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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1953 volume:

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V JMNET WAAINGER C,I1ARL ES gm IS TR UP HANCOCK PLACE HIGH SCHOOL LEMAY, MISSOURI f-'14 f '4?'2Q2 U Il IJMI 'Q rsinwkw 'E' E In SEIIHIE L Islam HEI MH .W Sf. Iv. EE , Zu .W P U . CC? IYIEIFII QQ W 'lilac' ,,.a FHI3-13 .13 I: 'Am ff' W IIUI bum Aid' .gf If Aff ml'iIWq I I I I I , 7 I lg? Ii ' I L II' .W I ' , I ,mv , ' Q I I 'I .ol W ' EP 'H I HI, ip I i 1 'I . .'I I , II 'I , , m '--' llrlli V I' nI l 1 FI w I' ,. N QI lx: .F B bg ,avg ,,,, Q g l X J .I l I I ' I '- 4 I ' ' I Q f If X I- , A -s. il- 1, ai ZA A r, 0' I With the passing of another year, one more chapter is added to the story of our school. 'lhis chapter is filled with the essential events and activities that have addedm the joy and pleasure of our school life. It had been an exciting year as well as a year of fulfillment., We want this chapter to add much to the foundation of our school as well as to help keep bright the. menories of the lessons we have learned, the work we have accomplished, the flmwe enjoyed, and the many friends we have made. 2 X f X - I In '- J We dedicate the 1953 Memento to our friend, teacher, and helper, Mr. Brommer. 'Ihe friendship which we have shared with him has inspired us with the love of know- ledge which he spreads by his intelligent manner and stern ways. He has taught us not only of the accumu- lated facts, ideas, and actions of mang hit also of our responsibility as an in- dividual in a democratic society, through his ovn responsible attitude and individu- alism. How often has he sacrificed his time to help us, ------- how many grains of sand are on the beach. We hope that in some small way this dedication makes up for what he has done so unselfishly. 3 O at Meg? 1-3 . waitin-1, x .L ' . Lf A 1 2,2 , Q if 1 1 f-SENT? Q-7 g 'dm JMD N-. ly . J f L za Mfawfzm fy I, r The voice of America can be heard ring- ing through the home, school, factory, and office. The songs that are heard are melo dies of laughter and of praise for work well done. Language is a barrier that only music can penetrate, and when America sings, all can understand, Through the centuries since our nation was founded, music has been the one out- standing way of expressing our feelings, whether they he gay or sad, whether we seek entertainment, or whether we wish to wgrghip. Our pace toward our goals has of? ten been quickened by the lively rhythm of a patriotic tune or the wonderous beauty of a hymn, When you pass a home, a school, a fac- tory, a church, or just an empty lot, listen closely and you, too, will hear America singing, 5 'V r MEMENTO QUEEN The lovely queen reigning over the year book this year is Joan Held, of the senior class, . This petite,blue eyed, blond has helped in all class activities and is very inter- ested in the Sports. This is shown by her ability as a cheerleader for the ligers. Besides school sports, she is also inter- ested in swimming and spends many of her Summer hours at this sport. Dancing is al- so one of her favorite hobbies and she en- joys nothing more than to listen to good music. Joan's future seems bright since she has planned and studied to do secretarial work after graduation. MEMENTO KING This year's Memento King is none other than tall, dark, and popular Everett Lewis. HEW,aMmishwmtoMsmmyfdmMm is a senior and has attended Hancock schools for his entire education. He intends to further his education by entering Missouri University after graduation, and is going to enroll in the College of Arts and Sci- ence. lhis green eyed,dark haired, lad says his favorite color is blue, his favorite food is fried chicken, and his favorite activity is swimming. His pet peeve hap- pens to be pony-tail hair style. Ev is well known around school by his friendliness to everyone and his eagerness to help in class activities and social functions. CLASSES SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN CLASS VIEWS GOVERNMENT FACULTY BOARD OF EDUCATION PATRONS' ALLIANCE OFFICE AIDS MAINTENANCE FORCE STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SOCIAL EVENTS MUSIC CLUBS ATHLETICS CALENDAR SUPERINTENDENT The conscientious conductor and effi- cient director of our school is Mr. James Lindhurst, our superintendent. Before ac- cepting his present position, he was the high school principal. Mr. Lindhurstis very enthusiastic about his hobby, fishing in Missouri's streams. Idleness and tardiness are two words he never uses in his vocabulary when telling students how to be a success in life. This respectedandwell-liked man always sets a good example for the people around him with his mannerly ways and intelligent ideas. W7 MR. LANGEHENNIG Mr. Langehennig, our competent and friendly principal, has been with the Han- cock system for over seventeen years. He first taughtatJunior High School eight years before coming over here to be coach. After five years of coaching, he then be- cane principal. He completedhisfres man year at Harris Teacher's College, entered Westminster Co11egeatFulton,butreturned to St. Louis to go to Washington University, where he received an M. A. degree. Having a sincere interest in students, his primary advice to them is, Get an educa- tion while you can.n Mk PATRONS' ALLIANCE The Patrons Alliance is a group of en- ergetic parents who co-operate and help keep the community spirit alive. One of their major activities is a school picnic each spring for all Hancock students from kindergarten to twelfth grade. In March they presented four plays and one of their other activities is presentingaS300 schol- arship to a deserving senior. The officers ofthis group are Mr. Milton Hoeper, Presi- dent, Mr. George Kiske, Vice President, Mr. H. L. Poenach, Secretary, Mr. Arthur Hartmann, Treasurer. BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education is duly elected by the patrons of the school district which it represents. 'Ihe Board sets all the pol- icies for the school, provides for funds and approves the budget. Their interest must range overawide area. The superintendent meets with this group whichnow consists d' six members elected for a term of three years each. - In the last few years their efforts have consisted mainly in obtaining new property, improving old buildings and erecting new ones. They are largely re- sponsible for our AAA rating. r?a0wZZQ Mr. William Bronmer Mrs. Ida Mae Fischer Mr. Jack Hemm Miss Irene Besel Mrs, Margaret. Cuddihee Miss Minnie Frizzell Mi ss Marguerite Hensley 10 Miss Leola Bishop Mr. Leroy Davis Mrs. Dorothy Gettler Mr. Arthur Lmgehennig . Miss Colene McKinney Mr. Carlton Nebel Mr. Robert Nye Mrs- Gladys Presll-el' Miss Gladys Riley Miss Echa Schaefferkoegger Mr. Willis Schott. Mr. Melton Schwab Mr. Donald Sgeckhan Miss Helen Tebow Mrs. Jay Zimmerman 11 6 Mrss BESEL When it comes to cooking and sewing, our' home economics teacher, Miss Irene Besel, is unsurpassed. Her teaching ability is provem when the sewing classes display their work at the spring fashion show, and the cooking classes provide the refreshments. She attended college in her home town, Cape Girardeau, and did special work at Washington and Qylmnbia Universities. MISS BISHOP Miss Leola Bishop was born in Montgom- ery City, Missouri. She is teaching math and drivers' Ed. at Hancock High School. She has taught in the Jr. High at Mexico, Missou-ri, and at' Greenbrier College at Lewishurg, Va. She is a graduhte of the Atchison County High School at Effingham, Kan. 1, and Missouri and Columbia Universit- ies. Sie especially enjoys motor trips and outdoor activities. MR. BROMMER Mr. Wilplian Bremer was born in Tampa, Florida. He has taught Latin, German and World history for five years at Hancock High. He also taught at Junior High and ln Nebraska md Ohio. He earned. B.. P. , ,B. S., and B. A. degrees at Concordia College, Lincoln, Nebr. and Medlord Qmllege, Free- mont, Nebr., and attended Nebraska and Washington Universities. x He especially enjoys reading, BHIIQY'-IGS, and taking trips. MRS. CUDDIHEE The senior class is very fortunaf-9 in having as one of its sponsors the amscier- ' ' M . Mar aretlCuddiheB.,, She haS..F?n?1 jboylifsi hgiileighe years'at Hancock. Although sociology is her fnivorite subject. Slle 8130 teaches geography and American History. She believes the students of today are better informed than those of the Past- md she urges them to do their best. 'She earned her B. S. degree from Kirksville State College . W Her interesting personality, 1...liigh ideals and love of fun make her molasses popular with all of her students. MBL DAVIS Mr. Leroy Davis, now in his second year at Hancock, is our friendly mech. drawing teacher. He also has a class in woodwork at the junior high school. He received his B. S. degree from the State College in Aberdeen, S. Dakota after serving three years in the Air Corps. Always la source of good advicehlhessays, 'The most important things are to do your best and always pay attention. MRS.' FISCHER Mrs. Ida Mae Fischer, English and French teacher at Hancock for twenty-three years, taught one year in her home town, Waverly, Missouri. She has an A. P. .degreelvil She and her husband are familiar figures at our basketball games. Her hobbies are gardening and growing flowers. Her advice to the student is, fMake the most of your time. Wren there is a job to be doneg you will allwsyysfijdf the name of Mrs. Fischer linked to it. MISS FRIZZELL Our friendly helping hand in the library for thegpast two years has been Miss Minnie Frizzell. She formerly taught Eng. and math. Miss Frizzell has a B. S. degree fran Central State' College at Warrensburg and has studied at Washington University. Naturally, being surrounded by books, she likes to read. She also enjoys watch- ing her favorite baseball team, tln Cardi- na Ss MRS . GETILEB Mrs. Dorothy Gettler, oneof the science teachers at Hancock, is an expert in biology and that fascinating freshman subject, gen- eral science. She receivedherM. A. degree from Columbia University. Her special interests include visual education and sewing. Me MB. HEMM Mr. Jack Herrm came to us this year after two years at Hancock Junior High. He holds a B. S. degree from Washington University. BOFHiJlSC. Louis, Mr. Hemm is happily mar- ried to a pretty blonde. Mr. Hemm has done wonders for our music department this year. He believes in a high school education for boys and girls, and church attendance for everyone regard- less of religion. He is a lover of all kinds of music and sports. Mr. Hemm is lulling to help the students in any way he can and always has good advice concerning the future. He teaches chorus, glee club, and band, and plays several instruments. MISS HENSLEY Ouractivephysical ed.andhealth teach- er, Miss Marguerite Hensley, is a former Marine. She is from Texas where she studs ied at Texas State Cbllege for Women, and at Texas Christian University. She re- ceived her BQ S. degree from Washington University. From among the many sports, she enjoys tennis, swimming, and bowling. Her hobbies are reading, camping, and canoeing. MISS McKINNEY Miss Col ene McKinney was born in Kennett, Missouri. She-later moved to St. Louis where she attended Cleveland High School and Washington University, receiving her B. S.degree,with coursesinnmth, physics, chemistry and psychology. She enjoys all the classes she teaches at Hancock,butfavorschemistry. She en- joys watching sports and reading good lit- erature. MR. NEBEL Mr. Carlton Nebel,newcoach at Hancock, comes from Cape Girardeau where he spent most of his adolescent years. He attended Southeast Missouri State College and Wash- ington University,receivingaB. S. degree. Besides physical Edn he teaches health and drivers' Ed. During the war, coach spent twentyuene lovely monthsixxthe U. S. Infantry. He is happily married and has one son, Mark. Aside from liking basketball, baseball, and hunting, he enjoys settling back to relax and watch IV. MR. ROBERT NYE :This popular teacher of speech, jour- nalism, and English is also the active sponsor of the debate team, the GHOWLER, and the senior play. Mr. Nye holdsanA. B. degree from Drury College in Springfield, Missouri and an M. A. from Washington University. MRS. PRESZLER Only your best is good enough,n is the advice of our hardworking counselor, Mrs. Gladys Preszler. She believes that the students of today have greater opportuni- ties and in turn are doing better things. She has her B. S. and M. A. degrees from Missouri University. She taught several years at Junior High School. Among her outside activities, she en- joys tennis, sewing, bowling, and reading. She has taken an active part in organizing Career Day. Her warm smile and friendly hello are welcomed by'all. MISS RILEY It is largely through the efforts of this efficient teacher that the Hancock Memento has won two awards. She also spon- sors the Honor Society and is very active in Homeroom. She earned her B. S. degree from Southwest State College and her M. A. degree from Missouri University. In her spare time she enjoys fishing, reading, bridge, and needle work. In her quiet, unassuming manner she has greatly influenced the lives of her students. MISS SCHAEFFE KOETTER Miss Edna Schaefferkoetter is always willing to help the students with their problemsand contributes much to all school 'Fu ., MR . SCHOTT One of our newer fucul ty members is Mr. Willis Schott, a former Marine. He teaches general business, citizenship, and Ameri- can history. He attained his B. S. degree from Washington University Hismain interests include active sports participation, gardening, and reading, In addition, he has done much in regard to vo- cational student placement and has worked with the Student Council, Special pl ans for his future include re- ceiving his M A. and building a home. MB. STECKHAN Mr. Donald Steckhan has been teaching math at Hancock for the past three years. He enjoys it so very much and thinks that Hancock students are typical teenagers. His advice to students is, Don't be a Cpitterf' Mr.. Steckhan received an A. B. and an M. A. ast Washington University. ff-efore starting his career as a teacher, he worked at the Clipper Manufacturing Company. He enjoysrnany hobbies such as stmnp col- lecting, weapon collecting, and shop work. MH. SCHWA!-' One of the faxnilim, faces we see each day at Hancock is ox.. friendly shop and -. -W..- - 'vprw-1 w'1-mnwvwv-15 metal work instructor, Mr. Mel ton Schwab. He acquired his B. S. degree at Southeast Missouri State' College' in Cape Girardeau. Among his many activities he enjoys photo- graphy and sports. He is also sponsor of the Boys' Club. His advice to all of the students is, 'Take advantage of the opportunities of- fered. MI SS TEBOW Our outstanding commercial instructor is Miss Helen Tebow, who teaches the ad- vanced commercial subjects. Most of the school' s printing jobs, includingthe year- book, are done in the machines cl asses un- der her supervision. Miss Tebow attended Northwest Missouri State College, Columbia University, and Gregg College, receiving B. S. andM. A., degrees. MRS. ZIMMEHMAN The beginning commercial students are very capably taught by Mrs. Jay Zintnerman. Her patience is appreciated, especially by her shorthand students. Mrs.. Zimmerman received her M. S. degree from the State College at Kirksville, her home town. Her hobbies are crocheting and reading. She especially likes mystery stories, Her ambitions are to visit Washington and Gay Paree. OFFICE WORKERS The office staff again this ' . . . year did another fine Job of keeping thg gffice rgnggng smoothly. 'Mrs.Schicke took care 5 ifncees and d1d general office work. rs. ilcox did an excellent job as Mr. Eangehennfqls sscretary while Mrs. Seay er orme er ug' Llnghurivs secremsyes very well as Mr. 0 t ese peopleum also owe a great de 1 mwffwaffe SUPERVISORS This vear Hancock again appreciated the profeggiona1 services, of Mrs. Jennings, our nurse who replaced Miss Toedt. Miss Voss replaced Mrs. Cecil as our speech supervisor. Mr. Burns remained our phy- chologist, working closely with Mrs. Jenn- ings. Seniors and juniors were given X-rays andthehearingofeach student were checked carefully and defects were corrected. The students wishto thank these special super- visors forthe services rendered which will help us so that our work now and in the future will be easier. W STUDENT COUNCIL 'Ihe voice of the student body is heard through the Student Council. Like all offi- cial councils or clubs, it is composed of a president and representatives. The presi- dent is elected by the student body from the nominees chosen by the Student Council from next year's senior class and the represen- tatives are elected from each home room. Each week the student body's suggestions and problems are taken up at the meetings in Room X. They sponsored a Christmas Dance which was held December 20, 1952. They also sponsored the food fund for needy funilies. They presented the food to vari- ous poor families at Christmas time. The officials this year proved them- selves very reliable and able. 'lhe presi- dent is Bob Willhauckg vice president, Richard Drexlerg secretary, Pat Hizerg and treasurer, Roylene Thomas. Mrs. Preszler Gnd Miss Hensley are the sponsors for this semester. New ones are chosen every semes- ter and, therefore, the new semester will show new faces. Top standing left to right: Charles Wiley,Robert Patton Alfred Decker Forest Campbell Herman Holt meyer,Cliffard F4om1er,Bobert Mohrman,Bichard Wuertz Gary Basden Robert Killian Middle standing Janet Ho1lenbeck,Jean Landman,Peggy Craig,Beverly Lanmerding Gerda Gross Pat Middleton Charles Brunner,Bill Thrasher,Beatrice Sippe1,Harry Hausser Bottom sitting Ruth Wisdom Robert Brauch Claudia Rohr,Faye Hohrback,Michael Wilkinson Sandra PIOSICI' James lone Sue Mayberry WW ' fm CAFETEBIA FORCE Our cafeteriaforceconsistsoffour won- derful cooks, Mrs. Dorothy Cornell, Mrs. Lulu Marchbanks, Mrs. Viola Thomas, and Mrs. Abby Ziegelmeier. They serve us tasty and well-balanced meals. They work in a very cheerful armosphere. The cafeteria haslovelycolonial chintz curtains, modern stainless steel fixtures, and a juke box. he havetwolunch periods of thirty minutes each in order to accommodate the faculty and students. A number of the students assist in serving food. MAINTENANCE FUBCE 'memmxmdwmmnwMxMquwrsdmd in excellent condition are: Mrs. Bezona, Mrs. Strobel, Mr. Lowen, and Mr. Walters. They oil and mop the floors and keep the building clean and shining. The men keep shades repaired, the light bulbs replaced and build cabinets. The ladies keep the class rooms orderly. f , , y 1 5Ei5v2 , 'M - An 1 Y - - --, . M , all Y, M 'FWSMESIQZQE A Ng., .1 ,fm r Y ' ' .... va:- .Aga - - 15- gg, -'-' . 9 gg - fs, f. fA,5 5. J , X , , '::x' ,g:si4g,,r :ii 0 S , eg E W - 'i I Ag? .Q , y,4V 4jfh. M y A U 4 ' 5? ' 4 'n rm Xl? , wig, gi ,J Z U QF r-,.T f 4' 4 LQY5' 4 2' I ,M ,,.. , jg-L gf QQ' ,QQ '45 pf 1 rr. 4' XXX' X. X L s X e X T l 'K X X N i Xt M QA X X, 0 05' XX g T - XA mn I X c ,i LTNQNNAX K ' fx . .-5 Hou are now abouL io see the vervday H I flife of our Hancock St,udent:s,Th gh they may be listed as seniors, .junio s, sopho- mores, and freshmen, there is ry little difference in their actions. e give you the students and thei r lives - Hancock m D 7221, , lf'-I Ur- -- Q MW fm as ' ,Tm 9 an I N F , , if -' Vw N r r i 1 bi?2f'D:?Eil5L'5.'1s X K f. 4 fi? ' ' x x -4 ,J ei , - x ly I 3x ' i 1' 1 f K 19 Charles Christrup, President, John Cant- well, V1ce-Pres1dent,Rayl lest, Secretary Mildred Holtmeyer, Treasurer. ' SENIOR CLASS lt hardly seems possible that we are about to graduate and take our place among the alumni of Hancock High School. We are proud to receive our diplomas, but there is a feeling of sadness in leaving the se- curity of our Alma Mater. In these halls we have learned to laugh, love, make new friends, and live unselfishly together. We have become acquainted with mathematics, science, and social science. We have learned to do by doing and practice the laws of good citizenship. The class has found much to be proud of in the halls of our Alma Mater--the new building, the new cafeteria, a champion baseball team, and a champion basketball team, outstanding athletes, honor stu- dents, and the friendly, helpful atmos- phere that prevails throughout the school. We have a reputation for sponsoring successful social functions, such as the Sophomore Dance, the Junior Dance, and our prom, Garden of Memories. In our senior year we crowned the Memento King and Queen at the Snow Ball and ended our year suc- cessfully with the junior-senior outing and the senior play. We would like at this time to express our appreciation to our patient and under- standing teachers, and particularly to our sponsors who have led us through the four most important years of our lives. 20 P AT BE ZONA Tb be a nurse is he wish. EVELYN BIRKENVVIEIER uWhere's Charley?n J ANET BISHOP Big things comein snall packages. M ARY ANN BLAKE I' Intelligait, courageous, friendly, what a combination WANDA BLAKE H There's no other like Ivan. RAY BLEST Man of endurance. ANTHONY AVETTA Tony works hard for what he wants. SHI RLEY BALDWI N Nicer girl couldn't be found, Shir1's got friends all around. BILL BARR He may be snall but oh so funny, his disposition's always sunny. BEVERLY BECKER Beverly's small and a friend of all. ROBERT BEHLI NG A littlernan who carries a big club. DORRAI NE BEITEH She'11 talk enough to drive you insane, that's our gal, Miss Dorraine. SHIRLEY CUPLEH Her winning ways are hard to beat. RICHARD DEATUY The busiest man in school. KENNETH DECKER Has .a mind of his own md used it to advantage, CIDRIA IDRNER This ga1's pep is never gone, she keeps talking on and on. RIUIAID DIEXLEH A lover boy that we foundg but that' s what mdces the world go round. CUM BEITY BRADFORD Her words of wisdom may be few--but so are her words. BEHNICE BUCHER A friend to everyone. ANNA CAMPBELL Anna's the queen of the basketball floor--see her once and forget her no more. JOHN CANTWELL Basketball, his height of ambition. MARILYN U'lAMBERS Witty she is and chann- ing too--a combination you find in few. CHARLES CHHISTHUP Der Klugste Der Klugen 'Ihe wisest of the wise. lk QF G, '53 RIGIARD DUGGE Speaking of quiet people--- EJB DVORAK Qiiet and reliable. ANNA MAE FRANK Laugh and the world laughs with you. DAVE FRANKLIN I Casanova Kid JOE GALESCI Joe likes horses so what! Look at the money Roy Rogers got. MARY ANN GAUER Qiiet, but friendly, as we all know. LW' MARILYN GRJSS Those who don' t know her think she is quiet. MARY HAAS A comediene to be. ROBERT HEO4 A baby face but a man of the world. Has she ever had an JOANN HELD enemy? BUDDY HILL The world needs more of Buddy. PATRICIA HIZER Her obsession is Dave. T Sig Xl J EANETTE HOFIMAN A grand person to in- clude on your friendship lisn H ERMAN HOLTME YER Everything and even m0l'e SO. M ILDRED HOLTM EYER Could you ask for more sweetn ess. BARBAR A HOSK I NGS Troubles? She has none. GLORIA J ACDBS A terrific blend of everything that makes a good friend. ANDREW JASINSCI A real salesman without a doubt--Andy knows what the business world's about. fczl .A 'e ,nfl z 1 NORMA JOHNSON Had bangs before Mamie. ROBERT KAWELASCI Mighty things come in small packages. DOIDTHY KI ENINGER A little mixed up is this kid--what My Friend Inna' didn't do Dot did. ROBERT K I LLI AN Our Annual artist with a red jalopy. J EANETTE KLAGES Little and loveable. BILL KLINGEMANN The greatest supporter of the junior class. for PAT MIDDLEION t .Her Ph0nCnever stops r1ng1ng. ROBERT MOHRMAN A gentleman fif there ever was onel. M ELVIN MUELLER Not too busy to have a lot of friends. JOANN MURRAY Her heart is across the ocean. J EANNINE NAVRATIL Her beauty makes up for her quietness. HXANCES PENNO Little Frances with her winsome ways--has cheered up her friends many days. DON K HECHEL Have you ever seen him when he wasn't cheerful? P AUL K HETFLER This boy is in a whirl. FRANK LAMWERS Horn tired and never got rested. EVERETT LEW IS Can you help but swoon. DON MATHIS Stupid people talk too much. Don' s smart. CHARLES MEINE An all-American Csome- day Chas will bel. Lfteyovzg hw 25 Q LOREL REAMES Quiet and very ambiti- ous. ROGERS ROHH He'11 sing his way through life. SYLVIA RONGEY 5' 27 eyes of blue. MARILYNN RUSHENBERG How can sweetness be so quiet? PH1u.1P sousnn many RUTH boys! Phil's talents cover fields. SCHLEICHER Her favorite subject--- HERMAN PETSCH He woulq act anything from Shakespear to Twain. JOANN POHLE She must have been a beautiful baby. LORETTA POTTER Loyal to her many friends. CARLIN PRICE Naughty but hice. JOAN QUERNHEIM As dainty asan Orential princess. TERESA RAY Can a smile be so de- lightful? SHIRLEY SCHNEIDERHEINJCE Her name 1S that of Longfellow. Ihr poems are that of Poe. MARY ANN SCHULZE A sweet kid. CHARLES SEIB Does this boy know the meaning of study? CAROL SE IMS Fun is her dream, mar- riage her scheme. NORM A SELOGQ Individual in all her ways. DARL ENE SETTLEMOIR Tiny and sweet. 9 EARL SIOEMAK EH Silence is golden. BEATR ICE SIPP EL A cute little thing is Bea. MARY JO STEWARD Small but never over- looked. FRED STOLLE He has m1answer for ev- ery questioniandthen somel. JIM SUTTON Long and lanky, witty and pranky. ROYLEN E THOMAS Where Roylene stands she leaves a glow of happiness. 1541135-2 BOB WI LLHAUUC Nothing is small about R ICHARD WUERTZ Just plain punchy to his friends. FRANK WURTZ He means well, but! 'T V'7P1l'7! 'IW MARY DOU THUFMAN A wonderful friend to have. ROSE 'IUWNSEND Mirror, mirror, n the wall who s the fa1rest of them a1l?u CHARLES WAGNER Some dumb hlonden J ANET WAN INGER If only the sun could shine as bright. JOAN WEBB She made a statue come to life. LANTA SUE WELKER Her brightness is her glory. 9 WJ Avetta, Anthony.,..Tony....St. Mary's fresh- man and sophomore years....Debate for two years. . .Growler Staff. . . Chorus.. . .Class Be- porter for two years.. . Intramural Basket- ball and Baseball. Baldwin, Shirley...Memento Staff in her senior year, .. .. Fashion Show in her sophom- more year. Barr, William. ., .Wi1ly.. .. .. Debate. .. ., Boys' Club for two years, ., . Intramural Basket?-1 Q ball and Baseball. . .Growler Staff. . .Memento Staff.. . .Band. . .Chorus for your years. .. . Glee Club for two years., .Mixed Chorus for four years. Becker, Beverly. . .Known as Blondie or Shortie..,..G1orus in her senior year. Behling, Robert, 4. .Attended Mehiirille 'High his freshman, sophomore, and junior years . ..They call him Rocky., Beiter, Dorraine. . ..Dode. .. .Volleyball in her sophomore year and also Glee Club. Bezona, Patsy.. ., ..Pat. Volleyball for two years. .. .Glee Club. . .Memento Staff. ., .Fash- ion Show.. ., .Prom Conmittre. . .Mixed Chbrus . .. .Librarian.. .. .Girls' State, Birkenmeier, Evelyn. . .Birkid . .Y-Teens. . .. Intramural Basketball. .. .L1brar1an, three years. . .Softball. Bishop, Janet...Attended St. Johnps High her freshman year.. . .Glee Club. . .Fashion show.. Blake, Mary Ann. ...Y-Teens. .. .Prom Comnittee Ring Committee.. .. .Glee Club. . .Chorus. Blake, Wanda. . .Wan. .. .Y-Teens.. . .Glee Club . .. .. Fashion Show. Blest, Ray..,.Varsity Club....Boys' Club for 'three years... Intramural Basketball and Baseball. . .. Track. . .Secretary of the Boys' Club.. . . Secretary of Senior Class. Bradford, Betty. . .Glee Club. . . Growler Staff. . .Memento Staff. . . Fashion Show. . . Class Reporter. Bucher, Bernice. . .Bern. . .Growler Staff. . . Memento Staff. . ., Fashion Show. . .Prom Com- mittee. . .Ring Conmittee. Campbell, Anna.. . .Anne-Doodles.. . . Intramural Volleyball. . ., Fashion Show. . .Basketball for three years. .. .Softball . . .Mixed Chorus. . . Softball. Cantwell, John. . .Big John. .. . Student Coun- cil... .Varsity Club for two years... Intra- mural Baseball . . .Track for three years. . . Vice-President for two years. . .Key Club. . . Chorus...Basketball for four years. Chambers, Marilyn. . .Student Council . . .Glee Club for three years. . .Y-Teens for two years. . ..Softbal1. . .Fashion Show. . .Chorus. Christrup, Charles. . .Chuck. . .Student Coun- cil. . .Camera Club. . .Debate for two years . . .,Boys' Club. ...Editor-in-chief of Growler Staff. . .Co-editor of Memento Staff. . .Pres- ident of Senior Class. . .Treasurer of Key Club. Cupler, Shirley. . .Cup. . .Fashion Show in her Sophomore year. . .Chorus. Deaton, Richard. . . Secretary of the Boys' Club. . .Track. . .Key Club. Decker, Kenneth. . .Kennie., . . Intramural Bas-- ketball.. . .Growler Staff. . .Memento Staff. . . Mixed Chorus. Dorner, Gloria. . ..Glo. . .Y-Teens. . .Glee Club , . . Fashion Show. . .,Chorus. . .Prom Corrmittee . .. .Bing Cormnittee. Drexler, Richard. . .Dick. . .Student Council . ., .Vice-President of Boys' Club. . .Key Club . . .Secretary of Boys' Club. . .Mixed Chorus ., . .Memento Staff. . . Intramural Basketball and Baseball. . .Glee Club for two years. lhgge, Richard. . .Dick. . .Art Work. . .Majored in Math and Chemistry. . .Memento Staff. Dvorak, Robert.. . .Bob.. . . Is very interested in shop work and metal work, Franlf. Anna Mae. . .Annie.. ,Mehlville High her freshman, sbphomore andjunior years. .. . Growler Staff.. .Memento Staff. . .Chorus. . . Cheerleader. Franklin, David .. Dare.. Camera Club for two years.. . . Debate for two years. . .Track for two years.. Basketball. ..Prom Commit- tee. . .Vice-President of Freshman Cl ass. . . Growler Staff., ...Memento Staff. ...Librarian. Galeski, Joe, lArt Work ..!le is also very good in crafts. Gauer, Mary Ann. . .Memento Staff. ., . Fashion Show. . .Prom Conmittee Gross, Marilyn.. . .Cookie. . .Mixed Cnorus. . . Chorus. Haas, Mary. . . Volleyball. . . Fashion Show. . . Glee Club. . .-Librarian. Heck, Robert.. . .Porky. . .Basketball for two years . .Baseball for two years. . .Growl er Staff. . .Memento Staff. . .Chorus. . .Librari ian. . .Prom Conmittee. . .Prom Qleen Escort. . , Vice-President of Freshman Class. Held. Joan. .. Eleachy. .. .Cleveland High freshman year.. .Y-Teens. .Memento Staff. .. . Fashion Show. . .Chorus. . , Cheerleader . .Prom Conmittee. . Mixed Chorus. . .Memento Queen. Hill , Chesley. . .Buddy. . .McKinley High freshman year. .. .Camera Club. . .Debate. . . Track. . .Basketball for two years. . .Key Club.. Gmorus ...Intranural Basketball amid Baseball. . .Sophomore homeroom of ficer. Hizer, Pat.. .Secretary of Student Council . . .Vice-President of Sophomore Cl ass.. .. . Prom Corrmittee ..Secretary of Junior Class . . .Fashion Show. . .Librax-ian. Hoffman, Jeanette. . .Jean.. .Glee Club. . . Basketball Queen. . .. Secreta ,of Sophomore Class... .Fbosevelt High her reshman year. Hol tmeyer, Herman.. . .Memento King. . .Mixed Gmorus.. . . Student Council . . .Memento Staff. Hol tmeyer, Mildred. . .Millie. . .Treasurer of Senior Cl ass. . .Memento Staff. . .Gl ee Club . . .Y-Teens. . .Memento Qieen. . .Candidate for Prom Queen. . Chorus.. .President of Sohho- nore Class. ..Mixed Gmorus.. .St. John's her Freshman year Qdosking, barbara. . .Crisco. . .Growl er Staff . . .Memento Staff.. . .Y-Teens. . . for two years . . .Chorus.. . .Vice-President of Sophomore 'Sl ass. ,. .Student Council. . .Vice-President of Y-Teens. Jacobs, Cloria Ann. .. .Crowler Staff. . .Me- nento Staff.. .Librarian. .Iasinski, Andrew. ...Officer of Boys' Club .. ., Intramural Baseball.. ...Track...Glee Club for two years...Chorus for four years... Band four four years... Mixed Chorus for four years. Johnson, Norma. . . Cleo. . .Camera Club... . In- tramural Basketball and Intranural Baseball .. ..Volleyball. ,.Glee Club. . .Chorus.. .Bas- ketball . .Mixed Chorus. Kawel aske, Robert. . ..Bob. . .He is very inter- ested in advanced woodwork and commercial math.. Kieninger, Dorothy. .. .Student Council. . Prom Committee. . .Growler Staff., K1 ages, Jeannette. . .Jean. . .Cl ass President in her freshman year. . .Glee Club. . .Prom Committee. . . Ring Corrmittee. ...Memento Staff. Kil l ian, Bob. .. .Buss . . Student Council for two years.. .Memento Staff. . .Key Club. . . Secretary of Freshman Class.. ..Mixed Chorus. Klingeman, William...Boys' Club for three years...Intramural Basketball and Intra- mural Baseball. . .Growl er Staff. . .Gl0I'l.l5.. Krechel , Don. ., .Mixed Chorus. . ..G1orus. . .He :Ls interested in mechanical drawing. Cfffld. Krettler, Paul. . .Kret. . .He was the librar: ian in his sophomore year. Lamnaxs, Frank...Attended St. Mary? s his freshman and sophomore years.. .Baseball . ,. .Growler Staff. . . Memento Staff. Lewis, Everett. .. .Ev. . .Vice-'President of Freshman Class. . .Memento King. . . Intrannral Basketball and Baseball, .. .Growler Staff. Memento Staff. . .Chorus.. . .Prom Committee.. .. . Mixed Chorus. . .Librarian. Mathis, Donald. .. .Don.. . .He attended Mehl- ville High his freshman and sophomore years .. ...He is interested in mechanical drawing. Meine, Charles.. .. .Charlie Boy.. . .Varsity Club for four years.L .Basketball for four years. . .Baseball for four years . ..Glee Club .. . .Mixed Chorus... ,.Growler Staff.. Mohrmann, Robert. . . Student Council . . ,De- bate. ., . Intramural Basketball .. l'o61eeuElub . . .Elhorus . .Band for four years. .. .Key Club .. ...Attended St. Mwary' s his freshman and sophomore years.. Middleton, Patricia. . .Student Council for two years. . .. Volleyball for tiwogyears.. .. .Prom Committee... .Memento Staff. .. .Treasurer of Junior Class, .. .Cheerleader for three years . . .Mixed Chorus. . .Amatuer Show. .. .. Candidate for Memento and Prom Queens. Mueller, Mel .. D .Mousie.. .. ,Attended McKinley High his freshman and sophomore yearns. . Intramural Basketball his junior year. Murray, Jo Ann. U ..Ped.. . .Ya-Teens. . ..Glee Club . .. .. Fashion Show.. .. .. Chorus. Navratil, Jeannine . Jeanie. .. .She was in the fashion show in her sophomore year. .. .. Memento Staff. Pennol Frances.. .. , Franki d., .. .. She did much' work on the Prom Conmitted' her junior year., Petsch, Herman... .Butchie. .. .Intmarm1nhl.Bggg.f ball and Basketball. ...Secretary of Fresh- man Class, ..Growler Staff...Mementb Staff .. .Chorus.. .Class Reporter .. .Band....,Key Club. Pohle, Jo Ann. .. Jo...Treasurer of .Camera Club.. .Volleyball. .. ..Glee Club.. .. .. Fashion Show. .. . Spring Follies .Amatuer Show., . .. Prom Corrmittee. Potter, Loretta. .President of Y-Teens.. , .. .. Intramural Basketball and Baseball., .. ..Glee Club. . .Fashion Show. . . Chorus. . .Vol leyball. . . .Basebt-all.. .Mixed Chorus.. Price, Carlin . .,Bed.. .. .Camera Club.. . ..Boys' Club.. . ..Chorus.. .. ..Mixed Gnorus. Quernheim, Joan.. ., .Student Council.. . .Mixed Chorus, .. .Y-Teens.. . .. Fashion Show. U .Growler Staff. .- UVolleyball.. Bay, Teresa. .. ..Terry.. .. ..President of Fresh- man Class.. . President of YH-Teens..C7TEee Club.. .. .Softbal1.. .. . Fashion Show. .. ..Chorus.. ., . Mixed GIOPUS. Beames, Lorel ..Tarzan.... .Track., .. .Glee Club .He was the vice-President of the Sopho- more Class.. Rohr, Rogers. . ..Rog.,. . Vice-President of Key 1'.lub....Student Council for two years. . .De- bate.. .. .Intramural Basketball .. .. .Glee Clul: . . . Growler Staff... .Chorus for two years.. . . Prom Conmittee. . .Mixed Chorus.. He sang nany solos for different activities.. Bongey, Sylvia.. ..Freshman candidate for Basketball Queen ...Secretary for Freshman Class.....VicePPresident for Sophomore Class , . .Y-Teens... ..Softball... ..Glee Club.. .. ., Fash- ion Show.. . ..G1orus.. Buschenberg, Marilynn... .Memento Staff in her Senior Year snd Fashion Show in her Sophomore Year. X 1 Schleicher, Hxth-. ...Giubbyw .Basketball and Baseball. . .Growl er Staff.. , .. Fashion Show. . . Cheerleader. . .Mixed Chorus , .Girls Quartet f17rJ l' ' Scherr, Phil ip. .. .Phil .. . . Basketball .. . .. Base- ball. . .Glee Club. .. .Chorus.. ...Mixed Chorus.. Schneiderheinze, Shirley.. .. .Growler Staff. . .Memento Staff. . .Prom Committee. Schulze, Mary Ann...Schulzie...Growler Staff. ...She participated in the Fashion Show in her Sophomore Year.. Selock, Norma.. . .Shortie ..She sang in the Chorus in her Senior Year. Seib, Charles... Attended Mehlville High his Freshman Year. .. .Art is his interest. Settl emoir, Darl ene. .. .Micky. . .Y-Teens and Fashion Show. ,Queen candidate for Hallow- e' en Parade .. Shoemaker, Earl... ..Interested in arts and crafts, .Takes speech., Siems, Carol . . .Simonize. .. .Student Colmcil Y-Teens. .Intrarmlral Basketball . ,. .Chorus .. . .Track.. .. .Girls' Basketball. . .Volleyball .. . .Glee Club.. Sippel , Beatrice. . Bea.. . .Vice-President of Sophomore Homeroom. . .Student Council . .. . Prom Conm-ittee Steward, Mary Jo. . .Jo. ..Basketball. . .Soft- ball .. ., .Intramural Volleyball.. .Fashlon Show, Mixed Chorus,,..Librar1an, Stolle, Fred .Interested in metal and woodwork. . Spends most of his time after school, working. Sutton, Jim ..Logan...Intranural Baskvet- ball and Baseball. .Growler Staffn--les monto Staff. Thomas, Roylene. .. .Boy . .Vice-President of Sophomore Cl ass. . . Student Council 'Treas- grer.. . .Gl ee Club. . .G1orus. . .L1brar1an.. . -. Prom Committee., . .Prom Queen' - --Amateur Show.. . Spring Fol l ies- Thurman, Mary Lou. . .Glee Club. . .Growler Staff. . .Memento Staff. . . Fashion Show. .. Chorus. ' Townsend, Rose. . .Rosie. . .Chorus for three years. . . G1 ee Club. . .Librarian. . .Assistant to Counsellor. ..Sang at Junior and Senior Dances, Amateur Show and in the Girls' Qlartet.. Wagner, Glarles. . .Doll Baby. . .Played base-- ball his Senior Year and was choscm for All Star from Sourth County. he Waninger, Janett. . .Nig.. . . Volleyball. . .Prom Committee. . .Growl er Staff. . . Fashion Show Cheerleader for three years. . .Mixed Glorus . . . Freshman Carnival Queen. . .Basketball Queen Candidate. . .Prom Qneen Candidate. . . Intramural Volleyball . Webb, Joan....Y-Teens for folrgyears.. .Me- mento Staff. . . Intramural Basketball for three years.. . .A and B Basketball for four years. . .Volleyball for three years. . .Mixed Chorus for three years. . .Vice-President of Freshman Class. Wel ker, Lanta Sue. . .Susie. . .Debate. . .Me- mento S .aff. . .Fashion SIOW. .. .Class Report- er. . .Prom Conmittee. Wil lhauck, Robert. . .Sweetiepie. . .Student Council . . .Varsity Club. .. .Intramural Base- ball and Basketball. . .Track for four years e. . .A and B Basketball for four years. . .Me- mento Staff. . .Mixed Chorus. . .Prom Queen Escort. . .Candidate for Annual King. Wuertz, Richard. .gPresident of Key Club Student Council . . . Camera Club. . . Intramural Baseball. . .Homeroom officer in Junior Year. Wurtz, Frank...Boys' Club for three years .. ..Glee Club. .. .Band for three years. Zinmerman, Charles. .JB came here for half term in his Senior Year. . .He went to sev- eral different high schools qngipartici- pated in many activities during his high school days. Most Likely to Succeed Patrici 8 Hi zer Quarles Christrup Most Courteous Mildred H01 tmeyer Bob Willhauck Most Popul ar Janet Waninger Phil Scherr Most Athletic Joan Webb Charles Meine Best Dressed Mary Jo Stewart Bob Heck Most Attractive fbylene Thomas Everett Lewis Wittiest Arma Mae Frank Jim Sutton Easiest Going Barbara Hosking Ray Blest '?vl v'1!'1',f-rygxffw-' f'1 !1? '3mvfl' ..., Yum' 'vgg'rrrn'f 'v-vv-w , ., f J UNIOH CLASS We have now been at Hancock for three enjoyable years and hope to graduate neXt year with our whole class intact. Our officers this year are all boys, President, George Bude, Vice-PI'8Sidel'lf-S Richard Jourden, Secretary? A1 Wamser- Treasurerg Ed. Meine. Our Student Council members are: Jean Landmann, Gerda Gross, Charles Brunner, and Jim Bone. The alternates are: S. Mosier, J. Rettig, M. Newstaeder, and B. Branch. We are sure of having just as good teams next year as we have had this year, since so many of our class members are partici- pating. Nine girls played on the girls varsityy basketball team this year. They were . Heiman, D. Beck, B. Green, B. Verdin, M. Williams, B. Bolten, M. Squires, D. Stibal, andM. Oxrisler. The four junior boys on the varsity basketball team were! R. Jourden, J. Sheppard, B. Thrasher, and A. Wamser. The biggest event of the year is the Junior-SeniorProm sponsored by the juniors. The money for the prom was raised by sell- ing candy in the halls at noon and at bas- ketball gamesg a very successfull dance was given in October. Our candidates for Memento King and Qzeen were Rosemary Hel vey and Don Roberts, Joan Landmann, our candidate, was basket- ball queen. Pat Watkins, a junior, was chosen as one of the cheer leaders. We hope that next year will be as happy and successful as this one has been. Juniors x.. K. . Q, 1 -4 I , 'ae , we Q. A..: aff- s ., xfbb M iv 'bf 3 Q In x Y? au David Al ex ande r Barbara Bi rkenme i er Robert Brm ch Carol Bxsse John Di e tr i ch Tom Evans Q Luv YW x 5 3Qk , all x. We f 515 . Betty Auer Barbara Boettcher Betty Breihan David Cornell Carl Dipple Dale Foster Foster fit ii 2.1 f V 6 ,X Ja, W .lx is fl Q A W I T 5? 3 Erma Barbara Barker Bau blit B. Belle J me 5 Bolten Bone Arlene Joyqe Brown Brown Richard Merline CDUUCS Crisler Martha Peggy Dorris fhgge Lucille Clarence Fri tts Gebhardt 25. gt r a....-.., -.---ag.. . f x' . W k 55. E i. -nw V, iff A,.y J va-Sig 5 .S jv .f.:'1i.5 . Q .R ' l gw. 1, A Q .Q 3 + 4 f 5 x .. 11 D WF. A ' - W ' A' Donna Jean Faith Beck Benz Carol Bosler Ruth Bosler Hadley Glarles fhorge Brunner Bude Barbara Ronald Deaton Dickey Fbberl Marvin Ellis Evans Russel Carol Gebhaffit Gerhardt ii bw 1 Ar i Joan Glol son Joy Heiman Jackie Kemper Jackie Lemkhul Arthur Meyer Pessv Parker 1 1 ,H it .E nl.. Q .L A .AY . ' 2 v Us .QF E ., .. A- in ' jj A Tv- 1 W Q W we E' -' A 1f bc5y Bobby Gray Rosemary Helvey Velda Kieninger John Long Sandra Mosier Donald Parr Barbara Green Donald Huhn Roger Krechel Robert Lutz Floyd Ploesser xl : I .. f ff, li-?f'm ww' 'f.p.kL -A ' ' ,-Jr fn' .V akggig - my Wilda Green Richard Jourden Gorden Krosbein Paul Marchbanks Mickey Neustaedter Arlene Popp 36 WI' Lwfae, M5 'rages A 1-T-if :, ' lf. '22 - Q Gerda Gross Walter Kaetzel Jean Landman Betty McWhorter Richard Naert Joan Rettig 5 39 A ,w Y lf ern . Q X A lr if N AT I Qgp1 Wg gKf,, f'ggf X fh K g , vga 9 we f' W.: . x if A -A ,. if A t I I 15 'wi' Q9 Shirley Hahl Glenn Kage Joan Landman Edwin Meine Audrey 0'Shea Adele Meier Juniors Juniors a 3? 2559 ,M gig ?g 'k - 5, Marian Rickard Margaret Scherr Marlyn Squires Betty Verdin James White Ronald Zimmerman ,I .M i - , , 1 4 1 V ' gg N '1 . 4 Y' I H ix 1 ls 1 lr a 4 Q 'T m51a2 we v If -.65-if Jerri Rieth Larry Schmidt Delores Stibal Allen Wamser Bobbye Wright Arlene Risch James Schneider Donna Streckfuss Pat Watkins 37 Don Roberts Bobby Joe Sexton Jode Tate Bynum Welker Albert Host Eugene Spitznagel Bill Thrasher Faye Wilcox Kathleen Rotary John Shephard Joan Thvm Marilyn Willians 38 ? 'af 39 SOPHOMORE CLASS Our Sophomore Class consists of one hun- dred students all working toward the same goal--being juniors. Their sponsors are: Miss Bishop, Mrs, Fischer, Mr. Steckhan, and Mr. Davis. They have had two social functions. The Mixer asort of an introductory gathering for the freshman cl ass, and the Gobble- Hobb1e, a Thanksgiving dance. Their officers are: presidents Larry Smith, Joan Aveyard, vice-presidents Don Corbon, Geraldine Coffman, secretaries Don Wikete, and Evelyn Hizer. Their student council representatives are: Lynn Virgen Harry Hauesser, Jo Ann Pourcelli, and Delores Robinett. 40 lbnald Auer Joan Aveyard Gary Basden Richard Beck Ruth Beiter Omarles Best Jean Boles Robert Bobe Arlene Boggs Eddie Ifrauch Roger Brodbeck Jeanette Buskuehl Barbara Byrd Forrest Campbell Charles Carothers Don Cleveland Geraldine Coffman Helen Coonrod Donald Corbin Peggy Craig Nancy Dale Roger Decker Bob Donaldson Glarles Dormel li Ruth Douglas William Downen Harry Dugan Tom Feltman Harold Frenzel Judy Gerhardt Don Getty Rosalie Gretzshel Stanley Griser Harry Hausser Sophomores 4 1 Sophomores Frieda Haymm Evelyn Hi zer Linus Ho fhnei ste: Ri chard Huhn Bu th Kardel 1 Richard Kaufinan Raymond Kenper Robert Kenper Rosemarie Yenicek Robert Kage Bob Kotrba Doris Krechel BCPUY LaBruyere Lois LaBruyere Paul Link Larry Listenherger Kay Mankovich Richard Matt Carl Meyer Shirley Moore Joyce Mosblech Gmarles Muse Sandra Navratil Joan Springston JoAnn Pourcellie Margie Price Don liepovich Petty Ilickard Virginia Rickard Iohn Riley Delores Pobnett Claudia Rohr Janet Buschenberg Judy Hischenberg Don Salvia Vernell Schaefer Ronald Scherr Betty Selock Robert Sippel Gerald Settlemoir Ken Settlemoir Richard Shelton Tom Sickmeyer Joan Sikorski La Vern Sippel Larry Smith John Steward Edward Steuder Karen 'Ihomas Fred 'Ihurman Donna Traudt Eugene Tresch Lynn Virgen Robert Vobert Ken Wallace Richard Weber James Wehrnert Donald Wikete Charles Wiley Michael Wilkinson Dorothy Wilson Huth Wisdom Lucille Zolman Jim Woodside ,CZ Sophomo res Hn ,,,,w..-U4- 44 FRESHMAN CLASS The freshman class of '52-53 has gotten off to a good start this yearg thehpresi- dents are Judy Bishop, Carol Virgin, Tom Lee, and Henry Vogler. The class has a fine record of partici- pation in Student Councilg their represen- tatives are: Susan Mayberry, Peverly Lam- merding, Jim Tanner, and Roger Derker. The candidates for Memento King and Queen were Thelma Kroeck and Donald Dobbs. The freshman candidate for basketball queen was Beverly Lamnerding. They have members that are active in various sports and organizations. They also hada number of students on the Honor H011 'lhe class has hada good beginning. Let' keep up the good work. 45 S Mk In Jpliglg' V' .. . gg K-72, V' , K A A Q I 1 Q S V. N' . l X f . ' ,K 5, , L 7 1 .7 . 1' , 5 .... L. Q L, fi??if ' lg' 'V ,- kiiiifi , - fslzgll . . 4 L ,gg X ef! Q' I 6 'X 'lv elk? Q- l .. I fri ,1 . ,, ' H L- Q in - .f . J i v S ., , 'ia ' ., Y :I . 5 ir ' ..., , 4 Fil' EA Y' Y 1 W Carol Anderson B. Armbruster Janet Best Rose Hom John Condon Barbara Dye Pat Frederick Homer Hlyman Richard Hudson Thelma Kroeck J. Lillicrap Joan Bryan Shirley Cowin B. Ehrenriech Robert Froidl Lovell Hayman R. Johnston Edna Lambert T. Lindhurst Clif. Bonner Peggy Craig George liifert Bonny Gravatt John Held Mickey Jones B. Lammerding James Lowen -,-M22 ' -W tg.. . 5 5 2 f W Xiqr 'K H' . Hina 5 3 we .4 451' At! 1? it . ,. 3 . 5 ,P 'Qi l 5 5 , 4 1 , 2 -F! 5.31 B , 5 Sift? QW 1 ,gf Judy Bi shop Edward Byrd Alfred Decker s- , 'lf 2 if W , , 1 'f M ,, ' A f n-r 2 i S733 I 3 . w , , ' 5.1-.-gf ., 1 Msg Q 7 .. M W Jia . 6 355 J We f - 4 egg A ,V .za Nga 2'l if L . Y '45 E s Q5 zz. .1 Z, f 1 v ,0 as 51 1 M 1 2 S vi Q 5' .1 ' . ,?'52:xa:?:a,:: ..,., X .U S '?'. 3 j 5 .5 , f f I V 9 I 5' ' 4 Q M , x ,: L A ' ie ,J 1 9 .. . M - - 4 Q A .7 - 322. 1 ' i. R :Ti 1. ' Q 1 ' .' I .. 1 - , f Q 'W H 1. R 1, f., ' if J R U f 16 ' . Ajffkk A Philip Borders Kathleen Byrne Dond Dobbs Betty Eerxleben B. Fellman Erna Gray Don Hittler Robert Jones Dorothy Lamont Fbbert Hanes Ray Hoffman Leslie Keay Thomas Lee Marita Lutton Gertrude Lynck 46 Betty Boyer W. Carlton Mildred D0lson Joan Feltman G. Hausslorf Clinton Hohnan Janett Kemp Rodney Leibold Patsy Martin Laverne Braun Ray Cathcart Don Douglas Donald Foster Mdrew Hayden J. Hollenheck Ronald Kriebel R. Liebenguth Ronald Matt .ff -I . - . W it ' S 'W ,S H ' ve, , :lla ' . Ky 98 if an Sli W 1 4 M3 L3 S rv ...,N, - ' 4' 1 I. Vx y, - as F H t ' an is W 'V H glfil mf 5' 1 A' 'J ' 5' ' A, ' - .. x 1 - . -5 Q gy 5 - , Q Nf f A A is!! iw A: .Ax K -. Y , tw . K Q x me lv S6 X ., ,. ji' was a if :f.:. e . .f , . . s - 15 . .5 ' .. - -, .rv S-M i Q' f ky 9 'Vilma . , ie i if : V It in ,. f l : :i . 1- ? ax ,J . , S . K Q: Q Z f . -. ., .1 fi I 4 I ': ' ' fhiii rh a 2 R eel ' -if ' -5 T ,L if . - f We J - H E -. M y H535 rf U N is N . YF, . f V ' iz 5: .,,,. A ' Sue Mayberry P. McWhorter Beverly Meier Dorothy Meier C. Niederstadt Dennis Nolde Donald Palmer Janet Parish C. Pattgen Helen Peters Birbara Potter John Rost James Roberts Tom Schnieder Pat Springett H. Turnbough C. Whitehead Daniel Winder James Robinson B. Schroeder Erma Stancil Carol Vir gen Carol Wie se Larry Winkler Jaye Rohrback N. Schrelthei s James Tamer Henry Vogeler E.Wiethrechter K. Young Gerald Scott Ruth Taylor Leigh Walden 5, F t .... K we? ,qf.ly,.: H JK 9 mg? . , ...M fiom? ga I ' K E . W 35,2 'Q .' 3, H w . Q y x 5 JF YK...-.v,.aagiQ - ,Q . Zfffii'-wg ' fga- if .. 9 rw 'Q N, -ww I -:Vis . .W lg: ,- V -:::5.-E: . . ..,,, it W T x,,. Z , .E Q . H a in .r. 'V - I ...VN -.L 5,19 t '31 1 v s - sf' ' ' H ' A ' I Y .1 -F L1 A . A ss.. a X , -'A' is ' as ax V -- GF .1 ., x i'a.1, S' f ty- 59 , f- I , -. -rg. 4 ,I -v . ' L .gg U., at -.1 . t 128, ,.u r I 5 QW-, 5.4 1 .a. - - 'rg fvlfef ,X li ' - ' ,5 ' Per ' 1 vu 1 ,ff .,.sf',xi.l. W . e - ,r I 5 1- -,L .gr-1,,.y W y W Q.. S . 1535. . ,F Q' .H lhlolvl 'E 'fi ' W l ::.. .. .- f' - - ary A. Miller M Robert Patton Dianne Rein Joseph Ryan R. Shroyer Ronald Thomas Bernard Wilder Rosalie Walker Harriet Smith C' Wilder 47 P at J ennenman Patsy Moore Victor Pohle C. Rettig J. Schaeffer Robert Smith Teula Thomas Sherry White Rosalie Nelson Raymond Popp B. Rickard Walter Schaper M. Timmerman Richart White 48 THE HISTORY OF HANCOCK HIGH In 1919, the colorful history of Han- cock High began with the addition to the building which is known as Ward Il. The Comnercial Department was in a smallroom in the front part of the building, on the top floor. Typewriters were put inua cloak room and that was called the typing room. 'A few of the high school teachers at that time were Miss Walker, Miss Brown- ing, and Miss Robertson. The first super- intendent, was Mr. Ben C. Milster, and the first principal was Miss Annie Walker. 'lhere wasn' t any library, no encyclopedias, and just a few books that the students do- nated. 'As there was no gym, several stu- dents erected a few baskets for basketball in what was called Dmrn' s Park. 'At that time the only sport was baseball, Hancock, Eureka, and Valley Park participated. 'llle only ball fieldwaslocatedfeon an 8IlPtY7.'19P'. in the vicinity of the present high school In 1925 and 1926, the Junior High build- ing was erected and was then used as a high school. It had the only gym and aud- itorium in Lemay. The first person to graduate from the high school was Laura Dxebelbeis in 1923. In 1924 there were four graduates and as the years went on the classes steadily in- creased. The high school building was constructed as a WP IA project in 1934. 'lhe enroll- ment was approximately IDO. 'A short time after the building was completed and plans were made to erect an athletic field with bleacher space, which was completed in 19 38 . In January, 1952, the addition to the high school was completed, and the cafe- teria was put into operation. Hancock High, now a AAA school, re- quired l7 credits to graduate. We now Offer 55 courses to the present enrollment of 42 at Hancock. This year 92 seniors will graduate. ' s sk x, SQ ff What. every homemaker should know. Explanation accompmies math. And this test was so easy! 'Sociologically qmeaking----' Degp in study, Itlsrighc hereon the hullentin board How about this book fine? Whg can tell me what Galileo did? Music, Music, Music. Health mdhqmpiness go hand in hmd. Principals really do work. f A I ' ,9 ,N Q54 -and 'V The Z5 Q ,,,r , V 52 Now for equations with one unknown. Helpsyou solve all of your problems. He helps you get a job. What! You can' t pronounce i Today we tdce up the compound Not from Mars, but a welder. Don' t look at the keys. t? We make the Growler roar. subject. Drawing is drawing, but art is art What institution is found here? Neatness,efficiency,speed required mgkllfi-7 .ff AT, QW N 53 1With theschool year coming to a close, we look back on the many activities, cur- ricular and, extra-curricul ar, which made up our school life. 'Ihere were many diver- sified clubs, sports, dances, assemblies, and meetings, which made our school days most enjoyable. i When we think of Hancock's activities, we think of the many dances and assemblies where the band played and the choral groups displayed their talentsg of baseball games at Meiniel s, asnd basketball games at school with thegym ringingour, 'We wantabasketn, of,-track in the spring, and of the many clubs, su-ch as the Boy' s Club, theKey Club, and Y-Teens, These thingswewill remember long after we have gone frcm Hancock., 55 Pig- 'Q' BALLAD OF BEAUTY Boylene 'Ihomas, the prom queen, is pu- lar, attractive, and a arkling exmnpgz of a typical senior girl ., Ter sincere friend- liness has added many names to her list of friends throughout her four years in high school., As senior queen, she reigns over the Junior-Senior Prcxn with self-assurance and poisew 57 DEBATE 'Ihe art of debate took on a new interest at Hancock this year. The subject in ques- tion was, Reso1ved that the Atlantic Pact Nations should form a Federal Unionf' Arguing the affirmative side of the ques- tion were Lanta Sue Welker and Dave Alex- anderg on the other half of the argument were Rogers Rohr and Charles Christrup. The debaters from Hancock found keen competition in six league debates with opponents from Brentwood, Maplewood, Mehl- ville, McBride, St. Louis U. High, and Webster Groves. Again this year, the team's coach was Mr. Nye. fat ORATORY According to the custom of the years, we again chose a speaker to represent Han- cock in the annual oratorical contest sponsored by the American Legion. Our entrant this year was Dave Franklin. He spoke on the formulatign of the Consti- tution in a speech entitled, The Paper is Old. Charles Gxristrup participated in the I Speak for Democracy Contest, which is sponsored by the St. Louis Junior Chamber of Comnerce. The speech was entitled I Speak for Democracy. ju! THE SENIOR PLAY The Senior play, Uwhat A Life,H a three act comedy by Clifford Goldsmith, and di- rected by Mr. Robert Nye, was presented the 25th ofApril. The play turned out to he a big success. The play takes place in the principal's office, and concerns Henry Aldrich's trou- bles with his teachers, parents and class- mates. The main characters in the,Play were: Henry Aldrich Kfhrlin Pricel,Barbara Pear- son fHoylene Thomasl, the principal, Mr. Bradley fPhil Scherrl, the assistant prin- cipal, Mr. Nelson Cllichard Wuertzl, the secretary, Miss Shea CPat Hizerl. Other parts in the play were: George Bigelow fEverett Lewisl, Mr. Ferguson fBob Heckl, Mr. Patterson CHerman PetschJ,Miss Eggles- ton fBose Tbwnsendl, Miss Wheeler fLanta Sue Welkerl , Miss Johnson fPat Middletonl, Miss Pike fShirley Schneiderheinzel, Mary fJo Ann Pohlel,Mr. Vecchitto fboh Killiad Gertie fJanet Waningerl. Left to right, top row ANNUAL SEAFF Shirley Schneiderheinze,Boblfillian, Kenneth Decker, Everett Lewis, Bob Wilhauck, Frank Lam mers, Hennan Petsch, Hichard Drexler, Carol Sue Virgen. Left to right, second row Geraldine Coffman, Nancy Dale, Leslie Kaey, Janet Hollenbeck, Jean Landmann,BettyAuer, Her nice Bucher, Mary Thurman, Mildredlloltmeyer, Patsy Bezona, Mary Ann Gauer, Erna Gray, Joan Landmann. Jeanette Klages. Left to right, sitting Judy Gerhardt, Diane Hien, Arlene Vrown, Rogers Hohr, Anna Mae Frank, Janet Waninger, Joan Held MEMENTO Once again another yearbook must be put in shape. Problems, blunders, more problems--and best of all the laughs that helped make this Memento one of the best. Under the direction of Mrs. Cuddihee, day by day the work is coming to a con- clusion. Since the yearbook is an all school project members are selected from each class, the senior class being respon- sible each year for meeting any financial need the staff may have aside from money collected for subscriptions. The rest is paid by the senior class. Top, left to right mf l I t 5 l Anthony Avetta, Bill Barr, Carlin Price, Phil Scherr, Charles Meine, William Klingemen, Hob- ert Heck. Middle, left to right Bernice B cher, Dorothy Kieninger, Kenneth Decker, Jim Sutton, Dave Franklin, Gloria Jacobs, Joan Quernheim, Rogers Rohr, Mr. Nye, Barbara Hosking, Joan Webb. Sitting, left to right Shirley Schneiderheinze, Herman Petsch, Ruth Schliecher, Janet Waninger, Anna Mae Frank, Frank Lanners, Everett lewis. i GHOWLER The Growler Staff is made up of members of the journalism class and sponsored by Mr. Robert Nye. The editors are changed every semester so that all students may have an opportunity to get good journalism experience. All students not in editorial positions are reporters. The editorial positions are: editor-in-chief, news editor, feature editor, sports editor, copy editor,a dthe most important, circulation department. The persons having served on these positions for the first semester are respectively: Charles Christrup, Joan Quernheim, Roylene Thomas, Rogers Hohr Janet Waninger, Herman Petsch, and Everett Lewis. TI Ili HONOR SOCIETY 'lhe Senior Ilonor Society was established here atllancock in 1350 and has grown under the excellent sponsorship of Miss Hiley. The members are elected on the Lasis of good scholastic achievenent andgood school citizenship. 'lhis year seventeen students were narred as possible membership candidates in addi- tion to Charles Christrup, who was admitted to the society last year. 'lhey are: Shir- ley Schneiderheinze, Pat Bezona, Mary Ann lxlake, Mary Ann Hauer, Dorothy Kieninger lbnna Beck, ln lelle lblton, feorge llude, llichard Umm s, Peggylllgf-T91 Barbara Green, Joy lveimann, Velda Kieninger, Joan Thym, Sandra Mosier, and lietty Verdin. 'lhe Senior Society includes onlyxjuniors und seniorsg but plans have been made to install a Ljunior honor society for under- classnen on Achievement llay. J, THE LI BHARY The library has been greatly improved and expanded this year by the addition of many new books. I i As always it is a placeofmuch activity. Between supervising the nine librarians, helping students with research, suggesting good fiction books, and tracking down over- due hooks, Miss Frizzell is kept quite busy MUSIC DEPARTMENT Under the guidance of Mr. Jack Henm, the music department has enjoyed a very success- ful year. 'lhe Band, undoubtedly, is very happy to have a professional band leader for its director. 'lhey have done very well in the popular field of music. 'lhe P. T. A. show was a smashing success, judging from various comnents of the audience as well as their applause. K W K recordedawell formed program this year, which, incidently, was the first attempt at it here at Hancock. We of Hancock are indeed proud of our 120 piece chorus, our fine band, and an even better director. THE BAND This year's band of '52-53 was intro- duced to Mr. Hemm, who is the new music teacher. He has taught twenty-four students to play in the band this year and has taught them well. Last November 26, they played for the KWK I'adi0PI'0gram which was recorded. They also cheered our basketball team by playing at the pep sessions and some of the games. They have truly done a lot this year for Hancock and without them the school would be lost. The band consist f th f ll ' - bers: Bob Kotrba, lndlb Segpio Jiilmlliqg :ilrlim Lowell HQYTUHH, DOH Douglas, Norhn Schultheis Pat Watk F HIS, rank Wurtz, Alfred Decker, Floyd Ploesser, Eob Mohrmann, Andy Jas- 1nsk1, Rose Marie Yenicek, Bob Gray Bob Jones, Clinton Holman, Rich Shroyer, Rob Patten, Jim White, George Pude, Dave,Cf,r- nell, Rich Muehlfarth, Dave Alexander and Phil Scherr. ' Left to iiight, Top Row Alfred Decker, Frank Wuertz,Pat Watkins, John Sheppard, Don Dol1g18S, Dave C0l'f1e11, Andy' Jasinsklv Richard Muehl forth, Norman Schul theis, Bob Mohrman, Bob Seppl, Bob Kotrba, MF- Helm' Front Row Robert Patten, Rich Shrayer, Dave Alexander, Bob Gray, Robert Jones, Clinton Hohman, Rosemarie Yenicek, John Long, Jim White, Lowell Hayman, George Rude. 63 ' -f -.- -4,4 ' 43 , f W GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Left to Fight: WP row librothy Meyer, Joan Aveyard, Doris Krechel, Hose Townsend, Kathleen Byrne, Teula Thomas Beverly Meier, Barbara Dye. Left to right, second row Merline Crisler, Sherry White, Carol Whitehead, Carol Niederstadt, PatMoore, Janet Lilli- crap, Mr. .lack Hemm. Left to right, front row Peggie McWhorter, Helen Coonrod, Helen Peters, Vernell Schaefer, Rosalie Walker, Bonnie Gravatt. BOYS' GLEE CLUIL Top How, Left to Highs Norman Schultheis, Charles Best, John Hiley, Dick Drexler, A1 Wamser, Alfred Decker, Bob ljrauch. Front Pow, Left to Right Don Roberts, Ronald Matt, Herbert Snyder, Jim Tanner, Floyd Ploesser, Marvin Beidel, Don Parr 64 MIXED CKBUS Left to Right, Top Row, Gordon Krosbein, Charles Best, Everett Lewils, Don Krechely Kenneth Decker, Ronald Dickey, Richard Wuertz, John Shephard, Bill Ehreniech, Herman Holtmeyer, Robert Kenper, Bob Sexton, David Cornell, Bob Mohrman, Dick Drexler, Gmarles Meine, Carlin Price, Bill Klinzeman, Al Wamser. Tom Evans. U v Second fbw, Joan Held, Joan Qxernheim, Poylene Thomas, Pat Hizer, Richard Naert, Joe Ryan, Bob Donaldson, Bill Barr, Tony Avetta, Bob Gray, Don Parr, Andy Jasinski, Bob Heck, Jim White, Richard Counts Bob Killian, Rogers Rohr, Bob Ellis, Owen Domahauski, Harriet Smith, Edna Lambert, Janet Hollenbeck, lfarbara Dye. Front Row, Jeanette Kemp, Patsy Martin, Ruth Taylor, Beverly Lammerding, Barbara Green, Donna Beck, Norma Johnson, Ruth Schleicher, Pat Bezona, Marilyn Chambers, Janet Waninger Pat Middleton, Trudy Lindhurst, Rose Townsend. Mildred Holtmeyer. MIXED CHORUS Top row, Claudia Rohr, Rosalie Walker, Kathleen Bryne, B. Pelle Polton, Margie Price, Anna Mae Frank, Lucille Fritts, Betty Boyer, Rosalie Johnston, Janet Fest, Mary Lou Thurman Rosemary Helvey, Wilda Green, Pat Springett, Joan Sikorski, Donna Traudt, Betty Erxleben Carol Anderson, Faye Rohrbach, Rose Marie Brown, Peggy Craig, Mary Ann Miller. I I Second row, Betty Verdin, Bonny Gravatt , Arlene Prown, Jean Landmann, Betty Auer, Rith Wis dom, Merline Crisler, Sue Mayberry, Rosalie Nelson, Sylvia Rongey, l.aVerne Braun, Martha Dorris, Teresa Ray, Jackie Lehmkuhl, Shirley Hahl, Nancy Dale, Ruth Douglas, Geraldine Coffman, Erna Gray, Barbara Potter, Janet Ruschenberg, Ruth Bradley. Front row, Joan Landmann, Helen Peters, Dianne Rein, Judy Ruschenberg, Shirley Cowin, Mr. Hermu, Thelma Kroeck, Beverly Shroeder, Joan Bryan, Leslie Kaey, Marita Sutton, Joan Ghol- son, Leigh Ann Walden. Pianists: Carol Sue Virgen Philip Scherr 65 KEY CLUB A new organization has been formed which For the year now in progress the officers is col led Hancock High School Key .C1ub, an are: Richard Wuertz, who is the president, offspringof the Kiwanis Clulis, The Cravois Hogers Bohr and Richard Jourden, first and Kiwanis is the club sponsoring the group, Second vice-preSideI1iZSS George laude, the Charles secretary, and the treasurer, Christrup. New officers are elected at the end of each school year for the coming school year. lxlr. Knect is the personal sponsor. The Key Clull was formed to serve the com- munity and school while at the same time de- velopingthe character of members. The mem- bers of the Key Cluh are pledged to promote civic spirit, encourage church attendance, but most of all to practice good fellowship. The Kiwanis Clubs are not only in this country but also in Canada, and llawaiian Islands, where they have set up Key Clubs 8IllOng YOUDQ mell fOr many ySaI'S. Umm NX Left to right, top row: Dave Pfankllnf J0hf1 L0l1g, Charlie Wiley, Charlie Best, Richard Kaufmann, Dick Drexler, llarry Hauesser, George llude, lfob Gray, Chuck Jourden. Mr. Steckhan, Mr. Schott, Dave Alexander, Dave Cornell, Richard Deaton, John Cantwell, lolz Mohrman, Herman Petsch, Hayrlilest, Richard Wuertz, Mr. Knecht. Rogers Bohr, Cordon Kronsbe1n,. richard White, Richard Counts, Larry Smith, Bob Killian, Garry basden, John Stuart, Michael Wilkinson. 66 Y-TEENS This club, formerly called the Girl Be- serves, became associated with the Y. W. C. A. and the name was changed to Y-Teens. They have high ideals of community ser- vice, loyalty to the student group, and building fellowship devoted to personal and special living as they are committed by their individual Christian faiths. Their goal is to grow as persons and to grow in friendliness, tolerance, and for- giveness of all people, races, and relig- ions. The Y-Teens Club at Hancock is es- pecially devoted to promoting good will, friendship, and social advantage for all the girls in school. Z Y-TEENS Left To Right, Top Bow, Janet Best, Ruth Taylor, Joan Thym, Peggy Craig, Barbara Green, Donna Jean Beck, Joan Aveyard, Beverly Lannerding, Patsy Martin, Teula Thomas, Dorothy Meier, Pat Springnett, Carol Sue Virgen, Faye Bohrbach, Marilyn Williams. Second How, Miss Hensley, Margaret Scherr, Thelma Kroeck, Joy Heiman. B. Belle Bolton, Helen Peters, FarbaraIUe,lCathleen Byrne, Geraldine Coffman, Judy Gerhardt, Betty Schroe- der, Leslie Kaey, Betty Erxleben, Carol Anderson, Patsy Moore, Joan Webb. Sitting, Peggy Craig, Rose Marie Brown,SueMayberry, Nancy Dale, Barbara Hosking, Loretta Potterh Betty Verdin, Bonnie Gravatt, Mary Ann Miller, Rosalie Walker, Erna Gray. 67 BOYS' CLUB PRESIDENT Gumk Jmuden VICE.-PRESIDENT Richard Drexler SECRETARY Ray Blest TREASURER Richard Muele forth SERGEANT OF ARMS Andrew Jasinski At the beginning of the school year the Boys' Club initiated seventeen new members into the club, bringing the membership to thirty-seven members. An initiation party was held for new members with Andy Jasin- ski serving as chef. The club voted that an electric hand drill be purchased for the shop. Five dollars was donated to the Community Chest. As a service to the school the boys kept the checkroom open at all basketball games. February 14 the Club sponsored the Coronation Dance, at which time the Basketball Queen was crowned. Bowling, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball and softball are played in season during the recreation hour. ln April a hayride was planned. Boy's Club letters were awarded to the deserving members in May. Plans were being made to purchase a jig saw for the shop with the money earned during the year. Left to rlght top row Donald Foster, GeraldScott,Stan1ey Griser, Raymond Popp Larry Smith Linus Hofimeister Bob Donaldson, Bob Smith, John Held Second row Mr Schwab DaleFbster,Herbert Snyder, Janes Tanner, Don Dobbs P111 Pliman Bob Patton Don Hitler Duck Drexler Front row Dan Gette George Bude, Chuck Jorden, Frank Wurtz, Richard Muehlforth Andy Jasin ski Charles Pottgen Ray Hofhnan, Walter Kaetzel 68 l A5..,,w ' O0 'x K Q. 'B Q7 ,QW WELIKESXIYIS Nothin can be more invigorating than sports. Says and girls both participate fully at Hancock and this can be shown by past and present records. Basketball volleyball , baseball, track, and many others do much to improve the mental as well as the physical condition of the stu- dents. Numerous sports at various seasons help one to keep physicallyand mentallyy fit at all times. Winning awards can also be contributed to the man and woman who makes it so, Coach Nebel and Miss Hensley. Coach Nebel is the shining star for all sports participated by the boys. Missllens-e ley leads our girls in their activities. Wi th their leadership and the student spirit Hancock will alwaysvexcel in the fiel'd of sports. Up comes the question--do we..Like s oats? Rah! Rah! May we aTways exceed, in leadership and be proud of the school we sponsor, HANCOCK! 70 K , bi Ri. Oct. Oct. a56mfz,ecuZZOvLfi6gaff DATE OPPONENT SUJRE Sept. 9 ll 15 17 19 24 26 Q 1 3 7 9 15 Eureka Valley Park Mehlville Bayless Lindbe rg Affton Blreka Valley Park Mehl v1l le Bayless Lindberg Affton Home Games 6-3 15-2 4-5 2-4' 14-0' 8 4' i 5 5 6- 7-6 13-1 7- 1 2 ' 2-of 4 BASEBALL Hancock has gone on to another victorious season of baseball and are very proud to portray their 10 - 2 record. Baseball is one of the minor sports of the school but as anyone could tell it is one of the out- standing sports. Hancock had one of its strongest teams ever seen, just losing to two strong teams which is no blackmark. Hancock's students who came out for base- ball are no pushovers as can be seen by the batting average of Gxarlie Wagier--6113 and the fine pitching of Charlie Meine whose record was 7 - 1 and also the field- ing and batting average of the team. We beleive Hancock will have another SUCCCSS- ful season because sixof the nine starters are coming back next year. And if each player shows as much spirit as did the team before them, Hancock will have another good team. Top row left: George Bude, Charles Meine, Ekiward Meine, Frank Lanmers, Bob Heck, Middle row left, Tom Lee, Bob Gray, Phil Scherr, Hay Kempen, Forrest Campbell, Harry Hausser. Front row left: Marvin Reidel, Lynn Virgen, A1 Warnser, Charles Wagner, Roger Brodbeck IEASK ETIZALL QUEEN St. Valentine' s Day presented a Basket- ball Queen Coronation to llancock. Miss .Ioan Landmann was crowned Queen of the 1952-1953 basketball team. She was es- corted by Richard Drexler. 'lhe Junior can- didate was chosen by popular vote by the entire student body. Maids of honor included Miss Janet Wan- inger escorted by Frank Wurtz, Miss Vemell Schaefer escorted by George Hide, and Miss Beverly Lammerding escorted by Raymond Blest. The Master of Cerenonies was Allen Wanser and the jewelry bearer was Miss Pan- ela Wanser. 'Ihe Queen received afihinestone necklace with a matching bracelet, while the Maids of honor each received a Rhinestone brace- let. Left to right George Bude Vernell Schaefer Frank Wurtz, Janet Waninger, Dick D1-exler, Joan Landmann Pamela Wamser A1 Wamser Charles Jourden, Betty Lou Meyers, Hay Blest, Beverly Larrmerding A- TEAM BASKETBALL fBayless Tourn.J Elvins 65-50 Dec. Mehlville 64-61 Dec. Crystal City 48-43 Dec. Lindberg 70-36 Dec. Eureka 68-42 Dec. Herculaniun 65-58 Dec. Lindberg 98-25 Dec. Fairview 74-39 Ike. QNormandy Tourn.l Normandy 58-53 Dec. St.. Charles 75-36 Dec. McKinley 40-79 Dec. Affton 42-38 Jan. McKinley 49-60 Jan. Valley Park 63-45 Jan. Cleveland 46-54 Jan. Elvins 26-43 Jan. CFerguson Tourn.1 Valley Park 43-38 Jan. Riverview 53-43 Jan. Berkley 72-54 Jan. Bayless 64-63 Jan. Cape Central 45-69 Jan. Eureka 97-49 Feb. Affton 37-33 Feb. Valley Park 81-31 Feb. Mehlville 89-53 Feb. Roosevelt 63-57 Feb. Bayless 71-69 Feb. Cllegionalsl St. Marys 63-43 Feb. Affton 32-38 Feb comfy Day 52-67 Feb: ' Home games 2 4 6 9 12' 16 19 23' 26 27 29 60 9 u 9 13' 16' 20 2 1 23 27 n 30 3 6 10 ' 13' 17 20 24 25 27 B BAYEIPPLL Having a very good season again this year, the E Team ended up the season with an ll and 7 record. Besides a very good record they also took second place in the South County. SCHEDULE Lindberg Eureka Hercul aniun Lindberg F airvi ew Af f t cn McKinley Valley Park Cleveland Elvins Bayless Eureka Af f ton Valley Park Mehlville Roosevel t Bayless Eureka 53-34 48 37 -40- -43 54- 32' 48-29 45-47' 42 40 S9 46 28- 56 44 51 484 -21 601 43 37 ' 54 -47 -24 57- 41' 26 37 48-43 4-4-70 Top Bow- Ron Scherr, Carl Meyer, Hay Kempen, Forrest Campbell, Don Douglas. Middle Row- Tom Sickmeyer, Clinton Hohman, Don Dobbs, Larry Smith, Lynn Virgen Bottom Row- Don Foster, BillDowden, Charles Carothers, Paul Link. Zu T J UMPERS Harryliaeusser, Dave Franklin, Richard Beck John Cantwell, Bill Thrasher, On:-les Maine Bob Lutz. SHOT 8: DISCUS Tom Lee, Roger Brodbeck, Harry Haeusser, John Cantwell, Vic Pohle, Bob Wilhauck, Don Douglas. POLE VAULT Don Douglas, Marvin Evans, Richard lkaton Bill Thrasher. 76 if DISTANCE Back row, Richard Beck, Forrest Cmnphell, Tom Michaeli, Bob Brauch, Lynn Virgen Front row, Bob Gray, Bob Kawelaske, Larry Schmidt, Dave Franklin, Jim Bone. SPRINTERS Top row, John Cantwell Middle row, Lynn Virgen, Larry Smith, Bob Lutz, Charles Meine, Charles Wagner. Bottom row, John Condon,Ray Popp, Jim Tan- ner, Byron Annbruster, Don Douglas. HURDLES Richard Kauffmen, Dick Drexler, Forrest Campbell, Richard Weber, Richard Beck, Bob Branch, Jim Bone 77 A' ' BASKETBALL Game Hancock vs. Mehlville Hancock vs. Affton Hancock vs. Bayless Hancock vs. Af f ton Hancock vs. Valley Park Hancock vs. Mehl vil le Hancock vs. Bayless Date Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Place Score Hancock 6-22 Affton Forfei t- ure Bayless 15- 12 Affton 16- 14 Valley Park 24- 15 Mehl ville Lost Bayless 15- 33 GIRL'S A BASKETBALL Top Bow, Left to Right Marilyn Williams, Marlyn Squires, Norma Johnson, Miss Hensley, Donna Beck Barbara Green Joan Webb. Front Row, Left to Bight Anna Campbell, B. Belle Bolton, Joy Heimann, Mary Jo Stuart, Merline Chrisler Betty Verdin 78 B BASKETBALL Game Hancock vs. Mehlville Hancock vs. Af f ton Hancock vs. Bayless Date Place Jan. 27 Hancock Jail- 30 Affton Feb. 3 Bayless Score 13-15 27-16 16-14 GIRLS' B BASKETBALL Standing, .Miss Hensley, Barbara Dye, Betty Erxleben, Carol Sue Virgen Joan Aveyard Erma Stencil, Rosalie Walker, Erna Gray, Janet: Hollenbeck Kneeling, Dianne Rein, Ruth Wisdom 79 I ' 'lhe Smior Class of 1953 wishes to acknowledge the assist- ance of the people vhose nunes are listed belowu With full re- alizatim of the many hours of work put into the editingof this book, we wish to thmk all those ooncemed for their time and their effort., Technical Assistance Photography un.u A ....,...u..n........,.u..Uu. .,Speith Studio Central ia, Illinois Photo Pl atest .. ........o .. . ,.o..U Nhl tigraph Sales Co. Vari-Typing and Printing ...n. .....G.. M achines Cl ass Hancock School Binding ..... ..Q.a.............. M r. John Glassen, Jn Becktold Binding Co. LEIHICO Staff: Co-editors D.0. o..n..n.....o. , .. ,..uI .Charles Christrup Janet Wminger Lettering ..D.u.... ..... Bo b Killian Staff Ahsistants on.. ....Q0 o....n.. P a t Emma Anna Mae Frank Jeanette Kl ages Sxirl ey Schneiderheinze Mary Ann Gauer Jemnine Navratil Lanta Sie Welker Mildred H01 tmeyer Joan Held Carol Virgen Nancy Dale Jean Lmdmnn Jom -Lmdnann Betty Auer Arl me Brown Eina Gray Kathleen Ratary Suonsor .uou, . . 0 . .Mrs. Cuddihee 80 September 'Wx October i?,. X f F X V November A loci 7 f If ,f , fifiil 0 a ly n Decenber January W 11 , ,f', ' f X . 1 f 1 n I7 0, xx 5 S7 Af! lf . 1 . x I WC A' '75 K.: x x 5 I if V' .-'Z 'vb I fAgz2za:4uZdF Mlhi W W fgl .R ' ' E .I RN' ' Labor day is over...Wide eyed freshmen wander the ha11...New books seem to be thicker than ever...Seniors show rings off ...Drivers Ed. most talked about subject ...Boys get initiated for Boys Club... Growler Staff starts news of coming events ...Baseball team shows its power...New coach makes hit with students. Buy your year book today...Antumn Hop starts off season...He1d and Lewis elected Memento King and Queen...Baseball team takes pride in season...Chndy sales booming ...Basketball passes being sold...Fal1 on us with Hallowe'en in thc air. Stevenson our choice...Ten week report cards ugh...TB-X-rays...Thanksgiving vaca- tion furpJ...Basketbal1 games favorite pas- time..aRah-rah2rah...New Cheerleaders. Christmas cards on sale, see any Senior ...Up goes the Christmas tree...Student Council Xmas dance...Christmas dance leaves most popular band...Vacation from school for two weeks. Raising money by the Senior dance...Key Club has Charter Night...Photographers bade for group pictures for Memento...Employment agencies giving test...Mr. Hemm became a father to a bouncing girl 81 February f . March April May yn QQQI ff W June . Q f Z My The year book is being placed together --Q-'lhe basketball tean is going Str0ng--- Boys Club crown Basketball Queen---Mr. Schwab is presented with his second baby ---Sweethearts receive their Valentines. Principals and Coaches meeting for better sportsmanship. Music students entertain inPatrons.Alli- ance Progran---Prom Queen chosen---Memento pictures on their way---Senior play on way to perfection---Track practice on its way --'Miss McKinney's leaving us to start. housekeeping. Spring is in the air---Senior play a success---Prom dates in the making---Ameri- can History classes talEe1tripi'to't.hlax:qJ'i5ta:l ---Juniors start selecting class rings--- Volleyball starts---Career Day comes gain ---year-book goes to press. Faculty have yearly electionof officers fe--We show off in the style show--Class day passes by---Fellas are presented with letters--- M ay I' have your autograph?'is the main questions--Prom Queen no longer a secret---New Student Council President now presiding., Vacation drawing near---Seniors showbff in caps snd gowns---Job hunting begins--- Semester Grade cards bring laughter and tears---Picnic leaves us all sunburn-- have a nice vacation kids. 82 The Last Note Fades As time fades our memoryof this year at Hancock, we of the Memento Staff hope that this volume of pictures and print brings back, in some part, the joys we have shared togetherv 85 m ih' W M ,L WN- 'Qu 'M wiv ' r 1 Wxwwf, 'W WMU :WM mu W s ww A u ww, , W ' 1 M 1 w L' W r w Ju Q , .H ,Eg vrvxk u HH Ng, 'H -r 1 ,L 'U' A Ai 59' 31 . Y N' ' . H ' g, w wk 11 V' , 1, W i 'ki yi! ' 1 3 qygl ' EM' 'vu wx aw N WH . ,.! 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