Holden High School - Eagle Yearbook (Holden, MO)

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,.,.....- ,..........-v-9-efeaf---v-f - .-Q:-::::::::-: --::::1-2:1-w U55 fagfs -:1':1:1 :1:1:t: ':1 '::9 ' Senior Activities Senior Play About 400 people braved the snowstorm to see the three one-act plays presented by the Senior Class of 1957 at the Holden High School Auditorium on Thursday evening, April 11, 1957. The plays were under the direction of Mrs. James Krockenberger. Many Happy Returns took place in the Boyd home on a Saturday morning. It was Dad's birthday, and Mother was determined he should have a quiet relaxed day. Everything went dead wrong. In her enthusiasm, Mother accidently knocked off Dad's glasses and broke them. When Dad handed Mother his pay check, she found a blue slip which meant he was fired. Then to add to their woes, Buddy, their twenty-one year old son, turned up married to the daughter of a family Dad despised. But the marriage turned out to be a blessing, Dad got a wonderful job and Dad finally got his many happy returns of the day. The cast was: Homer Boyd, Dad, Larry Shanks. Clara Boyd, Mother, Carolyn Hobbs. Betty Boyd, fifteen year old daughter, 'Peggy Simmerman. Roberta, seventeen year old daughter, Sue Hunter. Eloise, the maid, Lois Yoder. Mrs. David Holton, a wealthy socialite, Nancy Timmons. . Wanda Holton, her daughter, Nancy Kas- smg. . , You'd Never Think It was a short com- edy and a typical breakfast scene. The cas.t was: The thoughtful husband, Ted Morhart. The equally thoughtful wife, Doris Jean McLanahan. Shock of His Life was an episode in the life in the Maxwell household. The Max- well household including Mother and Dad, who ruled the roost, with seventeen year old Connie, fifteen year old Betty Lou, and scatterbrain Wilbur adding their opin- ions. The other character in the play was Hercules Nelson, a teenage pal of Wilbur. Wilbur and Hercules were planning to at- tend a masquerade party. His mind on the important subject of what to wear, Wilbur jot- ted down telephone messages as they came in for other members of the family. First came a message from the market saying that its present supply of heart was about gone. Then 'the call came from the doctor saying he would stop by about 7:30. And finally the school doctor phoned to say that Betty Lou's cough should be over by 7:45. Vlfhen Wilbur jotted that down he put down coffin instead of Hcoughin' . Mr. Maxwell had been to the doctor that day and was expecting a message in regard to the report on his physical checkup. He practically collapsed when he put all the messages together and read, Heart about gone, will stop at 7:30. Dr. Brown. Coffin should be over by 7:45. He immediately jump- ed to conclusions and his family not realizing what was going on were very unsympathetic with him. In an attempt to bid a dramatic farewell to Wilbur, he gave the scatter-bramed boy the impression that he was going to pri- son. There was a very embarrassed Mr. Max- well when he found out the truth. The cast was: Mr. Maxwell, Bob Martin. Mrs. Maxwell, Jane Fisher. Connie, Alice Raber, Betty Lou, Charlotte Warner. Wilbur, Henry Clark. Hercules, Joe Rockwell. Between plays, musical specialties were presented by Sue Hunter, Alice Raber, Char- lotte Warner, Annetta Hancock, Doris Jean McLanahan, Jerry Martin, Joe Rockwell, Jer- ry Wallace, and Bob Martin. The whole group first sang, Rock Around The Clock , Round and Round and Party Doll . The boys of the group sang, Blue Suede Shoes , Why Baby Why and Butterfly , During the second in- termission the girls dressed in sissy dresses, picture hats and white gloves sang, 'fLucky Lips , Teen Age Crush and A Guy Is A Guy . All musical numbers were accompan- ied by Jane Fisher. f At the close of the program, Stanley Stark introduced Charlotte Warner, Senior Class president, who presented two dozen red roses to Mrs. Krockenberger. Ushers for the evening were Patsy Wright, Gail DeMasters, Annetta Hancock, Robert Ra- mey, Jerry Wallace, Betty Bailey Price and Peggy Potter. Presiclen.t's Farewell By Charlotte Warner Farewell always seems so final. This fare- well is to classmates, teachers, and to this schoo . I would just like to say that I have sin- cerely enjoyed serving as President for the past year. I've enjoyed working side by side with you, my classmates. We have learned that, if we are to succeed, we must work together. The years we've spent here have been full of interesting activities, numerous trials and great responsibilities. Along with our hard work have come many new experiences and never-to-be-forgotten memories. We shall al- ways have a warm spot in our hearts for this school where we'Ve shared so many happy hours together. Yes, This is our Today - But What is our Tomorrow? We are graduating at last! Some years ago this day seemed far-distant. Which way do we go now? We have spent four years in high school discovering our abilities and interests. We have solved many problems, and we hope that we can now intelligently solve the problem of choosing the road which will lead to success and happiness. Is our road to be college, business, the armed services or homemaking? What ever road we choose, let us press on with courage, sincerity, and enthusiasm, firm in the know- ledge that the world has a place for each of us if we will have a genuine liking for people and a willingness to do our share of the world's wor . ' Thank you and God bless you.

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-0-f'-'-f-0---1-0-f-M U55 fagfs -0-----i--0-------0--' Senior Activities r But What is our Tomorrow By Peggy Simmerman. Valediciorian Parents, faculty, and friends: This stage is set for a scene similar to this every year. Many high school graduates have reached this turn in the highway of life. To many of you this is just a casual occa- sion, but to us it is a great milestone in our lives. The closing of our senior year is only the beginning of our adult lives. Our class chose as its motto: We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. As we travel along this well-worn high- way, we realize that we have done a great deal toward getting that which will help us live a full life. We are now finishing the foundation of our preparations for the problems that we are to meet. During the past twelve years we have been setting the standards by which we will live. Our parents and teachers have been re- sponsible for this molding of our characters, and it is to them that we want to say, Thank You . Their training will give us the courage to accept the challenges of life, to approach each problem thoughtfully and to strive cheer- fully for the answer. We want to use our talents wisely to gain for ourselves the best things in life. We have healthy bodies. alert minds, and the good wishes of our friends to brighten the road ahead. A life well-lived is a life in which one has given - in many instances, more than he has received. We can expect our tomorrow to be in accordance with our today. Many of us will need further education in order to make a liv- ing in our chosen career, but we can begin now to give what we have - a friendly smile and a helping hand. As has been stated many times, It's a lone road that has no turning . We must be ready for each turn, regardless of what may be around the bend. We are young, but years have no monoply on ambition. We must build a better future upon the foundation we have gained. In closing I would like to quote the last stanza of Roofs by Joyce Kilmer. They say life is a highway and its milestones are the years, And now and then there's a toll-gate where you pay your way with tears, It's a rough road and a steep road and stretches broad and far, But it leads at last to a Golden Town where Golden Houses are. This Is Our Today By Jane Fisher, Salutaiorian Mr. Hirni, Faculty, Parents and Friends: It is my privilege to welcome you to our Class Night Program. In the past twelve years we seniors have worked together, played together and learned together. Soon we shall receive the passports that will start us on the voyage of life. We have received the best that the public schools can offer. This is our today - but what of the fu- ture? In the past, we have relied on our par- ents and teachers for help: now we will be on our own. Some will go on to collegeg others will find jobs, many right here in this community. I believe that each one will prove himself wor- thy of the work and planning that have gone into these years of schooling. We shall certainly not suffer from the lack of problems to be solved. If we can con- tribute to the welfare of our country, then our education will have served its purpose. Tonight you are witnessing a scene of one of America's finest institutions -- the public school system. It is as much a part of our De- mocracy as the Declaration of Independence: it is the very essence of our form of govern- ment. With the completion of our high school studies, we have reached an important mile-- stone in our lives. To our parents, it means we have grown up : to our community, it means that we are well on our way toward as- suming the duties and responsibilities of citi- 'zenship - carrying new ideas, new vigor, and new strength to our nation. For we have learned more than the tra- ditional reading, writing and arithmetic. We have been taught the American way of life. In all of our activities, we have seen Democracy in action, and we leave this school with a con- crete understanding of the principles that have made America great. We know that America's strength lies in her people, and that a strong nation must be well informed. That is the significance of our graduation: and a firm belief in Democracy is our most cherished heritage from Holden High School. Again, it is a pleasure to welcome you to our Class Night Program and to have you share with us these Moments To Remember . Class Song Our Memories Tune Moments To Remember Words by Anneita Hancock The day we entered Holden High, And now the day we say goodbye, We will have these moments to remember. The dances that we had each fall, The banquet, and the Eagle Ball, We will have these moments to remember. Though the years may slowly come and go, And the present disappears, The laughter we were glad to share Will echo through the years. As we leave and say goodbye, We can't forget dear Holden High, And we will have these moments to remember.

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' 'N' '- -'-f'---0-f-- U55 gag fs -f'---0-w- v- --om --+1-0-0-f Senior Activities I Representatives Elected To Boys and Girls State Each year the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary sponsor a Boys State and a Girls State. The purpose of each is to educate youth in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American Citizen- ship and also to develop leadership. Outstanding boys and girls of high moral character, good sportsmanship and potential leadership tendencies are wanted at Boys and Girls State. The students selected to go must be in the top third of their class scholasticallyg shall have leadership, character, courage, hon- esty, cooperativeness, physical fitness and in- terest in government procedure, and must have completed their junior of high school work. This year the Munday-Hancock Post of the American Legion will sponsor Jamie Ra- der, the Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Ronald Silverthorn and the Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Jimmie Brown of the Kingsville High School. Boys State will be held on the Central Missouri State College Campus at Warrensburg June 15 to June 22. The American Legion Auxiliary will spon- sor Mary Alice Boosinger and Beatrice Sim- mermon at Girls State at Christian College at Columbia June 23 to June 30. Chapter GS of the P.E.O. Sisterhood will sponsor Frances Ann Robey for Girls State. Alternate representatives are Nancy Ri-- denhour and Carolyn Higgins. Homecoming The annual homecoming football game was played with the Rich Hill Tigers on No- vember 2, 1956. Holden won 31 to 19. The queen candidates rode on to the foot- ball field in convertibles driven by J. C. Mc- Lanahan and Charles Dean.The band played Melody of Love , Let Me Call You Sweet- heart and the school song, The Song of the Blue and White as the queen candidates were escorted onto the field. Miss Alice Raber, the senior candidate, was escorted by Jerry Marting Miss Judy Hvatt, the junior candidate, was escorted by Dale Snare: Miss Beverly Morrow, the sophomore candidate, was escorted by John Rhoades: Miss Barbara Truninger, the freshman candidate, was escorted by Scottv Gard: Miss Mary Alice Boosinger, sponsored by the football team, was escorted bv Bob Martin. Bill Hale acted as master of ceremonies and announced the selection of the queen to the audience. Marvin Shockley and Joe Rockwell, co- captains, crowned Miss Alice Raber as the Homecoming Queen for 1956-57. Miss Kathy Tuepker. the 1955 Homecoming Queen, pre- sented Miss Raber with a dozen red roses. Following the game. the Homecoming Dance was held in the Holden High School Auditorium. Members of the Rich Hill Student Body were guests of the evening. Students, alumni and parents were also guests. The school colors, blue and white, were used in the streamers to decorate the auditor- ium. A football field was on the stage, wi.th an Eagle and a Tiger on the field. Miss Alice Raber, her attendants and their escorts led the first dance. Refreshments of punch and cookies were served by the P.T.A. during the dance. The 1956-57 Homecoming was enjoyed by everyone, and we are expecting another vic- torious Homecoming game next year. Eagle Ball The Eagle Staff and Sponsors entertained the Faculty, the Board of Education and mem- bers of Holden High School at the Eagle Ball on May 14, 1957. The Queen Candidates, Carolyn Hobbs, Gail DeMasters, and Sue Hunter were escorted by Bob Martin, Ted Morhart, and Jerry Martin to the foot of the steps leading to a throne of Blue and Silver. Doris Jean McLanahan, Editor-in-Chief of the Eagle, read a letter from Mr. W. J. West- more, make-up artist for Paramount Pictures Corporation, Hollywood, California, telling his selection for Eagle Queen. After opening the pictures Miss McLanahan announced that Mr. Westmore had selected Miss Gail DeMas- ters as the Eagle Queen. Miss DeMasters ascended the throne and Miss McLanahan placed a beautiful crown of White Carnations and Red Roses on her head. Miss DeMasters and her attendants and their escorts led the first dance of the evening. The Class Colors, Red and White, were carried out in the refreshments and decora- tions. Individual cakes iced- with White Icing and a Red Rose in the center were served with punch. The evening was spent dancing and the Eagle Ball of 1957 was an enjoyable evening for all. Junior Class Play The Junior Class Play, The Able Miss Cain was presented Friday, December 7, 1956 in the Holden High School Auditorium. The cast was as follows: Elinor Prescott ---.. Beatrice Simmermon Leaper Prescott i ........ . Eddie Dillon Cheryl Prescott --- .... Saralee Skinner Petey Prescott ...... .... J ackie Phelps Mary Jo Jennings ....,. .- Judy Hyatt Mamie Magoon ....,,f. Shelia Kirkendoll Gussie Smoot ...,.. .... Z elda Stowell Jed Lawford .. .f.......,.c. Mike Roberts Orpha Van Ostade ....... . Wilda Ziegler Alvie Van Ostade ....., Kenneth Ensley Mrs. Pilsbury Livermore ..,..s Mary Day Aunt Molly Cain .... Frances Ann Robey Izzy Finklestein ...., . l... Robert Ensley Mlle. Fifi ...e...,.. Mary Alice Boosinger Special entertainment was presented be- tween acts by the following members of the Junior Class: Dale Snare, Carolyn Hardin, Peggy Shockley, Mary Alice Boosinger, Kelly Stark. The play was directed by Mrs. Frank Pres- ton.