Winfield High School - Lagondan Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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Page I5 Reminiscinq which ever the case might have been. Marian McNabb, Bob Ora- hood, and Cecil King were also various characters contributing their part in the plot of the play. The Theater Orchestra was also featured at the play. The group plays at all school plays, but for this year's senior play, they all appeared in full formal dress and played George Gersh- win's Rhapsody in Blue. fea- turing Nancy Jarvis at the piano. Our banquet was our last big social event. The theme of the banquet was Hawaii, and many beautiful decorations graced the walls of Recreaton hall for this gala occasion. The pro- gram and food were both corres- ponding to the theme, and it was indeed the greatest high spot of the entire voyage. It wasn't long after this great occasion that we had our big commencement pro- gram, fo l lo wed by the formal closing of the journey. Well seniors, no longer will we trod the decks of the good ship W.H.S. As we look back over our long voyage, is it any wonder that we hesitate for a moment as we sing our Alma Mater, and walk down the gang-plank for the last time? We've been on one of the best Steamers afloat, and all of our officers and each and every member of the crew has done a commendable job. Good-bye Winfield High School! May the praises be yours for bringing us through the storms and obstacles, trials and tribulations, once again to port, but this time more ably and better educated men and women.

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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.

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N s Page 16 Nimble-Handed Viking Musicians Expand Activities of Department ii-71l As this goes to the compositor, the Department of Music will be bringing to a close its 33rd year. The year has been marked by smooth and even progress toward those departmental objectives which have through the many years been mileposts along the way to high inter-scholastic standing. The orchestra has been rehearsed and built on the idea for a concert performing season rather than a contesting group. In so doing this season's or- chestra has covered more material than any other such group in the past. The orchestra has presented more concerts this season than ever before. Although the W.H.S. band isn't so old as the orchestra, its development has been almost unbe- lievably rapid. This year it has been the largest in the band history of W.H.S., and not only the larg- est, but also the best. The band was featured in a concert at a local theater early in the winterg the proceeds were used for new instruments and uniforms, for the purpose of expansion. ,The band has been doing more street work, and is looking forward to establishing itself as a regular marching band next year. The Little Theatre orchestra appeared at all high school plays, and by adding a group of charac- ters to furnish the gyrations, the two groups form- ed the Thimble Theatre Co. One of the major achievements of the vocal de- partment was the Christmas concert given Dec. 22, in which all the choruses and small ensembles par- ticipated. For the finale all the groups joined in .w . ' U A i l Woodwind quartet: Pictured from left to ri gfht is Betty Jean Dilworth, Janis McPeek, Betty Mat- thews, and Margarette Garrison. singing carols, with responses sung by the boy's quartet, Twenty-two members of the mixed chorus attended the Southwestern Kansas Music Festival held in Wichita, February 2-4, and sang with a chorus of 576 vocies under the direction of Mrs. Carol M. Pitts. The inspiration received from Mrs. Pitts helped to give the students a better under- standing of choral music. Winfield received 26 highly superiors in the an- nual Southwestern College Music contest. Of the 26 wins, 11 of these were won by various ensembles and the remainder by the various soloists. One of the groups to win the highly superior was the boy's vocal quartet. This group was com- posed of Gerald Tucker, lst tenor: Bill Nisbet, 2nd tenorg Bob Sunderland, baritone: and Howard Fink, bass. This group has been in popular demand throughout the entire school season. The boys have