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

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DEAR DIARY They got me, Herc! Conrad wants to see you! Take a letter, Miss Lewis! Marvin! what's going Friend, buddy, rascal, We've had it! on here? Scoundrel, thief! Did you say 'sardines'? I can't find the place! I I The break that refreshes! Oh-h!

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CLASS PROPHECY As our space ship glides smoothly through space, the moon seems to be a large crystal ball through which we can view the future of our classmates. We see Mrs. Jack Cearley, nee Miss Barbara Allen, as the glamorous model of Atchley's Dress Shop in Archer City. She is under the marvelous supervision of the head manager, Mr. Joe Bledsoe. Oh, there's the charming Miss Alice Brothers. She is working on her campaign as the next President of the Na- tional DAR Organization. Next we see Hugh Dorris as the chief tray cleaner at Archer City's most elegant restaurant, the Greasy Spoon. Hugh has contributed his success to the experience he gained in the school cafeteria. Well, we never would have guessed it. William Har- rel Ellis is now head of a construction company which is constructing a new highway from Archer City to Olney. We thought he was interested in going the other direction. Judy Burks has just opened up a new jewelry store in Archer City, after receiving her tenth engagement ring. Good luck, Judy, and keep up the good work! Well, this is a woman's world. Donna Harrelson has just replaced the shoe-shine boy in Donald's barber shop, and by the way she's really keeping things shining. Meanwhile back at old A.C.H.S. , the superintendent is raving mad about the athletic program of the school. Now, now, Miss Linda Crowley, please, don't get so up- set. They're still teaching English, too. 10 Ann Essler is doing a fine job of coaching the girls' basketball team at Scotland. We understand her next game is with the Harlem Globe Trotters. Good Luck! We see Mary Sue Eustace sitting on the edge of the bleacher at the Cotton Bowl Game. After all, she has a right to; she has six sons playing on the winning team. Well, we did have one classmate who had the nerve to attempt to teach the elementary grades. Carolyn Buer- get is doing a fine job teaching her third grade class, which is made up of mostly red heads. Tommie Eustace is doing a splendid job as the coach of his own pro-football team, the Eustace Brahman's. There's Lillian Huffman doing part-time bookkeeping with all her little Wheelers running around her. Frances Krahl has just established a college in her hometown ofScotland, which now has the grand population of 30, 000 people. We see Billy Martin as a comedian on the well-known TV show, The Life of a Medical Technician. Poor Phillip Martin, he has just started his daily household chores after bidding his wife good-bye as she departs for her job of teaching high school English at A.C.H.S. Her mother has finally resigned after thirty years of loyal service. Next, we see Sue Moore Pickett fastidiously scolding her three-year-old daughter for reading a book entitled How To Get Your Man Before You Graduate From High School. Well. Malinda Morris seems to be doing very well surrounded by her many jewels and furs which her late hus- band bestowed upon her before his tragic death by falling from their terrace. Billie Jean Morrison is really a bachelor girl. She's running her well-known bachelor apartments in the heart of Archer City. We see Gary Rucker and his wife running their large fish hatchery in Holliday. Next in our large crystal ball, we see Gaye Ruther- ford as the lightweight champion lady wrestler of the world. She says she got her start in basketball at A . C . H. S. Congratulations, Dale Shelly, for receiving your award for being the friendliest farmer of America. Joe Singleton's the president of the Lawn Mowers As- sociation of New York City. We hear he's really making the money. Archer City has just received a new business estab- lishment. Donny Small's new Chevrolets, Incorporated with its wonderful location next to the Ford House seems to be doing very well. Next in our crystal ball Chester Smith comes into focus while sitting behind the editor's desk of the New York Daily Times. His special column is called Smith's Solutions. We see Patsy Smith as the owner of a chain of Wild- catter Drive-Inns all over the U.S. She contributed her success to the knowledge she received in Archer City. James Stallcup is the owner of the famous Fur Trading Post which specializes in coon fur. There's a rumor that he is moving his business to Canada; seems as if the courts are getting scarce in Texas. Well, I guess that opposites do attract each other. Sandy Graham is the wife of a 6'6 basketball player. Congratulations go to Sharon Stedman for winning the Miss Flirt of America contest. David Wallace is doing a splendid job as the head janitor of the First State Bank in Archer City. He achieved this high position after twenty years of faithful service. Well, we might have known, Marie Walsh is making millions as a career woman in Fort Worth. How about giv- ing some of us girls a few tips, Marie? Last, but not least, as our space ship glides farther and farther past the moon we can barely see one more of our classmates in the large crystal. Sammy Williams is keep- ing Baylor University running right; after all he is the pres- ident of the University where his wife is teaching the art of English. As the light of the moon quickly vanishes and our ship glides back to Earth, we all agree that this trip was very interesting and well worth everyone's time.