Willis High School - Pirate Yearbook (Willis, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1946 volume:

,, W.. ,um Gen. 373 P6642 1946 The Pirate 20.00 MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY Genealogy A Lncal History Branch 31 7 w. Highway 24. lndepelldefid, Mo. 64050 BUCLI SUN 64050 WE BRAIN Branch WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL P I R A T E Annual Staff Editor-in-chief ......... H Associate Editor . . Business Manager ....... . . . Donald Barnes . . Beulah Mace . . . . Julius See Associate Business Manager. . . . . Donovan Johnson Advertising Manager ....... . Owen Modeland Associate Advertising Manager ..... Gladys Small Faculty Sponsors. . . . . Miss Gertrude Flagler Mr. Glenn E. Hutton Principal Donated in Memory of Marvin Kale April 2001 u W I '-4'-v+-QW. :mg-' . ,431 H rv f-L-41-...-4:,,,w-W s ' A . 5 W Tl AU: wr' ,A Ar. v 1 V, -.,. x ,-u'f.v. -1 vw l 3 DEDICATICN AA A art 'Q if . ., Aff ,, X- ' X521 f 4:, 4 .V .V A A 1... X DEDICATION To those who have gone from Willis Rural High School to enter the ser- vice of their Country, that we might continue to enjoy its many freedoms and opportunities, we, the Class of 194-6 dedicate this Annual. .f 6-F! rv' s JW me XL t 041241 'W w SENIORS - 4 u -ummm: ,. m Julius See, President Addie Mae Lambert Charles E- Zimmerman 1 i cnadys Small Donald Barnes, v.P. .Joan Willis 1 1 Carl Bohnenkemper Beulah Mace Owen M0d61aT1d, Sebv.-Treas. in-vn..f ff- , -an-'ww INDIVIDUAL SENIOR ACTIVITIES IULIUS SEE Basketball 4, softball 3, football l, one-act play, senior play, mixed chorus, glee club, president of senior class, track 3, business manager of year book staff. ADDIE LAMBERT Mixed chorus, glee club, band 4, cheerleade- efrg junior play, senior play, one-act play, vice-president of freshman, junior classes, and girls' club. CHARLES ZIMMERMAN Basketball 4, softball 4, track 4, foot- ball l, mixed chorus, glee club, quartet, band l, one-act play, junior play, senior play, basketball team manager. GLADYS SMALL Mixed chorus, glee club, band 4, trio, sextette, president junior class, secretary and treasurer freshman class, song leader in pep squad, yearbook staff member, junior play, senior play, one-act play, girls' club, secretary and treasurer girls' club, co-editor of school newspaper. DONALD BARNES Vice -president of senior class, basketball 4, softball 3, football l, track 3, mixed chorus, glee club, junior play, one-act play, senior play, editor of year book. IOAN WILLIS Mixed chorus, glee club, band 4, cheerleader, presi- dent of student council, junior play, senior play-, one-act play, presi dent of freshman class, president of the girls' club, representative for beauty queen, sextette. CARL BOHNENKEMPER Basketball 4, junior play, senior play, baseball 2, track l, softball 2, student council, mixed chorus, glee club. BEULAH MACE Mixed chorus, glee club, band 4, trio, sextette, student council, junior play, senior play, assistant editor of year- book, girls' club, secretary and treasurer of junior class. OWEN MODELAND Secretary and treasurer of senior class, bas- ketball 4, softball 4, quartet, solo, mixed chorus, glee club, trio, junior play, one-act play, senior play, track 3, football l, advertis- ing manager of yearbook staff. ff, ,- ' - .uf wuz-A .1 ef: v ff, . me f ' 5 W.- CLASS HISTORY I On the bright morning of August 31, 1942, fourteen meek chil- dren entered the vast and mighty portals of W. H. S. The first day ended at noon, we just couldn't take it, or rather the teachers could- n't. Everything ran smoothly until the third week of school, when the upper classmen decided that it was time for the initiation of the Gree enhornsf' There is no need for us to go into detail about the event, as you can see we are still alive. At last came our day of reckoning. The end, we were no long- er Freshmen but Sophomores. The things we lost that year were one of our classmates, Patsy Oakes, and our Senior friends. Immediately after we became Sophomores, we were no longer shy Freshmen but we were softy Sophomores. Norman Ross and Bet- ty Lou Hobbs, joined our class that year. Nothing' really spectacular happened that year. A few of us got on the honor roll and some of us didn't. Some got sent to theoffice for various reasons, you know. We also lost four of our classmates that year, leaving us with a total of' eleven students to carry on. They were Ruth Pautz, Betty Hobbs, Gene Harris, and Norman Ross. At the beginning of our third year at Willis High we acquired a new student, Carl Bohnenkemper, and lost one, Betty Wolfe, leaving us still with ,eleven members. Margie was the name of our junior Play. We made enough profit at the play to give a very nice junior- Senior Banquet, we think. The theme of our banquet was Manhattan Merry-go-Round. Well, after three short years we enrolled for our last year with nine students. Carol and Mary Crow went to Horton for their last year: It has been a very busy year, what with assemblies, and various other Senior activities. Our class rings, bracelets, and announcements were ordered the first week of the school term. Not all of us got rings and bracelets, but some did. We had our pictures taken at Pelikan's Studio in january. The camera is still in working order. During our Senior yearas well as our other three years we enjoyed several class parties And of course everyone enjoyed the junior-Senior Banquet given in our honor inApril. The profits made from the Senior play entitled The Old Home Town were used for Sneak Day. Class Night was held May 10, in the school auditorium. Baccalaureate and Commencement have come and have gone, but as the Seniors of 1946 go out into the world they have but one objective in mind, Rather to be, than to seem. , ge, an CLASS PROPI-IE CY When our class of 196 made its arrangements for the class commencement, it fell to my 'lot to assume the role of the prophet. Since I am not especially endorsed with the gifts that make a seer, I first attempted to decline, but my classmates became so insistant that I promised to do the best I could, hoping that some kind fairy would help me out of my trouble. Up to date I have never seen the fairy. Still, I have had some visions, and I am going to picture to you what I beheld in the crystal globe. ' It was on a spring day of May 1956. I had served as President of the First National Bank in Springfield, Illinois, for the past 10 yrs. and on this day had to make a business trip to St. Louis, As I walked down Broadway, I was attracted by a magnificent poster, announcing to the people of the metropolis that Gladys I-Iazen, world famous so- prano soloist would give a concert in the Academy of Music. I remem- bered that Gladys' maiden name was Small. Across the river, in East St. louis, Carl Bohnenkemper was too busy to give me much informa- tion. After leaving the doctor's luxurious offices, I was greeted by a well dressed lady. How do you do? she said to me. I looked at her somewhat puzzled. I am Beulah Mace- and a teacher in the St. Louis Normal School. Gur former teacher of world history is principal of the same institution. Cf course, she is still single, and is an unclaimed blessing. Beulah seemed to know more than any other person I had met. She told me that Jody Willis and that boy fromEverest-had marr- ied and were living in Philadelphia. In addition to raising their family of five, R. C. was keeping a restaurant, while joan, his wife, had taken upon herself to furnish stylish headgears for those who wanted some- thing especially fine and had the money to pay for it. I also heard that Donald Barnes was clerk in a financial institution at Baton Rouge, La. Towards the end of 1957 business brought me to Louisville, Ky. Taking a stroll through the streets of the city, I was attracted by a mas- culine voice, neither beautiful nor sweet, but harsh. But, the words had a familiar ring. I had heard them many times when I used to attend school back at Willis. Charlie, that boy who was always funny and some times mischevious, used to sing this ditty when others .tried to study their lessons. My attention was directed to a sign on a house which read, Charles Zimmerman, teacher of Music. In the next few years my business took me to Europe. On my way back to the states, I came across Owen Modeland, formerly known as Lem or Clem. He told me that he had established himself as an Undertaker in Knoxville, Florida. ,rx ff-an I told Owen that I had been fortunate enough to locate every one of my former classmates with the exception of Addie Lambert. Oh, how his face brightened when he heard that name! Oh, dear, don't you read the papers? You know beauty is only skin deep, but it is irresistible while it lasts. Addie is to be the next White House Bride. Here, my prophetic vision ended and I hastily scribbled down a few notes in order to preserve the important facts for this festive occasion. Perhaps some of you do not take any stock in my predict- ions. Let it go at that. If you live long enough, you will be convinced of the truth of my statements. All that I have foretold will come to pass. THE OLD HOME TOWN The action revolves around the Irving family. Andy, the son, is terribly interested in the girl next door. He develops a case of measles which, he thinks ruin his love life. Henry, the father is a druggist whose business is going on the rocks. Mrs. Irving, who is preoccupied with her daughter's homecoming, knows nothing of her husband's difficulties. Alice, the daughter, has been in New York writing a novel which is supposed to be a success, but so far it is nothing more than a flop. Clark Kent, Alice's former fiance, has been going around with Carol Brewster, the banker's daughter. Clark and Alice's new relationship stirs up gossip and also Carol's jeal- ousy, getting her into a great deal of trouble. When Mr. Irving at- temps to get a thousand dollars with which to start up a new busi- - ness, he discovers that his daughter's book isa failure and that she has no money. Uncle Tom, the bachelor brother, is a joker and a photographer. He refuses, at first, to sell his equipment to give his brother the money he needs. Clark offers to lend his sav- ings but there is trouble at the bank and it takes all of his money to clear himself. Suddenly Alice receives a telegram from a moving picture company in Hollywood offering her three thousand dollars for the use of her book. Uncle Tom, then arrives with money from the sale of his equipment, which he planned to give to his brother. To end things up right, Carol admits taking the money from the bank, clearing Clark. The Irvings all feel Carol is reformed and ask her to stay for dinner and be friends again. , .V nf 7,35 ' A A Q Q 4- 4 '. 1 V., ., ,., f.mQ,',,5i',iff+-fiqfw-E5-' . 5 ' , f 1 - 1 ,Q ,f a v, mg, 5 A f ,A. ,ig V . I .- 1 L, V Q. H L 4 ,. ,, 9 , .V V , S K ir-Y , L .ww 4 ' A 5, 4 'bf vig.-., 3 IW'- CLASS wiLL We, the members of the class of l946, having reached the end of our high school career, and though somewhat fatigued by incessant mental toil, are still of sound mind, memory and under- standing do make and publish this our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. As to .our worldly estates, and all property, real, personal, or mixed, or to that which we shall be entitled at the time of 'our decease we devise, bequeath, and dispose thereof in the manner following, to wit: lst, we direct that our obsequies shall be conducted in such manner as is becoming our social standing, due mention to be made of our various pranks and our activities in behalf of this school, hoping that our pall-bearer will be men of strong muscles and our mourners be ready to lament our demise. We give and bequeath to this noble institution of learning all the cash we shall have left at the close of this year, which, we trust, will aid the Trustees to reimburse the school of any damage we may have done to this edifice. After Sneak Day the balance on hand is 300.00. We give and bequeath to our teachers all our unfinished les- sons and our badly rendered recitationsg we also will to them peaceful nights and undisturbed slumber, for no longer will they have to worry about our examinations, no longer will our grades disappoint them, no longer will they have to listen to our suppli- cations. Rest will be theirs, a long well-earned rest from ardu- ous toil. A We give and bequeath to the Freshmen Class a large pail of unused Brain Glue , to be used by them carefully and persist- antly while preparing their lessons. ' , We give and bequeath to the next senior class a collection of magic puzzles, the solution of which will prove to them enjoy- able pastime when preparation of their lessons becomes monot- ' onous and other diversions lose their attractions. ln order to show our good will towards the Sophomores, we bequeath to them a copy of an Almanac which will help them to steer clear of many an approaching storm. 1 1-, P -1,1 rt, ,J , ,.'- , QF .p'z:W'1'- W 1-' 4' Y.. , - a , W-rf1.:4. '- fu,,. 1 N, ani Y 1 . f':4',i',,f , .Q-,ri . ,.'1.f- . ' k ',:' . Q,-. V V M ,. g1,..1fu ,. -f u. Hg- - 8 . gg. 3,-:Q 1 ff., gg- , 1-7 We give and bequeath to the Whole student body a collection of magazines and other periodicals suitable for the ignition of our pyres. Also let us not forget to leave to the students all oi the gum in or on the desks. Each member of the class has one Worldly possession which he Wishes to leave to some schoolmate: Iulius Seei Class President, bequeaths his ability to conduct class meetings to Dick Tollefson. Carl Bohnenkemper: leaves a portion of his height to Donnie Knudson. Addie Lambert: gives and bequeaths her ability to argue to Ioan Larson. Add1'e acquired this ability from Claudie Zimmerman, a senior of 1945. Donald Barnes: leaves his dashing Way with women to Paul Willich. Ioan Willis: bequeaths her ability to look Wide awake and eager for Work on Monday mornings to Betty White. - Cvven Modeland: leaves his bass voice to Rod, hoping he Will represent Willis at the Spring Music Festival. Beulah Mace: bequeaths her ability to attract the Center on the Basket- ball Team to Delores Ross. Charles Zimmerman: leaves his ability to please the teachers to Dale . Zimmerman. Gladys Small: leaves her Well groomed hair to Donovan johnson. We, the Class of 1946, have contained our Last Will and Testament on this sheet of paper and have subscribed our names and affixed our seals, this 9th day of May 1946 A.D. one-thousand nine hundred and forty- six. ' Senior Class npwm- ..1:'91-A . vi I 7 M, , if 1' Q3 5 if if f in A4 a 1 IQX UNDERGRADS 1 fid- IL' .--'36 JUNIOR CLASS Marvin Kale, Deloris Ross, Dale Zimmermani Mrs. W.S. Heffelfinger, Sponsor, Donnie Knudson, Donovan johnson SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Fern White, Betty White, Lloyd Kneisel, L. Burton Grosfield, Miss Gertrude Flagler, Spons- or, Second Row: Paul Rodvelt, jimmy Burkart, ,Robert Taylor, Paul Willich. l 1 FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: Mrs. I-I. M, Chapman, Sponsor, Lila Zimmerman Florence Pautz. Second Row: Garlton Ross, p Dick Tollefson, Delbert Keeney f':,gL., .4 1. IUNIOR HISTORY Cn September 3, 1945 six studious juniors entered the famous Hall of Education, Willis High School. During September the jun- ior Class election was held, 'the following results: Dale Zimmerman , President, Don Knudson, Vice-President, Donovan johnson, Secretary and Treasurer. ' f Early in the year the class started the Junior Play. The Iuniors presented the play littering Spooks on November lo, l945. The play was a 3-act mystery farce in which, Gwendolyn Culpepper was search- ing for a secret formula hidden in her Grandfather's mansion. Gwen was resolved to find it, but from the very beginning it was clear that there were evil forces about which meant to scare her away. The gloomy housekeeper hints of super-natural terrors, there were ghos- tly sounds, and apparitions all through the play. All during the play Gwen's life seemed threatened. She hired a detective to help her out. Gwen realized it was absurd to put such a man against, for instance, the weird Hindu butler, who was or was not friendly. Then Tommy walks in. Gwen had quarrelled with him and had given him an angry Uno. He followed her and resolved to get her to change her mind. The play had an exciting climax and a happy ending. The characters were: Gwendolyn Culpepper, Ioan Larson, Martha Dfgabody, Delores Ross, Tommy Brown, Donovan johnson, Ali Ben Hassen, Marvin Kalegt Tobias Whiffleduff, Dale Zimmermang Dummy, Hudson. A few weeks after the play the juniors wereentertained, at the apartment of Miss Flagler where Miss Flagler and Mrs. Heffelfinger served a delicious dinner. After dinner everyone joined in a monop- oly game. A pantomine entitled The Lamp Went Out was presented as the assembly program of the Iunior Class on February 20. The Iuniors honored the Senior graduation class with a Latin American Festival for the junior-Senior Banquet. The festival was held April 19, at the Cobuns Cafe at Hiawatha. ' Cn March 20, the Juniors sponsored the School Master's Ban- quet to raise their class funds. SCPHCMORF. HISTORY The Sophomore Class enrolled with ten members but Ioe Gibbs and Donald Wright left after a few weeks. The remaining members took part in the mixed chorus all the girls belonged to the girls' club, and all boys played on the basketball team. Besides this, there were outstanding members in other activities. Fern White was president of our class and helped in the cafeteria. Paul Willich was vice-presi- dent of our class and Betty White was secretary and treasurer, a mem- ber of the 4-H play and a helper in the cafeteria. jim Burkart was the sixth man on the basketball team, l . Burton Grosfield was reporter for our class, Paul Rodvelt was a tenor in the boys' quartet, Bob Tay- lor had an active part in the 4-H play, and Lloyd Kneisel was so busy we couldn't keep track of him all of the time. nf... w..., , my f w The Sophomore Class had its first class party October 19. They went to the movie Northwest Mounted Police. Afterwards everyone went to Miss Flagler's, our sponsor, apartment for refreshments. In November the Sophomore Class was in charge of a bi-monthly assembly. Paul Rodvelt introduced the program. Paul Willich and Lloyd Kneisel gave 3 ShOI'f di2llOQ,'Ue. A one-act play Who Gets the Car Tonight was presented by the remaining members of the class. L. Burton Grosfield - FRESHMEN HISTORY Three girls and three boys enrolled in the Freshman Class last September. Three of these, Richard Tollefson, Carlton Ross, and Del- bert Keeney were graduated from the Willis Grade School last May.Na- omi Zeltner, Florence Pautz, and Lila Zimmerman each came from dif- ferent schools. Naomi from Willis 5 Lila from Richland and Florence from Prairie View. Two weeks after the beginning of school, Naomi mov- ed to Kansas City, Missouri to live with her sister. Not only the fresh- men but the entire student body has missed her. The Freshman Class gave their assembly program on November 2. This included a short playlet, When the Elder Makes A Call, two musical numbers, a read- ing and a talk by individual class members. The Freshmen are active ' in sports and music and quite ably fill there place in the life of Willis High School. The Freshmen like to boast of the fact that they were the first to have a class party. On October 5th, this class of five with their sponsor, Mrs. Esther Chapman, enjoyed the picture, Call of The Wild, after- wards went to Alton's Cafe for refreshments. The initiation of the Fresh- men and two new faculty members began on Thursday morning, September 20 and ended with a picnic at the Lake of I-Iorton on Friday evening. The Freshmen boys and Principal Hutton were required to wear green hair bows, carry dolls and weartheir clothes backwards and wrong side out. Everyone was assigned to carry books to class for a senior. In addition to this, each Freshman entertained atlthe picnic by performing in a very special way according to the method designed by the upper classmen. Carlton Ross A w' gf yi' tk. f ,, A, 15. ' lf mud Mmulm. , dw. mu .n-muni- x ,J ' ' - , , . 4. M, -lf Vzimiw, W , , ATHLETICS 9 my I n, ' Q f f 9 f-at f -f 551' J, qvzyi N 45 Uhlfgw ' k ' wf ' -1 Lv ' f ' x , , 9' ' ' v 1, Q, E . . . ,. ,.. . ,AM 4 , f 1-.4 w W. W Ay' P 1. 4 f -, x ,- si , f 'ia- , gm, m -z wr V ,yy . 4 , I K . L4 -, G , f-,qs-, ...... , r- ,,1w1f,', FIRST TEAM BASKETBALL 1945-1946 l First Row: Robert Taylor, Owen Modeland, Carl Bohnenkemper, 'Julius See, Donald Barnes. Second Row: Glenn E. Hutton, Coach, 5 Jirnmv Burkart, Marvin Kale, Donovan Johnson, Donnie Knudson. SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL Knudson, Kneisel, Zimmerman Willich, Grosfield, Rodvelf Coach IjIuj9J1 SOFTBALL TEAM f , 4.4.--,H-N .Q .R .mn 4 1 ...Mrs Eu. .uf ' SPORTS Softball: D Willis won five out of their eight softball games, and took a third place in the Brown County Playoffs by defeating Morrill 12 to 11. The scores of these games were: Willis 8 Robinson 10 Willis 8 Everest 10 13 Huron 12 12 Robinson 11 9 Everest 12 ' 24 Huron 4 8 Robinson 6 CPlayed off tiel 12 Morrill 11 CBrown Countyb Basketball: Willis played a total of 25 games, eight of these being tourna- ment games and a regular season schedule of 17 games. Our sea- son ended by winning 12 and losing 5 games. In the Brown County Tournament, the second team was elim- inated by Robinson by a score of 28 to 16. The first team placed third in the county by beating Powhattan 30 to 19. The Pirates won a close game in the first round by defeating Robinson 31 to 27 , but lost to Hamlin 39 to 36 in the Semi-finals. The Pirates placed second in the District Tournament by los- ing again to Hamlin 27 to 25 in the finals. ' - At the Regional Tournament, Willis won over Robinson 49 to 34 but lost in the second round to Sts. Peter and Paul by 35 to 31. These are the season's results of the first and second teams: Willis First Team 43 ' Powhattan 21 , 37 Morrill 24 24 Effingham 37 31 Huron 11 35 Hamlin 21 40 Robinson 18 45 Fairview , 5 25 Everest 28 . 38 Horton 20 48 Morrill 7 24 45 Whiting 41 39 Fairview 8 19 Hiawatha I, 37 39 Hamlin 41 31 Powhattan 20 37 Robinson 20 Q 42 Everest 57 .L ' -H Willis Second Team, 20 Powhattan ll Morrill 16 Effingham 21 Huron 21 Hamlin 13 Robinson 8 Fairview 15 Everest 21 Horton 18 Morrill 19 Whiting 16 Fairview '7 Hiawatha A 16 Hamlin 19 Powhattan 25 Robinson 21 , Everest County Tournament , Second Willis 16 Robinson 27 ' First 1 Willis 31 1 Robinson 27 Willis 36 Hamlin 39 1 Willis 30 Powhattan 19 District Tournament Willis 38 Fairview 13 , Willis 35 Everest 29 Willis 25 Hamlin 27 Regional Tournament Willis 49 Robinson 34 Willis 31 Sts. Peter 85 Paul 35 Track: The track season started the week following basketball There are four lettermen back from last year. They are johnson Barnes Modeland, and Kale. 4 .wif f -w-1 . nwnxln-an-,fp , ' fi , f X B R f ' x ' , 4 : 1, A Q1 1 my 1 H 5 E L.- 5. ' unlll-.- f - ' !! !!!!!E!!!!. xx f Jill Vllh-IillIl: X .:!!'2!. Q !!!7.!!!!!- , IIINIIIW I-lnnlln-II' .A!!!!E!!!. ' !!!f'ZA!!!' 4lllllL1llL1lx',, lllllllll IF l5'!!5!!r..A!.!.!!!! 9 YQQHHID-lllll-I-f ,.-I N, !!::::::.'!!!!!.!1 'i:555 ' HHIIIIIIIIEFQI 'zze nseeseaieek llll !Y'.j--I!El . :!E!!P' !!!!!!!!! , gui' Illllllll !!!! P '!!!!!!! ' 'lllll I' ASV 'resign . 'Q IY lllll X Q 1!!,r xx xg' ' fx Q' A . if V J Acrlvlrles , fu M'y.-u.-. Q,-I 1-tel? Bum 5 Qua l Student Council E Pjrat e n ' 'Evelyn' ' Girls Club Taylor at the bat Rah! Rah!Q ' ' Brain Trusts Mr. Hutton, Prin, Mrs.' Heffelfinger Miss Flagler Mrs. Chapman Beauty Queen Mr. Reeves At a softball game N,-f -M km. -, V , , Lf , Q , . 0 . ST? , -.1-nfqmm ww. --.-A .f Q. , . 1 , GRLS' CLUB ' . The Willis Girl's Club was organized September 12, 1945. The aim of the club 1S to promote the physical, social, mental, and relig- ious development of the high school girl. The Girls' Pep Club was incorporated in the Girls' Club. The officers elected for the lst semester were Ioan Willis, Pres- ident, Ioan Larson, Vice-President, Delores Ross, Secretary and Treas- urerg Fern White, Head of Social Committee, Addie Lambert, Head of Program Committee, Betty White, Head of Service Committee. Miss Flagler, Mrs. Chapman, and Mrs. Heffelfinger are the sponsors. New officers were elected for the second semester. They were Betty White, President, Addie Lambert, Vice-President, Gladys Small, Secretary- Treasurer. The committee heads were changed also. ' One of the first activities of the club was a Mother-Daughter Ban- quet given October 16. Ioan Willis served as toastmistress and Mrs. G. Lambert responded for the mothers. The program consisted of various numbers given by Lila Zimmerman, Addie Lambert, Ioan Larson and Delores Ross. Mrs. William Hastie of Hiawatha was guest speaker.- ' On the 14th of February the Girls' Club gave a Valentine Tea for the mothers of all the high school students. Betty White served as host- ess and was assisted by Gladys Small and Addie Lambert. The Girls' Club members were guests of the Matinee Music Club of Hiawatha September 12. The girls and their sponsors appreciated this invitation. ' During the year the Girls' Club made money by selling pop, pop- corn, and candy bars at softball and basketball games. Several days each week the girls sell pop and candy bars to the students. At Christ- mas time the club made money by selling Christmas Cards. The Girls' Club took their turn giving semi-monthly assemblies with 3 0ne-aCt play, Among Us Girls. At the close of the play the girls sang a song, The Much Afflicted Choir. The Girls' Club meets semi-monthly. A different member serves as hostess each time. The program, is centered around one idea that the hostess has decided upon. Some of the topics have been Margaret O'Brien, 'fThe Heart of a Rose, I Dare You, fashionable hair styles, personality, manners. and games.. l vii . MUSIC The entire student body is enrolled in chorus and ten of these are members of the band. Under the leadership of our music in- Strlfctoff MTS- Esther' Chapman, we have achieved one of the most active music departments in the county. For the past three years the music department has presented two home concerts annually, one at Christmas time and the other in late spring. For the past two years the Willis All-Stars Chorus and trio have won lst place in the County 4-H Music Contest. .Individual soloists and ensemble groups were rated high this year .in the. County Music Festival. Much stress has been given to individual instruction and achievement. The vocal department has given complete programs for out of town parties, club meetings and church services, in addition to indi- vidual numbers for the activities of school including plays, banquets, and regular assemblies. Mrs. Chapman wishes to give recognition to Carlton Ross, freshman, as the student who has made the most progress in music this year. Carlton sings soprano and plays the trumpet. Addie Mae Lambert ASSEMBLIES This year we have had regular bi-monthly assemblies. Outside of the class assemblies we had several special assemblies. In October Mr. Paul Skinner, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Horton was the guest speaker. He gave a very interesting talk on Goals in Life. Mrs. Heffelfinger, English teacher was in charge of our Halloween assembly. She read the palms of several of the students during the program. The Armistice Day assembly was given on Novem- ber l2. Mr. Hutton, principal, was chairman for the program. Guest speakers were I W Zentmyer, Dale Sawyer Lloyd Pederson. Mr. Elder pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of lfiiillis was the guest speaker, at the Thanksgiving Day assembly. In Ianuary Mrs. Howard Clark and Miss Mildred Imach of Horton gave a splendid assembly program. Mrs. Clark reviewed the book Any Thing Can Happen Here. Miss Imach, in her native dress of the Apache tribe gave the song Nearer My God To Thee in tribal sign language. This demonstration was followed by severalviolin numbers by Miss Imach. These assemblies were enjoyed by everyone. ALL SCHOOL PARTIES The Girls' Club sponsored the Christmas Party which was held in the gymnasium the afternoon before Christmas vacation. The gaily dec- orated Christmas tree was surrounded by numerous gifts including a Ho Chest for the bride-to-be, Miss Flagler. The festivities began by play- pe ing games. This was followed by group singing of Christmas Carols. Mrs. airy, . D -L :ww-.uA,.-4-gnu. Heffelfingel' fHVOI'Gd US With a reading The Defected Santa Claus by james Whitcomb Riley. Then with a jingle, jangle, jingle, the jovial Santa Claus entered and distributed the gifts. , Our second all school party was held on Wednesday evening, Ian- uary 16 in the high school gymnasium. Julius See, Donald Barnes, Beu- lah Mace, and Gladys Small were in charge of the entertainment commit- tee. The evening passed too rapidly while the entire group played a well selected group of games including Truth or Consequences. Betty White and Marvin Kale served on the refreshment committee. STUDENT CGUNCIL The Student Council for Willis High School was elected early in September. Those elected by the student body were: Ioan Willis, Presi- dentg Marvin Kale, Vice-President, jim Burkart, Secretary and Treas- urer. Other representatives were: Carol Bohnenkemper, Beulah Mace, Carlton Ross, and Ioan Larson. The Student Council has sponsored sev- eral activities including, Freshman lnitiation and a Halloween Float for the annual frolic in Hiawatha. HALLCDWEEN FRO LIC The annual Halloween Frolic was held at Hiawatha on October 31. Ioan Willis was the candidate chosen to represent our s hool in the beauty queen contest. Miss Flagler, commerce teacher, superiised the students in decorating the school float. The theme of the float was the pirate chief, our school emblem. Carl Bohnenkemper was head pirate. Several other boys acted as the pirate crew. The ship was decorated in orange and black, the school colors. BASKETBALL BANQUET The Basketball Banquet was held at the High School March 13, at 7:30. We were served a delicious meal by the Home Economics Depart- ment assisted by mothers of the students. The banquet room was gaily decorated in school colors of orange and black with the school emblem of a Pirate as the center of interest. A number of students took part in the program lead by Betty White. Those present enjoyed the inspiring re- marks by Mr. W. I. Hastie, on the Game of Life. CAFETERIA lt was through the courtesy of Mrs. Heffelfinger and the Domestic Science girls, that we were served hot lunches twice a week through the winter months. Those who helped with the cafeteria work were: Betty . White, Fern White, Lila Zimmerman, Florence Pautz, and Mrs. Heffelfinger QQ-Q HUMOR 'Yr- M. Manager: Didn't you get my letter firing you? BOY: Yes sir, But on the letter it said 'Return in five days'I I Well, Doc, you sure kept your prom- ise when you said you'd have me walk- ing again in a month. Well, well, that's fine. Yes, I had to sell my car when I got your bill. - Drof. trapping on deskl: Order, please! Voice from back ros: Coca-cola for me. Mrs. Mace: Beulah, who was that young man I saw kissing you last night? Beulah: What time was it? Lady: I want a ticket to New York. Ticket Agent: Do you wish to go by Buffalo? it . Lady: Certainly not! I want to go by trairiqf ' . Dick T.: I don't know. Fern W.: I'm not prepared. Donavan: I don't remember. Owen M.: I don't believe I can add any- thing to what has already been said. Charlie Z : I want to buy a pencil. Clerk: Hard or soft?,' CharlieZ.: Hard, it's for a stiff exam. Marvin K.: I fell the other day and hit my head against the piano. Mrs. C.: Did you hurt yourself? Marvin K : No, I hit the soft pedal. ' ---uu-oA--g--p----- She: You remind me of the ocean. He: Wild, romantic, restless ---- ? She: No, you just make me sick. Cowboy: Getting your saddle on back- ward, aren't you? I ' Dude: That's all you know about it, smarty. You don't even know which way I'm going. Dick T.: Dad, can you sign your name with your eyes shut? His Dad: I think so. Why? Dick: Then close your eyes and sign my report card. New Employer: I understand that John used to work for you. Is hea steady worker? EX-employer: If he were any steadier, he would be motionless. V Did you hear that Smith's business had ' run down? I thought that had happened. I heard that he was going to wind it up. Teacher: Can anybody tell me how iron was first discovered? Addie L.: Yes, Teacher, my Uncle said that they smelt it. Addie Mae: Gosh, I'm stuck with this composition. Mrs. Heffelfinger: What's the matter? Addie Mae: I've spelled professor with two f's and I don't know which one to rub out. s Aw- v f 1.4 , I air: - -J: , ip, . .ak II. .E ' - -xQf.-Ag? A -fm Qi f mm 5, AUTQERAPI-ls J. H .Q , k 4 Y 1. v , Xu 5 .9 1 xx ' 1 ffwffi , M: -H Q, Mmm, ,-rung.-, ,4- gy. 4 af 1-1' A.-if ,, LR 4, U5 Q V 1 L, . 35 4, ., .8 Je' Ji. -1.4 11 -nb s ' .-5- pl, .F f.' - F P - ' --x '. P1 iff? 1 Q 9 n -. ,A f 'f-I Jw. V, 327' Y , 1 4, 4,1 ' P? L'-1 1. filvv . -'n 5 +0 3 Q ' I v , F, ., 'ei 'fr .-. flaw'- 559 7579 931 -1-J 'K Q ., jk jx , kg as ay ,..-,tix ' X-' I7 ' X - ' I :st A w , Q' V X I .Y x' - 5 Skvp Z X . A' Il' lx 'IV . , K: Y 1 0 ADVERTISING 1 -. 1v ' 1 .v ..r V. ,Mm-f.. Wg. -M.-1.-umm-nnxu-f,ul: N Dolmonioo Hotel R OOMS Dinner s ' Plate Lunches Sandwiche s Soft Dr inks ALWAYS WELCOME Ross mwm, MGR. PHONE 104 - HLAWATHA, KANSAS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1946 The Hiawatha Dair Products Co. PHONE 118 HIAWATHA, KANSAS .4 .Q ,-,, X 4 5, V' 1 A ,,, V , ,wsu ' 1 lQ 27 ' f 'Adi t N 'efff-,. 5' 40 f my The Horton Hospital PHONE - 25 HORTON, KANSAS Cowan Implement 84 Coal Co, john Deere Implements Perfection Nlilking Machines Iron Fir efman Stokers Tractor Post Hole Diggers ' Belting Supplies Twine Genuine John Deere Repairs Coal Gr aint Blower s Briggs 8: Stratton Engines Harnmermjll Belts Anaconda Fertilizer Complete Wico Magneto Service lHI,AWA'I'H.A,, KANSAS Phone 5 710 Utah Street rf' ww MARKET YOUR CREAM THE CO-OP WAY SUNFL OWER BUTTER MEANS QUALITY Sunflower Co-Up. Creamery Ass'n EVERE ST, KANSAS T OUR POLICY ALWAYS HAS BEEN TO SERVE THE CUSTOMER WHEN IN .NEED BE SURE YOU LOOK OVER OUR LARGE STOCK Haas Jeweler gre Gift Store 1-IAAS HAS rr HLAWATI-LA, KANSAS Frames and Axles Straightened . V Body and Fender Building ' h Complete Motor Service Wheels Balanced O g Power Wrecker Service ' 'Q' l.Gm8U,S Motor Service Phone 4-00 ' 105 ,N. 5th Street A Hiawatha, Kansas Hudson Sales gl Service Ray E. L emu Monell L eman -'iff--Pi ' Q r A 1 1, 1 1 ,N m Y ,I ,N v Q ,M-1: K M ,fl , J 1 1,4 w-M-,emma rq,v1-rw 1.14.-, mfr. .fu r M-fm B.. v omp ete e of Hardware Plurnbingl and Equipmpeni Stoves Implexnents Electrical Appliances car and Tractor Repairs HUTCI-IISON HARDWARE THED. HUTGHIBDN, MGR. - EVEREST, KANSAS I Hot-point Electrical Appliances Atlas Gu F1l1'1I4ECe5 ' Fairbanks - M9119 Deep Well Pumps . CHIEF 'THEAQTRE Hiawatha,Kans.as Always the Best in Entertaimnentt HIHWHIHH MIHHH CH. - Frank W, Sterns - Owners Phone 512 los-11ef 1f1.gsfree+ Hiawatha, Kansas Chevrolet Cars and Trucks Full Line of Case Machinery . ART -CRAF T' SHOP Clements-Clements Job printing Office Supplies Greeting Cards Bucks Stationery 603 Utah Hiawatha, K ans as .V ,GA ,, , pu- .M-nm n-na ni RAKE MORTUARY Phone4-5 Horton, Kansas F. , EMERSON GARAGE Electric 8: Magneto Service - Briggs 8: Stratton Motor Service General Auto Sr Tr actor Repairing Hiawatha, Engineered Lubric ation Kansas HORTON LUMBER COMPANY Phone 1 Horton, Kansas M, L. Rous ey, Mgr. WORLEY ELECTRIC Maytaqv Hotpoint - Sunbeam Phone 31 or 231 HORTON, KANSAS Parts and Service 104 We st Eighth , . ' -gg?-H Hr - . 1 a, P. ' .+,.' , ,,. ' .1 25 .. , wtf -- M ,. Q '.rK, wx . ,f4h2,,.,,,V V ' ' .ei .1 .ff -W I.: A , , 1-nngwmmu-m-vw HUC,KABA'Y'S COFFEE SHOP 'Next to, Theater Horton, K.a.ns,as Franklin XX ite Creaanr Fountain Service .PELIKAN STUDIO For Photos That Please O Horton, Kansas Kodak Finishing Filnrxs THE DIMMOCK MORTGAGE COMPANY Phone 11 Hiawatha, Kansas Farm Loans G. I. Loans Insuir ance o lowest rates All We Can Save You Money ALLISON HARDWARE Del-J aval Separ 8101-5 Perfection Oil Stoves Norge Line of Electric Refrigerators Horton, Kansas ' Great Western Paint Wash-er s Stoves n umm. M,-fx-.W aus 1 ,mm-.mum-mf naw..-va H.-mn.-1 n.-m.-p.4wv ,..-r umm ang: m GEIGER EL EVATOR Grain, Feed 81 Seed Custom Grinding, Mixing Guaranteed Seed Cleaning Phone 113 Everest, Kansas 'If I1:'s Insurance, We W1-ite It Real Estate FRANK GEIGER AGENCY Horton, K ans as Resident Phone 156 Business Phone 97 Horton Grain at Feed Co, Mamxiactures SUN GOLD FEEDS Buyers- Sellers All Grains Custom She1.1.i11g-Grinding, Mixing Phone 38 Horton, Kansas 303 East 91:11 street Phone '55 Say it with Flowers ' THE HORTON GREENHOUSE Potted Plants Horton, K ans as Cut Flower s , l -, , -L., 4+ .4155 21 1 ' 1 1,':v-rl ' Q- 1 c, x 4,ng,'- - J ,ILM , - , ., N . H . A ' A .f . 1 ' M ' r , - ' ,Q 1 V . . . .,.-, ' . .V ' ' W f ,Lf V. 'X 'I x u NEWTON REYNOLDS 8: SON Contractors Hiawatha, Kansas Phone 96 729 Oregon GEORGE DODSON, INC. fs' Sales Service Car s -Trucks -Tr actor s -Irnplilnents Body Repair-Town Service Phone 228 725 Oregon Hiawatha, Kansas STERNS HARDWARE Hardware 8: Queensware Norge Electric Appliances Telephone 56 Hiawatha, K ans as MATHEWSONS H. G. F. MEAT 8: GROCERY Fresh Meats Lees Canned Fruit 8: Vegetables Fresh Fruits 8: Vegetables Hiawatha, Kans as may his .45 , 165' ' .GZ 5 COMPL. INIENTS FROM THE HIAWATHA ,IIMPLEIVIENT co. Hiawatha, Kansas I Mimxeapolis-Moline Farm Machinery . Phone 98 WOLFE FEED 8: GRHAIN CO, HiawathaFeeds Custtom Grinding and Mixing--Grain ' Cash Paid for Poultry' and Eggs Store 82.1 Oregon Elevator 809 Kickapoo Phone 531 I Phone 22.4 Hiawatha, Kansas O. K. RUBBER WEL DERS ' 716 Oregon,S'c. Hiawatha, Kansas just Phone 189 Tire Reeapping - Repairing - NewvTires LEAR MOTOR CO. Chrysler, Plymouth Hiawatha, Kansas 'v -u' 'f .,,,m, pf, ,,..fm, -f., I f-arm W fu . ,- J -f 1 ,A , .. M H, 2r,,1f.,. , U My . .:, ,, ,ff fi '15 ,lb ,fx Y. . 1,,2Z,,,,LI .i, ,. , , W. ,. .M :ff A- L. GRAY Jewelry 8: Gifts Hiawatha, Kansas A Good Goods Only Hardware and Furnace Service AMANN'S Hiawatha, K ans as 1 88 8 194-6 CITIZENS STATE BANK Hiawatha, Kansas Memb-er F eder al Depo s it Insur ance C-crpor ation JPRIEBE 8: SONS, INC. Hiawatha, Kansas Direct Buyer of Poultry 8: Eggs Phohe - 2 7 1 .M r ,?,:,xf .E vw ex. ,' ,' ,. ' 'fx lx. I-fy'-Y '- ,.,,, - .w,,. Zvi MK i IVIONTGONIERY WARD Horton, Kansas Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE COOK'S VARIETY STORE Novelties, Greeting Cards, Music, 8: Gifts Horton, Kansas Compliments to Willis High Seniors For Cleaning, Pressing, Dying ' Alter ations, Mending Hats Cleaned - Blocked Send to LEGLER CLEANERS 123 Sou-th 6th Hiawatha, Kansas gr -4' A H-nr A.. ,M , 1WcKIS'SACK'S HOME. FURNLSHINGS Everything for the Home Complete Line pf Gifts Furnitnrte Repair, Refinislringp I 8: Upholstering Phone 28 Horton, Kansas WIL SONS CAFE Everest, Kansas speeaimizamg-1n.qnn11tyefssas at mofderfate prices Ice Cream, Candy, Cigars and Cigarettes Special Sunday Dinners Served from, 11: A.M'. to 8 P. Ivi, I Gnmpliments af FAMOUS SHOE SHOP Horton., Kamsns I REDMON GRAIN CO. Hiawatha, Kansas Phone 119 Alwny inthe ,market for grains JAcK's SANDWICH sHoP Sandwiches, sdlnds. Home Made Pies. Chili: Horton, Kansas WHITES SHOE ST ORE 'New Shapes Shoe Repairing Horton, Kansas I and Co.ngr,a1:u1ations GRIFFITI-I MOT OR CO. 'Buick Dealer Hiawatha, Kansas THE BANK OF HORTON ' The Blmkln. the Cornerf' A Complete Banking Service ,-2. . af. Q . consume MARKET open, cart find the key Head Quarters For The Best Grade Chaffee Hiawatha, ,Kahsas il 1 Y Hiawatha Rahiatar Mutha Repairing Cleaning Recoreing 724-'Oregon Street Phone -389 Hiawatha., Kansas I HORTON NEWS STAND Books 8: Mag amines. of All Kinds Lending Library Horten, Kansas DAV'IS DRUG STORE The Reliable Drug Store Phone 3.6 Horton, Kansas Westexn Union ' 'Bus Depot SCHUETZ WELDING SHOP . Aeetylene and Arcwelding 130 W. 81:'-li. Horton, Kansas TED McCLASKEY SERVICE STAT ION KEY -SHOP Horton, Kansas HAUCK GROCERY Horton., Kansas A Good Place To Trade ASKREN 'S GROCERY Horton, K ans as ,, . . .fr V 11' fum,-.-.1 vuu1..fm.:.-u H. L. TYRER at sori Blacksmithing and Welding E8 16 Oregnn St. Hiawatha, Kansas fa 1 g un 'CQU1P1iID.8hfS of NL EMERSON GARAGE I-Iiacwatha, Kansas Gladys M. Surface V. M, Surface BROWN COUNTY HATCHERY Chicks--Feed--Psultry Service Custom Grinding A Phone 394, Res. 732 Himiathg, Kamusi 711 oregsn B IERER ' S BetterQuaJ.i:I:y H.i.lrwa:tha,Ka.ns,as Hiawatha, Kansas MOODY TIRE SERVICE TIRE SALES and REPAIR 4-Z4 Oregon Street Phone 315 PALACE BAKERY Horton, Kaus as CARPENTER'S DRUG STORE Willis Students Always Welcome Prescription Specialist Phone 154- Hiaw,a.thn,, Kansas B O U G H T ON The Cleaner Horton, Kansas x , ' R V, v.Q:v-ngniev -.mqn.'v.-1.2.1-pw'--'.,f.11nv . . . up-.mr ,fn mu- BERNIECE'S BEAUTY SERVICE We specialize in razor hair shaping A 8: F Cold Permanent Waving Phone 99 Hiawatha, Kansas Meats -Groceries -Ice Cr eaan Soda Pops Get the Things you Need At The Place You Like To Trade I Service 8: Quality With A Smile JOHN B, 'MATHEW Compliments of ODOM'S SHOE SERVICE Hiawatha, Kansas WINKELMAN'St Everything for the home I-Iiawatha, Kansas Furniture Electric Supplies Gift Items P aint Applianc e s Complirnexdzs of HLAWATHA FIRE. DEPT., Hiawatha, K ans as MEEK F STGRE 8: MORTUARY Hiawatha, K ans as Phone 128 DAL E BAIL EY Probate Judge ENGSTROMfS DRUG STORE Let us Fill your Prescriptions The Busy Corner Phone 86 Hiawatha, Kansas ,f-. G-Amari! -' SPONSORS IO!-ISDN DEWS FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Phone 165 S 210 S, 7th St. Hiawatha., Kansas 8iitiii388888i?ki8?ii8i?iiiiiikti Czompliments. of HEITMANN'S HAMBURGER SHOP iiiiiiiikiiiiiii314383118 MINNIE1 w1NTE.RsHEmfr' 5,4 , W , ' - ' -, - . , : ' T5 g K Lriifig, .. 1' I li L - -, 1 . gig? Z , zu 44