Williamstown Community School - Hornet Yearbook (Williamstown, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1969 volume:

DEDICATION With sincere appreciation, we, the senior class of 1969 gratefully dedicate this yearbook to Mr. Nolen V. Leach, our superintendent, who has served our school well and given his devoted services for our utmost benefit during his four short years here. We shall never forget his broad smile and understanding concerning everything we have done. We would like to thank Mr. Leach for the enthusiasm he aroused in our inspiring history classes, for his everlasting patience in coaching our basketball teams, and his grandfatherly personality that has kept all students in our school in the same family at all times. Our high school days would have been incomplete without him. PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Quincy, Illinois HAMILTON MOTORS La Belle, Missouri PEOPLES' BANK OF WYACONDA Wyaconda, Missouri The senior class gratefully dedicates this yearbook to Mrs. Merle Sharp, our faith- ful sponsor who has patiently gone through many trying times with us during these past four years. When we refused to get serious and plan our events and practice our play, she smiled and tried desperately hard to make us understand the necessity of these things, never saying anything harsh or hurting anyone in any way. Inter- rupting her classes to get candy from the home economics room didn't produce any drastic effects, although we were told that we were eating up our profit. We all admire her lady-like ways and soft voice, although we haven't yet found out how she maintains them at all times. She never failed to be around when we needed her, and many times her husband willingly dedicated his services to our class, making our thanks double. SANDKNOP'S CLOTHING STORE Edina, Missouri MARI-DON'S FLOWERS Canton, Missouri DOROTHY'S CAFE AND BEAUTY SALON Gorin, Missouri—Open Daily TO WILLIAMSTOWN COMMUNITY We, the senior class of 1969 feel honored to dedicate this yearbook to our community for many kind- nesses over the years. Reminiscing over the many years of school here at Williamstown High School, we, the senior class of 1969, proudly give our gratitude and thanks in these few lines to our surrounding community. The out- standing PTA of our community has worked its way to that special place in our hearts. Since 1953 the PTA has honored the athletes of our school during an athletic banquet held every year. At this banquet each athlete receives a small token for his exerted abilities of that year. The Alumni Banquet, a reunion of graduates of Williamstown High School, is held every year here at Williamstown. Graduates come from long distances just to shake the hand of an old friend, letting them know they have not been forgotten. Everyone belongs to that closely-knit family, remembering every detail of school as though they had left school only yesterday. We take pride in the attendance of our community at the separate eighth grade graduation which dis- tinguishes the grade school graduates from those of the high school. Although the eighth grade gradu- ations were not as highlighted as the senior graduation, the graduation was a cherished memory of all eighth graders. The people of our community will always be remembered for supporting any school event, regardless of the size or type. The students of Williamstown High School wish to thank our wonderful community for the following events which it has made possible through its staunch support: Athletic activities, our plays of our junior and senior years, pie suppers, OES and Masons honor of the seniors, Hornet king and queen crowning, Sophomore Pilgrimages sent by Federated Clubs, Boys’ State, Girls' State, senior trips, banquets, dinners, yearbook projects, school paper publication, talent shows, Kirksville Senior Day, National Honor Society meetings and inductions, district contests, and the ballfield lights which were instigated by Mr. Norman Merrell. Other well-attended events by our community are the operettas, both high school and grade school. We have had many operettas during Christmas and Easter holidays. We students here at Williamstown wish to thank you, our community, for supporting those of us attending the Kirksville contests, both academic and musical. Attending these contests, we displayed our knowledge with other students showing that much knowledge may be gained from a little school. Seniors who have graduated from Williamstown High School are grateful for the lasting memories of school days the community has given us. Baccalaureate and commencement will always be cherished in thanks given to the community for helping the seniors reach their long-awaited goals. Our sincere appreciation is given to the members of the Boards of Education, cooks, janitors, home- room mothers, and teachers for keeping our school as it is today for so many years. It will always re- main in our hearts as a home-away-from-home. Thanks to our community. FROM TOM THUMB NEWS IN 1934 BEADS ON A STRING The freshman and sophomore classes gave their annual play, Beads on the String, January 10. Persons taking part in the play were the following Mr. Davis --------------------------- Robert Wilson Mrs. Davis -------------------------- Maxine Walker Harold Beem --------------------------- Henry Ford Jeanette Blue --------------------Genevieve McClain Mollie ------------------------------ Margaret Ham Benjamin Davis-------------------------------Eugene Lemmons Bennie Davis ------------ —----- Wayne Timmons Cleopatra-------------------------------------Grace Carlin Abe Dinkier-----------------------------Pete Lay Due to the weather, there was a small crowd present, but all enjoyed the theme and dramatization. Mr. In- gold coached the play. STUDENTS HONORED Students whose names appear below have earned the distinction of being on the excellent honor roll, and the superior roll respectively during the past six weeks. How about YOU next six weeks? Excellent students: Virginia Bishoff, Edna Belle Dare, Ralph Wenrmann, Grace Carlin, Margaret Hamm, and Dorothy Tonen. OPERETTA DATE SET Up In The Air will be presented by the music depart- ment on Friday night, February 1, at 8 o'clock. This operetta is a two-act comedy, with the following persons taking the leads: Cecil Howard, Oneta Ford, Velma Ruth Ham and Richard Leslie. Admission prices are: 10 cents to all grade children, 15 cents to high school pupils, 20 cents to all adults. Come out and enjoy the evening with the music de- partment. Mr. Brightwell is, as usual, doing a splended piece of work in directing the operetta. TOM THUMB NEWS This small paper is a contribution of our school to the life of the community. Through it we are trying to ex- press something of the things we do and feel and try to achieve. It is our hope that you, the patrons of the school, will give us your support and make the paper something of a worthwhile project. We feel that this school is your school and we want it to stand for everything that is worthwhile in the community. CANTON INSURANCE AGENCY Canton, Missouri JANET'S FLOWERS LaGrange, Missouri MARY ANE SHANNON small. � et so 1� a mcr or dynamite. VALmCTOKlUi .....................• • • KWMVU.IX MOOT tcnjVAxmnr................. M.T.A. ALTCBKATC......................... AMOUCAX LTCION AWAWJ......... • • • • ftUZZUt EDITOR.......... ................ hornctstait.............................. CLAm SECRETARY-TREASURER.............. American legion contest • • • AMERICAN LEGION DISTRICT CONTEST (2a . . mmoim tooth write MA7T0RAL IttCH SCHOOL rOCTRY PRESS AWARD COUNTY MSTORKAL ESSAY CONTEST......... TYPING PIN (M ........................... :MC AMD POCTHY AWARD r.c.a. essaycontest • . rccmud kcrctary . . • « NATIONAL HONOR «CffTY . CmZlMUSP AWARD.......... ATHLETE 9 AWARD ....... SOTTBALL ............ BASKETBALL - • • ....... PERFECT ATTENDANCE . . - CHEEK LEADER ........... SPRING STYLE SHOW...... CHORUS................. CHRISTMAS CAVTATA • • • MAGAZINE SALES CERTIFICATE MAGAZINE SALES AWARD - . USHER AT COMMENCEMENT . CLASS PROPHESY....... THEY WTVT THATAWAY- . . -BOLTS A JO HtTf • • 4 • . 4 • . 4 • . 4 . • 4 • . 4 I.M.« . M • • I • • 4 • . 4 • . 4 . • 9 • . 4 . . 4 • . � • i-u • . 4 9.4 . 1.9 . . I 1.M.4 1.9.9.4 1,1.4 9.9.1.1 . .1.1 . 1,1 - . 1 . M • 9.4 . . . 9 . . 4,4 , . . 4 . • • 9 . . . I fOE OAKTORTH -LEAD ME MOT OTTO TEMPT AT90R. BUT «OW ME WHERE IT � . AMERICAN LEdOR AWARD ............................ CLASS PRESIDENT ................................. CLASS ATTENDANT.................................. VICE-PRERDENTOr PtEJttUCRS .................... RATIONAL HONOR SOC1TTY .......................... AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST K.E.A. ESSAY CONTEST............ C KLW1STRY PIN ................. THEME IMPROVE ME VT AWARD . . . • . TYPING PIN ..................... CmZEHMP AWARD................... COUJfTY HISTORICAL ESSAY........ C LAM WILL...................... SOTTBALL ....................... ................................ . 1.1. 9.4.1. 9. CHRIST MAS CANTATA..... RUZZEKSTArr............ HORNET ST ATT.......... UMfCR AT COMMENCEMENT , . MAGAZINE SALE� CCRTIIICATE THEY WENT THATAWAY . . . 4 9.4 4 4 9.4 9.4 9.4 9 4 4 9 1 4 4 9.4 9.4 2 2 4 4 9 9 4 9 MARY MAR GAB KTT MABBOT BUY TAKE Urt SCWOUWLY. YW NEVCM GCT OUT Of IT ALIVE. nOMOR ROLL.................................................................... 1,4 KAnOXAL HONOR SOCIETY........................................................ 1,4 R.E.A. CSSAY CONTEST............................................................ 1 AMCRJt-AX LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST 1,4 MIMCHW YOUTH WROXS........................................................... 1,4 NATIONAL men SCHOOL POCTRY PRESS............................................... 4 MAGAZINE SALE CCRTlflCATr.................................................... 1,4 KCRT BA040 RrPOSITT ......................................................... « inuRc «nae mow.......................... . t ROB ATT «I AIT ............................................................. 4 suiter «tait ................................................................... i LIBRARIAN................................................................. 4 THEME AWARD .................................................................... 4 chorus........................................................................ i CHRISTMAS CANTATA ........................................................ .... 1 SOFTBALL ..................................................................... 4 MRTTMU ......................................................................1,1,4 COILS' BASKETBALL MANAGER....................................................... I CLAM REPORTER .................................................................1,1 CLASH POEM ..................................................................... 4 CLARE IBftTORY ............................................................. I OMOK AT i«Mr EMi vr ... . . I county hotosik al essay contest................................................. 4 TREY Wtwr THATAWAY ............................................................ 4 -rcusmr over YOKcci . . . 1 !...... ANTHONY L-VCLLE SHUMAN TILE ITT EfTORTS SMALL MOVE THE WORLD. • CLAM nCBOtlTT...................... lUTTOMAL HONOR SOCIETY............. HONOR MOLL ........................ B.C.a. essay contest .............. AMERIC AN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST • COUNTY ItVrORICAL LSSAY CONTE IT • . • • TYPING PIN (40) ................... ATHLETES AWARD..................... THEME AND ESSAY AWARD ............. BUZZER ASSISTANT EDITOR ........ HORNET «TArr .......... MAGAZINE SALES AWARD............... CLASS ATTENDANT ................... ■DfTRALL .......................... BASKETBALL......................... CLASS WILL ... ................ Ml AT COMMENCEMENT ................ -THEY WENT THAT A WAY”............. MARY ITRII OOCHTERHAK -me LOOKS GtJKET. AND DEW CHE. BIT I WOCLDNT BE TOO SUU. • M.T.A. NVYAAMBP..............., NATIONAL HONOR W ITTY .......... nsr ta-ewTOR.................... BUZXER STAff.................... HOMCRHOLL....................... CLASS ATTENDANT................. CLASB RE PORTER................. AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST R.C.A. (BAY CONTEST............. COUNTY MVTONR AL CSBAT CONTEST . . MMRMRI YOUTH wniti - NATIONAL WGH STNOOL POCTRY PRER1 SPRING STYLE MOW ............... SPORTSMAWHIP AWARD ............. THEME AND EULOGY AWARD ......... TYPING PIN (40)................. SOmiALL ........................ HAMLET BALL ........ C1RLS- BASKET BALL MANAGER ’ CHORUS ........................... CHRISTMAS CANTATA........... . . CLARI «BSrCRY................... USMTR AT COMMENCEMENT........... MAGAZINE SALES CERTIFICATE...... MAGAZINE SALES AWARD............ -THEY WENT THATAWAV............. -T S GHOST BURNE0 4 ,• . 4 4 l-U 4 I M l . 4 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 1.1.4 I . 1 . 7 M . I M . 1 . 4 . 1 PMHir WAYXl spvrgco tut teachers must be pretty theme imprcve ment award . CLASS POEM............... Wttaovn YOUTH WRITES .... LMUX AT COMMENCEMENT SOITRAU.................. BASKETBALL .............. THU CHOST IWWI® ... ivXrWT ALXJCM WELKER -wake up, mu-vt. c la� u ovt . • honor roll . . . . . ................ RATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ......... AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST . . . R. C. A. ERRAY CONTEST............... COUNTY HISTORICAL «MAY CONTEST . . . . URKSVILLE CONTEST Ot ALGEBRA (ti .. READING AWARD ..................... crrtzcMnap award .................. SCHOLASTIC AWARD................ - TYPING PIN (M ..................... POETRY AND THERE AWARD ............ CLASS WILL......................... •COREKECPCR ....................... BASKTTBALL MANAGER................. OtO AT COMMENCEMENT ......... THEY WENT ......................... TIQ5 GHOST BURNER ............••••• NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL POETRY PRE® AWARD DUMB. THEY AIR SO MANY QUESTIONS. ■ . . , 4 . . . I , . . 4 . I.M Al.1,4 . . . I PHILIP RAY WUSCOC HY CREATOR DIDST TEEL SO RAO AFTER FORD MADE THE EMU ...................................................... BASEBALL.............................................. BASKETBALL ....................... CLASS PREflDfTMT......................... CLASS VKE-FR1MDCVT ...................... YEARROOR WMG............................ CIA® ATTENDANT.......................... ROYS' STATE............................. COLOMBIA LIVESTOCK JUDGING ............. POETRY AND ESSAY AWARD.................. R.E.A. ESSAY COBfTCST .................. AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST • . . - MISSOURI YOUTH WHITES............... ■ • RATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL POETRY PRESS (MENTION) COUNTY HISTORJCAL ESSAY CONTEST (S) . . . . TYPING PIN (Ml ........................ CLASS POEM .............................. USHER AT COMMENCEMENT ................... THEY WENT THAT AWAY .................... THU GHOST BURKES - ............... SPOimKAMtraP AWARD....................... IS Mrs. Merle Sharp has been teaching school for ten years. Her seven years of high school have included home economics and freshman Eng- lish. Besides teaching three years in the elementary grades, she has taught the seventh and eighth grades plus social studies for two years. Mrs. Sharp sponsored Future Homemakers of America one year and has worked with many fashion shows. She also sponsored the Williams- town senior class of 1969 from 1965 to 1969. CLASS FLOWER: WHITE ROSE CLASS COLORS: TURQUOISE AND SILVER CLASS MOTTO: THEY CONQUER WHO BELIEVE THEY CAN , BACCALAUREATE May 11, 1969 Processional ----------------------- Pomp and Circumstance -Elgar — Invocation ---------------------------------------------------------- Mother Machree ---------------------------Olcott-Bell ------------- Baccalaureate Sermon ------------------------------------------------ Battle Hymn of the Republic -Wilhousky ---------------------------- Benediction --------------------------------------------------------- Recessional ---------------------- March of the Priests -Mendelssohn - Mrs. Gould - Rev. Scott Frankie Ewart Rev. Berans Mixed Chorus — Rev. Scott — Mrs. Gould COMMENCEMENT Processional Invocation Piano Solo - Address -------------- Nightfall in Grenada M.F.A. Award --------- American Legion Award Awarding of Diplomas REA Award ------------ Benediction ---------- Recessional ---------- May 15, 1969 Pomp and Circumstance -Elgar - Sonata in C Minor • Beethoven Introduction of Speaker Bueno March of the Priests -Mendelssohn — Mrs. Gould Rev. Scott Nanette Hudnut Honorable James Kirkpatrick ---------- Girls' Glee Club --------------- Fred Nelson ---------------- John Bross ----------------- Mr. Leach -----------------Mrs. Gould ---------------- Rev. Scott -----------------Mrs. Gould CLASS MOTTO: THEY CONQUER WHO BELIEVE THEY CAN CLASS FLOWER: WHITE ROSE CLASS COLORS: TURQUOISE AND SILVER 10 CANTON IGA FOODL1NER Canton, Missouri SCHEMP'S CAFE Broasted Chicken Edina, Missouri CLASS HISTORY In that fateful year of 1957, twelve excited and frightened children started their long journey on the way to the senior class of 1969. Our class, made up of Mary Margaret Marsot, Jane Shannon, Nanette Hudnut, Mary Dochterman, Janet Hall, Vickie Phillips, Dennis Danforth, Brent Welker, Tony Shuman, Jimmie Spurgeon, Jimmy Savage, Raymond Rash, and Douglas Duffie, came to Miss Mable Walker with our hurts, problems, and happen- ings during our first and second years of school here at Williamstown. During this time we lost Jimmy Savage and Douglas Duffie; however, Mike Rainbolt joined us on our journey in the second grade. After two years with Miss Mable, we found ourselves wondering what our new teacher, Mrs. Helen Bowen, would be like. Was she nice or was she strict? Questions like this darted in and out of our minds. But we found her to be one of the nicest teachers we have ever had. By this time we had finally become adjusted to the regular school routine. We had the misfortune to lose Mike Rainbolt and Raymond Rash in the third grade and Brent Welker in the fourth. We gained Harold Kitson in the third grade. However, what with the usual pulling of Janet's and Mary Margaret's braids, we moved on to another room and teacher. In the fifth and sixth grades, we found we had another new teacher, Miss Mary Francis Olson. Having lost Harold Kitson, our number consisted of the faithful nine, plus two new students, Sandra Pritchard and Jerry Kaylor, who joined us in the fifth grade. The opening of school found our old friend, Mike Rainbolt, back with us, but by the middle of the school term, Sandra Pritchard had moved on to another area. With so many people leaving us and coming back, we thought there must be something contagious about our personalities. During the seventh grade our teacher was Mrs. Woodrow Hill, and our number was decreased when Mike Rain- bolt decided he wanted to leave us for another school. In the eighth grade, we found another new teacher, Mrs. Violet Compton, teaching our number consisting of the faithful nine beginners, Jerry Kaylor, who joined our ranks in the fifth grade, Brent Welker, Mike Rainbolt, who like the prodigal son returned, and our newest member, Susan Hampsmire. Well, there we all were, ready yet unwilling to begin the last four years on our journey to our diploma. As we soon found, Susan and Mike soon moved on to different places to complete their education, decreasing our number to the following: Dennis Danforth, Mary Dochterman, Janet Hall, Nanette Hudnut, Jerry Kaylor, Mary Margaret Marsot, Jane Shannon, Tony Shuman, Jimmie Spurgeon, Vickie Phillips, and Brent Welker. Finding the homework harder than expected, we charged through the freshman year, eagerly looking forward to the famous summer vacation ahead. Our teachers of this year had been Mr. Nolen V. Leach, Mrs. Merle Sharp, Mr. Robert Wheeler, Mr. Junior Lee, Mrs. Sinile, Mr. Sinile, and Mrs. Simons. During our freshman year, Mrs. Sharp began her long career as sponsor for our class. Our sophomore year found so many teachers that we hardly knew how to cope with them, but we had one more to help us along the way, Philip Briscoe. This year we saw the usual events of a school year go skipping by one by one. The faculty of this sophomore year was made up of the following teachers: Mr. Nolen V. Leach, Mrs. Merle Sharp, Mr. Robert Wheeler, Mr. Junior Lee, Mr. Sinile, Mrs. Sinile, and Mrs. Simons, and Mrs. Simler. Upon reaching the junior year (oh, finally, only one more year to go), we still had our same twelve members of the freshman class. But Vickie Phillips gave up her childhood friends for a new life of marriage. This year was brightened by preparation for the junior-senior banquet and senior graduation, knowing that the next year all this would be ours. Putting up with the mischievous acts on our part were the following teachers: Mr. Nolen V. Leach, Mrs. Beulah Gould, Mrs. Merle Sharp, Mr. Robert Wheeler, Mr. Junior Lee, Mrs. Simler, and Mr. William Edwards. Here we are after eleven years of back-breaking and nerve-shattering work! Jerry Kaylor decided he too en- joyed the life of marriage and wed his high school sweetheart, Lola Nichols. Even though for eleven years we looked forward to the day of our advancement into the world, we now look back with regret at having to leave this wonderful home of education. With much respect, we thank our teachers of this year, Mr. Nolen V. Leach, Mrs. Merle Sharp, Mr. Junior Lee, Mr. William Edwards, Mrs. Beulah Gould, Mr. Jimmie Lillard, the three grade teachers, Mrs. Welker, Miss Golden, and Miss Mable Walker, and we also wish to express our grati- tude to the community for helping us reach our high goal. We now hope that we can make talented use of the knowledge our teachers of these twelve years have planted in our minds. —Mary Dochterman —Janet Hall MISSOURI GRAVEL COMPANY Producers and Shippers Agriculture Limestone Crushed Stone Ewing, Missouri THE FARMERS' MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. Clark County; Kahoka, Missouri SENIOR POEM The Williamstown High School Seniors, after twelve long years, Have finaUy ended their one long fear. These beautiful people, five girls and five boys, Will be described in the following stories. A girl, Jane Shannon, by name. Is noted for playing a great basketbaU game. Janet Hall with a smile so sweet Is also noted for being neat. Nanette Hudnut, straight and tall, Can be found sometimes in the lower hall. Jimmy Spurgeon, who sports an average brain, Says You don't have to be a farmer to raise a Uttle cane. Here's mild-mannered Denny Joe, Who gets his kicks at the picture show. Tony Shuman, who's a friend to aU, Has the school's best fast ball. And here's Brent, our pride and joy; Everyone knows him as Nature Boy. Mary Fern in her quiet way Always brightens up the day. And here's Mary Margaret, quiet and shy; She always sets her goals up high. Here's Philip with his wondering mind; You'll often find him up on cloud (9) nine. This is all of us; so good-bye! There we go, Williamstown High! Compliments of CANTON FERRY, Allen Blackmore Canton, Missouri -Philip Briscoe -Mary Margaret Marsot -Jimmie Spurgeon FOOD SCHEMP'S CAFE Broasted Chicken Edina, Missouri Compliments of LA-BELLE COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER La-Belle, Missouri 12 WILL We, the Williamstown Senior Class of 1968 and 1969, being of unsound mind and worse body, do hereby publish and declare this to be our last will and testament: I, Philip Briscoe, will all of my lost books to Steve Savage. Keep your eye on them; I never could. I, Dennis Danforth, will my curve to Nadine Nicholas. Keep it in shape, Nadine. I, Mary Fern Dochterman, will all of my good grades to Jimmie Savage. I, Janet Hall, will my floor cleaning to Carol Shannon. Keep it up, Carol. I, Nanette Hudnut, will my ability to change hairstyles to Earl Hopkins. Keep it curlin', Earl. I, Mary Margaret Marsot, will my poetical genius to Brenda Lillard. I, Jane Shannon, will my weight to Betty Scott. Watch the fish scales. I, Tony Shuman, will my waves to the sea. May it wash up on Estil Fretwell. You also get a comb. I, Jimmie Spurgeon, will my can to Vernon Hudnut. Don't ditch it. I, Brent Welker, will my hats to Frankie Ewart. Wear them safely. We, the senior class, will all of our old tests, notebooks, and classwork to the furnace. To Mr. Leach we will our old basketball suits and all of our old history books, too. To Mr. Lee we will our hot-rodding habits and minor traffic tickets. To Mr. Lillard we will a grading pencil that refuses to check anything wrong. Good grading to you, Mr. Lillard. To Mr. Edwards we will our studious brains. Hope you have better luck with them than we did. To Mrs. Gould we will a place in our memories that we shall always cherish. Please forgive our spelling. To Mrs. Sharp we seniors will a large bottle of Excedrin and a larger bottle of tranquilizers for all of the headaches in the past. Thanks for not giving up on us. To Mrs. Nelson we will aU our old lunch tickets. To Thomas Nichols we will all our safe rides to and from basketball games. To Mrs. Nichols we will all of the cleanliness of the school buses. To James English we will all the hours of work that he missed. To Norman Briscoe we will all our thankfulness for working for our school. To Joe we will a new mop, a new broom, and a litter bug for a helper. We, the senior class, will all of the meals we didn't eat to the cooks. -Tony Shuman -Denny Danforth -Brent Welker H It o y 'A pToneer «nMm-nwiT.irn.n MARBLE'S READY-MIX Concrete-Form Rentals Edina, Missouri Don Butler, Manager La Belle, Missouri HEINOLD'S HOG MARKET PIONEER SEED CORN AND GRAIN Sorghum, Olen Fretwell Williamstown, Missouri 13 l968-’69 CLASS PROPHECY The year is 1990, and the Williamstown Senior Class of 1969 has come back to the spot where the little red schoolhouse used to stand. As our feet touch the ground where the building once stood, fond memories of school days pass through our minds as we discuss what each is doing now. Jimmy Wayne Spurgeon now owns a 1,000-acre farm, has settled down, and is happily married to Kathy Hud- nut. They have six beautiful children. Mary Margaret Marsot is preparing to go to Switzerland, where she will be the main reporter covering the latest developments in Dr. Schwilmelbolm's bacteriological experiments; however, this will not interfere with the close family relationship she holds with her husband and three children. Philip Ray Briscoe and Brent Allen Welker reside together and have successfully resisted the attack against bachelorhood; however, their pad is noted for the swinging parties that frequent it. Brent is exercising his ability of argument (or long-windedness) in the Senate, while Phil makes appearances as the nation's favorite comedian and author. Janet Ellen Hall is head bookkeeper of her husband's nationwide chain of garages. She has eight darling child- ren and still no bulge in her figure. After high school graduation, Dennis Joe Danforth went through college to receive his Ph.D. in zoology. Now he spends his spare time studying Nature at his South Dakota Camp Bearskin, which he runs to support his wife and seven youngsters. Mary Nanette Hudnut is now an adventuress, traveling the world over searching for new experiences. Anthony LaVelle Shuman circles the globe as a hairdresser, styling hair for starlets and royalty and as founder of the largest wig and cosmetic business now in existence. His wife is rated among the ten most beautiful women. Mary Jane Shannon is busy keeping books at the famed Ruidoso Downs Race Track, and she also rides as the world's second female jockey. Yet she still has time for her husband, son, and daughter. Mary Fern Dochterman is now Dean of Women at Radcliff College. She is also married and has four pert youngsters. As we leave the beloved schoolgrounds we see how each senior of '69 has succeeded, and all because of the good start we received from dedicated teachers at Williamstown High School. —Jane Shannon Nanette Hudnut EDINA FEED AND LIVESTOCK SUPPLY WESTERN AUTO Edina, Missouri Edina, Missouri KELLEY'S FURNITURE Edina, Missouri 14 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR DAY Tuesday, April 8, 1969 Northeast Missouri State College Kirks ville, Missouri 9:00-9:45-Registration -------------------------------------------------------- Baldwin Hall Members of Panhellenic Council Assembly-College Auditorium 9:45-11:30 A. M. Opening Remarks -----------------------------------------------------Mr. Charles J. Elam Director of Admissions Greetings------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. F. Clark Elkins President, Northeast Missouri State College Master of Ceremonies --------------------- Welcome from the Student Body President Sinfonia --------------------------------- Rock Bands1' ---------------------------- Baton Twirling --------------------------- NEMO Singers ----------------------------- 'International Variety ------------------ Magic Act -------------------------------- Dance Routine----------------------------- Vocal Solo ------------------------------- Girls' Gymnastics Exhibitions ------------ Men's Gymnastics Exhibitions ------------- ---------------------- Mr. Joe Galkowski ------------------- Mr. Phil Worms ley -------------------------- Phi Mu Alpha Soul Corporation and Beaker St. Blues ------------------- Karna Kurckenberg ------------- Mr. Clay Dawson, Director ----------------- Mrs. Martha McClaskey Mrs. Fran McKinney ---—-— ----------------- — Mr. John Uhl ■— Health and Physical Education Division ---------------------- Miss Kaye Harris -------------- Miss Marsha Mossberger Miss Barb Haskins -------------- Ken Richmond, Vic Davis and Jeff Peterson K Dettes Routine Sinfonia Lunch ---------------------------------------------------------Missouri and Ryle Dining Halls Supervised by Mr. Russ Stovner AFTERNOON PROGRAM 1:00-2:00-Campus Tours --------------------------------------- Headquarters, Sociability Hall Conducted by Blue Key and Circle K Fraternities 2:00-Senior Dance ------------------------------------------ Activities Room, Student Union Music by the Soul Corporation OES AND MASONS ENTERTAIN SENIORS On April 10, at 8:00 P.M. the Williamstown Chapter of OES and Masons entertained the members of its senior class with the parents, and the faculty, as guests. The opening march by O. E.S. officers was followed by the flag ceremony. After the pledge to the flag, everyone was invited to sing 'The Star Spangled Banner . Mary Spurgeon, Worthy Matron, gave the welcome speech. After the seniors were introduced, they were each presented with a beautiful cor- sage or boutonniere by the conductress, Mrs. Charles Samples, and associate conductress, Mrs. Wayne Welker. The tokens were white roses (class flower) set on a silver leaf with ribbons of silver and turquoise (class colors.) A prayer by the Rev. V.T. Woods and the song, ' ust a Closer Walk With Thee , by everyone followed the flower presentation. A unique wishing well ceremony was given. After choosing a ribbon which dangled from a tiny wishing well, each student called aloud the number on the card attached to his ribbon. Ten women each had a different short verse expressing a wish, and read it as her number was called. As the O.E.S. officers sang School Days to their guests of honor, more than one senior felt pangs of nostalgia and blinked at watery eyes for the beloved surroundings they would soon be forced to leave. Following the benediction by Rev. V.T. Woods everyone joined in singing Now Is The Hour. Members of the O.E.S. and Masons retired in form, after which everyone was invited downstairs for refreshments. In the dining hall, the seniors' table was laid with a turquoise cloth, decorated by silver candlesticks and a centerpiece, consisting of two students under an arch inscribed with the class motto 'They Conquer Who Believe They Can. (A banner with the same had been hung on the wall of the meeting room.) Nut cups had been fashioned to resemble fullblown white roses. Refreshments of punch or coffee and cake were accompa- nied with a very unique form of ice cream. Each slice bore in turquoise, a graduates silhouette and the class motto. Various arrangements of white roses adorned the tables. During refreshments. Senior Class President, Denny Joe Danforth, took the opportunity to thank the members of the East for the ceremony, and to express the appreciation of the seniors for the kindness and respect shown to them by the O.E.S. and the Masons. Bank Accounts draw interest KAHOKA AUTOMOTIVE PARTS FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK STATE FARM INSURANCE Kahoka, Missouri Complete Banking Service Kahoka, Missouri Deposits Insured up to $15,000 LaGrangc, Missouri 15 Producers and Shippers PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Agriculture Limestone Crushed Stone CANTON STATE BANK Quincy, Illinois Ewing, Missouri Canton, Missouri THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON TO THE 1969 GRADUATING CLASS WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL This is a day when congratulations are in order not only to the graduates but to the parents, teachers, and administrators whose efforts have helped to make this achievement possible. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all of you. At a time when there is much talk about the differences between the generations, I think it is useful to remark upon a similarity between your graduating class of 1969 and my graduating class of 1930. Your high school years have been historic ones. When you entered high school, man was making his elementary steps into space. In your senior year, three brave Americans journeyed around the moon. When I graduated from high school, only three years had passed since a man flew for the first time across the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the obvious difference in years, we have this in common: we all know what it is to be young at the start of an age of adventure. You will discover, as I did, that each person must make his own exploration of the world, make his own discoveries, shape his own triumphs, endure his own tragedies. Each of us is an explor- er of himself, of history, of knowledge, of the intricate and beau- tiful and wonderful varieties of experience. Each of you will make a different kind of exploration, some in continued formal education, some in industry or business or agri- culture. Whatever your choice, learn. Learn all you can about yourself and the world. Your final year in high school was the beginning of an age of ad- venture, an age you will help to shape. You have my highest hopes and best wishes. 17 ADM N STRATI US istown School MR. LEE, PRINCIPAL WESTERN AUTO STORE Kahoka, Missouri MFA BULK FERTILIZER PLANT Williamstown Missouri KMaEs ST. CLAIRS’ SUNDRIES Kahoka, Missouri To the people of this community and the students of this school for the past four years, I give my thanks to them for making these past years memorable. Another place like Williamstown where people, young and old, work together to produce a remarkable and family-like community cannot be found in history or present-day United States. Mrs. Etta Nelson kept the records and bookkeeping procedures of office routine in order, seeing that nothing was forgotten or left behind. I looked forward to the daily visits of Ed LaVelle who deserved a perfect attendance record, for he attended school more often than some of the students of Williamstown school. Always remember that if you have confidence in yourself, people will have confidence in you. Mr. Nolen V. Leach )epehdahj :$STEL SMITH BROTHERS' FARM SUPPLY Complete Bulk Feed and Fertilizer Wyaconda, Missouri MISSOURI HISTORY BACK ROW, left to right: Denny Danforth, Mr. Leach, Tony Shuman, Brent Welker. FRONT ROW, left to right: Mary Dochterman, Mary Margaret Marsot, Jimmie Spurgeon, Philip Bris- coe, Nanette Hudnut, Jane Shannon, Janet Hall. PEOPLES' BANK OF WYACONDA Wyaconda, Missouri M F A CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE Lewistown, Missouri GENERAL BUSINESS FRONT ROW: Sara Sweet, Angela Phillips, Connie Spurgeon. BACK ROW: Mr. James Lillard, Allan Dochterman, Steve Savage, Richard Hollowell. GENERAL MATHEMATICS FRONT ROW: Barbara Spurgeon, Anita Fretwell, Becky Scott, Marjorie Hollowell, Charlene Welker, Rosie Clay, Mr. William Edwards. BACK ROW: David Mruphy, Gail Hopkins, Jackie Coons, Virgil Bevans, Dennis Nichols. TURNER'S COFFEE SHOP Canton, Missouri LEWIS COUNTY GAS COMPANY Canton, Missouri DRIVERS’ TRAINING Sara Sweet, Angela Phillips, Connie Spurgeon, Mr. Junior Lee, Richard Hollowell, Allan Dochterman, Steve Savage. INDUSTRIAL ARTS FRONT ROW: James Lee Spurgeon, Gail Hopkins, Frankie Ewart, Jackie Welker, Virgil Bevans, David Murphy. BACK ROW: Mr. Junior Lee, Earl Hopkins, Jimmy Savage, Allan Dochterman, Richard Hollo- well, Stanley Welker, Dannie Nichols, Bobby McFarland, Jackie Coons. Compliments of DR. JOHN DYKSTRA Canton, Missouri STOW IMPLEMENT COMPANY Canton, Missouri DR. J. R. GALBRAITH Library Building Canton, Missouri HOME ECONOMICS RICHARD'S INSUR- ANCE AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY Canton, Missouri FRONT ROW: Rosie Clay, Charlene Welker, Marjorie Hollowell, Becky Scott, Barbara Spurgeon, Anita Fretwell, Connie Spurgeon. BACK ROW: Mrs. Merle Sharp, Sara Sweet, Angela Phillips. LANGUAGE ARTS INTELLECTUALS FRONT ROW: Earl Hopkins, Jimmy Savage. MIDDLE ROW: Betty Scott, Connie Brennan, Vernon Hudnut, Stanley Welker, Jackie Welker. BACK ROW: Carol Shannon, Estil Fretwell, Brenda Kay Lillard, Nadine Nichols, Frankie Ewart, Mrs. Beulah Gould, James Lee Spurgeon, Bobby McFarland. REITZ FABRIC Kahoka, Missouri ROY FRY, JEWELER Kahoka, Missouri SPURGEON GARAGE AND SERVICE STATION Williamstown, Missouri Compliments of DR. C. S. TODD DENTIST Canton, Missouri WILLIAMSTOWN SCHOOL ED LAVELLE, Notary, Insurance, and Real Estate Broker Williamstown, Missouri CANTON'S CUSTOM CLEANING Canton, Missouri FACULTY S’ Mr. Nolen Leach Superintendent World History Missouri History High School Coach Mr. James Lillard General Business Citizenship Typing Bookkeeping Shorthand Freshman Sponsor Mrs. Linelle Welker Fifth and Sixth Grades Mrs. Merle Sharp Home Economics I, H Freshman English Study Hall Senior Sponsor FACULTY Mrs. Etta Nelson Secretary Mr. Robert Scott Seventh and Eighth Grades Mr. Junior Lee Principal Industrial Arts Driver Training American History Junior High Coach Sophomore Sponsor Mrs. Beulah Gould English II, III, IV Publications Boys' Glee Club Girls' Glee Club Junior Sponsor Mr. William Edwards Chemistry General Mathematics General Science Biology Geometry Algebra 29 BUS DRIVERS Mr. James English Mr. Thomas Nichols Mrs. Thomas Nichols HELPERS COOKS Mrs. Lela Lemmon Mrs. Etta Scott CANTON STATE BANK Canton, Missouri 30 CUSTODIAN Mr. Joe Danforth LEWIS COUNTY AUCTION Lewistown, Missouri GREENING PHARMACY Kahoka, Missouri LEWIS COUNTY REA Lewistown, Missouri m mmm mi� � ' i MH.II.I IN g ■ 11 1 ['M : x. u 17 r w A CowXeou , BROADWAY FUEL COM- PANY Front and Broadway Quincy, Illinois JUNIOR CLASS BACK ROW, left to right: Jackie Welker, Vernon Hudnut, Estil Fretwell, Stanley Welker, Earl Hopkins, Bobby McFarland, James Spurgeon, Frankie Ewart, Jimmy Savage. FRONT ROW, left to right: Connie Brennen, Nadine Nichols, Brenda Lillard, Betty Scott, Carol Shannon, Mrs. Gould. FISHER BUSINESS EQUIPMENT CO. Quincy, Illinois N.R. HATFIELD, D.D.S., O.D. Hatfield Building Edina, Missouri CANTON IGA FOODLINER STANDING, left to right: Richard Hollowell, Allan Dochterman, Steve Savage. SEATED, left to right: Angela Phillips, Connie Spurgeon, Sara Sweet. Open Seven Days a Week SOPHOMORE CLASS Canton, Missouri FRESHMAN CLASS STANDING, left to right: David Murphy, Jackie Coons, Becky Scott, Dennis Nichols, Gail Hopkins. SEATED, left to right: Barbara Spurgeon, Anita Fretwell, Marjorie Hollowell, Charlene Welker, Rosabelle Clay. CANTON'S CUSTOM CLEANING Canton, Missouri BEN’S MOTORCYCLE SHOP Canton, Missouri THE LA BELLE STAR La Belle, Missouri EIGHTH GRADE FRONT ROW: Randall Briscoe, Yvonne Phillips, Barbara Dochterman, Robert Scott. BACK ROW: Frank Gray, Paul Legg, Davy Savage, Randy Lillard, Mr. Robert Scott. EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION May 14, 1969 Processional-------------------------------------- Grand March ------------------------------------------Mrs. Gould Invocation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Davey Joe Savage Trees ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Barbara Dochterman and Yvonne Phillips Class History---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Randall Briscoe Sing Me a Chantey ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Kent Legg Class Prophecy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank Gray Sous Bois ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brenda Bevans Class Will Robert Scott, jr. Memories ........................................................... -................................ Eighth Grade Address ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rev. John Graham Awarding of Diplomas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Scott Benediction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Randy Lillard Recessional -------------------------------------- La Cinquantaine ----------------------------------- Mrs. Gould Escorts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brian Munzlinger Dale Spurgeon Program Passers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lucy Scott Carolyn Wilson Annette Neison John Hopkins Ushers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bruce Me Dermot Carolyn Murphy David Brennan Nancy Gray Class Motto -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Destination-Success Class Colors ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blue and Gold Class Flower ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------— Blue Carnation Class Song-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Memories 34 RICE'S MARKET Canton, Missouri CANTON LOCKER BACK ROW, left to right: Nancy Gray, Randall Briscoe, Frank Gray, Paul Legg, Davey Savage, Randy Lillard, Yvonne Phillips, Robert Scott, Annette Neisen, Rev. Robert Scott. FRONT ROW, left to right: Dale Spurgeon, Bruce McDermott, Brenda Bevans, Lucy Scott, Barbara Dochterman, John Hopkins, Brian Musslinger, David Brennan. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES STANDING, BACK ROW, left to right: Sue Spurgeon, Mrs. Welker, Theresa Spurgeon, Carmen Phillips, Brenda Coons, Kate Gray. SITTING, FOURTH ROW, left to right: Dale McDermott, Danny Shirey, Patty Murphy, Mary Hopkins. THIRD ROW, left to right: Larry Spurgeon, Sharon McDermott, Michael Bishoff, Laddie Briscoe, Virgil Bevans. SECOND ROW, left to right: Arlen Ewart, Kirk Briscoe, Kent Munslinger, David Phillips, Kent Hopkins. FIRST ROW, left to right: Jan Fishback, Jani Lynn Spurgeon, Jack Nelson, Basil Bevans. STANDING: Back Row, left to right: Tommy Scott, Ferlin Kimberley, Brad Legg, Beverly Coney, Janet Neisen, Susan Dochterman, Ginny Scott, Miss Golden. MIDDLE ROW, left to right: Eddie Waterman, Marvis Ridgely, John Shannon, Dewey Nelson, Judy Scott, La Gina Bevans, Marlys Welker, Pamela Phillips, Rodney Nelson, Paul Shirey. FRONT ROW, left to right: Tony Shannon, Fawn Gray, Robin Bishoff, Tami Briscoe, Jerry Spurgeon, Johnny Dochterman, Kristy Hines, Mark Fryer, Dixon Brennan. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES FIRST AND SECOND GRADES STANDING: Back Row, left to right: Miss Mable Walker, Karen Nichols, Rhonda Bishoff, Jenni Beth Bevans, Cathy Spurgeon, Dena Coney. SITTING: FOURTH ROW, left to right: Steve Phillips, Glenda Hudnut, Beverly Brown, Tommy Fishback, Vanetta Waterman. THIRD ROW, left to right: Le Ann Bevans, Paula McDermott, Bethany Ridgely, Jeffrey Legg, Martha McLaughlin. SECOND ROW, left to right: Curtis Hudnut, Martin Neisen, Paul Hopkins, Kreg Shirey. FIRST ROW, left to right: Gretchen Phillips, Tina Coney, Roger McDermott. SNOIlVZINVOaO This is the last Williamstown Hornet prepared by the 1969 staff that it might bring back pleasant memories of an institution now gone. We hope as you browse through it you will think of the happy times connected not only with this year but also all the school years preceding it. HORNET STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF . CO-EDITOR ....... BUSINESS MANAGER ART EDITOR ...... COPY EDITOR _____ SPORT EDITOR..... ADVISOR ......... ..... NANETTE HUDNUT MARY FERN DOCHTERMAN ....... JANE SHANNON MARY MARGARET MARSOT ........ TONY SHUMAN .. DENNIS JOE DANFORTH ......... MRS. GOULD BUZZER STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ............... ASSISTANT EDITOR .............. CIRCULATION MANAGER ........... HUMOR EDITOR .................. GIRLS' SPORTS ................. BOYS' SPORTS .................. SENIOR REPORTER ............... JUNIOR REPORTER ............... SOPHOMORE REPORTER ............ FRESHMAN REPORTER ............. SEVENTH - EIGHTH GRADE REPORTER ADVISOR ....................... ........JANE SHANNON ........ TONY SHUMAN MARY FERN DOCHTERMAN MARY MARGARET MARSOT ...... NANETTE HUDNUT ... DENNIS JOE DANFORTH MARY MARGARET MARSOT ....... CONNIE BRENNAN ....... ANGELA PHILLIPS ......... BECKY SCOTT ........ DALE SPURGEON ........... MRS. GOULD GREENING PHARMACY Kahoka, Missouri WOLTZ STUDIOS, INC. Photography Des Moines, Iowa 'i BOARD OF EDUCATION SEATED: Secretary, Don Sykes; President, Robert Ayers; Vice-president, Norman Briscoe. STANDING: Dr. J.A. Schlepphorst; Robert Janney; Patrick Wheeler; Superintendent, Kenneth Allan. FOUNTAIN'S ELECTRIC SERVICE Kahoka, Missouri CANTON INSURANCE AGENCY Canton, Missouri u NO o TRI STATE FERTILIZER Canton, Missouri LIVESTOCK ORDER BUYER’ Monticello, Missouri Phone-507-5281 1969 PEERILIER OFFICERS PRESIDENT .... VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY ... TREASURER ... ADVISOR ...... ... NANETTE HUDNUT DENNIS JOE DANFORTH .....JANE SHANNON ...... JANET HALL ...... MRS. GOULD This is the Peerilier Chapter of the National Honor Society of the Williamstown High School. This Chapter was the first of its kind in Lewis County, begun in 1956-1957 by Mrs. Beulah Gould. The Chapter was discontinued after Mrs. Gould went to another school system, but was re-instated by her in 1967-68. The founders of the National Honor Society estabUshed it to stimulate the high scholar- ship, constructive leadership, purposeful service, and worthy character of the students in the secondary schools of this country. 1970 PEERILIER OFFICERS CANTON LUMBER COMPANY Canton, Missouri PRESIDENT..... VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY ... TREASURER ... ADVISOR ...... .... ESTIL FRET WELL JAMES LEE SPURGEON ___ CAROL SHANNON ... CONNIE BRENNAN ...... MRS. GOULD SEATED: Connie Spurgeon, Jane Shannon, Nadine Nichols, Janet Hall, and Connie Brennan. FIRST ROW: Mary Margaret Marsot, Mary Fern Dochterman, Brenda Lillard, Nanette Hudnut, Betty Scott, Carol Shannon, and Mrs. Gould. BACK ROW: Jackie Welker, James Lee Spurgeon, Dennis Joe Danforth, Tony Shuman, Stanley Welker and Estil Fretwell. NOT PICTURED: Brent Welker and Angela Phillips. NEW MEMBERS: Mary Margaret Marsot, Brenda Lillard, Nadine Nichols, Angela Phillips, and Connie Spurgeon. PEERIUER INSTALLATION AND INDUCTION May 12, 1969 Welcome Nanette Hudnut RAMSEY-JONES MOBILE HOMES Sing Me A Chantey O'Keefe INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS Paul Kent Legg HORNET CAFE LaGrange, Missouri Chairman What the Society Is Advantages of Chapter History of National Chapter — Qualifications of Members -■ Insignia of National Chapter - Installation James Lee Spurgeon Stanley Welker Hilburn Fishback, Proprietor My Task ------------------------- Ashford Nanette Hudnut Anita Fretwell Becky Scott Application ------------------------------------------------ Rev. Robert Scott Compliments of BRUCE NORMILE Circuit Judge CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONY Candlelighter --------------------------------------------- Gretchan Phillips Requirements for Membership Scholarship ------------------------------------------------- Jane Shannon Character-------------------------------------------------- Denny Danforth Leadership -------------------------------------------------- Brent Welker Service ----------------------------------------------------- Tony Shuman Induction Introducer ----------------------------------------Mary Dochterman Induction of New Members -------------------------------------- Nanette Hudnut Signing of Membership Book ----------------------------------------------- New Members Presentation of Membership Cards --------------------------------- Mrs. Gould Pledge of National Honor Society ------------------------------ Nanette Hudnut BAUMANN VARIETY Kahoka, Missouri SEVEN PTA SHOWS 1950 - Minstrel 1951 - Darktown Strutters Minstrel 1952 - The Billtown Minstrel 1953 - Showboat Revue 1954 - Pot Pourri Revue 1955 - Wild West Frolic 1956 - Hillbilly Wedding FOUR PTA CARNIVALS 1949-1953 BEAUTIFUL STAGE CURTAINS From The Buzzers The Williamstown P.T.A. in 1953 sponsored an advertising crusade, and as a re- sult have over $1800 worth of beautiful green velour front curtains with valance, gold fringe, and a large gold W in the center of the valance, plus an interior and an exterior scene, and an advertising curtain. The tan cycloramas are suspended on hardwood tracks which draw all sections off to the sides of the stage. Doors, windows, a fireplace, etc., can be made in the cyclorama. This set can be used for concerts, graduation, or as any in- terior setting. Then the interior set consists, of one drop and two to four wings with overhead borders. On the drop are painted doors, windows, a fireplace, a mantel, a clock, a picture, and candles. The beautiful hand painted wood-sawn set consists of one back section and four wings and is useful for operettas or plays calling for outdoor scenes. And the advertising drop, used since the old vaudeville days, is still used today. Our advertising drop curtain has beautiful hand painted scenery and many adver- tisements, donated from around Williamstown. To all who contributed in any way we give our many thanks. T.'TI % r •. , I'M LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Charlotte Spurgeon, Treasurer; Mrs. Louise Ridgely, Vice President; Mrs. Margaret Fretwell, Presi- dent, and Mrs. Rose Fishback, Secretary. New Officers Installed At Recent Meeting of the Williamstown PTA Group The Williamstown PTA met May 6 for the installation of new offic- ers. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Olen Fretwell, president. She turned the installa- tion over to Mrs. Hilbum Fishback. who installed the officers: Mrs. Donald Waterman, president: Mrs. Jim McLaughlin, vice president; Mrs. Robert Shannon, treasurer; and Mrs. Lester Bevans. secretary. The new officers took their places and held the rest of the meeting. Room count was taken. The presi- dent read a letter from the Canton PTA inviting the group to the Dis- trict conference at Canton. Mrs. Fretwell honored Miss Mable with a pin and lifetime mem- bership to the PTA for her ser- vices for 27 years. Mrs. Robert Scott read the devotional and Mrs. Chester Ewart had the program Mr. Lee’s workshop class had the classroom demonstration display- ing work the group had done. The meeting closed and refresh- ments were served by Mrs. Norman Briscoe. Mrs. Pedro Spurgeon. Mrs. Pat Cray. Mrs. Vincent Marsot and Mrs. Joe Danforth. TO PTA We, the senior class of 1969, have proudly set up this section of the Hornet for the PTA. All students were all so grateful. Looking back, one wonders how the school was able to afford all the items and events which we students took for granted: the extras that made everything a little more special, like stage curtains and valances for the new grade rooms. How were these financed? Simple. They were financed by the Parents-Teachers Association. Not only did this dedicated organization back school projects, but they earned the money to do so through fun-filled carnivals, held in 1949-50, 1950-51, 1951-52, and 1952-53 by the P.T.A. itself. Besides these, a series of rollicking events took place, well liked by the community, which were: Minstrel in 1950; ,fDarktown Strutters Minstrel , 1951; ’The Billtown Minstrel , 1952; Show Boat Revue ’Tat Pourri Revue , 1954; Wild West Frolic, 1955, and Hillbilly Wedding, 1956. Since Williamstown understands the importance of sportsmanship in a well-rounded personality, it is only natural that the P.T.A. was instru- mental in starting the first annual track meet there in 1958 when Kyle Hayworth was head of the physical education department, and the first annual athletic banquet in 1953 when T.L. Philcher of Hannibal was the guest speaker of the evening; the first alumni banquet in 1959 and that memorable event the old-timers’ basketball tournament held the first, second, fourth, and sixth of February, 1960. In the tangible sports realm the Parents-Teachers Association purchased a basketball scoreboard for the gymnasium in 1958, numerous sets of basketball suits through the years, warm-up jackets, and lockers which were placed in the girls’ dressing room. For all these events and gifts, the school says thank you to that mira- cle-working establishment-the Williamstown P.T.A. BAXTER FARM SUPPLY AND APPLIANCE COMPANY Canton, Missouri BANK OF MONTICELLO Monticello, Missouri DR. C. M. SIMLER Gorin, Missouri BACK ROW, left to right: Annette Neisen, Carolyn Murphy, Lucy Scott, Anita Fretwell, Nanette Hudnut, Marjorie Hollowell, Yvonne Phillips, Barbara Spurgeon, Nancy Gray. FRONT ROW, left to right: Carolyn Wilson, Connie Brennan, Betty Scott, Becky Scott, Barbara Dochterman, Rosie Clay, Brenda Bevans, Mrs. Gould. CANTON LUMBER COMPANY Canton, Missouri GIRLS’ CHORUS BOYS’ CHORUS BACK ROW, left to right: Frankie Ewart, Paul Legg, Randy Lillard, Dennis Nichols, Davey Savage, Richard Hollowell, Mrs. Gould. FRONT ROW, left to right: Robert Scott, Bruce Me Dermott, Ran- dall Briscoe, Dale Spurgeon, Brian Munslinger, David Brennan. HEET GAS Lewistown, Missouri e AND KLOPFER'S GARAGE Gorin, Missouri ACTIVITIES ROY FRY, JEWELER Kahoka, Missouri DON'S GRAND LEADER Canton, Missouri • SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS FRESH A TENDANTS BAUMANN VARIETY Kahoka. Missouri LIBRARIANS SEATED: Connie Brennan. STANDING, left to right: Yvonne Phillips, Mary Margaret Marsot, Becky Scott, Mrs. Gould, Connie Spurgeon. REA WINNER The Lewis County Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Lewistown, has informed Betty Scott that she is a winner in their annual essay contest. Electric Cooperatives—Builders for Rural America was the required subject for the 500 to 1000-word essays, which were judged on originality, sincerity, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. Betty, along with other winners, will receive an eight-day all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. from June 6 to 14. BOYS’ STATE James Lee Spurgeon has been selected by the American Legion Auxiliary of Lewis County Memorial Post 578 of Lewistown to attend Boys' State at Warrensburg in June on the campus of Central Missouri State College. The purpose of Boys' State is to educate youth in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship. Eligibility is limited to boys in the junior year who rank in the top third of their class and possess good character, have leadership ability, and exhibit courage, honesty, cooperativeness, and physical fitness. THOMPSON IMPLEMENT TURNER'S COFFEE COMPANY SHOP Canton, Missouri Canton, Missouri SANTA’S MISTAKE Christmas Operetta Presented by Wiiliamstown Elementary Grades 1-6 Lyrics and Music-Bernice Golden December 16, 1968 7:30 P.M. High School Auditorium CAST SANTA ---------- MRS. SANTA------ QUEEN OF TOYS - QUEEN OF FAIRIES NIGHT WATCH ---- — ARLEN EWART — SUE SPURGEON PA MALA PHILLIPS --JAN FISHBACK ---JACK NELSON STORY Mr. and Mrs. Santa are discussing Santa's red suit that he doesn't like; he wants to wear a cowboy suit instead of the real one. Mrs. Santa disapproves, but Santa is determined to wear the cowboy suit. Meanwhile, Santa's elves see Santa and think he is an imposter. They call for help. The nightwatch, who does not recognize Santa, comes to take him and lock him up. Mrs. Santa calls on the Queen of Toys and the Queen of Fairies with her helpers to get the toys ready for the sleigh. Just as they have finished, Mr. and Mrs. Santa arrive and Santa is wearing his red suit and is sorry he has made the mistake. CLOWNS Dison Brennan John Dochterman Mark Fryer Ferlin Kimberley Brad Legg Tommy Scott John Shannon Tony Shannon Kevin Shire y Jerry Spurgeon Eddie Waterman Dewey Nelson TOY BAND Roger McDermott Le Ann Bevans Vanita Waterman Curtis Hudnut Glenda Hudnut Jeffrey Legg Paula McDermott Martin Neison Steve Phillips Craig Shirey Paul Hopkins Tommy Fishback Beverly Brown ELVES Basil Bevans Kirk Briscoe Laddie Briscoe Kent Hopkins Kent Munzlinger David Phillips, Jr. Virgil Welker Michael Bishoff Dale McDermott Danny Shirey Larry Spurgeon POINSETT AS Robin Bishoff Tami Briscoe Beverly Coney Lynda Dochterman Susan Dochterman Fawn Gray Kristy Hines Janet Neisen Maruis Ridgely Ginny Scott Judy Scott Marlys Welker FAIRIES Jani Spurgeon Brenda Coons Kathleen Gray Mary Hopkins Sharon McDermott Patricia Murphy Carmon Phillips Teresa Spurgeon DUTCH DOLLS La Gina Bevans Rodney Nelson DOLLS Jennie Beth Bevans Rhonda Bishoff Dena Coney Tina Coney Gretchen Phillips Cat hern Spurgeon Anna Kussman Bethany Ridgely Jeana Spurgeon Martha McLaughlin Karen Nichols SYNOPSIS OF SCENES SCENE I: SANTA'S HOME IN TOYLAND TIME: AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS EVE SCENE II: SANTA'S HOME TIME: CHRISTMAS EVE LEWIS COUNTY GAS COMPANY Canton, Missouri LEWISTOWN FARMERS' SUPPLY COMPANY Lewistown, Missouri LEWIS COUNTY MOTOR COMPANY Service You'll Like Canton, Missouri 52 THEY WENT THATAWAY Charlotte Pelham — Lil Bower ----------- Sheriff Jackson ----- Freddy Buck --------- Joe Chuckwagon ------ Princess One Blossom Elmira Spring ------- Waxy ---------------- Slug ---------------- Sue Castle ---------- Director ------------ SENIOR PLAY A Three-Act Western Comedy By Samuel French --------Janet Hall Mary Dochterman ----Brent Welker ----Tony Shuman Dennis Danforth ---- Betty Scott ---Nanette Hudnut Jane Shannon — Philip Briscoe ----Mary Marsot ---- Mrs. Sharp Owner Of The Bar-B-Q — Her Best Friend — ------The Law-------- A Very Funny Fellow — A Noble Redman ------ His Wife ----- — A Wealthy Tourist — A Tired Business Man ------ Another ------ An Incognito Celebrity ENTERTAINMENT Country and Western Music Calvin Edward's Family FINDERS CREEPERS Wilbur Maxwell Hercules Nelson Celeste Nelson Nina Quigley — Frankie Nelson Aunt Mary------ Uncle Bob ----- Granny -------- Mr. Quigley — Dr. Brown------ Madeline------- Harry Schuster Daphne -------- Claude -------- Henry --------- Sheriff Boner - Sheriff Gray — Director ------ JUNIOR PLAY A Three Act Comedy-Farce-Mystery By Donald Payton ----The Atomic Bomb--------------------------- Estil Fretwell ---- Wilbur's Bosom Pal------------------------James Spurgeon ---- Hercules' Cousin ------------------------ Brenda Lillard Mr. Quigley's Granddaughter ------------------ Carol Shannon — Celeste's Little Sister------------------ Barbara Spurgeon ---- Hercules' Aunt ---------------------------- Betty Scott — Aunt Mary's Husband---------------------- Bobby McFarland ---- Ball of Fire -------------------------- Nadine Nichols •— Owns Quigley Building---------------------- Vernon Hudnut ---- The M.D. ??? --------------------------- Stanley Welker ■— Mr. Quigley's Sister----------------------- Connie Brennan ---------A Lawyer ---------------------------- Jackie Welker --------- The Maid ---------------------------- Earl Hopkins ---- The Caretaker--------------------------- Frankie Ewart - The Helper --------------------------------- Jimmie Savage --------- (Deputy) --------------------------- Jackie Welker --------- (Deputy) ---------------------------Jimmie Savage --------------------------------------------------Mrs. Gould ENTERTAINMENT By Mrs. Don Ewart, Lester Bevans, and Clarence Gilbert BEILSTEIN TRUCK COACHES Highway 61 LaGrange, Missouri HUFF'S INSURANCE SERVICE Knox City, Missouri 53 SENIOR BOX SUPPER The senior's old-fashioned box supper fired enthusiasm on March 21. The elementary grades opened the evening. Wearing headbands with pink ears and white cotton tails, the first grade sang Peter Cottontail and gave the bunny hop. Using instruments made of utensils used in the kitchen, the third and fourth grade had a kitchen band with Janet Neisen and Jinny Scott as directors. They played Good Old Kitchen Band and Music, Music . Singing Easter Parade , the fifth and sixth grade girls also gave a parade in their Easter bonnets. To close the program, the fifth and sixth grade boys sang The Caisson Song and Blue-Tail Fly . Three fiddlers, Howard Nichols, Jim McClain, and Elmer Munzlinger, participated in the fiddlin' contest, and Jim Linsey accompanied them on the guitar. While the judges were coming to their decision, Jim Linsey and Miss Golden played some of the all time favorite songs. The judges decided that the fiddlers were so good they all deserved first prize. Bill Ryan auctioned off the boxed pies and the suppers. The most expensive box was auctioned five times and brought twenty-five dollars. Following the sale a contest was held for Williamstown's best hunter. Each vote cost one penny. Carl W. (Bruiser) Spurgeon won the prize—a tiny, toy skunk. Stuffed animals were given for the prettiest box and door prizes. After these activities, pie, coffee, and pop were available for those who had not brought or bought boxes. At the same time a cake walk was conducted in the home economics room while a grab bag was held on the gym. An estimated 300 or 400 people attended with gross intake approximately $215. After seeing the number of people in attendance and witnessing their willing support of the project, the auc- tioneer said, It could only happen at Williamstown. THANKS TO KGRC HANNIBAL, MO. The Williamstown High School wishes to extend their thanks to KGRC Radio Station for the four-minute time period allowed them for reporting the school news each week. Thanks again. Mary Margaret Mar sot Reporter Bank Accounts THE BANK OF LA BELLE Drive in Facilities La Belle, Missouri FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK Complete Banking Service Deposits Insured Up To $15,000 LaGrange, Missouri WILLIAMSTOWN LOCKER Slaughtering and Processing Martin Pierce Williamstown, Missouri 54 THE 1969 MESS AMERICA PAGENT’’ The 1969 Mess America Pagent was held for the first time in the all-American city of Williamstown, Missouri. This event was sponsored by the seventh and eighth grades of the Williamstown School, and was termed by all a great success. As is customary, the pagent was opened with the parade of states. Mestress of Acrimony, Mess Bertha Parks, known better as Mr. Robert Scott, announced each candidate and gave their qualifications, as they paraded, one at a time, before an enraptured audience. In order to become a contestant for Mess America 1969, each contestant is required to have a special talent, and the ability to perform this talent before the audience. Never before in the history of the Mess America pagent was there such an unusual array of talent. The audi- ence was first entertained by Mess North Carolina, Jimmie Spurgeon. Jimmie was in his best voice as she gave us a sample of her famous hog calling abilities. Still held in the spell of Mess North Carolina, Mess Maine, Danny Devaux came forth to further captivate the audience with a poetic reading. Mess Hawaii, Robert Scott, Jr., showed his native ability in hula dancing. Mess Arizona, Steve Savage, amazed the audience with his unusual version of the song, Little Brown Jug. Mess Maryland, Frank Gray, was keeping with the mod scene with his modern dance. Mess Wyoming, Elmer Munzlinger, fiddled up a storm on her violin, while accompanied by Mr. Robert Legg on the guitar. Mess New York, Brusier Spurgeon, entertained by accompa- nying himself on the uke and singing the popular song, Tip Toe Through The Tulips. Mess Texas, Cy Spurgeon, gave an interesting monologue on her boyfriend’s ranee, complete with sound effects, Mess Iowa, Dale Spurgeon, and Mess Utah, David Brennan, both recited poetry. Mess Florida, Bill Murphy, showed the ladies how to keep a lovely figure. Mess Alaska, Bill Edwards, gave us a treat on her harmonica. The Joyful Noises, a singing group consisting of Lois Bevans, Basil Bevans, Jenny Beth Bevans, accompanied on the guitar by Virgil Bevans, and Becky Scott on the piano, presented three musi- cal selections between the parade of states and the talent division, '1 Want To Live, Moving On, and Cincinnati Ohio. Another group, the Electrical Charges, Yvonne Phillips, Barbara Dochterman, Lucy Scott, Brenda Bevans, and Virgil Bevans, also entertained. They sang two songs, I Don't Want to Play House and Harper Valley PTA. Randy Lillard and Brian Munzlinger appeared throughout the program with hilarious skits of heah kum de judge. The judges, Mrs. Wayne Welker, Miss Golden, and Mrs. Ruful Nelson, had a very hard decision to make. After much deliberation, six finalists instead of five were chosen because of a tie: Fourth alternate, Mess Florida, Bill Murphy; third alternates, Mess Iowa, Dale Spurgeon; Mess Utah, David Brennan; second alternate, Mess New York, Bruiser Spurgeon; first alternate, Mess Alaska, Bill Edwards. Mess America of 1969, is Cy Spurgeon. Mess America of 1968, Billie Hines crowned the new Mess America after making a few remarks. Tears were in her eyes as the new Mess America made the traditional walk. Everyone enjoyed the program very much. The grades are happy with the results. They are pleased to say that they made a gross total of $113.00. They also wish to thank everyone who made the program a success. TRI-STATE FERTILIZER KAHOKA CHEESE COMPANY NORTHEAST MISSOURI COOP SERVICES Canton, Missouri Kahoka, Missouri Edina, Missouri 55 PTA HOLDS ANNUAL ATHLETIC BANQUET The Williamstown PTA sponsored the 15th annual Athletic Banquet for the junior and senior high school athletes Friday evening, March 28, in the school gymnasium. Rev. Robert Scott gave the invocation. About 175 students, teachers and adults were present for the banquet. Dr. Joe Dolan, athletic director of the Northeast Missouri State College, Kirksville, delivered the address for the evening, emphasizing the privilege the students have had in attending a school such as Williamstown and having a part in the athletic program, and accrediting the teachers and students for the respect and discipline displayed. Supt. Nolen V. Leach and coach Junior Lee presented the awards consisting of letters and bars for basketball and softball, and cheerleader awards, to the high school and junior high boys and girls. The planning committee from the PTA was Mrs. Richard Welker, Mrs. Bob Shannon, Mrs. George Spurgeon, and Mrs. Wayne Welker, assisted by Mrs. Olen Fretwell, Decorations were displayed by William Edwards and Mrs. Richard Welker. Each family brought a meat, vegetable, and salad or dessert to the carry-in supper. Everything was delicious and the athletes appreci- ated it very much. THE CRUCIFIED RESURRECTED ONE PILOTS ALL HEAVEWARD Caster Cantata by Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs of % Williams town School Thursday, April 3 INTRODUCTION David Brennan Brian Munslinger Randall Briscoe Robert Scott Sweet and Clear, The Birds Are Singing ---------------- Bullard 'In The Garden ------------------------------------------ Miles 'The Old Rugged Cross —------------------------------ — Bennard Glee Clubs THE CRUCIFIED JESUS Olive's Brow -----------------------------—------------- Bradbury Boys' Glee Club '1 Died Broken-Hearted ---------------------------------- Ackley Frankie Ewart THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD Christ Arose ------------------------------------------ Lowry Glee Clubs PRAISES TO GOD FOR lflS SAVING GRACE He Knows It All ......................................... Davis Barbara Dochterman Becky Scott Marjorie Hollowell Lucy Scott Barbara Spurgeon He Loves Even Me ------------------------------------- Lawrence Connie Brennan Nanette Hudnut Anita Fretwell Betty Scott He Is All in All to Me --------------------------------- Morris Brenda Bevans Yvonne Phillips Nancy Gray Becky Scott Marjorie Hollowell Annette Ncisen Oh, It Is Wonderful! ---------------------------------- Gabriel Frankie Ewart Paul Legg Frank Gray Randy Lillard Richard Hollowell Dennis Nichols Davey Savage Virgil Bevans John Hopkins Dale Spurgeon Rose, Rose, Rose --------------------------------------Gabriel Rosie Clay Annette Neisen Carolyn Murphy Carolyn Wilson JESUS STILL LIVES TODAY He Lives ---------------------------------------------- Ackley Boys' Glee Club 'Take Up Thy Cross -------------------------------------Ackley Betty Scott ASSURANCES OF ENTERING THE HEAVENLY HOME Beyond The Sunset --------——----------------------- Brock 'The Holy City ....................................... Adams Boys' Glee Club Soloists Paul Legg Brian Munslinger Frankie Ewart THE CROWNED JESUS Crown Him King of Kings ---------------------------- Smith Glee Clubs ENTERING THE HEAVENLY HOME 'Ivory Palaces ----------------------------------- Barraclough Nanette Hudnut Face To Face ---------------------------------------- Johnson Girls' Glee Club Sweet and Clear, The Birds are Singing -------------- Bullard Glee Clubs Director Mrs. Beulah Gould 57 SOPHOMORE PILGRIMAGE Around 5:00 o'clock A.M. my journey to Jefferson City, to the Sophomore Pilgrimage, began. I had been� looking forward to an exciting day in the capital city ever since the day I had the honor of being chosen to represent the Williamstown Sophomore Class of '68 and '69. Also going on the trip were Mrs. Charles Arnold, who took us, Debbie Fleer of Lewistown, Linda Yates of Monticello, Sandra Henry of LaGrange, and Maggie Queen of Canton. We girls were too excited to sleep-we giggled instead. Upon reaching the Capitol Building we registered by our district number and were given name cards to pin on our dresses. The tours began at approximately 8:30 A.M. The guides were the members of women's organizations. Our first guide explained to us the reason for all the arches-that they were stronger and could support weight better than anything else. We were taken through the section that contained beautiful murals of history through the ages. It started with the Indians and finished with bridges and factories. While visiting the House chamber we were allowed to sit in the representatives chairs. Our guide also took us on a tour of the Senate Chamber. There was usually a different guide for every section. After finishing the tour of the Capitol we were escorted to the Executive Mansion where we were greeted by the charming, Mrs. Warren E. Hearnes. The Mansion was truly beautiful, but its excellence could not match that of the Capitol. There is a series of changes being made to the Mansion by Mrs. Hearnes. The next tour was to be of the Supreme Court. This proved to be very interesting. We then had our lunch at the main floor of the Selinger Center, to one side of the Capitol building. The food was delicious and afterwards the governor of the state of Missouri, Warren E. Hearnes, gave us a speech on how lucky we were. We were lucky; some children don't even reach their sophomore year. Since the Secretary of State, James C. Kirkpatrich, was out of town, his assistant also talked with us. We also heard from Haskel Holman, State Auditor and John C. Danforth, Attorney General. Miss Elvira Perales of Peru was twenty-four years old, and a freshman in college. She told us that she won a scholarship by signing up at their government office. We were told that a lot of kids, where she comes from, never have a high school education. How lucky we really are! We sophomores should be thankful to the Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs who make our trip possible and who makes it possible for sophomores all over the state of Missouri to attend an annual sophomore pilgrimage. Missouri is the only state of the fifty states that has a Sophomore Pilgrimage. I would like to sincerely thank the PBM Club of Canton who made my trip to Jefferson City, possible. —Connie Spurgeon 2:30 A.M. BREAKFAST Miss Teresa Carreno from Caracas, Venezuela playing Edelweiss Glide Waltz Senior Prophecy ---------------------------------------------------------- Twelfth Street Rag ----------------------------------------------------- Senior Poem -------------------------------------------------------------- Poems -------------------------------------------------------------------- Senior Skit--------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Edward's Daily News -------------------------------------------------- Amos and Andy ------------------------------------------------------------ Senior Will -------------------------------------------------------------- Skits -------------------------------------------------------------------- Song Fest----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ Jane Shannon ------------ Miss Golden ------------ Philip Briscoe --------------- Miss Mabel ------------------ Seniors ------------- Mr. Edwards - Mr. Lee and Mr. Edwards -------------- Tony Shuman Senior boys and Senior girls ------------ Mrs. Nelson SOLTERS' SUPERETTE Retail Food Store LaGrange, Missouri ARNOLD'S FUNERAL HOME A New Modern Facility Canton, Missouri Lewistown, Missouri WILMA PLANT Circuit Clerk and Recorder of Lewis County Monticello, Missouri (ZJhe junior (JLaii of (M illiam±town zHigh Sch ooL xegueete the pleasure of youx company at the junior- dSeniox HBanguet and iPxom on Thursday, zA ay eighth nineteen hundred and ±ixty-nine at six-thirty o'clock in the evening Quincy J la za and School ymnaxium JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET-PROM After the banquet, the seniors were taken to a show, Dracula. Then they were taken to the Williamstown High School. The school gymnasium was beautifully, elaborately, and uniquely decorated. There, games, a program by the faculty and seniors, and a breakfast, prepared by the junior mothers, were all enjoyed. The Junior Clcus PROGRAMME MENU FACULTY o! Williamstown High School Presents Cf 0j? Staao The Plaxa and High School Gymnasium Thursday Evening May Eighth SHOWER OF S—Stars' Wilcuma Little Dipper T—Twinklers' Replicare Big Dipper A—A Rememorare Mr. Saturn R—Red Moon Peeps Mischievous Comets S—-Stairway to Sky King Jupiter SENIOR CLASS Globule Fluide Celestial Filet or Star Fisc Snowballs Evening Star Salad Crescent Moon and Star Dust Milky Way with Lucky Stars Star Chips and Moonstones JUNIOR CLASS Nolan V. Leach. Superintendent Junior Lee. Principal William Edwards Robert Scott Bernice Golden Merle Sharp Beulah Gould Mable Walker James Lillard Linelle Welker INVITED GUESTS Etta Nelson Thomas Nichols AUTOGRAPHS OFFICERS Denny Danlorth Janet Hall Jane Shannon Mary Marso t President Vice-President Secretary. Treasurer Reporter SPONSOR Merle Sharp OFFICERS James Sprugeon President Bobby McFarland Vice-President Els til Fretwell Secretary. Treasurer Connie Brennan Reporter SPONSOR Beulah Gould FRITZ ALTHOFF MEAT DISTRIBUTOR Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Rath Quincy, Illinois COLORS Turquoise and Silver FLOWER White Rose MOTTO ‘They Conquer Who Believe They Can COLORS Blue and White FLOWER Carnation MOTTO ‘Today We Follow; Tomorrow We Lead’ Nothing now is left but Majestic Memory —Longfellow '‘MEMORIES' —Printed in U.S.A. by Stump Print- ina Co.. So. Whitley. Ind. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 59 HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIANS Nanette Hudnut Jane Shannon AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP Jane Shannon Dennis Danforth M.F.A. SCHOLARSHIP Mary Dochterman Jane Shannon, (Altermate) M.U. CURATORS AWARD Nanette Hudnut KIRKSVILLE REGENTS' SCHOLARSHIP Jane Shannon BOYS' STATE James Lee Spurgeon SOPHOMORE PILGRIMAGE Connie Spurgeon BEST GIRL ATHLETE HIGH SCHOOL Brenda Lillard JUNIOR HIGH Anita Fretwell BEST BOY ATHLETE HIGH SCHOOL Tony Shuman JUNIOR HIGH Dennis Nichols MISSOURI BLUE BOOK Anita Fretwell GIRL CITIZEN Connie Brennan BOY CITIZEN Bobby McFarland REA THEME WINNER TO D.C. Betty Scott SPECIAL DRAMATICS AWARD Brenda Lillard Estil Fretwell SPECIAL YEARBOOK AWARD Nanette Hudnut SPECIAL SCHOOLPAPER AWARD Jane Shannon SPECIAL POETRY AWARD Connie Brennan Jane Shannon Brent Welker ORATORICAL AWARD Estil Fretwell GIRLS' GLEE CLUB AWARD Nanette Hudnut BOYS' GLEE CLUB AWARD Frankie Ewart SPECIAL SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE MUSIC AWARDS Lucy Scott Paul Legg Carolyn Wilson DAVID SINCLAIR SERVICE Lewis town, Missouri WHO’S WHO? ENGLISH AWARD Nanette Hudnut SPECIAL WRITING AWARDS SENIORS Mary Dochterman Mary Margaret Marsot Janet Hall Mary Nanette Hudnut Jane Shannon Dennis Danforth Tony Shuman Brent Welker Philip Briscoe Jimmie Spurgeon JUNIORS Connie Brennan Stanley Welker Carol Shannon Betty Scott Bobby McFarland Estil Fretwell Frankie Ewart Earl Hopkins Vernon Hudnut Brenda Lillard Nadine Nichols Jimmy Savage James Lee Spurgeon Jackie Welker SOPHOMORES Sara Sweet Connie Spurgeon Angela Phillips Allan Dochterman Richard Hollowell Steve Savage TYPING CERTIFICATES Earl Hopkins Brenda Lillard Bobby McFarland Betty Scott James Lee Spurgeon Stanley Welker Connie Brennan Frankie Ewart Jackie Welker Nadine Nichols Carol Shannon Estil Fretwell SPECIAL CHEMISTRY AWARD Dennis Danforth SPECIAL GENERAL MATHEMATICS AWARD Dennis Nichols SPECIAL GENERAL SCIENCE AWARD Virgil Bevans SPECIAL BIOLOGY AWARD James Lee Spurgeon BEILSTEIN TRUCK COACHES La Grange, Missouri Highway 61 SPECIAL GEOMETRY AWARD Estil Fretwell SPECIAL ALGEBRA I AWARD Nadine Nichols HONOR ROLL SENIORS Dennis Danforth Mary Dochterman Nanette Hudnut Jane Shannon Mary Margaret Marsot Janet Hall Brent Welker Tony Shuman JUNIORS Connie Brennan Estil Fretwell Brenda Lillard Nadine Nichols Betty Scott Carol Shannon James Lee Spurgeon Jackie Welker Stanley Welker SOPHOMORES Angela Phillips Connie Spurgeon FRESHMEN Anita Fretwell David Murphy SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES READING CERTIFICATES Robert Scott Davy Savage Yvonne Phillips Paul Kent Legg Barbara Dochterman Randall Briscoe Randy Lillard Anne tee Neisen Carolyn Wilson Dale Spurgeon Lucy Scott Carolyn Murphy Brian Munzlinger Bruce McDermott Brenda Bevans David Brennan Nancy Gray Frank Gray LIFE CERTIFICATES Davey Savage Yvonne Phillips Barbara Dochterman Paul Legg Frank Gray SOLTERS' SUPERETTE Retail Food Store LaGrange, Missouri Randy Lillard Randall Briscoe SPELLING PINS Lucy Scott Annette Neisen Randy Lillard ENGLISH AWARD Yvonne Phillips CITIZENSHIP Randall Briscoe Carolyn Murphy SCHOLARSHIP Dale Spurgeon PERFECT ATTENDANCE Paul Kent Legg Randy Lillard FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES PERFECT ATTENDANCE Patty Murphy Mary Hopkins Michael Bishoff SPELLING PINS Virgil Welker Teresa Spurgeon Patty Murphy SPELLING CERTIFICATES Laddy Briscoe Teresa Spurgeon Virgil Welker David Phillips Kirk Briscoe Jan Fishback Patty Murphy Carmon Phillips Arlen Ewart READING CERTIFICATES Basil Bevans Laddy Briscoe Kirk Briscoe Arlen Ewart Jani Lynn Spurgeon Kent Hopkins Kent Munzlinger David Phillips Jan Fishback Sue Spurgeon Virgil Welker Michael Bishoff Brenda Coons Kate Gray Patty Murphy Dale McDermott Carmon Phillips Larry Spurgeon Teresa Spurgeon THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES PERFECT ATTENDANCE Robin Bishoff Kevin Shirey Kristy Hines Brad Legg SPELLING PINS © WHO’S WHO Lynda Dochterman Marlys Welker Eddie Waterman Kristy Hines Judy Scott SPELLING CERTIFICATES Tammy Briscoe Tony Shannon Dixon Brennan John Dochterman Rodney Nelson Mark Fryer Jerry Spurgeon LaGina Bevans Beverly Coney Janet Neisen Marvis Ridgely Pamala Phillips Brad Legg Ferlin Kimberley Susan Dochterman Kevin Shirey Jenny Scott Dewey Nelson Tommy Scott READING CIRCLE CERTIFICATES Dewey Nelson Marlys Welker Lynda Dochterman Rodney Nelson Eddie Waterman Jerry Spurgeon Kevin Shirey Tony Shannon John Shannon Janet Neisen Pamala Phillips Marvis Ridgely Tommy Scott Jenny Scott Judy Scott LaGina Bevans Robin Bishoff Dixon Brennan Tammy Briscoe Beverly Coney John Dochterman Susan Dochterman Mark Fryer Fawn Gray Kristy Hines Ferlin Kimberley Brad Legg PENMANSHIP AWARD Fawn Gray SPECIAL READING AWARD John Shannon Robin Bishoff FIRST AND SECOND GRADES READING PINS Rhonda Bishoff Jeff Legg READING CERTIFICATES Rhonda Bishoff Jenni Beth Bevans Beverly Brown Jeff Legg Steve Phillips Beth Ridgely Vanitta Waterman SPELLING PINS Karen Nichols Dena Coney SPELLING CERTIFICATES Jenni Beth Bevans Rhonda Bishoff Dena Coney Tina Coney Karen Nichols Gretchen Phillips SPELLING PIN Vanitta Waterman SPELLING CERTIFICATES Vanitta Waterman Beverly Brown Beth Ridgely PERFECT ATTENDANCE Rhonda Bishoff Jeff Legg Craig Shirey SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Beth Ridgely Rhonda Bishoff Jeana Spurgeon LeAnn Bevans Jenni Beth Bevans Tommy Fishback Craig Shirey Dena Coney Tina Coney Paul McDermott Roger McDermott Marty Neisen STATE READING CIRCLE CERTIFICATES Tina Coney Dena Coney Jeana Spurgeon Gretchen Phillips Karen Nichols Roger McDermott Steve Phillips LeAnn Bevans Beverly Brown Tommy Fishback Paul Hopkins Curtis Hudnut Glendd Hudnut Jeff Legg Paula McDermott Martha McLaughlin Marty Neisen Beth Ridgely Craig Shirey Vanitta Waterman Cathy Spurgeon HAMILTON MOTORS LaBelle, Missouri PRODUCER'S CREAMERY COMPANY LaGrange, Missouri LABELLE STAR LaBelle, Missouri 61 CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 11—Eye Test 20—Junior Rings Chosen 24—Immunization Clinic OCTOBER 3—Chicken Barbecue 8—Highway Patrol 16—Individual Pictures 22—Immunization Clinic 30—Senior Pictures NOVEMBER JANUARY 3—Gorin (Home) 6— Wyaconda Jr. High (Home) 7— Phil-Emerson (Away) 13-17—Wyaconda Jr. High Tournament 16—Group Pictures 21--Revere (Away) 23— LaBelle Jr. High (Away) 24- -Phil-Emerson (Home) 27—Phil-Emerson Jr. High (Away) 31—LaGrange (Home) FEBRUARY 10— Gorin Jr. High (Away) 11— Phil-Emerson Jr. High (Home) 14— LaBelle (Away) 15— Senior Play 18—Gorin (Away) 22—Regional Tournament M MARCH 1— End of Regional Tournament 2— Senior Dinner 14—Teachers Meeting 21—Senior Pie Supper 25—Mess America Pageant 28—Athletic Banquet GAMBLE STORE Canton, Missouri 1—LaGrange (Away) 5—Phil-Emerson (Away) 7-8—Teachers Meeting 11-16—LaBelle High School Tournament 15—Hannibal LaGrange Speaker 19—Lewistown (Away) 22—Ewing (Home) 26—Wyaconda (Home) DECEMBER 2—Wyaconda Jr. High (Away) 5— Dental Clinic (Home) 6— Revere (Home) 10—Ewing (Away) 17—Wyaconda (Away) 19— Gorin Jr. High (Home) 20— Dismissed for Christmas Vacation APRIL 3—Easter Cantata 8—Alcohol Show 8—Kirks ville Senior Day 11—Eighth Grade Party 22—Upper Grade Trip 25— Junior Play 26— Senior Trip MAY 4— Seniors Return 5— Junior-Senior Banquet-Prom- Breakfast 9—Canton Junior-Senior Prom 11— Baccalaureate 12— National Honor Society Induction and Installation 14— Eighth Grade Graduation 15— Senior Graduation 16— Award Day PTA Honored Mi6S Mabel Thank-You Party 17— School Picnic HILL'S PAINT AND WALLPAPER Canton, Missouri N( AIT : iw s 4 i� vt .jju SIOHKC L PARKAS f i� lttl A•© •«� � 0� CU A Am «3« 'O At AM I ■ i DR. K. E. KIRCHNER Kahoka, Missouri 62 SPORTS GIRLS’ SOFTBALL ffl NICHOLS IMPLEMENT COMPANY Canton, Missouri BACK ROW: Mary Margaret Marsot, Anita Fretweil, Nolan Leach, Coach; Marjorie Hollowell, Brenda Lillard, Jane Shannon. FRONT ROW: Mary Fern Dochterman, Betty Scott, Janet Hall, Connie Spurgeon, Carol Shannon, Barbara Spurgeon. CROCKETT CLEANERS Kahoka, Missouri RAGAN GAS COMPANY Kahoka, Missouri BOYS’ SOFTBALL BACK ROW: Dennis Nichols, Estil Fretwell, Jimmie Spurgeon, Tony Shuman, Stanley Welker, Vernon Hudnut, Bobby McFarland, Dennis Danforth. FRONT ROW: Jackie Welker, Frankie Ewart, Richard Hollowell, Earl Hopkins, Allan Dochterman, Philip Briscoe, James Lee Spur- geon, David Murphy. JANNEY BUILDERS SUPPLY Canton, Missouri O' U1 BACK ROW: Mary Fern Dochterman, Mary Margaret Marsot, Nolan Leach, Coach; Nanette Hud- nut, Brenda Lillard. FRONT ROW: Nadine Nichols, Carol Shannon, Jane Shannon, Janet Hall, Betty Scott, Connie Spurgeon. HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL BACK ROW: Jackie Welker, Frankie Ewart, Dennis Danforth, Philip Briscoe, James Lee Spurgeon. FRONT ROW: Jimmie Spurgeon, Stanley Welker, Tony Shuman, Vernon Hudnut, Estil Fretwell. P.N. HIRSCH Canton, Missouri SfWCt Otf SKCM™ NEVES MOBIL SERVICE Kahoka, Missouri Mobilgas BACK ROW: Carolyn Murphy, Lucy Scott, Marjorie Hollowell, Anita Fretwell, Becky Scott, Bar- bara Dochterman. FRONT ROW: Carolyn Wilson, Rosie Clay, Nancy Gray, Brenda Bevans, Bar- bara Spurgeon. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL BACK ROW: Gail Hopkins, Randy Lillard, Dennis Nichols, Jackie Coons, Paul Legg. FRONT ROW: Dale Spurgeon, Randal Briscoe, Frank Gray, Robert Scott, David Murphy. PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION Farm Production Loans Canton, Missouri Kahoka, Missouri ATHLETIC AWARDS RAMSEY-JONES MOBILE HOMES LaGrange, Missouri At the athletic banquet Friday night, March 21, Mr. Leach and Mr. Lee, Williamstown coaches, presented the following awards to the high school athletes: •UMKETMLL AWABM rt«k Can Dm. Balant ttarr Mariana Hanoi •- � HlahM 68 LEWIS 66 SERVICE Ewing, Missouri LEWISTOWN STATE BANK Lewis town, Missouri W.H.S. CHEERLEADERS BACK ROW: Becky Scott, Barbara Spurgeon, Barbara Dochterman. FRONT ROW: Anita Fretwell. BEN FRANKLIN Edina, Missouri ST. CLAIRS’ SUNDRIES Kahoka, Missouri BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Friday, November 1 — Tuesday, November 5 November 11 to 16---- Tuesday, November 19 Friday, November 22 Tuesday, November 26 Monday, December 2 Friday, December 6 - Tuesday, December 10 Tuesday, December 17 Friday, January 3 --- January 13 - 17------ Tuesday, January 21 - Friday, January 24--- Monday, January 27 — Friday, January 31--- February 3 to 8------ Monday, February 10 Tuesday, February 11 Friday, February 14 - Tuesday, February 18 February 22 - March 1 La Grange ------------------ Phil. Emerson--------------- LA BELLE TOURNEY ........... Lewis town ----------------- Ewing ---------------------- Wyaconda-------------------- Wyaconda Jr. High ---------- Revere --------------------- Ewing----------------------- Wyaconda ------------------- Gorin ---------------------— WYACONDA JR. HIGH TOURNEY Revere --------------------- Phil. Emerson--------------- Phil. Emerson Jr. High------ La Grange ------------------ GORIN JR. HIGH TOURNEY------ Gorin Jr. High ------------- Phil. Emerson Jr. High ----- La Belle ------------------- Gorin ---------------------- REGIONAL TOURNEY ........... Away Away Away Home Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away WINS AWARDS IN BOWLING Tony Shuman, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ed LaVelle of Williamstown received several awards in the junior bowling league at the Cotton Bowl, Canton, recently. He is reported to have been awarded trophies for high series, 604; high game, 240, and high average for the season, 177. The team he bowled with won the league title, with a record of 41 wins and 21 losses. Tony is a senior at Williamstown High School. CANTON STATE BANK Canton, Missouri TROPHIES With great honor and esteem we dedicate this page to the many years of sports events and to the coaches who have striven to make use of our sportsmanship abilities. These trophies are long-lasting memories of tournaments with fellow athletes. This year we are honored by the center trophy which shows great accomplishments in girls' softball, and even though our boys did not receive a trophy, we wish to remind everyone that they won the boys' softball tourna- ment. To our coach of this year, Mr. Nolen V. Leach, we wish to express our sincere and appreciative thanks. Since this was our last year to compete in sports activities, we want everyone to cherish these memories as we shall, remembering them as though they were only yesterday. LEWISTOWN STATE BANK Lewistown, Missouri —Mary Dochterman SNAPSHOTS