Burris High School - Oracle Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1949 volume:

2 C. Y I' 'i Q 1 4 Y :! '1 '1 2 Z E 2 r 3 E 3 5 I 3 E 1 I E 1 X 5 1949 BURRIS ORACLE The senior class as a whole cooperated in the making of this Oracle. Following are the chairmen of the various departments: Editor-in-Chief - Marian Clarke Business Manager - Maxine l.ank Publicity Chairman 4 Asher Silverburg Art Editor - 'Lois Schneider Make-Up Editors - Mariorie Quick, Jean Price Photography Editor -- Marian Davis b Picture Editor - Nqnlcy Drummond Boys' Sports Editor - John Wagner Girls' Sports Editor - Nancy Stark Circulation Manager - Alice Myers DEDICATION One hundred years ago the Forty-niners set out 'across the wilderness of an infant continent in quest of a four-letter word-gold. From every corner of our young country, even from foreign lands, ,people rushed forth in search of El Dorado. But though the fame of these men and women rests in their desire for the precious metal, we would do well to stop and consider that their contribution to posterity did not lie in the quantity of gold they panned, but rather in the opportunities their adventure opened to the world. The paths they forged served' as markers for the generations which were to come, and through them was made possible the westward surge which allowed our country to extend its boundaries from ocean to ocean. ' We who have taken our name from'them also set forth on a quest, and though the outline of our goal was at first but dimly visualized, it has taken shape and. has grown until now it is a gleaming reality. What we sought is also embodied in a word, and that word is education. However, unlike our prede- cessors, as yet we have made no contribution, but -instead have benefited from the pioneering of others. , Perhaps-foremost among those to whom we are indebted for the excellent guidance and educational development we have received here at Burris School is Doctor Earl A. Johnson, our former principal. One of the first trail-blazers in laboratory schools, his foresight and solid, yet progressive principles have done much to make this the outstanding institution which,it is today. So to him, we, the class of l94Q, wish to dedicate this Oracle. We send with it our best wishes for his success and happiness in the field to which his career has carried him. ??2 NE THR M5125 , .- game ,, , A 'f , I x fx' ',-- '- .3 X - 2 L 1, JL ' . VVKJQXQ. AM Ri Q A V I ! kt r' X I, , my 1 ' A - lm Q ' ,. V N V -V I K-A Q W at -E-r S XIQQXV -W-.-, Q---W Y' -, . . 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Hamilton, Assistant Principal Mrs. Marian Owens, Secretary A 'g,,. 5 Di gi ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mr. J. Leonard Davis Miss Lucille Knotts Biss Bonnie Meers HEALTH DEPARTMENT Miss Pauline Brimhall LIBRARY Miss Helen Leach SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Herbert H. Hamilton Miss Angie Wilson Mrs. Wilma Kern SCIENCE' DEPARTMENT Mr. Rex Rudicel Miss Pauline Brimhall Miss Ruth Dutro Mr. Clarence Buesking N Asss is A f 'Q C we if .-.k ,7 'X W LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Miss Alpha Braunwarth Miss Mary Elizabeth Wood MATH EMATICS DEPARTMENT Mr. Errol G. Myers Miss Alice 'Rose Carr Mr. Gene McCreery PHYSICAL EDUCATION Miss Barbara Yager Mr. Rex Rudicel Miss Amy Hinkle Mr. Scott Fisher Mr. George Serdula Mr. Robert Korsgaard MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mr. James Davidson Miss Anna Olin Miss Helen Masha Mr. Victor Kestle Mr. Lemuel Anderson DEPARTMENT ART DEPARTMENT T Mr. Clell Cox Miss Lucia Mysch Mr. Gifford Loomer Miss Emma Welzel Mr. Robert McGinnis BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Dr. Russell Burkhart Mr. E. Donald Lawrence Mr. Forest L. Mayer xflvws i SMITH -,LIFE 4 THOMPSON MEMORIAL . . Gene Boyd of th'eiClass of 1945 thought something should be done as a memorial to the Burris boys who served in World War ll, and especially for those who pfaid the .supreme sacrifice. E A representative group of leading patrons in the community was called in to discuss the proiect, and a committee was chosen for the Smith-Life-Thompson Memorial Fund. This committee consisted of C. Cree Gable, chairman: Alex M. Bracken, Lewis O. Ward: Harrold W. Wallace, Thomas B. Mannon: Earl A. Johnson: and Walter.Nelson, treasurerfi When this committee had succeeded in raising sufficient funds, they turned the proiect over to a Dads' Club committee, which selected the organ and chose a program committee to arrange for the dedication ceremony. The dedication committee consisted of Glen Stepleton, Mrs. Norman Dick, Harrold Wallace, Earl A. Johnson, John R. Emens, Lewis O'. Ward, Sr., Lewis O. Ward, Jr., and Harry M. :Chaddock. The Smith-Life-Thompson Memorial consists-of the Baldwin organ, ampli- fiers, piano, and Maas chimes. Approximately two thousand donors made this memorial possible. ' - The dedication program was held May 23, 1948. There were two cere- monies to accommodate the large crowd, one at 3:15 and one at 4:45 p.m. The service 'was as follows: Organ Prelude ...................... P. W. Gillick, organist, Cincinnati, O. at the console of the Smith-Life-Thompson Memorial Organ The National Hymn- God of Our Fathers -Warren . . . . Audience and Choir Advance of the Colors ............ L. . . Delaware Post 19, American Legion Pledge of Allegi-ance ........... Led by R. Lloyd Cooley, Post Commander, Delaware Post 19, American Legion Invocation -. . . Dr. Ralph W. Graham, Pastor, College Aevnue Methodist Church Oh Hear These- Our Words -Morgan . , . - Send Forth Thy Lightf'--Balakirew Your Land and My Land -Romberg .............. . .. Burris Choir Directed by Lemuel Anderson '- Piano Solo- Pensee des Morts -Liszt ..... ' ........... Jean Charles Kohler, A Ball State College Faculty Placing Scroll of Names of Donors in Organ Chamber-- Gene Boyd, President of Class of 1945 Lewis Ward, Jr., President of Class of 1947 Introduction of Dr. L. A., Pittenger . . . Dr. Earl A. Johnon, Principal of Burris School Address-Dr. L. A. Pittenger .... President Emeritus, Ball State Teachers College Organ Music ..................... -. .- ................... P. W. 'Gillick Retreat of Colors Taps ......... . .. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 651 A nr i V -V 't-, h- T 22. - -f --5, FUSRTY' Nz QNQEQS z IS SENIOR OFFICERS President- Paul Ray Judy Vice-President - Leo Ganter Secretary - Eleanor Slick Treasurer - Kenneth Brandon In 1943 when the Forty Ninersren- tered the seventh grade, Miss Angie Wil- son was made our class sponsor. Since that time, she has worked untiringly for us as a group and as individuals. What- ever our problems have been, through her expert guidance we have been able to find fair and intelligent solutions for them. She has-made her room almost a second home for us, a place for serious discussion, as well as for iollity. lt is difficult to put into words the feeling of thanks and admiration we have for her. Our hats go off and our hearts go out to Angie Wilson, none of us will ever forget her. Susan A. Ballinger Choir I, II, Ill, IV Oracle Staff ,Girl Scouts I ' Y-Teens Ill, IV G.A.A. I - Cheering Block Ill French Club IV F.T.A. Ill, IV Optional IV Marie Clark Orchestra I Choir I, ll, Ill, IV Owl Staff F.T.A. ll, Ill, IV Y-Teens I, ll, III, IV G.A.A. I, Il,AlII Cheering Block I, ll, lll Senior Play -I Optional III, IV Trip Committee Social Rrecreation Committee Honor Society Duane Boyd Track II, Ill, IV Basketball II, Ill, IV Oracle Staff F.T.A. I, ll Boy Scouts I, II Senior Play Cast Bicycle Court IV Student Council Ill Commencement Committee Intramurals I Social Recreation Committee Ill Joseph H. Broderick Senior Play Spanish Club IV Optional IV Oracle Staff Kenneth F. Brandon Track III Treasurer III, IV Boy Scouts I, ll, Ill, IV Senior Play Cast Swimming IV Optional lll, IV Oracle Stuff Honor Society Sondra Campbell Choir I Oracle Staff 'Owl Staff F.T.A. Il, Ill, IV Girl Scouts. I, ll, III, IV Y-Teens I. Il G.A.A. I, Il, III, IV Volleyball Varsity III Cheering Block I, II, Ill, IV Senior Play Spanish Club Ill Prophecy Bicycle Court IV Health and Safety Committee IV Paul J. Belle Choir I, ll, Ill, IV Proiection Club .Marian Elizabeth Clarke Treasurer I Oracle Staff Owl Staff Girl Scouts I, ll, III, IV Y-Teens I, ll, Ill, IV G.A.A. I, ll, Ill Volleyball Varsity Ill Cheering Block I, ll, lll, IV Senior Play Reception Committee Cheering Block I, II, Ill, IV Senior Play Cast Prophecy Student Council IV Optional Ill, IV Intramurals IV F.T.A. II, Ill, IV Honor Society Max E. Coats Intramurals I Basketball ll, Ill, IV Band I, II, Ill Orchestra I Oracle Staff Owl Staff F.T.A. ll Choir I Boy Scoutstl, II Senior Play Cast Bicycle Council I Tennis Ill, IV Optional IV Prophecy Social Recreation Committee IV Marshall Edwards Intramurals I, ll, III Senior Play Reception Committee Robert Paul Curry Intramurals I, Il, Ill, Choir I, Il Oracle Staff Owl Staff Senior Play Cast, Committee Prophecy Will Marian May Davis Basketball Varsity III, Vice-President II Choir I, ll, Ill, IV Oracle Staff Owl Staff F.T.A. Il - Girl Scouts ll Y-Teens I, ll, Ill, IV G.-A.A. ll, III, IV Cheering Block Il, Ill, IV Senior Play Prophecy Optional IV Trip Committee Margaret Anne Darlington Band I ' , Choir I, ll, IV Girl Scouts I, ll Cheering Block III, IV Reception Committee I Nancy Drummond Band I, ll, IV Orchestra I, Il, III, IV Choir I, II, Ill, IV Oracle Staff Owl Staff F.T.A. Ill, IV I Girl Scouts I, ll, llI', IV G.A.A. I, ll, Ill, IV Basketball Varsity Ill Volleyball Varsity ll, Ill Cheering Block Ill, IV Senior Play Cast Spanish Club Ill. IV Student Council I, Il Optional Ill, IV Honor Society Robert L. Costin Intramurals I Basketball II, III, IV Trqck Ill, IV Student Council ll, Ill Band I ' Boy Scouts I, Il Choir I Spanish Club Il Optional IV Reception Committee Senior Play F.T.A. ll Athletic Council II Oracle Staff Honor Society Beverly .lean Fight F.T.A. ll, Ill, IV Spanish Club Ill Girl Scouts I, ll, Ill, IV G.A.A. I, Il, III Intramurals IV Basketball Varsity In Prophecy Prom Committee . Reception Committee Senior Play Choir I ' Band I Oracle Staff Owl Staff Cheering Block II, Ill, IV Optional III Leo Ganter Intramurals I, ll Basketball III, IV Vice-President IV Choir I Oracle Staff Boy Scouts E Senior Play Tennis III, IV Reception Committee Martha Ann Holdcraft Band I, Il, III, IV Choir I Oracle Staff Owl Staff F.T.A. III, IV Y-Teens I Cheering Block III, IV Senior Play Bicycle Court IV' Optional III, IV Convocation Committee II, III Honor Society Robert S. Hall - Carol Jean Haubursln Intramurdh I, ll, III, IV Oracle Staff Boy Scouts I, II, Ill Senior Play Trip Committee F.T.A. II Prom Committee III Track III Constance Heldenbrand Choir I F.t.A. IV V . G.A.A. I, II, III, IV , Volleyball Varsity III basketball Varsity II, III Cheering Block I, Il, III, IV Senior Play Reception Committee III Prom Committee III Intramurals Ill, IV Treasurer I Band I, II, III Oracle Staff Y-Teens II, Ill, IV G.A.A. III, IV Cheering' Block III, IV Senior Play Optional III, IV Commencement Committee Ring Committee Jerry E. Henman Intramurals I, II, III, IV Band I, II, III I Senior Play' Ring Committee Martha George Choir I Cheering Block I, II, Ill, IV Girl Scouts I G.A A. III, IV Senior Play . Commencement Committee Ring Committee Mariorie Holtsclaw choir n, ul, tv ' Owl Staff Girl Scouts I, ll, III, IV Y-Teens I, ll, III Cheering Block II, Ill, IV Reception Committee III Senior Play' Spanish Club III, IV Esther Mae Hunter Choir I, ll, lll, IV Oracle Staff Owl Staff F.T.A. Il, lll, IV Y-Teens I, Il, III G.A.A. I, ll, Ill ' Volleyball Varsity.lll Senior Play Reception Committee Prom Committee French Club IV Art Club lll Optional IV Kay Kennedy 4 G.A.A. Intramurals I, ll, lll, IV Oracle Staff F.T.A. II, IV Girl Scouts I, Il Basketball Varsity Ill Cheering Block I, II, III, IV Senior Play ' Spanish Club ll, lll, IV Optional IV ' Commencement Committee Rosalyn Johnson Choir I Oracle Staff Owl Staff F.T.A. ll, III, IV Girl Scouts I, ll, lll, IV Y-Teens I, ll, IV G.A.A. I, ll, lll, IV Volleyball Varsity ll, Ill Basketball Varsity ll, Ill Cheering Block I, ll, Ill Senior Play Prom Committee Spanish Club lll, IV Yell Leader IV ' Optional Ill Paul R. Judy Track ll, lll, IV Intramurals I, Il Cross Country II, lll, IV Basketball IV President IV Owl Staff Spanish Club ll Prophecy Yell Leader II Optional Ill, IV Reception Committee Prom Committee Athletic Council IV- Commencement Committee IV Trip Committee IV ' Honor Society Joetta Lee Jones Oracle Staff Owl Staff Girl Scouts I G.A.A. I, ll, lll, IV I Cheering Block I, II, lll, IV Senior Play Cast, Committee Reception Committee I Optional IV Intramurals IV .F.T.A. I, ll, Ill, IV Track Attendant Ill Social Recreation Committee I Art Club I Prom Committee IV Forrest Keelen Intramurals I, ll, lll, IV Choir I, II Senior Play Boy Scouts I, ll Prophecy Will Eleanor Ann Johnson Band I, ll, Ill, IV Orchestra I, ll ' Oracle Staff IV Owl Staff Ill F.T.A. II, Ill, IV Girl Scouts I Y-Teens I, ll, IV Cheering Block lll, IV Senior Play Spanish Club II, lll, IV Prophecy Optional lll, IV Social Recreation Committee I Honor Society Max Richard Kidwell Band I, ll, lll, IV Oracle Staff F.T.A. Il Senior Play Intramurals ll, lll, IV Owl Staff Marysue Kring Choir I, Il, III Oracle Staff Y-Teens ll, III, IV Cheering Block III, Senior Play Prom Committee Spanish Club I, II Optional III, IV Donna Jean McNutt Choir I Oracle Staff Owl Staff F.T.A. II, III, IV Girl Scouts I, ll, Ill, IV Y-Teens I G.A.A. I, IV Cheering Block I, II, III, Senior Play Reception Committee Optional III Ring Commilee Dougald W. Magoon Jane Ellen Main Oracle Staff IV Senior Play Cast Swimming IV Nancy nn McGrew 'Band , II, III Oracle Staff! F.T.A. Ill! Girl Sco 3 I, II, Ill Y-Teens , II, IV Clveeringiblock IV Senior Play , Reception Committee III, Prom Committee Ill Spanish Club III French Club I Cheering Block IV Senior Play Optional IV Darrell McKinley Choir l, Il, Ill, IV Boy Scouts I, ll F.T.A. Il Hariett Maxine Lank Orchestra I Oracle Staff IV Owl Stuff III G.A.A. I, II, Ill, IV F.T.A. II, Ill, IV Girl Scouts I, II, III, Y-Teens. I, II Cheering Block I, II, Ill IV Senior Play - Reception Committee Optional IV ' Honor Society Quentin S. Miller Intramurals I, II, Ill, IV Band I, II, III Orchestra I, II Senior Play - Reception Committee Prophecy Alice Joan Myers Secretary I Choir I Oracle Staff IV Owl Staff III F.T.A. II, III, IV Girl Scouts I, Il, III, IV Y-Teens IV G.A.A. I, ll, Ill Intramurals IV Cheering Block I, ll, Ill, IV Senior Play Cost Prophecy Student Council Ill, IV Optional Ill, IV ' Honor Society Jo Ann Pankey 'Choir I Owl Staff III Y-Teens I G.A.A. I, ll Cheering Block I, ll, Ill Senior Play Reception Committee Ill F.T.A. Il Peter Nichols Intramurals lll, IV Owl Staff III Oracle Staff Senior Play Cast Student Council IV Athletic Council IV Prophecv Marilyn louise O'NeilI Oracle Staff Owl Staff G.A.A. ll, Ill, IV Cheering Block ll, Ill, IV Reception Committee Spanish Club lll Will Optional IV Senior Play Intramurals IV David E. Olsen Intramurals I, lt, Ill, IV Choir III Boy Scouts It Senior Play Tennis Ill, IV Swimming IV Alice Ruth Oren Choir Il F.T.A. ll Y-Teens ll, Ill, IV G.A.A. I, ll Cheering Block ll Ill, IV Senior Play Optional IV 3' Robert E. Myers Intramurals I, ll, III, IV Vice-President lll Band I Orchestra III F.T.A. ' II , Boy Scouts I, ll, Ill, IV Senior Play Bicycle Council ltl Prom Committee Swimming IV Reception Committee Optional IV Commencement Committee Martha Jean Price Choir I Oracle Staff Owl Stott F.T.A. II, III, IV Girl Scouts I, ll, Ill, IV G.A.A. I, II, III, IV Volleyball Varsity ll, Ill. Basketball Varsity ll, III Senior Play Vice-President I Bond I, II' Orchestra I, II Yell leader ll, Ill, IV Optional lll, IV Secretory Ill Will Intramurals IV David Richman Intramurals I Basketball ll, Ill, IV F.T.A. II lay Scouts I Senior Play Reception Committee Ring Committee Ill Trip Committee Asher Silverburg Intramurals I, ll, lll, Choir I Oracle Staff F.T.A. ll Boy Scouts I Senior Play Cast Spanish Club I, ll, Ill, IV Prophecy Will Owl Staff Lois Elaine Schneider G.A.A. I, Il, III Y-Teens IV Girl Scouts I, II, Ill, IV Owl Staff Ill Band I Choir I Oracle Staff F.T.A. II, III, IV Cheering Block ll, Ill, IV Senior Play Cast Spanish Club III Optional Ill Intramurals IV Prom Committee Ill Will Reception Committee Ill Phyllis Ann Shaw Choir I Oracle Staff Y-Teens Il, IV Cheering Block ll, Ill, IV Senior Play Spanish Club III, IV Trip Committee Optional Ill, IV I Richard Lee Shafer' Senior Play Intramurals I, Il, Ill, IV Trip Committee Halloween Party Track IV Patricia Ann Shrack Choir I Owl Staff F.T.A. ll Girl Scouts II, Ill, IV G.A.A. I, II, III. IV Volleyball Varsity II, ,Ill Basketball Varsity Ill 1 Cheering Block I, II, Ill, IV Senior Play Reception Committee Ring Committee Optional III, IV Mariorie Rose Quic President I Choir I Oracle Staff Owl Stat? k Girl Scouts l, ll, III, IV G.A.A. l, II. Ill, IV Volleyball Varsity Ill Basketball Varsity Ill Cheering Block I, II, Ill, IV Senior Play Cast, Committee Prom Committee Ill Spanish Club ll Optional Ill, IV Intramurals IV Bookstore . Honor Society Eleanor Jean Slick Secretary IV Choir I, Ill, IV Oracle Staff F.T.A. II, Ill, IV Y-Teens l, ll, Ill, IV Cheering Block Il,sIl Spanish Club Ill, IV Prophecy Will 'Optional III, IV 'Convocations Commi Ring Committee Owl Staff Honor Society I, IV ttee I ,,,. Josephine Ann Snyder Secretary II S Choir I Oracle Staff Owl Staff F.T.A. ll, Ill, IV Girl Scouts I, II, III, IV Y-Teens IV G.A.A. I, ll, Ill, IV Cheering Block Il, Ill, IV Senior Play X Spanish Club III, IV . Convocation Committee IV Jackie Lee White Girl Scouts I ' G.A.A. I Senior Play Soanish Club IV Optional III, IV' Nancy Stark Choir I Oracle Staff Girl Scouts I Y-Teens I, ll, Ill G.A.A. I, ll, Ill, IV Basketball Varsity Ill Cheering Block I, II, III, IV Senior Play Social Recreation Committee III Phyllis N. Umbarger Owl Staff Choir I, Il, III, IV F.T.A. Ill Y-Teens II, Ill Cheering Block I, Il, Ill, IV Senior Play IV Reception Committee Ill French Club IV Girl Scouts I, ll Rodney Stepleton Track ll Basketball I, ll Band I Choir I, II, Ill, IV Owl Staff Ill F.T.A. ll, Ill Senior Play Cast, ' Committee Quartette I, Il, -III Reception Toastmaster IV Prom Committee III Prophecy Swimming IV Optional III, IV Ring Committee Ill Reception Committee Ill John R. Wagner Track ll, Ill, IV Cross Country ll, Ill Intramurals I, ll, Ill, IV President ll, III Oracle Staff , Boy Scouts I, ll, III, IV Will' Committee Prophecy Committee Student Council I Swimming IV Optional IV Senior- Play Honor Society Jane Elizabeth Spencer Orchestra I, Il, Ill A Choir Ill, IV Owl Staff III F.T.A. Ill, IV ' Girl Scouts l, ll, Ill, IV -Y-Teens I, ll, III, IV G.A.A. I Cheering Block I, ll, III, IV Senior Play'IV Reception Committee Ill Optional IV Dayid Penrose Wierbach , . Track ll, III, IV Intramurals I, ll, Ill, IV Cross Country,llI Oracle Staff F.T.A. ll Boy Scouts I, II, III, IV Senior Play Reception Committee Ill Prom Committee Ill Prophecy Will Ring Committee Art Club III Owl Staff Betty Zanger Oracle Staff Owl Staff F.T.A. ll, Ill, IV Y-Teens IV Cheering Block ll, Ill, IV Senior Play Reception Committee Prom Committee , Spanish Club Ill, IV Art Club Ill Convocation Committee IV Emily Randle Emily Randle left Burris and Muncie some years ago, but she has never ceased to be a part of the Forty-Niner class. The news of her death was saddening to us, just as it must have been to all who had known the worth and cheerfulness of her vibrant personality. The Oracle would have seemed incomplete' had not her face ap- peared along with the other seniors. So, we have placed her picture here with the con- solation that she is remembered, not only in this small spot in sour yearbook, but also in our hearts. 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IO-Beth Myers, Jerry Minnich, M a ri ly n Myers, Thomas Mock, Phil Morris, Jim Nier- meyer. ll-Allan Plank, Joan Reynard, Forrest Ro- bold, Woodard Rowe, Carolyn Sacksteder, Paul Slick. I2--Patty Snodgrass, William Spencer, Susan Stoll, Richard Stucky, Martha Townsend, Nancy Tuhey, Marilyn Veneman, Mary Ellen Voisard. I3-Dave Wallace, James Watkins, Fred Waugh, Edwin Whin- rey, Barbara Weil, Gene Wilson, Harold Yingling, Patricia Young. ELEVENTH GRADE-Mrs. Wilma Kern Sponsor H ..4s,f,.- 'M A i ft Row Row low I-Sally Alexander, Diane Barr, Thomas Bond, Nilda Borden, 'Mildred Bossemeyer, Frank Bracken, Frank Budd, Constance Charley, Sidney Coats. 2-Donald Cunni ngham, Gordon Curry, Mary Daily, Martha Daugh- erty, Mona Daugherty, Chuck Deckard, Patty Derrick, Sue Dunham, John Emens. 3-lsabelle Emerson, Fritz Ernst, Nancy Ford, Thomas Gracey, Jane Grover, Irene Harris, Carol Frances Hayes, Carol Sue Hays, Colleen Norma Lee Judy, Earl Johnson. ' Hosey. Row 4--Patty Jarrett, Row 5-Mary Keesaer, Robert Kersey, Keith King. Row 6--Nancy Lineback, Gene McKinley, Mary Anne Magoon, Diane Malloy, Marilyn Man- ning, Beverly Manuel. Row 7-Marilyn Marsh, Sue Ann Miller, Peggie Millern, Joyce Mitchel, Barbara Needham, Eddie Perry. Row Row Row Row 8-Nancy Rathbun, Phyllis Russey, Theodore Shonfield. 9-J udy Silvers, Constance Snider, Michael Swift. IO-Joyce Waugh, Paul Weisse, Sarah Whinrey. ll-Mickey Wilkins, Carolyn Winick. ' NINTH GRADE - Mr. Robert Mfoimiis, sponsor Row Row Row Row Row Row EIGHTH GRADE - Continued From Next Page 6-Roger Knapp, Linda Lester, Larry Logan, Audrey McCormick', May McCormick, Joanne McNabb, Gene McNary, Carolyn McNutt, Don Maddox. 7-Patricia Malloy, Cleo Mansfield, Patrick Moore, Charles Morley, Judy Morris, Fred Mosiman, Larry Mossburg, Barbara-Jo Nelson, David Orr. 8-James Park, Paul Partezana, Lois Plank, Phyllis Price. 9-Barbara Ralston, Mary Romers, Bly Schwierking, Nancy Schwierking. l0-Alice Shelley, James Sherwood, Michael Shinkle, Amelia Shonfield, William Shott, Donald Smith, Bar- bara Spencer, Nancy Stepleton, Becky Stinenian. ll--Jack Stonebraker, Mariorie Thornburg, William Thornell, Shirley Voisard, William Wagner, Fred Wal- lace, Judith Weil, Paul Willinger, John Wuthrich. EIGHTH GRADE - Mr. Gene McCreery, Sponsor ,,,,,,,,, ,, , Hn- V-3, -. 4 W L ' f' -' ' 'iw WFT' r V Yi' W V 'N' 1. Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row l Bully Adams .ludllh Ball Sandra Barkdull Richard Barlow Thomas Bracken Shella Brady Donald Burton Barbara Cash PCJYICIG Chapman, Buddy Clark Kennelh Denney 2 Barbara Deulsch Lyla Draves Dons Duggan Michael Emerson Leslie Fenlmore Scott Fnsher Susie Gable Cora Golhver James Grover Nancy Hamlllon Thomas Henman 3 Eugene Hlall Rulh Hlall Linda Hlll 4 Carolyn Howard Margaret Hummell Sharon Kung 5 Myralou Kring John Lerch John Maddox 6-Roderick Magoon Marllyn Manuel Robert Maples 7 James Maslng Ross McMahan David Moore 8-Susan Moslman, Stanley Nosseli, Betty Reel. 9-Grace Romers, Clyde Rounlree, Lorne Saffer. Row I0-Russel Secresl, Lowell Shafer, Kennelh Shroyer. Row 'll-Janice Snider, Nale Slreilmaller, Richard Umbarger. Row ll-Raymond Wagner, Janet Weesner, Bob Worley. SEVENTH GRADE - Mr. Harold Aiklns, Sponsor Row l-Don Albright, Barbara Baldwin, Donald Bezy, Richard Blanch, Chloe Ann Bond, Phyllis Bott, Donald Brewer, Wanda Brown, Barbara Couch, Nancy Dakin, Wynara Daugherty. Row 2-Dianne Dell, David Dyke, Gretchen Ernst, David Fisher, Tom Funkhauser, Joan Graham, Bob Hamilton, Steven Hammer, Billy Harris, David Hart, Gina Hicks. J M iiii ' iii i , L .i,' ,,,. ' - 3 : ' ' . t H .3 . Si., A Q.. I y i f zilnn f,. yt if 5.51.15 M- .:-Ei' ,V ,,,.,,,.., rir, -ii- ii T i ' :-- in I :ly 1 , : 'I rj vj. I , :V -ri: .,,,, F! ' as is , ,,, 1 'i 5 Q 4 ,J Row 3--Michael Higi, Todd Hubbard, Virgil Hunt, Meredith Hayden, Lucinda Jolly, Jim Jolly, Helen Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Jerry Kendall, Skipper Kennedy, Virginia Kersey. Row 4-John Kiefer, Joyce Leonard, Suzanne Leslie, Leonard Loker, Archie McCormick, Jackie McKinley, Judy Malloy, Frank Martin, Mickie Millern, O'Dell Mitchell, Donald Moors. Row 5-Jon Oren, Bill Porter, Joyce Price, Reed Royalty, Heidi Schneider, Marcia Schwierking, Dick Shirley, Mary Jo Shroyer, David Stipp, Susan Stocking, Philip Stonebraker. Row 6-Allen Townsend, Mary Troxell, Elaine Van Skyke, Jackie Walker, Martha Wallingsford, Tom Warren, Bob Wine. SIXTH GRADE - Mrs. Myrtle Toops, Sponsor Win' I Row I--Jerry Augburn, Charles Bumb, Jennifer Carpenter, Nancy Cook, Eddie Cowan, Susan Cross 'Charles Darger, Jesse Dungan, Susie Fisher. Row 2-Ann Grejber, Janet Hamilton, Marcia Hart, Stephan Hatch, Ferrell Hedges, Roger Johnson, E Linda Sue Kemp, Sylvia Kring, Louise Lerch. Row 3-Luanne Lumpkin, Bob Marsh, Peggy Miller, Jerry Myers, Philip Nelson, Julie Parson, George Piepho, Janice Rector, Larry Royer. ' Row, 4-Thomas Shute, Gary Slobodnak, Kniffin Wilson, Jerry Yohey, Jack Zimmerman. I FIFTH GRADE - Miss Lillian Adams O lx 5. Row 'I-Frank Ball, Patty Boyer, Elizabeth Bracken, Linda Coate, Marjorie Dalby, Patty Sue Davis, Ann Dyke, Alden Femeyer, Leagene Garling. Row 2--Dorothea Golliver, James Hartley, Ronald Huffman, Kristin Kirshman, Richard Malloy, John Mart, Milton Masing, Martha Michael, Marlene Miller. Row 3-Ann Montgomery, Michael Montgomery, Betty Joan Marell, Kay Morris, Kirk Newell, Carol Osmun, David Park, larry Perry, Julie Pickerill. Row 4-Jane Shelley, .loan Schuster, Alva Spangler, Linda Sutton, Virginia Wallingsford, Benny Wyne, Larry Yeager, Eugene Zimmerman. FIFTH GRADE -- Miss Elizabeth Stone Row l-Suzanne Beezy, Edward Birl, Bruce Bonner, Rebecca Carbaugh, Thomas Carolan, Bundy Dell, lois Diffenderfer, Bruce Dunham, Kennelh Durbin. V Row 2--Lawrence Grafmiller, Mike Green, Allan Hayes, Marly Henderson, Pafsey Kelsey, Karen Kennedy, Wayne Kring, Jackie Link, Mary Lou Marquell. Row 3-linda Marsh, Mickey Marlin, Dudley Maynard, Suzanne Newlon, Alan Nossell, Carol O'Harra Glennis Shaner, Glen Shaner, Becky 'Sharp. Row 4-Sally Shirley, Marlene Slobodnck, Ned Tuhey, Jerry Van Skyke, Bobby Wallace, Nancy Wallace, Sheila Yarman, Libby Young: FOURTH GRADE - Mrs. Nada Gadbury Row I-John Barcus, Patricia Bevens, Michael Blanch, David Lee Burgouer, Betty Ann Clark, George Clevenger, Linda Daily, David Dame, Taylor Douthitt. Row 2-Jim Ehrhart, David Emens, Moreland Dungan, Beth Hauptman, .lulia Hiatt, Robert Hines, David Lane, Charlene Latsha, Johnny B. Leatherman. Row 3-Billy Ludington, Larry McKinley, .lane Mart, Kenneth Parson, Lynnanne Perrin, Joe Pierpontf Linda Schultz, Gretchen Shaffer, Tom Shimer. ' Row 4-Gary Sims, Ann Stocking, Ronald Stolz, Bernadine Van Skyke, .Ioene Wagner, Judy Walters, Carolyn Waugh, Mariarie Zanger. FOURTH GRADE - Miss Senta Lorenz Row 'l-Alex Bevens, Bonnie Boyle, Joyce Brownewell, Bruce Burkhart, Joanne Couch, Linda Cross, Michael Elliott, Lee Ewing, Jerry Ford. Row 2-Richard Glassett, Patricia Godfrey, Jackie Goodwin, Destel Hammond, Lucy Haubursin, Lars Hydle, Marcia Johnson, Julie Kerr, Michael Linebock. s Row 3-Josephine Long, Anthony McNair, John Malloy, Sharon Mansfield, Philip Mendenhall, Mariann Morgan, Jane Olsen, Nell Jean Perrin, Richord Porters Row 4-Carolyn Price, Jerry Puckett, Charles Reed, Nancy Richman, Matho Schneider, Stanley Shaw Joan 'Weser, Joseph Whitlock. ' ic- THIRD GRADE - Miss Anne lauterbur 7,7 , , .., ,.,, , ,.,,..... S Row I-Joseph Andrews, Barbara Boker, Judy Beckner, David Bender, Wesley Carler, John Desmond, Deborah Dorsle, Heidi Ernsl, Jayne Galliher. Row 2-Sondra Germany, John Goodman, Elizabeih Hari, Dick Hayworih, Noel Henry, Deborah Horton, Joanna Huffer, David Johnson, Joseph Johnson. 7 ' Row 3-Roberl Johnson, Jack Loose, Margaret Maples, Cynlhia Moss, David Needler, Kay Newell, Sue Pankey, Jon Pogue, Norma Jean Reeves. Row 4-Billy Rowlelt, Bradley Stipp, Stephen Turner, Tony Wilson, Oralea Ziegler. THIRD GRADE - Miss Beth Vail ' w 4 Row l-Becky Aylsworlh, Rex Carler, Carl Clock, Robert Dalby, David Fankhauser, Joan Fisher, Melvin Frafmiller, Marcia Greiber, Diana Grieger. 3 Q 'fi 22 P 1 .W W ,777 , 'i -' SY Q -1-A ' ' Row 2--James Hamillon, James Jensma, Janice Jones, Sandra King, Mafhilde Laker, Palricia lyons, Sharon McDowell, Sharon Sue McKinley, Ronnie McVey. L Row 3-Carol Marlin, Rex Miller, Thomas Morley, Diane Piepho, Palricia Rose, Palsy Shuilleyorfh, Freddy Slaver, James Sleplefon, Marifaye Teulon. Row 4-Roberl-'Wagner, John Walker, John Whinrey, Priscilla Wilson, Jane Zimmerman. - SECOND GRADE --, Miss Pearl cmsgme ' Row l-Philip Alexander,flAarilyn Augburn, William Bracken, David Buckner, Gary Buis, Ann Bumb, Belle Chapman, Jerry Clark, David Coale. ' Row 2-Ahn Walters, Jerry Cox, Joyce Dame, Phyllis Dungan, Judilh Eckerson, Jo Ann Fay, Lowell Gollifer, Judy Goodwin, James Hays. Row 3-Dick Henman, .Sharon Hirschinger, Alan Huckleberry, Kenneih Huffman, David Leonard, Sally McDowell, Linda Marquell, George Meyers, David Nahre. Row 4-Janel Perry, Sharon Puckell, Nancy Shimer, Ann Shro,yer, James Slaggs. J sscouo elmo: - Miss vemq Sullivan x ,i 1 4 1 f.: 5 I i 4 i , 1 A Row I-George Adams, Daniel Bacon, Rebecca Brown, Linda Burnham, Jim Campbell, Jill Cook Bruce Cross, Dennis Curts, Sheelo Davis. Row 2-Jean Goodwin, Susan Greiher, Andrew Hammer, John Hines, Jean Howard, Patricia Hynes ' Tamara Jack, Ellen Jones, Judith Judkins. - Row 3--Annamarie Kelbel, Joann Keppler, Kathleen Kiefer, William Lane, Julia Meyers, Peter Perrin, Karen Peters, Stephen Slavin, Joseph Sutton. Row 4-Russell Turmail, Jeffery Voyles, Jocelyn Weser, Martin 'longer' Edward llvlngsion' FIRST and SECOND GRADES - Mrs. Ruth Carmichael . Raw l-Charles Aucreman, Marilyn Ball, Elaine Burgauer, Randy Casey, Diane Dewey, Connie Fadley Tommy Garling, Dick Garlley, Jane! Harrington. Row 2-Joseph Howell, Kalrina Hydle, Susan James, John Jones, Glenna Kelsey, Susan Keppler, Charles Malloy, Sally Masing, Billy Monlgomery. V Row 3-Deborah Moss, David O'Harra, Annabell Perry, Dianne Pierponl, Chris Rose, Billy Sharp, Susan Shaner, Cynlhia Shule, Brice Voran. Row 4-David Worley, Michael Worley. FIRST GRADE - Miss Laura Schraeder Row l-Marilyn Ballenger, Bari Briggs, Jean Ann Clevenger, Jana Jo Eley, Elaine Ewing, Ashlon Hardy, Dewayne Harker, James Hafcher, Michael Hays. Row 2-Russel Hubarll, James Knechl, Richord Legg, Sondra Lewellen, Marjorie McKinley, Thomas Maddox, James Mari, Rhoda Morrow, Judy Meedler. Row 3-Melinda Oliver, Daphne Parlezana, Mary Jane Reeves, Glee Ann Rhyne, Mary l.ynn Robinson, Linda Roscoe, Franklin Schwartz, Charles Scherking, Thomas Stick. Row 4-Robert Sulanke, Bonnie Wallace, Jane? Yohey. FIRST GRADE 1 Miss Verna Waterman w ,,,, I l F ,,, Row l-Sue Baker, Patricia Beouy, Philip Brown, Beth Cosby, Thomas Cox, Robert Dearborn, Judy Doolittle, Richard Ellison, Linda Ferrell. Row 2-John Fisher, Michael Hostelter, Jim Judy, Paty Jo Kelsey, Linda Loats, John Naughton, Dee Ann Owens, Anne Pieroni, Judith Price. Row 3--Sarah Roberts, Bernard Seiler, Alan Smith, James Smith, Wayne Strausbaugh, Norman A Talberl, Eleanor Van Skyke, Judith Watson, Boyne Wetmore. Row 4-Sandra Williamson, Dickie Wilson, Barbara Zimmerman. KINDERGARTEN - Morning -'Miss Margaret Brayton Row 'l-Johnny Burnham, Philip Casey, Sue Clark, Cathy Davis, Janice Durkin, Nancy Feistritzer, Michael Fisher, Michael Germany, John Graham. ' Row 2-Sally Halpin, Linda Hart, Max Hensley, Susan Hewitt, Mary Hinckley, Marie Howell, Ellen Huffman, Jimmy Jenkins, Terry Lynn Kovel. Row 3-Janet Nottingham, Dariel Osmun, Larry Page, Charles Parks, Al Rent, Andy Rent, Michael Rose, Barbara Seely, David Shelley. Row 4-Roger Wordinger, Katherine Young, Robby Terhune, Larry Tobey, Shirley Tuttle, Vichi Voyles, Jerry Weser, Murray Wolfe. . KINDERGARTEN - Afternoon - Miss Margaret Brayton ' 1 ' I 1 Q QUNIB M12 X ' Q Pf , H Lx fxrx I W Q 'L K Y 5212 1 w f, ' xx , w , ' x 1' K XR X , I Q 4 , 1 X ', Y X XX, K x . X f R x , X - 5 S Q , 2 A fn- fi 1 . XXX Ns N,55g fL .i , X: YY N, M ' X ' X yf' ,f7 ' X ' Nx ' - X Xsvx . Vi N xx fm J Q x X1 X mix f I N 'Q X f ff f 'I ff 1 f ' I 41 U M xx ' , fl h ix x an , I , k ' X ' X gk! Six ,. A 3 M y UH THE , W ! , 1 V -I A qA,.q. f , E x SENIOR PLAY Hey, Miss Wilson, give me an excuse to work on the play! Well, you might as well go, everyone else is working on it. Maybe after this play is over I can start teaching some history! This was the usual scene during the weeks preceding the presentation of January Thaw. The people in charge of the set were frantically dabbing brown paint on the backdrop, while the wardrobe committee was searching for the proper costumes. The cast was nervously going over their lines, the properties committee was scouring the neighborhood for the necessary furnishings for the quaint New England farmhouse, which provided the setting for January Thaw. The full house on the night of December 5 was evidence of the good iob that everyone did in selling tickets. . , The cast attended nightly rehearsals which, it is said, were kept lively by the antics, of Asher Silverburg and Bob Curry. Everyone was surprised by the attire of Bob Curry at one 'of these rehearsals. The cast of January Thaw included Marian Clarke, Pete Nichols, Marjorie Quick, Joetta Jones, l.ois Schneider, Asher Silverburg, Nancy Drummond, Alice Myers, Dougald Magoon, Bob Curry, Max Coats, Rodney Stepleton, Duane Boyd, and Kenneth Brandon. The success of the 49ers' production was due not only to an excellent cast but to the expert direction of Miss Bonnie Meers, the hard work of all the 49ers and the cooperation of the entire faculty. SENIOR PLAY PRACTICE All is quiet--play practice is about to begin--everything is running smoothly! Miss Meers: Where is everybody? What's holding up the works? Let's go! Here it is 6:45 already and practice was set forf6:3O! Kenneth, your line, please- iEditor's note: Kenneth dashes onto the stage wearing a head scarf, rolled up pants legs, and an apron, and carrying,a bunch of artificial flowers. Smiling, demurely, he says, Where is my husband? l Miss Meers: Kenneth, quit the clowning! Pete, get out here! lEditor's note: Pete appears wearing the delectable blue bonnet-com- plete with flowers-which Alice, the maid, wears in the play. He saunters onto the stage practicing his desperate-soul-chilling Moo-o-o. l Miss Meers ltearing her hairl: Not:now, Pete! Will you people back stage please be quiet? Rodney, stop that constant drumming on the risers! Your time is coming! When you kiss Marian, don't be so stiff and embarrassed! Where are Max and Duane? Nancy try to look shocked when you find the cigarettes! Listen, people, we give this play in three weeks. Mariorie is the only one who knows even half her lines. Now, let's go through the part where Marian and Doug come on stage. Bob Curry and Asher, stop those wisecracks, l heard what you said! lEditor's note: Bob Curry waltzes across the stage in a pair of beautiful polka dot gym shorts. He mumbles, Didn't get into Canada, huh! Nope, didnt! Joetta and Lois scream and blush profusely while Miss Meers sighs in resignation.l l Miss Meers: I quit! Tomorrow night please be on time. Promptly at 6:15 we will start practicing! Good night!!! v As the lights dim and the curtain closes, we see Alice, the maid, trudging tiredly across the stage carrying her tray of dirty dishes. i-n No, they're not praying for rain The play's the thing Sherlock Coors brings the culprit home once Dougculd, your Iipstick's on crooked more! A Battle of the Sexes - Quick versus Silverburg! No wonder Jonuqry Thowed! BOOK STORE After the first six weeks, the senior manager, Mar- jorie Quick, turned the keys of the book store over to Martha Barcus and Gene Cramer, the junior managers. Various members of the junior class have taken turns serving as clerks. These clerks have patiently helped the grade school children who couldn't decide how to invest their dimes, and cheerfully waited on the upper classmen who just had to have a pencil right away because it was almost time for the 'five-after bell. Both the juniors and the seniors have efficiently sup- plied the student body with the necessary supplies. RECEPTION The annual Junior-Senior Reception and Banquet was 'held March '18, Conestoga Caravan was the theme of the dinner-dance. The banquet was served at 6 o'clock in the social rooms at Burris. The tables were decorated with twisted runners of pink, green, and yellow crepe paper going down the centers. On these runners were miniature conestoga wagons and lighted yellow and green candles. Q Toastmaster for the evening ,was Rodney Stepleton. The address of wel- come was made by Tom Cougill, iu-nior president, Paul Ray Judy, senior president, gave the response. ' 1 After the speeches came the traditional Prophecy, given by the iuniors. Following the Prophecy, the seniors presented the Class Will. A The semi-formal dance was held in Recital Hall, with .lim Osmun and his orchestra playing. The guests entered the ballroom through a doorway made to resemble a conestoga wagon. On the backdrop behind the orchestra was a scene depicting a conestoga wagon train with the campfire, pioneers, wagons, and oxen in the foreground. The members of the general committee in charge of the dinner-dance were Paul Ray Judy, Nancy McGrew, Bob Costin, .loetta Jones, Tom Cougill, Dick Green, Sue Boyle, and Nancy Clark. Martha Barcus was chairman of the decoration committee, and Cathy .Hummel was dinner committee chairman. lam AW af HALlOWE'EN PARTY The annual Hallowe'en Party was a roaring success. The evening began with the iudging of costumes, prizes being awarded for the prettiest, the clever- est, the ugliest, andthe most unique. immediately following this event, every- one rushed to the east lawn, where the tug-o-war contests were held. When these battles were finished, the crowd divided to take in the various sights. There were some very clever side shows, including a sultan's harem of gorgeous girls l?l. There were also several contests for which prizes were awarded, and everyone received a surprise from the fish pond. A The main attraction of the evening was Sleepy Hollow. The adventursome souls who entered were not the same when they emerged. This gala evening was topped off by,a thrilling movie. It was a-mystery story entitled And Then There Were None, which kept everyone in suspense until the very end. A good time was had by all, and a vote of thanks was given all those who helped to make it possible. SQUARE DANCING A new recreational activity was introduced at Burris the last week in January. Weekly square dancing sessions were planned for Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. A first, the student body scoffed at the idea, and only sixteen' people appeared at the first session. However, by the second week nearly fifty students came. The weeklyaverage at the last 'sessions was from 80 to 100 persons. A College students did the calling, and records were used. At actual square dances, a regular caller is employed and a band consisting of piano, guitar or banio, and fiddle is used. Simple dances are used, but for really advanced 'students of squareidanc- ing there are many intricate dances'availabIe. Skill, alertness, and rhythm are important to true enioyment of square dancing-which is iust as much a team activity as basketball. Perhaps the mostyimportant result of these weekly sessions has been to promote friendly relations and attitudes among Burris students. The mixture of groups and cla-ssesthas resulted inicloser understanding and harmony among members of the student body. ' GIRL SCOUTS The tenth anniversary celebration was the highlight of the year's activities for the Senior Scouts. Many worthwhile things were done by the girls during the year. A basket at Thanksgiving and toys at Christmas, as well as other helpful services, were proiects. 'As a result pf a memebrship drive, many girls joined the troop this year and were heartily welcomed by all. Officers of the Senior Scouts this year were Beverly Fight, president, Rosalyn Johnson, vice-president, Mariorie Quick, secretary, Pat Shrack, treasurer, Alice Myers, sergeant-at-arms, and Mary Lou Merz, leader. The Girl Scouts were also very active this year and their meetings were 'filled with work on badges and other interesting projects. Aviation and child care filled the Monday meetings of the eighth grade girls, who are led by Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Galliher. The fifth grade girls, under the direction of Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Parsons, worked toward the goal of obtaining the second class rank. Some,troops divided into teams during the cookie sale this year, and a strong rivalry existed. The Brownies are comprised of girls from the second to the fifth grade, Inter- mediate Girl Scouts are comprised of stu- dents from the sixth through the eighth grade, Senior Girl Scouts are made up of girls from the ninth through the twelfth year. Y-TEENS - . The Burris Y-Teens, under the able direction of 'Miss Ruth Dutro, .have been very active this year. Many proiects such as the Christmas baskets for both overseas and local families, and hospital service work, were accomplished. One of the year's outstanding events was the',Harvest Hop, featuring a real live band. The.Y-Teens also presented a convocation program that proved to be very entertaining. A card party was held in the Burris recreation rooms later in the year. Working with Miss Dutro this year were the very capable officers: Marian Davis, president, Martha Kersey, vice-president, Carolyn Henderson, secretary, Joan Reynard, treasurer, Marie Clark, program chairman, Carol Haubursin, pub- licity chairman, 'Sue Davis, social chairman, Maraby Bentz, service chairman, Barbara Orr, pianist, and Carolyn Sacksteder, song leader. SPANISH CLUB One of Burris's most active organizations, the Spanish Club, under the direction of Miss Mary Elizabeth Wood, had an eventful year. The main event of the first semester was the initiation banquet held January 6, in the Burris rec- reation rooms. Both the Spanish and French clubs had their ,banquets together, observingvthe customs of these countries at Christmas time. The Spanish students ended the program by breaking a pina'ta.'l At Christmas time according to the custom, the Latin, French, and Spanish students went caroling together. The Spanish Club did a fine iob in the convocation on Pan-American Day. The first-year students did Spanish, dances--the tango and the iota -and presented typical Spanish moods. The second and third-year students gave a play, Tonguetied in Mexico, and a group sang, Begin the Beguine. Club officers forthe year were: First semester-Marian Clarke, president, Rosalyn Johnson, vice-president, Jim Gooden, second vice-president, Jo Snyder, secretary, and Don DeFur, treasurer. Second semester-Marian Clarke, president, Jo Snyder, vice-president, Jim Gooden, second vice-president, Jean Bossemeyer, secretary, and, Joan Reynard, treasurer., ' ov FRENCH CLUB Another active organization of Burris is the French Club. One of its main activities for this year was to take part in the convocation program given by the Spanish and French clubs on Pan-American Day. For this, the French students wrote an operetta, Alan Kiger, composing the theme song and Allan Plank com- posing the lament of Faust. The operetta.was a parody on Faust. Bill Bryan had the role of Faust and Susan Ballinger the role of Marguerite. At the initiation banquet, the French Club carried ,on a cake walk, with Sue Davis and Mr. Marzo, a participating student, as the king and queen. Club officers for the year were: First semester-Alan Kiger, president, Allan Plank, vice-president, Sylvia Harlan, secretary, and Susan Ballinger, treas- urer. Second semester-Nancy Tuhey, president, Bill Bryan, vice-president, Judy Hazelton, secretary, and Norma Plummer, treasurer. ORACLE STAFF E lt was midnight in the halls of Burris High. Several creatures with glue- covered fingers, ink-smudged faces, and droopy eyes were sneaking out of the building. Were they thieves? No, these things l?l were the toiling seniors who had- been slaving on the yearbook. Every minute of time spent was worth the effort, for all the staff eagerly looked forward to putting out the annual. The members of the 1949 Oracle staff include .Marian Clarke, editor-in- chief, Phyllis Shaw, Donna McNutt, Bob Hall, Sondra Campbell, Josephine Snyder, and Marysue- Kring, editorial staff, Maxine Lank, business manager, Mariorie Quick and Jean Price, make-up department, Lois Schneider, art editor, Marian Davis, photography department, Nancy Drummond, picture editor, John Wagner and-Nancy Stark, sports editors, Asher Silverburg, publicity editor, Alice Myers, circulation editor, and Eleanor Slick and David Wierbach, caption writers. The staff has worked hard to present this, Oracle to you and would like to express its thanks to Mr. J. Leonard Davis and to all the other faculty members who have cooperated by their kind patience and diligence. A S I iff OWL STAFF ., W V The 1948-1949 Owl staff, under the supervision of Miss Bonnie Meers, has done a splendid iob of keeping us all informed of the latest happenings around Burris. Every issue has been packed with interesting news articles and columns. This year's staff included Jim Watkins and Barbara Derrick, editors, Alan Burk- halter, buiness manager, Alan Kiger, art editor, Sylvia Harlan, proof reader, Don McPeek and .loan Reynard, make-up editors,'Nancy Clark, feature editor, Maraby Bentz, exchange editor, Bill Bryan and Nancy Clevenger, sports editors, Ann Town- send and Mary Ellen Voisard, elementary news, Mike Greicus, publicity, Pat Doyle, circulation manager, and Don McPeek, crossword editor. . ., 4 . .3 H, If 1 STUDENT COUNCIL The Burris Student Council is the student-governing body of the high school. It consists of thirteen members--three seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, two freshmen, and one student each from the eighth, seventh, and sixth grades. The sixth grade member may debate, but is not permitted to vote. The Student Council acts as an advisory board and sets the policies for such activities as school elections. It sponsors campaigns such as the Red Cross Drive and the Community Fund Drive. The Council also- helps in the selection of cheer leaders and in financing trips of students attending contests in which.Burris School is represented. The Student Council's main proiect this year has been the publishing of a school handbook which was recently made available to students and visitors of Burris School. This book contains information about courses offered, school policies, school activities and customs, and a history of the school. The Student Council also sends representatives to the various schoollcom- mittees. The officers of the Student Council this year were Alice Myers, president, David Galliher, vice-president, Martha Kersey, secretary, and Marian Clarke, treasurer. BICYCLE COURT ABND COUNCIL The purpose of the Bicycle Council is to solve some of the problems of bicycle riders, to prevent accidents and promote safety among the bicycle riders, to educate the bicycle riders as to the regulations and necessity for observing them, and to cooperate with the Muncie Police Department and the City Bicycle Court on the enforcement of bicycle regulations. The above quotation is from the constitution of the Bicycle Council and gives a very-good idea of iust what the Council does. Members are elected for two-year terms from grade six through twelve, and two other members are chosen from the Student Council. Appointments are made by the senior class president of three persons from the senior class to represent Burris on the City Bicycle Court. This year Sondra Campbell, Duane Boyd, and Dick Wolf made the trip to City Hall every Saturday morning. Boys and girls from all over the city who had been given tickets by the police department for illegal usage of their bicycles are tried at Court and given sentences. Sentences usually consist of essays of various lengths, depend- ing on the offense. . Both the. organizations are most beneficial and do a greatldeal toward the goal of making our community a safer place in which to live. HoNon socisrv I Membership in the National Honor Society, is based on scholarship, lead- ership, character, and service. This year thirteen seniors were elected to the society. The initiates include Kenneth Brandon, Mari Clark, Marian Clarke, Bob Costin, Nancy Drummond, Martha Holdcraft, Eleanor Johnson, Paul Ray Judy, Maxine Lank, Alice Myers, Mariorie Quick, Eleanor Slick, and John Wagner. ' Admittance to the Honor Society is one of the highest privileges attainable by a senior. The traditionallbanquet was held at Carpenter's Farm, where initia- tion ceremonies were performed. if Q '52- . 4 OPTIONAL STUDY HALL Optional Study Hall is given those iuniors and seniors who, from the teachers' viewpoint, are thought to be capable and worthy of this honor. The chief factor considered in selecting students for Optional Study Hall is citizenship. Scholarship is alvery minor consideration. The teachers keep in mind different factors by which they iudge the students for Optional, such as: ls the student an outstanding citizen? Does the student undertake tasks with little or no credit attached? Does the student always meet his obligations? The teachers make the selections each semester. Any student who doesn't live up to the expectations of the teachers may have this privilege taken away from him at any time. Optional Study Hall is reserved for those pupils who have proved themselves to be outstanding school citizens, and it is ,looked upon as a genuine privilege. The coveted honor is a goal that every iunior and senior strives toward. F. T. A. The main purpose of the F. T. A. is to help students to become better acquainted with the field of education and teaching. The large clock in the library served as a reminder for everyone to attend the meetings held in Miss Mary Elizabeth Wood's room every Wednesday at 12 o'clock. The weekly programs were divided so that there were two business 'meet- ings and two, guest speakers every month. The guest spealcers were from the faculties of Ball State and Burris. They addressed the club about the various opportunities and advantages open to anyone interested in their particular field. Each meeting ended with a luncheon in the cafeteria. The F. T. A. members made the organizationuseful to the school by ushering and operating the check room on Secondary .Education Day. Besides these ways, the members have helped the teachers in every way possible through- out the year. Officers of the club for the year were Kay Kennedy, president, Beverly Fight, vice-president, Alice Myers, secretary, and Rosalyn Johnson, treasurer. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club, under the direction of Miss Helen Leach, is composed of sixth and seventh graders who are interested in learning library procedures. VWorking both before and after school, these students perform such tasks as mending the books, cleaning the shelves, slipping cards into books, and working at the desk. Miss Leach has found the helpers' assistance very valuable in all phases of library work. During the past year the members were Margaret Johnson, Mary Jane Troxell, Grace Romers, Cora Golliver, Pat Chapman, Shelia Brady, Barbara Deutsch, and Sue Gable. BURRIS PROJECTIONIST CLUB The Burris Proiectionist Club was organized in order to provide better film proiection services for the school. Members of the club volunteer their services during study hall and in their own classes. Eligibility for membership is limited to students of the high school. Students who volunteer agree to be on call during their study hall hour and are passed by their class sponsor for dependability and aptitude. Membership is considered an honor. A two weeks' intensive training course is given each chosen volunteer. The course includes principles of sound film proiection, operation of the 16 mm. sound proiector, care and maintenance of film and equipment, and an intro- duction to other types of proiection equipment. Successful completion of the course is rewarded by a certificate as a qualified proiectionist for the Burris School. BOY SCOUTS Every Tuesday night the Boy Scouts of Troop 33 have their weekly meet- ing. The Scouts are under the leadership of Don Gable, scoutmaster, .lack Renner, assistant scoutmaster, and Kenneth Brandon, iunior assistant scoutmaster. Mr. Renner is a new leader in the troop. The Scouts have been very active this year. This Christmas they went to Camp Redwing for the traditional winter camp. They have had several camps and hikes to Gable's farm. This farm, donated by the Gables solely for the purpose of promoting Scouting in the Burris troop, has twenty acres of woodland. There have been several permanent campsites established by the different patrols, and the camp name is spelled out in rustic log letters over the entrance to the camp. The Scouts from Burris made a good showing as usual in the annual Scouting contests, doing well in the first aid contest and regaining the coveted swimming trophy. This is the second time it has been won by Burris Scouts since they began competing for it three years ago. The next time it is won by Troop 33, the troop gains permanent possession of it. The Burris troop gave a Court of Honor here this year, and many of the Burris Scouts received awards. The troop also gave a banquet for the Scouts and their parents. Right now the business of the troop is being limited to plans for summer camp. SAFETY PATROL Every day, no matter what the weather, a squad of safety patrol boys is on duty. They direct the traffic of cars and pedestrians iust as a policeman would do it. They try to protect all Burris students who walk, or ride bicycles to school. , The members of the patrol are Wagner, Fenimore, Hiatt, Masing, Clark, Burton, Lerch, Nossett, Mitchell, Hubbard, Blanch, Hart, Martin, Porter, Denney, Shafer, Dyke, Hunt, Huffman, Ball, Wyne, Yeager, Malloy, Cowan, Hatch, Shute, Bumb, Yohey, Slobodnak, Johnson ln case a boy is absent, a reserve takes his place. Brewer, Bezy, Rountree, and Worley. ,The sponsor from the police department is Al sponsor is Miss Alice Rose Carr. Miss Carr deserves much the safety patrol has manifested. ' Hartley, Masing, Mart, and Nelson. The reserves are Stipp, Guzzi, and the Burris credit for the efficiency CHEERING BLOCK With its flashy yells and songs, the Burris Cheering Block, under the leadership of Miss Barbara Yager,'has continued to be one of the finest in the state. In yellow sweatshirts, owl hats, and dark skirts, the block members shouted their best to spur on their favorite team, the Owls, keeping good sportsmanship in school spirit as a definite goal. The most spectacular formations of the block were those at Christmas time. ln the darkened gymnasium, Merry Xmas was spelled with flashlights, a Christmas tree and a bell were formed, while the block sang Oh Christmas Tree and I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. As a unit, the block went in buses to the Burris- Hartford City game. Singing and cheering, all had a marvelous time. , ' The three yell leaders for the season were Jean Price, Rosalyn Johnson, and Nancy Clevenger, who spent many hours teaching the block new songs and working out new formations for the block. 209 M T 5 .. 4' 3 -'S' f I1 'I I .- ,Eff S!!! P' -as . u r H E . ...,, X HQ- fn Q XF xx I ii! f f I P gl Q i ws fwgffsaa- 111, 33:12 BAN D The Band was a definite asset to Burris this year. The organization played for the Thanksgiving convocation as well as furnishing much enthusiasm at our home basketball games. ' Several of the ensembles presented a convocation before entering the state contest. Many of these groups and individuals 'came back to Burris with first, second, and third place ratings. We are all very proud of those students and all others who placed. The band is directed by Mr. James Davidson, a newcomer to Burris this year. He has done a very fine iob and deserves recognition among all the teachers and students at Burris. ORCHESTRA The Burris Orchestra is directed by Mr. Victor Kestle, assisted by Miss Helen Masha. Miss Masha has charge of the string ensembles. The public appearances of the Orchestra this year were for the most part in the nature of small ensembles from the whole Orchestra. Some of the ensembles from the Orchestra took part in the state contest and come back with honors. These ensembles also played for the Christmas convocation. A spring program' was given later in which the entire Orchestra took part. What's Waring got that we don't have? CHOIR The Burris Choir, directed by Mr. Lemuel Anderson, was very active this year. There were about fifty-five members of the Choir, ranging from freshmen to seniors. The Choir participated in the Indiana State Choral Festival held each year in Indianapolis and in a Christmas Convocation, and also gave a convocation of their own. Eager, Weaver for McGrew's Textilli, Incorporated Which twin has the Toni? sz: g it Price still trying to get a-head ARTS DEPARTMENT Painting, carving, weaving, and claywork are the main attractions of the Art Department. Miss Lucia Mysch, Mr. Warren Casey, and Mr. Clell Cox are always willing to help any student with the proiect he may choose to undertake. All kinds of modern equipment are found to help the student along with his work. Murals, statues, and etchings are frequently attempted. Paneling in the doors of the arts area are filled with beautiful wood carvings, all made by high school students. Our Art Department is one of the best equipped and best organ- ized departments of its kind in the United States. HOME ECONOMICS Under the able direction of Miss Emma Wetzel, the home economics department rolls smoothly along the trail to better homemaking. Meal-planning, serving, groom- ing, sewing, child care, laundering, ironing, and social relations are offered to students enrolled. Knowledge beneficial to future careers in dietetics, merchandising, and designing is developed. Modern equipment for all phases of home-making is available for use by students. Pupils from the seventh to the ninth grades are required to take this subiect, but from then on the class is elective. t l Oren's just an old sew-and-sew! INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Under the direction of Mr. Robert McGinnis, the Industrial Arts Department has- many interesting subiects to offer. Mechanical and architectural drawing, photog- raphy, printing, metalwork-, woodworking, and electricity are all part of the curriculum. Our Industrial Arts shop is a general shop, not vocational, and there one learns general use of tools and materials. Work in plastics was the special feature offered in the department this year. Students from the sixth grade through the senior class, both boys and girls, were given an opportunity to work in this field. Bread winner? No, iustf'Geiger loaf ing S R10 NPD N' U P N: 12' Av .1 ff M 1 Q x-f M xx gf V 5 1 A ' 45 CX X 2 i K XJ , J ,f V '77, I L 1 A: L-, . .-3-, Y ' w 15 7 I, f, , ,- L. A ff ' --7-x .L I , ,,-.,. VV F -., , gi 31: N Z-- ' I -use-H: ig-f 4 ff: . x J ' 11 f-- ::,:,...,. -wif.-.Tx i .f --'- 4 h- .12-TT A X , A 1-'?-F: i-Q. l' 'fi i A '-L X?lw'3'-A - Q' ' 22- Psi- Gil ' -, , vf ,jxwgj . , f .4 ,-,,, A Z ' . sf'-I - Q I , f , 4 4,-' L ' ? Ld.. 4' .. , - f . V I 2, Q, 5. ,f J , H :- fi-' X , '4 xx X I5 1 X UA N I In Q' ... X V X - I , , 'PFW' M v- ,j . - E I 'Ai ,1 Y ' N l 3 'ai 7 I 4 if lf, ' fn V' p, ' V W' ll ' K , .A ,V-- , A f QL5,.- ,L ' R Y 1 . b V AA A ' j f-H ' - A f'H3L second . to the Following their victory in the conference meet, Burris ran powerful Anderson Indians in the sectoinal meet held in Muncie. Paul Judy of Burris finished fourth and Jerry Larkey of Burris finished ninth. ln the ninth be one of the Burris was sixth with Paul Judy placing fifth to prove himself to best high school distance men in the state. For participating on the cross country team Paul Judy and Dick Wolf of the senior class, Bill Spencer, Jerry Minnich and Fred Waugh of the iunior class, Jerry Maddox and Bill Furrow of the sopho- more class were awarded their B. 5 After getting off on the wrong foot by losing a dual meet at Wabash, 25-30, Burris finished with a very successful season. Coach Errol Myers' boys were at their peak on October l5, when they won the C. l. O. championship in a meet held at Peru. 'x -..fri 12 .. . R TRACK This year's track squad, under Coach Errol G. Myers, underwent a pretty rugged season. The boys lost several clos ones and walked all over their opponents in some of the other meets. The boys started off the season April 4th with an easy win over Royerton. Billy Bales gained top scoring honors bylwinning three firsts and anchoring the half mile relay which took first. Everyone did very well in this meet, taking first in all events except the 440-yard dash and half mile run. - ln our next meet with Yorktown and Sulphur Springs, on the elevenfh of April, we: had a repeat performance of the Royerton meet. Our boys took all the first places again, with the exception of the high jump. The following meet was a three-way meet held at New Castle. Burris suffered its first defeat there. The meet was close, Burris losing by only nine points. The main point-getters were Larkey, Judy, and Blood and guts Wolf, who finished first, second, and fourth respectively, and the mile relay team. In the Muncie Relays, our boys had a bad day. They took only one first and two seconds. Our relay team remained unde- feated, taking our only first. The Medley relay team came through for o second and Bond Leonard, who has been a consistent point- getter in the pole vault, goth the other second. i- On April 30th the trackmen iourneyed to Delphi to par- ticipate in the annual Delphi Relays for the first time in Burris hostory. Our men ran a beautiful meet, but lost in the end by a heart-breaking two-thirds of a point. Our men dominated the mile, with Larkey and Judy breaking the tape almost together, the 440, the mile relay, and the distance medley relay. The mile relay team remained undefeated. At this writing, Burris has a fair chance of corriing out the winner in the C. l. C., but the competition will be keen, as we will be facing Rochester, Huntington, and Wabash. The sectional will be plenty stiff, but Burris can count on several places. This year the competition has been very,tough and where Burris lost several meets, she lost them by a very narrow margin. We had a competitive squad, one of which Burris is mighty proud. Leonard, new record holder Wagner wins by a grimace Shafer iumps the gun Burris's Mile Relay Team Costin throwing his weight around Wallace tops the timbers 4 TENNIS' TEAM Burris renewed a tennis schedule this -spring and Coach K0fS9G0I'd 'had a large response from which to choose this year's squad. - Ganfer should win this match! Burris's beautiful mermen in person SWIMMING The year i949 has seen the inaugural of swimming as a varsity sport at Burris. Coach John Lewellen was able to arrange three meets for his Burris natators, despite a late start. Burris won two of these meets, overcoming the Central Bearcats twice by sizeable margins. The only lose of the season was to a senior-laden South Bend Central team at South Bend. ' Special recognition goes to the Magoon brothers, who were the power- houses of the team. Dougald set 'a new state record for the l00-yard back- stroke, churning the distance in l:l0.3. Duncan was a consistent winner in the 220. Ball State pool records were set by Jim Watkins in the 50 and 100-yard dashes, Doug Magoon in the 100-yard back, Duncan Magoon in the 220-yard swim, and Rod Stepleton in the lO0-yard breaststroke. Team members were John Wagner, Doug Magoon, Kenneth Brandon, Dave Olsen, Rod Stepleton, Bob Myers, Jim Watkins, Jerry Maddox, Jim Wagner, Bond Leonard, Fred Waugh, Duncan Magoon, Dick Emens, and Frank Bracken. BURRIS OWLS The Golden Owls finished a season that will go down in records as one of the best for the Owls. This year the Owls had a new coach, Rex Rudicel, who showed the way to win those games. The Owls won twelve games in the season and lost only six. In Sectional play they rolled over a strong Center team and two other opponents, only to be beaten in the finals by a red hot Central team. h The Burris Owls in season play romped over the Jasper Wildcats, the state champions, by seventeen points to prove they were a powerhouse even though they did have their ups and downs. ' The Owls lose three starters: Bob Costin, Dave Richman, and Duane Boyd. They also lose two of the second five and one alternate of the sectional team: Max Coats, Leo Ganter and Paul Ray Judy. Next year's aggregation should be a tough bunch of boys to beat. Two boys off the first five will be back and four of the next seven will return, plus the best of the second team. A The Owls were a tall team this year and could hit from any place on the floor. The team was one of the best shooting teams that Burris ever put on a basketball floor. SECOND TEAM Coach Robert Korsgaard's Owlets finished with a very impressive record this year. The Owlets were made up of sophomores, with the exception of two iuniors. The team had plenty of height and was cz very slick bunch of ball handlers. Many of the Owlets will fill in the spots left by the graduating seniors. The Owlets next year will be a powerful team with a bright-looking crop of underclassmen coming up to the second team. This was the third straight year that Robert Korsgaard has turned out a fine second team. BURRIS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Burris Hagerstown Burris Yorktown Burris Royerton Burris Mishawaka Burris Tipton Burris Logansport Burris New Castle Burris Hartford City Burris Plymouth Burris Ft. Wayne, South Burris Huntington Burris Peru Burris Wabash Burris Alexandria Burris Richmond Burris Monticello Burris Jasper Burris Elwood SECTIONAL Burris Center Burris Eaton Burris Cowan Burris Central DAVE RICHMAN Lefty Dave Richman and 'his sharp shooting came in handy in many ofthe games during the season. Dave played forward this year and has earned three letters during his high school ca- reer. He placed second in the sectional scoring. Next year Dave will be a big help to his team. DUANE BOYD Red, one of the best defensive men in the state and an excellent long shot, proved a great help to the team during the year. Duane stole many passes and kept the team going.. Duane is a man many a coach would like to have had. He earned three letters in basketball. LEO GANTER Leo played his second year of basketball this year and he added valuable height to the team. Leo proved very useful under the basket and gave the opposing team a rough time. Leo is also a semor. MAX COATS Max played his third year of basketball this year for Burris and he added height and weight to the team. Crisco was a good shooter and a good team man. PAUL RAY JUDY Paul Ray played his first year of basketball during the past session and was a capable guard reserve. Paul is a senior and will be missed by all. PAUL SLICK Our six-foot four-inch cen- ter was the biggest man on the team. Paul will be on the team next year and should help his team in scoring and rebounding as much as he did this year. Q x BOB COSTlN Sonny, one of the three seniors on the first five, proved to the opposing teams that he meant busi- ness. Sonny drove hard and was a capable shooter from the floor. He has earned three letters playing basket- ball. Wherever he goes to college he will be an asset to the school. JOE SALYER The youngest and smallest man on the first five. You can count on Joe. to get many points in every game. He is only a sophomore and will be very good on the next two years teams. A i JOHN MADDOX John is another iunior and he played guard on this year's team. John is a good shooter from the floor and a scrapper all the way. BILL BALES Bill played guard and for- ward this year and was a big help to his team. Bill is only a iunior and will be a capable player next year. JIM GANTER Jim is a iunior who played guard and forward this year. Jim was an alternate on the tourney team and will be a big help on next yeur's team. TOM COUGILI. Tom was a big help under the basket this year and made many of the big boys on other teams play their best. Next year Tom will be a great asset to the Burris Owls. MANAGERS This year Burris had three managers: Bob Eissman, Dick Geiger, and Dale Boyd. These boys are the work horses of the team. They deserve much credit for their fine work during the year. Bob and Dick are juniors and Dale is a sophomore. REX RUDICEL Rex Rudicel came to Burris this year from Hagerstown. He played basketball for Ball State in his college career. This year Rex coached the Burris Owls to fifteen wins as against only seven losses during the season. Next year Rex will be doing his best again to coach the boys to a victorious season. NINTH ,GRADE TEAM P Gene McCreery turned out another good freshman team this year. This team had height as well as scoring ability. The ninth grade lost the 'first game in the city tourney and won the consolation game in the afternoon to show a fine record in the cityg They won over three-fourths of all their games during the season. Sidney Coats was moved up to the second team at the end of the season and the rest of the 'First five practiced with the varsity to give them experience for the coming year. EIGHTHU GRADE TEAM The eighth graders look like an up-and-coming bunch of fine basketball players for Burris School. The eighth graders lack height, but have wonderful scoring ability. Next year the eighth grade will be plenty tough as a freshman team. Their coach was Gene McCreery, who has added much skill to the varsity teams, through his good coaching of these younger boys. ' l A LEAGUE Intramurals A League basketball was very exciting this year. The seven participating teams were well chosen and the games were all fairly close. Dick Geiger, Bob Hall, Bob Myers, Billy Bryan, Pete Nichols, Dave Galliher, and John Wagner were captains of A League teams this year. Dick Geiger's team won the tourney and Billy Bryan's team won the most games during the season. Wagner's five lost the championship to Geiger by one point and was second to Bryan in total games won. The boys looked forward to the games on Mondays and Wednesdays after supper and showed good sportsmanship and competitiveness at all the games. Wheels B LEAGUE The sixth, seventh, and eighth grades made up the B League this year. These younger boys had a lot of fun and excitement every Monday and Tuesday night at their games. In the B League tourney, Johnny Wuthrich's team emerged the victor. The captains of the other teams were Larry Logan, Jack Bateman, Don Smith, Larry Mossburg, and Jim Juett. Future Stars G.A.A. The Girls' Athletic Association activities start the second week of school and continue throughout the year. Two nights a week are given to this organi- zation, which is open to all freshman, sophomore, iunior, and senior girls. lts main purpose is to create better sportsmanship and skill, but most of all it provides lots of fun for the girls. Basketball and volleyball teams were chosen this year by Miss Barbara Yager from the girls who belonged to G.A.A. There were no basketball or volleyball varsity teams, but outside-of-school teams played Royerton and Ander- son and won both games by a wide margin. The volleyball team traveled to Alexandria to participate in the play-day. West Side Dead-End Kids! G.A.A. VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Burris girls really went out for volleyball this year. The volleyball intramurals began in October with girls from the ninth to the twelfth grades participating in the double elimination consolation games. Eight teams were organized bearing such big-time names as, Burgers, Hunkies, Kennedy Kids, Junior Jokers, Bloomer Girls, Ferocious Fighters, Wilkins Kids, and Hot Shots. The teams were under the capable leadership of Miss Hinkle. When the season closed the Burgers won the tournament, losing no games, while all the other teams lost two each. 8 o'clock Beauty Class it ' .. mcg,-' 2 .ses-s.':52M GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNEY Shoot it! Guard those kids! Come on, let's go! These familiar phrases were heard from the girls' gym during the basketball tournament. All students from the freshman, sophomore, iunior, and senior classes were allowed to par- ticipate in the tournament. The teams played each other once. The teams that made this tourney possible were the Hotshots, Schmoos, Buggers, Wilkin's Kids, Schneider's Team, and the Senior Team. The last named was the victor, with no losses. This team consisted of Marian Davis lcaptainl, Nancy Stark, .lean Price, Mariorie Quick, Connie Heldenbrand, Alice Myers, Carol Haubursin, and Rosalyn Johnson. . The Girls' Athletic Association is instrumental in increasing skill and sportsmanship at Burris, as well as promoting lots of fun. ff? M U --'Q Ls UM I , 3 L N4 ,' 0 . 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