Santa Fe High School - Indian Yearbook (Alma, MO)

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-4 ..,.--- .-s-...ALS-ingh.--L..4., 44. r, , The delicious meal was served by lower classmen in appfopriate d to the music of Lee Brandt's Band. This ambitious class again won the P.T.A- f1'iP- We again journeyed to Excelsior Springs, since we enjoyed ourselves so much the preceding year we just had to go back. Two members of our class were sent to Girls' and BOYS State by the Waverly American Legion. They were .Toyce Smith, who went to William Woods College at Fulton, and Lawrence Biesemeyer, who went to C.Ivi.S.C. at Warrensburg- Barbara McKnight and Joyce Smith attended the typing and bookkeeping contests respective- ly at Warrensburg. A number of the girls and boys from our class helped represent the glee club and band in the music contest at Warrensburg. Listed are the juniors who made the team that year: Lawrence Biesemeyer, Donnie Schreier, Darrel Lynn, and Frances Snodgrass. Barbara McKnight was an attendant to the annual queen. Cecelia Valentine, Glenn Weedin and Douglas Fiene undertook the task of helping lead the cheers for our much favored basketball teams. We lost B. R. Tohnson and gained Bob Templeton as classmates. 1-ess, Later we danced And now the most important year of all--the year of 1955i Mr. Coffelt is the sponsor with Barbara McKnight as president, Oscar Schmidt Ir.-vice-president, Celia Utlaut- reporter, and Gerald Lane-giftorian. The class was very happy to have Joyce Chrisman reign as home-coming queen. This year we were happy to add to our class .Tames Hutcherson, but we were sad to lose George Kelling, Hazel Smith, Tommy Foose, and Floyd Smith. Yes, 1943 was a great year, but 1955 stands out even more in the memories of those who started their school career a long twelve years ago. We leave with unspoken joyful thanks, a twinge of sadness, and a heart filled with hope. These are the memories of our school and our education. .v.u.uu..x.u. 'r'r'F'r'r'n Class Motto: We Build The Ladder On Which We Climb Class Flower: White Carnation Class Colors: Red and White Z0 A spons splend to m achs in Ver F was was tw so it stopp W the Te assig end. L eating, A 7:30 cursi Waiting selves singing Ten 0' one c tals of hour of of the e plain mornin new-11 of ant their beauti Upon it was After a bles la We ate 11 ii fv -w + . Limit 2

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e he doesn new ber fr onts diameter efinitely in the report his Jet prize e ll the tax ned in New nslder a the ir own appy event gram course will close IQ55 Class Histor Since we were reorganized to form district R 8 in the fall of 1950 we the members Of 012211955 graduating Class Shall start our h1story w1th the beginning of our eighth year of sc ool Durmg our flrst Year here we chose Mr Powell as our class sponsor and Dor1s Lane represented us as class president The carnation was chosen as our class flower and our colors were blue and wh1te The class motto was ' Just Budding ' At the end oi the year there were th1rty four happy little freshmen to be They were Cecelia Valentine Lawrence Bxesemeyer Norma Bristow Joyce Chrisman Betty Eager Douglas F1ene Tommy Foose Helen Hinz B1lly Hambrick W1lma I-Iambr1ck Ira Lee Hammond Martha H0ll1S George Kellmg Doris Lane Gerald Lane Edna Lichtenthaler Darrel Lynn George Layton Barbara McKn1ght Nancy Meyer Sh1rley Johnson Barbara Potts I-'eRae P01-ntef Ma1'J0I'1e R0we Oscar Schmidt Jr Wendell Schmxdt Hazel Sm1th Joyce Sm1th Marvm Smith Frances Snodgrass Sylv1a Summers Jarv1s Tressler Celia Utlaut and Glenn Weedm Barbara McKnight was the valedlctorian with Joyce Sm1th and Oscar Schmidt Jr receiving Amer1can Leg1on Citizenship awards We re entered school in the fall of 1951 with thlrty two green freshmen During the year we added Harold Hoefhcker B R Johnson Gerald Anglen and Lester Walterscheld dropping Barbara Potts Jarv1s Tressler and Bllly Hambrick That year we presented three one act plays wh1ch proved to be very successful under the able d1rect1on of Mrs Mary Bramble our sponsor and English teacher We chose Barbara McKnight as candidate for the annual queen and succeeded in electing her Class officers that year were Pres1dent Celia Utlaut vice pres1dent Gerald Lane secretary Barbara McKn1ght treasurer Oscar Schmidt Jr reporters Joyce Smlth Joyce Chrisman and George Kelling We were proud to have three members of our class on the basketball teams Gerald Lane Betty Eager and Sylv1a Summers Cheerleaders who came from this very well balanced class were Celia Utlaut and Joyce Chrisman The next year we were no longer green freshnuen but consldered ourselves as and Mrs Pomter Class officers Oscar Schmldt Jr president Wendell Schmidt v1ce presldent LeRae Pointer secretary Donald Schreier treasurer and Joyce Smith and Joyce Chrisman reporters That year we again presented a class play Sylvia Summers was home coming queen and Cel1a Utlaut was chosen to go on the Sophomore P1lgr1mage This mdustrious class won the P T A trip and we decided to v1s1t Excels1or Springs The day was spent in skatlng and sw1mm1.ng At noon we enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch at Lake Maurer On our way home we stopped at R1chmond to see a mov1e We welcomed Floyd Smith and Donald Schre1er mto our class that year but we were sorry to lose Norma Br1stow Harold Hoefl1cker Dor1s Lane George Layton and Gerald Anglen More members of our class were added to the basketball teams that year they were Oscar Schmidt Jr Wendell Schmidt LeRae Pomter Barbara McKn1ght Cel1a Utlaut Joyce Chrxsman and Joyce Smith Douglas Fiene was one of the cheerleaders Our JUHIOI' year proved to be the most exc1t1ng of all We started the year as usual by electmg our sponsor and off1cers Miss Lancaster was chosen as sponsor Cel1a Utlaut pregtdent Gerald Lane v1ce president Barbara McKnight secretary Darrel LYDI1 treasurer and Joyce Smith reporter December 3rd was the most er citing day of 0L11'jun1or year our class rings arr1ved Everyone was gomg around with his hand stretched out before him Thls year lt was our turn to gwe the senlors of 54 a banquet and dance lt was a large success and everyone enjoyed hlmself When the seniors ar rxved thf gym was beautifully decorated ln a Hawanan motif In the center of the gym thf rt was a large pond surrounded by palm trees The colors used were green and whlte r. It ' A t , 1 1 1 , ' , 1 5 ' . ' ' I . I . a 1 , , , . , , rs , J , ' , ' ' , I , . , , , . I 7 Y 7 D - 'l 1 1 a u n 1 n , . , ., . , I , IS , , , a ' , ' 1 - , ' . - . . , v. . ' of I D g . . , , bl ' 3 I , , . . . . . - I . 1 ' ! a : . - . , . - . - , - 1 - . ., ' I , . Y ' 1 , ' - . , , well-seasoned sophomores. Our sponsors that year: Mr, Darlington, Mr. Breitenbucher . . . . . 2 . --I . , . - . - . , , - I . - , . e ll - ' ' ' ' . . . . , . , . , . , l , : ' . -1 . 2 I ! 7 ' J 1 . - ' - . 1 1 - . - . ' . - I' - A , ' - . 1 . . , . I ' ' ' . , : ' ' H . ' I . , , I , .

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we danced rip. We receding Boys' lliam W oods burg. respective- - sent the who made Frances . lentine , r our much clas smates . he sponsor tlaut- hrisman es e, and Floyd s of those en joyful ies of our Senior Trip April ls-ls, 195 Af approximately 4:20 A-M-a F1'idaYf April 15, twenty-eight sleepy-eyed seniors and sponsors entered Sunnyside Cafe. After a slight delay, we departed at 4:45 for the wondrous splendor of the Ozark Mountains. Our small caravan of five cars jogged along merrily toward our destination until we had to make an emergency stop at Sedalia. It was now nearing the hour of seven and our stom- achs told us it was time for breakfast. Since the seniors of the previous year had breakfasted in Versailles we decided to give the fair city our business also. , Following a hearty meal, we journeyed on towards the wilds of the Ozarks. A brief stop was made shortly after breakfast for gas. We arrived at Bagnell Dam at 8:32 A.M,, which was two minutes late for the guided tour through the power plant, The next tour was at 9:30 so it was decided to motor on to Kirkwood Lodge. On our way from Bagnell to Kirkwood we stopped at an observation tower, where we enjoyed a very pleasant view of the lake region. When we arrived at the Lodge, located in Osage Beach, Missouri, we were asked to go to the Terrace Room for an explanation of the rules and regulations. We then received our room assignments, unpacked our wrinkled clothes, and readied ourselves for a very enjoyable week end. Lunch was served from 12:00 to 1:00, afterwards the afternoon was spentiin boating, eating, dancing, playing ping-pong, or just resting our weary bones. A very delicious and filling smorgasbord dinner was served at 5:00 P,M, From 6:00 to 7:30 the time was spent i.n taking pictures, dancing, and digesting our food. At 72,30 the ex- cursion boat, Governor McClurg, dropped its gangplank on the sandy beach where we were all waiting to go aboard. The captain greeted us as we stepped on the deck, and we seated our- selves at the tables. The warm starlit night was spent in a continuous round of dancing and singing. There were other schools on board but Santa Fe had the largest representation. Ten o'clock came much too soon, and we all sorrowfully left the Governor McClurg, We had one consolation, there would be square dancing at the Lodge, We were taught the fundamen- tals of square dancing before we attempted to participate in this Ozark tradition. After an hour of dancing, we were classed as first rate hillbillies and received our Hillbilly Diplomies. Immediately following the graduation, there was a Wiener roast on the beach. The rest of the evening was spent in singing, dancing, playing ping,-pong, watching television, or just plain talking. Twelve-thirty--lights out and everyone settled down for a much needed nap. The next m01'ning after a hearty breakfast we threw our clothes in suitcases, said good-bye to our new-made friends, and headed for the Bridal Cave. On the way we stopped to see a collection of antique cars and music boxes. The boys gave the cars a once over while the girls spent all their nickels in the music boxes. From there we journeyed on to Bridal Cave. We enjoyed a beautiful scenic tour through it, although we were a bit damp from the moisture of the cave. ' Upon leaving we spent considerable time and money in the gift shop of the cave. By that time it was nearing noon, so we hurried back to Camdenton and ate lunch. W Mr. Coffelt, our sponsor, called Sedalia, Missouri and rented the skating rink there. After a short stop at Gravois Mills, we arrived in Sedalia at 3.:30. Two hours and many tum- bles later we decided to leave Sedalia and the skating rl-nk behind and drwe on to Marshall' We ate a light Supper at the Valley Drive-ln and then slept through a double feature show. Approximately 11:30 P,M., Saturday,AP1'i1 16, 'fWentY'ei8ht S1eePY'eYed' Sunburned' and dirty seniors and sponsors returned to Sunnys-ide Cafe. This W5-S '31 tiring experience buf one that will remain in our Collection of pleasant senior memories forever. V ,, , , i - i . . 1 -AA., - x K . , - , ,