The 1946 basketball tournament bracket in the school’s official records in a hand-written note: “Shelbyville was forced to withdraw at this point because of Scarlet Fever.” Anyone with scarlet fever was forced to quarantine and place a sign in their window. It was the ninth most common cause of death in 1946.
MHS 2016 girls’ tournament champions took the title by defeating Palmyra. It was the third time in a row that they played Palmyra in the championship game. Team members were (from left) Jada Summers, Haleigh St. Clair, Lila Yager, Ananiah Talton, Madi Hays, Asjia Troy, Emilie Okenfuss, Delanie Okenfuss, Lauren Youngblood and Bailey Hays. Photo courtesy of Brittany Johnson
In 1949, the 25th annual MHS basketball tournament fans were welcomed by the late Ivan Hendrix, then student council president. Did you know that Monroe City had a “M” club, for young men who lettered in sports? Does anyone recall what year the “M” Club ended?
Thankful for Coach Adam Rung for reading to our elementary students during library time.
Final Score!
Congrats Lady Panthers!
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MS students help out at the food pantry today. Thank you!
Game Day!
Home vs. Montgomery County
Varsity Girls only 6pm
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MS Girls basketball team take a field trip to 1ST TRUMAN WOMEN BB GAME!
One Monroe City player who went on to gain worldwide fame was actor Henderson Forsythe. Forsythe, 1917-2006, was best known for his 30-year run as Dr. David Stewart on the soap opera, “As the World Turns.” After graduation from MHS, he went on to graduate from Culver-Stockton College in 1939.
Forsythe won the 1979 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his work in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” He also starred as Col. Harland Sanders in commercials for KFC restaurants.
Final Score
MS Basketball
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Congratulations to our very own MCHS teacher David Kirby on receiving the Golden Apple Award from WGEM.(Will air early next week)Mr. Kirby embodies the importance of building relationships in and out of the classroom. We're blessed to have him and his family in our community!#mcpride
Monroe City girls' basketball has remained strong through the years. Above, this 1928-29 team photo comes from Donna Boling Gottman, class of 1958. Her mother, Norma McClintock Boling is one of the players, pictured third from left. Coach was Walter Swearengen, right. Other players included Helen Harris, Justina Courtney, Elberta Smoot, a Zeiger, Jean Wade and captain Jenny Sharp who was named the best player in Monroe County and featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sunday, Dec. 9, 1928.
100th Monroe City Basketball Tournament
Dec. 9th-14th
Follow the link for tournament brackets, updates, rosters, and history of the tournament.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108Cjx8Rcg6Qy56eO1RixzxfunzTytJBcr-GyanPlS4E/edit?usp=sharing
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The Monroe City Panthers boys and girls team play Friday night against Montgomery County. Girls' game begins at 5 p.m. While enjoying the game, check out the new banner announcing the 100th MHS basketball tournament, the oldest tournament in the state. Pictured here are some of the tournament committee members: (from left) Brock Edris, Joyce Adams, Howard Pruitt and J.R. Chisham.
The Monroe City R-1 High School 100th Tournament Committee members are: Dave Almany, chairman, coach from 1984-85 and 1988-89 with a record of 111-36, three district and CCC championships and a third place finish in state; Tony DeGrave, superintendent of schools and former Panthers player; Ed Talton, MHS principal and former Panther player,; Brock Edris, head boys’ basketball coach and athletic director; Sister Suzanne Walker, retired principal of Holy Rosary School; J.R. Chisham, official for 25 years including 15 years of calling the Monroe City basketball tournament and former MHS basketball player; Howard Pruitt, Washington School historian and retired University of Missouri employee; John A. Hays, former Holy Rosary Trojans player and Panther supporter; Linda Geist, writer for University of Missouri Extension and former owner of The Lake Gazette newspaper; Joyce Adams, long-time school board member and former Lady Panthers player; Darin Yager, school board member and former Panther Player.
Game Day!
MS Basketball @ Macon
A Girls: 5pm, B Boys, A Boys
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The 1948-1949 teams were among some of the best to play in Monroe City. The boys' team won the Monroe City Tournament. Note that the Lions Club awarded sweaters to the boys' team. The girls' teams did not receive sweaters, but they had an outstanding season. The girls lost consolation in the tournament to Holy Rosary girls by one point.
Mr. Patterson was the library guest reader with Mrs. Humes kindergarten class.
Panther Plaque Trophy Winners are 8th grade with the least amount of tardies!
Game Day!
Boys Jamboree
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Saluting some of the more recent teams - the 1985-86 girls and the 1985-1986 boys. Note that you might see Principal Ed Talton was coached by Dave Almany, both members of the 100th basketball tournament committee.
