1930-1931

__Administration __ Board of Education: F. E. Merrills(Secretary-Treasury), F.S. Fleischbein, Dr. W. A. Dew, R.H. Wiechert, Arthur Jones(President), Charles Lenz, T.C. Wright, Arthur Buesch

Principal: Dr. Schmidt

Teachers: E.G. Hexter, Florence Miller, Dorothy E. Harmon, Mary Ann Eidman, J.H. Yarbrough, Alvin Nebelsick, Gladys Grigg, Lenora Kriege, Orena Farmer, R.L. Thorne, W.H. Campbell, Eugene Morris, Edgar Gunderson, Ruth Mueller, Ruth K. Wangelin, Ruth Kindred, John A. Karch, Minnie Dill, F.J. Friedli, Hallie Eubanks, Phyllis Alexander, C.F. Johnson, Elma Duvall, John H. Steuernagel, Helen TeWinkle, L.F. Lentz, Dorothy E. Elrod, J.E. Trabue, Harry R. Brill, Martha Schmeisser, A. A. Bohannon, Silva Snyder, Ethelyn I. Draser, Virginia Blair, O.H. Cross, Christine Fischer, Alonzo Staples, L.H. Riley, Helen Phillips, Herman L. Wortman, Clara B. Neubauer, Leona Lovell, Marguerite Skaar, R.M. Denney, Pearl Johnson __Athletics __ Football: Coach- Mr. Gunderson, Dr. Heiligenstein Record: 6-1-4 Notable Players: Leslie Cole (Guard), Carl Kane (Quarterback), Carl Guenther (Center), Francis Orr (Halfback), Wilbert Ehret (Fullback), Norman Stonewater (Left End), Gordon Beers (Tackle), Harold Irvin (Guard), Elmer Stiehl (End), Leroy Holt (End), Howard Braun (Halfback), Edward Sainteve (Halfback), Irvin Spirtas (Tackle), Robert Rucker (End), Raymond Schmisseur (Guard)

Basketball: Coach- Mr. Friedli Record: 16-9 Notable Players: Wilbert Ehret, Lester Cole, Howard Braun, Robert Ranney, Vernon Eckert, Carl Kane 

Baseball: Coach- Mr. Friedli Starting Line-up: Robert Ranney, Lorraine Storner, Roland Taft, Aubrey Green, Howard Braun, Melvin Kemper, Vernon Eckert, Ovid Ruhman, Wilbert Ehret, Leslie Cole

Boys’ Track: Coach-Mr. Gunderson Seven meets Participants: Spies, Hambleton, Ervin, Casperson, H. Smyth, Faber, Ackerman, Cole, Hardt, Rucker, Kane, Eckert, Brown, Braun, McDaniel, Heely, Harper, Buxton, Wild

Boys’ Tennis Team: Coach-Mr. Campbell 7 Matches and District Tournament Players: C. Braun, Bien, Ruehl, H. Braun, Berg, Schmisseur

Girls’ Fall Tennis Team: Coach- Ms. Dill Doubles: Mary Helen Andel and Bettie Cowles Singles: Bernice Bien Singles Record: 6-0 Doubles Record: 6-0 

Girls’ Spring Tennis Team: Coach- Ms. Dill 6 Matches Players:M. H. Andel, Hoover, McRaven, Auer, Bien, Baldus __Organizations __ Bellevinois Staff: Yearbook staff. 11 members

Hy-News Staff: Newspaper staff. 8 members first semester. 7 members second semester. Dorothy E. Harmon was the only person on staff for both semesters Advertising Club: The purpose of the club was to sponsor the idea and study of good advertising and to assist other organizations in advertising their activities. Club members had to be Juniors or Seniors with at least two commercial subjects. President-Howard Fincke Vice-President-Fred Ruff Secretary-Treasurer-Ralph Schlesinger Sponsor-Mr. Trabue

Latin Club: The club’s goal was to increase interest in the Latin language. Among the activities of the club were the programs that dealt with the great Roman orators and authors, Latin spelling matches, and Latin games. President-August Baer Vice-President-Franklin Bowers Secretary-Sam Desberger Sponsor-Ms. Pearl Johnson

Girls’ Glee Club: The club held weekly rehearsals and provided music for the Teacher Divisional Meeting, Baccalaureate Services, and semester recitals. The club held Halloween and Christmas parties for its members. President-Lucille Schlesinger Vice-President-Dorothy Dintleman, Secretary-Treasurer-Mildred Werkmeister Sponsor- Ms. Snyder 

Alpha Rho Tau: The club was created in the fall of 1930 to further the cause of art among the students and to aid wherever possible in school activities. President-Harvey Oelrich Vice-President-Thelma Millet Secretary-Treasurer-Jeanette Proffer Sponsor-Mrs. V. Blair

Commercial Club: This club was organized in 1916 and consists of students who are taking two or more commercial subjects. The club’s purpose was to originate a desire to become efficient business men and women, and to animate the desire of good leadership. At the meetings business men and women gave their judgment of how to be successful in the business world. Outings and parties were enjoyed by members of the club. President-Dorothy Louis Vice-President-Fern Mohr Secretary-Treasurer-Jessie Sapp Sponsors-Commercial Teachers

Girls’ Science Club: The club was organized in 1929. In 1931 the project was the equipment and car of the Red Cross Room. The girls submitted a list of articles needed to improve the appearance of the room to the Board of Education. President-Maria Altmansberger Vice-President-Mary Louise Hyde Secretary-Treasurer- Florine Petri Sponsor- Ms. Fischer

Music Club: The Music Club was created in 1926. The purpose of the club was to promote a better understanding of classical and popular music; to study the lives of great composers and to give the performers an opportunity to appear before audiences thus eliminating shyness or stage fright. The club raised school spirit with their semester concerts. The members contributed musical numbers, jokes, talks, and many other things to make up the program. The club had 30 members. President-Waldo Tisch Vice-President-Preston K. Johnson Secretary-Treasurer-Lloyd Saeger Sponsor-Mr. Staples

Craftsmen’s Club: This club was organized in 1917 with only eight members, but that number rose to sixty-one by 1931. The main purpose of the Craftsmen’s Club was to give its members the opportunity to broaden their field of knowledge along mechanical and industrial lines. It also allowed for social entertainment for the members. President-Gilbert Hambleton Vice-President- Harold Daniels Secretary-Treasurer- George Phillips Sponsor-Mr. Denny

Dramatic Club: Dramatic Club was the most active club in the school. The club demonstrated some of its talent in the play “La Estrellita”. The club held a dinner dance before Christmas. President-John Straub Vice-President-Josephine Bridges Secretary-Virginia Thomas Treasurer-Robert Rucker Sponsor-Mr. Morris

Letterwomen’s Club: The club began in 1928. The club is exclusively for girls who earned their “B”. Meetings were held monthly. The club sponsored athletics for girls, which had only been recognized a few years prior to 1931. It urged good sportsmanship. President-Marjorie Mueller Vice-President-Ruth Wagner Secretary-Treasurer-Dorothy Medhurst Sponsor-Ms. Dill

Girls’ Athletic Association: The club offers membership to all girls who wish to receive awards for athletics. The club gave four awards: an arm shield, the letter “B” and the first and second state awards. President-Rita Braun Vice-President-Martha Patterson Secretary-Frances Skidmore Treasurer- Maryan Middlecoff Sponsor-Ms. Draser

General Literary Society: The purpose of this club is to promote general literary interest, to assist students, to make a good public appearance, and to stimulate cultural activities. The General Literary Society was the largest and most interesting club at the time. It had both fun and educational programs. The programs consisted of dances, humorous selections, poetry, speeches, vocal solos, and various instrumental numbers. President- Tony Christman, Jr. Vice-President- Helen Cloud Secretary-Treasurer- Richard Schwartz Sponsor- Mr. Schmidt

German Club: The German Club was organized for the purpose of furthering the study of German along those lines which cannot be taken in the class room. The spent their time giving reports about Germany, it's customs and social conditions. German songs, games, and music are also found in these programs. President- Warren Schmalenberger Vice-President- Blaine Schmidt Secretary- Theordore Mutto Sponsor- Ms. Schmeisser

French Club: The French Club was organized in September of 1930 for the purpose of increasing the students' interest in the French language and the customs of the French people. Among many interesting features that the members enjoy are the French card games, songs, talks about France, and the readings of letters from our French correspondents. President- Eloise Hoehner Vice-President- Rose Katz Secretary- Lenna Pepperkorn Sponsor- Ms. Skaar

Boys' Science Club: The Boys' Science Club was organized in February of 1923. The regular monthly meetings consisted of numbers selected from any of the numerous scientific problems and discoveries. Each member was required to take part in some program during the year and failure to do so resulted in a fine of twenty-five cents. President- Robert Pharis Vice-President- Herbert Kaufman Secretary-Treasurer- Gordon Beers Sponsor- Mr. Cross

Home Economics Club: This club was a member of the State and National Home Economics Association. The club consisted of entirely women. President- Ellen Knobeloch Vice-President- Ruth Compton Secretary-Treasurer- Gladys Feder Sponsors- Ms. Neubauer, Ms. Alexander

Girls' English Honorary Society: The Girls' English Honorary Club began in 1928. Only fermal students with an average of 85 or more in English were allowed in the club. President- Mary Helen Andel Vice-President- Julia Kohl Secretary-Treasurer- Margaret Heinecke Sponsor- Ms. Eidman

Lettermen's Club: The Lettermen's Club was organized in 1925. Members had to earn a varsity letter in athletics. The purpose of the club was to inculcate better sportsmanship and create an interest in sports. Various programs were arranged by the Program Committee throughout the year. During the tournament games, candy and Eskimo pies were sold by the Lettermen. Selling Alumni Frolics tickets also helped the Alumni Association considerably. At the end of the season some of the members purchased Lettermen's sweaters. President- Wilbur Ehret Vice-President- Howard Braun Secretary-Treasurer- Russel Spies Sponsor- Mr. Friedli

Boys' Tumbling Club: The Tumbling Club had an enrollment of approximately thirty members in 1931. Meeting were held for two hours every Monday after school. The members who pass the required test receive emblems. The demonstrations that the club gave were successful. The club was willing to give exhibitions at out of town places and locally. President- Norman Imber Secretary-Treasurer- Bud Heely Sponsor- Mr. Johnson 

Chemistry Club: President- Kermit Dammrich Vice-President- Ralph Hoeffken Secretary-Treasurer- Louis Jewett Sponsor- Mr. Campbell

Tumblers: President- Catherine Daesch Vice-President- Rita Braun Secretary-Treasurer- Dorothy Lepper Sponsor- Ms. Dill

Agriculture Club: The aim of this club was to encourage and promote vocational agriculture in the school and at home, and to cultivate among the young people of the community a love for the open country, the farm life, and the country home. The club furnishes an opportunity through organization for social activities and the training of active and efficient leaders among young men for rural life progress. President- Fred Keck Vice-President- Emil Haudrich Secretary- Wilson Schmisseur Treasurer- Marshall Woodrome Sponsor- Mr. L. F. Lentz

Snappy Snappers: The Snappy Snappers Pep Club was organized in 1927, and proved itself a successful method of backing the school teams. This snappy group of girls put pep into their classmates. Meeting were held every Wednesday after school. President- Catherine Daesch Vice-President- Rita Braun Secretary-Treasurer- Louise E. Schmidt Sponsor- Ms. Dorothy Harmon

Marching Band: __Award Winners __ Queen: Martha Patterson  Junior Maid: Josephine Bridges Sophomore Maid: Elsie Marie Baldus Freshman Maid: Bernice Bien Popular Boy: Robert Ranney  __Major Events __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“La Estrallita”: This play, translating to Little Star of Love was sponsored by the Dramatic Club and the G.A.A. Clubs of Belleville High School. Although these clubs were the sponsors, many clubs participated and helped with the production. The play was presented in November in the Auditorium.

Hobo Day: Hobo day began in 1929. It took place before the East Side football game. Almost all the students took part and dressed up. The hoboes had a parade, which the band participated in. The paraded ended with a big pep rally at the market square.

Miss Cherry Blossom: “Miss Cherry Blossom” was sponsored by the Music Department of the school under the direction of Miss Snyder. It was presented on April 24 in the Auditorium. The scene was laid in Japan. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Demographics __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">57 percent fermale 43 percent male .19 percent black students graduating class of 125 students 1047 student total

By Sam Edwards and Kailey Ackermann