Red Bud High School - Cercis Yearbook (Red Bud, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1956 volume:

CERCIS 19 5 6 Presented By the Senior Class o f the RED BID HIGH SCHOOL Volume XII , -V'- • FOREWORD We, the class of '56, realize that soon we are to leave Red Bud High School. It is now the time for our yearbook. May many happy memories come to those who leaf through the pages of this book. We hope that you will enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed giving it to you. May our work not be in vain. We give you our book. The Cercis. ■cietatv MISS ALINE JOHNSON Typing I, H, Short hand I. II. MR. CORNELIUS M OX LEY English I, n, IV American Problems Civics, Librarian. MR. EVERETT PARK HILL Geometry, Physics, Geography, Algebra, Baseball and Basketball Coach. MR. ALFRED SPRATT General Business. Civics, American Problems, Bookkeep- ing, Sponsor: Yearbook t Biol' Student MRS. JACQUELYN STAPLES Band, Chorus, Sponsor: Pep Club. MR. WILLIAM WATERS General Science World History, Chem istry, Sponsor: Sopho ■ more Class and Year- book. srrz 8 . sponso . MR. y dustri Sento1 CHARLES SCHNEPEL WM. MENNERICH ED WIRTH NOT SHOWN Odes Stellhorn HENRY SPIER ORVILLE WELGE STANDING, Left to Right: Sandra Wegener, Secretary-Treas- urer; Mr. Oda Sitze, Sponsor; Archie Schoenbeck, Vice-Presi- dent. SEATED: Mrs. Betty Abercrombie, Sponsor; Wilmer Melchers, President. KENNETH ALTHOFF ■c ■ F.F. A. 1-4; Band 1-4; Stu- dent Council 1,2; Chorus 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Vice- President of F. F. A. 3; Presi- dent 4; Operetta 1,3; An- nual 4. BEATRICE BANKS Musketeer 2-4; Pep Club 1,2; Junior Play 3; F.H.A. 1. SENIORS Efc, - . -;1 BONNIE BESSEN Ursuline Academy 1,2; Chorus 3; Operetta 3. GLENN BRAND Baseball 1,2; Operetta 3; Basketball 1; Pep Club 1-3; Annual Staff 3,4; Library Club; Chorus 3,4. HENRY BESHER F.F.A. 1-4; Library Club 3,4. 4 I ’ CALVIN DONJON F. F. A. 2,3; Library Club 3,4; Baseball 4. ESTHER BUCH F. H. A. 1-3; Annual staff 4; Volleyball 1-3; Basket- ball 1,2. ERVIN DE ROUSSE F.F.A. 3,4. BARBARA DUEKER Chorus 1-4; F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 1,2; Musketeer 1-4; Operetta 1, 3; Annual 4; Christmas Pageant 1,2. MARY EHRET Chorus 1-3; F.H.A. 1-3; Operetta 1; Library 1. SENIORS MARLENE FAUSZ Prairie duRocher 1,2; Choir 1,2; Chorus 3,4; Class Sec - retary 3; Annual Business Manager 4; Operetta 3. SENIORS CAROLE FRICK Chorus 1, 2, 3; Operetta 3; Student Council 1,2,4; Jun- ior Play; Musketeer Staff 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Bas- ketball 1; Volleyball 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Library Club 1,3. OLA BEE GIBBAR F. H. A. 1,2; Pep Club 2; Annual 4. CAROL GUEBERT F.H.A. 1,2; Musketeer 2, 3,4; Library 2,3,4; Student Council 4;Junior Play; Chor - us 3; Basketball 1; Volley- ball 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2. DON FULKERSON Band 1-4; Chorus 2-4; F.F. A. 1,2; Basketball 1-4; Operetta 3,4; Library 3; Cere is Staff 4. PAULINE HEINE JANE HITZEMANN Chorus 1-4; F.H.A. 1; Musketeer 1 -4; Volleyball 1 -3; Operetta 3; Spring Show 1; Annual 4; Pep Club 1,2; Christmas Pageant 1,2. SENIORS FRED KAESTNER Basketball 1 -4; Baseball 1 -2; Class President 2; Li - brary 1,2; Chorus 2; An- nual 4. MARLENE KENNEDY PrairieduRocherl ,2; Chor- us 3,4; Musketeer 4; Oper- etta 3; Annual 4. Chorus 1-4; Annual 4; F. H. A. 1; Operetta 1-4; Volleyball 1-3; Basketball 4. JO ANN HERSCHBACH Band 1 -4; Chorus 1 -4; Musketeer 1 -4; Annual 2-4; Junior play 3; Treasurer 3; Library 1-3; Christmas Pageant 1-2; Operetta 1; MARVIN KENNEDY Baseball 3, 4; Annual 4. RITA JOHNSON F.H.A. 1,2; Parliamentar- ian; Chorus 1-3; Musketeer 2-4; Pep Club 2; Library Club 3; Vice-president of Library Club 3; Junior Play 3; Christmas Pageant 2; Annual Staff 4. SENIORS CARMELINE LAURENT Prairie du Rocher 1,2; Choir 1,2; Chorus 3,4; Vice-president 3; Operetta 3; Annual 4. ALLEN LIEFER F.F.A. 1; Basketball 1 -4; Chorus 4; Student Council 1 -3; Class president 3; Cercis staff 4. ELAINE KIMSEY F.H.A. 1,2; Musketeer 1 -4; Chorus 1 -4; Christmas Pageant 1,2; Volleyball 2; Basketball 1; Junior play 3; Library Club 2,3; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 2; Oper- etta 1. CAROLYN LIEFER F. H. A. 1,2; Chorus 1-3; Pep Club 1, 2; Musketeer 1-4; Volleyball Team 2,3; Pageant 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Operetta 1. PAUL LIEFER Baseball 1; Basketball 1; F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4; F. F.A, Secretary 4; Junior Play. ROY LIEFER F. F. A. 1-4, Reporter 2, Vice-President 3,4; Base- ball 1-4; Basketball 1,2; Chorus 1. MILDRED LUDWIG F.H.A. 1-3; Volleyball 2,3; Basketball 1. HORST MARSHALL Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Student Council President 4; Chorus 4. SENIORS WILMER MELCHERS Band 1,2,4; Chorus 1,3,4; Basketballl-4; Baseball 1 -4; Annual 4; Class Presi - dent 4; Operetta 1-4. LARRY MEHRING Library Club 1-4; Junior Play 3; Basketball manager 4. GERALD MEYERS ELSIE MOELLER Chorus 2,3; Cheerleader 2, 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2; Junior Play 3; Operetta 3; Volley- ball 2; Pep Club 1-4; Christ- mas Pageant 2; Annual 4. WAYNE MESNARICH Basketball 1; Operetta 3; Junior play 3; Chorus 2,3. SENIORS ROBERT OAKLEY F. F. A. 1-4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Chorus 1-4; Li- brary Club 3,4; Basketball 3-4. SENIORS GERALDINE PARKER Chorus 1-3; Basketball 1; Volleyball 2,3; Junior Play 3; Operetta 1; Library 2,3; Musketeer 1-4; Annual Feature Editor 4; Pageant 1,2; Pep Club 2. PEARL PIEL Chorus 1-3; F.H.A. 1; Musketeer 1-4; Volleyball 1; Spring Show 1; Operetta 3; Annual 4; Pep Club 1,2; Pageant 1,2. i • : VIRGIL REHMER F.F. A. 2-4. RONALD ROEHRKASSE F.F. A. 1-4; Library Club 2,3; Chorus 1. SENIORS JEANETTE ROTH F.H.A. 1,2; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-3; Pep Club 2; Pageant 1,2; Operetta 1. KENNETH SCHNEPEL Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; An - nual 4; F.F.A. 1,2; Base- ball 1,2; Operetta 1-4; Library Club 2; Pageant 1,3. HARVEY SALGER F.F.A. 1-4; Library Club 1-3. ARCHIE SCHOENBECK F.F.A. 1,2; Chorus 1; Operetta 1; Vice-President 3. SENIORS RICHARD C. SCHETTLER Student Council 4. CHARLOTTE SHEA Chorus 3,4; Musketeer 4; Operetta 3; Annual 4. SENIORS ED STELLHORN F.F. A. 1-4; Library 2,3. JAMES STELLHORN F.F. A. 1-4; Annual 4. MARVIN PAUL VOSS Band 1-4; Basketball 3; Li- brary Club 1. VERNA VOGES Band 1-4; Chorus 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Volleyball 2; Operetta 1,3; Junior Play 3; Cheerleader 1-4; F.H.A. 1-2; Pep Club 1-4; Pageant 1,2. GLENDA WALLACE PEARL WEGENER Class Secretary and Treas- urer 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; An- nual 4; Musketeer 1-4; Queen Candidate 1,3; Li- brary Club 2,3; Pep Club 2. � SANDRA WEGENER F.H.A. 1,2; Library Club 1-4; Junior Play 3; Muske- teer 2-4; Volleyball 1-4; Basketball 1,2; Secretary- Treasurer 4; Annual 4. SENIOR STATISTICS NAME NICKNAME HE or SHE IS Kenneth Altoff Kenny taking life easy Henry Besher Besh studying hard Bonnie Bessen Red red headed Glen Brand Brandy short and oh — Esther Buch Sis quiet Ervin DeRousse Frenchie not choicey Calvin Donjon Shorty studious Barbara Dueker Babs engaged Mary Ehret Mary quiet Marlene Fausz Sug all around good kid Carole Frick Freek a real brain Don Fulkerson Flukie «always flirting Ola Bee Gibbor Ola quiet as a mouse Carol Guebert Guebert cute Jo Ann Herschback Joanie intelligent Pauline Heine Mary friendly Jane Hitzemann Janie in love Rita Johnson Rita Jo changeable as the wind Fred Kaestner Fritz tall and oh— Marlene Kennedy Curly always talking Marvin Kennedy Marv taking life easy Elaine Kimzey Kimzey bashful Carmeline Laurent Carmey always smiling Allen Liefer A1 tall and well — Carolyn Liefer Blondie always acting up Paul Liefer Poodle always loafing Roy Liefer Rudey a character Mildred Ludwig Millie quiet Horst Marschall Horst quite an orator Larry Mehring Smeary looking for a girl Wilmar Melchers Sonny slow moving Wayne Mesnarich Mez a wise cracker Elsie Moeller Shorty peppy Gerald Meyers Smiley always grinning Carl Nagel Kottle slow, frech looking Arvella Nevois Vella tall Robert Oakley Bob enthusiastic USUALLY FOUND AMBITION with Carolyn Allen's ass’t ditch digger studying a farmer with Zip to marry a boy with a Buick talking to the girls a member of the Reilly Raiders at home to be a typist chasing girls to catch a girl in the gym to be a prosperous businessman with Rich to be a good mother in studyhall to graduate at the bank to be a wealthy banker counting money in the office to be an accountant chasing Janet to have a wife and 15 kids working at Sip and Bite physical therapist at the show a nurse with Elaine to be a doctor studying to be a nurse with Vernon an expert milker having fun to be a stewardess driving to be a mechanic with Everett to get a good job reading baseball stories to be a baseball player at home to be helpful with Marshall stay single 'til 25 with Maureen to be a ditchdigger in the press room private secretary with Helen farmer in Ruma army career in study hall to travel in the gym engineer in Red Bud movie star bumming around P.E. instructor Modoc play in Guy Lombardo's band riding around to leave Red Bud in his car to be a welder in Horse Prairie carpenter with Melba to live in Belleville in the office to be a bachelor Geraldine Parker Jeri sweet Pearl Piel Sally silent Ronald Roehrkasse Ronnie always around Jeanette Roth Nettie skipping school Virgil Rehmer Fish chasing Belleville boys Melba Roy Melba studying history Harvey Salger Salger good looking Richard Schettler Dick a wolf Kenneth Schnepel Kenny ambitious Archie Schoenbeck Arch carefree Charlotte Shea Shorty tall, dark, easy going Edward Stellhom Ed a nice guy James Stellhorn Jimmy looking for Glen Vema Voges Berner always laughing Marvin Voss Fussey usually studying Glenda Wallace Choya always writing letters Pearl Wegener Pearlie thinking about boys Sandra Wegener Sandy driving around Kenneth Windergerst Kenny messing around to go to Florida at Max’s to have twins riding around to be an Army Colonel at home to be a Home Ec. teacher chasing girls professional beer sampler in Belleville to live in Belleville with Joyce to be President home engineering finding dates businessman in Horse Prairie to live and love in Rocher singer driving around auto machanic out on the farm get rich in Red Bud to marry a millionaire reading a book join the Marines at home to go West in the press room join the WAFs horsing around to to Europe working on cars to be a knight SENIOR HISTORY JUNIOR YEAR Our Junior year began with sixty one Jolly Juniors. Mr. Webb was our sponsor and we elected the following class officers: Allen Liefer, President; Carmeline Laurent, Vice-President; Marlene Fausz, Secretary, and Jo Ann Herschbach, Treasurer. Our Student Council members were Allen Liefer, Horst Marschall and Alverda Fuhrhop. We had three girls elected cheerleaders this year. They were Verna Voges, Elsie Moeller, and Alverda Fuhrhop. Our candidate for King and Queen was Fred Kaestner and Pearl Wegener. In October we sold magazines and we had three top sellers: Rita Johnson, Jo Ann Herschbach and Wilmer Melchers. During the basketball season we sold candy at the games. In March we gave a play, “Take Your Medicine.” And in May the last and most long for event, the Junior and Senior Prom and Banquet. SENIOR YEAR On September 1, 1955 we fifty-seven intelligent Seniors entered our last year of high schooL We have two new sponsors, Mr. Sitzes and Mrs. Abercrombie. With these sponsors we once again elected capable officers: Wilmer Melchers, President; Archie Schoenbeck, Vice-President; Sandra Wegener, Secretary-Treasurer. Our Student Council members are: Horst Marschall, Richard Schettler, Carole Frick and Carol Guebert. Of these four Horst Marschall is President, Richard is Vice-President, and Carole Frick is Treasurer. Two of our girls were again elected cheerleaders, Verna Voges and Elsie Moeller. The class had the honor of having F red Kaestner elected as the Popularity King. Sandra Wegener was our candidate for Queen. Mr. Sitzes and Mrs. Abercrombie, our two able sponsors, aided us with our play, Coveralls” given in ApriL Next was Sneak Day, a day most enjoyable of all four years in high school. Graduation May 28, 1956. When we leave we wish all could go with us, instead just we go; and our memories and experiences go with us to stay with us forever! SENIOR HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR On September 4, 1952, we began our high school education as the “Green Freshmen of Red Bud Community High School. We contributed sixty-five students to the school. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Gerald Webb we elected our class officers: Earl Huch, President; Glen Brand, Vice-President; Pearl Wegener, Secretary- Treasurer. Our Student Council members consisted of Carole Frick, Allen Liefer and Kenneth Althoff. For activities our class also contributed some members. Verna Voges was chosen as a cheerleader and Pearl Wegener was our candidate for Basket- ball Queen. SOPHOMORE YEAR In our Sophomore year sixty-one returned to Red Bud Community Unit High School. With the sponsorship of Mr. Webb we again elected capable class officers: Fred Kaestner, President; Helen Krupp, Vice-President; and Pearl Wegener, Secretary-Treasurer. Our class decided the same three members should serve on the Student Council again, so Allen Liefer, Kenneth Althoff and Carole Frick were elected. This year twoofour girls were chosen cheerleaders, Verna Voges and Elsie Moeller. This was the first year for Popularity King and Queen and our two candidates were Elsie Moeller and Wilmer Melchers. The Freshmen had the fate of having us give them a terrible iniation. Carole Dick Marlene Roy Verna Kenny Pearl Ronnie Susie Don Glenda Archie Carol Horst 770 S 7 £T7 0 O' ? ? eot s Bonnie Carolyn Glenn Fred Gerry Kenny Esther Allen Elsie Wilmar JT3T- Bahi, W. Bergmann, J. Bielefeld, R. Boyster, B. Brewer, L. Brown, J. Brown, S. Burgdorf, E. Burmester, M. Dennenbrink, R. JUNIORS Dear worth, J. Luca, B. De Rousse, E. Dinges, R. Doiron, D. Doiron, L. Dueker, B. Dumstorff, D. Eggerding, K. Ehert, B. Fadler, E. Frick, S. Gibbar, P. Goetting, G. Greathouse, R. Gregson, A. Guebert, L. Hanebutt, F Henry, V . Hentis, L. Hess, R. Kramer, S. JUNIORS Kueker, E. Kuhlman, R. Kuhn, L. Liefer, E. Liefer, L. Link, L. Ludwig, A. McCarthy, M McIntyre, J. Melliere, A. Melliere, J. Moehrs, J. Moll, R. Mudd, C. Nicholson J. Owen, C. Pautler, J. Ray, B. Reed, H. Rehmer, E. JUNIORS Rehmer, M. Rieke, C. Schoenberger, Seymore, R. Steffey, J. Stiebol, R. Sturm, P. Valleroy, E Wagner, E. Wiegard, G Wirth, L. Zipfel, M. STANDING, Left to Right: Mr. Adrian Phegley SponsoriMary Lou Palmer .Secretary; Glen Kaffenberger Vice-President. SEATED: Grace Bahr, President; Robert Koester. Treasurer. Braun, J. Brown, D Buch, E. Buch, J. Buch, M. Burgdorf, A. Deterding, A. Deterding, G. SOPHOMORES Dietz, B. Guebert, C. Guebert, S. Hanebutt, M, Hanger, B. Hiene, L. Kempfer, G. Kern, J. ft uJrnK JOl ft Kueker, D. Labruyere, G. Lane, E. o m Laurent, L. i .pjr Lucht, E. iv fif JWi- Mehring, J. Melliere, B. Moehrs, N. Montgomery, L. Nagel, N, Nicholson, M. Otten, J. Papenberg, J. Piel, D. Piel, E. Raffl, J. Roth, R. Schaefer, W. Schaffner, H. SOPHOMORES Voss, E. Wahl, E. Wallace, L. Weber, M. Not Shown urtener, R. Wehrheim, C. Wiegard, J. Windergerst, K. Wilson, E. Wirth, D. FRESHMEN Adair, L. Bahr, G. Guebert, E. Guebert, E. Blow, I. Burgdorf, S, Harbaugh, D. Hartmann, N. DeRousse, M. Dickerson, O. Hitzemann, J. Huetsch, H. Dickerson, W. Dinges, G. Doiron, G. Kaffenberger, Koester, D. FRESHMEN McDaniel, B. Liefer, A. Link, R. Rehmer, W. Roehrkasse, R. Rohlfing, R Marschall, B. Marshall, W. Rosemeier, P. Schmeig, L. Schmeig, R. Nagel, K. Nelson, S. Schnepel, D. Siegfried, L. Palmer, M. Prater, B. Rako, C. Voss, E. Wilson, J. Stellhom, W. Rehmer, D. Rehmer, M. Worley, C Not shown Guebert, G. Not shown Voges, D. 1. C. Laurent 2. M. Voss 3. J. Roth 4. A. Schoenbeck 5. C. Frick 6. R. Johnson 7. J. Stellhorn 8. V. Voges 9. S. Wegener 10. M. Ehret 11. M. Ludwig 12. C. Guebert 13. G. Parker 14. K. Schnepel 15. C. Liefer 16. F. Kaestner 17. B. Dueker 18. E. Kimzey 19. M, . Fausz 20. P. Wegener 21. P. Piel 22. P. Hiene 23. J. Hitzemann 24. C. Donjon 25. G. Wallace 26. J. Herschback 27. E Buch ORGANIZATIONS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Richard Kuhlman, Linda Doiron, Secretary; Shelba Brown. SECOND ROW: Richard Schuettler, Vice-President; Carl Braun, Maureen MacCarthy, Carole Frick, Treasurer. THIRD ROW: Horst Marschall, President; Mrs. Margaret Phegley, Sponsor; Carol Wehrheim, Carole Guebert, Dorothy Voges, Brigetti Marshall. MISSING: Robert Koester. FIRST ROW: Brigetti Marschall, Carolyn Wehrheim, Susie Guebert, Iva Blow, Norma Moehrs, Bonnie Millier, Betty Braun, Ann Burgdorf, Kay Logan, Nina Nagel, Jane Mehring, Dorothy Voges. SECOND ROW: Carol Guebert, Rita Johnson, Charles Mudd, Georgia Dinges, Eugenia Valleroy, LuAnn Schoenberger, Charlotte Shea, Geraldine Parker, Joyce Hitzemann, Margaret Rail. THIRD ROW: Shelba Brown, Betty Ehert, Janet Moehrs, Glenda Weigard, Freeda Bennett, Lola Heine, Edith Gregson, Mildred Besher, Joyce Simpson, Joan Papenburg. FOURTH ROW: Marlene Kennedy, Luann Liefer, Lucille Wirth, Carolyn Owen, Susan Frick, Eileen Voss, Darlene Kueker, Joyce Seymore. FIFTH ROW: Everett DeRousse, Alvin Melliere, Roland Stiebol. r°lVn E? 1 Pi efef Elarne fr; vvv Darlene Braun Sandra Wegener Susie Banks Sandra Kramer Grace Bahr LIBRARY CLUB FIRST ROW: H. Besher, Vice-President; S. Brown, Secretary; J. Moehrs, Treasurer; S. Frick, President; L. Mehring, Sergeant-at-Arms; Mr. C. F. Moxley, Sponsor; M. Rehmer, L. Link. SECOND ROW: M. Fauz, B. Bessen, L. Doiron, G. Brand, R. Kuhlman, S. Wegener, B. Dueker, J. Steffey, R. Greathouse, A. Burgdorf, B. Ehret. THIRD ROW: E. Gregson, M. Besher, E. Liefer, L. Liefer, L. Guebert, R. Stiebol, E. DeRousse, C. Donjon, A. Melliere, K. Windergerst, W. Melchers.R. Johnson, G. Guebert, M. McCarthy, M. Zipfel, K. Eggerding, L. Wirth, E. Rehmer. FOURTH ROW: R. Oakley, A. Liefer, F. Kaestner. FIRST ROW, Top Left to Right: B. Marschall, M. Besher, M. McCarthy, H. Reed, H. Bailey, M. Rehmer. SECOND ROW: G. Dinges, P. Rosemeier, S. Kramer, D. Voges, B. Melliere, N. Moehrs, F. Dumstorff, S. Guebert. THIRD ROW: B. Boyster, L Brewer, R. Rohlfing, J. Mehring, D. Kueker, E. Voss, C. Tillock, E. Gregson, K. Logan, L. Goeddel, L. Donjon. FIRST ROW, Bottom Left to Right: R. Schmeig, M. Rail, E. Guebert, E. Gue- bert, J. Simpson, J. McIntyre. SECOND ROW: A. Burgdorf, B. Ehret, J. Moehrs, D. Koester, D. Rehmer, R. Link, I. Blow, D. Wirth, Mrs. Abercrombie. THIRD ROW: H. Huetsch, J. Hitzemann, L. Doiron, C. Owens, L. Wirth, S. Frick, K. Eggerding, L. Heine, F. Bennett, D. Brown. LEFT T O RIGHT: Henry Besber, Harvey Salger, James Stell- horn, Ed Stellhorn, Carl Nagel, Ronald Roehrkasse, Virgil Rehmer. Ervin De Rousse, Sentinel; Roy Liefer, Vice-President; Kenneth Althoff, Presi- dent; Paul Liefer, Sec- retary; Robert Oakley, Reporter; Earl Kueker, Treasurer; Mr. Schuch- mann. Sponsor. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Ed Hiller, Delbert Goeddel, Glen Guebert, Claude Worley, Wayne Stell- horn, Carol Rako. SECOND ROW: Larry Kuhn, Lavern Schmeig, Milton Weber, Albert Gregson, Jerry Melliere, Wayne Marshall. THIRD ROW: William Schaefer, Ed Wagner, Vernon Henry, Roger Hess, Leroy Montgom- ery, Dick Weigard. FOURTH ROW; Vernon Voges, Gary Kempfer, Herbert Schaffner, Jerome Kern, Earl Wahl, Robert Roehr- kasse, FIFTH ROW; Robert Roth, Charles Vogt, Grayden Labruyere, Elmer Lane, George Deter ding, Dennis Durmstorff. SIXTH ROW: James Otten, Eugene Guebert, Leroy Bievenue, Alvin Milliere, Charles Mudd, Dwight Curten. F.F.A. GIRLS LEFT: J. Seymour, D. Voges, K. Eggerding, L. Wirth, A. Nevois, M. Roy, E. Guebert, P. Heine, B. Marshall, D. Koester, S. Frick. MIDDLE: B. DeLuca, N. Moehrs, C. Owen, R. Schmeig, R. Moll, J. Pautler, S. Brown, C. Shea, M. Kennedy, J. Moehrs, M. Rehmer, L. Henris. RIGHT: J. Papenberg, B. Brown, M. Burmester, J. Hitzemann, C. Laurent, R. Greathouse, M. Fausz, E. Guebert, K. Logan, J. Dearworth, G. Dinges, M. Rehmer. CHORUS LEFT: M. DeRousse, M. McCarthy, J. McIntyre, L. Doiron, K. Win- dergerst, D. Kueker, J. Brown, B. Dueker, E. Voss, A. Burgdorf. MIDDLE: H. Reed, S. Guebert, J. Mehring, B. Prater, A, Deterding, N. Nagel, L. Link, C. Wehrheim, J. Everding. RIGHT: D. Rehmer, M. Zipfel, P. Rosemeier, D. Wirth, J. Simpson, E. Kimzey, B. Melliere, M. Besher, B. Ray, J. Hitzemann. BOYS CHORUS LEFT: J. Wilson, R. Seymour, K. Schnepel, W. Melchers, B. Oakley, A. Liefer, R. Kuhlmann. MIDDLE: K. Althoff, E. Wilson, C. Rieke, D. Doiron, R. Hess, P. Sturm, C. Mudd, D. Fulkerson. RIGHT: J. Marschall, J. Raffl, N. Hartmann, D. Curten, G. Brand, L. Siegfried, R. Dinges, G. Kaffenberger. MIXED CHORUS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: G. Kaffenberger, N. Hartmann, B. Melliere, J. Simpson, L. Wirth, K. Eggerding, M. Zipfel, B. Ray, B. Marschall, S. Frick, J. Wilson, J. Sieg- fried. SECOND ROW: A. Burgdorf, A. Deterding, E. Voss, N. Nagel, B. Braun, S. Guebert, M. Burmester, S. Brown, J. Hitzemann, N. Moehrs, B. Dueker, R. Greathouse, M. Rehmer, L. Link, L, Doiron, J. McIntyre. THIRD ROW: H. Marschall, D. Doiron, J. Raffl, K. Schnepel, E. Wil- son, R. Seymour, G. Brand, P. Sturm, C. Rieke, R. Kuhlmann, K. Althoff. FOURTH ROW: D. Curten, R. Hess, A. Liefer, C. Mudd, D. Fulkerson, R. Oakley, R. Dinges, W. Melchers. FIFTH ROW: M. Kennedy, M. Fausz, J. Moehrs, J. Pautler, E. Kimzey, R. Moll, J. Dearworth, D. Wirth, M. McCarthy, H. Reed. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Herschbach, N. Nagel, B. Braun, Mrs. Staples. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: S. Trammel, K. Logan, R. Stiebol, J. Herschbach, J. Mehring, B. Braun. SECOND ROW: E. Guebert, L. Miller, M. MacCarthy, S. Brown, J. Simpson, L. Liefer, M. Prange. THIRD ROW: M. Voss, P. Sturm, E. Guebert, N. Nagel, C. Wehrheim, G. Dinges, J. Roth, E. Guebert. FOURTH ROW: R. Kuhlman, D, Dannenbrink, C. Rieke, F. Bennett, M. Rehmer, D. Goeddel, D. Wellmann, R. Sitze. FIFTH ROW: D. Fulkerson, Mrs. Staples, R. Roth, G. Brand, E. Gregson, L. Sitze. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: V. Voges, K. Eggerding, J. Seymour. S. Guebert, E. Voss, J. Hitzemann. SECOND ROW; S. Guebert, D. Casey, G. Rehmer, K, Kuhlmann, C. Stark, R. Dinges, D. Wirth. THIRD ROW; D. Kueker. H. Bailey, M. Zipfel, K. Hogan, D. Brown, R. Kuhlmann, R. Seymour. K. Schnepel. FOURTH ROW: L. Thompson, M. Karonda, D. Wellmann, K. Althoff, G. Kaffenberger, E. Wagner. FIFTH ROW: W. Melchers, H. Reed, J. McIntyre, L. Doiron. D. Curten, G. Brand. Gerald Doiron Mary Lou Palmer Charles Guebert Mildred Besher Edward Wagner Sandra Wegener SENIOR PLAY COVERALLS SYNOPSIS COVERALLS Directed by Mr. Oda Sitze Susan Stillman, attractive daughter of a hot-tempered father, has so far forgotten her socially ambi- tious mother’s training as to fall in love with Walter Brant, who is personally an excellent choice- but not financially in the good graces of the family. Susan defies the-family without much success until she secures the assistance of Grandad, meddle- some old busybody that he is. Family affairs are further complicated by the determination of Mrs. Morrison, a friend of Mrs. Stillamen’s, to annex Alexander, the Stillman terror, as a permanent boy friend for her unattractive daughter, Patricia. Such an alliance is altorror to Alexander. Meanwhile Fater is ready to make his final radio appeal for votes. Suddenly his voice goes back on him. Walter is called in. Walter, of course, saves the day, the election is apparently cinched for Mr. Stillaman; Mrs. Still- man relents about coveralls not being ‘nice;’ Susan gets her man; and the whole situation works out per- fectly for all. CAST Robert Stillman . . Margaret Stillman Alexander Stillman Susan Stillman . . Grandad Stillman . Walter Brant . . . Elizabeth Morrison Patricia Morrison . Miss MacArthur . . Irene ............ A Radio Announcer . . . Robert Oakley ......Carol F rick ......Glenn Brand .... Verna Voges . . . Kenneth Althoff ......Allen Liefer Jo Ann Herschbach . . . . Elsie Moeller . . . Bonnie Bessen . . . . Jeanette Roth . . . Larry Mehring Prompters Carol Guebert Rita Johnson JUNIOR PLAY PAPA SAYS NO! Directed by Mrs. Margery Eller SYNOPSIS Wealthy dictatorial Mr. Page decides to end his daughter Janet’s romance by sending her to South America. However, Jack finds out and flies to Florida to try to stop him. When Jack masquerades as a waiter and his friend, Pete Carter, disguises himself as a vamp, the fun begins. Everything might have gone well except for nosy Miss Luella Watts. When the police are called in everything looks hopeless. But, everything turns out for the best for Janet and Jack. Even Mr. Page falls in love. CAST Alonza K. Page . . Janet Page......... Jack Prescott . . . Mrs. Luella Watts Mrs. Helen Wilson Pete Carter........v Bill Sykes......... Joe................ Toots.............. Sallie ............ Liz................ Mrs. Hawkins . . . Genenvieve Hawkins The Detective . . . . . . Alvin Melliere . . . Janet McIntyre . . . . Vernon Henry ......Susan Frick . . . . Lucille Wirth . . . . Charles Mudd .......Paul Sturm . . . . Roland Stiebol . . . Carolyn Owens .... Linda Doiron .......Hazel Reed , . . . Eileen Liefer Maureen McCarthy . . . . William Bahr PROMPTERS MAKE-UP Janet Moehrs Mrs. Abercrombie Jeanne Steffey Sandra Kramer Jeanne Steffey Luann Liefer ST aNDW® Koester, R- L. LAURENT W. MELCHERS A. LIEFER K. ALTHOFF D. FULKERSON B. OAKLEY F. KAESTNER R. SEYMOUR A TEAM: V. Voges, E. Moeller, P. Gibbar, H. Reed, and J. McIntyre. CHEERLEADERS B TEAM: E. Voss, C. Tillock, F. Dumstorf, G. Dinges, and K. Logan. BASEBALL Coaches: STANDING-Mr. Hamby SEATED-Mr. Parkhill. FIRST ROW: Horst Marschall, Marvin Kennedy, Earl Kueker, Glenn Kaffenberger, Rodney Dinges, Richard Kuhlman, Calvin Donjon. SECOND ROW; Charles Guebert, Ralph Kuhlman, Larry Laurent, Wilmar Melchers, Ed Wegener, Bob Dannenbrink. THIRD ROW; Gerald Doiron, Robert Roehrkasse, Roland Stiebol. FOURTH ROW: Roy Liefer. 27 Assembly 28 F. F. A. and F. H. A. Party 4 Junior Play 11 Veteran’s Day No School 23 Movie for Cercis Benefit at School. 25 Thanksgiving Holiday 13 Christmas Dance 14 Christmas Pageant 17 Band Turkey Supper 22 Christmas Vacation Begins Stit 1955- -56 14 19 21 School Opened Fall Mixer Labor Day Holiday Undergraduate Pictures Senior Pictures—(Look pretty!) Freshman Initiation Teachers' Meeting— (Three cheers for the teachers!) .■ Assembly V Senior Tests F. F. A. Initiation f CLASS WILL We, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1956, considering ourselves thoroughly drilled in English, Spanish, and history, knowing that we are the liveliest and possibly the sweetest class yet to enter or leave our beloved and beautiful school, wish to bequeath our last will and testament to be executed in the order that follows: ARTICLE I. TO THE FACULTY To our principal, Mr. Arthur “Why are you roaming the halls?” Trammell, we bequeath angels for students and a new smooth running car and bars for windows. To Mrs. Margaret “Come, come all you pretty girls!” or “Why did you do that? Phegley we be- queath a girls Physical Education class who get dressed in time for class and who never complain about exercises. To Mr. Everett “I don’t care what the answer is; I want to know how you got it,” Parkhill we bequeath a class of 50 Advanced Algebra students and 9 baseball player who never make errors. To Mrs. Jacqueline “Ooooooooo-oh those Altos!” Staples we bequeath a jet propelled “Cynthia” for transportation and peppy “B” team cheerleaders. To Miss Aline “College is a wonderful place to get your man,” Johnson we bequeath a car of her favorite color and several empty seats in typing class with the hope that she can find better students to fill them. To Mr. Elmer “All right, let’s have it quiet in here,” Schuckmann we bequeath a candy machine and a flock of sheep on which his future “Barbers” could practice. To Mr. Cornelius “Oh, I get around!” Moxley we bequeath a new formula for hair grower and a English IV Class that keeps quiet. To Mr. A1 “This is not a test of eyesight!” Spratt we bequeath a co-operative Civics class and a new ’56 Chevie. To Mr. Adrian “Now isn’t that easy, kiddies?” Phegley we bequeath a board of Education to ap- propriate money for his History department and a Big Ben alarm clock to wake up his History students after a lecture. To Mr. Dale “Get something to eat and then go straight home!” ham we bequeath basketball boys that stay in training and a limousine to haul senior girls to Johnson’s. To Mr. Oda “Shut UP !!!” Sitzes we bequeath a Senior class that will elect a president that can out talk him and an automatic paddling machine. To Mr. William “Just bring your love problems to me!” Waters we bequeath a pair of elevator shoes and a bottle of Wild root Cream oil to keep his hair in trim. To Mrs. Margaret “TeeHee Hee!”Eller we bequeath a beautiful moonlit warm night on which to give a Junior Play and a cast that comes in on every cue. To Mrs. Betty “Well, it’s up to you!” Abcrombie we bequeath a third year home economics class. To Mrs. Ina Jean “I haven’t seen you for a long time!” Doiron we bequeath more people to give her dictation to keep her in practice and an electric typewriter to type all of Mr. Phegley’s tests. ARTICLE II, TO THE CLASSES To the Juniors we bequeath our seats in U. S. History class. To the Sophomores we bequeath our ability to make a good prom out of nothing. To the Freshmen we bequeath our sneakey tricks to initiating the future Freshmen. To the Classes, in general, we bequeath more dark little corners in which to hide from the teachers and some grass seed to cover up our paths across the lawn. ARTICLE III, TO THE INDIVIDUALS I, Kenneth “Let’s have a Bender Club Meeting!” Althoff, bequeath my ability to tell shady jokes to David Doiron and my bow-legged walk to Ed Burgdorf. I, Beatrice “Ya claws are showing, honey!” Banks, bequeath my ability to flirt and my forwardness to LuAnn Liefer. I, Henry “Mr. Phegley, I don’t agree with you I” Besher, bequeath my disagreeing nature and my engineering boots to Carl Rieke. I, Bonnie ‘T had a rough weekend!” or “Kids, I got some new earrings I” Bessen, bequeath my shapeliness to Eileen Liefer. I, Glenn “This is a queer joint!” Brand, bequeath my wise cracks in class to Paul Sturm. I, Esther “ACH! !” Buch, bequeath my athletic skill and my love for nature to Carolyn Owens. CLASS WILL I, Ervin “I had a rough night last nightl” De Rousse, bequeath my curly hair, my swagger, and my Don’t give a attitude to Larry Kuhn. I, Calvin “I’m going to practice typing,” Donjon, bequeath my typing speed to William Bahr Jr. and my bashfulness to Marilyn Burmester. I, Barbara ”1 saw Richie last night,” Dueker bequeath my singing voice and sweet nature to Patsy Gibbar. I, Mary “Oh I don’t know,” Ehret, bequeath my bashfulness to Carolyn Owen. I, Marlene ‘‘Hi kids I!” Fausz, bequeath my personality and citizenship to Ralph Kulhmann. I, Carole ‘‘Forever more!” or “That’s terrific!” Frick, bequeath my indifference to boys to Linda Doiron. I, Don “Look at those Fords!” Fulkerson, bequeath my ability to wear bright red sports coats and my good looks to Dennis Dumstorf, I, Ola Bee “May I help you?” Gibbar, bequeath my quietness to Maureen MacCarthy and my original ideas to Lois Link. I, Carol “Oh-No-o-o-o-o-ol” Guebert, bequeath my ability to look attractive in glasses to Jeanne Steffy and my ability to yell at basketball games to Emily Rehmer. I, Jo Ann “Oh Honest!” or “Gerrr!” Herschbach, bequeath my ability to stay home and study for tests to Sandra Kramer and half my A's to Betty Dueker. I, Pauline Oh, Geee! Heine, bequeath my athletic stature to Jerry Melliere. I, Jane Wait till I see Vernon Hitzemann, bequeath my motherly way and manners to Hazel Reed. I, Rita Oh S-s-s-s-sucks! Johnson, bequeath my gift of gab to Betty Ehret and my southern charm to Glenda Wiegard. I, Fred “Sorry girls, I didn’t bring my car today!” Kaestner, bequeath my “Mr. America” physique to Ralph Kuhlman and Alvin Melliere and my place on the “A” team to Roland Stiebel. I, Marlene “That stupid brother of mine! Kennedy, bequeath my pretty black naturally curly hair to Mary Lou Zipfel and the ability to chase Everett DeRousse to Lorraine Guebert. I, Marvin That stupid sister of mine! Kennedy, bequeath my indifference to women to Ronnie Seymour and my brown naturally curly hair to Vernon Henry. I, Elaine Crymenintely” Kimzey, bequeath my boy cut to Judy Dearworth and my active part in organ- izations to Jeanne Steffey. I, Carmeline “Hey, you kids, wait for me!’’Laurent, bequeath my silly laugh to Jo Ann Pautler and match- making ways to Lucille Wirth. I, Allen “SurelSure!” Liefer, bequeath my height to Earl Kueker and “I’m it” nature to Albert Gregson. I, Carolyn “You studying again 1” Liefer, bequeath my ability to sleep in history to Shelba Brown and my high squeaky voice to Barbara DeLuca. I, Paul “Get your cotton-pickin’ hands off!” Liefer, bequeath my love for hillbilly music to Susan Frick and my hearty chuckle to Barbara Ray. I, Roy “Better watch that stuff!” Liefer, bequeath my ready replies to Eugene Fadler and my red hair and freckles to Robert Bielefeld. I, Mildred OH MY !” Ludwig, bequeath my ability to get the same seat in study hall for four years straight to John Nickolson. I, Horst “Veil, dis is da vay it es now!” Marschall, bequeath my ability to make “On the cuff” speeches to Glennon Goetting and my short stature to Karen Eggerding. I, Larry “Easy Greasy” or “Steady Freddy!” Mehring, bequeath my wise cracks to Firmin Hannebutt and my ability to make a fool of myself to Roger Hess. I, Wilmar “Oh, that’s too much work!” Melchers, bequeath my laziness to Paul Sturm and my sleepiness to Charles Mudd. I, Wayne “That’s right but I’ve a better answer I Mesnarich, bequeath my ability to disagree with teachers to Ed Wagner and my big mouth to Audrey Ludwig. I, Elsie “Hey, you kids!” Moeller, bequeath my jolly nature to LuAnn Schoenberger and my 5’1” height to Susan F rick. I, Gerald “Just call me Smiley!” Meyers, bequeath my tight levis to Lucille Wirth and my friendly grin to John Bergmann. I, Carl “This ’ole‘crate ’ll do 90!” Nagel, bequeath my unrulyhair to Laura Brewer and my “I don’t care” attitude to Janet Mohers. CLASS WILL I, Arvellia “Do we have a test in history tomorrow? ’Nevois, bequeath my Frenchie looks to Bobbie Dannenbrink and my shorthand writing ability to Marilyn Rehmer. I, Robert “Hi, Doll!’ Oakley, bequeath my long uneven flat top and high squeaky voice to Carl Rieke. I, Geraldine “I don’t know!” Parker, bequeath my blond hair and my blue eyes to Janet McIntyre. I, Pearl “Oh, that’ll be cute! Piel, bequeath my quietness to Lorretta Hentis and my pretty blue eyes to Bessie Boyster. I, Virgil “Ain’t she a doll!” Rehmer, bequeath my ability to walk six girls home in one night to Robert Bielefield, and my love for cars to Larry Kuhn. I, Ronald “Who’s driving tonight?” Roehrkasse, bequeath my beautiful long naturally curly eyelashes to Everett De Rousse and my indifference to women to David Doiron. I, Jeanette “Oh, let me see, too!” Roth, bequeath my studious nature to Eugenia Valleroy and my flute to Jessie Brown. I, Melba Jean “Oh you kid!” Roy, bequeath my slenderness to LuAnn Liefer and my ability to wear color- ful clothes to Mary Lou Zipfel. I, Harvey “I have to stay home tonight to study!” Salgerto Rosalie Greathouse and my ability to get history to Ed Wagner. I, Richard “I don’t express myself,” Schettler, bequeath my hermit nature” to Sandra Kramer and my good-looks to Ed Burgdorf. I. Kenneth “I’m a ladies man,” Schnepel, bequeath my slenderness to Alvin Melliere, and my Romeo technique to Bill Bahr. I, Archie “Just ask me, I know!” Schoenbeck, bequeathmy ability to take six subjects and pass all of them to David Doiron. I, Charlotte “Listen for me on radio” Shea, bequeath my straight hair to Barbara DeLuca and my feeble voice to Rita Moll. I, Edward “Heck!!!” Stellhorn, bequeath my farmer boy looks to Rodney Dinges and my ten gallon hat to Marilyn Burmester. I, James “I don’t know” Stellhorn, bequeath my long flat-top to Ronnie Seymour and my ability to copy history to Paul Sturm. I, Verna “I love ’em all!” Voges, bequeath my little blond curls to Hazel Reed and my ability to flirt to J eanne Steffey. I, Marvin Oh no!! Voss, bequeath my ability to keep my nose in a book to Glennon Goetting and my many crewcuts to Charles Mudd. I, Glenda “Miss Johnson, is that a brief form?” Wallace, bequeath my longhair to Karen Eggerding and all my blue jeans to Betty Eh ret. I, Pearl I got a letter last night” Wegener, bequeath my love for animals to Lorraine Guebert and my tidy clothes to Glenda Wiegard. I, Sandra “My Word!” Wegener, bequeathmy ability to fall hard for boys to Betty Ehret and my artistic ability to Roland Steibel. I, Kenneth “Doesn’t make me any difference” Wintergerst, bequeath my long legs to Carl Rieke, my “Hot Rod” driving ability to Vernon Henry. In witness whereof, we the class of 1956, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-Six. c L A S s IP p H E C Y Stopping for a few minutes over John Hopkins Hospital, we see Jo Ann Herschbach lecturing to a group of medical students. From what we can gather, the theme of her speech seems to be that the reason humans have arches in their feet is so that they will better fit the curve of the Earth. Entering the theater where the Jackie Gleason Show originates, we see the June Taylor Dancers. The newest addition to these little lovelies is Verna Voges. Leaving New York to visit Harvard University, we see the new Physical Education teacher putting the football team through their paces. Henry Besher is training the boys for the Rose Bowl Game. Pausing over the Naval Academy at Annapolis, we see the students do some fancy drilling in honor of the new Commander. Preparing to take over command, looking very dignified indeed, is Admiral Paul Liefer. While over Washington D. C., we see one of former classmates taking his seat in the House of Representatives. He is, of course, Horst Marshall. Another of the class of ’56has found a place in the nation’s capital. We find Carolyn Liefer is now acting as private secretary to the President of the United States. Still another member of the class has found his way to a cabinet position. James Stellhorn is doing a terrific job as Secretary of Agriculture. T raveling south to Miami Beach, we see Pearl Piel as head model in the Miami Fashion Show. She is modeling a$20,000, pink mink coat which she also designed. Traveling to our home state of Illinois, we find Geraldine Parker as Dean of Southern Illinois University. Gerry is doing a wonderful job keeping the college students in order. Back in our old Alma Mater, Red Bud High, we notice that Ervin DeRousse is teach- ing agriculture. There is also another new addition to Red Bud High. We see the school nurse entering the building. As she turns to wave at our passing satellite, we see she is Elaine Kimzey. A few blocks down the road, we find Carol Guebert, now a registered nurse, as Supervisor of Nurses at St. Clement’s School of Nursing. Proceeding north to Springfield, Illinois, we see Melba Roy employed in a bakery. Her newest baking discovery has been entitled ‘Fresh Atomic Rolls.’ Entering the Capital Building is Calvin Donjon, a graduate of Yale University and, at the present. State Auditor. Crossing the river, we pause for a moment over Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Some- one notes that Marvin Kennedy is catching for the Cardinals. The information was also added that, after only five years in the major leagues, Marvin is challenging the home run record of Babe Ruth. Sweeping over the Arena, we notice a new ice show is scheduled to open soon. It seems that Elsie Moeller has taken a fancy to ice-skating and, having joined the ranks of Sonja Heine and Barbara Ann Scott, is touring the country with her own ice show. Passing over Keil Auditorium, we see that Barbara Dueker has found time to leave Richie and their darling twin boys to appear as guest soloist with the St. Louis Symphony. Looking on another part of St. Louis, we see Kenneth Windergerst as a mechanical engineer at Monsanto Chemical Company. Progressing further toward the East, we stop over what seems to be a large cattle ranch. Instead, we are surprised to find the cattle” are the St. Bernard dogs that Jane Hitzemann and her husband Vernon are raising for the International Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. Pausing for a minute over Chicago, we see a panel discussion about to begin on one of the leading television channels in the country. Leading the group is Jeanette Roth who is achieving fame for her educational program for children. In Milwaukee, we find two members of the class of ’56 have found their dream come true. Having become connoisseurs in their particular field, Kenneth Schnepel and Edward Stellhorn are now official samplers for both the Schlitz and Pabst Blue Ribbon companies. Taking a second to stop over Detroit, we see a new car being tested. Boy! This one could become the craze of the nation. While everyone is ohing and ahing, someone notes that this car was designed by Carl Nagel. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean, we see a large ocean liner headed for Europe. The name of the liner is the Rlanor named after its owner Ronald Roehrkasse. Here we see Don Fulkerson as drummer in his nationally known band, the Fulkerson Jazzites. Also in the show is Rita Johnson, a member of the chorus line. Down in the control room, Gerald Myers is supervisor of all controls on this first atomic driven passenger ship. Passing over London, England, we see Carmeline Laurent and Arvellia Nevois competing for the international title of Miss Shorthand. Who ever wins, it will be a terrific battle. Good luck, girls. Gliding over Helsinki, Finland, we notice that the Olympics are being held. Taking a close look, we notice Pauline Heine acting as captain of the All-American Women’s Basketball Team. Another of the best women athletes representing the United States in'the Olympics this year is Esther Buch. It seems very likely that Esther will break quite a few of the Present records. In the heart of Paris, the fashion center of the World, we see Sandra Wegener, as head designer for Madame Fifi Creations. One of the girls modeling these famous creations is Bonnie Bessen. While moving over F ranee, someone notes that a new levee is under construction. Looking closer, we see Robert Oakley operating anew caterpillar, a D-15, with an engine run by atomic energy. In Rome, Italy, we see Harvey Salger, the World’s first twelve star general, re- viewing the NATO troops. Harvey is the youngest man ever to be given such a command. Going to another part of the world to see what sort of surprise lies ahead, we peer into darkest Africa. There in the midst of the jungle we see a familiar face. Oh no! 111 cncr� nO It can’t be I But it is! Charlotte Shea playing her guitar and singing “Catch That Tiger.” Focusing our telescope over the Belgian Congo, we see a pretty American nurse working in a hospital. It is Marlene Fausz caring for a wounded native. We now head back into space. We have seen all of the class of ’56. They have all succeeded in their chosen walks of life. May their future be as bright as their past. It is the year 1965 and the first satellite ot outer space, the Roines, has been built. We find that Dick Schettler, the designer and constructor, is driving us on a path around the Earth. Passing over Indianapolis, we see that the big race of the year is about to begin at the Indianapolis Speedway. Well, what a surprise! Two of the drivers are Wayne Mesnarich and Virgil Rehmer. Heading East, we stop over Atlantic City to view the Miss America contest. We readily notice that Marlene Kennedy, Miss Illinois, has a splendid chance of winning. Sweeping down over the southern states, Dick comes to a stop over Houston, Texas. Here we see a rodeo is taking place. One of the bronco busters is a girl. Oh! If it isn’t Glenda Wallace. As we continue over west Texas, we see a cow poke branding a steer. A second glance tells us it is Larry Mehring. Someone comes up with the startling information that Larry is hauling in a salary of five dollars a month. Good going, Larry. As our satellite moves over Utah, we notice a school is having recess. The teacher is another classmate of ours, Mary Ehret. Flying over San Francisco, we see the Championship Tennis Game of the Year is taking place. Getting a little closer, we see Mildred Ludwig as one of the Players. Good luck, Milly. Moving on, we see a very brave man painting the Golden Gate Bridge. Who else could it be but Marvin Voss. Happy landing, Marvin! In Hollywood, we find one of Walt Disney’s latest pictures being premiered. Passing close enough to read one of the billboards, we notice that the entire art-work for the picture has been done by Pearl Wegener. While over Hollywood, we catch a glimpse of the head waitress at the Brown Derby. She is Ola Bee Gibbar. One of the members of our crew has called to our attention that, while passing over some of the large cities, he has viewed several of the large chain filling stations owned by F red Kaestner. Crossing the country to New York City, we adjust our high powered telescope to get a look at the latest edition of the New York Times. By reading the headlines, we find that a member of the class of ’56 has gone so far as to rewrite Webster’s Dictionary. Looking further, we see this industrious person is Carole F rick. We now stop for a few minutes to see one of the television shows being broadcasted. The contestants now on the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts are Glenn Brand, Wilmer Melchers, and Kenny Althoff. They are featured in the nation’s first Barber Shop Trio. HENRY BESHER: May I print a kiss on your lips ? VERNA VOGES: Sure, when do we go to press? ED STELLHORN: What will you take for a kiss? JANE HITZEMANN: If it has to be from you-- chloroform! CARMELINE LAURENT: That’s a nice dog you have there, but aren’t his legs awfully short? ARVELLA NEVOIS: Well, they reach theground, don’t they? MELBA ROY: What would you do if your ship sank in mid-ocean? MARLENE FAUSZ: Oh, I’d just grab a cake of soap and wash myself ashore. RONALD ROEHRKASSE: I joined the navy because I’ve always heard that, sailors are full of life, liberty, and the happiness of pursuit!, ELSIE MOELLER answering the telephone: “Sis isn’t in just now. This is her 110-pound, five foot two, blond, blue-eyed sister.” CAROLYN LIEFER: Is he really that dumb? MARVIN KENNEDY: Yes, he thinks that a basketball coach has four wheels. CAROLYN LIEFER: Boy, is he ever gone! By the way, how many wheels does a basketball coach have? CAROL GUEBERT: My uncle was put to death for bigamy. CAROLE FRICK: But the law doesn’t put people to death for that. CAROL GUEBERT: I didn’t say the law put him to death. It was his first wife. CALVIN DONJON: Why does your dog keep turning around in circles ? PEARL WEGENER: He’s a watch dog and he’s winding himself up. CHARLOTTE SHEA: Did that fellow act like a fool when you went on a date with him ? SANDY WEGENER: No, I was wearing my foolproof dress. GERALDINE PARKER: I’m half Indian and half English. BONNIE BESSEN: I’m half English and half Irish. DON FULKERSON: I’m half Scotch and half soda. OLA BEE GIBBAR: So you know as much about English as Mr. Moxley. How do you figure that out? KENNY WINDERGERST: Well, Mr. Moxley said it was impossible to teach me anything else. MR. PARKHILL: Give me an example to prove that heat expands things. DICK SCHETTLER: Days are longer in summer than in winter. LARRY MEHRING: When I was a child the doctor told me that if I didn’t stop biting my finger nails, I’d grow up to be an idiot. PAUL LIEFER: Why didn’t you stop ? ROY LIgFER: Can you stand on your head? AL LIEFER: No, it’s too high. POLICE: Your car missing? Perhaps it was stolen. MR. HAMBY: No, it couldn’t be that; it’s insured against theft. MRS. PHEGLEY: Do you have a mixed chorus? MRS. STAPLES: Yes, some can sing and some can’t. ELAINE KIMZEY: When I sing I get tears in my eyes. JO ANN HERSCHBACH: Did you every try stuffing cotton in your ears ? KENNY SCHNEPEL: How’re ya making it, Glen? GLEN BRAND: In the same ole still. SANDY WEGENER: I’m an artist. BARBARA DUEKER: I’m an artist, too. WILMER MELCHERS: What a pair of drawers! HORST MARSHALL: Remember, Fred, beauty is only skin deep. FRED KAESTNER: Well, I ain’t no cannibaL ELSIE MOELLER: Where did you ever learn such awful language ? VIRGIL REHMER: Learn it, H-—, it’s a gift! KENNY ALTHOFF: I don’t drink anything stronger than pop--and Pop drinks anything! MR. PARKHILL: and so we find that x equals zero. ARCHIE SCHOENBECK: Gee, all that work for nothing. MARLENE KENNEDY: When I go to heaven, I’m going to tell William Shakespeare that I don’t be- lieve he wrote all those plays. RITA JOHNSON: But, suppose he isn’t in heaven? MARLENE KENNEDY: In that case, you tell him. As we, the Senior Class of '56, leave and travel down the Road of Life, we hope these pages will carry many fond memories for you of your school days at Red Bud High School. GOOD LOCK SENIORS COMPLIMENTS «I BALDWIN GIL’S TEXACO SERVICE STATION ED STORY'S TAVERN PR. MEREDETH CONNER KRIB’S STORE William Kribs Red and White Store AMERICAN LEGION 622 BUD AND EMILY’S CAFE AND TAVERN WOOD'S TAVERN AND CAFE •WEHRHEIM MERCANTILE COMPANY ROCHER RALPH STOTZ QUARRY PR. DU ROCHER STATE BANK Mr. Burgeois FORT CHARTERS INN Bud and WilmoKh RED BUD •COWELL’S CLOTHING STORE •H. SCHRIEBER AND SONS Ph. 28 General Merchandise •SCHIiEFER SERVICE Ph. 291 Dealer in Sinclair Products RATZ MOTOR COMPANY •FIRST STATE BANK A. C. GIELOW AND SON Hardware •MOTOR SALES COMPANY Ph. 113 SALGER BROS. KOCH FURNITURE AND FUNERAL SERVICE O. H. JUNGE SERVICE STATION RED BUD LUMBER COMPANY Ph. 385 H. B. RUSSELL TRUCKING SERVICE INC. FRICK EQUIPMENT COMPANY HOGAN’S JEWELRY Bulova Watches •RUTH AND CARL JOHNSON ELMER MUDD State Farm Insurance ZIP’S STORE WM. A. VOSS AND SON SAXENMEYER LUMBER COMPANY DEHNE’S CLOVER FARM STORE Red Bud and Baldwin SQUARE TEXACO STATION MAC'S TAVERN AND BOWLING ALLEY THE CITY BAKERY •FIRST NATIONAL BANK JUDGE A. D. REISS STIRAMAN’S TEXACO SERVICE Route 3 •JESS AND PEG'S TAVERN Beer Wine Liquor Sandwiches We would like to thank all of these •L. A. SIEGFRIED Ph. 102 Supplier of Sinclair Products BEN FRANKLIN DIME STORE ART KRUSE Ph. 260 Standard Service SCHRADER DRESS SHOP Ph. 157 WESTERN AUTO COMPANY Les Kirsch, Clyde Renner, Roy Wirth COMMUNITY MOTORS EGGERDING MOTOR COMPANY Dodge and Plymouth Sales and Service •RED BUD BEVERAGES DR. GEO. H. MITCHELL Dentist Ph. 423 GUKER REXALL DRUGSTORE Justin Guker BURGDORF’S MARKET A FRIEND •AMERICAN FURNACE COMPANY H. E. STELLHORN AND SONS ZIPFEL BROS. 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