Ben Blewett High School - Brochure Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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KZCLJJ 6L Class Day is a memorable occasion and one which will long be remem- bered by all Seniors. On December 8, the class day exercises were held lor the lanuary graduating class of 1939. Boys and girls formed couples on the second floor and proceeded upstairs to the auditorium. There they were given the class ribbons by Miss Ernst and Mr. Holden. Alter they had taken their places the cur- tain was parted revealing the class pennant. A short speech was given by the Senior president, Iohn B. Lalata, in which he presented the class to Miss Ernst. Alter Miss Ernst had spoken, the class prophecy was read. The informal prognostication was given in a short skit formed by live members of Miss M. Smiths talented advisory, The destinies were of a very wide variety. Those of the boys ranged from hosiery salesmen to bankers, While those of the girls from secretaries to famous dress designers. The class day pro- gram was concluded with a dance in the girls gym. Page 21

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SENIOR .fgcfiuifiw The last half year of a Senior's school life is filled with many pleas- ant experiences. Numerous social events are held which entertain and help bring about a closer and friend- lier relationship between the stu- dents. Heading the list of important ac- tivities presented by the Senior Class of 1939, was the Senior-New Senior Party. Last Iune after a hilarious program was given in the auditorium, everyone proceeded to the girls' gym Where King Dance reigned. On October 6 the Seniors spon- sored a dance which achieved the distinction of drawing the largest crowd to ever attend a dance at Blewett. Perhaps this signifies effect of the vitality of our senior class. The Amateur Show which was a success from every standpoint, was presented on Thursday, October 26. Talent galore was found among the competing amateurs. Violinists, singers, dancers and comedians dis- played their ability. After a very conscientious appraisal of the pre- sented talent, three winners were selected. Frances Maguire, a singer, won first prize, and Bernadine Gar- rett, also a singer, took second prize. Third prize was won by Stanley Schmitz, banjoist. The winners were Chosen by the applause of the audience. Halloween brought about another dance which saw the Blewett Dance Orchestra making its debut. Those who heard it predicted the band would have a successful future. November 28 to December 2 was recognized as the traditional bow week. Senior boys wore bow ties and senior girls wore bows in their hair. The Senior recognition pins were given out on October 14. The pins, round in shape, have the Grif- fin emblem in the center with the school initials below. Mr. Seitz's gym team on the after- noon of December 5 gave an exhibi- tion for the benefit of the Senior Class. After weeks of hard work the Dramatic Class, under the direction of Miss M. Smith, presented the play Campus Quarantine. As this was a Senior project, the cast was com- posed entirely of Seniors. Two per- formances were given, one in the afternoon for the students and one at night for the parents. Both audi- ences thoroughly enjoyed the per- formance. Two very important dates remain yet on the Senior Activity List. The first is lanuary 10 which will bring about the Senior-New Senior Party. The second and more important one is our graduation day which will be on Ianuary 25 at ten o'clock. Thus with the arrival of graduation our happy days of school life terminate. Page 20

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CAGIQQI' jill CLASSES The Seniors leave behind them, the lower classmen to carry the torch for Blewett, to make a greater name tor the school, to follow the precedent set by the graduating classesg to leave their footprints on the sands of time.