frosh Chorus, Student Service. Junior Jam, Prom Committee Harriet Suzann Verges Choir, Sextette, Little 1 heatre, Bellevidears, Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class floats, Frosh One Acts, Madrigal Choir Roger Lee Vetter Class officer. Junior Jam King candidate, Prom Committee, football, baseball, track, Senior Class Gift committee, class floats 168 and we struggled through College Board tests “Within an hour we ' ll bid farewell to our high school days. Leslie Ann Wagner Majorette, Junior Honor Society, Future Teachers of America, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class floats, Latin Club Shirley Ann Wagner Transfer from Cupertino, California Cheryl Joyce Wohlers Latin Club, Future I lomemakers of America, Chorus Belle Roe Woldfogcl Debate Squad, Hy News Staff, class floats, Frosh play, Little 1 heatre. Junior Jam. Prom Committee, Frosh party, Soph dance Deanna Wallace Senior Class Publicity committee, class float Richard Louis Walters Junior Jam, Letterman, track 169 As many waited for news of college acceptance Marianne Walther Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Future Teachers of America, Marching Band Com Ann Warner Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Colochees, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Waft Charles Warner Frosh-soph football Thomas Waters Doris Ann Watson I ransfer from Notre Dame Academy, Belleville James Orville Watson Choir Robert Roy Watt Carol Jean Watts Office Occupations Association, Junior Jam, Prom Committee Robert Emmett Weakley Wrestling, Junior Jam, Boys ensemble, Choir, baseball Ceonno Lynn Webster Chorus, Frosh One Acts, class float. Prom Commit¬ tee, Frosh party Linda Weihl Bellevinois Staff, Student Council, Choir, Junior Jam, 1961 Junior Jam Queen, Prom Committee, class floats, Soph dance Gav Lee Weith Prom Committee, Junior Jam, class floats, Soph dance 170 the final day arrived amid much confusion. Louis Lester Werner Junior Jam Sandra Wesolik Clarence Joel West Marching Band Robert A. White Cross country Paul Vernon Wickman Sand.o Kay Williams Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class float, Colochees Joan Corliss Williamson Future Teachers of America, Chorus, Prom Com¬ mittee, Senior Class committee Joyce Ann Williamson Junior Jam, Prom Committee, class float Gary Andrew Wilson Baseball Jeannette Rosselle Wilson Chorus, Choir, class floats, Junior Jam, Prom Com¬ mittee Pot Wilson Junior Jam, Colochees Donald Roy Windsor Letterman, track, football, Junior Jam Preparations for graduation were completed, Tcm Bernard Wissehr Industrial Education Club Robert Lyn Witcher Industrial Education Club, Audio-Visual Aids Club Williom Thomas Whittaker Future Farmers of America Bonita Olivea Wittenauer Transfer from Notre Dame Academy, Belleville Sharon Marie Wittenauer Transfer from Notre Dame Academy, Belleville Barbara Anne Wittlich Class officer, Student Council, Junior Jam and Court, Future Teachers of America, Prom Commit- tee. Choir, class floats, Colochees Jock Wittlich Mary Jane Wolx Transfe r from Dupo, Illinois, Prom Committee, class float, Student Service Tamo Lee Woodrome Girls Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Junior Jam, class float Susan Kay Worley Mixed Chorus, Girls Chorus, Student Service Charles Chuck Wuller Junior Honor Society Terry Clifford Yocks Soph Class president, Student Council, Junior Hon¬ or Society, Little Theatre, Junior Jam, Prom Com mittee, class floats, tennis 172 and we began to look back on our years at BTHS. Ann Alberta Younq Choir, Sextette, Mardigral Choir, Little Theatre, Soph play, Thespian Variety Show, Junior Jam, Prom Committee, Colochees, Hy News Staff, News Bureau, Latin Club James Vaughn Zori-q Letterman, football, track, wrestling Thomas Lee Zebarth Transfer from Cathedral I ligh, Belleville, track James B. Ziegr Basketball, baseball, cross country, Chorus Marilyn Sue Zupsich Choir, Little Theatre, Soph play. Little Theatre play, Thespian Variety Show, Junior Jam, Colo¬ chees, Hy News Staff, Dramachoir Many happy memories are reflected in this ring. Juniors MOTTO: “Students today; leaders tomorrow.” COLORS: Dark blue and white Juniors officers: Row ?.- Donna DuHadway, Vice-president; John Major, Presi¬ d ent. Row 2. Nancy Shive, Treasurer; Vicki Kohlenberger, Secretary. President Vice-president John Major Donna DuHadway Secretary Treasurer Vicki Kohlenberger - Nancy Shive Representatives: Row Jackie Stacey, Row 2 Bob Muehlhauser, Dean Rockwell, Candy Smith. Row 3: Phil Dungey, Kathy Hardin. Dave Englebretson, Mary McKelvey, Scott Lewis, Dana Wright, Not pictured: Jim Goodwin. 174 Hip! Hip! We are jovial, jubilant Juniors! Agne, Joyce Albert, Bill Alberts, Dennis Alexander, Connie Allen, Carolyn Alloa, Darrel Allen, Terry Allen, Tom Allison, Bob Aires, Charles Ameling, Jeanne Amlung, Albert Anderson, Jeannette Anderson, Tom Andres, Allan Andrews, Cynthia Antko, Roxane Appenseller, Tony Barker, Eileen Bartte, Mary Berwick, Charles Baum, Judy Baumann, Louis Baumann, Phyllis Bausano, Mary Becker, Ted Beckett, Jim Beckwith, John Beebe, Bill Beers, Robert Belleville, Bob Berger, Rebecco Bergman, Barbara Bergman, Beverly Bergstedt, Kathy Berner, Richard Berowski, Paul Bertelsman, Julia Biava, John Bieber, Armind Birdsell, Randy Blankenship, Bill Blust, Betty Boehm, Patricia Boeker, Glenn Bommarito, Chris Bonn, Nancy Bono, Frances Borders, Rosalie Bost, Mike Bramel, Ronald Bray, Bill Brewer, Carole Brightwell, Jamye 175 We compared schedules with our classmates, Brock, Dianna Brown, Christine Brown, Curtis Brown, Janice Brownlie, Arthur Bruehl, Marille Buckmiester, Paul Budt, Ricky Buettner, Richard Burch, Beverly Burdell, Carol Burkhort, Richard Burns, Cheryl Buttry, Deonne Butts, Bill Byers, Chorles Campbell, Jim Cannody, Kay Cape!!, Darrell Carr, Dennis Carter, Margaret Casey, George Cates, Jere Chappell, Sharon Christian, Nancy Christmann, Mary Clements, Coy Cochran, David Conner, Frank Cook, Dan Cook, Pat Cotter, Edward Cressey, Mary Croak, Kathy Culbertson, Roy Cummings, Louisa Davis, Patricia A. Davis, Patricio Davis, Bob Day, Leanna Degnan, Sally Dehn, Elisabeth Devros, Helen Dietrich, Walter Dinga, Kenneth Dobbs, Susan Dockins, Henry Doty, John Dougherty, Eve Drake, Pom DuHodway, Donna Dungcy, John Dungey, Phillip Dyer, Linda 176 while we eagerly began work on our Jam. Edwards, Lorry Edwards, Laura Edwards, Pot Einhorn, Karl Ellegood, Judy Ellis, Bob Ellison, Sue Elmore, Billie Elmore, Paulette Engeloge Jill Englebretson, Dave Ernst, Jon Escbman, Judy EHing, Eileen Evon, Don Farthing, Gale Fenton, Bob Ferguson, Dono Ferro rio, Eugenia Foster, Lynn Fraser, Dan Freed, Mickey Freeman, Donna Frillmon, Susan Fritchley, Dean Frits, Evelyn Fritzinger, David Glaeser, Mary Glover, Linda Glueck, Kathy Goetz, Elisabeth Goldberg, Kay Goldsmith, Shirley Goodhue, Joyce Green, Shirley Grider, Jim Groh, Lana Guest, Gary Guest, Jane Guest, Sandro Guetterman, Kathy Haas, Mary Haas, Roy Hackborth, Bette Hadley, Tom Hoemon, Arno Hoentxler, Don Hall, Anno Halloran. Korhy Hombleton, Goil Hummel, Su� on Moncotk, Gory Honno, Rutk Hansen, Russell 177 Although Jam practices were long and hard, Jordon, Sandro Joseph, Sandro Joyce, Prudy Juengel, Virginia Juenger, Gary Jung, Carolyn Jung, Marlene Kaemper, Carol Kommoitn, Thomai Karrokcr, Mitsie Kauffman, Edward Kaye, Mike Keck, John Keller, Cynthia Keller, Douglot Keller, Sharon Kendall, Linda Kennedy, Carolyn Kennedy, Jonis Kenney, Marsha Kettler, Theda Keuss, Edward Key, Ronald Kimmel, Judy Kinder, Bill King, Marilyn Kirk, Kathy Kissel, Janet Kissel, Susan Kissinger, Roulette Klimczewski, S. Klapmeyer, Tom Klotz, Sandra Knollman, Dwoin Koch, Barbara Koehler, JoAnn Koenig, Mary Koenig, Tom Kohlenberger, V. Kondoudia, Sandro Kostelac, Tom Kroemer, Tom Kramer, Janice Kraus, John Krieg, Gregory Krim, Chorles Kroenig, Terry Kroescn, Aaltje Kronenberger, R. Kronenberger, Ron Krummrich, Roger Kunse, Carol Kurrelmeyer, Bob Longbehn, B. Lasco. Nancy Lotto, Barbara Lawler, Bettie Leirer, Sherry Leoni, Sharon LePere, Mary Lewallen, Sandro Lewis, Connie Lewis, Scott we enjoyed presenting Harem Scarem. Hardin, Mary Harper, Connie Hartman, Nancy Hascoll, Undo Haskins, Jackie Hottan, Dennis Houck, Jim Hawthorne, Nonce Hoye , Mike Hickmon, Linda Hilpert, Rosemary Hindman, Mary Hippard, Carol Hiser, Ralph Hodgkinson, B. Hoeffken, David Hoepfinger, David Hoffedilz, Larry Hohm, Charles Hollond, Barbara Holtman, Barbara Hoover, Jennifer Hopkins, Carolyn Howelman, Ann Hoyt, Sharon Hudson, Janie Hudson, Richard Hugye , Mary Husted, Bob Huwer, Gory Hylsky, Joy Issclhordt, Debra Jackson, Chorles Jenkins, Sharon Joellenback, Larry Johnson, Mary Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Trudy Jones, Linda Jones, Patty Hoff, Mike Huber, Coral Jones, Ronald 179 We showed our school spirit on Hobo Day by Lewis, Suion Lilly, Sheila Limboch, Richord Lindenmcycr, J. Lindow, Sherry Little, Bob Lobstein, Myra LoeHter, Beverly Loehr, Ronald Long, Lee Long, Steve Lougeay, Jim Louvier, Jim Luekemeyer, Karen Lumbattis, Jane Lund, Connie Lute, Elizabeth Lynn. Dianne Lynne, Mike MacDonald, Chris Major, John Molacame, Dennis Moncino, Mike Martin, David Martin, Kenneth Martinson, Paula Marxer, Tom Mathes, Sandra Mathes, Yvonne Maurer, Richord McCall, Noris McCartney, Don McCartney, Ron McCoy, Russell McCullough, Jerry McCumber, Ken McIntosh, Virginia McKelvey, Mary McManus, Mike McMurroy, Richord McNeill, Don McNutt, Anito McWilliams, Patti Mead, Pat Mehrtens, Leslie Mehrtens, Shirley Meirink, Judy Meldrum, Terry Meloan, Alanna Mensing, Ken Mentzer, Tom Marker, Susan Merod, Mike Merritt, Suson Mosher, Charles Metzger, David Meyer, Judy Michoelis, Gloria Middendorf, M. Miller, Jack Miller, Kenneth Miller, Mark Miller, Marlene 180 backing our class ' colorful float Moby Dick. Moergen, Donna Moergen, Gary Montgomery, G. Morgan, Sandra Morrii, Carol Morn , Kenneth Morrisey, Eloine Moskos, Susan Mots, Marcia Mott, Richard Muehlhauter, Bob Mueiken, Jane Mueller, Dianne Mueth, Dennit Mulvaney, Morilyn Munie, John Munn, Jomes Muter, Stephen Mutkopf, Darrel Mutkopf, Bonnie Mutkopf, Tom Myert, Burton Myert, Dale Most, Gary Nelton, Juanita Nesbit, Bruce Metier, Jock Nichols, Dwight Niemeyer, Herbert Nitchmon, B Nithman. Susan Nork, Albert Normington, Nancy Nugent, Bob O ' Donnell, Kathy Olinger, Mary Ortmon, Walter Ott, Tom Polian, Bob Parker, Dennit Parrith, Mory Partont, Betty Patterson, Vicky Poxton, Mortha Poxdera, Marchetto Peck, Bill Pellmann, Neil Pense, Janet Perryman, Don Peterson, Ken Pfingston, Bill Phillips, Nancy Phoenix, Gordon Pierce. Karen Pinion, Karen P.quord, Nancy Plocek. James Pontiout, Gail Pnce, Joyce Probst, Corene Procasky, Joyce Puckett, Sherrill Pyle, Laura 181 The magazine drive brought additional funds Reichert, George Reichert Kothy Reichert, Ken Reimer, Judy Reindl, Bob Rcindl, Ron Reinhardt, Morgoret Reith, JoAnn Remeliut, Suzanne Reuss, Ron Rhodes, Morcio Rhodig, Charles Richards, Barbara Richison, Donna Richter, Tom Riggs, Rebecca Rineholt, Mike Ring, Mary Ritzel, Bill Roark, Karen Robbs, Donno Roberts, Rebecca Robertson, R. Robinson, Barbara Rockwell, Dean Rodgers, Janice Roenicke, Bob Roever, Bob Rogger, Cordell Rojos, Diane Root, Lowrence Rots, Corliss Ross, Don Ross, Linda Ross, Sandra Roth, Dennis Rowland, A. Ruffin, Roymond Ruhmonn, Phyllis Russell, Sandra Ryseff, Louis Sauerwein, Doyle Sauthoff, Chorlotte Schoob, Joy Schaefer, Eleanor Schaefer, Mary Scholtenbrond, R. Schickedanz, D. Schiele, Susan Schlatweller, Karen Schleicher, R. Schmidt, Borbara Schmidt, Janice Schmidt, Ronald 182 to help finance our Junior-Senior Prom. Schmidt, Sue Schneider, Charlotte Schorfheide, John Schroder, Leslie Schrempp, Bill Schroeder, Jill Schrupp, Rita Schwalb, David Schwellensottl, J. Schwind, Louise Scobbie, David Seelman, Diane Seidler, Susan Seiler, Richard Seitz, Nancy Seitz, Phyllis Shank, Bob Sharp, Sue Shaw, Jock Shaw, Bill Sheer, Jonice Sherman, Bob Sherrod, Kathy Shive, Nancy Shoemaker,Lucille Siddle, Karen Siegler, Sandra Simmonds, Carol Simmons, Larry Simons, Roger Sink, Jonice Slode, Clifford Slupe, Sandro Smalling, JoAnne Smith, Brian Smith, Candace Smith, Carol Smith, Jerry Smith, Judy Smith, Lowell Smith, Roger Snyder, Bob Sommers, Jomes Soules, Arthur Spytek, Norma Sronce, Marilyn Stacey, Jackie Stahl, David Stanton, Terry Stopf, Nancy Stoub, Marsha Stefanik, Joann Stehlick, Cherie Stengele, John Stevens, Lana Stines, Richard Stinnett, Austin Stone, Carole Stookey, Barbara Stroubinger, Cathy Stroh, Maryann Struckmeyer, E. Stumme, Sandra 183 Our Prom ended an unforgettable year! Stump , Dione Sturgeon, Jonis Stute, Dale Sudduth, Barbora Sutton, Amy Svoboda, Jim Svobodo, Kenneth Switolo, Barbara Touchert, Charles Tebbenhoff, Tom Teichgroeber, Rog Thomas, Gregory Thomas, Ronald Thompson, Mary Thompson, Trudy Thompson, Wondo Thom, David Thornton, Rat Thurman, Judy Tisch, Donald Todd, Charles Tolar, Rosalie Tolies, Candace Tonne, Andrew Trickel, Susan Trinkler, Janice Tucker, Steve Tyas, Frank Uhles, Jane Valentine, Bob Van Brunt, Susan Von Vliet, Nancy Vetter, Judy Vines, Mary Voegtle, Bill Vogel, Tom Whitsell, Edward Whittocker, Lee Wilburn, Wanda Wild, Sandro Wiley, Darlene Williams, Kathy Williams, Linda Williams, Charles Witlmann, R. 184 Hurrah! We are sly, sophisticated Seniors! Yo«n . Nancy Young, tab Young. Staghan Zunmermonn. S. 185 Sophomores MOTTO: “Together we go forward.” COLORS: Red and White President Vice-president Secretary T reasurer Mike Wagner Ellen Hill Pat Bingham Lowell Giffhorn Bottom to top: Mike Wagner, President; Ellen Hill, Vice-presi¬ dent; Pat Bingham, Secretary; Lowell Giffhorn, Treasurer. RepresenlaSves: Barbara Glock, Steve Brady, Candy Engle, Sid¬ ney Coose, Jean Trabue, Dennis Deckhard, Pam Anderson, Joyce Randle, Tally Traube, Dave Braswell. Not shown Patty Andres. 186 At last our long year of initiation was over! Aaron, Janet Abbott, Nancy Adkins, Steve Akers, Marsha Akridge, Don Albert, Don Albert, Norma Alberter, Gail Alexander. Maryann Allard, Michelle Allen, Gayle Altemeier. Marcia Amenn. Don Amos, Linda Anderson, Linda Anderson, Fam Andres, Patrice Anna, Elaine Anna, Roger Anna, Sharon Appenzeller, Gail Archibald, Mary Argo, Carolyn Armstrong, Dennis Arnold, Helen Ash, Thomas Austin, Marilyn Bachman, Richard Baer, Jane Bailey, Cindy Bailey, Gaylene Bailey, Mike Bailey, Boh Bain. Mary Baird, Jeannette Ballantyne, Donna Baltz, Jane Balutis, Brenda Banduhn, Franz Bangart. Karen Barbee, Tom Barry, Carol Bartow, Linda Bath, Shirley Batha. Carl Batha, Valorie Bauer. Anita Baum, Sharon Beaver, Brenda Bechtold. Richard Beckett, Jim Beller. Barbara Beelman. Richard Berger, Jim Berger, Sandra Berkel, Stephen Bertram, John Besse, Dennis Betten, Linda Beyer, Charles Bien, Jo Lynn Bien, Shirley Bierman. John Bingham, Fat BischofT, Donna Blackford, Boh Bloomer, Stephen Boehm, Shirley Bohnemeier, Terry Boide, Jerry After a year of becoming acquainted with the school Bolar, Bonnie Bolhofner, Jerry Boline, Joan Bollinger, Sharon Bollmeier, Jim Borutta, Boh Brady, Stephen Brammor, Betty Braswell. David Brauer. David Braun, Allyn Breidenbach, Don Brestal, Mary Brochetto, Gloria Brooks, Leslie Brooks, Michael Brown, Carol Brown, James Brown, Rosemary Browne, Judy Bruns, Jeff Brunsmann, Pam Bruss, Sandra Buecher, Bob Buechler, Charalyn Bujnak, David Burdell, John Burge, Victor Burke, Linda Burleis, Cherie Burleson, Diana Burro, Larry Butler, John Bynam, Jane Cabe, Susan Cable, George Campbell, Linda Campbell, Mike Campbell, Sandra Capell, Della Carpenter. Frances Carwile, Kay Cecil, Diane Chamless. John Chapman, Vickey Christiansen, Bob Clark, Christy Clayton, Dennis Clemans, Bob Coates, Ricky Colliflower, Lynn Combs, Carolyn Condon, Kathy Cook, Carol Cook, Nancy Coombs, Linda Coose, Mary Corhier, Diana Cornett, Janet Cox, Carol Cox, Kenneth Crabtree. Susan Cramer, Don Crawford, Connie Creek, David Crews, Mike Crook, Lynn Crouch, Brenda Cruce, Denise Cruncleton, Vickey 188 we finally decided to settle down to the routine. Crutcher. Boh Cullop, Kay Cummings, Nancy Dahm, Douglas Dashner, Richard Davis, John Davis, Maxwell Davis, Terry Dawe. Cyrilla Dayton, James Deckard, Dennis Dedmon. Larry Deeke, Gina DeLary, Sharon DeMond, Linda Dep| e, Gloria Deppe, Gregory Dieftenbach, Gail Diesel, Jean Dillow, Mary Dintleman, Margie Dohrman, Kathy Donahue, Pat Douglas, Jerry Downing, Diana Dressel, David Dressel, William Duby, Linda Dugan, Louis Duncan, Joe Dunlop, Philip Dunn, Diane Dunning, Ken Duy, Gregory Eager, Carole Earnshaw, Charles Eatherton, Terrell Eaves, Carol Eckley, Gloria Ehret, Linda Ehret, Sandra Eihausen, Roger Eisenhauer, Jim Ellerbrock, Dennis Elliott, Susan Ellison, Joe Elser, Beverly Emig. Linda Engel, Candy Engel. Don Engelage, Mary England, Judy Engler, Cheryl Erb. David Erdmann, Dick Erwin, Maraleen Estes, Cindy Evans, Donna Evans, Larry Evans, Pat Evans, Sandra Extrait, Claudia Extrom, Eric Faller, Nancy Farquhar, Tom Fass, Michelle Feldt, Linda Fickinger, Judy Fill, John Fischer, Kathy Our efforts were immediately rewarded by placing Fisher, William Fitzsenry, Luann Flach, Stephen Fleming, Janet Flusche, Hay Fontana, Sylvester Ford, Audrey Ford, Terry Forest, Donna Forsee, Gary Foutch, Bill Fox, Catharine Franceschine, Terry Frank, Dan Franke, Brenda Franke, Kathleen Franke, Steve Franklin, Skip Frasheur, Stephen French, Monna Frierdich, Carol Fritz. Howard Fritz, Rebecca Froese. Nancy Fuchs, Mary Gaa, Marynelle Garcia. Richard Gardner. Barbara Gardner, Ronna Garrett, Kathleen Gasawski. Gary Gass, Kathy Gauch, Marianne Gerngrow. Bill Giflfhorn, Lowell Gildig, Judy Gischer, Barbara Glemser, Linda Glock. Barbara Goepfert, Mary Goldsmith, Dale Goodall. Tom Goodhue, Jt annc Gordon, Barbara Goretzke. Glenn Gorline, Fat Gough. Mike Goveia, Mike Gowen, Pam Graf, Mike Gray, Charles Greaney, Stephen Green. Jo Ann Green, Lvnn Greene. Lester Greenlee, Janet Griebel, Vicki Griffin, Mike GrindstafF. Jan Groh. David Groh, Deborah Grovesteen, Nancy Guttreuter, Ed Guymon, David Haas, Linda Hackbarth, Barbara Hackmann, John Haeberle, Janet Haeffner, Lawrence Hafley. Robert 190 first in the annual Hobo Day float competition. Hagely, Judy Hages, Sharon Hallomeyer, Bill Hammel, Gary Hansel 1, Mike Hanson, Gahi Hantle. Susan Hanusek, Don Harding. Carol Hardwig. Denise Harger, Cheryl Harpstricdh, Dick Harris, Ken Harszy, Roger Hatches, Susan Havel, Gary Hayden, Don Hayes. Barbara Hays, Dennis Healy, Kathy Hebe re r, Jim Heck, Claudia Hehner, Andrea Heizer, Jim Helf, John Heller. Bonnie Heller, Richard Helvey, Judy Hennigs. Kurt Henry, Gary Hensick, James Hermann, Robert Hertel, Mvra Hertling, David Herzog, Ronald Hettenhausen. Ken Hettenhausen. Bill Heuring, VVavne ITewston, Bill Hickman. Dona Highlev, Robert Hill Ellen Hill, Sandra Hindman Linda Hines, Ted Mohan, James Hodges, Sharon IIofT. Kathleen Hohm. Michael Hollev, Patrick Holliday, Neal Hollman. Charles Hoover, Karleen HopHnger. Sharon Horn, Rita Horner, Ted Hughes, Gail Hugyez, Boh Hutchinson, Trudy Hutson. Jav Imhoden, Elizabeth Ingle, Karla Inman, Pat Irvin, Douglas Irwin, Alice Irwin, Tom Jackson, Diane Jallo, Jim James, Lynn James, Mike We captured second place in the magazine drive Janson, Ruth Jenkins, Phoebe Jerde t Susan Johnson. Betty Johnson, Carl Johnson, Darrel Johnson, Herschel Johnson, Linda Johnson, Robert Johnston, Gary Johnston, Jerry Jones, Gary Jones, James Juarez, Joy Juenger, Jerry Jung, Barbara Jung, Carol Junior, Donna Kaeser, Ralph Kaiser. Janet Kaiser, Nancy Kalmer, Susan Kammler, Richard Karstens, Scott Katz, Kay Keck, Karen Keefe, Arthur Keefe, Dennis Keller, Kent Keller, Ronald Kellogg, James Kelly, Clyde Kelso, Gary Kern, Robert Kesterson, Tom Killion, Gary K ng, Howard King, Kathleen Klaus. Mary Klawonn, Susan Klemme, Cathy Klingler. David Kloppenberg, Jean Knie, Susan Knipp, Dan Koch, Robert Kock, Ricky Koehler, Lynn Koenig, Alice Koesterer, Mike Kohlmeier, Ivan Kopf. Kent Kosick, John Koudela, Mitzi Kough Ben Kraft, Edwin Kraske, Mary Krimm, Joe Krug. David Krummrich, Jerry Kruta, Charles Kuehl, Richard Kuhlmann, Linda Kuhn, Dianne Kuhn, Joyce Lahaie, Vikki Lambert, Mary Lancaster, Donna Landers, Jim Lanter, Kurt 192 and further boosted our treasury by the sale of Lauerman. Fat Laughlin, Nancy Lautz, Gary Lee, Patricia Lehr, Norbert Leitze, Mary Leveling, Allen Levy, Linda Lidisky, David Lidisky, Judy Lind, Greg Lindemann, Eloise Lindenmeyer, Janet Lippert, Ann Lippert, Larry Lloyd, Beth Lobsinger, Stephen LoefTler, Ronald Logan, Mike Lonsdale, Janice Lougeay, Janice Louvier, Philip Luberda, Tom Luehder, Nancy Lutes, Roger Luther, Janet Mabus, Wayne Maddux, Gayle Mahnke, Marylee Malacarne, Carol Malaway, Gary Manda, Dennis Mann, Cheryl Manning, Norma Marhanka, Betty Markland, Barbara Marlen, Dennis Marler, Erma Marshall. Dawn Martin. A1 Martin, Dennis Martin, Donna Martin. Robert Martin, William Martin, Yvonne Matheny, Mike Matthews, John Mattinglev, Pat Matysik, Larry Mauck, Janet Maupin, Robert Maurer, Jay Maurer, Paul May, Julie May. Richard Mayberry. Margaret Mayer, Elizabeth Mayer, Gary Mayer. Robert McAdoo, Jackie McArthur, Steve McBride, Melody McCaffree, Stephen McCluskey, Sandra McCullough. Dennis McCumber, Leslie McGraw, Jeane McGuire, Dan McGuire, Karen McKelvey, Bill 193 Maroon pennants. Flashing shiny class rings, McLaughlin, Victoria McSherry, Kathleen McWhorter, Linda MefTord, John Melton, Bob Melton. Mary Melville, Karen Menees, Shirley Mensing, Virginia Mermelstein, Nancy Merrill, Roger Mertzke, Donna Merz, Eric Metzger, Dan Metzler. Keith Meyer, Mike Mever, Trevor Middlecoff, Vivian Millard. Earl Miller, Carolyn Miller, Terry Miller. Tom Miles. Janetta Misselhorn. Jerome Mohr. Patricia Montgomerv, A1 Moon. Stephen Mooney, Linda Moore. Charles Moore, Colleen Moore, Craig Moore, James Morris, Don Mouser, Jerrv Mowry, Linda Mueller, Bonnie Mueller, Pauline Mueller. Ronald Muir. Michael Munie, Charles Murphy. James Muskopf, Don Nebgen, Rob Neighbors, Earl Neumann, Suzanne Neuner, Joan Nicklich, Betty Nix, Edward Nooney, Jack Norbet, Diane Nord, Nancy Norman, Barry Nowotnev, Linda Nuetzel. Tom Oaks, John Oesterle, Lynn O ' Neal, Linda Oplt, Patricia Oplt, Tom Orr, Floyd Osborn. Jim Otto, Mary Otwell. Keith Owens. Suzy Ozment, Barbara Paisley, Boh I Parker. Sandra Parks. Nancy Paul, Patricia Paule, Joanne 194 we ' re looking ahead to our third year at BTHS. Payne, Susan Pees. Carol Peters, David Peters, Judy Peters, Sharon Peterson, Carol Peterson, Joy Petri, Michael Pfeiffer, Linda Phillips, Carolyn Phillips, Douglas Phillips, Frances Phillips, Gloria Phillips, Bill Pickard, Mike Pierce, Stephen Pinkston. Janet Poland, Pam Pollaro, Donna Pool, Glenn Poole, Roger Potter, Linda Potter. Monica Potter, Rand Powers, David Price, Maureen Price, Pam Prince, Coy Pulliam. Allen Pusey, Doris Quayle, Wayne Raban, Gerry Rahle, Judy Ragan. Gary Randall. Janice Randle, Carol Randle, Joyce Range, Don Redeker, Keith Reed. Richard Reeder, Robert Reeves, Patti Reichert, Bob Reimer, Bonnie Reinhardt. Tom Reith. Shirley Renneker, Judy Rettinghouse, Ken Rhein, Joe Richardson, Tom Rickman, Judy Ridenour, Larry Riesenherger, Bob Riggs, Ted Riley, Kathryn Rittmeyer, Marilyn Ritzheimer, Jim Roberts, Eric Robertson. Mary Rodenmeyer, Richard Rogers, Franklin Rohr, Ray Rohr. Richard Rollins, Roberta Roodhouse, Colleen Roodhouse, Harry Rosenthal, Don Rosenthal, George Ross, Juanita Ross, Nancy 195 We can hardy wait until next year when we will Rothenbuecher. Alan Rothenbuecher, David Saenger, Sbaron Sage, Richard Sandberg, Sharon Sauer, Karen Savage, Margaret Schack, Sandra Schaefer, Gary Schaefer, John SchafTner, Sandra Schaller, Ralph Scharf. Charlene Schau, Terry Schauerte, Jim Scheibel, Sharon Schiemer, Ann Schleicher, Linda Schlesinger, Sally Schlich, Tom Schloemann, Gerald Schlosser, Gayle Schlueter, Dennis Schmelzel. Randy Schmidt, Ned Schmidt, Sandra Schmidt, Sharon Schmulhach, Tom Schneider, Maurice Schoenbach, Ron Schonder, Janice Schorr. Roland Schuchman, Tom Schuessler. Klaine Schwagle, Lisa Schwaegel. Sharon Schwan, Hans Schweickert, Mike Schwenker. Pauline Schwind, Donna Schwinn, Kay Scott, Diana Schott, Robert Seger, Gerald Seih. Walter Seibert, David Semrau, Gary Severit, Dennis Shaffer, Sharon Shanahan. Susie Shanot. Mike Shedd. Bill Sheldon, Doy Shelliot, Ralph Sherman, Judy Shippey, Carol Shive, Howard Shultzaharger, Janet Sibert, Susan Siler, John Sillsbv, Phillip Sims, Bob Sims, John Sisk, Patricia Sittner, Gerold Slade, Judy Slavden, Richard Smith, Joyce Smith, Judy Smith, Kathleen 196 produce a Jam and Prom worthy of our class. Smith, Mike Sneed, Robert Snodgrass, Willeta Spillers, Linda Stacy, Janet Staub, Connie Steele, Keith Steinberg, Sharon Sternberg, Ray Stevenson, Rosemary Stice, Norma Stoeber, Carole Stoeckel, Ron Stone, Luanne Stonewater, Bob Stortzum. Nancy Straub, Phyllis Strauss, Barbara Studer, Roger Suddutb, Bruce Sullivan, Gayle Sullivan, Richard Summers, Dorothea Summers, Pam Sward, Nancy Switala, Pat Talbot, Geanne Tallent, Dt� anne Talley, Mary Tanner, Sandra Tate, Dale Taubig, Raymond Taylor. Julia Taylor, Kent Thien, Stanley Thies, Terry Thompson, Mary Thornton, Linda Thro, Patricia Tialde, Ronald Tillman, James Tinney, Fred Tipton, Cherry Titus, Bill Toherman, Marien Trabue, Jean Traube, Taffy Tremaine, Boh Truttman, Terry Turpin, Don Twesten, Larry Twesten, Susan Ulrich, Bonnie Underwood, Bob Vallow, Janice Van Brunt, Judy Van Dyke. Don Vaughn, David Veile. Richard Voellinger, Mike Vogel, Carol Vogel, Bill Voland, Vicki Volkman. Pat Vordtriede, Bill Vostry, Lynn Wagner, Jane Wagner, Mike Wainwright, Sally Waldron, Kathleen 197 Two down; two to go; Junior year, here we come! 1 Walker. Sam Wall, Alona Wallace, Mahlon Wallace, Marsha Wallace, Robert Wathern, Richard Weakley, Diane Weatherly. Edison Webb, Sanford Webster, Cathy Webster, Gerard Weik, Terry Weil, Nancy Weissenhorn, Bill Weitzel, Pat Welker, David Welker, Tom Welsch, Stephen Westfall. Karen Wetzel, Sharon Weyhaupt, Pam White, Patricia Wieland, Nancy Wiesen. Jim Wilburn, Janet Wilcox. Carol Wilhelm, Ted Wilson, Carol Wilson, Carolyn Wilson, Jackie Wilson, Linda Wilson, Bob Wilson, Boh Wilson, Ruth Winkelman, Sandra Winter, Cheryl Wissehr, Deborah Witscharek, Bernard Wittlich, Don Wittlich, Jay Wolf, David Wolf, Steven Wolff, Patti Wood, Candace Woodrome, John Woods, Jolene Woodward, Lonnie Worley. Charles Wuest, Susan Yocks, Bernice Young, Albert Younger, Peggy Yuengel. John Zahrndt, Barbara Zebarth, Bill Zimmer, Sandra Zink. Dale Zweig, John 198 Freshmen MOTTO: With the lights of today we explore the paths of tomorrow. President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Mike Koeneman JoCaroll Meinketh Janice Johnson Steve Corneliussen Kneeling: Janice Johnson, Secretary. Standing: Mike Koeneman, President; JoCaroll Meinkoth, Vice-president; Steve Corneliussen, Treasurer. Representatives: Row J. Margaret Rasche, Gary Lilly, Nancy Bieri. Row 2 Kathy Matteson, Jeff Goodlett, Karen Nesbit, Keith Nesbit, Gail Hedge. Row 3: Marsha Miller, Nancy Harry. Not shown Rodney Downs. Looking back at our first year at BTHS 200 Aaron, Barbara Abbott. ( ' raig Abshier, Karen Ackermann, Steven Adams, Gary Adams. Linda Agne, Curt Agne, Sandra Aiken, Richard Akins, Theresa Albers, Charles Aldridge, Dick Aldridge, Stan Alexander, Sharon Allen, Carol Allen, Robin Allison, Richard Altmansberger, Larry Ambuel, Linda Analla, Bill Anderson, Bonnie Anderson, Nancy Anderson, Joe Andrzejewski, Frank Bach, Gerald Backs. Judy Bader, Mike Bc ' idley, Robert Bailey, Charles Baker, Mary L. Baker, Mary K. Baker, Susan Baltz, Marilyn Bartlett, Susan Bateman, Carol Baumgartner, Dennis Beard, Billie Becherer, Jerry Bechtel, James Bechtoldt, Bob Becker, Fat Becker, Richard Beckett, Mike Bell, Carl Bell, Connie Belleville, Pam Beimbrink, Phil Bendick, Martin Bense, Raymond Beran, Jerry Bereitschaft, Jim Berger, Jen Berghahn. Art Berry, William Bertelsman, Walter Biava, Robin Bien, David Bieri, Nancy Bishop, Beverly Bishop, Carol Blackford, Donna Blockyou, Brenda Blome, Paul Bollman, David Bolt. Richard Bommarito, Doug Bond, William Bonhard, Mary Bono, Marcia Booth, Cynthia we recall the long hours we spent in study. Borders, Bruce Bosiek, Bonnie Bosse, David Bott, Nancy Bovinett, Carol Bozsa, Boh Bradley, Dan Bradley, Mike Bramblett, Virgil Braun, Charles Bray, Teresa Brethauer, Mike Brewer, Charles Brewer, Marsha Briesacher, Allen Brown, Michael Brownlie, Barbara Bruhaker, Boh Brumley, Stephen Brunner, George Buchanan, Marney Buechler, Don Bunetic, Richard Burk, Richard Burke, Robert Burns, Richard Burrow, Karen Burton, Robert Buttry, Connie Butz, Cyril Cable, Carl Campbell, Nancy Cange, John Cannady, Deborah Carpenter, Dorothy Carroll, Bob Case, Cheryl Castello, Ted Cebulske, Sandra Cerneka, Paula Chadderton, Wayne Chambers, Ernc� st Cham ness, Gordon Chapman, Craig Chapman, Linda Charley, Daniel Chastain, David Chenault. Deborah Chinn, Mary Clark, Cynthia Clark, Mark Clemans. Sid Clement, Mary Clements, Jim Clifton, Ralph Close, John Clymer, Dan Colbert, Roger Coleman, Anthony Coleman, Larry Colli flower, Fred Collins, Donna Colon, Rhetta Compton, Gloria Compton, Mark Conzelman, David Cook, Barbara Cook. Irna Cook, Robert Coombs, David 201 These were broken by many new experiences, Cope, Deborah Corneliussen, Steven Couch, La Donna Cowden, Gary Cox, Alice Crain. Steve Cron. William Crouch, Carol Culpepper, Thurman Curd, Gordon Curkendall, Brian Curtis, Sarah Daah, Arthur Daily, Doreen Daily, Mark Dalton, Laura Daniel, Bonita Darr, Robert Dartt, Mike Davidson, Cynthia Davies, Dennis Davis, Bonnie Davis, Juanita Dawson, Beverly Day, Donna Dean, Darla DeCamp, Robert Decker, Jeannie Deeke, Trudy Defenbaugh, Bill Degnan, Robert Dehn, Dennis Dehn, Donna Dennerlein, Sue Derbyshire, Craig Dickenson, Charlene Dickerson, Dwayne Dieckmann, Linda Dill. John Dill, Patricia Dill, Ronnie Dintelmann, Judy Dintelmann, Mildred Dock ins, Charlotte Downs, Rodney Drake, Gary Drayton. Patrick Duensing, Mike Duke, David Du nek, Rodney Eckert, Charles Eckert, Jane Eckert, Steven Elliot, Kathy Elmore. Jacqueline Engle, Cheryl Engler, Patricia Etling, Harold Evans, Karen Falhe, Mary Farley, Sandra Feickert, John Ferry, Roger Feurer, Janine Fields, Morris Firnkes, Terry Fischer, Debbie Fischer, Scott Flach, Donna Flassig, Janet 202 such as the thrill of cheering our athletes Flassig, Jo Ann Fleming, Loren Flower. Patricia Fluck, Lillian Foster, Sharon Fowler. Larry Franke, Dan French, Joan Frey. Patricia Friechley, Verlin Gabel, Michael Gain, Marcella Gallant, Dan Gacia, Julia Gauch, Gerald Geasley, Eva Geasley, Ron George, Steve Gholson, Tamora Gilbert, Paul Gill, Garry Glemser, Bob Glenn, Eric Glock, Robert Goepfert, Robin Goforth, Helen Goldenhersb, Jerry Goodall, Brian GcKKllett, Jeffrey Gordon, Maria Gorley, Gene Grabak. Albert Grainger, Diane Green, Gary Greener, Donna Greenfield, Larry Greenwood, John Greenwood, Nancy Grob, Alana Grossmann, Gloria Gudovich, Gary Guenther, Robert Guest, Gregory Gyurica, Wayne Haeffner, Sally Haeman. Joe Haines, Jay Hall. Patricia Hallerman. Linda Hamann, Jerry Hammel, Barbara Hammel, James Hammond, Pete Handrich. Carolyn Harnist, Ruth Harris, Alan Harris, Gerald Harris, Nancy Harris, Roger Harry, Nancy Hartman, Harold Hartnagel, Judy Havel, Sandra Hawkins, Veronica Hayden. Linda Hayes. Carol Hays, Cheryl Hearne. Steve Heck, Jerry Hedge, Gail 203 onto one outstanding victory after another, Heitman, Marilyn Helvey, Janice Henke, Mona Henschel, Judy Henson, Bernie Hermerding, Lewis Hervatin, Cynthia Heskett, Janet Hesse, Sandra Hetrich, Robert Heuermann, Charles Hilgemeyer, Helen Hill, William Hillier, Mike Hinze, Carolyn Hippard, Alan Hoetfken, Suzanne rtoefle, Terry Hoel, Mark Hoel, Martha Hoffmann, David Hofmeister, Carl Holeman, Philip Holland, Ralph Holt, John Holt, William Holtz, Lennis Hon, Bob Honer, Dan Hooks, Kariiyn Hopkins, Joanne Horner, Marilyn Horton, Roger Hough, Jerry Huber, David Humphreys, Janice Husky, Terry Hutton, Jeri Isler, Robert Jackson, Karen Jackson, Mike Jenkins, Sharon Jerdon, Carol Johnson, Janice Johnson, Kenneth Jones, Carlene Jones, Donna Jones, Karin Jones, Tom Jones, Vicki Joyce, Jim Juenger, Wilmer Kaase, William Kaemmerer, Norma Kaminski, Linda Kani| e, Tammula Kassing, Albert Kassing, James Kattenbraker, Gary Kauffman, Anne Kaufmann, Penny Keck. James Keithley, Jay Keller, Carol Keller, Diane Keller, Linda Keller, Tom Kelley, Carol Kelley, Pam Kellogg, Karen 204 our satisfaction from winning the magazine drive, Kelly, Paulette Kennc dy, Gary Kenner, Linda Kesterson. Dan Kilburg, Hose Killingsworth, Karen Kirchner, Jeanette Kirkwood, Richard Klamm, Michael Klawonn, Eileen Klawonn, Michael Klein, Donna Klemme, Barbara Klohr, Ronald Klopmeyer, Jim Klotz, Rickey Knecht, Terry Kneedier, Judith Kneedler, Raymond Knie. Barbara Knipp, Judy Koderhandt, Jim Koehler, Ronald Koeneman, Mike Kopf, Gene Korbar, Susann Kraemer. Kathleen Krim, Michael Krysnoski, Rose Kuehn, Clyde Kuhlmann, Richard Kunz, Donald Kurtz, Charles Lacquet. Susan Lake, Nancy Lamon. Stephanie Lang, Terry Latina, David Laufer, JoAnne Lebkuecker, Janice Lehman, Barbara Lehman. Donald Lehr, Betty Lewallen, Ronald Lewey, Charles Lewis, Linda Lienesch. Mike Lillis, Chris Lilly, Gary Lineharger. Jackie Lines. Joann Lingelbach, Linda Logan, Sandra Logsdon. Phyllis Lopez, Gary Louis, Diane Luehder. Marlene Luther, Diane Maksudian, Melody Mann, Thomas Mantle, Linda Markuly, Pando Maronn, Bork Marsh, Donna Martin, Carol Martin, James Martin, Ted Martin, Tom Mason, Alvin Matteson, Kathy 205 and our pride in watching our Freshman plays. Mauk, Sharon Maurer. Marty Mayberry. Ron McCann, Judy McCarthy, Peggy McCullough. Phil McDermott, Robert McDonnough, Terry McKindley, Margo McMath, Glenn McMillian, Barbara McNallan. Barbara McNallan. Susan McNeill, James Mease, James Mehner, Colleen Mehrtens, Beverly Mehrtena, Bill Meinders, Donna Meinkoth. Jo Meirink, Jim Meyer, Gail Meyer, Joe Meyer, Margaret Mc� yer, Richard Michalke, Steven Middendorf. Diane Middlecoff, Kathy Milkert, Marilyn Miller. Donald Miller, Garry Miller, Marsha Minton, Allen Monken, Peggv Montgomery, Brenda Moore, Sharon Morgan, Charles Morganstern, Barry Moses. Barbara Muelchi, Judy Mueller. Donn Mueller, Roger Mueth, Charles Mueth, James Mueth. Lynn Muir, Patrick Mullins, John Munie, Frances Munn. Patricia Murphy. Karen Murray, Cheryl Muskopf, John Muskopf, Lawrence Nance, Carol Nanney. John Nesbit, Karen Nesbit, Keith Nesley, Diane Newmann, Charles Nichols. Mike Nickolaizyk, Herman Nordlie, Colleen Nota, Ronald O’Donnell, Maureen O’Gwinn. Peggy Ohlendorf, Sheri Olvitt, Louis Ortmann. Mary Otwell, Kendra Oursler, Karen 206 Because of our participation in these activities Parker. Charles Parker, Diane Parsons, Elizabeth Patrychyn, Kathy Patterson. Dorinne Paulos, Terri Paulos, Toni Peebles, Carroll Pelc, Ruth Pellmann, Dede Penny, Carol Pense, Mary Pensoneau, Susan Pentecost, Garry Perry, Ann Peters. Terry Peterson, David Peterson. Linda Petwav, Michael Pfeiffer, Ernest Phelps. Pam Phillips, Dean Phillips, Dick Phillips, Terry Pick, Pamela Pierce Randy Ping, Garv Poston, Diane Potter, Juanita Potter, Dale Prader, Kathleen Preisendanz, Jane Presler, Sharon Preston. Edward Prince. Jerry Province. Robert Pryor, Richard Przvbvsz, Stan Pufalt. Susan Pulvirenti, Mary Pulvirenti, Sharon Radford, Dan Raede, Judith Rainbolt, Paula Raisner, Mildred Ramsey, Pamela Rasch, David Rasch, James Rasche, Margaret Rea. Rita Recklein, Charles Reeble, Mark Reed, Carman Rehg, Tim Rehling, Tom Reichling, Roger Reinhardt, JoAnn Reiss, Barbara Remelius, Judy Remelius, Roger Rettle, Richard Rhodes, Judith Ribling, Pam Richard, Karl Richard, Rob Richardson, Sherry Riggs, William Ring, Dan Ritjiheimer, Gloria Rix Michael 207 our first year in high school has passed quickly. Robb. Carol Robbs, Kay Robinson, Jerry Robinson, Mike Robinson, Roy Roche, Eileen Roche, Thomas Rockemann. Sharon Rodenberg, David Rodenmayer, Ralph Rolan. Donna Roodhouse, Nancy Rosenburgh, Terese Ross, Charles Ross, David Ross, Janet Ross, Phil Rowe Isabelle Rule. Marshia Russell, Dennis Russell, Janice Rutter. Stephen Rvan, Kathleen Satrer. Kathy Salle, Carl Sanderson. Nancy Saunders. Edward Saylor, Larry Scaiefe. Norma Scarlett. Fave Schack, Phillip Schaefer, Robert Schaeffer. Alan Schaer. Sandra Schamherger, Tom Scharf. Randal Schau David Schaufler, Janet S ' hoffknecht, Sandra Schlatweiller, Tom Schlosser. Steve Schmale. Mary Schmidt. Darla Schmidt, Susan Schmisseur, Jo Ann Sc hmitt. Nancv S hmulhach Susan S hnauher Terry Schneider, Peggy Schneider. Randall Schneider. Roger Sch nipper. Jim Schodroslti. Linda Schranz. Ron Schultz, Richard Schwahn, William Schwarz, Jim Scott, Jackie Scott Ruth Seih. Mary Seibert, Garv Seibert, Mavis Seidler, Sharon Seiffertt, Carla Shannon, Judith Shaw, Karen Shelton, Bradley Shostarich, Mary Shrout. Darice Sihiga, Stephen 208 But we were glad to see the year go by, Siebert, Allen Silberman, Marcia Silch, Susan Silk wood, Allen Slifka, Diane Smith. Dale Smith, Mary Ann Smith, Michael Smith, Norton Smith peters, Dave Sneed, Marye Smellings, Bill Snyder, Kenneth Somers, Carol Sommers, Dan Sory, Sandra Soules, Tom Sowels, Norman Spillmann, Rose Stanek. Paulette Stanley, Judy Staub, Garry Stauh, Gregory Steen, Mickey StefTel. Bill Stehlick, Joan Stein, Howard Steinhauser. Boh Steppig, Dwain Sterling, Laura Sternau, Roberta Stevens, Cleda Stevens, Maria Stock ley. James S toff el, Haward Stoll, Robert Stonecipher. David Stonewater, Jerry Stotts, Linda Stricklin. Kathy Strotheide, Sue Strothmann. Daryl Studtmann, Susan Stumne, Sarah Stumpf, Gail Stumpf, Robert Sullivan, Linda Sullivan. Rose Swineford, Doug Taylor. Cynthia Taylor, Doris Taylor, Steve Taylor, Vicki Thien, Darlene Thien, Bill Thomas, Mike Thomas, Pat Thomas, Tom Thomas, Bill Thompson, Glen Thurman, Mike Tiemann, Pat Tippett, Catherine Tolar, Connie Tonne, Cynthia Townsend, Tony Traube, Tana Trent, Linda Trieb, Susan Tro tier, Cynthia 209 for we are tired of being called lowly freshman. Trumpet, John Tucker, Richard Turpin, Betty Tyas, Harry Tyler, Robert Tyson, Douglas Tyson, Mary Uh’es, Ray Underwood, Janet Underwood, Tom Valentine, Cheryl Valentine, Vicki Van Voorst, Robert Vetter, Susan Vickery, Cheryl Villiger, Jessica Vineyard, George Voegtle, Gary Voegtle, Gary Lee Vogel. Gary Voland, Gary Vollmer, Roxy Wagner, Beverly Wagner, Jim Wagner, Kay Wagner. Walter Wahrenhurg, Bill Waigand. Phillip Waldvogel, Lois Walker, Gene Wall, Jackie Wallis, Roger Walther, Elizabeth Walthes, Vernon Waltrip, Linda Wampler. Sue Wandling, Chris Warchol, Bruce Warford. Bill Warner, Robert Washburn. Gary Webb, Dennis Webster, Helen Wegener, Janet Wegescheide, Mike Wehring, Pam Weil backer. Dona Welch. Alice Wells. Cathy Werle, Harold Werner, Alfred Werner, Robert West, Dorothy West, Tom Wetzel, Tom Wheeler, David White. Janet White. John White. Nancy White, Philip Whitford, Sheryll Whitsell. Kathryn Whittle, David Weichert, Curtis Wiegand, Susan Wilburn. Richard Wild, Gary Wildt. Rhonda Willeford. John Williams, Kenneth 210 Now we await our new place as third in command. Williams, Larry Wilson, Candace Wilson. Kathleen Winchester, Judy Winter, Cheryl Wisecup, Joel Wissehr, Jim Wittlich, Jav Wittlinger, Ellen Wolf. Ralph Wood. Bill Woodward. Jackie Worthen, Robert Yeske, Paul Yoch. Terry Young, Elizabeth Yunker, John Zaruba. Barbara Zbornak, Paul Ziefle, John Zika, Michael love it in the air as two juniors converse quietly at the Valentine ' s dance given by the Freshman Class. We ' ve backed the BELLEVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK We ' re Proud of it , too! Index of Our Advertisers Alpha Asphalt Company - 235 Baldus, Albert, Funeral Home - - 219 Beil, Charles and Sons - - - - 216 Belleville Automotive Trades Association 217 Belleville Casket Company - 233 Belleville-St. Louis Coach Company - 234 Beta Delta Gamma Sorority - - 238 Bismark Cafe.228 Bland Photo.227 Bob s Flower Shop.236 Bollmeier Hobby Shop - 220 Bridges and Ward.216 Brunsmann’s.235 Building Products Corporation - - 231 Business Patrons.239 Carroll House.238 Central Engraving.215 Century Brass Works, Inc. - - - 237 Commercial Transport, Inc. ... 223 Dari Castle.232 Delta Zeta Nu Sororitv - - - 232 Diedrich and Sons.236 Eckert ' s Country Store - 226 Empire Stove Companv - - - - 231 Enterprise Foundry, Inc. - - - - 221 Fellners.232 First National Bank of Millstadt - - 220 Gaul, Patrick, Realty Company - - 237 Gerken and Sons.229 Golden Dipt.222 Harnist Insurance Agency - - - 227 Hopfinger, Art, Builder Contractor - - 236 Imber’s.220 Kappa Zeta Chi Sorority - 230 Katz’s. - 228 Kloess Contracting - 223 Liese Lumber Company - - 219 Marsh Stencil 223 Mathes, M. F. 224 Medical Arts Pharmacy - 237 Midwestern Butane Gas - - 218 Millstadt Creamery - 230 Montgomery Outdoor Advertising - 231 Mueller Furniture - - 225 National Cash Register Company - - 229 Panorama Lanes - - - 218 Peerless Enamel Company 233 Personal Patrons - 238 Premier Stove Company - 218 Record Printing Advertising Company 238 Reichert Elevator 227 Roesch Enamel - 225 Schickedanz Insurance Agency - 235 Schlosser s Lincoln Soda Shop - 216 Sealtest Dairy ... - 221 Sear ' s - 219 Shorty’s Barber Shop - - - 224 Sigma Theta Chi Sorority - - - 222 Signal Hill Pharmacy - - - 234 Smith, Harold, Drug Store - - 228 Smith Ice - Fuel Company - • 233 Stiehl Drugs - - 225 Tenting Jewelry and Gift Shop - - 234 I illo ' s Milk House - Vem’s Vending Service, Inc. - - 226 229 Vevco Foods, Inc. - - 221 Wade Square Helpee Selfee - - - 226 Vi W ' Distinction Distinctive ideas in annuals are a prime factor in a successful book- of(course service and quality can not be overlooked ( fhe sign ofihe trade mark means - Enqrav inq Service Plus Close Co-operation between Staffiand Annual Department, ENGRAVING VClllldl COMPANY CALUMET BUILDING 6T.LOUIS. MISSOURI College Annual Builders of America HO. 122 EAST Q ... BELLEVILLE, MAIN STREET D W ILLINOIS BRIDGES and WARD Druggists, Inc. Prescritions a Specialty Try Our Drug Store First Headquarters for Toilet Articles We Give and Redeem Eagle Stamps Compliments of CHAS. BEIL S SONS MILLSTADT, ILLINOIS Schlosser’s 107 East Main Belleville Serving Discriminating Students and Their Parents and THEIR PARENTS . . . SINCE 1921. GOOD FOOD CANDY ICE CREAM Compliments of Belleville Automotive Trades Assn. Auffenberg Ford, Inc. 1001 South Illinois Street FORD Oliver C. Joseph, Inc. 223 West Main Street DODGE-PLYMOUTH Edward Mutto Auto Sales, Inc. 517 South Illinois Street RAMBLER and METROPOLITAN Wagner Motor Car Co. A and Jackson Streets BUICK Meyer Motor Co. 4320 West Main Street OLDSMOBILE L. R. McKinley Sons, Inc. 512-18 West Main Street CHEVROLET Meyer Bros. Auto Co. 335 West Main Street PONTIAC-CADILLAC St. Clair Motors, Inc. 115 East A Street LINCOLN — MERCURY 217 The First National Bank of Millstadt MILLSTADT, ILLINOIS We congratulate the graduating class and extend to each of them and to the other students in the High School our hearty good wishes for their SUCCESS IMBER ' S 119 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Bollmeier Hobby Shop Stamps — Coins — Hobbies Crafts — Artist Supplies PHONE: ADams 3-2824 715 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Albert B. Baldus Funeral Home 24-Hour Ambulance Service Mouth to Mask Resuscitotor and Oxygen AOams 3-0101 —ADams 3-0102 West Main at 35th Street It’s Sears for QUALITY SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO —Shop at Soars and Savo Satisfaction fiuarantood or Your Money Hack— SEARS 112 East Main St. Belleville, Illinois Phone AD. 3-0230 STORE HOURS: Monday, 11:30 a m. to 8:30 p.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sat.,9.00 o.m. to 5:30p.m. Compliments of Liese Lumber Company ADams 4-0105 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 219 Premier Gas Ranges Sold by Your Dealer Propane and Butane Gas and Appliances Installed and Serviced Trucks Radio Dispatched for Prompt Service Belleville and New Athens Customers CALL ADams 4-0524 DOMESTIC and COMMERCIAL Midwestern Butane Gas Co., Inc. Oldest Bulk Gas Dealer In This Area 418 South Belt West— Belleville, Illinois 1 Block East of Fair Grounds WE GIVE PLAID STAMPS Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 1963 Graduates PANORAMA LANES The Family Recreation Center HOME OF THE FRIDAY TEEN-HOP Enterprise Foundry, Inc You Get the Best When You Get Sealtest Sea I test Foods 5500 Bunkum Rood BRidge 1-8450 East St. Louis, Illinois Best Wishes and Congratulations to the Class of ' 63 Vevco Foods, Inc. 2050 North Church Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Sigma Theta Chi Sorority JoAnn Balough Pam Belleville Beverly Brady Donna Cramer Charlene Dickenson Susan Elliott Debbie Fisher Lynn Green Nancy Greenwood Carol Hayes Kathy Healy Carolyn Hucke Sue Kalmer Sharon Keller Paulette Kelly Barbara Klemme Nancy Losco Linda Levy D ane Luther Elizabeth Lutz Faye Mantle Fern Mantle Marilyn Milkert Sherrie Moore Karen Murphy Courtney Neill Sandy Newbold Kathy Petryskyn Karen Pierce Kathy Prader Karen Roark Susan Rogers Janet Ross Jane Ruhmann Jane Siegel Kathy Williams Linda Williams Candy Wilson Candy Woods Elizabeth Young Barbara Zuruba AT YOUR GROCER Golden Dipt-Meletio Corporation MILLSTADT, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF Commercial Transport, Inc. South 20th Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Best Wishes to the Class of 1963 MARSH Tf PEN Marsh Stencil, Belleville, Illinois KLOESS CONTRACTING COMPANY 2615 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Bel-Air Bowl 1703 North Belt West BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS BOWLING AT ITS BEST Cocktail Bar Restaurant Rooms available for Parties, Receptions, Meetings SHORTY ' S Barber Shop 6 East Washington Street 4 Barbers D. M. (Shorty) Hendricks, Prop. Ralph Joseph—Don Kammler Chas. Blum M. F. MATHES BRICK, STONE AND CEMENT WORK CONTRACTOR Phone ADams 3- ' 4403 521 Carlyle Road BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Good Luck to the Class of ' 63 Roesch Enamel and Mfg. Co. Compliments of Mueller Furniture Company Since 1927 The Home of Quality Furniture for Less” ADams 3-0667 1004 East Main Street COMPLIMENTS OF Stiehl Drugs (Your Walgreen Agency Stores) TWO STORES TO SERVE YOU STIEHL DRUGS, 11 Public Square—ADams 3-0017 PLAZA STIEHL DRUGS, Bellevue Park Plaxo—ADams 3-2477 225 ECKERT’S Country Store 3 Miles South of Belleville on U. S. Route 460 COMPLIMENTS OF Wade Square Helpee Selfee Tillo ' s Milk House 1721 South Belt West 1431 North Illinois Street 6011 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS REICHERT ELEVATOR I - PURINA DOG CHOWl ' «% VM) Grain Buyers — Livestock Feeds — Fertilizer Seeds — Garden Supplies ADams 4-0184 600 SOUTH FIRST STREET BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Bland Photo and Art Supply 201 North High Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS THE BIG Difference Your Independent Insurance Agent Services YOU First • Homeowners • Household Contents • Automobile • Fire • Casualty • Marine • Burglary • Glass • Bonds • Life • Health Cr Accident • Hospitalization AGENT FOR AMERICAN MOTOR CLUB PHONE ADams 3-0310 Specialists in School Accident Ins urance Joseph E. Harnist Agency 625 Eost Main Street Belleville, Illinois 227 Harold Smith Drug Store Prescriptions In Business for Your Health WE GIVE EAGLE STAMPS 1323 West Main Street and 110 North High Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS KATZ’S Fashions for the American Beauty Complete Store for Women Dresses . . . Coats . . . Sportswear . . , Suits . , . Shoes . . . Accessories . . . BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Tegtmeier ' s Bismarck Cafe 20 West Main Street ADams 3-1122 Vern ' s Vending Service, Inc. Complete Automatic Merchandising at the Drop of a Coin V. J. WITTLICH, President 3004 Old St. Louis Road Phone ADams 3-0218 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS The World ' s Finest Accounting Machines, Bank Equipment and Computers 1407 State Street East St. Louis, Illinois Weston Roodhouse, Manager GERKEN S SONS Wholesale Distributors Of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables To Stores, Restaurants and Institutions ADams 4-1414 1104 North Illinois Street 229 Kappa Zeta Chi Joyce Agne Michelle Allard Patty Andres ' Sarah Beekman Linda Betton Betty Blust Pam Brunsman Charalyn Buechler Dee Carpenter Babs Cooper Sidney Coose Donna DuHadway Linda Emig Judy Fickinger Ray Fischer Linda Ganschinietz Donna Gent •Sally Goldenberg ‘Carol Graves Sandra Guest Anna Haeman Sue Hantle Nancy Hartman Carolyn Hopkins Liz Imboden Kay Katz Sue Kissel Nancy Laughlin Linda Lingelbach Ann Lippert Janice Lougeay Gayle Maddeux Kathy Matteson •Marilyn McCann Margo McKinley Pat Mohr ‘Barb Muehlhauser ‘Sandra Mueller Juanita Nelson Sue Nithman Nancy Parks Fran Phillips •Ann Pool ‘Nona Renz Judy Rickman Kathy Riley Barb Robinson Colleen Roodhouse Sharon Scheibel Sally Schlesinger Gayle Schlosser JoAnn Schmisseur Sue Schmulbach ‘Sandra Schoeck Jan Schonder Jill Schioeder SERVE IT SIMPLE OR SAUCY AS YOU LIKE ♦ IT ' S A TREAT YOU CAN ' T BEAT Janice Sheer Diane Slifka Laura Sterling Taffy Traube Cynthia Trotier Janet Underwood Janet White Nancy Wieland Debbie Wissehr Seniors not pictured: Donna Gent Kay Fischer Heat your home with Gas Empire Stove Company BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Manufacturers of Gas Heating Appliances Best Wishes I Montgomery Outdoor Advertising (Jo. Compliments of Building Products Corp. BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 231 Dari - Castle Car Hop Service After 5 P. M. Pure Beef HAMBURGERS CARRY-OUT SERVICE 323 South Illinois Street ADams 3-6000 During our 70 years of Department Store operation FELLNER’S has endeavored to render to the citizens of this community honest values and satisfactory sendee — we hope to merit your confidence, too! DELTA ZETA NU Congratulations to Our Seniors Sharon Meyer Julene Ehret Dorothy Volkman Sharon Lasco Carole Kohlmeier Sandy Reeves Cindy Krazer Kathy Raab Susan McDowell MEMBERSHIP: Kathy Holiday Janet Smith Karen Lodney Malinda Green Karen Brem Jeanne Eveld Connie Shaffer Deanna Buttry Cindy Keller Linda Keller Maureen Price Linda Davis Jackie Woodward Phyllis Ruhman Lonnie Woodward Jeri Ann Hutton 232 Peerless Enamel Products Co Manuaftcurers of ENAMEL PRODUCTS, DIES and METAL STAMPINGS 1500 West Lincoln Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Smith Ice ' Fuel Company North Virginia and East A Street Belleville ' s Only Ice Delivery Company SIZED ICE — BLOCK ICE — CUBE ICE Red Seal Charcoal Briquettes All Grades Salt — Lighter Fluid 24-Hour Vender Service COMPLIMENTS OF Belleville Casket Co., Inc. Jackson at B Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Tenting Jewelry and Gift Shop EUGENE TENTING, Owner Signal Hill Pharmacy, Inc. John T. McDiermon, R. Ph. Come in and See Our Selection of Teenage Jewelry, Cosmetics, Gifts, Etc. EXpress 7-2828 8800 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes to all the graduates of the 1963 closs from the officials and employees of Belleville - St. Louis Coach Company Phone ADoms 3-6999 for Chartered Service Congratulations from the W. A. Schickedanz Agency, Inc. Belleville ' s largest insurance agency and the most progressive realtor in the area. 110 West Moin Street Belleville, Illinois Telephone ADams 3-0644, 0645, 0646 5277 Alpha Asphalt Company THOMAS H. REESE, JR. Free Estimates—Phone ADams 3-3441 Brunsmann’s Shoppe, Inc. Distinctive Window and Floor Coverings 215 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS HIliCttSTQttiSIlAN CHUKCH fl L Nil3k RINISTER SUNOIT SERVICES CHURCH SCHOOL 9 30,. •-WNC I3RSHIP 10:45 JOm REET,NCS 6:00 . SLRNDN Robert and Edno Krummrich, Proprietors Bob’s Flower Shop Office and Home Phone ADams 4-9015 Over 20 Years Designing Experience 507 Sherman Street (Route 161) BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Diedrlch Chevrolet Co. 216 West Laurel MILLSTADT, ILLINOIS Art Hopfinger BUILDER and CONTRACTOR, Inc. 1 Elizabeth Drive BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Century Brass Works, Inc. 1100 North Illinois Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Don Katz Medical Arts Shield Drugs 200 North Illinois 5900 North Illinois BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Free Delivery Congratulations from the Patrick W. Gaul Realty Co. Agents for YORKTOWN SUBDIVISION Belleville ' s Newest and Finest Subdivision 237 Beta Delta Gamma Sorority President Treasurer Historian Publicity Chaplain • Sue Schmidt Geonne Talbot Sylvia Janasky • Pot Thornton Kathy Weissenbach Vice-President Secretary Parliamentarian Sergeants-at arms Nancy Stapf • Karen Peters Donna Heinke Bonnie Bolar Donna Freeman Connie Bell Bonnie Bolar (S) Judy Boyd Mary Ann Brestal (S) Shirley Bretsch Margie Carter Kit Condon (S) Carol Conroy Bev Dawson (S) Bonnie Dill Linda Duby Donna Freeman Susan Golan Sharon Hages (S) Chris Harter (S) Donna Heinke (S) Sylvia Janasky (S) Jeanine Kulessa Mary Sue Lambert Donna Martin (S) Karen Peters (S) Barb Saul Sue Schmidt Nancy Stapf Linda Thornton Geanne Talbot Kathy Weissenbach Compliments of Carroll House your fashion ' ARROLL HOUSE headquarters Main at Jackson BELLEVILLE ' S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE 200 East Main ADams 4-5700 Personal Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Weisenstein Kenneth R. Rogers Eugene Hausmann Chas. L. Joseph Mr. and Mrs. William A. Weis Nettie ' s Cafe Donna, Nancy, and Susan CAPABLE of reproducing everything that can be drawn, type-set or photographed, the Record has again produced, for the 26th consecutive year, THE 1963 BELLEVINOIS and hopes that it may likewise sene YOU in the vears to come. H ECORD PRINTING b ADVERTISING COMPANY 113-115 SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET • ADams 3-0145 • BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Business HARRIETS BEAUTY SALON 1608 West Main Street SEIFFERTH ' S BAKERY 1522 West Main Street NIEMEIER ' S SUPPLY COMPANY 420 West Monroe Street PESKINDS, INC. 116 East Main Street G. A. BECKER and SONS 31 Public Square MAIN STREET MARKET 9735 West Main Street DR PEPPER BOTTLING CO. 1901 West Main Street HOME-BRITE 400 North Illinois Street MIDLAND MILLING and FEED CO. Millstadt, Illinois BELLEVILLE BOWLING and SPORT SHOP 119 West Main Street SPIEGEL ' S, INC. 129 West Main Street FISCHER ' S DUTCH GIRL RESTAURANT 2100 West Main Street RING-WIL AGENCY, INC. 28a Public Square ANDY ' S LA MAURE BEAUTY SHOP 1000 East Main Street CENTRAL CIGAR STORE 26 Public Square HARTER ' S HOBBY HOUSE 1011 West Main Street COMMUNITY OIL BURNER SUPPLY CO. 1412 North Illinois Street MOODY ' S PHARMACY 10509 Lincoln Trail KEIL HEATING and SHEET METAL WORKS 301-03 North Illinois Street ACME AUTO PARTS 22nd Street and Route 13 TRAILWAYS ' RESTAURANT and MOTEL 10039 Lincoln Trail GENERAL SUPPLY COMPANY 132 West Main Street BELLEVILLE SHOE MANUFACTURING CO. 605 East Main Street KRUPP FLORIST 3700 West Main Street UNCLE EARL ' S BICYCLE SHOP 12 Lebanon Avenue RAY ' S BARBER SHOP 515 State Street SCHUESSLER ' S FOODLAND MARKET 1119 Eost Main Street NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY 400 East B Street Patrons GEORGE RENNER and SONS FUNERAL HOME 120 North Illinois Street GEISSLER ROOFING 605 South Illinois Street PETERS PARK PLAZA SHOE STORE Bellevue Park Plaza FRED M. KASTEL ELECTRIC COMPANY 201 West Main Street PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS COMPANY 104 West Main Street HARTELL SHOE REPAIR 17 South Hig h Street STAR FLORIST 518 Scheel Street DOLLUS BROTHERS 120 East Main Street SCHMIDT-WULLER, INC. 113 East Moin Street STANDARD RULE COMPANY 521 Benton Street SYLVIA ' S BEAUTY SHOP 626 Mascoutah Avenue WEYHAUPT BROS. 1510 Lebanon Avenue ZANE ' S LIQUOR STORE and FOOD MART Zone Zaber, Class of ' 33 GRIMM and GORLY FLORIST 324 East Main Street BORMAN ' S—Men ' s and Boys ' Wear 107-09 West Moin Street NEW ERA OIL COMPANY 420 South Illinois Street THE CHILDREN ' S SHOP 121 East Main Street MARKULY ' S JEWELRY 4 Bellevue Park Plaza LACY ' S GARDEN and FLORAL CENTER 1808 North Belt West STEGMEYER ' S FURNITURE STORE 217 East Main Street BRITE-WAY CLEANERS 1811 West Main Street ED TRIBOUT —WHOLESALE NOVELTIES 1701 West Moin Street COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY 4601 North Belt West BZB DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT 46th and West Main Streets M. SPIRTAS COMPANY 900 West Boulevard AUGUST MIRRING FLORIST 8710 State Street MODERN BEAUTY SHOP 204 South Jefferson, Millstadt MERTZ MOTOR COMPANY 4 East Washington, Millstadt 239 The editor reflects . . . As editor-in-chief of the 1963 Rellevinois , my ap predation must first be expressed to my fellow staff members and to those editors and managers who took the responsibility of leadership. To Mahlon Hillard, Terry Allen, and the appren tice photographers, I wish also to express appreciation for excellent production of pictures. To Miss Jane I iansleben the staff wishes to express gratitude. Without her help and guidance as faculty adviser this bock could not have been produced. To Mr. Harry Swain of Central Engraving and to Mr. Norman Semmelroth of Record Printing Com¬ pany, we owe sincere thanks. Without their specific guidance, not only this year, but for their help to staffs during the past twenty-five years, we could not have produced this book. To Spieth Studio we add words of appreciation for the individual pictures of our entire student body. To our advertisers and business patrons of Belleville and Millstadt we owe gratitude for aiding in the financial development of our book. The task of producing a yearbook such as ours is not a simple one. It requires innumerable hours of tedious hard work by all staff members; selling pop¬ corn and programs, designing layouts, writing and rewriting copy, planning pictures, and proofreading gallevs. To be a part of a school publication is an edu cational experience for a person in that it teaches him to think and to create. This year our staff has taken pride in producing a book which we feel will be close to the school and to the student. We believe that through our academic and athletic achievements, as well as through the pas sage of our new school bond issue, the 1962-63 school vear has been one of significance, not only for the student body, but also for the community. We sin¬ cerely hope that we have recorded an accurate as well as an interesting account of the year. Marilyn McCann Editor-in-chief, 1963 Rellexnnois 1963 BELLEVINOIS STAFF Editor in-chief Advertising Manager Rusiness Manager Section Editor Sports Editor Academic Editor Activities Editor Marilyn McCann Ann Bosworth Sarah Beekman JoEllen Roodhouse Chris Baltz Nancy Pickering Bobbie Ferrell Circulation Manager ------- Nona Renz Donna Heinke, Susan Engler, Nancy McKinley, Sallie McCaffree, Pat Buecher, Beatric Peter, Julene Ehret, Sandra Mueller, Nancy Hoelman. Sally Goldenberg, Vicki Milkert, Barbara Muehlhauser, Sherry Pierce, Brenda Spirtas, Gale Spirtas, Linda Wcihl, Cathv Klein, Barbara Cooper, Tim Parker Photographers - Mahlon Hillard, Terry Allen 240 - • '