Bucklin High School - Reco Yearbook (Bucklin, MO)

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Water Fountain Lines which formed before the refriger- ated water fountain, particularly during warm opening days of school, were evi- dence of the popularity of the gift selected by the freshmanclass. The class purchased the cooler with the money won by their planned progress report. ' The spring of '56 saw the first efforts made toward landscaping the new school grounds. The senior class, aided by con- tributions from several other classes, pur- chased six junipers, three of which were set on each side of the front entrance of the building. Boys of the freshman class with supervision of the nurseryman hauled in good black dirt and helped with the setting of the shrubs. Evergreens for Entrance

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FRONT ROW: Diane Taylor, Donna Niemeier, Marilyn Dowell, Carolyn Wilson, Larry Vobornik, Deloma Wolfskill, Elna Johnson, Margaret Main, Joy Teeter. SECOND ROW: Miss Iva Cannon, Roberta Switzer, Glen Kitchen, Maybeth Davis, Gary Wilson, Harrison Mendenhall, Jerry Heaton, Carrie Belle Overstreet, Laverne McCarty, Wayne Ervie, Judy Neal, DeAnna Thompson, Lois Douglas. THIRD ROW: Margaret Payne, Joyce Gannon, Wanda Denny, Patsy Wilson, Shirley Lovett, Jerry King, Dennis Judas, Tommy Edwards, Jack Anderson, Evangeline Switzer, Berneice Bertsch. Promoters of Planned Progress Stimulated by a meeting with Mr. Vic Meinert and Mr. William E. Goodman, re- presentatives of the Missouri Power and Light companywho were interested in slow- ing down the migration of rural people to cities and who were sponsoring a Planned Progress program, the civics class of '55 and '56 and their teacher, Miss Iva Cannon, made an extensive study and survey of Bucklin community. They analyzed the needs and resources of the community and presented their con- c.lusions in the form of a report to the com- pany sponsoring the P.lanned Progress pro- gram, For this report the class won a S5100 award which was to be spent for something useful for their schoo.l but which would not be bought otherwise. Thus was launched the Planned Progress movement in the Bucklin community. On February 18, 1956 at a meeting of adults and teen-agers, Ben Burnett was elected chairman of the Planned Progress council. A permanent organization was effected March Z3 with the following officers e.lected: Mrs.RussellKing, genera.lchairmangLarry Vobornik, first vice-chairman, Deloma Wolfskill, second vice-chairman, Tom Twitchel, secretary, Miss Iva Cannon, 6 recorder of progressg and Bert Nickerson, photographer. Four projects were accepted for immedi- ate initiation. These were: beautification of Bucklin, construction of a parking lot, im- provement of the ball diamond, and im- provement of the firefighting equipment. Later, committees for the four projects were set upwho enlisted aid at sometime or another from virtually every person in the community. U i Larry Vobornik receives the certificate of award from Mr. J. D. James, chairman of board of Missouri Power 81 Light Company.

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Plan, Plant, Paint The majority of Bucklin citizens haven't waited for a planned progress program to demonstrate that they care about the ap- pearances of their property and their town. For years there have been well-kept lawns, homes, and business establishments. Many have been in the habit of painting and repairing each year. Others have found satisfaction in growing beautiful flowers. However, throughalittle organized effort, vacant and neglected places have been made neater and more attractive, and the town as a whole has taken on a tidier appearance. According to the report made by the Planned Progress committee, more than Lt 41.4 , -4 - 90'Zz of Bucklin homes joined the petunia parade. In spite of the late start of flowers due to the spring drouth, the summer rains and hard work created numerous and unique beauty spots, One hundred five flower boxeswere con- structed and 278 flower beds were made. Young people's organizations, the CYF, MYF, andCHI RHO, assumed responsibility for improving the looks of the approaches to the Burlington overhead bridge and the parking lot. Thirty-seven houses received a coat of paint, and 79 families redecorated the in- terior of their homes, Nine porches were Representative of the many homes that became spotsof beauty and interest is that of Mr. and Mrs. John Bradley who received honorable mention in the Contest for the most beautiful yard.