Butler Community College - Grizzly Growl Yearbook (El Dorado, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1947 volume:

RES Osro Bccc a o - K b r DATE DUE M ?,0 al- iss-r jLW. Mxon Libran Butler County Community Oote South Haverhilf Roac o Dorado. tansac 042 . 32 V o o o GO lo | 2 rr 2001 ' CC - NIXON L W. NIXON LIBRARY SUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY JUNIOR COILEGI EL DORADO, KANSAS Dedication For the first time in five years, El Dorado Junior College has had its full contingent of male personnel. At the beginning of the current school year, nearly 175 veterans flocked to the portals of E. J. C. in pur- suit of higher learning. Most of them had been away from home from three to five years, and in some cases longer. They represent every branch of service and served in every theatre of war from Europe to Japan and from Alaska to New Zealand. They have seen people of all races, creeds, and colors, in all walks of life. Their years of service have given them a first- hand view of life and have made them realize the true value of education. Aided by the G. I. Bill, they are now back in Juco, picking up the broken strings of their education. A glance at the honor roll each nine weeks will demon- strate the fact that these young men have not lost the knack of learning. A glance at the scores in inter- collegiate sports will show that they have made mater- ial gains on the fields of friendly strife. They have proved themselves to be valuable assets to E. J. C. in all phases of curricular and extra-curricular acti- vities. The Juco faculty members have extended them every courtesy, and they have accepted without flinch- ing the responsibilities of college students. Through their conscientious efforts, they have helped to estab- lish E. J. C. in a prominent position on the map. To all those young men who were first in war and who are now preparing themselves to be first in peace, this annual is proudly dedicated. R econoeteion — Out Collecje C. 0. . ■■ ■ :■ ;■ ■■■.:■■..; ■■:■: . fy-it -3 --:X: «:■:■ :■--■■ llf ' S ' ? ll| J. F. Hughes, Superintendent II . A. Shu m way, Owt Dean H. A. Shumway, our new College C. 0., has been well known in educational circles for the past twenty years. Coming here from Augusta, he has held many important positions in our school system, from Head of the Social Science Department in the College to Principal of Junior High, in which capacity he served for three years prior to his appointment last year as Dean of Juco, He has proved himself to be a true friend to faculty and students alike and has given the right hand of fellowship in all our act- ivities. Superintendent Hughes needs no introduction to most of us. Through the years of our education, Mr. Hughes has been omni- present, from primary grades to college. He has earned for him- self a permanent place in our hearts as well as in our school system. jacuitil . . . ?m OUicefts ■:■ . ■ . , ■■■■■■■ .,.■■:■■■....., - ■■::.■ ' .■..: IHISI ■ m First picture, standing, left to right: R. W. Christy, Commerce; L, W. Nixon, English and Speech; Chavles Omer, History and Social Science; S. H. Coffman, Chem- istry; Howard Baker, Biology; Luke B. Headrick, Mechanical Drawing. Seated: Mrs. Cannon, Librarian; Ferna E. Wrestler, Mathematics; H. A. Shumway, Dean; Gene Shelden, Clothing; Helen Bradford, English. Second picture, standing: James F. Edwards, Industrial Arts; Richard Spann, Com- merce; Marie Lafferty, Foods; Dan Lewis, Hygiene; W. M. Grove, Biology. Seated: Gladys Beuchat, Modern Foreign Languages; Virgenia Prussing, Mathematics; Myrrl Houck, Librarian; Martha Usselman, Art; Ethyl Lange, Office Clerk. Not pictured: Joe Wallace, Athletics; Mrs. Amy Laybourn, Hygiene. At the close of the first semester Miss Ferna Wrestler, mathematics instructor, left El Dorado Junior College to take a similar position at Wichita University. Miss Virgenia Prussing filled the position left vacant by Miss Wrestler. At the beginning of the second semester, Mr. Spann, commerce instructor, also joined the staff. icete • • • Hon C owii The duty of a student council is not to promote a skip day every week, or to do away with finals, or to insure every student a B average. Its duties are rather to make decisions in regard to certain school policies and to establish a social plan for the entertainment of the students. This year the student council has tried to determine policies wisely and to give the students entertainment that would not infringe on their curricular activities. • For the first time in a number of years the men outnumbered the women three to one. This fact made the girls happy, but it created a serious problem for dance committees. A percentage larger than any in the history of the school composed the group of those married and en- gaged. Besides these facts, the total enrollment was nearly three times that of the war years. Is it any wonder that the faces of student council members so often wore that worried look ? Despite many difficulties the student council deserves much credit for its ceaseless efforts in trying to please every student in providing school social affairs. In so doing, it has fulfilled well and faithfully its duty to the student body. First row, left to right: Mr. Omer, Fowler, Jack, Locke, Evans, Dean Shumway. Second row: Stansbury, Varner, May, Oliver, Dugan. Third row: Mitchell, Reep, Bowyer, Harris, Gates, Vestring. KeconOeteion Jo Collecje i-(jU The return to civvies meant a return to the classroom for many of our ex-G. I. ' s. The same young men who, only a short time ago, were attacking enemy strongholds, are now attacking their textbooks with no less determination. As these pictures show, El Dorado Junior College has its share of these young men who are now arming themselves with an education in order to meet the trials of peace as well as they met the trials of war. 7 emotes o We have been looking forward for a long time to getting out of Juco, but now as that time is here we are sorry to leave. We regret to say good-bye to all of the wonderful times we have had in Juco, and to our instructors who have done so much for us. Juco is gradually working back to its original size. Now the boys greatly outnumber the girls, in- stead of the girls ' being in the majority as has been the case the last few years. Our graduating class consists of forty-four members. Because of the increased male population we have had many more activities, including all Juco dances, W. P. A. week, and selection of football queen. We were very proud of our football team and our basket- ball team, which members of our class helped make successful. Our many activities were very ably led by our president, Jim Vestring, who was assisted by the vice president, Dick Lappan, and the secretary-treasurer, Nancy Berry. We are looking forward to a prosperous future, but we can always look back to the wonderful times we had in E. J. C. James Vestring, President Richard Lappan, Vice-President Nancy Berry, Secretary-Treasurer i Pf 1 sT k ' HX = i s ' !: m0F y MM JBBlliii iH m yiife ;mk  %„. dP ' - JI 1 : ; - ifwi I «« , Top row, left to right: Norma Barber, Dona Maddux, Morris Rowe, Harold Malcolm, Robert Heston, Ardene Helling. Second row: Sylvester Lansdown, Earl Pfaff, Lloyd Smith, Wilma Steiner, Evelyn Harris, Raymond Elliott. Third row: Mary Garcia, Charles Fisher, Robert DeLong, Glen Allen, James Hobson, Marcella Jack. Fourth row: Cordelia Dennis, Elvin Ferguson, William Brickley, Donna Arp, Richard Haynes. ■ -- $, ► . . .si Top row, left to right: Berten Case, Doyle Walz, James Carries. Carl Haymes, Jane Haymes, Laird Crocker. Second row: Robert Bland, Charles Hollis, Frank Hall, Adeline Leben, John Oliver, Joseph Evans. Third row: Joan Murray, Charles Ashton, Warren Barber, James Jack- son, Bonnie White, Donald Black. Fourth row: Calvin Apollo, Edward Bare, LeRoy Nufer, Edward May, LaVerne McGahan. 10 Top row, left to right : James Matthews, Ross Wheeler, Juanita Shrop- shire, Mary Esther Waite, Betty Matthews, Joann Heap. Second row: Robert Schrepfer, Eleanor McHarg - , Janice Bell, Thomas Overton, Morris Blake, Charles Oblander. Third row: Bruce Hanson, Oliver Nelson, Mary Jo Williams, Noweita Matthews, Arthur Hulsey, Haven Kelley. Fourth row: Mary Mattix, Jeanne Nonken, Gaines Bell, Eugene Fowler, Olin Stansbury. 11 0 3 el In our efforts to acknowledge athletic, dramatic, and journalistic activities, as well as similarly deserving organizations, we must not, by neglect or shortsightedness, omit the Order of the Purple. This local honor society affords scholastic recognition to the deserving students. The local chapter was granted a charter in May, 1937, by the Junior Col- lege Student Council. Rules and regulations which apply to Junior Col- lege students are briefly set forth herein ; they should undoubtedly prove themselves of interest to all ambitious scholars. The name is properly, Order of the Purple. Membership is bas- ed exclusively upon scholarship, service, leadership, and character. No more than fifteen per cent of the total number of qualified graduates of that particular year may be chosen. Election of these graduates is deter- mined by members of the faculty, and the Student Council, during the quarter preceding graduation. The vote is by secret ballot, after the qualifications of the respective candidates have been thoroughly discussed. Minimum requirements include a grade point average of two or more, one full year ' s enrollment at El Dorado Junior College, and com- pletion of twelve hours ' work each semester (excepting illness or similar circumstances). Seven graduating sophomores will be elected this year to the Order of the Purple. As the yearbook goes to press, twelve students are eligible for election. Their names follow, arranged in order of scholarship from highest to lowest: Eugene Fowler, Bruce Hanson, Eleanor McHarg, Ed Bare, Marcella Jack, Ross Wheeler, Nancy Jane Berry, Olin Stansbury, Carl Haymes, Richard Haynes, Joan Murray, and Mary Garcia. Eugene Fowler is valedictorian of the class, and Bruce Hanson is salutatorian. An interesting fact is that in the high school class of 1943, these two students won the same honors. 12 j ediwien The beginning of the 46-47 school year at Juco was a little different from the beginning of any of the past four or five school years. This year there were more of us students, and we found classes crowd- ed and confused at first; but, as always, the faculty had things moving along smoothly in a short while. In our Freshman class this year there were many new faces as well as the ones familiar to El Doradoans. Thus all of us made new acquaintances. The Freshman class officers were Charles Reep, president; Merle Mitchell, vice-president; and Yvonne Perego, secretary-treasurer. The president presided over class; meetings and attended student council meetings during the year. The vice-president and secretary-treasurer attended class meetings and help- ed in class activities. Some of us will be back next year to take the place of the Sophomores who are leaving. Those of us who do not return to Juco will not forget our col- lege days in El Dorado Junior College. Charles Reep, President Merl Mitchell, Vice-President Yvonne Perego, Secretary -Treasurer 13 Kecluits and inductees First row, left to right: Thomas Dugan, Wayne Clark, Gerald Evans, Russell Seymour, Orval Diekey, Kenneth Hobson, Leonard McKinney, Elizabeth DeLong. Second row: Jack Richardson, Richard Atkinson, Jack Simon, Jay Lawrence, Donald Scholler, David Perry, Don McLaughlin, James Porter. Third row: William Maxwell, John Ivy, Leroy Riggs, Leonard Hawks, Dean Hauser, John Cramm, Eugene Merlock, Darlene Burns. Fourth row: David Ingold, Edgar Cox, Glenn Fillmore, Ralph Kehr, Fata Schlesinger, James Dickson, Robert Scott, DaVon Pierce. Fith row: Francis Brown, Robert Stone, Robert Jackson, John Denk, William Hart- nett, Patricia Cramm, Glen Patterso n, Harry Rockwood. Sixth row: El ' don Morti, William Place, Martha Oliver, Alice McCracken, Harry Durnil, Joanne Dunlap, Ralph Haynes. 14 Ttesltwien cl ItyLf-J First row, left to right: Ralph Rector, Fane Banks, Richard Alley, Phyllis O ' Brien, Ray Sailor, Cheryl Godfrey, Keith Van Horn, Ray Adams. Second row: Maurice Burress, John Markley, Charles Orr, Donald Showalter, Paul O ' Neal, Charles Pendleton, George Holmes, Robert West. Third row: Joanne Orr, Harold Gates, Donald Phelps, Mary Margaret Noble, Vivian Olsen, Archie Leben, Kenneth Brown, Bill Gorsuch. Fourth row: Dolores Robertson, Naoma Thompson, Thomas Junkins, Mary Kay Brady, Eldon Watts, Levi Thompson, Barbara Bowyer, James McKinney. Fifth row: Douglas Elliott, James Berry, Glen Conine, Velma Wheeler, Mary Jane Mannion, Mary Jo Rockwood, Betty Jo Locke, Elvira Shook. Sixth row: Carl Matthews, Philip Marley, Delia Wynn, Mack Cox, Richard Bartholo- mew, Rolland Mears, Marietta Wilson, Charles Witherspoon. 15 First row, left to right: Dennis Page, Carl Johnson, Georgia Wynn, Dale Stephens, Doris Page, Don Miller, Mary Lou Neeley, Eleanor Harms. Second row: Fred Doornbos, Dorothy Gossett, Imogene May, Walter Byfield, Rolland Evans, Ernest Gower, Howard Knaussman, Buddy Logan. Third row: Doyle Powell, Patricia Brunson, Barbara Lively, Marion Mattix, George Harper, George Kocher, John Fountain, Robert Anderson. Fourth row: Emma Jean Eastham, Willetta Williams, Betty Barton, Wayne Van Dolah, Leon Barney, Vera Chase, Patsy Strickland, Joe Venator. Fifth row: Vernon Percell, Helen McGahan, Jacob Noll, Cloren Bond, Owen Bertram, Earl Coffman, Glen Yetley, Mary Jo Frey. Sixth row: Thomas Garland, Ben Etta Plummer, Richard Adams, Robert Stanton, Clarence Munsell, Shirley Webster, Jane Ruth, Leslie Doty. 16 Second yemestei Kepiacements First row, left to right: Werts, Cunningham, Seeber, Doughty, Pendergrass, Elm- borg, Harrison, Kalp. Second row: Bryan, Childs, Newsom, Holland, Maloney, Sweetland, Wilson, Burns. Third row: L. D. Golike, Harsh, Krehbiel, McCune, Prewitt, Manka, Lemley, F. Golike. Fifty-nine students who did not attend Juco the first semester enrolled for the second semester courses. Too late to be represented by individual pictures, some of these students gathered for this group pic- ture. Some are high school seniors, who enrolled in a few college classes. Juco welcomed these second semester enrollees. 17 jfiom P7 to §Wfs  if xigaa§f |aBB| |H| ' Front row, left to right: K. Hobson. Hollis, Harper, O ' Neal, Bressie, Durnil, Fountain, Barrier, Kelly, Coach Wallace. Second row: J. Hobson, Dickey, Ivy, Kocher, Lambert, Jackson, Johnson, Dugan, Lehman, L. Kennedy, Coach Hill. Third row: Swenson, Anderson, Matthews, Bell, Holmes, C. Adams, Keltner, Black, Kelley, Gorsuch. Fourth row: Clawson, R. Adams, Van Dolah, Conine, Garland, Scholler. Appollo, Lee, Pendleton, W. Kennedy. Tccwall Junior College Football Schedule Year of 1946-1947 El Dorado Sept 20 . . . 13 Wichita U. B ' 6 Sept 29 . 19 Wentworth . . . 13 Oct. 4 . 29 Chanute . . . 13 Oct. 11 . 13 Pratt 6 Oct. 18 . 20 Parsons . . . 7 Oct. 24 . Hutchinson . . 19 Oct, 31 . 30 Sterling- . . . . Nov. 8 • 38 Dodge City . . . 7 Nov. 15 • ■ Arkansas City . 13 162 84 is On Ike Lf ' iioi ' ion Reviewing the football season for the year 1946, we find that El Dorado Junior College started off the post-war grid battles with a bang. Heaving the pigskin for the first time since 1942, the Grizzlies in early games showed form that promised to make them a worthy contender for the state junior college football crown. Under the guidance of coach Joe Wallace, the Grizzlies began training shortly before the opening of the first semester. A large squad of fifty-two men reported for training, thirty-seven of these winning their football letters in competitive play. In making the final tally we find that El Dorado annexed fourth place in the state, and actually had a better season than the bracket would indicate, winning seven of the nine games played. Much credit for the fine showing of the team in this year of increasing competition is due to the experienced coaching of El Dorado ' s new mentor, Joe Wallace. Coach Wallace ' s team rang up the finest football record made by an El Dorado Junior College team in many years. With the possibility of as many as thirty letter men returning next year, we are all hoping for a most successful grid season in 1947. X9 (basrieivail BASKETBALL SEASON (1946-47) Dorado Opponent 34 Parsons 35 51 Chanute 29 48 Parsons 29 38 St. John ' s 34 40 Pratt 29 31 Hutchinson 33 54 Friends 32 48 Ark City 47 55 Dodge City 38 50 Garden City 39 74 Pratt 47 69 Central 43 38 Garden City 39 40 Dodge City 38 43 St. John ' s 39 51 Friends 53 63 Central 41 45 Hutchinson 49 47 Ark City 48 919 742 In a season characterized by the number of good basketball teams in the circuit, the El Dorado Grizzlies outpointed their opponents 468 to 407 in circuit play to take second place in the western division of the juco basketball conference. The first game of the season, a non-conference tilt, was lost to Parsons by one point ; but soon the squad of Coach Joe Wallace began to click, and the next four opponents fell victim to the speedy tactics of the Grizzlies. 20 At this point in the season the Grizzlies were playing champion- ship ball, holding opponents to small scores while pouring goals through the net. They were beaten two points by Hutchinson in a rough and tumble conflict on the home court but proceeded to take the next six games, finally being tripped up by previously-defeated Garden City in a close contest at that place. Hard luck then seemed to overtake the Grizzlies as they lost to Friends University as well as the final games with Hutchinson and Arkansas City. The team members and Coach Wallace can be complimented for having a fine ball club this year. They lost no game which could not have been won by the addition of two buckets and a free throw, and most losses were by one or two points. To the whole team and Coach Wallace we say you did a fine job in giving El Dorado one of the best seasons in the history of the juco basket- ball wars. Seated, left to right: Bell, Ashton, Sweetland, Beal, Durnil, Knaussman, Lehman. Standing: Coach Wallace, Kelley, McCune, Porter, Gower, Kent, Black, Garland, Van Dolah, Hobson. 21 ac i . . . Standing, left to right: Coach Wallace, Reep, Wilcox, Holmes, Porter, Kalp, Rector, Byfield. Seated: Hobson, Hauser, Leben, Perry, Yetley, Durnil. This year, as the weather improved, the men of the Juco track squad began long and hard practice. No results for the season have yet been obtained as the yearbook goes to press, but fif- teen men are working out, and the prospects look good. We are also looking forward to a good season in tennis and golf. Last year ' s record in track was impressive and warrants recognition. The team composed of Bill Binter, Jim Hobson, Gaines Bell, Pieratt Johnson, and Charles Ashton placed high in all four meets entered. In the Kansas Relays at Lawrence they won the junior college medley re- lay, their time being one of the fastest in the nation. In an exhibition meet they won the mile relay against a previously-unbeaten team from Hawaii. 22 7, ennis . , . ■ . . ... . , ' -r m i- m j - 1 r ' f ra ?ii §1 Left to right: Mr. Spann, Bland. Jackson, Black, Heston, Walz, Mattix, Crocker, G. Allen, R. Allen. Q4 ■ • • v:;y ' ±l-vtfi$MmsmntMi?J . li ' .ttvii , :■■ .;■:■. ' ' : ' ' . ■;-■« : : ■ Left to right: Mr. Spann, Atkinson, Maloney, Kent, Gorsuch, Stone. 23 1 icm i-Q 1c £ . P ' irst vow, left to right: Harper, Jackson, Keltner, J. Hobson, Perry Lambert, Durnil, Ashton, Fountain, O ' Neal. Second row: Kocher, Barrier, Ivy, Hollis, May, C. Adams, Copeland, Black, Bressie. Third row: Dugan, Kelly, Gorsuch, L. Kennedy, K. Hobson, Pendleton, Conine. Kelley, Lee, Fullinwider, Heston. Fourth row: Johnson, Lehman, Scholler, Van Dolah, Appollo, Anderson, Call, Bell, Beal, Dickey. Not pictured: R. Adams, Buxton, W. Kennedy, Swenson, Garland. New members not pictured: Knaussman, Gower, Porter. The Varsity Club of ' 46- ' 47 had a very active year. Election of officers was held in the first meeting of the year. Results of the election showed Gale Lehman, president; Donald Black, vice-president; David Perry, secretary-treasurer ; Haven Kelley, sergeant-at-arms ; and Ed May, student council representative. Membership in the club is gained by earning a letter in any major sport. Each new member goes through a rugged initiation before becom- ing a full-fledged member. The year was started with fourteen members. Thirty-seven men lettered in football, thirty-four of whom became new members. Three new lettermen earned membership by lettering in basketball. The total membership after the basketball season numbered forty-eight. After lettering in one sport, the letterman is a continuous member of the Varsity Club. Meetings were held on Fridays when assemblies were not sched- uled. Activities of the year included participation in all school affairs, obtaining money for the Grizzly Den Fund, and finally the annual Varsity Club Banquet. 24 lieai Giiald . This year E. J. C. organized, once again, a college pep club which they named The Gold Diggers. Because of the scarcity of materials, however, the Gold Diggers could not obtain the uniforms they desired. They did, however, obtain yellow sweaters for the members. Officers for this year were: president, Dona Maddux; vice-presi- dent, Betty Jo Locke ; secretary, Jeanne Nonken ; treasurer, Mary Garcia ; business manager, Helen McGahan; and student council representative, Naomi Varner. The Gold Diggers lost two of their officers the second semester — Naoma Varner and Jeanne Nonken. E. J. C. also elected some very capable cheerleaders for our foot- ball and basketball games. First semester cheerleaders were: Glen Allen, Darlene Burns, Doris Page, Jack Richardson, and Tex Matthews. How- ever, Jack Richardson and Tex Matthews dropped out as cheerleaders the second semester. As pep club members, we hope that this organization can continue next year and progress with time. CHEERLEADERS Doris Page Glen Allen Darlene Burns mm. llSllllllll GIRLS ' PEP CLUB First row, left to right: Page, Perego, Mannion, Jack, Maddux, Matthews, DeLong, Ruth, Bowyer, Lehen, Burns. Second row: McGahan, Lively, Brunson, Wheeler, Noble, Garcia, Williams, Ol ' sen, Miss Beuchat. Third row: Shropshire, Frey, Plummer, McCracken, Heap, Mattix, Gossett, Harms. Fourth row: Harris, Nonken, White, McGahan, Locke, Steiner, Thompson, Waite. m mm £70 - Oi UoKaoo lUeafae ok Operations DRAMATICS CLUB Barton, DeLong-, Bowyer, Noble, Ruth, Burns, Leben, Front row, left to right: Maddux. Second row: MeGahan, Mattix, White, Harris, Harms, Jack. Third row: Stanton, Allen, Hall, Case, L. D. Goiike. Fourth row: Mr. Nixon, McKinney, Hartnett, West, F. Goiike The Phi Delta Theta Dramatics Club of El Dorado Junior College initiated fourteen persons into the member- ship this year. The initiation was one that we will never forget, nor want to go through again. The Dramatics Club planned to produce several one-act plays and also two major productions during the year. Officers for this year were : Bert Case, president ; Beth DeLong, vice-president ; La Verne MeGahan, secretary ; Mary Mattix, business manager ; and Marcella Jack, student coun- cil representative. Some of the new club members were also initiated into the national fraternity, Delta Psi Omega. Any Phi Delta Theta member is eligible for this national club if he or she does outstanding work in a major production. The follow- ing students are now members of Delta Psi Omega : Norman Buxton, Cordelia Dennis, Evelyn Harris, Jane Ruth, Beth DeLong, Frank Hall, Archie Leben, William Hartnett, Rob- ert DeLong, Dona Maddux, Mary Mattix, Betty Cunning- ham, Marcella Jack, La Verne MeGahan, and Betty Jo Locke. 2G Cast of the fall play, The Visitor, left to right: Archie Leben, Velma Wheeler. Bert Case, Frank Hall, Beth DeLong, Bob DeLong, Bill Hartnett, Jane Ruth. Cast of the spring play, Cradle Song, left to right: Mary Margaret Noble, Fred Doornbos, Bob West, Dona Maddux, Joanne Orr, Mary Mattix, Beth DeLong, Fred Golike, Betty Jo Locke, La Verne McGahan, Helen McGahan, Marcella Jack, Betty Cunningham, Jane Ruth, Mr. Nixon. 27 72 x sas Sitting, left to right: GeraI ' dine Green, Virginia Edmonds, Imogene Watson, Mar- garet Love, Cathryn Clark. Standing, left to right: Charlene Scharnhorst, Virginia Delaney, Lois Lane, Martha Thompson, Lola Blain. The student nurses of Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing have a thirty-six months ' course of training - which includes ap- proximately 1050 hours of theory, part of which is taken at the Junior College and through affiliations in Pediatrics and Orthopedrics at Chil- den ' s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, and in Psychiatry at St. Louis City Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Their practical experience is divided in the following departments : Medical, Surgical, Obstetrics, Surgery, and Diet Kitchen, as recommended by the State Board of Nurse Examiners. It is the purpose of the school to create and maintain a standard worthy of the highest ideals of the nursing profession and to offer such valuable instruction and experience that it will attract and graduate the best type of women. 2K flom ( tate ana (yfaipes Ic Ljiizziii Cjicwl Typical was the scene of Tuesday evening in room 1-1 when the editors — Laird Crocker, Mary Mattix, Glen Allen, and Marcella Jack — rushed out into the halls of Juco, trying - to find the reporters who were supposed to have their news items ready on the preceding day. Yes, many a brain was wracked by the editors and their staff in an effort (cheerfully put forth) to give, in the Grizzly Growls, interest to every taste, including editorials, gossip, poems, quotations, and bulletins of school activities. Through the guidance of Mr. Nixon, and the efforts of every member of the staff, Juco has been given something of which we are truly proud — the Grizzly Growls. In return for the hours of work spent getting the paper out, the Journalism Club has had some swell parties. This, with seeing the Grizzly Growls go to press each week, gave great satisfaction to all. Seated, left to right: Barbara Bowyer, Betty Jo Locke, Mary Margaret Noble, Mar- cella Jack, Phyllis O ' Brien, Mary Mattix, Cordelia Dennis, Darlene Burns, and Adeline Leben. Standing: Mr. Nixon, Glen Allen, Paul O ' Neal, Dona Maddux, Bill Hartnett, Beth DeLong, Joanne Oir, Laird Crocker, and James McKinney. 2!) ulcrtale ana Ulcrlal . . . Seated, left to right: Heap, Mattix, Steiner, Miss Wrestler, L. McGahan, Harris. H. McGahan. Standing: Locke, Bowyer, Oliver. Morale and Moral this constitutes the Y. W. C. A. At the beginning of the year, the Y. W. C. A. continued its organi- zation under the capable sponsorship of Miss Ferna Wrestler. Officers elected for the year, 1946-47, were: president, Wilma Steiner; vice- president, Laverne McGahan ; secretary, Mary Mattix ; and treasurer, Evelyn Harris. At the end of the first semester, however, Y. W. lost two of its most valuable members ; Miss Wrestler, who left to teach at Wichita University, and Wilma Steiner, who moved to Salina; Laverne McGahan automatically became president, and a new vice-president, Betty Jo Locke, was elected. Other cabinet members were: music chairman, Barbara Bowyer ; program chairman, Betty Jo Locke, first semester ; Pat Brunson, second semester; publicity chairman and student council representative, Martha Anglemeyer; and devotional chairman, JoAnn Heap. Miss Prussing, one of our new teachers this semester, became our sponsor, and Y. W. C. A. wishes to extend its appreciation. As several activities, the Y. W. C. A. sponsored a Christmas Carol- ing party for the college with a chili feed following, and also sent a Y. W. C. A. representative to the Parsons convention. And so ends another year for Y. W. C. A. 30 felted Patties . . o    ii The YWCA got off to a good start with their Get-Acquainted party on September 17. All the girls had a good time. Everyone enjoyed meeting many old and new friends at the clever- ly arranged Get-Acquainted party on October 17. Janice Bell was crowned football queen at the social highlight of the football season in the form of a gala Coronation Ball after the El Dorado-Hutchinson game on October 24. A very colorful dance was held November 22, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays in the right spirit. Christmas good will prevailed December 16, when the YWCA sponsored a caroling party for all Juco students. Everyone enjoyed a chili feed later. Juco alumnae of the Red Pepper Club and their dates attended the lovely formal Christmas dance held December 14. A Juco dance was held January 24 after the El Dorado-Dodge City game. Miss Wrestler was presented with a fountain pen by the members of the student body. Many Juco students attended the dance held after the El Dorado High-Newton High game, January 31. The proceeds went to the March- of -Dimes campaign. The big Junior College W. P. A. dance was held after the El Do- rado-Arkansas City game, February 21. A social night was held March 18. There were many different kinds of entertainment, and everyone agreed that this should happen more often. As the yearbook goes to press, arrangements are still to be made for the Junior College Spring Prom. 31 1. Part-time philosopher. 2. Coy co-eds. 3. We got it! 4. Two hicks. 5. Friends, Romans, Coun- trymen . 6. My ! You ' ve changed ! 7. Fancy Figures. 8. The Potwin strangler. 9. Just posing. 10. Deux enfantes. 11. Delicious!! 12. Hold that line. 13. Speak to me of ! 1 14. Struttin ' stuff. 15. Typical football players. 16. Happy-go-lucky! 17. Winter wonderland. 18. Look out!! 19. Stompin ' room only. 32 Ilpllpl . B ft ■ :■;■; Wgkt ■■ :■ ■ IKfr : BWBBBgBgllijlMfi S p y s i ESi;: - ■- SEgwfi? ' t k.--, :■, ' ,. ... ■ -.-•-■ ..-■- .■■■:-- ■■ ' ■. ■■■-;-. ■ ; W- ' «ft 4Ml-®%,% 1, Si ■, © 1. Oh! My achin ' back. 2. A table, a corner, and 3. Hold that pose! 4. Romance. 5. Big Red. 6. Mrs. Efficiency. 7. Worn out? 8. What form ! 9. Miss X. 10. Some man. 11. Don ' t let it fall. 12. What ' s your point? 13. Resting rustics. 14. Lunging linesman. 15. Looks good from here. 16. Amen! 17. Test tube tactics. 18. Mr. and Mrs. 3i? 1. Drug - by the Dragons. 2. Sunny side of the street. 3. Grace?! 4. Which is which? 5. Pep-parade. 6. Da-a-a-a! 7. Go for your slide rule. 8. Everybody ready? 9. Not again ! 10. Center of attraction. 11. Prison without bars. 12. Curtain call. 13. Rear view. 14. Going places? 15. What! Resting again? 16. Strolling. 17. Out of this world. 18. Dress right! 34 1. Bids? 2. Long may it wave ! 3. What energy ! 4. Colgate ' s? 5. Let ' s get chummy. 6. Empty. 7. Clap! Clap! 8. Hmn - - 9. Hie! 13. Let ' em have it! 10. Concentrate. 14. Nuf said. 11. Look! No head ! 15. Going somewhere? 12. Comfortable? 16. Let ' s go for a ride! 85 Clutoc ' iablv. 3fi C aienaai September 3 — Vacation is over, and with new books and a new determina- tion we start back to school. September 17 — The Y. W. C. A. gave a lovely get-acquainted party for the girls in Juco. We ' ll never forget all that food we had. October 14 — Tonight found us decked out in our best bib and tucker as we attended the first concert of the year, featuring Nan Merriman. October 24 — Gosh, we had a swell time at the football game between Hutchinson and El Dorado. At the half a chariot race proved Janice Bell the Football Queen, and she was crowned at the dance following the game. November 22 — We had our Thanksgiving dance in the gym. It carried out the Thanksgiving theme with shocks of corn, pumpkins, and bales of hay. November 28 and 29 — Hurray ! . . . Two days of wonderful vacation so we could stuff ourselves with turkey. December 9 and 10 — The college dramatics club produced another success when they presented The Visitor to a large and appreciative audience. Orchids, again, to Mr. Nixon. December 16 — Oh, what a super time we had at the Y. W. C. A. caroling party! Besides straining our vocal organs with our good tidings of great joy we nearly froze to death, but as I said we had a super time. December 20 — Today the air was full of Merry Christmas as we slammed the old locker shut for two weeks of vacation. January 6 — With vacation behind us, we opened our books and began again. January 24 — We gave a sad farewell to one of the best teachers and the kindest friend we have ever known when we presented Miss Wrest- ler a small gift at the intermission of the school dance. February 14 — Roses are red . . . yes,, Valentine ' s Day and Juco girls re- ceived candy and valentines galore. February 20 — One of the finest concerts of the series was presented to- night in the form of a ballet. February 24 — With a devilish look in their eyes members of the Pi Delta Theta initiated new members into the club. We ' ll never for- get those worms we ate, will we, kids? February 28 — W.P.A. week when the girls opened doors, asked for dates, and paid the bills, ended with a dance where the girls had the stag line instead of the boys. March 18 — We jucoites decided to have a get-together party and that we did. We played cards, danced, and had so much fun. March 21 — Ah, what a beautiful day it was for the first day of Spring when every young man ' s fancy turns to what the young girl has been thinking about all winter. March 25 The Saint Louis Sinfonietta presented the community with a marvelous program which included, to our pleasure, a selection of Jerome Kern ' s music. April 21 and 22 — Another Junior College play success entitled Cradle Song. May 2 — The Y. W. C. A. entertained all the senior girls in the county with a tea. What lovely young ladies we saw ! May 22 — Tonight was the prom. We will never forget it because for some of us it was the last party of our junior college days. May 25 — An enlightening Baccalaureate service was held this evening. May 30 — Graduation and we walked down the aisle to receive our diploma, which reminds us that we have completed another milestone in our life. 37 71 eawoo L Seated : Mary Mattix, copy editor ; Jane Ruth, business manager ; Eugene Fowler, editor; Pat Brunson, art editor; Dona Maddux, assistant editor ; Miss Bradford, sponsor. Standing: Frank Hall, business manager; Mary Margaret Noble, typist; Betty Jo Locke, photography editor; Phyllis O ' Brien, photography editor; Laird Crocker, sports editor. Not pictured, Martha Oliver, typist. After the formal organization of the staff, the art editor was fortunate in per- suading Joanne Dunlap (pictured at left) to join the group as staff artist. The cover and the theme page testify as to Joanne ' s efficiency in that position. 38 Hlobbincj i(t Obelation . . . . As E. J. C. ' s most successful school year draws to a close, we of the staff find ourselves confronted with the usual problem of getting - the annual out on time. There have been many obstacles to overcome this year. Prices for engraving and printing were high ; our budget was limited; the large enrollment in E. J. C. presented a problem in the taking of pictures ; and last but not least, the general laziness of the staff slowed down production. Nevertheless, we think we have an annual of which all E. J. C. can be proud. We have tried to make it truly representative of all the various functions of El Dorado Junior College. As in any publication, the 1946 Grizzly Growls was not the chef d ' oeuvre of the staff alone. Only the student body as a whole can produce a successful annual. However, since we cannot give individual credit to each student in this space, we would like to acknowledge the outstanding assistance given the staff by the following students : Barbara Bowyer, Marcella Jack, Bruce Hanson, Joe Evans, Charles Reep, and Dave Perry. We must also give credit to Miss Macy Hukle of the Hospital nursing staff for her fine cooperation. We would like to extend our appreciation to R. C. Stewart, of El Dorado, to whom we are indebted for the cartoons in this annual. To Mr. Thompson, of the Thompson Photographic Laboratories, go the laurels for the pictures of the various organizations of E. J. C, as well as the individual pictures. Mr. Greenbank, of The Butler County News, is responsible for the printing. We sincerely thank the Juco faculty for liberal cooperation with us in the preparation of the ' 47 Grizzly. To anyone else who contributed in any way to the production of the yearbook, our sincere thanks. THE STAFF. 39 L W. 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