Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

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rmq Specialized Training Program l-li-Y ful' xtuw: Mu hmmm. treasurer: Bob Severance, devotlonnll: Mr. Chestnut, sponsor: Roy Hi-lm-y. smreuryp Lowell Srnzgrm, president: Hr. Hines, lponlorg BOTTOM ROW: Jlru Wilson. publicity: llcrlyn lhxwell. proilrum: John Kiridseher, social: Glenn Pyle, music: Eldon Tmutr-r, world brotherhood: Dick Dodd. vice-President: L. V. Prewetl. lervlce. Representing the Army Specialized Training Program, the Hi-Y, as well as the ASTP, maintains the highest standards of its organization. There are ninety-three members representing seventy per cent of the boys in school. Early in the first semester the Hi-Y scoured the city for scrap paper and col- lected eigl1t,and one-half tous. On October 18, the District Conference was held at Beloit with twelve schools participating. The Hi-Y funds were used wisely to promote the war program. The boys contributed S35 to the War Fund Driveg also generous amounts were given to the Red Cross, Com- munity Hospital Fund, and the War Prison- ers' Aid. The Hi-Y assisted the G. R. with the Concession Stands. Sponsor, Mr. Chestnut, and president, Lowell Scoggan, have led the Hi-Y in suc- cessful activities. During the second semesr ter, fthe organization had ii. gel:-together of its members, fathers, and local YMCA members for an informal, jolly time.

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Army e s gave TOP ROW: Pl! Power. ronlerenreg Mins Bell, sponsor: Annore Hlnmllml. music: Belly Murray, social: Eloise Treuicr. specials: Miss Dryden. suonlor: Nona: Wehl, music: Ruth Tice, service! L-lDonnn Parker. finance. BOTTOM ROW: Pl! Jniilr, Duhlicily: Bonnie Chestnut.. prozrlln: Arlene Mlalin, membership and vict-president: Norma Kelhcllrt, prvxidenl: Lois Houghton, trelsuvvr: Thelma Brillvy, sefrrllry: Mlrllnret Burrell, devoliolmls. The Girl Reserve organization is com- pared in this yearbook to the Army Reserve. For the first time in a number of years, 12119 Girl Reserve organization in B. H. S. has succeeded in attaining a nearly complete membership. With the exception of six, every girl in high school joined G. R, this year. In the capacity of president, vice- president, and sponsor, Norma Kethcart, Arlene Mastin, and Miss Joyce Dryden have eommanded a successful year for this organization. During football season, they maintained a concession stand at the stadium, with a profit for the season. A project providing ,about sixty gifts for the hospitalized soldiers at Camp Phillips, Etnoky Hill Air Base, and Walker Field was undertaken .at Christmas. The usual recognition services in the fall and installation services in the spring were held with the Y. W. C. A. About twenty G. R.. girls attended a Neighborhood meet- ing in November.

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'T Food f0Q5AmQPiC6 ROW l: L. Mcliynn, E. Specht, J. Adams, H. Gentry, D. Adams, M. Ball. B, Murray V. Alcllllntock. S Leake ROW 2: R. Wlllilml, L. Mcbyun, N. Vetter. L. MCCUIIC. R. Folia. B. Smith, J. Frewelt, L McCune G. Tupllff ROW 8: D. Brannon, H. Walker, R. Gollnday. W. Walter. R. Simmons. K. Lalle, C. Vetter, D. Campbell. L. Schwinn ROW 4: LV Prewett, D. Enzelbcrt, H. Lueltey, D. Trailer, J. Dodd. B. Wilson. J. D. Simmons. M. Fobeu. B. Severance h ROW 5: J. Holway. L. Pruitt. ll. Pile, J. Smith. W. Dunkley. E Treuter. D. Luckey, J. Simmons. lr. Bradley. l-FA v r NOT SHOWN: V, Thleasen, R, Vetter, N. Finney, B, lol: Food for America is the ultimate ami of the FFA, ml-'uture Farmers of America, which was designed to supplement opportunities for boys who are progressing toward the goal of establishment in a farming business. There are four degrees of active membership - Green Hand - Future Farmerf' - State Farmer and American Farmer. One advances according to the work done ln connection with the vocational agriculture program. The local, state and national officers are elected annually. he National Emblem is made up ol five symbols: the owl, the plow, the rising sun within the cross section of an ear of corn, which is surmounted by the American eagle. The Beloit chapter of the FFA led by Mr. Howard Bradley, consists of 49 members. There are 39 boys in vocational agriculture and senior boys have had t ree years of this subject. The FFA meets regularly once a month for a night meeting which usually consists of a business session, pro- gram, a recreational period, and refreshments. The net worth of this year's farming program amounted to over S10,000. The social events G! the year included a hafrrack ride, stag turkey fred George Washington party, and the parentls and son banquet. The ocal FFA chapter contributed to the Red Cross, United War Fund, Commun- lty Hospital, and have bought stamps and bonds regularly. , :iq 'gtigg wg HKLW I' OFFICERS Eldon Treaster .-- --- President Bill Wilson ..,. ,..... S ecretary Miles File ....... Vice-President Clifford Vetter ....... Treasurer Dennis Holway ....... . Reporter Mr- Hawafd Bradley --- Advisor orrlcans: c Vetter. M. ru. a 'rrwtu .mt a. wnm