Highland High School - Iris Yearbook (Highland, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1944 volume:

, U NV Reiage Oo febad aa J inot sae Vol : aa 58 Co-editors: Lettering: Photography: Sports: Drama: Organization: Estelle Dill Roger Steele James Werner Ray Suppiger Mary Jane Seigrist Jean Spellerberg Mary Tschannen Morris Tschannen Gene Houser James Rutz John Riggs Claire Weber Class Activities: Clubs: Typist: Business Mgr.: Classes: Dedication: Music: Seniors: Elsie Kohler Gail Schwehr Mildred Lorenz Shirley Mueller Jane Ulmet Deane Becker Charlotte Hensler Jean Spellerberg Wedication The Class of 1944 respectfully dedicates this, the 1944 Iris, to Miss Claire Weber. Through her ability, diligence, and willingness, production of this year book was made poss- ible. We also wish to express our appreciation to Miss Web- er for her friendliness and whole-hearted spirit of co-oper- ation toward the Class of '44 through its four years of High School. The memory of her pleasant smile and cheerful voice will long be retained by all. Mr. Ittner, Mr. Menz, Dr. Baumann, Mr. Winet, Mr. Tschannen, Dr. Hermann, and Dr. Tschudy now on leave to the Navy. Principal jaxler Princival Wenger Superintendent be Laurenti Mrs. Switzer Kindergarten Miss Bernard Second Grade Miss Harris Fifth Grade , Miss Baumler Third Grade Miss Dale Science Miss Holliger First Grade j Miss Kraemer Fourth Grade Miss Stocker Mathematics —Naintenance Oscar™ This page is in appreciation of those who made school life more plea- sant and were friends of all. Mrs. Rogier o) ENLOUS CLASS OFFICERS President--James Rutz Secretary--Elsie Kohler Vice-President--Ray Suppiger Tréasurer--Shirley J. Meller Sponsors--Miss Weber, Mr. DeLaurenti Colors--Purple and yellow Flower--Violet Motto-- Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” CLASS OF 1944--History The beginning of school in the year of '41 brought 61 eager and intelli- g ent freshmen to the portals of H. H. S., to begin school with a feeling of awe that any green freshie experiences. It didn't take us long to become ac- quainted with the upper classmen. After having been made to feel at home, we set out to accomplish even greater things than any class had done hefore. During the year we sponsored three social events. The outstanding one was an all-school Valentine party given on February 14. We had an enormous turnout; over seventy-five per cent of the students attending. We also gave a chili supper in October and concluded our activities for the year with a freshman hike. One year later, fifty-eight students returned to carry on their good name The class this year was well represented in sports, band, glee club, and oth- er activities. The one party we gave that year was a Christmas party, com= plete with Santa Claus and presents. We also sponsored a quiz program for an assembly. Mr. Loudon, our class sponsor, did much to encourage our class and aided us with helpful suggestions. We also adopted a constitution whereby all questions of importance were settled. This act illustrates the progressiveness of our class. As students grow up and progress through high school, they take more ac- tivities upon their shoulders and assume more leadership. We as juniors as- sumed that obligation and proved we could do it by the number of outstanding e- vents. A scrap drive was held as a competitive race between all classes to see who could bring in the most scrap. The juniors participated enthusiastically, and came in second place. The school decided to have a student council with representatives from each class to act as the governing body and to take care of school problems. Shirley J. Mueller and Clinton Kerin were chosen to re- present our class. The next important event of our junior year was the class play given on March 12, 1943, and entitled, Wings Over Washington. The cast put on a good performance and the play proved a great success. The most important event of the year was the junior-senior banquet. The theme was centered around the Gay Nineties complete with decorations, food, and a floor show. With the serving of our banquet and the end of the school year, we were reminded that we had only one more year to remain in the realms of high school. Yes, this year we enjoyed a feeling of superiority as seniors. Our class again showed up with many achievements to its credit. Having a lust for dra- matics, the class play Out of the Frying Pan, was considered one of the greatest successes for many years. Gene Houser and Estelle Dill were elected to the student council. On Oct- ober 15, the class sponsored a pep meeting and dance, and on March 17 gave a party entitled Crazy House. Many seniors participated in sports, in the pub- lication of the school paper, the ulldog,” and in many other activities. The biggest job of the year has been the publication of our year book. We have tried to make it a publication that will be looked upon in years to come as a complete picture of our school life. The staff has undertaken all the du- ties and obligations connected with this task, and we hope our annual will be enjoyed by the school and its patrons. The seniors were pleasantly entertained by the juniors at the annual jun- ior-senior banquet, realizing the great amount of work put into it from our om experience. Our Class Day exercises gave us the thrill of appearing before the student body as the graduates of '44. Then came the Baccalaureate Service and Commencement. The thought makes us conscious of the fact that our school days in Highland High School are over. One cannct always be a hero, but one can always be a man. The heart has reasons that reason does not understand. James Rutz Glee Club 2 yrs, Shop Club Glee Club 2 yrs., Tri-hy-y 3 yrs., Football 3 yrs., 2 yrs, G.A.A. 5 yrs., Cheer Basketball 4yrs., Jr. Sr. Leader 3yrs., Home Ec. Club Plays, H.f. Operettas, Pres. l yr., Latin Club 3 yrs., Sr. Class, Vice-tres. Glee Phys, Ea. 4 yrs, Band 2 yrs. Club, Golf, Track 1 yr. Mariner Staff 1 yr., Soph- Pres. Glee Club. ; omore Cueenm, Sec-Treas. Jn Class. None preaches better § ; ; the ant, and she nothing. Nick Raeber Jean Haley Glee Club 3 yrs., F.F.A. 2 Leila Hunziker yrs, Shop 2 yrs., Drafting Glee Club 2 yrs., Home Ec. 2 yrs., Intramural Basket- Physical Ed. 4 yrs. l yn, Office 2 yrs., Bull- ball, Prop Man Jr. Sr. dog st-fflyr., H.S. Oper- Plays, Basketball 1 yr. ettas. Imagination rules the world.” A place for everything, everything in its place.” Nickie Music is well said to be Glee Club 4 yrs., Sextette l yr., Iris Staff; G.A.A. 1 yr., Latin Club, Student Council, H.S. Operettas, Sr. Play, Vice-Pres. Jr. yr., Vice-Pres Sophomore yr., A Capella Choir 2 yrse Be silent or let thy words Ellen Gruenenfelder Glee Club 3 yrs., Home Ec. Club 2 yrs., Pep Club 2 yrs. Library Club 1 yjyr., H. . Operettas, Librarian 1 yr. Bulldog Steff 1 yr. A Capel- la Choir 1 yr, Sextet lyr, the speech of angels.” Every man is the son of his own works. 4 Leila Schrumpf Glee Club 2 yrs., Home Ec, Club 3 yrs., Cafeteria 2 yrs. H.-S. Operettas, Jr. Sr. Plays. Character is perfectly educated will. Roger Steele Basketball 2 yrs. Glee Club 4 yrs., Jn Sn Play, H.-S. Operettas, A Capella Choir 2 yrs., Co-editor Irs Lat- in Club Pres. Library Club Dramatics 1 yr. be worth more than silence. Glenn Grotefendt Marine 1 yr. Highland 3 yrs. Glee Club 2 yrs., F.F.A. 3 yrs. Sec 1 yn, F.FeA. In- tramural basketball, F.F.A. Softball, Iris Steff, Bulldog Staff, Sr. Play Prop man. In all things it is better to hope than to despair. All sunshine makes Marjorie Hess Girls' Basketball 2 yrs. Glee Club 4yrs., Latin Club S yrs., Band 4 yrs., Home Ec. Club 1 yr. G.AeAe 1 yre Phy. Ed. 3 yrs., Clipper Staff 2yrs., Mariner Staff l yn, Jn Class Pres., Girl Scouts 3 yrs. The true art of memory is Clinton Kerin Glee Club, Sr. Play, Pres. Sophomore Shop Class, Vice- Pres, Student Council in Jr. yre Glee Club 1 yr., 4 yrs., Cafeteria 3 yrs. the desert. Health and cheerfulnes mutually beget each other.” the ar Dorothy Lebegue Glee Club 3 yrs., Ti shen Mary Tschannen Sec-Treas. Soph.Class, Glee Club 4 yrs., A Capella Choir 2 yrs, H.S. Operettas, Sec. Glee Club 1 yr., Librarian Club, Home Ec. Club l jr., Bulldog Staff, Iris Staff, Pep Squad 1 yr., Spanish Club 1 yr. t of attention. Betty Barnes Sec. of Freshman Class, Vice-Pres. Phy. Ed. The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.” A good face is the best letter of recommendation. Jr. Class, Phy. Ed. Fresh. yn, Soph. Play, Hillsboro Community High School 3 yrs. Life is John Riggs Basketball 3 yrs., Football 2 yrs., Glee Club 2 jrs., Jr. Sr. Plays, Dramatics l yr., Pres. Seph. Class, Iris Staff, Library Club 1 yr., Student Council 1 yr. short, but there is always time for courtesy. Let him that would move world, first move himself. Shorty A constant friend rare and hard Mildred Lorenz Home Ec. Club 1 yr., Glee Club 4 yrs., H.S. Operettas Newspaper Staff 1 yr., A Capella lyr, Bulldog Staff l yr., Library Club 1 yr. Sec. of Library Club 1 yr. Vernon Williman Wrestling 3 yrs., Glee Club 4 yrs., Jr. Sr. Plays, 2nd place in Sectional 105 lb. Wrestling Class. True friendship is a plant of slow growth. the Ray Suppiger Pres. Jr. Class, Vice-Fres. Sr. Class, Basketball 4 yrs. Wrestling 1 yr., Bulidog Staff, Prop Man Sr. Play, Camera Club Phys. Ea 4 yrs. Softball 1 yr. Leah Hirsch Glee Club 4 yrs, A Capella Choir 1 yr., Home Ec. Club l yr., Library Club 1 yr. H.S. Operettas, Cafeteria 2 YVSe, The golden age is before us, not behind us. Tootie Good cheer is no hindrance -——- Elsie Mae Kohler Club 1 yr., Glee Club 4 yrs., H.S. Operettas Jn Sr Plays, Sec.-Treas. Dramatic Cluy Dramatics 2 yrs., Sec. Sr. Class, Li- brary Club 1 yr., A Capel- la Choir 2 yrs., Iris Staff Bulldog Staff, Pep Squad. Home Ec. to a good life.” The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Shirley n Shirley J. Mueller Glee Club4yrs, Iris Staff Student Council 2yrs., lra- matics 3yrs., Pres. Dramat- ics 1 yn, Treas. Senior Class Bus. Mgr.. Jr. Sr. Plays Library Clubl yr., Bulldog Staff, School News 2 yrs. H.S. Operettas, A Capella l yr., Cafeteria 4 yrs. Nothing is so hard, but search will find it. Gene Houser Delores Hosto Glee Clubl yn, Treas. Glee Club lyn, Basketball 4 yrse Football 2 yrs, Student Coun- cillyr, Library Club gr. Sn Plays, Baseball 2 yr. Dramatics 1 yre Rene Mueller Home Ec. Club 2yrs., Glee Club 4 yrs., Band 2 yrs. Treas. Jn Class, Sec-Treas. Soph. Freshman Classes. Football 1 yr. Glee Club 3 yrs., Newspaper 1 yr, Cam- era Club A face that cannot. smile is never good. Employ thy time well, if meanest to gain leisure. Dottie Houser A song will outlive all sermons in the memory. Next to excellence is the appreciation of it. Jane Ulmet Home Ec. Club 1 yr., Band 2yrs., Glee Club 4 yrs., Jr. Sr. Plays, H.S. Op- erettas Sec.-Treas. Fresh- man Class, A Capella Choir 2 yrs., Iris Staff, Bulldog Staff, Pep Squad 1 yr., Of- fice Girl l yr. Friends have all Lt e f j Evalyn Zimmerman Lucille Donnelly Cafeteria 2 yrs., Home Ec. Club 1 yre, Phys. Ea 4 yrse Dramatics 2 yrse Glee Club 2 yrs., Home Eo, Club 1 yr., H.S. Operettas Friendship is equality. Mary Jane Siegrist Home Ec. Club 2 yrs., Sece Home Ec. Club 1 yr., Glee Club 4 yrs., GeA.A- 2 yrse H.S. Operettas, Vice-Pres. Freshman Class, Sec. Jr. Class, A Capella Choir 2 yrs. Iris Staff, Bulldog Staff, Pep Squad l yr. things in common. Eileen Steiner Glee Club 2 yrs., Home Ec. Club 4 yrs., Cafeteria 2 yrs., H.-S. Operettas. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Steiner Rest is the sweet sauce of labor.™ Spelly” Good merchandise finds a ready buyer.” Morris E. Tschannen H.S. Operettas, Camera Club 1 yn, Golf 2 yrs., Bulldog Staff, A Capella Choir, Sr. Kushion™ Play, Iris Staff 2 yrs., Pres. Freshman Class, Bas- ketball 4 yrs., Glee Club 4 yrs., Band 4 yrs., Foot- ball 4 yrs., Capt. Football 1 yr., Brass Quartet. Little things are Marie Kustermann Julius Flure Drafting 3yrs, Shop 2 yrs. Artist on Bulldog lyn, In- Glee Club 4 yrs., Home Ec. tramural Basketball 1 yr., 1 yr., H.-S. Operettas. Prop man Jr. Sr. Plays Every artist was first an amateur.” ida Jean Spellerberg Home Ec. Club 2 yrs., Glee Club 4 yrs., Treas Home Ec. Club 1 yr., GeA-A- 2 yrse, Sec. GAA. 1 yr., Library Club 1 yr., H.-S. Operettas A Capella Choir 2 yrs., Iris Staff, Newspaper Staff Pep Squad 1 yr., Spanish Club 1 yr. reat to little women. Gail Schwehr Glee Club2 yrs, Iris Staff Jr. Play, Band 1 yr., Home Eq Clublyr., Library Club 1 yr., Pep Squad 1 yr. A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage. Ability is a poor Deane Becker Editor Clipper, Mariner Bulldog, Basketball 4 yrs., Iris, Glee Club 5 yrs. Band 3 yrs, Jn Play, Latin Club3 yrs, Dramatics 4yrs. Quartette 2 yrs. man's wealth. Ideas control the world.™ Ag Everything comes if a Norma Fay Mueller Glee Club 4 yrs., Latin Club 3 yrs., Phy. Ed. 3 yrs., GeA-A- 1 yr, Home Ec. Club 1 yr., Clipper Staff 2 yrs., Vice -Pres. Jr. Class. Junior Maurer Basketball 3 yrs., Intra- mural Basketball 1 yr., Football 1 yr., Baseball 2 yrs., Library Club 1 yr. All human power is a Jim Werner Glee Club 4 yrs., Football 4 yrs., Basketball 4 yrs., Capt. Basketball 1 yre, Golf 2 yrs., Camera Club l yr., Iris Staff, Bull- dog Staff, A Capella Chair Prop man Jr. Play. will only wait. Charlotte Henseler Glee Club 4 yrs, Dramatics 3S yrs., Pres. Dramatics 1 yr., Jr. Sr. Plays, Li- brary Clubl yn, Iris Staff H.S. Operettas, Sextet 1 yr. A Capella Choir. compound of time and patience. It is well to think well; Peace is the happy, My Olin Henschen Basketball 3 yrs., Glee Club S yrs., Softball 2 yrs., Pres. 1 yr., Shop 1 yrs, F.F.A. 1 yr., Intramural Basketball 2 yrs., Paper Staff 2 yrs. A man's own is what most Bruce Jenny He started with our class but will not graduate with us because he was called into the services of our country. natural state of man. He that can have patience, can have what he will. Kenneth Iberg Glee Clubl yn, Shop 3 yrs. Entered Amy at close of Jr. yr. Has enough credits to Graduate. James Willig Basketball 2 yrs, Football l yr-, Band 4 yrs., Glee Club 2 yrs, Jr. Play, H.-S. Operettas, Baseball 1 yr. Shop 3 yrs., Vice-Pres. Shop 1 yr. manner and character becomes him. Clifford Gruenenfelder He started with our class but will not graduate with us because he was called into the services of our country. PROPHECY The graduation of the Class of '44 has aroused our curiosity, as to the way the marchers will be faring at the graduation of the Class of '54. Under the able leadership of Mr. Waxler, we have devised a remarkable contri- vance for the projection into the future. After laboring for quite some time on num- erous knobs and buttons, we get a station clearly. The melodious strains of organ music overwhelm the static. We learn that the organist is none other than Jane Ulmet. The announcer again returns to inform us we are listening to the Church of the Air. This Sunday's guest, is the Reverend Roger Steele, head of all the Congregational Churches of America. We recognize the voice of Estelle Koch, who has lately shifted from the Metropolitan to the Church of the Air. We change stations, and get in on the University of Chicago Round Table discus- sion. These feature Brig. Gen. Kenneth Iberg, consultant on military affairs, Leah Hirsch, home economics expert, Olin Henschen, farm advisor, and Deane Becker, English consultant. Following the round table discussion, we recognize the voice of Char - lotte Henseler, noted critic. She discusses the merits of La Libre Belgique, latest success of the noted author, N. Ray Suppiger. Tiring of the radio, we go to the Principal's office to gather more information. Principal Gene Houser discloses that Jim Werner is now basketball coach at the Uni- versity of Illinois. His very able assistant is Clinton Kerin. He also informs us that Jean Haley has advanced to the position of Superintendent's secretary. As we saunter past the Social Studies Department, we see Mary Tschannen sitting at the teacher's desk. The old familiar floor mop is coming down the hall witha tall, dark figure plodding behind it. It's John Casper Riggs. We go to the Study Hall, where we pick up the latest St. Louis daily. Naturally we turn to the cartoons, and there we see the work of Julius Flure. On the sports page is an editorial by Editor James Rutz, on the subject, The Round Football We learn from the sanitation expert that Lucille Woodworth is living in St. Louis and married to a sports editor. Our footsteps now lead us to the Superintendent's office where we delve into the records of all former students. These show that Evalyn Zimmerman, Eileen Steiner, Leila Schrumpf,and Leila Hunziker are occupying themselves in the great and noble pro- fession of housekeeping. We look into the Board of Education room, and find Vernon Williman, now a dealer in new cars, and Shirley J. Mueller, Chief executive of High- land's largest enterprise. We resume our reading of the records, and find that Gail Schwehr and Mary Jane Siegrist have pooled their interests and faculties, and are co-proprietors of the drug store in the National Bank Building. We read further and find that Betty Barnes and Delores Hosto were named co-postmistresses of the metropolis of Alhambra. Con- tinuing our reading, we find Ellen Gruenenfelder is now singing with Jim Willig's or- chestra at Carnegie Hall. The records tell us that Jean Spellerberg is living in Ohio. Marjorie Hess has found a waiting audience for her trumpeting ability in the populace of Marine. The egg plant has changed its name to M M standing for Rene Mueller and Junior Maurer, co-presidents. The records also show that Nick Raeber has taken over the delivery services of all business establishments in the city of High- land. Elsie Mae Kohler and Mildred Lorenz are stenographers of the largest cracker company in St. Louis. A familiar face peers from the kitchen of the cafeteria. It is Lorothy Lebegue, who is anxiously awaiting her culinary supplies from the farm operated by Glenn Grote- fendt. We see behind the candy counter another familiar face, belonging to Lucille Donnelly. We hear the patter of little feet. Ushering the kindergarten tots to their noon meal is Marie Kusterman. We go to the auditorium, where the Commencement speaker Adm. Morris E. Tschannen is the most decorated Navy man of World War II. He is accompanied by his secretary, Norma Fay Mueller. : Reluctantly we turn our thoughts back to the present, thus ending our interest- ing view into the future. cJuntors Shirley Mueller Eileen Bircher Junior Essenpreis Laurene Inez Casper Bassler Evelyn Steuber Gloria Schmidt James Partridge Jean Diesen Henrietta Strothiede Marvene Schneider Charlene Wetzel Milton Steiner Niala Wiesenmeyer Jack Doris Gruenenfelder Weidner f Earl Bleisch Eva Guetsenberger Shirley Espenschied CLASS OFFICERS President--Richard Indermill Secretary--Marvene Schneider Vice President--Robert Wagner Treasurer--Laurene Casper Sponsors--Mrs. Myers, Mr. Waxler Colors--Red and White Flower--Carnation Motto-- Onward and upward. CLASS OF 1945 --HISTORY The class of 1945 started their first year at Highland High School with for- ty-six members. The outstanding event of the year was an all-school Valentine party, which was a tremendous success. They also had a freshman get-to-gether in October. The activities of the year were concluded witha combination bicycle hike and wiener roast at the City Lake for the freshmen only. The sophomore class of 1942-43, feeling a sense of superiority toward the innocent freshmen began vigorously to put themselves in the highlights. To prove that they could organize and carry out social entertainment, they gave an all- school party after a basketball game. A large number of students attended, and the main entertainment was provided by the school orchestra. The junior year is always considered the year that the class gets closest to the seniors. The juniors started it off with a bangJ The first new business was a party--something unusual and out of the ordinary--as the juniors are. As a re- sult, the Junior Carnival was held on November 5. It was done up in true carnival fashion, including a popularity poll for a carnival queen. Laurene Casper was chosen with the prize of having her picture in the Iris. The juniors, always looking ahead, now wanted to choose and order their rings. This was done by having representatives show the committee their selection. After the one had been chosen, it was presented to the class and accepted. The juniors now became concerned about the play for this year. The committee was chosen and selected the play Growing Pains. Tryouts were held and much ser- ious thinking and working was done on it with good results. The juniors also scheduled a Hobo Party for April 27, which went off very successfully. Carnival Queen and Attendant Fortune Teller at Carnival Ge Je Adamson C,. Winet Gathard 8. M. Schmiedeke D. Nagel ; M. DeForest G. Zimmerman + . % Gross M. Barth J. Winet er. D. Schwend D. Knebel Je Blacet , “EN es ee E. Schwend we: © te B. Ernst G. Re Herman D. Grotefendt S. Huber Re Zobrist Essenpreis CLASS OFFICERS President--Jean Zimmerman Secretary--Colleen Gathard Vice-President--Dean Smith Treasurer--Jean Hitz Sponsors=--Miss Helmkamp, Mr. Newcom Colors--Rose and Silver Flower--Rose Motto-- Ever striving we attain our goal. CLASS OF 1946--HISTORY The sophomore class of this year started -their first year at Highland High School with fifty-four members. Since that time, their membership has only de- creased to fifty-three. During their freshman year, they contributed much to athletic and social clubs with a high representation of talented ability. The highest peak of their social activites was a Valentine party, at which a Queen of Hearts was crowned. This year, their sophomore year, has been even more illustrious than the preceding one. The sophomores have sponsored two outstanding parties; one for their class only. It was started by playing deck tennis, volley-ball, shuffle- board and ping pong. After the games, there was a pot-luck supper. Following the meal there was a scavenger hunt within the school, which afforded a great deal of entertainment. The second party was for the entire high school. It was a Birthday Party, which was dedicated to everybody's birthday. Games were played and a delicious lunch was served. Then there was a floor show consisting of a piano duet by June Blacet and Jean Hitz, a solo by Shirley Hug, a song by the sophomore sex- tette, and George Adamson and Bob Herman impersonating Frank Sinatra and Harry James, respectively. Looking ahead to their junior year, the class of '46 hopes to even better their records in scholastics, athletics, and other extra-curricular activites. Class Officers Ld : eC “I W th - as —- a has. W Re Herzberg He. Koehler R. Goodall D. Miener V. Miener J. Weckman He Bellm Je Gilomen KA D. Von Rohr Re Koch B. Augustine L. Bohensteihl i) We V. Malan 4 J. Waymoth F. Bellm D. Zbinden E. DeForest : L. Zobrist R. Streiff ‘ 3 R. St D. Buchmiller Streiff WN S. Casper CLASS OFFICERS President--Donald Buchmiller Secretary--Shirley Casper Vice-President--David Zbinden Treasurer--Robert Goodall Sponsors--Miss Dale, Mr. Revelle Colors--Blue and White Flower--Orchid Motto- What is worth doing is worth doing well. CLASS OF 194'7--HISTORY The Freshies meekly entered their first year of high school last fall, tut soon became accustomed to their new educational and social life, and contributed much to both-during the course of the year. Many of their members took part in the activities of the school. There are representatives on all the athletic teams, in the Glee Club, Band, G. A. A., Home Economics Club, and the F. F. A. Throughout the year the freshmen sponsored two outstanding parties. One was a simple class get-together, at which they played games, danced, and enjoyed refreshments. The other event was an all-school party, held on April 21. At this time, the main theme was a combination zoot suit and hobo party, which was well attended and afforded much entertainment. They ended their activitieswith eager thoughts of next year, when they will be looked up to by the new treshmen. The class sincerely plans to do much more during their remaining three years of school, Class Officers Hreademic Hctivities Mr. Pulliam Mr. Pulliam came to H. H. S. determined to teach the shop boys all about shop and drafting. The benefits that the boys received from his able direction will be later used to good advantages He has been a class sponsor and also spon- sor of the Shop Club of former years. His work is appreciated and we hope he will be back again next year. Drawing Home Economics I Home Economics II Home Economics III Miss Harney Miss Harney has been with us for five and one-half years. She has more than proved her traits as a help- er and guide to many students. She has been a class sponsor to several classes. She is also director of the Home Economics Club, and in former years she was director of the Tri- Hi-Y,. We hope we may count on seeing her again. Miss Wenger Miss M. Wenger, who has been on the faculty for many years, still upholds her position as commercial teacher. Besides the clesses pictured here, she teaches shorthand I, and typing II. We are sure that the education gained by her tireless efforts will pay dividends to the students in later years. Because of her fine record, we know she merits praise. Bookkeeping Shorthand II American History World History Her great intelligence and wisdom in the art of teaching school has showed us that we have a fine teacher, Miss Helmkamp. She teaches the Soph. English classes besides those pictured. She is the Sophomore class sponsor, and sponsor of the Student Council. She also helped to direct the junior play. We'll be looking for you again next year. Miss Peterson Miss Peterson has been On the school faculty for one year. She has directed the plays and has taught Spanish I besides the classes pictured. She is the director of the Spanish Club, and Dramatics Club. We understand that she will not be here again next year. She has proved to be a fine friend and- we wish her all the success. English IV Spanish II English III Geometry Health Education Miss Weber Words fail us when we try to express our gratitude for Miss We- ber's kind guidance and help she has ywiven the Iris staff, and of the fine worx she has performed in the high school. The library is run by her careful management, and she also teaches two classes---Health Education and Geometry. She always finds time, though, to enjoy her hobby, taking pictures. ba Mrs. Hale One year of knowing her has made us know and like Mrs. Hale.She taught sixth and sev- enth grade English in the grade school, bde- sides a Freshman Eng- lish class in the High School. Mrs. Hale has s1own us her great musical ta- lent by supplying us with entertainment at various events. In her spare moments you can hear her practicing a cheery bit of music. Civics English I The band may have its ups and downs, but we know a man that sticks with it and tries to make the band worth while. That man is Mn Newcom, who is new to the faculty list. Be- sides being the band instructor, he taught Civics, and has tried to portray to the class the workings of the Government. We also know Mr. New- com as one of the play- ers in the dance band. Mr. Newcom Agriculture I Mr. Revelle From what we know of the good name the basketball team has earned, we know that we cannot Pass up the coach without a few words of honor.Mr. Revelle has proved to be an expert coach in basketball and football. He is the physical education teacher, and is ever striving to make healthy and strong men out of the boys. He also teaches the Agriculture classes, and wes know those boys, through his able instruction,will be our future farmers of tomorrow. He is the Freshman class advisor, and also advisor of the F. F. A. His pleasant smile and good humor prevails when- ever we meet him. We wish him continued success. Agriculture IT Answers will be found on the Autograph page Bee Fo: ee Haild the Future Farmers. This year the Future Farmers started with a bang. Nineteen members answered the call on the first Tuesday they met. Milton Stein- er was elected President of our chapter but was replaced by Curtis Reinacher due to Milton's Student Council activities which club met on the same day. Earl Bleisch was elected Vice-President, Glenn Grotefendt Secretary, James Winet Treasurer, Jack Klaus Watch-Dog, and Wolter Wirtz Reporter. Mr. De Se Revelle was automat- ically called on to be their advisor. The main event that occurred in the fall of the year was the F.F.A. initia- tion of new members. As Mr. Revelle was not initiated last year when he came to them it was necessary for him to be initiated alsoe After the initiation cere- mony, the boys played softball and had a delicious lunch. Another familiar event in the lighter side of the picture was the first bi- annual trip to Greenville. Everyone that went had a grand time at the lake. This year, for the first time, the F.F.A. has a basketball team. The team played the Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior teams and scored thres victories. Their next game was with the St. Paul : = first team and they met with utter de- feat due to the opposing team's super- jority. They played a number of games after that in which they broke even. The event that the F.F.A. boys look forward to all year is the annual Father-Son Banquet. The boys and their dads meet for a good meal prepared by Miss Harney and her girls. After the meal, Dad and the boys have a program. All this is what makes the organ- ization of the F.F.A such an interest- ing club of the school. G. Av Ae Tuesday fifth period has given the G.A.A- an excellent time for meeting every week. The tirst Tuesday of every month is set aside for the regular bus- iness meeting. Officers chosen were Marvene Schneider President, Jean Speller- berg Secretary, Marian Schmideke Treasurer, and Shirley Essenpreis Vice-Presi- dent. Miss Dale is their sponsor. During this period for the remainder of the month they play baseball, games, dancing and intend to have hikes when the weath- er permits. On November 6, the girls held a Play Day in the gym inviting G.A.A. girls from Greenville, Trenton, and New Baden. Games were played, a luncheon served at noon, and community singing plus other entertainment. On December 22, the G.A.A. held their Christmas Party in the gym. The Outstanding feature of the evening was the crowning of the Christmas King, James Rutz, who was chosen by a student poll. Games, dancing, and refreshments made up the evening's entertainment. At the beginning of the school year the girls of the G.A.A. and their dates enjoyed a hayride at Elmer Mueller's with refreshments served in the wide open spaces. On March 14 the annual basket- ball tournament was held. A contes- tant had to have eight hours of bas- ketball practice to be eligible. The G.A.A. member then shoots from eight marked places on the floor. Gloria Beck and Doris Weidner were high scorers from Highland. G.A.A. bowling was not a succ- @ss this year due to the lack of interest shown by the girls. Library CE iuds a iz if 6 Lib OR AR Y Ob’ Ub The Library Club was organized in September 1943, for the purpose of tak- ing care of the large number of books in the two libraries. The members were to give up a free period a day to check books in and out and straighten out the library shelves. At the first meeting, on September 15, the officers were elected. They were: Roger Steele, president; Melvin Volkers, vice-president and treasurer; and Mildred Lorenz, secretary. A set of library rules was drawn up to keep the libraries orderly. A small fee was to be charged for over-due books. When the club was well under way, it was decided to bring some entertainer to school by way of raising money. Jack Raymon, a snake charmer was elected and appeared on April 6. The proceeds of this program will be used to enlarge the book collection of the two li- braries. The Library Club gave the members a chance to understand better the fundamentals of be- coming a librarian. They learned how to look up all sorts of information and how to help others look up reference material. One of the many projects of the Library Club has been to maintain the plants which have become a part of the beautification pro- gram of the School. Our diligent president watered them daily. Dxzamatics maga ul RAMA T IC 846.1 0'8 September 1 saw the formation of the Dramatics Club of Highland High School. Miss Betty Peterson, head of English and dramatics, was the sponsor. A session for the election of officers was held and the following students were chosen: President, Charlotte Henseler, Bob Hermann, Vice-President, and Junior Essenpreis, Secretary-Treasurer. The organization, under the direction of Miss Peterson, present- ed a short play for an assembly program. It dealt with the culinary arts, and the talent possessed by a certain young man in that field. In the play Junior Essenpreis again showed his ability to impersonate a high school girl. The play’ was part of the interesting club life led by the members of the dramatic club. The evening of January 29 the members went to St. Louis for an entertaining session of dancing, and eating at the home of Miss Dale, co-director of the club's histrionic talent. The evening was thor- oughly enjoyed by all. The club planned another social evening at the city lake. After hiking out there the members hope to enjoy more good food. of t - od, oe. ay =: . ri ” } . Student Council - STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, organized last year, again got started under the supervision of Mr. W. L. Waxler. One additional member was elected from each upper class, thus giving each three members while the freshman have two representatives. The council now consists of Estelle Dill Koch, Shir- ley J. Mueller, and Gene Houser, representing the seniors; Eileen Bircher, elected President, Donald Rikli, and Milton Steiner, representing the jun- iors; Marion Michael, elected Secretary, Richard Foederer, and Robert Hol- combe, representing the sophomores; and Russell Koch, elected Treasurer, and Violette Malan representing the freshmen. Miss Helmkamp was elected sponsor by the members. The main project of the Council was the sponsoring of the school paper The Bulldog. (This publication is more fully discussed on another page.) Besides that they again had a check room at the Regional Basketball Tournament this year. The proceeds from these two enterprises will be used to send members of ths organization to the state conference to be held at Chicago in April. The representatives have not yet been chosen. Besides these projects the Council provided entertainment for the stu- dent body at an assembly program. The radio truth or consequences program was sponsored by their own product, hooey, phooey chewing gum. Contestants were chosen from the audience to answer questions, and if the question was incorrectly answered the student, or faculty member, had to suffer the con- sequences. The old professor for the program was Donald Rikli. The. Bulldog enh: Cp , THE BULLDOG The school paper, under the sponsorship of the Student Council, again appeared upon the scholastic scene. Editor-in-chief was Deane Becker. Un- der his excellent guidance the staff trned out The Bulldog” semi-monthly. The paper had its nonsense pages, its sports activities, and its ser- fous side portrayed in editorials. Two short stories, La Libre Belgigue by Ray Suppiger and Tea for Two by the editor have been told so far in its five editions. In each issue a page or two was turned over to news from the junior high. Hayden Young and Nancy Center were the two main contributors to these pages. The Bulldog was a real success and all students both high and grade school eagerly looked forward to the ' day it would appear for sale. HN 7 The publication of the paper has temporarily ceased due to the work on the Iris which requires the atten- THE tion of so many of the staff, but it shall again be resumed in April. BunLoo G Spanish Club S . Cy S, 4 A be . ie 2% SPAN ISS -CUUS The Spanish Club was organized during the first months of school. The members of the Spanish II Class were the original members. Donald Rikli was elected President and Ellen Bassler Secretary-Treasurer. At the first meeting it was decided that more members were needed. The Spanish I Class of this year and some of the Spanish I Class of last year were invited to join and gladly accepted. The first activity was a Spanish Supper at which Mexican food was served. It was so successful that another was planned for the near future. An initiation day was set and everybody fixed up colorful Spanish costumes to wear to school. That evening another supper with formal ini- tiation was held. A picnic is planned for the spring. The Spanish Club has also seen a number of movies from various Spanish speaking countries of South America. Through these they have been able to get a glimpse of the kinds of people that use the language which they are studying. On the whole this year has been very successful. Much credit must be given to Miss Peterson, our willing and able sponsor. _ctome Ec Club HOME EC. CLUB This year the Home Ec. Club was again organized to carry on the good work of promoting fellowship among the girls of all the classes of the Home Ec. Department. The officers elected were Mary. Gruenenfelder, President, Eileen Steiner, Vice-President, Delores Hosto, Secretary, and Lu- cille Woodworth, Treasurer. This year the girls organized Parliamentary Rule during their meetings. They have also had frequent entertainments during their meetings, different girls having charge of each meeting. These meetings were thoroughly enjoyed by all and are looked forward to in future meetings. Among the girls' social activities for the past year were a hay ride and leap year party. Both were great suc- COSsseS. CAMERA CLUB This year, for the first time, a camera club of high school students was organized. Sixteen enthusiasts of photography, ready to learn as much as possible about taking pictures, joined the club. Officers chosen were Morris Tschannen, President, Jim Vierner Vice-Pey and Ray Suppiger Secretary-Treasurer., Miss Weber, their sponsor, endeavored to teach them everything within her knowledge of photography. They studied lighting, lens openings, and the types of film to use for taking different kinds of pictures in order to get the best results. After this they learned to develop their pictures, print, and enlarge them. One of their main projects was learning to tint pictures. Chief tinter was Melvin Volkers, although all did tinting. Besides these things they learned to take landscape pictures. They were very critical of the finished product, discussing the good and bad points, and judging the pic- ture in that way either as bad or good good. The Iris Staff owes a great deal to two members of the Camera Club, Morris Tschannen and Melvin Volkers, who took pictures for our yearbook, developed and printed them. We know the Gamera Club has been doing wonderful work this past yeare We hope to see the good work con- tinued next year. ‘Foothall THE FIRST ELEVEN Our first game was played under the lights at Collinsville. After fighting to a scoreless tie for three periods, Collinsville intercepted a pass and that was the ball game. This marked the first year we played their first string. The next game was played on our own gridirion against Roxana. Commanding a 13 to 6 lead at the half, we lost out because of lack of re serves and the constant harmering of the Koxana backs on our tired line. Final score 26 to 13. For our final game we invaded Roxana. Seven times we penetrated within their 10 yard line but lacked the final drive to put it over the goal line. While we failed to score, Roxana took to the air and netted four touchdowns. When the final whistle blew Roxana had 25 and Highland had 0. SENIORS Standing, from left to right: Rutz, Werner, Maurer, Tschannen (Capt.), Huff, Barth, and Steiner. Kneeling, from left to right: Indermill, Riggs, Wagner, Rikli, Houser, Essenpreis. Sitting, from left to right: Johns, Klaus, Bean, Buchmiller, Holcombe, and Streiff. The 1943 Pigskin Parade of Highland High started with 19 partly green but eager can- didates. There were six returning lettermen but the team was greatly lacking in weight. We were working under the guidance of Coach Revelle, this being his first year as football mentor. He did a fine job considering our inexperience and our more formidable opponents. As for the recori of the team, we ended the season with three defeats. FOOTBALL FOOTBALL 1943-1944 Sept. 17 Highland ....... 0 Collinsville ... 7 Oct. 16 Highland ...... 13 ROXANNA csciccce 26 Oct. 30 Highland ..+e0- O Roxana eecccese 29 — Coach Revelle Baskethall JIM RUTZ Jim Rutz shone this year teaming with Werner at the forward position. Second only to Werner with 325 points he had an uncanny never-miss-shot which he attempted coming in from almost any direction. After completing all of his 4 yrs. on the varsity squad Hooks this year bows out of high school. His one hand shots swishing the nets kept him con- stantly among the top scorers year. This year he amassed a total of 375 points. CAPTAIN WERNER JUNIOR MAURER Having a unique ability of getting high off the floor, Junior controlled the rebounds and played a consistent game. He also displayed the fact he could score in the Pocahontas game. JUNIOR ESSENPREIS Essy although the smallest man on the team was not on the short end of keeping the opponents from making points and broke up many an offensive play. Betty, Lucille, ie ’ and Shirley supplied the pep and steam ‘ behind the team. Not in vain were their tireless efforts, however, because the “a team usually came through for them. CHEERLEADERS MORRIS TSCHANNEN Another guard, Tschannen too figured greatly in our de- fense. He was also instrumental in making points which came when they were needed. FIRST TEN BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR 1943-44 Opponent H.H.S. Bethalto 27 Dupo 41 St. Jacob 39 Woodriver 35 Litchfield 22 East St. Louis 33 St. Paul Mulberry Grove St. Jacob Roxana Breese O'Fallon Pocahontas Mulberry Grove Litchfield Nashville St. Elmo Greenville Bethalto Pocahontas Lebanon O'Fallon Roxana St. Paul Nashville Central Catholic REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Highland 69 Carlyle Highland 29 Greenville 39 42 OUR B TEAM First Row, Left: D. Indermill, L. Klaus, R. Wagner, G. Houser, B. Holcombe, R. Steele. Second Row, Left: R. Bargetzi, B. Herman, J. Bean, M. Stginer, D. Buchmiller, D. Rikli. PLAYER TOTAL POINTS Werner 375 Rutz 325 Maurer 179 Tschannen 67 Essenpreis 48 Barth 35 Riggs 19 Houser 16 Huff 14 Wagner 12 Steele Holcombe Becker Suppiger The basketball season of the Highland Bulldogs ended very successfully. They won 17 games while losing only 11. These figures include part- icipation in the Regional Tournament. This year, however, out of the first ten, Werner, Rutz, Maurer, Tschannen, Riggs, Steele, and Houser will be lost by graduation. Barth is in the armed forces and Essenpreis will soon be. Thus Wagner will be the only re- maining member of the first ten to carry on next year's teame ye ects ke Early Lead Aa 4 . 285% , LOSe, 25-13 “OX yoste eEm 8 62 uo sem 91008 + g their first football home in several years, 9 Q pgs thrilled a crowd of 9 red fans Saturday aft- 0 taking an early lead gp: siting Roxana players, % jling 13 to 6. ® ¢ the local supporters 9 “ed, however, as the 9 of visitors turned 9 n the second half, % id scoreless, while 4 count from 6 to ‘re being 25-13. 35 team made the 42 oY or the specta- 4 g favorable out- oe yame will be ais vxana on the Roxana wa” Saturday, Oct. 30, begin- . ing at 3:30 o'clock. ‘me, attention will Yo� vasketball, the %, Shy, -vill bé play- t eae, OF 4 Upp? to re eng Hi ghiand 1 88 e Hie. Breese CA r gee defeated Tact night PY “ ty Mijy tm local BT, the inal re Coe score: ved 18 P ¥ apy Yat Breese 7 reserves; 2 Re jn 88ig ,, Highlap 7 : 17] £ Neeshel 2 ae ¥. as g Pay it theyY hombres in aia be hard to beat. ighlan and, The senior class play attained a high point of success and was heralded by many as one of the best plays yet put on by any senior class. Cast of characters: George Bodel, an aspiring young actOreceeeeececcccccsecoceceseseeesdonn Riggs Norman Reese, a serious minded young actor.cesecceccsceseseseeessRoger Steele Mrs. Garnet, the landlady. .cccccccccsccsccsccccccesscseseseseselL@ila Schrumpf Tony Dennison, the romantic type Of actor.sesseceeccecccceseeeeeClinton Kerin Muriel Foster; a tattletale..cccccccccccesecececsccecessesechariotte Henseler Kate Ault, cynical SOPHISticate ececcccccccccsccccovessseosecrnstolle Dill Koch Marge Benson, a serious minded young actress.cecccoeeeccecceseeestisie Kohler Dottie Coburn, Dumb Dora . .cccccscccccccccccsecscesecsccccesesecs sane Ulmet Mr. Coburn, Dottie's Fathereececcccccccccseccscsccscossesescseseeess scene Houser Mr. Kenny, theatrical PPOGUCEY. cccccesscvccccecccsesesecccescosecs ovames Rutz Mac, first cop, Antellectual...ccccccccccccccsesesecesesccesesevernon Williman Joe, second cop, dumb but eCarnest.ccccccccccsccccccesesesesssMorris Tschannen Three young men and three young wo- men, would-be stage folk, are, because of the lack of economic security, shar- ing an apartment immediately above that of a broadway producer who is about to cast a road company. The problem was-- now to get him up stairs? Their plans are further complicated by a visit from snippy, young friend of one of them, whe threatens to tell the girl's father of her unusual manner of living. cunior Class Play George McIntyre, an awkward, clumsy DOV eee cccceceescceccecessDOnald Rikli Terry McIntyre, a blithe young TASSescccccececeeecesessevarvene Schneider Mvs. MeIntyre, a warm-hearted WOMEN + es sccccsesecesccseseceeessktnel Iberg Prof. McIntyre, an aristocratic MON eceecccccccsccceseseseeehilton Steiner Sophia, a@ Nesro MOLD yis.nis 6.6 womames scons bus cccaweh babies sdeh sc capue Sherwood Wrs. Fatterson, an aszressive WOMEN ee eecccceseescccesesecsesvelnezZ Bassler Elsie Patterson, an award TAP Lewes cccccccccccccccceseseeetloria Schmidt Traffic Officer, a gruff, surly Fellow. cccccccceccscccececcdames Partridge Dutch, intellectual UOY 6's sa'dinesnate weap alee ao oieite stausiolan aint oe Essenvreis Brian, a ladies! MOM eeseececccccccceseseccececeeceseseeeskicnard Indermill Omar, a stuttering BOY sc csewendecwselcvc dgeneie ctinasnns¥pees vices SIG SS Hug Fal, one of the DOYBeccccvcvevccccscecccccccnedsnsvoscecech eRODErt Yacner POLO, ON0 OF The OOF ec ecicinese'ncacicid esébewnceipsadhesc ke sdese Grvenenfelder Prudence Darlince, a sophisticated PIPL ec cwcccceseeesecseeeeesbetty Werner Patty, Terry's LrlendeccosccsccccvecccccccccssecvesesoveccesDOris Yeldner dane, Terry's EP LONG «010 0'e's elcececvcs d6000ctessisvpee scenes ee elAurere Casper Yiriam, Terry's EPRONG 4 aie 0:04 5 sie FUER HS as Go bSdeh eesaee scales Brinkmann Vivian, bewitchin- TAP Loewe ecccccccc veces ccccccccsccseek Ory Jane Ficktohm The play tells the dilemma of the Felntyres who see their boy and girl tossed in the cataracts of adolescence and can help little further than giv e directions for the turbulent life from a distance, help which ecocentric youth always rejects, of course. The btrotker and sister go through their throes in company with the neigh- borhood kids. Many incidents happen to all of them, but the end is bright and promising. Will Jane U.-I will my ability to eat so much, still be hungry and in the meantime stay so thin to Phyllis Holliger. Charlotte H.-I will my dramatic personality to Mary Jane Fickbolm (goodness she needs it.) Ellen G.-I will my impressive personality to Helen Koehler. Deane B.-I will my English accent to Miss Peterson (Would it be an improvement J?) James R.-I will my curly hair to Roberto Goodall Esquire.” Jean S.-I will my hips to Gloria Beck. Gene H.-I will my gentlemanly manner to the one and only Leroy Zobrist. Delores H.-I will my pigeon-toed walk to Betty Bargetzi. Estelle K.-I will my sophistication to Shirley Hug (please use it J2) Schwehr and Siegrist-We will our spectacular typing ability to Smiley Wirtz and Dick Indermill (Poor boys J) Roger S.-I will my very clever wit to Bill (Oh whatta boy’) Ernst. Betty B.-I will my nice dark hair to Betty Werner's bottled blonde J Ray S.-I will my physique to Elois Hug (oh doodness me J) Elsie K.-I will my girlish giggle to Niala Wiesenmeyer. Mary T.-I will my dimples to Melvin Volkers. John R.-I will my knowledge of acting to anyone who is foolish enough to use it, and my experience with women to Milton Steiner (Oh boy 2) Jean H.-I will my ability to gossip to Curtis Reinacher. Mildred L.-I will my excellent conduct and sweet personality to Shirley Stuckwisch. Leila H.-I will my quietness to Colleen Sackett. Junior Me-I will my driving ability to James Winet (Well??) Leah He-I will my ability to be a dood little dirl to Phyllis (Torchie) HarmonJ Rene M.-Nothing that I could give away would help-- That Ole' Gang of Mine. Lucille D.-I will my vitality to Carl Dean Smith. Morris T.=-I will my ability to sleep with my eyes open in class to Jim Partridge. Evalyn Z.-I will my loudness to Cornelia Schultz. Clinton K.e-My ability to win girls and influence teachers (of the fairer sex of course) to Beall Kamm. Norma Fay M.-My ability to speak slowly to Richard Johns. Eileen S.-I will my farming ability to Mr. Revelle. Shirley J. Me-I will my hunt peck system to Pecker Beck.” Jim Werner-My athletic ability to Bob Herman. Olin H.-I will my gracefulness on the basketball floor to Dick Indermill. Vernon W.-I will my cute Cape to the nearest scrap pile. Nick R.-What I have to give away will be rationed by the 0. P. A. James Willig-I will my musical ability to Myrl Newcom. Kenneth Iberg-I will my rank (P.F.£.) to any unfortunate sargeant. Dorothy L.-I will my dignified character to Jr. Essenpreis. Margie H.-I will my vitality to Girl's P.E. Class. Wow! Wowd Leila S.-My sweet personality to Francis Bellm Julius F.-I willdjdi3 I WILL: The Class of 1944 left behind them a high school band, diligently striving, under the patient and lenrned leadership of Mr. Myrl Newcom. This musical organ'zation worked faithfully toward the goal of the sea- son--achieving honors at the Granite City Solo Contest April 22. The soloists participating and instruments they played were Bob Hermann, trumpet; James Partridge, clirinet; James iillig, clarinet; and Richard Indermill, tenor saxophone. Two piano soloists and two vocal soloists also attended. The band played for the annual Christmas concert, and for the times of intermiss'on at the major basketball games of the year. The Band in Action Glee Club th ae en fil Gest ty memnbe:: C1 _ The year 1944 saw a season of successful singing for the of the Glee Club under the able direction of iirs. Lawrence hiyers.. Luring the year the organ'zation participated in various activities, both civic and educational. The club presented a cantata, “The Rose of the worl?” as their contribution to the annual Christmas concert. The. Ps T...As included the gro:p in its program February 21. November 11 the Glee Club sang at St. Paul's Kall for the Armistice Lay services. An operetta entitled Carmelita was the final major undertaking of the schocl year. The title role of this production was nlayed by June Blacet, with Jean Hitz, John Risgs, James Kutz, Jean Randall, Shirley liu; Shirley Stuckwisch, Gene Houser, Marian Michael, Phyllis,Holliger, Betty Verner, James Jdillig, Don Rikli, Glenn Grotefendt, Morris Tschannen and the chorus as the supporting cast. The social season closed with a picnic at the city lake. Cast of Carmelita September--1l. 6. 17. 20. 21. 24. 28. October----l. 8. 15. 163 18. 19. 21 and 22. 23. 29. 350. November---2. 5. 9. Calendar Vacation days are over and everyone is back in school once again. The enrollment this yesr is 180. Hurray! More vacation] School is dismissed because of Labor Day. A few boys turned out for football this year and played a game at Col- linsville today. More fun--at the picnic the F. F. A. boys had. The faculty held their first meeting in this school term. School pro- blems were discussed. Yes, the G. A. A. decided to enjoy the balmy autumn air by siving a hay- ride. Everyone had a good time. The hard working faculty likes parties too, so they gave one tonight. The Home Ec. Club sponsors a hayride. It's fun isn't it fellas' and gals. Just think--the first six weeks are over. How do your grades look? 15 rahts for Highland!!} The seniors gave a pep meeting and victory dance tonight. We played Roxana in a football game. More power to you team. The first P. T. A� meeting was held. Miss Eberspacher played a few piano selections and Mr. L. P. Wetzel, Superintendent of Madison County Schools, spoke. Light refreshments were served in the cafeteria. The faculty had another meeting--more problems }]} Another vacation!! The first Teachers! Institute was held two days, 80 that gives us a short vacation. The G. A. A. wanted to exert their physical strength and so sponsored a play day. G. A. A. members from other schools in the county participated. Ghosts, pumpkins, witches, and blavk cats. The Glee Club gave a Hallo- ween party and everyone had a good time, even the spooks. Our football team played a game with Roxana there. Did you smell that peculiar odor around new members of the G. A+ Ae = onions, cheese, garlic, and whst have you? The G. A. A. initation and supper was held today. The first all school party was given by the junior cless- It was a penny carnival and was really something new in the way of entertainment. Mmmm !} Aren't you hungry? The Spanish Club gave a supper complete with Spanish food and Spanish names. The Home Ec. Club gave a private purty. Our boys played the first bas- ketball game of the season at Bethalto and lost. It's too bad fellows, but the first game is always the baby game. So fignt, team, fignt ]! Another short vacation because of Armistice Day. A basket, a basket, boys !]--our boys played Dupo here and won. The monthiy P. T. A. meeting was held at which Mrs. Myers sang two solos and Miss Helmkamp talked on several current books. Our team is r-e-d hot}! We play St. Jacob here and win. The faculty had another meeting. What--a donkey basketball game? Yes, that's it. The Ege Plant ladies won over the Shoe Factory ladies, the Rotary Club men beat the Chamber of Com- merce men, and the Highland High School boys out played the St. Paul boys. This was quite a different occasion to see in the line of sports and everyone participating and spectuting enjoyed it. The second six weeks sre over. An assembly was held in which skits of the senior play were given. The Bulldogs played woodriver there and lost. Come on boys !?!? The seniors gave a matinee of the play Out of the Frying Pan to the grade school. The faculty held a party for Dr. Tschudy, who is going in- to the armed service of our country. we all regret his leaving for he has proved a worthy member of the school board. The seniors gave their play before a large audience. It proved to be a great success. (Cont. on next page) 25 and 26. 30. December---3. 6. 8. 9. 10. 13. 14. 17. 20. 21. January----3. 4. 6. 6 10. ll. 12 and 13. 14. 17. 18. 21. 25. 28. February---2. 5. 8. 10. 15. 16. 18. 21. Over the hill and through the wood--To Grandmother's house we'll go. Thanksgiving vacation for all of us. Our boys played Litchfield here and lost. Eat your spinach boys! The Dramatic Club present a play entitled What's Cooking for an sssemb)yy. The grade school basketball boys win over the St. Paul grade school. The Highland High School boys lose to East St. Louis here. The cufeteria staff gave a party. we got a team --our boys win St. Paul there. The first issue of the school paper, the Bulldog is given out. Good! Our boys win a basketball game at Mulberry. we're back of you boys) The P. T. A. meeting was held. The grade school band played and grades 4 and 5 sang songs. Jean Hitz sang 4 solo, and Mrs. Hale played piano se- lections. There was also group singing. Our boys are on top--we win from St. Jacob there. Beautifully dressed Spanish people roamed the halls.The Spanish CluD held their initation with a party in the evening. Our boys lost a basketball gume with Roxana there. More support is need- ed to back the Doys. The G. A. A. gave another party. when I hear music, I just want to dance, --some boys from Scott Field gave a very good concert in the afternoon. In the evening the band and Glee Club gave their Christmas concert, The Home Ec. Club went caroling. We met Breese on the battlefield and won, and the St. Paul grade school lost to the Highland grade school in a basketball gume,. Knock! Knock! Whots there? It's Santa Claus}! The Higfh School party was held in the morning and gchool was dismissed at noon for the Christ- mas holidays. Back to school and thut means start cramming again. We've got a team. We played O'Fallon here and scored a victory. The high school student body participated in a Youth and War Conference all afternoon. Many good points of view were discussed. Another victory! The Bulldogs played Pocahontas here and won. The Freshman gave a Class party. The seniors picked their announcements. Study and put on those thinking caps for semester exams are just ahead. First semester exams are given. Ah! Isn't that a relief. No school today because the teachers have to grade exam papers. The Bull- dogs chalk up another leading score against Mulberry Grove there. The P. T. A. meeting was held. Patsy Meyer played several selections on the marimba, and several films were shown on the Good Neighbor Program. The faculty had a meeting. We played Litchfield there and won. Keep it up boys. Too bad--the Bulldogs lost to Nashville here. Fight team fight! We lose to St. Elmo here. Yea! Team] We played Greenville there and won. Our team is from Highlund High--we beat Bethalto here. An assembly was sponsored by the Student Council and presented a truth or consequences game. The Bulldogs played Pocahontas there and scored a victory. Victory is ours--we won from Lebanon here. What a record--our team is making. O'Fallon loses to the Highland Bull- dogs. The Spanish Club gave another Spanish supper. The continuance of truth and consequences was held in assembly. Boys, are you slipping? We lose to Roxana. The faculty held another meeting. The Coca Cola company gave the school free Coca Cola as a treat. wWe played St. Paul here and won. Thut's it, boys! No school today. It is teachers! visiting day. The Sophomores gave something new in the way of a party--a birthday party, complete with decorations, refreshments, games, and a floor show. Bad news--we lose to Nashville there. The Blood Bank was held. We want to say thank you, in behalf of all those whose lives will be saved, to the loyal participants. The monthly P. T. A. meeting was held. The Glee Club sang several num- bers and the grade school band played. The winning essays in the Ameri- can Legion contest were read and the awards given out. Mr. John DeLau- renti spoke on Needed Curriculum Changes. (Cont. on next page) the fourth six weeks are up. The grade school presented an operetta en- titled The Frog Prince before a large audience. we played Central Catholics ina basketball game and lost. The team needs your support. This is the first game in the Regional tournament which is held at the Highland High School. Collinsville wins over Pocahontas, and Livingston wins over St. Paul. Hear Ye--the second night of the tournament. Highland wins over Caryle, and Greenville wins over Panama. Win team win!}! It is the third night of the tournamant. Collinsville beats Livingston, and by a hard struggle Greenville beats Highland. The last night of the tournament and Collinsville beat Greenville in the finals to win the trophy. The G. A. Ae Played basketball. The seniors gave an all-school party called, Crazy House. The P. T. A. meeting was held tonight. June Blacet played a piano solo and Dr. Norman Rose spoke on Scarlet Fever. A film on health was shown. The faculty had a meeting and tea. fhe annual F. F. A- banquet was tonight. Everyone had a good time. The junior class gave their play, Growing Pains . It was a great suc- cess. Fun for all. The Dramatic Club gave an all-school party. Another vacation! The teachers are attending the Illinois Education As- - sociation meeting. Miss Lillian Wenger, Miss Harris and Mr. John DeLaurenti spoke over the W. T. Me Vs radio station on a special program. This is the end of the fifth six weeks. The Library Club sponsored an assembly in which a man put on a program with snakes. School is dismissed today because of Good Friday. The monthly P, T. A. meeting was held. It consisted of a music program and an open forum discussion by students of the Highland High school. The faculty had another meeting. Well--look--the Freshman gave an all-school party. Another party! This time it was the Home Ec. Club that wanted some fun. fhe student body was in for a treat at the junior class all-school party. Hear the chorus sing a sweet note, as they give their operetta, Carme- lita. Spring is here so the G. A. A. took advantage of it and are giving a spring party. . Hiking comes with spring weather and that is exactly whut the Home Ec. Club did. The board and faculty had a combined meeting. yusic to the ear, brings raptures too great to tell . The band concert was given. The P. T. A. meeting consisted of a musical program, group singing, and a pot luck supper. The faculty had a meeting. Study--final exams started this afternoon. Semester exams are still being given toduy. Baccalaureate services are held at the Congregational Church. The last of the exams were given this morning. In the afternoon the annual school picnic was held at the Lindendale Park. School is soon over and the number of times the seniors will be together is very small. The books are checked today and the grade school gradua- tion took place this evening. The High School Graduation was held in the gymnasium. Good luck Seniors-- graduates of '44. Autographs Morris Tschannen Mary Tschannen Shirley J. Mueller Olin Henschen Evalyn Zimmerman Marie Kusterman Ray Suppiger Jane Ulmet Jim Rutz Jim Willig Ellen Gruenenfelder Elsie Mae Kohler Lucille Donnelly Mildred Lorenz Mary Jane Siegrist Glenn Grotefendt Jean Spellerberg Leila Hunziger Leila Schrumpf Leah Hirsch Rene Mueller Gene Houser Betty Barnes Dottie Hosto Eileen Steiner Gail Schwehr Roger Steele Jean Haley Jim Werner ae 5 ae { a - 5 Aad ta IPT oe ae ae ot , ee : nd a ont “=