Ruskin High School - Mirage Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1959 volume:

p 1 m qn V - . .u J X ' tw e l ' i ■ J? SI, C 7 ;1P 833 7987 iff y 4 ' .-i- W cJ Through the glass doors of Ruskin High pass 860 happv students. The 1959 Mirage published by the Journalism Class of Ruskin High School. Hickman Mills. Missouri Volume XXV Table of Contents • ' , i Hoard of Education (A-fk, 4 Administration .[yCJ$ £ . v-d—. 5 FacultywV( AA-tC- . . A C. ... 6 Classes U V. itf .tySAJl U Acti iiies -fi . LC ' f M-X 47 Athletics. . L AJsMAj 79 Organizations g L CJlM44j. 89 Advertisers . . ' Q JJU?. ( %i ' (07 . $ Ji , I ' m Kellie I think anyone at all acquainted with Ruskin will know who 1 am ' cause I ' m the star reporter for the school paper, but for those of you who don ' t know me I ' d like to intro- duce myself. Some people think I am a ghost ' cause I ' m always around when something happens. Other people think I am just a little devil, ' cause I ' m always tellin ' on ' em, but to the people who really know me, I ' m just a buddy who ' s always around to help cheer at the ball games, and help eat all the food at the picnics, and snitch on tests, and all those little things that make a guy feel really wanted. Naturally, I was the most likely to be chosen as your guide through this yearbook, since I know more about this school and its activities than any normal person. Well, now that you know who and what I am, let ' s look inside and see just who does what at Ruskin High School. ,o J on p «j , ? ft !m v Dr. Carl E. Wagner, Superintendent, and Mrs. Jane Leavens, his sec- retary, checking the agenda for the next board meeting. Mr. Paul Nesbit, Director of Cur- riculum, and Mrs. Geraldine DeMoss, doing research work. A D M I N I S T R A T I O N Special Services Top row: Ben Ervin, Mike Ervin, Mary Beth Criss, Hazel Dobbs. 2nd row: Virginia Bec- ker, Dan Duggins, Catherine Muesen, Vir- ginia Albright. 1st row: E. L. Huddlestun, Virginia Cowee, and Tom Masterson. B U I L D I N G Mr. Paul Province, purchasing agent, and Mrs. Marie Sloan, school census taker, working on federal survey cards. n Rosemary Overbey, payroll clerk, Marie Brooks, receptionist, and Dixie Bartamus, office clerk, all busy at work. Robert M. Barden President Glen N. Gerred Marvin E. Langford 3 Zk f2£-4 The Board of Education for Consolidated District 1 is constantly working to improve the educational facilities of this district. Board of Education This organization consists of six members. They are assisted by Mrs. Jane Leavens as secretary. The student body wishes to thank the board for their ef- forts in its behalf. Wallace L. Pinkepank John E. Stewart r. Billy T. Wall V. X L . % The greatest experiment in history is that which asks the question Can a form of govern- ment which bases its policies on the will of a voting public survive? Our great country is involved in this ex- periment. Its existence and perpetuation depend upon the wisdom, understanding and participation of informed citizens. As your superintendent, I trust that to the education you have received in your public schools you will add prayer and meditation which alone can give you the wisdom and spiritual in- sight which is needed so badly in our country today. May God bless you in all your efforts toward good. Sincerely, Dr. Carl E. Wagner Administration The success of Ruskin High School can only be determined by evaluating its graduates. Your success depends upon the wise use made of your abilities, time, and energy while at Ruskin. It is up to each one of you to do your best so as to improve yourself and your school. It is our hope that you will leave a record at Ruskin that will do justice to yourself and to the school. May you look back upon your days at Ruskin with a great sense of pride and satis- faction. Sincerely yours, 7 1 £ %- MARY DOWELL English, Spanish B.S., Maryville State College RUSSELL DOWELL Boys Physical Education B.S., Northwest Missouri Teachers College Stat JAMES BODENHAMER Metal Working, General Shop B.S., Central Missouri State Teach- ers College FLOYD BYNUM Health, Science B.S., University of Arizona MABEL HALE Mathematics B.S., Northwest Missouri State College PAUL HALL Drafting, Drivers Education, Crafts B.S., Kirksville State Teachers College MILDRED CASPER English, Careers B.S., Northwestern State College MAURICE COTTER English, Latin B.S., Central Missouri State Teach- ers College Introducing kisuP Nc CiAiA OlsuAs - HERBERT HAMANN Coach, Mathematics M.E., University of Missouri ME LB A HAMANN Commerce B.S., University of Missouri BETTY HUTSON Art A.B., Central College EDD JOHNSTON Counselor B.S.E., Arkansas State Teachers College ft -R Our Faculty MARJORIE LANGFORD Librarian B.S., University of Missouri DOUGLAS LAWRENCE Social Studies M. Ed., University of Kansas City r 2 JTHELMA LONG jB.S., Kansas State College _ DOROTHA McCREARY . English _ B.A., University of Kansas City CHARLES MAUPIN Science B.S., Central Missouri State Teach- ers College ROGER MILLER B.S., Northwest Missouri State College FAYRENE MAY English, Social Studies B.A., Southeast Missouri State College ' VIRGIL MEREDITH Social Studies, Mathematics B.S., Central Missouri Sta(e Teach- ers College They Stay Awake LOIS MOORE English, Journalism M.S., University of Illinois CLOYD RAGNER Mathematics, Physics M.A., University of Kansas City M. JEAN SCOTT Speech, Dramatics M.S., Kansas State College KENNETH SEWARD Band B.M., Central College Swinney Conservatory of Music -9 tf I mr Thinking Up Tests MARGUERITE STILLY Home Economics B.S., Iowa State College FRED TARRY Vocal Music B.M.E. University of Kansas SUE TRAVIS Typing, General Business B.S., Kansas State Teachers Col- lege JAMES WARD Drivers Education, Shop, Drafting B.S., Northeast Missouri State College NANCY SEWARD Instrumental Music B.M.E. Central College MABEL SMITH nglish .A., Central Missouri State NANCY SMITH Science B.S., Central Missouri State GEORGE STATHOS English, World History, Civics B.S., Central Missouri State JAMES WHITWORTH Social Studies B.S., Missouri Valley College ARTHUR D. POWELL English, Careers M.S., Arizona State College RAY WILLIAMSON Social Studies, Family Living B.S., Northeast Missouri State Teachers College JOSEPHINE WOCIINER Girls ' Physical Education B.S., Columbia University Wow! What Grades! ARCH WRISINGER Commerce B.S., Northwestern State Teachers College SARAH SEDDUTH Secretary BERNICE PHILLIPS Secretary HAZEL DOBBS, R.N. School Nurse 10 i v r Gee, I Wonder If I ' ll Ever Graduate Classes M E E T O U R L E A D E R S ick Fiester Mary Neal President Secretary Carol Smith Ed Burrow Treasurer Vice-President MARILYN KAY ALEXANDER Vocal Music 9, 10, 12 IDA ANGOTTI FHA 12; Pep Club 11 JEAN FRANCES ARMEY Publications 12; Pep Club 10; R G A A 10, 11, 12 JANET SUE BAILEY 4 And Our Classmates SUSAN KAY BARTLETT Publications 12; FHA 12; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10; Vocal Music 9, 11, 12; Junior Play; Assem- blies 9, 10, 11, 12 KAY LEE BEAL Thespians 10, 11; RGAA 9, 10; In- strumental Music 9, 10, 11; Junior Play JACK MICHEAL BEETS Vocal Music 9, 10, 11 BARBARA BLACKETT RGAA 12; Vocal Music 12 STEPHEN JOSEPH BOBBITT Instrumental Music 12; Vocal Music 9, 10; Track 9 JANETTA BROCK Transferred from Richmond High School, Richmond, Missouri RAY BROOKS JAMES F. BUCK Football 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11; R Club 11, 12 We ' re On Our Own Now PAT BUCK Publications 12; Junior Play SHARON KAY BUELTEL Publications 12; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 10; Majorette 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Assem- blies 9, 10, 11, 12 E. EDWARD BURROW - Publications 12; Class Officer 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11; Junior Play; Assemblies 10, 11, 12; Art Editor of Mirage KENNETH CARTER Thespians 11 14 CAROLE CHARPIE Transferred to Ruskin 12; FHA 12; RGAA 12 CONCETTA UNDA CARUSO Vocal Music 10, 12 JOSEPH CEULE BILL P. CLARK But We ' ll Always Have Memories MARGIE A. DENNIS Carnival queen candidate 9; Home- coming Queen 10; RGAA 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11 MILTON A. DENNIS R Club 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11; Football 10, ll Track 9, 10, 11 EUGENE DICK Transferred from Reseda High 12 LAV ONI A DOTSON RGAA 9. 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 10; Junior Play 15 RUSSELL THOMAS DOWELL Class Officer 10; Honor Society 11, 12; R Club 10, 11, 12, Vice President 12; Student Council 10, 11, 12, Treas- urer 11, 12; Instrumental Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basket- ball 9, 10, 11, 12 GARY DOWNS R Club 11, 12; Football 11, 12 BRONA DUNBAR RGAA 9, 10, 11; Pep Club 9; Vocal Music 9, 10; Thespians 12 JOYCE ELIZABETH EICKMEYER Vocal Music 11, 12 We Started In A New Building LARRY ENGLE Vocal Music 10 DAVID A. EVANS -yWOLMJ UlJ Vocal Music n ' 12 x eJUiu f ■ ' fc TERRY FERGUSON RICHARD F. FIESTER Class Officer 10, 11, 12; HonorSociety 10, 11, 12, Secretary 11; R Club 10, 11, 12, Vice President 11; Student Council 11, 12; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play LARRY FISCHBACH Class Treasurer 9; Class Secretary 11; Student Council 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Instrumental Music 9, 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11 JAMES S. FISER PAT FOSTER RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11; Junior Play GARY FRISBY Vocal Music 10 And We Finished In A New One TOM GALLAGHER Football 9 LINDA GIBSON Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12 LAWRENCE GILL Football 12 MARILYN GRANGER Thespians 11; RGAA 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 10, 11, 12, Vice President 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Vocal Music 9; Junior Play 11; Library Staff 10, 11; i SARAH GREENWALD RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Girls ' State 11; Instrumental Music 9, 10; Head Cheerleader 12; Cheerleader 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play GEORGE GRIMM Transferred from Central High School Senior year DONNA GRISSOM VK- - -A-, RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Cheer- leader 9, 10, 12; Pep Club Officer 11; Chorus Treasurer 12 CHARLES GROSSHART We Learned To Record Money JERRY L. HALE Audio-Visual Aids 9, 10; Football 9 HARRY DONALD HAMILTON Thespians 10, 11, 12; Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Audio-Visual Aids 10; Boys ' State 11; Instrumental Music 9, 10; Vocal Music 11, 12; Football 9, 10, 11; Track 9, 10, 11; Junior Play Stage Manager 12; President Drama Club 12 T TAj0lA oVv RON HALER Instrumental Music 9 BRENDA JOYCE HANCOCK FHA 12; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10 18 PORTIA LYNN HARVEY Thespians 10, 11, 12; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Executive Board 12; Pep Club 9; Junior Play; Majorette 10, Drum Major 11, 12 DONALD LEE HEMME DONALD RAY HENDRICK CARL HERMAN Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12 And Found We Didn ' t Have Any RODERICK A. HERNANDEZ Transferred from Smith-Cotton High School 12 £ £ MARIETTA HOCKMAN Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12 JANET SEE HOOTEN Thespians 11; RGAA 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11; Junior Play JACK HOTT Vocal Music 9, 10, 11; Track 11; Junior Play 19 RENEE VOUN HOWARD RGAA 11; Transferred from Cheyenne High School, Colorado Springs, Colo. 11 THOMAS JOE HOWARD Football 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11; Track 9, 10, 11, 12 BEN HUNT Vocal Music 12 JOHN HUNT tm i We Published A Newspaper RUSSELL D. JOHNSTON CAROL JULIAN MILLER Instrumental MusLc_9, 10 l DONALD G. KEITH HARVEY H. KEMPER, JR. R Club 11, 12; Football 9; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Track 10, 11, 12 tt CAROL ANNE IvERNODLE RGAA 11, 12; Band 9, 10, 11; Vocal Alusic 12; Junior Play JON KERNODLE Vocal Music 10 ELEANOR KILDOW RGAA 10, 11; Vocal Music 10 ALICE MAE KLEE Publications 12; Production Manager on Hi Light; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 10, 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play And Sold Advertisements Too DALE KOBEL Vocal Music 9, 11 G LEND A KOSTECKA Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12 PETE KOSE Transferred from Central High School 12 REBECCA KLTCHER Publications 12; Thespians 11; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Checker 11, President 12; Junior Play; Assemblies 10, 12 FRANCES KUTCHER Publications 12; Thespians 11; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12, President 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Checker 12; Junior Play; Assemblies 10, 12 JUDITH A. LANGSTON Transferred from Central High School 12; RGAA 12; FHA 12 DANIEL M. LAMBERT Publications 12; Honor Society 10, 11, 12; R Club 12; Junior Play; Student Council 10, 11, 12, Vice President 11, President 12; Class Vice Presi- dent 9, President 10; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9; Track 10, 11; • M yv - ' Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12, Choir [}- ai President 12; Assemblies 9, 10, 11, 12 DENNIS E. LAMBERT Publications 12; Co-Editor Mirage 12; Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Student Council 9, 10, 11, 12; Boys ' State 11; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, Choir Vice President 11; Junior Play; Class President 9, 11; Assemblies 9, 10, 11, 12 They Said You Can ' t Flunk DONALD LATHAM Basketball 10; Junior Play BILL LEAVENS Publications 12; Thespians 12; Junior Play; Vocal Music 12; Honor Society 10, 11, 12, Vice President 11; Instru- mental Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Assem- blies 9, 10, 11, 12 GLORIA LOWTHER Pep Club 11 EUGENE LUTES Publications 12; Honor Society 12; Instrumental Music 9, 10, 11, 12 22 KENNETH MAROLT Instrumental Music 9, 10; Vocal Music 11 RONALD MAY Instrumental Music 12; Football 12; Basketball Manager 11; Track Man- ager 11 DENNIS MILLARD VERNON MILLER Transferred to Ruskin 12 ( The Ohio Psychological Test ROBERT MITCHELL Transferred to Ruskin 12 CHARLES SAM MOLLET Transferred to Ruskin 12 KATHY MONTALEONE Pep Club 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play LINDA ANN MORRIS Chorus 11, 12; Glee Club 11, 12 23 DALE MORT i ajX - ' Vocal Music 9, 10 MARY ANNIS NEAL y Homecoming Attendant 11, 12; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 10, 12; Class Secretary 12; Majorette 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11 w 0 md •■ BILL NELSON R Club 11, 12; Football 11, 12 LARRY NICHOLS Football 9; Track 9, 10 But They Haven ' t Seen RONALD NICHOLSON A Instrumental Music 9, 107 11 GARY NOACK Junior Play NAN NORTHINGTON Class Treasurer 9; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary 10; Pep Club 10, 11, 12, Secretary-Treasurer 11; Cheerleader 12; Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Student Council 10; Instrumental Music 9, 10, 11; Vocal Music 11, 12; Junior Play LINDA NUCKOLLS Thespians 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 11, 12; RGAA 10; Vocal Music 10; Junior Play Our Scores Yet LEON A OUDERKIRK RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9 LARRY OWINGS RON OAKERSON Instrumental Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 12 JANET OBERG RGAA 12 JUDY PARNELL RGAA 10, 11 JACK PARSON ANN ODETTE RGAA 9; Pep Club 9 RICHARD THOMAS OLLAR Instrumental Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 9; Basketball 9; Track 9; Junior Play BARBARA PATRICK RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10; Majorette 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10; Junior Play ROY LEE PETRIE R Club 12; Vocal Music 12; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9; Track 12; Junior Play JUDY PITTMAN Vocal Music 10 LINDA KAY RAWIE Publications 12; FHA Treasurer 12; Vocal Music 11, 12; Assembly 11, 12; Homecoming Queen Princess 12 We Taught The Freshmen SUE RECTOR Publications 12; Hi Eight Editor; RGAA 10, 11, 12; Pep .Club 10; As- sembly 10, X j sJr VICKI RHOADES Thespians 12; RGAA 11, 12; Junior Plav JAMES MITCHEL ROGERS Thespians 11; Junior Play PATRICIA ANN RUSSELL RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10; Majorette 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11; Junior Play 26 DONALD LEE SAILORS Vocal Music 9, 10, ll v MICKEY SANST jcr n?f RON SARGERT R Club 10, 11, 12; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12;rt Track DON SCHULTZ R Club 12; Football 10, 11, 12; In- strumental Music 9, 10, 11, 12 Not To Step On The Eagle LYLE R. SCHULTZ Thespians 10, 11, 12; Audio-Visual Aids 9, 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 10, 11, 12; Junior Play TIIELMA DARLENE SEXTON Pep Club 12; Vocal Music 12 SHIRLEY SHILT Transferred from Center senior year ERIC SILVER Thespians 12; Transferred from Cen- tral, St. Joseph, Mo. senior year 27 ALAN SMITH Vocal Music 10; Junior Play CAROL L. SMITH Class Treasurer 11, 12; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 12; Honor Society 10, 11. 12; Instrumental Music 9, 10, 11; Junior Play CHARLENE SMITH FHA 12; RGAA 9, 10, 12; Pep Club CHARLES SPEARS We ' ve Wanted To Be Seniors BECKY STEINKUHLER ' - df JUDY STEWART jJk Class Secretary 10; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice President 11; Pep Club 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Student Council 9; Vocal Music 9; Cheerleader 12; Junior Play; Homecoming Queen 12 TOM STOOPS LOYAL STUBBS Thespians 10, 11, 12, Vice President 12; Audio-Visual Aids 10; Instru- mental Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 10; Junior Play RICHARD STUDER Publications 12; Instrumental Music 12 MARY STURGILL RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10; Vocal Music 9 BETTY IIAWfs ; SWAIN oJL? Thespians 12; RGAA 12 MARGARET VOLLMER Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12 Ever Since We Were Freshmen DON RICHARD WARREN Press Photographer 9, 10, 11, 12; In- strumental Music 9, 10; Vocal Music 11, 12; Audio-Visual Aids 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 11; Assemblies 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Science Fair-First Place 11 JORENE WEHNER RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 12 . JOYCE WELBORN Publications 12; FHA 12; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Assemblies 9, 10, 11, 12; All-State Choir 11 ) BEVERLY WILLIAMS MIKE WITT KELUE Instrumental Music 9, 10, 11, 12 Publications 12; Press Photographer 9, 10, 11, 12; Majorette 11; Instru- mental Music 9, 10, 11, 12; Vocal Music 9, 10, 11, 12; R Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Foot- ball 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians 9; RGAA 9, 10, 11, 12, Officer 12; Pep Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Assemblies 11, 12; Cheerleader 10, 11; Honor Society 10 11, 12; Junior Play; Student Council 9, 10, 11, 12; Class Parliamentarian 12; Boys ' State 10; Girls ' State 11; Homecoming Prin- cess 10, 12; FHA 11; Best-All-A- round 9, 10, 11, 12 But We ' ll Soon Be Freshmen Again Looks like Nan had fun. Oh ! those parties ! Dan, the Man, and his New Look Steadies: Pat and Larry, Alice and Dick. Den, Ed, and Rod always find time for fun. Good-by Ruskin, It ' s Been Fun Hm-m-ra, that pizza 31 L. Abernathy C- Adams F. Agee P. Alexander C. Allen P. Allison D. Anderson D. Aue K. Baker M. Banta R. Barber L. Beeson C. Belcher L. Bigger R. Blevins S. Blunk R. Booker D. Boyse M. Brenton ff. Bridgewater S. Brown B. Broyles S. Burgess J. Byington R. Calderello QfjJi Godfrey Pres. R. Hornbuckle V. Pres. Next Year We ' ll Be Seniors L. Cameron R. Carr M. Caruso S. Chestnut T. Christopherson J. Chunn H. Clark C- Cleveland P. Cline J. Cochran M. Cogbill J. Cogan R. Colvin D. Compton J. Cox P. Cox J. Crawford J. Curtis L. Davis J. Delaney A. Dick J. Dill en beck C. Downs C- Duncan J- Dye A. Elliot D. Embry D. Eyman %% , % f C% ft s V. Kinkade Secretary J. Vahle Treasurer j r M. Fagan K. Fauno J. Faulkner N. Fields R. Figgins L. Flett W. Franks R. Freeman K. Frisby C- Gaines K. Garret L. Gerred D. Gile I. Gile G. Gin den J. Gleason R. Goodwin C. Grey A. Habel A. Haller M. Halliday C. Harris P. Harvey M. Hennessy L. Hermann If We Catch Up On Our Sleep J. Hill P. Hombuckle J. Hunt P. Iverson F. Jefferson A. Jewell J. Jobnston R. Johnson D. Jones D. Kays B. Kenagy C- Kline D. Knapp R. Kneal J. Knitter B- Langston P. Langston H. Lasswell B. Lawson L. Leonard C. Littlefield R. Lochert N. Lombardi J- Long D. Loveland R. Lowery B. Loy T. Majors S. Malicoat J. Mapson M. Marfield J. Markus P. Martin M. May J. McConnell L. McCready E. McDaniel L. Medley R. Mel en son D. Misner D. Morgan D. Morns T. Mosley B. Mouse M. Neely C. Norman D. Oden R. Oliver B- On ash M. Parish J. Paull C. Pavne J. Peisert E. Perry K. Perry B. Peine After Morning Play Rehearsals P. Phinney W. Pierson K. Phillips J. Pittman S. Poindexter 0. Prater E. Pruitt J. Raeder H. Rice B. Roberts D. Ross R. Ross C- Ruckles J. Schinze B. Schmidt P. Schroer B. Sellers S. Shaw M. Sheriff B. Smith J. Smith J. Smith L. Smith L. Smith R. Smith R. Smith C. Spencer F. Spencer M1IS d n % % 2 i Q t rfM We ' re Beat Eager juniors hurrying to their next hour class. M. Spencer J. Steele D. Stephens J. Stoops M. Strand K. Taylor B. Terrell L. Tippie D. Toomhs J. Toombs G- Van Herman D. Vaughn S. Verburg J. Vivian F. Wachter S. Walker R. Ward H. White L. White R. White K. Williams K. Wilson R. Wittman T. Worcester I). Wright S. Yancey R. York B. Zaccagnini R. Bussell R. Flowers S. Kobel J. Smith B. Matthews L. Hermann Not pictured M, Bow en J. Taylor W. Woodard Juniors who worked in the concession stand. Camie I.ittlefield, Marsha Brenton, Roy York, Rob Oliver, Sharon Chesnut, Loren Tippie, Lynn McCready, Rose Lowery. 35 L. Adams K. Albright C. Arbuckle R. Armstrong R. Arnett G. Badger C. Baker R. Brisco L. Barnes J. Barnes S. Bates J. Bayless M: Beatie G. Bell J. Bell R. Bentzinger D. Berry J. Beyer R. Boatwright J. Bobbitt B. Bowman J. Bratcher R. Bray C. Brenner G. Breshears IP Wfi % i ZA d A. Cockrum E. Taylor President V. President We Aren ' t Freshmen Anymore R. Brochures Brown R. Broyles M. Bnrchett C. Bntterworth A. Cacioppo M. Callicotte K. Campbell S. Campbell M. Casady J. Ceule L. Chalmers E. Cline C. Cochran n. Coffman L. Collins D. Conklin C. Cook L. Cook J. Cooper M. Cowdrick D. Craig V. Crawford J- Crist R. Cnlver R. Dahlquist J. Daken D. Davis Ks ' y B. Dickinson C. Dotson P. Dotson R. Draper S. Dunbar C. Durtschi W. Eads W. Eager D. Edmondson R. Elliott C. Ellis K. Elving L. Elzy D. Faul kner J. Flanagan F. Fletcher D. Flora R. Flora R. Flowers M. Floyd P. Fordyce T. Francis H. Freeman K. Freeman L. Frounfelter T. Kopf Sec. M. Raymond Treas. So We Can Look Down On Them F. Fullerton R. Garner S. Garrett C. Gerken G. Gerred S. Gile B. Glasscock G. Godsey G. Goforth G. Golding S. Granger J. Grissom C. Grnen D. Hackett H. Hainline P. Hamilton H. Hammer N. Hammond B. Hart C- Harris L. Hemme N. Hibdon J. Hobson S. Holland G. Hollingshead M. Hollingshead M. Hollingworth G. Hooten T- Hopkins V. Hooper M. Horn B. Hudson C- Hudson D. Hughes S. Hunt B. Ireland P. Ireland J. Irvin C. Iverson E. Jacoby E. Jeffers 1. Jenson K. Keeton D. Keith E. Kinney B. Kostecka J. Kruger S. Lamar J. Larabee R. LaVelle J. Ledbetter R. Ledbetter V,. Lillvgren J. Lindsey K. Lochert J. Lundquist We Read About Angles In Geometry K. Lvnn J. M ' eCafferty C- McCoskey J. VlcCready J. McMillan J. McNalley J. McQuerry C. MacMillan B. Menaugh T- Merriweather B. Middaugh C. Miller V. Miller T. Mockobey V. Moon P. Mullies H. Nagle T. Nash J. Neal K. Newman C Nichols E. Nuckolls G- Obendorfer R. Odell S. Odette R. Owens F. Owings B. Parsons J A ?%$ 9, ' , P -iW % ? B. Parsons F. Payne P. Peisert J. Pence P. Pennington S. Perdue C. Perry J. Peterman S. Petty C- Pierce J. Pierce L. Prater F.. Pratt R. Pryor B. Rafael K. Rainey L. Raupp S. Reece T. Reynolds L. Rhodes J. Rice L. Roberts J. Rogers L. Rose M. Rountree M. Rowe J. Runions D. Russell And Met The Curves In The Halls R. Russell R. Sanstra S. Scott T. Scott J. Sevier S. Shanks C. Sheffield L. Sherry P. Simpson M Singer T. Silvernail B. Sledge S. Sloan N. Smith R. Smith R. Smith S. Smith R. Spencer E. Steen S. Stillwagon P. Strawn P. Stubbs R. Stubbs B. Sturgill S. Swi slier D. Tanzey J. Taylor L. Tomlinson R. Wilson B- Greathouse R. Wiseman S. Witt J. Wolfskill B. Woodard D. Woodard R. Wyne P. Yamashiro M. Damsgard R. Tomlinson C. Young K. Coy cane G- Ceule B. Toone G- Michener K. Browning S. Greer K. Tull S. Fayard L. Warden D. Ward L. Wallace B. Walker J. Vaught F. Vaughn S. Van Liev M. Vallier We Joined The Clubs To Keep Busy D. Urion W. Weddington S. Wed die E. Weiberg T. Weimer 40 y UK F President Vernon Tanner (V _ J , Vice President  James Wright t ,; ' Secretary Sharon Garner ■Sf JLs- M n fi ,:- Treasurer Marilyn Froun w felter 1 Finally The Freshmen S. Abney S. Adams P. Al bin J. Andrus B. Anschutz G. Atkinson S. Badger B. Baldwin J. Ballard T. Barnes VI. Bates J. Beaupre D. Bell D. Berglund P. Beyer J. Billman R. Blevins C. Bohannon M. Bollinger D. Bowling S. Braswell V. Bridgewater M. Briggs C. Brockmeier D. Charpie R. Buck D. Burgess R. Byington T. Cady R. Calegari M. Campbell J. Capon etto F. Carter M. Carter C. Casey D. Casey R. Casper B- Chaussard C. Chestnut E. Clark J. Cleveland H. Cook J. Corder K. Cowee B. Cox J. Cox J. Criner L. Davis S. Debo D. Demetrius 1. Dotson S. Dotson D. Downs S. Dunsworth B- Dykeman G. Flliot Just What Are Those Bells For J. Fngle B- Figgins D. Ford B. Frakes C. Franklin L. Freeman R. Frisbey V. Gaines D. Gardman M. Gibson G- Glasscock L. Glien M. Godsey S. Grissam J. Hart H. Haas D. Hadlock D. Hagle D. Hagle C Hafl R. Hammer H. Hancock M. Hardman M. Hathan R. Hemby M. Henry S. Herman B. Higgins mm L j B - - i (i ' cw l C. Hillje R. Hoi comb B. Hott L. Howard D. Isaacson R. Jacobs H. Jefferson G. Jennings J. Jennings C. Jewell M. Johnson M. Julian R. Justice S. Kearney G. Keller R. Kennedy N. Kepler R. Kernodle C. Keyes H. Kihn S. Kirke P. Kitch 1. Klesath J. Kottler L. Langley tt. Langley H. Langston C. Larner And Why Don ' t We Have Recess J W E. Quigg L. Lear N. Lee S. L emm C. Lewis L. Lombardi L. Ray S. Majors R. Marlow T. Ma this J. May field C. Mayhugh S. Medley J. Miller K. Miller J. Mitchell K. Mitchell M. Morgan J. Morris R. Mort J. Mullikin C. McAme F. McDonald C. Nash C. Nielson J. Osbom 0. Pack E. Pence P. Penton R. Perkins C- Pierce P. Pinkepank G. Poindexter S. Porter M. Pratt G. Pritchard S. Radford D. Rause H. Rainey K. Reed B. Reuter J. Rice J. Robinson I. Robinson L. Rochester 1 P. Sadler T- Sanders W. Schnch M. Schultz T. Scott C. Scroggins G. Selle R. Seward J. Sexton C Shahinangh L. Shanks If This Year Was Easy L. Sharp B. Shaw J. Shelton S. Sikarica J. Silvus L. Sims D. Sivrieht M. Small G. Smith G. Smith J. Smith C. Trosper T- Smith M. Speicher J . St eph en s C. Stem L. Stillwell C. Ston eking J. Stowe D. Sudduth M. Swan son G. Sweeney N. Taylor R. Taylor T. Taylor L. Theobald G. Tucker J. Ulery U|a - v Wlk ■ii m - ' u Vance VanGorden Vollmer Vorea Ward Watkins Weddle Welborn Wesner West Wheat White Whitney Whitsitt Williams Williams Williams Wilson Woodrome Woody Worcester Worth York Young Zook Zumwalt Chabino Cornell What ' s Coming Next! Fisher Fullerton Green Hart Hart Hedger Herbert P. D. B. G. M. J-. A. Hobson Hockett Holmes Hornbnckle Hothan Kettler Warren 45 Late Enrollees ROW ONE: B. Roach, B. Pahler, S. Marr, P. Bartley, R. Baker, P. Jones, G. McCubbins, T. Hicks, P. Wolf. ROW TWO: J. Laws, B. Morris, M. Mayo, B. Haupt, V. Hallum, J. Studer, J. Surber, S. Reese. ROW THREE: J. Taylor, D. Hadlock, R. Katherman, B. Jackson, J. Harlow, J. Murray, B. Bartley, D. Haupt, R. Brewster. ROW FOUR: F. Smith, T. Buschman, F. Underwood, L. Hallum, B. Hamilton, B. Laws, J. Reese, T. Burkett. Ruskin sincerely welcomes all new students. We are a growing school and will profit from new ideas and from new people. Our students have come from all sections of the country and world to contribute in making Ruskin an outstanding school. 46 This page sponsored by Falke-Johnson Conoco Station Hickman Mills, Missouri They Really Keep A Guy Busy Around Here Activities Our Was A These members of the pep club: Fran Kutcher, Alice Klee Mary Neaf, Mary May, Carolyn Cleveland, Frankie Aeee, Janet Dillenbeck and Rae Blevins, participated in the pep rally held before the Homecoming Football game. Queen Judy Stewart surrounded by her cojirt: Senior Princesses, Linda Rawie and Mary Neal, Attendants: Becky Hombs, freshman, Barbara Hudson, sophomore and Barbara Langston, junior. 48 Sponsored by Lyon Drug Co. Inc. Drive-in Window Prescriptions Homecoming 3ig Success Judy Stewart, 1958 Homecoming Queen Students, teachers, alumni, and friends all had a good time at the dance held to celebrate Homecoming. Sponsored by Burtons Jewelers Truman Corners The Eagles were victorious at their Home- coming game when they trounced Pleasant Hill 32-14. ptember 26, lt 58 BILL LEAVENS Co-Editor IS ITE Kusl tel ime ndei Uri, Lea velt le ir 1 An etch es Col ' po) prox nds ey le. 1 e o iri icticing for a show. Vlter watching the first half of i game, the bands assembled l minutes before the half so ■y would be ready in plenty of e. n the first number, Seventy- Trombones, it was estimated t there were about two nun- d thirty trombones playing. e other marches played were ashington Post, Bells Across Gridiron, and Band Day A. When they finished play- the bands watched the rest of game which finally came out pderbilt, ' he trip Boonevi ing the S ir. jestic at Do V nale Cla AT BL ON S i it. UE nge thii AROL that th idence us in i lents. RANKU ILLY s, you! AX S 1 rise a; -K SCH as ■ sun le Mai Mirage GE! ' SMILE MAKES NEW NDS ryone is n« on the first it half so nei its who has n. He has jr city or s unfamiliar ' n ' t acquaints if the eighl its. fused, he ti is way aroun rig. This pe . opportunity new friend j to prove 1 MRS. .News From The Drama De] ment walked by t hour, you id what was only the Dn rhythmic b are also dis noods in p; nits are lear speaking v joy. Gettin. 3 and improi aart of the c States is ion in Speec are speakin 6 «n. nerican life. outs will be held g, October 2, in for an announce- the time. Re- p on the chart in if you are plan- - V LOIS MOORE Sponsor a CCLIl lUUlil These new stu( times left alone f without one perso ing to introduce h to start a new fri How can these l gin to feel accepts «v uv.i. in school functions if they don ' t know anybody 1 They need help in their first few hecti- 1 — — J we students can giv All that is needed is a friendly smile, a hand, or a simple ' Henu . i.uy unc i luc oiagc c uipincuk, iicaumg of these friendly gestures could crew is Harry Hamilton as make a World of differencp in I stac-p manamr ning to come. The date set for the play is November 14. R( tei of DENNY LAMBERT Co-Editor 2 Richmond came back in the ond half to defeat Ruskin 24-1 the season opener Friday n September 12. Ruskin received the kick Failing to advance, the Ee were forced to punt. Richn scored on a 7-yard end run, their conversion attemnt fa The green card and pencil erasei the Wo Uir l?r Standin Sitting Mrs. L. g: L. Rawie, J. Armey, A Moore. J. Welborn, E. Lutes, D. Studer, D. Warren, E. Burrows, D. Lambert, Mr. A. Wrisinger. Klee, S. Bartlett, B. Kutcher, B. Leavens, S. Rector, D. Lambert, S. Hill, F. Kutcher, IT CI.IV1 ' Promoting RATA! ' calendars was an important order of busi- Ul LiJC iiio«.u  g nao U1C 1  J ' g cheerleaders ' and Marilyn Grang- er ' s way, as Pep Rally Chairman, Ron Sargert came up to i cept a Richmond pass and se yard line, onversion, advantage f the se cored agai ay. Their :tra point , the Ei l to the tl i held fir i stopped ine. Richr punted. 1 ' Nelson to vian, qua Don SI conversio .ed the se ading 14-. ■hird qua n the kiel agles to rd line. 1 ' ew yards tin on th •ed a Rl in two p again ui ;d 18-14. ter, Richi ning by g or the fc final scoi 24-14, with Richmond on top. Outstanding defensive play rhp nio-hr wprp nmdp hv Ri. n her •ol Sn i show Hi-Light September 20, 1 Tesl SUE RECTOR Editor-in-Chief .1 THE EAGLES ' KUUS1 )k out 1 ' or Kellie! The jour- D Staff has employed the ?es of a spirit named Kell- report on both the scholastic .he social activities of Ruskin- lf it happens, Kellie will about it. Ilie reports that weddings are cntlv mentioned in the halls UX Septeiiiuei iu. vjuia uieiei Sue Rector, Margie Dennis, Kutcher, Sarah Greenwald, m Bueltel, • Kutcher, I lington, Cai 4ussell, and ky Steinkuh arty Friday ill game. ' I were Bett idle, Leona dngton, Cai y and Judy iting other • discovered inite is top Webb ' wa ica in a be: at Center H College has all the past seniors ( Central Missou ciaims quite a fe Kuskinites. Some ing are Royce McMannama, Vi. 6 ....„ ,, .„...., Gary Abernathy, Frank Barnes, and Brenda Riley. ELEVEN KUSKINITES RANI ii.Gii IN NATIONAL MEKI ' i TISSTS students ran percent nat tition of the lolarship Exi 1 21, 1958. are Tom Dov Donna Griss , Fran Kutc , Sue Rector, Smith, Cha al Stubbs. ualifies them arships by tal ince examina College Entri rd which is c ndred eighty-four three secondary ;i educational as- DON WARREN Photographer MR. ARCH WRISLNGER Sponsor ire essential materials here Ms Lutheran Church, iren Middaugh married Bob July 18, l ' J58, in Peculiar, ouri. uioii Gobi married :ki Duer married ida Xuck low engaj Septemb Hie wondt Rod Her in Longvit LIGHT! ,1 ' A, a clt senior gi lei s home much wa i of laug ing were ell, Sue R Kansas University; Linda Cline is at Christian; and Jim Cady is at Junior College in Kansas City. iELP NEW STUDENTS GET ACQUAINTED WITH RHS To familiarize the new students nd freshmen with our school, iree assemblies were held in the •hool gymnasium recently. In the first assembly, Septem- ber 4, Danny Lambert, president of the Student Council, gave a word of welcome Rprnicp 7.ac- RUSKIN CHEERLEADERS ATTEND CLINICS TO LEA NEW METHODS AND IDEA! Three of Ruskin ' s cheerlead Sarah Greenwald, Sue Godf: and Susie Sloan, sp ent a week Oklahoma University, in Norn Oklahoma, from July 21 to J 25 attending a Cheerleader Ci conducted by Lawerence Herkii and his staff of eight. The morning program consii of two hours of tumbling and hours of learning new cheers, the afternoon, they attended tnrp :md mass cheering sectii , Mary X. ny and £ on liuellel I heard bi m Maddux 29, 19 in the Ma e Capezios • school Se lington ' s hi they att€ m. .nd foi ! night aft ivagun ga the girls Lola Fix Caryl But! ton. Sandy Stillwagon, Pat I kin ' s first tallv on a 4-vard run. I ulation Mananei Standing: Mrs. L. Moore, B. Kutcher, D. Studer. Sitting: S. Bartlett, standing: Mrs. L. Mo Armey, E. Lutes, B. Le J. Welbom, J. Linda Kawie RUSKIN HI-LIGHT Sditor Sue Rect Circulation Manager Jean Arm. Assistant Circulation Manager Linda Raw Production Manager .... Alice Kl Published monthly by tl ournalism class, Ruskin Hij School, Hickman Mills, Missou: Subscription rate .. $1.00 per yes The HI-LIGHT is a member he Missouri Interscholastic Pre association, and Quill and Scro Sponsors are Mrs. Lois Moo nd Mr. Arch Wrisinger. Th; ' s vsve is sored by SMITH TARIAL : at 1092 South 71 Highway, suri. Ft letter service cs th-at SCruth 1-086L. cheering. This clinic served as refre: for the cheerleaders that wen Oklahoma and gave new idea: j the other cheerleaders and ol ' fi Hedda strikes again. Gunsmoke xiT) -■ ' JJ{ Sophie Leavens Thanksgiving Assembly Assemblies Made Our George Jason H n 1 iliJ fi 1 535S5J ivi 52 ' A I 2-3424 Mr. Tarry directs choir in assembly This page sponsored by Cloverset Farm Landscaping 105th and Wornall Road •fc David - and Goliath Side by Side Don ' t look now, but Tell ya what I ' m gonna do ' School Days Brighter Two points! A big hand for the juniors Sponsored by Roberts Nursery Trees and Shrubs 103rd. and 71 Highway 53 Mosl Popular Sue Rector Den Lambert ' ■ : Class Flirt and Cassanova Pat Russell Dick Ollar Dest Athletes Sarah Greenwald Tom Dowell Most Likely to Succeed Nan Northington Dick Fiester Best Students Carol Smith Larry Fischbach Who ' s Among The This page sponsored by Window Decor Draperies Truman Corners 54 Done the Most for Ruskin Becky Kutcher Danny Lambert Who Seniors This page sponsored by Mrs. Steven ' s Candies Truman Corners Best Dressed Mary Neal Ed Burrow Comedian and Comedienne Sharon Bueltel Kenny Carter Sweetest Girl and Nicest Boy Vicki Rhoades Bill Leavens Prettiest and Most Handsome Margie Dennis Bill Nelson 55 Mrs. Long 56 This page sponsored by American Picture Company 10th and Troost Art III Posters and paintings Classes Mrs. Betty Hutson and Art I students Christmas Mural L. Dotson and A. Cacioppo Sue Godfrey This page sponsored by Jack Craig Motors 13400 South 71 Highway 57 For Open House this year, the journalism class displayed copies of the school paper, the Hi- Light, from its earliest beginnings to its latest copy. They also displayed a similar file of year- books. Because of the recent tornado, many of these copies were missing. Diagrams, folders, and work that had been done up to the time of Open House were displayed by the science department. We Entertained Guests The television was used frequently by the psy- chology and world history classes. They also exhibited the work which they had done up to the time of Open House. 58 Disaster and medical supplies are always kept on hand in the health department. Sponsored by Sturgill Concrete South 1-7404 A new class offered this year is metal work- ing. It seems to have a special interest for boys. Experiments are every day occurrences in a physics class. Reading And Writing And ' Rithmatic Writing Spanish on the blackboard is demon- strated by these students. Tables, what-not shelves, and magazine racks are only a few items that are made by students in shop. Sponsored by: Army-Navy Surplus 118th South 71 Highway 59 Don Warren poses with the equipment used in Visual Aids. Business law is a new subject at Ruskin. m ta x. Taught To The Tune Chorus groups of Ruskin sang in many programs throughout the year. 60 Sponsored by Spencer Sinclair 6000 Swope Parkway Shorthand -- a necessity for the future secre- taries of tomorrow. Experiments, blunders, and patience are the main companions in physics. Latin I is one subject that takes good memory and a lot of nerve. Of A Hickory Stick Geometry offers triangles, squares, and the very latest in all curves. Sponsored by Grandview Linoleum Grandview, Missouri Hunt, peck, moan, and then throw the carriage is the usual procedure in Typing I. Hs? Mrs. Wochner Physical Education ' C We Have Our Ups and Downs s Fine Program ■ c lJ Look O ut, Ben Hogan There ' s More Than One Way To Be A Pretzel Dee ' s Cleaners 10901 S. 71 Highway SOuth -1-508 9 Our Leader Coach Dowell Monkeys? Of Physical Education Oh well, you have to work sometimes. Soccer is rough, but what ' s a leg or two? ... .. -r- ' I rjir— i i i sWa 1« js? y t -4 -1 £■ Future Homemakers of America First row: Treas. L. Rawie, J. Langston, L. Cook, J. Faulkner, G. Wilson, P. Schroer, F. Fullerton, Parli. J. Dillenbeck, M. Swanson, J. Smith, M. Bollinger, D. Keith, Second row: M.CowdrickB Langston R. Blevms, K Freeman, I. Angotti, B. Hancock, R. LaVelle, E. Baker, R. Marloe, S. Chestnut, S. Brown. Third row: Fres. C. Belcher, V-Pres. M. Burchett, G. Breshears, M. Halliday, P. Cline, M. Brenton, L. Gibson, J. Welborn, S. Bartlett, Sec. C. Smith, N. Smith, V. Crawford. A newly added organization at Ruskin this year is known as the FHA, Future Homemakers of America. It is the national organization of girls and boys studying homemaking in the high schools of the United States and territories. The over-all goal of the organization is to help indi- viduals improve personal, family and community living, now and in the future. The actual forming of the Ruskin chapter began last year with a group of interested girls. Now it is a growing organi- zation. Home A stitch in time, saves nine. Sponsored by Ueider ' s Food Center 8744 31ue Ridge Kansas City 33, Missouri 64 Have Kitchen, Will Cook Economics Some Work, Others Read Practice Makes Perfect 65 Dramatics class, ' Knight in shining armor! On the air. Speech Students In Group communication. Jolly good fellow Falstaff! 66 Lady from Egypt, Cleopatra. Dressing the face, Make-up study. ' Their Varied Activities Selecting the play, a real task. Self improvement, the goal of each performer. 67 We weren ' t quite awake at the early morning rehear- sals and fell asleep during school. Bless this house . To sit down was a big re- lief, but we wished the food was for our meal! £.  i - : M5Hf We Spent Week After Week Rehearsing The headdresses may help for a real story. And that is the end of the story Gregory. 68 The trouble with Donny is he doesn ' t like . . . Chinese, Indian, Korean, Japanese, and American . . . all our chil- dren. And the angel said unto them, fear not ... r ■ Q That ' s good --- Hold it! For The Family Nobody Wanted M. Jean Scott, Director Marsha Neely, Student Director Cast M. C Bob Wittman Gregory Jimmy Fulkerson Diane Rose Lowery Donny Roy York Timmy Bruce Terrell Mrs. Doss Billie Matthews Alex Gerome Ginden Rev. Doss Harry Hamilton Laura Nina Lombardi Rita Diane Eyman Miss Reilly Roseanne Booker Bill Thomas Wesley Pierson Nan Johnson Betty Schmidt Mrs. Allen Nancy Fields Mrs. Hardy Pat Schroer Mrs. Parkinson Karen Baker Ted Carnie Littlefield Mr. Jonnson Chuck Norman Mrs. Johnson Judy Vahle Sponsored by Junior Class! 69 f £ r £+ ,4 X It was just like a party! Judy Stewart and Dan Lambert being inter- viewed by Jack Leyton, M.C. We Went To Bandstand We posed for the camera, but laughed at Jack. Sponsored by Pearl Marvin ' s Greenhouse, Grandview, Mo. 7 K KC TV viewers learn about Ruskin. Dance contest winners, Bill Leavens and Ann Habel, meet Toni Arden, recording star. And To TV Teentown Sponsored by Town and Country Ford Hickman Mills, Missouri The art of doing dishes The art of celebrating-Mirage deadline met Unusual Arts At Ruskin The art of sewing The art of initiation- -bowing to the eagle The art of doing things against your will r o,° ' K r ro , Standing: Mrs. Langford, librarian; B. Zaccagnini, L. Caruso, A. Klee, F. Spencer, D. Hemme, K. Williams, P. Schroer, J. Mapson. Sitting: B. Smith, L. Wallace, K. Beal, R. Lowery, J. Stoops, J. Johnston, M. Jensen. Our Source Of Information S. Smith and L. Schultz studying on crates. Students in library studying on new furniture. 73 COUNSELOR ' S OFFICE GIRLS: L. Nuckolls, P. Allison, Mr. E. Johnston, K. Baker, N. Lombardi Mr. B. Steck shaking hands with Kellie - JANITORS: Mr. M. Fenwick, Mr. R. Thompson, R. York, Mr. C. Miller, Mr. C. Moranski, D. Fiester. In Appreciation Of Those PRINCIPAL ' S OFFICE GIRLS: Sitting; Mrs. B. Phillips, secretary; B. Dunbar, P. Bartley, C. Smith, N. Northing- ton, A. Elliot, Mrs. S. Sudduth, secretary; Standing; S. Chestnut, B. Langston, F. Kutcher, D. Embry, E. McDaniel. 74 Trophies won by Ruskin A crowd making use of the gyn Who Keep Order Here An eagle well known by all Ruskin students 75 ' They also serve who only stand and wait. Usually, We Ate Too Much They plan their strategy. The pause that refreshes. Sponsored by Home Killed Meat Market One block East of 71 on Bannister A Year In Review SEPTEMBER 2 SCHOOL OPENS Cheerily, students came back for another nine months of tests and homework. 14 RUSKIN 14 Our first game of the year and first RICHMOND 24 defeat. 17 RGAA PICNIC OCTOBER 10 RUSKIN 6 LEES SUMMIT 12 13 POLIO SHOTS and SMALLPOX VACCINATIONS were the main source of woe to many Ruskin students on this eventful day. 24 HOMECOMING Judy Stewart, senior, was our queen. RUSKIN 32 PLEASANT HILL 14 31 FIRST QUARTER ENDS NOVEMBER 5 REPORT CARDS ISSUED 11 FIRST MEETING OF FHA 14 JUNIOR PLAY The Family Nobody Wanted was presented by the junior class. 16 OPEN HOUSE People came from miles around to see the new Ruskin. 18 OHIO PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST The day the seniors sweated. 21 BANDSTAND Ruskin was a guest of this Channel Nine program. DECEMBER 1 GRANDVIEW TOURNAMENT Ruskin finished FIRST. 17 RGAA CHRISTMAS PARTY The girls had a ball eating spaghetti. 18 THESPIAN DINNER 20 CHRISTMAS DANCE The theme of the dance this year was Winter Wonder- land . 21 CHRISTMAS VESPERS Each year the music department presents this program for the entire community. 23 CHRISTMAS VACATION Now for two weeks of fun and relaxation. -3U H4 . . • ' 77 5 SCHOOL REOPENS Back to the grindstone again. 16 PLAYED BLUE SPRINGS 28 JUNIOR CLASS ASSEMBLY Dear Old Rockbottom JANUARY FEBRUARY 3 FORT OSAGE GAME 7 T.V. TEENTOWN We danced our troubles away. 10 WARRENSBURG GAME 14 RGAA DANCE Another evening of fun. 17 HONOR SOCIETY ASSEMBLY Honored those of high scholastic attainment. 25 SOPHOMORE ASSEMBLY MARCH 6 SPEECH CLINIC CONFERENCE gr€ -Ok - APRIL 1 April Fool! 4 DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST We strived for 1 ratings. TRACK 9 JUNIOR SENIOR PROM 24 BACCALAUREATE 28 COMMENCEMENT 29 THE END MAY 78 The Team Wouldn ' t Be The Same Without Me • . • W Athletics Football Schedule 1958 Second Place Mid-West Conference Harrisonville Richmond Blue Springs ♦Pleasant Hill Fort Osage Lee ' s Summit Center Grandview Belton 24 7 14 12 12 14 7 19 14 8 32 39 6 21 7 34 Ruskin Ruslcin Ruskin Ruskin Ruskin Ruskin Ruskin Ruskin Ruskin ♦Conference Games It ' s in there somewhere We Wanted First Place 80 Sponsored by Jerry ' s Gateway Shop Truman Corners Football Teams FIRST ROW: Vivian, Sargert, Dowell, Downs, Gile, Chalmers, Buck, Perry, Nelson, Fiester. SECOND ROW: McCosky, Hombuckle, Eager, Oakerson, Spencer, Cochran, Lambert, Petrie, Gill, Schultz, Goodwin, Mosely. THIRD ROW: Coach H. Hamann, Araett, Banta, Ginden, Coffman, Cassady, Flora, Colvin, Loveland, Rountree, Flanagan. FOURTH ROW: Coach R. Dowell, Cochrum, Mockobey, McMillen, McNally, Bridgewater, Wiseman, Hamilton, Cline, Neal, Singer, Broyles. FIFTH ROW: Machal, Corder, Welbom, Tanner, Sivright, Casper, Haglo, Briggs, Reece, Hemby, Buck, Hall, Wiberg. SIXTH ROW: Cady, Neilson, Watkins, Sanders, Worcester, Yarbrough, Mathes, Cleveland, Howard, Wright, Casey, Dikeman, Coach Bodenhamer. But Second Will Do Practice Scrimmage Head coach, Herbert Hamann, center; B Team coach, Jim Bodenhamer, right; freshman coach, Russell Dowell, left. Sponsored by Hickman Mills Bank 81 L E T T E R M E N Gary Downs Senior center; 2nd Team All-District Larry Chalmers Soph, tackle Jack Vivian Junior back Junior center Ken Perry Junior back Ron Goodwin Junior end Ron Oakerson Senior back Tom Mosley Junior back Don Schultz Senior end Jim Buck Senior end 82 Tom Dowell Senior guard; 3rd Team All-District Dick Fiester Senior back; Honorable-Mention All-District Bill Nelson Senior back Mickey Banta Junior back Dennis Gile Junior guard Ron Sargert Senior tackle Bob Hombuckle Junior back Dan Lambert Senior back Roy Petrie Senior back J . Mike Casady Soph, tackle 83 V A R S I T Y FRONT ROW: Coach Dowell, F. Jefferson, H. Kemper, B. White, T. Dowell, B. Lawson, Manager D. Hagle. BACK ROW: T. Mosley, R. Goodwin, R. Sargert, L. Flett, K. Perry, J. Vivian, E. Cline. 1958 Basketball 6- .-a.-.. s - ...■•-- ' , siw  a   Goodwin, Sargert, Dowel] Kemper, Vivian. Flett shooting for basket. Game official talking to boys. r 1 Mfl£fl|i Dowell making a basket. Kemper makes a scoring shot. Coach gives boys a pep talk. 84 This page sponsored by Ray Smith Ford, 6124 Blue Ridge Blvd., FL-3-4700 F R E S H M E N B T E A M o p Row 1: G. Hornbockle, J. Mitchell, M. Briggs, V. Tanner, T. Sanders. Row 2: S. Reese, H. Jefferson, R. Hammer, D. Sivright, J. Corder. Row 3: B. Hott, K. White, C. Pierce, J.Kettler, Coach Bodenhamer. Row 4: J. Law, J. Nielson, T. Welborn, C. Yarbrough, D. Haupt. .€ 3 i • £V L33, bq Row 1: Coach Hamann, R. Wiseman, R. Arnett, C. Trosper, T. Nash. Row 2: B. Jackson, G. Godsey, C. Hudson, J. Barnes. Row 3 C. McCoskey, R. Draper, L. Chalmers, E. Wiberg, T. Mockoby. Sponsored by Hickman Mills Barber-Shop-flat tops a specialty 5810 E. 110th SO 1-3893 85 Sargert h its for two. RUSKIN HIGH EAGLES Basketball Schedule 1958-59 Dec. 12 - Belton Jan. 9 - Fort Osage Jan. 23 — Lee ' s Summit Jan. 30 — Center Feb. 13 — Grandview Feb. 17 — Harrisonville Feb. 24 — Park Hill Dec. 1-6 — Grandview Tourney Dec. 9 - Park Hill Dec. 19 — Harrisonville Jan. 6 — Belton Jan. 16 - Blue Springs Jan. 20 — Grandview Feb. 3 — Fort Osage Feb. 6 — Pleasant Hill Feb. 10 — Warrensburg Feb. 20 — Center Mar. 2-7 - Class L Regional And the score goes up. Denotes Conference Games fc i . ..• An easy bucket for Mosley. What ' s the hurry?? Sponsored by Kincade ' s Toys Hobbies, Truman Corners P f cr r FRONT ROW: M. Dennis, J. Buck, R. Goodwin, R. Sargert, H. Kemper, D. Fiester, Coach Bodenhamer. MIDDLE ROW: D. Lambert, R. Petrie, D. Gile, F. Spencer, J. Vivian, B. Hornbuckle, D. Loveland, R. Oakerson. BACK ROW: T. Frances, J. Runion, T. Dowell, E. Wiberg, C. McCoskey, J. Arnett, B. Eager. Ruskin Track Team 1959 Track Schedule March 28 State Indoor Track Meet April 3 Lee ' s Summit April 10 Grandview April 16 William Jewell Track Meet April 21 William Chrisman April 24 Raytown April 28 Conference Track Meet May 5 Clinton Relays Columbia Here There There There There Center Clinton Ruskin ' s 1958 team won second place in the Conference Meet last year. Center High School won first place. John Wooldridge and Jay Harris were the co-captains of the 1958 team. Returning track lettermen for 1959 are R. Goodwin, M. Dennis, J. Buck, R. Sargert, H. Kemper, and D. Fiester. This page is sponsored by Ruskin Skelly Service, 111th Blue Ridge Ext., SO-3-2444 FIRST ROW: Judy Stewart, Nan Northington, Donna Grissom. SECOND ROW: Sue Sloan, Sarah Greenwald Head Cheerleader, Su Judy Stewart, INan INorthn Ready-O 88 Hickman Realty Co. SOuth 1-5407 5829 Kingslee Dr. Bob Greenwald Hickman Mills 34, Mo. I ' m Really Not A Show Off I Just Keep Busy Organizations 89 Larry Fischbacli Secretary Dan Lambert President Ron Goodwin Vice-President Tom Dowell Treasurer Ruskin High School Standing: D. Isaacson, Den Lambert, Bud Lawson, R. Arnett, D. Loveland, A. Cockrum, H. Naeel, V. Tanner, D. Fiester, J. Neal, S. Chestnut. Sitting: Mr. Blaine Steck, Sponsor, L. Stillwell, T. Dowell, L. Fischbach, Dan Lambert, R. Goodwin. S. Godfrey, Mrs. IVlarjorie Lanford, Sponsor. 90 Blaine Steck Sponsor Marjorie Langford Sponsor Student Council 1958-59 We: Sold magazines, cleaned trophies, sponsored the March of Dimes campaign, were installed in a formal installation, planned landscap- ing, went to the state convention in March, while there had fun, and spent money for books, prizes, landscaping, and other im- portant things. Student Council A n „ Over the top in magazine sales! Council hard at work. The major fund raising project this year was the annual magazine sales sponsored by the Student Council. The students of Ruskin sold over $3100 worth of subscrip- tions of which the Student Council realized over $950 in profits. Sponsored by the Student Council 91 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is a select group of students who have shown unusual service, leadership, character, and scholarship. Only 15 per cent of the seniors, 10 per cent of the juniors and 5 per cent of the sophomores are allowed membership in the local chapter. This is the third class of the Ruskin High School National Honor Society which was reactivated in 1957. There are twenty seniors, seventeen juniors, and fourteen pro- bationary sophomore members who will become active members next year. Students were chosen for this society by a committee of six faculty members, two sponsors, and Mr. Blaine Steck, principal. The emblem of the National Honor Society is a keystone upon which is superimposed a flaming torch. On either side of the torch are the initial letters of the society, C S L S, which stand for character, service, leadership, and scholarship. Two Of Ruskin ' s First Row: Mrs. F. May, Sponsor; L. Fischbach, S. Godfrey, Historian; D. Lambert, President; D. Fiester, Sec- retary-Treasurer; C. Littlefield, Vice President; E. Burrow, Mrs. M. Smith, Sponsor. Second Row: L Beeson, B. Leavens, D. Lambert, N. Northington, C Smith, D. Grissom, M. Granger, H. Hamilton, L. Stubbs, S . Hector, L. Ouderkirk, B. Kutcher. Third Row: B. Zaccagnini, P. Langston, L. Abernathy, V. Kinkade, L. Gerred, J. Stewart, A. Klee, H. Rice, G. Grimm, K. Taylor, J. McConnell. Fourth Row: S. Verburg, T. Dowell, R. Armstrong, E. Wiberg, S. Sloan, C. Belcher, P. Yamashiro, G. Gerred, M. Spencer, L. Morris. Fifth Row: M. Cogbill, J . Bayless, M. Burtchett, B. Ireland, C. Hudson, R. Draper, M. Horn, S. Granger, L. Chalmers, M. Cowdnck. Not Pictured: Judy Crawford and Marcia Brenton. 92 « tt anft i 3inmwtunuil on0raip;$0rirt? 6r]6igli to)ol Journal Quill and Scroll, the international honor- ary society for high school journalists, was organized April 10, 1926, by a group of high school advisers for the purpose of rewarding and encouraging individual achievement in journalism and creative writing. Quill and Scroll has been interested primarily in recognizing the work of the individual student journalist. Through outstanding work students gain entrance into the organization. To be eligible for a Quill and Scroll charter, a high school must publish a newspaper, a yearbook or a magazine which is considered of sufficient merit by the executive council. Besides promoting individual endeavor and supplying practical publication information through a magazine issued four times a year, the organization sponsors criticisms of manuscripts and publications, helps in the organization of state press asso- ciations and endeavors to acquaint school officials and the public with the value of high school journalism. Mrs. Lois Moore is the sponsor of this organization at Ruskin. The students honored by being nominated for Quill and Scroll this year are pictured below. Highest Honors SEATED: Becky Kutcher, Pat Buck, Alice Klee, Jean Armey, Joyce Welborn, Sue Bartlett, Linda Rawie. STAND- ING: Sue Rector, Ed Burrow, Den Lambert, Eugene Lutes, Dick Studer, Bill Leavens, Dan Lambert, Mrs. Lois Moore, sponsor. NOT PICTURED: Franny Kutcher. 93 « R J ■ ' Above— Blue Eagle Band in block formation. Below— Blowing at the game. We Marched Our Feet Off Busy band, busy band, busy, busy, busy, band! This year the Blue Eagle Marching Band started things off with a bang by performing on tele- vision with sixty-two other bands at the University of Missouri Band Day. The organization also participated in the Warrensburg, Missouri Home- coming, and was awarded second place in the Class A marching band division. In addition to these trips, the group performed at all home foot- ball games. The first show was entitled Faces in the Ruskin Halls. Other half-ti me shows included The Satelite Story, Here Comes the Band, and the Homecoming half-time, Gifts for the Queen. Still not having done enough, the Blue Eagles went to Lee ' s Summit, and performed with their musicians at the Ruskin-Lee ' s Summit game. All school pep assemblies were aided greatly by their presence. Many exciting plans for the future are being considered by this able group of students. The capable leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Seward, band instructors, has been largely responsible for a successful and happy year. 94 Sponsored by Joe ' s Drive-in 110th Blue Ridge Below Brass ensemble from concert band. And Blew Our Lungs Out One of the first things the concert band prepared for was the winter band concert, which was a combined program with the elementary and ad- vanced grade school bands also participating. Three members of the high school group were chosen to play in the North Central Missouri Band- masters Clinic Band at Chillicothe, Mo. Selected to go were Loyal Stubbs (trombone), Harold Nagel (cornet), and Eugene Lutes (horn). The music makers participated in many programs: William Jewell Concert Band Clinic, The Central Missouri State College Clinic Band, the Second Conference Concert in Grandview, and the Community Teachers ' Association program. All the small ensembles and the master band presented an assembly for the student body before entering selections in the district contest. Mem- bers holding 1 ratings went to the state contest at the Lniversity of Missouri. To conclude the season, a special spring concert was pre- sented. Sponsored by the Music Department 95 SAXAPHONE QUARTET D. Studer, C. Durtschi, S. Bobbin, W. Lillygreen. And Then Found FRENCH HORN QUARTI Blevins, J. Daken TROMBONE QUARTET J. Bobbin, W. Steen T. Mockobey, L. Stubbs. Sponsored by Lee Glass Men ' s Boys ' Wear Buskin Heights Shopping Center BRASS QUINTET M. Witt, L. Worden, R. Blevins, J. Billman, R. Kennedy. CLARINET QUARTET A. Cockrum, S. Grissom, S. Bates, J. Barnes. More To Do C. Lutes, R. Stubbs, R TRUMPET TRIO H. Nagel, T. Dowell, D. Schultz. MIXED CLARINET QUARTET J. Irvin, S. Kirke, R. Taylor, L. Gerred. Sponsored by The Music Department ' 7 Girls Glee Club f ftl4 l 4° J {M tZ 1st Row: S. Verburg, L. Rawie, D. Anderson, Librarian-C. Cleveland, S. Kearney, D. Grissom, J. Eickmeyer. 2nd Row: Mr. Fred Tarry, T. Kopf, B. Hudson, S. Hill, President-S. Godfrey, M. Burtchett, G. Kostecka, J. Studer, P. Ford. 3rd Row: K. Montaleone, Librarian-J. Welborn, S. Bartlett, C. Butterworth, Secretary and Treasurer-P. Cline, L. Frounfelter, S. Garner, M. Volmer, B. Blackett, L. Morris. The girls ' glee club, an extra-curricular activity, under the direction of Mr. Fred Tarry was formed last year. A committee of senior girls and Mr. Tarry selected the members by private audition. The honored twenty-five were selected from a large group who tried out. Much credit goes to Mr. Tarry for the outstanding work being done with this group. Boys Glee Club The boys ' glee club, a newly formed group, was organized in the fall of 1958 by Mr. Fred Tarry, Director. Seventeen boys were selected and more were added as interest grew. To high- light the year they sang at the district contest. Much appreciation goes to Mr. Tarry for the excellent leadership he has expressed. 1st Row: Mr. Fred Tarry, D. Lambert, L. Shultz, President-D. Warren, D. Davis, M. Rowe. 2nd Row: D. Lambert, C. Littlefield, Librarian-H.Hamilton, Secretary and Treasurer-B. Leavens, G.Bell, S. Davis. 3rd Row: C. Herman, J. Hott, L. Stubbs, K. Carter, E. Taylor, K. Albright. 98 Sponsored by The Music Department Sophomore Chorus Sophomore Chorus, FIRST ROW: C. Iverson, J. Ledbetter, D. Keith, L. Prater, C. Gerken, T. Kopf, P. Pen- nington, S. Stillwagon, S. Brown, S. Petty, E. Jacoby, M. Cowdrick, C. Nichols. SECOND ROW: Dir. F. Tarry, R. Smith, S. Holland, K. Floyd, S. Smith, J. Bayless, J. Peterman, S. Gile, G. Gerred, C. MacMillan, S. Granger, J. Studer, C. Butterworth, L. Frounfelter, J. Kruegar, F. Fullerton. THIRD ROW: A. Cacioppo, C. Pierce, S. Sloan, C. Durtchi, B. Ireland, H. Freeman, P. Simpson, D. Russell, M. Mayo, B. Hudson, S. Lamar, B. Hart, S. Reece, K. Freeman, J. Eickmeyer, L. Hemme. FOURTH ROW: M. Rowe, G. Michener, B. Walker, G. Bre- shears, B. Dickinson, S. Garrett, C. Ellis, P. Ford, M. Callicotte, L. Sherry, V. Miller, S. Fayard, J. McCready, J. Lundquist, W. Steen, G. Bell. FIFTH ROW: J. Neal, D. Davis, J. Vaught, E. Cline, R. Arnett, K. Albright, T. Buschman, P. Hamilton, C. Hudson, C. Sheffield, E. Kinney, G. Godsey, M. Singer, R. Breshears, R. Smith. Freshman Chorus Freshman Chorus, FIRST ROW: L. Davis, C. Scroggins.l L. Sharp JiS. Grissom, R. Calegari, S. Braswell, D. Charpie. SECOND ROW: Dir. F. Tarry, M. Greene, HT 5chuTtz TN. Lee, J. Ballard, N. Taylor, S. Abnev, J. Smith, J. Bright, C. Elliott. THIRD ROW: S. Garner, G. Wilson, R. Marlowe, C. Williams, M. Godsey, B. Figgins, J. Vollmer, P. Hobson, G. Atkinson, C. Brockmeier. FOURTH ROW: M. Frounfelter, J. Miller, M. Bates, R. Schuch, T. Wheatly, J. Laws, M. Woodrome, C. McCune, C. Jewell. 3 j m ■:$ Sponsored by The Music Department 99 Girls Sextet: D. Anderson, S. Hill, J. Welborn, N. Northington, P. Cline, L. Rawie. If Is What Sing And Be Girls Quartet: N. Northington, J. Welborn, K. Monta- leone, L. Rawie. Sponsored by The Music Department 100 Boys Quartet: D. Lambert, B. Hunt, D. Warren, R. Petrie. f 4 1 Jr-Sr Choir: 1st Row: Fred Tarry, director, P. Jones, S. Brown, S. Verburg, K. Montaleone, C. Kernodle, S. Bueltel, J. Chunn, B. Mouse, B. Petrie, M. Spencer, C. Gaines, L. Caruso, D. Grissom. 2nd Row: L. Morris, S. Yancy, M. Vollmer, B. Blackett, C. Cleveland, A. Habel, B. Haupt, L. Smith, L. Rawie, D. Anderson, G. Kostecka, M. Hockman, K. Fatino. 3rd Row: J. Eickmeyer, P. Cline, L. Gibson, N. Northington, D. Lambert, D. Evans, C. Herman, B. Leavens, R. Petrie, M. Alexander, J. Welborn, S. Bartlett, V. Hallum, J. Crawford. 4th Row: H. Lasswell, J. Taylor, K. Phillips, J. Colvin, R. Melenson, J. Hallum, B. Hamilton, B. Laws, K. Taylor, D. Millard, B. Bridgewater, B. Hunt, L. Schultz. Harmony You Crave At Ruskin Brave! Mixed Quartet: D. Lambert, B. Hunt, P. Cline, L. Morris. Double Mixed Quartet: D. Lambert, D. Lambert, B. Hunt, D. Warren, J. Welborn, L. Morris, L. Rawie, D. Anderson. Sponsored by The Music Department 101 The RGAA We began and climaxed the year with picnics. A spaghetti dinner and caroling kept us busy in December. A Valentine ' s Dance high lighted February. FIRST ROW: J. Wochner, Sponsor, Executive Board: P. Russell, L. Dotson, J. Welborn, C. Smith, Treasurer; D. Embry, V. President; F. Kutcher, President; S. Granger, Secretary; M. Neal, C. Kernodle, J. Armey. SECOND ROW: B. Hombs, B. Petrie, M. Bowen, J. Chunn, L. Smith, M. Marfield, P. Sadler, P. Simpson, C. MacMillan, M. Swanson, L. Abernathy, P. Langston. THIRD ROW: C. Cook, S. Garner, C. McCune, B. Hancock, P. Shoer, C. Belcher, F. Agee, A. Habel, C. Allen, V. Miller, D. Berglund, L. Pratt. FOURTH ROW: D. Morris, L. Herman, J. Larabee, B. Walker, M. Frounfelter, H. Langston, P. Dotson, L. Rose, N. Smith, R. Seward, P. Penton, L. West, FIFTH ROW: B. Swain, L. Sherry, M. Granger, D. Conklin, C. VanGordon, P. Small, C. Ellis, J. Rogers, G. Broshears, S. Bartlett. SIXTH ROW: C. Brenner, M. Sturgill, R. Wilson, C. Butterworth, L. Frounfelter, B. Kutcher, J. Lundquist, M. Neely, J. Jennings, P. Cline, N. Northington, M. Brenton. Sponsored by Mark Richard ' s Dress Shop, Ruskin Heights 102 Is Active At our bi-weekly meetings after school on Wednesdays we either took part in sports or entertained informative guests. FIRST ROW: G. Gerred, C. Baker, F. Fullerton, J. Dillenbeck, P. Cox, S. Hart, L. Ouderkirk, S. Godfrey, J. Krueger, M. Speicher, S. Abney, S. Kearney, B. Hudson, S. Marr, J. Wehner. SECOND ROW: J. Stewart, K. Campbell, B. Figgins, V. Kinkade, C. Cleveland, B. Schmidt, B. Langston, R. Lowery, K. Miller, S. Campbell, J. Langston, P. Pennington, S. Petty, E. Jacoby. THIRD ROW: L. Whitsitt, D JaanoKQn, A. Warren, G. Oben- dorfer, P. Bartley, S. Medley, M. Swanson, P. Moffitt, H. Hancock, C. Nichols, (L. Sharpy P. Wolf, R. Calegari, B. Menaugh, C. Harris, M. Godsey. FOURTH ROW: D. Rouse, M. May, C. BohanrionTPT Fordyce, T. Hicks, J. Zunwalt, C. Seroggins, S. Grissom, B. Patrick, S. Hill, S. Rector, M. Dennis, S. Stillwagon, J. Vahle. FIFTH ROW: D. Eyman, J. Byington, S. Greenwald, D. Grissom, S. Greene, P. Kitch, S. Porter, M. Damsgard, K. Floyd, C. Pierce, L. Gerred, R. Blevins, A. Klee, M. Parish, M. Carter. 103 CABINET SEATED: P. Foster, Secretary; M. Granger, Vice- President; B. Kutcher, President; J. Wehner, Treas- urer; S. Greenwald, Head Cheerleader. STANDING: Miss N. Smith, Sponsor; D. Anderson, Jr. Checker; F. Kutcher, Sr. Checker; W. Weddington, Soph. Checker; Miss S. Travis, Sponsor. Ruskin Pep Club FIRST ROW: S. Greenwald, S. Godfrey, N. Northington, S. Sloan, J. Stewart, D. Grissom. SECOND ROW: J. Rice, M. Vallier, M. Cowdrick, E. McDaniel, D. Embry, L. Gerred, C. Payne, P. Ireland, S. Brown, B. Menaugh, J. Wehner, C. Harris. THIRD ROW: G. Goforth, C. Allen, N. Hammond, S. Swisher, K. Campbell, J. Bayless, P. Simpson, G. Gerred, C. MacMillan, M. Granger, P. Fordyce, J. Dillenbeck, M. May. FOURTH ROW: M. Ray- mond, F. Kutcher, M. Neal, A. Klee, S. Blunk, S. Malicoat, C. Belcher, B. Langston, C. Kline, W. Weddington, A. Habel, F. Agee, C. Cleveland, D. Anderson. FIFTH ROW: M. Cogbill, P. Foster, M. Neely, B. Kutcher, L. Frounfelter, C. Butterworth, J. Lundquist, M. Halliday, R. Wilson, K. Baker, M. Granger, K. Garrett, R. Blevins, L. Beeson. Not Pictured: R. Lowery, C. Gerken, B. Roach. 104 This page sponsored by the Pep Club. W ' V u it w_ « ™ . MHIBBP Jin JH SEATED: D. Fiester, Pres; T. Dowell, V. Pres; R. Sargert, Sec. Treas. FIRST ROW: R. Petrie, M. Dennis, G. Downs, B. Nelson, D. Gile, B. Hornbuckle, T. Mosely, B. Colvin, H. Kemper, J. Buck, D. Lambert. SECOND ROW: Coach R. Dowell, R. Oakerson, M. Cassidy, M. Banta, R. Goodwin, K. Perry, L. Chalmers, D. Shultz, and J. Vivian. RClub The R Club is the only organization which has been in Ruskin High School since its establishment. Membership to this club is offered only to lettermen in athletics. It is increasing in size every year. The students and faculty of Ruskin should be very proud of the R Club because this club has come to be part of Ruskin and its heritage. 105 Thespian Drama Club Officers-B. Leavens, Reporter; C. Norman, 2nd V.Pres; H. Hamilton, Pres; L. Nuckolls, Treas; M. Neely, V.Pres. 1st row: C. Nichols, J. Crist, N. Lombardi, C. Allen, C. Cook, D. Eyman, P. Harvey, J. Krneger, E. Jacoby. 2nd row: J. Grissom, P. Harvey, L. Shultz, E. Silvers, N. Fields, V. Miller, B. Sellers, B. Dunbar, S. Petty. 3rd row: Miss. J. Scott, sponsor, D. Morris, L. Herman, L. Stubbs, B. Hamilton, K. Baker, I. Angotti. All The World ' s A Stage The Thespian Drama Club of Ruskin High School was chartered in January of 1958 for the purpose of enjoying opportunities and experiences related to the field of speech arts. A member must be enrolled in Speech I or have had one year of speech training in school, and must maintain a grade average of M. In teaching appreciation for theatre and its related fields, meetings are held on Tuesdays according to an approved schedule. Guest speakers and special events are planned by the officers and sponsor. The members of the club act as host and hostess to any special event held in the school that is part of speech arts training, such as the Midwest Speech Arts Clinic. Also through the club, Ruskin is part of the Starlight Theatre First Nighters organization. The symbol of the Greek Theatre Masks is the design of the club pin which was adopted in April of 1958. 106 Let ' s give a rousing cheer for those who gave us their generous support rfu-tz tZ-S sj, , J t ' Advertisements G.P. 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