Americus High School - Indian Scout Yearbook (Americus, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1960 volume:

This World Of Ours ONC E AGAIN an eventful year is brought to a close at Amertcua High School. There are many happy memories, and sad memories, for each of us, as we look back over the past 4 years. The end of the year is also a time for the Freshmen to look forward to September and a return to A.H.S. For the Sophomores it is just another summer vacation. The Juniors see it as their last summer vacation while still students at A.H.S. For the Seniors it is the final good-bye. For all — it is the end of another year. As we, the class of 1960, pass through these halls for the last time as students, we pause to reflect on our past four years, and to note some of the high lights of these years — years which have brought us together to form friendships that are never ending, and to gain knowledge that is never lost. TABLE OF CONTENTS F acuity................................................3 Activities..............................................7 Sport6 ................................................15 Graduates .............................................23 Undergraduates ........................................27 Humor..................................................31 Advertising............................................33 2 MR. CARL HEINRICH, Principal B.A., M.A. Kansas State University, General Science, Shop, Agriculture, Freshman Sponsor. Educational Leaders IN THE United States, Boards of Education are committed to provide a sound educational program to meet the needs of all youth. The Board of Education of the Americus High School, District 7, Lyon County is no exception. It is composed of R. I. Pickett, director; Willis Houston, Clerk; and Gerald Moore, Treasurer. The board spends many hours, without pay, trying to do the best they can to benefit and encourage the teen-agers of the Americus district. As is true in many cases, two of the members, Mr. Moore and Mr. Houston are graduates of Americus High. Gerald Moore, Treasurer, graduated from Americus High School in 1925. Mr. Moore has lived in the community since 1919. He served as treasurer from 1946 to 1952. This year he was again elected as treasurer. Mr. Moore attended one semester of college at Kansas State University and one at Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, after which he returned to Americus to farm. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are the parents of 3 children; Mary Sue, who is attending Washburn College in Topeka; Jerry Joe who is a Freshman at A.H.S. and Blain who is at home. Willis Houston graduated from A.H.S. in 1940. He has served as clerk of the school board for 3 years. Mr. Houston has lived in the Americus community all his life. He is president of the Kansas Swine Improvement Association. He and his father have been successful farmers for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Houston are the parents of 3 sons, Steven, Randy, and Harold. R. I. Pickett has served on the board for 12 years. Acting in his capacity as director, he has presented his four children - Duane, Harold, Karen Kay and Carol their diplomas. He has been a very successful farmer south of town and has been a faithful supporter of the basketball teams. MR. RICHARD FREEMAN, Coach A.3. College of Emporia, Typing, Bookkeeping, Health, Physical Education, F.B.L.A. Sponsor. MR. E. E. JONES B.S. K.S.T.C., Geometry, Physics, Algebra, Chemis- try, Sophomore Sponsor. MRS. GLENNIS LEONARD A.B. College of Emporia, K.S.T.C., Foods, Clothing, History, Government, Sociology, Secretarial Practice, Office Practice, Annual Sponsor, Senior Sponsor. MR. DARRELL RAMSBURG A.B. M.S. K.S.T.C., Boys’ Glee Club, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus, Band, Pep Club Sponsor. FRONT ROW: Joyce Ann Anderson, Pres.; Franklin Vice-Pres.; Mr. Carl Heinrich, Sponsor; Mary Jane Voorhces; Hermit Grother; Charles Kayser. Secy.; Patty Edmiston; Dean Edmiston; Jackie Worrell, Treas. Jackson. BACK ROW: Melba Simmons; Diane MUliken, JUNIORS: Hermit Grother, Student Council; Elizabeth Matile, Vice-Pres.; Linda Waidley, Secy.; Jackie Worrell, Pres.; Connie Forbeck, Treas. Student Council Sponsors Homecoming And Assemblies AFTER CLASS elections the Student Council was organized for the year. On September 25th, Joyce Ann Anderson, Diane Milllken, Mary Jane Edmiston, Jackie Worrell, and PUty Jackson, members of the Student Council accompanied Mr. Carl Heinrich, sponsor, to the Student Council Conference in Wichita. While there Jackie participated in a demonstration of informed and uninformed Student Council members. On Friday of each week the Student Council met in the science room for a luncheon meeting. This year the Student Council sponsored the Thanksgiving assembly; they had charge of the Americus High School Homecoming, January 8,1960; they also planned an all-school party which was held in the spring. SENIORS: Charles Kayser, Pres.; Bob Jackson, Vice-Pres.; Melba Simmons, Secy.; Larry North, Treas.; Frank Voorhees, Student Council. SOPHOMORES: Karol Ann Gatewood, Secy.; Diane Milliken, Pres.; Dean Edmiston,Student Council; Richard Proehl, Vice-Pres.; Gary Gibb, Treas. FRESHMEN: Patty Jackson, Stu- dent Council; Mary Jane Edmiston, Pres.; Mary Beth Blanken, Secy.; Sharon Mayes, Treas. hi. Hi m � Mrs. Daniel and Melba Simmons are repairing a book while Larry North, Charlotte Peak and Cheryl Mounkes are browsing. Mary Beth Blanken is checking out a book to Dean Horton. The World Of Books And Dramatics THE OBJECTIVE of any good school library is to bring good books to Its students. That has been the aim of the Amerlcus High School this year. The librarian, Mrs. Bette Daniel, has attempted to provide sources of informa- tion for all classes. This year the board of education purchased 100 paper bound books; 150 books were loaned to us from the travel- ing library. We subscribe to one daily news- paper, and 10 magazines. All of these are well used. The keys to the whole world are the books and periodicals in our library. We hope the students in our high school are learning to use these keys. It’s all in the family.' ’’GRANDMA'S BEST YEARS, a 3 act comedy was presented by the Jr. class, Friday, November 13, 1959, to a large and enthusiastic audience. The play was directed by Mrs. Bette Daniel, with William Smith and Herb Stone as stage managers. CHARACTERS Mrs. Abbott.....................Jackie Worrell Sadie .................. Sandra Dyer Joyce Abbott .... Linda Waidley Marion Abbott .... Connie Forbeck Dottie Morgan . . . Sharon Jones Willie Abbott .... Leslie Ames Shorty.............William Voorhees Jim Myerson....................Richard Edmiston Gram ...................Cheryl Morlok Patch................Kermit Grother Mabel ................ Charlotte Peak Bubbles ................Phyllis Duncan Mrs. Carlson . . . Frances Luginsland Miss Quelch .... Elizabeth Matile Edwin Carlson .... Lloyd Davidson Cousin Oscar...................Kenneth Schlup Sponsored by ANDERSON CATTLE CO., Sophisticated Visitors. Patch, Mabel Bubbles members of a notorious gang. Social Climber. Great Balls of Fire. 8 Emporia, Kansas Many Take Commerce Courses AM ERIC US HIGH School students are very fortunate in having a good com- merce department. Four typewriters were rented to fulfill the needs of the Junior typing class. One of the major extracurricular organizations, at A.H.S., is the F.B.L.A. There are 16 members in F.B.L.A. and officers are as follows: Joyce Ann Anderson, Pres.; Howard Edmiston, Vice-Pres.; Franklin Voorhees, Treas.; Cheryl Morlok, Re- cording Secretary; Frances Luginsland, Corresponding Secretary; Connie Forbeck, Parliamentarian; Larry North, Historian. -F.B.L.A. IN SESSION Mr. F.B.L.A. By Candle Light. ON MY HONOR A big honor was bestowed upon the local club last year when one of the members, Joyce Ann Anderson was elected Vice-President at the State Con- vention held March 24-25 at Kansas University in Lawrence. Nine members attended the convention —entering vari- ous contests. Charles Kayser received 3rd place in the Mr. F.B.L.A. state contest. This year the chapter, with their sponsor, Mr. Freeman, installed the Northern Heights F.B.L.A. chapter. They sold candy and had a talent show for money making projects. Sponsored by AMERICUS STATE BANK, Americus, Kansas 9 Mr. Jones explaining an experiment to the Senior Physics Class. SCIENCE AND Mathematics, both of which are so important to our modern life, received a great deal of attention at Americus High School this year. The chemistry class was large, so it was necessary for Mr. Jones to use demonstrations. Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, and Geometry were offered by Mr. Ed. Jones and General Science by Mr. Carl Heinrich. In The Classrooms Mr. Heinrich looks on as his Science Class proves that light runs in a straight line. 1 Freshmen Enjoy Breakfast at School Sophomores Working on Clothing Project. COOKING AND sewing has been a big part of the school day for the Freshman and Sophomore girls. First semester the freshman girls cooked. In the picture they are getting ready to eat one of the breakfasts which they prepared. The sophomore girls made wool skirts, blouses and party dresses in sew ing first semester. In the Second semester the freshmen made cobbler aprons, gathered skirts, and sleeveless cotton blouses. The sophomore girls studied meal preparation. Learning To Be Good Homemakers And Farmers Many things have also been made in the shop, some of them are: pig feeders, a two-wheel trailer, several saw horses, a dozer blade for a tractor, numerous funnels and nail cans, rope halters, straight ladders and step ladders, bale hooks, foot scrapers, chisels and punches, ball pien hammers, line shafts, and pins for three point hooks on tractors. Studying the Principle of Motor Operation and Repair FRONT ROW: Joyce Anderson, Karol Ann Gatewood, Edward Lee, Melba Simmons, Jackie Worrell, Dean Edmiston, Diane Milliken, Patty Jackson. BACK ROW: Vicki Phelan, Dean Forbeck, Mary Beth Blanken, Phyllis Duncan, David Pickett, Larry North, Gary Vahsholtz, Frances Luginsland, Gary Bruce, Gary Gibb. STANDING: Mr. Ramsburg, Director. Music Hath Charm THE 1959-60 term opened with an enrollment in the music department of 39 members in mixed chorus, and 18 members in band. At the beginning of the 2nd semester 8 new members joined the band. The mixed chorus presented a Christmas Cantata entitled The Dawn of Christmas. Diane Milliken, Cheryl Morlok, Mary Jane Edmiston, Joyce Anderson, Connie Forbeck, Jackie Worrell, Howard Edmiston, Leslie Ames, KermitGrother, and Charles Kayserall partici- pated in solos. On January 30th, the chorus entered the music festival at Emporia and on April 1st and 2nd the chorus entered the District Music Festival. The band participated in an instrumental festival on March 5th. A saxophone trio consisting of Diane Milliken, Patty Jackson and Dean Edmiston played for the Jr. Play and Howard Edmiston sang a solo. Joyce Ann Anderson, Phyllis Duncan and Jackie Worrell presented musical numbers at a grade school P.T.A. meeting and also at the Lyon County Teachers meeting. The band played at the pep rallies and contributed much to the enthusiasm. FRONT ROW: Sharon Jones, Joyce Anderson, Diane Milliken, Phyllis Duncan, Mary Jane Edmiston, Patty Jackson, Frances Luginsland, Sandra Rathke. SECOND ROW: Cheryl Morlok, Sharon Mayes, Melba Simmons, Jackie Worrell, Judy Humbargar, Sandra Dyer, Karol-Ann Gatewood, Connie Forbeck, Charlotte Peak, Mary Beth Blanken, Vicki Phelan, Judy Dyer. THIRD ROW: Linda Waidley, Gary Vahsholtz, Howard Edmiston, Leslie Ames, Kermit Grother, Charles Kavser, Gary Bruce, Ronald Grother, Cheryl Mounkes, Mr. Ramsburg, Director. BACK ROW: Joe Waidley, Dean Horton, Edward Lee, Lee Kayser, Phillip Matile, David Pickett, David Wilmore, Everett Marsh, Don Voorhees, and Jerry Joe Moore. THE BIG aortal «rent of the 1959 spring aeaaon was the Jr.-8r. Banquet. Moonlight and Rosea.” The banquet waa held May 1, 1958, In the high aohool gymnasium. The guests entered a roae garden with a white picket fence covered by rambling roeea. capped by a blue aky with ahtmmerliv, allver atara. The entrance to thia garden waa by a flower covered archway. The candle light dinner waa cooked by the Juniora’ mother and aerved by Elizabeth Mattie, Jackie Worrell. Cheryl Morlok, Diane Mil liken, Karol Gatewood, and Cheryl Mounkea. Music men. Chart Kavaer. acting as toaMmaater, Introduced the program which consisted of Moonlight and Roeea aung by the members of the Junior class. Serenade in Smile” and Moonbeams” aung by Joyce Anderson, Charles Kayaer. Howard Edmtston, and Larry Worth. Fortune were read by the gypsy, and a reading by Amydell Rowan at K.S.T.C. at Emporia, A wishing wall waa set In the center of the dance floor. Prom the wall was drawn roae oolored pinch which waa available during the prom which followed the dinner. A roe tree, freah garden flowers and a brick wall added the finishing touches to a memorable occasion. Moonlight and Roaea.” Seniors Host Christmas Party PARTIES ADDED much to the excitement of the year. The freshmen had an all-school dance October 16th. The sophomore and junior classes each had private bowling parties. December 9th the senior class had an all-school semi-formal Christmas party. The juniors had a Valentine party February 19th. Glitter and tinsel.” Shall we dance MRS. ETHEL Worchester and Mrs. Hester Haber, the cooks at Americus High, serve approxi- mately 60 dinners a day for 180 school days. Mrs. Worchester, head cook, has worked here for 6 years, while Mrs. Haber has worked 3 1 2 years. Approxi- mately 5 1 2 hours a day are spent preparing the delicious meals. Eating-Favorite Subject Lunch Time-Favorite O ■fV � r MR. CHESTER Lowe, a familiar sight in the hall at Americus High School, will complete his 22nd year as custodian. •’Chet as he is better known to the students, at times has worked at both the high and grade Bchool buildings. Each summer '’Chet,” in addition to refinishing all the floors and tables in the building, also does a great deal of general repairing to keep the building in ship-shape condition. A part of his time during the summer is spent in maintaining the grounds. M-mm nice M-mm good THIS YEAR the students and teachers of A.H.S. enjoyed three special dinners prepared by Mrs. Worchester and Mrs. Haber, at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. The table decorations were made by the Home Economics Department under the direction of Mrs. Glennis Leonard. At the Christmas dinner special guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Willis Huston, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lowe, Mrs. Heinrich, Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Jones. Here we see the students and faculty enjoying the Thanksgiving dinner. THE GIRLS forming the A are; Diane Milliken, Phyllis Duncan, Sandra Rathke, Sharon Mayes, Charlotte Peak, Patty Jackson, Karol Ann Gatewood, Frances Luginsland, Judy Humbargar, Elizabeth Matile, Cheryl Mounkes, Judy Dyer, Mary Jane Edmiston, Mary Beth Blanken, Linda Waidlev, Cheryl Morlok, and Vicki Phelan. Pep Club Spurs Team On To Victory It’s good for the waist line EARLY THIS year the pep club under the direction of their sponsor, Darrell Ramsburg, elected officers for the year: President, Melba Simmons; Vice-President, Cheryl Morlok; Secre- tary, Diane Milliken; Treasurer, Judy Dyer. Try outs for the four cheerleading positions were held early in October. The girls chosen by the student body were: Elizabeth Matile, Linda Waidley, Karol Ann Gatewood and Patty Johnson. The pep club chose gray wool sweaters, gray skirts, and emblems of red and gray with the name Americus on them. In this uniform the pep club, aided by other citizens, loyally supported the team. In addition to supporting the team at the games, the pep club aided in keeping the morale and enthusiasm at a high pitch by presenting pep rallies ranging from operations, radio programs, a visit from Santa Claus and the viper. For the tournaments in which the Americus team played the pep club and cheerleaders made banners and pom-poms to add color and gaiety to the cheering section. CHEERLEADERS: Linda Waidley, Patty Jackson, Karol Ann Gatewood, Elizabeth Matile. FRONT ROW: Mr. Ramsburg, Sponsor; Sandra Rathke, Phyllis Duncan, Jackie Worrell, Sandra Dyer, Charlotte Peak, Judy Dyer, Judy Humbargar, Melba Simmons. BACK ROW: Joyce Anderson, Connie Forbeck, Cheryl Mounkes, Vicki Phelan, Diane Milliken, Cheryl Morlok, Frances Luginsland, Sharon Mayes, Mary Jane Edmiston, Mary Beth Blanken, Sharon Jones. FIRST ROW: Lewis Moore, Trainer; Franklin Voorhees, Edmiston, Phillip Mayes, Bob Jackson, Wayne Luginsland, Kermit Grother, Charles Kayser, Richard Edniiston, Gary Gary Vahsholtz, William Voorhees, Richard Proehl. Gibb, Richard Freeman, Coach. SECOND ROW: Howard Americus Indians Place 2nd in League Baseball Tournament in Spring of ’59 RICHARD EDMISTON pitched the Indians to a decisive win over Northern Heights to gain them a place in the semi-finals of the Lyon County tournament played at Olpe in the Spring of '59. The Indians played three games taking 2nd place in the league. THE INDIANS found the competition to be real tough in the 1959 fall season. They ended the season play with a 2 win 3 loss record, ATHLETES WHO stepped into the limelight, with batting averages over .400 were Gary Gibb batting.667, Richard Edmiston with ,571, Howard Edmiston with .462 and KermitGrother with .422. The team batting average was .411, which is an indication of a better season for spring basobull. R. EDMISTON made a good showing on the mound this season by sirlking out a total of 26 players. His best game was against Reading when he struck out 12. Richard was ably assisted by Garv Gibb who struck out 17 during season play. AMERICUS 1 Olivet 7 AMERICUS 0 Reading 3 AMERICUS 24 Saffordville 4 AMERICUS 8 Reading 7 AMERICUS 12 Elmdale 22 Sponsored by JONES FEED AND SEED, Council Grove, Kansas “ATE Left 10 RiKht- I-ewls Moore. Trainer, Gary Richard Freemnn, Coach, Franklin Voorheea. Richard vahsholtz, Howard Edmiston, Kermit Grother, Gary Gibb, Kdmiston, Bob Jackson, Charles Kayser, Leslie Ames, Dean Bill Voorhees, Richard Proehl. STANDING: Left to Right, Mr. Edmiston. A SIZZLING Americus Indian Basketball squad roared to a glorious finish in the regular season play with 15 wins and 1 loss. The loss coming after a hard fought battle on the Northern Heights’ court. This gave Coach Richard Freeman's team a tie for first place in league play. There were many high lights this season. One of them was during the game with Wilsey, R, Edmiston received 2 free shots after the game was over, made them, and secured the victory for the Americus Indians over the Wilsey five. Sophomore Gary Gibb fired in a 35 foot field goal with two seconds leftinthe game to give Americus High School a 35 to 33 victory over Northern Heights, and with ♦ the championship of the 39th annual Lyon County tournament. SENIOR BOYS who made their final apperance on the courts for Americus were H. Edmiston, who was elected captain by his team mates and also winning his 4th letter with the squad. Jackson with a game average of 14.1 contributed 254 points to the teams total of 1094 as against the oppo- nents 129. Jackson earned his 3rd A team letter. C. Kayser, a fine reserve center, supplied the team with 81 points and received his 4th letter. G. Vahsholtz contributed 35 points to the team effort and was a very fine guard. F. Voorhees'injury kept him out of competition in the latter games, but won his 3rd letter. Others on the starting list were R. Edmiston, who contributed 271 points, K. Grother, 110, and G. Gibb, 167. Together these boys presented a very well balanced scoring attack. Indians Take County Tournament Captain Howard Edmiston 5'9 Senior guard combined plenty of hustle and spirit to enable the Indians to take their place among the top 10 in Class B competi- tion. A TEAM AMERICUS 67 Olivet 51 AMERICUS 59 Roosevelt 29 AMERICUS 42 Reading 40 AMERICUS 65 H artford 35 AMERICUS 65 Olpe 35 AMERICUS 34 Wilsey 32 AMERICUS 71 Neosho Rapids 55 AMERICUS 58 Northern Heights 42 AMERICUS 87 Burlingame 16 AMERICUS 69 Roosevelt 51 AMERICUS 76 Reading 38 AMERICUS 56 Hartford 43 AMERICUS 70 Olpe 44 AMERICUS 65 Neosho Rapids 42 AMERICUS 41 Northern Heights 51 AMERICUS 68 Lebo 53 Lyon County Tournament AMERICUS 66 Reading 39 AMERICUS 35 Northern Heights 33 Sponsored by PATTERSON IMPLEMENT CO., Council Grove, Kansas Rip-Roarin’ Indians 6 1 Junior forward, Richard Edmiston and his torrid shooting paced the Indians to a first place tie in league play. Bob Jackson 6 2 Senior, A leading scorer and rebounder, his deadly Jump shot made many teams helpless. Charles Kayser 6'1 Senior played impressive- ly as a reserve center. His size gave added rebound strength. Gary Vahsholtz 5'10 Senior guard, with his rugged defense, hustle and desire, was a valuable starter this year. Senior Guard 5 9 Frank Voorhees, good at defense and play making, came through in crucial spots. Kermlt Grother 6'4 Junior center, who even after a broken arm, couldn't be kept from boosting the team in tournament play. Gary Gibb 6' Sophomore gained a position on the starting team by his versatility and his deadly outside shooting. Indians Place Second In Class B State Tournament M ANY HONORS were brought to Amerlcus by the basketball team, fighting their way to a berth at the State Tournament held in Emporia on March 10. 11, and 12. .After having won a decisive victory at the Regional Tourna- ment by downing Stanley, Lyndon, and the first place contend- ers, Melvern, the Indians faced a strong Saints Peter Paul team in the first round of the State Tournament to place them in the semi-finals against Mount Hope. The Indians won over Mount Hope by one point. This victory put them in the finals against Rozel. After an early lead the Indians were unable to retain their lead to a fired-up Rozel team and came out second best in the State. Many of our boys received high honors by placing on various picked teams. Bob Jackson, Kermit Grother, and Howard Edmiston were placed on the first 10 at the Class B State Tournament by the officials, newspaper men and radiomen. Richard Edmiston was one of the first5chosen on the Class KNEELING: From Left to Right: The first five. Richard Edmiston. Kermit Grother. Bob Jackson, Howard Edmiston, and Gary Gibb. STANDING: Coach Richard Freeman. Leslie Ames, Gary B, North Central all-area team. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT AMER1CUS 46 Scranton 27 AMER1CUS 51 Wilsey 36 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AMERICUS 56 Stanley 49 AMERICUS 46 Lyndon 36 AMERICUS 51 Melvern 47 STATE TOURNAMENT AMERICUS 45 Sts. Peter Paul 42 AMERICUS 35 Mount Hope 34 AMERICUS 57 Rozel 65 Vahsholtz, Charles Kayser, Richard Proehl, Dean Edmiston, and Lewis Moore, Manager. The Peppy Pep Club Sideline Spectators Victory Smiles SEATED: Left to Right, Larry Banks, Lee Kayser, Dean Horton, Donald Simmons, Edward Lee, Joe Waidley, Stanley Vahsholtz, I ewis Moore. Trainer. STANDING: Left to Right, Gary Bruce, Everett Marsh, Ronald Grother, David Pickett, Dean Forbeck, Phillip Matile, Lloyd Davidson, Mr. Richard Freemen, Coach. B TEAM AMERICUS 40 Olivet 33 AMERICUS 32 Roosevelt 39 AMERICUS 25 Reading 27 AMERICUS 30 Hartford 23 AMERICUS 33 Olpe 34 AMERICUS 16 Wilsey 44 AMERICUS 36 Neosho Rapids 37 AM KR1CUS 32 Northern Heights 33 AMERICUS 33 Burlingame 48 AMERICUS 38 Roosevelt 41 AMERICUS 35 Reading 25 AMERICUS 43 Hartford 16 AMERICUS 25 Olpe 38 AMERICUS 34 Neosho Rapids 25 AMERICUS 11 Northern Heights 29 AMERICUS 30 Lebo 50 Lyon County Tournament AMERICUS 26 Neosho Rapids 27 Morlok Elected Queen THE 1960 Homecoming of Americus High School was spon- sored by the Student Council. January 8. The queen candi- dates were chosen by the basketball squad and the queen was elected by the Student Body. The candidates were: Charlotte Peak, Jackie Worrell. Cheryl Morlok, Cheryl Mounkes. and Vicki Phelan. The girls' escorts were: Richard Edmiston. Charles Kayser. Frank Voorhees, Bob Jackson, and Howard Edmiston. Cheryl Morlok. Homecoming Queen, was crowned by Captain Howard Edmiston. The crown was carried on a satin and net pillow by Bobby Grimmett. An arm bouquet of gladiolus was presented to the queen by Kathy Phillips. Kermit Grother acted as master of ceremonies for the coronation. A coronation ball followed the game. T crown thee...' Royalty Waiting for the moment. CHARLES KAYSER - President Seniors CLASS MOTTO Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Vocal Music 1,2.3,4; Band 1; Class President 3,4; Student Council President 3; Student Council 2,3,4: F.B.LA. 3,4; Dramatics 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Annual Conference 4. Be sure you're right; then go ahead CLASS FLOWER Carnation CLASS COLORS Maroon and W;hite JOYCE ANN ANDERSON Band 1,2,3,4; Vocal Music 1.2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Editor 4; Annual Conference 4; Dramatics 3,4; F.B.LA. 3,4: F.B.LA. President; State F.B.L.A. Vice-President 4; Student Council 4; Student Council President 4; Librarian 3. MELBA SIMMONS Band 1,2,3,4; Vocal Music 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club President 4; Annual Staff 4; Dramatics 3,4; F.B.L.A. 3,4; State Campaign Manager for F.B.L.A. Vice-President 3; Student Council 4; Annual Conference 4; Librarian 2,3,4. HOWARD EDMISTON Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Athletic Council 1; Class President 2: Student Council 1.2; Student Council President 2; Vocal Music 1 � 2,3,4; F.B.LA. 3,4; .Annual Staff 4: Dramatics 4. FRANKUN VOORHEES Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Vocal Music 3; F.B.LA. 3.4; Dramatics 3,4; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4. LARRY NORTH Band 1.2,3,4; Vocal Music 1,2; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Student Council 3; Dramatics 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Annual Conference 4; Librarian 4. BOBBY JACKSON Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Dramatics 3,4; F.B.L.A. 4. SANDRA RATHKE Vocal Music 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; F.B.L.A. 3. GARY VAHSHOLTZ Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Vocal Music 1,2,3,4; Class President 1: Student Council 1: F.B.L.A. 3,4; Dramatics 3.4; .Annual Staff 4. PHIL MAYES Baseball 1,2,4; Vocal Music 1; Annual Staff 4; Dramatics 4: Librarian 2. WAYNE LUGINSLAND Baseball 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; .Annual Staff 4. STAFF Editor ............. Co-Editor . . . , Business Manager Sports Editor . . Literary.......... Activities .... Sponsor .......... . . Joyce Anderson . . . . Larry North . . . Charles Kayser . . Howard Edmiston . . Melba Simmons . . . Bobby Jackson Mrs. Glennis Leonard Joyce Anderson Editor Larry North From The Editor THE STAFF of the Americus Indian Scout has attempted to bring you through word and picture, the highlights of the 1959-60 school year. During the first month of school, the members of the Senior Class sold over $300 in advertising, which was a great aid in publishing this annual. The school purchased a new camera for the annual staff to use. Joyce Anderson, Melba Simmons, Frances Luginsland, Charles Kayser, Larry North, and Mrs. Leonard attended the Yearbook conference at Kansas State College in Manhattan, in October. Because of the tight schedule, there was no regular class for journalism, and all the work of the seniors on the annual had to be done in their spare moments. Part of the staff worked one full day during Christmas vacation which was a big help. On behalf of the staff, I would like to express our appreciation to our sponsor, Mrs. Leonard, who helped us plan this annual. A big ’’thanks’' also goes to the faculty for their cooperation, the merchants who bought ads, and the student body for making this annual a success. Joyce Anderson, Editor SEATED: Sandra Rathke. Melba Simmons, Joyce Anderson. Leonard, Larry North, Gary Vahsholtz, Wayne Luginsland, Charles Kayser, and Franklin Voorhees. STANDING: Mrs. Phillip Mayes, Bobby Jackson and Howard Edmiston. Juniors Jackie Worrell, President Sponsored by JOSTEN Richard Edmiston Elizabeth Matile Frances Luginsland Linda Waidley Cheryl Morlok Charlotte Peak Phyllis Duncan Kenneth Schlup Herb Stone Bill Smith Sharon Jones Lloyd Davidson Sophomores + 1 Diane Miiliken, President Sponsored by BRAISER DRUG STORE, Americus, Kansas Larry Rathke Donald Simmons Lewis Moore Larry Banks Joe Waidiey Richard Proehl Karol Ann Gatewood Stanley Vahsholtz Beverly Parker Dunmire Mary Jane Edmiston, Lee Kavser Ronald Grother Jerry Joe Moore President Sponsored by PHELAN'S GROCERY, Americus. Kansas Vickie Phelan Dean Forbeck Mary Beth Blanken Everett Marsh Dean Wright David Pickett Judy Dyer Dean Horton David Wilmore Edward Lee Patty Jackson Judy Humbargar Phillip Matile Sharon Mayes Donald Voorhees (MIOftfA PIANT Americus, Kansas Complete Locker Service AMERICUS LOCKER SERVICE Plant Phone 42 Home Phone 41 DIDDE OFFICE SUPPLY PTG., INC. School Book School Supply 24 West 6th Emporia, Kansas Band Instruments GARRISON MUSIC STORE Sheet And Instruction Music Musical And Instrument Repair Emporia, Kansas' Paint and Flooring Drive-In EL TORO BRAND ROTO TWINE more kick in the spring jr Geralc Americu: HYBRIDS Grow and Compart -------Y------- bigger ears in the fall Gerald Moore Americus Phone 24 BRUTON SAWMILL Custom Lumber Sawing Same Location Same Price Your Business Appreciated Americus, Kansas Office Phone 812 Home Phone 908 GUILD MEMORIALS Monuments And Markers 817 East Sixth Ave. Ed. W. Guild Emporia, Kansas AMERICUS GRAIN CO. Top Prices For All Grains Feed-Fertilizer-Seed-Chemicals Vickers Gasoline Oils - Greases Trade Where Quality - Honesty Service - Prevail Lawerence Milliken BAUSMAN OIL CO. Complete Line Of Motor Oil Tire Repair Lubrication Cliff Bausman Phone 65 Americus, Kansas Tank Wagon Service Hood And Goodyear Tires Prompt And Courteous Service 36 GRUNDY'S D-X Tankwagon Service Phone 2543-J Emporia, Kansas FRED BRITIAN GARAGE For Good, Honest, Cheap, Dependable Service We Repair Cars, Tractors, And Trucks. 'Jr'jv z 'yjj'et w Barber Shop Ana Sporting Goods Wilson Spalding Dubow MacGregor Eureka Federal Bldg. Emporia, Kansas SCHULENBERG MOTOR CO., INC. Telephone 2940 And 2941 201 East Sixth Avenue Emporia, Kansas Refrigerated Garment Storage Shirts - Laundered Rugs Shampooed Resized Son Jon Qkun hA m 827 Com'l. Phone 130 JONES FEED SEED INC. SEED INC. Phone 197 Council Grove, Kansas RED X PHARMACY Curtis Rorabaugh Registered Pharmacist Phone 6 Emporia, Kansas THE COUNCIL GROVE REPUBLICAN Founded 1872 Council Grove, Kansas PENNINGTON CHEVROLET, INC. Phone 529 Emporia, Kansas LENIGAN MUSIC CO. Emporia, Kansas EMPORIA SPORT SHOP Emporia, Kansas DR. JOHN L. 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