Louisiana High School - Alamo Yearbook (Louisiana, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1951 volume:

(Dedication The 1951 Alamo is dedicated to two of L. H. S.'s staunch supporters, Dr. E. A. Cunningham and Mr. P. L. Marsh. These two public-spirited men have served on the Louisiana Board of Education for a number of years, and have always given their time and their wholehearted support for the betterment of the schools of this community. Whatsoever progress and expansion the schools are making is because of such men as these two Dr. Cunningham and Mr. Marsh. ? - DR. E. A. CUNNINGHAM MR. P. L. MARSH 2 3 I; i; m e p Eric A. Cunningham President Russel Armentrout Secretary Marion Parker Vice President J. Overton Fry Treasurer P. L. Marsh This page sponsored by Holdridge Jewelry Cdclministratioa MR. GEORGE D. HELTZELL SUPERINTENDENT MR. GALEN E. LANKFORD PRINCIPAL Mrs. McCUNE DUDLEY SECRETARY TO SUPERINTENDENT MRS. FERN TODD SECRETARY TO PRINCIPAL and MR. ELLIS 5 MRS. LUCY ENGLISH Latin, English MISS LOIS HASTINGS Comme rce MRS. CLAUDE SMALLWOOD Home Economics MISS MAE HOFRIETER History MR. FRED RYNEARSON Music 6 MBS. TOM FORGY MRS. HELEN HILDEBRAND Speech, Geography Girls Physical Education English MR. RONALD FREEMAN American Government Science, Elementary Supervisor mno. nuDC.ni u«uo MRS. RERMIT SCHAPE Library, Reading Room Speech, Geography 7 FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Joyce May, Nicky Nickles, Katherine Waddell, Carolyn Creamer, Phyllis Clarke, Jimmy Garner, Opal Armbruster. SECOND ROW: Left to Right: Jeanne Rector, MR. Lankford, Wanda Lamme, Henderson, Lewis Meloan, Elmer Morton, Fry, Nina Strack, Edith Lambert. Frank Jimmy ALAMO STAFF EDITOR ................... ASSISTANT EDITOR ......... BUSINESS MANAGER ......... ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER SENIOR EDITOR ............ JUNIOR EDITOR ............ SOPHOMORE EDITOR ......... FRESHMAN EDITOR .......... MUSIC EDITOR ............. ART EDITOR ............... BOYS'ATHLETIC EDITOR...... GIRLS' ATHLETIC EDITOR --- ACTIVITY EDITOR .......... AGRICULTURE EDITOR ....... HOME ECONOMICS EDITOR ---- SECRETARY-TREASURER ...... SPONSOR .................. Phyl 1 is Clarke Carol yn Creamer Jimmy Garner Le w i s Meloan Frank Henderson Opal Armbruster J i mm y Fry Edith £ am be r t Nicky Nickles Jeanne Rector George Luther Nina Strack Joyce May Elmer Morton Wanda Lamme Katherine Waddell Mr. Galen Lankford 8 This page sponsored by the Arcade Clothing Store. 9 10 This page sponsored by Abel Bros. BETTY JANE PITZER Student Council Representative I BILLY ALLEN “Ain’t nobody here but us chickens” Speech Ar t BOBBY BLAND “The Good Earth” Barnwarming escort F. F. A. BILL BASS “Black, wavy hair, wonderful personality, What more could a girl ask for?” Footbal1 Junior Play L Club, sec.-treas. F. F. A. LOIS BECK “Rings on her fingers” Glee Club Pep Squad Highlights Staff Alamo Staff MALVERN BANKHEAD “Better late than never.” Junior Play Track Essay Contest DARLENE BURBRIDGE “Smile and the world smiles with you.” F. H. A. Speech Choral Reading This page sponsored by the Gamble Store. MARGARET BALLARD “Let us wipe out the past, trust the future, and rejoice in the glorious now. ” Basketba11 Glee Club F. F. A. Queen Pep Squad F. H. A. Senior Barnwarming Attendant Librarian DOROTHY CABLE “Wavy hair and laughing eyes.” Pep Squad Sophomore Homecoming Attendant Librarian English 11 Award LOU ELLA BLACKWELL “Best cut diamond.” Pep Squad Librarian Junior Homecoming Attendant F. H. A. Glee Club Mixed Chorus RULE CAMPBELL “ I like those black-haired sophomores myself.” Basketba11 Track Homecoming Escort Librarian Speech Choral Reading PHYLLIS CLARKE “ Wisdom and charm are both twin born.” Basketba11 Librarian F. H. A. Glee Club Mixed Chorus Sophomore sec.-treas. Highlights Staff Alamo Staff Pep Squad vice-president Office Assistant ANNETTE GABRIEL Just call me Doc. ” Glee Club Mixed Chorus Pep Squad BOB GAST Ashburn Mayor” Band Junior Play Footbal1 Highlights Staff F. F. A. Li Band president Junior Play v «r JIMMY GARNER “ Hey, George, think we can use this distilling tube?” DAVID DOVE Baseball Our own Harry James. Basketbal1 Footba11 President Sophomore Class Senior Class vice-pres . Vice-president Student Body Junior Play Highlights Staff Alamo Staff L Club Glee Club PEGGY HARVEY “ California here I come.” Basketba11 F. H. A. Junior Play Glee Club Mixed Chorus Drum and Bugle Corps Pep Squad Twirler Office Assistant FRANK CLARKSON “ Mighty small, but yet mighty big.” Footba11 Track L Club FRANK HENDERSON I’ll try anything II once. Pres., Freshman and Junior Classes Band president Highlights Editor Outstanding Sophomore This page sp £ sJ 9 Student Band Conductor amo Staff Student Council Freshman English Award Junior Play Glee Club Mixed Chorus Track Perfect Attendance onsored by Sehaper Chevrolet. 12 BETTY HUDSON “Oh, we just have everything for our house--all we need is a house. ” Junior Play Sec. and Treas. Junior and Senior Classes Alamo Staff Pep Squad F. H. A. Librarian Speech Choral Reading ELMER MORTON “Now, I don’t think you’re right. I think that............” American Legion Oratorical Contest L Club Footba11 Track State Meat Judging Team Glee Club Agriculture Secretary JAMES JASPER “ I cater to Freshman.” Band Winner Bausch-Lomb Science Award EDWARD MUFF “I’m just one of the boys in Bookkeeping?” Speech Choral Reading Perfect Attendance AVERON LOVE “Never a girl for me. ” Footba11 Baske tba11 L Club GEORGE MURRY “The Executive.” L Club Footba11 Student Council Vice-pres ident Freshman Class President Senior Class F. F. A. president National Meat Team GEORGE LUTHER “What are you going to have to eat?” Footba11 Ba ske t ba 11 Track Ba seba11 L Club Band Junior Play Glee Club Alamo Staff BETTY PITZER “Why aren’t all happy like me?” Twirler Librarian Office Assistant KATIE BELL PARSONS “A little bit of happiness.” Glee Club F. H. A. Cheerleader Student Council Speech Choral Read ing Basketball This page sponsored by Best Bexall Drug Store. 13 JOAN PITZER “A popular gal, and, oh, so wise Office Assistant Librarian Speech Choral Reading F. H. A. II NANCY SHIVE “But I’m going to col lege■” Basketba11 Glee Club Drum Corps Band Majorette Junior Play Barnwarming Queen Senior Homecoming Attend an t Mixed Chorus F. H. A. FRANCES PATTON “What’s life for, if not for fun.” Pep Squad Junior Play F. H. A. JEANNE RECTOR “Dainty and small; loved by all.” F. H. A. Glee Club Mixed Chorus Cheerleader Student Council . I JOHN SHULTZ I can't. I gotta work and get more geetis. ” Glee Club Mixed Chorus Cheer leader Baseba11 KITTY SIMPSON “Could talk the livelong day and never run out of something to say.” Pep Squad Glee Club Mixed Chorus Basketball Junior Barnwarming Attendant F. H. A. Office Assistant Speech Play ROBERTA ROAN “Though quiet as mouse, she has a brain as big as ho ouse • F. H. A. Highlights Staff MARTHA SPARKS “She thinks twice before she speaks.” DICK SKEEN “Rabbi, how can you such thing and get away with it?” Baseba11 Baske tbal1 Footba11 L Club F. H. A. do 14 This page sponsored by P. N Hirsch Co. IOLA STEERS ‘'Come on down girls, there’s always room for a few more.” Alamo Queen Pep Squad president Student Council sec.-treas. Mixed Chorus Glee Club CHARLES STODDARD “ Rube--dube--dube.” Speech Choral Reading Art NINA STRACK “ I’ll do my shopping at Krogers.” Homecoming Attendant Freshman sec.-treas. Sophomore vice-pres. Barnwarming Attendant Student Council Highlights Staff Alamo Staff Junior Play Homecoming Queen Band Glee Club F. H. A. Basketball Manager JIMMY STUART “ Hey, Bobblehead, what does B. T. stand for?” Bas ketba11 L Club Band Speech Choral Reading DOROTHY TURNER “ Gentle speech modest ways. ” Basketball F. H. A. Glee Club Mixed Chorus I KATHERINE WADDELL “ Keen sense and common sense; no room for nonsense.” High 1ights A1 amo F. H. A. reporter F. H. A. Sub-district sec.-treas. Social Studies I and II Awards English III Award Librar ian MELVA WALKER “ Say little, mean much.” Pep Squad, sec.-treas. Basketba11 F. H. A. This page sponsored by the John Deere Farm Supply Co. 15 Senior Class history It was the most eventful year in the long history of L. H. S.! It was the year in which the graduating class of 51 first entered the halls of its dear old Alira Mater. On a bright day in September, 1947, the new freshman class, composed of sixty-five husky boys and girls, started its four-year career in high school. The leaders of the class for the year ’47-'48 were: president, Frank Henderson, Jr; vice-president, George Murry; secre- tary-treasurer, Nina Sue Strack. Jeanne Rector was the student council representative. Nancy Shive was the queen of the F. F. A. Barnwarming and Jeanne Rector was her freshman attendant. Nina Strack was the attendant to the homecoming queen and Jimmy Garner was her escort. Our freshman class was well represented in all phases of extra-curricular activities. After a much needed summer vacation the old freshman class returned to school and donned the title of sophomores. There were fifty-four of us--a little drop in quantity from the previous year, but the quality still remained. The“Big Wheels ’ during that school year were: president, Jimmy Garner; vice-president, Nina Strack; secretary-treasurer, Phyllis Clarke. Jeanne Wood was the student council representative. The outstanding sophomore award went to Frank Henderson, Jr. He made the pilgrimage to Jefferson City on April 1, 1949. At the homecoming game the sophomore attendant to the queen was Dorothy Cable, escorted by Rule Campbell. Nina Strack was the sophomore attendant at the annual F. F. A. Barnwarming and Bill Bass was her escort. The band, glee club, and all the sports had members of the sophomore class as participants and incidentally they all did well for themselves and their school. The junior class of 49-’50 was the smallest in school, and therefore it had to work that much harder to carry the load that is placed upon every junior class. The “Guiding Lights that year were: president, Frank Henderson, Jr.; vice-president, John Shultz; secretary-treasurer, Betty Ann Hudson. Nina Strack was the junior representative to the student council. Frank Henderson, Jr. and Nina Streck were two of the four persons who attended the annual student council convention which was held in Columbia, Missouri. Several boys went out for football and basketball; girls basketball was once again offered to all the energetic ones of the fair sex. There were seven juniors in the band, seven in glee club, two twirlers, and six girls in the pep-squad. Lou Ella Blackwell had the honor of attending the homecoming queen. The barnwarming queen was attended by Kitty Simpson from the junior class. As was the custom, the juniors published the L. H. S. HIGHLIGHTS with Mrs. Lucy English as its sponsor. Frank Henderson was the editor of the HIGHLIGHTS. The junior play, “Uncle Fred Flits By ’ was directed by Mr. William Wool ford. Mrs. Martha Smallwood and Mrs. Helen Hildebrand supervised the “ Junior-Senior Banquet” and used a night club idea as the theme of the banquet. At last--we made it! We were seniors! It was a long hard journey but after climb- ing over the years, the books, and the many tough assignments we finally reached the 16 This page sponsored by Duncan and Jordan. highest peak. Our final and most glorious year was started off by electing George Luther as president of the student body and the student council. The other senior council officers were Jimmy Garner as vice-president and Iola Steers as secretary-treasurer. Our class officers were; president, George Murry; vice-president, David Dove; secretary-treasurer, Betty Hudson. The student council representative was Betty Jane Pitzer. Again this year, as last year, one of the senior boys won an NROTC scholarship. In order to win this honor, the boy must meet certain high standards of a mental and physical nature. James Jasper passed ail the tests with flying colors and was awarded an NBOTC scholarship to any college he chose. Nina.Sue Strack was elected homecoming queen and her senior attendant was Nancy Shive. Bill Bass was Nancy’s escort. Margaret Ballard attended the barnwarming queen and Averon Love did the honors of escorting Margaret. Katherine Waddell was chosen by her classmates as the best girl citizen and as the recipient of the D. A. R. Award. Three seniors were band officers. David Dove was president; Frank Henderson, student conductor; and Nina Strack, treasurer. As usual, the seniors,had their athletes and pep-squad members. Track was chosen as a spring sport and it boasted quite a turn out of senior boys. As this article was being written many plans for the future were being formulated in our over-worked brains. The farewell dance, senior week, Commencement, the senior play, the senior trip...all these and many other plans and hopes were prevalent in the minds of all the senior boys and girls. We all believe we have learned a lot at Louisiana High School and hope sincerely that we shall leave behind more than just our memory. We shall never forget old L. H. S. and all the students and teachers back there. AUTOGRAPHS This page sponsored by Stark Bros. Nurser ies. A. tfjufXA. -f CookDTHiS 8B a f esi'fiE Tv Junior Class Officers Joyce May, sec.-treas.; W. C. Prewitt, vice-pres Gene Reid, pres. 7W At'tLk- R U t r� is Z Lu CHsiTtCK l ftPaiE f SAiO Leo €Lk.f % 5 r a o a V r- y V ' nf se ;«o w Gt £ ! o D C � Jr Tff a. y o f v «£ VtTtMLS P£6-4y CeoUk THIS Eo r t Vi. ; f ?3T VAVi£ � o ?l u ; ® rn? N N Au Lt sT-HAM � A4 V AbwAT $- r -• % SfH e . X.Xi THiS 5 rNc- y y TM r © C THF cA 'V E RS ib Q y ' 0 B 'i + ‘T o A, 0 U STEM CAW . 18 OPAL ARMBRUSTER JUNIORS CAROLE BLAND MARY BURNS ROBERT CADWALLADER SHIRLEY CAMPBELL LOIS CARR This page sponsored by the Frozen Gold Ice Cream Co. 19 JOE HENDERSON MARGARET HIRST KOUW’E HOFEN EDDIE HOLLIDAY EDWARD KANAN WANDA LAMME EVA MARKOVITS JOYCE MAY 20 This page sponsored by William Sheppard. LEWIS MELOAN DALE McMAHILL DARLENE POLLARD JOHN PODANY KATHERINE SUE MORTON CAROLYN PERKINS CHARLES ROAN W. C. PREWITT LARRY POWELL ored by the Louisiana JUNIOR CLASS The junior class began the school term of 1950-1951 with an enrollment of fifty-four members, but by the end of the year eight pupils had left school, leaving an enrollment of forty-six students. The officers for the year were: Gene Reid, president; Charles Callison, vice- president; Caswell Prewitt, secretary and treasurer. The student council representative was Joyce May. At the homecoming game, Mary Burns was the junior attendant to the queen and was escorted by Jack Sencenbaugh. The juniors took part in all school activities. Jack Sencenbaugh and John Podany represented the junior class on the basketball team. Mary Burns, Eva Markovits, Carole Bland, Joyce May, Lois Jean Suddarth and Darlene Pollard were members of the girls’ basketball team. Eleven junior boys were members of the “L”Club. They were: Gene Campbell, Charles Callison, Arlen Gibson, Myron Griffith, Dale McMahill, Bobby Penrod, Finis Corum, Francis Craig, Larry Powell, Jack Sencenbaugh, and R. T. White. Seven junior boys were members of the 44 L” Club. They were: Jack Sencenbaugh, Gene Campbell, Larry Powell, Bobby Penrod, Myron Griffith, Dale McMahill and Charles Ga11ison. Five Juniors helped to publish the yearbook. They were: Carolyn Creamer, Lewis Meloan, Opal Armbruster, Joyce May and Wanda Lamme. Joyce May was the junior attendant to the F. F. A. Barnwarming queen and was escorted by Gene Campbell. As is customary the juniors pub 1ished.the school paper, THE L. H. S. HIGHLIGHTS. This past year the HIGHLIGHTS was published every Tuesday which was the first time for it to become a weekly paper. THE HIGHLIGHTS was edited by Opal Armbruster unde the supervision of Mrs. Lucy English. The juniors presented 44Just Ducky” as their class play under the direction of Miss Hofrieter. Mrs. Claude Smallwood and Mrs. Helen Hildebrand were the class sponsors. 22 This page sponsored by Model Cleaners. This page sponsored by the West End Market. 23 TOP ROW: Left to Right: Howard Alexander, Booby Haskett, Preston Beck, Alma Metis, Norma Blackwell, Margy Bliss. SECOND ROW: Boboy Bono, Florence Briscoe, Mary Burnett, Patsy Cadwallader, Margaret Qiapuis, Fred Clarke. THIRD RCW:Theres Kuna, Maggie Corum, Andrew Ehret, Jean Fox, Jinny fry, Lucille liriilith. FOURTH ROW : Dick lk l land, Carole Houchins, Dortha Hughart, Bill liughlett, Norma Ince, Dons Jensen. FIFTH RCW :Charles Kilby, John Lewelleu, Joyce Lionberger, Dortha Love, Freda Love, Lindell Love. S0PK0M0HE CLASS At the beginning of the school year there was an enrollment ol filty-nine but at the close of the year there was fifty-three in the sophomore class. Last year the enrollment was sixty-eight at the beginning and sixty-five at the end of the year. J'h i s page sponsored by Mutt and Jeff. The class officers during our freshmen year were as follows: Charles Kilby, president; Jimmy Fry, vice-president; Norma Ince, secretary-treasurer; and Norma Blackwell, student council representative. Class officers this year were: Gene Todd, president; Jackie Holland, vice-president; Dortha Dell Love, secretary-treasurer; and Margaret Chapuis was our student council representative. The sophomore homecoming attendant was Norma Ince escorted by Edgar Steers. The F. F. A. Barn-warming queen was a sophomore, Miss Dortha Love. Her sophomore attendant was Lucille Griffith escorted by Howard Alexander. The sophomores were well represented in extra-curricular activities; twelve boys participated in football, while six boys shouldered many of the basketball responsibilities. Sophomore girls, too, took part in the sports activities with five girls out for basketball. In the music department, ten sophomores were in the band while fifteen were in mixed chorus, seven in boys’ glee club, and eight girls in glee club. There were eleven girls from the sophomore class in the pep squad. Our class sponsors were Mr. Ronald Freemen and Mrs. William Ellis. This page sponsored by Hose Sheet Metal Co. TOP ROW: Left to Right: Betty Mann, Shirley McCarty, Faith McRinzie, Roberta Meyers, Bobby Murry, Nicky Nickles. SECOND ROW: Bill Niffon, Oey Pitzer, Billy Pratt, Nicky Quattrocchi, Raymond Riley, Clayton Roan. THIRD ROW: Charles Rowe, Sandra Skeen, Barbara Spencer, Edger Steers, Elsie Sutton, Jo Ann Tipton. FOURTH ROW: Gene Todd, Ray Travis, Margaret Traw, Sue Tucker, Delbert Walker, Margaret Weber. 1IFTH ROW: Shirley Wells, John Williams, Barbara Windmiller, Bobby Zirkle. 25 TOP HOW: Left to Right: Charles Anderson, Billy Bankhead, Lois Bland, Jerry Bradshaw. SECOND HOW: Jimmy Branham, Evelyn Brown, Douglas Burbndge, Donna Carr. THIRD HOW: Francis Clark, Joy Crowder, Suzanne Dungan, Hay Early, Charlotte Eversmeyer, George Garner. FOURTH HOW: Billy Goddard, Carolyn Hiles, Norma Jean Holliday, David Hunter, Harold Ince, Joe Johnson. FIFTH HOW: Shirley Kemry, Tom kooreman, Edith Lambert, Orin Love, Bonnie Magee, Betty Schwarz. FRESHMAN CLASS The enrollment of the freshman class was 49. The class officers were as follows: David Hunter, president; Betty Schwarz, vice-president; Charlotte Eversmeyer, secretary-1reasurer; Carolyn Hi les, student council representative. Joy Crowder from West Pike, Illinois, and Jimmy Branham from Vandal ia, Missouri entered at the beginning of the second semester. The freshmen were well represented in extra-curricular activities. Participating in football were John Skillern, Donald Podany and Douglas Burbndge. Playing basketball were Douglas Burbndge, Robert Phillips, Donald Podany and Charles Anderson. Seven students were members of the Louisiana High School Band. They were: John Skillern, Jonann Pritchett, Robert Phi 11 ips, JamesOgle, Jimmy Turley, Norma Roll iday and Edith l ambert. 26 This page sponsored by Logan's Cafe. Our class won several awards during the year. We had the best-decorated float advertising the Homecoming Football Game. We also won the Red Cross Award for turning in the most money. We sold the highest number of tickets to the Homecoming Football Game and received a ten dollar cash prize. The freshmen that took part in the Girls’ Glee Club were as follows: Donna Carr, Sharon Muff, Roberta White, Roberta Stewart, Betha Peterson, Betty Schwarz, Charlotte Eversmeyer, Barbara Spanos, Bonnie Magee, Suzanne Dungan, and Lois Bland. Taking part in the Boys’ Glee Club were Tom Kooreman, David Hunter, and John Skillern. Roberta White was chosen by popular vote as attendant to the homecoming queen. Her escort was Douglas Burbndge. The attendant to the F. F. A. Barnwarming was Edith Lambert. She was escorted by David Hunter. The reporter for the Louisiana Highlights was Lois Bland, and Edith Lambert was reporter for the Alamo. Our class sponsors were Mr. Robert Davis and Mr. Fred Rynearson. TOP ROW: Left to Right: Virginia McLaughlin, Sharon Muff, James Ogle, Betha Peterson, Robert Phillips, Donald Podany. SECOND ROW: Left to Right: Jor.ann Pritchett, Donald Shipley, Donna Shive, John Skillern, Barbara Spanos, Eleanor Sparks. THIRD ROW: Left to Right: Mable Stevens, Roberta Stewart, Rosie Taylor, Jimmy Turley, Ph;• Turnbaugh, Jackie White. LAST ROW: Left to Ri it: Roberta White, Patsy Wood. This page sponsored by ZumaIt Motor Company. 27 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: STUDENT COUNCIL Joyce May, George Murry, I olaSteers, George Luther, Jimmy Garner, Betty Pitzer, Gene Reid. Carolyn Hiles, Gene Todd, Mr. Galen Lankford, Margaret Chapuis, David Hunter. L . H. S . STUDENT COUNCI L the the the 30 This year marked the fourth anniversary of the organization of student council in the Louisiana High School. This year, as in past, this governing group dealt with the many problems with which students and faculty are confronted. Such problems as the raising of money for school purposes, improving the general conditions and appearance of the school, and the maintaining of good pupil morale, citizenship, and school spirit were all dealt with in a democratic and frank manner. 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 in a special election, and the remainder of the group consisted of the four class presidents and a representative from each class. Many of the details of planning the annual basketball tournament were taken care of by the student council. The duties performed included such things as finding housing for out of town players'.making posters and signs, drawing up a set of courtesy rules for students to follow, and the making of the tournament programs. The student council truly helped to make the tournament a very successful one. The student council members for the year were as follows: president, George Luther; vice president, Jimmy Garner; secretarytreas-urer. Iola Steers, senior representatives, George Murry This page sponsored by Tom Boy Stores. and SEATED: Left to Right: Margaret Chapuis, Willene Winner, Mrs. English, Opal Arnbruster, Charles Roan, Darlene Pollard. STANDING: Left to Right: Larry Powell, Helen Halliburton, Lois Bland, Kouwe Hofen, Carole Bland, Joyce May, Nina Strack. L. H. S. HIGHLIGHTS With Opal Armbruster as editor-in-chief of the 1950-1951 official school paper, the L. H. S. HIGHLIGHTS, was again published by the Junior Class with Mrs. Lucy English as sponsor. THE HIGHLIGHTS makes a complete coverage of the school news and activities plus original poetry and feature articles and ispublished every Tuesday in the local town paper, THE LOUISIANA PRESS JOURNAL. THE HIGHLIGHTS has done an excellent job in recording the school events of the past year and consequently the community of Louisiana has maintained an interest in all school affairs. STAFF MEMBERS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF------------........Opal Armbruster ASSISTANT EDITOR..........-........Charles Roan EXCHANGE EDITOR--------------------Jack Sencenbaugh SPORTS-----------------------------Carole Bland, g iris' sports Larry Powell, boys' sports HOME ECONOMICS.....................Helen Halliburton AGRICULTURE........................Kouwe Hofen POETS------------------------------Willene Winner Carolyn Perkins CLASS REPORTERS--------------------Nina Strack. Senior Darlene Pollard, Junior Margaret Chapuis, Sophomore Lois Bland, Freshman SPONSOR----------------------------Mrs. Lucy E. English This page is sponsored by Nickles Pharmacy. 31 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW- FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: Darlene Pol 1ard,sec.-treas.; Dortha Love,vice-pres.; Nina Strack, pres. Lois Bland, Carolyn Hiles, Norma Holliday, Shirley McCarty, Suzanne Dungan, Jane Burnett, Jonann Pritchett, Betha Peterson, Bonnie Magee, Evelyn Brown, Eleanor Sparks, Charlotte Eversmeyer, Roberta White. Mrs. Smallwood, Roberta Roan, Helen Halliburton, Frances Patton, Lois Suddarth, Elsie Sutton, Katherine Morton, Darlene Burbridge, Sue Tucker, Barbara Spencer, Jean Fox, Wanda Lamme, Patsy Ross, Lois Carr, Margaret Weber, Nancy Shive, Melva Walker, Willene Winner, Barbara Windmiller, Faith McKinzie, Dortha Hughart, Oey Pitzer. Opal Armbruster, Lucille Griffith, Norma Ince, Alma Betts, Joan Pitzer, Betty Hudson, Katherine Waddell, Jane Waddell, Martha Sparks, Dorothy Turner, Melba Dewey, Carolyn Perkins,Norma Blackwell, Margaret Chapuis,Florence Briscoe, Freda Love, Kitty Simpson. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Dances, pot-luck suppers, parties, banquets, teas and fashion shows were the outstanding social events of the Louisiana Chapter of F. H. A. for the 1950-51 year. In December, they had a pot-luck supper and Christmas party. A Valentine dance made a big hit in February. Billy Ray Bass was our king. Representatives from each class were: Bobby Gast, senior; Dale McMahill, junior; Eddie Steers, sophomore; and David Hunter, freshman. A Mother and Daughter Banquet was given on March 1. April blossomed forth with an Eighth grade Tea and the annual Spring Fashion Show. The sub-district meeting was held at Bowling Green this year. The Louisiana chapter was proud to have another girl chosen as an officer. Margaret Chapuis was elected vice-president. A bus-load of girls was taken to Columbia to attend the state meeting in April. A very enjoyable day was spent. The local officers for the 1950-1951 year were: president, Nina Strack; vice-president, Dortha Love;secretary and treasurer, Darlene Pol 1ard;reporter, Helen Halliburton ; hi s tori an, Jonann Pritchett. The club mothers were: Mrs. Clark Hudson, Mrs. Price Hughart, Mrs. Elza Griffith, and Mrs. Elmo Pritchett. It appears as though our year was spent in social activities. Many hours outside the regular school day were spent in preparation for these events and the fifty-six members of Future Homemakers of America received valuable training in leader ship and in being successful hostesses. By running basketball food stands they were able to purchase a new gas stove and sewing machine. The Home Economics classes were as busy as usual, during the 1950-1951 year with their regular school work. This page sponsored by Gregory's. LEFT TO RIGHT: Peggy Harvey, Phyllis Clarke, Kitty Simpson, Mrs. Todd, Betty Pitzer, Opal Armbruster, Joan Pitzer. OFFICE GIRLS Each year at the beginning of the school term a desperate search is made for several girls who can efficiently assist with office work. Really, though, desperate isn't a good word above, as good efficient office girls aren’t difficult to find in L. H. 5. The girls in the picture were the answers to the office chores this past year and consequently they have performed many tasks throughout the year such as answering the phone, taking dictation, typing letters, running errands, checking attendance, working on office records and scores of other things. Pictured above with the office girls is Mrs. Fern Todd, who has very faithfully and efficiently served as Mr. Lankford’s secretary and Office foreman.” The administration and student body alike have appreciated the cooperation and helpfulness of the office girls and Mrs. Todd during the past years. They truly have rendered a service for which the school is very grateful. This page tspons ored by Green's Book Store. 33 FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Bobby Murry, James Huntley, W, C. Prewitt, Ray Early, David Hunter, Charles Anderson, William Anderson. SECOND ROW: Billy Hughlett, Bobby Zirkle, Charles Rowe, Andrew Ehret, Charles Roan, Gene Reid. THIRD ROW: Jackie Holland, Larry Powell, Francis Craig, George Murry, Gene Todd, Elmer Morton, Eddie Holliday, R. T. White, Ray Travis, Clayton Roan. FOURTH ROW: Edward Kanan, Averon Love, Charles Kilby, Howard Alexander, Kouwe Hofen, Raymond Riley, Lindell Love, Mr. Ellis. F. F. A. Vocational Agriculture is a course designed primarily for farm boys attending high school. The purpose of this course is to improve the student's knowledge and experience in the field of farming. Last year the Vocational Agriculture Department completed a total of 53 productive projects, 108 improvement projects, and 140 supplementary farm practices. The total labor income for the department was $8,4o3.16. Leon Chapuis, who is a candidate for the American Farmer Degree, had the largest labor income with a total of $2,042.22 earned during his senior year in high school. The Futute Farmers of America is an organization composed of all 36 students enrolled in Vocational Agriculture for the purpose of promoting leadership among farm bovs. Officers for this year were George Murry, president; R. T. White, vice-president; Elmer Morton, secretary; Eddie Holliday treasurer; Kouwe Hofen, reporter; Francis Craig, sentine1;Gene Todd, parliamentarian; Wm. H. Ellis, advisor. One of the biggest events that highlighted the F. F. A. activities during the year was the annual Barnwarming square dance, held last October. Miss Dortha Dell Love, a sophmore, was crowned queen by President George Murry. The Spanos Agriculture award for the outstanding F. F. A. student was won by Leon Chapuis. The Louisiana Vocational Agriculture Department enters several judging teams in the district contest at Kirksville each spring. The following results were obtained last year: the dairy team received a one rating with Charles Roan as the recipient of a “one rating when ranked individually. THe livestock team received a “two rating and W. C. Prewitt received an individual rating of “ two also. lhe Louisiana meat judging team received first place at the district contest with individual ratings as follow: George Murry, first place; Bill White, second place; and Elmer Morton, third place. In April, the team went to Columbia to judge in the state contest where the boys met stiff competition from Drumm Institute of Kansas City. Happily the Louisiana boys won by a narrow margin of seven points. Elmer Morton had the honor of placing first in the state, with George Murry a close second. In the fall of 1950 came the big show, the National contest at Kansas City, Missouri. There were twenty-seven state teams entered in the national contest. This time the team received the silver plaque, with Elmer Morton ranking among the top ten contestants in the United States in meat judging. The honor that the meat judging team brought to Louisiana High School is one that will be remembered for a long time. The Vocational Agriculture Department is very appreciative of the splendid help received from Mr. Harry Esterbrook, Armour and Company salesman, who gave much time and effort to the coaching of the meat judging team. Then, too, we are grateful to the following loca 1 markets for their splendid cooperation: M. F. A., Tom Boy, and Krogers. This page sponsored by the Louisiana Pharmacy. L. H. S. MEAT JUDGING TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Ellis, Bill White, George Murry, Elmer Morton, Harry Oscar Easterbrook. FARMER DAVIS JOHN DEERE DAY LEWIS TODD OUR STATE PRESIDENT This page sponsored by Louisiana Furniture Company. PEP SQUAD FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Phyllis Clarke, Lois Bland, Patsy Cadwallader, Dortha Hughart, Sue Tucker, Margaret Ballard, Roberta Stewart, Dortha Love, Barbara Spanos, Kitty Simpson, Donna Carr. Mrs. Robert Hildebrand, Freda Love, Jackie White, Doris Jensen, Dorothy Cable, Melva Walker, Sharon Muff, Shirley Wells, Helen Halliburton, Frances Patton, Patsy Wood, Betty Schwart, Oey Pitzer, Betty Pitzer. Iola Steers, Margaret Chapuis, Bonnie Magee, Lou Ella Blackwell, John Shultz, Norma Blackwell, Carole Bland, Katherine Morton, Mary Burns, Carole Houchins. PEP SQUAD The L . H. S. Pep Squad, composed of thirty five girls in red sweaters and white skirts, was always on hand to cheer the teams of the ole school on to victory. These peppers led by the cheerleaders gave much of their time and support to help enliven and brighten up each sport event of L. H. S. The Pep Squad, besides making a striking appearance in the red and white uniforms, made itself heard far and wide and obviously helped to bring victory tothe many teams that don the red and white . The officers for the year, elected bythe girls were: Iola Steers, president; Phyllis Clarke, vice president; and Melva Walker, secretary-treasurer. One who deserves much credit for this fine organization is its sponsor, Mrs. Robert Hildebrand who devoted much time and effort to the making of a commendable organization of which everyone is proud. Long may the Pep Squad be symbolic of school spirit and Superb sportsmanship . This page sponsored by Spano’s Worthwhile Bakery. ON , OH BULLDOGS On, oh, Bulldogs, on, oh Bulldogs Fight right through that line. Take the ball.from out 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! 37 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: Left to Right: Frances Craig, Skeen, Frankie Left to Right: Garner, Geo r ge Elmer Morton. David Hunter, Bob Murry,George Murry,Averon Love, Edward Kanan, Myron Griffith, Larry Powell, Dick Clarkson. Mr. Davis, Gene Todd, Jack Sencenbaugh, Jimmy Luther, Jimmy Fry, Dale McMahill, Jimmy Stuart, L CLUB The L Club is made up of boys who have lettered in a major sport in high school and have willingly gone through the necessary initiation. These boys have proved that they are worthy L Club members by representing their school with outstanding ability and good sportsmanship. It is every boy's ambition after he starts his high school career to be an L Club member. The l Club began the school year with eight returning members, namely. Gene Campbell, Finis Corum, Elmer Morton, Francis Craig, George Luther, Billy Bass, Averon Love, and Jack Sencenbaugh. Seventeen boys received football letters and twelve of these were invited to become new members. They were: Jimmy Fry, Gene Todd, Frank Clarkson, Larry Powell, Charles Rowe, Bobby Penrod, Charles Callison, George Murry, Bobby Murry, Jimmy Garner, Dale McMahill, and David Hunter. The three basketball lettermen of last year who became L Club members were: Myron Griffith, Edward Kanan, and Dick Skeen. Jimmy Stuart was made an honorary member. The L Club was under the sponsorship of Coach Robert Davis. Officers for the year were: Gene Campbell, president; Averon Love, vice-president; and Bill Bass, secretary-treasurer. 38 This page spon sored by the Tom-Boy Stores. RELAX I TYPE WITH EASE GENTLEMEN: ENCLOSED FIND THIRTEEN EFFICIENT SECRETARIES This page sponsorid by the Mercantile Bank. 39 NOW, JIMMY, PHYSICS IS A STUOY OF THE PHENOMENA OF LIFELESS MATTER GE-O-ME-TRY — AND IF YOU DO YOU WILL HAVE NO TROUBLE This page was sponsored by the Mercantile Bank. SPEECH MAKING IS SO EASY, SAID JOHN “SET THY WORDS IN ORDER BEFORE ME.” JOB 33:5 (ALSO SAYS MRS. HILDEBRAND IN ENGLISH I) GALLIA EST OMNIS DIVISA IN PARTES TRES . . AMERICAN HISTORY — WHERE THE DISCUSSION GOES AROUND AND AROUND This page sponsored by Serando s Chocolate Shop. I i 3 ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES ______ WELL IT'S IMPORTANT ANYWAY FARMERS OF TOMORROW IN THE CLASSROOM OF TODAY. This page sponsored by Temple Stevens. RAIN OR SHINE, SNOW OR SLEET, MR. PERCY CAN'T BE BEAT Y6 This page sponsored by the Bank of Louisiana. USIC an d ramatics 47 00 : • tj o OZ (% tJ O 9 0 1 a o- 3- % t- o c o 3 a 3 0u O o ■ •O o 3 V {Band CCctivities i, • • • • ; : :. -• ’ ' V v; V � . . . v ' • ,‘v' , . r, , ----- r ' • v. 'Arix' � - .• v-A . „• 4 fi 1 , • g ' 'rjy r rtflfiWlx'i'Viy li..i) '‘ • Hr C S. m tob r. 4T This page sponsored by Q. R. Johnson, jeweler. � TRUMPETS: CLARINETS: LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL BAND Mr. Fred Rynearson, Director David Dove, Nicky Nickles, Jimmy Fry, Robert Bono, Robert Phillips, Alma Betts, Raymond Riley, Billy Barker Jimmy Turley, Betty Mann, Frances Shuford, Edith Lambert, Norma Holliday, Patty Henderson, Mary Ocheltree, Nina Strack, Jo Ann Tipton, Larry Bono, Judy Wood, Donnie Grigsby, Joe Shields. BARITONES: Annette Gabriel, Eric Cunningham. BASS CLARINET:James Jasper. TROMBONES: FLUTES: OBOE: SAXAPHONE: TENOR SAX: FRENCH HORN: BASSES: PERCUSSION: John Lewellen, Jonann Pritchett, John Skillern, Bobby Holman. Joyce May, Gail Gast, Aloma Newmen, Diane Atwell. Joan Shultz. Marilyn Thomas, Sue Miller, Sue Daniels. Patty Campbell, Charles Walters. Willene Winner, Barbara Wjndmiller, Betty Kanan, Jimmy Flaherty. Frank Henderson, James Ogle. Dale McMahill, Joyce Lionberger, Roberta Meyers, Suzanne Dungan, Shirley (.ampbe11, Phyllis Berry, Patsy larrants, Barbara Wright, Phoebe Walker, Ellen Dean. w The story of the activities of L. H. S. would not be complete without mentioning our band. During the past year the band participated in many interesting activities, such as festivals, contests, concerts, and parades. During the first semester, the band performed at all home athletic events, assisted in assembly programs, parades, and presented its annual Christmas Concert. In addition to this, the band attended the Band Day festivities at the University of Missouri. Also during the first semester several new insrtuments were added. The flute section increased from one to four in number and the horn section also increased from one to four. At this time the first double-reed instrument, an oboe, was added to the band. Immediately following the Christmas Concert, new music was placed in the books and everyone was hard at work on solos, small ensembles and full band numbers for contests and the Spring Concert. The latter was held just preceding the two-day tour that was made to various neighboring towns such as Pittsfield, Barry, Eolia, and Pleasant Hill. The band officers elected for the year were: David Dove, president; Dale McMahill, vice-president; Joyce May, secretary; Nina Strack, treasurer; and Alma Betts, librarian. Contests attended by various members of the band were held at Troy, Kirksville, and the Quint City Conference. The entire band entered the district contest at Kirksville for its second year in a row. Last year the band received a one rating at the district and a two rating at the state contest. The soloists which performed this year were David Dove, Nick Nickles, and Jimmy Mac Fry, trumpets; Jimmy Turley, clarinet; James Jasper, bass clarinet; and Larry Bono, alto saxaphone. The small ensembles which performed were trumpet trio, trumpet quartet, and saxaphone trio. New members are coming in all the time but so far the band still feels the loss of last year’s seniors in almost every section. A former member, we are proud to say, was successful in entering the Missouri University Band. This was Bill Guengerich. Bill played first trombone is the University Football Band and second trombone in the University Concert Band. The whole band looks forward to as successful a year in 1952 as it had in 1951. Ah! The band strikes up are pleasant words to the students of L. H. S. and band lovers of this community. This page sponsored by the P. N. Hirsch and Company. 51 LEFT TO RIGHT: NANCY SHIVE. FLORENCE BRISCOE, DARLENE POLLARD, EVA MARKOVITS LUCILLE GRIFFITH, MARGARET CHAPUIS, PEGGY HARVEY LEFT TO RIGHT: NANCY SHIVE, CAROL ALLENSWORTH, NANCY TURNBULL, SUSAN BATCHELDER. MYRA ROTTMAN, PHYLLIS VERDIER This page sponsored by Pollard's Cafe. 52 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Charlotte Ever smeyer, 'Sharon Muff, Sue Tucker, Lou Ella Blackwell, Norma Blackwell, Florence Briscoe, Dortha liughar t, Roberta Stewart. Carole Houchins, Bonnie Magee, Jeanne Rector, Barbara Spencer, Roberta White, Betty Schwarz, Lois Bland, Melba Dewey, Suzanne Dungan, Jonann Pritchett, Norma Ho11iday,Dar1ene Pollard, Katherine Morton, Joyce May, Wanda Lamme, Donna Carr, Kitty Simpson, Carolyn Creamer. Maggie Corum, Dorothy Turner, Eva Markovits, Carole Bland, Shirley Campbell, Annette Gabriel, Lois Suddarth, Patsy Cadwallader, Nina Strack, Nancy Shive, Phyllis Clarke, Iola Steers, Carolyn Perkins, Barbara Spanos, Mr. Rynearson. FIRST ROW: Nicky Quattrocchi, Gene Reid, Raymond Riley, Arlen Gibson, Frank Henderson, Jack Williams, Tom Kooreman.. .SECOND ROW: Mr. Fred Rynearson, Robert Bono, John Lewellen, Edgar Steers, John Skillern, Jinny Fry, Billy Pratt, Nicky Nickles, Carolyn Creamer, Accompanist. This page sponsored by talker's 5 and $1.00 Store. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: MIXED CHORUS Lois Bland, Roberta White, Betty Schwarz, Barbara Spencer, Darlene Pollard, Norma Holliday, Jonann Pritchett, Carolyn Creamer, Suzanne Dungan, Melba Dewey, Wanda Lamme, Kitty Simpson. Carole Houchins, Jeanne Rector, Charlotte Eversmeyer, Sharon Muff, SueTucker, Lou Ella Blackwell, Norma Blackwell, Florence Briscoe, Dortha Hugh a r t, Roberta Stewart, DonnaCarr, Katherine Morton. Tom Kooreman, Robert Bono, Nicky Quattrocchi, Nicky Nickles, Billy Pratt, Edgar Steers, Arlen Gibson, John Ski11ern.Jack Williams, Raymond Riley, Gene Reid,Frank Henderson, Jimmy Fry, John Lewellen,' Elmer Morton, David Hunter, Mr. Fred Rynearson. Maggie Corum, Bonnie Magee, Dorothy Turner, Eva Markovits Carol Bland, Shirley Campbell, Annette Gabriel, Lois Suddarth, Iola Steers, Carolyn Perkins, Barbara Spanos, Joyce May. -THE CLARINETS - SEATED: Left to Right: Edith l-ambert, Larry Bono, Judy Wood, Don Grigsby, Patty Henderson, Karen Smith, Joe Shields...STANDING: Jimmy Turley, Betty Mann, Jo Ann Tipton, Nina Strack, Frances Shuford, Norma Holliday, Mary Ocheltree. This page sponsored by the bah of Louisiana. ft FRONT ROW: BACK ROW: Left to Right: Director Sue Zook, Nina Sue Strack, Lou Ella Blackwell, Betty Hudson, Nancy Shive, and Joan Pitzer. Left to Right: Bob Gast, Jimmy Garner, George Luther, Frank Henderson, David Dove, and Malvern Bankhead. (Senior fPlay ADVENTURE BOUND CAST Arthur Sewall--young married man Lena--the maid Grace--Arthur’s wife Ira Wilton--Arthur’s father-in-law Conrad Melzer--the plumber Harry Brentwood--a friend of Arthur’s Beth Kirk--a friend of Laura’s Laura Wi1ton--Arthur’s sister-in-law Eliza WiIton--Arthur’s mother-in-law Lord Dudley--a visitor from England Jim Buckner--Eliza’s brother from Texas Bob Gast Joan Pitzer Lou Ella Blackwell George Luther Frank Henderson Malvern Bankhead Nancy Shive Betty Hudson Nina Sue Strack David Dove Jimmy Garner Mrs. Sue Zook--Director This page sponsored by Wes Olson Pontiac. 55 SEATED: Doris Trower, Patsy Ross, Margaret Hirst, Melba Ann Dewey, Willene Winner, Lois Jean Suddarth. STANDING: Charles Roan, Gene Reid, Lewis Meloan, Miss Hofrieter, EddieHo 1 1iday, Charles Callison, Ca a well Prewitt. (Junior fPlay PRESENTED ON DECEMBER 4, 1950 JUST DUCKY CAST Mr. Maxwell, father . . • . Mrs. Maxwell, mother. . . . Betty Lou. daughter . . . . Bernadine, her friend . . . Wilbur, the son ............. Hercules, his pal ........... Connie, daughter............. Craig Moore, her friend . . Aunt Mary, the aunt . . . . Miss Blayne, from the paper Mr. Moore, Craig s father . Del Marshall, reporter. . . .Charles Callison . . .Doris Trower . .Willene Winner Lois Jean Suddarth . .Eddie Holliday . Caswell Prewitt • Melba Ann Dewey . • .Lewis Meloan . .Margaret Hirst . . . .Patsy Ross • . . Eugene Reid • • .Charles Roan 56 Miss Mae hofrieter, Director Th it page sponsored by Sizemore's Ready-to- ear. M O Dick Skeen KING 58 This page sponsored by Slater Studio. L . H . S HOMECOMING 1950 Flower girls: Jan Thomas, Cynthia Sizemore. Crown bearer: Billy Sheppard, Jr Roberta White, freshman attendant; Mary Burns, junior attendant; Nina Strack, queen; Nancy Shive, senior attendant; Norma Ince, sophomore attendant. 1 9 5 0 homecoming The 1950 Homecoming, the main event of the football season, arrived this year on Friday 13, an ideal balmy October evening. (Ideal, that is, except for the final score when Palmyra scored in the last quarter making the hard fought battle 6-0 in their favor.) Many of the L. H. S. alumni found their way back to their old Alma Mater to renew old memories of homecoming games and beautiful coronations of years gone by, and above all to give their full support to the lads and lasses carrying on in their places at good old L. H. S. There was a pre-game marching exhibition by both the Louisiana and Palmyra bands, who, just before the starting of the game, joined together in mass formation to play our national anthem. At the half, the band and pep squad marched, the latter forming a V for victory along which the football boys lined up, headed by their 1950 football captain, George Luther, who had the honor of crowning the L. H. S. Homecoming Queen. Miss Nina Sue Strack. While the band played, Let Me Call You Sweetheart , Nancy Shive, senior attendant to the queen, escorted by Billy Ray Bass, led the royal procession on to the field and into the center of the V . Next came Mary Burns, junior attendant, escorted by Jack Sencenbaugh; Norma Jean Ince, sophomore attendant, escorted by Eddie Steers; Roberta White, freshman attendant, escorted by Douglas Burbridge. The little flower girls were Cynthia Sizemore and Jan Thomas followed by little Billy Sheppard, Jr., crown bearer. Last, but certainly not least important, came our queen. Miss Nina Sue Strack, who made a very fovely picture in her royal red robe and white formal. Upon reaching her throne, she knelt and received the crown making her the official 1950 Homecoming Queen. To finish a wonderful evening, a dance was held in the gymnasium for the alumni and students. Johnny Tolson and his band did the musical honors. The 1950 Homecoming was truly a colorful and happy occasion for all those endeared to L. H. S., both past and present. This page sponsored by Wahl Hotel and Cafe 60 F. F. A. BARNWARMING Howard Alexander, Lucille Griffith, Averon Love , Margaret Ballard, George Murry, Dortha Dell Love, Gene Todd, Joyce May, Gene Campbell, Edith Lambert, David Hunter. F. F. A. BAflNW ARMING On October 24, amid autumn leaves, bales of hay, and rustic fences were to be seen girls in gingham and boys in loud colored shirts, dancing gayly to the music of Andy Cordes and his Band, and to a caller shouting such things as promenade , and ladies to the front. The L. H. S. gymnasium was transformed beyond recognition into this gay scene for the Seventh Annual F. F. A. Barnwarming, sponsored by Mr. Ellis and his agriculture classes. The queen for the occasion was Miss Dortha Dell Love, attended by a girl member of each class and her escort. Those in the royal party were: Seniors, Margaret Ballard and Averon Love; Juniors, Joyce May and Gene Campbell; Sophomores, Lucille Griffith and Howard Alexander; Freshmen, Edith Lambert and David Hunter. The colorful atmosphere and the prevailing spirit of gaiety made this barnwarming a well remembered occasion for all. This page spon sored by the Missouri Farmers’ Association. 61 George Luther President, Student Body Elmer Morton Winner American Legion Oratorical Contest Phyllis Clarke Alamo Editor Gene Campbell Our star fullback Gene Todd Outstanding Sophomore James Jasper Winner Bausch-Lomb Science Award Opal Armbruster Highlights Editor 62 This page sponsored by Kritz Music Store. 1950 FOOTBALL SQUAD FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Averon Love, Jack Sencenbaugh, George Murry, Bill Bass, Bobby Murry, George Luther, Jimmy Garner. SECOND ROW: Coach Bob Davis, Donald Podany, Dale McMahill, Frank Clarkson, Jimmy Fry. Gene Todd, Francis Craig, Larry Powell, Elmer Morton, Mgr. David Hunter, Nicky Quattrocchi, Mgr. Orin Love. THIRD ROW: R.T. White, John Lewellen, LindellLove, Charles Rowe, Howard Alexander, Douglas Burbridge, John Skillern, Raymond Riley, Edgar Steers, Arlen Gibson, Billy Hughl e 11. FOOTBALL The 1950 football season got under wav on August 15th when forty-two reported for practice. Under the direction of Coach Davis, who assumed this duty after the induction of Cornelius Anderson into the army, the Bulldogs started off by downing Pleasant Hill in the season's opener 12-0. They then traveled to Pittsfield where they were defeated in a close game 13-0. The Bulldogs then journeyed to Mexico, Mo. where they met a very powerful Missouri Military Academy eleven and fell by a score of 19-7. Next followed a series of defeats to St. Peters 19-6, the Homecoming to Palmyra by a narrow margin 0-0. then lost to Shelbina 7-0, Mexico 25-0, and a win went to Centralia by a close score of 18-14. The last game of the season was played on a very cold night, but proved to be a very hot night for the Bulldogs as they romped McCooey 39-6. Although the Bulldogs record was only two wins coupled with seven losses, they played hard and thrilling football all year and no one denied the fact that they were a hustling eleven. Using the powerful split T formation, Coach Davis’s boys had great offensive power but could not stop the driving power of the teams they p1ayed. The back fi eld was sparked by the driving of fullback Gene Campbell who was the key man in ground gaining and an outstanding defensive man. The Louisiana offense was engineered by two sophomore quarterbacks, Jimmy Fry and Gene Todd. These two boys should be great prospects for next year’s team. Also a credit to the team was the fine pass receiving of ends, Jimmy Garner and Averon Love. The Bulldogs played the season with eight returning lettermen from last year’s Quint City Conference Champions, namely, Frances Craig, Jack Sencenbaugh. Elmer Morton, Finis Corum. George Luther, Averon Love, Gene Campbell, and Bill Bass. 64 This page sponsored by Q. R . Johnson, jeweler. Bass - center Love - end Murry - tackle Clarkson - safety FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Louisiana 12 Pleasant Hill G Louisiana G Pittsfield 13 Louisiana 7 M. M. A. 19 Louisiana G St. Peters 19 Louisiana 0 Palmyra G Louisiana 0 Shelbina 7 Louisiana 0 Mexico 25 Louisiana 14 Centralia 18 Louisiana 39 Mcooey 6 Garner - end Morton - tackle Lutner - tack le A FORMIDABLE ELEVEN FIRST ROW: Left to Bight: Averon Love, Jack Sencenbaugh. George Murry, Bill Bass, Bob Murry, George Luther, Jimmy Garner. SECOND ROW: Larry Powell, Gene Todd, Francis Craig, Jimmy Fry. This page sponsored by La Crosse Lumber Company. 17 ■3t v i rTij) ► V p . W9 33 FOOTBALL t A - V -yj ' x ’ -4 V - - V .Si GUESS WHO? This page sponsored by the Louisiana Hilling Company LOUISIANA A BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Edward Kanan, Rule Campbell, Dick Skeen, Gene Todd, John Podany. SECOND ROW: Coach Davis, Averon Love, Jack Sencenbaugh, George Luther, Jimmy.Garner, Jimmy Fry. L 0 UI SI ANA A basketball team S C OR Louisiana 29 Bellflower 25 Louisiana 33 5roy 27 Louisiana 22 Elsberry 47 Louisiana 42 Pleasant Hill 61 Louisiana 23 Warrenton 45 Louisiana 29 Bellflower 27 Louisiana 46 Auxvasse 34 Louisiana 33 Jenn mgs 48 Louisiana 55 Mehlvi1le 50 Louisiana 33 Affton 34 Louisiana 46 Warrenton 56 Louisiana 31 Montgomery City 51 Louisiana 35 LaPlata 31 Louisiana 46 McCooey 41 Louisiana 33 Edina 39 Louisiana 35 La Grange 49 Louisiana 40 Troy 57 Louisiana 33 Vanda 11 a 55 Louisiana 53 Pleasant Hill 55 Louisiana 40 Troy 49 68 This page sponsored by Missouri Edison Company. THE BULLDOGS and BASKETBALL The Louisiana High School Bulldogs began the 1950-1951 season with seven returning lettermen namely, Averon Love, Jimmy Garner, George Luther, Dick Skeen, Gene Todd, Jimmy Fry, and Edward Kanan. The Bulldogs got off to a good start by winning their first two games over two very powerful teams, Troy and Bellflower, and it looked as if they would have a very good season. Under the coaching and direction of our new coach, Robert Davis, the Bulldogs looked as fine as any team L. H. S. has had for many years. The Bulldogs ran into some very tough teams however, in Elsberry and Warrenton and were forced to yield two victories which evened up their season record. The Bulldogs next defeated Bellflower just before entering the L.H.S. Tournament in January. In their own tournament the Bulldogs won their opener over Auxvasse and dropped the next game to a powerful Jennings teamwhich went on to win the tourney. Coach Davis' quintet downed Mehlville in the first game in the consolation bracket and played Affton in the consolation semifinals. Affton nosed out the Bulldogs by one point. After the tournament the Bulldogs continued a losing streak as they dropped games to Warrenton, Elsberry, and Montgomery City. They next entered the Palmyra tourney where they downed La Plata and McCooey in their first two games and then lost to Edina. In the finals the Bulldogs lost to La Grange and with the defeat went the third place trophy. In some more scheduled games the Bulldogs lost to Troy, Vandalia, and then the final game to Pleasant Hill. Next came the subregional tourney where they were downed in the first game by a mighty Troy team. Although the Bulldogs did not have too good a record as far as wins are concerned they were credited with playing good basketbal1 the entire season. At times it seemed as though they were unbeatable because of their hustle and smooth play. Many of their games were lost by one or two points. This page sponsored by P. Haley. 69 Bulldogs Play In Palmyra Tournament The Louisiana High School Bulldogs fact a full week of action with a regular scheduled game at Montgomer night and action in Tournament beginn tomorrow night wl LaPlata at 7:10. The Palmyra ivs and iBasketball (Snapshots Reserves Win Consolation In R-3 Tourney The Louisiana High School re jerves. sparked by freshma-Doug Burbridge and Juniors P lany and Sencenbaugh, rou 38-35 win over the een reserves on F 'oon take t LHS Tourney Opens Tonight The Eleventh Annual Louisiana High School Basketball lourney which is scheduled to be as successful as those held in the past will open this evening. Ten good teams from this ax scheduled to play for eted trophies. Five winners are retain the am br 70 w‘r This page sponsored by the Health-Way Dairy. Bulldogs Down Bellflower Twice The L. H. S. Bulldogs played their sixth game of the season Fiiday night and defeated Bellflower for the second tunc, 29-27. The standing of the Bulldog is now three wen and three lo.« ' hich is not bad considering • 'ough competition they All six gums have the Bull n or los� the VI visit Wt sympa There say 3 but w pathy We “suge B L SEATED: Left to Bight: James Ogle, Donald Podany, Jimmy Fry, Gene Todd, Nicky Quattrocchi, Charles Anderson. STANDING . David Hunter, Fred Clarke, Robert Phillips, Douglas Burbridge, Raymond Riley, Edgar Steers, Mr. Davis. LOUISIANA B BASKETBALL TEAM SCORES Louisiana 50 Louisiana 40 Louisiana 57 Louisiana 28 Louisiana 37 Louisiana 30 Louisiana 60 Louisiana 67 Louisiana 42 Louisiana 43 Louisiana 38 Louisiana 38 Louisiana 39 Louisiana 44 Louisiana 34 Bell flower 18 Troy 33 Elsberry 39 Pleasant Hill 42 Bell flower 12 Hannibal 31 R III 36 Elsberry 45 Farber 63 Laddonia 37 Bowling Green 35 Montgomery City 37 Troy 56 Vandalia 35 Pleasant Hill 43 This pa ge spor+fored by Nunn's Plumbing. 71 A TEAM FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Kitty Simpson, Joyce May, Mary Burns...SECOND ROW: Nancy Shive, Darlene Pollard, Patsy Cadwallader, Donna Shive... THIRD ROW: Mrs. Hildebrand, Lois Suddarth, Carole Bland, Eva Markovits, Nina Strack, Margaret Ballard, Roberta White, Melva Walker. 3 TEAM FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Patsy Cadwallader, Lois Bland, Kitty Simpson... SECOND ROW: Betty Mann, Lois Suddarth, Jo Ann Tipton, Donna Shive...THIRD ROW: Mrs. Hildebrand, Roberta White, Sue Tucker, Joyce Lionberger, Melva Walker, Dorothy Turner, Joyce May, Nina Strack. This page sponsored by the General Gas and Electric Co. 72 girls' basketball The Louisiana High School Girls’ Basketball team, commonly known as the Bui lettes,” had its most successful year during the 1950- 1951 season. This year for the first time the girls chalked op four victories two by the A team and two by the B team. Mrs. Robert Hildebrand was the girls’ coach, this being her second year in that capacity. Doris Trower was the manager until after Christmas, at which time Nina Strack took over the managerial duties. Members of the MAM team Donna Shive, Margaret Bal-Suddarth, and Sandra Skeen Carole Bland, Darlene Cadwallader, Joyce May, were the guards. Mary with Carole Bland as co- The “B” squad included Sandra Skeen, Lois Jean Cadwallader, Joyce May, Jsf Betty Mann, Jo Ann Lois Bland, and Dorothy f and Sandra Skeen was The ‘’A’’ team scored! 115 The Scoring was as fol- , lows: Ballard, 32; Donna Shive, Jean Suddarth, 2. included Nancy Shive, Mary Burns, lard, Roberta White, Lois Jean as forwards. Eva Markovits, Pollard, Melva Walker, Patsy Peggy Harvey, and Kitty Simpson Burns was captain of the team captain. Donna Shive, Roberta White, Suddarth, Melva Walker, Patsy Kitty Simpson, Joyce Loinberger, Tipton, Sue Tucker, Peggy Harvey, Turner. Donna Shive was captain c o-c apt a i n. points against its opponents. Mary Burns, 37; Margaret 27; Nancy Shive 17; and Lois The B” team ponents as follows: Lois Jean Suddarth, scored 62 points against its op- Donna Shive, 25; Sandra Skeen, 21; 9; and Roberta White, 7. The girls who lettered this year were: Third year letters; Nancy Sue Shive and Margaret Ballard; second year letters; Kitty Simpson, Eva Markovits, Darlene Pollard, Carole Bland and Mary Burns. First year letters went to Donna Shive and Joyce May. Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisi ana LET THE RECORD SPEAK! A TEAM 27 Silex 10 Bellflower 17 Warrenton 23 Bellflower 15 Silex -23 Warrenton B TEAM 26 Silex ---- 36 Silex ----- 26 33 16 24 22 46 15 29 This page sponsored by the Lorna Day Shop. CHEERLEADERS Left to Hight: Sandra Skeen, Freda Love, John Shultz, Betty Pitzer, Oey Pitzer. CHEERLEADERS L. H. S. is proud of its five rays of energy and enthusiasm, the cheerleaders. These peppy five were forever faithful, and were always in there giving their all to help boost the Bulldogs, the Bullpups, the Bullettes, or what have you. The student body elected three new cheerleaders this year, namely, Sandra Skeen, Freda Love, and John Shultz. Betty Jane Pitzer was re-elected for her third year, and Oey Pitzer was selected to serve her second year as cheerleader. These first five also were the backbone of our L. H. S. Pep Squad. They worked hard and deserve to be highly praised. Nice job--well done kids! --and if S-U-C-C-E-S-S or L-O-U-I-S-I-A-N-A doesn't ring in our ears always it won't be your fault. 7H This page sponsored by the Louisiana Press Journal. SPORTS (RATHER MUDDLED UP) It is the last quarter and the score is tied. Love is at bat. “1 11 make that three ball in the side pocket or die in the attempt”, says Todd as he adjusts his helmet. “Serve” says Squires, and the grandstand roars as Skeen dribbles to the very shadows of the goal post, but horrors, someone fumbles and the opposing halfback recovers it, but the attack is repulsed by Craig swinging a hefty left to the jaw, sending the opponent through the ropes. Look! It is Fry and Garner on the homestretch, look at those Marathons! Alas! It goes over. That makes us ten points, counting the free throw. “Listen at the rebuttal, would you?” Comes from the bleachers “Congratulations debaters. We have the unanimous decision. Hooray for all of you and for ole L.H.S. in the day time, in the night time, in the mean time and all the time.” 75 The track team this year was made up of twenty-six boys. They were: half mile and mile--Elmer Morton, John Ski 1 lern, George Murry, Bi 1 ly A1 len, Tom Kooreman, Robert Gast, David Hunter, Joe Johnson, Joe Henderson, and Dale McMahill. The 100, 220, and 440 runners were Rule Campbell, Howard Alexander, Jimmy Fry, Averon Love, Larry Nickles, Don Shipley, John Podany, Gene Reid, Joe Henderson, and Dale McMahill. Broad jump--Rule Campbell, Howard Alexander, Douglas Burbridge. High jump--Jack Sencenbaugh, Rule Campbell, Douglas Burbridge. Pole vault--Myron Griffith. Shot and discus--George Luther, Frank Henderson, Jack Sencenbaugh. High and low hurdles----Robert Cadwallader, John Podany, and Edgar Steers. Following is the track schedule for Spring of 1951: March 22, 1951-----------------------------Qualifying meet at Louisiana March 30, 1951-----------------------------Missouri State Indoor meet at Columbia April 5, 1951 - --------------------------Troy and Vandal i a at Louisiana April 13, 1951------------------------------Kirksville meet at kirksville April 19, 1951------------------------------Conference meet at Centralia April 25, 1951---------------------- -----East Vissoun Conference meet at Louisiana May 4 5, 1951-----------------------------State Outdoor meet at Columbia May 16, 1951-------------------------------Hannibal relays 76 This page sponsored by Campbell's Cleaners. TOURNAMENT This page sponsored oy the La Crosse Lumber Company. CAPPY AND SOL When we write about our school We can not fail to mention, Two quite essential persons We call to your attention. They're the ones behind the scenes, On whom we all depend. To alwavs be right on the job With a helping hand to lend. To keep the furnace going, To clean our littered floors, To fix a light that's on the blink And countless other chores. For all they've done to help our school So much we can't recall. We all extend a hearty “thanks” To our custodians, Cappy and Sol. This page sponsored by Clark Theater. 79 SCHOOL DAZE Sept. 5 Registration••(Really a short summer wasn't it!) Sept. 6 Parents Day--fifty not Parents Day everyday!) Sept. 13 Assembly--Albert Wilcox--fQuite charming--quite charming!) Sept. 15 Footba11--Pleasnat Hi 11--Here-•(What a wonderful beginning!) Sept. 22 Football--Pittsfield--There--fOh, what a beautiful catch, Averon!) Sept. 29 Football--M. M. A.--There--fle had them scared didn't we!) Sept. 30 Band to Columbia--fPlease don't mention the football game!) Oct. 6 Football--St. Peters--There--(A fine team we say!) Oct. 13 Footba11--Palmyra--Here--fAnd to think we invited them here!) Oct. 18 Assembly--Charies Ramsden--(The fiddling czar with the novatar!) Oct. 20 Footba11--Shelbina--Here--fBet Palmyre told them some thing!) Oct. 24 F. F. A. Barnwarning--fJoin your partner and circle left!) Oct. 27 Footba11--Mexico--There--(Campbell might have made the difference! Nor. 3 Footba 1 l--Centralia--There--f7ftey tricked us in the last quar ter !) Not. 4 F. H. A. Meeting at Bowling Green--(Probably cooked up some thing!) Not. 9 Central P. T. A. Turkey Supper--fA bountiful affair!) Not. 10 Footba 1 l--McCooey--Here--fi,e ll, we gave McCooey a cold reception d Not. 15 As s emb1y--L Club--(One never knows does one1) Not. 16-17 State Teachers Meeting--(Teachers should have more of them!) Not. 20 Municipal Concert-- fine evening of enter ta inment !) Not. 21 Basketba11--Si lex--GirIs--Here--(A wonderful beginning!) Not. 22 Assemb1y--Band--(Our band is grand!) Not. 30 Assembly--Chime Ringers--(Very fine-those chimes!) Dec. 1 Basketbal1--Be 1 If lower--There--(Hurrah-Ouch-Hurrah!) Dec. 4 Junior Play--fJust Ducky--Just Ducky!) Dec. 5 Basketba 1 l--Troy--Here--(They weren't so tough!) Dec. 8 Senior Pie Supper--f20 pies-7 People!) Dec. 12 Basketbal 1--Elsberry--Here--f7fte guys wore stilts!) Dec. 15 Basketball--Pleasant Hill--There--(A fatal second half!) Dec. 19 Basketba11--Warrenton--Here--(GirIs won--boys lost!) Dec. 20 Christmas concert--(A fine program!) Jan. 5 Basketball--BeIlflower--Here--fBoys won--girls lost!) Jan. 10-11-12-13 Basketball Tourney--fA gala Event!) Jan. 15 Assembly--Movie Dog--(That dog was smart!) Jan. 16 Basketbal 1--Silex--There--(’Ouch they got even!) Jan. 19 Basketbal1--Warrenton--There--(They did if again ) Jan. 23 Basketball--Elsberry--There--fAn eventful evening!) Jan. 30 Basketbal1--Montgomery City--There-•(Just one of those times!) Feb. 1-2-3 Palmyra Tourney--(Won two--lost two!) Feb. 6 Basketba11--Troy--There--(We didn't do it this time!) Feb. 7 Reading Clinic--(Jusf for the grade school!) Feb. 8 Senior Bingo Party--(No one came--what a shame!) Feb. 9 Basketbal1--Vandalia--There--(The B'team did if anyway!) Feb. 12 F. H. A.--Dance--(Bi lly Bass was the king of hearts!) Feb. 13 Basketball--Pleasant Hi 11--Here--(We almost got revenge!) Feb. 20-21 Sub.Regional Tourney--(Never prolong the agony!) Feb. 23 Assembly--Rev.Shulti and Band--fFme talk, enjoyable mus ic !) Feb. 26 Municipal Concert--fA pretty blonde sang!) March 1 F. H. A. Banquet--fSorry, for Mothers only!) March 2 Senior Amateur Show--(Never before, talent so galore!) March 3 Grade Tourney--fA big affair for the young and fair!) March 5 Assemb1y--John Cress--fA tumbling tumble weed!) March 5 High School Seniors vs. Alumni--'The alumni took it seriously!) March 8 Kirksville Band--Assembly--(Too many wiggles and giggles!) March 9 Senior Square Dance--(We're dancing our way to New Orleans!) March 12 Senior Stage Show--(Elmer made his production debut!) March 16 Field School Operetta--(A Iso the Juniors had a dance, remember!) March 21 Senior Picture S h ow - - f A Gas t ly production!) March 23 Good Fndmy--(Bea I ly was don't you think!) March 25 Easter Sunday--(Sunrise Service --whew--what hats!) March 27 Municipal Concert--(Another talented artist!) March 30 Freshman Party--(Everybody dances and they did!) April 3 Missouri U. Concert Band--f4nd the neighboring bands came!) April 7 Kirksville Contest--Band--fBest in the West!) April 13 Track Meet at Kirksvi11e--(Three cheers for Hadacol!) April 13 Junior Dsnce--(FormaI wasn't it!) April 19 Conference Track Meet at Cen tra 1 i a - - (A competitive affair!) May 4 Senior Play--fA creditable performance indeed!) May 6-12 Senior Trip--fNew Orleans and all points south!) May 13 Bacca laureate-- t Last! At Last1) May 14 Junior-Senior Banquet--(Thanks Juniors for a swell evening!) May 17 Commencement--(Just the beginning!!) May 18 School Out--(Everybody happy but Seniors) 80 This page sponsored by John U. Word. idn ' t we ! ) UD r5oX % WWW !i