Midwest City High School - Bomber Yearbook (Midwest City, OK)

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'MW , Mr Mr. Calvin T. Smith presents Timmy Whatson with an outstanding student award at one of Midwest City's early PTA meetings. Imax Ivceww' foam r 555251, my M ' 1: p ,mc ? A 'twigs A, 9 , 5 ffwrworv r f Vu 4. H f 1-, ,-.. f 2 ,, .4 D I 4? 40' in ivan-1 ivy'- ian- Mr. John Harms aids girl in early chemistry lab, about 1950. Temporary structure housed Mr. Jake Spann's history clas ':. ,L .',E 'T' 1 Displaying their uniforms, Midwest City School's combined band stands in front of present Jarman Junior High, 1949. Mr. Carlton Poling, commander of Post 170, presents the American Legion Award to seniors Corky Smiley and Barbara Black ofthe 1960 MCHS graduating class. Q JV , V ses in the year 1950

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4 -. 4 y t . it National Guardsmen hand football player U.S. Superintendent of Schools Oscar Rose posed with a group of children at opening of an early park. flag for presentation of the colors, 1951. Education, Patriotism Play Important Roles Students work on phonographs, televisions, and other equipment during the first course in vocational electronics at Midwest City High School. M, ,ms -, is. f. l 9 ig, , .lfamf N W as ' fl-, ,,. ...W 24 i 2 During the war, construction was almost impossible due to materials shortages. Clt wasn't until 1952 that governmental legislation permitted aid to systems serving military installa- tions.1 But in the fall of 1943, the federal government ap- proved the S180,000 permanent building proiect. Construction began immediately and the school moved into its new home April 6, 1944. In the same spring, Soldier Creek patrons voted to be annexed to the Midwest City system. The first high school graduation took place that May. In the 1944-45 school year, the system had an enrollment of 1250 pupils and 38 teachers. The school board was organ- ized in December of 1944, as well as the Bomberette Pep Club, Crescent Dramatic Club, Press Club, 4-H Club, and Sci- ence Club. Several victories were won by the Bomber athletic department under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Furr and Mr. Peck Martin. The fall term of 1945 started with an enrollment of 1438: 508 in iunior-senior high, 594 in elementary, 86 in kindergar- ten, 127 at Sooner, 123 at Soldier Creek. In April of 1946, a Student Council was organized. Activities added that year were FHA, M Club, the Bomber yearbook, and Junior Red Cross. April of 1946 also saw the opening of the first large perma- nent building-the present site of Jarman Junior High School -with all grades combined in one building. Moved in 1951 to its present site, the high school has in- creased to 1875 students and 80 faculty members. Mr. J.E. Sut- ton was principal until July 1, 1962, when he became Deputy Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Ray L. Polk succeeded as princi- pal. By 1952, the system had two nurses as well as special teachers. In 1956, the district counted over 10,000 students. By 1958, none of the buildings used the first year was still in use.

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Residents Anticipate Future City Growth Tragedy struck the night of February 7, 1965, when a maior part of Jarman Junior High School ithe original building of 19441 was destroyed in a S500,000 fire. Midwest City's school system was among the first in the nation to receive government aid under defense legislation. Much of the legislation can be traced to the efforts of Superin- tendent Oscar V. Rose, who also inspired the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, affecting nearly every school system in the United States. October 28, 1967, was 'Appreciation Day' for Oscar V. Rose, celebrating Midwest City's twenty-fifth anniversary. Din- ner was held at Rose Field and included recognition of mem- bers of the original staff who are still teaching in the system. These include Mr. and Mrs. Oscar V. Rose, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Sutton, and MCHS teachers, Mrs. Florence Jenkins, Mrs. Bertha Looper, and Mrs. Mildred Webb. Guests included Lieutenant Governor George Nigh, U.S. Representative Tom Steed, U.S. Senator Mike Monroney, State Senator H.B. Atkinson, Mr. W.P. Bill Atkinson, founder of Midwest City, and an address by the Honorable Carl Albert, maiority floor leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. This dinner climaxed the festivities of the Silver Anniversary celebration, reigned over by Joyce Mansell, MCHS senior who was crowned Miss Silver Anniversary on October 19. With the theme 'From Wheat Fields to America's Model City in 25 Years' a giant parade heralded the Saturday festivities. Mrs. Edna Haynes joins Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Bill Atkinson to celebrate Atkinson's winning the Democratic primary election for governor in 1962. First Highway Patrol car took part in the tenth anniversary celebration. .1 ... frfmsaif isa my ...Q L1Z ' fiiioi L: I. 'E I zi 1 x al wtsmgrm wx