Wright City High School - Echo Yearbook (Wright City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1953 volume:

We, the staff of the Wildcat Echoes of 1953 dedicate this yearbook to our commerce teacher. Miss Betty Stuart, in deep appreciation of her constant guid- ance and interest in our activities, both socially and commercially, which have contributed greatly to our school. P. C. Small Superintendent Social Studies Iris Schaper Secretary Joseph Boeker Coach, Science, History Ann Stamer English and Algebra Ermanell Joslin Vocational Home Economics Betty Stuart Commerce James Fortune Music James Burris Vocational Agriculture Year Book Staff Editor in Chief..................Donald Bote Assistant Editor ............. Shirley Koelling Production Manager ........... Ronnie Harpster Business Manager ............... Lester Sontag Advertising and Yearbook Sales .Harvey Hughes Terry Shortal Art Editor.......................Bert Singer Sports Editor ................. Norton Kennedy Francis Null Social and Literary Editor .... Lois Feix Class Editors......... Janet Walker Senior..............Rose Marie Ordelheide Junior..................... Ray Welge Sophomore .................. Betty Stamer Freshman......................Paul Godt Typists.........................Marilyn Hughes Mary Ellen Diven Sponsor..........................Miss Stuart First Row; Harvev Hughes, Ray Welge, Bobbie Hasekamp, Paul uuui,. second Row: Betty Stamer, Rose Marie Ordelheide, Mary t eth Govcreau. Mary Ellen Diven, Bert Singer, Marilyn Hughes, Shirley Koeiimg. Third Row: Janet Walker, Darlene Nistendirk, Marvel rarK, Lois Feix, Francis Null, Shirley Ryker, Miss Stuart. Back Row: Donald Bote, Don Hoech, Roland Niemann, Norton Kennedy, Terry Shortal, Ronnie Harpster, and Lester Sontag. Harvey Hughes, President Band 50, 51, 52, 53; Glee Club 51, 52, 53; Mixed Chorus 52, 53; Year Book Staff 53; Paper Staff 52, 53; King of Hearts candidate 53; Class Vice-President 52; President 53; FFA 50; Jr. Play 52. Shirley Groeper, Vice-President Basketball 52, 53; Glee Club 50, 51� 52, 53; Mixed Chorus 52, 53; Band 5l 52, 53; Year Book Staff 53; Paper Staff 52, 53; PPA'Queen candidate 51; FFA Queen 53; Class President 5l; Vice-President 53; FHA President 53; Jr. Play 52. Marilyn Hughes, Secretary Glee Club 50, 5l, 52, 53; Year Book Staff 53; Paper Staff 52, 53? Class Sec- retary 52, 53; Mixed Chorus 52, 53; FHA Parlimentarian 52; Jr. Play 52; Roosevelt High School 50. Shirley Ann Ryker, Treasurer Cheerleader 51� 52; Class Vice-Presi- dent 50, 51; Class Treasurer 52, 53; Class Reporter 5l, 52; FHA Secretary 51� 52; FHA Treasurer 52, 53; Glee Club 50, 51, 52, 53; Mixed Chorus 52, 53; Band 5l, 52, 53; Jr. Play 52. Donald Ray Bote Editor, Year Book Staff 53; Student Council 50; President FFA 52, 53; Live stock Judge 51; Farm Mechanics 53. Juanita Brockfeld Basketball 52; Glee Club 50, 51, 52, 53; Mixed Chorus 50, 5l, 52, 53? Minstrel 53 ♦ Mary Ellen Diven Basketball 53; Band 53; Glee Club 53; Mixed Chorus 53; Year Book Staff 53; FHA 53; Elsberry High School 50, 51, 52. Prank Driemeyer . 5®, 51, 52, 53; FFA Treasurer 52, 53; State Parmer Certificate 53; Glee Club 52, 53. Ronnie Harpster Basketball 52, 53; Glee Club 52, 53; Mixed Chorus 52, 53; Year Book Staff 53; Editor, Paper Staff 52, 53; Student Coun- cil 52; Jr. Queen Escort 52; Jr. Play 52; Minstrel 53; Jr. Class President 52; North High School 50, 5l. Roland Niemann Band 50, 5l, 52, 53; Year Book Staff 53; Secretary FPA 52, 53; FFA 50, 5l, 52, 53j Bive stock Judging 5l, 52; Farm Mech- anics 53. Rose Marie Ordelheide Glee Club 50; Band $0; Year Book Staff 53; PFA Queen Candidate 50; Secretary of Class 50, 51; FHA 5o, 51, 52, 53; Wayne Schroer Basketball 50, 5l, 52, 53; Student Council 53; PFA 5l, 53; PFA Reporter 53- Bert Singer Basketball 50, 51� 52, 53; Captain Basketball Team 53; Cheerleader 52; Glee Club 50, 52, 53; Mixed Chorus 53; Year Book Staff 53; Paper Staff 52, 53; FHA 51, 52; FHA Queen 5l; Year Book Queen candidate 53; Class Reporter 51� Class Treasurer 52; Jr. Play 52. Janet Walker Cheerleader 53; Glee Club 53; Mixed Chorus 53; Band 53; Year Book Staff 53; Paper Staff 53; FHA 53; St. Charles High School 50, 51� 52. Mr. Joseph Boeker, Sponsor Senior Class History It's the year 191+1 on the first day of school. The first grade class of Wright City is coming timidly with their parents to start their education. Among the members of the class is Rose Marie Ordelheide and Ronnie Harpster. Like all first grade classes, they were shy at first; but as they grew older the shy- ness disappears in some of the students and tarries with others. These little first grade children soon grow up to be in the second grade, and then the third grade. Their lives are a little confused as there were several teachers that year. Fortunately, they made it through the third grade and are ready to climb the ladder of learning. In the fourth grade they begin to study geography and history; and by the time the fifth and sixth grades are reached, they can read and do arithmetic very well. In the seventh and eighth grades they are preparing to begin a high school career. Finally the big day is reached. Freshmen at last 1 As they attend school on that day in 191+9 they are somewhat surprised at the change of things--going from class to class, seeing so many people, and making new friends. There are 19 in the class this year and soon they learn that their sponsor is Mr. House. The officers were elected as follows: President - Ivaree Schreckengast Secretary - Rose Marie Ordelheide Treasurer - Donna Smiley Student Council - Helena Geery and Donald Bote One of the highlights of the year is the Freshman initiation and party. Miss Rose Marie Ordelheide was the charming candidate for the FFA Aueen and Wayne Schroer was the King of Hearts candi- date. Donna Smiley was the candidate for the Carnival Queen. This year we see several couples walking hand-in-hand down lovers lane. Among them are Rose Marie and Floyd, and Ivaree S. and Ronald Leight. The Sophomore year started off very well. The officers for this year were: President - Shirley Groeper Vice-President - Shirley Ryker Secretary - Rose Marie Ordelheide Treasurer - Ann Sutton Student Council - Ivaree Schreckengast and Bob Kempfer The freshmen looked very funny in their initiation and we had a lot of fun at the party. Miss Paul, our sponsor, assisted us in planning our activities for the year. There were about 17 in the class this year. Shirley Groeper made a very charming FFA Queen candidate. At the Sadie Hawkin's Day dance, Bertha Singer and Bob Kempfer were cute as Daisy Mae and Li'l Abner. This year in Cupid's corner are some new couples added to it: Jeanne Cross and Bill Mikus, Shirley Groeper and Dale Van Horn, Bert Singer and Vernon Logan. Upper classmen at lastt This is a big year for all of us. We had to give a play and we had to plan and sponsor a prom. We had two sponsors this year. Miss Speer and Mr. Duffield. As officers, we chose: President - Ronnie Harpster Vice-President - Harvey Hughes Secretary - Marilyn Hughes Treasurer - Shirley Ryker Cheerleaders - Bert Singer and Shirley Ryker Ivare-3. schreckengast was our representative for Carnival Queen. Our Junior play, Life of Reilly helped pay for the prom. Ronnie and Marilyn had leading roles in the play with Harvey, Bert, Pat Nelson, Ivaree, Vera Hopper, Leonard Soebbing and the two Shirleys as supporting cast. We then set to work on the prom with Club 52 as our theme. The gym was decorated with gold and blue crepe paper and small tables surrounding the dance floor to give a nightclub effect. Music was furnished by the Cavaliers. Refreshments were served by members of the Sophomore Class. Twosomes in our lovers corner are Bert and Norton, Shirley Groeper and Bob Kempfer, and Marilyn Hughes and Dick Stapleton. And now we have reached that long awaited day. Seniors I There are only eight who have stayed with us all four years and only two. Rose and Ronnie who started together in the first grade. Rose is the only one who has spent all her school years here. There are 11+ in the Senior Class of 1953, whose able sponsor is Mr. Boeker. Our final choice for officers is: President - Harvey Hughes Vice-President - Shirley Groeper Secretary - Marilyn Hughes Treasurer - Shirley Ryker Student Council - Bert Singer and Wayne Schroer Janet Walker was our cheerleader and reporter. We were honored to have Shirley Groeper chosen PPA Queen. At one of the high- lights of the year, the PHA Valentine Party, our candidate for King of Hearts' was Harvey Hughes; and our candidate for year- book queen was Bert Singer. We are all looking forward to the prom which the Juniors have scheduled for May 2, and the Senior trip which promises to be a lot of fun for all of us. In Cupid's corner we see third-finger, left-hand evidences of lasting asso- ciations for some of our group, while others are developing new interests—to wit—Rose and Floyd, Bert and Norton, Janet and Larry, Mary Ellen and Ross, and Shirley G. and Charles S. We've told you our Past, Our Present you know, Our Future, who knows. As from W. C. H. S. we go. Senior ClassWill We, the Senior Class of Wright City High School, City of Wright City, County of Warren; State of Missouri, Country of United States, Continent of America; being of sound mind, knowing that the end is coming, do hereby publish and declare our last will and testament. ARTICLE I We, the Seniors of 1953� do bequeath to the faculty the memory of our studious efforts and smiling faces. May you never forget them. ARTICLE II To the future Seniors of Wright City High School, we leave our undying efforts to always please the students and faculty of Wright City High School. ARTICLE III To the Juniors-to-be we give our ability to make money to go on a senior trip and to pay for the prom. ARTICLE IV To the Sophomores, We will our ability to come to classes late. It's very hard to do, so you should treasure it always. ARTICLE V To the Freshmen we will our ability to have fun, because four years go by very quickly. ARTICLE VI I, Donald Ray Bote, will my English work book to Marvin Schubert. (May he use it wisely.) I, Juanita J. Brockfeld, will my ability to write letters to Jun- ior Twiehaus, so that he can write to Troy. I, Mary Ellen Diven, bequeath my ability to assume the air of a dignified preacher's daughter to Ruth Hoech, even though she is already a typical preacher's daughter. I, Frank Driemeyer, will my milking ability to Lonnie Williams. I, Shirley Groeper, will my ability to do bookkeeping to Lester Sontag. Do something with it Lester; I couldn't. I, Ronnie Harpster, will my exuberant singing ability to Charles Milan and Paul Godt. I� Harvey Hughes, will my fine collection of modern cars I have had in high school to Connie Haller. Finish getting them ready for junk, Connie. I, Marilyn Hughes, will my ability to argue with Mr. Small to somebody who doesn't have nerve enough. I, Roland Niemann, will my ability to make E's in algebra and music to the Gosney Brothers who really don't need it. I, Rose Marie Ordelheide, bequeath my ring to Shirley Koelling. I, Shirley Ryker, will my shortness to Betty Stamer. (I hope she can use it. I, Wayne Schroer, will my abundant basketball ability to Robert Lewis. I, Bertha Singer, will my old dirty basketball socks to Sally Smiley; maybe she can use them next year. I, Janet Walker, will my ability to write poetry to whoever wants to rack his brain trying to think of words that rhyme. The Senior Class of 19 3 Junior Activities The Juniors started their 1952-03 school year by electing the following officers: Sally Smiley.........President. ..Phyllis Cook. . . Treasurer Norton Kennedy. . .V-President. .Ray Welge ..........Reporter Shirley Koelling. . .Secretary. .Phyllis Cook. . Cheerleader Marlene Lemke...........Student Council. . . . Donald Hoech The Juniors added three new students to their roster; Car- olyn Jaspering of Wright City, Margarite Scheitz from Homburg, Frankfurt, and Ray Welge from St. Charles; however, we lost Claude and Clifford Gosney at the end of the 3 rd quarter. We were very lucky to have Mrs. Ann Stamer as our sponsor. We started the year with a 'bang' by selling school caps, wildcat emblems, and pennants. These were a token of our school spirit. The Juniors held their bake sale Saturday, March lip, at Stamer's store. We are proud to say that it was a success. We had tryouts for the Junior Play which we gave Thursday, evening, November 13- The actors for the Junior Play, Looks Like Rain, were as follows: Don Hoech portrayed Monty Mansfield, the proprietor of the Sherwood Inn. Norton Kennedy was Monty's good friend, Reggie Van Wert, an ambitious author. Elmo Armstrong was Monty's cousin, the neat and refined lawyer who tried to cheat Monty out of a fortune. Ray Welge played Elmo's part. Junior Twiehaus portrayed the part of Jerry Watson, the late proprietor. Nellie Watson was Jerry's daughter who had her eyes on Monty. Nellie was portrayed by Marlene Lemke. Shirley Koelling was Mar- tha Watson, Jerry's better-half. Sally Smiley played the part of Vilut Hickey, Monty's neighbor who made your sides ache from laughter. We had a wonderful time preparing the play for present- ation. We are proud to say that we made a valuable contribution to the basketball teams. We had six boys and two girls on the teams. The girls were Sally Smiley and Mary Beth Govoreau. The boys were Clifford Gosney, JohnStippey, Junior Twiehaus, Donald Hoech, Nor- ton Kennedy, and Forrest Mikus. Our candidate for the F. F. A. Chapter Sweetheart was Sally Smiley and Donald Hoech was the nominee for the F. H. A. King of Hearts. The Junior-Senior prom, which was held on Saturday evening May 2, featured a Starlight and Moonglow theme. The gym was sectioned off to form a patio surrounded by a stone wall on which vines climbed and against which shrubs grew and blossomed. The false ceiling was of' deep blue, studded with twinkling stars, and with a full moon casting its beams to furnish light for the dan- cers. Throughout the garden, tables were placed among the shrub- bery. These were decorated with delicately cut crepe paper covers, over which stardust had been sprinkled, and each was lighted by a single taper in a star-shaped holder. Refreshments for the even- ing were Dew Drops (cookies) and Moonshine (punch). Invitations and favor booklets were in keeping with the theme of the evening. Music was furnished by an orchestra from the Woodland School of Music in St. Louis. On May 15 the Juniors ended a very successful school year at Wright City High School. Mrs. Ann Stainer, Sponsor Sally Smiley, President Norton Shirley Kennedy, Koelling, V-President Secretary Phyllis Cook, Treasurer Claude Gosney Marlene Lerake Clifford Gosney Forrest Mikus Ma y Beth Govoreau Margarette Scheitz Donald Hoech Robert Twiehaus Caro.iyn JasperinR Ray Welge Sophomore Activities The Sophomore Class began school last fall with a population of 18. Our officers this year have been Lester Sontag, president; Bonnie Barklage, v-president; Terry Shortal, secretary-treasurer; and Shirley Milan, reporter. George Jaeger and Betty Starrier were members of the student council. The freshman initiation was held September 23 when the poor, unworthy freshmen were rigged in fantastic garbs. Since that time we have gained two pupils and lost two. Six of our girls have won basketball letters; Betty Stamer, Lois Peix, Bonnie Barklage, Marilyn Hunt, Shirley Milan, and Francis Null. Miss Ermanell Joslin, our sponsor this year, has been most helpful in her suggestions. We have had two bake sales, both successful. As this has been such a prosperous year for us, we of the Sophomore Class, hope that the freshmen of this year are as successful and happy when they become sophomores. Miss Ermanell Joslin Sponsor Lester Sontag President Bonnie Barklage V-Presldent Terry Shortal Sec.-Treas. Lois Feix Connie Haller Marilyn Hunt Veva Dalton Frances Null George Jaeger Shirley Milan Donald Oney V 4t i Marvel Park I i Nellie Seger Betty Staiiier Lonnie Williams V I Freshman Class Activities On September 2, 1952, seventeen boys and girls entered Wright City High School as Freshmen. After getting acquainted we elected the following officers: Bobbie Hasekamp.............................President Paul Godt......................... .Vice President Ann Twiehaus Secretary Ruth Hoech .................. Treasurer Georgia Thompson ........................... Reporter Paul Godt-Ruth Hoech ....... Student Council Members Our sponsor. Miss Stuart, has helped us to make a good start on our high school career. Initiation Day came shortly after the opening of school. We had a tough day at school, but in the evening it was climaxed with a party given in our honor by the Sophomore class. Our class is represented in school activities: F. F. A., F. H. A., band, and boys' basketball. Ruth Hoech was chosen candidate for the Wildcat Queen candi- date, while Delores Twiehaus (better known as Ann) was nominated as candidate for F. F. A. Sweetheart. Charles Schnick was the Freshman nominee for the King of Hearts. During me year we have had one bake sale and two candy sales. Profits were put into the class treasury for the coming years as students of Wright City High School. Miss Betty Stuart, Sponsor Bobbie Hasekamp, President Paul Godt,- V-President Delores Twiehaus, Secretary Ruth Hoech, Treasurer Geneva Barton Robert Lewis Terry Gcvoreau Charles Milan Freddie Flake Earl Requat ii Janice Harms Charles Schnick Melavee Schrechengast Shelton Singer Georgie Thompson Laverne Webbink Wendell Welge Row 1: Ruby Bebermeyer, Leon Rogers, Patsy Moffat, David Smith, Virginia Copeland, Marshall Whitmire, Jean Esterline, Terry Weiss. Row 2: Buddy Leykamp, Carla Barcus, Leroy Mikus, Mary Lockhart, John Ramsey, Kathy Baker. Row 3: Verona Little, Wesley Jaspering, Sandy Stamer, Leonard Prueh, Mar- jorie Mygatt, Larry Haller, Marilyn Schindler, John Prior. Row ip: Marvin Wood, Allen Sontag, Kenny Howell, Billy McCoy, Ricky Tremblay, Raymond Boehmer, and Pat Carney. Row 1: Ida M. Whitthaus, Billy Wood, Charlene Cox, Douglas Pettig, Judy Null, Michael Cavitt, Marlene Cox. Row 2: Harry Prior, Virginia McCoy, Claris Smith, Phillip Milan. Row 3: Bobbie Summerlin, Sidney Buchanan, Cecilia Smiley, Phillip Hunt. Row ip: Irma Abrolat, Richard Fine, Betty Nadler, Ken- neth Webbink, Sharon Twiehaus. Row 1: Miss Poe, Jerry Raye Pettig, Alice Marie Walker, Jack Milan, Judy Ann Porsee, Thomas Lockhart, Marianne Louise Haller. Row 2: Paul Kendil Bruning, Marjorie Seger, Sandra Black, Earl Douglas Gerdeman. Row 3: Gloria Jean Fry, Gerald Wayne Good, Nina Faye Esterline, William Martin Bockhorst, Alice Bernice Copeland, Roger Dale Lynn, Harold Buchanan. Row 1: Della V. Thoroughman, Richard Schindler, Charlotte Booker, William Muenz, Valerie Leykamp, Theodore Nadler, Betty Tomek, Jimmy Burris. Row 2: Lonnie Henry, Velma Vahle, Ronald Barton, Opal Paul, Henry Frueh, Brenda Dixon. Row 3: Margaret Klingenburg, Victor Brockfeld, Melva Jean Eversmeyer, Walter Schemmer, Donna Twiehaus, Edward Stuerraann, Mary Ann Stamer, Tommy Ray Dixon. Row 1+: Billy Lynn, Sherry Howell, Patrick Schellert, Jay Bruning. Row 1: Mrs. Lola Tiedemann, Donald Milan, Marilyn Boehmer, Cary Toruett, Carol Linnenbringer, Gerald Schindler, Bonnie Cox. Row 2: Jimmy Bueneman, Melba Klausmeier, Darlene Pine, John Dobsch. Row 3: Richard Phegley, Frank Frueh, Roger Hunt, Butch (Corwin) Ruge. Row I4.: Wayne Schemmer, Donald Evers- mayer, Jerry Taylor, Dennis Marbourgh, Ronald Pauk. Row 1: Edw. Wilbur Cox, Goldie Black, Bobbie Barton, Emily Hoech, Dale Haller, Rose Schnick, Joe Korte, Barbara Tomek. Row 2: Sandy Tate, Jackie Lee, Virginia Fenner, Elmer Vahle, Elaine Welge, Eddie Hollenbeck. Row Dean Wyatt, Arline Paul, Ronnie Nieburg, Ann Strathman, Kenneth Marten, Patricia Marbourgh, Bill Moffat, Irene Dobbs. Row I4.: Raymond Phegley, Joseph Hughes, Wayne Esterline, Herbert Strube, Herbert Lock- hart, Fred Skaggs, David Govoreau. Row Is Mrs. Ellouise Hasekamp, Neal Ordelheide, Mary Jane Klausmeier, Arthur Spards, Norma Booher, Robert Wyatt. Row 2: David Hoech, Leora Uthe, Murrill Wohler, Marilyn Reich. Row 3: Cecillia Skaggs, Paul Dillon, Frankie Cox, Richard Mont- gomery, Loretta Marten. Row 1: James Huester, Adele Eversmeyer, Fred Harms, Paula Dee Stamer, Francis Taylor, Melba Oney, Ted Skaggs. Row 2: Alice Tremblay, Harold Dean Booher, Tommy Null, Joan Kempfer, Row 3s Eldon Ambuehl, Louise Barton, Gloria Fenner, James Johnson. Row Ip: Allan Hunt, Lavella Boehmer, Norman Lees- man, Annabel Walker, Florence Mikus. Maids ot Honor Band The Wright City High School Band under the direction of Mr. James Fortune has had a very successful year. The band gave one concert in the fall and another in the spring. The fall concert featured a trumpet trio by Lester Sontag, Paul Godt, and Terry Shortal; and a tuba solo by Harvey Hughes. The spring concert proved to be an evening of fine entertain- ment. The band played several snappy marches and solos were play- ed by Lester Sontag, Donnie Hoech, and Lois Feix. The band participated in the Wentzville Music Festival and entered the music contest at Kirksville where they received a II rating. During this year the band has been enlarged considerably and it is looking forward to even better years in the future. Junior Band At the beginning of this school year in early September, 32 little grade school boys and girls marched happily into the music room all set to start playing their musical instruments. Most of them knew very little about music but were anxious to start play- ing. Today, about 21; of these beginners are well on the road to becoming the future musicians of the Wright City Public School. Row 1: Murrill Wohler, Eldon Ambuehl, Clifford Gosney, Lester Sontag, Terry Shortal, Paul Godt, Bobby Hasekamp, Norman Leesman. Row 2: Mary Jane Klausmeier, Clifford Garret, Joan Kempfer, Roland Niemann, Shirley Groeper, Lois Peix, Adele Eversmeyer, Janet Walker, Earl Requat, Shirley Ryker, Mr. Fortune, Director. Row 3: Prances Null, Patricia Marbourgh, Claude Gosney, Fred Flake, Ruth Hoech, Freddie Harms, Paula Stamer, Frank Frueh. Row ip: Tommy Null, Donald Hoech, Bonnie Barklage, Harvey Hughes, Veva Dalton, Mary Ellen Diven, Joe Korte, Nellie Seger. Eddie Hollenbeck, Joseph Hughes, Cecillia Skaggs, Sharon Harms, Sandy Tate, Ann Strathman, Norma Bocher, Harold Booher Gary Torbett, Mr. Fortune, Ronnie Nieburg, David Hoech, John Dobsh, Herbert Lockhart, Wayne Schemmer, Dean Wyatt, Roger Hunt, Jimmy Bueneman, Jackie Lee. F. F. A. The Wright City FFA chapter started the year with a barn- warming. Roland Niemann acted as master of ceremonies; Shirley Groeper was chosen Queen and Raymond Welge was the big winner of the oorn shucking contest. A Hampshire Swine Sale was sponsored in which $2593 50 worth of registered Hampshire Hogs were sold. This was high ranking chapter in the United States in Hampshire Swine Production Registry, and was awarded a gold plaque and certificate of merit for this achievement. During national FFA week a window display was made of show winnings. Three teams were entered in the judging contests at Gray Summitt and five teams at the Kirksville contest. In this contest Bobby Hasekamp, Ray Welge, Ginatha Driemeyer, and Roland Niemann received I rating. The dairy judging team and the shop team also received I ratings. The shop team won the right to enter state competition by ranking among the 5 highest schools in the contest Two members attended the state convention as deligates. During this convention, Ginatha Driemeyer and Donald Bote were advanced to the degree of State Farmer. The chapter finished the school year with a parent and son banquet held in the Agriculture Shop. F. H. A. The Future Homemakers of America have had another interest ing and profitable year. The officers for the year were: President Shirley Groeper Vice-President Mary Beth Govoreau Secretary-Treasurer Shirley Ryker Reporter and Historian Shirley Koelling Songleader and Parlimentarian Lois Feix Chapter Mothers Mrs. Stamer - Mrs. Franz F. H. A. Advisor Miss Ermanell Joslin On October 29 a group attended the sub-district meeting at Elsberry. The big event of the year was the Valentines Day King of Hearts party. A candidate for king was chosen from each class: Charles Schnick, Freshman; Lester Sontag, Sophomore; Donald Hoech Junior; Harvey Hughes, Senior. The winner was Lester Sontag. hancing and various relays completed the entertainment. Lois Feix and Francis Null entered the contest at Kirksville for second year Home Economics and received a I rating. Shirley Koelling and Janet Walker received a II rating for third year Home Economics. Top Row: Bobbie Hasekamp, Wendell Welge, Wayne Schroer, George Jaeger, Terry Shortal, Forrest Mikus, Junior Twiehaus, Conrad Haller, Ray Welge, Paul Godt, Mr. Burris, sponsor, Earl Requat. Front Row: Lonnie Williams, Donald Bote, Roland Niemann, Frank Driemeyer, Marvin Schubert. Top Row: Ruth Hoech, Janice Harms, Mary Ellen Diven, Betty Stamer, Bonnie Barklage, Rose Marie Ordelheide, Shirley Milan Ann Twiehaus, Marilyn Hughes, Veva Dalton, Second Row: Geneva Barton, Melavee Schreckengast, Nellie Seger, Phyllis Cook, Mar- vel Park, Marilyn Hunt, Darlene Nistendirk, Janet Walker, Mary Shelton, Sally Smiley, Francis Null. Front Row: Miss Jcslin, sponsor, Shirley Koelling, Mary Beth Govoreau, Shirley Groeper, Lois Feix, Shirley Ryker. M ixed Chorus The mixed chorus participated in two concerts given by the music department this year. One was at Christmas and the other in the spring. Its members made up the chorus which gave the minstrel on March ne cast of nine jokesters included Ronnie Harpster, Earl Requat, Norton Kennedy, George Jaeger, Terry Shortal, Connie Haller, Harvey Hughes, Paul Godt and Charles Schnick. The mixed chorus played a major part in the Wentzville Music Festival in April. During this year many happy hours have been spent the eighth period in a blending of voices throughout the halls of Wright City High. Newspaper Staff The Wright City High School newspaper, the WILDCAT TALES, has been published monthly during the school year. With Ronnie Harp- ster as editor, it has provided the students with news, laughs, and all the things that are necessary for a good school paper. The staff of the WILDCAT TALES includes: Editor ......... Assistant Editor Business Managers Art Editor . . . Gossip ......... Humor........... Music Reporter . Sports Reporter F. H. A. Reporter F. F. A. Reporter Class Reporters: Senior . . Junior . . Sophomore . Freshman Typists .... Sponsor .... Ronnie Harpster . Lester Sontag . Harvey Hughes Ruth Hoech . . Sally Smiley Shirley Groeper . Marilyn Hughes Mary Govoreau . . Donald Hoech . . Bert Singer Norton Kennedy Shirley Koelling . Wayne Schroer . . Janet Walker . . . Ray Welge . Shirley Milan Georgia Thompson . Marilyn Hughes Mary Ellen Diven . . Miss Stuart Seated: Rose Marie Ordelheide, Mary Beth Govoreau, Ruth Hoech, Sally Smiley, Bert Singer, Marilyn Hughes, and Shirley Koelling. Standing: Janet Walker, Ray Welge, Harvey Hughes, Donald Hoech, Norton Kennedy, Ronnie Harpster, Lester Sontag, Wayne Schroer, and Miss Betty Stuart, Sponsor. Row 1: Geneva Barton, Sally Smiley, Shirley Koelling, Marvel Park, Marilyn Hughes, Mary Ellen Diven, Shirley Milan, Lois Peix, Prances Null, and Mr. James Fortune, Director. Row 2: Melavee Schreckengast, Mary Shelton, Veva Dalton, Janice Harms, Shirley Groeper, Ruth Hoech, Mary Beth Govoreau, Nellie Seger, Ann Twiehaus, Bert Singer, and Shirley Ryker. Row 3: Phyllis Cook, Harvey Hughes, Ronnie Harpster”, Donnie Hoech, Robert Twiehaus, Forrest Mikus, Terry Shortal, Lester Sontag, Charles Milan, and Janet Walker. s,™J:nCe0iDia Smiley, Charlene Cox, Sandy Stamer, Bobbie V uAlice Walker, Virginia McCoy, Mary Ann ro Twiehaus 11 Hughes’ Gloria Jean Pry, Marlene Cox, Sha Mrs. Bote, Mrs. Feix, and Mrs. Fran? in -i ing members of the grade school. 1 lunCil ro°m se Cheer Leaders One cheerleader was elected from each of the four classes. Ruth Hoech was the one chosen from the Freshman class, Veva Dalton from the Sophomore class, Phyllis Cook from the Junior class and Janet Walker from the Senior class. These four girls elected an alternate, Shirley Koelling. The cheerleaders made appearances at the basketball games to add some school spirit to the events. After the basketball season had ended, the student body elected Janet Walker to be the captain. Janet received a letter award for this honor. Janet Walker Phyllis Cook Ruth Hoech Veva Dalton Girls Basketball Team Basketball Is over for another year, and looking back over it we think It was a pretty successful season. Success doesn't always mean winning, because we didn't always win. We learned how to grin and bear It when we lost and to keep right in there fighting. Most of all, we enjoyed it. We had a rip-roarin' good old time. The reason we had such a wonderful season is because of our coach, Jumping Joe Boeker. He put a lot of time, patience, and work into making this season so wonderful for us. We truly appre elate all he has done. A Team Girls Who Lettered Bonnie Barklage, Mary Ellen Diven, Lois Feix, Shirley Groeper Marilyn Hunt, Shirley Milan, Bert Singer, Sally Smiley, Betty Stamer. B Team Letter: Francis Null. Basketball Team In the 1952-53 season the boys won 12 games and lost 15. The team improved over last year's season. The boys were entered in 3 tournaments—Silex (I).th place), Bellflower (no place), and Wentzville (1st place). The high point man was Capt. Donald Hoech with 285 points. John Lewis won high average per game with 11+. The team will lose 3 lettermen this year: W. Schroer, R. Harpster, and J. Lewis, all who are valuable players. W.C.H. is looking forward to the next season with the necleus of the B squad back in school. With our added experience the prospects for the next season's team are bright. A Team Lettermen Donnie Hoech, Captain, Bob Lewis, John Lewis, Norton Kennedy, Forrest Mikus, Wayne Schroer, and Paul Godt, Manager. B Team Lettermen Charles Schnick, Ronnie Harpster, and Junior Twiehaus. Seated: Clifford Gosney, Charles Schnick, Donald Hoeoh, Ronnie Harpster, Wayne Schroer. Standing: Paul Godt, John Stippey, Terry Shortal, Junior Twiehaus, Norton Kennedy, Forrest Mikus, Shelton Singer and Mr. Boeker. Shirley Milan,. Bertha Standing: Paul Godt, Betty Stamer, Bonnie Seated: Francis Null, Lois Feix, Singer, Marilyn Hunt, Sally Smiley. Mary Ellen Diven, Shirley Groeper, Barklage, and Mr. Boeker. Scores O’Fallon • • W. C. • 13 „ P. .18 OllOA. ... . 10 0 - New Florence . 20 19 Sllex .... . 10 1+9 Winfield . . . 9 31 New Haven .21 8 Winfield . . . 26 1+1+ Augusta . . . 33 1+3 Wentzvllle . . 15 29 Bellflower . . 23 66 New Florence . 33 31 w. c. Winfield . Sllex. . . Winfield . . • 33 Augusta. . Home Town. New Florence . . . . 19 0'Fallon . Bellflower Wentzvllle B . . . 1+1 Wentzvllle A . . . 18 Wentzvllle A . . . 28 OPP. 1+3 ki 1+5 kh 21+ 2? 6S 26 30 l+l W. C. OPP. 0'Fallon. . . . 21+ Sllex 60 New Florence. . . • 59 12 R-III (T) . . . 17 Winfield (T). . . • 1+5 51 Bellflower (T). . . 33 3| Wellsville. . . 58 New Haven . . . yr Winfield. . . . 1+3 Augusta .... 1+2 Wentzvllle. . . 29 Bellflower (T). . • 33 !f6 Bellflower (T). . . 38 62 St. George. . . - . 1+1 1+5 Soft W. C . OPP. New Florence. . . - 17 9 Washington. . . 32 Sllex 13 W. C. OPP. Sllex 56 Winfield . . . 1+2 Augusta. . . . ... 33 Ui St. George . . l+l Niw Florenoe . ... 61 21 0'Fallon . . . 26 Winfield (T) . ... 52 1+8 Augusta (T). . 31 Pacific (T). . ... 63 50 Wellsville . . 66 Wentzvllle . . ... 6k 1+1 New Haven . . k8 Eolla (Sub-R). ... 38 56 Ball W. C. OPP. 0'Fallon .... . . k 12 Augusta. .... 12 New Florence . . . • 16 9 Autographs [DIGS 1EK to CONGR ATUL ATIONS SENIORS NIEBURG MOTOR COMANY CHEVROLET and OLDSMOBILE Phone 104 WRIGHT CITY, MISSOURI COME ONE! COME ALL! 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