1929-1930


 * Overview**

In the 1929-1930 school year, Belleville West's Mighty Maroon football team went undefeated for the first time since the creation of the Southwestern Conference. Curriculum **

English, Algebra, Biology, Latin, German, French, Ancient History, Arts and Crafts, Shop Practice, Home Economics, Domestic Art Design, General Agriculture, Book Keeping, Vocational Agriculture, Business Arithmetic, Vocations, Stenography, Typing, Music Appreciation, Piano, Chorus, Orchestra, Gym
 * Freshman**

English, Geometry, Medieval History, Pysiography, Botany, Latin, German, French, Arts and Crafts, Mechanical Drawing, Shop Practice, Home Economics, Agriculture, Book Keeping, Stenography, Typing, Transcript, Business Practice, Commerical Geography, Commerical Law, Commerical Arithmetic, Economic Civics, Piano, Theory and Harmony, Chorus, Orchestra, Gym
 * Sophomore**

English, Advanced Algebra, Solid Geometry, Zoology, Chemistry, Vocational Agriculture, Stenography, Latin, Spanish, German, English History, American History, Modern History, Home Making, Arts and Crafts, Mechanical Drawing, History of Music, Shop Practice, Accountancy, Salesmanship, Advertising, Piano, Chorus, Gym
 * Junior**

English, Journalism, Public Speaking, American History, Latin, Spanish, Civics, Economics, Physics, Sociology, Trigonometry, College Algebra, Mechanical Drawing, Shop Practice, Home Economics, Arts and Crafts, Piano, Orchestra, Chorus, Gym
 * Senior**


 * Demographics**

Belleville West during the 1929-1930 school year was primarily white. Each class was also almost evenly split between males and females. Also, as the years went on, the class size increased by more than two hundred.

309 students (all white) 154 females 155 males
 * Freshman**

261 students (all white) 143 females 118 males
 * Sophomore**

171 students (all white) 81 females 90 males
 * Junior**

107 students (106 white students: 1 black student) 49 white females 0 black females 57 white males 1 black male
 * Senior**

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 * Faculty and Staff **

​ H. G. Schmidt- Principal

Orena Farmer Dorothy Harmon Ruth Kindred R. L. Thorne Minora Molles Gladys Gridd J. H. Yarbrough Eugene Morris
 * English Department**

Herman Wortman Thomas Allen Elma Duvall John Beck Frieda Siegert Hallie Eubanks J. E. Trabue
 * Commerical Department**

L. H. Riley A. A. Bohanan Harry R. Brill R. M. Denny
 * Industrial Arts Department**

Martha Schmeisseur Mary Ann Eidman Pearl Johnson Marguerite Skaar
 * Latin Department**

W. H. Campbell O. H. Cross Christine Fischer F. J. Freidli Josephine Cross John A. Karch C. W. Johnson
 * Science Department**

Florence Miller Helen TeWinkle Alvin Nebelsick LeNora Kriege
 * History Department**

Phyllis Alexander Estelle Kamm
 * Home Economics Department**

(None Listed)
 * Mathematics Department**

In 1929, the Belleville West Mighty Maroon football team became champions of the Southwestern Conference for the first time since its creation. The team scored a total of 171 points for the season, and went undefeated.
 * **Belleville West Football Team**

Belleville 13: Kirkwood 6 Belleville 43: Marissa 0 Belleville 6: Edwardsville 0 Belleville 27: Alton 0 Belleville 33: Madison 0 Belleville 8: Collinsville 0 Belleville 26: Wood River 0 Belleville 7: Granite City 0 Belleville 9: East Saint Louis 6 || ||


 * Activities **

Junior Prom at Belleville West during the 1929-1930 school year was not as extravagant as it is today, but was still an important part of the school year. It was a dance for juniors to enjoy, dress up for, and spend time with friends. They danced to music just like what is done today, but the music was not as fast and there were more slow dances.
 * Junior Prom**



The second annual farm product show given by Belleville Agriculture Club was given on Thursday, October 31, 1929 and ended on Friday, November 1, 1929. The exhibition was supervised by Mr. Lenz. A display of all farm products was held in the laboratory to which any visitors were welcome. Any person might enter grain, vegetables, fruits, honey, and molasses. Awards from one to five dollars were given. There was also a seperate exhibition for grade school participants.
 * Farm Product Show**



**Clubs and Organizations**

Bellevinois- The yearbook staff. BTHS Orchestra- A group of musicians that included string instruments. BTHS Band- The band was organized to play at basketball games. It was their goal to raise spirit in the crowds with their playing. Agriculture Club- This club worked to develop better ways to produce agricultural goods. They held shows and exhibitions to show off their products. Hy News- The Belleville West newspaper. Commercial Club- This club only allowed those who participated in the commercial classes. It gave members help to be successful in commercial business. Boys Science Club- It was a highly successful club that participated in many activities. Snappy Snappers-It was a well organized pep club for women. Letterman's Club- A club created for athletes who obtained a "B" from a sport. It was created to establish good sportsmanship. Spanish Club- Club for students participating in Spanish. Latin Club- Club that helped establish a better understanding of the language. Boys Tumbling Club- Group for boys interested in tumbling. Chemistry Club- Group for students interested in chemistry. Thalian Dramatic Club- One of the most popular clubs at school that involved theatrical performance. Home Economics Club- A club that promoted the occupation of home making. ||
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