Hancock Place High School - Momento Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1952 volume:

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WELDON HAGER A TRIBUTE is usually made to a deserv- ing person, a high ideal, or a hope for the future. In a sense, the dedication of this '52 Memento is made to all three. First, it is to a man who has unselfishly shared of his time, talents, and energy to further the standing of our school in the athletic field, second, it is to the high ideals of sportsmanship that this man re- presents and teaches, and third, it is to a hope for the future--a hope that in the years to come,ourathletic teams will con- tinue in the same pattern of fair play and love of the game that has been laid down by our friendly, modest, and capable coach .. . . .MH. WELDON HAGER. Q 27151122 I 0 ol man river 1.-1? . . . hall ng The mighty Mississippi, famous in song and story, ever wends its majestic course southward to the sea, seeking there to find the fulfillment of its destiny. Due to its influence, a contented people have formed a thriving conmunity on the Hiver's west bank just below the city of St. Louis. Like the river that never stands still, these energetic people have seen that their schools grew with the expanding ideals and needs of the times. As a result we at Hancock were giv- en last year the highest rating possible for a school in our state to receive, that of AAA. Our earnest prayer is that this our high school may continue to expand its horizons and move tirelessly onward to meet its ideals as does that 0l' Man River on whose banks it stands! memenib fm His Royal Majesty of the Memento for 1952 is tall, blond, and popular Herman Holtmeyer, brother of the Queen. He, too, is a junior and entered high school at Hancock after graduating from the St. An- drew elementary school. King Herman, himself a good sport, is fond of all athletic events, especially baseball. He is an ardent television fan, but can often be seen at the Lemay Theatre. The Yearbook staff found him not above do- ing menial labor as he was an efficient Memento worker. His favorite dish is fried chicken and his pet peeve is too much homework. Modes- ty seems to be his most outstanding char- acteristic and chewing gum his trade-mark. After graduation, Herman plans to enter the automotive field. 177617761722 H8817 Mildred Holtmeyer reigns as hostess over the 1952 Memento. Our pretty, blond, quiet, and refined queen is a member of the junior class having come to us as a sophomore. She served as president of her home room last year, and is an active mem- ber of the Y-Teens. Qheen Mildred's favorite sport is bas- ketball and she is an avid follower of the Tigers. She is fond of the outdoors and plans to spend some time perfecting her game of tennis this coming sunnnr. The colorful coronation ceremony took place at the beginning of the senior Leap Year dance. The candidates of the other classes served as attendants. A program was presented for the royal couple and the evening was spent in dancing to Ollie Klosterman's orchestra. She intends to become a secretary. a9Z3L contents govern ment FACULTY 'T' EoAnn or EDUCATION . I PATRONS' ALLIANCE OFFICE AIDS MAINTENANCE FORCE STUDENT COUNCIL 1M s 1 A- classes SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN CLASS VIEWS activities SOCIAL EVENTS MUSIC CLUBS ATHLETICS CALENDAR 1 A AQ OVQ PRINCIPAL uAn idle hand is a tool of the devil, don't sharpen the devil's tools here,n is a bit of advise given by our friend and principal, Mr. Arthur F. Langehennig. This sportsman, if given a chance, will tell you about the wild ducks he shot this fall and the fish he caught last summer while staying at his club house un the Meramac. Like all good sportsmen, he drems of taking a hunting trip to the Canadian Rockies: ' A former Hancock Coach, he may be seen at all of our athletic events urging the teams to victory. Our principal is an alumnus of Wash- ington lhiversity, having received a Master' s degree. 'lhis well informed and earnest gentle- man has a kind word and a cheery smile for everyone. SUPERAINTENDENT The progressive and capable leader of our schools is Mr. James Lindhurst, our superintendent. He was a former Hancock social science teacher and our high school principal before accepting his present position. Mr. Lindhurst is an avid fisherman in the Missouri streams, and enjoys working around his new home which was recently coupleted. Please! Oh, please! Don't be late if you have an appointment with him as he has little patience with people who do not keep engagements. A graduate of Washington University with a degree of Doctor of Education, he finds time to do some teaching in her department of education. 'Ihis tall dignified man is respected by both faculty and students for his quiet unassuming manner and scholarly way. ofnzwhj force BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education functions as the representative of the community and as such determines the policies under which the administration shall operate. They must be alert,competentpeople with inter- ests which range from pupils to teachers, from coal to music equipment, from land- scaping to tax issues. The group now con- sists ofsixcitizens elected by the voters for a term of three years each. We are justly proud of the new building completed this year and the new cafeteria installed in senior high. The relentless efforts of the board have done much to give us our standing of AAA. The Patrons'Alliance isa friend indeed. This energetic group of parents helps keep school and community spirit alive, and works tirelessly to C0-Operate with the schools in everyway possible. An event en- joyed by hundreds is the spring all-school picnic which is finarced completely by Standin : Russell Rosenhauer, President: falter Dugge, gecretaryg Harry Wiethoi, Vice-President. Sitting: Joseph Webb, Fred Go enbach, .Membersp William Vlaninger, Treasurerg James Lindhurst, Superintendent. this organization. Another major thing it does is to give, each year,a three hundred nd fifty dollar scholarship to the gradu- ate having the highestfour-year scholastic average. William Mosier, now a student at Washington University, was last year's happy winner. cfm! 042020225 Omer PATHONS' ALLIANCE W'11' M ' D0 I K b , H l T bo ,Ge r e Kiske Milton Hoeper I lam osler gHl'lratiiloalxd Poleillabyk, USEC. geJixnck eCo:ne11? BIOS-5 Fshllll-P Scherr: Vice-Pres. we 4 f -bandit xxlholw..'o' Muffy wb' MQ Yiegi .: . '1 ' Q 1' wg 4 if ,-A , .A . .,. 1 .--, . H, , L, ., '-ff., .,.., -.. .vw 2 1 ,1 'ff A J -s X - n Q. '-'-' V ' ,X ' muff: 3553 1 ,.z - Leola Bishop William Bronmer Irene Besel Margaret Cuddihee Leroy Davis BCUQ' Doerres Gladys Denton Ida Mae Fischer Minnxe Frizzell Dorothy Gettler Weldon Hager n ir Y KV if X If. ,N Q 'Q X J fx 5 J ,..A xy ' uw I R R - R 1 2 X 1 qv A - 2 , R, fflf . U3 l W f' 'R W TQ? H67 X -mf VV: -. ai Y. William H. Leonard Colene Mg:Kinney Robert Nye Gladys Rlley Melton Schwab Edna Schaefferkoetter Robert Reynolds Donald Sgeckhqn Helen Tebow A morning lift Jay Zimmerman JAQ 1770 6 N L. , M ISS BESEL --a woman's work is never doneu is a favorite saying of our neat Miss Besel Whose style shows and dinners are much en- joyed. She sponsors the senior class, and hails from Cape Girardeau where she earned her B. S. degree. She also attended Wash- ington and Columbia Universities. Miss Besel is versatile in her activi- ties, enjoying swimming, hiking,cardplay- ing, and entertaining with dinner parties. M ISS BI SHOP The driver education course is a plea- sant recreationn, says our master mathema- tician. She is an alumnus of Missouri Uni- versity and Columbia University, holding both an A. B. and an M. A. degree. She is a freshman class sponsor this year. Miss Bishop enjoys the writings of mo- dern authors and the outdoor sport of horseback riding. A desire she expects to fulfill soon is a trip to Florida. MR. BBOMVIER A man who always has time to chat with the students is our social studies in- structor, Mr. Brmnner. This sociable per- son also teaches world history, Latin, and German, and is a senior sponsor this year. He attended college in Fort Wayne, Indiana and in Freemont, Nebraska, and has done additional work at Washington University. He holds B. A., B. S., and B. P. degrees. Like all social science and language instructors, he'd like to visit Europe. 177006 0l'Ll!0l MBS. CUDDIHEE The sweet and friendly Mrs. Cuddihee says her favorite subject is sociology. Her extra-curricular duty is to assist the junior class in its many activities. She enjoys reading--especially the works of Elizabeth Browning--and her many friends find her to be a charming hostess. This dark-haired teacher formerly lived in Kirksville and came to us with a B. S. degree from the college there. MR. DAVIS A newcomer to Hancock is Mr. Davis who served over three years in the Air Corp before coming here to teach mechanical drawing. The Northern State Teachers Col- lege in South Dakota was the scene of his college training. He holds the Bachelor of Science Degree. His hobbies are photography and guns. His advice uohis students is, uYou're nev- er whipped until you quit.n MRS. DENTON This petite courteous lady comes to us from junior high, lends a willing ear to our troubles and gives us a bit of help- ful advice. She has a B. S. and an M. A. degree from Missouri University--helps sponsor the freshman class and the Chreer Day program G as she is known toher fanily, enjoys Working around her home, finds pleasure in reading, in traveling, in music, and in pursuing her hobby of needlework. Slme disapproves of ungrateful people. M I SS DOERRES Popular indeed is our jolly blond girls' coach and physical education director. She attended St. Louis and Washington Univer- sities and holds a B. S. degree from the latter. Pet peeve? uMenln The giggle be- lied the words! Favorite quotation. Laugh and the world laughs with you.n Chief hob- by? Eating! . Miss Doerres has a very active and in- terested group of Y-Teens and has charge of intermural volleyball and basketball. 0ll!0l' gil' QI 0601717925 . . . MRS. ' FI SGIER One of the sponsors of the Student Coun- cil is the efficient and gracious woman found in the room across from the study hall. She also assists in advising the freshman class. Her favorite classes are English a d French. She and her husband are familiar fi res at our basketball games, and her codking ability is well known. She enjoys watching baseball games a d of course never tires of reading good books. MISS FHIZZELL If you enter the library any period of the day, you will be received and assisted by a courteous woman who enjoys her world of books. Miss Frizzell graduated from Central State College at Warrensburg, Missouri with a B. S. degree and has studied at Washington University. She taught English in this school a number of years before accepting the position of librarian. MRS. GE'I'l'LER Mrs. Gettler teaches all about plants, animals, and bugs in biology class and in- structs freshmen in the mysteries of gen- eral science. She graduated with a Masters degree in the natural sciences from Colum- bia University, New York City. She is interested in visual education, is a talented seamstress, and finds time to entertain friends in her lovely home, and to travel with her husband. MR. HAGER Hancock's number o e sport is our mo- dest gentlemanly coach whose home is at Cape Girardeau. He graduated there with a B. S. degree and has since attended Wash- ington University. He answered his coun- try's call, serving in the navy in the Pacific theatre in the last war. He spo - sors the Varsity Clubandthe junior class. Coach's favorite pastimes are baseball, basketball, bowling, and fishing. His am- bition? To visit the country's best fish- ing spots. Favorite season? Vacation time--it's wonderful MR. LEONARD Speech director, English teacher, coach of the senior play, sophomore class sponsor, and coach of the American Legion orator, is our soft spoken well groomed, Mr. Leonard. He attended Boliver's Southwest Bap- tist Cbllege and Southeast State College where he graduated with a B. S. degree. He then entered the George Peabody Cbllege at Nashville, Tennessee and graduated with an M. A. degree. Later he attended Washington University. MISS McKINNEY People who say youse' should keep away from Miss McKinney if they don't want to annoy her. In contrast she does enjoy watching sports and good plays and reading The sunnwr season of the year is her fav- orite. This attractive mathematics and science instructor holds an A. B. degree from her Alma Mater, Washington University. She likes her algebra classes best. MR. NYE A young man with the favorite hobby of drunatics and with the nickname of Bobn is--you're right, Mr. Nye, a likable fel- low who drives a neat car. He sponsors the debate team and the Growler, and assists with the junior class activities and the yearbook. Our journalism teacher holds an A. B. degree from Drury College at Springfield, Missouri and graduated from Washington University with an M. A. degree. a s Q '5 .1 .4 N . .44 f- , - Q i w QT. ICIN. 13 A 0 acdieuemenf ana' accompdbfzmenf. C N Pg OJQ 64+ 4 5' FX MR . REYNOLDS Mr. Reynolds is interested in music and is kept busy with his instrumental and choral groups. He received his education at Drake and Washington Universities. This genial and patient director is the proud father of Bobby and Ann Elizabeth. He has a record collection, and enjoys hunting and fishing. He plays in the St. Louis philharmonic orchestra and may be found during the simmer serving as a book- keeper for a local firm. IISS RILEY Extra-curricularly speaking, this effi- cient person sponsors the yearbook and the Honor Society which she organized. .A grad- uate of Southwest State College, she holds an M. A. degree from the Missouri Univer- sity, and has done additional work at Boulder, Colorado. This social studies teacher formerly taught in Iowa. For recreation she enjoys her little niece, Sue Riley, target practice, and fishing--especially float trips. M ISS SCHAEFFERKOE'l'I'ER Ah! the scenic beauty of spring! Of course it would appeal to an artist. Our pleasant and good natured art teacher when not ,painting may often be found sewing or Working with her collection of art pic- tures. At school, she assists with the yearbook. She hopes there is a trip to Europe in the offing for ler. She is an alumnus of Southeast State College holding a B. S. degree, and from the Missouri University with a Master' s degree. MR. SCHWAB , An ex-soldier, Mr. Melton Schwab, is our general shop, advanced woodwork, and general metals instructor. This refilled and cour- teous industrial arts teacher organized and sponsors one of the school's most ac- tive-grolps, the Boys' Club, and is a sen- ior class adviser. His favorite hobbies are photography and baseball, and he is the happy father of a new daughter. Mr. Schwab has a B. S. degree from Southeast State and has attended the Miss- ouri University. MR. STECXHAN Don't be a quitter' is the advice of our citizenship and general math teacher. He attended Lehigh and Washington Univer- sities and received A. B. andM. A. degrees from the latter. He sponsors the freshman class. He collects stamps, and likes to hunt and- fish and spends many enjoyable hours with his collection of guns. He plans suneday to visit a Paris at peace and con- trast it with the city he knew during the war. MISS TEBOW Northwest State College, Columbia Uni- versity, and Gregg College were selected by our commercial instructor for her educa- tion. She holds a B. S. and an M. A. de- gree. Her multilith classes print the year- book and find many other printing jobs to do for the school. This busy instructor has traveled ex- tensively in the United States and now would like to visit Europe, especially the country of Holland. MHS. ZIMMERMAN A dark haired teacher with a ready smile is a thumb nail description of one of our commercial teachers. She assists with the extra-curricular affairs of the seniors and advises the student council. One may find her at times deeply buried in a Perry Mason mystery story, and, being a former girls' coach, she is interested in sports. Like many of our faculty members, she is a graduate of one of the state colleges, her Alma Mater being at Kirksville. Hancock has been especially privileged to have had the'professional services of our speech and health specialists this past year. The seniors are given chest X-rays, and the hearing of each student is checked. Special attention is given to poor eyesight or any physical defects which might hinder one's educational pro- gress. Miss Tbedt visits children in their Ae 053177 OFFICE FORCE '? -Wa OIHHMII Gertrude Seay Helen Schicke Wilma Snodgrass Hancock's smoothly running routine is largely due to our efficient officeclerks. Mrs. Seay's chief duties are to serve as Mr. Lindhurst's private secretary, take care of the payroll, and order supplies. Mrs. Schicke checks the attendance of the school, answers the telephone, gives out El 5 SPECIAL SUPERVISOBS . Venus Cecil Ann Tbedt Lee Burns homes and assists whenever possible with their health problems. Mr. Burns is a phy- chologist and works with Miss Tbedt. Mrs. Cecil has been quite successfu1.in correct- ing undesirable speech habits of students. To these unceasing workers we owe a debt for what they are doing for us now and for the results it will bring us in the future. cena is Pecahaleol student passes, and keeps the permanent record cards up to date. Mrs. Snodgrass serves as Mr. Langehennig's secretary. Tb these people we extend our thanks for their service and for the considera- tion they give to everyone associated with them. Mrs. Fischer, Jourden, Thomas, Bettale, Sutton, Mrs. Zimmerman. STUDENT-TEACHER COUNCIL The student council is the governing board of the school. It is canposed of a president, elected in the fall by the student body fran the nominees chosen by the student council from next year's senior class, and of a representative elected from each home room. Problems and suggestions of the student bodv are taken up each week at meeting held in Room X. The group sponsored the closed Christmas dance, had a Program to raise money for the student flower fund, and presided at school assemblies. E This year it had a very able group oi officials. Alvin Thomas has made a capable president. Jerry Bettale served in his ab- sence. Phyllis Sutton kept the minutes of proceedings while Tris Jourden held the purse strings. One sponsor is chosen each semester and serves for a year. They are Mrs. Fischer and Mrs. Zinnerman. Zlfe M49 ofrecli fmf ic Se df M, Ch bg , S, Sch ' , R. R h , I. Jo rden, A. Thomas, P. .Sutton, A. Wamser. Standing: J ate Heins: Jl:sSik0rgki:u6. Bettibler, J. Schilnidt, M. Deal, Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Zlnrnerman. R. Thomas, L. Virgin, T. Ray, B- GTBY- 16 CAFETERIA FORCE Oh boy! Lunch time! The best time of the day at Hancock! Mrs. Cornell super- vises the lunchroom staff, and they work early and late to give us tasty and well balanced meals. For months we trudged out in the rain and snow to go to Ward III cafeteria for our meals. It was a great day, shortly after Thanksgiving, when we moved intoourown bright and shining room. It has lovely colonial chintz curtains, modern stainless steel fixtures, and a juke box. We have two lunch periods of thirty minutes each in order to accommo- date the faculty and students. A number of us students assist in serving the food We have reason to be proud of our ef- ficient cooks who do much to make our school Triple A.n Dorothy Cornell, Ethel Patten, Anna Johannes, Lula Marchbanks. Wk cfear' The Jfream of obafacies If your locker wcn't open, who opens it for you, who mops and oils the floors, keeps the building warm, washes the sin- dows, cleans the blackboards, and gives Hancock that freshly scrubbed look? Our maintenancecorps of course. All this and a smile, too! That's whatum get from this efficient group. If you want light bulbs replacedorshades repaired,Mr.Leo Walters comes in a hurry. Mr. William Strobel, who likesto fish, answers calls for more heat, and Mr. Tobias Klages makes cabinets. Mrs. Juanita Bezona and Mrs. Florence Strobel keep the upper rooms orderly. Ullf IW 'B MAINTENANCE FORCE 1 tud nt You are about to see the student body, the heart of Hancock High. We are the super seniors, the eager juniors, the smiling sophomores, and the frightened but friendly freshmen: and this is our life fran 8 till 3. It is here we are imbued with the knowledge that will enable us to be progressive and mentally alert in a world where these characteristics are vital and necessary. Ihre we students learn not only what X14 Y equals and who discovered the Pacific Ocean, but also the fine art of getting along together. Oar classes are, not stiff and formal, no in- deed,--lively discussions and humerous incidents are not uncommon. SeI1IOl'S lf! OFFICERS President .... . . .Gerry Bettale Vice-President. . . . Allen Kroeck Treasurer . . . . . . Iris Jourden Secretary . . . . .Mary Belle Gray Sponsor . . . . Mrs. Zinnerman Sponsor . . . . . Miss Besel Sponsor . . . . Mr. Schwab Sponsor . . . .Mr. Brommer Gosh, it can't be possible! But it is We are about to graduate and take our place among the alumni of Hancock Place. What a thrill it is, to reach a goal one has sought for so many years. We are proud to receive our diplomas. However, there is a feeling of sadness and reluctance in leaving the protection and security of our Alma Mater. Here we have learned to laugh, love, cooperate, and live unselfishly to- gether. We have made new friends and dis- covered new interests. We have become acquainted with mathematical theorems, with prominent world figures, with the mysteries and intracies of science. We have learned to do by doing and have prac- ticed the rules of good citizenship. The class has found much to be proud of in the halls of Hancock--the new building, the enlarged cafeteria, a champion base- ball team, outstanding athletes, honor students, and the friendly helpful atmos- phere that prevails over all. We have earneda reputation for sponsor- ing highly successfulsocial functions such as the talent show and dance in our junior year, and our prom, The Starlight Haven. In our senior year we crowned the Memento King and Queen at the New Year Hop and ended our year with the senior play. As we leave Hancock, we hope to use the preparation given us here and to the best of our ability steer a clear course down the River of Life. We wish at this time to express our gratitude to our understanding and patient teachers, and especially to our sponsors and officers. THOMAS AVERY A little bit of Superman com- bined witha big bit of Romeo CHARLES BACHER Charlie is a handsome ladg not too good and not too bad SHIRLEY BARKER IWe often regrettedmy speech but never my silence. EUGENE BAUER Some thinkthe world was made for fun and laughter. So do I MARVIN BEITER Just remember the mighty oak from a little acorn grew. GERRY BETTALE He made his fame with black- ened face--the ace of the Four Acesn. 6 CZW6 00017 ZZ IWUQQ... EARL BRAND Aw girls, don'tfight over me. WALTER BRYAN A gentleman makes the world go 'round, DONALD BUSHEK Patience and gentleness is power. ROBERT CAMPBELL Work? Why work when there's fun to be had. KENNETH DALE An explanation for any situa- tlon. SHIRLEY DALE If a person were paid for smiling, she could retire. JOAN DEHNER Always wearing a smile, a friend like Joan is a friend worthwhile. DOLORES DREXLER She never knows worry or sor- rowg what's not done today can be done tomorrow. HAROLD DUFFIN Nuts and bolts and jokes and jolts. CAROL EAGLE This young miss is tall and slim, and bubbling over with vigor and vim. KENNETH EBEHT One cannot know everything. JIMMY EICHHORN A baseball star,a basketball star, atrack star--in short, a star. in 0 Mai for er bfream , Ii I MARY ANN FRENZEL It's nice to be natural if you're naturally HICE. MARY GRAY Her thoughts are as golden as her silence. DON GROEBL Long and lean, agood balance in between. PHILIP GUESZ Laughter oils the wheels of life. JAMES HAAS He believes in the charm of being mysterious. DONALD HAGEH Never a break in his placid S-Peedi never a trot or a lope his need. WILLIAM HERCULES He gained knowledge not by years, but by experience. EDWIN HILL A quiet gentleman anda lover of good music LESLIE HOWARD Slow but sure the safest gait All things come to those who wait. MILDRED ING A lovable girl indeed. SHIRLEY JAHN A modest blush is truly at home on a sweet face. IRIS JOURDEN Hersmile was meantfor everyone. 1772 91060 Myer' of life. KENNETH KAMPER Better than gold is the thinking mind. MARCELLA KELLOGG From a little s ark burst a mighty ffhme. TOM KREKEL The ladies call him sweet. ALLEN KROECK When no one else knows what to do depend on him to see things through. SANDRA LA MONTAGNE Takes her smile with her wherever she goes. JERRY LEHMKUHL I'll do a man's work after while, but let me enjoy youth today. U G... gi: f . 'hx RAY LEGGITT Not afraid of work, merely not in sympathy with it DORTHY LIEBENGUTH A heart that is light and dancing on air. EARL MATERN Relaxed speed with miles of sniles. WAYNE MAYBERRY A contented fellow who is easy to get along with. PAT MCCARTHY Pat hasn't had time to know everyone, but everyone has had time to know Pat. LILA McCLANE Quiet,butworthy of all that is said. Wurfureal 5 our arenb ' fone , JACQUELYN MESNARICH It's mighty confusing to see two people so nearly alike. JERRY MESNARICH The 'other twin you now do see, as like the other as one can be. BETTY MEYERS How could anyone so small be so interesting. GLORIA MILLER Silence is golden,butI like silver better. Let's talk. PATRICIA NEAL With her calm deliberate way Pat will be a success someday. ANITA PAGE Her friendly ways, her friend- ly smile, help make life worthwhile. X' ggpf! EQEQX ii 5 RONALD PAYNE Shoot! With either camera or gun. CAROLINE PARR She's winsome and charming, happy and gay. Her many friends find her O.K. WARREN PATTEN Chased by all,caughtby one FERN PFEIFFER When in life she does her part. it will surely be in the line of ara NANCY POHLE Nancy, with the long blond hain has an enchanting smile that banished care. SHIRLEY POLKA A pretty lass with a myster- ious twinkle in her eyes. yuicfecf by -ep-,h Me Zoleaffr . . . ii- MARY PONTIOUS Always jolly and never sad, she'sa lass that is always glad. MARLENE RIGGS This girl admires the hills-- one especially. ROBERT RYBACKI Good looking menare generally agreeable. LAWRENCE SCHAEFER Happy am I . From care I'm free. Why can'tyou all be content- ed like me? NORMAN SCHAPER He likes Carols, and we doni mean Christmas ones. WALTER SCHMIDT His sunny disposition will lighten 1ife's heaviest loads. ROGER SCHNEIDERS Fleet of foot, and quick to tease. JEANETTE SELLMANN Not just happy-go-lucky, not just carefree,buta terrific blend NANCY SHELTON Her good nature brings Nancy many friends. CAROL SIKORSKI Cute,clever,and fulloffung known and admired by everyone. ROBERT SPAETER We agree with Bobthateating and sleeping are lifek great- est pleasures. JEAN STRECKFUSS Few things are impossible to diligence and skill Q5 iff? Lf: 0,-f,:, , 'EEHEEQ 1.1 R Zihyk ' sf Q by V? ,gran 9' sa me if rf Wm si fe M sf rm . 9. I' f -lf 1 -.sl 59 -.'f?i3f .W P 1 fm ,, , . ,Q f B. V v 31? , , gs. up fig ann' 22005171 3 0 our jchoovf, PHYLLIS SUTTON A wonderful girl, if ever there was one. She excels in all and still has fun. SHIRLEY TERWESTEN She was always in a triangle like Napoleon's hats. ALVIN THOMAS Alvin is an athlete of wide renown. His efforts have won him many a crown. RICHARD THOMAS Small in stature, great in deed. FAY THRASHER A girl who wants to beamin- xster's wife. DOROTHY TODD Qiiet, but all the more worthy, FRED TOWNSEND By the work you know the workmen. ELZONA TRAXEL A likeable girlwith likeable ways, and one who adds zest to high school days. CLAUDETTE VALLEROY They move easiest who have learned to dance. DELAINE VAN DAMME A senior celebrity in more ways than one--not only pret- ty, but lots of fun. ALLEN VEANES There is always something in- triguing sbout a big fellow with a little boy's smile. HAROLD VIRGEN A star that shone most bright- ly in his senior year. we 0 AFWUPUX ww ra 1.04 .. SHIRLEY VON DER HAAR Her friends they are many Her enemies? Are there any JEANETTE WATSON MIUY I true word isspoken in Jasc. SHIRLEY WESTFALL A pretty young lady, with . charm quite real, YVAUGHN WIKETE Friendly, jolly,full of fun. She holds her own with anyone. BERNARD WULLNER Don't push me around: I like to aaunter. MARIAN WILCOX So quiet. but so full of ideas. Tom Avery. . .Trade. . .Varsity basketball. . . Basel all. . .Varsity Club. . .Chorus. . . Intra- mural basketball. Charles Bacher. . . Glarlie. . . Band. . .Basket- ball. . . Student Council. . . Freshman class officer...Aw, come on, Duff. Shirley Barker. . .Vocational. . .Shirl. . . Chorus. . . Fashion Show. . .Y-Teens. ZZ meef 1716 Eugene Bauer. . .Trade. . .Gene. . .Activities reporter on Growler Staff. Marvin Beiter. . .Vocational. . .Marv. . .Took Part in home room activities. . .So what? Gerry Bettale. . .Trade. . .Whop. . .Senior president. . .Student Council. . .Memento. Earl Brand. . .Baseball all four years. . . Varsity Club. . .Glee Club. Walter Bryan...Decoration committee for the Leap Year Hop. Kenneth Dale. . . Vocational. . .Kenny. . .Base- ball. . .Varsity Club. . .Growler Staff. Shirley Dale. . .Y-Teens for three years. . . Y-Teens secretary. . .Glee Club. . . Intra- mural volleyball. ..Boy, You know it! Jom Dehner. . .Joanie. . .Camera Club presi- dent. . .Intrunural volleyball. . .Oh, Nancy. Dolores Drexler. . .Three years officerofY- Teens. . .Intramural volleyball. . .Drop dead! SENIOR ACTIVITIES VERNA HOHMAN A diligent worker, a depend- able miss: none can compare with a gal like this. GILBERT MEYER Anyone can be a speaker, but talent it takes to be a listener. Harold Dlffin. . .General. . .Duff. . .Student Counci1...Likes to tinker with his car. Carol Eagle. . .Y-Teens. . . Fashion Show. . . Glee Club. . . Intramural volleyball. Kmneth Ebert. . . Boys' Club. . .Served on home room conmittees. . .Secretary of Boys' Club. James Eichhorn. . .General. . .Eich.A. .Baseball QUQPB ofzaffenqo The big wonderful world lies ahead! SENIOR ACTIVITIES . . .Basketball. . .Track. . .Varsity Club vice- president for four years. . .Growler Staff. Mary Ann Frenzel. . .Homemaking. . .Mary. . . President of new freshman girls home room. . . .President of F.H.A. Club. . .Glee Club. . . Volleyball. . . Fashion Show. Mary Gray. . .Glee Club. . . Chorus. . . Spring Follies. . .Varsity volleyball. . .Varsity basketball. . . Intramural volleyball. . .Sec. of senior class. . .Jr. Prom attendant. . . Growler Staff. Donald Groebl. . .Trade. . .Don. . .Served on the junior Prom committee. ..Boys' Club. Phillip Guesz. . .Phil. . .Junior Amateur Show . . .Debating. . .Track Manager. Jim Haas.. .Jim has been very considerate and helpful during the four years.. .Great life if you don' t weaken. .mf ...A Donald Hager. . .Basketball. . . Intramural basketball. . .Active member of home room. William Hercules. . . Growler. . . Student Council planning conmittee...Hi, Rose. Edwin Hill. . .Trade. . .Eddie. . .Student Coun- cil. . .G1orus. . .Boys' Glee Club. . .Boys' Club . . . Intramural basketball. . . Are you kidding? Mildred Ing. . .Conmercial. .- .Millie. . .Glee Club. . . Fashion Show. . .Kept the books on Christmas cards. Shirley Jahn. . .Conmercial. . .Shirl. . .Stu- dent Council. . .Glee Club. . .Style Show. . . Home room officer sophomore year. Iris Jourden. . .Glee Club. . .Varsity volley- ball. . .Secretary of freshman home room. . . Treasurer of junior and senior cl asses. . . Student Council. . .Honor Society. . .Memento Staff. . .Librarian. . .Spring Follies. Kenneth Kamper. . .Trade. . .Ken. . .Partici- pated in home room activities. Marcella Kellogg. . .Varsity basketball. . . 2712 29 I l Who said that teaching wasn't fun! fuwiimen ... Amateur Show. . .G1orus. . .Glee Club. Thomas Krekel. . .Tom. . .Baseball. . .Basket- ball. . .Track. . .Boys' Club. Allen Kroeck. . .General. . .Max. . .President of freshman, sophomore, and junior home rooms and vice-president of senior class ...Prom Queen escort. ..Basketball. Sandra La Montagne. . .Volleyball manager '50 and ' 51. . .Glee Club. . .Spring Follies . . .Senior ring conmittee. Jerry Lehmkuhl. . .Jerry was on the Track team during ' 50. . .Vsrsity Bssketball. . . Vsrsity Club. . .So what? Ray Leggitt. . .Track team two years. . .Ray Is quite a skilled artist. Dorothy Liebenguth. . .Glee Club. . . Fashion Show. . .Memento Staff. . . Intranural volley- ball. . .Spring Show. . .Christmas cards. . . Prom conmittee. . .You got me! Earl Matem. . .Baseball. . .Track. . . Intramur- als. . .President freshmen in ' 49. . .Varsity Dreams of the future are rosy indeed! 0 our ch eriblz Gilbert Meyer. . .Vocational. . .Participated in home room activities all four years... Quiet Dignity. Jacquel yn Mesnarich. . .Comnerci al. . .Jackie . . .Jackie transferred here from Cleveland in her last year along with her twin sis- ter. . .Don' t call me twin. Jerry Mesnarich. . .Commercial . . .Jer. . . Was transferred here from Cleveland High School during her senior year. ..Dislikes to be taken for her sister. Betty Meyers. . .Student Council. . .Amateur Show. . .Chorus. . .Growler Staff. . .Memento Staff. . .Basketball tean. . .Gl ee Club. . .Bas- ketball Queen. Gloria Miller. . .Basketball . . . Volleyball . . . Chorus. . .Glee Club. . .Spring Follies. . .Jr. attendant at Prom. Patricia Neal . . .Corm1ercial. . .Pat. . .C.horus . . . Fashion Show. . . Intramural volleyball. . . Y-Teens. . .Pat came here during her sopho- more year from Notre Dame. SENIOR ACTIVITIES Anita Page. . .Nita. . .Attendant for Basket- ball Queen. . . Sophomore attendant for Carni- val Queen. . .Fashion Show. . .Memento Staff. Ronald Payne. . .Ron. . .Growler Staff. . .Cam- e ra Club. . . Intramural s. Carol ine Parr. . .Student Council. . .Memento Queen. . .Junior Prom attendant. . .Memento Staff. . .Growler Staff. . .Chorus. . .Junior vice-president. . .Junior Prom contnittee. . . Intramural Volleyball. . .Usherette. Warren Patten. . . Varsity basketball. . .Chor- us. . .Band. . .Boys GleeClub . .Growler Staff. Nancy Pohle. . .Cheerleader. . .Memento Staff . . . Fashion Show. . .Volleyball squad. . .Prom ccrnmittee. . .Senior ring cormwi ttee. Shirley Polka. . . Slirl. . .Varsity volleyball . . .Varsity basketball. . .Junior Prom atten- dant. . .Girls' Glee Club. . .Mixed Chorus. eo! Jmamo. Warren Patten. . .Varsity basketball. . .Chor- us. . .Band. . . Boys' Glee Clul.. . .Growler Staff. Mary Jean Pontious. . .Jeanne. . .Glee Club. . . Modeled for the Fashion Show. ..Took care of the Senior Christmas cards. Marlene Riggs. . . Intramural volleyball. . . Camera Club. . .Growler Staff. Robert Rybacki. . .Rap. . .Baseball . . .Varsity Club. . .Mixed Chorus. . .Glee Club. . .Senior candidate for Menento King. Lawrence Schaefer. ..Varsity basketball and baseball. . .Track. . .Candidate for Carnival King. . .Prom escort. . . Intramural basketball . . .Escort for Fashion Show. . .Varsity Club . . .Librarian. . .Student Council . Norman Schaper. . .Trade. . .Norrn. . .Proud own- er of a red convertible...He deserves full credit for everything he does. Wal ter Schmidt. . .Smitty. . .Glee Club. . . Chorus. . .Band. . . Intramural basketball. . . Growler Staff. . .Memento Staff. SENIOR ACTIVITIES Verna Hobman. 1. . Polst-graduate course. . . Verna has been a boon to the Memento Staff for her efficient Vari-Typing. Leslie Howard. . .Talented Artist. . . Intra- mural baske tball. . .Amateur Shows. . .Was a member of bane room committees. Roger Schneiders. . .fbdgz . .Varsity baseball . . .Basketball. . .. Track. . .Rodg likes to draw cartoons in his spare time. Jeanette Sellmann. . .O1orus. . .Glee Club. . . Home room officer. . .Growler Staff. . .Prom committee. . .Senior ring committee. . .Stu- dent Council. Nancy Shelton. . .Secretary of Camera Club . . .Glee Club. . .Growler Staff. . . Intramural volleyball. . .Y-Teens. Carol Sikorski. . .Vol1eyball. . .Glee Club. . . Jr. Sr. Prom entertainment. . .Amateur Show . . . Fashion Show. 1: ate. . . Secretary of junior class. . . Basket- ball. . .Campaign manager of candidate for s tudent body president. . .Growler Staff. . . Orator. Dorothy Marie Todd. . .Vice-president of Y- Teens. ..Glee Club...Oh, George! Am I con- fused! Fred Townsend. . .Fred has participated in various activities.. .Was on track squad. El zona Traxel . . .Commercial . . . Trax.. . Fash- ion Show. . .Chorus. . .Glee Club. . .Q1it, now, Jean. Claudette Valleroy. . .Y-Teens. . .Fashion Show. . . Volleyball. . .Prom committee. . .Oh, How I love to dance! DeLaine VanDamme. . .Odee. . . Cheerleader. . . Glee Club. . . Fashion Show. . .Candidate for Basketball Qieen. Allen Veanes.. . .Al. . .Transferred from Had- ley duringhis senior year. . .Growler Staff. - -f - O s' 4 X' -1 k K! -' 9--s..'!.,1' 3. tc s- w wf rms FL , , 4 1- ' .3 :':.:-IE : 5 '- E 1 L2 5, x 5 , S r-o---. v v- 5, v .r : c. s 1, -'4'-'Sf . - it X wg C, -- 1. I W m V Y- S gk Tv - I - - . 1 . 50' ' 5 --. - ,,, -'L P' kb I '- Ni ' k 1 L' 5 ., Robert Spaeter. . .Vocational . . .Bob. . .Glee Club. . . Intramural basketball . . . Boston Blackie. Jean Streckfuss. . .Growler Staff. . .Memento Staff. . .Glee Club. . .Growler Editor.. .Very dependable gal in all she does. 5 Phyllis Sutton. . .Phil. . .Secretary of Stu- dent Council. . .Co-editor of Memento. . . Honor Society.. .President of freshman and sophomore home rooms. . .Glee Club. . .Spring Follies. . .Intramural volleyball. . .Vari- Typest for Memento. Shirley Terwesten. . .Madame T. . . Glee Club . . . Intramural volleyball. . .Prom conmittee. Alvin Thomas. . . Al. . .Varsity Club. . .Presi- dent of Student Council. . .Baseball. . .Bas- .ketballa...Track.- .Meme1to,St.aff... .Presided a t school assemblies. Richard Thomas. . .Student Council. . .Partic- ipated in home room activities. ...Quiet and gentlemanly. ' Fay Thrasher. . .Go-editor of Memento. . . Il e- Harold Virgen. . .Basketball. . .Baseba1l.. . Memento Staff. . . Growler Staff. . .Varsity Club. . .Don' t shoot, Eich! Pass it to me. Shirley Von Der Haar. . .Commercial. . .Shirl . . .Cheerleaden . .Fashion Show. . .Glee Club . . . Intramural volleyball. . .DeLaine, I don't know what to say! Jeanette Watson. . .Comnerci al. . . Glee Club . . . Fashion Show. . .Home room activities. . . One of our most friendly girls. Shirley Westfall. . .Vol leyball. . .Cheerlead- er. . .Spring Follies. . .Intramural volley- ball. . .Class reporter. Yvaudxn Wikete. . .Growler Staff. . . Fashion Show. . .Chorus. . .Candidate for Basketball Queen. . .Candidate for Annual Queen. . . In- trmnurals. . .Secretary of sophomore class. Marian Wilcox. . . Conmercial . . .Southway. . . Y-Teens President. . .Glee Club. . .Fashion Show. . .Um, Um, ain' t that something! Bernard Wullner. . .General. . .Band. . . Intra- mural basketball. . .Rough. 001 infb Zhe ver' .J ' x. 4, Nd' -:im ,J ..-e Sis: s -W lv 4. , 1 1-Q-J ev Lookmpage24-andyouwill seethatthetwins are mixed again! Reverse the nanes. Charles Bacher Marvin Beiter Jerry Bettale Walter Bryan. Bob Campbell. Shirley Dale. Kenny Dale . Harold Duffin Carol Eagle . Ken Ebert. . Jim Eichhorn. Mary Frenzel. Mary Gray. . Don Groebl . Don Hager. . Bill Hercules Millie Ing . Iris Jourden. :- u Marcella Kellogg . Allen Kroeck. 0 f. Fashion plate. Blond hair. Dependable. Manly shyness. Dimples. Great friendl ine ss. Courteous.. Witty. Well groomed. Bel iable. Blushing. Gracious. Leader. He-man. Curly hair. Disarming smile. Quiet dignity. Intelligent. A comedienne. Much alive. These reflections you shall see. . . Betty Meyers . Gloria Miller. Anita Page. . Caroline Parr. Warren Patten. . Fern Pfeiffer. Nancy Pohle . Robert Hyhacki . Larry Schaefer . Walter Schmidt . Roger Schneiders. Jeanette Sellmann DeLaine VanDanne. Shirley Vonderliaar Phyllis Sutton . Yvaughn Wikete . Claudette Valleroy Marian Wilcox. . Shirley Westfall. o a 0 n Q e n 0 Q .1 u Q e f, Sweet voice. .Happy smile. Petite. Personality plus. Deep voice. Girlish boldness. Long hair. Tidy always. Powerful physique. Untalkative. Freckles. Always an answer. Enchanting dimples Pep unlimited. Sweet and friendly Brown eyes. A dancer. Stately height. Lovely profile. if-, -J fi l N , ' L7 x S- 4 7- ., 1' 1 ?'k S2 M lk 00116 HOST CIIHTFEOUS Phyllis Sutton Jerry Bettale WITTIEST Nancy Pohle Philxp Guesz MOST ATTRACTIVE A ' P Czzrles-gicher MOST ATHLETIC Mary Belle Gray Larry Schaefer MOST POPULAR Caroline Parr Jil Eichhorn BIGGEST EUFFERS Fern Pfeifer Harold Duffin fm. 66214 .5 BRI HTEST FUTURE Iris Jourden Alvin Thomas -M., .. E SN UFHEKTE Q 'nd' .-3-ff xt, gr juniors OFFICERS President ...... . . . Roger Rohr Vice - President. . . . John Cantwell Secretary ..... .... P at Hizer Treasurer .... . . Pat Middleton Sponsor . . . . Mrs. Cuddihee Sponsor . . . . . Mr. Hager Sponsor . . . . Miss McKinney Sponsor . . .... Mr. Nye looking back over the three years we've spent here, we are proud of our acconplish- ments. We are the largest class in school and plan nut year to have the honor of being the schoo1's largest graduating group. Our student council members for this year are Marilyn Chambers, 'lheresa Ray, Charles Qxristrup, and Rogers Bohr. We were outstanding in sports, giving six players to the varsity basketball team. They were John Cantwell, Bob Heck, Buddy Hill, Gxarles Meine, Philip Scherr, and Bob Willhauck. Our undefeated baseball tem was also helped by the worthy juniors, this time with Frank Fuselier and, Charlie Meine. Five of our girls, Joan Webb, Anna Cmpbell, Carol Siems, Ruth Schleicher, and Pat Hopkins, displayed their talents by playing on the girls' varsity basketball tem. We did our part bywiming two places on the cheering squad. Janet lminfer and Pat Middletm were the fortunate elders. Oar biggest social event is the Junior- Senior Prom. On this night we play host to the Seniors. 'lhe money is raised by sell- ing candy in the halls at noon and at basketball gmes. 'Ihe first dmce of the fall season was spmsored by the jnmiors. This year's dance was a howling success md started the social season off with a bang. We were proud of our winning candidates for the Munento King and Queen. Chly one more year to go! If it follows the usual pattern, it will be a lost suc- cessful and happy one. CZP6 4 1 Q-...Q .ww X lf -i u8F, ,En Q, '1 an npr, x Q 55 . w e , -+114 ,. Y Y , Q au, fm-. S' ' EQiix Jack Andel Patsy Bezona Betty Bradford Charley . Chr1strup Rlchard Drexler Frank 1 Fuseller 1 A I T Mis ,ggi , if ,f 'Sl hs ' I mmf! 179 fowzfaral. . . li: Q'74if Eb' 1Q,, R , 1 ,fa i . al g v ' 'ff X kann , Ap, Vt? Sha Anthony Avetta Evelyn H BQPRCNICP Bernlce -Bucher Sh1rley I Cup er Richard Dugge Joe Galeski had -w ' Jw N .X YK Lf 245 go. 1 . 'll-145 4 'ny s kv :A li N .4 qw J N 15 3 A ly 1 W, ,x 1. Shirley l Baldwln Janet B1shop Pat - Bucheit Rlchard Deaton Bob Dvork Ernest Gambill 35 ' a Bilge rr Mar Ann An Blake n Camgbell Kennet Decker Ronald Ebert Marg Ann auer Ei , Gil f 'x 4 Q Al ' ,mi Beverly Bec er Wanda Blake John Cantwell CarlD. 1 1 e John. pp Eltzpatrick Louella Geiger N nn. Y ,X ng 1 1 X Af M .4 4,1-'aw .. v- - rl ,f Dorrainq Be1ter Raymond Blest Marllyn 1 Chamberl Glorxa 4 Dorner 1 Dav1d J FF8hk11 Mar1lyn l Gross 6 1 nm J I E 6. iff ,S . .J i at 1: . L -1. y 4 Q X I ParHaas BS Hizer Gloria Jacobs Jeanette J Klages o P aaeggitt BC Middleton cz aimf 1716 currenf at a: f 'R 'il 5 W I Qu xg 1' M FE ilfkaa u lm W 2 s N . XX ff' R was ' f Charles Hanes Jeanette Hoffman Andrew, t Jaslnskx Bill . Kllngeman Evert - Lewls Frank Wurtz asr'F We-1' ldflxi -,1,f ,. H a in :we , ,LQ --2 8- . f 2: ,. I A Benn Hlrivalnh Herman Holtmeyer Norma Johnson Earl Koch Donald . M8Ch1S Robert Mohrmann f 1 In ' X2 ' 1 5 W. f 53: l,4ig Hn. J as X: I ax .5 he 'G L .g V an .1 3 Robert Joann I Heck Held Mxldred Pat Holtmeyer Hogkins Robert Dorot y Kawelaske Kieninger Donald Paul Krechel Krettler Jerry Charles Mc Queen Mexne Jerry Melvin Morgan Mueller 36 'iv 5. ----2 is Y' A 'QfQQ3Qt. KQQSVIYC was fww H 52' - - ww' 1 Nga 4 X. Buddy H111 Barbara. Hosk1ng Robert Klllian Frnak Lanmers Bob , Wllhauck Jo Ann Murray JUNIORS ZZZUQPUI MQ LU0fZLAy 9062!9 JUNIORS SEQXN in 4 4, f Q t-rf ...Q 31,12-:.is3f:w Q .-I 2 -ln.fe ':f'.,' mf' '.-1-.el 1 ul' lifiili' 1 - Eiff- S ,- fp, '12 x L ..'V ,. I .,, I r n' , ff Hx5:QF5E?5 ai' 31A is-L Wai 'Ef'f? W- A' ..:. y a' n A v 1.. aff ak' - n n 5 a ,L ' jf .B 3 H 1 4 1 fl W if A ill M Aw X H 3 , I f Qikff K. IR it 4 Q L Y, an 'ff' S X x '25 Q A 1 1' ' A a ,,. ,uf -LL -2 . N.. A M na Lv EH- 3 A. g .. gf 1 'I fp. M n 4 1 A r Jeaningatil Frasgsgo Herggzsch Jo anal Lorgtta Joan , Theresa Lorel rbrogh e R Oftef Quernhlem .Ray Reames nic! d 0SEgh Mar Ann Ph11l1p Ruth D - ar . T Kuschenburg Scherr Schlelcher Schnxederhexnze Marg Ann Norma Darlene . Earl R Shif1eY Chulle Selock Settlemoxr Schumacher Usgi k Carol Joyce Mar Jo Fred J. an 5 Slams Sparrow gteward A Scolle HWY 50111110 Rose Mar Lou Vxncent Sutton Tinner Townsend fhurmand Tr1ck2Y Carol C 1'S Wade Wagner 37 71, Jia?-E ,W 1 r: K '5 'F U Qu! gv A 'Q?'N!'Q 1- . Carlxn Prlce Sylv1a Ronge Charles Slgb Beagr 1ce 1 e Roylegg Thom: Gale Ward 1 ex .W I Y' ' J s , ' i rf' 'iw 'Gain 5, 1 P NW' K- ,ff-. ggi f 'Y- J: . J, Xgflcy Nfl z,g5e,.f I 5, ' , -?f3'.,. ff Q ggm '6 1, 32 ? -Q. QM w J .. ff E4 52, w, ,M QE ai Qf , 4 - Q Q . v o Q E L ., 11 , -as wig Wi I Q , 44 'ii' A X770 4 W W . . .H .- w ' t g uy .. , M '-,1 5,-qi Uv , 1-,... lv-, 51-lu' W w ir...-M My V I, in ' - fu-4 ,,.:-W: me- f . ' . v w,. -.,- rw 11,1-5 , , . ' A 5.1:--,, .,,!.yg1 .YP-N. Y l'2'3'1'!.1b vjw. ' ff3..fxw h - U , -JW11f,'f-'N J3,Hf1jl LMqMp:' w., V :-. 5 lf ' mwwuwvw N 6 xx' ' I ' 1 w uw, W ' ' W in ix 1, l The River flowing uphill. . . Jack Andel being quiet. William Barr staying away from Flat River. ' Dorraine Beiter boisterous. Mary Ann Blake dumb. Richard Blest ignoring Jack Pat Hlclfheit enjoying girls. GXQTIBB Cnristrup tieless. Mr.s..Uornell withaxt a ready smile. liichardflfhaton with curls. Carl Dippel jumping center for the A team. David Franklin with a girl of his own. Frank .Fuselier a blond. 'lhe cafeteria without a juke box. 'Ihe building minus its fence. Q No students in Kay' s Korner. 'Ihe' study hall without a whisper. MaryuAnn Gauer unable to get her shorthand. Charles-Hanes agreeing. Bob Heck with his hair uncombedp Miss Hensley not liked. Buddy Hill and no Marlene. Hemanlloltnxeyer minus chewing gum. Pat Hopkins without John.j Barbara Hooking off of her diet. ' i ' B H1 4 i.,.lm1iE...m' a I 1 , F cf 2 'fx 'I ' 0-'-rx., s:m'12yX -Q- ,f is , l v- i Alldrew Jasinski in school five days.' Pohert Killian a juvenile delinquent. ?aul Krettler minus-his motor scotter. Mr. Langehennig skipping lunch. Cnarles Meine not playing ball. Mrs. Schieke getting angry. Jo Ann Murray without her red- hair-.' .lemme Neavratil but no Phil. Herman Petsch doing his own work. .lo Ann- Pohle jumping center. Loretta Potter with long' hair. Phillip Scherr and no piano. Carol Siems quiet. Earl- Shoemaker ignoring Pat. A Joyce Sparrow unable to answer. Shirley S'. without a poem. Jim Sutton a great lover. arlene Tanner and no wisecracks. Roylene Thomas losing Art. - Rose Townsend forgetting her hair. Gene Ward not he's a star. Janet Waninger a man hater.- Bob Willhauck weighing 92 pounds. ' Hancockiiigh not a co--ed school. WA sophomores OFFICERS President . . Sponsor . . President . . Sponsor . . Sponsor . . Sponsor . . . President . . President . . Yes, ' twas amere year ago thatwe worldly sophomores of '52 were green little fresh- men, dodging the main halls and upper class- men because rumors of initiations had us scared stiff. However, we conquered Our fears, also our locker, found our class- rooms and the gynmasium, and learned the best places to sit in the study hall if we wanted to read our comic books unmolested. Sure! We're the best class in school --always have been--that is since weenter- ed high school. We can also boast of being the smartest one--if you want proof, just look at the honor roll-- Sophomores --a long list of names follow. We are noted for pep and enthusiamg this happy ener- getic spirit has done much to raise the general morale of the student body. Cheer- ing needed at the basketball games? We're Rosemary Helvey . .Miss Doerres . . Joan Rettig . . Mrs. Denton . . Mr. Leonard . Mr. Reynolds . . Betty Aner . All Wamser there, and ready to give of ourselves as we are to a swer any call for help. As a freshman group we began to open new horizons. A freshman dance was insti- tuted and served as a precedent for this year's -beginners. This term we sponsored a dance with an amateur show for a pro- gram. The quartette which won had two sophies--well, we don't like to brag, but really, we felt that our two, Floyd Ploesser and Allen Wamser, made the best looking negroes of the four! They imitated the Four Aces and sang Sin and Ari- zona Moon, Yes, we won second at the show, too--Merline Crisler and Bob Gray sang Winterland Wonderland. We've had a good year and are looking forward to two more still bigger and bet- ter ones. David Alexander Betty Auer Erma Barker Barbara Baublit Donna Jean Beck Fai th Benz Lrbara Birkenmeier Barbara Boettcher B. Belle Bolton Janes Bone Carol Bosler Ruth Bradley Robert Branch Betty Breihan Arlene Brown Joyce Brown Charles Brunner George Bude Carol Busae Ann Campbell Bonnie Collins lhvid Cornell Richard Counts Marlene Crialer Bette Rae Darby John Darby Barbara Deaton Ronald Dickey John Dietrich Martha Dorria Terrell Douglas Pessv Dvsse Bob Ellis Arlene Evans Marvin Evans Donna Forrest Dale Foster Lucille Fritta Clarence Gebhardt. Rnael Gebhardt Carol Gerhardt. Joan Giolaon e 0 on womb 'J . W Q , an , X J K X b a if as Wg? i X 1-.:'1 if X V ff 1-ax, ' il a ' B K' ' 312 B 1 W J 3 f 'Wi we lf -nr Y v a 41 03 new conllfibuliionb.. ...Q R Heidi tw 6.5. Geraldine Godby Robert Gray Barbara Green Shirley Hahl Joy Heimann Rosemary Helvey James Hercules Fred Hoffman Nancy Hollingsworth Donald Huhn Richard J ourden Walter Kaetzel Glenn Kage Jackie Kemper Velda Kieninger Roger Krechel Gordon Krosbein Jean Landmann Joan Landmann Jackie Lemkhul John Long Robert Lutz Paul Marchbanks Norma Martin Sandra McQueen Betty McWhorter Eduin Meine Arther Meyer James Miller Sandra Moaier Charles Muse Richard Muehlfarth Richard Naert Mickey Neuataedter Audrey 0' Shea Peggy Parker Donald Parr Floyd Ploesaer Marvin Reidel Joan Rettig Marian Rickard Jerry Rieth Arlene Hisch Albert Ross Margarete Scherr Larry Schmidt Jim Schneider Bobby Joe Sexton Eugene Spitmagel John Saitznagel Marilyn Squires Shirley Stancil Shirley Sthair Delores Stibal lbnna Strectfuss Dorothy Svec Jode Tate Bill Thrasher Joan Thym Betty Verdiu John Mathes Allen Wamser Pat Watkins Bynum Welker Faye Wilcox Marlene Williams Jiumy White Fbnald Zimmerman Joan Thym Practical builders. So-o-o-o brave! 0106 H708 15 U3 ,gr 0 fd 3 IHTWNA as 1 4 A ffl Q' . A H A x ' ' r- 'S 'Z' . ,I nf 5-Sin 4 an Lo as .' df 5' 1. 2 x 5 9 I, 5' X lk 8 ' P .. ,Q .i in ' - , ,l P f Qt, 'ifff' ,I K. 1, -It ' Y x 43 3 3 in Q S if X ol-1 15' 5 G. J wxwrgi., freshm n OFFICERS President . . . Ralph Tanner President . . . .Lucille Zolman Sponsor . . . . Miss Bishop President . . . . Nancy Dale Sponsor . . . . Mrs. Fischer Sponsor . . . . . . Mr. Davis President . . . . Donald Cbrben Sponsor . . . . Mr. Steckhan Early this year anew class entered Han- cock High. We began our new life with min- gled feelings of fear and gladness--fear of the unknown, especially those mighty seniors, which lay ahead, and happy with the expectation of a new and exciting ad- venture. Our class has enjoyed various home room parties as the Olristmas and Valentine ones in which presents were exchanged and games were enjoyed. We have participated in Stu- dent Council work. Our representatives are Joan Sikorski, Melba Deal, Larry Smith, and Lynn Virgen. In this group we put into practice democratic living. The candidates for Memento King and Queen were Larry Smith and Phyllis Van Damme. Ruth Douglas was our choice for Basketball Qxeen. We have members who are active in the various organizations around school such as Y-Teens, Boys' Club, GleeClubs, Cmrus, Band, and all the sporting events. Under the heading Freshmen on the Honor Roll you will find fourteen names for the last semester. Our class is off to a good start. Watch om- smoke as we roll along! Q! Tom Atwell Donald Auer Joan Aveyard Louis Barton Gar Basden Richard Beck Ruth Beiter Charles Best Robert Bobe Arlene Boggs Jean Bolea Roger Brodbeck Ed ie Brauch Mel Brewington Jeanette Buskuehl Barbara Byrd Forrest Campbell Donald Corbin Charles Carothers Don Cleveland Claude Coffman Geraldine Coffman Hel en Coon rod Nancy Dale Melba Deal Roger Decker Ra ph T David anner Dockins Bob Donaldson Charles Donnelli Ruth Douglas William Downen Harry Dugan Haro d Frenzel Judy Gerhardt Myra Goff Rosalie Gretzshel Stanly Griser Harry Haeusser Luci le Zolman Frieda Hayman Bill Heitert Evelyn Hizer Linus Hoffmeister Richard Huhn Robert Jackson Ruth Ann Kardell Bob Kotrba Richard Kauffman Raymond Kempen Robert Kemper Lloyd Koch Doris Krechel Betty La Bruyere Lois La Bruyere PmlLhk Larry Liatenberger Richard Iatt Kay lankovich Carl Meyer Walter Meyer Shirley Moore Carole Horria een' 2712 y0lq98l DLFQOITLD . x x :.: W, O I C l'H . ' f I WM 1.1 A a we if it Z G! 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Marlene Morris Joyce Mosblech Sandra Navracil Pat Palozzola Jo Ann Pourcillie Margie Price David Reed Don Repovich Betty Rickard Virginia Rickard John Riley Delores Rohnett Claudia Rohr Janet Ruschenberg Judy Ruschenberg Don Salvia Ronald Scherr Gary Schmidt Bett Selock Gerald Settlemoir Kenneth Settlemoir Joan Sikorski La Vern Sippel Robert Sigpel Richard S elton Thomas Sickmeyer Larry Smith John Steward Karen Thomas Fred Thurman Donna Traudt Eugene Trench Phyllis Van Damme Lynn Vir en Kenneth Wallace Richard Weber Don Wikete Charles Wiley Michel Wilkinson Dorothy Wilson Ruth Wisdom Billy Worthen Dancing favorite. Our Madri Gras. jamifiar Jmlzlb Tom Atwell with a pretty girl. Joan Aveyard playing basketball. Louis Barton eating a leisurely lunch. Ruth Beiter a model little freshie. Edward Branch collecting bicycles. Charles Carothers asking questions. Claude Gaffman with Harry. Geraldine Coffman baking cookies. Helen Comrod admiring the seniors. Nancy Dale chatting with Glarles. Melba Deal looking crisp and pretty. David Dockins running to catch a bus. Charles Donnelli studying his Scout Manual Judy Gerhardt answering questions. Rosalie Gretzchel studying television. Myra Goff thinking Bill Heitt O.K. Frieda Hayman dancing gayly. Evelyn Hizer pasting Memento pictures. WI was 'ze- X elf' Q 1 3. jf: mi' . gi :Gr SEPTEMBER l'ho's a baby! along The Jfream Hlth Kardell vacationing in California. Richard Huhn quiet and gentlemanly. Daris Krechel with her long blond hair. Paul Link a number one school citizen. Richard Matt taking attendance. Pat Palozzola with Miss Schaefferkoetter. Joan Pourcellie happy as always. llvlores Bobnett with a new date. ary Schmidt surrounded by girls. Gerald S. With his cheery Good Morning. Laverne Srippel with a thick piece of pie. John Stewart very punctual. Phyllis Van Dmmne always a lady. Lynn Virgen well groomed and handsane. Charles Wiley' s nane gracing the Honor Roll. Rlth Wisdom enjoying gym class. lucille Zolman drawing pictures. QAY5 .. Mem,-i 22,1 ? fl tj, Q2 ' .- A ' v if l E!! ' X 9 f M ,Zi X' OCTOBER How about a date, baby? aber 504111001199 I an an institution of learning named Hancock Place High School. Born in the year 1911, I' have since grown steadily into thirty-five big rooms, I am proud of the fine boys and girls who enter as timid freshmen, and leave, after their senior year, confident, promising young men and wanen. Many things take place with- in my mottled tan brick walls, Let me tell you about them, We might as well start on the first floor where you will find the gym at the far end of the hall, There during the day the boys and girls get plenty of exercise, andingthe evening you will probably find a dance in full swing, or a basketball game, Just outside the gym door is the nurse's room where we can get needed first aid, O1 the same floor you will discover the art room which is easily recognized by its paintings, Down here also is our wonderful new cafeteria with its good cooks, stain- less steel fixtures, and a much appreci- ated juke-bix. Across from it is the print- ing room where the yearbook isurun offn and other jobs are done, Up the stairs, and to the left, social studies and the why's and wherefore's of producing a top ranking yearbook are taught, Proceeding straight down the hall we next come to the room where beginners and old veterans learn to master the fine art of driving. Across here, is one of my favor- ite spots because it smells so good, and, yum, yum, those delicious Russian tea cookies! Adjacent is the busy sewing room., Oh, my! I just passed up the shorthand room--that's a mighty strange language! The students can read it fluently but it seems to take some effort to write it down., Bookkeeping is taught in this room, too. Now we take a look in the school counsel- or's room, and we mustn' t miss the science one with its test tubes and curios., Here the wonders of the universe are unfolded. Up the stairs to the top floor 'rue study hall, library, and then the French and English classroom, I don't know what they're saying here half the time but it seems to be mighty interesting. O1 down is the English and speech room, and then the German one. In the math room, everything is taught from addition' to trigonometry, and some of the problems--wow! Now for the new audition. We'll hurry over there by returning to the main floor and going across the little hall that joins the two buildings. Before going tho, let's peep into the principal's office., He's out, but here's Mrs. Schicke, the gracious of- fice clerk whom the students soon learn to love. The new addition boasts of spacious of- fices for the superintendent and his secre- tary. On the left is the typing room, and directly ahead is a math and civic's one. Maps and more maps at the next stop tell us that social studies are pursued here. Let's peep into the basement and see how the masculine half of the student body keeps house, The intricate machinery here is used in the shop course, and mechanical drawing is offered over here, A popular place is this visual education room. One last upward climb to a large chem- istry and physics laboratory, and across the hall isadandy sound-proof music room.. Last is the home of the 5cGrowler --the journalism room, That bell? It's three olclock! Time to go home! I'll relax a bit, and get cleaned up and shining to greet my boys and girls in the morning! So long! 'N 'X 1-: 5 mmwgvlr V pi il nf' ' If V Q H K v 1 :NX X qi.. aus. 1 rf .55 l...lh :S - Ximba kwuwn.. vu ,l alll ev t lik' if llw Nlf-rm-nm ,goes to press. No boys? Mr. Steckhan makes math concrete. Um- .applies for that all important job. Making sure we can stop on time. lliv lliilllt' Sm-lw Ve-rlmlt Sich Sol Jus' sketchin' the beauties of nature Qlefj 0 peep 1 Wll'!IlF D me M. The proof cf the pudding is in the eating. Mrs. Cuddihee adds a star to the flag. A homemaker is trained by Miss Besel. 1 ..,, I w, Cafeteria tickets will be ready How -- now -- brown -- cow. A two letter word meaning etre. 0122 Zlfze QDQP5 aipffz activities Away with the classrooms, away with the books It's time for fun, extra-curricularly speaking. Dances in a gaily decorated gymg club meetings after schoolg baseball games over at Meine's field with our Tigers leading the score, the cor- onation of queens in formal majestic ceremoniesg staff meetings of the Memento, music assemblies with the band playing and the choral groups exer- cising their vocal chordsg basketball games with the very walls echoing the cry, Yea leam! Fight, fight, fightlng girls' sports,trackmeets in the spring, and, the gab fests in the halls before classes, between classes,and after classes--these will remain cherished memories long after high school days are over. E E 49 i E ' w, W ' ,XX X X gg! 21 by K 1 1 X C X X 'ss sw R ,, ra , Q x . W' iw S- gk b U gi' 1 if x ai 3 M N ' Q 4 is 'W X X. ,, W Q , K ,- N.. A .X Q ,QELQEW awk v Y, FZ V ' QM ' ,W S, fi fx v- xgztff,-E. - ,Z ip Qt wg ge- A iq,-,QM lf M, 42.9 f m ,, X , N A f 4 EN N? I r 4, X Y A S s. we Y w QOWUQI7 J 7776177011129 CORONATION COURT Bob Heck First.l?aw Jerry Bettale lbylene 'Ihanas Anim Page Larry Schaefer Second lbw Mildred Holuneyer Shirley Polka Earl Brand Bob Willhauck Betty Meyers Janet Wminger 'Ihird Row Bogey- Schneiders Frank Fuselier Caroline Parr Did our prom have oomph this year! Soft lights, lovely girls, the sparkle of jewel- ry, the smell of flowers, and the soft en- ticing music of Bill McKinnis' Orchestra could add up to only one thing, that May night of nights, the Junior-Senior Prom. A new precedent was started of crowning a junior queen who is to reign as queen of the school her senior year. She will then crown anew queen at next year' s prom before she, herself, joins the alumni group. This, we feel, will be an improvement as it will remove the handicap the yearbook staff has Pat Middleton Warren Patten of trying to keep the queen' s identity a secret, will give the queen added honor, and will more nearly assure an available retiring queen to crown the incaning one. The senior queen candidates were Caro- line Parr, Betty Meyers, Anita Page, and Shirley Polka.. You have already learned the Queen's identity. A program, in honor of .her majesty and court, was followed by the Coronation Dance. Refreshments, a photog- rapher, and the inviting dance music merged with the total to make the evening a most pleasant Garden of Memories,- I- 1 , M z QQ? 'fn 'X Q, Xliw hh' p sa A 4, J 4 in , - sr 4 ,ga I f 1 M' X l'lx Xrl 1, af 6.1-- V X 2? ,,.....-1 Speech ------- plain to hear and clear to see. Zh yea This year, as usual, we selected a speaker to represent our school in a dis- trict oratorical contest sponsored by the American Legion. The oration must be on some phase of the American constitution. It must be original, and must be approxi- mately six minutes in length. Mr. Leonard was in charge of our contest and the ora- tor selected to represent Hancock at Bay- less was Fay Thrasher with the oration, Do You Piave Faith in Our Constitution?' Debating was popular at Hancock this year. The national proposition for debate was Resolved: That every American citizen he subject to compulsory conscription in time of war. The subject, was delved into with interest by the debaters and listened to attentively by the student body.We fa- vored the negative side of the question. jim curfhin riaeb HKitty, don't make that irritating noise.n 58 For Angie this summer was different. Never before had a boy even so much as looked at her. Now Jack Duluth, the heart- breaker, had asked her to go sailboating. Naturally, Margie, the gabby gossip, and Jane, the girl of many dates, were not going to sit back and watch inexperienced Angie walk off with Jack. Besides having difficulty convincing Mother and Dad that she was old enough for dates, Angie had to combat the opposition of an adoring tom- boyish little sister who wws detennined to be an old maid. Lorraine,the sophisticate, and Margaret, the understanding soul, were Angie's older sisters who steered her through the stormy weather of her first love affair. Throughthe connivance of Jane and Margie, Jack and Angie quarrel. The rift between the two widens until they no longer see each other. Then, at the last minute Jack comes tosay goodbye. All their difficulties are settled, and happily An- gie leaves her Seventeenth Summer behind ana' 025022 The affirmative team consisted of Pat Simons and Fay Thrasher, the negative one was composed of George Bude and Charles Christrup. The substitute anchor man was Dave Franklin. Prior to the league debates practice rounds were held at St. Louis University High and McBride where two of our debaters won special awards for their debating ability. The student body here .wa-s also given a samplingof their speaking ability. Under the able direction of Mr. Nye, the teams presented sound and winning argu- ments in the league debates. In the picture you find seated Pat Simmons, Robert Mohr- mann and Dave Frankling standing, are Fay Thrasher, George Bude, Coach Nye, and our veteran debater, Charles Christrup.Most of lll P rm these will be with us next year. Conscription is essential to our security on even eenfd SummeP New Sitting: Watkins, Schmidt, Pohle, Dale, Von Der Haar, Kroeck, Jourden Dale Standing Schaefer Coach Leonard, Rybacki, Krekel, Sutton 59 GROWLER STAFF www! we ,ae Front Row: Mr. Nye, Schnieders, Parr, Streckfuss, Thrasher, Eichhorn, Van Damme. Back Row:Vir gn Matern, Se11man,Paf,f,en, Herfulgs, Wikete, Dale, Bauer, Veanes, Payne, Pfeiffer. Riggs, Rybacki,Beg-ier MEMENTO STAFF SUmdin85 LCSBU'-f-, Bfflale, 'IT1rasher,.Thomas, Holtmeyer, Hohman, Liebenguth, Zolman, Lutz. Sitting: Parr, Streckfuss, Vxrgen, Sutton, Waninger, Meyers, Jourdenu .M G , od M it xv ng -u ff Q., PQI- Bun ' jg' INA- A .ad AY' 60 AQ POW 61' P6 OPZLD OUP HQLUD . . . of events and ha nin s thro hout the halls of Hancock Hipgllll 8 ug 'Ihe staff is made up of members of the journalism class and- is sponsored by Mr.. Fbbert Nye, 'Ihe editors are changed every ten weeks so that all students may have an opportu- nity to get good journalism experienceg All students not in editorial positions are reporters. The edi-torial positions are: editor-in-chief, news editor, feature editor, sports editor, copy editor, and the circulation department. The persons having served on editorial positions for the first semester are: Editor-in-chiefu Fay Thrasher and Jean Streckfussg News Editor--Allan Kroeck and Carol ine Parr, Feature Editor- -Caroline Parr and Jeanette Sellmanng Copy Editor--Jeanette Sellmann and Walter Schmidtg Sports. Editor- -Harold Virgen and Jim Eichhorng Circulation Depart- ment--Ronnie Payne, -4-q 'Se al' 4? sh Something new this year was the exchange ing of articles with other high schools in the Lamy district., Many of our articles of interest to all students came from this exchmge system. - jhe mememfo rec or0'3 memories l l nm m lv smug . ., ., of friends, classmates, andoutstand- ing events of the school year., How? Bead On! Eh, go slow! Don't crop that picture any- more--it's for the bleed page! What do you think of having this one blown up? These and similar remarks were not in an atomic bomb class but are just a sample of what Went on in some of the meetings in Miss Riley's room while the '52 Memento was under construction., The year was filled with work, problems, blunders, more prob- lems, and laughs as our annual was tenderly put together, Pictures were planned, taken, cropped, and mounted, write-ups had to be proof-read, typed, and then vari-typed, margins were settled and rigidly adhered top pictures and sometimes entire pages were blown up or shrunk to the standard set, the prom queen must be kept a closely guarded secret, and no one must inadvert- ently let the dedication leak out to the eager group, deadlines were set and met mere seconds ieforeg these, and a thousand other things, seemingly too minute to men- tion, but time consuming, had to be done, Since the yearbook is an all-school project, staff members are selected fran each class, the senior class being respon- sible each year for meeting any financial need the staff may have aside from money collected for subscriptionsu As the book is usually sold for a dollar and a half, the senior class finances about half its cost of production, The staff members and their positions are given on page eighty- five. . F I g . . ' em'-:f s Qarfg of 91480 . - in 'Q o :k5::': J N -- M PFLCQ , S - ,:. Y. I 1' in X X 1 W y . ' iw 2 gf! , :ik X gut! 'Y , . . :-..- i iff! 5 x X ' ' ' gf i .'2, lj ,rg .- 'f': i .- ' Charles Chri strup Iris JO'-ll'deIl Miss Riley Verna Hohman Phyllis Sutton Sponsor cafo The National Honor Society is composed of students chosen for outstanding leader- ship, scholarship, character, and service. This year we kept the honor roll, and compiled a history and scrapbook of the organization since its origin. Each member is very proudof his gold pin with its symbolism. OIYJLUQFQ The Library is a mecca for those stu- dents who enjoy reading fiction. Both the recent and the old favorites may be found there. It is general headquarters for sow cial studies and science research. Miss Frizzell supervises the sixteen student librarians and together they keep the place a center of culture. Front How: llizer, Birkenmeier,.Mosier,, Heck, Vonder Haar. Back How: Gray, Jourden, Sutton, Willhauck, Miller, Geyhardt, Virgen, Kellogg, Po ka. MUSICAL DIARY SEPTEMBER . . School begins again and Wow the shape that everyone's lips and voices are in. Mr. Reynolds had a rough time testing them. Most of the members of the band could only get weak whispers out of their instruments. 'Ihe music department secured a quantity of up-to-date music. lb, ra, me, wow! Q see bead? M 110223 OCTOBER .... The choral roups gave a performance for the Patrons' illiance at Ward l. They sang such songs as, This Nearly Was Mine, the medley from Show- boat, and many other all-time greats . . NOVEMBER . . . By the time November rolled around, the new building had been completed. In this building is one of the finest music rooms in the schools in the South County. One half of the room is for the vocal groups, the other half is for the band. . . DECEMBER. . .The vocal groups went on a triptoEureka. On the way out to Eureka, the kidsjust about sang away their coices, if that is at all possible. They were Front Row: Heiman, Dorris, Joan Landman, Bolton, Bradley. Verdin, Benz. Second Row: Thym, Jean Lllldlll, Kemper, Brown, Auer, Rongey, Rae. Third How: Green, Duggt, Chambers, Potter. 4 i 6 Eli ' 1 e W R A ' X , .. , . . , , be S, . Q r' . ' 4 ff i' 5 R f ' -f 2 A g f - rgszafrl N A jAere3 Homin? Z e cz Jong' GLEE CLUB MIXED CHORUS V is 1 .lo ..-.T - - . 1' , R b k', Sh h d, P. S h , Rohr. Standing: Bude, Gray, Jasinskl Mf- Slttlngiwamseri Fuse let Y ac 1 ReyHhfHs, Mohrmgn?rB. Hill, Ploesser. Front Row:Baublit, S. Barker, Benz, Bradle , Meyers, Waninger, Schleicherh Squires. Second HowuHohman Gray, M05ier,He1vey, Hopkins, Boettcher, T. Barker, Forrest, Stancil. Third How: Mr: Beyno1ds,Webb, Hoskings, Bude,Shepherd, P. Scherr, Wamser, Hybacki, Bohr. Fourtl1How:'Tanner, Siems, Williams, Plnsser, B. Hill, E. Hi 1, Jasinski, Matern, Gray. received with a hearty welcome and a grand introduction was made for them. The mixed chorus sang the chorus from 'Hallelujahn, and the boys' glee club gave the snappy numbers, Joshua Fit' the Battle of Jerico and, 'Younger Than Springtime.n Then came Christmas, and Mr. Reynolds had a swell program set up for the kids. The band kept up an old school tradition by playing H Sleigh Ride.' The girls'g1ee club sang uJesu Bambino,n andtheGerman class helped by singing Oh Christmas Treeu and Silent Night.n The whole school joined in singing Christmas carols accompanied by the school Z5 04706 69 bfueb away BAND 15.2 ff Front Row: Kotraba, Long, White, Bude, Petsch, Muehlfarth, Shoemaker. Second Row: Bobe, Cornell, Alex under, Gray. Third Row: Jasinski, Brewington, Ploesser, Bettale, Brodbeck, Wamser, Mr. Reynolds. band. Then came the holidays for Christmas and New Years. fThis vacation would have come in handy after New Year's Evel. Every- one was sad he had to leave dear old Han- cock for ten days. CHa!l Some of us gave up two or three hours of our vacation to go caroling through the county on Saturday, December 22, 1951. fWay back whenl. . . JANUARY . . . The vocal groups again went on a trip Clucky kidslg this time it was out to Valley Park High School. Every- one had fun entertaining there. Another program that was presented in January was the one given by Webster Groves. FEBRUARY . . .The only interesting thing that happened in February, was the Open House at the high schools. The stu- dents showed their parents and friends around the building. People thought the new addition was wonderful. The school was open for two hours and the band played at intervals of every fifteen minutes .... MAfKli .... Eureka High School re- turned our visit. They gave a wonderful perfonnance which we thoroughly enjoyed. On the fifteenth of March the Patrons' Alliancegavetheir regular spring progrmm. They gave an entertaining show and had a large turn-out .... APRIL . . . By thetimeApril rolled around, everyone was excited about the music festivals. The first one was on the fourth of April and was for soloists only: the second, was on the eighteenth of April and was for the choral groups. Near the end of the month we had the Spring Show as is customary.Allchoralgroupsparticapated in the show and there were a few soloists. MAY ..... N0 COMMENT! JUNE .... HURRAY! SCHO0L'S OUT! A Fichhorn, Vir-rhsllrw-sivlentg Thomas, President, Brand Scams-tary-Treasurer. Jn fun VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club is composed of boys who have earned a letter in any varsity sport. Its purpose is to encourage good sportsmanship throughout the school. We meet every other Wednesday under the leadershipcoffbach Hager. Each member pays dues, the money being used to sponsor a hayride and other social activities. Each spring we add the name ofthe boy, chosen by the club for outstanding sportsmanship to a plaque which has been placed in the main corridor. Last year John Cantwell re- ceived this honor. After the business session of our meet- ings we have a short recreation period which consists largely of playing basket- ball. ZZw0 Front How: li. Vie-ine. Br-xdbeck, Avery, Brand, C. Meine. SecondRow: Eichhorn, Rybacki, Fuselier,Cantwell Dale. Third How: Schaefer, Thomas, Matern, Lehmkuhl, Virgen, Coach Hager. 0924 - APM: in BOYS ' CLUB The Boys Club of Hancock highl ighted their year's activities again by sponsor- ing the Coronation Dance and crowning Miss Betty Lou Meyers Basket ball Queen. The club develops good sportsmanship, good fellowship, and higher ideals among members. Meetings were held on Monday eve- nings, and after the business meeting wholesome recreation, such as ping pong and basketball were enjoyed. The club purchased a buffer for the ln- dustrial Arts Department. The Boys Club is sponsored by Mr. Schwab, and at the end of each year a swimming party is held at some resort to complete a successful year. Drexler, Sec., Ebert, Pres., Wurtz, Vice-P es. Jourden, Treas., Jasinski, Sgtv at-Arms, Mr. Schwab ana' yyfq ZZ eief' First Row: B. Hill, F. Wurtz, A. Wamser, R. Muehlfarth, G. Bude, F. Ploesser.Second Row: Mr.Schwab, Jourden, Jasinski, J. Sptiznagel, Ebert, Groebl, Deaton, Campbell, Klingeman,Gamb1ll, Brodbeck.Th1rd Row: Kaetzel, Lutz, Getty, Beck, Drexler, Blest, Reidel, E. Spitznagel, Foster, Griser. .. i . - - . l 67 'JL -454 sf. I 4 , ,y '54 Miss Doerres, Sponsor, Marian Wilcox, President LUQ IWZCZL party, a bowling party, and a successful havride inco-operation,with LheB0ys'C1ub, We found that social service combined with social activities provided a balanced program. Y-TEENS This group of active girls form a club called the Y-Teens, which is sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. The club consists of forty girls and neets every Thursday at three o'clock for a business meeting and to plan recreation for the group. The Y-Teens do a lot of work on World Fellowship. At Christmas we sent candy over-seas, and, for the veterans, we knit- ted bed socks, and painted trays to set on their tables in the hospital. The girlsalso made baby clothes for the Red Cross to be sent to other countries. The group activities concerning recrea- tion this year were picnics, a pajama Jcfzoo Ek Since Miss Betty Doerres, the former leader of the Y-Teens, has left our school, we wish to welcome our new leader, Miss Hensley, and hope she will enjoy leading the group as we are sure we will enjoy her. Front Row: Tbdd, Drexler, Wilcox, Miss Doerres, Dale, Hohman. Second Row: Collins, Blake, Hosking, Dofflsv AV9YBfd. Sthncil, Bolton, Heiman, Darby. Third Row: Wisdom, Hobnett, Dale, Mosier, Navratil 5515511 Eagle, Dugge, Beck, Green, Thym, Deaton, Wilson. Back Row: Verdin, Gretchel, Martin, Gerhardt, Hayman, Potter, Siems, Tanner, Williams, Webb, Patzola, Hizer, Chrisler. CAMERA CLUB Click, click, click, goes the shutters on the cameras of the members of one of Hancock's newly formed clubs, the Camera Club. We like taking pictures as it is a lot of fun and at the same time we are creating something that will live forever. We meet at three o'clock each Thursday, in the classroom of Mr. Davis, our sponsor and make plans for being on hand to take needed pictures. Some thingscafinterest we have found to photograph have been the Tb. mobile unit, the crowningoi'the Memento King and Queen, the new cafeteria, and the senior dance. We are making plans to buy some needed equipment for the club wmysomn Shelton, M. Biggs, Mr. Davis, J. Dehner, F. Wilcox D. Franklin, N. Shelton, B. Hill. anal buifol for om orrow The Mehlville F. H. A. chapter was hos- tess to the Hancock home economics classes last fall. As a result we were inspired to organize our own chapter. Officers chosen by the group were Mary F. H. A. Front Bow: Frenzil, Bolton. Second Bow: Koffman, Fritz, Row: Miss Besel, Boles, Thomas, Aveyard, Lehmkuhl, Frenzel, president, Jerry Coffman, vice president, B. Bell Bolton, secretary, and Jeanette Watson, Treasurer. Special activities include sewing for the orphans, and work for the Bed Cross. Kardell, Watson, Sealock, Darby, Sippel. Third Kemper, Sikorski, M. Rickard, B. Rickard. 1 1 A '1 I' 5 'D ' if e.. M. if F5 x f- 'A Fffxi t,.,Q,h,j . ' sd, ffm. ' e if . . aw Q gas 5 sports . . . Sports at Hancock do much to keep school spirit alive.. We try to encourage a large number to enter the various fields, Some enjoy participating in varsity sports be- cause of the competitive incentive, others play for the sheer joy of the game which, of course, is intensified by wirmingo Let- ters are given those students who meet certain requirements in particular fields, Intra-mural glnes are enjoyed by the entire student body and afford an opportunity for many to participate, At the close of the seasons, the winning basketball and volley- ball teanxs issue achallenge to the facultym These ganns have a hundred percent attend- ance and- we students often find that the faculty are much more agile then we had supposed and win the gameso However, we have me .JJ 0 QD 4' N ? Q. 'I . lf ..i- 'Ii V .T- I no way of knowin what creaking joints may be causing trouble the next day. Some schools concentrate on boys' ath- letics and forget that one half of their school enrollment is girlsu We try not to do that here., In the fall you find the irls playing soccer, and then, volley Eall, basketball, folk, and square dancing, baseball, and badminton follow. Like the boys they, too, enjoy ping-pong.. We really donyt like to admit it, but Coach Hager is our best ping-pong playerb Mast any intermission time around school one cm find' a chess gane in progress. Who said high schools were neither mentally alert nor patient! Yes, we at Hmcock do enjoy our sportsc. May we have more of them! Kaoeiaf Hats off to an undefeated baseball team that, like the Old Muddy, gained momentum, increased in purpose and in strength as it neared the end of the season, and, as a re- sult, carried everything before it! No doubt the other South County teams will be glad to know that this great temn is playing together for its last year., As most players are seniors, Coach Hager will have a rebuilding job when the base- ball season comes around again, Some of the highlights in the season were Bob Hybacki's no hit game, the fine pitching of Alvin Thomas who won five games for Hancock, and Larry Schaefer's thrilling hitting--his final average wasatremendous 435 for the year.. The Tiger group consisted mostly of seniors with Buddy Brand playing third, Larry Schaefer at short, Jimmy Eichhorn guarding second, and Charlie Meine serving at first, In the catching department a sophomore, Eddie Meine, did very well while Alvin Thomas, Tom Avery, and Bob Rybacki worked on the mound for Hancock. In the outfield, Roger Schneiders, Earl Matern, and Harold Virgen made a speedy strong armed outfield., Each player did his part in mak- ing the tean a winning ones We J' em DAOLU cficzmono' Date Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 9 QPMQ Opponent Scores Eureka' 2-0 Bayless 2-0 Mehlville 9-3 Affton 6-2 Valley Park 17-4 Mehlville' 8-4 Eureka 1-0 C h d . ' Bayless' 5-4 on slzififfgfgtslz Meme Affton' 3-2 Valley Park' 20-0 'Home games Front Row: Thomas, Lutz, Eichhom, Brodbeck, Reidel, E. Heine, Rybacki. Second Row: Gray, Schaefer, Fuselier, Schneiders, C. Meiue, Brand, Virgen, Matern, Coach Hager. 71 60 Dfeffaff 1' ow mgbr Jlyorf Standing: Thomas, Hill, Heck, Scherr, Meine, Cantwell, Lehmkuhl, Sheppherd, Willhauck, Virgen, Schaefer Eichhorn. Kneeling: Coach Hager, Haeusser. Standing: Boettcher. Middleton, Von Der Hear, Kneeling: Waninger, Van Damme- 72 .50 W8 CPOWH Cl N860 Miss Betty Lou Meyers, senior candidate, was chosen Basketball Queen by the student body, and crowned Queen by Mrs. Dorothy Benner, retiring queen, in an impressive ceremony at the Coronation Dance. Miss Meyers was escorted by Allen Wamser and Mrs. Benner by Kenneth Ebert. The attendants were Jeannette Hoffman, Betty Verdin, and Huth Douglas. Their es- corts were Frank Wurtz, Floyd Ploesser, and Bob Lutz. Miss Meyers was presented with a rhinestone necklace and bracelet to match, and the attendants were given rhine- stone bracelets. The Boys' Club was very happy to honor Mr. Hager and present him with a tie clasp and, cuff links set, in recognition of not only the good teams he produces, but also the sportsmanship and fair play the boys show. The Coronation Dance is sponsored annually by the Boys' Club of Hancock which in turn is sponsored by Mr. Schwab. QUEEN BETTY LOU Ploesser, Verd' , Eb g, R ' ' ,, U' er ef11'1n8 qlig'-?i,ma!Dpr35hZzRepL1Eg1agbalcgtlzager Qleen Betty Lou Meyers Ylamser hl J' Eichhorn Alvin Thomas Larry Schaefer Jerry Lehmku xmmy W8 M6 6200! P0 OWOHCI This year's basketballteam brought many honors to Hancock. It started the season This is o November record for the year Elvins with a victory and went to first place in November Meblvllle both the Bayless and Ferguson Tournaments. November BaYleSS uWait till next yearf'couLdwe1l be the NOV' Paclflc favorite saying of the students of Hancock Nev- Bavless after watching this team roll up the sec- NOV' Lutheran ond best record of any Hancock team. Our December Affben' , 24-6 record was second only to that of the December Sc- MaFY S 1947-48 Squad. December Valley Park' The Tigers are justly proud of their December Affton successful and pleasant season. December BaY1e5S A bit o' cheer eases tension before the game. lt might he.. .it could be a two pointer' -Q.. W.. ...hi M 9 I Charles Meine Harold Virgen John Cantwell Phillip Scheri- cwaf wk ZZQ Uber? cfebf December 20 Fairview' 50 - 24 January 25 Pattonville 71 - 59 Gmstmas Prev- Tour- January 29 Fairview so - 26 DEC- 26 wash- Tbch- 40 ' 36 February 1 Cape Girardeau 39 - 54 DEC. 27 Sumner 50 - 55 February S Bayless' 53 - 44 January 4 MCh1V11lC' 38 ' 21 February 12 Valley Park 61 - 38 January 8 Roosevelt' 48 - 39 February 15 Eureka' 71 - 64 JBUUBTY 10 MCK1n1eY' 35 ' 41 February 19 Rv. Gardens 73 - 59 January 15 Cleveland 40 - 53 February Regional Thur. January 18 Eureka 47 - 41 Feb. 26 Chaminade 44 - 36 January 22 Ferguson Tbur. Feb, 27 Maplewood 37 - 67 Jan- 22 Eureka 63 - 47 Feb. 29 Lutheran 44 - 45 Jan. 24 Ferguson 40 - 39 Hone games' Is this the way to do it, Coach? Yum, the super feed we got for this one ! We want a basket! We want a basket, now POWER IN RESERVE The Hancock B team had H fair record for the basketball season of 1951-52 as we won 9 and lost 11 games. This record does not tell the true story, however, as the team played some strong teams to lose by one point. Ihring the season there were two very bright spots in the fine all-round playing of Roger Brodbeck, and the rebounding and defensive play of Ray Kemper, which helped to bring the Tigers second place in the South County League. In the Mehlville Tournament, we won easily from the host team, Mehlville, in the first night of tournament play, but the second night, minus dueplaying of cen- ter, Ray Kemper, we bowedto a rough Affton team, 38-28,iJxwhatwas a rough and closely contested game throughout. Zh wamd ZZf UU If . . Standing: Haeusser, Reidel, Canpbell, Schneider, Meyer, 'Coach Hager. Sitting: Lutz, Brodbeck, Corbin. LEGAL SPEEDEHS err Some people recognize the arrival of Spring by the coming of the first robin, but here at Hancock, we had a more depend- able method--the formation of our track ILCHTI. The popularity of this seasonal sport was revealed in the large number of boys who signed up for track this year. Each hoped to le able to wearthe colorful blue and gold suit which meant he had made the team. Our success at the scheduled track meets against the teams in our league was worth the many afternoons spent in gruel- ing practice. We made excellent showings this year in all divisions of the meets-- the mile run, 100-yd. dash, the relays, the discus throw, broad jumping, hurdling, high jumping, and the pole vaultingl Schaefer gets some early indoor practice. 266 zhlfqjcaczea 0 cz 5609011 First row: Gebhardt, Hauesser, Brodbeck, Lutz, Kauffmann, Kotrba. Second row: .Barr, Smith, Ploesser Hill, Thomas, Eichhorn, Krekel, Franklin, Payne, Bone. 'Ihird row: Donaldson, Virgen, Wurtzg Sheppard Denton, Willhauck. Cantwell, Drexler, Leggitt, Schnieders. Blest, Campbell, Schaefer, Coach Hager. 'li . as .L 77 nw ii - GIRLS' SPORTS Sports play a large part in the lives ofthe students here at Hancock. The girls, not being satisfied by just being specta- tors at the boys' games, have fonned teams of their own under the guidance of the gym teacher. The girls enthusiastic interest in the different sports is proved by the huge turn-out whenever try-outs are held for the various teams. The first group to be formed this year was the basketball, both A and B squads. Games were scheduled and played against the South County teans and even though our losses were more numerous than our wins, the teams had a great time trying. The Q62 Miss Doerres Stlbal Webb Jourden Waninger Siems, Squires, Eagle, Schleicher, Polka,Midd1et0h Mosier Miller Valleroy. GIRLS' SPORTS losses were off-set by the grim determin- ation of the girls to do better next year. Volley hall was the next group formed and here, too, games were held in compet- ition with the other schools. With the combination of their playing ability and good practice they made a grand showing in their league games. Along came spring and we organized a softball team. On our excellent playing field the team was trainedtcnpitch, catch, bat, and run in the way that players on a winning team must and with that training the girls brought victory to Hancock. Yes, sports are a popular diversion at Hancock. fm Miss Drerres, Stibal, Thrasher, Campbell, Miller Schleicher Eagle Hopkins Siems Webb Mosier Squires Heimann e 0070, ZZ our Jiking THE WHISPERING WINDS The whispering winds are here once more Murmuring soft me1odies round my door 'Ihex whispering winds that bring content The swaying breezes that God has sent, The ranpant waves no longer leap As the soothing winds lull them to sleep, Stately trees sway to the sighing tune That the whispering winds softly croon, Peace- has come with this comforting breeze, Peace to the waves and eace to the trees. 1 P A' message of canfort, of peace, and content In this whispering wind that God has sent. , Slirley Schneiderheinze - - Class of '53 HELP! TARZAN? HELP? 'Ihere I was, lost in the wildsof central Africa, not knowing which way to turn! Everywhere I looked I saw dense thick un- derbrush and towering trees that in many places completely hid the s1m's rays, And the maddening noises - that incessant chattering of the monkeys in the trees, the howl of ajungle beast in the distance, the- whirring humning sound of the swarming insects, and, worst of all, the continuous beat of the tribal drums. Theybwere after me! I had escaped from them and I knew that they wou1dn't stop lmtil they had found me, 'Ihe sun beat down mercilessly and several times I fell from utter exhaustion, but each time managed to struggle to my feet because I knew that my only hope for survival was to keep moving. Onward and onward I ran, a lone unarmed woman striving to keep alive when every muscle and nerve in my body was crying out Stop and rest for just a little while. Trying hard not to pay attention to my fa- tigue, I repeated over and Q-ver to myself, If I can only make it back to camp--if I cm only make it back to canpf' Theabrmnbles and briars in the under- growth became groping, clutching fingers reaching eagerly for me as I passed, tear- ing angrily into my arms and legs, leaving trickles of blood, but still I pressed on. The drwns were getting louderandthat-mon- otone echoed in my throbbing head, boon... boom...boom...boom! My brain was spinning dizzily, beads of perspiration lined my forehead, and my ragged clothing was hot, damp, and sticky. The sound of the drums grew more loud and I had the strange uneasy feeling that I was being watched, either by a native or a hungry lioness. I stared about me and saw nothing, but that feeling would not leave me--someone or something was watch- ing every move I made. Faster I ran, furi- ously fighting the vines and barriers of nature that lay before me and safety. Then I 'tripped and fell. All of a sudden, every- thing was hushed and sti1l.' It was quiet, deathly quiet, and I lay there afraid to open my eyes. I became aware that whatever had been watching me was now leaning over me: I could hear it breathingafiealizing that this was the end, I slowly opened my eyes and there, hovering over me, was.g... my mother saying, Fay, get up and get dressed! You're going to be late- for school! Hurry now! ! l Fay Thrasher - - Class of '52 THANKS I have often wondered, --Maybe you have too-- Why teachers want to be teachers When there's other things to do. They have college educations, They could do just lots of things, Yet, they' re satisfied to help us find The success that knowledge-brings. 'lhey sacrifice their leisure hours, --Grading papers can't be fun-- And what thanks do they get -----Absolutely none! So I for one, would like to say, Thanks , for all the help you' ve given, And- may you someday be rewarded, If not on earth,--- -------- in heaven! Fay Thrasher - - Class of '52 0 Zideaounea' pealffo . . . THE SKYSCRAPEH--SYMBOL OF AMERICA When we secured our independence from England, we found ourselves still tied to Europe'sapron strings. Even our Capitol in Washington was designed by foreigners be- cause they were considered the best archi- ECCIZS. We gradually developed the art of de- signing buildings. We imitated several styles but wanted something original. When we finally developed astructure,we start- led the world wdtdnthe tall, graceful lines of the skyscraper. It is logical that we should compare something thus purely American with our ideal and way of life. Our skyscraper has forty-eight stories. Texas, being the largest, is on the ground floor and the other forty-seven rise into the sky according to size. The smallest, Rhode Island, being on top. The steel braces are the government imbedded in concrete and based on solid rock. The concrete and rock are the rights of men and the sacred freedoms on which our government is based. This structure would be useless without the brickswhichsurround it. These are the people. The mortar is the American spirit which holds the people together. The windows are our -lookout on the world. The clear panes of glass, our free press, are never blackened by the suppression of the news. The doors, which we find ever open, are the right to come and go as we please. The floorboards are our freedoms. We walk over them day by day and never really realize what they mean to us. It is only when the termites chew into the wood and a board breaks that we realize how valu- able they are. Under the Federal Constitution, a state can do what it wishes so long as it con- forms with Federal law. Thus we find the various floors ofour'skyscraper developing their own personalities. For instance, if a state wants strict marriage laws and legalized gambling that is its privilege. Our forefathers left us this building in sacred trust. we must constantly be on the alert against the termites which would destroy it from within. It is up to us to make sure no rust collects on the steel girders of government by our electing the wrong officials. We must make sure the bricks are held securely in place and any chipped mortar is quickly repaired. It is only by caring for this building that we can leave for our children that precious heritage of democracy that has ever made our America a beacon of hope to a troubled world. Lana Sue Welker Class of '53 THE EXODUS The glance at a clock, The ring of a bell, And awakening students Stampede pell mell. They dash out of rooms Slamming the doors, Hun to their lockers On o e of three floors. They throw in their books, And pull out some more, Then grab the jackets Or caps which they wore. They stop for awhile Tb chat with a pal, And continue on With 8 big fat smile. Then a sudden ieace And you askf'why?' Oh, of course,' you say, Three o'clock's gone by.' Mary Ann Blake Class of '53 TREE BESIDE THE ROAD Straight and sturdy md stalmch it stands, Its life not affected by uman h nds. Its branches not burdened by the day's sorrows, It patiently waits for the brighter tannrrows. Tiller it grows throughout the years, Thru the Sun's smile and the rain's tears. It uttersnoounplaint when colu winds blow, As it rests contentedly in the drifting snow. Iiohumn being could endure what it nustg No lowly man could show such trusm No doubting woman could carry life's load As does that sturdy tree beside the road. Shirley Schneiderbeinze fgeffko P0177 me WQYZFQ e e 7 Tris, lhyllis, and Marcella of yesteryear. Richard Thomas prepares for an occupation. ThP Four Acesn--a popular foursome Norma J. and Peggy P., two slick chicks. Miss Hensley,our'new physical ed. teacher. Basking in the spoils of athletic victory Ruth Bradley entertains the student body This good friend pays us a weekly visit The prospect of a pleasant day lies ahead A congenialand popularbrother-sister team rw F 9 we v x. p X W ., XX, xy, N it X . '- WM 06? afafaweciczllon We, the Memento Staff of 1952, remember assistance given by others so that tomorrow the hours of time put into the pages of may have the memories of today. We are this hook, but we must not forget the truly grateful for this help,, Photography- - Division Pages- - Photo Plates ---- Vari-Typing and Printing Binding - - Co-editors - - Lettering - Editorial Associates- - Bisiness Manager - Technical Assi stance: Memento Sta ff: - - -Speith Studio Centralia, Illinois - - - -Jack Zehrt Multigraph Sales Con - - Machines Class Hancock High School Mr. John Glassen, Jrn Becktold Binding Go. - Phyllis Sutton Fay Thrasher - -Jerry Bettale Norma Martin - - Evelyn Hizer Verna Holman Herman Hol tmeyer Joan Leggitt Dorothy Liebenguth Robert Lutz Caroline Parr Nancy Pohle Walter Schmidt Jean Streckfuss Alvin Thomas Harold Virgen Janet Waninger Lucille Zolman - - Iris Jourden v ,Qmember ZLHJ . J. . If SEP'l'EMBEl'i 5 Labor Day? Freedom comes the Ehysics class . . M Boys' Club J ends A , S wow! thgse initiates ecome girls for a day: Y-Teens good looking freshmen ones become boys . . . Work and more work: M . y Booksxgiven out? .W W ., Weiner roasts are in order . . . f Ugh! il , , , Sgmg The Memento Staff is selected . . . The ' N ringsg Seniors! U G B Boys? Club elect officers . . 9 Growler Drivers Education be.. staff edits the school news . . . Baseball comes all talked aboutn subject . . . Much homework assigned . W, . Famous--Barr, here is in the airv Yea! Team! . . . The lazy hazy days of Indian Sunrner arrive. OCTOBER I Step right up, -buy a yearbook . . . Junior Fall Festival dance, a wow! 6 . W. Nancy Kay! arrives at the Schwab home. . M Kenneth Wallace gets to school on time . v . Mildred and Herman are winners ., , . Baseball team takes all comers . . Junior candy sale booms . . ., Movies enjoyed in citizenship . . . 'lhe book mobile arrives on schedule ., W. Girls' enjoy soccer ' ., Q t Our hearing tested A by Miss Toedt seal., QI ,.,. son basketball passes go Z on sale . . ., Hay rides, the smell of autumn bon fires, and the gorgeous coloring of the hills awouldn't it be great to be a gypsy! NOVEMBER I Student Council flower J . Girlsl tumbling group form into shape - ' p J fund assembly W W .t . , J tiedecoration of the home ec. rooms f Ten week report cards completed .W . KW Gloria gets an engagement ty, bring ahls and groans ring . . . Hurry and primp, group pictures J' W , .W Yipeel Thanks coming upl W .W Cupid makes mother senior Old Man Winter, for a happy-so this time Dot W Snow and more two day's ice vacation W . W We slip and slide back to school . Assembly on safe driving. W Tb, X- rays snow? 'Thanksgiving becomes a pleasant mem- ory , W No, it canlt be true, but it is! We more into the new building. DECEMBER Cheers, the selling of eandyW the refezreefls whistle adds up to the basketball season in full swing L U .. Seniors sell Christmas cards .W Q W Hurry with your shoppingg timefs most gone . Q ., Glristmas tree decorates front hall .. D 6 Student Council dame was a cozy home affair L .W U The Growler tame out with a red and green cover . .W Facul-v ty enjoy a pre-,holiday get--to--getherr Who made the cookies? . 5 College students return to the old haunts ., .W ., No basketballgmnes lost to date .W .J W, What? Can Christmas be over? , . Q We did lose a game during vaeation , 1 W, The wa parties were super. .W W. Vacationless days stretch ahead. J ANUARY 7 A brand new year .W W W A Vacation all too short 9 fl- ., . ., Back to work in li earnest . .W U Exams r loom ahead W. Thrill 'WS' . ff-ie,.,,eof thrills, the cafes teria opens inkour buildingu No more races up the street' U , Mmy Christmas sweaters and diamonds in evidence W W. W. President Trumanls speech to the new congress televised. We listendd with Mr.. Churchill . W .. 'Ihe leap year dance-U what music? What beauties? .W E .. What a kingly couple, -Mildred and Herman.. 0 . Se- mester ends ., . Q Wow? Grade Cards! . . . We check up on our manners for open house . 0 , The front yard of' the new building is landscaped . Cafeteria boasts curtains. ana' Mia ? Open House enjoyed . 0 . White shoes for all is the order of the days They mustbe always clean! .v .. . New visual-ed room, a favorite . . ., 'Ihe Boys' Club crown a bas- ketball queen 5- . . The Honor Boll grows longer . . . Covers chosen for the year- book . . . Miss Hensley becomes our new phy.ed., teacher ., . . Miss Doerres accepts a position with the YU W. Good luck .. , . Patronls Alliance Pro- gram. Music students receive earned bouquets . . ., B team tourney at Mehlville Q ., . Juniors startaprecedent. Elect a queen to rule over the next school year U . . Senior prom queen chosen by a jtmior-senior vote . U . Freshmen and Canera Club dance 0 . . Ollie Klostermanls orchestra is popular . , Q Eureka music department progran deserved an orchid . . .. Easter vacation clothes appear at school . . , Track victories be-- come conmon events . U Q Alumni reception has oomph ., . V Prom dates in the making . . . The American history classes invade their state's capital . , U Juniors select rings ., U . Chorus from Bayless returns ' x ' Seventeenth Summer'Q a 0 playofplays Q A . Style Show displays work of L students ., Q U Day of days, the Junior'fSenior Prom, arrives ., .. Q Spring music festival Faculty have their draws a hill house . . , yearly election of officers . .. ., Senior Only five school days in this month of near perfecty' days U . . Tuesday night found the seniors in caps and gowns re--f ceiving coveted diplomas . . , Eighth grade conmencement is held in our auditorium . . . 'Ihe new freshmen schedule . . . Semester grade cards bring. happiness to many but MARCH APRIL M AY JUNE 85 Classes take Kuder Test . . . Washington's birthday observed. Se- mester gradeslring cheers and groans . . . Few schedule changes . . . Seniors select in- vitations . , . Chest X-rays for upper cl assmen and facul tyo Mr. Drennan, former principal, pays us a visit ., . . Patch test for Tb. given to freshies and sophs . . . County Teachers Meeting gives us a vacation . . . Memento pictures go to the Multilith Compmy . . . Student Council officers attend State Con- vention at St. Joseph . . .. Down cane our fence . . . Cast chosen for the senior play 0 , . Track practice starts in earnest. our visit . ., . Final Tb. X-rays.. . . Volley- ball intrunurals . . . Music festival at Maples- wood is attended f s ,eu Front yard shrubbery ge ts ' ' . . . , 4 a trimming Spring W f intermural volleyball moves along ., . . Q Career Day is educational and enjoyable, . . Yearbook goes to press. outing leaves ha 'py memories and cases of sunburn' U ., .. Cliass-Day and achievement day are combined 0 U ., Lettermen are made happy with their tokens of attainment. . . Current event medal presented ., 0 . 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