Arnett High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Arnett, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1953 volume:

FOREWORD This yearbook is presented in hopes that our combined efforts to cap- ture the spirit, tradition and memorable events of this school year, will be a lasting hand between us. STAFF Editor-in-Chief..................................PATRICIA BISHOP Assistant Editor.................................DOROTHY CROMWELL Photographer.....................................CHARLES CLOVER Reporter..............-...................... ..... ROBERT CAREY DEDICATION The Senior Class of 1952-53 wish to show their sincere appreciation to their sponsors Mr. Woods and Mr. Moore, for their full co-opera- tion and understanding, by dedicating the 1952-53 edition of the WILDCAT ANNUAL to them. SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE Dear Students: It is a pleasure for me to write each of you this note through the courtesy of the Annual Staff. This, the 1952-53 edition of the WILDCAT is the largest ever published by any Senior Class of the Arnett School. We are grateful to them in their attempt to increase all our memories of this pleasant school year. Preserve this annual carefully; it will increase in value with each passing year. Sincerely yours. D. D. Creech r fi Supervisor: MRS. GILBREATH MRS. DICKSON MRS. CLEM President: FRANK MANN Vice President: VIRGIL ROPER Clerk: R. J. SCHNEIDER Members: KENNETH DAVIS MARSHALL WORD Top row: BERT ALLARD HAROLD COLLAR LEE WIEDEN EDWARD NEW MARION BAYLESS Second row; EDWIN SMITH QUINLAN INSELMAN VERLIN DRAKE SAM CAREY GEORGE BAILEY School Custodian MR. ROY SUTTON MRS. KILLION MR. WOODS Principal MR. CREECH Superintendent MR. MOORE Commerce MR. BAYLESS Math MR. MADDOX Shop MR. SEEDS Coach MR. HUDDLESTON Music MR. BURRIS Seventh and Eighth Grades MISS PIERCE English MRS. PRATHER Fourth Grade MRS. WAYLAND Home Economics MISS BOWLES Third Grade MRS. SHAFFER Sixth Grade IaAGchi MRS. MADDOX Second Grade MISS PAYTON Fifth Grade MRS. ENFIELD First Grade JIM WATERS Basketball; Band; 4-H; Junior Play; Baseball. CAROLYN KNOWLES Band; Basketball; Softball; Glee Club; Junior Play; 4-H; Honor Roll. MR. WOODS Sponsor - Principal LEROY BOYD Band; Basketball; 4- Honor Roll; Baseball. GAYLE PRATHER Basketball; Band; Junior Play; Glee Club; Softball; Honor Roll. PATRICIA BISHOP Softball; Junior Play; Glee Club; Band; Honor Roll; State Driving Member; luiual Editor. DARRELL FRED WOODS President; Junior Play; 4-H; Band; Honor Roll; State Driving Member. MARY LEE ROWLAND Glee Club; Honor Roll. WAYNE MACKEY Basketball; Baseball. CHARLES CLOVER Junior Play; Annual Staff; Basketball; Base- ball. DORENE BALDWIN Glee Club; Softball; Honor Roll. DARRELL TRUIT Junior Play; Basketball; Baseball; Band, 4-H. DOROTHY CROMWELL Junior Play; Glee Club; Annual Staff; Basketball; Band; Honor Roll. • i yi ROY WOODS 4-H; Basketball; Honor Roll. MR. MOORE QUINLIN INSELMAN Junior Play; Baseball; 4-H; Bus Driver. YULONDA BULLARD Softball; Honor Roll; Basketball. DORIS SUTTON Honor Roll. J ) ROBERT CAREY 4-H; Junior Play; Baseball; Annual Staff; Honor Roll. BETTY BONSER Softball; Glee Club. TOMMY CAREY Basketball; Baseball; Honor Roll. LAVETA HABEKOTT Honor Roll; Amatuer Program Representa- tive. VERLIN DRAKE Bus Driver. VELMA HIXSON Glee Club; Softball; Honor Roll. DONNA LOGSDON Glee Club 4-H FRANK BARTON 4-H. MAX COMPTON 4-H; Band. YVONNE RUPPRECHT Glee Club; Band; Junior Play Honor Roll. BETTY ROSS Honor Roll. TEDDY FLOYD Baseball. MARY MOORE Secretary; Junior Play; Glee Club; 4-H; Honor Roll. m BEVELYN BROWN Honor Roll. VERNAL TOLLE Baseball; 4-H; Honor Roll. EDWARD MELLER State Paul Decker Doris Faye Baldwin Chester Dishen Clara Jean Hanlon Kenneth Ray Henry Norma Jean Cross Merrill Branstetter Vera Richard Jerome Brown Thelma Fitch Dale Jay Young Geraldine Brown O. R. Coombs Peggy Ann Caruthers David Roper Jay Wieden Thelma Lee Rowland Bobby Beam Shirley Cromwell Billy Nickels Gayle Knowles Patricia Ann Waters Franklin Freeman Roberta Lee Walch Harold Carey Shirley Hall Charles Rupprecht Evelyn Joy Wayland Don Stout Bonnie Jo Jarman Dwaine West Yvonna Woods Junior Ashpaugh Wilma Young Darwin Drake Della Hixson Bill Barton Miss Pierce Mr. Maddox Yvonne Town u 1£ t r.x ;• «a Sponsors Mr. Burris Mr. Huddleston Henry Hosier Roberta Sutton Wanda Elaine Killebrew Sherilyn Suthers Ellen Pearl Pratt Earl Dean Wayland Billie Lee Habekott Earla Jean Dickson Betty Jean Davis Coleta Grice Chloe Anna Hall Ardee Floyd Kay Knowles Wanda Lou Rowland Joan Lee Truitt Junior Heinsohn Billy Dale New Tim Durfey Jerry Kliewer Merritt Hunter Georgia Truitt Rex Coram Eva Marie Bowman Glen Dell Bullard Bill Bonser Sandra Lee Clover Cecil Drake Roger Shelton Raymond Bullard Linden Lewright Richard Spaulding Sandra Prather Jack Knowles Oleta Beam James Boyd Carolyn Lari more Ted Thimling Carolyn Gilbreath Jim Folks Shirley Hasley John Porter Joan Wells Clarence Meller Wynona Compton Terry Stout Marvel Chamberlin Jerry Sober Delores Crow Harvey Gilbreath Joan Branstetter Ronnie Grice Betty Habekott Burlin Walck Wilma Jean Meir Dale Cross Lillie Freeman Mandel Brown Phyllis Briggs Jimmy Caruthers Gene Ashpaugh Junior Allard Louise Moore Dee Elvis Kimbell Orlin Bowman Rosella Peacock Kenneth Carey Jim Beam Lois Coles Joe Barton Mrs. Wayland Mr. Bayless Walter Rnpprecht Wilma Lea Young Jim Bill Suthers Wilma Jean Bullard Henry Thompson Bevealy Jean New Andy Malloy Leona Rowland Twilla Collar Bobby Hanan Vesta Forester J. 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Floyd s Larry Branstetter Lee Elva Kimbell Milton Smith Lula Mae Thompson Virginia Roper Donald Jacks Zelma Young Robert Hosier Charles Ross Sandra Price Don Richard Porter Ellen Hunter Sponsors Mr. Seeds Mr. Creech Gary Compton Estelle Prather Jimmy Whitcomb Mildred Carey Grover Woods Patricia Richards Clifford Town Anita Baldwin Dean Bullard Marilou Lewright Bobby Brown Ruth Ellen Baily Eddie Smith De Ann Lewright Dennis Schneider Linda Roper Colonel Peacock Barbara Thompson Harold Shreve Jocelynn Hamre Mac Suthers Nina Clark Dale Dyke Wanda Shelton Donald Crow Gayle Vincent Jim Woods Mary Ann Gore Haskell Bullard Lois Nickols Roy Chamberlain Clarita Gillilan Larry Howe Nelda Barton Don Woodworth Billy Jack Truitt A1 Louise Suthers Johnnie Morgan Mr. Bayless Mrs. Wayland Bernard Bonser Leatha Tefertiller Margaret Heinsohn Wilda Shelton Carol Harrell Brenda Krout John Brown Elenita Thimling Eleanor Town Carole Jean Stout Leota Tolle Anna Mae Folks Georgia Ann Devenney Jessie Gilbreath Donna Rowland Virginia Vincent Zelda Dickson Robert Wells Elvin Meller Gary Lee Carpenter Earnest Jarman Leo Tolle W. C. Phillips Buck Sibley Richard Patterson Gary Collar Jerry Knowles Gerald Bowman Marilyn Sue Davis Dorothy Bailey Carla Bullard Judith Branstetter Bern a Bonser Lola Mae Shreve Kay Sims Mary Hosier Coleen McClung Mrs. Shaffer First row: Miss Payton, Mervin Bowman, Bonnie New, Dale Lee Woods, Jimmy Morgan, Oleta Mathis. Second row: Russel Hanlon. Evelyn Nickols, Sammy West. Carole Howe, Johnny Lea Malloy, David Stuckey. Third row: Dayton Sherrill, Theron Compton, Carole Jones, Tony Jones, Jerry Lee Clark, Patricia Shelton. Fourth row: Jimmy Truitt, Marilyn Forester, Mirl Fielder, Darlene Thompson, Donald Truitt, Patsy Barton. Fifth row: Keith Shean, Jerry Don Cross, Milton Suthers, Glenda Thompson, William Hosier. Mrs. Prather Donald Caruthers Donna Boyd Eddie Carpenter Darlene Walck Rodney Wilson Sharon Bullard Linden Wilson Lois Branstetter Patrick Workentin Rita Smith Kenneth Barker Patricia Compton Carolyn Ashpaugh Rodney Davis Larry Jacks Bernice Clearwater Wanda Gilliland Vonna Wieden John Carey Connie Mackey Glennis Collar Loyd Sutton Gwendolyn Thompson Joe Longhofer Dorothy Jarmen Billy Trammel Anita Woods Ronald Branstetter Eddie Beam Ronald Littau Janice Grice Richard Brown Patricia Bullard Milton Devenney Margret Baldwin Miss Bowles Neal Kent Suthers Marilyn Town Francis Shreve Billy Porter Dale Bonser Terry Schneider Larry Huen Geraldine Jarmon Barbara Sue New Bessie Hosier Gerry Wells Duane Jones Terry Lee Harrell Duke Morgan Mi ft A «saw 0 An ! •J 0 l t CH t . V- ts I —— 1 £ Barbara Lou Trammel Betty Jean Buckles Nancy Ann Dishen Charlotte Clift Terry Chamberlain Ellen Forester Euleta Grice Judy Bailey Annabelle Brown Willis Johnson Charles Ereman Wayne Shahan Kenneth Tolle Richard Truitt Buddy Suthers Leatta Ashpaugh Nancy Bea Burkhart Roger Unruh Mrs. Maddox Dudley Blaylock Eldon Branstetter Edward Wildman Jack Stout Patsy Patterson George Carpenter Delbert Barker Donald Stuckey Rollin West Dwayne Dowell Jan Elois Roper Karen Longhofer Janice Leitner Dgonna Jo Dickson Harvey Jacks Sharon Tolle Loydetta Collar Sue Richard Patricia Stepp Patricia Davis Marshall Word Joel Craig Chesnut Rodney Hicks Mrs. Enfield Haskell Eugene Wilson LaForrest Ann White Kenneth Dewayne Boyd Ronald Mac Wayland Dolores Shields Lyndon Craven Geneva Arleen Dishen Ray Clyde Meir Kathryn Elaine Lewis William Dean Suthers Peyton Hale Burkhart Marilyn Sue Unruh Nelson Carl Barnes Donald Raye Anderson Sharon Darlene Barton Kenneth Douglas Shean Grady Robinson Suthers Jerry Dean Jones James Claude Larimore Dennie Earl Wilson Virgie Karline Habekott Robert Newton Higgins Eugene Morgan Gary Glenn Bayless Joe Warren Shelton Bryan Bonser Roy Wayne Floyd Oliver Earl Hixson David Micheal Bradshaw Jimmy Enfield Jerry Don Webb Evelyn Joy Hosier PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE You 1953 Seniors—especially you of the Annual Staff —are to be commended for your diligence and perse- verance in constructing the largest and one of the finest Annuals prepared for the school. May this conclusion be drawn from the results of your labor that might be acknowledged by all youth: That, any completed task worthy of special recogni- tion did not just happen, but is the reward of hard work and stick-to-it-iveness. Each of you will renew memories of your 1952-53 school year as you leaf through this annual. You will recall some pleasant and maybe some unpleasant events. In behalf of the faculty, regardless of the type of event, it was our sincere desire that each of you profited from those experiences such that you will be better citizens for your sake and for the welfare of the community. Sincerely, A. H. Woods BASEBALL Above are pictured those eager and ready for the sound of Play Ball. Whether for the spring or fall season the satisfaction of a bunt well laid down. or the thrill of a hit, or the hustle and team spirit from good defensive play (against Higgins a triple, fall 52), all contribute to a well balanced sports program. First row: New, outfielder; Kliewer, outfielder. Second row: Bayless, coach; Carey, pitcher; Beam, catcher; Inselman, outfielder; Bonser, third sacker; Sober, first baseman; Knowles, first baseman. Third row; Coram, outfielder. Wayland, utility; Heinsohn. outfielder; Tolle, second baseman; West, outfielder; Mackey, second base- man; Bullard, third baseman. Not pictured: Hunter, shortstop. GIRLS’ VOCAL CLUB Coach Bill Seeds was the driving influence both the boys' and girls teams, that gave each their excellent record throughout the year. The boys entered two tournaments, and were beaten in the second game of both tournaments. Even though they were taken a few times they showed a fighting spirit and a will to win throughout the entire season. Five players are graduating this year. They are: Mackey, Boyd, Waters, Woods, Truitt. The Arnett High School will long remember these boys for their playing ability and sportsmanship. ARNETT OPPONENT 42 Supply 44 44 Higgins 52 38 • Vici 47 39 Higgins 45 39 Laverne 37 49 0 Fargo 38 44 0 Tangier 43 47 T Gage 32 32 T May 40 39 • Gage 30 ARNETT OPPONENT 55 • Bishop 44 42 T Laverne 41 32 T Avard 45 37 • Vici 50 38 • Shattuck 39 56 Supply 48 48 • Gage 38 46 Laverne 31 46 • Shattuck 42 41 • Tangier 54 71 • Bishop 59 • -Conference T - Tournaments The Arnett girls' team started off the season with a good winning streak. Then they stopped hustling so hard and let a few teams take them. They have entered two tournaments this year. They won their first game in each of the two tournaments but were beaten out in the second game in both tournaments. They are losing Three Seniors this year, Carolyn Knowles. Gayle Prather, Yulonda Bullard. The team will miss these girls next year for they played good ball and displayed good sportsmanship. ARNETT OPPONENT 37 Supply 33 49 Higgins 46 47 • Vici 33 39 Higgins 36 33 Laverne 36 35 • Fargo 36 35 • Gage 36 53 • Tangier 36 o 50 • Bishop 54 ARENTT OPPONENT 56 T Tangier 50 41 T Sharon 43 41 Bishop 32 47 • Vici 24 36 T Buffalo 30 35 T Laverne 36 33 Supply 34 45 • Gage 43 29 Laverne 35 62 Tangier 44 • - Conference Games T - Tournaments JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ Girls Boys Won 4 Won 5 Lost 3 Lost 4 GRADE BASKETBALL BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ HONOR ROLL Highest Ten Per Cent of Total High School Enrollment Bevelyn Brown Dorothy Cromwell Carolyn Knowles Gayle Prather David Roper Thelma Fitch Della Hixson Eva Bowman Dee Elvis Kimball Louise Moore Roy Woods Yvonne Rupprecht Evelyn Wayland Billy Dale New Our enrollment includes 71 boys and girls from grades, seven through twelve. The officers are: President, Jim Waters, Vice President, Le- roy Boyd; Secretary, Carolyn Knowles; Reporter, Mary Moore; Game Leader, Quinlin Insleman; Song Leader, Sherilyn Suthers. The Arnett 4-H girls had a very good exhibit at the County and State Fairs. Each member is looking forward with enthusiasm to the yearly round- up in April. The Arnett High School 4-H boys had a record number of entries in the Ellis County Free Fair. They made a good showing in all classes of livestock, poultry and grains, winning a large percent of the top honors. There were a few who exhibited for the first time at the Oklahoma State Fair. They placed well in their classes, considering that they were competing with some of the states top livestock raisers. We also have a record number of livestock entered in the County, District and State, Fat Stock Show this year. GRADE 4- H 4TH AND 5TH GRADE BAND 6TH GRADE BAND ARNETT HIGH SCHOOL BAND Our Band is composed of 54 students, most of them below the eleventh grade, this year and we are hoping that the sixth grade will furnish about 17 eligible students next year. The prospects for our band in the near future are bright and with determination and co-operation we can have a very good band. Our band has been active and we hope to continue to be. We have participated in the Shattuck Santa parade, the Arnett Christmas parade, the Woodward marching con- test and the Homecoming activities at P. A.M.C. of Goodwell Oklahoma. We are preparing for the district concert contest at Alva and if we qualify, intend to go to the State contest at Stillwater. We are going to the Clinic at Alva the 27th of March and participate. Our band will be conducted by two of the guest conductors who will help us with our contest pieces; they are very capable and we hope to benefit from their suggestions. We have bought 10 uniforms and two majorettes suits this year and should have enough for our marching and concert band next year. Our band is doing fine and our students are learning fundamentals of music and that to have a good organization you must co-operate and work together. We appreciate the help everyone has given us and hope we have furnished you with some enjoyable music and marching. The Pep Club was re-organized this fall with 35 girls, from grades five, six and seven, joining. We had good attendance at the home games and enjoyed adding our enthusiasm, with old and new yells, to the fighting spirits of both teams. EASY. DON! WATCH IT JAY Top row: Velma Hixson, Yulonda Bullard, Dorene Baldwin, Laveta Habekott, Bevelyn Brown, Mary Moore, Beity Ross. Second row: Yvonne Rupprechi, Doris Sutton, Dorothy Cromwell, Carolyn Knowles, Gayle Prather, Patricia Bishop, Donna Logsdon, Betty Bonser. Third row: Verlan Drake. Edward Meller, Darrell Truitt, Tommy Carey, Leroy Boyd, Robert Carey, Frank Barton, Jim Waters. Fourth row: Charles Clover, Vernal Tolle, Darrell Fred Woods, Roy Woods, Wayne Mackey. Max Compton, Quinlin Inselman. Mary Lee Rowland Since 1930 One Stop Service 24 Hrs. Li ' v-v On U. S. Hwy. 60 and 283 Arnett, Oklahoma Panel Ray Heating CHEVROLET Quality - Low Cost CHEVROLET and CASE Where Friend Meets Friend PLUMBING ELECTRIC Ditching Service -Wiring- Aermotor - G. E. Appliances - Ironrite Ironers - R. C. A. Television Phone 64 and 80 Arnett, Oklahoma THE OCA J. COLLAR, POST 313 AMERICAN LEGION and UNIT 313 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, OF ARNETT, SEND BEST WISHES TO THE ARNETT SCHOOL A major objective of these two organizations as evi- denced by their constitutions and by-laws is “to provide educational and recreational opportunities for the youth of the community.” Recent projects sponsored or assisted by the Legion and Auxiliary have been Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts, Friday Youth Nights during summer months Boys’ State and Girls’ State, Junior Boys’ Baseball Team, and March of Dimes. 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