Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1945 volume:

r BELOIT Living in the present, remembering the past, and dreaming of the future—these, traits breathe in the hearts and lives of every individual, The present actors and actresses have proved their ability to make their produc tions as successful as the past presenta v tions of performers who are now serving 5a their country either in the armed forces or on the homefront. In the hands of future players is thrown the dramatic torch and with that torch goes a trust that the theatric standards of B.H.S. may always be held to their past and present high With this trust in mind, we dedicate The 1945 Trojan” to the past, present, and future actors of Beloit high school, Lights ON THE SET Against the familiar background of the Trojan lot moved a countless number of actors and actresses. Whether a star or an extra, each was constantly aware of his part in the finished production. Here the performers worked and relaxed—here the directors listened to numerous auditions—and it was on this set that tne cameramen shot the final scenes for the “1945 Trojan.” CECIL B DcMILLE PRODUCTION. INC 2010 DeMILLE DRIVE HOLLYWOOD. CAUFORWA 2 December 1944 Deer Trojans: Boy meets girl. Boy gets girl, and they live happily ever afterwards Is still the best formula for a motion picture or a happy life that I know of, let the critics fall where they may. Prom fade In to fade out, I wish your production of THE TROJAN, Its stars. Its stars of tomorrow. Its extras, and its staff, a success of Academy Award stature In which no single scene need be cut. Greetings, c—zfU Cecil B. delillle CBdH-J The man in charge of production in Beloit high school is Superintendent John S. Morrell, 'who has occupied the executive chair at the head of the Beloit school system for the fifteenth consecutive year. He started by teaching in a rural school; and eventually he attained the position which he now holds after teaching normal training and agriculture for three years and acting as principal for four. Mr. Morrell has been a prominent member of the community for several years, and has taken his share of the responsibility for the welfare of several civic organizations. At the present time he is busily engaged in making plans for the post war Beloit. Mr. Morrell received his A.B. degree from Missouri University, and later took post graduate work at Chicago and Kansas Universities. Executive advisor to Mr. Morrell is Principal “E. M.” Chestnut, who is now completing his fifteenth year in that capacity. Mr. Chestnut has spent a great deal of time and effort in compiling periodical news letters which are sent to all former Beloit high school students who are now in the armed forces. The popularity of these letters has been proved many times by the fact that the first thing returning servicemen plan to do upon arrival in Beloit is to go to the high school and visit “E. M.” Mr. Chestnut is a familiar figure to every student, not only because he is principal but also because he is willing at any time to assist one of his pupils. He received his A. B. and M. A. degrees after work at Kansas State College and Kansas University. 6 DIRECTORS Miss Alma Morrison, A. B., M. A. Public Speaking English Mr. Walter Hines, B. S., M. A. American History Aeronautics Government Physics Miss Joyce Dry den, B. S. Home Economics Mr. Dalton Muck, B. S. Physical Education Mathematics Miss Loraine Ost, A. B. Journalism English Mr. Howard Bradley, M. S. Vocational Agriculture Miss Irene Tinkler, B. S. Typing Mr. Edward Miller, B. S. ManuaJ Training General Science Miss Frances Walker, B. S. Physical Education Biology Health Mrs. Henrietta Boyd, A. B. World History Geography English Miss Virginia Bell, B. S. Chemistry Algebra Mrs. Vera Irwin, A. B. Latin Mr. Eugene Tice, B. M. Music Miss Clara Bollman, B. S. Commerce Mr. Isidor Wasinger General Shop Instruction 7 STARS The final re-take of the Trojan four year scenario has at last satisfied the directors, and the finished film is ready for public acclaim. The stars, under the able direction of Mr. Chestnut, each in his separate sphere, have distinguished themselves for the glory of the Trojan studio. Eldon Treaster, president, prompted the stars through their fourth and last year. Seventy-six starlets began the struggle for success in '41, but by elimination of one kind or another, approximately fifty stars have reached their goal—graduation. The two spotlight dramatic productions of the junior and senior years, helped prepare some of the stars for their future successes. Various extra curricular activities in which the stars were represented include orchestra, band, athletics, chorus, G.R., Hi-Y, F.F.A., and pep club. The assistant directors for this year’s stars— Miss Tinkler, Miss Ost, Miss Morrison, and Mr. Bradley—helped to raise the shining stars to the place they now hold in screenland. ELDON TREASTER .........................President Major ................................Mathematics Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, Hi-Y Cabinet 3, “Brother Goose” 3, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, F.A.A. President 3, Football 1-2-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 4, Student Council 3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4. LOIS HOUGHTON .....................Vice President Major ................................Mathematics G.R. 1-2-3-4, G.R. Cabinet 3-4, G.R. Treasurer 3, Life Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, “Brother Goose” 3, Pep Club 4, Student Council 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Letter 3, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3, Orchestra 1-2-3, Clarinet Trio 3. GENEVA GATES .........................Secretary Major .................................Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, Life Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 4, Student Council 4, Band 2-3-4 (Twirler), Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3. MARGARET WOLZ ........................Treasurer Major .................................Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 4, Student Council 4, Band 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Class Treasurer 2. 8 s T A R S MARJORIE ADAMS Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, Life Staff 4. Annual Staff 4. G.A.A. 1-2. Pep Club 2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4. ROY BRINEY Science Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, Hi-Y Cabinet 3-4. Hi- Sec. 3. Hi-Y Pres. 4. Track '2 4, Student Council 4, Bund 3-4, Chorus 4, Orchestra 3. MARGARET BARRETT Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, G.R. Cabinet 3-4, G.R. Pres. 4, Life Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Brother Goose 3, Pep Club 4, Student Council 4, Band 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Cornet Trio 1 3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3. THELMA BRINEY Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, G.R. Cabinet 3-4. G.R. Sec. 3. Life Staff 4, Annual Staff 4. Pep Club 4. Student Council 1-3, Band 1-2, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2, Mixed Chorus 2-3. HAROLD BARTLESON (Enrolled from Wicjiita) Hi-Y 1, Chorus 1-4. Mathematics DALE BRANSON Agriculture Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, F.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 1, Basketball 1-2, Track 1. Chorus 1 -2 3-4. ANNORE BLANDING Science (Enrolled from Barnard) G.R. 1-2-3-4, G.R. Cabinet 1-3-4, Life Staff 4. Annual Staff— Co-Editor 4, Pep Olub 1-2-3-4, Student Council 3. Band 1, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-3, Class Sec. 3, Vocal Solo 3-4, Radio Broadcast 4. MARJORIE BROWN Home Ec. G.R. 1-2-3-4, Band 3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4. BETTY BRINEY G.R. 1-2-3-4, Life Staff 4, Band Home Ec. 1-2-3, Orchestra 1-2. MARJORIE COFFIELD G.R. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2, Pep Chorus 2-3. Home Ec. Club 4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed 9 s T A R S BILL COLBY Art Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, Life Staff 3- —Cc Editor 3, Annual Staff 3-4 ©a-Editor 4, Brother Goose” 3, SUdent Council 3, Chorus 1-2-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2. NORMA DAVENPORT Horae Ec. G.R. 1-2-3-4, Life Staff 4. Annual Staff 4. G.A.A. 1-2, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3. DORLENE DODD Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, Life Staff 4. Annual Staff 4, Brother Goose” 3, Pep Ciub 4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3. HELEN EMMOT Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, Life Staff 4. Annual Staff 4, Band 2-3-4. KENNETH FILE Mathematics Track 3. MILES FILE Agriculture Hi-Y 1-4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, F.F.A. Vice Pres. 3. Football 1 - 2 - 3 - 4. R.L. 1, Letters 2-3-4, Basketball I-2-3-4, R.L. 2, Letters 3-4. Tr ck 1-2-3-4. R.L. 1, Letters, 2-3-4, Stulent Council 1, Band 1, Chorus 1. NORMAN DONKER Science NEIL FINNEY Agriculture Hi-Y 1-2-3, Brother Goose 3, Band 1-2, Chorus 1-2-3. Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3, Track 1-2, Chorus 1-3-4. BILLIE ELDRINGHOFF Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, Brother Goose” 3, Pep Club 1-2-4, Band 1-1 Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3. RAYMOND FRITCHEN Science lO Hi-Y 1-2-3-4. s T A R S JO ANN GADDIS Science DELORES HENRY Commerce (Enrolled from Barnard) G.R. 1-2-8-4, Life Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Band 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorua 2-3. G.R. 1-2-8-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Pep Club Treaa. 2, Pep Club Prea. 3. Band 1, Student Council 3. Cho.us 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorua 1-3. IRMA GILDERSLEEVE G.R. 1-2-3-4. G.A.A. 1. Chorua 1-2-3. MARGARET HODLER Home Ec. Commerce 1-2-8-4, Life Staff 1. Annua) Staff 4. “Brother Goose” 3, Pep Club 4, Chorua 1- 4. DONALD GRIFFITH Mathematics Hi-Y 2, Basketball 1, Cborua 1-2-1-4, Orchestra 1-2-3-4. DENNIS HOLWAY Agriculture Hi-Y 1, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, F.F.A. Re ortcr. Basketball 2, Track 2. Student Council 1, Band 2. LAWRENCE HATTON Manual Arts MILDRED IRELAND Home Ec. Hi-Y l-i-3-4. Football 1, Baaket all 4 G.R. 1-2-8-4, G.A.A. 1-2, Pep Club 4, Chorus l-t- JIMMY HEELER History Hi-Y 2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, R.L. 3. Letter 4. Basketball 3-4, Track 3-4. DORIS JAMES Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorua 2-3 1944 Football Attendant. II s T A R S MAX JAMISON Mathematics Hi-Y 1 2-3-4, Hi-Y Trcas. 3, Hi-Y Vice Pres. 4, Hi-Y Cabinet 3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, R.L. 2. Letteri 3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, R.L. 2 Letter 3-4, Track 1, Student Council 3-4. MARY KASER Home Ec. (Enrolled from Osborne) G.R. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3, Pep Club 4, Band 1-2-3, Orchestra 2. JOHN KINDSCHER Mathematics Class Pres. 2, Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, Hi-Y Cabinet 2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Letters 2-3-4, Basketball 1-3-4 Letters 3-4, Track 1-2-3-4 Letters 1-2-3-4, Student Council 1, Band 1, Chorus 3, Orchestra 1. GENEVA KNIGHT Commerce (Enrolled from Ionia) G.R. 4. Class Vice Pros. 1, Class Sec. 3, “Have A Heart , “Mora Blessed , Pep Club 4, Chorus 1-2-3. LEONA McDYSAN Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2. GWENDALINE MOATE Science (Enrolled from Scottsville) G.R. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1. Pep Club 1, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3. KEITH MYERS Mathematics (Enrolled 'from Denver, Colo.) Hi-Y 2-4, Football 2-4 R.L. 2, Basketball 2-4 R.L. 2, Track 2-4. LA DONNA PARKER Commerce G.R. 1-2-3-4, G.R. Vice Pres. 4, G.R. Cabinet 3-4. Life Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Brother Goose 3, Student Council 4, Chorus 1-2-3, Orchestra 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 2-3, 1944 Football Attendant. RICHARD PICKLER Science Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, Hi-Y Cabinet 4, Glass Pro3. 3. Student Council 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Radio Broadcast 4. PATRICIA POWER History G.R. 1-2-3-4 G.R. Cabinet 8-4, Life Staff 4, Annual Staff-Assistant Editor 4, Brother Goose” 3, Hoosier Schoolmaster’’ 1, Pep Club 1-2-4, Student Council 1, Band 1-2, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-3, Radio Broadcast 4, 1944 Football Queen. 12 s T A R S NOEL SCHMITZ Science (Enrolled from St. John's) Hi-Y 2-3-4, Football 2-3-4 R.L. 3-4, Basketball 1-3-4, Student Council 1, Class Treas. 3. WINIFRED SMITH Science (Enrolled from Burr Oak) G.R. 1 Pep Club 1, Band 1-2-3, Chorus 1-2-3, Orchestra 1. KATHLEEN SCRAPER Commerce MARGARET TIPTON (Enrolled from Asherville) G.R. 1, Calm Youiteelf , Pep Club 1-3, Pep Club Sec.-Treas. 1-2, Class Pres. 8, Claes Sec. 2, Student Council 2, Band 3. Chorus 1-3, Orc-hestra 1. G.R. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1 Home Ec. JOE SIMMONS Agriculture Hi-Y 1 2-3-4, F.F.A. 2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Class Vice Pres. 1. CLIFFORD VETTER Agriculture Hi-Y 1-4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, F.F.A. Treas. 3, Football 2-3-4 R.L. 3, Letter 4, Basketball 1, Student Council 1-3, Chorus 1-2-3. JOE DEAN SIMMONS (Enrolled from Barnard) Hi-Y 3-4, F.F.A. 3-4. Football 1-2-3-4, Class Pres. 1. Science 2-3-4 Letter 2, Track 4, Chorus BARBARA WEHRER G.R. 1-2-3-4. “Brother Goose Class Vice Pres. 3. Home Ec. 3, G.A.A. 1, Student Council 1, � JEAN SMITH History ?oR; Life Staff 4 Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 1-2-4. 1-2 3-4, Contest 3-4, Chorus 1 -2-3-4, Orchestra 3-4. BILLY WILSON Mathematics Hi-Y 1-3-4. F.A.A. 1-2-S-4, F.F.A. Sec. 3, Football 1-4, Student Council 3-4. 13 s A JIMMY WILSON Science Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, Hi-Y Cabinet 2-3, Football 1-2-3-4, Letter 4. Basketball 1-2-3-4, Letter 3-4. Student Council 1-2, Class Pres. 1. KENNETH WILSON Science Hi-Y 3-4. BETTY YOUNG Language (Enrolled from Atwood) G.R. 1-2-3-4. Life Staff 4. Annual Staff 4. G.A.A. 1-2. Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Band 3, Chorus 1 -2-3-4. 14 ROW 1: Maxine Jam . Donna Davenport. Joan Kethcart. Richard Barrett, Lowell MeDysan. Kelt It Leelie, John Hyde. Clifford Colby, Bill Campbell. Jease Dameron. Lois Axtell, Betty Jean Hollaway. ROW 2: Dorene Burnette. Eunice Andreaon. Duane Davies, Dwight Davies. Lor«tta Engelbert, Everett Leonhart. Jim Jones. Boh Madison. Betty Howard. Addiine Harbison. B«Uy Ruth Adams. ROW 3: Christine Lukens. Dorothy Copeland. Jeanette Fuller. Richard Heeler. Rodger Clark. Charlden Belles, Richard Knitfht. MeJvin Douglas. Jeannette Clark. Pauline Bean. Charlene Lukens. STARS OF TOMORROW The Stars of Tomorrow (Juniors) have risen to a high position in the eyes of their fans and are ready to take their places as full fledged Stars. Future Stars had as their leading actor Donald Noah, president (left center), with Richard Simmons, vice president (right center), Betty Perkins, treasurer (left), Margaret Widrig, secretary (right), playing active parts. As a preface to next year’s big performance, the class starred in their presentation of “New Fires,” December 12 and 13. They gave a lovely banquet to the seniors in the spring. One third of the junior boys actively participated in Hi-Y, with 96 percent of the girls in G. R., over three fourths of the girls in pep club, and 97 per cent of the boys taking part in Hi-Y. Sponsors: Mr. Hines, Miss Bollman, Miss Dryden, Miss Bell, Miss Morrison. ROW 1: Leroy McCune, Guy Topliff, Leland McCune, Marvalee Rchmert, Joan Reeder, Bette Jo Reiter, Mary Power, Phyllis Noah. John Prewett. Bob Murray. Vail McClintock. ROW 2: Edward Specht. Lois Wilson, Shirley Tice, Alice Mane Torrey, Harold Williams. Bill Smith, Jane Underkofler, Jack Rasing, Fern Ratcliff, Ruth Wright. Darlene Williams. Virginia Moss- ROW 3: Russell Staton, Lyle McDysan, Billie Marcy, Marjorie Wiens, Charles Minges, Howard Servis, Gail Roquet, Noel Vetter, Donald Porter, Barbara Root, Lynn Wicks, Rosalee Senters. SUPPORTING ACTORS Supporting actors of the “Stars” and “Stars of Tomorrow” are the thirty-seven boys and thirty-two girls of the sophomore class. Their leading actor (president) is Gene Linton, who is pictured on the left. Those taking important roles are John Prewett (vice-president, center) and Darlene Williams (secretary-treasurer, left). A large per cent of the sophomores have taken part in the production of many school activities. The pep club has enlisted 88 per cent of the promising actresses. Seventeen property-men who are taking vocational agriculture belong to the Future Farmers’ organization. Girl Reserves claim 100 per cent of the sophomore girls while 87 per cent of the boys attend Hi-Y. Miss Ost, Mr. Miller, Miss Walker, Mr. Muck, and Mrs. Boyd are sponsors of this lively cast. ROW 1: Harold Gentry, Leroy Barrett, Virginia Goodeyon, Audrey Ball, Betty Golladay, Dorothy Grater, Phyllis Hazen, Annabel Miner, Betty Campbell, Forrest Jones, Jr., Stanley Cu'lum. ROW 2: Flora Lee Howard. Helen Broberg! Harriet Abbott, Gerald Briney, Gene Linton, Clinton Burger, Wade Fenton, Darrell Dodd, Robert Fobee. Clinton Conn, Joyce Kittle, Jimmy Adams. ROW 3: Stanley Leake. Weldon Luckey, Charlotte Brown, Vivian McCausl nd, Man Cullum. Dale Adams, Melvin Ball, Mona Lou Miller, Clyde Brott, Bob McClintock, Ruth Carter. J|S%SS� m L . S9W I.!„. hy,H5 B«“f°r i. John Irwin, Lorene Brewer. Margie Henry, Delores Golladay. Bettr Colbv Holli. n«nW. rv «« Kobe , Miriam Cain. Cari Ireland. Margaret Cliff. ROW II: Margaret HollimcsI LRuthGUderelre'veJfa. rJrftC’ Dunham. Richard GoGaday, Zoe Drummond, Rodger Jones, Carldon Broad bent. Bill Carawav Fmilv n'.rr,? 1 2? Boh Hewitt. HOW III: BUI, Brown, Eugene Brown. Jerry' A U ™ mVx “rtl Do Donna Hull, Ronald File, Earlene Broad bent, Marion Field, Rosemary Fowler, Audrey Caddis, Berniece Hodler. EXTRAS Extras for the ,rStars,” “Stars of Tomorrow” and the “Supporting Actors” are the thirty-five girls and the thirty-eight boys of the freshman class. Their leading star is Helen Pelton (president), center. Other well-known stars are Jerry Abercrombie (vice-president) left, and Dick Perry (secretary-treasurer), right. The freshmen have taken part in the production of many school activities including pen club, F.F. A., Girl Reserves, Hi-Y, band, and orchestra. Backing the extras are the freshman sponsors— Miss Bell, Mr. Bradley, Mr. Miller, Miss Walker, and Miss Bollman. ROW I: David Williams. Donald Pruitt, David Moss, Marianne Metcalf, Joan Lukens, Linda Staton. Carolie Miller, Phyllis Walter, Robert Wickham. Donald Shurtz. Edwin Lynch. ROW II: Phyllis Knitter, Florence Reed, Myrth Maxwell, Charlotte Lange. Eddie Strawn. Donald McCune. Keith Wile . Dean Nickell, Eugene Snyder. Helen Pelton. Irene Sewell. Kathleen Shamburg ROW III: Kenneth Ndler, Edward Luckey, Jack Mclnroy, Ernestine Lawson, Nma Poulton, Francis Jorgensen, Nadine Treaster. Jim Widrig, D ck Perry, Harriet Young, Clair McGinnis, Dale Specht. Martha White. NOT SHOWN: James McCollough. 4ri56P $ i fit M 7 THE B. H. S. LIFE H “SCHOOL LIFE IN PRINT” COLBY, BLANDING CO-EDIT TSOJAN YEARBOOK nnore Blanding alism lecMl ‘.c- ed re After execuu wl m; Surprise Asseml Promote Trojar DESIGNATE DATE FE February 1 ill give td .ernbly.” Ea � nt some si isica-l progra sir sale of y sen the staff’i assembly a sur jtudents have ett, Annwte' ler, LaDonfQi Parker, Be tty Perkins, Marjorie Ad-! Power, Helen Bnamot, De-' ry end Dorothy Shurtz. the first semester, the staff ed every three issues, thus eryone a chance to try his ill be the day w ould have their r $1.50 for Jull ] cs on the instal re an outsider, pu ok with the rest a 1 Those who - SC HprZ t«red b S, Life, as nuu J of her at- troduced 'Miles File, acCln who presented a bt Ut white chrysanthe-a corsage of Co-Editors... Bill Colby, Annore Blanding Assistant Editor ..............Pat Power News Editors ..............Betty Young, Jean Smith, Margaret Hodler Sports Editors .................Jeannette Clark Betty Adams Photograph Editors ..................Betty Perkins, Margaret Barrett, Helen Emmot Art Editors ............Christine Lukens, Bill Colby Make-up Artists ..........Lois Houghton, Geneva Gates Reporters ...............Marjorie Adams, Norma Davenport, Dorothy Shurtz, Dorlene Dodd, Delores Henry Business Manager .......La Donna Parker Ass’t Business Manager . .Thelma Briney Sponsor ................Miss Loraine Ost I ‘Betty — Hy Lou Snui. 'es Henry, under way and quite a bit s has been made. The cover design was selected from two possibilities senf out by the company, and the theme was picked from several handed in by members of the has s year’s annual will iteresting. A whol devoted to senior the other snapsho orchestra, and various st Here’s a great oppo dents—pictures of yt urs friends combined into or Place your order so yo one in the spring. Don’t forget to bring 'tra 5 cents voo-Hrw As you scan through the scenes of B. H. S., you will recall the Trojan annual assembly staged February 7, 1945, with entertainment furnished by the journalism class and assisted by members of the senior class, grand total of annuals sold that day was 216. The La Donna Parker, Bill CoH)y Annore Blanding 16 The first semester staff positions on the Life were changed every three issues; Bill Colby, Jean Smith, Betty Young, Margaret Hodler, and Jeannette Clark reigned as editors. The second semester a permanent staff was elected with Lois Houghton and Christine Lukens serving as co-editors. BELOIT, KANSAS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1944 Sponsor Mia Walker Officer D. Morrell V. Pres. B. Adams Sec. Treas. V. Moss Cheerleaders B. Eldrinsrhoff, A. Hapbison, C. Miller SOUND EFFECTS CREIV Pep Club BACKSTAGE Advance Typing and Shorthand— Copymen—Working after school and Saturdays for downtown bus inessmen, they proved themselves helpful. Manual Training—In charge of scenery — Craftsmen in the real sense of the word, these boys have something to show for their work— everything from footstools to desks. Home Living Girls —Costume Designers—Learned to be real homemakers. They served luncheons and planned their future homes. Shop Boys Mechanics —The Show Must Go On! and these boys have made this possible by keeping the machinery in smooth running order. Their main feature was welding of all kinds. to PROPERTY MEN Members of the Beloit Chapter Future Farmers of America include boys enrolled in vocational agriculture. Of the four degrees in FFA the local chapter has 21 green hands, 40 Chapter Farmers, and one State Farmer. Beloit officers are confined to junior class boys. Eldon Treaster was chosen as state farmer last year; Donald Treaster and Keith Leslie are candidates this year. FFA meetings have been held one night each month and numerous business meetings often convene during school time. Outstading social events this year include the parent and son banquet, stag turkey feed, and the hay rack ride. Membership in FFA creates interest in school work, as well as offering opportunities to develop each individual boy in leadership, scholarship, and a farming program. One will find a large number of these members out for athletic games. OFFICERS: President ....................LV Prewett Vice President ...........Harold Walker Secretary ..................Keith Leslie Treasurer ........................Donald Treaster Reporter ...........................Bill Campbell Advisor ....... ....Mr. Howard Bradley 21 MAKE-UP ARTISTS As a m ke-up artist prepares a pT at star for the final shots of a scene, so the Girl Reserve organization prepares a girl for wholesome living in the future. Influencing and building a better spiritual life is the final touch to a girl’s make-up for life. With approximately one hundred thirty-two members, the G.R. organization held an active part in school life. The book exchange at the opening of school was sponsored by the G.R. During football season the girls worked at the concession stand. Committee projects included scrapbooks for children in the hospitals, scrapbooks for service men, Valentine heartsisters, the maintaining of a book of news clippings about the G.R. and the planning of programs and printing program booklets. Varied programs and social events completed a year of activities. This year, because of the great number of new girls attending Beloit high school, a new “big and little sister” method, proved helpful in aiding the new girls to become acquainted. Margaret Barrett, Lois Houghton and sponsors, Miss Dryden and Miss Bell were delegates at Camp Wood last summer. At the fall and winter conference held at Mankato, nineteen girls and two sponsors attended. Having achieved the highest requirements attainable, they were presented the gold seal. Thus by the moulding strokes of the make-up artists, the Girl Reserves are made better companions—better citizens. Oo OO V V G.R. Cabinet Margaret Barrett ...President LaDonna Parker .Vice-president Betty Hollaway .......Secretary Charlene Lukens ....Treasurer Mona Lou Miller ...Devotions Thelma Briney ..........Social Lois Houghton ........Program Margaret Widrig ....Publicity Helen Broberg .........Finance Pat Power ..........Conference Ruth Elaine Tice .......Service Joan Kethcart ...........Music Norma Wehl ............Pianist Annore Blanding ......Specials Miss Dryden ...........Sponsor Miss Bell .............Sponsor 22 TALENT SCOUTS Through their efforts to uncover the latent abilities of the club members, the one hundred nineteen boys in Hi-Y have earned the title, “Talent Scouts”. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Chestnut and Mr. Hines, and with the leadership of its fine cabinet, the group sponsored many worth while projects. Not least among these were the contributions made to the United War Fund, Community Hospital Drive, Red Cross, and to the Camp Wood Improvement Project. Another profitable project was the operation of the concession stand at basketball games with the proceeds going to the student council. Social activities of the year included a father-son mixer. A delegation from Beloit was sent to the district conference at Salina on March 5. Hi-Y Cabinet R. Biiney ...........President M. Jamison .....Vice-president R. Pickier ..........Secretary M. Woods ............Treasurer J. Kindscher ....Song Leader R. Woods ...............Social G. Briney ..World Brotherhood H. Walker .............Service R. Murray ...........Publicity P. Treaster ......Devotionals Sponsor Sponsor Mr. Hines Mr. Chestnut 23 CAST Lucinda Andrews, the dictatorial cook....Joan Murray Suzanne, the patient spinster..........Jeannette Clark Sid, a farm hand who is ‘‘nobody’s fool”. .Harold Walker Jerry, Sid’s son .......................Richard Knight Stephan Santry, the author who has a real purpose in life .............LV Prewett NEW FIRES Best Picture of 1944 The junior class did a very unusual thing; in fact it had not been done for fifteen years in Beloit high. They sold enough tickets for two nights’ presentation of their play, “New Fires,” under the direction of Miss Alma Morrison. Stephan Santry, an author, inherits a farm in the Missouri Ozarks. Trying to make his family realize a purpose in life, he sends for them to join him. Upon their arrival, Anne and Olive definitely make up their minds that they do not like rural life and plan to go back to Chicago. Humor is added by Phyllis and Billy, typical teen-age “brats,” who want to stay on the farm. Romantic interest is portrayed by Dick and Eve, also by Lynn and Olive. The climax occurs when Mary Marshall, a neighbor girl, gets scarlet fever while in the Santry homestead, and the house is quarantined by Doctor Lynn Gray. During this period, the family realize and find their purpose in life. Billy, his son, a “regulation youngster”.. Bob McCausland Phyllis, his younger daughter, a typical teen-age girl ................Betty Perkins Anne, his wife, who has a social purpose in life .......................Margaret Widrig Olive, his daughter, who is spoiled and irresponsible .....................Dora Lee Morrell Eve, his daughter-in-law ................Charlene Lukens Dick, his son, who finally discovers a purpose in life ..............................Rex Woods Lynn Gray, the village doctor with a comfortable philosophy of life ..........Donald Noah Mary Marshall, a neighbor and friend of Phyllis ..............................Beverly Eldringhoff Mrs. Marshall ............................Joan Kethcart Angie Sperry .............................Betty Howard EARLY TO BED Early to Rise Best Picture of 1945 Miss Morrison� Director CAST Abbie Fuller, well meaning spinster who is busy filling a mpther’s place ......Kathleen Scraper Bobby Fuller, eighteen and inclined to be lazy-Bill Colby “Early to Bed—Early to Rise” by William Davidson, a heart warming three-act comedy was presented two nights, May 1-2, by eleven senior class members. Marion Fuller, attractive and twenty-two.. Annore Blanding Everitt Fuller, a friendly “inventor” of about fifty ....................................Eldon Treaster Spanky Minuti, grown up—with a shrewd frankness ................................LaDonna Parker Jim Griggs, a comely young man ..............Harold Bartleson Patsy Fuller, interested in pets .................Pftt Power Daisy Fairfax, a lady of the press ...........Lois Houghton Patsy is crazy about pets. The family endures the procession of stray dogs and white rats that come into the household above the pet shop; but when Patsy brings home Violet, a tame skunk, her family is at wit’s end. Aunt Abbie, general family manager, says they must move; but dad, who is forever inventing wierd contraptions, says that won’t work and still dreams of an inventor’s success. Bobby, an older brother, who hates studying, hut loves automobiles, is rushed by Spanky the cute little trick across the way who fears she’ll be an old maid unless she lands Bobby. Marion, an older sister, encounters competition with Laura, southern charmer, for her boss’ affection, but finally lands in his arms! Otto Kirschmeier, a kindly little old German.. .Keith Myers Mr. Conkle, the spare man of middle age. .. .Dennis Holway Laura Montgomery, a rather fragile Southern girl ...........................Doris James In an endeavor to solve difficulties, Patsy dreams of winning a ticket for the model house and yard. Luckily she does win, but sells it for the sake of her pet shop owner, Otto Kirschmeir. Marion also benefits from the selling of the ticket by having nifty clothes and nice “environments” and thus everyone is made happy. RED LETTER DAYS FEBRUARY 26 DECEMBER NOVEMBER C M Sophomore Navy Day Remember? ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS This production o i the “1945 Trojan” could not be complete without the presentation of the academy awards. To Bill Colby and Lois Houghton, the “Stars” gave the award for the outstanding performances of the year. Eldon Treaster and Margaret Barrett were given the second honor. They were presented to the public at the half of the annual homecoming game with Mankato on February 23. All four were chosen on the basis of cooperation, leadership, responsibility, personality, and scholastic ability. Lois Houghton was given the coveted academy award. To Bill Colby went the honor of being selected as reDre- Chosen by the seniors for her scholarship and cooperation, she sentative of the senior boys. Bill was given this award for his was representative of the girls in the class of 1946. She has traits of scholarship and responsibility. Majoring in art Bill been a member of the G.R. club for four years, a cabinet was well known for his artistic abilities Co-editor of this member of the organization her junior and senior years, and “1945 Trojan” and member of the annual staff for two years treasurer during her sophomore year. Lois has been active in member of the Life Staff for two years and co-editor during the field of music, having participated in band and chorus for his junior year, Bill gave his talents to make both a success four years, mixed chorus for two years, and orchestra her first He displayed his versatility by caking a leading part in three years. In her senior year,Lois held the position of vice- “Brother Goose”, the junior class play Bill has also partici president of the class and was a member of the annua] staff pated jn choru8 and mixed chorus activiti and has a and Co-editor of the Life staff. She was also a member of the member of the Hi-Y club for four years cast of the junior class play, “Brother Goose”. Cooperation and leadership were the qualities that made Fldon Treaster rise above the average senior. As president of the senior class, Eldon has had ample opportunity to dis-plav his abilities. He was also active in sports, having participated in basketball and football for four years. Eldon has also been a four-yoar member of the chorus, Hi-Y and F.F.A. clubs. Margaret Barrett's personality and leadership won for her a high place in the senior class. Margaret has enjoyed many activities including a four-year membership in G.R , with two years in the cahinet, and the presidency of the club during her senior year. She has also been a member of the band, orchestra, and chorus for four years, and has participated in mixed chorus, pep club, and cornet trio. 2 rV6 r� « m V n ' ' h LtUrl ' t-Un, rtfl . oC o« • , , 'n lo'K W Riwey criy j% .Mfc oh, K £$1- rvN yV - S rd oh. .. v l lir , S«I ft Pj[ ; v (r ' V,’v'' k, (rp. i cunwiv I� � l R n. • o$ t', MUSICAL RECORDINGS BY BAND CHORUS ORCHESTRA Background music for the “1945 Trojan was furnished by the Beloit high school music department, under the direction of Mr. Eugene Tice and Mrs. William Tice. The snappy marching band, composed of sixty members, did its part by many spectacular exhibitions during the football season, which included such formations as the Thanksgiving turkey. With the arrival of old man frost, the concert band and orchestra took precedence. The band gave two spring concerts. Mrs. William Tice relieved Mr. Eugene Tice the second semester by taking charge of the girls chorus, which she named the Allegro club. The girls, assisted by the boys chorus, presented a recital, March 4. Highlighting the chorus performance was the presentation on Palm Sunday of Handel’s “Messiah” by the girls and boys choruses accompanied by the orchestra. Miss Norma Wehl was the very competent pianist during the year for both the boys and girls choruses. The orchestra, consisting of thirty members, appeared at the junior and senior plays with appropriate numbers between acts. They ended a very successful year with a spring recital. The Beloit music department had the honor of two visits from Andor Foldes, noted pianist. He presented a recital December 10, 1944 and starting February 25, 1945, he conducted a one week’s master class. Students were able to obtain solid credits in music this year for the first time. One or two solid credits per student were allowed during the year; ten students worked for two solid credits. Climaxing the year’s activities were the music festivals at Lindsborg and Concordia. For the first time since the war, large groups were allowed to attend. Many Beloit high students were represented at these events. Drum Major—Bette Jo Reiter Majorettes— Geneva Gates , Alice Marie Torrey Twirfers—Marjorie Wiens, Flora l ee Howard, Vivian McCausland 32 33 Practicin' Broadcasting at K. S. A. C. Workin' Tough. ian t he hvf SPORTS PANORAMA ?0VU 1: M ® Campbell, M. Douglas, H. Luckey. B. McCausland, C. Vetter, ROW 2 : G. Bnney, J. Heeler. B. Madison R. Woods, J. Wilson. K. Leslie. Coach Muck. ROW 3: LV Treaster. J. D. Simmons. J. Linton. J. Kindscher. N. Schmits. Asst. Coach Miller, M. Woods, Prewett. M. File. J. Jones. E. Beloit Trojans bowed from the gridiron spotlight sharing the third place North Central Kansas League banner with Concordia. Coach Muck and Assistant Coach Miller led the Trojans through five victories which included Osborne, Concordia, Ellsworth, Smith Center, and Mankato. A grand finale to the football season was the choosing of honorary co-captains, John Kindscher and Miles File. E. C. Quigley, athletic director at the University of Kansas, addressed approximately three hundred people at the annual sports banquet, January 15. Senior squad members were Miles File, John Kindscher, Eldon Treaster, Noel Schmitz, Joe Dean Simmons, Jimmy Heeler, Jimmy Wilson, Clifford Vetter, and Max Jamison. Sept. Visitors Beloit 22 Clay Center 21 0 Here 29 ‘Minneapolis 7 6 There Oct. 6 Belleville 53 0 Here 13 Osborne 7 12 There 20 Lincoln (homecoming) 25 0 Here 27 ‘Concordia 12 13 There Nov. 1 Ellsw'orth 7 12 There 10 Smith Center 6 13 Here 17 ‘Lincoln 13 0 There 23 ‘Mankato 0 39 Here NC.K.L. Games. 35 ROW 1 : Coach Muck. L. Barrett. L. Wicks, D. Adajns, J. Gurley. M. Ball. D.Guard, Du. Adams. C. McGinnis. Asst. Coach Miller. ROW 2: J. Adams, D. Moss, D. Pruitt. B. Moss, D. McCune, B. Murray. J. Prewett, H. Gentry. V. McClintock. ROW 3: N. Vetter, K. Wiles, Dw. Davies. B. Suchsland. E. I eonhart, C. Burger, D. Nickel), B. Smith, R. Fobes. S P 0 R T S PANORAMA Highlighting the basketball sea-eon was the presentation of the queen, Billie Eldringhoff, and her attendants, Annore Blanding and This year’s football season was climaxed on October 20, as Pat Power was acclaimed football queen. She was presented to the public in a ceremony during the half of the annual homecoming game with Lincoln. Jimmy Heeler had the honor of escorting the queen. Her attendants, LaDonna Parker and Doris James, were escorted by Joe Simmons and Harold Bartleson. Also participating in the ceremony were Bill Colby, editor of the B.H.S. Life, as master of ceremonies, and Miles File, acting captain of the team. Jo Ann Gaddis, at the homecom- Pat mm mm ing game with Mankato on February 23. Escorting the queen was Bob Suchsland, and her attendants were accompanied by Richard Heeler and Donald Noah. Master of ceremonies, Miles File, introduced the royal party and presented flowers to the group. 36 3o S ' P O R T S PANORAMA Sixty-four Trojan warriors entered the court of basketball this year with a squad of five lettermen and nine reserve lettermen. Because of the large number of boys reporting for practice, they were divided into two groups—twenty-seven teamsters reported for practice at the municipal building and thirty-seven grilled at the high school. Captain Miles File, Coach Muck, and Assistant Coach Miller led the boys through the 1945 season. Troy was host to the gigantic crowds at the Regional Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Beloit reached the semifinals, but the Class A division of the Regional was won by Minneapolis. Seniors leaving the squad are Keith Myers, Max Jamison, Miles File, Eldon Treaster, and Jimmy Wilson. Dec. 15 There Jewell Visitors 22 Beloit 31 “Yea team fight em” 20 There Downs 21 30 and fight they did for Jan. 5 Here ♦Minneapolis 25 23 eleven victories, five of which placed the 12 Here ♦Concordia 13 31 Trojans in third spot 16 There ♦Mankato 29 30 19 Here Osborne 16 28 in the North Central 24 Here Glasco 27 38 26 There ♦Belleville 39 30 Kansas Basketball 31 Here ♦Lincoln 21 27 League. Victims of the Feb. 2 There Osborne 22 40 orange and black clad teamsters’ cudgel were 6 Here Downs 17 43 9 Here ♦Belleville 42 24 Jewell, Downs, Con- 13 There ♦Concordia 39 30 20 There ♦Minneapolis 43 32 cordia, Mankato, Os- 23 Here ♦Mankato 24 30 borne, Glasco, and 27 There ♦Lincoln 21 23 N.C.K.L. Games. Lincoln. ROW 1 : D. Sellers, C. Colby. Du. Davies, R. Robes. K. Myers. Conch Muck. C. Linton. H. Williams. Dw. Davies, G. Bnney. j. I re well. ROW 2: I.V I’rewett, R. Woods. B. Suchslnnd, M. Kile. J. Jones, E. Treaster. B. Madison. R. Heeler. M. Jamison. ROW 3: M. Woods. D. Noah. J. Wilson. 37 M A SPORTS P A N O R A Push ups—Ready, one . . Uh! Plop! The boys receive final instructions and hustle into the huddle. Tactful Trojans proved capable with eleven wins and five losses this season to attain high honors. Below— basketball manager Sellers. There’s the line-up. The ball is snapped back and it’s Kindscher bolting around left end. He’s over—a touchdown!—Coach and Co-captains. 38 SPORTS PANORAMA Spring: arrived—and the athletic season turned again to track. Twelve lettermen returned this year to trample the cinders. These boys plus a large number of good track newcomers ran, jumped, hurdled, pole vaulted, threw the discus, javelin and shot put—through the 1945 Trojan track season. Trojan Field is the home of the Beloit Relays. This event was scheduled for April 2 with many schools accepting an invitation to one of the biggest track and field meets in Northern Kan- sas. Beloit took part in several dual track meets with surrounding schools during the season. The North Central Kansas League Meet and the Regional Track Meet were held in Beloit May 5 and 1?, respectively. The League Meet is the only meet in which only league schools participate. The successful track season this year has been due to the diligent work of Coach Muck, Coach Miller and the cooperative spirit of all the boys on the track team. ROW 1 : LV Prewett, G. Briney, J. Kindscher, M. File. J. Jones, R. Woods. B. Campbell. ROW 1: Du Davies. H. Williams. B. Suchsland. D. Holway. K. Myers. R. Briney. R. Heeler. J. Shunk, R. Barrett, Coach Muck. ROW 3: J. Prewett, H. Luckey. B. Smith, B. Fobee. H. Bartleson, B. Murray, C. Strawn, V. McClintock, J. Adams. 39 cousin ? Playmate joint labor union Days Lassie Come Howie 4