Archer City High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Archer City, TX)

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4.4 Rolling back the curtain of the future, I will look to see if l can find the graduates of the senior class of '55, aridl will relay their destination in later years to you. Ah! Thirty, forty years hence Isee a rich man--a banker--riding in his airplane, counting Ollt his money--wearing his diamonds--whose are they? His name? O yes, Isee now--Monte. Ah, the dainty lady of society, envied and flattered by all, the queen of every gathering, the belle of every ball-- Peggy Pollock. A woman of strong mind, strong will, and stronger temper! A lecturer on a strong subject--an old maid demonstrat- ing her independence of man. Her name escapes me--wait--oh, yes! It is Catherine Schenk. A strong breeze and a whiff of far, far prairies. A girl of the plains--a pioneer of distant wildness and vastness-- riding bareback over the broad spaces. Myrtle Frerich. A school of leaming and a noble professor before his class. They look at him in reverence for the vast learning he acquired in Archer City High School. Why, what is that they call him as they bow in homage before him? Professor Jerry Martin. Hear the newsboy running down the street! What does he say? Listen!!! Extra! Extra! All about the big battle! American forces led to victory by the gallant soldier hero of the hour--General Alben l-lilbers. Now I see an immense billboard, and what does it say? A second Helen Traubel, greatest opera singer of the day! Bobbie Glennl I A large building. Why, it is a convent. A fair lady, disappointed in some love affair, has become a nun and devotes her life to going about doing good to all the world. Her name is lost now, for she is called Sister Maria, but I see her face. and She was once Pat Williams. This I see--two happy wives making sunshine and music within their walls. Isee them exchanging confidences over the fence, as to this or that domestic difficulty, or culinary or matemal triumph--Glenda and Patsy. On the gleaming clean tables of a huge laboratory Isee the reflection of two images--Professors Billy Linscott and Herby Neas huddled over a microscope trying to trace the source of light. lf their theory proves correct, they will be the first manufacturers of canned light. An Art gallery, a huge crowd--modernistic pictures captivating the crowd. The modem art society is exhibiting the exotic paintings of David Nobles. Hear that applause? Howard and Clyde Loudamy have just concluded their twin piano concert in Carnegie Hall and the critics and audience will have something to talk ab0LIt for years. The music was beyond comparison. I see orange blossoms and hear birds singing. What a pretty April day for a wedding. Now the wedding march is starting. Doesn't Donna look lovely in her dainty dress of satin and lace. Wait! He looks familiar. Why it is Reverend Bob Cole conducting the ceremony. Doesn't he look dignified in his black suit? A glistening skyscraper, the twentieth floor. In the public accountant's modern office, reclining in his cushioned chair, is Billy Joe. Smell the delicious aroma? See the tasty dishes? And, to top it all, under the chef 's cap we see George, world .renowned caterer. A blur passes my eyes as l look at the snow on the mountains surrounding a famous resort. Here it comes again. Why, it is Bill Crawford, champion skiier, practicing for the Olympics! In the gymnasium of a new YWCA building, I see a class of fencers practicing the att of fencing. They spring into action as their coach, Tissa Roberts, say touche. Adjacent to this building is another of the same structure with the letters YMCA over the entrance, and inside Jimmy Peirce is head of the athletic department. Now Isee a busy highway--a service station along the way. As a car pulls up. the owner, Bobby McGriff, steps from inside and offers the fast and efficient service that has made him popular with the motorists in that section. A protractor, compass, and a cluttered drawing board. The clock is striking 3:00 AM and Pat Knox is hard at work trying to meet the demand for his architectural designs. Now I hear music! The trumpet is playing giddily with high C. Now he wavers into a haunting melody. joe sets the mood for the vocalist with his popular rendition of a Blues. Now coming to the microphone is something the audience has been looking forward to--Cissy Sullivan. She steps to the microphone and releases the lyrics in a spellbinding manner. Rows and rows of books--a quiet hush--the librarian, Alberta, sitting at her desk going over the endless list of authors and books. She maintains a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere at all times. Now my eyes center on the royal palace of England where Barbara Ferrell has been selected to be a companion as lady in waiting to the princess. The court should be proud to have her in their midst. A television studio--an enthusiastic audience of bobby-soxers. In a moment will begin Jimmy Slack's newest advancement in the entertainment world. He has already won awards in motion picture and radio, as well as the admira- tion of the feminine world. ,411 i 5

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CLASS WILL Be it known that we, the Class of 1955, of the Archer City High School, in the County of Archer and the State of Texas, being sound ln mind and body, do hereby make, declare, and publish this our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and all wills and codicils heretofore made by us. Alberta Buerger leaves her bashfulness to Shirley Lowack and hopes she gains many friends. Bobby Cole leaves to Gwen Wainscott hls sense of humor and public speaking ability. Bill Crawford bequeaths his slow and leisurely ways to Robert Krahl. Joe Douglas thinks that Gary Wright should be the recipient of his singing ability. Billy Joe Elledge wills his athletic ability to Keith Taylor, and hopes Keith wins as many medals as he did. George Ensey proudly presents his trombone technique to Morgan Powell. Looks like you've got a lot of hard work ahead of you, Morgan. Glenda Eustace gives all her typing paper to Bennie Lou Williams and hopes it stands up under the steady beat of her type- writer keys. Barbara Ferrell leaves behind her star position in basketball to Phyllis Heard, whom she expects should hit 'em everytime Myrtle Frerich drops her 'know-how' in shorthand to Vinita Tart. Barbara Glenn leaves her memory of Bookkeeping class to Bema Dean Lobstein. Maybe she can get the hang of it better than she did. Albert Hilbers wills his flirtatious ways to Robert Krahl. The future looks rosy, doesn 't it, Robert? Pat Knox leaves his wide seat in the back of the study hall to Bennie Lou Williams. She'll need it. Monte Lewis thinks that Guy Stephens should be granted the privilege of wearing his National Guard stripes. Bill Linscott grants to Guy Stephens his ability to pester students and teachers. Hope you survive as well as Bill did. Clyde Loudamy leaves his cozy spot by the radiator to Jimmy Nowell. That should come in handy. eh? Howard Loudamy leaves his willingness to debate a subject to Wayne Maxwell. One word of advice--don't argue with women. Jerry Martin bequeaths his trumpet playing Qwhlch is sometimes confused or confusing to Harry Jamesj to Wayne Maxwell. Bobby McGriff wills his knowledge to run the mimeograph machine to Dudley Alexander. Maybe you can learn to slip- sheet and run off at the same time. I-lerby Neas wills his good conduct to Gary wright. Patsy Neas bequeaths her ability to catch a man f??J to Leilanl Jeter. David Nobles wills his ability to 'shoot the bull to Donald Esslet--as if he hadn't already acquired it. Jlmmy Peirce wills his intelligence and integrity to any Junior who is capable of living up to it. Peggy Pollock bequeaths her gentle and understanding ways to Shirley Lowack in case she ever decides to try to catch a mall. Tlssa Roberts can't take it with her, so she leaves it to Jane Perdue. Catherine Schenk bequeaths her vocal cords to June Graham. Just call cows now and then to keep them in shape. Jimmy Slack's first request was to leave the family name to Leilani Jeter. His last request was to furnish answer books to all bookkeeping students. Clssy Sulllvan's last request was that her position as drum major be given to Gary wright. You might ask her for private lessons, Gary. Pat Williams leaves her height to Keith Taylor and hopes he will not make the habit of looking down on others. Donna Wilson thinks Anne Douglas and Bennie Lou Williams should have her eyelashes to flirt with. Just don't wink at Wayne! I I The Seniors of 1955 leave to the Juniors the patience to put up with all the things that they did, and hope their road to success will be one with no rocks in the way. Signed, sealed, and declared by the above named class of 1955 to be their last will and testament in the presence of us who by their request have signed our names as witnesses thereto: The Junior Class

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