Beloit High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beloit, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1947 volume:

1941 BACKGROUNDS The backgrounds we have formed during our years in school are among the most enduring backgrounds we will develop in our lifetimes. Attending Beloit High School has laid a foundation that will ploy an important part in our future lives. This book will try to show the reader the various steps we have taken in building our school backgrounds in the Halls of Troy. 2 ROBERT J. FITTELL Mr. Robert J. Fittell is chosen to represent the Beloit City School Board of Education which is one of the principal backgrounds in our school system. Mr. Fittell has faithfully served the school board for iwenty-4hree years of which fifteen of these he has been president. He was employed at the Beloit Mill Company for thirty-nine years and since retiring frcm the mill he has been twice elected as the County Treasurer. His four children, two girls and two boys, are graduates of Beloit High School. Mr. Fittell is an industrious and a very outstanding man in the city of Beloit. He has a pleasing personality and is liked by everyone who knows him. JOHN S. MORRELL Our backgrounds would not be complete this year without our Superintendent, John S. Morrell, who served B. H. S. for twenty-four consecutive years; and is also a graduate of Beloit High School. After graduating he went to the University- of Missouri where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. Later he took post graduate work at the Universities of Chicago and Kansas. He then served as a teacher for four years, and as the principal of B. H. S. for three years before becoming the superintendent. The students and the entire community recognize him as a great leader and educator. SMITH- EDWARD MILLER f FACULTY CLARA BOLLMAN—Bookkeeping, Business Training, Stenography I-II, III-IV. HENRIETTA BOYD—English, World History, Journalism, Library. HOWARD BRADLEY—Vocational Agriculture. ROBERT HARRISON—Algebra, General Science, Physical Education. JANE PHILLIPS—Clothing. Foods, Home Living. IRENE McELWAIN—English, Chemistry. EDWARD MILLER—M a n u a 1 Training, General Shop. ALMA MORRISON—E n g 1 i s h, Public Speaking. JEWEL OGDEN—Physics, Government, American History. SIDNEY SMITH—Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Aeronautics. EUGENE TICE—Band, Orchestra, Chorus. IRENE TINKLER—Typewriting I-II, III- IV. NILA JEAN TORRENCE—Girls Physical Education, Biology. VERA IRWIN—Latin I-II, III-IV. E. M. CHESTNUT—Principal, Americj History. ___ QUEENS OF B. H. S. As we look into the background of activities of B. H. S. we find three queens reigning over the city of Troy during the football, basketball, and track seasons. The queens and their attendants are chosen by the squads and were voted on by the student body. FOOTBALL QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS Alice Marie Torrey was presented as football queen on October 18 during the half of the annual homecoming game with Marysville. The queen, dressed in a tannish-gray suit, received a lovely bouquet of bronze mums. She was escorted by Lane Harold. Her attendants, Betty Lou Campbell and Bette Jo Reiter, were escorted by Bob McClintock and Jack Rasing. The attendants, who were attired in gray and brown pin stripe suits were presented with corsages of red and white roses and mums. PSaHHl BASKETBALL QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS Reigning over the city of Troy as basketball queen was Virginia Moss. Virginia and her attendants, Charlotte Brown and Mary Lou Power, were presented to the public in a ceremony during the half of the homecoming game with Smith Center. The queen gowned in a blue formal received a lovely bouquet of snapdragons. She was escorted by Bill Severance. Mary Lou and Charlotte were dressed in formals of black and white and black trimmed in blue. They received corsages of sweet peas and jonquils. Charlotte and Mary Lou were escorted by John Bartleson and Bob McClintock. TRACK QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS Receiving the honor of being chosen 1947 track queen was Mona Lou Miller. She and her attendants were given the privilege of presenting the track trophies during the N. C. K. L. and Regional meets. Both the queen and her attendants were attractively attired in spring suits. The queen was presented with a bouquet and each attendant with a corsage. CLASS OF 1947 In the t;ill of 1948 a f?roup of uncertain irirjs and hoys began their high school experiences in the halls of B. II. S. The freshmen class had 08 inembeia who were led by president Jim Adams. After losing six and gaining seven new members this class returned tor another successful year and elected Gene Linton as president. As juniors the class was initiated into upper-class activities. -The senior-junior reception, junior play, and the junior-senior banquet were outstanding features for the 65 class members. Don Porter was elected president for this busy year. The class that enrolled in B. 11 S. in 1040 for the last time had 64 members. During this vear Lane Harold led his classmate- in their many activities. The traditional reception, hanuuei. play, and sneak day were successful and rounded out a busy, happy sehod career in Beloit High School. President Vice President PHYLLIS NOAH Commerce G.K. 1, 2. 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1. 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 3 Pep'Club 1, 2. 3 Class Secretary 4 MONA LOU MILLER Home Economics G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4 G.R. Cabinet 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2 Pep Club 1, 2 Class Treasurer 4 Life Staff 4 Yearbook. Staff 4 Secretary Treasurer DALE ADAMS Vocational Agriculture Hi-Y 1, 2, 3 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Stock Judging Team 3 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 4 JAMES ADAMS Vocational Agriculture Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. President 3 State Farmer 3 F. F. A. Judging Team 4 Class President 1 Band 1 Chorus 2, 3 The Fighting Littles” Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2. 3. 4 AUDREY BALL Commerce G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4 MELVIN BALL Vocational Agriculture Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. Reporter 3 State Farmer 3 Marching Band 1 Chorus 2, 3, 4 F x tball 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 LEROY BARRETT Industrial Arts Hi-Y 1, 2. 3, 4 Band 1, 2 Football 1. 2, 3 JOHN BARTLESON Social Science Enrolled from Wichita Hi-Y 4 Student Council 4 V.-P. of Student Council 4 Naval Service, 2 years SHIRLEY BENNETT Social Science Enrolled from Clyde G. R. 3. 4 Chorus 3,4 Pep Club 3, 4 Cheerleader 4 “The Fighting Littles DONALD BLINN Industrial Arts Enrolled from Vancouver, • Washington Hi-Y 4 Chorus 4 Football 4 Basketball 4 Track 4 GERALD BRINEY Industrial Arts Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y Cablnet 2. 3 Hi-Y Secretary 3 Football 1. 2, 3. 4 Baske.'ball 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 3 HELEN BROBERG Mathematics G. R. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. R. Cabinet 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4 Vocal Solo 3 Pep Club 1, 2. 3. 4 B. H. S. Life Staff 4 Co-ed of Yearbook 4 Class Secretary 3 Student Council 3 “The Fighting Littles CLYDE BROTT Industrial Arts Basketball 1, 2 CHARLOTTE BROWN Commerce G.R. 1, 2. 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3 Pep Club 1, 2. 3 CLINTON BURGER Manual Arts Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3. 4 BETTY LOU CAMPBELL English - Journalism G.R. 1. 2. 3, 4 G.R. Vice-President 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4 Life Staff 3. 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Pep Club Vice-President 3 Student Council 3 Football Queen Attend. 4 MARY ANN CULLUM Home Economics G.R. 1. 2, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4 Pep Club 1, 2. 3 STANLEY CULLUM Manual Arts Hi-Y 3, 4 Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1. 3 Track 1 ROBERT FOBES Vocational Agriculture Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4 Chorus 1. 2 F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4 F.F.A. Vice-President 3 State Farmer 3 Class Sec.-Treas. 1 “The Fighting Littles” Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4 Football 1. 2. 3, 4 Track 1. 2. 3, 4 12 ANNABEL HINER Social Science Band 2? 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4 G.R. 1, 2, 3. 4 Pep Club 1 Orchestra 1, 2. 3 FORREST JONES. JR Maihem tics Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3 Hi-Y 1. 2. 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4 Life Staff 4 Yearbook Staff 3, 4 Track 3 KSAC Broadcast 2 Trombone Solo 3, 4 Piano Solo 2, 4 Violin Solo 1, 2 Trojan Serenaders 3 JIM JONES Manual Arts Hi-Y 1. 2, 3. 4 Football 1. 2, 3, 4 Track 1. 2, 3, 4 Naval Service 1 year Home Economics Chorus 2, 3, 4 G.R. 1. 2, 3. 4 “The Fighting Littles Student Council 4 GENE LINTON Mathematics Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4 Hi-Y 1. 2, 3. 4 Hi-Y President 4 Hi-Y Treasurer 3 Class President 2 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4 Track 1, 2. 3, 4 Football Co-Captain 4 WELDON LUCKEY Manual Arts Enrolled from Glen Elder Hi-Y 3, 4 F.F.A. 3 Basketball 1 JANE LYONS Commerce Band 3, 4. Chorus I. 2, 3 “The Fighting Little: BOB McCLINTOCK Social Science Band 1 Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4 Hi-Y 1. 2, 3, 4 Student Council l’res. 4 Basketball 1, 2. 4 Football 1 VAIL McCLINTOCK Vocational Agriculture Hi-Y 1, !2, 3. 4 F.F.A. 1. 2. 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1. 2. 3 Track I, 2, 3 4 LELAND McCUNE Mathematics Band 1, 2 Hi-Y 2. 3. 4 F.F.A. 1, 2. 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3. 4 Track 3, 4 LEROY McCUNE Mathematics Band 1. 2 Hi-Y 2. 3, 4 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3. 4 Track 3, 4 LYLE McDYSAN Mathematics Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4 VIRGINIA MOSS Commerce G.R. 1, 2, 3. 4 G.R. Cabinet 3 Chorus 1, 3 Pep Club 1. 2 Pep Club Sec.-Treas. 2 Student Council 4 Class Vice-President 3 BOB MURRAY Vocational Agriculture Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4 Hi-Y Treasurer 4 Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4 Band 1 F. F.A. 1, 2. 3. 4 F'.F.A. Treasurer 3 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1. 2. 3. 4 DON PORTER English - Journalism Hi-Y 1. 2. 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3. 4 Band 2. 3, 4 Orchestra 4 Clarinet Solos 2, 3. 4 Trojan Serenaders 4 • Student Council 3 Life Staff 3. 4 Annual Staff 3, 4 Class President 3 MARY POWER Mathematics G. R. 1, 2, 3. 4 Band 3. 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Vocal Solo 2. 3, 4 Pep Club I. 2. 3. 4 Cheer Leader 1 Student Council 4 Life Staff 4 At;nun 1 Staff 4 “The Fighting Littles” 3 JOHN PREWETT Mathematics Hi-Y 1, 2. 3. 4 F'.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Chapter Farmer 2. 3. 4 Class Vice-President 2 Fooiball 1. 2. 3, 4 Football Co-Captain 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2. 3, 4 JACK RASING Commerce Hi-Y 1. 2. 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2. 3 Band 1. 2, 3. 4 Orchestra 2, 3 Brass Sextette 1. 2. 3. 4 Baritone Solo 1, 2, 3 Piano Solo 1. 3 Trojan Screnaders 4 “The Fighting Littles’ 3 Bathing Beauty Just Resting Willie What? Daisy June' CLASS OFFICERS Secretary. Don Shurtz, President. Bill Brown; Vice-President, Harriet Young; Treasurer, Jack Dunham. MEET THE JUNIOR CLASS Enrolling in B. H. S. in the fall of 1944, this class began its high school career with 74 members. Helen Pei-ton was elected president and led her classmates through a successful year. As sophomores the enrollment to-t; led 78 and the class chose Jim Wid-rig as president. Being juniors meant added activities—the first was the play, -‘Out of the Frying Pan ’ which was very successful followed by the Junior-Senior Banquet that was just as memorable as the play. The class has had some very good times and is looking forward to an even more outstanding year as seniors of 1948. Front row: M. Clift, D. Adams, B. Colby, C. Broadbent, V. Blauvelt, J. Abercrombie, R. Gildersleeve. Second row: J. Dunham, D. Fobes, M. Bartleson, A. Gaddis, R. File, L. Brewer, J. Gurley, B. Brown. Third row: R. Golladay, D. Golladay, D. Guard, P. Bassford, M. Field. E. Broadbent, H. Donker, B. Clark. 20 Front row: J. Lukens, D. Moss, M. Maxwell, B. Hougland, B. Hodler. D. McCune, M. Henry. Second row: J. Mclnroy, C. Miller, F. Jorgensen, M. Metcalf, C. Ireland, P. Knitter, C. McGinnis. B. Newell. Third row: J. Hohvay. H. Jones, C. Lange, J. Irwin, M. McMann, E. Luckey, W. Lovell. Not shown. Bob Hewitt). Front row: M. Hehmert, D. Perry, P. Walter, I). Nickell, -M. White, E. Snyder, K. ShanYourg. Second row: C. Reist. J. Scraper, F. Reed. D. Williams. B. Poulton, R. Wickham. H. Young. K. Noller, D. Specht. Third row: N. Treasier, E. Lynch, D. Pruitt, J. Widrig. K. Wiles, H. Pelton, D. Shurtz, M. Hollingshead. 21 We the sophomores, entered high schoot last year as the typical “green” freshmen. At that time our class was headed by president June Porter. This .year our class had one of the biggest political elections in the history of B. H. S. And after counting the returns, Ernest Miller was made oresident of our class. We are sure that our class will succeed, since it has such an excellent start. —At least we know that we will be the best senior class of 1949. i Front row: D. Diers, H. Abbott, J. Frew, R. Davenport, V. English. J. Cooter, D. Chapman. Second row: F. Gentry, L. Brown, B. Brown, M. Gaddis, D. Conn. S. Carrico, L. Cheatham, R. Gaskill. Third row': D. Cather, N. Broadber.t, D. Fobes, E. Eelden, V. English, B. Gilbert. ‘Not shown: J. Bloss). 22 Front row: F. Hansen, R. Jostes, B. Good. B. McGrath, F. GViffin, E. Miller, M. Hazen. Second row. C. Hatton, E. Brown, V. McKee, J. Hawley. L. McDysan, J. Gildersleeve, M. Jordan, E. Moore. Third row: E. Houglar.d, J. Knight, L. Jorgensen. D. Melton, D. McClintock, V. McKee. 'Not shown: D. Hewitt). Front row: M. White, D. Sellers, P. Tatum. T. Tice, J. Porter, K. Zeek. B. Sewell. Second row: W. Severance. D. Reiter. T. Gill. P. Spurgin, C. Reist, T. Remus. J. Mur- ray, M. Poulton, K. Slate. Third row: T. Phillips. B. Reiter, C. Walker, D. Treaster, R. Ratcliff, B. Carraway, B. Moss. E. Moss, T. Wilson. 23 CLASS OF 1950 The Freshman class enrolled into Beloit High School with 66 eager students. In athletics the boys have been very active and show signs of having good teams for B. H. S. in the future years. The girls have given their support as members of the Pep club and chorus groups. The Freshmen have done their best to meet the school standard and enter into all activities. They have had fun in establishing their place in high school life, and they hope to increase their influence :n the coming years. Front row—S. Boettcher, D. Black, M. Cullum, B. Deshler, N. Eads, N. Dameron, B. Chapman, B. Lion win J. Gollsday. Second row—J. Bean, R. Barrett, J. Bowline, J. Hays, D. Clark, R. Engelbert, j Boyd’ I James, S. Camobell, M. Gaston, B. Hamilton. Third row—W. Adams, W. Hewitt, C. Collins. J. Dickinson, F. Donker, M. Davenport, M. Houghton, D. Helvey, W. Gentry, D. Fobes, D. Haines. 24 £� . WttMM jgs-- The Freshmen elected as their president George McKemey with Waiter Adams as vice-president and Rosemary Jordan as secretary-treasurer. 25 AMONG OUR SCHOOL FRIENDS The people that appear on this page help to make our school happy and comfortable. 1. :Mr. Shull and Mr. Brincv, the school's custodians, keep our school warm in winter and clean and attractive at all times. 2. Joan Murray, Mr. Chestnut’s secretary, helps Mr. Chestnut and keeps the office clean and orderly. 3. Corlyn Holbrook, Mr Morrell's private secretary, keeps all records correct for the school. 4. Marjorie Henry, Darlene Williams, Mona Lou Miller. Marianne MdMann, and Doris Fobes are the school librarians. They help keep order in the library and study hall. 5. The Trojan Bus is ever present to take our Trojans to out of town games, and to carry other students to meetings or conventions. r - n 26 (Hip H. Stifr “SCHOOL LIFE IN PRINT1 2 16 B. H. S. LIFE STAFF f Darlene Williams, Forrest Jones, Phyllis Hazen. Mona Lou Miller, Helen Broberg Joan Reeder. Mrs. Boyd, Lane Harold, Betty Campbell, Betty Colby. Marjorie Wiens Don Porter, and Mary Power. NU YEARBOOK STAFF The 1947 TROJAN was also a project of the journalism class. The co-editors were Phyllis Ha .en and Helen Broberg. the assistant editor was Betty Campbell, and Don Porter acted as Business Manager. Other members of the class did the art work, make-up, sports editing and all the other jobs that were essential in producing this yearbook. The staff hopes that everyone enjoys his copy of the 1947 TROJAN and that it will always bring back pleasant memories of the class of 1947. The journalism class of 1946 and 47 is composed of eleven seniors and one junior. Three of the class members are second year students and were a big help in getting ‘freshmen ’ journalists started. On February 26 the class presented the yearbook assembly and sold subscriptions. Each class member took his turn at being editor of the paper and learned that publishing a paper was a real undertaking All in all this year has been a happy one for the journalism class and they wish the cla-ses of coming years success as they carry on in this department. i 29 The senior play, Adam and Eva, was presented April 29 and 30th by the senior class. The play, a three act comedy, was written by Guy Bolton and George Middle-ton. Mr. King, a thriving, businessman, has dene very well in financial matters, but his family, very selfish and extravagant, have done well also at spending money. The family cleverly arrange for Mr. King to go to South America, hoping that they can do as they please when he is gone. However Mr. King’s business manager, Adam, takes control of the family and decides to teach them a much needed lesson. He tells the family that Mr. King’s business has been ruined and asks them to move to a farm in order to save expenses. King returns to find his family hard at work on the farm. For the first time they are actually saving money and enjoying themselves. ADAM MD EVA CAST Adam Smith ___________________ Noel Vetter •Eva King--------------Bette Jo Reiter James King --------------... Lane Harold Julie De Witt ----------- Helen Broberg Clinton De Witt______________Robert Fobes Lord Andrew Gordon_____________ Don Porte1' Corinthia................. Phyllis Hazen Horace Pilgrim ------------ Edward Specnt Aunt Abby Rocker_________Marjorie Wiens Dr. Jack Delamater_______Bob McClintock CAST George Bod el] -------------Jim Gurley Norman Reese________________Dick Perry Tony Dennison--------Jerry Abercrombie Kate Ault ----------- Earlene Broadber.t Marge Benson_______________Carolie Miller Dottie Coburn--------Virginia Blauvelt Mr. Kenny ------------------ Bob Newell Muriel Foster _______ Dolores Golladay Mr. Coburn ----------Carldon Broadbent Mrs. Garnet_______________Berniece Hodler First Cop------------------ Rodger Jones Second Cop________t_____David Williams Out of the Frying Pan, a comedy written by Francis Swann, was presented December 10-11 by the Junior Class. Everything pointed to trouble when six would be actors were forced to share the same apartment due to their lack of money. When they found out that Arthur Kenny, a noted producer, had an apartment right 'below them, they immediately began rehearsal of the play he was currently producing. Things were further complicated when Dottie Coburn's father found out she was letting five other actors, three of whom were men. stay with her. (Mr. Coburn promptly threatened to take Dottie home with him to Boston and thus spoil the ambitions of the whole group. Cupid took a hand when Norman Reese asked Dottie to marry him, but the real surprise came when Mr. Kenny offered all six of them pans in his play. 3! Y-TEEN The Girl Reserve Club or Y-Teen Club as ii is called this year is a branch of the nationwide Young Womens Christian As-sociation. With the cooperation of all the club members and the excellent work of the cab- S inet the club served a successful year under the leadership of Miss Irene Me- Front Row; V. McKee, 15. Perkins. M. Shurlz. M. Houghton. V. Blauvelt. Second Row: M. Poulton, T. Phillips, R. Ratcliff. M. Jordan, F. Griffin. 32 These girls Darlene Williams. President; Betty Campbell, Vice President; Phyllis Bass ford, Secretary; and Berniece Hodler, Treasurer are the four top club officers. The club has a 95 percent membership of all the girls in the high school. The club has sponsored several successful programs this year as the Mother and Daughter Banquet, Concession Stand work, the picnic and several socials. Front Row: B. Hodler, P. Bassford. J. Porter, S'. Carrico. H. Pelton. W. Lovell, N. Treaster. Second Row: B. Campbell, B. Colby, A. Torrey, D. Williams, M. Miller, H. Bro- berg, I. McElwain. rJhe Ki - J CJu h The Hi-Y Club, with M3 members, has been active in B H S this year Its sponsors. Mr. Miller and Mr. Ogden, together with the cabinet have carried out a full program throughout the year. Club members dhose to place the responsibility of leadership in tne hands of Gene Linton. President; Charles Minges, Vice President: Dean Nickell, Secretary; and Bob Murray, Treasurer r, Jho crabinet 'brouSht Clyde Hartford, noted boys counsellor, to H. H. b. Tor a three day visit. During his stay Mr. Hartford ad-dressed the cluo s annual Father and Son Mixer. In addition to this the C .ub presented the annual Thanksgiving assembly and the cabinet took part in a combined Y-Teen - Hi-Y Cabinet supper During the year discussions were held on compulsory military training, ri lit boy and girl relations, racial tolerance and many other interesting topics. Row 1: Mr. Miller, Charles Minges, Dean Nickell. Gene Linton, Terry Tice. Mr. Ogden, Mr. Chestnut. Row 2: Larry Cheatham, Bob McClintoek. Dick Perry, Lane Harold, Jack Dunham, Bob Murray, Edward Specht, Vernon McKee. CONFERENCES The club sent delegates to two conferences this year. On November 5, a group of 15 boys attended the regional Hi-Y conference at Milton vale. Many of the schools of this district were present. On February 5, a delegation of 25 boys attended a sectional conference at Russell. At this conference clubs from all over North and Northwest Kansas met. Many world problems were taken up. CAMP WOOD Fourteen boys attended a week's session at Camp Wood last summer. The boys received special Hi-Y training, heard outstanding speakers, and got a chance to mix with members from other parts of the state. They took part in horse-’oack riding, hiking, swimming, canoeing, baseball, football, tennis, and a track meet. The training and recreation were combined in a way that everyone enjoyed. 35 FUTURE FARMERS OF First Row: Keith Wiles, Secretary; Jim Gurley, President; Donald Guard. Vice President. Top Row: Donald Pruitt, Treasurer; Mr. Bradley, Advisor; Francis Jorgensen, Reporter. - .____________ AMERICA With a record membership of seventy-five boys, the F. F. A. had one of their most successful seasons in years. Among the most important items. Keith Wiles applied for State Farmer. Robert Fobes was elected Vice-President of the State F. F. A. The group won the Ritual contest and the Information contest for the fourth consecutive time at the officer’s training school. For the second time, the Beloit chapter was admitted to the Gold Emblem Chapter, signifying they are rated as one of the top ten chapters in the state. Among the social activities of the year was the box and pie supper with the pep club, the stag turkey feed, the hayrack ride with the home economics girls, and the parent and son banquet. V' A � • ft 1st row : O. Yocum, J. Prewett, D. Pruitt, Mr. Bradley, B. Severance, B. Smith, N. Vetter. 2nd row: K. Slate, W. Severance, B. Reiter, J. VanPelt, L. Schoen; C. Reist, D. Specht. 3rd row: D. Williams, T. Wilson, R VanPelt. K. Wiles, D. Treaster, K. Sluder, S. Spielman, C. Reist. ___________ 1st row: D. Black, E. Brown, R. File, D. Fobes, M. Ball, H. Gentry. R. Golladay, F. Gentry. 2nd row: Bill Brown, N. Dameron, D. Fobes, V. English, Bob Brown. J. Adams, J Bean w Adams. ’ 3rd row: Duane Adams. M. Fields, D. Cather, B. Fobes, Dale Adams, C. Broad-bent, M. Bartle- son. J. Abercrombie. IBM 1st row: L. McDysan, Leroy McCune, Leland McCune, D. Melton, D. Moss, V. McClintock, I J. Gurley. 2nd row: J. Mclnroy, J. Murray, D. McClintock, E. Hougland, R. Jostes, E. Miller, B. Ham- 5 ilton, R. Morrell. 3rd row: V. McKee, B. Murray, F. Jorgensen, L. Jorgensen. D. Guard, B. Moss, B. McGrath, W. Hewitt. % i-f l J -. Student Council The Student Council is a new body organized this year. Representatives were chosen from the four classes home rooms and the organized activities of the school. The successful all-school chili supper, lyceum programs and basketball concession stands are some of the activities sponsored by our Student Council. The officers of the council were nominated by a committee and elected by the students. This cabinet has proven itself most efficient in all its duties. Front row: Second row: Last row: 5. Perkins, G. McKemey, I. James, B. Hougland, J. Gurley. G. Roquet, M. White, V I. Power, B. Brown, V. McKee, J. Bartleson, S. Carrico, D. Sellers. M. Bartle-i in. M. Hazen, B. Deshler, V. Moss. : Miller, J. Porter, L. Wicks, P. Tatum, C. Minges, C. Widrig, B. McClintock, J. Kittle! D. Guard, P. Hazen. STUDENT COUNCIL CABINET President—Bob McClintock; Secretary—Martha White; Treasurer—Stella Carrico; Vice president— John Bartleson. STUDENT CABINET SPONSORS Miss McElwain, Mr. Chestnut, Miss Torrence, and Miss Tinkler. £it. X CITIZENS OF TROY Gene Linton and Alice Marie Torrey were chosen by the senior , class as 1947 First Citizens of Troy. Jimmy Adams and Phyllis lj Hazen were voted Second Citizens. They were presented between the Concordia games February 25. These four people were judged on co-operation, service to ? school, leadership, popularity, scholarship and congeniality. Gene is president of Hi-Y this year and held the office of State Hi-Y secretary his junior year. Gene has a fine scholarship record; he was president of the sophomore class and ? as participated in athletics. He has f shown through his participation in $ these activities that he possess the quality of leadership and is co-operative with his instructors and fellow students. Jimmy has been very active in F. F. A. work and was chosen State Farmer last year. He has participated j in athletics, the junior play and was president of the freshman class. Jim has a good scholastic record and has a high standing among his fellow Classmates. Alice Marie has been active in the field of music during her four years in B. H. S. She has led the band as drum majorette the last two years and played in the pep band. She was vice-president of the freshman class, was in the junior play and has a good scholastic record. Alice Marie was presented as the 1947 football queen and has a pleasing smile which has made her popular during her four years of school life. Phyllis has been active in pep club and was pep club president her senior year. She is a student council repel resentative. is on the BUS Life Staff and is co-editor of the yearbook. She was in the junior play. The Pep Club with its 84 members were especially active this year. The Trojanettes showed their loyalty by providing the cheering section at all games, managed the student dances and helped sponsor the Pep Club-F. F. A. box supper. TROJANETTES First row: M. Power, Miss Torrence, sponsor, C. Hattan. J. Porter, B. Perkins. C. Miller, M. Hazen, P. Hazen, J. Johnson. N. Eads, B. Hodler. Second row: P. Walter, V. Blauvelt, M. Henry, M. Hollingshead, L. Brewer, P. Bassford, F. Reed, D. Golla-day, D. Fobes, E. Broadbent. M. White, J. Lukens, M. Cliff. Third row: B. Poulton, H. Broberg. H. Young, M. Wiens, B. Campbell ,S. Tice. C. Lange, R. Wright, D. Williams. M. Maxwell, N. Treaster, J. Holway, K. Shamburg. B. Reiter, A. Gaddis. Fii t row: D. Melton, S. Boettcher, L Whitaker, S. Carrico, C. Walker, Miss Tor- rence, sponsor, J. Johnson. N. Eads, B. Perkins. P. Tatum, M. White, E. Belden. Second row: S. Strawn. V. McKee, D. Reiter. M. Prewett E. Moss, M Hougnton K Griffin T Remus. K. Honker, D. Haines, M. Shurts. M Way. W. Gentry, T. Phillips, I James J. Hays, M. Gaddis. J. Snyder. J. Golladav, Third row: J Frew B Good. C Collins, M. Gaston, G. Meyers. B. Chapw ’'- Hansen, N. Broadbent C. Widrig, H. Ratcliff, R. Engelbert, P. Spurgin. I. Leonhart, R. Jordan, C. Wagner. M. Cullum, D. Diers, M. Poulton. The cheering section was ably led by Carolie Miller, Mildred Hazen, and Shirley Bennett. They were assisted by Nadine Eads, Barbara Perkins, and Johanna Johnson the Freshman cheer leaders. MUSIC BAND AND ORCHESTRA As the leaves fell and football season rolled around, Mr. Tice and 60 marching musicians of Troy got the music year under way by marching and playing at the Trojan football games . The band gave a concert March 21st. The orchestra provided music for the Junior and Senior plays and gave a concert of its own in March. The orchestra and choruses joined to give the Messiah on Palm Sunday. April brought the music festivals at Concordia, Emporia, Kinds-borg, and Hays and much inspired practice on the part of the musicians of Troy. Twirlers, Front Row: Rettv Golladay, Charlotte Walker, Charlene Collins, Faye Griffin. Back Row: Martha White, Alice Marie Torrey, Rose Ella Rat- ',v cliffe, Marjorie Wiens. Z Alice Marie Torrey u N£ve™be he 2nd the Trojan band led a parade including eight mher high school bands at the “Band Day festival at Kansas State College in Manhattan. ___ 43 BOYS' AND GIRLS' CHORUSES In the background of the music department is the talented voices of the boys and girls choruses. The girls chorus has 62 members and the boys chorus has j5 members which is the largest bovs chorus on record. For the fourth consecutive year, the choruses have given the Easter Messiah on Palm Sunday, accompanied by the orchestra. This year for the first time the solo parts in the Messiah were sung by the individuals in the choruses. Climaxing the years activities the ch« ruses attended the spring festival at C oncordia. SCORES FOR 1946 Eeloit 7 -------------Clay Center 12 Beloit 20 ____________ Minneapolis 0 Beloit 27 _____________ Belleville 6 Beloit 32 ________________ Osborne 0 Beloit 0 ______________ Marysville 12 Beloit 7 ....___________ Concordia 26 Beloit 7 ______________ ‘Ellsworth 6 Beloit 32 __________ Smith Center 13 Beloit 28 ________________ Lincoln 6 Beloit 26 ________________ Mankato 0 Co Captains (Sene Linton and John Prewett 46 Front row: Dwayne Adams. Bob Clark. Vail McClintock. Ernest Miller Second row Lynn Wicks, Francis Jorgensen, Larry Cheatham Bob K th Wiwraif Br.Ty’ Richard Davenport, Melvin Bail vr th r,!eS; Jim £dams« Noel Vetter.—Third row: Bill Smith David Moss, Jim Jones. Dean Nickel!, Bill Hougland. Clinton Burger’ Gene Linton, Bpb Fobes, Dale Adams, Coach Smith. Front row: Jim Cooler, Vernon McKee, Jack Dunham, Walter Adams, • Jim Bean, 1 heron Wilson, Bill McCausland, Johnny Murray,—Second £ row: Roland File, Dwayne Conn, Bob Brown, Donald Pruitt, Darrell Fobes, David Williams, Bill Brown, Leon Jorgensen, Bob McGrath, Bill Reiter, I —Third row: Darrell Treaster, Jim Gurley, Max Bartleson, Donald Mc-Cune, Jim Widrig, Donald Melton, Bill Deshler, John Irwin, Coach Har-£ rison,—Fourth row: Sammy Woods, Richard Jostes. John Knight, George McKemey, Donald Blinn, Jack Mclnroy, Don Nick ell, Bernard Moss, Donald Guard,—Fifth row: Robert Hamilton. Darrell McClintock, Floyd Gentry, Robert Peterson, Joe Scraper, Bobby Michels, Forrest McGinnis, i Norman Dameron, Kendall Studer, Owen Yocum. Beloit 20 ------------- Concordia 6 Beloit 0 __________Clay Center 34 Beloit 6 —----------------Osborne 0 Beloit 36 ---------------- Cawker 13 Beloit 19------------Smith Center 7 5 Beloit 13 ----------- Minneapolis 13 3 Beloit 12 _______________ Lincoln 7 47 1246-47 BASKETBALL The 1947 basketball club closed the most successful season in the history of the school with 23 consecutive wins and one defeat. By virtue of these wins the Trojans won the distinction of “No. 2” team of the state. Their only defeat w as to Buhler, Kansas in the state tournament. T.iree new' trophies decorate the case due to the efforts of Coach Sid Smith’s boys. One for the undefeated N. C. K. L. champs, one for first place in the Kans: .; Regional Tournament, and one for second place in the state. Outstanding features of this season were that it wras only the second time Beloit has gone to the state and the Trojans were the only undefeated class ‘ A” team in the state until the state “finals.’ —John Prewett and Bill Hougland won positions on the A “first five” touiney team. The Reserve squad also had a very successful season this year. Although net going through the season undefeated, the young Trojans won 13 and lost 5. The sqiit'.d consisted entirely of underclassmen. The “C“ team, under the coaching of Etrb Harrison, had a very good season this year, winning 11 games, and only losing 2. These boys also took second plr . e in an invitational tourney held at Lincoln. STATE TOURNAMENT TEN Top Row: Dave Moss, Dean Nickel!, Coach Smith, Jim Jones, Leon Jorgensen. Middle Row: Dick Perry, Francis Jorgensen, John Prewett, Duane Adams. Bottom Row': Don Melton. Bill Hougland. REGIONAL TOURNEY SCORES Beloit 29 Smith Center 25 Beloit 39 Clay Center 34 STATE TOURNEY SCORES Bfeloit 43 Stafford 38 Beloit 25 Liberal 20 Beloit 41 LaCrosse 29 Beloit 32 Buhler 58 1st row: D. Blinn, L. Wicks, J. Prewett, D. Nickel!. B. Houglacd, J. Jones, F. Jorgensen, J. Adams, B. Fobes. 2nd row: S. Smith, coach, D. Adams, K. Davenport, D. Perry. L. Jorgensen. D. Guard, J. Gurley, G. Linton, D. Melton, D. Moss, K. Wiles, Leland McCune, B. Murray, Leroy McCune. L. Cheatham. 1st row: W. Adams, E. Miller, B. Reiter, J. Gildersleeve, T. Wilson B. Godwin, V. McKee, D. Conn, R. Hamilton. 2nd row: R Morrell, R Barrett, S. Woods. J. Murray, mT Michels Studer, D. Black, R. Peterson, D. Sellers, J. Rehmert D Treaster E McCIintock, F. Gentry, IX Clark. J. Boyd. G. McKemey, D. Nickell. K: Hougland, D. 49 THE SEASON'S SCORES Beloit 56 Osborne 34 Beloit 31 Ellsworth 27 Beloit 45 Clay Center 32 Beloit 45 Marysville 31 Beloit 58 Lincoln 22 Beloit 50 Minneapolis 32 Beloit 30 Belleville 16 Beloit 45 Mankato 27 Beloit 28 Belleville 21 Beloit 52 Concordia 41 ; Beloit 57 Osborne 40 1 Beloit 51 Marysville 35 Beloit 50 Lincoln 10 Beloit 43 Minneapolis 42 j Beloit 42 Mankato 31 Beloit 27 Smith Center 26 Beloit 57 Concordia 46 Beloit 37 Clay Center 34 50 Top How: L. Wicks, G. Briney, K. Wiles, H. Williams, D. McCune. D. Nickell, D. Moss, L. Cheatham, J. Hawley. Middle Row: E. M. Chestnut. M. Ball, L. McCune. B. Fobes, J. Widrig, J. Jones, B. Hougland, D. Melton, D. Clark, R. Titsworth, B. Murray, Sidney Smith. Front Row: N. Vetter. L. McCune. G. Linton, J. Prewett, F. Jorgensen. L. Jorgensen, k D. Adams, M. Bartleson. TRACK The Beloit Track season of 1947 was made up of dashes, high jump- I ing, pole vaulting, hurdles, javelin, and discus throwing. The Beloit relays were held again i this year on the Trojan Field. Beloit I walked off with many of the honors | at the meet. Many boys participated 51 AT WORK Our background would not be complete without seeing us at work and play. These pictures show several of our departments working and their projects. Journalism dinner entertaining as guests of honor Mrs. Lilli Foldes, nuted journalist and author of ‘ Two On A Continent. and Andor Foldes, famous concert pianist. XheTth hour fre hman clothing class and their instructor shown during work on one of their garments made'during the year. Miss Morrison and Phyllis Noah shown in Miss Morrison’s English and public speaking room. 52 v • _____________________________u_ _ . A display placed on the school lawn during the Christmas holdia.vs. It was built and painted by senior class members. The victorious s phomore intramural volley ? ball team. They are members of the girls physical education class. THE ACME OF SCHOOL LOYALTY—Five high school boys from Beloit, shown above drove to Tcpeka in their truck tent house in order to back their team in the Class A basketball tournament. Despite rain, snow and the cold, they have slept out each night in the canvas-covered truck. Left to right, they are Lynn Wicks. Clair McGinnis, Max Barlleson, Jerry Abercrombie and Jim Widrig.—Topeka Daily Capital, March 15. A view of the F. F. A. boys and their projects. AT WORK Miss Tinkler's advanced typing class. Three of Miss Tinkler’s advanced typing class shown at work.-}— Gerald Briney of the advanced manual training class displaying a chest made as a project. — Mr. Miller’s manual- training class shown at work on one of then-various projects. « ' Hn,; - io -c v� - r. • t r'« ■ • I' f-:; Am + w :r f • - • . T . -«• i % •If- £§L - t. .? ..