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ED. rs ASH mG to v urw y ERS ry The Faculty MRS. JACK MANLEY Hendrix College; B.S., University of Missouri; graduate work, University of Missouri. Spanish I, English II MRS. CHARLES DREYER B.A., Southeast Missouri State College; Graduate work, Washington University. Civics, Sociology MISS LUCILE HOLMES B.S., Southwest Missouri State College; A.M., University of Missouri; Graduate work, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Mathematics MRS. JOHN J. TAYLOR A.B., Hedding College; B.S., Northwestern University; Southeast Missouri State College. Biology, Mathematics MRS. LEROY PRATT A. B., William Jewell College; Graduate work, Syra- cuse University. English III, Speech MISS ESTHER GASPER B. S., Northwest Missouri State College; Graduate work, George Peabody College. Physical Education, Physiology MR. WAYNE PARKER B.S., Northwest Missouri State College; A.M., Colorado State College of Education. Physical Education, World History MRS. GEORGE MORRIS, JR. B.A., Woman's College of Furman University; Graduate work, Furman University, Washington University. American History, Publications MRS. CLAUDE HOLLIGAN Southeast Missouri State College; B.S., Arkansas State; Graduate work, University of Arkansas, Washington University. Study Hall, Librarian, Government MR. WARREN ELKINS B.S., Southeast Missouri State College; M.E.D., University of Missouri. Social Studies, Driver Training MR. HOWARD LITTON B.S. in Education, Southeast Missouri State College; A M., University of Missouri. Diversified Occupations, Guidance MRS. HADLEY HINKLE B.S. in Education, Kirksville State College; Graduate work at Kirksville State College. Art, English I MISS VADA BRANSTETTER B.S. in Education, Southwest Missouri State College; B.S. in Home Economics, University of Missouri; Master in Education, University of Missouri; Graduate work, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Vocational Home Economics MR. JOHN C. CLIPPARD B.S. in Education, Southeast Missouri State College; Master in Education, University of Missouri. Mechanical Drawing, General Metals MR. FREDERICK McFERRON B.S., Southeast Missouri State College. Science Department MR. MURRELL GODWIN B.S., Southeast Missouri State College. Shop, Physiology MR. HEUBY ESTILL MOORE, JR. B.M., Bachelor of Music, Central Missouri State Teachers College. Music Department MR. LOYCE CAMPBELL B.S., Arkansas State College; Graduate work, University of Mississippi. Commercial Department FACULTY First row (left to right): Mrs. Jack Manley, Mrs. Charles Dreyer, Miss Lucile Holmes, Mrs. John Taylor, Mrs. Leroy Pratt, Miss Esther Gasper. Second row (left to right): Mr. Wayne Parker, Mrs. George Morris, Mrs. Claude Holligan, Mr. Warren Elkins, Mr. Howard Litton, Mrs. Hadley Hinkle, Miss Vada Branstetter. Third row (left to right): Mr. John Clippard, Mr. Frederick McFerron, Mr. Murrell Godwin, Mr. Heuby Moore, Mr. Loyce Campbell, Mr. Leonard Cox. Tiger and Spokesman Staffs The road to improvement was followed by the Spokesman and Tiger Staffs throughout the year 1954-55. The first sign along the road to improvement was to join the Missouri Interscholasti-cal Press Association. Six students of the Publications Class, Charles Lashley, Bill Klein, Mary Shapiro, Doris Manns, Florence Klein, Charlotte Lassing, and their sponsor, Mrs. Morris, attended the convention held at Missouri University in Columbia. Some of the improvements made in the Spokesman were: A printed heading for the paper, omitting of “Dirty Digs” and jokes. These are only a few of the things learned at the convention. Other roads were entered throughout the year, such as the road to good citizenship in the exchanging of our newspaper with various schools. This enables the schools to keep in touch with each other and promotes good sportsmanship. Numerous financial danger signs were met along the road to the awaited goal, “The 1955 Tiger.” A number of the students on the Tiger staff traveled to Centralia, Illinois, for the last step in the publishing of the annual, binding the book. The road to the success of our annual was made possible by Mr. Speith, who takes the pictures for the Tiger, and the Tri-City Independent, who do the printing. TIGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief .........................................................Colette Colbert Business Manager ........................................................Charles Lashley Feature Editor .............................................................Mary Shapiro Calendar Editor ................................................................Florence Klein Photographer.........................................................................Tom James Curricular Editor .................................................. Charlotte Lassing Athletic Editor .....................................................Betsy Lindenberger Activity Editor .................................................................. Doris Manns Art Editors ............................................. Donna Buehler, Betty Grebe Literary Editor .......................................................Grace Harman Class Editor .......................................................... Mary K. Lucas Sponsor — Mrs. Morris Editor-in-Chief ..... News Editors ........ Feature Editors Exchange Editor...... Athletic Editor ..... Production Managers Senior Reporter..... Circulation Managers SPOKESMAN STAFF ....................................Charlotte Lassing ...........................Colette Colbert, Betty Grebe ........................ Donna Buehler, Mary Shapiro .......................................Grace Harman ......................................Charles Lashley ............................Mary K. Lucas, Bill Klein ...................................Betsy Lindenberger .......................... Florence Klein, Doris Manns Student Council The first year of Student Council work in our school could be compared with a freshly built road. It contained many rough spots to be smoothed out. Beginning the 1954-55 school year some of the stumbling blocks remained but by cooperation the road was gradually smoothed and the Council was well established on its journey toward success. Heading this journey of the Council was Bob Rigdon in the role of Student Council President. The members of the Council during this trip were: Seniors—Charles Lashley, Deanna Smith, Leslie Stewart and Colette Colbert. Juniors—Donna Renfro, Paul Speidel, Donald Smith and Arlie Vest. Sophomores—LeRoy La-Plant, John Byrd, Carolyn Dreyer and Rosie Coleman. Freshmen— Judy Bolle, Patty Walton, Dick Siebert and Sharyn White. Acting as a guiding force in the journey was the executive board composed of committee chairmen and officers of the Council. The members were: Social and Recreations Committee, Chairman —Charles Lashley. Elections Committee, Chairman—Bob Rigdon. Library Committee, Chairman—Rosie Coleman. Welfare Committee, Chairman—Leslie Stewart. Awards and Honors Committee, Chairman—Donald Smith. Club Committee, Chairman—Paul Speidel. Buildings and Grounds Committee, Chairman—Arlie Vest. Safety Committee, Chairman—John Byrd. Assembly Committee, Chairman—Carolyn Dreyer. Secretary, Colette Colbert; treasurer, Paul Speidel; vice-president, Charles Lashley. Faculty advisors were Mrs. Manley and Mrs. Dreyer. Representatives to the convention of the Missouri Association of Student Councils were Carolyn Dreyer, Paul Speidel, Arlie Vest and Donald Smith. The purpose of the Student Council is not discipline, but to act as a medium through which faculty and student relationships can be bettered. Honor Students A number of the Festus High School students received various honors throughout the year. Some of those to receive them are as follows: Richard Parr for placing second in the Drivers Rodeo, Eugene Juncker and Donald Smith for their essays which were published in the American High School Anthology of Essays, Colette Colbert received the American History Award, Stanley McCreary won a speech contest on the Constitution, John Moeser wrote a poem which was published in the National Anthology, and Dan Terry received first place in Jefferson County in the “I Speak for Democracy” contest. Students of the Month A Junior Rotarian was chosen by the faculty each month according to the student’s dependability, loyalty, leadership and capability. The students attended the Rotary Club every Tuesday of the month. To be a Student of the Month is a high honor and will mean much in their road to success in future life. Those chosen were: Paul LaPlant, Charles Lashley, Jean Stauss, Charlotte Lassing, Colette Colbert, Betsy Lindenberger and Bob Rigdon. Planned Progress The road we’ve been traveling not only has many ruts, bumps and ditches which have to be crossed, but it also has smooth pavement and easy rolling fields. The ditches, ruts and bumps are the problems that have to be solved and the mistakes that are always made; the smooth straight road is the honors and rewards that compensate for the rough spots in the road of life. The Planned Progress earned one of these awards by winning first place in the county and second place in the area in the contest sponsored by Union Electric. The project was originally a Student Council project but due to difficulty in meetings, it was assigned to Mrs. Holligan’s government class. The faculty advisors were Miss Gasper, Mrs. Dreyer and Mrs. Manley. The suggestions of a lighting system for the park, a bicycle safety program, and proper library facilities, won the awards for them. The class suggested that the prize money of $500 be used for library books and the suggestion was accepted. Seated, left to right; Mrs. Dreyer, Nancy Wilson, Mary Bins, Ruth Adams, Sandra Roth, June Hill, Ruth Carron. Standing: Mrs. Holligan, Donald Allen, Eugene Juncker, Hersel Nokes, Bill Keevins, Richard Hendrix, Mrs. Manley. Honor Society The Honor Society traveled down a very successful road under the leadership of Miss Holmes, Mrs. Dreyer, and Mrs. Manley. Officers elected were: Charles Lashley, president; Paul LaPlant, vice-president; and Judy Self, secretary-treasurer. They presented the Christmas Candle-lighting Service in December and installed new members in February. To be a member of the Honor Society you must have an “S” average. The Society promotes scholarship, leadership, character and service. It is a high honor for a student to become a member of this society but it will be even more of a honor next year, because the standards will be raised. First row (left to right): Wanda Hoffman, Joyce Loesch, Madeline Alcorn, Janet Richardson, Donna Renfro, Elizabeth Brown, Jean Chappue, Betsy Lindenberger, Roxanna Lambert, Pat Vollmar, Rae Leon, Mary Kathryn Lucas, Anita Vachalek, Jean Stauss, Connie Scott, Florence Klein. Second row: Mrs. Dreyer, Miss Holmes, Judy Self, Evon Beck, Alice Westbrook, Bonnie Glaze, Bonnie Ussery, Doris Wideman, Shirley Boyer, Betty Grebe, Jo Ann Wilson, Margaret Fast, Donna Buehler, Doris Manns, Mary Shapiro, Rose Bourisaw, Colette Colbert, Charlotte Lassing, Ruth Carron, Barbara Clifton, Mrs. Manley. Third row: Allen McCreary, Bob Hipes, Charles Lashley, Bob Rigdon, Paul Speidel, Bill Rigdon, Bob Bahr, Jerry Uding, Bob Petrie, Paul LaPlant, Kenny Werner, Lonnie Boyd, Bill Jackson, Kenny Evans, Brad Rigdon, Tom Lovelace, Arley Vest, Charles Pierce. Senior Mothers Club The Senior Mothers were organized in September to help the seniors over the long hard road of raising enough funds for their New Orleans trip. The mothers worked tirelessly giving bake sales, serving at dances, chile suppers, style show, minstrel, and numerous other activities. As their road ends, they watch the seniors disappear in the distance to New Orleans, Louisiana. First row (left to right): Mrs. Fred Gutohrel, Mrs. James Wollard, Mrs. Wallace Hayes, Mrs. Stuart McCreary, Mrs. Hersel Nokes, Mrs. Burlyn Covington, Mrs. Roy Boyd, Mrs. Lloyd Tuller, Mrs. William Rudisaile. Second row: Mrs. Wade Caldwell, Mrs. Gilbert Adams, Mrs. Earl Decker, Mrs. Edwin Hipes, Mrs. Bernard Colbert, Mrs. John LaPlant, Mrs. Froy Glaze. Third row: Mrs. Gilbert Kertz, Mrs. Charles Manns, Mrs. Vincent Pusateri, Mrs. Leslie Stewart, Mrs. J. W. Ogletree, Mrs. Vincent Vessell. Bands The highway along which the band traveled in the past branched into two roads this year, the Marching Band and the Concert Band. The Marching Band followed a road which took it through many parades and through numerous excellent exhibitions on the football field. Beginning with the first football game between Festus and Fredericktown, the Marching Band displayed amazing technique and coordination in the marching formations they performed as a part of the field dedication. The Marching Band also participated in a number of parades. Among these were the Carnival and Fire Prevention Parade, Christmas Parade and Fall Festival Parade. One of the most exciting events for this band was their participation in Band Day at Columbia. High school bands from all over the state took part in marching formations honoring John Phillip Sousa. On the other hand, the Concert Band has traveled the road to many successful concerts. Their first appearance was the Christmas Concert in which they played several holiday numbers. They next presented a student concert under the direction of Mr. Moore. This interesting and varied program was greatly enjoyed by the students and faculty. The Spring Concert, revealing the numbers the band were to play at the Southeast Missouri Music Festival, was given on the second day of spring. The contest selections were “Americans We” and “First Swedish Rhapsody,” on which they later received a rating of I. CONCERT BAND First row: Nancy Wilson, Jean Stauss, JoAnn Wilson, Elizabeth Brown, Jannan Mitchell, Suzanne Bolgar, Sondra Tesreau, Patty Walton, Carolyn Dreyer, Donna Buehler, Ruth Carron. Second row: Helen Voteau, Rose Coleman, Babe Buehler, Betty Siebert, Alice Westbrook, Gary Holt, Joyce Loesch, Pat Vollmar, Jean Juncker, Judy Bolle, Allen McCreary, Virginia Roberson, Ruth Porchey, Jocelyn Hughes, Pat Laiben, Stanley McCreary. Third row: Sharon White, Trudy Matthes, Peggy Tynes, Audrey Klein, Faith Jarvis, David Friend, Larry Jarvis, Dan Terry, Virgil Hill, Melvin Oldham, Jim Keyton, Ward Vinyard, Robert Ellison, Sonny Mitchell, Jim Lindenberg-er, Bill Worth, Bill Jackson, David Benson, Kenny Wampler, Janice Loesch, Betsy Linden-berger, Charles Whiteside, David Drury, John Drury, Kenny Evans. Fourth row: Leslie Stewart, Brad Rigdon, Ann Maclay, Terry Coleman, Mr. Moore, director. MARCHING BAND AND TWIRLERS Drum majorettes: Rose Bourisaw. Twirlers: Rita Drury, Yvonne Abernathy, Roxie Lambert, Joyce Loesch, Gerry Son, Mary Carrow. Band, first row: Betsy Lindenberger, Kenny Evans, John Drury, David Drury, Charles White-side, Janice Loesch, Mr. Moore, director. Second row: Pat Vollmar, Judy Bolle, Ruth Porchey, Dan Terry, Jean Juncker, Virginia Roberson. Third row: Pat Laiben, Robert Ellison, Sonny Mitchell, Allen McCreary, Jocelyn Hughes, Stanley McCreary. Fourth row: Larry Jarvis, Virgil Hill, Gary Holt, Jim Lindenberger, Ward Vinyard, David Friend. Fifth row: David Benson, Patty Walton, Jannan Mitchell, Kenny Wampler, Suzanne Bolgar, Bill Jackson. Sixth row: Leslie Stewart, Ruth Carron, Ann Maclay, Brad Rigdon, Terry Coleman, Donna Buehler, Carolyn Dreyer. Seventh row: Nancy Wilson, Babe Buehler, Alice Westbrook, Jim Keyton, JoAnn Wilson, Elizabeth Brown. Eighth row: Betty Siebert, Audrey Klein, Sondra Tesreau, Peggy Tynes, Rose Coleman, Helen Voteau. Ninth row: Faith Jarvis, Sharon White, Jean Stauss, Melvin Oldham, Bill Worth, Trudy Matthes. Girls Glee Club The fifty-six voices of the Girls Glee Club followed the road of success under the direction of Mrs. George Hammon. The two entries presented at the Southeast Missouri Music Festival were: “Dearest Lord Jesus” by Bach and “Open Our Eyes” by W. C. MacFarlane. They received a II rating. First row (left to right): Joyce Loesch, Madeline Alcorn, Doris Manns, Norma Boyer, Sharon Reecht, Donna Renfro, Elizabeth Brown, Jeanne Chappue, Betsy Lindenberger, Ruth Rhodes, Betty Siebert, Anita Vachalek, Mary Jane Werner. Second row (left to right): Marilyn Hurley, Carol Nanney, Judy Keevins, Doris Wide-man, Margaret Lucas, Roxie Lambert, Ruth Bay, Faye Jarvis, Ruth Adams, Sandra Roth, Joan Raebel, Pat Laiben, Betty Grebe, Judy Schembre, Carolyn Dreyer, Janet Richardson, Virginia Roberson, Joyce Boyd, Rosemary Roth, Betty Stueve, Sharyn White, Florence Klein, Mary K. Lucas, Connie Scott, Mrs. George Hammon. Third row (left to right): Bonnie Ussery, Pat Olinger, Mary Siebert, Marilyn Boyer, Pat Holst, Mary Ann Smith, Suzanne Rhineberger, Norma Sue Anderson, Nancy Pope, Wanda Westbrook, Alberta Button, Ann Maclay, Carole Mayberry, Barbara Vogt, Rosemary Coleman, Jannan Mitchell, Kitty Pratt, Barbara Miller, Ruth Carron, Charlotte Lassing, Shirley Coffelt, Marjorie Aubuchon, Kathleen Copeland, Yvonne Thomas, Joan Brunkhorst, Helen Voteau. Boys Glee Club Mr. Moore led the forty-nine members of the Boys Glee Club along the musical road to the Southeast Missouri Music Festival. They sang “Freedom Song” by Rachmananoff and “Rain and the River” by Fox, receiving a rating of II. First row (left to right): William DeClue, Stanley Pederson, Donnell Hayes, Bill Key-ton, Donald DeClue, Robert Ellison, Charles Mitchell, Larry Datillo, John Wideman, Perry McCormick, Richard Walls, David Bauman, Jerry Govero, Carl Clark, Allen Butler, Charles Beatte, Donald Sherman, Roy Leftridge, Robert Butler, Eddie Riddle, David Drury, Dan Terry, Bill Jackson, David Benson. Second row (left to right): Mr. Moore, Charles Lashley, Allen McCreary, Ward Vin-yard, Mickey Ogle, Dick Siebert, John Drury, Gene Brunkhorst, Terry Coleman, Virgil Hill, Victor Cantor, John Williams, Bob Rigdon, Hersel Nokes, Richard Haney, Arlie Vest, Bill Rigdon, Jerry Uding, Joe Drury, LeRoy McClanahan, Jim Lambert, Dale Santschi, Charles Pierce, Melvin Oldham, David Friend, Jeffery Ogle, David Huber. Third row (left to right): Stanley McCreary, Earl Boyer, Kenneth Wampler, Kenneth Evans, Leslie Stewart, Paul LaPIant, Vincent Pusateri, William Katzenberger, John Byrd, Lonnie Boyd, William Keevins, Larry Jarvis, Garry Wehner, Brad Rigdon, Donald Raebel, Willard Waymire, Jim Lindenberger, Jerry Rhineberger, Charles Whiteside, Ray Carringer, John Moeser, Melvin Kertz, Robert Henson, Larry Propst, Marc Vaughn. TWIRLERS Left to right: Rita Drury, Gerry Son, Roxanne Lambert, Rose Bourisaw (Drum Majorette), Mary Carrow, Yvonne Abernathy, Joyce Loesch. CAPE CONTESTANTS Front row (left to right): Joyce Loesch, Elizabeth Brown, Betsy Lindenberger, JoAnn Wilson, Pat Voll-mar, Jean Stauss. Second row: Mr. Moore, Jocelyn Hughes, Virginia Roberson, Nancy Wilson, Donna Buehler, Judy Bolle, Rose Coleman, Carolyn Dreyer, Janaan Mitchell, Babe Buehler, Helen Voteau. Third row: Allen McCreary, Stanley McCreary, John Drury, James Lindenberger, Melvin Oldham, David Friend, David Benson, Larry Jarvis, Garry Holt, Sonny Mitchell. SMALL INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES I Brass Sextet: “The Wayfarer” Holmes-Smith David Friend, Sonny Mitchell, David Benson, Betsy Lindenberger, Joyce Loesch, John Drury I Clarinet Quartet: “Roulade”....... Whitney Elizabeth Brown, JoAnn Wilson, Jean Stauss and Nancy Wilson. II Clarinet Trio: “Chaconne”..........Purcell Helen Voteau, Rosie Coleman, Peggy Tynes I Woodwind Quintet: “Minuet Fantasy”---Choen Janaan Mitchell, Elizabeth Brown, Donna Buehler, Joyce Loesch and Carolyn Dreyer II Horn Quartet: “Theme from Spymphony No. 1” Brahms Joyce Loesch, Judy Bolle, Pat Vollmar and Gary Holt I Trumpet Quartet: “Prelude” Fitzgerald David Friend, Sonny Mitchell, Larry Jarvis and Jim Lindenberger I Trumpet Trio: “The Three Jacks”...... Walters David Friend, Jim Lindenberger, Sonny Mitchell INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS II Flute: “Pavanne” ...............Saint-Saens Janaan Mitchell II Oboe: “Song of India” Rimsky-Korsakov Carolyn Dreyer I B-Flat Clarinet: “Nocturne”...........Bassi Elizabeth Brown II Baritone Saxophone: “Concerto No. 2”. Singalee Allen McCreary I French Horn: “Romanza and Allegro” Scarmolin Joyce Loesch I Comet: “Andante et Allegro”....... Ropartz David Friend III Trombone: “Ramanze” ................... Cords Charles Whiteside II Baritone Horn: “Concert Piece”........ Cohen Betsy Lindenberger II Piano: “Rondo Capricsioso” Mendelssohn Virginia Roberson VOCAL SOLOS II Girls High Voice: “In My Garden” (Firestone) and “Care Selve” (Handel)........Elizabeth Brown II Girls Medium Voice: “Hills of Home” (Fox) and “Little Road to Kerry” (Cadman) Helen Voteau III Boys Medium Voice: “Sea Fever” (Andrews) and “The Builder” (Cadman” Larry Jarvis SMALL VOCAL ENSEMBLES III Girls Trio: “Somewhere a Child is Singing” (Dyk-ema) and “So’s I Can Write My Name” (Spiritual)—Susie Rhineberger, Helen Voteau, Joyce Boyd II Girls Quartet: “In Heaven Above” arr. Anderson Ann Maclay, Helen Voteau, Carolyn Dreyer and Janaan Mitchell II Girls Sextet: “There is a Balm in Gilead” (arr. Kemmer) and “Music When Soft Voices Die” (Krammer)—Elizabeth Brown, Faye Jarvis, Connie Scott, Betsy Lindenberger, Donna Buehler and Ruth Carron. MIXED CHORUS The road the Mixed Chorus followed was a good one. Under the leadership of Mrs. George Hammon they received a rating of II at the Music Festival at Cape Girardeau. Their numbers were: “Go Not Far From Me, Oh God” by Zingarelli and “Every Time I Feel The Spirit” by Spiritual Billups. First row (left to right): Mrs. Hammon, Doris Manns, Madaline Alcorn, Norma Boyer, Sharyn Reecht, Janaan Mitchell, Donna Renfro, Nancy Pope, Rae Leon, Connie Scott, Betty Siebert, Janet Kennedy, Carolyn Dreyer, Helen Voteau. Second row: Mr. Moore, Roxanne Lambert, Norma Sue Anderson, Patricia Holst, Joyce Loesch, Mary Ann Smith, Susie Rhineberger, Faye Jarvis, Arm Maclay, Carol Mayberry, Elizabeth Brown, Betsy Lindenberger, JoAnn Wilson, Patricia Vollmar, Ruth Carron, Donna Buehler, Rosemary Roth, Joyce Boyd, Virginia Roberson. Third row: Allen McCreary, Gene Brunkhorst, Terry Coleman, Ward Vinyard, Richard Walls, Virgil Hill, Leslie Stewart, Bob Rigdon, Larry Jarvis, Mickey Ogle, Lonnie Boyd, Kenneth Evans, Donald Raebel, Brad Rigdon, David Friend, Bill Jackson, David Benson, Bill Rigdon, Dan Terry, Charles Whiteside, Richard Haney, Joe Drury, David Drury. CHEERLEADERS From left to right: Helen Voteau, Mary K. Lucas, Donna Renfro, Terry Coleman, Ruth Rhodes, Nancy Wilson, Connie Scott. LIBRARY CLUB First row, left to right: Billie Woodson, Pat Olinger, Anita Vachalek, Sharon Reecht, Jean Chappue, Jean Stauss, Nancy Wilson, Joan Brunkhorst, Madaline Alcorn, Ella Mae Pope, Carol Nanny, Jerry Burnside, Judy Bahr. Second row, left to right: Sue Fast, Lynette Stites, Tommie Whitner, Adele Boyer, Brenda Kennedy, Mrs. Holligan, faculty advisor. DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS The diversified occupations class traveled the road to success earlier than most of their classmates by choosing their vocations and working for high school credit at their jobs. The purpose of this class is to give practical experience in the jobs that the students plan to follow after high school. Seated, left to right: Janet Richardson, Mary Ann Smith, Tommy James, Richard Wegmann, Richard Parr, Bill Katzen-berger, Ada Holdinghausen, Rita Drury, Bonnie Glaze, Evon Beck. Standing: Ted Vessell, Bob Henson, Kenny Werner, Mr. Litton. Girls Athletic Association The road to good sportsmanship, team work and participation was followed by the G.A.A. during the year 1954-55. Our first side road takes us right to our own school door, where the volleyball tournament was held. Festus took second place in the tournament. As we travel onto the highway we enter Herculaneum, where the basketball tournament took place. Festus received the honor of first place. Officers of the G.A.A. were: President, Ruth Adams; vice-president, June Hill; secretary, Mary K. Lucas; treasurer, Charlotte Lassing; and faculty advisor, Miss Esther Gasper. First row (left to right): Miss Gasper, Jackie Kempster, Carol Nanny, Shirley Part-ney, Ella Mae Pinnell. Second row: Charlotte Lassing, Donna Buehler, Yvonne Abernathy, Mary Ann Smith, Ruth Adams, Pat Olinger, Sue Fast, Colette Colbert, Ruth Rhodes, Lynette Stites, Mary Jane Wemer, Bonnie Partney, Pat Vollmar, Rae Leon, Linda Simms, Sharon Reecht, Barbara Clifton, Linda Hargrove, Gerry Son. Third row: Barbara Miller, Norma Pusateri, Mary Carrow, Judy Bolle, Carolyn Drey-er, Rosie Coleman, Madaline Alcorn, Joyce Loesch, Judy Schembre, JoAnn Wilson, Margie Aubuchon, Diane Hartman, Ann Maclay, Ruth Carron, Donna Renfro, June Hill, Peggy Tynes, Nancy Wilson, Etta Rudisaile. “V for Victory” was the path followed by the Festus Pep Squad. In the fall seven cheerleaders were chosen to lead them. They were: Helen Voteau, Mary K. Lucas, Donna Renfro, Terry Coleman, Ruth Rhodes, Nancy Wilson and Connie Scott as captain of the cheerleaders. This was the first time in a number of years that we had a boy cheerleader. Officers chosen were as follows: Ruth Adams, president; June Hill, vice-president; Rosie Coleman, treasurer; and Judy Schembre, secretary. First row (left to right): Cheerleaders—Helen Voteau, Mary K. Lucas, Donna Renfro, Terry Coleman, Ruth Rhodes, Nancy Wilson, Connie Scott. Second row: Mary Jane Wemer, Mary Lou Schweigert, Barbara Miller, Joyce Loesch, Madaline Alcorn, Judy Schembre, Ruth Adams, Allen McCreary, June Hill, Rosie Coleman, Jackie Kempster, JoAnn Wilson, Judy Keevins, Mary Maher. Third row: Kathryn Pratt, Norma Rhea, Audrey Klein, Francis Rhea, Helen Rudisaile, June Aubuchon, Carla Eisenbeis, Dianne Abernathy, Pat Mclver, Bessie Woodson, Joan Hubbard, Ann Maclay, Gwen Miller, Elizabeth Brown, Bobbie Bayer, Pat Vollmar, Margie Aubuchon, Bonnie Partney, Gerry Burnside, Phyllis Frazier, Jackie Bryant, Billie Woodson, Carolyn Eisenbeis, June Drury, Miss Gasper, Darlene Koehler, Wanda Westbrook. Fourth row: Barbara Clifton, Roxanna Lambert, Norma Pusateri, Diane Hartman, Nancy Clark, Lynette Stites, Peggy Tynes, Joyce Wilson, Sue Fast, Shirley Partney, Jeanne Chappue, Sharon Reecht, Judy Hayes, Linda Simms, Carol Nanny, Rae Leon, Florence Klein, Linda Hargrove, Gerry Son, Ellen Roussin, Shirley Higgins, Carolyn Dreyer. The Path of School Year Activities As you read the following paragraphs, let your imagination carry you down a long, long path and let the events of the school year represent the milestones along the way. The doors of F.H.S. opened again for the new school year on Sept. 7. The first full day of school for 1954-55 began Sept. 8. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the student body enjoyed a picture assembly. Sept. 17 was a very busy day. To begin with the annual magazine campaign was launched. That night the new football field was dedicated and the evening was completed by the first football game of the year against Fredericktown in which Festus lost by a score of 28-0. The following week we played Crystal. That night was the happiest night of all for Festus because we beat them by a score of 13-0. Class elections for the school year were held on Sept. 27. Mr. Speith came on Sept. 30 to take the individual pictures for the TIGER. When we met Herky on Oct. 1, everyone thought we would beat them after we beat Crystal the week before, but it looks like our luck ran out. We lost, 19-0. All of the classes began work on the floats for the Senior Carnival Parade on Oct. 7. The day that all the freshmen were awaiting came on Oct. 8. That was, of coure, initiation day. That afternoon the Senior Carnival Parade and the Fire Prevention Parade took place. It was also the first night of the Senior Carnival. On the second night of the Carnival Annette Wall was crowned Carnival Queen of 1954-55. Festus traveled to Perryville on Oct. 13 to play a 0-0 football game. The week was completed by a wonderful two-day vacation. This was made possible by a teachers meeting at Cape. The Harvest Dance, sponsored by the sophomore class, was held on Oct. 15. A boys Pep Squad was formed on Oct. 20. About 10 or 12 boys came out but only two remained. We gained another victory on Oct. 22 from Flat River. The score was 26-0. We received our third victory on Oct. 29 from Ste. Genevieve. We were unable to gain a victory from De Soto when we met them Nov. 5. Our next football game was on Nov. 12. We played Farmington and won without them even scoring on us, 31-0. The student body enjoyed an assembly program on Nov. 19 featuring the “Schmitzs.” This was the first of the paid assemblies sponsored by the Student Council. An assembly for “I Speak for Democracy” contest was held on Nov. 24. Dan Terry, junior, won. We again enjoyed a two-day vacation on Nov. 25-26 because of Thanksgiving. Basketball season began on Nov. 30. Our first competition was with Hillsboro and it was pretty tough. We lost by a score of 54-19. We met Affton on Dec. 3 and were defeated again. On Dec. 7 we traveled to Elvins to meet their team. We again lost. When we met Potosi we lost by a score of 53-40. The “B” team won by a score of 35-25. One of the series of monthly news reels was shown on Dec. 13. On Dec. 14 we met De Soto and put up a fight only to lose by a score of 60-50. We faced Bonne Terre on Dec. 16 and lost both “A” and “B” games. The Christmas Dance, sponsored by the seniors, was beautifully decorated. The evening was climaxed by the Athletic Crowning when Connie Scott was crowned Athletic Queen of 1954-55. The music department put on their annual Christmas program on Dec. 20. We gained our first basketball victory from Frankclay on Dec. 21. The Candlelight Service was presented on Dec. 23. The alumni of F.H.S. visited the school and attended this program. After the program our Christmas vacation began. We again returned to school on Jan. 3, after a vacation everyone enjoyed. We didn’t have the same luck against Crystal in basketball as we did in football. When we met them on Jan. 4 we lost by a score of 58-50, and the “B” team lost 45-42. When we played Herky on Jan. 7 we lost both games. The next week there were only two events. These were the Festus vs. Perryville and Festus vs. Hillsboro games. The score of the game with Perryville was 52-15 our favor. We were not so fortunate against Hillsboro as we lost both games. The monthly film for January was shown on the 17th of this month and was enjoyed by the student body. We drew Elvins for the Desloge Tournament and were the victors by defeating them, 39-33. For our second competition we played Bismarck but couldn’t win. Douglass had a better team than we thought as we soon found out when we played them on Jan. 25 and were defeated. A movie sponsored by the Student Council was shown on Jan. 26 to the student body. It was well recieved. On Jan. 27 there was a Band Concert given by the Music Department. Crystal City defeated us again when we met for the second time on Jan. 28. The score of the games were: “B” 58-42; “A” 60-34. Mrs. Holligan’s hard work and the work of her class on the Planned Progress Program brought a reward. On Jan. 31, during a Planned Progress Assembly, F.H.S. was awarded the $500 first prize for this program. We were very fortunate to have as guests in our school the A Capella Choir from Cape. On Feb. 1 they presented a program which everyone enjoyed. We again played Herky and we won this time by a score of 61-42. The “Mysterious Browns,” magicians, were presented to the student body on Feb. 2. This was made possible through the Student Council. Mr. Speith returned to our school to take group pictures for the TIGER. The Student Council is really on the ball because on Feb. 4 they sponsored a Soc-Hop. The music was provided by the D. J. Quintet. The day a number of students, especially the juniors, were waiting for came on Feb. 11 when they were inducted into the National Honor Society and received their pins. That night we played De Soto and our “B” team was the victor of the evening by winning with a score of 48-40. The “A” team lost by a score of 60-13. The student body again viewed a monthly news film on Feb. 14. We played Desloge on Feb. 15 and won both games. The Style Show, sponsored by the seniors, was presented at Herky on Feb. 16 and at Festus on Feb. 17. The Car ui aJ Queen triune • tetter Semen fizerut a£ j untnr farn i'a 3 ea StrpJtemeee £amtea j? eaS climax of the show here was the Tiger Crowning in which Mary Shapiro and Charles Lashley were crowned the Tiger Queen and King for 1954-55. Our last basketball game of the year was played on Feb. 18 against Jackson. We again won both of our games. There was no school on Feb. 22, thanks to George Washington. The Jefferson County Invitational Tournament was held that night, but we lost our game. On Friday of that week a number of students traveled to Washington University to see the play “Hamlet.” On Mar. 2 the Rotary Club presented an assembly program on citizenship and on the Four Way Test. There was also a movie. The Basketball Banquet was held on Mar. 3. The cheerleaders were invited, too. The St. Patrick’s Day Dance, sponsored by the freshmen, was held Mar. 11. It was a wonderful dance and well attended. The monthly news film for the month of March was shown on Mar. 14. The student body was shown a film on Career Day on Mar. 15. The Talent Show, sponsored by the Student Council, was presented on Mar. 18. On Mar. 21 another in the series of paid assemblies sponsored by the Student Council presented to the student body the “Folk Tale Puppets.” The second film preceding Career Day was shown on Mar. 22. That evening the music department presented a program of the numbers they sang and played at Cape. The senior play, “No More Homework,” was presented to the public on Mar. 24-25. The concluding film before Career Day was shown on Mar. 29. On Mar. 30 I .H.S. was entertained by the Flat River Choir. There was also a track meet at Herky. The Music Department traveled to Cape on April 1. Career Day, April 5, was a big success. There was also a track meet. The monthly news film for April was shown on the 11th. The D. O. Banquet was held on April 12. Our first game of the baseball season was played on the 12th against Herky. The annual Jaycee Folk Festival was held on April 14-15. We played Potosi on the 15th. The junior-senior prom was held on April 22. The juniors did a wonderful job of decorating and carrying out their theme of the “Mardi Gras.” Everyone had a wonderful time. The Mineral Area track meet was held on April 25, and on the following day we met Hillsboro and played a good game of baseball. We played Crystal at Cry stal on April 29. On May 3 we traveled to Potosi to try our luck at baseball against them. The Gym Demonstration was presented to the public on May 5. It was very well done. The last of our paid assemblies sponsored by the Student Council was presented to the student body on May 6. Our entertainer was Charles King. The District Track Meet was held on May 7. After 12 years of hard work the seniors finally completed their last day of school on May 13. Baccalaureate was held on May 15 and on Friday of that week school officially ended. Commencement exercises were held that evening. After following this path we come to a bend in the road which leads to a vacation and, further on, the school year of 1955-56. What activities will come next year? Christmas Strvitt Siantr Satisfy Snsiaiiaiia z Sitmt St. Christmas Sta. Christmas Slants S. £ . Sfytt S una SAristmas Zh tts St Sfitrichs Shy Shnct Chmmi Ast Senior Class BOB HENSON Basketball 1-2-3-4 Boys Glee Club 2-3-4 Vice-President Senior Class 4 Tiger Crowning 4 Basketball Crowning 3 Athletic Crowning 4 Track 1 Baseball 2 Prom Committee Chairman 3 Cape Contestant 2-3-4 DONNA BUEHLER Class President 4 Class Secretary 2-3 Junior Rotarian 3 Representative to Girls' State 3 Girls Glee Club and Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Honor Society 2-3-4 Varsity Volleyball and Basketball 3 Tumbling Team 1-2-3-4 Tiger Crowning 4 Who's Who 4 CHARLOTTE LASSING Tiger Crowning 4 Dance Committees 3-4 Girls Glee Club 2-3-4 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Treas. 4 Spokesman and Tiger Staff 3-4 Senior Class Secretary 4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Honor Society 3-4 Junior Rotarian 4 Senior Class Play 4 BILL KLEIN Tiger Crowning 4 Who's Who 4 Outstanding Achievement Award 4 Class Officer 4 Dance Committees 2-3-4 Representative to M.I.P.A. Convention 4 Senior Play 4 Student Council 3 Tiger and Spokesman Staff 4 Carnival Parade Chairman 4 BETSY LINDENBERGER BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL: 1-2 FESTUS HIGH SCHOOL: Band and Pep Band 3-4 Cape Contestant 3-4 Girls Glee Club and Mixed Chorus 3-4 Class and Band Reporter 4 Pep Squad 3-4 Junior Rotarian 4 Honor Society 4 Who's Who 4 Tiger and Spokesman Staff 4 Senior Play 4 COLETTE COLBERT Who's Who 3-4 Tiger Crowning 3-4 Junior Rotarian 4 Honor Society 2-3-4, Treas. 4 D.A.R. Citizenship Award 4 Girls Glee Club 2-3-4 Student Council Secretary 4 Class Officer 3-4 Tiger and Spokesman Staff 3-4, Tiger Editor 4 G.A.A. and Pep Squad 1-2-3-4, Officer 3-4 CHARLES LASHLEY Tiger King 4 Honor Society 2-3-4, Pres. 4 Who's Who 4 Dance Committees 1-2-3-4 Boys Glee Club 2-3-4 Tiger and Spokesman Staff 4 Class Officer 1-2-3-4 Junior Rotarian 4 Student Council Vice-President 4 Senior Play 4 Ckarbtb fass ry $ec fie. TAfiiy y 1955 Class Senior Class YVONNE ABERNATHY G.A.A. 1 -2-3-4 Pep Squad 1-2-3 Who's Who 4 Twirler 3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Tumbling 2-3 Volleyball 3 Basketball Crowning 1 Football Crowning 2-3 Tiger Crowning 4 RUTH ANN ADAMS G.A.A. and Pep Squad, Pres. 4 Who's Who 4 Planned Progress 4 Varsity Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Girl's Glee Club 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 3 Senior Play and Senior Carnival 4 Cape Play Day 3-4 Tumbling 2-3 Basketball and Softball Varsity 3-4 DONALD AUBUCHON NORMAN BAHR Honor Society 4 Prom Committee 4 Carnival Committee 4 Float Committee 2 Science Club 1 RUTH BAY Girls Volleyball 4 Girls Basketball 4 Senior Class Play 4 Girls Glee Club 4 Gym Demonstration 1-2-4 Christmas Program 4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 EVON BECK STE. GENEVIEVE HIGH SCHOOL: Class President 1 Class Play 1 FESTUS HIGH SCHOOL: Varsity and Class Volleyball Team 2-3-4 Tumbling Team 2 Gym Demonstration 2-3 Honor Society 4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Girls Glee Club 3 D.O. Club 4 G.A.A. Award 3 MARY FRANCES BINS Christmas Tea 1 Planned Progress Committee 4 Buildings and Grounds Committee 4 Gym Demonstration 2 ROSE BOURISAW G.A.A. and Pep Sguad 1-2-3-4 Dance Committee o-4 Cheerleader 2 Girls Glee Club 2-3 Drum Majorette 3-4 Outstanding Achievement Award 4 Who's Who 4 Honor Society 2-4 Senior Play 4 Chairman Senior Carnival Committees 4 LONNIE BOYD Football 1-2-3-4, Capt. 4 Boys Glee Club 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Student Council 3 Honor Society 3-4 Freshman Class President 1 Junior Class Treasurer 3 Student Council Planning Com. 2 Tiger Crowning 4 Sophomore Pilgrimage 2 EARL BOYER Student Manager Football 2 Glee Club 2-3-4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Senior Play 4 MELVIN CARPENTER NORMAN CLERC Football 1-2 Track 1-2 Band 1-2-3 Senior Carnival Committee 4 WAYNE COLBERT CHARLOTTE COOPER Home JEc. Tea 1-2 Christmas Musical 2 Buildings and Grounds Committee 4 Gym Demonstration 2-3-4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 GLENDA COVINGTON Assembly Committee 3 Buildings and Grounds Committee 4 Christmas Tea 1-2 Faculty Banquet 2 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Gym Demonstration 2 RONALD DECKER Gym Demonstration 1 Boys Glee Club 2-3 3 Man Basketball 3 Prom Committee 3 Float Committee 2 JOHN DRURY Band 2-3-4 Pep Band 3-4 Cape Contestant 3-4 Boys Glee Club 3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Fire Prevention Committee 2-3-4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Christmas Music Festival 2-3-4 RITA RAE DRURY D.O. Club 4 Varsity Basketball 1-2 Varsity Volleyball 1-2 Tumbling ana Mixed Tumbling 1-2 Twirler 3-4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Planned Progress Committee Chairman 2 Girls Glee Club 2-3-4 Prom Committee 3 Student Council Committees 3-4 JIM EISENBEIS JACQUELINE GEHRS Carnival Crowning 3 Girls Glee Club 3 Senior Carnival Committees 3-4 Gym Demonstration 1 Home Ec. Tea 1-4 Student Council Committees 3-4 Library Club 4 CAROL ANN GENDRON Science Club 1 Senior Play 4 Gym Demonstration 1-2-3 Christmas Tea 1-4 Faculty Banquet 4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Christmas Dance Committee 4 Pep Squad 1-2-3 G.A.A. 1-2 Student Council Welfare Committee 4 BONNIE SUE GLAZE G.A.A. 2-3 Honor Society 2-3-4 Student Council Committees 3-4 Faculty Banquet 2 Christmas Tea 1-2 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Candlelight Service 4 Career Day Hostess 2 Gym Demonstration 1-2-3 Style Show 4 BETTY JEAN GREBE Honor Society 3-4 Girls Glee Club 3-4 Math. Award 1 English Award 2 Gym Demonstration 2-3 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Christmas Program 4 Tiger and Spokesman Staff 4 Tiger Crowning 4 JOSEPH GUTOHREL GRACE HARMAN Girls Glee Club 2-3-4 Christmas Cantata 2-3-4 Candlelight Service 4 Gym Demonstration 2-3-4 Home Ec. Tea 1-2 Faculty Banquet 2 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Baccalaureate Service 2-3 Honor Society 3-4 Basketball Class Team 4 Senior Class EUGENE HAYES JUNE HILL Pep Squad 1-2-3-4, President 4 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, President 4 Varsity Basketball 3-4 Varsity Volleyball 3-4 Varsity Softball 3 Tumbling 2-3-4 Science Club 1 Senior Carnival and Float Committee 4 Speech Play 2 Planned Progress Contest 4 ROBERT HIPES Honor Society 2-3-4 Cape Contestant 1-2 Prom Committee 3 Student Council Club Committee 4 Christmas Dance Committee 4 ADA HOLDINGHAUSEN THOMAS JAMES Football 2 Track 3 Social and Recreational Committee 4 Spokesman and Tiger Staff 4 FAY JARVIS DE SOTO HIGH SCHOOL: Girls Glee Club 1 Pep Squad 1-2 Latin Club 2 FESTUS HIGH SCHOOL: Girls Glee Club 3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 Christmas Play 3 Basketball Crowning 3 Tiger Crowning 4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Gym Demonstration 3 JAMES JEWELL JOYCE JEWELL Volleyball 2-4 Basketball 2-4 Senior Play 4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Girls Glee Club 2 Christmas Play 3 Speech Play 4 WILLIAM KATZENBERGER Boys Glee Club 2-3-4 Prom Committee 3 Assembly Committee 4 D.O. Club 4 JEROME HERTZ MARY KETCHERSIDE Home Ec. Tea 2 Faculty Banquet 2 Baccalaureate Service 3 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Gym Demonstration 2-3 Christmas Program 3 JAMES KIRBY Band 2-3-4 Pep Band 2 “B Basketball 2 A Basketball 3-4 Cape Contestant 2-3-4 State Music Meet 2-3 Senior Carnival Committee 4 PATRICIA RAE LAIBEN Tiger Crowning 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Student Council Committees 1-2-3-4 Senior Play 4 Cheerleader 1 Baccalaureate Service 1-2-3 Style Show 3 Orchestra 1-2 PAUL EDWARD LaPLANT Honor Society 2-3-4 Football 1-2-3-4, Capt. 4 Boys Glee Club 3-4 Athletic Crowning 4 Tiger Crowning 4 Carnival Crowning 3 Prom Committee 3 Christmas Dance Committee 4 Junior Rotarian 4 MARGARET LUCAS Gym Demonstration 2-3 Christmas Tea 2 Faculty Banquet 2 Girls Glee Club 3-4 Christmas Program 4 Archery Team 3-4 STUART ALLEN McCREARY DORIS ELANE MANNS Girls Glee Club and Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Senior Play 4 Dance and Float Committees 3-4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Student Council Committees 3-4 Honor Society 2-3-4 Candlelight Service 4 World History Award 2 Tiger and Spokesman Staff 4 Tiger Crowning 4 NORMA JEAN MEYER Christmas Tea 1 Girls Glee Club 2 Pep Squad 1-2 G.A.A. 1-2 Chairman Driver's Training Committee 1 Welfare Committee 3-4 PAUL MEYER GWEN LEE MILLER Girls Glee Club 3 Christmas Program 3 Pep Squad 1-4 Club Committee 3 Assembly Committee 4 Spanish Club 2-3 Gym Demonstration 2-3 CAROLE MORAN Girls Glee Club 3 Christmas Tea 2 Christmas Program 3 Baccalaureate Service 3 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Gym Demonstration 2-3-4 Safety Committee 3-4 Faculty Banquet 2 JOHN MOESER HERSEL NOKES Baseball 2-3-4 Track 1-2-3-4 Basketball 3 Vice-President Junior Class 3 Prom Committee 3 Tiger Crowning 4 Carnival Crowning 1 Club Committee 4 Planned Progress Committee 4 Boys Glee Club 2-3-4 JOSEPH OGLETREE RICHARD PARR Carnival Committee 4 Jaycee Driving Award 3-4 Prom Committee 3 Senior Class EDWARD PATEK Baseball 2-3-4 Football 1-2 Tiger Crowning 4 Carnival Crowning 4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Who's Who 4 Basketball 1 Athletic Crowning 4 Gym Demonstration 2-3 DOROTHY PETEREIN G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Pep Squad 1-2 Basketball Class Team 2-3 Tumbling Team 2 B Volleyball Class Team 1-2-4 Volleyball Team 4 Carnival Float Committee 4 Christmas Tea 2-3 Harvest Dance Committee 2 Safety Committee 4 ROBERT PETRIE Honor Society 2-3-4 Junior Rotarian 4 Career Day Host 1 Senior Carnival Committee 4 VINCENT PAUL PUSATERI Who's Who 4 Boys Glee Club 2-3-4 Basketball 1-2 Prom Committee 3 Senior Play 4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Recreational Committee 4 Gym Demonstration 1-2-4 Cape Contestant 2-3-4 WILLIAM RICHARDSON JANET RICHARDSON Gym Demonstration 1-2-3 Girls Glee Club 3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 Baccalaureate Choir 3-4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Volleyball Team 4 Honor Society 2-3-4 Archery Team 2 Safety Committee 4 Prom Committee 2 ROBERT RIGDON Student Council President 4 Football 1-2-3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 Basketball 3 Boys Glee Club 3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Class President 2-3 Tiger Crowning 4 Honor Society 2-3-4 Who's Who 4 Junior Rotarian 4 SANDRA JEAN ROTH Pep Squad and G.A.A. 1-2-3 Girls Glee Club 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 3 Class Basketball Team 2-3 Senior Carnival Chairman 4 Pep Squad Treasurer 3 Student Council Committees 3-4 Planned Progress Program Secretary 4 Baccalaureate Service 2-3 Christmas Cantata 1-2-3-4 WILLIAM RUDISAILE ROBERT RUDISAILE Basketball 2 Football 2-4 Christmas Dance Committee 4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Harvest Dance Committee 2 JUDITH LYNN SELF Gym Demonstration 2-3 Christmas Tea 2 Faculty Banquet 2 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Honor Society 2-3-4 Girls Glee Club 3 Honor Society Secretary 4 Candleliaht Service 4 Senior Play 4 MARY ELIZABETH SHAPIRO Secretary of Science Club 1 Who's who 4 Tiger Queen 4 Tiger and Spokesman Staff 4 Cheerleader 2-3 Cape Contestant 2-3 Honor Society 2-4 Student Council Committees 3-4 Spanish Club Treasurer 3 Representative to M.I.P.A. Convention 4 MARY ELIZABETH SIEBERT Science Club 1 G.A.A. 1 Pep Squad 1-2 Library Club 4 Speech Play 3 Planned Progress Committee 4 Home Ec. Tea 2 D.O. Banquet 4 Christmas Cantata 3 KENNETH SIEBERT Senior Play 4 DEANNA SMITH Basketball Class Team 1 Volleyball Class Team 1 Band 1-2-3 Girls Glee Club 2-3 Cape Contestant 3 Columbia Contestant 3 Prom Committee 3 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Student Council 4 Honor Society 2-3-4 MARY ANN SMITH Girls Glee Club 3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 Gym Demonstration 2-3-4 “B Volleyball Team 2 Class Volleyball Team 2-3 Captain Class Volleyball 3 A Softball and Volleyball Teams 3 G.A.A. 2-3-4 Student Council Committees 3-4 Senior Carnival Committee 4 JEAN ANN STAUSS Student Council Planning Committee 2 Class Treasurer 2 Class Business Manager 3 Band and Cape Contestant 1-2-3-4 Civics Award 1 Biology Award 2 English III and American History Awards 3 Tiger Crowning 4 Honor Society 2-3-4 Spanish and Library Clubs 2-3-4 Junior Rotarian 4 LESLIE STEWART Band 2-3-4 Football 4 Pep Band 2-3-4 Boys Glee Club 2-4 Mixed Chorus 2-4 Cape Contestant 3 Assistant Band Director 4 Student Council 3-4 Boys' State Representative 3 Welfare Committee Chairman 3-4 YVONNE THOMAS Senior Play 4 Style Show 4 Girls Glee Club and Cantata 2-3-4 Christmas Dance Committee 4 Float Committee 4 G.A.A. and Pep Squad 2-3-4 Commencement Program 3 Senior Carnival Comm. 2-4 Minstrel Show 2 Baccalaureate Choir 2-3 ROLAND THURMAN JAMES LEE TULLER Basketball 1-2-3-4 Baseball Student Manager 3 Track 1 Prom Committee 3 Christmas Dance Committee 4 Tiger Crowning 4 Baseball 4 Carnival Committee 4 Harvest Dance Committee 2 THEODORE VINCENT VESSELL D.O. Club 3-4 ANNETTE JO WALL SEMINOLE. OKLAHOMA: Style Show 2 FESTUS HIGH SCHOOL: Carnival Queen 4 Tiger Crowning 4 Social and Recreational Committee 3-4 Junior Float Committee 3 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Senior Play 4 Senior Float Committee 4 Spanish Club 4 Christmas Dance Committee 4 ALMA JUNE WATERS Style Show 4 Gym Demonstration 1-2 Christmas Cantata 2 Christmas Tea 1 Pep Squad 2 Senior Carnival Committee 4 KENNETH WERNER Baseball 3-4 Woodworking Award 3 Honor Society 4 D.O. Club 4 ALICE WESTBROOK G.A.A. 1-2 Honor Society 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Faculty Banquet 2 Senior Carnival Committee 4 Gym Demonstration 1-2 Class Volleyball 1-2 Class Basketball 1-2 DORIS MARIE WIDEMAN ROBERT WIDEMAN NANCY MILDRED WILSON Who's Who 3-4 Tiger Crowning 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Varsity Teams 2-3-4 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Cheerleader 3-4 Senior Play 4 Captain of Planned Progress Committee 4 JAMES WOLLARD Band 1-2-3-4 Cape Contestant 2-3-4 Carnival Committee 4 Senior Class History Dear F.H.S.: In our lifetime we shall travel many roads. Perhaps the most important of these roads is the short, but vital road of high school. Two roads blended as the 1951 freshman class of Festus High School met. The travelers were from both public and parochial schools. New friendships and an entirely new life began. The first years journey could be likened to an explorer searching for new paths and seeking the right paths to accomplish his goal. The halls of Festus High could be looked upon as the first paths. Remember back in 1951 when the halls first echoed with the pattering of 111 pairs of tiny feet—the freshman class? They were brightfaced little toddlers who couldn’t hold on to a locker key or a book to save their lives. Fascinated stares and open mouths were characteristic when an upperclassman walked by. To act as guides on the expedition leadership was definitely needed, so by popular vote the class chose Lonnie Boyd, president; Monte Klein, vice-president; Harriet Walker, secretary; and Charles Lash-ley, treasurer. Mrs. Dreyer, Mrs. Manley and Mr. Clippard served as earthly “guardian angels” to these bewildered youngsters. Signs of life were appearing along the road of our first year’s journey. Initation brought us one of the first big problem we were to face in high school. After brushing off the dusty noses (from pushing pennies) and doctoring some cases of wounded pride we emerged full-fledged citizens of high school. The path to the football field became familiar to each of us as the games added new excitement to our high school days. When we began to look around us we saw some of our own freshman boys out on the field. There were two freshman twirlers leading the band, Hilda Cook and Donna Rhineberger. There were glamorous days, too, in this first thrilling trip. The Senior Carnival with its crowning as a climax and Lorraine Smith, freshman candidate for queen. Basketball season swept along the road with its fast moving pace holding everyone’s attention and the suspense mounted—who would be freshman attendant to the Basketball Sweetheart? Yvonne Abernathy was that lucky girl. The youngsters had passed many milestones along the road and were now a full-fledged class. As proof of this fact they gave the Valentine’s Dance very successfully. The second year and the second road has been likened to a rather seasoned traveler looking for a path in which to prove himself. Our sophomore year brought this belief into our lives. We were in a manner of speaking out of our diapers and into our rompers. One hundred and six of us returned to tred the well-known halls of Festus High. Just bursting with pride and anxious to show our ability as travelers we gathered together and elected Bob Rigdon, president; Hersel Nokes, vice-president; Donna Buehler, secretary and Jean Stauss, treasurer. The posters on the walls told us the Senior Carnival would soon be held and we were caught up in the aura of excitement when Mary Lou Hitt was chosen sophomore candidate for Carnival Queen. With the help of our sponsors, Mr. Parker, Mr. Walker, Mrs. Kingery and Mr. Clippard, we began to prove our ability. Instead of giving the usual Freshman-Sophomore Dance, which had been customary, we decided to give an all-school dance to introduce the freshmen to the student body. To the enjoyment of all we gave the Harvest Dance. We didn’t need sign posts to tell us that the football season had begun once more. Acting as guides to the football field were Rose Bourisaw and Mary Shapiro, who were cheerleaders. The glittering road to royalty beckoned to Yvonne Abernathy as she became an attendant to her majesty, the Football Queen. Two very important persons traveling the basketball road were Louis Wilson and Bob Henson as they became members of the Varsity Basketball team during their sophomore year. As the season ended the shiny basketball floor turned into a regal throne room and traveling down the path to this royalty was Mary Lou Hitt as she became a maid in the court of the 1953-54 Basketball Sweetheart. Bystanders on the road noticed increasing interest in a project being undertaken by the political-minded travelers along the road. The news spread and the billboards along the road verified it—Festus High was planning a Student Council. Four members of our class were on the Student Council Planning Committee. They were Jean Stauss, Donna Buehler, Hersel Nokes and Lonnie Boyd. Pausing at the not too often traveled intersection of leadership we watched Lonnie Boyd travel on to higher leadership as he served at the Sophomore Pilgrimage. On the third year and the third trip we could be compared with businessmen and women working their way along the road with a certain goal in mind. We were working for a purpose—our Prom. We needed an executive board to guide us on this journey so as our executives we chose Bob Rigdon, president; Jean Stauss, business manager; Colette Colbert, business manager; Charles Lashley, business manager; Donna Buehler, secretary; Allen McCreary, business manager; and Lonnie Boyd, treasurer. The Senior Carnival was big news along the road. Billboards and posters bespoke it in huge gleaming letters. A general air of gaiety surrounded F.H.S. Finally the Carnival parade was about to get underway. The band was in formation and there to lead the parade were Donna Rhineberger, drum majorette, with Rose Bourisaw and Yvonne Abernathy as twirlers. The procession started and there looking indeed like a princess was Jackie Gehrs riding as junior attendant to the Carnival Queen. The newly organized Student Council proved to be a guiding light for the student body of F.H.S. Junior members of the Student Council were Leslie Stewart, Lonnie Boyd, Jim Eisenbeis and Bill Klein. Excitement, pop com, marching bands, and a beaten path to the football field—these were all signs along the road of football season, which could not be denied. As we watched the first game we were proud to see Nancy Wilson, our junior cheerleader. Dusty football field passed from our minds as the Football Crowning drew nearer. Yvonne Abernathy was radiant when she drew near her majesty’s throne as junior attendant of the 1953-54 Football Queen. Passersby in the halls of Festus High learned by reading the Who’s Who listing on the bulletin board that four members from our class were listed on the coveted page. They were Donna Rhineberger, Nancy Wilson, Colette Colbert and Allen McCreary. Basketball season soon passed us by and at the climax of the season Faye Jarvis served as our gem in Festus High’s glittering crown of royalty in the Basketball Crowning. Our goal at the end of the road was accomplished. We gave our Prom. The “Gypsy Camp” was used as our theme. Herb Mahler’s orchestra provided the heavenly music for the clouds we danced on that magical night. We discovered anything worth attaining is worth working for. The third journey ended in the rush of getting out of school for the summer vacation and each of us knew that we had each “grown up” quite a bit more during this journey. In the fourth trip we might be compared to a group traveling a last wonderful trip to a very important destination, graduation. To map out a course to this goal we chose Donna Buehler, president; Bob Henson, vice-president; Charlotte Lassing, secretary; Betsy Lindenberger, reporter; Colette Colbert, historian; Bill Klein, treasurer; and Charles Lashley, business manager. This year we put up the signposts along the road for the carnival, because with the help of our sponsors, Mrs. Holligan and Mr. Litton, we were giving OUR carnival. Lovely Annette Wall reigned as queen over the Carnival. As old roads are deserted new roads are opened and this became the case as football season began. The road to our new football field became crowded with spectators to watch the team in action. Rose Bourisaw led the procession to the new field as drum majorette. The road bearing signs of our American heritage was traveled by Rose Bourisaw, Colette Colbert, Nancy Wilson, and Bill Klein as they won outstanding achievement awards in the “I Speak For Democracy” contest. On an intersection of this road other honored students could be seen as they attained honors in various fields. Charlotte Lassing was our Good Homemaker, when she won an award from the Betty Crocker Kitchen. Richard Parr drove to success in winning the Jaycee Driving Award. The Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award was won by Colette Colbert. “No More Homework” resounded in the halls of F.H.S. That was the senior class motto, for that was the name of their play. It was a rollicking comedy directed by Mrs. Pratt that was a huge success. Members of the cast were Judy Self, Charles Lashley, Donna Buehler, Allen McCreary, Colette Colbert, Paul LaPlant, Vincent Pusateri, Doris Manns, Rose Bourisaw, Nancy Wilson, Charlotte Lassing, Joyce Jewell, Earl Boyer, Betsy Lindenberger and Bill Klein. Girls walking in a precise manner prescribed for models were no common sight in Festus High’s halls prior to the Senior Style Show. The Tiger Crowning came as a fitting climax to the Style Show. From the pages of a giant yearbook the attendants, Pat Laiben and Bob Henson, Colette Colbert and Jim Tuller, Jean Stauss and Lonnie Boyd, Nancy Wilson and Bill Klein, Donna Buehler and Bob Rigdon, Annette Wall and Hersel Nokes, Yvonne Abernathy and Leslie Stewart, Faye Jarvis and Ed Patek, Charlotte Lassing and Paul LaPlant, stepped into the realm of the Tiger King and Queen. The crowd broke into thunderous applause as the truly regal King, Charles Lashley, and Queen, Mary Shapiro, entered as a climax to the yearbook’s story to be crowned by Grace Harman and Betty Grebe. The fourth trip drew to a close as the senior class walked the last path of their high school life to the speaker’s stand to receive their diplomas. New horizons lie ahead of them in the distance, but each of them will always recall the fond memories of time spent traveling through your halls and classrooms, of friends and wonderful teachers. These things cannot be erased from one’s memories. The senior class is now faced with two roads — one smooth with no turns which leads to failure and the other with many curves and obstacles leads to success. The foundation of solid beliefs, which your teachings has given us, will guide our courses to success. Your friends forever, The Senior Class of 1955 foAa rf i'p varaf ' SPtIjs X. spowSop rfrfi rfrcrf f atumc i SPOnSOP yzelnujr SPOPSOp frcrfcr ck SPo USop Tf?£ A SUREP 9 crcncc ste'y £ possess mop. rfrfacy XciAtyn fucos QOS e ss m r e tfZ rfhar cc fierce oust ness mA oeP Junior Class First row (left to right): Allen Abernathy, Earnest Akins, Madeline Alcorn, Donald Allen, Bernard Aubuchon, Ronald Basler, Bobbie Bayer. Second row: William Bollinger, Adele Boyer, Larry Boyer, Shirley Boyer, Elizabeth Brown, Mary Brown, Joan Brunkhorst. Third row: Donald Bums, Ronald Bums, Alberta Button, Charles Canfield, Victor Cantor, Charles Carron. Fourth row: Carole Chappue, Barbara Clifton, May Davis, Fay Davis, Phyllis Dillard, David Drury. Fifth row: Kenneth Evans, Phyllis Evans, Margaret Fast, Robert Foeller, Virginia Gebhardt, Patsy Govro. Sixth row: Richard Haney, Keith Hartman, Charles Hayes, Donald Hayes, Raymond Hendrix. Seventh row: Marilyn Hurley, Eugene Juncker, Mary Kat-zenberger, William Keevins, Barbara Kennedy, Melvin Kertz. Junior Class First row (left to right) : James Keyton, Fred Klable, James Lambert, Etta Rae Leon, Everette Litton, Joyce Loesch. Second row: James Lovelace, Norvell Lucas, Kenneth McCormack, Charles Martin, Jerry Martin, Carol Mayberry, David Miller. Third row: Patricia Olinger, Nancy Pope, Bernard Pratt, Larry Propst, Donald Raebel, Sandra Reece, Sharon Reecht. Fourth row: Donna Renfro, Wyman Richardson, Arlene Rigdon, Bradford Rigdon, Connie Scott, Loretta Shapiro. Linda Simms. Fifth row: Donald Smith, Gerry Son, Paul Speidel, Dan Terry, Ronald Tindall, Jerry Trask, Jerry Uding. Sixth row: Bonnie Ussery, Anita Vachalek, Wark Vinyard, Patricia Vollmar, Gary Wehner, James Welch, Earl Whitner. Seventh row: Tommie Whitner, Jo Ann Wilson, Billie Woodson. Junior Class History One hundred and five freshmen started the first mile of a trip down Highway H.S.D. (High School Days) in 1952. They were a typical freshman group, excited, awed, and just a little scared. Their sponsors were Mrs. Morris and Miss Holmes. Their class officers were: President, Arley Vest; vice-president. Bill Jackson; secretary, Florence Klein; and treasurer, Larry Boyer. They sponsored the St. Patrick’s Dance with music by the Hometeers. In 1953 four students joined the class at “Sophomore Junction” and then 109 of them continued down the second mile of their journey. Sponsors this year were Miss Holmes and Miss Branstetter. Class officers were: Bill Rigdon, president; Don Smith, vice-president; Joan Brunkhorst, treasurer; Dale Sant-schi, secretary; and Phyllis Perry, reporter. The auditorium was cleverly decorated with orange and black streamers for the Harvest Dance. The music was furnished by the Noveltones. 1954. September found 102 students trudging down the road once more as Juniors with the town of success visible on the horizon. Elected as class officers were: Bill Rigdon, president; Arley Vest, vice-president; Florence Klein, secretary; and Dale Santschi, treasurer. Class sponsors were Miss Holmes, Mrs. Hammon, Mr. McFerron, Mr. Parker and Mr. Clippard. Those chosen to represent the class for the Student Council were Donna Renfro, Don Smith, Paul Speidel and Arley Vest. Mary Kathryn Lucas and Florence Klein, along with the support of the entire class, worked hard and obtained their goal of making the Junior Store a thriving success. Connie Scott took the road right into the hearts of her class and of the student body to become the Athletic Sweetheart. JUNIOR - SENIOR PROM This year the Junior-Senior Prom was held in the new school in Hartshorn Acres. The theme was the Mardi Gras and was carried out very well by decoration. The ceiling was made up of balloons of different sizes and colors. The wall on the right of the room had two large clown faces representing the laughing clown and the sad clown, as did the two huge papier-mache masks. The tables were decorated with centerpieces of balloons, and a half-mask was placed at each table for a souvenir. At the end of the room, to the left of the entrance, was a 34-foot long green dragon. The banquet, prepared by the Junior Mothers, was served in the hall at 12:00 midnight on tables beautifully decorated with floral centerpieces and candles. Sophomore Class First row (left to right) : Deanna Abernathy, William Akins, James Allen, Norma Anderson, Dorothy Aubuchon, Margie Aubuchon, Ava Bahr, Judith Bahr. Second row: Doretta Bahr, David Bauman, Charles Beatte, David Benson, Joyce Boyd, Marilyn Boyer, Norma Boyer, Babe Buehler. Third row: Geraldine Burnside, Robert Butler, Roger Butler, John Byrd, Faherty Casey, Carl Clark, Shirley Coffelt, Rosemary Coleman. Fourth row: Terry Coleman, Kathleen Copeland, Carl Dorron, Erville Dow, Elise Drake, Carolyn Dreyer, Joe Drury, June Drury. Fifth row: Allen Edrington, Carolyn Eisenbeis, Robert Ellison, Hilda Ferguson, David Friend, Allan Garrett, Wayne Gendron, Jerry Govero. Sixth row: Linda Hargrove, Diane Hartman, Judith Hayes, Richard Hendrix, Raymonda Henry, Virgil Hill, Jackie Holloman, Patricia Holst. Seventh row: David Huber, Gary Hughes, Larry’ Jarvis, Judith Keevins, Jackie Kempster, Wilma Kent. Eighth row: James Ketcherside, William Keyton, Shelby Knoblock. Sophomore Class First row (left to right): LcRoy LaPlant, Roy Leftridge, Larry Lewis, Doris Lucas, LeRoy McClanahan, Marlene McClure, Stanley McCreary. Second row: Robert McKee, Ann Maclay, Mary Maher, Barbara Miller, Janaan Mitchell, Patricia Mitchell, Bonnie Morris, Richard Moore. Third row: Aline Meyers, Carol Nanney, Michael Ogle, Shirley Ogle, Melvin Oldham, Bonita Partney, Wayne Paul, Carol Peterein. Fourth row: Glennon Peterein, William Porter, Joan Raebel, Ruth Rhodes, Suzie Rhineberger, Edwin Riddle, Virginia Roberson, Barbara Rogers. Fifth row: Rosemary Roth, Ellen Roussin, Byrl Rudisaile, Dollie Shanz, Judith Schembre, Betty Siebert, Mary Siebert, James Singleton. Sixth row: Lynette Stites, Betty Stueve, Roger Uding, Marc Vaughn, Barbara Vessell, Jerry Vinyard, Julia Wall, Richard Walls. Seventh row: Lee Waltrip, Kenneth Wampler, James Way-mire, Wanda Westbrook, Charles Whiteside, Everett Wilson. Eighth row: Joyce Wilson, Carol Winkler, Helen Zaph. 11 v y Sophomore Class History One hundred and eighteen anxious students started out on the road to success as freshmen in September of 1953. With the help of their sponsors, Mrs. Manley and Mrs. Allen, they soon chose class officers. Elected were Roy Leftridge as president; Carol Nanny as vice-president; and Carol Winkler as secretary-treasurer. The St. Patrick’s Dance was an all school dance. The auditorium was beautifully decorated with green and white shamrocks in accordance with the occasion. 1954. The class had increased and 124 sophomores walked along this famous road, exploring, searching, and learning as they went. Their sponsors were Miss Gasper, Mrs. Hinkle, Mr. Campbell, and Mr. Godwin. Elected for class officers were Gene Brunkhorst as president; David Lash-ley as vice-president; Helen Voteau as secretary; and Mary Jane Werner as treasurer. Three members of their class represented them on the Student Council. They were: Carolyn Dreyer, Rosie Coleman and John Byrd. The class as a whole is very interested in sports. The girls basketball and volleyball teams of 1954-55 consisted mostly of sophomores, and Terry Coleman became the first male cheerleader our school has had for several years. Everyone enjoyed a good time at the Harvest Dance which was held on October 15. The auditorium was effectively decorated with falling autumn leaves of lime green, dark green, orange and brown. The ceiling had the same shades and was accented with a large harvest moon. The music was furnished by the “Noveltones.” Morris Sponsor PRESIDENT £LAS£ Officers and Sponsors Freshman Class First row (left to right): Mary Arnold, June Aubuchon, Betty Bins, Nancy Boan, Suzan Bolgar, Judy Bolle, Robert Bollinger, Patricia Bollinger. Second row: Jackie Bryant, Ronald Butler, Ray Caringer, Gary Carrow, Mary Carrow, Dorothy Cautrell, Nancy Clark, Lloyd Cox. Third row: Marvin Craig, Larry Datillo, Joan Decker, Donald DeClue, Jerry DeClue, Bill DeClue, Judy Derickson, Paul Difani. Fourth row: Kenneth Doza, Leona Dyle, Carla Eisenbeis, Darrell Elliot, Frank Elliott, Carwin Faulkner, Paul Ferguson. Fifth row: Phyllis Frazier, Michael Grebe, Donnell Hayes, Dorothea Hemker, Sue Henson, Fonda Herman, William Hewitt, Leonard Higgins. Sixth row: Shirley Higgins, Janice Hill, Gary Holt, Donna Horridge, David House, Joan Hubbard, Jocelyn Hughes, Faith Jarvis. Seventh row: Norma Jercinavic, Janet Jonson, Brenda Kennedy, Mary Kennedy, Betty Kent, Audrey Klein, Patricia Kreitler, Ollie Kronk. Eighth row: Paul LeClerc, John Lilly, James Lindenberger, Janice Loesch, Perry McCormack, Patricia Mclver, Seth McKee. Freshman Class First row (left to right) : William McKee, Charles Mahue, Leon Martin, Gary Matthes, Trudy Matthes, Barbara Meyer, Donnell Meyer, Joe Miller. Second row: Norman Miller, Charles Mitchell, Thomas Nausley, Jeffery Ogle, Virginia Ogle, Robert O’Shea, Jerry Pannier, Shirley Partney. Third row: Stanley Pederson, Dellavan Pinkley, Ruth Pink-ley, Ella May Pinnell, Ella May Pope, Ruth Porchey, Katheryn Pratt, Norma Pusateri. Fourth row: Ed Ray, Elizabeth Reece, Glen Reece, Frances Rhea, Norma Rhea, Jerry Rhineberger, Donald Rudisaile, Helen Rudisaile. Fifth row: Mary Schweigert, Loretta Self, Donald Sherman, Carol Shoults, Clarence Siebert, Richard Siebert, Mary Statler, Mary Steif. Sixth row: Sondra Tesreau, Roger Thomas, Agnes Vessell, Barbara Vogt, Gilbert Wall, Patricia Walton, Lorraine Water, Robert Welch. Seventh row: Otis White, Patricia White, Sharyn White, Terry White, William Whitner, John Wideman, Bill Williams, Carol Williams. Eighth row: John Williams, Bessie Woodson, Walter Worth, Francis Wynn, Karen Yesberg, William Yesberg, James Yost. Freshman Class History In September, 1954, a long awaited day arrived for the Freshmen. One hundred and thirty-three entered the doors of 711 West Main and started down the well-traveled road to success and happiness. Under the capable leadership of their sponsors, who were Mrs. Morris, Mr. Elkins, Mr. Moore and Mrs. Taylor, they elected class officers and Student Council members. For their class officers they chose Ted Politte as president; Kenneth Au-Buchon as vice-president; and Peggy Tynes as secretary and treasurer. Judy Bolle, Patty Walton, Sharon White, and Dick Siebert represented them on the Student Council. The first milepost along the way was initiation day. The girls looked charming in short skirts and grass-sack blouses accented with ten tiny “pigtails” tied with green ribbons. The boys looked equally handsome in their grass-sack shirts, dungarees cut off above the knees and hairnets sprinkled with graceful little marshmallows. Janice Loesch helpfully told the student body “How to Act on a Date.” Brenda Spain very obligingly pushed a saucer full of water across the stage with her nose. Sonny Mitchell felt romantic and proposed marriage to Ella Mae Pope. The next milepost was the Community Chest Drive. The Freshmen were the proud winners of the Indian trophies. They also collected the most canned goods for the Christmas Canned Goods Drive for needy people. The Carnival Queen Contest was the third milepost. The candidate from their class was lovely Mary Carrow, who was also a twirler. Last, but certainly not least, was the St. Patrick Dance which was held on March 11. It was a huge sucess. While leprechauns and elves adorned the walls of the auditorium to carry out the theme of “The Little People,” everyone enjoyed dancing to the music of Jackson Hall and his orchestra. It was a wonderful dance that no one should have missed! Carnival Crowning There are now three royal roads leading to glory; the first of these leads to the Carnival Crowning. This year a candidate was chosen from each class and each hoped to arrive at the Royal Castle first, and thereupon reign as Carnival Queen. Voting was close, but at the final counting which closed the Senior Carnival, Miss Annette Wall, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Lanny Harris, reached the Royal Castle and was crowned Carnival Queen of 1954-1955. She chose as her escort Ed Patek. Bob Rigdon, Student Council president, presented her with a lovely gold locket. The other travelers were Miss Gerry Son, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Son, who chose as her escort Dan Terry; Miss Jannan Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Mitchell, who chose as her escort John Byrd; and Miss Mary Carrow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Carrow, escorted by Jerry Rhineberger. This crowning was unique, in that the different members who took part came out from backstage and were presented to their audience on a brilliant-studded star. Nancy Wilson narrated and Elizabeth Brown, accompanied by Virginia Roberson, rendered a beautiful solo. Athletic Crowning For the first time thus year, the paths of football, basketball, track and baseball were combined to form one grand highway leading to the royal throne of the much coveted Athletic Crowning. Connie Scott, daughter of Mrs. F. S. Ladd and Mr. E. J. Scott, was crowned Athletic Queen of 1955 at the Christmas Dance. Her escort, Paul Speidel, plays football and is on the track team. The crowning was highlighted by a Grand March by all athletes and their dates, and grand it was. The players of the four different sports of Festus High presented their maids with an unusual gold and black chrysanthemum corsage. The attendants followed the Grand March up the “royal road” to the throne. They were: Miss Babe Buehler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Buehler, escorted by Paul LaPlant; Gerry Son, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Son, escorted by Donald Smith; Helen Voteau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Voteau, escorted by Ed Patek; Donna Renfro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Renfro, whose escort was Bill Rigdon; and Mary Katherine Lucas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas, escorted by Bob Henson. The new petite Queen followed, and was crowned by Paul, who also presented her with a gold locket and an emblem of each sport represented. Nancy Wilson was mistress of ceremonies and Donna Buehler, talented pianist, accompanied with “Winter Wonderland. This was, indeed, one crowning never to be forgotten. Tiger Crowning Now we come to the longest road, which only seniors are allowed to travel. At the end of this road we find King Charles, Queen Mary, and their court, the royalty of the Tiger Crowning. If you had journeyed on this road on February 17, you would have seen the stage set with a huge arch of black with sparkling gold stripes. In the center of the arch stood an enormous black book with gold pages and the lettering “The Tiger of 1955.” Then nine boys and nine girls chosen by the entire student body to travel this much-coveted road to the court of the Tiger Crowning entered. The first traveler, Miss Donna Buehler, was escorted by Bob Rigdon. She looked very sweet in gay colored yellow tulle and taffeta ankle-length dress. Then Miss Nancy Wilson, escorted by Bill Klein, charmed her audience in a pink tulle and taffeta formal. Miss Yvonne Abernathy was lovely, as escorted by Leslie Stewart. She made her appearance in a pink taffeta formal opening in front to reveal many layers of ruffled net. Miss Charlotte Lassing, whose escort was Paul LaPlant, wore an orchid-colored dress trimmed in purple tulle and tiny flowers sprinkled on the bodice. Miss Annette Wall, escorted by Hersel Nokes, was charming in a shrimp-colored dress bordered with white taffeta. The shrimp-colored tulle created an apron-like effect. Miss Jean Stauss, escorted by Lonnie Boyd, looked quite lovely in a nile-green dress. Miss Colette Colbert, escorted by Jim Tuller, was beautiful in her dress of a shade of orchid. The dress was further set off by numerous ruffles. Miss Pat Laiben journeyed up the “royal road” with Bob Henson. Pat wore pale blue taffeta and tulle. Miss Faye Jarvis was escorted by Ed Patek. Faye, dressed in the palest of green, was quite lovely. Charles Lashley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lashley, and Miss Mary Shapiro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shapiro, two of the most deserving seniors, were then crowned by Miss Betty Grebe and Miss Grace Harman, who then presented the pair with a gold locket and silver cuff link, respectively. Petite Doris Manns graciously presented the attendants with bouquets furnished by Fults Florists. Miss Betsy Lindenberger, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John B. Lindenberger, was mistress of ceremonies for the crowning. She used the different parts of the year book and compared them with the participants in the crowning. The seniors will never forget this road, the hard path upon which they embarked as freshmen. During their four years in high school they chose either the narrow highway which leads to success or wandered along the path of indifference. RAIN DROP Silent little rain drop, Swing and sway. Moving swiftly, coldly, Gone astray. Misty little rain drop, From the sky. Darting, sparkling rain drop, Passing by. Tiny little rain drop, On its way. Splash! Little rain drop, All gone away. —John Moeser A TRIP TO THE WOODS By Eugene Juncker My favorite early morning walk is through the woods to a mine vent in a hollow between two tall hills. My dogs and I are alone at this time and the woods are so still that common sounds are magnified to send shivers up and down my back. The vent is covered by iron bars to prevent anyone climbing in. On a hot summer day cold, musty air comes from the vent, but in winter the air is warmer than the outside air. A small stream trickles over the stony bed of the hollow and splashes off a ledge like a miniature waterfall. Ferns and wild flowers grow along its banks in the dead leaves that have been accumulating for years. This place is one of the most inspiring sights near home—calm, scenic, and very cool on a hot summer day. THE FACE OF THE EARTH By Donald Smith When we look at a map of the world today we see many patches of different colors, showing the land and a much larger quantity of blue for the water. We see the great continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, and Australia, together with thousands of islands. It looks a little haphazard, but every coastline was carved by the unfailing operation of eternal law, and every ocean floor is the certain result of the working out of great natural processes. Under other conditions, there might have been a world all water or all land. All the mountains and continents of the world today might have been buried in the deep oceans. There might have been one continent. There might have been millions of islands. But under the material conditions which molded its surface, the earth was to become as we see it today. Y W LSon Dane rr' OB G GOo V rfevsf Pop ar ties t Bhys tf nt eit A H oraond OiAKY SHAPiKo Friend eft Gtr os , Beet At ( ro tynof nea test- • ( Beit Ore sse d retzpy coic rtAH Best Dancer Most Fon toeing WHO'S WHO J Onr A ofosF S f u ar B LL KL£ ri Mea s? Soy chahccs la sneer Bo%.t Pertona ' fy Moe'f httc y 6 Succeed £. o pa rffAf Our lades' men rfost and.feme. Yv.onne A Be at a thy Best Figure F’utk Ad Arts esf A+H mfe bill Jacks on Besf Dresse ft Je t$ y L noenee « s K rfott L kefy Sr Succeed v nct n eVfA r t v tent n ie. 'ondent The Perfect Football Player As everybody knows, our school is loaded down with perfect football players. I am going to describe one for you and see if you agree. This player just can’t seem to wait for football season to start. Then when it has started it takes him until school starts to finally come out. The first week after school starts the coach gives us a list of training rules. They go as follows: 1. No smoking. Now this player knows smoking doesn’t hurt him; besides, he doesn’t do much running anyway. 2. No late dates on school nights. Now that is my business what time I get home after a date. How is the coach going to find out if someone doesn’t tell him? But the coach knows, he knows even before you go out (voice of experience). 3. Lay off sweets and don’t drink too many cokes. Gee, if every football player don’t drink cokes and eat candy, how will Bob Clark make a living? I sure wouldn’t want him to die because of me. 4. Don’t miss practice. Golly, coach, I can’t come to practice tonight, I have to go down town for mother. Now this is really unusual because they live in the heart of town, over Dreyer’s Paint Store, and coach knows it. The big day comes, the first game of the season. Where is our perfect football player? Of course, playing end and sometimes guard. That is—end of the bench and guarding the water bucket. . Football - 1954 The first milepost of the road that the Tigers traveled in 1954 was the dedication of our new ultramodern football field in Hartshorn Acres. Other mileposts were passed as the team completed a successful season, winning four, losing three, and tying one of their eight games. Following is the season’s record: Festus 0 Fredericktown ... 28 Festus 13 Crystal City 0 Festus 0 Herculaneum 19 Festus 0 Perryville 0 Festus 26 Flat River 0 Festus 40 Ste. Genevieve ... 29 Festus 14 De Soto 26 Festus 31 F armington 0 Varsity Basketball First row (left to right) : Arley Vest, Richard Haney, Donald Bums, Bill Rigdon, Donald Smith, Larry Propst, and Joe Hayes. Second row (left to right) : Kenny Wampler, Eddie Riddle, Dale Santschi, Jim Kirby, Jim Keyton, David Miller, Bob Henson, Larry Boyer, Jim Tuller, Willard Waymire and Coach Parker. “B” Basketball First row (left to right): Bill DeClue, Mickey Ogle, Roy Leftridge, David Lashley, Faherty Casey, Roger Butler, Jerry Vinyard and Sonny Mitchell. Second row (left to right): Coach Godwin, Francis Wynn, Ronald Butler, Richard Hendricks, Kenneth Aubuchon, Gary Carrow, John Byrd, Virgil Hill, Leonard Higgins, Dick Siebert and Coach Tynes. Third row (left to right): Ted Politte, Donald DeClue, David Huber, Jerry Rhineberger, Robert O’Shea, Bob Wilson, Richard Walls, Donald Rudisaile and Leon Martin. Basketball - 1954-55 The road traveled by our basketball team this year was filled with many obstacles. However, the experience gained by surmounting them will prove invaluable in the coming year. The Tigers lose Keyton, Kirby, Henson and Tuller this year. Next year’s hopes and responsibilities rest in the hands of the remaining members of the team. Following is the season’s record: Festus 19 Hillsboro 54 Festus 35 Affton 52 Festus 30 Elvins 43 Festus 40 Potosi 53 Festus 50 De Soto 60 Festus 37 Bonne Terre 93 Festus... 41 Frankclay 35 Festus 50 Crvstal City 58 F esti is 40 Herculaneum 49 Festus 52 Perrwille 15 Festus. 37 Hillsboro 60 Festus 39 Elvins 33 Festus 30 Bismarck 45 Festus 41 Douglass 62 Festus 34 Crvstal City 60 Festus 61 Herculaneum 42 Festus ..— Farmington 67 ScJc Sc.i cAi ssm :V: j Sony Slc trfJ CcacAec, dfcdwin - l ncc • barker ZbruzM Sail A Pavia! M Jcr any aSycr Sic Jura! SJatiy vie Staves Baseball Team First row (left to right) : Larry Propst, Bob Rigdon, Donald Burns, Hersel Nokes, Jerry Uding, Coach Parker. Second row (left to right): Ronald Tindall, Ed Patek, Dale Santschi, Dave Miller, Kenny Werner, Larry Boyer, Bill Rigdon, Jim Tuller. Track - 1954 First row (left to right): Bill Rigdon, Hersel Nokes, Bill Keevins, Donald Rabel. Second row (left to right) : Ronald Tindall, Donald Smith, Coach Godwin, Paul Speidel, Donald Bums. Last year’s track team took fifth place in the County Meet and sixth place in the Mineral Area Meet. Baseball - 1954 A relatively new sport in the Festus High School athletic program is baseball. In the 1954 season, our second, we won nine and lost six of our fifteen games. High hopes for the 1955 season should be justified, for the team has both enthusiasm and experience. Following is the 1954 season’s record: Festus 9 Elvins 6 Festus 15 Bismarck 6 Festus 2 Webster Groves ..... 24 Festus 10 Frankclay .... 7 Festus 14 Bonne Terre 6 Festus 3 Esther 0 Festus 10 Ste. Genevieve ... 6 Festus 22 Desloge 0 Festus - 7 Webster Groves ..... 24 Festus 2 John Burroughs 9 Festus 9 Potosi 7 Festus 6 St. Charles 5 Festus 0 Esther 2 Festus 5 Elvins 6 Festus 2 Bismarck 13 fanny tJemer XerSi fates any fafoytr Varid fail er Vtnjld faurns fayer Z d'af J U GIRLS ARCHERY First row (left to right): Florence Klein, Susie Fast, JoAnn Wilson, Bonnie Partney, Margaret Lucas and Mary Lucas. GIRLS BASEBALL First row (left to right): Joyce Loesch, Pat Olinger, Madaline Alcom, June Hill and Jeanne Chappue. Second row: Ruth Adams, Florence Klein and JoAnn Wilson. GIRLS BASKETBALL First row (left to right): Rosie Coleman, Ruth Rhodes, Lynette Stites, Pat Olinger, Mary Maher and June Hill. Second row: Mary Jane Werner, Carol Nanny, Ruth Adams, Ruth Carron and Madaline Alcorn. TUMBLING First row (left to right) : Janaan Mitchell, Carol Nanny, Babe Buehler, Ruth Rhodes, Lynette Stites, Carol Mayberry and Ann Maclay. Second row: Connie Scott, Mary Lucas, Diane Hartman, Ruth Adams, Madaline Alcom, Jeanne Chappue, June Hill, Rae Leon, Bonnie Partney and Donna Buehler. G.A.A. OFFICERS First row (left to right): June Hill, Ruth Adams, Judy Schembre. Second row: Mary Lucas, Charlotte Lassing and Rosie Coleman. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL First row (left to right): Evon Beck, June Hill, Madaline Alcorn, Connie Scott and Nancy Wilson. Second row: Florence Klein, Rae Leon, Ruth Adams, Ruth Carron, Janet Richardson and Mary Lucas. }. . f OZy Squad Off tears OZaskateaU Orahery The Two Rivers Slowly the hour-hand of the clock moves round; So slowly that no human eye hath power To see it move! Slowly in shine or shower The painted ship above it homeward bound, Sails but seems motionless as if aground; Yet both arrive at last; and in his tower The slumberous watchman wakes and strikes the hour, A mellow, measured, melancholy sound. Midnight, the outpost of advancing day! The frontier town and citadel of night! 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AUBUCHON DISTRIBUTOR OF || PHILLIPS ”66 GASOLINE PHILLIPS ”66 MOTOR OILS | PHILLIPS ”66 GREASES 1 PHILLIPS ”66 FUEL OIL PHILLIPS ”66 AUTO BATTERIES PHILLIPS ”66 AUTO ACCESSORIES 1 LEE AUTO AND TRUCK TIRES 1 8 | Phone YE. 7-4026 Crystal City, Mo. COMPLIMENTS OF STOLZER'S MARKET PHONE YE. 7-3110 818 North Fifth Street Festus, Missouri Compliments of VANITY FOOTWEAR SHOES FOR THE FAMILY WEATHERBIRD—For the Children VELVET STEP—For the Ladies CITY CLUB—For the Men X-Ray Shoe Fitting Headquarters Phone YE. 7-2100 212 Main Street Festus. Mo. H CONGRATULATIONS DUFFNER'S Delicious Ice Cream DE SOTO, MISSOURI DECKER'S FLORIST Flowers For All Occasions k WE WIRE FLOWERS ANYWHERE WE DELIVER Phone YE. 7-5445 K 600 Horine Road Festus, Mo. a 2 g a a Compliments of 8 Porter Real Estate and Insurance Company F.H.A. and G.I. LOANS Phone YE. 7-3016 COMPLIMENTS OF The Lloyd Scruggs Company Festus, Mo. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa:- 8 ■:88888888888888888888888888888888888 8 8 8 8 STOP AT THE.. 1 8 8 8 8 Stoplight 8 888888888$ | 1 •1 4 Highway 61 and Bailey Road Crystal City, Mo. EAT AT THE STOPLIGHT | 8 I p LORRAINE'S 8 8 TO THE GRADUATES OF | 1955 | PLYMOUTH SHOP FESTUS HIGH SCHOOL 8 8 522 Bailey Road 8 8 AIR CONDITIONED Congratulations and £ 8 Best Wishes $ 2 j 8 From 8 8 1 MILLER THEATRES | THE FIRST IN 8 8 FASHIONS Miller Crystal Hiway j| Festus, Mo. Crystal City, Mo. | 8 1 8 88888888888888888888888888888888888$ 8 $88888888888888888888888888888888888: 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888X8888888888888888888888: 8 I Compliments of MISSOURI NATURAL GAS COMPANY COMPUMENTS OF WHITE GRILL COMPUMENTS OF SEARS, ROEBUCK Catalog Sales Office Phone YE. 7-3641 - - Festus, Mo. Phone 600 ----- Dc Soto, Mo. -------« THE FRIENDLIEST STORE IN TOWN Compliments of QUEM'S GIFTS OF ALL KINDS Drug Sundries Stationery Cards and Gift Wrapping Fine Kitchen-Fresh CANDIES For Every Occasion Borden’s Delicious Ice Cream Festus, Missouri 218 Main St. Festus Phone YE. 7-8849 YE. 7-8775 88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888X888888888888 Festus Hardware Co. a a • YOUNGSTOWN KITCHENS 8 a • WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES • R. C. A. TELEVISION • GIBSON REFRIGERATORS • PITTSBURGH PAINTS 8 1 a Phone YE. 7-2946 Festus, Missouri a B a a Compliments of Compliments of 1 Lovelace Furniture and Joe's Cigar and Linoleum Mart a 8 a a Tobacco Store 1 a a a Phone YE. 7-8731 fj 5-7 Main Street Phone YE. 7-5011 | Festus, Missouri a a 1 Main St. Festus, Mo. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaai KSKSKiWJKSJiKKKKKKKJa’mKKSKKKKKKimKKS KKS KWvKKKKKSSSSKKKKSSKKSKKSSK HHH :•: 1 8 HIGGINS Drug Store PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS WALGREEN AGENCY Crystal City, Mo. YE. 7-6001 COMPLIMENTS OF TRI CITY INDEPENDENT 1 o o o Printers of the 1955 Tiger Annual o o ❖ YE. 7-2736 Festus Engel Radio and Television Service |:j Phone YE. 7-2812 304 Bailey Road Parts C.B.S. Tubes TV Antennaes Appliances CAPEHART RAYTHEON ARVIN Radio — Television Sets Tape Recorders — Record Players Combinations Compliments of BARKER'S DRUG STORE 4- CRYSTAL CITY, MO. :: 8 :: :: At «t At At At At At At At At At At At At At A.t At At A.t At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At At. ♦ A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A tV t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A ♦ t A t A t A t A t A t A • t A t A t A ♦ t A t A t t A t A t A t A t A A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A t A A t A t A t A t A . tt 8 1 1 SCHOOL DAYS ARE HAPPY DAYS! | REMEMBER THEM WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND THIS PHOTO-ANNUAL | Spieth Studio Centralia, Illinois ■ S p COMPLIMENTS OF The Jefferson County Salamon Brothers PRESS-TIMES Grocery ALL THE NEWS EVERY WEEK 1 THE TRI-CITIES' | YE. 7-8845 103 Maple St. LEADING NEWSPAPER Crystal City, Mo. Phone YE. 7-2811 Free Delivery Twice Daily 10:30 A.M. 2:30 P.M. 1 Crystal City, Mo. s :: :: :: ♦. .♦ ,• ♦ «• .♦ «,♦ .♦ .« .♦ .♦ .♦ ,• .♦ .« • .♦ . .• v M ,♦ «.• • 55 j.j {aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa «! ! STAN KLEIN REALTY CO. Lea Furniture 1 Re ESR 55 Company a Jefferson County’s Finest a „ « 123 Main Street Festus, Mo. II Phone YE. 7-5728 55 ■ 55 EXCLUSIVE a a ■ FRIGIDAIRE a Real Estate Insurance 1 55 DEALER a a Property Management 32 Main St. Festus, Mo. S ••I and Loans a a a a a a a Phone YE. 7-3200 | a a a V. a a a a a Compliments of a Overberg Paint and Crystal Village Wallpaper Store 1 Drugs Color Creations By . . . | I Phelan % SAMUEL LINDER a a a Registered Pharmacist Birge Nancy Warren % Wallpaper 8 Your Health Headquarters Floor Wall Tile f a a Kentile « k PRESCRIPTION SPECIALIST a a a a BRING US YOUR a | YE. 7-2505 Crystal City DECORATING PROBLEMS 1 a a a saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas a a saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa: COMPLIMENTS OF Pittsburgh Piute Glass Company CRYSTAL CITY, MISSOURI Compliments of CRYSTAL CITY STATE BANK Crystal City, Missouri Compliments of « NINTH STREET MARKET j NINTH AND DELMAR Festus, Mo. YE. 7-4006 ! «♦ Our Motto: | Thrift Plus Satisfaction p 8 •'I WE DELIVER TWICE DAILY « s «« « « • « «« M « « ♦. ♦ 4 « «« «♦ • • ♦.« ♦.« ♦ «• « «♦ • . .♦ . ♦ .♦ ♦. ♦♦ ♦, ♦ . ,« .♦ , ,♦ ♦, ♦ ,« , ♦. ♦ «• « ♦ .♦ ♦ « ,♦ ,♦ ,♦ ♦ ♦, , .♦ • •««• ••• •, «V V ♦ O • • « ♦ • ♦ «V « •« • « •• • ♦ ♦♦ V • • • ♦ « •« ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ • « «♦ • « • • • ♦ ♦ ♦ «♦ ♦ ♦ «♦ ♦ ♦ ♦« • • « • « 3 Compliments of E D STYLE SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF « KXXxxxxxxxxxxKXHXXxtcxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxKXXXxx xxxxxxxx x x x X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 ‘As Modern as Tomorrow’ AIR CONDITIONED 110 Main Street Festus, Mo. Kerm Chappue Jewelry COMPLIMENTS OF Farrar Distributing Company Distributor of Tom's Toasted Peanuts Tom's Peanut Butter Sandwiches Tom's Candies 522 Wesley Drive Phone 787-1 Farmington, Mo. COMPLIMENTS OF MACLAY CONCRETE, Inc. ynCLRl r5 513 Bailey Rd. Crystal City | YE. 7-5017 ■ :: Authorized BULOVA Dealer xxxxxxxx ►V ♦ ’♦ ♦’ ' ♦ ♦’( , , ,• , ,♦ « ♦,« ,♦ ,♦ , ♦ ♦, ,• . HAYDITE BLOCKS % METAL WINDOWS | READY-MIXED CONCRETE • « Festus-Crystal City, Missouri s x X :xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:S Quality Dairy FOUNTAIN SERVICE QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR QUALITY FOLKS 120 South Mill Street Phone YE. 7-4261 Compliments of ROY J. ROTH ROBERT J. GRAHAM J. E. BRASE Agents For State Farm Insurance K YE. 7-4648 «. « .♦ .♦ ,« .« .♦ ♦, , , FESTUS, MO. GIFT CHEST JEWELERS “Your Friendly Jeweler” Headquarters for the High School Graduate E-Z Credit Terms Authorized Dealer in Butova, Elgin, Winton, Longine and Wittnauer Watches 209 Main Street Phone YE. 7-5007 :: Festus, Missouri Km K :: :: :: :: :: :: :: 1 1 2 2 « 216 COMPUMENTS OF F. W. HARTER CO. PLUMBING AND HEATING Festus - Crystal City Compliments of CENTRAL REXALL DRUGS ‘Our First Concern Is Your Health” Phone YE. 7-3400 Festus, Missouri 123 Main St. « •V Compliments of 'S PLACE WE CATER TO Coffee and Good Hamburgers AND A COMPLETE LINE OF ICE CREAM Open 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. N. Fifth St. YE. 7-4233 Festus, Mo. COMPUMENTS OF ARNOLD CHEVROLET CO. YE. 7-4626 223 Main St. FESTUS. MO. 24-Hour Wrecker Service DAY PHONE—YE. 7-4626 NIGHT PHONE—YE. 7-2920; YE. 7-6230 ««««:• COMPLIMENTS OF Fred Isenman Motors, Inc. SALES FORD SERVICE YOU CAN PAY MORE BUT YOU CAN’T BUY BETTER! FESTUS, MISSOURI CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS! FESTUS MILLING CO. Festus, Missouri Compliments of Crystal City Mattress and Upholstering Co. 722 Mississippi Ave. Crystal City, Mo. YE. 7-2546 Compliments of Co-Ed Garment Co. FESTUS, MISSOURI Phone YE. 7-4676 8 I. W. Dugan E. R. Dugan E. J. Dugan DUGAN MOTOR CO. Dodge and Plymouth Passenger Cars Dodge Trucks Automobile Dealer—1910-1955 « PHONE YE. 7-3613 CRYSTAL CITY Branch Shop and Service HERCULANEUM, MO. GR. 9-5323 COMPLIMENTS OF MARINO'S Groceries, Meats and Vegetables Gifts and General Merchandise Highway 61-67 Phone YE. 7-2711 CRYSTAL CITY. MO. 88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888! KKKSrniMWSMXKgSKKKmiWKKKSKXKSMSKKKKKKKSKKISKKMKKKKKKXSSSKKKSitKKKKKaKB 1 COMPLIMENTS OF NICK'S CLEANERS Compliments of DeClue Home Furnishing COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS YE. 7-2244 Festus, Mo. Have nationally advertised Culligan Soft Water Service. There’s no equipment to buy . .. no maintenance work. Now only $2.50 per monili for the overage family. 503 N. Mill YE. 7-4911 FULTS FLORIST FLOWERS Gifts Cards BAILEY ROAD—CRYSTAL VILLAGE CRYSTAL CITY, MO. PHONE YE. 7-4696 212 MAIN ST. DE SOTO, MO. PHONE De Soto 375 .♦ V . ♦. .• . .♦ ,♦ ♦, BURKART'S MARKET FESTUS, MISSOURI CLOVER FARM stores Quality Groceries Vegetables Your Friendly Clover Farm Dealer” A COMPLETE LINE OF FINE FOODS WE DELIVER DAILY 307 Henry Street Phone YE. 7-5600 Compliments of Vaughn Insurance O KAY GROCER CO. Agency X In Business 45 Years Distributor of FAULTLESS FOODS All Kinds of Insurance and Bonds —☆ — NOTARY PUBLIC Remember . . . FAULTLESS FOOD Labels are redeemable at your independent grocer for Eagle Stamps. PHONES: Business Residence YE. 7-3026 YE. 7-3030 Festus, Mo. ,♦ M .♦ , ,♦ . . .♦ .♦ «. 4 4 4 44444 444 4«4 4« • 4 4 ♦ 4 ♦ • 4 • ' •' '♦ ♦ • ♦'«• 4«4 ♦’ ’ 4 4 4 ♦ 4‘ « 4 4• M J J4-J• 44 4 44 44 44 44 4 4 4 4 44 44 444 4 4 4 4« 4 41 44 4 4 4 4 JJ h k 8 k t 8 « « a ua 8 8 Compliments of MUELLER'S G. A. MARKET CRYSTAL CITY, MO. COMPLIMENTS OF SUPERIOR COAL COMPANY GILBERT C. DRAKE, Owner Crystal City, Mo. BECK SALES COMPANY MAYTAG and HOTPOINT APPLIANCES HARDWARE 24 Main Street Phone YE. 7-2601 FESTUS, MO. Lucas Standard Service JIM LUCAS, Prop. Standard Oil Products Tires - Tubes - Batteries LET US SERVICE YOUR CAR WHILE YOU SHOP 312 Main Street Phone YE. 7-8738 Festus, Missouri • ♦, ♦, 4 4 «,♦ ,• , M« ♦ 4.4 4,4 4.4 «, 4,4 • ♦ «,«4,4 4 «4.4 M4,4 4,4MM4,44,44,44,44,44.44,4 4,44,44,44.44.44.4 4 4.44.44.4 4.4 4.4 4.44.44.44.44.44.44.44.44.4 4.44.4 4.4 4.44.44.44.44.44. 44 444444 44 444 4 44 4 4 44444 44 444 4 44444 44 4 44444 4 44444 4 4 4 44 44 4?4 4 44 4 44 44444444 4 44444444 44444 4444444 44444 4444444 444 44 444444 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT . . . Flamingo Drive-In HIGHWAY 61 HOME-COOKED FOODS FROZEN CUSTARD CURB SERVICE COMPLIMENTS OF W. E. OSTERWALD JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST Phone YE. 7-2605 226 Main St. ttm Compliments of A. J. KIRBY Festus, Missouri ♦, • ♦. ♦. ♦. ♦. 4. 4,44,4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4,4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4,4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4,4 4.4 4,4 4,4 4,44,44.4 4.4 4,4 4,4 4,4 4,4 4.4 4.4 4,4 4,4 4,4 4,4 4.4 4.4 4,4 4,4 4.4 4,4 4,4 4.4 4.4 4,4 4,44,4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4V. ►4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 44 4 4 44 44 44 44 44 4 4 4 4 44 44 4 4 44 4 4 4 444 44 4 4 4v 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4444444 4 444 4 4 44 444444444444 4 4444 44 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 44 44 44 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 « :•: :•: 8 I Compliments of Clinton Insurance Agency For All Your INSURANCE NEEDS 8 8 5 K 1 YE. 7-6066 2 8 Festus WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE O. J. Wind TRUETONE RADIOS DAVIS TIRES WIZARD BATTERIES Crystal City - Festus MISSOURI 520 Bailey Road Phone YE. 7-6279 £ COMPLIMENTS OF highway 61-67 Service Station D. G. Holt and Company Your Neighborhood Shell Dealer Crystal City, Mo. Compliments of C. E. S. TRUCK LINES SERVING FESTUS AND CRYSTAL CITY DAILY Phone YE. 7-3662 Crystal City, Missouri 8 « . ♦. .« .♦ ,♦ • ’ ♦ ♦ ♦ ■ COMPLIMENTS OF Your Professional Friends of Festus, Missouri Richard S. Lea... D.D.S. Vernon Penning.. ...Dental Technician R. L. Cayse D.D.S. Bertalan Bolgar.. M.D. C. H. Colin D.D.S. Reginald Lane... O.D. Robert Franke... O.D. G. L. Meehan.... D.O. « COMPLIMENTS OF JeffCo Motors, Inc. LINCOLN-MERCURY « SALES AND SERVICE Highway 61 Crystal City, Mo. Phone YE. 7-4216 THE ONLY AUTHORIZED LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALER IN JEFFERSON COUNTY Safe Buy Used Cars GALE'S OF FESTUS, Inc. lefierson County's Quality Department Store !’! K :: v :: Headquarters for Good Clothes at Popular Prices • Pace-Setter Suits • Curlee Suits • Van Heusen Shirts • Brentwood Sports Wear • Wembley Ties • Adam Hats • Nunn-Bush Shoes • Toby Lane Dresses • Berkshire Hosiery • Red Goose Shoes • Blue Swan Lingerie FRISCO STREET MARKET Highest Quality MEATS GROCERIES VEGETABLES 119 Frisco St. Festus, Mo. Ethel Becker, Prop. «, ,♦ «• , ,♦ M ♦ M «♦ ♦. . «,« « • .♦ ♦. M « M «« « .• 4 i • • V %'♦ «¥ V 4 v V V • • • iV V «V V V ,♦ ,4 4 4 «4 M ♦ • 4 .♦ 4 «4 4 4 4 M 4 «4 4 4 «4 4 4• 4 4 4 «,4 4 «4 4 V V • 4 4 444« • 444444V 4 444 V 4444 V 444444V ♦ V Compliments of CEDAR TREES ROLLERCADE Skate for Health and Fun 3 Miles West of Festus on Highway 21A Please Patronize Our Advertisers! The Staff of the Tiger Annual and the students of Festus High School wish to express their appreciation for the time, effort and money given by the business men of Festus and Crystal City. THANK YOU!
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