Seniors of 1951 Feature Profiles
Leroy Lochte, six feet tall, favors fried chicken and aims to be a farmer or rancher. He attended Bear Creek and FHS, was a Lone Star Farmer, and has four years in the FFA. Naomi Wisian, 5 ft 8, attended FHS Pedernales and Wrede, loves hamburgers, and plans remain undecided, with two years in commercial club, one in Junior Historian, two in newspaper staff, and Harvest Festival Princess. Evelyn Welgehausen, 5 ft 2, prefers fried chicken and wants to teach speech, with four years in Homemaking, three years as Junior Historian and treasurer, two years in pep squad, Library Club officer, choral secretary, band flag bearer, and one year on the baseball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Lochte
Leroy
Bear Creek
FHS
Lone Star
FFA Club
Naomi Wisian
Pedernales
Wrede
Evelyn Welgehausen
Evelyn
Library Club
Ann Jeanette Kneese
Mesa
Ann
Prom Plans Highlighted by Junior and Senior Sponsors
Misses Evelyn Ging and Stella Jung led the planning for the junior senior prom described as the most outstanding in recent years. Ann Jeanette Kneese and assistants supported the sponsor Frances Carter Clinton Holly Betty Brown along with junior class sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Ging
Stella Jung
Sophomore Class Leads Honor Roll Amid Strong All Around Grades
The sophomore class tops the honor roll with eleven students, ten girls and one boy. Seniors follow with ten members earning A grades, two junior girls and one boy also listed, plus two freshmen. The roll includes Virginia Evers Ann Knee Sophie Rode Kermit Crensage Vernell Dietrich Abbelle Feuge Betty Brown Nell Hodges Betty Neffendorf Jo Ed Crenwelge Delphine Wunderlich Marie Meier Bobby Westerfeldt Gloria Ressmann Dorthy Gold Vernell Alfterthal Davine Virden Roberta Knopp Merle Mae Teschner Willy Mae Bush Flint Immel Joy Imes JoJoyce Wahl Kenneth Walter Paula Tatsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Evers
Ann Knee- Sophie Rode
Kermit Cren_ sge
Vernell Dietrich
Annabelle Feuge
Betty Brown
Nell Hodges
Betty Mae Neffendorf
Jo Ed Crenwelge
Delphine Wunderlich
Marie Meier
Bobby Westerfeldt
Gloria Jean Ressmann
Dorthy Gold
Vernell Alfberthal
Davine Virden
Roberta
Knopp
Merle Mae Teschner
Willy Mae Bush
Flint Immel
Joy Imes
JoJoyce Wahl
Kenneth Walter
Paula Tatsch
Birthday Week at FHS and Auto Bio Project
Happy birthday to Mrs Krause and Naomi Isian during April 26 to May 2. FHS seniors compile autobiographies from ages twenty to fifty, detailing ancestors plans and life stages while the Mesa car sale began Monday at 8:30 and runs one or two days beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Krause
Naomi Isian
FHS
Mesa
Mesa Taff
Junior Historians Gift to Miss Ella Gold
The Junior Historians mailed a surprise package to sponsor Miss Ella Gold who is in Germany. The gift, sent last week, included money for her to buy herself a present in Germany to remember the Class of 1951 seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historia
Ella Gold
Germany
Miss Gold
Principal Office Announces Regional Meeting and Safety Film
Mr Cummings of the Education Agency calls a 2 30 p m Monday April 30 meeting for region administrators to discuss high school affiliations A safety film sponsored by the Public Safety Office will be shown soon Chemistry field trip on Thursday April 26 to Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic Miss Ruby Dietreich explains nurse duties five girls plan to attend nurses training after graduation Thanks to Dietrich and Mr Sims for teaching the chemistry class
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Educaion Agency
Highchools
These of Public Safety
Mr. Walter
Fredericksburg
Ruby Dietreich
Nurges
Dietrich
Mr. Sims
Junior Senior Prom Social Highlight at Sunnyside Tavern
The Jr Sr prom on April 27 at 9 30 p m at the Sunnyside Tavern featured Art Koch and His Shadows. Mexican theme with sombreros and cactus decorations. performances by Doris Probst, Bobby Westerfeldt, Jo Ann Striegler, Maurene Westerfeldt, and James Teschner. Pinata games and snacks followed, dancing continued until 1 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr.Sr
Sunnyside Tavern
Art Koch
Robert Reissig
Doris Probst
Bobby Westerfeldt
Area Meeting Of Texas Educ Agents At Fredericksburg High
Mr. Cummings of the Texas Educational Agency led an area meeting of all superintendents and principals at Fredericksburg High School at 2 30 p m Monday. The gathering aimed to discuss future accrediting plans for schools in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Texas Educational Agency
Fredericksburg High School
Study of artificial respiration taught to 96 students
Robert C. Walter led a Wednesday session on artificial respiration with Mary Ann Schlaudt Esther Dietz Betty Neffendorf and Ruby Schumann assisting two classes each and Annabelle Feuge assisting three periods. The mood started with giggles but soon focused as students learned treatments for stopped breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Walter
Mary Ann Schlaudt
Esther Dietz
Betty Neffendorf
Ruby Schumann
Billies Lose First Conference Game to Lampasas
The Billies lost 7 1 to Lampasas in Thursday action after earlier wins over Burnet 15 3 and Llano 9 1. They next meet Goldthwaite on Tuesday May 1 to decide playoff entry, with potential rematch against Lampasas in a May 4 doubleheader at Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billies
Lampasas Badger
Burnet
Llano
Lampasas
Goldthwaite Eagles
Goldthwaite
Fredericksburg
Thoughts of the Week: Do It This Moment
A compact reflection urging immediate action on kindness and personal improvement. The note cites Kingsley and David on seizing the moment and self-erection of character, contrasting urgency with hesitation.
Humorous Auto Graphs From FHS Annuals
A collection of playful couplets and quips spans health wishes and cheeky advice. The snippets reference figures like Sir Walter Raleigh and brands such as Lucky Strike and Old Gold, weaving wordplay about aging safety pins and affection in a nostalgic High School context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHS
Jonah
Walter Raleigh
Russia
Hungary
Turkey
Greece
Isle of View
Major Hagan to Visit Fredericksburg High School
Major John F. Hagan assistant professor of military science at Texas University will speak to Fredericksburg High School seniors and parents at 1 45 PM on Wednesday May 9. The 30 minute talk aims to inform students about the Reserve Officers Training Corps program at many universities and may help those facing draft and college plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerfeldt
John F. Hagan
Texas University
Fredericksburg High School
Army
FFA Boys Attend L A Banquet in San Antonio
Honorary FFA members from area XII attended a banquet at Trinity University in San Antonio last Monday night. Thomas Pape received praise for prize winning lambs and Wilbert Ransleben for a Reserve Champion steer. The meats team Flint Immel Rein hard Reed and J. W. Goodwin were lauded for first place in an area judging contest and will vie for state honors at Texas A&M. Kermit Crenwelge Victor Meier also honored. Lone Star Farmers' Degrees awarded to Ransleben and two others. Alton Moellering and Charles Eberle represented the chapter at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity University
San Antonio
Thomas Pape
Wilbert Ransleben
Flint Immel
Reinhard Reed
J. W. Goodwin
A & M College
Kermit Crenwelge
Victor Meier
Lone Star Farmers
Alton Moellering
Charles Eberle
Fredericksburg High to Host Clean-Up Week
The student council led by Principal Westerfeldt plans Clean-Up Week May 7 through 12. Students wear work attire and pick up litter while posters remind everyone to keep the campus tidy. Plans include beautifying the campus with flowers and trimmed trees, funded by upcoming ball games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg High School
Westerfeldt
Ag Boys
FHA Elects Officers For 1951 52 At Friday Meeting
Future Homemakers of America held a Friday morning meeting on April 27 1951 to elect officers for next year with Shirley Bernhard as President Doris Probst as Vice President Marilyn Hartmann as Secretary Marion Rode as Treasurer Isabelle Grona as Historian Tony Hartmann as Parliamentarian Jovy Jordan as Reporter Jo Ann Striegler as Song Leader and Jo Joyce Wahl as Pianist The group also announced a cake sale May 5 1951 and a mother daughter banquet May 10 at 7 30 p m where new officers will be installed Details will be provided next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers of America
Shirley Bernhard
Doris Probst
Marilyn Hartmann
Marion Rode
Isabelle Grona
Tony Hartmann
Jovy Jordan
Jo Ann Striegler
Jo Joyce Wahl
FHA
Science Students On Radio Program at Fredericksburg High
The Wednesday PTA radio program by Fredericksburg Public High School’s science department featured Mary Ann Schlaudt Della Holland Harold Klier Annabell Feuge Erwin Simon and Clinton Holly discussing natural sciences and pupil needs. Mary Ann defined science and the group explained branches and aims with reasons for a new science laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Fredericksburg Public High School
Mary Ann Schlaudt
Della Holland
Harold Klier
Annabell Feuge
Erwin Simon
Clinton Holly
Joyce Wienecke
R. C. Walter
Mary Ann
Della
Harold
Annabell
Erwin
Clinton
Walter
TLC Group Performs At FHS Assembly
On April 25 the Texas Lutheran College Choir entertained FHS students with a lively program. The TLC male quartet performed light opera while the Bluebells sang and a TLC girl tap danced. One chorus member playfully pointed at the audience during the word good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Lutheran College Choir
FHS
TLC
Jada
Mr. Fluitt
The Hard Boiled Cop and a Warning at Basse Corner
A passerby warned at Travis and Adams to stop when hearing a whistle near the Basse corner as Max Knopp enforces laws. A reflective poem recalls Jackie, a hard boiled cop’s son, urging caution to speeders and boulevard stop violators. The piece appears in Fredericksburg Publishing Co. photo and snapshot albums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basse Corner
Travis and
Adams
Max Knopp
Jackie
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
School yearbook squads and Hillbilly Hi-Lites staff listed
The Mesa yearbook staff details include sponsor Mrs. Krause and members Tom Robertson Virginia Evers Goldine Herber Kathleen Gold Harry Davis Ann Jeanette Kneese JoENen Humes Erwin Simon Nell Hodges The Hillbilly Hi-Lites organization is led by sponsor Mrs. Carter with editor Ann Jeanette Kneese and assistants Virginia Evers Betty Brown Vernell Dietrich Betsy Seipp Tom Robertson Mary Ann Schlaudt Annabell Feuge Clinton Holly Sophie Rode Evelyn Welgehausen Harry Davis Marilyn Itz Marge Brehmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Tom Robertson
Joe Ed Crenwelge
Virginia Evers
Goldine Herber
Kathleen Gold
Harry Davis
Ann Jeanette Kneese
Joenen Humes
Erwin Simon
Nell Hodges
Mrs. Carter
Journalism Club
Ann Jeanette
Betty Brown
Vernell Dietrich
Betsy Seipp
Mary Ann Schlaudt
Annabell Feuge
Clinton Holly
Sophie Rode
Evelyn Welgehausen
Marilyn Itz
Marge Brehmer
FHS Pupils Win Regional Soil Essay Contest Honors
Eight Fort Hunt School students were named regional winners in the Save the Soil and Save Tex as essay contest. Sponsored by the Fort Worth Press and El Paso Herald Post, winners Annabel Feuge Della Mae Engel Virginia Evers Tom Robertson Willie Gaines David Walter Marilyn Lawrence and Dorothy Gold will receive medals at a May 23 dinner in Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHS
Delbert Willis
Fort Worth Press
Save the Soil
Save
Texas
The
el Paso Herald Post
Annabel Feuge
Della Mae Engel
Virginia Evers
Tom Robertson
Willie Gaines
David Walter
Marilyn Lawrence
Dorothy Gold
Junction
Stonewall Girls Defeat Billikens in Three Sets
On Thursday April 26 the Stonewall girls volleyball team beat the Billikens in straight sets. Coach Krause played the entire squad to gain experience for the district meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Billikens
Krause
Billikens Win District Consolation in Marble Falls Meet
The Billikens volleyball team competed at the district meet in Marble Falls on April 28. Coach Krause drew Lampasas first, losing two of three. later they beat Llano two of three to secure district consolation honors and third place as Lampasas and Burnet won first and second. A squad of ten players and Mrs. Krause accompanied the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billikens
Marble Falls
Krause
Lampasas
Llano
Burnet
School Radio Skit Highlights Mesa and Hi-Lites
The Mesa and Hi-Lites presented a 15 minute radio skit on Wednesday morning over station KNAF. Directed by Mrs. Krause and Mrs. Carter, the program included two original skits and several songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa and Hi-Lites
KNAF
Krause
Carter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Theresa Cravens
Evelyn Walter
Sponsor
Frances Carter
Isentor Autobiographies
IMFSA
T.E.A
General
Pee Wee
Kingsley
David
Hagan
FFA
L. A
E. W
Billiken Volleyballers
Lane
Beckmann Furniture Store
W. Main Street
Supreme Bakers
Bowman
Pri
Atte Elas
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