Louisiana High School - Alamo Yearbook (Louisiana, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1950 volume:

FOREWORD It does not seem possible that our twelve years of school are now at an end. To make sure that we shall always remember our fellow students and those special events, we have printed this year book, containing pictures of students we have known, and of events that have taken place during our school life. DEDICATION To the 1949-1950 L. H. S. football team, who honored us by winning the Quint-City Conference, we dedicate this Alamo of 1950. 3 P. L. Marsh. President J. Overton Fry, Treasurer W. P. Haley Mr. George D. Heltzell Superintendent Mr. Galen E. I. rakford Principal Mrs. Fern Todd Secretary Miss Lois Hastings Commerce Mr. William H. Woolford Art, Spcmish, English Mr. Fred Rynearson Music Mrs. Helen Hildebrand Speech, English, Physical Education Mr. William Ellis Vocational Agriculture Mr. Wirt C. Fowler Coach, Psychology, American Government, Social Studies I Mrs. Mildred Bums Biology. Chemistry. General Math. FIRST ROW: Left lo Right: Betty Hudson. Carolyn Creamer. Peggy Gamer, Phyllis Clarke. Carol Cunningham. Larry Nickles. SECOND ROW: Connie Johnson. Eulalie Haley. Mackey Love. Beverly Brown. Bob Campbell. Anita Dean. Jack Bircher. Peggy Dell Fry. Meade Spears. Marilyn Mcllroy. ALAMO STAFF Sponsor..................... Editor...................... Assistant Editor............ Business Manager............ Assistant Business Manager Senior Editor............... Junior Editor............... Sophomore Editor......... Freshman Editor ............ Music Editor................ Art Editors ................ Boys' Athletic Editor Girls' Athletic Editor Activity Editor............. Agriculture Editor Home Economics Editor Secretary................... Treasurer ......... ..........Galen E. Lankford ..............Peggy Garner .............Phyllis Clarke ...........Bill Guengerich Jimmy Garner .......Carol Cunningham Betty Hudson Carolyn Creamer Larry Nickles ....Bob Campbell Beverly Brown, Jack Bircher .... Meade Spears .............Eulalie Haley .. Peggy Dell Fry Mackey Love .............Connie Johnson ...............Anita Dean Marilyn Mcllroy 8 ANDERSON. MARJORIE BANKHEAD. BARBARA BATCHELDER. ANN BECK. MERRILL “I just adore Chevrolets Best cut diamond” But I tell you. I am going Small, but mighty Glee Club Glee Club to college” Basketball F. H. A. Student Council Highlights Christmas Pageant Senior Homecoming Basketball Attendant Operetta Senior Barnwarming Verse Choir Attendant Advanced Chorus Librarian Red Cross Office Assistant Latin Play Latin Club BIRCHER. JACK BRIMER. CARROLL BURBRTDGE. SUE BROWN. JAMES Just a little more horror, Oh, gurrulsl Back field emotion The situation is well in please Band Majorette hand Cheerleader Alamo Staff Librarian Glee Club Student Council Pep Squad Girls' Basketball Librarian Junior Homecoming Attendant Highlights Staff 10 BROWN. BEVERLY I don't smoke, but I lovo Campbells! Band Glee Club Honor Roll Freshman Sec.-Treas. English I Award Operetta Mixed Chorus Typing Award Pep Squad Junior Play Highlights Alamo Staff CHARLESWORTH. JERRY It isn't what you do, but what you get away with! F. F. A. BURKS. TOMMYE Just ask me, I know! Glee Club Basketball Pep Squad Operetta Junior Play F. H. A. CREAMER. BETTY JO I drink A P grape juice Student Council Band Glee Club Mixed Chorus Operetta F. H. A. Speech Play CAMPBELL. BOB Meet you at Browns! Junior Play F. F. A. Band Track Glee Qub Mixed Chorus CRISAN. JOHN Ladies and Gentlemen. . Freshman Pres. F. F. A. Junior Vice-Pres. Student Body President Student Council Track Highlights CHAPIUS. LEON Gets there in a hurry! F. F. A. Sec. Glee Qub Mixed Chorus COZARD. LORENE “Rings on her fingers. Band Drum and Bugle F. H. A. 11 CUNNINGHAM. CAROL Variety is the spice of life Band Majorette Glee Club Mixed Chorus 3 Scholarship Awards Alamo Staff Basketball Operetta Junior Play Eng. Hist. Awards Pep Squad Highlights Ed. ELLIOT. HARRY Why girls leave home' Football L Club Pres. L Club Vico-Pres. Glee Club Operetta DEAN. ANITA Red head—nough said! Pep Squad F. H. A. Alamo Staff FRITZ. JOHN ‘ Solomon says: The first IOC wives are the worst Football F. F. A. DONATH. BILL Einstein first, then Bill Junior Vice-Pres. Highlights Staff DELL FRY. PEGGY Girl of his dreams Fresh. F. F. A. Attendant Fresh. Homecoming Attendant Operetta Glee Club and Band Mixed Chorus Soph. Vice-Pres. Highlights Staff Pep Squad D. A. R. Award Junior Play Alamo Staff EDDINGTON. CLAUDEAN Cheerful and friendly F. H. A. FLAHERTY. NANCY Have you heard this one? Glee Club Mixed Chorus F. H. A. Pep Squad Speech Play 12 1 FOUNTAIN. MARY FRANCES Oh, Johnny, how you can love! Sec.-Treas. ol homeroom at Hannibal Glee Club Band HAFF. BETTY JO Efficiency comes in all forms Pep Squad Glee Club Sec. Practice GARNER. PEGGY Going to Pensa-cola -for a restl Operetta Glee Club Band Highlights Alamo Editor Basketball Junior Play Pep Squad Office girl Soph. Barnwarming Attendant HALEY. EULAUE Incendiary blonde Band Glee Club Operetta S. S. Award Alamo Staff Mixed Chorus Highlights Staff Basketball Pep Squad Junior Play Office girl GRIFFITH. JIMMIE Baby Face! F. F. A. Treas. Operetta Meat judging team Glee Club Mixed Chorus Asst. Mgr. of Barnwarming Ag. Basketball HIGGENBOTHAM. LOU Seniors are nice. but. oh. these alumni! F. H. A. Mixed Chorus Glee Club GUENGERICH. BILL Pretty sporty! Soph. Vice-Pres. Jr. Pres. Vice-Pres. of Student Body Student Council Football Basketball L Club Band Glee Club Outstanding Soph. Junior Play HUGHART. JO ANN When the roll is called ir: Mr. Fowler's class. I’ll be there Soph. Homecoming Attendant Student Council F. H. A. Vice-Pres. Pep Squad Pres. Band Glee Club Homecoming Queen '49 13 f JOHNSON. CONNIE Looking at Ih© world thru rose-colored glasses Glee Club F. H. A. Alamo Stall Junior Play MARSH. KENNY Man on the farm Basketball Football Track Junior Play Sec.-Treas. L Club Glee Club Mixed Chorus KILBY. DONNA Yes, Mr. President F. F. A. Barnwarming Queen F. H. A. Sec.-Treas. Drum and Bugle Corps Glee Club Mixed Chorus Pep Squad McILROY. MARILYN I'm going shopping—at Kroger's! Band Girl's Glee Club Mixed Chorus Pep Squad Basketball Senior Sec.-Treas. Operetta Alamo Staff Office girl LONERGAN. JIMMY Got your trig? Glee Club MEALY. VIC That 'Cute'-Cheerleader Highlights Staff Junior Play Mixed Chorus Speech Play Cheerleader Glee Club LOVE. MACKEY Romeo out of commission F. F. A. Vice-Pros. Senior Vice-Pros. Track Alamo Staff Highlights State Farmer Spanos Ag. Award MURRY. GENE Effects one like TNT football, of course! F. F. A. Football Soph. Class Pres. Student Council Senior Class Pres. L” Club 14 OGLE. LEWIS Competition lor the wind!'' O'SHEA. BONNIE SUE CloTksville Kid!' Glee Club Librarian Sec. Practice PEDERSON. HELEN Don't forget your lunch ticket! Sec. Practice REED. BILLY Good things come in small packages! Basketball Mgr. L” Club RUFFIN. BETTY JEAN Her disposition’s as sunny as her hairl Glee Club Mixed Chorus Office Asst. SHIPLEY. BETTY Fresh as a daisy! Glee Club Office Asst. SPEARS. MEADE STARK. ANTHONY A friend in need is gum Meet Mr. Hurcuies! indeed! Football Football Glee Club Basketball L Club Alamo Staff Highlights Staff Junior Play Band Glee Club 15 SPARKS. CHARLES Just me and my sister!” F. F. A. UMFLEET, MARY ROSE The Sweetheart of Sigma Nu!” Freshman Play Operetta Librarian Glee Club Mixed Chorus Highlights Junior Play Pep Squad Manager. Basketball STEPHANS. CHARLES One down, thirty-one to go!” Football WEEKLEY. JOAN Talent on hand! Glee Club Mixed Chorus Speech Play Highlights TUCKER. SARAH Vandalia Shy! F. H. A. Librarian WHITE. BILL Give me the long, tall blonde anytime! F. F. A. Reporter F. F. A. Parliamentarian Football TURNBULL. JANE Vim, vigor and vitality! Drum and Bugle Cheerleader Highlights Junior Barnwarming Attendant WURTZ. JO ANN I've just got to balance th9 books! Glee Club Drum and Bugle Operetta Basketball Pep Squad Highlights Student Council Sec.-Treas. Student Body Student whose pictures are not shown are PAUL BURKS DALE SMITH 16 SENIOR CLASS Louisiana High School was practically dwindling away when we arrived in the fall of '46—adding to the agenda, seventy-one new faces, the largest Freshman class for many years at L. H. S. This was the first year of the Juniors' protege, our newspaper, the L. H. S. Highlights, and the first and last operetta Rio Rico , under the direction of Mrs. Mildred Bums. Twenty Freshmen were in the cast, five of whom were in the ltet of individual characters: Meade Spears, Marilyn Mcllroy, Carol Cunningham, Kenny Marsh, and Paul Burks. The Bulldogs, coached by Mr. Eugene Grant, also took the sub-regional basketball trophy, with four Freshmen boys on the team: Bill Guengerich, Kenny Marsh, Herman Thomas, and Meade Spears. In football, too, we were proud of our boys, with Harry Elliott and Gene Murry lettering. That year we prided ourselves in our popular members, three of whom won outstanding honors: Donna Kilby was elected annual Bamwarming Queen, with Peggy Dell Fry as Freshman attendant. Pete was also attendant to the 1946 Football Queen with Mackey Dee Love as her escort. Our officers for 1946-47 were: John Crisan, President; Bill Guengerich, Vice-President; Beverly Brown, Secretary-Treasurer. The class was sponsored by a newcomer to the L H. S. faculty, Miss Mae Hofrieter. In the music field, we had three members in the Drum and Bugle Corps, three majorettes in the band, and twelve band members. We returned en masse as Sophomores in 1947 and school began in full swing, with our membership still climbing—we now boasted seventy-two! We were fortunate in having Miss Mae Hofrieter as our faithful sponsor once again. Our Big Bosses for this year were: President: Gene Murry; Vice-President: Peggy Dell Fry; Secretary-Treasurer: Ruth Ann Paschal. We claimed seventeen band members, three of these being twirlers, and Carol Cunningham as majorette of the Drum and Bugle Corps. This was the first year of the Student Council, and Jo Ann Hughart and Gene Murry were the Sophomore Representatives. Special honors went to Bill Guengerich for being chosen the outstanding Sophomore of the year; to Peggy Gamer as Sophomore Bamwarming attendant; to Jo Ann Hughart as Sophomore attendant to the Football Queen with Kenny Marsh as her escort. In the sports field, the Sophomores played an active part. Gene Murry and Harry Elliott earned their second letter in football, witth Bill Guengerich, Harold Elliott, Joe Penrod, and Meade Spears receiving their first letter in that sport. Three boys made the team in basketball. It would be difficult to pick the highlights of our wonderful Junior year. With a total of seventy-four students, the year began with a bang! Our guiding hands for the year were: Bill Guengerich, President; Bill Donath, Vice-President; Jane Turnbull, Secretary-Treasurer; with Sue Burbridge and Bill Guengerich, Student Council Representatives. We were guided by our ever-devoted Miss Hofrieter, who produced Spring Fever, our Junior Play, and Mrs. Claude Smallwood, to whom much of the credit is due for a very successful banquet and prom entitled Neptune's Kingdom. Carol Cunningham began her journalistic career at L. H. S. as Editor of the Highlights with three members of the class contributing to the production of the yearbook: Assistant Editor: Peggy Gamer; Assistant Business Manager: Bill Guengerich; and Junior Editor: Beverly Brown. Sue Burbridge was elected Junior attendant to the Homecoming Queen and was escorted by John Crisan. Jane Turnbull also received the honors of being Junior attendant to the Bamwarming Queen and was a cheerleader. 17 Something new had been added! In fact, several things. In the sports field, the girls' basketball team was bom, with six Juniors on the team which was coached by Miss Hofrieter. Five Juniors lettered in this sport: Sue Burbridge, Marilyn Mcllroy, Eulalie Haley, Carol Cunningham, and Peggy Gamer. Seven boys wore L H. S. colors for the Juniors in boys' basketball, and seventeen did likewise in football, an addition of nine lettermen. This was under the coaching of Mr. Wirt Fowler, our new and popular coach. A pep squad was also organized, with fifteen Junior members. The music department, too, made an outstanding record, taking a II rating at the Louisiana Vocal Festival, in which eleven members of our class sang with the mixed chorus, and the ever popular band boasted nine members of our class, including Sue Burbridge as a majorette and Carol Cunningham as Drum Major. The glee club, too, had five Juniors in boys' glee club and eighteen in girls’ glee club. Will you ever forget the ice storm when much to the dismay of the students, school was dismissed for a few days? Or such sayings as were heard in the halls, as ' Sing 'em, or Bill Guengerich's ever popular Who pulled your chain? Well, we made it! After three full years of heartaches and happiness that comes with higher education, we finally entered the last lap—we, sixty Seniors, one of the largest graduating classes in the history of The Louisiana High School, are grateful that we have been able to follow the rapid growth of our Alma Mater—the new little gym,” the new faculty members, the pep squad, girls' basketball, and the biggest thrill of all—seeing the Bulldogs win the 1949 Quint City Football Championship, navigated by Coach Fowler. Thirteen Seniors were among the Champs. Seven girls from the class were on the girls' basketball team, and six boys supported the male side of the sport. Jo Ann Hughart was chosen Homecoming Queen of 1949, with Ann Batchelder as her attendant. Ann was escorted by Mackey Dee Love. Ann also attended the 1949 Bam warming Queen and chose as her escort. Gene Murry. Our officers for the final round were: President: Gene Murry; and Vice-President: Mackey Dee Love; Secretary-Treasurer: Marilyn Mcllroy; and Student Council Representatives: Betty Jo Creamer and Gene Murry. John Crisan was elected to the position of Student Body President, with Bill Guenge-rich as Vice-President, and Jo Ann Wurtz as Secretary-Treasurer. We were sponsored by Mrs. Lucy English and, for the fourth year, Miss Hofrieter. Our band made continued progress, attending 'Band Day at Missouri University and the Northeast Missouri Band Conference at Hannibal. The purchase of new red and gray uniforms, made possible by the contributions from Louisiana citizens, added the final touch! Eight members constituted our share of the band. The pep squad ’ :sted fifteen members. Peggy Garner shoulae: _ d the task of editing the yearbook this year, with twelve Seniors on the staff. Handsome Harry Elliott was elected President of the L Club, being ably assisted by Meade Speedy Spears as Vice-President, and Kenny Marsh as Secretary-Treasurer. Now you know the secret of the L Club's success! As these memoirs go to press, exciting plans are forming in the back of our dignified minds. We think of the anticipated production of our Senior Play and of our final farewell, the Senior Farewell Dance, and Commencement. Our high school ambitions are climaxed in the realization that we have shared in the olympiad of years which will long be remembered as one of the greatest in the history of Louisiana High School 18 Fromih 10 finnu.a.1 LouisianaTourney First Row: Billy Allen, Betty Akers, Malvern Bankhead, Billy Bass. Lois Beck. Lou Ella BlackwelL Second Row: Bobby Bland, Darlene Burbridge. Dorothy Cable. Rule Campbell. Wlllella Chenoweth. Phyllis Clarke. Third Row: David Dove. Frank Clarkson, Jimmy Gamer, Bobby Gast, Peggy Harvey. Frank Henderson. Fourth Row: Rena Mae Holland, Betty Hudson, James Jasper. Edward Kan an. JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class of 1949 and 1950 was the smallest class this year but certainly did its share in all the school activities. The class officers elected at the first of the year were: President, Frank Henderson; Vice-President John Shultz; Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Anne Hudson; Student council representative, Nina Strack. Betty Akers was re-elected as cheerleader. Frank Henderson was also the Freshman President. Other officers our Freshman year were: George Murry, Nina Strack and Jeannie Rector. The Sophomore officers were: Jimmy Gainer, Nina Strack, Phyllis Clarke, and Jeanne Ann Wood. They were well represented in all the sports with several boys going out for both football 21 First Row: Esther LaBar, George Luther, John MitchelL Elmer Morton. Edward Muff, George Murry. Second Row: Katie Parsons. Frances Patton. Joan Pitzer. Jeanne Rector, Roberta Roan, Nancy Shive. Third Row: John Shultz, Kitty Simpson. Martha Sparks, Iola Steers, Charles Stoddard. Nina Sue Strack. Fourth Row: Jimmy Stuart. Dorothy Etta Turner, Katherine WaddelL Melva Walker. and basketball. The girls were also represented in basketball. This was the girls second year for a chance at the team. There were seven Junior members in the L. H. S. Band, seven in glee club, two twirlers, and six Junior girls in the pep-squad. There were four Junior boys to be initiated into the L Club this year. Lou Ella Blackwell had the honor of being attendant to the queen at the Homecoming Football game. Kitty Simpson was the attendant to the annual Bamwarming given by the F.F.A. boys each year. The Juniors published the L. H. S. Highlights again this year with Mrs. Lucy English as their sponsor. Frank Henderson was the editor of the Highlights. The Junior Class sponsors were: Mr. Woolford, who directed the Junior class play; and Mrs. Smallwood and Mrs. Hildebrand, who supervised the Junior-Senior Banquet. 22 First Row: Mr. William Ellis. Martha Shipley. Mariorie Bliss. Carolyn Perkins. Frances Shulord. Patsy Ross. Darlene Pollard. Helen Haliburton. Willene Winner. Jeanne Suddarth. Carolyn Creamer. Jane Waddell. Doris Trower. Mary Bums. Betty Stephens. Mrs. H. R. Bums. Jr. Second Row: Lois Carr. Eva Herriman. Jeanne Capps. John Podany. Charlie Clark. Robert Cadwallader. Eddie Holliday. W. C. Prewitt. Peter Donath. Wanda Umfleet. Opal Armbruster. Carol Bland. Joyce May. Eva Markovits. Annette Gabriel. Third Row: Jack Williams. Arlen Gibson. Kouwe Holen. Bobby Jay Penrod. Donald Jett Dale McMahill. Katherine Morton. Shirley Campbell. Melba Dewey. Margaret Hirst. Wanda Lamme. Fourth Row: James Pratt Tommy Goodwin. Gene Campbell. Jack Sencenbaugh. Finis Comm. Myron Griffith. R. T. White. Larry PowelL Lewis Melcxm. Joe Henderson. Charles Roan. Francis Craig. SOPHOMORE CLASS At the beginning of the school year, fifty-four students were enrolled as Sophomores. During the year one person left the class and one was added, thus making our membership the same at the end of the year. The class elected Eddie Holliday, President; Myron Griffith, Vice-President; Joyce May, Secretary-Treasurer; and Darlene Pollard, Student Council Representative. When these Sophomores were Freshmen, they elected Peter Donath, President; Helen Haliburton, Vice-President; Darlene Pollard, Secretary-Treasurer; and Student Council Representative, Opal Armbruster. The Sophomore attendant to the F.F.A. Bamwarming Queen was Eva Herriman. Joyce May was the Sophomore Homecoming attendant, with Myron Griffith as her escort. The Sophomores were well represented in all sports. Twelve members of the class helped to make the football team the Quint City Conference Champs. Nine boys went out for basketball and five Sophomores were initiated into the L Club. Many of the girls went out for basketball, also. Four girls made the A team and six made the B team. The class had four members in the pep squad; eleven in glee club; and seven in the band. There was one twirler, Darlene Pollard. We were proud to have Mrs. H. R. Bums, Jr., and Mr. William H. Ellis as our class sponsors. 23 Fb«« Row; Loft to Right: Lucilo Griffith. Margaret Chapuls. Jo Ann Tipton. Joan Fox. Margaret Trow. Janie Burnett. Elsie Sutton, and Marjorie Bliss. Second Row: Frankie Lonergan. Doris Jensen. Florence Briscoe. Maggie Corum. Barbara Spencer. Betty Lou Mann. Roberta Meyers. Oey Pitier. Dortha Dell Lore. Freda Bell Love, Carol Houchins. and Theresa Kuna. Third Row: Mr. Fred Rynearson. sponsor. Dortha Hughart Dona Dameron. Norma Jean Blackwell. Norma Jean Ince. Barbara Windmiller. Madeline LaBar. Patsy Ruth Cadwallader. Joyce Lionberger. Shirley McCarty. Margaret Rose Weber. Faith Ann McKinxie. Sue Tucker. Alma Betts. Fourth Row. Undell Love. Howard Alexander. Edgar Steers. John Lewellen. Billy Hughlett. Charles Rowe. Jimmy Fry. Billy Pratt Bobby Baskett Bill Niffen. Charles Kilby. Raymond Riley. Mr. Wirt C. Fowler, sponsor. Fifth Row: Don Crapnell. John Williams. Delbert Walker. Bobby Zirkle. Robert Quaite. Preston Beck. Raymond Ferrell. Clayton Roan. Nick Nickles. Jackie Holland. Gene Todd. Ray Travis. Andrew Ehret. Bobby Murry, Fred Clarke, and Nicky QuattrochL FRESHMAN CLASS The enrollment of the Freshman Class at the beginning of the 1949-1950 school-year was sixty-eight, four of which were dropped from the class roll during the first semester. Bobby Baskett, enrolled at the beginning of the second semester making a class of sixty-five. Practically all the Freshmen were engaged in some extra curricular activity during the year. Jimmy Fry, Gene Todd, Raymond Riley, Charles Rowe, Billy Hughlett, and Lindell Love were football jxirticipants while Jimmy Fry, Gene Todd and Raymond Riley shouldered many of the basketball responsibilities for the 'B'' team. Twelve Freshmen were members of L H. S. Band. They were: John Lewellen, Bob Bono, Nick Nickles, Jimmy Fry, Raymond Riley, Bar- bara Windmiller, Roberta Meyers, Joyce Lionberger, Patsy Cadwallader, Jo Ann Tipton, Betty Mann, and Madeline LaBar. The class officers were as follows: Charles Kilby, President; Jimmy Fry, Vice-President; Norma Jean Ince, Secretary-Treasurer; and Norma Jean Blackwell, Representative of the Student Council. Both Freshmen boys and girls took active parts in the glee clubs during the year. The following were enrolled: Dortha Hughart, Florence Briscoe, Sue Tucker, Faith Ann McKenzie, Margaret Weber, Shirley McCarty, Barbara Spencer, Doris Jensen, Maggie Corum, Elsie Sutton, Nick Nickles, Nickey Quattrochi, Edgar Steers, Bob Bono, and Raymond Ferrell. 24 Sealed: Left to Right: Gene Murry, Norma Jean Blackwell, Betty Jo Creamer. Darlene Pollard, and Frank Henderson. Standing: Mr. Lankford. Nina Sue Strack. Bill Guengerich, John Crisan, Joan Wurtz, Charles Kilby, and Eddie Holliday. L. H. S. STUDENT COUNCIL This year marked the third anniversary of the organization of the L. H. S. Student Council. The purpose of this group is to represent the student body in the many problems with which they and the faculty are confronted. The students may go to this group for opinions and suggestions as to raising money for school purposes and improving the conditions and appearance of the school. The student council was composed of eleven members and was sponsored by our principal, Mr. Lankford. The President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer were chosen by the student body and the remainder of the group consisted of the four class Presidents and a representative from each class. The Student Council also did much in planning the basketball tournament. They took care of such details as finding rooms for the out-of-town teams, making player passes and signs, and decorating the gym. The Student Council members for the year were as follows: John Crisan, President; Bill Guengerich, Vice-President; Joan Wurtz, Secretary-Treasurer; Gene Murry and Betty Jo Creamer, Senior Representatives; Frank Henderson and Nina Sue Strack, Junior Representatives; Eddie Holliday and Darlene Pollard, Sophomore Representatives; Charles Kilby and Norma Jean Blackwell, Freshman Representatives. 27 Standing: Left to right: Elmer Morton. Nina Sue Strack. Patsy Ruth Cadwallader, Ann Batchelder. Opal Armbruster. Roberta Roan, and Robert Gast. Seated: Jimmy Garner. Esther LaBar. Frank Henderson. Katherine Waddell, and Mrs. Lucy English. L. H. S. HIGHLIGHTS The L. H. S. Highlights, official newspaper of Louisiana High School, is published by the Juniors and their sponsor, Mrs. Lucy English. The school paper in previous years was published by the Junior Class in co-operation with the commercial department, but for the past three years has joined forces with the local town paper, the Louisiana Press Journal, and occupies a full page every two weeks. The L. H. S. Highlights makes a complete coverage of school news and activities plus original poetry and feature articles. Editor-in-Chief... Assistant Editor-Managing Editor. Exchange Editor. Sports............ Home Economics. Agriculture....... Poet.............. Class Reporters... STAFF MEMBERS ......................Frank Henderson ......................Katherine Waddell ......................Esther LaBar ......................Robert Gast ......................Nina Strack (girls' sports) Timmy Garner (boys' sports) ......................Katherine Waddell ......................Elmer Morton, Bobby Bland ......................Roberta Roan ......................Senior, Ann Batchelder Junior, Doris Capps Sophomore, Opal Armbruster Freshman, Patsy Cadwallader ......................Mrs. Lucy E. English 28 Sponsor. Flnt row: Bobby Murry, Robert Quodto, Charlie Clark, Larry Powell, R. T. White, Charles Roan, W. C. Prewitt- Eddie Holliday. Second row: Lindell Lore, Jackie Holland, Andrew Ehret. Clayton Roan, Bobby Zirkle, Gene Todd. Charles Kilby, Howard Alexander. Francis Craig. Third row: Mr. William H. Ellis. Kenneth Dayringer. Kcuwe Hoien. George Murry. Leon Chapuis. Finis Corum. Gene Murry. Junior Fritz. Charles Rowe. Elmer Morton. John Crisan. Fourth row: Bill White. James Pratt. Jimmy Guy Griffith. Mackey Love. Bobby Bland. Jerry Charlesworth. Charles Sparks. Those who do not appear in picture are: Dale Smith. Tommy Goodwin. John Dillender. Vocational Agriculture is a course designed principally for farm boys attending high school. The purpose of the course is to improve the student's knowledge and experience in the farming business. The following courses are taught over a four-year period: Agriculture I—Beef, Hogs, Sheep, Pasture, and Legumes; Agriculture II—Dairy, Poultry, Small Grain, and Corn; Agriculture III—Feeds and Feeding, Soil and Soil Conservation; Agriculture IV—Farm Management, Livestock Sanitation and Diseases. The Future Farmers of America organization is the leadership training group composed of all the 42 students enrolled in Vocational Agriculture. Officers for this year were: President, John Crisan; Vice-Presi- dent, Mackey Love; Secretary, Leon Chapuis; Treasurer, Jimmy Guy Griffith; Reporter, Bill White; Sentinel, Gene Murry; Advisor, William H. Ellis. One of the biggest events that highlighted the F. F. A. activities during the year was the annual Bamwarming square dance held last October. Ann Batchelder, a senior, was crowned queen by President John Crisan. The Spanos Agriculture Award, an annual presentation of $15.00, was won by Mackey Love in 1949. This year several boys worked hard in hojaes that they, too, could be the recipient of the award. 29 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The F. H. A. girls began the 1949-1950 year with enthusiasm and high hopes for another outstanding year of work and fun in the class and club. Sixty-two members joined the club. Officers elected were: fane Waddell, President; Jo Ann Hughart, Vice-President; Donna Kilby, Secretary-Treasurer; Opal Armbruster, Parliamentarian; Margaret Chapuis, Historian; and Florence Briscoe, Song Leader. Club mothers for this year were Mrs. Price Hughart, Mrs. C. A. Clarkson, and Mrs. Walter Pitzer. The Louisiana Chapter of the East Central District was honored on October 22, 1949, by being host to the annual F. H. A. Sub-District convention. Ten schools attended this all-day meeting. Wanda Lamme, a Louisiana girl, was elected by the ten schools as candidate for State Historian. Other high- lights of the day were a fall fashion show, directed by Mrs. Claude Smallwood, and including girls from all the schools. The dresses were loaned by the various Ladies' Shops in each town represented. The closing event was a dance and tea given by the Louisiana chapter. Seasonal events of the year were: a Christmas party, Valentine Dance, and the Mother and Daughter Tea which was held in March. A trip to Columbia for the State F. H. A. Day was made in April. Wanda Lamme was installed as state historian. During the year many of the girls worked hard in hopes that they might receive the $5.00 award given to the outstanding Home Economics student by the Dillender Grocery Store. 30 Fbmt Row: Jan Turnbull, Vic Mealy. Betty lane Alters. lack Bircher and Oey Pitier. Second Row: Donna Kilby. Frances Patton. Joanne Thomas. Helen Haliburton. Doris Jensen. Frankie Lonergan. Freda Bell Love. Dorothy Dell Love, and Carole Houchins. Third Row: Marilyn Mcllroy. Mary Bums. Darlene Pollard. Carol Bland. Eva Markovits. Anita Dean. Iola Steers. Melva Walker. Dorotha Hughart. Mrs. Hildebrand, and Sue Tucker. Fourth Row: Peggy Gamer. Phyllis Clarke. Lou Ella BlackwelL Betty Hudson. Peggy Dell Fry. Mary Rose UmileeL Tommye Burks. Joan Hughart. Barbara Bankhead, and Kitty Simpson. L. H. S. PEP SQUAD The L. H. S. Pep Squad again this year made a colorful appearance at all sport events. Their uniforms carry out the school colors, red and white, and consist of red sweaters, white collars, white pleated skirts and red and white shoes. Any girl of L. H. S. who so desired could become a member of the Pep Squad. The membership this year was forty-two and the girls were sponsored by Mrs. Hildebrand. The Pep Squad has played an important part in supporting the team and boosting morale in football, basketball, and baseball. It is the hope of the student -body and the faculty that this organization will thrive for many years. Officers elected for the year were: President, Joan Hughart; Secretary-Treasurer, Peggy Gamer; and Chairman of the Rules Committee, Peggy Fry. 31 First Row; BUI Guengertch, Junior Fritz. Gone Campbell. Harry Elliott. Meade Spears, and Kenny Marsh. Second Row: Billy Reed. Johnny Dillender. Paul Burks. Teddy Roberts. Gene Murry, and Coach W. C. Fowler. Third Row: Charlie Clark. John Crisan. George Luther. Tommy Goodwin. Elmer Morton, and BUly Bass. Fourth Row: Francis Craig. Jack Sencenbaugh. Anthony Stark. Averon Lore. Finis Comm. L” CLUB From the time of entering high school most boys entertain the ambition of becoming a member of one of the school's most exclusive organizations, the L Club. The members of this club have all lettered in at least one major sport and have successfully undergone the club's initiation. The purposes of this club are to provide an opportunity for members of the club to carry on club activities, to stimulate a high degree of school spirit, to furnish an incentive for boys who have not yet lettered, and to encourage sportsmanship and fair play in all phases of athletics. At the beginning of the year there were fourteen members in the organization. During the year twelve members were initiated into the club. Mr. Galen Lankford, principal of L. H. S., was made an honorary member of the L Club because of his loyal support of the athletic teams. On October 22 the L club made a trip to Champaign, Illinois, to see the Illinois-Michigan football game. The L Club was sponsored by Coach Wirt C. Fowler. The club officers for this year were: President, Harry Elliott; Vice-President, Meade Spears; and Secretary-Treasurer, Kenny Marsh. 32 NEVER TRANSCRIBE ANYTHING THAT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE 33 PEGGY GARNER 37 First Row: Freda Bell Love. Carolyn Lankford. Lou Ella Blackwell. Gary Garner. Ann Batchelder, Gail Rynearson. Joyce May. Second Row: Charles Kilby. Rule Campbell. Jo Ann Hugharl. Mackey Dee Love. Myron Griffith. L. H. S. HOMECOMING The main event of the 1949 football season, the Homecoming game, came on Wednesday November second. Our opponent was Centralia and the Bulldogs of course were the victors with a score of 43 to 0. A capacity crowd of boosters came out for the game, including a great many grads who were making their traditional return to their old Alma Mater. The highlight of the evening came at the half of the game when the 1949 Homecoming Queen was crowned. The ceremony began with a drill by the band and pep squad. As the band played, the members of the pep squad arranged themselves in a heart around the throne. Then the team ran in making the arrow through the heart. Last, but most important, came the Queen and her procession in royal splendor proceeding to the throne where she was crowned by the captain of the football team, Joe Penrod. The Queen, Miss Jo Ann Hughart, was attended by Ann Batchelder (senior), escorted by Mackey Dee Love; Lou Ella Blackwell (junior), escorted by Rule Campbell; Joyce May (sophomore), escorted by Myron Griffith; and Freda Bell Love (freshman), escorted by Charles Kilby. The train bearers were Carolyn Lankford and Gail Rynearson; and the crown bearer was Gary Gamer. The evening was brought to a close with a dance in the gymnasium. It was indeed a happy ending for an evening that had been so eventful and successful. (NOTE: The score was 43 to 0 in favor of the Bulldogs!) 38 Sealed, left to right: Kitty Simpson. Ann Batchelder. Margaret Chapuis., Eva Harriman. and Oey Pitzer. Standing, left to right: Bobby Bland. Gene Murray, John Crison, Mackey Love. Larry Powell, and Charles Kilby. F. F. A. BARNWARMING The Barnwarming, an annual event sponsored by the agriculture class, was held late in October this year in the gymnasium. The evening's entertainment consisted of square dancing, a few round dances and the crowning of the Barnwarming Queen and her attendants chosen by the Ag” boys. This year's queen was Margaret Chapuis and she was escorted by Mackey Love. The attendants were: Freshman, Oey Pitzer escorted by Charles Kilby; Sophomore, Eva Harriman escorted by Larry Powell; Junior, Kitty Simpson escorted by Bobby Bland; and Senior, Ann Batchelder escorted by Gene Murray. The queen was crowned by John Crison, president of the Future Farmers of America. Decorations such as rail fences, bales of hay and stalks of corn and the music of Andy Cordes and his orchestra helped make this evening one to be remembered. 39 SPECIAL AWARDS D.A.R. PILGRIMAGE Each year the faculty of Louisiana High School selects three girls from the senior class as candidates for the D. A. R. good citizenship award. These girls are chosen on the basis of service, patriotism, leadership, dependability, and scholarship. One of these three girls is then selected by the popular vote of the senior class as their D. A. R. Pilgrim of the year. This year the three girls chosen were Eulalie Haley, Marilyn Mcllroy, and Peggy Dell Fry. The class elected Peggy Dell Fry to represent them. A competitive test was given all the nominees throughout the state. This test was concerned with the history of the United States from the Revolutionary War to the present time. The girl ranking first in the state was declared Missouri Pilgrim and received a one-hundred dollar govemmen! bond. OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE Every year the faculty of L. H. S. selects five students from the Sophomore Class who in their estimation have the best qualifications for community leadership and who rank in .the upper fourth of the class. From these five students chosen by the faculty, cne is elected by the student body as its outstanding sophomore. This year the outstanding sophomore was Lois Jean Suddarth. Lois, along with other outstanding sophomores from other schools in Missouri, was given a trip to Jefferson City on April 14 by the Women's Federated Clubs. 40 L. H. S. BAND Majorettes: Peggy Harvey, Nancy Shiife. Carol Cunningham (drum major), Darlene Pollard, Sue Burbridge. First row: Sue Daniels, Lois Suddarth, Palsy CadwaUader, Betty Creamer, Eulalie Haley, Joyce May, Joan Tipton, Nina Strack, Jim Turley, Larry Bono. Second row: Charles Walters, Pat Campbell, Madaline LaBarr, Frances Shuiord. Doris Trower, Betty Mann, Edith Lambert, Norma Jean Holliday, Bettye Stephens. Marilyn Thomas, James Jasper. Third row: Dave Dove. Bob Campbell, Jimmy Fry, Nick Nickles, Bobby Phillips. Bobby Bono, Barbara Windmiller, Raymond Riley, Alma Betts, Annette Gabriel. Wil-lene Winner, Mr. Fred Rynearson. Fourth row: George Luther. Bill Guengerich. Jonann Pritchett. Charles Scott. John Lewellen, John Skillem. Frank Henderson. Filth row: Suzanne Dungan. Lorine Cozad, Robert Meyers. Dale McMahill. Beverly Brown. Shirley CampbelL 42 LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL BAND Mr. Fred Rynearson, Director SAXOPHONES: Betty Stephens. Larry Bono. Sue Daniels. Marilyn Thomas, Pat Campbell, and Charles Walters. TRUMPETS: Bob Campbell, Dave Dove, Bob Bcno. Nicky Nickles, Jimmy Fry, Raymond Riley, Barbara Windmiller, and Robert Phillips. CLARINETS: Patsy Cadwallader, Lcis Suddarth, Joan Tipton, Betty Mann, Madeline LaBar, Frances Shulord, Nina Strack, Deris Trower, Betty Creamer, and Jimmy Turley. BASS CLARINET: Jimmy Jasper. BASSES: Gecrge Luther, Frank Henderson. HORN: Willene Winner. TROMBONES: Bill Guengerich, John Lewellen, Charles Scott, Jonann Pritchett, and John Skillem. PERCUSSION: Suzanne Dungan, Lorene Cozad, Roberta Meyers, Joyce Lionberger, and Dale McMahil. BELLS: Beverly Brown. FLUTES: Joyce May and Eulalie Haley. BAND This year marks the first anniversary of the Louisiana High School Band. The band, under the direction of Mr. Fred Rynearson, has grown in one year from a small group of fifteen into a well-balanced organization of around forty members. The increase in size of this group has not only created an interest in music in the schools, but has also made the band much more in demand for participation in civic affairs. The evident need of new uniforms was quickly remedied by the Band Parents' Club. This club formed several different committees to raise funds for the purchase of the uniforms. The band itself made several public appearances to help in this project, such as the summer program of concerts. Officers were chosen at the beginning of school as follows: President, Frank Henderson; Vice- President, Bob Campbell. These officers presided the rest of the school year by taking charge of most of the activities of the band. Basketball and football games were always accompanied by the band, with special acts by the drum majorettes at the football Homecoming , and at the Tenth Annual Basketball Tournament in January. • After the football season, the band began practice on its Christmas concert, where many new instruments were introduced. These included a bell-lyra and a bass clarinet. The spring program included the Quint-City Band Festival held in Louisiana, in which five surrounding bands participated. The spring concert was given on April 20, following the contests at Warrenton, Monroe City, and Kirksville. In these contests were entered solos, small ensembles, and, at Kirksville, the band itself. A Chautauqua circuit playing in Louisiana to raise funds for the summer recreation program was assisted by the band in April. The first tour ever made by the band of Louisiana was made in April. Mr. Rynearson took his musicians to such towns as Elsberry, Clarksville, and Pleasant Hill on a two-day tour, the 25-26 of April. Such activities as Band Day at Missouri University, the Marching Band Festival at Hannibal High, the welcome to Santa Claus, and the Christmas caroling helped make up a very good 1950 season. 44 - GIRLS' GLEE CLUB First Row: Melba Ann Dewey. Barbara Bankhead. Shirley McCarty. Elsie Sutton. Florence Briscoe. Maggie Co rum, Barbara Spencer. Carolyn Perkins, Doris Jensen, Margaret Rose Weber. Faith Ann McKinzie. and Joyce May. Second Row: Darlene Pollard. Marilyn Mcllroy. Dortha Hughart Sue Tucker. Lou Belle Higginbotham. Phyllis Clarke. Nina Strack, Bettye Stephens, Nancy Shive. Annette Gabriel. Doris Trower. and Carolyn Creamer. Third Row: Jeanne Rector. Shirley Campbell, Nancy Flaherty. Betty Creamer, Beverly Brown, Joan Hughart, Peggy Fry, Eulalie Haley, Carol Cunningham. Lou Ella BlackwelL Carole Bland Eva Markovits. Jo Ann Thomas, Peggy Harvey. Betty Ruifin. and Mr. Fred Rynearson. BOYS' GLEE CLUB First Row: Edgar Steers. Don Crapne 11. Nick Nickles. Jimmy Fry. Row: Frank Henderson. Myron Griifith. Jimmy Guy Grillith. Vic Campbell. Kenneth Marsh, and Mr. Fred Rynearson. John Mitchell. Raymond Ferrell, and Nicky Quattrochi. Second Mealy, Bill Guengerich. Leon Chapuis. Raymond Riley. Bob 45 Fbwt Row: (Mated) Psggy Ganutr, Eulalie Haley. Second How: (standing) Peggy Dell Fry. MU. May Hobie ter. dbertor Beverly Brown. Mary Roee Umfleet. Barbara Bankhead, John Crison. Carol Cunningham. Third Row Charlee Stephens. Vic Mealy. Bill Guengerich. Meade Spears. Senior Play “STRANGER IN THE NIGHT” Presented May 5, 1950 CAST Sylvia Lee Eulalie Haley Mable Crane Peggy Gamer Grant Terry Meade Spears J. T. Rutledge Vic Mealy Velda Stevens Carol Cunningham Clifford Newkirk Bill Guengerich Nona Pollard Beverly Brown Eddie Beach Charles Stephens Rose Jordan Peggy Dell Fry Sam Fisk John Crisan Marcella Bender Mary Rose Umfleet Sandra King Barbara Bankhead Miss May Hofrieter, Director 46 Seated: Mr. William Wooliord. Director. First Row: Peggy Harvey. Frances Patton, Nancy Shive, Nina Sue Strack. Esther LaBar, Betty Hudson. Second Row: Bobby Gast Malvern Bankhead. Bill Bass. George Luther. Frank Henderson. Dave Dove. Jimmy Gamer. JUNIOR PLAY UNCLE FRED FLITS BY CAST Pongo Twistleton Frank Henderson The Crumpet Jimmy Gamer Uncle Fred George Luther A Maid Roberta Roan Julia Parker Nina Sue Strack Wilbur Robinson Malvern Bankhead Mr. Parder Robert Gast Mrs. Parker Nancy Shive Judge Basher Dave Dove Lady Duff-Wilson Betty Hudson Mary Peggy Harvey Miss Dougal Esther LaBar Miss Spencer Frances Patton A Policeman Bill Bass Mr. William Woolford, Director 47 Standing: Joan Wurtx. Peggy Gamer. Ann Batchelder. Marilyn Mclllroy. and Eulalie Haley. Seated: Mr . Fem Todd, office secretary. OFFICE GIRLS With all this help, Mr. Lankford should be the envy of every business man. Six bright and cheery secretaries at his beck and call. This is Mrs. Todd's first year at L H. S. and she has done a fine job as a secretary along with winning the good will and respect of the student body. The five student office girls came in during their free periods to help type letters, transcripts, take dictation, answer the telephone, make out grade cards, and do all the usual and sometimes unusual procedures of a principal's office. The help that is so generously given by the office girls is truly appreciated. Because of their cooperation and helpfulness the school would like to express in the most sincere manner, its gratitude to Mrs. Todd and the office girls. Maybe the privilege of having their picture in the 1950 Alamc will partially repay them for their efforts during the past school year. 48 First Row: Bobby Jcry Penrod. Frankie Clarkson. Larry Powell. R. T. White. Charlie Clark—manager. Gene Todd. Lindell Lose, Billy Hughlett. Charles Rowe. Second Row: Francis Craig. Raymond Riley. Bobby GasL Finis Corum. Johnny Dillender. Elmer Morton. Bill Henry. Jack Tan rants. Joe Penrod. Third Row: Bill Bass. Charles Stephens. James Pratt Junior Frits. Gene Campbell, Harold Elliott. George Murry. Dale McMahilL Coach Wirt C. Fowler. Fourth Row: Jimmy Gamer. Averon Love. Jack Sencenbaugh. Jimmy Fry. Tommy Goodwin. George Luther. Kenny Marsh. Filth Row: Harry Elliott Anthony Stark. Paul Burks. Gene Murry. Teddy Roberts. Bill Guengerich. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Louisiana 6 Pleasant Hill 0 Louisiana 12 Pittsfield 6 Louisana 0 M. M. A. 16 Louisiana 6 St. Peters 0 Louisiana 6 McCooey 0 Louisana 0 Shelbina 0 Louisiana 6 Mexico 26 Louisiana 43 Centralia 0 Louisiana 26 Palmyra 0 ON. OH BULLDOGS On, oh Bulldogs, on, oh Bulldogs Fight right through that line. Take the ball from our opponent Touchdown sure this time, Rah, Rah, Rah! On, oh Bulldogs, on, oh Bulldogs Fight as for your fame. Fight, fellows, fight, And we will win this game! 50 FOOTBALL The Louisiana Football Team started off its season with eleven returning lettermen playing their second year under the coaching of Wirt C. Fowler. They were: Gene Murry, Harry Elliott, Harold Elliott, Joe Penrod, Bill Guengerich, Teddy Roberts, Jack Torrents, Kenny Marsh, John Dillender, Gene Campbell, and Bill Henry. The 1949 squad achieved fame as they ran through their schedule with a six won, two lost, and one tie record. That was a great achievement but the greatest achievement was realized on the night of Nov. 11 when they defeated Palmyra to win undisputed championship of the Quint City Conference. The Bulldogs were not to be defeated in conference play although they were tied 0-0 by Shelbina. In other conference games the Bulldogs defeated McCooey 6-0, Centralia 43-0 in the L. H. S. Homecoming, and Palmyra 26-0 to clinch the conference title. In non conference games the Bulldogs lost to M. M. A. and Mexico and won from Pleasant Hill, Pittsfield, and St. Peters. The Pittsfield game was one of the best games of the year as the Bulldogs completely outfought their rivals from Pittsfield and won 12-6. Coach Fowler awarded 22 boys with letters for their efforts in the victorious season. They were: Junior Fritz, Averon Love, George Luther, Francis Craig, Tinis Corum, Elmer Morton, Jack Sencenbaugh, Anthony Stark, Tommy Goodwin, Billy Bass, Bill Guengerich, Teddy Roberts, Gene Murry, Harry Dliott, Jack Tarrants, Joe Penrod, John Dillender, Harold Elliott, Gene Campbell, Kenny Marsh, Bill Henry and Charles Clark, Mgr. First How: Peggy Gamer. Eulalie Haley. Nancy Shive. Sue Bui bridge. Marilyn Mcllroy, Betty Jane Akers. Peggy Harvey. Second Row: Mary Rose Umfleet (Manager). Barbara Bankhead. Carole Bland. Eva Markovits. Tommie Burks. Carol Cun- ningham. Darlene Pollard. Mary Bums. Kitty Simpson. Mrs. Robert Hildebrand. Coach. SCORES FOR THE GIRLS’ 1949-1950 BASKETBALL SEASON Louisiana 22 Silex 46 Louisiana 30 Eolia 45 Louisiana 26 Far her 57 Louisiana B 21 Farber B 24 Louisiana 39 Silex 56 Louisiana 46 Eolia 46 Louisiana B 46 Eolia B 21 Louisiana 27 Bellflower 29 52 Girls' basketball started out for its second consecutive year in full swing when the girls reported for practice at 8:00 in the morning one day in October. From then until the end of the girls' season they met for morning practice. Mrs. Hildebrand was the girls' coach and Mary Rose Umfleet was elected manager of the team. Thirty-one girls went out for basketball and these were divided into A and B teams. The A team girls were: Seniors; Sue Burbridge (captain), Marilyn Mcllroy (co-captain), Eulalie Haley, Carol Cunningham, Tommie Burks, Peggy Garner, Barbara Bankhead. Juniors; Nancy Sue Shive, Peggy Jean Harvey, Betty Jane Akers, Kitty Simpson, and Sophomores; Eva Markovit?, Darlene Pollard, Carole Bland, and Mary Burns. The B team girls were: Juniors; Jeanne Rector, Melva Walker, Sophomores; Margaret Hirst, Shirley Campbell, Joyce May, Doris Trower, Lois Jean Suddarth, Carolyn Creamer, and Freshmen; Barbara Spencer, Patsy Ruth Cadwallader, Joyce Lionberger, Sue Tucker, Madelene LaBar, Maggie Corum, Norma Jean Blackwell, and Betty Mann. Since this was the first time most of the B team girls had ever played basketball, some of the A team girls helped them out with their games. These girls were: Barbara Bankhead, Nancy Sue Shive, Betty Jane Akers, Kitty Simpson, Carole Bland, and Mary Burns. Six games were scheduled for the season for the A team and two for the B team. The B team did a good job, winning one of their two games by a large margin. In these games, Mary Burns was high point player with twenty-seven points, Nancy Sue Shive was second with seventeen, end Lois Jean Suddarth was third with ten. The A team tied one game, but lost the other five. At the first of the season the other teams' superior playing and greater experience completely outclassed them, but as more games were played there was a marked improvement. The last two games were the most exciting and showed the best playing when they tied Eolia 46-46 and lost to Bellflower by the slim margin of 29-27. In A team games, Eulalie Haley was high point girl with fifty-eight points and Sue Burbridge was second with fifty-one points. Although the team was not a victorious one, the girls really enjoyed playing and showed it by their determination and good sportsmanship. The girls who lettered in basketball this year were: second year letters; Sue Burbridge, Marilyn Mcllroy, Eulalie Haley, Carol Cunningham, Peggy Garner, Nancy Sue Shive, Peggy Harvey, Betty Jane Akers, and first year letters; Tommie Burks, Barbara Bankhead, Kitty Simpson, Eva Markovits, Darlene Pollard, Carole Bland, and Mary Bums. Mary Rose Umfleet received a manager's letter. In March the girls started spring training and they are looking forward to next year and hope to have a winning team. 53 First Row: Dick Skeen. Jimmy Stuart, Averon Love, Edward Kan an. Second Row: Kenny Marsh, Meade Spears, Paul Burks, George Luther, Jimmy Gamer, Coach Wirt C. Fowler. BASKETBALL A” TEAM SCHEDULE Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana 25 Silex 29 49 Eolia 19 27 Troy 38 36 Jonesburg 22 29 Warrenton 33 38 West Pike 34 45 Vandalia 42 30 Silex 37 41 Pleasant Hilt 28 37 McCooey 53 28 Bellflower 42 35 Elsberry 48 45 Paris 46 46 Clarksville 45 39 Clarksville 36 37 West Pike 39 22 Bayless 30 19 Mexico 51 32 Elsberry 36 38 West Pike 34 34 Pleasant Hill 53 42 Clarksville 34 38 Elsberry 36 56 Clarksville 32 29 Bowling Green 55 26 Bellflower 49 54 BASKETBALL The Bulldogs began the 1949-50 season with four returning lettermen. They were: Kenny Marsh, Teddy Roberts, John Dillender, and Meade Spears. The Bulldogs were only fairly successful during the season as they compiled eleven wins out of twenty six games. In tournament play the Bulldogs won four and lost six, while playing scheduled games the Bulldogs won seven and lost nine. In their own tourney the Bulldogs defeated Clarksville in their first game, but lost their second game to West Pike. In the finals the Bulldogs met Bayless for third place and were defeated. The season ended with the Sub-Regional at Troy, Missouri. The Bulldogs advanced to the final rounds by defeating Elsberry and Clarksville. In the semi-final and final games they lost to Bowling Green and Bellflower. The B team had a fine team and an excellent record. The Bullpups besides winning ten and losing only two scheduled games, compiled a 5-1 tournament record. The Bullpups won the third place trophy at the Warrenton tourney by defeating Wright City and Bowling Green before losing to Warrenton. The Bullpups won the first B team tourney ever held in L. H. S. by sweeping their three games with Elsberry, Bowling Green, and Pittsfield. Coach Fowler awarded basketball letters to seventeen boys for the season of 1949-50. They were: Jack Sencenbaugh, Jimmy Fry, Bill Henry, Tommy Goodwin, Gene Campbell, Paul Burks, Kenneth Marsh, Jimmy Garner, Meade Spears, George Luther, Edward Kanan, Gene Todd, Averon Love, Jimmy Stuart, Dick Skeen, Myron Griffith, Charle Clark, Mgr. First Row: Charlie Clark. Myron Griffith, Gene Todd. Joe Henderson, Raymond Riley. Second Row: Bill Henry, James Pratt, Jimmy Fry, Jack Sencenbaugh, Tommy Goodwin, Jack Williams, Coach Wirt C. Fowler. LOUISIANA “B” BASKETBALL TEAM SCORES Louisiana 40 Wright City 16 Louisiana 21 Warrenton 31 Louisiana 26 Bowling Green 19 Louisiana 42 West Pike 39 Louisiana 61 Vandalia 30 Louisiana 22 Pleasant Hill 32 Louisiana 46 McCooey 25 Louisiana 27 Bellflower 24 Louisiana 62 Elsberry 31 Louisiana 44 Bowling Green 18 Louisiana 40 Pittsfield 30 Louisiana 47 Elsberry 26 Louisiana 66 Paris 35 Louisiana 51 Clarksville 18 Louisiana 22 Mexico 35 Louisiana 56 Elsberry 39 Louisiana 49 West Pike 43 Louisiana 4i Pleasant Hill 26 56 Seated: Betty Jane Alter . Oey PI tier, Jane Turnbull. Standing: Vic Mealy. lack Bircher. CHEERLEADERS Here they are, the backbone of the L. H. S. Pep Squad. We speak of the firs five on the basketball team and now we see the first five of the moral boosters. The student body elected three new cheerleaders this year, Oey Pitzer, Vic Mealy, Jack Bircher and re-elected Betty Akers, and Jane Turnbull for their second year. This is the first time for several years that L H. S. has had male cheerleaders, and we can't praise them enough. The cheerleaders are always an essential part of every sport season and this group, through a lot of practice and hard work, helped the Bulldogs on to many victories. Congratulations on a swell job kids! 57 Sept. 6 Sept. 16 Sept. 19 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Oct. 28 Nov. 3 Nov. 11 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Nov. 22 Nov. 30 Dec. 1 Dec. 1-3 Dec. 6 Dec. 9 Dec. 13 Dec. 16 Dec. 19 Dec. 21 Dec. 27 Dec. 28 Jan. 6 Jan. 11-14 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Jan. 27 Feb. 3 Feb. 7 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 14 Feb. 17 Feb. 23 Feb. 22-25 March 1 March 3 March 9 March 10 March 21 March 24 March 31 April 3 April 8 April 11 April 12 April 13-14 April 21 April 25-26 May 4-5 May 12 May 14 May 18 May 19 SCHOOL DAZE 1949-1950 Registration (oh, gee, the snap courses were difficult to find!) Football—Pleasant Hill—There. (What a wonderful last quarter!) P. T. A. Reception for Teachers. (A mighty nice gesture!) Football—Pittsfield—Here. (Revenge, oh, sweet revenge!) Football—M. M. A.—Here. (The big bruisers!) Football—St. Peters-—Here. (A fine game, boys!) Football—McCooey—There. (Oh, they stole the ball!) F. F. A. Bam warming Party. (Right and left till you come around!) Football—Shelbina—There. (We were knee deep in trouble!) F. H. A. District Meeting. (A might fine day!) Band Assembly. (Band was wonderful, but—) Football—Mexico—Here. (Better luck next time!) Football—Cer.tralia—Here. (Homecoming, a cold reception.) Football—Palmyra—There. (Sorry, oh so sorry!) Assembly—The Mississippians. (Greatly enjcyed!) P. T. A. Square dance. (A jolly good time!) Basketball—Silex—Here. (Ouch! A double defeat!) Basketball—Eolia—Here. (Two good games—one victory!) Municipal Concert. (A talented trio!) Warrenton Tournament. (Yeah, B team!) Basketball—West Pike—Here. (Another sweet victory!) Basketball—Vandalia and Farber—There. (Boys and girls parted ways!) Basketball—Silex—There. (Ouch! they did it again!) Basketball—Pleasant Hill—Here. (Hurrah for the A team!) Christmas Concert. (Congratulations, Mr. Rynearsonl) Christmas Assembly. (Nice Going, Speech Class!) Alumni Banquet. (A fine banquet and a nice get-togetherl) Christmas Dance. ( Now, remember this is not a school activity unquote!) Basketball—Bellflower—Here. (Ouch! Ouch!) Louisiana Tourney. (Were really proud of the B team!) Basketball—Elsberry—There. (A 50-50 proposition!) Basketball—Paris—Here. (Who thought Burks could have gotten in the lane?) Basketball—Clarksville—There. (Oh, Meade, how you can score!) Basketball—Mexico—There. (And to think that we were their guests!) Basketball—Elsberry—Here. (Pratt's 24 points might have hurt us!) F. H. A. Dance. (Another nice party!) Basketball—West Pike—There. (An evening well spent!) Basketball—Pleasant Hill—There. (Well, the B team won, didn't they?) Basketball—Clarksville—Here. (What a sweet last round-up!) Assembly—Ben Hammond. (Remember his picture of the Old Mill?) Sub-Regional Tournament at Troy. (A ball is more valuable than a trophy!) Municipal Concert. (An artist on the keyboard!) Assembly—George Demott. (Eulalie just loves electricity!) Senior Movie. ( Study Hall Canteen. ) Junior Square Dance. (Was a nice little party!) Band Festival. (Five nice bands!) F. F. A. Agriculture Banquet. (A fine success. Let's do it again!) Basketball—Seniors vs. Juniors. (It pays to stay in training!) Municipal Concert. (Lovely—we mean her singing!) Kirksville Band Festival. (Boy, were we proud!) Senior Amateur Program. (Major Bowles Bankhead's Show!) A. A. U. W. Tea. (Would you like a cup of tea?) Junior Play. (Where Uncle Fred Flitted By!) Spring Music Concert. (More orchids to Mr. Rynearsonl) Band Tour. (And we make music wherever we go!) Senior Play. (Sorry, folks, but this is our last and final production!) Junior-Senior Prom. (Truly, the big night of the year!) Baccalaureate. (The beginning of the end!) Commencement. (The finis!) School Out. 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