Winfield High School - Lagondan Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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Page 13 Rcminiscinq perplexed,and Dewey's father, Le Moyne Browning, was afraid that Dewey was a problem child. Others taking part in the play included Robert Ellinger, Marian Garrick, Ira Magnusson, Melvil Hanna, James Peterson, Bob Sunderland, M a rj o r i e Schantz, Margarette Garrison, Bob Hughes, Cecil King, Dorothy Dunbar, Jasper De Vore, Gerrie Tuttle, and Joan Smith. Various members again dis- tinguished themselves in the var- ious fields of music, forensics, debate and art. Dick Dolloff and Joyce Sooter made the first string of basketeers, and Bill Sanders and Lawrence Klein were suc- cessful reserves. W elhighiight df the soc i al eve S! was'J the 'annual junior class fbanquet held in the spring. The theme used was that of a jail, of the brig of a steamer, and all food and decorations were carried out with that idea. The program was furnished by the Collegian d a n c e band. There were various musical and dance numbers. Gerald Tucker was the toast-master, and the evening was spent in fun and it was highly entertaining. Now in this sixth year, we have reached the final port, at last we have reac h ed our destination, that distant port that we started in search of six years ago. This year we have been the head crew for the entire senior high. Our commanding officers are Vic Allen, commander-in- chief, assisted by Marian McNabb and Nancy Jarvis. Howard Fink

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Page 12 Rcminiscinq and class activities. Our captain was again Melvil Hanna, and his assisting officers were Mark Alt- vater and Ardonna Adams. This year was a very busy one, since we were all taking on new jobs in the societies and various other activities. Many of our students were in the various society plays. Those taking part in the Alpha play included Audrey Watkins, Ralph Rosencrantz and Howard Fink. The Alpha play was The Goose Hangs High. and it was greeted with much success. The Philo play was a thrilling mys- tery story, Mystery in the Lib- rary. Those present seniors that took part were Bob Orahood, Cecil King, Marian Garrick. The Die Beste Society presented Ex- press Yourself , with Bob Misak and Christine Pettit carrying the romantic roles. Our own class play, athree-act comedy, Remember the Day was a definite success. The story of this play centered around a high school lad who thought he was in love with his teacher. The lad, portrayed by Bob Orahood, got into many embarrassing sit- uations, and caused the teacher, Nancy Jarvis, much anxiety. His mother, Jean Dilworth, never knew what to expect next, and the little neighbor girl, Lily Dem- ieville, couldn't understand why Dewey should want the teach- er when he knew that the neigh- bor girl was just waiting for him to look her way. The German maid, Marian Mc- Nabb, was at many times very v1.J.......,......2 ...asa-.-. ...- --' ' -Y' - W- 'fl 'Y -V ,.. .-..,.,.. . ..... May the Winds of Good Fortune Shed Their Breezes on this Senior Class of '39 Row 1, Left to Right Serrot, Fred-Die Beste: Fred is one of these easy going and very likeable boys. Miller, Venita-Alpha: She's cute, and Lorene's special chum. Sanders, Adrian-Philo, Interesting to know, and quite interested in a former W.H.S. twin. Sawyer, Marjorie-Philog She's pretty, quiet, and very sweet to know. Sanders, Bill-Alpha, He's tall, curly haired, plays basketball and is a favorite with the ladies. Row 2, Left to Right McNabb, Marian-Die Beste, Her in- telligence, attractiveness and plea- sing personality make for her pop- ularity. Roy, Dick-Die Beste: His intellectual ability is admired by all. Rush, Alice-Philo, This quiet senior miss is liked by all who know her. Rogers, Richard-Die Beste, Nice look- ing isn't he? Constance definitely agrees. Roop, Dorothea -Alpha, She is Max- ine's constant companion. Row 3, Left to Right Peterson, J ames-Alpha. He's going to be a professional boxer one of these days. Schantz, Laura-Alphag She plays a big ' bass fiddle, and is the proud poss- essor of a fine alto voice, Parson, Guy-Alpha: He's tall, dark, and definitely handsome. Robinson, Doris-Alphag She's cute, she's pert and she's a swell sport to know. Peterson, Kenneth-Philo, He's agood student, and an exellent boxer, Row 4, Left to Right Roberts, Jean-Alphag She's sweet, very attractive to acertain W.H.S. baritone. Orr, Dale-Philo: He never has much to say,but he is a very good student. Prigmore, Rogene-Alphag She's pert and seemingly fond of Kukuks . McCreary, W. V.-Die Besteg 'Dub' is an all-around swell guy, with per- sonality plus. Potter, Geraldine-Alphag She's been quite an asset to W.H.S., too bad she Wasn't with us longer. Row 5, Left to Right Orahood, Bob-Philog He's plenty okay is the unanimous opinion of all. Prouty, Roene-Philo, She's quiet and constantly seen with her sister. Nisbet, Bill-Philo, This popular young man can really make apiano 'swing it.' Porth, Margaret- Philog She's small, dark and seemingly always quiet. Misak, Bob-Die Beste, prexy-actor, debator, musician, and he's always where he is needed most. Row 6, Left to Right McIntosh, Eleanor-Philog One of our new-comers that really knows the right way to agitate the ivories. McPeek, Janis-Philog Nature endowed her with a pleasing personality, and is our flutist deluxe. McKnight, Marjorie-Die Beste, She posesses a host of friends, and, she's cute as they grow to be. Miller, Margie- Philog She's popular and attractive, so no wonder she's spoken for. Mitchell, Alyce Rae-Die Besteg This lovely soprano is quite popular indeed. Metz, Grace-Die Beste, She's sweet and very likeable. Row 7, Left to Right Prouty, Ruby-Philog This seniorlass is as quiet as her sister. Schantz, Marjorie--Philo, She's always happy and has a cheery smile for all. Seley, Beulah-Philo, Buelah has a quiet disposition, and she's very nice to know. Miller, Rosemary-Alpha: Well-known and well-liked by all. Plank, Marjorie-Philo, One of her spe- cialties is heing where she is needed most. Pcttit, Christine-Die Beste, Her scho- lastic ability will assure her suc- cess. Row 8, Left to Right Myer, Tom-Philo, His fine debating and scholastic ability is to be ad- mired. King, Viola-Alphag Rosie's little shad- ow, with a streamlined figure and fleet fingers. Klein, Lawrence-Philo, Ollie will lose one of his state champions when Lawrence graduates. Lively, Mable- Philo, She is character- ized by blon d ha i r, and athletic ability Long, James-D i e Be s t e 3 Martha agrees that James has a very win- ? ning personality. 'mln 'W ' -- -- 1 ,-

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Page 14 Reminiscinq has been the captain of the entire student body, with Christine Pettit as secretary. Hi-Y has had as vice-president, Donald Groves and as secretary, Robert Ellinger. The commanding officer of the Girl Reserves has been Jean Dil- worth, with her supporting of- ficer Dorothy Dunbar, Harold Snyder has guided the Future Farmers, and Bob Misak com- manded the Die Bestes, Cecil King the Philos and Gerald Nolan the Alphas. The pep club was lead by Nancy Jarvis, assisted by Rosemary Struebing and Dorothy Dunbar. In the various extra-curricular activities Bob Orahood again gained recognition in forensics: Margarette Garrison and Tom Myer were debaters, and Nancy Jarvis and Jean Dilworth quali- fied inthe National music con- test. John Hanlen and Louise Evans made us all art conscious. We all welcomed our basket- teers who were crowned the state champions. Four of the members were seniorsg they are Law- rence Klein. Joyce Sooter, Mel- villlanna and William Sanders. Many seniors were in various society plays, and, our own play, Your Uncle Dudley, really wowed 'em. The play centered around a retired business rnan. Howard Fink, and the goings-on of the various members of his family. His mother, Margarette Garrison, was a lovable old lady, and her various children, and grandchild- ren, Mary Beth Griggs, Bob Misak,and Patty Yorke, did much to disturb or help the household, May the Winds ofigood Fortune Shed Their Breezes on this Senior Class of '39 Row 1, Left to Right Hendrickson, Bill-Alphag For an all a- round good sport, he can't be beat. Wheeler, Zereta--Alpha, She's always sweet and kind to everyone. Sooter, Joyce-Die Besteg He's tall, a basketeer. and one of our most pro- minent bachelors. Jarvis, Nancy-A'pha, Our famous ivory tickler, and as pretty as her picture. Steele, Leslie-Die Besteg He's bound to be a farmer, since he's happiest when near Akers. Row 2, Left to Right Stiner, Olive Marie-Philog She plays the 'cello,and she's' a very efficient young lady. Brant, Bill-Die Besteg Curly blond hair, a cute smile, and a very winn- ing personality make him an asset to W. H. S. Watkins, Audrey-Alpha: If you want the very latest local news, just ask Li'l' Audrey. Boyd, Sam-Alphag A handsome lad, and very much interested in a cer- tain sophomore lass. Yorke, Patty-Die Besteg Her dancing ability is exceeded only by her good looks. Row 3, Left to Right Sunderland, Bob-Alpha: He's the Nel- son Eddy of the class of '39. Struebing, Rosemary- A l p h a 3 She specializes in making A grades, and many friends. Diller, Merle-Die Besteg What would happen if he was ever without Mar- garet? Dunbar, Dorothy- Die Besieg Viola leader, and just as good a student as she is pretty. Ellinger, Robert-Die Besteg Actor, and an all round good guy. Row 4, Left to Right Dilworth, Jean-Die Beste1G.R. prexy -This popular senior always has her clarinet to Bank on. Cook, Earl-Die Besteg His basketball playing and ability to make A's will be missed. Demieville, Lily-Die Besteg Short, cute, and outstanding in dramatics, Davenport, Clarence-Die Besteg He specializes in auto mechanics. Evans, Louise-Alphag Her artistic ability will win her places of honor. B rf M Row 5, Left to Right Cantrell, Robert- Die Besteg He shines when it comes to quantity of person- ality. Dobbs, Dorothy-Die Besteg A popular miss with plenty of pep. Brewer, Arthur-Philog This popular lad came hack to us after several years' absence. Tucker, Lola--Alphag She has a nice smile. and a pleasing pe lity. Brothers, Kenneth-Die Besteg rack man and a Future Farmer. Row 6, Left to Right Conner, Georgia-Die Besteg She's an- other of our quiet stenographers. Anderson, Fredonia-Philo, Efficent, sweet, and a friend to all. Birdzell, Iona-Die Besteg Biologist de- luxe, and an outstanding scholar. Deckard, Vida-Alpha, Her winning personality makes her an outstand- ing grad. Benedict, Lillian -Die Besteg She is al- ways ready with a smile. Beeman, Maxine-Philo, Next year's 'cello section will miss her. Row 7, Left to Right Cranston, Faye-Die Besteg She is one of our happiest cut-ups. Burgauer, Geraldine-lfhilog This red- haired violinist will be greatly miss- ed next year. Beltz, Elzora-Alpha, Quiet, but very nice to know. Barnett, Ruth Helen-Philo, One of these stenographers that really has what it takes. Alstrom, Mary Aileen-Alpha: A very unusual and interesting personality behind that pretty face. Dyer, Margaret- Philo, She always has a smile for everyone. Row 8, Left to Right Allen, Vic-Philo, Senior class prexy, Lagondan business manager and a very influential young man. Calloway, Margaret-Philog Pretty, and seen as Merle's constant companion. Calvin, Hugh-Philo: Interesting to know, and a big bass fiddler. Cranston, Virginia-Alpha: This blond lass won't have a bit of trouble in trying to get along. Allen, Glen-Alpha: A whiz in American history, and the same as a track man.