Versailles High School - Mirror Yearbook (Versailles, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1953 volume:

THE (HIRfiOR Published by the STUDENTS OF VERSAILLES HIGH SCHOOL Versailles, Missouri Picture courtesy of Massie--Missouri Resources Div. do reword With the passing of time, the memories of our school life will grow fainter and fainter, and then die away. Gone forever will be the routine of school life, the fun we had, and the friends we made. As the placid waters of the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks reflect the splendor of the surrounding country, we, the Annual Staff of 1953, hope that The Mirror will reflect the memories of this school year to you, so that the memories may linger forever. To you, the advertisers, contributors, and sponsors of the 1952 Mirror , we dedicate this book as an expression of our sincere appreciation for your interest, cooperation, and assistance. In the years to come we shall highly value the memories of our high school life, and we want to thank you for making these memories possible, through the Mirror ; therefore we dedicate this edition of our yearbook, to the businessmen of the communities served by our schools. t)edi ication Picture courtesy of Massie--Missouri Resources Div. Pep Squad rooting to win. Queen Candidates: Barbara Humphrey, Freshman; Dwen Pritchard, Sophomore; Lou Ann Stith, Junior; Charlene Himrod, Senior. Juniors � e co me grads. Best Wishes SKELLY OIL Reed Moore Jj-omecom in cj Compliments of VERSAILLES FEED AND PRODUCE M omecomincj. Q ueen 3 acu fay. MISS LA VERA LEHMAN English, Librarian, Social Studies. Bluffton College, Ohio, B. A. Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg. Co-sponsor of Senior Class. MR. WYRICK Principal. Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, B.S. Graduate work, C.M.S.C. Sponsor Student Council. Mr. Wyrick became our principal on January 16, 1952. Since that time he has become our friend and capable leader. His loyalty and interest has gained him respect. His cheerful smile has been a help to us, and we all feel he has done a great deal for V.H.S. NOEL CURL Physical Education, Health, Driver Training. Southwest Missouri State College, Springfield, B.S. Co-sponsor of Junior Class. MRS. MARJORIE HANKS English. Central College, Fayette, Missouri, A.B. Co-sponsor of Sophomore Class. MISS JOHANNA McDONALD Science. Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, B.S. Co-sponsor of Freshman Class. MRS. ANN MARRIOTT Mathematics. University of Colorado, B.A. Graduate work, University of Missouri. Co-sponsor of the Senior Class; Sponsor of The Mirror. Sponsored by GAMBLES The friendly store. 8 MRS. SARAH LENA ROTH Social Studies. Kansas City Jr. College, Central Missouri State College, University of Missouri, B.S. Graduate work, University of Missouri. Co-sponsor of the Sophomore Class. MR. WILBUR SCHMOLL Music. Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, B.S. Co-sponsor of the Freshman Class. MRS. CORA WAID Home Economics, Related Arts. Kansas State Teachers College, B.S. Graduate work, University of Missouri. Sponsor of Future Homemakers of America. MRS. EMMA WARNKE Commerce. Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, B.S. Co-sponsor of Junior Class. MR. ANDREW WHITE Agriculture. Wentworth Military Academy, University of Missouri B.S. Sponsor of Future Farmers of America. MISS WILMA BURNETT Office Secretary. MISS MARY LEE FRISBIE Office Secretary Best Wishes from the OZARK HOTEL MR. EARL WHITEAKER, Superintendent Northeast Missouri State College B.S. Education University of Missouri M.A. Education In the short time that Mr. Whiteaker has been here, he has gained the confi- dence and respect of the students, faculty and townspeople. All of us have felt the effects of his capable administration, and we greatly admire what he has done for our schools in his first year as supe rintendent. d oard op ddducation ..........a group of civic minded businessmen who are interested in our school. Their administration has helped us a great deal, and we thank them sincerelv! LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Don Hunter; Dr. Otho Washburn; Mr. Roy Berkstresser; Mr. Roy Otten, Vice-president; Mr. Roger Meyer, President; Mr. Harold Knoop, Secretary; Mr. Earl Whiteaker, Superintendent; Mr. Clarence Cable; Mr. Elmer Guenther, Treasurer. Congratulations from the WHITE HOUSE BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP Barbara Ann Gerber................Treasurer Dixie Hutchison.................. President Darrell Routon .............Parliamentarian Gene Klein........................Secretary Ross Hofstetter..............Vice-president lAJe 1 Jhe Seniors WE THE SENIORS.......We, the Class of ’53, leave V.H.S. with many- pleasant memories behind us and high hopes for the future. These past four years at V.H.S. will remain in our memories forever. It seems rather sad, in a way, to think we won't be back next year to share in the good times. For some of us there will be college; but for the rest, these have been the last of our carefree school days. As we look back over the past four years, we think of the parties, basket- ball games, plays, homecomings, and all our other activities. All of them brought happy and disappointing times, exciting wins and sad losses. At times we may think our school years have consisted of a lot of hard work and study; but without this there could not have been any worth-while accomplishments made. As we prepare to leave V.H.S. in a few days, we leave behind the hope that the underclassmen will find their years here as interesting and enjoyable as ours have been. CLASS MOTTO------------“One for all, and all for each” CLASS FLOWER---------Yellow Rose CLASS COLORS----------Yellow and White CLASS SPONSORS---------Miss Lehman and Mrs. Marriott Congratulations Seniors from THE BEAUTY BOX Seniors CATHRYN ALLEN Small and happy and full of pep. Pep Squad 2,3,4; F.H. A. 3,4; Chorus 4. RONALD AYRES Don't take life too seriously. You won’t come out of it alive, anyway. F.F.A. I, 2, 3,4; F.F. A. Contest 2, 3; Chorus 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Program 2. GERALDINE BALL Quiet until you know her. F.H. A. 2,3,4; F.H. A. Style Show 2, 3,4; Sub-district F.H. A. Meeting 2, 3,4; Chorus 4. RALPH BALL I don't care--I look like a good student. Basketball 3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; F.F.A. Softball 2,3; F.F.A. Basketball 2; F.F.A. Contest 3,4; Chorus 3,4; F.F.A. Officer 4; Softball 4; English Major. ELVERA BAUMGARTNER A book in hand, a thought in mind, A chest of knowledge she's sure to find. Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4i Mixed Chorus 3,4; Operetta 1,3; Student Council 2; Band President 4; State Music Contest 2, 3; Band Clinic 1,2, 3,4; Solos and Ensembles 1,2, 3,4; Pep Squad 2, 3; F.H. A. I; Choral Clinic 4. DWIGHT BERKSTRESSER He is known by the noise that he doesn't make. Softball 4; Chorus 4. FERN BLAND Sober, but not serious; quiet, but not idle. Chorus 4. BILL BRIDGES Girls, he's not shy. Take a look, then give a sigh. Chorus 1,2,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2; Choral Clinic I; Music Contest 1,2,4; Jr. -Sr. Banquet Program 2; Operetta I; Christmas Program 1,2; F.F.A. I; Class President 2, 3; F.F. A. Basketball 1; Student Council 4. Sponsored by VERSAILLES FURNITURE 13 Seniors JEWEL BROCKWAY She is pretty, witty, and very sweet, Just the girl you’d like to meet. F.H.A. I, 2, 3,4; F.H.A. Style Show I, 2,4; Chorus 1,2: Music Contest I; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting 1,2,4; Annual Staff 4; F.H.A. Box Supper 2. JUNE CALTON A light heart lives long. Chorus 4. DONNA CHAMBERLAIN A cute little girl with a sunny smile, Just always keep it and you'll be in style. Pep Squad 2,3,4; F.F A. Cheerleader 3; F.H.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Gymkhana 1,2, 3,4; Homecoming Parade 3; Librarian 3,4. LYLE CHAMBERLAIN Basketball, track, which will it be? Matrimony, matrimony, probably. Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Softball 3,4; Gymkhana 1,2, 3,4; F.F. A. 1,2, 3; Class Vice- President I; Sophomore Carnival King 3. SHIRLEY CHAMBERLAIN She has a smile that would knock the blues out of any day. Homecoming Parade 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 2; Librarian 3,4; Chorus 4; Class Queen 1,3; Pep Squad 2, 3,4. BOB CORNETT It's silly to think, let's talk. F.F. A. 2, 3; Chorus 4. DELRITA DANIELS She does her part with a cheerful heart. Pep Squad 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3, 4; Librarian I, 2, 3,4; Girls' State 3; Student Council 4; Softball I; Volleyball I; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting Program 3; Dramatics Play Contest 3. JIMMY DANIELS To be agreeable is to have friends. Band 3,4; F.F. A. I, 2, 3,4; F.F. A. 1st Vice-President 3; F.F. A. 2nd Vice-President 4; F.F. A. Dairy Judging Team 2; F.F. A. Dairy Products Team 3; F.F. A. Basketball 1,2. Congratulations from PRIMO PANTS COMPANY Seniors HAZEL ELLIOTT This little girl we all do know; About herself, but not her beau. Drum Major 3,4; Band I, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Vocal Solo 1,2,3,45 Saxophone Ensemble 3,4; F. H. A. 4;F.H.A. Officer 4; Operetta 1,3; School Play 2; Pep Squad 2,3,4; State 4“H Demonstration 2; Kindergarten Benefit Play 4; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting 4; Speech Contest 2; Choral Clinic 1,2,3,4; Band Clinic 2,3,4. DELORES FERGUSON The only way to have a friend is to be one. Chorus 1,2,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. Officer 4; Pep Squad 2,3,4. DALE FOXWORTHY it's not what you do, it's what you get away with. BERT FRANCIS A one-man circus that Ringhng doesn't control. Band 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Choral Clinic 1,2,4; Class Secretary 2; Softball 4; Operetta 1,3; Gymkhana 2,3,4; Saxophone Quartet 2; Boys’ Chorus 1,2; Track 3; Music Contest 1,2,3,41 Chorus 1,2,3,4. GERTRUDE FRISBIE Quiet, sweet, and pleasant to meet. F.H.A. Style Show 2; F.H.A. 2,4; F.H.A. Sub- district Meeting 4; Chorus 2,4. JIM FRISBIE lam willing to be convinced, but show me the person who can convince me. Choral Clinic 1,2,3,41 Band Clinic 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4’ 0ne Act PlaY 3‘ Operetta 1,3; All School Play 2; Vocal Solo 2,3,4; Boys' Quartet 2,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2. VELMA GARBER We hear her little and see her less. But she's a mighty fine girl we will confess. F.H.A. 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,4; Mixed Chorus 3; Thanksgiving Program 1,2; Christmas Program I. BARBARA GERBER Most of the time a quiet gal; her friends think she is quite a pal. Band I, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3.4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Music Contest 1,2, 3,4; Operetta 3; Band Officer 3; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Cheerleader I; F.H.A. Cheerleader 2; Class Officer 1,4; Student Council 3; Annual Staff 4; F.H.A. Convention I; Girls’ Chorus 1,2; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting I, 2, 3,4. Best Wishes from HART'S A. G. STORE Seniors BILL GERHART Never learn today what the teacher may forget to ask tomorrow. F.F.A. I, 2, 3,4; F.F. A. District Contest 2; F.F. A. Officer 4; F.F.A. Basketball I; Chorus 1,3,4; Band 2; Music Contest I; Boys' Chorus 1. JIM HALL Good deeds and dependable ways will someday surely bring him praise. Class President I; Speech Contest 2, 3,4; State Speech Festival 3; One Act Play Contest 3,4; All School Play 2; Operetta 1,3; Music Contest 1,2,3,41 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4i Boys' Chorus 1,2; Choral Clinic 1,2,3,4; Vocal Solo 3, 4; Boys' Quartet 2,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Band Clinic 2,3,4; Saxophone Solo I, 2; Saxophone Quartet 2, 3,4; Camera Club 4; Tiger Tracks Editor 3; Annual Staff 2, 3,4; Jr. -Sr. Banquet Program 2; Boys' State 3; Student Council 2, 3,4; Student Council Convention 2,4; Student Council Secretary 3; President of Student Council 4. NELLIE HANSEN A sweet girl with friendly ways. A smile, we're sure, always pays. Chorus I, 2,3,4; F.H. A. 1,2; F.H.A. Sub-district Program I. JO ANN HART Cute as a button, sweet as can be. That fits Jo Ann to a T. Pep Squad 2, 3,4; Chorus 2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Band Clinic 2; Librarian 4; Cheerleader I; Volleyball I; Gymkhana 1,2,3; Music Contest l, 2, 3; Play Day 4. RUTH HILDERBRAND She doesn't talk, only thinks. Chorus 1,2,3; Thanksgiving Program I, 2; Christmas Program I; P.T.A. Program 1,3; Music Program I, 2; F.H. A. 4; Assistant Study Hall Keeper 4; Chorus 4. TWILA HILTY Accomplishes much for she works whole-heartedly. Band 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4' Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Music Contest 1,2, 3,4; Choral Clinic 2, 3,4; Band Clinic 3; CHARLENE HIMROD A stranger she came; A friend she became. Humboldt, Iowa 1,2; Student Council 4; Pep Squad 3,4; Gymkhana 3; Playday 3; F.H. A. 3,4; F.H.A. Sub- district Chairman 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Choral Clinic 3,4; Band 3,4; Trombone Quartet 3; Music Contest 3,4; Operetta 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Program ajfv.H.A. Sub- district Meeting 3,4; State F.H. A. Meeting 3; Tri- County Speech Festival 3,4; District Speech Contest 3; One Act Play 3; Annual Staff 3,4; Candidate for Home- coming Queen 4. DARLENE HOFSTETTER A joke here, a joke there; She likes to tell them everywhere. Volleyball 1,3; Softball 2,3,4; Gymkhana 2, 3; Playday 3; F.H. A. 1,2, 3,4; F.H. A. Sub-district Meeting 1,2, 3,4; Chorus I, 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Operetta 1,3; Pep Squad 2, 3,4; Band 3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4 Homecoming Parade 4; Librarian 1,3,4; Student Council 4; Choral Clinic 3,4. Sponsored by MARKER'S SPORTING GOODS Seniors ROSS HOFSTETTER All work and no fun isn't the life for me. Chorus 1,2,3,4; Choral Clinic 3; Operetta 1,3; F.F. A. I; Gymkhana 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Athletic Manager 3; Class Vice-President 4; Music Contest 2,3; Track 3. DIXIE HUTCHISON A lovely smile, a winning way, That’s our Dixie any day. Russellville I; Softball 2,3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Pep Squad 2,3; Annual Staff 3; Student Council 3; Tri-County Speech Contest 3; Student Play Director 3; Music Contest 3,4; Band 2, 3,4; F. H. A. 2, 3,4; Play Day 3. DON HUTCHISON A farmer’s goal he will achieve, And that's not hard for us to believe. F.F. A. I, 2, 3,4; F.F. A. Contest 2, 3,4; F.F. A. Basketball 2, 3,4; F.F. A. 2nd Vice-President 2; F.F. A. President 4; F.F. A. Reporter 3; Chorus I, 2, 3,4; Music Contest I; Softball 4. BERNARDINE ISHMAEL It's a friendly heart that has many friends. Band 1,2,3, A' Music Contest 1,2,3, 4 Chorus 1,2,3,4; Pep Squad 2,3,4; eP Squad Secretary 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Librarian 3; Flute Solo 2; Band Clinic 1,2, 3; Play Day 3; Mixed Chorus 3; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting 3,4. WANITA JAMES She never talks, only smiles. F.H.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting 2, 3,4. WAYNE JAMES Wayne is never in a hurry, Always minus care and worry. ERMA JOBE Rather quiet she seems to be, But after four--you can't fool me. F.H.A. 2, 3,4; Chorus 4; F.H. A. Sub-district Meeting 4. LOUISE JOBSON A quiet girl with little to say, And lots of ways that's sure to pay. F.H.A. 2,4; Style Show 2; Chorus 1,2, 3; Christmas Program 2. Best wishes seniors, RUSSELL P. HALL, REALTOR JACOB'S CAVE Seniors DaWAYNE JOHNSON While others talk of wiseness, he achieves it. Tipton 1,2; Chorus 3,4. PAT KENNARD There's mischief lurking in her pleasant smile. Chorus 2, 3; Pep Squad 3,4; F.H.A. 3. GENE KLEIN Shall I go on, or have I said enough? F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 F.F.A. Basketball 1,2,3,45 F.F.A. Officer 3,4; F.F.A. Dairy Judging 2, 3; F.F. A. Livestock Judging 3; Student Council 3; State Student Council Convention 3; Operetta 3; Track 3; Class Officer 4; F.F.A. Softball 3; Chorus 3,4. J. C. LEE The type of person we like to know. Band 1,2,3,45 Basketball 1,2,3; Softball 1,2,35 Track 2,3; Gymkhana 2,3; Student Council 2,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Music Contest 1,2, 3,45 F.F.A. 2; F.F.A. Softball 2; F.F.A. Basketball 2; Athletic Manager 4. NELSON LEE I'm a timid little thing so girls don’t look at me. ' Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1.2; Operetta 1,3; Choral Clinic I; Music Contest 1,2,4; F.F.A. 1 F.F.A. Basketball I; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2; State Student Council Convention 3; Class Officer 2; Student Council I, 3. JACQUE McLENNON If we all could be as pleasant as she, What a happy world this would be. Chorus I, 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Band Clinic 2; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Majorette 2; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Gymkhana 2; Operetta 3; Class Queen 2; Music Contest 1,2,3,41 Jr.-Sr. Banquet Program 2; Choral Clinic 4. MARTHA MARR The name of ’Bones' shall live on with us forever. Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band Clinic 3,4; Choral Clinic 1,2,3,45 Music Contest 1,2,3,41 Operetta 1,3; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Brass Sextette 3; Soprano Solo 1,2; Annual Staff 3,4; State Music Contest 3; Band Officer 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,4. VIVIAN MONROE Witty, gay, and laughing, too; For a friend sheTl surely do. Band I, 2, 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. District Meeting 3,4; Softball 3,4; Volleyball 2,3; Gymkhana 2,3; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Secretary, Pep Squad 3; Vice-President, Pep Squad 4; Chorus 1,2; Music Contest 1,2,3,45 Saxo- phone Quartet 2,3,4; Camera Club 4; Play Day 3. Compliments from KANSAS CITY BIFOCAL CO 18 Seniors ROYCE MOSER He is true to his teachers, his work, and his friends. Band 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,45 Band Clinic 3; Operetta 1,3; Boys' Chorus 1,2; Solo 1,2, 3,4; Ensembles 3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,45 State Music Contest 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Program 2; Choral Clinic 4; Class Officer 2,3; Student Council 1,4; Photography Club 4; Annual Staff 1,2, 3,4; Annual Editor 3,4. CAROLINE NEBEL A cheerful heart makes bright the way. Office Assistant I; Librarian 2,3,4; Chorus 2,4; Christmas Program 2; Music Concert 2; Thanksgiving Program 2. GENE NOBLES When duty and pleasure clash, let duty go to smash.' Pep Squad 2,3,4; Chorus 4; Homecoming Parade 3; F.H. A. 1,2, 3,4; F.H. A. Program 2; Jr. -Sr. Banquet Program 2; Style Show 2,4. LEWIS OLLISON Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. BENNIE PARKSON I may do something sensational yet. F.F.A. I; Chorus 4. LETHA PARKSON ft Attractive, quiet, and co-operative. Entered 4; Chorus 4. DALE PHILLIPS He lives for today, tomorrow can take care of itself. Chorus 1,3,4; Music Contest I; F.F. A. 2,3,4; F.F. A. Softball and Basketball 2; Operetta I. THELMA PORTER Some talk seldom, some talk never, But Thelma goes on and on forever. F.H.A. 2,3,4; Chorus 1,4; Style Show I; Christmas Program I; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting 4; Pep Sqoad 2,3,4. Sponsored by GEO. E. CLODFELTER, Your Jeweler 19 Seniors ROWENA RAPP A cute lass with pretty hair, A sweet smile no matter where. F.H.A. I, 2, 3,4; F.H. A. Sub-district Meeting 3,4; F.H. A. Parliamentarian 4; Librarian 3,4; Pep Squad 4; Chorus 4; Style Show 2. ROBERT ROBINETT Always dependable. He is right there when you need him. F.F.A. I; Chorus I, 2, 3,4; Office Assistant 2,4; Softball I; Music Contest 2. DARRELL ROUTON Some others come to school for play, But Darrell comes to sleep all day. Boys' Chorus I, 2; Saxophone Quartet 2,3,4; Banci 1,2,3,4 � Mixed Chorus 3,4; One Act Play Contest 3; Class Officer 4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4 SHIRLEY ROWE A sunny disposition and a pretty face, A rare combination any place. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; F.H.A. Songleader 2; F.H.A. Vice-President 3; F.H.A. President 4; F.H.A. Box Supper 3; Operetta 3; Music Contest 1,2, 3,4; F.H. A. Sub-district Meeting I, 2, 3,4; Style Show 3; Annual Staff 4; Play Day 4. MILLIE STEPHENS A sweet gal with a sense of humor, And this we're sure is not a rumor. Softball I, 2,3,4; Volleyball 1,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; F.F.A. Cheerleader 3; Pep Squad 2, 3,4; Pep Squd President 4; F. H. A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting 2,3,4; F.H.A. Sub- district Vice-President 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3; Band 2,3,4; Music Contest 3,4; Gymkhana 3,4; Play Day 3; Homecoming Parade 3,4. SUE SWARTZ A better ball player you'll never find. You see it's always on her mind. Cheerleader 1,3,4; BeP Squad 2,3,4; Gymkhana 2,3; Softball I, 2, 3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,45 Music Contest 1,4; Operetta I; Student Council 2; F.H.A. 2,3; F.H.A. Sub-district Officer 3; Librarian 4; Office Assistant 1,4; Play Day 4. MINNIE THOSS Quiet and sweet and pleasant to meet. Mixed Chorus 3; Music Contest 1,2,3; Girls’ Chorus I, 2; Chorus I, 2, 3,4; F.H. A. 2; F.H.A. District Meeting 2. DARLENE VAUGHAN She looks serious, but you never can tell.1' Compliments of BARNES’ JEWELRY Diamonds, watches, and Silverware 20 P. A. BARNES, PROP. Seniors BARBARA WELPMAN Her friendship is worth having. Music Contest I; Chorus 1,2,4; F. H. A. 2, 3,4; Pep Squad 2,3,4; LH.A. Reporter 3; F.H.A. Secretary- Treasurer 4; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting 2,3,4; Li brarian 1,2,3,4; Style Show 2,3; Christmas Program 2. NORA MAE WELPMAN An answer to a teacher’s prayer. Typing Contest 3; Librarian 3; Chorus 3,4; Pep Squad 2,3; F. H. A. 2; Style Show 2. GERALD WILLIAMS Work and laughter go together. Band 1,2,3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,45 Chorus I; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Cheerleader I; F.H.A. 2,4; F.H.A. Sub-district Program 2; Play Day 4; F.H.A. Sub-dis- trict Meeting 4. JEANETTE WILLIAMS She who frowns on man must die an old maid, so why frown? Band 1,2,3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Chorus I; Pep Squad 2, 3,4; Cheerleader I; F.H.A. 2,4; Librarian 3, 4; Play Day 3; Play Day 3; F.H.A. Sub-district Pro- gram 2; F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting 4. enior S, Jh.stor V CLASS OF ’53 The past four years of school have passed very swiftly..... Early in September of 1949, one hundred six eager students enrolled as freshmen in V.H.S. This class, which was to become the Class of ’53, had as its sponsors, Miss Lehman and Mrs. Waid. The next year our number had dropped to eighty, but we worked diligently to produce the entertainment for “Plantation Party”, the junior-senior banquet. It was a huge success, and we, the sophomores, were fortunate to have Mrs. Marriott and Miss Lehman as sponsors. Now we were upper classmen! We had earned money during our three years of high school life to entertain the seniors at a banquet. Our theme, “Hitch Your Wagon to a Star,” was extremely beautiful. We had a starry sky, a moonlit garden,-------and a wonderful time. Finally we were seniors ! It doesn’t seem possible that our high school life is about over. We have looked forward to the junior-senior banquet, baccalaureate, graduation, and many other last minute events. On graduation night, we, the seniors, will walk down to the stage to receive diplomas. Of this group not one will forget the class of ’53; our sponsors, Miss Lehman and Mrs. Marriott; or the wonderful times we have had at V.H.S., our Alma Mater!!!! Courtesy of WILLIAMS FURNITURE CORA MAE WEBSTER You can lead a girl to school, but you can't make her think. ” Chorus 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3; Soft- ball I; Pep Squad 2,3,4; Gymkhana 2; F.H.A. Sub- district Meeting 2. . t W uruor Shirley Ball Carolyn Bauer Bill Beard Wayne Bias Darlene Coffman Leonard Dilcom Kathy Draffen Duane Hart Phil Hart Willa Mae Hayes Fannie Hibdon Donald Houchen Terry Humphrey Bill Ishmael Marva Johnson Ida Lain Ruth McDonald Jean McGinnis Jerrold McKinley Joe Massey Melva Maples Sponsored by MISSOURI UTILITIES Peggy Morris Lela Osborn Emma Parks Gene Peoples Delores Petty John Richardson Wayne Rumans Bill Scott Ernestine Shore ■ Bill Silvey Billy Bob Silvey Ray Silvey Lou Ann Stith Mary Taylor David Terhune Gloria Turnquist Eddie Williams Luella Woods Mary Mae Woods Harry Rand Walter Rand omoreA Carolyn Aeschbacher Bill Allen Charles Ball Margaret Ballard Keith Baumgartner Ronald Baumgartner Mary Margaret Beach Shirley Bennett Eunice Bentch Nellie Berkstresser Clark Bias Brooks Bland Norman Buchholz Gene Cable Lelia Calton Charles Chamberlain Bob Coffman Wanda Dayton Carol DeVinna Jim Dunnaway Best wishes, graduate! CARPENTER GUENTHER 24 omored David Easterla Walter Eppenauer Ilene Fields Herbert Frisbie Laurel Garber Mary Garber Rosella Garber Vernon Garber Kent Hall Wayne Hardin Catherine Higgins Etta Hilderbrand Dorrie Hoglund Betty Dell Houchen Carol Sue Housworth Carolyn Housworth Betty Jo Huff Donna Sue Hutchison Ruth Ann Juhl Carol Kennard Proof of the future---ARROW PRINTING CO. 25 omoreS Doyle Keyes Earl Kruse Geneva Kruse Anna Lee Mary Lee Warren Marriott Jimmy McGinnis Kay Moore Ruth Ann Morefield Armond Morrison Pauline Morrison Janice Nelson Charles Noyes Mike Parkson June Paxson Dwen Pritchard Doyle Pugh Kent Pyle Donald Raines Hugh Rapp The shoe center of Versailles FAMILY SHOE STORE 26 omored Marie Riggs Raymond Riggs Melvin Roberts Betty Robinson Jimmy Sargent Joann Scott Irvin Siegel Doris Stevenson Sharon Lee Stock Bill Swartz Jo Thoss Georgia Truitt Faye Turpin � Elsie Vaughan Marcellus Vogt Calvin Weaver Shirley Whittle Freda Widowski Darlene Zwanzig Compliments of MEYER'S DRUG STORE 27 Donna Hessefort Carolyn Hibdon Kathryn Hilty Kathryn Holloway Barbara Humphrey Larry Hunter Larry Hutchison Donald James Shelby Kistner Paul Klein Shirley Kreiling Larry McCollester Barbara McKinley Freddie Maples Lois Marriott Frank Massey Best wishes from MORGAN COUNTY GAS Carol Jean Akin Dudley Akin Charles Allen Bill Bauer Florene Baumgartner Donald Blacksten Fay Blanks Shirley Branson Paul Brewer Jesse Brown Amelia Cable Wilma Diener Jo Ann Earnest Bruce Erickson Jewel Farr Laura Farris men Barbara Marker George Marr Anita Jean Moon Patsy Morrison Jerry Sue Moser Patricia Murphy Dorthy Nolting Shirley Noyes Kenneth Pace Carl Pryor Bonnie Rains Ellen Richardson Helen Ritchie Mary Ritchie Annette Sargent Jackie Schmittauer men Gladys Silvey Bob Sousley Raymond Stidham Larry Stokes Mike Swartz Roy Taylor Norma Terry Shirley Terry Paul Webster Nicky White Darla White Donna White Andy Williams Darrell Willson Jo Ann Wilson Naomi Wilson Ruth Woods Philip Wells (no picture) Sponsored by RICKARD-GUENTHER Vivian’s slave for the day. A beauty ? ? ? Big catch !!! Grandpa Frank. •School Color bearers. Stepping high. Three stooges. Bicycle built for Paddle line. 2 , 'aze The gang’s all here. Campaigning for Barbara. On their way to the parade. The Fearless Four. Pronouncing sentence. Absorbing vitamin D. Our Oustodi lan Sponsored by TOWN AND COUNTRY THE LADIES READY TO WEAR MR. HENRY EARNEST, has been our loyal supporter and faithful friend. In his fifteen years of service he has become an essential part of our school. We are very grateful for his untiring efforts, and we sincerely thank him! MR. JOSEPH KIMBRELL Principal MRS. RUBY COX Grade b MISS HELEN BASS Grade 7 MISS LAMPTON Grade 6 MRS. MOON Grade 5 School MRS. JONES Grade 4 MISS KIDWELL Grade 3 MRS. HART Grade 2 mrs. McDonald Grade 1 MRS. STOCKTON Grade 1 Sponsored by VERSAILLES GREENHOUSE Diane Berry Bonnie Brotherton Kenneth Coffman Marie Colvin Bennie Cooper Betty Lou Daulton Leonard Earnest Barbara Foxworthy Joyce Hess Karen Hughes Harold Juhl Bobby Kantman Frank Kantman Bill Kennard Bob Kennard Eddie Lake George Lutman Forrest Moore Dallas Moritz Ina Mae Moritz Mary Peoples Quinton Peoples Ronald Peoples James Stokes Vencil Vogt Samuel Welpman Earl Whittle Harvey Williams Nancy Williams Flossie Wilson Mary Lou Wood Louise Porter In 1945 we started our school careers. There are only fourteen students now enrolled in the eighth grade who have been in V.G.S. for eight years. We have had various activities during our years of school. In the third grade we had an operetta; in the fifth grade we sponsored a box supper; and in the seventh grade we went on several skating parties, took a trip to Jefferson City, and painted a window for Hallow-e’en. Now we are in the eight grade. The final chapter of our grade school life is nearing completion. Our teachers through the years have been Miss Goddard, Miss Taylor, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Moon, Miss Lampton, Mrs. White, Mrs. Carson, and Mrs. Cox. CLASS FLOWER---------White Carnation CLASS COLORS---------Royal Blue and White CLASS MOTTO------------“Never try dying, but die trying Bobby Kantman, President-, Bonnie Brotherton, Vice-president; Sam Welpman, Secretary; Earl Whittle, Treasurer; Mary Peoples, Bennie Cooper, Librarians. Congratulations from MARCIE'S beauty shop Gary Dunn Bobby Earnest Betty Lou Ferguson Owen Fuhlrodt Loyce Guenther Sharon Hall Archie Hansen Teddy Haynes Donna Haynes Jeanette Hessefort Bob Huff James Huffman Shirley Kistner Patricia McGinnis Bill Meyer Ruth Ann Morris Lewis Morrison Lois Noyes Deborah Robinson Judy Searcy Jo Ann Templeton Johnny Vaughan Calvin Waisner Wanda Waller John Washburn David Washburn Theodore Washburn Bill Welpman Judy Williams Mary Wilson Clyde Wilson Erma Woods Evelyn Zelsman Sponsored by DAIRY QUEEN Robert Bennett Sharon Berkstresser Emma Brown L. K. Cable Sam Cable Doris Carpenter Cleo Chadwrick Donald Eckhoff Lois Edwards James Ferguson Jereline Frisbie Judy Gabriel James Gunn Gerry Hay be s Eva May Juhl Larry Kantman Forrest Marple Harold Marple Shirley Martin Ann McDonald Mary Alice Merriott Norman Merriott Sandra Merriott Norman Mitchell Loretta Morrison Allen Nelson Barbara Osborn Mary Lou Patterson Wilma Pipes Lee Roy Pryor Carol Ann Roeder Evelyn Silvey Lois Stevenson Letha Stidham Shirley Stidham Judy Stockton Lester Stringer Roberta Taulbee Raymond Tomblinson Loraine Vaughn Dolores Vaught Lee Anna White Jack Wilson Shirley Woods Barbara Hart Congratulations Seniors FASHION SHOP David Archer Delbert Bennett Weldon Best Calvin Bradshaw Gary Burkhart Jimmie Lee Colvin Peggy Comstock Roger Cooper Carl Fields Charles Fields Frank Fields Robert Guenther Stephen Gunn Stephen Hanks Larry Houchens Rebecca Huff Eleanor Huffman Linda Kennard Estella Landreth Roberta McKinley Georgia Martin Johnny Martin Kenyon Merriott Jerry Morrison Judy Ann Morrison Larry Morrison Gale Papen Linda Peoples Kenneth Ratcliff Donna Reavis Frances Searcy Billy Smith Judy Talbott Bill Todd Phil Turpin Darlene Vogt Larry Waller Sally Washburn Connie Willson George Wilson Phillip Wood Lloyd W ood Paul Zelsman Bobby Cornett Sponsored by ROYS CASH STORE 38 Phyllis Allen Beverly Ayres Deon Barnes Mickey Bennett Beverly Brown Paul Jean Coffman James Dornan Linda Ferguson Wanda Ferguson Bobby Fields Joyce Fitzgerel Patsy Gabriel Keith Gates Courtland Hall Jim Hughes Thomas Kerr Robert Lutman Jimmie Merriott Patsy Lou Moritz Jeanette Murphy Billy Pipes Warren Riffle Evelyn Roeder Vernon Si Ivey Patricia Sousley Virginia Stringer Robert Taulbee Joseph Turner Fay Vaughan Gladys Vaughan Patty White Paul White Lottie Williams Nellie Williams Wilma Wilson Congratulations Seniors R. V. WILLIAMS LUMBER AND COAL Good luck Seniors LANES RESORT (Pat and Bill Harding) 40 Richard Bolton Kay Bonine Jimmy Bowers Janice Braden Kent Cable 3 Jerry Cooper Carolyn Cornett Diana Degan Rita Ferguson D. F. Frisbie Shirley Haggerman Donna Hess Terry Hodges Susan Humphrey Jerry Ishmael Bobbie Jones Billy Laugeson Bobby Laugeson Joan Lepley Charles Merriott Mary Jo Meyer Kay McKinley Mary Margaret McKinley Donald Moritz Terry Nelson Patricia Neumeyer Bobby Peoples Alson Root Sharon Routon Sharon Silvey Jackie Stockton Ralph Tomblinson Bill Washburn Ruth Weaver Rickey Whitten Carol Whittle Donald Wilson Roy Wilson Sharon Wilson Judith Woods Sharon Porter Donald Wright Sponsored by GUEST HOUSE COURT Teresa Hanks Diana Kays Jimmie Kennard Joyce Laugeson Darrell McMillan Sue Nelson Alice Nobey Beverly Silvey Fonda Sue Silvey Jimmy Thatcher Truman Tomblinson Roger Uptergrove Arlene Vogt Colon Washburn Randy Allen Lindell Bennett John Berkstresser Dorothy Best Dean Bower Linda Colvin Merilyn Cooper Kathy Ann Davis Billy Fields James Dee Finley Patty Ann Wiekens Joy Lynn Williams Larry Williams Kathy Jamerson Marti McCarty Frankie Dean Peoples Glen Pipes Carl Roeder Emma Fae Sousley Bobby Stafford Betty Jo Sumner Sonny Vaughan Mary Weaver Lonnie Joe Williams Douglas Elley Compliments of BOYERS I.G.A. MARKET Judy Anderson Freddie Brown La Nita Cable Brenda Davenport Sue Davenport Jimmie Evans Kenny Fitzgerel Mollie Hall Wayne Harms Albert Landreth Billy Martin Wayne McGinnis Raymond Morrison Dwain Peoples Janice Roark Jimmy Searcy Logan Sousley Denzil Sumner Patty Turpin Charlotte Vogt Carolyn Wilson Karen Wyrick a Activities Courtesy of IRA WILLIAMS MINNOW STORE Students of Id. Jd. S. ncomincj Courtesy of CAIRNS’ WAY SIDE INN ddncj,lisli an cl Social .Studies Students in freshman English use the wire-recorder to detect strong and weak points in their talks. Freshman English class reads the story, The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden by Thornton Wilder. Under Miss Lehman’s guidance one hundred seventy-five students study freshman English, citizenship, and American problems. The English students are interested not only in writing correctly but also in using correct English in speaking. It is for this reason that one will hear the warning, “Speak more slowly,” as well as the statement, “Tha: word is not spelled correctly,” in the class- room. The citizenship class is concerned with making certain that the citizens of the future will be able to successfully take their place in government. Students in American problems study the problems that have faced our government through the years. By doing this the class hopes to face tomorrow’s problems with the assurance that they can be solved. American problems class holds a mock election. Citizenship class reviews the world's latest happenings. Map study for freshmen. Congratulations, Seniors! HAPPY HOURS RESORT T The social studies department puts forth an effort to develop the historical background of some of the modern social problems, and to consider intensively the pupil’s place and responsibilities with reference to American democracy. The pupils, one hundred sixty in all, are encouraged to think for themselves; to recognize propaganda and its influence; to express their own ideas; and to possess a historical background so that they will be better able to understand the world they live in. Students studying important locations. A round-table discussion of a unit in World History. ! fSmmm Using the projector to bring to life some phase of history. A heated panel discussion of a social problem in Sociology. Good Wishes, Seniors RED HOLLOW RESORT First year sewing in home economics. 2), ep artment Second year home economic students prepare for a dinner. HOME ECONOMICS Under the direction of Mrs. Waid forty-five girls are instructed in all phases of homemaking--cooking, sewing, child care, home management, and home nursing. The courses taught this year are Home Economics I, II, and III. Each year the class in the third year of home economics serves a banquet to the members of the school board and their wives. Each spring, as a finale to the sewing unit, a style show is presented to the school in an assembly. Senior students put their knowledge to a practical use. Mrs. Waid gives instructions to her first year class. Courtesy of MURKIN’S ROCKY COMFORT AGRICULTURAL The “Ag” department, through Agricultural I, II, and III, strives to make sure that the farmers of the future will be successful. Mr. White instructs forty-three boys in shop work, individual projects, class work, and other phases of farm life. Mr. White points out some facts con- Shop work plays an important part in cerning beef production. agricultural training. The boys learn the proper way to plane. Science £)epcirtm,ent r Future medical students at work. Is there a nurse, a doctor, or a veterinarian in this group? The science department of V.H.S. offers three courses---general science, biology, and advanced physical science---to a total of ninety-three students. In an attempt to under- stand this world of today, a study of principles and laws of science is made, with practical application to everyday living. Two laboratory periods per week give training in laboratory techniques, manipulation, and interpretation of results. Science is a basic course for those students who intend to make some phase of science a career. All students intending to go to college should take general science as a freshman and biology their sophomore or junior year. Be accurate, precise, and careful. Sponsored by GATLIN’S BOAT YARD Learning is doing in science . Which of these will make the first space trip to the moon? Did you say that is Hydrogen ? Band members are working hard for another I rating this year. Talent tries out for girls' ensembles. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The past year has been a very busy one for Mr. Schmoli and his proteges iifter refusing to be blown away while spending the night at the State Fair, the band returned to school and began working in earnest. They were well represented at the band clinic and at the contests. Besides the band, grade school music, and private instruction Mr. Schmoli has found time for four chorus classes daily. The band, mixed chorus, and other music students were combined into an impressive Christmas program. From the large mixed chorus a group of Lily Pons and Ezio Pinzas were chosen to represent our school at the choral clinic. The contests have, as in the past, provided an incentive to better work in both instrumental and vocal departments. The various solos, quartettes, trios, etc. have kept the music students very busy. Congratulations from NAVAJO BEACH The bulletin-board display showing occupations and activities where knowledge of algebra is essential is being studied by gen- eral mathematic students. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT The one hundred thirty students enrolled in the math, department work diligently under the guidance of Mrs. Marriott. They are trained to face the future’s mathematical problems by becoming skilled in general mathematics, algebra I, algebra II, and business arithmetic. The general mathematics class are making paper models in their study of lateral areas and volumes of solids. Mary Margaret and Ronald dividing polynomials. Business arithmetic students are studying income tax blanks. The bookkeeping class learns all about the work sheet. Delrita Daniels, a senior student, points out the Merchan- dise Inventory column. Shorthand students are being given practice in taking dictation. Later the work is transcribed on the typewriter During a typewriting practice period, some of the first and second year students are practicing in an effort to increase their typing speed while at the same time decrease their errors. COMMERCE DEPARTMENT The commerce department of V.H.S. is one of the largest in our school. Mrs. Warnke instructs one hundred sixty students in the fundamental skills of Typing I, secretarial practice, shorthand, and bookkeeping. (Commerce ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The English department includes one hundred forty-nine students of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. In the study of advanced English Mrs. Hanks endeavors to combine the study of grammar essentials, speech activities, and literature. This is to help the student form habits of clear thinking, better speech,and properly done written work. Harry applys to Darlene for a job. Sponsored by VERSAILLES PLUMBING and HEATING 53 Dorrie demonstrates the proper way to diagram a sentence The literature class presents a play. Education While most departments of the school endeavor to train only the mind, the physical education department has the goal to develop an alert mind in a healthy body with character traits and attitude becoming skilled through physical activities. A varied program touching almost every phase of physical activity---basketball, volleyball, deck tennis, Indian club drills, callisthenics, tumbling, and trampoline--is offered. Best Wishes from THE BANK OF VERSAILLES Sponsored by JONES STORE Q ueen J S(rttendan ts Mary Garber Darlene Coffman Jo Ann Earnest Mrs. Clarence W. Kemper, President of The Missouri Fed- eration of Women’s Clubs, selected the Queen of the Annual. % % Jim Hall Mildred Stephens 59 KNEELING: Patricia Murphy, Melva Maples, Kathy Draffen, Betty Houchen, Peggy Morris. ROW I: Hazel Elliott, Keith Baumgartner, Forrest Moore, Ronald Baumgartner, Larry Hutchison, J. C. Lee, Kay Moore, Harry Rand, Darlene Coffman, Carol Sue Houseworth, Carolyn Bauer, Lou Ann Stith, Mr. Schmoll. ROW 2: Andy Williams, Jimmy Dunnaway, Lela Osborn, Bernardine Ishmael, Barbara Gerber, Nicky White, Barbara Humphrey, Carolyn Aeschbacker, Gloria Turnquist, Jeanette Williams, John Washburn, Twila Hilty. ROW 3: Charlene Himrod, Jim Hall, Darrell Routon, Martha Marr, Gerald Williams, Florene Baumgartner, Phillip Wells, Betty Robinson, Vivian Monroe, Barbara Marker, Jimmy Daniels, Elvera Baumgartner, Dixie Hutchison. ROW 4: Royce Moser, Wayne Rumans, Jim Frisbie, Darlene Hofstetter, Bill Ishmael. Sponsored by COOPER’S CUT RATE STORE oru5 ROW i: Jim Hall, Janet Shepp, Ernestine Shore, Carolyn Aeschbacher, Jacque McLennan, Minnie Thoss, Kathy Draffen, Carolyn Bauer, Elvera Baumgartner, Darlene Hofstetter, Barbara Marker, Barbara Gerber, Barbara Humphrey, Darla White, Ronald Baumgartner, Mr. Schmoll. ROW 2: Bill Silvey, Jean McGinnis, Bernardine Ishmael, Shirley Ball, Twila Hilty, Lou Ann Stith, Delores Petty, Carol Sue Housworth, Dorrie Hoglund, Amelia Cable, Hazel Elliott, Charlene Himrod, Bill Bridges. ROW 3: Jimmy Dunnaway, Duane Hart, Faye Turpin, Betty Robinson, Jo Ann Earnest, Shirley Rowe, Lela Osborn, Carol DeVinna, Martha Marr, Jo Ann Hart, Sue Swartz, Donald Raines, Kent Hall, Larry Hutchison. ROW 4: Vernon Garber, Harry Rand, George Marr, Ross Hofstetter, Ray Silvey, Bert Francis, Lyle Chamberlain, Royce Moser, David Terhune, Donald Houchen, Jim Frisbie, Darrell Routon. ROW I: Donna Sue Hutchison, Gene Nobles, Emma Parks, Mary Margaret Beach, Dorrie Hoglund, Caroline Nebel, Patsy Morrison, Shirley Chamberlain, Delores Ferguson, Barbara Welpman, Velma Garber. ROW 2: Jean McGinnis, Jerry Moser, Mary Mae Woods, Jo Ann Earnest, Donna Hessefort, Shirley Ball, Anita Jean Moon, Delrita Daniels, Thelma Porter, June Calton. ROW 3: Ernestine Shore, Ruth McDonald, Pat Murphy, Cathryn Allen, Gladys Silvey, Geraldine Ball, Donna Chamberlain, Ruth Ann Juhl, Pauline Morrison. ROW 4: Faye Turpin, Minnie Thoss, Rowena Rapp, Jo Ann Hart, Nora Welpman, Gertrude Frisbie, Betty Huff, Janice Nelson. oruS Sponsored by VERSAILLES BARBER SHOP (August Kroeschen-Proprietor) ROW is Mr. Schmoll, Lou Ann Stith, Charlene Himrod, Hazel Elliott, Darlene Hofstetter, Lela Osborn, Bernardine Ishmael, Barbara Marker, Carol DeVinna, Amelia Cable, Barbara Gerber, Sue Swartz, Vivian Monroe. ROW 2: Ruth Hilderbrand, Betty Robinson, Carol Sue Housworth, Betty Dell Houchen, Delores Petty, Martha Marr, Shirley Rowe, Jewel Brockway, Melva Maples, Darlene Coffman, Carolyn Bauer. ROW 3: Shirley Noyes, Letha Parkson, Jacque McLennan, Cora Mae Webster, Rosella Garber, Anna Lee, Kathy Draffen, Eunice Bentch, Lela Calton, Janet Shepp. ROW 4: Doris Stevenson, Darla White, Florene Baumgartner, Twila Hilty, Elvera Baumgartner, Barbara Humphrey, Carolyn Aeschbacher, Peggy Morris. oruA ROW i: Mr. Schmoll, Gene Peoples, George Marr, Jim Hall, Darrell Routon, Bill Beard, Royce Moser, Lyle Chamberlain, Bennie Parkson, Billy Scott, Kent Hall, Donald Houchen, Dale Phillips, Ronald Ayres, Jimmy Dunnaway. ROW 2: DaWayne Johnson, Robert Cornett, Bill Bridges, Eddie Williams, Nelson Lee, Joe Massey, Ross Hofstetter, Dwight Berkstresser, Bill Gerhart, Ray Silvey, Jimmy Frisbie. ROW 3: Jimmy McGinnis, Vernon Garber, Wayne Rumans, David Terhune, Bill Ishmael, Robert Robinett, Gene Klein, Donald Raines, Jimmy Sargent, Ralph Bail, Ronald Baumgartner, Harry Rand, Larry Hutchison. ROW 4: Darrell Willson, Laurel Garber, Marcellus Vogt, Keith Baumgartner, Bert Francis, Jimmy Daniels, Lewis Ollison, Duane Hart, Charles Ball, Billy Silvey, Don Hutchison. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of farm boys studying vocational agriculture in rural high schools of the nations The Versailles Chapter of Future Farmers of America has fourty-five boys participating in the chapter, state, and national organizations. The judging teams and parliamentarian teams took part in contests at Warrensburg. This year they were also represented at the American Royal, and at the State and the National Conventions. Officers for the year of 1952-53 are as follows: President............................Don Hutchison First Vice-president . . . Gene Klein Second Vice-president . . .Bill Gerhart Third Vice-president . Jimmy Daniels Treasurer..................Hugh Rapp Reporter...................Ralph Ball Parliamentarian . . . David Easterla Student Council Representative .... Secretary Kent Pyle...................Charles Chamberlain VERSAILLES CHAPTER F.F.A. ROW I: Mr. White, Dale Phil- lips, Walter Rand, Joe Massey, Hugh Rapp, Gene Klein, Kent Pyle, Ralph Ball, David Easterla, Larry Stokes. ROW 2: Doyle Keyes, Bruce Erickson, Donald Blacksten, Melvin Roberts, Gene Cable, Jimmy Shepp, Larry McCollester, Earl Gene Kruse, Charles Ball, Charles Chamberlain. ROW 3: Billy Allen, Mike Parkson, Raymond Riggs, Billy Gerhart, Clark Bias, Walter Eppenauer, Lewis Ollison, Duane Hart, Paul Klein, Paul Brewer. ROW 4: Ronald Ayres, Jimmy Daniels, Doyle Pugh, David Terhune, Frank Massey, Bill Jesse, Irvin Siegel, Bill Bob Silvey, Dudley Akins. Best Wishes from MORGAN COUNTY OIL COMPANY F.H.A. ROW i: Janice Nelson, Mildred Stephens, June Paxson, Bernardine Ishmael, Rowena Rapp, Gerald Williams, Delrita Daniels, Donna Chamberlain, Jeanette Williams. ROW 2: Wanita James, Mary Ritchie, Georgia Truitt, Ruth Hilderbrand, Dixie Hutchison, Cathryn Allen, Norma Terry, Lois Marriott. ROW 3: Brooks Bland, Ernestine Shore, Barbara McKinley, Nellie Berkstresser, Carolyn Joyce Housworth, Lela Calton, Ruth Woods, Doris Stevenson. ROW 4: Jo Thoss, Shirley Terry, Louise Jobson, Dolores Ferguson, Dar- lene Zwanzig, Mary Taylor. fThe Versailles Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America has seventy- five members affiliated with both the state and national F.H.A. organizations. HW e carry out national, state, and ■ local projects. We sent a box of clothing to Korea, and each year at Christmas e Our officers for this year are: President....................Shirley Rowe Vice-president...............Janice Nelson Secretary and Treasurer................. .........................Barbara Welpman Parliamentarian..............Rowena Rapp Student Council Representative.......... we adopt a family and furnish them with.................................Delrita Daniels food, toys, and clothing for all. We have had an all school party with a recreational director from Kansas City in charge of the program. Charlene Himrod was chosen as Sub-district president in 1952-53. Reporter....................Jean McGinnis Song Leader...................Hazel Elliott Game Leader...............Ernestine Shore Courtesy ot MOSER HATCHERY ROW i: Barbara Gerber, Carol DeVinna, Velma Garber, Hazel Elliott, Dorrie Hoglund, Mary Beach, Patsy Morrison, Barbara Welpman, Gene Nobles. ROW 2: Ida Lain, Pauline Morrison, Willa Mae Hayes, Eunice Bentch, Helen Ritchie, Geraldine Ball, Anna Lee, Mary Garber. ROW 3: Marva Johnson, Betty Huff, Vivian Monroe, Darlene Hofstetter, Charlene Himrod, Jean McGinnis, Gertrude Frisbie. ROW 4: Jewell Brockway, Shirley Rowe, Catherine Higgins, Ilene Fields, Shirley Ball, Fay Turpin. Student (douncil Sponsored by FLOTTMAN’S HARDWARE . w SM. i � IS?° 952 0 ROW I: Darlene Coffman, Gloria Turnquist, Sue Swartz. ROW 2: Cathryn Allen, Betty Robinson, Delores Petty, Kathy Draffen, Charlene Himrod, Rowena Rapp, Bernardine Ishmael, Donna Hutchison, Shirley Chamberlain, Jo Ann Hart, Delrita Daniels, Gene Nobles, Donna Chamber- lain. ROW 3: Peggy Morris, Ruth McDonald, Gerald Williams, Betty Houchen, Jeanette Williams, Hazel Elliott, Martha Marr, Darlene Hofstetter, Barbara Gerber, Vivian Monroe, Betty Huff, Melva Maples. ROW 4: Georgia Truitt, Carolyn Bauer, Carol Sue Housworth, Dolores Ferguson, Lela Osborn, Fannie Hibdon, Lou Ann Stith, Jacque McLennan, Anna Lee, Coach Curl. ROW 5: Mary Lee, Carolyn Joyce Housworth, Barbara Welpman, Dorrie Hoglund, Kay Moore, Thelma Porter, Ernestine Shore. Sfc i ■ r %t if, TUXUCL Rowe, Martha h rs. Marriott, Ke i« c Kav M°ore« ROW I: Gerber, Petty, ROW i. Ca tbryn Warnke, Bauer, r Wills on. Shirley Chamberlain r en- RO'V 2: Gene' Gertrude Frisbi uth Hilderbrand DoR ?;r;neishmaei a We. ette iHiar es F Prnan DarIene He crguson, Ralph Bali tarns, Roivcria f Betty Robinson, � R° 3: Carolyn Wall, Darrell Who won, boys? Deciding whether to take them home or not - grade cards, Which one, Kathryn? Lady of leisure, Three of a kind, Past tense, Now for another day. The grand nightl Courtesy of WASHERETTE Junior pals. Present tense. Future tense? What time is it girls? Are you paid to park there, Bernardine? Mr. Nailer and Mr. Cooper. Mr. Cofer. Bert and Kay. ■ Twas the Night Before Christmas. Versailles Opponent A B A B1 55 35 Alumni Nov. 1 75 41 T5 39 Richland Nov. 4 62 39 45 22 Richland Nov. 18 62 18 58 23 California Nov. 21 55 39 74 37 Tipton Nov. 25 44 32 61 38 Warsaw Dec. 2 41 32 90 38 Smithton Dec. 5 66 22 60 33 Cole Camp Dec. 9 53 22 70 38 Warsaw Dec. 12 50 23 30 33 Osage Dec. 16 48 39 83 44 Stover Dec. 19 54 38 48 34 Tipton Jan. 13 53 47 55 33 Eldon Jan. 16 56 31 55 30 Camdenton Jan. 20 58 34 63 37 Camdenton Jan. 23 82 48 75 33 Osage Jan. 30 71 31 6l 37 California Feb. 9 69 45 65 36 Stover Feb. 16 58 44 48 25 Eldon Feb. 19 61 41 ROW I: Bill Bauer, Mike Swartz. ROW 2: Paul Klein, Larry Hunter, Bill Swartz, Frank Massey, Bill Jesse, Charles Chamberlain, Ronald Helman. Courtesy of BEN FRANKLIN (Bud Walton) .14” )eam Versailles Tournaments Opponent Versailles Nov. 11-15 68 Iberia 35 45 Crocker 52 61 California 45 California Jan. 6-10 64 St. Elizabeth 44 62 Tipton 55 39 Warrenton 46 44 Jamestown 49 Sub- Regional Feb. 23-28 Regional March 2-7 State March 9-14 ROW i: Ray Silvey, Bill Silvey, Bill Ishmael. ROW 2: J. C. Lee. Phil Hart, Eddie Williams, Lyle Chamberlain, Nelson Lee, Kent Hall, Ross Hofstetter. Compliments of FAIN’S DRUG STORE ROW i: Gladys Silvey, Carolyn Bauer, Dixie Hutchison, Millie Stephens. ROW 2: Barbara Humphrey, Betty Houchen, Donna Sue Hutch- ison, Fannie Hibdon, Darlene Hofstetter, Sue Swartz, Vivian Monroe, Coach Curl. GAMES PLAYED Versailles Opponent Won Tipton Sept. 8 Lost California Tourney Sept. 13 Won Tipton Lost Won Osage Lost Won California Lost Lost Tipton Sept. 16 Won Won Eldon Sept. 18 Lost Won Russellville Sept. 22 Lost GAMES PLAYED Versailles Lost Won Lost Opponent Stover Jan. 22 Won Tipton Feb. 2 Lost California Feb. 19 Won ROW i: Lou Ann Stith, Dixie Hutchison, Millie Stephens, Cora Mae Webster. ROW-2: Betty Houchen, Donna Hutchison, Fannie Hibdon, Carol Sue Housworth, Coach Curl, Darlene Hofstetter, Sue Swartz, Gloria Turn- quist, Vivian Monroe. Sponsored by SHYRACK-GIVENS GROCERY CO. and WASHBURN’S CAFE ROW I: Donald Houchen, Ralph Ball, Don Hutchison, Bill Ishmael, Phil Hart, Ray Silvey. ROW 2: Coach Curl, Dwight Berkstresser, Eddie Williams, Lyle Chamberlain, Kent Hall, Bill Swartz, Charles Chamber- lain. GAMES PLAYED Versailles Lost Tipton, Sept. 8 California Tournament, Sept. Lost Osage Won Tipton, Sept. 16 Lost Eldon, Sept. 18 Opponent Won 13 Won Lost Won CHEERLEADERS Chief among the helpers of our basketball team are the cheerleaders. They lead the yells that help to show our boys we are behind them and rooting for them. It’s hard work to jump with a smiling face all during the game. Hurrah for the cheerleaders! “A” Team Cheerleader: Millie Stephens, Sue Swartz, Gloria Turnquist, Darlene Coffman. “B” Team Cheerleaders: Gladys Silvey, Patricia Murphy, Barbara Humphrey, Barbara Marker. The office help gets a breath of air while they have their picture taken. Biology shrimp feed, (yum yum) 1952 -1953 SEPTEMBER 8 We began our first day of school with 270 enrolled. 9 First assembly of the year. 13 We played in the Tri-county Softball Tournament at California. 20 Band Day was held at Columbia. 23 The high school faculty went to a Camp Fire Fiesta. 25 Student Council gave the first all-school party of the year. 26 Cheerleaders were chosen at the Pep Squad Assembly. OCTOBER 1-2-3 Syracuse Junior High Tourney. 7 Sophomore Hayride. 13 Blue Monday----Seniors took the Ohio Psychology Test. 14 Basketball Officials’ Clinic at Osage. 15-16-17 Osage Junior High Tournament. 15 The Annual staff gave a “television assembly” 16 Pep Squad initiation and party--some fun! 17 F.H.A. Sub-district Meeting was held here. 20 Curtis Magazine Sales Plan was launched. 21 We enjoyed the Aristocrats of Songs. 22-23 Mr. Eehmer took Senior pictures. 23 F.F.A. Box Supper and Cake Walk. 28 Girl Scout Assembly and Sophomore Hallowe en all-school party. 31 Homecoming bonfire and pep rally. NOVEMBER 1 Homecoming Day: Parade I0:oo A.M.; Alumni Game; and dance. 5_6-7-8 State Teacher’s Meeting, Kansas City--our first vacation. 10 Back-to-school. 12-15 Versailles Twenty-third Invitational Basketball Tournament. 24 Tri-county Choral Clinic at Osage. 26 Thanksgiving Assembly was presented by the Ministerial Alliance. 27-28 Thanksgiving vacation! Do you think we'll win, girls} Librarians absorbing Vitamin D. First issue of Tiger Rag . DECEMBER 9 The Baillie Group provided an entertaining assembly 18 The Juniors sponsored the Christmas all-school party--big success. 22 Annual Christmas Concert was given by the music department. 23 First issue of “Tiger Rag,” Christmas Assembly; and Christmas vacation began--at last. JANUARY 5 Christmas vacation ends. 6-10 California Invitational Tournament. 7 We enjoyed the talented Petrie Brass Esemble. 15 Band Clinic was held at Eldon. 22 P.T.A. was entertained by the Home Economics Girls’ fashion show. 29 Home Economics Class entertained the school board members and their wives at a dinner. 30 A trampoline exhibition was given during the half of the Osage game. FEBRUARY 5 The F.F.A. sponsored an all-school party-----the Whiskered Band furnished music. 6 Tri-county Speech Festival was held at Osage. 12 The social studies classes presented a Lincoln Assembly. 20 Annual F.F.A. Assembly. V. H. S. in action at the California Tournament. MARCH 14 Tri-county Music Festival at California. 19 The Freshmen all-school party was loads of fun. 20-21 State Student Council Convention, held at Ferguson, was attended by delegates from V.H.S. 24 Tri-county One-Act Play Contest was held at California. 26-28 District Music Contest at Warrensburg. APRIL 1 Terry Golden, folk-singer, provided an entertaining assembly. 2 The Ministerial Alliance presented an Easter Assembly. 3 Good Friday---Easter holiday. 10 The Science Department held an Arbor Day Assembly. 17 The Senior play was a big success. 24 The Senior class sponsored the last all-school party of the year. 3 0 Tri-county track meet was held at Eldon. MAY 1 Miss Lehman’s English Department gave an interesting assembly. 7 Student Council Election and Inauguration. 8 Student Council representatives chosen in class meetings. 15 The Junior - Senior Banquet--highlight of the social season. 17 Baccalaureate services with Rev. Firestone as speaker. 21 Seniors big day--Commencement, Dr. Curtis L. Wilson was a speaker. 22 Senior and award assembly. The last day of school--0 Happy Day! Ready for another school day. _________________________ I After the game, stop at PAT’S CAFE A pretty picture taken to contest. A quintet of twirlers. Tigers win third place in Versailles Tournament. 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Best of Luck Seniors ’53 B-K CTERRERS Phone 202 for Prompt Service Bill and Thelma Kreiling KROOPS Quality Men’s and Boys’ Furnishings Ladies’ and Children’s Ready-to-wear Shoes and Dry Goods See Us For New Merchandise Phone 61 Versailles, Missouri VflCflTIOn VILLAGE Cottage Court Lake of the Ozarks New Modern Convenient Gravois Mills, Missouri Telephone-3 11 TIL GRAVOIS mom 14 units on “Lake of the Ozarks” “Air-Conditioned by Philco” Phone 351 Gravois Mills, Missouri Scottie Congratulations from Gib Morgan TOP 0' TAL AILL Morgan Meats Groceries Tackle Novelties Highway 5 Lake Road 3 TAL LEADLA-STATfSIAflA Best Wishes ! Class of ’53. Published by Roy E. and Mary Frances Often Class of ’25. For a Wholesome Life Eat HOLSUffl BREAD Trout’s Bakery Boonville, Missouri With Best Wishes From Your ffilEllDS 111 THE COURT HOUSE Florence Meyer Cornie Wood Robert Stockton Leonard Earnest Culley Blacksten Pete Goodman TH{ SIfiff Of THE 1953 (OIRROR wishes to express sincere appreciation to all who helped to make this yearbook possible. MYERS ANDCO INC TOPEKA. KANSAS