Warrenton High School - Wahisho Yearbook (Warrenton, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1954 volume:

IHDOSSIW ‘N01N1UHVM 100HGS H3IH N01N1IISVM What is high school? To some it is an opportunity to learn and add to their store of knowledge. To others it is meeting people and making friendships. To still others it is athletics, or social activities To all of us it is both an opportunity and adventure. We have tried to capture many facts of high school life and preserve themforyou in this volume--Your 1954 W ASHISHO. THE STAFF FACULTY CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS ADVERTISING POTPOURRI 1. Shirley, Joyce, and Judy show a table setting in Home Ec. 2. Larry and Harrietta. The Carnival King and Queen. 3. Doug and Jeanette en- joy a dance at the FHA Christmas Party. 4. Mrs. Wehrman, Miss Quinn, Miss Schebaum, Mr. Hall, Mrs. Hall, and Mr. Witthaus take time out for refresh- ments at FFA Barn- warming. 5. Allan, Kenny, Dwayne, and Norman harmonizing (?) at Sen- ior Initiation Party. 6. The orchestra at the FHA Dance. 7. Phyllis and Mary Jo did a number at the Sen ior Carnival. FACULTY E. RAY ZEY Superintendent M. Ed. University of Missouri, B. S. in Education, Central Missouri State College. GEORGE GERDEMAN Principal, Science A. B. Central Wesleyan College, Graduate work, Missouri University. MARIE GERDEMAN English B. S. in Education, Missouri University BERNITA QUINN Mathematics B. S. in Education, Missouri U. Grad- uate work, Missouri U. HAROLD FERGUSON Social Studies B. S. in Education, Central Missouri State College Graduate work, Missouri U. FACUITY ALLAN KELSAY Industrial Arts and Driver Education B. S. in Education, Southwest Missouri State College. LUCILLE SCHEBAUM Home Economics B. S. in Education, Missouri U. Grad- uate work, Missouri U. GLADYS HELMS Commercial Studies B. S. in Education, Central Missouri State College. RAYMOND MARTIN Elementary Prin. Instructor in Music M. Ed. Missouri University, A. B. Culver-Stockton. NELSON HALL Vocational Agri. B. S. in Education, Missouri U., M. A. Agriculture, Missouri U. AGATHA WEHRMAN Librarian B. S. in Education, Library, Washing ton University. FACULTY E. LLOYD C. HELMS Coach, P. E. B. S. in Education, Central Missouri State College. RUTH EARLY 8th Grade B. J., Missouri U. MATTIE WINGATE 8th Grade Work at Washington U. MARY KATHERINE HOLT Home Economics Practice Teacher from Missouri Uni- versity. RUTH ZEY Secretary IRENE WITTHAUS Secretary BETTY SPRICK Chonu 1,2; National Honor Society 2,3; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Treas. 3; President 4; Year- book 3,4; Class Sec’y 3; Assembly Planning Comm. 4; Tom-Tom Staff 4. LARRY LUECKE Chorus 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Co- Captain 4; Free Throw Award 1; Track 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Sentinel 3; Vice President 4; Class Sec'y 2; Class Pres. 4; All Around Athlete 3,4; Captain of All Star Team, Bowling Green Tourney 3; Second All State Team by Globe Democrat 3; Carnival King 4; Assem- bly Planning Comm. 4. DWAYNE KERSTEN Chorus 1,2,3,4 . Band 2,3; Assembly Planning Comm. 4; Basketball 2,3,4. BOB DREYER Chorus 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3, 4. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Class Sec'y-Treas. 1. MARION UCHTENBERG Band 1,2; Sextet 4; Chorus 1.2,3,4; Pep Squad 1,2,3, 4; Cheerleader 4; President 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 3.4; Yearbook 4; Class Reporter 4; Assembly Plan- ning Committee 4. BETTY SCHWARZE Chorus 1,2; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Sec’y 4; Yearbook 4; F H. A. 1.2.3, 4; Band 1.2,3,4; Band Queen 4; Tom-Tom Staff 4. GLORIA MEYER Chorus 1,2,4; Sextet 2,3; Music Scholarship 2; Class President 2; F.H.A. 3,4; Bamwarming Attendant 4. MARCELLA BRUNING Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Quar- tet 4; F.H.A. 1.2.3.4; Sec’y 2; Pep Squad 1,2,3; Class Treas. 2; Yearbook 3,4; As- sembly Planning Comittee4. SENIORS JERRY ANSON Chorus 1,2,3,4; Quartet 1; Tom-Tom Staff 2,3,4; Yearbook 2,3,4; Ass't Edi- tor 3; Editor 4; Baseball 2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 4; Assembly Planning Comm. 4; V. Chairman 4; Citizenship Award 4. DOUG ELLIS Chorus 1,2; Baseball 2; Bas- ketball 1; Band 1; Track 1, 3,4; Class V. Pres. 3; As- sembly Planning Committee 4; Sec'y-Treas. 4. DELVIN HASENJAEGER Chorus 2; F.F.A. 3,4. ALLAN HEDEMAN Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Quartet 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2,4; Co-Captain 4; Track 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4;Report- er 3; Pres. 4; F.H.A. At- tendant 2,4; Class V. Pres. 1; Class Pres. 2; M. C. Jr. - Sr. Banquet 3. JEANNE SCHMIDT Chorus 1,2,3,4; Sextet 2,3; Trio 4; Pep Squad 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Year- book 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1, 2,3,4; Song Leader 3,4; Jr. Homemaking Degree 3; Chapter Homemaking De- gree 4; Tom-Tom Staff 2, 3,4; F.F.A. Attendant 3; Class Reporter 1; Assembly Plan. Comm. 4. PATTY MORHAUS Chorus 1,2,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Band Attendant 2; Pep Squad 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Class Pres. 3; Tom-Tom Staff 2,3,4; Co- Editor 3; Legion Girls' State Award 3; Yearbook 3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Secy 4. MAX IE SCHROEDER Chorus 1,2; Yearbook 4; Orchestra 2; F.H.A. 3,4. JANET BOONE Chorus 1,2,3,4; Sextet 3,4; National Honor Society 2, 3,4; Tom-Tom Staff 4; F.H.A. 3,4. RAY LANZONE Basketball 4; Track 2,3.4; Baseball 4; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Sentinel 4; Class V. Pres. 2; Class V. Pres. 4. MARJORIE GARVERT Chorus 1.2. 3; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Treas. 3; Barn- warming Queen 2; Sr. Carnival Attend. 3. SENIORS HARRIETTA YOUNG Softball 1; Volleyball 1; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Sextet 3; Trio 4; Pep Squad 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 4; Yearbook 4; Class Treas. 3; Sr. Carni- val Queen 4; All Around Athlete 4. MARY JEAN BURGESS Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Sextet 4; National Honor Society 2, 3.4; F.H.A. 3.4; D.A.R. Good Citizens Award 4; Class Treas. 4; Basketball 4; Tom-Tom Staff 4. NORMAN SMITH Chorus 1,2; F.F.A. 2. 3.4; Treasurer 4. PATSY BROWN Chorus 1.2, 4; Band 1,2. 3, 4; Sextet 1; Trio 4; Trom- bone Quartet 1,2; Yearbook 1, 2, 3, 4; Bookkeeper 4; Tom-Tom Staff 2, 3. 4; Co- Editor 3; F.H.A. 2, 3.4; Historian 3; Jr. Home- makers Degree 3; Chapter Homemakers Degree 4; Basketball 2.3,4; Honor Society 2, 3,4; Under- graduate Honor Student 1; Mo. U. Scholarship 4; Valedictorian 4. MARGARET WEGENER Chorus 1, 2. 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Tom- Tom Staff 4; Pep Squad 1, 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 2.3.4. RUTH THEE Chorus 2; F.H. A. 1; Pep Squad 4. SENIORS RONALD WEGENER Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Sec'y 3; Pres. 4; Band Attendant 3; King 4; Quartet 1, 2. 3, 4; Tom- Tom Staff 2, 3. 4; Editor 4; Yearbook 2, 3, 4; Bus. Mgr. 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3. 4; Pres. 3; Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Capt. 1; Base- ball 2. 3.4; Track 1.2. 3. 4; Class President 1; As- sembly Plan. Comm. 4; Second All State Team by Globe Democrat 4; All Around Boy 3, 4; Salutatorian 4. STANLEY SCHOWE Chorus 1, 2. DONALD SWOBODA Chorus 1,2; F.F. A, 2,3, 4. DONALD JORDAN Chorus 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3. 4. MABEL SCHOPPENHORST Chorus 1, 2, 4; Band 2; Music Award 2; Class Sec’y 1; F.H.A. 3.4; V. Pres. 4; Yearbook 4. RUTH WITTHAUS Chorus 1, 2. 4; Music Award 2; Orchestra 2; Class Sec'y- Treas. 2; F.H.A. 3.4; Parliamentarian 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Mo. U. Scholarship 4. BERNICE SCHWERDT Chorus 1,2; Orchestra 2; Legion Girls' State Award 3; F.H.A. 3.4; Treas. 4; Honor Society 3; Year- book 4. ELOISE MAYO Chorus 1; F.H. A. 2. KENNY ROEDDER Chorus 1,2. 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Band Attendant 2; Quartet 3, 4; Baseball 4; Basketball 1.2. 3. 4; Co- Captain 4; Track 2, 4; Class Reporter 2; Tom- Tom Staff 4; Honor So- ciety 2, 3, 4; Sec'y 3; Pres. 4; Sr. Carnival Attendant 3; Assembly Plan. Comm. 4;Chair- man 4; Under-Graduate Honor Student 3. GEORGE WELLS Chorus 1; F.F.A. 1; As- sembly Planning Com- mittee 4. JAMES YQUNG F.F.A. 1, 2.4; Chorus 3. MERLE WULFF Chorus 1, 3, 4; Band 1.2, 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; V. Pres. 4; Tom-Tom Staff 4; Citizenship Award 4. AGNES HAMBACH Chorus 1.2; F.H.A. 1.2. 3, 4; Jr. Homemakers De- gree 4; Yearbook 3, 4. SENIORS JEANETTE SWOBODA Chorus 2. 4; Sextet 4; F. H. A. 2.3.4; Jr. Home- makers Degree 3. JULIA DROSELMEYER Chorus 1.2; F.H.A. 3,4; Yearbook 4. NANCY WESSEL Chorus 2; F.H.A. 4; Pep Squad 1. JUNIOR Orlyn Groeper Joyce Harrison Glen Winter Imogene Wright Buddy Juergensmeyer George Gerdeman Bob Hustedde Lester Pieper Jeanette Niemeyer CLASS Donna Smith Donald Blaue Juanita Coleman Clifford Reynolds Lois Edney Jerry Bergman Neal Sprick Ruth Bussey Leroy Roewe Peggy Edwards Ray Behrendes Patsy Dieckhaus James Peter smeyer Herman Smith Marilyn Moss op Ralph Van Horn Elmer Schroer Virginia Engelage Ardith Knapheide SOPHOMORE Rosalie Koelling Elmer Lee Gerding Pauline Munford Donald Booher Judy Miller Donald Twiehaus Sue Ann Smith Eunice Lichtenberg Manuel Potthast Mary Jo Lloyd Glover Linnert Marvin Engelage Dorothy Hillebrand Roger Stonebarger Yvonne Bruning Emmanuel Bralemeyer CLASS Doris Lemkemann Robert Wheeler Rosemary Czaikowski Dolores Seckfort Ralph Barringhaus Bernice Coleman Allan Schroer Kenneth Swoboda Darlene Cregar Bill Buxton Lillian Gerding Frank Dusenberg Dorothy Dyke Arnold Theerman Barbara Schmitt Marion Owenby Jane Smith Jack Moulder Phyllis Gamache Tony Hambach Ruth Ann Kersten Judy Young Richard Foley Elizabeth Schlueter Peter Reckinger FRESHMAN Karen Moreland Kenneth Reese Joan Polston Donald Pekarek Dorithea Hines Raymond Karl Judy Peery Eddie Hambach Margie Stonebarger Arthur Schaper Eldon Russell Carol Ann Rotemeyer Ruth Ann Schmitt Melvin Roewe Shirley Reinhardt Melvin Niemeyer Joan Reynolds Wade Doherty Frances Reel Glennon Brooks Ruth Krieg Roger Groeper 1 t' CLASS Ray Gibson Joan Hummel Paul Gausmann Donald Miltenberger Bobby Forster Pat Kersten Mark Henke Ruby Harlan Jane Reinhardt Alvie Harlan Phyllis Jones Glenn Dothage Judy Morice Bill Taynor David Duebbert Helen Boone Lovell Bunge Rodger Buxton Delma Turner Neil Wright Joyce Blake Donald Martin Eugenia Huber EIGHTH Mrs. Wingate Garry Alcorn Robbie Bolm Anna Mae Bryant Judith Bueker Gail Ann Butler Barbara Cameron Roger Dean Mary Duckworth Allen Del Rosario Joseph Grotpeter Milton Handlang Joe Henson Delores Hollman Betty Laird Jon Luetkemeyer Jackie Mayo Paul Meine Shirley Meyer Eugene Moser William Polston Clinton Privett Billy Schlueter Shirley Schmidt Margaret Stapleton Kenneth Wessel Norman Wilson Mary Beth Wise Ralph Wolf Lester Young William Hausner mA GRADE Mrs. Early Oliver Pieper Carole Schulze Jan Herlinger Ronald Klenke Grace Behrendes Tom Nieburg Shirley Gruenefeld - Ronald Molkenbur Sharon O'Sullivan David Reynolds Dorothy Russell Sandra Wheeler Edward Wilson Rosalee Cameron Richard Moreland Delmer Turner •Juanita Davis Curtis Potthast Katherine Wilson Sharon Shaw Donald Boone John Klein Donald Sherman Allen Smith Marjorie Sprick Dick Sinclair 1. Jane and Elmer take a final look before Junior --Senior Banquet. 2. Lukie takes a mighty swing. 3. Allan and Ruth enjoy a dance at the Barnwarming. 4. Ronald and Kenny spill the beans --Honor Society Party. 5. Sophomores who served the Junior-Senior Banquet. Joyce just can't resist a tiny peek-- Junior Play. 7. Some of the poor frosh at initiation. 8. Scene from Christmas Pageant. 9. Part of Industrial Arts Ex- hibit at the Fair. 10. Bobby, after the Eldon Tournament--we won. FRONT ROW; B. Juergensmeyer, G. Gerdeman, B. Dreyer, R. Lanzone, K. Roedder. BACK ROW: Coach Helms, J. Anson, G. Dothage, A. Hedeman, L. Luecke, R. Wegener, B. Remmert, B. Husiedde. BASEBALL The schools of the East Missouri Conference play a single round of baseball in the fall for the championship. The Warriors had only a fair season with two wins and fou losses. They won from Elsberry and Vandalia. Weak defense and uncertain pitching hurt the team. It committed twenty-five errors in six games. These had much to do with the poor showing made by the pitchers. Troy defeated the Warriors in the best game of the season. This game featured good pitching and good hitting. While each team collected only five hits six of the ten were for extra bases. Luecke led the team in hitting with a . 542 average. He was followed by Dothage with . 333 and Lanzone with . 318. Hedeman had the best pitching record with one win and no losses. Remmert won one and lost one, while Luecke had no wins and three losses. WE THEY WE THEY Hermann 4 5 Vandalia 19 5 Elsberry 18 10 Montgomery City 3 10 Troy 1 3 Bowling Green 2 6 Ml [ IIII I FAKMEKS OF AMERICA The Warrenton Chapter of the Future Farmers of America is affiliated with the national organization. It is made up of boys taking vocational agriculture and interested in farming. It is one of the largest organizations in our school. Besides the usual farm interests the boys participate in public speaking, practice par- liamentary procedure, do accurate record keeping, and sponsor a number of important events during the school year. Two of the largest are the Annual Barnwarming and the Parent-Son Banquet. Many of our boys have taken part in the Sub-District Judging Contests, the Annual Contests at Purina Farms, the District Contests at Kirksville, and the State Contests at Columbia. This year the Poultry Team won a beautiful Loving Cup at Purina Farms. The Treasurer's Book, Dairy Judging Team, Livestock Team, and Soils Judging Team won I ratings at the District Meet this year. The Soils Team went to the State Contests. Elmer Schroer was fourth high individual at the Kirksville Contests in soils. The Chapter has had one National Farmer and nine State Farmers. Glen Winter is the only State Farmer enrolled this year. The officers: Allan Hedeman, President; Larry Luecke, Vice-President; Glen Winter, Secretary; Norman Smith, Treasurer; Leroy Roewe, Reporter; and Ray Lanzone, Sentinel. FRONT ROW: N. Wright, A. Hedeman, W. Doherty, G. Winter, M. Owenby, G. Dothage, B. Dteyer, D. Swoboda. SEC- OND ROW ; R. Bakameyer, B. Remmert, M. Niemeyer, J. Bunge, D. Blaue, L. Luecke, B. Hustedde, D. Hasenjaeger, L. Roewe. B. Taynor, D. Twiehaus, B. Buxton. THIRD ROW; P. Gausmann, G. Unzone, G. Brooks, J. Petersmeyer. A. Harlan, E. Hambach, L. Bakameyer, A. Schraer, D. Martin, M. Engelage, E. Brakemeyer, R. Barringhaus. R. Foley, Mr. Hall. FOURTH ROW: R. Behrendes, K. Reese. M. Seckfort, K. Swoboda. T. Hambach, O. Groeper, R. Van Horn, E. Schroer, B. Peery, G. Llnnert. J. Miller, R. Unzone. R. Buxton, D. Milterberger, A. Theerman. GIRLS SEXTET NO. 1--District at Kirksville II. FROM LEFT: M. Burgess, P. Kersten, J. Haney, J. Hummel, J. Swoboda, B. Schmitt. SMALL MUSIC EIISIMBltS BOYS QUARTET--District I, State I. FROM LEFT: R. Wege- GIRLS TRIO--District III. FROM LEFT: J. Schmidt, ner, K. Roedder, A. Hedeman, C. Reynolds. H. Young, P. Brown. e GIRLS SEXTET NO. 2--District at Kirksville II. FROM LEFT: J. Boone, I. Vahrenberg, E. Lictenberg, J. Niemeyer, G. Meyer, M. Lictenberg. WARRIORS The Warriors had a fine season again this year. They finished with a 26-4 record. Two of the losses were in the conference and cost them the championship. The other two were in the sub-regional and cost them the chance to go to the State Series. As is the case with good teams all losses are likely to be crucial. Except for these two occasions the Warriors were invincible as they piled up victory after victory. They captured the titles in the Warrenton, California, and Eldon Tourneys. This is the second title in three years at California. They had to be satisfied with second place last year. Two members of the squad have won All-State honors. Larry Luecke was placed on the Second All-State Team last year and Ronald Wegener won that honor this year. Luecke, Wegener, Roedder, Hedeman, Anson, and Dreyer will be lost by grad- uation but there is enough strength left in the squad for another fine team next year. Kenny Roedder, Larry Luecke, and Allan Hedeman were elected as honorary co-captains at the close of the season. I TEAM FRONT ROW; Roedder, Remmert, Wegener, Luecke, Hedeman. BACK ROW: Coach Helms, Derdeman, Juergens- meyer, Blaue, Anson, Dreyer. FRONT ROW. FROM LEFT: J. Harrison, J. Meyer, P. Jones, G. Gerdeman, M. Wulff, M. Wegener, P. Morhaus, J. Schmidt, E. Gerding. BACK ROW; L. Roewe, P. Brown, R. Wegener, L. Heflin, J. Anson, B. Schwarze, Mrs. Helms, Sponsor. K. Roedder. (M. Burgess, J. Boone, M. Lichtenberg, B. Sprick were absent). TOM-TOM STAFF The Tom-Tom was designed to give the students news of the events that take place in our school. It furnishes them with sports news, fashion news, class and organization news, and gossip. The Tom-Tom staff publishes our paper every three weeks and sends several sub- scriptions to former students. We sell approximately 150 copies of the Tom-Tom to students, faculty and patrons. We had a very successful year, thanks to the able assistance of Mrs. Helms, our sponsor. 28 FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: P. McRae, P. Jones, M. Lloyd, N. Nieburg. SECOND ROW: B. Schwarze, K. Linke, M. Estill, C. Schulze, K.- Ragland, V. Pollock, J. Herlinger, P. Reckinger, J. Smith, J. Moulder, M. Wulff, J. Rien- hardt, R. Kersten, M. Wegener, R. Wegener, R. Dean. THIRD ROW: Mr. Martin, S. Shaw, M. Wehrtnan, R. Gib- son, B. Forster, M. Henke, E. Russel, R. Vahrenberg, R. Klenke, C. Redeker, T. Nieburg, G. Turner. C. Hummel, J. Wright, P. Kersten. FOURTH ROW: J. Reynolds, G. Engel, M. Engelage, V. Engelage, P. Gamache, M. Roewe, P. Morhaus, G. Gerdeman, J. Hummel, I. Vahrenberg, L. Bunge, A. Hedeman. LAST ROW: J. Haney, D. Jordan, P. Brown, F. Prior, L. Heflin, D. Miltenberger, G. Linnert, G. Dothage, A. Schaper, J. Hummel. The school band is one of our most popular organizations. It has developed in the past four years to the point where it can now give a good account of itself anywhere. There are now over fifty members and there is a large group in the beginning and intermediate bands which will probably increase this number. With the help of the Band Boosters it has been outfitted with new gray trousers to go with maroon coats and caps. It is a nifty group when it gets all dressed up. Last fall the band took part in Band Day at the University of Mo. Other activities include playing for assemblies, playing at fairs and picnics, and entering the spring music festivals. This year it received a II rating in the district festival at Kirks- ville. One of the most striking events is the Formal Concert and Coronation. The band king and queen are crowned in formal ceremonies and the band gives a concert. This summer as in times past, a series of eight evening concerts is being planned. They will be held on the court house lawn. These have been very popular with the people of our community. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS UF AMERICA The purpose of the Future Homemakers of America is to promote a grow- ing appreciation of the joys and satisfaction of homemaking. Each year the organization sponsors a party for the faculty and the F. F. A. boys and a Fashion Show. This year it gave A Winter Wonder-land Dance in December. The highlight of the party was the crowning of Leroy Roewe the F. H. A. King for 1954. The Fashion Show was held in May. The girls modeled the garments which they made. This year the F. H. A. held two bake sales to raise funds. Part of the money was used to add draperies in our Home Ec. Department. The F.H. A. colors are red and white, its flower is the red rose, and its motto is Toward New Horizons . FRONT ROW: D. Dyke, A. Hambach. M. Garvert, I. Wright. S. Reinhardt. J. Smith. R. Bussey. D. Smith. R. Schmitt. Y. Bruning. P Dieckhaus. D. Seckfort. J. Huber. SECOND ROW: J. Boone. H. Boone. J. Niemeyer. I. Vahrenberg. J. Hummel. P. Kersten. P. Gamache, J. Reinhardt, D. Cregar. R. Czajkowski, M. Garner, A. Smith. J. Swoboda. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Schebaum, Advisor. P. Brown. J. Haney, M. Burgess, G. Meyer, R. Witthaus. P. Jones, J. Reynolds. K. Moreland. P. Munford. M. Stonebarger. N. Wessel, R. Kersten, M. Lloyd. B Schmitt, P. Edwards. J. Morice. FOURTH ROW: R. Kreig. J. Meyer, J. Harrison. J. Schmidt. P. Morhaus, M. Lichtenberg, B. Sprick. J. Blake, J. Peery, E. L.chtenberg. J. Young, L. Gerding. M. Mossop, H. Young. BACK ROW; M. Schroeder. M. Wegener. D. Dyer. V. Engelage. D. Hillebrand, J. Droselmeyer. M. Schoppen- horst. L. Edney. B. Schwartz. 30 FIRST ROW. FROM LEFT: Mr. Martin, F. Prior, B. Dreyer, D. Kersten, A. Hedetnan, J. Anson, G. Winter. SECOND ROW: B. Remmert, G Gerdeman, J. Moulder, R. Vahrenberg, M. Roewe, J. Her- linger, H. Smith. BACK ROW: E. Gerding, L. Heflin, R. Wegener, K. Roedder, C. Reynolds, R. Behrendes, R. Gibson. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys' Glee Club has always been one of the best large groups in the department. It is smaller than a number of the other groups but makes up for its lack in size by putting a lot enthisiasm into its singing. In fact, interest and enthusiasm, next to good singing, have become its most outstanding characteristic. This year was no exception and the boys did themselves proud by winning a I rating at the district music festival at Kirksville, and I rating at the state meet in Columbia. It, of course, has many good voices as shown by its work and the fact that four of the boys singing as a quartet also went all the way with I ratings. PEP SQUAD Try to imagine a basketball game with no cheering section! Then you will quickly realize the importance of this organization in school life. It is the onlf organized group for promoting school spirit at a sports event. The Pep Squad furnishes leadership in arousing team spirit and is the core of the yelling section. Its spirit and leadership are often taken for granted but it is none the less appreciated by the players and spectators. A great deal of time is spent in practice and preparation for each game. You will find the girls at every conference game and most of the tournament games, if they can get there. This year the Squad ran the food stand at each home game, gave a banquet for the teams, and bought and had mirrors installed in the restrooms at the high school building. Each year one or more projects are attempted in addition to leading the cheering. A part of the success enjoyed by the Pep Squad may be attributed to the hard work done by the officers and sponsor. Officers this year are: Marian Lichten- berg, President; Patty Brown, Secretary-Treasurer; and Mrs. Zey, Sponsor. CHEERLEADERS: Joyce Meyer, Marian Lichtenberg, Patty Morhaus, Harrietta Young, Jeanne Schmidt. MIDDLE ROW; Ruth Schmitt, Shirley Reinhardt, Jane Reinhardt. Marjorie Stonebarger, Phyllis Jones, Joan Reynolds, Rose mary Czajkowski, Ruth Kreig. Barbara Schmitt. BACK ROW; Mrs. Zey. Mary Jo Lloyd, Joan Hummel, Pat Ker- sten, Margaret Wegener, Patty Brown, Eugenia Huber, Marilyn Mossop, Phyllis Gamache, Ruth Thee. 32 MIXED CHORIIS FIRST ROW. FROM LEFT: J. Swoboda, G. Meyer. M. Lichtenberg, J. Schmidt. J. Niemeyer, E. Lichtenberg, M. Wise. D. Kersten, J. Moulder. J. Anson. G. Winter, I. Vahrenberg. M. Burgess. J. Boone, P. Kersten, C. Hum- mel. SECOND ROW: B. Schmitt, S. Smith, B. Coleman, Jo. Hummel, R. Witthaus, P. Brown, B. Dreyer, R. Vahrenberg. A. Hedeman. J. Herlinger. J. Coleman. Y. Bruning. G. Behrendes. P. Edwards. C. Roetemeyer, Ja. Hummel. THIRD ROW: Mr. Martin. R. Bussey. P. Dieckhaus, D. Russel, S. Shaw, M. Gamer, M. Wegener. K. Roedder, F. Prior. M. Roewe, P. Munford, J. Harrison. M. Schoppenhorst, A. Knapheide, M. Wuiff. FOURTH ROW: R. Gibson. E. Gerding. H. Smith. LAST ROW: L. Gerding. R. Czajkowski, J. Young. D. Hille- brand, J. Haney. G. Gerdeman. B. Remmert, L. Heflin, R. Wegener, R. Behrendes. J. Morice, P. Morhaus. H. Boone, D. Seckfort. J. Miller, (H. Young . M. Bruning were absent). The mixed chorus, with its sixty-seven members, is the largest of the music groups. With such a large group one might expect the quality of the singing to suffer. Such, however, was not the case. This group always gave a good account of itself both in contests and before the student body. It sang No Man Is An Island and Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho at Kirksville and won a II rating. It also furnished music for the Baccalaureate Service. On this occasion it sang No Man Is An Island and Sing And Re- joice in a very fitting manner. 33 TEAM FRONT ROW: Munford, Burgci Brown, H. Young (Capt.), Koelling, Peery. BACK ROW; Harrison, Lichtenberg, Blake, Coach Helms, Kersten, J. Young, Wright. VVARHIQRETTES All of last year's starting line-up was graduated last spring and the team lacked experience. The Warriorettes were slow in starting to win. What was missing in experience the girls tried to make up in spirit and the will to win. The team showed improvement from the beginning of the season and soon was turning in victories. The Warriorettes do not belong to a conference and games are hard to get. For that reason most of their games were played in tournaments. After losing to Francis Howell in a home game and Silex in the Bell- flower Tourney they found the winning combination and took consolation in the Clopton Tourney. After losing to Montgomery City in the opener they defeated New London and Frankford for the consolation title. Their two final games were with Chamois, both of which were wins. This brought the season to a close with a 5-3 record. Only four of the squad are lost by graduation this year. This leaves plenty of promising material with some experience for next year. We are looking for an even better season. Harrietta Young was elected honorary captain at the close of the season. 34 PRODUCTION STAFF FRONT ROW: Agnes Hambach, Joyce Harrison, Joyce Meyer, Marcella Bruning, Donna Smith. BACK ROW; Jane Smith, George Gerdeman, Ruth Bussey, Larry Heflin, Marilyn Mossop, Patty Morhaus. JERRY ANSON Editor WAHISHO STIFF The Wahisho Staff met early in the year to or- ganize and prepare plans for the 1954 Wahisho. Jerry Anson, who was assistant editor of the 1953 book, automatically became the new editor. George Gerdeman was elected assistant editor and Ronald Wegener business manager. The Staff was divided into the production and business sections. The business section sold the advertising and books while the production staff planned the book. Patty Brown was appointed book- keeper in charge of advertising and Betty Schwarze bookkeeper in charge of book sales. BUSINESS STAFF FRONT ROW; Joan Reynolds, Ardith Knapheide, Jeanne Schmidt, Betty Sprlck, Marian Lichtenberg, Jeanette Niemeyer, Phyllis Jones. Herman Smith. BACK ROW; Glosla Meyer, Betty Schwarze. Mabel Schoppenhorst. Ronald Wegener. Bernice Schwerdt, Patty Brown, Julia Droselmeyer, Maxie Schroeder, Margaret Wegener. TRACK If numbers of students participating are any indication track is due for a come- back here at Warrenton. There has been too little interest in this fine sport for the past few years and a championship team would be most welcome. This year's squad was the largest in several years. It just missed placing third in the conference meet when the relay team was disqualified. The boys made a good showing in the two triangular meets held this year although they failed to win either of them. Hedeman set a new conference record in the half-mile and the 880-yd relay team got close to the old record. Allan Hedeman led as a point-getter with 38 1 4 for the season, Bud Juergensmeyer was second with 15 3 4, and Larry Luecke was third with 15 1 4. One of the events that shows a great deal of promise is the intramural meet between the classes. The seniors won this year but the other classes made good showings for themselves. Luecke, R. Lanzone, Roedder, Reynolds, and Gerdeman were absent when the picture was made. TEAM FRONT ROW: Buxton, Dothage, Stapleton, Hedeman, Ellis, Miltenberger, G. Lanzone. BACK ROW: Coach Helms, Reckinger, Niemeyet, Anson, Wegener, Hustedde, Juergensmeyer. 36 FRONT ROW; Mr. Ferguson, Sponsor, George Gerdeman, Patty Brown. Ronald Wegener, Betty Schwarze, Virginia Engelage, Ray Behrendes, Leroy Roewe. BACK ROW: Herman Smith, Barbara Schmitt, Ardith Knapheide, Ruth Witthaus. Kenneth Roedder, Doris Lemkemann, Ruth Ann Kersten, Janet Boone, Mary Jean Burgess, Peggy Edwards Merle Wulff (absent). hoiios snciEir The Warrenton Chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1950. Its purpose is to encourage leadership, good character, high scholar- ship, and service to others among the students. To become a member a student must hold a scholastic average of S or above. Then he must receive a favor- able vote from a majority of the faculty as to his leadership abilities, his character, and service to his school. Some of the activities during the year were; a hamburger fry, initiation of new members, and attending the Cinerama in St. Louis. This organi- zation sponsors the Honors Assembly held each year in May. Patty Brown and Kenny Roedder took the NHS General Aptitude Test. The officers this year were: Kenneth Roedder, President; Merle Wulff, Vice President; Betty Schwarze, Secretary; Ardith Knapheide, Treasurer; and George Gerdeman, Reporter. 37 GRADE BASKETBALL END PEP S UIIA I) FRONT ROW. FROM LEFT: Coach Helms. A. Theerman, B. Taynor, D. Twiehaus, G. Dothage. BACK ROW: M. Roewe, R. Foley, J. Moulder. D. Booher, D. Miltenberger. fc b TEAM  The B team is the training ground for the varsity. However, it is not just a team practicing for next year's varsity. A full conference schedule of games is played and the boys gain most of their experience in this way. In all conference games only freshmen and sophomores are eligible to play. When non-conference teams are played reserves from the varsity are sometimes used to strengthen the squad. This year's squad had an overall record of 11 wins against 9 losses. The conference record was 7 wins and 6 losses. In the non-conference tilts, the boys won three and lost two. In their own invitational tournament they lost the consolation to Pacific in the last seconds of the game. Their tournament record was one win and two losses. 39 FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: G. Meyer, M. Lichtenberg, J. Schmidt, J. Niemeyer, E. Lichtenberg, M. Wise, I. Vahrenberg, M. Burgess, J. Boone, P. Kersten, C. Hummel, Ja. Hummel. SECOND ROW: Mr. Martin, B. Schmitt, S. Smith, B. Coleman, Jo. Hummel, R. Witthaus, P. Brown, J. Coleman, Y. Bruning, G. Behrendes, P. Edwards, C. Roetemeyer. THIRD ROW; J. Swoboda, D. Russel, S. Shaw, A. Smith, M. Gamer, M. Wegener, P. Munford, J. Harrison, M. Schoppenhorst, A. Knapheide, M. Wulff. LAST ROW: R. Bussey, P. Dieckhaus, L. Gerding, R. Czajkowski. J. Young, D. Hillebrand, J. Haney, H. Boone, J. Morice, P. Morhaus, D. Seckfort, J. Miller, (H. Young M. Bruning were absent). GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club consisted of 48 singers this year. They were under the direction of Mr. Raymond Martin, a very highly qualified man in the field of music. This year, the girls entered the District Music Festival at Kirksville and the Conference Music Festival at Warrenton besides participating in numerous'other school activities. In the District festival they received a rating of II or superior. This is a very good rating considering the fact that there are so many glee clubs entered and only a certain percent of them can receive a I or excellent rating. The girls have earned a rating to be proud of and capable of earning a I next year thus enabling them to qualify for the State Music Festival. 40 BAND KING AND QUEEN Ronald Wegener and Betty Schwarze JUNIOR Itha Jean Vahrenberg and George Gerdeman ATTENDANTS SOPHOMORE Jane Smith and Jackie Moulder FRESHMAN Joan Reynolds and Glen Dothage GRADE SCHOOL Carol Ann Hummel and Tommy Nieburg IIII11H1 CONCERT CORONATION The Band in Action. The F. H. A. King and his attendants. FROM LEFT: Donald M. , Patty M. , Leroy R. , Betty S. , Arnold T. , Bernice S. , Allan H. , and Mable S. F.U. DANCE Leroy Roewe, the 1953-54 F. H. A. King and the F. H. A. President We danced to the music of The Royal Missourians. Ruth, Mar- cella, Ardith, Lois enter- tained us with a song. Eight lettermen! ! Honorary Chapter Farmers Mr. M. Stickrod, Mr. W. Remmert I.U. JUDGING TEAMS Soils Judging Team. Purina Poultry Winners! ! Dairy Judging Team. 7 BASKETBALL ii jr 1. Warriors receive first place trophy at the Warrenton Tournament. 2. Rosalee scores again!! 3. Ron, Bill, and Larry catch up on their reading. California Tournament. 4. D. Miltenberger tries a shot as D. Twiehaus looks on. 5. Larry and the first place trophy from Eldon. Two more for Ronald! ! It£ V 1 f S 45 6 „ i eawaiJs, M- V Pollock. D. smi . B. Remrn , . p Dieckhau , V. Heflin, L. Ed )■ _. AY CAST-LEFT TO « . ' Geldeman. R- ' ' • pwuihi. M . Gelde an;U. J. H—y- T!:U  •McycI- PLAY OUR MISS BROOKS THE KING AND QUEEN, PRINCE AND PRINCESS AND THEIR ATTENDANTS-FROM LEFT: Richard Palitzsch. Janice Hummel, Clifford Reynolds, Joyce Meyer, Prince Paul Meine, 'King'' Larry Luecke, Queen Harrietta Young, Princess Mary Beth Wise, Joan Reynolds, Melvin Roewe, Barbara Schmitt, and Marion Owenby. A. Schaper, S. Reinhardt, C. Temme, P. Kersten, J. Hummel are all dresse up! I wonder why? Trophies won by the Warriors and Warriorettes in 1953-54. Ronald receives the award of being selected on the State basketball second team from Bud Thies. There's nothing like the chicken we had at the Basketball Banquet. Patty M. and Betty . model their pretty F.H.A. Marcella B. , Patty B. , and Janet B. made formals. ressses for us. FASHION Ruth K. , Barbara S. and Margie S. look very pretty. Julia D. , Delores S. , and Jeanette N. made these dresses. Home Ec. I made :he dresses we see nodeled here. rv WOW! ! What a time we had on the Senior Trip. The weather was cold but we warmed the place up. Along with our four sponsors Mr. Kelsay, Miss Quinn, Rev. Roedder, and Mrs. Morhaus we really had a grand time horse back riding, boating, square dancing, and just messing around. We learned that you can have a swell time if you make your trip a good clean one. SENIOR TRIP 52 The Home Ec C lass prepared a meal for themselves. Square dancing at the Barn- war ming. Merle makes a good cook. POWELL MOTOR CO. Studebaker Sales and Service Old Highway 40 Warrenton, Missouri NU-WAY I.G.A. MARKET Kaeding Bros., Propr. Warrenton, Mo. Fruits Vegetables Home Killed Meats Low Prices Every Day Compliments of WARRENTON OIL CO. Jobber Socony Vacuum Oil Products Phone 44 Warrenton Compliments of ALBRIGHT CONCESSIONS Warrenton, Missouri DR. T. H. BRUNE Veterinarian 108 E. Walton St. Phone 72 Warrenton, Mo. FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT VITA THEATRE Main St. , Warrenton HOTO-VU DRIVE-IN Hwy. «. K.W.R.E. 730 On Your Radio Dial BINKLEY MIC. CO. MACHINED AND FABRICATED Dancing at Jr. -Sr. Prom. METAL PRODUCTS Wood exhibit at Ind. Arts Fair. Warrenton, Mo. Their Royal Majesties, at the formal Band Concert. Models at the Fashion Show. Turn that wheel Bill! Another cook! Compliments of HENKE CLEANERS Quality Dry Cleaners Warrenton, Mo. Phone 81-263 SUPERIOR COAL CO. Majestic Superior Processed Coal Hugo Eisenstein Warenton, Mo. SCHRAER MILTENBERGER Heating Air Conditioning AFCO Furnaces Zepher Ventilated Awnings Phone 431-206-228 Warrenton, Mo. ISENMANN BROS. GARAGE Chevrolet Sales and Service Phone 185 Warrenton, Missouri Compliments of COLONIAL HOTEL and COLONIAL HOTEL Dining Room ALVIN H. JUERGENSMEYEI Warrenton, Mo. Abstracter Title Examiner Compliments of BILL SEARS KOSSINA'S SHOE SHOP 305 East Main St. Warrenton, Mo. BANNER PUBLISHING CO. Frank H. Hollman Quality Job Printing Phone 18 After School or After the game Fora Snack or a Sweet THE COFFEE CUP Bob O'Blennis, Owner Shop at Your KROGER STORE For Fresh Merchandise and Convenient Service Pershing Butler, Mgr. McGEE MOTOR CO. Desoto Plymouth Phone 287 Warrenton, Mo. CLOVER FARM STORE Phone 33 Warrenton, Missouri Compliments of MATTINGLY BROS. STORE 27 Warrenton, Missouri Edw. F. Altholz, Manager Compliments of WARRENTON LOCKERS Compliments of B. J. WEGENER Dealer in High Grade Coal Crushed Rock Sand Phone 101 Warrenton, Missouri The three W ise men bring gifts to the new bom prince. What's Ruth doing? Harrietta!! What a pose. Janet's a cook too! Compliments of WHEN COUNTY OFFICIALS E. S. AYDELOTT, Circuit Clerk and Recorder L. F. DUSTMAN, County Treasurer EDW. GROSS, Presiding Judge County Court C. H. MOHRHAUS, Associate Judge Northern District WM, SPRICK, Associate Judge Southern District BENJ. F. FRICK, County Highway Engineer and Surveyor H. O. HEDEMAN, Collector of Revenue ROBERT HOELSCHER, Prosecuting Attorney O. J. LUELF, Clerk of Magistrate Court PAUL WRIGHT, Sheriff NELLIE MULLER, Social Welfare Worker M. C. NIEHUSS, County Clerk DONNA REESE, Deputy County Clerk ARTHUR NISTENDIRK, Janitor EDNA R. POLSTER, County Superintendent of Schools JEWELL SPRICK, Clerk of Assessor LORNA SMITH, Clerk of County Superintendent MARVIN STICKROD, County Extension Agent WILMA STONEBARGER, Clerk of Social Welfare Office EDITH WEGENER, Secretary Agr. Extension Office DELLA MAE WALKER, County Home Agent W. J. VOELKERDING, Probate Judge VICTOR W. WEHMEYER, Assessor BLUE MOON RESTAURANT.........SERVICE STATION BUS STOP Freddie Petersmeyer Freshman Initiation enter tainment. Warrenton, Mo. The two senior sponsors- Miss Quinn. Mr. Kelsay. E. A. BURGRABBE DRAYAGE SERVICE Operating Between Compliments of St. Louis and Warrenton Warrenton Phone 193 DR. HAROLD F. St. Louis Address MERCHANTS TRUCK HOELSCHER M.D. TERMINAL • 827 So. Broadway Warrenton, CL. 2274-75 Missouri Serving the Following Points St. Louis St. Peters Foristell O'Fallon Wright City Gilmore Truesdale Wentzville Warrenton Compliments of WESTERN AUTO CO. Everything For The Auto Warrenton, Mo. CARPS Ladies, Mens and Children's The King and Queen of the Senior Carnival. Wear Dancing at the Jr. -Sr. Ban quet. Warrenton, Missouri Mr. Martin directs the 1953- 54 band. Compliments of PANTRY PAL BREAD Warrenton, Missouri MUTERT MOTOR CO. Phone 76 238 E. Main Warrenton, Mo. Ford Sales Service Compliments of MISSOURI EDISON CO. Heat Power Light Compliments of LEE LEE GROCERY Warrenton, Mo. Phone 250 Propr. Mr. Mrs. Dothage For That New Look In Clothes Come To MERRY MARIE Phone 306 Warrenton, Missouri WARRENTON LUMBER CO. Doors Windows Millwork Building Supplies Highway 40 at Warrenton Phone 420 Compliments DR. H. W. HENCKLER OPTOMETRIST Scene from Junior Play. Grade exhibit at the Indus- trial Arts Fair. of ACME MINING CO, Office Open Every Tues., Wed., Fri. , Sat. Fashion show models. Warrenton, Mo. Best Wishes COMMERCE-WARREN COUNTY BANK Member Federal Reserve System BILMAC PRESS Commercial Printers Office School Supplies William C. McCracken Manager 2 34 East Main St. W'arrenton, Mo. LMER SPRICK, JEWELER Elgin - Bulova Watches Watch Repair All Work Guaranteed Compliments of RAY DETERMAN Electric Wiring and Service DAIRY CASTLE Malts Shakes Sundaes Root Beer Mr. Mrs. Nothstine Warrenton, Mo. RUBY'S BEAUTY SHOP Revlon Cosmetics Permanent Waves Phone 455 Warrenton, Mo. We're With You Class Of '54 TURNER TELEVISION AND RADIO Sales Service Authorized Philco Dealer 207 West Main F. W. NIEBURG AND CO. F urniture Funeral Directors Ambulance Service Phone 90, 91, 92 Warrenton, Mo. Refreshments at Jr. -Sr. Ban- quet. Airplane ride at Freshman Initiation. Eats at the Barnwarming. Phone 300 Warrenton, Mo. Angels in the Christmas pro gram. Square dancing. JACK'S HARDWARE Bottle Gas Stoves Paint Glass Sporting Goods Housewares The Hardware F or Hardwear Compliments of BEN THEILMAN, JEWELER Warrenton, Mo. Come To LOHMAN'S VARIETY STORE W'arrenton, Mo. MILDRED BROS. HATCHERIE U. S. Approved Phone 295 Warrento PRODUCER'S EXCHANGE Of Truesdial Cash Buyers Of Eggs, Cream, Hides, Etc. Phone 1 59 Truesdial, Mo. WULFF'S FLORAL SHOP Flowers For All Occasions Phone 261 Warrenton, Mo. E. SCHOWENGERDT AND SON Clothing Dry Goods Compliments of McRAE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPIT Phone 311 Warrenton, M Shoes Part of the narrators at the Christman program. Come To B-Z Drinks Sandwiches Quick Lunches Ice Cream Propr. Mr. Mrs. Adams Warrenton, Mo. Compliments of WARRENTON TELEPHONE COMPANY KATIE JANE MEMORIAL HOME Phone 410 Warrenton, Missouri Compliments of EDDIE'S BARBER SHOP Warrenton, Missouri DR. O. N. HIBBELER DENTIST Linnert Building Phone 345 Established 1888 Incorporated 1905 C. J. HARRIS LUMBER CO. Leonard Vollmer Warrento Resident Manager Phone 3t WYLIE'S MENS WEAR Lon Wylie, Propr. Phone 373 Warrenton. Missouri Compliments of THE.REXALL STORE Warrenton, Mo. Edwin F. Bebermeyer, Manager Scene from Christmas pro- gram. Play at Sr. Carnival. Worshipping the new-born prince. 1. Industrial Arts Fair winners. 3. George and Ardith at the Jr. -Sr. Banquet. 2. The Home Ec girls model their dresses 4. Wow! ! isn't Betty dressed up. at the Fashion Show, 5. Gloria and Maxie are mixing up something! 6. Good thing he didn't take this any later! 8. Worshipping the newborn babe. 7. Mrs. Morhaus, one of our sponsors on 9. Jeanne and Patsy dancing at the Freshman the Senior Trip. Initiation Party.