Louisiana High School - Alamo Yearbook (Louisiana, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1968 volume:

IN MEMORIAM DOROTHY M. SMITH 1944 - 1967 Editor Jerry R. Kritz Copy Editor Stephen P. Ambra Secretary Martha A. Denney Advisor Lewis J. Taylor TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Faculty 11 Graduates 21 Undergraduates 29 Organizations 41 Music 61 Athletics 69 Social Activities 84 Recognition and Awards 109 Advertisements 115 “Time, time, time, see what’s become of me”. 4 5 6 V 8 Winter, summer... the tide often swells and dips, but yet the flow is constant... from a small stream, clean and clear the droplets gather force and rush down the lonely hill surrounded only by nature, untouched by man ... the stream disappears into a broadening riverlette, eternally enlarging itself, it develops its own throbbing yet somber character, it can now be called a river ... on it flows, winding through an unseen valley, a doe drinks from its waters and is refreshed ... obstructions, natural or not the river is now caught, it can not return to its source, but must follow the course laid by unseen hands . . . the river meets the sea and for an instant retains its identity, but is lost in the vastness ... yet the droplets are there, always there ... winter, summer... the tide often swells and dips, but yet the flow is constant... 9 10 FACULTY FACULTY The days are unusually long, the halls are warm and clammy, the rooms empty, but the faces alive with smiles and greetings. It is the beginning of a new school year. For some the introduction to the teachers is a new experience. They see new faculty members; some dreaded due to long and oft times exaggerated stories. For others old faculty members are seen again, and the new faces are studied for signs of character. The school year is indeed beginning... A school day finds the air clear, crisp, with a dew on the tendrils of the grass and the sun languidly bending through the panes of glass. The Science Department catches those first rays of the sun that seemingly stimulate the students under the guidance of instructors Coxsey, Moravec, and Hunter into activity for the awakening day. The smell of a newly baked apple strudel envelopes the pungent odor of formaldehyde as the Home Economics Department is entered. Mrs. Reynolds also instructs tailoring, interior design, and other economic arts. Where the halls converge so do minds discussing people. The discussion finds the teachers Giltner, Griffith, Henry, Sisson, Dustin, and Haley in the thick of their intellectual joust; shaping, molding the minds of their pupils. The parallel courses of history and literature are quite interesting in that they offer no final or real solution. Facts presented only serve to invite further speculation; the answers are always different and new conclusions reached. The infernal rhythm of the typewriter, the stylus scratching across a pad, and the hum of adding machines announce your arrival in the Business Education area. Taught by Miss Hastings, the department has and will continue to produce the business inclined student who is eager for gain and profit in the ever expanding world. The understanding of a language not only gives insight into the art of communication but also in the ideas and guiding principals of other nations. If the knowledge gained of others could be fully used, the world would be a much better place. Mrs. Fortney and Mrs. Stolte aptly fill this drive for understanding. Math, the absolute, the quest of the unobtainable, occupies the remaining rooms of the academic wing. Many problems have been written and many have been solved, but Mrs. Morrow and Mr. Moravec have offered the challenges to the mind, and strive for completion has indeed been strenuous. A host to many courses, Mr. Hemphill works with creativity through the hands. The trade wing is the branch of the school where students are taught skills that will aid them in finding a vocational place in todays world. Music in man brings out ideas, reflects the soul, and acts as a stimulus to the genius of man himself. Guided by Mr. Christy and Mrs. Brown, the individual is able to commute thoughts to expression. Dirt, sweat and tears produce a controlled body, with determination, spirit and drive. Sports bring out the individual and build character. Coaches Cunningham Sthul-man, and Linn have directed the life flow of many young aspiring people and have channeled them into the proper development of man. ... The character of the faculty reflects human thought; the ideas and drives are as the tide ebbing and gaining. The teacher inspires and provokes a constant learning which flows and will always flow. | ah._______t 12 BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. John Logan, Mr. John Schmitt, Mr. Leonard White, Mr. Richard Deters. Dr. Joe Martin, Mr. J. Henry Bailey, Mr. Robert Brown. J. Henry Bailey, superintendent Mrs. Bea Goodin, secretary 13 ADMINISTRATION Mr. Lewis J. Taylor, Principal Mrs. Ruth Sisson. Office Secretary Mrs. Cleo Ransdell, Secretary Mr. Ed Blais, Guidance Counselor u FACULTY Mrs. Ellen Morrow, Algebra, Geometry Mr. Richard Coxsey, Biology Mr. Ed Moravec, Physics, Algebra 1 Mr. David Hunter, Chemistry, Science Mrs. Jane Henry, English III, Typing Mrs. Fran Dustin, English II, Publications Miss Lois Hastings, Commercial Arts ■■■I Mrs. Priscilla Giltner, English IV. Speech, Dramatics Mrs. Lula Beth Griffith, English I 16 Mrs. Mary Lou Fortney. Spanish Mrs. Jane Stolte, French Mr. William Sisson, American History, Contemporary Issues Mrs. Carolyn Haley, World History I II 17 Mrs. Jeanne Brown, Vocal Music Mr. Charles Linn. Physical Education, Football Mr. Lynn Sthulman, Driver’s Education, Basketball Mr. William Cunningham, Athletic Director, Civics, Track 18 Mrs. Willene Smith, Librarian Mrs. Dixie Reynolds, Home Economics Mr. Aaron Hemphill, Industrial Arts Mr. Lewis Vaughan. Vocational Agriculture 19 COOKS Mrs. Miles. Mrs. Barker Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Smith CUSTODIANS Mr. Shoemaker Mr. Hampton SCHOOL NURSE Mrs. Bridges 20 GRADUATES Steve Ambra Jerry Kritz, President; Toni Backer, Vice-President; Becky Ince, Secretary-Treasurer. GRADUATES The class of ‘68’ is composed of individuals thrown randomly together, from different family origins, from all walks of life; this group of people has produced the character of a class. Individuals will be remembered, but the character of unity will be recalled with persons being but a part for the whole. In the minds of the classmates the experiences, sad or joyful, will be recalled in the context of the past, a past from which much can be learned. It is from this past that the class will seperate into seventy-eight beings, seventy-eight souls, with the potential for greatness capable in all of them. But still they will remember, for the time they have spent together is not easily forgotten. They will remember, and in so remembering grasp the future and conquer it. Judy Asbridge Peggy Ashworth Tom Backer 22 Sharon Bandy Rick Barker Shirley Bates Melva Beer Bill Bland Gene Bliss Paul Booth Rose Ann Branstetter Mike Brazier Butch Bruch Frank Cadigan Coleen Clark 23 Vicki Clem Linda Coleman Linda Crisan Bill Cunningham Jeannie Davis Mary Ann Elder Rosanna Farris Jerri Gower Alice Griego Carroll Ann Griffith Dennis Griffith Eddie Griffith 24 Doug Haddock Linda Hall Joe Harmon Mary Harness Karen Harvey Grant Hemphill Linda Herche David Holman Cynde Hufford Becky Ince Kitty Jeffries Jerry Kritz 25 Jerry Lee Terry Jo Love Carl Maly Terry May Carlos Mazal David Meyers Russell Mitchell Rick Moesch Bob Murr Jim Norvell Bob Norvell Philip Ogle 26 Jan Onik Ruby Patrick Bob Reed Gary Renner Gary Roberts Dick Rule Lovina Rush Ellen Sanft Denise Saylor Deena Serandos Tom Sisson Kathy Sloan 27 Marge Smith Bob Stephens Karen Swenson Bill Tapley Sherrie Tilton Janice Trower Diane Waddell Glenn Walker Becky White Wendy Windmilier Delores Young 28 UNDERGRADUATES They have reached the stage in life when responsibility is expected of them. They are now in position to ease into senior responsibility and leadership, setting forth an example for all underclassmen to emulate. This time in life is perhaps one of the most difficult faced by the individual. A questioning of self, of others, and of accepted standards all fall prey to the eye of the junior. It is a time when many shape their lives, set goals, and reach for the unobtainable mark of human perfection. The junior has now planted his feet in the past and placed his eyes to the future. JUNIOR CLASS Steve Griffith, President: Audrey Cadigan, Vice-President; Nancy Sturm, Secretary; George Woodward, Treasurer. Allan Able Larry Adkison Mike Anderson Richard Asquith Ricky Blackwell Gary Branham Richard Brown Audrey Cadigan Mary Lou Clark Dan Cohea Doris Cohea Helen Cook David Cordes Paul Couch 30 Joe Cover Jewel Davis Marjorie Denney Gregory Dillender Patty Dutton Tim Elder Robert Ellis Katherine Elliott Rebecca Elliott Wanda Jo Elliott Penny Griego Stephen Griffith Janet Herche Bill Hoaglin Richard Holland Leslie Holtsman Ralph House Donald Ince Dale Jones George Keefe Michael King Warren King David Krienke Joyce Lamberson Ronnie Lawrence Richard Lawrence Charles Lesley Janice Love Dick Lucas Danny Meadows Michael Mitchell Gary Morris Pat Naxera Kathy Pederson Ronald Pruitt Homecoming week ... Work! Work! Work! ... But it paid off. 32 Lisa Ray Jerry Reed Linda Reynolds George Rives Charlene Robbins Lonnie Robbins Robert Robbins Sandra Rosenburg Dexter Schraer Hazel Shade Elmo Shaw Linda Shaw Richard Silvey Betty Smith Edward Smith Judith Smith Thelma Spencer Larry Strode Nancy Sturm Ann Thomas Shirley Tucker Gary Wagner Barbara Wahl Don Weaver Robert Windmiller David Woods J. E. Woods George Woodward Janice Young fll 33 Leslie Anderson Harry Anderson Margaret Atteberry Edward Backer Edward Barnum Ann Benning Curtis Bottger Judy Bowers Donna Bradshaw Gary Bradshaw SOPHOMORE CLASS The sophomore has passed through the initial stage of newness. He is now on the threshold of knowledge moving through his remaining years with a more mature approach to problems. From now until graduation, and after, the class is slowly assuming duties that will build the character of the individual. The sophomore is not as wide-eyed as a year ago. but as Garrick stated, “I was innocent myself once, but live and learn.” Eileen Rutledge, President; Judy Bowers, Vice-President; Gay Lynn Griffith. Secretary; Tina Swenson, Treasurer. Diana Brown Vickie Bruch Nina Campbell John Clark Gary Cox Becky Crow Cindy Cunningham Naomi Darnell Addie Davis Martha Denney Thomas Elkin Deborah Elliott Robert Farmer Kathleen Fernald Elaine Ficken 34 Margaret Gierke Fred Gower Gay Griffith Randy Griffith Mark Haddock Norma Hall Gary Holland John Hallows Gary Harrison James Harrison R. C. Harvey Diane Heffner Lester Henderson Danny Holman Elzeana Hutt Rebecca Jamieson Sandra Jeffries Charles Keefe Pauline Kingery Brenda Kleisner Roger Klemme Lois Lamberson Delmer LaPlant Irma Lee Walter Logan Pam McDannold Raymond Madison Mary Meyer Patricia Michael John Minor Lynn Morton Donna Niffen Gina Norvell 35 Barry Oliver Ira Oliver Susan Owens Sandra Pearl Sharon Pearl Chuck Peterson Michael Pratt Roger Preston David Renner Arnold Richardson Vickie Robertson Rick Rollins Ronnie Rue Eileen Rutledge Anne Sanft Dianna Scott Deborah Shipley Janice Shrum Joe Sloan Wanda Smith Pat Smoker Rosalie Sutton Tina Swenson Tom Tapley Raymond Taylor Barry Trost Jim Waddell Etta Walker Denice Ward Sandra White Stan White Michael Williams Rickie Willis Lawrence Wommack Danny Wood 36 FRESHMAN Joyce Thomas, President; Sally Campbell, Vice-President; Deborah Swenson, Secretary; Pamela Parker, Treasurer. CLASS The entrance of high school caught many emotions. For some it was bewilderment and uneasiness, for others it was the opening of a new horizon with welcome chal-langes, but the tone to the freshmen was newness ... to speak of that now draws glances of disgust; but a time will come when the hope of recapturing those days will place the thinker in reality. ii Robert Adams Joyce Akers Betsy Ambra Paulette Asbridge Joe Ray Asquith Sterling Banks Lynn Beadle Charles Blackmore Jeffrey Bolomey 37 Pam Branstetter Gary Brazier Michael Brown Linda Bunch Lloyd Cadigan Sally Campbell Clark Chandler Bonnie Clark Connie Clark Charles Cloninger Martha Couch Larry Cox Jim Crawford Charles Creech Greg Dolbeare Rita Elder Colleen Elliott Connie Elliott James Elliott Grant England Stan Goddard Judy Griego Anna Griffith Terry Griffith Donald Grimes Candy Harrison Richard Harrison James Harvey Craig Hemphill Carol Herche David House Julia Huff David I nee Peggy Jenkins Van Johnson 38 Boyd Jones Roger Keller Jacqueline Kingery Roberta Kleisner Michael Lafferty Samuel Lamberson Kathleen Lesley Michael Love Rebecca Lucas Gary McCormick Wilburn McCormick Darrell McElfresh Jerry Martin Joe Martin Vickie May Joyce Meyer John Middleton John Miller Patricia Miller Richard Miller Bill Minor Rebecca Morton Joni Muncy Martha Nalley Bonnie Niffen George Onik Pam Parker Linda Pruitt Lorraine Raney Pat Reed Karen Reid Barbara Reynolds Jeanna Ringhausen Charlotte Ruffin Gail Rule James Runyan David Schraer Paula Scranton Edward Serandos James Shaw David Sidwell Elaine Sladek Judy Smith Sue Starman Deborah Sutton Deborah Swenson Joyce Thomas Billy Travis Norman Tucker Bill Wahl Raymond Wallace Tom Ward Laura Waugh Mary Wharton Cindy Wickell Kevin Willis Sheila Wommack Kenneth Woods 40 ORGANIZATIONS M. Denney, J. Bowers, J. Kritz, M. Denney, F. Cadigan. P. Naxera, B. Wahl, D. Schraer, T. Swenson, B. Ambra, M. Haddock, C. Cunningham, J. Clark, G. Onik, S. Ambra. R. Taylor, L. Adkinson,G. Rives, M. King. J. Martin, W. King. K. Willis. B. Bruch, G. Bliss, W. Logan, H. Cook, N. Sturm, A. Cadigan, A. Thomas, L. Ray, J. Runyan. J. Crawford. ALAMO STAFF Alamo ’68 is basically different in its approach to presenting the year’s activities as opposed to previous Alamos. We on the staff have endeavored to bring the year to you with the idea of life in the book, not just photographs. We hope that you enjoy the Alamo and find in it the captured essence of high school life. d — 42 43 STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is no less or no more than what the student body as a whole makes it. The responsibility for student government is placed upon a certain few, a few where goals are ultilitarian in a sense with pride and a desire for betterment as motivation. The council then should fall upon a higher plane, above that of the ordinary social club; the council is the extension of the school to other schools, the representative of the ideas of the students in a single voice. The council is indeed above the realm of ordinary organizations. The council, under the firm hand of president Grant Hemphill, has developed a program of school improvement as the goal of the 1967-68 year, with campus beautification, ditty bags, and Clarence Cannon Conference activities holding the bulk of activity. The beautification of the campus began during the 1966-67 school year, and it was continued and developed into a long term plan. The step taken this year was to paint the garbage cans. The ditty bag for Viet Nam is a gesture of appreciation toward the fighting man of America. The bags will be made by the council and filled with articles donated by the student body. The Clarence Cannon Conference president for 1967-68 is Louisiana High School. The conference this year is active in coordinating functions and activities of the member school, a task that requires much diplomacy. 44 Mrs. Morrow, G. Dolbeare, B. Bruch, P. Naxera, H. Cook, G. Hemphill, C. Maly, L. Holtsman, C. Hemphill, C. Cunningham, A. Benning, M. Gierke, A. Thomas, A. Abel, M. Harness, K. Swenson, C. Mazal. B. Travis. 45 DRAMATICS Dramatics could be said to display more than just acting; it presents to the audience a glimpse of what life really is. One finds dramatics concerned not only with theatrical productions, but also with poetry, impromptu acting, duet acting, charades and a sort of dramatical endeavor that comprises the total art of the theater. Housed at the hall convergance is the Special Education room, the home of the Dramatics Department. This room is as unassuming as most of the other rooms, and yet there is a marked difference, for here the characters, thoughts, and emotions of men are brought to life. Here the pain, anguish, and joys of others are recreated and presented through acting. This year the drama company took a road tour, visiting the other end of the school system. A one act play entitled David Swan” by Nathaniel Hawthorne was presented to a capacity crowd of enthusiastic listeners. In their own home theater, a farce with aversions of comedy was given. The play made use of O’Henry’s classic, “The Furnished Room.” As always whenever one of Mrs. Giltner’s expertly directed presentations is given, she can usually be found in the pit taking notes or nodding approvingly at the performance. Mrs. Giltner is the person behind the plays, the speeches, the Senior Play, and a host of other Thespian activities. But most of all she is the person who gives to the audience an insight, a sharing of experience, a sense of being with the characters portrayed. And if a student cannot communicate the idea effectively, Mrs. Giltner develops some means to compensate for this weakness. It may truly be said that Mrs. Giltner’s personality and devotion is an inspiration to all she meets. 46 47 TOM JONES . . . Tom Jones, the foundling, was born-or rather, found —in Somersetshire, one of the green counties of England, in the home of Squire Allworthy. “Yes,” he cried, “but who can see anything beautiful in the presence of your lady but herself?” I love her and would sacrifice everything to the possession of my Sophia.” 48 THE CAST Partridge Bridget Allworthy Squire Allworthy Deborah Jenny Jones Captain Blifil Blifil Tom Jones Twackuni Square Mr. Western Sophia Western Miss Western Honour Justice Dowling Doctor Highwayman Harriet Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Mrs. Whitefield Susan Lady Bellaston Nancy Constable Jerry Kritz Becky Ince Jan Onik Wendy Windmiller Karen Swenson Bill Cunningham Tom Sisson Gene Bliss Bill Bland Phil Ogle Steve Ambra Linda Crisan Cynde Hufford Sharon Bandy Butch Bruch Doug Haddock Dennis Griffith Jerri Gower Russ Mitchell Carroll Griffith Becky White Mary Harness Karen Harvey Eddie Griffith “My dear friends, my physician tells me I am in danger of leaving you shortly.” 49 M. King. B. Ince, S. Rosenburg, H. Cook, D. Schraer, S. Griffith, G. Woodward, M. Harness, G. Hemphill, J. Trower, D. Waddell, A. Thomas, Miss Hastings. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ‘The scholar is the student of the world: and of what worth the world is, and with what emphasis it accosts the soul of man, such is the worth, such the call of the scholar.” The National Honor Society recognizes and honors the individual for scholastic and character achievement. It is an organization for the encouragement of moral responsibility and individual integrity. 50 S. Bandy, L. Hall, B. Ince, N. Hall, L. Crisan, K, Harvey, J. Smith, J. Smith. C. Hufford, D. Serandos, C. Clark, B. White, P. Asbridge, Mrs. Reynolds, M. Beer, J. Davis, L. Coleman, M. Smith, A. Griego, D. Ward, G. Rule. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA To study the improvements, changes, and advancements in the home is the motivating factor guiding the Future Homemakers of America. Theirs is the task to build the homes of tomorrow into an entity conducive to good living, thereby producing the leaders of tomorrow. 51 C. Hufford. M. Himes, K. Swenson. A. Thomas, M. Denney, B. Cunningham. S. Ambra, N. Sturm, P. Dutton. T. Swenson, L. Ray, H. Cook, A. Cadigan, C. Maly, B. Wahl, P. Naxera. B. Smith, M. Denney. Mr. Coxsey. M. Clark, B. Bruch, G. Woodward, B. Ince, C. Cunningham, S. Bandy, J. Gower, D. Serandoes, G. Bliss. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Men learn when they teach.” To further and strengthen relations, ties, and understandings between individuals and societies is an ideal of the Future Teachers. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Richard Coxesy, these interests are exhibited in the varied activities of the organization. The group strives to make teaching and integral part of life. 52 ‘To know another tongue is to understand your own language.” For those taking a language, the Language Club is available for their participation. The Club’s idea parallels that of the language course, to better understand the peoples and customs of those lands under whose tongue they flourish. The knowledge gained here is useful in understanding world problems and accomplishments and will be useful in making the world a better place in which to live. LANGUAGE CLUB Mrs. Fortney, S. Ambra, A. Cadigan. E. Rutledge, M. Harness, B. Ambra, K. Fernald, K. Swenson, H. Cook, D. Swenson, Mrs. Stolte, L. Ray, L. Crisan, R. Branstetter, B. Bruch, S. Bandy, L. Adkison. J. Gower. K. Reid, S. Owens, K. Elliott, J. Bowers, C. Mazal, G. Woodward. P. Reed. G. Bliss, T. Swenson, E. Sladek. N. Hall. D. Ward, D. Bradshaw, B. Travis, K. Willis, P. Parker. P. Branstetter. N. Sturm. A. Thomas. B. Wahl. P. Naxera. N. Campbell, C. Cunningham, J. Middleton, W. King, G. Rives, M. King. A. Abel, B. Cunningham, D. Asquith. 53 A. Griego, D. Serandos, M. Beer, L. Herche, C. Clark, B. White, M. Himes, Mrs. Dustin, P. Booth, J. Onik, G. Hemphill, B. Ince, W. Wendmiller. “Great is Journalism. Is not every able editor a ruler of the world, being a persuader of it?” THE LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS, under the sponsership of Mrs. Frances Dustin, has provided the journalistic reader with thought provoking and timely articles. Under her guidance the talents of many new writers have been tapped and manifested to the reader. THE HIGHLIGHTS is to be commended for its forthright and unbiased presentation of the news. HIGHLIGHTS STAFF 54 G. Morris. B. Robbins. J. Coleman, P. Couch, E. Griffith, R. House. Mr. Vaughn, D. Woods, D. Brown. B. Hoaglin, G. Dillen-der.G. Branham. R. Silvey. D. Holland, J. Norvell, D. Rule. R. Windmiller, D. Cordes. 55 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA WELDING R. Lawrence, E. Shaw, D. Haddock, D. Weaver, D. Griffith, D. Meyers, T. Sisson, E. Griffith, T. Elder, M. Love, S. Shaw, Mr. Vaughn. G. McCormick. D. Woods, G. Morris, L. Anderson, R. Griffith. S. Tucker, B. Wahl, C. Clark, C. Robbins, Mrs. Smith. K. Jefferies, S. Owens, B. Kleisener, R. Elder, L. Adkinson, W. Logan, W. Smith, M. Haddock, J. Kritz, C. Sloan, W. Windmiller, B. Bruch, R. Taylor, J. Waddell, K. Adams, G. England. STUDENT LIBRARIANS “Knowldege of the ages forever preserved within the reach of all.” The Louisiana High School library is what is known as a total library. On the shelves is possibly the finest collection of reference and reading materials assembled in this area of Missouri. The books reflect the views and ideas of many writers, a total view, one that includes aspects of all knowledge. Louisiana is indeed proud. 56 SCIENCE CLUB Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science. ’ The Guest Speakers program has made the Science Club one of the most rewarding activities in the school. The speakers were as varied as the subjects which ranged from conservation to genetics. In keeping with previous years. Steve Ambra and Tom Backer presented a lecture on physics for the student speakers program. Under the guidance of Mr. David Hunter, the Science Club sponsors the Science Fair and educational field trip. This year’s trip found the club visiting Dundee. The club’s goal is to let the individual appreciate science and nature in our present society. Mr. Hunter, R. Lawrence, C. Maly,T. Backer, J. Trower, S. Ambra, B. Kleisner, S. Campbell. K. Reid. J. Bowers, R. Kleis-ner.C. Elliot, M. Williams, M. King. A. Abel, B. Cunningham. R. Blackwell. G. Hemphill, D. Waddell. P. Parker. B. Ambra. C. Cunningham. M. Elder, G. Woodward, S. Griffith. W. King, D. Schraer, K. Willis, L. Strode, G. Bliss, B. Murr. M. Denney, R. Branstcttcr. M. Pratt, J. Clark. D. Griffith, G. Renner, J. Crawford. L. Cadigan, P. Couch. K. Woods. W. Logan, M. Haddock. 57 L” CLUB Coach Stuhlman. L. Holtsman, T. Backer, C. Maly, D. Haddock. B. Cunningham, T. Sisson, Coach Linn, G. Roberts, B. Murr. M. Haddock, J. Harmon, D. Schraer, D. Asquith, T. Elder, R. Barker. J. Lee. P. Ogle, M. Anderson, G. Bliss, D. Griffith, B. Trost, R. Mitchell. L” CLUB INITIATES 58 D. Meadows, W. Logan, J. Clark, G. Holland, J. Wommack, L, Anderson, Coach Linn, M. King, S. Am-bra, J. Runyan. R. Lawrence, A. Richardson, B. Robins, Coach Stuhlman. A. Abel, D. Jones, E. Smith, J. Minor, C. Mazal. K. Swenson, M. Harness, D. Swenson, T. Swenson, N. Sturm, J. Smith. C. Cunningham, H. Cook. CHEERLEADERS 59 J. Smith, D. Swenson. C. Cunningham, T. Swenson, N. Sturm, H. Cook, K. Swenson, M. Harness, K. Fernald, J. Bowers, J. Davis. M. Elder, M. Denney, A. Davis, L. Shaw, S. Pearl, T. Spencer, B. Smith, J. Ringhausen, P. Jenkins. B. Kleisner, R. Elder, P. Naxera, P. Dutton, S. Rosenburg, L. Lantberson, D. Brown, W. Smith, M. Geirke, J. Meyers, B, Morton, S. Bates, R. Farris, 1. Lee, B. Wahl, R. Branstetter, L. Crisan, K. Harvey. 60 MUSIC MUSIC Man exists, but does not live unless music is an integral part of his life. Musical endeavor, in order to succeed at the high school level depends not only on those in the musical field but upon all students, and so it was at Louisiana. Music touched the individual in many forms, for musical expression is different for every person. Louisiana has one of the finest music departments in the history of the department and in the Northeast Region of Missouri. Instrumental music, under the direction of Mr. Dan Christy and vocal music, under the direction of Mrs. Jerry Brown form the nucleus of the music program. The quality of the band can be judged by the music it plays, and the band is a quality group. Notice the Spring Concert; Gigue and Dirge by McBeth, Folk Song Suite by R. Vaughn Williams, Second Suite in F by Gustav Holst and the Kensington Overture by Paul Whear all emphasized the fine instrumentation of the band. At State Contest the band received a I rating, the highest given to a participating group; an excellent rating for only 37 individuals. The small number shows the work that must be done by all those concerned to produce the excellent sound. From the band comes the small ensembles and soloists, those who spend the extra time working to achieve musical perfection. Those who most exemplify the work alone are the soloists, whether in vocal or instrumental, they put hours of practice and work into achieving the desired results. Four soloists went to State Contest, but only two were rewarded with a I rating for their endeavor. Vocal music achieves the same perfection as that of instrumental music by the constant approach to total sound, yet with all parts and sections fulfilling their capacity for performance. Vocal music also enjoys the fine reputation of excellence so hard to achieve in a music conscience society. The success of musical efforts on the high school level depends not only on members of the musical department, but upon each and every student. So it was at Louisiana. 62 TROMBONE QUARTET: M. Denney, E.Shaw,M. Brown, D. Lucas; District Rating II. CLARINET TRIO: N. Hall, G. Dolbeare.J. Love; District Rating II. FLUTE TRIO: B. Ince, C. Hufford, J. Thomas; District Rating I. State Rating II. WOODWIND QUINTET: B. Ince, N. Hall, D. Ince, A. Thomas, D. Ward: District Rating II. GROUPS Each year the Louisiana High School Band and individual ensembles participate in the District Music Contest at Mexico. Here they are judged and given ratings between I for excellent and IV which is an inferior rating. All groups receiving 1 ratings at District are then allowed to attend the State Music Contest at Columbia. Not Pictured: TRUMPET TRIO: G. Wagner, R. Lawrence. L. Beadle: District Rating I, State Rating II. SAX QUARTET: C. Blackmore, P. Smoker. S. Goddard. G. Onik; District Rating II. CLARINET QUARTET: N. Hall. G. Dolbeare, J. Love. J. Ringhausen; District Rating II. 63 BAND PICCOLO Karen Harvey TENOR SAXOPHONE TRUMPETS TROMBONES Becky Ince Janice Love Stan Goddard Lynn Beadle Mike Brown John Middleton Rick Lawrence Marjorie Denney FLUTE Sandi White BARITONE SAXOPHONE Mike Love Dick Lucas Cindy Hufford Joy Thomas George Onik Steve Shaw Gary Wagner Elmo Shaw FRENCH HORN PERCUSSION OBOE Don Ince BASS CLARINET BARITONE HORN Terry Jo Love Ann Thomas Jewel Davis Les Henderson Rick Rollins ALTO SAXOPHONES Jeanna Ringhausen David Schraer Bb CLARINETS Charles Blackmore TUBA Greg Dolbeare Jim Crawford Steve Ambra Kathy Elliot Jerry Runyan BASSOON Dick Asquith Norma Hall Pat Smoker Denice Ward Pat Reed MAJORETTES: J. Davis, K. Harvey, J. Love, N. Hall, E. Ward; Drum Majorette, A. Thomas. SOLOIST: S. Ambra. D I. S I: D. Ward. D I. S I; N. Hall. D III; C. Blackmore, D I, S II. ALL CONFERENCE BAND MEMBERS: S. Ambra, A. Thomas, D. Ward. N. Hall. C. Blackmore, G. Onik. 65 GLEE CLUB 1st SOPRANO Rose Ann Branstetter Linda Crisan Jerri Gower Becky I nee Sherry Tilton Helen Cook Patty Dutton Lisa Ray Linda Shaw Nancy Sturn Addie Davis Kathleen Fernald Lois Lamberson Susan Owens Sally Campbell Colleen Elliot Judy Griego Kathleen Lesley Martha Nalley Pam Parker Barbara Reynolds Jeana Ringhausen Charlotte Ruffin Paula Scranton Sheila Wommack Bonnie Clark Dibbie Swenson Cynde Hufford Audrey Cadigan Virginia Woodson 2nd SOPRANO Karen Swenson Judy Bowers Vickie Bruch Cindy Cunningham Wanda Smith Tina Swenson Mary Harness Connie Elliot Peggy Jenkins Becky Lucas Becky Morton Karen Reid Sue Starman Cindy Wickell Laura Waugh Diana Brown ALTO Jo Elliot Betty Smith Becky Crow Elaine Ficken Gay Lynn Griffith Diane Heffner Becky Jamieson Sandra Jeffries Eileen Rutledge Denice Ward Sharon Bandy Jackie Kingery Paulette Asbridge Anna Griffith Gail Rule Joyce Thomas Joni Muncy Candy Harrison Carol Griffith Lynn Morton 1st TENOR Joe Ray Asquith Grey Dolbeare James Harvey Darrell McElfresh Eddie Serandos Joey Martin 2nd TENOR Rick Lawrence Curt Bottger Gary Cox Kent Adams David I nee John Miller George Onik Barry Trost BARITONE Gene Bliss Butch Bruch Dennis Griffith Bill Tapley 66 Steve Griffith Gaylord White David Sidwell Bill Wahl Stan White Rick Blackwell Mark Haddock BASS Doug Haddock Joe Harmon Jerry Lee Gary Roberts Les Holtsman Ronnie Lawrence Dan Meadows Ira Oliver Arnold Richardson Mike Brazier GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB BOYS’ GLEE CLUB 67 ALL CONFERENCE BIG MADRIGAL: D. Swenson, A. Davis, H. Cook, M. Harness. C. Hufford. G. Dolbeare, S. Wommack. J. Thomas, E. Serandos, P. Parker, J. Asquith, C. Bottger. D. Haddock, J. Harvey. D. Griffith. B. Bruch; District Rating I, State Rating I. SMALL MADRIGAL: K. Swenson, L. Ray, R. Blackwell, C. Cunningham, S. Griffith, R. Lawrence, D. Ward, D. Meadows; District Rating I, State Rating I. MIXED DOUBLE QUARTET: R. Branstetter, L. Crisan, E. Rutledge. M. Harness, S. Griffith, G. Bliss. D. Griffith, L. Holtsman; District Rating I, State Rating I. BOYS QUARTET: G. Dolbeare. R. Blackwell, R.Lawrence, D. Meadows; District Rating I, State Rating I. GIRLS TRIO: D, Ward. C. Cunningham. K. Swenson; District Rating I, State Rating II. GIRLS SEXTET: K. Reed, E. Rutledge, P. Wickell, G. Griffith. K. Fernald. R. Branstetter; District Rating I, State Rating II. BOYS DOUBLE QUARTET: D. Ince, J. Martin, J. Harvey. G. Onik. B. Bruch. D. Haddock, K. Bottger, D. Griffith; District Rating I, State Rating II. MIXED QUARTET: B. Ince. G. Griffith. R. Lawrence, D. Meadows; District Rating II. SOLOISTS: G. Bliss, District Rating II; B. Ince. District Rating 1, State Rating III;G. Griffith, District Rating II; A. Davis, District Rating II. 68 ATHLETICS ATHLETICS Athletics have for generations served as a unifying factor at Louisiana High School. Although at times opposing arguments have been raised, sports have remained an important factor in Louisiana. Sports were a mode of self-expression incorporating the qualities of desire, endurance and determination, prerequisites for success anywhere. Tennyson once said. “The old order changeth, yielding place for the new. and so it was with athletics, for the coaching system expanded and became specialized with the addition of a new coach. Mr. Cunningham assumed the duties of Athletic Director while Mr. Linn was instated as head football coach; an important structural reorganization, it gave the coaches the needed time to devote their concentration to one sport. Louisianians remember the ups and downs of football action. In his first year, Charlie Linn coached the team to a record (0-10) that was not indicative of the talent of the team. With the following teams that will develope under Mr. Linn, football will again see the Louisiana image carried throughout Missouri. The basketball team ran the gamut of conference competition and brought the Clarence Cannon Conference Champion Trophy to its rightful place. After three years of molding and shaping. Mr. Sthulman led the exceptional team that was long invisioned and brought prestige to the team and school once again. Coaching his second Louisiana Golf Team Lynn Sthul-man’s boys brought home honors and awards with their phenomenal performance on the links with a 6 and 1 record. The team was rated as the “team to beat” in Northeast Missouri after they whipped the strong Quincey team. Honors were brought back, but hardly anyone will forget that abortive trip to the District Meet. Track under Mr. Cunningham retained its high level of success that the sport has held over the years. Even with a smaller group of boys, the team won many of their meets with a drive that characterized the team. Athletics became more than just participating in the sport. The athlete became aware of his responsibilities to studies, to his physical and moral character. This honoring of sports can be no more exemplified than by the “L” Club and its approach to sports and the man. 1968 was the year of embarcation for the Christian Athlete, may it continue. Such a combination of interschool, conference and regional sports has spelled out Louisiana’s finest athletic year in many a season. 70 Coach Bill Cunningham: Athletic Director. Track COACHING STAFF They were there for inspiration, direction, guidance, and work. They put the teams together, yet they could do with only what they had. Their task ended when the players took the field, court or course, but did the influence of the ideals set forth end with actual play? No! and the striving for teams of champions that we can all be proud of will never fade from the memories of the athletes for it shall be the goal of all who participate. Coach Lynn Sthulman: Basketball. Golf Coach Ed Blais: Football Coach Charlie Linn: Football, Track BULLDOGS IN ACTION FOOTBALL Grind ’em Out Coach Charlie Linn and the staff labored overtime to prepare a team for what seemed to be just another season. It was not just another season. The record (0, 10) was not a fair appraisal of the talent on the team; for despite the scores many efforts and attempts were tried, some successful, others not, in making the team go ... for football though, there is next season and at Louisiana there is something in the wind. M. Haddock. G. Roberts, T. Sisson. R. Mitchell, B. Farmer, G. Holland. G. Bliss, D. Haddock, T. Backer, J. Runyan, L. Robins, L. Henderson, T. Ward. B. Travis, J. Harmon. B. Cunningham, A. Abel. J. Middleton, J. Clark, A. Richardson. S. White. L. Holtsman. T. Tapley. J. Martin. D. Grimes. D. Jones. C. Hemphill, J. Harvey, M. Griffith. E. Smith. J. Wommack. G. England, F. Gower, B. Robins. E. Backer, L. Anderson, D. Asquith. P. Ogle. B. Murr, S. Banks. VARSITY L.H.S. Opponent 7 Washington 33 0 Pleasant Hill 25 12 Palmyra 34 0 Mark Twain 40 13 Centralia 27 0 Knox County 19 6 South Shelby 25 12 Monroe City 33 0 Warrenton 24 0 North Shelby 13 B” TEAM L.H.S. Opponent 14 Warrenton 0 6 Bowling Green 37 6 Mark Twain 12 35 Pleasant Hill 0 6 Paris 6 34 Monroe City 25 0 Van-Far 6 73 FOOTBALL LETTERMAN MANAGERS: D. McEl fresh B. Trost T. Griffith A. Abel L. Anderson D. Asquith E. Backer T. Backer S. Banks R. Barker G. Bliss B. Cunningham T. Elder B. Farmer D. Haddock J. Harmon C. Hemphill 74 3. Holland Holtsman Jones F. Lee R. Mitchell B. Murr P. Ogle A. Richardson G. Roberts B. Robins J. Runyan T. Sisson 75 VARSITY PLAYERS: Lynn Stuhlman, coach; L. Holtsman, M. King, B. Ellis, D. Schraer, T. Backer, D. Meadows, B. Cunningham. A. Abel, M. Anderson, C. Mazal. Charlie Linn, coach; G. Dolbeare, D. Griffith, D. Schraer, manager. BASKETBALL: BULLDOGS TAKE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP From the moment of their first defeat at Mark Twain, 46-45. the Bulldogs dedicated their play to winning the Conference title. The team went on and won it with the third best season in the history of Louisiana. No one can doubt the dedication with which they played the game, for on and off the court they believed in themselves and in the game they were playing. They have set a standard of excellence for all future teams at Louisiana. 77 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM: Lynn Stuhlman, coach; E. Backer, C. Cloninger, G. Holland, S. Banks, R. Harrison, C. Hemphill. A. Richardson, C. Blackmore, D. Griffith, Charlie Linn, coach; T. Ward, K. Willis, J. Martin, D. Grimes, L. Cox, J. Harrison, J. Miller, D. Schraer, G. Dolbeare. VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY L.H.S. Opponent L.H.S. Opponent 45 Mark Twain 46 40 Mark Twain 43 75 Palmyra 59 43 Palmyra 36 71 Centralia 59 41 Centralia 37 52 Bowling Green 51 28 Bowling Green 29 39 Paris 34 26 Paris 44 46 Clopton 45 50 Clopton 58 65 Knox County 46 47 Know County 42 75 North Shelby 67 39 North Shelby 38 76 South Shelby 55 59 South Shelby 46 55 Monroe City 47 25 Mark Twain 60 78 ’Warrenton 42 39 Monroe City 32 49 Bowling Green 52 30 Palmyra 31 63 Van-Far 73 17 Paris 57 45 Paris 64 61 North Shelby 44 67 North Shelby 52 58 Mark Twain 39 60 Mark Twain 50 42 Knox County 46 75 Knox County 53 40 Mexico 52 56 tMark Twain 59 38 Hannibal 45 55 fElsberry 43 49 Centralia 39 77 tWellsville 59 33 Palmyra 31 60 Centralia 54 37 Monroe City 28 63 Palmyra 51 56 South Shelby 36 61 Monroe City 52 ’Louisiana Tourney 76 South Shelby 48 t Bowling Green Tourney 75 oM.M.A. 35 oRegional Tourney 43 oClopton 45 78 BASKETBALL LETTERMEN Allan Abel Mike Anderson Tom Backer Bill Cunningham Bob Ellis Les Holtsman Mike King Carlos Mazal 79 Dan Meadows Dexter Schraer TRACK STATE QUALIFYING MEET 17 schools—Louisiana 2nd Louisiana-Palmyra Varsity 1st Fresh Soph 1st Louisiana Winfield Varsity 1st Louisiana Pleasant Hill Fresh-Soph 1st Louisiana Invitational 20 schools—Louisiana 12th Monroe Invitational 10 schools Varsity 4th Fresh-Soph 3rd Louisiana-Christian Brothers Pittsfield-Clopton Varsity 1st Clearence Cannon Conference Meet Varsity 2nd Fresh-Soph 2nd Louisiana-Bowling Green Van-Far-Troy Varsity 1st Fresh-Soph 1st District Meet 20 schools Louisiana 7 th STATE OUTDOOR Qualified: Doug Haddock. Gene Bliss. Dan Meadows, Carlos Mazal. Tom Backer Mark Twain Relays-schools Louisiana GIRLS TRACK RECORD Louisiana—Clopton Winfield Louisiana 1st Girls Invitational -9 schools Louisiana 2nd IiMBBni J. Miller. J. Wommack, G. Holland. T. Ward. D. Haddock. G. Bliss, E. Smith, B. Trost, D. Asquith, C. Maly, D. Jones, B. Farmer, T. Elder, L. Anderson. A. Richardson, J. Harrison. D. Meadows, J. Minor, D. Grimes, J. Middleton, S. Banks. J. Runyan, C. Hemphill, K. Willis, B. Travis, Coach Lynn, J. Waddell. L. Cadingan. J. Harvey, C. Mazal, B. Cunningham. J. Lee, T. Griffith. K. Knoble, Coach Cunningham. TRACK LETTKRMEN SENIORS SOPHOMORES Tom Backer Gary Holland Gene Bliss John Minor Bill Cunningham Arnold Richardson Doug Haddock Jim Waddell Jerry Lee Junior Wommack Carl Maly FRESHMEN Carlos Mazal Sterling Banks JUNIORS Terry Griffith Dick Asquith Craig Hemphill Tim Elder Jerry Runyan Dale Jones Bill Travis Dan Meadows Tom Ward Dexter Schraer Eddie Smith Kevin Willis 82 GOLF VARSITY L.H.S. Opponent 654 Palmyra 354 10 Van-Far 0 654 Christian Brothers 354 10 Palmyra 0 10 Elsberry 0 854 Van-Far 154 1 Christian Brothers 9 JUNIOR VARSITY L.S.H. Opponent 10 Palmyra 0 254 Christian Brothers 754 954 Palmyra 54 354 Christian Brothers 654 4 Elsberry 8 GOLF TEAM: G. Dolbeare. M. Haddock, L. Cox, L. Holtsman. M. Brown, J. Martin, R. Blackwell, P. Reed, G. Rives, B. Ellis. A. Abel, T. Sisson, R. Lawrence, D. Krienke, W. Logan. S. Ambra, Lynn Stuhlman, coach. 83 HOMECOMING “Time it was. And what a time it was. It was... A time of innocence, A time of confidences. Long ago ... it must be .... I have a photograph. Preserve your memories: They're all that’s left you.” 86 87 HOMECOMING FLOATS SENIOR FLOAT JUNIOR FLOAT: first place 68 SOPHOMORE FLOAT FRESHMAN FLOAT CARDINALS CLOBBER BULLDOGS Why there are sports nobody knows. Like shooting stars, men make an all-out effort, pull muscles, and break their backs for God. Mother, and Louisiana. Practice four hours a day until each lung burns with pain. Every spectator suffered the fear, the defeat and the disgust. Books and grades took, for the moment, second place for the Big Event that probably made a wiser, more sober man. win or lose. Louisiana played South Shelby, and lost, but South Shelby could never defeat that drive that motivated the team and the entire school. ... OR DID THEY HOMECOMING QUEEN KAREN SWENSON HOMECOMING CORONATION They were the informed, the sophisticates and the casual all wrapped in one; they were the aspirations of every girl and the hope to every boy; they were the fairest court ever assembled for a Homecoming. ATTENDANTS: Sally Campbell, Freshman;Gay Griffith, Sophomore; Lisa Ray, Junior; Coleen Clark, Senior. 91 SADIE HAWKINS No matter if he was short, tall, fat or skinny the boy did not stand a chance during this leap-year celebration of the male-consternation. For when marryin’ Sam arrived it was all over, he told it like it was . . . then the newlyweds drifted out into a cold night... which brought them to their senses. 92 Leaves are brown, And the sky is a hazy shade of winter. 93 CHRISTMAS SEASON Silent Night, Holy Night . . . peace in our time ... All is calm ... a bomb over Hiroshima ... All is bright... Hill 873, 73 dead, 192 wounded . .. Round yon virgin mother and child ... half a world of starvation ... Holy infant so tender and mild . . . brutal suppression of thought through ideology . .. sleep in heavenly peace .. . death is the only sleep .... How was Christmas celebrated at your home? 94 DRAMATICS PLAYS Let us learn by the mistakes of others, for they will show us a clearer future. “The Furnished Room”, a fine example of nonfeasance, and “David Swan” an uncommon common play both combined the talents of the Dramatics Department into producing their best efforts. 95 WINTER___________ Prisoners of the weather, the involvement became school and school activities ... life was dances.. . serious studying ... a play ... the season was cold, with ice on the trees, but the starkness was beauty, the school was more than a place, it was the hum of human activity. ... SPRING When in April the sweet showers fall ...” The green of the winter wheat against the stark reality of a barren, cold earth; the spring winds, the warmth of the air. the crocus budding the sounds of a living forest heralded the coming of spring. Spring ... a time to turn away from school, to go out, visit, live, socialize ... a time for spring fever, sewing the wild oats to the wind ... the exuberance of life and nature became the teacher, the minds master. 97 Here comes the judge! SCIENCE FAIR It exhibited one’s thoughts in visual images, making dreams realizations. The fair contributes to the student the incentive to project his ideas into the possible, and the projects are as limited as the imagination of the builder. Embodied in the fair are most of the natural sciences and related developments of the mind, such as mathematics. The projects going to regional, those of Warren King, Fred Gower, Brenda Kleisner and Frank Cadigan are typical of time and effort applied to their dreams into making the Science Fair a necessary part of the development of the student. 98 99 BANQUET AND PROM “Wine, women, and song ...” and a dinner honoring the Class of 1968. An enjoyable dinner with dinner partners who were equally enjoyable, for it was a night of celebration, relaxation, and companionship; it was the prelude to a memorable evening. 100 A night to remember, it was an honor to a class given by a class equally worthy of recognition. A time of grace and manners, flowing formals and handsome young men on a trip recalling the stopover of the Pride of ’68. 101 GRADUATION “And the next horizon looms even closer.. Thoughts of the summer... graduation, the last official act of any senior, the last requirement, then the trip, a time of reflections, of companionships, of happenings . .. then the security of school is gone, the reality of life is upon you, the game is over, life greets one, and his friendship is elusive ... “Seasons change with the scenery; Weaving time in a tapestry. Won’t you stop and remember me?” 102 103 THE SENIOR TRIP “The game is over.. . No good times, no bad times. There’s no times at all, Just The New York Times.” 104 “It took me four days to hitchhike from Saginaw.” It is a little hard to describe, some say it was, some say it wasn’t, and some do not even remember it. What is afforded from a senior trip? It is the last outing that a class will have as a whole, the last of the experience of primary and secondary schooling culminating in the happening of a trip. It is the senior squeezing the life out of the old self and moving forward to the new adult. The trip was as varied as the personalities of the students. It truly was time of confidences, a time of questioning, enjoyment, and a time of reflection . .. reflection, for the preservation of memories is all that is left anyone. The trip was an encounter of the complex thoughts of individuals, it was the end all, be all of a class. 105 THE GRADUATES J. Gower. T. Love. B. Bruch, S. Anbra, G. Renner, D. Holman, P. Ogle, J. Onik, M. Brazier. J. Norveil, B. Norvell, D. Haddock, D. Rule, B. Bland, R. LaPlant, J. Lee, B. Taply, T. Backer, P. Booth, B. Cunningham, B. Ince, W. Windmil-ler, L. Hall, J. Asbridge. K. Sloan, L. Herche, D. Waddell, J. Trower, S. Tilton, C. Clark, M. Harness, C. Hufford. P. Ashworth, S. Bandy, K. Swenson, M. Smith, A. Griego. 106 v«� l vjJo « VrJrJCnBb - ■ •. — Km . , '•% . G. Roberts, R. Barker, D. Griffith, B. Murr, T. Sission, C. Mazal, J. Harmon, J. Kritz, F. Cadigan, C. Maly, G. Hemphill, B. Reed, R. Mitchell, R. Moesch, D. Meyers, E. Griffith, G. Bliss, M. Elder, D. Saylor, D. Serandoes, L. Rush, M. Beer, C. Griffith, K. Jefferies, S. Bates, R. Farris, D. Young, R. Patrick, V. Clem, R. White, L. Crisan, K. Harvey, R. Branstetter, L. Coleman, J. Davis. Not shown: Glenn Walker. I do believe its true The monkeys stand for honesty Giraffes are insincere And the elephants are kindly but They’re dumb. Orangutangs are skeptical Of changes in their cages. And the zoo keeper is very fond of rum. Zebras are reactionaries Antelopes are missionaries. Pigeons plot in secrecy. And hamsters turn on frequently What a gas! You gotta come and see At the zoo. AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE RECOGNITION AND AWARDS SENIOR ACTIVITIES STEPHEN PETER AMBRA, JR.-Transferred from Chaminade College. Track. Golf. Student Council, “L Club. Science Club. Band. President of Science Club. Language Club, F.T.A.. Alamo Staff-Copy Editor. Senior Play, World History Award. American History Award. Phi Beta Mu Music Award. Priscilla Giltner Speech Award. Elk’s Music Award. Perfect Attendance, Alamo Staff Award. All Conference Band, All District Band, Speech Contest. Solo District (I), Solo State (1), Brass ensembles and groups. Mark Twain Summer Institute JUDY KAY ASBRIDGE Glee Club. F.H.A. PEGGY LEIGH ASHWORTH-Transferred from Mattoon Community High School, Senior Play CHARLES THOMAS BACKER Football, Track. Basketball. Boy’s State. Student Government Day. Science Club. Vice-President of Science Club, “L” Club. Language Club, Charles Buf-fum Sportsmanship Award. Baush-Lomb Science Award, Vice-President of Senior Class SHARON SUE BANDY Senior Play. Student Council. Dramatics Play, Glee Club. F.T.A., F.H.A.. President of F.H.A.. Pep Squad. Language Club. B. P.W. Award RICHARD EUGENE BARKER Basketball. Football, L” Club. Language Club SHIRLEY LOUISE BATES F.H.A . Pep Squad MELVA ROSE BEER Girl’s Track. F.H.A., Pep Squad WILLIAM WAYNE BLAND-Football. Language Club. Senior Play EUGENE DENNIS BLISS-Football. Track, Vocal, “L” Club, Science Club. F.T.A.. Language Club. Senior Play. Alamo Staff, Glee Club. All-Conference Chorus, District Vocal, State Vocal, Vocal ensembles and groups. Vice-President of Sophomore Class PAUL E. BOOTH Track. Language Club ROSE ANN BRANSTETTER Pep Squad. Science Club, Language Club, Girl’s State, Nurses Educational Scholarship. Glee Club, District Vocal, State Vocal. Vocal ensembles and groups ROBERT MICHAEL BRAZIER Transferred from Silex High School, Glee Club FRANCIS EUGENE BRUCH Vice-President of Sophomore Class. President of Junior Class, Language Club. F.T.A.. A.F.S. Representative. Student Council. Alamo Staff, Student Librarian, Honor Roll pin. Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, Vocal Groups and ensembles, L.C.T.A. Scholarship. Rotary Award. Regent’s Scholarship FRANK MICHAEL CADIGAN, JR. Track. Language Club. Glee Club. Regional Science Fair. Alamo Staff, Alamo Business Manager Award. Spanish I Award CLARA COLEEN CLARK Publications Staff (cartoonist). Pep Club. F.H.A., Treasurer of F.H.A., Senior Play. Student Librarian. Arts Fair Award. Homecoming Attendant. Sweetheart Attendant, Christmas Attendant, Library Award VICKI LYNN CLEM—Transferred from Sloan-Hendrix School, District 45, Arkansas. Perfect Attendance no LINDA SUE CRISAN-Speech Contest. State Speech Contest. Vocal. F.H.A.. Pep Club. Language Club. Senior Play. D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award, Drama Award, Girl’s State, Rotary Government Day WILLIAM RAYMOND CUNNINGHAM, JR. Football, Basketball. Roack, “L” Club. Science Club. F.T.A.. Treasurer of F.T.A.. Senior Play, J.B. Sterne Athletic Award. William Jewel Achievement Award. Most Valuable Trackman Award. Most Valuable Basketball Player Award GLORIA JEAN DAVIS F.H.A.. Pep Squad MARY ANN ELDER Pep Squad. F.H.A.. Glee Club, Science Club. Girl’s State, Girl's Track. Nurses Educational Scholarship MARY ROSANNA FARRIS F.H.A., Pep Squad JERRI LOU GOWER Transferred from Cresaptown High School, Md.. F.T.A.. Pep Squad. Language Club, Girl’s Track. Senior Play. Glee Club. Girl’s Physical Education Award. Glenn Thomas Memorial Scholarship. L.C.T.A. Award ALICE MARIE GRIEGO F.H.A.. Pep Squad. Crisco Award CARROLL ANN CRIFFITH-Girl’s Track. Senior Play DENNIS FIELDEN GRIFFITH Football, Track Manager. Basketball Manager, Glee Club, Conference Singers. F.F.A.. Reporter for F.F.A.. F.F.A. Public Speaking Award. G.M. O. Rotary Award WILLIAM EDWARD GRIFFITH. JR. Football. Senior Play, F.F.A.. F.F.A. District Award in Soil Judging, Reporter for F.F.A., DeKalb Award. Rotary F.F.A. Award DOUGLAS FREDERICK HADDOCK-Football. Basketball. Track, “L” Club. President of “L” Club, F.F.A., Vice-President of F.F.A..Student Council, Senior Play. Most Valuable Trackman Award LINDA DIANE HALL F.H.A.. Pep Club. Language Club, Senior Play, Scholarship Medal, Dover Rockford Extension Club Award JOSEPH MICHAEL HARMON Transferred from Paris Rll High School. Football. Track. L” Club. Glee Club MARY LYNN HARNESS-Speech Contest. Student Council. Language Club. Pep Squad. Honor Society. Glee Club. Conference Singers, Vocal ensembles and groups KAREN LEE HARVEY Band. Twirler, F.H.A.. Language Club. Senior Play. Pep Squad. Perfect Attendance. Queen of the Christmas Dance AARON GRANT HEMPHILL. HI Publications. Alamo Staff. Football, Basketball. Track. Student Council. President of Student Council. Honor Society. Language Club, Science Club, Camp Cheley. National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation, M.A.S.C. Convention, N.A.M.C.. Mark Twain Summer Institute, Clarence Cannon Conference President, Tulane Scholarship LINDA MARIE HERCHE F.H.A. CYNTHIA LOUISE HUFFORD F.H.A.. Language Club. Senior Play. Band. Flute Trio. Glee Club. F.T.A. m REBECCA JOAN INCE Band. Flute Trio, Instrumental Ensembles, Glee Club, Vocal solo. Vocal ensembles. Publications, F.H.A., F.T.A.. Honor Society, Student Council, Senior Play, Secretarial Practice Award. Dictaphone Award. Stark Brothers Secretarial Practice Award, Honor Student Award. Betty Crocker Future Homemaker of Tomorrow Award CATHERINE JEAN JEFFERIES F.H.A.. Language Club. Pep Club, Alamo Staff, Student Librarian. Odd Fellows Scholarship JERRY RUSSELL KRITZ Track. Band. Speech Contest. Science Club. Student Council, Vice-President of Student Council, Sophomore President, President of the Senior Class. Senior Play. Alamo Staff. Alamo Editor, Alamo Editor Staff Award. Clay Stark Outstanding Senior Boy Award. Drama Award. Student Librarian. Missouri Student Council Workshop, Mark Twain Summer Institute RICKY LYNN LAPLANT Transferred from Union High School, Union. Missouri JEROLD W. LEE—Basketball, Football, Track, Language Club. “L” Club. Glee Club TERRY JOETTE LOVE Band, Girl’s Track. Pep Club. D.A.R. History Award. Rotary Trip Representative. English IV Award. Clay Stark Outstanding Senior Girl Award, John Phillip Sousa Award. Hannibal La Grange Scholarship Award CARL MICHAEL MALY Football. Track. Band. Student Council, Science Club. F.T.A.. Language Club. “L” Club. Vice-President of “L Club. Rotary Bookkeeping Award, Stark Brother’s Bookkeeping Award CARLOS J. MAZAL A.F.S. Foreign-Exchange Student from Uruguay, Track, Basketball, Student Council. Glee Club, “L” Club. Language Club DAVID EVERETT MEYERS F.F.A., F.F.A. District Award in Soil Judging PAUL RUSSELL MITCHELL Football. Track. “L” Club. Language Club, Science Club, National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation RICKY DEE MOESCH Transferred from Quincy Jr. High School ROBERT ERNEST MURR Football. Basketball, Track, “L” Club. Science Club ROBERT F. NORVELL Band PHILLIP RAY OGLE Football. Track. L Club, Senior Play, Language Club JAN FRANCIS ONIK Football, Track. Science Club. Language Club. F.T.A.. Senior Play, Vice-President of the Junior Class RUBY ELLEN PATRICK—F.H.A., Glee Club, Girl's Track. Perfect Attendance ROBERT CLARENCE REED, JR.-Football, Basketball. Track, “L” Club GARY L. RENNER-Science Club GARY STANFORD ROBERTS Football. Track, “L” Club, Senior Play, Glee Club. All-Conference 1st Team, F.T.A. Spirit of L.H.S. Award, Perfect Attendance RICHARD D. RULE-Football. Track LAVINA SIMMONS RUSH Transferred from Slater. Missouri DENISE ELAINE SAYLOR Transferred from Buchannan High School, Troy. Missouri. F.H.A.. Pep Club DEENA ANN SERANDOES Transferred from Pattonville Senior High School. F.H.A. CHARLES THOMAS SISSON, IV Football. Track. “L” Club, F.F.A.. Senior Play KATHY CECILIA SLOAN Girl’s Track. Student Librarian. Library Award MARJORIE GAIL SMITH-F.H.A.. Pep Club KAREN SUE SWENSON Student Council. F.T.A.. Language Club. Pep Club. Senior Play. Elk’s Music Award, Vocal music Award, Glee Club. Vocal ensembles and groups. Music Camp, M.A.S.C. workshop. Homecoming Queen WILLIAM PIERCE TAPLEY Football. Track, F.T.A.. Glee Club SHERRIE ANNETTE TILTON Transferred from Hazelwood High School. Glee Club JANICE JO TROWER Girl's State. Science Club. Science Club Secretary. Honor Society. Honor Student LOIS DIANNE WADDELL Honor Society, Science Club, M.F.A. Scholarship, Girl’s Track GLENN EDWARD WALKER. JR. Oddfellows Scholarship REBECCA WHITE F.H.A.. Band. President of F.H.A.. Publications. Pep Club, Senior Play WENDY SUE WINDMILLER Publications, Student Librarian. Senior Play. Dorothy M. Smith Scholarship. Library Award DELORES LAMBERSON YOUNG-Stark Brothers Senior Business Student Award OTHER AWARDS D.A.R. AMERICAN HISTORY AWARD George Keefe. ENGLISH I AWARD Bill Travis. ENGLISH II AWARD Cindy Cunningham. ENGLISH III AWARD George Woodward. OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE Cindy Cunningham. ROTARY CLUB SHORTHAND AWARD Thelma Spencer, HERCULES SCIENCE FAIR AWARD Warren King, STARK BROTHERS TYPING AWARD Becky Crow Lois Lamberson. STARK BROTHERS SHORTHAND AWARD Thelma Spencer. CIVICS AWARD-Charles Cloninger, WORLD HISTORY AWARD-Cindy Cunningham. AMERICAN HISTORY AWARD Barbara Wahl. FRESHMAN WORLD HISTORY AWARD Mike Brown. ALGEBRA II AWARD Mike Mitchell. PHYSICAL SCIENCE AWARD Mike Brown Sally Campbell. BIOLOGY AWARD Cindy Cunningham. SPANISH I AWARD Joyce Thomas. SPANISH II AWARD Sally Campbell. SPANISH III AWARD George Woodward. FRENCH I AWARD Sandra Rosen-burg. FRENCH II AWARD Steve Griffith. FRENCH III AWARD Cindy Cunningham. MARK TWAIN BANDMASTERS SCHOLARSHIP Charles Blackmore, ALAMO STAFF AWARD Martha Denney. MATHEMATICS AWARD Steve Griffith. FRESHMAN ESSAY CONTEST Joyce Thomas. F.F.A. LIVESTOCK JUDGING Randy Griffith, Mike Love. Stephen Shaw. F.F.A. SOIL JUDGING Ronnie Laurence, F.F.A. FOUNDATION AWARDS -Randy Griffith, Elmo Shaw. Mike Love. POWER AND MACHINERY AWARDS Mike Mitchell. WELDING AWARD Paul Couch, AIRCO DEALERS AWARD Gary Morris. SENIOR CLASS FLOAT AWARD The class of 1968 for your strength in the face of defeat, you are hereby recorded in history as a class who fought unconquerable foe. SENIOR CLASS FLOAT AWARD 114 For not placing in float competition for four consecutive years. ADVERTISEMENTS Comp 1 i merits MERCANTILE BANK Membe r Fede ra1 Depos i t Insurance Corporation Establi shed 1880 Louisiana, Missouri Congratulat ions to the Class of 68 BANK OF LOUISIANA SINCE 1887 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 117 Best Wi shes to the Class of '68 Cement Company TWIN CITY BOWLING SKA-A280 Highway 5A West Louisiana, Missouri Congratulations to the Class of 1968 31A Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri MATTINGLY' S FOLAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG 301 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri BRANSTETTERS CLEANERS Specially }cA Ifca fftalcf d '?Cacver S ofc PIIONF. SK 4-6101 UK 'SIANA. MO. © FRAZ 1 ER-DAVI S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY General Contractors FLORENCE SHOE REPAIR 209 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri STROTHER'S JEWELRY STORE Al 1 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri Nat i ona11y Known Locally Owned YOUNG'S WELLWORTH STORE LOUISIANA PLUMBING S-HEATING John Wetzl SKA-5678 CLARKSON'S IGA FOODMARKET 309 Frankford Road Louisiana, Missouri VALLEY STEEL PRODUCTS COMPANY Louisiana, Missouri ESTERBROOK FLORIST HOUSE OF DISTINCTION P. 400 Georgia SKA-526 St reet 318 Georg ia Street Louisiana, Missouri N. HIRSCH COMPANY Compliments of Comp 1iments John F. Schmitt, Manage Louisiana, Missouri LORNA DAY SHOP 215 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri KNITTING NOOK 509 Georgia Street Yarns, Knitting Supplies Knitting Classes TOLEY SMITH FORD, INC. Your Ford-Falcon-Mercury-Comet Dealer SK4-6282 Louisiana, Missouri EVERSMEYER ELECTRIC APPLIANCES HOTZ VARIETY STORE 221 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri ULRY’S PASTRIES STARK BROTHERS NURSERIES AND ORCHARDS CO. Louisiana, Missouri Symbol of Highest Quality Since 1816 Wi th Shops In: Louisiana, Missouri Bowling Green, Missouri Hannibal Shopping Center Fulton, Missouri P i ttsfield, 111inoi s Qu i ncy , Illinois 123 North 4th Street Louisiana, Missouri Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 68 MISSOURI EDISON COMPANY Service with a Smile BURDELL MILLNER Your Friendly KROGER Manager MAGIC MIRROR 115 South Th i rd Louisiana, Missouri CAMPBELL CLEANERS Rug Carpet Cleaning Louisiana, Missouri SK4-4231 CONNIE'S READY-TO-WEAR 219 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri EXOTIC GIFT SHOP 402 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri LOUISIANA FURNITURE COMPANY Home of Good Furniture 600-608 Georgia Street Louisiana, Mo. Phone: SK4-4075 Congratulations Class of ”68 MIDLAND GRAPHIC ARTS CORPORATION Louisiana, Missouri SKA-4471 NOLAN MIX HARDWARE STORE LOUISIANA MAYTAG 607 Georgia Street - Louisiana, Missouri SK 4-4741 LOUISIANA SWEET SHOP Bonnie Bandy BIG DADDY'S CAFE Gene Dale Robinson, Prop. 405 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri HARVEY ELECTRIC Plumbing S- Air Conditioning Louisiana, Missouri Comp 1iments of D. 0. WEAVER INSURANCE Bank of Louisiana Building CONBOY'S SHOE COMPANY BOWLING GREEN FLORIST GIFT SHOP 112 W. Main - Bowling Green, Mo. Day and Night Phone EA4-3371 LOUISIANA PLASTICS Manufacturers of Quality Plastic Food Containers Highway 54 West Louisiana, Missouri SK4-6201 M.F.A. GRAIN TERMINAL Louisiana, Missouri SKA-6241 SANDIGE STUDIOS Pittsfield, Illinois Comp 1i ments 1 LA'S BEAUTY SHOP SHIRLEY SHOP Exclusive Ready to Wear 310 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri Congratulations to the Class of 68 Louisiana, Missouri BRAY'S PHARMACY HERCULES INCORPORATED LA CROSS LUMBER COMPANY _UILDJN0 HERCULES Louisiana, Missouri Since 1887 Louisiana, Missouri 121 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE BEST REXALL DRUGS Bill and Fred Rottman owners 414 Georgia St. Louisiana, Missouri SK4-4554 BEST PRESCRIPTION SERVICE SK4-6233 SKA-6234 309 Georgia St. Louisiana, Missouri COLLIER FUNERAL SERVICE Bernard Drive Louisiana, Missouri JEFFRIES IMPLEMENT CO. International Harvester McCormick - Deer in Highway 54 West SK4-4331 Comp 1iments of FLO-DON STUDIO Your Friendly AG Store J M FOOD MARKET South Maine at South Caroli na HOWARD-MARTIN, INC. 409 Georgia St. SK4-6500 Louisiana, Missouri MONTGOMERY WARD’S SALES AGENCY Owned and Operated by Mrs. Helen Stover CLIFFORD BANKING CO. Clarksville, Missouri Congratulations to the Class of '68' KLEMME MARKET 519 N. 7 Louisiana, Mo. STERNE FUNERAL HOME J. B. STERNE 108 N. 3rd St. Louisiana, Missouri AA Vh RIVERVIEW SHELL SHELIA SERVICE Clay Taliaferro 122 FOWLER LUMBER CO. Exclusively Home Owned 601 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri Phone SK4-4223 ASHWORTH'S Live a little! ££ 3500 Stores the MjSf World's largest RUBY'S BEAUTY SHOP 106 Barnard Drive Louisiana, Missouri LA. FARM SUPPLY CO. ELEVATOR SK4-4112 Louisiana, Missouri 9 A P SUPER MARKET 5th and South Carolina Cash Savings Plus Plaid Stamps HALEY INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE Since 1903 108 South Third St. Louisiana, Missouri HOLLAND-TROST AUTO PARTS, INC. Wholesale and Retail - SK4-5501 or SK4-5502 226 North E. Street - Louisiana, Mo. Machine Shop Service WAHL HOTEL AND CAFE South Th i rd Street Louisiana, Missouri ( � niu us ALWAYS FIR8T QUALITV Louisiana, Missouri KRITZ TV SALES AND SERVICE Kr MAGNAVOX 611 Georgia St. Compliments from HEALTH-WAY DAIRY Louisiana, Missouri ASQUITH DECORATING SHOP 501 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri JOHN M. WORD SON SK4-5461 Real Estate - Loans - Insurance Bank of Louisiana Building ARCADE CLOTHING STORE Men's Furnishings and Shoes J. C. Taliaferro, Prop. 405 Georgia Street Louisiana, Missouri Congratulations to the Class of '68' GREEN'S BOOK STORE THE LOUISIANA PRESS-JOURNAL Since 1855 Full News and Picture Coverage The New Modern Offset Way Congratulations Class of 68 123 ABEL OIL COMPANY Serving: Louisiana vl I 1 f f W Bowling Green iV U P 1 ?VA REED BRO'S. 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