El Dorado High School - El Doradoan Yearbook (El Dorado, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1949 volume:

'l'Q.. '! . sau or i51 -'vvvvvvvvy Q f fa 0 aaa The El Doradoan - 1949 Published by the Senior Class El Dorado High School THE STAFF Editor ----- Bob Chalfant Associate Editor - Mary Jo Osborn Business Manager - Melvyn Abels Staff Photographer - Roy Wilson Art ---- Duane Graham Merlin Dailey Snapshots - Bill Hollis Georgia Hilton Sports - David Matheny Classes - - - Connie Creswell Organizations - - Sue Binter Activities - - - Shirley Marley Typists - Mary Jo Dannenfelser Connie Godfrey Proof Reader - - Merle Heitman Sponsor ---- Rachel Hoyt Printing - The Butler County News El Dorado, Kansas Engraving - Sun Engraving Co., Inc. Parsons, Kansas ----- vvvvvvvvuwvvv - Nwiiaawmm ,mm -W mg W gb 5 .,,g an 'g l s. ' -2,,:'j2i1: Il' I:: - ga 2? 05 4:92 i I I 2 To Our Community-its citizens and its spirit. To all of us our home town is a friendly, progressive community of open-minded, Wide-awake citizens-the kind of men and women who consider it their responsibility to help us over the many problems of life. Here young' people are understood and encour- aged rather than neglected and criticized as is the case in some communities. VVe take this opportunity to extend our deepest appreciation to those who have shown that they are interested in the young citizens of our community and to those who have given most that We might have the best chance for success and happiness. Our sin- cere thanks are also extended to those Whose patience. understanding, and guidance have helped to make us better citizens and individuals. To all these-we, the '49ers, dedicate this-our memory book of 1949. 4 H. C. Cornwell Directm' of Student Acfirities J. F. HUGHES Szfapmmfemlenf of Schools PAUL HAWKINS Principal minisffzafion Mrs. Lillian Benson Secretary to Principal 7aculfx' Gladys Faye Beuchat Louise Cannon Lee A. Cassida A. B. Collins Hazel Cook Robert G. Douglass Alberta Doyle James F. Edwards William Grove Luke B. Headrick Myrrl Houck Rachel Hoyt Marie Lafferty Mabel McCarty James W. McDonald William R. McMillan Mildred Reed G. E. Shaffer Victor P. Smith Richard Spann E. E. Snyder Joe Wallace Ralph W. Wallingford ldabelle Ward Not Pictured: Jeanette Barbour Edna Mertz 3 fasses 15 1 ,qv W +, W vMMd,,,...-nw-P' Mfiibfw MSW? , KW. . ,4 tiff' ,..a-basil' .--,gh Ns-5 Glass 06 ,LM Jack Patty, President Treva Phelps, Vice-President Jane Murray, Secretary Bonnie Bowers, Treasurer After four hard years of prospecting, we have finally struck gold. With the acceptance of our diplomas as a reward for our efforts, we will now begin to work our claims in earnest. In our search for knowledge the questions of whether these years have seemed short, with each day bringing us new adventures and interesting experiences, or if this period has seemed dull and endless, can be answered only by each individual. A backward glance is proof enough that we 49'ers haven't been idle. We have won more than our share of honors in athletics, agriculture, forensics, music and scholarship, not to mention the various other activities in which we participated. Now at last, our goal has been achieved-graduation. As we, the Senior Class of 1949, view our past, we have a sense of accomplishment and pride in a job Well done. 8 Melvyn David Abels Russell Ralph Abraham Byron Adkison Erma Bernice Anderson Charles Duane Auer Nona May Ball Lorrain Barkley Don Eugene Beam Norma Jean Bennett George F. Berry Katherine Marie Bielefeldt Frank Calvin Bigler Mary Sue Binter Helen Elizabeth Blake Charlotte Nadine Boss Bonnie Marie Bowers Floyd Rowe Brentlinger Loy Eugene Browning William Clarren Butterworth Betty Jo Cain Bill C. Campbell Bettina Louise Cantrell Robert Allen Chalfant Elizabeth Leann Chapman Elenor Joy Cherryholmes Peggy Joan Christensen Velva Pauline Church Virginia Lee Cook Martin Corralez Warren Hall Coutts 'fofzfxl-ininefzs Betty Lois Crawford Constance Eloise Creswell Merlin Clark Dailey Mary Jo Dannenfelser Thomas Eugene Datin Donald Charles Demo Jerry Roland Demo Robert Neil Denny Rudy Jean Dietrich Carole Nadine Doane William Eugene Eastham Frankie Carlisle Fisher William Maynard Foster Joseph B. Fowler Donna Dee Funk Elveta Garcia Olive Carolyn Godfrey Duane Alan Graham Lloyd Eugene Greenwell Marjorie Lee Hanson Romona Rose Hanson Mary Ann Harrington William Christian Hauber James Ferril Hays George Hayes Ruth Carol Heap Merle Marie Heitman Georgia Lee Hilton Robert Eugene Holladay Bill Reece Hollis Sarah Jane Horney Charles Russell Hudson Wayne Ingalls Orval Eugene Jackson William LeRoy Janney Mary Elizabeth Jordan Alfred Allen Kilgore Donald Eugene Knapp Donald Ray Krutsinger Lawrence George Lamb Loretta June Leach Billy Ray Lee Phyllis Jean Leffler Jerold Erwin Leonard Evelyn Arlene Lewis Tom Wayne Locke Virginia Catherine Long Charles Dean Lovern Robert Stanford Mairs Shirley Dean Marley Ruth Ann Martin Leslie Ray Mason David Leon Matheny Pat Riliegh Matlock Roy Daniel McKenzie Calvin LeRoy McMillan Wanda Lea McWilliams Avrion H. Mitchell Eleanor Miller Patricia Moore -QT? wg - .: 55 1, Elizabeth Jane Murray Frankie L. Nearhood Joann Neely James Robert Nuttle, Jr. Velma Mae Odle Billy Keith Olinger Mary Jo Osborn Phyllis Marie Osburn Bobby Harold Ott Jack Eugene Patty Billy Tracy Perry James Emory Perry Treva Anne Phelps Evert Eldon Prewitt Margie Anne Reed George Dean Reynolds Mary Lou Roberts Robert Neil Robertson Donna Josephine Rogers Marjorie Lucile Ruckert Bonnie Jean Sattler Terence John Scanlon Ruby Schlesinger Donald Aaron Smith James Edward Smith Rolland Max Smith Mildred Loree Srader Helen Marilyn Stackley Dean Ross Stackley Martha Lee Stackley Victor H. Stephens Jennie Lea Thomas Joyce Marie Thomason Betty Jean Thompson Margaret Jean Thompson Melvin Otis Thurman Wanda Sue Trent Joseph Eldon Unger Ethel Joanne Walter Robert Jack Weber Robert Lee Webster Neal Ora Williams Arthur Howard Wilson Roy D. Wilson Wanda Joan Wood George Elwin Zimmerman Jr GSSZS Glass O 1950 I FIRST ROW: R. Dickson, Pierce, Moore, Houston, Ruckert, Thompson, Kiseckcr, Cameron, I-Iart, VVelty, Pennington, Barber, Fowler, Blanchard, Kromer, Mitchell, Meyers. SECOND ROW: Webb, Smith, Thompson, Buhler, Barton, Baltzell, Logan, Usrey, Barnes, Maxwell, Owens, Lehr, Erpelding, VVest, Hart, Williams, Ross, Reep. THIRD ROYV: Srader, Scott, DeLano, Hope, Harris, Incontro, Lehr, Breese, Crelly, McKinney, Bell, VVillian1s, Moore, Horney, Rogers, Snow, Ball, Crockett. FOURTH ROW: Doyle, Leek, Bolin, Williams, Robinson, Sholdcrs, Knowles, Shriver, Loyd, Leach, Shirkey, Lemasters, Jones, Gibson, Marsh, Zieman. FIRST ROVV: Holaday, Scholfield, Van Fleet, McReynolds, Trapp, Lewis, Purcell, Kunkle, Holm- sti-om, Elmborg, Hatton, Blankenship, Edwards, Tarrant, Prigmore, Brazil, Jones, Sullivan, Trostle, Speaker, Shaffer, Renimert, Smith. SECOND ROW: Mannion, Hash, L. Scott, Hil'l, Kinball, Neely, Taylor, Love, Stebbins, Brant, McCoy, Bell, Riggs, Doty, Mattix, Nixon, Coffman, Meyers, B. Dick- son, Faulconer, R. Hoyt. THIRD ROW: Anderson, Stark, Crockett, Demo, Blanchard, Murray, Brick- lev, Werts, Gruver, Huttenhoff, Finch, Donlay, Maddux, Riggs, Robbins, Hollis, Sweeney, Shook, Gilliland, Schmidt, Martin, Long, Large McDonald. FOURTH ROXV: Carrol, Fowler, Slioopman, Crist, Beever, Richey, M. Jones, Harvey, Butler, Needham, Grant, Fowler, L. Long, Bunson, Mc- lntire, Ash, Andrus, Fansler, Miller, Wesley, Pcnl, Korner, Bracken, Pierce. Every one of the juniors has good reason to be proud of his progressive class. With state of seniorhood just around the corner, these juniors are even now preparing for their grand showing in 1950. This promising class has been highly active, excolling in all fields. With the pep and enthusasm they have shown, we know that their last year will be an outstanding one. Glen Gruver, president, June Elmborg, secre- taryg Don Prigniore, vice-president, Lea Large. treasurer. 'Q Pi A 'Ns w 2 N QQWWW 'Q an MW ha Ye xy M, 3 3 vm M , 4 QM" 'x ww , qw ,d' if Q, 1 wg .. fig New W 15 sw Nj Q ,:,11i mi 5' ip' M' .2 ' 1 ' 'fx' ,V ff" .M....,.,.. g f . W S a- FIRST ROW: Schonelierg, D. Schmidt, Mattox, Moss, Leonard, D. Smith, Bright, Post, Ball, Myers, Sullivan, Daniel, Neighbors, Barr, Pippig, Green, Morti, Liggett, and Darnold. SECOND ROW: Kinnsinger, Ellis, Gipson, Kelly, B. McAdoo, C. Smith, P. Johnson, McCauley, Holladay, Still, Tighe, S. Schmidt, Bigler, Jackson, Pickett, Morris, Zieman, and Miss Ward. THIRD ROW: Overton, Griffith, Dunham, Rollings, Wintermote, Krops, Wagner, Dalton, Thorburn, Mulvany, B. Walker, Bell, B. Foulk, Grove, Cooper, Cassidy, Jenkins, and Thomas. FOURTH ROW: T. Lively, Robinson, Boone, K. Schmidt, Patty, Bellew, Sibley, and Ratley. FIRST ROW: Dennis, Shaffer, Guthrie. Reed, Parry, Jones, Bill Johnson, Gladfelter, Robertson, Lamb, Greiner, G. Lively, I. Page, Porter, Palmer, Counter, R. Schmidt, and Weber. SECOND ROW: Moore, Sweeney, Pearman, J. Betty, Wilson, Hogaboom, Butterworth, Rebstock, Taylor, Shaner, Dickerson, Lehr, B. Betty, Noland, Larkin, Funk, Ma1'tin, Rockley, and Leach. THIRD ROW: Pyle. De Leon, Bob Johnson, Sewel'l, J. Mizer, W. Mizer, Rost, Phillips, Adams, Cook, Parsons, Manion, A. Page, Crowley, Kail, Linn, Nihiser, J. Lewis, and Forrestall. FOURTH ROW: IVIiss Ward, Mc- Kown, Salmans, Fudge, Kingsley, Brown, Hughes, Waymire, R. Warren, Cox, R. Cassidy, Trent, B. Warren, Eisenhour, Maus, Stanton, E. Walker, Ridgeway, Bailey, and J. McAdo0. Glass Og 1951 Here are those fun-loving, carefree sophomores who last year, were "the forgotten race" toth- erwise known as freshmenl. In every way these industrious students have made their presence known. They are extremely proud of the large number from their class who have displayed out- standing ability in athletics, music, forensics, and other fields. To the class of 1951 go our most gen Dalton, vice-pl-esirlentg Bill Johnson Sl1'1C6Y6 WlSll6S for SUCCESS ill tl'l9 116X'C 'EWO y63I'S. president: Harriet Brown, treasurer Mal ll-ne Moss, secretary. 17 Members of the 1952 Class: Z. Adrian, F. Anderson, G. Andrus, G. Arb, B. Bacon, J. Baker, D. Barnes, H. Barnes, I. Bass, K. Bell, B. Binter, B. Bolin, L. Bowers, M. Bowyer, J. Boyce, W. Braman, A. Brewood, D. Brooks, B. Bruce, J. Bryan, K. Burns, D. Butler, V. Cannon, B. Canon, B. Cantrell, W. Carriker, P. Carter, L. Cherryholmes, R. Church, J. Cook, J. Cook, E. Coons, M. Cowley, B. Cox, M. Crist, M. Crum, C. Dale, J. Davenport, B. Davis, J. Delahunt, G. Dickinson, D. Donley, S. Dungan, G. Elder, F. Farthing, E. Faulkner, B. Feder, D. Feller, T. Fisk, J. Foraker, J. Foster, P. Gilliland, L. Gillis, E. Gipson, F. Grant, P. Gray, B. Green, F. Grosch, S. Grubb, H. Haggard, D. Hamaker, M. Hamblin, R. Hamilton, D. Harper, D. Harper, C. Ha rt, J. Hartnett, L. Harvey, R. Harvey, B. Hender- son, B. Henderson, B. Hiedeman, D. Hill, J. Hollis, B. Hudson, W. Ittner, E. Jackson, K. Kassebaum, C. Keith, L. Kennedy, W. Kimball, A. Kinney, J. Kirkman, M. Komer, G. Lamb, J. Lehr, R. Lehr, B. Lemasters, R. Lewis, R. Link, S. Linn, D. Lockamy, P. Logan, P. J. Logan, A. Long, E. Love, J. Lovern, F. McGoyne, M. McKenzie, J. Mahan, D. Marcum, D. Martin, S. Martin, D. Mill'er, N. Mitchell, J. Moreland, L. Morgan, D. Moriarty, H. Moser, M. Mossman, D. Murphy, H. Myers, Ha1'riet Myers, B. Nelson, D. Noel, J. Norris, D. Nye, D. O'Brien, K. Ogan, P. Parscal, R. Pierce, C. Pen- nington, F. Perry, P. Pei-shall, P. Peyton, M. Pierce, G. Porter, D. Potter, L. Quinones, D. Ram- sey, E. Redburn, D. Reep, B. Reiche1't, J. Richey, R. Richey, G. Ridgeway, P. Riggs, P. Robetrs, K. Robertson, M. Schafer, H. Schlesinger, Y. Schmidt, L. Scribner, D. Seeber, M. Seymour, D. Sharp, G. Shombcr, B. Shook, G. Silor, B. Simpson, I. Smith, J. Smith, M. Smith, E. Sniock, C. Snook, C. Spires, L. Srader, B. Stangle, F. Steiner, H. Stewart, B. Stiller, J. Studebaker, M. Thomas, P. Thomas, S. Thomason, F. Thompson, R. Thompson, C. Thorburn, J. Unger, L. VanBeber, J. Vogelman, B. VonBehren, P. Wade, W. Waldorf, E. Wall, J. Walls, D. Wentworth, B. West, J. Whitacre, J. Wicliers, M. Wiley, K. Willett, J. Wisely, J. Young, P. Zieman, D. Garland, D. Lively. Glass of IQSQ Now we present the lowly freshmen. Despite the fact that these underprivileged characters have had to bear the brunt of insignificance, their spirits have remained high. The accomplishments of this up-and-coming class in the many phases of school life can- not be overlooked. And with the initiative and zeal these freshmen possess, we are con- fident they will continue to carry on the aims and traditions of E. H. S. 18 Cmganijafions Ymx F-Pfx fy wW fix Z' AD. gtudent Gounci Dietrich. Murray, Graham, Barber. The year 1948-49 has been a successful one for the Student Council. Under the direction of our president, Rudy Dietrich, some of the numerous events sponsored have been school parties, especially the successful barn dance, "Help the Children" fund, and a large bon-fire and pep-rally held in sup- port of the football team. At the first of each year a vice-president is elected from the Junior Class. He auto- matically becomes president next year. This year Jim Barber was elected to the office. Jane Murray was elected secretary, and Duane Graham, treasurer for both semesters. Each home room is represented by a mem- ber who is elected for one semester. Through the guidance of Mr. Cornwell, a grand job of leading and democratic representation can be credited to these, our student councilors. Standing: Dietrich, Mr. Cornwell, Holladay, Morti, Lamb, Parsons, Unger, Abels, Gruver, Lee, Peal, Barber. Seated: First Row-Murray, Hell, Smith, Tighe, Matheny, Bigler, McMillan, Second Row- Buhler, Hilton, Moore, Ball, Bowers, Graham, Third Row-J. Patty, Godfrey, Tarrant, Guthrie, C. Patty, Johnson. pe BACK ROW: Ingalls, Feller, Dalton, Speaker, McDonald, Cameron, Datin, Long, Post, Newcomer Hartshorn. SECOND ROW: Lee Krutsinger, Parry, Brazil, Prigmore, Shirkey, Dietrich, Bigler, Scott, Mannion Stackley, Leach. FIRST ROW: Wilson, Reynolds, Graham, Patty, Demo, Blanchard, Smith, McDonald. ON FLOOR: McCoy, Locke, Jackson, Barber. This group of lads who have banded to- gether under the name "E-Club" are actually a group of Wildcat lettermen who have organized for fun and real fellow- ship, Good sportsmanship and friend- ship are stressed in this he-man's club which has become traditional in E. H. S. The annual initiation for new members is always one of the highlights of the school year. New members are always plentiful when this day rolls around, for the rousing good times shared by E-Club members are too much to pass up. Throughout the year, the club, under the direction of Sponsor Jim McDonald, stages various events for its members and in- terested non-members. Several sports Hollis, Butterworth, McMillan, Holladay, Kilgore 5-Club films are shown to the public each year. The annual E-Club Banquet, which is held in May for members and their dates, is perhaps the outstanding E-Club event of the year. This year the hard-playing faculty boys lost out to the E-Club cage crew in the traditional E-Club-Faculty game. The E-Club is one of the finest groups in a school in which outstanding organizations are the rule rather than the exception. The following officers were elected for the 1948-49 term: Calvin McMillan, presi- dent, Bill Butterworth, vice president, Roy Wilson, secretary, Rudy Dietrich, treasurer, Bob Holladay, sergeant-at arms. STANDING: Riggs, Miss Ward, Miss Lafferty, Thomas, Cook, Schmidt, Garcia, Murray. SEATED: Ball, Brown, Large, Schlesinger, Thompson, Bell, VVillia1ns, Holmstrom. a etfes Such activities as scavenger hunt, Christmas caroling, CARE dance, Mother-Daughter Banquet, Thanksgiving as- sembly, and World Day of Prayer observance have highlighted anoth erlfhiifisfulfvela rid? or iBayeUiEs. T Enjoying the largest membership in history, Kayettes can be proud of its officers: Nona Ball, Phyllis Riggs, Jean Bell, and Ruby Schlesinger. Under the leadership of the sponsors, Marie Lafferty and Ida Belle Ward, Kayettes has been a lively and interesting organization. 22 me 'we fri 'J 5? , fgagi' iff, Kayette Mother-Daughter Banquet uniofz Red Gfzoss The Junior Red Cross, in our school as well as in others, is the junior membership of the Ameri- can Red Cross and represents that great organization in the schools. Through its channels, the skills, service and financial contributions of the student body can be directed to ends both socially and educa- tionally sound. This group elected from its ranks the following officers: Pat Moore. presidentg Mary Ann Harrington, vice-president, Marlene Dickerson, secretaryg and Clifford Donlay, treasurer. 41 FIRST ROVV: Day, Dickerson, Hariington, Moore, Denning ton, Cherryliolnies, Maddux. SECOND ROW: Baltzell, Donlay, Unger, Miss Doyle, Speaker Wagner, Taylor. Moss. 23 The interest and effort of the leaders and members of this year's Hi-Y Club made every meeting profitable as well as enjoyable. The club's activities for the year included regular meetings, relig- ious films, two days of personal conferences conducted by Clyde Hartford, State Hi-Y Counselor, and the annual Hi-Y picnic in the spring. The officers for this year were Calxin Bigler, president, Jim Bar- ber, vice-president, Calvin lVIclVIill- an, secretary-treasurer5 Roy Wil- son, program chairman, Melvin Richey, devotional leader, Jim Mc- Cully, World Brotherhood leader, Bill Moore, membership chairmang Mr. Snyder, sponsor. I l 1? O BACK ROYV--Sclizifer, Remmert, Love. Stelmlrins, Brant. Siiwilli. flsffigws. .-Xue-ig 41:1-ervi.vn'll, llumlson, X Stackley. MIDDIJC ROXV-Wintermote, Farter, Wagner, Cliaso, l':i.1j.', Ilowws, For-lg, Sf-lmmli, lmimlmm, Kropf, Rollings, Ratley, Salmons. FRONT ROW- Sewell, Brzxinam. .l1'c'lqsfu, Love. Dia-liiuson, Bass, Unger, Schlesinger, Hart, Anmlius, Mr. McMillan. SEATED-.loe lfzigw, ,lim Nuttle, The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the devel- opment of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. The officers are Joe Unger, pres- ident, Jim Nuttle, vice-president, Lloyd Greenwell, secretary: Bob Brant, treasurer: Charles Hudson, reporter: Bill Salmons, sentinel: Mr. McMillan, advisor. A team composed of Greenwell, Nuttle, Olinger, and Unger went to the National llairy Cattle Cong- ress at Waterloo, Iowa, and Won a silver emhlem. The F. F. A. participated in all events in the state judging con- test at Manhattan, Kansas, in Ap- ril. Joe Unger and James Nuttlo were given the rank of State Farmer. ffl' 6 Q. 'Q T rl ' v. I 1 ,A ,B ' 5 2 . :Q Q I . H3551-.,.:g,.:2M lf' F. A. Judging 'l'eam--Mr. Mr-Millsxii, Olinger, Nuttle Clrvviiwell. llnger, .,-, e elnpefzs p FRONT ROVV: Cook, Williams, Ross, Phelps, Harrington, Heap, Murray, Ball, Dannenfelser, Bintel' Godfrey, Bowers, Thomason, Thompson, Moore, Cook, Thomas, Boss, Reed, Leffler. SECOND ROW: Pierce, Miller, Welte, Kisecker, Fansler, Bracken, Andrus, Funk, Maxwell, Owens , ontre, ' ' , Srader, Gai-cia,,Doane, Marsh, Crockett, Mitchel, Cooper, Nihiser. THIRD ROVV: Ruckert, Martin, Barton, Grant, Needham, Usrcy, Logan, Large, Smith, Riggs, Roh bins, Fowler, Schmidt, Myers, Webb, Ball, Shook, Porter, Fudge, Palmer, Lewis. FOURTH ROW: Peirman, Hogaboon, Betty, Crowley, Page, Butleiworth, Schoneherg, Bigzler, Schmidt Taylor, Grove, Shanncr, Dickerson. Lehr, Moore, Ribstock, Shaffer, Nolan. Betty, Fnrrestal, Lynn Beat 'em Wildcats .... Beat 'emlll You hear the hearty yell, you see the familiar red, white and black uniforms, and you know the Red Peppers are still at it, under the direction of Hazel Cook. The Red Peppers have indeed been an active group of girls this year. You could have seen the colorful association out on the gridiron many a Friday night, as they urged our boys on to the final minute of each encounter. Later, when basketball season rolled around and became the center of interest, they displayed themselves in the gym- nasium with even greater vigor and en- thusiasm. The social highlight of the year was the Christmas dance sponsored by the Red Peppers. Climaxing the entire year's activities was the annual Pep Club banquet. The officers for this year were Connie Godfrey, president, Jean Bell, vice presi- dent, Pat Kunkle, secretary: and Mar- lene Dickerson, treasurer. FIRST ROW: Stackley, Creswell, Thompson, Leach, Hanson, Marley, Anderson, Bieldfeldt, Trent Martin, Hilton, Jordan, Roberts, Chapman, Church, Stackley, Ruckert, Osborn, Wood. SECOND ROW: Cain, Cherryholmes, McWilliams, Lewis, Crawford, Walter, Heitman, Bell Kunkle McKinney, Holmstrom, Williams, Crelly, Trapp, Lewis, Buhler, Thompson, Srader, Fowler. THIRD ROW: Elmborg, Wesley, Harris, Hatton, Blankenship, Hope, DeLano, Purcell, Breese, McIn- tire, Ash, Long, Brunson, Maddox, Kingsley, Leach, Day, Daniels, Lamb. FOURTH ROW: Rost, Phillips, Schmidt, Maddux, Silor, Larkin, Leonard, Moss, Smith, Reed, Jones Tighe, Sullivan, Myers, Robertson, Gladfelter, Brown, Hughes, Greiner. Gene Knapp Terry Scanlon Robert Robertson Darlene Ross Treva Phelps Juanita Williams 1 S'p0"fS IQ .qv 43 Lotta!! "A" Squad-Back Row: Murray, Finch, Stackley, Leach, Zimmerman, Scott, Barber, Holladay, Smith, Lee. Middle Row: Coach Wallace, Beaver, Mason, Riggs, Parry, Lovern, Ingalls, Dalton, Blanchard. First Row: Beam, Prigmore, McMillan, Hollis, Butterworth, Dietrich, J. Patty, Krutsinger, Wilson, C. Smith. Q15 . DC ZKQN ,,.g'XQQ7V.lb 3 Although they fought hard and lost many - Q Tv close games, the Wildcats, under Coach Joe Wal- ? 4 ,EVVFTQ lace, were victors in only one game. The win ' 9:5 - li over Augusta and a 0-0 tie with Newton were ,TZ coupled with close defeats at the hands of Ft. - 'Q-Q, reg, Hays, Hutchinson, Ark City, Wellington and Y Ql""' 7 Eureka. M . A ' A H- "B"Squad-Back Row: Coach Edwards, Warren, Hartshorn, P. Johnson, Riley, C. Patty, Manion, Eisenhour, Gallegher, McKown, McCully. Middle Row: Neely, Knowles, Darnold, Kelly, W. McAdoo, Liggett, Crist, Chase, B. Johnson, Newcomer. First Row: Dennis, Guthrie, Wilson, Holladay, Edwards, Tarrant, Loyd, Cook, Werts, Bell, J. McAdo0. 30 Q 'EQSZLS JW Ji.. gif gaslzeflvau "A" Squad-Back Row: Coach Wallace, Bigler, Feller, Parry, Brentlinger, Lovern, Datin. First Row: Blanchard, Lee, Patty, Dietrich, Dalton, Newcomer, Tar1'ant. Dogged by a persistent jinx, the Wildcats, directed by Joe Wallace, emerged victorious in only two games. Led by Don Parry, scoring ace and second team All-Ark Valley choice of the coaches, our boys defeated Ark City in the Valley and Won a non-league tussle from Ft. Scott in ad- A dition to losing close games to Ark City, Augusta, East, and Emporia. su X N s,ge,3,. I - "B" Squad-Back Row: Coach Wal1'ace, Riggs, Pe al, Cassidy, McAdoo, Crist. First Row: Guthrie, McKown, Hartshorn, Eisenhour, Johnson, Still, Dennis. 32 W X M , .V 5-'Ni' ' 1:2 : 4117 'Q Mi. ,313 ,rf-, I E ,pf-" Y 3 4 BACK: Hollis, McDonald. FRONT: Jones, Speaker, Cameron, Beam fCapt.J, Matheny, Krutsinger, Remmert. gnffzamufzais Once more the basketball intramural program, under the watchful eye of Jim McDonald, was a huge success. Two leagues and sixteen teams were necessary to take care of the boys who Wanted to participate. After close races, Don Beam's American League champions defeated Al Kilg0re's National League winners by a score of 25-20. Whether they won or not, the program was enjoyed by all the boys who took part. Heiicafs The "cream of the crop" is the phrase to describe the Hellcat Intramural Team. Chosen by Jim McDonald, these boys represent the best players of the National and American Leagues. Playing the best teams from El Dorado and surrounding communities, they once more hung up an impressive win-loss record. g lasses Q a AA-, F., Af.-fu Sir-.T 2 it A I A J l""'fa s lats ,gr A A BACK ROW: C. Patty, Scott, VVest, Bell, Loyd, Riggs, Liggett, Perry, Crist, Johnson, F. Stackley. THIRD ROW: Mannion, Schmidt, Maus, Eisenhour, Morti, Denny, Edwards, Chase, Berry, Coutts, Robertson, Jones, Coach Blackmore. SECOND ROW: Cox, Finch, B. Wilson, Blanchard, Feller, McMillan, Hollis, J. Demo, Cook, Murray, D. Demo, Doty, Mairs. FIRST ROW: Locke, D. Stackley, B. Johnson, Dennis, Foster, Butterworth, Brazil, R. Wilson, Shirkey, B. Perry, J. Perry, McKinzie, Jackson. 'LEC Under the direction of Galen Blackmore, the Wildcats, again found themselves Well represented on the cinders. Pat Brazil, Jerry Demo, Bill Perry, Elroy Robinson, and Bob Denny, gained a second for El Dorado in the K. U. Cross Country Race in the fall. Thus far this spring the Wildcats have Won a dual meet from Emporia, placed second at the Sterling Relays and gained third at the Emporia Relays. The remainder of the schedule follows: W. U. Invitational, K. U. Relays, Hutchinson Invitational, Re- gionals, State Meet at K. U. , ,ag Q laik fox? if 5 F ar- if L' if 1 s , if 'Any 'FJ BACK ROW: B. Perry, Demo, Brazil, Denny, Jones, Morti, Coach Black more. FRONT: J. Perry, Foster, McKenzie, Doty, Mairs, Cox. 36 l. Mi jf" X l, 3, H ' 'Q' 7 , - 'S-SEQ r gtg!!! .m , , Q' as mm 1 2 ga , 'U K ' R Y Y t b.. BACK ROWE Coach McDonald, Newcomer, Haitshorn, Datin, Speaker, Patty, J. lVIcDonald, Dalton, Kilgore, Cameron, Auer, Long, Reed. FRONT ROYV: Smith, Guthrie, Gruver, Brickley, McCoy, Tarrant, Huttenhoff, Prigmorc, Mannion, Carroll. In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of . . . baseball, and so large tournout was on hand when Coach Jim lVlcDonald called for spring training. The Wildcats developed fast and opened With a shutout 10-0 Victory over Winfield. This was followed by a 9-4 defeat at the hands of Wichita East. Nevertheless the prospects for a success- ful season are bright, and we know they will end the season on top. .Q :lgaffstflii -F -'ff J- 4' -- it f 7 XX X ' 1 CD Gly FE: TTQQ S-I 5 ,xl Baseball Thus far the "B" team has turned in two victories, the first, 5-2 over Rose Hill and the second, 6-3 from Andover. These "A" games remain to be played: Winfield, Wichita East, Wellington, Hutchinson, Newton, Wichita North, Wyandotte, Regionals, State. if , ,Za V., , . 6 . ,W-T C rf" pep gan CLARINETS: Adams, Adrian, Barnes, Cornwell, B. Daniel, Dannenfelser, Dclahunt, Feder, Greger- sen, Harrington, Hatton, Heap, Jolliffe, Lemasters, Lockamy, Logan, Manion, Maus, Moore, Morti, Pippig, Robertson, Rost, Stackley, Webb. CORNETS: Cameron, Chalfant, A. Gipson, Kassebaum, Leek, Seeber. Thompson, Webster, Wentworth. VVickers, VVood. OBOES: Leonard, Metcalf. BARI- TONES: Demo, Luke, Matheny. BASSES: Marion Anderson, D. Daniel, Hollis, Richey. HORNS: Butler, Coffman, Hudson, Parry. DRUMS: Dalton, L. Riggs, Roberts, Sweeney, Warren. BASSOONS: Mary Anderson, Phyllis Riggs. FLUTES: Martin, Purcell, Smith, Stiller, Wesley. SAXOPHONES: Denny, Harris, Jordan, Kimball, Lovern, Paula Riggs. TROMRONES: Rreese, H. Gipson, Nace, Smith, Stebbens, VVall. C214 Fired by the spark of Mr. Walling- ford's excellent direction, the eye-catch- ing abilities of the five drum majorettes -Mary Jo Dannenfelser, drum major- etteg Jetta Purcell, assistant drum ma- joretteg Nancy Hatton, Phyllis Riggs, and Patty Moore, twirlers-and the able sup- port of the entire student body, the El Dorado High School Band continues to advance up the road of achievement. The instrumental abilities of this 72 piece or- BACK: Dalton, Sweeney, Stebbens, Hollis, Rrcesc, Matheny. Demo. FRONT: Riggs, Chalfant, Webster, Cameron, Hatton, Daniel, Dannenfelser, Denny. ganization have long been acclaimed, and, as in the past, the present goal of this organization is to advance the standings of El Dorado High School through the merits of music. The achievements of this band are due to the cooperation of the entire band, and to the executive leader- ship of the following officers: Jerry Demo, president, Bill Hollis, vice-presi- dentg and Mary Jo Dannenfelser, secre- tary-terasurer. Whenever we want to generate pep or enthusiasm for an all-import- ant game, play, or any other school activity, we ask our pep band to lend a hand. We know that they can al- ways be counted on to produce all the snappy music of the right kind and proper volume that's needed to arouse interest in the event. When our spirits lag or our pep weakens, the pep band is there to lift us to our feet and start our hands clapping to the tempo of fast stepping music. 4 ll Dannenfelser, Moore, Riggs, Hatton, Purcell This year Professor R. W. Wallingford concentrated on string choir, bringing in the brass and woodwinds for fortification in contest and other public performances. Preparations for the annual spring contest nearly caused our stout-hearted conductor's downfall, but backed whole- heartedly by Miss Jeanette Barbour, ex- pert on strings and voice, he survived very well, thank you. Ofzclzesffza Helping wherever possible in the realm of the band room were three adorable individuals without whom Mr. Walling- ford would have been perfectly happy in two instances, and completely lost in the third. These light-headed little people were Mary Jo Osborn, president, Merle Heitman, vice-president fthe first two instancesjg and Marjorie Ruckert, secre- tary-treasurer fthe third instancej. VIOL-INS: Abbott, Banks, Bigler, Bruce, Cherryliolmes, Christy, Church, Bloyes, Davenport, Eisen- hour, Ford, Franklin, George, Hayes, Heitman, James, Lloyd Morgan, Lois Morgan, Needham, Old- field, Osborn, Schoneberg, Smith, Srader, Sherwood, Shirkey, Warren, Webb, Wesley, West. VIOLAS: Buhler, Elder, Grant, Ruckert, Srader, Stock, Van Beber, Woelk. CELLOS: Caldwell, Cooper, Fine, Gautier, Harvey, Lewis, Schmidt, Riggs. STRING BASSES: Barnes, Bass, Fowler, Ittner, Sargent, Thompson. FLUTES: Purcell, Smith. CLARINETS: Dannenfelser, Gregerson 1 Jolliffe, Stackley. OBOES: Cornwell, Leonard, Metcalf. BASSOONS: Anderson, Riggs. TRUMP- ETS: Cameron, A. Gipson, Webster, Wickers. HORNS: Butler, Coffnfan, Hudson, Parry. TROM- BONES: Breese, H. Gipson, Wall. BASS: Bill Hollis. TYMPANI: Ben Dalton. 41 W FOURTH ROW: Schmidt, Anderson, J. Perry, B. Perry, Robertson, Smith, McDonald, Peal, Lovern, Beam, Scanlon, Hart, Holmstrom, Marley. THIRD ROW: Barbour, Hughes, Lamb, Holladay, Hays, Knapp, Lee, Abels, Stephens, Reep, Williams, Sullivan. SECOND ROW: Moore, Cantrell, Trent, Brunson, Bielefeldt, Lewis, K. Moore, Harvey, Cook, Hope, Ross, DeLano, Greiner, Thomason FIRST ROW: McKinney, McWilliams, Thompson, Riggs, Ball, Blankenship, Maddux, Large, Osborn Hilton, Andrus, Blake. J GLOW To the members of the Glee Club and its director, Barbour, we wish to express our gratitude for cooperation during the year. When- ever needed, the chorus group were always willing and able to perform. SOLOISTS: Stacklcy, Holmstrom, Breese, Faulcon- er, McDonald, Scott, Hart, Delano, Bielefeldt, Hughes, Moore, Marley fAccompanistJ. ROURTH ROW: Lehr, Mannion, Holladay, Ellis, Mizer, Scott, Richey, Dickson, Abraham, Nixon, Faulconer, Weber, Parsons, Stackley. THIRD ROW: Kail, Betty, Pyle, Webster, Donl'ay, Still, Doty, Kinsinger, Dennedy, Boone, Nihiser, Barbour. SECOND ROW: J. Hull, Silor, Jones, Marsh, Dicker- son, Ash, Y. Hull, Leach, Griffith, Harvey, Jenkins, Day. FIRST ROW: Lively, Fansler, Owen, Max- well, Lamb, Bracken, Kisecker, Butterworth, Hogaboon, Gladfelter, Lehr. AT TABLE: Crist, Andrus, Shaffer, Robbins, Reynolds, McMillan, Smith, Blanken- ship, Shook, Sweeney. FRONT: Creswell, Walter, Berry, Chapman. Our school paper, the "Wildcat Yowls," published in The Butler County News, is under the supervision of the Journalism Class and sponsor, George Shaffer. The members of the staff have worked hard and have tried to put out a well- rounded paper which is interesting to our students and to journalism classes of other schools to which the paper is sent. Above all they tried to keep from making the paper a mere gossip sheet and tried to withhold anything which they deemed harmful to the character of any of our students. They have worked faithfully in trying to write a paper which would prove inter- esting to everyone and would be a little better every week. owmalism It is the sincere hope of the journalism class that those who have charge of the paper next year will strive to make the "Wildcat Yowls" a paper of which E. H. S. can be proud. The staff is composed of the follow- ing: Joanne Walter, edfitor-in-chiefg George Reynolds, assistant editor, Bar- bara Blankenship, business manager, Mak Smith and Calvin McMillan, feature ed- itors, George Berry and Dick Crist, sports editors, Leann Chapman, Connie Creswell, and Charlotte Shook, typistsg Jerry Rob- bins, Jean Andrus, Virginia Sweeney, Calvin Bigler, Bonnie Bowers, Mary Jo Dannenfelser, Charles Hudson, Jean Bell, and Mary Jo Osborn, reporters. eniofi Glass Cooperation and capability distinguished the success of the Senior Class Play, "Out of the Frying Pan," presented by the class of '49, directed by George Shaffer. The cast for this rib-tickling comedy was as follows: George Bodell-Bill Hollisg Norman Reese-Calvin McMillang Mrs. Garnet-Shirley Marleyg Tony Dennison-Jerry Demog Muriel Foster-Mary Jo Dannenfelserg Kate Ault-Pat Mooreg Marge Benson -Treva Phelps, Dottie Coburn-Katheryn Bielefeldtg Mr. Coburn-Max Smithg Mr. Kenny-David Mathenyg Mac, the first cop-Bob Mairsg Joe, the second cop-Bill Fos- ter. unicrz Glass plat, "Here 'We Go Again," the successful Junior Play presented on May 3, was found to be very entertaining because it dealt with the experiences of a typical American family. This comedy, which was a 1948 copyright, was written by Roland Fernand and was under the direction of George Shaffer. The characters were aptly portrayed by Patsy Holmstrom, Phyllis DeLano, Jetta Purcell, Phyllis Riggs, Virginia Smith, Kay Moore, Jean Bell, Becky Breese, Mar- garet Pennington, Marjorie Miller, Larry Riggs, Jim Barber, Bill Moore, and Richard Houston. Gerry Buhler and Jack Scott Were assistants. i-........, 5 44 ol1.gzL...l pf., Whenever success is wanted in a play, just call on Mr. Shaffer as director and representatives from all three classes as was done for the production of the All-School Play, "Yours Until Tomorrow." It was capably performed by the following cast: Irene Sandley-Shirley Marley, Walter Sandley-Calvin Biglerg Coletta Sandley-Jean Bell, Hazel Sandley-Marjorie Miller, Stanley Hanford-Bill Moore, Jim Redford-Jerry Demo, Bill Judson-Bob Dennyg Joan Hummel-Harriett Brown, "Honey" Maley-Janice Leonardg Julius Lawford-Joe Pat McAdoog Emelina Titler-Patsy Holmstrom. uniaz Dim, "A Case of Springtimej' a laughable comedy, was presented by the Junior High School. The cast included: Gene Elder, Don Nye, Dodie Ramsey, Elizabeth Nelson, Tommy Cour, Charlene Hearrell, Paula Riggs, Ray Pierce, Beverly Stiller, Bob Hud- son, Mary Sue Patty, Lois Srader, Margery Cornwell, Jim Joe Cook and Lucille Van Beber. The play revolves around the trials of a teen-age high school boy and his ability to get out of things-and into others. The play was under the direction of Misses Helen Case, Vera Newcomer, Maxine Kirschbaum and Ruth Marshall. l l 4 1 45 cftensics FIRST ROW: Wilson, Hayes, Demo, Matheny, Higler, McMillan, Moore, Barber. SECOND ROVV: Miller. Buhler, Mairs, Hill, Houston, Dickson, Jones, Shaffer. Bell, Daniels. Delmte Once again our debate squad has achieved numerous honors in competition with the top teams of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. "Resolved: That the United Nations now be revised into a federal world government" was this year's national high school debate proposition. The El Dorado squad entered the Emporia, Hutchinson, Russell, and annual Ark Valley tournaments and earned second place awards in each. In most cases our squad was well on the way toward winning the first place trophy only to be edged by the Winning team. McMillan, Bigler, Demo, and Matheny won first in the District and thereby quali- fied for the State Debate Tournament at Lawrence. In the state meet, they ranked seventh in wins and second in speaker ranking. Next year's record is expected to be as outstanding as this and last year's record, for the beginners and next year's seniors will carry on the splendid debate traditions of E. H. S. 46 Back Row: Bielefeldt, Hol- lis, Mr. Shaffer, Holm- strom Middle: Moore, Breese, Bar- ber, Bell Front: McMillan, D e m 0, Matheny, Daniels, Bigler glreec The speech department of E. H. S. has compiled an impressive record this year. The District Speech Festival at Wichita saw lil Dorado well represented with highly superior ratings. The Ark Valley Festival gave us a hard-fought tie for second place. To top the year, four students-Becky Brefse, Jerry Demo, David Matheny, and Ber- nice Daniel--qualified for the State Festival. Our hats are off to the "speakers" of E. H. S. under the capable direction of George Shaffer. BACK: lVall, Shaffer, Larkin, Jones, Darnold, Seeber, Breese, Palmer, Page-. FRONT: Moss, Nolan, Bright, Joliffe, McArloo, Mclntire, Pennington. 47 we want To Rememlzea Bonfire and pep rally at Central Park. Clowning at student council election. Coronation of Her Majesty-the Football Queen of 1949. Students, cheerleaders, and the Pep Band join in. Kayettes at Hutchinson Conference. G. E. H. S. gridstcrs and guests at annual football banquet. 7. Pep Club stages marching demonstration during' half-time of basketball game. 8. and 9. Annual Pep Club Christmas Dance. 10. Don Feller is presented an award after being named King of the All-School Play. 11 E. H. S. students turn "hill-hilly" and 13. Dean Stackley is uumed the "Wild Irish make this the most successful dance of mam of E. H. Sf' at St. Patric'k's Dance '49, , ii, ,- , , H A record number of dancers have the 14' The rhmg Hladudxs' time of their livers af the square fiance. 15. XVll1Tf'l'l',il'l1P at IC. H. S. -lin Oflfll-7,2il427Z. in sp 0 . .. , iii Rudy Dietrich Duane Graham 50 nsjqga u. 1 , -Q. - Y IASOQAQEQOLQZKBSQCAZ Gi -. f......-14-,..,,. Dean Stackley qlofzf -'nfnefz ueen if 6 S 9 6 2 f Q 55? 9 Q Q n . . 4 . X ' 1 . K y , .n M., ,.. , 4. 4 A ' 4 'ZS 3+ 1 I onnie Powers Connie Godfrey Mary Jo Dannenfelser 51 x E 2 2 2 Q ? E 6 6 1 HWS!- I ff Qi 'L ,fi ' Wm 1 filly . . fhe Us ta0ocm 5045 L'--'lb' Top: Mary Jo Osborn, Miss Hoyt, Roy Wlilson, Melvyn Abels, Boll Chalfant. Middle: Connie Godfrey, Merlin Dailey, Duane Gralizun, Merle Heilman, Shirley Marley. Bottom: Fonnie flreswell, Georgia Hilton, Hill Hollis, Sue Binter, David Matheny, 54 n Giosing This year has been one We will always re- member-a year of exciting happenings, pleasant moments, and the kind of friendship that comes from sharing good times with real friends. The memory of this year and those things which made it so enjoyable would normally remain with us only until taken from us by the passing years. We have tried to put this year of '49 down on paper so that those precious memories may remain with us always. Your '49 El Doradoan will remain at your fingertips throughout the years-ready to take you back to E. H. S. as it was in '4 9. The Staff. 55