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

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HISTORY We have assembled here today to witness one of the most momentous events in space his- tory. Today an attempt to reach the moon will be made by 32 illustrious, accomplished as- tronauts. These space pioneers have completed 12 years of rigorous training for this undertaking. It all began on a bright sunny morning in September, 1950, when a group of 42 eager as- tronauts met to embark upon a great adventure - that of reaching the moon. Here at Archer City Elementary Space Station, the astronauts found the Commander-in-Chief to be I. F. Ger- ron, while the second in command was Major Hopkins. But perhaps the most important officers during the first year were WAFS Hopkins, Lasater, and Bennett. These space pioneers worked hard the first four years in preparing themselves for later exploits. Because of this rigid training program and circumstances beyond their control, many were forced to drop out. Only 13 of the original 42 are with us today, including Barbara Allen, Carolyn Buerger, Linda Crowley, Billy Ellis. Mary Sue Eustace, Tommie Eustace, Sue Moore, Malinda Morris, Billie Jean Morrison, Gary Rucker, Gaye Rutherford, Dale Shelley, Patsy Smith, Sammy Williams, and Donna Chambers Harrelson. During these four years, however, the class was fortunate in acquiring Ice Bledsoe, Alice Brothers, Frances Krahl, Donny Small, Marie Walsh, and Jo Arm Essler. At this point they made a successful attempt to launch their first tocketship into the stratosphere. The next big undertaking of this group was to orbit the earth, but many problems and dif- ficulties arose. The first attempt was blocked by bad weather, so Lillian Huffman, Phillip Martin, Joe Singleton, and James Stallcup, all experienced astronauts, came to work with the team. In 1958, after four years of steady work, this group was finally successful in orbiting the earth. This feat was accompanied by joyous celebrations. Then the astronauts settled down to work on the final stage of their project. At this time they were moved from the Archer City Elementary Space Station to the Archer City High Space Station. During this period, Majors Bailey, McPherson, and Stearman, assisted by numerous other capable officers, trained the group. But in 1960. the beloved Commander-in-Chief, J. F. Gerron, retired from service and was replaced by General Wallace. Later mechanical difficulties were encountered; and Judy Burks, Hugh Dorris. Billy Martin, Chester Smith, Sandy Stockton, Sharon Stedman, and David Wallace were drafted to join the astronauts. Several attempts were made during this period; but due to lack of knowledge and experience, these were all unsuccessful. Today, however, we are very optimistic that this attempt to reach the moon will be the crowning achievement of 12 years of hard work. The world is waiting to discover the outcome of this attempt today. And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, the countdown - . . . 5 . . . 4 . . . 3. . .2. . .1. . .BLAST-OFFI