Willis High School - Pirate Yearbook (Willis, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1947 volume:

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Literary Editor .................... .... Assistant Literary Editor ....... .... Art Editor .................. . Faculty Sponsors ...... ....,............. . ...... , . ooo: Donovan Johnson Delores Ross Dale Zimmerman Marvin Kale Don Knudson .Jimmy Burkart L, Burton Grosfield Lloyd Kneisel Betty White Mrs. W. H. Merriam Mr. Glenn E. Hutton, Principal Donated in Memory of Marvin Kale April 2001 ff J Tin' Mu -V -w ' A-Q. fi. P W ,, M44 K I. A -Ni, gy., - 2 , me-2.4.,.m. Q? 5.14 4: , ,Til f 5,2 ' 'ffl : I - lg ,. f1.f.'r 3, . vb, :-if im-+fg'f' . . fi5.i?f ff? 5 .' 3: 4. 7-36. .4 V Ein, 4 V, we N . we .,,,, x.: ,vbw .. vw ,L . nw. .K , iam.. ax ' gr-N54 rf 5, . 3,1 1 4 f '41 'r 3 4 .. A ,. , 714 ff . 4. , 44. v -1 a, f A 1 4 Q 14, DICATI N 3 4 E . 1 'W , -1 To those from the Willis community who made the supreme sacrifice, We dedicate this book. flee-5 4-TA T F A C T Y ' '.. 5, .- Glenn E. Hutton Mrs. W. S. Heffelfinger Prin. Mrs. H. M. Chapman, Mrs. W. H. Merriam qv v ,., X WS 5-is .455 1 5 E- X 1 :M . J. dew f- ,.1,, + 1 4 4 , 1 .Ag 14 , 1 4- Q Dale Zimmerman Evelyn Sale Donovan Johnson Bges. Sec.-Treas. Marvin Kale Delores Ross DOH KI111dS0I1 Vice Pres, - . rn u , 1 9 ' , fv ' 5. , ' 'Q ' 45. - ' : 1 1' -' gn: '. , N ' H E , ' ,, F I -5- ' r z. ' , R f ,' -'. .H ,M , J ,Q - Q , 1 .- , L Q V X , A El QL 4 4 Q .ge u,-4' 2 I fri: V Q .-1 1 -. f -w, i'Y'i9 -: 'r'a3:z 2 ,. l- ' ff' ' .ff 'S H., f is ' 5 V 541: -lk B SQ' 1 :lf Zark: vii: ' 'L -r 1 av x ,X-.-' V.-Lx: N 'fl 33tf'41.5 ' ' V -gl' 1 'J 'YP' ii Zigzgfvfwjp gr V . .,t.N ,- Y Yvitb-1.x 1 gym ff fiffw -W 'wi 11657 ,giffi M: ,- W? J F3115 J'-551,125 2,15 f9eRE? f75'f-g'1'3' h My 'Xa fmfffi +i!'Ji? 5Tg'-A. A '37 I 'fun W , 1 1 ii 1 INDIVIDUAL SENIOR ACTIVITIES' DELORES ROSS Mixed chorus, glee club, band 4, pep spuad, cheer leader 2, representative for beauty queen, president of the Kayettes, junior play, senior play, vice-president of the senior class. DON KNUDSON Basketball 4, softball 3, mixed chorus, glee club, track 4, yearbook staff member, student council, band 4, junior play,- senior play. DONOVAN JOHNSON Basketball 4, softball 3, football 1, mixed chorus 8, junior play, track 4, glee club 4, yearbook staff member, student council, senior play, editor of school paper EVELYN SALE Sabetha 1, l!2, Powhattan 1, White Cloud 1f2, Willis 1, mixed chorus 1, glee club l, pep club l, president of Kayettes, president of Senior Class, senior play, librarian, school secretary, business manager of school paper. MARVIN KALE' Basketball 3, softball 2, track 3, mixed chorus, glee club, year book staff member, student council, junior play, senior play. DALE ZIMMERMAN Basketball 4, softball 3, mixed chorus, glee club, track 4, yearbook staff member, student council, junior play, senior play. Class Motto One Increasing Purpose, Class Colors Lavender and White School Colors Black and Orange ug am -,4.w ,-. gnu ,W ' ' 'V . , -- vs' . - 5 3. , t ,Q K y ie If fggii, , 2 A 4-!g1.., Fwy' , 9+ , , vi, x : ,T , u K f' iw,5..'f5,-, if F: 5 U Lfvi .A-Wg, 1' gy! V gn , iii 49 414 , - 3 w ' , . 1 ' 1 ' '31 'fa 1' f 'a . 1 AE s . Hwy- s, .. 1,13 , ' .. 14' f rf. ,gM'iwQ,.-A f , 1, K . 1 , , ..:. if-K 1 n if!! 4' SENIOR CLASS HISTORY , On an autumn day of August 31, 1943, eight humble little fresh.- men entered the halls of Willis High School. - Those who enrolled werez' Marvin Kale, Dean Oakes, Betty Wolfe, Ioan Larson, Delores Ross, Don Knudson, Dale Zimmerman, 'and Donovan Johnson. The class officers: Marvin, president, Betty, vice-presidentg Owen Modeland, secretary-treasurer. These eight soon learned, in the first weeks of school, to re+- spect the upperclassmen. On the night of September 21 the freshmen were guests at a party given by the school. However, there was a catch--it was Initiation Night--and these freshmen entertained the student body by acting out the orders of the toastmaster. 'Twas a memorable night, though, and after that school seemed to take on a new light for these .bewildered greennorns. . On October 13 the freshmen had their first social class party. Their sponsor was Mrs. Chapman and the other faculty members were Mr. Crow, Miss Sebelius, and Miss Griffee. Needless to say, that year and in the years following they have taken an active nn rt in the school activities. y In 1944 Betty Wolfe didn't start with us and during the course of the' year Dean Oakes left us, ln the second semester Clair Olsen from Powhattan enrolled, maintaining our class of seven by the end of the year. Our officers were: Ioan, President, Delores, vice. president, Dale, secretary-treasurer- - Our sponsor was Miss Flagler, the Commerce teacher, who is now' Mrs. Charles Dodge.- The other faculty members consisted of MT- CTOW, MTS- MacDonald. and Mrs. Chapman. Mrs. Crow sub- stituted for Mrs. MacDonald, and later on Mrsg Heffelfinger replaced Mrs. Crow. Theclass event of the year was a joint part of sophomores and juniors. When -school started in '45 the class was fewer in number. Clair Olsen enrolled at..Everest, so there remained only six students. The class 'officers were: Dale, President, Don, vice-president, and ,Donovan secretary and treasurer. Preparations began for the play and itwas successfully given on November 16. A few weeks afterwards the juniorfclass were hosts to Mrs. Heffelfinger, our sponsor and Miss Flager-Dodge, our assistant .play director, at a dinner party at the apartment of Miss Flagler. Mr. Hutton was our new principal and Mrs. Chapman was our music teacher , . .. .,,,, ,, , -'1 ,la-'1q,.Q '2 X my '- Limb.: -n. . 'v -. W A -1 . vi- 6 , Ke 1 .1 ' n Q 4 W , I . .NJ A, 1 M. 5 -1' . nv - X -.fa 5,,'.L -I , ,.l 0' '-1g', 'e'.t-'v , I , 4 ' y .7,' ' . 'len-.M,'i', 'X .N V- .V ' N Y glut X , x .. H , . . f D R' ' v 4,,.f,,1 ' 'far 'W' 9 -,faq if 1- 1- - .A 1 E 3 ,y,2g,fl35?x+,8qg',q'?5j ' V, VA, :P N , a ,, 3, 5. .-,Q f,i fr'i r 'Af' MV 1 A ,. vw- 1 Q H P Q: -L. f -.4 -fv L uiheal- 'si f.'f',' 'dv I ff Q if 5-4? ' 1 1 Q , 4 , ,- I V -rx Aiwf 05. - - Q,-qfy f A Lf- ' L ,'v, .fH Y y, jet f, A','51l,, f I W. ,.,- f 7 L if -.Y ., . H ' ' 5' .13 K N L'v,,5viL,, .K 1- ff 'vii' 5 a a V' jf. , -41 , , K - , ,. ,am ,fag Ijzjnvfjidvdq W QL' Q f-vii--1 A In the spring +L jx niors were busily engaged in preparing for the junior-Senior Banquet. After much Work, mental and physical, it was given on April 29. The theme Was a Latin American Holiday, The banquet was given in the dining room of the Cobun Cafe in Hiawatha. Cur final duty to the seniors Was to decorate the stage for bacclaurate and graduation. In the fall of '46 Evelyn Maisie Sale, formerly of Powhattan, enrolled and Ioan Larson left us during the early part ofthe year. The officers for this year areg Maisie, presidentg Delores, vice presidentg Donavan, Secretary and treasurer. Our class sponsor was Mr-. Hutton. Thenew commerce teacher was Mrs. Henry who res 'gned at Christmas and was replaced in the second semester by Mrs. Mefriam. This year the seniors have had active parts in the student counc: 1, the yearbook staff, the Carnival, the plays and other activities. Our Spring Calendar for the senior year is: Feb. 4 pictures taken Mar. 7 basketball banquet Mar. 19 Mothers? tea April ll junior-senior play April 25 junior-senior banquet ? ? ? ? ?? sneak day May ll baccalaurate May 12 class night May 14 graduation May 16 last day picnic THE STUDENT COUNCIL The student council met about once or twice every six weeks. The members ofthe council planned the freshmen initiation, the Christmas party, and an all school party. In December they decided to buy a radio and took an afternoon off to purchase one in Horton. The council must have gone into every electrical appliance store in Horton, and finally purchased a General Electric Table model at the General Electric Store. When an important school question arose, the student council met to discuss the problem and straighten it out as Well as possible. The student council was not very busy this year, but whenever needed, it tried to serve the students of the school as well as it could. The officers were president, Donovan Iolmsong vice president, Marvin Kale, secretary, Betty Whitegttreasurer, Donnie Knudson. Lloyd Kneisel fs W qv., L A 1 is M '?, ' 5 , J -- + WAN ffq' ' 4-1 .ff 3 2, I Q f-iw: f HF' .,,?:. mi r A Q v .jf f xv ff V K.. 4 A , -,, 31 . ,. ' ' -S S., ,- V .1 . :fiz Nga' 11--'35-i-vffvg. ' K, . W T I... K, , QQ J 'iw ,VQPV f 1 A ,,vg.qv Q4, .7 A -f 1 x-Y-?v,ve'w.:M A , -f - -nwfhf 4' '-' J' -w5?'f1f-fvfbml 'mfx W. L 4 .I:,,w Q' ' ww' Rf-,SI Y , . , ,-, wwf, 5?-1,2 f g:gf6gg A'gf1icJ,- Q N' ' N 3,- -M ,Af ,,,9,a,1:Wsf,,,, Y- K, ,mx V 5 '.f-M q 1f Y ' 1 ' ' ff' vM L 'Ev' ' 5 ,JL v 1 V! . Tm. d4,.'f,'f 1 ' YYQQV Q . ' ,K .QL 5 L. ,?3..f 5 1 15, iv CLASS WILL We, the members of the class of l947, having reached the goal of our high school career, and though worn to a frazzle from the strain of overtaxing our brains, still being of sound mind, mem- ory and understanding, do make this our Last Will and Testament, thereby revoking and making illegal all former wills or 'testaments by us at any time heretofore made. As to our property, real or personal or any of that which we are rightly entitled at the date of our departure we devise, be- queath, and dispose thereof in the following way, to wit: , We give and bequeath to the seniors of '48 all our surplus cash, bonds, and uncashed checks and all our earthly stocks, after, which this noble institution, Willis High School, our Alma Mater,-is to be reimbursed for any damage we may have caused. We leave to our teachers our incompleted lessons and our poorest rendered recitationsg we also leave to them restful nights and undisturbed slumber, for no longer will they have to worry about our examinations Cwhich never did bother us in the leastl. No longer will our grades disappoint them. No longer will they have to listen to our troubles. May they enjoy their well earned rest after such strenous toil, worry, and sweat as they may haveg spent over us. For future use, we will to the Freshman Class the large sup- ply of brain power which was willed to us several years ago by a sen- ior class, but wenever neededit. The above mentioned is to be used bythem carefully and persistently while they are still in Willis High School. ln order that the Sophomores may not feel slighted by our . generous offerings, we will to them the generous supply of chewing gum that is stuck to the desks and to the door leading into Mrs. Chap- man's classroom. A We give and bequeath to the underclass men our vast knowledge of 'show to get along with the teachers . Each member of the class has one or two earthly possessions which he wishes to bestow upon one of 'his schoolmates: Donovan lohnsonz His well managed hair and big smile to Paul Willich. Maisie Sale: Her giggles to Ruth Ann Jacobson. Don Knudson: His ability to get along with the referee to Bob Taylor. Dale Zimmerman: His ability to sing to L. Burton Grosfield. Delores Ross: Her ability to attract Powhattan to Fern White. Marvin Kale: His ability to play the piano to Lloyd Kneisel. Marvin Kale and.Dale Zimmerman i.Z :'! i' ' ., f,w,..l -1, '1 - U x Wm: - wr ' 'Lv LJ. K, ,i. ,I .lie-' - .xr '.:.. Q N- , if 3,3 25? 11-42 ANL, ffl' i fa-v.4'1.:,,. v Fw 4 ,, 7 ., , f,,:'- 1 15,11-,H ,rf V74 5 . 4 , pw . ,-N. v .'-, n 4 ' -1 v IUNIOR-SENIOR PLAY The junior and Senior Classes put on their play, HThe Antics of Andrew , April llth. The setting for the play was the combined dining and living room in the first floor apart- ment of Andrew Browne, near the Cameron College Campus. Living with Andrew in his famcy apartment are Willie Waldo and Harold Hadley, his pals. Andrew's Uncle Isaac from New Zealand gave Andrew fifty dollars a month to go to college and told him that if he married it would be advanced to one hundred dollars. Andrew wrote Uncle Isaac that he married and that his mother-in-law had come to live with him, so the allowance was increased to one hundred and fifty dollars a month. The peak of excitement was reached when a telegram arrived saying that Uncle Isaac was in town and that he would be at the apartment in fifteen minutes, As Willie and Harold were dressed as girls for a college play to be held the next night, Andrew had them act as his wife and mother-in-law. There were many hilarious times when the boys slipped out of character. In the end Uncle Isaac say the boys' disguise but he overlooked the deception because Andrew planned to marry Althea Thorne soon. . L. Burton Grosfield 'Z Sen-in Ugg! H HH'-t2.,' . , r -,x iw. :K u , . me VFW , A-7 i ' wg.,-rv. CLASS PROPI-IE CY Iust before we seniors got our pardons from the parole board, better known as the board of education, we dropped in at Ye Olde English Room to learn of the future from Madame Heffelfinger. As Mme. Heffelfinger gazed in her crystal ball the first to appear in her vision was a bowlegged man with a handle-bar mustache, sporting a loud shirt and towering sombrero, leather chaps and boots. She saw him tacking a sign on the corral fence which said '5Tourist Accommodations at El Grande Rancho of Vera Cruz, Mexico . After peering long in her crystal ball she suddenly exclaimed, i'lt's Donovan Johnson . After this alarming vision had passes she meditated un- til the vision of another of our classmates appeared. Her vision carried up beyond the blue Atlantic and finally stopped at the quaint German town of Freiburg. Here her attention focused on a middle? aged lady, with horn-rimmed glasses, walking toward her homei She carried several school books. As sheentered her modest little apartment we noticed a sign plate bearning the name Frau D. Irene. Krautz, Private Tutor. We assumed that must be Delores Ross- Gazing back to America, Mme. Heffelfinger settled her eyes on an office in New York City. Sitting behind the desk in an over- stuffed chair was a dapper young man in a blue pin striped suit, hair all slicked down, and feet on his desk. She did not recognize the young man because he was wearing glasses 5 also, he had a big smile. Her eyes were dazzled by the big diamond tie' pin and ring he occas- ionally flashed in frorrt of her eyes. As the picture startedto fade away, the words on the office door were barely visible, HZip and Zim. with Zimmerman's Vitamin Pills.. Dale Zimmerman, President. She next saw field after field as the crystal ball traveled through space to the other coast. There it flickered as if in agony. Finally the picture cleared and we saw an orchestra playing away as if that were the only thing in the world to do. Leading this orchest- ra was a middle-aged man with a plump torso, wearing tuxedo and gaiters. He had an ivory baton with which he directed. Also there was a wave in his hair, but somewhat mussed from the exertions of dire'ct- ing. We wondered if this could be one of our seniors because on the music racks was painted 'SPidge Polosky . We finally decided that the director must be Marvin Kale, because-hisnickname in school was Pidge . IV w -1 ' 2 1wf+'.4 gg4.:- ' '1fH.7f' .QE k 1 1 1 m,. . ., ,, x , Wt, A f -M., ' wsu' , ev .I x X: Mfek . . . fm, ' ,af . k wa e-H i1'-575: ' 1 . .i 1 ,LN . ,L W V H53 --A -Cf uf fx- , ,TQ-3. V, ' , , . f V ,g. N, 1, Q V A- 1 .,7, F .L LQ 1 .UG W . vu f , -y ,M . -ff . W1 ., ,, , 'sf 4, if J' As if that were not enough or surprises, Madame Heffelgfinger gazed into the crystal ball again and saw a trim brown haired woman sitting in a steamer chair on a streamliner headed for Hawaii. She was dressed in the latest style and was accompanied by her husbandg he was dozing behing a newspaper, so we could not see who he was or what he looked like. We were surprised to see this, though we had always wondered if Maisie Sale would get her wish to go to Hawaii. Well, on to the last senior. Mme. Heffelfinger did not have to gaze far, for off the coast of California there is an island. This ball stopped there. She saw a short young man wearing a gray suit and a small cap and had a pistol strapped around his waist. He seemed to be surrounded by bars. The man had merry brown eyes and seemed contented. We thought that it was no one we knew, so we asked Mme. Heffelfinger to go on, but before we could say more, Mme. Heffelfinger said the man was Don Knudson. Well, what do you know? We did not think that Donnie would get into such a place, but we put our fears a- side and searched on. It came to us when he went to his office, for the door bore this inscription, 'sDon Knudson, Warden of Alcatrazfs ' With all our class accounted for, we paid our fee and left the English room, wondering if this would all come true. Evelyn Sale TRIP TO TOPEKA Would you like to shake the hand that shook the hand of Governor Carlson? This was the question going around Wil? Tuesday january 30, after the students had the opportunity to shake hands with the governor of Kansas on Monday. As a part of our educational pro- gram the faculty took all students to Topeka Monday, jan. 29 to see the Kansas legislature in session. Thetrip from Willis to the state capital was made in style with a police escort. Highway Patrolman, W.W. Smith of Hiawatha led the caravan of cars on the round trip. Besides seeing the Kansas legislature in session, we went to the capital dome and visited the Art Museum. The day will be remembered by those making the trip, especial? y the thrill of shaking hands with the governor. Betty white ar. ,- ,. ' Q-1. A'4:1,.:3L? ,L -v .ini . - i' arg' .J , ., 4:4 ,. Y wg . . gm ii 4 I E y x Q 5 1 . ' 1--. e' 1+ ' X -, ' ' 'V ffvgl-1 , fn Q, . , 5 3, ' F pw U - . ' ez- A 15 Q' js -1 'A + 5. wg 4-,, .-:NA ,W WP,-gk, M, V.,-V ,, , ' '- ' Y. if' , L3--P ' ' ah 'LM .wb Er., sf - ki,-. W ' ' Y r iw:-,ff K ' - uf 1 :' 'VF' 'fix ' uf 'N ' ,'i'1'M '. 441. v,1,a!A H 4-K mm Tak' 53,731 I., MR. Y . NG :A-va: ew 1 Hi ' V, g .71 ,, , ,-fa MA :Q 5,1 1 I W 4 2 5 Vs. 4 H. 4 f-if e ,, j2.R- 'Q ' ' v,, P 3 - ,il - .,. 4. 1 L AMERICAN HISTORY The American History Class learns something that is useful and true. We read of the heroes of yesteryear. American History helps citizens who are not certain of the kind of government they want. When they have studied history they will knowwhat kind of law their forefathers had and whether it was successful. lf it was not satisfactory they will know that they should not adopt this kind of government. Altogether it gives greater know- ledge and conversational ability on some of the subjects of antiquitv and the beginning of our country. - To know something of the lives and the works of some of the men and Women who have started our country is a great privilege and pleasure. By patterning our lives after great men We may live better. Evelyn Sale ST: PATRICK TEA The Kayettes entertained the mothers of all the students at a St. Patrick Tea on Wednesday afternoon, March 19, in the high school auditorium. The boys were also guests for this occasion. Mrs. lla Merriam sang HWhen l'm Dreaming of Erin, l'm Dreaming of you . Mrs. Esther Chapman gave a travelog on her trip to Europe and Mrs. Nora Heffelfinger read the poem, Home by E. Guest. After the program hour, the guests were served hot honey rolls and Russian Tea from a beautifully appointed tea table. Maisie Sale, president of the Kayettes was assisted by Delores Ross and Betty White 'in the serving. CA FETERIA 4 During this school year the board of education has helped main- tain a cafeteria. Each student who eats at the cafeteria pays twenty cents a meal. Mrs. Heffelfinger has planned the menus and Mrs. Tom Swear- ingen has prepared the food. There has usually been twelve students who ate there each day. - I Marvin Kale qw UNDER GRADE A gfnu Vx?-U? C' 'Zi 'nik' 6, ay , J'21'-fm, 1 ws- 1, V ,N .ww ,.. . ','- 4 i gg'ij?h ,jf M m 1L'.gQ3 7-f' ' ' + .- , ,,, fy . .i . 'V-rr H' f L A .t, 1 , '- 5 Aly .,, V f, 'QP A ,L , fv N g AM, ,. ., - A. , 'f'y 'f?f!f 1,4 'JI i JUNIOR CLASS Front Row: Betty White, Mrs. Heffelfinger, Advisor, Fern White, L. Burton Grosfield Back Row: Lloyd Kneisel, Robert Taylor, Paul Rodvelt, Lloyd Kheisel Pres . Paul Willich, Iimrny Burkart L. Burton Grosfield NPaul Rodvelt Vioe Pres. SGC--Treas A 4 , v 4 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1944 ten little Freshmen 'walked sheepishly into the study hall of Willis High School. We an got along just fine' for several weeks until the upper classmen decided that we needed to be initiated. It was a little harsh but all survived and it helped to make us much better schoolmates. The Sophomore Class also started with ten members but came down to the present number of eight after two classmates moved away. That year we took on more ofthe responsibilities of a student in Willis High. Last fall the same eight members enrolled and assumed the full duties of Juniors. Instead of having the Iunior and Senior plays separately we decided to have a' joint play in April. To take the place of the junior play we held a carnival the early part of the year. The Juniors desiring class rings ordered them this year in order to get full use of them in our Senior year. The rings arrived soon after Christmas vacation. The Junior-Senior Banquet, the Juniors' courtesy to the Sen- iors, is one of the main events this year. This banquet is April 25th at the high school. This has been a year we will always remember. We have had a good time and are looking forward to our Senior year together. L. Burton Grosfield JUNIOR -SENIOR BANQUET I On April 25th, the Juniors entertained the Seniors in the ban- quet room at the high school. The school board members and the faculty were also guests. Lloyd Kneisel servedas toastmaster and Maisie Sale, president of the Senior class responded. .-The theme Old Fashioned Garden was carried out in the program of music and toasts. The decorations made an appropriate setting for this garden party with its old fashioned well, its cobble- stone path and rustic love-settee. At the- close of the dinner, the guests were entertained with a surprise show in the auditorium. 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'VW M-fv '?'Z e.1QN v1.:5'1:zf -K 2?-'ng , .v .,L., , ' Q w w ,- xp . W a el 1 X , 513 1' ,WLM - f: ,'9'1.3 -Q5 ff-'-my 'f ,- nf: ,XM -'ff N ,iw I A. ,.' X'-fx t,f???3f'2i1'34iQf 1.-J' 1 1 V445 Fi ' w irie ,-S: 'f 4'-' fJi'i1afff'., 1.14 -fy ' , f 1, vm ,' - GEOME TRY Geometry, taught by Mrs. Heffelfinger, is a study of triangles, circles, polygons, quadrilaterals, line segments and their construction. The study of geometry will be helpful to those who build--in determin- ing the design in construction and in decoration. Geometry is used by builders in making measurements and estimates of materials required. Geometry is used by the farmer for repairs on buildings and for making small useful articles to be used around the farm. People use geometry in everday living, by building shelves, cupboards, towel racks, and many other knick knacks. Geometry gives one the ability to prove that a figure of design is correct in shape and size. It also develops mental capacity for de- bating and giving arguments to support one's point of view. Paul Willich LA TIN Latin is the basis of the Romance Languages such as g Spanish, French, Portugese and the languages of the Balkan States, and they are all similar to Latin. If one has a good knowledge of First Year Latin, then he may take the languages of these countries in college without much difficulty. Another advantage of Latin is improving English Grammar and Vocabulary. For example the word amicable , comes from the Latin word, amice , meaning, Hfriendlyn. English grammar would be less difficult if every Freshmen or Sophomore high school student would take a course in Latin. Documents, if written in Latin are unchangeable because spoker by the famous men of ancient Rome. In the course of Latin we read passages that were written by Caesar himself. This alone is a good reason for studying Latin. Donovan Johnson c w, 4 - f . , , QQ' SOPHOMORE CLASS Left to Right: Richard Tollefson, Delbert Keeney, Florence Pautz, Junior Schrader, Mrs. Henry, Lila Zimmerman, and Carlton Ross. junior Schrader Lila Zimmerman Florence Pautz Pres. Vice Pres. Sec. -Treas. 5, ' SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY At the beginning of the year six sophomores came to enroll in the Willis High School. In the group was a new boy, Junior Schraden. formerly of Hiawatha, who came to Willis after his parents moved on a farm nearby. The two sophomore girls took part in girls' club and music, while the boys went out for sports. The class officers were: Iunior Schrader, president, Lila Zimmerman, vice presidentg and Florence Pautz, secretary and treasurer The sophomore class gave an assembly play entitled Adeline's ' Anticsn. In this play they had to borrow Raymond Wilson of the fresh- man class, because there were not enough boys i.n the sophomore class to complete the cast. Carlton Ross TYPING Typing is essential for any person who wishes to be a steno- grapher or an office worker. Typing is a quicker, neater, and more preferable way to write letters and manuscripts, and is a skill which must be learned slowly and accurately. The students like typing and their faces are smiles as well as the teacher who is very jolly, giving them a better attitude toward their work. Although there are only seven second year typist, they do a large amount of work, with the four first year typist doing the drill excerises. Because typing is so useful the students are glad they have taken it. They expect to improve and be skilledtypist by the end of the year. Lloyd -Kneisel LATIN ASSEMBLY The Latin Class entertained the assembly on january 15th. Jimmy Burkart gave a short history of the Roman people. Dale Zimmerman told us of the costumes worn by the Romans. An am- using poen was read by Donovan Johnson. The Latin Class gave the play, 'iSaturnalia , first in Latin, then in English. .The players were dressed in the garments of the Romans. L. Burton Grosfield N L- , .3 - H -1 A ik. :wiv-'41 ' 1' :Jfp -- 5 .g B, . --,A f. ., w, ,ff-...A f 4 'X 'ii-V .5 Jef' ,fx 1 H ,Mr ' i x , 1 '14, wx .,, Q-Q. A X1----, av. 1. ,, ., A w A .nf J. , K F , haw 4 . . X Y Y. .. ,V rv 4- 4, ,,a.. Q gn K5 ' I 'vw-1:-41 1 -A, J' ? 'ish 'K 9'i.1? Af..-Q.. ix 1 9 f Q , 4 U I 1 M 4 Q 'UM Jn' 5-M .Aa . ' ,L Wa. ,W , 4 'Aff' .f-,L , ra H -s iii Hm- 4 juivf 4 1 PSYCHOLOGY j Psychology is a study of the people with whom we associate. In our class we learn about the common man, what he says, what he does, and why-he acts in a certain way. lt tells how our life is spent, how we admire or envy certain persons, how we enjoy being with other people, how we help others and how we like to work with others. Psychology is a study of the human mind, although we do not study about it all the time. We discuss many subjects relating to the mind. We study about the people with whom we live and judge their actions. We learn how to co-operate with others, how others make speeches in public, how we make friends, how to make a good impress- ion on others, and how to go about getting a job. We also learn to judge our own actions. jimmy Eur-kart and Bob Taylor WHY STUDY ENGLISH? English is the one school subject that is in constant use through- out life. One employs it in some fashion all- of the time. One wants to use it in the best fashion with fullness, freedom and certainty. Blunders in speech or in writing are a handicap to success. Good English usage brings respect and esteem. It is easier to get one's wants satisfied in this world if one can speak well and write correctly. People listen with pleasure to one who can express himself clearly. We study English because it is our chief bond of unity with our fellow men. In learning English, therefore, one is increasing his power to express himself and thereby be a better citizen. 'English will help to keep us friendly and tolerant and prevent many misunderstandings. Whoever by his own usage helps to maintain English at a high level of purity, contributes not only to his own good but also to national welfare. Mary Gamble 1,7 ' 3,5 Back row: Ruth Jacobs on Pres. FRESHMAN CLASS Front row: Danny Sawyer, Frances Bindle, Raymond Wilson, Morris Rodvelt, Mrs. E. Chapman, Ruth Ann Jacobson. . Ei fl , 2 ' -.14 Yr' 1-. y,gj,.-iz' .3 -' ixfxz a'w.w1,'w.'?f' 3311 g-- ,.5' 'fr Frances Bindle Vice Pres. Danny Sawyer Raymond Wilson Sec . Treas. Q . n v K, ,,.1f-31,3 ,kk L Q .JB Q . . Lf ,.4.4 ,,. vu. . H l' K , FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Early in September the freshman class enrolled with five members. They were Raymond Wilson, Danny Sawyer, Morris Rod- velt, Frances Bindle, and Ruth Ann Jacobson. Raymond and Danny were graduated from Willis Grade School, Morris from Maple Grove, Ruth from Temple Rural Grade School, and Frances from Hickory Grove. We elected our class officers early in October. Our president was Ruth Ann, vice-president, Frances, secretary, Danny, and treasurer Raymond. On September 19, we were initiated by the seniors. During the day the boys had to wear shorts and green bows in their hair. The girls wore boys trousers backward. We were supposed to carry raw eggs in our pockets too, but instead we carried hard-boiled eggs. We wore our hair in pig-tails tied with green ribbons. Later that night, we went to the Horton Lake for a picnic. The freshmen were the first to have a class party and for this we went to the show HCluny Brown in Horton, and afterwards had re- freshments at the cafe. We gave an assembly play on Wednesday October 16, entitled, '6Greek Meets Greekn. This was followed by songs and jokes on indivi- dual members of the student body. The representative selected for the student council from our class was Frances. The freshman class was the only class that contributed lOO95 to the March of Dimes. We paid 159 monthly class dues. The freshmen took active part in music and sports in the school. The girls were re- quired to take English, citizenship, home economics, and typingg the boys, agriculture, health, English and citizenship. At the beginning of the second semester Mary Gamble from Kansas City joined our group of five. Ruth Ann Jacobson CARNIVAL The school carnival was given this year by the juniors and Seniors on the 18th of October. The evening was started with a show called s'Tommy Takes a Wifew. Following the play there were cake walks. Afterwards every one went downstairs for games. For refreshments there were snack bars--- one with coffee and sandwiches, the second the popcorn stand, and the third anice cream and pop booth. Paul Willich ' I -v. xx 'W' - I x In ' ,, , 'vu ff,-. ,, -' :f 4 ,pg C 3g,gg.F?5f .. 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'At Eififl N kff?21'1' :f'gJ,'f f - M '15-',l xx 1 - - Lvfnw- fgww ,5f'J23W'5fgE5fig: -we .,,agf9f??'22eU'.1W 1' , we- V,Sf.H::1:w - 1 ' v'-.ppm ,MQ 1 ,-L, ,L - Q I. .. , If an-fx 5 X 14: f wg f .:, ' .1 ' ' W QL- 'QQQ5-im? ,, Sv-gan ' 2 5,g5afi'?5i',fS5E5'Lfwg1L,.i ggkff-Wf 5', ff.-Vw ., 1. .,, Y-., .-My 'rw ff: Rd. 'Eavjv ' , . - : ,fi 1- f J 'f-..1I-tiff'-f 4.-Q, - ' 5. Na f ' CITIZENSHIP AND WHAT IT MEANS TO ME Citizenship means that a person is a citizen of a country and as a citizen has certain rights or privileges and also certain respons- ibilities. Citizenship means building our life together. In this adventure of building citizenship, youth plays an all important part. Our personality as citizens counts in a very import- ant vvay, our interest and support will be invited, even sought for, by those who would control the building of our life. together. Every strong movement in the World today is a youth movementt Good citizens will be urged to enlist in this cause or that because through our hands comes the control of our American life of tomorrow. People are needed now who can think clearly and are willing to Work actively in the task of building our life together. We have many rights and privileges in our country. Our peop- le are tried by juries and have the right of free press and free speech. We have the right to express ourselves freely and obtain fair treatment in the courts. We have the protection of life and property. We also have responsibilities. The responsible citizen is loyal in defending and providing for his country. The best citizen is the one who feels that his right to vote, to hold office, and to serve on juries were given to him as important tools in the task of building a better world. , Morris Rodvelt SEWING The first semester there were three girls enrolled in the clothing classg Florence, Ruth Ann, and Frances. Each girl made an apron and a cotton dress. At Christmas time two of the girls made Christmas presents besides their regular work. At the beginning of the second semester Mary Gamble entered our class. The second semester's project included Work with wool, rayon or silk. Florence Pautz , m , fzsfff. ff F, - 1 ' , :'f:'L' '- . ,. , ,.-1- , f, -N .L , ., m me ,,,. , 4. V . S f . 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'Z' Mi-f--w gm: - , V L ' lf f' 1277 'fra ef'f,,'5TqX'?2iHf.'ff- a35ff.L z:?z r:f'E+L13i??'Pf.?.Qfs wif M573 , ' -3 A H 1 a.L,,5,a',--f .ns K . 1' R. MJ M CD R 151 17 WA.: -af 1,2 .Y Lfggiglf Q 5 A 'iw uw f 11 P - 'wf : f, Lou Costello Taylor-- Hey, Look at that bunch of cows! Bud Abbott Grosfield---Not bunch, herd. L. C. Taylor-- Heard of what? B. A. Grosfield--Herd of cows. L. C. Taylor--Sure, I've heard of cows. B. A. Grosfield--I mean a cow herd: L. C. Taylor--Well, what do I care if a cow heard? I didn't say anything I'm ashamed of. Mr. Merriam: This makes the fifth time I have kept youin this week. What have you to say? Dick T.: I'm glad it's Friday. The shades of night were falling fast When for a kiss he asked her. I guess she must have answered, 6'Yes , Because the shades came down much faster. Mr. Burkart: Son, every time you are bad I get another gray hair. Jimmy: You must have been a corker, Dadl Iust look at grandpa! Mechanis: The trouble with your car, Miss, is that you have a short circuit in your wiring. Betty: Can you lengthen it just a little while I wait? Don K.: Hey, that wasn't the tooth I wanted pulledl Dentist: Calm yourself I'm coming to itl ' Mrs. Chapman: Give three collective nouns. Dannie: Flypaper, wastepaper, basket and vacum cleaner. Donovan: Father, you are a lucky man. Mr. Johnson: How is that? Donovan: You won't have to buy me any school books this year. I have been left in the same class. , Brown: Can you keep a secret? Green: Sure. Brown: I need to borrow some money. Green: Don't worry. It's just as if I never heard it. Willich: What tense is HI am handsome? Ruth Ann: Past! Mary was a chemist, But Mary is no more, For what she thought Was H20 was HZO4. '6My dashound died , said a'fi'tfle'b5y'to-his' teacher! 6'To badl what happened? asked the teacher. 'tHe met his end going around atree. 1:-----.----..---. .An-KA .gm 4 a mf' ,V Q. 1 f-.., Av Ji L1 -. wa, fr , Q er. . .W Q . ,- '4 51 f V '25 .- ,.w.1,, , m gs ,M f . 7 2 ,.. . - ET, v, ,B . H -1.- -rfkn a .jvg'.1. .P 'F' ' ,,.,,:, , my - 1 1 , , 1 1 4 - -.Q . ,xi -3 mhz!-4: , 1-4 ,park 4 if m K li. fx. 4 v V 0 N6 ,vii uw ' 5 ls.v- r AT I-IL 14 1 W, First row: I. Burkart, P. Willich, P. Rodvelt. Middle: L. Grosfield, Mr. Hutton, D. Knudson. Back row: R.. Taylor, L. K.neise1,.D. Zimmerman, D. johnson. .1-E. WY,-. X Q . 1 , Q1 1 ' ' . + :J , ,W , I , A ,..., 4 . M. SOFTBALL Softball, an outdoor sport, is a good body builder. As in all sports the players are required to have considerable skill in the games to have a successful team. In softball it is easy for all players to show good team work. The graduation of 1946 took four men from our athleticsg con- sequently, the softball teams were much weaker than last year. After the first week of school all the boys of Willis started practicing softball with determination to make a successful season. The softball team had a seasonal record of one win and six loses, and tied with Robinson for , the right to represent second place in the county tournament. A playoff . game was played in which Robinson came out on top with an 11-'7 score. The first team players were: pitcher, Donovan Johnson, catcher, Robert Taylor: first base, Paul Willichg second base, L. Burton Grosfieldg third base, Jimmy Burkartg short stop, Donnie Knudsong left field, 'Lloyd Kneiselg center field, junior Schraderg right field, Dale Zimmerman. . On October 25th the ball club hada half day off to go to Hiawatha for the tournament. This event ended the softball season. BASKETBALL Basketball is one of the fastest games played., More physical exertion and mental coordination is needed that in any other activity. The game is ptayed in four eight-minute quarters and every player must know all the fundamentals and rules of basketball. He must be able to control his temper and have all the important qualifications of a good sportsman. Basketball at the Willis High School is a well loved sport. All the boys have a sense of competition. Although a small school, Willis has spirit and pep. Moreover, the whole communityis behind us and our bas- ketball team 10023 whether we win or lose. Willis is proud of the trophies won county, district, regional and state tournaments. The 1946-47 record nine wins and thirteen losses. The team was greatly handicapped from ia ffl: of height, but the hustle and spirit of the team kept it in the Chick of the rzace. The first string players were Paul Willich, centerg Donnie Knudson and Robert Taylor, guards 3 Donovan Johnson and jimmy Burkart, forwards. The substitutes were Lloyd Kneisel, L. Burton Grosfield, Paul Rodvelt and Dale Zimmerman. ' A ln basketball a fine sense of competition, lots of spirit and a good team are all one could ask, therefore, Willis is really 'Gout for basketballw. 4, , K . ,. , Nw., , x . ,.,,f:i4 ' Q'3'i:f 1 - 'xl ' 1 Y V JV ,fu , . :gjjik W A ' iz 4-1 ,z A V ' 5 4 ,1 . It 1 -7,414 , If ,' ' f , R A ' , T, A e .L M A - -W , '4 I -X, 4 Q 1 'K , JH Q. , ' W 1 . , 1, V. , , V Q., a - 4 f Q ,. ., ff a f 1 T1-I fc xl!! .QE 1-of cT1v1'T1E 5 h,lsf22.,,gJGJ . V4 'Qu :yu x s 5, -, 5, ,W . W' ,in Ju -JA' gk ' HH A ag 1 r f, ,. . ,J , , A ful,-YT.: X .4 . -. W, ,, W 1 pv ' -f -ff-ff-ff., .1L...g. .wg .z -1: , . -4, ' W'-V K Q?',1,. X LL: 1 4... 4, .5 -4- --., ,Q 1 f f .4 ' 1, iv, qw Southern Exposure G I R L I S C L U B Mr. Reeves Glamour f .IQILEGII 2:3 458' ' wh' ff Q Boy age' A ij: '25, wiv .iff ,,, Qi W1 I - cf eg cf SS S 1 ,f . ff A ,f,,, ,,,, Q 4, 2 cj: :X . '-3 e Q.: Annual Staff Mrs. Henry dirrgjv, :- Y 1 k . ALL SCHOOL PARTY '- The all school party was held February 10 in the basement of the High School. The Seniors and Sophomores furnished the eats since they were the losers of the Tuberculosis Bangle's sale contest and the Juniors and Freshmen furnished the program. The Juniors and Freshmen presented a Tom Brennaman's Breakfast in Hollywood. The characters were Tom Brennaman, Paul Willichg Lloyd Kniesel, Station Announcer, Program Announcer, Paul Rodveltg Miss America of 1910, Mary Gamble, Miss America of 1946, Betty White, BudAbbott, L. Burton Grosfieldg Lou Costello, Bob Tay- lorg Costello's Wife, Raymond Wilson, Corny, Jim Burkartg Boppy 1 Filipino, Danny Sawyer, and the advertising trio was Fern White, Frances Bindle, and Ruth Ann Jacobson. During the program some of the guests were interviewed and presented with fine gifts. After Tom Brennarnarfs Breakfast in Hollywood , we had a game -of seeing who could make the. most words out of the name George Washington in ten minutes. Donovan Johnson Won with '77 words. Afterthe game the Seniors and Freshmen 'served a delicious lunch of sandwiches, salad, cookies, and pop. The evening concluded with a few games. i Paul' Rodvelt GIRLS CLUB ' The Girls' Club was organized under the leadership of Mrs. Heffelfinger- at the beginning of our school term. This year we have joined the state club known as the Kayettes. The officers for the first semester were Delores Ross, President, Betty White, vice-president, Fern White, secretary-treasurer. We hdld our meetings semi-monthly on Wednesday at 3:00 p. m. in the auditorium, and each member leads a meeting. During the first semester the Mother-Daughter' Banquet was held in the home economics room. The president presided over the banquet by giving the welcome, Mrs. G. Larson responded, Frances Bindle, ,Florence Pautz, Ruth Jacobson, Betty White and Lila Zimmerman presented An If For Girls . After the three-course dinner After the Church Supper was given by Mrs. C. Ross, Mrs. G. Larson, Mrs. G. Burkart, Mrs. J. Jacobson, Mrs. M. R. White and Mrs. J. A. White in the auditorium. The play was announced by Mrs. W. Sale. At the beginning of the second semester President Maisire Sale, Vice President Frances Bindle, and Secretary-Treasurer Florence Pautz were chosen to lead the: nine gir-ls and three faculty members... The main events are the Basketball Banquet and the Mothers' Tea. Betty White Qw- ,..w ' rf ' -r' ' ,f -:m,,.- 8 f U W 1. 4. A ' . n , ' . , 134, 1 - ev .5 ' a Second Team Alma Mater 1 J. a 19, W is ef Q1 15 Q I, n gg Q 1 DEDICATION GF SERVICE PLAQUE In an impressive ceremony at Willis High School january 29th, a walnut plaque was dedicated to the boys of the 4-H club and the Willis community in World War ll service. The names of the ninety-eight boys appear in bronze on the plaque which will be placed in the high school as a permanent memorial. The plaque was made possible by the efforts of the Willis All- Star fl-H Club which sponsored the project for two years. Money was raised by presenting movies. food sales and carnivals. At the dedication Gladys Small played the piano prelude and Rev. Elder gave the Invocation. After the pledge to the flag and the 4-H pledge, Marvin Kale, 4-H president welcomed the guests. Roy Babbit, representing ex-service men responsed. The address of the evening was delivered by Rev. I. P. Langsjoen. A vocal solo by Deane Thorson and Bendiction by Rev. Tate concluded the program. Albert Ross, chairman of the Willis Board, expressed app- reciation to the club for presentation of the plaque to the school. The honor list was read and Ioan Worley and Mary Bohnenkemper lighted tapers as a spotlight was thrown on the plaque. At the conclusion of the dedication the audience joined in singing the g'Star Spangled Banner Betty white BASKETBALL BANQUET On March 7th, the annual basketball banquet was held in the banquet room at the high school with the boys' fathers as special guests. The girls' club, the Kayettes, and the women members of the faculty prepared and served the meal. The boys gave the program including toasts and musical numbers. Mr. Albert Ross served as toastmaster. The decorations carried out the idea of the game itself with everything pertaining to a basketball court, with penants of all the schools played season. Fern White 1 1 . M 'E fgrwyvff,-1'aT', if k I l if . . ,V-F ,.-,'.- 'g,,if.,mf V , - W ..re.lg3 1 ff, - iw: I c 'f 9. 4-.2 ,S ful ni-Ls a 'lab f -ww 6 w 8.55. .6-1 f. W. . if, . 1,. 1. f . L .2 I k ,,,: 4 K' B5 4 H slip' s . x 'S 9 Va' H ' 1 nf 3 L- U is fn , .5 Q41-ii 3 if - n ii f I'nmmy Takes a Wife OWIS Q., 41 W . I gfeae? gif: -J ui-5.g M15 A Cffqf 4,3 ,xwf ,M . v' -'v',.' 1, 1 W A g 1 X . 1h + 47 ,X-4 1 .vf 9 1. .. I 1 is 3 4 -s P? , el' U f fa , ... 4 Y 4 'BJ 4 f 1 1 i ,,.a- f' '-Q xv E, i - -. - 1 5 5 S ' f MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department of Willis High School has had an active calendar this year. In addition to the two annual concerts, the Christmas musicale and the May musicale, this department has contributed special- ties to the Iunior-Senior banquet, the Basketball banquet, the junior:-f Senior play and the carnival. On April 19 the members of the glee clubs presented a music number for the county teachers banquet in Hiawatha. They also participated in the Brown County Festival held at Hiawatha in April. v On Friday, December 29, the Mixed Chorus presented a Christ- mas concert of a miscellaneous type but centered around the idea of the Christmas customs of other lands. Paul Willich and Dale Zimmerman served as narrators. Frances Bindle and Lila Zimmerman were candle lighters. The walls of the stabe were covered in deep red crepe paper spotted with bits of cotton to represent snow. For a. processional the twenty-six boys and girls carried lighted candles and sang 'slt Came Upon a Midnight Clear . They sat on an elevated platform during the entire program. Our annual spring musicale was given on Friday, May 2, at eight o'clock in the Willis High School auditorium. The mixed chorus sang the cantata, The Legend of Sleepy Hollowng followed by individual solos and small group numbers. Perhaps the most popular selection of the evening was MMemories of Vienna by the girls' glee club. Miss Mildred Imach of Horton played the violin obligato solo and this added a great deal to the performance. The program was closed by the instrumental ensemble's playing three numbers. THE CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 20th, after a few days of planning and decorating, the pupils of our school held a party, just before vacation. Names were drawn and presents exchanged. Betty acted as Santa's little helper. As she called off the names each one went up to the tree in the study hall to receive and open his package before the students. Afterward we played group games which were enjoyed to the full- est extent. After working up an appetite we had refreshments. When the party ended Mr. Hutton formally dismissed school for one week. This party put us all in a good holiday mood. A Lloyd Kneisel Lxihognphld 8: B d b WALSWORTH BROTHERS Murcolino, Mo., U. S A 4 .a ,. . Q - X. -v wg. 5. A , rf 1 . ' ev 3. , 'x - 5 Y . , ' X4 xv., ,- 1 ,?' 4,-5 f 1. .fl 5.2. 54 ' , It 2 Q. M ... 1 A M ' .540 bay. '77-PH, . ' ' I :v 1. V v-na 'f ffm, , ' 'u .M -'ag 'ivffgff' ' :L ' , . af ,Al . , X Vu- I ' dans. . w W ' .nip , v W. -f, '1- lfff 'YV F' 7 AUTOGRAPHS .4 WT, F .1 .f rv, 'fw13.Jl'? ia 1 4,4 -1 ln? .1,h.r K i.: J , ,Q 1' 5 , '1 -f 2. . :- gp N , , 5 J. in Ri 4. M. 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