Holden High School - Eagle Yearbook (Holden, MO)

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0:--0-0--0---0-0-'------1-M Ugg Eagle -------f-- ---- --0-02' Senior Activities I Through The Years CCLASS HISTORYJ , By Reva Geary In September, 1943, the stars of tonight's television show started up the road to success. There have been many who have been with us during these years but are now walking in other phases of life. So tonight, we will just look in on the past of those to be presented now. Under the direction of Miss Josephine Long the following group became acquainted with the alphabet: Dale Bedsaul, Bettie Bell, Donna Kay Billingsley, Joe Dale Cantrell, Bobby DesCombes, Jimmie Dale Dixon, Nancy Dunn, Charles Hall, Gene Hyatt, Kay Lewis, Landa Lea Manford, Kenneth Raker, 'Wanda ,Snare and Dale Williams. Others of us that were to become a part of this graduating class became acquainted with the al- phabet in various places: some of us in one room country schools with one teacher for all classes. The next year we returned to school with new joy for we were in the second grade. Our teacher this year was Miss Maxine Wiegers. This year only two new stars joined the group. They were Gail Hosmann and Reva Geary, your historian. This year we became better acquainted and began mas- tering spelling. - The third year with the guidance of Mrs. Ken- neth Carney, we learned writing and became ac- quainted with arithmetic. Some new stars to add to tonight's show are Charles Parker, VValter VVise- man and Harry Kanaday. In the fall of 1946, we started our fourth grade with the able assistance of Miss Crystal Davidson. It was this year that our MC of to- night's show, Ina Mae Young, joined this group of television stars.This year we thought we had mastered the 3 'R's of readin', 'riten', and 'rith- metic pretty well. Being in the fifth grade, we were ready for more complicated things. VVe returned to school to find Charles Parker missing from our group. There were no new faces to greet, except the smiling face of our new teacher, Miss Vivian Ensley. This year we returned to school with much excitement. This was one of our big years, We were graduating from the sixth grade, We had one new member to add to the class, Lowell Rector. VVith the guiding hand of Mrs. Ted Boosinger, we work- ed and waited for the announcement of which member of our class had won the honors. VVanda Snare was valedictorian and Landa Lea Manford was salutatorian. Approaching the seventh year, we felt we were really grown-up now as we were entering the high school building but we soon found out that we didn't know nearly as much as we thought we did. VVith the help of our sponsor, Mr. Theoe dore Cast. we managed to get acquainted with all the new changes. Summer vacation soon passed and back to school again for the eighth year. By this time we were gftting pretty well acquainted with the rules of the high school building. The one who helped us when we got in the wrong spot or needed help this year was Mr. M. W. McDowell and another star of tonight's show was added, Katherine Truninger. In the fall of 1951 we entered the high school building as freshmen or better known as the green freshmen. The following new stars were added to tonight's show: Joan Bronson, Wallace Fitzgerel, Gary Garrett, Bland Gordon, Donnie Hensley, Sandra Jones, Cecil Long, Carolyn Mor- row, Lyle Quick, Richard Petering, Wayne Powell, VVanda Shippy, Addie Skaggs, Leland Stowell, Ora Stumpff, and Lloyd Warner. Also at this time Charles Parker returned to be with the group. To help us with our class picnics and problems, we had Mr. Howard Martin as our sponsor. Our sophomore year, we returned to be greeted again by Mr. Theodore Cast who helped us with our more difficult curriculum. This time instead of being the ones to be initiated, we helped initiate the 'green freshmen. We were now beginning to take an interest in sports and other school activ- ities. There was one new star, LeRoy Ditton, added this year. Our junior year we returned with no new stars for tonight's show. But we were greeted by Mrs. NVendell Hallar and Mrs. Charles VVilliams, who helped us so much to make our banquet a success. We entertained the seniors and faculty in Hawaii. We would like to thank the girls who sold candy to help finance it. Also we presented the play, The Adorable Imp , which was a great success. In the fall of 1954 we entered the high school building for the last year as we were seniors. We were met by Mrs. James Krockenberger, Eagle sponsor, and Mrs. Howard Volgeneau, Jr., who were to sponsor our class. Also we added three new stars to our group, Calvin Crawford, Richard Moree, and James Truex. We were guests on the C. M. S. C. campus April 20. April 21 we presented the play Taming the Brat . May 5 the juniors entertained the seniors and faculty with a lovely banquet. Our Eagle Ball was held May 10 at which time the Eagle Queen was crowned. Our Senior Holiday, May 12, was spent in Kansas City and Swope Park. YVe are all looking forward to Com- mencement and that diploma that we have been working for. It is also nice to think that we didn't have any final examinations to worry about. Now at this time we would like to say, Thank You, schoolmates, faculty, parents, school board, and anyone else who has helped to make our graduation possible and also helped to make these twelve years the most pleasant years in our mem- ory. We will think of you in the years to come as we are trying to fulfill our hopes and ambitions. Senior Class Gift On Class Night, May 16, 1955, Landa Lea Manford, in behalf of the Senior Class, presented a sum of money to be used for the purchase of a public address system. The members of the Senior Class of 1955 know this will be appreciated and enjoyed by all.

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qvcoani mzezrrri 'reborn' U55 5 C1315 'f ':' Senior Activities Class I Colors Mint Green and Silver Class Flower The Rose Class Motto Our Best Today, Is Our Beginning Tomorrow. Class Song FAREWELL THOUGHTS A Tune The Bells of St. Mary's Word-s by Kay Lewis At Holden we've studied our lessons so true: For help in our studies we wish to thank YOU- For now we are leaving this place we love dear. Sweet memories of friendship we'll keep through the years. The good times we've had here, We'll always remember. The happy days, The carefree days, We spent here with you. You've helped us, and taught us, On life's road to start us. IVe will be true to you forever, Holden High. V For you're help We thank you, For this we will be true Our friends here, We'll miss you, Where ever we roam: And so, for our parting With this word we leave you, May God bless and keep you safely, For ever more. Baccalaureate Services Sunday, May 15, 1955 8:00 P. M. Processional ............................................................ Seniors Announcements .......,.................... Mr. J. W. Bullard Principal Invocation .,.. L ......,..............,. Rev, William Robertson Girls' Sextet ..........,......................... Prayer Perfect Ina Mae Young Bettie Bell, Landa Lea Manford, Vifanda Snare, Carolyn Morrow, Nancy Dunn Addie May Skaggs, Accompanist Scripture Reading, ................ ............ lv Iatthew 7:24-29 Rev, T. W. Hinchee Address ........ .... .....,....,........................... . . Foundations Rev. Burr B. Bronson Girls' Sextet ..............,..... 'Father-, Hear My Prayer Ina Mae Young, Bettie Bell, Landa Lea Manford, Wanda Snare, Carolyn Morrow, Nancy Dunn Addie May Skaggs, Accompanist Bless Be The Tie That Binds Audience Standing Benediction .........,..-................... Rev. V. B. Skinner Senior Class Night Program This Is Your Life - Seniors Of 1955 Monday, May 16, 1955 Master of Ceremonies .......,.,,.....,,,, Ina Mae Young This Is Our Life .... , ..... ., ..........,.....,,...,,, Salutatory Sandra Jones 'Through the Years ..,,...............,....,,,,,... Class History Reva Geary 'Recognition of Achievements Awards and Honors Mr. Troy E. Hirni, Superintendent ' Sammie Graduates ...,.,.............,......,, Joan Bronson Duet ..,...., Jimmie Dixon and Calvin Crawford, Jr. Class Poem ..,.......,........,.......,.... Katherine Truninger Poem written by LeRoy Ditton Stairway to the Stars ..........,.......,...,. Valedictory Addie May Skaggs Presentation of Class Gift to School ..........,..... Lea Manford My Remembrances To You ....,... Class President Wanda Snare Last Will and Testament ,....... ..,... C lass Will Carolyn Morrow A Look into the Future ......,.,... Class Prophecy Donna Kay Billingsley Farewell Thoughts ....,.........,................, Class Song Senior Class Words by Kay Lewis Commencement Program Wednesday, May 18, 1955 8:00 P. M. Processional ..... ,.........,........ - . .,,,,........,,.....,, Seniors Invocation ,..... ......,,,.., R ev. A, C. Klamm Music ..... ..............,... ' 'Wayfarer-'s Night Song Jimmie Dixon Address ................,............... A Philosophy of Life H. Kenneth Kirchner Assistant Commissioner, Division of Administration State Department of Education Girls' Sextet . ..,.,,..................... Till We Meet Again Ina Mae Young, Bettie Bell, WVanda Snare Landa Lea Manford, Carolyn Morrow, Nancy Dunn Addie May Skaggs, Accompanist Presentation of Class of 1955 ,.........,, Troy E. I-Iirni Superintendent of Schools Presentation of Diplomas ............ Clarence McKenna President of Board of Education Benediction ............... ................ R ev. C, E. Robinson Recessional ...,.. ....,..... ........... . S eniors

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4.-....-- .... Ut.. guyz. W--...........--.........,. Senior Activities Class Prophecy By Donna, Kay Billingsley Tonight our theme is This Is Your Life, You know the past and I am concerned with the fu- ture. Let us go into the year 1975. I am seeing visions. Let me tell you what I see: I hear a voice raised and it sounds familiar. Mr. Hirni! Oh, yes. It's that Sandra Jones Dean's child skipping school again. Sandra is a promi- nent farmer's wife still iving near Holden, Missouri. There sails the distinguished sea captain, Donnie Hensley. His ship is atomic powered, de- signed and built under the direction of Harry Kanaday, the famous architect. Donnie is sailing to Seal Island where Lyle Quick, head of the world's largest fur company, and his wife, Landa Manfotrd, have established residence. Landa always wanted a genuine seal skin coat. A sign post says ten miles to the Hereford Ranch. Yes, it's Kenneth Raker, the owner of the Dot Dot Dash Dude Ranch. There is his business manager, Bland Gordon, signing a check for the evening's entertainment, the hillbilly star, Gary Garrett. There goes Wanda Snare, now YVanda Kep- hart, on her way to an appointment. She is a- famous model on 5th Avenue. She's made the cover of Life magazine. I noticed a column in all leading papers called Advice to the Love-Lorn. Who could be the author but Jimmie DIXon. A sale is starting, listen to the auctioneer. It's Leland Stowell auctioning off an oil well. The top bid goes to Ora Stumpff, a top Texan wild-catter, worth millons. Famous Daredevil racing -here tonight. It's Lloyd Warner whizzing around the tracks. Charles Hall is his efficient manager and trainer. Dale William's is New York's most famous barber. He originated the new fad called the Zombie Clip. He is now shaving the honorable Boxing Promoter of Madison Square Garden, Joe Cantrell. Here I seefa. railroad track and someone walk- ing. Yes, it's Dale Bedsaul, King of the Hoboes. Along with him is his apt pupil, Wayne Powell, who is learning the tricks of the trade from the master hobo. Now to California where I find the Ditton sea- side, resort, operated of course, by LeRoy Ditton. But it is his efficient wife, Wanda Shippy, who really keeps things going while LeRoy sunbathes. I see Cecil Long, still braggingg he has just originated the spit Z formation in football. Cecil is head coach at Missouri University. At Harvard, I find the famous chemist, Kay Lewis. He has made many stupendous discoveries. 1-lis latest is that milk is heavier than cream. Here I see Jim Truex ,a top-notch pharacist. He handles all prescriptions for Bettie Bell, the head nurse of a nearby child.ren's hospital. Here is Joan Cox, the former Joan Bronson, still hoarding money for a down-payment on that new house in Independence, Missouri. There is a matinee in bright lights reading: Ina, Mae Young Show Tonight. Yes, Ina Mae has taken over Martha Raye's title as America's top female comedian. I-ler guest star is none other than Crooner Crawford. We all remember Calvin's mellow tones. Besides being a housewife, Nancy Dunn Gos- roski, helps her husband manage a grocery store. They have just redecorated their store, which is Chicago's most prosperous grocery. Gail Hosmann is owner of the Utah Rough Rider's Rodeo, which is the largest traveling ro- deo in the United States. A plane, piloted by Walter Wiseman, goes flying to Hawaii. Walter is the Trans-VVorld Air Lines most trusted pilot. On landing he is wel- comed by his jovial host, Bob DesCombes, who owns a large pineapple plantation there. It is a scenic tourist attraction. Now to Chicago where I find Judge Richard Petering presiding while police sergeant, Gene Hyatt, brings forward his prisoner. These honor- able menl are two of Chicago's main law protectors. I see Charles Parker, nail manufacturer mil- lionaire, buying a suit of clothes at one of the Richard Moree's Men's Wear Chain Stores. His stores carry only the latest in fashion and style. Addie May Skaggs, minister of television fame, is now equal to Norman Vincent Peale and Bishop Sheen. She is one of the nation's best known ministers. Carolyn Morrow has been named secretary of the year by a national press poll. She is secretary to Walace Fitzgerel, a San Francisca banker, who specializes in mortgages. Lowell Rector now edits the Kansas City Star. Lowell is famous for his smashing headlines. His crime repolrter is a woman who has had many daring escapes in the line of duty, Reva Geary. g Although Katherine Truninger works as a secretary. she also models part time for Colgate Toothpaste advertisements. Her winning smile has made all time records in toothpaste sales. One more vision now, I see a famous psychi- atrist who has just analyzed herself. It is Donna Kay Billingsley. My that was fun. In 1975 you can look around you to see how good my vision really is. Senior Honor Roll The senior class honor roll is composed of those students who have made an average of 90 or above for their four years in high school. Out of the class of forty two students, twelve are eligible to be on this honor roll. The Senior Class honor roll of 1955 is as follows: Addie May Skaggs .................................,,,....,,,.......,, 96.34 Sandra Jones ........ ...... 9 5.85 Reva Geary ..................... .,,,,, 9 5.34 Carolyn Morrow ................ ,,,,,, 9 5,20 Donna Kay Billingsley ....... ....... 9 4.87 Wanda Snare .................. ,.,,,, 9 4,87 Landa Lea Manford ..... ...... 9 2.49 Kay Lewis .................. ,,,,,,, 9 1,46 Richard Petering .......... Katherine Truninger ..... Joan Bronson .... .............. Dale Bedsaul ...... 91.22 90.73 90.02 90.01