Blanchard High School - Lion Yearbook (Blanchard, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1958 volume:

THE 1958 LION BLANCHARD HIGH SCHOOL Blanchard, Oklahoma Eleventh Edition To our beloved high scl l principal, Mr£a. J. Terrell, the 1958 LION is gratefully dedicated. The jforious ways ini which he has helped us are too many for enumeration. Thank you, The Annual Staff I ItJwm and Mrs,. Imcgene Fields, Sponsor 2 Mrs. Imogene Fields, Yearbook Sponsor. i Joan Davis, Yearbook Editor. Annual Staff SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joan Davis. Nina Dilbeck, Carol Golden. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Fields, Nancy Periman, Brenda Ferguson, Rosemary Oglesby, Judy Patterson, Paula Shelton. NOT SHOWN' Don McCraw, Connell McCraw. 3 Around Schoo Our New Lunchroom The Bus Garage Ordinarily the most fun we have is the work we do. In spite of the fact that we feel sure you have enjoyed producing our year book we wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to Mrs. Fields and the Annual Staff for their excellent work. Sincerely Charles D. Johnson Our Superintendent, MR. CHAS. D. JOHNSON SCHOOL BOARD, STANDING: Mr. Charles D. Johnson. Superintendent. SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Joe Schwilling, Mr. Roscoe Gilmore, Mr. Jim Pales, Mr. Rex Curry, and Mr. P.L. Wynn. 5 MR. CHAS. D. JOHNSON Superintendent MR. A.J. TERRELL High School Principal Mathematics MR. M.M. DWYER Grade School Principal Industrial Arts MRS. IMOGENE FIELDS Business Education MR. ALVIN NOWLIN Vocational Agriculture MRS. LAURA ROGERS Home Economics MISS OLIVE SU DAVIDSON English-Speech MR. R.G. BELL Junior High Math-American History MRS. GENELLE RICHEY Library-Junior High English MRS. CORA HESTER Junior High History, Civics, Literature MR. JOHN INKSTER Coach-Science MRS. EDNA OWENS Music 6 SENIORS ____ SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Frank Peri- ilian. Treasurer, Judy Swanson, President; George Vilson, Reporter. We, the Senior Class of 1958, can truly say that we have enjoyed our last year in High School immensly. We have formed many lasting friendships which will ever be ours to cherish in years to come. At the beginning of the year, we elected t;hese officers: Judy Swanson, President; Don McCraw, Vice-president; Ellen Williams, Sectetary; Frank Periman, Treasurer; George Wilson, Reporter; and Freddie Rich, Sergeant at Arms. Of the Seven boys who went out for football, seven made the first string. Also, Tommy Morton made all-district half-back and Monty Brooks was all-district quarter-back. Our boys were also active in Shop and F.F.A. Two Senior girls were cheerleaders: Judy Swanson and Rosemary Oglesby. Four girls went out for basketba I hand-two made the mein string. Anna Rose Soward, a Senior, was crowned by Don McCraw as Football Queen of 1958 during half time of the Blanchard-Maud game. Andra Terrell will appear in these pages as Annual Queen of 1958. Judy Van Wie was Alumni Queen. Awards were given to Ellen Williams, Valedictorian, English, Biology, Typing, Scholarship, Library, and Mathematics; Andra Terrell, Salutatorian, Music, All-around girl. Mathematics, Typing, and Speech; Judy Swanson, Commerce; Tommy Morton, Boy athlete; and Charles Lowry, Service and De Kalb. Anna Rose Soward, Andra Terrell, Ellen Williams, and Judy Swanson were on the Honor Roll. On May 16, the Seniors were guests of honor at a Pow-Wow theme Junior-Senior Banquet. To climax the years activities, the Seniors made their trip by chartered bus to Rock-away Beach Missouri. We would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Dwyer for their excellent leadership as our sponsors. 8 Rosemary Oglesby Donald McCraw Ellen Williams Tommy Morton Andra Sue Terrell Ned Allen Judy Swanson George Wilson Judy Van Wie Fred Rich Anna Rose Soward Billy Van Phillips LaRue Freeman Bruce Nichols Jo Ann Richey Dan Swanson Doris Polk Frank Periman Virginia Bowring Charles Lowry Delores Harmon Auvern Chappell Billie Shaw Monty Brooks Mary Stubblefield JUNIORS JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT; Connie Coggins, Vice-President; Louise Jarman, Secretary-Treasurer; Patti Wynn, Reporter; Jo Ann Davis, Presi dent. We, the Junior Class of 1958 can rightfully say that this has been a wonderful year, filled wi th fun. We started the year by electing the following class officers; Joan Davis, President; Bronnelle Garland, Vice President; Louise Jarman, Secretary-Treasurer; Connie Coggins, Reporter; and Patti Wynn, Sergeant at Arms. We had lovely Queen Candidates this year. Connie Coggins represented us in Football and Alma Jo Hill as candidate for Annual Queen. Myrna Miller and Juanvil Patterson were cheerleaders in our Pep Club and Joan Davis was President. Marian Erwin was Vice President and Carol Golden, Sergeant at Arms. Joan Davis received the Home Economics Award at the Awards Assembly on May 21, while Marian Erwin took the Girl Athlete Award, Carol Golden, the History and Scholarship awards, and Jerry Mayfield, the F.F.A. and all-around boy awards. Joan Davis was Editor of the LION this year, and Carol Golden served on the Staff as Business Manager. Our only regret is that Mr. Bell is leaving us this year, but we would like to extend our thanks to him for being such a wonderful sponsor as well as a very dear friend. Bye, Bye!! 12 Jo Ann Davis Rean Paul Brooks Carole Ann Golden Billy Pool Byron Haygood Connie Adamson Joe Schwilling Myrna Miller Marian Erwin Larry Matheny Connie Coggins Steve Ellerd Chesley Sewell Juanvil Patterson Lloyd Brightwell Patti Wynn 13 Larry Stacy Sallie Bowling Billy Lee Charolotte Cole Rowland Bowl ing Louise Jarman Melvin Ruth Noma Terry Phyl I is Young Jack Stone Alma Jo Hill Bronelle Garland John Boettler Elsie Hyde Jerry Mayfield Mona Sue Shaw 14 Marie Humphries Roy Dean Brooks Carolyn Rigsby Kenneth Wilson Carl Gibson Patsy Catt Jimmy Wilson Wayne Keeler 15 The following people deserve our deepest appreciation for their generous contribution in helping to make our annual a success. As we have planned our yearbook we have striven to make it commendable. These people have made our annual possible. To them we say a sincere Thank You. Adams Apco Service Station, Floyd Adams Baker's Feed and Seed, P. O. Baker Ben Franklin Store, John Dilbeck Bill and Paul's Auto Parts and Station, Bill Moon , Paul Richey Blanchard Hardware, Clinton Dunn Blanchard News, Bill Van Wie Blanchard Telephone Company, Rex Curry Botts, Hulme, and Smith Carey Lumber Company, Charles Bergman Daniels Drygoods, Gene Daniels Da Voult Plumbing and Electric, Bill Da Voult Eisenhour Funeral Home, Harold and Donna Eisenhour Farm Bureau Mutual, R. O. Goldsby, Agent First State Bank, Jack Thornton Francis, W. C. and Sons Ford Gilmore's Department Store, Roscoe Gilmore Golden's Station, Cafe, and Courts, Winfred Golden Harris, W. E., Dirt Contracting Hattie's Beauty Shoppe, Hattie Holstead Hester, Smith Howell Drug Store, Pearl Howell Humphries Plumbing and Electric, Joe Humphries Kilpatrick Brothers McDowell, G. E. Milton's Barber Shop, Milton Hill Montgomery, H. H. and Jayne Nichols Brothers Pat's Beauty Shoppe, Pat Bowling Patton Equipment Sales Pearl's Laundry, Pearl Puckett Public Service Company Red Cross Rexall Drug, M. F. Clardy Rich, W. B., Frigidaire Appliances Richey Supply Store Rite-Way Cafe, Cecil Brightwell Rite-Way Foodstore, L. L. Ward Son Rock and Roll Skating Rink Saul Singer Metal Company State Fuel Company Stephenson-Browne Lumber Company, Jack Harnsbergar Swanson's Propane Service, Bruce Swanson Thornton-Gilmore-Agee Insurance Agency Tropical Paint Company W. W. Steel Company Wilkerson-Trout Chevrolet Willow Rest Home, C. B Sewell Wilson, Purman Wynn's I.G.A. Foodliner, P. L. Wynn Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Chickasha Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Purcell Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Purcell Blanchard Blanchard Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Blanchard Purcel I Chickasha Blanchard Oklahoma City Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Lindsay Chickasha Anadarko Blanchard Blanchard Blanchard Cleveland, Ohio Oklahoma City Blanchard Blanchard Purcel I Blanchard 16 SOPHOMORES f SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Roy Matheny, Secretary-Treasurer; Connell McCraw, Vice-President; John Pettigrew, President; Joy Foster, Ser-geant-at-Arms; Jay McGrew, Reporter. We, the Sophomore Class of 1958, have thoroughly enjoyed this, our second year in high school. At the first of the year the class elected officers as follows: John Pettigrew, President; Connell McCraw, Vice-president; Roy Matheny, Secretary-Treasurer; Jay McGrew, Reporter; and Joy Foster, Sergeant at Arms. We were well represented in all sports as well as in the Lionette Pep Club where Carol Wilson served as Secretary-Treasurer. Joy Foster, our football queen candidate looked very beautiful at the coronation ceremonies. Carol Wilson was F.F.A. Queen again this year and Trula Wheless was our candidate for Annual Queen. Our boys worked hard on their Shop and F.F.A. projects this year. Four of our boys won first at the Central State Dairy Judging Contest this year. They are Kenneth Huffman, Steve Schwilling, Phillip Savage, and Dan B. Swanson. Three of our classmates were members of the Honor Society. They and Joe Lowry, Trula Wheless and Nina Dilbeck. Miss Davidson deserves our sincere thanks for being a wonderful sponsor this past year. 18 Nina Dilbeck Connell McCraw Joy Foster John Pettigrew Steve Schwilling Carole Wilson Roy Matheny Irene Dean Trula Wheless Richard Ferguson Emma Wheless Jerry Paul Bridges Phillip Savage David Richey Kenneth Huffman Pansy Lewis ON THEIR WAY 19 Jack Wigley Jay McGrew Bob Kemper Teresa Clouse Charles Foster Dan Swanson Patsy Chapman Dalfred Goodman Joe Lowry Benny Sitton Ted Foster Ramona McKinney Don Nixon Richard Suggs Dale Winnard Carole June Smith TO THE TOP 20 FRESHMEN VO FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT; Danny Clanton, Sergeant-at-Arms; Carolyn May-field, Vice-President; Brenda Ferguson, Secretary-Treasurer; Connell Coggins, President. The Freshman Class of 1957 and 1958 have enjoyed the first year of high school and are looking forward to the next three years. The Junior High Football team was almost entirely composed of Freshman boys. We were well represented in basketball and one of our boys, Danny Clanton, made the high school team. Seven members of the Freshman class were also members of the Honor Society. Carolyn Mayfield received the Scholarship award. We were represented on the Annual Staff by Brenda Ferguson and Nancy Periman. Our only regret was that Sam Davis left us before the school year was over. We hope he will be back next year. Sam was outstanding in F.F.A. Paul Morton was also an outstanding F.F.A. student. We thank Mr. Inkster, our sponsor, for helping us in the queen races. 22 Brenda Ferguson Danny Joe Clanton Nancy Periman Paul Morton Sam Davis Janice Wilson Kinney Thompson Carolyn Mayfield Larry Chappell Charlotte Bowser Connell Coggins Bernice Wigley Bobbie Sullivan Larry Lasater Carol Andrews Ronnie Morris Jimmy Cox Beth Gray Edward Goodman Barbara Shocklee Barbara McCluskey Tommy Wimpy Carlene Dillard Albert Sharp Lewis Kelly Glenda Richey Donald Wilson Margie Stubblefield Jack Bowling Barbara Shaw Paul Felton Larry Wallace Darrel Nixon Karen Waggoner Auston Casey Shirley McClure Roy Rogers Jerry Ferguson Paula Shelton Larry Ogelsby Lorene Dean John Davis Jimmy Blagg Sue Chappell Phyllis Saylors Marie Crowley Leslie Sewell Robbie Wingate Dee Wynn Linda Bowser 25 Dickie Southard Judy Taylor Karen Brooks Gwen Stone Patsy Swanson Lynn Foster Judy Wilson Fern Hyde Myrna Jarman Franksine Lee Donald Ledford Barbara Young Merline Wood Mary Williams Donald Davis Almeda Michusson Betty Freeman Jimmy Sims K ‘ 7th GRADE CLASS OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Shirley Brooks, Secretary-Treasurer; Richard Penn, Vice-President; Judy Patterson, President; Jeanne Nowlin, Reporter. Judy Patterson Richard Penn Jeanne Nowlin Terry Burris Scotty Stacy Sharon Schwilling Perry Burris Shirley Brooks Mona Cole Donald Haynes Glenda Brooks Eddie Halstead Loretta White Joe Lewis Mae Chapman Jacky Clanton George Davis Glenna Copeland Fred Wilmeth Verna Smith Freda Murphy Farrell Shatwell Barbara Hyde George Bowling Lonnie Mahurin Betty Johnson James Riddles Peggy Harman Sue Bowling Tommy Wood Virginia Rollings Danny Annsley Richard Stubblefield 28 ACTIVITIES BRENDA FERGUSON, Freshman Football Candidate 31 f ALMA JO HILL, Junior Annual Candidate 1958 CONNIE COGGINS, Junior Football Candidate Junior High LINDA BOWSER, Eighth Grade Annual Princess BETH GRAY, Freshman Annual Candidate 1958 LORRETTA WHITE, Seventh Grade Annual Candidate 33 CAROL WILSON F.F.A. Queen 1958 F.F.A. OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT, SITTING: Billy Phillips, President; George Wilson, Vice-President, Byron Haygood, Secretary. STANDING: Joe Schwilling, Treasurer; Tom Morton, Reporter, Connell McCraw, Sentinel. Instructor F.F.A. JUDGING TEAM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kenneth Huffman, Phillip Savage, Steve Schwilling, Dan Swanson. F.F.A. MEMBERS SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Wilson, C. Foster, R. Ferguson, B. Phillips, C. McCraw, P. Savage, S. Davis. M. Brooks, D. Richey, P. Morton, G. Wilson, J. McGrew, R. Brooks. N. Bass, J. Ferguson, R. Brooks, C. Coggins, R. Morris. STANDING: J. Lowry, J. Pettigrew. B. Sitton, K. Huffman, L. Kelley, B. Haygood, T. Morton, T. Lowry, Mr. Nowlin, J. Boettler, J. Schwilling, L. Stacy, D. McCraw, J. Mayfield. S. Schwilling, D. Swanson. D. Winnard. 35 FFA and Home Economics Activities Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers sponsored at The Home Economics I girls had a We learned to Square Dance at the the F.F.A. party, too. Mexican Dinner. F.F.A. and Home Economics Party. The Freshman Girls preparing for Charolotte Cole and David Richey Mr. Terrell and Mr. Dwyer enjoyed their Mexican Dinner. bopped for us. themselves at the Mexican Dinner. Oops!! Pardon Us! The Home Economics I girls worked I hope we aren’t interrupting any hard for their Dinner. thing, are we??? 36 37 FOOTBALL Mr. John Inksfer Coach Monty Brooks Quarterback Tommy Morton Halfback George Wilson Center Ned Allen Quarterback Don McCraw End Charles Lowry Tackle Byron Haygood End Steve Ellerd Tackle Kenneth Wilson Fullback Jerry Mayfield Center Bronelle Garland Guard Roy Dean Brooks Halfback Billy Pool Guard Ted Foster Quarterback Joe Lowry Tackle Larry Matheny Fullback Benny Sitton Tackle John Pettigrew End Jerry Paul Bridges End High School Girls Basketball Team HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, LEFT TO RIGHT, SEATED: Marian Erwin, Judy Swanson, Rosemary Oglesby, Myrna Miller, Emma Wheless, Trula Wheless. STANDING: Connie Adamson, Delores Harman, Phyllis Young, Coach Inkster, Connie Coggins, Andra Terrell, Ramona McKinney. High School Boys Basketball Team HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ned Allen, Tommy Morton, John Pettigrew. SECOND ROW: Mr. Inkster, Ted Foster, Larry Matheny, Auvern Chappell. NOT SHOWN: Monty Brooks, Rean Brooks, Roy Brooks, Fred Rich, Bruch Nichols. JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM. LEFT TO RIGHT. SEATED: Lynn Foster. Kinney Thompson. Richard Penn, Ronnie Morris, Donald Haynes, Dickie Southard. STANDING: Larry Oglesby, Larry Chappell, Jimmy Blagg, Danny Clanton, Paul Morton. Connell Coggins, Dee Wynn. NOT SHOWN: Sam Davis, John Davis. Junior High Boys Team at Dibble. Junior High Girls at Dibble. 41 Judy Van Wie receiving her corsage and becoming the Alumni Queen of 1958. SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Mayfield, Carol Golden, Ellen Williams, Carolyn May-field. NOT SHOWN: Joe Lowry. VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUT-ATORIAN: Ellen Williams, Andra Terrell. BOY AND GIRL ATHLETE: Tommy Morton and Marian Erwin. 42 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Mayfield, F.F.A., All-around boy, Scholarship; Tommy Morton. Boy athlete; Carol Golden, History, Scholarship; Joan Davis, Home Economics; Charles Lowry, Service, De Kalb; Judy Swanson, Commerce; Andra Terrell, Music, Salutatorian, Speech, Typing, Mathematics; Ellen Williams, Valedictorian, Biology, Mathematics, English, Typing, Scholarship, Library. NOT SHOWN: Marian Erwin, Girl Athlete; Joe Lowry, Scholarship; Dalfred Goodman, Shop. SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Trula Wheless, Louise Jarman. Carol Golden, Anna Rose Soward. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Lowry, Nina Dilbeck, Judy Swanson, Andra Terrell, Jerry Mayfield. 43 • ■ lWMf SENIOR PLAY 1958 SENIOR PLAY CAST The Redheaded Royalty From Arkansas Tommy Morton . Andra Sue Terrell Ned Allen . . Ellen Williams . Byron Haygood . Charolotte Cole Bruce Nichols . Anna Rose Soward Mike Dwyer, Sponsor . George Wilson Judy Swanson . Frank Periman Virginia Bowering . Monty Brooks Rosemary Oglesby Billy Van Phillips Charles Lowry Or) JUNIOR PLAY 1958 JUNIOR PLAY CAST Feudin' In The Hills Mr. Martin Mrs. Martin Grandma Jed Zula . Edna Mae Dina Pruitt Sam Pruitt Myrtle Ambercrombie Dr. Ambercrombie Joe Schwilling . Joan Davis Junavil Patterson Billy Pool Myrna Miller Marian Erwin Connie Coggins . Larry Stacy Connie Adamson . Jack Stone Mr. R. G. Bell, Sponsor Mr. Bell had to work overtime for us. We thank him for directing our play. Pep Club and their Activities PEP CLUB OFFICERS, LEFT TO PEP CLUB MASCOTS: Richard CHEERLEADERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: RIGHT: Carol, Secretary; Carol Agee and Rhonda Brooks. Juanvil Patterson, Judy Swanson, G. Sergeant-at-Arms; Marian E. , Carolyn Rigsby, Myrna Miller. Vice-President; Joan Davis, President. We gave the Football boys a Our Thanks to the Seventh As you see, we had quite a banquet. Grade girls for serving at the crowd at the Banquet. Football Banquet. PEP CLUB MEMBERS and Mrs. Rodgers, sponsor. 46 They fill out their list of subjects. Ellen re-card fid EodgeIS At last, Judy Van Wie, Ellen Williams, Judy Swanson, and Andra Terrell get their caps and gowns. 1 ilil I K We had a Religious Emphasis Week. The School Bus Drivers. The Lunchroom Cooks The Home Economics Girls had a style show. Connie Adamson high-jumps. Ned Allen pole-vaults. Chet Sewell, our bus mechanic. 48 The Seniors won the Queen Race. Mill • i 1. W I ; mi11 v • m 1 ■ i Mill m m mmr