Holden High School - Eagle Yearbook (Holden, MO)

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, , ..., ,.,. .. ..--...... ....... ,......-....i..Q,,.......--1- I fe -' ' W------f---flwlsaf' we-1 '-'auf r-1 v Speeches Hitch Your Wagon To A Star Donna Lois llammonti ee, Valedlctouan For the past tn elve years we have been travel ing toward a stai XVhen we entered the fust glade it seemed dim and far away but under the guidance of our paients teachers friends and board of education ne passed through each grade and the star became bigger and brlghtei There were many tunes when the path was hard and dif f1cult and we were tempted to turn back but in front of us gleamed that bright beckoning light and we traveled on Tomorrow night forty five of us will leach out and touch that star Graduaticn is only the f11st goal fox us to reach Tomoriow we will become men and women and we must go out into the world As we look upon the world it will seem as vast as the universe itself and in it will be millions of stars From these suns we must pick one for our own ln choosing our stan we should pick one that is bright and shin ing It should be one that is far away but not so one should not be able to reach it by stretching he aim for anything worthwhile is worth striv ing for In the study of the universe we find that the universe is divided into small groups called galaxes and each galaxy is divided into smaller groups called solar systems but it takes even the smallest gioup to make up the universe And so it 1s in life there are many occupations and fields that we may go into but each of them is an 1m portant pant in making up this World of ours So yy hatey er field we may choose we must go into it with the thought th it we w1ll do the best vse can No doubt there will be times wh n we can scarce ly find our nay aloz the path and the world will seem like only a mass of daikness but 1' we hold firmly to the Supreme Guide our star will lead us In the world vx e yy 1ll find many of the problems confronting us that school graduates have been confronted with in the years before plus many new pioblems that come into being each year We are very thankful that We live in a free country a In our studies no have learned that the sun is a stai and lt is the center of oui solai system Around it travels many heavenly bodies In the past twelve years of our schooling we have been ieyolving Ol traveling aiound many such stu-S stals which have radiated their guiding light 'tlong oul pathways Fhls guiding light has come from many stars iepresentmg our parents teachers and friends who have made giett effoits in helping us to achieve the goals which we hate set We hope that in many ways we have measured up to their expectations Alon oui Journev we have found many gates that had to be opened before we could trtvel on As I look back I remember that there was very little hesitation when each was entered Perhaps it was because of the confidence assured us from the reflection of the guiding light As we Jouiney on me do so with great ant1c1 pation We have many yisions of what lay in store for us and we are hoping for a iealivation of our dreams WVe sometimes forget that there are many gates ahead of us yet that must be opened if we are to ar11ve at our destination which IS the final goal of success The latches on many will be very strong and vse may be tempted to turn back If we 'ire to proceed these things seem to me to be the most important First is honesty the pillar of success second is cooperation which promotes individual effoits third IS sportsmanship making for fairplay and JLld1C10US thinking next is being 1 eady to extend a helping hand in service for others incl loving our country 'lhe last which is the greatest of 'ill is to keep and make firmer each day our belief in God for it is He that characterizes the purity of all guiding light If we are willing to proceed by mastering the tasks befoie us and excluding selfishness from our minds we will find that with each advancement we will begin to shine with great beauty like a star sending rays of guiding light to many travelers yn ho will be coming our way Again let me express our thanks for youi pres ence VVS: hope that you yyill remember this class night program as a very engoyable evening ' I 1 ' v- . . 1 ' ' n . h. . ,. , . l . 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' I country where democracy reigns In spite of the fact that we live in a land where we have freedom from fear, freedom from want, freedom of speech, and freedom of worship, we still have major prob- lems to cope with, This is a great challenge for the young men and women of this country for to' morrow the government of the nation will rest on our shoulders. VVe must not fail in fulfilling the obligation that rests upon us. In the last stanza of the poem To A Water- fowl by William Cullen Bryant, we find how God will lead us along the path of life: He who, from zone to zone, Guides through the boundless sky thy certain flight In the long way that I must tread.alone,I Will lead my steps aright. Gateway To The Stars Agnes Ann Raber, Salutatorian Tonight we open our gates to this galaxy of stars with a warm welcome by extending to you our greetings from the graduating class of 1950. .1 '... . President' s Farewell Wendell Daniel Faculty, friends, and parents, it makes us very happy to have such a large crowd here tonight joining us beneath the stars. We wish to thank each one of you for the time and effort that you have devoted to us dur- ing our school years, and we sincerely appreciate the interest shown in us by attending our gradua- tion exercises. I am sure when we go out into the world, we will look back to our high school days where we had many wonderful experiences and friendships. May I speak for the entire class when I say thank you. A Seniors, it has been an honor and a priviledge to serve as your class president for the past four years. I have enjoyed working with you and I wish to say thanks to all of you for your help and cooperation in making our work a success. Although this terminates our high school life, it is hoped that many of us will go on to greater heights so may each of you remember our class motto, 'Knowledge is power, and power is success.

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Senior Activities Class Poem TO HOLDEN By Barbara Jones Holden High School, we salute thee, Loyal to you we shall e'er be. XVe'll think of you in hours of sadness, Speak oi you with joy and gladness. lVe're proud of all your teachers fair- Proud of all your good sports there. We're proud of halls filled not with noise But filled with quiet girls and boys. Though we are about to leave you, And be scattered far and wide XVe'll always remember Holden WVe'll speak of you with pride. Holden High School, we salute thee, Loyal to you we shall e'er be. Class Motto Knowledge is power, and power is' success Class Flower Pink Rose Class Colors Blue and Silver Class Song Words by Betty Ann Riddle Our ship has now reached the shore Time for classmates to be parting Our carefree days are o'er, New journeys we are now starting. Chorus: Goodbye to you Our friends and teachers dear, Xve will remember Happy days spent here, As years roll on Our memories will fly To cherished days spent Here in Holden High, Life's school to us will be new, Hzirtlships may oft come our wayg VVe will do our best and be true May we succeed on our way. Senior Class Day Program TUESDAY MAY 16, 1950 at 8 P.M. Class HiSf101'y ------,--------............. Starlight Memories Doris Walters Salutatory ........,.....................,. Gateway to the Stars Agnes Ann Raber Vocal S010 ................................ I Saw A Star Tonight Evelyn Garrison Class- Prophecy ................ Message From the Stars Rosalie Dameron Gir1's Trio ...,,...........,.......... . ..,,,.........,,..,,,,,,.,., The Star Evelyn Garrison, Marion Kendrick, Clyde WVilson Valedictory .,.......... 'Hitch Your Xvagon To A Star Donna Lois Hammontree Stars of the Summer Night .,...,.,,,,,..,,,,,.,,,, Seniors Class P0em ..................,..,........................,. Barbara Jones Marimba Solo ......,...,...........,...........,............, ,,,, ' 'Star-dust Donna Lois Hammontree ClaSS NVil1' ..............,Y................ The Stars Testament Betty Jo Simpson Presentation of Gift .............,.,,,.......,,.,.,,,,., Bobby Smith Presentation of Honors ............,,., Shower of Stars Supt. J. Olan Markland Presentation of Senior Gifts .,,,,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,, Starbeams Lucille Carter Presidents Farewell .,...,...........,,, The Evening Star W'endell Daniel Class Song ..., .,...,,...........,................,...,........ , .,,,.,,, S eniors Baccalaureate Services SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1950 at 8 PLM. Processional ..............,...........,,..,,,,,,.,., High Schogl Band Frank Malalnbri, director Il1VOCafi0l'l ---------.-...................,.v............... Dr. A. C. Kruer Announcements ............,............... Prin. Troy E. Hirni Scripture reading Ti. II 2:7A16 ,... Rev. A. C. Klamnm Vocal solo, The Publicarf' ,........,.,,,,, Van De Xvatep Evelyn Garrison, Soprano Address ...............,........................ Stewardship of Life Elder S. E. Mifflin Trio- The Lord's Prayer ....,.,...........,,.,,,.,,, Xvollifeil Evelyn Garrison, Marion Kendrick, Clyde YVilson Blest Be the-.Tie That Binds .... Audience standing Benecllction .......,.................................... Rev. J. R, Sipes Commencement Program XVEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1950 Elf. X P.M. Processional .............................l...... High School Band Frank Malambri, Director Invocation ........................................ Rev. A. C. Klamm Vocal solo, Sea Fever ........l......,................ Andrews Robert Anderson, Baritone Address .... Building a Personal Philosophy of Life Rev. Daniel Meagher Piano solo, Clair De Lune ............................ Debussy Mary Alice Thompson Presentation of Diplomas ..,..,...... Dr. Kelly Rawlins President Board of Education Presentation Plessner Award .... Supt. J. O. Markland Benediction ,...... ....,................ R ev. Chas. E, ROUPHSOII Reccssional ,......,..,.....,.,........ . ............ High SCl'l00l Band Frank Malambri, Director

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I Class History Starlight Memories Doris VValters, Historian I can remember when we first started the for- mation of the constellation which the class of 1950 now represents. YVe made rather a small picture then, for there were only eight of us who started under the leadership of Miss Josephine Long. They were Faye Bedsaul, Lyndle Bell, Betty Ann Riddle, Franklin Gudde, Vera Ann Sisk, Bobby Smith, Mary Jane Surber, and Herby Thomason. As we entered the second grade the newness of attending school still held most of us in its spell. KVe did not welcome any new students this year but-settled for a new teacher, Miss Marie Scheer. IVhen we returned for our third year in school we found our class was growing and gladly wel- comed Donna Lois Hammontree, Edward Clements, Carl Hamilton and Charles Park. This year we had as our teacher Miss Crystal Davidson and I think we realized we were learning something new every day as new subjects were tackled. -'We were getting well under way in our school work as we started our fourth year of studying. s our teacher Miss Hazelwood Ridenhour. Nlfe had a Again we had no new students in our class, In returning for our fifth year we had Miss Betty Lou Miller to help us increase our knowledge. This year we gained two new students. They were James Daldrup and Mervin McCarty. Now our most exciting year thus far was be- gun. It was our sixth year and our first gradua- tion. Mrs. Ted Boosinger was to help us get ready for this big occasion. WVe greeted three new stud- ents, Evelyn Garrison, Louis Lee and Clyde VVils0n, looked forward with the rest of us to being able to go to classes in that big high school building next door the following year. VVe felt very grown up when we came back for the seventh grade. However, we soon found out that we were the smallest of stars in this big uni- verse NVe didn't have too much trouble though, for we had as our guide, Miss Lois Burnett. Betty .lo Simpson and Joe Morrison became members of our class but we were sorry to find that we had lost Louis Lee. WVe could find our way around in the halls now as well as in our lessons. On entering the eighth grade we found that Tom Famuliner, Bob Famuliner, Barbara Ludlam and Dick Petre were the new ones in our class. Miss Lois Bm again our sponsor. 'n ett was VVe now entered the stage of being green freshmen. I think some of us even enjoyed the escapades of being initiated. W also had many new students to help us enjoy the activities of the up- per classmen. They were: Lucille Carter, Fred Christenson, Rosalie Dameron, Patsy Fitzgerel, Dan Hayes, Dixie Hunter, Jo Anne Moore, Joanne Phelps, Pebble Phelps, WVendell Daniel, A Raber, Velma Smith, Ckxrl Stumpff, Marie Van Gilder, Doris Vlfalters gnes Ann , Dale Warren, Darlene Zum- walt and Louis Lee again entered our class, Mrs. Forrest Garrsion helped us through all of our dif- ficulties. Wie began our sophomore year by welcoming Beverly Harper and Marion Kendrick. VVe con- tinued to advance up the ladder of knowledge and were very pleased to have as our sponsor, Miss Ada Keith. Our junior year was to be one of the most im- portant years because we were now nearing the top. Mrs. Albert Nichols was Lou Fisher and Albert Null joined us this year. Under the direction of Miss Bessie Sprinkel we presented a very successful Olll' SDOFISOY. Mary Junior play, ' 'Two Minutes To Go on November 12. On May 5 we entertained the seniors, faculty and school board with a Starlight Banquet. We also sponsored the candy sales during the year. As dignified seniors we could now complete our constellation which was now quite a large pic- ture by welcoming Barbara Jones. Mrs. Margaret Bullard was our helpful leader during this last part of our educational journey. On April 25 we went ' to Vkfarrensburg to the Central Missouri State Col- ege as guests of the college. On May 4 we were en- tertained with a banquet in Holland Haven by the juniors. lVe would like to thank them for :L very lovely banquet. On May 9 we held the Annual Eagle Ball and crowned the queen, Mary Jane Sur- ber, chosen by NVally WVestm0re. Our grades were averaged and we were very proud to have Miss Donna Lois Hammontree as our valedictorian and Miss Agnes Ann Raber as our salutatorian. Then came the excitement and joy of commencement. XVe liked getting out of those final exams too. Now as we, the class of 1950, leave our high school and continue our struggle upward to fulfill our hopes and ambitions, we want to thank the faculty. school board, and our parents for making this twelve years of-education possible, May each be the long remembered light of a star in our life.