1951-1952

=**1951-1952**=

=Faculty and Staff=

**Administration**

 * Superintendent**: Hal O. Hall
 * Assistant** **Superintendent**: F. J. Friedli
 * School** **Board**: Gene Hepp, Herb Kaufmann, Ervin Stein, Russell Thorne, Dr. George Meyer, Miss Ruth Fincke, Rogers Jones, Clarence Manring, Elmer Peters
 * Office Staff:** Mrs. Grovesteen, Miss Kutzner, Mrs. Zwetschke, Miss Fincke
 * Number of Teachers:** 70

=Class Courses and Teachers=
 * (Some teachers taught more than one subject)***

Physiography (Earth Science)-1 asdf Biology-1 Chemistry-2 Zoology-1 Physics-2 Agriculture-1
 * ===Science===

Social Studies
World Geography-1 Sociology-1 History-4 Civics-1 Social Science-3 International Relations-1 Law-1 || ===Fine Arts=== Art-1 Piano-1 Voice-1 Band-1 Instrumental Music-1

Industrial Technology asdf
Mechanical Drawing-1 Machine Shop-1 Whoodshop-2 Auto Shop-1 Shop Mathematics-1 || ===Business=== Stenography-3 Typing-5 ad Distributive Education-1 General Business-1

Mathematics
Mathematics-9

English
English-14 || ===Foreign Language=== Latin-1 Spanish-2 French-1

Consumer Sciences
Home Economics-2

Physical Eduacation
Health-7 Physical Educaton-6 ||

=Honors and Awards=

This society allows members in the upper fifteen percent of students. They must be chosen by faculty for special skills in character, service, scholarship, and leadership with in the school. Belleville Township High School had 29 students within NHS in 1952.
 * National Honor Society**

This award is presented by the High News to senior students with outstanding citizenship. The candidates are judged on initiative, manners, uprighteousness, co-operation, personality, attitude, and a grade level of a B average or higher. Out of 31 candidates, the four finalists were Margaret Keim, Shirley Koderhandt, Bill Mayr, and Rosanne Rezny. The winner of the 1952 Citizenship Award was Margaret Keim.
 * Hy News Citizenship Award**

The D.A.R. award is given to a student who is selected by the Senior Class and the Daughters of the American Revolution. The candidate is chosen based on dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. The 1952 D.A.R. Award went to none other than Margaret Keim.
 * D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) Award**

=Fine Arts=

The Choir participated in the operetta, school assemblies and church services. The members have taken part in the Mixed Chorus for at least one semester to make into the A Capella Choir.
 * A Capella Choir**

In the school year of 1951-52, they performed for several local organizations and church groups. They even went to the hospital at Scott Air Base to sing for those recovering.
 * Boys'** **Ensemble**

The Sextette performed at events for churches, assemblies, and groups. They also took part in the March of Dimes benefit show and gave several performances in the hospital wards at Scott Air Base.
 * Girls' Sextette**

This choir is a special "training ground" for both boy and girl singers. It helps them prepare for advanced musical singing classes. The group performed during the Operretta and the Spring Music Festival.
 * Mixed Choir**

Little Theatre is a club for students interested in the theatre. Students who participate in one of the class plays as a member of the cast or crew get membership. During the 1951-52 school year, the Little Theatre was able to put together six different plays. They consisted of the following: The Operetta - The Golden Trail; Senior Play - The Man Who Came to Dinner; Little Theatre Play - Stage Door; Freshmen Plays - "A Date with Paul" "House of Greed" "The Early Worm"; Sophomore Play - Cheaper by the Dozen; Play in Assembly - Someone for Bunny. The **National Thespian Organization** is an honorary society for those members of Little Theatre who have done outstanding work. There were 18 Thespians this school year.
 * Little Theatre**

In the school year of 1951-52, the BTHS Band played at pep rallies, assemblies, home football games, and conference basketball games. They were under the direction of Mr. Edwin Peters.
 * Marching Band**

The Orchestra is a musical organization that is comprised of strings brass and woodwinds. There were 28 members in the 1951-52 school year. The members practice as a group daily and continue to enhance their interest ant knowledge of music.
 * Orchestra**

The Majorettes are a group of seven young ladies that lead the BTHS band at games and show off their fine twirling techniques throughout the year.
 * Majorettes**

The Instrumental Club is designed to create interest in music. Members must be able to play a musical instrument in order to join.
 * Instrumental Club**

The Art Club is a club where students meet to work on projects discuss art techniques and enter into contests. Miss Murray was the sponsor of the group.
 * Art Club**

The Vocal Club is composed of students who are interested in singing. The members spend their club periods studying operas and composers with the help of their sponsor, Miss Hope Baer.
 * Vocal Club**

=Publications=

In 1951-1952, the school newspaper, Hy News, was published seven times a semester by the students in Miss Lillian Jossem's Journalism class. The class was offered junior and senior year and helps students study the art of journalism, such as analyzing news stories, working on writing skills, and editing skills. Students who maintain a good average and work hard on the Hy News can qualify for membership in the **Quill and Scroll** national journalistic society.
 * Hy News**

**Hy News Timeline of Headlines (1951-1952)**
​asdfadsfasdfasdfa -There are four new teachers at BTHS this year, Mrs. Margaret Blaney, Miss Betty Edminston, Mrs. Kenneth llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Edwards, and Mr. Ray Freeark.
 * October 10, 1951**-Three one-act plays will be presented by the freshmen tonight.

asdfsdfsdfsdfssss -Halloween brings window painting for prizes! Belleville merchants cooperate with Recreation Board in a window llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll painting contest.
 * October 25, 1951**-Magazine sales in the annual drive are good

asdfadsfasdfasdfasdff -Our Magazine Drive is over with a grand total of $3,856. The sophomore class leads with $1,169.80.
 * November 12, 1951**-The operetta "The Golden Trail" is shaping up to be a good production. It will be presented November 16th.

asdfasdfasdfasdfaall -Marilyn Liebig is crowned "Football Queen" at 10:30 o'clock at Lettermen's Thanksgiving Dance.
 * November 26, 1951**-The junior class carry off top honors in the float contest Hobo Day with their entry entitled "White Christmas".

llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll -Alan Dixon, State Representative, speaks to the civics classes. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll -The Christmas spirit is in the air at BTHS.
 * December 6, 19**51-The sophomore play, "Cheaper by the Dozen", will be presented next Friday. This three-act play is a comedy lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll and yet has a touch of seriousness.


 * December 20, 1951**-A beautiful Christmas assembly is presented by the Music Department with aid of the Art Department

llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll -"Stage Door" is chosen for the Little Theatre Play.
 * January 17, 1952**-Plans for the first All-School Party are underway. The student council will sponsor the party.

llllllllllllllllllllllllllll -Voters will decide if BTHS is to have a shortened school term.
 * March 6, 1952**-"The Man Who Came to Dinner" is chosen for the senior play, to be presented April 25.

lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll -Margaret Keim is the winner of the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award.
 * March 29, 1952**-Twenty-Nine seniors receive membership in National Honor Society.


 * April 3, 1952**-Eleven new members are initiated into the National Thespian Society.

llllllllllllllllllllllllllll -BTHS again prepares for the annual Student Council and class officer elections.
 * April 17, 1952**-Edmund Richards is preparing another Science Fair exhibit which everyone hopes will carry off another first prize.

lllllllllllllllllllllllll -"The Man Who Came to Dinner" is called one of the best senior plays ever presented at BTHS. Miss Hallock was the lllllllllllllllllllllllllll director. lllllllllllllllllllllllll -Don Rhein receives De Kalb Award
 * May 1, 1952**-Citizenship Award candidates are named; there are 33 students named.

lllllllllllllllllllllllllll -Results of the Student Council and Class Officers elections are made known to the student body. lllllllllllllllllllllllllll -The Seniors have a wonderful time on "their day".
 * May 16, 1952**-Hy News Citizenship Award Assembly is very impressive. Congratulations to the winner.

lllllllllllllllllllllllllll -Baccalaureate and Graduation dates are announced.
 * May 29, 1952**-Juniors triumph again with another terrific evening of fun at the Jam.

The school yearbook, Bellevinois, is published each year at the end of the year and chronicles the school activities for that year. The staff takes pictures, draws cartoons, and creates the layout for the yearbook. The staff contains seniors who are selected for their efforts throughout high school. The group works from September until June with three staffs - editorial, literary, and business - and was coordinated by editor Margaret Keim.
 * Bellevinois**

=School Activities=

In 1951-52, the student council was in charge in various activities, including the Magazine Drive, Hobo Day, Bundle Day, the Donkey Basketball Game, the annual Christmas dance, and the class elections. The group also worked at the candy counter, assisted with TB tests and helped with the Community Concerts. They had suggestion boxes and planned the All-School Party.
 * Student Council**

The FDA is a group of 15 students who work in the distributive education classes. They work to develop skills in the distributive education field and try to provide smart occupation choices to all students through their work.
 * Future Distributors of America (F.D.A.)**

The Triple O Club is composed of 18 students working to become secretaries, receptionists, bookkeepers, and clerical workers. Their curriculum is different from other students, since the club is able to leave in the afternoon to get hands-on experience within their field. They take two hours of office training, gym, one other subject, and then release to work in their field. They received credit for office training jobs, which were usually at local stores.
 * Office Occupations Organization (Triple O Club)**

This club is different from other clubs since the members are able to interact with nature. The members entered livestock in competitions and participated in sectional meetings and the state conventions. In order to raise money, the club sponsored a dinner, and organized the basketball and softball teams.
 * Future Farmers of America (F.F.A.)**

The Tumbling Club is a club that participates in bodybuilding tricks and exercise which are both helpful and entertaining.
 * Tumbling Club**

The Future Teachers of America use their meeting time to visit schools, learn from teachers, and gain experience.
 * Future Teachers of America (F.T.A.)**

The Games and Hobbies Clubs is a club period where games are often played like checkers and chess.
 * Games and Hobbies**

The Ping-Pong Club spends their club meetings playing ping-pong and learning about the game.
 * Ping-Pong Club**

The Golf Club is a club where students are instructed in the fundamentals and techniques of golf. They practice at Union School when the weather is favorable.
 * Golf Club**

The Etiquette Club is a club that strives to correct etiquette in society, especially teenage etiquette.
 * Etiquette Club**

The Letterman's Club is one of the most active clubs and it is their responsibility for the concession stands, the injured players' fund, and the annual Football Dance. Boys can enter who have earned major athletic awards.
 * Letterman's Club**

The Airplane Club is for those interested in the science of aeronautics. This club helped prepare young men for the progress which will be made in the methods of air travel.
 * Airplane Club**

The Movie Club is for students who wish to work and learn with movie projectors. They learn about types of equipment such as disk and tape recordings as well as amplifying systems. They show pictures at most civic organizations.
 * Movie Club**

The Hiking Club is for students who wish to explore the outdoors. They learn safety regulations for hiking and camping and take short hikes near the high school.
 * Hiking Club**

The Football Club helps boys learn the techniques of the sport of football, like playing certain positions, the rules, and good sportsmanship during the game.
 * Football Club**

=Sports=

The football team did great this season with good games and a season finale that won't be forgotten for years. The BTHS team defeated East Side in the Thanksgiving Day classic by the overwhelming score of 20-6.
 * Football**

This year's wrestling team did an excellent job with seven wins and only two losses. Six boys, Kenny Castelli, Mill Mayr, Marshall Riggan, Bob Rohr, Andy Sinkewiz and Giles Sinkewiz are expected to go to state this year.
 * Wrestling**

The cheerleaders were the girls who stood out, hot or cold weather, cheering on the team. They provided the "nucleus" of the Belleville pep parents, students, and fans.
 * Cheerleading**

The team had new leadership under Coach Freeark and did not have the best season. Even so, the team made themselves noticed in the regional tournament, beating East St. Louis Flyers and the O'Fallon teams. Most of the team was sophomores and juniors, so next year is supposed to be one of the teams greatest.
 * Basketball**

The trak team started in Centralia and had a great meet. They were well-balanced in both field and running and the team was both winners and competitors. They ended a sucsessful season with a wining season.
 * Track**

The Never-Say-Die attitude lead the BTHS baseball team to wins, and some losses, but the team did exceptionally well this year with its 24 members.
 * Baseball**

The Tennis team had a good season under the direction of the new coach, Mr. Rauth. They had good progress and won several matches against opposing teams.
 * Tennis**

This association allowed high school girls to compete in a variety of sports, which included baseball/softball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, soccer, tennis, badminton, and ping pong. They also participate in group activities like roller skating and picnics. The club divided into two teams, the Maroons and the Whites, and played against each other during the year. The girls were able to earn awards for their efforts. For every hour of play after school, a student would receive four points. Five hundred points earned a shield, one thousand gave them a letter, and 1,300 hours qualified a girl for a state letter. many Activities included G.A.A. Play Day, roller skating parties, after-school sports, and a bake sale.
 * Girls' Athletic Association (G.A.A.) / Girls Sports**

Queen - Marilyn Liebig Maids- Ruth Bug, Pat Scobbie, Shirley Goalby, Jo Schuhart
 * Football Court**